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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, October 26, 2018 Bad weather doesn’t stop dedicated walkers BY KEVIN FLANDERS Brookfield became the latest community on a long NEWS STAFF WRITER list to take a stand against hunger. Organizer Peggy BROOKFIELD — Hoping to help hungry families Sullivan was praised for her efforts in launching the one step at a time, residents from throughout the event and uniting the community in a common cause. area took part in the town’s first annual Crop Hunger “She deserves all the credit for putting this togeth- Walk. er,” said Selectman Clarence Snyder. “Food insecu- Residents gathered outside Brookfield rity is a big issue in this area, and this event brings Congregational Church on Oct. 13, ready to brave awareness of the support needed for the food pantry.” a cold, drizzly day in support of those in need. The Funds raised during the Crop Hunger Walk will Crop Hunger Walk is a national series of walks meant assist the local food pantry. For many families and to raise money and build community solidarity. seniors, the holiday and winter seasons are espe- Organized by the Church World Service in 1969, the cially difficult and the food pantry’s resources are Kevin Flanders photo. program has expanded to every state in the country, strained. Seniors are often forced to choose between with over 2,000 communities taking part each year. heating their homes, paying for medications, and Even a cold, rainy day can’t stop residents from participating Annually, Crop Hunger Walks across the U.S. in the Crop Hunger Walk. combine to raise over $9 million. Earlier this month, Turn To HUNGER WALK, page A10 Sugden block New picnic area may see created thanks development to Eagle project BY KEVIN FLANDERS BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER NEWS STAFF WRITER SPENCER – Selectmen learned more LEICESTER – After extensive planning and build- last week about a proposal that could ing, an Eagle Scout’s project culminated earlier this save the historic Sugden Block build- month with a community reveal day. ing and transform the downtown cor- Jacob Stolberg became the latest member of Troop ridor. 123 to earn the Eagle badge. With help from his troop, During a presentation at the Board’s family members, and the community, he built and Oct. 15 meeting, selectmen were intro- installed five picnic tables at Rochdale Park. One duced to the Mexicali Mexican Grill’s of the tables is handicapped accessible to allow all Kevin Flanders photo. proposal for a $3 million renovation patrons and their families to have an improved expe- and expansion project. Officials from rience at the park. Troop 123 member Jacob Stolberg recently celebrated the completion Braven, LLC, the property developer of his Eagle Scout project with friends, family, and town leaders. Turn To EAGLE, A17 that would manage the project, were on page hand to answer questions. Expected to take about two years to complete, the project would renovate the entire building and reconfigure it Transportation plans need input into a multi-use facility. Approximately Please join us to provide input on funds. Please visit our website at www. 10,000 square feet of retail space would your transportation priorities and CMRPC invites decision makers, cmrpc.org/mobility2040. Here you can occupy the first floor, while the second projects at one of the public meetings stakeholders, and members of the gen- learn more about the plan, watch a and third floors would be converted listed below. These meetings will help eral public to attend a meeting to dis- video, take our online survey, check into one-bedroom residential rental finalize and recommend the transpor- cuss “Mobility2040 – The Update for the events calendar along with other units for senior living. tation investment priorities for cen- 2020” – the Long Range Transportation information materials. Among the highlights of the propos- tral Massachusetts over the next 20 Plan for the central Massachusetts Your comments can help CMRPC’s al is the expansion of Mexicali Grill, years. Central Massachusetts Regional region. CMRPC is seeking feedback planners to develop a wide-ranging, which would be renovated to include Planning Commission is undertak- on transportation major infrastruc- action-oriented transportation plan. an outdoor seating section. Mexicali ing this effort on behalf of the Central ture projects, initiatives and policies. The “Mobility2040 – The Update for Mexican Grill oversees the operations Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Transportation priorities such as con- 2020” plan being developed also will of the Spencer restaurant and others Organization. The CMMPO, comprised gestion, freight, transit, roadway main- serve as a basis for allocating limit- throughout the area. of locally-elected and state officials, tenance, bicycle and pedestrian, and ed federal money aimed at roadways, For selectmen and residents alike, sets regional transportation policy and other transportation modes will also be bridges, and public transportation determines where to allocate federal discussed at the meeting. Turn To SUGDEN, page A17 Turn To TRANSPORTATION, page A13 Art Guild highlights local artists

BY KEVIN FLANDERS tinguished careers in the arts. Blouin specializes in NEWS STAFF WRITER painting, while Cascio instructs photography locally SPENCER — In a celebration of local artists and and also takes pictures for area publications. their creations, the Massasoit Art Guild once again In addition to the awards, the two-day event on held its annual show and sale at Town Hall. Oct. 13-14 also included live music, a meet-and-greet The 15th annual program featured several artists session with artists, and many other activities. For from throughout the area, each specializing in differ- Massasoit Art Guild leaders, the program is a fun way ent mediums. From photography to acrylic painting, to celebrate art and also connect residents with local the event offers an eclectic lineup of art on display artists. Pieces are available for sale each year to aug- from guild members. ment artists’ efforts to promote their work. As always, exhibits were judged by category and art- “We had a lot of experimental art on display this Kevin Flanders photo. ists earned awards. This year’s judges included Gerard year, with plenty of abstract and mixed media. It Paxton’s Ann McDougle shows off her photography during Blouin and Jack Cascio, who have each enjoyed dis- Turn To MCDOUGLE, page A12 the 15th annual Massasoit Art Guild show at Spencer Town Hall. Writing workshop planned at Salem Cross Inn

BY KEVIN FLANDERS answers. ing authentic dialogue, and sustaining Elbow and The Long Journey Home, NEWS STAFF WRITER Local award-winning author Ed a reader’s interest. among others. “The workshop is geared WEST BROOKFIELD – Are you an Londergan will hold his third annu- The workshop is open to writers of all toward anyone who wants to write and aspiring author who wants to learn al writing and publishing workshop ages and ability levels. Past workshops does not know where to start. It is more about the process of querying a on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to have been attended by people of widely also great for more experienced writers literary agent? Or maybe you’ve writ- 2:30 p.m. at the Salem Cross Inn. The varying experience levels, from mid- seeking information on the publishing ten the majority of a manuscript but workshop will cover the entire writing dle school and high school students to process.” need a few tips on how to overcome late- and publishing process, including the retirees interested in writing memoirs Whether you’ve been writing for stage writer’s block. No matter what development of ideas, story structure, for their families. years or you just got started on your questions you’re facing, an upcom- the establishment of atmosphere and “Everyone has a story to tell,” said ing writer’s workshop will have the setting, character development, creat- Londergan, who authored The Devil’s Turn To WORKSHOP, page A17 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 26, 2018

October 31 presentation Frank Morrill will be sign- ing his newly published book: Spencer ibrary You are invited to our Halloween Through Time. Books will be available L party! Come costumed, or not; eat for purchase. snacks; play games; and make a craft! Corner Imagination Station for grades K-5 meets from 4:00-4:45 pm. PROGRAMS

November 1 Checkout the library website: www. Richard Sugden Library the Department of Early Education and SpencerPublicLibrary.org for informa- 8 Pleasant Street Care. Community Connections hosts tion on free programs for children, teen (508) 885-7513 Read, Build, Play, a STEM program and adults. Come read and cool off in spencerpubliclibrary.org Teen Mania meets on Mondays from for infants-age 5 from 10:00-11:00 am. the air-conditioned library as well as 3:30-4:30 pm for anyone in grades 6-9. These free programs are provided by a enter raffles, and have fun with us! Open Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 Come play games, face challenges, be grant through the Department of Early p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 creative and inventive, and join in gen- Education and Care. The Library also has discount passes p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. eral silliness! Halloween Party! Wear to the Worcester Ecotarium, Worcester costumes (or not), eat snacks, play Take Another Look: Spencer Through Art Museum, Old Sturbridge Village, Wednesdays games, and make a craft. Time! Adults and teens are invited to join Tower Hill Botanical Garden, and free us as Frank Morrill shares more stories parking passes to Massachusetts State Pause! Learn about & practice mind- October 30 and pictures of Spencer’s wonderful Parks. fulness, & discuss using these tools history from 6:00-7:30 pm. Following the to enhance our relationship with our- Let’s Walk the Old Spencer selves and others. Drop-In Wednesdays Cemetery. Park on North St. (behind from 8:30-9:30 am at the Richard Sugden the Congregational Church). Join us at students (18 and under). For reser- Library, Spencer. Facilitated by Wendy the North Street entrance. Walk will be New Leader vations contact us at pasture.prime. O’Leary. held from 8:30 am – 9:30 am. [email protected] or (508) 248-5448. We accept cash or personal check only. October 29 Toddler story time meets from 10-10:45 Notes HOLIDAY CRAFT & BAKE SALE am for ages 18-35 months and their care- VENDOR & CRAFT FAIR On Friday, Nov. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Community Connections hosts a par- givers. Pre-K story time meets from The West Brookfield Elementary the annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale ent/child playgroup from 10:00-11:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm for children 3 years Parent Teacher Group will be holding sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary for infants through age 5. These free pro- (by Sept 1) to school age. their 10th annual Vendor and Craft American Legion Post 41, 163 N grams are provided by a grant through Fair from 9am to 2pm Nov. 3 at West Main Street (behind Subway), North Brookfield Elementary School, 89 Brookfield is scheduled. Homemade North Main St. There will be crafters, baked goods, local vendors, handcraft- vendors, raffles, and more. Food will ed items and a ticket auction. be available for purchase. Admission STRAWBERRY HILL FAIR is free, all are welcome to attend. On Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. LEICESTER WOMEN’S CLUB the Leicester First Congregational Leicester Women’s Club annual Church, 1 Washburn Square, Leicester Food Auction and also a Silent Auction will hold its annual Strawberry Hill is Wednesday Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Fair featuring gift baskets, handmade Leicester Country Club. Cost for meal knitted items, holiday decorations, is $18. Please call Maureen Whitney by centerpieces, ornaments and much Friday Nov. 23 at 508-864-6871. If you more. There will be second-hand trea- have an item for the Silent Auction sures, raffles, baked goods, a coun- call Carol Ellis for pick up/drop off at try store featuring homemade goods 508-769-9770. Guests are always wel- and fresh winter produce. Enjoy some come. great lunch specials with apple crisp Car Buying Tips MALTESE FALCON and ice cream at our cafe. Pasture Prime Players are pleased to FIFTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL People ask Place: Summer is Check your battery. There is nothing worse announce performance dates for “The The 5th annual Winter Festival at over, what should I do to get my than your car not starting on a snowy winter Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett East Brookfield Elementary, 410 E. car or truck ready for Winter? morning. Most batteries need to be replaced and adapted for the stage by Helen Main St. is scheduled Saturday, Dec. The Right Answer: As much as we hate to every 4-6 years. Inspect the cooling sys- Borgers, as authorized by the Estate of 1, 9 AM-2PM. Pix with Santa $20 for a think about the cold and snow, it is coming, tem. The cooling system of your vehicle is Dashiell Hammett, all rights reserved. package; food for purchase and Kid’s and our vehicles must be ready. To make like the circulation system. It must flow clean In this noir classic, detective Sam Activity Room. sure your ride is ready here are a few things and easy to prevent damage to the engine. In Spade gets more than he bargained for HARVEST THYME CRAFT FAIR to check out. Make sure your tires are New England we need a proper mix of water when he takes a case brought to him On Saturday Oct. 27 from 9 a.m.- ready for the slippery roads. Check them and anti-freeze to protect the engine. Make by a beautiful but secretive woman. 2 p.m. St. John the Baptist Parish, for the proper type of tire. By this I mean sure the concentration is correct and that the As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, 131 Blaine Ave., East Brookfield. Craft you want to make sure your tires are rated fluid is clean. Now is a great time to have trouble follows as Sam’s partner is tables, raffles, gift baskets, silent auc- as all season or winter tires. These types of your car prepared for the adverse conditions murdered and Sam is accosted by a tions, food and more. tires will have tread designs and compounds it will face over the coming months. Our man demanding he locate a valuable CRAFT FAIR that work best for the conditions. All season techs can check the cranking power of your statuette. Sam, entangled in a danger- Castleberry Fall Craft Festival at tires are made for a variety of conditions and battery and determine if it is time for a new ous web of crime and intrigue, soon Sturbridge will be held at Sturbridge adapt well to most people’s needs. Winter one. They can flush your cooling system and realizes he must find the one thing Host Hotel and Conference Center, tires tend to have a more aggressive tread make sure it is ready for the cold. They can they all seem to want; the bejeweled 366 Main St. on Saturday Oct. 27 and and will provide a bit more traction in the even help get the right tires at the right price. 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by Hall of Sturbridge Accuracy Watch as more widespread use of medication assisted treatment including in emer- The Spencer New Leader is committed to gency rooms, earlier intervention and accuracy in all its news reports. Although screening, strengthen consumer protection laws to hold corporations responsi- numerous safeguards are in place to ensure ble for their role in the opioid epidemic, accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. continue to provide resources to our Confirmed fact errors will be corrected first responders and increase treatment at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a beds. timely manner. Steven Hall: For many recent years, If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- both the federal and state government had been insisting on opioids. In fact, 4130 during normal business hours. During hospitals, nursing facilities, and doc- non-business hours, leave a message in the tors are still penalized if pain medica- editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return tions (including opioids) are underused. your phone call. Recent statistics show that, in many instances, pain is not well controlled for long periods with opioids, and that more than $500,000 for another group of traditional medications and alternative schools and towns in the district includ- methods have a more lasting success. ing stand alone districts. I will continue Regarding addiction treatment, the to advocate for adequate funding of our current “approved” method has a 99% schools and work to make sure the formula is updated. Anne Gobi Steve Hall failure rate! This is tragic and terribly unfair to the user and the taxpay- Are we doing enough in Massachusetts er. Alternatively, other methods have to assist seniors? What programs can be BY KEVIN FLANDERS for example, opposed the Governor 110 advanced to help seniors who are strug- NEWS STAFF WRITER resulted in an 87% success rate. We times on one budget bill alone. simply need to make these programs gling to make ends meet in the district? Our election coverage continues with What strategies would you focus on to the approved method and stop wasting Anne Gobi: We can always do more a preview of the Worcester, Hampden, support local small businesses and help tax dollars and time on treatments that to assist seniors, they are the backbone Hampshire and Middlesex State Senate them sustain success? don’t work. of our towns and within a short time District. Incumbent Senator Anne Gobi Steven Hall: It is first important to Finally, too often we find our judges all our towns will have more people (D – Spencer) is being challenged by note that businesses are created by being “soft” on illegal drug pushers. over 60 than under. I am so grateful for Republican candidate Steven Hall, of people, not government. And, in the Both need to be held accountable for the work and assistance given at our Sturbridge. current climate, excessive taxes, fees, their actions – actions that often result senior centers. It is imperative that For this profile piece, Gobi and Hall and regulations are hindering growth, in tragic death. our communities are reflective of our responded to the same five questions, creativity and, yes, quality. What are the largest challeng- aging population and make sure there enabling voters to compare their All too often regulations and policies es for schools in the district? How is available and affordable housing, answers in advance of the Nov. 6 elec- seem to be written by bureaucrats who would you address these issues in adult day health services, skilled nurs- tion. The responses appear exactly as don’t understand reality. We need poli- the coming years? ing and assisted living facilities, ability they were written by the candidates. cy that better serves small businesses, Steven Hall: Rising expenses, espe- for seniors to age in place and stay in Describe how your background taxpayers and the citizens, while still cially transportation costs, are certain- their homes if they want with support and experiences make you the best ensuring we protect the environment ly the largest challenges facing our services, economic stability and ade- choice for the district moving for- and employee rights. Moreover, we schools. Complicating matters, proper- quate programs to offer prescription ward? need tax relief for small business and ty taxes are at a rate now where senior assistance, food security and fuel assis- Anne Gobi: As State Senator I under- consumers. Lastly, we need to remind citizens and those on a fixed income tance. stand that to be effective you must be Boston that there needs to be a focus on are being driven out, forced to sell their Steven Hall: Waste, fraud and abuse available to assist people every day at job creation west of I-495. homes. of taxpayer dollars is rampant in any time. I attend hundreds of events Anne Gobi: Supporting small busi- At a recent discussion I attended, Massachusetts – just ask a state employ- and meetings in the district and have ness, home based businesses and agri- there was talk of tax increases, but ee – yet we continue to raise taxes, formed strong relationships as a result. culturally based businesses is extreme- no one brought up expense reduction. fees and surcharges on our seniors. Working collaboratively with local offi- ly important and I have been glad to After talking to hundreds of teachers Massachusetts spends an estimated $1.8 cials and helping people with a variety work on programs to assist them and this year, I am firmly convinced that billion on sanctuary for illegal immi- of issues, listening and offering new look forward to expanding opportuni- our one-size-fits-all system of education grants, while our seniors struggle to initiatives moves us forward. ties to strengthen them such as: mill is flawed. Teachers and leaders in edu- pay for medications, food and housing. Steven Hall: In my career as a lead- revitalization, promoting local manu- cation tell me they can deliver better Our “greatest generation” isn’t looking er of skilled nursing facilities, I have facturers and locally made products education, and do it for less, if we “get for a handout or more programs. They repeatedly demonstrated that creating with unique branding, assisting with the bureaucrats out of the way.” It’s simply need immediate tax relief. a successful organization simply starts closing the skills gap, workforce train- time those on Beacon Hill give these with listening, caring and a commit- ing, expand markets for agricultural experts a voice. ment of service. We need to do the same and wood products. In addition, I will Anne Gobi: Our schools and pub- NOTICE for the citizens of Massachusetts. continue to support infrastructure proj- lic schools specifically have the task Whether leading an organization or ects; if you do not have good roads or HYDRANT FLUSHING of educating all students and that in representing you as your next State water and sewer, you will not have itself is challenging. Funding contin- TOWN OF SPENCER Senator, there is a huge responsibility business development. The Town of Spencer Water Department will be ues to be an issue as well the declining and, equally as important, a trust. You What are your views on programs flushing fire hydrants throughout the distribution enrollment of the schools in the district. would be trusting me to use your taxes currently in place to combat the system starting October 9th thru October 26, 2018 As the Senate Chair of the Regional wisely. opioid crisis? What needs to be done School caucus I have worked and will When the Water Department staff is in the immediate Yet, currently, our roads and bridges to more aggressively combat the continue to assist with more funding. area, residents could experience loss of pressure and are crumbling, government and health- crisis? This year my amendment to increase short periods of rusty water. We are sorry for any care costs are rising at an alarming Anne Gobi: The opiate crisis has Regional School Transportation fund- inconvenience this may cause. If you have any concerns, rate, there is talk of a new tax (mile- touched so many people. As a member ing was successful and resulted in an please feel free to contact the Water Department office age), and our current Democratic State of the Senate Task Force I have listened increase of $7.4 million over last year, at 508-885-7525. Thank you. Senator, Anne Gobi, seems to be more to the stories of people addicted and that assists every town in the school concerned about illegal aliens than of their families. A number of positive district so that reductions in other town our veterans and/or our seniors. steps have been taken to deal with the services do not need to occur to make Eighteen months ago, I announced crisis, first recognizing that addiction is up for that funding gap. I also worked my campaign because, like me, a disease, the reduction in the prescrib- with two other Senators on addition- Governor Baker has the business expe- ing of opiates, having alternative forms al funding for our most rural schools rience and the knowledge to improve of pain management, the availability resulting in additional assistance of Your Local Roll-Off Specialist Massachusetts, but he needs support of narcan, the increase in treatment with his initiatives – support that he facilities. More needs to happen, such Weekend hasn’t seen from Senator Gobi who, Notice to the Residents of Special $275 THE TOWN OF EAST BROOKFIELD 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton 3 sizes available. Call for pricing. Hydrants will be flushed Bethlehem Lutheran Church invites all to Pub Theology Roll Off Containers starting Weekend Dumpsters Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosts its monthly Pub Theology gatherings at local October 18, 2018 for the Homeowner establishments on the third Saturday of the month 5-7 pm. Houses • Attics • Cellars Join us on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 5 pm, at the Shades Lounge in the Southbridge This may result in brief 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites Hotel and Conference Center, 14 Mechanic St. in Southbridge, for thoughtful dis- periods of rusty water. cussion and craft beer (or ginger ale, or water). Come share this time with friends 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 and soon-to-be friends as we solve the spiritual, ethical and controversial dilem- Leicester, MA Board of Water Commissioners mas of today. Fully Insured Well, maybe not solve them, but we can share our ideas. Our aim is to open up to better understand others, ourselves and our beliefs. All perspectives Sponsored by Paige’s Basic Obedience Training are welcome and encouraged – difference brings dialogue. Join us and bring Name: Buddy Sex: Male a friend. ON TAP: We will be discussing Breed: Retriever, Golden/ the concept of “The Common Good” and Siberian Husky SPORTS civic engagement. Size: Large Questions? 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Local youngsters do their part to demand change and support victims.

BY KEVIN FLANDERS knew it was the perfect time for Kevin Flanders photo. NEWS STAFF WRITER the event. Senator Anne Gobi (second from right) and State Representative Todd Smola, right, discuss outreach and edu- BRIMFIELD – Victims of Since its inception, the pro- cation efforts to help reduce abuse of all forms. domestic violence often suffer gram has drawn participants in silence, but each year res- from throughout the area. idents come together on the Many of the guests on Oct. significant momentum under to deal with – sometimes they anti-bullying awareness and town common to help give 14 also took part in the Stop the direction of Holland don’t even know where they education. them a voice. Abuse Today annual 5K Run Police Chief Bryan Haughey, will sleep or where their chil- Moreover, the organization Hosted by Stop Abuse Today, Against Abuse a week earlier who chairs the organization. dren will live. We need to sup- hopes to partner with local the annual Walk Against in Holland. Haughey was instrumental port these people and make school districts to advance Domestic Violence took place “The only way to stop abuse in helping Stop Abuse Today sure their voices do not go the anti-bullying message. By on Oct. 14. Residents, law is to educate and advocate. advance through the steps of unheard.” reaching students at an early enforcement personnel, and It’s so important to bring the registering as a nonprofit orga- Gobi thanked officers in age, officials are hoping to local legislators take part in the community together,” said nization. The group is also led attendance for their assistance embed the message that abuse walk each year to raise aware- Monson’s Faith Ward, a coordi- by several volunteers from of victims and willingness to of any form is never okay. ness and support victims. nator with Stop Abuse Today. Holland, Sturbridge, Wales, put themselves in harm’s way “We are branching out to Since October is Domestic Senator Anne Gobi, State and Monson. to protect residents. cover other areas, but we will Violence Awareness Month Representative Todd Smola, Stop Abuse Today focuses on “Domestic violence calls never lose sight of domestic and Bullying Prevention and several police officers domestic violence, elder abuse tend to be some of the most violence and assisting vic- Awareness Month, organizers took part in this year’s event. and bullying, with an emphasis dangerous responses our offi- tims,” Haughey said. Stop Abuse Today has gained on supporting victims and edu- cers deal with,” Gobi said. “We The organization takes part cating residents through out- need to keep getting the word in several fundraising and reach programs. The organiza- out and raising awareness. It awareness programs each tion also helps connect victims takes the entire community to year. It also hosts a trauma with the services they need to make changes.” support group twice monthly begin to heal. Stop Abuse Today recently that allows victims to begin For law enforcement person- teamed up with the Holland healing through art and other nel and legislators who assist Police Department to conduct activities. victims of abuse every day, it’s an elder abuse awareness and To learn more about the important to continue raising prevention seminar, which organization and its programs, awareness at local events. was held at the senior center in visit www.stopabusetoday.org. “One of the most concern- June. Looking ahead, the orga- If you would like to sign up for ing situations we deal with is nization plans to hold further the trauma support group or getting a call from someone training seminars with the another program, please call who is dealing with domestic police department. Events will 860-230-3222. violence,” Smola said. “They focus on RAD training, domes- have many difficult decisions tic violence, elder abuse and Scouts responsible for the Quaboag Pathway

BROOKFIELD — More than town-owned woods. three years ago, five Webelos Tantasqua Regional High and two AOL Cub Scouts from School carpentry teacher Brookfield’s Pack 159, with Keith Mero and drafting teach- prior approval from that town’s er Jesse Veinotte’s students Conservation Commission, set also offered immense help to out to construct and build a one- the project in the sign design mile loop trail system that is and construction phase as did accessed from the trailhead right graphic designer Charlene in the Brookfield Elementary Kelley of East Brookfield, and School rear parking lot. The trail Richard Lamoureux Jr. of East is titled the “Quaboag Plantation Brookfield, who is a senior Pathway.” partner with architectural firm Part of it was originally built Lamoureux Pagano Associates in the 1970s as an Eagle Scout of Worcester. The $2,500 trail sign project. Scouts repaired, cleared construction and printing costs and greatly expanded that over- were funded by Brookfield’s grown and neglected segment Jeppson Memorial Fund and and connected a new oval loop troop fundraisers. trail to it. It was an Eagle Scout- Local teachers have been size project done by nine and 10 using the trail regularly as a year olds. Courtesy photo perfect nature’s classroom, and Those scouts — all of whom the troop invites the public to are now Boy Scouts in vari- A class of elementary students take do so as well. Fall is a great time ous troops — include Timmy a hike to learn in the outdoors and the Kane Jr., Corbin Gadbois, Noah trail system is in great condition Aubin, and Jakob Lanne all of as well as TRJHS 7th grad- when dry and is absolutely beau- Brookfield, and Ryan Kelley of ers Ethan Kennedy, Michael tiful. Follow the white tree mark- East Brookfield. Brookfield’s Gruszka, Mason Oxman, and Joe ers and wear boots. Please note Boy Scout Troop 159 based at Roderick and TRHS freshman that the top elevation lookout Brookfield Congregational Donald Parkes. trail and sign is situated just off Church, which Kane, Gadbois Not only did the original trail of the main loop trail where the and Aubin serve in as senior builders construct and re-con- rusty trash can is located down leaders, took over ownership tour the pathway itself, they a path about 100 yards. Use the and stewardship of this trail also researched, designed, built maps provided at the main trail along with all current Troop and installed five professional sign as a guide. 159 Boy Scouts. Those newer quality interpretive nature trail For more trail information members include Brookfield signs that guide walkers along or to learn more about joining residents Chris Kane, Gabe the various ecosystems, biology Brookfield’s Boy Scout troop, Guftason, Damion St. Peter, and town history found in these call (774) 757-7636 or email boy- Eli Gabree, and Stephen Pope [email protected].

October Real Estate Market Update According to Bankrate.com as 12 months compared to the same of 10/22/2018 the rate on a 30 year time for the previous year there fixed loan was 4.75%. Which is up realtor’s is a small increase in sales of 2.0% over ¼ point from last month. We and a 6.1% increase in average started noticing in the last few report sales price while it is taking 17% weeks a slowdown is showings on less time to sell the homes this properties as well as time to offer. JAMES year than last year in Worcester It may be affected by the interest County. These numbers are bet- rates rising or seasonality or both. BLACK ter than when I reported them These are signs that we are going last month. This shows that the back into a “normal“ market. current changing in the market Today we have 2201 single family homes for are a lagging indicator of where the market is sale in Worcester County compared to 6 months going.. ago where we had 1308 single homes for sale. 12 It is even more important to hire a Realtor months ago we had 1902 homes for sale which familiar with your market now in a market that is shows a more than 15.7% increase in inventory changing almost by the day. I expect that when I compared to the same day 12 months ago. Which look at these numbers next month we will see some is a larger increase than last month which tells changes showing more of a shift in the Real Estate me we are continuing to grow our inventory com- Market than this data indicates. Again. I would pared to last year. The average days on market beware of pricing ahead of the market even though is currently 101 days which is slightly up from prices have been increasing you don’t want to get last month. If we look at homes sold over past caught in a shift in the market. Friday, October 26, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 17th District race pits LeBoeuf against Fullen

David LeBoeuf Paul Fullen

BY KEVIN FLANDERS is most representative stand up for the town all giving our neighbors the expanding Medicare sav- believe that we can get NEWS STAFF WRITER of them. Working men the time, not just when it tools to succeed. ings programs so seniors people off of opioids by With incumbent State and women, working is convenient. Paul Fullen: To assist are paying less out of keeping them on opioids Representative Kate families. I share in their What more can be small business in our pocket costs for their at methadone clinics. Campanale choosing struggles, working pay- done to assist small area changes need to be healthcare. I also am com- Massachusetts at one to not seek re-election, check to paycheck, mak- businesses in our area made at the State level, mitted to revisiting how time had very successful a pair of Worcester res- ing ends meet, hoping we and help them find through the legislature. insurance companies treatment centers that idents is vying for her can keep more money in lasting success? Massachusetts collects price lifesaving drugs were best in the nation. seat. On Nov. 6, voters our paychecks, and that David LeBoeuf: Having $342 per capita in cor- and creating standards so I think we can return to in Leicester and portions our taxes aren’t going worked with small busi- porate income taxes, our families aren’t going that method and I think of Worcester will decide to go up at every turn. ness owners for years, I which translates to sec- into bankruptcy because our families deserve that. between Republican Paul As a firefighter I also know they face challeng- ond highest in the nation. of an illness. Regarding That is something I will Fullen and Democrat hear from people about es related to accessing Health insurance premi- water, I will use my role fight for. That is one of David LeBoeuf for the public safety concerns capital, understanding ums are also set to rise as a legislator to get on the reasons I decided to 17th Worcester District and I fully support our regulations, hiring the in 2019 for individuals a committee that will run. seat. police and first respond- right people, and finding and small business. The bring town leadership Name a few approaches For this election pre- ers. Also, as a parent of the time to work “on the cost of doing business the resources they need you would take to assist view piece, both candi- 7 children, the parents of business” rather than is high. I have signed a to find a sustainable solu- local school districts as dates responded to the this district tell me that “in the business.” I plan no new taxes pledge and tion and brings relief to they face ongoing budget- same five questions. they believe I am the best to file legislation creat- I am endorsed by the the rate payers. ary challenges. Their answers have not advocate for our chil- ing a centralized online National Federation of Is the state moving Paul Fullen: The leg- been altered, enabling dren’s futures. platform so that business Independent Business. fast enough in combat- islature is made up of residents to compare David LeBoeuf: To owners aren’t spending In speaking with ing the opioid crisis, about 80% Democrats. their responses pertain- serve a district like the time cutting through red residents, what issues or can we take new They dropped the ball ing to important issues 17th you must be atten- tape and instead have have repeatedly been approaches to expedite last session on reformu- affecting the district. tive, present, and con- one place to go to under- raised as major con- efforts? lating Chapter 70 fund- Discuss the challeng- stantly working to earn stand permitting, licens- cerns? How would you David LeBoeuf: Having ing because they were es of serving a district the trust of the commu- es, health insurance, and help improve these spoken to many families more worried about that includes both a nity. There are certain other reporting laws. problems? who have lost loved ones other things they deemed town and portions of issues that are very spe- I also will advocate for Paul Fullen: Public to the opioid crisis, the more important. If my a city. How have your cific to parts of the dis- store front improvement safety and the opioid cri- answer is definitively no. opponent were to get experiences prepared trict, but there are others grants and continued sup- sis have been of concern. Our communities need elected it would make you for this challenge that really impact all of port for workforce devel- These two issues actually support to implement no difference. What we of addressing different us, regardless of neigh- opment and training pro- go hand in hand and they the “Gloucester model” need is more balance in needs in both Leicester borhood or zip code. In grams. In my profession are things I deal with which provides those the legislature. We need and Worcester? my previous public sec- I have worked on pub- every day I go to work as addicted with immediate more people like myself Paul Fullen: While door tor work I’ve worked lic private partnerships a firefighter. I work hand treatment if they go to that actually have chil- knocking and meeting with large cities, small that help small business in hand with paramedics a police station and turn dren in the schools and the people of Leicester towns, rural communi- owners grow by provid- and police officers and in any drugs. Insurance understand what kids and Worcester for the ties, and suburban neigh- ing direct technical assis- there is a consensus from companies aren’t cover- need to have success and past year, I have come borhoods. As a small tance on how to manage the people I have talked ing the necessary treat- be productive members to find that the needs of business advisor, I have their financials and how to that safe injection sites ment periods for detox. of society. a town and of a city are worked with individuals to change operations to only encourage and exac- Furthermore, there is David LeBoeuf: The actually quite similar. across the country and focus on growth. We need erbate the problem. They a loophole that needs number one priority is What I hear from the really developed the skills more opportunities like are not safe. I would vote to be closed that allows getting the resources people is that they are to address the needs of this in Massachusetts. no on safe injection sites. insurance companies owed to us by the state. excited that I am running communities with differ- Small businesses invest David LeBoeuf: In not to pay for a behav- This means addressing because I understand ent priorities. At the end back in the communi- Leicester the top three ioral health service up the outdated, inequita- their struggles because of the day what Leicester ty and we need to make concerns I have heard to 2 years after it was ble, Chapter 70 education I am the candidate who needs is a Rep who will sure we support them by are school funding, fami- performed. Enforcement funding formula. This lies on fixed incomes feel- has been lacking on phy- is the root cause of why ing financially squeezed, sicians who are over many of our districts are and concerns about prescribing opioids. We forced to make difficult Local baseball memorabilia water costs. Leicester is also need to support decisions. I will advocate My last article was getting short-changed by innovative models that for specific earmarks for about baseball in the state. People in town help those in recovery to capital improvements, Worcester. Many note- shouldn’t have to resort access job training and technology advance- worthy events also to overrides and debt gain a sense of purpose ments, and doing every- took place and many exclusions to fund essen- that transcends addic- thing in my power to pre- great players played in tial services. My number tion. vent additional unfunded the areas where this one priority is to tackle Paul Fullen: I don’t mandates on our schools. newspaper is distrib- the local aid and school think we have to move I will introduce legisla- uted. funding formulas so that tion requiring a com- Several play- faster in combating the we get our fair share. The mittee of educators and Antiques, ers from Eastern opioid crisis but we have Connecticut have rising cost of healthcare to move smarter. As administrators to review Collectibles played Major League also impacts families, I stated earlier I do not bills that impact class- Baseball. Walt Dropo Historical photo especially seniors on a believe in the safe injec- room practices. & Estates is one of the most nota- The Rockdale baseball team of Blackstone fixed income. I support tion site theory nor do I ble. Baseball Almanac Valley. WAYNE TUISKULA cites his league leading 144 RBIs and 326 Uxbridge, Douglas, Fisherville and total bases as reasons Millbury were also part of the league. he was named American League Rookie Owners other than Schuster were will- Local early voting times of the Year in 1950. He was the first Red ing to pay for talented players to get a Sox player to receive that honor. Fred leg up on the competition. Wes Ferrell, Woodcock of Winchendon played base- Gabby Hartnett, and Walt Dropo were and places ball at Dartmouth and Brown before other major leaguers who played in the pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Blackstone Valley League. Laura Torti, town clerk for the town of Spencer, has accumulated the hours 1892. Hugh Bradley of Grafton played in Douglas also holds claim to another and places for early voting at surrounding towns before the Nov. 6 election. the majors from 1910 to 1915. He was part piece of local baseball history. Soldiers Should there be any questions, call the town clerk in your town for more of the Red Sox team that won the 1912 Field hosted an exhibition game between information. World Series. Hick Carpenter was also the Red Sox and Yankees September 26, from Grafton and played from 1879 to 1946. 12,000 fans saw the Joe DiMaggio 1892. Eddie Eayrs of Blackstone played led Yankees edge Ted Williams and the in 1913 and then again in 1920 and 1921. Red Sox 8-7. Sturbridge’s Bill Fox played in 1897 Local baseball memorabilia doesn’t and in 1901. Frank Gilmore of Webster command the high prices of major league played from 1886 to 1888. Earle Mack of memorabilia, but there are still collec- Spencer played for Connie Mack with tors (including me) who buy it. I’ve found the Philadelphia Athletics in 1910, 1911 many local factory team photos and and 1914. Pat Murphy of Auburn played other items at flea markets, auctions and for the New York Giants from 1887 to antique shows. The early 1900s photos of 1890. Tom Niland of Brookfield played industrial league teams typically ranged in the majors in 1896. John Stafford of in price from $10 to $50. I purchased a Dudley played for the Cleveland Spiders photo from a Brimfield dealer of the in 1893. Jerry Turbidy, also of Dudley, Rockdale baseball team for $75. A jersey played in 1884. Asa Stratton of Grafton from the Rochdale team also cost me $75. played for the Worcesters in 1881. Connie These items were all from the early 20th Mack of East Brookfield played from 1886 century. Items from the 19th century to 1896. He is however most notable for memorabilia commands higher prices. his coaching career. The Philadelphia A cabinet photo of Connie Mack at bat Athletics won 9 American League pen- knocked it out of the park at auction nants and 5 World Series championships when it sold for $2,666. while he was manager. Our next live multi-estate antique and The Blackstone Valley League was collectibles auction will be held on Jan. one of the most competitive leagues of 31st. I hope to meet some readers of its time and is an important part of this column at the Winchendon History local baseball history. Walter Schuster and Cultural Center’s antique appraisal was one of the most aggressive owners. event on Oct. 28th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 Douglas Historical Society notes that PM. See www.centralmassauctions.com Schuster paid Hank Greenberg $175 on for details on these and other upcoming the spot after seeing him hit a home events. run in his first at bat. He paid Lefty Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Grove $300 and $10 a strikeout to pitch Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass in a championship game. The hope1842. Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate com Hopedale history website states that Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- the league was established in 1905. By tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111) 1924 the towns of Whitinsville, Rockdale, [email protected] 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 26, 2018 Recreating tools of long ago sign of tools here are of which survived in mortar and pestles (for collection, but Johnson Clovis-style spear points, Eurasia. North American grain and nut grinding), has recently been lead- first identified in New people ended up with no scrapers, some bowls, ing the excavation of an Mexico. They’re “found animals large enough to axes and other things. Adena site near Quaboag throughout the US,” but be domesticated for labor There were also pottery Pond. The Adena were are “fairly rare,” he noted. or transport, and a rel- fragments and one copper an early mound builder In this region, they’ve atively small number ornament, probably from people based in the Ohio been uncovered in New they could domesticate the Lake Superior area, Valley whose culture col- York, Ipswich, and along for food, but found sev- although one audience lapsed around 200 BCE. the Connecticut River, eral plants they adapted member said there was Before the Brookfield site among other places. to a wide range of con- also a small copper source was found a few years Initially, the peo- ditions across the conti- in Connecticut. ago, nobody suspected ple hunted with spears nent. Some of those have “This is almost a dying Adena influence had ever thrown or thrusted by become common globally, hobby because the land reached this far north- hand. Eventually, some- including maize (corn), where some of the most east. one invented the atlatl squash and beans, and a popular sites are are now “[New England] is a Gus Steeves photos (spear thrower), a wooden few are being rediscov- under development,” he hard place to do archaeo- Pierre St John of Spencer demonstrates how ancient Native or bone tool about a foot ered, particularly by peo- said. “[Finding artifacts] logical work because the Americans would have set a javelin into an atlatl (spear long with a small prong ple interested in local food was kinda like a competi- glaciers went through thrower) to use while hunting. In New England, atlatls were on one end that was used sources, including wild tive sport, especially after and everything’s top- used for millennia before the introduction of the bow and to hurl a spear farther rice, acorns and other a rain, because the rains sy-turvy,” he said, noting arrow around 500 CE. and faster. Nobody knows nuts, and sunflowers. washed the stones clean.” most archaeologists pre- who did that or where, Throughout this time- He noted his primary fer to work out west. But, BY GUS STEEVES ing 500 years ago. St John but it’s found worldwide. span, the native toolkit tool was his walking stick, he added, “I’m sure there STONEBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT noted there might even “You can get a tremen- continued to develop in with which he turned are nice sites to be discov- Under the ubiquitous have been a European dous amount of leverage complexity. Sometime over potential objects as ered.” surface of post-Colonial influence (but not con- with this thing,” he said. around 500 CE, St John he walked, with favorite In part, that’s because and industrial society quest) millennia ago. “You can picture four or said, the peoples of our sites being along lake or “while we seem to have in America is a deep but One archaeologist whose five of these guys launch- area started using the river shores. “More often trouble taking a walk in often harder-to-see and “theory is very much ing these things into wool- bow and arrow, and than not, it was a ‘no’.” he the woods…it was second scattered layer of Native under scrutiny” thinks ly mammoths.” Natives took advantage of admitted. But if he walked nature to them,” he noted. American culture dating he found a spear point in Some scientists theorize a wide range of rock types long enough he found “my “They just wanted to see back tens of thousands of West Virginia similar to the influx of human hunt- and bone to make arrow- piece of gold for the day.” what was past the next years. those in Europe, suggest- ers into America sparked heads. Although the easi- “Any place I could pos- hill.” “They’ve been here ing a group “might have a massive extinction cri- est to knap was flint, and sibly look near a stream St John said he has no about 20,000 years,” Pierre followed the Atlantic sis, sending many of the the sharpest was obsidi- or sand bank were prime formal archaeology or St John of Spencer told ice floes down to West larger species into death an, neither were common spots,” he said afterward. anthropology training, the Oxford Daughters of Virginia.” around 10,000 years ago. in central New England. “I always asked permis- but picked it up on his the American Revolution Generally, archaeolo- St John and others argue But both were traded into sion.” own after finding his first chapter Saturday. Maybe, gists believe the evidence the cause was more likely the region in noticeable In one case, he said, he arrowhead while fishing if some linguists argue shows the bulk of ancient to have been the climate quantities; St John said thinks the site was “some with an uncle at Lake based on how words indigenous people arrived changes that came while the nearest flint quarry sort of factory for making Quaboag in the 1950s. have changed in South in several waves by way and after the glaciers was in upstate New York. clothes,” because it had Afterward, he spent a lot of America, “it’s even closer of Siberia and Alaska, receded. There’s also one He showed a box full many scrapers (used for time reading about indig- to 30,000.” either using what’s called theory claiming extinc- of tool chips and a cou- processing hides). enous people in National In that time, although the beachcombing route tion came as a result of ple trays of arrow- and “Sometimes [a find] is Geographic and various the technology contin- along the Pacific coast a comet detonating over spear-heads from vari- disappointing, but it’s other sources, making ued to be mostly stone, or a route between the the ice cap around 13,000 ous places, most of them still a piece of history,” St native-style crafts in the with copper and gold in continent’s two major years ago. he found himself. Of the John said. “You know it Boy Scouts, and walking some places for orna- ice caps approximately Regardless of which is chips, he said, “These are was imported from some the woods seeking native ments, agriculture, the along the eastern edge of correct, when things sta- all from one site. That place, and you’d love to objects, but later found he relationship with nature, the Rockies. The former bilized, the continent no site I dug was half of this know its history.” has no native ancestry. cultural organization and would have been open all longer had horses, cam- room [in area],” yet it In other places, the finds “I thought for sure I’d other aspects of society the time; the latter, only els, woolly mammoths, included flint from New are history-making. St have a little in me because came to be quite sophis- after about 13,000 years several big cat and canine York, quartz and other John said he’s been trying my great-grandparents ticated before European ago. species, giant beavers and stones. The Natives used to get state archaeologist came from Canada,” St conquerors started arriv- Either way, St John other major species, some stone for weapons, drills, Eric Johnson to look at his John remarked. said the earliest known Letters to the Editor Har-Yarok: Vote Strauss

To the Editor: discrimination based on gender identi- Boulay: in support of Berthiaume I normally concern myself with ty in 2016 (it passed 116-36). national and international issues – local Donnie Berthiaume appears to be To the Editor: As a selectman in my own town, I politics are usually not terribly inter- the pro-gun (regardless of circumstanc- I am writing this letter in sup- work with neighboring towns in dis- esting to me. Local politics don’t move es), pro-anything that makes guns port of Donnie Berthiaume for State cussing issues that impact us, and can the needle of where our society is going shoot more bullets, pro-leaving guns Representative, Fifth Worcester attest to the work that Donnie has and fights over things like the trash fee in the hands of demonstrably danger- District. Donnie has a genuine rapport done for this town and others. In East are beneath me. As we barrel towards ous people, pro-discrimination candi- with the people of this district, as well Brookfield, he was instrumental in get- another election I have noticed some date. To top it off he supports allowing as his fellow legislators with whom I ting the necessary funds to tear down enormous signs for Donnie Berthiaume Christian gender conversion therapy have spoken. On Beacon Hill, building our original fire station, which was not and a few small signs for Jean Strauss. and “pray the gay away” child abuse. relationships and bridges leads to suc- only an eyesore but a dangerous safety I looked up some of Berthiaume’s Additionally he voted against improv- cess for your district. And that he has hazard. The town could not afford to do votes on votesmart.org. He voted ing minimum wage and paid leave done. On a daily basis, he can be seen this on its own. He is currently work- AGAINST temporarily removing fire- laws. Donnie Berthiaume is a card car- in the district helping someone or some ing with us on other critical issues that arms from those deemed an imminent rying Republican and a more polite ver- town, and the energy he brings to the will serve to better our community. In threat (it passed anyway 132-15). He sion of what we see coming out of the job is simply without equal. In fact, it other communities, he has been a criti- voted AGAINST prohibiting “gender national Republican party and would is impressive, and he does the job as it cal and instrumental player in helping conversion therapy” which is essen- fit in with the mainstream of Alabama should be done. But that has been his to better those communities. tially Christian organizations mental- better than Massachusetts. way for years as a familiar face in the On a personal level, Mr. Berthiaume ly abusing children until they com- Jean Strauss better represents my district. Donnie has worked tirelessly has given much of his own personal ply (the ban passed anyway 137-14). values, and I hope better represents the for public safety, public education fund- time to help residents and communi- He voted AGAINST improving mini- values of this district. I encourage all to ing, veterans needs and as an advocate ties, whether by building a concession mum wage and paid leave for workers visit Jean Strauss’s website (jean2018. in the opioid crisis. As a member of the stand, laying a floor at a senior center (it passed 126-25). He voted AGAINST org). I hope that all voters in this dis- House Ways and Means Committee, a or plowing snow for residents. This is increasing access to high quality health trict familiarize themselves with both powerful committee in the legislature nothing new for Donnie, as that has insurance in MA (it passed 117-32). He candidates. Read Jean Strauss’s back- that controls the direction and spend- been his way for decades. His efforts voted AGAINST extreme risk protec- ground and platform, look at Donnie ing of public funding, he has been able are both numerous and appreciated. tion orders (it passed 139-14). He voted Berthiaume’s voting record. I am confi- to provide critical funding for projects For these reasons and more, I urge AGAINST banning “bump stocks” to dent that if well informed, Jean Strauss in this district. We cannot afford to lose you to vote for Donald Berthiaume for convert semi-automatic weapons into will win in the 5th Worcester District. this, as well as the stability his victory State Representative on November 6th. fully automatic “crowd sprayers” (the would bring. As a lifetime local, Donnie Thank you. ban passed 152-3). Finally in his list of Omar Har-Yarok has made sure that we are not for- Theodore A. Boulay Jr. embarrassingly out of touch legislative East Brookfield actions he voted AGAINST prohibiting gotten. Mr. Berthiaume has delivered. East Brookfield Consistently. McPherson: Berthiaume for state rep LeBlanc: Berthiaume helped To the Editor: will continue to make responsible deci- To the Editor: He and his team also reached out to We support Donnie Berthiaume sions on matters that affect all of our I’m writing in regards to State me and helped me obtain donated space for State Representative in the 5th lives. Make your vote count and vote Representative Donnie Berthiaume. I in the town of Spencer for “Donations Worcester District. and ask you to vote for Donnie Berthiaume for your State met Donnie and his team in his tire- for Dignity,” a clothing closet for all for him on November 6th. Representative on November 6th. less fight for the “foster parents Bill kids needs in need. We believe that Donnie cares deeply of rights.” I was able to sit and talk Donnie is not afraid to stand up for about all of his constituents and that with him and see how important it is what is right and takes action when Bob and Carol McPherson he has worked tirelessly for the towns Spencer to make positive change and help kids. something needs to be done. Donnie that he represents. He works hard and He is helping foster parents across the truly puts the people’s needs first. state to have a voice so we can advocate Vicky LeBlanc for these children. Spencer Berthiaume: Campanale right person for Registrar Professional Directory of Deeds To the Editor: Being a selectman in town means that ADVERTISING MASSAGE THERAPY you need to excel at customer and constituent services. I know from my time as a Selectman and dealing with Kate Sa m a n t h a’s and Donnie on state issues, that they do just that: they say what they mean and Therapeutic Massage do what they say. 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That has been the law of Donnie Berthiaume for his reelection of a new floor at a senior center and This upcoming election is more than the land since 2016. In 2016, we did the bid as state Representative. We have new exterior stairs at a church. He also any 1 candidate, it is about the soul right thing and created a more equal known Donnie for quite some time had an important cross walk installed of our nation, the soul of our state. As Massachusetts. Since 2016 our transgen- now. He is an honest, hardworking on a state highway for seniors to go to others have mentioned, this election der neighbors and friends have had the and dedicated individual. As a life-long church. These are just a few examples should be a referendum on what kind same protections as everybody else. Our resident of Spencer and past selectman of the projects he has spearheaded and of society we want to live in. A modern current state law, status quo, protects he has always devoted a large portion completed to handle local needs. and progressive first world society or a transgender people from discrimina- of his time to the improvement of his As a past selectman, Donnie realizes patriarchal theocracy cloaked in middle tion. This ballot question is whether or town. the challenges local government faces age type thought processes? Do we live not to REPEAL those protections. This continues with activities such to finance infrastructure projects. He up to the ideals of Massachusetts and I think we all know that the sky hasn’t as the Christmas Parade and other fam- has secured much state assistance to other blue states, or do we regress into fallen in the last 2 years, nothing bad ily events. During his past four years help with these needs. When Donnie the types of policies that are desired by happened, and the good things that hap- as a State Representative he has taken is invited to an event he makes every states like Mississippi? Or worse, third pened were we as a society stuck up for this same dedication and has focused effort to spend as much time as possible world theocracies? I think we are better the downtrodden and protected their his efforts on the needs of his district. there. He wants to meet the people and than that, but on November 6 we will rights. There is no justification to repeal Donnie is a 6 year veteran of the US listen to their concerns. He is not one of find out. a ban on discriminating against a group Navy. He has gained a great apprecia- those hit and run politicians that we see Question 3 is about dignity and respect of people. To make it even more con- tion of the challenges many of our vet- too often that do not want to be pinned for all, and voting yes is a vote for digni- fusing, a YES vote keeps protections in erans face and serves on the Committee down. He wants to hear about their ty and respect. Question 3 is interest- place, whereas a NO vote repeals them. for Veteran and Federal Affairs. needs and work towards a solution. ing for several reasons. Question 3 is So in this case, voting YES keeps cur- Donnie has a great understanding On Beacon Hill, Donnie continually about transgender rights. For one, it is rent law in place and voting NO repeals of fiscal responsibility and tax payer strives to reach out and work with very confusing the way it is written. A existing law and the status quo. Now we waste. He serves on the House Ways those across the aisle, sadly an effort recent WBZ poll showed that ~75% of must vote yes to uphold these protec- and Means Committee that works on by others that seems to be declining Massachusetts holds the view that the tions at the ballot box. the state budget. rapidly. It is hard to understand where government should protect transgender A small group of opponents want Donnie is an avid supporter of out- Donnie finds so much time to do what people from discrimination, however to take Massachusetts backwards. door Sportsman’s rights and the pres- he does but we know it is not without 30% of polled voters were confused on Would you want your child’s rights to ervation of our natural resources. He the support and dedication of his wife what “yes” and “no” even meant in be restricted? Transgender rights are also realizes the plight of our farm- Wendy and his family. They are amaz- terms of policy, and close to 50% were human rights. For every citizen of ers and the challengers they face. ing and are often seen offering up their confused on what the current law in Massachusetts what I hope they under- Donnie serves on the Environmental, support. Over the years we have fre- Massachusetts is. For another metric, stand is that this law may not have Natural Resources and Agricultural quently heard Donnie say so humbly; “Keep MA Safe”, the coalition for NO any impact on their everyday lives, Committee, which he is very dedicated “it is an honor to serve”, something and rolling us back in time has raised but it has critical immense impact to to. Donnie spends much of his personal many politicians either never knew or $542,000. Freedom for All Massachusetts transgender people and to the people time helping out with the needs of the quickly forget. Please vote for Donnie which supports YES has raised $3.9M who love those transgender people. Our communities he serves. Donnie is a Berthiaume in November. including $500 donated personally by transgender neighbors should have the career carpenter and we have person- Republican Governor Charlie Baker. same protections as everyone else. Vote ally witnessed him quietly yet heavily Larry and Sue Gordon In 2016 the MA legislature passed, “YES” for fairness, respect, safety, and involved in the rehabilitation of a town East Brookfield and the governor signed, robust protec- dignity for ALL. park that had been closed for years, the tions for transgender people and pro- Esther Cohen hibited discrimination in public accom- West Brookfield Kiley: support Berthiaume To the Editor: policies that handcuff the towns with Reed: accusations aren’t verdicts! I am writing to suggest to the vot- unfunded mandates. To the Editor: ble for society. For example, the emotional ers that it is in their best interest to Rep. Berthiaume attends local town The column title seemed honest, fol- projection of guilt away from real per- re-elect Donnie Berthiaume for State meetings, speaks to town officials, and lowed by her signature phrase/name: petrators to simply-accused Conservative Representative. Politics at the local personally appears at events to recog- “What the Brett Kavanaugh decision Supreme Court Justice Nominees that Ms. level is more about a candidate’s sup- nize the achievements of our citizens. means to me” / Mind of a Curious Girl / Sandoli so willingly and vacuously enables port for and investment in the com- In comparison, Ms. Strauss has never Annie Sandoli (New Leader, October 19). shows us how dangerous abandoning the munities they serve. As a selectman reached out to the local officials to At age 14, coincidentally the same age rule of law, due process and presumption in the town of North Brookfield, I introduce herself and speak about her as Christine Blasey Ford when allegedly of innocence is. Not one of the few new- assaulted, Ms. Sandoli was taking classes found female accusers was able to corrob- have been in constant contact with views, find out what our town’s issues at a Community College. That’s unusual orate their stories/claims. In fact, others Representative Berthiaume. He pro- or needs are, or tell us what she will and impressive! Ms. Sandoli then explains named present by Dr. Ford specifically vided all town officials with his direct attempt to provide to us if elected. If that she was sexually assaulted for the first denied her account! These inexcusably late phone contact and is always accessible you want a Representative that is gen- time at UMass Amherst, at age 17. UMass charges were nonetheless given a more- to local officials. uinely interested in you and the com- Amherst is a notoriously liberal campus than-fair and serious consideration by the In other words, he personally munity they serve, the choice is clearly nicknamed “Zoo Mass” for its wild pagan Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. answers our calls. He is interested in Donne Berthiaume. partying atmosphere. Understandable Associate Justice Kavanaugh is a loving and supportive of our needs as a com- then how that prevailing ethos and reck- Husband and Father of two beautiful girls munity. He works tirelessly to advo- Dale R. Kiley, Selectman less culture could foster some unwant- and has many more female supporters cate for the towns he serves, get us North Brookfield ed male attention to an attractive young across America, including those he’s pre- the funds we need, and to change the girl, not that I’m condoning same, but it’s viously dated, coached in youth sports and not exactly Liberty University there in worked with professionally. This got lost Please turn to A6, A8, A9 A10, & A11 for more Letters to the Editor Amherst town. More like “Take-a-Liberty in the hateful smear, attack and win-at-all- University”. Annie was an infant when costs destructive politics of the Democrats Hillary Clinton’s husband was President. and their pro-abortion allies who don’t He was far more credibly accused of both want any Conservative Catholic seated, adultery and serious sexual misconduct period. Evidence demands a verdict, not including the actual rape of a woman, female gender and mere claims of the j j j Friday’s Child j j j Juanita Broaddrick. All of his female accuser(s). Some women are deceitful and accusers were effectively ignored by the liars as are some men. mainstream media and portrayed as trail- Lastly, to 21-year-old Annie Sandoli, if Hi! My name is Grayson and I have a smile er trash and bimbos by Clinton operatives, you haven’t seen it yet, I encourage you that will light up a room! even by the First Lady herself. That is to watch the full speech of Maine U.S. why it is hard for many of us who lived Senator Susan Collins who supported this Grayson is a beautiful four year old Caucasian through it as adults to take this new “ME good man to the highest court; let the mind boy. Very sweet and loving, Grayson responds TOO” movement super seriously — at the of a curious woman prevail. One statement well to structure, routine and consistency. He latest stage of a high-stakes confirmation Sen. Collins made is so important at a loves to play outside by running, climbing and battle. There was deafening silence (crick- time like this: “We must remember that swimming! He also enjoys playing with his ets) when it came to President William when passions are most inflamed, fairness trucks, cars, and puzzles. Jefferson Clinton’s misdeeds with many is most in jeopardy.” Associate Justice Kavanaugh’s pinnacle position, crowning women, and oh yeah, Hillary knew first- Grayson attends Headstart full time. He receives hand! a well-respected learned and accomplished speech therapy while in school. Grayson has a I empathize with Annie’s negative expe- legal career, is a victory of fairness and riences at the hands of different men, yet due process over hellish mob rule. God genetic disorder which may impact his cogni- people should guard themselves against save the Republic! tive development throughout his childhood. Due to his young age, the prognosis for his future accepting the “victim mentality” for life. Dana George Reed growth and development remains uncertain, Victim status is what the group-identity Spencer Left thrives on, and its bitter fruit is terri- however he is receiving many supportive ser- Grayson vices. He is in need of a family who is open to working with outside providers and who will be Datz: Strauss, an actual representative Age 3 committed to him unconditionally. To the Editor: al record on real issues. Time’s up for Legally freed for adoption, Grayson would do well in most any family constellation Jean Strauss is more than an advocate do-nothing Donnie. who knows how things get done on the Jean, on the other hand, is ready to with or without children in the home. More importantly Grayson will need love, state level. She is intelligent, hard-work- dig in and work hard on issues like the support, structure and a routine to progress to his fullest potential. He will need to ing and genuinely interested in the issues school funding including transportation maintain personal contact in th form of visits with his birth mom and sister at least that affect us every day in the Spencer- money our regional schools deserve, a three times a year. His present foster family would also like to be a continuing part Brookfields area. solid economy that benefits all of us, of Grayson’s life. She is running against an incumbent including people struggling with basic who has had four years of on-the-job costs in a very uneven economic recov- Who Can Adopt? training and has not passed probation. ery, and our seniors. She won’t passively Most of us only get maybe six months let an opioid crisis eat up individuals and Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If you’re at on a job to prove our abilities. The cur- families. Jean’s vision extends beyond least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in your heart, you rent rep ran for office telling every area the name plate on her desk to a life that may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, newspaper the most important priority our children can embrace, knowing what married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ singles for a state rep is illegal immigration. can and must be done on the state level. and couples. That’s not even an issue where the state She deserves your vote to represent the legislature has jurisdiction, but never 5th Worcester District on November 6. The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, and mind that. Perhaps by now he knows Bob Datz home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you what state government is responsible for West Brookfield with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. but, it hasn’t showed in an empty person- To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-964-6273 or visit www.mareinc.org. The soon- Donovan: endorsing Strauss er you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call HOME.” To the Editor: compassing view of the ramifications of I am endorsing Jean Strauss for State their vote and how that vote would ulti- Representative in Worcester’s 5th District. mately affect all, not just some of their This space is provided by: I am disappointed that our incumbent constituents. State Representative Berthiaume voted I believe Jean Strauss will be much “No” on a wage increase up to $15 an hour, more effective in her assessment and in House 119-24, Senate 30-8 vote, that approach to voting on legislation mean- approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker ingful to District 5. She has campaigned a bill that would hike the minimum wage tirelessly in our district and has listened from $11 to $15 over five years. to the needs of this District’s constituency. Berthiaume also voted “No” on a Tax Again, I am sure our incumbent is a Free Holiday, and he voted against the ban nice guy, is well known by many of you on bump stocks. Remember 58 people died for many years, but I want more than that in Las Vegas in minutes when a shooter as my State Representative. I am voting with bump stocks on his rifle mowed down for Jean Strauss, who is willing to go concert-goers. Just these issues alone sig- that extra mile as I have seen her do day nal to me that he is not in line with my after day in campaigning one street after values and the values of many of my neigh- another and one house after another. I bors, friends and family. am voting on November 6, 2018 for Jean His voting record can be reviewed if Strauss, State Representative, Democrat, you choose to do the research as I did. Worcester’s 5th District. I urge you to do PLACE MOTOR I don’t doubt he is a nice guy as he has the same. 19 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 508.943.8012 often been characterized but I want a State Sharon Donovan Representative that has more of an all-en- North Brookfield placemotor.com 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 26, 2018

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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWPOINT Retirement Frank G. Chilinski Letters to the Editor President and Publisher Audette: Berthiaume gives back Security Week: Ruth DeAmicis To the Editor: He was previously a hands on blue collar take steps to boost Managing Editor I am writing this letter in support of self-employed general contractor for many State Representative Donnie Berthiaume years, and since his election has used his your retirement for his candidacy for reelection for the 5th many talents to help the people of the dis- Worcester District trict just as recent as a few weeks ago security I have known Donnie for over 40 years as he and other members of his District Editorial and have always had a great friendship with installed a new floor in the Hubbardston him. Donnie is just one of those people who Senior Center. To raise awareness about the is very easy to get along with. You see Donnie always gives back to the importance of saving for retire- Donnie has always been involved within District he loves and the only thing he asks ment, Congress has dedicated his hometown serving prior for 8 years as a in return is for your support. Oct. 21-27 as National Retirement Too big for member of the Spencer Board of Selectmen, I sincerely hope you will join me in giving Security Week. And the evi- serving 4 of those years as Chairman. back and voting for Donnie Berthiaume for dence shows that increasing this Since 2015 Donnie has been serving his 5th Worcester District State Representative awareness is indeed important. constituents from the 5th Worcester District on Tuesday November 6th Consider this: Some 50 percent our britches with Pride, commitment and conviction. He Thank you, of households are considered is a tireless advocate for the people of this Keith Audette at risk of not having enough When the United States was very, district and will stop at nothing to help in East Brookfield money to maintain their living very young; it immediately became any way he can, until the job is done. standards in retirement, accord- embroiled in the wars of other coun- ing to the National Retirement tries. Risk Index, produced by the It seems in our nature to become Rosenberg: vote Katie Toomey Center for Retirement Research either the brokers in the peace negotia- To the Editor: ing to the Registry of Deeds, Kate does not at Boston College. tions, or the warmongers in the intimi- While driving around and riding my bike appear to own any property so it seems What can you do to help your- dation. through Worcester County I have seen both she has had no contact with the Registry of self We immediately put ourselves in the beautiful foliage and campaign signs. The Deeds. From my limited internet research stay position to become the entire world’s biggest and most numerous seem to be Kate she seems live at the old Duffy’s building Financial out police force. Or at least those parts of Campanale. While my initial urge is to vote which is now condos but her name doesn’t Focus of the the world we chose to be interested in. for whichever candidate is more attractive come up in the deed search. I assume she is “at Often, it was based entirely on eco- and my 2nd urge is to just blindly vote for leasing it from someone else unless she owns risk” nomics, on the profits to be made by JEFF cate- whoever has the most and biggest signs I it through a trust. Why would she care about BURDICK someone either in the government or instead decided to research these 2 candi- this office? First and foremost it has an annu- gory? with influence in the government. Our dates specifically. al salary DOUBLE that of a State Rep, or Here government or someone else’s govern- For Registrar of Deeds, vote Katie Toomey. ~$130k. Next, the last occupant was there for are a ment. My initial research of Kate Campanale 46 years – this office doesn’t get challenged. few suggestions: Did you think this was new? showed that she is very young and has limited Lastly, if nobody knows/cares about this Define what retirement secu- Sometimes it was handled clandes- “real world” experience. She went to college, office what could go wrong? rity means to you. Everyone tinely, with “black ops” (in the 1700s worked as a legislative aide in Washington, Katie Toomey is an attorney and has been has different ideas about what and 1800s it was not described quite then a legislative aide in Boston, then elect- practicing law since 2001. Real estate is one a secure retirement looks like. the same way, but it existed); and other ed a State Rep. She shows up at events and of her areas of expertise representing lend- You might feel that true security times we just charged up San Juan hill. waves the GOP flag regardless of what it has ers, buyers, and sellers as well as drafting means being able to remain in And sometimes the newspapers transformed to stand for. As another writer wills, powers of attorney, and trusts. Katie your current home and live inde- were part and parcel of the planning mentioned, she is a Republican party hack. Toomey is a title agent for Old Republic pendently throughout your life. and implementation; other times they You know what they say about the friends Title Insurance. On top of all of that – what Or you might only feel secure if were appalled by it. All the way from you keep… about the money? Katie has her own law you know you can afford to trav- the “spies” discovered and exposed, to Her interest in the position of Registrar firm. She has great earning power so she el or help your grown children Vietnam. of Deeds is quite interesting…Anthony isn’t doing this for the money. Lastly, Katie or grandchildren financially. What, you didn’t know there were Vigliotti who is vacating the position has Toomey is a Democrat and a message needs Once you’ve identified your own spies during the Revolutionary War? been in it and re-elected for the past 46 years. to be sent. Clearly, Katie Toomey is by far vision of retirement security, World War I? The Russian Revolution? Apparently this is a career position that the the most qualified candidate for Registrar of you should be able to determine And that some of them were people of Worcester County forget exists. Deeds and is the right answer for Worcester the financial resources you’ll need to reach your desired out- American? Kate has had no reason in her professional County. come. Sometimes newspapers exposed life to care one way or the other about the David Rosenberg Create an appropriate finan- things, other times they covered them Registry of Deeds. The next thing is accord- Spencer cial strategy. To achieve your up. idea of a secure retirement, you Sometimes politicians got away with can’t just hope for the best – scandals, with monetary extortion or you need to create a comprehen- down right stealing; there were bribes; Tilt-A-Whirl (Pt. 1) sive financial strategy, account- there were cover ups. There were ill- ing for your various sources nesses purposely kept quiet “in the In that great time, the Money was scarce and all Chenango County Fair In That of us began early to collect of retirement income: Social interest of national security.” Security, pensions, employ- Sound familiar? arrived in late August reat bottles, and barter for chores, and turned the empty fair G and fantasize about methods er-sponsored retirement plans, No, the press hasn’t always been the your investment portfolio and so “good guys” either. They too have been grounds at the edge of town Time of earning fast cash. Dolan into a bustling tent city. had two methods…he had on. You need to know how much culpable. you can expect from these sourc- Sometimes with what they believed The 4H excitement alone PATRICK a paper route that earned a MOON es, and how you can strengthen were good reasons, other times for self seemed to power the bright mostly steady income, and lights and erector set Ferris his new semi-automatic .22 them. preservation, and other times they too Be diligent in your retire- were paid off. wheels; I knew classmates allowed him to hire out to who had spent hours currying livestock and dairy farmers and shoot woodchucks for a ment savings. You could spend It happens. nurturing vegetables and helping mothers fee. He explained that the woodchuck holes two or three decades as a retir- So now we have the modern day poli- fill Ball jars with jams and jellies whose could snap a cow’s leg…and each cow was ee, so you’ll want to accumu- tics and press. We have both completely secret ingredients would land the vaunt- worth thousands. Farmers were happy to late as many resources as you out of control. We have anyone with a ed Blue Ribbon this time, if only Charlene pay a few bucks per woodchuck. possibly can – and that means camera on their phones able to post to didn’t add the pectin too soon, so that damn Dolan invited Joe and I on a woodchuck you’ll need to save and invest the internet and claim to be journalists. Smith girl couldn’t sashay around for anoth- hunt. At the edge of a pasture, he showed diligently during your working They don’t have to adhere to any ethics, er year with the Blue Ribbon reflected on her us the many holes of woodchuck city. We years. Put in as much as you but they can indeed take all the video smug face. Everyone knew that mom’s jelly followed him along the foliage and sat down can afford to your 401(k) or other they can manage of “stuff” going on was better, and the deciding judge the year as he took up his position, lying on the employer-sponsored retirement around them. before a distant cousin of the Smiths. Really! ground in the prone position, scanning the plan – and every time your sal- The thing is, they can also edit it, and All of this was new to me, a recent arrival new pasture. With his rifle cradled, he was ary goes up, try to increase your put up just the quotes and the bits and from the DC area. I listened carefully as an impressive sight. After a few minutes annual contributions. But you pieces that showcase what they want to Joe and Dolan schooled me on the chal- of silence, he pointed at a shadow 40 yards can also go beyond your employ- show you. Don’t ever forget it. lenge of clandestine entry, the spot where a away. He began a slow crawl, looking like a er-backed plan and contribute We have politicians, including our fence climb could evade the exorbitant dollar Marine sniper. We were so quiet that I could to an IRA. In all your retire- president, who justly mistrust the orga- entry fee. There were midway rides, games hear the cars on Route 12 miles away. The ment accounts, you’ll want to nized press because they have not been of skill and chance, and the wonders of the minutes ticked by. When would he shoot? include a reasonable percentage given a fair hearing by them. But they food concession stands: the Italian sausage In a smooth movement, Dolan rose to his of growth-oriented investments, also take advantage of that same situa- smothered in onions, pizza slices, caramel knees. The rifle met his shoulder and instant- within the limits of your person- tion, and the president himself has said candy…all enhanced with the pink clouds ly the crack crack crack of the semi-automat- al risk tolerance. he had attacked the press on purpose to of cotton candy that would float sweetly ic rang out. He stood up slowly and began to Establish an appropriate with- justify his own position and throw bad through the noisy crowd. Food seemed to walk forward. I had new respect for Dolan. drawal strategy. Your retire- light on all journalists; to make certain take precedence in all discussions. We were The 15-minute crawl, the smooth transition ment security isn’t just based on any press negative to his own position always hungry in those days. Only later as to lethal hunter, the slow rise and saun- how much you’ve built up before is not trusted. the opening date approached did we address ter forward…all so…manly. Then he turned you retire – it also depends on It’s a game. Played well by good play- the unspoken attraction: girls who would around and headed back to us. how you manage your assets ers. arrive in small groups, and the vague fan- “It was a rock.” and investment income during But it doesn’t actually do the citizens tasy of some unbidden desire answered in Joe and I would never let Dolan forget the retirement. As you begin to take of the world any favors. the empty grandstand that surrounded the Great Hunt, the day he snuck up on a rock out money from your 401(k), IRA We have refugees from war torn coun- horse track. and butchered it in broad daylight. and other investment accounts, tries moving from place to place all But there was another attraction that On the first day of the Fair, we scurried up you need to establish a withdrawal rate appropriate for your over the globe. They have no sanctuary caught our adolescent interest: Joey the fence where a tree hid our skullduggery, age, retirement lifestyle and because every single country has prob- Chitwood, the daredevil driver, would be and entered the Promised Land. The bark- asset level. If you take out too lems. There is no room for any of them jumping cars and barriers. In previous years ers, the lights, the cacophony of sound, and much each year, you risk out- anywhere. And in places like the Middle he had circled the entire racetrack on two the milling crowds were all new to me. Then living your resources, but if you East, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran; those flee- wheels, the car underside all that you could I discovered candy apples: sweet health food! see from the stands across the infield. Oohs Mike cautioned that our money had to last a withdraw too little, you might ing the wars have nowhere safe to go. be shortchanging yourself on Terrorists know no boundaries. Ahs and cheering. How did he do it? 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She has knocked Elliott: despicable behavior and Senate, we vote for the candidate on over 8,000 doors asking voters about To the Editor: fun of Dr. Ford on national television. of either party who is most effective. their concerns. She is an experienced How long must we endure the hatred, Of course, this doesn’t surprise me Anne Gobi, like Steve Brewer before lobbyist and has fresh ideas about edu- corruptive, racist, heartless, wicked- at all. He mocks just about everyone her, holds chairmanships, drafts legis- cation funding, rebuilding our local ness that is sitting in the Oval Office who doesn’t bow down to him: Hillary lation to address issues, and helps our economies, addressing the opioid cri- in DC? Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth towns with funding for important proj- sis, and helping seniors who struggle I just cannot understand why a small Warren, reporters, the press in gener- ects. She has the respect of leadership to afford care and stay in their own percentage of people can still support al, a disabled reporter, Mexicans (call- in the State house. She deserves our homes. She will be the effective partner this poor excuse of a human being. I ing them thugs and rapists), President support. in the House that Anne Gobi needs. cannot see anything good about him. Obama, Sen. John McCain, and the Donald Berthiaume is not an effec- A vote for Anne Gobi and Jean The terrible things that come out of his lists go on and on. And this FBI inves- tive State Representative. In four years, Strauss is a vote for effective, efficient mouth. tigation for one week that Trump he has not introduced legislation of sig- state government that will benefit us And as far as the football players allowed in regard to Brett Kavanaugh nificance to our district nor advocated all. that took a knee at the playing of the limiting the witnesses allowed to be on the House floor or in the New Leader Peter O’Connell National Anthem, that was not disre- interviewed per order of Trump was for solutions to issues in our district. Brookfield specting the flag. It was simply a state- absolutely despicable. ment of all the young black men that Just to make sure Kavanaugh have been shot (murdered) by some was nominated to the highest court Perron: deserves third term policemen for no apparent reason other in the land and the reason he wants To the Editor: A very active local con- As a veteran of the United States than that they were black. Kavanaugh on that court is to protect test is facing voters in the 5th Worcester Navy, the six years of service was the Now I just witnessed Trump mocking his own sorry butt. District, which comprises 11 communi- only period of time that he wasn’t a a sexual assault survivor (Dr. Christine Kavanaugh believes a sitting presi- ties. resident of this area, and with a lifetime Ford) who testified that Judge Brett dent cannot be indicted. Rep. Donald Berthiaume is seeking residing here, he knows of the weak- Kavanaugh had tried to rape her back I believe this country has reached an his third term for this seat. His experi- nesses, and strengths, of area towns, in high school. Even though her tes- all time low, where I am afraid that evil ence (over 12 years in public service), their needs and goals, and he has timony was flawless, and without a has finally won over good. excellent work ethic, motivation, and always been generous with his energy doubt totally credible (she also passed vison speak for itself. and time to make progress. a lie detector test), this so-called Theresa A. Elliott In his two terms as state representa- If you believe as I do that “past per- President actually mocked and made Brookfield. tive, he was appointed to the Veterans formance is a good indicator of future Committee, the Environment and endeavors,” than you’ll agree that Agriculture Committee and the very Donald Berthiaume deserves a third Pepe: endorses Berthiaume important Ways & Means Committee; term, he won’t let us down. and with close to 100% attendance Eva E. Perron To the Editor: a strong advocate for seniors and vet- record at the State House, he has a East Brookfield I’ve had the distinct pleasure of serv- erans. I am very proud of his strong record to be proud of. ing along side Donnie Berthiaume as support to law enforcement and public selectmen and state representative for safety. He has intimate knowledge of the town of Spencer. So it is my great and is a supporter of our local econ- Zukowski: voting for Berthiaume honor to endorse him for state repre- omies, championing small business. sentative in the Worcester 5th District. Donnie has, and always will, fight To the Editor: that were proposed. He has sponsored Donnie is the epitome of a knowledge- hard to get the local aid that the cities, As a resident of the 5th Worcester and supported many bills including the able, hard working, compassionate towns, and schools in the 5th district District, I will be voting for incum- Good Samaritan Law, Protecting Police public servant. so desperately need. Donnie has been bent Donnie Berthiaume, State Officers, the Promotion of Agriculture, Rarely do you see a public official a strong leader in all of these areas Representative. Donnie’s’ support and many more. work so hard to represent his constitu- because he has the experience address- to our community and district over- I have had the opportunity to profes- ents. That is what Donnie is all about. ing them at the local level. The district whelmingly speaks for itself. sionally work with Donnie on issues in I’ve watched him as he has worked needs that experience. His long hours spent advocating for the community and he is attentive and tirelessly in an effort to improve the So once again it is my honor to enthu- and visiting every one of his district gets answers every single time. quality of life for the residents of the siastically endorse Donnie for state towns is greatly appreciated. His com- I believe Donnie will continue to 5th district. He is always available to Representative, 5th Worcester District. passion for our seniors and veterans serve with the same level of passion. I his constituents. Donnie is one of the I ask you to join me in supporting the is wonderful, I have in the past had wish him the best of luck on November most compassionate people I have ever right choice for the District, Donnie the pleasure of joining him on visits to 6th and urge my neighbors to also cast met, he genuinely cares about the peo- Berthiaume. local senior centers. He is also a mem- their vote for Donnie Berthiaume, State ber of the Ways and Means Committee ple and communities he represents. Tony Pepe Representative. which oversees the state budget and aye ukowski During his tenure, Donnie has been Spencer Selectmen F Z has voted down unnecessary increases Barre Coal stove cause of fatal CO poisoning in Wales State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, found her and a pet unconscious, and stove in the basement was the source Services Unit. Wales Fire Chief John Croke and Wales her husband overcome in the basement. of the carbon monoxide in the home. Heating is the number one cause of Police Chief Jeffrey Hastings announced Chief Croke said, “On behalf of the The man was working on repairs to the carbon monoxide in the home and as the cause of the Oct. 17 fatal carbon Wales Fire Department, I offer heartfelt stove with the door open, while it was people start to turn on their heat for monoxide poisoning at 4 Brows Beach condolences to the family. I want to ask in full operation. The flu pipe was full of the season or to use wood, pellet or coal Road in Wales was the coal stove. The everyone who lives in Wales to make coal ash which prevented the stove from stoves, a malfunction causing carbon husband died as a result of the incident sure they have working carbon monox- venting properly to the outside. monoxide is more likely. and his wife was hospitalized. ide AND smoke alarms before going to The incident was jointly investigated Ostroskey said, “It is important to The man was working on the coal sleep tonight.” by the Wales Fire Department, Wales have furnaces and chimneys cleaned stove while it was running at the time A carbon monoxide alarm was found Police Department and State Police and inspected by a licensed professional of the incident. Around 2:30 p.m. the on the kitchen counter without batter- assigned to both the Office of the State at the start of the heating season.” wife called 9-1-1 stating that people were ies. There were four smoke alarms in Fire Marshal and to the Office of the Ostroskey said, “A working CO alarm feeling sick and before the dispatcher the home, one with no battery, and three Hampden District Attorney. Assistance is the only way to protect yourself from could advise her to get out of the house that had expired as they were more than was received from the Department of this invisible killer because you cannot to fresh air, she appears to have lost 10 years old. Fire Services’ Code Compliance Unit Turn To COAL page A17 consciousness. Responding firefighters Investigators determined that the coal and from the State Police Crime Scene

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Mind of a Curious Thoughts on a feather Girl A feather begs the wind to stop and what tomorrow will bring. It or ten years ago. It holds on to even when all you want is to cling yet simultaneously hopes that it is terrified of being judged, and grudges because it holds on to the to familiarity. It means taking ANNIE never will. A rose relies on other therefore afraid to question the past. A river rock does not hope risks, and not being afraid to fall, SANDOLI roses for its growth and a river status quo and develop its own for a better tomorrow, but rather for the wind will always pick you rock feels the waves moving and ideas. A rose believes that if it pines for a better yesterday. back up. It means handling your Have you ever felt like a feath- changing over its skin but does remains indifferent to arguments A feather knows that it has frustration when you are remind- er? not alter itself. A feather, howev- and political issues, it will be safe. no choice but to change with ed that you are not in full control Not just in the sense that you er, cannot reattach itself to any- Its habit of protecting itself by the times and does not seek the of life. It means seeing as much of feel light and carefree, but rath- thing permanently once it has remaining indifferent is its most approval of others, for it is lone- the world as you can, and being er that you feel you are blow- been separated from its host. A dangerous quality. ly but content. A feather learns willing to alter your opinions and ing all around and only landing feather must rely on itself while A river rock refuses to change never to try to control what hap- knowledge accordingly. It means briefly before the wind changes still realizing that it is not in full with the times. It watches the sun pens tomorrow or the next day, being humble enough to realize direction. You feel like a feather control, for it needs the wind to rise and set every day. It feels the for the wind will move without that you need others, but being that twists and turns and is no pick it up when it falls. waves leap and skip over its sur- its consent and it must be willing intelligent enough to know that longer physically connected to A rose demands the approval of face. It watches small fish swim to move with it. A feather knows you can’t depend on them. You anything, though it once was. As others. It is the one who gives in and the seasons change. Yet it that it is an independent entity, may get frustrated when you can a feather, you feel you can go any- to the peer pressure that so readi- does not grow, it does not move but that it cannot just rely on never get comfortable or settle where you want, but you often ly exists within the public school itself. It is the one who disre- itself. It is the one who moves down completely, but you know get stuck in certain places, like in system. It is the one who stands gards social movements. It is the with the times, who sees the that you have chosen a life of the grass or the place where two by and does nothing while someone who refuses to compromise, world and is willing to change change. buildings connect. The wind then one is being bullied or abused. refuses to change itself, and refus- direction accordingly. It never Moving with the times, just has to become strong enough to It is a follower of leaders and es to admit that it might be the gets too comfortable and never as a feather moves with the pick you back up into the air and a disciple of insecurity. It buys problem. A river rock regards an settles down, but rather lets itself wind, means accepting that we, remind you that you are only a the clothes that advertisements increase in human rights as irrel- go where life takes it and lives as humans, have made and will nomadic feather, not a rose with encourage it to buy and works to evant to its existence and believes each day as it comes. It is grate- continue to make mistakes and its vines intertwined with those have the body of someone who the world should stay the way ful, for the wind will lift it when it cannot control every aspect of of other roses or a river rock that society has formally recognized it is. Unfortunately, it doesn’t cannot lift itself. The feather finds our lives or the lives of others. feels constant change surround- as attractive by making them the realize that it is the only station- comfort in knowing that it is not More importantly, it requires ing it but never actually changes cover of a magazine. A rose com- ary thing in a growing world. in control, and the fact that it being willing to put in the effort itself. pares itself to others to determine Although it does not require the accepts such a thing gives it more to progress and make things right It is a humbling human experi- its worth and is constantly dis- sun or the rain, it refuses to help control over its own existence. by changing with the strength ence to feel like a feather— to try tracted by their actions. It is will- those who do. A river rock refuses Have you ever wished you and direction of the wind and the to go where the wind takes you ing to grow and change but only to believe that change is perhaps could feel like a feather? speed and force of the river. and feel intense frustration when once the rain and the sun’s rays a necessary happening. It pre- It means abandoning the habits you can’t seem to gain control. do so. A rose is a worrier, one tends that the world is the same of a rose and the faults of a river who tries to predict the future as it was yesterday, or a year ago, rock. It means accepting change ‘Tis the season for the hunt…and the ticks On Oct. sounds like a bunch of old ladies at a tea be used to dress and skin the animal if 13, the party. Thanks Willy! you plan to have it mounted for your The Great Uxbridge Local hunters are reporting that very man cave. Locating a good taxidermist Rod & few deer ticks are being found on their prior to your hunt will save a lot of time Outdoors Gun Club hunting dogs this year, although just one and extra work if you have found a good honored is too many. At this time of year harvest- one. Checking with local sporting goods RALPH one of ed deer should be cleaned and dressed stores for recommendations on a good their outside to avoid bringing the ticks into taxidermist and looking at some of his TRUE long time the home. As a deer carcass cools down, work, will ensure a great life like mount members the ticks will fall off of the deer, possibly to look at for many years to come. with a causing a problem for family members Sharing some of your venison with surprise roast pig dinner with all of and pets. Many deer hunters have their landowners is also a good way to keep the trimmings. Wilhelm Huber is the garage attached to their home and often your hunting spot open for years to long time kitchen chairman and cus- hang the deer in them. After the deer come. Always ask permission to hunt todian of the club and is always at the has had the skin removed, the skin still posted or private property when possi- club early each morning performing the needs to be handled properly, outside ble and do not leave cans, bottles and duties of three men 365 days a year. The away from the home. Many hunters sandwich wrappers behind. Even if you Courtesy photo kitchen is always kept clean as well as place the skin and deer head in a freezer find litter that is not yours that was left This week’s picture shows from left to right: the clubhouse, and with the winter not to keep it from spoiling prior to taking behind by an irresponsible hunter, pick Ralph Godin, Wilhelm Huber, Gerry Bacon, far off “Willy,” as his many friends call it to a taxidermist. It should also be kept it up and dispose of it properly. and Bill Bruno enjoying the event honoring him, will have the wood stove burning away from the family’s freezer that has Local trout fishing has been very good Willy at Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club. and the clubhouse nice and warm for food stored inside. at recently stocked waters. Local bass the members that hold daily meetings With the rut heating up, deer many anglers are also reporting some nice discussing many topics of the club and hunters will encounter a big buck of catches of largemouth bass. This is also One of last week’s photos of a large outside politics. With five different top- a lifetime. If all goes well and you do a great time to catch some hornpout at salmon, was taken from the internet of ics being discussed at the same time it harvest a big buck, extra care needs to local waters like the West River. Fishing New York caught salmon, and may not Harrington’s Pool at this time of year have been taken from the Salmon River will often find fishing for these tasty fish as the CAPTION read, but was caught in rewarding. The hornpout migrate up the New York some time ago as the column river into deep holes prior to freeze up stated!! We apologize for any confusion. and can provide some great fishing for a Years ago, local angler Sherman Ludden great meal. caught a 40 lb. plus king salmon on the Local bird hunters are enjoying some Salmon River and had it mounted hang- great hunting at open covers and at local ing at his Countryside Store in Uxbridge. News Tip? rod & gun clubs. The state will continue They do get very large. Now is the time to stock pheasant up until Thanksgiving to go and you may just get hooked into Day. Pointing or flushing dogs are a the fish of your life. great sight to see in local bird covers, and a dog retrieving a downed bird gives Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them Rods hunting that special touch. Bending!!

you, visit www.crophun- grams, the Crop Hunger HUNGER WALK gerwalk.org. In addition Walk effort helps families continued from page 1 to helping our neigh- worldwide access basic buying food. Church out- bors, the program also necessities. Recent proj- Story Idea? reach efforts help many assists hungry children ects included building residents in need, but the and families across the community gardens in funds raised by the Crop globe. One in nine people Nicaragua and installing Hunger Walk will go a worldwide lacks access elevated hand-pump wells long way toward provid- to clean water and food, in Myanmar, among oth- ing extra assistance. and countless residents of ers. To learn more about developing nations walk To learn how you can the program and how several miles a day to create your own Crop you can get involved in a access water. Hunger Walk planning Crop Hunger Walk near Through fundrais- team, call 888-297-2767. Reason to ing and awareness pro- Letters to the Editor Celebrate? McRae: immigration more important To the Editor: their presence? Who cheers it on? Last week I urged the heretofore unde- You don’t need to ask your favorite cided voters among the readership to Democrat where he/she stands on the ascertain how their Democrat candidates issue. They all, at every level, enthusi- for any elective office felt about the bru- astically support the tsunami of newly tally unfair and indefensible way their arrived--generally unskilled, illiterate, Party leadership had treated Justice destined-to-be dependent--desperate peo- Kavanaugh in the hearings considering ple virtually certain to be Democrat vot- his appointment to the United States ers for the next hundred years. Since nor- TELL US!!! Supreme Court. I’ve reconsidered that mal people--even Democrats--are waking advice. Don’t waste your time; there isn’t up to the Bolshevik, criminal, anti-Amer- a Democrat at any level of elective office ican enterprise the Donkey Party has in any part of the country who would become--and are “walking away”--how dare to concede that, yes, it was a pret- else do the Democrats survive except to We Work for you. ty disgusting spectacle. Truth, to these facilitate the invasion and thereby lock people, runs a distant second to their in millions of new arrivees who will feel main preoccupation in life, that being the they have no option forever but to vote obtaining and retaining of power over the for them? Destroy the country, its bor- lives and fortunes of all the rest of us. ders, its language, its traditions, its histo- But another matter of far more impor- ry, and its culture, if that’s what it takes, tance to the survival of the freest and but hope to hang on to control come hell greatest country in human history, the or high water. None dare call it treason! old Republic that has done by far more Your vote for any soft-on-illegals to lift the condition and hopes of the Democrat or Charlie Baker-type R.I.N.O. “common” man and woman than any Republican is a vote for the eventual but other, is, of course, the question of illegal certain impoverishment and disenfran- immigration. As I write this (10/21/18), chisement of your children and grand- a “caravan” of some 5,000 “Dreamers” is children; you will be helping destroy making its way up and through Mexico their birthright as free, autonomous heading to the U.S. border with the intent American citizens, something for which Email Us: of directly challenging President Trump their ancestors fought and died. Now, and hoping to embarrass him just on the why would you want to do that? eve of critical mid-term elections. Who Sleep well with your untroubled con- MyNewLeader@ do you suppose it is that is subsidizing science, but never forget: “The sins of the this latest trek/adventure on the part of parent are visited upon the children to Third-world invaders determined to force the third and fourth generation.” StonebridgePress.news themselves onto and into a sovereign John McRae nation that neither requires nor desires East Brookfield Friday, October 26, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 Letters to the Editor Kane: elect those who will educate

To the Editor: states in the United States. For exam- Bemis: represents me Most often one should not vote for a ple, soon our will have about 20,000 candidate for just one reason. The com- residents who are millionaires, million- To the Editor: Berthiaume is, as I am fond of saying, plicated world we live almost dictates aires. As of 2015, none lived in towns Whether somebody is an R or a D is the real deal. He never shies away from that we need to consider many issues. served by the SNL. Most millionaires far less important to me then whether the tough issues. On the rare occasions However, for the towns that The cluster to the east of us. they will represent me well. This letter where we might disagree, he will tell Spencer News Leader (SNL) well serves What does this have to with the 2016 is supporting one D and one R because me why he feels as he does. Unlike one issue stands out – the education candidates for state positions? To me it I feel they are both doing a great job. I some other politicians who might sugar of our town’s children. Editorials and means, voting for candidates who have know and respect them both personal- coat things and agree with you (to your pages and pages of letters tell us this. shown deep support for education. ly, in addition to their roles represent- face anyway) to make you go away, When reading and thinking about For me, this means, would they ing me. Donnie will simply tell you the truth. the schools, we should not focus or likely support state education bud- Senator Anne Gobi (D) and I went to As a Navy veteran, a father, a former discuss the merits of wonderful, com- geting improvements improvement high school together. She has always Selectman, as well as a small business mitted teachers like Andy Newton. As I such as; ensuring the implementation been someone with very high integ- owner, he has a range of experiences think Andy would agree, he represents of legislation passed in 1993 that says rity. She has been very visible in her and perspectives on which to make one of many wonderful and committed Massachusetts, where necessary, will district. So much so that I wonder how an informed decision. Representative scattered through out our towns and support towns needing “foundation she can be as many places as she is. Donnie Berthiaume likes to quietly go beyond. budget” contributions and taxing the She has always been very supportive about his work. Not seeking, or want- Likewise while I think Spencer, for rich to generate the funding necessary of the small family farms which are ing, the spotlight. Whether it is plowing example, most likely underfunded its for those “foundation costs” important only to those people who the driveway of an elderly constituent, school system for a long time, that I live in Spencer and have roots in eat. Additionally, she is extremely or physically putting in new flooring at water has long passed under the bridge. Rochdale. Among local candidates well respected in the Statehouse by a senior center, he goes that extra mile! Rather the situation that now exists I recommend consideration of David colleagues and staff alike. She is Senate I am not a giant fan of most poli- – underfunded budgets- caused by the Leboeuf for the Worcester 17th House chair of both the Joint Committee ticians. But Senator Anne Gobi and inability of middle and low income State Legislature District and Senator on Environment, Natural Resources Representative Donnie Berthiaume are towns requires state wide action. The Ann Gobi who represents Spencer and and Agriculture, as well as the Joint two of the good ones. I would urge you education costs and resources, required towns west of us. Committee on Election Laws. These to consider voting for them both. to educate these towns’ children are For Governor, both the incumbent positions keep her connected across a called “foundation costs” It includes Charley Baker and the challenger Jay wide network. Ed Bemis enough; good teachers, school materi- Gonzalez, have indicated the need to State Representative Donnie Spencer als, technology, and building mainte- further supported education improve- nance. These expenses can no longer be ments. In my mind, either would make met by many of the towns in our area. a good choice. Please turn to A6, A8, A9 A10, for more Letters to the Editor To educate our kids well, we need assis- Kevin Kane tance from the state. Spencer Massachusetts is one of the richest

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LeBlanc was also quick to note that was originally some skepticism as to players like the five seniors have how good the Indians would be this fall. “brought these kids along.” “I didn’t know what we’d come into If not for the senior leadership and this year,” she said, noting that they strong play from the underclassmen, lost one of her better players in years the Indians may not have beaten the past in Tabitha Earls to graduation. Pirates. Eighth grader Ty Babineau “She was in the right place at the right got his team on the board first with a time. You can’t coach heart, she just goal, seventh grader Chalice Riendeau had it.” followed with the game-winner, and LeBlanc also said that, “we were junior Lyndsey Schimmelpenningh scrapping for players at the beginning made seven saves in goal to preserve of the year,” as the roster is just 14 deep. the win. But all is well after the victory over North Brookfield had two chances the Pirates (4-11-1), as North Brookfield early versus Oxford when they earned is excited for the second season to begin. Nick Ethier photos back-to-back penalty corner opportuni- North Brookfield’s Cami Zalauskas winds up ties, but it was to no avail. The Indians and hits the ball further down the field. Jessie Hevy of North Brookfield grabs posses- then thought that they had taken a lead sion of the ball and heads up the field with it. with 10 minutes to play in the first half when junior Jagger Bulger made a nifty BY NICK ETHIER toe-drag move with his stick and fired SPORTS STAFF WRITER required to earn a spot in the Central ports Mass. Division 2 Tournament, so they off a shot into the cage but, after a few S NORTH BROOKFIELD — All in all are in the playoffs again with three reg- seconds, a whistle blew and the goal Monday, Oct. 22 was a good day for ular season games remaining. was called off. A referee deemed that the riefs the North Brookfield High varsity field “It’s a team goal every year, to quali- ball had previously hit Bulger’s foot, an B hockey team. Not only did the Indians fy for districts,” said North Brookfield infraction. celebrate Senior Day before taking on head coach Shiela LeBlanc. “This year Undeterred, North Brookfield scored Oxford High — where Class of 2019 it was a little tough because we had four just over a minute later to official- Quail Hollow golf results members Mackenzie Allen, Jessie Hevy, seventh graders that had no clue what ly make it 1-0. That’s where the ball Sydney Messenger, Ariana Styles and districts were. You’re trying to mesh bounced off an Oxford defender and to and news Sara Tonks were honored — but North brand new with experience.” the stick of Babineau, who placed a shot Brookfield emerged victorious, 2-1. When asked how the youth movement past Pirates’ goalie Nickole Biedrzycki Pit’s Crew The win helped the Indians improve has learned about districts, LeBlanc (four saves). First place: Tony Neggers, to 8-4-3, totaling 19 points. Only 18 are noted, “they’re getting it.” “He’s picked up in the second half of Bruce Stevens, Paul Sokol and Bill the season,” LeBlanc said of Babineau’s Duplisea, -6 play, agreeing when asked if he’s per- Second place: Stan Nolin, Howard forming more like a sophomore of a Tillotson, Jeff Nykiel and Rick junior. “He’s getting better.” Lavergne, -6 The Indians took their 1-0 lead into Third place: Rick Nolin, Rich the halftime break, but Oxford knotted Ferguson, Ed Messier and Ernie the score at 1-1 with 20 minutes to play. Messier, -5 Bella Rosario finished off a rebound goal past Schimmelpenningh after pick- Hole in One ing up a pass from Audrey Hayes. Gary Simeone recorded the first LeBlanc called the goal a “wakeup ace of his career on the 121-yard 17th call,” and added that her team has a “ten- hole with a pitching wedge. Attested dency to sit back,” and they appeared to to by Dennis Cooney, Bob Buzzell go back on the offensive once the game and Bob Bishop. was tied. With 12:56 to play, North Brookfield Still Harts Golf League looking regained the lead and held on for victory for players in 2019 from there. Junior Breanna Quilitzsch For 2019, the Tuesday evening found the open player in Riendeau, nine-hole afternoon Still Harts whose shot got past Oxford second half League at Quail Hollow is seeking goalie Harper Hutchins (four saves). players. All the players have a ball North Brookfield’s Mackenzie Allen slips her stick under an Oxford player’s stick to steal the With a spot in districts now official, with the on and off course festivi- ball away. LeBlanc was able to admit that there ties, especially with our great bar staff and food in the clubhouse. Their format consists of individual weekly quota competition. Prizes Not all is lost on Quaboag’s Senior Day vs. Minnechaug are awarded weekly. The league promises fun, laughter and “bru- seniors to round out the six. tal” competition where every swing Minnechaug, a very strong Division 1 can make or break you, grueling team from Western Mass., has already pressure, which is why a spot at the beaten fellow Western Mass. Division 1 bar is always open. Please contact power Longmeadow High, a team that Marc Kokanski for details at (508) advanced to the State Championship 847-9843. game last fall. The Cougars also lost to the Lancers earlier in the season, but Halloween Costume Party the strong schedule is part of O’Neill’s On Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., the plan for Quaboag, a small Central Mass. clubhouse will host a Halloween Division 2 program. Costume Party. Laugher is a “We are having a great season, this is requirement. only our second loss and both were to probably the best two teams in Western Mass.,” explained O’Neill, as the Ski or snowboard at Cougars are now 11-2-2. “Minnechaug is a good team and our schedule is Wachusett Mountain designed for this reason to get ready for Are you interested in having a lot the tournament. We play eight Division of fun while also helping to make 1 schools with all winning records and the winter fly by? Any student (8 championship level schools. years and older), parent or teach- “It makes us better for that tourna- er from any of the surrounding ment,” added O’Neill of the upcoming towns and states can ski or snow- Central Mass. Division 2 tourney. “Last board eight consecutive Saturday year was a perfect example. We had to nights at Wachusett Mountain for play all the better teams in the tourna- just $150 through the Southbridge ment and we knocked off the No. 3 and Ski Club. You drive to Wachusett 2 seed and we were within five minutes Mountain on your own. The eight- of beating No. 1 [in the district final].” week program begins on Saturday, Despite the 3-1 loss, Quaboag had its Jan. 5 and ends Saturday, March 2. chances on the offensive end and played Ski or snowboard rentals as well as excellent defense on the back end. The lessons are also available at a very Cougars accounted for seven penalty reasonable cost. You may also be corners throughout and scored their Nick Ethier photos able to ski or snowboard for free lone goal on a perfectly executed corner Quaboag’s Carly Duff prepares to send a long hit down the field. through you health insurance cov- and an even better shot by Floury. Duff erage. put the ball into play and onto Floury’s Also anyone (students or non-stu- stick, who then ripped a shot past BY DEAN P. ST. LAURENT tains Emily [Floury], Carly [Duff] and dents) can purchase Gold, Silver SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Minnechaug goalie Maggie Petruzzelli Morgyn [Astrella], three very special and Bronze Season Passes at a to make it a 2-1 game. WARREN — The Quaboag Regional people to me. They are hard-working lower discounted price through our “We are competitive with every- varsity field hockey team may have lost kids and have been on this team since Club. All eight week and season body, this game was 3-1, but we had a 3-1 decision to a good Minnechaug eighth grade, so we go way back. They passes must be ordered through the our opportunities, expressed O’Neill. Regional group on Thursday, Oct. 18, have been a part of this tradition for Wachusett website by Nov. 30 for “Morgyn Astrella played a great game, but celebrating their six seniors made a long time and those are kids I will these lower discounted prices. For Abby Bouchard did a decent job and it a day to remember for the Cougars. miss a lot. I will miss all six seniors, but more information on how to order, Vanessa Ricci did a decent job. We will “All the seniors are good kids and those three in particular because they please contact Dick Lisi at (508) 410- be all right…we need to do a better job great people,” praised longtime have been part of a lot of success and 1332 or at [email protected]. Quaboag head coach John O’Neill. set the tone for our younger kids to go at the midfield because that is where we “Cassidy Luukko, who is a kid with further. They are just great people, all lost some momentum.” special needs — legally blind — started six of them.” Grace Crochiere, Karalyn Jones and Softball pitching lessons the game and has been on the team for Megan Lariviere and Haylee Julia Mastrio scored the goals for the six years. Then you have the three cap- Wetnicka are the Cougars’ other two Falcons, who improved to a stellar 12-1- coming to Southbridge Community Center “I love doing nature shots, first Tuesday of each month display their work: Cormier MCDOUGLE especially flowers,” said from 7-9 p.m. The guild’s Jewelers, Cornerstone Bank, Softball pitching lessons will continued from page 1 Paxton’s Ann McDougle of painters’ group meets at the Richard Sugden Public be available at the Southbridge her photography. “It’s fun to same time on the second Library, and East Brookfield Community Center (152 Chestnut is always a great event,” Street) on Sunday mornings from said organization president capture all of the details and Tuesday of each month. Both Public Library. minutia.” groups meet at the former Annual membership for 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They started Oct. 21 Amanda Delanski. and run through Feb. 24, 2019. Team For artists, it’s a thrill to McDougle, who had five Hodgkins School building in the guild is $30. Meeting dues photography pieces on dis- East Brookfield. of $2 help defray the costs and league discounts are available see the work of other local for three pitchers or more. Pitchers creators and discuss their play this year, has attended The guild thanks its many of studio rentals, insurance, the show for 10 years. Like business sponsors for their and artists’ events. must bring a catcher (no fee) that processes. Many members can be a parent, teammate, etc. have been attending the other artists in attendance, roles in assisting the annual For more information she is excited to have an show. Guild members also about the guild and its Please contact Bill Rahall (wlrah@ show for a decade or longer, yahoo.com 860-576-3440) for more and they look forward to see- annual platform for guests to thank the following local upcoming schedule of activi- see their work. businesses and organiza- ties, visit www.massasoitart- details. Clark University pitching ing even more artists join the coach Steve Genese will be on hand guild. The Massasoit Art Guild tions for lending wall space guild.com. photo group meets on the each year to enable artists to at the lessons. Friday, October 26, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 13 SPORTS Wolverines top Shepherd Hill, reach elusive 10-win club the back-to-back Leicester tal- lies. “We completely turned around and we’re aggressive,” she said. “They make the passes and we get down there, it’s just the execution of the final goals that we’re missing.” When Shepherd Hill had its chances, Wolverines’ goalie Colleen Lamprey was there to answer the call. She finished with four saves, including a pair when the Rams had a nice rush that featured Julia Chapdelaine sending a long pass to Brooke Garrepy, who then fed Abigail Karalus — whose shots were stopped by Lamprey. On the other side of the field, Rams’ goalie Patrysia Rivera Kwiatkowska made three saves while moving up from the JV level for the game. Leicester’s Veronica Stasiewicz turns the corner toward a loose ball. “She played awesome,” Pellegrini said of her goalie. “I put her to the test and she did BY NICK ETHIER she remembered. SPORTS STAFF WRITER very well.” The Wolverines’ Cayleigh Shepherd Hill is now 2-12. LEICESTER — After 15 Peterson scored with 24:59 to “It is a transition year,” Nick Ethier photos years of failing to qualify for play in the second half, her Pellegrini said. “Losing is not Shepherd Hill’s Morgan LeDuc, right, and Leicester’s Nicole Lacoste both the Central Mass. postseason second goal of the game. She the end of the world. We had hustle after a loose ball. tournament, the Leicester High took a crossing pass from Ava one win last year and we’ve got girls’ varsity field hockey team Richard and one-timed a shot two wins this year [with four finally reached districts last into the cage. regular season games to play], season. And now, with a new- Marena Matavao helped on so we’re looking at that as a found confidence and a pleth- Peterson’s first half goal on a positive. We’re really working ora of seniors, the Wolverines well-executed give-and-go play. on communication and overall have taken the next step to win- Just 44 seconds after commitment to the sport.” ning games on a regular basis. Peterson’s second goal, Leicester, meanwhile, is hav- Leicester continued its win- Leicester’s Taylor Fontaine ing an impressive campaign ning ways on Friday, Oct. 19 made it 3-0 when she scored off at 10-2-4 as the Central Mass. when playing host to Shepherd a feed from Caitlin Kemp. Division 2 Tournament looms Hill Regional. The Wolverines That goal proved to be a ahead. scored less than four minutes backbreaker for the Rams. “It’s such a weight lifted off of into the game and, after the “They seemed defeated on our shoulders to not be waiting halftime break, netted two the field and that’s the com- until the last game to qualify,” more in a one-minute span plete opposite of what I’ve been LaPrad said in reference to last before adding another goal late stressing all season,” said first- season. “And the confidence to make the final 4-0. year Shepherd Hill head coach the girls have walking through “That’s what we’ve been try- Katie Pellegrini. “I don’t care school…is great. Now it’s all ing to do is score early and about the final results as long about seeding and trying to get then score often after that,” as they’re playing the best field a home game. said Leicester head coach Katie hockey they can.” “We have great leadership, LaPrad. And although the Wolverines we have seven seniors and they Leading just 1-0 at halftime, upped the lead to 4-0 with are the ones that are leading LaPrad made the message 17:04 to play — Charley Blair this team,” LaPrad concluded. clear to her team at the break. scored, Nicole Lacoste assisted “At halftime I was like, ‘we — Pellegrini believed that her need more. One is not enough,’” squad regrouped nicely after Leicester’s Ava Richard makes a play on the ball in the open field. High School Notebook Warriors’ golf team suffered a rare (sixth), Seamus O’Connor (seventh), defeat when taking on the Indians. Justin McLeod (10th) and Adam Tantasqua’s Michael Sosik was his Labombard (13th) rounded out the top team’s low scorer with a 39. six and will represent the Wolverines at Tantasqua 6, Quaboag 1 — In boys’ the SWCL championship meet. JV soccer action, the Warriors topped Leicester 20, Quaboag 35 — With the the Cougars. Jack Leland netted a pair Wolverines’ seniors being honored, of goals, while Josh Baldracchi, Ethan the Leicester girls’ cross-country team Bergeron, Brad Ellithorpe and Evan came out victorious. Seniors Emily Turner also scored. Noah Genest, Cam Moughan and Lydia Petit contributed, Robidoux, Ethan Bergeron and Mike with Moughan winning her seventh con- Lucas chipped in assists. Matt Schirm secutive race and finishing the regular and Noah Brown shared goaltending season undefeated. Petit was her team’s duties. fifth finisher and placed eighth. Ellie Oct. 16 Hills (second place), Abby Bernabei Shepherd Hill 2, Tantasqua 1 — (third), Lianna Jennings (sixth), Molly Although Noah Genest scored and Jack Ledbetter (11th) and Marissa Gebhardt Leland assisted for the Rams’ JV boys’ (12th) also impressed on the three-mile soccer team, Tantasqua lost a nail-biter home course, as Leicester improved to to the Rams. Shepherd Hill took the lead 7-3. in the final 10 minutes of the game. Oct. 17 Quaboag 27, Leicester 28 — In a very close boys’ cross-country race, the host Wolverines lost to the Cougars. Lydia Petit of Leicester, a senior, contributed Leicester’s Ryan Butler had his best to the Wolverines’ victory on Oct. 17 versus race of the season and finished in sec- Quaboag. ond place (19:13) in the three-miler. ATHLETE Oct. 15 Vinny Aubin (third), Matt Berube of David Prouty 185, Holy Name 205 — the The Panthers’ golf team secured a vic- WEEK Courtesy photos tory thanks to Colin Nosek’s 37 (medal- Leicester senior Emily Moughan won her sev- ist), Fisher Haynes (45), Zach Fritze (48) enth consecutive race this season during the and Adam Gibson (55). Wolverines’ senior meet on Oct. 17. Grafton 154, Tantasqua 169 — The Cayleigh Peterson The Leicester High varsity Title VI coordinator at: (508) 459-3313 at 430 Main St., Oxford, MA field hockey player scored her TRANSPORTATION least one week prior to the meeting. team’s first two goals during the continued from page 1 We repair all makes and models of Please contact Sujatha Krishnan at Garage Doors and Wolverines’ 4-0 victory over facilities. [email protected] with any questions or Shepherd Hill Regional on Friday, Electronic Openers • Broken Springs The meetings will be held on the fol- requests for further information. Oct. 19. 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Nick Ethier photos Espyn Davis of Tantasqua looks for open running room versus the Northbridge defense. BY DEAN P. ST. LAURENT head coach Ken] LaChapelle has over SPORTS CORRESPONDENT 300 wins and has so many Super Bowls. STURBRIDGE — Ryan Sears’ over- They’re a great team and they’re a team powering performance in the back- that likes to dictate and make teams get into a track meet and score with them. field was enough to lift the Tantasqua Defenders Dominic Brown (18) and Bryce Iller (87) of Tantasqua zero in on Northbridge ball Our defense played well and offensively Regional varsity football team past pre- carrier Zack Roberts. viously unbeaten Northbridge High, we got off to that quick start.” 35-7, at the Reservation on Friday night, The Rams weren’t able to score in the Oct. 19. Sears, a junior, ran for 250 yards first half, but they got the ball to open on 37 carries and found the end zone the third quarter and were only trailing three times in the win. by a 14-0 count. “We are a run based football team so I A two-touchdown lead can be a dan- expected it, and we executed every sin- gerous one coming out of halftime gle play and everything fell into place, because it is easy for teams to take their Sears explained about his heavy work- foot off the gas-pedal, but Tantasqua load. “The offensive line produced for stuck with what had worked in the first me and if they do that I will produce for half. They ran the ball effectively and them. Those are my brothers and I will swarmed Northbridge’s offense. do something for them if they do some- The Rams were unable to generate thing for me. That is how it works.” anything on their opening third quarter Tantasqua (5-2) got off to a quick start drive and were forced to punt after a and it was clear what they wanted to three-and-out. do, which was control the pace of play, The Warriors then took full advan- win at the point of attack and pound the tage. They capped a 10-play drive with a football. That is what they did and they 32-yard touchdown scamper by quarter- set the tone early. back Sean Farland. The Warriors drove down the field Farland faked it to Sears, who was 76 yards and punched it in from the keyed in on, and took off down the left five-yard line on a powerful touchdown sideline for the touchdown. This gave run by Sears. This gave them a 7-0 lead, Tantasqua a 21-0 lead with 3:38 remain- which they never lost during the dura- ing in the third quarter. tion of the game. “We challenged the defense to come Tantasqua’s defense was stout all game long versus Northbridge, surrendering just seven Tantasqua followed up the open- out and get a three-and-out and also points in a big victory. ing drive touchdown by forcing challenged the offense to score,” Hargis Northbridge (6-1) to punt the football. explained about coming out of the half The Warriors yet again took advan- with energy. “We had a couple oppor- Sparked by a 21-yard run by quar- for the touchdown. Jordan Froment tage and ran it 11 times and eventually tunities to score in the first half, had a terback Zack Roberts, Northbridge booted the extra point kick. scored on a six-yard burst up the middle couple drive killers, but overall we did was able to drive 70 yards on nine Northbridge had cut the lead down by Sears. well.” plays to get on the board. On fourth- to 21-7, but the Warriors scored twice “It was big, you never want to chase Now trailing 21-0 late in the third and-nine from Tantasqua’s 20-yard line, in the fourth quarter to put the game Northbridge from behind, they’re a quarter, the Rams still had some fight Roberts dropped back and sent a per- away. Sears had a 17-yard TD run and great team,” Tantasqua head coach in them. They countered Tantasqua’s fect ball toward senior wide receiver Farland (six carries, 84 yards) added Jon Hargis expressed about their quick scoring drive with one of their own to Sean Rosenlund, who jumped between a 21-yard scoring rush. Jarred Spratt start. “There is a reason [Northbridge close out the third. Tantasqua senior defensive backs kicked five extra points following the Sebastion O’Leary and Bobby Mosely TD’s to account for the 35-7 final. Tantasqua seniors step up on Senior Night to dispatch Millbury

Oct. 18 at the Reservation. McCarthy scored both try and get around the In the Warriors’ 3-0 win of his goals in the first fullbacks,” Rodrigues over Millbury High, two half. The first strike came said. “Usually we have a of the three goals were in the 17th minute, the bunch of guys crashing scored by a senior — second in the 37th min- — guys crashing front, Logan McCarthy — both ute. Tantasqua added an guys crashing back — were set up by another own goal off a Millbury and Logan was just sit- senior — Tyler Rodrigues defender in the second ting there at the top of — and the shutout in goal half. the box and I got it to was notched by a third “Tyler makes the out- him nice and easy. That senior — Brad Beu. side runs,” Guertin said should be a goal nine out With the win Tantasqua of Rodrigues. “He just of 10 times.” improved to 15-1 overall knows how to get into Or, like in this case, and 10-0 in the Southern space and feed people, two out of two times. Worcester County and he does it well. He The win over the League’s A Division. makes the run and feeds Woolies was Beu’s ninth Millbury, which plays in it over and we’ve got to shutout of the season. the SWCL’s C Division, have guys crashing in “I couldn’t do it with- is 7-6-2 overall and 7-4 in and Logan was there out the defense,” Beu league play. crashing twice.” said. “Hunter [Ramsland] Also honored prior to McCarthy said that and Connor [Rich] keep it the beginning of the game once he sees Rodrigues tight and keep most of the Jason Mckay photos in addition to McCarthy, streaking down the out- balls out of my area. Not Jeremiah Dingui of Tantasqua goes in for a header versus a Tantasqua’s Tyler Rodrigues Rodrigues and Beu were side of the field, he works many, if any shots are Millbury player. hustles after a loose ball the Tantasqua Class of on positioning himself in on net, so it makes my before it can roll out of 2019’s Hunter Ramsland, front of the net. job very easy. Shots that bounds. “It’s an emotional to the game, come out Aiden Casinghino, “I’m looking to dupe do come on net, they’re night,” he said. “No mat- was nice; it’s good to BY KEN POWERS Amsey Eroh, Connor the guy to the spot and going to trust me and I SPORTS CORRESPONDENT ter how cold it was all the have them out here. And Rich, Jackson Hall, see where he [Rodrigues] have to be ready. I rely on parents, all the friends, all the families out here, STURBRIDGE — Often Jeremiah Dingui and is seeing. We got a play them all the time to clear all the families still made too, it’s good to have the during Senior Night Tyler Apher. for that. We know where the zone.” it out to come see the support. It’s definitely a games, the efforts of the “You never know what we’re going to put the ball Guertin said that Beu game. You’ve got to play motivator for sure.” seniors being honored you’re going to get with and it’s in the back of was solid, as usual. for them; you’ve got to Added Rodrigues: by a specific school are Senior Night,” Warriors’ the net, said McCarthy, “Brad was tested a lit- bring it home.” “Senior Night is always overshadowed by an head coach Matt Guertin who has played with tle bit. We have a great McCarthy is always a night game, so every- overachieving under- said. “The guys came Rodrigues for many defense and it makes him motivated when he is on one’s always hyped for a classman who wants out and played well. It’s years. “We’ve got chem- look great, even though the pitch, but admitted night game; it’s a great to contribute as a way been a good season; these istry for sure.” he is great,” Guertin said. to possibly being a little atmosphere. Everyone of saying thank you to guys just make it hap- Rodrigues said the “He usually comes up big more amped up against has come out to see us the upperclassmen who pen. We’re lucky enough plan of attack is a simple in big games. He wasn’t Millbury. so we try to play hard have shown said player to have a good, talented one: use the sidelines to tested so much tonight, “[Senior Night] defi- for everyone who comes the way. group of seniors this year. advance the ball and look but when he is he does a nitely gave me extra out, but especially the The aforementioned And all the other guys fill for a moment to send it great job.” motivation,” McCarthy parents.” scenario definitely did in, too. Like they always across. Beu got a little choked said. “Having my friends, not play out Thursday, say, ‘we’re not just a team “We try and look up when asked about who don’t usually come out here; we’re a family.’” as wide as we can; we Senior Night. Friday, October 26, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 15 SPORTS Grafton takes SWCL Golf Championship team title; Tantasqua’s Sosik earns medalist honors

Nick Ethier photos Golfers braved the cold and windy elements at Pine Ridge Country Club in Oxford to partake in the Southern Worcester County League Championship on Thursday, Oct. 18.

BY NICK ETHIER Tommy Remiszewski, 81; Jack Remuck, and Nick Burke, 104), 390 SPORTS STAFF WRITER 81; Jack Ezold, 87), 327 11. Quaboag (Jack Dorman, 90; OXFORD — Following a long and gru- T2. Tantasqua (Michael Sosik, 76; Will Aidan Fitzgerald, 91; Cole Crosby, 108; eling regular season, and before eight Pieczynski, 81; Ryan Slade, 83; Grace Brandon Rice, 110), 399 of the 11 Southern Worcester County Farland, 87), 327 On the individual side, seven of the League schools that fielded a program 4. Northbridge (J.J. Cannon, 81; 66 golfers earned certificates for their embark on their respective Central Robbie Cannon, 81; Will Piett, 84; Ben strong play. Tantasqua’s Michael Sosik Mass. postseason tournaments, the Brodeur, 85), 331 was medalist after carding a 5-over par SWCL Golf Championship was held at 5. Bartlett (Kody Petrelli, 77; Omar 76. Bartlett High’s Kody Petrelli and Pine Ridge Country Club on Thursday, Mercedes, 86; Sam Kontoes, 89; Josie David Prouty Regional’s Colin Nosek Oct. 18 in cold, blustery conditions. Corridori, 94), 346 followed with a tie for second with 77’s. Each member school brought six golf- 6. Auburn (Mike DelloStritto, 86; Grafton’s Wyatt Murray and Millbury’s ers to the 18-hole course, and the top Ryan Henderson, 88; Nic Spanos, 89; Ryan Tarasiak tied for fourth with 78’s, four scores from each team were count- Tyler Pratt, 98), 361 and Grafton’s Matt Lukasevicz and ed toward the team total. There, Grafton 7. David Prouty (Colin Nosek, 77; Deron Breen took sixth and seventh High emerged victorious with a cumu- Zach Fritze, 93; Colin Dube, 95; Fisher place, respectively, with a 79 and an 80. lative stroke score of 321. Tantasqua Haynes, 101), 366 Tantasqua (Division 1), Grafton, Regional and Millbury High tied for 8. Oxford (Liam Jessie, 85; Ryan Parr, Millbury, Northbridge, Auburn and second place with matching 327’s. 89; Bailey Brescia, 94; Steve Cheney, Bartlett (Division 2), and Leicester and The full SWCL Golf Championship 102), 370 David Prouty (Division 3) have all qual- Courtesy photo team results are as follows: 9. Leicester (Ryan Russo, 87; Riley ified for districts and will compete in Tantasqua’s Michael Sosik was the medalist 1. Grafton (Wyatt Murray, 78; Matt Whalen, 92; Ryan Pickett, 95; Devyn those championships, after press time. at the Southern Worcester County League Lukasevicz, 79; Deron Breen, 80; Ty Butkiewicus, 98), 372 Golf Championship after carding a 5-over par Dupuis, 84), 321 10. Uxbridge (Jack Hughes, 89; Joseph 76 at Pine Ridge Country Club. T2. Millbury (Ryan Tarasiak, 78; Bernard, 98; Katie Cullen, 99; Ben Lyons Minutemen hang with unbeaten BVT in first half, then fall in second

UPTON — Facing an undefeated team five times to win a 5-0 decision. in Blackstone Valley Tech, the Bay Path Bay Path head coach Tammy Legere Regional girls’ varsity soccer program praised the way her team battled early had its hands full on Wednesday, Oct. on and the play of keeper Patricia King, 17. who finished with 13 saves. The Minutemen performed excep- The Beavers improved to 9-0-1, while tionally well in the first half, keeping the Minutemen dropped to a still solid the game scoreless. But the Beavers 6-3-3. turned it on in the second half, scoring

Nick Ethier photos Bay Path keeper Patricia King makes one of her 13 saves versus Blackstone Valley Tech. Bay Path’s Isabella Gonyea advances the ball down the field via a header.

lowered their feelings of fatigue or anxiety effects, skullcap helps calm the “worrier” To keep stress at bay, avoid (or reduce) TRAINOR by 20%. Peppermint and cinnamon each who has racing thoughts and constant consumption of alcohol, sugar and caf- continued from page A8 decreased frustration by 25%, increased fret. This herb is useful for all types of feine. alertness by 30%, and made the ride seem anxiety but has also been hailed as an aid such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains 30% shorter. Don’t like candy or gum? Buy for stress caused by hormonal imbalances Just 20 minutes of relaxation or doing and starchy foods increase the amount peppermint or cinnamon air fresheners or in women. something you enjoy each day has shown of serotonin in your brain, a powerful car diffusers for the same effect. German Chamomile: A common garden to restore your mental health and lower neurotransmitter that boosts your mood, ** herb, chamomile is a muscle relaxer that overall anxiety level. calms you down and is beneficial in reduc- Paint RX for panic: The color yellow has mild sedating properties. Chamomile ing overall feelings of anxiety/depression is not only bright, it’s a mood booster tea has long been used to relieve stress and Aromatherapy can soothe frazzled related disorders. Studies also show pasta, too! Just be aware yellow a little goes a promote sleep. It is also used to treat anxi- nerves. Add some essential oils to a warm which is rich in complex carbohydrates long way, and too much bright yellow can ety in sufferers young and old. bath to induce calmness. Sandalwood, can help relieve anxiety and help fight over stimulate the nervous system. Or try Note: Those who have allergies to rag- Lavender and Rose are a few “stress bust- depression. painting your walls orange, or at least a weed, chrysanthemums or asters, should ing” scents to try. ** workable shade of orange, such as peach not use chamomile. ** Meditation mode: Meditation can be or terra cotta. Orange is the top mood Valerian: Valerian is one of the most Win Dinner for Two at the Publick a powerful weapon in the fight against booster and can dispel anxiety, according popular anti-stress herbs. The herb con- House stress, and can work to ward off a panic to experts. Painting a room a light green is tains valepotriates, which work to calm Your tips can win you a great dinner for attacks. Meditation and proper breathing therapeutic for tired, stressed nerves. And anxiety, much the way the drug Valium two at the historic Publick House Historic can helps slow the heart rate and calm studies show bubble gum pink and cool does, but without the addictive qualities. 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When ylang Did you know? the town common in historic Sturbridge. trick is to close your eyes and breathe ylang essential oil is added to a warm Calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins Because I’m in the business of dispensing slowly and deeply, focusing on the breaths. bath, feelings of depression can literally be are hailed for relieving anxiety symptoms. tips, not inventing them (although I can Writer Carol Krucoff of the Seattle Times washed away! take credit for some), I’m counting on you offered this advice on breathing to relieve Lemon balm: lemon balm is a relaxing Fresh peaches contain a natural sedative readers out there to share your best helpful stress and panic: “Slow, deep breathing herb that reduces restlessness, anxiety and that aids in reducing stress and anxiety. hints! is a powerful anti-stress technique. When irritability. It is also used to treat anxiety you bring air down into the lower portion that causes digestive problems. 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Although there was fresh, crisp autumn air. KIMBERLY just see the chrome still clutched in hand. Jenna’s boots no light to show her way, Jenna knew She wriggled through the MASCHI of the handle and the slapped against the damp grass and each step to take. This was not her first panel, and shifted around brass accents. Jenna she slid onto the walkway, up the path time sneaking out of Madam Beatrice’s her hips. Half inside and wrapped the chain she slammed her body against the front Home for Troubled Girls. Troubled she half out, a crash interrupted the silence. around the door handle and through door. Jenna frantically pulled at the laughed, these other girls may be just Jenna froze, a chill ran up her spine, an adjacent banister, clicked on a lock handle and fought against the chains. troubled, Jenna was a bit more. She flowed into her veins, and ran through and did the same to both side doors, and Unwavering and unforgiving chains was the cause of dismay; she wriggled her frozen limbs from head to toe. Her the back. Jenna ran her finger along with lock and no key. in the onslaught of the fear she caused whole body shivered, not from the cold, the bars that adorned each and every She turned to see the man draped in in others. Halloween was a week away, but from fear and excitement. Jenna lis- window. For safety scoffed Jenna, more black and gliding effortlessly towards but Jenna couldn’t wait, this would be tened, no alarms, no footfalls, no yelling likely for imprisonment. her, the trees behind her were moving, her biggest prank yet. out her name in tiresome annoyance. In Back at the front of the house, Jenna more figures formed from the thick fog Jenna reached the bottom of the stair- the clear she thought as she pushed her pulled a few matches from the box and creeping in. Her clutch of pages became case and slipped into the foyer. Dozens way through the frame and bolted into lit them, time to test her next step. She heavier with flames, her run through of open wooden lockers filled the entry- the night. withdrew the thick curled up papers the air adding to the spread of fire. The way. Jenna ran her fingers along the Supplies were where she left them, from her pocket, and lit the tip of the panel! She thought her escape from the rough coat sleeves until she reached hidden in the knot of a large oak tree torch. Light erupted around her. She house could be her rescue now. She her own. Jenna pulled on her coat, directly off the property line and deep was basked in a glow of wavering flame, bent to struggle her way in, but some- and strapped on her boots. Black wool, enough into the woods to make for a and the thick silence was shattered thing large and black blocked her path. the uniform to keep them identical, great hiding spot. Jenna gathered the by sudden slamming and screaming She lowered the flaming torch, now unnoticed, and invisible. Jenna ran her locks and chains, paper and match- above. hot in her hands, to see a young girl hand through her spiked hair and lifted es, and of course, her prized plas- A dozen girls screamed in the upstairs dressed in a black wool coat and spiky the ends to stand erect. Fitting in was tic-wrapped piece of rich chocolate cake. windows. They pounded their fists hair. Jenna gasped and fell back as the not for her, being invisible is meant She had stolen the decadent treat from against the panes and screamed her body became engulfed in flames. She for mischief at midnight. The front the kitchen a day before. Her mouth name. Jenna, face lit by fire smiled up shined a light to her dissected body, half door had three alarms attached; two of watered at the thought of her first bite at them. Joke over she shrugged. What in the home and half out. The fire leapt them in gratitude to Jenna and her past into the soft, velvety, victory snack. a shame, my cake will have to wait she from her top half to her bottom half and schemes. She reached the door and ran She slipped the cake into her pocket thought. spread quickly to the wooden lockers, her fingers along the outer frame. Not along with the matches. The huge roll One girl pounded on the glass with a her troubled sister’s coats became easy the door this time, she thought. On both of papers went into her other pocket paperweight, and the splintering glass kindling. The boney fingers dug into sides of the door were large sidelights of and she gathered the rattling locks and caught Jenna’s eye. The girls were no her flesh and pulled her away from glass panels. The glass panes were two chains in her arms. She walked briskly longer looking at her, they were looking the screams of fright and horror that on the left and two on the right. Jenna back to the home with a wide smile and behind her. Jenna’s body stilled, the she now caused. Chains rattled as the pulled a flathead from her coat, she a keen idea. trees at her back felt menacing, they girls inside tried to free themselves lifted it from the repair man’s tool chest Jenna picked the first of four chains were closing in on her. She turned her from the inferno around them. Jenna days before. The flat metal edge slipped and dumped the rest onto the wet grass head as her gaze took in every stone in slunk against the figure’s grasp as she into the lowest frame between panel and beside the entrance walkway. She had the drive, and every knot in the fence watched her home burn. glass. Jenna wriggled the glass out and swiped the variety of chains and locks until she saw the edge of the trees. The smoke billowed towards her, set it gently aside. She slipped her hand from various field trips the troubled Her body begged to stay statue but her carrying the sweet aroma of burning away and felt a slight sting, the glass cut girls were invited to. Jenna tended to mind needed to know, what was com- wood, smoking meat, and rich savory her finger tips so finely she barely bled. slink away to peek around. It took her ing from the woods? Jenna turned on chocolate. She reached into her pocket and quick- weeks to find and gather all the materi- her heels and shone the torch into the Happy Halloween! ly wrapped a tissue around the afflicted als she needed. woods. A large masculine figure rose Altercation between neighbors results in arrest

SOUTHBRIDGE — On Monday Oct. determine that Keller was attempting firearm could have been left there by being in possession of a large capacity 15 at approximately 7:30 pm, officers to hide the rifle from officers and were people that have used his car in the feeding device, with the improper stor- were dispatched to 115 High St. for a also able to recover live rounds of .22 past. age of a firearm and with the unlawful reported altercation between neighbors caliber ammunition and fireworks. As a result of this investigation, 20 possession of fireworks. Keller was held involving a firearm. Upon their arrival While officers were speaking with year old Chase Keller of Spencer was pending his release on bail and/or his on scene, officers spoke with a male witnesses, they were informed that charged with the following: carrying a arraignment in Dudley District Court subject who stated he was just involved Keller had hidden another firearm in loaded firearm without a license, with Oct. 16. in an argument with his neighbor and his motor vehicle that was parked out- a person who was visiting and had dis- side of the building prior to their arrival played a firearm during the altercation. on scene. Officers proceeded to Keller’s few, if any, respond. Folks also don’t WORKSHOP realize that an agent will not consid- An investigation ensued during motor vehicle and observed (in plain continued from page 1 which time officers had conversation view) two .22 caliber rounds of ammu- er representing an author unless they with a male subject who was identi- nition in the cup holder. They subse- first manuscript, all writers will even- have a story that will make money for fied as the neighbor and another male quently searched Keller’s motor vehicle tually deal with the dreaded writer’s the publisher. It is a highly competitive subject who was visiting and identified and recovered the following; an unse- block. At Londergan’s workshop, sev- marketplace that revolves around mak- as Chase Keller. Both male subjects cured and loaded 12 gauge Mossberg eral tips for overcoming writer’s block ing money.” had visible bruising on their faces and shotgun with a collapsible stock, five 12 will be discussed. Additionally, strate- One of the most enjoyable aspects one of the subjects was bleeding from gauge rounds of ammunition, an unse- gies will be presented for writers who of the workshop for attendees is the his eye socket and obviously recent- cured bolt action Springfield .22 caliber complete the majority of their works creative exercises Londergan employs. ly involved in some type of physical long rifle, an unsecured Iver Johnson but don’t know how to finish them. Sometimes all it takes to push through altercation. The tenant and Keller both .22 caliber revolver containing eight Creating a satisfactory ending for the writer’s block is a change of pace, and claimed they were just assaulted by the cartridges of expended ammunition and reader is often the most challenging Londergan has no shortage of fun tenant across the hall who officers were two large capacity feeding devices com- part of the whole process. prompts. In the past, he has asked just talking to, and denied having any patible with the Kel-Tech rifle. Of course, the end of a writer’s man- attendees to write about experiences firearms in the apartment. It was confirmed that Keller pos- uscript represents the beginning of an ranging from their best holiday mem- During further conversation with sessed a valid firearms identification entirely new challenge: the path to pub- ory to their favorite book. The prompts Keller and the tenant he was visiting, a card (FID) but did not possess a class A lication. Sometimes it can be hard to also facilitate group discussion and Kel-Tech rifle that was concealed inside license to carry firearms. know which route is best-suited for allow writers to connect and collabo- of a blanket was recovered inside the Keller admitted the vehicle belonged a given manuscript, but Londergan’s rate. apartment on the couch where Keller to him but denied knowing there was workshop will help guide writers “There is always a lot of discussion had been sitting. Officers were able to a pistol in his vehicle and claimed the through the confusion. Topics to be at the workshops. Individual issues or covered include self-publishing, tra- problems anyone is having with their eral businesses helped friends, fellow Scouts, ditional markets, literary agents, and writing are discussed, and the group EAGLE pay for supplies, while and even a few town query letters. Previously shunned in helps them with suggestions and obser- continued from page 1 other companies allowed officials joined him at a literary circles, self-published books vations,” Londergan said. The workshop cost is $95 and lunch is Stolberg’s project also Stolberg to place col- ceremony unveiling the have increased in popularity in recent included. Registration is required; the included the installation lection buckets at their new tables. Although years and may be the best option for registration deadline is Oct. 30. of two grills at the park, locations for fundraising. only four percent of all many writers. To register for the workshop, send an which offers great sight- American Legion Post Boy Scouts earn the rank “People do not realize how difficult email to [email protected] or lines of an adjacent base- 443 also got involved to of Eagle Scout, Stolberg it can be to get an agent,” Londergan call 413-436-7901. ball field. Now guests can assist the effort. joins several other Troop added. “It is possible to send a query eat at the picnic tables Stolberg even benefited 123 members who recent- letter to 100 or more agents and have while enjoying ball- from the craftsmanship ly celebrated the accom- games. of his grandfather, Robert plishment. “My original idea was Stolberg, who helped pre- At the Oct. 14 ceremo- floor under new contracts. If they wish SUGDEN to move elsewhere in town, officials to build picnic tables and pare the wood and build ny, town officials and continued from page 1 place them on the town the tables. Nameplates residents congratulated have already committed to working with tenants to help them secure new Common, but as I went attached to each table will Stolberg for his commit- it’s exciting to see a business articulate a locations in the Route 9 corridor. around to the different remind park patrons of ment to improving the commitment to purchasing the historic Listed on the State Register of Historic departments in town the businesses and orga- community. Guests then but deteriorated building. Constructed Places, the Sugden Block building has and received feedback, I nizations that supported enjoyed a barbecue cour- in 1889, the three-level building at 117 served the town in multiple capacities found out that placing the the project. Moreover, a tesy of the new grills. Main St. has been an icon of the down- over the years. Initially constructed picnic tables at a town specialized handicapped Stolberg thanks every- town corridor for several decades, tak- to provide revenue for the adjacent park would be better,” sign is in place to guide one who assisted him ing up roughly 30,000 square feet at Richard Sugden Library, the building Stolberg said. “After guests seeking that spe- with the project, as well the intersection of Pleasant Street and has since housed retail stores, newspa- that I picked Rochdale cific table. as town and park officials Main Street. per offices, restaurants, law offices, and Park, as I live close by “I think the project for their support of the The town has leases in place with several other occupants. It is currently and Towtaid Park was turned out great — it effort. business tenants of the building that home to a mix of large studio spaces and already getting worked really opens up the park,” “I had a lot of great help run through 2019 and 2020, but select- small offices, but less than half of the on.” Stolberg said. “I hope my on this project, and I hope men have no interest in possessing the building’s spaces are tenanted. The project was made project is able to bring to see more people down building beyond that. An initial request The town has a lease in place with one possible by contribu- attention to the park and here using the park,” for proposals phase expired this past tenant that runs through 2020, in additions in many forms bring more improve- Stolberg said. summer with no interest in the build- tion to three other leases that expire from Stolberg’s friends, ments to the park in the If you would like to ing from private buyers, but the second in 2019. Moreover, there are three ten- family and the commu- future.” check out the finished phase yielded the Mexicali proposal. ants-at-will occupying the building on nity. Donations from sev- During an Oct. 14 product, the park is locat- “This is an exciting opportunity to event, Stolberg’s family, ed at 1030 Stafford St. save a beautiful building that means month-to-month rental agreements. For so much to our town,” said Selectman town officials, it was crucial to find a Wendy Berthiaume. “If this goes private buyer and obviate the decision your CO alarm is sounding, move imme- through and Mexicali can expand and to demolish the building. COAL diately to fresh air, call 9-1-1 and seek “Demolition would have been very continued from page A9 have outdoor seating, I think that would medical treatment,” said Ostroskey. be great for the town.” costly for the town. The costs wouldn’t In 2017, Massachusetts Fire see it, smell it or taste it. There should Several business tenants made signif- have been limited to taking down the be one CO alarm on every level of your Departments reported responded to building – we also would have needed 15,755 CO calls and that they detected icant investments to improve their spac- home and outside the bedrooms.” es in recent years, despite their aware- to improve the site afterward,” said CO alarms should be replaced every elevated levels of carbon monoxide in ness of the building’s uncertain future. Selectman Warren Monette. “This has 5-7 years (follow the manufacturer’s 4,688 of those calls. the opportunity to be a great project for For more information on carbon mon- If the Mexicali proposal is approved by recommendations) unless it is a newer the entire downtown area.” model with 10-year sealed battery. oxide safety or the requirements for selectmen and the project moves for- CO alarms in Massachusetts homes, go ward, tenants would eventually have to The Board expected to vote during its Exposure to carbon monoxide can pro- Oct. 22 meeting on whether to authorize duce flu-like symptoms such as: head- to: www.mass.gov/dfs and search on move from their current spaces to allow ache, nausea, dizziness, confusion and/ Carbon Monoxide Safety. for the renovation. Once the project Town Administrator Thomas Gregory or fainting. For more information on how to Keep is complete, tenants would have the to proceed with negotiations for the At higher levels, CO exposure can Warm, Keep Safe this winter go to www. opportunity to lease spaces on the first project. cause unconsciousness and death. mass.gov/dfs and search on Winter “If you have any of these symptoms or Heating Safety. 18 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 26, 2018 POLICE REPORTS phones, op w/suspended license, p.m.: investigation (Pryor Road), services rendered; 3:26 p.m.: disturbance Leicester Police Department citation issued; 1:10 p.m.: ambulance vices rendered; 1:14 p.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), services rendered; 4:37 (Folsom Street), transported; 1:59 p.m.: (River Street), verbal warning; 1:43 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written Editor’s Note: The information con- shoplifting (Soojians Drive), name and p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), spo- warning; 5:03 p.m.: disturbance (Main tained in this police log was obtained address redacted from police log, shop- ken to; 2:55 p.m.: ambulance (Soojians Street), services rendered; 5:25 p.m.: through public documents kept by the lifting by concealment, larceny under Drive), transported; 3:18 p.m.: inves- welfare check (South Main Street), police department, and is considered $1200, conspiracy; name and address tigation (Griffin Road, Charlton), services rendered; 5:49 p.m.: missing to be the account of the police. All redacted from police log, shoplifting by services rendered; 3:48 p.m.: mv stop person (South Main Street), spoken to; subjects are considered innocent until concealment, larceny under $1200, con- (Main Street), citation issued; 4:19 8:28 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), name proven guilty in a court of law. spiracy, report taken; 2;09 p.m.: officer p.m.: disabled mv (Huntoon Memorial and address redacted from police log, Police agencies can no longer print wanted (West Street), report taken; Highway), assisted; 4:29 p.m.: harass- op w/revoked registration, report the names of people who are arrested 2:25 p.m.: officer wanted (Soojians ment (Spring Street), report taken; taken; 9:07 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), or charged with domestic assault relat- Drive), report taken; 2:26 p.m.: assault 5:42 p.m.: officer wanted (Pleasant 9:16 p.m.: summons service (Crystal ed charges. The new law is designed and battery, location, name, address, Street), report taken; 5:48 p.m.: mv Street), unable to serve; 9:25 p.m.: mv to protect victims, so they are not and charges redacted from police log, stop (Stafford Street), verbal warn- stop (Pine Street), citation issued; 11:05 re-victimized through indirect identi- report taken; 3:57 p.m.: trespassing ing; 6:00 p.m.: warrant service (Mt. p.m.: structure fire (Stafford Street), fication. (Soojians Drive), report taken; 4:53 Pleasant Street), Eric John Simonson, unfounded; 11:50 p.m.: animal com- p.m.: mv stop (Huntoon Memorial 56, 7 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Leicester, plaint (Bunker Hill Road), no service THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Highway), mv towed; 5:10 p.m.: suspi- failure to appear upon recognizance, necessary. 12:43 a.m.: assist other agency cious person (Main Street), spoken to; arrest; 6:14 p.m.: arrest warrant ser- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 (Huntoon Memorial Highway), ser- 5:13 p.m.: assist citizen (South Main vice (Town Beach Road), unable to 12:46 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), vices rendered; 1:34 a.m.: mv stop Street), services rendered; 5:17 p.m.: serve; 6:31 p.m.: arrest warrant ser- verbal warning; 12:55 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), citation issued; 2:33 shoplifting (Soojians Drive), Walter vice (Cricklewood Drive), unable to (Main Street), verbal warning; 1:24 a.m.: open door/window (Winslow Stewart, 57, 33 Alvarado Avenue, #10, serve; 7:13 p.m.: arrest warrant ser- a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), ver- Avenue), services rendered; 6:34 a.m.: Worcester, straight warrant, arrest; vice (South Street), unable to serve; bal warning; 1:59 a.m.: suspicious mv erratic operation (Main Street), ver- 6:49 p.m.: officer wanted (Soojians 7:59 p.m.: summons service (Pleasant (Stafford Street), services rendered; bal warning; 9:30 a.m.: assist citizen Drive), services rendered; 7:37 p.m.: Street), served; 8:08 p.m.: summons ser- 2:40 a.m.: animal complaint (Stafford (South Main Street); 10:18 a.m.: mv ambulance (Grammond Road, vice (Main Street), unable to serve; 8:22 Street), services rendered; 11:40 a.m.: stop (Stafford Street), spoken to; 10:49 Worcester), transported; 9:30 p.m.: p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), verbal ambulance (Main Street), transported; a.m.: assist other agency (Main Street), suspicious person (Mannville Street), warning; 8:27 p.m.: summons service 11:47 a.m.: ambulance (Main Street), services rendered; 12:29 p.m.: accident spoken to; 11:49 p.m.: mv stop (Main (Burncoat Lane), served; 8:32 p.m.: transported; 1:32 p.m.: animal com- (Main Street), report taken; 1:47 p.m.: Street), name and address redacted investigation (South Main Street), ser- plaint (Dale Court), report taken; 2:06 shoplifting (Soojians Drive), name from police log, unlicensed operation, vices rendered; 8:35 p.m.: summons p.m.: summons service (South Main and address redacted from police log, no inspection sticker, citation issued. service (Cedar Lane), no action noted Street), served; 5:29 p.m.: mv stop shoplifting by asportation; name and MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 in police log; 8:43 p.m.: abandoned 911 (Stafford Street), verbal warning; 5:41 address redacted from police log, shop- 12:28 a.m.: mv stop (McNeil call (Boyd Street), services rendered; p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), writ- lifting by asportation, arrests; 3:05 p.m.: Highway), assisted; 1:09 a.m.: mv stop 8:58 p.m.: harassment (Spring Street), ten warning; 5:43 p.m.: mv stop (Main investigation (Crystal Street), services (Stafford Street), citation issued; 1:30 report taken; 9:06 p.m.: summons ser- Street), written warning; 6:04 p.m.: mv rendered; 3:46 p.m.: summons service a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), name vice (Atwood Road), served; 9:34 p.m.: stop (Stafford Street), written warning; (Collier Avenue), unable to serve; 3:58 and address redacted from police log, location, name and address redacted 6:14 p.m.: suspicious mv (Mannville p.m.: animal complaint (Mulberry unlicensed operation, speeding, cita- from police log, services rendered; 9:48 Street), spoken to; 6:31 p.m.: mv stop Street), services rendered; 4:06 p.m.: tion issued; 7:24 a.m.: animal complaint p.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), (Main Street), spoken to; 7:30 p.m.: mv stop (Warren Avenue), citation (Marlboro Street), gone on arrival; 8:26 verbal warning; 10:28 p.m.: warrant abandoned 911 call (Marshall Street), issued; 4:08 p.m.: mv stop (South Main a.m.: fraud (Marshall Street), report service (South Main Street), Craig spoken to; 8:42 p.m.: suspicious activi- Street), citation issued; 4:47 p.m.: mv taken; 8:41 a.m.: assist citizen (South S. Beckwith, 41, 994 Stafford Street, ty (Main Street), no service necessary; stop (Main Street), verbal warning; Main Street); 9:13 a.m.: ambulance Leicester, straight warrant, arrest; 9:04 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spo- 4:59 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), cita- (Henshaw Street), transported; 11:14 11:06 p.m.: transport (out of town), ken to; 9:11 p.m.: mv stop (South Main tion issued; 6:33 p.m.: investigation a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation services rendered; 11:56 p.m.: suspi- Street), spoken to. (Charlton Street), services rendered; issued; 11:29 a.m.: lost/found (Meadow cious mv (Mannville Street), services MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 7:09 p.m.: summons service (Collier Lane), services rendered; 12:18 p.m.: rendered; 11:58 p.m.: suspicious mv 12:12 a.m.: assist other PD (Park Avenue) served; 8:04 p.m.: mv stop disturbance (Stafford Street), peace (Mannville Street), services rendered. Lane), services rendered; 1:04 a.m.: mv (Stafford Street), verbal warning; 8:58 restored; 12:46 p.m.: larceny (Main THURSDAY, OCTOBER11 stop (King Street Extension), Kayla p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), verbal Street), report taken; 1:32 p.m.: mv 12:27 a.m.: welfare check (Trenton L. Little, 24, 8 Park Lane, Leicester, warning; 9:00 p.m.: mv stop (South stop (Pleasant Street), citation issued; Street), transported; 6:26 a.m.: errat- OUI liquor, negligent operation, fail- Main Street), verbal warning; 9:11 p.m.: 1:44 p.m.: animal complaint (Pleasant ic operation (Main Street), unable ure to stop, arrest; 8:02 a.m.: investi- mv stop (River Street), verbal warning; Street), no service required; 4:16 p.m.: to locate; 10:05 a.m.: investigation gation (Paxton Street), services ren- 9:13 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), mv stop (South Main Street), verbal (Stafford Street), services rendered; dered; 10:58 a.m.: investigation (Paxton name and address redacted from police warning; 4:17 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford 10:12 a.m.: suspicious mv (Marshall Street), services rendered; 11:59 a.m.: log, shoplifting by asportation, report Street), spoken to; 4:29 p.m.: suspicious Street), services rendered; 11:13 a.m.: investigation (Sconset Avenue), ser- taken; 9:18 p.m.: suspicious activity mv (Main Street), gone on arrival; 4:50 incident redacted from police log vices rendered; 12:45 p.m.: suspicious (Stafford Street), referred; 9:26 p.m.: p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), written (Main Street), gone on arrival; 1:11 person (Bottomly Avenue), services mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; warning; 5:01 p.m.: arrest warrant ser- p.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), mv rendered; 1:25 p.m.: ambulance (Watch 9:38 p.m.: ambulance (Pleasant Street), vice (Stafford Street), no service; 5:16 towed; 1:11 p.m.: welfare check (Main Street), transported; 7:09 p.m.: mutual transported; 9:40 p.m.: suspicious mv p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), citation Street), assisted; 1:50 p.m.: incident aid (Wilson Avenue, Spencer), trans- (Mannville Street), spoken to. issued; 5:26 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford and location redacted from police ported; 7:58 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Street), verbal warning; 5:33 p.m.: mv log, report taken; 2:05 p.m.: assault Street), verbal warning; 9:00 p.m.: 6:51 a.m.: suspicious mv (Chapel stop (Stafford Street), Manuel German, (Soojians Drive), services rendered; ambulance (Lake Avenue), transport- Street), gone on arrival; 10:40 p.m.: Jr., 22, 26 School Street, Southbridge, 2:18 p.m.: lost/found (Soojians Drive), ed; 10:58 p.m.: ambulance (Stafford erratic operation (South Main Street), unlicensed operation, no inspection services rendered; 2:19 p.m.: wel- Street), transported. written warning; 11:17 a.m.: ambu- sticker, arrest; 6:05 p.m.: ambulance fare check (Rawson Street), services TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 lance (Pine Street), transported; 12:15 (Parker Street), transported; 8:55 p.m.: rendered; 2:27 p.m.: welfare check 7:48 a.m.: erratic operation (Soojians p.m.: mv off the road (Main Street), assist citizen (South Main Street), spo- (Rawson Street), services rendered; Drive), spoken to; 8:22 p.m.: animal assisted; 1:41 p.m.: erratic operation ken to; 9:36 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), 2:34 p.m.: assist citizen (Paxton Street), complaint (Winslow Avenue), ser- (Main Street), unfounded; 1:59 p.m.: verbal warning; 9:54 p.m.: mv stop services rendered; 4:21 p.m.: mutual vices rendered; 9:01 a.m.: disturbance erratic operation (Soojians Drive), (Stafford Street), verbal warning; 10:13 aid (Chestnut Street, Spencer), trans- (Collier Avenue), transported to hos- assisted; 3:13 p.m.: investigation p.m.: disabled mv (Marshall Street), ported to hospital; 4:29 p.m.: inves- pital; 9:42 a.m.: accident (Main Street), (South Main Street), name and address unable to locate. tigation (Soojians Drive), services report taken; 9:54 a.m.: disturbance redacted from police log, assault and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 rendered; 4:46 p.m.: entire incident (Reservoir Street), peace restored; battery, services rendered; 5:10 p.m.: 12:16 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- redacted from police log; 4:55 p.m.: 10:43 a.m.: assist other agency (South ambulance (Main Street), transport- bal warning; 12:30 a.m.: mv stop (Main lost/found (Soojians Drive), assisted; Main Street), services rendered; 12:42 ed; 5:38 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), Street), written warning; 1:14 a.m.: mv 5:07 p.m.: animal complaint (Huntoon p.m.: investigation (Institute Road, written warning; 7:05 p.m.: runaway stop (Main Street), written warning; Memorial Highway), unable to locate; Worcester), services rendered; 12:43 (Mulberry Street), services rendered; 7:45 a.m.: investigation (South Main 5:17 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), p.m.: mutual aid (Richards Avenue, 7:13 p.m.: suspicious mv (Mannville Street), services rendered; 7:49 a.m.: Alexander Ward Clemens, 29, 223 Old Paxton), transported; 12:53 p.m.: Street), spoken to; 9:39 p.m.: mv stop mv stop (Pine Street), citation issued; Webster Road, Oxford, shoplifting disabled mv (Huntoon Memorial (Main Street), spoken to. 8:49 a.m.: assist citizen (South Main by asportation/2nd offense, larceny Highway), services rendered; 1:07 p.m.: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Street); 9:06 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main under $1200, arrest; 5:42 p.m.: disabled investigation (Pryor Road), services 1:09 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- Street), services rendered; 9:16 a.m.: mv (Main Street), assisted; 5:43 p.m.: rendered; 1:56 p.m.: assist other PD bal warning; 2:28 a.m.: suspicious mv larceny (Pleasant Street), report taken; harassment (Woodland Road), report (Main Street), services rendered; 3:39 (Main Street), services rendered; 8:42 9:18 p.m.: investigation (South Main taken; 6:28 p.m.: ATV complaint (South p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Winslow a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), mv towed; Street), services rendered; 9:33 a.m.: Main Street), spoken to; 8:26 p.m.: acci- Avenue), unable to locate; 4:39 p.m.: mv 10:03 a.m.: disabled mv (Main Street), animal complaint (King Street), ser- dent (Peter Salem Road), report taken; stop (Stafford Street), spoken to; 4:42 assisted; 11:10 a.m.: suspicious person vices rendered; 10:13 a.m.: ambulance 9:01 p.m.: ambulance (South Main p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), citation (Pleasant Street), spoken to; 11:47 p.m.: (Watch Street), transported; 10:25 a.m.: Street), transported. issued; 4:47 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford assist citizen (South Main Street); 1:00 assist citizen (South Main Street), ser- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Street), spoken to; 5:00 p.m.: mv stop p.m.: debris in road (Huntoon Memorial vices rendered; 11:33 a.m.: investigation 8:38 p.m.: animal complaint (Towtaid (Stafford Street), written warning; 5:03 Highway), services rendered; 2:15 p.m.: (Main Street), services rendered; 11:40 Street), gone on arrival; 10:04 a.m.: mv p.m.: mv stop (River Street), written mv stop (Pine Street), citation issued; a.m.: assist citizen (Huntoon Memorial stop (Stafford Street), citation issued; warning; 5:07 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford 2:21 p.m.: larceny (Dale Street), report Highway), services rendered; 11:47 10:15 a.m. assist citizen (South Main Street), verbal warning; 5:13 p.m.: taken; 2:50 p.m.: disturbance (Stafford a.m.: parking complaint (Washburn Street); 10:22 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford mv stop (Stafford Street), name and Street), spoken to; 3:59 p.m.: investi- Square), citation issued; 12:52 p.m.: Street) citation issued; 10:41 a.m.: mv address redacted from police log, op w/ gation (Dale Street), spoken to; 4:05 malicious mischief (Marshall Street), stop (River Street), spoken to; 10:41 suspended registration, uninsured mv, p.m.: ambulance (Baldwin Street), services rendered; 1:32 p.m.: suspi- a.m.: mv stop (River Street), spoken no inspection sticker, citation issued; transported; 5:09 p.m.: mv stop (Main cious person (Main Street), spoken to; to; 10:52 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), 5:36 p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), Street), written warning; 5:21 p.m.: 1:43 p.m.: assist citizen (South Main citation issued; 10:55 a.m.: mv stop verbal warning; 5:59 p.m.: arrest war- ambulance (Pleasant Street), trans- Street), services rendered; 2:28 p.m.: (River Street), written warning; 11:13 rant service (King Terrace), no ser- ported; 5:22 p.m.: ambulance (Pleasant suspicious activity (Soojians Drive), a.m.: ambulance (Main Street), trans- vice; 6:10 p.m.: suspicious mv (Huntoon Street), transported; 5:29 p.m.: distur- services rendered; 2:58 p.m.: ambu- ported; 1:47 p.m.: ambulance (Main Memorial Highway) investigated; 6:19 bance (Collier Avenue), spoken to; lance (Fairview Drive), transport- Street), transported; 2:09 p.m.: entire p.m.: assault (Paxton Street), trans- 5:31 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), ed; 3:44 p.m.: investigation (Pleasant incident redacted from police log; 2:16 ported to hospital; 6:39 p.m.: ambu- Thomas Mazzilli, 37, 12 Reynolds Road, Street), services rendered; 3:51 p.m.: p.m.: search warrant service (out of lance (Whittemore Street), transport- Warren, shoplifting by asportation/3rd investigation (Soojians Drive), 3:56 town), services rendered; 3:56 p.m.: ed; 7:56 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), offense, trespassing; name and address p.m.: investigation (Howard Terrace), mv stop (Main Street), written warn- verbal warning; 8:44 p.m.: erratic oper- redacted from police log, shoplifting services rendered; 4:19 p.m.: mv stop ing; 4:09 p.m.: accident (Main Street), ation (Paxton Street), unable to locate; by asportation, arrests; 6:15 p.m.: sus- (Rawson Street), citation issued; 5:08 mv towed; 4:38 p.m.: runaway (Collier 8:56 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal picious activity (Virginia Drive), ser- p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), cita- Avenue), spoken to; 4:39 p.m.: b&e warning; 9:03 p.m.: mv stop (McNeil vices rendered; 9:11 p.m.: animal com- tion issued; 5:32 p.m.: suspicious mv (Lexington Avenue), report taken; 6:15 Highway), mv towed; 10:53 p.m.: wel- plaint (Dale Street), services rendered; (Main Street), assisted; 6:29 p.m.: wel- p.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), fare check (Parker Street), services 9:33 p.m.: mv stop (Henshaw Street), fare check (Main Street), report taken; mv towed; 6:23 p.m.: erratic operation rendered; 11:48 p.m.: investigation written warning; 10:02 p.m.: suspicious 8:24 p.m.: assist other PD (Stafford (South Main Street), gone on arrival; (South Main Street), services rendered. activity (Moose Hill Road), services Street), unable to locate; 8:53 p.m.: mv 7:46 p.m.: disturbance (Soojians Drive), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 rendered; 10:50 p.m.: erratic operation stop (Paxton Street) verbal warning; spoken to; 9:03 p.m.: parking complaint 2:32 a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon (Main Street), unfounded; 11:49 p.m.: 9:12 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- (Main Street), spoken to; 10:46 p.m.: Memorial Highway), transported; 9:49 mv stop (South Main Street), name and bal warning; 9:41 p.m.: mv stop (Main assist other PD (South Main Street), a.m.: investigation (Cambridge Street, address redacted from police log, op w/ Street), verbal warning. services rendered. Worcester), services rendered; 10:17 suspended license, complaint applica- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 a.m.: mv theft (Mill Street), services tion issued. 7:04 a.m.: ambulance (Crestwood 12:13 a.m.: suspicious mv (Washburn rendered; 11:28 a.m.: mutual aid (West SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Road), transported; 7:38 a.m.: fraud Square), services rendered; 12:33 p.m.: Main Street, Spencer), transported to 12:30 a.m.: ambulance (Collier (South Main Street), services ren- mv stop (Huntoon Memorial Highway), hospital; 12:05 p.m.: assist motorist Avenue), services rendered; 12:49 a.m.: dered; 8:20 a.m.: investigation (Sconset verbal warning; 7:42 a.m.: assist citizen (Stafford Street), Joseph L. Rovezzi, mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; Avenue), services rendered; 8:33 a.m.: (South Main Street); 11:25 a.m.: mutual 53, 15 Milne Road, Rutland, unlicensed 3:38 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), animal complaint (Virginia Drive), aid (town of Auburn), services ren- operation, OUI liquor/2nd offense, services rendered; 10:25, 10:30 and 10:36 services rendered; 8:48 a.m.: investiga- dered; 11:59 a.m.: ambulance (South negligent operation, arrest; 12:28 p.m.: a.m.: each incident completely redact- tion (Wilson Avenue, Spencer), report Main Street), transported; 12:27 p.m.: ambulance (Sunset Drive), transported from police log; 10:40 a.m.: summons taken; 10:13 a.m.: investigation (Bond shoplifting (Soojians Drive), report ed; 1:31 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), service (Cedar Lane), unable to serve; Street), services rendered; 10:32 a.m.: taken; 12:44 p.m.: erratic operation transported; 4:07 p.m.: suspicious mv 10:46 summons service (Burncoat investigation (Hemlock Street), ser- (Main Street), services rendered; 1:11 (South Main Street), spoken to; 6:04 Street), served; 11:01 p.m.: summons vices rendered; 10:55 a.m. assist citizen p.m.: assist citizen (Pleasant Street); p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), citation service (Pleasant Street), served; 12:25 (Main Street), services rendered; 12:07 1:48 p.m.: welfare check (Main Street), issued; 7:31 p.m.: location and incident p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), name p.m.: trespassing (Stafford Street), spo- services rendered; 2:22 p.m.: suspicious redacted from police log, transported and address redacted from police log, ken to; 12:49 p.m.: investigation (White person (Main Street), investigated; 2:41 to hospital; 8:51 p.m.: animal complaint impeded operation of mv/also head- Birch Street), services rendered; 1:11 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), ser- (Pleasant Street), services rendered. 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Walk ‘N Wag pledge raising trail walk al Harvest Thyme craft fair will be held Saturday October 27 with scavenger hunt, doggie games on Oct. 27 at St. John’s Church, in East Saturday November 3 and contests, music, food & craft ven- Brookfield. We are currently accepting HALLOWEEN BARKTACULAR On RUN-WALK FOR DIABETES: The dors and other Halloween fun for fam- applications for vendors. The cost is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 Apple Run/Walk for Diabetes is an ilies and pets. Special featured events $25. per table if you apply before Sept. p.m. at Camp Marshall, 92 McCormick event organized by the Lions Club include indoor RC racetrack sponsored 30. For more information please call Road, Spencer a Halloween event to of the Brookfields’. This year’s run/ by Turn4 HobbyTown, guest appear- Lou Meyerdierks at 508-885-5456. benefit Second Chance is planned. walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 ance by the Pike’s Adam Webster, CGC Indoor and outdoor event activities and covers a 5 mile course on scenic certification by 4 Paws Academy and including costume contest and trick- country roads beginning and ending agility ‘Try Its’. FREE ADMISSION! or-treating for kids and pets, haunted Sunday October 28 at the Brookfield Orchards, 12 Lincoln Families and pets are welcome! hayrides, pony rides, indoor Kid Zone St., North Brookfield. Walkers will HARVEST THYME FAIR: The annu- TRIVIAL FUNDRAISER: Second with carnival games, bouncy castle, annual trivia night at EB Flatts start at 10:30 and runners at 11:00. on Oct 28. 4:00-7:30. $10 per person. The Run/Walk will be in its 13th year, Sandwiches and drinks for sale. All with proceeds donated to two diabetes charities: the Clara Barton Camp for NOTICE OF VACANCY money raised goes towards the 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2020. Diabetic Girls in Oxford and the UMass Bus Drivers – Spare/Substitute Diabetes Research team in Worcester. TANTASQUA REGIONAL/UNION 61 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Run/Walk sponsor Rapscallion SCHOOL YEAR: 2018-2019 Brewery will again be onsite. For more ANTICIPATED START DATE: Immediately information go to RATE: $18 per hour brookfieldslions- club.org. Qualifications: • CDL license preferred or will train Turn To CALENDAR • Appointment is contingent upon approved CORI and Fingerprinting page B5

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NOTICE OF VACANCY: Substitute Teachers ALL SCHOOLS – All Subjects – ALL GRADES TANTASQUA REGIONAL/UNION 61 SCHOOL DISTRICTS SCHOOL YEAR: 2018-2019 ANTICIPATED START DATE: Immediately ~ DAILY RATE VARIES Qualifications: • Minimum of a High School Diploma • Appointment is contingent upon approved CORI and Fingerprinting • Substitutes needed for all district schools grades Pk-12. • Substitutes are on an on-call, as needed basis. • Each school generates its own substitute listing. You may apply in person or send completed application by mail or electronically to: Brenda McCann, Executive Administrative Assistant to Superintendent 320A Brookfield Rd., Fiskdale, MA 01518 508-347-3077 • [email protected] • Email inquiries to: [email protected] Application form with CORI form found here: http://www.tantasqua.org/superintendent/ docs/subapplic.pdf CORI form must be submitted. Notarized copy of driver’s license required if mailed – notary not required if applying in person with appropriate identification. Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, preg- nancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. POSTED: 10-04-2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled LEGALS Town of West Brookfield located in the Rural Residential zon- to be returned no later than 3PM on Peter C Chick of Palm Beach, FL as Zoning Board of Appeals ing district. 11/16/18 to Durgin’s Valley garage Conservator of the property of said Re- A public hearing will be held on Interested Parties may review LLC, Spencer, MA, 01562. Durgin’s spondent has or have been presented Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00 these applications at the Office of Valley Garage reserves the right to to the Court for allowance. p.m. at the West Brookfield Town Hall, Development & lnspectional Services accept or deny any and all bids for You have the right to object to the to act on an application for a Special in Memorial Town Hall located at any reason. Durgin’s Valley Garage account(s). If you wish to do so, you Permit for Coy Hill Solar LLC, property 157 Main Street Spencer, MA 01562, reserves the right to bid at this sale. or your attorney must file a written ap- owned by Edward F. Sullivan, LLC, during regular business hours from Viewing of motor vehicles will strictly pearance and objection at this court on for the property located at 70 Coy Hill 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Wednesday be by appointment only. Vehicles will or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date Road and 18 Beeman Road, West and 7:30am-12:00pm on Thursdays. be sold as is, as seen, with no guaran- of 11/13/2018. This day is NOT a hear- Brookfield. The applicant wishes to The ZBA is committed to ensuring that tees. Winning bidders will be notified ing date, but a deadline date by which build a solar farm for off premise use. its public meetings are accessible to by phone and must remove vehicles you have to object to the account(s). If In Rural Residential District requires people with disabilities. Should you within 24 hours of notification. you fail to file the written appearance a special permit as per section, require auxiliary aids, services, written Registered Owner: Carmen Ortiz, and objection by the return date, action -3.27 Energy Generating Equipment. materials in other formats, or rea- Spencer, MA may be taken in this matter without fur- The public is invited to attend. sonable modifications in policies and Towed on 6/18/2018: 2007 Lincoln MKZ ther notice to you, including the allow- Renee Adams White procedures, please call 508-885-7500 SUV. VIN #2LMDU88C87BJ14839 ance of the account(s). Clerk ext. 180 in advance of the scheduled Registered Owner: Eric Berthiaume Additionally, within thirty days after said October 26, 2018 meeting. c/o Donald Berthiaume return day (or within such other time as November 2, 2018 October 26, 2018 Spencer, MA the Court upon motion may order), you November 2, 2018 towed on 4/20/2018: 2016 Taotao must file a written affidavit of objections Notice of Public Hearing Moped VIN#L9NTEACB0H1003134 stating the specific facts and grounds The Board of Selectmen will hold a ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Registered Owner: Bell Weather Credit upon which each objection is based public hearing on November 14, 2018 The Brookfield Zoning Board of Union and a copy shall be served upon the at 6:00 pm on the Annual License Appeals will hold a public hearing at Manchester, New Hampshire Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Renewals for 2019, including Class II, 6pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Towed 12/10/2017- 2009 Dodge Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Class III, and Gravel. The hearing will in the Brookfield Town Hall Banquet Grand Caravan NH Plate #Z797H Family Court. be held in the McCourt Social Hall of Room. VIN#208HN44ED9R658438 You have the right to send to the Con- Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Street, The purpose of this hearing is a October 26, 2018 servator, by registered or certified mail, Spencer. request by Christopher R Predella for November 2, 2018 a written request to receive a copy of Gary E. Woodbury, Chairman a special permit for a Second Principal November 9, 2018 the Petition and account(s) at no cost October 26, 2018 Use (Brewery/Tap Room/Country to you. Store/Wedding Venue) at 80-81 Lake Commonwealth of Massachusetts IMPORTANT NOTICE Road located in the Rural Residential The Trial Court The outcome of this proceeding Notice of Public Hearing-Spencer District, according to Brookfield Zoning Probate and Family Court may limit or completely take away Zoning Board of Appeals By-laws, Section 4.B.1.c. Worcester Division the above-named person’s right to At the Zoning Board of Appeals meet- Stephen J. Comtois II Worcester Probate and Family make decisions about personal af- ing to be held on Tuesday, November ZBA Chairman Court fairs or financial affairs or both. The 13, 2018 in the McCourt Social Hall of October 26, 2018 225 Main Street above-named person has the right Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Street, November 2, 2018 Worcester, MA 01608 to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may Spencer, MA, a public hearing will be Docket No. WO12P3164PM make this request on behalf of the held on the following items starting at Notice of Sale of Motor Vehicle CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF above-named person. If the above- 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can Under G.L.c. 255, Section 39A CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT named person cannot afford a law- be heard: Notice is hereby given by Durgin’s In the matter of: yer, one may be appointed at State Variance- Applicant/Owner: Matthew Valley Garage, LLC, Spencer, MA Louise B Means expense. Schold. Location: 77 Chickering 01562 pursuant to the provisions of Of: Brookfield, MA WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Road, Spencer Assessor’s Map G.L.c. 225, Section 39A, at Durgin’s Protected Person/ Disabled Person/ Justice of this Court. R16/09. The applicant is looking for Valley Garage on 11/16/18 at 12 Respondent Date: October 10, 2018 a variance under Sections 5.1 and noon there will be a private sealed To the named Respondent and all oth- Stephanie K. Fattman 7.3 of the Spencer Zoning Bylaw as bid sale for the following vehicles to er interested persons, you are here- Register of Probate the lot does not meet the current be sold to satisfy the garage keep- by notified pursuant to Rule 72 of the October 26, 2018 zoning standards for minimum side er’s lien thereon for towing, storage, Supplemental Rules of the Probate & setbacks to allow construction of care and expenses of notices and Family Court, that the nineteenth thru a 16 x 16 addition. The property is sale of said vehicle. Sealed bids are twenty-fifth and final account(s) of Friday, October 26, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 OBITUARIES Evelyn H. Klosek, 97 Kathleen D. McKay, 71

LEICESTER- Club. Upon retirement, Evelyn vol- WEST born in Springfield, daughter of the Evelyn H. (Copp) unteered for 20 years at Fairlawn BROOKFIELD - late Arthur and Rita (Curran) McKay. Klosek, 97, of Maple Hospital. She enjoyed her work Kathleen D. McKay, She lived in Vermont and Palmer, Street died Monday, there, and made many friends while 71, of West Brookfield prior to moving to West Brookfield 28 October 15 in at Fairlawn. She also attended yoga died on Monday, years ago. Homestead Hall in classes at the Leicester Senior with her October 15, 2018 at her Kathleen was a self-taught copyright Worcester. friend Nancy Smith and many wonder- home surrounded by artist, specializing in women and using Her husband ful friends. She enjoyed sewing, knit- her family. recycled materials in her art work. Walter E. Klosek died ting and crafts. She loved vacationing She leaves her wife, She loved animals and pets, always had in 1986. She leaves a at the beach with her family. The fam- Joan A. Bodessa of a smile, with a great sense of humor. daughter Ann E. Weeks and her hus- ily would like to extend their heartfelt West Brookfield. Joan and Kathleen Funeral Services for Kathleen will band Francis of Worcester, three grand- gratitude to the staff at Homestead Hall have been together for the past 33 be held privately. There are no calling children, John Weeks and Elizabeth and the JHC Hospice for the devoted years, and married for the last 14 hours. Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., Weeks of Worcester and James Weeks and compassionate care they gave to years; a brother, Edward T. McKay of 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield and his wife Jennifer, and their son Evelyn, and Sharon Weeks for her ded- Feeding Hills; a sister, Laurie McKay is assisting her family with arrange- Henry of Ontario, Canada, and her ication and support. of Worcester, two nephews, David and ments beloved dog Sammi. She was prede- The funeral was held Friday, Kevin McKay, and two nieces, Kim An online guest book is available at ceased by a son Edward Klosek. October 19 from MORIN FUNERAL Lanier and Leyna Fernandes. She was varnumfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Klosek was born in Worcester, HOME, 1131 Main Street, daughter of Thomas and Marion Leicester with a Mass at 11:00 AM in (Harkins) Copp. She was a secretary St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Street, Lucretia E. Palumbo, 75 for over 25 years at Clark University Leicester. Burial followed in St. retiring in 1987. She was a member Joseph’s Cemetery, Leicester. A call- of St. Pius X Church. She graduated ing hour preceded the service from WEST his wife Rosanne and Samuel Palumbo; from Leicester High School. She was 9:45-10:45 AM. BROOKFIELD - four grandchildren, Claire, Lauren, a member of the Leicester Women’s www.morinfuneralhomes.com Lucretia E. Palumbo, Madeline, and Salvatore. She was born 75, of West Brookfield in Monte Sant’Angelo, Italy, daugh- died on Monday, ter of the late Leonard and Madeline Kathleen S. Davis Brown, 68 October 15, 2018 at (Stelluta) Palumbo. Brookhaven Rest She enjoyed sewing, and reading Home. Christian books. NEW BRAINTREE E. Davis, Jr. and his wife Kimberly of She leaves three Funeral Services for Lucretia will - Kathleen S. Davis Ware, and several nieces and nephews. daughters, Susan be held privately. There are no calling Brown, 68, of New She was born in Ware, daughter of the C. Wojcik and her husband Glen of hours. Braintree died on late William E. Davis. Hardwick, Karen Midolo and her hus- Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Monday, October 15, Kathleen worked as a Sales Associate band Frank of Randolf, NJ and Laura Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- 2018 at St. Vincent at Walmart for over 20 years. J. Mossow of Leominster; ing her family with arrangements. Hospital. She was a member of the New three brothers, Michael Palumbo and An online guest book is available at She leaves her Braintree Congregational Church, and his wife Elaine, Timothy Palumbo and varnumfuneralhome.com husband of 40 years, was very active in the town of New James A. Brown Braintree. She served on the Zoning of New Braintree; two sons, Karl Board of Appeals, and was also a long Brown and his wife Susan, and Harley time Library Trustee. Paul A. Sims, 81 Brown and his fiancé Kristine of New A Funeral Service for Kathleen was Braintree; one daughter, Lee Ann held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October SOUTHBRIDGE- Pierre) Sims, and his two brothers, Brown of New Braintree; one grand- 20, 2018 in the Varnum Funeral Home, Paul A. Sims, 81, of Hobert Sims and William Sims. Paul daughter, Fallon; her mother, Betty A. Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield. Main St., passed away was born in Newton, OH, the son of (Jackson) Davis; two sisters, Bonnie Calling hours were held from 9 to on Tuesday, Oct. Lawrence H. and Flossie (Mossbarger) LaMadeleine of Ware, and Nancy 11am prior to the service. 16th, in the Lanessa Sims. Burke and her husband Michael of An online guest book is available at Extended Care Paul was a machinist and worked for Manchester, N.H.; her brother, William varnumfuneralhome.com Center, Webster, after A & M Tool and Die in Southbridge for a long illness. many years before retiring. He previ- He leaves his two ously worked for Jamesbury Tool and daughters, Marilyn Die in Worcester. Paul was a handy- Sylvia (Sylvie) Martineau Bressette, 53, Ide and her husband Steven of Dudley man and loved to fix anything. He also and Debbie Robidoux and her husband loved to play the steel guitar. Mark of Southbridge; his three sons, A graveside service for Paul will be WARREN- Sylvia Richard Ciejka, Jr. of Palmer; 4 broth- Russell Peet of Worcester, Brian Peet held on Friday, Oct. 26th, at 12:00pm (Sylvie) Martineau ers Francis Martineau of Springfield, and his wife Robyn of Webster and in Oak Ridge Cemetery, 16 Oak Ridge Bressette, 53, former Dennis Martineau of Ware, Norman James Peet and his wife Michelle of Ave., Southbridge. There are no call- long-time fork lift Martineau & long-time companion West Brookfield; many grandchildren ing hours. driver for Flexcon Linda Fourinier of Ware and Richard and great grandchildren. He was pre- The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, Company, Inc., died Martineau of Ware; many nieces, deceased by two sons, Timothy P. Sims 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is direct- October 14th, one day nephews and a special goddaughter, and David Peet. He was also prede- ing arrangements. shy of her 54th birth- Melissa Ciejka. She was predeceased ceased by his former wife, Shirley (St. www.morrillfuneralhome.com day, with her hus- by her son Christopher Bressette for- band Anthony (Tony) merly of Warren. Calling hours for Bressette at her side after a coura- Sylvie will be held Friday, October geous battle with cancer. She was born 26,2018 from 10-11:30AM in Pillsbury Richard T. Linnon, 81 on October 15, 1964 in Palmer, MA, Funeral Home 3 West Brookfield Road, the daughter of the late Lucien and Brookfield followed by the funeral at Lucille (Roy) Martineau and attend- 11:030AM. Burial will be in Brookfield NORTH was predeceased by his wife, Joan M. ed Ware High School. Besides her Cemetery. In-lieu of flowers, donations BROOKFIELD/ (Proulx) Linnon who passed away in mother Lucille, Sylvia leaves her hus- can be made to the Oncology Unit HOLDEN – Richard 2000 and three brothers and three sis- band of more than 36 years, Anthony at Bay State Medical in Springfield, “Dick” T. Linnon, ters. Bressette of Warren; a daughter Wendy MA or the Jason Foundation at the 81, passed away on Dick worked at Sharp Tool in Hudson Bressette & her husband Ron Neilsen Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Saturday, October 13, for over twenty years before retiring in of Warren; 2 grandchildren Madison Hospital in Westborough, MA. For an 2018 after a long battle 2000. Previously, he owned Worcester and Cody Neilsen of Warren; 2 sisters online tribute and guestbook please with cancer. He was Saw and Tool in Worcester and later in Marlene & husband David Vachula visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome.com born in Morristown, Jefferson. Devoted to his faith and his located in the Rural Residential zon- of Chester and Linda & husband NJ, the son of Joseph family, Dick was a good-natured man, ing district. and Elizabeth (Shea) Linnon and had loved and respected by those who knew Interested Parties may review lived in New Jersey and Holden before him. He loved to spend time with his moving to North Brookfield fourteen these applications at the Office of family, especially his grandchildren. years ago. He enjoyed winters in He enjoyed golfing, reading, and was Development & lnspectional Services Boynton Beach, FL. an avid New England sports fan, espe- in Memorial Town Hall located at He leaves his two daughters, cially the Patriots. He was a member of 157 Main Street Spencer, MA 01562, Christine M. Oser and her husband, St. Mary’s Church. during regular business hours from Send all obituary notices to William of Holden and Patricia C. Calling hours were held on Saturday, 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Wednesday Burdett and her husband, Mark of October 20th from 9 to 10 a.m. in the and 7:30am-12:00pm on Thursdays. Leicester; his son, John J. Linnon Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, The ZBA is committed to ensuring that and his husband, Brian Caligaris of Holden followed by a Funeral Mass its public meetings are accessible to Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Westminster; his companion, Diane L. of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. people with disabilities. Should you (Braconnier) Hopkins with whom he Mary’s, 114 Princeton Street, Jefferson. require auxiliary aids, services, written lived; his four grandchildren, Amanda Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, materials in other formats, or rea- Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail Oser, Billy Oser, Sean Burdett and memorial contributions may be made sonable modifications in policies and Jay Burdett; his great granddaughter, to VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, 199 Kali Rae Johnson; two sisters, Lucille Rosewood Dr, Ste 180, Danvers, MA procedures, please call 508-885-7500 “Dede” Caprarola of Morristown, NJ 01923. To share a memory or offer an ext. 180 in advance of the scheduled to [email protected] and Carol Crugnale of Whitehall, PA; online condolence, please visit www. meeting. and several nieces and nephews. He milesfuneralhome.com October 26, 2018 November 2, 2018

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Brookfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at To place an 6pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 In-Memoriam, in the Brookfield Town Hall Banquet Room. Card of Thanks, The purpose of this hearing is a Birthday or Anniversary Greeting, request by Christopher R Predella for In Loving Remembrance a special permit for a Second Principal in the Spencer New Leader, Use (Brewery/Tap Room/Country the deadline is Friday noon Store/Wedding Venue) at 80-81 Lake Specializing In: Cemetery Lettering Luke Lacaire Road located in the Rural Residential Monument Cleaning - Markers 6th Anniversary 10/27/2012 ~ 10/27/2018 for the following week. District, according to Brookfield Zoning Bronze Plaques for Memorial Parks May you always walk in sunshine Find comfort and closure with By-laws, Section 4.B.1.c. And God’s love around you flow, Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) Stephen J. Comtois II a personalized memorial Call For Appointment 508-892-4193 For the happiness you gave us, or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). ZBA Chairman You can add a photo at no additional cost. October 26, 2018 Family Owned/Operated - Indoor/Outdoor Display No one will ever know. Rt. 9 • 1500 Main St., Leicester, MA It broke our hearts to lose you, November 2, 2018 Leo Pepin Jr. • Chantelle Pepin But you did not go alone. To send by mail, please mail to Notice of Sale of Motor Vehicle A part of us went with you, June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., Under G.L.c. 255, Section 39A The day God called you home. Southbridge, MA 01550. Notice is hereby given by Durgin’s A million times we’ve needed you. Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. Valley Garage, LLC, Spencer, MA A million times we’ve cried. 01562 pursuant to the provisions of If love could only have saved you, For more information, G.L.c. 225, Section 39A, at Durgin’s You never would have died. Valley Garage on 11/16/18 at 12 please call June at 508-909-4062 noon there will be a private sealed Colton, Addie, Mom, Dad, Corey, Shelly, or email [email protected] bid sale for the following vehicles to and she’ll be happy to help! be sold to satisfy the garage keep- Justine, Ron, Casey, Nolan, Lexie, Kane, er’s lien thereon for towing, storage, Family & Friends care and expenses of notices and www.StonebridgePress.com sale of said vehicle. Sealed bids are 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 26, 2018 OBITUARIES Loretta M. “Peggy” Ledger,94 Nancy F. Curylo, 74

NORTH Brookfield. At the beginning of her WARE - Nancy F. born in Ludlow, daughter of the late BROOKFIELD- secretarial career, Peggy worked at (DeForge) Curylo, Earl and Sophie (Arnaud) DeForge, Loretta M. “Peggy” American Optical in Southbridge and 74, of Ware died on and has lived in Ware for almost 50 (Dilling) Ledger,94, then at Warren Pumps in Warren. Monday, October 22, years. passed away peace- Peggy was an avid gardener for most 2018 at her home with Nancy enjoyed cooking and baking. fully early on Sunday of her adult life. She loved her flow- her loving family by She made delicious golumbkis, sugar morning, October ers and had beautiful flower gardens. her side. cookies, and date nut bread, along with 21,2018. Peggy had She loved to sew and quilt and always She leaves her hus- many other treats. She loved large fam- been living with played a mean game of scrabble, play- band of 55 years, John ily get togethers and BBQ’s, her cats, her daughters, ing Words With Friends on her iPad J. Curylo; three sons, feeding the humming birds, lighthous- Susan Sacco and Carol Wexler, in for hours on end and was rarely beat, Paul Curylo and his wife Karen, John es, and the solemnness of the beach Whitinsville, MA at the time of her as many can attest to. She also loved J. Curylo, Jr., and Steven Curylo and and the ocean waves. She also enjoyed death. She had lived with Susan over crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles his wife Tina, all of Ware; her daugh- being able to watch and baby sit her the last eight years but previously had and was an avid reader. Family was ter, Angela Curylo and her fiancè Roy grandchildren. Along with John, she been born, raised and lived in North very important to Peggy and she was Foster of Three Rivers; 11 grandchil- volunteered as “Gramma Pickle” for Brookfield for most of her life. always happiest when surrounded by dren, Mark Baldwin, Alicia Mitchell, several years in Clowning for Kidz, a Peggy was married to the late Clifford her loved ones. Tiffany Curylo, Zachary Curylo, group dedicated to the mission of meet- J. Ledger, Sr. and is survived by her She had a great sense of humor and Brandon Thompson, Kyle Thompson, ing the needs of children. two daughters, Susan Sacco and Carol was loved by everyone. Ryon Foster, Devin Foster, Joshua A Funeral Service for Nancy was Wexler, of Whitinsville, and her son Calling hours were on Thursday, Foster, Keith Wells, and Shawn Wells; held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Capuchin Franciscan Friar Clifford October 25,2018 from 4-7PM in Pillsbury eight great-grandchildren, Cameron 11:00am in the Charbonneau Funeral (Kip) J. Ledger, Jr. of Philadelphia, Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North Mitchell, Sophie Mitchell, Amelia Home, 30 Pleasant St, in Ware. Calling PA; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchil- Brookfield. The funeral was held on Baldwin, Natalie Girard, Emma Girard, hours were held from 9 to 11am dren, many nieces and nephews. She Friday from the funeral home with a Aaron Wells, Jocelyn Wells, and Lucas prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, was the daughter of the late Bernard Mass at 1:30PM in St. Josephs Church Wells; her brother, Joseph DeForge, memorial donations may be made to and Evelyn Dilling of North Brookfield 296 Main St. North Brookfield. Burial her son-in-law, Charles Thompson, and the Clowning for Kidz Foundation, P.O. and is predeceased by sisters Pauline was in the parish cemetery followed by several nieces and nephews. She was Box 286, West Warren, MA 01092. Dilling, Ruth Miner, Myrtle Rebello refreshments served at the church. For predeceased by her daughter, Jennifer An online guest book is available at and Shirley Rogers, and brothers an online tribute and guestbook please J. (Thompson) Curylo, as well as her charbonneaufh.com Raymond Dilling, Ernest Dilling, visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome.com brother, William DeForge. She was Wilford Dilling, all of North Brookfield and brother Bernard Dilling of East Sen. Moore launches voting information webpage

BOSTON – With familiar with the many registered Massachusetts the statewide elec- different ways to make voters are eligible to vote tion around the cor- their voice heard,” said early at any early voting ner, Senator Michael Senator Moore. “I hope location in the commu- O. Moore (D-Millbury) that friends, neighbors nity, or by mail. Voters recently launched a and members of the com- may also cast absentee webpage with helpful munity will help circu- ballots if they will be information about how late this information to absent from their munici- Massachusetts residents encourage participation pality on Election Day, or can cast their ballot this in our democratic sys- if they have a disability November. The online tem.” or religious belief which resource provides links The statewide election prevents them from vot- to helpful information is scheduled for Tuesday, ing at their polling place. about how to vote early, Nov. 6. Polls will be open To learn more, absentee or at the polls. across the state from 7:00 please visit Senator “Voting has never a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Early Moore’s website, www. been easier and it’s voting is also available SenatorMikeMoore.com/ important to help ensure beginning Monday, Oct. gotv. that local residents are 22 until Friday, Nov. 2. All Who will YOU BUY RUNNING your next CAR from? Meet: Felix – cause they can see you are genuine, makes I am 35 yrs. old and originally from Chi- my day every single time. FOR OFFICE copee, MA. I am of Spanish (Spain) and Here at Midstate we are a BIG FAMI- Puerto Rican decent and am very fluent LY! We all work together to make sure we in both Spanish and English. I have two operate like one big team. We utilize all of IN NOVEMBER? beautiful little boys, Nathaniel 12yrs. and our resources to make sure every custom- Noah 3 yrs. er gets the best deal possible. It’s all about I have been in the business for 2 the service! 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to 8 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to noon at the calendar and closes for vacation and al just before 2 p.m. Reservations are CALENDAR First Congregational Church, 207 Main inclement weather according to North encouraged. Call (508) 867-7725. continued from page B2 St., Spencer. We will be closed October Brookfield School calendar. This free 15 through the 19 for set-up for our program is sponsored by the Spencer, SHARING CUPBOARD: The Harvest Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20 – 9 Wachusett, North and East Brookfield First Congregational Church of W. VENDOR & CRAFT FAIR: The West a.m. to 2 p.m. Come in and see our daily Coordinated Family Grant in part- Brookfield Sharing Cupboard - serv- Brookfield Elementary Parent Teacher specials. (508) 885-2149. nership with the North Brookfield ing West Brookfield, Warren and West Group will be holding their 10th annual Elementary School. Funded by the Warren. Located at 36 N. Main St., West Vendor and Craft Fair from 9am to 2pm DEJA NEW: Art, Antiques & Massachusetts Department of Early Brookfield, is open Wednesdays 10-11:30 Nov. 3 at West Brookfield Elementary Collectibles Marketplace which is open Education and Care. For more informa- a.m. and Thursdays 7-8 pm. Call the School, 89 North Main St. There will in the St. Joseph’s Rectory building at tion, please call CFCE at (508) 885-2934 church for more information (508) 867- be crafters, vendors, raffles, and more. 759 Main Street Leicester. Hours are or e-mail [email protected]. 7078 Food will be available for purchase. Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- Admission is free, all are welcome to noon, Thursday 3-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 SUPPER TIME: A free, community attend. a.m.-noon, all proceeds going back into meal is held on the first Tuesday of the town’s Food Pantries, Hearts for the month at The Cross Roads Café Heat and programs for the needy. We Coffeehouse, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Saturday are non-profit and run on volunteers. the Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop We are open May into December. Terrace, Warren. All ages are welcome. November 10 There is no cover charge; however, a EAST BROOKFIELD LIBRARY love offering is accepted as a gift to the STRAWBERRY HILL FAIR: On PROGRAMS: The East Brookfield band or musician as thanks to God for Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. the Public Library is currently conducting their sharing of their talent and gift for Ad Libs Leicester First Congregational Church, their fall registration for children’s pro- the glory of God (www.emmanuelortho- by June 1 Washburn Square, Leicester will hold gramming. Rhythm and Rhyme is for dox.org). its annual Strawberry Hill Fair fea- Happy Halloween Ev- toddlers aged 18 mos. to 3 years. This turing gift baskets, handmade knitted eryone! I know it’s several program runs from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 STRE-E-E-TCH: Senior Exercises items, holiday decorations, centerpiec- days away, but people real- a.m. and includes lots of music, finger Classes are held every Wednesday from es, ornaments and much more. There ly get into the spirit weeks plays, physical activities and a story 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rutland Community will be second-hand treasures, raffles, before October 31. Check with a related craft. Center, Glenwood Road. Enjoy an hour baked goods, a country store featuring out our 8th Annual Pet Halloween Costume Preschool story time is geared for of fun and exercise to music to help stay homemade goods and fresh winter pro- Contest in this week’s issue! The photos are children aged 3 to 5 years old. It runs strong, fit, healthy and independent. duce. Enjoy some great lunch specials adorable! Thank you to the sponsors of this from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Seasonal Classes are co-ed and all are welcome. with apple crisp and ice cream at our page, and to THIBAULT’S POULTRY songs, poems, and gross motor activi- The fee is $4 per class. For more infor- cafe. COUNTRY STORE, HARDWICK FARM- ties are part of this program, as well as mation, call Joyce Gamache at (508) ER’S CO-OP, and KLEMS for each provid- a story and craft that encourages fine 754-2821. ing a $25 gift card to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Friday November 16 motor skills. Both programs are held winners! Winners to be announced in the No- on Thursday mornings. Parents and SIT AND KNIT: knitting group every vember 9th issue. caretakers are asked to remain with HOLIDAY CRAFT & BAKE SALE: Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Merriam It’s not too early to think about Thanksgiv- their children. For more information On Friday, Nov. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m., the Gilbert Library, West Brookfield. Bring ing! FIVE LOAVES BAKERY & CAFE can or to register by phone call (508) 867- annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale spon- your sewing, embroidery, knitting or take care of all of your breads, pies, cheese- 7928. You can also like us on Facebook sored by the Ladies Auxiliary American crochet and enjoy some socializing cakes, pastries, cookies, and more for this spe- and visit our website @www.eastbrook- Legion Post 41, 163 N Main Street while you work on your project. cial “heavy on the desserts” day! Stop by for fieldLibrary.com. We look forward to a great lunch & order your holiday goodies (behind Subway), North Brookfield is seeing you! at 13 Mechanic Street in Spencer or call 508- scheduled. Homemade baked goods, N-37: Bingo at the Knights of 885-3760 by November 19. It will be one less local vendors, handcrafted items and a Columbus, 10 Meadow Road, Spencer VFW MEETING: The Rochdale VFW thing to worry about if you’re cooking or need ticket auction. every Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Post 7556 will hold their monthly busi- The first game starts at 6:30 p.m. Along to bring a fantastic dessert to your host/hostess! ness meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the post at with our regular games we feature two Save the date for Saturday, November 3 713 Pleasant Street, Rochdale on the 2nd winner take all games, two 50/50 games from 8-3 for a special fundraiser at Greenville Wednesday Wednesday of each month. and two progressive jackpot games Baptist Church, 700 Pleasant Street in Roch- November 28 with payouts of $600 and $500 respec- dale for Eddie Besse, a local five-year-old with ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: tively. Good food and soft beverages are brittle bones disease. They are raising money On the third Wednesday of each month, available at Judy’s Kitchen. Come and for a special van with a wheel chair lift. There LEICESTER WOMEN’S CLUB: will be an indoor yard sale, bake sale, raffles, Leicester Women’s Club annual Food 6-7 p.m. at the Overlook Independent enjoy some good food, good people and Living Building, fourth floor Solarium, hopefully win a little. face painting and balloon animals for the kids. Auction and also a Silent Auction Early bird entrance fee is $10. See the photo of is Wednesday Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The intent is to build a support system, STAY HEALTHY: The VNA Care this precious little boy on the front of Section B, Leicester Country Club. Cost for meal and stop by to support this worthwhile cause. is $18. Please call Maureen Whitney by exchange practical information, talk Network and Hospice is holding a through issues and ways of coping, free Keep Well Clinic to residents 60 Applications are now being accepted for Friday Nov. 23 at 508-864-6871. If you the 2019-2020 Annual House Building project have an item for the Silent Auction call share feelings, needs and concerns and and older from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at to learn about community resources. the Spencer Fish and Game Club on at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical Carol Ellis for pick up/drop off at 508- High School. See the ad this week for the ap- 769-9770. Guests are always welcome. Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434- Mechanic Street. Local residents may 2551 or kawalker@overlook-mass. have their blood pressure checked and plications deadline and member communities, org for more information. Presented learn about health concerns. Blood or call Peggi Corsi at 508-248-5971 X1700 or by Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH sugar, weight monitoring and other email [email protected] for an application Saturday December 1 and guidelines. Chapter, visit (800) 272-3900 or alz.org. health assessments may also be avail- TIS THE SEASON TO SHOP LOCAL able. VNA Care Network and Hospice FIFTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL: The (November 16 thru December 14) and the THRIFTY: St. Joseph-St. Pius X clinics are funded in part by the United 5th annual Winter Festival at East HOLIDAY TRIPLE PLAY (12/21, Jan 4th & Parish, 759 Main St., Leicester, 508-859- Way, local boards of health, private Brookfield Elementary, 410 E. Main 11th) are coming back this year. Buy 4 weeks 8083.New 2 You Thrift Shop. Hours: foundations. For up-to-date clinic infor- St. is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 1, and get one free for TIS THE SEASON, and 9 AM-2PM. Pix with Santa $20 for a Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. mation visit www.vnacarenetwork.org just $25/week X3 weeks for the TRIPLE package; food for purchase and Kid’s to noon., Thursday 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday or call (888) 663-3688 x 5603. PLAY. Reserve your space early as it’s running Activity Room. 9 a.m. to noon. We have added Thursday in spot color on page 2 and space will be lim- hours. IT’S A LUNCH DATE: The East ited. Brookfield Baptist Church invites all Have a great week and a spooktacular Hal- ONGOING EVENTS FREE FOR MOM & KIDS: There senior citizens to a Community Lunch loween! will be free weekly parent/child pro- at 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of ECONOMY SHOP HOURS FOR grams from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays and the month in Fellowship Hall. A deli- June Simakauskas August 22 through June 28, 2019 Wednesdays at the North Brookfield cious lunch and great desserts will be 508-909-4062 Open every Wednesday 8 a.m. to Elementary School, New School Road, served. Followed by a time of fellowship [email protected] noon; Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 6 North. The program runs on school and games concluding with a devotion- The Write Stuff Bullying To Me My Friends and I In The 90’s The Reliable Sinking Craft PREFERRED ANONYMOUS, AGE 14 BY TOM VANTRE, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA BY RICHARD TRAUSCHKE, WEST BROOKFIELD, MA

I am homeschooled. Being a kid in the 90’s. It was summertime, and boredom can over- I am homeschooled, but that doesn’t mean bul- Brings a few childhood memories. take lying hasn’t in some form been in my life. It’s a sunny day in a quiet neighborhood. two boys if not an adventure they make; Bullying isn’t simply a certain shape, it doesn’t My friends and I are playing outside. Out the front window, talked Tucker and Ken; have to be a strict action that someone does or Only because our mothers forced us to. Plotting a project to complete by days end. exactly something someone says, it can also be Power Rangers was a big thing. ignorant comments. We’d pretend to be our favorite rangers. Not initially involved, in the nefarious plot; Being a female, I count cat-calling as a form Protecting Earth from invisible bad guys. my presence would be required, like as not of bullying. Am I “asking for it”? Me, wearing Our neighbors thought we were crazy. Today they’d build a stout craft in the yard; a long tee-shirt, leggings, and a jacket? While We rode our bikes around and around. then float it in the brook, it should not be hard. walking down the side of the road, talking to my Making sure our helmets are securely on. mother and random people will beep, swerve Our mothers would go insane if they weren’t. The craft was completed in three hours time and even yell out their windows. It doesn’t even On rainy days, we’d play classic video games. wood frame, canvas covered, laced up fine; matter if it’s a complement. Complements don’t Bomberman on the Super Nintendo with 2 It looked sturdy enough, while on our land sound pleasing if you’re yelling out a window. controllers. it was carried to the brook, and it looked It’s scary. Super Smash Brothers, Super Mario 64, and grand. Star Fox 64. Another form can be shown with joking. While We played them on the Nintendo 64. Since I was the smallest, it should be a good kids joke about all sorts of things, a lot of times Kids our age collected sports cards. test; things they don’t quite understand, they, for the We collected Pokemon cards. If it passed, then maybe it would hold the rest most part don’t keep other listeners feelings in Sleepovers and casual dinners. It floated like a sieve, and I sunk down to my check. Good laughs and good times. hip I’ve stopped racist comments and sexist com- That’s what I remember with my neighbor- So much for adventure, I “went down with the ments. But it’s hard. Everyone laughs and no hood friends. ship.” one thinks. The most recent that bothers me is While being a kid, who grew up in the 90’s. gay jokes. Sure the kids might know some peo- ### This will be the last issue of The Write ple who are LGBTQ+, and they will never admit Stuff. I would like to thank the talented to being discriminating towards that area, but Summer Weekends in the 1970’s writers who have contributed this week, when they make jokes that are “funny” in BY DEBBIE GREGOIRE LEFEBVRE, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA and all writers and sponsors over the past their minds and they don’t see it as hurtful, my 17 years that kept it going for so long. We feelings fall. To me it’s sad, and terrifying. I Remembering summer weekends of childhood may decide to bring it back in the future personally identify as Bi-Curious, but I am only past, if there is enough interest from students, really out to my family. It makes me wonder, if going camping with my parents was a blast. adult writers and business sponsors. It’s I ever tell them, would they stop and think? Or I used to bike ride on the trails really fast, been my sincere pleasure to bring you this will they continue to speak away from me, pos- or sometimes just watched my shadow cast. feature since 2001. Watch for any updates sibly hurting someone else with their ignorant I was used to playing alone, an outcast, about this feature in the Spencer New laughing? before I knew it, we would be home, at last. Leader. Please feel free to contact me with That is bullying to me. ### any questions or comments. Thank you. June Simakauskas 508-909-4062 ### [email protected] 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 26, 2018

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Finished Walk-Out Lower ters” w/Spacious Bdrm w/Hrdwd Flr, Full Bath & Separate Stairway Access! 4 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths, 4 Rm! Full Bath! Oil Heat, New Furnace! Full Bath w/Jacuzzi & Walk-in Shower! 4 Bdrms Tile Flr, 10’ Bar w/Drop Lights! Vinyl Siding! Level Would Make a Great Game Room! 2 Car Garage which Leads to Rest of Basement which Houses the Utilities, another W/D Hook-up and Frplcs! Lower Level Finished Fam Rm w/Frplc & Abundant Shelving & Storage! 2 Car Detached Basement! Ample Parking! Handicap Ramp! Total! 2nd Full Tile Bath! C/Air! 3Z Heat! Replacement Windows! Storage Galore! Too Many Updates to List Here! A Must See House! $459,900.00 Garage w/Full Loft! Fenced Yard w/Circular Driveway! Commercial Zoned! $695,000.00 2 Car Detached Garage! $349,900.00 Loft Office! $419,900.00 $249,900.00 ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING NEW LISTING SOLD ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER – 9-11 Lyndale Ave! 8 Rm DUDLEY – 13 Pineview Rd! 7 Rm Colonial! DUDLEY – 9 Page Ln! Newly Renovated WEBSTER – 24 Emerald Ave! 2 Family! THOMPSON – Quaddick Lake! 52 WEBSTER – 52 Whitcomb St! Attention WEBSTER – 5 Chestnut St! 6 Rm Ranch, AUBURN – 9 Lorna Dr! 2680’ Split Entry! Colonial w/Greenhouses! Eat-in Kitchen! Tiled Foyer! Kit w/Din Area & Slider to 6 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Cape! 1 Acre Lot! 5/5 Rms! 2,800 sq/ft! Each w/Dine-in Kit Breaults Landing! Western Exposure – Investors! Owner Liquidating! 5 Family! 3 Bdrms, Remodeled Bath, Finished Lower Applianced Oak Eat-in Isl Kit w/Corian Formal Dining Rm Open to Living Rm w/ Composite Deck! Din Rm! Liv Rm/Den! 1/2 Cul-de-sac! Hrdwds Throughout! Open Liv w/Pantry, Fam Rm, Liv Rm, 2/3 Bdrms! Beautiful Sunsets! Huge Level Lot/Lawn 5/4/4/4/4 Rooms! 2/2/2/2/2 Bedrooms! Level! Corner Lot! Frplc Liv Rm w/Cathedrals, Counters! Spacious Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Wood Floors! Full Bath! Den w/Built-ins! Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Flr w/3 Carpeted Bdrms & Rm, Kit & Din Area! SS Appliance Granite Washer/Dryer Hookups! Hrdwd Flrs! to the Water - .88 Acres! Open Floor Completely Renovated! All Units Are Very Well Hrdwd Flr, French Drs to 16x24 Deck! Din Rm Sun Rm Cathedrals to Trex Deck! 3 Bdrms 4 Large Bedrooms on 2nd Floor! Nice Full Hall Bath! Master /Walk-in Closet & Bath! Kit w/Isl! Slider to Composite Deck! 1st 2 Car Detached Garage! Insulated Plan! 4/5 Room Ranch! 2 Bedrms! 1.5 Maintained! Furnace Was Rebuilt! Updated w/Hrdwds! Remodeled Kit w/Cherry Cabinets w/Hrdwds! Frplc Fam Rm! 2 Full Baths! Level Lot! Walking Distance to Center Finished Lower Level w/Gas Frplc! Patios! Fire Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Master Windows! Newer Furnaces! Incredible Baths! Applianced & Furnished! Ideal 2nd Electrical & Plumbing! Off Street Parking! & SS Appliances! Solar Hot Water! 1 Yr Old 4th Bdrm/Office! Laundry! C/Air & Vac! of Webster! Town Services! Rte. 395 Pit! Roof 2017! Attached 2 Car Garage! Town Bath! 2nd Flr w/2 Large Bdrms & Full Bath! Flat Yard! Lead Certificates! Well Home or Yr Round! LP Gas Heat & HW! Walk to Schools & Shopping! $325,000.00 Roof! A/G Pool! Shed! $269,900.00 Professionally Landscaped .46 Acre Lot! 2 Near! Walk to Schools & Churches! Services! $359,900.00 Garage Under! $309,900.00 Maintained! $239,900.00 Generator! $229,900.00 Car Garage! $389,900.00 $104,900.00

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SUTTON – 30 Jones Rd! Expandable 9 THOMPSON – 854 Thompson Rd! 9 Rm SHREWSBURY – 747 Grafton St! 8 Rm DUDLEY – 9 Progress Ave! 6 Rm Cape! Rm 2,156’ Colonial! 5.31 Acres of Privacy! Split! Beautiful .63 Acre Lot! Applianced Cape! .5 Acres off Route 20! Great Move In Ready! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Din Long Circular Drive! New Granite Kit! Din, Granite Kit! Dining & Frplcd Liv Rm w/ Business Location! House Needs Total & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master w/ Rehab! 1st Flr Consists of Eat-in Kit Liv & Frplcd Fam Rms w/Hrdwds! Yr Rd Hrdwds! 17x18 Cathedral Ceiling Great Hrdwds & 2 Dble Closets & Ceiling Fan! Rm w/Tile Flr! 3/4 Bdrms, 3 w/Hrdwds! w/Built-in Hutch! Large Liv Rm! Master 3 Season Porch! ½ Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Sunroom w/Skylights! 3 Bdrms! 24’ Master Bdrm w/Closet! Office! Full Bath! Flr w/2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds & a Full Bath! w/Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 12x24 3 Season Frplcd Fam Rm! 1.5 Baths! 2 Car Garage! 2nd Flr Has 4 Bdrms w/Closets! Vinyl Porch! Wraparound Deck! 2 Car Garage! Recent Furnace! 18x24 Deck! Shed! Windows! $198,500.00 Roofs 2013! Town Services! Quick Close A/C! $464,900.00 $269,900.00 Possible! $249,900.00

NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING SOLD DOUGLAS WATERFRONT! 36 Cedar St! Badluck Pond (110Acres) aka Cedar Lake or Laurel Lake! Western Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 2.74 Acres! 633’ Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE – 15 South Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 54 West Pt Rd! North Pond - Killdeer Isl - West Expo - Beautiful Lake 471’ Road Front! Beautiful Private Setting! Huge 28X96’, 2,688’ Custom 6 Rm Cedar Ranch w/Hrdwd Flrs Throughout! Spectacular, Open Din Rm & Great Rm w/Stone WEBSTER LAKE – 812 Beacon Park! Views & Sunsets! 2002 Built 6+ Rm Colonial! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Rd Living! Applianced Waterfront Lot! Middle Pond - Panoramic WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! Lake Frplc, Soaring Beamed Cedar Cathedral Ceiling, 6 Sky Lights, Recessed Lighting, 1/2 Bath & 3 Sliders to 96’ Lake Facing Screened Porch! Custom Kit w/2 Skylights, Views! Conservation Approval! Build Your Kit w/Center Isl! Lake Facing Din Rm w/Panoramic Water Views & Recent Wood Flr! Lake Recessed Lighting, Slider to Porch, Wall Oven & Center Island w/Triple Bowl Sink, Cooktop & Dishwasher! Mud Rm Entry w/2 Dble Closets, Tile Flr, Door to Kit & Facing! Recently Applianced Galley Kit! Dream! 100+’ of Shoreline! 53.94’ Road Frplcd Liv Rm w/48” Smart TV & Hrdwds! Facing Liv Rm w/LP Gas Frplc, Recent Wood Flr & French Door to Deck! 1st Flr Laundry & Door to Full Bath! 2 Lake Facing Bdrms w/Walk-in Closets, Skylights & Sliders to Porch! Full Tile Bath w/Separate Shower & Whirlpool Bath w/Door to Master & Hall! Half Bath! 2nd Flr w/3 Spacious Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Suite w/Fantastic Lake Views, Frontage! Land Area 8,147’! Town Services Master Bath w/Recent Skylight! 2.5 Tile Office w/Dble Closet! 2.5 Baths Total! Cedar Lined Closets! Full Basement! Plus 36X72’ 2 Story Heated Boat House/Garage/Work Shop w/Half Bath! Upper Level 5 Rm Frplc, French Dr to its Deck, Dressing/Office Area & Full Bath w/Whirlpool Tub! A 2nd Full Available! 2 Docks! Lots on Webster Lake Baths w/Recent Vanities & New Toilets! Bath off the Hall! Huge Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level w/Gas Stove & Slider to Stone Caretaker/In-Law Apartment w/2 Full Baths! Game Rm w/Full Bath! 5 Full + 2 Half Baths Total! One of a Kind Waterfront Home! $599,900.00 a Rarity, Don’t let this Slip By without Your 2013 A/C & Heat! Garage! Great Lakeside Patio is Ready for “Finishing”! Additional Lakeside Deck! Dock! $559,900.00 Consideration! $199,900.00 Pool! Sandy Beach! $284,900.00

SOLD ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Point Pleasant Ave! Panoramic Lake Views! Eastern Expo! Super Sunrises! WEBSTER LAKE – 209 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 130 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 194 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 12 Kenneth Ave! WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 52’ Level 9,000’ Level Lot! 2,300’ Custom Contemp Colonial! Built 2015! Like New! Open Flr Plan! Custom Island! North Pond Views! Sandy Shore! - 1280’ Townhouse! 5 Rooms! Spectacular Island - North Pond! West Expo - Beautiful Granite Kit w/Island, Stainless Appliances, Gas Range, Soft Close Cabinets & Recessed Lights! South Pond! 5 Rm Ranch! 80’ Waterfront! Waterfront Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 8 6 Rm Cape! Open Liv & Din Rm w/Newly Completely Remodeled 10 Yrs Ago! Sandy Beach! Fantastic Lakeside Pool! Sunsets! 6 Rm 3 Season Home! Add Heat Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm, Stone Gas Frplc Surrounded by Custom Cabinetry, Recessed Restored Fireplace! New Lake Facing Rms, 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths, A/C’d, Ranch! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Rm Lights & Ceiling Fan! Dining Area w/Custom Ceiling! Full Bath w/Granite Vanity & Custom Tile Kraftmaid Cabinet Kit w/Island & Silestone Applianced Kitchen! Carpeted Dining & Use Yr Round! Great Potential! 4 Bdrms Windows! 2 1st Flr Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing! w/Hrdwds & Slider to Waterfront Deck w/Awning! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/ Rm & Fireplace Living Rooms! 2 w/Hrdwds, 2 Lake Facing! Frplc Liv Rm w/ Shower! Laundry Rm! “Wood Look” Tile Floors throughout the First Floor! 2nd Flr Features 3 Counters! Bamboo Wood Flrs Throughout! Comfortable Bdrms w/2 Being Waterfront! Lake Facing Master w/Slider to Deck, Hrdwds, Recessed 3 Bdrms! 2 Updated Bathrms! Huge Cathedral, Skylight & Hrdwds! Comfortable Master Bdrm! Frplcd Lower Level Spacious Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2.5 Lake Views! Spacious Kit & Dining Area! 2 Composite Deck w/Vinyl Rails! Walk-out Open Flr Plan! Composite Deck! Lake Lighting, Walk-in Closet & Bthrm Access! Lake Facing Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Dble Closet & Door to Facing Master! 2 Bdrms! Full Bath! Fam Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Updated Tile Baths! Central Air! Garage! Baths! 55’ of Sandy Beach! Deck! 3rd Bdrm w/Hrdwds & Dble Closet! Full Hall Bath w/Dble Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! C/Air! Gas Lower Level to Courtyard! Garage Under! $729,900.00 $239,000.00 $475,000.00 Heat! 24x30 2 Story Detached Garage! Dock! Get Packing! $789,900.00 $569,000.00 Rm! $399,900.00

NEW LISTING SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT – 8 Reid Smith Cove Road! Panoramic Lake Views! West Expo! Super Sunsets! WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Killdeer Island Rd! Panoramic View of North Pond! Natural Sandy Shoreline! Complete Rebuild Since WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 810 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 104 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 602 Treasure Isl! 9,698’ Lot! Gently Sloping! 2,254’ Custom Contemp Cape, Built 09 as 2nd Home, Like New! Open Flr 2002! Custom Center Island Applianced Granite Kitchen w/Walk-in Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Hardwoods & 1/2 Bath! Open Floor 5 Rms, 1,100’ Garden Unit! Fantastic Lake Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! Oak Cabinet Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Hrdwd Floors! Plan! Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm w/17’ Ceiling, Recessed Lights, Sliders to Trex Deck, Stone Views! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Full Baths! Kit w/Breakfast Counter! Formal Din Plan! Dining Rm w/Window Seat, 2 Closets & Hardwoods! 19X19 Lake Facing Living Rm w/Hardwoods & 2 Sliders to Deck w/Recent Gas Frplc, Surround Sound & Gleaming Hrdwds! Granite Kit w/Isl, SS Appliances, Soft Close Cabinets, Applianced Granite Kit! Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Awning! Upstairs to 4 Bedrooms or 3 Plus Office! Lake Facing Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet & Master Bath w/Tile Floor, Brand New Heat & A/C Unit! Appliances! Rm! Frplc Liv Rm! Screened Porch! 1st Master Bath w/Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower Hrdwds & Recessed Lights! 1st Flr Master w/Tile Bath, Whirlpool Tub/Shower, Dble Sink & Linen Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Bath! 2.5 Huge Corner Shower w/Seat, Double Linen Closet! Full Hall Bath! Hallway Laundry Closet! Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level Family Closet! Upstairs Sitting Area Overlooking Grand Rm w/Lake Views! Hrdwd Hall to 2 Bdrms w/Recessed Din Rm w/Bay Window! Large Covered Patio & Bidet! 3 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas & Manicured Courtyard! Garage! Lakeside Baths! 2nd Level w/2nd Master Bdrm & Room, 2 Sliders to Patio! Full Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! 4 Zone Heat & 2 Zone C/Air only 2 Years Old! Start Packing! $649,900.00 Lights, Ceiling Fans & Dble Closets! Full Bath & Linen Closet! Lower Level Walkout Fam Rm w/Tile Flr, Bath! Recent C/Air! Attached Garage! 2 Heat! Trex Deck! Recent Windows/Doors! 10’ Ceilings, Recessed Lights, Ceiling Fans, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound, Wet Bar & Slider! Full Pool! Sandy Beach! Best Seat for July 4th Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! Bath w/Tile Flr! Utility Rm w/Laundry & Storage! Nice Docks! Get Packing! $724,900.00 Fireworks! $259,900.00 $324,900.00 $334,900.00

Featured Listing! WEBSTER - 20 NORTH MAIN ST hope2own.com WEBSTER LAKE - BEACON PARK #802 WEBSTER LAKE at BEACON PARK! TOWNHOUSE over- 508.943.4333 looking the COURTYARD.1230 Sharon Pelletier - Broker SF+/-, Open Concept Living/ Dining FIREPLACE & Licensed in MA, CT & RI PRIVATE DECK. Freshly painted rooms, updated appliances. Up- per level has 2 SPACIOUS BRS including a MASTER SUITE w/ WE WANT YOUR SKY-LIGHTED, PRIVATE BATH, 2nd BR w/lg walk-in closet, 2nd full bath! EN- 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 JOY LAKE LIVING on the most desired lake in Central MA at an AFFORDABLE 2 Family - Spacious 3 bedrooms each apartment. Hardwoods, pocket LISTINGS! PRICE! $264,900. doors, 10ft ceilings, New gas furnaces! Partially finished 3rd floor. 1st floor Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! handicapped accessible. 2 car garage. All town services $199,900 June Cazeault * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett

WEBSTER - 7 HICKORY LN DUDLEY - 32 DUDLEY HILL RD THOMPSON, CT - 653 QUINEBAUG RD THOMPSON, CT - 359 E. THOMPSON RD WEBSTER - 7 ARKWRIGHT RD.

ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! Very Interesting property, to a home owner or developer. 47 +/- Fantastic Ranch - One Floor Living with 3 Bedrooms / Hardwoods, 2 Full First Time Offered! Beautiful & Spacious 1600+/- SF, 3BR Ranch! New Listing Warm and Inviting, This Lovely Ranch Sits On A Expanded Cape! 3 bedroom 1.5 bath located in beautiful Dud- Acres! Home is a 1300 sq ft ranch with a barn. The home consist Beautifully Landscaped Yard Nestled in A Very Quiet, Wanting Tile Baths! Eat-In Kitchen with Built-Ins. Appliiances Included. Fireplaced Freshly painted! Updated Kitchen & Bath, Large Formal Living ley! Town Water & Sewer! A little TLC will go far to making this Family Room with Hardwoods. Lots of Natural Light. Ceiling Fans, French of 3 bedrooms, and 1-1/2 bath, basement, farmers porch and 1 car Rm w/5 lighter bay window, Great Rm w/cathedral ceilings, fire- Neighborhood. This 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Home Has So Much To garage. Much of the land is cleared. This property has 300’ +/- of Offer!!! Fully Applianced Eat in Kitchen, Newly Carpeted Living your forever home. Extra large perennial packed park like yard is Doors, First Floor Laundry, Screened in Porch - walks right out to your place, ceiling fan, & skylights! 3 BRs. Whole house fan. Private Room and Three Cozy and Comfortable Bedrooms All On One sure to help soothe and relax you own private patio. New Roof in 2014. Spacious Flat Level Lot with Circular road frontage on East Thompson Rd. and road frontage on the en- back yard, & in-ground pool! 10’ x 12’ ~ 3 season porch Patio Floor. Walk Down To The Lower Level To The Open And. Spa- NEW PRICE $199,900 Driveway. Two separate 1 Car Garage’s. $279,900 tire length of pavement on Roy Rd. Rectangular in shape greater w/outdoor fireplace. Room in basement served as a large work- cious Family Room With Pellet Stove! $259,000 than 1300’ wide X over 1600’ deep. Needs TLC! $300,000 shop. 15’ x 20’ Carport & 2 storage sheds! $248,800

THOMPSON, CT - 25 BONNETTE AVE PUTNAM, CT - 10 KNOLLWOOD LN LAND! PUTNAM, CT - 310 WALNUT ST WOODSTOCK, CT- QUASSET LAKE WEBSTER/DOUGLAS BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 16 Black Point Rd. Waterfront, Boat Access, Buildable w/Town Water & Sewer. ON DEPOSIT SORRY SOLD $59,400 Spacious Townhouse! 2 Large Bedrooms w/plenty of NEW PRICE! Simply Move In & Enjoy! Spacious 1,868 SF, 3-4 BR Ranch Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, Home! Finished Lower Level & 2 Car Garage Under. Park-like 3 Acre+/- parcel 158 W. Quasset Rd. - Extraordinary Waterfront Retreat on Quasset Lake! Unique, Tran- New Price! Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch Attached closet space, 1-1/2 Baths, Open Floor Plan, Appliance w/250’ of road frontage! Quality built & meticulously maintained home! Cambria quil, Quiet, Secluded & Private! Long circular driveway! 5.5 acres of land! Patios, covered 2 car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Garage! Eat in Packed Kitchen with Breakfast Bar & Pantry Closet, Living Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $250,000 counters, updated appliances, ceramic tiled floors, and Center Island w/custom patios & balconies, stone faced 3 car det’d garage w/heated studio, Cape Cod show- Kitcheb, Fireplaced living room with bow window! 3 bed- Room with Sliders to Private Deck, Garage. Convenient lighting and a ceiling pot rack. Formal Living room, bow window! fireplace w/ er, winding gravel path to 265’+/- of shoreline! 5,000 sqft hip roof 3 story Colonial! 2 story Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway gas insert. Fully heated 4 season sun room! Entertain your guests in the private foyer! Extremely impressive kitchen w/upscale everything! Offers formal dining & living rooms, enclosed heated sun room, central air, Koi Pond, Location, near Interstate 395! Seller to Pay 1 Yr Condo 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900 20x16 3 season room! Finished lower level cozy family room w/fireplace! rooms, 2 family rooms, 2nd floor private office suite, laundry/mudroom, exercise studio, on .87 +/- acre! $265,000 fees! NEW PRICE $129,900 Central air conditioning, wiring for a generator!. 2 outbuildings! $269,900 LL kitchenette, sauna, 2 fireplaces & more! Master BRs w/private full baths $1,299,000 On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 54 KILLDEER RD WEBSTER LAKE - 93 BIRCH ISLAND RD WEBSTER LAKE – 22 LAURELWOOD DR KILLDEER ISLAND! A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON WEBSTER LAKE! ABSOLUTELY THE WATERFRONT PROPERTY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING/ LOOKING FOR! 2.45+/- Acres! 345’+/- road front, 336/384’+/- depth, 275’+/- Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, & a friendly level lot at water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The possibilities for this property are only limited by your imagination. The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique SORRY, SOLD! w/massive modern windows that invite your eyes to venture outside to spectacular 180 SORRY, SOLD! panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets and beautiful natural 1st Time Offered in Reid Smith Cove, Spectacular 3700+/- SF, shoreline beyond! Relax & Entertain in the tiled, stone fireplaced family rm, wet bar 13 Rm/4.5 Bath Lake Home, Uniquely Designed for Lake-Style New listing! 2 Family on webster lake middle pond waterfront! Rare Living! Private Setting, Ideal Location, .68 Acres, 92’ of Natural Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront w/sliders to an enormous outdoor patio! The house features a 36’+/- open concept Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a Opportunity! Great for the investor or home owner looking for additional Shoreline, Prof. Landscape, Multiple Decks, Lakeside Cabana, Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of living area w/2 BRs & combination living/dining area with a stone fireplace, an open stairway & interior 2nd income. Views with a sandy shoreline! First floor has one bedroom ~ 3 Mstr BR Suites w/Elegant 1st Flr Mstr ~ all w/Private Baths, full bath. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tremen- flr balcony w/access to 5 spacious BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d second floor is 2 bedrooms. Each unit has its own washer/dryer hook Finished Walkout LL w/Living & Billiard Rms & Summer dous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan ON DEPOSIT garage w/summer kitchen, 1/2 bath & huge fireplaced patio! Family ownened gem for w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! ups. Quick access to i-395! Walkout basement & storage area. Paver Kitchen! Call Sharon at 508-954-7222 for More Information Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 60+years! $1,495,000 patio! Taxes $4,624 yr. $412,900 $1,150,000 Friday, October 26, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7

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Mary Hicks Realtor® Jules Lusignan #1 in Sales 2006-2018 South Worcester County Direct: 508.612.4794 Home Office: 508.867.2222 Eva S. Kokosinska www.maryahicks.com $141,810,780 SOLD Branch Manager-NMLS ID:19571 Certified Mortgage Planner/ 270 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562 Loan Officer [email protected] Jules Each office is independently owned and operated. Lusignan A “I am fluent in Polish – Ja mowie po polsku” Owner 39 Year 255 Park Ave., Ste 902 Broker Worcester, MA 01609 Founder Company! Office: 508.556.6442 Lake ReaLty Cell: 508.847.0728 [email protected] We Warmly Welcome and Proudly Introduce to You Our New Team Members: 111 East Main St., Webster, MA • Jaime Amico • Ray Becker • Tim Cushing Thinking of selling? Call 1-800-552-7444 Offering: USDA, VA, FHA & MA Housing Rehab & Conventional Loans 300 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540 Lending in MA, CT, & FL 508-987-0333 www.Century21LakeRealty.com [email protected] OxfordInsurance.com www.WebsterLake.net NMLS ID:2561. This is not an offer to lend or extend credit. Subject to underwriting approval

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• FOR LEASE Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Mar- Robin RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE Broker-Own- Cournoyer Demick Thomo rero-Doros Giguere er Hilli “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” R Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of 201 SOUTH STREET, space available in a standalone brick building SOUTHBRIDGE, MA E with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms 508-765-9155 located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa A NO MONEY DOWN PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE! PLEASE CONTACT BUY NOW AND BE IN FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Capron Corp. at 508-278-9191 Open House Sun 1:30-3:30 Southbridge: BEAUTIFUL L Southbridge, 237 Marcy St. Meticulously Maintained Cape! Adorable low maintenance Ranch 8 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths. with updated kitchen, new counters Spacious light filled 1st floor & floor. 5 spacious rooms with 2 family room w/gas stove and bedrooms with large closets. Open Bright & Sunny floor plan. cathedral ceiling. FP Living Cabinet packed kitchen. Newer stainless steel appliances. Steel room opens to dining area & recently remodeled kitchen. beam construction. Open basement great for future finishing! PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING!! Truly great layout. MOVE IN E Bell Park Realty Kimberly Tetreault Garage under. Walk to Town Amenities. $179,900 CONDITION! Many updates have been done. $275,000. 25 Providence St., 860-928-7991 Sturbridge: Sought After Southbridge: Beautifully KimberlyTetreault@ Mobile Home in Sturbridge renovated Split Level Ranch S Putnam, CT 06260 remax.net Retirement Community. on almost ½ acre lot! 6 rooms 4 rooms 2 bedrooms 1 ½ 3 bedrooms 2 baths. Living baths. Appliances stay. Private room has fireplace and picture EASTFORD location due to being at the window. Cabinet packed kitchen T REDUCED PRICE! end of a dead end street. Move right in! Nice! Shed. Enclosed with new SS appliances, new counters with peninsula. Dining Charming 3 bedroom, bath and a half older-style New back porch looking into woods. $59,900 plus $25,000 park room has sliders to brand new deck. Lower Level has huge family England home set in downtown Eastford, Connecticut - a share. room with pellet stove, full bath w/shower, laundry and 2 car garage. $249,900. A central location close to local amenities! This home boasts first level laundry, a mudroom entryway, front porch to sit Dudley: Charming Southbridge: TWO Cape situated in quiet COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES and enjoy the weather, updated kitchen, and more! Take country setting! 8 rooms 3 right downtown with great T advantage of the detached garage with workshop for room bedrooms 2 baths. Front visibility! Each has it’s own to back kitchen/dining area attributes. One has three for hobbies. Still River located right in the back yard. Come see this beautifully-main- with brick fireplace.Three storefronts and the other has E tained and updated property, you won’t want to miss it. $200,000 MLS# 170107444 bedrooms up with full bath. two storefronts. One has three First floor office/guest room floors and parking in rear. Great cash flow! Call for details. with full bath. Level backyard! Two car garage. $234,900. $299,900 and $319,900. REDUCED PRICE! PUTNAM Beautifully-maintained, single-owner 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a desirable quiet neighborhood! Close to local amenities - shopping, dining, walking trails, and more. This large raised ranch features a bonus finished area on the first floor with a fireplace for additional living space. Come take advantage of this flat yard, perfect for gardening or other outdoor activities! Property also includes: detached garage, a lovely deck, and mature trees. You won’t want to miss this one! $210,000. MLS# 170095402

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Open House Sat, Oct. 27th, 10:30-12:30p Open House Sat, Oct. 27th, 1-3p Open House Directory (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community RENT TO OWN RENT TO OWN (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Two Family!!! Central Air, Commercially Zoned Brand New Remodel!! 43 - 45 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 28 Mechanic Street, Webster, MA DUDLEY $234,900 RENT TO OWN!!!! $275,000 RENT TO OWN!!!! 7 Dudley Oxford Rd S 11-1 $449,900 ReMax Advantage 1 / Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044

SOUTHBRIDGE

FOR LEASE FOR LEASE 237 Marcy St S 1:30-3:30 $179,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155

WEBSTER 43-45 Thompson Rd M 10:30-12:30 $234,900 ReMax Professional Associates / Patrick Sweeney 774-452-3578 Hard to Find Apartment!! Large Industrial Rental!! 2 Chase Ave Apt. 3, Dudley, MA 2 Hawksley Drive, Oxford, MA 28 Mechanic St S 1-3 $275,000 ReMax Professional Associates / Patrick Sweeney $800.00 Monthly $6 per SQFT 774-452-3578 Large 1 Bedroom, Coin-Op Onsite First Month Free!!!

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PUT YOUR TRUST IN US TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 North Village Condominiums Diane Luong 774-239-2937 116 North Street, Douglas MA Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 ReMax Advantage 1 179 Shrewsbury St., Worcester MA 01604 Units Available Dudley: Nature Lovers Dudley: 2500 sq. ft. Lot! Private backyard Cape, 1 hour to Boston, First-Come abutting conservation Hartford, Providence. land, Eat-in kitchen 6.7 acres, 1/2 wooded First-Served with double pantry, and 1/2 cleared. 2-story NEW LISTING updated baths, 3 bed- OPEN HOUSE barn with stalls, work- For $183,300! rooms, and New Septic SUN 11-1 shop and storage, 8 System room, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, cherry cabinet kitchen.

348 Dudley Oxford Rd ~ $320,000 7 Dudley Oxford Rd ~ $449,900 This is an opportunity for 31 affordable duplex-style homes. These 31 homes will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. All brand-new homes have three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, NEW LISTING NEW LISTING 1605 square feet, excluding basements and attached garages, and at least Webster: 4 Units, 2 bed- Webster: Motivated Sell- Webster: Condo, 3 bed- Dudley: 1/2 Acre, 2-3 2 parking spots. North Village Condominiums are situated within an rooms each unit, close er! 3 Bedroom, Garage, rooms, 2.5 bath, garage, bedrooms, 1.5 bath, ambient community on scenic North Street in Douglas, Massachusetts, to schools & shopping, Sided, New Septic upgraded cabinets/granite fireplace, 1st floor fron- updated electric, off counter tops troom, lower level play- encompassing the luxury of Blackstone Valley’s serene country street parking room surroundings. The community of duplex style homes encompass a 20-acre 87 Worcester Rd ~ parcel of manicured grounds abutting 40 acres of open space. 28 Joyce St ~ $279,000 $179,900 25 Third St ~ $238,500 50 Mason Rd ~ $229,900 CONTACT US TODAY! The next affordable homes will be ready by the end of 2018! NEW LISTING Shrewsbury: Master bedroom Webster: 2400 sq. ft., 2.5 baths, 1st Open weekdays by appointment suite, 3-4 bedrooms, 1st floor fam- NEW PRICE floor family room, 2 car garage, ily room, fireplace, 2 baths, Dead- Southbridge: 2.5 acres, 2 baths, 1.1 acres, Easy Highway Access! or visit our Open House Saturdays & Sundays 11:00- 2:00. end Street 3-4 bedroom, hardwoods, family room, near hospital area Compass North Realty, Inc. ~ 774-280-1105 14 Lebeaux Dr ~ $404,900 153 Highland St ~ $274,900 11 Blueberry Ln ~ $329,900 [email protected] HOME BUYER Opportunity to learn about: Low Down Payment www.northvillagecondominium.com COFFEE HOUR Financing FHA, VA, USDA SALES PRICE : 3 Bedrooms: $183,300 November 10th Noon-1pm Stop Renting! 21 Schofield Ave, Dudley Condo Fees are $125 / month Buy Now! Seating is limited Call Jo-Ann for a reservation Maximum Allowable Household Income “0” DOWN 508-943-7669 PAYMENT PROGRAM 774-230-5044 1 Person Household: $48,100 4 Person Household: $68,650 2 Person Household: $54,950 5 Person Household: $74,150 Sellers — Call an Experienced Team 3 Person Household: $61,800 6 Person Household: $79,650 for a Households cannot have more than $75,000 in assets Free Market Analysis Oxford: LEASE PURCHASE OR POSSIBLE LEASE. Office space, garage with 2 bays, great business opportunity. Jo-Ann, Diane,

498 Main St. ~ Call Jo-Ann for details Maria or Maureen

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings SATURDAY AND SUNDAY handmade jewelry, and illustrated children’s OCTOBER 27 AND 28 books by Ruth Sanderson LIVE ENTERTAINMENT St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church FRIDAY NIGHT CASTLEBERRY FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL 126 Morris St., Southbridge, MA HEXMARK TAVERN AT STURBRIDGE AT SALEM CROSS INN Sturbridge Host Hotel FUNDRAISER FOR EDDIE 260 West Main St., West & Conference Center GREENVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Brookfield, MA 366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 700 Pleasant St., Rochdale, MA 508-867-2345 Over 125 booths of Juried 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.salemcrossinn.com American-made arts, crafts, spe- Indoor yard sale, bake sale, raffles, cialty foods and music. face painting, balloon animals for kids. FRIDAY ACOUSTICS IN THE BAR Adult admission: $7.00 Early birds. $10 entrance fee. AND SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT Under age 14: Free Proceeds to benefit Eddie Besse, a local EVERY OTHER SATURDAY Rain or shine 5-year-old with brittle bone disease 308 LAKESIDE Hours: Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4 in need of a van with a wheelchair lift. 308 East Main St. For more information: East Brookfield, MA www.castleberryfairs.com SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 774-449-8333 PICTURES WITH SANTA AT KLEM’S SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Children and pets welcome! OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT With a $5.00 donation 6-8 p.m. KLEM’S Lets Hang Out KAROL’S CORNER TAKE OUT 117 West Main St., Spencer, 610 Pleasant St., Rochdale, MA MA 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) To g e t h e r ! www.klemsonline.com ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Sunday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. ONGOING CADY’S TAVERN 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI MARIACHI BAND 401-568-4102 First Thursday of the month WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 5-8 p.m. TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS MEXICALI MEXICAN GRILL 7:00 p.m. register 4-8 p.m. Webster location 7:30 p.m. start up TRICK OR TREAT 41 Worcester Rd., Webster, MA HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Raffles and contests 508-461-5070 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA KAROL’S CORNER TAKE OUT 508-892-9822 610 Pleasant St., Rochdale, MA WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA Every Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 CADY’S TAVERN 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) ALBANIAN KITCHEN AND Chepachet, RI BAZAAR 401-568- 4102 Bake table featuring traditional Albanian favorites. Albanian-style café with a variety of food items to dine in or take out. Theme baskets, this ‘n’ that table, Friday, October 26, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9

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Home TownTToown Service, own-to-TT own BIG TIME RESULRESULTSLTSTS STEBBINS Auto Repair CLASSIFIEDS Place y o u r a d t o d a y ! NOW HIRING: Call t o l l ffr e e 740 MOTORCYCLES or v i s i t o ur w e b s i t e Experienced Auto Technician 700 AUTOMOTIVE 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON Full Time ELECTRA-GLIDE FLHT 1-800-536-5836 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 38,340 miles, asking $6,000 Strong electrical & diagnostic 508-277-8745 SNOW TIRES, PIRELLI experience preferred. Pay based 245/45R19/102V M+S, 250 281 FREE PETS 2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE on experience. Stop in for an miles, $1200, 508-564-3556 CLASSIC, PEARL-WHITEHas application. Ask for Will. all options- hardbags, wind- FREE TO GOOD HOME - shield, custom seats/exhaust, FOR SALE 8’ POOL TABLE: TREES/FIELDSTONE: rescued, older kittens (16 725 AUTOMOBILES backrest, floor-boards. 20,000 Red Felt/Slate. Excellent Trees- Evergreens, Excellent 010 FOR SALE Condition! $400. CALL (508) weeks) black short-hair fe- Call Will well-maintained miles. Great Privacy Border. Hemlocks- 1971 Chevy Impala Con- 988-0698 male, gray short-hair male, looking & performing bike. 12’ CONTRACTORS Enclosed Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for and black & white short-hair 774-402-8588 vertible400 2 barrel carb with $3500 OBO 774-289-4550 Trailer: $2,400. Dewalt Laser & FOR SALE WOOD AND/OR $99. Colorado Blue Spruce female. All kittens have been 89,000 miles, 1 owner, runs Stand $275. 4 Adjustable Wall COAL IRON STOVE: $500 or (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. New spayed/neutered. Dudley. 384 E. Main St., Southbridge smooth, new top in 2012, ask- Brackets $140. Ladder Racks best offer. WOOD PELLET England Fieldstone 774-200-8776 ing $8,000 or best offer 508- For Truck $125. Engine Stand STOVE $500 or best offer. Call Round/Flat, Excellent Retaining 885-6878 $50. (508) 892-9595 508-471-0959 Wallstone. $28/Ton 325 PROFESSIONAL BMW MOTORCYCLE, rare (508) 278-5762 Evening 300 HELP WANTED k75 (4-stroke in-line 3 cyl 1BEAUTIFUL DW MOBILE ****************** HELP WANTED HOME IN GATED SENIOR 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 motor), 1995. Mileage 10,800 FULL LENGTH MINK TWO DRESSERS best offer. 284 LOST & FOUND MOBILE HOME PARk convertible and removable hard- (tires have about 1k wear) COAT: Size 12. New $2,400. Custom made parlor cabinet, BASED IN North Brook- $16,000. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, PETS top. Red to keep you young! color: silver (#705). Asking Asking $300. 508-612-9263 $1500. Glass door hutch - best 310 GENERAL HELP field: Home Every Night. working kitchen, dining room, Perfect condition. $14,000 508- $5,200. Accessories: 3rd gen- ****************** offer. John Deere snowblower Class A Driver And/Or Gen- LLR & 2 Florida rooms, com- WANTED 885-6988 eration saddlebags with keys (like new) $700 - must be seen! eral Mechanic For 18-Wheel pletely furnish. 863-682-6473. Did you find Trailer Trucks and insert bags, tail rack, GARAGE CLEARANCE: AR- Call for appt. 774-507-6315 Lakeland, Florida ****************** Monoshock upgraded to YSS TIFICAL CHRISTMAS TREE, your pet? 2001 CAD EL DORADO TC BRIMFIELD FAMILY looking Contact H.R. Salem Trans- dialed to 250 lbs. Adjustable - 2 LAZY BOY LEATHER- bush trimmer, glass top table, TWO SOFA TABLES: ONE 72,000 miles. Must see! $11,000 Or find a home for a responsible, compassion- port, LLC.(800) 262-9081 all documents. Original toolset swivel rocker recliners, beautiful etc. 508-728-5559 (Spencer) DARk OAk w/ Shelf Under- ate, caring woman with a moth- 7 Hartley Street, Webster, Mass. and bike manual. OEM wind- rich mahogany color. Less than neath $125. ONE MAHOGANY for one? erly background to be a live-in shield, Corbin low seat, Trickle 1 year old, perfect condition. COLORED $100. Both Very charger, heated handgrips. helper. My family lost my mom 2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. Call $500 each. 774-280-2639 GARDEN MANURE, deliv- Good Condition. Can email Pic- 400 SERVICES This bike was stored in a on 12/10/16. Job is full-time. Job Ray for more details. 508-450- ered. 4 yards, $130. Call tures. (774) 239-3006 garage for many years and is 2 TWIN BEDS: Complete, In duties are companionship for 5241 Prindle Hill Farm 508-320- me and Dad, help keep house in like-new condition. Cruises Excellent Condition. 508-423- 3273 or 508-248-7335 TWO USED RECLINERS, $75 442 LICENSED DAY 4824 clean, someone to care for me if 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S between 60-80 with no effort each. Dishwasher, bought new, Dad’s not there, take me out to CARE $3995. Call Ray for more info. and accelerates 0 to 60 in 4.5 2008 ZODIAC and 14’ JAMAICA WICKER Queen never used, $225 or best offer. stores, share a bedroom with ************************* 508-450-5241 seconds. A true 3-season CANOE, excellent condition. Bed Set: Head & Foot Board, 508-764-3567 please leave me. $150 monthly, Please call The Commonwealth of miler! ACTI-V 9’4”, electric pump/all Woman & Man’s Dresser, 2 message 2008 Hyundai Veracruz GLS 413-301-2058 for an appoint- Massachusetts Office of Child 508-943-1790 or accessories, air floor. 2009 Nightstands. Paid $5,400. Ask- Blue,159k Runs great! $4800 ment. Care Services requires that all [email protected] Honda 8HP, serviced. $2,195 ing $1,200. 2 SEATER VIKING RANGE, PROFES- 508-347-1224 LET US KNOW!!! ads placed in the newspaper for Canoe: oars/ seats, no leaks. LANCER POWER CHAIR SIONAL SERIES, propane child care (daycare) in your $275 860-983-0800 Sturbridge 4’ Long, Olive Color. NEVER gas, 6-sealed burner, 36” in- Please call us so that we BEEN USED! Asking $350. frared broiler, as new, never lit, can take your ad home include your license num- 2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800. (508) 461-9621 still in original packaging, w/tags. out of the paper... ber Call Ray 508-450-5241 745 RECREATIONAL MEC 650 PROGRESSIVE Model VCGSC-5366BSS, Town-To-Town 2011 DODGE CHALLENGER: VEHICLES trades considered. $4,600 508- 305 hp V6 SE auto w/slap stick 225 GALLON WATER LOADER: w/ extras $250. FOSTER PARENTS 2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto, 865-7470 500 REAL ESTATE Mango Tango w/black strips STORAGE TANK - used 6 400 ANDERSON WINDOW Classifieds WANTED: Seeking Quality White, ONLY $8,995. Herb 59,000 miles, Loaded, remote months. $350 508-867-2523 51x32 RO $200.THERMATRU 508-909-4111 Homes Throughout Central Chambers Toyota of Auburn, DOOR 36-80 Left Hand Inswing start. $14,500. 508-864-1906 24 FOOT POOL, ABOVE- MA To Provide Foster Care 505 APARTMENTS FOR 809 Washington Street, Auburn, Full View with Grill $185 or best GROUND, 4 years old, filter, To Children In Need. 24/7 ENT 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK - MA (877) 906-1649 offer. (508) 892-9595 R motor, all supplies included (ex- WE’VE MOVED! Husqvarna Support. Generous Reim- 136,000 miles, great shape, reg- 285 PET CARE BRIMFIELD 1-2 BEDROOMS, cept liner) Ready to go $950 or MOTORS: 1/2HP 230/460V lawn tractor, misc. home fur- bursement. $1000 Sign-On ular maintenance, roof rack, nishings, king, queen, twin beds, Bonus. Call For Details. appliances included, $775 per trailer hitch, back-up camera. best offer 508-498-0166 leave 1725RPM, 56 Frame $30. 5HP, KAREN CARES - pet sitting for lamps, etc. priced to sell! No rea- Devereux Therapeutic Fos- month. Good references re- $7500. 508-688-7666 message 230/460V 1740RPM, 184T your home, dog/cat sitting, walk- sonable offer refused. Call 413- ter Care. (508)829-6769 quired. 413-262-5082 Frame/TEFC $100. 5HP, ing. Also turtles, birds & fish. 2012 Subaru Legacy, 37,000 896-7047 Sturbridge area. 230/460V 3495RPM, 184T Weekly, vacations, or once-in- miles, all-wheel drive, remote 4 SNOW TIRES -235/50 R18 Frame/TEFC $100. 4 Motor awhile! 774-745-8331 SOUTHBRIDGE - ONE BED- starter, like-new condition, 101T used 2 months- paid Speed Controls Hitachi J100, ROOM apartment, 1st floor, $12,000 508-885-6988 2016 RIVERSIDE TRAVEL $800, asking best offer. 508- 400/460V Best Offer. Call 5pm- quiet in-town location, com- TRAILER RETRO WHITEWA- 414-2474 TER MODEL 195 bought new, 8:30pm 508-867-6546 WHITE OUTDOOR PROD- pletely renovated. $700 monthly 2012 TOYOTA RAV4- 79,000 used twice in new condition w/ ABOVE-GROUND SWIM- MOVING - MUST SELL 3 UCTS SNOWBLOWER. 10hp includesheat, hot water & ap- miles. Well-maintained, 3rd row extras; must give up camping. MING POOL, 24’ x 54”, filter piece electric reclining living Tecumseh, two stage, 30 in. pliances.Lease and references 287 FEED seats, black, one-owner. Asking $13,900 860-779-3561 system, 1 season. $1,000 or room set, brown. $300 free- width. Electric start, well main- required. 508-347-7709 $11,000. 508-688-7666 best offer. 508-943-8769 pedestal table w/4 chairs 508- tained! $600.00. 508-347-3775 SALEM CROSS INN in W. 612-6485 HAY FOR SALE - $4 a bale F250 work truck, 2012, RWD, Brookfield, Mass. seeking a bar- 750 CAMPERS/ off wagon (pick up only), cash 71k, equipped with aluminum ACORN STAIRLIFT - 3.5 tender, servers, and dishwash- SOUTHBRIDGE APART- ***** 508-826-3312 flatbed with fold-down sides. Re- TRAILERS years old; like new condition. 100 GENERAL ers. References required. Apply MENT FOR RENT, 2-family, 5 NORDIC TRACK TRL625: cent brakes, battery, ac com- 5TH -WHEEL HITCH, 1 yr old, 11 feet long. Asking $1400 or in person or on website: rooms, two-bedroom, washer- Recumbent cycle w/stabilizing pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready to for Chevy or GMC, $700, Chevy best offer. Call 508-277-6568 if floor bar for secure balance. salemcrossinn.com dryer hook-ups, quiet neighbor- ANTED TO UY work. 10,000 GVW. $17,000 5th-Wheel tailgate, good condi- interested. ISC REE 298 W B hood. Available December 1, TREADMILL - for therapeutic fit- 107 M . F 508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765 tion $200, 5 trailer tires 235/ ness (walking & jogging) (for up $900 per month plus utilities. ALL BEST OFFER MOVING 80/16R on mag wheels, like new to 400 lbs.) $250 each both in FREE HOSTAS IN THOMP- 508-765-5775 SALE: 6 Chairs, Two wedding ROUTE 169 ANTIqUES: $800 Marc 508-847-7542 excellent condition. 508-892- SON 860-481-9494 dresses size 14 & 18; Mother of 884 Worcester St., South- 3998, 508-723-4452 bride dress size 18; Bridesmaid bridge MA. Looking To Town of Spencer is seeking RED 1971 MUSTANG MACH ***** Purchase Antiques And Private Snow Plowers for the STURBRIDGE - Nice 2-room 1 in good condition. 302 engine 760 VANS/TRUCKS dresses, size 18; Piano; 2-draw efficiency, country setting, easy filing cab. Green Sofa & REMEMBER YOUR SWEET- Collectibles Single Items Or 2018-2019 Winter Season. If in- with automatic transmission. 2006 Ford E150 Van, good 130 YARD SALES Entire Estates. We Buy It All terested, please contact the Of- commute, includes appliances, Lots of new parts. Call Eric at condition. 65,952 miles, $3,300 Loveseat; 4-burner gas grill; HEART: Collection of Victorian laundry on premises. Credit Patio Table w/ Glass Top; Pres- Era hand-painted items ALL And Also Do On-Site Estate fice of Utilities and Facilities, 3 508-987-2628. Serious buyers Call 508-765-4738 x 322 with roses: vases, rose bowls, **************** Sales And Estate Auction. Old Meadow Road, Spencer, check and references required. only. sure washer; 6 Chairs; Umbrella $550 monthly, 1 year lease. Tools, Axes; Recliner; Twin pitchers, chocolate pot, cake DEADLINE FOR We are now accepting deal- MA Monday-Thursday 8:00am sets, planters. No reasonable 508-347-7709 Beds; Desks; Book Cases; TV. YARD SALE ers for our multi-dealer group – 5:00pm, call 508-885-7515 or offer refused. 508-237-2362 shop. Call Mike Anytime on the Town website 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT (774) 262-0442 Auburn SUBMISSIONS IS 740 MOTORCYCLES NOON MONDAY (774)230-1662. www.spencerma.gov 1997 BOBCAT 763 skid steer ANGLE IRON CUTTER For SMALL BUREAU $75. FOR ALL Applications should be submit- 546 CEMETERY LOTS 1991 HARLEY DRESSER: loader in great condition. 1800 Shelving 4W296, Hk Potter Printer’s Antique Drawers $20 ted as soon as possible. The 55,000 Miles. Runs Great! hours, 46hp. Auxiliary hydraulics 2790. Normally Sells For $700. MASS. WEEKLY Pine Grove Cemetery, $4,500 or Will Trade for Car of Per. Fake Brick Fireplace With PAPERS LEE’S COINS & Town of Spencer is an equal op- $2100. 617-706-6736 $50 OBO. Call 5pm-8:30pm, Heater $140 kitchen Chairs. JEWELRY portunity employer. Whitinsville. Double plot for sale, Equal Value. BASS BOAT Deadline subject to lower than the going price. Yew (508)867-6546 Spare Tire P225/60r16 Eagle $ BUY & SELL $ ALL 16 1/2ft LUND Very Good Con- Want to Place GA With Rim $45 Vanity Table change due to holidays GOLD & SILVER ITEMS Avenue. Call owner 774-602- dition! MANY EXTRAS $3,750 Beautiful Southwestern style 8211 a Classified Ad? sectional sofa, gently used, L- & Chair $135. Car Sunroofs Call for more info Specializing in NUMIS- O.B.O. Call for Info (508) 943- shape 112” x 86” Please call to $100. Per. 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Skin allergies The most common type of allergic reactions in dogs, skin allergies, also referred to as “allergic dermatitis,” are caused by flea allergy dermatitis, food allergies or environmental allergies. Flea allergy dermatitis is an allergic reaction to flea bites. Dogs tain times of the year may mon as people think. In many among the symptoms of food may be allergic to flea saliva, be dealing with skin aller- instances, food sensitivities sensitivities noted by the which can make them very gies resulting from environ- are to blame for many symp- AKC. itchy, particularly at the base Tek from Uxbridge mental allergens like dust, toms dogs exhibit. If the vet- Diagnosing allergies in of their tails. As dogs scratch pollen and mold. The ears erinarian suspects a dog has dogs can be complicated. their itches, their skin can and paws are the most com- a food sensitivity, he or she Veterinarians may first try become red and inflamed and monly affected areas in these will work with dog owners to to rule out other conditions may scab over. instances, though dogs also identify the ingredient that is that may be causing symp- The AKC notes that itchy may feel itchiness in other causing a reaction. Both food toms in your dog. If the vet skin may also be a byproduct areas, such as their wrists, allergies and food sensitivi- suspects an allergy, he or of food allergies or sensitivi- ankles, muzzle, underarms, ties can trigger gastrointes- she may try to confirm this ties to certain foods. In such groin, around their eyes, and tinal problems like diarrhea by utilizing an elimination instances, the most common in between their toes. and/or vomiting. Skin con- diet that restricts what the places dogs will itch are their ditions like hives and facial dog eats for 12 weeks. Learn ears and paws. Itchiness also Food allergies and sensi- swelling may be indicative more about dogs and aller- may be accompanied by gas- tivities of an allergy. Itchiness, poor gies at www.akc.org. trointestinal issues. The AKC notes that food skin and coat, and chronic Dogs that only seem to allergies may not be as com- ear or foot infections are itch their skin during cer- Friday, October 26, 2018 • The Express • 3

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