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SEND YOUR NEWS AND PICS TO [email protected] Friday, February 19, 2021 Area seniors frustrated with problematic vaccine rollout

BY KEVIN FLANDERS ering around twenty degrees. STAFF WRITER Once the National Guard REGION – Local seniors arrived, a system was arranged spent several months eager- where seniors could be moved ly anticipating the COVID-19 indoors to wait in a social- vaccine, but a chaotic rollout ly distanced line. But several process has left residents in seniors had already left and low spirits. are reluctant to return. Even as state officials con- Countless other seniors tinue to tout mass vaccina- have struggled to even sched- tion sites and newly opened ule their vaccinations. Several regional venues, seniors are residents have encountered painting a nightmarish pic- problems with the state’s ture of long drives, extended website, and seniors without wait times, scheduling prob- internet access have been left lems, and website glitches. mostly in the dark. The sched- And that’s just the begin- uling process has been espe- ning of the debacle, local lead- cially difficult for our oldest ers said. Although the state seniors, as well as those who was able to get its frontline are homebound and have no medical personnel and first way to travel to a vaccination responders vaccinated with site. Photo Courtesy few issues, the expansion to Additionally, local directors Francis Dagle is Leicester’s new Health Agent. the far larger 75-plus senior of senior centers and councils population has revealed mul- on aging were blindsided by tiple flaws in the rollout plan. their expectations from state “This has been a nightmare officials in the rollout process. for the most vulnerable of our “Anyone who imagined New Health Agent plays seniors,” said Spencer Senior that all seniors would have Center Director Pamela access or ability to navigate Woodbury, who has fielded the Mass.gov Web site were calls daily from frustrated sadly mistaken. I myself crucial role in Leicester seniors and their families. “I have experienced difficulty have a senior in town, 85 years with the scheduling website BY KEVIN FLANDERS vices through the end of the year, but the STAFF WRITER old, who waited four hours in at the Southbridge location,” extension expired on Jan. 31. the snow at the Eastfield Mall Woodbury said. “As CoA Leicester officials were disappointed by location to get his first shot – directors, we were given no LEICESTER – As the town continues to the decision from Worcester leaders, but and now he does not want to advance warning we would be transition into a new health system, recent- they also see many benefits that can come go back there for a second. I registering seniors. I was even ly hired Health Agent Francis Dagle is play- from the new system. After hiring Dagle inquired in Southbridge to see asked for evidence that I was ing a pivotal role. as the full-time health agent, Leicester also if he could get it there, and supposed to be doing this by a Leicester officials were forced to estab- added a part-time public health nurse. As they said, ‘No, he needs to go fellow employee.” lish a new model for health services after opposed to the Health Alliance services, back to where he got the first Area senior center staff the town was dropped from the Central which covered multiple towns, Dagle will be shot.’ They tell me it’s about members continue to help Massachusetts Regional Public Health focused entirely on Leicester’s needs. allotment.” navigate seniors through the Alliance. Run by Worcester’s Division “I am excited to be a part of the town During the Feb. 9 snow- confusing process. But local of Public Health, the Health Alliance is of Leicester, and I am looking forward to storm, the National Guard had leaders are concerned that the a regionalized coalition comprised of six leading the Leicester Public Health Office to be sent to the Eastfield Mall negative experiences endured other towns. toward achieving their goals to further pro- mass vaccination site due to by residents this month will Last year, Worcester officials announced tect the health of the Leicester community,” long lines, limited staffing, and cause many seniors – and that the city would not renew Leicester’s Dagle said. dangerous conditions. Dozens eventually other demograph- Health Alliance contract, which originally of 75-plus seniors attending ics – to avoid the vaccine pro- expired on June 30, 2020. An extension was Having earned a bachelor’s degree the Springfield site waited cess altogether.In Brookfield, granted to allow for a continuation of ser- Turn To DAGLE page A15 in line for hours during the a community devoid of a storm, with temperatures hov- Turn To ISSUES page A14 Spencer’s newest business owner pursues dream despite pandemic

BY KEVIN FLANDERS Choice Physical Therapy offers a range eral times, but the answer was always STAFF WRITER of services to residents. These include the same: people will eventually need SPENCER – Dr. Grant Pattee had post-surgical services and chronic pain therapy again,” Pattee told the New plenty of reasons to scrap plans for therapies. Leader. “A pandemic can really change starting his business – the pandemic For Pattee, who has worked in phys- a person’s perspective. I had time to chief among them – but he hasn’t let ical therapy for nearly 20 years, the reflect and think about life goals, family any obstacle deny his dream. process of opening his own business goals, and eventually my career goals. I Even with businesses throughout the has seen its share of anxious moments region downsizing or closing altogeth- – but also excitement and hope for a Turn To PATTEE page A15 er, Pattee decided to take a risk and bright future. Photo Courtesy launch his physical therapy business in “Who opens a business during a pan- Dr. Grant Pattee recently opened a new December. Located at 133 West Main St., demic? I asked myself that question sev- physical therapy business in Spencer. Local teachers awarded scholarships and the Massachusetts al development conference. selected for these scholarships Association of School Organized by MassCUE, the based on their commitment Superintendents (MASS), the program offers more than 250 to using the most engaging scholarships will allow the workshops, presentations, and supportive practices to teachers to attend three days and activities involving edu- educate students, while also of professional development cational technology. Teachers maximizing the impact of edu- experiences. will also learn various prac- cational technologies, district Scholarships were award- tices they can utilize in their officials said. ed to MaryEllen Amodeo, a own classrooms. “These two teachers exem- Photos Courtesy third grade teacher at Wire “Lessons learned from this plify the many SEBRSD Village School in Spencer, as professional development will teachers who consistently go Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District teachers MaryEllen well as Pam Gunsalus, the be shared with all staff across above and beyond expecta- Amodeo and Pam Gunsalus recently received scholarships. STEM (Science, Technology, the district to keep all our tions to give their students Engineering and Math) classrooms on the forefront and the families they serve BY KEVIN FLANDERS ed scholarships for commit- STAFF WRITER teacher at Knox Trail Middle of effective educational prac- the best education found any- ment to educational excel- School. tices,” said SEBRSD Director where on the globe,” said SPENCER – A pair of lence. Both teachers will have of Academic Affairs Matthew SEBRSD Superintendent Paul Spencer-East Brookfield Presented by the the opportunity to take part Bolduc. Haughey. Regional School District Massachusetts Computer in the three-day profession- Gunsalus and Amodeo were teachers were recently award- Using Educators (MassCUE) Turn To TEACHERS page A3 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, February 19, 2021

FEBRUARY IS YOUR NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH TEETH Visit one of these Professionals to improve your family’s oral health. MATTER Good dental hygiene is very important to overall good health. When can children brush their own teeth? Parents quickly learn that their chil- wield a toothbrush without assistance. dren go through a transition marked Pediatricians and pediatric dentists by a desire to be more independent. recommend that children visit a dentist They’re picking out their own mis- as soon as a child’s first tooth starts matched clothes and no longer want any to appear. This also is when parents help when solving puzzles or complex should begin to clean their children’s toys. That newfound independence sig- teeth. As a child ages, the natural pro- nals getting older and can be a healthy clivity to want to take charge of brush- thing to nourish. But what happens ing teeth takes hold. The child may not when a youngster suddenly believes he yet have the manual dexterity to brush or she is capable of brushing his or her alone, but parents can encourage the teeth without assistance? child to brush and then go over the Parents wrestling with their kids’ teeth as a “double check.” This helps can-do attitude and if it’s wise to allow foster independence while also ensur- them to brush their teeth unassisted ing teeth are fully cleaned. can familiarize themselves with certain Flossing may require even more dex- guidelines to determine their young- terity than brushing, but it is essential sters’ readiness. According to Scripps for sloughing off plaque that accumu- Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, lates between teeth and below the gum most kids are at least six years old line, according to Parents magazine. before they have developed the finesse Moms and dads can introduce their and dexterity to handle a toothbrush in children to pre-threaded Y-shaped floss- a manner that will effectively remove ing tools, which are easier to handle plaque. Dentists also may ask if the than loose floss. practicing good oral hygiene. Parents dental hygienists to assess skills and get child can tie his or her own shoes, which Parents will have to check on chil- who are in doubt about their children’s other pointers. can serve as a barometer of readiness to dren even as they age to be sure they are readiness can work with dentists or Dental hygiene is about more than just your teeth

Individuals tend to learn about dental as diabetes and heart disease. ing heart conditions also may find that hygiene at an early age. On the recom- periodontal disease exacerbates those mendation of their children’s pedia- DIABETES conditions. The Mayo Clinic notes that tricians, parents may begin brushing The AAP notes that people with dia- the link between heart disease and peri- their youngsters’ teeth the moment the betes are at increased risk for periodon- odontal disease is not fully understood, first tooth breaks through the gums. tal disease, speculating that diabetes but enough studies have been conduct- While proper dental hygiene is vital to patients’ risk is higher because people ed for scientists to support the notion oral health, it also can have a profound with diabetes are more vulnerable to that the two are connected. effect on the rest of the body. infections than those without diabe- According to the Mayo Clinic, poor CAN PERIODONTAL DISEASE BE tes. While that suggests periodontal PREVENTED? oral health might contribute to various disease is a byproduct of diabetes, the diseases and conditions. Periodontitis AAP notes that research points to the Periodontal disease is preventable. is a severe yet preventable gum infec- relationship being a two-way street. A daily dental hygiene regimen that tion that can lead to tooth loss if left Periodontal disease may make it more includes brushing after meals, flossing untreated. But the threat of periodon- difficult for people with diabetes to con- at least once per day and swishing with titis doesn’t end in the mouth. The trol their blood sugar, making dental mouthwash are some simple, healthy American Academy of Periodontology hygiene an especially vital component habits that can prevent periodontal dis- notes there’s a connection between of routine healthcare for people with ease. In addition, the AAP recommends periodontitis and several other diseas- diabetes.HEART DISEASE that people at increased risk for peri- es. While bacteria was long suspected The AAP notes that research indi- odontal disease, including the elderly to be the link between periodontitis cates periodontal disease increases a and smokers, should discuss their risk and other diseases in the body, the AAP person’s risk for heart disease, with with their dental professionals. notes that recent research points to the inflammation caused by the former Dental hygiene can do more for indi- inflammation as the culprit that con- leading to the latter. People with exist- viduals than produce a mouthful of nects periodontitis with diseases such pearly white teeth. In fact, people who prioritize dental hygiene may lower SPENCER their risks for various diseases. 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Joshua C. property of Stonebridge Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as JUNE SIMAKAUSKAS POSTMASTER: Send address chang- $45,000, 53 New Braintree Rd, well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for resale, with (508) 909-4062 es to Spencer New Leader, P.O. Box 90, Johnson, Travis C, to Carroll Prop any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550 Mgmt LLC. Friday, February 19, 2021 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 Local group keeps aspiring writers

connected during pandemic ACCURACY WATCH BY KEVIN FLANDERS and help with solving issues and prob- the opportunity to discuss and review STAFF WRITER The Spencer New Leader is committed to lems of writing,” said Ed Londergan, work with other talented writers,” said accuracy in all its news reports. Although REGION – Although writing is an one of the group’s founders. “Plus, it’s a Jack McClintock, another founding numerous safeguards are in place to ensure innately solitary experience, the pan- great group of people and a lot of fun.” member of the group. “It also offers the demic has further sequestered writers From struggling with writer’s block, chance to explore the ins and outs of accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. and taken away opportunities for col- to the often exasperating process of contemporary authorship. If writing is Confirmed fact errors will be corrected laboration. But one local group is work- attempting to secure a literary agent, an art, then authorship is a business, at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a ing hard to keep its writers in regular local writers frequently encounter the and both require the support and guid- timely manner. contact while also adding new members same obstacles. Rather than wrestle ance of talented people.” If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- to the mix. with these issues on your own, the QWC The group regularly utilizes construc- 4106 or email news@stonebridgepress. The Quaboag Writers Collaborative invites writers to check out their close- tive criticism to improve each mem- (QWC) is a group of dedicated writ- knit, supportive group. ber’s craft. Topics of discussion include news during normal business hours. During ers, some with published works, oth- One of the most beneficial aspects of editing, storytelling, world building, non-business hours, leave a message in the ers striving for publication. Based the group, leaders said, is the ability for characterization, and several others. editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return right here in central Massachusetts, writers to share their experiences and Additionally, group sessions often your phone call or email. the group has been forced to exchange help fellow members overcome chal- feature a question and answer period on in-person meetings for Zoom sessions lenges. Several members of the group general topics, as well as information during the pandemic. But members are have published multiple books, while on upcoming classes or workshops of grateful to still have the opportunity to others have written or edited short sto- interest. The group also watches many share ideas and learn new information, ries, memoirs, and other pieces. lessons from renowned authors on the even if it’s in a virtual format. processes of writing and revision. Spencer The QWC meets on the second and All group members are active in their For those interested in joining the fourth Tuesdays of each month, with engagement and sharing of knowledge group, prior experience with editing each session lasting 90 minutes. The and experiences. If you’re serious about and publication is preferred but not group is eager to add new members taking your writing to the next level, required. This experience can include library to who are serious about their writing this is the local group for you. Members self-published works. and want to connect with other local do not need to have publishing cre- If you are interested in learning more wordsmiths. dentials; all you need is passion and a about the group, contact Londergan “This is a great opportunity for any desire to collaborate. at [email protected]. You may host virtual writer to learn from others. It’s a unique “This is a great opportunity for any also reach McClintock at johnpsmcclin- group that provides a chance for writers capable writer to learn and contribute. [email protected]. to come together, compare experiences, QWC is a unique group that provides college fair SPENCER – The Richard Sugden Public Library staff invites local stu- dents to take part in a virtual college fair Howe Lumber next month. The free Zoom-based program will take place on Monday, March 1, from 3-4:30 p.m. Participating colleges and promotes longtime employees universities will include Worcester State University, Becker College, Nichols College, Framingham State University, Fitchburg State University, EAST BROOKFIELD — Howe New England Technical College, the Lumber recently promoted Jason Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Thacker, Patrick Giguere, and Adam and Army. Robbins to new positions. Mr. Thacker If you are interested in the virtual assumed the role of General Manager, event, call 508-885-7513 (ext. 2). Mr. Giguere assumed the role of Head You must register for the event by 5 of Purchasing and Merchandising, p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25. and Mr. Robbins assumed the role of Operations Foreman. “Jason, Patrick, and Adam have been key players here for a long time, and we are excited to promote them to these new positions,” said Scott Norrie, President of Howe Lumber. “We like to promote from within whenever we can. Each of these employees have worn var- ious hats throughout their years here, so when the opportunity came about to promote them, we didn’t hesitate. It was an easy decision.” Mr. Thacker has been employed at Howe Lumber since 2008 in various positions, most recently as Operations Manager and Outside Sales Manager. An industry veteran, he brings a wealth of experience and relationships to the new position. Mr. Giguere has been employed at Howe Lumber since 2012 and has done multiple jobs at the lum- Photo Courtesy beryard, most recently purchasing. Mr. Left to right: Jason Thacker, Patrick Giguere, and Adam Robbins. Robbins has worked in operations since his start in 2005, and has worked his showroom located in East Brookfield. way up through different positions in Founded in 1965, Howe Lumber is a the yard, from shipping to his new posi- third-generation family business serv- tion as Operations Foreman. ing Worcester County and beyond. They About Howe Lumber can be reached by phone or text at 508- j j j j Howe Lumber is a full-service lum- j Friday’s Child j 867-3232 or online at howelumber.com. beryard, hardware store, and cabinet

Hi! My name is Tatiana and I want to try gymnastics! Tatiana is a funny and lova- Nominations welcome ble girl of Hispanic descent. She loves playing with dolls, coloring and riding her bike outside. One for Public Service Award day she hopes to join a gymnas- tics team. SPENCER – Nomination submissions of the community who have demon- for the Meritorious Public Service strated an exemplary commitment to Tatiana receives extra supports Award are due this month. public service. Annually, the Board in school to help address her ac- The nomination form is available on chooses one individual to receive the ademic, intellectual and social/ the town website: www.spencerma.gov. award. emotional needs. Tatiana par- Please return the form to the Office To nominate someone for this award, ticularly struggles with relating to of the Town Administrator, Memorial you must include the names of both the Town Hall, 157 Main St., Spencer, MA, nominee and the nominator. Contact her peers and often presents as a 01562. You can also send the form via information is also required for the much younger child. She is on the email ([email protected]). nominator. Autism Spectrum. The Meritorious Public Service All submissions must be received by Not yet legally freed for adop- Award was established in 2002 by the Feb. 24. tion, Tatiana will benefit from join- Board of Selectmen to honor members ing a loving family of any constel- lation who can provide her with TEACHERS stability, structure and a depend- continued from page A1 able routine. She will do best as Tatiana an only child or with older siblings. Long gone are the days when the Insightful Age 12 An ideal family will be comfortable most advanced forms of technology navigating the mental health and in schools were found in keyboard- educational systems, and be able ing class. With robotics courses, makerspaces, coding programs, and to act as a strong advocate for Tatiana. A family should also be open to help- other STEM opportunities advancing ing Tatiana maintain a relationship with her four siblings and birth parents, each year in local districts, teachers DURKIN & SONS who she currently visits with monthly. are constantly improving their own knowledge and awareness of innova- Trucking Co. Who Can Adopt? tions to help maximize students’ learn- Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If ing experiences. Trash you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in SEBRSD officials commend their Removal your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive staffs for making the extra effort parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or each year to stay current with the Weekly homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. most recent technologies. The work of Gunsalus and Amodeo went above Pickups The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, and beyond, officials said. Cleanouts and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help con- “The learning community is fortu- nect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. nate to have such dedicated and highly ~ Reliable ~ To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts skilled professionals on our faculty Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-964-6273 or visit www.mare- at the Knox Trail Middle School and inc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have a permanent Wire Village School,” Haughey added. www.durkintrucking.com “We wish them all the best in their place to call home. pursuit of honing their professional Spencer knowledge base and skills in digital citizenry and technology integration.” 508-885-4499 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, February 19, 2021 BAY PATH ANNOUNCES HONOR ROLL CHARLTON — Bay Path Savannah LaBranche, Matthew Bickford, Anna Bonin, Andrew Beck, John Begg, Alexander Martin, Matteo Mastrototaro, Regional Vocational Technical Livsey, Grant Maffei, Elizabeth Cannon, Isabella Capuano, Besaw, Benjamin Besaw, Jon Kayla Nguyen, Stephanie High School has released its McLam, Samuel Messier, Rafe Carlson, Stephanie Chege, Boyle, Ryan Brown Herraiz, Njenga, Madison Nolin, Nason honor roll for the second quar- Dimitrios, Mironidis, Nicholas Aiden Chemisky, Connor Dennis Brunelle, Matthew Omasta, Ismael Porrata, Emily ter of the 2020-2021 school year. Moulton, Joshua Natale, Robert Clardy, Clayton Constantine, Casati, Daniel Chaffee, Quental, Amanda Seidler, Grade 12 Nichols III, Troy Pollone, Nolan Courtney, Aleysha Cruz Amanda Christianson, Isabella Catherine Sirard, Jacob Sirard, High Honors: Dominic Keith Reardon, Nicholas Merced, Kevin Cunningham, Coleman, Makayla Collins, Jack Ugrinow, Charlotte Beauchesne, Dylan Bellerive, Reil, James Rivera, Parker Jack Dalton, Marisa DeJesus, Ryan Couture, Troy Cyr, Ryan Worster, Stone Zink Maya Bond, Dani Borci, Kaitlyn Santon, Dylan Smaltz, Kyleigh Hayden Dery, Harmony Davis, Cam’Ron Desrosiers, Honors: Avarie Beauchamp, Brindle, Matthew Brown, Sutherland, Maynard Sweet- Desrosiers, Lillian Dolan, Cheryl Dolson, Breanna Angeliz Beltre Colon, Lindsey Emma Christian, Andrew Giglio, Christopher Towns, Jr., Johnathon Ferreira, Austin Donohue, Lucas Farnham, Berthiaume, Alec Borelli, Colson, Cheyenne Courtney, Joshua Turcotte, Nikko Vitkos, Fish, Tricia Gallien, Danielle Zachary Finizza, Jayden Damien Boucher, Andrew Natalie Courtney, Bailey Genevieve Williams, Louis Gautier, Adelina Giaquinto, Flanders, Tori Fontaine, Casey Bousquet, Emma Bransky, Ryan Creeron, Jordan DeFosse, Evan Zanca Alex Gilfoy, Genesis Gonzalez, Gallagher, Emily Gelineau, Bray, Samantha Buchanan, Duffey, Isabella Gonyea, Alexis Principal’s List: Kyle Bacon, Nicholas Gosselin, Cameron Noah Gilspin, Adrian Gonzalez, Joseph Budney, Alivia Cannon, Gosselin, Elena Hopkins, Isaac Nathan Barton, Nathaniel Hafner, Ashley Hamel, Zachary Osiris Gonzalez, Barry Olivia Carrier, Riley Caruso, Josti, Juliannah Kolofsky, Beauchesne, Brent Burlingame, Hinman, Kailey Jones, Ryan Hanson, Lauren Hennessy, Madyson Chicoine, Evan Samantha Labella, Eliana Zackary Choiniere, Tyler Kempskie, Kevin Kilcourse, Kathryn Herriage, Rebeka Christiano, Petru Cojocaru, Lasell, Alicia Lempitski, Julio DeWitt, Tyler Ethier, Cameron Cole Komssi, Ryan Komssi, Janusz, Grace Jones, Angelica Rachel Conlon, Mariselle Lopez-Torres, Brian Malone, Forget, Gwen Frappier, Parker Jason Kozlowski, Chase Joubert, Dlaney Kirkorian, Cosme, Zachary Cournoyer, Nicholas Marcotte, Chase Gilspin, Ryan Grampetro, Lamprey, Andrew Leach, Nakia L’Ecuyer, Madison Kyleigh Czechowski, LeeAnn McKenney, Zachary Messina, Hailey Hubert, Karma Lama, William Lecuyer, Lexie Lamica, Robert Leblanc, Ayden Dagnese, Daniel Daige, Wyatt Ty Millette, Michael Mulally, Angel Martinez, Madison MacDonald, Brandon Martocci, Letourneau, Gianaleze Lopez, Daoust, Emma Davidson, Owen Ostromecki, Meagan McKeon, Kylee Olejniczak, Tori Masiello, Madigan Timothy Maenpaa, Judly Jeffrey Denham, Sean Derenas, Peck, Luis Perez, Madison Riley Smith, Tori Vitikos, McManus, Olivia Morin, Maignan, Matthew Marchetti, Jonathan Desmarais, Lianna Poole, McKenzie Robinson, Cullen West, Katie Wroblewski Samuel Murillo, Angelina Dylan McDonald, Rachel Diaz, Jayden-James Dunston, Kyle Sadusky, Ryan Steiner, Grade 11 Ortiz, Paige Osche, Gabrielle McMenemy, Yerilian Miranda- James Farreira, Cole Finizza, Kiana Tonkin, Jared Torosian, High Honors: Justin Barton, Packard, Aaliyah Perez, Hunter Colon, Dominic Moniz, Kyle Kacey Flanagan, Robert Fleck Ashley Wilson, Caitlin Young Hayden Bourgeois, Alexia Pocis, Krystal Quadarella, Moody, Dylan Morrison IV, Madison Fournier, Ethan Honors: Emma Abbascia, Brawn, Dylan Butkus, Patric Xavier Rodriguez-Bradley, Alex Ilvonen, Merissa Murray, Gallant, Devin Gavaletz, Adiran Aguilar, Bryanna Campbell, Diego Canovas, Saad, Luzyvette Sagastibelza- Stephen Ngaruiya, Cameron Bradley Graves, Brandon Andino, Graciela Antunez Jackson Chaffee, Chloe Lopez, Kristina Scott, Anthony Nolette, Gabrielle Oikle, Tessa Grenier, Renee Hallaman, Flores, Erika Apher, Kayla Dexter, Erin Donahue, Marlee Seymour, Jordan Sheehan, Olejniczak, Gabriel Osciak, Bridget Hast, Isabelle Herholz, Aviles, Ivy Ballou, Jacob Donohoe, Cody Douglas, Nathan Daniel Silbert, Chloe Sicari- Joelle Peluso, Kiyana Perez, Liam Honthumb-Wachewski, Benoit, Cameron 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Gordon Prize Panepinto, Alex Joseph Pereira, Berkstresser, Landon Beveridge, for Innovation in Engineering and roll Gabrielle Marie Pietri, Elizabeth Kaylee Buckley, Jarrid Burrell, Julia Technology Education, WPI’s pioneer- Christine Price, James Daniel Sweeney Dee, Sarah Dee, Jason Fuller, Arianna ing project-based curriculum engages LEICESTER — Leicester High School Honors: Jacob George Altman, Rina Gonzalez, Michael Hagglund, Shawn undergraduates in solving important has released its honor roll for the sec- Frema Appiah, Allie Marie Blair, Heffernan, Casey Knott, Savannah scientific, technological, and societal ond quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. Andrew Wallace Boisvert, Anthony Lumb, Hannah Martin, Ryan McCarthy, problems throughout their education Diego Coll, Sadie Grace Connery, Carlee McShera, Christopher Moffat, and at more than 50 project centers Grade 12 Michelle Angelina Dacri, Ashlyn Connor O’Brien, Ava Pelletier, Kassidy around the world. WPI offers more than High Honors: Ryan Michael Butler, Ella Deary, Matthew Walter Direnzo, Poce, Maxavier Rust, Maxwell Sealey, 50 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral Stephen Robert Collins, Jenna Elizabeth Rose Gallagher, Mason Jack Skoglund, Luke Soden, Jack degree programs across 14 academic Alexandra Hennessy, Kaitlyn Anne Thomas Griffiths, Patrick David Tuomenoksa, Nathan Wilder, Jack departments in science, engineering, Rutter Harrington, Nicklaus Robert Hellstrom, Witkowski technology, business, the social scienc- Honors: Hailey Agnes Appiah-Opoku, Ireland Bella Huff, Hunter Louis es, and the humanities and arts. 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BRENDAN BERUBE The world doesn’t need another village for blended EDITOR idiot To the Editor: myth-conception: I did not vote for families Every so often, I open, to scan, the DJT. Nor am I a neo-Nazi, Q-Anon, opinion/letters/sound off pages of the Breitbart, altRight etc. nutter. If you’re in a blended family, you’re EDITORIAL New Leader. The players and the show I am a Bible believing, God fearing already aware of the emotional and finan- seem to remain the same. American who loves the USA as a cial issues involved in your daily life. But The leftist drones continue to drink republic, seeing no need for US to be what about the future? When it’s time to the DNC FoolAyde, whilst the folk just another idiot in a global village do your estate planning – and it’s never on the correct side of issues do their filled with the brain dead. too soon for that – you’ll need to be aware Lost time best to take away the FoolAyde then of the entanglements and complexities de-cult the drones. R. MICHAEL SMALL that can get in the way of your vision for Lest any of the drones now have NORTH BROOKFIELD leaving the legacy you desire. knotted knickers along with a You can take comfort in knowing that is never you’re far from alone. More than half of married North Brookfield’s Board of Health is an or cohabiting couples with at least one living found again example to follow parent, or parent-in-law, To the Editor: available sites and have asked people and at least one adult Lately, we’ve been hearing an awful As I hear day after day of the dif- to respond when they finally have child, have a “step-kin” lot of chirping about how people are too ficulties area residents have been been vaccinated. relationship, according busy. Too busy to catch up with extend- experiencing desperately trying to It is comforting to know that our to a study from research- ed family; too busy to grab a workout; FINANCIAL schedule their vaccine appointments, North Brookfield Board of Health has ers at the University of too busy to read a book; too busy to do I want to thank the North Brookfield our health and welfare in mind as FOCUS Massachusetts and other the things we forgot we enjoyed doing. Board of Health for stepping in to they go about their duties; that our schools. That’s a lot of The largest contributor to the lack of help the residents of our town. Trevor town is not part of a “health alliance” JEFF estate-planning issues. free time boils down to time spent at BURDICK Bruso, Ethan Melad, and John Alphin with allegiance to several towns, but Nonetheless, the task work. Many people in today’s world spent hours setting up a website and that, to our Board of Health, protect- does not have to be over- have two or three jobs to make ends contacting townspeople so that resi- ing our residents is the top priority. whelming – as long as you meet. Sometimes, however, we need to dents could sign up for information So, thank you, Trevor, Ethan, and put sufficient time and thought into it. make some cuts in our lives to give our- and, after screening, access COVID-19 John, from two grateful seniors. You Here are some ideas that may help: selves something more valuable than vaccine appointments. have provided an example for other Seek fairness – but be flexible. Even money, time. Time is a treasure. After consulting with State towns to follow. Keep up the good in a nonblended family, it’s not always For one, you can’t make more time. Representatives and Senior Center work. easy to be as equitable as you’d like in Ways to earn money will always be at Director Sharon Donovan, they also Stay safe. your estate plans – too often, someone your fingertips however there is never set up a hotline for people who pre- feels they have been treated unfairly. In a way to create more time. There is ferred to call in. The Board remains a blended family, these problems can be not a spell book that has the answer to MARILYNN AND STEVE BORST in constant contact with updates on exacerbated: Will biological children feel creating more hours in a day or a way NORTH BROOKFIELD cheated? Will stepchildren? Keep this to give you more years on Earth. Time in mind: Fair is not always equal – and is finite, something we all can stand to equal is not always fair. When deciding remember. Might be time to Bagg it how to divide your assets, you’ll need to Take a moment to think about the fact make some judgment calls after carefully that you can do more with time off than To The Editor: As I have said in previous let- evaluating the needs of all your fami- with a day’s pay. While we all can earn Let me first apologize for my faux ters, I try not to make it a habit of ly members. There’s no guarantee that a different amount of money during a pas in last week’s submission, “Sorry, providing an unsolicited response, everyone will be satisfied, but you’ll have shift at work, a day off is the same to all my mistake.” When listing a few of the especially to people who have yet to done your best. of us. During a day off, you can choose states upon which BLAMTIFA have provide any evidence that they are, Communicate your wishes clear- to do what you want with it. Catch up bestowed their love, I incorrectly used in fact, living, breathing, tax-paying, ly. When it comes to estate planning, the on chores, hike a mountain, catch a the two-letter abbreviation, MI, in the voting, homo sapiens. Someone is writ- best surprise is no surprise – and that’s movie, enjoy a nice lunch or pick up version I submitted. It should have ing these letters, but the names you especially true in a blended family. Even your dusty guitar and remember how to read Minneapolis, MN. The letters, see are about as authentic as the fol- if you’re the one creating your estate play the C chord. MI, refer to Michigan, where Empress lowing “Magnificent Seven”: Big Bird, plans, try to involve other family mem- Memories hold more stock in our of Covid County, Gretchen Whitmer, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, bers – and make your wishes and goals lives, than money. When we think back scourge of nursing homes, rules. So, if Elmo, Grover, and Snuffleupagus. This clear. You don’t have to be specific down on our past experiences that brought you were hoping to visit Minneapolis, obsessive insistence on receiving an to the last dollar, but you should provide us fond memories, how many of those Michigan after the restrictions of the answer might be a trait learned as a a pretty good overall outline. were because of money and how many Chi-Com virus have been lifted, I am boy. Perhaps Bagg, or whoever this Consider establishing a revocable liv- were because of another person? Travel sorry to disappoint you -- it doesn’t individual truly is, was never told by ing trust. Everyone’s situation is differ- of course costs money, or the purchase exist. their parents to stop repeating them- ent, but many blended families find that, of a fancy boat, however it is the simple Now, on with the show! selves. Trust me, Baggsie, you were when making estate plans, a simple will moments that are always the ones that Bagg Boy, of the Unscrupulous “heard” the first time. Asking 15 more is not enough. Consequently, you may count. Seven, has been hounding two local- times isn’t going to move anyone into want to establish a revocable living trust, At the end of a person’s life, you will ly elected officials, Representatives providing you with an answer. Mr. which gives you much more control than never hear them say they wished they Berthiaume and Durant, to answer Berthiaume and Mr. Durant have bet- a will when it comes to carrying out your had more money, however you will hear “Gotcha” questions regarding their ter things to do, such as, make sure wishes. Plus, because you have trans- them say they wished they had more views of the controversial results of there are, at least, the slightest bit ferred your assets to the trust, you are time. A good question to ask yourself if the 2020 election. To quote Mona Lisa of checks and balances in this blu- no longer technically the owner of these you had a short time to live, ‘would you Vito, in “My Cousin Vinny,” “Nobody est of blue states. I’ll even presume assets, so there’s no reason for a court to like $5 million dollars or ten more years can answer it… it’s a [southern prod- that, like me, most of the other read- get involved, which means your estate to live?’ The answer is obvious. uct from a northbound bull] question!” ers understand and agree with their can likely avoid the time-consuming, A survey of roughly 5,000 people was Anyone with an IQ above Koko the lack of response to your petulant nag- expensive and very public process of conducted to back up the fact that most Gorilla will understand that, either ging. I believe it was you that included probate. people prefer time over money. Most way the question is answered, Baggem this in one of your weekly harangues: Choose the right trustee. If you do set people opted to take a position with less will be there to quickly provide an “Silence is the speech of cowards.” up a living trust, you’ll also need to name hours and less money over long hours obfuscation. If they were to assert that Oh, wait, that was Yo-yorok filching a a trustee – someone who manages the with a high salary. Young people, who the election was stolen, Bagg will sure- line from Abraham Lincoln. It doesn’t assets in the trust. Married couples often have more time ahead of them, did ly come back with, “Local Politicians matter, because the letters submitted serve as co-trustees, but this can result choose to make more money, however are in lock step with Trump and ped- by Har(dy-HarHar) Yarok and (paper in tensions and disagreements. As an this proves the point that if you have dling lies, fear, and threats!!!” On the or plastic) Bagg come from the same alternative, you can hire a professional less time, you value it more. other hand, if they answer that they angry leftist mindset. I will see your trustee – someone with the time, experi- Money changes in value every day; don’t agree with the President and unattributed quote and raise you with ence and neutrality to make appropriate time does not. Think about the price tag believe there was insufficient evidence this: “Even a fool, when he holdeth decisions and who can bring new ideas to you would place on a three-hour beach of fraud, Bagg’s claim would be, “Local his peace, is counted wise: and he that the process. day with good friends. In the time of a RINO’s side with Nancy Pelosi and shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of Above all else, make sure you have pandemic these moments become even Chuck Schumer!” understanding.” Proverbs 17:28 the right estate-planning team in place. more important. If they answer, they can’t win. It’s As a final thought, I say to you, You’ll certainly need to work with an Time brings us awareness and clarity called a “Catch-22.” Bagg has recruited Baggrosenbergyarok, a nom de plume attorney, and you may also want to bring and gives us a chance to figure out the others of the Suspicious Seven to create does not deserve a response. Perhaps in your tax advisor and financial profes- person we want to be or already are. the appearance there is a groundswell writing in under your true identity sional. Estate planning can be complex These things cannot be bought. Sure of curiosity concerning the opinions will help lift the veil? – especially with a blended family – and we need money to live, however time of Berthiaume and Durant. Whoever I should expect, I suppose, a possible you’ll want to make the right moves, is what puts life, into our lives. Often writes all those letters would give Sybil flurry of angry letters denouncing my right from the start. we need to get creative about how we (with her multiple personalities), a run disrespectful liberties with the names can give ourselves more time. We must for her money, if she were still alive. of Yarok, Bagg, and the rest of them. This article was written by Edward always remember to protect and priori- Obviously, the effort of the campaign Much like the claims of Sasquatch liv- Jones for use by your local Edward Jones tize our time. here is to discredit the Representatives Turn To HERHOLZ page A10 Financial Advisor. Please contact Jeff in the minds of the Republican reader. 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To the Editor: election that is lost. No response. Sen. Anne Gobi and Rep. David who live in U.S. Territories that had no Everybody deserves, and should Donnie Berthiaume has been asked LeBoeuf are only slightly better. They say whatsoever. demand, that their elected leaders go to clarify his position in the Jan. 22, said the right things on Jan. 7, but Of course, the constitution which on record with a statement outlining Jan. 29, Feb. 5, and Feb. 12 editions of then went radio silent. They have a was written before the emergence of the pertinent facts and their take on this publication. So far, only five indi- responsibility to shame answers out of political parties requires a two thirds the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Democrats, viduals have written in asking where Berthiaume & Durant and their desire majority for conviction, so it was an Republicans, Independents, and the he stands, yet no response. Perhaps not to “poke the bear” that is towns acquittal. unsure should all demand a statement. there needs to be more? Perhaps he that voted for Trump is not an excuse We all deserve to know how Sen. All of us should demand a statement doesn’t read this newspaper, but come to shirk their responsibilities to lead Gobi, Rep. Durant, Rep. Berthiaume, out of our elected officials whether on, who are we kidding? All I can hope by example. and Rep. LaBoeuf would have voted they be Democrat, Republican, or for his that he gets a pit in his stomach Trump’s second impeachment ver- had they been jurors in the public Independent. every time he sees the name “Donnie dict is in and the vote was guilty, 57-43. impeachment trial. None of us should accept the coward- Berthiaume” next to “coward.” I don’t Seven Republicans voted guilty, the To help jog their memories I will ice of silence. expect him to have the same opinion I most members of a president’s own cite some recent quotes from notable On Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol was have on the matter. I do expect him to party to vote guilty in history. It was politicians: breached for the first time since the go on record and own his opinion. the most bipartisan impeachment vote Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler War of 1812 by a violent mob convinced As for Peter Durant - different face, in U.S. History. The “guilty” votes rep- (R-Washington): “As the attack unfold- that the 2020 presidential election was same coward. Hard questions met resent 57 percent of the Senate. Due to ed, Mr. Trump sided with the rioters in the process of being stolen. On with silence. To his defense though he inherent inequities, the “guilty” votes in a contentious call with Republican Jan. 15, in this publication, Donnie wasn’t specifically asked on 1/15 like represent 62 percent of Americans Leader Kevin McCarthy, saying ‘Well Berthiaume was asked for his position Donnie was. He only ignored public while the “not guilty” votes represent Kevin, I guess these people are more on the events of Jan. 6, as well the gen- calls for him to go on record for 4 weeks only 38 percent of Americans. Then upset about the election than you are.’” eral concept of conceding defeat to an in a row instead of five. there are the 4.3 million Americans Turn To BAGG page A10 Friday, February 19, 2021 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trump’s second impeachment trial Cancel culture and misinformation

To the Editor: the election they lost. To the Editor: difference to the progressive liberals. The thing that consumed so much of As the House impeachment manag- Months ago, I asked a young lady They just wanted to brain wash the the last week is the impeachment trial, ers got into the details of their case, I why she was against Trump. She stat- weak minded., and they did a good job the unprecedented second impeach- was struck by how moved I was, how ed that he was racist. Oh really, I said; on many of them. ment trial for one president who ironi- freshly angered, how much I learned, what did he say or do to give you My daughter took a fall class at cally only served one term. The result and how much the trial grabbed the that impression. She couldn’t state Worcester State called “Elections.” I of this impeachment trial was known attention of the nation. There were so anything except to say that what it figured that would be a good thing so for some time, so the trial itself was many moments where the reality of says on CNN and MSNBC. She was she could learn about the process. Due more of a formality, the thing we need what our country has and is facing was trained to think this way. That’s the to the Covid, she had to take her cours- to get out of the way so we can get back closely brought to life. Any occasion purpose of the brainwashing of the es online. She used my computer in my to the COVID relief bill and other busi- to lay out the threats and especially left, keep on repeating misinformation office. I happened to walk by and heard ness of the country. the internal threats to our security and eliminate any discussion or other the instructor railing against Donald As they discussed the constitution- is a good thing. I was gripped and I viewpoints. Trump. He was a long-haired older ality of the trial, my favorite phrase expect anybody who was actually pay- It’s interesting that on Twitter, man, not unlike the hippies from the was “the imaginary January excep- ing attention was gripped. Facebook, and the liberal news any ‘60’s. He was calling Trump a dictator tion.” If a president can’t stand trial for I have long said that this Senate white person can be labeled as a ‘White because of his use of Executive Orders impeachment after he is out of office, impeachment trial had to happen, and Nationalist” or “Nazi” with no threat of and the other liberal talking points. and it takes some five weeks to sched- it needed to happen, if only to send a removal from the platform. Talk about I could see that there were about 20 ule a trial, that effectively grants a signal that you cannot incite an insur- the election fraud or say anything students in the class. In the 15 minutes January exception, offering immunity rection at the U.S. Capitol and not against BLM and you will be auto- of spouting hatred of our president, not to presidents in their final month in face any consequences. I remember matically shut down. The good thing one of the students spoke or asked ques- office. The final month, when there watching the events of January 6 live about the impeachment was it exposed tions during his diatribe. I asked my should be a peaceful transfer of power, and feeling angry, hurt, and sad about the media’s complete lie about Trump daughter why. She stated because she is arguably the most dangerous time of what was happening to my country. and Charlottesville. We go to hear the did not want to get a failing grade. This any presidency. If we had a “January Watching it again, I began to tear up complete unedited clip of the president teacher was clearly a progressive lib- exception,” that would signal to all as I was taken back to that day. There Trumps speech after the incident. He eral indoctrinating the students. There future presidents to pull out all the was footage I hadn’t seen before. The stated “There was some good people was no exchange of ideas or exam- stops, up to and including insurrec- way the impeachment managers put on both sides” and then said “there ination of different viewpoints. Any tion/treason/autocoup to remain in it together, with the old footage for were bad actors also on both sides.” He dissent from his viewpoint was seen as power after an electoral loss because if context, the dated tweets, the timed condemned both the white nationalist “incorrect” and cause for you to fail the successful they remain president and video clips from Jan 6, and then up and Antifa. You have been told a lie for course. Where’s the critical thinking if unsuccessful they are no worse off to the video of a Capitol police officer three years that he never condemned and exchange of ideas needed for intel- than had they accepted the results of Turn To ROSENBERG page A13 the neo-Nazis. But that doesn’t make a Turn To ROBILLARD page A13 Who speaks for the girls? Another week in paradise

To the Editor: say. Slouched in the front passenger To the Editor: imate, how many of Trump’s 75 mil- Unable to get past the revelations seat, clad in a track warm up suit, I watched as much of the impeach- lion votes do you think are illegiti- coming out of Connecticut and other and sobbing uncontrollably with a tear- ment trial as I reasonably could, given I mate? What would convince you that places concerning top-notch female ath- stained face...is the female phenom, the was working last week. I have to say, I President Biden and Vice President letes losing their place in the athletic girl who has dominated school track was impressed by the case presented by Harris are the legitimate winners of sun of life to other competitors who just events for several years in Connecticut. the House led by Jaimie Raskin. The the offices they hold? happen to be incontestably biological Despite her convulsive weeping and level of effort they put into collecting Donald Trump was not the effective males with all the attendant physical racked breathing, she looks every inch all the videos and tweets with dates and authoritarian many of us feared, but and psychological athletic advantages the stellar athlete she has worked so times pausing between things to pro- not for lack of trying. He was incompe- that status confers, I often wonder what hard to become. vide context was done very well. In one tent, and his grandiose narcissistic per- sort of conversations occurred between Once on the road, she regains some sense it was a waste of time because the sonality disorder, his unremarkable parents and their inconsolable and bit- her normally sangfroid nature, and acquittal by a minority of senators was intelligence, and his desire to surround terly disappointed high school daugh- begins to speak: “Mom, it wasn’t even assured before Trump even committed himself with “yes men” rendered him ters on the ride home from district and close, I was totally humiliated. I came the crime. On the other hand, though, quite ineffective at achieving his obvi- state meets where their dreams of glory here thinking I was going to go home a masterful prosecution by the House ous goals. He was banned from Twitter had just been demolished on a very with the State Champion’s trophy, and was necessary for the historical record. and Facebook in his final weeks in uneven playing field. that that would probably get me the With the impeachment trial con- office in a weird “shock ‘n awe” where When I was a kid, my father worked scholarship I wanted for college next cluded, we can now close the book on Big Tech took the reins of the country all the time, and was not able to come year. I should’ve just stayed home. Not Donald Trump and hopefully he will for a few weeks before he could do more and see me play in countless baseball only was today a waste, the past ten never be heard from again. damage. and basketball games, so I have no years since we learned when I was eight Dana George Reed! It’s been a while, The Supreme Court of the United memories of post-game rides home as a that I was fast, I now see as a huge waste you’ve been missed! I invite you to States has rejected every claim that young athlete. of my time and yours. All that time, I describe the evidence you believe sug- came their way regarding overturning But, unfortunately for my own brood, had a dream of becoming the best in my gests we “likely have an illegitimate the results of the 2020 election. Mike I more than made up for it with them. event of all the girls in the state who are President, Vice President...” Do you Lindell of “My Pillow” is free to express Being a teacher with the luxury of free good runners. I ran in the heat and the believe that there are any allegations, whatever he believes whether it is true time, I was an observer at hundreds cold, in the rain and the snow. I lifted even if true, that would reverse the or not. Mr. Lindell is even protected by of their games, meets and practices weights; I ate only the healthiest foods; I outcome of the 2020 election? 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HERHOLZ BAGG inal courts. the Constitution of the United States.” continued from page A8 continued from page A8 Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine): “His Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah): actions interfered with the peaceful “President Trump incited the insur- ing in the mountains of the Northwest, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana): transition of power, the hallmark of our rection against Congress by using there is simply no evidence that they “I voted to convict President Trump constitution and our American democ- the power of his office to summon his exist. My limited requests of Yarok for because he’s guilty. racy were an abuse of power… Instead supporters to Washington on January validation of his existence have been met “He brought together a crowd but a of preventing a dangerous situation, 6th and urging them to march on the with no response. John McRae’s history portion of that was transformed into President Trump created one. And rath- Capitol during the counting of electoral of calling out the entire crew of fictitious a mob, and when they went into the er than defend the constitutional trans- votes. He did this despite the obvious characters, inviting any one or all of Capitol it was clear that he wished fer of power, he incited an insurrection and well-known threats of violence that them to a cordial cup of morning mud at lawmakers be intimidated. Even after with the purpose of preventing that day. President Trump also violated his Cumberland Farms, is well documented he knew violence was taking place, transfer of power from occurring. His oath of office by failing to protect the in the Letters to the Editor archives he continued to basically sanction the actions – they interfere with the peace- Capitol, the Vice President, and others of the New Leader. To date, not one of mob being there. And not until later ful transition of power, the hallmark in the Capitol. Each and every one of the seven (and growing) have chosen to did he actually ask them to leave. All of our constitution and our American these conclusions compels me to sup- accept his gracious offers. of that points to a motive and a method democracy – were an abuse of power port conviction”. No matter what you may think of and that is wrong — he should be held and constitute grounds for conviction.” Republican senators who defended how well the two Representative have accountable.” Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania): Trump adopted much of the same vague done for their districts, I think it is wise Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska): “His betrayal of the Constitution and language they adopted the last time of them not to acquiesce and provide “President Trump – the nation’s elected his oath of office required conviction” he was impeached, calling it “rushed,” Freddie Bagg with the ammunition he leader, the Commander in Chief of our Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska): “An “without due process,” “table banging,” so desperately wants. Having been the armed forces – swore an oath to defend impeachment trial is a public declara- “partisan,” “evidence is heresy.” victim of my answer to a question, asked America and all that we hold sacred. He tion of what a president’s oath of office Five years ago, Donald Trump made by a lib, taken out of context, I quickly failed to uphold that oath.” means and what behavior that oath what may be the most accurate pub- learned how to spot a “snare.” I’ve also Minority Leader, Sen. Mitch demands of presidents in the future. lic statement he’s ever made, “I could argued with liberals before, and I learned McConnell (R-Kentucky): “Former But here’s the sad reality: If we were stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and I this: according to them, because of their President Trump’s actions preceding talking about a Democratic president, could shoot somebody and I would lose superior intellect, college degrees, addic- the riot were a disgrace, a disgraceful most Republicans and most Democrats any voters, OK. It’s like incredible.” tion to CNN, MSNBC, NPR, et al., you dereliction of duty.” would simply swap sides. Tribalism Senate Republicans largely proved him can never get them to concede any point Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky): is a hell of a drug, but our oath to the right. in a debate. It is useless to argue with “President Trump is still liable for Constitution means we’re constrained Can we now call the 43 Republicans such closed minded individuals. everyting he did while he was in office… to the facts.” that voted not guilty as Stockholm He didn’t get away with anything, yet… Sen. Richard Burr (R-North Carolina): Senators? “By what he did and by what he did not MATHEW HERHOLZ yet.” Suggesting the former president do, President Trump violated his oath RED AGG SPENCER will see justice through ordinary crim- F B of office to preserve, protect, and defend SPENCER MCRAE thing to say, responds, “Oh, sweetie, flags. Racist [expletive]. Shoot them the said, ‘Are you crazy? Let the girls run!’ continued from page A9 Dad and I know it’s tough for you right bird, won’t you?” “And, now, Mom, seeing as I’m a reg- now. Why don’t we find a Starbucks The fleet-footed 18-year-old studies istered voter and of age, I think I want missed out on sleepovers at my friends’ and I’ll get you a nice latte, that’ll make the faces of the flag wavers as she pass- you to turn this car around and take houses because I wanted to get all my you feel better.” es by, and says, “You know what, Mom? me back to that intersection. I want to proper sleep; I read everything I could “No, Mom, let’s just go home. I need They look like normal, regular, happy stand with those people. I think my eyes about great female track stars. I hoped to put this behind me, but I would like people. Why would I want to insult have been opened. I want to be a part of that when I got old and died, my obit- to know one thing: Why didn’t you and them? I think if they had been there at their joy and enthusiasm. This will help uary would have read: ‘She was the Dad and the rest of the parents fight for the race today, they would’ve stood up me get my mind off my disappointment. fastest girl in Connecticut in 2020.’ I us!? Couldn’t you see what a charade for me and the rest of the girls. They I know someone there will be happy to wanted something that could’ve never this whole thing was? Why did you look like they have good sense, and are drive me home when it’s over. been taken away from me. And now, even let us run? You knew it was going the type of people who know the line And speaking of something being today, I come here and get blown away to be a total joke. You left me out there ‘The Emperor has no Clothes!’ over, I am done with being a millennial by a ‘girl’ who has been only an aver- to suffer all by myself. I was beat before “Mom, the names on your bumper airhead, and maybe this day will turn age sprinter in the boys division for the gun went off, and felt like I had a sticker wouldn’t have supported me out to be something far better for me the past few years, but now wants to be pack full of bricks on my back as I ran. today; they would be entirely on the than it has been so far. Thanks for the seen as one of us--a girl. I wish I had We should’ve just walked off the track other side and would tell me to shut up ride, Mom.” studied an instrument instead; they just as the starter’s gun was about to and quit my whining. I hate to tell you, couldn’t take that away from me. 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HAR-YAROK to stand down, but to do it gradually and The COVID-19 pandemic continues to before it came to the United States. We continued from page A9 inconsistently as to not make it obvious abate from our mid-Jan peak, but that had warning, we had other countries somebody was in charge? If you are doesn’t mean it is necessarily going show us how to control it, we had more Amazon are however under no obliga- going to blame the DOJ for inaction away. The CEO’s of Moderna and capability to control a virus than most tion to carry the products of any partic- in 2020, aren’t you blaming Bill Barr, Johnson & Johnson are now warning other nations, and we just didn’t care. ular company. A company built around Trump’s handpicked man to make the we may never reach “herd immunity.” Controlling a pandemic or a modern the face of a seditionist, a person unwill- Mueller report go away? Aren’t you It seems more and more every day that plague is simply incompatible with the ing to accept the results of the 2020 elec- blaming Trump by extension? the cat is out of the proverbial bag and culture of the United States. tion, an enemy of the United States, and Joe Biden released 22 years of tax the purpose of the vaccines (at this For all of those who cried “but the a person who continues to incite unrest returns, 1998-2019. Donald Trump point) is more like the flu vaccine – economy!” back when closing restau- is just bad business. In the spirit of released none. reducing hospitalizations and deaths rants for the whole month of April 2020 economic freedom and capitalism, “My Our local politicians aren’t “saying by mitigating the number of people seemed absurd… How much better Pillow” seems to be cancelled. it like it is.” They are saying nothing. infected and disease severity while the would those businesses be now if we Down-ballot Republicans did better They know what happened, they can’t virus remains endemic in our popula- had eradicated the virus by May? How than Donald Trump because the for- spin it, so they’re waiting for it to go tion at a low level. much better off would our currency be mer president is somewhat uniquely away before they anger their constitu- Why is herd immunity likely out of if we had eradicated the virus instead unfit for office and disliked in ways ents. reach? We are seeing stubbornly high printing money out of nothing to the other politicians aren’t. I can’t believe Mr. McRae – this week’s letter was a levels of “vaccine hesitancy,” too much tune of literally trillions of dollars? that fraudulent ballots wouldn’t steal little more meandering and unfocused to eradicate the virus. We are seeing When you consider that the biological down-ballot races, too. The fact that than most. We start with a list of several mutations and variants crop- disaster won’t be “over” and “new nor- down-ballot Republicans did better unfulfilled goals of the Trump adminis- ping up in different populations around mal” until mid-2022, the sociological than Trump is evidence the vote was tration… The economy did set records the world that make the virus more scars won’t be gone until 2024, what legitimate. – first president to end his term with contagious, evade the vaccines, and will this crisis of cost us? Remember Mr. Robillard… I like the defense of fewer jobs than it started with since re-infect people who have already had when Trump didn’t want to listen to his sedition of insurrection. You launched Herbert Hoover on the eve of the Great it. We can mathematically determine advisers because he was worried about into classic whataboutism, but took a Depression. Regaining control of our from the observed R0 of COVID-19 and the stock market in Feb 2020? The Dow decidedly juvenile approach, “I know borders? The fact is 80 new miles of bar- the measured efficacy of vaccines, we Jones from Feb 2020 seems pretty trite what you are, but what am I?” riers were built where there were none would need to vaccinate 96 percent of now, doesn’t it? Mr. Robillard’s letter meandered before by the president circumventing our population to achieve herd immu- In the U.S., 661,797 new cases were from FISA warrants investigating congress by declaring an emergency, nity. Even worse, we would need to confirmed last week for a total of 27.7 Russian interference in the 2016 elec- Mexico didn’t pay for it, and it appears vaccinate everybody faster than new million cases. That is 661,797 people tion resulting in dozens of guilty pleas we had slightly more illegal immigra- mutations and variants can emerge. who used to be healthy but became ill and convictions including Trump’s tion than during Obama’s term howev- Even if 96 percent of our population enough to get tested. The deaths have campaign manager, his advisors, his er it should be noted that illegal immi- wanted the vaccine it will take us a year come down somewhat from the holi- personal attorney, and even Trump’s gration has been falling for 40 years. to do that, and new variants of the virus day-season peak and in the past week first appointee for National Security McRae did use the word “fake” several crop up every two months. 21,895 people died of COVID-19… People Advisor among others. Mueller also times as though the more times he Even though herd immunity is hope- who used to be alive that are now dead indicted 26 Russian citizens and 3 typed it, the more accurate it would be. less, the vaccine will prevent the virus and have families grieving. The United Russian companies… Yes, the FISA He might have convinced me if he said from killing us at such high rates. The States has seen 485,332 deaths so far and warrant was pulled during Obama’s “fake” more times… vaccine will prevent hospitals from lit- counting. Funny how all these deaths term, but the discovery, prosecutions, Mr. McRae told us to expect gas lines erally overflowing with patients. The now seem normal, isn’t it? and convictions all occurred during and rationing within six months and vaccine will allow COVID-19 to fade the first two years of Trump’s term. home heating oil to double by next win- into the background and by winter 2022- OMAR HAR-YAROK Robillard’s answer: “House and Senate ter along with a certain tax increase 2023 be similar to the flu – a virus EAST BROOKFIELD Republicans were RINO’s back then… and steep inflation… Like Obama’s everyone should get a vaccine for, but Insufficiently loyal to Dear Leader, term? Clinton’s term? I encourage many won’t, and even then it will still Donald Trump.” everybody to mark their calendar for 6 kill three times as many people as the According to Robillard, after the 2018 months and 10 months from now so you flu used to. The “end game” may very mid-terms when the Democrats won can assess these wild predictions in the well be resetting 20 years of progress on back the House the Republican part- future. average life expectancy and the wide- ed was “infused” with “free thinking I continue to be amazed at the level spread failure of high-risk non-essen- Patriots”. Give me a break, the honest at which Mr. McRae is so passionately tial businesses such as massage par- conservatives were driven out of town concerned about things that don’t affect lors, bars, personal trainers, etc. for failing a loyalty litmus test. The his day-to-day life such as the role of Humanity contained, stomped Trump loyalty test and pledge is not men and women in society, and making out, and eradicated MERS before it “free thinking,” it is “blind following.” sure a person faithfully present them- ever reached the shores of the USA. I for one would love to see the evi- selves in our cultural gender norms in Humanity contained, squashed, and dence of the organization and mobiliza- accordance to their birth certificate… eradicated SARS when it was an Asian tion of “BLM and Antifa terrorist forc- Good to know that our local conser- problem. Humanity wasn’t able to vative activist finds our Assistant contain COVID-19 and that is in no es.” Who is in charge, exactly? Who www.StonebridgePress.com was their commander? Who told them Secretary of Health to be unattractive… small part because it wasn’t eradicated

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Date of Public Hearing: Monday, March dated November 20, 2015 and record- Conveyed with an easement to main- Notice of Public Hearing 1, 2021 ed in Worcester County (Worcester tain an existing barn on land of Myron The North Brookfield Planning Board Snow Date for Public Hearing: Tues- District) Registry of Deeds, in Book W. Sibley as recited in a deed from will hold a public hearing on Wednes- day, March 9, 2021 54663, Page 74, and assigned by Harold E. Tousignan and Marian L. day, March 17, 2021 at 7:15PM at the In accordance with Chapter 71 Sec- Assignment of Mortgage dated July Cutter by deed of Myron W. Sibley Police Station Conference Room, 55 tion 38N of the General Laws, the 6, 2017 and recorded in Worcester dated September 26, 1991 and record- School St., North Brookfield, MA. Pub- Leicester School Committee will hold County (Worcester District) Registry ed with the Worcester District Registry lic opinion will be received regarding a public hearing on its proposed Fiscal of Deeds, in Book 57379, Page 185, of Deeds in Book 13682, Page 237. amending the Zoning Bylaw. The fol- Year 2022 Budget on Monday, March of which mortgage the undersigned is Terms of Sale: These premises are lowing changes are proposed: Section 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.via Google Meet: the present holder, for breach of the being sold subject to any and all unpaid II. Definitions by adding Adult Enter- Meeting ID: meet.google.com/jay-detf- conditions of said mortgage and for real estate taxes, water rates, munici- tainment and Drive-through operations tnh. the purpose of foreclosing the same pal charges and assessments, condo- definitions, add Section IV.E.5.e. Drive- Phone Number: (US) 1-513-666-3059 will be sold at Public Auction at minium charges, expenses, costs, and through operations, (Section IV.E.6.c. PIN: 776 859 342#. Immediately follow- 11:00 AM, on March 5, 2021, on assessments, if applicable, federal tax would change to b.), change Section ing the hearing, there will be an open the premises known as 115 Charlton liens, partition wall rights, statutes, IV. D through G. to E. through H. and session meeting. Road, Spencer, Massachusetts, the regulations, zoning, subdivision con- add new Section IV.D. Business Gen- You may find the Superintendent’s bud- premises described in said mortgage, trol, or other municipal ordinances or eral 2 District, add Business General get presentation on the district website: together with all the rights, easements, bylaws respecting land use, configu- 2 District to Table 3- Dimensional Re- www.lpsma.net. and appurtenances thereto, to wit: ration, building or approval, or bylaws, quirements and change Zoning Map to February 12, 2021 A certain tract of land on the easter- statutes or ordinances regarding the include Business General 2 District. February 19, 2021 ly side of the Charlton Road, Route presence of lead paint, asbestos or Any person interested in or wishing to 31; in Spencer, Worcester County, other toxic substances, sanitary codes, be heard should appear at the above PUBLIC HEARING Massachusetts being shown as a housing codes, tenancy, and , to the stated time and place. A copy of the The West Brookfield Water Department parcel of land entitled “Norman S. extent that they are recorded prior to proposed bylaw and map amendments is having a public hearing on March Kenward (sic), et ux, September 12, the above mortgage, any easements, is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, 4, 2021 on the updating of the West 1972, Reney Bros. Inc. Registered rights of way, restrictions, confirmation 215 North Main St., North Brookfield, Brookfield Water Department Rules Engineers and Surveyors, Worcester, or other matters of record. MA. & Regulations, and rate increase, to Massachusetts” which plan is recorded Purchaser shall also bear all state and William King, Chair obtain a copy of proposed updates, with the Worcester District Registry of county deeds excise tax. The deposit February 19, 2021 please call (508) 867-1421 Ext. 8 or Deeds in Plan Book 370, Plan 84 and of $10,000.00 is to be paid in cash Ext. 306 office to be mailed a copy of which property is more particularly or bank or certified check at the time Notice of Public Hearing planned updates and rate increase or bounded and described as follows: and place of the sale, with the balance Spencer Zoning Board of Appeals Town Clerks office to review updates Beginning at the southwesterly corner of the purchase price to be paid by Special Permit – Applicant: Concord during regular office hours. Proposed thereof, which point is in the easterly bank or certified check within forty-five Brewer, Inc (DBA Rapscallion); Owner: updates will take effect immediately. line of said Charlton Road, Route 31, (45) days after the date of the sale, to Thomas Lowkes (LTJ, LLC), Location: The West Brookfield Water Department and which point is the northwester- be deposited in escrow with Guaetta 8 Meadow Road, Spencer Assessor’s hearing is in the Town Hall, 2 East Main ly corner of land now or formerly of and Benson, LLC, at 73 Princeton Map U12-48-1. The applicant is re- Street, in the Great Hall , West Brook- Eaton; Street, Suite 208, North Chelmsford, questing Special Permit under 7.2 and field, Massachusetts 01585 on March Thence N. 05° 44’ 05” E., 376.6 feet Massachusetts. of the Spencer Zoning Bylaw Zoning to 4, 2021 at 6:00p.m. Any Person wish- +1- along said Charlton Road, Route In the event that the successful bidder operate a microbrewery. The property ing to be heard and have discussion on 31, to a point at land now or formerly at the foreclosure sale shall default in is located within commercial zoning the proposed updates should appear of Hamelin; purchasing the within described prop- district. at the time and place designated. Thence S. 84° 16’ 00” E., 155.2 feet erty according to the terms of this February 19, 2021 Respectfully Submitted along said Hamelin land to a point Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the February 26, 2021 The West Brookfield Water Department at land now or formerly of Myron H. Memorandum of Sale executed at the Board of Water Commissioners Sibley; time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee Public Hearing Robert E. Benson - Chairman Thence S. 11° 09’ 00” W., along said reserves the right to sell the property The Brookfield Zoning Board of Ap- February 12, 2021 Sibley land to a point at land now or by foreclosure deed to the second peals will hold a Public Hearing begin- February 19, 2021 formerly of Eaton; Thence N. 84° 16’ highest bidder or, thereafter, to the ning at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 9 00” W., along said Eaton land to the next highest bidders, providing that 2021, at the Brookfield Town Hall locat- MORTGAGEE’S SALE point of beginning. said bidder shall deposit with said ed at 6 Central Street. OF REAL ESTATE Granting the right of way to take water attorney, the amount of the required The purpose of the hearing is to con- By virtue and in execution of the Power for ordinary household purposes from deposit as set forth herein within five sider an Administrative Appeal from of Sale contained in a certain mort- a spring on Myron Sibley’s land lying (5) business days after written notice Daniel Plourde regarding a Cease and gage given by Teresa Johnson and easterly of the granted premises; and of the default of the previous highest Desist Order for outdoor winter rec- Phyllis Schoof to “MERS”, Mortgage subject to the restriction that the grant- bidder. reational activities, including but not Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ees premises and the adjoining land of Other terms, if any, are to be announced limited to, snow-cross activities at his a separate corporation that is act- Myron H. Sibley. at the sale. property at 5 Quaboag Street, Brook- ing solely as nominee for GreenPoint Being the same premises conveyed Dated: February 5, 2021 field in the town’s Business (BB) and Mortgage Funding, Inc., “Lender”; as described in a deed epm (sic) Present holder of said mortgage Flood Plain zoning district. and its successors and assigns dated Harold E. Tousignan and Marian L. MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Timothy Simon – ZBA Chairman April 24, 2007 and recorded with the Cutter to Alfred E. Deschamps dated by its Attorneys February 19, 2021 Worcester County (Worcester District) September 30, 1991 recorded with the Guaetta and Benson, LLC Registry of Deeds, in Book 41306, Worcester District Registry of Deeds Peter V. Guaetta, Esquire Page 356, as assigned by Assignment in Book 13682, Page 239. See also P.O. Box 519

ROSENBERG 6 can’t be boiled down to a few dictio- seriously because their client didn’t was Antifa that breached the Capitol. continued from page A9 nary words and that is why dozens take the case seriously. We heard the McCarthy corrected the president to of the arrested insurrectionists cited phrase “witch hunt”, “constitutional tell him it was Trump supporters. The screaming in agony as he was crushed Trump’s name and said he sent them. cancel culture,” and other buzzwords former president said, “Well, Kevin, by a door was incredibly well done. The prosecution laid out very compel- that sound like they came out of Donald I guess these people are more upset The nation needed to see this. lingly and very persuasively that it was Trump’s mouth. It was almost like about the election than you are.” I Donald Trump’s name can never be months and even years that led up to Trump’s other officials – they were ask our local conservatives – does that written about or said without anyone the “Stop the Steal” rally and then sent never really talking to the journalists paint a picture of intent? thinking about the horror he unleashed people off in a clearly violent direction. in the room or the American people, Of course, 57 Senators voted to con- on Jan. 6. The impeachment managers used they were talking to Donald Trump vict, including seven Republicans, While much has been said about the nearly all of their allotted 16 hours alone who was watching TV on the with 43 voting to acquit. While still an word “fight,” we are not robots read- to methodically spell out, make the sidelines and preparing to rip into them acquittal due to the two thirds require- ing a dictionary. What we’re fighting case and argue the case. The Trump if they did not say words and phrases ment for conviction, this represents the for matters – some politicians “fight” defense team didn’t even bother to go he wanted to hear. impeachment with the most conviction for good healthcare, better education, toe-to-toe and argue an effective case, The Republican Party’s approval rat- votes from a presidents’ own party in and equitable economic opportunity. they rested their case after 2.5 hours ing has dropped to 38 percent, which is U.S. History. Donald Trump was urging people to and yielded back 13.5 hours. I expected now 12 percent points lower than where The second impeachment trial ended “fight” to overturn the election which them to spend as much time as they Democrats are. People are leaving and as I would have expected and it is time was being certified from his named could trying to defend the former pres- deregistering from the GOP. for the country to move on. It is yet enemies in a building down the street ident, argue their case, and rebut the Most damning was on Saturday to be seen whether state Attorneys in the minutes to follow his speech. Democrats in a serious way. Not that morning a witness came forward, Rep. General will charge Trump with state There is also greater context – Trump’s it would eventually matter, but Trump Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Washington) crimes, but I expect the Biden Justice tweets going back months and years, was not well-served with really a flimsy offered herself as a witness when she Department to leave the former presi- his anti-lockdown “Liberate!” Tweets defense which boiled down to a “wha- revealed that she was party to a phone dent alone, not because it is the right which served as dress rehearsals for taboutism” defense, focus on 1 word, call between Minority Leader Kevin thing, but because the best thing is for sending his supporters to occupy state and ignoring the entire context. McCarthy (R-California) and Former him to be in the dustbin of history. capitols. The entire months-long “stop Flimsy as his defense was, you go President Trump while the Jan 6 attack the steal” campaign is all part of the to trial with the evidence you got, and was ongoing. McCarthy reached the DAVID ROSENBERG broader context. honestly, they probably didn’t have 16 president mid-riot and asked him to SPENCER The full context of his speech on Jan. hours’ worth of material. Perhaps the publicly and forcefully call off the riot. defense attorneys didn’t take the case Trump repeated the falsehood that it

ROBILLARD lec- at the school you would better your- fake impeachment. You know the lib- is to give you an alternate viewpoint so continued from page A9 tual self. Nope, just showed how everybody erals around you. As the country goes you can make your own decision. I have except those who are white were wel- down the toilet because of puppet Biden many people say to me “Keep up what come to come there cause the campus and the Progressive liberals pulling his you’re doing, I feel the same as you but growth in our colleges? The answer is was so open to diversity. If you were strings, don’t hesitate to give them a I cannot put in easily down in words.” that there is none. It’s just liberal indoc- white you could go and be learn how piece of your mind. The good thing It’s nice if you agree with my views trination now. you can be rehabilitated. Remember about online classes is you can see but it doesn’t bother me in the least if Recently met a lady who worked at these are state schools and being fund- what your kids are being taught and see you dislike my views, that your choice. Worcester State in the financial office. ed by your tax money. Maybe they’ll the leftist indoctrination. I encourage That’s what freedom is all about. After She stated she had to leave due to the create classes on how to peacefully pro- parents to record the online instruc- all the truth will set us free. pressure exerted on her. You see, she test. Rule number one, you have to be tion your children receive. If you see Think about this. One man and one was white, and due to this, considered a Progressive Democratic Liberal. If indoctrination being practiced, tell you woman equal two people. True or false. to have “White Privilege.” Because of Republicans should do it, they are unpa- children the truth. Bring it up to the The answer is unknown. You see, the this, was expected to accept adverse triotic, insurrectionist, and seditionist. school board and insist your children woman could be pregnant with one working conditions with no hope of Rule 2, Democratic liberals define free be taught your heritage and beliefs. I child, two children, or more? See the advancement. The shame was hers for speech as whatever the party approved. had originally started writing in to this truth needs more information and being white. Others of more “Diverse Any speech by Republicans is misinfor- paper in the summer when I saw the investigation. The facts need to in open Ethnicity” were put ahead of her. She mation and incitement to insurrection. character assassination of Trump and for us to make a informed decision. relayed to me how they were seeking Must be condemned by you or you will the leftist rioting in our streets. I fig- Same for voting in the last election. It instructors from foreign countries over be likewise condemned as a traitor. ured after the election I would stop. But needs to be investigated in the open by a teachers already here in the states. It’s clear that the aim of the progres- with this cancel culture and the shut- independent source for both sides to see They needed to be more diverse even sive left. Shut down alternative view- down of free speech I changed my mind. the real truth. Just because the media if it meant that the students couldn’t points. Crush those with viewpoints It is encouraging to see a truly free or a few politicians say it was done understand the teacher’s foreign lan- they deem counterproductive to their press and an open forum being offered without fraud does not make it true. guage. That was the student’s problem. cause by calling in “misinformation” by such a patriotic paper such as the Don’t let them cancel out the truth. I just got a brochure from Fitchburg so as to indoctrinate the young and Spencer New Leader. This is how media State on what the college has to offer. weak minded of our nation. In a free should function. I take it to be my sol- MARK ROBILLARD It was entirely about diversity and how society it is your duty to fight back. emn duty to offer local residents access SPENCER they are pushing it in every class and Just like Trump and all the liberal to different ideas and help them find event. No effort was put forth to show Progressives were shown telling people the real truth. I don’t care if you like how if you worked hard and succeeded to do if you watched the defense of the or dislike my views. My only objective 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, February 19, 2021 OBITUARIES A step back a few Valentina Bukatko, 96 decades with my

WEST BROOKFIELD - Valentina was disrupted by the events of World (Lagodich) Bukatko, 96, of West War II. In 1949, she, her husband, and friend Rob ... Brookfield, passed away on Wednesday, oldest daughter immigrated to the February 10, 2021, at Life Care Center of United States. She became a proud Our dear friends, Rob was awestruck at the first Wilbraham. naturalized US citizen who appreciated and Tracey Shirk from siting of this incredible POSITIVELY She leaves two the opportunities and freedom that this Waterloo, Iowa were pass- monument. I hope to see daughters, Danuta country offered. ing through our area on SPEAKING it again someday. Then we Bukatko and her Valentina lived simply and inde- Thursday and came to were off to Devils Tower husband Don Sugai pendently in her own home up until just visit. The following day at GARY W. and the magnificence of of Harvard, MA and a month ago. She enjoyed cooking, bak- breakfast, Rob walked in MOORE Yellowstone. We made it all Patricia Richard and ing, gardening, sewing, knitting, and carrying what appeared to the way there and home, her husband Robert crocheting. She was a talented seam- be a big magazine. As he without the use of a phone of West Brookfield, stress who designed and made her fami- sat at the table, I realized it was a road or GPS. MA. She was the ly’s clothing, including winter coats and atlas of the USA ... something I have not We headed East the following year beloved grandmother wedding dresses. Her greatest joy came seen nor used in at least fifteen or more to the history of the Williamsburg area to Nicholas Sugai, Alexander Richard, from her role as a loving Baba to her years. and Washington DC. The following and Katherine Richard. She was pre- grandchildren. I asked, “Where did you pick up that year, we headed south to Texas and the deceased by her husband, Bernard Services for Valentina will be held antique?” He looked confused. I contin- Alamo. All incredible memories with Bukatko in 1990, and also by three privately. Burial will be in Pine Grove ued, “Where’d you find that old relic?” the help of Rand McNally and their big brothers, Gregory, Paul, and Nikolai Cemetery in West Brookfield in the “It’s a map,” he responded while turn- and beautiful road atlas. and a sister, Lydia. Valentina was born Spring. ing to a map of Indiana. I must admit, some of the happiest on April 30, 1924 in Mogilno, Belarus, Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East “I know it’s a map,” I said with a times of my life were planned around daughter of the late Tichon Lagodich Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting laugh, “But why do you have it?” that Rand McNally Road Atlas. It was and the late Zenowia (Krawczuk) the family with arrangements. “Because I’m traveling and I don’t like an instruction manual for our trav- Lagodich. An online guest book is available at know how to get to Marion, Indiana el dreams, providing the guidance and She attended school to become a varnumfuneralhome.com. from here.” He looked down at the map recipe for family fun and togetherness. seamstress; however, her education and began tracing a route with his fin- The excitement and anticipation … ger. all the laughs and love along the way At this point, I thought he was still warms me still and always brings a kidding. “Use the GPS on your phone smile to my face. All great family mem- ... step out of the 1980’s and into the 21st ories. Weeks after returning from one Lenten Recipes Clone century!” I held up my phone. vacation, we were sitting around the Rob looked at my phone, grunted, table with our map plotting our next then looked back at his atlas saying, adventure. “That’s a phone. I need a map.” After ridiculing Rob and his relic of Restaurant Favorites I must confess that I’m lost without a guidance system, I need to make an my GPS, but not too many years ago, admission. I ordered a new 2021 road my phone was only a phone. We trav- atlas online. So maybe I owe Rob an As we gear up for meat- ** elled from coast-to-coast years ago with apology? less meals, whether due TAKE our little family in our motor home Nah ... he deserves a little laughing to Lent, which begins Olive Garden Alfredo and enjoyed every minute and every at his expense. Maybe in reality, he this week, or simply a THE Fettucine Clone mile. Much of the fun was sitting at has inspired another road trip, as he desire to cut down on This is one of my HINT our dining room table with Arlene and brought to my mind some of the most meat, preparing creative favorite recipes and has our three children, gathered around a precious family times we’ve experi- new dishes can pose a appeared previously in KAREN big road atlas, deciding where we’d go, enced. There is still so much to see and challenge. So why not this column. But be fore- what we’d see, and how we’d get there. do and Arlene and I deserve to get out take the cue from some TRAINOR warned, it is rich. So I think our first trip was our most on the road. popular restaurant dish- rich in fact, that the first memorable and that was our trip to Our children are all grown and on es? This week’s column time I prepared it over Yellowstone. We took off before cell their own, but we have two wonder- will feature a few delicious restaurant a decade ago, my husband accused me phones with an Atlas opened on the ful grandsons, Caleb, and Noah. Maybe “clones” sure to have your family prais- of trying to “do him in!” But he ate it dash and we were rolling ... our first they need to see the Mitchell Corn ing your culinary talents. anyway, and with great gusto, I might stop was the Mitchell “Corn Palace” in Palace? The following are easy recipes that add! The original recipe does not call Mitchell South Dakota. I remember our As Willie Nelson so eloquently sang, require nominal effort. Best of all these for shrimp, but it tastes great and makes oldest, Toby looking at the building and maybe it’s time to get “On the Road dishes boast the same tastes as the eat- for a perfect Lenten supper. saying, “We drove all this way to look at Again.” eries that inspired these yummy copy- a building made of corn?” However, the cats. 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I’ll confess, I taste to your dining room table. ter and milk, stirring constantly on low to medium heat until smooth. Ingredients; 1 (16 ounce) bag large Remove from heat and add shrimp if frozen cooked shrimp; 1/2 cup flour; desired. Toss pasta lightly with sauce, 15 to 20 minutes or until each piece garlic, then bring mixture to a boil. 1/2 cup cornstarch;1/2 Tablespoon salt; coating well. Leftovers freeze well. is golden brown and crispy. Set these Continue to boil for 1 hour, stirring 1/2 Tablespoon white pepper; 1 cup cold Source: Gloria Pitzer›s Secret Recipes giant croutons aside until you need occasionally (The white part of the water; 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 ** them. shells will start to become transparent), cups vegetable oil (for frying); 3 cups When the soup is done, spoon about 1 then strain stock. Discard the shells, sweetened shredded coconut Applebee’s Faux Baked French cup into an oven-safe bowl. Float a crou- onion, celery and garlic, keeping only Marmalade Dipping Sauce Onion Soup ton on top of the soup, then place a slice the stock. Ingredients: 1 cup orange marma- This hearty yet elegant soup presents of provolone cheese on top of the crou- Measure 3 quarts (12 cups) of the lade; 1/8 cup Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup well, and it’s easy enough for an every- ton. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of shredded stock into a large sauce pan or cooking honey; 1 teaspoon hot sauce day dinner. Parmesan cheese over the provolone. pot. If you don’t have enough stock, add Directions: Preheat oven to 400 Place the bowl into your oven set enough water to make 3 quarts. degrees F. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegeta- to high broil. Broil the soup for 5 to Add potatoes, bring mixture to a boil, Rinse off thawed shrimp and pat ble oil; 6 medium white onions, sliced; 8 6 minutes or until the cheese is melt- then add ½ of the crab and the remain- dry, set aside. In a medium mixing cups beef broth (Swanson is best); 1 cup ed and starting to brown (you may ing ingredients to the pot and bring bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt, water; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon need to broil longer if you are making it back to boiling. Reduce heat and and white pepper. Then add in water garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground more than one bowl at a time). Sprinkle simmer for 4 hours, uncovered until and 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Whisk black pepper; 5 plain hamburger buns; an additional ½ teaspoon of shredded it reduces by about half and starts to together until well blended. Set aside. 10 slices provolone cheese; 10 teaspoons Parmesan cheese over the top of the thicken. Add the remaining crab and Heat 2-3 inches oil in a large pot until shredded Parmesan cheese. soup and serve. simmer for another hour until the soup oil reaches 325 degrees F. Place coconut Directions: Add 3 tablespoons oil to a Makes 10 servings is very thick. Makes 4-6 servings. on a small cookie sheet or pan. Dip each large soup pot or saucepan over medi- ** ** shrimp in the batter and then roll in the um/high heat. Add the sliced onions Flashback: The Soup Nazi’s Crab Win Dinner for Two shredded coconut. Fry shrimp in hot and sauté for 20 minutes until the onions Bisque Copycat Your tips can win you a fabulous din- oil just until they start to turn golden begin to soften and start to become Who can forget the famous Soup Nazi ner for two at the historic Publick House brown. Place fried shrimp on a large translucent. Do not brown. Add the Seinfeld episode? With this flashback Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send cookie sheet and bake in preheated beef broth, water, salt, garlic powder copycat recipe, you can once again in a hint to be entered into a random oven 5 minutes to finish cooking. While and black pepper to the pan and bring enjoy the famous crab soup taste, with- drawing. One winner per month will shrimp is baking, make the Marmalade mixture to a boil. When soup begins out the long trip to the city - or the strict win a fabulous three course dinner for Dipping Sauce by combining the orange to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 rules! two at the renowned restaurant, located marmalade, Dijon mustard, honey, and minutes. on Route 131 across the town common in hot sauce in a bowl. Serve shrimp with To make the croutons cut off the top Ingredients: 4 pounds snow crab clus- historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the the marmalade dipping sauce. half of each top of the hamburger bun so ters (legs); 4 quarts water (16 cups); 1 business of dispensing tips, not invent- Source: Six Sisters Stuff that the bread is the same thickness as small onion, chopped; 1 ½ stalks cel- ing them (although I can take credit for the bottom half of ery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, quartered; some), I’m counting on you readers out each bun. Throw 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/4 there to share your best helpful hints! the tops away. cup fresh chopped Italian parsley; 2 ** Now you should teaspoons mustard seed; 1 tablespoon Do you have a helpful hint or handy have 10 round chopped pimento; ½ teaspoon coarse tip that has worked for you? Do you have pieces of bread, 5 ground pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1/3 cup a question regarding household or gar- bottom buns, and tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons half and den matters? If so, why not share them In Loving Remembrance 5 top buns with half; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 tea- with readers of Stonebridge Press publi- the tops cut off. spoon thyme; 1/8 teaspoon basil; 1/8 cations? Send questions and/or hints to: Preheat oven to teaspoon marjoram Take the Hint!, c/o Stonebridge Press, John Soboleski III 325 degrees. Place Directions: Remove all the crab meat P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. Or February 18, 1988 – February 18, 2021 the bread in oven from the shells and set it aside. Put e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered directly on the half of the shells into a large pot with into a drawing for a three course dinner Happy 33rd Birthday in Heaven rack and bake for 4 quarts of water over high heat. Add for two at the historic Publick House Inn! onion 1 stalk of chopped celery, and It’s the memories we never knew we were making ISSUES of Spencer, and several other leaders. It’s the time we had that continued from page A1 “The Governor has his work we never knew was fading cut out for him,” Senator Lesser senior center, Town Clerk Mike Seery said. “Massachusetts vaccination It was the simple exchanges rates remain far below our neigh- Of smiles and laughter that has stepped up to serve as an informa- tional conduit. Last week, Seery sent boring states, so there is much more warmed our hearts. out a town-wide call offering assis- work to do, especially regarding racial You are now gone and the tance to seniors seeking help with and geographic disparities in vaccine only thing that will help ease vaccine appointments. access.” this heartache is the memories Local legislators are also provid- In Spencer, Woodbury continues to ing information to seniors while urg- help register seniors. Family mem- we made together. bers and neighbors of seniors have We will hold these in our hearts ing state leaders to streamline the entire process. Sen. Eric Lesser, of also helped get information to them forever. Longmeadow, recently filed emergency in recent weeks. Looking ahead, local legislation asking Gov. 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The legislation was supported by Senator Anne Gobi, Friday, February 19, 2021 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 15 POLICE REPORTS to; 3:08 p.m.: mv complaint (Wilson p.m.: animal complaint (Clark Road), Street); 1:26 p.m.: welfare check Spencer Police Street), trespassing; 3:32 p.m.: medi- neighbor’s dog; 1:30 p.m.: officer want- (Cricklewood Drive), assisted; 3:33 cal/general (Linden Street); 3:45 p.m.: ed (West Main Street), re: father; 1:36 p.m.: assist citizen (Pleasant Street), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 animal complaint (High Street), loose p.m.: disabled mv (Thompson Pond advised civil action; 7:40 p.m.: assist 12:05 a.m.: officer wanted (West dog; 4:02 p.m.: LTC issued/2 (West Road), assisted; 4:57 p.m.: disabled mv other PD (Spencer Police, Spencer), Main Street), registration check; 12:28 Main Street), assisted; 4:04 p.m.: dis- (Browning Pond Road), off road; 5:27 message delivered; 9:24 p.m.: assist a.m.: building checked, secure; 12:38 turbance (West Main Street), domestic p.m.: accident (Maple Street), report other PD (Main Street), services ren- a.m.: suspicious persons (Main Street), dispute; 5:18 p.m.: officer wanted (West taken; 8:29 p.m.: suspicious persons dered; 9:43 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street, investigated; 12:47 a.m.: parking vio- Main Street), req. info; 7:07 p.m.: aban- (Main Street), investigated; (Total Spencer), no action required; 10:03 lation (Main Street), ticket issued; doned 911 call (Main Street), misdial; daily mv stops – 0). p.m.: disabled mv (Paxton Street), 1:00 a.m.: suspicious persons (Main 9:46 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 services rendered; 10:08 p.m.: welfare Street), investigated; 4:29 a.m.: med- Main Street), misdial; 10:43 p.m.: 911 3:54 a.m.: parking complaint check (Stafford Street), services ren- ical/general (Smithville Road); 6:13 call (Prospect Street), accidental; 11:46 (Mechanic Street), mv in lot hinder- dered. a.m.: officer wanted (Mechanic Street), p.m.: disturbance (Maple Street), noise ing plow; 5:19 a.m.: accident (Maple SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 concerned about pty; 7:04 a.m.: animal complaint; (Total daily mv stops – 1). Street), report taken; 7:39 a.m.: medi- 11:56 a.m.: debris in road (Stafford complaint (Hastings Road), horses in SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 cal/general (Howe Village); 8:17 a.m.: Street), no action required; 1:05 p.m.: roadway; 7:56 a.m.: DPW call (Maple 2:43 a.m.: residential alarm (Charlton DPW call (Thompson Pond Road), icy assist other agency (South Main Street), sidewalk uncleared; 8:30 a.m.: Road), services rendered; 10:43 a.m.: conditions; 8:28 a.m.: medical/gener- Street), services rendered; 1:30 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), hang-up; officer wanted (West Main Street), al (Maple Street); 8:42 a.m.: disabled disabled mv (McNeil Highway), gone 9:49 a.m.: medical/general (Jolicoeur unwanted patron; 11:21 a.m.: mv com- mv (Howe Road), DCR plow stuck; on arrival; 2:48 p.m.: erratic operator Avenue); 9:52 a.m.: medical/general plaint (West Main Street), erratic oper- 9:25 a.m.: DPW call (Lakeshore Drive), (Worcester, no address noted on police (Maple Street); 10:04 a.m.: medical/ ator; 11:41 a.m.: disabled mv (Main road conditions; 9:36 a.m.: DPW call log), no action required; 8:56 p.m.: mv general (Greenville Street); 10:25 a.m.: Street), assisted; 5:03 p.m.: mv com- (Bixby Road), slippery hill; 10:27 a.m.: stop (Main Street), citation issued; 9:29 officer wanted (West Main Street), plaint (South Spencer Road), Anthony officer wanted (Main Street), no heat; p.m.: animal complaint (Main Street), Brimfield PD bolo; 11:07 a.m.: medical/ D. Ramsey, 29, 15 Colony Road, 10:34 a.m.: DPW call (Bond Street), unable to locate; 10:41 p.m.: assist other general (Main Street); 11:22 a.m.: res- Phillipston, OUI liquor, negligent elderly father/no phone service; 10:46 PD (South Main Street), services ren- idential alarm (Roys Drive), services operation, marked lanes violation, a.m.: fraud (Old East Charlton Road), dered. rendered; 11:42 a.m.: mv complaint arrest; 6:25 p.m.: suspicious persons PCH scam; 10:59 a.m.: bylaw viola- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (Main Street), erratic operator; 12:04 (Ash Street), investigated; 6:27 p.m.: tion (Main Street), depositing snow on 12:46 a.m.: gunshots heard (Henshaw p.m.: mv complaint (North Spencer DPW call (May Street), no water; 6:37 sidewalk; 12:41 p.m.: building checked, Street), unfounded; 1:44 a.m.: distur- Road), erratic operator; 12:24 p.m.: p.m.: residential alarm (Oscars Drive), secure; 12:56 p.m.: officer wanted bance (Stafford Street), unfounded; lost/found (Main Street), debit card services rendered; 8:53 p.m.: medical/ (Main Street), welfare check; 1:07 p.m.: 2:24 a.m.: disturbance (Stafford Street), found; 12:40 p.m.: medical/general general (Charlton Road); 11:00 p.m.: mv lockout (Meadow Road), assisted; spoken to; 6:37 p.m.: erratic oper- (West Main Street); 12:46 p.m.: distur- medical/general (Gold Nugget Road); 3:06 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Adams ator (Main Street), unfounded; 10:11 bance (Main Street), noise complaint; 11:05 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West Street), misdial; 3:13 p.m.: medical/ a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), ver- 1:30 p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), Main Street), no contact; 11:06 p.m.: general (Maple Street); 3:55 p.m.: med- bal warning; 12:39 p.m.: abandoned witness to hit/run; 2:07 p.m.: medi- medical/general (Maple Street); (Total ical/general (Cherry Street); 4:13 p.m.: 911 call (Maighan’s Way), unfounded; cal/general (Wilson Street); 2:30 p.m.: daily mv stops – 5). medical/general (Adams Street); 4:34 1:06 p.m.: erratic operator (Marshall disturbance (High Street), noise com- SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 p.m.: suspicious persons (Main Street), Street), Oriana May Smith, 25, 42 plaint; 3:33 p.m.: disturbance (Main 9:28 a.m.: DPW call (Lake Street), investigated; 4:57 p.m.: plane crash Winifred Avenue, Worcester, op w/ Street), disruptive patron; 4:23 p.m.: re: water meter; 10:04 a.m.: officer (Donnelly Cross Road), report taken; suspended license, failure to stop for harassment prevention order service wanted (Maple Street), inquiry re: 5:33 p.m.: medical/general (Chestnut police, negligent operation, receiving (West Main Street); 4:33 p.m.: medical/ quarantining; 10:31 a.m.: mv lockout Street); 5:56 p.m.: citizen complaint stolen property valued at less than general (Lincoln Street); 4:44 p.m.: mul- (Main Street), assisted; 1:03 p.m.: offi- (South Spencer Road), c/o road condi- $1200; unregistered mv, leaving scene tiple LTC issued/8 (West Main Street), cer wanted (Grove Street), spoken to; tions; 6:10 p.m.: officer wanted (Main of a property damage accident, number assisted; 4:52 p.m.: 911 call (Bay Path 1:25 p.m.: medical/general (Longview Street), re: issues w/storage company; plate violation to conceal ID, arrest; Road), no emergency; 5:43 p.m.: dis- Drive); 1:26 p.m.: 911 call (West Main 7:06 p.m.: accident (Lincoln Street), 7:38 p.m.: larceny (Huntoon Memorial turbance (Charlton Road), neighbor Street), open line; 2:21 p.m.: RV com- report taken; 7:11 p.m.: citizen com- Highway), investigated; 9:31 p.m.: mv issues; 7:14 p.m.: mv complaint (Main plaint (Thompson Pond Road), noise plaint (Main Street), hdcp spot not stop (Huntoon Memorial Highway), no Street), erratic operator; 9:00 p.m.: complaint; 2:41 p.m.: officer wanted plowed; 8:28 p.m.: accident (Chickering action required. disturbance (Bixby Road), verbal con- (Grove Street), info taken; sometime Road), report taken; 8:42 p.m.: DPW MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 frontation; 10:15 p.m.: medical/general between 2:52-4:00 p.m.: entire incident, call (West Main Street), icy condi- 2:47 a.m.: suspicious mv (Washburn (West Main Street); 11:23 p.m.: 911 call including time, redacted from police tions; 9:20 p.m.: accident (Kitteridge Street), unable to locate; 1:12 p.m.: fraud (Bixby Road), inquiry, no emergency; log; 5:04 p.m.: accident (Main Street), Road), report taken; 11:50 p.m.: DPW (Town Beach Road), report taken; 2:29 (Total daily mv stops – 2). hit/run; 6:06 p.m.: animal complaint call (Main Street), need water shut off; p.m.: fraud (Auburn Street), report THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 (West Main Street), stray cat; 7:09 p.m.: (Total daily mv stops – 1). taken; 3:06 p.m.: disabled mv (Marshall 12:22 a.m.: medical/general (Maple medical/general (North Brookfield Street), gone on arrival; 9:11 p.m.: wel- Street); 12:51 a.m.: DPW call (West Road); 7:19 p.m.: officer wanted (West # # # fare check (Main Street), report taken. Main Street), snow on roadways; Main Street), Harrington CT down; TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 12:54-1:00 a.m.: parking violations/3 8:45 p.m.: medical/general (Chestnut 3:42 a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon (Cherry, Mechanic, Church street), Street); 9:05 p.m.: building checked, Memorial Highway), transported; tickets issued; 6:03 a.m.: residential secure; sometime between 9:35-9:56 Leicester Police 6:01 a.m.: assist other PD (South Main p.m.: entire incident, including time, Street), no action required; 11:49 a.m.: alarm (Greenville Street), services ren- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 redacted from police log; 11:00 p.m.: summons service (Rawson Street), dered; 6:12 a.m.: abandoned 911 call 12:16 a.m.: property found (Peter medical/general (Gold Nugget Road); served; 11:52 a.m.: summons service (Lyford Road), accidental; 9:23 a.m.: Salem Road), no action required; 12:23 11:05 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West (Rawson Street), served; 3:46 p.m.: residential alarm (Jolicoeur Avenue), a.m.: disabled mv (Main Street), assist- Main Street), no contact; 11:06 p.m.: investigation (Soojians Drive), ser- services rendered; ed; 4:05 a.m.: assist other PD (South medical/general (Maple Street); (Total vices rendered; 4:27 p.m.: investigation FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Main Street), message delivered; daily mv stops – 5). (Huntoon Memorial Highway), ser- 12:37 a.m.: building checked, secure; 6:40 a.m.: accident (River Street), mv MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 vices rendered. 12:37 a.m.: parking violation (Mechanic towed; 8:37 a.m.: restraining order ser- 12:16 a.m.: building checked, secure; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Street), ticket issued; 5:28 a.m.: aban- vice (Main Street), served; 9:02 a.m.: 12:28-12:45 a.m.: parking violations/4 12:39 a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon doned 911 call (Linden Street), no con- summons service (Stafford Street), no (Mechanic, Church, Prospect, Cherry Memorial Highway), transported; 9:04 tact; 6:20 a.m.: 911 call (West Main action required; 9:12 a.m.: disturbance streets), tickets issued; 4:17 a.m.: DPW a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written Street), accidental; 10:35 a.m.: offi- (Main Street), spoken to; 9:30 a.m.: call (West Main Street), DOT/road warning; 10:58 a.m.: mv stop (Main cer wanted (West Main Street), LTC abandoned 911 call (Auburn Street), no conditions; 6:57 a.m.: medical/general Street), verbal warning; 11:31 a.m.: mv change of address; 10:39 a.m.: med- action required; 9:42 a.m.: investiga- (Treadwell Terrace); 8:03 p.m.: animal stop (Main Street), name and address ical/general (Howe Village); 10:45 tion (out of town, no destination noted complaint (G.H. Wilson Road), bobcat redacted from police log, unlicensed a.m.: animal complaint (Bell Street), on police log), services rendered; 11:07 in area; 8:20 p.m.: mv complaint (West operation, no inspection sticker, sum- dog left in cold; 11:52 a.m.: suspicious a.m.: assist citizen (Wesley Drive); 6:28 Main Street), erratic operator; 9:48 mons served; 4:27 p.m.: assist citizen mv (Meadow Road), investigated; p.m.: disabled mv (Washburn Square), a.m.: officer wanted (Charron Street), (South Main Street); 6:05 p.m.: threats 12:16 p.m.: disturbance (Howe Road), spoken to; 6:31 p.m.: suspicious activi- poss. illegal entry; 11:53 a.m.: officer (Soojians Drive), services rendered; unruly daughter; 12:26 p.m.: restrain- ty (Paxton Street), spoken to. wanted (Main Street), poss. abandoned 6:08 p.m.: assist other PD (Stafford ing order service (West Main Street), FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 mv; 12:29 p.m..: DPW call (Browning Street), services rendered; 7:06 p.m.: 1:44 p.m.: disabled mv (West Main 7:45 a.m.: investigation (Soojians Pond Road), tree in road; 12:31 p.m.: anima complaint (Main Street), ser- Street), WRTA bus; 2:51 p.m.: animal Drive), services rendered; 10:44 a.m.: DPW call (Bacon Hill Road), tree vices rendered; 8:38 p.m.: fraud complaint (Meadow Road), concern assist other PD (Connie Mack Drive, down; 12:43 p.m.: accident (Thompson (Whittemore Street), report taken. re: neighbor’s dog; 2:57 p.m.: officer East Brookfield), message delivered; Pond Road), report taken; 12:55 p.m.: wanted (West Main Street), spoken 11:12 a.m.: assist citizen (Stafford medical/general (Maple Street); 1:06 # # #

allows him to collaborate stance abuse are areas PATTEE therapy skills and treatment philoso- DAGLE phies,” Pattee said. “I eventually man- continued from page A1 with other town leaders of great importance that continued from page A1 to develop initiatives we need to shed light on aged a small and successful clinic in Charlton before a brief stay in home from the University of and bring new services and better understand. feel fortunate to have this opportunity to town that will benefit Our office will be look- and am truly humbled by the support I care.” Massachusetts-Lowell, In his new business, Pattee enjoys Dagle is currently work- residents. He is looking ing for grant opportuni- received from family, friends, and col- forward to meeting more ties to study this area leagues along the way.” working with residents dealing with ing toward receiving a all kinds of challenges. These include master’s degree in public officials, residents, and more in depth.” Pattee’s opportunity in Spencer business owners. Additionally, Dagle arrived at the perfect intersection of patients recovering from surgeries or administration. His pro- injuries, as well as those facing chron- fessional career began in “In my position, I also hopes to work with family interests and career goals. He appreciate and value school leaders, first knows the Route 9 corridor well, and he ic back pain, neck pain, or joint pain. food management within Whether you’re a senior recovering the private sector. the opportunity to edu- responders, and senior can’t wait to meet more residents and cate the public daily in service leaders to better business owners. from a fall at home, or a high school “I truly enjoyed the athlete sidelined with a nagging injury, customer service aspect various public health understand and respond “I have always loved the small-town topics,” Dagle said. “I to the issues affecting rural feel. I grew up in Auburn and my you’ll want to check out Pattee’s offer- of my work, which nat- ings. urally drove my inter- strongly feel educating residents. wife grew up in Oxford. When my own the public results in a Dagle also intends to family began to grow, we wanted to “I look forward to continuing this est and led me to public partnership with the Spencer commu- service,” Dagle added. healthier and safer envi- help modernize the per- take root in that same type of commu- ronment for all resi- mitting process at the nity,” Pattee said. “The Spencer-East nity as a local and trusted therapy pro- “Prior to Leicester, vider for many years to come,” Pattee I worked for the town dents, now and in the local level. Brookfield area was a perfect fit. The future.” “Currently, we only people in town have been friendly and said. “Quality care will now be that of Lexington Health much closer to home.” Department for five As part of his daily accept paper appli- welcoming, and the local school sys- responsibilities, Dagle cations and payment tems have been wonderful for our kids.” Since arriving in Spencer, Pattee and years, as assistant to the his family have kept plenty busy. Pattee health director.” sends outreach materials through cash or check Pattee began his career as a rehabili- on multiple health top- only. Adopting a per- tation aide before applying to graduate serves as a coach for the Spencer Soccer Dagle was encour- Club, and his wife is a member of the aged by the interview ics, including COVID-19 mitting software would school. He went on to pursue a doctorate measures, mosquito and allow the process to degree in physical therapy, graduating Parents Interested in Education com- process with Town mittee. Administrator David tick control, sun safe- be more efficient and from the University of Massachusetts- ty, flu season protocols, an easier process for Lowell in 2007. “Spencer just seemed to make sense Genereux and Assistant for my family and my practice. I could TA Kristen Forsberg. He mental health aware- applicants,” Dagle said. Over the last decade-plus, Pattee has ness, substance abuse “Online permitting cre- worked predominantly in the outpa- not be happier with our location on was impressed with the Route 9, set in the heart of the commu- leadership team and its awareness, healthy ates instant submissions tient orthopedic setting. He brings to housing, food safety at and allows departments Spencer a wealth of experience gained nity between two great local business- visions for transforming es, Klem’s and Timberyard Brewing,” health services in town. local establishments, to communicate quick- from working with multiple experts. and safe children’s activ- er, significantly speed- “Over the years, I was fortunate Pattee said. “Leicester is a tight- To learn more about the business, call knit community, which ities. ing up the process for all enough to work with so many great As the town contin- involved. This will be of therapists that really helped shape my 774-449-8058. You can also visit www. drew me to apply for ChoicePhysicalTherapy.net. the position. During the ues to emerge from the great benefit to the town, interview process, I also pandemic, Dagle and but it takes time to find felt a strong team con- his team will not only the most cost-effective nection,” Dagle told the be focused on physical and best fit software for New Leader. “When I health, but also the men- Leicester.” was offered the position, tal component. Leicester’s new health “Every Town Deserves there was no hesitation, “The pandemic taught team has also participat- as I knew I wanted to be us the importance of ed in briefings and pro- part of this strong and socialization, and the grams led by the CDC a Good Local Newspaper” determined team.” negative effects of iso- and the Massachusetts Dagle’s new position lation,” Dagle said. Department of Public “Mental health and sub- Health. www.Stonebridgepress.com 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, February 19, 2021

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NEW LISTING NEW LISTING SOLD WEBSTER – 69 Minebrook Rd! Conveniently Located 7 Rm Split Entry! 1.04 Acre WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Henry Road! Bates Point - Middle Pond + Panoramic Views + Western Exposure = Beautiful Sunsets! Never 2 the Same! 3,184’ CHARLTON –74 Daniels Road! Completely Renovated 9 Rm, Lot! House set well off the Road for added Privacy! Open Floor Plan! Eat-in Applianced 9 Room Fully Furnished Colonial Built from the Ground Up as a New Home in 2005! This Home Features 4 Bedrooms, 2 of which are Master Suites, 1 Kit w/Island & Seating, Tile Flr, Tile Backsplash & Ceiling Fan! Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flrs 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Gambrel w/Attached In-Law Apt! Picturesque 3.39 & Slider to the Deck Overlooking the Private Backyard! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! of which Overlooks the Lake, 4.5 Bathrooms, 2 of which have Separate Showers & Whirlpool Tubs, 3 of which have Double Granite Vanities, 2 Complete Acres! Deeded Water Rights to South Charlton Reservoir! Extensive Granite/Stainless Kitchens! The First Floor Open Floor Plan with Hardwood Floors Features an Eat-in Kitchen with LP Gas Jenn-Air Range, Double Drawer Ideal for Entertaining! Down the Hrdwd Hall find a Full Bath w/Tile Flr & 3 Bdrms w/ Updates! House w/New Roof, Siding, Kit, Bthrms, Windows, Int Doors, Dishwasher & Trash Compactor! Spacious Formal Dining Room with Crown Moldings & Chair Rails! Lake Facing Great Room/Living Room with Gas Fireplace, Wall to Wall Carpeting! Master Bdrm w/2 Dble Closets, Ceiling Fan & Master Bath w/ Electrical, Flooring, R60 Insulation in Attic, Water Heater, Well Pump Marble Tile Flr & Shower Surround! Hrdwd Stairs, the Finished Lower Level Fam Rm Wet Bar with Bottle Cooler, Surround Sound & Slider to Composite Deck! Half Bath with Laundry Closet! The Second Floor with 4 Bedrooms! Comfortable w/Recessed Lighting, Stone & Tile Hearth w/Woodstove, 1/2 Bath w/Tile Flr, Laundry Front 16x16 and Back 17x17 Masters with Tray Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Surround Sound & Full Tile/Granite Bathrooms! Full Hall Bath & More! In-Law w/Open Flr Plan, Kit, Bdrm w/Walk-in Closet, Full Rm w/Sink & Tile Flr, Utility Rm w/Storage! 2 Car Garage w/Electric Openers & Door to for the other 2 Bedrooms! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Level with Full Summer Kitchen, Family Room with Gas Fireplace, Surround Sound, Slider to Bath w/Laundry! Both Fully Applianced! 2 New Driveways, Irrigation, Backyard! Oil Heat! Steel “I” Beam Construction! Shed! Won’t Last!! $349,900.00 Paver Patio & Full Bath! Buderus 3 Zone Oil Heat! 3 Zone Air Conditioning! Central Vac! Security! 2 Car Heated Garage! Boat Dock! $1,099,900.00 AG Pool! Shed! Security! Generator Hookup! $489,900.00 FEATURED PROPERTY! FEATURED NEW LISTING!

hope2own.com WEBSTER • 233 - 235 NORTH MAIN STREET WEBSTER - 9 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE 508.943.4333 Large 3 Family a rare find! Oc- Beautiful CAPE! Enormous amount of cupied by the owner for many updates. New Asphalt Shingles, & 8 New Sharon Pelletier - Owner Broker decades. Entire 1st floor is one Skylights!.. 4 Bedrooms! 3 - 1/2 Baths! Licensed in MA, CT & RI spacious apartment with 2 bed- 24 x 26 Great Rm w/Gas Fireplace! Mas- rooms. 2 - 2nd floor apartments ter Suite w/”Spa Like” Bath & Soaking have 3 bedrooms each. 30’ x 44’ Tub!WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT? We Want beautiful Fieldstone Foundation, INGROUND POOL? OK!! has that TOOl! with walkout basement to off street 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! All Painted! SS Appliances. New Tank- Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! parking. $289,900. less Hot Water Boiler. $467,000 June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

THOMPSON - 5+ ACRE WATERFRONT LAND - BECOLA ROAD THOMPSON - 25 TERRACE DRIVE WEBSTER - 103 UPPER GORE RD LAND WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS 5+ Acre Waterfront Land - Oxford - 4 Leicester St - Approx. 8.47 ACRES! River Front- age Possible to be Subdivide on “Little Pond”. Also known as d! $89,900 Webster - Upper Gore w/View of the Lake! 1+ Acre! Schoolhouse Pond. Private, pasto- SORRY, SOLD! Artesian Well, Septic Design & Conservation - DONE. SORRY, SOLD! ral setting. Open Field surrounded $115,000. Home “Sweet” Home! TOTALLY Renovated! New Roof ~ Off Thompson Hill! At the end of a Dead end road well main- Webster - Cooper Road 2 Buildable Lots! Water & Sewer by tree line. 250+ feet waterfront- tained & loved! Kitchen with double wall ovens, gas cook- Updated Electrical ~ New Heating System !! Bedroom, age. At the end of a Dead end road! top, granite countertops. Formal dining room, Fireplaced 1.5 Bath - 2 Story Conventional Home. .Dead-End St. Access. Zoned Lake Res.! Each $24,500. Living room! master, on the first floor. 4 bedrooms total! 2nd Rare find, Large Lot .77 Acre - Inside -Neutral Palette Douglas-Mount Daniels 2.5 Acres abuts Douglas State $179,900 full bath -second level. 2 car garage! of Complimentary Paint Colors throughout the Entire ON DEPOSIT assisted sale $325,000. Forest! ON DEPOSIT! $132,900 House! Loads of Character $319,000.

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SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Lovely 3 bedroom Ranch! Single door 2 car garage 1.99 ACRE INDUSTRIAL ZONED LOT! GREAT OP- Cozy 2 Story House with 3 BIG Bonuses! #1. Land almost 1 ACRE! NEW TO THE MARKET! Custom Sprawling Split 2800+ SF’ Central Air! Kitchen, Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling Living #2. Zoning is MR-12 - Possible Multi Family Use - Investment Op- Beautiful 2,422 Sq Ft Colonial! 4 Berdroom! with storage! Eat-in kitchen. Fieldstone Fireplaced PORTUNITY TO LIVE & WORK FROM HOME! Amaz- portunity?! #3. Large Over-sized 2+ Car Garage, Work Bench, Power & Living Room! 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, Re- Room, 3 Bedrooms! Granite Counters & New Flooring! New ing 1790 Antique Colonial! Undergone major updates & 2nd Floor! Great Space for the Hobbyist, DIY or Contractor!1ST Floor 3 Bath! Fireplace, 2 Car garage! So much Boiler - Hot Water Tank - Oil Tank! FULL finished Lower Level renovations, maintaining Antique Charm! Great Room modeled bathroom! Lower Level fieldstone walls/ w/Full Bath & Laundry! THERE’S MORE! 2 Car Garage, - Living rm, Bedroom, Large Kitchen/Dining Area with Galley Pantry & ren- graced by an Open Hearth Stone Fireplace! Soaring more! fireplace! In-ground pool! - 3.58 ACRES includes ovated to include Hydro Heat, AC & 1/2 Bath! Great for Full Bath! 2nd Flr, 2 Bedrooms! All New Carpets ~ Recent Paint! Multi Cathedral Ceilings! $499,900. Level Back Deck with Jacuzzi! $255,000. assisted sale $415,000 extra lot. $312,000. Fitness Studio, Game Room or Home School! Over 1.4 Acres! $360,000. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg Webster Lake - 100 Lakeside Ave Lake Shirley - 647 Reservoir Rd

WEBSTER LAKE! PANORAMIC VIEWS! BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS! Extraor- Lakefront! Lake Shirley! Modern Flare on a Lakefront Co- dinary Waterfront Contemporary! Architect designed with Lake Living lonial! 1st level Formal large entry foyer, living room, gas in mind, Custom Built with Attention to High Quality & Detail. Outstanding open concept, water view from almost every room. Nicely situated on a fireplace, chef kitchen, Impala black granite, center island, 3 .25 acre level peninsula, 180’+/- prime lake frontage! Enhanced by a all season porch, overlooking the lake. 1st FL bedroom suite w/ natural shoreline! All you need to live is located on the 1st floor. Grand 2 shower and jacuzzi tub. 2nd floor Master Suite! Lower level story foyer, cozy fireplaced living room, gourmet kitchen, lake facing dining , formal dining room, media room & spacious 1st floor guest BR Suite w/ Summer kitchen, full bath, game room. Crown moulding & private bath. Incredible 2nd floor fireplaced lake-facing corner master suite hardwood floors throughout, wired sound system, radiant w/luxurious private bath, 3 more 2nd floor BRs & full bath! Something Spe- floors. oversize 2 car garage. Additional Guest House! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! cial! Remember, Timing Is Everything! $1,075,000. assisted sale $1,040,000.

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Wallum Lake were unsuccessful. Mass. ning a Wild Game supper in March. It Fish & Wildlife was netting thousands is a carry-out only meal. Call the club or THE GREAT of smelt from the Quabbin Reservoir check their web site for all particulars and stocking them in those two lakes, & tickets. OUTDOORS but they failed to spawn in some of the The Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club is tributaries around both lakes. That was planning a Clam Bake this Summer. RALPH before the MDC poisoned the smelt at It was one of the best attended events, the Quabbin. Soon the state was placing the club held annually. There will be a TRUE egg screens at the tributaries of both limited number of tickets, so get them lakes, but they also failed to work. In a early. Lobster, clams, corn, chowder, last-ditch effort to get smelt back into and much more. Wallum Lake, Shoal Spawning alewives were placed in the lake to provide a for- Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them rods age fish for the trout. That was thirty or Bending! more years ago. The Alewives reproduced for many years, and some still do keep a small population in the lake. Trout do no grow fast on insects, and need a good Where Everyone Goes For forage fish to get big fast. Attempts to get MFW to procure some of the brown Their Piece Of The Earth! trout fry from New York’s Lake Ontario Another largemouth bass caught last week- failed many years ago, would have now end. been reaping rewards. Anyone that has WINTER fished Lake Ontario for brown trout, Bulk Road Salt towns! They do require certification of know how fast they grow, and how big Sand/Salt Mix a dog’s rabies shots. Hopefully, a few they get. With the loss of the federal brood trout program maybe the state Bulk Treated Salt veterinarian’s will be holding rabies Stored in Building clinics next month in local towns. can revisit the possibilities of receiving This past weekend had a lot of ice fish- some brown trout from New York and Washed Winter Road Sand ermen enjoying the great outdoors, and stocking them at Wallum Lake! STOCK UP NOW! there were many families out enjoying At one time back in the day, the it also. This week’s two pictures show a state was supposed to work with Rhode • Construction Stone • Septic Stone Photos Courtesy couple of anglers with their impressive Island to make Wallum a trophy brown • Septic Sand • Presby Sand trout pond. Unfortunately, both states This week’s picture shows Adam with his largemouth bass. Many reports of bass, • Concrete Sand • Silt could not work together, and the com- nice largemouth bass he caught this past pickerel, perch, calico bass, and trout munications were stopped. Catching • Stone Dust • Crushed Gravel weekend. Another picture will follow along are being reported daily. Wallum Lake • Screened Loam stored in building with this week’s column. in Douglas has been giving up some four to 10-pound brown trout were com- nice trout, if you have the patience to mon when the two states were actively supporting the program. The lake was SELF PICK-UP OR HOME OWNER Local ponds and lakes all have a sub- wait for the bite, that can start fast and FRIENDLY end fast, or not start at all. Anglers are also limed by a company called” Living CALL TO SCHEDULE stantial amount of ice on them, as of Lakes” bringing in numerous tankers NO this past weekend, and if the weather reminded that Wallum Lake is an inter- YOUR DELIVERY TODAY! MINIMUMS state body of water, & that it is governed loaded with lime which was loaded onto forecast is correct, safe ice should last a large boat & digitally spread over the 508-885-6100 a couple of weeks, if not longer. That is by Rhode Island regulations. The lake closes to all fishing on Feb. 28, and will entire lake. It solved the problem of 508-885-2480 not to say that fishermen and the gen- acidity at the lake for many years, right eral public should assume that every reopen on April 10! Fishing for smelt in the state of Maine up to this day. body of water has safe ice. Constantly The Whitinsville Fish & Game club checking ice thickness needs to be prac- can be a lot of fun, and can provide some great eating, if you can catch them before will sponsor a fishing derby at the club ticed. Snow covered ice is the most dan- pond on Feb. 20, for club members and Bond gerous. Numerous near fatalities from March 31, in Aroostook County. The Sand, Gravel & Asphalt smelt are called the «French Fry» of the their family. The pond will receive people falling through the ice have been another stocking of trout prior to the 98 N. Spencer Rd.,• Rte. 31N, Spencer, MA reported this year, with snowmobilers lake, and have local anglers fishing for them every year. They have elaborate derby. A full breakfast will be served www.bondsandandgravel.com being at the top of the list in Maine & starting at 8 a.m. The club is also plan- New Hampshire. bob houses to fish in, and often fish for Numerous deer have fallen through the smelt at night. Placing a light near unsafe ice in the past two weeks, and the hole draws the smelt to the hole, more are sure to lose their life in the and they can be caught with a light coming weeks. I have spotted many jig rod similar to the jig sticks we use ponds with deer tracks in the snow, here. Be sure to check all regulations as they navigate ice covered bodies of and dates for smelt fishing. Using nets water. Local residents should not walk is illegal. Back in the day, local anglers their dogs alongside lakes ponds and fished for smelt on Lake Quinsigamond rivers, unless they are on a leash. They in Shrewsbury. This writer spent many can get into trouble real fast, as we have nights catching smelt near the boat already observed dogs falling through ramp. Unfortunately, pollution and acid thin ice on local news channels. It is also rain pretty much cleaned them out. time to license your dogs in most area Numerous attempts to reintroduce smelt into Lake Quinsigamond and Stuck in a dinner rut? No time to cook? Let us help! We have a large variety of home cooked meals o ered daily.

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