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This week’s Quote Fire in addition to Whitco building deemed arson ncident occurs exactly “Things won are I done; joy’s soul lies one year after last blaze in the doing.” BY DAVID DORE year earlier — on April 28, 2013 — where a ship- NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER ping container full of cardboard was set ablaze SPENCER — A fire last week in an addition and destroyed. Two vehicles parked behind the William behind one of the four buildings used by Whitco nearby Spencer post office were damaged. Shakespeare Sales on Main Street was intentionally set, “At this point we don’t know if they are according to Spencer’s fire chief. related or not,” Parsons said. “That was also an The April 28 fire in the two-story addition to arson fire.” 138 Main St. (Route 9) “has been ruled to be an Last week’s fire was confined to the addition, arson, an incendiary fire,” Robert Parsons said although Parsons said there was “extensive INSIDE Thursday, May 1. smoke damage” to an adjoining building. “There is no accidental causes that we can The call went to three alarms because Whitco Obituaries...... B Sect find at this point,” he said later. “There is no is “not the best place for us to be in,” he said. Elisa Krochmalnyckyj photos power to the building. The building hadn’t been The store has a reputation of having narrow Our Towns...... A13, 18 Firefighters from Spencer, Leicester and Paxton responded to used for some time.” aisles that are difficult to walk down. Calendar...... B Sect an April 28 fire at an addition behind one of the buildings used It was not immediately clear whether the fire by Whitco Sales at 138 Main St. (Route 9) in Spencer. Fire was related to an incident at Whitco exactly one Turn To FIRE, page ­­­A14 Classroom Corner... A5-7 Chief Robert Parsons said the fire was intentionally set. Viewpoint...... A8-9, 12 Police Logs...... A16 Sports...... A10-11 Coughlin Wendemuth Meadow plans to seek LOCAL to face Town Meeting vote recount North Brookfield, land trust to apply for after loss conservation restriction BY DAVID DORE NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER by three NORTH BROOKFIELD — A local land trust’s purchase of 30 acres of land off Bates Street in North Brookfield is the first step to prevent the property from being developed. votes The second step comes Friday, May 9, when BY DAVID DORE voters will decide if the Town of North Brookfield NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER should hold a conservation restriction that would Fundraiser ‘kicks’ BROOKFIELD — Selectmen’s preserve it forever. candidate Beth Coughlin will The request is the final item on the 14-article its way into new David Dore photos seek a recount after losing by warrant for a Special Town Meeting that starts venue three votes to incumbent Stephen People check out the new Wendemuth Meadow property in North Comtois II in the May 5 Annual Turn To WENDEMUTH, page ­­­A14 Brookfield before a May 3 tour. Page A3 Town Election. When the 664 ballots that were cast were counted, Comtois got LEARNING exactly half the votes (332) and Four vie for two BOS seats in Spencer election Coughlin got 329. There were two BY ELISA KROCHMALNLYCKYJ JONATHON STEHR and I started asking questions, and write-ins and one blank. NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT I learned a lot,” he said. “I think Town Clerk Michael Seery SPENCER — Four candidates are there are a lot of things the town remarked he had never seen a mar- running for two open seats on the Jonathon Stehr said Spencer is a does really well, and I think there gin that close in Brookfield. Spencer Board of Selectmen at the well-run town, and he’s not looking are things we can do better.” With 2,176 registered voters in May 13 Annual Town Election. The to “fix” it. In fact, Stehr said he only con- town, the 664 ballots equals a turn- term is for three years. He simply thinks that his expe- sidered running because there’s out of 30.5 percent. The two seats are currently held rience and outlook could make the an open seat being vacated by According to state election rules, by Robert O. “Bo” Fritze, who is town even better. Berthiaume so only one incumbent, Seery explained, Coughlin would running for re-election, and Donald Even when he was a teenager, Fritze, is running for re-election. request a recount petition from his Berthiaume, who is vacating the Stehr saw how important it was to “If both of them were running, office. She needs to get the signa- seat and running for state represen- be aware and involved in his gov- and Donnie’s seat weren’t open, tures of 10 registered voters from tative instead. ernment, he said. I wouldn’t even consider it,” he Brookfield and pass the completed Polls will be open from noon to 8 “I couldn’t wait to turn 18 so I said. “But when that seat opened, I could vote,” he said. Local valedictorians to petition in to Seery. Once that’s p.m. at Memorial Town Hall. thought, ‘This is something I could done, he said, he would schedule a Four years ago, when he took a do.’” get free airline tickets job with the town, his interest grew. Turn To RECOUNT, page ­­­A14 “I could see what was going on, Turn To ELECTION, page ­­­A14 Page A5 SPORTS Hevy, Walter elected as North Brookfield selectmen Debt exclusion for Bay Path project payments is rejected BY DAVID DORE got 400 votes to win the remaining year of the NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER term of Richard Chabot, who resigned effective NORTH BROOKFIELD — Eric Hevy will be May 5. Hevy bested former Selectman Robert moving from the Finance Committee to the Board Filipkowski (who got 265 votes) and retired nurse of Selectmen, where he will be joining the re-elect- Mary Dolan (who got 148 votes). David Dore photo ed Mary Walter. Residents also decided by a 372-272 margin Voters at the May 5 Annual Town Election not to exempt the town’s payments for the ren- Eric Hevy, left, and Mary Walter, center, are sworn in chose Walter for the available three-year seat over ovation and expansion project at Bay Path as selectmen by North Brookfield Town Clerk Sheila School Committee member and former Selectman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Buzzell shortly after they were announced as the win- Leicester splits trip Jason Petraitis, 429-391. ners of two selectmen’s seats on the May 5 Annual Turn To NORTH BROOKFIELD, ­­­A15 to Bartlett, as softball Hevy, chairman of the Finance Committee, page Town Election ballot. wins and baseball falls Page A10 Treasurer/tax collector vacancy brings five candidates BY ELISA KROCHMALNLYCKYJ One thing stands out. “As assistant treasurer, I have to is the residents who come to the Opinion NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT “The people who come to the win- do all the same things as she does, window. SPENCER — Five candidates are dow — 99 percent of them being won- which are many, many things,” she “I do get to deal with all the peo- Get Your competing for the positions of trea- derful — they come first. Because I said. “I have literally done every- ple,” she said. “I treat them as cour- Point Across surer/tax collector, a position being work for them.” she said. “They are thing.” teously as I can.” Page A8-9 vacated by Mary Barrell, during the the ones who pay my salary, and I Electing Lacaire would ensure a One of the things that helps keep May 13 Annual Town Election. never lost sight of that.” smooth transition, she said. residents happy is that they know Polls will be open from noon to 8 Lacaire, a lifelong resident, “It would be very natural for me things are handled fairly, Lacaire Police Logs p.m. at Memorial Town Hall. started working for the town in to move into that job,” she said. “My said. the Water Department, then in the name is on all of the bank accounts. “Everyone is treated the same,” Page A16 Utilities and Facilities Department, I am experienced in the software she said. “If you have to pay a late SUSAN LACAIRE then two years ago became assis- system. Not a lot of people use that fee, you know the person in front of In the seven years she has worked tant treasurer. system, unless you have worked for you has to pay a late fee if they are at Town Hall, Assistant Treasurer- Since then, she’s been learning the town.” late, and the person behind you has Collector Susan Lacaire has learned the job straight from Barrell, she Although there are many parts said. of her job that are fun, the best part a lot. Turn To CANDIDATES, page ­­­A15

2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, May 9, 2014 Spencer voters sign off on local meals tax BY DAVID DORE believe that the town must explore and Ms. Braney said you don’t have to go out demonstrated a point by holding up two NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER accept every revenue source possible, to eat. And it’s in good measure paid for by coffee cups — one he said he bought in SPENCER — With some objections from given the current state of town finances,” residents of other towns who come to enjoy Leicester, which adopted the local meals tax the audience at the May 1 Annual Town Braney told Town Meeting voters. “Finance our eating establishments. And it’s easy to in 2010, and one another selectman bought Meeting, Spencer became one of the newest Committee members recognize that because start up and easy to collect. It sounds like a in Spencer. The Leicester coffee was a penny towns in Massachusetts to adopt a 0.75 per- of the efforts of the town administrator and politician’s dream, right?” more expensive than the one from Spencer. cent local tax on prepared meals. the cooperation of town employees, we do Stevens said he didn’t support the local “We felt as a board instead of just taking The tax, which will be added to the 6.25 not have a spending problem. We have a rev- meals tax because regardless of its size, “I money in, that we adjusted our override percent state sales tax, goes into effect July enue problem. We believe this is a creative don’t think it is proper or fair for govern- amount so it was passed out evenly, not just 1. solution to add revenue, since it spreads the ment to target particular business activity to the people of Spencer, but anybody using While Finance Committee Chairman cost over many people, a significant number with a special levy unless there is a substan- anything in our town,” Woodbury said. “I Mary Braney called the tax a “creative” of whom are not Spencer residents.” tial documentable cost to the community support Leicester when I stop. They should way to bring more revenue into the town, According to the state Department of of that enterprise. That’s certainly not the support us.” Selectman John Stevens said it targets a Revenue, Spencer could have collected case with the town’s restaurants. They’re Spencer resident (and Charlton Police type of business that has shown it is not a $112,802.35 in fiscal 2013 and almost $80,000 not a burden, they are among our greatest Chief) James Pervier said Charlton wres- burden to the community. through the first eight months of fiscal 2014 commercial assets, and we need to encour- tled with the local option meals tax before Members of the Finance Committee if the local meals tax were adopted. age them, not place obstacles in their path.” adopting it in late 2010. It brings about decided in March to support the adoption of Braney noted the money could be used to, Later, Stevens wondered if the tax could $180,000 per year into the town, he said. the local option meals tax, despite previous for example, rebuild the town’s Stabilization grow and “become burdensome,” and if “You have one opportunity here to have objections from the Board of Selectmen. The Account or buy big-ticket items sought by other types of businesses could be “target- other people bear the burden,” Pervier said. finance board decided to submit a petition town departments, like a police cruiser. ed” with their own taxes in the future. “I don’t see the restaurants in Charlton, to selectmen to force them to put the tax on “The meals tax does not affect anyone Selectman Donald Berthiaume Jr. (who’s where I work, less people going out because the Annual Town Meeting agenda for a vote. who chooses not to eat at a restaurant in running for state representative) said that of the additional [tax]. I just think it’s your Selectmen decided to reduce the amount town,” Braney said. while other selectmen agreed with Stevens, opportunity here to help out the town, keep of a Proposition 2 1/2 override for some The tax has been adopted by nearby the board could not refuse the petition the services.” town services that residents will decide at communities such as Leicester, Worcester, Finance Committee members presented to He added the local meals tax could be next week’s Annual Town Election by about Auburn, Charlton, Southbridge, Sturbridge, it repealed when the economy improves. $100,000, roughly the amount the tax would Dudley and Webster. “We’re not at that point where we had The tax was overwhelmingly approved, bring in each year. Spencer Selectman John Stevens said this a choice whether to put it on the ballot or with a couple of the 220 voters voting against According to a sheet passed out at Town has been a “frustrating, challenging and not,” Berthiaume said. it. Meeting, adopting the meals tax would pre- agonizing” time to prepare the fiscal 2015 Finance Committee member John vent Memorial Town Hall from being closed budget. Lower revenues from state aid and Desmarais Sr. said the tax would add 75 David Dore may be reached at (508) 909- one more day a week and reverse a cut taxes, coupled with increased costs, have cents to a $100 bill, which he said was “not 4140, or by email at ddore@stonebridgepress. of $26,000 of the town’s $86,000 streetlight led to two overrides being placed on next a lot to money to spend. We blow more than com. budget. week’s warrant (see related story in this that. Please, give us a chance. We’re all “We members of the Finance Committee week’s edition). working so hard to put this town back on “So this proposed meals tax is very tempt- track. Give us a chance [to] use this small ing,” Stevens said. “It’s low, for now. It’s amount to help the town.” generated by an optional activity, and as Selectmen Chairman Gary Woodbury Almanac JULIE GERRISH Overrides, debt exclusion face a decision next week Quotation of FITNESS BY DAVID DORE going down by $17,000 and a reduction in the Week NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER programs and professional development), personal • classes • boot camp SPENCER — The first step came Thursday, stop the end of swim lessons and lifeguards “I’m extremely proud of what my May 1, when most of the 220 voters at the at the town beach, keep $22,351 in the Parks campaign accomplished. We ran on the 559 Main Street, Sturbridge MA 01518 Annual Town Meeting approved next year’s and Recreation Department budget for issues, and I look forward to serving the Sturbridge Marketplace 2nd flr. municipal budget, the assessment to the expenses and supplies, and preserve $10,000 town of Brookfield for the next three Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School in stipends and salaries for people who years to the best of my ability.” juliegerrish.com • 774-272-0265 District and a $632,000 request from the serve on town committees (except for the schools for technology upgrades. Board of Selectmen, which is unpaid). - Brookfield Selectman Stephen The second override question would fund The next step is on Tuesday, May 13, Comtois II, commenting on his narrow when Proposition 2 1/2 overrides to fund $538,482 of Spencer’s assessment to the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School victory over Beth Coughlin (332-329) part of the town budget and part of the Monday night, pending a recount. school assessment and a debt exclusion for District. School officials have not yet said Spencer’s share of the technology upgrades what would be cut if the override fails. will appear on the Annual Town Election Interim Superintendent of Schools eal state ballot. Edward “Ted” Malvey said at last week’s R E If approved, according to town officials, Annual Town Meeting part of the roughly Question 1 would levy an additional $484,000 $700,000 increase in next year’s proposed Transactions budget is being driven by School Choice in taxes to keep Memorial Town Hall from BROOKFIELD being closed to the public more than one (more students from Spencer and East day per week, move the Senior Center from Brookfield going to public school elsewhere than students from other towns coming $100, 5 Quaboag St., Daniel R. Plourde the Spencer Fish and Game Club to the for- to DP23 Bulldogs LLC. mer Maple Street School, stop reductions here) and the loss of grant money. The dis- trict is also facing increases in health insur- $414,900, 181 Fiskdale Road, Dennis in police overtime and police custodial staff T. Naylor and Melanie L. Naylor to hours, restore Fire Department training ance, utilities and student transportation, along with positions filled after the 2013-14 Christopher R. Garratt and Joanie M. and a proposed cut in the department’s Garratt. custodial staff hours, stop the elimination school year started that need to be funded at their full salaries in fiscal 2015. $1, 94 Rice Corner Road, U.S. of a light equipment operator’s position and Department of Housing and Urban cuts in roadway expenses at the Highway The roughly $700,000 increase in next Development to GMAC Mortgage LLC. Department, keep the fluoride program in year’s budget plan came after Spencer had to pay an additional $701,428 to the schools this Spencer’s schools, stop the proposed cut in EAST BROOKFIELD hours at the Richard Sugden Library from year, based on the budget set in November 40 hours a week to 32 (along with seven part- by the state. Town officials decided to use $10, 103 Mechanic St., J. 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Friday, May 9, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­3 Fundraiser ‘kicks’ its way into new venue Organizers turn annual soccer tournament into dinner dance Accuracy Watch The Spencer New Leader is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely manner. A photo of Kaitlyn Langlois is seen above some of If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- the people who attended the 10th annual Kicks 4140 during normal business hours. During David Dore photos People dance to Kaitlyn Langlois’ favorite song, “I for Kaitlyn, which this year became a dinner dance non-business hours, leave a message in Some of the members of “Kaitlyn’s Team,” who Could Not Ask for More” by Edwin McCain. Saturday, May 3 at the Spencer Country Inn. have helped out over the years. the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your phone call. BY DAVID DORE go to children who are oncology patients at “The event sold itself,” Langlois said. “We NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER the University of Massachusetts Medical sold out; we filled all the seats. We have SPENCER — As the online event page Center or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. more sponsors than we ever had. We’ve stated, the 10th annual Kicks for Kaitlyn last The foundation also gives an annual schol- already booked it for next year because it weekend succeeded in “leaving the soccer arship to a college-bound senior at David seemed so successful.” field and moving onto the dance floor.” Prouty High School. The 2015 edition has been scheduled for The Spencer Country Inn was full of peo- It was the first time in the nine-year histo- Saturday, April 25 at the Spencer Country ple Saturday night, May 3, for a night of ry of Kicks for Kaitlyn a soccer tournament Inn. music, dancing, food and raffles called “Kick wasn’t held in honor of Kaitlyn. The tour- Last weekend’s event included a slide- Up Your Heels for Kaitlyn’s Kids.” nament would have been held this weekend show of Kaitlyn from around the time she The Kaitlyn Langlois Memorial — but Kaitlyn’s brother Michael will be was diagnosed with cancer in 2001 through Foundation is named for the Spencer resi- graduating from college. the nine editions of the soccer tournament. dent and David Prouty High School student “It was timing conflicts,” said Kathy It also featured recognition of members of and soccer player who passed away in May Langlois, Kaitlyn’s mother. “It was getting “Kaitlyn’s Team” who have helped out over Your Local Roll-Off Specialist 2005 from cancer. hard to recruit teams because of the timing the years. The foundation provides financial assis- of the year.” Spring Weekend $ tance to families of children throughout So, the group behind Kicks for Kaitlyn David Dore may be reached at (508) 909- Special 245 New England fighting cancer and other decided in December to change the tourna- 4140, or by email at ddore@stonebridgepress. 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton catastrophic diseases. Most of the donations ment into a dinner dance. com. 15 yd. 2 Ton = $320 • 20 yd. 3 Ton = $410 Roll Off Containers Weekend Dumpsters for the Homeowner Changing faces Houses • Attics • Cellars 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites LeChasseur reflects as she retires from assistant’s position 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 Leicester, MA Fully Insured LeChasseur said she’ll miss the peo- ple she’s gotten to We Are Open Year Round 9am-5pm know over the last couple of decades. Brookfield Orchards 12 Lincoln Rd., N. Brookfield, MA 01535 • 508.867.6858 • 877.622.7555 “The people of Follow signs from Rts. 9, 31, 67 or 148 Leicester were won- SNACK BAR: Apples derful, this whole Hot Apple Dumplings w/ice cream community orient- Apple Pies, Reg. & Sweet ‘n Low Cider Donuts made Thursday-Sunday ed, and especially Cider • Cider Donuts • Cheese • Candy 3 lb. bag of Empires Honey & Maple Products $ my co-workers,” she Jellies & Relishes SALE for 2.00 A retirement party and open house was held at said. Historical Maps and Books And LeChasseur Antiques and Collectibles Free Apple Dumpling with Purchase Leicester Town Hall Tuesday, April 29 for Susan Applewood Bundles & Chips (1 coupon per person) Exp. 6/30/14 LeChasseur, who retired last week. will remember the Recreation Area celebration of the and the Nicas family for hosting an evening town’s 275th birth- www.browsethebrookfields.com www.brookfieldorchardsonline.com for her Thursday, April 24 at the Castle day, which included Restaurant. a ball at the Castle LeChasseur got to take home the Restaurant and a solar-powered lights in bottles that adorned Founders Day event. the tables for her Town Hall party. And “I was just amazed she gave out gifts too: Copies of the weekly at the volunteerism newspaper where she’ll be living in Maine, and wide-ranging the Lincoln County News. effort everybody On a table in the Town Hall gymnasium had made,” she said. were signs celebrating both the past 22 1/2 While she can years and her future. measure the amount In the next several weeks, LeChasseur of time left before will leave her home in Oxford and move to she moves to Maine David Dore photos New Harbor, Maine, settling not far from in days, it seems a Susan LeChasseur holds one of the bottles that the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. part of LeChasseur adorned the tables at her April 29 retirement Before that happens, though, LeChasseur will always remain party. One day later, she retired after 22 1/2 years will stop by Leicester Town Hall a few times in Leicester. as the administrative assistant to the Board of during the month of May to train her suc- “Leicester is the Selectmen and town administrator. cessor. town I love,” she “In fact, I have to come to work my first said. “This is where BY DAVID DORE day of retirement,” she said. my heart is. I love NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Selectmen at their April 22 meet- this town, even though I don’t live LEICESTER — For more than two ing appointed Kristen Forsberg Garza, a here anymore.” decades, Susan LeChasseur has been the Worcester resident and 2000 Leicester High face of the Leicester Board of Selectmen and School graduate. She has worked as an ana- David Dore may the town administrator. lyst in the Monterey County Redevelopment be reached at (508) And along the way, Selectman Douglas and Housing Office in California, and she’s 909-4140, or by email Belanger said a couple of weeks ago, she’s overseen brownfield cleanups and hous- ing and homeless programs for the City of at ddore@stone- trained enough selectmen to field a soccer bridgepress.com. team. Worcester. For LeChasseur, that came to an end Although LeChasseur’s first day of retire- Wednesday, April 30 when she retired after ment was spent at her former office, she said 22 1/2 years as the administrative assistant she was “happy to help out.” to the Board of Selectmen and town admin- “My only regret is that I won’t be working istrator. with Kevin anymore,” she said, referring to “I’m giddy with excitement,” LeChasseur Town Administrator Kevin Mizikar, who started in October. said the day before her retirement. “I have Political Advertisement been for weeks. There’s no doubt in my LeChasseur said she worked in the pri- mind. I’m done with doing paperwork.” vate sector before taking a job in town gov- Vote “We’re also giddy with excitement for ernment. She recalled the job was posted on you,” Selectman Matthew Dennison told the sign board at the junction of routes 9 and her, “but we’re sad.” 56 in downtown Leicester. She went through Dennison and many other people stopped four interviews before accepting the job. by Leicester Town Hall the afternoon of LeChasseur’s first day of work was Oct. Tuesday, April 29 for a party and open 28, 1991. A Special Town Meeting was held Peter Rock house for LeChasseur. She thanked Town that night. Clerk Deborah Davis and Assistant Town “I sat over there, and I didn’t know what SCHOOL COMMITTEE Clerk for organizing the April 29 party (“It they were talking about,” she said, pointing 25 years of School administrative service was everybody,” Davis said), and selectmen to one side of the Town Hall gymnasium. • Business Manager - Shrewsbury Schools • Director of Administration & Finance - Wilmington Public Schools • Assistant Superintendent - Wachusett Regional Kustigian’s greenhouses • Director - Worcester County Occupational Collaborative Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford • Treasurer - Quaboag Regional School District (508) 987-2401 • Open Daily 9-6 • Sundays 9-5 This District needs clear long range plans. We need to focus on better teaching and more 10” HANGING PLANTS effective learning. School leadership must be honest and truthful! $ 99 I am not running to help family and friends who work 14 in our schools. Supertunias, Million Bells, Geraniums I am running to help your children become successful and productive members of our society. and Scavola in Blue or Pink V O 6” 6” A vote for me is a vote for your kids. T SUPERTUNIAS GERANIUMS Thank you and yes, I am a veteran. I am also your Veterans’ Agent. E $ 99 $ 99 5 6 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Peter Rock for School Committee 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, May 9, 2014 West Brookfield voters to decide 23 requests next week BY DAVID DORE ing in 2016, if two votes that will be in West Brookfield, while an in new or rehabilitated multiple Road from their owners to the NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER taken a year apart are approved. appointed official does not have to dwelling units. The same request town. Swain said the November WEST BROOKFIELD — This The first vote will be Article 6 at live in town. was presented at last year’s Town Meeting articles erroneous- year’s Annual Town Meeting next week’s Town Meeting, which Swain said selectmen “try to Annual Town Meeting, but passed ly referred to them being in tax agenda includes topics ranging would put a question on the May hire locally first, if they have the over because of a lack of informa- title; they are being donated to from changing the way a munic- 2015 Annual Town Election ballot correct skill.” tion. This time, the article quotes the town, so the transfers must be to change from an elected trea- Chapter 148, Section 26I to explain approved again for them to occur. ipal official is picked to reducing LIBRARY TRUSTEES the number of library trustees to surer to an appointed treasurer. If the types of buildings that require • Article 23, which would comply with state law. both Article 6 and the ballot ques- An attempt to increase the num- automatic sprinkler systems. spend $33,865 from the Water Those are among the 23 items tion are approved, Swain said, the ber of library trustees to prevent • Article 12, which would change Department’s surplus account to that are scheduled to come to a vote change would go into effect at the tied votes would be undone if vot- the setbacks for accessory build- buy a new truck for the depart- starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May end of the treasurer’s term in 2016. ers approve Article 15. ings so they are at least 10 feet ment, and Article 24, which would 13 at West Brookfield Elementary Explaining the 12 months that Swain said the Library Board of from a property line if they are take $23,000 to reclaim and repave School. will pass between the two votes, Trustees was expanded from six up to 600 square feet in area. For Leland Road (where one of the Up first, though, is the fiscal Swain said selectmen (which act to seven so there wouldn’t be a tie. residential lots of at least 4 acres town’s two wells is located). When 2015 budget for the town and the as the Personnel Board) “want However, Chapter 78, Section 10 of and that have at least 500 feet of the Water Department asked to Quaboag Regional School District. people to be able to ask questions. state law requires the number of frontage, the accessory building put the items up for a vote, Swain The $6.6 million plan includes no They want to be transparent.” trustees to be “divisible by three.” must be at least 20 feet from the said, selectmen declined. So, two cost of living salary increases for The idea has been discussed “for So, Article 15 calls for reducing the property line. petitions were submitted to select- most town employees, and $150,000 a long time,” Swain said. Attempts number of trustees back to six. • Article 19, which makes a cou- men instead to put them on the have been made to change other ple of edits to the town’s bylaws to Town Meeting warrant. Water above the state-mandated mini- IN OTHER BUSINESS mum school assessment that is positions in town government reflect the reduction of the num- Commissioner Lester Paquette part of a deal reached last week (such as town clerk) from elected Also on the Annual Town ber of Advisory Committee mem- was the first person to sign both by officials from Warren, West to appointed, she said, but they Meeting warrant are: bers from nine to seven. petitions. Brookfield and the school district. have been rejected. • Article 17, a second attempt • Articles 21 and 22, which The Personnel Board believes by Fire Chief Paul Lupacchino to would look familiar to people who David Dore may be reached ELECTED TO APPOINTED? the jobs “are getting more tech- have the town adopt Chapter 148, attended a Special Town Meeting at (508) 909-4140, or by email at nical,” she said. In addition, she Section 26I of state law regard- in November. They seek the trans- [email protected]. The method of choosing the said, an elected official must live fer of 16 Cedar Drive and 24 Mill town treasurer could change start- ing automatic sprinkler systems School study, tax bills to be discussed at Town Meeting BY DAVID DORE CMRPC can do. estimated bill, and the second one would be 21,000 solar panels in a 100-acre sand pit that NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Article 24 on the Annual Town Meeting based on the property tax rate approved by was once considered for a housing develop- EAST BROOKFIELD — More than 250 warrant seeks $25,000 “for the purpose of the state Department of Revenue. ment. The facility would generate about 6 residents recently signed a petition asking conducting a Feasibility Study and any East Brookfield would not be moving to megawatts of electricity, enough to serve East Brookfield selectmen to study whether related or associated costs, to explore quarterly billing if Article 22 were approved, about 6,000 homes. the town should remain in the Spencer-East options for Public Schools.” Gordon said. That would be more expensive The agreement takes into account the Brookfield Regional School District. “It’s going to be a very lengthy process,” to the town because of the additional labor solar panels would depreciate differently Next week, voters will be asked to appro- Gordon said. “Optimistically it would take involved, he said. than equipment at a factory, he said, and the priate $25,000 that could be used for that a year. There’s a lot involved. There’s a lot Article 25 would allow the town to charge product produced — electricity — is vari- study. of options to be considered.” interest on overdue water and solid waste able, depending on how much sun reaches bills, Gordon said. Officials discovered ear- the panels. It is one of the two dozen items to be dis- TAX BILLS AND INTEREST cussed at the Annual Town Meeting, which lier this year “that there was never a policy The permitting process for the solar pho- starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at East Surrounding the study funding request in place for charging interest on water bills tovoltaic facility is complete, Gordon said, Brookfield Elementary School. are a couple of articles that would make and solid waste bills if they’re late,” he said. and the funding is in place. Once the agree- Except for a meeting with officials from changes to how the Town of East Brookfield The interest rate would be the same rate ment is negotiated, construction can begin. North Brookfield and East Brookfield, there handles its bills. (set by state law) as late property tax bills, “We want to encourage this,” Gordon has been little movement on the desire of Article 22, if approved, would change East he said. said. “It’s a good use for the property, so we want to encourage them to come in. It’s some East Brookfield residents to leave Brookfield’s property tax billing system so ALSO ON THE AGENDA the school district the town shares with bills are sent out earlier in the fiscal year. going to be one of the largest solar farms in Spencer until the petition was presented to The town would do that through the adop- Among the other items residents will vote the state.” selectmen earlier this year. tion of Chapter 59, Section 57C of state law. on at next week’s Annual Town Meeting • The fiscal 2015 town budget, which Selectman Larry Gordon said there are “We are one of the few remaining towns are: includes 3 percent raises for town employ- several options East Brookfield could have in Massachusetts ... that bill bi-annually,” • Article 23, which would give permis- ees, the usual practice of setting aside $3,000 for its schools — such as staying with the Gordon explained. “Most towns bill quarter- sion to selectmen to negotiate a tax agree- per year to upgrade town-owned computers current setup, but changing the agreement ly now. If we adopt this Massachusetts law, ment with the developers of a so-called and the town’s portion of $632,000 in technol- that forms and runs the district; dissolving the law would allow us to do a preliminary “solar farm” on Harrington Street. The goal, ogy upgrades for the school district. the Spencer-East Brookfield district and billing so we can do a billing as early as July Gordon said, is to work out a deal “that’s “We do have the cash available [for the either joining another district or forming 1, instead of waiting until the latter part of favorable not only to the company itself, but school technology upgrades], as long as a new entity; or joining or forming a dis- the fall.” also to the Town of East Brookfield.” the voters give us permission to spend it,” trict just for Grades 7-12 and having East Sending tax bills out earlier “will enable CleanGen Partners is looking to install Gordon said. Brookfield run its own elementary school. us to improve our cash flow,” he said. For The Central Massachusetts Regional example, he said, the town wouldn’t have Planning Commission “approached us,” to borrow from the Stabilization Account to Gordon said, “and they are willing to be pay the quarterly Spencer-East Brookfield Overrides, debt exclusion face a decision next week involved.” The agency could do all or part Regional School District assessment. of the survey; the cost to the town would There would still only be two bills sent out VOTE structure to go with it, was necessitated depend on how much of the survey the each year, he said. The first bill would be an continued from page 2 by Microsoft’s decision to stop supporting Windows XP as of last month. They said 98 Documents prepared by Gaudette and dis- percent of the district’s 805 computers run on tributed at the Annual Town Meeting stated Windows XP Professional; 245 of them could be upgraded to support the latest version of Sponsored by Leicester Veterinary Clinic, LLC that Question 1 (for the town budget) would Your add 55 cents to the current tax rate of $13.15 Windows, known as Windows 8.1. Name: Harley per $1,000 assessed value, or $110 per year When support ended for Windows XP, dis- Breed: English Dental to the tax bill for a house valued at $200,000. trict officials decided to disconnect comput- Springer Spaniel Mix Question 2 (for the school district assess- ers that had not been upgraded from the Age: 4 years Health ment) would add 58 cents, or $116 per year Internet. Students told Town Meeting voters by Edward Larkin D.M.D. Sex: Male for a house valued at $200,000. that has become a major inconvenience for Size: Medium ARE ORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH them. TECHNOLOGY QUESTION The district also wants to upgrade its HarleyPet is a 4 year of old English the Springer SpanielWeek mix who is new LINKED? to the shelter. He was picked up as a stray by animal control Question 3 on next week’s Annual Town Internet connection through Charter Researchers examining a potential link between oral and Communications from 30 megabits per sec- and surrendered to us. He is a friendly guy who knows basic mental health recently found that tooth loss and bleeding Election ballot would fund the town’s share ond (which officials said is the same speed commands, such as sit and down. He is just awaiting for his gums were indicative of middle-aged individuals’ declining of $632,000 in technological upgrades at new home where he can be loved. If you are interested in thinking skills. This conclusion was based on tooth and Spencer and East Brookfield schools. as homeowners who get Internet through Harley, please fill out an application for him. His adoption fee is gum examinations and tests of memory and thinking skills Malvey said at the Annual Town Meeting Charter) to 100 megabits per second. Even only $195 and includes his neuter, microchip and vaccinations. among nearly 6,000 men and women between the ages of Spencer’s portion would be $517,102.40, and that, according to a document handed out Thanks for looking at him and he hopes to meet you soon! 45 and 64. Study participants with severe gum disease and/ at last week’s Town Meeting, is “lower than We have cats for adoption too! East Brookfield’s share would be $114,897.60. or tooth loss had poorer cognitive function than those School Committee member Kurt Nordquist most schools in our area.” with healthier gums and more teeth. This link may be Second Chance Animal Shelter Inc. of Spencer said the district would pay back East Brookfield, MA• (508) 867-5525 due to poor oral health translating to less healthy diet and WORKING WITH THE LEVY nutrient intake. Otherwise, inflammation in the gums and the loan over four years. www.secondchanceanimals.org throughout the circulatory system may impede memory Malvey told the Spencer New Leader Spencer resident Drew Damien, who called and thinking skills, or there may be a genetic link between Monday, May 5 a list of items to be pur- himself “a longtime opponent of Proposition Leicester the two diseases. chased with the $632,000 if the debt exclusion 2 1/2 overrides,” is part of the campaign Veterinary The team of dental professionals at 9 W. MAIN were approved was not available. Rather, against all three ballot questions. DENTAL has undergone a series of continuing education he said, the district would prioritize the $1.1 He said he and the other people who Clinic, LLC courses to keep us up-to-date on the latest dental tech- million capital request it presented to voters are part of that effort do not support them niques and industry standards. We give each patient per- because “the townspeople should be able to 1205 Main St. Leicester, MA 01524 at the Annual Town Meeting. sonal, one-on-one attention to explain procedures, listen to The list included buying 51 switches at expect our leaders to operate within the 2.5 P:508-892-9181 • F: 508-892-8791 concerns and answer questions. We believe in an informed $7,000 each, 33 servers at $5,000 each, 450 percent valuation increase that’s allowed by www.leicesterclinic.com patient approach to achieving optimum dental health. law.” We’re located at 9 West Main St., West Brookfield, where computers at $700 each, 450 flat screen mon- Wellness exams • Vaccinations • Cat Boarding we are dedicated to saving and restoring your teeth and itors at $100 each, patch panels, cabling, a Under Proposition 2 1/2, approved in the Spays, neuters and routine soft tissue surgery helping you look your best. Call 508.867.2777 to schedule point of sale system for each of the district’s early 1980s, a community can increase the Dentistry • Radiology (Digital) an appointment for superior oral health care. Beautiful five cafeterias at $7,928 each, library cir- amount it collects in taxes by up to 2.5 per- In-house diagnostic laboratory facilities (Idexx) smiles are a team effort. culation systems at each school that could cent, not including new growth (for example, • Pharmacy P.S. The link between poor oral health and cognitive connect to the C/W MARS library system a new building in town or the renovation or • Prescription diets Hills, Royal Canin decline may simply be due to the fact that people with declin- (at a cost of $16,000 each), software total- expansion of an existing building). Going • Domestic health certificates and much more! ing thinking and memory skills may be less able to take good ing almost $40,000 and $50,000 in “miscella- over the 2.5 percent threshold requires an care of their teeth. neous” expenses. override. West Main St.,West Brookfield, MA 01585 Some people at the Town Meeting asked if “We can’t continue to override, to over- Dr. Colm P. Scanlon PH 508-867-2777 the district could use another brand of server spend, every single year because we can’t Veterinarian to save money. contain our costs,” Damien said. “We all www.9-westmain.com District officials said the purchase of experience increased costs — it happens to Accepting Most Insurances Including MassHealth new computers, and the upgrades in infra- all of us — but at the end of the day we are going to run out of other people’s money.” Damien noted the override requested for the town budget was “precipitated” by the need to give additional money to the schools from free cash “to meet their requirements. Professional Directory And what should be saying is, ‘No, we have a town to run too. We have to operate our town, and we have to operate our schools. But we have to operate within the confines” of the money taxpayers are able to provide. LOCAL ATTORNEY ADVERTISING Besides an override of up to $150,000 per year approved last year for the Spencer Rescue Squad, the last time the Town of Attorney Michelle l. cote Spencer asked for an override was 2008. The Leicester resident $528,000 override was approved by 83 votes; Wills, Trusts & Estates officials at the time said the library would have closed and layoffs would have occurred, Simple Will Special Price $199.00 all to fund an increase in the school budget. (regular price $249.00) “We see many times the old cry wolf the- WORCESTER LAW CENTER ory,” Damien said. “We’re going to make it Call or email to get started! sound as bad as we can” to get the override A Full Service Law Firm to pass. “When these things do fail, the world does not, in fact, end.” (508) 755-3202 While Damien said he’s not opposed to [email protected] debt exclusions as a concept, he said he www.WorcesterLawCenter.com [email protected] doesn’t support Question 3 because the school district has not “thoroughly thought this through.” For example, he said, East Brookfield taxpayers will be paying for com- puters that are in Spencer’s schools.

Friday, May 9, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­5 CLASSROOM CORNER Local valedictorians to get free airline tickets Giveaway marks 50,000th passenger to use JetBlue at Worcester Airport

BY DAVID DORE after final exams (on or about they, too, recognize the impor- lieutenant governor. “Reaching NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER May 16), I am most confident tance of focused determination this milestone is a big win for the Two local superintendents said that whomever is named will and hard work, making this region and underscores the need they are happy with a gift the top be excited about this opportu- gift to the local valedictorians for continued growth and expan- student in the Class of 2014 will get nity.” most appropriate.” sion — something that the new from Worcester Regional Airport’s “On behalf of Auburn’s The 50,000th passenger was CAT III landing system will cer- owner and one of the airlines that valedictorian and the Auburn Cathleen Olson of Littleton, tainly help to achieve.” flies out of the facility. Public Schools, I offer sincere who flew JetBlue Flight 2019 Worcester Airport, part of JetBlue and Massport appreciation to Massport and to Ft. Lauderdale with her two which is in Leicester, will get a announced Thursday, April 24 the JetBlue for their most gener- children. She received 50,000 new Category III instrument land- valedictorians of high schools in ous donation of two roundtrip JetBlue TrueBlue points and a ing system to be operated by the Worcester, Leicester and Auburn tickets from Worcester Airport Key to the City on April 24. Federal Aviation Administration. would each get a free pair of to either Ft. Lauderdale Massport Chief Executive According to Massport, the new roundtrip tickets from Worcester or Orlando,” Auburn Officer Thomas Glynn said in landing system will cost $30 mil- Regional Airport to Ft. Lauderdale Superintendent of Schools a statement he is “thrilled with lion and be installed over the next or Orlando, Fla. The giveaway cel- Maryellen Brunelle said in an JetBlue’s performance” at few years as permitting moves ebrated the 50,000th passenger to April 28 statement. “Earning Worcester Airport. Massport ahead. fly JetBlue since service started in the distinction of valedicto- has owned the airport since Figures from Massport indi- Worcester in November. rian comes only as a result 2010; before that, it was owned cate that more than 340,000 people “We are pleased that JetBlue and of focused determination and by the City of Worcester. used Worcester Airport at its peak Massport have chosen to celebrate hard work. For JetBlue and “It is important to both in 1989. Between 2009 and 2012, this milestone by rewarding hard- Massport to recognize those our business communi- 250,000 people used the airport. working high school seniors in efforts with free tickets speaks ty and leisure travelers to Leicester, Auburn and Worcester,” to their commitment to our Courtesy photo have a vibrant airport,” said David Dore may be reached Leicester Superintendent of local communities, both in Cathleen Olson of Littleton was the 50,000th Worcester Regional Chamber at (508) 909-4140, or by email at Schools Judith Paolucci said in an the present and in the future. JetBlue passenger at Worcester Airport. She was of Commerce President and [email protected]. April 28 e-mail. “While we won’t Having recently celebrated given 50,000 JetBlue TrueBlue points and a Key to CEO Timothy Murray, former announce our valedictorian until with their 50,000th customer, the City on Thursday, April 24. Worcester mayor and former State agency issues report on Leicester Public Schools LEICESTER — A recently ry level (kindergarten through A three-year district improve- all grades with the level of depth School Department website, www. released report from the state Grade 5). According to the report, ment plan and individual school expected by the district review in leicester.k12.ma.us. Department of Elementary and Leicester teachers use the assess- improvement plans have been a little more than a year’s time Secondary Education praises ment results to plan instruction, crafted since the site visit and with a curriculum director who is work done by the Leicester School form fluid instructional groups include many of the recommenda- also serving as the high Department and identifies fur- based on common student needs tions identified by the team. These school principal,” the PSSST… ther steps the district can take to and monitor students’ progress. include the development and use superintendent said. ensure continued improvement. Along with an effective process of common assessments at the sec- A new district curricu- Don’t forget Mother’s Day… The 57-page report details find- for identifying students in need of ondary level, the strengthening of lum review process will May 11, 2014 ings and recommendations of a interventions, these assessments effective instructional practices take the good foundation- team of seven evaluators that vis- help to ensure that elementary stu- through sustained professional al work done already and Where Inspiration… ited the district Nov. 18-21. The dents are getting the support they development and feedback, the go into greater depth, Meets personality™ evaluators reviewed documenta- need. This full range of processes, increased use of data analysis to focusing on one subject The Art of tion, data, and reports for two days interventions and practices is a improve instructional results, and each year. Eco-Sustainable before conducting the four-day dis- valuable set of tools for improv- the incorporation of technology in Paolucci notes that the ™ trict visit, which included visits ing student achievement, which classroom instruction. district review process Jewelry to individual schools and class- the team identified as a model for The report also notes that a contributed to a better rooms, interviews and focus group work that should be done at the vacancy in the high school princi- understanding of district 25 to 50% off selected items sessions with School Committee secondary level. pal position and the elimination of strengths and needs to now till May 31st members, teachers’ association The review team reported that the facilities/maintenance manag- enable focused efforts to representatives, administrators, the district is providing clear er have burdened administrators. improve the schools’ and teachers, parents and students. expectations for student atten- Both positions will be filled by district operations. District review reports focus dance and follow-through practic- July 1. The final report is post- primarily on the system’s most es to make sure that students stay Although the district is in the ed on the DESE website 136 Main Street • Spencer • 508-885-3385 significant strengths and challeng- in school and facilitates transi- process of developing curriculum (http://bit.ly/1i2Hj8X), www.cormierspencer.com es. tions that take place each year at maps, the review team noted that as well as the Leicester Among the strengths sited, the three grade junctures: Second to the maps vary report includes the increased com- third grade, fifth to sixth grade, in complete- munication with stakeholders ini- and eighth to ninth grade. Both ness and format tiated by Leicester’s relatively new practices ensure that students are and are not yet superintendent, Judith Paolucci, better connected to school, sup- aligned across by a variety of means, including porting student achievement. grade levels. the district website, email blasts, The DESE report notes that the Paolucci has social media, a blog, and reports district began to implement the characterized Second Chance by principals and others at tele- new educator evaluation system the district’s vised School Committee meetings. one year before it was required, current curric- Animal Shelter Additionally, the Leicester Future encouraging a professional school ulum process, Search, which took place from culture that provides for a sound which spans all May 31-June 1, involved a broad foundation for improving the qual- grade levels and Golf Tournament cross section of stakeholders who ity of teaching and learning in the subjects, has helped develop the district’s vision district. having been and mission statements and three The report recognizes a num- overly ambi- major goals. ber of challenges the district faces, tious. DATE: July 19, 2014 Town officials also reported many of which were identified “One can’t improved relationships, which by the Future Search process and address all sub- TIME: 8:00 AM Tee Off/ 12:00 Lunch were further strengthened by what the district has begun to address. jects across FORMAT: 9 Holes using Best Ball Format with foursomes the report describes as “a more collegial WHERE: Dunraomin Country Club, 262 Lower Road, and inclusive budget LLC Gilbertville, MA process” and “clear DUMPSTER SERVICES and comprehensive 508-885-2428 budget documents.” While in November Trash, Demolition Debris, • Etc. the team identified the need for explicit- $99 WEEKLY PICK-UP, $70 BI-WEEKLY, QUARTERLY RATE ly linking the budget with district prior- RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE PICKUP Pick-up Weekly and Bi-Weekly ity and goals, these DUMPSTER CONTAINERS We Offer 15, 20 and 30 Yard Dumpsters links were provid- RELIABLE Fully Insured, Locally Owned & Operated ed in budget docu- ments presented in PROMPT Please Call For our Money Saving RATES January. 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If you would like us to feature some- Second Chance Animal Shelter is a non-profit no kill animal shelter located in East Brookfield. one you know, all you need to do is submit a photo (by Second Chance also has a Pet Wellness and Education Center in North Brookfield . Over 10,000 pets a mail or email) and a brief description of his/her year are helped by Second Chance through the various programs including adoption, the spay/neuter clinic, wellness clinics, training, educational outreach, and the pet food pantry. For more information service to our Country (active duty, reserves, or Veteran) on the shelter, visit the website at www.secondchanceanimals.org to [email protected] or mail to June What’s On ADOPTION CENTER: WELLNESS AND EDUCATION CENTER: Your Mind? Simakauskas, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. We’d Like 111 Young Rd., P.O. Box 136 372 North Main St. to Know. 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We’d Love To Hear From You! 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, May 9, 2014 CLASSROOM CORNER School Menus SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD Friday, May 16: Assorted pizza slice vari- Romaine salad with chicken, side choices SCHOOL SCHOOLS eties - pepperoni, pepper, BBQ chicken are: pick 2 - baked beans, seasoned corn with caramelized onions or plain cheese niblets, yummy vegetable soup, mixed fruit Monday, May 12: Crispy chicken patty BREAKFAST on whole grain pizza crust, tossed Romaine cup or fresh banana. sandwich, cream of broccoli soup, wheat garden salad with assorted dressing, baby crackers, fruit or cheeseburger. Monday, May 12: Bagel with cream cheese carrots and ranch dressing, peach cup or LEICESTER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Tuesday, May 13: Ham and cheese sand- or yogurt parfait, fruit, juice, milk. fresh fruit bowl. wich, warm soft pretzel, soup of the day, Tuesday, May 13: Fresh scrambled eggs Monday, May 12: Choose 1 entrée - Plain seedless grapes or deli turkey sandwich or with sausage and toast or assorted cereal, LEICESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL hamburger of cheeseburger with turkey chef’s salad. fruit, juice, milk. bacon on whole grain sandwich bun with Wednesday, May 14: Baked chicken, sea- Wednesday, May 14: Pancakes or French Monday, May 12: Taco with soft shell on condiments, lettuce and tomato slices or soned rice, mixed greens and bean salad, toast sticks, fruit, juice, milk. whole-wheat tortilla shell, salsa and sour sliced deli ham on whole-wheat croissant or sweet potato bake, fruit or ham and cheese Thursday, May 15: Bacon, egg and cheese cream on the side, chopped tomatoes and yogurt fruit parfait, side choices are: pick 2 sandwich. wrap or benefit bar, fruit, juice, milk. shredded lettuce, herb seasoned oven potato - tossed Romaine garden salad with assorted Thursday, May 15: Cheese pizza, chick- Friday, May 16: Bagel with cream cheese wedges, seasoned corn, tossed greens salad dressings, seasoned corn, sliced red apple or en vegetable soup, steamed broccoli, fresh or assorted muffin, fruit, juice, milk. with assorted dressings, diced peaches or strawberry cup. apple or alternate entrée or chef’s salad. fresh banana, Tuesday, May 13: Choose 1 entrée - Friday, May 16: All beef hot dog, baked LUNCH Tuesday, May 13: Herb seasoned roasted Mexican tacos with soft shell, whole grain beans, seasoned potato wedges, strawberry Grades K-8 chicken, whole-wheat garlic bread, mashed tortillas with salsa and sour cream or smoothie or sun butter and jelly sandwich potatoes and gravy, seasoned corn niblets, sliced deli ham on whole-wheat croissant or or chef’s salad. Monday, May 12: Teriyaki nuggets, rice yummy vegetable soup, mixed fruit cup, yogurt fruit parfait, side choices are: pick pilaf, roll, corn, fruit, milk. fresh banana, vanilla cake with whip cream 2 -Romaine and baby spinach salad with BAY PATH Tuesday, May 13: Christopher’s buffalo frosting and sprinkles. assorted salad dressings, seasoned broccoli, chicken patty sandwich, peas, strawberry Wednesday, May 14: Chicken patty on diced peaches or applesauce cup. BREAKFAST shortcake, fruit, milk. whole-what roll with special sauce, lettuce Wednesday, May 14: Choose 1 entrée: Wednesday, May 14: Spaghetti with chick- leaf and tomato slice, seasoned oven potato Baked chicken with mashed potatoes and Monday, May 12: Pancakes and syrup, en sauce, roll, sweet potato, cheese cup, wedges, creamy coleslaw with carrots and gravy or sliced deli ham on whole-wheat strawberries and cream, 4 oz yogurt, juice, green beans, fruit, milk. zucchini, vegetable beanie soup, cinnamon croissant or yogurt fruit parfait, side choic- milk. Thursday, May 15: Cheese nachos, apple crisp, fruit cup sliced with fresh fruit es are: pick 2 - celery sticks and ranch dress- Tuesday, May 13: Cinnamon coffee cake, 4 Spanish rice, chili, sour cream and salsa, topping. ing, red leaf and Romaine salad with assort- oz yogurt, cereal, juice, milk. broccoli, fruit, milk. Thursday, May 15: Texas hamburgers or ed dressings, petite banana or mixed fruit. Wednesday, May 14: Eggs, sausage, cinna- Friday, May 16: Pizza with or without top- cheeseburger with BBQ sauce and sliced Thursday, May 15: Choose 1 entrée: Chef’s mon raisin toast, assorted 4 oz yogurt, 100 ping, broccoli, bean salad, fresh fruit, milk. red onions, steak fries, seasoned vegetables, choice or sliced deli ham on whole-wheat percent juice, milk. sliced cucumbers, carrot and celery cups, croissant or Romaine salad with chicken, Thursday, May 15: Oatmeal with raisins, LUNCH diced pear cup, mixed fruit cup with fresh side choices are: pick 2 - seasoned oven blueberries, brown sugar and cinnamon, Grades 9-12 strawberry slices. potatoes, coleslaw with carrot bits, diced whole-wheat toast, 4 oz yogurt, juice, milk. Friday, May 16: Assorted pizza slice vari- peaches or fresh banana. Friday, May 16: Breakfast burrito (egg, Monday, May 12: Fries rice bowl with eties - pepperoni, pepper, BBQ chicken Friday, May 16: Choose 1 entrée - chicken onion, pepper and cheese), hash brown teriyaki nuggets, breadstick, corn, fruit, with caramelized onions or plain cheese patty sandwich on roll with special sauce or patty, juice, milk. milk. on whole grain pizza crust, tossed Romaine sliced deli ham on whole-wheat croissant or Tuesday, May 13: Pot roast dinner, roll, garden salad with assorted dressings, baby Romaine salad with chicken, slide choic- LUNCH mashed potatoes, gravy, apple crisp, fruit, carrots and ranch dressing, peach cup or es are: pick 2 - baked beans, seasoned corn milk. fresh fruit bowl. niblets, yummy vegetable soup, mixed fruit Monday, May 12: Grilled chicken sand- Wednesday, May 14: Spaghetti with chick- cup or fresh banana. wich or grinder both served with roasted en sauce, roll, sweet potato, green beans, LEICESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL potato puffs, carrots, cranberry sauce, fiesta cheese cup, fruit, milk. TANTASQUA REGIONAL JR./SR. corn and black bean salad. Thursday, May 15: Cheese nachos, Monday, May 12: Choose 1 entrée: plain HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, May 13: Cheeseburger on a Spanish rice, chili, sour cream and salsa, hamburger or cheeseburger with turkey whole-wheat bun with lettuce and sliced broccoli, fruit, milk. bacon on whole grain sandwich bun with Monday, May 12: Chicken potpie, with tomato or whole-wheat pizza both served Friday, May 16: Pizza with or without top- condiments, lettuce and tomato slices or whole-wheat dinner roll, whipped sweet with sweet potato fries and green beans. ping, peas, vegetable chili, fresh fruit, milk. sliced deli ham on whole-wheat croissant or potatoes, garden spinach salad, mixed fruit, Wednesday, May 14: Chicken fajita over yogurt fruit parfait, side choices are: pick 2 milk. rice , salsa and sour cream or grinder and LEICESTER HIGH - tossed Romaine garden salad with assorted Tuesday, May 13: Blazing chicken fillet bagged chips both served with vegetable dressings, seasoned corn, sliced red apple or sandwich, potato puffs, vegetable sticks sticks, fiesta corn and black bean salad. Monday, May 12: Taco with soft shell on strawberry cup. with dip, chilled applesauce, milk. Thursday, May 15: Grilled cheese sand- whole-wheat tortilla shell, salsa and sour Tuesday, May 13: Choose 1 entrée: Wednesday, May 14: Chili stuffed baked wich with tartar sauce and whole-wheat roll cream on the side, chopped tomatoes and Mexican nacho chip basket with taco meat potato, Cuba black bean, salad, fresh fruit, or grinder both served with carrots, baked shredded lettuce, herb seasoned oven potato and cheese sauce with salsa or sliced deli milk. French fries and pickles. wedges, seasoned corn, tossed greens salad ham on whole-wheat croissant or yogurt Thursday, May 15: Chicken bowl with Friday, May 16: Prom-Early Release - No with assorted dressings, diced peaches or fruit parfait, side choices are: pick 2 mashed potato, corn and gravy, cucumber Lunch fresh banana. - Romaine and baby spinach salad with salad, chilled peaches, milk. Tuesday, May 13: Her seasoned roasted assorted salad dressings seasoned Spanish Friday, May 16: Macaroni and cheese, NORTH BROOKFIELD SENIOR chicken, whole-wheat garlic bread, mashed rice, seasoned broccoli, diced peaches or whole-wheat dinner roll, lemon carrots, gar- CENTER potatoes, gravy, seasoned corn niblets, applesauce, cup. den spinach salad, blueberry crisp, milk. yummy vegetable soup, mixed fruit cup, Wednesday, May 14: Choose 1 entrée: Monday, May 12: (Tri-Valley Reservations fresh banana, vanilla cake with whip cream baked chicken with mashed potatoes and NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH required by noon, May 7) Tri-Valley frosting and sprinkles. gravy or sliced deli ham on whole-wheat Mother’s Day Meal - Roast turkey, gravy Wednesday, May 14: Chicken patty on croissant or yogurt fruit parfait, side choic- Monday, May 12: Pulled pork sandwich or with mashed potatoes, peas and pearl whole-wheat roll with special sauce, lettuce es are: pick 2 - celery sticks and ranch dress- turkey wrap, hash brown. onions, fruited ambrosia, sugar free jell-o. leaf and tomato slice, seasoned oven pota- ing, red leaf and Romaine salad with assort- Tuesday, May 13: Toasted cheese sand- Tuesday, May 13: Kathy’s hot dogs, deluxe to sedges, NEW! Asian ginger and peanut ed dressings, petite banana or mixed fruit. wich or chef salad, soft pretzelrod, tomato potato salad, bread and butter (3) bean salad, coleslaw, vegetable beanie soup, cinnamon Thursday, May 15: Choose 1 entrée: Roast soup/cracker. dessert. apple crisp, fruit cup sliced with fresh fruit turkey dinner with mashed potatoes and Wednesday, May 14: Hot dog on a roll or Wednesday, May 14: Movie - Scott’s chick- topping. gravy or sliced deli ham on whole-wheat bacon cheeseburger, hash brown. en parmesan with vegetables, ziti, garlic Thursday, May 15: Texas hamburgers or croissant or romaine salad with chicken, Thursday, May 15: Nacho with cheese, bread, salad, dessert. cheeseburger with BBQ sauce and sliced side choices are: pick 2 - Garden green peas, meat topping or chicken fajita wraps, Thursday, May 15: (Tri-Valley red onions, steak fries, seasoned vegetables, diced peaches or fresh banana. French fries. Reservations required by noon, May 13) sliced cucumbers, carrot and celery cups, Friday, May 16: Choose 1 entrée: Chicken Friday, May 16: Chicken patty or school Plant something Day - Meatloaf and gravy, diced pear cup, mixed fruit cup with fresh patty sandwich on roll with special sauce or made pizza, hash browns. garlic mashed potato, California blend vege- strawberry slices. sliced deli ham on whole-wheat croissant or tables, fresh fruit. 16th Anniversary Dance. NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRI-VALLEY, INC.

Weekly Crossword Monday, May 12: Pancakes with syrup, Monday, May 12: Mother’s Day Meal - May 9, 2014 sausage links or turkey wrap, hash brown. roast turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, Tuesday, May 13: Toasted cheese sand- peas and pearl onions, fruit ambrosia, sugar Across wich, tomato soups or chef salads, soft pret- free jell-o 1. California white oak zel, tomato soup. Tuesday, May 13: Soup: creamy tomato, 6. Small, brightly col- Wednesday, May 14: Hot dog on a roll or fish filet ands bun, tartar sauce, seasoned ored ground-dwell- bacon cheeseburger, hash brown, rainbow potatoes, red beets chocolate chip cookie. ing tropical birds cake. Wednesday, May 14: Omelet with cheese 11. Appear Thursday, May 15:Nacho and cheese or and spinach, O’Brien potatoes, mixed veg- 14. Broadcasting (2 chicken fajita wrap, French fries, baked etables, cinnamon crumb cake, small slice. wds) beans. Thursday, May 15: Meatloaf and gravy, 15. Beasts of burden Friday, May 16: Chicken patty roll or garlic mashed potato, California blend veg- 16. Swedish shag rug assorted pizza, French fries. etables, fresh fruit. 17. Regulating mecha- Friday, May 16: Chicken potpie, green nisms BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY beans, biscuit, mandarin oranges. 19. Amscrayed 20. Negotiation with mutual concessions and shrewd bar- gaining (2 wds) 22. Gather on the sur- ‘Not in the Town HallVariety Show’ May 16 face, chemically 25. Russian urn 26. Biochemistry abbr. BROOKFIELD — The Friends of the on a variety show Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. 27. A pint, maybe Brookfield Town Hall, in collaboration with at Brookfield Elementary School. 29. “La Scala di ___” the Brookfield Cultural Council, is putting Since the Friends are still seeking full (Rossini opera) accessibility to the 30. Taxi waiting area Town Hall stage, 34. Wreath for the they will be calling it head Veterinary Services the “Not in the Town 36. Boys’ school in Including traditional & holistic care Hall Variety Show.” Berkshire, England Among the variety (2 wds) Down 24. Extinct cats e y e .” Located at our Wellness Center, 38. Bunny food 1. “Arabian Nights” 27. Mandela’s org. 51. TV, radio, etc. of exciting local tal- 40. Acted misleadingly menace 28. Parkinson’s disease 53. Kind of column 372 N. Main St., N. Brookfield, MA ent in the lineup are 43. Mercury, for one 2. “Walking on Thin drug treatment (hyphenated) Balloon Creations 44. Apprehend Ice” singer (hyphenated) 54. Chooses, with “for” by Mr. “G” Wiz, gym 45. French vineyard 3. Blackout 31. Undiluted 57. “___ alive!” (con- Great pet care for your best friend! teacher Mr. Goyette, 4. Print, shortened 32. “___ bad!” traction) Get Shrek’d Teenage 46. “___ Billy” Ander- As part of Second Chance’s mission to prevent pain son, early Western 5. Mistake 33. Amazon, e.g. 58. Undertake, with Band, the Podunk and suffering in pets in the community, Second film star 6. Buddies 34. “Is that ___?” “out” Scrambler Band 49. Look up to 7. “Cast Away” setting 35. After expenses 59. Bawl Chance also offers subsidized rates for veterinary and, back by popu- 52. “___ Bugle Boy” (2 8. ___ fly 37. Popular family dog, care to those that qualify to ensure that ALL pets lar demand to sing wds) 9. ___ cotta for short This Week’s Answers have access to routine veterinary care when needed. patriotic songs, the 55. “A jealous mis- 10. Indian state 38. Occult doctrine Brookfield Youth tress”: Emerson 11. Goodbye, Italian 39. Bands of colored Services include: Choir. 56. Herniated spinal 12. Salt of cyanic acid light in the night • Routine Exams • Vaccines Admission is $5 13. Chinese puzzle sky vertebrae (2 wds) per person, with a consisting of a 41. “To ___ is human • Testing • Surgery 60. “Well, ___-di-dah!” • Spay/Neuter • Dentals $20 family cap. All 61. Boob tube (2 wds) square cut into ...” seven pieces 42. Directly • Nail Trims • Flea Treatments proceeds will go to 62. Fertilizer ingre- the Friends of the dient 18. Sun, e.g. 44. Not at all • Acupuncture • And More! 21. Medicinal amount 47. Stone-lined graves Brookfield Town 63. Balaam’s mount Hall. 64. Top competitors, 22. Parenthesis, essen- 48. Ax handle often tially 49. “Act your ___!” For appt. call the shelter’s Wellness Center at 508-637-1333 65. “Yum!” 23. Chain letters? 50. “He ___ bat an or visit the website at: www.secondchanceanimals.org

Friday, May 9, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­7 ‘We all have choices in life’ Bay Path hears from family impacted by drunk driving

Amanda Collins photos Touched by Kyle’s story, many students stayed after the presentation to say hello to him.

dents died in alcohol related accidents on the night of their prom. Keefe said the school has a presentation every year before prom to encourage stu- dents to make healthy decisions before and Lisa Brodeur talks to students at Bay Path about Lisa and Kyle Brodeur and Lisa’s significant other, Kyle Brodeur visits schools with his mom, Lisa, to after the dance. She said she hoped the her family’s journey since a drunk driver struck Earl Laurie, pose with Bay Path’s SADD advisor promote smart driving decisions. Brodeur family’s presentation would show them head on 17 years ago. Ann McDermott-Keefe, center, after the pre-prom the students that their actions don’t always presentation. child with severe, and scary, medical needs. affect just them. BY AMANDA COLLINS “The message today is think before you STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAF WRITER of the school’s SADD program — Students Kyle suffered two strokes and five cranial Against Destructive Decisions. Through bleeds following the accident, and since has make decisions that could impact you or CHARLTON — Imagine never being able their story, they told students how life can people you love — or people you don’t even to throw a ball, get a drink from the refriger- dealt with a myriad of surgeries and major change in a blink of a eye, and asked them to medical issues. know,” she said. ator, bathe yourself, or even scratch an itch. think twice before driving impaired. Lisa and Kyle Brodeur have been travel- This is life for Kyle Brodeur, a 26-year-old “I wonder how much longer I’ll be blessed “Imagine being any of them and multiply with him,” Lisa said through tears, explain- ing to schools for years to share their story. Charlton resident who was born a normal, those feeling by 17 years — the time they’ve She recently wrote a book, “A Mother’s healthy child, but has spent the majority of ing that despite his condition, her son is lived following that evening in 1997,” SADD happy. Journey,” and will be speaking at the State his life confined to a wheelchair, unable to advisor Ann McDermott-Keefe told the stu- House in Boston to promote tougher sen- move or speak. Seventeen years ago, when But she stressed that Kyle’s attitude is a dents before the presentation began. choice, his circumstances are not. tences for people convicted of drunk driv- he was just 10 years old, Kyle’s family’s To help them picture a day in Kyle’s life, ing. Find her on Facebook by searching for car was hit by a drunk and drugged driver, “We all have choices in life, and one Lisa brought with her a body casts and a person’s bad choice made [our] family his “A Mother’s Journey.” killing his 39-year-old father, Michael, and wheelchair for students to wear and sit in. forever changing his life. victim,” she said. After about an hour, they said they were The Brodeur family’s story and message Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) Now imagine being Kyle’s mom, Lisa quite uncomfortable. 909-4132 or by email at acollins@stonebridge- Brodeur, and not only losing your husband, comes right before what could potential- Lisa told the group about the night she, ly be a dangerous night for high school- press.com. but the life you had dreamed of for your her husband and three children, ages 3 to only son. Instead of taking him to hock- ers — prom. 10, were driving home after shopping at the According to the ey games and school dances, she’s spent Auburn Mall — the beginning of a journey almost two decades bringing him to doctors’ National Highway she said no one should have to endure. They Traffic Safety appointments and hospitals, caring for his were struck head on. Michael died immedi- needs, and praying for his happiness. Administration, ately. more than half of Students at Bay Path Regional Vocational “In an instant I became a father and a Technical High School were asked to do just students polled con- mother,” she said. “There was no time to sume at least four this — to put themselves in the shoes of the feel bad for myself. I had to figure it out real Brodeur family before they make a reck- drinks on their quick.” prom night. In 2005 less decision that could have lifelong conse- Aside from learning to live without her quences. Kyle and Lisa Brodeur visited Bay (the latest data was husband, Lisa had to adjust to life with a available) 376 stu- Oxford Path on Thursday, May 1, to speak on behalf EDUCATION NOTEBOOK Carnival Assumption College class of 2015, presented his proj- affect their job and home life. Amusement Rides ect “Something of Nothing.” Ted WORCESTER — This year, more worked with Zebb Duffany, ’15, to Merriam-Gilbert Public & Games than 80 students presented their explore the concepts of existence Library work at Assumption College’s 20th and non-existence by focusing on St Roch Church grounds annual Undergraduate Symposium. the Platonic conception of forms WEST BROOKFIELD — There Rt 12, Oxford The Symposium is a celebration of and scientific reductionism. Their will be an Art Exhibit, “Historic student research and creative works examination of these two extreme West Brookfield,” through that provides the campus commu- positions suggests the existence of Thursday, June 26 at the Merriam- May 7-11 nity with an opportunity to gain a a middle possibility; that a thing Gilbert Public Library, 3 West Wed., Thurs., Fri. 6-10pm greater appreciation of the individu- must be anchored to exist, and that, Main St., featuring pastel paintings Midway by Mark Fanelli’s al and collective, intellectual accom- because of this, non-physical things by local artist Ginette Greenleaf Traveling Amusement Park Sat. 12-10pm, Sun 12-6pm plishments of the College’s faculty must be known in order to exist. McVeigh. and students from all disciplines, Joshua McDuffie, of Spencer, a including the humanities, fine arts, member of Assumption’s class of 2014, biological sciences, physical scienc- presented his project “Masculinity es and social sciences. in Police Departments.” Joshua Ted McCarty, of North Brookfield, studied how police officers viewed a member of Assumption’s “masculinity” and how these views RUNNING FOR OFFICE? ‘Grease’ is the TheHeartOf word this weekend Massachusetts.com Time Is Running Out! at Quaboag HS Reach your targeted audience in the Spencer New Leader! We reach 12,400 households all by mail in WARREN — The Quaboag Regional Spencer, Leicester and The Brookfields. Middle/High School Players will take a trip back to the 1950s, with the clothes and hair You can also place a political insert/flyer in our paper to match, in this weekend’s production of the hit Broadway musical “Grease.” and insert by zip code to just your town. You supply the The whole crew — including Danny Zuko, Sandy Dumbrowski, Rizzo, Frenchie and flyers, cost to insert an 8.5 x 11 one sheet flyer is just $38 Kenickie — from the Rydell High School per thousand. For printing costs, please contact June. Class of 1959 will be there starting at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All advertisements and flyers must contain the following Saturday, May 10 in the Quaboag Regional Middle/High School auditorium. information: Political Advertisement at the top, and a “Grease” is a story of star-crossed lovers and adolescent angst. Danny and Sandy’s “paid for by the committee…” at the bottom. summer romance is quickly trampled by peer pressure. Danny, the leader of the leath- er-jacketed Burger Palace Boys, and Sandy’s Sample B&W sizes new BFFs, the Pink Ladies, are not going to to place a political ad in the paper let these two off easy, on the road to a roman- tic reunion. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for stu- 1/8th page = $160 dents and seniors. For more information, or to buy tickets, call the school at (413) 436- 1/4 page = $336 5991. 1/2 page = $672 Full Page = $1344 ATTENTION LEICESTER WATER These are sample sizes…any size is available for political advertising. SUPPLY & HILLCREST WATER DISTRICT CUSTOMERS: Contact June at 508-909-4062 by Friday noon to place your ad HYDRANT FLUSHING in Section A; or Tues noon the week of to place the ad in APRIL 14, 2014 TO MAY 23, 2014 Section B. The Leicester Water Supply District and Hillcrest Water District will be flushing water mains through- out the districts beginning Monday, April 14 through Friday, May 23, 2014. Hours of flushing will be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the flushing is to remove sediment MAKE YOUR VOICE buildup in the distribution system and hydrants. The flushing may result in temporary discoloration of the COUNT! water and low pressure. If you should have any questions, please feel free to call us at (508) 892-8484 By: Roger Hammond, Superintendent LWSD/HWD 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, May 9, 2014

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Frank G. Chilinski President and Publisher Retirement Adam Minor distribution Managing Editor decisions, what Editorial is best for you?

Returning the For many years, workers participating in traditional pension plans didn’t have to make a decision about how to take their favor…almost benefit. The pension benefit was calculated by the company based primarily on the worker’s Back in October, I penned (or typed, if age, salary and years of service and upon you want to get technical) a column titled retirement, monthly pension checks began. “Surprise!” — in which I summarized While many employers don’t provide pen- the events surrounding my surprise 30th sion plans today, employees participating birthday party, and lauded the people that in defined contribution plans, like 401(k) and 403(b) plans, are typically faced with intentionally “deceived” me to make it a number of withdrawal options when it is happen. time to retire. This past weekend, it was time to return Having choices is good, Courtesy photo the favor with some sweet revenge. Or at A SPRINKLING OF MAGIC but it raises an import- least try to… ant question — what fac- The You see, WEST BROOKFIELD — The Merriam-Gilbert Public Library had local magician Nicole tors should retirement last week Portwood come to the library on Wednesday, April 23. She delighted 45 adults and children plan participants consider Minor marked with her “Comedy Magic” show. when deciding how to take my wife’s etails distributions? D 30th birth- When it comes time for ADAM day, and lit- Letters to the Editor you to tap into your retire- MINOR tle did she ment benefits, you need to know that Your evaluate your distribution her seem- Time for another smooth transition options carefully. While ingly inno- Money a lump sum amount may cent husband was about to pull one over look very attractive, there To the Editor: value of experience and vote for Susan on her, just like she did to me back in Matters are a number of consid- October! The game was afoot! I wish to say goodbye to all of the taxpay- Lacaire at the polls on Tuesday, May erations that you should ers of Spencer. 13. Susan has worked in many different As I mentioned in the column nearly take into account. I have enjoyed my 25 years of service departments and has been a valuable asset ANNE O’BRIEN seven months ago now, I really should With a lump sum, the as assistant assessor, tax collector, and to the Treasurer’s/Collector’s office. Once entire balance usually have seen the signs before my party — finally, treasurer/collector. I was appoint- again, we need a smooth transition. cards not arriving on time (which meant, must be paid in a single ed back in 1998 by the Board of Selectmen Please consider Susan Lacaire as that tax year. Any amounts not rolled over to a in hindsight, family members were wait- because they saw the value of experience. person. ing to see me in person to give them to qualified retirement account, such an indi- I promised the tax bills would go out on vidual retirement account (IRA), are taxed me), suspiciously vague plans being made time, and the transition would be smooth. Mary Barrell that fateful night — my defense is that I at current income tax rates. I am asking you the voters to see the Spencer A rollover to an IRA usually provides am a man, and I am easily fooled in ways you with more control over your retire- of deception and spy craft. ment money compared with leaving it in an And that’s exactly what made it so diffi- Dictating government employer-sponsored plan. Although IRAs cult to fool my wife last week. have distribution rules, they frequently You see, the thing about my beautiful To the Editor: taxes to pay for the president’s extra per- offer a broader range of investment options wife is, she is hyper-alert of everything Being the president of the United States sonal activities. compared with an employer-sponsored that is going on, especially now, as a has tremendous pressure and responsibil- We must not lose our democratic repub- plan. mother of two young kids — which makes ities. lic rights the Founding Fathers established A rollover requires you and your finan- it hard to pull one over on her. As the one However, the president also enjoys pref- for us, and we must not lose site of who cial advisor to make decisions about how who is normally in charge of making our erential treatment that many of us will instituted and established our government the retirement money is invested. In con- plans, it’s unusual when someone makes never experience, and all of his expenses — God (Romans 13:1). We must not give up trast with your employer-sponsored plan, plans for her, which immediately caus- are at the expense of the taxpayer. The cost our God-given authority. you may or may not have decision-making es her to raise an eyebrow — especially of the president’s expenses is divided into Yes, we are required to pay the salary responsibility for investing your money. when those plans are occurring on the many different budgets scattered between of our elected officials through our taxes. An annuity, which is an arrangement to night of her 30th birthday. different departments. However, we must not let them be greedy receive an ongoing stream of income, may Up until that night, plans were being The president’s salary is $400,000 a year, dictators, living as if they are royalty. The lessen the chances that you will outlive plus an entertainment, business and travel government is spending millions support- made successfully. Everyone involved your retirement assets. A lump sum that is expense, which should be coming out of his ing other countries, while many people reinvested, however, may be more volatile, was keeping the secret. Food and cake salary, just like us! Either we can afford in this country are without jobs, some were covertly ordered. Fake plans for especially during a stock market downturn. the extras through our earnings, or we go living in poverty, many without medical If you have a shorter-than-normal expect- later in the weekend were made to dis- without, as it should be with the president. assistance, while our governing officials ed lifespan due to current unhealthy hab- tract her from the party that was to come. It should not be at the expense of the tax- are living lavishly at the expense of the its, a known illness or genetic issues, a Everything was in place. payer. Many of us are expected to live on taxpayer. Where is the justice? With the lump sum may be the better option. That’s That is, until about 5 minutes before minimum wages, and our president cannot country’s economy as bad as it is, our because you might not live long enough leaving. be expected to live on a $400,000 salary? governing officials need to make some per- “I feel like this is a setup.” Why? sonal sacrifices. to collect the full value of the annuity pay- So close… The transportation to get the president Now, I would like to focus on a different ments. On the other hand, if you anticipate a longer-than-average lifespan, you may Of course, I couldn’t say anything. I from place to place is the Air Force One, government-dictating situation. I have a and besides the plane, there is the Marine grievance against the state establishing prefer an annuity to lower the risk of run- had to play it cool. Victory was so close, ning out of money. I could have tasted it — but now every- One and the limo that is available at his immoral laws. The church cannot refuse disposal at any time. The plane itself cost and reject immoral laws that the state A lump sum offers more flexibility than thing was suddenly at risk! It took all my an annuity because you can access your composure not to give it all away with a about $180,000 an hour. establishes honoring homosexuals, with- The estimated cost of running the White out being in contempt. Where is the free- money if needed for an emergency. You sigh of disappointment or a look of shock can leave any remaining lump sum to your or surprise. The silence that immediately House is $1.6 billion. The White House staff dom of speech and choice of the church? is $37.8 million for about 468 members — When we stand firm for God’s moral laws, heirs, while an annuity usually ends when ensued probably confirmed the ruse for 139 of those staff make more than $100,000 we are held in contempt by the state? you die, or, in the case of a joint and survi- her, but the only thing I could think to a year. Bottom line, the state grants freedom and vor annuity, when your legal partner dies. do was to pretend I didn’t hear her as I The president needs special protection, choice to anyone desiring to live immor- Most annuity payments aren’t adjusted prepared the kids for the car ride to the the Secret Service. This expense is $1.6 bil- al sexual lifestyle and holds in contempt for inflation, which means the level pay- party’s location. lion and a portion of this goes to protecting the church and anyone who stands firm ments buy less and less over the years. A short (and awkward) car ride later the president for life. against immorality honoring God. Where The decision may depend, in part, on and we were at our destination. Cars were The president also needs retirement. is the justice? And we as a country expect what other financial resources you have. If parked behind our friends’ house so that President Obama will receive $191,000 a God to bless this nation? you already own substantial assets in other she wouldn’t have her surprise spoiled year for life when he leaves office. Yes, he is the president of these United accounts, you might opt for an annuity to before even walking in the front door. I The president and most of our governing States. However, he is not greater than cover living expenses and save the other hoped she was starting to let her suspi- officials are elected by us, the people, and God. The president needs to honor God, accounts for extras or emergencies. cions fade. Either she was falling for it or for the people, and not for themselves, and as most of us do, and God will honor us (1 A household in which partners or spouses she was still suspicious and playing along. we need to exercise our original democrat- Samuel 2:30, John 5:23, 12:26). each have employer-sponsored retirement I couldn’t be sure. ic right and put an end to our dictating It is not important to be a Republican or plans usually presents greater flexibility “Surprise!” we all yelled as she walked government. The government we support Democratic nation — it is important to be in planning for retirement income. In con- into the kitchen. is living lavishly while many to most of a godly nation, and then we will be blessed trast, a single person without a partner’s She wasn’t shocked, but she did play the citizens of this country are living at and prosperous. We need to be the voice assets may need to plan for a greater degree poverty level of about $11,000 to $39,000, that controls government spending and of certainty, so an annuity may be an appro- along. and the average family is about $44,000 to immoral laws. We start by contacting our “I knew something was up,” she admit- priate choice. $46,000. According to these statistics my representative. It is definitely a lot to think about! Before ted afterwards, but kindly was a good wife and I are living below the average Roland C. Blais you make your decision, evaluate all of sport, letting her friends and family throw income and we are required to contribute Brookfield your options very carefully. Because once her a nice, small birthday party, spending you select an option, you can’t change your time with the people she loves most. It mind. If you are uncomfortable making a was a nice night, and hopefully, she was decision, speak with a certified financial at least partially surprised by it. Mulhalls: Lacaire for Treasurer/Collector planner, who can help you think through You know, now that I think about it, per- To the Editor: Susan is a personal friend of ours. We your options and assist you in making a haps I shouldn’t have repeatedly threat- well-informed decision. ened her to exact my revenge during the We are endorsing the candidacy of Susan are confident that she would do an out- Lacaire for the Treasurer/Collector’s standing job based on her past perfor- If you are interested in working with six months following my own surprise a certified financial planner professional, party last October. That probably didn’t position. mance in the private sector and her recent Susan is eminently qualified to assume performance in public service. the Internet is a great research tool. To help! this position in town government by vir- We urge you to cast your vote for get started, go to letsmakeaplan.org, a con- Oh well! Happy birthday, babe! I tried! tue of her experience as assistant treasur- Susan Lacaire for Treasurer/Collector on sumer website developed by The Certified er/collector and having prior experience Tuesday, May 13. Financial Planner Board of Standards, the Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909- in other municipal departments, name- Both Jack and I firmly believe that accrediting organization for the CFP profes- 4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridge- ly Utilities and Facilities having served experience matters and we hope you do sional designation. press.com. in various capacities over the past sev- as well. eral years. In addition, Susan possesses Anne is an independent, fee-only certi- fied financial planner and a Massachusetts wide-ranging expertise in finance having Jean and Jack Mulhall Registered Investment Advisor. She is located held an accounting position to a local Spencer business. in North Brookfield and can be reached at 508-867-8123 and [email protected]. VIEWPOINT LETTERS continued from page 12 Friday, May 9, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 VIEWPOINT Garden myths: True or false? Farmers have long relied Myth: A fire brings a *** solutions to share. Send responses to me at on legendary advice to guide Take lucky harvest. Myth: Four O’Clocks (flowers) kill [email protected] and they’ll be published in a them through a successful FALSE: Old beliefs from Japanese beetles. future column. harvest season. the Germanic, Slav and Celtic TRUE: While Four O’Clocks bear beautiful Merrilyn10 writes: “I do not have a hint or a Steeped in tradition and int tribes include celebrating blooms, they can be deadly to Japanese beetles. tip but I do have a question. I hope you can help oftentimes superstition, many H the summer solstice with The foliage is poisonous to the garden pests, me. My problem is trying to clean the area in of these “rules” of farming huge bonfires, which were therefore planting the flowers around the my car between the seat and the console. I read continue to serve the modern KAREN thought to boost the energy perimeter of plants that are at risk for the pests your column every week and enjoy it. Have gardener well. Read on as TRAINOR of the sun, therefore boosting acts as a deterrent. you thought of adding a question and answer this week’s column examines productivity of plants. Note: Four O’Clocks are also poisonous to section?” the validity of some common Today, the tradition of children and pets, so be very careful where you *** garden folklore! harvest bonfires continue, plant them. Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House — *** but is typically symbolic to show gratitude *** Your tips can win you a great dinner for two Myth: Planting rusty nails in the for a bountiful harvest season. Myth: Adding Epsom salts to the soil is at the historic Publick House Historic Inn in garden can be beneficial. *** good for a garden. Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered TRUE: But not for the reason you might Myth: When a farmer plows up a turtle into a random drawing. One winner per month think. While people assume rusty nails shell it indicates a bountiful harvest FALSE: While some gardeners swear an will win a fabulous dinner for two (a $60 will replace lack of iron in soil, the jury season. elixir of Epsom salts help their plants flourish, value) at the renowned restaurant, located on is still out on that. As experts continue to TRUE: With box turtles depending on experts report most garden soils are not low in Route 131 across the town common in historic debate the subject, a Wayne State University animal matter for 60 percent of its diet, the magnesium, so the salts are an unnecessary Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business of finding reveals rusty nails had the ability reptiles feast on such garden pests as slugs, pollutant. dispensing tips, not inventing them (although to help “clean up” soil contaminates in city grubs, snails, flies and more, thereby aiding *** I can take credit for some), I’m counting on you gardens. According to a published report in the success of crops. Myth: Pepper plants should always be readers out there to share your best helpful from Environmental Pollution, geologist *** planted near rocks. hints! Jeffrey L. Howard discovered soils in Myth: Planting a lone mum in the TRUE: Pepper plants thrive on heat, so it can Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that demolition areas of manufacturing that vegetable garden helps veggies grow be beneficial to place large rocks next to your has worked for you? Do you have a question that were contaminated by lead and other lush. green pepper plants to attract the sunlight. regarding household or garden matters? If heavy metals (from industry waste, paints, TRUE: … in the sense that the *** so, why not share them with readers of The gasoline, etc.), benefited from the rusty nails chrysanthemum acts as an irrigation Myth: Toss cooking water into the Southbridge Evening News? Send questions (and cement) left behind. When the nails and indicator. Because the flower wilts before garden for lush plants. and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o the cement broke down, the resulting iron oxide other plants when water is needed, it’ll act as TRUE: Cooks from days of yore never wasted Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., from the nails (and calcium carbonate from a red flag to tell you to irrigate. Cucumbers anything and the water that vegetables and Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail kdrr@aol. the cement) bound to the lead, preventing it can also act as flags because they are the first pasta was cooked in was no exception. It makes com. Hints are entered into a drawing for dinner from leaving the soil. to droop during a dry spell. sense that the vitamins and minerals in the for two at the historic Publick House Inn. For *** *** water would be beneficial to growing plants. more great hints, tune into Take the Hint! one- Myth: It is good luck to find a black Myth: Squash and melons should never *** minute snippet tips aired twice daily on ORC snake in the garden. be planted near flowering plants. Can you help this reader solve her FM 98.9. And for more tips and talk, be sure to TRUE: Black snakes can serve as valuable TRUE: Because squash and melons rely on problem? listen to my live hour-long show from 9 to 10 a.m. predators of an array of garden pests — bees to be pollinated, planting them near other A reader sent along the following question. each Friday on WARE 1250. which can result in a successful harvest. flowering plants can result in competition for While I sent her a couple of suggestions, I’m *** pollinators. hoping readers have some tried and true Viewing local history through photographs

Many New Englanders were churning out textiles. American Optical, maintain their roots here. of Southbridge, was thriving as they pro- Some people, like me, duced eyeglass frames and spectacles. still even live in the town During this time more Americans were where they grew up. moving from farming to factory work. Old photographs are Whether they were working in the farm or a window into the past, factory, Americans enjoyed their free time. allowing us to see how Blackstone Valley textile mills sponsored people lived in our com- baseball teams in a very competitive mill munities in before us. league. A family might spend the day at In our next sale, we Green Hill Park or Elm Park or visit the will offer photographs ntiques Summit House at Mount Wachusett. They from a number of local A , might instead choose to boat or swim at Lake Massachusetts towns ollectibles Quinsigamond or Webster Lake. including Southbridge, C We acquired some cabinet photos recently Webster, Charlton and states of local scenes that reflect this era. Although Rutland along with & E older photographs such as daguerreotypes Putnam, Conn. may be more valuable, the image quality The photographs are WAYNE TUISKULA of the cabinet photos of this time is much ments. I received a wonderful e-mail after my last column about from the late 1800’s. clearer. Photography had greatly improved the Brimfield Antique Flea Market. Anne, who reads this column The Second Industrial and outdoor photography was more practi- in the Sturbridge Villager, said that she saw Lara Spencer filming Revolution began in 1870 cal. Subjects didn’t have to pose for long periods of time as was the Flea Market Flip television show there. Her brush with a star and continued until 1890 required in the past. This resulted in more images of this era and happened, though, while she was scouring the booths looking for or into the 1900’s, depend- a greater view of everyday life in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. that special object that would catch her eye. Like most serious ing on the source. The era The photos in our fall sale include the town centers of buyers, she was scanning across the aisle from booth to booth and is also referred to as the Technological Revolution and as the Southbridge, Rutland and Putnam, Conn. The Lensdale Works didn’t notice a pull cart that was in her way. The owner ran out Gilded Age. of American Optical is pictured. There is also a fire photo from of the vendor’s tent to check on Anne after she ran into it. It was This was a time of rapid growth with major advances in indus- the Alden’s Block of Globe Village in Southbridge. Other photos none other than Diane Keaton! Anne shared the accompanying try, technology and transportation. The high wages being paid in show how people spent their leisure time depicting a rowboat photo to this great story. It just goes to show that you never know U.S. factories attracted a wave of immigrants. Andrew Carnegie, on Webster Lake, a horsecart and bicycle decorated for parades who you’ll run into, or whose cart you will run into at Brimfield! John D. Rockefeller and other industrialists became multi-mil- along with camps in the Fiskdale section of Sturbridge and lionaires. Mayland Park in Mashapaug, Conn. Words won’t accurately Contact us at: Central Mass Auctions – Wayne Tuiskula Central Massachusetts was also enjoying prosperity. Worcester describe them so we’ve posted pictures of many of them on our Auctioneer/Appraiser – Estate Specialists: Antique Estate Auctions, factories were producing everything from Valentines and corsets website www.centralmassauctions.com for you to view. Estate Sales and Appraisal Services www.centralmassauctions. to wire and wrenches. Mills throughout the Blackstone Valley It’s always nice to get e-mails with your questions and com- com (508-612-6111), [email protected]. Observe Tax Freedom Day by Taking a hit making tax-smart investments Sure, the weather is one indication, instead of into one’s glove. but the real confirmation that spring has Anyway, I soon came to the conclu- sprung is found in the arrival of baseball sion that if the ball would not automat- You didn’t see it on your cal- depending on your income movies. ically gravitate toward my glove then endar, but Tax Freedom Day level. So, similar to a 401(k), Thus, I’ve recently been able to remem- I might as well wave it on by – like a fell on April 21 this year. Financial the more you put in to your ber (via a favorite TV movie channel bullfighter waving his cape – rather So, why not mark the occa- traditional IRA, the lower and my own collection) such classics than remain as its easy target. ocus sion by beginning to look for F your taxable income may be. as “Bang the Drum Slowly,” “The Bad The real terror, though, came at ways to become a “tax-smart” In 2014, you can contribute up News Bears” (the original), “Pride of the plate, where the risk of being hit the Yankees” (Lou Gehrig), “Pride of (beaned, slammed, knocked on the nog- investor? JEFF to $5,500 to an IRA, or $6,500 if Tax Freedom Day, calcu- you are 50 or older. St. Louis” (Dizzy Dean), and a personal gin, pelted) was quite real. Little League BURDICK favorite, “It Happens Every Spring.” s ou pitchers, while not really known for lated annually by the Tax Contribute to a college sav- Along with providing true entertain- A Y their fireballs (though my brother Steve Foundation, is the day on ings plan. Many college sav- ment, these movies always call to mind was a pretty good hurler for the oppos- which Americans have earned ings plans offer some type of my own (non)stellar and (non)illustrious Like It ing Red Sox), weren’t exactly known for enough money to pay this year’s federal, state tax advantage. For example, if you contrib- career on the diamond – a couple of years their precision and control either. and local taxes. Of course, Tax Freedom Day ute to a 529 plan, your earnings can grow in Little League baseball. MARK ASHTON Suffice to say that when your goal is something of a fiction, because most people tax free, provided all withdrawals are only Since most of our friends and neigh- in the batter’s box is to avoid personal pay their taxes throughout the year, via their used to help pay qualified higher education bors also took part in the program, it was contact with the ball, contact between paychecks. Furthermore, as famed Supreme expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for only logical that the Ashton boys should partici- bat and ball is also a rarity. If my uniform was Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., qualified expenses may be subject to federal pate. I suppose it didn’t hurt that Dad was one of ever dirtied at the knees or bottom, it was from said: “Taxes are what we pay for civilized and state income tax and a 10 percent IRS the coach/managers (for the White Sox, my team, diving out of the way of a perceived bean ball, not society.” penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contri- along with Bolak Szumilas, the dad of one of my the result of sliding into base or diving heroically schoolmates). for a line drive. When you pay taxes, you help fund public butions may be deductible from your state I’m sure we grew up always throwing a ball I figure there’s got to be an important life’s education, the police, the fire department, taxes. around. Dad was a former track athlete from his lesson in here somewhere. Though I (much later food inspection, college scholarships and Avoid excessive buying and selling. If you own school days (ancient times, racing against in life) learned to take a solid hit in the back of many other elements of society. Nonetheless, are constantly buying and selling invest- horses and chariots, I believe) and loved playing the head from a 100-mile-an-hour racquetball you may want to use the concept of Tax ments, you may find it “taxing,” because a lot of sports, including handball and racquet- launched by the mightily muscled George (a Freedom Day to find ways to reduce the taxes short-term gains (gains on assets owned for ball at the YMCA, anything where finesse could weightlifter, boxer, and modern gladiator), that associated with your investments. less than one year) will be taxed at your ordi- be introduced as a secret weapon against an was because I couldn’t see them coming. The Here are some suggestions: nary income tax rate, which could be as high opponent. resulting injuries weren’t severe enough to cause Boost your 401(k) contributions. Your as 39.6 percent (and you may also be subject He also enjoyed playing, coaching and, espe- anything more than occasional repetition and 401(k) contributions are typically made with to a 3.8 percent Medicare surtax). However, cially, watching baseball. My favorite thing about loss of memory. The resulting injuries weren’t pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the if you hold your investments longer than playing baseball was getting to wear a bona fide severe enough to cause anything more than occa- lower your taxable income. (Some employers a year before selling them, you’ll pay the uniform, complete with knickers-length pants sional repetition and loss of memory. and those colorful socks with only straps at the Had I learned earlier that being hit by a base- allow a “Roth” option, under which you can more favorable long-term capital gains rate, bottom. These outfits were ideal for the annual ball wasn’t the end of the world, I might have make post-tax contributions.) In 2014, you which will likely be 15 percent or 20 per- opening day parade, when everything was neat been more adventurous and daring in life. Had can put in up to $17,500 to a 401(k) or similar cent, depending on your income, though you and crisp and clean, unstained by grass or dirt I been willing to “take one for the team” I might plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b), and if you are might still be assessed the Medicare surtax. or sweat – especially the sweat born of stress and even have reached first base on occasion. Had I 50 or older, you can contribute an additional Tax Freedom Day is here, and then it’s fear. replaced fear and trepidation with grit and deter- $5,500. gone. But by taking the steps described My recollection of Little League includes two mination, I might have been an astronaut, or a Fully fund your IRA. No matter which type above, you may be able to brighten your tax important elements – my first time at bat, when mountain climber, or a major leaguer. of IRA you have — traditional or Roth — you picture for years to come. I managed to hit a grounder that advanced my So there’s our lesson. Success in life doesn’t will gain some valuable tax benefits. With a teammate to second base, causing Mr. Szumilas come from diving in the dirt to avoid things Roth IRA, your contributions are not deduct- This article was written by Edward Jones to note that I might just be an important member hurled our way, but from facing fears, staring ible, but your earnings can grow tax free, for use by your local Edward Jones Financial of the team after all – and every other time at bat, down danger, and spitting in the face of adversi- when my main strategy was to avoid being hit by ty. We all take a hit once in a while. It’s important provided you don’t start taking withdrawals Advisor. Please contact Jeff Burdick, your the baseball. to know we can survive them. until you are 59-1/2 and you’ve had your IRA local Edward Jones Advisor in Sturbridge I’m not sure when or how avoidance became So go ahead, be brave. Take a hit for the team. for at least five years. If you own a traditional at 508-347-1420 or jeff.burdick@edwardjones. my main motivational force. Perhaps it was born As long as it’s not from George lurking mightily IRA, your earnings can grow tax-deferred, com. of being asked to play second base, where ground behind you! and your contributions may be deductible, balls tended to whip at one with bullet-like speed and all too often took a nasty bounce on a pebble, Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- springing directly at one’s groin or chin or nose bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, May 9, 2014 SPORTS Leicester splits trip to Bartlett, as softball wins and baseball falls

Leicester’s Erin Granger fires the final pitch of a 21-4 victory over Bartlett, closing out a win for her Leicester’s Ashley Granger slides safely into home under the tag in a 21-4 win at Bartlett on Monday, sister, Ashley. May 5.

BY JON GOUIN SPORTS CORRESPONDENT WEBSTER — The Leicester Wolverines baseball and softball teams traveled to Webster on Monday, May 5 to square off with the Bartlett Indians. The softball team would come away victorious, taking a deci- sive 21-4 win, while the baseball squad fell to the Indians, 15-6. The girls were led by starting pitcher Ashley Granger, both on the mound and at the plate. The sophomore fired five innings allowing four runs on six hits, with six strike- outs and a pair of base-on-balls. She may have been even better offensively, going 5 for 6 with two runs and two RBI. Ashley’s sister, Erin, came on to close out the game, going the final two innings allowing no runs and two hits with three strikeouts. At Megan Steiger of Leicester rips a base hit and the plate, Erin had three hits and three runs would later score one of three runs during a big scored, while Julia Hebert amassed four hits win over Bartlett. and scored four runs in the one-sided win for the 8-3 softball team. The boys had a tougher time of things, falling 15-6 as Bartlett starter Justin Caro held the offense in check, allowing only Drew Mazzeo of Leicester launches a three-run homer against Bartlett in a 15-6 loss last Monday. six Wolverines hits on the day. Drew Mazzeo led the way with a three-run homer to deep right field in the fifth inning, and Rich Garabedian had a pair of hits and a run scored for the now 1-9 baseball team.

Jon Gouin photos At right: Rich Garabedian of Leicester stands at first base after singling in the first inning.

Below: Leicester’s Maddison Whitcomb, in a great show of sportsmanship, was helping Bartlett’s Alena Gatchell off the field after a twisted ankle, but things weren’t working out, so Whitcomb car- ried Gatchell to her bench.

Leicester’s Ryan Stanick had the most success of three Wolverines pitchers on Monday versus Bartlett. ATHLETE of the WEEK

Quaboag boys’ tennis team In a 4-1 victory over Shepherd Hill on May 5, the Cougars improved to 9-2 and, in the process, qualified for the Central Mass. team district tourna- ment for the 19th consecutive season. The Quaboag players that competed against the Rams in the important win included Raphael Gundersen, Brady Antonopolous, Travis Nichols, Magnus Martin, Herrick Spencer, Julien Cournoyer and Jack Luyrink.

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Nick Ethier photos Tantasqua shortstop Sam Knox waits for the ball as Millbury’s Anthony DiStefano steals second base.

Zach Edwards of Tantasqua follows through upon the release of his pitch to the plate.

BY NICK ETHIER Tantasqua plated two runs, but SPORTS STAFF WRITER Millbury scored three, which was enough to walk off with a 6-5 win. MILLBURY — Tantasqua Tantasqua’s Mike Nichols gets low during a first inning swing. Regional baseball head coach The Woolies are now 7-5, the Mark Muska said that his team Warriors 3-9. will face an important week of In the top of the eighth and the innings after taking over for start- games, and it all started Monday, score tied at 3-3, Cam Simoneau, er Zach Edwards. Brooks relin- May 5 when the Warriors took on who was 4 for 4, opened the frame quished one run — none earned — Millbury High. Before the contest with a single. Jackson Grudzien (2 on four hits, four strikeouts, four Tantasqua’s record stood at 3-8, so for 3) then went for a sacrifice bunt, walks and one hit batsmen. a strong week, which includes four but was safe on the play because of The Woolies’ Nick Mogren greet- contests, could get the Warriors a Millbury error. Then, after two ed Knox with a one-out triple, and back into the postseason hunt, but outs were recorded, Sam Knox (3 Anthony DiStefano (1 for 2, three more setbacks would dash their for 5) scored both Simoneau and walks) plated him following a hopes. Grudzien with a seeing-eye single grounder that resulted in an error. In an up-and-down game up the middle. Millbury’s Richard Jolly then hit with the Woolies, it went extra Now with a 5-3 lead, Knox took a single to put the winning run innings. In that extra eighth frame the mound for the save, replacing on base, and Josh Pageau’s RBI Griffin Brooks, who pitched five single into left field tied the score. Matt Craig then hit a grounder to Simoneau at first base, but the ball escaped his glove, allowing Jolly to score — and the Woolies to win. Tantasqua opened a 2-0 lead way back in the first inning on Edwards’ sacrifice fly and a Mike Nichols fielder’s choice RBI. With Edwards on the mound, Millbury scored once in the frame to make it 2-1 after one. The Woolies tied the score at 2-2 in the second inning, and Brooks took over for Edwards to open the third. Jordan Choquette of Tantasqua hustles back to first base during an attempted Brooks was in line for the win pickoff maneuver. when the Warriors scored once in of the fifth. lost an important contest. Now, the top of the fourth inning when After scoreless sixth and sev- just two more losses the rest of the Evan Soraci grounded into a dou- enth innings the game went to the way will eliminate the Warriors Tantasqua’s Griffin Brooks makes a throw over to first base to record an out on ble play to plate Simoneau, but altering eighth, where Tantasqua from postseason contention. Millbury’s Colin Huban. Millbury tied it at 3-3 in the bottom

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April 28 valiant effort from the host Panthers in Warriors girls’ lacrosse team played to a Tantasqua 13, Hopedale 8 — The visit- Tantasqua 5, Shepherd Hill 0 — The girls’ tennis action, Prouty lost a close deci- draw against visiting South Hadley, and ing Warriors girls’ lacrosse team improved Warriors boys’ tennis team swept the host sion to the Polar Bears in pro sets. The two their record now stands at 4-2-1. to 5-2-1 following a five-goal victory over Rams (4-3), improving to 6-1 in the process. winners for the Panthers were there top Point getters for Tantasqua included the Blue Raiders. Grace McHugh led the Winners for Tantasqua were Curt Allen two singles player, as No. 1 Abbey Bryant Taylor Farland (three goals, three assists), offensive attack with four goals and an (No. 1 singles), Eric Ying (No. 2 singles), Tim won her match 8-3, while No. 2 Christine Kelly Austin (three goals), Sam Muir (two assist, while Sam Muir added two goals and Eineberg (No. 3 singles), Max DeCataldo/ LaCroix edged her opponent, 9-8. Following goals), Sara Rousseau (one goal, one assist) two assists and Sara Rousseau chipped in Ben Kennedy (No. 1 doubles) and Mike the loss David Prouty dropped to 1-7. and Grace McHugh (one goal). two goals. Taylor Farland, Aurore Looney, Damon Aaron Inthirath (No. 2 doubles). Tantasqua 16, Southbridge 4 — The Tantasqua 4, Southbridge 1 — A strong Grace Korman and Kelly Austin also scored Tantasqua 5, Shepherd Hill 0 — The host Warriors’ softball team improved to 5-5 fol- road victory propelled the Warriors girls’ for Tantasqua. Warriors girls’ tennis team now sits at 5-1 lowing a victory over the host Pioneers. In tennis team’s record to 6-1, as the singles May 2 following a victory over the Rams (2-4). her first career varsity start, Olivia Curtin players (Nicole Cormier, Felicia Bouchard Quaboag 5, Grafton 0 — The Cougars Nicole Cormier, Felicia Bouchard and scattered three hits to go along with eight and Ellen Butts) swept the Pioneers. boys’ tennis team hosted and defeated Ellen Butts won their singles matches for strikeouts. Abby Stansky drove in five runs, Tantasqua’s No. 1 doubles team of Anya the Indians, improving to 8-2 in the pro- Tantasqua, as did the doubles tandems of Jeszy McGuire three more and Michaela Parsons and Elise Hanks-Witaszek also cess. Singles winners for Quaboag were Anya Parsons/Elise Hanks-Witaszek and Salviuolo had two RBIs. emerged victorious. Brady Antonopolous, Travis Nichols and Amelia LaMountain/Emily Amadel. Hannah Lazo was 2 for 3 with two RBIs for Tiffany Ortega and Callie Mathieu Jack Luyrink. The Cougars’ doubles teams April 29 Southbridge in the losing effort. grabbed Southbridge’s point in the No. 2 of Magnus Martin/Herrick Spencer and North 3, David Prouty 2 — Despite a Tantasqua 10, South Hadley 10 — The doubles game. The Pioneers are now 4-3. Julien Cournoyer/Rob Greenlaw also won.

Sports Briefs Second place with a score of -4: Ron The Laid Back Competitive Baseball If you have any questions or concerns Pit’s Crew golf results at Quail Rainka, Ted Lechowicz, Gary Miller and League (LBCBL) is currently holding regarding the league or if you would like Bob Ford signups for this summer. The LBCBL is to sign up, please email Cody Mundell at Hollow Third place with a score of -3: Dennis a baseball league for athletes who are 18 [email protected] or Pete Mitchell Cooney, Paul Peloquin, Charlie Keyes and years of age or older. The league is for at [email protected]. The following are the results of the Pit’s Ernie Messier players of any skill level and is based out Crew golf league at Quail Hollow Golf and of Sturbridge. However, teams come from Country Club, which took place April 29. Summer baseball league currently all over Central Mass. The season officially First place with a score of -6: Bill Herrick, begins Saturday, July 5 and ends Sunday, Nick Neal, Leon Mimeault and Jack Gordon holding signups Aug. 16. Games are held on weekends only. 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, May 9, 2014 VIEWPOINT Which is the real hoax? Welcome Wagon To the Editor: a dartboard in writing that report — the We constantly hear that there is deep conclusions are based on hard-nosed scien- division among climate scientists over tific data. Hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, home visits no more whether the planet is warming, or if any snow and rainfall will become increasingly warming is caused by human activity. severe, and temperatures will rise, unless The truth is that some 95 percent of the world’s population bites the bullet and Q: Is there a Welcome nesses and services that we climate scientists agree that the earth is takes immediate and drastic action. Those Wagon in our area? Ask believe will benefit them as warming, and that it is caused by human who think we can simply hunker down and they settle into their new activity. The few “doubting” climate sci- wait for this supposedly temporary spate Once upon a time, all the homes.” across this great land, thou- That said, when the entists and politicians are on the payroll of of bad weather to calm down are living in ealtor fossil fuel industries, and they care more a fool’s paradise. The inexhaustible forces sands of new homeowners R Sturbridge zip code is were visited by smiling entered in their online about money or being re-elected than about of nature can easily deplete our municipal DONNA being responsible and truthful. and household budgets, and we have only Welcome Wagon representa- Business Directory, the We have seen weather radically different one way to slow them down — by lowering tives bearing gifts. PEARSON message that comes up is over the past decade from that which we production of greenhouse gases. Most often, the gifts were “We’re sorry - We couldn’t saw in earlier decades. Tornadoes and hur- I understand why the fossil fuel industry decorative baskets filled find any invitations from ricanes have become stronger, and torna- wants to deny climate change, but their with samples, flyers, and businesses near zip code does occur in hitherto unknown locations; money lust is condemning our children and coupons from businesses wanting to adver- 01566.” The same message is received drought is more extensive and severe; gla- grandchildren, and most life on the planet, tise their products or services. Information for 01518 Fiskdale; 01010 Brimfield; 01506 ciers and the Arctic ice cap are melting at to a slow death by thirst and starvation. I about local organizations, clubs, and ameni- Brookfield; 01521 Holland; and 01081 Wales. alarming rates; and our rainfall and snow- do not understand why the vast majority ties was often provided as well. They do offer a Phone App that claims “Find fall amounts are different from those you of Americans accept the misinformation of Originally founded in 1928 by Thomas Local Welcome Wagon Partners on the Go,” knew as a kid. the coal, oil and gas producers. Briggs of Memphis, Tenn., Welcome Wagon but it seems unlikely (to me) that the App Yes, I know of the “Little Ice Age” (1800 An ancient Romans writer had an inter- grew substantially between the late 1940’s would produce local results when the web- and froze to death); “Montreal Express” of esting expression: “Take it cum grano and the 1990’s, eventually having offices site zip code search couldn’t do so. 1938, the 1955 hurricane, the “Dust Bowl,” salis.” That means with a grain of salt, or in three major American cities, anoth- On a more positive note, they do have the “Blizzard of 1888,” and the fact that skeptically. By all means, also take what er in Canada and yet another in London, a job opening for an account executive in Greenland really was green 1,000 years ago. I say “cum grano salis,” but research it England. By the end of the century, the com- Massachusetts, so maybe they’ll be heading To the best of my knowledge the world’s cli- against independent sources before you dis- pany employed over 8,000 “hostesses” inter- our way soon. mate then did not go into the global tailspin miss it out of hand. Remember, those who nationally and made more than 1,000,000 If not, perhaps a local individual will take we see today. want to protect their wealth are masters home visits each year. According to their up the cause. In recent years, independent We must also ask ourselves why are the at twisting or omitting facts, distracting us website, “Welcome Wagon’s personalized “referral networks” have sprung up in a world’s climatologists convinced of climate with insignificant side issues, and outright greetings and community information have number of communities across the country. change. The United Nations’ International lying. touched the lives of over 75 million house- Some networks are filling perceived gaps left Conference on Climate Change recently We must make difficult choices. Shall we holds, including American Presidents such by the Welcome Wagon strategy change and released a 133-page second phase report go out with a bang, or with a whimper? as Kennedy, Nixon and George W. Bush as others are based in newly expanding areas. dramatically affirming climate change, they moved into the White House.” One such company — Home Remedies of detailing their reasons for reaching those Charles F. Hotz Alas, Welcome Wagon’s door-to-door ser- New York — has been featured in The New vice in the USA is no more. In 1998, the com- conclusions. Be assured, they did not use Spencer York Times, Good Housekeeping, Working pany laid off its hostesses due to changing Mother, and various entrepreneurial mag- demographics. It seems that as more and azines. more women entered the workforce, fewer For someone interested in starting a small Annual food drive coming to Spencer and fewer people were home during the day “welcome-wagon-type” business that could when the hostesses visited. be run from home, it certainly appears that The company’s new marketing strategy is the local market is wide open. To the Editor: The Spencer Letter Carriers explained on their website: “Although the The National Association of Letter Gary M. Pellegrino, Coordinator Carriers is holding their annual food drive day of door-to-door neighborly visits are a Donna Pearson enjoyed a successful 30-year on Saturday, May 10. thing of the past, Welcome Wagon is still career in the real estate management industry committed to connecting with new home- and now helps connect buyers and sellers buyers through their mailboxes and the with the right agent. Please e-mail questions Internet. Our mode of delivery may be differ- for future “Ask the Realtor” columns to ask- ent than before, but our mission is still the [email protected] or contact Sullivan www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com same today as in 1928 — welcome families & Company Real Estate at (413) 245-1062. We to their new homes by providing them with are here to help! Visit www.sullivanandcom- the names and numbers of many local busi- panyrealestate.com. OUR TOWNS

• 1:30 p.m. Remembrance and Honor — pieces of art created by Prouty students this an honor roll of those who perished from year. Brookfield. An Artists’ Reception will be held from • 2-3 p.m.: Music by local musicians, some 5-6 p.m. in the front lobby of the school, folk with contemporary mix. featuring light refreshments and music. • 2:30 p.m.: Bayonet drill and 1861 An awards ceremony will take place at 5:30 Springfield rifle — explanation of rifle and p.m. The Spring Concert will follow at 7 p.m. tools. Everyone is welcome. • 3 p.m.: Open House — life in camp, sto- Artwork and projects will be on display in ries, fiddle music, letters from home. the school lobby May 12-23. • 4 p.m.: Detail dismissed — the company moves on to Gettysburg. The Brookfield Preservation Award will Spiewak only Democrat be presented to Bob Wilder at 5:30 p.m. at the Brookfield Congregation Church. to qualify for 6th ballot That will be followed by a presentation of Courtesy photo the “Hamilton Family of Brookfield” by CHARLTON — Karen Spiewak has Dan Hamilton. Light refreshments will be announced that she is the only Democrat The 15th Massachusetts Infantry will be part of Brookfield Heritage Day on Saturday, May 17. served by the Historical Commission mem- seeking the office of state representative bers and friends. of the 6th Worcester District. The district Here is the schedule for Brookfield Brookfield Heritage Day is a day of his- includes Dudley, Southbridge, Precincts 1-3 Brookfield Heritage Day to be Heritage Day: torical education held during the National in Charlton and Precinct 1 in Spencer. • 9 a.m.: Camp Brookfield opens to the Preservation Month of May. It is presented Spiewak has been endorsed by the held Saturday, May 17 public. Take a walk through the site. by the Brookfield Historical Commission, Charlton and Spencer Democratic Town • 10 a.m.: First call weapons inspection — BROOKFIELD — The 15th Massachusetts with funding by the Brookfield Community Committees, and numerous district resi- assembly and formation of company. Club and the Brookfield Cultural Council. dents. To learn more about her candidacy, Infantry will be part of Brookfield Heritage • 11 a.m.: Company drill and stacking Day Saturday, May 17, which will include visit the campaign website, recently updat- of arms — drills and musketry, infantry ed, at www.ksrepma.com. historical drills and enactments, music explanation. and the presentation of the Brookfield David Prouty HS to host The Committee to Elect Karen Spiewak • Noon: Stacking of arms and Lunch on invites the public to a celebration of this Preservation Award. the Patomac — it’s all about guns and food. The 15th Massachusetts Infantry will set art show, spring concert campaign milestone from 5:30-7:30 p.m. • 12:15-1:30 p.m.: Music by local musicians, Wednesday, May 21 at Zorba’s Pizzeria, up camp on the Brookfield Common and some traditional folk with contemporary Mall starting at 8 a.m. SPENCER — David Prouty High School Route 20, Charlton. Hors d’oeuvres will mix. will host the annual Art Show, Spring be served. A cash bar will be available. Concert and Project Fair on Wednesday, Contributions will be accepted, with grati- May 14. tude, but are not required. If possible, please The Art Show will feature more than 200 RSVP by emailing [email protected] or visiting http:// on.fb.me/1ib6kPg.

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tribute to the build-out in a number of ways LPFM stations, it will transmit at a maxi- the expectations of advertisers,” Mahoney Postal workers to hold food drive — in time, expertise, renovation materials mum 100 watts of power. That’s not much — said, “and local volunteers will have the and labor, and music donations, Peirce said. the equivalent of an incandescent light bulb chance to learn how to ‘make radio’ for on Saturday “And of course, we won’t turn down cash — and the signal will travel only an esti- themselves, their neighbors and friends. donations, either,” he said. mated 5-7 miles depending on the terrain, It’ll be the community’s station.” Letter carriers will do much more than Apple Country Radio will broadcast at but A.P.P.L.E. Seed members see that, and For more information about the meet- deliver mail on Saturday, May 10. They 98.1 FM from a studio to be built in the its noncommercial status, as an advantage. ing, or Apple Country Radio, visit the will help fill the food banks in the Central former office of the Gavitt Wire and Cable “It leaves us free to produce and air pro- station’s website at applecountryra- Massachusetts area that have become bare Company at 20 Central St., just down the gramming that listeners in this area will dio.org or its Facebook page at fb.com/ in these tough economic times. street from Brookfield Town Hall and want to hear, rather than having to appeal AppleCountryRadio. More than 800 volunteers, includ- Brookfield Elementary School. Like all to some widespread demographic or cater to ing 600 letter carriers from 33 Central Massachusetts communities, will collect non-perishable foods items as part of the 21st annual “Stamp-Out Hunger” food drive. This is part of a national effort that will col- lect millions of pounds of food on Saturday. The National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, which is coordinated through a partnership among the National Association of Letter Carriers, the United States Postal Service, the AFL-CIO, the United Way of Central Massachusetts and the Worcester County Food Bank, strives to stock the shelves of pantries around central Massachusetts with 400,000 pounds of food during this drive. Last year, local letter car- riers collected more than 300,000 pounds of food for pantries in central Massachusetts. “So often we think of contributing food during holiday time, but during the sum- mers when children are not in school receiving free and reduced breakfasts and lunches, there is a critical need. And with our current economy, the need for food has increased dramatically, up 17 percent from last year alone. The letter carriers food drive fills that need,” said Paul Soucy, direc- tor of labor-AFL/CIO at the United Way of Bathroom Remodeling Central Massachusetts. Garden Center Landscaping People are asked to leave any non-perish- able canned goods or boxed items near their Rt. 9 Leicester/Spencer Line Peace and Tranquility mailboxes. The letter carriers or volunteers Bath Busters 508-892-9742 will pick up the donated items while deliv- by Affordable Renovation Specialist in your own Backyard ering mail along their route on Saturday. We specialize in Open 7 Days Letter carriers in the following high quality bathroom renovations Massachusetts communities are participat- ing in the food drive: Auburn, Baldwinville, •New tub surround •Sheet rock •Vanity Blackstone, Clinton, Fitchburg, Holden, •Sink •Toilet •Seamless linoleum floor Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Leicester, •Fan/light combo •New light switch •GFI Leominster, Lunenburg, Marlboro, plug •Primer •Paint •Woodwork QUALITY BARK Millbury, Northborough, North Brookfield, MULCH North Grafton, Oxford, Shrewsbury, All materials, labor, trash removal and Full landscaping service & so much more! 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appraisal found the land would be worth FIRE WENDEMUTH $325,000 developed and $50,000 if it’s restrict- continued from page 1 continued from page 1 ed to agricultural uses — thus, the conserva- Crews from Leicester and Paxton responded at 7 p.m. in the North Brookfield Elementary tion restriction will cost $275,000. to the fire, Parsons said. Brookfield firefight- School auditorium. Henshaw said the land trust would work ers covered the Spencer station during the The East Quabbin Land Trust bought the with the Town of North Brookfield to apply call. 30-acre parcel (complete with wetlands, the for a state Local Acquisitions for Natural There is an apartment upstairs at 138 Main Quabaug Spring, meadows and an antique Diversity (LAND) grant that would reim- St. Police evacuated two people (a resident barn) in March for $325,000. The land is burse 70 percent of the cost. The remaining and a caretaker) from the apartment when known as Wendemuth Meadow, named for amount would be paid through an addition- they responded to the fire, Parsons said. There the family that farmed the land and had a al $40,000 grant that will be applied for and were no working smoke detectors in the apart- dairy there for decades. $50,000 in fundraising by the land trust and ment, he said. “It’s a beautiful piece of farmland,” said the Friends of Wendemuth Meadow. The Parsons estimated the addition, with one EQLT Executive Director Cynthia Henshaw. Friends have raised $12,500 in two months. floor on street level and one below street level, She explained it has “great wetlands that The town would have to borrow for two to was added in the 1980s. He said both electricity provide a lot of interesting habitats,” and it three months the money needed to buy the and natural gas were cut off years ago. attracts bobolinks that visit the fields. It con- conservation restriction, according to a fact “Nobody has been in that building for at nects to the Town Forest off McCarthy Road; sheet on Article 14 prepared by supporters. least 10 years,” Parsons said. Henshaw said the hope is to build trails to But, the article states the borrowing would The fire chief is urging anyone with video connect with the Town Forest. happen only if all of the funding, including or photographs that could be useful to the “Wendemuth Meadow is part of an area the LAND grant, is in place. investigation to contact authorities. With the North Brookfield residents have identified “If there’s no grant, there’s no purchase,” fire happening around 4 p.m. on a Monday, he as a Priority Heritage Landscape,” stat- the fact sheet stated. said he was hoping witnesses would be willing ed a document from East Quabbin Land The town can apply for the LAND grant to come forward. Trust. “For this reason EQLT is making again if it is not approved in 2014, the sheet A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for Wendemuth Meadow Preserve one of its stated. The application must be submitted information “leading to the conviction” of the Flagship Properties, parcels that are espe- no later than June 18. person or people responsible, Parsons said. cially important to the communities with Donations to help preserve Wendemuth Anyone with information should contact which the land trust works.” Meadow can be made online at www.eqlt.org the Spencer Fire Department at (508) 885- Elisa Krochmalnyckyj photos The Town of North Brookfield tried to buy or by mail to East Quabbin Land Trust, P.O. 3555, Spencer police at (508) 885-6333 or the Firefighters from Spencer, Leicester and Paxton the land in 2010 for $300,000, but the owners Box 5, 120 Ridge Road, Hardwick, MA 01037. ArsonWatch Reward Program at (800) 682- responded to an April 28 fire at an addition did not accept the offer. Checks should be made out to East Quabbin 9229. behind one of the buildings used by Whitco Sales The Hardwick-based East Quabbin Land Land Trust; put “Wendemuth Meadow” in at 138 Main St. (Route 9) in Spencer. Fire Chief Trust has opened Wendemuth Meadow the memo line. David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, Robert Parsons said the fire was intentionally to passive recreation — activities such as or by email at [email protected]. set. ALSO ON THE AGENDA walking, bird watching and picnicking. “People are welcome to walk the proper- The other 13 items on the Special Town ty,” Henshaw said, “but if they bring dogs Meeting warrant including closing the defi- Selectman’s race in Brookfield it’s carry in and carry out, and keep them cit in the Snow and Ice Account after this under control.” past winter, transfers between accounts While the land trust plans on preserving for the Police Department, the Council on the land, it asked North Brookfield select- Aging, the Haston Free Public Library, the decided by three votes men to support the purchase of a conserva- assessors and the Water Department, and tion restriction. Selectmen and the North the transfer of $750 between two treasurer’s Brookfield Conservation Commission accounts to fund nine months of certifica- Seery “needs time to find the form.” approved the idea in September; the tion for the treasurer (from Sept. 1, 2013 RECOUNT Stephen Comtois II was seeking a sec- Conservation Commission would hold the through June 30). continued from page 1 ond term on the Board of Selectmen (while conservation restriction on behalf of the Following the Special Town Meeting also running for state representative), while recount, during which the ballots would be town. at 7:30 p.m. is the Annual Town Meeting, Advisory Committee member Coughlin was counted by hand. “The town will own the conservation during which voters will discuss and decide seeking a seat on the board for the second “I’d like to do that restriction, and that will ensure that this the fiscal 2015 budgets for town depart- straight year. in short order, not to property is never developed,” said Ann ments, the schools and the Water and Sewer “I’m extremely proud of what my cam- keep anyone hang- Hicks, co-chairman of the Friends of Departments, the amount the town will pro- paign accomplished,” Comtois said Monday ing,” Seery said. Wendemuth Meadow, a group of local resi- vide next year to the private, nonprofit “This has been night. “We ran on the issues, and I look dents that has worked since 2010 to preserve North Brookfield Emergency Squad, and kind of an amazing forward to serving the town of Brookfield the parcel. more. election from a stand- for the next three years to the best of my The conservation restriction will cost the David Dore may be reached at (508) 909- point of exactly how ability.” difference between the property’s worth if 4140, or by email at ddore@stonebridgepress. close the count is,” Asked if he would seek a recount, Comtois it is developed and if it isn’t developed. An com. Coughlin said short- replied, “I’m not going to ask for a recount.” ly after the results Elected without opposition in the Annual were announced. “I Town Election were Donald Faugno for think it speaks very town moderator, Donna Wentzell for asses- sor, Donald Taft for water commissioner, Beth Coughlin well, one, that we got so many people Ronald Wassmer Jr. for the Board of Health, out to vote, and two, Barbara Clancy and Jerome Rudzinski Sr. that clearly people for trustees for the Merrick Public Library, felt somewhat strong John O’Leary for a three-year term as cem- about the choic- etery commissioner, Emery Manning Jr. es they had before for a two-year term as cemetery commis- them. I really have sioner, Edwin Foley for a one-year term as to embrace this and cemetery commissioner, Maureen Lepak sort out what the for the Planning Board, Brenda McElroy next step is.” for tax collector, Jennifer Grybowski for a Later Monday two-year term on the Housing Authority, night, Beth Coughlin Linda Lincoln for a three-year term on told the Spencer New the Housing Authority and Sharron Austin for the Brookfield Elementary School Stephen Comtois II Leader and posted on her campaign Committee. Facebook page that she would seek a recount. She stated on David Dore may be reached at (508) 909- Facebook she could not get a copy of the 4140, or by email at ddore@stonebridgepress. com. recount petition Monday night because The barn at Wendemuth Meadow in North Brookfield. Board of Selectmen race set for next week’s election thinks the town could ben- him bring in new ideas, he the Council on Aging and first three-year term as a Highway Department. ELECTION efit from a new perspective said. Spencer Senior Center; his selectman. He also serves as He was unavailable for an continued from page 1 and new ideas. “I went into politics in father, Gary, has been a a water commissioner. He interview. Stehr said his experience “No idea is a bad idea Canada and Germany, and I selectman since 2010. previously worked for the as maintenance director for unless you try it,” Whalen got a perspective how other Christopher Woodbury the YMCA’s Camp Frank A. said. “I don’t think that per- people look at things,” he said it’s time for him to step Day in East Brookfield will spective has been out there.” said. “We need to say, ‘I up. Other races featured on May 13 election ballots help him as selectman. Whalen said he has spo- know in other places they “I really want to give back “A lot of what I do is over- ken with other people who do x or y or z, maybe that’s to the town I grew up in,” It’s not just the Board of Selectmen and the treasur- seeing contractors, making feel the same way. something we can do.’ That he said. “I have lived here er/collector’s post that will be contested at the May 13 sure they’re getting the “I remember talking to conversation needs to start, since I was 3. This town Annual Town Election in Spencer. money properly, that we’re people after a Town Meeting and I think it would be gave me a lot, including a Health Agent Lee Jarvis and James Lapierre Sr. are getting the best work done and hearing them say, ‘Why easier to start if I’m on the good education.” running for a two-year term as constable to fill a vacan- and getting it done right — couldn’t we get this done?’ board.” A service advisor at cy. And an available three-year term on the Spencer- even when that means get- or ‘Why can’t we get that Diamond Chevrolet, East Brookfield Regional School Committee from East done?’” he said. “We should CHRISTOPHER Woodbury, 39, has a son ting it done myself,” he said. WOODBURY Brookfield features a race between Michael Ethier and Stehr said his first prior- say, ‘Let’s do this,’ or ‘Let’s who’s 8 and a stepson who’s former School Committee member Peter Rock, who ity is to try and help the try something different.’” Christopher Woodbury 16. Both attend Spencer served in the 1970s and again until he was voted out Board of Selectmen and the Whalen, 30, moved to grew up in a really great schools, which would also three years ago. Spencer-East Brookfield Spencer three years ago. He town — Spencer. give Woodbury a different Running unopposed in Spencer are Assessor Maureen Regional School Committee said he brings with him a lot One of the reasons he is perspective on the Board of Hatch, Angela Knapton for a Spencer seat on the School to deal with each other bet- of different political knowl- running for selectman is to Selectmen, he said. Committee, Bay Path School Committee member Robert ter. edge, perspective and pas- do his part in making sure Woodbury wants to bring Zukowski, Water Commissioner Norman Letendre Jr., “They’ve talked about sion. the town his kids are grow- back some of the youth Park Commissioner William Shemeth III, Maryanne having someone from the One of Whalen’s first pri- ing up in is just as great, he activities he remembers. Gleason for library trustee, Board of Health mem- Board of Selectmen sit in at orities would be to promote said. “When I was a kid, we ber Daniel Shields, Tree Warden Raymond Holmes the School Committee meet- economic development “Spencer was great as a had ‘Teen Action’ that was Jr., Housing Authority member Richard Leveillee and ings and be there to answer — mostly by tapping into child growing up,” he said. housed in the Sugden Block Sewer Commissioner Lawrence Dufault. the committee’s questions,” resources already available, “I have very fond memories. and run by a nonprofit,” he In East Brookfield, where polls will be open from 7 he said. “I could do that.” he said. We had a lot of great things said. “It was a place for kids a.m. to 8 p.m. May 13 at the Memorial Town Complex, “We always have the back in the day. They disap- 12 and up to go after school. there will be no races except for the three-year East JAMES WHALEN Central Mass South peared. Some of the commu- There were programs for Brookfield School Committee term. Running without Chamber website,” he said. them, games, help with opposition are Selectman Larry Gordon, Treasurer Rae Spencer needs to look nity pride disappeared too.” “They have a spot specif- their homework — and it Anne Barnes, Tax Collector Sandra Kady, Assessor forward and move for- Woodbury said he also ically for listing commer- kept them out of trouble.” Susan Jacobs, Board of Health member Susan Gordon, ward, said candidate James wants to make it a great cial property available and Woodbury acknowledged Linda LeBlanc for a one-year term on the Board of Whalen, who is currently town for the growing num- when I looked Southbridge, that funding for any pro- Health, Jennifer McNeaney for both the Cemetery chairman of the Planning ber of seniors, which is Charlton and Sturbridge grams — especially new Commission and Trustee of Shade Trees and Candidate Board. another reason he’s hoping were the only ones who list- programs — is scarce. He for Cemetery Funds, Finance Committee member “I have a lot of ideas, to serve on the Board of ed. But if I am correct, there said he’d look for more state Sandra Buxton, Library Trustees Robert Ciaffone and but I can only do so much Selectmen. are three commercial prop- and federal grants, along Thelma Bloom, Elizabeth Flory for a one-year term from the Planning Board,” “I would like to have more erties available in Spencer, with help from community as a library trustee, Planning Board members Andre he said. “Everything we do programs for seniors,” he like the one down by the volunteers, to pay for new Cormier and Michael Jaquith, Tree Warden Robert has to go through the Board said. “Our senior popu- Highway Department and programs. Allen and Constable Glenn Fletcher. of Selectmen.” lation is going to increase down by Charlie’s Diner.” Voters in Spencer and East Brookfield will decide Whalen, who unsuccess- with the baby boomers get- Whalen’s experience with ROBERT O. ‘BO’ via write-in votes who fills a one-year vacancy on the fully ran for selectman ting there.” governments outside the FRITZE School Committee from East Brookfield. Candidates last year, said he’s giving Woodbury’s mother, United States will also help must be from East Brookfield. it another try because he Pamela, is the director of Fritze is finishing up his Friday, May 9, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 Voters give nod to Hevy, Walter for Board of Selectmen

don’t know everything that the Board of Health, Kirk the Playground Committee vacancy on the Cemetery not immediately available NORTH BROOKFIELD they’ve been doing. So I’ll Burnham for the Cemetery and Donald Gillette for the Commission to succeed the Monday night. continued from page 1 get up to speed on that, Commission, Betty Southern Worcester County late John Lane and a five- Charlton from the limits of and then slowly get into Wuelfing and Scott Norrie Regional Vocational School year term on the Housing David Dore may be reached Proposition 2 1/2 through a researching more stuff out, as library trustees, William Committee. Authority, with John at (508) 909-4140, or by email debt exclusion. and then looking at different King for the Planning Write-in candidates Krusell deciding not to seek at ddore@stonebridgepress. According to Town Clerk ideas that I have, and just Board, Richard LeBlanc for were needed for a two-year re-election. The results were com. Sheila Buzzell, turnout make that transition.” was 28.4 percent, with 841 Hevy reiterated what he of North Brookfield’s 2,964 recently told the Spencer registered voters casting New Leader, that he would Five up for election for treasurer/tax collector ballots. step down from the Finance Hevy and Walter thanked Committee once next year’s building on properties,” he said. has been in a broad range of areas: residents for supporting budget is approved. CANDIDATES His wealth of other experiences has Corporate sales, manufacturing, their campaigns for the “Because of the Town continued from page 1 prepared him for the job, Snow said. health alliances, cooperative banking Board of Selectmen. Meetings that are coming up “I’ve been to over 100 town halls in and as a consultant. His experience “It’s up to the people to so quickly, I want to make to pay a late fee if they are late.” Massachusetts and every town hall in includes working for Spencer Savings vote for it, so I’m happy sure that everything gets No matter what, Lacaire tries to Rhode Island,” he said. “I’ve gotten a Bank through the “Y2K” challenges. for that,” Hevy said. “Had transitioned over smoothly remain pleasant, she said. good view of public life.” “You pick the industry, I’ve been a good turnout, obviously until we get somebody else “We treat everyone as courteously One of the things he’s learned from involved in it,” he said, then added pleased with the results. to take my spot,” Hevy said as we can,” she said. “Some people are that is what works and doesn’t work in with a laugh. “I even bartended and Just want to thank the com- Monday night. “But I plan not receptive, but we are still courte- public service. was a deejay. I’m truly not your typical munity for coming out to on stepping down.” ous. Because we work for them.” “It’s important to solve people’s accountant!” vote and supporting me. Walter, about to start her problems people have right away Rosum said he hopes he’s instilled It’s great to have some good third term on the Board of JEREMEY SNOW rather than shoo them off and have voter confidence in his abilities, but numbers.” Selectmen, said she would them be frustrated,” he said. “I am not win or lose, he’ll be OK. “We did not take one vote continue “moving forward It was Assessor Mary Williams who always going to be able to say I know “I have a wonderful job where I am, for granted,” Walter said. with our human resources first suggested Board of Assessors the answer, but I’ll pause and ask to but I’ve always thought I’d love to have “This was a very close deci- improvement, in terms of member Jeremey Snow run for trea- bear with me until I can get to the bot- the job like this,” he said. “If you have sion. But we didn’t quit. We making sure that people surer-collector, but he wasn’t too sur- tom of the question.” something on the list of what you want just kept working for every are getting paid for the job prised, he said. to do, you take a shot at it.” vote. I think that’s what you that they do.” She said town “I have a lot of common sense, I am Candidates Jeffrey Stearns and have to do in every election. employees should be “ade- very well-educated, I work with people GREG ROSUM Lynne Porretti were unavailable for And the people make the quately compensated” for all the time and I work with num- interviews before press time. choice, the voters make the work they are doing. bers all the time,” he said. “I’m very Greg Rosum always figured that the choice. This was a very “We need to grow respect enthused about it.” when the time was right, he’d run for large turnout, and it was across the departments in Snow, 38, has lived in Spencer since treasurer/tax collector, he said. split between five candi- terms of a unified effort to 1980 and graduated from David Prouty Now, with 25 years of accounting dates, in different ways, and keep the town moving for- High School in 1994. experience under his belt and Barrell the people made the choice ward,” she added. “I think “I was 3 1/2 when I move here,” retiring, the time is right. “Every Town that they thought was best.” what the Master Plan called he said. “I do remember living in “When I went to get nomination If there was a message this was, we were loaded Worcester a little bit, but most of my papers, I walked over and asked for a that came out of Monday’s with fiefdoms, where every- memories are here.” list of the treasurer duties,” he said. election, Walter said, it is body did their little thing. Snow said his education and expe- “Every single thing on that list, I have Deserves that “I think we’re on the And we can’t afford to do rience, along with said the knowledge done in my career — except I’ve never right track, and maybe the that anymore. So we need he’s gained in his seven years on the worked on a municipal level.” message is partially that we to look for opportunities to Board of Assessors, have prepared him It was the idea of working for the a Good need to listen a little bit more change the way we do busi- well for the job of treasurer-collector. town that added enough appeal to the broadly. But we didn’t get a ness so that we streamline “I suppose that assessor is the sister job to consider leaving the job he has message to listen to. We only it, mechanize it and increase of collecting,” he said. now as an account manager for a bank had a message to give. And I our productivity, and at the Snow said he’s always excelled at with $600 million in assets. Local personally don’t think that same time keep a high level anything to do with numbers and “The excitement of running for negative campaigning ever of service.” math. office, I think that played into it for works. So we tried to avoid Elected without opposi- “I got an A-plus in every math course me,” he said. that at all costs.” tion at the Annual Town I took at Clark University,” where Rosum, 51, has lived in Spencer for Newspaper” Now that he’s been elect- Election were James Metcalf he earned a degree in environmental 19 years. He said he thinks that his ed selectman, Hevy said, and Michael Kiszka for the geography, he said. “It’s always inter- experience speaks for itself. “My plan right now is just School Committee, Priscilla ested me.” “I have accounting experience, I to get up to speed on some Johnson for the Board of His work as a land surveyor also have finance experience, I have bank- TheHeartOf of the things that have been Assessors, John Thomasian calls on his math skills, Snow said. ing experience, I have management happening currently with for the Water Commission, “I work with numbers every day experience,” he said. Massachusetts.com the selectmen, because I Phoebe R.L. Piermarini for solving mathematical puzzles to locate Rosum’s financial experience

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Motor vehicle hit embankment, Building across the Street is on in a court of law. This newspa- 7:10 a.m.: Bad checks, Main St. kept going. fire. BOSTON — State Sen. Stephen M. per will publish dispensations of Insufficient funds. 11:49 p.m.: Disturbance-House 6: 20 p.m.: Disturbance, Brewer (D-Barre) and Rep. Anne M. cases at the request of the accused, 7:13 a.m.: Bad checks, Main St. party, Grove St. Kids being loud/ Mechanic St. Issues with partys. Gobi (D-Spencer) has announced that with proper documentation. Insufficient funds. screaming. 8:09 p.m.: Animal control, American Legion Gaudette-Kirk Post 138 7:55 a.m.: Motor vehicle acci- April 26 High St. Can see 2 bears. in Spencer and the Spencer Rescue and NORTH BROOKFIELD dent, hit and run - property dam- 12:42 a.m.: Suspicious activity, 9:25 p.m.: Animal control, Emergency Squad received grants through POLICE DEPARTMENT age. Cherry St. Small red vehicle Highland St. Male/female break- Park St. 3 Bears walking around. the Promoting Community Development possible Honda hit vehicle. ing into vehicle. April 29 and Tourism in Central and Western April 21 8:59 a.m.: Disorderly conduct, 11:28 a.m.: Mutual aid, West 2:32 p.m.: Medical, Cherry St. Massachusetts program. 10:35 p.m.: Missing person, Linden St. Sister is now trying Main St. Lowell Pd RE: Possible Male down in road. Gaudette-Kirk Post 138 got a $25,000 grant Elm St. Report taken. to take brothers dog. scam in their town. 5:24 p.m.: Juvenile matter, that will go toward repairs and improve- April 22 10:04 a.m.: Request for police, 1:22 p.m.: Disturbance, neigh- Church St. 3 little kids in road- ments to Veterans’ Hall. 4:44 p.m.: Threat, Spring St. Elm St. Meds missing. bors, Chestnut St. Loud banging way with/air horn. The Spencer Rescue and Emergency Report taken. 10:18 a.m.: Request for police, from first floor tenant. 5:58 p.m.: Request for police, Squad grant, which amounts to $27,928, will 9:27 p.m.: Motor vehicle acci- Greenville St. Request escort. 1:41 p.m.: Larceny from motor Maple St. RE: Daughter and her purchase two ambulance chest compres- dent, Route 67 Hwy. Report 10:42 a.m.: Disabled Motor vehicle, Dale St. Items taken belongings. sion devices. taken. vehicle, Donnelly Cross Road, from vehicle last night, April 30 “The American Legion Gaudette-Kirk 10:17 p.m.: Domestic dis- vehicle stuck at boat ramp. 3:25 p.m.: Disturbance, neigh- 7:40 a.m.: Spills-chemicals/ Post 138 greatly appreciates Sen. Steve turbance, Constitution Ave. 1:03 p.m.: Safe keeping proper- bors, Main. Radio so loud it’s fuels, Main St and Maple/munic- Brewer’s continued efforts in the better- Worcester. Spoken to. ty, Wall St. RE: Item. shaking the floor. ipal St. Something slippery in ment of all veterans,” said Earl J. Martin April 24 2:14 p.m.: Animal control, 5:34 p.m.: Motor vehicle acci- road. of the Executive Board of Gaudette-Kirk 7:52 p.m.: Domestic distur- North Spencer Rd. Dog hit in dent, property damage, Maple Post 138. “We cannot express our gratitude bance, Grove St. Arrest made. head with a golf ball. and Cherry St’s. Out with a NORTH BROOKFIELD enough for his hard work in bringing to April 25 2:55 p.m.: Request for police, crash that just occurred. ARRESTS fruition the state grant to help our post with 6:59 p.m.: Gun shots, Green Rd. Main St. and PC computer 8:35 p.m.: Police, Chestnut St. April 24 our commitments. It has been my pleasure Investigated. repair. Won’t give computer Thinks someone did something Jake Scopetski, 20, 49 Grove to have known Sen. Brewer all these years.” April 26 back. to lawn? St. North Brookfield. Assault “I can tell you on behalf of everyone at 10:58 a.m.: Domestic distur- 5:30 p.m.: Animal control, 8:59 p.m.: Suspicious activity, and battery, domestic violence. Spencer Rescue and Emergency Squad that bance, Warren St. Investigated. Laliberte Lane, Raccoon with Main St. Kid has been sitting at April 26 the grant for the purchase of two Lucas April 27 porcupine quills in it. church. Richard Comeau, 43, 56 chest compression devices will strengthen 6:40 p.m.: Safety Hazard, April 25 9:05 p.m.: Request for police, Northwest Rd. Spencer. the chain of survival, and increase the Gilbert St. Services rendered. 12:22 a.m.: Suspicious activi- Chestnut St. Money taken from Operating under influence of chances for positive outcomes for our ty, Main St. Out with 2 behind wallet. alcohol, 2nd offence, negligent patients needing CPR,” said Gary D. Suter, SPENCER POLICE building. April 27 operation of motor vehicle, executive director of the Spencer Rescue DEPARTMENT 8:14 a.m.: Fire, woods, grass, 1:08 a.m.: Motor vehicle acci- number plate violation - no plate and Emergency Squad. “CPR is difficult April 23 Main St. Smoke detector activa- dent, property damage, Meadow light. to perform for an extended period of time. 11:51 a.m.: Motor vehicle acci- tion. Rd and School St. Truck up on April 28 These devices will never get tired and will dent, Main St. Personal injury. 12:30 p.m.: Fraud-credit card/ guardrail. David Henderson Jr., 29, 6 perform consistently during our 30-minute 3:16 p.m.: Juvenile matter, auto teller, Main St. RE: custom- 3:11 a.m.: Disturbance, Elm St. Spring St. North Brookfield. transport to area hospitals. We could not West Main St. RE: Mother of er with credit card. Female crying/acting strangely. Assault and battery, domestic afford to purchase this equipment on our child/visitation. 3:41 p.m.: Request for police, 1:11 p.m.: Found, Paxton Rd. violence. own, so we are very appreciative for the 4:00 p.m.: Medical - Mental Chestnut St. Estranged husband and Thompson Pond Rd. Found assistance provided by Sen. Brewer’s office Health, Deer Run Rd. Mother harassing. 112 bottles in road. SPENCER ARRESTS in helping us to secure this grant, as well as suicidal. 3:45 p.m.: Motor vehicle 4:51 p.m.: Fire-Vehicle, Main April 23 for the Executive Office of Administration 4:57 p.m.: Request for police, accident, property damage, St. Car on fire at top soccer field. Santa Marie Domfeh, 30, 2 and Finance for awarding this grant to Linden St. Won’t give property West Main St and Spencer 6:38 p.m.: Fire, woods, grass, Linden St. Spencer. Disorderly Spencer Rescue and Emergency Squad.” back. Motor Sales. Blue Mercury North Spencer Rd. Something person, disturbing the piece, Promoting Community Development 7:00 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Mountaineer drive through the smoldering by old foundation. domestic assault and battery. and Tourism in Central and Western West Main St. Request officer bay door. April 28 April 24 Massachusetts is a program championed by RE: Daughter. 4:09 p.m.: Request for police, 8:14 a.m.: Larceny, Lincoln St. Georgie P. Rodriguez, 24, 2 Brewer in the Commonwealth’s fiscal 2014 9:00 p.m.: Juvenile matter, West Main St. Issue with ex boy- ? movers took diamond ring? Linden St. Spencer. (3) Warrants. budget. The application process was very Mechanic St and United States friend. 3:24 p.m.: Motor vehicle acci- April 29 competitive; only $2 million in funding was Post Office. Kids climbing on 7:34 p.m.: Animal control, dent, property damage, North Andrew Cole Cassavant, 26, available for grants, while $5.8 million in things in back. 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Gobi amendment creates ents, the whole family or neighborhood to West Brookfield common to browse for plants and pleasurable things, Bay Path-Tufts partnership enjoy the music and, of course, venture host Asparagus Festival down the enticing Asparagus Alley. There BOSTON — As the Massachusetts House you will savor the justly famous aspara- of Representatives debated its funding WEST BROOKFIELD — This town is gus chowder; in fact, a tasty array of dish- proposals for the fiscal 2015 budget, state tuning up its garden forks and sprucing es dedicated to the delicately delectable Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) was instru- up its lovely centerpiece and welcome vegetable. Meanwhile, the church ladies mental in creating a feasibility study to mat — the common — and organizers serve up their home-baked pies; the men determine the parameters of a pilot project hope you’ll come to the party on Saturday, stay busy at the grill with burgers, dogs, at Tufts University for Bay Path Regional May 17. sausage and such. Lunch and munch to Vocational Technical High School students. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the much-loved the music of Dick Chase and friends as Under the program Bay Path students and eagerly anticipated Asparagus and you witness the joy of this day. would be able to attend the Cummings Flower Heritage Festival will welcome Bring your own frogs to jump their School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts visitors from across New England and way to victory — the contest is sched- University. beyond to spend the day enjoying this uled for 1:30. Artisans will demonstrate “There are a number of students who want splendid ode to spring and tribute to the — you may wish to help the blacksmith Courtesy photos to take agriculturally-based courses, and slender, tender stalk of green it’s named make a nail and stamp it with your ini- Blacksmith Rob Lyon helps a youngster make some are now attending Smith Agricultural for. tials. Artists will discuss their work and a nail, which is then stamped with the boy’s High School in Northampton or Norfolk One hundred juried vendors of things techniques as you admire affordable art initials, at the West Brookfield Asparagus and Agricultural High School in Walpole, both earthy, artistic and artisanal will provide you can take home. There are photo ops Flower Heritage Festival. at considerable cost to the sending town,” food for the senses and for thought — everywhere, and music — just pull up a textiles abounded — they still do. Music Gobi explained. “I am hopeful that a pro- here’s history, gastronomy and the plea- hay bale, sit and listen. And did we men- accompanied the myriad activities, the gram could exist that would allow students sure of your company, all of you, as you tion the glorious food? The honeys, jams, bustling, busy, happy day of celebrating to take their academic-based courses at Bay meet and greet the thousands of friends maple syrup. Love in a jar or bottle. the earth’s goodness and its promise. And Path and then travel to Grafton for the clin- of Diederick Leertouwer. In fact, per- Youngsters and the young at heart will when the day ended, everyone knew the ical portion. There would still be a cost, but haps you’ll meet the man who, tradition be charmed by the Clowning for Kidz bus event was a keeper. it would be greatly reduced.” informs us, brought asparagus to America full of clowns — the yellow bus, sporting In the ensuing dozen years, word has “We are excited to work with Rep. Gobi, in 1794, right here in small, scenic and myriads of balloons, will enliven the after- spread; offerings and participants have the Massachusetts Association of Vocational altogether remarkable West Brookfield. noon with its cargo, more than a dozen multiplied. This year welcomes a pleas- Administrators and other Worcester Leertouwer, the Dutch envoy to clowns, ready to amaze and amuse with ing blend of returning and new vendors, County vocational schools to create agricul- Massachusetts and New Hampshire in frolicsome entertainment throughout the something fresh and appealing for every- tural opportunities locally,” said Bay Path the 1780s and 1790s, missed his homeland day. There a free kids’ games all day long, one. Superintendent John Lafleche. “This part- favorite, so he ordered that some aspara- face painting and fun arts and crafts and But there’s one old thing that deserves nership would not be possible without Rep. gus roots be brought here on the next ship. much more. New this year is a dunking special mention. Gobi’s leadership and dedication to finding The rest is truly history. He shared his tank; the coaches of the town’s youth base- The splendid fountain and smaller local solutions to local challenges.” crop with Dwight Foster, his friend and ball and softball teams will sit in (what drinking fountain that have adorned the Bay Path serves students from all around neighbor, who was doubtless in need of a they hope will be) the hot seat. common for more than a century have Worcester County, and many towns in spring tonic; he’d helped his father write The popular festival began as a friend- received major repairs and restoration. Gobi’s district. It offers more than 20 career the Massachusetts Constitution back in ly, small town happening, sponsored by As you approach the common, at the junc- areas, integrating academics and vocation the day. He’d been busy with his law prac- the Quaboag Historical Society and the tion of routes 9 and 67, where all roads to provide a bright future for its students. tice, making West Brookfield, his country West Brookfield Historical Commission, will surely lead on May 17, be sure to The program would start off with roughly and the world a better place, ever since. 12 years ago. A local woman volunteered admire the beautiful forms of “our ladies” 10 students taking part in the program, and Word — and seed — spread with the wind to cook her special chowder. Pies were arrayed and adorned just as they were a study of its success would be conduct- across the common and Foster Hill, and baked, other savories served. Growers when George Merritt Rice donated the ed by the Central Massachusetts Regional the crop — and the town — flourished. brought plants, flowers, honeys and so on. Planning Commission. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there’s a lively town’s centerpiece in 1885. Rest awhile on Artists, artisans and crafts people brought the new benches, donated by appreciative agenda in place, and it’s all free and open unique and lovely items to purchase and to the public. Bring the kids, the grandpar- townspeople in memory of loved ones. Postal workers to hold admire; animals, raised for food, fun or There is no rain date. food drive on Saturday Boylston, Whitinsville, Winchendon and Chenevert, Margery Cook and Karen will be an $8 fee. The community recycling Worcester. Langlie. event will take place in the parking lot near Letter carriers will do much more than • Haston Free Public Library, North the back of the Medical Office Building. All deliver mail on Saturday, May 10. They Brookfield: Paulette Adams and Ellen items from the Electronic Recycling Day will help fill the food banks in the Central Lake association to hold Smith. will be trucked away to a recycling center Massachusetts area that have become bare • Richard Sugden Library, Spencer: shortly after the event. in these tough economic times. annual cleanup Saturday Barbara Hale and Michele Loftus-Trzcinski. The tag sale and recycling event will be More than 800 volunteers, includ- • East Brookfield Public Library: Gayle held rain or shine. All proceeds will benefit ing 600 letter carriers from 33 Central WEST BROOKFIELD — The Lake Magwood and Steve Morse. Community Benefit Programs sponsored by Massachusetts communities, will collect Wickaboag Preservation Association is The Massasoit Art Guild’s members the hospital. non-perishable foods items as part of the planning its 16th annual lake cleanup day hail from more than 23 communities in For more information contact Manager of 21st annual “Stamp-Out Hunger” food drive. from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at the the Central Massachusetts region, includ- Engineering Ryan Moore at (413) 967-2140. This is part of a national effort that will col- town beach. Refreshments will be provided ing Auburn, Barre, Brimfield, Brookfield, lect millions of pounds of food on Saturday. for all lake cleanup volunteers. Dudley, East Brookfield, Framingham, The National Association of Letter Reed Savary, chairman of the event, is Holden, Holland, Leicester, North North Brookfield schools Carriers Food Drive, which is coordinated encouraging local volunteers to aid LWPA Brookfield, New Braintree, Oxford, Paxton, through a partnership among the National members in cleaning up refuse in the lake Princeton, Rochdale, Rutland, Southbridge, accepted in grant program Association of Letter Carriers, the United and along the shoreline. As in previous Spencer, Sturbridge, West Brookfield, Ware States Postal Service, the AFL-CIO, the years, the volunteer effort will also include and Worcester. NORTH BROOKFIELD — The North United Way of Central Massachusetts and the lake area along Wickaboag Valley Road Brookfield Public Schools were recently the Worcester County Food Bank, strives to to Snow Road and the rest area on Route 9 accepted into the Dick’s Sporting Goods stock the shelves of pantries around central across from the lake. A visit to the recent Hospital to hold tag sale, SportsMatter Grant Program. Massachusetts with 400,000 pounds of food Pynchon land acquisition to pick up any The district is trying to raise funds to during this drive. Last year, local letter car- trash in that area will be a new effort. electronics recycling day support its interscholastic athletics pro- riers collected more than 300,000 pounds of There will also be an information table gram, specifically the basketball and soccer food for pantries in central Massachusetts. sponsored by LWPA that will include lake WARE — Recent building renovations programs. “So often we think of contributing food publications and membership applications. and office upgrades at Baystate Mary Lane Through the SportsMatter program, the during holiday time, but during the sum- Signed and numbered prints of the two Hospital have resulted in a quantity of used district has until May 23 to reach its goals of mers when children are not in school paintings of Lake Wickaboag in summer, chairs, tables, desks, file cabinets and other collecting $3,714 for the basketball program receiving free and reduced breakfasts and sweatshirts, T-shirts and hats embroidered office equipment. and of collecting $3,830 for the soccer pro- lunches, there is a critical need. And with with the lake logo will be offered for sale. As a result, a tag sale will be held on gram. If the district is able to meet the fund- our current economy, the need for food has Some kids’ sized shirts will also be avail- Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ing goal for the particular athletic program, increased dramatically, up 17 percent from able. A DVD highlighting Bill Jankins’ his- parking lot near the back of the Medical Dick’s will match the donations dollar for last year alone. The letter carriers food tory of Lake Wickaboag and another DVD Office Building, off Marjorie Street. dollar. If the goal is not reached by the drive fills that need,” said Paul Soucy, direc- highlighting his history of West Brookfield “Our tag sale is a way of recycling items deadline, any funds contributed by donors tor of labor-AFL/CIO at the United Way of will be available for sale. that we are no longer planning to use,” said will be returned to them, and the district Central Massachusetts. Lisa Beaudry, director of patient care ser- will not receive any SportsMatter matching People are asked to leave any non-perish- vices. “Recycling conserves resources and contributions. able canned goods or boxed items near their Guild names featured helps to prevent pollution. Baystate Health If anyone would like to support the North mailboxes. The letter carriers or volunteers is already recycling as much material pro- Brookfield Indians athletic programs, will pick up the donated items while deliv- artists for next 2 months duced at its facilities as it safely can.” please visit http://dsg.com/1237 and http:// ering mail along their route on Saturday. Combined with the Tag Sale, the hos- dsg.com/0402 to make a donation. Letter carriers in the following The Massasoit Art Guild announces its pital will also sponsor a community-wide For more information concerning this Massachusetts communities are participat- featured painters and photographers for recycling event. Old and/or non-working project, please feel free to contact the project ing in the food drive: Auburn, Baldwinville, May and June. All are invited to view the electrical devices such as radios, air con- director, Jay Mooney, at North Brookfield Blackstone, Clinton, Fitchburg, Holden, work of these fine local artists. Most works ditioning units, toasters, phones and light High School at (508) 867-7131 or jmooney@ Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Leicester, are for sale in these venues. fixtures will be collected at no cost, with the nbschools.org. Leominster, Lunenburg, Marlboro, The featured artists for May and June are: exception of TVs and CRTs, for which there Millbury, Northborough, North Brookfield, • Spencer Savings Bank, 176 Main St., North Grafton, Oxford, Shrewsbury, Spencer: Sandra Cicero. Southbridge, South Grafton, Spencer, • Cormier’s Jewelers, Spencer: Pam Uxbridge, Webster, Westborough, West

Ehrhard certified for September GOP primary ballot STURBRIDGE — James P. Ehrhard, Republican candidate for state senator for the Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex Senate seat, has been certified for the ballot by the Secretary of State. The Ehrhard campaign turned in far more certified signatures than required with such signatures coming from vot- ers throughout the 28-town Senate dis- trict. The campaign utilized a volunteer Courtesy photo network built from the ground up since From left, Michael Lussier, president and CEO of Webster First Federal Credit Union, Colleen Ehrhard announced his candidacy last Carney, Spencer branch manager of Webster First Federal Credit Union, and James Sandagato fall. and Dr. Kevin Grace, Spencer Exchange Club. In response to the ballot certification, Ehrhard stated, “My entire campaign is built upon a grass roots network of sup- Exchange Club to host 38th annual golf tournament porters from throughout the 28 towns of the district. At the end of the day, my cam- SPENCER — The Exchange Club of Spencer is hosting its 38th Annual Golf paign’s success depends on the number of Tournament on Friday, May 16 at Leicester Country Club, which is proudly spon- doors knocked on and phone calls made. sored by Webster First Federal Credit Union. The successful broad-based signature effort shows that all our supporters’ hard work The Club would like to formally thank Michael Lussier and Webster First Federal is paying off. Credit Union for their gracious donation, together with the breakfast sponsor, “Our campaign knows that the people of this Senate district, regardless of political McDonald’s of Spencer, lunch sponsor Quabaug Corporation and dinner sponsor party, are looking for a voice of change on Beacon Hill,” he added. “They want a sen- SpencerBANK and Southbridge Savings Bank. ator who is not afraid to say enough is enough of one-party rule. The voters of this Registration will be held from 8-9 a.m. at Leicester Country Club, and the Florida district know that there needs to be a balance of ideas and opinions in the state Senate Style tournament will begin sharply at 9 a.m. The cost of entry is $125 per player, or our taxes will never stop rising and government will never stop expanding. My which includes golf, cart and a goody bag, together with breakfast, lunch and dinner. campaign is unapologetically trying to give voice to these voters.” Dinner will be served following the completion of play, and awards and raffle prizes Ehrhard is a former member of the Tantasqua Regional School Committee and will be given out. owner of the law firm of Ehrhard & Associates, P.C. The Senate seat is currently held For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact Jim Sandagato at jsan- by Democrat Stephen Brewer, who has announced he is not running for re-election. [email protected] or (508) 764-0083. The campaign website is www.jamesehrhard.com. Come out and enjoy a great day on the links while helping the Spencer Exchange Club meet its mission of making a positive difference in the community.

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SPENCER — Father the Angels monastery at Azul, Argentina, HYANNIS and Carrie Fahle and her husband John of Edward, OCSO, a and in 1962 to St. Benedict’s Abbey in OXFORD — Russell Chatham; Christina Flanagan of Nashua, Trappist monk of St. Snowmass, Colorado. He returned defini- Herbert Carlson, 84, of NH; Christopher Carlson of N. Brookfield; Joseph’s Abbey, 167 tively to St. Joseph’s Abbey in 1964 where- Hyannis, MA died on Cassie Maher and her husband John of North Spencer Road, upon he continued to serve the communi- April 28, 2014. Cotuit; Chad Carlson and his wife Beverley Spencer, died peaceful- ty faithfully throughout his monastic life, He was born in of Harwich Port. He was “Papa” to his ly on Tuesday, April 29, helping at Trappist Preserves and in the Worcester, MA on cherished 39 grandchildren, 23 great-grand- 2014 in the abbey’s infir- community kitchen. February 18, 1930, to children, and a loving uncle to his nieces mary surrounded by his He was a dearly loved confessor, retreat Emil Walfrid Carlson and nephews. family and his monastic master and spiritual director to the broth- and Gerda Marie Nothing made him happier than to see brothers. ers and to numerous others who came to (Lundblad) Carlson. his family gathered together. He is survived by his devoted sisters and him for counsel and consolation. He is preceded in death by his brothers He loved traveling, playing golf and brother, Eleanor Misci of Peabody, Nora For many years he lived in a small cabin and sisters, Axel Henry, Alice Marie, Carl watching his favorite sports teams; the Moccia of Lynnfield, Vincent (Jim) Steriti deep inside the abbey woodlands offering Einar, Walter Theodore, Ruth Elizabeth, New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, of Nahant, Rose Marie Maloney and her his life in prayerful solitude as a devout Edna Louise, and Richard Earl. Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics. husband, William, of Harwich, his many hermit. In a clearing there he tended a He was a graduate of South High in Through social media, he kept in touch nieces and nephews, and his brothers at the thriving vegetable garden for the monas- Worcester and Worcester PolyTech with many friends, family and co-workers monastery. tery kitchen and for his dear friends, the Institute. with Facebook chat and playing on-line He is predeceased by his parents, Albert poor, who were fed at The Mustard Seed, He held various positions as an Engineer games. and Theresa (DiGianni) Steriti and his a food pantry run by the Catholic Worker and Sales Manager at Rockwood Sprinkler, Lastly, Russell was a most generous, lov- brother, Angelo Steriti. in Worcester. In the evenings he fastened Sem-Tec, Inc., retiring from TBV, Inc. ing and humorous man. He was the moral Born in 1930 in Revere, Massachusetts, rosaries for the abbey’s porter’s lodge. After his very short retirement, he became compass of the family giving everything he Edward Joseph Steriti attended Revere In the hearts of the monastic community a consultant for Ballco Manufacturing, Inc. could to his loved ones. High School and Boston University, where “Father Eddie” remains a deeply respected Russell is survived by his wife, Lorraine Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandfather, he was enrolled in a program of pre-law brother monk. With gratitude for the gift A. (Dion) Carlson. He also leaves behind we will all miss you! studies. of his presence among us, the monks of St. his 14 children: Crystal Carlson of San Donations may be made to the Ovarian After some time as a store clerk, Father Joseph’s Abbey commend his soul to your Francisco, CA; Claudia Carlson Bunn of Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Edward entered the Franciscan Order of prayers. Oxford; Curt Carlson and his wife Laurie of Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY 10122, or at Friars Minor at Immaculate Conception There are no calling hours. A funeral Worcester; Cindy Hammond and her hus- www.ocrf.org/donatenow to support ovari- Monastery in Troy, New York, but stayed Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Abbey band Alan of Oxford; Candace LaRochelle an cancer research. only a short time, subsequently entering on Tuesday, May 6. Burial was in the abbey and her husband Raymond of Melbourne, the Trappist community at St. Joseph’s cemetery. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main Abbey in Spencer in 1951, where he took Contributions in his memory may be FL; Charlene Nappa and her husband Street, Oxford, directed the arrangements. the name Brother Bonaventure. made to Father Edward’s favorite charity, Vincent of Palm Bay, FL; Claudette Tinsley www.paradisfuneralhome.com Eventually reverting to his baptismal the Catholic Medical Mission Board, 10 and her husband Gary of Oxford; Cookie name, Father Edward pronounced his West 17th Street, New York, N.Y. 10011- Johnson of Oxford; Craig Carlson of Oxford; solemn vows at the abbey in 1956 and 5765. was ordained a priest there in 1957. He The J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, was soon sent to help establish two of the 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer, 508-885-3992, Josephine M. Barrett, 80 abbey’s foundations: In 1959 to Our Lady of directed the arrangements. AUBURN AND ISLIP stress and as a housekeeper at Southside TERRACE, N.Y. — Hospital in Bay Shore, NY from where she Josephine M. (Maida) retired. Gary Mongeon, 56 Barrett, 80, of 667 Her favorite times were spent laughing Washington St., died with her loving family and Long Island girl WEBSTER — Gary “Turtle” Mongeon, School. peacefully, Friday, May friends Emma, Carmen, Mary and Sheila. 56, of Webster, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 Gary was a self-employed painter and 2, 2014 at St. Vincent She also leaves behind numerous cousins, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, had previously worked at United Lens. Hospital in Worcester. nieces, nephews and friends whom she Worcester. He enjoyed ice fishing and the outdoors. She leaves behind her loved dearly. He leaves two sons, Christopher Bellen He was affiliated with several motorcycle husband of 61 years, “Jo” left her mark on this life as a strong of North Conway, NH and Gary Mongeon clubs. Eugene W. Barrett; her and devoted friend, mother and grand- of Webster; a daughter, Sonya Mongeon A graveside service will be held on sons, Gene Barrett and his wife Karen mother. The family is eternally grateful of North Adams; his father, Lawrence Friday, May 9 at 10:45 a.m. in North of Belleville, Ill., and Arthur Barrett and for the constant love and support. Mom, Mongeon Sr. of Fitchburg; his mother, Cemetery, Oxford. his wife Denise of Brookfield; her daugh- Grandma, “Jo” will be missed by all. Jeanne (McMaster) Mongeon of Spencer; Calling hours at the Shaw-Majercik ter, Donna Marie Rose and her husband Private calling hours will be held at the a brother, Lawrence Mongeon Jr. of Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster Jeffrey of Selden, NY; 8 grandchildren and convenience of the family with a Memorial Brimfield; two sisters, Debra Mongeon are Friday, May 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. 5 great-grandchildren. Mass at a later date on Long Island. of Webster and Mary Ann Stanhope of In lieu of flowers, the family requests She is predeceased by a son, Gary Barrett In lieu of flowers, contributions may be Southbridge; three grandchildren; several donations be made to the American Cancer in 2008. made to American Diabetes Association, nieces and nephews. Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA Born in New York City, she was the Long Island Chapter, 330 Old Country Rd., Gary was born in Southbridge and lived 01701. daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Ste 206, Mineola, NY, 11501. in Webster most of his life. A guest book is available at www. (Saccio) Maida and recently moved here in J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 He was a graduate of Shepherd Hill High shaw-majercik.com. March from Long Island where along with Maple Terr., Spencer is directing arrange- her husband enjoyed a wonderful life. ments for the family. She worked for many years as a seam- www.morin-morrison.com Katherine McFee, 45

SPENCER — previously at Maple Street School. She also Katherine “Katy had worked in the Intensive Care Unit at (Walker) McFee, 45, of UMASS Medical Center in Worcester. Jolicoeur Avenue, died Born in Exeter, NH, she later graduated Friday, May 2, 2014 at from Shepherd Hill Regional High School her home. in Dudley, Class of 1987 and went on to earn She leaves her hus- her Degree in Nursing from Northeastern band of 10 years, Harry University in Boston, Class of 1992. E. McFee III; her chil- She was very active with Spencer Youth dren: Samantha G. and Soccer and its fundraising. Benjamin E. McFee, She was a voracious reader and a Boston Harry E. McFee IV, Kayla M. McFee and sports fan. her fiancé Koby Earnest and Kelley M. A memorial service for Katy was held McFee, all of Spencer; her granddaughter, on Thursday, May 8 in the Charlton City Kylie Earnest of Spencer; her parents, E. United Methodist Church, 74 Stafford St., Allan and Priscilla S. (Standish) Walker Charlton. of Charlton; a brother, Scott A. Walker In lieu of flowers, memorial donations and his wife Deborah of Oxford; a sis- may be made to the Katy W. McFee Fund, ter, Deborah W. Murphy and her husband c/o Spencer Bank, 176 Main St, Spencer, Douglas of Madison, Alabama and sever- MA 01562, which will be used for the educa- al nieces and nephews, including Felicia, tion of Samantha and Benjamin. Zachary and Chad Walker and Paige and J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Patrick Murphy who were very dear to her. Maple Terr., Spencer, directed the arrange- Katy was a registered nurse and most ments for the family. recently was the school nurse at Knox www.morin-morrison.com Trail Junior High School in Spencer and Donna V. Jones, 67 LEICESTER — Donna passed away April 18. V. (Vicknair) Jones, 67, Born in New Orleans, she was the daugh- of 19 Pleasant St., passed ter of Guy A. and Julie (Madere) Vicknair. away Friday, May 2, Donna was a hostess at Chili’s in 2014 at The Meadows of Shrewsbury for many years. Leicester. At her request no services are planned. She leaves her son, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be Brandon G. Jones of made to either Worcester Animal Rescue Worcester; her daugh- League, 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA ter, Kelley A. Derry of 01606 or Why Me Inc, 1152 Pleasant St., Leicester; 4 grandchil- Worcester, MA 01602. dren, Paige and Guy Jones and Jessica and Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., Holly Derry, all of Leicester. Leicester is assisting the family with funer- She also leaves her former daughter-in- al arrangements. law, Audra E. Jones of Leicester. www.morin-morrison.com Her daughter in law Michele L. Jones MAY SPECIAL: 1ST MONTH FREE! Good Local Newspaper” “Every Town Deserves a TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Friday, May 9, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 OBITUARIES Fr. Basil Byrne, 93 Elphege J. Lebel, 88 returned to the Spencer Abbey to work SPENCER – Father on its dairy farm and in its machine shop, SPENCER — Elphege J. Lebel, 88, of 40 Spencer and retiring in 1987. Basil Byrne, 93, OCSO, also supplying for those same duties with Wall Street, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 He enjoyed the theater, a Trappist monk of St. the Trappistine Nuns at Mount St. Mary’s in The Meadows of Leicester after a short playing bingo, bowling, oil Joseph’s Abbey, 167 Abbey, in Wrentham. illness. painting, and dog and horse North Spencer Road, Later studies at Providence College He leaves a brother, John P. Lebel of Boca racing. died very peacefully helped prepare him for priestly ordina- Raton, FL; a sister, Marie L. St. Thomas of He touched the lives of on Friday, May 2, 2014 tion in 1976 and his subsequent service as Sterling and several nieces and nephews. many and will be deeply in St Vincent Hospital, accountant at St. Joseph’s Abbey’s indus- He was predeceased by a brother, Paul T. missed by all who knew him. He loved get- Worcester, surrounded tries: Trappist Preserves and The Holy Lebel and a sister, Sr. Bernice A. Lebel, SP. ting together with family and friends and by a delegation of his Rood Guild. Over the span of the next twen- Mr. Lebel was born in Lawrence, son of was often the life of the party. monastic brothers. ty-two years he labored diligently as the Elphege E. and Edith (Howe) Lebel. A graveside service was held Thursday, Born in 1921 in Washington, abbey’s chief librarian. He served in the United States Army May 8 in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Pennsylvania, Leo Henry Byrne attended The last decade of his life was spent in during World War II with Company Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh the monastery’s infirmary where he could A-188th Engineer Combat Battalion in the Winchendon. and St. Michael’s Seminary, Conesus, New often be found at his computer, coaxing European Theater of War. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations York, run by the Society of the Divine from it inspirational note cards of his own He grew up in the Webster Square may be made to The Meadows Resident Word, a Catholic missionary order founded design for family and friends, while at off- area and as a young man he attended Activity Fund, 111 Huntoon Memorial in the Netherlands. A year later he traveled hours he sat patiently fitting thousands Commerce High School, worked at the Highway, Rochdale, MA 01542. to Techny, Illinois to join that same reli- of complex puzzle pieces into large, very Plymouth Theater and First National Store J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 gious order but left after only a year. beautiful pastoral scenes. of Worcester. He worked at Speedway Auto Maple Terr., Spencer, directed the arrange- Returning to Pittsburgh, he became Father Basil was 66 years in monastic Body, on Mill St.reet which his family ments. an engineer and information writer at vows and 38 years a priest. He suffered owned for many years before moving to www.morin-morrison.com Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing from severe hearing impairment most of Company. his life but in quiet faithfulness he none- In 1946 he entered the Trappist Abbey theless devoted himself to many long hours Jeffrey E. Dumas, 67 of Our Lady of the Valley in Valley Falls, of prayer and work. For this he will be WARREN and PORT He was born in West Springfield son of Rhode Island as a Lay Brother, taking gratefully remembered by his family in CHARLOTTE, Fla. the late Raymond E. and Joyce J. (Johnston) the name Brother Basil. After the fire in Pittsburgh and by his monastic brothers — Jeffrey E. Dumas, Dumas and grew up in Agawam before 1950 that completely destroyed that monas- who commend his soul to your prayers. 67, of Warren, died moving to Warren in 1974. tery, he moved with the rest of the monas- A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Wednesday, April 30, Mr. Dumas was an outside salesman tic community to its new location at St. Joseph’s Abbey on Friday, May 9. Burial 2014 at his winter home for Grossman’s for 27 years and then later Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer where he pro- was in the abbey cemetery. in Port Charlotte, FL. worked 12 years at GV Moore Lumber Co. nounced his solemn vows in 1951. Five J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, He leaves his lov- before retiring in 2008. years later he was sent to help construct 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer, 508-885-3992, ing wife of 46 years, He was a member of St. Paul’s Church a new monastic foundation in Snowmass, directed the arrangements. Rosemary (Attardi) in Warren, the Fellowship Church of Colorado. With that work completed, he Dumas; his daughter, Englewood, FL and was a CCD teacher Michelle Dumas Michalak and her husband and a member of the Warren Finance Scott Michalak; one sister, Linda Williams Committee. In the past he coached Little Chester Yaskoski, 94 and her husband Blaine; two brothers, League and All Stars in Warren. BROOKFIELD — Chester J. Yaskoski, Auburn, the son of Frank Robert Dumas and his wife Deborah and A Funeral Mass for Jeffrey was held 94, a Brookfield resident for over 90 years, and Mary (Dumbkowski) Keith Dumas and his wife Dorothy; his Thursday, May 8, in St. Paul’s Church in passed away peacefully on Yaskoski. He was one of nine mother-in-law, Josephine Attardi; two Warren. Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Quaboag brothers and sisters who pre- grandsons, Jarek and Karlen and several The Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center after deceased him. nieces and nephews. Main St., West Brookfield, directed the a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 68 He was predeceased by his son, Kevin M. arrangements. Chester served in the United States Army years, Merle (Aspinwall) Dumas in 1996. varnumfuneralhome.com during World War II in Europe and was Yaskoski; their daughter, directly involved in the Normandy D-Day Gwendolyn Yaskoski of Sturbridge; their invasion. son, Wayne and wife Liisa of Brookfield; Isabel Lam, 93 Mr. Yaskoski worked for J.A. Polito & 3 grandchildren, Christopher Yaskoski of BARRE — Isabel Lam, 93, passed away long resident of Barre. Sons Construction Co. of Worcester until North Brookfield, twin granddaughters, peacefully on April 26, 2014 in Quaboag Isabel will be greatly missed by her lov- he retired. Lindsey and Lauren of Brookfield; many Rehabilitation & Skilled Care in West ing family and many friends. Chester enjoyed gardening, fishing and nieces and nephews. Brookfield. Her funeral Mass was held on Thursday, winter trips to Florida for escaping the The family wishes to thank the staff of She is predeceased by her husband Roy May 1 in St. Joseph’s Church, South St., cold and enjoying salt water fishing after Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Lam in 1975. Barre. Burial was in Glen Valley Cemetery. retirement. Chester and Merle also drove Center for the compassionate care and com- She leaves 3 sons Robert of Pryor, OK and Donations may be made in her name to to Alaska three times to visit his brother fort given to Chester and family members. Howard and David, both of Barre and many St. Joseph’s Church, 29 South St., Barre, Bill and wife Irene His funeral service was held Tuesday, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces MA 01005. where they enjoyed salmon fishing May 6, in the Pillsbury Funeral Home, and nephews. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre and the beautiful scenery. Chester often Rte 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., Brookfield. Isabel was also predeceased by a son, Road, Barre, directed the arrangements. expressed to his family they Burial with full Military Honors was in Carl Lam in 2002; a daughter, Phyllis O’Dell Please visit Pillsburyfuneralhome.com need to see Alaska. Brookfield Cemetery. and a grandson, Arnold. for online tribute. Chester was a devoted husband and Please visit Pillsburyfuneralhome.com She was born in Ware and has been a life loving family man. Chester was born in for online tribute. CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered a free program for 3-5 year olds and their program is made possible with funding for listings for government, educational and caregivers. Using a story hour format, the WEDNESDAY from a MA Dept. of Early Education and non-profit organizations. Send all calen- program focuses on pre -reading skills Care Coordinated Family and Community dar listings and happenings by mail to and practice. It meets today from 1 to 2 MAY 14 Engagement grant, administered by the “Calendar” at Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box p.m. May 12 in the community room of LEICESTER — The Leicester Senior Collaborative for Educational Services. 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) the Richard Sugden Library. Pre-register Center, 40 Winslow Ave. is proud to 764-8015 or by e-mail to atremblay@stone- with the library by calling 508-885-7513. announce that the Law Office of Nick FRIDAY bridgepress.com. Please write “calendar” in Also, Fun with Math—Leap into equations Kaltsas, in conjunction with the Sheriff’s the subject line. All calendar listings must when we combine hopscotch and math! We department, will be presenting an import- MAY 16 be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday to be pub- will also find a fun way to calculate your ant informational meeting about recog- SPENCER — Friends of the Richard lished in the following Friday’s edition. We phone number. Meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m. nizing and protecting yourself against Sugden Library, Spencer, Book and Bake will print such listings as space allows. at the Richard Sugden Library for kids in instances of fraud at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sale will be held on May 16 and 17. The grades K-6. May 14. Included in their presentation Richard Sugden Library, Spencer, is now FRIDAY will be an enlightening film with prison accepting donations for the Friends of LEICESTER — State Senator Michael inmates. This presentation promises to the Library Book and Bake Sale. Please, MAY 9 Moore (or his representative) will hold shed some new light on an area of increas- no encyclopedias, magazines, National LEICESTER — Office hours for Rep. office hours from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 12 ing concern to seniors. The program is free Geographic magazines, Readers Digest John Binienda will be held from 10 a.m. at the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow and all are encouraged to attend. condensed books, or text books. We need to noon at the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Ave. help setting up and staffing the Book Sale. Winslow Avenue, Leicester. TUESDAY LEICESTER — Are you dealing with the If you would like to help, make donations loss of someone who was special to you? or bake for the sale, call the library at 508- WARREN — Quaboag Regional MAY 13 If so, feel free to bring your favorite coffee 885-7513 or email Debbie at richardsugden- Middle/High School Drama, 284 Old West BROOKFIELD — Tom Clancy will pres- cup (we’ll fill it with your choice of coffee, [email protected] Brookfield Road, Warren, will present ent “Travel to the Land of Fire,” a program tea or hot chocolate) and join Sister Kathy or [email protected]. “Grease The Musical” at 7 p.m. May 9 and about the people and culture of Georgia, (from St. Joseph’s Church) and Barbara NORTH BROOKFIELD - The “Friends” at 2 and 7 p.m. May 10. Tickets are on sale formerly part of the U.S.S.R at 11:30 Paszuk (Outreach Coordinator) from 1 of the North Brookfield Council on Aging now for $10 for adults and $7 for students a.m. Tuesday, May 13 at the Brookfield until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at annual dinner dance, celebrating 12 years and seniors. Call the school for tickets at Congregational Church. Coffee, tea, cider the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow of the Senior Center at 29 Forrest St. will 413-436-5991. and desserts will be provided. Avenue. Sister Kathy and Barbara will be held Friday, May 16. For those who love facilitate a bereavement program which to dance and for all those who just like to SATURDAY SPENCER — Early childhood programs will focus on helping you make those dif- listen to the music and watch other people meet today at the Richard Sugden Library. ficult adjustment to the loss of someone in dance, this is good news. Doors open at 5:45 MAY 10 The toddler program, for kids 18 months to our life. This informal program is non-de- p.m. Appetizers made by members of the N. BROOKFIELD — “Basic Pistol Safety 3 years of age and their caregivers, meets nominational and everyone is welcome. N.B. C.O.A. and a cash bar and wine bar Course” in our indoor pistol range at the from 10-11 a.m. The pre-K program for kids will begin at 6 p.m. Baked stuffed chicken North Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club, 20 that will be three by October 1st and older LEICESTER — The Leicester Garden dinner catered by Annie’s Country Kitchen Boynton Road, North Brookfield. The cost meets from 11 a.m. to noon. The programs Club will meet on Wednesday, May 14 of Sturbridge complete with ice cream sun- is $65 per person and includes all materials are free but registration is required and at 7 p.m. at the Leicester Senior Center, daes by the “Friends” will be served at 7 and ammo. You must register by May 10, can be done today. Please call the library 40 Winslow Avenue. Come join us at a p.m. Andy Caron will once again donate 2014 to take the course on the following at 508-885-7513 for more information and Victorian Tea Party. The guest speaker, his time and talent as our disc jockey. Saturday. The course will start at 9 a.m. to register. Registration can also be done Patricia Perry, will talk about tea, tea He’s the best and makes it a fun night for and will last approximately 6 hours. So, online at wwwspencerpubliclibrary.org. A houses and the language of flowers. Please everyone. Tickets are still a $15 donation bring snacks. Call Dale Hevy at 508-867-9073 New twist on Bing and other word games bring your own teacup and we will be serv- per person. This is not a fundraiser. It’s a for more information and to register. and activities. Meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m. ing little fancy tea house goodies. This will celebration of our wonderful senior center. in the community room for kids in grades be a fun night. The public is invited. E. BROOKFIELD — Cub Scout Pack 148 K-6. of East Brookfield will hold a Car Wash, THURSDAY Bake Sale and Bottle/Can Drive from LEICESTER — Come to the Leicester 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 10 at the East Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave. from 11:30 MAY 15 Brookfield Fire Department. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 13 for a very special LEICESTER — The Breakfast Club will celebration of Mother’s day. The festive meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 15 at the ROCHDALE — Christ Church, 1089 event will feature a Neil Diamond Tribute Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave. Stafford St., Rochdale will hold a Flea and ice cream provided by the Meadows Due to the rising cost of the “goodies,” Market/Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and turkey dinner. The cost of the dinner there is a $3 fee for the breakfast. Saturday, May 10. There will be some- is a minimal $2.50. Call 508-892-7016 for res- thing for everyone. beautifully handcraft- ervations for lunch. W. BROOKFIELD — Join us for ed items, collectibles, some antiques and “Musical Fun for Families!” with Brianne more. NO Early Birds. SPENCER — The Spencer Garden Club Miers on Thursday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m. will hold meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May in the second floor meeting room of the MONDAY 13 at the American Legion, 175 Main St., Merriam-Gilbert Public Library, West Spencer. This is the annual Spring Plant Brookfield. Come sing, dance and play MAY 12 Sale and Auction. Hostesses will be: Joan along. For children, ages 0-5 and their SPENCER — Getting Ready To Read is Bedard, Kathy Bokis and Gwen Bugbee. families. No registration required. This 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, May 9, 2014 LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Mortgagee reserves the right, at its election, TERMS OF SALE: north line of said Street to the point of be- REAL ESTATE to sell the property to the second highest A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) ginning. CONTAINING about one eighth By virtue and in execution of the Power of bidder at the public auction provided that Dollars by certified or bank check will be acres The above described premises are Sale contained in a certain mortgage giv- Mortgagee, in its discretion, may require required to be paid by the purchaser at conveyed subject to an easement for sew- en by Dominic Kirchner II, as Trustee of (1) said second highest bidder to deposit the time and place of sale. The balance er and water pipes across a strip of land Draward Realty Trust to PENSCO Trust the amount of the required deposit as set is to be paid by certified or bank check at 8 feet in width running from North Street Company Custodian FBO Louis Bedard forth herein within three (3) business days Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California to a new schoolhouse lot of the Town of IRA, PENSCO Trust Company Custodian after written notice to the second highest Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or Spencer along the entire easterly line of FBO Donald O’Sullivan IRA, and PENS- bidder of the default of the previous high- by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton High- the above described premises as granted CO Trust Company Custodian FBO Tam- est bidder, (2) the second highest bidder to lands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within to said town by deed dated September 26, berlaine Harris IRA, said mortgage being execute a Memorandum of Sale, and (3) thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed 1956, and recorded with the Worcester dated July 17, 2012, and recorded in the the closing to occur within twenty (20) days will be provided to purchaser for recording District Registry of Deeds. The description Worcester County Registry of Deeds in of said written notice, time being of the es- upon receipt in full of the purchase price. of the property contained in the mortgage Book 49325, Page 72, of which mortgage sence unless the Mortgagee agrees other- The description of the premises contained shall control in the event of a typographical the undersigned is the present holder for wise. The Mortgagee reserves the right to in said mortgage shall control in the event error in this publication. For Mortgagor’s Ti- breach of the conditions of said mortgage sell any parcel or any portion thereof sepa- of an error in this publication. tle see deed dated January 31, 2008, and and for the purpose of foreclosing, the rately, or in any order that Mortgagee may Other terms, if any, to be announced at recorded in Book 42363 at Page 274 with same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 choose and/or to postpone this sale to a the sale. the Worcester County (Worcester District) A.M. on Thursday, May 22, 2014, upon later time or date by public proclamation GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Registry of Deeds. TERMS OF SALE: Said the premises described in said mortgage, at the time and date appointed for the sale Present holder of said mortgage premises will be sold and conveyed subject namely 130 Ward Street, North Brookfield, and to further postpone any adjourned sale to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and date by public proclamation at the time and By its Attorneys, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, singular the premises described in said date appointed for the adjourned sale date. HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage, to wit: Other terms, if any, to be announced at the 150 California Street mortgage above described. FIVE THOU- The land in North Brookfield, Worcester time and place of the sale. Newton, MA 02458 SAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase County, Massachusetts, known and desig- The description for the premises contained (617) 558-0500 price must be paid in cash, certified check, nated as follows: in said mortgage shall control in the event 201308-0492 - TEA bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the The land in North Brookfield on the South- of a typographical error in this publication. April 25, 2014 time and place of the sale by the purchas- erly side of Ward Street, being shown on a May 2, 2014 er. The balance of the purchase price shall plan entitled “Plan of Lots in North Brook- PENSCO Trust Company May 9, 2014 be paid in cash, certified check, bank trea- field, Mass. Owned by Jacob Byczek and Custodian FBO Louis Bedard IRA, surer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) Rosa L. Byczek, dated July 17, 1974, The- PENSCO Trust Company Notice of Public Hearing – days after the date of sale. Other terms odore P. Drazek, R.L.S. North Brookfield, Custodian FBO Donald O’Sullivan Planning Board to be announced at the sale. Marinosci Mass.” Said plan being recorded with the IRA and PENSCO Trust Company The Spencer Planning Board will hold a Law Group, P.C. 275 West Natick Road, Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Custodian FBO Tamberlaine public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Suite 500 Warwick, RI 02886 Attorney for Book 403 Plan 3, said land being more par- Harris IRA, in McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town Quicken Loans, Inc. Present Holder of the ticularly bounded and described as follows: Present Holder of said Mortgage Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA, on Mortgage Telephone: (401) 234-9200 MLG BEGINNING at an iron pin in the southerly the following item starting at 7:00 PM or as File No.: 13-15721 A-4454898 04/25/2014, line of Ward Street, said iron pin being the By ______soon thereafter as can be heard: 05/02/2014, 05/09/2014 Northwestern corner of the lot herein de- Francis R. Mirkin, Its Attorney Public Hearing – Major Site Plan Re- April 25, 2014 scribed, and being the northeastern corner BACON WILSON, P.C. view, Applicant/Owner: Todd A. Davis, May 2, 2014 of a Roadway as shown on said plan; 33 State Street JAD Realty Trust. Location: 401 East Main May 9, 2014 THENCE S. 6° 06’ E. 200.00 feet along Springfield, MA 01103 Street, Spencer Assessor’s Map R35-31. said Roadway to an iron pin also in the Project: Spencer Veterinary Hospital is (SEAL) Easterly line of said Roadway; Thence S. April 25, 2014 proposing to construct a new 6,990 sq. ft. THE COMMONWEALTH OF 6° 06’ E. 124.83 feet along said Roadway May 2, 2014 single story veterinary facility with associ- MASSACHUSETTS to a point; May 9, 2014 ated parking. Facility is located within the LAND COURT THENCE S. 63° 24’ E. 94.52 feet also Commercial Zoning District. DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT along said Roadway to a point at other land NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Interested parties may review the appli- 2014 MISC. 483208 of Jacob Byczek and Rosa L. Byczek; REAL ESTATE cation at the Office of Development & In- ORDER OF NOTICE THENCE N. 77° 53’ E. 216.48 feet along By virtue and in execution of the Pow- spectional Services in Memorial Town Hall To: said Byczek land to an iron pin at other er of Sale contained in a certain mortgage during regular business hours. Jerry J. Bellizzi and Brendalee M. Bellizzi land of Jacob Byczek and Rosa L. Byczek; given by David S. Ramsey Jr. and Audrey May 2, 2014 and to all persons entitled to the benefit of THENCE N. 17° 32’ W. 200.00 feet along J. Ramsey to Mortgage Electronic Regis- May 9, 2014 the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 said Byczek land to an iron pin; tration Systems, Inc., dated July 24, 2006 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: THENCE N. 74° 15’ W. 129.50 feet to an and recorded with the Worcester County Commonwealth of Massachusetts Green Tree Servicing LLC iron pin; (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at The Trial Court claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage THENCE N. 11° 42’ W. 200.00 feet to an Book 39510, Page 75, of which mortgage Probate and Family Court covering real property in Spencer, num- iron pin in the southerly line of Ward Street; the undersigned is the present holder by Worcester Division bered 103 Maple St., given by Jerry J. THENCE S. 69° 43’ W. 24.60 feet along assignment from Mortgage Electronic Worcester Probate and Family Court Bellizzi and Brendalee M. Bellizzi to Mort- the southerly line of Ward Street; Thence Registration Systems, Inc. to Countrywide 225 Main Street gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., S. 79° 32’ W. 85.40 feet along the southerly Home Loans, Inc. dated April 30, 2008 and Worcester, MA 01608 dated August 23, 2006, and recorded with line of Ward Street to the point of begin- recorded with said registry on May 8, 2008 (508) 831-2200 the Worcester County (Worcester District) ning. at Book 42807 Page 353 and by assign- Docket No. WO14P1376EA Registry of Deeds at Book 39729, Page Containing 75,600 sq. ft. of land, more or ment from Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Estate of: Theresa M. Sherman 304 has/have filed with this court a com- less. to Green Tree Servicing LLC dated Sep- Date of Death: 03/04/2014 plaint for determination of Defendant’s/De- SUBJECT to pole and line rights granted tember 19, 2013 and recorded with said INFORMAL PROBATE fendants’ Servicemembers status. Western Massachusetts Electric Compa- registry on September 27, 2013 at Book PUBLICATION NOTICE If you now are, or recently have been, ny and New England Telephone and Tele- 51558 Page 392, for breach of the con- To all persons interested in the above-cap- in the active military service of the United graph Company as set forth in instrument ditions of said mortgage and for the pur- tioned estate, by Petition of States of America, then you may be enti- dated June 13, 1958 and recorded as pose of foreclosing, the same will be sold Petitioner Carol A. Hauver of Spencer MA a tled to the benefits of the Servicemembers aforesaid in Book 2613, Page 155. at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. on May 19, Will has been admitted to informal probate. Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclo- SUBJECT to RESTRICTIONS as set forth 2014, on the mortgaged premises located Carol A. Hauver of Spencer MA has been sure of the above-mentioned property on in instrument recorded as aforesaid in at 100 Chestnut Street, Spencer, Worces- informally appointed as the Personal Rep- that basis, then you or your attorney must Book 2717, Page 161. ter County, Massachusetts, all and singular resentative of the estate to serve without file a written appearance and answer in this BEING the premises most commonly the premises described in said mortgage, surety on the bond. court at Three Pemberton Square, Bos- known as 130 Ward Street, North Brook- TO WIT: The estate is being administered under ton, MA 02108 on or before June 9, 2014 field, MA. The following land in Spencer, Worcester informal procedure by the Personal Rep- or you will be forever barred from claiming Being the same premises conveyed to County, Massachusetts, being a certain resentative under the Massachusetts Uni- that you are entitled to the benefits of said the grantors herein by Deed recorded in tract of land with the buildings thereon situ- form Probate Code without supervision by Act. Worcester District Registry of Deeds at ated on the North side of Chestnut Street, the Court. Inventory and accounts are not Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Book 48953, Page 36. bounded and described as follows: required to be filed with the Court, but inter- Justice of this Court on April 24, 2014. Subject to restrictions of record if the same Beginning at the Southeast corner thereof ested parties are entitled to notice regard- Attest: are in force and applicable. on the North side of said street at a point ing the administration from the Personal Deborah J. Patterson Said premises will be sold subject to and/or Sixty-four and One-half (64 1/2) feet West- Representative and can petition the Court Recorder with the benefit of any and all restrictions, erly of the Southwest corner of land now or in any matter relating to the estate, includ- 201309-0215-TEA easements, improvements, covenants, formerly of Catherine Casey; ing distribution of assets and expenses of May 9, 2014 outstanding tax title, municipal or other Thence Northerly by land now or formerly administration. Interested parties are enti- public taxes, assessments, liens or claims of Joseph Ethier about One Hundred Sev- tled to petition the Court to institute formal in the nature of liens, rights of parties in enty-four (174) feet to land now or formerly proceedings and to obtain orders terminat- (SEAL) possession, and existing encumbrances of of the Bigwood Woolen Company at a point ing or restricting the powers of Personal COMMONWEALTH OF record created prior to the mortgage, if any Forty-three (43) feet West of the Southeast Representatives appointed under informal MASSACHUSETTS there be. corner of said Woolen Co. land; procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, LAND COURT No representations, express or implied, are Thence Westerly by said Bigwood Woolen if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT made with respect to any matter concern- Co. land Forty-five (45) feet to a post; May 9, 2014 [14 MISC 482944] ing the premises which will be sold “as is”. Thence Southerly by land now or formerly ORDER OF NOTICE The successful high bidder will be respon- of Rev. M. A. K. Kelly passing about Five NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF TO: sible for paying the Massachusetts State (5) feet West of the West face of the dwell- REAL ESTATE JOSEPH P. BROOKS, Documentary Tax Stamps, all closing costs ing on the Scully premises about One Hun- Premises: 14 Highland Street, and to all persons entitled to the benefit of and all recording fees. dred Seventy-four (174) feet to the afore- Spencer, Massachusetts the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 TERMS OF SALE: The highest bidder in said Chestnut Street; By virtue and in execution of the Power of U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: the sale shall be required to deposit cash, Thence Easterly by the North line of said Sale contained in a certain mortgage giv- Nationstar Mortgage LLC claiming to have bank treasurer’s check or certified check street Forty-six (46) feet to the place of be- en by James S. Hicks, Jr. and Deborah an interest in a mortgage covering real prop- in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND DOL- ginning. D. Hicks to Mortgage Electronic Registra- erty in Spencer, numbered 13 JOLICOEUR LARS ($5,000.00) at the time and the place Being the same property conveyed to Da- tion Systems, Inc. as nominee for Drew ROAD, given by: Joseph P. Brooks to of the sale of the premises to qualify as a vid S. Ramsey, Jr. and Audrey J. Ram- Mortgage Associates, Inc. and now held Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, bidder (the present holder of the mortgage sey, husband and wife, by Quitclaim Deed by Quicken Loans, Inc., said mortgage Inc., as nominee for Salem Five Mortgage is exempt from this requirement) to be held dated August 16,1976, of record in Book dated January 31, 2008, and recorded in Company, LLC, dated August 25, 2010 by the Mortgagee. The successful bid- 6003, Page 267, in the office of the Reg- the Worcester County (Worcester Dis- , and recorded in the Worcester County der will also be required to deposit a sum istry of deeds of Worcester County, mas- trict) Registry of Deeds in Book 42363 at [Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount sachusetts. Page 276, as affected by an Assignment of Book 46214, at Page 33, has/have filed bid (less the $5,000.00 deposit) with the Being the same property commonly known Mortgage dated December 24, 2013, and with this court a complaint for determina- Mortgagee’s auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & as: 100 Chestnut Street, Spencer, MA recorded with said Deeds in Book 51909 tion of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Service- Co., Inc., 83 State Street, Springfield, Mas- 01562 at Page 254, of which mortgage the un- members status. If you now are, or recent- sachusetts 01103 within five (5) days of the Tax ID No.: OUO0800040 dersigned is the present holder, for breach ly have been, in the active military service date of the sale at the time and place of the For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed record- of the conditions in said mortgage and for of the United States of America, then you sale of the premises to be held by the Mort- ed with Worcester County (Worcester Dis- the purpose of foreclosing the same will be may be entitled to the benefits of the Ser- gagee, and the balance of the purchase trict) Registry of Deeds in Book 6003, Page sold at Public Auction on May 16, 2014, at vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object price shall be paid in cash, certified or bank 267. 11:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned treasurer’s check at the closing which shall These premises will be sold and con- all and singular the premises described in property on that basis, then you or your at- occur within thirty (30) days after the date veyed subject to and with the benefit of said mortgage, to wit: The land with build- torney must file a written appearance and of foreclosure sale, time being of the es- all rights, rights of way, restrictions, ease- ings thereon situated in said Spencer, answer in this court at Three Pemberton sence, unless the Mortgagee agrees oth- ments, covenants, liens or claims in the Worcester County, Massachusetts, bound- Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before erwise. The successful bidder at the sale nature of liens, improvements, public as- ed and described as follows: BEGINNING June 2, 2014 or you will be forever barred shall be required to sign a Memorandum of sessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax at a point on the southeast corner thereof from claiming that you are entitled to the Terms of Sale containing the above terms titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and on the north side of said Street; THENCE benefits of said Act. at the auction sale. any other municipal assessments or liens N. 32 degrees 55’ E. about 162.5 feet by Witness, Judith C. Cutler, Chief Justice In the event that the successful bidder at or existing encumbrances of record which land of John Lenat; THENCE N. 65 de- of said Court on April 15, 2014 the public auction shall default in purchas- are in force and are applicable, having pri- grees W. 21.5 feet by said Lenat land; Attest: Deborah J. Patterson ing the within described property according ority over said mortgage, whether or not THENCE S. 47 degrees 30’ W., 108.75 Recorder to the terms of this Notice of Mortgagee’s reference to such restrictions, easements, feet and S. 28 degrees 10’ W. 65 feet by May 9, 2014 Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum improvements, liens or encumbrances is land formerly of Herbert A. Aldrich to the of Sale executed at the public auction, the made in the deed. north line of said Street; THENCE on the Friday, May 9, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 Q.R. Code Challenge for April …and the winner of a random drawing of all correct entries of a $25 gift card to Teddy Bear Farms in Auburn is Diane Mandile of Webster Thank you to the businesses and to the readers who participated in this contest. You’ll find the answers below.

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NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT WEBSTER – 11 Shawn Lane! WOW CHARLTON – Lot 13 Hannah’s Way! DUDLEY – 3 Jonathan Pass! 8 Rm THOMPSON - QUADDICK DEEDED THOMPSON – 79 Sunset Hill Rd! UXBRIDGE – 70 Charles Ave! DUDLEY – 2 Dudley Oxford Rd! WEBSTER LAKE Across From w/Views a 60’ 6 Rm Ranch set on .89 Acre New Construction! 2,760’! 9 Rms! Colonial! Family Neighborhood! 1+ Acre ACCESS Across the Street! 37 Breaults Thompson Hill Near! 7 Rm Cape on 3.1 8 Rm Colonial Set on 1.93 Acres! HUGE 9 Rm Colonial! 2 Story Grand of & Access To! 103 Lakeside Ave! 6 Rm Pro Landscaped Lot w/Irrigation! Open Entry! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Lot! Applianced Kit w/Island! Liv Rm Granite Kit! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Suite! Landing! Swim, Fish, Canoe, Kayak, Beautiful Acres! Remodeled Applianced Featuring 4 Bdrms & 2.5 Tile Baths! Ranch! Tile Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm! Cathedrals! Flr Plan! Eat-in Appliance Kit w/Center Isl! Etc! 4 Plus Rm Expandable Cape! Yr Kitchen! Dining Rm w/Tile Flr! Huge Master Bath! Hrdwd Flrs Throughout Applianced Kit w/Ceramic Tile! 4Bdrms! 3 Bdrms 2 w/Walk In Closets! Spa Like w/Cathedrals! Din Rm! 3 Spacious 2.5 Baths! 20x20 Fam Rm! Hardwoods! Bdrms w/Walk-ins! Master Bath w/ Formal Din Rm & Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Rd Living or Ideal 2nd Home! 12x38 Living Rm w/Frplc & Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms 1st Flr! Frplcd Fam Rm! Eat-in Kit w/ Master Bdrm w/Walk-in Closet & Bathrm w/Marble Shower! 2 Baths! 2 Car 2x6 Construction! Central Air! Trex Great Rm w/Surround Sound! Master Deck! Appliance Eat-in Kit! 2 Bdrms! - 2 on First Flr w/Hrdwds! Second Flr 2 Granite Counters & S&S Appliances! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! Walk-out Garage! Corner Lot! Wrap Around Deck! Sep Tub & Shower! 2 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level! 1/2Acre Corner 1st Flr Laundry! Huge Basement! Decking! 2 Car Gagage! 1+ Acre! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Game Rm! Full Basement! Recent Furnace! Rm Master Suite w/Bath! 2 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level! 2 Car Garage! Swimming, Boating & Fishing Within 100 Lot! Gas Heat! $279,900.00 Feet! $199,900.00 $239,900.00 $399,000.00 2 Car Garage! $329,900.00 $189,900.00 Breezeway to Garage! $229,900.00 $379,900.00

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW LISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEW LISTING WEBSTER – New England WEBSTER – 6 LeBouef Lane! OXFORD – 34 Wheelock St! THOMPSON – 1496 Riverside Dr! OXFORD – 93 Charlton Street! WEBSTER – 1 Dominique Dr! WEBSTER – 8 Pinehurst Dr! 5+ Rm DUDLEY – 309 Dresser Hill Young 7 Rm Colonial! 1.9 Acres! 28’ Commons! 55+! 6 B Deerfield Rd! Huge 12 Rm Cape! Spacious Spacious 6 Rm Ranch! Great View Conveniently Located 2 Family Cape! 8 Rm Custom Ranch w/Brady Sun Brand New! 6 Rm Split! Huge Ranch! Eat-in Applianced Country Kit! 7/3 Rooms! 4/1 Bedrooms! Applianced! Farmers Porch! New Carpet & Paint Rm & Attached 2 Car Garage! 27.5x52’! Cabinet Packed Tile Dr.W! 5 Rms! Applianced Granite Throughout! 20’ Formal Dining Rm! of Webster Lake! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Throughout! Tile Kit w/Breakfast Nook! Kit w/Tile Flr! Liv Rm & Din Area w/ Brick Fireplace Liv Rm! Den plus 2 Liv Rm w/Hrdwds, Bow Window & Separate Utilities! Oil Heat – Recent Applianced Kit! Hrdwds Throughout! Kitchen w/Dining Area! 3 Bdrms! Bdrms, or 3 Bdrms w/Hardwood Flrs! 32’ Frplcd Living Rm w/Hrdwds! 1st Liv & Din Rms w/Hrdwd Flrs! 3 Bdrms! Hardwoods! 2 Bdrms! Master w/Tray or 2nd Flr Masters! 4/5 Bdrms! 3 Recessed Lighting! Fully Appliance Furnace! Great Yard - 27,007 SqFt 3 Bdrms! 3 Bathrms! 2 Frplcs! 2 Baths! Master Suite & Bath! Full Tile Bath! Enclosed Porch! Lower Lot! Detached 2 Car Garage! Town Master Bath w/Dual Vanities & Jacuzzi Finished Lower Level! C/Air! 1.09 2x6 Construction! 2 Car Garage! Ceiling, Walk-in Closet & ? Bath! 1.5 Baths! Finished Lower Level! Garage! Kit! Din Rm & Fam Rm! 1st Flr Tub! 2.5 Tiled Baths! 23’ Fam Rm! C/Air! Baths! A/C! Full Basement! Garage! Level w/Stone Fireplace! Attached In-Ground Pool! $20K Flooring Laundry! Carport for 2 Cars! 1/2 Acre Water! Recent Title V Septic System! Acres! Paver Patio! Shed! Central Air! Deck! Town Services! 2 Car Garage! AGPool! $5,000 Towards $289,900.00 $239,900.00 $244,900.00 Garage! $129,900.00 Allowance! $319,900.00 Lot! $189,900.00 Cosmetics Needed! $149,900.00 Closing! $297,900.00 SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE – 263 Thompson WEBSTER LAKE – 6 Bates WEBSTER LAKE – 46 Union Point WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island! NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING Rd! Huge View of Middle Pond! Crossing! 5 Rm Contemp Ranch! 100’ Rd! 75’ Waterfront w/Panoramic Views 67 South Shore Rd! 5 Rm Summer WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island! North Pond! Western Expo! Spectacular WEBSTER LAKE – 56 Laurelwood Dr! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! 96’ Level Waterfront! 14 Room Waterfront! Sandy Beach! Open Floor of Middle Pond! Southern Exposure! Cottage! Comfortable Cozy Liv Rm Sunsets! Beautiful 3,500’, 9 Rm Colonial! Level 16,727’ Lot! 100’ Waterfront! Western Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 12 Rms/3,517’ Custom Built 2011! SS Ranch! Single Family w/2 Additional Plan! Cathedral Ceilings! Spectacular 7 Room Colonial! Open Floor Plan! w/Stone Fireplace Leading Out Totally Renovated! 4 Bdrms - 3 Lake Facing w/Decks! 3.5 Bthrms! Open Flr Applianced Granite Kit! Exquisite Formal Din Rm! Lake Facing Frplcd Liv Rm! Apartments/3 Family! 7/4/3 Rms! Lake Views! 2 Bdrms! Lake 3 Bedrooms! 2 Baths! Lake Facing to the Enclosed Porch Ideal for Plan! Liv & Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Sun Rm w/Cathedrals & Skylights! New SS Crown Moldings! Cherry Hrdwds! 3/5 Bdrms! 3.5 Granite Baths! Lake Facing 2/2/1 Bdrms! 3 Full + 2 Half Baths! Facing Master! Listed by Another Master Bedroom! 2 Car Garage! Entertaining! Kitchen! 3 Bdrms! Appliances! Kit w/Granite Isl! 14X21 Fam Rm! Lake Facing Master Suite w/ Master Suite! 4 Rm In-Law w/Granite Kit! Gas Heat! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! Pub Style Fam Rm! SOLD by Century21 Lake Realty! Listed by Another SOLD by Century21 Detached 2 Car Garage for Storage of Cathedrals, New Hrdwds, Fantastic Master Bath! Attached & Detached Garage! $759,900.00 $599.900.00 $410,000.00 Lake Realty! $563,000.00 all the Lake Toys! $389,900.00 C/Air! Buderus LP Heat! $739,900.00

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT 42 WEBSTER LAKE – 63 Point Pleasant WEBSTER LAKE ACCESS – WEBSTER LAKE - 406 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 4 S. Point WEBSTER LAKE – 20 Union Pt! WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Beacon Road! EXCEPTIONAL! Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Point Laurelwood Dr! Overlooking Lake! Island Townhouse! End Unit! 6 Pleasant Ave! Middle Pond! Rd! Middle Pond! Huge Lake Views! Rd! Expansive Views of South Pond! Snug Harbor Villas! 3,269’! Luxurious Southern Exp! 100’ Level Waterfront! 2007 Completely Renovated! 9 Rms! Ideal Second Home! Year Round 5 Room Able to Dock Boat! 7 Rm Raised Rms! 2 Bdrms! Master w/Hrdwds Southern Exp! Tons of Sun! 80’ Natural Waterfront Living! 8 Rms! 3/4 Eastern Exposure! 48’ Waterfront! Ranch! Applianced Granite Kit! Liv & Bath! 2.5 Baths! Stainless Kit w/ Custom Granite Kit! Lake Facing Frplcd Liv Rm, Fam Rm, Din Rm & Mstr 7,000’+- Lot! Small 4 Room Ranch! Open Floor Plan! Fireplaced Waterfront! 13,983’ Lot! 6+ Rm Ranch Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Frplcs! Granite Bdrm! Master w/Jacuzzi & Sep Shower! 4 Spacious Bdrms! 3 Granite Living Room! Gleaming Hardwood Floors Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling/Skylights! Hrdwds! Din/Liv w/Hrdwds! Frplcd Kitchen! S/S Appliances! Master Summer Cottage! 2 Bedrooms! Fam Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! Recently Fam Rm w/Tile Flr! CAir! Gas Heat! w/2 Living Levels! 14x18 Master w/ Baths! Possible In-Law! CAir! CVac! 3 Z Heat! Full Basement! 12x42 Full Bath! Remodel It or Tear It Throughout! 2 Bedrooms! Custom Panoramic Lake Views! Lake Facing Suite w/Private Balcony! Great Rm Dock Set Up! Ready For This Summer! Remodeled Move-n Condition! Heated Garage! 2 SLIPS! Beach! Timber Tech Covered Deck! 3 Car Garage! Docks! Private Boat Ramp! Down for the Land! Good Potential! 2 Car Garage! Gas Heat! Pool! Liv Rm w/Full Length Deck! Walk-out w/Cathedrals! C/Air! Garage! Dock! $199,900.00 $389,900.00 $749,900.00 $289,900.00 $269,900.00 Lower Level! $399,900.00 $484,900.00

3 Browning Pond Road, Spencer hope2own.com WEBSTER ~ 8 MIKES WAY Charming hip roof colonial! Great Neighborhood setting - yet 508.943.4333 tucked away for maximum privacy! Formal living & dining rms, plus Sharon Pelletier - Broker a cozy fireplaced family rm - ALL Licensed in MA, CT & RI w/beautiful hardwood floors! Lovely kitchen & informal dining w/ceram- ic floors & French doors to private rear deck! Large front to back master WE WANT YOUR bedroom, 3 Brs total! 2 car garage! 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 LISTINGS! $299,900 Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! * June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Vanessa Kubic Hoenig * Diane Strzelecki * Matt Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse Well maintained, young colonial with 3 spa- cious bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Custom cherry KILLINGLY, CT - 16 TUNK CITY RD WEBSTER LAKE - 101 BEACON PARK WEBSTER LAKE - 102 BEACON PARK WEBSTER - 7 HARRIS ST kitchen with breakfast nook and separate dining room. First floor laundry; 2 car garage under; large rear deck on partially fenced 1.43 acre lot. $339,900.00 Charlie Smith Realty & Property Management 774-823-0466 ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING! Come home to this Charming One Level Ranch Home! Immaculate, Just move NEW LISTING! Garden Unit Condo, Unit# 1 on the First Time Offered! 2300 Sq Ft Georgian Colonial! Shores of Webster Lake. One level living with Deeded NEW LISTING! Townhouse Condo Unit# 2! Grand Entry Foyer! Beautiful Curved Open Staircase! right in! 2.83 Acres of Privacy! Lg Open Level Boat Slip! Desirable end unit with side windows that Desirable end unit with deeded boat slip! Private Yard! 2x6 Construction! 6 Yr +/- young Architect provides plenty of natural sunlite! Spacious lake side balcony! Spacious Master Suite with Skylighted 4-5 Bedrooms! 2.5 Baths! Master Bath! Gas Heat! Roof, 5 Yr +/- Young 2.5 Bay Open Post & Beam facing Master Bedroom with private bath! Lg. 2nd Bath! Large 2nd Bedroom and full bath! Security Central Air! Bonus 25x37 Two Story Carriage House! Garage & much more! $199,900 bedroom & full bath. $249,900. System! $299,900. $174,000 WEBSTER - 108 THOMPSON ROAD Featured Listing DUDLEY - 22 HALL ROAD Charlton - 312 Partridge Hil Rd OPEN HOUSE 3/1 12pm-2pm OPEN HOUSE • MAY 10TH SAT. 12-2 31 Hill Top Dr., Douglas WATERFRONT!!! Come Take a Look at the Tranquil Views offered by this Unique Property on Charlton Reservoir!! *~* 4 bed, 2.5 bath, Huge Colonial in 130 Feet of Sandy Shoreline!! 4666+/- Sq Ft 4 Bedroom Hilltop Estates on over 2 acres House! A “Magazine Worthy” Remodeled Kitchen!! Quality NEW LISTING! Custom Built Executive Ranch!! Almost construction includes “Sapphire Blue” Granite Counters, 3+ acres Commercially Zoned! 340 feet Street 1700 sq. ft of living space. Open floor plan combines liv- “Biscotti” Craft-Maid Cabinets, a Stunning Cherry Island, ing & dining rooms along with a wall of custom windows Jeremy Bailey REALTOR frontage on Thompson Rd., 450 feet on Tower St., 339 Kitchen-Aide Appliances including a Double Wall Oven! Main facing backyard pool area! Cozy Fireplace! 3 season Acumen Group Real Estate feet on Paper Rd - Summit St. Included is a 2 family, Level has Open Concept with 2 Lake Facing Sliders to Deck. room with slate floor. Convenient First floor laundry! Fieldstone constructed 2 car garage. B-4 Zoned. Hard Wired Propane Generator, Pellet Stove! New Septic will Oil heat. Central air. 3 bedrooms by design or 2 master [email protected] be Installed by Sellers! New Price $389,900 rooms. 20X40 pool! Irrigation system!! $225,000 (401) 639-2991Web: www.JeremySoldMyHouse.com WEBSTER LAKE - 28 BATES POINT RD. WEBSTER WEBSTER - 34 THOMPSON RD WOODSTOCK - 475 EASTFORD RD. 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Town Water & Sewer plenty of parking, handicap access ramp, natural gas representative. $525,494. ! Don’t miss out! heat, central air, street level unit has open floor plan, tem! Functioning well & septic! Wonderful country full bath, kitchen and 2 fireplaces. $165,000 setting! $68,900 1-800-367-9898 DJ Breton Stephanie Diane Mary John Rachel Brooke Mary Karen Monique Cyrille Brad Chet Roger Sales Manager Gosselin White Collins Downs Sposato Gelhaus Popiak Chambrello Maldonado Bosio Favreau Zadora Gale

Adrienne Richard Michael Lori Charlie Charlotte Katie Mary Susan Fred Bob Mandy Elizabeth Robert Justin Roth Governale Wolak Silvia Tracy Geer Totten Scalise Rich Gillette Leonard Gruslin Zimmer Ritchotte Rinbolt Thompson $415,000 NEW LISTING Stunning Majestic Estate Brick Colonial Built in 1826 Woodstock, $475,000 NEW LISTING

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www.G679099.bhhsNEproperties.com www.G681098.bhhsNEproperties.com www.G674999.bhhsNEproperties.com www.G679231.bhhsNEproperties.com Elegant Shaker Reproduction. Cherry Kitchen. Wide Charming Sunnybrook Cottage on 18+ Private Top Selling Agent: Top Listing Agent: Top Buyer Agent: Adorable 1412 SF antique cape on Amazing Contemporary Home! Elegant One Floor Pine Flrs. Hand-Crafted Built-Ins. Includes 2nd Acres-Pond, 2-Car Garage and Artist Studio. Post & Mary Collins John Downs Susan Rich 2.47 acres. Updated throughout, new stainless Living. Attached + Detached Garage. Brazilian Approved Building Lot! Beam Great RM. kitchen, 2-stall barn, stone patio. Cherry Hardwood floors! More! John Downs 860-377-0754 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 860-336-6677 860-377-0754 860-377-2909 Stephanie Gosselin (860) 428-5960 John Downs 860-377-0754 Pomfret $235,000 NEW LISTING Pomfret $ 179,000 NEW LISTING Ashford $399,000 NEW PRICE Woodstock $264,900 NEW PRICE

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508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com Maria Reed Diane Luong Bob Zannotti Dave Vitkus Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 508-414-8101 774-230-6550 Open House Directory CRS, GRI, SRES Realtor LICENSEDLICENSED IN IN MA MA & & CT CT Call any agent listed above Connie Nedoroscik Deadline: Monday at 10am Marketing Co-ordinator “Home“Home Ownership Ownership Matters” Matters” for a showing (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse DUDLEY - $309,000 WEBSTER - INGROUND POOL OXFORD - 55+ COMMUNITY (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE MOTIVATED SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 CHARLTON * 2.5 baths * Fireplaced family rm * 3-4 BR * 2 baths * Cherry Kitchen 312 Partridge Hill Rd S 12-2pm $389,900 Hope Real Estate Group * HW floors * Cathedral ceiling * New carpeting allowance * Quality * Finished LL with walk out 508-943-4333 Master BR Suite * Fireplace * End unit * C/A DOUGLAS 23 Ash Lane 7 Lillian Ave., Webster 18 Daniel Dr 31 Hilltop Dr S 3:30-5pm Acumen Group Real Estate Hilltop Estates Jeremy Bailey THOMPSON - $169,900 DUDLEY - MUST SELL AUBURN - ON DEPOSIT 401-639-2991 8 Lesley Ave. - 6 rms., 3 BR, 1.5 baths (Diane Luong)

LIST NOW - * Water access * Sided * 4 BR + 1st floor suite MARKET IS HOT! * 3 BR * Family room * 3 baths * Fireplace GREAT TIME TO * Inground pool * WD furnace SELL!!! 144 Center St. 49 Sawmill Rd To have your open house listed in this directory please contact Sandy @ 508-909-4110

Build Your Dream House on Webster Lake 8 CONANT AVE., DUDLEY - $194,500

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Today’s job market is more the company has a reputation whether he is wearing a conser- competitive than ever before. for being informal, it might be vative business suit or a less for- According to the United States acceptable to wear a sports coat mal sport jacket and dress slacks. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the with dress slacks and a necktie. unemployment rate continued to FACIAL HAIR NECKTIE hover around 9 percent through Always keep facial hair neatly the early months of 2011. The necktie a man wears on trimmed when going on a job That unemployment rate trans- a job interview should always interview. Unruly facial hair will lates to more than 10 million be conservative tie. It’s best to create a bad first impression, unemployed Americans, all of choose an understated silk tie indicating to the interviewer that whom are fighting for jobs in a that should also match the colors you may not really care about get- market flooded with applicants. in your suit. ting the job. Facial hair used to be With that in mind, applicants taboo on a job interview, but now- know they must go above and adays facial hair is acceptable as beyond normal efforts to land a DRESS SHIRT long it is neatly trimmed. job and make themselves stand The dress shirt should always out among a slew of prospective be white and long-sleeved. Even if JEWELRY & PIERCINGS candidates. men don’t expect to remove their Standing out among applicants suit coat or sport jacket during It’s best to avoid wearing jewel- can be difficult, but candidates the interview, it’s best to wear ry and remove any visible pierc- who have earned an interview a long-sleeved shirt just in case. ings before going on a job inter- need to dress the part. A strong A long-sleeved shirt looks more view. A necklace underneath a first impression, which includes professional and a white shirt dress shirt and a wristwatch are choosing the right attire, can go matches any suit color or style. acceptable, but remove any rings a long way toward landing appli- (exception: wedding ring) and cants a job. Men should consider SHOES piercings. the following wardrobe tips when Dress shoes should always be they go on their next interviews. COLOGNE worn when interviewing for a SUIT job. Never wear sneakers or other Cologne is not necessary for footwear that doesn’t look right a job interview. Cologne can be Men should always wear a con- with a suit. Doing so will almost worn, just be sure not to apply servative suit when interviewing certainly create the impression too much. for a job. A dark navy or gray you don’t care about the job. Thanks to an overcrowded pool two-piece business suit is the Dress shoes should be nicely pol- of applicants, job interviews have standard for men. Though a con- ished. become especially difficult to servative business suit is almost come by. Men lucky enough to always appropriate, men might BELT secure an interview should dress want to look into the company A man’s belt should always the part to put themselves in the before going on an interview. If match the color of his shoes, best position to land a job. Rallying From Rejection BY RALPH LEE the interview-even if you ultimately don’t get the Right up there with hearing Donald Trump’s infa- job-means your skills and attributes are likely going mous “You’re fired” is “Sorry, you’re not hired.” to be in demand by others and you can build on the How do you deal with the rejection of not landing things you learned in interviews where you came a job? What if the big one keeps getting away? Here up short. are some things to keep in mind. Be prepared for rejection. The person who gets RN jobs still in demand George Costanza once famously intoned, “It’s not every job they ever applied for probably only applied Individuals thinking about their potential career path or a new you, it’s me.” But sometimes, it’s them, not you. for one job their entire life. You’re not alone when occupation may want to consider nursing. According to WANTED You may simply not have gotten the job because you get the brush off. While you want to go into Analytics(TM), the leading source of real-time business intelligence you weren’t the best person for it. No matter how every job interview confident you’ll do well and be for the talent marketplace, healthcare providers advertised more than skilled you are, no matter how vast your experience offered the position you seek, prepare yourself for 46,000 new jobs online for registered nurses in July 2011. There were might be, there’s always someone else more skilled the possibility that you won’t get the prize. or more experienced. And sometimes, it’s not what five metropolitan areas that saw a considerable growth in the need for If you don’t get the job, the employer may actu- you know but whom you know. A U.S. Department ally be doing you a favor. The person you’re inter- RNs. These included Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and of Labor estimate notes that 48 percent of job seek- Atlanta. Los Angeles has one of the biggest demands for registered viewing with knows the company’s strengths and ers get jobs through referrals, often meaning they weaknesses. Maybe your skills seem perfect for the nurses. According to the data, recruiters at healthcare facilities in Los had an inside connection with the company. job but perhaps an aspect of your personality would Angeles placed more than 1,400 new online job ads for registered nurses If you fail to land the job you hoped for, don’t make it a torturous task. A good interviewer will in July. take the rejection personally. Your rejection was be able to determine this from talking with you and With such an abundance of RN jobs available, individuals may won- probably strictly a professional decision. The com- possibly keep you from getting a job you wouldn’t der how to become a registered nurse. It begins with schooling and pany you interviewed with had certain criteria that like. testing. Each state in the U.S. has a Board of Nursing that is responsi- didn’t match what you had to offer. Remember that How you handle the actual rejection can be crit- ble for setting requirements and licensing nurses who practice in that you still have strengths that an employer would ical. If you receive a phone call saying you didn’t state. To earn a professional nursing license, one must pass a compre- find beneficial. Never forget the assets you have, get the job, be professional. Thank the person for a hensive nursing test, called the NCLEX(R) examination. To qualify even while working to strengthen areas that need chance to interview with the company. If an open- for the NCLEX examination, a person must first complete a nursing improvement. ing exists in the conversation, ask the interviewer education program that is approved by the state’s Board of Nursing. A If you’ve had one rejection or even five or 10, how you could have bettered your chances to get search online for the Board of Nursing in your area can yield contact don’t dwell on them and let them snowball into the position. Also mention that if another job in the information and fees. other parts of your life. Just because you didn’t get company arises that meets your employment objec- a job doesn’t mean you’re not a good person, spouse tives, you’d like to be considered. or son/daughter-well, you may not be, but it’s not Finally, remember just one “yes” will make up because you didn’t get the job. for countless “no’s.” When you land the job of your If you find yourself depressed about the rejec- dreams-or even if it turns out to be not so great-you tion following an interview, here’s another posi- can take pride in knowing your employer values tive aspect to dwell on-you DID get the interview. you, that you did well in the interview, that you beat Countless other applicants didn’t even merit that. out other applicants and that you got the job. Past And if there were two or three rounds of interviews rejections will soon be distant, faded memories. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com and you made your way through all those, that’s another achievement to take pride in. Making it to Friday, May 9, 2014• The Express • 3 Do’s and Don’ts of Social Networking When Looking for Work

Perhaps nothing in the last seekers to be active, be it with pro- decade has more revolutionized fessional groups in their field or how people interact than the among their fellow alumni, which advent of social networking media. can make for a valuable network- Be it through Facebook or Twitter ing opportunity. What’s more, pro- or their respective counterparts, spective employers who visit an nowadays more and more people applicant’s page are likely to be are using the Internet to inter- encouraged by their involvement act with friends, family and even in local professional groups. strangers. * Do post pertinent information. As convenient as such means Job seekers can show their inter- of communication can be, they est in a desired field in other ways can also be risky, particularly for as well. Post links to stories about job seekers. In a June 2009 sur- relevant industry topics, just be vey, online employment resource careful to avoid comments that CareerBuilder found that 45 per- appear too flippant or critical of cent of employers reported using the industry or any industry pro- social media for screening job fessionals. Posting links indicates applicants. Those results came a to prospective employers that an year after a similar CareerBuilder applicant is up-to-date on current survey of 31,000 employers found issues facing the industry. that one-third of applicants con- * Do be careful. While job seek- sidered for jobs were rejected ers can use social networking sites because of information discovered as a means to display their knowl- via social media. edge of their desired industry, it’s While social networking can be important to be careful about how valuable when seeking employ- that knowledge is shared. When ment, it’s best for users to care- posting messages, post rational, fully consider just what they’re carefully considered thoughts sharing with the world, and what or opinions. Avoid remarks that they should probably be keeping might come off as overly critical, to themselves. instead choosing remarks that provide concise insight and indi- sites, be it Facebook, LinkedIn or ing inappropriate photos posted and almost certainly guarantee SOME OF THE DO’S cate an ability to provide opinion Twitter, a public place. Regardless online. While it’s OK to horse an individual’s resume will find without criticism. of where the foul language stems around with friends, it’s best to the scrap heap and not the hiring In many ways, social network- from, it’s best to avoid it entirely avoid documenting such times manager’s desk. ing sites can help job seekers as SOME OF THE DON’TS on social networking sites. Most online for all the world, including * Don’t get too personal. Sharing they look for work. people would not swear in a job potential employers, to see. too much personal information * Do be active. Social network- Ignoring the don’ts of social net- interview, and many of today’s job * Don’t get things off your chest online is another way job seekers ing sites like Facebook aren’t working could greatly reduce an interviews begin with prospective with regards to a former employ- can reduce their chances of find- just for individuals. In fact, mem- applicant’s ability to land a job. employers researching an appli- er. Disparaging remarks about a ing work. While some informa- ber groups and even university * Don’t swear like a sailor. Many cant online. former employer make for a very tion, like family photos, is accept- alumni groups have their own people avoid swearing in public * Don’t share inappropriate pho- visible red flag with prospective able, getting overly personal could Facebook pages. These groups and it’s a good rule of thumb to tos. Many a famous person has employers. Such remarks only scare away prospective employers. provide valuable means for job consider all social networking been caught in scandals surround- reflect poorly on the applicant We’re Not In School Anymore BY RONDA ADDY experience low self-esteem, self-worth, and dent occurred and what was said. If there been and always will be people out there Once we graduate from school, the days in some cases, post-traumatic stress, all of were witnesses, make sure the supervisor who think they can intimidate others of having to deal with bullies are over, which can lead to health issues like anxi- is aware of that fact. If your supervisor does through bullying. You might hope that once right? Not necessarily. Workplace bullying ety or depression. Anyone who witnesses nothing, go to your human resource depart- you’re out of school you won’t have to worry is something very real, and most workplace workplace bullying can also be affected. The ment. 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A little shy but basically OUTDOOR WOOD Drivers Wanted Kuhl Plus Series Christ will lead you to the monster items, SQ08n10 friendly Class A CDL with heavenly creator God not About 8 years old FURNACE Old toys and 7500 BTU the (one) the (one) prays Cleaner & Greener FAN-C-PET advertising items Hazmat $449.00 EPA Qualified too. Don’t pray to the Please call Mobile Based in $400.00 demonic way that kill. 25-Year Warranty Call: 860-779-2469 God sees he knows your ill. 508-832-5512 Call Today Grooming Salon North Brookfield FRIEDRICH Our Creator wrote the bible Leave a message 508-882-0178 FRA064VU1 with commandments not CrystalRockFarm.com 6000 BTU demonic cults into profit Vicki Kelley Please Call $149.00 sharing. They’ll be cures 508-867-3235 soon for All — Professional Both for $500 Approved. FIREWOOD Groomer FOUND HERE! (loquent) strength will Cut, Split & Delivered 20 Years Exp. WAR come. 200 GEN. BUSINESS Green & Seasoned Mr. Desai -Anonymous “We Go Right Cell: 732-309-9366 toYour Door” RELICS I have communication Wood Lots Wanted Home: 508-347-2764 elsewhere 203 SNOWMOBILES 508-987-2419 & WAR Maids Wanted 400 SERVICES Call Paul We have permanent part-time positions SNOWMOBILE 508-769-2351 SOUVENIRS available. Qualifications are; WITH TRAILER 508-987-5349 your own vehicle, cleaning 8’x6’ Blackboard WANTED Old School 130 YARD SALES A good condition experience a plus but not TOOL SHEDS 1984 Artic Cat Cougar, WWII & EARLIER mandatory, personable, $500.00 in line two cylinder 400 FREE organized and punctual. Made of Texture 1-11 ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE suzuki motor run great. CA$H WAITING! Hours estimated Hearthstone Soap 8x8 $775 BLESSINGS FARM Headlight and electric Construction Helmets, Swords, 15-25/week. Must be able Stone 8x10 $960 50 H. Foote Rd hand-warmers work good Wood Daggers, Bayonets, to start at 8:45AM Wood Stove 8x12 $1050 Charlton and has extra fuel tanks Medals, Badges, Flags, Perfect mothers hours. $1900.00 8x16 $1375 Saturday, May 10 for long trips. 2x4’s, 2x6’s, Uniforms, etc. All qualified employees Flat bed trailer included Plywood beams, 3/4’ thick, Going... Going... Over 30 Years Experience. start at $10.00/hour. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Assorted sizes & thickness Oak Dining room Table Pony Rides, Raffles, Raise to $11.00/hour Delivered and Built On-Site Call David after first 90 days, 2 Leaves/6 Chairs Other Sizes Available Horse Demonstrations $1,000 OBO for both Gone to the Dogs 1-508-688-0847 Woodstock Good for wood stoves advancement possible. $725.00 CALL 413-324-1117 and outdoor burners Training and behavior I’ll Come To YOU! We do withhold taxes. Giant Yard Sale! 860-481-2659 (cell) Clean Wood! Crafters management in your Looking for applicants 73” Mitsubishi residing in the towns of: Lots of Eats! 508-867-2564 home. Big-Screen TV Holland & Wales $1500.00 TORO LAWN TRACTOR 508-248-1411 Delivery Available Positive methods used. Call Tammie Twin rear bagger 508-347-3275 Certified Pet Dog 3-Piece Oak 42” width deck 204 WATER EQUIPMENT 300 HELP WANTED or send resume to New Blades trainer and member TLCHomeCleaning@ Bedroom Set $750.00 Well Maintained COMMUNITY 2000 SEADOO 720 APDT Verizon.net asking 310 GENERAL HELP $950 or BO YARD SALE with caravan trailer Local Call Renelle at 774-545-6161 Red & white WANTED 508-943-0610 Saturday, May 17 Very fast and fun! 508-892-1850 from 8am until 1pm News email: Holy Trinity $1500 CLEANERS Episcopal Church [email protected] 446 Hamilton St. Call 774-244-6781 NEEDED TREES FOR SALE Southbridge MA. 508-234-8297 PT nights in Spencer Mass Evergreen Trees, Colorado www.holytrinitysouthbridge Stowe Farm M-F, 1.5-2.5 hours per 402 GENERAL SERVICES Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, .org. night. Exp preferred, Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall Booth space (9’x 9’) Pet Boarding $10 per hour. VALET/GUEST All 10 trees for $85 available to the public to 205 BOATS From Dogs to Call 774-314-1890 SERVICES ARMY OF 1 Norway Spruce, 3.5’ sell own goods, tables Guinea Pigs or email To Work At Several 5/$99 available on first come first 16 FT. FIBERGLASS [email protected] Water Filtration serve basis. Held rain or Locations In Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall SAILBOAT Horse Back Riding Lessons with a resume to schedule Worcester, MA 5/$99 shine with inside and FOUND HERE! and Summer Camp an interview. ARMY OF 1 will treat all outside space available. with mainsail, jib and trailer Excellent privacy with new tires water problems! border/ornamental Standard yard sale goods, Family raised pets for sale F/T-P/T available. antiques, crafts welcome. $450.00 Potential to earn $12 and New Installations Call 508-278-5762 281 FREE PETS Servicing all equipment Booth cost $10 each. 774-230-0753 508-865-2227 more to start. Great evenings Kids’crafts, Driver CDL A benefits health, dental, Well tank and pump service games, fun, from 10:00 am Stowe Rd. Millbury MA 401k plan, plenty of room www.stowefarm.com For operation in North James Morse to 12:00 pm. LOOKING FOR A Grosvenordale, Ct. for growth! Applicant must VERY LARGE VINTAGE Luncheon at 12:00 pm for 18’ C.CONSOLE be over 18, Northbrookfield, MA WONDERFUL Clean driving record, 2 yrs. have valid license, OAK OFFICE DESK free-will donation. KEYLARGO exp. Afternoon start times, 774-200-0225 Contact parish office LOVING HOME... and prior customer service [email protected] $240 or B.O. FIBERGLASS work schedule is Sunday experience a plus!!! Tuesday or Thursday 2-year-old Pitbull thru Friday, willing and able mornings to reserve space. Apply at: BOAT with papers 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES to unload trailer with two www.valetparkof CHILD’S DESK 508-765-9559, 75 4 Stroke Honda Fish Finder wheeler at Customer $40 Holytrinitysouthbridge@ Female named “Calle” america.com/employment Life Jackets, Auto Bilge, Blue nose, not spayed locations. or call 877-455-5552 gmail.com Bimini Boat Motor, HINGES Good pay and benefits. Great for single pet Want to Place a Classified Ad? or down load the Trailer Excellent, Dependability a must. Call 800-536-5836 VINTAGE WATER AND application from our environment Heavy duty 54” long SNOW SKIS Never been in salt water! stainless steel Call Bob 413-246-6916 website. Can be driven Call or email Reasonable offers accepted 774-318-8439 piano hinges [email protected]. $8,700 $50.00 each Need to Place 860-974-1276 EOE a Classified Ad? 802-258-1599 Brand new Call 800-536-5836 774-633-0832 4 % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION % May 9, 2014

402 GENERAL SERVICES 457 LAWN/GARDEN 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS 575 VACATION RENTALS 575 VACATION RENTALS RENT RENT RENT CEMETERY LOTS RV in Co-op Park AVAILABLE Black Diamond 2 APARTMENTS DUDLEY SOUTHBRIDGE CAPE COD $30,000 Call The FOR RENT 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms Cozy 4 room, Pine Grove Cemetery Lawn Care Hardwoods, Ceramic tile bath 2 bedroom apartment, Spencer, MA DENNISPORT Woodstock, CT Junk Man SOUTHBRIDGE Country setting Includes Washing machine, Single lot $1000 Clean 2 bedroom Professional Work Double $2000 Cottage 1st Flr., 2 Bedroom Off-street parking Dryer hook-up, & Stove. Trees Cut At Prices Beating Heat, Hot water, rubbish and Half heated, Cable TV, Brush/Limbs $850/mo The Competition! AND hook-ups included Off-street parking Call Mike Close to Beaches, Golf, Removed Cleanups References, 1st and Last Bike Trail, Shopping, 2nd Flr., 3 Bedroom $750 month 774-200-6164 WE NOW TAKE YOUR Mowing No Pets/No Smoking 1st/Security Restaurants and Plowing $1000/mo Starting at or Amusements. AUTOS FOR CASH! & References pinegrovecemetery Mulching Both completely renovated. $825/month Sorry, No Pets Hedge Trimming [email protected] Large private lot. FREE METAL PICK-UP Hdwd flrs, Off-st. parking 860-935-9105 Seasonal campsite Appliances, Patios Great for children! No Pets/No Smoking Meadowside of Woodstock, Furniture, TV’s. Etc. First/Security SOUTHBRIDGE ************ Construction Seth Goudreau 508-764-1401 Modern, clean $595.00 A Week Own your own lot. Materials. 774-402-4694 2-bedroom apartment CEMETERY PLOTS 508-280-8331 Trailer with add-ons which Cellars/Attics 2nd floor Worcester County [email protected] contain large family room, two www.blkdiamondlandscaping.com Memorial Park Cleaned. FREE Estimates DUDLEY Washer/dryer hook-up bedrooms, dining room, Dresser Hill Off-street parking Paxton, MA screened porch, vinyl siding, Small Building Fully Insured Garden of Gospels Demolition, Tires. Experienced & Apartments $760/month large shed, outdoor fire pit, plus security 1 plot #150 CAPE COD TIME Leaves Removed. Ambitious! 2 bedroom in 2 grave sites mostly furnished. Brookside country setting. Call 774-258-0147 Residential Moves. SHARE FOR SALE Park ammenities: Stove and refrigerator Edgewater Beach Resort Furnaces Removed included. Asking $2800 large swimming pool, rec hall. Terrace Laundry facility, off-street 95 Chase Avenue pavilion, mini golf, bocci, Weekends also! Local ------parking. No Pets. Southbridge 386-576-6663 Dennisport, MA 02639 horseshoes, fish pond, Central Mass and --A/C In Every Unit Nice, Clean Leave message Across the street playground-low yearly First and security from the water Connecticut --Pool 2 & 3 Bedroom maintenance fees. News deposit required Studio (Unit 706) Dave --Basketball Court Apartments $750 Monthly Fixed week 33 (August) Rte.25 197, 508-867-2564 --Playground Fully applianced DOUBLE Deeded rights Plus utilities Carpet, Hardwoods Woodstock, CT 413-262-5082 --On-Site Laundry Call: (508)397-0212 1st & Security CEMETERY LOT Unit #5 No Pets in All Faith Swedish Cemetery You’ll own it for a lifetime Heat/Hot Water From $595.00 Worcester, MA & can be passed down to CALL Lot #119 Section I your children and grand 772-233-1555 FOR RENT: Equity Commercial Included! children. Will entertain any 442 LICENSED DAY 3 rooms, 1 Bedroom, Real Estate $1,400 ------Stove, Frig, Gas Heat, 2nd Steve: 508-755-3336 reasonable offer. CARE Affordable 2-Bedroom floor, Quiet Victorian Call 508-867-8350 FOUND HERE! building, Local ************************* Apartments For Rent. No pets. 508-347-3145 The Commonwealth of Spacious, Fully Available 5/1 Need to Place a Classified Ad? Massachusetts Applianced. First and last months PINE GROVE Call 800-536-5836 Heroes 481 POOLS/SPAS Office of Child Care required. CEMETERY Services requires that all Starting at $829 $500.00 month. STURBRIDGE Whitinsville, MA ads placed in the Call: 508-943-3112 2 plots for sale Fort Meyers newspaper for child care INCOME LIMITS APPLY Daniel Fiske Yew Ave. section 18 FT. Section 8 Welcome Beach (daycare) in your home ABOVE GROUND House Florida include your license num- POOL Lakeside 5-Room Apartment Asking $2400.00 Used only one season! Valued at $3000.00 1 bedroom fully equipped ber Office Open From: Apartments 1st Floor, 2- Family cottage, near beach and Moving, must sell 3 Room Apartment Everything included Monday-Friday $895/Month all attractions 9:00am to 5:00pm 1 Bedroom 508-849-7939 Clean and quiet 454 HOME $1000.00 kitchen applianced or best offer Saturday 10:00am Utilities Not Included utilities not included Febuary & March IMPROVEMENT Call 508-796-5192 to 3:00pm $700/Month ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ $ $4,000 plus tax Leave message Evening Appointments Available First/Last/Security Includes Worcester County 1 PAINTING Appliances & Laundry Memorial Park 239-463-3369 Interior/ 1/4 Mile to I-84 Room On Premises. Double plot 727-204-4457 and MA Pike $2300.00 Exterior NO PETS Hardwood Floors, Patio First, References, And ($4600.00 value) Power Washing 500 REAL ESTATE References A Must Will pay transfer fee Carpentry Brookside Terrace Call 508-347-9623 Security Deposit 508-248-3303 11 Village Drive 9am-6pm Required • FREE ESTIMATES • 501 REAL ESTATE (508)347-9081 • FULLY Insured • Southbridge,MA 01550 WANTED WORCESTER FOUND HERE! • Reasonable Rates • (508)764-7675 Rich O’Brien NICE 3 BR COUNTY 577 SUMMER RENTALS Painting APARTMENT IN 535 HOUSING WANTED MEMORIAL PARK 28 Years Of Experience NORTH BROOKFIELD Paxton, MA LOOKING FOR APARTMENT Garden of Gospels THINK SUMMER Gas forced air heating 508-248-7314 C&C Elderly woman on 1 plot (#85) at the CAPE! New windows, w/d hookup oxygen looking for 1 or with 2 grave sites Properties Available June 1 Glenn LeBlanc 2-bedroom first floor apartment $4,000.00 GREAT SUMMER 107 Central St. $850/month in decent neighborhood with 774-200-1194 Plastering Southbridge First + last heat/hot water, washer/dryer RETREAT No dogs Specializing in small LOOK & COMPARE hookups in the Southbridge/ $30,000.00 plastering jobs; ceilings, Contact Sturbridge area Meadowside additions, patchwork and ************ Southbridge 774-200-5297 Have indoor neutered cat and WORCESTER COUNTY board hanging. Quality 1, 2 & 3 many references of Woodstock, CT Over 30 years EQUAL HOUSING Bedroom Apartments! 508-344-0072 MEMORIAL PARK is a cooperative seasonal experience. OPPORTUNITY Appliances, Paxton, MA campground offering 100 owner 3rd generation. Off-StreetParking NORTH BROOKFIELD Faith/Crypts owned sites, a lagre pool, Call (508)765-0501 24 Spring Street CALL ************* Retired Mechanic Lot 84C #1 Space fishing pond, mini golf course, 508-612-9573 3 large rooms, 2nd floor $4200 All real estate advertising in this Like new with drivers license laundry, sm. rec room, newspaper is subject to The Washer/dryer hookup Looking for InLaw 508-943-0671 and pavilion. Apartment or Federal Fair Housing Act of Want to Place Off-street parking Season runs from South Dennis, a Classified Ad? Central location Room with a bathroom Worcester County April 15-October 15. 1968, which makes it illegal Call 800-536-5836 and storage off Rte. 134: No pets, smoke outside Memorial Park Weekly pump out is included in to advertise any preference, for 64 year old Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, Local $600/month Paxton, MA annual fee which runs from limitation or discrimination References and security Handicapped, but 2 twins) 1 bath home with self-sufficient 2-grave-plot $990.00 to $1320.00 per based on race, color, religion, required Section Heritage 1 full kitchen & microwave, Heroes DOUGLAS 508-867-7404 season depending on when you sex, handicap, familial status 860-382-3634 Asking $3,250 washer/dryer, screened in (number of children and or 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Call 413-245-4340 pay your assessment. Apartments Available porch w/ picnic table, grill, pregnancy), national origin, Email:[email protected] cable TV. Outdoor shower. Prices start at $845/month. m This Unit #58 has a wonderful ancestry, age, marital status, or On dead-end street. Includes heat, hot water, SOUTHBRIDGE site placement with a back yard any intention to make an such A/C, pool, fitness center 546 CEMETERY LOTS Near shopping, theater, 3-bedroom apartment Worcester County to house car and shed with rock preference, limitation or & children’s program. restaurants, bike trail, 1st floor Memorial Park garden and front yard for nice discrimination. This newspaper Off street parking. Bright, updated fishing, playground, Call (508)476-3777 2 CEMETERY Paxton, MA lawn, small fish pond and will not knowingly accept any Gas heat 10 minutes from bay and PLOT FOR SALE more flowers. advertising for real estate that is Washer/dryer hookup PLOTS 667B ocean side beaches. in violation of the law. Quiet neighborhood in Garden of Valor I Graves 1 and 2 in Roof over (20x36) an 8 x38 1st, security Worcester County trailer with two slide outs, Our readers are hereby Garden of Heritage 2 Some weeks available in DUDLEY Credit Check Memorial Park, Value $6500 screened porch (8x29) and front informed that all dwellings No pets June, July & August. 2 bedroom apartment Paxton, MA Asking $4200 deck (8x16) all built in 1997. advertising in this newspaper Very cute & clean, $850/month Call 610-787-0068 Call Lorraine Unit has been completely are available on and equal Stove, Refrigerator, 617-281-0831 Call Janet 508-789-8188 redecorated to include ceiling opportunity basis. Cute side porch, at 508-865-1583 FOUND HERE! Rubbish removal, fans, carpeting, flooring and To complain about Cemetery Plots after 6 pm, or email Close to major routes Worcester County Memorial paint, has lots of storage and discrimination call The June at [email protected] HIGH QUALITY $750/Month Park WORCESTER COUNTY comes completely furnished. Department of Housing and SOUTHBRIDGE for more information. PAINTING First & Last Coombs Street Valor II Section MEMORIAL PARK 25 Rte 197 Done at reasonable prices Urban Development “HUD” Graves 1 & 2 toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Call: 508-943-2670 Two-2 bedroom apartments Two grave plots: See Craigs List Local Over 42 years experience Laundry hook-ups Valor I (#291, Unit A, Interior/Exterior/Powerwashing For the N.E. area, call HUD ad Utilities not included Valued at $7600 for more pictures News Asking $4000 graves 1 and 2) Free Estimates/References 617-565-5308,. The toll free Quiet neighborhood Current value $8200.00 Call Bob at number for the hearing impaired $800-$900 Offered: $5,850.00 Call 508-864-3008 Need to Place 508-885-6489 508-943-8843 is 1-800-927-9275 a Classified Ad? first/security/references 508-499-7957 Call 800-536-5836 508-885-4278 [email protected] or 508-954-9610 Want to Place a Classified Ad? 508-596-8497 Call 800-536-5836 FOUND HERE!

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 700 AUTOMOTIVE Classic 4 HANOOK SNOW TIRES AND RIMS 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE 1986 CORVETTE DODGE 2500 2004 CORVETTE 2010 PONTIAC VIBE TIRES FOR JEEP LIB- (Toyota Matrix) 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 235/55/R18 100T RIMS (5) For Sale 4-wheel drive w/plow CONVERTIBLE ERTY AND FORD 350-Automatic 138,000 miles. 4-door, 5-speed, FWD, Like new 17x7.5 rims Blue and saddle Silver, 35 MPG, 99K, All 4, $245 1 with mounted tire RANGER 89K original miles Needs transmission work 26,281 miles on it Removable top, $3500 Excellent condition 1957 Chevy Hood Stored in garage 235/70/16 New tires and brakes $8,495.00 or BO $300.00 or BO Nordsman M+S black with tan interior Asking $32,000 $400.00 RETRACTABLE New Wheels 508-208-6042 CARGO COVER 508-867-5156 Pressure valve stem system 860-377-5742 Call or text Paul at on Voxx racing rims $6,800 or B.O. 774-641-4050 1971 Muncie FOR CHEVY EQUINOX $600.00 4-speed Brand new, $65 860-779-2246 Please Call Local 508-764-7193 2002 ADW 2003 BUICK Transmission U-HAUL TRAILER News Chevy Impala $700.00 RENDEZVOUS HITCH Runs good, but needs some 2004 Mileage: 87,407

Want to Place Want to Place a Classified Ad? TLC. Silver, 120,000 miles Loaded, all electric, heated Class II a Classified Ad? Call 800-536-5836 PONTIAC GTO New Ford 308 2-inch receiver fits leather, seats/mirrors, Call 800-536-5836 Asking $2500 Torrid red with black leather Cubic inch Chevy Equinox from 2004- interior, 5.7L LS1 V8 cruise, parkaid, 2013 Early 1964 1/2 Call 508-278-6304 automatic transmission moonroof, 3-row assembled long $75 73,000 miles seating, rear liftgate, One owner block Mustang Coupe Need to Place a Classified Ad? FOUND HERE! Call 800-536-5836 very good condition $1500.00 Call Mark with factory 260 V8 Asking $10,900 508-887-2847 Weathertech Asking $6,000 PASSENGER SIDE Floor Mats White w/red interior, Call 508-949-1816 774-262-9409 17” Hummer REAR VIEW Gray, Front and Rear Fits Excellent condition, 2003 FORD FOCUS Wheels MIRROR FOR ‘05 Jeep Liberty 2008-2012 All receipts, Good Car Complete documentation. Always maintained w/35” tires SILVERADO Like New & garaged $750.00 Mirror has signal, heat and $100.00 No disappointments. 92,000 miles 2006 MERCURY 4 Tires w/Rims power in & out for hauling Asking $3750.00 720 FOREIGN AUTO 2009 midsize Ford trailer (plastic casing piece 508-347-3145 $16,900 MOUNTAINEER 508-885-6988 82,000 miles, one owner, 860-315-2635 125/55R16 broke off) or best offer Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern Black All-wheel Drive, V6, seats 7 ‘01 VW BUG $450.00 $200.00 Need to Place Good Condition a Classified Ad? $8,000 $1950 or BO 860-377-8374 Call 800-536-5836 860-871-5777 508-943-1740 Ph: 508-949-2270 Runs Great 860-753-2096 MAY 9, 2014 % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION % 5

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720 FOREIGN AUTO 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/ 750 CAMPERS/ 1980 MGB VEHICLES Harley Davidson TRAILERS TRAILERS $7,000 Fat Boy 2000 WINNEBAGO PARKMODEL Nice interior, runs great 2010 SUBUARU 2001 Carberated 70K Many new parts, top, engine, FORESTER 2.5x $8500.00 JOURNEY 34B WITH LOFT and full-length addition Toyotas are less suspension, brakes, etc. Premium Jadestone/White, 508-987-1228 Cummins 275HP Diesel Furnished Loaded,4WD, Automatic, Tornado Pusher, Allison 5-spd Trans, 12x16 with washer/dryer Navigation Tow Package Campground season $8800 Catamaran Sleeps 5 April 15-October 15 Call or text in Dudley, MA 1984 VW RDX 20’ Great Shape Retractable Slide, Auto 941-567-8719 for more details $3650.00 Leveling, Full Kitchen, Bath, or Convertible 508-867-0596 4-speed standard transmission Queen Bedroom, Corian Tops, 941-592-5318 183,000 miles 774-545-6161 Wash/Dry Hook-up, 10-gal. • We have no mortgages $595.00 Hot Water Tank, Central • Low overhead in Dudley MA needs minor work Air/Heat, Oak Wood/Rug Floor, • Over 300 new & used vehicles to choose from for immediate delivery Elec. Fireplace, (If we don’t have it, we can get it within 48 hours) 508-779-0194 740 MOTORCYCLES Like New-Under Satellite System, 760 VANS/TRUCKS ‡ *XDUDQWHHG¿QDQFLQJDVORZDV Beautiful Oak Cabinets, 2 TVs, • Leftovers and demos with savings up to $9000.00 2002 HONDA 2,300 miles VCR, Back-up Camera, 1992 GMC ‡ *XDUDQWHHG)LQDQFLQJDVORZDVRQFHUWL¿HGXVHGYHKLFOHV 2001 VW CBR 954 Spring around the corner Solar Panel Black and red be ready-to-ride with Many Extras...Must See Diesel Truck • We have sales, service and parts staff members that have been NEW BEETLE GLS In great condition this fantastic $38,000 UPS Truck-Style, employed at Tri-State for Only 11,637 miles 2006 Suzuki Aluminum Grumman Body, over 25 years TURBO 860-779-9868 Shelves. Rebuilt Green, 5-speed, sunroof Is completely Boulevard VL800K • Honest small town ready to ride Like new Saddle bags-Visor Transmission/Motor, dealing Loaded, fun to drive New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steer- 112,000 mileage Tons of cosmetic Buy Now for fantastic start • No games - no gimmicks upgrades to spring ing Box. Dual Wheels, • Serving the tri-community Cream color interior 11’ Area Behind Seats Great shape Priced to sell $4900.00 and tri-state area for immediately at $4,500 Excellent Condition Need a bigger car 774-329-9160 14,100GVWR over 25 years Asking $3,000.00 508-688-5907 2005 JAYCO • Special military and Call Linda at JAYFLIGHT 29 Call 5pm-8:30pm college rebates available 508-248-1665 Want to Place FBS CAMPER 508-867-6546 a Classified Ad? Call 800-536-5836 Bunkhouse in rear, Queen bed in front. Table and couch fold www.TristateToyota.com 2006 KAWASAKI out into double beds. Excellent VULCAN 900 condition. Full slide-out. 2005 LOTUS 4700 miles Motorcycle for sale Stove, micro, stand-up separate 2000 All Silver shower, cable, awning, TOWN & COUN- ELISE Windshield, Saddlebags, 2001 surround sound, etc. Sport and Touring Sissybar Harley Davidson TRY Packages Pictures Upon Request $12,000 OBO MINIVAN Arctic Silver metallic paint with $4500.00 Night Train 1450 508-400-2073 black leather interior Less than 20,000 miles No rust, awesome shape Sales, Service & Parts (508) 943-7474 Easy Exit 2 [email protected] Uxbridge MA Dealership Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm Star Shield paint protection Selling because bought in and out. off I-395 11,000 miles new bike All-wheel drive, leather, Saturday:8:00am-5:00pm•Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm Dealer maintained $10,000 firm every option, new headlights, 191 West Main Street • Dudley, MA 01571 $35,000 860-753-2096 brakes, water pump • Only Minutes from Everywhere! 508-847-5274 2007 SUZUKI $3600 or best offer No appointment needed in our service department BURGMAN 400 2007 8317SS 508-847-3281 Local SCOOTER WANTED Rockwood Trailer Like new pristine condition 3/4 TON CHEVY News Less than 3K miles Kawasaki 11,500 and/or largest lot SILVERADO $3,600 Motorcycles double size 4-wheel drive, 1986 1968-82 QCC Brimfield Selling for parts Call 508-335-2747 (3 cylinder prefered) packaged or separate Any Condition $600 Firm Make an offer! Call Mike What’s On CAll JOE Call 508-892-8027 508-832-2566 FOUND HERE! 2008 KAWASKI (978)760-5042 or email Please leave message VULCAN 500 or (508)481-3397 [email protected] Email Your Mind? 2006 VW Jetta Excellent Condition! MOTOTCYCLE $4200 OBO 3200 mi., Black 767 VEHICLES WANTED Like New We’d Like to Know. 4 Snow tires included Asking $5200 745 RECREATIONAL LAKESIDE RV ANTIQUE AUTO Us! 774-312-1483 508-867-8374 VEHICLES RESORT PARTS NEEDED Leave message Own RV lot for less than renting 1937-1960 Email us your 2001 ITASCA Developers final phase Car and truck sheet metal trim SUNDANCER All lots 50% off and exterior parts only BRAND NEW Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool No mechanical parts whatso- 732 SPORTS UTILITY 150cc Scooter MOTOR HOME Activity Center ever thoughts to: 30 ft. with slideout Also 1949-1951 Mercury trim EHICLES 4 stroke, single cylinder, V 11HP, 6000rpm, Sleeps 7 508-989-8165 and sheet metal 2000 DURANGO Electric/Key Ignition, Ford F450, low mileage 978-760-3453 SoundOff Automatic, 71x96x46, Good condition 4x4 Front disk, Rear drum Call 508-892-3612 Excellent motor brake, Max 65mph, for appointment to Southbridge@ Block heater, skid plate 1.6 gal. 350lb, view Recent brakes and tune-up School bus yellow Power everything $1,200.00 Need to Place $2500 firm a Classified Ad? stonebridgepress.com (508)341-9282 Call 800-536-5836 Call 508-347-2787 Call Stacey @ 508-943-4400 Or Email [email protected] 6 % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION % May 9, 2014 Deals are always great at Midstate.. and they just got better!

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• SERVICE SPECIALS • SERVICE SPECIALS • SERVICE SPECIALS • SERVICE SPECIALS • SERVICE SPECIALS • Oil Change, Mass State 4 Wheel Alignment Tire Rotation and FREE Brake and Balance Check All Fluids Inspection Inspections Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm $24.99 Must present coupon $59.99 Must present coupon Sat. 8am-2pm Must present coupon MIDSTATE SPECIAL MIDSTATE SPECIAL MIDSTATE SPECIAL MIDSTATE SPECIAL 2011 Honda 2003 Kia 3 2010 Ford 5 2011 TO Civic LX Escape XLT TO Sedona Toyota CHOOSE Sedan SUV CHOOSE LX Van Camry LE $ $ Sedan $ 64 per wk. 68 per wk. 29 per wk. $ 34k! 1.8L I-4cyl, Automatic transmission, Seating capacity of 5 in a comfortable and 72 per wk. well-built tan cloth interior, Manual air conditioning, Cruise control with steering wheel Only 65K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power seat, Only 27K Miles! Full 4 door with seating for 5, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, Only 90K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear controls, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 1 12V DC power AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, steering AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, sunroof, power seat, AM/FM/ CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls defrost, plenty of storage, and plenty of seating with the 3rd row, tilt outlet, 6-way driver seat adjustment, AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash wheel controls (audio, cruise), luggage rack, dual opening rear door, AM/ (audio, cruise, bluetooth, temperature controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, steering wheel, cruise controls, AM/FM/CD player and so much more! CD player, MP3 decoder, AUX hook up, and much much more!! FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and so much more! Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores. 2010 MINI 2011 2013 Dodge 2011 Toyota Hyundai Cooper Grand Camry XLE V6 Sonata Caravan SE Sedan Hatchback Limited 2.0T $ $ Sedan $ 79 per wk. 69 per wk. $ 76 per wk. 76 per wk. 3.5L V-6 cyl with only 50K Miles! Leather interior, heated leather seats, only 63K Miles! Seating capacity of 7, Power windows, Power locks, AC, Rear 1.6L 4cyl, Automatic transmission, 36k miles, Seating capacity of 4, Manual air condi- Automatic 2.0L TURBO with only 39K Miles! These are the new model and they defrost, Tilt steering wheel, Cruise controls, 3rd row seating that folds down flat for 17” alloy wheels, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear tioning, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless are HOT! Leather, sunroof, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, heated storage, Removable floor console with covered box, Mini overhead console with defrost, Leather, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, sunroof, entry, 2 12V DC power outlets, Manual reclining driver and passenger seats, AM/ front and rear seats, power seats, AC, rear defrost, cruise controls, tilt steering storage, conversation mirror, Locking glove box, 4 12V DC power outlets, stow and power seat, wood grain throughout the vehicle, AM/FM/CD player, AUX FM/Satellite-prep with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, MP3 decoder and more! wheel, alloy wheels, AM/FM/6 disc in dash CD player, Aux/USB for your Ipod or go second row captains seats, rear air controls, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod input and Mp3 decoder, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, Mp3 player/Bluetooth Capable and so much more! or Mp3 player, alloy wheels. Versatile rear seating configurations, spacious interior, temperature controls) and so much more! capable V6 engine, perfect crash test scores.and much more! 2009 Toyota 2012 2 2013 2012 Chevrolet TO Chevrolet Equinox LS Avalon Honda CHOOSE Limited Impala LTZ SUV Accord 2.4 Sedan Sedan LX Sedan $ $ 84 per wk. $ per wk. per wk. $ 82 2.4l 4 cyl, with only 47k miles, 6-Speed Automatic AWD, seating capacity 79 79 per wk. only 30k miles, V-6 3.6L Automatic transmission, Flex fuel, Remote engine start, of 5, Sunroof, Power Tilt-Sliding Sunroof w/Express-Open, 6-Way Power 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 60k Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Steering-wheel Cruise control with steering wheel controls and audio controls, Manual dual-zone Driver Seat Adjuster, Alloy wheels, Compass Display, Inside Self-Dimming mounted A/C controls, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof, Only 34k Miles has a stylish black and tan interior with seating capacity of 5, Power front air conditioning, Steering wheel with manual tilting, Seating capacity of 5, 2 Rear-View Mirror, 3 12V DC power outlets, MP3 decoder, XM AM/FM/ Sunshade, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, keyfob (all doors) remote keyless windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD player/Aux for your IPod or Mp3 player, steering 12V DC power outlets, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, Aux Hook up. Roomy entry, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 2 12V DC power outlets, player, AUX player and MP3 decoder, Wireless phone connectivity with steering Max. seating capacity of 5, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, wheel controls (audio, cruise) Ample passenger space, quality fit and finish, excel- and versatile cabin, excellent crash test scores. MP3 decoder, AUX hook up and more!! lent visibility and so much more! wheels controls, Smooth, quiet ride; simple controls and a large trunk. 2 2012 Ford 2012 Toyota 2007 BMW 2011 TO Taurus SEL Camry SE Lincoln CHOOSE 750 i Sedan Sedan Sedan MKZ Sedan $ $ per wk. $ $ 89 per wk. 89 84 per wk. 89 per wk. Oonly 17k! Big powerful 288-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, Automatic transmission, seating Only 24K Miles! Full 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice black cloth and leather interior, RWD 360-hp, 4.8-liter V-8, Automatic transmission,Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning with air filter, Residual 3.5-liter V-6, Automatic Transmission with only 25k miles!! Seating capacity of 5, 8-way driver and capacity of 5, Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, 2 driver memory seat passenger seat adjustments, Power remote heated side-view door mirrors, Automatic dual-zone front sunroof, Power windows, Power locks, Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering heat recirculation, Rear air conditioning with separate controls, Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls, 1st row express settings (includes door mirrors,) Power windows with driver and passenger wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, sunroof, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof, Remote sunshades, 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, air conditioning, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry 2 1-touch down, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 3 12V steering wheel, head restraints, seatbelts,) Cruise control with steering wheel controls, Power trunk/hatch/door remote driver memory seat settings includes door mirrors, Keypad locking, Remote window controls, Garage your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCD screen, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel release, Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down, Remote window controls, Heated steering wheel with power door transmitter, Garage door transmitter, Illuminated glove box, 2 12V DC power outlets, SIRIUS AM/ DC power outlets, USB ports, SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, temperature controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/ tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away, Navigation system with voice activation, Refrigerated/cooled box, 4 12V DC FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, LCD screen with back up camera and nav, MP3 in-dash CD player, sony SYNC system. AUX hookup, Wireless phone connec- door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy ride, power outlets, seating capacity of 5, 14-way driver and passenger seat adjustments, Massaging driver lumbar support, decoder, AUX hook up. Excellent infotainment features; comfortable seats and driving position; high fuel tivity, Long list of standard features and cutting-edge options; handsome and 6-disc remote CD, Wireless connectivity and so much more!! economy and responsive steering. excellent crash test scores. quiet cabin; humongous trunk; comfortable ride! 2010 2012 Honda 2011 Infiniti Toyota 2011 Honda Crosstour G25 Pilot LX Highlander 2.4 EX-L SUV Sedan Limited 4WD SUV $ $ $ 95 per wk. 99 per wk. $ 91 per wk. 103 per wk.

47K Miles! Leather, sunroof, navigation, 3rd Row, , power windows, 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, Automatic transmisson, Only 39k miles! Comfortably seats 8 with easy to fold 3rd power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, heated seats, power 4d sport utility, 2.4L 4cyl, 5-speed automatic, Fwd, heated leather memory RWD with only 16K Miles! 2.5L 6cyl automatic transmission, Leather, power row seating! Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Cruise control with steering wheel controls seats, luggage rack, rear climate controls, dual climate controls, seats, back up camera, premium audio system, sunroof, auto lights, steering seats, memory seat, heated seats, power windows, power locks, power Rear air conditioning with separate controls, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, wheel radio controls, bluetooth, cruise control, power mirrors, power lock, mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, 8-way driver seat adjustment, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, Garage door tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, steering wheel controls (audio, transmitter, Full floor console with covered box, Illuminated locking glove box, 4 12V DC power outlets, power windows, MP3 player, keyless entry, remote trunk release, privacy glass, bluetooth technology, beautiful wood grain throughout the vehicle, AM/FM/CD cruise, bluetooth, temperature), alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD player/Aux 17 inch alloy wheels, AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, AUX hook up and 6-DISC/AM/FM/XM ready radio w/MP3/AUX/USB music playback capabilities, player/Aux for your Ipod or mP3 player and so much more! MP3 decoder, Steering wheel mounted radio controls. Pleasant ride, decently roomy third-row seat, for your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by a JBL Stereo! alloy wheels and more! smooth V6, clever interior storage features, perfect crash test scores. 2011 Infinity 2011 Ford 2011 2009 Lexus G37 x Edge Limited Toyota RX 350 SUV Tacoma V6 $ Beautiful! per wk. $ Access Cab 110 110 per wk. $ $ 113 per wk. 113 per wk. 3.5L v-6 with only 35k miles! Black leather interior, Automatic dual-zone front air condition- Only 33K Miles! Leather, sunroof, Navigation,AM/FM/in dash 6 Disc CD 4.0-liter V-6 automatic transmission only 15k miles!!! Seating capacity of 4, Back up AWD Loaded! Only 42K Miles! Leather, navigation, power windows, power ing, Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls, Vista Roof 1st row express open/close sliding camera with LCD monitor in the Rear view mirror, Skid plates, Steering wheel with manual changer/usb for your Ipod or Mp3 player, heated seats, power seats, mem- and tilting glass sunroof, Fixed glass 2nd row sunroof, Cruise control and audio steering locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, rear back up camera, sunroof, AM/ ory seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power telescoping tilting, Manual air conditioning, Front and rear cupholders, Hill decent, Traction control, wheel controls, Keypad locking, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 4 Full floor console with covered box, Glove box, Rear door bins, SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite FM/CD/Cassette/Sat Capable/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, power seats, steering wheel, alloy wheels, bluetooth for your cell phone, rear back up 12V DC power outlets, seating capacity of 5, 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments, heated seats, fog lamps, alloy wheels, power rear gate, steering wheel con- camera and so much more! with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player with AUX hook up and MP3 Decoder, Steering Rear manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat, SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, wheel mounted audio and cruise controls, 2 12V DC power outlets. Engines offer a good single in-dash CD player, MP3 decoder, AUX hook up. Quiet, roomy cabin; comfortable ride; trols (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power telescoping steering wheel, woodgrain balance of power and fuel efficiency; strong safety scores; impressive build quality and a throughout the vehicle, cruise control and so much more! Low miles! innovative technology features and lots of safety equipment. well-appointed interior. 2011 2011 2012 Toyota 2010 Dodge Acura MDX Chevrolet Tundra 5.7L V8 Challenger 3.7L Traverse 4x4 R/T Coupe $ LTZ SUV $ 119 per wk. $ 125 per wk. $ per wk. 119 per wk. 125 Only 29k! 300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6, Automatic Transmission, Tan leather that seats 7 with a fold-able 3rd row, Power lift Only 20k miles! Come with the 5.7L V-8 cyl, Power Locks, Power gate, Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with tilt down, turn signal indicator, Automatic dual-zone Only 37K Miles! Roomy tan and black leather interior with 3rd row seating, power Windows, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual front air conditioning, Rear air conditioning with separate controls, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, cruise controls, tilt steering 372-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 Six speed Manual Transmission Power Drivers Seat, Power glass sunroof, 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,) Cruise control with steering zone A/C, Heated door mirrors, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM Windows, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Vanity Mirrors, Vehicle Stability Assist, wheel controls, Power trunk/hatch/door remote release, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry, Keyfob trunk/hatch/ wheel, alloy wheels, Dual sunroof, Flip down DVD screen, rear back up camera, In AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, 4 12V DC door release, Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away, Front and rear cupholders, 3 12V Cruise Control, Bucket Seats, Auto Headlight Delay, Folding Rear Seats ,Remote DC power outlets, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 decoder and AUX hook up in dash LCD screen, NAV, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your ipod or Mp3 player, rear power outlets. the center console. Steering wheels mounted controls, 18” alloy wheels. Capable handling; user-friendly high-tech air controls, steering wheel controls (cruise, audio controls) and so much more! Trunk Release, Center Console, Rear Center Armrest, Power Mirrors, Rear Window features; powerful engine with decent fuel economy; finely crafted interior and large third-row seat. Defroster,Reading Light, Power Outlets, Manual air conditioning, Sunroof and more!

2012 GMC 2009 2011 CADILLAC 2010 Sierra 1500 Mercedes-Benz ESCALADE Porsche SLE Truck S-Class S550 EXT Luxury Panamera $ Turbo Crew Cab 169 per wk. SUV $ $ Call for details 129 per wk. 179 per wk. AWD beautiful AWD and Sport controls! Beautiful Tan Leather, with the Yachting 315-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 4X4, Low, Low miles! only 11k! With a seating capac- Blue exterior color, Navigation, sunroof, sport 19’ alloy wheels, front and rear LOADED!! 403-hp Vortec 6.2L V8 SPI, 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, Black leather interior with a seating capacity ity of 6, Locking front underseat storage tray, Keyfob (all doors) remote Only 42K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power of 5, Adjustable pedals, Air Conditioning, 22’’ Chrome wheels, clean interior, clean wheels, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual individual climate controls, AM/FM/SAT/CD Player/Bluetooth Capability/Aux for keyless entry, Manual air conditioning, Illuminated entry, Steering wheel steering wheel, power seats, power trunk, Leather, sunroof, navigation, zone A/C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Garage door transmitter, Heated steering wheel with power tilting, auto tilt-away, your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by the Burmester Stereo System, power rear AM/FM/In Dash 6 Disc CD player/Sat Capable/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 Illuminated entry, Memory seats, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, Front LCD screen, Navigation with manual tilting, 3 12V DC power outlets, SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite System with voice activation, In-dash 6-disc remote CD, 8 Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround speakers, 2 wireless headphones, 2nd row opening and closing gate, HID Head lamps, fog lamps, front and rear heated and player/Bluetooth all powered by a Harmon Kardon Stereo! Alloy wheels, LCD wing down entertainment system with DVD, Back up camera, Power moonroof, and Power Tilt-Sliding Sunroof w/Express- air conditioned seats. This is one BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE VEHICLE! with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, MP3 Decoder, AUX hook up. power tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, rear back up camera and so Open/Close, Roof rack, Chrome door handles, Running boards, Remote engine start, 4 12V DC power outlets, Cruise control with Smooth, quiet ride; comfortable seats and a powerful V8. much more! steering wheel controls. Strong and smooth powertrain, plush ride, quiet cabin and more! *All payments are subject to qualified credit. 0 down 2.99% for 72 months.

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