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Mailed free to requesting homes in East Brookfield, West Brookfield, North Brookfield, Brookfield, Leicester and Spencer Vol. XXXVIII, No. #4 COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, January 27, 2017 The Local leaders handy unite at QHCC man can meeting My father never fails to amaze Discuss issues me. There is nothing in this world (at least not that I know of) that affecting area towns the man cannot fix. He is the most creative, innovative and inventive handyman I know. Which would lead you to believe that I naturally inherited this trait, being the heir to his blood- line. Well…not so much. I’m glad I have a job that doesn’t require me to repair, fix or tend to things, because I wouldn’t last Courtesy photo long. As a homeowner, don’t get David Prouty High School teacher Mary McLaughlin recently earned a Mass Insight me wrong, I’ve picked up some Education Partners in Excellence Teacher Award. things over The the past few Minor years, but I have a long Anne Gobi Donald Berthiaume Details way to go. DPHS teacher earns ADAM It’s BY KEVIN FLANDERS regarding the impacts MINOR amazing NEWS STAFF WRITER of the recent legaliza- how many In an event that spot- tion of marijuana, as things just prestigious award lights challenges and well as several other decide to randomly fall apart goals shared by sever- items dominating a around the house. A screen door positive for routy al local communities, busy year on Beacon currently sits in two pieces in my ‘A P leaders from through- Hill. mudroom, awaiting replacement. and the school district’ out the area joined Because the QHCC That same mudroom, mind you, forces at the Quaboag represents 15 towns remains incomplete itself, still BY KEVIN FLANDERS tion. their students. Hills Community — including Spencer NEWS STAFF WRITER needing drywall and a variety of McLaughlin was “I was very sur- Coalition’s annual and the Brookfields other things. The floors show their SPENCER — recently honored prised about the update program. — legislators regular- age, with the various dents and Teachers never ask with the Mass Insight award. Even though The Jan. 23 event at ly check in with the stains that three decades of wear for praise and are sel- Education Partners the award is, in Ware’s Baystate Mary organization’s leaders and tear would show. Some may dom acknowledged in Excellence Teacher essence, for doing my Lane Hospital was to help identify solu- say it adds character — at least, individually, which Award. Given to only job, it is nice to know highlighted by appear- tions to common issues that’s what I like to say. The deck makes it especial- 52 educators state- that all of the hard ances from Sen. Anne faced by multiple com- needs repairing…and don’t get me ly meaningful when wide, the award rep- work and effort does Gobi, State Rep. Donald munities. started on that back yard. educators like David resents the top tier of not go unnoticed,” Berthiaume and State “The QHCC rep- When we moved in to our house Prouty High School’s teachers in the Bay said McLaughlin, Rep. Todd Smola. The resents a broad more than two years ago now, the Mary McLaughlin State who go above legislators teamed up cross-section of the very same house I grew up in, my receive commenda- and beyond to inspire Please Read MCLAUGHLIN, to answer questions Please Read QHCC, page ­A16 wife and I were forced to be handi- page ­A16 er that we were used to. Appliance purchases were made, the entire house was repainted, a kitchen was completely redone — it was a crash course in all things home QQLA voices ownership. Unlike my father, who can fig- A passion for service ure out any project just by look- ing at it (he has an engine in his concern over garage that he built from scratch Quaboag announces — I think it might be his super power), I am more of a “read the Project 351 students instruction manual” kind of guy. groundwater My father was more than happy to BY KEVIN FLANDERS show me things growing up, and Town awaits permit NEWS STAFF WRITER he did…many times, but I never Schools across the took to it like my brother did. My renewal for facility state selected stu- brother was the handy one, too. dents with a passion I was the artsy one. I preferred BY KEVIN FLANDERS for community ser- drawing pictures over building that Spencer’s waste- NEWS STAFF WRITER water treatment plant vice to participate in Legos. I enjoyed sports, while my the annual Project brother loved cars. SPENCER — After is violating the Clean a local organization Water Act by releas- 351 celebration. This past summer, I took the Held each year in initiative in completing a small threatened to sue the ing effluent into the town this past sum- groundwater without Boston, the event landscaping project in my front includes one eighth yard, repurposing an old tree mer over an unse- a required discharge cured permit for the permit. grader from every stump that was quite the eyesore, town and city in the and instead, making it the center- wastewater treatment The treatment facil- plant, officials are ity’s permit renewal state. Bonded by piece, surrounding it with mulch a common drive to and various flowers, bordering it awaiting the results is past due since 2012, of a MassDEP and QQLA members said, improve the com- with bricks that have been laying munity, the students around for years, giving it a nice EPA permit renewal and letters of concern process. were submitted from joined forces on vintage feel. It’s not the classiest Jan. 14 to take part presentation you’ll ever see, but I In August, the residents of several East Brookfield- surrounding towns. in service projects was happy with it, a small notch throughout the city in my handy man’s belt. It looked based Quaboag The EPA is the lead Quacumquasit Lake agency that oversees that honored the life better than it did before. It was and legacy of Martin no construction project, but I’ll Association (QQLA) wastewater treat- submitted an “intent ment operations and Luther King Jr. take it. Courtesy photo to sue” letter to the approves renewal “Our ambassa- As the calendar nears February, Eighth graders Lauren Murray, of Warren, and West dors come from and the days of spring grow closer town of Spencer. permits, and Spencer Entered by James officials said their Brookfield’s Dan Sickenberger, were selected by their every corner of the and closer, my brain is beginning teachers as Quaboag Regional Middle-High School’s Vander Salm, an actions are limited Please Read PROJECT 351, to think of the projects that will Project 351 student ambassadors. be at the top of the agenda once attorney for QQLA, page ­A16 the weather warms. Maybe that the letter contends Please Read QQLA, page ­A16 deck will finally get done after years of talking about it. Maybe that bathroom floor will finally get replaced. Maybe the basement Archaeology specialists coming to Tobin Campground will finally be finished. Maybe the garage will finally get re-or- BY KEVIN FLANDERS will host a kickoff meeting to introduce burial ground that contained artifacts ganized. NEWS STAFF WRITER the project to residents. The meeting is associated with the Adena culture of the Thank goodness my father lives BROOKFIELD — Residents have scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at Town Hall (6 Ohio Valley,” Johnson said. “The Adena next door. eagerly anticipated the search for Central Street). culture thrived for more than 1,000 Adam Minor may be reached at ancient artifacts at the site of the former Brookfield officials have contracted (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at ami- Tobin Campground at Pine Lane. Next with the UMass team to conduct archae- Please Read TOBIN, page ­A16 [email protected]. month, they will learn more about the ological research at the former Tobin quest for archaeological treasures when Campground. The property is located in on select a team of specialists comes to town. an area surrounding Quaboag Pond and models 25,000 Unique Visitors On Feb. 15, the director of the Quacumquasit Pond that is rich with University of Massachusetts history, officials said. Every Week! Archaeological Services Department, “The unique element of the Tobin www.StonebridgePress.com Eric Johnson, and members of his staff Campground property is an ancient 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 27, 2017 Venture Community Moore announces upcoming Services to host open house district office hours STURBRIDGE — Venture Community Services, one of the Commonwealth’s leading providers of innovative human services has announced they are hosting a Shared Living Open House & Info Night. BOSTON — Sen. Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) released the dates, times The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 27, at their main office located at 1 Picker and locations of upcoming district office hours. Residents of the 2nd Worcester Road in Sturbridge. The event is open to anyone in the community who wants to District are welcome to meet with Senator Moore or a representative of the learn more about becoming a shared living provider for people with developmental Senator’s Office to discuss concerns or other matters of interest. disabilities. • Auburn: Feb. 13 and March 20, 9-10 a.m., Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive, Shared Living serves adults with Developmental Disabilities who are in need Auburn of a welcoming home that can provide ongoing support. The person is matched • Millbury: Feb. 13 and March 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Senior Center, One River by Venture with an individual or family who has been recruited and screened as St., Millbury a Shared Living Provider. Providers are expected to provide the individual with • Leicester: Feb. 6 and March 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Senior Center, 40 Winslow a safe, clean and comfortable home, ensure their overall wellbeing and welcome Ave., Leicester them into their family unit. Approved providers will receive extensive training • Upton: Jan. 30 and March 6, 9-10 a.m., Senior Center, 2 Farm St., Upton and a tax-free annual stipend. • Grafton: Jan. 30 and March 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Senior Center, 30 Providence “Shared Living is a highly successful program model that allows individuals to St., Grafton live in the community through long-term relationships with people and families • Shrewsbury: Feb. 27, 10-11 a.m., Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury who open their homes.” Said Mike Hyland, Venture President & CEO. “The pro- • Northbridge: Feb. 27, 12-1 p.m., Senior Center, 20 Highland St., Whitinsville gram allows participants to live in a safe family environment and is an extension of Moore represents the Second Worcester District consisting of the Towns Venture’s mission to foster community inclusion and opportunities for the people of Auburn, Grafton, Leicester, Millbury, Shrewsbury, Precincts 2 and 4 in we support.” Northbridge, Upton, and Wards 5-7 and Precincts 1 and 5 in Ward 8 of the City For more information on the event, please visit the Venture website at venturecs. of Worcester. An online calendar of district office hours is also available on the org or contact Lydia Grossi at 508-347-8181, ext. 1224 / [email protected]. Senator’s website, www.senatormikemoore.com.

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(508) 909-4062 [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550 Denise Lammi Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­3 Center of Hope receives $25K donation Accuracy Watch Gift courtesy of family of COH founders BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER The Spencer New Leader is committed to SOUTHBRIDGE — On accuracy in all its news reports. Although Dec. 21, the Center of Hope numerous safeguards are in place to ensure received a check for $25,000 accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. from Lawrence Spinelli, the son of the Center of Hope’s Confirmed fact errors will be corrected founders. The emotional at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a donation will help fund the Center’s various programs timely manner. that continue to make a huge If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- impact on the community. 4130 during normal business hours. During “It’s nice that the founders non-business hours, leave a message in the of the organization are still editor’s voice mailbox. 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BY KEVIN FLANDERS fessionals who translated their will also be on hand for the first reach middle school. Many “It is so important for kids NEWS STAFF WRITER love of science and technolo- ever STEM Fest (Berthiaume school districts are in the to see how they can use STEM SPENCER — Recognizing gy into careers. For teachers may even hold a presentation process of implementing K-12 to solve real-life problems. We that today’s students will be in the district, it’s important of his own, showing students engineering and robotics pro- are hoping this will be a great tomorrow’s leaders in science to continue building students’ how science and math have grams, with specific courses event for everyone involved,” and technology fields, sever- interest in STEM subjects as played big roles in his career in available to students in every Murphy said. al area professionals will visit early as possible. home construction and design). grade level. Student permission forms Knox Trail Middle School to “A lot of these kids are going Organizers are still finaliz- In Spencer and East and workshop registration share their passions. to be doing jobs that don’t even ing the details on the lineup of Brookfield, school officials forms will be made avail- The inaugural Spencer-East exist right now,” said Patricia presenters for the event. From continue to introduce sever- able during the first week of Brookfield STEM Fest Science Murphy, a third grade teach- medical technology to structur- al programs and technologies February. For more informa- Trailblazers event is scheduled er at Wire Village School who al engineering, from robotics to give their kids a head start tion about the event, contact for March 11 at KTMS. Set for teamed up with several other to autonomous vehicles, count- in STEM, including recently Rachel Buckley at buckleyr@ 8:15-11:30 a.m., the program district educators to plan for less industries will be impact- added robotic units that have sebrsd.org. will include presentations from the STEM Fest. “This will be a ed over the next decade by a gotten students expanding School leaders thank every- guests who have forged suc- great event to show students a new wave of students possess- their horizons. Most impres- one who has had a role in pre- cessful careers in STEM fields lot of opportunities that exist ing strong STEM backgrounds. sive of all, some students have paring for the event, especially (science, technology, engineer- in STEM.” And it all starts at the ele- already taken leadership roles the organizing committee of ing and mathematics). The program will feature mentary school level, officials by sharing their STEM skills staff members throughout the Intended for students in hands-on activities, presen- said. If students don’t have a with classmates during after- district. grades 5-8, the workshop-style tations, and demonstrations foundation constructed for school programs and clubs. event will enable each student of real-life science and tech- STEM by the fifth grade, they Now, with the STEM Fest in Kevin Flanders can be to sign up for three presen- nology applications. Spencer are playing catch-up with their March, students will get to see reached at 508-909-4140, or by tations. The kids are already State Representatives Donald counterparts across the state many of the applications they e-mail at kflanders@stone- looking forward to meeting pro- Berthiaume and Peter Durant and country by the time they have learned about in action. bridgepress.com. NBSB announces new hire

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Londergan his next workshop on March entirely, because they can’t always enjoys helping seniors 12, he took a few moments to figure out which direction to build the foundation for mem- discuss with the New Leader pursue. Londergan has experi- oirs that will eventually be how he has been able to help enced the hurdle himself, and shared with their friends and countless writers share their he knows several tricks to get families. stories over the years. A his- writers through it. Students seeking to improve torian and author, the West “I have a simple solution their writing skills are also Brookfield resident under- that I use – just start typing,” welcome to attend the work- stands the challenges of creat- Londergan explained. “It shop. No matter which major a ing works that are both infor- doesn’t matter what, just get college student pursues, profi- mative and entertaining. your fingers moving and even- ciency in some format of writ- “Past workshops have been tually something will click ing will be required. Writing attended by a variety of peo- and you’ll be back on track. It exercises are also a great way ple of all ages and occupations, may take a couple of pages of File photo to prepare for those daunting from 12-year-old students to writing nonsense, but it does SAT essays. Local author Ed Londergan will offer a writing workshop on March 12 at work.” The March 12 workshop will 75-year-old retirees, all who the Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield. have a story to tell,” Londergan For those guests seeking to take place at the Salem Cross expose their works to a broad Inn in West Brookfield. Set for said. “The workshop is geared Londergan also discusses agents and have few, if any, audience, Londergan also uses 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the event toward anyone who wants to an array of self-publishing respond,” Londergan said. his workshops to discuss the costs $65 per person (lunch write and does not know where options. The costs and work “Folks also don’t realize that entire publishing process. is included). Registration is to start – or those who have incurred by the author are an agent will not consider rep- It can be a long and winding required; to learn more about some writing experience but increased in self-publishing resenting an author unless road, beginning with search- the program and register, send either haven’t written any- models, but many writers pre- they have a story that will ing for an agent or publisher an email to ed.londergan@ thing for a while or are not fer the autonomy afforded by make money for the publisher. and then navigating through gmail.com. sure what to do next.” going solo. It is a highly competitive mar- the many editing stages, but One of the most enjoyable “People do not realize how ketplace that revolves around Londergan provides a roadmap Kevin Flanders can be reached aspects of the workshops for difficult it can be to get an making money.” to help guide each writer. at 508-909-4140, or by email at attendees is the engaging exer- agent. It is possible to send What separates Londergan’s For guests unwilling or kflanders@stonebridgepress. cises Londergan provides. a query letter to 100 or more workshops from other area From writing about their unable to acquire an agent, com. Music education series coming to local library

foundation for music is people asked me to possible thanks to fund- 3:45-4:30 p.m. (ages 5 and during the early child- teach them and I start- ing from the Friends of up) hood years. Recent stud- ed teaching. Now I visit the Library. • Craft Club: Feb. 15 ies, including one at the libraries, preschools, and The introductory from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (ages University of California, senior centers all over music program aug- 5 and up) suggest that starting Massachusetts, teaching ments an already strong • Card-making with music lessons at age and performing,” added February schedule of Angela Carter: Feb. 28 three can increase brain- Stepanek, who lives in children’s events at the from 3:45-4:45 p.m. (ages power. Shutesbury. library. If you are search- 5 and up) “I want to play music Additional dates for ing for a fun activity for For more information but also to be of service Stepanek’s musical series your child, check out the about upcoming events at – this allows me to do for children are March following offerings: the library, call 508-867- both,” said Stepanek, 15, April 12, and May 10, • Toddler playgroup: 1410 or visit www.west- who has been active with all beginning at 10 a.m. at Feb. 6 from 10-11 a.m. brookfieldlibrary.org. music throughout her the library. Registration (ages birth to 5) life. “I started teaching is required for the pro- • Drop-in crafts for Kevin Flanders can be at libraries in western gram, and children must kids: Feb. 6 from 1-2:30 reached at 508-909-4140, or Massachusetts two years be accompanied by an p.m. (ages 3-6) by e-mail at kflanders@ ago. Now I travel all over adult. The series is made • Lego Club: Feb. 8 from stonebridgepress.com. the state, as well as to Connecticut and New York.” Courtesy photo Stepanek has enjoyed an impressive musical Julie Stepanek will provide monthly children’s music lessons career, beginning in her j j j Friday’s Child j j j at Merriam-Gilbert Public Library in West Brookfield, begin- twenties when she ning next month. performed with Anthony, who prefers to be called “AJ,” second floor meeting bands in New York City room. Intended for kids and recorded two CDs is an twelve-year-old boy of Caucasian BY KEVIN FLANDERS as young as 5 years old, with her own band, descent. Anyone who knows AJ knows NEWS STAFF WRITER the first session will fea- Calamine. After moving he is an avid coin collector. He also likes to Massachusetts, she WEST BROOKFIELD ture a group ukulele les- Pokemon cards, electronic games, sports — It’s never too early to son. Stepanek will arrive took a job running story experience the joys of with 22 ukuleles and a time sessions at libraries and reading. He is a smart, straight making music. Beginning fun PowerPoint presenta- throughout central and forward child who appreciates knowing next month, kids will get tion, after which she will western sections of the what is going on and what to expect. He play easy songs with the state. During those pro- a unique introduction to refers to himself as an organizer because music as part of a new kids. grams she learned how to series at Merriam-Gilbert For Stepanek, it means play the ukulele, and she he always likes to have a plan! Public Library. a lot to share her passion has since discovered that AJ enjoys going to school and reports there is no greater thrill Local musician Julie with youngsters and get his favorite subject to be math. Not only Stepanek will begin them excited about music for an artist than sharing her monthly series on at an early age. Similar an inspiration with the does he excel academically, he is able to Wednesday, Feb. 15, at to academics and sports, next generation. have very insightful questions and he is 10 a.m. in the library’s the best time to build a “Once I taught myself, willing to search for information when he lacks the knowledge on a specific topic. AJ receives support from an DURKIN & SONS Individualized Educational Plan in order to help him with emotional sup- port in school. Trucking Co. When asked what type of family AJ wants, he reports he wants a mom Trash and a dad who are nice and have animals. He does very well with males Removal and hopes to have a strong male role model in his life soon. It is recom- mended that AJ is the youngest or only child in the home. Weekly Pickups Who Can Adopt? Cleanouts Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in ~ Reliable ~ your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters www.durkintrucking.com or homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. Spencer The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, 508-885-4499 and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that will be a good match. To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.mareinc.org. 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Olivia Richman photos Principal Chris Starzcewski with the five Project 351 ambassadors from Tantasqua Regional Project 351 ambassadors for 2017 — Avalynne Leneau, Isabella Miles, Alexis Carson, Junior High School. He said: “As a group, every single one of them are really strong academ- Rebecca Mahon and Cadence Boyce ically and very compassionate and reflective.” BY OLIVIA RICHMAN and students submitted nominations of five girls who were picked to represent Rebecca Mahon, of Sturbridge: “I’m NEWS STAFF WRITER students who meet the general criteria the towns that make up Tantasqua from the biggest town in the district. STURBRIDGE — The five Project 351 for Project 351 — “passionate, kind, Regional Junior High School for I thought there was less of a chance. ambassadors from Tantasqua Regional humble, want to do what is right” — and 2017. The students spoke about why Hearing my name being called as the Junior High School are already Starzcewski ended up with 43 eighth community service is important to Sturbridge ambassador was a rush. I planning different ways in which they graders. All of the finalists submitted them and what they hope to do to help had heard about it last year and I had can help out their communities. an essay on themselves. The responses their communities. been working to get community service “As a group, every single one of them — which don’t include any students’ up to have more of a chance. It was are really strong academically and very names — are ranked by a panel of How did you feel when you were exciting to know my hard work paid compassionate and reflective,” said teachers and then sent to Starzcewski. nominated for Project 351? off.” Principal Chris Starzcewski. “They The mission of Project 351 is to unite are exceedingly humble. They’re quiet diverse 8th grade service ambassadors Isabella Miles, of Brookfield: “I was Alexis Carson, Holland: “It was kind leaders and vocal by example.” from every city and town in the excited and happy I was chosen. I of an unbelievable feeling. It’s not most Since Tantasqua is a regional school Commonwealth for an inspirational worked hard on my essay. I like helping days you get to do something good for with five towns, Starzcewski said the year of community service, leadership others and giving back to people. This your community.” school had the luxury of selecting five development and enrichment. was something that meant a lot to me.” students – one from each town. Teachers Olivia Richman sat down with the Turn To AMBASSADORS page ­­­A18

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SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT LEICESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL Grades K-8 Monday, Jan. 30: BBQ rib sandwich or tuna roll, Monday, Jan. 30: Hamburger or cheeseburger French fries, peas and carrots on whole grain roll, condiments, oven French Tuesday, Jan. 31: Nachos with cheese (sour fries, baked beans, raisins cream, salsa), or tuna roll with pretzels, corn, Tuesday, Jan. 31: Chicken nuggets, brown rice refried beans pilaf, steamed broccoli, peach cup, fresh apple Wednesday, Feb. 1: Chicken patty sandwich Wednesday, Feb. 1: Curly noodle mac and topped with lettuce and tomato, cheesy broccoli cheese, whole grain roll with butter, roasted sweet Thursday, Feb. 2: Breakfast for Lunch! French potatoes, green beans, fresh apple toast sticks, sausage links, warm cinnamon Thursday, Feb. 2: Turkey or ham sandwich on apples, hash brown patty whole grain bread, lettuce and tomato, potato Friday, Feb. 3: Choice of mozzarella sticks or puffs, pear cup buffalo pizza crunchers, sweet potato fries Friday, Feb. 3: Whole grain stuffed crust pizza, romaine salad with cherry tomatoes, assorted SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD dressings, cucumber wheels, mixed fruit cups SCHOOL DISTRICT BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades 9-12 Monday, Jan. 30: French toast sticks with warm Monday, Jan. 30: Mozzarella sticks with mar- maple syrup, sausage, hash brown, yogurt parfait inara, chicken noodle soup, fries, veggie sticks or chef’s salad with dip Tuesday, Jan. 31: Hard or soft shell taco (lettuce, Tuesday, Jan. 31: Chicken patty on a bun, mac tomato and cheese cup), fiesta corn, seasoned rice, and cheese, peas and carrots, spinach, apple crisp yogurt parfait or chef’s salad Wednesday, Feb. 1: Taco & Scoops (seasoned Wednesday, Feb. 1: Chicken fajita wrap, sea- beef with Tostito scoops and your choice of top- soned rice, fiesta corn, yogurt parfait or chef’s pings — shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour salad cream), gallo pinto (rice n’ beans) fiesta corn and Thursday, Feb. 2: Toasted cheese sandwich, black bean salad creamy tomato soup, yogurt parfait or chef’s salad Thursday, Feb. 2: Breakfast for Lunch! Breakfast Friday, Feb. 3: Cheese pizza, tossed salad, soup sandwich variety warm cinnamon apples harvest of the day, yogurt parfait or chef’s salad home fries (potatoes, butternut squash, peppers/ onions, seasonings) QUABOAG REGIONAL Friday, Feb. 3: Homemade Pizza! Choice of MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL cheese, pepperoni or buffalo chicken pizza, or fish n’ chips, sweet potato fries Monday, Jan. 30: Hot dog on a roll, baked beans, sweet potato fries, apple LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, Jan. 31: Shepherd’s pie, biscuit, pears Monday, Jan. 30: Meatball grinder, potato wedg- NORTH BROOKFIELD es, broccoli salad, assorted fruit cups MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, Jan. 31: Chicken drumsticks, mashed potatoes, Caesar salad with whole grain croutons, Monday, Jan. 30: Hot dog on a roll, baked beans, whole grain cookie, mandarin oranges sweet potato fries, apple, or tuna sandwich Wednesday, Feb. 1: Chicken bacon ranch whole Tuesday, Jan. 31: Top Hat (shepherd’s pie), grain sandwich, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, pears, or Sunbutter and jelly buttery corn, fresh apples, pineapple cup Thursday, Feb. 2: Breakfast for Lunch: Whole NORTH BROOKFIELD grain pancakes with syrup, scrambled eggs, carrot ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sticks, cucumber slices, ranch dressing, strawber- ry cup, pear cup Monday, Jan. 30: Hot dog on a roll, baked beans, Friday, Feb. 3: School made whole grain pizza, sweet potato fries, apple, or tuna sandwich cheese and pepperoni, potato wedges, tossed salad, Tuesday, Jan. 31: Shepherd’s pie (ground beef, assorted dressing, mixed fruit cups corn and mashed potatoes), pears, or Sunbutter and jelly LEICESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL TANTASQUA REGIONAL SCHOOLS Monday, Jan. 30: Meatball grinder, potato wedg- es, broccoli salad, assorted fruit cups Monday, Jan. 30: Popcorn chicken bowl with Tuesday, Jan. 31: Chicken drumsticks, mashed mashed potato, corn, gravy, with dinner roll, spin- potatoes, Caesar salad with whole grain croutons, ach garden salad, chilled peaches, variety milk mandarin oranges Tuesday, Jan. 31: Pulled pork sandwich, ranche- Wednesday, Feb. 1: Chicken bacon ranch whole ro beans, cole slaw, chilled pears, variety milk grain sandwich, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, Wednesday, Feb. 1: Oven fried chicken with cin- pineapple cup namon roll, beets and sweets, mixed veggies, fresh Thursday, Feb. 2: Breakfast for Lunch: Whole fruit, variety milk grain pancakes with syrup, scrambled eggs, carrot Thursday, Feb. 2: Warrior beef sandwich, Italian sticks, cucumber slices, ranch dressing, strawber- bean and pasta salad, roasted carrots, chilled ry cup applesauce, variety milk Friday, Feb. 3: School made whole grain pizza, Friday, Feb. 3: American chop suey served with cheese and pepperoni, potato wedges, tossed salad, garlic bread, Italian green beans, Caesar salad, assorted dressing, mixed fruit cups fruit crisp, variety milk LEICESTER MEMORIAL SCHOOL BAY PATH Monday, Jan. 30: Hamburger or cheeseburger BREAKFAST on whole grain roll, condiments, oven French Monday, Jan. 30: Pancakes with syrup, 4 oz. fries, baked beans, raisins yogurt, 4 oz. fruit juice, fruit variety Tuesday, Jan. 31: Asian orange chickens, brown Tuesday, Jan. 31: Assorted bagel, assorted cream fried rice, steamed broccoli, peach cup cheese, 4 oz. yogurt, 4 oz. fruit juice, fruit variety Wednesday, Feb. 1: Macaroni and cheese, whole grain roll with butter, roasted sweet potatoes, LUNCH steamed carrots, fresh apple Monday, Jan. 30: Pork carnitas (seasoned shred- Thursday, Feb. 2: Chicken patty sandwich on a ded pork in a whole-wheat tortilla with lettuce, whole grain roll, lettuce and tomato, buttery corn, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream), buttered corn, pear cup avocado salad, fruit variety Friday, Feb. 3: Whole grain stuffed crust pizza, Tuesday, Jan. 31: Cheeseburger (beef burger romaine salad with cherry tomatoes, assorted topped with cheese on a whole wheat bun), tossed dressings, cucumber wheels, mixed fruit cups salad, fruit variety Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­7 CLASSROOM CORNER EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

• Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Adult Book Club — The title for this month Eastern Connecticut Merrick Public Library is “The Oregon Trail: A New American East Brookfield Public • The Bill of Rights and You — The Journey,” by Rinker Buck. Copies are State University Merrick Public Library will host a new available at the library. The Book Club Library pop-up exhibition from the National meets on the last Tuesday of each month WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Eastern FOR ADULTS Archives, The Bill of Rights and You, and all are welcome. Connecticut State University recently CPR Certification Class: Thursday, commemorating the 225th anniversa- • Babysitting Course Offered — Young released its fall 2016 semester Dean’s Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m. with American Heart ry of the ratification of this landmark Adults are encouraged to sign up as soon List for full-time students. Association certified instructor Jim document. The Bill of Rights and You as possible for the Worcester County Dillon Antonopoulos (Class of 2020) Extension 4-H Babysitter’s Course to Sadin. Must be 16 years or older. Fee: spotlights one of the most remarkable $20/person due at time of registration. of West Brookfield, was named to the take place on Saturday, Feb. 4 and Feb. periods in American history, explores First Aid Certification Class – Dean’s List. Antonopoulos’s major is 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants the origins of the first ten amendments Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. With Physical Education. must be at least 11 years old and serious- to the U.S. Constitution (collectively American Heart Association certified ly interested in babysitting. Attendance known as the Bill of Rights), illustrates instructor Jim Sadin. Must be 16 years how each amendment protects U.S. citi- at all sessions is required. A $35 fee will or older. Fee: $20/person due at time of Mount Ida College zens, and looks at how Americans exer- cover the course and a 4-H Babysitter’s registration. cise the rights outlined in the amend- manual. Participation certificates are No time to read a lengthy novel? Try NEWTON — Jordan Nugent, a Game ments. The Bill of Rights and You issued upon successful completion of “Bookshots” and “Bookshots: Flame” Art major from East Brookfield, MA invites visitors to connect directly with the course. books. Each complete story is just over has been named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s the people, places, and events that mark • Makerspace Workshop – 3D Objects 100 pages. List at Mount Ida College in Newton, this historic document’s evolution. This — Please register as soon as possible for Adult Coloring – every Monday 6-7:30 Mass. for achieving a GPA of 3.33 or exhibit runs through Feb. 28. this exciting program! Join Arthur and p.m., Feb. 6 – March 27. Supplies provid- higher. • Banister Book Group: Tuesday, Jan. Peter Evans of Makerspace Workshops ed. Call to register. 31, 7-8 p.m. “The Boston Girl,” by Anita to learn how to use 3D software to Diamant. A story “about family ties design and print 3D objects. What there FOR CHILDREN and values, friendship and feminism is not time to print at the Library; Toddler Rhythm & Rhyme – Every Springfield College told through the eyes of a young Jewish Makerspace Workshops will print off Thursday at 9:45 am. Songs, dance, craft, woman growing up in Boston in the the site and send back for pick up! The story and games for ages 18 months SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College early twentieth century. Addie Baum is workshop will also include robotics and – 3 years. There are openings for this has named Laura Quink, of Leicester, The Boston Girl, born in 1900 to immi- a surprise workshop at the end of the group. Call the library to sign up. to the dean’s list for academic excel- grant parents who were unprepared for event! The program will take place at Drop-in Craft – For all ages during lence for the fall 2016 term. Quink is and suspicious of America and its effect the library on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 February school vacation week. studying Health Science/Pre-Physician on their three daughters. Growing up a.m. to 12 noon and is open to kids ages For more information, call 508-867- Assistant. in the North End, then a teeming multi- 7-14. This program is funded through a 7928 or visit our website at www.east- cultural neighborhood, Addie’s intelli- grant of the North Brookfield Cultural brookfieldlibrary.org. gence and curiosity take her to a world Council, a local agency funded by the her parents can’t imagine — a world Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state College of William & of short skirts, movies, celebrity cul- agency. ture, and new opportunities for women. Richard Sugden Library ONGOING ACTIVITIES Mary Addie wants to finish high school and • Jan. 30: Teens compete with board dreams of going to college. She wants a • Knitting – Every Monday at 1 p.m. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The follow- and Saturday at 9 a.m. – drop in for games at Teen Mania career and to find true love. Eighty-five- from 3:30-4:30 p.m. ing local residents were recently named knitters of all levels. year-old Addie tells the story of her life • Jan. 31: Looking for a fun and edu- to the Dean’s List at the College of • Adult and Teen Coloring – Every to her 22-year-old granddaughter, who cational activity to do with your toddler William & Mary for the fall 2016 semes- Monday & Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 has asked her “How did you get to be or preschooler ? Come to toddler story ter: the woman you are today?” Provided by p.m. The library supplies coloring pages Brookfield: Joshua Julian Galuska hour at 10 a.m. and meet other parents, publisher. Massachusetts Book Awards and colored pencils. Simply drop-in and enjoy songs, stories, and activities with Must-Read Book, 2015 enjoy the fun. your 18 months to 3 year old. Caregivers - Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 to 8 p.m. “The Soul • Pre-School Story Time - Every must remain in the room with their Leicester Women’s Club of an Octopus: S Surprising Journey Tuesday morning from 10:15 to 11:00 toddler. Preschoolers (ages 3-5) come at into the Wonder of Consciousness by am. Story Time is open to children 11 a.m. Caregivers must remain on the LEICESTER — The Leicester Sy Montgomery.” “An investigation of aged 2-5 years old. Pre-registration is same floor. These are free programs but Women’s Club will award $500 scholar- the emotional and physical world of the required for each session, and space is do require registration, which you can ships to three Leicester residents who octopus.” limited. Story Time is led by Children’s do when you arrive. Today’s theme is will graduate from high school in 2017. - Tuesday, March 28, 7 to 8 p.m. “All Librarian, Rosemary Mackenzie, and winter. Also, this year three $500 scholarships the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony includes music and movement, learning • Feb. 1: Come to the Bouncing Babies will be awarded to a student majoring Doerr. games, arts and crafts and, of course, program from 10:30-11 a.m. for a rol- in nursing in memory of Betty Swan, - Tuesday, April 25, 7 to 8 p.m. stories. licking, good time! Meet other caregiv- given by the Swan family. “Written on the Heart,” by Morgan • Ukulele Jam Time – Monday, Jan. 30, ers, share stories, songs and rhymes. Applications are available at your Callan Rogers. at 5:30 p.m. Stop in with your Ukulele or Appropriate for ages birth to 24 months local guidance office. Any Leicester res- • Le Cercle Francais: The next meet- borrow a ukulele from the library and and their caregivers. Program followed ident graduating from high school in ing will be Thursday, March 2, 6:30 to jam with others. All levels of players by open playtime. spring 2017 is eligible. 7:30 p.m. No meetings for months of are welcome. The last Monday of every The free Afterschool Fun program is Applications must be submitted by January and February. month. For further information and today from 4-4:45 p.m. for children from April 1, 2017. • American Red Cross Babysitter registration for any program call the k-grade 5. This month’s theme is Paints The Leicester Women’s Club would Class: The Friends of the Library spon- library at 508-867-0208. & Prints. appreciate any publicity that you can sor half of the $50 fee for Brookfield stu- • Feb. 2: Tune in Together is a music provide regarding this matter. dents ages 11 and up. As of press time and movement program for toddlers, the class dates have not been confirmed. preschoolers and their caregivers, spon- Please sign-up for two-day class (you sored and presented by CFCE. Meets must attend both sessions), Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Country Bank Feb. 8 and Thursday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. The Friends of the Library provide a pizza dinner for the students. Scholarships • For Children: Wednesdays at 11:15 Country Bank is pleased to announce a.m. to noon. Play group! with Music! THE WRITE STUFF that once again this year a total of Ms. Renee’s music will play, we’ll have $30,000 in scholarship money will be shakers, drums and scarfs, with room available to areas seniors. Fifteen high for toys and fun in the main area. Free school seniors who exemplify a com- snacks and juice too. Ms. Renee will be brating 15 Y mitment to community spirit and vol- back at the end of February with her ele ear unteerism will be honored with schol- new baby boy, Noah! Sponsored by the C s arships of $2,000 each, for their enroll- Friends of the Library. ment in either a two year or four year college in the fall of 2017. FOR ADULTS Spencer New Leader! Applications and complete rules are Fridays free home delivery and pick- available at Guidance Offices of pub- up of library materials for anyone Essays, Poems and Short Stories written by lic high schools in the Country Bank housebound. This free service may be student and adult authors from market area as well as at www.country- long or short term—call for more infor- bank.com/about-us/community-schol- mation. Spencer, Leicester, and The Brookfields arship-program, or visit any of their Notary Public. Brenda Metterville, 14 branches and the staff will print one free service available during regular open to all ages & home schooled students for you. business hours. Our selection committee will review SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR FEBRUARY: each entry and winners will be notified by May 1, 2017. 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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWPOINT Frank G. Chilinski President and Publisher What should Adam Minor Latest antique and Managing Editor auction news you know Sleep away about taking post RMDs? holiday As we get older, the end Financial of another stress Focus year takes on greater mean- Take Courtesy photo JEFF ing, in many BURDICK Turn of the century majolica pottery frogs brought over $1,200 at our last live auction. ways, than it the did when we int were young. H There have been plenty reported that “Pacificus VI” was And if you’re a certain age, Dec. 31 has of newsworthy antique and a previously unknown essay a very specific meaning in terms of KAREN auction happenings since the where Hamilton debated James your finances, because it’s the deadline TRAINOR New Year. Madison over America’s neutral- for withdrawing money from some of A British piano tuner saw ity. It sold for $262,500. The docu- your retirement plans. What should you more than strings when they ment appointing him as General know about these withdrawals? And Extreme exhaustion is a common side began work on a piano in George Washington’s aide-de- how much control over them do you effect of the high-energy hustle and bus- Shropshire, England accord- camp brought $212,500. A lock of have? tle of the holiday season. With sleep ing to the UK Independent Hamilton’s hair brought $37,500. Here’s the picture, in a nutshell: Once deprivation and post holiday stress tak- News. A “potential treasure” Antiques, The total for the Hamilton items you turn 70 1/2, you generally need to ing its toll, often all it takes to cure “fes- of gold described as “stun- sold at auction was $2.6 million. start taking withdrawals – the technical tive fatigue” is a good, long snooze – and ning” was hidden inside the Collectibles An auction was held after the term is “required minimum distribu- now sleepers have society’s blessing, as piano. The current owners “Hall of Presidents and First tions,” or RMDs – from your traditional “Festival of Sleep Month” is celebrated had been given the piano and & Estates Ladies Museum in Gettysburg” IRA and your 401(k) or similar plan, each January. consulted with “Peter Reavill closed in November. USA Today such as a 403(b) plan (for employees The unofficial holiday offers a guilt of the British Museum’s WAYNE TUISKULA reported that more than 300 peo- of pubic schools, religious institutions free pass to relax, chill out, and catch up Portable Antiquities Scheme.” ple attended the auction, which and other tax-exempt organizations) or on some well-deserved Z’s. Moreover, The objects were mainly was held on Jan. 14. Wax figures 457(b) plan (for employees of state and the day, which promotes sleeping, also made of gold and “appear to have been of the first 44 presidents and “their min- local governments and governmental encourages adequate slumber through- deliberately hidden within the last 110 iature first lady counterparts” drew bid- agencies). After the first year in which out the year, which can boost both phys- years.” Experts are trying to trace the ders from as far as Canada. The Jackie you take these RMDs, you must take ical and mental health. gold back to the original owners. If they Kennedy Onassis figure at $550 and them by the end of each year thereafter. In honor of “Festival of Sleep Day,” aren’t found, the government will claim Hilary Clinton at $675 brought the high- If you don’t withdraw at least the this week’s column shares sleep facts, the treasure. est prices for First Ladies. Theodore minimum amount (calculated based on suggestions and stats – all in the name The Dallas Observer reports that Roosevelt at $8,000 and Abraham your age, account balance and other of 40 winks! James Kenner brought a sculpture that Lincoln at $8,500 were the highest sell- factors) you face a penalty of 50 percent Benefits of Proper Sleep: Getting the had been in his family for many years ing presidential figures. As our country of what you should have taken out – a proper amount of sleep is of optimum to an “Antiques Roadshow” taping in was preparing for the peaceful transi- potential loss of thousands of dollars. important for good health, so it’s nec- Fort Worth. It belonged to his father’s tion of power figures of past presidents So, here’s priority number one: Take essary to get your nightly sleep quota. great aunt. Kenner’s great grandmother were transitioning their way to collec- your RMDs before the end of the year. According to published reports, tod- then willed it to his grandmother. It tions throughout North America. The financial services provider who dlers need 11 hours of sleep every night, was handed down to his father who Thank you to those who attended the administers your IRA or 401(k) can help plus a two-hour nap during the day; pre- told him that he would eventually pass Jan. 14 appraisal event in Athol and our you determine the amount you must schoolers require 11 to 12 hours of sleep it down to Kenner. There has been a live auction in Worcester on Jan. 26. withdraw. a night; school-age children need 10 change of plans though. The appraiser Registration begins on February 6th for However, after that point, it’s your hours of sleep each night: Teens require believed that it was an original work of my “Evaluating Your Antiques” class at decision as to whether you want to nine and a quarter hours of sleep every Auguste Rodin who created his works Bay Path Evening School in Charlton. exceed the minimum. Of course, you night — most get less than eight and a in the late 19th and early 20th century. The class takes place on March 6. Other may need to take more out to meet your half. And adults need about eight hours The Committee of Auguste Rodin has events are being scheduled. See www. living expenses. But if you have enough of sleep every night. determined that it is an authentic Rodin centralmassauctions.com for more additional income from other sources – sculpture. The appraiser estimated the information on our upcoming events. such as Social Security and interest and *** value at $400,000 to $500,000. Instead of dividend payments from investments Getting your share of quality sleep being passed down to Kenner, the piece Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula held outside your retirement accounts not only makes you refreshed, but is on its way to auction. Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass – you may be able to stick with the min- experts reveal it boosts your immune With the play “Hamilton” getting rave Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate imum withdrawals. system, which can halt a pending cold reviews it seemed like the perfect time Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- And this could prove to be beneficial, and flu virus. for a descendant of Alexander Hamilton tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111), because you obviously want your retire- to sell some of his belongings. CNN [email protected]. ment accounts to last as long as possi- *** ble, considering you might spend two or Good, deep slumber also helps turn even three decades as a retiree. Another back the clock because it sharpens your reason not to take more than you need mind and defuses stress. It also reju- What are the steps I need to from your retirement accounts is that venates your body. During sleep, your these withdrawals are typically taxable body secretes melatonin, cortisol, and – so the less you take out, the lower your other hormones that help you repair tax bill. cells and burn fat according to experts. take to sell my home? You can also potentially lower your tax burden arising from RMDs by being *** The process of sell- 8) If you are buying ing a home can be another home and using generous. If you take money from your Sleeping well can also help ward realtor’s IRA and donate it to a qualified charity off diabetes, according to a study by stressful but much the proceeds from the of the stress can be sale you would now start (one that has received tax-exempt sta- the Kettering Sleep Disorders Center report tus from the IRS), you can exclude the of young, healthy adult males. When relieved by following looking to find a home these steps in order. to offer on since you will withdrawal from your adjusted gross the participants decreased their sleep income and count the donation against time to about four hours per night for Once you decide you JAMES typically need an accept- want to sell your home ed offer on your home to your taxable RMDs. Suppose, for exam- six nights, every one of the healthy BLACK ple, your RMD for 2016 is $5,500. If you young men showed impaired glucose these are the steps: get an offer accepted on 1) I suggest you set the home you are buying take $5,000 from your IRA and donate tolerance, a precursor to developing dia- it to a qualified charity, your taxable betes, according to the data. The study an appointment with and you will coordinate a realtor to come look at your home and dates for the two closings to coincide. RMD obligation will be reduced to just revealed after a few nights of regular give you a comparative market analysis. 9) Then the appraisal will be done on $500. If you were to take another $500 sleep, the men in the diabetes study This will give you an idea of what you your home, which is ordered by the bank from your IRA, you would satisfy your returned to a normal state of glucose can expect from the sale of your home. to ensure the condition and value line up entire RMD for the year. (Consult with tolerance. They can also provide you with a net with the loan the buyers are going for. your tax advisor to make sure you’re sheet that will outline an estimate of the 10) At this point the bank underwriting following the rules governing these *** costs of selling a home so you know what department will make a final decision charitable donations from your IRA.) Medical research also points out a you can expect to receive after commis- and decide if they give a commitment to You worked many years to build your link between lack of sleep and obesity sions and other closing costs. do the loan and will typically provide a retirement accounts. So when it’s time in both young and old. In one study, 2) If you are buying a home also and formal loan commitment letter. There to tap into them, make the right moves people who slept five hours per night need to obtain a mortgage then you will are usually still items that need to get – and do whatever it takes to maximize were 73 percent more likely to become want to get preapproved to ensure you cleared up that are not crucial to the the benefits you get from your required obese than those getting seven to nine can get the amount needed and not have decision making at the bank. minimum distributions. nightly hours of sleep. In fact, one study a blemish on your credit that will not 11) Then they give a clear to close found that lack of sleep was a bigger allow you to buy a home. and schedule the closing. Typically the This article was written by Edward contributor to childhood obesity than 3) This is the time when you will seller will be moved out prior to closing Jones for use by your local Edward any other factor. employ your realtor by signing contracts and the buyers will do a walk-through Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact and they can give you some suggested right before closing to verify the home Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones *** items to repair and staging ideas and/ is empty and in broom swept condition Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or Insomnia Cures: If you’re always or provide a staging consultation from a and all items agreed on in offer are left [email protected]. Edward tired, you’re not alone. The National professional stager. in the home. Jones, its employees and financial advi- Sleep Foundation in Washington D.C., 4) Once any and all repairs are com- As I wrote this I noticed I had to write sors cannot provide tax or legal advice. conducted a study that revealed just 26 pleted and staging is complete it is time typically several times because this is a You should consult your attorney or percent of adults said they get a good to book the professional photographer to decent guideline but your realtor based qualified tax advisor regarding your sit- night’s sleep a few nights a month or take pictures of the home and then the on your situation may advise differently uation. less. Another 24 percent say they get home gets listed on the multiple listing or some of these steps may happen in a good night’s sleep only a few nights service as well as the other websites that a different order. This is why I always a week. In fact, to current medical the realtor will be advertising on. advise hiring a real estate professional ENTERTAINMENT AND and psychological research, over half 5) You receive an offer on your home, to guide you through the process so they of Americans are sleep deprived, and negotiate the offer and sign it. can see if your scenario may require a EVENTS California studies show who have less 6) The buyers do a home inspection on different strategy. than six hours sleep a night have a 70 the home, typically within 10 days of the percent higher mortality rate. People signed offer. James Black is a licensed realtor for getting only six to seven hours of sleep 7) If buyers move forward with the sale A&M Real Estate Consultants at Keller every night have a longer life expectan- after the home inspection then you will Williams Realty. He may be reached at DON’T MISS cy than those who sleep eight hours. sign another contract, which supersedes (508) 365-3532 or by e-mail at jblack2@ the first contract which is the purchase kw.com. A THING! Turn To TRAINOR ­­­A9 page and sale agreement. Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Sleep away post holiday stress

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BY NICK ETHIER to do that consistently — year and he’s a great play- as Quaboag opened up a SPORTS STAFF WRITER he does it at practice — er and I knew his moves,” 12-point advantage, 36-24. SPENCER — When the and when he came in I added Wisniewski. “I thought it was going David Prouty Regional turned to [assistant coach Team defense was the to fall,” Wisniewski said boys’ varsity basketball Dave] Shepherd and said, key to the Cougars’ rally, of the lengthy attempt, team took on Quaboag ‘Harley’s bringing it right according to Wisniewski. with a grin. “I had the Regional on Thursday, now.’” “We just started to ‘D’ hand tonight, I was feel- Jan. 19, the Panthers Reilly added that the up,” he said. “If you think ing it.” held a 15-2 lead midway Cougars “figured out you can guard them, you “There were a couple through the first quar- how we were going to get can guard them.” of possessions where I ter. Prouty connected on through their screening Quaboag clawed back called specifically to wait a trio of 3-pointers and process,” which put the into the game by win- until he got the ball, and appeared to be primed for Panthers’ offense into a ning the second quarter, he took care of business an important victory in standstill. 11-4. Wisniewski scored tonight,” Reilly added the Southern Worcester “They just were tough- 7 points in the frame, of Wisniewski’s perfor- County League. er than us, more phys- including a 3-pointer to mance, which included a But the Cougars fin- ical than us and better cut the deficit down to game-high 20 points. ished the frame on a 7-2 than us tonight. We just 21-16. Then, nearing the The Cougars then won run to trim the deficit didn’t respond to any end of the half, team- the final frame, 11-4, to down to 17-9. Quaboag adversity tonight,” said mate Robert Greenlaw win by 19 points. then outscored the Scott Dion, head coach (13 points) secured an “This is a huge win for Panthers by a 38-11 count of the Panthers. “Once offensive rebound and us. This is when we’re the rest of the way to win they went on a run we put home the coinciding going to pick it up, I a wild 47-28 decision. had nobody that could layup before Wisniewski think,” said Wisniewski, When asked what answer that run.” ended the half with a pair as Quaboag improved to changed, Chris Reilly, Only three players of free throws as Prouty 6-5. Nick Ethier photos head coach of the scored for Prouty: Ryan held onto a one-point lead David Prouty, mean- Quaboag’s Brady Antonopoulos releases a one-handed pass Cougars, gave credit to a Casault (13 points), at halftime, 21-20. while, dropped to a still to the right-side corner of the court. player who didn’t start, Darrell Beer (9) and Kyle Wisniewski then impressive 8-2. didn’t score and pulled Driscoll (6). Driscoll is opened the third quarter “Certainly we don’t down a single rebound — the team’s primary scor- with a pair of free throws overreact when we beat yet his energy inflicted er, but Quaboag defender to give the Cougars their Grafton and Leicester, more damage on Prouty Ben Wisniewski was able first lead — and the lead and we’re not going to than any statistic could. to shut him down. for good — at 22-21. overreact here,” Dion “One of our subs came “He takes pride in that, Wisniewski had a near- said of defeating some in, Harley Richards, he usually covers their ly flawless quarter, and tough teams before los- and he brought a tenac- best player,” Reilly said his shot from a few feet ing this game. “It was a ity onto the court with of Wisniewski. shy of the entire length bad performance from us him,” said Reilly. “We’ve “We’ve played each of the court as the buzzer [and] hopefully we learn been trying to get him other since sophomore sounded nearly went in, from it.”

David Prouty’s Ryan Casault looks up toward the basket before finishing a layup in front of defender Ben Wisniewski of Quaboag.

With help from Zachary McCann, Alexander Cote of Quaboag turns the corner and heads toward the basket while dribbling the ball.

Quaboag’s Zachary McCann focuses on the ball as David Prouty’s Joseph Thebeau prepares to pass it away.

With Quaboag defender Dante Ortiz close by, Joseph Thebeau Zander St. Jean of David Prouty keeps the ball away from potential pressure from a Quaboag defender. of David Prouty rises up to attempt a jump shot. Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­11 SPORTS Quaboag’s Paquette nets 1,000th career point early as Pirates’ late rally falls short

Lexi Paquette of Quaboag receives hugs on the sideline while fans bring over the 1,000 sign commemorating her achievement of scoring 1,000 career high school points.

baskets from close range her team’s entire first while, improved to an have to work hard.” as Quaboag took their half output. The team even 5-5 as they appear “We’ve been playing 25-point lead into the totaled 15 points in the to have shaken off a slow better,” added Lanier. locker room at halftime. third to Quaboag’s four to start to the season. Other top performers “She’s just a great kid turn it into a 40-26 game “We just have to play for the Cougars includ- that has really worked,” entering the final frame. hard. We did come out a ed Dorman (12 points, 13 Cougar head coach Cliff “Jordan’s working so little soft,” Paquette said rebounds) and freshman Nick Ethier photos Lanier said of Paquette, hard every day,” Pietrzak of her team’s early woes. Jillian Routhier (8 points, Quaboag’s Lexi Paquette lets go of what turned out to be a whose game total includ- said of Tremblay, who “I don’t think we’ll have 7 rebounds). milestone shot, as she scored her 999th and 1,000th career ed a double-double of 15 finished with 17 points any problem, we just points on this basket versus Oxford last Wednesday, Jan. 18. points and 12 rebounds. and 8 rebounds. “It’s so Lanier then told a story good to see her come of how hard Paquette has out and do what she did BY NICK ETHIER Paquette was quick to worked on becoming effi- tonight. We have every SPORTS STAFF WRITER add that the team victory cient with her left hand confidence in her that WARREN — In the was more important than that he sometimes needs she’s another scorer on first half of their game her individual accom- to remind her to still use our team and we had her versus Oxford High on plishment, though. her dominant right hand guarding Paquette.” Wednesday, Jan. 18, the “The win comes first around the rim. The Pirates then Quaboag Regional girls’ and I knew it was going “What a tremendous opened the fourth quar- varsity basketball team to come to me, I wasn’t player she is and she’s ter on a 9-4 run at the came out strong, which going to rush it,” she said. got a great attitude,” midpoint to trim the defi- led to a 36-11 halftime With the Cougars added Oxford head coach cit down to 44-35. But the advantage. In addition, ahead, 20-9, and with Joe Pietrzak. “She’s just Cougars ended the game Cougar senior Lexi 5:25 to play until half- dominant underneath.” on a 10-3 run to finish off Paquette scored her time, Paquette and fellow That down low domi- their 16-point victory. 1,000th career point early senior Shaylah Dorman nance was certainly a “I thought in the sec- in the second quarter to worked a pick-and-roll problem for the Pirates, ond half we won the final keep the positive party to perfection, which led especially in the first 16 minutes so I’m encour- going. to Paquette’s easy inside half of play, according to aged moving forward,” Quaboag then with- look at the basket for Pietrzak. said Pietrzak, as Oxford stood a furious second career points 999 and “Shots didn’t fall, but dropped to 7-2. my problem was defen- In addition to half rally by the Pirates 1,000. Quaboag’s Shaylah Dorman catches a pass and dribbles sively. We just gave up Tremblay’s strong perfor- to win a 54-38 decision. “It’s something me straight to the basket. “I’ve been waiting for and her kind of do a lot,” too much in the paint, mance, sophomore Gina it for a while, it’s great Paquette said of the play. missed assignments, Parmenter (11 points) to get it done so I can “Whenever we see some- things like that,” he said. and senior Kayla breathe,” Paquette said of one overloading one side The second half was a Soto (9 rebounds) the pressures leading up we look at each other and different story for Oxford. helped the Pirates to her 1,000th point. “It’s we know what to do.” Senior Jordan Tremblay get back into the kind of the only thing I’ve Paquette finished the scored 11 third quarter game. been thinking about.” first half with two more points, which equaled Quaboag, mean- SPORTS ATHLETE CORRESPONDENT of the WEEK Lexi Paquette The Quaboag Regional senior scored the 1,000th point of her high school career on a basket with 5:25 to play in the first half of the Cougars’ game with Oxford High The Stonebridge Press Sports Department last Wednesday, Jan. 18. 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BY NICK ETHIER later, Zak hit a 3 of her own to SPORTS STAFF WRITER extend the lead into double-dig- STURBRIDGE — With the it territory, 24-13. Tantasqua Regional girls’ var- Rebounding also aided sity basketball team holding a Tantasqua to victory, as they slim 12-8 lead over Southbridge won the battle of the boards High after the conclusion of over the course of the game, the first quarter in their game 45-25. In addition to Zak’s 10 played last Friday evening, rebounds, senior teammate Jan. 20, the Warriors needed Kelsey Emrich pulled down a someone to step up to help put game-high 12. their team over the top. “We feel if we outrebound Not one, but two underclass- a team we’re going to win the men did just that, as sopho- game 95 percent of the time,” more Lindsey Zak and fresh- said Goyette. “We actually put man Lydia Boland combined in some rebounding drills late- to score 18 of Tantasqua’s 21 ly of a team that rebounds 55 a second quarter points as the game, so I think those things Warriors took a 33-15 half- help an awful lot. The kids are time lead before defeating the getting more physical inside, Pioneers, 61-35. and we have to play physical.” “Lindsey is just an athletic Southbridge head coach kid, has some intangibles, and Elvin Rodriguez knew that the she’s a tough kid to guard out big rebounding differential there and she can score in mul- would be difficult to overcome. Joanie Howland of Tantasqua tiple ways,” Tantasqua head “I have probably one of the tries to get inside position before coach Tom Goyette said of Zak, shortest teams ever in SWCL,” attempting a layup. who finished with a double-dou- he said. “I just tell them, ‘put a ble (19 points, 10 rebounds). body on somebody,’…but it’s “She has an inside-outside something to work on.” game — she can hit the 3, but The Pioneers’ best player possible. she can also score inside — so was probably senior Tatyana He also believes the Pioneers she’s a tough matchup for a lot Rosario, as she finished with can generate a few more vic- of teams.” team-high totals of 14 points tories if they continue to play In regard to Boland (13 and 8 rebounds. hard despite the limited num- Nick Ethier photos points), Goyette also had com- “Offensively she’s definite- bers. Tantasqua’s Lily Lucas flings a pass down the court. plimentary words for her. ly been a work in progress, “If we finish the way I think “Lydia Boland is just a great but the last couple of games we can, we should be able to get ball-handler for us — head up she’s definitely given us more at least six or seven victories,” and good decisions and a quick points,” Rodriguez noted. Rodriguez said. “That’s what player — and she’s doing a lot Southbridge dropped to 2-9 as I’m shooting for.” of good things for us,” he said they have the unenviable task Tantasqua, meanwhile, of his point guard. “She’s a of dressing just seven players evened their record to 4-4 but very heady player and playing after beginning the season with have won four of five as they in control is what we need her 13. Six of the original members continue to find their stride. to do.” are no longer on the squad for “We’re really gelling the last With 3:10 to play in the sec- various reasons. two weeks. The team is really ond quarter, Boland buried a “It’s going to be a tough sea- coming together and we’re at 3-pointer to build the Warriors’ son, but we finished last sea- a good spot right now. We’ve lead up to nine points, 21-12. son with seven players,” said got to keep it going, though,” Then, a couple of possessions Rodriguez, proving that it is Goyette concluded.

Lydia Boland of Tantasqua dribbles the ball past a Southbridge defender and into the lane.

Tantasqua’s Lindsey Zak heads down the court and tries to outrace a pair of Southbridge defenders.

High School Notebook Jan. 18 and Caitlin Bilodeau started out with a win. Algonquin 91, Tantasqua 75; Parker Riley then took first in the 100 and Algonquin 106, Tantasqua 66 — The 200 free, while Locke won the 50 free and Tomahawks won every event in the swim Dupre the 500 free. Then, the 200 free relay meet except for the boys’ 50 free, which team of Bronner, Locke, Butler and Dupre was taken by Tantasqua’s Bryce Iller. The took first, as did Zofia Antczak in the 100 Warriors are swimming well, though, and back. accomplished many personal bests as they In the boys’ match, Gardner didn’t have set their sights on potential postseason many athletes competing so Tantasqua meets. swept all three relays. The swimmers includ- The boys’ team dropped to 3-5, while the ed Andrew Wade, Ethan Hunter-Mason, girls’ squad is now 1-7. Robert Wilson, Bryce Iller, Kaspar Mazieka, Nathan Lowell, Henry Valcour, Eli Currier, Jan. 21 Michael Turley and Gavin Morris. Turley Tantasqua 111, Gardner 56; Tantasqua also won the 200 free, as did Mazieka in the 88, Gardner 27 — It was a successful road 200 IM, Wilson in the 100 fly, Iller in the 100 trip for the Warriors’ swim team, as both free and 100 breaststroke and Morris in the the girls and boys won. 500 free. For the girls, the medley relay team of The girls’ team improved to 2-7, while the Alyson Locke, Ellie Dupre, Joslyn Bronner boys’ record jumped up to 4-5. Southbridge’s Kailey Ortiz tries to dribble around Tantasqua defender Lily Lucas. Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 SPORTS ‘A win is a win’ for Bay Path over Broncos

we’ve hit a tough stretch,” said Minutemen head coach Al Greenough. “Our shooting is down a little bit right now and we’re trying to work our way out of that. Our free throw shooting has also been very sub-par.” Bay Path held a large lead of 23 points at halftime (33-10) but the Broncos began the second half on a 10-0 run to trim the deficit down to 33-20, which led Greenough to call a couple of timeouts to try and solve his team’s woes. “What looked like an easy win all of a sudden turned into a closer game than we would have liked,” he said. The Minutemen then righted the ship and finished the third on a 15-9 run to take a 48-29 lead into the final frame. They then won the fourth quarter by an 18-14 count to finish the job and improve to 5-4. Nick Ethier photos Drew Paulhus of Bay Path works the baseline to inch closer to the basket “At the end of the day a win versus Keefe Tech’s defense. Bay Path’s Andrew Cotton dribbles from his right hand to the left to is a win and we’re happy with avoid a potential steal from Keefe Tech defender Miguel Perez. it and we’ll move forward to the next game,” Greenough said. Greenough added that the start to the game was prom- ising, with Bay Path finding its offensive rhythm to surge ahead, 19-2, after the initial eight minutes. “It was nice to get that lead so we had a little bit of a cush- ion to be able to miss shots later on,” Greenough said in a tongue-in-cheek manner. The Minutemen actually scored the first eight points of the second quarter to build its lead up to 27-2 before settling for the aforementioned 33-10 halftime advantage. Bay Path’s scoring was bal- anced, with nine players regis- tering at least two points. Drew Paulhus led the charge with 14 points, while Caiden Ellis (13 points) and Andrew Cotton (11 points) were close behind. Teammate Rob Starr pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds. Greenough hopes that fol- lowing this victory his team Bay Path’s Drew Paulhus keeps the ball away from Keefe Tech defender plays like they did during their Joren Ellis of Bay Path catches the ball in transition and in front of Keefe Brandon Andujas during an attempted layup. 4-0 start to the season instead Tech’s Brandon Andujas. of their recent 0-4 stretch. A record of 10-10 or better at the end of the regular season would BY NICK ETHIER Regional’s boys’ varsity team push the Minutemen into the we’re going to work hard,” he they play our kind of basket- SPORTS STAFF WRITER on Tuesday, Jan. 17 when they Central Mass. Division 4 dis- said. ball — which is good defense CHARLTON — At the end struggled at times but still did trict tournament for the first And Greenough truly and transition basketball — if of the day when any basket- enough to defeat Keefe Tech, time since the 2012-13 season. believes that his squad can get they do that and play our game, ball team snaps a four-game 66-43. “That’s our goal is to get to 10 wins and beyond…if they then we can compete with any- losing streak, they’ll take the “We started off the season those 10 wins and get to the dis- play Bay Path basketball. body on any night,” he con- win under any circumstance. real strong with four wins tricts. We know we have some “If our team plays the way cluded. Such was the case for Bay Path and the last couple of games tough work ahead of us but they’re capable of playing and

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Throughout her on laboratory investigations, the last class opted to become she is an excellent teacher all the wonderful things that career she has remained com- explorations and observations. members of the David Prouty and a key player in making happen in this district.” mitted to showing her support Thanks to McLaughlin’s engag- Envirothon Team and com- this school great,” said DPHS McLaughlin teaches AP to students in all aspects of ing teaching style, students pete at the Massachusetts Principal Elizabeth York. environmental science, biology their high school experience. are also able to identify both Envirothon Competition. This “There aren’t enough words I, biology II, and forensic sci- “My favorite part about human-made and natural envi- meant more time interviewing to describe her commitment to ence. In the past, she has also education is seeing students ronmental problems occurring residents, researching the cur- this school.” instructed courses in micro- acquire or hone interests, in their local ecosystem. rent issue topic, and attending biology and earth science, especially in the sciences, as McLaughlin also supports the Envirothon. I could not be Kevin Flanders can be helping to usher in the STEM they expand their knowledge, students advancing their edu- more proud of these students.” reached at 508-909-4140, or by wave that is now flourishing mature and develop into pro- cation by getting involved in DPHS students have thrived e-mail at kflanders@stone- at Prouty. ductive members of the com- events like Envirothon. under McLaughlin’s leader- bridgepress.com. Legislators gather together for QHCC meeting in Ware local families beset by addiction. To QHCC for a number of years,” added cate for the people of central and west- QHCC that end, the QHCC was awarded a com- Gobi, who always looks forward to ern Massachusetts, as well as individ- continued from page A1­­­ petitive grant in October for $125,000 hearing suggestions from members and uals committed to making their respec- annually over a five-year period. addressing concerns. tive towns better places to live and community, so their contacts help me QHCC members are also focusing By ascertaining issues at the local work. The QHCC identifies strategies figure out what is working, what isn’t on the potential impacts of marijuana level – particularly shared challenges to assist residents with such issues as working, and ways to improve the deliv- legalization and how best to prepare for between multiple communities – legis- food insecurity, shelter, childcare, sub- ery of services,” Gobi said. “The QHCC them. At the Jan. 23 meeting, the three lators are better equipped to advocate stance abuse and recovery, and senior also keeps me informed on all of their local leaders updated QHCC members for their towns at the state level. Gobi services, among others. meetings and sends me information on everything from future legislation to and Berthiaume, both from Spencer, To learn more about the organization that helps me to do a better job.” budget timelines, as well as the recent can now take what they learned at the and how its members are collaborat- Representing towns spread across passage of a bill that will mandate a meeting to their discussions in Boston. ing to improve local communities, visit three counties, the QHCC features sev- six-month delay for the opening of rec- “They are great people,” Berthiaume www.qhcc.weebly.com. eral subgroups and task forces creat- reational marijuana retail locations. said of QHCC members. “When you ed with specific emphases. 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Kennedy Library Project 351 isn’t simply Since its inception continued from page A1­­­ ed by their teachers as while, selected Summer and Museum, included limited to a single day in 2011, Project 351 has student ambassadors. Simpson as its Project 351 a morning kickoff with of service, though, as brought together more Commonwealth – joined Though it is often a dif- ambassador. School offi- Governor Charlie Baker the ambassadors learn than 2,200 students to take by the governor and our ficult decision for edu- cials are proud of the way at Faneuil Hall in cele- about various strategies part in projects impact- sponsors – to engage hun- cators to determine who she represented NBJSHS bration of Dr. King. Later, to assist their service ing about 250,000 peo- dreds of communities in will go to Boston, QRMHS in Boston, and they are the students fanned out efforts once they return ple. Originally launched service and encourage officials knew they sent a excited to see her con- in groups to take part in home. Project 351 leaders by then governor Deval kindness and generosi- pair of excellent leaders. tinued commitment to service projects through- engage in three state- Patrick, the initiative has ty in their hometowns,” “Lauren and Dan were improving her commu- out Boston. wide service campaigns always received strong said Carolyn Casey, the selected because they nity. Organizations assist- throughout the year, support from municipal executive director and exhibit a willingness “She had a wonder- ed by this year’s team including a spring proj- and business sponsors. founder of Project 351. to help others and vol- ful experience, made of Project 351 ambassa- ect supporting Cradles To learn more about Representing Warren unteer,” said QRMHS some new friends, really dors included Cradles to Crayons, a September Project 351, visit www. and West Brookfield, Assistant Principal Joe enjoyed the service work, to Crayons, the Greater 11, 2001 tribute, and a project351.com. Quaboag Regional Salvadore. “Project 351 and hopes to do a local Boston Food Bank, and fall project that reunites Middle-High School sent brings together students service project as a fol- Pine Street Inn. Students ambassadors. Kevin Flanders can be two student leaders to for a day of service learn- low-up,” said NBJSHS also assisted the Service Students also enjoy the reached at 508-909-4140, or Boston for Project 351. ing that they can bring Principal William Evans. Village project at the opportunity to mentor by e-mail at kflanders@ Eighth graders Lauren back to their own schools This year’s Project 351 State House, an initiative younger kids and help stonebridgepress.com. Murray, of Warren, and and communities.” day of service, hosted by benefiting local children, prepare the next wave of Archeology project to be introduced at special meeting

vey of the entire property. The artifact finds, and Native ty is to locate and record areas ical features and deposits. This TOBIN town has received a grant from American history in the area where archaeological deposits information will help the town continued from page A1­­­ the Massachusetts Historical can contact Johnson’s team by and features (including graves) in making decisions about how Commission to help fund the calling 413-545-0916. You can are intact. The team will use best to protect archaeologically years, from about 1000 B.C. to study. also send an email to ericjohn- shovels and other hand tools to and culturally sensitive areas.” 100 A.D. They built thousands “This project will also [email protected]. remove the uppermost layer of Education is also an import- of earthen mounds in which include creating a National After the interview and topsoil and expose the undis- ant component of the process. they buried their dead – many Register nomination form for research phase is complete, the turbed subsoil below. The The information acquired of these still exist in Ohio and the property,” Johnson added. team will then create a base crew will document features during the survey will be made surrounding states.” “A listing in the National map of the Tobin Campground in place, but will not excavate available to local schools and The Tobin Campground Register of Historical Places property that details the loca- or disturb any features and/or community groups for edu- site is one of the easternmost will bring formal recognition tions of existing utilities, burials. cational purposes. The team points where distinctive Adena of the historical significance known and expected distur- “This limited excavation is anticipates that the informa- artifacts have been found. The of this place. The information bances, and prior archaeologi- for recording purposes only, to tion gathered can be incorpo- Adena burial sites were first obtained from the survey will cal testing sites. Using environ- help the town protect the site rated into lessons about Native uncovered in 1963 during exca- also be useful in protecting and mental and cultural criteria, from future disturbance. All American history and culture, vations for a sewer line. They managing the ancient Native archaeologists will build a pre- cultural features will be added archaeology, and resource pro- were recognized and partial- American sites on this prop- dictive model to identify areas to the archaeological base tection. ly excavated by Barker Keith, erty, including but not limit- of low, moderate, and high site map,” Johnson said. “This project offers the an amateur archaeologist and ed to the Adena-related burial potential, which will all be plot- After field testing and labo- chance to educate today’s gen- longtime local resident. Keith ground.” ted on the base map. ratory analyses are complete, eration on the contribution identified several burials and The first step of the sur- “With the base map in the team will prepare a report those early people made in recovered a variety of arti- vey process is preliminary hand, archaeologists will com- that describes the results of the establishing a way of life in facts, including an Adena-style research. Before even a sin- plete an initial walkover of survey. The report will include the northeast,” said Selectman spearhead, copper beads, and gle dig is made, archaeologists the property to look for evi- a comprehensive site map Clarence Snyder, a local coor- carved stone tubular pipes. will carefully collect informa- dence of Native American or illustrating the locations of all dinator for the project. “I am The latter items are a signa- tion from maps, documents, historic sites, as well as areas items revealed in the project looking forward to the meeting ture artifact of Adena culture, state and national agencies, of prior disturbance not yet area. A complementary ver- on February 15 to begin this officials said. and local sources. During the plotted on the map,” Johnson sion of the report will also be educational process.” Keith published his find- background research phase of said. “Archaeologists rely on provided for dissemination to The project is being ings with the Massachusetts the project, the UMass staff will the walkover to locate features the public. co-funded by the town and Archaeological Society in 1965. hold meetings with interested that are visible above ground “It is our goal that the archae- the Massachusetts Historical Two decades later, the site community members to collect but are not described in the ological study offers value to Commission. was determined to be eligible and record first-hand infor- background literature.” the town of Brookfield and the for inclusion in the National mation regarding potential Archaeologists will then Native American community,” Kevin Flanders can be Register of Historic Places. archaeological sites in town. move on to the field testing Johnson said. “A primary goal reached at 508-909-4140, or by Looking ahead, Johnson Individuals with informa- phase of the project. The pri- of our study is to obtain accu- e-mail at kflanders@stone- and his team will perform an tion on the land use and activi- mary goal of the excavation at rate information on the loca- bridgepress.com. intensive archaeological sur- ties at the Tobin Campground, the Tobin Campground proper- tions of significant archaeolog- QQLA makes concern known over groundwater quality facility. According to discharge monitoring reports, the QQLA Several other tests and inspections were performed wastewater treatment plant has frequently released continued from page A1­­­ by ESS Group on the water quality in the vicinity of less than half of its influent through the Cranberry the plant. In May 2016, Vander Salm sent an initial Brook outfall, Vander Salm said. A substantial per- until the renewal process is complete. letter to Spencer Town Administrator Adam Gaudette centage of the remaining influent is allegedly being Yet even if the town receives the permit, QQLA indicating the QQLA concerns over the wastewater allowed to percolate into the groundwater. members have major concerns. treatment operations. QQLA members described a range of concerns to “We want all of the sewage [at the plant] to be pro- “My clients are alarmed by the facility’s failure the New Leader, including pollution of groundwater cessed and discharged through an effluent pipe, not to obtain a groundwater discharge permit,” Vander and surface waters, as well as the eutrophication of into the groundwater,” said Don Taft, of Brookfield, a Salm wrote in a follow-up August 24 letter to Gaudette. Quaboag and Quacumquasit Ponds. If the facility’s member and former president of the QQLA. “A large percentage of the facility’s influent is evi- permit is not obtained, the QQLA is prepared to pro- Visual inspection of the eastern banks of the dently being discharged to groundwater, rather than ceed with its lawsuit. Sevenmile River showed signs of groundwater seepage through the facility’s NPDES-permitted outfall at Gaudette said there are no updates to report on the from many locations, according to a report prepared Cranberry Brook.” permit renewal process by the DEP and EPA. While by ESS Group at the QQLA’s request. In addition to The QQLA also alleges that the facility failed to the town awaits approval of its next permit, the pre- these smaller discharges, there was also one large conduct groundwater monitoring tests that a permit vious permit keeps the facility in compliance with discharge channel flowing to the Sevenmile River, would require, thereby obscuring the full extent of regulations, town officials said. the environmental consulting company’s report read. pollution of Cranberry Brook, Sevenmile River, East Inspectors said this large channel emanated from Brookfield River, and Quaboag and Quacumquasit Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909-4140, or by within the fenced area of the wastewater treatment Ponds. e-mail at [email protected]. Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­17 18 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 27, 2017 POLICE LOGS

The arrests and offenses below were listed in each Friday, Jan. 13 Sunday, Jan. 15 town’s police department logs. People charged are inno- cent until proven guilty in a court of law. This newspa- Roberto Carlos Roman, 31, of 20 Maple St., Spencer, Bryan E. King, 29, of 32 Prospect St., Spencer, was per will publish dispensations of cases at the request of was charged with operation of a motor vehicle after arrested on a warrant the accused, with proper documentation. having license suspended, defective equipment Saturday, Jan. 14 LEICESTER POLICE SPENCER POLICE John M. Defilippo, 28, of 4 Roberta Bay By., Spencer, was charged with operation of a motor vehicle after DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT having license suspended, operation of a motor vehi- cle owner without inspection Tuesday, Jan. 17 Wednesday, Jan. 11 Benjamin Greenlees, 37, of 266 Main St., Oxford, was Nicole E. Anderson, 29, of 10 Saint John St., North Christopher J. Marengo, 49, of 26 High St., Spencer, charged with operation of a motor vehicle under the Brookfield, was charged with shoplifting by asporta- was arrested on a warrant and charged with operation influence of liquor, operation of motor vehicle negli- tion, larceny over $250 of a motor vehicle after having license revoked gent to endanger, motor vehicle failure of inspection, possession of Class E substance SENIOR SCENE

• Atlantic City’s Tropicana: Monday- • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Wii; 11:30 a.m., TRI-VALLEY INC. Wednesday, April 17-19, $219 for double Lunch; 12:30 p.m., Busy Bees knit and BROOKFIELD room, $30 casino bonus, two buffets, and crochet. Monday, Jan. 30: Beef stew, rice, corn a revue show • Wednesday: 9 a.m., Walking niblets, pineapple Group; 10 a.m., Veteran Agent Office COUNCIL ON Tuesday, Jan. 31: Vegetable cheese Hours; 10 a.m., Blood Pressure (sec- bake, Roman vegetables, peas, straw- ond Wednesday of month); 11:30 a.m., AGING berries NORTH Lunch; 12:30 p.m., Pitch. Wednesday, Feb. 1: Chicken Murphy, • Thursday: 8:30 a.m., Tai Chi; 11:30 Tai Chi classes meet each Tuesday at potatoes au gratin, beets, tapioca pud- BROOKFIELD a.m., Lunch; 1 p.m., Genealogy (second 8:30 a.m. Join us in the Brookfield Town ding and diet Thursday). Hall. Keep stretching your muscles and Thursday, Feb. 2: Salisbury steak, • Friday: 9 a.m., Walking Group; joints to help keep your body flexi- reed bliss potatoes, honey glazed car- SENIOR CENTER 10 a.m., Coffee Hour (third Friday of ble. Try it! You are also invited to the rots, fresh fruit, tomato rice soup month); 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 12:45 p.m., West Brookfield Senior Center every ONGOING ACTIVITIES Friday, Feb. 3: Salmon boat with dill Duplicate Bridge. Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. for more sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and pearl Tai Chi. Do it! Daily: Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee onions, gingerbread, diet=small piece Medi Car: the Medi Car is available available all day. Pitch and Cribbage for doctor appointments (there and all day until closing. Jigsaw table open. SPENCER SENIOR back). Please call 508-867-1407 at the Puzzles available to take home. West Brookfield Senior Center. LEICESTER SENIOR • Monday: Line Dancing with J.P. Brookfield Food Pantry: Open (9:30 a.m.), Bingo (12:45-2:15 p.m.), free CENTER Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 refreshments following last call. The Spencer Council on Aging activ- to 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Mary’s CENTER • Tuesday: Hannaford Bread ities at the Spencer Senior Center. The Church, located at the rear of the build- Distribution (9:10 a.m.), Blood Pressure The Leicester Senior Center, 40 senior center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ing off Howard St. The library is also Clinic (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Center Café Monday through Thursday. Free Blood a drop off point for donations to the Winslow Ave., Leicester, is open open for home cooked lunch. See menu Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. Pressure Clinic on the last Thursday of Brookfield Food Pantry. for details. Community Tai Chi, 2:15 the month at 11:30 a.m. Laptops at Library: Laptops from the to 2 p.m. Lunch is served at noontime, p.m., $5. Monday through Friday for a nominal Free wellness clinic on the second C.O.A. are provided for use by seniors • Wednesday: Corner Café: (9:15 a.m.), at the Merrick Public Library during meal donation of $2.50. Reservations Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. Free specialty coffee & baked goodies; open hours. must be made 48 hours in advance by to 1 p.m. and on the last Thursday 11:30 Queen’s Knitting Group (9:45 a.m.), a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for Spencer residents calling Elder Services of Worcester Center Café open for home cooked Area at 508-852-3205. only. lunch. See menu for details. • Monday: 9:30 a.m., Cribbage, cost In addition to many “Special Events,” • Thursday: Community Yoga, 2:15 EAST BROOKFIELD the senior center also offers many activ- is $1 p.m., $5. • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Yoga (13-week ities that are repeated each week and • Friday: Funday Fridays are open to all. session), $15 for resident $20 non-resi- SENIOR CENTER • Mondays — 9 a.m., Art with dents; 10:30 a.m. Exercise (13-week ses- MONTHLY SPECIALS Would you like a day of fun? Come Genevieve; 10 a.m., Zumba Gold; 11 sion), $15 for residents $20 for non-resi- • Foot Clinic: First Wednesday, every on down to the East Brookfield Senior a.m., Yoga; 1:15 p.m., Line Dancing dents; 11:30 a.m. Lunch (48 hours notice month (9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) required); 1 p.m., Bingo. Center! It is opened at 9:30 a.m. for a • Tuesdays — 11:30 a.m., Golden free coffee and muffin, lots of friendly • Friends Meeting: Second Monday • Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., Computer Needles; 1 p.m., Exercise Club; 6:30 p.m., every month (10:30 a.m.) conversation and laughs. Fiber Group instruction by appointment, free; 11 We need your participation and ideas. • COA Meeting, second Monday every a.m., Tai Chi (13-week session) $10 for • Wednesdays — 1 p.m., Balance month (4 p.m.) Enjoy a card game, cribbage, coloring • Thursdays — 10 a.m., Cribbage; 11 residents, $15 for non residents; 12:30 in an adult coloring book or do a puzzle. • Nails by Candy: Third Tuesday p.m., Line Dancing (13-week session), a.m., Yoga; 12:45 p.m., Bingo every month (9 a.m. -12 p.m.) Do you prefer knitting, crocheting or • Fridays — 10:30 a.m., Tai Chi; 1 p.m., $10 for residents, $15 for non residents; embroidery? Bring it down and share Chair Yoga by Jessica 1:30 p.m., Beginners Line Dancing (13- patterns. Would you like to do some • Saturdays — 7 p.m., Pitch Party week session), $10 for residents, $15 for creative writing or memoirs? You could WEST BROOKFIELD non-residents. also learn a new game. Try it – you UPCOMING TRIPS • Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Yoga, no fee if might like it. Call Joan Wall at 508-892-3967 for more enrolled in Tuesday class; 10:30 a.m., Opened first, third and fourth information and reservation. SENIOR CENTER Exercise, no fee if enrolled in Tuesday Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. • Foxwoods Casino: Friday, Feb. 10, class; 11:30 a.m., Lunch (48 hour notice); to 2:30 p.m. A Tri-Valley lunch is avail- The following is a schedule of events $25 free buffet lunch and $10 casino slot 1 p.m., Bingo. able for $3 (call Ginny Allen at 508-867- at the West Brookfield Senior Center: play. 2741 for reservations). A terrific home • Mondays: 9 a.m., Walking Group; • Foxwoods Casino: Friday, March cooked luncheon is available for $4 the 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 1:30 p.m., Yoga (drop 10, $25 free buffet lunch and $10 casino fourth Thursday of each month (call in, $5). slot play. Judy Shute at 508-867-9224).

Boyce: “It’s such a big thing. life.” What are some of your AMBASSADORS Miles: “I feel it’s always good It’s a big opportunity. It can hobbies and passions? continued from page A6­­­ to help people as much as you help me learn a lot about what’s Carson: “I went to the can and try to do good for people going on outside of school.” Greater Boston Food Bank and Miles: “I play basketball. I’ve that can’t have everything that it influenced me. I want to start been doing it a long time. My Cadence Boyce, Wales: “I felt you have.” Leneau: “I’ve always been a food drive at my school. From dad played. I play every day. really good about it because interested in helping people. I the food we collect I want to I’m on the school basketball I didn’t think I was going to Mahon: “I like being part did a group called Leadership bring it to homeless shelters team, too.” be nominated. Being with of big projects. It’s just part Club in sixth grade, which around the area.” those 42 other students, I felt of my personality. When really sparked my interest in Mahon: “My main focus I was in a place with a lot of I heard about this project, I it. We helped out at the senior Mahon: “I’ve been thinking has been cheerleading and amazing people who are really felt this was the next thing I center and we picked up trash. of getting the nutritional health volleyball. I also took up dedicated. Sometimes I didn’t wanted for myself and for my Knowing that you made a teacher involved in a project martial arts.” feel like I fit.” community. It helps me know difference in someone else’s where students bake small more about the state and the life is an amazing feeling.” meals or treats and bring them Carson: “I like to write a lot.” Avalynne Leneau, Brimfield: world that I live in currently. to the senior center in town. “I was kind of surprised. I I wanted more information on What are your plans for It’s a nice way to brighten their Boyce: “I’m in school plays, didn’t know about it until I got everything around me, instead helping out the community day.” the show choir, singing nominated. I did research on it of just this little area.” as part of Project 351? groups. When I’m not doing afterwards and I was so excited Boyce: “I don’t want people extracurricular activities I’m that I got picked to do this. I’m Carson: “I like to step into Mahon: “We are individually to feel they can’t do community usually playing video games.” new at this school so I don’t different people’s shoes and thinking of ways to give back service because they didn’t know a lot of people. It was take a look at how their life is. I to our school and community. get accepted into competitive Leneau: “I play soccer and really amazing to know that I know a lot of people feel scared In the future we are probably service groups. I want to start basketball. I like art a lot as got picked.” or alone and don’t have what going to organize projects a club that’s not competitive well.” they need to survive. It was a Why is Project 351 together to push our ideas and anybody who wants to can feeling that I needed to help Olivia Richman can be reached something that you’re forward or work in separate get involved with community others.” at 508-909-4132 or by e-mail at passionate about being a groups. Mainly all we really service around here.” [email protected]. part of? care about is making a difference in someone else’s “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­19 Family Dining Guide Eat In or Take Out Visit these fine establishments for great food and beverages, and some entertainment too! Call June at 508.909.4062 or email [email protected] to advertise on this page.

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LEICESTER — Else “Susie” resided in Leicester since 1967. Else AUBURN — Aline and visited 17 countries. Marie also (Schirrmacher) Laventure of found pleasure in the simple things in “Marie” Murphy, 85, loved dancing, going out to dinner, Whittemore St., died Wednesday, life. She enjoyed homemaking, garden- passed away peace- bowling and playing cards with friends Jan. 18, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in ing and especially cooking for family fully on Monday, Jan. here and in Florida. Marie will be sadly Worcester. and friends. She has been an avid read- 16, in the Lutheran missed by Tom and her many friends. She was the wife of World War II er her whole life. The family would like Rehabilitation and The funeral for Marie was held Army veteran Master Sgt. Robert G. to extend a special thank you to the Skilled Care Center on Saturday, Jan. 21, from Pillsbury Laventure who died in 2013. numerous friends that have supported in Worcester. Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., North She leaves her son George R. her in so many ways over the years. She leaves her chil- Brookfield, with a Mass in St. Joseph’s Laventure and his wife Judy of Graveside services were held on dren Kathleen, Mark Church, 296 Main St., North Brookfield. Thompson, Conn., two grandchil- Saturday, Jan. 21, in Worcester County and his wife Lara, Karen and Brian; A calling hour was held in the funeral dren; Alison Gagnon and her husband Memorial Park, Paxton. There were no grandchildren; her companion of 23 home. Nathan of Woodstock, Conn., and Ryan calling hours. years Tom Burns; a niece and neph- Donations may be made in her name Laventure and his wife Jessica of In lieu of flowers, contributions ews. to the Lutheran Rehab. & Skilled Care Glover, Vt., four great grandchildren may be made to The Leicester Public She was predeceased by a son Michael Center 26 Harvard St. Worcester, MA Aubrey, Emily, Brayden and Alainah. Library Renovation Fund, 1136 Main and a son in law Richard McEvoy. 01609, or to the Summit Elder Care She is predeceased by her daughter St., Leicester, MA 01524. Marie was born in New Braintree Program 1369 Grafton St., Worcester, Elke Laventure in 2005. Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., and was raised in North Brookfield. MA 01604. Else was born in Germany and later Leicester, is assisting the family with She and Tom loved traveling together married her husband there in 1947, funeral arrangements. moving to the States in 1949. She has Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. Melissa A. Soja, 50 June M. Sanchez, 50 EAST Letourneau. Melissa was born and LONGMEADOW — grew up in Ware, and lived in Ludlow SPENCER — June dren; Christian, Evan and Aaliyah Melissa A. Soja, 50, of prior to moving to East Longmeadow M. “Gidget” Sanchez, Sanchez, nieces Tiana Stumpo and Maple St., formerly of 20 years ago. 50, of Roberta Bay, Chelsea Friel and nephew Justin Friel, Ware died unexpect- Melissa worked as a Senior Case passed away on and her step father Maurice Slaney of edly at her home in Manager for Mass Mutual for over 25 Sunday, Jan. 15, at Spencer. East Longmeadow. years. She loved music, and was an her home. Born in Worcester, she was the She leaves her avid New England Patriots and Red She leaves her daughter of the late Hazel (Reeks) beloved son, Luke Sox fan. husband of 20 years, Slaney. Hanson and his A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Edward Sanchez Gidget was an insurance verifica- father, David Hanson; her moth- Melissa will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, Sr., her daughter tion manager at UMass Memorial er, Judith A. Letourneau, and her at 11 a.m. in All Saints Church in Ware. Tiffini S. Mercier and her husband Healthcare in Worcester for 28 years. step-father, Bill Towlson; one brother, A calling hour will be held prior to the Michael of Leicester, her step son Ed A Memorial Mass was held on Michael Soja of Ware and his part- Mass from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Sanchez, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., her Saturday, Jan. 21, in St. Pius X Church, ner Nikki; and four nieces, Lailyn, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- father Greg Saunders of Barnstable, 1153 Main St., Leicester. There were no Everleigh, Lilli and Kelsie; two step tions may be made to the Luke her sisters Dawn Reeks of Worcester, calling hours. J. Henri Morin & Son sisters, Lynne Soja of San Diego, Calif., Hanson Fund, c/o Country Bank Sherry Stumpo and her husband Funeral Home, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer and Maria Soja of Dudley. for Savings, 754 Main St., Ware, MA Paul of Spencer and Pamela Snow of is assisting the family with arrange- She was predeceased by her father 01082. Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Worcester, two grandchildren; Dylan ments. William J. Soja, her beloved paternal Pleasant St., Ware is assisting her fam- & Leah Mercier, three step grandchil- Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. grandparents, Rip and Mamie Soja and ily with arrangements. David P. Robert, 52 her maternal grandmother, Lauretta Visit charbonneaufh.com.

WARE — David P. Robert, 52, of King attended Roger Williams University in Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Rhode Island. Jan. 14, at his home. Mr. Robert was a lifelong auto CALENDAR He leaves two sons, Shane Robert mechanic, and owned and operated of Ware, and Jesse Robert of Eureka, Robert’s Garage in Ware. He was a Calif.; his mother, Lea (Fortin) Robert member of the Aspen Street Rod & Gun The calendar page is a free service offered school calendar and closes for vacation of Ware; two brothers, Douglas Robert Club, the Hardwick Rod & Gun Club, for listings for government, educational and inclement weather according to and his wife Theresa and Daniel Robert and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most and non-profit organizations. Send all cal- North Brookfield School calendar. This and his wife Diane of Ware; two sis- of all, he will be remembered as a won- endar listings and happenings by mail to free program is sponsored by the Spencer, ters, Debra Rutigliano and her hus- derful father who loved his boys. Editor Adam Minor at Stonebridge Press, Wachusett, North and East Brookfield band John of West Lebanon, N.Y., and Calling hours for David was P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; by Coordinated Family Grant in partnership Denise Robert of Ware, as well as many held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to ami- with the North Brookfield Elementary [email protected]. Please write School. Funded by the Massachusetts nieces and nephews. Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar Department of Early Education and Care. David was born in Ware, son of the Pleasant St., in Ware. Funeral services listings must be submitted by 5 p.m. on For more information, please call CFCE late Bernard Robert, and as a life-long will be held privately. Friday to be published in the following at 508-885-2934 or e-mail Wachusettcpc@ resident. He was a graduate of the Visit charbonneaufh.com Friday’s edition. We will print such list- hotmail.com. Wilbraham & Monson Academy and ings as space allows. WARREN Saturday, Jan. 28 A free, community meal is held on Kenneth Conrad LaForce, 67 the first Tuesday of the month at The SPENCER Cross Roads Café Coffeehouse, from 4:30- CHARLTON — ment of three days of Love, Peace, and A meat raffle will be held to fundraise 6:30 p.m., at the Emmanuel Church, 25 Kenneth Conrad Music. K.C. was religious, but prayed for the 6th Graders at East Brookfield Winthrop Terrace, Warren. All ages are (K.C.) LaForce, 67, at the alter of Eric Clapton, Dickey Elementary School who are going to welcome. There is no cover charge; how- passed away on Jan. Betts, Johnny Winter and many others. Washington, D.C., in April. It’s being ever, a love offering is accepted as a gift 18. In the late sixties he was an original held at the American Legion in Spencer to the Band or Musician as thanks to K.C. was born in “Elm Park Hippy”. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. God for their sharing of their talent and Worcester on Dec. He was a motorcycle enthusiast with gift for the glory of God (www.emmanue- 3, 1949, the son of two Harleys in his stable. His bikes Sunday, Jan. 29 lorthodox.org). Francis and Sonia won many prizes at local Friday Night (Kisk) LaForce. He Cruise events. Speed was always in his EAST BROOKFIELD RUTLAND leaves his close friend and longtime veins starting with go-carts as a teenag- East Brookfield Cub Scout Pack 148 will Senior Exercises Classes are held companion Dee Gleason of Leicester, er, and drag racing motorcycles later. be hosting a pancake dinner on Sunday, every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the and five siblings: Denis LaForce and A contradiction to going fast and loud Jan. 29, at EB Flatts located at 245 W. Rutland Community Center, Glenwood his wife Jane of Manchaug, Mark was his love of fishing, spending many Main St. East Brookfield, MA 01515, from Road, Rutland. Enjoy an hour of fun and LaForce of Ware, Janis (LaForce/ idyllic hours on the water with Dee, his 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and exercise to music to help stay strong, Maker) Nelson and her husband Bob of brother Tom, and a few chosen friends. $5 for kids 10 and under. For info and fit, healthy and independent. Classes are Charlton, Ruth (Southwick) Berman of He drove an oil truck for Warren tickets please contact e.b.cubpack148@ co-ed and all are welcome. The fee is Leicester, Thomas Southwick Jr. and Oil, followed by a few years work- gmail.com. $4 per class. For more information, call his partner Karen Britton of Leicester, ing for his brother as a machinery Joyce Gamache at (508) 754-2821. nephews Jason and Josh Maker and mechanic before settling into 19 years Friday, Feb. 10 Cody and Sam Berman, and niece as a mechanic at Route 146 Supply in SPENCER Sylvia Trevor. K.C. lost his father, a Millbury. He took early retirement in SPENCER First Congregational Church, 207 Main St., Spencer, MA 01562, 508-885- Worcester firefighter, in the line of 2013 when arthritis limited his ability Valentine’s Celebration Dinner Dance, 2149. Economy Shop hours, open every duty while responding to a fire on July to use his hands. Friday, Feb. 10, 5-8 p.m., at the Spencer Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon; Thursday, 8 4, 1955. In 1963 his mother married Family was priority with him and he Senior Center, 68 Maple Street, Spencer. a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 Thomas Southwick of Leicester and especially loved his mother. He would Dance the night away (“Sounds by Rich”!) a.m. to noon. the family moved to Maple Hill Farm. visit Sunday mornings to be able to and enjoy a free catered dinner from E.B. K.C. graduated from Leicester High make her breakfast. After her pass- Flatts! Tickets are free, but please reserve Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 10 School, class of 1968. He was on the ing, he became an expert at making them by calling the Senior Center, (508) Meadow Road, Spencer every Thursday. Leicester HS Hockey Team and con- Swedish Meatballs for our traditional 885-7546. Sponsored by RSSI Home Care. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The first game tinued to play into his fifties. While Christmas Eve dinner using his Mom’s starts at 6:30 p.m. Along with our regular in his teens and twenties, he played original recipe. ONGOING EVENTS games we feature two winner take all guitar in a number of local rock bands, A private memorial service at the games, two 50/50 games and two pro- sometimes accompanied by his two convenience of the family will be held LEICESTER gressive jackpot games with payout’s of brothers. He was often seen at blues/ at a later date. St. Joseph-St. Pius X Parish, 759 Main $600 and $500 respectively. Good food and rock jams at local nightclubs, playing Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., St., Leicester, 508-859-8083. The “New soft beverages are available at Judy’s his beloved Fender Stratocaster. He Leicester is assisting the family with To You” Thrift Shop. Hours: Tuesday, Kitchen. Come and enjoy some good food, was a member of Woodstock Nation arrangements. 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., good people and hopefully win a little. and would reminisce about his enjoy- Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The VNA Care Network and Hospice NORTH BROOKFIELD is holding a free Keep Well Clinic to There will be free weekly Parent/Child residents 60 and older from 11 a.m. to 1 Programs from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays and p.m., at the Spencer Fish and Game Club Wednesdays at the North Brookfield on Mechanic Street. Local residents may 1st Anniversary Elementary School, New School Road, have their blood pressure checked and North Brookfield. The program runs on learn about health concerns. Blood sugar, weight monitoring and other health assessments may also be available. VNA In Loving Care Network and Hospice clinics are funded in part by the United Way, local Memory boards of health, private foundations. 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NORTH Donald was the owner of Gillette WARE — Maureen as she maneuvered her way around BROOKFIELD — Construction Company in North “Mickey” Hogan, 70, Dunroamin Country Club serving as Donald M. Gillette, Brookfield, retiring in 2009. He was an passed away peaceful- “caddy” to her grandsons. 82, of West Brookfield avid gardener, and enjoyed growing ly at home surround- Mickey will be deeply missed by her Rd., died Saturday, beautiful flowers around his home. ed by her family on daughter Kathleen, and favorite son- Jan. 14. He was a devoted member of St. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in-law Gary Soltys; her beloved grand- He leaves two sons, Joseph’s Church in North Brookfield, after a courageous sons, John and Andrew Soltys, whom Donald J. Gillette where he often volunteered his time on battle with cancer. she just adored; her brother William and his life compan- various projects. She was born “Bill” McCrystal and his wife Polli of ion, Tracy Davenport A Funeral Mass for Donald was in Springfield on Ware and her sister Kathleen “Pat” and Herbert M. Gillette and his wife held Thursday, Jan. 19, in St. Joseph’s December 29, 1946 to the late William Peritz and her husband Bob of Palmer; Barbara; his daughter, Catherine Church in North Brookfield. Calling and Katherine (O’Connor) McCrystal. her sister-in-laws Delores “Dee” Shea Patchen, all of North Brookfield; two hours were held Wednesday, Jan. 18, Her childhood summers were spent of Ware and Cathy Welsh of Three sisters, Maureen Cody and Janice in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 working at her family’s summer busi- Rivers; her companion Leonard Jarry Bassett; eight grandchildren, nine East Main St., West Brookfield. Burial ness, Crystal Park, in Bondsville. of Chicopee and many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and several nieces will be in the spring in Walnut Grove Mickey graduated from Ware High cousins and friends. In addition to her and nephews. Cemetery in North Brookfield. School in 1964 and then as an LPN from parents, she was predeceased by her His wife of 60 years, Barbara E. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Shepard-Gill Nursing School in Boston husband Michael Hogan in 1972, David (Green) Gillette died in 2015. He was tions may be made to the Baystate before receiving her associates degree Johnson, her brother John “Jack” born in Springfield, son of the late Health Foundation, Inc., 280 Chestnut as a Registered Nurse from S.T.C.C. McCrystal, her mother-in-law Agnes Donald M. Gillette, Sr. and Josephine St., Springfield 01199 to support Cancer Prior to nursing she worked at Oxford Hogan, and her nephews William, M. (Trudell) Gillette. He and Barbara Care at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Mills. Mickey was a nurse for nearly Timothy, and James McCrystal. lived in East Brookfield before moving in Ware. 40 years at Wing Memorial Hospital in A Liturgy of Christian Burial was to North Brookfield in 1974. Visit varnumfuneralhome.com. Palmer, working in many roles includ- held in All Saints Church in Ware ing direct patient care and supervisor on Monday, Jan. 23. Calling hours on the night shift. were held on Sunday, Jan. 22, at Ronald G. Duquette Sr., 67 Over the years she enjoyed bowl- Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 ing, softball, bingo, and traveling. Pleasant St. in Ware. Burial will be in STURBRIDGE — Newton. He later worked for several She was a fan of the New England New St. Williams Cemetery. Ronald G. Duquette years at various auto parts stores. Most Patriots. However, her greatest love In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Sr., 67, passed away recently he enjoyed working as an was supporting and cheering on her tions may be made to the Ware High at home on Saturday, independent travel agent. Ronald and daughter and then grandsons in the School Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box Jan. 21, with his lov- his family lived in North Brookfield for various sports they participated in. 1441, Ware, MA 01082, with the goal ing family by his side, 23 years before moving to Sturbridge in Whether the games were in Ware, of purchasing an AED for the sports after a long illness. 2012. When Ron wasn’t out selling his New Hampshire or Florida, she was programs. He leaves his auto parts you usually could find him there! Over the past few years she also Visit charbonneaufh.com. beloved wife of 48 catching a quick round of golf at Bay improved her golf cart driving skills years, Barbara A. Path Golf course in East Brookfield. (Joubert) Duquette; a son, Ronald He was a member of the board of direc- G. Duquette, Jr. and his wife Debra tors of the SRCC where he served as a Wendell Davis Jackman, 87 of Ludlow; two daughters, Tami A. member until April of 2016 when his Bostock of Southbridge and her ex hus- lung cancer became too overwhelm- LEICESTER the Amherst Orchid Society. Wendy band Peter of Leicester and Christina ing. Ron was also an active member of — Wendell Davis believed in health and fitness and was L. Kegans and her husband Sean of St. Anne’s Parish in Sturbridge and a “Wendy” Jackman, a member of Sims Health Club and Barre; two brothers, Roger J. Duquette member of Hemlock Ridge golf course. 87, of Main St., died Everybody’s Fitness Center. He was of California, and Rory P. Duquette, of His funeral was held on Wednesday, Tuesday, Jan. 17, in a skier and an avid runner entering Spencer; a sister, Valerie A. Albrecht Jan. 25, from the Daniel T. Morrill UMass Memorial many relay races and marathons with of Barre; eight grandchildren, several Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Medical Center in the Central Mass Striders among other nieces and nephews and his faithful Southbridge, with a Mass in St. Anne’s Worcester. groups. He was a member of Christ dog, Copper. Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge. He leaves his wife the Rock Fellowship Church, formerly He was predeceased by a brother, Burial followed in Worcester County of 66 years, Marion First Alliance Church, for 82 years Randell A. Duquette. Ron was born in Memorial Park Cemetery, Paxton. B. (Ballou) Jackman, his son Brian where he was involved in the choir and Worcester, Mass., the son of Valmore Calling hours in the funeral home were D. Jackman of Stratton, Maine, two served as a long time elder. and Florence (Bouffard) Duquette, held on Tuesday, Jan. 24. granddaughters Jennifer L. Lemoine A memorial service was held on Jr.. Ronald grew up in Worcester and In lieu of flowers donations may be of Uxbridge and Taylor I. Jackman of Sunday, Jan. 22 in Christ the Rock attended Worcester Middle School and made to American Lung Association, E.Brookfield. Fellowship Church, 1411 Main St., Boys Trade. He met his sweet heart 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 800, Wendy was an inside sales manager Worcester, MA 01603. Calling hours at Barbara in high school and the two Washington, DC 20004 or Salmon VNA at Kadant Web Systems in Auburn, the Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main married on Jan. 25, 1969. Ron worked and Hospice, 37 Birch St., Milford, MA formerly Thermo Electron Web before St., Leicester were Friday, Jan. 20 in as a mechanic for 23 years in Worcester 01757. retiring in 1996. the funeral home. Burial will be pri- for Benson and Wood and Mcfee and Visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com. Born in Worcester, he was the son of vate in Worcester County Memorial William G. and Adelaide L. (Moffatt) Park, Paxton. Jackman and later graduated from In lieu of flowers, the family asks Jeremy K. Hayes, 33 Worcester Boys Trade School and went that Memorial contributions may be on to attend Boston University and made to Christ the Rock Fellowship SPENCER — Jeremy most recently was a main- Worcester Junior College. He was an Church. Jeremy K. Hayes, 33, tenance worker at Liberty Property active orchid grower and a member of Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. of Woodside Rd., died Management. He produced many pop- Saturday, Jan. 14 at ular songs under a private record label, home. Crookland Records. He was a popular He leaves his par- performer throughout clubs in Central Paulette A. Kokoski, 67 ents Kevin A. and Mass as well as performing at pub- Donna M. (Burnor) lic events promoting drug awareness. WARE — Paulette years. Hayes with whom he Jeremy was a prolific writer of poetry A.(Dufresne) Mrs. Kokoski worked over 30 years lived, four brothers; and music. He was well known with- Kokoski, 67, of Coffey for the State of Massachusetts, first Joshua R., Jordan A., Justin F. Hayes, in the Narcotics Anonymous family Hill Rd., passed away at Monson Developmental Center Jacob K.A. Hayes and a sister Jaymee and helped many with their battle for peacefully Saturday, in Palmer, then later on at the L. Hayes all of Spencer, his paternal sobriety. Jan. 14, at her home. Belchertown State School, and then grandmother, Marguerite P. (Derosier) A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, She leaves her once again returning to Monson. Hayes of Spencer, maternal grand- Jan. 21, in Our Lady of the Rosary husband of 17 years, During her career, she returned to col- mother Joyce (Gordon) Hames and her Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial Mark E. Kokoski; lege and obtained her R.N. degree and husband Richard (Pepe) of Spencer, a followed in Mary, Queen of the Rosary one son, Richard worked as a registered nurse before nephew Bryson Hayes and his mother Cemetery, Spencer. There were Mundel and his wife Aimee; three retiring in 2012. Kristi Ouimet of Spencer, godfather, no calling hours. Please omit flow- daughters, Sherry Carpenter and She was a member of the Ware Kevin Huard of Leicester, godmother, ers. Contributions may be made to her husband Paul, Dee Hervieux and Senior Center. Paulette loved going to Karen (Burnor) Voelings of Spencer, either Jeremiah’s Inn, 1059 Main St., Karen Brodeur; four brothers, Paul, the ocean and over the years amassed and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Worcester, MA 01603 or the Channing Ray, Bruce and David Dufresne; one quite the collection of fairy figurines, He is predeceased by his sister House, 21 Catherine St., Worcester, sister, Rose Dufresne; five grandchil- garden statues and the like. MA, 01605. Jessika A. Hayes in 2006. dren, Christopher Charbonneau and Funeral Services for Paulette will be He was born in Worcester and grad- The J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral his wife Erica, Jennifer Muche and her held privately and there are no calling uated from David Prouty High School, Home, 23 Maple Terr. Spencer is assist- and later attended Worcester State ing the family with arrangements. husband Jimmy, Richard J. Mundel, hours. College. Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. Christopher Brodeur and Steven In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Groux; one great-granddaughter, tions may be made in her memory to Paisley Muche and several nieces and the Baystate Health Foundation, Inc., nephews. Paulette was overjoyed to be 280 Chestnut St., Springfield 01199 to able to finally meet her great-grand- support Cancer Care at Baystate Mary Craig W. Hosley, 58 daughter Paisley. She also leaves her Lane Hospital in Ware. Charbonneau best friend, Judy Giard, whom she has Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., Ware HARDWICK — A funeral service for Craig was held known since her childhood, and Judy’s is assisting her family with arrange- Craig W. Hosley, 58, on Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Varnum children, who were as close as family. ments. of Clapp Rd., died Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., She was born in Holyoke, daughter of Visit charbonneaufh.com. Saturday, Jan. 14, at West Brookfield. Calling hours were the late Paul and his home in the care held on Friday, Jan. 20, in the funeral of those he loved. home. Rhea (Antunes) He leaves his wife In lieu of flowers, donations may be Dufresne and grew of 29 years, Kathryn made to the Compassionate Care ALS, up in Warren and W. (Weinheimer) P.O. Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA has lived in Ware To place an Hosley; one daugh- 02574 or ccals.org. for more than 20 In-Memoriam, ter, Courtney L. Hosley; two brothers, Visit varnumfuneralhome.com. Leigh Hosley and his wife Sharon and Card of Thanks, Ronald Hosley and his wife Debra; one sister, June Modzeleski, many nieces Birthday or Anniversary Greeting, and nephews, and his constant com- panion and faithful dog, Stormy. in the Spencer New Leader, Craig was born in Holden, son of the the deadline is Friday noon late Arza and Pauline (Nichols) Hosley. He grew up in Barre, was a graduate for the following week. of Quabbin Regional High School, and lived in Gilbertville and Wheelright Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) before building their dream home in or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). Hardwick. Card Of Thanks You can add a photo at no additional cost. Mr. Hosley worked for David G. The families of Judith (Mayo) Orne and Albert Orne, Sr. Roach & Sons, Inc. in Hardwick as a heavy equipment operator as part would like to extend our gratitude to all who attended of his 10 years with the Local 98. He their services, sent cards, flowers, gave us comfort, and To send by mail, please mail to also worked for Brown Trucking & made donations to the Sweetpea Animal Shelter in June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., Excavation, Inc. in Barre for several memory of Judy. Southbridge, MA 01550. years. Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. Craig was a member of the Ware River Snowmobile Club, helping to Also, thank you to the physicians and nurses who cared clear trails and prepare them for win- for them at Reliant Medical in Spencer, St. Vincent’s For more information, ter, and was an avid NASCAR fan, please call June at 508-909-4062 Hospital, Harrington Medical Group in Spencer, following drivers both Dale Earnhardt or email [email protected] Jr. and Sr. He also enjoyed doing out- Harrington Memorial Hospital and the Spencer Rescue and she’ll be happy to help! door work around his home, taking Squad. We appreciate all you’ve done and are eternally great pride in his lawn, stone wall, and flower gardens, with lilies being his grateful for helping us through this difficult time. favorite. 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 27, 2017

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REDUCED SOLD ON DEPOSIT SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEWER PRICE ON DEPOST DOUGLAS – 15 Mt Daniels Way! 8 Rm DUDLEY – 113 W Main St! Super Brick 2 DUDLEY – 377 Dudley Oxford Rd! 7 Rm WEBSTER – 16 Orchard Ave! 7 Rm Custom CHARLTON – 175 Oxford Rd! 6+ Rm OXFORD – 3 Mt Pleasant St! 7 Rm OXFORD – 11 Daniel Dr U:B! 55+ Adult DUDLEY – 32 Central Ave! 6 Rm Town- Custom Colonial! 2.2 Acres! 2 Story Grand Family! Move-in Condition! Freshly Painted! 6/6 Split! 2+ Acres! Applianced Kit w/ Breakfast Cape! Farmers Porch! Applianced Kit! Formal Split! 1.53 Acres! Applianced Granite Kit w/ “L” Ranch! 1 Acre! Farmers Porch! Community! Twin Elm Estates! Nice 6 house! Huge Liv Rm w/Wood Laminate Entry Foyer! New Applianced Granite Kit! Rooms! 2/2 Bedrooms! 1/1 Baths! 1st Floor w/ Tile Flr! Din Rm w/Hrdwds, Anderson Slider Eat-in Center Isl Kit w/SS Appliances! Formal Din & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! Frplc Fam Bar! Den w/ Pellet Stove! 12x20 Liv Rm w/ Dining! Cathedral Liv Rm w/Frplc & Skylight! 1st Rm End Unit! Applianced, Granite Eat-in Flooring & Triple Window! Applianced Fireplaced Living Room! Lots of Hardwoods! Cathedrals! 3 Bdrms! Full Bath w/Skylight! to Trex Deck! Brick Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwds Formal Din Rm/Den w/9’ Slider to 12x24 Kit! All Hrdwd Flrs! Liv Rm w/Slider to Kit w/Breakfast Bar, Dble Stainless Rm! Frplc Master Suite w/Cathedrals! 2.5 Flr Bdrm! Cathedral Master! 3Bdrms! 2 Baths! Vinyl Deck! Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr &10’ Baths! Expandable 3rd Level! New Roof & Applianced! Tile Kitchens & Baths! Separate Lower Level Fam Rm w/Hearth! 12x20 Deck! & Bow Window! Master w/Hrdwds, Slider Deck! Master/Walk-in Closet, Master Sink! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Family Rm! 3 Season Sun Rm! CAir & Vac! to Deck! Master Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Bow Window! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Full Furnace! CVac, Security, Irrigation! 2 Car Utilities! Oil Heat! Corner Lot, Nice Yard! 2 Car Detached Garage! 2 Sheds! New Roof! Bath! 2 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Fam Rm! Craft Newer Furnace, Water Heater & Windows! Garage! Quality Updates Through Out! Bath! 2 Car Attached Garage & 1 Under! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Garage! Oil Heat! Garage! $429,900.00 $219,900.00 $234,900.00 Rm/Office! C/Air! Attached Garage! Shed! Fenced Yard! $169,900.00 Garage! Town Services! $259,900.00 $279,900.00 $279,900.00 $234,900.00

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SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING DUDLEY – 4 Cross St! Newly SUTTON – 4 Blueberry Meadow Dr! THOMPSON – 449 E Thompson Rd! – 52 Upland Ave! 6 Rm DUDLEY – 7 Kayla Lane! 8 Rm Colonial WEBSTER – WEBSTER DUDLEY - 43 Mason Rd! Remodeled SUTTON – 58 Stone School Rd! Easy Renovated 6 Rm Cape! Applianced Spacious Hip Roof 8 Rm Colonial! 6 Rm Contemp! Beautiful 1.5 Acres! Cape! Spacious Applianced Eat-in Kit! 7 Rm Ranch! Applianced Eat-in Kit w/ Access Rte 146! 7 Rm Colonial! 1.12 Set On 1.84 Acres! Applianced Granite New England Commons! Adult 55+! Applianced Kit w/Quartz Counters, Cherry Formal Din Rm or 3rd Bdrm w/Hrdwds Quartz Counters, Breakfast Bar & Tile Acres! Farmers Porch! Applianced Kit Kit! Frplcd Dining Rm! Living Rm w/ 2 Bdrms! 1 to 2 Baths/Master! Granite Kit w/Tile Flr! Picture Din Rm & Applianced Kit! Formal Dining & Cabinets, Breakfast Bar! Formal Din & Built-Ins! Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! Flr! Large Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Din Hrdwds! Cathedral Ceiling Family Rm! Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds, Tile & Spacious Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! New Bath Living Rms! Frplcd Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Rm! Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Frplc! w/Din Area, Tile Flr, Slider to Deck! Din Den or Office! 1/2 Bath on Main Level! Area w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! 2 Full Rm w/Hrdwds, Custom Wood Ceiling 3 Bedrooms! Spacious Master, Master Carpet! Basements! Garage! C/Air! w/Marble Shower & Tile Flr! 1st Flr Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! Finished Master w/Walk-in Closets, Private Deck 2 Oversized Bdrms w/Hrdwds on 2nd Master! 2nd Flr w/2 Bdrms w/Walk-in Lower Level! 2 Car Attached Garage! & Full Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! C/Vac! Exceptional Bathrms! Fam Rm! Office! w/Crowns! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Bath! 2.5 Baths! 1st Floor Laundry! Security! Community Center! Walking Flr! Full Bath! Mud Rm! Full Walk-out Closets! 3 Season Sunrm! NEW Furnace, Nice Half Acre Lot – Cul-de-Sac! Mitsubishi A/C! Wired for Generator! 2 Basement! Rear Patio! Immediate Security! Oil Heat! AG Pool! Trex Deck! Office w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 13X25’ Farmers Porch! Deck! Attached 2 Car Trails! Low Fees! Convenient! Car Garage! 2 Sheds! $299,900.00 Occupancy! $154,900.00 Shed! 2 Car Garage! $264,900.00 Master! 2 Baths! $294,900.00 Garage! $359,900.00 From $234,900.00 Plumbing & Electric! $149,900.00 $419,900.00

ON DEPOST SOLD SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING SOLD NEW PRICE NEW PRICE WEBSTER – 17 Fort Hill Rd! Looking WEBSTER – 26 Pepka Dr! 7 Room WEBSTER – 24 Upland Ave! 6 Rm Cape WEBSTER – 13 Crown St! Conveniently DUDLEY - 174 Klondike Rd! Pierpont WEBSTER – 9-11 Lyndale Ave! 8 30 ACRES OF PRIVACY & SERENITY! WEBSTER – 129 Lower Gore Rd! 6 Rm Meadow Waterfront! West Facing! WEBSTER – 36 North Main St! Split! Immediate Occupancy! 1.5 Acres of 1,790’ Ranch! SS Applianced Kit & Din w/Full Dormer! Convenient Location! Located 2 Family! 5/5 Rms! 2/2 Bdrms! 2/1 6 Room Cape! Cabinet Packed Rm Colonial w/Greenhouses! Eat-in 5 Rm Ranch! Eat-in Kit w/Updated Applianced Eat-in Kit w/Updated Cabinets Baths! Ideal 1st Flr Applianced Eat-in Kit! Beautiful Sunsets! Full Recreational! Cozy Cabinets! Formal Din Rm! Liv Rm Leads Privacy! Applianced Eat-in Kit w/Tile Flr! Area w/Tile Floor! Formal Din Rm & Yr Rd Getaway! Renovated! Applianced Kitchen w/Dining Area! Living Room Kitchen! Formal Dining Rm Open to to Screened-in Porch Overlooking Pond! Din Area w/Sliders to Deck! Liv Rm w/New Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Family Rm! 3 Bdrms & Ceiling Fan! Formal Din & Liv Rms 15X26 Frplcd Liv Rm/Din Rm Combo! 2 Kit w/Hrdwds! Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/ w/Wall to Wall! Den w/Wall A/C! 1st Living Rm w/Wood Floors! Full Bath! 2 Large Bdrms! Updated Bath! Full Carpet! 3 Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! 1.5 Baths! w/Carpet Over Hrdwds! 1st Master w/ Full Baths, Master Bath! Spacious 2nd Flr, Frplc & Hrdwds! 1 Bdrm! Updated Bath! Floor Bedroom! 3/4 Bedrooms! 1.5 Den w/Built-ins! 4 Large Bedrooms w/Hrdwds! Master w/Bath & Walk-in on 2nd Floor! Nice Level Lot! Walking Basement w/Laundry! 2 Car Detached 6 Panel Doors! Newer Furnace! Town Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Oil Heat! 5 Rms! Eat-in Pantry Kit, Din & Liv Rms! Heated Sunroom Overlooking Water! Baths! Recent Roof & Furnace! Will Closet! 2 Full Tile Baths! Huge Basement! be Updated to Circuit Breakers! Distance to Center of Webster! Town Garage! Oil Heat! Gas Hot Water! Services! 2 Sheds! Town Services! Gas Avail! Vinyl Siding! Detached Garage! Off Street Parking! Recent Electrical, Plumbing, Well & $274,900.00 Patio! Circular Drive! Great Yard! $199,900.00 Septic! $199,900.00 Nice Back Yard! Off Street Parking! Services! Rte. 395 Near! Walk to $219,900.00 $219,900.00 Garage! $169,900.00 $89,900.00 Schools & Churches! $114,900.00

ON DEPOSIT SOLD NEW LISTING WOODSTOCK – 1420 Route 169! WOODSTOCK – 291 E Quasset Rd! DUDLEY – 9 Chestnut St Unit 22! WEBSTER LAKE - 71 Birch Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 701 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE - 56 Laurelwood Dr! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Western Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 12 Custom Built 10 Rm 3,154’ Colonial WAPPAQUASSET “QUASSET” POND! “Stonegate” Conveniently Located! 7 Rm Colonial w/Lake Views from Every Rm! Island! Townhouse End Unit! 6Rms, 2 Rms/3,517’ of Comfortable Living w/Super 4 Rm In-Law Apartment! Custom Built 2011 from Ground Up! Stainless Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Set on 5 Secluded Acres! Grand Entry Hidden 88 Acre Recreational Gem! Freshly Painted 4 Rm 2 Bdrm Condo! Hrdwds in Din/Liv & Master Bdrm! 3 Bdrms! Applianced Granite Kit w/Breakfast Bar/Lunch Counter, Gas Range, Wine Cooler, Pantry & Cherry Hrdwds! Exquisite Foyer! 9ft Ceilings! Loads of Upgrades! Applianced Eat-in Kit w/Pantry Closet, New LG Stainless Appliances! Din Rm Woodstock Fairgrounds Near! Yr Rd or Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Walkout Lower Level Formal Dining Rm w/Chair Rails, Crowns & Cherry Hrdwds! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/Crowns, Cherry Hrdwds & Applianced Kitchen w/Huge Granite Tile Counter, Dble Sink & Ceiling Fan! Fam Rm! 239’ Waterfront! New Metal Roof! w/Sliders to Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/ Island! Formal Dining w/Hrdwds! 2nd Home! 6 Rm Ranch! 152’ Waterfront! Liv Rm w/Wall A/C & Flat Panel TV! Sliders to Patio! New C/Air! Garage w/ Slider to Deck! 1st Flr Laundry! Lake Facing 2 Rm Master Suite w/Walk-in Closet, Slider to Private Deck, Master Bath 34,848’ Lot! Appliance Kit! Frplc Fam 2 Car Attached Garage & 3 Car Detached w/Glass Multi Head Shower, Separate Tub & Dble Granite Vanity! 3.5 Granite Baths Total! 3/5 Bedrooms! 2nd Granite Fireplaced Family Room! Master Suite! 4 Full Bath! Electric Heat & Hot Water! w/2nd Flr! Needs to be Seen to Appreciate Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Heated Pool! Bdrms & 2.5 Baths! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! Rm! 2 Bdrms! Full Bath! A/C! Garage! Storage! 2 Parking Spaces! Coin Op Everything it Could Be! $674,900.00 Sandy Beach! Kitchen! Ceiling Stereo Throughout! 3Z Gas Heat! 3Z C/Air! C/Vac! Security! Andersons! 2 Car Garage! One of the $389,900.00 $259,900.00 Laundry! $64,900.00 $284,900.00 Newest & Best Homes For Sale on the Lake in Years! $849,900.00 ON DEPOSIT

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WEBSTER LAKE - 82 Lakeside Ave! South Pond! Prime 157’ Waterfront w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 10+ Rm, 4 Bdrm, 4.5 Bath, WEBSTER LAKE – Reid Smith Cove WEBSTER LAKE – 103 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 113 Birch Island WEBSTER LAKE – 15 South Point Rd! A/C’d, 3,832’ Custom Colonial! Technical/Electrical Marvel! 2 Story Grand Entry! Fully Appliance Lake Facing Quartz Kit w/2 Dishwashers, Heated Flr & Pantry! WATERFRONT LOT! South Shore Rd! 1,874’ Townhouse! Oak Cabinet Kit w/ Rd! Overlooking Middle Pond! Eastern Middle Pond - Panoramic Views! Build Your Waterfront Dream! 100+’ of Shoreline! Spacious Din Area w/Custom Wall Unit & Slider to the Waterfront Deck w/Elect Awning! Frplc Liv Rm w/Entertainment Center! Din Rm w/Tray Ceiling! 1st Flr Lake Build Your Dream Home or Summer Breakfast Counter! Formal Din Rm! Frplc Expo – Beautiful Sunrises! 5 Rm Year Retreat! Set on Quiet Road, Surrounded Liv Rm! Screened Porch! 1st Flr Master w/ Round Waterfront Home! 2 Bdrms! 53.94’ Road Frontage! Land Area 8,147’! Facing Master w/Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Full Bath w/Dble Vanity, Whirlpool & Corner Shower! Upstairs 3 Comfortable Bdrms, 2 Lake Facing, Both connect to Town Water & Sewer Available! 2 Docks by Woods! Sloping Lot Down to Level Walk-in Closet & Bath! 2.5 Baths! 2nd Level Renovated Kit & Bath! Din Rm! Liv a Full Bath, the 3rd has its Own Full Bath & Walk-in Closet! Walkout Lower Level Lake Facing Fam Rm w/2nd Kit, Cedar Sauna & Full Bath! Separate Utility Rm & Already in the Water! Lots on Webster Lake Waterfront! 7,200’ Lot! 57’ on the Water w/2nd Master Bdrm & Bath! C/Air! Attached Rm w/Frplc! Listed by Another, SOLD Workshop! 3 Car Attached Garage! Detached 1 Car Garage! Security System! LP Gas Whole House Generator! Boat House that Auto Draws Boat Out of the Water, Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy are a Rarity, Don’t let this Slip By without & Road! Town Water & Sewer Available! by Century21 Lake Realty! Launches It on a Rail System! Weather Station! Well Irrig System! See/Ask For All Attachments! $1,195,900.00 $249,900.00 Beach! $269,900.00 Your Consideration! $189,900.00 $285,000.00 SOLD

SOLD SOLD WEBSTER LAKE COMPOUND! 2 Checkerberry Isl! Private 2.09 Acre Waterfront Peninsula Estate! Park Like Grounds! WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Lakeview WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood HOLLAND - Hamilton Reservoir Waterfront! 430 Mashapaug Rd! 8 Rm 2,864’ Custom Cape! 200’ Waterfront, 3.2 Acres, Estate Like 2,800’ 8 Rm Colonial Main House w/Lake Views from Most Windows! SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Area w/Tile Flr! Lake Rd! Middle Pond - Reid Smith Cove! Dr! Magnificent Lake Property! .75 Acres! Grounds! Situated in a Cove Sheltered from Storms, Idle Out to Main Lake! Grand Entry Foyer! Open Floor Plan! Custom Cherry Kit w/Quartz Facing 38’ Din/Liv Rm w/Frplc, Recessed Lighting & Slider to Wrap Around Deck! French Dr Fam Rm Surrounded by Water! West Exposure = Sunsets! 100’ Level Western Expo – Beautiful Sunsets! Frplc Isl, SS Appliances, Wall Ovens, Pantry Closet & Recessed Lighting! Din Area & Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Wood Stove Frplc & Pella Sliders to 3 Bdrms! 21’ Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Slider to Private Deck w/Lake Views, Master Bath! 2nd Bath w/Dble Vanity Sinks, Waterfront! 7 Rm Yr Rd or Ideal 2nd Liv Rm! Kit w/SS Appliances! Din Rm! 4 12x38 Deck w/Electric Awning & 12X18 Screened Porch! 1st Flr Water Facing Master w/Walk-in Closet & Bath w/Granite Dble Vanity & Custom 3.5 Baths! Skywalk Attached 750’ 4 Rm Guest/In-Law Apartment w/Granite Kit, SS Applianced, Open Din & Liv Rm w/Slider Home! Enjoy Music from Indian Ranch - Bdrms! 2 Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Glass Shower w/Waterhaven Tower! 1st Flr Office w/French Pocket Doors & Custom Desk Wall! Side Entry Mud Rm w/Custom Desk, Cabinets to Lake View Deck, Bdrm, Nice Bathrm! Detached 3 Rm Yr Rd Guest Cottage or Rental Unit w/Kit, Frplcd Liv Rm, Bdrm & Free! Fantastic 12,298’ Flat Lot w/Plenty of & Counter w/Sink, Guest Closet, Laundry Closet & Half Bath w/Pedestal Sink! Upstairs 3 Water Facing Bdrms, 2 w/Cathedrals! 2nd Full Tile Deck! Cabana! Sandy Beach! New Dock! Bath w/Custom Vanity & Linen Closet! Add Storage! Full Walkout Basement - Need More Rms! Zoned Hydro Air! 3 Car Garage! Sheds! Dock! Bathroom! Enclosed 3 Season Pavilion Great for Entertaining! Tree Lined Private Drive! Rolling Lawn! Decks! Patios! Ideal Space for Outside Enjoyment! 2 Docks! 3 Boat Ramp! $799,900.00 Dock Setup! Boat Ramp! For the Discerning Buyer! $1,449,900.00 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! $489,900.00 Long Driveway or Direct Access from Shore Dr! Full Recreation Lake! $799,900.00

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WEBSTER - 9 GORE GABLE RD HOLLAND - 88 STURBRIDGE RD. THOMPSON CT- 351 QUADDICK RD DUDLEY- 23 INTERVALE RD LAND: WEBSTER/DUDLEY BUILDABLE LOTS Webster - Black Point Rd. Webster Lake Limited Access! Town Water & Sewer $44,900 Webster - Lot 119B Thompson Rd Town Water & Sewer $43,500. SORRY, SOLD! Webster - Lot 119A Thompson Rd SORRY, SOLD! Town Water & Sewer $43,500. Welcome To This Wonderful Country Setting Home!! Beautiful 4Bedroom! Welcome to the country at its best! This gorgeous 3 bedrm 2.5 Bath Webster - 114 Lake St. Multi-Family Zoned, 1st Time Offered! Beautiful 4 bedroom colonial! Front to back Fire- 2 Bath Ranch! Nestled On A Flowing 3.2 Acre Lot Open Layout Floor contemporary home, nestled on a private beautifully manicured yard Welcome home to this charming 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath cape! One 12,000 +/- Sq Ft Lot. placed formal living room! Formal Dining Room! Family room with Plan!! Catherdal Ceiling Living /Dining Area And Kitchen, Great For Enter- on 2.64 Acres! Granite countertops and island! Brazilian cherrywood acre! First floor master bdrm w/ full bath! Living room w/pellet stove! Town Water & Sewer, and City Gas! $56,900. taining!! Kitchen Is Fully Applianced With Work Island! Plenty Of Storage throughout kitchen, dining, & living room! Cathedral ceiling living Lower level has additional heated family room! W/ 2nd full bath! Sit Webster- 122 Gore Rd. Lot Approx. 1-1.2 +/- Acres. Town cathedral ceilings! Eat in Kitchen! Screened in summer room! 2 Car In Additional Basement As Well As The Connected Two Car Garge! Close rm! Propane fireplace heater! Downstairs master bedroom, full bath! Garage. Forced Hot Water by Oil! $264,900. To Rt.s 20, 84 And The Mass Pike!! Hamilton Res. Beach Boat Ramp And First flr half bath w/ washer dryer. 2 Car garage! out and grill on the recent deck and enjoy the fresh air! Make sure Water & Sewer. Level Lot. Fishing Pier Just Around The Corner!! $269,900. New Price $299,900. you put this one on your “to see” list! New Price $199,900 Business Zoned $110,000.

AUBURN- 5 PINEDALE RD DUDLEY - 6 CHASE AVE WEBSTER DUDLEY - 217 DUDLEY SOUTHBRIDGE RD THOMPSON CT– 1 MASON TER Restaurant Business - Capacity 44, Beer & Wine License! NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT Walk in cooler! Name brand ON DEPOSIT Centrally Located to All Major Routes! Route 395/290/20/ Own your own business! Opportunity to walk into a turn equipment! All service ware New To The Market! Fully Remodeled 2 Family Unit! Maintenance key operation! Full liquor license, full commercial kitchen with Lovely Country Setting for this 3 Bedroom Cape! Motivated Seller! 12 and Mass Pike. Charming 4 Bed Cape 1,493 sq ft. +/- Private setting on 1 Acre. Roomy 2 Car Garage Open Concept Floor Free Exterior! Spacious 3 Bedroom Units Fully Applianced grill, double ovens, fryolaters, walk in fridge, freezers! Expand included. Avg.Traffic count Huge Family Room 22x20 to Deck 20x15, Hardwoods, Plan. Living-Dining Area. Country Kitchen with Eat in Dining Area. With Brand New Dishwashers, Hot Water Heater And Washer/ with catering or take out! Property sale is both the business Dryer Hookups In Each Unit!! Brand New Roof And Second Newer Roof, Vinyl Siding, Spacious Flat Level Lot, Paved approx.13K per day. Access to Rear Deck for Summer Fun. Walk out Basement for Con- and building with all bar/business fixtures. Property holds venient Access to Backyard. Electric Fence to Keep The Dogs Safe! Bioler Installed For Separate Units Heat. Pleanty Of Off Street Drive, 2 Sheds, Town Services. NEW PRICE $229,900. 198 person occupancy. $629,900 $139,900. Good Value! NEW PRICE $244,000 Parking And Excellent Location. Close To 395.Great Investment Property! Check This One Out! $149,900.

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SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! 22 SOUTH SHORE RD. New to the Market. Southern Exposure! Welcome to Treasure Island ! Located on the Shores of Beautiful WEBSTER Pride of Ownership says it all with Huge 1400+ sq ft Young Ranch !!!! Me- WEBSTER LAKE: PANORAMIC VIEWS OF WEBSTER LAKE! Great South Fac- 1st time offered! Very well kept ranch! 3+ bedrooms! LAKE! Current Owner’s Remodeled every inch of this Unit with a “Magazine Wor- ticulously Maintained, 7 Room, Master Bed with Master Bath and Walk-in Panoramic Water View of South Pond! Breath taking morning sunrises! ing Location, 62’ prime lakefront, large deep lot 10,489sf , flagstone & concrete Eat in Kitchen, Breezeway, Covered hardwood floors! Closet. Cathedral Ceiling with Exposed Beams! .Plus a Fantastic Great Room Have fun Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Swimming, Snorkel, Skiing, Ice thy” Flair! Each Room is Elegantly Appointed! Bamboo Floors! Family Room in patios, full concrete walkway at water’s edge, dock, retaining walls & stonework, with Sliders to a Generous 16ft x 16ft Private Deck. Fully Applianced Kitchen! Boating, Snowmobiling, and Skating! Suspended low maintenance Lower Level has Gas Fireplace with “Floor to Ceiling” Custom Granite & Mantel! privacy fence, storage shed, recently paved drive, plenty offstreet parking in drive- Garage! Natural Gas Heat! Town Water & Sewer! Tastefully Finished w/ Crown Molding! “Lux” Master Bath W/Italian Tiled Shower Solid 6 Panel Interior Doors, 4 Year Young Asphalt Shingles, Partially Finished Dock! Custom architectural home drawings. Engineered and was way & area at roadside, spacious, Year-round, 2 story Cape home, 4 BRs (1 on Basement, 15,000+ sq ft Beautifully Landscaped Family Friendly Flat Level Surround! Enjoy the Outdoors Deck, Private Beach & Heated “Salt Water” Pool! 2 1st flr), 2 full BAs, Harvey replacement windows, 6 year+/- young roof. Level Lot! Taxes Only $1800./yr. $195,000. approved, conservation site plans, (needs to be resubmitted, expired) Lot. All Town Services! This One is For You! $227,500. Boat Slips! New Price $334,900 $445,000 Conservation Site Plan DEP# 323-0926. $189,900. Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5

REAL ESTATE GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE? This is the place to sell it! SPENCER CHARLTON SHREWSBURY Your ad will be 2 BR 2 BA 1,764 Sq Ft Cape; 2 BR 3.5 Bath, 1,266 sq. ft. 4 BR, 2 BA, mailed to 50,000+ Meticulously maintained 11 year Condo in pet friendly Cady 1,700 Sq Ft Cape; FOR households young home with year round Brook Crossing. Both bedrooms This is truly a move in ready SALE throughout views of Stiles Reservoir! Fresh have full baths en-suite! home. The interior has been Southern Worcester paint & newly installed HW floors Laundry room in unit; Brand completely remodeled and the County. in many rooms; new furnace; Two assigned exterior has been updated as well. New roof! To advertise on our real estate section, Oversized 1-car garage. parking spaces. $345,000. please call your local $275,000 $174,900 sales representative at 1-800-367-9898

508-943-7669 • 774-230-5044 Maria Reed Diane Luong Maureen Bill Roland 508-365-3532 JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 O’Connor 508-272-5832 www.ViewCentralMassHomes.com • [email protected] 508-981-4902 NMLS #20898 LICENSEDLICENSED IN IN MA MA & & CT CT Jo-Ann Szymczak Free Market Analysis! Call any agent listed CRS, GRI, SRES, ASP “Home Ownership Matters” above for a showing DUDLEY Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse MERINO (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult All inclusive Vacation! Waterfront Living! (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community POND Tell your friends about this unique property. Their chance to “vacation” all year long! Plenty of seasonal fun! Ice fishing, skating ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE Boating, swimming, fishing, and skiing. Includes 19’ bowrider and a 35’ dock, 220’ of waterfront, 2 acres wooded privacy and SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 situated at the end of a cul-de-sac. 7 room, 3 bath, contemporary ranch with cathedral DUDLEY ceilings and fireplace, 11 Elizabeth St S 10-12 $244,900 Joann Szymczak 72 Flaxfield Rd • $439,000 Call any of our agents for a private showing! ReMax Advantage 508-943-7669 Wednesday Coffee Hour ~ 6:30-7:30pm 25 Sutton Ave, Oxford SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Sellers information for the spring market. DUDLEY Call for a reservation and incentives. 17 Ash Ln S 12-2 $369,900 Michelle Thompson Jo-Ann 774.230.5044 Orbit Realty 1-336-693-0746

Southbridge: Great home situated in sought after executive neighborhood!! Spacious custom home with 9 rooms 4 bedrooms 2 baths! Custom maple cabinets in updated kitchen! Stove, refrigerator & dishwasher will stay! BIG Bright Living room. 2010 A Place To Call Home… furnace. 2009 roof. Lower level family room with propane gas fireplace & walkout to patio. Level yard. Great walking neighborhood. $234,800.

Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Robin Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Giguere Owner Hilli Doros “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” JUST LISTED NEW PRICE 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 508-765-9155 FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa DUDLEY, MA- Commercial or Residential… it’s POMFRET-Step into this lovely 1,254 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath POMFRET- Set on over 10 acres of land for privacy, recreation, Now offering rental services your choice; 1,080 sq ft Ranch with full basement for contemporary home that sits nicely on 4.58 acres in a desirable & hunting this Saltbox Colonial is a can’t miss property. Home storage. Currently a quaint 1 bedroom, 1 bath home neighborhood. The living room has a cathedral ceiling, dining room features 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bathrooms and over 2,800 sq. ft. Southbridge: One of a kind custom Barre:Spacious Ranch on leads out to the large wraparound deck. The master bedroom has including the almost fully finished walk-out basement. Inside- built home located in Country Club with open livingroom/dining area with laminate and a walk-in closet and a space ready to be finished into a master bath. farm like setting with 3.46 post & beams, wood floors, granite countered kitchen, & Location! Beautiful 11 room 4 carpet flooring. Six year old roof, off street parking, Attached 2 car garage, central AC, and central vac. Enjoy the additional fireplaced living room. Outside-large deck w/hot tub, landscaped bedroom 3 ½ bath Cape with front to 638 sqft. nicely finished space in the lower level, complete your projects acres! 7 rooms 3 bedrooms vinyl siding. Zoned B15 Commercial. Come take a look grounds, 2 car detached garage & shed, paved driveway & back living room with fireplace. 1st plus newer attached 2 car $119,500 in the large outbuilding with wood stove. Realtor related. Priced at only floor den with French doors leading $249,900. Call for your private viewing today. stonewalls. Asking just $349,900 out to great outdoor living room! garage! BIG Level yard- Master bedroom front to back with fireplace & master bath! 4th bedroom has secluded & private! Needs it’s own bath-great for guests or in-laws or au pair. Separate Excerise room TLC, roof older and septic needs replacing. Price with hot tub which overlooks backyard. Hardwood floors! Basement is finished like an English Pub with fireplace. Fabulous private property! $339,900. accordingly- $145,000. Not a foreclosure or short sale.

Southbridge:Magnificient Southbridge:Lovely Home with 7 rooms 3 bedrooms home in great 2 baths. Wonderful great neighborhood for room! Open kitchen/dining Commuters! 4 rooms 2 room/ great room! Perfect for entertaining! Large kitchen bedrooms. Central Air. island, granite counters. 2172 Breakfast bar. Enclosed THOMPSON-Don’t miss your opportunity to own this Brand New Raised WOODSTOCK-Unique 2 family home in rural WOODSTOCK- Surrounded by wreathes, baskets and herbs, this SF of living area! 1.91 acres. Country location! 2 car garage. porch. 1 car garage. Near Sturbridge line! 5 minute Ranch style home being built with no construction loan necessary! Located community setting. Built in 1930, it possesses simple house takes you back to 1830. Wide pine floors, loft, books and a in a nice 1/2 acre corner lot convenient to everything, this 3 bedroom 2 full Pristine condition! $339,900. ride to Rt 84, Rt 20 & Mass Pike. $149,900. country living. A cozy, 2 story, 3 bedroom apartment with fireplace all grace this antique home; 2 bedrooms with the potential of a bathroom home will be well built & energy efficient. Home will feature third; 1 full bath with claw foot tub, shower and potential for a 2nd bath hardwood floors throughout, tile in the non-wood areas, a 2 car garage pellet stove and a 2 bedroom apartment on the second upstairs. Country kitchen, dining room and master bedroom on main Southbridge:BRAND NEW If you have ever thought of selling your under the home, and a ready to be finished basement. Availability for C/ floor. Both share a 2 car garage and laundry. Private well CONSTRUCTION in country floor; large second bedroom, landing and loft/artisan studio upstairs; home, this is the time to do it! Air and other upgrades. Generous kitchen & bathroom budgets and a local and city sewer. Within minutes to private schools and MA location! 5 room 3 bedroom 1 bath contractor. Call today and have time to design your dream home. Similar fenced in yard, mini farmer›s porch and storage building. Enjoy the Cape. First floor bedroom. Open Inventory is extremely low home being built on 1.3 AC lot next door also available. $239,900 border. Needs some TLC. $174,900 simple pleasure of country village life. $214,900 Concept! Great & easy to work which means the market is a SELLER’S MARKET! with local builder. Many options When you list your home, there are many buyers available and models. Prices range waiting, so you should sell fast and get your P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT from $115,000 to $249,900. We have plans for a “tiny home”!! asking price (if priced right!). Call Aucoin Ryan Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 Realty first! Our personal service is the BEST! WE NEED LISTINGS! Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net LET US Do Your Home Work! Looking to sell your home, let us do the work for you. Your ad will be seen in over 50,000 households throughout Southern Worcester County. 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 27, 2017 Trips Offered The “Trips Offered” section is for Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish, 60 Adirondacks, from Whitinsville only, night stay. non-profit organizations and will run Maple St., Spencer, is offering the fol- $479. Day 3: After a continental breakfast as space allows. Anyone who wishes to lowing trips. For more information, call • Oct. 11, 2017: Day Trip to the Turkey you will start your journey with a guid- take advantage of this space must sub- Bernard Dube at (508) 885-3098. Train, both Westboro and Whitinsville, ed tour of genteel, beautiful, and his- mit a copy of a not-for-profit certificate to • Australia & New Zealand: Jan. 28 to $72. toric Savannah, the “Belle of Georgia.” Editor Adam Minor. Mail your certificate Feb. 18, 2017 • Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2017: Saratoga You’ll see architectural marvels, beau- and information to Trips Offered, c/o • America, Our Land: from Victorian Christmas, from Whitinsville tiful oak-lined streets, and lovely “Town Adam Minor, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, Albuquerque to Tucson: May 22 to June only, $319. Squares.” Enjoy free time on historic MA 01550; fax to 508-764-8015 or e-mail to 4, 2017 • Dec. 8-9, 2017: Christmas in Vermont, River Street, featuring unique 18th cen- [email protected]. • Alaska (land and cruise): June 27 to leaves from Westborough only, $299. tury “ballast stone” streets and 19th July 10, 2017 New York City is an especially fun century cotton warehouses that are SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR • Greece and the Islands: Sept. 14-26, place at Christmas Time. The huge tree now fine eateries, unusual shops and CITIZENS ASSOCIATION 2017 in Rockefeller Center will be lit, there antique galleries. Later, enjoy a tour of 2017 Trip Schedule Open to Public — • Grand Tour of India: Jan. 5-19, 2018 will be skating on the rink, the stores one of Savannah’s historic and famous Payment due at sign up: • Grand Tour of France: May 30 to are all decked out, and the hustle and homes. Tonight, you’ll enjoy dinner and • Thursday, March 23: Foxwoods, $25, June 15, 2018 bustle makes you get into the spirit entertainment before returning to your 8 a.m. bus. • England & Scotland: Sept. 5-16, 2018 of the season. It includes two nights’ hotel for the evening. • April 30-May 2: Atlantic City Resorts hotel, two breakfasts, two dinners and Day 4: Enjoy a continental breakfast UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER/ sightseeing with a local guide for two before departing for fascinating and Casino, $239 double, you get $25 slot SUNSHINE CLUB play and $60 food credit, and two casino days, and entrance to the 9/11 Museum. history rich Jekyll Island. See how the review shows. The Uxbridge Senior Center, in con- A local guide will take you all around nation’s wealthiest citizens like JP • Wednesday, May 24: A tribute to the junction with the Sunshine Club will be the city visiting places like Central Morgan and William Rockefeller lived Bee Gees. $92 gets you a deluxe motor offering the following bus trips for 2017: Park, Times Square, Wall Street, and played — including a stop at what coach ride to Lake Pearl in Wrentham • March 16, 2017: Lion King — sorry, and of course Rockefeller Center. All was once the “Millionaires Club.” Later to the show and a choice of chicken or full (waiting list), leaves from both trips originate from the Whitinsville you’ll take a guided tour of St. Simons fish. Westboro (9:15 a.m.) and Whitinsville, WalMart. Everyone is welcome to join Island where you can take a stroll • Sunday, June 18: Boston Tall Ships 10 a.m., $99. the group on any of these trips. Call among moss-draped oaks or shop at Spectacular. $82 per person. Visit • March 30, 2017: There will be a trip Sue L’Heureux at 508-476-5820 for more the interesting boutiques and specialty Quincy Market and The North End and to the Newport Playhouse to see “The information on any of these trips. shops in the historic area. After dinner take a narrated Harbor Cruise. Foursome” on Thursday, March 30, 144 SE Main Street, Douglas, MA you’ll return to your hotel to rest for the • Thursday, July 20: Voices of Legends 2017. The trip includes the bus (includ- 01516, [email protected] next fun filled day. Day 5: Today, after continental show. $88 gets you transportation to ing driver gratuity), an all you can eat DUDLEY SENIOR CENTER the Venezia Restaurant in Boston, and buffet, the play, a cabaret after the play, breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of mag- choice of chicken or fish. The show and a driving tour of Newport for $76. Dudley Seniors presents Savannah, nificent Beaufort, S.C. “Queen of the is a tribute to singers like Frank From April 27 to May 1, 2017 there will Jekyll Island & Beaufort, $620, seven Carolina Sea Islands.” Beaufort’s his- Sinatra, Perry Como, Dean Martin, Neil be a five-day trip to Virginia Beach days and six nights per person tory dates as far back as the 1500’s. Its Diamond and more. staying at an oceanfront hotel. The (Sunday through Saturday), June 4-10, striking mansions and scenery served • Sunday, Aug. 13: Newport Playhouse highlights will be the azalea festival 2017. Incredible price includes motor as a backdrop for many major motion Show & Lobster feast, $102 gets you and tickets to the International Tattoo. coach transportation, six nights lodg- pictures including, “The Big Chill” transportation, a lobster feast and a Please call Sue for more information at ing including four consecutive nights and “Forrest Gump”. You’ll also tour terrific show and cabaret, “Baggage.” 508-476-5820. in the Savannah area, 10 meals; six the Parris Island Marine base, where • Sunday, Sept. 17: Vine to Wine, $821 • April 1-9, 2017: Branson – full (waiting breakfasts and four dinners, tour of 22,000 men and women complete their gets you a visit to Chandler’s, Yankee list), both Westboro and Whitinsville, charming Savannah, visit to a histor- training each year. Highlights of your Candle, and do wine tasting at two of $759. ic and famous home, tour of gorgeous tour include the Iwo Jima Monument, Vermont’s Vineyards. • April 27-May 1, 2017: Virginia; Beaufort, S.C. “Queen of the Carolina Parade Field, and the Parris Island • Oct. 10-17: All-inclusive Aruba. It is International Tattoo and ocean- Sea Islands”, Visit to Parris Island, Museums. Tonight, enjoy a nice dinner almost full. I am also taking names for front Virginia Beach, leaves from Tour of amazing Jekyll and St Simon’s before returning to your hotel for the 2018 trip. Whitinsville only, $799. Island- see how America’s early mil- evening. • Thursday, Nov. 9: Foxwoods, $25, 8 • May 17-20, 2017: 1,000 Islands w/ lionaires lives and played, Enjoy dinner Day 6: Enjoy a continental break- a.m. bus. Tulip Fest, leaves from Westborough and entertainment, for more pictures fast at your hotel before leaving for Trips are open to the public! Make only, $769. and information visit: www.grouptrips. the Airborne and Special Operations checks payable to the Southbridge • June 5, 2017 — Day trip to Gloucester com/dudleyseniors. Museum in Fayetteville NC. This eve- Senior Citizens Association. Lobster Bake and Cruise, both Westboro Departure: Town Hall, 71 W. Main St, ning relax at your en route hotel. Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon and Whitinsville, $76. Dudley, 8 a.m. Day 7: Today, after enjoying a con- senior center Monday, Wednesday, or • June 25 and 26, 2017: Hudson River/ Day 1: Depart in a spacious, video and tinental breakfast, you will depart for Friday mornings from 9-10 a.m. or call West Point, from Whitinsville only, restroom equipped motor coach and home. A perfect time to chat with your 774-922-4049 or e-mail me jimtrips@ $319. set off for beautiful Savannah, Ga. This friends about all the fun things you’ve yahoo.com. • Aug. 21- 24, 2017: St. Andrews By-the- evening you will stay at an en route done, the great sights you’ve seen, and Sea and Campobello Island; staying at hotel. where your next group trip will take MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY the Algonquin Hotel and Resort, leaves Day 2: Enjoy a continental breakfast. you! PARISH from Westborough only, $819. Today you will continue your journey, For more information contact Evelyn • Sept. 24-26, 2017: Lake Placid & then enjoy a leisurely dinner and check Grovesteen (508) 764-8254 in to Savannah area hotel for a four-

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 ONGOING TRAP SHOOTING 9:00 p.m. Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. BAD TICKERS MEAT RAFFLE Open to the public The full 6-piece band Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. $12.00 per round includes playing your favorites 6 tables; prime rib, clays and ammo 308 LAKESIDE lobster and much more NRA certified range officer 308 East Main St. Public invited RAFFLE on site every shoot East Brookfield, MA In the Veterans Lounge AUBURN SPORTSMAN CLUB 774-449-8333 AMERICAN LEGION 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA TUTTLE POST #279 508-832-6492 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA 508-832-2701 HUGE MEAT RAFFLE First Friday of the month ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Early Bird 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. 1st table: 7:00 p.m. CADY’S TAVERN Auburn Sportsman Club SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA 9:00 p.m. 401-568-4102 508-832-6496 HIGHWAY KIND 4-piece band blending TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP accomplished musicianship 7:00 p.m. register at Strong Body/Strong Mind with influences of blues, 7:30 p.m. start up Yoga Studio roots and smart pop HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB 112 Main St., Putnam, CT creating a melodic, rousing sound 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA Third Friday of each month 308 LAKESIDE 508-892-9822 at 6:00 p.m. 308 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA 860-634-0099 774-449-8333 WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA www.strongbodystrongmind.us Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 CADY’S TAVERN TRIVIA TUESDAYS West Brookfield 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) at 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 118 Chepachet, RI Cash prizes 41st ANNUAL MEMORIAL 401-568- 4102 308 LAKESIDE ICE FISHING DERBY 308 East main St. Lake Wickaboag, West Brookfield, MA LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT East Brookfield, MA No ice date: Sunday, February 19 HEXMARK TAVERN 774-449-8333 Trophies 15 yrs and under AT SALEM CROSS INN Four $50 prizes Adults 260 West Main St Over 50 door prizes ., West Brookfield, MA (don’t have to fish to win) 508-867-2345 Tickets $1 by Scouts www.salemcrossinn.com or at derby Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7

(Suggested topics for February) The Next Write Stuff January 27 Will Publish On February 24. 1. Write an old fashioned love letter or poem to your Deadline For Submissions Is Valentine (initials ok if you don’t want to use Friday, Feb. 17. The full names). Wri te 2. February 26 is “National Tell a Fairy Tale Day” … Thank you to Lamoureux Ford of OUR 15th write your own Fairy Tale, “Once upon a time...” East Brookfield for continuing to be a sponsor of The Write Stuff… it’s “Where SEASON! 3. February is American History Month. Whom do Friends Send Their Friends!’ Also Stuff you admire most in American history and why. thank you to this month’s authors for participating in our 15th Season! Essays, Short Stories, Memories, 4. Topic of your choice. We hope that you will join us again in Poems and more! January, and encourage others to write (Please try to limit to 300 words) as well. This is a great class project, senior center project, or for anyone For more information or to submit for next month, who enjoys writing and sharing your Open to ALL ages email [email protected] or call 508.909.4062 thoughts.

Christmas Gift BY DEBORAH JM GREGOIRE-LEFEBVRE, SOUTHBRIDGE

Mealtime is over, children are artist easel, the yarn colors are and out of the plastic canvas. in bed and now it is some special, the palette and the plastic canvas Hues of blues and whites capture quality time for me. is the artist’s canvas. the ocean scene with a lighthouse The radio is playing some tran- Following the graph reminds me in the background and a sea gull quil music which makes the long, of following a map when going flying overhead as the picture now hard, exhausting day at work seem into unfamiliar territory. It leads begins to transform onto the can- so long ago. and guides me along knowing that vas. The initial thought of what to if directions are followed correct- The project is finished and ready make has been created onto graph ly, the result will be successful. to be given at the appropriate time. paper, which involved imagina- The sharp steel needle is shin- The end result is the satisfaction of tion and concentration. Now ing and reflecting off the early making something from the heart comes the process of bringing the evening sun peeking through the that will always be treasured by picture to life. window. Yarn ply separating and that special recipient. The graph paper resembles the fraying as the yarn is woven in

Oh Baby Please Go Back to Sleep Tea Party Goodbye BY CARRIE GRIMSHAW, BY CARRIE GRIMSHAW, Soaring Dreams LEICESTER, MA LEICESTER, MA BY: TYLER A. PERRON

Oh baby please go back to sleep Tea cups and matching china now empty The flutter, the flutter, Mommy says its time to sleep What a depressing sight indeed? Of small simple wings. I promise you will like it Move without stutter, Please, I beg you, sleep We all linger at the door saying our And make the wind sing. goodbyes, Mommy is so tired How sad it is to leave? Go beyond land, Daddy is too To the beyond blue wonder. Baby is sleepy Does it have to end? While we watch from the sand, Don’t you want to sleep? When will we have another? Where we dream and ponder.

It’s 2 a.m. One tea cup or two or maybe three, What would we do, up in the sky? Oh baby How lucky we all are to have such friends Fly fast with strong feathers, or soar with downy Please to drink tea with? soft? Sleep I never will know how it feels to fly, Because no matter what I try, I shall never be Stay put in your crib aloft. Snuggle with your stuff animal Eye lids closed Except in my dreams where I can fly without care, Oh baby please go back to sleep Laughing at people below me who stare.

The Woodpecker Song BY CHARLES THANAS, LEICESTER, MA Skylar Johnson didn’t seem to care much and black wool hat. “Got that box of Blasting He drilled a shallow hole into the tree, just about the mouse under his sink eating up all Caps on back order?” enough to hold the blasting cap. He almost lost the cat food during the night. He stood in the “Well, Skylar Johnson aren’t you the pure his balance reaching down to the pouch on his kitchen of his dilapidated farm house fixing sight of fitness on this bright fall morning.” belt. In it there were dozens of dried and stale himself a pork and applesauce sandwich. Left- “I feel fit for a man in the last quarter centu- house flies. He darkened the top of the cap by overs. Every now and then a little gray blur ry of his life, I suppose.” crushing and then smearing the black dust would catch his eye but he wasn’t bothered Mavis Tuttle put two boxes of blasting caps with his fingers. by it. Since his wife died, he lived alone and on the glass case which contained boxes of It was easier to climb up the ladder than it didn’t much care about what he ate anymore. penny candy. They teased the children on their was to get down. He had to slowly worm his Mostly pork and then left over pork. He liked way home from school. way with his body pressed against the tree that best. Occasionally, he’d kill a chicken and Skylar fit the caps into his leather sack and bark and then feel for the next step with one roast it over the coals, in his fifty gallon drum, pushed his lanky frame out into the sun tip- foot while while holding his full weight on the split down the seam and held up by an odd-cut ping his hat good bye. other one. He considered this to be the tricky of cinder blocks. It wasn’t pretty but then that He cut through the dirt parking lot behind part but he’d done this so often he’d developed didn’t seem to matter much so long as he was the general store, ducked beneath the log fence a sturdy enough leg muscle to hold his weight. able to barbecue a hen every now and then. surrounding the Tuttle property and soon was He figured it took him about three hours to But pork was his favorite. He didn’t eat much lost into the thick shade of the Kentucky cover most of the trees. Some were still left of it when Missy was around. “Pork ain’t good woods. from before. Now, he had three left over caps for you at your age, Luvins, it’ll mess up your He picked a spot about a half mile off the and just let them stay in his pocket. He was arteries and choke up your colon track and if main road, just by a clearing and dropped tired and a sweat glistened off his forehead as that ain’t enough there’s always Trichinosis.” his pack. Sometimes the woods have a way he lugged the ladder back into its place under She called him `Luvins’. She used to stretch it of looking different from time to time. After a the elderberry bushes. out Kentucky style; well past sixty and pushing short search of the area he found the old paint His back gave out a crack as he stretched out two hundred pounds, she still managed to say stained step ladder tucked underneath a group both his arms to the sky. The woolen cap on it with a little mischief. of Elderberry bushes. He had put it there at his head had a ring of sweat around the band. Now, the only time Skylar heard the word least a week ago.The same day he ordered the It was midday and the air was still warm in Luvins was when it came out of his own blasting caps. It may have even been the same early fall. He liked it out in the woods and hav- mouth. He called everything around the farm day he slaughtered the pig he was about to eat ing finished his afternoon preparation, Skylar Luvins. His little mouse. for lunch. “Things have a way getting along, Johnson sat himself down at the stump of an “Best watch out Luvins . . . cats is gonna get- Luvins,” he said, dragging the ladder to a huge ole fur tree on a pile of soft pine needles. He cha . . . sure enough.” pine and then leaning it up straight. put the warm thermos to his lips, and washed He packed his favorite sandwich into his He took a handful of those caps from his sack down a cheek full of pork and applesauce with tired leather sack next to the thermos of hot and put them into his pocket without much the thick slug of black coffee. In between, he Maxwell House and put in a chunk of semi- concern or ceremony. He also grabbed a hand took a bite of his chocolate, not able to wait sweet bakers chocolate wrapped in tin foil. crank drill with a drill bit that left a bore the until the sandwich was gone. Then, he took a Fully packed, he hop-stepped his way to size of a half a dollar. last bite of his left over lunch, put the thermos his favorite spot in Brady’s woods which lay His legs were tired but sturdy for a man his to his lips, tilted his head back one last time to hidden in a thick of trees on the other side of age, pork eater and all. Missy was right about wash away the sweet taste of pork and apple- Skunktuttle meadow. First, he stopped at the some things but he never figured her right sauce, and then sat, quiet as the mouse under Tuttle General Store. about pork. Just figured she didn’t much like his sink, waiting for the woodpeckers to come. “Mornin’ Mavis” He smiled tipping his red to cook it that’s all. The End

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2017 Resolution Technology Blues (Part 1) BY JORGE F. DELGADO, SPENCER, MA Social Media Sadness BY RANDY GALLAGHER, NEED TOWN What I am going to do, is to just do it right. There once was a time, not too long ago, though some may believe it’s not true. Not about why it’s been wrong, but because of how it When you labeled a person a “friend” in your life, it was someone you actually is going to become right. knew. Simply reflecting on hindsight; significantly keeping It must have taken too much time or effort, something we just couldn’t stand. my eyes on what is in sight. Surely, six hundred fake friends were better, we’d never meet, let alone ever shake I’ve realized what’s within my grasp, I must grip to hands. tight. We’re all very busy doing so much, living incredibly faster each day, To float above the influence of prejudice and depres- Why put in the effort to speak face to face, when it’s easier to type than to say. sion. “Click”, We are friends. Happy to have met you! -from a friend of a friend...I have I will get to know the true knight shining under my lots armor. “Click” We’re not friends, you just made me angry, don’t ask, I already forgot. Exposed to conduct valuing honor and integrity ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ regardless of the obstacle. I am an American dreamer, and have never been, nor will ever be the only one... So I bother. Technology Blues (Part 2.) Perfect is as good as it gets, hence, the best. Keep Print Alive Remember the best isn’t just it yet, it betters. BY RANDY GALLAGHER, NEED TOWN Even achieving remaining with humility on a high horse like tale’s of a preacher’s daughter. Soon there’ll be children walking around, who don’t know the smell of a book. It’s what one perceives that dictates what and how You’ll reminisce of the sensation of flipping the pages, they’ll give you a curious will be seen of me, look. so this resolution is moving towards my best univer- Sitting or standing six feet from each other, they’ll text back and forth poking fun, sal self which is we. “I don’t know what this old guy’s talking bout, lol, hopefully soon he is done.” Because much is done for us to stay on our own two feet, Swiping and sliding and tapping and touching can be efficient when you need them able to breathe free: so I say R.I.P. to be, those whom tears shed, sweat, and have bled But holding and smelling and flipping the pages of books will always set you free. gardening in order to be equally fed life’s bread. I wholeheartedly, almost repeat: I encourage and sup- port all visions, missions, and dreams towards diversi- ty universally; all with a 2017 New Year’s Resolution to achieve, especially me.”

YOU ARE THE LEAVES OF TIME FOR UNDERSTANDING BY SUE ANGELA HEALY, NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA BY SUE ANGELA HEALY, NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA BY SUE ANGELA HEALY, NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA

You are – Someone that I’ve never met, yet In the still of silence I’m staring at your pic- Although this poem may be long overdue in my heart and mind – can’t seem to forget ture on the wall Doesn’t mean that I don’t think about you You are – An individual so young and pure, The phone is constantly ringing but right I may not see you during an entire year have class and style – in ways so mature now cannot answer the call But it doesn’t mean that I don’t care You are – The person that every girl wanted These few minutes together are just for you Still remembering when I was very young to be, popular, outgoing, and a sparkling per- and me Spending weekends at your home – having sonality As if the future I would foresee so much fun You are – A teenager that everyone wanted Everyday I miss you but especially on your Playing with the cast iron miniature stove as a friend, to listen, to confide – on you to anniversary when we are in Maine On the bikes with Anne and Marie we rode depend Without you my dear Kerry my life not the The hardest part climbing back up the hill You are – A spectacular basketball player, same Huffing and puffing – I think of you still always on the go, others looked up to you, so Michael is still working hard every single Eating squirrel nuts that fell from the tree happy-YOU to know day You are – Warm, kind, considerate for oth- Rachelle picking up more Zumba hours but Those were the good old days – everything ers, did care, like the glow of a diamond, price- doing okay so care free less and rare Mikey playing Lacrosse and football in his Your corner room where you loved to sew You are – A child who made her parents so junior year Hide and seek we would play and often go very proud, a rainbow in heaven behind the Injuries and society, now our greatest fear Uncle Carm working in the yard darkened clouds The basketball player Anthony is now taller Keeping up a garden seemed very hard You are – Looked up to by the young and the than us all On Easter we enjoyed your delicious coco- old – on your 18th birthday – reaching 1000 A whiz on the court the way he handles that nut cake points, a basketball goal ball And all the other goodies you would bake You are – A beautiful person on the outside Only if you were here we’ll have so much You are my mother’s relatives but also best and in, capturing the hearts of others and fun friends would instantly win Going to the beach – playing football or bas- On you she knows she can always depend You are – Always willing to go out of your ketball, or just going for a run Every day at 8:30 you make that meaningful way, how your peers would listen when you Your hearty laugh at nite I still hear in my call had something to say dreams Giving her spirits a lift when she begins to You are – A special teacher in your cate- Then reality sets in and it’s not what it fall chism class, a devoted catholic, praying, going seems You she would trust – pour out her soul to Mass When someone in the military appears or On your love and compassion I know she You are – There to help others for hours or slowly walks by was sold awhile, how you would light up a room with I can feel teardrops falling from my eyes I am happy for her that you are always there your infectious smile Franny a victim of cancer – is now doing Because of you it eases her fears You are – The all American – family and well Every occasion to all you would send a card friends come first – for your knowledge was a Please keep him in your prayers for only plus you would always thirst time will tell – a note You are – The bottomless treasure from God, Me – I always try to stay busy – forever on Many times to you a letter I wish I had wrote you are a gift – being in touch with others, the go But time seemed to go by so quickly during their spirits, you would lift You know it’s not like me to let my feel- the day ings-emotions show So instead of writing for you I would pray You – Julianne, are the sunshine on a warm My favorite place to share my memories Sometimes like others I feel you I did neglect summers day with you is of course at the beach Even though from me nothing you did expect A breath of fresh air in early May As I put my arms out to touch you for you I But it doesn’t matter if we are near or far An angel made in winters, first snow am trying to reach I’ll always think the world of you wherever A blossoming flower in April, when they Your voice I can recall rising above the roar- we are would begin to grow ing waves People express themselves in different ways A spectacular fireworks of display on the Now the only private time I can talk with And a home in my heart – you shall forever Fourth of July you is kneeling by your grave stay A refreshing August piece of fruit, to bake Often I think of you as a lovely tree Two wonderful people like you there are no an apple pie Because even with the changing weather more A tearful sunset over the ocean shore – giv- conditions you are still standing free On a scale of one thru ten – a ten you will ing your all – but then always giving more In April you bloom like the flowers of Spring score The brilliant colors on the trees in Autumn – Summer you are fully grown – the happiness Today Uncle Carm and Aunty Lil – I’m send- on the basketball team – in life – in our hearts you bring ing you this wish forever #1 Autumn your array of beautiful colors – That your life on earth be filled with peace A vision of uncertainty – as each day, brand orange – yellow – red and happiness new, Then of course in Winter the trees have all May God bless you forever in everything Each hour, minute, second – we are missing shed YOU! But each year after year the seasons for this you do Everything magnificent, outstanding, spe- tree will repeat Thank you for understanding – With all my cial, unique, genuine and beautiful It’s a circle of life that only God can complete Love, Sue Captured for always whether near or far Memories of you frozen in my heart, I know IN LOVING MEMORY OF LILLIAN You were loved by all and still I will be fine LACONTE 2-7-13 YOU ARE! For you shall forever be missed – loved – CARM LACONTE 12-9-16 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIANNE remembered as, “The Leaves of Time” IN LOVING MEMORY OF KERRY VENO Friday, January 27, 2017 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9

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CHILDHOOD TV MEMORIES BY JUNE SIMAKAUSKAS, SPENCER, MA

on Sesame Street. NOZO the Clown, the brother of Bozo, filled in when Frank Avruch was unable to appear on the show. I remember a live studio audience and shenanigans in the circus ring. The show always ended with Bozo saying, “Always keep laughing,” and many of us did just that after watching the show. Remember Romper Room? This ran from 1953 to 1994 and was franchised across the country, but the one I remem- ber was with with Miss Jean (real name Jean Harrington, 1958-1972). The show would open with the Pledge of Allegiance and include 30 or 60 minutes of games, TROLLEY RIDE Remember what television was like in exercises, songs, and moral lessons. She BY EVA E. PERRON, the 1960’s? Black and white pictures, no would serve milk and cookies to the chil- EAST BROOKFIELD, MA remote (you actually had to get up and dren (who were invited to be on the show) It was on a Saturday afternoon in the fall of 1942, when change the channel), and there were just with a prayer offered before eating...”God I, as a 5th grade student, was invited to take a ride on the a handful of stations...2, 4, 5, 7, 12 and 38 is great, God is good, Let us thank Him trolley from Cherry Valley to Worcester. and 56 VHF if you were lucky enough to for our food. Amen.” Some of the regulars Our family was invited for dinner at a relative’s home, catch the signal. The antennae was on were Mr. Do-Bee, an oversized bumblebee and after a delicious meal, their oldest daughter, Dorothy, the roof that you moved by turning a dial puppet I believe, who was also the mas- who was planning a shopping trip, invited me to go along. on a thing-a-ma-jig on the TV and waited cot for the show. He always started his Sitting in the trolley overwhelmed me with the ride, for the “clicking” to bring you a better sentences with “Do Bee.” There was also and humming noise with lots of squealing on the curves, picture. Best of all, as we now know, it a “Mr. Don’t Bee” who showed children bells clanging, made for a great experience. The conductor was actually free to catch the signal...no what not to do. The then popular, Mattel was friendly and especially happy that Dorothy had the cable bills! Jack-in-the-box” was used for it’s opening correct change. I believe it was 45 cents. Our first stop I thought it would be interesting to do and closing titles with the “Pop Goes the was at a five and ten cents store; I believe it was Kresge’s; a little research into a few childhood tele- Weasel” theme song. I mostly remem- sitting at the counter, enjoying a sundae was special. The vision programs that I remember from ber the “magic mirror” when Miss Jean counter was full with some servicemen home on furlough, the 1960’s. This was a much simpler time would recite, “Romper stomper bomper and young families with well-behaved children. A visit at when programs taught us respect for God, boo, tell me, tell me, tell me do. Magic Filene’s Bargain Basement was profitable for Dorothy; she our parents and peers, and our Country. mirror, tell me today, did all my friends bought a satin blouse for the bargain price of $1.50. As my children are now grown, I’m not have fun at play.” She would then name The streets were full of shoppers and I remember a watching children’s TV any longer, but the children she saw in “TV land” and as young, handicapped man yelling, “extra, extra, get your I’m hoping that these past TV trailblaz- a kid I always listened for my name. latest news – 3 cents a copy.” ers are somewhat influencing current A stop at the Denholm’s store found it crowded, a sale in children’s programming and providing progress; after a short visit, we gazed in the window of a a good moral compass for today’s youth. fancy hat shoppe with a sign, “New Fashion from Paris.” Even the Worcester Public Market, a popular store was One of my favorites as a kid was busy...lots of ladies in pretty hats, stylish high heeled Boomtown, which was a live three-hour shoes carrying brown paper bags of groceries. broadcast on WBZ-TV and ran from 1956 An organ grinder around the corner with his small mon- through 1974. I remember waking up key got lots of attention. early on a Saturday morning just to watch In spite of World War II, shoppers seemed happy, courte- Rex Trailer and friends. We used to run ous, and less stressed than in today’s world. neighborhood “carnivals” in the sum- As the afternoon came to an end, we took the trolley back mer for charity, and I believe this show Another favorite was Captain to Cherry Valley, and a couple of young boys jumped on is where the idea came from? I always Kangaroo. This ran on CBS for nearly the back in view of an officer; they jumped off and got a wanted to join the trips to Disneyland 30 years, from 1955 to 1984 making it good scolding. with Rex and Pablo, but that was not the longest running nationally broad- Trolleys emitted no smoke or pollutants, caused few acci- in my parent’s budget. The show began cast children’s TV program at that time. dents, and had a stately elegance that buses cannot match. with a catchy theme song “Boom-Boom- Captain Kangaroo’s character, played by I learned that the trolleys in Worcester rolled to a stop in Boomtown,” with a bunkhouse setting Bob Keeshan, was based on a warm rela- 1945; the tracks weren’t pulled up, but covered with black where Rex Trailer and sidekicks (Pablo, tionship between grandparents and chil- top. Cactus Pete, and Sgt Billy) would engage dren. Keeshan had previously portrayed When malls became popular, many of Worcester’s classy in slapstick comedy. Trailer would then “Clarabell the Clown” on The Howdy stores closed, and the city as we knew it changed. I sure- mount his horse, Goldrush (I remember Doody Show (this was a bit before my ly had an exciting story to share with my classmates on this horse as being a beautiful Palomino, time and one I didn’t watch). Captain Monday. which became my favorite horse as a Kangaroo had big pockets in his coat, child), and ride across a prairie-wide hence the name, and he would tell stories, western-themed studio, which I’ve just meet guests, and engage in silly stunts learned actually took place on Soldiers with the regular characters...Mr. Green Field Road in Brighton, MA. Cartoons Jeans, Mr. Bunny Rabbit, Mr. Moose, including Popeye, Davey and Goliath and Dancing Bear, Grandfather Clock, etc. maybe Felix the Cat (?), were also part of The show would open with the Captain the program. Unfortunately, little foot- unlocking the Treasure House and hang- age exists for reruns as the shows were ing the keys on a nail. The cartoon, Tom broadcast live, but any child who grew up Terrific, was part of the show in the in the 50’s, 60’s, and early 70’s will have 50’s and 60’s, which is one I remember, Join Us fond memories of this show. Rex Trailer with a sidekick named Mighty Manfred passed away in 2013. the Wonder Dog, and nemesis Crabby Growing up in the 60’s also included Appleton. Bob Keeshan was a veteran of the infamous BOZO the Clown show. WWII in the 1940’s, and passed away on The character first appeared in television January 23, 2004 at the age of 76. in 1949 and by 1956, became a common Some of the information above was franchise across the United States, with taken from memory (please be kind if for local TV stations producing their own some of the memories are skewed a bit), Bozo the Clown show. The one I remem- and the rest was taken from Wikipedia, ber was Bozo’s Circus, later named Bozo Google search, and Google images. It’s the Clown and Bozo’s Big Top, which great to have these tools to bring us aired from 1959 to 1970 (I doubt I was back to our youth. I invite our readers still watching it in 1970!) on WHDH with to share some of your favorite memories Frank Avruch as Bozo. Caroll Spinney growing up, even if you have to do a little appeared as “Mr. Lion,” and “Kookie the research. It can be fun to read other’s Boxing Kangaroo” also appeared, played memories, and enjoyable and cathartic to February by Ed Spinney, who later went on to por- take a walk down memory lane. tray “Big Bird” and “Oscar the Grouch” 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, January 27, 2017 LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE be required to be delivered at or before a curve leading Northeasterly by Paula Town of Spencer OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE the time the bid is offered. The suc- Circle, the radius of which is 225.0 feet; Conservation Commission By virtue and in execution of the Power cessful bidder will be required to exe- THENCE N. 64’ 12’ 30” W.” by lot #15 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement on plan to be referred to, 132.38 feet In accordance with the requirements of given by Caroline J. Rellstab to Mortgage immediately after the close of the bid- to a point; THENCE N. 27’ 15’ E., by the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ding. The balance of the purchase land of Charles R. Varney, 56.0 feet Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spen- as nominee for Union Capital Mortgage price shall be paid within thirty (30) to a point; THENCE S. 82’ 30’ E.” by cer Wetlands By-Law: Business Trust, its successors and days from the sale date in the form land of said Varney, 110.0 feet to a Jim Hansen has filed a Notice of Intent assigns, dated November 23, 2005 and of a certified check, bank treasurer’s point in the Northwesterly line of Paula with the Spencer Conservation Com- recorded with the Worcester County check or other check satisfactory to Circle; THENCE Southwesterly by mission to construct two single family (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee the Northwesterly line of Paula Circle homes, driveways, wells, and septic at Book 37871, Page 329 subsequent- reserves the right to bid at the sale, to and by a curve to the right, the radi- systems located at 68 & 70 Donnelly ly assigned to U.S. Bank National reject any and all bids, to continue the us of which is 225.0 feet, 95.0 feet to Road, Spencer, MA. Association, as Trustee for Structured sale and to amend the terms of the sale the point of beginning, Said lot con- Applications can be reviewed at the Asset Securities Corporation Trust by written or oral announcement made tains 9,204 square feet of land and Office of Development and Inspection- 2006-WF3 by Mortgage Electronic before or during the foreclosure sale. If is shown as Lot #16 on “Plan of Lots al Services, Town Hall. A public hear- Registration Systems, Inc. by assign- the sale is set aside for any reason, the in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, ing regarding these filings will be held ment recorded in said Worcester Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled owned by Riedl Associates, Inc,” drawn by the Spencer Conservation Commis- County (Worcester District) Registry only to a return of the deposit paid. by Francis B. Thompson, C.E., and sion in McCourt Social Hall at Town of Deeds at Book 43730, Page 37 The purchaser shall have no further dated April 18, 1954, said plan being Hall, 157 Main Street, on Wednesday, and subsequently assigned to U.S. recourse against the Mortgagor, the recorded in Worcester District Registry February 8, 2017, at which time all Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attor- of Deeds. Deed Reference: 39452 persons having an interest may be for SASCO Mortgage Loan Trust ney. The description of the premis- Page 326 present and participate. Conservation 2006-WF3 by Mortgage Electronic es contained in said mortgage shall The premises are to be sold subject to Commission meetings open at 7:00 Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee control in the event of an error in this and with the benefit of all easements, p.m., public hearings begin at 7:15 for Union Capital Mortgage Business publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE restrictions, building and zoning laws, p.m. Trust, its successors and assigns by ESSENCE. liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursu- Mary McLaughlin assignment recorded in said Worcester Other terms if any, to be announced at ant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman County (Worcester District) Registry of the sale. tax titles, water bills, municipal liens January 27, 2017 Deeds at Book 53317, Page 148; of U.S. Bank National Association, as and assessments, rights of tenants and which Mortgage the undersigned is the Trustee for SASCO Mortgage Loan parties in possession. TOWN OF SPENCER present holder for breach of the condi- Trust 2006-WF3 TERMS OF SALE: Public Hearing - tions of said Mortgage and for the pur- Present Holder of said Mortgage, A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND Monday, February 13, 2017 pose of foreclosing same will be sold at By Its Attorneys, DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) 7:00 PM Town Hall Public Auction at 3:00 PM on February ORLANS MORAN PLLC in the form of a certified check, bank 157 Main Street, Spencer 3, 2017 at 27 Maple Street, Spencer, PO Box 540540 treasurer’s check or money order will FY 2017 Spencer CDBG Application MA, all and singular the premises Waltham, MA 02454 be required to be delivered at or before The Spencer Board of Selectmen will described in said Mortgage, to wit: Phone: (781) 790-7800 the time the bid is offered. The suc- conduct a Public Hearing on February A certain parcel of land with the build- 14-019089 cessful bidder will be required to exe- 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Spencer Town ings thereon and all the privileges January 13, 2017 cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer. In and appurtenances thereto belonging January 20, 2017 immediately after the close of the bid- case of inclement weather, the Public situated in Spencer on the east side January 27, 2017 ding. The balance of the purchase Hearing will be held on February 27, of Maple Street and being shown on price shall be paid within thirty (30) 2017. Plan of House Lot in Spencer dated MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE days from the sale date in the form The public is encouraged to attend April 23, 1946 by E.A. Chamberlin, OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE of a certified check, bank treasurer’s these meetings to discuss the FY17 said plan to be recorded herewith and By virtue and in execution of the check or other check satisfactory to application to the MA Department of being more particularly bounded and Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee Housing and Community Development described as follows: Beginning at the Mortgage given by Chris Bardier and reserves the right to bid at the sale, to for up to $800,000 in available most westerly corner of the parcel Kelly Bardier to Mortgage Electronic reject any and all bids, to continue the Community Development Block Grant herein described on the easterly line Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee sale and to amend the terms of the sale Funds. All persons with questions or of said Maple Street: Thence N. 40 for, Fremont Investment & Loan, its by written or oral announcement made comments regarding the grant appli- degrees East by said easterly line of successors and assigns, dated July 27, before or during the foreclosure sale. If cation will have an opportunity to be Maple Street eighty-one (81) feet to 2006 and recorded with the Worcester the sale is set aside for any reason, the heard. Those unable to attend can the point at a stone wall; Thence S. County (Worcester District) Registry Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled send written comments to the Spencer 82 degrees East by a stone wall and of Deeds at Book 39452, Page 328 only to a return of the deposit paid. Board of Selectmen, 157 Main Street, land of William Forest one hundred five subsequently assigned to HSBC Bank The purchaser shall have no further Spencer, MA 01562, Attn: Adam D. (105) feet to a point at another stone USA, National Association, as Trustee recourse against the Mortgagor, the Gaudette. wall; Thence Southwesterly by said for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006- Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attor- The grant application will seek funds wall one hundred (100) feet to a point; C, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, ney. The description of the premis- for public works improvements for Thence N. 83 degress West continuing Series 2006-C by Mortgage Electronic es contained in said mortgage shall Chestnut Street. The public hearing by said wall and part of the way eighty Registration Systems, Inc. by assign- control in the event of an error in this will offer Spencer residents an oppor- (80) feet to the place of beginning. ment recorded in said Worcester publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE tunity to comment on proposed pro- Being the same premises conveyed to County (Worcester District) Registry ESSENCE. jects which were identified as priorities the Mortgagor by Deed dated May 19, of Deeds at Book 49283, Page 352; Other terms if any, to be announced at in the town’s Community Development 2004 and recorded with the Worcester of which Mortgage the undersigned is the sale. Strategy. District Registry of Deeds in Book the present holder for breach of the HSBC Bank USA, National Association, The Spencer Town Hall is handi- 33657, Page 253. conditions of said Mortgage and for as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan capped accessible. Persons who The premises are to be sold subject to the purpose of foreclosing same will Trust 2006-C, Mortgage-Backed require special accommodations for and with the benefit of all easements, be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 AM Certificate, Series 2006-C either public meeting should contact restrictions, building and zoning laws, on February 10, 2017 at 127 Paula Present Holder of said Mortgage, the town at least one week prior to the liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursu- Circle, East Brookfield, MA, all and By Its Attorneys, hearing date at 508-885-7500. For fur- ant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, singular the premises described in said ORLANS MORAN PLLC ther information contact Ted Harvey at tax titles, water bills, municipal liens Mortgage, to wit: PO Box 540540 PVPC at (413) 781-6045 or tharvey@ and assessments, rights of tenants and Land in East Brookfield Beginning at Waltham, MA 02454 pvpc.org. parties in possession. the most Southerly corner of the lot Phone: (781) 790-7800 January 27, 2017 TERMS OF SALE: herein described in the Northwesterly 13-016457 A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND line of Paula Circle, said point of begin- January 20, 2017 DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) ning being 205.0 feet Northeasterly of January 27, 2017 in the form of a certified check, bank (measured on the Northwesterly line of February 3, 2017 treasurer’s check or money order will said Paula Circle) the tangent point of See a photo you would like to order? 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ALL VERY GOOD PORTABLE TABLE SAW CAR SUNROOF or best offer SALE Dresser Solid Cherry Wood CONDITION $60.00 $100.00 CALL With Bed Underneath, $800 Please Call Never Been Laid On! (508) 347-3145 1 Dining Room Set (508) 885-2055 $200 from Ethan Allen- KEROSENE HOMEMADE PINE FULL-SIZE AERO BED or email: Seasoned Cord Wood Solid Cherry Table with Two TORPEDO HEATER COFFEE TABLE Beautiful Solitaire (508) 347-7441 NEVER USED [email protected] Diamond Ring for Extensions and Glass Hutch $60.00 AND TWO END TABLES $75 with Lights for more information or Ready to propose to your DIAMOND SALE $100.00 Protection Pad FREE with appointment beloved but resources are lim- ENGAGEMENT RING SHOP VAC Purchase ited? Diamond is 3/4 of a carat, Half carat (508)867-5685 WOMEN’S BOWLING $30.00 ANTIQUE LAMP JUG white gold band, size 7. It’s Beautiful marquis setting BALL ************ $40.00 For Sale 1 Entertainment elegant and yet modern. Simply Yellow gold band & BAG Routers, woodworking tools beautiful! Never worn, still in box CAP FOR 8’ Center and supplies $35 ANTIQUE CROQUET SET Retail market value: $2,850. Cost $2250 new TRUCK BODY with Many miscellaneous MOVING- $40.00 Selling for $700. Credit and $1200 OBO White (P-17) Two Bookcases Each Side Debit Cards are accepted. 508-943-3813 Excellent condition PRICES NEGOTIABLE Call 774-241-3804 SMALL COFFEE TABLE Please Call or Text Jane for Asking $1,450.00 (508) 764-6715 GE WASHER pictures Call after 4 p.m. ****************** & $35.00 DRESSER FOR MORE (508) 797-2850 860-315-4509 Need to Place a Classified Ad? 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130 YARD SALES 275 FLEA MARKET 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 311 PART-TIME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 010 FOR SALE 400 SERVICES WANTED HELP WANTED RENT **************** $ BUY & SELL $ DEADLINE FOR DUDLEY INDOOR ALL GOLD & SILVER SNOW BLOWER CUB 402 GENERAL SERVICES YARD SALE FLEA MARKET ITEMS FRONT DESK Sturbridge- SOUTHBRIDGE CADET 945 SWE Cozy Two Bedroom Apartment SUBMISSIONS IS 8 Mill St Specializing in & NIGHT AUDIT Part-Time Call The SNOWBLOWER NOON MONDAY Dudley, MA NUMISMATIC COINS, HAMPTON INN Business Insurance 13 hp Tecumseh OHV, Junk Man Off-Street Parking, FOR ALL gold & silver of any form! Quiet Neighborhood, 45 in width trigger EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY STURBRIDGE Representative MASS. 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Call Allan Please call us so that we Reception- Call Wendy for a and MA Pike (508) 367-9503 Office of the Water Department References A Must can take your ad PO Box 9 Processor FREE estimate at: 1- ALUMINUM 10 ft. $750/Month SPORTS CARDS/ out of the paper... 2 East Main Street 774-262-9166 JOHN BOAT Town-To-Town WAR West Brookfield, MA 01585 Here’s an opportunity to join a First/Last/Security MEMORABILIA small, dynamic insurance Call (508)347-9623 $300. RELICS (508) 867-1412 Ext. 306 442 LICENSED DAY COLLECTION Classifieds agency in Sturbridge, MA. 9am-6pm 508-909-4111 & WAR Water Operator Looking for a reliable, CARE Call for more info Call organized, personable, detail ************************* SOUVENIRS The Town of West Brookfield oriented individual, who can STURBRIDGE (413) 668-6330 508-885-5189 285 PET CARE Water Department is accepting The Commonwealth of maintain a flexible schedule. Nice Efficiency WANTED applications for a full time Must have good working Massachusetts Water Operator, under the Office of Child Care in Country Setting. TIRES from 2014 Jeep FAN-C-PET WWII & EARLIER knowledge of Microsoft Easy Commute. supervision of the Water programs. Career Services requires that all Wrangler Mobile CA$H WAITING! Superintendent and Includes Appliances opportunities available. ads placed in the & Laundry on premises. Helmets, Swords, Commissioners. Applicants Morning hours 20 hrs per Set of 5 Grooming Salon newspaper for child care $550/Month Daggers, Bayonets, must have or be able to obtain week. 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PROFESSIONALS Exterior 219 Heritage Made of Texture 1-11 65lb thrust, 24 Volt (508)987-2419 300 HELP WANTED Applicant must have a minimum Dual console. LowranceHD85 8x8 $775 of 1 to 3 years experience Power Washing Drive with trailer. Carpentry 8x10 $960 310 GENERAL HELP working with a Certified Nurse Northbridge (401) 943-0654 municipality Water System. • FREE ESTIMATES • 8x12 $1050 WANTED Aides/Certified Local Must be willing to work • FULLY Insured • Open Sunday, 8x16 $1375 Old Town Canoe Home Health • Reasonable Rates • 1931 old town 18’ overtime, weekends, nights, Jan. 29th AHEARN EQUIPMENT, holidays and shift work under Rich O’Brien Delivered, Built On-Site restored Maine guide Heroes Aides 1-3pm Inc. varying weather conditions as Painting Other Sizes Available canoe. 28 Years Of Experience is an agricultural, construction required. 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families. Home standby melt and shovels for generators will automat- clearing the driveway, ically keep critical home walkway and steps. systems running during Stock the pantry and a utility power outage. It kitchen with food, water is important to consult and first aid supplies. an expert, such as an Keep a three-day supply authorized Generac deal- of food and water for fam- er, who is familiar with ily and pets and a first aid local electrical and build- kit with bandages, alco- ing codes as well as prod- hol wipes, antibiotic oint- uct options to meet per- ment and a thermometer. sonal and home needs. Double-check the Perform outside main- medicine cabinet in the tenance. Trimming long bathroom. Running out tree branches near the of life-sustaining med- house and power lines ications can be disas- reduces the risk of home trous when wintry damage and power outag- conditions preclude a es. Keep gutters, exterior trip to the pharmacy. A chimneys and vents clear three-day supply of med- of debris and snow. Cover ications—both over-the- window wells with plas- counter and prescrip- tic to keep water from tions— is recommended. seeping into the base- Stock water for flushing ment. If you’re using a if the home is on a septic portable generator, it’s system. important to use it safely. The home office is Clear an exterior area for command central for safe use of the unit. Never emergencies. Vital docu- operate a portable gener- ments may be needed at ator inside the home or a moment’s notice. Keep in a garage. Portable gen- a list of medications and erators must be stationed other pertinent medical outside, a safe distance information, the deed or away from windows or lease to your home, birth doors, while in operation. certificates, insurance Keep storm safety and policies, and family and maintenance tools acces- emergency contact infor- You and your family can weather any storm more easily with the proper precautions and preparations. sible in the garage. Make mation together in the sure the snowblower home office. and portable generator are working properly. For more information (NAPS) extreme winter weath- and winter storm–ready health and safety risks. Winterize automobiles and detailed, weather-re- Ice, snow, wind and er is central to creating home. Arranging for backup with a full tank of gas, lated safety tips, visit freezing temperatures a safe and comfortable Focus first on emergen- power with a home stand- water, flashlights, a snow www.generac.com/storm- create hazardous winter environment. Generac cy power. Power loss can by generator is the best brush, sand, warm cloth- prep. conditions that can lead Power Systems offers have a negative and cas- way to ensure a warm, ing and blankets. Keep a to utility power failures. an abundance of helpful cading effect on the home well–lit, safe environ- supply of sand, salt, snow Preparing the home for tips for preparing a safe that amplifies existing ment for homebound What You Should Know About A Comfortable Way Home Comfort System Warranties To Save On Energy

Right below your feet is a free and renewable reservoir of solar ener- gy. You can tap into it with a geothermal heat pump, an increasingly popular alternative.

(NAPS) When it comes to getting a good deal on home cooling and To be sure you get the most comfort from your heating and cooling system, read the warranty carefully. heating, an increasing number of homeowners are going underground. They’re turning to geothermal heating and cooling as an (NAPS) Good contractors provide a you do any of the following: fail alternative—for five very good reasons. written, money-back guarantee to register your equipment or 1. Efficiency and savings: Geothermal systems use the Selecting a new heating and of their installation work. This warranty within the required energy already stored in the earth and offer savings in the cooling system is most often ensures you do not have to pay time frame; use another man- range of some 75 percent a year. Plus, you’re not left vulnera- about equipment features and for a technician’s mistake. ufacturer’s replacement parts; ble to volatility in the fossil fuel market or delivery prices. price. But warranties should Extended warranties provide improperly install parts or ser- 2. Convenience: There’s no waiting for fuel deliveries also be considered as you com- long-term protection. Sometimes vice the equipment (be sure to or running out of fuel at an inconvenient time. Unlike other pare systems. A good warranty offered by manufacturers and use a certified, licensed contrac- renewable technologies such as solar or wind, geothermal will minimize your out-of-pock- almost always offered by heat- tor); neglect annual professional heat pumps work year-round and day and night, regardless et expenses if something goes ing, ventilation and air-condi- maintenance; or fail to keep good of outdoor conditions, and they require less space. wrong with the equipment. tioning (HVAC) contractors, records, including proof of main- 3. Durability: Geothermal heat pumps have about a That’s why it’s important to extended warranties usually tenance and repair services. 25-year life span, while the underground piping system that know what you can expect from provide an additional five to 10 A warranty should provide accesses the underground energy can last more than 100 the warranty that comes with years of parts and/or labor cov- peace of mind. To ensure that years before needing to be replaced. Fossil-fuel furnaces, your purchase. erage. that happens, take time to read however, generally have to be replaced after 15 years or so. The terms of a warranty vary Planned maintenance agree- it carefully, review the details 4. Rebates: In many places, government and utility by manufacturer. Although ments provide additional peace and ask questions: Is there a pro- rebates are available to homeowners who install heat pumps. every reputable manufacturer of mind. Planned maintenance cessing fee? When is warranty 5. Versatility: Unlike traditional systems, a single geo- offers a warranty with its equip- agreements call for regularly service available? How long can thermal unit from WaterFurnace—which manufactures and ment, the terms or duration of scheduled maintenance, which you expect to wait for a techni- sells more geothermal systems for homes than anyone else— the warranty vary, usually cov- can help detect problems early, cian to arrive? can provide both heating and cooling. Some can even heat ering equipment anywhere from prevent unexpected break- Coleman® HVAC warranties water. In certain cases, this can mean up to 70 percent sav- one to 10 years after installation. downs, keep system efficiency provide more than minimal ings on utility bills. Manufacturers’ warran- high and minimize energy bills. coverage. In fact, they lead the ties typically cover parts, not In addition, manufacturers’ war- industry in many instances by Learn More labor, and the parts are usually ranties often require equipment covering parts and key mechani- For further facts, see www.waterfurnace.com/switch. limited to large system compo- to be serviced by qualified con- cal components for longer terms nents—things like compressors tractors, making a maintenance than other manufacturers’. To and heat exchangers, not filters plan even more important. learn more, visit www.cole- and fan belts. Labor is rarely It’s easy to accidentally void manac.com, follow it on www. covered because the manufac- a warranty, which is why it’s youtube.com/ColemanHome 25,000 Unique Visitors turer has no control over how important to read it carefully Comfort and @ColemanHVAC its equipment is installed and and adhere to its conditions. on Twitter or call (877) 874-7378. maintained. You can void your warranty if Every Week! Friday, January 27, 2017 • The Express • 3 HOME Easy Decluttering Tips

(NAPS) nightmare. Some peo- enough to have natural ple think if the door can light, let it shine in. Even the cleanest home close, there’s still room • Recessed spot will look] messy if it’s not for storage. Don’t let lighting is visually properly organized. Jule closets get to that point— appealing and is perfect Eller, director of trend you’ll be a better person for a small space. and style at Lowe’s, says for it. • A torchère lamp there are a few simple Here are a few addition- is great for bouncing ways to declutter your al tips for sprucing up light off the ceiling and home and make your your home while keeping back down on the room. space look tidy. it functional and orderly: • Skylights and Start by assessing each 1. Rearrange furniture solar tubes are natural room. Every home and to maximize the space in alternatives for adding family is different but each room. light to a space. kitchens, garages and • The sofa in the • Increase the closets tend to get the living room, the bed in appearance of the size messiest the fastest. the bedroom and the desk of the room by adding A kitchen is a gathering in the office demand the mirrors. They not only place for everyone in the majority of space avail- reflect images, but also family, so it can become able. Arrange these piec- reflect light and color cluttered with everything es first. while adding a decora- from backpacks and junk • Don’t place too tive element to the room. mail to cereal bowls and many pieces of furni- 3. Use storage products pizza boxes. Cabinets and ture in a small space. A to help you get organized. pantries can also become love seat may work bet- • If shelving and cluttered with too many ter than a full-size sofa closet organization kits dishes, utensils and spic- depending on the size and aren’t enough, keep es, but installing a Rev-A- shape of the room. clothes in storage bins. If Shelf basket from Lowe’s • When creating you have too much, hold makes it easy to keep areas for conversation, a garage sale or donate things neat. keep furniture pieces items to charity. A good If you have a garage, within eight feet of each rule of thumb is if you you know it’s tempting to other so people can talk haven’t worn it in two simply stash away bulky comfortably when seat- years, it’s time to let it go. or rarely used items in it, ed. If possible, keep these • Store your uten- rather than find a space pieces facing each other sils in an orderly fash- inside your home. But if You can save time and trouble when your home is neat as well as clean. A few simple steps instead of side by side. ion. Inexpensive baskets and inexpensive items can help. you make a habit of doing • With seating and bins work for oddly this, you could eventu- used for reading, remem- shaped items or small ally run out of room to ber to incorporate a light, appliances. Keep stem- times that forces you to bite off more than you can Once progress is being park your car. To avoid whether it’s a floor lamp ware, plates and bowls choose between style and chew. One of the biggest made, it will motivate that from happening, put or an end table with a grouped by function, functionality. If you’d mistakes people make you to keep going. a Kobalt cabinet or rail lamp on it. style and shape. This will rather not sacrifice one when decluttering is not system in your garage to 2. Create the illusion of not only create a uniform or the other, Lowe’s setting realistic goals on Learn More transform it into a func- space by adding lighting look, but save time when offers a wide variety of the front end. Come up For more organization- tional storage space. and mirrors. meal prep is in full swing. products that allow you with a plan before diving al ideas, tips and prod- While closets aren’t • Lighting is a key • You always have to have both. in. Look at the room as uct solutions, visit Lowes. rooms, they can definite- element in opening up the option to build cus- Ultimately, it’s import- a whole and then focus com. ly become a cluttered a space. If you’re lucky tom solutions, but some- ant to remember to not on one corner at a time. Monitor Your Comfort Keep Safety In Mind When And Savings Using Your Snow Thrower

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When snowflakes pile up, knowing how to use your snow thrower safely is an important responsibility. “A snow thrower is indispensable during the winter for home and busi- ness owners,” said Kris Kiser, the pres- ident and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “But remember, never put your hand in the auger or chute of a snow thrower to clear a blockage. You should always use a clean-out tool to remove snow or debris that gets stuck in your snow thrower.” Kiser offers 10 tips to help you operate snow removal equipment safely: Look over the owner’s manual. Remember to review your owner’s manual for safe handling procedures. Most manuals can be found online, too. Clear pathways and driveways ahead of a storm. Heavy snowfall can hide objects that could clog the chute or damage your equipment. When snow is forecast, clear the area of doormats, When you use a geothermal heat pump, you get a system that saves energy, money and the sleds, boards, wires and other debris environment while keeping you comfortable. before flakes fall. Have the right fuel on hand. Use the correct fuel recommended by your equipment’s manufacturer. Buy fuel (NAPS) Geothermal systems are installed ahead of a storm. And remember, it indoors, so they’re not subject to wear is illegal to use any fuel containing You don’t have to sacrifice comfort to and tear caused by rain, snow, ice, more than 10 percent ethanol in any save money and energy when heating debris, extreme temperatures or van- out door power equipment, including Snow thrower safety can be simpler if you and cooling your home. dalism. snow throwers, unless specified for that heed 10 cool tips. Geothermal heating and cooling sys- Convenient equipment. For more on fueling proper- tems are efficient, energy saving and New technologies make the systems a ly, see www.LookBeforeYouPump.com. environmentally friendly. They give Store and use fuel properly. Always joy to use. WaterFurnace offers remote- unclog the chute, always turn off your decades of reliable, safe home comfort store fuel in authorized containers. ly controlled, cloud-based access to your snow thrower first. at a low cost. Avoid spills by using containers with system from your smartphone, tablet Ensure safety guards are functioning. Lower Operating Cost spouts. Fill up the fuel tank outside and or computer. The platform includes Never remove safety guards and always A geothermal system operates more before you start the engine and while detailed feedback about your system in keep your equipment in good working efficiently than ordinary heating and the engine is cold. Never add fuel to a real time. order. air-conditioning systems because it running or hot engine. You can even choose to eliminate Never operate your snow thrower can deliver an astounding five units Set up a safe work zone. Do not oper- clutter from your walls with an invis- without good visibility or light. Keep a of energy for every one unit of energy ate your snow thrower close to people ible-mount temperature sensor. They strong footing and firm hold on the han- used. Because it combines stored earth and pets. Keep bystanders, children offer a zoning solution that allows you dles. Wear safety glasses, warm cloth- energy with safe electric power, many and animals out of your work area. to customize conditions in up to six ing, and heavy footwear that can handle heat pump owners realize savings of up Never throw snow toward people or rooms in your home. slippery surfaces. Eye, hearing or head to 70 percent for heating, cooling, and cars. Don’t let anyone stand in front of Environmentally Friendly protection gear may be needed. hot water. your snow thrower. According to the Department of Use extreme caution on slopes and Enhanced Comfort Know your energy level. Excessive Energy and the EPA, geothermal sys- hills. Do not attempt to clear steep Geothermal systems provide precise vibration, noise, emissions and uncom- tems are the most environmentally slopes. Use caution when changing distribution of comfortable air all year fortable positions may cause fatigue. friendly way to heat and cool your home. directions on slopes with your snow long, eliminating hot spots and cold Take frequent rests. WaterFurnace, which manufactures thrower. spots. During heating, you’ll experience and sells more geothermal systems for Know how to operate controls. warm air without the hot blasts associ- Review safe handling procedures for homes than anyone else, points out that Learn More ated with ordinary gas furnaces or the equipment, including how to stop the its systems emit no carbon dioxide, Further safety tips and information cooler air of an air-source heat pump. snow thrower quickly and immediate- carbon monoxide or other greenhouse are at www.opei.org. When cooling, geothermal systems gases, which are considered to be major ly. If you need to remove debris or deliver cool, dehumidified air. contributors to environmental air pol- Quiet lution. Unlike ordinary air conditioners, there’s no noisy outdoor unit to dis- Learn More “Every Town Deserves a turb your outside environment or your For further facts and tips, you can visit neighbors. www.waterfurnace.com. 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