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BY KEVIN FLANDERS idents to use caution and not STAFF WRITER let up on efforts to control the SPENCER – Officials are urg- spread of the virus. Multiple ing residents to stay vigilant sources told the New Leader a after a recent rise in COVID- large party occurred in town 19 cases, including a transfer earlier this month, and some station employee who tested officials believe it may have positive. contributed to the rise in active Town Administrator Thomas cases. Gregory confirmed that the “I can confirm that there was transfer station employee, who a gathering in town at some is not a resident of Spencer, point in the recent past. I have tested positive last week for no information about date, COVID-19. location, and number of people “All safety protocols were fol- attending,” Gregory said. lowed – and continue to be fol- Statewide, positive test rates lowed – at the transfer station,” increased from 1.7 to 2 percent Gregory said. “These protocols over a seven-day average end- require employees to wear ing on July 26. State leaders masks and gloves, and require are attributing the increase pri- contact points to be disinfected marily to social gatherings and on an hourly basis during the out-of-state travel. hours of operation.” “Obviously we would prefer The employee is currently in to see zero new cases of COVID, quarantine, Gregory said. but we know that’s not going Additionally, the town report- to be the case until we have ed seven active cases among a medical breakthrough like a residents during its July 23 vaccine,” Gov. Charlie Baker Photos Courtesy COVID-19 update. Nine days said. “We’re closely analyzing The Lashaway Dance Hall, also known as the Mosquito Ballroom, was once a major hub of social activity earlier, on July 14, the town the data for trends. We are in North Brookfield. reported zero active cases. aware of small clusters that are As of July 23, Spencer has associated with gatherings.” had 55 total confirmed cases of During a July 27 press confer- COVID-19 (seven active cases). ence, the Governor mentioned BY KEVIN FLANDERS Town officials implore res- STAFF WRITER Please Read UPDATE, page ­A6 NORTH BROOKFIELD – Most people have never heard of the Mosquito Ballroom, but a local resi- dent is working hard to pre- Leicester High School serve the memory of a lost treasure. Also known as Lashaway seniors to graduate Dance Hall, the Mosquito Ballroom was a popular venue during its operation Saturday from 1932-1941. Located on Green Road near the inter- – Members of the Leicester 11 a.m. on the high school foot- section with Shore Road – High School Class of 2020 will ball field. Several regulations a stone’s throw from Lake finally have their day of cel- are in place to ensure the safe- Lashaway – the dance hall ebration, as the rescheduled ty of students and their guests. graduation ceremony is set Please follow all social dis- for Saturday, Aug. 1. tancing and mask guidelines. Please Read BALLROOM, page ­A6 The event will take place at Questions surround unintended release of school employee information BY KEVIN FLANDERS Hart made a public records about Leicester.” certain school staff members. Town was made aware of the STAFF WRITER request seeking information Town officials were later “A public records request for situation and is taking correc- LEICESTER – Residents and on a recently discussed pay alerted that the information a school payroll warrant result- tive action.” educators are seeking answers increase for school administra- released to Hart and subse- ed in a report being released Leicester Police Chief from school officials after tors. The information was pro- quently posted to social media that contained partial employ- Kenneth Antanavica was a partial release of personal vided to Hart by school leaders – including a school warrant ee personal information,” informed of the Facebook post employee information. on July 7, and he then shared it and payroll sheet – contained Town Administrator David by a concerned citizen shortly On July 2, resident Joel on the Facebook page, “Truth partial personal records for Genereux confirmed. “The Please Read INFORMATION, page ­A6 Baker offers funding to special education providers

BY KEVIN FLANDERS costs related to the purchase of per- STAFF WRITER sonal protective equipment, infection control measures, increased staffing REGION – The Baker-Polito costs, and enhanced cleaning proto- Administration announced last week cols.” that $16.1 million will be made avail- The latest funding package is in able to assist special education pro- addition to $3 million provided by viders. the Department of Early Education The relief funding will be distrib- and Care in April to support the resi- uted among 32 special education res- dential education school system. The idential school providers to defray funds will help schools remain open costs related to the COVID-19 pandem- on a 24/7 basis throughout the pan- ic. Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor demic while ensuring high safety and Karyn Polito, and Mass. Health and sanitation standards. Human Services Secretary Marylou The state’s Executive Office of Photo Courtesy Sudders made the announcement Health and Human Services previ- Gov. Charlie Baker announces a funding package to assist special education providers. during a visit to the New England ously implemented $139 million in Center for Children, a special educa- funding through its existing system tion school in Southboro. for residential and congregate care funding, and Governor Baker was increase, but today’s announcement “Throughout the pandemic, spe- service providers. The funds were committed to making sure they were will bring them in line with the pre- cial education residential schools used for increased staffing, enhanced covered. vious rate increases provided to other remained open to support their stu- infection control procedures, and per- “Due to the structure of special residential and congregate care pro- dents with unique challenges,” Baker sonal protective equipment. 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stay safe Accuracy Watch BY KEVIN FLANDERS respective Spencer locations. up a concoction. Right now, achieve this goal,” Letendre The Spencer New Leader is committed to STAFF WRITER The police department, fire it takes most of the morning added. accuracy in all its news reports. Although SPENCER – Sanitation department, and rescue to clean the buildings.” In the coming weeks, a numerous safeguards are in place to ensure is about to get a lot easier squad will each receive two Spencer Police Chief David specialist will instruct first for first responders, who sprayers. Darrin described the fund- responders on how to use accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. will benefit from specialized “We wanted to give back to raising effort as extreme- the disinfecting chemical Confirmed fact errors will be corrected products purchased through the community and our first ly generous. He and Chief that is released by the spray- at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a a local fundraiser. responders. We thought this Parsons can’t wait to employ ers. Additional community timely manner. Spearheaded by Laurie would be a great way for us the state-of-the-art technolo- donations will be accepted If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- Letendre, of A. Arsenault to help out,” Letendre said. gy, which will also enable to help defray the costs of 4106 or email news@stonebridgepress. and Sons, Inc., the communi- First responders will use them to disinfect buildings the chemicals, which aren’t ty fundraising effort began in the sprayers to disinfect vehi- and vehicles with greater just effective against COVID- news during normal business hours. During March and generated $5,200. cles, offices, and equipment. regularity. Moreover, staff 19 but also other viruses and non-business hours, leave a message in the The funds were used to pur- The technology will save sig- members will no longer have bacteria. editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return chase disinfectant sprayers nificant time and money, as to use large quantities of anti- The sprayers will be used your phone call or email. for the police department, departments will no longer bacterial wipes to clean vehi- by first responders long after fire department, and the have to use contractors for cles each time they return the COVID-19 crisis ends. Spencer Rescue Squad. disinfecting services. from a call. Community members are When the COVID-19 pan- The fire department cur- First responders thank thanked for their investment demic steeply escalated in rently cleans its vehicles Letendre and her fami- in the health of those who March, Letendre was eager and facility using a mixture ly business, as well as the serve and protect. to step up and help first of hydrogen peroxide and many residents who contrib- “We will have a heavy responders. She learned that water extruded through a uted to the fundraising effort. focus on disinfecting com- the electrostatic disinfectant paint-sprayer. Firefighters Run by Letendre’s husband mon areas and high-touch sprayers were desired by are looking forward to a solu- and brother, A. Arsenault areas,” Chief Parsons said. first responders, but the high tion to the time-consuming and Sons, Inc., has been in “This will help put a lot of cost prevented departments process. business for 45 years. The people at ease.” from purchasing them. “This will tremendously staff has been thrilled to con- Additional donations can Thanks to Letendre’s deter- cut down on the time that we tribute to the battle against be sent to Laurie Letendre, mination and the communi- need to clean,” said Spencer COVID-19. 16 West Main St., Spencer ty’s generosity, the sprayers Fire Chief Robert Parsons. “Residents were very gen- MA, 01562. If it’s important will soon be arriving at their “It will be a lot easier to use erous. We want to thank these sprayers than mixing everyone who helped us to you, It’s important to us. Quaboag School District StonebridgePress.com DURKIN & SONS finalizes reopening plans Trucking Co. BY KEVIN FLANDERS required to consider alternatives, such higher will be required to wear masks Trash STAFF WRITER as partial home learning or full home throughout the day, as well as staff Removal learning,” read a statement released members. WARREN – Local school officials are by the school district. “The administra- Parents and students are advised to Weekly finalizing their plans for getting stu- tion is working diligently on reopening review the full plan once it is released. dents safely back into the classroom safely and considering the community’s Per state guidelines, parents will have Pickups this fall. concerns.” the option to not send their child to Cleanouts Several area school districts, includ- The surveys asked parents about their school this year if they do not feel safe ing the Quaboag Regional School concerns over several topics, including doing so. The school district must have ~ Reliable ~ District, have sent out surveys to par- the ability for staff members to enforce a plan in place for continued remote ents. It is important to receive feedback sanitation measures; guidelines for stu- education for those who require it. from all corners of the school communi- dents with special needs; internet access Additionally, staff members who are www.durkintrucking.com ty, officials said. for remote learning; personal protective at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 “We issued three surveys, and we will equipment; student socialization oppor- are advised by DESE officials to consult Spencer use the results to help guide our plans,” tunities; mask breaks throughout the a doctor prior to returning to the class- said QRSD Superintendent Brett day; and extracurricular activities. room. 508-885-4499 Kustigian, who has worked closely with The surveys also asked parents what administrators and staff members this their educational plans would be if summer to discuss the safe reopening they choose to not send their kids to Place Motors is proud to sponsor of schools. school this year. 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ly,” said Windwer. to invest in developing New Jim Buzzell, who will be stay- England’s clinical leader in ing on as Managing Partner physical therapy. Bay State Physical Therapy stated, “Upon reflection of To learn more about partner- the past few years, we have ing or transitioning with Bay felt that a partnership may be State Physical Therapy, visit able to provide our team and www.baystatept.com or con- partners with local provider patients with greater resourc- tact Brady Hill, Vice President es. After much thought and of Corporate Development, consideration, we decided Bay [email protected]. REGION — Bay State been serving the central communities they serve. They State Physical Therapy will About Bay State Physical Physical Therapy, Massachusetts community are committed to providing provide us with these resourc- Therapy Massachusetts’ leading pro- since 1991 and has a strong their patients with a continued es in addition to sharing the Headquartered just outside vider in outpatient physical reputation for providing level of care with the same ded- same mission and values. The of Boston, Bay State Physical therapy services, is pleased to high-quality clinical care with icated team. support they will provide our Therapy (“Bay State”) is a lead- announce that it has partnered a patient centered approach. “Comprehensive Physical team will better enable us to ing provider of physical ther- with Comprehensive Physical The Comprehensive PT team Therapy’s great reputation as serve our communities. We apy and chiropractic services Therapy in West Brookfield that James Buzzell and Rose a provider of high-quality care are excited for this partnership throughout New England. Bay and Leicester. Wolanski built over the years in the area caught our atten- and the new opportunities it State’s mission is to be devoted Comprehensive PT has have created deep ties in the tion as we looked to expand will bring.” to the health and wellbeing of our ability to serve the Central The acquisition of our patients by offering excep- Massachusetts market, “said Comprehensive Physical tional, innovative rehabilita- Dr. Steve Windwer, founder Therapy reflects Bay State tion services, to restore each and CEO of Bay State Physical Physical Therapy’s continued individual’s maximal function Therapy. desire to enhance access and with integrity and compassion. “The alignment of our cul- better serve its patients and Bay State supports its partners tures and values made this a partners in their expansion and affiliates by investing in special partnership opportuni- into the Central Massachusetts the resources, operating exper- ty, and we could not be more communities. Since its incep- tise, and systems to allow ther- excited to welcome the employ- tion, Bay State Physical apists to focus on the patient ees, patients and families of Therapy has prioritized the and the provision of clinical Comprehensive PT to the Bay outcomes and experiences of care. State Physical Therapy fami- its patients and will continue School officials ponder payments to bus companies

BY KEVIN FLANDERS recently discussed payment of this time, the Massachusetts STAFF WRITER transportation vendors for the Department of Education recom- WARREN – Quaboag Regional three months when school was mends paying the vendors.” School Committee members out due to COVID-19. Each school district in the Committee members state will negotiate its own pay- addressed the issue ments to bus vendors for the during their July 20 three-month period. Prior to the meeting, with QRSD QRSC’s discussion of the issue, Superintendent Brett members asked selectmen to Kustigian in atten- take votes in their respective Your Local Roll-Off Specialist dance. Selectmen in towns. both Warren and West In West Brookfield, select- Weekend Brookfield, as well as men voted unanimously to not Special $ school officials, have all pay the bus vendors for the lost 275 weighed in on the issue months. In Warren, meanwhile, 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton in recent weeks. selectmen voted unanimously to 3 sizes available. Call for pricing. “The school commit- pay the bus vendors a certain tee is trying to decide amount. Roll Off Containers how much to pay the The QRSD uses two bus ven- Weekend Dumpsters transportation ven- dors – McCarthy and Sons for the Homeowner dors for the period of (Brookfield) and Lizak Bus Houses • Attics • Cellars the closure, which is Service (Warren). For McCarthy, Construction Sites 10-15-20 Yd. March 13 through June the payment amount for the lost 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 16,” Kustigian said. months of work is 88% of the Leicester, MA “Although the transpor- contract, as McCarthy kept its Fully Insured tation vendors did not employees on payroll. For Lizak, provide service during the amount is 70 percent of the contract. Lizak did not keep its employ- ees on the payroll during the three months when school REB Products was not in session. The school com- Trinkets & Treasures Boutique mittee did not vote on the issue during its July 20 meeting. Committee mem- bers plan to fully discuss the issue at their next meeting and take a vote. Additionally, West Brookfield SALE! selectmen asked for an extension so they can comprehensive- ly discuss the pay- ments. Selectmen plan to make an offi- cial press statement on their position fol- lowing further dis- cussion. Officials from the bus companies could not be reached for comment by press time.

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Periodical Postage paid at cation in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the Advertising Executive Southbridge, MA 01550. property of Stonebridge Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as June Simakauskas POSTMASTER: Send address chang- well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for resale, with (508) 909-4062 es to Spencer New Leader, P.O. Box 90, any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550 Friday, July 31, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­5 North Brookfield Spencer to receive funds for Savings Bank awards small business assistance SPENCER — The struggle during this pro- state’s recent shutdown. Town of Spencer is longed pandemic,” said This funding will have $10,000 in scholarships pleased to announce Ralph Hicks, Chairman a direct and immediate that it has been select- of the Board of Selectmen. impact in allowing these ed by the Department of The Town will be businesses to continue NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Belchertown High School: Ryland Housing and Community contracting with Tri- operation by providing Brookfield Savings Bank has always Charron Development (DHCD) Valley, Inc, a private working capital to cover been committed to improving the lives David Prouty High School: Emma to receive $250,000 in non-profit agency pro- business costs such as of community residents through vari- Bain funds from the federal viding in-home services, rent, staffing, and utili- ous means, including the empowerment North Brookfield High School: Hannah Community Development nutrition services, and ties. for all residents to excel through edu- Schultz Block Grant (CDBG) pro- caregiver support for The program will cational and growth opportunities. In Palmer High School: Jerzey Torres gram issued in response residents throughout be run jointly by the line with their established core value to Pathfinder Regional Vocational to the COVID-19 pandem- Massachusetts to pro- Pioneer Valley Planning commit to excellence, North Brookfield Technical High School: Mackenzie ic. The award is part of vide food assistance for Commission (PVPC) Savings Bank provided a combined Misterka a larger statewide allo- as many as 400 seniors in and the Town’s Office $10,000 in scholarship commitments to Quabbin Regional High School: Emily cation of $19.6 million in Spencer. of Development and support local 2020 high school gradu- Hood CDBG-CV funds The small business Inspectional Services ates as they continue on their path to Quaboag Regional High “I’m thrilled that the assistance component (ODIS). Questions about excellence. The funds are intended to School: Kaitlyn Howard federal government has of the award will direct- eligibility may be direct- help graduating students offset the cost Tantasqua Regional High committed these funds ly benefit eligible busi- ed to Paul Dell’Aquila, of attending college and help them to School: Shannon Tweraser to deserving low-income nesses in Spencer, many ODIS Director, at 508- pursue their dreams of furthering their Ware High School: Brooke Anne residents and small busi- of which were deemed 885-7500, ext. 180, or pdel- education. McCormick nesses who continue to non-essential during the [email protected]. Scholarship recipients were selected “2020 has been a difficult year for to receive the North Brookfield Savings our local graduates, forcing them to Bank scholarship by each high school’s miss pinnacle senior years moments designated scholarship committee. They and adapt to a new way of learning. To Operation Clean Sweep — local were chosen because of their exemplary say we are impressed with their ability commitment to excellence and proven to adapt and overcome would be a grand dedication to their community, values understatement,” said Andrea Healy, that North Brookfield Savings Bank Chief Administrative and Human action to combat a national issue holds in high regard, and the Bank’s Resource Officer of North Brookfield BROOKFIELD — The fourth annual ers – mosquito-breeding havens - will be employees embody every day. Savings Bank. “We are extremely proud John T. O’Leary Memorial Operation picked up by the Highway Department; North Brookfield Savings Bank of the graduates for their strength in the Clean Sweep, originally postponed in volunteers should contact the Highway proudly awarded scholarships totaling face of a challenge and their resilience the Spring due to Covid-19, will now Department Tuesday through Thursday $10,000 to these graduating students through this all. We are confident that occur in Brookfield beginning on Aug. 8 to arrange pick-up. from local high schools in the Bank’s these life-defining moments will only and ending on Sept. 5. To call attention to the impact of plas- geographic area. add to the already committed nature John O’Leary single-handedly orga- tic waste on our environment, residents Bay Path Regional Vocational and good character of the 2020 graduat- nized the town-wide clean-up for many can participate in a special Operation Technical High School: Abigail Anna ing students. Their futures are bright years until his death; this is the fourth Clean Sweep “Nip It In the Bud” Contest Rambelje and filled with promise.” year since the event was named in his this year to help rid Brookfield’s streets memory. Operation Clean Sweep is spon- and roads of the thousands of plastic sored by the Brookfield Board of Health liquor and wine “nips” thrown out THE OTTERS TO PERFORM ON LEICESTER COMMON and coordinated by George Hirtle and of passing cars. Plastic litter ends up LEICESTER — Leicester’s 30th Annual Concerts on the Common Series Peter O’Connell. Our partners include in storm drains, polluting rivers and continues Wednesday, Aug. 5 with The Otters. the Town Highway Departments, Tip oceans. Cash prizes of $75 donated by Committed to giving audiences a fun, old fashioned Rock n Roll show, The Top Country Store, and the town’s scout a local citizen will be awarded to the Otters play a mix of ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s music. Bring your gal and enjoy this fun groups. individual and group who collect the night with Leicester’s favorite band! Last year, a large number of volun- most liquor and wine nips. Registration Concerts on the Common begin at 6:30 p.m. This project is supported in part teers picked up more than 200 bags of for the contest is at the Town Transfer by a grant from the Leicester Arts Council (a local agency supported by the trash in colorful orange bags that were Station. The goal is to fill a large orange Massachusetts Cultural Council), the Leicester Savings Bank Fund and The piled high into a “Tower of Trash.” “flower pot” – about 3,000 nips - to help Fontaine Fund at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, along with Volunteers are encouraged to sign educate our citizens about the size of the community donations. up again this year at the Brookfield problem caused by this kind of littering. For postponement information, visit www.leicesterma.org. In the event of Transfer Station on Quaboag Street Winners will be announced in early rain, next week’s concert will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6. beginning in late July. Large items September. Help make Brookfield an such as tires, mattresses, and contain- even better place to live!

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INFORMATION have been asked for,” Tencza asked Tencza to take respon- releasing her egregious error.” be made perfectly clear,” Hart continued from page A1­­­ said. “It was determined that sibility for the incident and Tencza declined to comment wrote. “For her to let the pub- it was not a breach of personal publicly release him from publicly on Hart’s demands. lic continue to think that this after it was released. The Chief information.” blame. The Superintendent Hart also said he has received release of information was my then contacted the man who Meanwhile, Hart continues has ignored each request, Hart extensive criticism and suspi- doing is sheer arrogance.” runs the Facebook page and to demand an apology and pub- said. cion from residents following Residents are also ques- asked him to consider taking lic exoneration from Tencza “I have personally asked the social media post. Some tioning the process by which it down. The post was quickly regarding the situation. In a Superintendent Tencza to issue individuals even requested an school leaders review informa- deleted from social media, and letter to the editor submitted a public statement to the com- FBI investigation and a credit tion before dissemination to a the incident is not a police mat- to the New Leader last week, munity and her staff to alert bureau investigation into his member of the public. ter, Chief Antanavica said. he described receiving heavy them of her error,” Hart wrote. activities, Hart said. Leicester School Committee School officials did not dis- backlash from residents due to “She has only sent emails to “Again, this was members asked that all ques- close the number of staff mem- the incident. her staff without all of the facts Superintendent Tencza’s tions on the incident be direct- bers whose information was “Let it be perfectly clear to explained to them, while I release of persons’ financial ed to the Superintendent’s included in the document. all the residents and school received the backlash for being information. She is the sole per- office. Leicester Public Schools dept. staff, there was no inten- the sole person responsible of son responsible, and it needs to Superintendent Marilyn tion to release people’s par- Tencza said the matter has tial SS information on my several pop-up COVID-19 Baker’s urge for vigilance. behalf,” Hart wrote. “The staff UPDATE been reviewed by the district’s continued from page A1­­­ testing sites in communities “The transfer station worker legal counsel, which deter- ID’s included 2,4,6 digits. It is with small spikes. Residents who tested positive for COVID- mined that it did not constitute impossible to think I could’ve are urged to take advantage of 19 is a good reminder that we a private party in Chatham a breach of personal informa- attributed any of those num- new testing sites in Agawam, all need to wear our masks and similar incidents where tion. bers to persons’ SS informa- Brockton, Methuen, Randolph, and practice social distancing people have congregated with- “I have complied with all of tion. It was marked ID num- Revere, Springfield, Taunton, when we venture beyond our out masks. Additional COVID- the public records requests I bers.” and Worcester. homes,” said Spencer Select Hart said he has repeatedly 19 clusters are believed to “We can’t talk enough about Board Chairman Ralph Hicks. have stemmed from travelers how important it is for every- “We should also steer clear of FUNDING A separate document should attending pools, beaches, and one to play a role,” Baker said. things such as barbecues and continued from page A1­­­ be created by school officials other venues to beat the heat. “When we let our guard down, parties that involve more than to highlight plans for special “People have been out and the virus will make gains.” very close family.” viders,” Baker added. education programming, state about. It’s warm out, and peo- Although many local res- For the latest COVID-19 sta- State officials are also heavi- leaders said. ple are generally in more con- idents have become fatigued tistics in Spencer, including ly focused on special education “This document comple- tact with others than they were with social distancing and active case counts, visit the assistance in advance of the ments the initial fall reopening in April and May,” Baker said. facial coverings in the sum- town Web site: www.spencer- school year. To better support guidance by providing further State leaders have installed mer heat, area officials echo ma.gov. special education programs, information on supporting stu- the Department of Elementary dents with disabilities during hall who helped with the fami- Ballroom back into the spot- the upcoming school year,” BALLROOM and Secondary Education has continued from page A1­­­ ly business. light. She continues to seek released comprehensive guid- read a statement released by Many decades later, historical records and also sto- the Department of Elementary ance for the 2020-21 school year. drew local guests and also O’Connor is on a mission to ries from residents whose fam- The initial fall reopening guid- and Secondary Education. “It learn more about the hall from ily members attended the hall. also provides necessary infor- residents from as far away as ance asks schools and districts Worcester. local residents and their fami- “I have heard many great to prepare plans for in-person mation in support of schools lies. Hardly any town records stories from people,” O’Connor and districts, as they develop For Patricia O’Connor, instruction, remote learning, whose grandparents owned of the facility exist. said. “Young people would and a hybrid school model (a the portion of their reopening “There are people who have come from Worcester by bus plans specifically related to the dance hall, it is import- combination of in-person and ant to keep its memory alive. heard of it, but we want to to the dock in East Brookfield remote learning that would be special education.” learn more information and let and take a boat across Lake During its nine years of exis- used if conditions worsen). tence between world wars, the people know about what it was. Lashaway, then walk up the hall was one of the most popu- That’s a piece of history that hill.” lar sites in the area for danc- shouldn’t die,” O’Connor said. The dance hall also featured ing. O’Connor’s grandparents, The dance hall closed at the live swing bands on Friday and Felix and Alice White, built the start of World War II, but its Saturday nights, as well as var- News, dance hall and eventually lived memories lived on through ious dance contests. there as well. word of mouth for several O’Connor has sought addi- “I used to visit there, and I’ve decades. However, as residents tional records at the library really heard many stories about peo- who attended the hall began to and historical society, but she ple from all over the area going pass away or move out of the couldn’t find much informa- there,” O’Connor said. area, the historical venue slow- tion there. She is committed close to The dance hall plays a major ly faded into obscurity. to researching newspaper role in O’Connor’s family his- Flash forward to 2020, and archives and other sources of tory, and not simply because the majority of residents information. home her grandparents owned it. wouldn’t be able to identify If you or a family member Her parents ended up meeting where the dance hall was locat- can help shine a light on this StonebridgePress.com at the dance hall, he a trumpet ed. O’Connor is determined to historical gem, please contact player in the Johnny Cutler change the narrative and bring O’Connor at poc1675poc@ Band, she an employee of the the once beloved Mosquito gmail.com.

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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWPOINT Frank G. Chilinski Letters to the Editor President and Publisher How can you Brendan Berube A wife of noble character Editor To the Editor: God’s values [spiritually proper, help lower The book of Proverbs has much to blameless, beyond reproach, respect] say about women [Proverb 11: 16, 22, & standards [established rules, Jesus 12: 4, & 14: 1, 7 18: 22, & 19: 13-14, & 31: is the model] and principals [highest your longevity Editorial 25] and my wife is a woman of Proverb character, proper conduct] necessary 31noble character who has been bless- for our salvation. It is God, Jesus that ed of God with strong character, wis- leads us to peace of mind, enjoyment, dom, compassion. success in whatever we try to achieve. risk? There are women who have godly The achievement I speak of is spiritual working skills, and some women are achievement. The darker blessed as a wife and mother and some The book of Proverbs is very practi- Financial are heavenly blessed having godly cal for us today; it shows and teaches gifts. My wife is a loving mother and us how to become wiser, helps us to Focus wife with gifts of Spiritual and phys- make good decisions and to be able to ical strength, dignity and love, these live according to God, Jesus’ desire JEFF the night, gifts she possesses are the result of her and will for our lives now today and BURDICK reverence for God and God blesses her the eternal that is to come. achievements. Charm is deceptive, beauty is fleet- In this present society, where physi- ing, however, a woman who is noble, The investment world contains differ- the brighter cal appearance seems to be so import- fears reverences, honors God, Jesus ent types of risk. Your stocks or stock- ant, and my wife does maintain a mod- is to praised for her Nobel character. based mutual funds could lose value estly dressed appearance; however, [Proverb 31: 10] during periods of market volatility. The her real attractiveness comes entirely I am very grateful for my wife and price of your bonds or bond funds could the stars from her reverence for God, Jesus. the best way that I can express my also decline, if new bonds are issued at My wife is an inspiration to me to be love and gratitude for her is to humble higher interest rates. But have you ever all I can be as a spiritual and physical myself before God, Jesus and give my thought about longevity risk? When we look up into the night sky, person by helping me to receive God’s wife love, respect and support. We as Insurance companies and pension many of us are overcome with awe and gifts that God gives me to serve my men need to make every effort to be funds view longevity risk as the risk wonder. It really does put into perspec- wife and family and giving God, Jesus the husbands of Ephesians 5: 25 and they incur when their assumptions tive just how small we are, as cliché the glory, because apart from God, give of our self for her needs as Jesus about life expectancies and mortality as that sounds. Looking up, we have Jesus, I do not have the ability. My did for us His church. rates are incorrect, leading to higher to wonder why all of humanity can’t past life is a witness to that and my Do we want to be blessed of God, payout levels. But for you, as an indi- simply realize that what we are expe- wife was also a witness and inspira- live by God’s values [established rules, vidual investor, longevity risk is less riencing in life can happen just as well tion to encourage me, inspiring me to honest, sincere, keeping promises] technical and more emotional: it’s the without violence and greed taking place live by God, Jesus. principles [high character, proper risk of outliving your money. all over the world, but alas here we are. How do we give God, Jesus, the conduct] standards [Gods commands, To assess your own longevity risk, A download of the app ‘Star Chart’ led glory? With reverence [fear] obedi- moral and dietary law] Amen! you’ll first want to make an educated guess about your life span, based on us down a rabbit hole into astrology, ence to God’s moral law, respect for Roland Blais your health and family history. Plus, with the focus being on the currently our spouse, family and neighbors, Brookfield visible comet, Neowise. As a point of encouraging each other to respect you’ve got some statistics to consider: fact, Neowise was named after NASA’s Women who turned 65 in April of this Near Earth Object Wide-field Infrared year can expect to live, on average, Survey Explorer. The last refuge of scoundrels until age 86.5; for men, the correspond- First, a comet for those that don’t ing figure is 84, according to the Social know exactly what it is, is described To the Editor: we evolve toward a more just society. Security Administration. often as a ‘dirty snowball’. There are “Patriotism is the last refuge of a Their fears explain the rise of the Once you have a reasonable estimate billions of them in our solar system, scoundrel,” Samuel Johnson famous- toxic radical right, which poses a grave of the number of years that lie ahead, however it’s a rare occurrence when ly pronounced. Never has that adage threat to our democracy, and manifest you’ll want to take steps to reduce your one passes by the Earth, close enough been truer than today, when flag-wav- themselves in the rabid screeds that longevity risk. For starters, try to build to see it. A comet is an icy, small solar ing purveyors of hate claim that they fill the editorial pages of this newspa- your financial resources as much as system body that warms when passing are the only true patriots and that per. Like most readers (I suspect), I possible, because the greater your level the sun. When this happens, it begins anyone whose views differ from theirs usually skip over the puerile, self-con- of assets, the lower the risk of outliving to release gases. This produces a visible is un-American. Yet these same pseu- gratulatory ramblings of your most them. So, during your working years, atmosphere and sometimes includes a do-patriots extol the Confederacy – a virulent contributors. But it’s worth keep contributing to your IRA and your tail. Neowise, became closest to the slavery-loving band of traitors who remembering that lies repeated often 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored Earth on July 22, just 64 million miles took up arms against our government enough can come to seem like truth, retirement plan. away. According to NASA, once it’s – and applaud the creeping authori- and that bigotry cloaked in patriotism Then, as you near retirement, you will gone, the comet will not be visible to the tarianism that threatens to transform can come to seem normal. need to do some planning. Specifically, Earth for another 6,800 years. us into a totalitarian state. Therefore, I urge the New Leader to you will need to compare your essen- The comet was discovered by astrono- These false patriots have no institute reasonable guidelines for tial living expenses – mortgage/rent, mers in March, when it was noticed 160 problem with the current adminis- your “Letters to the Editor.” Limit the utilities, food, clothing, etc. – with the million miles from Earth. The comet is tration’s repeated violations of our word count and reject outright any amount of income you’ll get from guar- a three-mile-wide chunk of ice and dust, Constitution. Why? Because they are letters that promote hate, lies, and anteed sources, such as Social Security apparently on a 6,000-year loop around motivated not by love of country but bigotry. or pensions. You do have some flexibil- the solar system. Many astronomers by fear: fear of change, fear of the ity with this guaranteed income pool. Turn To FAUGNOpage ­­­A11 are relaying that it is the most impres- “other,” and fear of loss of status as For example, you can file for Social sive looking comet since Hale-Bopp, Security benefits as early as 62, but your that appeared in 1997. That comet, is on monthly checks will then be reduced a 2,500 year loop. Trump thinks COVID is real now? by about 30 percent from what you’d It was expected that Neowise would receive if you waited until your full be visible until earlier this week; how- retirement age, which is likely between To the Editor: caps, and burning crosses – but that it 66 and 67. ever, it may linger. When looking up to It’s always great to see new and at an extreme that even I don’t believe try to see the comet, look for the tail that You might also consider other returning authors and last week was exists in this area or even the south investments that can provide you with has been described as 12 moons side by no disappointment. Before I comment for that matter. A lot has changed and side. It is most visible at 10 p.m. accord- a steady income stream. A financial on the COVID-19 situation that any- the racism of 1920 is behind us. What professional can help you choose the ing to the experts and binoculars will body could have seen coming, I think a concerns me is the racism of 2020. The help for certain. The comet is located income-producing investments that are few responses are in order. dog whistles, the coded language, “the appropriate for your needs and that fit northwest, below the bottom left corner Last week, Mr. Herholz submitted politics of us and them,” the support of the Big Dipper. well with the rest of your portfolio. a letter deriding “another fine Har- for systematic mistreatment of “them,” After you’ve determined that your Perhaps the best discovery is to YaRant,” so I think it is safe to say that the refusal to recognize the unsavory retrieve the benefits of stargazing. guaranteed income will be sufficient it was directed at me. I have to say that parts of our history that have shaped to meet your essential living expens- Since the beginning of time, mankind I am impressed by Mr. Herholz’s use the America of 2020. has gazed up at the stars. Before science es, have you eliminated longevity risk? of hyperbole and the long list of carica- Mr. Herlhoz - It is your right to stand Not necessarily – because “essential” revealed what exactly was going on, yet tures of conservatives even more exag- out, wave Trump paraphernalia, and still unknowing, the night sky offered expenses don’t include unexpected gerated than what he has read from participate in turning the American costs, of which there may be many, those who looked upon it a sense of me or elsewhere in the media. White flag into a divisive symbol by asso- calm, and a chance to de-stress. In our such as costly home maintenance, Nationalism, like anything, exists ciating it so closely with your move- auto repairs and so on. And during current climate, stargazing could be on a spectrum. Sure, at the extreme, ment. Just as it is your right to wave just one more way to reduce anxiety. To your retirement years, you’ll always we would be seeing a Klan meeting need to be aware of health care costs. note, the telescope was invented in 1608. dressed in bed sheets, hooded dunce Turn To HAR-YAROK page ­­­A10 It has been proven, that soaking up the If you have to dip into your guaranteed night sky, and staring at thousands of income sources to pay for these types stars can help clear the mind. of bills, you might increase the risk of Our ancestors once thought the moon Life lessons outliving your money. was a God. Early art proves that man To avoid this scenario, you may want was just as intrigued by outer space as To the Editor: and made a B-Line to go see Pa-pa to establish a separate fund, possibly we are today. As we all know, mythol- I’ve been told, more than once, to and Lar-Lar. After many hugs were containing at least a year’s worth of ogy was born from space with the most try and find the teachable moments given the boys quickly armed them- living expenses, with the money held in famous gods being Chandra, Artemis, in everything. Friday, July 24, was selves with flags, one proudly waving cash or cash equivalents. This money Thoth and Apollo. Thoth has been no exception. The plan was for my an American Flag and the other a won’t grow much, if at all, but it will be attributed to the invention of the 365- wife and I to go down to the latest Thin Blue Line Flag. While there were there for you when you need it. day calendar and was known as a ‘wise Stand Out for Trump, this time hap- many who passed by that expressed With careful planning, adequate counselor who solved disputes.’ The pening in Sturbridge at the junction gratitude for all those standing out, guaranteed income, a sufficient emer- Hindus said that an eclipse was the of Routes 20 and 148. As time pressed showing support for Our President gency fund and enough other invest- result of Rahuthe snake, who swallowed on it became apparent she was unable and the men and women in blue, they ments to handle nonessential costs, the orbs, causing them to go dark. A full to break away from her current obli- also witnessed the ugly side of people you’ll be doing what you can to reduce moon was used to explain those who gation so she suggested I take the who feel it’s no issue to flip off a pair your own longevity risk. And that may acted out in insanity. boys, both eight years old, instead. of eight year olds. Undaunted, the lead to a more enjoyable retirement. Astrology is always fun if you believe We hopped into my car and made our boys would still bellow out, “Have a in it. This pseudoscience goes back to way to find, much like the previous great weekend!” Which is probably This article was written by Edward the second millennium BCE, and was Stand Outs, smiling faces, people wav- the best reaction one could have. If Jones for use by your local Edward used to predict information based on ing, horns honking, American Flags, only more people could possess this Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact the movement of what was going on in Trump Flags, Thin Blue Line Flags, level of child-like innocence, this abil- Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones the solar system. handmade signs, etc. ity to give kindness in the face of hate. Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 The most famous astronomer, Galileo When we arrived, I pulled into a I hope that those who swore at and or [email protected]. Galilei (born in 1564), once said, “It vexes parking lot that contained only flipped off my boys felt ashamed of me when they would constrain science two other vehicles. Some SUV and their actions, but that may be asking by the authority of the Scriptures, and a Sturbridge Police Officer. Making for a little too much from them. Seeing All We Know yet do not consider themselves bound to sure it was OK to use this parking lot as most of the left feel the ends justify answer reason and experiment.” I rolled down my window and asked the means, I’m sure what they felt was Is Another one to remember, courte- if it was ok to park here, to which a sense of accomplishment and pride. sy of author Richelle E. Goodrich, is the officer replied in the affirmative. Soldier on, fearless SJW, on to the Local “Sometimes while gazing at the night’s Having seen their grandparents, I next vulgar drive-by! sky, I imagine stars looking down mak- hardly had the vehicle in the park- With another successful Stand Out StonebridgePress.com ing wishes on the brightest of us.” ing spot before they both jumped out Turn To HERHOLZ page ­­­A10 Friday, July 31, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Letters to the Editor Are my views average? Don’t do it, Mr. President!

To the Editor: For those who may have seen any of To the Editor: Reserve commitment. The others went Especially during these days of home my prior submissions, you may believe Fifty-five years ago, I experienced for on to other destinations in the Corps. confinement, I look forward to the me to be a hard left radical liberal. I the first--and only--time in my life what In time, I received a letter from now- plethora of letters published each week would gladly respond to any such alle- it’s like to completely lose every free- Lance Corporal Haskins writing from in this paper. Viewpoints range from gations, but actually am a dinosaur- dom I had ever known. In minutes, the Republic of Vietnam where he was religious, to local and national politics an Eisenhower Republican-born and everything that was me was gone: no a fire team leader in a rifle company. and news. There is even the occasional raised. I stood in front of our house in hair, no clothes, no wallet with a girl- He sounded O.K. I answered, and a cou- Andy Rooney style variety of general Concord, holding my flag with my sib- friend’s picture, no money, no ciga- ple months later another letter arrived, observations or interrogatives. lings, as Ike returned the salute my dad rettes, no gum, no books, no swagger- this one streaked with mud, and entire- When it comes to religion, I am a gave him in his WWII uniform. ing, smirking, youthful cockiness, ...no ly different in tone. He said things were Christian, was born and raised in the It was his era that gave us our inter- anything. Thus it began: welcome to very bad, that there was almost con- typical New England Congregational state highway system. He warned us Marine Corps boot camp. stant fighting, and he mentioned others tradition. My experience as a deacon, that the military industrial complex For the next 12 weeks, those of us from from that boot camp platoon who had Sunday School teacher and person who would take our last dollar and leave us all sorts of backgrounds in Platoon 311, already been killed or wounded. His let- endeavors to live my life within the starving and homeless, if we let them. In MCRD, San Diego, would forge strong ter ended ominously when, without a precepts of the golden rule, empowers the once traditional Republican view, bonds of comradeship which generally hint of self-pity, he wrote that he feared me with an attitude that commands he thought the more of our own money comes from having shared and over- the worst, and was very concerned me to hold my friends and family close, we kept, the better, and the less the come very stressful, difficult days full about his/their situation. give respect to all people until or unless Federal government interceded in our of physical and psychological challeng- In those days--1966-69--the New York their words and actions give me rea- lives, would be to our benefit. He lived es. Some life-long friendships are born Times used to print the names of the son not to. I believe there is a wide in a time when honorable men held out of such experiences. American youths who’d lost their lives variety of defining yourself Christian. our highest office. FDRs Social security One of my pals was a boy from the in Vietnam that week, sometimes hun- My church tends to venerate inter- program has been the salvation as the Buckeye State, Pvt. Donald Haskins dreds of them. I used to read the Old pretation of the word more than the multi-generational home has fallen by who had left Ohio State University to Gray Lady when it ran “All the News sacraments. the wayside. Harry Truman refusing seek a little adventure in an entire- That’s Fit to Print” (before it became Some churches actually believe offers to join boardrooms, while driv- ly different environment. His father, a a Pravda-like propaganda organ) and that creation was completed in liter- ing his wife back to their Missouri doctor, wasn’t pleased with his son’s one morning over coffee at a shop I was ally six days. For me, science tends to home. My mom being a soccer mom, rash decision; but, at least, at that time stunned to see the name CPL. Donald counter that effectively, but I would before there was such a thing. Family, no one had even heard of Vietnam. Haskins, USMC. I had already read not presume to tell God how to mark ethics,, morality. Haskins was sui generis, one of a the names of two other members of a day, and have no problem believ- That said, I may not need to clari- kind. Everything he attempted, he our old platoon in San Diego, Douglas ing that the accomplishments marked fy why I am so anti-Trump, but will excelled at. A perfect score on the phys- Haddix of Ohio, and David K. Suapaia the “days.” In like manner, histori- anyways. I believe we are all the work ical fitness test (20 dead-hang pull-ups; of Hawaii as being K.I.A. There were ans agree that Jesus was more like- in progress that builds upon the way 80 sit-ups in two minutes; 60 correct probably some more, I don’t know. ly born in April than December. The we were raised. The known and now push-ups; 42 squat thrusts in a min- But, the loss of Haskins was a tre- four Gospels selected by the Catholic confirmed dis-functional Trump fam- ute; three mile run in 18 minutes); the mendous blow not only to his family, Church from the 150 submitted, are ily, gives some insight, but should not top scorer on any tests on classroom but to all his friends and admirers who certainly not real time eye witness give a free pass to anyone trusted at lessons; an almost perfect--and almost knew him as a very special young man, reports, as that according to Mark was the level off his high office. His stint impossible to attain--score of 249 of 250 indeed. I don’t think he lived to see 21. written 60 AD and is closest to life and on The Apprentice was for the enter- possible points on the final rifle range You can read their profiles on-line, as time of Jesus. To my knowledge, the tainment value of seeing how people test; always “squared away” in every you can for the other fifty or sixty-thou- only words actually authored by GOD without qualifications, background or possible way. sand young men who came home in were on two stone tablets, so while experience would behave under vari- Despite all his superior qualities, a box covered by the flag that today I would never presume other verses ous scenarios. This should never have Haskins was, unlike the rest of us, a millionaire men who play a boy’s game not inspired by GOD, they were sure- been the format for the draining of gentleman, never foul-mouthed, quiet, refuse to stand for. ly committed to writing by prophets, the swamp. Rick Perry ran for the unassuming, didn’t smoke, and helped Think of everything the bright, tal- clergy or academics and theologians, at presidency advocation elimination of those who had trouble learning to do ented, kind-hearted, generous, and times after events depicted. The stories the Energy Department which he was new things like break down and clean incredibly brave young Haskins for- told and lessons to learn are certainly made secretary of. Betsy DeVos clearly the M-14 rifle. feited: a completed education, a lov- valid and bear interpretation on an does not believe inn the public educa- I got to know him better in the 4-week ing wife and family, a chance to see ongoing basis. Sadly, more people have tion system, but is in charge of it. Ben basic infantry course that followed his kids graduate from their schools, died based upon religious interpreta- Carson, a wealthy and accomplished boot camp when we had more time family vacations, walking his beau- tions, than for any other reason. From brain surgeon, was put in charge of to talk and share interests. He loved tiful daughter down the aisle, seeing times predating the Crusades to cur- HUD, where his wife promptly ordered sports, politics, and books, as did I, so “Junior” pitch his first Little League rant Jihad, faith {which I prefer over a $30,000 dining room set.- Mitch there was much to discuss. game, a hunting trip with his buddies, having none} that you would think a McConnell’s wife, whose family owns Twelve of us in that platoon were reunions with his pals who survived commonality that would bring us clos- Reservists, so when the time came, Turn To KIMBALL page ­­­A11 Turn To MCRAE page ­­­A11 er together, often does not. we returned to civilian life and our All Americans should be concerned I have a dream

To the Editor: like it would be a good addition to school To the Editor: and how it should influence their lives. The Republican silence on what’s curriculum. I was remembering the great Civil Students threatened by teachers with happening in Portland, Ore. is jarring. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr. failing grades for refusing to follow the Republicans seem to be more out- introduced the “Saving American and recalling his “I Have A Dream” educator’s views should have a griev- raged at Liz Cheney (for her support History Act of 2020” to withhold federal speech. One part that was particularly ance process. of Dr. Anthony Fauci) than they are funds from any school that integrated inspiring to me was the portion where I have a dream where citizens of all of Department of Homeland Security any 1619 project curriculum. I wonder if he stated” I have a dream that my four races follow the laws agreed to by all Border Patrol police in Portland, Oregon he consulted with the United Daughters little children will one day live in a to make a safe and free society. Free teargassing their Mayor among other of the Confederacy to draft the bill. nation where they will not be judged from fear of crime and subjugation. protestors. The country is not orderly. It is in a by the color of their skin but by the A nation where people are responsi- What happened to “Don’t tread on state of disorder. Donald Trump ran content of their character. I have a ble for their actions. A nation when me?” “States’ rights?” “Freedom of on a campaign of shaking things up dream today.” I think that resonates one citizen who feels threatened can speech and assembly?” What happened and immediately created disorder and clearly especially today. I totally agree call the police. A nation where those to concerns of federal overreach? protests. There was more “order” under with this and want to expand on this committing the crime deal respectfully Now we send federal goons in fatigues President Obama. President Trump con- premise. with the police and have the right to without insignia to grab and abduct sistently makes protests and disorder I have a dream where a person can air their case to a jury of their peers. random people and throw them into worse than if he had done nothing. It is expect a opportunity for employment A nation where police responding to unmarked vans because they are pro- clear that we had more “order” before based on your character and not your crimes like drunken driving or forgery testing? The Mayor of Portland and President Trump, the president has cre- race. My dream is when you apply for a don’t have to expect to have physi- the Governor of Oregon have both said ated the current state of disorder, and position you are based on your merits cal confrontations. A nation where we the federal agents are making things the president makes our disorder worse. and skills, not based on affirmative have police patrolling our streets to be worse and asked them to leave, and It is hopeless is large numbers of people action laws requiring those of a certain available to assist law abiding citizens. the President has refused. Under what to feel compelled to vote for Trump to race to pushed ahead. That is institu- A nation where a member of my family authority are they there? The Border “restore order.” tional racism. can go to the Auburn Mall and not be Patrol has broad and functionally unlim- If we can’t agree that we shouldn’t I have a dream where you can voice traumatized by witnessing one man ited extra-constitutional powers within have Confederate memorials, then it’s your freedom of speech without retali- stab another 12 times in the head and 100 miles of the boundary of the United hopeless. Confederates were traitors ation from those that wish to silence it body. States and Portland, Ore. is 62 miles who fought against the United States to based on race. A nation where you can Civil rights belong to all. All lives from the ocean. Former Sen. Barbara preserve slavery and white supremacy. have an open and free dialogue about matter. We all have dreams. When Boxer has expressed regret for voting to Even if you don’t agree with the Black social issues without the threat of loss president Trump was asked about create DHS, and has said she had never Lives Matter movement or don’t think of employment or means of support. A the confrontation of the groups in imagined a president like Trump would black lives matter - Confederates fought nation where everyone has equal voice Charlottesville his response was come along and abuse its power. to preserve slavery, isn’t that enough? not based on race. A nation where a Turn To ROBILLARD page ­­­A17 The protests over systemic racism Even if you think slavery was OK statement of equality such as “All lives have transformed into protesting the because it was 1860, they were traitors matter” is a denigrated by others with federal agents in the city. It seems as that seceded and fought a war against racial agendas to punish those that though the president is instigating vio- the United States. Why are we memori- say it. A nation where local politicians lence on purpose to influence the news alizing them? Contemporary race rela- have courage to enforce your right of cycle as well as creating footage for his tions issues are complex; they overlap free speech without being scared of campaign ads. President Trump seems and intersect with many other issues. retaliation from the mob. PERSON to want to run on a “law and order” cam- Confederate Statues are really simple. I have a dream where you are den- of paign reminiscent of 1968. Building a “bigger and better” monu- igrated as racist just by the color of the Of course, a “law and order” cam- ment next to a traitor isn’t the answer. your skin. Where it is predisposed that WEEK paign doesn’t fit reality in any mean- Should John Lewis Bridge be built big- because of the color of your skin, you Ed & Tina Bemis ingful way if you consider the convicted ger and better alongside Edmund Pettus harbor the seeds of racism. A dream criminality of those surrounding Trump Bridge? We can then have segregated of a nation where you are judged by of Spencer such as Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn, bridges? The real question is, “why did your actions and not by accusations For helping to beautify downtown Spencer by Roger Stone, Paul Gates, Michael Cohen, we ever memorialize a traitor?” The from others who have political agendas supplying and hanging beautiful plants off the light among so many others. The President next question is, “Do we want to memo- to promote. You are not born a racist. poles, and filling the whiskey barrels with gorgeous clearly has no respect for the law based rialize a traitor?” If we can’t agree to Children are taught this in your homes plants on the side of the Sugden Block. Thank you and schools. Schools should teach that on how he’s used his clemency powers. de-memorialize Confederates then any for sharing your flowers and talents. He pardoned Joe Arpaio and commuted contemporary race issue is hopeless. civil rights belong to all races. All races Roger Stone among many others. This In no other country in the world did and lives matter. They should teach — Submitted by Robin Fowler Rochette president has decried our laws and tried COVID-19 become politicized and par- history based on views from all per- to circumvent them any way he can. He tisan like it has here. Black and brown spectives and not made judgements If you would like to nominate an upcoming Person of the Week, clearly doesn’t respect “rule of law,” so Americans are dying at significantly based on a teachers’ views. Let the stu- please email your suggestion and the reason you’re nominating him perhaps it is “order” he is after. dents use their own judgements to see or her, or a group of people to June at [email protected]. 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Considering how much time HOURS: Mon-Sat 9-9; Sun 10-8 new • used • sales • service was spent when I was in school on topics Mon-Thurs 8:00-8:00 • Fri. 8:00-6:00 • Sat: 9:00-4:00 such as Christopher Columbus discov- FOUND HERE! 9-11 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA 01462 ering Hispaniola the 1619 project seems 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, July 31, 2020 HAR-YAROK you to the free exchange of ideas. I ask them. He previously accused blue gov- have pulled out of WHO (World Health continued from page A8­­­ you to expand with examples on the ernors of keeping kids home to make Organization) as though this pandem- shaming, attacking, kicked out of restau- him look bad, now he wants schools to ic is their fault when the reality is we flags in exchange for a combination of rants, and whatnot. Are you referring to “reopen if they can” and isn’t sure if ignored them at critical junctures. We honks and middle fingers it is my right Sarah Huckabee Sanders? I invite you to Barron’s school should reopen. At first closed a Chinese consulate in Houston. to provide context and I will continue to expand on Antifa. It is important that we blush it would appear that he is human China closed an American consulate in do so. Concerning the list of things you consider the ‘big picture’ before jumping and the disaster reached his pain-point Chengdu. What is the purpose of all of consider the GOP to represent your best to conclusions. What is ‘Antifa’? How but I think he just realized that “pretend this? Divert and deflect the news cycle interest (guns, abortion, taxes, borders, well organized is it? How many people it isn’t happening” isn’t working in the into “blame China” to take the spotlight police, global warming, investment in does it represent? How closely aligned polls. off problems in this country? our most vulnerable populations, etc.) I are they really with the Democratic Trump cancelled his Jacksonville, The situation is the United States is invite you to expand on your thoughts, party? Keep in mind that to nearly 60 Fla. convention in favor of a virtual one very bad. Burying our collective heads in give your reasons, cite examples, etc. percent of the country, Donald Trump which is funny because he moved the con- the sand is not going to make it better, it To respond to Mr. Robillard – yes, is a public enemy, a clear and present vention to Florida after North Carolina is going to make it worse. liquid fuel such as gasoline is impres- danger. Of the majority of Americans wouldn’t “guaranty” him a convention Omar Har-Yarok sive with its ease at refilling and its that oppose Trump, it is important not without masks or social distancing when East Brookfield energy to weight ratio. We have been to associate all of us with the actions of a Florida would. Trump then made fun of using liquid byproducts of oil for over 100 fringe few. Just because we all have the Democrats’ virtual convention, and now years because it is cheap and easy. The same enemy doesn’t necessarily make the Republican convention will be virtu- problem is it is destroying our planet. us allies. al. I guess there was a number of bodies HERHOLZ There is a finite amount of oil under the Finally, Mr. McRae – the letter of July that would change Trump’s mind and we continued from page A8­­­ ground and we are burning it at a fero- 24 was really incredible. It seems that now know it is about 140,000 dead bodies cious rate. All the oil under the ground a peaceful Black Lives Matter march with the daily deaths accelerating. in the books, the three of us made our represents 100’s of millions of years of from eight weeks ago in his backyard After the COVID peak in April, con- way back to the car where the Officer carbon trapped underground that we are is still shaking his soul to his core. As servatives said, “the cases are going was still sitting. As we walked across releasing into the atmosphere. God spent I have said before, nobody should form down, this is a global problem.” After the parking lot the Officer got out of his 100 million years trapping the carbon we judgements on anybody based on what I the cases started skyrocketing in June, vehicle and asked if I had a few minutes released in 100 years. As for how electric- or anybody else says about them. Form they said, “who cares, look at the deaths, to talk. Speaking directly to the boys, ity would work I believe you are being your judgements of people based on their they’re going down.” Deaths are a lag- he told them he was impressed at how intentionally obtuse – have you seen a own words. ging indicator, people are sick for many well behaved and polite they were, even Tesla car? They have lithium-ion batter- On the COVID front in one sense there weeks before they die. As was predicted, though there were people who were ies. Companies are even making electric is really nothing new. The US is up the deaths are now climbing. We just rude and some displaying behavior that tractor trailers. We can re-think refill- to 4,193,103 infections, averaging about completed the third consecutive week of was appalling, especially to young chil- ing stations, perhaps switching batteries 70,000 new ones per day, leading the increasing deaths per day. What will the dren. I’m sure he has seen worse, but out. The charging time is also getting world on both counts. We have had conservatives say now? he was still disgusted that people can very fast. A Tesla Model 3 connected to 146,574 deaths, leading the world still. The COVID-19 situation is getting be so vile and have so little regard. We a “Supercharger 3” which is available at It looks like Brazil and India are poised worse and it is blatantly obvious we have talked for a while and even got a picture many filling stations can now add 1,000 to overtake us eventually. We remain no game plan, no strategy. Positivity with Officer Hemmingway and his K-9 miles of range every hour. You could banned from travel to Canada, anywhere rates are going up which suggests the partner, Vlasko. drive cross-country and charge your car in Europe, Asia, etc. The U.S. is cur- virus is growing worse than the num- So, what was the lesson for my boys? during meal stops. rently in a diplomatic row with China bers show and people just aren’t getting Well, it looks like I don’t need to teach Science is moving forward. If there over sending staff back to the Wuhan tested. Republicans have long used inten- them that vulgarity should not be met was an easy solution it would have been Consulate because the Chinese govern- tionally long lines in blue districts to with vulgarity, rather countered with solved already. Thankfully, this country ment is requiring American diplomats suppress the vote. Perhaps news reports friendliness. Nor do they need to be is full of young people who recognize that quarantine because the virus is out of of six-hour wait to get tested and 10-14 taught to stand up for what they believe this is a problem worth solving. Today, 1 control in the US but not spreading in days to get results have dissuaded peo- in a respectful manner. Some people are percent of the world lives in inhospitably China. The USA’s response is “this virus ple from getting tested. It is almost like going to disagree with your opinion(s), hot areas that cannot grow enough food is your fault!” but of course China doesn’t they’re healthy! Now that we have had some will even get angry about it. The to feed their population. Within 50 years care whose fault it is, they don’t want it a chance to observe those that ‘recover’ big lesson, no matter where you are, that number will be 20 percent. The polar spreading in their country while the US from COVID-19 we are finding as many someone is always watching, so make ice caps are melting and will flood low is more concerned with pointing fingers. as a third of those who are never hospi- your actions count. Be the shining lying areas. Do you have no interest in One thing that is very curious is that talized have long-term illness months example among those with darkened being a good steward of earth? Do you Trump seems to have changed his tone, out. Twenty percent of survivors 18-34 hearts. think G-d put you here to abuse the envi- almost an about face on COVID-19. He have experienced symptoms for months If you would like to come down take ronment and leave it a mess for after you has restarted daily COVID-19 briefings such as fatigue, cough, fevers, memory part in the next Stand Out, it will be are gone or do you feel that you should (although this time without any medical issues, and sleep issues. at the junctions of Route 9 and 148 in leave the earth a better place than you personnel). He admitted it will get worse American diplomacy is really going Brookfield on July 31. found it? before it gets better… Trump now seems down a deep dark hole and threatening Mathew Herholz To respond to Mr. Lindsay – I invite to like masks after months of mocking a new Cold War. We, along with Brazil, Spencer Welcome to our 2nd Annual Summer Scramble! We’ve decided to change it up for Summer and instead of a crossword puzzle, we’ve created a scramble. We hope you’ll enjoy this challenging puzzle! Please find the answers (business names) on the ABC’s of SUMMER page in this week’s issue. We will unscramble for you and announce a winner of a $25 Gift Card to an ABC Business in the August 21st issue. Please mail to ABC’s of Summer Scramble, P. O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 or take a pic and email to [email protected] by August 14. Good luck! Name______Address______Phone______Email (optional) ______Newspaper you saw this in, circle one: Spencer New Leader, Auburn News, Southbridge News, Charlton Villager, Sturbridge Villager, Webster Times, Blackstone Valley Tribune We love your feedback comments:______

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13. BE STAFTL ______Friday, July 31, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­11 LEGALS NOTICE OF Tax ID/APN#: U12/ 62 procedure. A copy of the Petition and CITATION ON PETITION FOR MORTGAGEE’S SALE The description of the property con- Will, if any, can be obtained from the FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF REAL ESTATE tained in the mortgage shall control in Petitioner. Estate of: Premises: 10 Sumner Street Extension the event of a typographical error in July 31, 2020 Therese Elizabeth Walker a/k/a 10 Sumner Street, Spencer, MA this publication. Also known as 01562 For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated North Brookfield Conservation Therese E Walker By virtue and in execution of the Power April 10, 2007 and recorded in the Commission Date of Death: 07/10/2013 of Sale contained in a certain mortgage Worcester County (Worcester District) Notices of Intent To all interested persons: given by Denise Farmosa to Mortgage Registry of Deeds in Book 40985, Procedures Required by 310 CMR A Petition for Late and Limited For- Electronic Registration Systems, Page 372. 10 (Wetland Regulations) mal Testacy and/or Appointment has Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will Notice of Public Hearing been filed byRobert J Walker of West Loandepot.com, LLC, and now held be sold and conveyed subject to all In accordance with the provisions of Brookfield MA requesting that the by PNC Bank, National Association, liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax Massachusetts General Law, Chapter Court enter a formal Decree and Order said mortgage dated April 26, 2013 titles, municipal liens and assessments, 131, Section 40 of the Wetlands and for such other relief as requested and recorded in the Worcester County if any, which take precedence over the Protection Act, the North Brookfield in the Petition. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds said mortgage above described. Conservation Commission will hold a The Petitioner Requests that: in Book 50839, Page 385, said mort- FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars Public Hearing on Tuesday, August Robert J Walker of West Brookfield gage was assigned from Mortgage of the purchase price must be paid in 11, 2020 at 6:15 p.m. regarding a MA be appointed as Personal Rep- Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s Notice of Intent submitted by Fuss & resentative(s) of said estate to serve as nominee for Loandepot.com, LLC or cashier’s check at the time and O’Neill, Inc. on behalf of the Town of Without Surety on the bond in an un- to PNC Bank, National Association by place of the sale by the purchaser. The North Brookfield for activities associ- supervised administration. assignment dated August 14, 2019 and balance of the purchase price shall ated with the proposed bridge replace- IMPORTANT NOTICE recorded with said Registry of Deeds be paid in cash, certified check, bank ment on Cider Mill Road over Coys You have the right to obtain a copy of in Book 60880, Page 163; for breach treasurer’s or cashier’s check within Brook and proposed work within wet- the Petition from the Petitioner or at the of the conditions in said mortgage and thirty (30) days after the date of sale. land resource areas in the project Court. You have a right to object to this for the purpose of foreclosing the same Other terms to be announced at the vicinity including inland bank, land proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- will be sold at Public Auction on sale. under waterbodies and waterways, ney must file a written appearance and August 14, 2020 at 4:00PM Local Time Brock & Scott, PLLC bordering land subject to flooding, and objection at this Court before: 10:00 upon the premises, all and singular the 1080 Main Street, Suite 200 riverfront area. The project site is a.m. on the return day of 08/25/2020. premises described in said mortgage, Pawtucket, RI 02860 located in the vicinity of 17 & 18 This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- to wit: Attorney for PNC Bank, Cider Mill Road in North Brookfield, line by which you must file a written ap- Legal Description The land in Spencer National Association Massachusetts. Any person interest- pearance and objection if you object to with buildings thereon at the westerly Present Holder of the Mortgage ed in this matter is invited to attend the this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- end of Sumner Street being shown 401-217-8701 hearing. For meeting details please ly written appearance and objection as Lot 1 on a plan entitled “Plan of July 17, 2020 contact the Conservation Commission followed by an affidavit of objections Land on Sumner Street in Spencer, July 24, 2020 at [email protected]. within thirty (30) days of the return day, Mass.” owned by Ambrose R. Tower July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 action may be taken without further no- dated October 17,1989, E.H. Perry tice to you. Associates, Land Surveyors, said Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Spencer UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION plan recorded in Worcester District The Trial Court Conservation Commission UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS Registry of Deeds in Plan Book Probate and Family Court PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) 638, Plan 71, B & D as follows: Worcester Division In accordance with the requirements of A Personal Representative appointed BEGINNING at an iron pin at the south- Docket No. 20P1751 the Massachusetts Wetland Protection under the MUPC in an unsupervised east corner of the lot herein conveyed; Estate of: Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer administration is not required to file an THENCE N. 82° 02’ 50” W. 287.09 feet Arthur Roeuche Wetlands By-Law: inventory or annual accounts with the to a point; Also Known As: Edwin & Christine Mullens have filed Court. Persons interested in the estate THENCE N. 18° 55’ 05” E. 146.55 feet Arthur Branford Roeuche, an NOI with the Spencer Conserva- are entitled to notice regarding the ad- to a point; Brad Roeuche tion Commission to construct a single ministration directly from the Personal THENCE N. 30° 18’ 17” E. 64.64 feet Date Of Death: May 16, 2020 family home located at R38-42 North Representative and may petition the to a point; INFORMAL PROBATE Spencer Road, Spencer, MA. Court in any matter relating to the es- THENCE N. 30° 22’ 03” E. 57.93 feet PUBLICATION NOTICE Michael Tavilla has filed an NOI with the tate, including the distribution of assets to a point, To all persons interested in the above Spencer Conservation Commission to and expenses of administration. THENCE S. 82° 36’ 15” E. 44.47 feet captioned estate, by Petition of Peti- install walkways and replace retaining WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First to a point; tioner Gina Basile of Spencer MA walls at 91 Clark Road, Spencer, MA Justice of this Court. THENCE S. 60° 02’ 11” E. 100.02 feet a Will has been admitted to informal Applications can be reviewed at the Of- Date: July 20, 2020 to a point; probate. fice of Development and Inspectional Stephanie K. Fattman, THENCE S. 40° 18’ 30” E. 113.51 feet Gina Basile of Spencer MA Services, Town Hall. A public hearing Register of Probate to the westerly terminus of Sumner has been informally appointed as the regarding these filings will be held by July 31, 2020 Street Extension; Personal Representative of the estate the Spencer Conservation Commis- THENCE S. 35° 07’ 25” W. 38.69 feet to serve without surety on the bond. sion in McCourt Social Hall at Town LEGAL NOTICE along the westerly end of Sumner The estate is being administered un- Hall, 157 Main Street, on Wednesday, The annual report of the Warren Rural Street Extension to a point; der informal procedure by the Personal August 12, 2020, at which time all per- Improvement Association is available THENCE S. 54° 08’ 50” E. 67.89 feet Representative under the Massachu- sons having an interest may be present at the address noted below for inspec- along Sumner Street Extension to an setts Uniform Probate Code without and participate. Conservation Commis- tion by any citizen who so requests iron pin; supervision by the Court. Inventory sion meetings open at 7:00 p.m., public within 180 days after publication of this THENCE S. 41° 21’ 10” W. 93.90 feet and accounts are not required to be hearings begin at 7:15 p.m. notice of availability. to the point of BEGINNING. filed with the Court, but interested par- Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman Warren Rural Improvement Also conveying all right title and inter- ties are entitled to notice regarding the July 31, 2020 Association est in Sumner Street Extension as administration from the Personal Rep- c/o Linda Cunningham shown on said plan. resentative and can petition the Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts P.O. Box 1315 Containing 1.42 acres more or less. in any matter relating to the estate, The Trial Court Warren, MA 01083-13 l 5 And being the same proper- including distribution of assets and Probate and Family Court Tbe principal manager is John J. ty conveyed to Denise Farmosa, expenses of administration. Interest- Worcester Probate and Family Dyjak, Pres. Individually in a Deed from Kirk R. ed parties are entitled to petition the Court Linda Cunningham, Treasurer Farmosa and Denise Farmosa dated Court to institute formal proceedings 225 Main Street July 31, 2020 April 10, 2007 and recorded April and to obtain orders terminating or re- Worcester, MA 01608 13, 2007 in the County Recorder’s stricting the powers of Personal Rep- (508) 831-2200 Office in Book 40985 Page 372. resentatives appointed under informal Docket No.WO20P1937EA

KIMBALL $600 a week to the unemployed. I can MCRAE say this: If you won’t stand for the flag continued from page A9­­­ think of no more clueless unqualified continued from page A9­­­ of the country that enables you to live group to hold so many people’s fates like King Solomon (at least he was wise, Chinua’s largest shipping company, is and fortunes in their hands. If you live combat, a job--in his case, probably as a all you have is good hand/eye coordi- in charge of transportation. I can’t wait in NYC or San Francisco, etc., even this surgeon saving lives--and all the other nation), you are dead to me. I couldn’t to see what treasury secretary has done assistance may barely get you through. things that make life worth the living. care less if you become the next .400 with our money. Sadly, he is system- If you live in Appalachia, it is bonus He, and all the rest of them, gave it all hitter after Teddy Ballgame,1941. On atically placing these contestants in time. I had a friend who was consid- up. They may have had their reserva- your knee, you are, in my view, not fit jobs formerly held by career public ering moving from Massachusetts to tions about the war, but, at bottom, felt to carry Cpl. Haskins’ 782 gear. servants. Oklahoma, because his national stan- the flag and all it stood for was worth it, And, I also learn that President Among the impacted areas, we are dard postal wages would change his and assumed the risks that may have Trump, for whom I would go to the seeing a justice department, that is too life style. Multi-millionaire Mitch is come with their service. barricades if he asked me, is scheduled easily confused with his personal attor- for cutting the supplement from $600 I still think of Haskins--eternally to throw out the first pitch on Aug. 15 neys. It is my devout hope that the to $100. Is that a Kentucky standard? I young and full of promise--and especial- at Yankee Stadium, as a favor to Mr. extent of this perversion, will result knew of people in NYC who needed half ly now with the spectacle of over-priv- Levine, the owner. in sensibly removing powers that can the residents at work while others slept ileged athletes who can hit a baseball, Please, for the sake of all that is so easily be abused, from presidential , to cover the rent. dunk a basketball, catch a football, or sacred, Mr. President, don’t do it. I control. Enforcement should never be Joe Biden, like any who have a long perform any other athletic thing result- know you like to keep your word, and allowed to void convictions, subpoenas, government resume, is going to have a ing from unusual physical gifts, refus- you promised this guy you’d be there, or other acts by a duly elected congress. record of positives and negatives. Yes, ing to show respect for the sacrifices but...no, no, no! Your base of support is I am encouraged to see that the partisan he will listen to advice and install com- of Haskins and over one million other rock solid, but if you walk out there to appointment of judges, has not been a petent bureaucrats. Considering that young Americans from the past who the mound, to honor a commitment, you total rout. we are now spending my great or great- gave it all up for the flag these ingrates are, in reality, honoring those pathetic I think the citizenry is in general great grandkids money, I sure hope delight in mocking. little men who chose a paycheck over agreement that the management of the that there will be moderation in giving Today, I read of every player on the their country on Opening Day. And, Covid-19 crisis, has been underwhelm- the store away. That said, I do want Yankees and Nationals “taking a knee” sadly, a chunk of the base, themselves, ing at best.. I will again state that 4 climate sensibly addressed, healthcare at their season’s opener. I think old man may feel dishonored by your action, and percent of world population having 25 smartly reformed. Steinbrenner is rolling in his grave; he will walk away from you. And we can’t percent of cases, particularly in the Healthcare, which for years ,, had never would have agreed to this craven afford to lose anyone, Sir. most respected medical community run 5 percent of GDP is now near 20 capitulation to politically correct mad- To paraphrase the words of a deter- in the world, is a disgrace. You may percent and rising. Paying multi mil- ness. He would not have allowed M.L.B. mined Margaret Thatcher to a nervous remember the press conferences to lions to insurance execs and 30 percent to become B.L.M. G.H.W. Bush in 1990, “Now is not the address this, had CEOs taking bows of healthcare to bureaucracy, red tape I can only hope these ballplayers live time to go wobbly,” Mr. President. The for undertaking things that amounted and paperwork, really is self defeating, uneasily with their perfidy for the rest blood of a million American patriots to little more than working in general but like the military industrial com- of their lives. What’s the price for their shed around the world cries out for you self interest, charts, graphs and words plex, is entrenched and immoveable. love of country? Just the next contract. to not forget them at this critical hour in from health experts, summarily dis- As I have said many times before, I Shameful idiots, especially the white our history. It’s the Corporal Haskins’ of missed and no longer heard from, and had hoped that my boomer generation dopes who one might have thought had this world that count, not these greedy, statements that a rational person would would bring an end to so many of the been raised better than to spit on the cringing cowards in pinstripes. find appalling, like give me the death worlds problems and injustices. As service and sacrifice of so many other, Courage, Mr. President! chart, testing causes cases and we do my time here grows shorter and I see better men than themselves. more testing than anyone. I have yet so many thing inn need of address, it I also read that Mookie Betts just John McRae to determine why the major quantity is clear that the chink in our morality signed for $345 million. To Mookie, I East Brookfield of the 50 million tests done daily, have has not kept pace with technology. As a any value, except on death certificates, fourteenth generation New Englander, when results are returned beyond a I count my blessings at having spent most of my life here. I am proud that FAUGNO week later. continued from page A8­­­ I have long believed that the most both of my sons enlisted in the Army and my granddaughter in the Air Force expensive, least efficient way, to accom- After all, free speech, when it is used plish almost anything, is letting gov- when they didn’t have to. I pray that they and my fellow citizens may contin- to deceive and divide us, isn’t free. It ernment do it. Because I am retired, can cost us our most cherished free- live on SS, own my house and cars ue to experience the great bounty this country has to offer. doms and destroy our way of life. and carry no debt, it is interesting to achel augno Ken Kimball R F me, that largely multi-millionaires are Spencer deciding the fates of the supplemental Brookfield 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, July 31, 2020 Obituaries Earle I. Allen, Jr., 77 Timothy M. Anderson, 55 WEST BROOKFIELD – Earle I. was built in 1970, Earle and Phyllis Timothy M. Anderson, 55, of Spencer, Gus of Chatham, Paula Carey and her Allen, Jr. 77, of West Brookfield, MA took over Hermann’s cider press and formerly Shrewsbury passed away husband David of Shrewsbury, Karen was called home to rest on July 23, started the Allen’s Cider Mill, which is Friday, July 24, 2020 after being strick- Chamberlain and her husband Joseph 2020 at the Elaine still in operation today. Earle’s career en ill at home. of Millbury; his father and mother in Center in Hadley continued as a machinist and tool and Timothy was born, law, Robert F. and Sharon (Mercadante) after a long illness. die maker. He worked at Brookfield February 7, 1965, in Kalagher of Worcester; sisters in law, Earle was a loving Machine for 32 years ending his career Worcester, one of five Lori Pepper and her husband James of husband, and a car- for many years as a Foreman in 2001. children of Paul and Worcester, Colleen Travaglio and her ing father, grandfa- Earle was a devoted family man who Joehanna (Holden) husband John of Shrewsbury, Sarah ther and great grand- loved spending time with his wife, chil- Anderson. Raised Fontaine and her husband Matthew of father. Those who dren and grandchildren. Earle ded- in Shrewsbury, Tim Dalton, Amy Leduc and her husband knew Earle knew he icated his time to his family and to graduated from Brett of Worcester; Many nieces, neph- was the kind of guy helping others. He was a foster parent Shrewsbury High ews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. to drop anything for a friend or family for 32 years, welcoming children into School and attended Over the years, Tim was a kind, fun member in need. He was a hard work- his home. The kids that were blessed Worcester State College. He married loving husband, and father. He enjoyed er and had the kindest soul. with his love, no matter for how long Denise A. Kalagher in 1995, and togeth- the many family vacations to Disney, Earle is survived by his loving or how short are better people for it. er they began to raise their family in Cape Cod, Maine and more. Tim was wife of 56 years, Phyllis (Patt) Allen Earle gave of his time teaching kids Worcester, before moving to Spencer known for his classic “dad” dance of West Brookfield; his nine children, woodworking skills through the 4-H. in 2003 where they have lived ever moves and movies misquotes. He loved Roger Allen of West Brookfield, Nancy He loved traveling and the outdoors, since. to golf as many courses as he could and Morris and her husband Gary of spending summers camping and boat- Timothy worked as a correction offi- was an avid Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics Belchertown, Gregory Allen and his ing. For years he enjoyed the large cer for the Massachusetts Department and Bruins fan. wife Dawn of West Brookfield, Miranda family camping trips climbing Mount of Corrections at Souza-Baranowski Friends and relatives were invited Jacques and her husband Norman of Washington Labor Day weekend. He Correctional Center in Shirley for over to calling hours Wednesday, July 29th Palmer, Debra Silva and her husband enjoyed square dancing, tennis, biking, 22 years before retiring recently. Prior from 4 pm to 8 pm in the MERCADANTE Brian of Brookfield, Tammy Allen of hiking, walks, reading – he enjoyed to the correctional center, Tim was FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Belchertown, Michael Allen and his staying busy. He was a deacon at the an established bartender for years at Plantation St. His funeral was held wife Jesselyn of Ware, Cassandra First Congregation Church in West various local Worcester County restau- Thursday, July 30th from the funeral Henry and her husband Michael of Brookfield for countless years, he also rants. home with a procession to St Anne’s Douglasville, GA, and Staci Allen of plowed and mowed for the church and Timmy is survived by the family Church, 130 Boston Turnpike where his West Brookfield, his twenty grandchil- helped with the Sharing Cupboard. He he loved, his wife of 25 years, Denise celebration of Christian burial mass dren, Megan, Matthew, Alexis, Lauren, was a handyman who could fix just A. (Kalagher) Anderson; his two will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will Allison, Evan, Brandon, Owen, about anything. If Earle couldn’t fix it, children, Emily G. and Cameron T. follow in St John’s Cemetery. In lieu Colton, Kaitlyn, Kannon, Kaicey, most likely, it couldn’t be fixed. Earle’s Anderson both of Spencer; his par- of flowers memorial contributions in Ethan, Sean, Kayla, Gabriel, Parker, skills enabled him to build three hous- ents, Paul and Joehanna (Holden) his name can be made to the Anderson Aiden, McKenzie, and Izabella; one es. He was a giver and a teacher; Anderson of Shrewsbury; a brother, Children’s Educational Fund, care of great-granddaughter Freya as well as he passed these skills onto his sons. Kevin Anderson of Holden; sisters, Central One Federal Credit Union, 714 his brothers Wayne Allen and his wife Earle built a vacation home on Lake Colleen Johnson and her husband Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Judy and Frank Allen. He is prede- Wickaboag in 1990 and renovated it ceased by his grandson Zachary. He in 2013. The beautiful hickory floors was born in Ware, son of the late Earle attest to his talent. and Nancy (Jones) Allen. Although Earle leaves us physically Linda C. Pelletier, 74 Earle was a hardworking, loving, the legacy he leaves behind will have WEST BROOKFIELD- Linda Gardening Club, the West Brookfield faithful husband. He married Phyllis a profound effect which is evident in C. (Corbett) Pelletier, 74, of West Genealogy Society, and an avid crafter. in 1964 in West Brookfield while her the many lives he influenced, his acts Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Besides her husband and daughter, parents Hermann and Mildred Patt of kindness, the guidance he provided, Thursday, July 16, 2020. Linda also leaves behind her sister-in were missionaries in Kenya, Africa. his loyalty to his family, and his smile Linda was the law, Helen Dauplaise and husband They started their life together in a that could light up a room which now daughter of the late Ernie of Middleboro and her brother trailer in North Brookfield while he lights up our hearts. Harriet Bensen of in law, Laurence Pelletier of Rocky was working as a toolmaker at Pratt & The family would like to extend their Joliet, Illinois. She Hill, Connecticut. She was pre-de- Whitney. After purchasing property in gratitude for the care takers at the leaves her loving ceased by her brothers in law Michael West Brookfield, Earle started building Elaine Center. A graveside service will husband of 25 years, Pelletier and George Pelletier, both of their home and then got drafted into be held at Worcester County Memorial William F. Pelletier of Springfield. the Army in 1966. Phyllis moved back Park with military honors on Friday, West Brookfield, and Linda was a positive light and a cre- home to the family farm – her parents July 31st at 1:30. For everyone’s health daughter, (Angela) ative soul. She had a wonderful sense had returned from Africa. Their first and safety, along with current regula- Michelle Corbett of of humor and a love of animals. She born son was born while Earle was tions, masks must be worn along with Milwaukee, WI. She was born in Prince will be missed by all who knew her. serving his country in Vietnam. After social distancing. In lieu of flowers, Frederick, MD and grew up in North Service will be held at a later date. coming home from Vietnam, he moved memorial donations may be made to Salem, NY In lieu of flowers, memorial donations his family to Virginia to finish out his the First Congregational Church of She worked as an aerospace and civil may be made to Second Chance Animal time with the Army. He was discharged West Brookfield or the Elaine Center engineering draftsperson for over 25 Services, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, in 1968. The family moved back to live in Hadley. years. Afterwards, until her retire- MA 01515 orat secondchanceanimals. with Phyllis’ parents on the farm while Varnum Funeral Home, Inc, 43 ment, she owned and operated Sweet org. Earle continued to work on their home East Main Street, in West Brookfield Arts Bakery out of her home in West Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East and working at Pratt & Whitney. A is assisting his family with arrange- Brookfield. Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- year later, their home was finished ments. Linda was a loving and devoted wife, ing her family with arrangements. enough to move into. After the garage and mother. She enjoyed the opera An online guest book is available at and had a passion for genealogy. She varnumfuneralhome.com was a prominent member of Brookfield Join Us for a Marjorie Olson Barstow, 84 Celebration of Life for NORTH BROOKFIELD- Marjorie O her fun in the sun during the winter Barstow, passed away peacefully, July months with a very active community 21, 2020 at the age of 84. Marjorie was of friends from around the country. Elaine E. the only child of Richard and Rose She is survived by her loving Olson born in Worcester, on November children, Lee Barstow and his wife (Ruddy) Hibbard 6, 1935. Maureen of Stratford, CT; Wendy Marjorie graduated Barstow of North Brookfield; and from the Rhode Island Tracey (Barstow) Pajala of Oxford. She who passed away on Friday, July 17 at her home with her family by School of Design in was beloved by her four grandchildren; 1956. She worked Marissa, Chelsea, Alec and Nathan. her side. Because of the pandemic situation, there were no calling and raised a family She was predeceased by her husband in Rumford, RI for of 55 years, Peter Barstow. hours. over 25 years where Due to the concerns facing us at this A Celebration of Life will be held on the grounds of her beloved she held several posi- time surrounding social gatherings, tions in Design and all services will be held privately for Purple Onion at 105 North Main St., West Brookfield, MA 01585 Technical Illustration immediate family only. There will be on Saturday, August 1st from 10 am-2pm. Informal attire, please. with the City of Providence Planning celebration of her life when it is safe Committee and the Providence Journal to do so. Memorial donations may be Wear Elaine’s favorite color red, or purple to honor her afflictions among others. All her life she was a made in Marjorie’s name to either the with epilepsy and dementia. Family and friends are all welcome talented artist who provided inspira- American Cancer Society www.cancer. tion through her wonderful real-life org - donate3.cancer.org/ or The Lake to join us in celebrating Elaine’s life, and to honor this beautiful drawings. Lashaway Community Association, In 1982, she designed, built and PO Box 72, East Brookfield, MA 01535. woman. moved to a home in North Brookfield Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East ~ George, Emily, & Patrick ~ on Lake Lashaway with her husband Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- Peter to enjoy their later years. In 1997 ing her family with arrangements. she acquired a winter home in North An online guest book is available at Fort Myers, FL with Peter and enjoyed varnumfuneralhome.com. Dane F. Varney, 67 NORTH BROOKFIELD - Dane F. Brookfield for several years, before Varney, 67, of North Brookfield, died retiring in 2018. Among vintage car on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home, enthusiasts, he was well known for following a period of declining health. his expert restoration of these vehi- He leaves his cles when he worked for Mr. Jefferson son, Christopher of Brookfield and Mr. Frank Cook of F. Varney and his North Brookfield. One of those cars companion Amanda was exhibited in the Dr. Seuss Museum Bouley; his grandson, in Springfield. Xander; his mother, He absolutely loved cars and was Sylvia A. Varney of a genuine car enthusiast. In his East Brookfield; three spare time, he’d watch or read any- brothers, Richard thing about automobiles just to learn “Dick” Varney and more. He was especially fond of Ford his wife Ellen of Spencer, Gene Varney Mustangs and older European sports and his companion Toni of East cars. He recently became a grandfa- Brookfield, and Lex Varney of East ther and loved every minute spent with Brookfield and two sisters, Pamela his grandson Xander. J. Le Beau and Diahn S. Simonelli, Services for Dane will be held pri- both of East Brookfield, as well as her vately, and there are no calling hours. nephews, Matthew Varney, Paul and In lieu of flowers, memorial donations Thomas Le Beau, Torrey Simonelli and may be made to East Quabbin Land “Every Town Deserves his niece, Alicia R. Varney and several Trust, P.O. Box 5, Hardwick, MA 01039- cousins. He also leaves his former wife, 0005. Luann (McEvoy) Varney. He was born Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East in Ware, son of Sylvia A. (McLaughlin) Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- a Good Local Newspaper” Varney and the late Donald F. Varney. ing his family with arrangements. Dane worked as an automotive An online guest book is available at mechanic and auto body repair tech- varnumfuneralhome.com www.Stonebridgepress.com nician at Varney’s Garage in East Friday, July 31, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­13 Police Reports SPENCER POLICE LOG matter (Adams Street), fight; 5:54 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 10:00 p.m.: med- 7:41 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 8:31 a.m.: fire/woods/grass (I. Capen Road), utility ical/general (Maple Street); 10:11 p.m.: mv stop (West Main Street); 8:39 a.m.: WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 pole fire; 5:58 p.m.: disturbance (School suspicious mv (Valley Street); 10:31 p.m.: medical/general (Valley Street); 8:48 a.m.: 12:10 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 12:15 Street), verbal altercation; 6:08 p.m.: offi- 911 call (West Main Street), info taken. animal complaint (Chestnut Street), par- a.m.: elderly matter (Lincoln Street), spo- cer d (West Main Street), hay bale in FRIDAY, JULY 17 rot in tree; 8:52 a.m.: mv stop (Charlton ken to; 12:17-12:39 a.m.: buildings checked, road; 6:08 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main 12:17-1:27 a.m.: buildings checked, Road); 9:03 a.m.: officer wanted (Cooney secure; 12:42 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); Street), re: stolen bike; 6:19 p.m.: fire alarm secure; 1:32 a.m.: animal complaint (Main Road), contractor blocking road; 10:00 12:44 a.m.: building checked, secure; 1:05 (Main Street), services rendered; 7:56 p.m.: Street), cat/kittens near road; 1:34-1:55 a.m.: officer wanted (Charron Street), van- a.m.: accident (Wire Village Road), report accident (Thompson Pond Road), report a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 6:15 a.m.: dalism; 10:50 a.m.: mv stop (West Main taken; 1:05 a.m.: building checked, secure; taken; 8:15 p.m.: elderly matter (Lincoln medical/general (Charron Street); 7:40 Street); 10:52 a.m.: mv stop (West Main 1:11 a.m.: mv sto (Main Street); 1:17-2:31 Street), spoken to; 9:14 p.m.: officer wanted a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 7:58 a.m.: Street); 11:03 a.m.: mv stop (West Main a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 2:39 a.m.: (West Main Street), spoken to; 9:40 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 8:17 a.m.: mv stop Street); 11:16 a.m.: mv stop (Smithville fire alarm (Sherwood Drive), services ren- officer wanted (Pleasant Street), restrain- (Main Street); 8:34 a.m.: officer wanted Road); 11:23 a.m.: medical/general (West dered; 6:07 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); ing order inquiry. (West Main Street), poss. theft of trailer; Main Street); 11:42 a.m.: medical/general 6:26 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 6:29 a.m.: THURSDAY, JULY 16 8:36 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 9:36 a.m.: (Prospect Street; 11:45 a.m.: officer want- suspicious persons (Main Street), spoken 12:25-1:31 a.m.: buildings checked, animal complaint (West Main Street), ed (Greenville Street), contractor block- to; 6:39 a.m.: mv stop (Ash Street); 7:13 secure; 4:45 a.m.: abandoned 911 call stray dog; 10:51 a.m.: mv stop (Greenville ing road; 11:45 a.m.: mv stop (West Main a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), (Chestnut Street), disconnected; 5:20 a.m.: Street); 11:01 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); Street); 11:53 a.m.: officer wanted (Marble LTC change of address; 7:37 a.m.: mv stop mv stop (North Spencer Road); 5:24 a.m.: 11:01 a.m.: DPW call (Bixby Road), req. Road), spoken to; 12:05 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 7:41 a.m.: suspicious mv mv stop (Main Street); 5:27 a.m.: mv stop water shut-off; 11:15 a.m.: mv stop (Main (Valley Street); 12:54 p.m.: officer wanted (Browning Pond Circle), investigated; (North Spencer Road); 5:35 a.m.: mv stop Street); 11:28 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); (Lake Street), info taken; 1:05 p.m.: med- 7:48 a.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 7:49 (North Spencer Road); 5:45 a.m.: mv stop 12:40 p.m.: medical/general (Gold Nugget ical/general (Langevin Street); 1:15 p.m.: a.m.: parking violation (Ash Street), tick- (Charlton Road); 5:54 a.m.: lost/found Road); 12:53 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); officer wanted (Bay Path Road), family et issued; 8:04 a.m.: mv stop (Charlton (West Main Street), system card found; 1:14 p.m.: harassment prevention order ser- issue; 2:13 p.m.: parking violation (High Road); 8:27 a.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 6:35 a.m.: mv stop (West Main Street); vice (Mechanic Street); 1:21 p.m.: restrain- Street), ticket issued; 2:13 p.m.: parking 8:45 a.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 8:47 7:18 a.m.: medical/general (Cherry Street); ing order service (Mechanic Street); 1:43 violation (High Street), ticket issued; 2:40 a.m.: animal complaint (Main Street), 10:24 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 10:40 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 1:55 p.m.: 911 p.m.: building checked, secure; 2:52 p.m.: stray cat; 8:59 a.m.: officer wanted (West a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 11:00 a.m.: 911 call (Kingsbury Road), hang-up; 2:14 p.m.: 911 call (High Street), hang-up; 3:12 p.m.: Main Street), Auburn PD bolo; 9:03 a.m.: call (West Main Street), Harrington CT restraining order sevice (Norhwest Road); medical/general (Crestview Drive); 4:39 mv stop (Charlton Road); 9:48 a.m.: mv down; 11:18 a.m.: mv stop (Maple Street); 2:15 p.m.: mv stop (Grove Street); 2:22 p.m.: p.m.: suspicious persons (North Spencer stop (Main Street); 10:05 a.m.: mv stop 11:22 a.m.: mv stop (North Spencer Road); mv stop (North Spencer Road) 2:28 p.m.: Road), investigated; 5:04 p.m.: officer (Main Street); 10:09 a.m.: medical/gen- 11:33 a.m.: restraining order service mv stop (West Main Street); 4:42 p.m.: mv wanted (North Spencer Road), spoken to; eral (Charlton Road); 10:10 a.m.: fraud (Pleasant Street); 11:58 a.m.: mv stop (Main stop (Route 49); 4:48 p.m.: mv stop (Maple 5:27 p.m.: mv stop (Route 49); 5:44 p.m.: (Northwest Road), scam IRS call; 10:11 Street); 12:16 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); Street); 4:59 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); disturbance (Church Street), fight; 6:02 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 10:26 a.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), services ren- 5:02 p.m.: elderly matter (Maple Street), p.m.: parking complaint (Main Street), fraud (Donnelly Road), scam call; 11:20 dered; 1:52 p.m.: animal complaint (Chery spoken to; 5:13 p.m.: juvenile mater (Lloyd mv in fire lane; 6:07 p.m.: accident (Main a.m.: mv stop (Maple Street); 11:25 a.m.: Street), spoken to; 2:36 p.m.: medical/gen- Dyer Drive), info taken; 5:33 p.m.: miss- Street), report taken; 7:30 p.m.: officer officer wanted (Bixby Road), poss. theft; eral (Crestview Drive); 2:50 p.m.: 911 call ing person/adult (Main Street), female w/ wanted (West Main Street), Sturbridge 11:32 a.m.: mv stop (Maple Street); 11:36 (West Main Street), Harrington CT down; dementia; 5:57 p.m.: abandoned 911 call PD bolo; 8:00 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), 3:53 p.m.:911 call (West Main Street), no (West Main Street), hang-up; 7:19 p.m.: 8:01 p.m.: RV complaint (Lake Street), LTC change of address; 11:57 a.m.: offi- contact; 3:59 p.m.: fraud (Northwest Road), suspicious persons (Shore Drive), info scooter in roadway; 8:40 p.m.: fireworks cer wanted (Pleasant Street), spoken to; unemployment scam; 4:15 p.m.: mv com- taken; 7:39 p.m.: mv stop (Howe Road); complaint (Hastings Road), investigated; 11:57 a.m.: disturbance (South Street), dis- plaint (Main Street), erratic mc operators; 7:55 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Lloyd Dyer 8:56 p.m.: mv stop (Maple Street), Phillip ruptive male; 12:13 p.m.: officer wanted 4:16 p.m.: animal complaint (Mechanic Drive), open line; 8:09 p.m.: parking vio- John Baker, 37, 46 Cherry Street, Spencer, (Valley Street), discarded gas can; 1:02 Street), kitten in tree; 4:40 p.m.: abandoned lation (Adams Street), ticket issued; 8:16 OUI liquor, negligent operation, failure p.m.: mv lockout (Main Street), assist- 911 call (West Main Street); 5:01 p.m.: mv p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 9:26-9:56 p.m.: to stop/yield, speeding, arrests; 9:00 p.m.: ed; 1:06 p.m.: elderly matter (West Main stop (North Brookfield Road); 5:04 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 11:40 p.m.: mv fireworks complaint (Main Street), inves- Street), spoken to; 1:06 p.m.: harassment suspicious mv (North Brookfield Road), stop (Main Street); 11:55-11:59 p.m.: build- tigated; 10:09 p.m.: fireworks complaint prevention order service (Main Street); investigated; 6:19 p.m.: medical/general ings checked, secure. (Lloyd Dyer Drive), investigated; 11:04 1:26 p.m.: suspicious persons (North (Salem Street); 6:38 p.m.: medical/general SATURDAY, JULY 18 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 11:34 p.m.: Spencer Road), req. welfare check; 1:41 (Ash Street); 7:14 p.m.: fire/woods/grass 12:02 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 12:10- building checked, secure; 11:53 p.m.: mv p.m.: DPW call (Pleasant Street), gas line (Main Street), info taken; 8:29 p.m.: animal 1:11 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 1:12 stop (Main Street). break; 3:08 p.m.: LTC issued/2 (West Main complaint (Charlton Road), stray cat; 8:52 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 1:22-2:25 a.m.: SUNDAY, JULY 19 Street), assisted; 3:09 p.m.: FID issued p.m.: building checked, secure; 9:13 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 7:24 a.m.: med- 12:00 a.m.: 911 call (Paxton (West Main Street), assisted; 4:19 p.m.: mv stop (West Main Street); 9:41-9:46 p.m.: ical/general (Lincoln Street), lift assist; mv stop (Maple Street); 4:21 p.m.; juvenile Turn To POLICE page ­­­A15

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Sharing will and trust and long-term, close Insightful your morning Coffee resources can save money and relationships can grow, build a sense of community StonebridgePress.com StonebridgePress.com Friday, July 31, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 POLICE a.m.: building checked, secure; 11:03 a.m.: Road); 4:28 p.m.: mv stop (Elm Street); SUNDAY, JULY 19 continued from page A13­­­ disabled mv (Main Street), assisted; 11:18 4:31 p.m.: LTC issued (West Main Street), 1:14 a.m.: larceny (Main Street), report a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 11:24 a.m.: assisted; 4:36 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), taken; 9:55 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), Road), accidental; 12:04 a.m.: mv stop mv stop (Lyford Road); 11:34 a.m.: mv Carlos Quinones, 56 Overlook Street, verbal warning; 11:28 a.m.: mv stop (North Spencer Road); 12:08 a.m.: build- theft (Browning Pond Road), info taken; Whitinsville, possession Class A drug, (Mannville Street), verbal warning; 11:39 ing checked, secure; 12:10 a.m.: mv stop 11:36 a.m.: elderly matter (West Main arrest; 5:39 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West a.m.: welfare check (Baldwin Street), (North Spencer Road); 12:12 a.m.: suspi- Street), info taken; 11:52 a.m.: medical/ Main Street), no contact; 5:39 p.m.: officer transported to hospital; 12:04 p.m.: assist cious mv (Donnelly Cross Road), inves- general (Clark Road); 12:10 p.m.: medi- wanted (Chestnut Street), req. escort/pick citizen (Pleasant Street); 4:33 p.m.: welfare tigated; 12:12 a.m.: medical/general cal/general (Charron Street); 12:25 p.m.: up meds; 5:53 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); ch3ck (Soojians Drive), services rendered; (Lincoln Street); 12:25-12:25 a.m.: build- fraud (Treadwell Terrace), unemploy- 6:01 p.m.: disturbance (Adams Street), 11:10 p.m.: stolen mv (Main Street), report ings checked, secure; 12:29 a.m.: suspiciou ment fraud; 12:34 p.m.: medical/general Robert S. Harris, 26, possession Class A taken; 11:55 p.m. investigation (Main mv (Greenville Street), investigated; 12:43- (Howe Village), lift assist; 1:35 p.m.: offi- drug, carrying dangerous weapon, arrest; Street), services rendered. 12:56 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 12:59 cer wanted (South Spencer Road), escort/ 6:50 p.m.: abandod 911 call (Main Street), MONDAY, JULY 20 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 1:20-2:26 a.m.: retrieve propery; 1:49 p.m.: officer wanted no contact; 7:59 p.m.: parking complaint 12:54 a.m.: investigation (Main Street), buildings checked, secure; 2:42 a.m.: mv (Smithville Road), spoken to; 2:54 p.m.: (Prospect Street), parking spot blocked; services rendered; 8:35 a.m.: assist citizen stop (Maple Street); 7:21 a.m.: medical/ abandoned 911 call (West Main Street), no 11:42 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 11:45- (South Main Street), report taken; 11:26 general (Lincoln Street); 9:27 a.m.: officer contact; 3:17 p.m.: multiple LTC issued/5 11:49 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 11:51 a.m.: assist citizen (South Main Street); wanted (Howe Village), welfare check; (West Main Street), assisted; 3:56 p.m.: p.m.: mv stop (May Street). 11:44 a.m.: mv stop (Mulberry Street), ver- 9:54 a.m.: officer wanted (Paxton Road), 911 call (West Main Street), brush fire/ bal warning; 1:12 p.m.: restraining order welfare check; 10:12 a.m.: mv stop (Main Route 84; 4;07 p.m.: RV complaint (Ledge # # # service (Baldwin Street), served; 6:36 p.m.: Avenue), RVs in road; 4:14 p.m.: aban- assist citizen (Soojians Drive); 7:29 p.m.: Street); 10:14 a.m.: 911 call (Greenville LEICESTER POLICE LOG Street), misdial; 10:17 a.m.: abandoned doned 911 call (Taylor Drive), no contact; assist other PD (Main Street), services 911 call (Church Street), spoken to; 10:40 4:16 p.m.: medical/general (Maple Street); THURSDAY, JULY 16 rendered; 8:36 p.m.: assist other agency a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 10:52 a.m.: 4:38 p.m.: mv stop (Greenville Street); 4:48 5:39 a.m.: accident (Main Street), report (Main Street), no action required; 9:40 mv stop (Main Street); 11:12 a.m.: mv stop p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), erratic taken; 9:37 a.m.: welfare check (Pleasant p.m.: suspicious mv (Logan Street), inves- (North Spencer Road); 12:20 p.m.: lost/ operator; 5:11 p.m.: abandoned 911 call Street), transported to hospital; 10:10 a.m.: tigated; 10:27 p.m.: harassment (Wasilla found (West Main Street), c/c found; 12:37 (Main Street), no contact; 5:41 p.m.: med- mv stop (Main Street), name and address Drive), services rendered; 11:53 p.m.: dis- p.m.: medical/general (Main Street); 1:15 ical/general (Sherwood Drive); 6:02 p.m.: redacted from polic log, op w/suspended turbance (Main Street), refered. p.m.: suspicious persons (Paxton Road), officer wanted (West Main Street), spoken license, criminal application issued; 10:53 TUESDAY, JULY 21 investigated; 2:01 p.m.: mv complaint to; 6:20 p.m.: medical/general (Crestview a.m.: ambulance (Main Street), trans- 3:27 a.m.: suspicious mv (Mulberry (Main Street), erratic operator; 2:50 p.m.: Drive); 6:37 p.m.: building checked, secure; ported; 11:43 a.m.: disabed mv (Huntoon Street), spoken to; 5:37 a.m.: arrest warrant fire alarm (Charlton Road), services ren- 6:49 pm.: fraud (West Main Street); 7:48 Memorial Highway), services rendered; service (out of town, no location specified dered; 3:36 p.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut p.m.: mv stop (Maple Street), Andrew S. 12:14 p.m.: assist ticitzen (Charlton Road), on police log), investigated; 5:59 a.m.: mv Street), being held against will; 3:50 p.m.: Dufresne, 37, 60 Nugget Drive, Charlton, advised civil action; 1:51 p.m.: welfare stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 8:56 building checked, secure; 3:57 p.m.: mv OUI liquor, negligent operation,speed- check (Main Street), transported to hospi- a.m.: investigation (Soojians Drive), ser- stop (McDonald Street); 4:27 p.m.: mv stop ing, arrest; 7:55 p.m.: medical/general tal; 2:34 p.m.: mv stop (Huntoon Memorial vices rendered; 9:06 a.m.: mv stop (Main (Cranberry Meadow Road); 4:40 p.m.: mv (Dufault Road); 8:07 p.m.: mv repossessed Highway), mv towed; 3:48 p.m.: suspicious Street), verbal warning; 9:39 a.m.: welfare stop (Greenville Street); 5:19 p.m.: mv stop (Cherry Street), assisted; 9:27 p.m.: mv activity (Main Street), spoken to; 4:02 p.m.: check (Pine Street), peace restored; 2:18 (North Brookfield Road); 5:35 p.m.: offi- stop (Main Street); 9:50 p.m.: medical/ RV complaint (Soojians Drive), unfound- p.m.: assist other agency (South Main cer wanted (May Street), m/f altercation; general (Howe Village); 10:12-11:38 p.m.: ed; 4:29 p.m.: investigation (Maple Lane), Street), services rendered; 5:35 p.m.: mv 5:43 p.m.: animal complaint (Main Street), buildingsc checked, secure; 11:40 p.m.: mv services rendered; 6:17 p.m.: erratic oper- stop (Huntoon Memorial Highway), ver- baby skunk under porch; 6:18 p.m.: officer stop (Main Street); 11:44-11:50 p.m.: build- ator (Towtaid Street), report taken; 7:54 bal warning; 7:21 p.m.: erratic operator wanted (Main Street), unwanted party; ings checked, secure; 11:59 p.m.: mv stop p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), verbal (Huntoon Memorial Highway), no action 6:45 p.m.: disabled mv (Howe Road), spo- (Main Street. warning; 8:54 p.m.: erratic operator (South required; 8:39 p.m.: assist other PD (South ken to; 6:47 p.m.: officer wanted (Bixby TUESDAY, JULY 21 Main Street), unfounded. Main Street), no action required; 9:22 p.m.: Road), welfare check; 6:51 p.m.: elder- 12:00-12:27 a.m.: buildings checked, FRIDAY, JULY 17 disturbance (Mulberry Stre), unable to ly matter (Main Street), welfare check; secure; 12:31 a.m.: officer wanted (West 1:37 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), locate. 7:20 p.m.: building checked, secure; 7:42 Main Street), spoken to; 12:55 a.m.: build- verbal warning; 2:10 a.m.: suspicious mv WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (East Charlton ing checked, secure; 1:03 a.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), spoken to; 3:17 a.m.: wel- 2:02 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), ver- Road), accidental; 8:17 p.m.: mv stop (Main (Main Street); 1:21-2:05 a.m.: buildings fare check (Pleasant Street), report taken; bal warning; 6:20 a.m.: erratic operator Street), 9:22 p.m.: mv stop (West Main checked, secure; 6:01 a.m.: mv stop (Main 7:07 a.m.: parking complaint (Main Street), (Main Street), unable to locate; 7:00 a.m.: Street); 11:25 p.m.: mv sto (West Main Street); 8:21 a.m.: mv stop (West Main gone on arrival;10:58 a.m.: investigation ambulance (Marshall Street), transport- Street); 11:39 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); Street); 8:39 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); (Maple Lane), services rendered; 3:21 p.m.: ed; 7:34 a.m.: assist other agency (South 11:50-11:55 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 8:52 a.m.: fraud (Main Street), unemploy- restraining order service (South Main Main Street), no action required; 8:55 a.m.: 11:58 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street). ment scam; 9:58 a.m.: disturbance (Maple Street), served; 5:12 p.m.: family problem welfare check (Lake Avenue), services MONDAY, JULY 20 Street), info taken; 10:21 a.m.: animal (Clark Street), peace restored; 7:48 p.m.: rendered; 9:53 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), 12:13-12:43 a.m.: buildings checked, complaint (Chestnut Street), dog tied lost/found (Stafford Street), services ren- verbal warning; 11:59 a.m.: mv stop (Main secure; 12:46 a.m.: suspicious mv on porch; 10:50 a.m.; mv stop (Charlton dered; 8:10 p.m.: soliciting (Whittemore Street), verbal warning; 12:31 p.m.: mv (Donnelly Cross Road), investigated; 1:00 Road); 11:07 a.m.: mv stop (West Main Street), spoken to; 8:42 p.m.: assist citi- stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 1:04 a.m.: medical/general (Browning Pond Street); 11:25 a.m.: elderly matter (Clark zen (Main Street); 11:07 p.m.: disturbance p.m.: welfare check (Lake Avenue), ser- Road), lift assist; 1:03-1:54 a.m.: buildings Road), welfare check; 12:02 p.m.: restrain- (Church Street), spoken to; 11:58 p.m.: mv vices rendered; 2:03 p.m.: restraining checked, secure; 5:56 a.m.: officer wanted ing order service (Browning Pnd Road); stop (Main Street), verbal warning. order service (Main Street), unable to (West Main Street), Oakham PD bolo; 12:38 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 12:58 SATURDAY, JULY 18 serve; 4:10 p.m.; welfare check (Main 6:12 a.m.: mv theft (Sherwood Drive), p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street); 1:03 p.m.: 2:09 a.m.: mv stop (Huntoon Memorial Street), services rendered; 4:42 p.m.: mv Jeep Cherokee; 8:27 a.m.: commercial mv stop (Main Street); 1:04 p.m.: medical/ Highway), written warning; 3:29 a.m.: stop (Main Street), written warning; 4:50 alarm (Linden Street), services rendered; overdose (Charron Street); 1:22 p.m.: mv family problem (Utica Street), peace p.m.: investigation (Mayflower Road), ser- 8:52 a.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street); 9:01 stop (Main Street); 2:23 p.m.: medical/gen- restored; 7:08 a.m.: accident (South Main vices rendered; 4:51 p.m.: mv stop (Main a.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 9:08 a.m.: eral (Kingsbury Road); 2:25 p.m.: medical/ Street), mv towed; 11:44 a.m.: restrain- Street), spoken to; 5:16 p.m.: invesgation mv stop (Charlton Road); 9:20 a.m.: mv general (School Street); 2:40 p.m.: medi- ing order service (Stafford Street), served; (Lake Avenue), services rendered; 5:50 stop (Pleasant Street); 9:25 a.m.: mv stop cal/general (West Main Street); 2:41 p.m.: 11:56 a.m.: investigation (Maple Lane), ser- p.m.: animal complaint (Soojian Drive), (Charlton Road); 9:38 a.m.: mv stop (Main medical/general (Mechanic Street); 2:47 vics rendered; 8:31 p.m.: accident (Main services rendered; 6:07 p.m.: animal com- Street); 9:52 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); p.m.: mv complaint (North Spencer Road), Street), report taken; 9:18 p.m.: welfare plaint (Soojians Drive), gone on arriv- 10:11 a.m.: fraud (Paxton Road), account erratic operator; 2:59 p.m.: medical/gener- check (Stafford Street), protective cusody; al; 8:12 p.m.: family problem (Crestwood hacked; 10:43 a.m.: animal complaint al (Howe Village); 3:36 p.m.: fire/woods/ 11:07 p.m.: accieent (Paxton Street), mv Road), arrest; 11:16 p.m.: assist citizen (no (South Spencer Road), loose horses; 10:59 grass (Grant Street), illegal burn; 4:05 towed. address noted on police log), spoken to. p.m.: restraining order service (Woodside Help Wanted Call today 508-764-4325 and have your help wanted ad in 11 papers next week!

Light Equipment Operator (LEO): Town of Spencer seeks applicants to fill the Light Equipment Oper- HOUSEKEEPER ator position in the Highway Department. This position is responsi- WANTED ble for the operation of light equipment, snowplows, motorized and WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS non-motorized hand tools. The work involves repair and mainte- is accepting applications for the following positions: Individuals Only nance of highway infrastructure including but not limited to roads, 508-885-7673 sidewalks, stormwater systems and street signs, vegetation control, snow plowing and sanding, maintenance of parks, cemeteries, and grounds. This highly responsible position is subject to emergency Woodstock Elementary School The Town of call-ins to respond to emergencies. High School diploma or GED School Nurse North Brookfield plus a Mass CDL Class B are required, additional license and certi- fications beneficial. The willingness to be trained and increase skills Effective 2020-2021 School Year is looking to hire an Accountant and licensing is required to succeed in this position. Pay for this po- and a Treasurer. sition ranges from $20.95/hr. to $25.03/hr. and includes a generous benefits package including clothing allowance, continuing educa- Please apply on line: Please visit www.northbrookfield.net www.applitrack.com/woodstockschools/onlineapp JOBS for more information. tion, and license cost reimbursement. Submit resume and standard Town application available at Submit your resume to www.spencerma.gov to Town of Spencer, Town Administrator’s Woodstock Board of Education is an [email protected] Office, 157 Main Street, Spencer MA 01562. Equal Opportunity Employer by August 3, 2020. Subject to Union Rules and Regulation, EEO Employer.

Laborer, Water Department: Mechanic / Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO): Town of Spencer Water Department seeks ap- NOW HIRING! plicants to fill the position of Laborer. This posi- The Town of Spencer seeks qualified applicants to fill the HEO/ We are looking for dedicated hard tion will work with Water Operators in the dai- Mechanic position in the Highway Department. This position is working individuals to join our team! ly maintenance of the water supply, treatment, responsible for the repair, retrofit and service of Highway Equip- and distribution systems. The ideal candidate ment and Vehicles, including welding and fabricating steel com- Positions available : will have a High School diploma from a vo- ponents. The position also is responsible for operating of heavy Shipper/inventory specialist cational school, have strong math and science and light equipment, plowing and salting, repairing and main- skills, and be willing to continue their educa- QA Tech taining stormwater systems, repairing streets and sidewalks, de- tion in the water industry including obtaining Mixers/Packers/Pumpers professional licensing as a Water Treatment and bris removal and other tasks assigned by the Foreman or Superin- Water Distribution Operator. Experience with tendent. The position is expected to perform skilled labor duties, Operations Manager operating lawn care equipment and hand pow- be able to lead the repair activities and be the OSHA Competent Continuous Improvement Manager er tools beneficial. The candidate will be subject Person on site. This highly responsible position is subject to emer- to emergency call-ins for water main breaks. gency call-ins to respond to emergencies. High School diploma $250.00 Sign on bonus for Hourly positions This entry level position fits into the succession or GED, plus five years of related experience in operating heavy Great pay and benefits! plan for the department. Pay for this position equipment, a Mass CDL Class B, and Hoisting 2A are required, ranges from $19.41/hr. to $23.16/hr. and in- additional license and certifications beneficial. Base pay for this cludes a generous benefits package including Apply @ clothing allowance, continuing education, and position ranges from $23.12 to $28.49 and includes a generous https://saraleefrozenbakery.comcorporate/careers license cost reimbursement. benefits package, including clothing allowance, continuing edu- Submit resume and standard Town application cation, and license cost reimbursement. Superior Cake Products available at www.spencerma.gov to Submit resume and standard Town application 94 Ashland Ave., Southbridge, MA 01550 Town of Spencer, Town Administrator’s Office, (available at www.spencerma.gov) to Town of Spencer, 157 Main Street, Spencer MA 01562. Subject to Union Rules and Regulation, Town Administrator’s Office, 157 Main Street, Spencer MA EEO Employer. 01562. Subject to Union Rules and Regulation, EEO Employer. 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, July 31, 2020

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along with Lake Wickaboag On July 20, a vehicle was stolen you have a discussion with Preservation Association from Sherwood Drive in Spencer. ROBILLARD Chelsea Hagopian continued from page A9­­­ another group that hurls (LWPA), have announced that A short distance away, a vehicle insults and predispose your on Thursday, Aug. 6, Lake previously stolen from Browning “There are good and bad peo- thoughts? They are trying to Wickaboag will receive an algae- Pond Road was recovered in graduates from ple on both sides”. This was silence those that don’t agree cide application to treat for algae. Hartford, Conn. Police are con- an entirely true and non-rac- with them. To make dreams A spot herbicide treatment for cerned about a group of thieves ist statement. He is the presi- above a reality there is only Widener University selected nuisance weeds may also stealing vehicles throughout the dent of the United States. He one decision you should CHESTER, Pa. — Widener occur on that day. area and transporting them to represents ALL the people of make in this fall’s election. University conferred degrees to SOLitude Lake Management, Hartford. this country. The fake news Vote for Trump and make more than 1,100 undergraduate the contractor hired by the West During the final week of June, and Democrats like use their America great again for all and graduate students this year. Brookfield Board of Health to the Sturbridge Police responded favorite term to shut down races. If Trump wins, we can The university created a digi- apply the herbicide and algaeci- to two reports of stolen vehicles, conversation. The say it is all shout “Free at Last, Free tal hub to celebrate the milestone de, has requested that the use of plus multiple vehicle break-ins. a “dog whistle.” They claim at last, Hallelujah”. accomplishments of the 2020 the lake’s water be restricted as Over the past year, the depart- that it is a secret message Mark Robillard graduates from a safe distance. follows: ment has investigated 12 stolen to another group. How can Spencer The graduates are also invited Swimming, fishing and boating vehicles and 40 break-ins across to participate in a re-scheduled one day – Aug. 6 town. Police have recovered commencement ceremony at The Livestock watering for two multiple stolen vehicles from WASHINGTON health. Masks are really sim- Mann Center for the Performing days- Aug. 6 & 7 Hartford, and additional towns continued from page A9­­­ ple, yet we all can’t seem to Arts in May 2021. Direct Drinking for four days- have been affected as well. get on board. If we can’t all The graduates hailed from Aug. 6, 7, 8 & 9 “We were also informed that higher rates than white agree to wear masks then the 33 states, from Pennsylvania to Irrigation for six days-Aug. 6, 7, a vehicle was stolen from South Americans and while that is rest of our COVID response is Hawaii, and 6 different countries, 8 9, 10 & 11 Street in Oakham during the important to know, COVID is hopeless. including Iceland, Saudi Arabia, A second algaecide treatment same time period,” read a state- dangerous to all Americans. As I read more and more and Morocco. The youngest grad- will be conducted on Thursday, ment issued by the Spencer Police Our best hope at saving and understand what is in uate was 20 years old, while the Aug. 20. The use of the lake’s Department. lives and keeping the econo- people’s hearts, especially oldest was 67. They included: water will be restricted as follows: If you have information on the my open is wearing masks. what is in the hearts of those Chelsea Hagopian of West Swimming, fishing and boating theft in Spencer, contact Detective Whether schools should be standing on the roadside for Brookfield graduated with a one day – Aug. 20 Inzerillo at 508-885-6333. open or not is complex and it Trump after all that has hap- Master of Social Work from Livestock watering one day – Meanwhile, residents through- overlaps and intersects with pened…It increasingly looks Widener’s School of Human Aug. 20 out the region are urged to take public health, personal health hopeless. Service Professions . Direct Drinking one day – Aug. precautions to protect their of teachers, childcare needs Terrance Washington Widener University is a pri- 20 vehicles. Many thieves target of parents, children’s’ educa- Spencer vate, metropolitan university Irrigation one day – Aug. 20 unlocked vehicles. tion, and children’s’ mental that connects curricula to social Members of the LWPA will “I can- issues through civic engagement. notify boaters and swimmers by not stress Dynamic teaching, active schol- placing signs on streets leading enough arship, personal attention, leader- to the lake and by placing red to please PUT YOUR TRUST IN US ship development and experien- flag buoys on the lake. As part remember TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE tial learning are key components of their education program, they to always Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 of the Widener experience. A will also send a reminder to res- lock your Diane Luong 774-239-2937 comprehensive doctorate-grant- idents through the local cable vehicle and ing university, Widener compris- Maria Reed 508-873-9254 access channel before the applica- secure all ReMax Advantage 1 es seven schools and colleges that tion begins. your valu- offer liberal arts and sciences, If you need additional infor- ables,” said 25 Union St., Worcester MA 01604 professional and pre-profession- mation, please feel free to contact Sturbridge CALL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS Licensed in MA & CT al curricula leading to associate, SOLitude Lake Management, at Interim baccalaureate, master’s and doc- (508) 885-0101. Police toral degrees. Visit the universi- Chief Earl ty website, http://www.widener. Dessert. edu/ Police seek

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