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This week’s Quote ‘Taste of the Towns’ fundraiser “Real success is finding your lifework in the benefits marching band work that you love.” David Community event continues tradition of support McCullough BY KEVIN FLANDERS in fundraising, offering a variety NEWS STAFF WRITER of delicious foods. All proceeds SPENCER — Guests got a support the DPHS Marching INSIDE true “Taste of the Towns” last Panther Band, which recently Saturday, Oct. 25, at David took home three stars from an Obituaries...... B Sect Prouty High School, as the annu- impressive showing at a state al event drew a strong lineup of competition. Calendar...... B Sect restaurants from throughout the “We enjoy doing fundraisers Classroom Corner...... A6 area. that involve the community, In what has become a highly and we have always had great Viewpoint...... A8-9 anticipated community event, support at this event,” said Taste of the Towns puts the “fun” DPHS Marching Band Boosters Police Logs...... A18 President Annie Shea, whose Kevin Flanders photos four sons were all members of Sports...... A10-11 Emma Moroney, left, and Emily Nairn, the marching band. of the Marching Panther Band, are Fourteen restaurants, cater- ready to serve pizza. LOCAL Please Read TASTE, page A12 Leicester library jumps up on state list

Expansion project could see state A living legend money next year honored Page A3 BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ “Tina” Cherry, a library number 3 so, unless the NEWS CORRESPONDENT trustee and chairwom- sky falls, we should get LEICESTER — News an of the Expansion our state funding next that the proposed $8 mil- Campaign. year,” Cherry said. Kevin Flanders photo LEARNING lion expansion of the Officials recently The project will dou- Leicester Public Library learned the 120-year-old ble the size of the cur- Father Patrick Ssekyole has been named as the jumped to the third spot library, which is listed rent library, make the new priest at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in West on the state funding list on the National Register entire building usable Brookfield. has restored hope to the of Historic Places, is slat- space and handicapped town. ed to get $4 million from accessible, update the “It looks like I might the state in July. heat, air-conditioning see it done in my life- “We’ve moved up from and computer and phone Love, humility time,” said Ernestine number 19 on the wait- ing list two years ago to Please Read LIBRARY, page ­A12 and dedication Pair of Leicester Ssekyole arrives at Boy Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank West Brookfield Page A5 church

BY KEVIN FLANDERS several years of experi- SPORTS NEWS STAFF WRITER ence in leading church- WEST BROOKFIELD es throughout central — No matter what Massachusetts, he is church he has called eager to make the shift home, Father Patrick from his last parish Ssekyole always in Worcester to West strives to serve his par- Brookfield. ishes with love, humil- “I am excited to be ity and dedication. here. I told the parish- Recently announced ioners that I come here Kevin Flanders photos as the new priest at to serve them, and From left, Kaidyn McDowell, 5, Kyah McDowell, 4, Patty McDowell, and Corey Our Lady of the Sacred they have welcomed Tantasqua girls’ McDowell, 1, display a range of costumes. Heart Parish, he is me with open arms,” soccer punches ready to share these said Ssekyole, whose three hallmarks with new parish covers both postseason ticket CREATIVE his new community. Brookfield and West Page A10 Growing up in a Brookfield, as well as a COSTUMES Catholic family in handful of individuals civil war-torn Uganda, from other communi- Opinion Ssekyole relied heavily ties. LEICESTER — For a upon faith to guide him Ssekyole delivered Get Your quarter of a century, the through the darkest his initial sermon to Leicester Lions Club has Point Across times. He recalls being Sacred Heart parishio- put on a Halloween party curious about religion ners last Sunday, and Page A8-9 for area children, and this from the age of seven he is hoping to quickly year’s event Sunday, Oct. 26, or eight, and he later become familiar with Police Logs at the Leicester Town Hall, earned a scholarship all 300-plus members saw some of the most inven- to travel to the United of the church. He also Page A18 tive costumes yet. From States and study at wants to learn the tra- robots to movie heroes, fam- Chicago’s Mundelein ditions and activities ilies certainly showed their Seminary. Now, with creativity.For more photos, Please Read PRIEST, page ­A13 Jada Smith, 10, of Leicester, featured one of the turn to page A17! most unique costumes of the night. 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 Mizikar receives positive performance evaluation, raise

BY KEVIN FLANDERS efforts toward completing five how we were budgeting and added. “His communication the residents of Leicester.” NEWS STAFF WRITER goals. Utilizing an assessment changed that whole process.” skills are outstanding, and he Selectmen not only appreci- LEICESTER — Call Kevin scale that ranged from a score Mizikar earned an average also did a great job of meet- ate Mizikar’s commitment to Mizikar the rookie of the year. of 1 (needs improvement) to score of 8.9 in the first section ing with department heads and achieving goals but also his The town administrator’s 10 (outstanding), selectmen of the review, and his overall changing the way we do busi- dedication to helping the town efforts in just his first year on routinely gave Mizikar high evaluation score for both sec- nesses in Town Hall.” thrive at every level. After the job were so impressive to marks in such areas as com- tions was 8.5. Buckley and his Mizikar, meanwhile, is such an impressive first year, selectmen that their evaluation munication, management/ colleagues were particularly already turning his attention selectmen and residents alike of his performance on Monday, administration, and Board of impressed by Mizikar’s abil- to how he can help the town are eager to see how he follows Oct. 20, warranted a 3.5-percent Selectmen relations. He also ity to analyze the budget and continue to improve over the it up in year two. salary raise. earned top scores in several identify areas where it could be course of the coming year. He “What I appreciate most Credited with shifting the other categories, a testament improved. In the past the town was thrilled by the diligent about him is his loyalty to the town from financially uncer- to his work ethic throughout a has often faced deficits and work of town employees this community,” Buckley said. tain to solvent, among a long year that provided a number of struggled to balance the budget past year. “He is driven to do his very list of other accomplishments, challenges. at town meetings, but Mizikar “I would like to thank the best and succeed for the town. Mizikar earned a $3,535 raise “He came into a difficult sit- studied averages of what each Board of Selectmen for their He deals with easy situations to lift his salary to $104,535. The uation after override efforts town department was spending leadership and every town and tough situations, and he is Board’s comprehensive perfor- failed, but he looked at the and found ways to help estab- employee for their hard work always forthright.” mance review focused on seven way things were being done lish a better budgeting process. throughout the year,” Mizikar major components of the town and systemically changed “He was very active in pre- said. “We did a lot to get the Kevin Flanders can be reached administrator’s daily duties, as them,” said Board of Selectmen senting packages and mak- town moving in the right direc- at 508-909-4140, or by email at well as an evaluation of his Chairman Tom Buckley in a ing explanations to residents tion, and we will continue to kflanders@stonebridgepress. follow-up interview. “He saw at town meetings,” Buckley work hard to meet the needs of com. Local Relay for Life ranks 12th in New England in funds raised

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN Southbridge Town Council Chairman and Relay for that was also shared by the community as a whole. NEWS STAFF WRITER Life Co-Chairman Shaun Moriarty. “There’s even a “I see so much community participation in SOUTHBRIDGE — Out of 25 communities in New kitchen. It’s like a mini-apartment.” Southbridge,” said Falco. “There were just so many England, Southbridge was #12 in funds raised for the Southbridge has hosted Relay For Life for 17 years. people. Everyone seems to know everybody. It’s a Relay For Life in 2014. Over that time, the town has raised roughly $3.5 mil- tight-knit community.” From January to the Relay event in June, lion. The event itself sees more than 50 teams each Moriarty said being #12 in New England is some- Southbridge collected $219,623 to go towards cancer year and around 9,000 participants, including about thing Southbridge should be proud of. The area does research and other programs that aim to help patients 200 survivors. While most of the money is raised not benefit from any of the fundraising, yet the com- and families in their fight against cancer. during the actual Relay event, Falco said many towns munity put their heart into raising the money. “We are very lucky in New England and particular- start fundraising as early as January, during Team “We are short changed in terms of perception,” said ly in Massachusetts,” said Lauren Falco, a Relay For Captain Meetings. Moriarty. “We stepped up to the plate and dug deep Life Specialist, who was involved in relays in Auburn, Moriarty’s team, What the Dickens?!, raised a little like we do every year. It speaks very highly of the Worcester and Southbridge. “A lot of the research over $8,000 this year towards the cause. This is the sec- people and the effort. One thing you can say about done by the American Cancer Society is done right in ond time they have hit $8,000 and Moriarty is hoping people from Southbridge is that whether they have a our backyard. It goes right to the hospitals in bigger for $10,000 next year. Their big fundraiser is a Chili lot of money or not, everybody is touched by cancer cities, like Boston, Worcester.” Cook-Off and Trivia Night. and understands why fighting it is so important. They Massachusetts is also home to two Hope Lodges, a “Southbridge doesn’t have big corporate sponsors often times donate despite having limited means. program that raised money goes towards. like some other Relays,” said Moriarty. “Every dollar They understand the struggle and pay it forward the “If you’re not from the area and getting cancer treat- is raised through hard work and efforts by the people most.” ment in Worcester or Boston and you need a place to that take part at the relay. The bake sales, the din- stay, rather than paying for a hotel near the hospital ners.” Olivia Richman may be reached at 508-909-4132 or by you can go to Hope Lodge and stay there for free,” said Falco said she was amazed by Southbridge’s Relay e-mail at [email protected]. For Life Committee and their passion. It’s a passion

Water Trail and the New England Spencer), said, “We at Common Ground called for the linkage of cities and their National Scenic Trail. Land Trust are so pleased to hear this populations to natural environments NEWS BRIEF “I am glad that this federal funding good news about this grant that will and recreation opportunities. will be used locally to assist the key help us further the recreational use of Colin Novick, executive director of partners and applicant organizations in properties in our area. We are looking the Greater Worcester Land Trust, said, defining goals and a vision for the trail, forward to working together with the “connecting the people of the City of designing an effective community out- MSCPP to make this happen.” Worcester with Mount Wachusett, New Midstate Trail awarded reach program, and planning the final Another coalition partner, Ed Hood, Hampshire and Rhode Island with a path of the trail,” said U.S. Rep. Jim executive director of the Opacum Land hiking path, has been the Holy Grail of National Park Service McGovern. “This project is a worthy Trust, said, “Continuing to improve local open-space trail work for decades. cause, and very deserving of assistance and secure the Midstate Trail for the The Midstate Trail crosses several of assistance from the NPS.” public benefit and regional tourism is our conservation areas, and we are The Midstate Trail Conservation The MSCPP is a coalition being an important priority for land conser- very invested in the preservation of this Partnership Project (MSCPP) is excit- formed in order to assist and sup- vation and outdoors organizations all amazing and historic trail.” ed to announce that the National Park port the Midstate Trail Committee along its route. We firmly support the Service (NPS) has awarded the Midstate (of the Worcester Section of the leadership of the Greater Worcester Trail a technical assistance grant. AMC). The MSCPP will be made up Land Trust for their work to protect and Belanger endorsed by ELM The NPS assistance will be through of the Massachusetts Department of improve the trail in the region south of the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Conservation and Recreation, trail Worcester, and along its entire route, Doug Belanger of the 17th Assistance (RTCA) Program for 2014- groups, local land trusts, conservation and look forward to partnering with Worcester District has been named 2015. The RTCA program supports com- organizations and town planning and this work in whatever ways we can.” an “Environmental Champion” munity-led natural resource conserva- conservation boards. MSCPP’s mission Heather Clish, AMC’s director of con- and has been endorsed for reelec- tion and outdoor recreation projects is, with the help of this NPS grant, to servation and recreation policy, said, tion by the Environmental League across the nation. They have previ- build lasting and ongoing partnerships “We are very pleased that the National of Massachusetts Action Fund (ELM ously provided planning assistance in that will ensure that the trail corri- Park Service has selected the Greater Action Fund) and Clean Water Action. Massachusetts for the Southern New dor is available for the recreation and Worcester Land Trust and the volun- “Doug Belanger understands the con- England Trunkline Trail (SNETT), enjoyment of future generations. This teer Midstate Trail Committee of the nection between the environment and Connect Historic Boston (biking and partnership is currently in the alliance Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to the economy,” said George Bachrach, walking trail), the Last Green Valley building stage. The Midstate Trail is convene partners across the region and president of the ELM Action Fund. over 92 miles long and runs from Rhode develop a plan for promoting the trail “Clean energy technology has created Island to New Hampshire. The trail and ensuring that it continues to be 80,000 new jobs in the Commonwealth, All In-stock Wallpaper passes through the 14 towns of Ashby, the iconic close-to-home recreational and Doug understands the synergy Ashburnham, Westminster, Princeton, outlet it is today. Volunteers have been between the environment and the econ- $12.50 Double Roll Hubbardston, Barre, Rutland, Oakham, hard at work on this 92-mile central omy. It’s our future.” Leicester, Spencer, Charlton, Oxford, Massachusetts trail for decades, and we Elizabeth Saunders, Massachusetts $ 6.50 15’ Borders Sutton and Douglas. The trail cross- look forward to working with NPS and director for Clean Water Action said, es over Mount Wachusett and Mount the Midstate Trail communities on this “Across the state, ordinary people’s Watatic as well as through several project.” lives are impacted by the challeng- state forests, including Crow Hills in Another aspect of this grant will be es of climate change, toxic chemical Drive a little to choose a lot Leominster, a popular rock climbing to explore linking the City of Worcester exposures, and air and water pollution. 505 Worcester St., location. and adjacent towns to the Midstate Doug Belanger will be a leader for the Southbridge, MA Jan Parke, president of the Common through a connector trail. Local, state Commonwealth and an advocate for the 01550 Ground Land Trust (Leicester/ and federal open-space plans have long health of all communities.” 508-764-2075 Almanac ­A Stonebridge Press STAFF DireCTORY How to Use publication President & Publisher Frank G. 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Photos courtesy of Al Labelle Tom Olszta won the Yellow Pages Tom Olszta at the Candlepin Hall of Fame Championship, live, and won $10,000 back dinner. in 1980.

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN been victims of one another.” Tom Olszta competing in the Yellow Pages NEWS STAFF WRITER Championship When did you start bowling? For many people, finding out they live in the same neighborhood — the “I started around 2. I was always same town — as a celebrity or a legend bowling with my grandfather. I started can be very exciting. bowling heavily again around 9 years ily house. My wife and I lived upstairs “You know that actor? He used to go old in Southbridge, at Hippodrome and my grandparents were downstairs. to my middle school!” Lanes. When I was 16 I was already try- When I got home, my grandfather was A man known by many as the great- ing to bowl with the men. But I couldn’t shaking like a leaf. He was so proud of est candlepin bowler ever, as the “Larry at that time. All of a sudden, they said me! I can just picture him. I was very Bird of Candlepin Bowling,” who recent- there’s no age limit. Another 16 year close to my grandfather. He was the ly was added to the Candlepin Hall of old, Dave Romani [from Westfield] and I best man at my wedding! Winning the Fame, used to live in Southbridge and went crazy. We were unstoppable. They tournament — that was the proudest I practiced right at Hippodrome Lanes. were definitely sorry they let us bowl! was. I’ll always remember it.” His name is Tom Olszta. After that time, it went back up to 18 Does anyone else in your family Courtesy photo He moved to Southbridge when he years old.” bowl? This screenshot from a movie on the Leicester was 7 (and later to Sturbridge when Police Department’s Facebook page shows he got married to his wife, Karen) and Did you ever think you’d get this the drugs collected in the department’s drug continued to travel throughout New far with candlepin bowling? “My kids like to bowl. Now I have two grandsons, Aaron and Nathan take back kiosk being prepared by Detective England, collecting more and more Timothy Fontaine for transportation to the “Not really. I just enjoyed doing it. Fontaine, who bowl at Bogey Lanes titles, championships and prizes. At Sept. 27 National Prescription Drug Take- 16, he competed in the Massachusetts It was something I was good at. I just in East Brookfield. They’re very good. Nathan, who is 12, has won state tour- Back Day collection site at the Leicester State Men’s Open Singles and won. bowled all the time. It’s not a sport that Recycling Center. He’s a 3-time World Candlepin Bowling you can make a living at. I worked hard nament three years in a row at his age Council’s Bowler of the Year, and has – I worked my job and on the weekends I division. Aaron is 16 so he’s with tough- finished in first place eight times. He is did tournaments. It was nice. It afforded er bowlers, but he’s doing excellent. a 3-time winner of WCVB-TV Boston’s me a nice house.” They love their bowling, which makes Leicester groups Live Championship Show. me want to bowl now. I was up there last And you’ve probably bowled in the Where did you work? week. I’m still sore after bowling. I don’t same lanes he did as a child, the ones he do it anymore. Aaron and Nathan gave host successful used to practice in with his grandfather, “I started off working at American induction speeches at the induction din- Ben Hamilton. Living in Florida now, Optical in Southbridge. Then I was ner — another memory I’ll treasure Drug Take-Back Day Olszta comes back up to Massachusetts manager at Hippodrome Lanes. The forever.” once a year to bowl with his grandsons, owner ended up selling it. I was upset LEICESTER — The Leicester Police Do you still bowl today? the two boys responsible for nominat- — a big part of me was gone. But life Department and the Leicester Recycling ing Olszta into the Candlepin Hall of goes on. In the last 15 years I worked at Center collected three large bags of pre- “I bowl once a year when I come up Fame. Frito Lay out of Worcester. I was always scription medications for destruction to Massachusetts in the summer. I go Stonebridge Press Staff Writer Olivia working 50 to 60 hours a week. Bowling during the Sept. 27 National Prescription bowling with my grandsons. I’ll bowl Richman recently had the chance to was a part-time job for me. But I did Drug Take-Back Day. maybe twice. Then I’m too sore. They’re catch up with Olszta to chat about his good at it.” The bags were transferred from police trying to beat me. Unfortunately, I still career, the sport that made him famous custody over to the Drug Enforcement bowl pretty good. The 12-year-old has and being inducted in the Candlepin What do you love most about Administration at the conclusion of the beaten me once. I find a way to beat Hall of Fame. bowling? collection hours. It is estimated that them!” these three bags put the amount of drugs You were inducted into the Hall of “The friends that I met. The people I collected during this program close to or Do people recognize you? Fame on Oct. 18. Tell me how that met. It was nice. You meet people from over the 600-pound mark. felt! all walks of life. The friendships, every- The Leicester Police Department “Yes, sometimes.” thing. … Massachusetts is the strong- would like to thank the Leicester “It felt good. It was nice being nom- hold of candlepin bowling. Maine, Recycling Center, who partnered with Even in Florida — where there’s inated by my grandsons [Aaron and Vermont, New Hampshire, into Canada police for the ninth time on this import- no candlepin bowling? Nathan Fontaine] who live out in – that’s where it is. I bowled all over ant project. The Recycling Center team Brookfield. It was quite an honor. There there. I live in Florida now. They don’t makes the logistics of the collection pos- “Even down here in Florida! I’ve had were about 300 people at the dinner. know what candlepin bowling is down sible. There were eight of us inducted that here. They’ve never heard of it!” a couple of people say, ‘I remember you, night, six on competitive ability and you bowled on TV!’ Yes I did! It’s comi- two for their contribution to the game.” What do you think has made you cal at times.” TOUGH win so many championships and BACON! Was it a surprise? break so many records? What advice do you have for peo- ple looking to get into candlepin bowling? CHECK OUT THE “I knew it was happening. They did “I think to be good at any sport, you it secretly but I found out. They got the have to have natural ability. Then you SPORTS ACTION! phone call three days before my birth- take it from there. I had the right people “Enjoy yourself, have fun. It doesn’t day. They couldn’t wait for my birthday teaching me. It was something that took matter how good you are.” so they told me, “Happy birthday, you off very easily for me and very quickly. are being inducted to the Candlepin By the time I was 13, I was already bowl- Olivia Richman We Are Open Year Round 9am-5pm Hall of Fame!” ing in pro leagues. It’s just something may be reached at that as a young kid I got very good, very 508-909-4132 or by Brookfield Orchards What was it like being with the quick and I loved doing it.” e-mail at olivia@ 12 Lincoln Rd., N. Brookfield, MA 01535 • 508.867.6858 • 877.622.7555 Follow signs from Rts. 9, 31, 67 or 148 other recipients? stonebridgepress. com. SNACK BAR What are some moments in Hot Apple Dumplings w/ice cream “We all know each other. I’ve been your bowling career you’ll always Apple Pies, Reg. & Sweet ‘n Low APPLES bowling since I was 16 professionally. remember? 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TOWN OF LEICESTER NOTICE OF BID

Your Local Roll-Off Specialist The Town of Leicester is accepting bids Weekend for one 1992 Ford 1 ton dump truck Special $245 as is. This truck can be seen at the 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton Highway Dept, 59 Peter Salem Rd., 15 yd. 2 Ton = $320 • 20 yd. 3 Ton = $410 Leicester. Should you have any questions, please call 508-892-7021. All bids must be Roll Off Containers in a sealed envelope marked “Equipment Weekend Dumpsters Bid” and delivered to the Leicester Town for the Homeowner Hall, Selectmen’s Office, by November 6, Houses • Attics • Cellars 2014, 5:00 p.m. 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 Board of Selectman Leicester, MA Town of Leicester Fully Insured READING NEWSPAPERS IS A QUEST LIKE NO OTHER 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 Camp Marshall Fall Festival provides family fun

SPENCER — The Camp Marshall Fall Festival offered fun for the whole family on Saturday, Oct. 25, with tractor rides, horsemanship displays, pony rides, a costume contest, and more.

Kevin Flanders photos Mia Gonyer, of Agawam, takes in the sights. Families enjoy a scenic tractor ride through the farm.

Olivia Bosquet, of Spencer, learns the basics from Kat Stewart. Mike Hasselman, of Rutland, enjoys the festival with his 2-year-old granddaughter Ellery Hasselman.

Taima-Jay Coulomb, 10, of Ware, took home several ribbons. Equestrians ready their horses before the judging Julia Zukowski, 10, of Hubbardston, is ready to ride. component.

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BY KEVIN FLANDERS to the dedication of Zimmerman, of Leicester. Before they NEWS STAFF WRITER their parents and move on, though, they have taken time LEICESTER — Two Boy Scouts from other volunteers. to help prepare the next round of lead- Leicester’s Troop 123 have fulfilled the In order for the ers who will inherit the troop. requirements necessary to earn the kids to continue to “Both of us are winding down, but we prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. earn higher ranks, wanted to make sure the troop will be During a ceremony on Sunday, Oct. he noted, they must in good hands in terms of leadership,” 19, scouts Joseph Jubinville and Greg participate in activ- Jubinville said. “It’s important to have Patient were announced as Eagle Scouts ities that require a well balanced group of parents, and at St. Pius Hall. Their significant scout- extensive volun- I definitely think the troop is in good ing accomplishment was celebrated by teer efforts. These hands going forward.” several local leaders, including Senator include overnight Members of Troop 123 take part in Michael Moore, Leicester Police Chief camping excur- several outings each year, including Jim Hurley, and Leicester selectmen sions, among other whitewater rafting, camping, and trips Tom Buckley and Doug Belanger. activities, during to places of historical significance. Several of their fellow scouts were in which adult partic- Since not every scout can make every attendance as well to congratulate them ipation is needed. trip, Jubinville said it’s important to on a feat that takes many years of com- “If we didn’t offer a variety of trips so each individ- mitment to achieve. CUTLINE: Courtesy photo have parents who ual can make at least one or two events. For Troop 123, the feat has become From left to right, Joe Jubinville and Greg Patient are congratulated want to help out, Currently the troop is at an all-time a fairly regular occurrence in recent during their Eagle Scout ceremony by Sen. Michael Moore. we couldn’t do any high in terms of enrollment, with 22 kids years. of the campouts,” involved. Ten years ago that number “We have had six Eagle Scouts in the added Jubinville, stood at two, but through solid parental last three years alone,” said Scoutmaster who has served as and volunteer support the troop has Brian Jubinville. “Before that there as first aid, community citizenship, Troop 123’s scout- thrived. Soon it will be time for the was a gap of ten years between Eagle cooking, emergency preparedness, and master for seven years. Overall, he’s torch to be passed to the next round of Scouts.” personal fitness. It’s not simply a mat- been active in scouting leadership for leaders, but Jubinville is confident they According to the Boy Scouts of ter of progressing through the ranks twelve years. “It’s all about the volun- are up to the challenge. America website (www.scouting.org), – scouts must demonstrate a mastery teers who make it happen.” scouts must complete several projects to of certain skills before earning badges. Soon Jubinville will be stepping Kevin Flanders can be reached at become Eagle Scouts, including earning Jubinville and other scouting leaders down from his position with the Scouts, 508-909-4140, or by e-mail at kflanders@ a total of 21 merit badges in such areas attribute the kids’ recent success not as will his leadership partner Peter stonebridgpress.com. only to their own commitment but also Eagle Scout project repaints Main Street hydrants

“It was something that needed to be done, and he came forth on his own,” said SPENCER — Thanks to Eagle Scout James Laney and Boy Scout Troop 201, all the town’s Water Department superintendent Steven J. Tyler. of the fire hydrants down the Main Street corridor were repainted. Laney, who “I was pleasantly surprised.” Tyler said he was even more impressed when he headed up the project to earn the Boy Scout’s highest and esteemed rank of Eagle saw the standards Laney held throughout the project. “They did a complete and Scout, offered to do the painting. thorough job. It was well-organized and efficient.”

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We’ve been Thursday, Nov. 6: Baked chicken, whole-wheat rolls, potato puffs, peas. ing machine that sold paid for the appraisal and just signed a Monday, Nov. 3: BBQ rib sandwich, for $7,000. contract to sell the entire collection at Friday, Nov. 7: Half Day – No Lunch spinach/corn, rice pilaf. Served That consignment auction. Once in hand, they’ll be cata- Tuesday, Nov. 4: Spaghetti and meat- Treasures actually came from a logued, photographed and sold. Some will balls, broccoli, carrots. client in the Cleveland, go to an auction house in Massachusetts; TRI-VALLEY, INC. Wednesday, Nov. 5: Ham and cheese in Your Ohio area. Some years others will go to a national auction house. ago, when Wayne and Rare, certified coins can either be sold wrap, salad with dressing, school baked Home beans. Monday, Nov. 3: Beef and bean chili, I were working togeth- locally to dealers or collectors, or sold at brown, rice, broccoli, lemon grahams. er, I met with a local national, online auctions. From the won- Thursday, Nov. 6: Baked chicken, PAUL JOSEPH whole-wheat rolls, hash brown, peas. Tuesday, Nov. 4: Cracker crumb fish, woman whose dad derful large cent collection out of north- O’Brien potatoes, Tuscany style vege- lived in Ohio. He had ern Connecticut, we sold numerous coins Friday, Nov. 7: Half Day – No Lunch Served tables, chocolate pudding, sugar free accumulated a num- to collectors and dealers. The higher end pudding. ber of original, country store antiques certified coins are a bit more difficult to Wednesday, Nov. 5: BBQ boneless and collectibles and was at a point where sell locally. Collectors must be serious NORTH BROOKFIELD ribs, hot potato salad, corn niblets, man- he wanted to sell them. Based solely in order to afford some of the rarer large ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on pictures, I signed a contract with cents. Dealers are reluctant to buy the darin oranges. Thursday, Nov. 6: Soup: Vegetable, her on behalf of her dad. We flew out to same coins unless they have a potential Monday, Nov. 3: BBQ rib sandwiches, Cleveland, rented a 26-foot truck at the buyer in line. They don’t want to tie up buttermilk chicken, red bliss potatoes, spinach, corn. mixed vegetables, fresh fruit. airport, and, in three days, inventoried their cash flow for too long. Tuesday, Nov. 4: Spaghetti and meat- and packed the entire contents of his Once we had covered a good num- Friday, Nov. 7: Swedish meatballs, balls, broccoli, carrots. re-created country store. We drove every- ber of local buyers, we then consigned egg noodles, Scandinavian vegetables, thing back on a Saturday, and proceeded twenty (20) certified coins to probably Wednesday, Nov. 5: Warm ham and apple crisp, baked apples. to sell the items at auction. That was fun the best online coin auction house in the cheese wrap, salad with dressing, (and risky), but it turned out well for all. country…Great Collections out of Irvine As you can see, not all wonderful California. They have already sold three “finds” are local. I just finished apprais- (3) of the coins, with the remaining ones ing a 71-coin Morgan and Peace dollar currently online. EDUCATION collection, also out of Ohio. That col- And finally, in our list of long distance lection came via a referral from a fel- inquiries, we are following up with a low auctioneer whom I had attended man in Buffalo, New York, whose wife NOTEBOOK CAI classes with over a 3-year period inherited a massive, and again, diverse at Indiana University. This collection coin collection. That collection is likely included every Carson City Morgan sil- to take several weeks to review, and even Worcester Polytechnic Institute ver dollar ever made. As many of you longer to sell. It’s a collection that will be know, CC Morgan’s are among the most easier to appraise on site, so Buffalo … WORCESTER — Keegan Cole was one of nine student-athletes honored as part sought after coins in the entire Morgan here I come again. of the men’s rowing varsity eight that earned WPI Men’s Student-Athlete of the series. Keep those questions coming; we Week status for the week ending Sunday, Oct. 19. As I write this, I am appraising a appreciate the challenge and opportunity WPI placed sixth in the collegiate eights at the 50th annual Head of the Charles diverse collection from another auction- to assist you in determining the value of Regatta on Sunday. The boat consisting of Kendell Cotton, Matt Foley, Dean eer in Texas. He sent me a complete your treasures. Schifilliti, Jackson Krupnick, Danny Singer, Nick Cebry, Keegan Cole, Matt inventory, along with accompanying dig- Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey Deptula and coxswain Mitra Marvasti-Sitterly was the top finisher from New ital pictures. While it’s not my preference Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, 508-943-6570, England, completing the course in a time of 15:39.607. It marked the first time to give definitive values without actually [email protected]; www.greyghostcorp. during head coach Larry Noble’s 16-year tenure that the Engineers defeated seeing any coins in person, I am able com; The author conducts certified coin Williams at the iconic event. to give him a range of values based on and antique/collectible appraisals, on site his excellent pictures. Once I’m done I’ll estate sales, auctions, and cleanouts. send him a complete, written appraisal Klems costume contest a success

SPENCER — Klems hosted another successful costume contest Saturday, Oct. 25.

Courtesy photos A group photo of all the winners.

Weekly Crossword October 31, 2014 Across 1. Intensifies, with “up” 5. Minute marine ani- mal with transparent body 10. Network of nerves 14. In need of resupply, maybe 15. Ever (2 wds) 16. Chemistry Nobelist Otto 17. Soon, to a bard 18. Hen 19. Blows it 20. Assign too low a value 23. Australian runner 24. Fold, spindle or mutilate 25. Grassland 26. Beldam 28. Orange peels 30. ___-Wan Kenobi 32. Basil-based sauce 34. Fungal spore sacs 35. Change, as the Constitution 37. Put an edge on 38. Inhabitant of west- ern African country 4. E-mail, e.g. 36. Biblical verb 53. Allotted, with “out” The Funniest — 3rd Place: #48 Loofa & Tub, Mia, Oliver, Rebecca, and Kristi; 2nd Place: (2 wds) 5. Pelvic bones 39. Cabernet, e.g. 55. Pigeon’s home #3 Poodle Hunter, Beau and Kate; 1st Place (pictured): #23 Miss Piggy, Tequila and Maria 41. Crown 6. Fatty deposit on 40. Discouraging words 56. Regrets 42. Foray artery lining 41. ___ lab (abbrev.) 57. Catch 44. Nancy, in Nancy 7. Golden Triangle 43. In-flight info, for 58. Dog command 45. Hereditary rulers country short 59. Drivel 49. Atlanta-based sta- 8. The story told in a 46. Snares 60. Altar avowal (2 tion (acronym) novel or play (2 wds) 47. Branch wds) 50. Again 9. One addicted to 48. Buys and sells secu- 62. Absorbed, as a cost 52. Mythical monster drinking rities for quick profits 63. Affirmative action 53. Prefix with phone 10. Perlman of 51. Blubbers 54. Sorcerer “Cheers” 59. Pathetic 11. Momentous 61. Native of Laos 12. Ominous 64. Orphaned child 13. “Star Trek” rank: with new legal family Abbr. 65. Olive stuffing 21. Dash lengths 66. Haunt 22. Blueprint 67. Conveyed by horse- 23. Victorian, for one drawn sled 27. Caught 29. Went out, as a fire Down 31. ___ canto 1. “The ___ Daba Most Original — 3rd Place: #43 Smokey The Scariest — 3rd Place: #40 Michanne, 33. The America’s Cup Bear, Kodiak and Charley; 2nd Place: #16 Walking Dead, Lily and Jenna Ranks; 2nd Honeymoon” trophy, e.g. 2. Emancipation Chief Sitting Bull, Spot and Cara; 1st Place Place: #18 Witch & Spooky House, Rocky and 35. ___ brat (pictured): #13 Moulin Rouge, Rosie, Josie, Dan Litchfield; and 1st Place (pictured): #38 3. Official declamations Walter, Carla and Betty Spider, Daisy, Lisa and Jane. Friday, October 31, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­7 Natural cold and flu remedies Along with a picture postcard land- for a week or more. ginger and lemon to a hot cup of dark chocolate every four hours as an scape, the New England fall season The flu virus can be Take of tea not only soothes the effective anti cough dose for adults. Just brings with it an annual cold and flu contagious from the throat, but ginger’s antimi- be aware chocolate contains caffeine. season that can be as dreaded and brutal day before the onset the crobial properties and lem- • Did you know you can reach into the as a major Nor’easter. of the virus up to a on’s vitamin C help fight the refrigerator to clear congestion? Apple The flu season affects one in five adults, week after. Hint bug. To break up mucus, add juice and purple grape juice both have who will contract the virus this year. By *** a pinch of cayenne pepper properties to help clear congestion and contrast, the average person will suffer How Colds & Flu KAREN to the hot tea. Or try this a runny nose. As a bonus dark grape two or four common colds this annually are spread: Cold and TRAINOR recipe from Food Network to juice is rich in tannins, which have been according to national statistics. flu viruses are spread relieve cold and flu ailments: known to kill viruses. Whether you’re worried about catch- when an infected per- Combine in a mug: the juice • Hot foods may be the weapon to bat- ing a cold or are fretting about the flu, son releases germs in of half a lemon, a quarter tling mucus. Studies show foods such there are alternatives to treating what the air via coughing, sneezing and close size piece of fresh ginger, two teaspoons as chili peppers, horseradish and gar- ails you. From herbs and spices to mas- contact. Cold and flu viruses can live for of honey, and 3/4 cup of boiling water. lic help reduce congestion by driving sage and aromatherapy, the following hours on surfaces such as telephones, Allow to steep for at least three minutes. out mucus. How? The same agent that information and strategies can be valu- desks, doorknobs, etc. Add dark rum if desired. induces tears also helps thin out excess able weapons in the annual battle of the The flu is highly contagious as an • It’s true that chicken broth can offer mucus. cold and flu bug. infected person can spread flu germs a cold and flu sufferers relief, but did you • Coughs and congestion is uncomfort- *** day before symptoms appear and can know it’s the “bone broth” from the able, but relief can be as close as your Cold or Flu? You know you’re sick, but remain contagious for up to a week later. homemade brew that provides much of water bottle. Keep hydrated by drinking not sure how sick. Is it a common cold Studies show children with the flu virus the healing power? Broth made from at least 64 ounces of water a day. Water is or the dreaded flu? Symptoms can be can be contagious for over a week after boiling bones offers magnesium, sulfur, the best expectorant, and will help thin similar at the beginning of the infection. onset. A person with a cold or flu is phosphorus and other trace minerals the mucus and loosen the cough. Since colds and flu are often treated dif- most contagious the first three days of that are easily absorbable not always *** ferently, and an average of 23,000 people infection, when the virus is most con- readily available. Win Dinner for Two at the Publick in the US die from flu related complica- centrated in nasal secretions. To prevent • Whether you like it hot or cold, a House — Your tips can win you a great tions each year, it’s important to identify spreading the flu virus to co-workers compress applied to sinuses can relieve dinner for two at the historic Publick the illness. and the public in general, the CDC rec- congestion quickly. A freeze pack (or House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! 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Because a stuffy nose and aches and pains are water and soap for at least 20 seconds. If mon cold some foods appear to reduce I’m in the business of dispensing tips, symptoms typically present in both colds washing isn’t practical, use a hand san- susceptibility to catching colds, or at not inventing them (although I can take and flu, a temperature reading can often itizer with at least 60% alcohol and rub least reduce the severity of the symp- credit for some), I’m counting on you differentiate the two. A common cold into your hands until dry. toms. Foods containing beta-carotene, readers out there to share your best rarely causes a temperature to reach *** vitamin C, and zinc have shown to have helpful hints! over 101 degrees. Also, body aches are Home Remedies: The following reme- immune repairing and boosting proper- Do you have a helpful hint or handy much more common with the flu virus. dies are effective “first step” treatments ties. Research suggests that zinc (which tip that has worked for you? Do you have *** to cold and flu. Symptoms that last more is in many over the counter products to a question regarding household or gar- Cold Symptoms: Symptoms usually than a few days or become severe should prevent colds) can work to reduce the den matters? If so, why not share them begin with sore throat, runny nose fol- be checked by a physician’ duration and severity of a cold. But it is with readers of The Southbridge Evening lowed by congestion and cough. Mucus • A hot bath can be a powerful cold only effective if it’s started early, at the News? Send questions and/or hints to: may become thicker and darker. A slight chaser and in Chinese medicine very hot very first signs of illness. Take the Hint!, c/o the Southbridge fever is possible. Cold symptoms usually baths are used to “sweat” out a cold at • “Take two squares of chocolate and Evening News, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, last for about a week. During the first its earliest stages. To kick up the detox call me the morning.” may seem an MA 01550. Or e-mail [email protected]. Hints three days that you have cold symptoms, power of a bath, add a few drops of euca- unlikely prescription for cough relief, are entered into a drawing for dinner for you are contagious. lyptus, rosemary or thyme essential oils but research reveals dark chocolate can two at the historic Publick House Inn. For Flu Symptoms: Flu symptoms usually to the water. curb your cough. The secret is thero- more great hints, tune into Take the Hint! come on quicker than cold symptoms Note: Check with your doctor before bromine, an ingredient in chocolate. one minute snippet tips aired Saturdays are typically more severe. They can taking a hot bath if you are pregnant, According to medical studies, therobro- on ORC FM 98.9. 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To the Editor: Republican caucus to repeal this for Retirement For the past four years, I have had job-killing tax. the great fortune to have you elect Locally, I’ve worked hard to make Editorial me state representative for the 6th sure our district and our towns get the Week’ Worcester District. representation you deserve, and the You won’t On Nov. 4, we will once again go support you need. I’ve pushed to prop- see it on the Financial to the polls with important decisions erly fund local aid accounts. Getting calendar, Creeps and Focus to make; I would like to ask for your money back to your town, where it can and it doesn’t continued support. be used more efficiency and with bet- inspire any In my time as your representative, ter transparency is incredibly import- JEFF greeting I’ve worked hard to follow through on ant not just to our municipalities but BURDICK cards, but willies the commitments I’ve made to you — to all of us. National to hold our government accountable Reductions in local aid can have the Save for With all this talk of Ebola and taint- for the way we spend your money, to effect of leading to more overrides and Retirement Week is here again. ed candy, be accessible and responsive to every- debt exclusions, which in turn leads The goal of this week is self-explan- one in the district, and to represent to rising property taxes. While no one The it’s a atory, but what does it mean to you? wonder you with respect and appreciation for likes this, it is especially tough on our Are you vulnerable to the possibility of Minor parents all you do. senior citizens and those living on a reaching retirement without sufficient don’t As your representative I have fixed income. financial resources? If so, how can you Details just hide focused my time on fighting to improve Finally, I told you that I would be ease this risk? their our economic climate in the state and an independent voice for the district. I Let’s look at the “vulnerability” issue ADAM children on putting people back to work, and I have always been willing to work with first. How prepared you’ll be for retire- MINOR inside feel strongly that we’ve made progress anyone who will work with me, so ment — or at least how prepared you in advancing issues for working fam- I’ve worked across party lines, studied think you’ll be — seems to depend, ilies. But still, far too often I hear the bills with a bipartisan eye, and voted not surprisingly, on whether you are Halloween these days. frustration of people who can’t find a for what I felt was best for our commu- currently participating in a retire- Even 20 years ago, kids were freely good job. Unfortunately, for too many nities, our district and our state. Once ment plan such as a 401(k) or an IRA. roaming the streets after dark, pillow- the light at the end of the tunnel is again, I’ve backed that statement up Consider these statistics, taken from the cases in hand, accepting candy from much too faint. by being one of the most bipartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute’s strangers at their front steps. Perhaps So I’ve helped author, and supported legislators in Massachusetts based on 2014 Retirement Confidence Survey: it was a more trusting time. the small business bill of rights to try voting record. • Nearly half of workers without a These days, towns give “official trick- and give companies predictability and I’m proud of the work I’ve done for retirement plan were “not at all confi- or-treating hours,” usually, a couple the confidence needed to hire again. you, and the record I have accumu- dent” about their financial security in hours before darkness sets in when it In addition, I’ve worked to strength- lated. retirement, compared with only about is acceptable to be out on the street. en the bonds between local schools We’ve made some positive strides one in 10 with a plan. Sometimes, these hours don’t even and employers. By working with Bay these past few years but we still have • Thirty-six percent of workers say occur on Halloween…go figure. Path Technical High School, and a long way to go. There is so much at they have less than $1,000 in savings Over the years I’ve been writing this Quinsigamond Community College stake, and a lot of work to be done. I and investments. Of this group, 73 per- column, I’ve made it clear I’m not the in Southbridge we’re helping connect want to thank you for giving me the cent said they and their spouse did not biggest fan of Halloween. Perhaps that’s workers, and future workers, with the opportunity to serve you as your state have a retirement plan, compared to wording it too strongly. I’m not against training they need to benefit them- rep and I am asking for your vote just 11 percent of those with a plan. it. It can be a fun day, especially now selves and employers for jobs right again on Nov. 4. Clearly, it pays to contribute to your that I get to see my kids dressed up here, right now. Peter Durant 401(k) or other employer-sponsored in cute costumes (this year my son is Last year, when the Legislature State Representative, 6th plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b). And, Woody of “Toy Story” fame, and my passed a tax that would burden our Worcester District even if you do have a 401(k) or similar daughter is a strawberry — think the vibrant technology sector, I led the plan, you may want to consider funding living strawberry from “Cloudy With charge with my colleagues in the a Roth or traditional IRA. a Chance of Meatballs 2” for all you Besides contributing as much as you animated feature film nuts out there), can afford to your retirement plans, but I’m just not a fun of gore, violent Gobi’s character, Castriotta’s integrity what else can you do to help boost your images and other things designed to retirement savings? make someone feel creeped out. Maybe To the Editor: can’t help but wipe a tear away as I For one thing, try to control your I’m just a scaredy-cat — the only real Please support Anne Gobi for sen- write this because up until that point debts. It’s not always easy, but try to “scary” movie I own is “The Grudge,” ator. Why? Well, let me share a per- in my life I had never witnessed such consistently live within your means which wasn’t very scary, just creepy sonal story, a story of how Anne Gobi a selfless act, she took her time and and make wise spending decisions. — and I think I only watched that one helped me. her knowledge and helped me, some- Every dollar you don’t spend on debt because someone dared me to. It was It was about 16 years ago. I was a one she had never met before. I was payments could be going toward your pretty awful, even though I jumped a single mom, trying to raise my three grateful. retirement savings. couple times, letting out a squeak or small children on my own. Having This is just an example of who Anne While it’s essential that you save and two in the process. just recently moved to Spencer, I real- Gobi is. That stranger I met 16 years invest for retirement, you can’t forget The thing is, I can understand the ly didn’t know anyone except another ago is still the same person. I am other objectives you may have, such fun of getting dressed up. I loved trick- mom who was bringing her children proud to say that we have remained as helping pay for your children’s col- or-treating growing up. I’ve told many to the same pre-school. In a conversa- friends since. The quality of her char- lege education. Of course, if you’re like stories of the costumes I wore over the tion with this other mom, I explained acter is unwavering and I hope you the vast majority of people, you don’t years, from Ninja Turtles to IRS employ- how I had been separated from my will give her your vote, thank you. have unlimited resources — so working ees, and Super Mario to a clown, a hobo husband for several years, but now Integrity is at the core of who Matt toward two major financial goals at the and a baseball player. I stopped trick-or- he wanted to get divorced so he could Castriotta is. Matt’s long record as same time can certainly be challeng- treating and dressing up for Halloween remarry. I shared with her how I had selectman of Hubbardston proves he’s ing. Nonetheless, a college education near the end of middle school, just no money and would have to repre- hard working and in it for the long can still be a springboard to a success- because I lost interest, but I know sev- sent myself. My new friend took my hall. Matt’s 15 years of service to board ful career, so you may well feel that eral adults who never stopped dressing story to a former classmate of hers resulted in a $12,000 surplus, with all you should do everything within your up, and take Halloween very seriously, and asked her if she could help. Her departments fully funded, when he power to help your kids through school. going all out in decking themselves out friend was Attorney Anne Gobi, and got off the board. He didn’t run and How can you balance the two import- in various costumes for parties and soon after, Anne called me and offered hide when the going got tough during ant goals of investing for your retire- other events. More power to them! It her assistance. the recession. He rolled up his sleeves ment and for your children’s college can be an expensive bill, sure, but I can Anne represented me in my divorce, and, with his colleges, created new expenses? Your best move may be to see the draw. I guess it’s just not for me. fought for a fair child support agree- ways to keep the town running well. start saving for college just as soon as Maybe I’m getting old! Lately, the fur- ment, which allowed me to be able to Matt is a devoted teacher, coach, possible — even when your children are thest I’ve gone down that road is with have a set amount of money of which husband and father. Matt is complete- quite young. By starting early, you’ll my youth group, and it’s not even for I could count on. At the time, I worked ly committed to working for the peo- put time on your side, so you can put Halloween. Around the end of October, as a waitress at night, when I could ple of the 5th Worcester district. Matt away smaller amounts each year than if we hold a “Hero Night,” and we encour- get family and friends to watch my is a problem solver, it’s who he is. you waited until the years right before age our kids to come dressed up as an children so that I could earn a living. I Matt is smart, it’s who he is. But most your kids head off to school. Consider actual person they would consider their was just getting by, so when I tell you importantly, Matt is honest, it’s who investing annually whatever amounts hero. We’ve gotten some great exam- I didn’t know how I was going to pay he is! you can afford to a tax-advantaged col- ples over the years. Last year, I came for an attorney, I didn’t. Matt is the only qualified candidate lege savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. dressed like my father, complete with When we left the court house that in the race for state representative; By investing as much as much as pos- auto glass technician attire, which may day, I started to ask Anne if I could pay he’s a vote you can feel good about! sible in your retirement plan, manag- or not have been directly stolen from her slowly, she told me not to worry ing your debt load and balancing your his closet. I’ll never tell. about it, she was happy to be able to Amber L Start retirement goals with other key objec- At the end of the day, I’ll never steal help and there would be no charge. I North Brookfield tives, you’ll be honoring the message of anyone’s Halloween thunder. Ghouls, National Save for Retirement Week. goblins and witches just aren’t my thing. I prefer to enjoy seeing how my Coughlin: Castriotta the ‘best This article was written by Edward friends fare in their quests to transform Jones for use by your local Edward themselves into different characters. candidate’ for state rep Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact More than anything though, I look for- Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones ward to the smile on my son’s face when To the Editor: man that understands how critical the Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or he gets into character and insists I call I am writing in support of Matt right local aid is to sustaining quality [email protected]. him Woody, and nothing else. Castriotta, as our best candidate for schools throughout the district. “There’s a snake in my boot!” state representative. Matt’s has not forgotten his roots in Matt is a man with diverse experi- small business. It was his experience McPhersons: Stick with Adam Minor may be reached at (508) ence. With 15 years as a selectman in as a small business owner and in the 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- a small Central Massachusetts town, larger corporate finance world that Peter Durant bridgepress.com. he understands the tough decisions allowed him to drive Hubbardston to critical to local government. Unlike run in a more business-like manner To the Editor: sound off towns such as Spencer, where hard — with a tireless approach. He knows Bob and I have followed Peter Durant’s ! decisions weren’t made until voters how to build teams and work with service to his community since Bob rejected seemingly endless increases other organization to execute real appointed him to the Spencer Finance and overrides, Hubbardston has taken change. His Massachusetts Middle Committee. a responsible course and is on signifi- School Track and Field Championship We have been very proud and pleased Pick up after cantly more stable economic footing Meet was a game-changer for mid- with his involvement as Finance than when Matt became involved 15 dle school student-athletes, creating Committee member, member of the your dog years ago. a platform for them to gain skills in a Spencer Board of Selectmen and state What Matt also understands in statewide competitive level and pre- representative. a way that someone without his 20 pare for more senior levels of competi- We strongly support his candidacy SOUND OFF: years of classroom experience is tion. This generates not just opportu- and urge you to vote for Peter Durant for To those of you who continue to walk how critical properly resourcing our nities for the athletes but also revenue state representative on Nov. 4. your dog on others’ property and let public school system remains to the and jobs for the hosting community. them do their business, please pick it future of our communities. He will be Please join me in voting for Matt Bob and Carol McPherson tireless in ensuring the right balance Castriotta on Nov. 4. up. Spencer For those of us who do not have a dog between cost and quality, focusing on Beth Coughlin and keep our yards clean and mowed, supporting programs that work for Brookfield no one wants to step in dog poo! students and teachers alike. This is a Friday, October 31, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Additional letters VIEWPOINT see page A-13

Letters to the Editor Spiewak: Ready to ‘work for you’ Pepe: In support of Durant, Berthiaume

To the Editor: I decided to run for state represen- To the Editor: in both districts so desperately need. I’m Karen Spiewak and I’m running tative because I believe I have the I’ve had the great pleasure of serv- They know about all these issues inti- for state representative. knowledge and experience, drive and ing along side Donnie Berthiaume and mately because they have dealt with For more than 20 years, I’ve worked ambition to make things better. I’ve Peter Durant as selectmen for the town them at the town and state level for to better our community and for the been doing it for 20 years. I’ve worked of Spencer for several years. years. Donnie and Peter possess all the past 20 months, I’ve knocked on your hard in the community, as a volunteer It is my honor to endorse them skills and experience to be a successful doors, had discussions by phone or and elected official, solving problems both for State Representatives in the and effective representatives for the email, and joined you at community by bringing people together. We set Worcester 5th and 6th districts. From districts. events to hear your hopes and con- aside our party affiliation and differ- a front row seat, I’ve watched their Both districts deserve representation cerns. I learned what you care about ing viewpoints to reach a common tireless efforts to improve the quality that understands the issues facing their and what keeps you up at night. goal. We raised awareness and mil- of life for the residents of Spencer. I am citizens on a daily basis, they deserve Some of you worry about quali- lions in funding for great local causes confident they will both do the same for creative problem solving and compas- ty, affordable education. Others are — everything from libraries, to an the people of the districts. They both sionate representation. Donnie and concerned with pay equality and emergency room, to STEM education, genuinely care about the people they Peter will deliver such representation. still more are frightened about job to playgrounds. represent. We couldn’t ask for better advocates. security. Some struggle with health My campaign theme is “Community I know they will both fight on the So once again it is my honor to enthu- issues because of contaminated water, Focused, Results Driven.” That’s the issues that are important to the cit- siastically endorse Donnie Berthiaume Lyme disease, or insufficient access to way I’ve helped this district for 20 izens of the districts and the state, for State Representative for the 5th behavioral and reproductive health- years, and that’s how I will serve you such as, sound state fiscal policies, Worcester District and Peter Durant care. You are troubled that your legal in the Legislature. As proud as I am of advocating for small business, illegal for the 6th Worcester District. rights may lose protection. Many do our accomplishments, I’m even proud- immigration control, and protecting Please vote for Donnie and Peter on not agree with automatic tax increas- er that they were achieved by building second amendment rights, As former Nov. 4! es and insist social service programs strong relationships grounded in coop- selectmen, I know they will fight hard Tony Pepe should be fair for recipients and tax- eration, consensus, and sharing ideas to get back the local aid that the towns Selectman, Town of Spencer payers. You lose sleep worrying about to overcome challenges. I face those being able to retire or to care for aging challenges head on, with conviction parents. Everyone thinks more of our and get results. hard-earned tax dollars should come As your representative, I won’t just DTC announces endorsements back to district towns. occupy a seat at meetings. I’ll tackle These concerns share a common the hard issues to make sure you have To the Editor: Castriotta. As a Hubbardston select- theme — being treated fairly so that the kind of government that responds The Spencer Democratic Town man for 15 years, Matt has balanced you are able to provide for the people to your needs and concerns. Getting Committee has endorsed candidates in 15 budgets and helped create the town you love. work done in Boston requires strong contests for state senator and state rep- website to increase transparency to I have personal experience with bonds with state and local leaders. I resentative. the voters. Matt has been a teacher and many of these problems as the child have worked hard to establish and We enthusiastically endorse Anne coach for several years. As a result he of a single mother who relied on state maintain those relationships and I will Gobi for state senator. Anne is a life- understands firsthand the value and assistance, as the married mother of put them to work for you. Please give long Spencer resident who has dedicat- need for quality public education. Matt two, paying for higher education, as me your vote on Nov. 4. ed herself to providing quality service has struggled with the issues faced by a sole-proprietor building a business, Visit my website, www.ksrepma. to the communities she represents. She local government. He has been a small as someone who raised a family while com, for more information or call me has a track record of advocating pas- businessman and helped organize large attending evening college classes, as a at: 508-248-4642. sionately for the interests of working organizational activities. Matt has health educator who believes deeply Karen Spiewak people and those in need. We have served as a past President of the Mass been blessed for the past several years in a woman’s right to choose, and as a Charlton Selectmen Association. He is well qual- voter who believes balance isn’t mea- with outstanding constituent services ified to serve as state representative. sured solely by party affiliation. and support for local project through For state representative in the 6th the tireless efforts of State Sen. Steve Worcester District, we support Karen Brewer. Wherever you go in Central Spiewak. As a former member of the Vote ‘yes’ on ballot Question 5 Massachusetts, Steve Brewer is regard- Dudley-Charlton Regional School ed as an outstanding public servant. Committee, Karen understands the To the Editor: magazines, cookbooks and scratch tick- Anne Gobi is the candidate best posi- challenges of funding local education. I am writing to express my concern ets – and these all have a cost. If you tioned to continue this tradition of She has a positive track record of regarding the future of the Richard want access to the in-depth knowledge constituent service and community raising money and securing grants. Sugden Library in Spencer. and the flights of fiction freely available support we have come to expect and She helped spearhead the fundraising The Spencer Library has been enrich- from the library, then please support deserve. As our longtime state repre- efforts for the Charlton Public Library, ing lives since 1889 by providing free this historic institution! sentative, Anne has worked side by Fay Mountain Farm, Old Sturbridge services to all the residents of Spencer. Please vote yes on Ballot Question #5 side with Senator Brewer to fight for village, and Harrington Hospital. I think of the library as an education, on Nov. 4. our communities. Karen has advocated to expand access entertainment and enrichment center. The mission of the Richard Sugden Anne is strong on sportsmen rights to behavioral health services. Her prov- Resources for students, programs for Library is to provide open and free issues and is chair of the Agriculture en track record of success in regard to children, and various events for all access to educational, informational, Committee. Anne not only talks the health services, education, and library ages are provided in a warm and friend- recreational, historical, and cultural talk, she rolls up her sleeves to get to services demonstrates that she has the ly atmosphere. resources for area residents through its work. Anne not only supports funds qualities and vision needed to serve as I urge you to vote yes on Ballot collections and programs. The library for rail trails, she volunteers her time a state representative. Question #5 on Nov. 4. is a community center, offering meet- to help clear and improve them. Ann These candidates have the experi- I have been told by other libraries, ing spaces and study areas for a wide not only advocates for cancer research, ence to promote the values of service if the Spencer library loses its accred- variety of library and community she rides her bike in the effort to raise to the local community and fighting itation, the fine residents of Spencer events. funds and awareness for this cause. for working people and those less for- will no longer be able to freely access No matter is too small for Anne to pay tunate. We hope you consider these another town’s library. Rodman and Donna Chase attention to. For a passionate, dedicat- candidates on Nov. 4. Reasons to vote yes: You can read Spencer ed, and hardworking leader in the mold e-mail, Facebook, Kindle, newspapers, of Steve Brewer vote for Ann Gobi. William R. Shemeth III For state representative in the 5th Spencer ‘Let’s restore our beautiful library’ Worcester District, we support Matt

To the Editor: Last time the town services over- On July 1, drastic cuts to the Richard ride lost by 45 votes. On Nov. 4, please Brewer on Gobi: ‘Character counts’ Sugden Library budget went into effect. remember that every vote counts. Seven positions were eliminated and Please vote yes on Question 5 on the To the Editor: can be hurtful. with those positions went young adult, back page of the ballot. Please encour- The political season is drawing to What I do know is the character of children’s and adult programming. age your friends and family members a close, as is my tenure as your state a fellow legislator. I have good and Currently only one children’s program to vote as well. Let’s restore our beau- senator. respected friends who are Democrats (funded by an outside source) is being tiful library to the level that its patrons I have been very honored to serve and Republicans. For those of you offered. have come to expect and enjoy. Let’s the good people of this area. Out of the who know Anne Gobi as I do, work- The library is also facing the possi- make our library a resource of which 10,000 votes I have cast during my ten- ing on hundreds of projects for our bility of decertification because it is all residents of this community can be ure, even my own wife may not have area, striving to help our schools, fire currently not being funded at the low- proud. agreed with some. I know sometimes an departments, and open spaces, I believe est minimum level required for library Lynn Dobson amendment is offered on the floor of the you know character counts. Anne is a services in a town of this size. This is Maryanne Gleason House or the Senate to simply position brave, incredibly conscientious, effec- a legislator on their vote. If they vote tive state representative who goes back the first time in the library’s long his- Mary Anne Slack tory that this minimum level was not yes or no on something, it very well home to Spencer every night. I do not Trustees of the Richard Sugden met. may be used as a weapon in a political give my political support away like Library campaign. If one drills down on the sub- Halloween candy — a person has to stance or the context of an amendment, earn it. I trust Anne Gobi. She has Gobi ‘will work for all of us’ issues may become clearer. I would earned that trust and I hope you can not expect hard-working folks who support her on Nov. 4. To the Editor: one to come to a solution that we were are busy with work, transportation, Sen. Stephen M. Brewer Anne Gobi is the best candidate for all happy with. and raising kids to research matters Barre state senator. I’m sure there are many other orga- of inside politics. However, these votes Anne has proven herself to be a great nizations and individuals that can say leader. She was president of our high the same about Anne’s willingness to school class and continued on to be a help in any way she can. She will work Castriotta ‘will be a strong advocate very successful state representative. hard in the Senate to make sure that the During her time as a state rep Anne peoples’ work gets done. was always available to her constitu- The bottom line is that Anne Gobi for the district’ ents. She is a true advocate of non-prof- is the best candidate for state senator To the Editor: to the position of state representative. it youth organizations including 4-H. because she cares about us as individ- We are writing in support of Matt As a history teacher, coach and par- Through the years Anne has always uals and will work for all of us, not just Castriotta, someone we have known ent, Matt understands the critical need been a big supporter of the 4-H pro- play politics. and trusted for 15 years, for state repre- to support our system of public schools, gram. When there were challenges with Vote Anne Gobi for state senator. sentative for the 5th Worcester District. and he will fight for the local aid to Matt demonstrated many personal schools that is essential for high quality the 4-H program Anne was the first to Dale Davies and political skills that made him a nat- education for all our children. step in to figure out what needed to be Spencer done and worked tirelessly with every- ural leader as a five-term selectman in Matt’s earlier experience as a small Hubbardston, and these skills will make business owner gives him an appreci- him an effective representative for the ation for what it takes to be successful Real life-long Democrat citizens of the 5th Worcester District. in the private sector, and he wants to He worked well under the many pres- help businesses big and small meet the sures that selectmen regularly experi- challenges they face in a tight and com- supports Matt Castriotta ence, and is a fair and steadying voice petitive economy. in circumstances where emotions can Matt will be a strong advocate for the To the Editor: dedicated service and problem solving, override good sense. He understands district and will always be responsive I can think of no one more qualified Matt left the board after presenting a that government works best when more both to the needs and to the ideas of his to serve us on Beacon Hill than Matt budget at Town Meeting with a budget people are informed and involved and constituents. We urge you to vote for Castriotta. surplus. will encourage civic engagement at all Matt Castriotta on Nov. 4. I’ve known him since he was just Hubbardston was lucky to have his levels. a boy. He’s always been honest and service. Let’s hope all of us in the 5th As a selectman, Matt always looked Trudy O’Connell family-oriented. As a selectman, he Worcester District can say that on Nov. for ways to provide a high level of ser- Peter O’Connell took tough stands that didn’t always 5. vice while managing within the signif- Brookfield make him popular. Those tough icant fiscal constraints most towns in stands, however, made Hubbardston Theresa Mongeau the Commonwealth have felt over the one of the best managed towns in cen- Gilbertville past decade. He will bring the same con- tral Massachusetts. After 15 years of cern for wise and careful management 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 SPORTS Tantasqua girls’ soccer punches postseason ticket

Tantasqua’s Camie Hall turns up the field while dribbling the ball against a Renaissance defender.

Nick Ethier photos With keeper Kelsey Emrich watching from afar, Allison Pestaina of Tantasqua boots a goal kick away. ed scrambling,” Warriors head and they doubled their advan- coach Matthew Rickson said tage just 11 minutes later. of not finding the back of the Following a throw-in, net early. “They had to settle Sharlette LaPorte received the down.” ball and crossed a pass onto Tantasqua did settle down, the foot of Ali Gustavson, who though, and a 32nd minute goal scored to double the lead to 2-0. — just eight minutes before “It gives you a little bit of halftime — got the Warriors ease,” Rickson said of the scor- back on track. ing play. “That was huge,” Rickson And although Rickson admit- said. ted that a particular game’s On the goal Abby Befford third goal is typically the most stole the ball and fed Maddison crucial in terms of momentum, Mayberry with a crisp pass. the way his team was playing Lily Lucas of Tantasqua collects Tantasqua defender Lauren Mayberry then did the rest, a two-goal lead was more than the ball while reaching out with her Blakeley runs back to retrieve a delivering a hard, high strike enough. right foot. loose ball. into the net. “Two felt like three today,” “It was right from the text- he said. Tantasqua’s Sharlette LaPorte BY NICK ETHIER would force the Warriors to book,” Rickson explained. Gustavson had three oppor- SPORTS STAFF WRITER turns to the middle of the field fare well in their final regular “That’s how you receive a ball, tunities later in the second while bringing the ball into the STURBRIDGE — In its season contest. that’s how you turn it, that’s half to make it a three-goal offensive end. matchup with the Renaissance Tantasqua did emerge victo- how you pass it through the game — two shots sailed just School of Springfield on Oct. rious, 2-0, but for as much as gap on the floor, that’s how you high, the third was a terrific 18 points needed to qualify for 24, the Tantasqua Regional they dominated territorially it grab it and that’s how you put save — but it didn’t matter as postseason play. girls’ varsity soccer team was took the club a while to get on it in the back of the net. They Renaissance rarely threatened “The girls have been work- looking for a victory perhaps the scoreboard. did it just like the manual’s the Warriors’ defense. Keeper ing hard and this is always more than usual. A win would “We had three clean opportu- written.” Kelsey Emrich made one save a goal for every high school propel them into the Central nities in the first five minutes With a 1-0 halftime advan- for the easy shutout. team,” Rickson said. “It’s a Mass. Division 1 district tour- and then panic mode set in tage, Tantasqua continued to And now sporting a record of good feeling for the team.” nament, while a loss or draw with the girls and they start- play well in the second half — 8-7-2, Tantasqua has earned the Tantasqua, Northbridge field hockey finish regular season schedules with tie

BY JON GOUIN regular season hug and photo-op. from Senosk and beating DiGregorio, qualified for postseason play, which SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The game proved to be a good one, making it 2-2. will get going this week after press time. NORTHBRIDGE — On Friday after- especially for the now 10-7-1 Rams. Each team would then have a hand- The Warriors are No. 7 in the Division noon, Oct. 24, the Northbridge Rams Northbridge jumped out to a 1-0 lead ful of chances, especially McGuire and 1 bracket and will host No. 10 Tahanto and Tantasqua Warriors put the wraps 17:38 into the game thanks to Ashley the Warriors in the final 10 minutes, Regional in a first round matchup. on their 2014 varsity field hockey reg- Senosk, who beat Tantasqua keeper but neither would score again, and the Northbridge, meanwhile, is seeded 14th ular season schedules in a game at the Nikki DiGregorio (11 saves). The play hard-fought contest ended in a 2-2 draw. in the Division 2 tournament and will Middle School. was set up by senior co-captain Megan With solid seasons each squad has face No. 3 Bromfield. It was Senior Day for Northbridge, LaChapelle during a fracas in front and who held a brief pregame ceremony the Warriors goalie never had a chance. celebrating 10 girls who were playing in It didn’t take long for the now 11-4- their final regular season contest. Each 3 Tantasqua squad to even things up was presented with flowers by Athletic when senior forward Jeszy McGuire Director Al Richards and were then led potted the equalizer just 1:12 of game across the field by their parents who time later. Setting up the play was class- had come to share the day to embrace mate Alexa Baker, who took a rebound their waiting coaching staff for one last away from Rams keeper Casey Roche (9 saves) and pushed it along to an open McGuire, who buried the shot to make it 1-1. The teams went to halftime all square, but the Warriors came out of that break with a decided edge and fire to their play. It didn’t take long for ATHLETE the effort to show on the score sheet as of McGuire would strike again, this time the just 1:08 into the half. Baker assisted WEEK the play — again — that would give Tantasqua a 2-1 advantage. JP Leboeuf Northbridge would buckle down, though. By hustling to loose balls and putting in the extra effort when During Bay Path Golf Course’s it counted the most, the Rams would “Spooky’s Red, White and Blue” get the tying goal with 21:42 remain- Jon Gouin photos ing in the game. This time it was the event, Leboeuf aced the par-3 Tantasqua’s Olivia Curtin sneaks in behind a Northbridge player and reaches to steal the ball. captain, LaChapelle, taking the pass eighth hole, using a 4-hybrid from 185 yards. Lucille Newton, Andy Newton and Roland Leboeuf were witnesses to the hole-in-one.

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AUTO • HOME BUSINESS • LIFE Tel: 508-885-6545 Tantasqua’s Jeszy McGuire fires a shot toward the Northbridge net during a 2-2, regular season-ending tie on Friday, Oct. 24. At right: Senior Alexa Baker of Tantasqua prepares to send the ball in on a penalty corner at Northbridge last Friday afternoon. Friday, October 31, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­11 SPORTS Santos’ touchdown pass highlights Southbridge football’s win Pioneers score enough to defeat Leicester

Leicester’s Ryan Stanick awaits the football from the shotgun position.

SOUTHBRIDGE Leicester’s Matt Morrow, left, and Southbridge’s Lucas Cancel both go for the ball, a ball that — Perhaps the pret- Cancel caught for an interception. tiest play during the Southbridge High versus Leicester High football game played Oct. 24 at Harry J. McMahon Field was also the game-win- ner, as Pioneers quar- terback Anthony Santos threw an 85-yard touch- down pass in stride to Eli Perez, which gave Southbridge a 6-0 lead. The Pioneers won the game, 14-0. With 4:18 to go in the opening quarter, Santos pump-faked and then threw a laser downfield to Perez, who found pay dirt. Kicker Tyler Stoever then fielded a high snap and ran it in for the two-point con- version and 8-0 lead, the halftime score. Southbridge added a second half touchdown to account for the 14-0 final. The Pioneers (3-4) and Wolverines (1-6) Maliki Ceely of Leicester follows the blocking of Connor Murphy while carrying the ball. concluded regular sea- son play, and both will off bracket before their year. Southbridge will will play Burncoat at now compete in the respective Thanksgiving host Murdock Oct. 31 at Foley Stadium Nov. 1 at three-game non-play- Day contests finish the 7 p.m., while Leicester noon.

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Above: Leicester’s Nick Makie looks deep before throwing a pass down the field.

At right: A gang of Leicester defenders form tackle Southbridge’s Gio Ortiz.

record of 5-2 and have earned the No. High School Notebook 7 seed in the Central Mass. Division David Prouty, Bay 5 playoff bracket. The Panthers will Oct. 20 play at No. 2 Uxbridge High Saturday, Tantasqua golf competes in Division 1 districts — The Warriors’ golf team Path football teams Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. competed at the Division 1 district match at Stow Acres Country Club. The team Bay Path also received a playoff shot a combined total of 361, with Alec Merrifield being the low Tantasqua golfer earn postseason berths berth, and the Minutemen will com- with a 15-over par 87. St. John’s won the event, while Algonquin finished second. pete in the Division 6 postseason. Bay Tantasqua 3, David Prouty 0 — Evan Cleveland, Ben Rickson and Ryan The David Prouty football team Path (5-2) is seeded sixth and will play Turner scored goals for the Warriors boys’ soccer team, who improved to 6-5-5 and finished regular season play with a at No. 3 Maynard High Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. qualified for the district postseason tournament. Tantasqua 7, David Prouty 0 — The visiting Warriors girls’ soccer team improved to 7-7-2 as they blanked the Panthers. Meaghan Kelley scored twice for Tantasqua, while Kate Dalton, Autumn Vadenais, Meghan Meserole, Maddison ports riefs Mayberry and Kendall Danna also scored. S B Tantasqua 8, David Prouty 0 — The Warriors’ field hockey team improved dents — can purchase Gold, Silver and to 9-4-2 with their win over the Panthers. Alexa Baker (3), Olivia Curtin (2), Jeszy Ski or snowboard at Bronze Century Passes at a discounted McGuire, Sonia Dunn and Hayley Worthington scored for Tantasqua, while Nikki price until Nov. 22. For more informa- DiGregorio posted her seventh shutout of the season. Wachusett Mountain tion, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) Oct. 22 410-1332 or at [email protected]. Marlborough 3, Tantasqua 1 — In the Warriors’ regular season finale, the Are you interested in having some volleyball squad lost to the Panthers. Set scores were 25-15, 25-20, 24-26, 25-20. fun while also helping to make the win- Playing well for Tantasqua (13-5) were Christie Arena (11 service points) and Chloe ter season fly by? Any student, parent or Bay Path Golf Course Results Lilly (4 kills). teacher can ski or snowboard six con- Tantasqua 4, Shepherd Hill 0 — Jeszy McGuire and Hayley Worthington each secutive Saturday nights at Wachusett Oct. 25 — Spooky’s Red, White and scored a pair of goals to lift the Warriors’ field hockey team to victory, while Nikki Mountain for just $135 through the Blue DiGregorio posted her eighth shutout after making eight saves. Tantasqua’s record Southbridge Ski Club. You drive to First place with a score of -8: Chris Wachusett Mountain on your own. The is now 10-4-2. Depasse and Kristen Kularski six-week program begins on Saturday, Oct. 23 Second place with a score of -7: JP Jan. 10 and ends Saturday, Feb. 14. Ski Tantasqua 2, Auburn 1 — The Warriors’ field hockey team broke a 1-1 deadlock Leboeuf and Roland Leboeuf or snowboard rentals as well as les- Third place with a score of -1: Rich with 3:42 to play when Jeszy McGuire scored to lift Tantasqua to victory. McGuire sons are also available at a very rea- had both goals, Katie Dobos added an assist, and the Warriors’ record is now 11-4-2. Ferguson and Ed Messier sonable cost. You may be able to ski or Closest to the pin on fifth hole: John Oct. 24 snowboard for free through your health Grafton 27, Tantasqua 20 — Quarterback Zack Edwards threw a pair of Delargy insurance coverage. Closest to the pin on eighth hole: JP touchdown passes to Jordan Choquette, but it wasn’t enough as the Warriors’ Also anyone — students or non-stu- football team lost to the Indians. Edwards was 16 of 26 for 172 yards and Choquette Leboeuf caught 5 passes for 50 yards. Andrew Tichy added Tantasqua’s other touchdown on a 2-yard run. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 DPHS hosts another successful ‘Taste of the Towns’ event

John Waage, who has led the group for wanted to help support the band.” TASTE 10 years, Taste of the Towns is easily his Speaking of the Marching Panthers, continued from page 1 favorite fundraiser of the year. When they’ve been off to a great start this food and music come together, he notes, year. Waage said the kids have come a ers, and organizations attended this where can you go wrong? long way since band camp, and they’re year’s Taste of the Towns as food pre- “The band parents have been working all eager to take part in some fun events parers, including Chef Sau, Dairy really hard to put it together,” Waage and important upcoming competitions, Queen, Edible Arrangements, and said. “I love these community events including the MICCA Finals in Lowell caterer Brian Bell, of Spencer, as well that bring people together.” and the Spencer Veterans Day Parade. as Uncle Sam’s Pizza in East Brookfield. Michelle Grundstrom, the manager “The kids are really excited, and Members of the marching band helped of Edible Arrangements in Spencer, their attitudes have been great,” added with preparations and served guests attended the event as a food preparer Waage. “It seems like everyone is start- throughout the night, with about 75 per- for the very first time this year. Her ing to mesh. They have all been work- cent of the 32-member band taking part. chocolate covered pineapples, strawber- ing really hard at practice.” “It’s wonderful to see them working ries, and apples were a big hit, as were The band will also participate in together,” said Shea, who, along with the jams and jellies provided by long- the annual Thanksgiving Day football the rest of the committee, prepares for time Taste of the Towns participants game, scheduled this year for Nov. 27 at about two hundred guests each year at from St. Joseph’s Abbey. For both new Leicester High School. Taste of the Towns. The event also fea- Michelle Grundstrom, of Spencer’s Edible and returning vendors, it means a lot to tured 24 raffle items. Arrangements, shows off her treats at the be able to benefit the kids in the band by Kevin Flanders may be reached at “It gives the kids great people skills, Taste of the Towns at DPHS. sharing their food with the community. 508-909-4140, or by e-mail at kflanders@ too, when they come and do the serv- “It’s a really great cause,” Grundstrom stonebridgepress.com. ing,” added Caterina Caplette, the sec- Boosters. said. “We live in Douglas, and our retary of the DPHS Marching Band For Marching Panther Band Director daughter is in the show choir, so we Leicester library project looms closer on horizon ers. opened in 1895 was a gift to enable people who have phys- Donations to the Leicester LIBRARY The state also allows the the town. Back then, Leicester ical restrictions access to the Public Library Expansion continued from page 1 town to include various other had 1,000 residents and the library — including people Campaign are still gladly lines, and update the roof and related expenses — like the three-story library was luxu- in wheelchairs, parents with accepted. windows. $200,000 the library spent to riously big. Now Leicester has strollers and people who can’t “We’re still plugging away,” It will also increase the num- buy adjacent property for a more than 11,000 residents. walk up stairs. said Cherry. ber of parking spaces from parking lot in 2010. The town Fortunately, officials back The expansion will also pro- The money that’s been raised about 12 to about 40, Cherry also got some land from the then foresaw that the library vide room for more computers, so far -- $2 million from the said. town — a large parcel behind would eventually need expan- books and other materials. anonymous donor and another As is typical with most the present parking lot. sion, so they built a back wall Cherry said she is excited $1 million from other fundrais- library renovations, the state The town can also count the that is not weight bearing and that to think she may finally ers – has been the result of a said will pay for half of the repair of the leaded glass win- can be removed easily. get to see a long-awaited expan- variety of efforts, Cherry said. project costs if the town comes dow over the main front door Unlike the rest of the build- sion of what she called “the Donations can be made at the up with the other half. that had started to cave in, ing, made of red granite, that most iconic building in town.” library, online through PayPal So far, Leicester has raised a Cherry said. back wall, on the north side, is “When we were so far back link on the library’s website, little over $3 million — a $2 mil- “We’ve done that, we’ve made of brick. on the list, we didn’t figure it or by calling Cherry at (508) lion donation from a “generous done repairs — that all counts In addition to doubling the would happen in two or three 892-3056 or Library Director resident of Massachusetts” and toward what we have to give,” library’s square footage, the years,” she said. “We’re cau- Suzanne Hall at (508) 892-7020. about $1 million in donations she said. project includes installing an tiously optimistic, let’s put it and pledges and from fundrais- The original library that elevator, which will finally that way.”

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To the Editor: him. After a long recession, my town for a bright future’ On Election Day, I will be voting for has a $12,000 budget surplus because To The Editor: approach when it comes to dealing with the candidate who for 15 years worked of him. This election year is critical to all all of the issues affecting our unique tirelessly for my town as a selectman. I’m voting for Matt Castriotta. He’s no voters of the Commonwealth. In the region of the state. During fiscally challenging times, he ordinary Democrat. Watch his debate coming years Massachusetts will face Mr. Castriotta is a well-qualified led the effort to regionalize services and on YouTube and you will see what I’m many issues ranging from the budget Democrat who has a historical perspec- develop new financial management pol- talking about. and transportation to the environment. tive of the past and a vision for a bright icies. We have better roads because of As a lifelong Democrat and former future. It is for these reasons, that I him. We have better customer service Joanne Ouellet longtime Barre selectman, I have had wholeheartedly support the candidacy and better accountability because of Hubbardston the privilege of working with Matthew of Matthew Castriotta as our next state Castriotta on a wide variety of issues. representative. Matt has worked hard to and tire- Email Us! lessly to “dig in” and solve the issues Charles R. Chase relative to our local communities. Mr. Barre Send us your thoughts to: [email protected] Castriotta offers our region a fresh West Brookfield church welcomes new priest gravitated toward religion, Ssekyole young members get to know faith,” he decessor, Father David Galonek, who PRIEST has been studying theology long said. “As they grow up, they can keep served the church for twelve years continued from page 1 before college, though he admits he the church growing. This is a family, before retiring. of the church before creating new pro- will never stop learning. In fact, one and if you don’t teach the children what “He was very gracious to me,” grams. of his hobbies is staying informed and the family values are, they will disap- Ssekyole said, “As much as he was “I want to eventually introduce new keeping up on local, national and inter- pear.” in the process of winding down his opportunities stemming from what national headlines. Unlike many religious leaders, services, he helped me get to know the I’ve seen and continue to see,” added “Even when you become a priest, you Ssekyole doesn’t aspire to climb to high- nature of the parish, and I am very Ssekyole, who served a handful of par- don’t stop growing,” Ssekyole said. er positions within the church, but to grateful for that.” ishes in Worcester before arriving at Education will be a main focus for instead do the best he can for his parish. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. “You Ssekyole moving forward, particularly “There is nothing greater that I would is located at 10 Milk Street in West must know the life of the parish before for younger members of the church. He ask of God than what he has already Brookfield. you can inject something new.” is also hoping to connect with members given me,” he said. “At this moment It traditionally takes eight years, who have been inactive for a while, in God has put me in this community, and Kevin Flanders may be reached at Ssekyole says, to become an ordained addition to those seeking a new place I must do my best for the good of the 508-909-4140, or by e-mail at kflanders@ priest. But for a man who has always to worship. community.” stonebridgepress.com. “I want to focus on education to help Ssekyole wished to thank his pre-

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Courtesy photo Donald Berthiaume, Republican candidate for state representative in the 5th Worcester District, has been endorsed by lifelong Democrat Courtesy photo and 2014 candidate for state representative, George Yiantsidis. The Sheriff’s Annual Winter Coat Drive kicked off this past Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the base of Wachusett Mountain. Pictured in the photo are Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis as well as Wachusett Mountain Representative David Crowley who announced a donation of more than 1,500 winter jackets to the Sheriff’s Yiantsidis crosses party lines to endorse Coat Drive. Also pictured are representatives from Warmer Winters of Leominster, Spanish American Center of Leominster, The Hope Center of Fitchburg & the Rutland Knitting Group. Berthiaume SPENCER — Donald Berthiaume, Republican candidate for state representative in the 5th Worcester District, has been Evangelidis announces kickoff of winter coat drive endorsed by lifelong Democrat and 2014 candidate for state PRINCETON — On a beautiful fall day Wednesday, Oct. 15 while standing at the base of Wachusett representative, George Yiantsidis. Mountain along side many community partners, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Yiantsidis was a candidate for state representative in the announced the kickoff of the 2014 Sheriff’s Annual Winter Coat Drive for Worcester County. Democratic Primary last September but did not advance to The Sheriff’s Coat Drive is an annual event that provides new or lightly used winter coats to fam- the general election ballot after the Primary. ilies in need the throughout Worcester County and is a collaborative effort between the Sheriff’s Yiantidis, of New Braintree, said, “I’m a lifelong Democrat Office of Community Corrections, Wachusett Mountain, the Gardner Museum, Warmer Winters and former candidate for this House seat. As a proud of Leominster, Rutland Women’s Knitting Club, Twin City Cleaners of Dudley and Independent Conservative Democrat I’m crossing party lines to vote for Cleaners of Fitchburg. and openly support Donnie as our next state representative. “Last year the Sheriff’s Winter Coat Drive was a great success, providing more than 2,000 new You can count me in as a Democrat for Donnie. I ask other and lightly used winter jackets to families in need throughout Worcester County,” Evangelidis said. Democrats to join me in voting for the person and not the “Today, with the kickoff of the 2014 Sheriff’s Annual Winter Coat Drive and with the help of our tre- party. After campaigning for many months and attending mendous community partners, we are determined to surpass that goal. As many families continue many forums, I can see clearly Donnie Berthiaume is the best to struggle during the winter months and especially during these tough economic times, winter coat person for the job. Donnie supports lower taxes to help create donations are needed this year more than ever. It is very important to do all we can to help those jobs for our district. I strongly feel Conservative Democrats who may be less fortunate, providing an adequate winter jacket can be of great help during the cold will be well-served by Donnie and should vote for him on winter months.” Nov. 4.” This year’s winter coat drive received a huge boost during the kickoff announcement with a dona- Berthiaume, a Spencer resident, said, “I’m humbled by the tion from Wachusett Mountain Ski Area of over 1,500 winter coats. endorsement of a former Democratic opponent for this seat. “With today’s donation of over 1,500 winter jackets from Wachusett Mountain we are well on our During the pre-primary campaigns, I had a chance to really way to having a very successful coat drive that will be able to help so many families. We cannot get to know George and grew very fond of him. I appreciate thank them enough for their overwhelming generosity,” said Evangelidis. what he brought to the table as a candidate and small busi- This year winter coat donations will be provided to the Gardner Community Action Center, ness owner. George is a terrific guy and one I hold with the the Cleghorn & Spanish American Centers, The Hope Center of Fitchburg, The Friendly House highest respect even before he chose to cross party lines to of Worcester, Rutland Food Pantry, Saint Anne’s Food Pantry in Shrewsbury & Tradewinds of support me. I welcome his support.” Southbridge as well as many other charitable organizations throughout the region. “Sadly we have many families who struggle to pay their electric bills and heating bills and can not make ends meet, especially during the long winter months. The Sheriff’s Winter Coat Drive is a wonderful resource that we truly depend on each year to help keep our families warm,” said Spanish American Center representative Nicolas Formaggia. 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with a new day and time, a beautiful, Rock House auction to familiar place, and what promises to be an entertaining afternoon. In a depar- ture from previous years, the party will be held in November begin at noon, with a cocktail hour and an opportunity to view numerous and varied items to admire and bid upon. Luncheon, featuring Yankee pot roast or roast stuffed chicken, will be served at 1 p.m. and the auction will follow at 2 p.m. Dave Ayers has agreed to don his auctioneer’s hat and ply his gavel for the afternoon, a treat to be sure. Tickets, at $30 per person, may be pur- chased from any Rock House committee member. To order tickets or to offer a gift to be auctioned, call Dick Rossman at 508-867-5934, Gladys Mountain at 508- 867-7469, or Ruth Lyon at 508-867-7316. It’s too early to completely list the items to be auctioned, but among them are a framed Jacob Knight print, other prints and art works by local artists, valuable antiques, hand forged iron Courtesy photos items by master blacksmith Rob Lyon, The splendid Rock House Reservation in autumn. Visitors may explore the mammoth stone pottery by Pied Potter Rick Hamelin, natural structure that forms the Rock House, or explore and hike more than three miles of generous gift certificates from busi- trails and woods roads. It is free and open to the public, sunrise to sunset, 365 days per year. nesses and individuals and, you can All proceeds of the auction go to Rock House Reservation. plan on it, an apple pie. According to Rock House committee member Gladys Mountain, donations of all manner of made Carter pond. Visitors may explore local musician Jeff Robbins and friends interesting items have been promised. the rock house, travel the various trails presented a first-ever concert “Rockin’ Families love the sights and sounds of Rock Generous donors, she says, invariably where a variety of wildlife, including the House” to a large and appreciative House Reservation. artists of all ages and make the Rock House auction a great those turkeys, may be encountered at audience. persuasions find inspiration there. opportunity to purchase unique gifts every bend. Wildflowers abound; the In 1993 an anonymous gift, with for holiday giving. And needless to say, hardwood forests at this time of the endowment, in memory of William it ‘s okay to keep a treasure or two for year may still display marvelous color, Adams enabled the acquisition of the oneself. enhanced by groves of evergreens. property; additional land was pur- A visit to Rock House Reservation There’s a butterfly garden, there’s even chased in 2002. It is owned and main- WEST BROOKFIELD — It’s that time anytime will explain the fervor of the the splendor of “balance rock” another tained by Trustees of Reservations, again, when the frost is on the pumpkin people who annually — this will be the marvel created by nature. preservers and protectors of more and wild turkeys strut the landscape, 19th — lend their support to the auc- In 1866, local farmer William Adams than one hundred reservations across gleaning sustenance from local fields tion. The mammoth natural rock struc- added pasture land surrounding the Massachusetts. and gardens, providing entertainment ture from which the property received Rock House to his considerable land on All proceeds of this auction go to with their handsome appearance, goofy its name was formed by glaciers. It Ragged Hill road. He and his descen- Rock House Reservation. The property, walk and clicky, squawky conversa- intrigues as it amazes, bearing trac- dants tended the 196-acre tract for more located on Route 9 in West Brookfield, tions. es of a marvelous blend of geologic than 125 years. During the early 1900s, Massachusetts, is free and open to the We know what they’re discussing: and human history. The stunning 20 the Rock House was a popular stop public from sunrise to sunset every day November, of course. Time for the Rock by 30-foot rocky enclosure with perfect on the “Copper Line,” an electric trol- of the year. House Reservation auction, a regular southern exposure was, archaeologists ley that ran between West Brookfield For information on the auction and eagerly anticipated event on this confirm, the winter home of Native and Ware. Visitors came, as they do and on Rock house Reservation, visit area’s calendar. Americans. Its location near two long today, to picnic and explore the magical wwwthetrustees.org. This year, the auction will be held at Native American footpaths suggests place. Marriage proposals, even wed- Salem Cross Inn, a stone’s throw from that it may have been a trail camp and dings have taken place there. This year, - Submitted by Ruth M. Lyon the reservation, on Sunday, Nov. 16, meeting place as well. It overlooks man-

Courtesy photo THE CLASS OF 1974 REUNITES LEICESTER — The David Prouty High School Class of 1974 hosted its 40th reunion Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Leicester Country Club in Leicester.

Gobi announces NBSB Toy Drive brings recreational trail cheer to local families NORTH BROOKFIELD — The wish grants for Spencer, to help every child enjoy the holidays is apparent at North Brookfield Savings Brookfield Bank. Each year as the holidays approach North Brookfield Savings BOSTON — Rep. Anne Gobi Bank hosts toy collections at all of (D-Spencer) is happy to announce that its locations in addition to the bank the Department of Conservation and providing financial support for several Recreation (DCR) has awarded the local toy drive organizations. Town of Spencer a Recreational Trail During NBSB’s Annual Toy Drive, Grant in the amount of $49,943 and November 3rd through December Brookfield a grant in the amount of 10th, the bank will accept donations of $65,000. new and unwrapped toys for children Spencer’s grant will go toward between the ages of infant to 12 years the Depot Road Rail Trail, while old at any branch location. All toys Brookfield’s will go towards the collected will be donated to local toy Moose Hill Snowmobile Connector programs in each community, which Conservation Project. will make sure that local children in “The sweeping landscape and rich need receive holiday presents. environment of Central Massachusetts “North Brookfield Savings Bank is are two of the area’s biggest assets,” proud to partner with these outstand- Courtesy photo said Gobi. “These grants will allow ing toy donation programs in all of our constituents in Brookfield and Spencer communities,” said NBSB President & Dave Golden, Palmer branch manager, and Kathy Higgins, assistant branch manager, proudly the ability to enjoy the outdoors year- CEO Donna Boulanger. “The Toy Drive presented the collection of toys donated to the NBSB 2013 Annual Toy Drive. round, whether it is hiking or snowmo- event brings out the giving spirit in biling.” everyone and gives us the opportunity • North Brookfield Branch, 9 Gilbert tunities to visit and contribute to the The Massachusetts Recreational to connect with our generous custom- Street – partnering with the North Annual Toy Drive, all while getting Trails Program (RTP) provides grants ers, community members and organi- Brookfield Police Association’s Toys your photo with some admired holiday for a variety of trail protection, con- zations — all for a very important and for Joys Program guests. struction, and stewardship projects special cause. This is an event we look • East Brookfield Branch, 100 West throughout Massachusetts. RTP is forward to every year.” Main Street – partnering with the East ENTERTAINMENT AND part of the national Recreational Trails In addition to toys, NBSB will accept Brookfield Toys for Joy Program Program, which is funded through financial contributions in collection • West Brookfield Branch, 128 West EVENTS the Federal Highway Administration containers at the branches to help local Main Street – partnering with the West (FHWA). Funds are disbursed to each toy drives with operational costs. The Brookfield Police Association Holiday state to develop and maintain recre- bank will match every dollar donated Toy Program ational trails and trail-related facilities and contribute $1 for every toy collect- Two NBSB holiday traditions, for both non-motorized and motorized ed, up to $250 per branch. Belchertown Santa Day on November DON’T MISS recreational trail uses. NBSB’s local branch locations and 29th and the West Brookfield White their partner organizations are as fol- Christmas Open House with Mrs. Claus A THING! lows: on December 7th, are also great oppor- 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 and headquarters Improving the world around you

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LEICESTER — For a quarter of a century, the Leicester Lions Club has put on a Halloween party for area children, and this year’s event Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Leicester Town Hall, saw some of the most inventive costumes yet. From robots to movie heroes, families certainly showed their creativity.

Richard Gorman Jr., 4, of Leicester, is ready to defend freedom as Captain America.

Kevin Flanders photos Do you know what a dalek is? Ethan Field, 11, of Leicester, can tell you all about them.

The Dykas Family, Lee and Sunnie, are ready for a fun night with their children, Elizabeth and Colin.

Children watch with amazement as a performer attempts a tricky balancing act.

Ben Kulla, 2, of Leicester, shows off his Mickey Mouse costume.

Little Braden Bonin, 6, of Leicester, wants to be a police officer when he grows up.

Eric Bonin, of Leicester, enjoys the night with his 1-year-old daughter Eliza. Amiah Machado, 6, of Leicester, is Frankenstein’s daughter. 18 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 POLICE REPORTS

The arrests and offenses below were cle, Valley St. Items taken from vehi- listed in each town’s police department cles. logs. People charged are innocent until 5:45 p.m.: Juvenile matter, School St. proven guilty in a court of law. This Arrests Request welfare check. newspaper will publish dispensations 8:39 p.m.: Mutual aid, West Main St. of cases at the request of the accused, LEICESTER ARRESTS BOLO from Brookfield PD. with proper documentation. Oct. 20 9:32 p.m.: Disturbance, neighbors, Neighbor drunk, banging on door, LEICESTER POLICE 17-year-old juvenile, South Main St. Warrant. Domestic disturbance, A&B on family/household member, A&B on child threatening. DEPARTMENT with injury, strangulation or suffocation. 11:33 p.m.: Disturbance, liquor estab- lishment, Chestnut St. Loud music. Oct. 9 Oct. 16 7:59 a.m.: Illegal dumping, rubbish, SPENCER POLICE ARRESTS 8:26 a.m.: Missing person – adult, Huntoon Memorial Hwy. Spoken to. Mechanic St. Left residence sometime 2:45 p.m.: Illegal dumping, rubbish, Oct. 15 Gerald Ct. Services rendered. Tuesday night. Derek R. Cournoyer, 30, 48 Cherry St. (2) Warrants, resisting arrest, disturb- 12:12 p.m.: Fire, residential, Charlton 9:16 p.m.: Noise complaint, Stafford ing the peace. St. Services rendered. Rd. Heavy smoke all over the place. Oct. 17 1:46 p.m.: Disturbance, Neighbors, Oct. 11 Georgie P. Rodriguez, 25, 2 Linden St Spencer. (2) Warrants. 1:54 p.m.: Abandoned 911, Auburn St. Main St. Neighbor threatened to attack Mabel. E. Torres-Guzman, 41, 5 Pine Acres Rd. Spencer. Warrant. him. Services rendered. Oct. 20 Oct. 12 2:21 p.m.: Disturbance, neighbors, Over the past several weeks, officers from the Spencer Police Department Lake St. Neighbor keeps banging/yell- 2:25 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no were able to solve a series of home and vehicle breaks resulting in six indi- personal injury, Auburn and Stafford ing. viduals being criminally charged in the breaks, items such as jewelry, video 2:55 p.m.: Request for police, West St’s. game consoles, video games and other electronics were stolen. 5:22 p.m.: Vandalism, Stafford St. Main St. RE: Son. The following will be summonsed into the Western Worcester District 7:03 p.m.: Domestic, Pine Acres. Services rendered. Court on the following charges resulting from a search warrant subsequent Oct. 14 Requesting husband be escorted from to their arrest in Spencer for 2 residential breaks, in August, which resulted residence. 7:30 a.m.: Stolen vehicle recovery, in solen property being recovered from the town of Dudley. Main St. spoken to. 9:19 p.m.: Missing person – adult, Timotrhy A. Schoener, Jr., 27, 270 Stafford Street, Charlton, MA. and West Main St. Reporting brother miss- 12:12 p.m.: Fraud, Marshall St. Christine C. Iandoli, 28, 270 Stafford Street, Charlton, MA. Report taken. ing. 1: Receiving stolen property, value over $250 (2 counts), common law con- Oct. 17 9:57 p.m.: Civil dispute, Stafford St. spiracy. Spoken to. 8:15 a.m.: DPW Call out, West Main The following individual was implicated in series residential breaks, dating St. Several boxes in road near PD, cars Oct. 15 back to September, which resulted in the recovery or stolen property and 12:23 a.m.: Illegal dumping, rubbish, swerving. property purchased with stolen money from the breaks. 1:23 p.m.: Larceny - Theft from build- Mulberry St Services rendered. Brandon L. Villarreal, 19, 12 Lincoln St. Spencer. Oct. 16 ing, Lakeview Dr. Jewelry and pocket- Case #1 (House Break Greenville Street) books missing. 8:18 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no Breaking and entering nighttime with intent to commit felony. personal injury, Stafford and Pleasant 3:26 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Case #2 (House Break Valley View Drive) property damage, Main St. and St’s. Report taken. Larceny of Property with Value over $250 (4 counts). Oct. 17 Municipal Lot. Scooter hit last Friday. 3: Wanton destruction of property (2 counts) 4:55 p.m.: Vandalism, destruction, 12:02 a.m.: Neighbor dispute, Main 4: Common Law Conspiracy. St. Services rendered damage property, Mechanic St. Tenant Charged in case #2 with Villarreal as a coconspirator, with the same kicked door in. 10:24 p.m.: Civil Dispute, High St. charges: Services rendered. 5:43 p.m.: Animal control, Lincoln St. Troy W. Robinson, 18, 16 Valley View Drive, Spencer. Bunch of wild Turkeys in yard. Oct. 18 Case #3 (House break/Greenville Street) 1:09 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no 7:11 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit 1. Breaking and entering nighttime with Intent to commit felony. and run, property damage, West Main personal injury, Main St. Report taken. 2. 2. Larceny of property with value over $250. (3 counts) 3:56 p.m.: Larceny, Baldwin St. St and McDonalds Restaurant. Coach 3. Wanton destruction of property bus just hit building. Report taken. 4. Common Law conspiracy. 6:22 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no 8:47 p.m.: Larceny – theft from build- Tiffany Thorpe, 23, 12 Lincoln St. Spencer ing, Charlton Rd. Items missing. personal injury, Auburn and Main St’s. Several moor vehicle breaks dating back to September, in the Cherry Street Report taken. 9:38 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Bacon area, were solved that resulted in criminal charges against the following: Hill Rd. 15-year-old son, hasn’t come Oct. 19 Troy Robinson, 18, 16 Valley View Drive 2:19 a.m.: Noise complaint, Crystal home. Juvenile (17) Oct. 18 St. Services rendered. 1: Larceny of property with value under $250 (2) counts 3:51 a.m.: Disturbance, Town Beach 1:55 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, 2: Common law conspiracy. hit and run, property damage, Wire Rd. Services rendered. Oct. 21 Oct. 20 Village Rd. 2 vehicle accident, no per- Marianne Carey, 61, 5 Prairie Schooner TL, Brookfield. Shoplifting by sonal injury. 5:05 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, asportation, trespassing land, dwelling, house. Mannville St. Report taken. 2:02 p.m.: Vandalism, destruction/ 4:10 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, damage property, Ash St. Subject no personal injury, Stafford St. Report Main St. Investigated. back. advises he has a junk vehicle, the taken. 4:44 p.m.: Hang up, West Brookfield 9:46 a.m.: Juvenile matter, Fourth windshield was smashed. 6:52 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no Rd. Investigated. Ave. Request assist with son. Oct. 19 personal injury, Pleasant St. Report 5:42 p.m.: Vandalism, E. Brookfield 11:10 a.m.: Trash dumping, Ash St. 4:19 p.m.: Harassing phone calls, taken. Rd. Investigated. Unauthorized use of dumpster. Church St. Received SCAM call, about Oct. 21 11:41 p.m.: Safety hazard, Brooks 12:13 p.m.: Animal control, Main St. family needing help. 4:21 p.m.: Missing person, Main St. Pond Rd. Removed hazard. Bobcat was in yard. Oct. 20 Investigated. Oct. 15 12:30 p.m.: Mutual aid, West Main St. 1:12 p.m.: Request for police, Oct. 22 9:00 p.m.: Fire alarm, building Subject passing fraudulent scripts. Greenville St. Could officer check 7:46 a.m.: B&E residential, Green St. checked, secured. 1:37 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, neighbors house. Report taken. Oct. 18 property damage, Main and Spring 6:41 p.m.: Harassing phone calls, 7:40 p.m.: Neighbor dispute, South 2:04 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, St’s. 2 vehicles, don’t believe any per- Pearl St. Receiving calls from mother. Main St. Services rendered Hillsville Rd. Vehicle towed. sonal injury. 7:06 p.m.: Assault, Spring St. RE: 1:54 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Main Son. NORTH BROOKFIELD SPENCER POLICE St. Possible drunk female in and out 7:48 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT of traffic. and run, personal injury, Clark St. By 3:18 p.m.: Mutual Aid, West Main St. pond/female states hit by Rav. 4 Oct. 15 Oct. 13 BOLO from LPD, H/R motor vehicle. 9:30 a.m.: 911 Abandoned call, West 10:54 a.m.: Suspicious activity, N. 4:32 p.m.: Larceny from motor vehi- Main St. Got automated MSG on Ring SENIOR SCENE

LEICESTER SENIOR For more information, call Rose on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Chi; 11 a.m. chair exercises; The following services are pro- CENTER at 508-859-8181. (suggested donation of $3). 11:30 a.m. Lunch. vided for Brookfield Seniors to Reservations needed at least • Fridays: 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 1 meet their needs and interests. The Leicester Senior Center, UPCOMING EVENTS a day in advance. Call (508) p.m. Bridge. • Senior Gathering: Seniors 40 Winslow Ave., Leicester, is • A calendar of additional 867-0220. In addition to on-go- will meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, open Monday through Friday events and opportunities is ing events, the senior center SPENCER SENIOR at 11:30 a.m. in the Brookfield from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch listed in the Center’s month- offers special events and activ- CENTER Congregational Church. There is served at noontime, Monday ly newsletter, The Leicester ities. Check our newsletter for The Spencer Council on will be a cooking demonstration through Friday for a nomi- Senior Horizon, which is details. and tasting event by Sangita nal meal donation of $2.50. Aging activities at the Spencer available free of charge at the Our newsletter “The North Senior Center. The senior Desai. Reservations must be made 48 Leicester Senior Center, posted Brookfield Senior Connection,” • Tai Chi: Tai Chi classes hours in advance by calling center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leicester Public Library is available free of charge at Monday through Thursday. are offered at the Town Hall Nutrition Manager Joan at (508) and the Town Hall, or avail- the North Brookfield Senior most every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. 892-7201. In addition to many Free Blood Pressure Clinic on able by subscription mailed to Center, the North Brookfield the Last Thursday of the month (except holidays) “Special Events,” the senior homes at an annual cost of $6. Savings Bank, Christ Memorial • Foot Clinic: Tuesday, Nov. center also offers many activi- at 11:30 a.m. • The Senior Citizens Club Church, First Congregational Free wellness clinic on the 18, at the Town Hall with Dr. ties that are repeated each week is open to all senior citizens Church, St. Joseph’s Church, Quigley. To participate, please and are open to all. second Thursday of the month and meets on the first and Hannaford’s Supermarket, The for Spencer resident’s only call Rikki LaMonda at 508-867- • Mondays — Yoga at 11 a.m. third Tuesday of every month Haston Free Pubic Library, 4578 for an appointment. Leave ($3 charge); Zumba Gold at 1 • Monday: 9:30 a.m. Cribbage - at the Leicester Senior Center, the town offices at 215 Main Cost: $1. Bakery a message for her to get back p.m. ($3 fee for seniors 60 years 450 Winslow Avenue. Before St., Herard Lanes Community to you. or older. $5 fee for participants • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Yoga becoming an “official” mem- Room and Hillside Meadows Class (free), 10:30 a.m., Exercise • Medi Car: Call the West under 60.) ber, interested senior citizens Community Room and can also Brookfield Senior Center (508- • Tuesdays — High school Class (free), 1 p.m., Bingo. must attend and sign the guest be mailed free to your home by • Wednesday: 10 a.m., 867-1407) if you need transporta- students will be available from book at six meetings. (Meetings calling the senior center. tion for a doctor’s appointment. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. to offer board Computer Instruction by do not have to be consecutive.) appointment; 110 a.m., Tai Chi Medi Car will also wait for you games and assistance with the There is no fee for guest attend- ONGOING ACTIVITIES to bring you home. creation of an heirloom quilt; (Cost is $30 for Spencer resi- ing their six initial meetings. Doors open, Coffee’s On at 9 dent $50 for out of town. Eight- • Brookfield Food Pantry: Golden Needles Knitting Club at After the sixth meeting, guest a.m. Pitch and cribbage all day Open Wednesdays and 11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m. Exercise Club week session); 12:30 p.m., Line attendees may become official until closing. Pool and puzzle Dancing Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. ($3 fee for seniors 60 or older, members and pay an annual tables, always open. in the basement of St. Mary’s $5 under 60); 6:30 p.m. Fiber • Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Yoga membership fee of $6. Meetings • Monday: Line Dancing with Class (free); 10:30 a.m., Exercise Church (at the rear of the Group. Ann Marcel, a very tal- include “coffee and,” a brief J.P. (new), 9:30 a.m.; Bingo, 1 church off Howard St). ented local artist is offering Art Class (free); 11:30 a.m., Lunch business meeting, entertain- p.m. club; 1 p.m., Bingo • Use Of Laptop Available: classes at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at ment, a raffle and time to social- • Tuesday: Hannaford bread A laptop, purchased by the the Leicester Senior Center, 40 • Birthday celebrations ize and network with other distribution, 9:10 a.m.; Blood sponsored by Quaboag on the COA, is available for use by Winslow St. The first project local seniors. Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Seniors at the Merrick Public will be painting a lighthouse in Common on the second Tuesday • During the school year, Swing into Shape (exercise), 10 of the month. Library most anytime and on acrylics. Class size is limited to you’ll be writing to grade four a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 people. Please call to sign up • Wellness Clinic on the sec- students at the Leicester Middle • Wednesday: Coffee Club, ond Thursday of the month. from 9 to 11 a.m. for classes. School. Your students will then 9:15 a.m.; Queen’s Knitting • Library Delivery Services: • Wednesdays —10:30 a.m. Wii • B/P Clinic sponsored write back to you, so on and Group, 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday by overlook VNA on the last Available on Fridays by Friends Games (free); Golden Needles so forth. This program offers Multi-Media, 1 p.m. of the Library. Call 508-867-6339. Knitting Club at 11:30 a.m.; a Thursday of the month. a wonderful opportunity for • Thursday: Swing into Shape, • Free Tai Chi Classes, Matter of Balance at 1 p.m. ($3 seniors to make connections to 1 p.m. EAST BROOKFIELD charge) Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Spencer children who are at the cutting Senior Center, 155 Mechanic St. The East Brookfield Senior • Thursdays — 10 a.m. edge of developing their writing WEST BROOKFIELD Cribbage ($1 free-will donation); SENIOR CENTER (inside Fish & Game). Center is having a lunch skills. Come help inspire chil- and Bingo day on the fourth 11 a.m. Yoga ($3 for 60 and dren to become lifelong writers. over, $5 for under 60) and Bingo The following is a schedule of Thursday of each month. Lunch events at the West Brookfield BROOKFIELD COUNCIL at 1 p.m. NORTH BROOKFIELD ON AGING is a home cooked meal, dessert • Fridays — 9:15 a.m. Zumba SENIOR CENTER Senior Center: and coffee. The cost is $4. Please Gold ($3 for 60 and over, $5 for • Mondays: 11 a.m. chair exer- • Due to the Veterans Day call Judy Shute at 508-867-9224 at under 60); 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi ($3 The North Brookfield Senior cise; 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. holiday the Brookfield Council least 2 days before to make your for 60 and over, $5 for under 60) Center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. cards. on Aging will meet on the third reservation. They also meet the • Saturdays — Pitch game Monday through Thursday. • Tuesdays: 10 a.m. Wii bowl- Tuesday this month, Nov. 18. first and third Thursday of each every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Tri-Valley meals are served ing; 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 1 p.m. The Council will meet at 10:30 month with meal provided by Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost is on Mondays and Thursdays Busy Bees; 3 p.m. Zumba Gold a.m. in the Town Hall kitch- Tri-Valley, cost of meal is $3. $3 that includes snacks, prizes (suggested donation is $3). • Wednesdays: 11 a.m. chair en. Anyone interested in join- Raffle and bingo follow. and lots of fun with friends. The Center cooks homemade exercises; 11:30 a.m. Lunch. ing the Council should contact Everyone 18 and over invited. meals in their own kitchen • Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. Tai Barbara Clancy at 508-867-6043. Friday, October 31, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­19

Brewer receives club’s Book of Golden Deeds Award SPENCER — The Exchange Club of Spencer bestowed the National Exchange Club’s highest honor, the Book of Golden Deeds, to state Sen. Stephen M. Brewer, Senate Ways and Means chairman, in a Sept. 25 ceremony at the Spencer Country Inn. Brewer is being recognized for his 26 years of unwavering dedication to the towns he has served as both state represen- tative and state senator. He has given endless hours of time and effort toward making our communities better places to live — and has done so in with a sincere and unselfish service to others. This award is presented infrequently by the local club, and recognition is reserved for rare and exceptional occasions. It was last presented in 1996 to Myles J. McDonough, founder Courtesy photo and chairman of the board of FLEXcon. It’s only been awarded The Exchange Club of Spencer bestowed the National Exchange Club’s highest honor, the Book of Golden Deeds, to a handful of times during the club’s nearly 70-year existence. state Sen. Stephen M. Brewer in a Sept. 25 ceremony at the Spencer Country Inn. Family Dining Guide Eat In or Take Out Visit these fine establishments for great food and beverages, and some entertainment too! Call June at 508.909.4062 or email [email protected] to advertise on this page.

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NORTH BROOKFIELD — Katherine in Boston. They remained devoted to BROOKFIELD/BERWICK, Maine — St. Mary’s Parish in Brookfield, where (Healy) Barr, 93, died on Friday, Oct. 24, each other and each other’s families all Marguerite E. Desmond passed away she sang in the choir; the Council on at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. their lives. on Oct. 16, in Newton Center, Berwick, Aging; the Brookfield Senior Citizens She and her husband, Henry Barr, In recent years, Katherine immersed Maine, after battling ALS. Club and the West Brookfield Senior spent their 63 happy years together in herself in life at Dodge Park, mak- She leaves a daughter, Elizabeth J. Center, where she performed in a num- North Brookfield. Henry died in 2006. ing new friends and enjoying every Chickering of Berwick, a daughter, ber of shows. Katherine and Henry met at the activity offered. Her final years were Ann Marie Chickering and her hus- Marguerite brought love, laughter, Charles G. Allen Company, in Barre, enriched by the warmth and care of the band Gregory Palmer of Savannah, joy, and happiness to every life that where they both worked for 50 years. remarkable staff at Dodge Park and by N.Y.; a granddaughter, Helen Palmer; she touched. She was full of life and Katherine said that she and Henry the love of her neighbors, Jim and Alex two sisters, Pauline M. Gadaire of beloved by her family and friends. She loved their jobs and looked forward Caldwell, and family and friends. Webster, and Marion E. Renna and her will truly be missed. to every new day. After they retired, The funeral was held Wednesday, Oct. husband Arnold of Charlton, a sister in A Memorial Mass was held they travelled to different parts of the 29, with a Mass in St. Joseph Church, law Jane Gadaire of Brockton; several on Saturday, Oct. 25, in St. Mary’s United States and enjoyed life at home 296 N. Main St., North Brookfield. nieces, nephews and step children. Church Lincoln St. Brookfield. Burial with their beloved pets. A calling hour was held prior to the She was predeceased by her husband followed in St. Josephs Cemetery in Katherine grew up in Wheelwright, funeral in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Edward H. Desmond; her first hus- North Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, in the village of Hardwick. She was the 44 Gilbert Street, North Brookfield. band, Charles H. Chickering in 1965; donations may be made in her name daughter of John and Bertha Healy. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery two brothers, Leon F. and Raymond A. to the Brookfield Emergency Squad 4 She had three sisters, Jeannette (Healy in Barre. Gadaire. Central St. Brookfield, MA 01506-0122 )Donovan, Margaret (Healy) McMahon, Katherine can be honored by dona- Marguerite was born in Brookfield, or the Berwick Volunteer Firefighters and Mary Healy Slein. Jeannette sur- tions to the Dodge Park Rest Home, 101 the daughter of Leon E. and Irene Association, P.O. Box 1214, Berwick, vives her. All the sisters had wonderful Randolph Rd., Worcester, MA 01606 M. (Dubois) Gadaire. She lived in ME 03901-1214. memories of their childhoods, especial- for its Christmas Fund to recognize Brookfield until recently moving to Pillsbury Funeral Home, Old West ly of time spent at the Healy farm on her wonderful family of caregivers Berwick to be with family. She gradu- Brookfield Rd., Brookfield, is directing Prouty Road in Furnace. After graduat- there and to celebrate Katherine’s ated from Brookfield High and worked arrangements. For an online tribute ing from Hardwick High School, Mary, favorite holiday. Please visit: at William E. Wright & Sons in West please visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome. Jeannette, and Katherine attended Pillsburyfuneralhome.com. Warren and the Brookfield Elementary com. Bryant and Stratton Business College School cafeteria. She was a member of Paula A. Schnare, 64 Yvonne M. LaPointe, 73 SPENCER — Paula A. (Toupin) and later graduated from Anna Maria Schnare, 64, passed away on Friday, College with a Masters Degree in SPENCER grandchildren; Benjamin, Braeden and Oct. 24, at home surrounded by her Environmental Sciences. Her adven- — Yvonne M. Michael LaPointe, several nieces and loving family. turous spirit landed her various jobs (Robichaud) nephews. She leaves her husband David F. with the Navy in Key West, Fla., and LaPointe, 73, of Ash Born in Worcester, she was the Schnare; a daughter Renee and her multiple government positions in the St., died Tuesday, daughter of Vital and Eleanor husband Thomas Little of Worcester; Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She Oct. 21, at Golden (Arsenault) Robichaud, and later grad- a son Wayne Schnare of Fitchburg; later worked as a Human Resources Living, Hermitage in uated from the former Commerce High nine grandchildren, Dino, Shawn, Manager for L&R Sales in Worcester for Worcester. in Worcester. She was a member of Dominic, Taylor, Megan, Brittany, many years. Her hobbies and interests She leaves her Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish. Sarah, Jessica, and Kimberly; seven included gardening, cooking, antiqu- husband of 51 years, A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Luna, ing, sewing, photography, and interior Robert N. LaPointe, two sons Robert Oct. 24, in Our Lady of the Rosary Jayden, Gabriella, Shawn Jr., Roman decorating. She was an avid reader and J. LaPointe of Spencer, and Wayne D. Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. There and Jacob; three brothers, Bill Toupin a history buff. As part of her love for LaPointe and his wife Sherri of Rutland, were no calling hours. and his wife Joan, Kevin Toupin and history and adventure, she traveled by a daughter Lisa A. LaPointe and her Please omit flowers, contributions his wife Eleanor, and David Toupin; auto to all 49 continental United States friend Debbie Kemrite of Las Vegas, may be made to Dana Farber Cancer three sisters, Joan and her husband and explored the roads less traveled. Nev., a brother Alfred Robichaud of Institute, P.O. Box 970025, Boston, Ma. Pat Nevue, Jean and her husband Tom Although she had many favorites, she Bradenton, Fla., two sisters Yvette 02297. J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Smith, and Linda and her husband loved the sounds and smells of the Sibley and Evelyn Stanikmas and her Home, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is Carter Lloyd; a sister-in-law- Barbara ocean and spent many wonderful days husband Zeke all of Spencer, three directing arrangements for the family. Toupin and many beloved nieces and in her Wellfleet and Key West homes. nephews. She was predeceased by a Despite all the wonderful places she Joseph J. Rollins, 90 daughter Sandra Schnare and two called home, none compared to her brothers, John and Bobby Toupin. She beloved Browning Pond. treasured spending time with her fam- Calling hours were held Thursday, LEICESTER — and later served his ily and had a gift of making each and Oct. 30, at Nordgren Memorial Chapel Joseph J. Rollins, 90, country with the U.S. every moment memorable. She will 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA of Washburn St., died Army during World be terribly missed by all including her 01605. A funeral service immediately Tuesday, Oct. 21, at War II. loyal cockerpoo companion, Beanie. followed at the funeral home. Burial St. Vincent Hospital He graduated from Paula was born in Worcester on Sept. will be private in Rural Cemetery at a in Worcester. Leicester High, and 25, 1950, daughter of the late George later date. Donations in Paula’s mem- He leaves his wife Clark University, and Anna (Lindberg) Toupin. She grad- ory may be made to Common Ground of 63 years, Maria and earned his uated from Notre Dame High School, Land Trust, P.O. Box 400, Leicester, A, (Szenk) Rollins, Master’s Degree earned her Nursing degree from MA 01524. his daughters Susan from Worcester State Quinsigamond Community College, Rollins-Daige and Karen Eldridge, his College. He was a member of St. Pius son Joseph Rollins all of Leicester, X Church. eight grandchildren James Pusateri, Joe was an avid golfer, enjoyed hik- Jenna, Jillian and Joseph Rollins, ing, gardening and nature and his end all obituary notices to Christopher and Ryan Daige, Jessica many trips to Foxwoods. S and Jared Eldridge, nieces and neph- A Memorial Mass was held on The New Leader, ews. He is predeceased by a broth- Saturday, Oct. 25, in St. Pius X Church, er William Rollins, and sisters Ann 1153 Main St., Leicester. There were no PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, or by Gamble, Dorothy Marengo and Mary calling hours. Morin Funeral Home, Saxton. 1131 Main St., Leicester is directing e-mail to [email protected] Joe was a fifth grade teacher at the arrangements for the family. In lieu Leicester Center School for 37 years, of flowers, contributions may be made retiring in 1990. to Holy Trinity, 300 Barber Street, Born in Leicester, he was the son of Worcester, MA 01606. James and Domitell (Zablo) Rollins. He For more information, visit www. graduated from Leicester High School morin-morrison.com. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home Richard F. Wackell, 77 Leading the Way HOLDEN — his brother, Robert Richard F. Wackell, Wackell and his wife, with Dignified Professionals who are 77, died peacefully Jane of Millbury; on Saturday, Oct. his sister, Barbara Caring & Honest with Sensible Pricing 18, at Saint Vincent Wackell of Worcester; Hospital, Worcester, and his cherished Affordable Traditional Funerals, surrounded by his granddaughter, Cremation Services, Pre-Planning cherished family. Katelynn Wackell of Dick was born and Leicester. He was pre- and Trusts raised in Worcester, a deceased his sister, son of the late Vincent J. and Catherine Gayle Mardirossian. (Cannole) Wackell. He was educated in Relatives and friends visited with “Because We Care” Worcester schools, and in 1955 enlisted Dick’s family at Miles Funeral Home, $ in the U.S. Army following the Korean 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden, direct 1375 War, serving three years. Dick then on Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, cremation complete became a claims adjustor working Oct. 24 before leaving in procession to In Worcester County and Windham County, CT in the Worcester and Boston area for Saint Peter’s Church, 931 Main Street, several different insurance providers, Worcester for a Mass of Christian Richard Majercik retiring from Hanover Insurance in Burial. Burial with military honors fol- Director 1999. He loved to spend time visiting lowed in Worcester County Memorial Cape Cod and Florida, was an avid Park, Paxton. reader and loved to cook for his family. Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, Dick is survived by his beloved wife, may be made to Saint Peter’s Food traditional Includes Judith A. (Day) Wackell, whom he mar- Pantry, 929 Main Street, Worcester, ried December 23, 1971. He also leaves MA 01610. graveside service • 20 Gauge Metal Casket his four children, Richard A. and To share a memory or leave an and burial • Concrete Vault Joseph V. Wackell, both of Worcester, online condolence, please visit www. • Transportation within Worcester County Shayne A. Wackell of Ashland and milesfuneralhome.com. Susan E. Wackell of Ft. Myers, Fla.; $ plus Cemetery & Windham County 3500 Charges • Professional Staff Services & Obtaining Glenn A. Woodward, 72 complete Legal Permits SPENCER — Glenn A. Woodward, 72, He served his coun- NO HIDDEN COST OR FINE PRINT of Smithville Road, died Wednesday, try in the United Oct. 22, in UMass Memorial Hospital States Navy during Veteran Owned • 104 Years of Caring after an illness. the Vietnam War. He He leaves a son Thomas J. enjoyed gardening Woodward and his wife Michelle of and wildlife. North Brookfield, a brother Ronald At Glenn’s request Shaw - Majercik Funeral Home Woodward and his wife Beverly of no funeral services Spencer, two granddaughters Amanda are planned. In lieu 48 School Street & Kylie Woodward, a sister-in-law of flowers memorial Dorothy Woodward of Spencer and sev- donations may be made to American Webster, MA eral nieces and nephews. Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, He was pre-deceased by a son Framingham, MA 01701. J. Henri Daniel R. Woodward, a brother Bruce Morin & Son, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer (508) 943-6278 Woodward and his longtime friend is directing arrangements. Jean Asselin. For more information, visit www. www.shaw-majercik.com Glenn was born in Holden, son of Ray morin-morrison.com. A. and Pauline T. (Spring) Woodward. Friday, October 31, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 OBITUARIES Arthur H. LaBaire, 92 Gertrude Miller, 91

LEICESTER — he was a weekly com- CHARLTON — Helen Brewer. Arthur H. LaBaire, municant, and served Gertrude (Reynolds) Born in Charlton she was the daugh- 92, formerly of the on many committees. Miller, 91, of J. ter of Lewis and Lena (Jaskoviak) Cherry Valley sec- In 1999, he moved to Hammond Rd., died Reynolds and lived in the area all her tion of Leicester and Cortez, Fla., where Tuesday, Oct. 21, at life. Cortez, Fla., died he lived the good life her daughter’s home, She was a member of the Federated Tuesday, Oct. 21 at for 20 years, relaxing, where she was cared Church of Charlton and sang in the Lanessa Extended fishing, boating and for by all her children. church’s choir. She was a bookkeeper Care in Webster. partying with won- Her husband, at Dresser Hill Dairy for 30 years and at He was the hus- derful friends. Warren Miller, died one time she worked at the American band of Julia (Budra) LaBaire, who He served his country in the Army in 2005. She leaves her son Thomas Optical Co. Mrs. Miller was always died July 8, 1988. He leaves his daugh- from November of 1942 to October 1945, W. Miller and his companion Susan willing to lend a helping hand, no mat- ters, Susan Dutra of Westport, and in the Rhineland and Central Europe. Maynard of Charlton; three daughters ter the circumstances. Rosemary Cavanagh and her husband He earned the Silver Star. Julie Mammy and her husband Richard Her funeral service was held William of Cherry Valley, grandchil- Arthur, “Pa,” will be missed by all of Sturbridge, Carol Hill, of Charlton, Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Federated dren Stephen and Michelle, Andrew, who knew and loved him. His quick Sandra Sullivan and her husband Church of Charlton, 64 Main St. Daniel and Sarah Rose, Eliza, Jesse, wit, silly songs, deep love for his chil- William of Thompson, Conn.; three Charlton. Jennifer, Rosemary and Emily, his dren, their children and grandchil- brothers, Emerson “Bud” Reynolds of Calling hours were held Friday, Oct. sister Bernadette Conzo. He leaves dren, will always remain in our hearts. Webster, Myron Reynolds of Charlton, 24, in the Belanger-Bullard Funeral numerous, beloved great grandchil- The funeral was held on Thursday, Warren Reynolds of Brookfield; three Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge. dren and great-great grandchildren, Oct. 23 from the morin funeral home, sisters, Barbara Zajac of Quinebaug, Memorial contributions may be made many nieces and nephews. 1131 Main St., Leicester with a Mass Conn., Shirley Bromley of Hebron, to the Federated Church of Charlton, 64 He is predeceased by two sons Arthur in St. Joseph’s Church, 759 Main St., Conn., Marion Reynolds of Charlton; 12 Main St. Charlton, MA 01507. H. LaBaire, Jr. and John Peter LaBaire, Leicester. Burial with Military Honors grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, An online guestbook is available at five brothers, Leander, Lionel, Wilfred, followed in St. John’s Cemetery, nieces and nephews. www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. Archie and Alexander LaBaire, and Worcester. A calling hour preceded the She was predeceased by her sister three sisters Lucille Monfils, Beatrice funeral in the funeral home. Bates and Theresa Hattnett. The family suggests that memo- Arthur was born and raised in rial donations be made to Nazareth Send all obituary notices to The New Leader, Worcester, the son of William and McCauley Home for Boys, 77 Mulberry Celanire (Adams) LaBaire. While liv- St., Leicester, MA 01524. PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, ing in Cherry Valley, he was a longtime For more information, visit www. or by e-mail to [email protected] member of St. Joseph’s Parish, where morin-morrison.com. CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service ic rhythms that are common among Beverley Prestwood-Taylor, Executive other years. This is the correct list- offered for listings for government, West African music. For more infor- Director of the Brookfield Institute ing. Cocktails and viewing time, 12 educational and non-profit organiza- mation about this benefit concert and speaking on the Institute’s “Journey noon to 1 p.m. Luncheon (Yankee pot tions. Send all calendar listings and to reserve tickets call the church at Home: A four day vital workshop for roast or roast chicken) 1-2 p.m. The happenings by mail to Editor Adam 508-867-7078. Adults, $15, students, $10, friends, families and congregations auction will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets, Minor at Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box children, $5. of veterans on dealing with trau- $30, may be purchased from any Rock 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at ma.” Soloist Teresa Kiritsy will sing House Committee member or call (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to aminor@ NORTH BROOKFIELD and lead in a patriotic sing-a-long. Dick Rossman, 508-867-5934, Gladys stonebridgepress.com. Please write “cal- The Theatre Guild of North Military veterans will be recognized Mountain, 508-867-7469, or Ruth Lyon, endar” in the subject line. All calendar Brookfield presents, “Oliver!” North and thanked. Prayers will be offered 508-867-7316, or Josh Knox at Trustees listings must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Brookfield Elementary School for world leaders and military person- of Reservations at 413-532-1631 ext. 21. Monday to be published in the following Auditorium, Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., nel and their families for these times All proceeds go to Rock House Friday’s edition. We will print such list- Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, of worldwide violence, upheaval and Reservation. ings as space allows. Nov. 9, 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 Seniors war. Veterans are encouraged to wear and students 12 and under. For their uniforms. Community and state advanced ticket purchase call 508-331- leaders are being invited. A free-will Tuesday, Nov. 18 Saturday, Nov. 1 9031. offering will be taken for the work of the Brookfield Institute. Refreshments BROOKFIELD SPENCER will be served. This month’s Brookfield Senior Harvest Supper — Spencer Methodist Saturday, Nov. 8 Gathering will be held on Tuesday, Nov. Church, 161 Main St., Spencer. 6 p.m., NORTH BROOKFIELD 18, at the Brookfield Congregational Saturday, Nov. 1. Baked ham, raisin LEICESTER Cub Scout Pack 128 from North Church at 11:30 a.m. Our special guest sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, but- The annual “Hope in Hands” town Brookfield will host a pancake break- will be Sangita Desai, native of India, ternut squash, green beans, ice cream wide food drive for the Leicester Food fast Sunday, Nov. 9, from 7:30-11 a.m. at who has lived in America for over 20 sundaes, cookies. $10 adults. $5 chil- Pantry will be held Saturday, Nov. 8. the Hayden Lodge (Mason Lodge) next years. Sangita is a specialist in her dren 12 and under. For tickets and Dry food donations may be dropped to the North Brookfield Elementary native traditions such as that of vege- take-outs call 774-449-8042. off at the food pantry, located in the St. School. Breakfast is $6 per person, $20 tarian Indian cooking and will prepare Joseph’s Parish Center on Main Street per family. a traditional Indian meal before your NORTH BROOKFIELD (Route 9), from 9-10 a.m. that day. Prior eyes. She will talk to you about the St. Joseph’s Parish Annual to Nov. 8, dry good donations may be different types of foods and spices also Christmas Fair will be held on dropped off at The Hair Force, 1103 Friday, Nov. 14 grown and eaten in India. Following Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main St., Christ Episcopal Church, her talk and demonstration, you will at St. Joseph’s church hall, located 1089 Stafford St., and Entwistle’s SPENCER also be treated to Sangita’s special at 296 N. Main St., North Brookfield. Garage, Main Street, all in Leicester. Whist Party & Penny Sale — First “Taste of India”. Hope you can come! Visit our craft section for beautiful Please make sure the expiration dates Congregational Church, 207 Main If you plan to come that day, a reser- homemade Christmas and everyday on donated food items are current. Street, Spencer, Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. vation is required. Please call Barbara items at fantastic buys! There will $5 Donation. Refreshments served. (508-867-6043) or Beth (508-867-6498) to also be homemade baked goods, raf- On Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. Public welcome. make your reservation. fles and our famous basket raffle and to 2 p.m., Strawberry Hill Fair at flea market. A delicious luncheon of the First Congregational Church on homemade soups and sandwiches will the Common, 1 Washburn Square, Saturday, Nov. 15 Saturday, Dec. 6 also be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leicester. The fair features handmade Admission is free. knitted items, holiday decorations, WEST BROOKFIELD SPENCER a silent auction, baked goods, used Holiday Fair — Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 First Congregational Church, 207 books, toys and games, gift baskets, a.m. to 2 p.m. Methodist Church, West Main St., Spencer — Christmas Fair, Monday, Nov. 3 raffles and a country store. Brookfield — Crafts, baked goods, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas tree candy, jewelry, Grandma’s Attic, knit- raffle, tickets $1 each or six for $5. 72” SPENCER NORTH BROOKFIELD ted items, children’s craft project, jams Christmas tree also included: lights, Lego club meets Monday, Nov. 3, Red Door Fair at Christ Memorial and jellies, Christmas ideas and gifts. ornaments, tree skirt, ornament stor- from 6-6:45 p.m. at the Richard Sugden Church — Main St., North Brookfield, age box and tree storage bag. Tickets Library. Both a theme and Legos are Saturday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on sale now through Dec. 6, and may provided — you provide the imagi- Crafts, baked goods, exquisite gifts, Sunday, Nov. 16 be purchased from the church office nation. This program is for kinder- apple pies and Rada knives. Lunch will Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to garteners to 6th graders, no sign up be served. WEST BROOKFIELD noon, or on Sunday before or after necessary. The annual Rock House auction will worship service. We are sharing half be held Sunday, Nov. 16, at Salem our proceeds from the raffle with Toys Sunday, Nov. 9 Cross Inn, with auctioneer Dave for Tots. Thursday, Nov. 6 Ayers manning the gavel. Please note WARREN the day and time, a departure from Turn To CALENDAR page ­­­B4 SPENCER Vegetarian Cooking Class, Sunday, Have some fun with your little one! Nov. 9, 1-4 p.m. at the Warren Seventh- Come to a free music and movement Day Adventist School, 1570 Southbridge program for toddlers, preschoolers, Rd., Warren. Demonstrations and and their caregivers sponsored and tasting. Suggested donation $10. Pre- presented by CFCE. Meets in the Register by calling 413-245-7159 and Richard Sugden Library community leave your name and phone number. room from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month. WEST BROOKFIELD Veteran’s Day Service of EAST BROOKFIELD Remembrance and Prayer, Brookfield Reservations by Nov. 6 — Congregational Church, 8 Common Thanksgiving Dinner — The East St., Brookfield, Sunday, Nov. 9 at 4 Brookfield Senior Center has moved p.m. — A keynote speaker will be Rev. their dinner for November from the fourth Thursday of the month to Tuesday, Nov. 11. This is Veterans’ Day and most senior centers will be closed. Dinner will be a home cooked meal consisting of turkey and all the trimmings. Cost is $4. Reservations a must. Please call Judy Shute at 508-867- 9224 by Nov. 6. All are welcome. Friday, Nov. 7

WEST BROOKFIELD The First Congregational Church of West Brookfield, UCC, 36 N. Main St. will host Balla Kouyate and his six-piece band from West Africa on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Balla is con- sidered one of the world’s preeminent balafon players of our time. Students of music will appreciate his polyphon- 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 CALENDAR CALENDAR continued from page B3­­­ craft, come and craft with us! It is open second half hour, the librarian will lead 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Merrick to everyone — every skill level, every the group with songs, finger plays, and Public Library, 2 Lincoln St., Brookfield. craft, every age. For more information, stories. Just drop in, no registration is All ages welcome to attend, no sign-up is ONGOING EVENTS contact Ashley Ottman at (484) 213-1750 necessary. Note: Will end Dec. 17 and necessary, free snacks and juice served. or e-mail to [email protected]. will resume Feb. 4. This program is funded by the Jeppson NORTH BROOKFIELD Memorial Fund for Brookfield, Greater There will be free weekly Parent/ The North Brookfield Historical WARREN Worcester Community Foundation. Child Programs from 9 to 11 a.m. Society Museum will be open from 9 a.m. The Cross Roads Café Coffeehouse is Fridays and Wednesdays at the North to noon on the first and third Saturdays held at 7 p.m. on the first Saturday of SPENCER Brookfield Elementary School, New of the month through October. Special each month at the Emmanuel Church, The Economy Shop at the First School Road, North Brookfield. The pro- appointments will be arranged when- 25 Winthrop Terrace, Warren. All ages Congregational Church of Spencer, 207 gram runs on school calendar and clos- ever possible. For details and updates, are welcome. There is no cover charge; Main St., Spencer, will be open from es for vacation and inclement weather please visit http://northbrookfieldhis- however, a love offering is accepted as a 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays; from 8 according to North Brookfield School toricalsociety.wordpress.com. gift to the Band or Musician as thanks a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on calendar. This free program is spon- to God for their sharing of their talent Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on sored by the Spencer, Wachusett, North WEST BROOKFIELD and gift for the glory of God (www. Fridays. For more information, call 508- and East Brookfield Coordinated Family The Merriam-Gilbert Public emmanuelorthodox.org). 885-2149. Grant in partnership with the North Library in West Brookfield is hosting Brookfield Elementary School. Funded “Lawyer For a Night” at 6:30 p.m. on RUTLAND Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 10 by the Massachusetts Department of the first Thursday of the month. Local Senior Exercises Classes are held Meadow Road, Spencer every Thursday. Early Education and Care. For more Counselors at Law, James and Tom every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The first game information, please call CFCE at 508- Hoffey, will offer assistance with civil/ at the Rutland Community Center, starts at 6:30 p.m. Along with our reg- 885-2934 or e-mail Wachusettcpc@hot- legal situations and answer related sit- Glenwood Road, Rutland. Enjoy an ular games we feature two winner take mail.com. uations. All are welcome to attend. This hour of fun and exercise to music to all games, two 50/50 games and two is a free program. help stay strong, fit, healthy and inde- progressive jackpot games with pay- The North Brookfield North Crafty pendent. Classes are co-ed and all are out’s of $600 and $500 respectively. Good Christians meet every Saturday from The Toddler Play Group for children welcome. The fee is $4 per class. For food and soft beverages are available at 10 a.m. to noon in the parsonage of the ages birth to 4 years meets Mondays at more information, call Joyce Gamache Judy’s Kitchen. Come and enjoy some First Congregational Church of North 10 a.m. in the Children’s Room at the at (508) 754-2821. good food, good people and hopefully Brookfield. If you knit, crochet, cross- Merriam-Gilbert Public Library, 3 West win a little. stitch or do any other kind of portable Main St., West Brookfield. The first BROOKFIELD half hour will be free play. During the Music Time with Ms. Renee Coro at LEGALS Notice of Public Hearing – Deed recorded immediately prior here- days after the date of sale, whereupon Commonwealth of Massachusetts Spencer Zoning Board of Appeals to with the Worcester District Registry all obligations of the Escrow Agent Worcester, ss. SUPERIOR At the regularly scheduled Zoning of Deeds in Book 38223 Page 190. shall be deemed to have been properly COURT Board of Appeals meeting to be held Subject to and with the benefit of fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL on Monday, November 10, 2014 in the easements, reservation, restrictions, discharged. COURT McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town and taking of record, if any, insofar Other terms to be announced at the CIVIL ACTION Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA, a as the same are now in force and sale. No. 14-1852A public hearing will be held on the fol- applicable. Dated: October 7, 2014 Bank of To lowing items starting at 7:15 p.m. or as In the event of any typographical error Camden Amantino Lopes soon thereafter as can be heard: set forth herein in the legal description By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, of Stoughton in the County of Norfolk Special Permit – Applicant/Owner: of the premises, the description as set GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 AND TO ALL PERSONS ENTITLED Stephen and Ann Trotto. Location: 1 forth and contained in the mortgage Cummings Center, Suite 225D TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOL- Columbine Road, Spencer Assessor’s shall control by reference. Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 DIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF Map R16/24. The applicant is request- This property has the address of 22 1470.97 (DESROCHES) FEI # 1078.00014 ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: Philip L. ing Special Permits under section 4.8.1 Ash Street, Spencer, MA 01562 10/31/2014, 11/07/2014, 11/14/2014 Goduti, Trustee of Profit Sharing Plan (Accessory Apartment) and 4.9.2.A.2 Together with all the improvements Oct. 31, 2014 Master Trust of Arlington in the Coun- (Non-conforming structure) in order to now or hereafter erected on the Nov. 7, 2014 ty of Middlesex and Donald H. Carvin build an attached two car garage with property and all easements, rights, Nov. 14, 2014 of Sharon in the County of Norfolk an in-law apartment. The property is lo- appurtenances, rents, royalties, claiming to be the holder of a mortgage cated within the Rural Residential zon- mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, Notice of Public Hearing- Planning covering property situated at 433 Main ing district. water rights and stock and all fixtures Board Street, Leicester Interested Parties may review these now or hereafter a part of the property. The Spencer Planning Board will given by Amantino Lopes to Donald H. applications at the Office of Develop- All replacements and additions shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Carvin individually and Philip L. Goduti, ment & Inspectional Services in Memo- also be covered by this sale. November 18, 2014 in McCourt Social Trustee of Profit Sharing Plan Master rial Town Hall during regular business Terms of Sale: Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Trust dated December 31, 2008 re- hours. Said premises will be sold subject to any Street, Spencer, MA, on the following corded in the Worcester District Reg- Oct. 24, 2014 and all unpaid taxes and assessments, item(s) starting at 7:00PM or as soon istry of Deeds, Book 43643, Page 199, Oct. 31, 2014 tax sales, tax titles and other municipal thereafter as can be heard: has filed with said court a Complaint for liens and water or sewer liens and 1. Public Informational Meeting- authority to foreclose said mortgage in NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE State or County transfer fees, if any Request for Zoning Bylaw the manner following: by entry on and OF REAL ESTATE there are, and TEN THOUSAND Amendment, re: Tattoo Parlors- possession of the premises therein de- By virtue and in execution of the Power DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s Applicant/Owner: Brydi Little Ricard, scribed and by exercise of the power of of Sale contained in a certain mortgage or certified check will be required to be proposal to amend the Zoning Bylaw to sale contained in said mortgage. given by Robert E. Desroches Jr. paid by the purchaser at the time and allow tattoo parlors in the Town Center If you are entitled to the benefits of to Mortgage Electronic Registration place of the sale as a deposit and the (TC) district. the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Systems, Inc., as nominee for Drew balance in cashier’s or certified check 2. Public Hearing - Amendment to Act of 1940 as amended, and you ob- Mortgage Associates dated January will be due in thirty (30) days, at the an approved definitive subdivision ject to such foreclosure you or your at- 12, 2006, recorded with the Worcester offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, plan- Sunset Holmes, Applicant/ torney should file a written appearance County (Worcester District) Registry LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite Owner: James Laney/ 123 KIDS, LLC, and answer in said court at Worcester of Deeds in Book 38223, Page 192, 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being Location: off Sunset and Greenville in said County on or before the Twen- as affected by a Loan Modification of the essence. Road, Spencer (Assessors Map U04, ty-sixth day of November, next or you Agreement recorded in Book 46988, The Mortgagee reserves the right to U06 & Map R28). The applicant is may be forever barred from claiming Page 171; said mortgage was then postpone the sale to a later date requesting an extension of deadlines that such foreclosure is invalid under assigned to AmTrust Bank f/k/a/ by public proclamation at the time related to this subdivision. This said Act. Ohio Savings Bank by virtue of an and date appointed for the sale and subdivision plan was originally Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Es- assignment dated March 2, 2009, and to further postpone at any adjourned approved by the Planning Board on quire, Administrative Justice of said recorded in Book 43924, at Page 142, saledate by public proclamation at December 6, 2005. Court, this fifteenth day of October and further assigned to Bank of Camden the time and date appointed for the Interested parties may review 2014. by virtue of an assignment dated July adjourned sale date. applications at the Office of Dennis P. McManus, Clerk 15, 2014, and recorded in Book 52752, The premises is to be sold subject to Development & Inspectional Services Oct. 31, 2014 at Page 221, of which mortgage the and with the benefit of all easements, in Memorial Town Hall during regular undersigned is the present holder for restrictions, leases, tenancies, business hours. Town of Spencer breach of conditions of said mortgage and rights of possession, building Oct. 31, 2014 Conservation Commission and for the purpose of foreclosing the and zoning laws, encumbrances, Nov. 7, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION condominium liens, if any and all other In accordance with the requirements of at 11:00 AM on November 25, 2014, claim in the nature of liens, if any there Commonwealth of Massachusetts the Massachusetts Wetland Protection on the mortgaged premises. The entire be. The Trial Court Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer mortgaged premises, all and singular, In the event that the successful bidder Probate and Family Court Wetlands By-Law: the premises as described in said at the foreclosure sale shall default Worcester Division Christopher Heffernan has filed an mortgage: in purchasing the within described Docket No. 14P3227EA Abbreviated Notice of Resource The land with buildings thereon, sit- property according to the terms of this Estate of: Edward J. Caissie Area Delineation (ANRAD) with the uated in the Town of Spencer, Town Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Date of Death: August 23, 2014 Spencer Conservation Commission of Spencer, Commonwealth of Memorandum of Sale executed at the INFORMAL PROBATE to approve the delineated wetlands Massachusetts, situated on the west- time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee PUBLICATION NOTICE located at 74 Donnelly Road, Spencer, erly side of Ash Street, bounded and reserves the right to sell the property To all persons interested in the above MA. described as follows: BEGINNING by foreclosure deed to the second captioned estate, by Petition of Robert Ceppi has filed a Request for at a point in the westerly line of Ash highest bidder, providing that said Petitioner Edward F. Caissie of Spen- Determination of Applicability with the Street and the southeast corner of second highest bidder shall deposit cer MA Spencer Conservation Commission to the tract herein conveyed, it being with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, a Will has been admitted to informal construct a shed located at 15 Marble the northeast corner of land now or DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA probate Road, Spencer, MA. formerly of Robert Olmstead and for- LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite The estate is being administered un- Applications can be reviewed at the merly of Louise A. Comins; THENCE 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount der informal procedure by the Personal Office of Development and Inspectional northerly along the westerly line of of the required deposit as set forth Representative under the Massachu- Services, Town Hall. A public hearing Ash Street 96.5 feet to land conveyed herein within three (3) business days setts Uniform Probate Code without regarding these filings will be held by to Richardson K. Prouty & Lillian B. after written notice of the default of supervision by the Court. Inventory the Spencer Conservation Commission Prouty to Frederick A. Cormier by the previous highest bidder and title and accounts are not required to be in McCourt Social Hall at Town Hall, deed recorded in Book 3668, Page shall be conveyed to the said second filed with the Court, but interested par- 157 Main Street, on Wednesday, 596; THENCE westerly along said highest bidder within thirty (30) days of ties are entitled to notice regarding the November 12, 2014, at which time Cormier land in straight lines, 157.0 said written notice. administration from the Personal Rep- all persons having an interest may be feet, more or less, to land now or If the second highest bidder declines resentative and can petition the Court present and participate. Conservation formerly of Donald C. Stone et ux; to purchase the within described in any matter relating to the estate, Commission meetings open at 7:00 THENCE south 13 degrees 04 ‘ east property, the Mortgagee reserves the including distribution of assets and p.m., public hearings begin at 7:15p.m. 31.0 feet along said Stone land to a right to purchase the within described expenses of administration. Interest- Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman point; THENCE southwesterly along property at the amount bid by the ed parties are entitled to petition the Oct. 31, 2014 said Stone land 32.5 feet to land second highest bidder. Court to institute formal proceedings now or formerly of George P. Ladd; The foreclosure deed and the and to obtain orders terminating or re- THENCE southerly by said Ladd land consideration paid by the successful stricting the powers of Personal Rep- 82.5 feet to land formerly of said bidder shall be held in escrow by resentatives appointed under informal Comins and now or formerly of said DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA procedure. A copy of the Petition and Olmstead; THENCE easterly 157.0 LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Will, if any, can be obtained from the feet along said Olmstead land to the Agent”) until the deed shall be released Petitioner. westerly line of Ash Street and the from escrow to the successful bidder at Oct. 31, 2014 point of beginning. BEING the same the same time as the consideration is premises conveyed to Mortgagor by released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) Friday, October 31, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 31, 2014 THE WRITE STUFF for SEASON 13! ~ October 31, 2014 A BIG THANK YOU to our SPONSORS… Spencer Bank, Country Bank, & Lamoureux Ford If you would like to be a business sponsor of this special page, please contact me at [email protected] We’d also like to thank participating teachers and their students this month... Laura Hingston, Wire Village School in Spencer, and Melanie McGarry, North Brookfield Elementary School, North Brookfield. Thank you for joining us this month! Students are encouraged to send in essays on their own as well by email. If you have any questions, please contact June at 508-909-4062 or email [email protected]. Happy Reading/Happy WRiting!!!

The Pony And My Ninth Birthday Jollyween My Adventure right. She did it a couple The Deer BY JACOB KENNEWAY, BY ALEXANDRA HOLMES, BY FAITH MWANGI, more times and then she BY RYLEE CARDINAL, WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 could do it with her eyes WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 In three days it was my Ugh! I hate Halloween One day I was running closed! One day there was birthday. I had to start It is so frightening and it home from school. I heard Today was the big day! It a pony, his name was planning my party. I decid- seems so mean a noise coming from the was her recital and she was Buttercup and he was neat ed that since my birthday is I love the candy and the upper mountains. Before very nervous. But then she and friendly. Then there October 2nd near Halloween dress-ups my adventure I had to go thought of a way to cure it was a deer- sloppy, mean, I would have a spook walk But the undead just look home eat supper and tell by herself. She would be like mess-ups and stubborn. His name at my house. I was a zom- my mom where I was going. dancing and when she was, I want the mascot to be a was Fudge. Buttercup bie and everybody had a So the first thing I did was she would focus on one per- unicorn, not a spider was best friends with costume. My sister’s friends go home, eat supper, told son that she knows and will were in the spook walk too. Instead of having the hol- my mom where I was Fudge and they had party, iday get blacker, have it get like it no matter what hap- The spook walk started in going, put on my adventure played games, and read whiter pens. She will block every- the pathway. After you backpack and raced to the books together. Sometimes Maybe add some sparkles one else out, and that’s just Buttercup even cleaned walk about 20 feet comes here and there upper mountain. When I what she did! Fudge’s house, which is a the camper. In between the With no monsters that had gone outside I followed When she was done danc- big beautiful dug in tree. It camper and the house there can give you a scare the noise it sounded like… ing, every one that was in always got messy from the was a dark black tarp above Let’s make this a happy music. The music sounded her family was there and leaves that fell and little our heads. There were also day nice, graceful and unique. came over to congratulate ants that got in his salad. some hidden purple and And don’t have it in I loved the sound, the loud- her. They said that she Pony had a beautiful bor- black lights to make it look October, we can have it in er it got the faster I ran. As did very well and that they ough in a mountain a mile spooky. There was also a May I got there I peeked through were all going out to eat to away from deer’s house. fog machine. Then we went Okay, let’s change the to see…Native Americans. celebrate. There was a lake in front of into the backyard. There name With their special cloth- Kayla continued dancing Pony’s house. were a couple of things This one will definitely ing and beautiful hats and and loved every bit of it. Buttercup had left like black crows that’s eyes be in the hall of fame! awesome music I couldn’t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ over food so he threw a turned red when you walked Halloween was totally in resist but join them. the hall of lame The Sweetest People party for Fudge and him. past, they would also make When I caught up with I Know He asked Fudge to bring a scary “crow” sound. On The new name is the beat of the music I Jollyween BY FELICITY KUSZEWSKI, drinks. Fudge said, “Why the railing to the deck there began to dance. The music WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 This is my version of me?” Buttercup felt sad, were some more creatures was so unique that I had to. The sweetest people Halloween so when Fudge showed up with red eyes. When we I started to dance I moved I know are four people. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Buttercup didn’t give him went in the front room, to where they were. When These four people are my any food. there were some more pur- The Sweetest Person the music stopped I won- Nana, my Grandma Janet, ple and black lights and two BY ADREANNA PETERSON, dered what happened but it Fudge got mad he yelled, WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 My Grandpa Joseph, and fog machines. In the door turns out they saw me and “I missed breakfast for this The sweetest per- my Grandma Marcia. stinky party that stinks!” way there was a motion son I know is my cousin thought was going to hurt I think Nana is one of the Buttercup in Fudge had a sensor spider. When you Hannah. She was my best them. I felt bad for disturb- sweetest people I know is big fight for a long time. walk below it its red eyes friend since I was one or ing them, I was just caught because every time I leave turn on, it makes a weird even before that. I don’t up in the music. So when her house, or if I arrive at Then one day Fudge sound, and drops down on remember one thing she they saw me, they said I’m her house she greets me heard a knock on his door your head. “Ahhh!” We was mean to me about. never allowed to show my with a kiss on my forehead, “Who is it?” asked Fudge. came outside though the Hannah was always there face in the upper moun- and a hug. She is always “Buttercup can I come doorway and the spook and I could talk to her tains again. I feel that’s smiling, and always nice in?” walk ended. When we got about anything. She’s only unfair because it’s a free to everyone. She never “No I’m mad at you,” said all settled down my mom one year older than me, but country but I listen because shouts at anyone and she Fudge. gave us all a cookie to deco- that didn’t matter. I still he had a very sharp stick. cares about everyone. “Why what did I do? I rate with an edible ink pen. told her everything and So what I learned today is I think Grandma Janet, clean your house I’m You can design the cookie she would try to help. She that an adventure is not and Grandpa Joseph are always nice to you.” said with it. You can even write also teaches me things like always fun and to always two of the sweetest people I Buttercup. on your tongue because it is gymnastics and she taught listen to people when they know is because they have “I know I’m always stub- edible. We also played pin me division. Even when have sharp objects. raised me since I was 1 ½, born. Can you forgive me?” the tail on the donkey and we were 3 Hannah taught When I got home and they raised my siste me things then too. Once said Fudge. tackled each other onto the my mom was worried r since she was around 4. when we were little we “Yeah of course. That’s couch. Then everybody had because I’d been out for a grabbed our bags and start- Now I am 10, and Faye, my what friends are for,” said to leave. And that was my long time. When she fig- sister is 13! Our grandpa is ninth birthday! ed to leave the apartment. ured out that I was alright Buttercup. We even went to Disney. 83 and Grandma is 74, and ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I took a nice hot shower Until then Fudge was not We did a lot together and we still live at their house! and went to bed. I knew I’d stubborn and neat. And My Favorite Halloween taught each other things They have done so much Buttercup had always BY BRENNAN OGERT, WIRE and were nice to each other never see them again, but for us like they put us to VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 eased up. Buttercup and every time. She’s even nice that’s alright. bed when we were little, My favorite Halloween Fudge had a real tea party to our cousin Mariah who ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ they gave us baths, they was two years ago. I was and invited the whole for- can be a handful some- The Dancer Who’s Not bought us clothes, and so est and they each split the Spider-man. My dad came times, but Hannah is still Afraid much more. That is why tea party in half. They with me and my sister. nice to her. BY JOSALINA PIZZARELLA-RIVERA, they are the one of the two brought drinks and food My mom stayed home and When we went to WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 sweetest people I know. and they had it right next passed out the candy to the Hampton Beach we went Kayla was practicing all The reason my Grandma to the lake on a picnic kids. We went to every with 7 people in the small- night. She had to get it right Marcia is one of the sweet- table. They were always house in the neighborhood. est room you could think before the big recital. But est people I know is because kind and nice till the very Me and my sister’s bags of. I went with my uncle, she just couldn’t get it… every time I call her, and end of time. were almost full. We went nana, mom, Mike, Kaycee, until it was 10:30 at night ask to sleep over, or come ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ up a hill to a street with and Hannah. Hannah and and then she did it! over her house she always houses. There were like I were in the ocean and the She had to get the routine says yes. One time we fifteen more house with waves were so big that they right before Tuesday. Her went to Hampton Beach! It candy. My sister and I said took us under water. We dance class was today and was just me and her. It was went to the arcade too! We “Let’s do it!” she was nervous because SUPER fun she had saved went in this thing that felt We went to the first she was the only one who up around 700 dollars for house, but all the candy like a roller coaster, and was messing up on the there as a screen in front us. We played lots of games was gone because all of the moves, but do you know in the arcade. One game it kids before us took it. We of you that looked like a what her mother told her: roller coaster too. It also was slots it put in a token went to all the houses that Never give up. Ever since, shook like one. It was real- and I pushed the lever, and had some candy left. she has given her best at ly fun! I have sleepovers I got the JACKPOT 2000 We walked back to our everything she has ever tickets! Then we went on house. My friends asked with her all the time. One time we went for a walk done. So she went upstairs a whale watch it was really me if I wanted to have and found $5 on the ground to get her dance gear on cool! We saw two whales pizza, so I went with my and bought a lot of candy. and it was way before she and an Ocean Sunfish! friends. We ate the pizza, Hannah is a really good had to leave. She went to ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ some of our candy, and friend and I’m glad she is the practice room and prac- watched T.V. my cousin. ticed for an hour and then ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ she got the whole routine

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Smitten The Kitten Spencer Fair A Candy House How To Stay Safe On How To Stay Safe BY PAULIMAR MATOS-CRIADO, WIRE BY BIANCA MUSTAKANGAS, BY MORGAN BROWN, Halloween When You VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL, GRADE 5 BY JACOB MORT, One day a kitten was I love going to the Once upon a time me, Trick-Or-Treat N.B. ELEMENTARY, GRADE 4 BY SERENITY KAUPPILA, born Smitten or Smitten Spencer Fair because I go Bianca, Adre, and our This is how I stay safe N.B. ELEMENTARY, GRADE 4 the kitten. Smitten had no with my best friends Adre friend Josie were all going on Halloween. I stay safe Here are some tips to idea what was destined for and Erin. trick or treating together. on Halloween by staying stay safe when you trick-or- her. As a kitten Smitten When I first got there I Bianca said we should go with my mom or dad, an treat. When you are going always wandered away, met up with Erin, and Adre through this back yard! older brother or sister, a house to house, you need she liked to fight crime was with her. The first ride We all question if we sup- very close friend, or an to stay with your guardian. with her friend Quilly the we went on was Rock n’ posed to, because it looks older cousin. I can stay The guardian should be at hedgehog. Of course fight- Roll. It was so fun because creepy?? Bianca said it close to my grampy and least 18 years old. Always ing crime with Smitten and Adre was in the inside and was fine because she knew memere. I look around for look both ways when you Quilly was imagined with me and Erin were on the a house that gives a lot of strangers disguised or not are crossing the street to them. As Smitten grew she outside and we squished candy, and not just one disguised. If people ask me a new house. When you was getting into trouble Adre. The second ride we candy bar. We all agree to come into their houses go to a house to get candy, and often wandered away. went on was The Gliders. to go, so we sprint down for more candy, I won’t go and they say come in to the Eventually Smitten grew After that we went to the through some trees and into their houses. Trust house, just say, “No thank up. One day she was just food stand and got some come from behind the me, you just do not ever you, I’m fine to wait out here.” They could hurt you. wandering in her yard, fried dough. We also saw house. We came out to the go into other people’s hous- They’re complete strangers until SWOOSH MEOOW! our friends Chloe and “candy house!” We run es! I will always be ready to you. Your parent should A falcon had grabbed Katie, they all encouraged over to start picking! Josie for anything. I never go her! She thought “What me to go on Zero Gravity. noticed the door was open, have either a cell phone, trick-or-treating by myself. flashlight, or glow in the would her ancestors do … It was epic I went on three and Adre wants to go in. It is extremely dangerous dark stick (anything that GOT IT!” Smitten saw times in a row. Then Chloe, We start picking candy and to go trick-or-treating by glows in the dark). You her chance to escape while Katie and Erin went on realize we are going to be yourself. There is some- should wear extra clothes they were flying over a Air Force One while Adre the only ones with a lots of thing scary called stranger under your costume so you lake. All of the sudden……. stayed with me because I candy! danger. Stranger danger don’t get cold. So to pre- SCRATCH COOO MEOW! was too scared because it Boom the door slams is when someone is near vent getting sick while you Smitten was falling and went really high in the air open!! We all scream, you that you don’t know. trick-or-treat on Halloween made a big splash in the and I’m afraid of heights. “Ahhhhhh….!” You can get taken away night. They you know your lake. Later that night me and “Who’s in my house??” by a stranger. It is very way around town, so you Smitten spent the night Erin slept over Adre house “Please don’t eat us, we dangerous. That’s why you know where to trick-or- in the forest. The next day and we ate yummy home- are just kids going trick or shouldn’t go trick-or-treat- treat. Always let your par- when she got home, Quilly made chocolate truffle. We treating!!” we all plead. ing by yourself. You need ent check your candy before was so happy to see her. stayed up so late and we “Well why are you in my at least one adult with you. you eat it. Don’t eat any Quilly said “Where were were really tired in the house?” Luckily, I take a karate candy that is unwrapped or you? I was worried sick!” morning. So the next morn- “We are in your house class. That’s how I stay safe is unfamiliar to you. I hope Smitten replied “How ing we wanted to go back because your house has a on Halloween. you have a fun, and safe would you like to help to the fair so when Adre’s lot of candy.” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ trick-or-treat Halloween me fight crime?” The rea- mom got home she brought “Ok then take whatever night. son Smitten said that was us to my house I got my you want!” How To Stay Safe On ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ because it turns out the money and all the things I After two little girls come How To Stay Safe On Halloween falcon was part of a soci- needed. Me Erin and Adre in dressed like Elsa and BY SOPHIA HEARNLAYE, Halloween ety called B.U.T.F.C which left my house and walked to Anna from Frozen! “Hey N.B. ELEMENTARY, GRADE 4 BY SAVANNAH COTE, stands for Birds United to Erin’s house. When we got that’s Anna and Staying safe while trick- N.B. ELEMENTARY, GRADE 4 Fight Cats. there Erin got her things Lulu,” I say to Bianca. or-treating is important. This is how I stay safe on Halloween or Trick-or- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ and her mom brought us “Yes it is because they I would bring flashlights Treating! I have four things to the fair. We went to the are my sisters.” and glow lights or sticks. How To Stay Safe On I do to be safe. First of all I Halloween derby, Adre’s uncle was in “Then who is that witch?” I would also have to stay the derby and he won first “I think that is Bianca’s make sure that my guard- BY SOPHIA HEARNLAYE, with friends and an adult. ian, like my mom or dad, is N.B. ELEMENTARY, GRADE 4 place. It was so fun I can’t mom, Candice?” People or kids should only close to me because some- Staying safe while trick- wait to go back next year “Yes it is. What are you go trick-or-treating at a times it gets a little crowd- or-treating is important. with my best friends. doing here?” says Bianca. house with lights on. My ed where I go. Next I make I would bring flashlights ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Well I wanted to scare mom brings her cell phone sure that I listen to my mom and glow lights or sticks. you guys because you just inc ase something and my dad, I listen because I would also have to stay scared Anna and Lulu!” happens. My friends and I if they say “stay here and with friends and an adult. “Well ok then you got us. watch for holes so we don’t wait,” I would and I should People or kids should only Now can we all go trick or trip. I would also stay on listen to them. Another go trick-or-treating at a treating together?” the sidewalk or side of the thing I do is I do not go with house with lights on. My “Yes we can. I’m glad we road. I would stay with my strangers. For instance if a mom brings her cell phone are friends!” friends and adults so I’m stranger says, “come with just inc ase something ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ never alone. My best friend, me your parents are hurt” happens. My friends and I McKayla and I would look or “I lost my dog can you watch for holes so we don’t both ways before crossing find him with me,” never trip. I would also stay on the main road. That’s how go with strangers. Lastly, I the sidewalk or side of the to stay safe on Halloween. make sure my candy does road. I would stay with my ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ not have rips or holes in the friends and adults so I’m packaging, and my parents never alone. My best friend, check it first, although they McKayla and I would look sometimes take a piece or both ways before crossing two! That is how I stay safe the main road. That’s how on Halloween! Hope you all to stay safe on Halloween. have a safe holiday, THE END!!!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HAVE A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN, BOO!!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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SOLD NEW PRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLD ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT SOLDSOLD NEW PRICE THOMPSON – 1496 Riverside Dr! NORTHBRIDGE – 124 Quarry Road! WEBSTER – WEBSTER – 4 Tanner Rd! WEBSTER – 6 LeBouef Lane! WEBSTER – 30 Houghton St! 8 Rm SOUTHBRIDGE – 15 Kingsley St! 2 DUDLEY – 6 Charlton Rd! Young DUDLEY – 12 Shine Ave! Custom 6+ Young 7 Rm Colonial! 1.9 Acres! 28’ Family! Extremely Well Kept! 6/6 Rms! 7 Rm Ranch w/Open Flr Plan! Rm Contemp Ranch/Cape! 2,888’! 5/8 Acre Gorgeous Ranch Style Condo! 5 Rms – Custom 9 Rm, 3,494’ Brick Ranch! .68 Spacious 6 Rm Ranch! Great View Ranch! Eat-in Kit w/SS Appliances! Frplc Farmers Porch! New Carpet & Paint 1,495’! Custom Granite Kit! Applianced! Acres! 70’ Deck! Fam Rm w/Cathedrals, of Webster Lake! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! 3/3 Bdrms! Each Approx 1,100’! The Major Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Corner Lot! Appliance Kit w/Center Isl/ Throughout! Tile Kit w/Breakfast Nook! Updates Are Done! Upgraded Electrical, 2 Cathedral Ceiling Applianced Kit w/ Breakfast Bar! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm Open Din Rm! Spacious Liv Rm w/Gas Skylight, Stone Frplc & Hrdwds! Din & Liv Rm w/Hrdwds, Bow Window & Tile Bath! Den! Office/Study! Lower Level Liv & Din Rms w/Hrdwd Flrs! 3 Bdrms! Frplc! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Baths! Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Recessed Lighting! Fully Appliance Playroom w/Frplc, 2nd Full Bath! Workshop Recent Furnaces! Replacement Windows! Island! Recess Lighting! 3 Bdrms! w/Frplc & Entertainment Center! Grand Master Bath w/Dual Vanities & Jacuzzi Vinyl Siding! Blow-in Insulation from Mass Entry Foyer! 3 Bdrms! 1st Flr Master Foyer w/Hrdwds! Full Basement for Master Suite! 1st Flr Laundry! Finished Kit! Din Rm & Fam Rm! 1st Flr Area! Garage! ING Pool! Trex Deck! Fenced Tub! 2.5 Tiled Baths! 23’ Fam Rm! C/Air! 2 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level! Expansion! Gas Heat! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! Lower Level! C/Air! Security! 2 Car Laundry! Carport for 2 Cars! 1/2 Acre Yard! Newer Roof, Siding, Windows! Town Save! The Hard Work Is Done! Don’t Miss C/Air! 27’ AG Pool! 2 Car Detached Suite w/Walk-in Closets, Master Bath! 2.5 2 Car Garage! AGPool! $5,000 Towards this Opportunity! $179,900.00 Baths! 2 Car Garage! $329,900.00 $275,000.00 Garage! $399,900.00 Lot! $184,900.00 Services! $214,900.00 Closing! $259,900.00 Garage! $229,900.00

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE CHARLTON – 15 Lindsey Lane! 10 Rm, MILLBURY – Ramshorn 102’ SUTTON – RAMSHORN POND! SUTTON – RAMSHORN WEBSTER – 78-81 N. Main St! 5 SUTTON – – 654 Central Turnpike! DOUGLAS – 223 Yew St! 8 Rm Gambrel! SOUTHBRIDGE – 24 Lynn Lane! 5+ 2914’ Colonial! 1.15 Acres! 44’ In Ground Waterfront! 11 Bayberry Lane! 3,400’ Incredible Sunsets! Western Expo! WATERFRONT! 70’ Shoreline! 1.29 Unit – 4 Apartments Plus a Commercial 6 Room “1826” Federal Colonial 3.19 Acres! Country Kit! LP Frplcd Liv & Rm Split! On a Cul De Sac! Liv Rm w/ Pool! 2 Story Grand Foyer! 9’ Ceilings! Custom 8+ Rm Colonial! 2.5 Story Grand Panoramic Water Views! 5 Rm Yr Rd Acres! Cove Location with Western Space! Fully Rented! Off Street Parking! Set on 1.85Acres – Beautifully Fam Rm! Hrdwds Throughout! 26x26 Fam Hrdwds & Ceiling Fan! Applianced Kit w/ Granite Eat-in Kit w/Isl, Breakfast Bar, Entry! 9’ Ceilings! Granite Kit! Lake Facing Ranch! 172’ Waterfront! Liv Rm w/Stone Exposure! Incredible Sunsets! 5 Rooms! Many Updates! Separate Utilities! Vinyl Rm w/Cathedral, Skylights, Wet Bar, Slider Breakfast Bar & Tile Flr! 3 Bdrms w/Wall SS Appliances, Open Floor Plan! Frplc Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms – 2 Lake Facing – Frplc & Cathedral Ceiling! Knotty Pine Landscaped! Updated From Studs to Treks 2 Level Deck & IG Pool! 1st Flr 2 Bedrooms! 2nd Home? Renovate? Sided and Replacement Windows! Rear 1989! Applianced Country Kitchen! to Wall Carpets! Full Bath w/Ceramic Tile Fam Rm! Din Rm w/Tray Ceiling! Liv Both w/Full Baths! Master Suite! Library! Kit! 2 Bdrms! Lake Facing Porch & Deck! Build Your Waterfront Dream! Building Has Multi Stall Garage with Laundry! Windows 08, Deck 09, Recent Rm w/Hrdwds! Office! 4 Bdrms & 2.5 Lower Level w/2nd Kit/14 Seat Bar! 3.5 Detached 2 Car Garage! 2.67Acres! 2nd 2 Bedrooms! Fireplaced Master! 3 Pool Liner & Filter! Garage for 3 Cars! Floor! Expandable Lower Level w/Brick Full Recreational Pond! Ski, Sail, Fish, One Free Standing Apartment that Has Fireplaces! Brady Sunroom! Hearth! Replacement Windows! Baths! Master Suite! A/C! 3 Car Garage! Baths! C/Air! Frplcd Gazebo w/A/C! Garage! Home? Renovate? Build Your Waterfront Handicap Accessibility, Nice Floor Plan! Prof Landscaped! $389,900.00 $724,900.00 Dream! $382,000.00 Enjoy a Midnight Cruise! $289,800.00 $319,000.00 Shed! .41 Acres! $164,900.00 $348,000.00 $199,900.00$

SOLDSOLD ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! WEBSTER LAKE – 29 South Point WEBSTER LAKE – 61 Wawela WEBSTER LAKE – 24 S. Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE - 603 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 18 Cross Ct! MILLBURY – RAMSHORN 100’ “2009” 5,445’ 15 Rm Custom Colonial! Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle & South Park! Middle Pond! Western Exposure! 100’ Southern Exposure! 9 Rm Cape w/ 67 South Shore Rd! 5 Rm Summer Island Townhouse! 6 Rms! 2 Bdrms! Killdeer Island - North Pond – Western WATERFRONT! 9 Bayberry Lane! Eastern 4.65 Acres! Sunsets & Expansive Lake Pond! 188’ Waterfront 15,594’ Lot! All Fantastic Sunsets! The Ideal Summer Huge Views of South Pond & A View of Cottage! Comfortable Cozy Liv Rm Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! 7 Rms! Exposure - Beautiful Sunrises! Ideal 2nd Home Day Sun! Sunrise & Sunsets! Point Lot! Cottage! 8 Rms! 4 Possible Bdrms! 1.5 Master Bedroom w/Full Bath! 2.5 Views! Fantastic Master Suite! Super Middle Pond Too! Lake Facing Kitchen, w/Stone Fireplace Leading Out to the Baths! Applianced Kitchen! Din/Liv Custom Kitchen! Lake Facing Liv or Yr Round Use! 7 Rm Cape w/Panoramic 9 Rm Colonial! 2 Complete Living Levels Baths! Fireplaced Liv Rm! Phenomenal Din Rm, Liv Rm, Fam Rm & Master Enclosed Porch Ideal for Entertaining! Rm! Lake Facing Master Bedroom w/ Water Views! Granite, Applianced Kit! Open Flr Applianced Granite Kit w/Cherry Ideal for In-Laws or Extended Family! 2 Screened Porch w/Panoramic Lake Views! Cabinets! Lower Level Fam Rm w/Kit Bdrm! 3 to 5 Possible Bdrms! Office/ Kitchen! 3 Bdrms! Detached 2 Car w/Wall to Wall! Frplcd Family Rm! Cathedral Ceiling! 3 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! Plan! Din & Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 2 Water Facing Kitchens! 4 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 2 Fireplaces! Lake Facing Bdrm! Decks! Dock! Tennis*! CAir! Gas Heat! Garage! BOAT SLIP! & Theatre! 5 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! Office New Buderus Furnace! WOW! Studio! 2 Full Baths! 2 Car Garage! Garage for Storage of all the Lake C/Air! Super 2 Car Garage! Bedrooms! Family Rm! 1.5 Baths! Anderson Over 3 Car Garage! $1,175,000.00 $499,900.00 $399,900.00 Dock! 11,195’ Lot! $499,900.00 Toys! $349,900.00 Beach! Pool! $269,900.00 $484,900.00 Windows! C/Air! Recent Roof! $409,900.00

hope2own.com Featured Open Houses WEBSTER - 95 LOWER GORE RD 508.943.4333 WEBSTER - 8 KONKEL AVE

Sharon Pelletier - Broker Licensed in MA, CT & RI

WE WANT YOUR Sunday, Nov. 2 •12-2pm • Large 3 bdrm 1 bath ranch set on 1.5± acre! Sunday, Nov. 2 •12-2pm • New Listing: Mint condition! Farmer’s porch LISTINGS! Eat-in kitchen! Fireplaced Living Rm! Hdwd floors! First floor laundry! 1 +/- acre colonial at sunny shores! 4 Brs, 2.5 Baths ~ 9’ ceilings 1st flr, amazing open flr 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 landscaped backyard ready to enjoy! Detached garage will accommodate two cars! plan! Spacious Mstr BR w/Private Bath w/Jacuzzi Tub, Ceramics, 2 Car Garage, with workshop! Town sewer! Easy access to I-395. Close to Webster Lake and Shed, Close to Webster Lake w/lake access at Lakeside Beach/Boat Ramp! Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! public boat launch! New Improved Price $187,000 Priced to Sell, $267,400! * June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Vanessa Kubic Hoenig * Diane Strzelecki * Matt Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse

THOMPSON- 63 PORTER PLAIN RD WEBSTER ~ 31 BRANDES STREET WEBSTER ~ 8 MIKES WAY WEBSTER - 7 LOWER GORE RD THOMPSON - 4 BABULA ROAD

Saturday, Nov. 1 •12-1:30pm • Country living at its best! Charming Split Entry! Beautifully updated kitchen New Listing - CHARMING GARRISON COLONIAL! Great Location Follow this long driveway to a ranch nestled on a very private with cherry wood cabinets, stone back splash, granite Charming hip roof colonial! Great Neighborhood setting just over the CT state line in Thompson CT, Close Proximity to I-395. 3.5 Acre lot! Great entertaining spot! Open floor plan! Oversize countertop, formal dining room with sliders to a lovely - yet tucked away for maximum privacy! Formal living & NEW LISTING - welcome to this wonderful open floor plan!! Cathedral ceiling Updated, freshly painted, clean, move in condition, Gleaming Hardwood 3 season sun room overlooking private backyard with dining rms, plus a cozy fireplaced family rm - ALL w/beautiful kitchen, dining and living rooms makes for a great entertaining area. Two full Floors throughout the main level, ceramic tile in baths. Fabulous front to 2 car barn style garage, a loft area for that office, perfect for inground pool. Hardwood floors, 2 full ceramic tile baths, hardwood floors! Lovely kitchen & informal dining w/ceramic baths and propane heater in oversized lower level can be used s a spacious back master Bedroom with Sitting Area, double closets, including a walk in Mechanic/ car lover! Minutes from rt. 395 And area Amenities!! 3 bedrooms, finished lower level, meticulously kept. family room , man town or extra large bedroom !! Close to all area amenities and closet. Almost 1/2 acre level yard, private & fully fenced back yard! Storage floors & French doors to private rear deck! Large front to back minutes from rt. 395. Quick closing possible!! $ 162,000. Commuters dream! $207,700 NEW IMPROVED PRICE $244,900 master bedroom, 3 Brs total! 2 car garage! $274,875 Shed, Oversized 2 car Detached Garage. $234,900

OXFORD ~18 MAIN ST. WEBSTER - 71-A KLEBART AVE. OXFORD ~ 61 PLEASANT ST WOODSTOCK - 90 BARLOW CEMETARY RD THOMPSON ROAD WEBSTER BUILDABLE LOTS Lot 119B Thompson Rd An Exceptional Home on an Exceptional Lot ~ Picturesque & Private ~ Relax on the Town, Water & Sewer Spectacular Young 3100 sf Custom Colonial with Farmers Porch ~ Enjoying Nature on Your own Private Pond or Gather Friends by the NEW LISTING -Pride of Ownership! - Very well maintained 2 Stone Fire Pit! Professionally Landscaped! ~ This amazing Ranch Packs all the Punch- $40,000 bedroom ranch in Oxford, Perfect for a first time buyer or someone Wrap Around Farmers Porch! Loads of detail was es! Location is set off the road ~ Approach to House includes an Engineered Bridge, given to Quality and Functionality! 4 Bedrooms! 3-1/2 Dam & Spillway…Inside Boasts a Custom Kitchen with Maple Cabinetry, Designed & who is downsizing. This home offers lots of updates which include a New Listing Beautifully Maintained contemporary ranch! Built by “Brunarhans” of Woodstock ~ Granite Counter Tops ~ Center Island & SS Ap- new roof, siding, windows, upgraded kitchen and bathroom, Plenty of Baths! Crown Moldings! Frplc Living Room! 40’X60’ Professioanlly landscaped yard! Cathedral fireplaced living pliances including Gas stove! Main Level flooring includes Handsome “Hand-Scraped” Lot 119A Thompson Rd closets and storage space. Also features private, large backyard with a Heated In-ground Indoor Pool Room! Radiant Heat! room! Granite countered kitchen, Huge master suite with Hickory Wood ~ Efficient “Koltech” Exterior Doors & Windows ~ Custom Built interior shed, designated garden area and patio that is great for entertaining. So many more Special Amenities! Call for your private walk-in closet and full bath! Lower level offers half bath, family Wide Plank Doors!.. Finished Basement matches the integrity of Main level ~ “Maga- Town, Water & Sewer Easy commuter location, just off 395! This property is ready to move in! zine” worthy Accent Wall of Reclaimed Barn Board & Full Bath! Paint & Décor are of Appointment Today! $650,000. and playroom with sliders to lower level deck! Oversized 2 car “Pottery Barn” Style! Quality built! “Buderus Heating System. 18 X 20 Shed w/power... Come take a look $185,000. garage! Across from Pine Ridge Golf Club $314,900 Don’t Delay ~ Call Today! $275,000. $45,000

WEBSTER - 18 MALDEN DRIVE WEBSTER LAKE - 32 JACKSON ROAD WEBSTER LAKE - 11 BATES POINT RD WATERFRONT - S CHARLTON RESERVOIR WEBSTER - 108 THOMPSON ROAD

NEW LISTING! AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY ON BATES POINT! Elegant Webster Lake Waterfront Home offers all the amen- UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE of dry land on WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! NEW LISTING - CHARMING “REFRESHED” COLONIAL! Great Neighborhood ities of a fine home Plus Direct Webster Lake Access! Located in a sheltered cove Waterfront - 103 S Charlton Rd Charlton Summer Cottage Town Map# 40-D-14-0 showing Total Acreage of 11.28. Located at the Southern Setting of Like Houses on Desired Cul-de-Sac area Where Pride of Ownership reigns which provides boat access to full open water! Inground pool, a fully fenced on South Charlton Reservoir! Take it down a notch and come most end of Webster Lake’s South Pond. Extreme Privacy with Direct Lake Access Throughout! New Paint & Carpets, Refinished Hardwood Floors, Custom Window lakeside yard. Fine features include: crown moldings, 9’ ceilings, beautiful to the Lake for some R & R!! 75’ of waterfrontage! 2 bedrooms! along a Delightful Level Peninsula that juts out into Webster Lake. Simple yet very Treatments, Decorative Lighting! New Lawn & Garage Door! ENERGY EFFICENT cherry kitchen w/ceramic tile floors, granite countertops, S/S appliances, center UPGRADES THROUGH MASS SAVE! This Family Friendly Home Offers 3 Floors of Charming Year-round Ranch has a Full Finished Lower Level & walkout access Modern full Bath! Open Floor Plan to Kitchen, Dining, & Living 3+ acres Commercially Zoned! 340 feet Street island, Slider to large lake facing deck! Formal dining , formal living rooms w/ Living!! Large “Sunny” Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room and 1/2 Bath W/ to a screened-in patio, plus a detached garage & shed. ENJOY the PARK LIKE Room with exposed Cathedral Ceiling! This gem has been in frontage on Thompson Rd., 450 feet on Tower St., 339 gleaming hardwood floors! Plus private 2nd floor 20x26 family room! Spacious Laundry, 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, Master has Full Bath & Walk-in Closet! Finished GROUNDS! Plenty of land & nice location to build a Dream Home or possibly more! the family since 1963 ~ and now, Lucky You, it’s your turn to feet on Paper Rd - Summit St. Included is a 2 family, master bedroom, whirlpool tub w/waterfall faucet & separate marble show- Lower Level Completes this House! Includes Full Bath, Bedroom & Den! Level Lot and Developing possibilities? Call for details. $389,000. Treasure It! $199,000. “BEST OF ALL...ECONOMICAL GAS HEAT!!!! $299,000 er! Propane gas heat & central air!! NEW IMPROVED PRICE $579,000. Fieldstone constructed 2 car garage. B-4 Zoned. 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, October 31, 2014

Donna Flannery ERA Key Realty Services 508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 508-885-6665 JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com Maria Reed Diane Luong Bob Zannotti Bob Falter Web: www.donnaflannery.com 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 508-414-8101 774612-1649 Email: [email protected] LICENSEDLICENSED IN IN MA MA & & CT CT Call any agent listed Jo-Ann Szymczak • CRS, GRI, SRES, ASP “Home “Home Ownership Ownership Matters” Matters” above for a showing Spencer- Spacious 2 family w/3rd Spencer- Discover Small’s Farm nestled floor expansion possibilities. Updated on almost 4 acres & surrounded by 80+ acres of protected & Agricultural Farm land. CONSIDERING BUYING? RATES ARE GREAT! roof,vinyl siding,windows. Yard and Gorgeous views! 1700’s Post & Beam home off street parking. Walk to everything. w/5 Bdrms,4 fireplaces inc. 2 beehive ovens, Tavern room, original details throughout DUDLEY/OXFORD DUDLEY Choose your own LEASE/PURCHASE R tenants. Quick closing ,huge 2 story barn, garages & more! possible. Town water/ New Listing! Prime Location! DUDLEY-$229,900 sewer & separate $299,900 See utilities for each unit. it @ www. VA BUYERS FHA BUYERS 3wirevillage. • $1100 per month $99,900 vuleetours.com • 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms Oakham-Celebrate the Holidays Here in this Oxford- Beautiful 6 rm,3 bdrm,2 bath home E comfortable Log Home on over 9 beautiful in mint condition! FHA/Oil heat. Totally • Includes smaller 3 room acres! 1800+ s.f. of living space. 6 rms,2-3 * Grandview Estates * 3 Units bonus unit over garage remodeled with lots of upgrades! Vaulted * Custom built bdrms,2 baths. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, * Live in one - rent two full walkout basement(w/2nd zone),garage, ceilings, generous sized rooms. Super * Hip Roof Colonial * Oversized garage Call for details porches and location, great yard! Needs nothing! Near * Open floor plan * Sided decks. Stunning Buffamville * 2.6 acres * Town services A Stone Fireplace, Reservoir! * Garage, HW Floors, 1.5 Bath Private location Quick closing 21 Piasta Rd 17 Pine St. $174,500 & surroundings. $274,900 possible! New Price! 229,900 OXFORD – TWIN ELM ESTATES WEBSTER LAND, Spencer-Beautifully remodeled Main Street Spencer- 6 rm,3 bdrm,2 bath Colonial with Antique on over 1 acre! Great yard, tons of off over 1700 s.f. of livingspace! Spacious LAND, LAND! L street parking. Perfect for in-home business/office, Rooms! Open and flexable floor plan, nice Bed & Breakfast too! 12 rooms,5-6 bdrms,3 full & 2 half baths. Gorgeous wood floors throughout, yard,meadow views! Minutes to shopping, Open House VA BUYERS Mass Pike(about 12 min), walk to park. DUDLEY Sun 12:30-2 Huge 2 story barn/garage! Town water & 6Acres, Unlimited Sewer, quick Tobin Farm Estate potential! occupancy! Move in ready! Be in before OXFORD * Near Webster Lake $329,900 the Holidays! 1.5 Acres, $45,900 * End Unit * Granite Counters * 2 Baths $229,900 * 2 bedrooms * Over 55+ * Family Room CHARLTON * Cathedrals Community * Fireplace Prindle Lake, * Phase 1 Enter drawing * Garage 3/4 Acre, $114,900 for gift 7 Lillian Ave • $249,900 13 Daniel Dr., #13 certificate E Brenda Ryan Jan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Broker- DiGregorio Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Owner Hilli Doros DUDLEY – LOW RATES, GREAT SCHOOLS “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” * 1.6 acres * Corian Counters 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA * 2.5 Baths * Aboveground Pool S 508-765-9155 * Cathedral Ceiling * Media Room FAX: 508-765-2698 Robin Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan * Family Room * Easy Highway Giguere Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Rivera * Gas Fireplace Access to Rt. 395, Now offering rental services HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES * Central Air MA Pike Southbridge:Wonderful Dudley: Charming Expandable Brick Cape * Sprinkler System Cape with 6 rooms 3 T with 5 rooms 2 bedrooms. bedrooms 2 baths. 21 Johnathan Pass Hardwood floors. 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Air appliances, granite counters, Diane Luong Jo-Ann Szymczak T Garage. Nice shape. st tile flooring. New 1 Fl full bath & laundry. New Vinyl siding, new Could easily be rented. gas furnace & HW heater. First floor familyroom plus sunroom SZYMCZAK SELLS EVERYWHERE! OXFORD HOLLAND $108,800. to great multi-layered deck. Just minutes to Rt 84 & Mass Pike. WEBSTER WORCESTER $229,900. 251 South St. Southbridge: Southbridge: Ultimate INVESTORS! STEAL ONE Level living! Newer & NEW PRICE NEW PRICE THIS HOME! HOME Spacious 6 rooms 3 bedroom E 2 bath Ranch! Brazilian Marble SOLD ASSISTEDSALE FLIPPERS! Take a look Counters. Loads of cabinets in at this huge home! 9 the kitchen plus all appliances. Master bedroom suite with walkin rooms 4 bedrooms 1 closet & full bath. Livingroom with cathedral ceilings & gas * Central Air * 14.4 Acres bath. Garage or barn. fireplace plus custom bowed window. 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- FOR SALE INFANTS PALLETS sphere  Management Opportunity  $55,000 Expectation ELECTRIC RANGE SEASONED NEW the First Year  Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train. We are PORTABLE PACK You pick up less than two years old. FIRE WOOD FOR Air-Conditioner searching for the right female OR male to join our team. Garage door AND PLAY Monday thru Friday  If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative with all hardware-white Stainless + Black Dual ovens SALE FRIEDRICH 8am-noon long term career... Paid $400.00 BY CHICCO LIKE NEW $500.00 Kuhl Plus Series Stonebridge Press
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Millbury MA with Box Spring ******************** Call Paul 508-245-7857 Bedroom Set 774-241-0027 Carpet Cleaning www.stowefarm.com in Original Plastic 508-769-2351 6 piece cherry wood ROLAND ORGAN Van sleigh bed 135 LOST AND FOUND 286 LIVESTOCK HEADBOARD $150.00 MUSIC ATELIER 281 FREE PETS Ford 99 E250 BAGGED FULL ADJ. $2500.00 80G LUXURY with Bane-Cleane System IV Call: 508-410-7050 including bench and Good Condition —LOST— LOOKING FOR A Micro suede, oatmeal w.esp or best offer SHAVINGS wood trim owner’s manual. Asking $8,500.00 Large Male $4.75 Each 508-272-7110 NEW REDUCED WONDERFUL $125 OBO Upper and lower keyboard Hourse quality PRICES!!! $500.00 Von Schrader VS2 Neutered Cat LOVING HOME... 3.25 size COFFEE/ King Size Dry Foam Stoneville Pond & 2-year-old Pitbull Rock Valley Farm ESPRESSO Bedroom Set Classic Star Trek 508-867-9386 Upholstry Extractors Leicester St Area with papers West Brookfield MA Figurine Set $850.00 ea. Female named “Calle” 508-867-2508 MAKER 82 6 piece cherry wood Black with patches of white on In box - never opened Blue nose, not spayed sleigh bed Local his belly 12 cups $100 Great for single pet 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES Extra VS II Brush Unit A little shy but basically $75 OBO Sears Carpet,Upholstery environment $2500.00 Heroes $275.00 friendly HINGES Vacuum Call HONEYWELL or best offer About 8 years old Heavy duty 54” long $60 Von Schrader VS III 774-318-8439 AIR CLEANER 508-272-7110 (3) Utility Heaters stainless steel Wall Cleaning Machine Please call piano hinges rm sz, 15x20 $10/ea $325.00 508-832-5512 283 PETS $50.00 each $50 OBO KIRBY SENTRIA II (2) HON Side Chairs Brand new $30/ea Leave a message Need help with VACUUM SYSTEM 17” Pacific Floor 774-633-0832 Call 508-765-0621 with carpet cleaning Mink Fur Jacket-(6/7) Machine your pets attachment. $175/OBO $275.00 veterinary care? Local Six months old. (2) Mid-back leather 200 GEN. BUSINESS HO SCALE TRAIN We can help $600 firm. office chairs 413-967-7567 News 90’ of tracks at an affordable price! 10 locomotives Call 508-987-3677 $30/ea ATER QUIPMENT 20 cars Bell motorcyle VERY LARGE VINTAGE 204 W E Round house LADIES’ COATS helmet OAK OFFICE DESK Bridges tunnels FOUND HERE! 2000 SEADOO 720 FOR SALE Never used $240 or B.O. and $60 with caravan trailer accessories ROUND KITCHEN Beckett Burner CHILD’S DESK Red & white Call for Price A beautiful 32” length TABLE Very fast and fun! Control & Aquastat $40 860-928-5433 natural mink jacket $200 w/4 chairs FOUND HERE! 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Asking Used once 42-44 long, DRYER with 5HP Mercury Southbridge MA $40.00 Please call $350.00 w/pleated shirt $225.00 Top loading gas motor (2011) 508-637-1333 $175/OBO $50 each/OBO only 10 hrs use Looking To Purchase GIRLS 18 SPEED Call 860-963-0117 2 SWIVEL ROCKER or online at Cast Iron Christmas Trailer included - Antiques Putnam www.secondchanceanimals.org BIKE Tree Stand CHAIRS ARIANS SNOW plus seats & vests And Collectibles $100.00 $25 $25.00 each Asking BLOWER 284 LOST & FOUND Single Items LED R-30 INDOOR Sunbeam Whole $1,800.00 Or Entire Estates $300/OBO PETS CANOPY FLOODLIGHTS House Humidifier ONE 2HP SEARS AIR 508-867-2551 3-in-1 We Buy It All by Philips (on wheels) COMPRESSOR 220 SEARS 22 CUBIC 10ftx20ft Did you find 12w = 65w $50 $100.00 And Also Do $135.00 14’ STARCRAFT Instant on, very bright 13’ Sunsetter FOOT your pet? On-Site Estate Sales plus dimmable Awning Cover ONE SUNBEAM GAS Almond Refrigerator ALUMINUM Or find a home And MANY HARD $50/OBO open boat with at 2006 Nissan Lasts 22.8 years Never Used GRILL for one? Estate Auctions COVER BOOKS Big box stores sell for $30 9.8 4 Stroke outboard and $50.00 trailer. All in excellent condi- CALL MIKE ANYTIME $26-$30 14” Snow Chains FORMAL CHERRY tion $2095.00 SMALL COFFEE YOU PAY $15.00 each $20 END TABLE 774-230-1662 or 4 per case $50.00 ONE BARBECUE GRILL for just the boat and trailer no TABLE 15” Cable $25 motor $995.00 Call Keith $50.00 $40.00 Snow Chains $ BUY & SELL $ 508-524-9328 Brand New Call ALL GOLD & SILVER 1-413-244-9510 16 FT. FIBERGLASS ELECTRIC BASE $35 508-729-0722 SAILBOAT ITEMS Used Engine 508-612-1518 Specializing in BOARD Lg. Pet Carrier SNAPPER with mainsail, jib and trailer 2002 Pontiac 3.4 ltr. V-6 with new tires NUMISMATIC COINS, $25.00 LET US KNOW!!! $30.00 $250 ROTO-TILLER $450.00 gold & silver of any form! Antique-Kelvinator IR5003, Used Twice 100 GENERAL Please call us so that we 774-230-0753 WOODEN DOLL Electric range Best Offer can take your ad Qualified with over 30 Golf Clubs/Bag CRADLE w/double oven, broiler out of the paper... years experience & B/O 105 BULLETIN BOARD 2004 ALUMINUM V14 a following of many $15.00 $45.00 TRAC VAC Town-To-Town Haier Mini-Fridge Model 385-IC/385LH AUBURN TRACKER GUIDER BOAT satisfied customers. Like New Used Once RESIDENT AND TRAILER Classifieds ANTIQUE Antique Printers $40 Best Offer NEEDS RIDE with 25 Horse Yamaha motor 508-909-4111 We also sell a nice CROQUET SET Drawers Call Ed @ For errands Great seating, live well, etc. selection of fine jewelry, and groceries In excellent condition, antiques & collectibles. $40.00 508-479-9752 BEAR CAT ET ARE $15.00 ea. 1-2 times per month very low hours on motor 285 P C LET’S MAKE A DEAL! VAC-N-CHIP PRO 508-335-3728 $3200.00 Bring in your items & CALL FAN-C-PET & VAC PRO Call 508-885-2884 see what they’re worth. 774-452-3514 Display Cabinet NordicTrack Elite Mobile You won’t leave 14.7 Elliptical Models 72085, 72285, disappointed. $50.00 72295 BOAT FOR SALE Grooming Salon Honesty and fairness 2 years old, Like new, 107 MISC. FREE HOUSE HOLD Used Twice 2009 Trophy are our best policies! Internet access, Paper work Best Offer 18’ Walkaround ITEMS Bought $1399 FREE 774-452-3514 Porta-potty, VHF Vicki Kelley Wood stoves 2 twin size Lee’s asking $850.00 Fish finder and GPS Refrigerator CALL 508-765-5763 Professional Coins & Jewelry electric beds Stereo with CD player E/Range LUMBER 239 West Main Street SNOWBLOWER (not hospital beds) 115 Merc Groomer A/C Units Rough Pine - Dry Wii East Brookfield Caravan roller trailer 20 Years Exp. TV’s 5% moisture - Sizes up to CRAFTSMAN (Route 9 - Panda 2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality w/Balance Board Mid-sized couch with Approximately 500 hours File Cabinets 24” Electric Start “We Go Right Garden Plaza) Book Cases $2.00 board foot or B.O. Controllers, Games Brand New matching chairs $18,000 toYour Door” 508-637-1236 And much more! 508-476-7867 Bought $500 $500.00 Webster, MA 508-451-8525 Leave message Asking $250.00 508-637-1622 413-436-8520 508-943-1317 508-987-2419 508-341-6355 (cell)

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298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 535 HOUSING WANTED 575 VACATION RENTALS 400 SERVICES WANTED WANTED RENT RENT GREAT Retired Mechanic with drivers license RV in Co-op Park FLEA MARKET DUDLEY SOUTHBRIDGE CLEANERS TEMPORARY 402 GENERAL SERVICES Looking for InLaw $26,900 Every Saturday and Sunday Large 3 Bedroom Centrally located Apartment or year round NEEDED WINTER Apartment 3-bedroom apartment Room with a bathroom Woodstock, CT Dealers, leave your stuff part time nights in the Spencer POSITION Call The Off street parking 2nd floor and storage set-up in our secure facility Coin W/D area, Monday - Friday 2-2.5 Loader Operator at Airport for Newly remodeled for 64 year old Dealer days every Junk Man No Pets hours a night, experience Snow Removal Section 8 welcome Handicapped, but Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 Available Immediately preferred. $10 per hour. December to April $850/month self-sufficient Ever-changing array Trees Cut Separate Utilities Transportation a must. Seasonal Employment available 508-320-2175 of cool, cool stuff Brush/Limbs $975/Month Call 774-314-1890 with the Town of Southbridge, 860-382-3634 800-551-7767 Removed First-Last-Security or email Airport Commission from dudleyflea.com Call SOUTHBRIDGE accucleaninc@ December 2014 to April 2015. FREE METAL PICK-UP Seasonal campsite 508-735-1933 Coombs Street 546 CEMETERY LOTS gmail.com This is an on-call position to Appliances, Meadowside of Woodstock, Two-2 bedroom apartments WANTED with a resume to schedule an supplement snowplowing Furniture, TV’s. Own your own lot. DUDLEY Laundry hook-ups CEMETERY LOTS Old Mopeds, Scooters, interview. operations at the airport. Pay Trailer with add-ons which Construction Utilities not included Dirt Bikes rate $25.10/hour subject to Very nice 1-bedroom AVAILABLE contain large family room, two Materials. efficiency apartment Quiet neighborhood bedrooms, dining room, Any condition Town Council approval. Pine Grove Cemetery Cellars/Attics Cleaned. Stove, refrigerator No Pets screened porch, vinyl siding, Looking for projects DUNKIN DONUTS Requires a valid MA driver’s Spencer, MA Small Building Off-street parking $800-$900 large shed, outdoor fire pit, Cash paid is currently hiring for part-time license, a valid MA hydraulics Single lot $1000 Demolition, Leaves Rubbish removal mostly furnished. Call Travis crew members for many shifts. License with a 2C minimum, first/security/references Double $2000 Current MassDOT physical, and Removed. Close to major routes Park ammenities: Leave message We offer paid training, flexible 508-596-8497 schedules (one weekend day a a CDL/Class B. Requires ability Residential Moves. $625/month Call Mike large swimming pool, rec hall. 774-242-9227 to follow written and verbal pavilion, mini golf, bocci, must), and opportunity for Furnaces Removed 1st and last SOUTHBRIDGE 774-200-6164 (We also sell) growth in a fun, fast paced, instructions and good physical horseshoes, fish pond, or team-oriented environment. We health. Position subject to CDL New playground-low yearly Need to Place Dave 2 bedroom apartment. pinegrovecemetery maintenance fees. a Classified Ad? are a tip collecting network! Drug/Alcohol Testing Policy. 508-943-2670 [email protected] Call 800-536-5836 Come into any one of our Must be at least 19 years old. 508-867-2564 Off-street parking For rent No Pets Rte.25 197, Dunkin Donut locations in 413-262-5082 Sturbridge, Southbridge, or Please submit a letter of WEBSTER 2 bedroom: $775/mo Cemetery Plots Woodstock, CT WANTED TO BUY Sutton Ave Oxford interest, resume and completed 1 Bedroom Worcester County Memorial Unit #5 to fill out an application. Employment Application, First & Security Park BY COLLECTOR & available on the town website at 442 LICENSED DAY 2-bedroom apartment Call: 508-765-5852 Valor II Section 772-233-1555 Old comic books http://wwww.ci.southbridge.ma. CARE 1st floor Graves 1 & 2 1940s and up Financial Service us/human-resources, to the Neat and clean Office of the Town Manager, 41 SOUTHBRIDGE Valued at $7600 Beatles memorabilia Specialist ************************* Washer/dryer hookup VACATION AT THE Elm St Southbridge MA 01550. Nice newly renovated Asking $4000 1960s and up Southbridge Credit Union The Commonwealth of Excellent location Famous monster Review of the applications will Affordable 2 bedroom apartment CAPE YEAR ROUND Auburn Branch commence on November 7, Massachusetts magazines, Godzilla, Garage w/sun room, new 508-885-6489 Responsible for providing 2014 Position is open until Office of Child Care Frankenstein and Call carpets, kitchen & 508-885-4278 superior member service while filled. Services requires that all monster items, opening new savings, checking bathroom. The town of Southbridge is an ads placed in the 508-943-7436 Old toys and and consumer loan accounts. W/D Hook up CEMETERY PLOTS equal opportunity employer. newspaper for child care 1-508-612-6192 advertising items Applications may be completed $800/mth heat & hot Worcester County at any branch location. (daycare) in your home TRSD/Union 61 MOBILE HOME water included. First & Memorial Park include your license number Paxton, MA Call: 860-779-2469 in 55+ park security, No pets, No Collaborative Garden of Gospels $700/month smoking. BUS DRIVERS AND 1 plot #150 Foster First+Last Call Bob 508-641-4606 454 HOME 2 grave sites WAR MONITORS West brookfield MA Parents Wanted IMPROVEMENT or Imelda (PER DIEM) 508-867-7972 508-764-6843. RELICS Seeking Quality Homes CDL License required Asking $2800 $ South Dennis, & WAR Throughout Central MA Send letter of interest NORTH BROOKFIELD To Provide Foster Care 1 off Rte. 134: and resume to: PAINTING DUNCAN BLOCK SPENCER 386-576-6663 To Children In Need. Diane Dionne, Large one bedroom with one Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, SOUVENIRS 24/7 Support. Generous Interior/ APARTMENTS 2 twins) 1 bath home with Coordinator Exterior car garage, new flooring and WORCESTER WANTED Reimbursement. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom paint in great location with full kitchen & microwave, $1000 Sign-On Bonus TRSD/Union 61 apartments COUNTY washer/dryer, screened in WWII & EARLIER Power Washing washer/dryer hookup and large Call For Details Collaborative Carpentry Heat and hot water eat-in kitchen. No Pets, first, MEMORIAL PARK porch w/ picnic table, grill, CA$H WAITING! 34B Wales Road Hardwood floors last and security $795.00 cable TV. Outdoor shower. • FREE ESTIMATES • 2 plots Brimfield, MA 01010 • FULLY Insured • Stove, refrigerator month. On dead-end street. Helmets, Swords, Garden of Heratage 2 [email protected] • Reasonable Rates • Trash pick-up, elevator Near shopping, theater, Daggers, Bayonets, Call vaults included Deadline for application Secured entry restaurants, bike trail, Medals, Badges, Flags, Rich O’Brien 508-397-9703 present value $8300 November 7, 2014 On-site laundry fishing, playground, Painting for showing. Asking $4500/OBO Uniforms, etc. Tantasqua/Union 61 School 28 Years Of Experience Parking 10 minutes from bay and Non-smoking, no pets Call Over 30 Years Experience. Districts are committed to main- 508-248-7314 ocean side beaches. Call David Devereux Therapeutic taining a work and learning en- STURBRIDGE 508-769-8107 1-508-688-0847 Foster Care vironment free from 508-867-4277 Apartment includes Electric, or Avaliable August 23-30 I’ll Come To YOU! 508-829-6769 discrimination on the basis of water, heat 508-764-2002 OXFORD Week,Weekend race, color, religion, national 500 REAL ESTATE Parking on site origin, pregnancy, gender iden- Newer 2 Bedroom Laundry on site WORCESTER & MACHINIST/ tity, sexual orientation, Country setting $1100 2 bedroom Daily Rates 300 HELP WANTED marital/civil union status, an- 3 Miles center of town $950 1 bedroom COUNTY MILLWRIGHT 501 REAL ESTATE cestry, place of birth, age, citi- Off Street parking $800 Studio MEMORIAL PARK Off season rates available Looking for and experienced zenship status, veteran status, WANTED W/D Hookup Call 2 plots in Good Shepherd 305 BUSINESS millwright with machining political affiliation, genetic in- basment with bulkhead 508-347-1911 Call Janet Plot #97 at 508-865-1583 OPPORTUNITIES Ability for a wire and cable formation or disability, as de- hardwood Floors Company in the Brookfield’s. fined and required by state and Dishwasher $1800 after 6 pm, or email For Family Room 7am-330pm. federal laws. Additionally, we Deck STURBRIDGE Will pay transfer fee June at Top rate $19.48 per hour prohibit retaliation against indi- Call Daniel Fiske 508-867-3729 [email protected] 2 Leather Couches With competitive benefits viduals who oppose such dis- 508-450-3573 for more information. 42”Lx33”Hx23”W Call crimination and harassment or House Worcester County A-1 Condition 508-867-6476 who participate in an equal op- SECTION 8 Memorial Park (Fontana/armless) Ask for Rey. portunity investigation. Originally $350 WELCOME Double plot Local 1 Bedroom Apartment $2300.00 Asking $225/ea. Southbridge $725/Month 325 PROFESSIONAL 6 Room 3 Bedroom ($4600.00 value) News MAINTENANCE ************ Will pay transfer fee (508)234-2573 HELP WANTED Apartment MECHANIC EQUAL HOUSING New Kitchen, Bath, Wall 5-Room Apartment 508-248-3303 We are looking for an OPPORTUNITY Ceilings, Paint, flooring, Lights 1st Floor, 2-Family 310 GENERAL HELP experienced Maintenance COMMERCIAL Appliances Hardwood Floors, Patio WORCESTER $895/Month WANTED Mechanic for our newspaper CARPENTERS ************* W/D hookup County Memorial Park production facility in Auburn, All real estate advertising in this Available ASAP Skilled in Metal Framing, Paxton, MA AHEARN MA. A background in and newspaper is subject to The No pets - No Utilities - Drywall, Taping, Flooring, Garden of Gospels knowledge of newspaper Federal Fair Housing Act of 413-531-2433 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Acoustical, etc. Near St. Matthew EQUIPMENT equipment, including printing 1968, which makes it illegal Includes Must have valid Lot 73-C Is an Agricultural and presses, inserting equipment to advertise any preference, Appliances & Laundry MA Drivers License Southbridge Spaces 3 and 4 FOUND HERE! Construction equipment and stackers is preferred. A limitation or discrimination On Premises. Travel Required 1-Bedroom Apartment Asking $4000.00 Dealership located in Spencer strong overall mechanical based on race, color, religion, First/References/Security Competitive Salary and Benefits 2-Bedroom Apartment Current Value: MA. knowledge is a must. Salary sex, handicap, familial status Required Send Resumes to $9200.00 With our rapidly growing based on experience. (number of children and or (508)347-9081 offi[email protected] 508-885-4680 business we are seeking FT pregnancy), national origin, Heat and hot water included www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com equipment parts counter We offer very competitive ancestry, age, marital status, or Modern WORCESTER COUNTY Person and two construction Appliances wages, a 401k plan and MACHINIST any intention to make an such 513 LEASED MEMORIAL PARK technicians. Please Email: medical/dental plans. preference, limitation or Off street parking REAL ESTATE Paxton, MA smello@ WANTED discrimination. This newspaper Many Extras Faith/Crypts ahearnequipment.com To apply for this position, send Full or Part-time will not knowingly accept any Available immediately Lot 84C #1 Space resume to: hours available. advertising for real estate that is COMMERCIAL / Want to Place Call to schedule interview Call: 774-230-0680 $1500 a Classified Ad? in violation of the law. BAR FOR SALE OR Call 800-536-5836 GateHouse Media New 508-764-1535 Our readers are hereby 508-943-0671 informed that all dwellings SOUTHBRIDGE LEASE England WORCESTER COUNTY 475 Washington Street, Trailer Truck advertising in this newspaper 2 bedroom All Contents included are available on and equal Renovated, Deleaded Turn Key operation MEMORIAL PARK BAY PATH REG. Auburn MA 01501 Drivers Wanted Fax: 508-626-4491 or E- opportunity basis. Wall to Wall South Worcester County Two grave plots: To complain about Business in existence VOC. TECH. HIGH mail: Class A CDL with Tile Kitchen and Bath Valor I (#291, Unit A, discrimination call The Parking 80+ Years SCHOOL [email protected] Hazmat graves 1 and 2) Department of Housing and Section 8 approved Call for an appointment Current value $8200.00 57 Old Muggett Hill Rd Based in Urban Development “HUD” 508-943-9796 Offered: $5,850.00 An Equal Opportunity Charlton, MA 01507 North Brookfield toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. $700/month 508-499-7957 Employer For the N.E. area, call HUD ad 617-908-0744 525 HOUSES FOR RENT [email protected] Cafeteria - Assistant 617-565-5308,. The toll free Cook Please Call number for the hearing impaired SPRINKLER SOUTHBRIDGE SPENCER RANCH 575 VACATION RENTALS Start Date: January 5, 2015 508-867-3235 is 1-800-927-9275 FITTER APARTMENT STYLE HOME Work as an assistant to the head CAPE COD TIME EXPERENCED 4 rooms for rent prime location. cook performing various kitchen 505 APARTMENTS FOR 1 Bath 3 bedrooms, SHARE FOR SALE duties per the schedule set by LICENSED ONLY 400 SERVICES RENT Heated 1 bath, Edgewater Beach Resort the food service director Inspections and service work. Appliance 1 car garage, 95 Chase Avenue regarding preparation of food, Permanent position No pets - no smoking washer/dryer included. Dennisport, MA 02639 baking, grilling, serving, and DOUGLAS Excellent compensation and 8’x6’ Blackboard First-Last-Security Newly renovated. On the water clean-up. School Year, benefit package Old School 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom $725/Month Very warm and bright. Studio (Unit 706) 7:00am - 1:30pm, Apply $500.00 Apartments Available References No pets. Fixed week 33 (August) Rate: $14.51/hour J.J. Bafaro Inc. Prices start at $845/month. Call $1375.00/Month Deeded rights 9 Winter St. Includes heat, hot water, Leave message first+last-security Application, cover letter, and Hearthstone Soap Stone Worcester MA A/C, pool, fitness center 508-765-5129 call You’ll own it for a lifetime three letters of reference must Wood Stove & children’s program. & can be passed down to be submitted by noon on $1900.00 508-397-9703 Off street parking. SOUTHBRIDGE your children and grand Monday, November 17, 2014 to for showing. Call (508)476-3777 children. Will entertain any the above address. Beautiful 3-bedroom apartment Oak Dining room Table reasonable offer. Attention: Dean J. THE TOWN OF Clean, freshly painted 2 Leaves/6 Chairs Washer/dryer hookup 535 HOUSING WANTED Lacobucci, Business DUDLEY WEBSTER $725.00 $875.00 508-347-3145 Manager HIGHWAY 3 rooms/1 bedroom LOOKING FOR APARTMENT 73” Mitsubishi Kitchenette, Appliance, Elderly woman on Heat, Electric, SOUTHBRIDGE For Applications please call DEPARTMENT Big-Screen TV oxygen looking for 1 or FOR SALE Trash Removal Included. 2-bedroom first floor apartment 508-248-5971, X1754 between is seeking $1500.00 Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartment 2 BDRM Timeshare 7:30am and 2:00pm or visit our private contractors for winter Deck on first floor W/D Hookup in decent neighborhood with Hilton Head Island website: snow plowing for Town No Pets off street parking heat/hot water, washer/dryer S.C. http://www.baypath.tec.ma.us/p roadways. 3-Piece Oak No Smoking First floor no stairs hookups in the Southbridge/ Odd Year Usage df/employapp.pdf Anyone interested in becoming Bedroom Set Off Street Parking No Pets Sturbridge area Floating week. a contractor please contact the $750.00 $650/month $650 month Have indoor neutered cat and $6000 An Equal opportunity Highway Department First&Security many references Call Employer @ 508-949-3862. 774-545-6161 508-943-8651 Call 774-258-0147 508-344-0072 508-943-1445

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720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 720 FOREIGN AUTO 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/ 750 CAMPERS/ 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE Early 1964 1/2 Harley Davidson TRAILERS TRAILERS 2000 2004 CORVETTE Mustang Coupe 2005 LOTUS ELISE Fat Boy 2005 PALOMINO PARKMODEL TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE Sport and Touring UTO CCESSORIES with factory 260 V8 2001 Carberated 70K POP-UP CAMPING MINIVAN 705 A A Packages WITH LOFT White w/red interior, Blue and saddle $8500.00 TRAILER No rust, awesome shape Arctic Silver metallic paint and full-length addition Excellent condition, 26,281 miles on it Excellent Condition in and out. with black leather interior Furnished 4 Tires w/Rims All receipts, New tires and brakes Garaged during off seasons All-wheel drive, leather, Star Shield paint protection One owner 12x16 with washer/dryer every option, new headlights, 2009 midsize Ford Complete documentation. Asking $32,000 Tornado 11,000 miles Used only 4 weeks a year Campground season brakes, water pump 125/55R16 No disappointments. Call or text Paul at Dealer maintained Catamaran Sleeps 6, 3 burner gas April 15-October 15 $3600 or best offer Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern 774-641-4050 $35,000 20’ Great Shape 941-567-8719 $16,900 508-847-5274 stove 508-847-3281 $450.00 $3650.00 Small gas/electric or best offer or 2005 refrigerator Need to Place 508-943-1740 941-592-5318 a Classified Ad? 774-545-6161 MUST SEE! Call 800-536-5836 FORD TAURUS 860-871-5777 740 MOTORCYCLES MUST SELL! Local 4-door, Air Condition, Like New-Under AUDI A4 725 AUTOMOBILES Light Bronze color 2,300 miles News HEAVY-WEIGHT 133,000 miles 1999 BMW $3995 3/4 TON CHEVY 1988 FORD Spring around the corner & A5 Light-weight Good condition R1100R be ready-to-ride with 508-885-7680 SILVERADO Custom fit covers $2,200 this fantastic MUSTANG LX 21,800 mi, CAMPER/ 4-wheel drive, 1986 $100.00 508-779-0194 Excellent condition, 2006 Suzuki Conv. Black Ext. Black Top TRAVEL TRAILER Selling for parts Gray Int, V8 with hard bags, Blue Boulevard VL800K 2010 A5 DIGITAL-FIT 5 Speed 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX $3500 Like new Saddle bags-Visor 2010 R-Pod $600 Firm 1 slide out, sleeps 4, queen FLOOR MATS $4500/OBO Black, 117k miles 508-735-2436 Buy Now for fantastic start FOUND HERE! Call Mike to spring bed, convection micro, 3-way $100.00 Call 4-door sedan 508-832-2566 $4900.00 fridge, 2-burner stove, AC, 774-272-5891 5-speed manual FWD 2000 HARLEY 760 VANS/TRUCKS Please leave message 4-cyl 774-329-9160 heat, TV, DVD, wet bath A5 SNOWTIRES (4) 1993 FORD F450 Excellent condition BRAND NEW TIRES DAVIDSON 1992 GMC EHICLES ANTED (Michelin) Caterpillar Service truck Motorcycle for sale $13,999.00 767 V W and REPLACED A/C Heritage Softail Diesel Truck on German alloys 450 Dually Moon roof and alloy wheels 2001 R-Dome, $400.00 ANTIQUE AUTO 7.3 International diesel 20,000 miles UPS Truck-Style, Like New EXCELLENT CONDITION 413-544-1168 5 Speed transmission Excellent Condition Harley Davidson Aluminum Grumman Body, PARTS NEEDED $600.00 Firm $10,495 Service body 1 Owner Shelves. Rebuilt 1937-1960 Excellent Condition Night Train 1450 LAKESIDE RV Car and truck sheet metal 201,000 miles 508-887-0468 $8900 Transmission/Motor, Less than 20,000 miles trim and exterior parts only International 2050 508-341-6127 RESORT New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steer- Selling because bought No mechanical parts 508-764-9309 Rotating Crane Own RV lot for less than renting ing Box. Dual Wheels, CLASSIC CARS new bike whatsoever Developers final phase 11’ Area Behind Seats $2650 2002 HONDA $10,000 firm Also 1949-1951 Mercury All lots 50% off Excellent Condition 508-779-0194 1975 Chevy Caprice CBR 954 860-753-2096 trim and sheet metal JEEP CHEROKEE Black and red Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool 14,100GVWR 2-Door 95400 Miles Activity Center 978-760-3453 2001 MITSUBISHI New Tires, Battery In great condition WANTED RIMS (5) Want to Place a Classified Ad? Only 11,637 miles Call 5pm-8:30pm Call 800-536-5836 17x7.5 rims ECLIPSE GS Brake pads, Water Pump Kawasaki Always garaged Is completely 508-989-8165 508-867-6546 1 with mounted tire 5 spd, well maintained, Motorcycles Needs Restoration ready to ride Stored in garage 124K miles, 28mpg, $2800, Runs Tons of cosmetic 1968-82 $300.00 or BO avail Oct 12 $4500 upgrades (3 cylinder prefered) 508-867-5156 508-943-4850 Priced to sell Any Condition 2003 1995 Chrysler LeBaron immediately at $4,500 508-688-5907 CAll JOE PASSENGER SIDE Convertable 110000 miles BUICK CENTURY 3 New Tires Battery (978)760-5042 Toyotas are less REAR VIEW 4 door, Gray Good Body or (508)481-3397 MIRROR FOR ‘05 190,000 Miles interior needs restoration 2008 KAWASKI Needs some work Runs 745 RECREATIONAL SILVERADO VULCAN 500 Mirror has signal, heat and $750.00 $3000 VEHICLES in Dudley, MA power in & out for hauling 774-200-5152 MOTORCYCLE 2 SNOWMOBILES  We have no mortgages trailer (plastic casing piece Call 3200 mi., Black broke off) 508-873-9257  Low overhead in Dudley MA 2004 BUICK Like New AND A TRAILER  Over 300 new & used vehicles to choose from for immediate delivery Black LESABRE CUSTOM Asking $2400/OBO FOR SALE (If we don’t have it, we can get it within 48 hours) $200.00 508-867-8374 

  
  



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    champagne w/black landow BRAND NEW  We have sales, service and parts staff members that have been ‘01 VW BUG $1500 Weathertech roof; light tan interior; leather 150cc Scooter employed at Tri-State for heated seats; new tires; $1950 or BO over 25 years Floor Mats super clean; Runs Great 4 stroke, single cylinder, 2002 Polaris 700  Honest small town Gray, Front and Rear Fits great condition; 860-753-2096 11HP, 6000rpm, Classic dealing Electric/Key Ignition,  No games - no gimmicks Jeep Liberty 2008-2012 asking $6,500 $2500 508-476-2236 Automatic, 71x96x46,  Serving the tri-community Like New 1984 VW RDX Front disk, Rear drum and tri-state area for 2012 Mission Double over 25 years $100.00/OBO 2004 CHRYSLER Convertible brake, Max 65mph, 1.6 gal. 350lb, Trailer  Special military and 508-347-3145 SEBRING 4-speed standard transmission college rebates available 183,000 miles School bus yellow $3500 4 dr. sedan $595.00 $1,200.00 4 cylinder, automatic needs minor work (508)341-9282 Call 720 CLASSICS 104,500 miles 774-696-0219 www.TristateToyota.com Many new parts 508-779-0194 After 5 Asking $3,000 FOR SALE: 508-867-6706 1963 Call Tom at 2001 VW PASSAT 2007 CHEVROLET 774-242-9061 2001 ITASCA WAGON HARLEY DAVID- BISCAYNE 2006 MERCURY 4matic, all wheel drive with all SUNDANCER MUST SEE! luxury features SON SUPER GLIDE MOTOR HOME Sales, Service & Parts (508) 943-7474 Easy Exit 2 Small MOUNTAINEER 150,000 miles 7500 Mi. Black. 30 ft. with slideout Dealership Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm off I-395 Saturday:8:00am-5:00pmSunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm High Performance 82,000 miles, one owner, In excellent condition Excellent Condition, Sleeps 7 191 West Main Street  Dudley, MA 01571 V8 All-wheel Drive, V6, seats 7 No rust clean with many extras. Ford F450, low mileage Good condition  Only Minutes from Everywhere! Automatic Overdrive Good Condition All service records available $8500. No appointment needed in our service department $18,000/OBO $8,000 $4,000 or best offer Please call Bert Call 508-892-3612 for appointment to view 508-949-0771 Ph: 508-949-2270 508-333-3340 860-315-7609 • 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week! • One Million Hits a Month www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 6 Town-to-Town Classifieds • Friday, October 31, 2014 “Come in for a test drive and we’ll make a donation towards Making Strides Against Breast Cancer all month long!!!!” Rachel and Lisa Massad BUY ANY NEW OR CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CAR OR TRUCK AND GET... FREE #OIL CHANGES #BATTERIES ll # D amond amond TIRE ROTATIONS FOR ASAS LONG LONG AS AS YOU YOU OWN OWN YOUR YOUR VEHICLE!! VEHICLE!! Sign &Drive Sales Event! 3 BIG DAYS... SUNDAY • MONDAY • TUESDAY BEST PRICES AND LOWEST PAYMENTS ANYWHERE! $ $ $ $ DOWN0 DUE at0 SIGNING 1st PAYMENT0 SECURITY0 DEPOSIT OUR SALES LEADER!!! YOUR CHOICE

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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4X4 BRAN SPANKIN’ NEW BRAN SPANKIN’ NEW DEREK DIFEDERICO GMC SIERRA 4X4 RYAN MASSAD AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER PACKAGE 1500 CREW CAB 2015 ¾ TON CHEVROLET GMC SAVANA INCLUDING WINDOWS, LOCKS AND MIRRORS, SNOW ALL STAR EDITION, FOG LAMPS, TRAILERING PACKAGE, DUAL ZONE PLOW PREP PACKAGE, TRAILERING PACKAGE #SI14184 CLIMATE CONTROL, REMOTE STARTER, CHEVY MYLINK SYSTEM, SILVERADO PLOW TRUCK 14 FT. CUBE VAN REAR VISION CAMERA, ALLOY WHEELS #TK14909 HEAVY DUTY, 8 FT FISHER MINUTE MOUNT PLOW DUAL REAR WHEELS, MSRP $33,375 MSRP $44,305 REAR PASS THROUGH #SV14753 SAVE $ SAVE OVER SAVE OVER SALE SAVE OVER SALE $ SALE $ $ $ $ $ OVER 11,000 7,000 PRICE 33,988 LARRY TRAPASSO 7,000 PRICE 25,988 10,000 PRICE 33,988 RANDY REID OVER 200 PRE-OWNED CARS - TRUCKS - SUVS TO CHOOSE FROM! 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO LS 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU AUTOMATIC, AIR GETS UP TO AUTOMATIC, WHITE DIAMOND, LT SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, CONDITIONING, POWER 38 MPG! 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l 0000179899-01 Dl amond 508-832-0400 • WWW.CHOOSEDIAMOND.COM pographical Errors. Pictures For Illustration Only. Sale Ends 10/31/14. Friday, October 31, 2014 • The Express • 1 Auburn News Southbridge News Blackstone Sturbridge Villager Valley Tribune Charlton Villager Spencer New Leader Webster Times EXPRESSFriday, October 31, 2014 This is the 4th Annual Stonebridge Press Pet Halloween Costume Contest! Thank you to all the readers who sent in photos of their precious pets in adorable costumes, and to all the Sponsors below and on the back of this section for making this contest possible. A special thank you to Price Chopper in Spencer, Thibault’s Poultry Inc. Country Store, and Klems in Spencer for donating prizes for our winners. Winners will be announced in the November 14th issue. Thank you! Find more Pets & Sponsors and Pets on the back page

Abby from Spencer Aksel from Uxbridge Balto from Spencer Miss Tess from Paxton Love to cook? Love a cook? Love to eat? Over Expandable Bangles 50 Years of Then you’ll LOVE Whisk! New England New line of Robert Welch Cutlery from 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 Hospitality! England. New to the U.S.A and to this area! *Fireplace Feast / November - April Handcrafts & Collectables Show A unique and festive Dining Experience. Prepared on Sunday, Nov. 2 • 10am-3pm the Open Hearth of our Great Fieldstone Fireplace. Visit our website to download brochure. Hexmark Tavern *Advanced Ticket Sales Required Serving great food in a casual atmosphere Deck The Halls Tuesday – Friday 4-9pm Back by popular demand! Check website for details Live entertainment Friday night Seasonal comfort food & holiday crafting – Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday Order tickets online or call Complete Dinners $22.00 508-754-8591 Prime Rib Every Thurs. & Sat. night (while it lasts) 136 Main Street • Spencer, MA 01562 www.cormierspencer.com • 508-885-3385 715 PLEASANT ST., Rte. 122, PAXTON www.salemcrossinn.com (508)867-2345 We do Repairs & Custom Design www.whiskkitchenshop.com

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Cowboy Snow-Webster Cutie from Northbridge Daisy Mae from Oxford as Dorothy Dakota from Dudley

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Dogs left on their own may feel uncer- • Nearly 800,000 of those bites require • Never hit, kick, slap or bite a dog or tain and defensive, or even overly confi- medical care. pull on his ears, tail or paws. dent, and this poses risks to your dog, as • The insurance industry pays more • Don’t bother a dog when she is busy. well as to other people and dogs. than $1 billion in dog-bite claims each • Never bother dogs with puppies or • Train and socialize your dog. year. dogs that are playing with or guarding Be sure your dog interacts with and Fortunately, there are steps that par- toys, eating or sleeping. Always leave has good manners around all members ents can take to reduce the risk of prob- service dogs alone while they are work- of the family, the public and other ani- lems when children and dogs interact. ing. mals. Basic training is as important The first is to educate their children • Don’t approach a dog you don’t for the owner as it is for the dog, and and supervise them when they are know. socialization is the key to a well-adjust- around dogs. Studies have found that • Never approach a dog that is tied up, ed adult dog. the No. 1 dog-bite prevention measure behind a fence or in a car. The Accident Attorneys Organization is education. Children who understand Always make slow movements, set has created a downloadable safety guide how to act around dogs, how to play things down carefully and don’t run for dog owners and parents. It also Studies have found that children who under- with dogs, when to leave dogs alone and when you’re around dogs, as this gets explains the laws governing dog bites. stand how to act around dogs and how to how to properly meet a dog are much them excited and they may accidently For a copy, visit www.accidentattor- properly meet a dog are much less likely to less likely to be bitten. hurt you. neys.org. be bitten. Tips For Dealing With Kitty’s Potty Problems (NAPS) “Why is my kitty going outside the lit- ter box?” is one of the top questions that veterinarians get asked by cat parents. According to Dr. Laura Wiles, a vet- erinarian who specializes in feline med- icine, it might be a health issue, behav- ioral problem or the cat’s environment. Dr. Wiles advises cat parents to first take kitty to their vet to rule out any health problems. For behavioral and environmental issues, Dr. Wiles offers Having a loving pet is good for your health but you have to take a few precautions, especially some tips to help make kitty’s trips to washing your hands thoroughly after handling any animal, experts say. the litter box less stressful: • Place the litter box in a loca- Finding the right cat litter can help with kitty’s tion that’s best for kitty—not you. Cats potty problems. prefer that their litter box be in a quiet, How To Keep From easy-to-access location that offers them cat with issues has a box with a cover, some privacy—not a high-traffic or try uncovering it as a test. noisy area. • Use a litter that kitty likes. • Keep the litter box clean. Sift Choose a cat litter such as the new the litter regularly to keep it fresh. Simple Solution 30 day Super Absorbent Catching Anything But Wash the litter box every time you do Litter, made from attapulgite clay, that a complete change of litter, using mild stays fresh and clean for up to a month. soap and water or an enzymatic cleaner Cats especially like it because its soft (not bleach). texture is gentle on their paws. Love From Your Pets • Have multiple litter boxes if Finally, if you have indoor cats, help (NAPS) make people sick. and running water after you have multiple cats. The gold stan- them get rid of excess energy and stop dard is one litter box per cat, plus one them from getting bored by playing While pets provide Reptiles: An estimated touching pets, their bed- extra. Make sure they’re big enough, with them during the day. many benefits, accord- 3 percent of households ding, their saliva or their too. For more information, visit www. ing to the U.S. Centers in the United States feces. for Disease Control and include at least one rep- • Try to avoid scratch- • Find out if your cat prefers cov- 30daycatlitter.com. Prevention, some ani- tile, including turtles, es and bites. If you are ered or uncovered litter boxes. If your mals can also pass dis- lizards and snakes. One scratched or bitten, wash eases to people. Such dis- of the most serious con- the area with soap and eases are known as zoo- ditions you can get from running water right away noses. Here, Dr. Calum these pets is salmonello- and get medical advice. Getting Paid To Play: Dog Sitting Macpherson, Dean and sis. An estimated 70,000 • Remember to have Director of Research at people get salmonellosis your pet checked out, St. George’s University’s from contact with rep- treated for worms and And The Sharing Economy School of Medicine and tiles in the United States vaccinated by your veter- School of Veterinary each year. inarian. Zoonoses are pre- my life. Becoming a sitter Medicine, who helped Pocket Pets: Rabbits ventable, so keep yourself seemed like a great way write a book called “Dogs, and rodents such as rats, and your pet healthy. to spend time with dogs Zoonoses and Public mice and hamsters, like • Do not eat or smoke while making some extra reptiles, may spread while handling your pet. Health,” offers a look at money.” Salmonella to people. • Do not kiss your pet a few common problems Initially, Hassett tried and how to avoid them. When choosing a pocket or hold it close to your pet, don’t pick one that mouth. to be­come a pet sitter Cats: Cat-related diseas- on her own but found it es that make people sick is tired, has diarrhea • See that your pets or looks sickly. The pet are up to date in all their was time consuming and include cat scratch fever she had trouble build- and plague, but those are should be lively and alert, vaccinations, especially with a glossy coat free of rabies. ing her clientele. Then, rare. Toxoplasmosis can she explains, she found come from cats, particu- droppings. The animal’s You can find more Rover. “I was amazed at larly if you clean the lit- breathing should be nor- helpful advice from Dr. how easy and flexible it ter box or do gardening mal. There should be no Macpherson and other where cats roam, and cats discharge from the eyes experts at St. George’s was for both the sitter can carry rabies, a deadly or nose. University, a premier and the owners. Now, viral disease. Whatever the pet, center of international my weekends are full of Dogs: Dogs can carry whether someone gets education on the island of fun time with local dogs. a variety of germs that sick can depend on two Grenada. I’m meeting great people can make people sick. things: susceptibility and Its Schools of Medicine, along the way and Rover For example, puppies ­prevention. Veterinary Medicine, gives me the opportunity Nursing, Public Health may pass the bacterium SUSCEPTIBILITY to explore new neighbor- Campylobacter in their and Preventive Medicine, hoods I wouldn’t normal- feces. This germ can In general, healthy along with the Windward ly see if I didn’t have the cause diarrhea in people. pets make healthy peo- Islands Research & An online service makes it possible for dog sitters to set their dogs to walk with me!” Dogs may carry a variety ple, but there are those Education Foundation, own schedule and work as little or as much as they choose. To get started, sitters of parasites that can cause who are more likely than work together to provide (NAPS) ditional caged boarding create a profile and set a mixture of expertise rashes or illness in peo- others to get diseases A growing number facilities, eliminating the their prices for the ser- ple. Dogs may also carry from pets. These include and environment for the need to impose on fam- vices they offer. Then concept of “One Health, of people are finding it the bacterium Leptospira infants, children younger may be to their benefit ily and friends who are they choose the age and than 5 years old, organ One Medicine” to flourish and rabies, though rabies to have their career go to often asked to sit in a size of dogs they want transplant patients,­ peo- and to take students from from dogs is rare in the the dogs. pinch. The sitters provide to care for and set their United States. ple with HIV/AIDS, and residency to fellowship For example, consid- in-home day care, dog scheduled availability. Birds: Different types people being treated for training to employment. er the case of Dr. Jen walking and overnight The company’s customer of birds can carry differ- cancer. The university aims to prepare its students for Tserng, who left medicine dog boarding in the own- service team is available ent diseases. For exam- ers’ home or their own. to help sitters get estab- ple, baby chicks and PREVENTION global health care and is to join the sharing econo- my as a dog sitter. In addition to full-time lished. The site even ducklings often carry To protect yourself affiliated with education- al institutions worldwide. She cares for sever- dog sitters, there are includes sitter training Salmonella. Parakeets from pet-related diseas- part-timers, who may be and parrots can carry al dogs a day and earns videos and business pro- es, Dr. Macpherson offers LEARN MORE students, stay-at-home motion tips. Chlamydia psittaci. this advice: more than she did as a parents, retirees or office In addition to connect- Pigeon droppings can • Wash your hands For further facts, go to doctor. “I love what I do professionals. Some do it ing owners with dog sit- have other germs that thoroughly with soap www.sgu.edu. now and so I do a great job, which keeps clients because they love dogs ters, the Rover platform coming back to me,” she and just want to spend offers free premium plastic bags and grooming supplies. Don’t said. “I can rely on a cer- time with them, while insurance, 24/7 vet con- Calming Cats And Dogs forget that favorite toy or pillow. tain level of income that I some use it as a way to sultation, mobile apps, BY DENISE EATON • If your pet still shows signs of stress, earn extra money to buy photo sharing, videos of (NAPS) can dial up or down how- veterinarian-recommended drops formu- a home, afford a wedding, stay highlights, around- lated to help with a wide range of pet ever I choose.” With road trips, fireworks and thunder- It’s not just about the pay off debts or set aside the-clock emergency sup- storms, summer can be a tough time for problems—including anxious behaviors a travel fund. Sitters set port, sitter background from travel, changes in routine and fear money. “It’s hard to not some pets. Fortunately, there are several their own schedule and checks and customized of loud noises—can help. 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