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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, August 30, 2019 Organizers thrilled with Berthiaume Street Party’s success announces local office hours

REGION — State Rep. Donnie Berthiaume will hold office hours at the following locations for September 2019.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 – In the town of North Brookfield, at the Senior Center Noon-1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19 - In the Town of Brookfield at the Town Hall 10 – 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19 – In the Town of East Brookfield- Senior Center – 11-11:45 a.m.

Kevin Flanders Photos Thursday, Sept. 19 – In the Town of Spencer at Kaileena Cairns, two, of Monson gets ready for a fun day at the first ever Spencer Street Fair. Howe Village Hall, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

BY KEVIN FLANDERS den, and appearances from local nonprofit groups. Thursday, Sept. 26 – In the Town of West Brookfield STAFF WRITER Events were also held inside Richard Sugden at the Senior Center Noon – 12:45 p.m. SPENCER – After extensive planning and prepa- Public Library, and several local businesses got rations, organizers of the Spencer Street Party involved. Barnstorm Cycles served as a hub of were thrilled with the success of their debut event. activity, and other businesses were eager to show Constituents and town officials are invited to meet The Aug. 24 event brought thousands of people off their locations as well. with him to express any concerns, ideas, or issues into downtown Spencer to enjoy a day of arts and For more photos from the inaugural Street that they may need assistance with. Please feel free entertainment. Several crafters displayed items, Party, see page A3. to contact Donna if you would like a private meeting. and the event also included live music, a beer gar- 774-402-4742 Brookfield artist creates portrait of Blues pioneer

BROOKFIELD — Brookfield shows in her music. She was Smith is known now as a blues artist Laura O. Cenedella a powerful black woman at pioneer, her recorded works has accepted an assignment a time when black women seldom are played. People from the Worcester Hot Club did not have any stature. So who stop by the Bessie Smith to immerse herself in the life my approach was to go for Marathon for a few minutes, and music of blues pioneer an exaggerated look, to try to a few hours, or all day will Bessie Smith and reflect the have her coming out of the have a chance to experience forceful woman in a paint- canvas.” her power. ing. The work is being used Over a 10-hour time span, Music begins at 10 a.m., and to help promote the Bessie the Bessie Smith Marathon continues until 8 p.m. Between Smith Marathon taking place will present every recording song sets, the Worcester Hot in Worcester on Sept. 21. Smith made. Her first record- Club will provide details about A lifelong artist and art edu- ing was made in 1923, and the Smith’s life and career, the cator, Cenedella is a member last in 1933. The event will take relationship of Smith’s music of the Blackstone Valley Art place in the FRONTROOM to recording industry norms, Association, where she leads performance space in the and the role of the blues in workshops and contributes to WCUW studio in Worcester. Jazz Age culture. In addition, art exhibits. She acknowledg- While most of the recordings a film program will run con- es the challenge of painting will be played back through tinuously from noon through portraits, and says portraits conventional equipment, some 8 p.m. Movies will include provide her greatest reward. original 78-RPM records will the only Bessie Smith perfor- Cenedella’s objective with be played on period hardware. mance caught on film, perfor- the Bessie Smith painting Smith’s impassioned performances by her contemporar- was to reflect the energy of mances are seen as pivotal in ies, and related modern takes the woman in the work, titled modernizing popular music on early blues performers. “Bessie.” of the 20th century. Although Cenedella will attend the She explains, “Bessie Smith she achieved extraordinary Marathon, and at 11 a.m. will Courtesy Photo was thunderous, powerful in popularity as a performer and give a short talk about her Immersion in recordings and reviewing archival photos helped Brookfield everything she did, and that recording artist, and although artist Laura O. Cenedella produce a painting that represents the power of Please Read BESSIE, page A2 blues pioneer Bessie Smith. Digital Accordions to shake up Spencer Fairgrounds

SPENCER — Ever heard an accordi- ers will be treated to a full orchestral on orchestra? We didn’t think so. spectrum of sound, including classical, show pieces, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz standards But the New England Digital and a selection of ethnic/cultural favor- Accordion Orchestra — in its fifth sea- ites from around the world and from son of public performances as the only the American songbook. The orchestra act of its kind — next performs at the is complemented by drums, percussion, Spencer Fair at 2 p.m. on Saturday, guitar, and vocalists. Audiences often Aug. 31. find themselves joining in song and dancing along. There are horn and wind Formed and conducted by nationally sections, strings, guitars and rhythm recognized accordionist and music edu- sections, all true tones coming from cator Sam Falcetti of Wilbraham, the these digital accordions. ensemble of 20 players hails from across New England and harnesses their digi- Each instrument is an “an orchestra tally enhanced accordions in a variety in a box” that can blend the range of of musical styles. tones, said Falcetti, retired founder of Courtesy Photo

The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra — in its fifth season of public performances as The Labor Day Weekend fair-go- Please Read ACCORDIONS, page A2 the only act of its kind — next performs at the Spencer Fair at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019 LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PUBLIC NOTICE Safeguards Brochure modation has a duty to identify refer, evaluate, A special education Parent’s Notice In a car, park, abandoned building, and if eligible, provide access to public of Procedural Safeguards is available or bus or train station Doubled up with education to student with impairments Special Education Child Find Notice from the Office of Student Services, 508- other people due to loss of housing or in its jurisdiction. For additional infor- Under federal and state special edu- 892-7040 and this brochure is available economic hardship mation about the rights or parents of cation regulations, Leicester Public in a number of different languages at eligible children, or for answers to any Schools has a duty to locate, identify, http://ww.doe.mass.edu/sped/prb. If you believe, your children may questions you might have about identi- refer, evaluate and, if eligible, provide be eligible, contact Pamela Smith, fication, evaluation and placement into a free, appropriate public education to McKinney-Vento Liaison McKinney-Vento local liaison at 508- Section 504 programs, please contact students with disabilities who reside 892-7040 X9010 to find out what services the District’s Section 504 Coordinator at in the town of Leicester. For parents IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF and supports may be available. There the following: or guardians of children ages 3-21 years THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS: also may be supports available for your of age who have a disability or develop- preschool-age children. Pamela Smith mental delay, and who would like more Your school-age children may qualify Director of Student Services information, please contact Pamela for certain rights and protections under §504 Child Find Notice Leicester Public Schools Smith, Director of Student Services and the federal McKinney-Vento Act. Pursuant to Section 504 of the 3 Washburn Square, 3rd Fl. Child Find Coordinator, at 508-892-7040 In a shelter Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which pro- Leicester, MA 01524 X9010 In a motel or campground due to the hibits discrimination in publicly funded 508-892-7040 X9010 lack of an alternative adequate accom- activities the Leicester Public Schools Parent’s Notice of Procedural Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts open new Leadership Center WORCESTER — The Girl Scouts of Central and and the Worcester Railers. Western Massachusetts for decades to come,” said Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce the The 7,400-square-foot facility houses more than 20 Pattie Hallberg, CEO. “With state-of-the-art equip- grand opening celebration of its new Leadership full-time staff, as well as a store stocked with every- ment and room to facilitate large and small groups, Center on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 115 thing a Girl Scout needs, a historical museum, and a the Leadership Center will become a focal point for Century Dri. in Worcester. large STEM center which is equipped with 3-D print- activities, meetings, and growth.” The event is free, with separate fees for the food ers, a smartboard, robotics equipment, cameras and The grand opening event is generously sponsored trucks. Activities will include archery, letter boxing, other devices to support girls’ STEM interests. by RP Masiello, Citizens Bank, Fidelity Bank, TD hula hooping, s’mores, slime making and much more. “The new Leadership Center is exactly what Bank, and St. Pierre Manufacturing Company. Special activities will be conducted by the EcoTarium GSCWM needs to serve the girls of Central and

BESSIE continued from page 1 Spencer Almanac impressions of Bessie Smith and the Western New England process of capturing personality in art. At the end of the Marathon at 8 pm, a Real Estate drawing will be held, and a fortunate attendee will win Laura O. Cenedella’s University congratulates “Bessie” as a door prize. The Bessie Smith Marathon is free SPENCER and open to all. Reservations are not graduates $350,500, 123 Hastings Rd, required. Parking is available in the Mcneaney, Kevin J, and Mcneaney, Clark University Commuter Parking SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University congratulates over 600 stu- Erica E, to Bedard, Gregory P, and lot across the street from WCUW, and dents who received their academic degrees. Ferrandino-Bedard, Amy E. on the street. Joseph T. Ruiz, of North Brookfield, graduated with a BSE in Mechanical $341,633, 101 N Spencer Rd, For more information, search Engineering/Mechatronics Concentration from Western New England University Cheras, Chad R, and Cheras, Facebook for “Worcester Hot Club” or during the May 18 commencement ceremonies. Caroly A, to Arraje, Michael C, and e-mail [email protected]. Tyler H. Simons, of Spencer, graduated Cum Laude with a BS Business Lamarche, Kim A. Information about Laura O. Cenedella: Administration in Sport Management from Western New England University $325,000, 72 Jolicoeur Ave, https://www.facebook.com/Laura-O- during the May 18 commencement ceremonies. Mcbroom, Tyler, and Mcbroom, Cenedella-269143975260/ William R. Shedd, of North Brookfield, graduated with a BSE in Electrical Shannon, to Mcneaney, Kevin J, The Worcester Hot Club is an infor- Engineering from Western New England University during the May 18 commence- and Mcneaney, Erica E. mal gathering of fans of hot music— ment ceremonies. $315,000, 5 Deer Run Rd, Gould, focusing on jazz, blues, gospel and folk Celebrating its Centennial in the year 2019, Western New England University is Thomas R, and Gould, Theresa A, traditions, mainly from the first half of a private, independent, coeducational institution. Located on an attractive 215-acre to Barbale, John D, and Barbale, the 20th Century. Since July 2018, the suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves Joanne. Worcester Hot Club has met once or 3,974 students, including 2,629 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, $230,000, 23 High St, Cronin, twice a month for an evening session of graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and David, and Cronin, Lori A, to Jones, listening, learning, occasional viewing, Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the School Zachary T. and sharing. of Law. $220,000, 14 High St, Germain, John R, and Ramstrom, Jennifer K, to Haggerty, James T, and Haggerty, ing 2019 performances include a 3 p.m. Jacqueline M. ACCORDIONS show Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the “Big continued from page 1 $200,000, 29 Browning Pond Rd, E” Eastern States Exposition in West Roman Nellie M Est, and Roman, Springfield, and at the First Night New Springfield-based Falcetti Music. Elisabeth D, to Orrell, Jordan, and Year’s Eve celebration in Chatham, on Sliwoski, Jason. Cape Cod. “Close your eyes and you won’t $160,000, 6 Cottage St, Gordon, 430 Main St., Oxford, MA believe you’re hearing an orchestra of Andrea, and Menard, Jane, to We repair all makes and models of To arrange a performance or for fur- Henriquez, Benjamin D. accordions!” Falcetti added. ther information, contact Sam Falcetti Garage Doors and at (413) 204-5522 or samfalcetti@gmail. Electronic Openers • Broken Springs The players eagerly travel the region com. to rehearse and perform. Other upcom- BROOKFIELD Replacement Sections • Broken Cable $205,000, 14 High St, Holdcraft, Remote problems John D, to Edwards, Jason P, and Edwards, Kristina M. 8x7-9x7 Steel $200,000, 21 Pine Ln, LR 2 Sided Insulated Garage Door Investments T, and Ronco, Lawrence r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & track, E, to Beauchemin, Joseph. 8 color & 3 panel design options $ INCLUDES Email EAST BROOKFIELD 645 INSTALLATION $75,000, 468 Podunk Rd, Czamara, Allen J, to Twin River RT, and Us! Daprato, Alfred A. 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Periodical Postage paid at $35,000, 120 White Birch St, cation in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the Advertising Executive Southbridge, MA 01550. Montiverdi, Christopher M, and property of Stonebridge Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as June Simakauskas POSTMASTER: Send address chang- Montiverdi, Annmarie, to Gonzalez, well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for resale, with (508) 909-4062 es to Spencer New Leader, P.O. Box 90, Joseph, and Ramirez-Gonzalez, any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550 Katrina. Friday, August 30, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 Celebrating in the street

Kevin Flanders Photos Donald Steiger introduces guests to his books. The Miller family, of Sutton, is served ice cream by Eliana Lopez.

Lauren Brogan, of Spencer, right, and Isabelle Saunders, left, welcome guests to their booth.

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Marcus and Justine Piazzo, of North Brookfield, Sean Haynes (8) and Cooper Haynes (10), of show off their artistry. Spencer, get some shopping done.

Dance Techniques members come together for a photo.

Trappist monks from Spencer show off their specialty ales. 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019 St. Andrew Babola celebrates Polish heritage

BY JASON BLEAU again on Aug. 23 and 24 bringing food, faith and community together under big CORRESPONDENT top tents with beautiful weather to accompany the two-day celebration. Whether DUDLEY – In one form or another St Andrew Bobola Church in Dudley has celebrating their Polish roots or just enjoying one of Dudley’s most cherished hosted a Polish Festival for decades creating a longstanding Dudley tradition that yearly traditions, guests from all across the region and tri-state area turned out draws crowds to the church every August. The church celebrated Polish heritage to embrace the atmosphere, enjoy some delicious food and learn about the history and faith of the St. Andrew Bobola Church.

Jason Bleau Photos Guests to the Saturday portion of the St. Andrew Bobola Polish Festival pose for a group photo after enjoying some delicious Polish dishes

Warren & Dian Rekowski of Webster stopped by to enjoy the Polish Festival festivities

The Blackmore & Gomes family pose for a photo during their visit to the Polish Festival

The Eddie Forman Orchestra prepares for their Saturday set at the St. Andrew Bobola Polish Festival

Volunteers from the St. Andrew Bobola parish prepare food for the Saturday rush

One of the highlight raffle items at the Polish Festival, a hand-made Red Sox quilt

Cadence McLaughlin or Gardner got a butterfly painted on her face in the children’s activity section of the festival

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SCHOOL NUTRITION PUBLIC RELEASE Contact: Laurie Cascione, Director of Food Services 508-892-7030 x1190 or email: [email protected]

Children need healthy meals to learn. Leicester Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.50; lunch costs $3.00. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch.

The Leicester Public Schools utilizes the website www.leicester.k12.ma.us to inform parents the availability of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. You will find various information regarding the Free and Reduced Lunch Program under the Food Service tab.

Annually, we update the information and forms on our website. Forms will be sent home with every student during the first week of school. They are also available at all schools, the Central Office (3 Washburn Square, 3rd Flr. Leicester, MA) and can be mailed to homes when necessary.

Please let Leicester Public School’s Food Service Department know if your family falls in any of the below categories. Your family may automatically qualify for free meals

 Children in household are receiving benefits from MA SNAP, MA TAFDC, or specific categories of Medicaid.  Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.  Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.  Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.  Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart. The parent or guardian of the household should fill out an application for Free and Reduced Meals

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Students approved by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (Virtual Gateway) will be notified by mail. Families who receive this notification DO NOT need to apply. Benefits are extended to Get the latest local all children within the household. Please contact us to let us know of any additional children in the home that should be receiving benefits, and are not listed on the letter you received news anytime Households notified of their children’s eligibility must contact the LEA or school if they choose to decline meal benefits

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To advertise in The Local Service Provider Directory Contact June at 508-909-4062 [email protected] 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019

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Full Price $1.75 Reduced $0.30 Monitor your child’s account using the parent portal: / Daily Breakfast Alternates: Assorted Muffins, Cereal and https://www.freedomcafeteria.com:8019/Parent/baypath?x=243.82615814715518 Upload funds to your child’s account: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/customerinfo.aspx Yogurt Smoothies & Parfaits Free/Reduced lunch application: http://www.baypath.net/role/students/reduced-lunch/ Or Try the Grab and Go Line with an assortment of pastries Any questions please call Katie Tilton at (508)248-5971 ext.1348 All meals are served with a choice of assorted 8oz low fat milk

Assorted Bagel Scrambled Eggs French Toast 5 Sausage, Egg & Cheese 2 3 Bacon 4 6 Assorted Cream Cheese with Syrup on a biscuit 4oz Yogurt Whole Wheat Toast 4oz Yogurt 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Yogurt 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Fruit Juice Fruit Variety 4oz Fruit Juice Fruit Variety Fruit Variety Fruit Variety

Homemade 9 Bacon, Egg & Cheese 10 Scrambled Eggs 11 Waffle Bar 12 Ham, Egg & Cheese 13 Sausage Coffee Cake on a Croissant with Assorted Toppings on an English Muffin 4oz Yogurt 4oz Yogurt Whole Wheat Toast 4oz Yogurt 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Yogurt 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Fruit Juice Fruit Variety 4oz Fruit Juice Fruit Variety Fruit Variety Fruit Variety Fruit Variety

Homemade 16 Sausage, Egg & Cheese 17 Scrambled Eggs 18 Pancakes Sausage, Egg & Cheese 20 Coffee Cake on a Croissant Bacon w/Mixed Berries 19 Quesadilla 4oz Yogurt 4oz Yogurt Whole Wheat Toast 4oz Yogurt 4oz Yogurt 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Fruit Juice 4oz Fruit Juice Fruit Variety Fruit Variety Fruit Variety Fruit Variety Fruit Variety

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Seeking Business Sponsors for this page. Letters to the Editor Starting at just $50 a month! So absurd… Call June at 508-909-4062 or email [email protected] To the Editor: Greenlandic people, and this is not the So many topics, so much absur- 19th century. Not for sale!” Another dity, so hard to choose what to focus said, “You can’t just buy 50,000 people”. on… The stock market, which Trump The U.S. has tried to buy Greenland hitched his reputation to has been fal- before, first in 1867 and again in 1946. It’s Coming Back! tering… The bond market has a yield Greenland being part of the U.S. isn’t inversion which is often a precursor crazy. Its population is primarily Inuit, to a recession and Trump has already ethnically and linguistically similar to started blaming the media for the com- Alaskan natives. It is geologically part THE WRITE STUFF ing recession (really?)… In a weird of North America, we have Air Force turn of events, Trump admitted that bases and radar stations there, and it is consumers (not China) pay tariffs by strategically important to the U.S… In delaying them four months because a 19th century colonialist kind of way. brating 18 Y his advisors told him the tariffs would If we admit that rapid climate change ele ear ruin Christmas… A guess good that is a fact, for a moment, then the usable C s he delayed taxes on consumers which area of Greenland is increasing by leaps not only threaten our economy but the and bounds every year with no end in world economy – bad that he did it to sight. It is full of natural resources so if Spencer New Leader! “save Christmas”… Trump is asking the unemployed coal miners from WV foreign powers to settle scores with moved there they would drown out the Essays, Poems and Short Stories written by opposition politicians he ironically also voting power of the Greenlanders so if student and adult authors from wants out of the US… Trump is “here- it ever became the 51st state it would by ordering” U.S. companies in a like become a resource rich Republican Spencer, Leicester, and The Brookfields a dictator running a Soviet Command stronghold. Economy… An ever increasing trade Back to reality, it is a giant, open to all ages & home schooled students war threatening post WWII order… So empty, socialist island. Private land much content… ownership doesn’t exist there – it is con- This week, I decided to settle on trolled by one of five local “kommunes” OPEN TOPICS FOR SEPT: the most absurd of all of them – Trump (translated to English as municipali- wants to buy Greenland. What betty). Greenlanders neither own nor pay Deadline Sept. 20 5pm - Pub date Sept. 27 ter legacy for a real estate developer rent for their land. In Greenland the turned reality TV star turned President entire health-care industry is nation- (300 words or less) – something really big on a map. alized – it is truly socialized medicine. It is a silly idea but provides a lens Greenland’s largest fishing company into how that pea brain thinks. Trump is state-owned. Air Greenland is state Some Ideas: e.g. clearly thinks like a late 19th centu- owned. Greenland gets US $591 mil- 1. Share a memory of your favorite summer vacation ry politician with his views on race lion, or $10,550 in aid per resident from (you’re not enslaved anymore, be Denmark just to operate the govern- 2. What do you love about Fall? happy) but also his thoughts on colo- ment because they don’t collect enough nialism. China is building infrastruc- in taxes. 3. Write a poem about life. ture in Africa and exploiting its natural To Trump’s credit, countries used resources so I suppose the US needs to buy territory from each other and 4. How much do you love being a grandparent? a response. Greenland is like Africa ironically our last major acquisition in a certain way – it is full of natu- was from Denmark in 1917 for the U.S. HOW TO SUBMIT? ral resources. Investing in Greenland Virgin Islands. We also purchased ter- • May be mailed or dropped off to: June Simakauskas, however is far different from buying it. ritory from Mexico, Russia, France, Dollar colonialism, the thought and Spain – sometimes with and some- Spencer New Leader, 25 Elm Street, P. O. Box 90, you can buy territory and inherit the times without pressure. Southbridge, MA 01550 people, actually offends the people of Denmark is not interested in • EMAILED TO [email protected] (preferred) Greenland. They want independence selling and even more than that con- • FAXED TO: 508-765-0233 from Denmark, not to become a colony siders Greenland’s fate to belong to the of the United States. In another absurd people of Greenland, not Denmark. 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Brendan Berube Philo-Semitism is turning into anti-Semitism fixed annuities? Editor To the Editor: Is Trump a philo-Semite or an anti-Sem- Conservative Christians of recent years ite? The answer is both. The principal Beware have shown a pattern of philo-Semitism that explains his seemingly contradictory and an apparent love for Israel, and Trump, outlook towards Jews is simple: Trump Editorial knowing full well who his base is, latched believes all the anti-Semitic stereotypes of common onto that. Trump keeps pushing anti-Semit- about Jews, but he sees most of those traits ic stereotypes while he thinks he’s praising as admirable. misconceptions Jews. To Trump, the belief that Jews are Is the 2020 Philo-Semitism may seem benign. It foreign interlopers who use their wealth isn’t. to serve their own clannish interests is not Financial When it comes to Jews, Trump is a puz- negative – as it is for traditional anti-Sem- Focus zle. Ivanka converted to Judaism to marry ites – but rather positive. He wants Jews Presidential Jared Kushner. He has Jewish grandchil- to be his attorneys and manage his money, JEFF dren. He loudly proclaims his support for so that he, too, can be rich. He wants us in BURDICK Israel, and has long employed Jews. his political corner , so that he, too, can be Trump also says a lot of anti-Semitic powerful. He wants to buy politicians, just field too things. This week, he declared Jews who like he *thinks* we do. Trump is a man who Between your 401(k) or pen- vote for the Democratic Party are “disloy- has always stood soley for his own naked sion, your IRA and Social al” – either to America, Israel, the Jewish self-interest, he does not see the anti-Semit- Security, you hope to have people, or all three. This invokes an age-old ic conception of the self-interested Jew as enough to enjoy a comfort- crowded? anti-Semitic slur against the vast majority a complaint, but rather a compliment. He able retirement lifestyle. Yet, of American Jews, considering that Trump prioritizes his needs above the national you may want, or need, to find Currently, there are 27 individuals other financial resources – (25 Democrats and two Republicans) is deeply unpopular among American Jews interest, and assumes that Jews do the same and the Democrats have won 70-87 percent with ourselves or with Israel. one of which might be a fixed who have thrown their hats into the annuity, which offers a guar- ring for the 2020 Presidential race. of the Jewish vote in every general election This understanding also helps explain of the last 20 years. the most confusing aspect of Trump’s most anteed interest rate and can be With email blasts and mailers at an all structured to provide a lifetime Trump has regularly implied that recent anti-Semitic outburst. The president income stream. But you may time high, and with it already being American Jews are more loyal to Israel claimed that Democratic Jews are “dis- clear which are the frontrunners with be nervous about investing in than the US, and that we are essentially for- loyal” to Israel. But this is an inversion of annuities because of some neg- the stamina, name recognition, and eign guests in this country, furthering the the traditional dual loyalty trope, which cash flow to take their campaigns all ative things you’ve heard about fiction of America being a White Christian charges that Jews are more loyal to their them. How concerned should the way to their respective conven- ethno-state. At a White House Hanukah fellow Jews or Israel than to their home you be? tions, we have to wonder whether party last year he told American Jews that countries. Trump, by contrast, was arguing there is really a point to the circus Israel was “your country” and in April that Democratic Jews were insufficiently To help answer that question, atmosphere surrounding this elec- at another gathering that Netanyahu was devoted to other Jews or to Israel — that let’s consider some common tion — particularly the overcrowded “your Prime Minister.” Israel is a democ- they were not strong enough dual loyal- misconceptions about fixed Democratic debates. racy and only Israeli citizens who reside in ists. In other words, he criticized American annuities: Israel can vote. I am an American Jew - I Jews for not conforming to the anti-Semitic Experts say that political opportu- vote in America, not Israel. stereotype. “I won’t be able to touch any of my money if I need some This week, Trump called himself “The But while this form of “positive” nities such as this don’t rear their of it before I retire.” A fixed head too often. For one, there is no King of Israel.” He referred to himself as anti-Semitism is better than the negative annuity is designed to pro- Democrat in office who is looking to “The second coming of God,” as if the first kind, it is still deeply dangerous — even vide you with income during be re-elected. Some say a Democratic thing he said was “The second coming of when it’s not being wielded as a political your retirement years. But if win is likely; therefore, more people Christ,” only to be reminded that Jews don’t cudgel against Jews in the way Trump has you want to withdraw a signif- are giving it a go. For trivia’s sake, believe and reject that theology so he mod- been doing this week. At best, expression icant amount of your money in 1976, there were 15 candidates run- ified it to make even less sense. When was of such stereotypes by the most powerful before you retire – when your ning; in 1992, just nine; and in 2008, the first “coming of God,” exactly? Trump man in the world affirms and reinforces the annuity is in what’s called the there were eight. also referred to himself as “the chosen one” beliefs of bigots who see those anti-Semitic “accumulation phase” – you’ll likely face a surrender charge, and while that was in reference to his trade ideas as reasons to hate Jews. At worst, war with China…really? given the right impetus, the coin of philo-Se- as well as a 10% federal tax Our current President, Donald penalty. Withdrawals may also Trump, has an approval rating Trump’s anti-Semitic utterances began mitic anti-Semitism can easily be flipped, before his presidency. He has suggested and all those formerly positive stereotypes be subject to a market value (depending on where you look and Jews are greedy or money grubbing and can be weaponized against Jews. adjustment. However, to access who you ask) of less than 65 percent. a small percentage of your use their wealth to control politics. He pre- There’s even an old ironic Jewish adage allocated funds, you might not This gives his Democratic rivals more viously rejected black accountants in his about this phenomenon: “A philo-Semite is hope in securing the win. Another encounter any fees. And some casino business, saying, “Black guys count- an anti-Semite who likes Jews.” Trump is annuity contracts allow a 10 reason we could be seeing so many in ing my money! I hate it. The only kind becoming deranged by the fact that a group the running is that the bar for who can percent withdrawal with no of people I want counting my money are he usually respects continues to reject him penalty. run for president based on political short guys that wear yarmulkes every day.” overwhelmingly. experience has been shifted. We now During the 2016 campaign, he praised Jews Trump is a racist, full stop. His phi- “Annuities cost too know that a reality TV star and busi- as “great negotiators” and openly declared lo-Semitism stems from looking at groups much.” Many annuities are nesses mogul with no political experi- that Jewish donors wanted a candidate they of people, racial groups, and thinking actually low in cost. Be sure to ence can be elected, which naturally could buy: “You’re not going to support me differently of them. Philo-Semitism and compare the cost against the prompts the question, if he could do it, because I don’t want your money,” he said. anti-Semitism are two sides of the same value of each additional guar- why can’t I? “That’s okay, you want to control your own coin and Trump is tossing it. We can only antee, feature, and benefit—and politician.” Yet because he was speaking hope it doesn’t land on the wrong side. only pay for what you need.

to rooms full of friends, he probably didn’t The truth remains that many in Esther Cohen “A deferred annuity isn’t the running know the nomination mean these words disparagingly. West Brookfield worth the wait.” If you set up is beyond their reach, but are deter- a deferred annuity, it’s true mined to use the platform as a way that you won’t immediately to pitch their ideas and to become start receiving income. You more visible for their own agendas. More like a paranoid dictator will, however, be able to factor They want their names to be relevant future expected payments into To the Editor: work creating frustration leading to him should other opportunities present your retirement plan. Every week, I feel like this is spinning lashing out. themselves if the Democrats win the more and more out of control, that this With Trump the pattern is familiar. He “When I die, the insurance election. For example, many of the week could not possibly be topped. Then finds somebody, they’re the best (because company keeps my money.” candidates who did not make it all I am proven wrong, and this week was no he only knows the best and only the best If your payout plan includes the way in 2012 or 2016 are now in exception. want to work for him). He hires them, a beneficiary agreement, your positions they would have not been China announced retaliatory tariffs praises them to the sky. Then they don’t beneficiaries will receive the offered had they remained under the on $75 billion of goods, which seems tame cow-tow to his whims, he loses confidence, remaining amount of money in radar. For example, Mike Huckabee given the tariffs we have been putting on and banishes them to the outer darkness. the contract. Read the terms was offered a cable news contract, and them to the tune of $250 billion of goods. So many people he’s hand selected are and conditions listed with an annuity, as they will spell out Ted Cruz continues to be a staunch Trump shouldn’t have been surprised, but gone. The instability begins at the top. advocate for the conservative agenda where the remaining money he flew off the handle with a barrage of The latest twist is his tweet “ordering” will go after you pass away. in the Senate. tweets and slapped higher tariffs on $500 companies to stop doing business in China. billion worth of Chinese goods. He was The President doesn’t have that kind of Of course, even if the above In the midst of this crowded and attacking the Chairman of the Federal authority despite his Twitter feed. Part of concerns are simply miscon- heated election season, there is at Reserve, his own appointee, openly calling Trump’s frustration is he sees himself as a ceptions, it doesn’t mean there least one thing that emerges as quite him an enemy and wondering if he was a dictator or absolute monarch, he looks like are no issues about which you clear: whichever side of the fence from greater threat than Chairman Xi, the lead- he should say something, and it just hap- must be aware when consid- which you watch the process unfold, er of China. pens. The fact that he has less authority ering fixed annuities. For one whether it be from the right, the left, It was a performance of staggering than that frustrates him. This hurts him thing, the safety of your lifetime instability more than anything else. China politically because he is undermining the income stream and guarantees or a position straddling the middle, will depend on the claims-pay- it is an historic moment, with our is a human rights abuser of historic dimen- economy. The stock market tanked within sions. They have a million Muslims in the hour of that tweet. The people with ing ability of the insurer that nation at a true crossroads. issued the annuity, so you’ll “re-education camps.” Comparing Powell real money on the line do not believe this is want to choose a company to Xi is unfair, unjust, and inaccurate. going to produce Chinese concessions that that has demonstrated finan- China is a geo-political and economic com- will be nearly worth it for the economy at cial strength and stability. One petitor to us, Jerome Powell is running our large. other concern about fixed annu- Federal Reserve on data and not on the As fashionable as it is to say that ities: They typically don’t carry Please turn whims of the President. nothing can dent Trump’s approval rat- a cost of living adjustment, such In a larger sense, domestically, it’s ings, I believe a weakening economy will as that found in Social Security. unnerving to the United States and to push him down enough to lose. In 2020, it You can find annuities that do to A10 & A11 those who want to invest in this country, will be a personal assessment, from each offer some inflation protection, employers who want to hire, and to expand. American, of the President. With Reagan, but this feature can reduce They’re looking for predictability. They’re 75 percent of Americans like him. With Bill early payments significantly. looking for stability. They are getting none Clinton, after Monica and impeachment, for more of that… Three times this week the White had at 73 percent approval and 65 percent If it’s appropriate for your House changed its position on a tax cut. liking him. Trump, with the lowest unem- situation, a fixed annuity can be a valuable addition to your Sure, China has abused the trade ployment in 50 years, has 30 percent of retirement income. Before Letters to the system with intellectual property theft and Americans who like him. I think he under- purchasing one, though, you’ll forced technology transfer. Those are real stands this, and his recent erratic behavior need to weigh all the potential abuses, but the problem is that Trump has is his anxiety about being so disliked. benefits and issues. But don’t Editor created a problem for himself. He’s backed As I am writing this, Trump tweet- be swayed by misconceptions himself into a corner. Has made a big ed that the International Emergency – you’ll want to base your deci- part of his identity the thought that he is Economic Powers Act of 1977, which was sion on facts, rather than fears. going to be the first President to hold those intended to address terrorists and drug abuses seriously and old the Chinese to traffickers, gives him the power to blacklist This article was written by account. What he’s finding is that the way China. He is acting more and more like a Edward Jones for use by your he is doing it, unilaterally without allies dictator every day… local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact Jeff and with vague demands, without even a David Rosenberg Burdick, your local Edward unified team of his own negotiators, is not Spencer working. We are now seeing his frustra- Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or jeff.burdick@ tion with a strategy nobody thought would edwardjones.com. 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I understand these plants. Herbs. Pinch or cut back herbs fre- refuse to acknowledge facts, or to work types of firearms are certainly not an Experts say the most important rule quently to keep them producing more together toward a positive outcome exclusive solution to reducing gun vio- at harvest time is to pick vegetables stems and leaves (the parts we eat) and for our neighbors and those across the lence, however, it can help curb mass daily. Plucking them as soon as they to keep them from blooming, which Commonwealth. I regret to share that casualty situations. Why wouldn’t we ripen not only offers superior taste, changes the flavor. If that means you we’ve reached that point. want to renew a national ban on assault but this practice encourages plant pro- have surplus thyme or oregano, dry it weapons? Data provided by the Federal duction. Simply stated, harvesting on in a brown paper bag. Basil, especially, Gone are the days where someone Bureau of Investigation confirms that the day that the produce ripens can needs frequent pinching back to keep it with an opposing viewpoint would sit active shooter incidents have become help you yield more from your sea- bushy and productive. At some point in across the table, listen to the perspec- more common in United States in recent sonal crop. Furthermore, gardeners July or August everybody has too much tive of the other side and weigh their years. Limiting access to assault weap- should be aware that some vegetables basil, which is why the Italians invented position with the facts to reach a com- ons would seem appropriate to help pre- are best harvested when they appear pesto (find many recipes on the internet). promise. Our political discourse has vent gunmen from inflicting the most premature. Examples include summer Turn To TRAINOR page A12 become so polarized that many con- deadly harm possible in a short period. versations dissolve into accusations, Recently, the shooter in Dayton claimed insults and degrading retorts via social the lives of nine people within 30 sec- media. Misinformation continues to onds and both the Dayton and El Paso serve as a convenient tool to tell half- shooters used military grade assault Letters to the Editor truths and to spread inaccuracies. weapons acquired legally in both states.

I’ve always been taught to be honest, Here in Massachusetts, we’ve also Occupy Greenland, cut off China and to work hard to better the lives of taken action to help address the men- others around me. That’s why I recent- tal health aspect of this issue by pre- To the Editor: the line – mocking our President, for- ly submitted a letter to two national venting those who may harm them- We are the United States of America. eign policy, and security of the United organizations calling for changes to fire- selves (including suicide - a leading We are the sole superpower, and we States. arms laws at the federal level. I think cause of gun violence) or others from control the free world. We dispropor- The Prime Minister of Denmark we can agree that the loss of American obtaining or possessing a firearm. In tionally fund the majority of the UN is a nasty woman for calling our offer lives to gun violence, and the increasing addition to licensing requirements, and we control NATO. The United to compensate Denmark “absurd” and number of mass shootings, is an alarm- the Commonwealth’s “Red Flag” law, States has the mightiest military in the mocking our President, and by exten- ing trend that merits attention from which passed overwhelmingly with history of this planet, with or without sion, our people. Denmark is run by public safety officials and lawmakers. bipartisan support, is narrowly tailored our “allies.” a Queen and a female Prime Minister, to permit only a relative or a person For the record, Denmark is only at and this debacle highlights the prob- I’ve been hearing from a number of with close ties to a legal gun owner to 1.35 percent GDP for NATO spending. lems of women in power. President folks who oppose my decision to submit petition a court for up to a one-year fire- They are a wealthy country and should Trump did the right thing by cancel- these letters. To be frank, the tone of arm license suspension if they pose an be at 2 percent. We protect Europe, and ling the state visit, but this calls for many opposing messages is emblematic immediate danger to themselves or oth- yet only eight of the 28 NATO countries more action. of the overall tension between pro-Sec- ers. The law creates a consistent, state- are at the 2 percent mark. The United We could have done this the easy ond Amendment advocates and gun wide procedure in a court of law. It also States is at a much, much higher level way, and Denmark would have been control supporters. I have, and will con- enhances the due process standards by than that. Our President has been compensated, but they have chosen the tinue to be an ally of law-abiding gun requiring a prompt hearing for the gun warning other NATO members to step hard way. owners. However, I support additional owner, and creates a penalty, including it up and they have ignored him. The United States doesn›t ask - we efforts at the national level to close jail time, for anyone who files a false Every regime on earth exists at the inform. If Denmark won›t take pay- existing loopholes that jeopardize pub- report. Why wouldn’t we want national pleasure of the United States – because ment, then that leaves us no choice lic safety. action to prevent those who may cause we allow it. Every territory, subna- but to invade. There are only 56,000 harm from possessing a firearm? tional entity, and autonomous region people there and we could easily occu- There is no single solution to tackling that is not part of the United States is py Greenland. We could assign 50,000 the issue of gun violence in our country, So, you ask, what are we doing to foreign only because we don’t want it. troops to Greenland and then ask which requires a multilateral approach help reduce illegal gun ownership? I We are the only nation to use nucle- Denmark again if they want compen- and a uniform set of standards rather think providing law enforcement with ar weapons in war and we have over sation or not! than a patchwork of state-specific laws. the tools they need to pursue criminals 7,000 locked and loaded. All non-Amer- In response to Ms. Jackman›s inac- Focusing squarely on the mental health is a starting place. That’s why I’ve filed ican regimes exist because we allow curate and, subversive, and dangerous aspect of gun violence does not confront legislation that aims to provide the them. Therefore, when the US calls for comments... Donald Trump is our head the reality about the need for public Commonwealth with the tools to inves- regime change or territorial transfer of state - he is the law. He unilaterally policy changes to prevent the sale, dis- tigate such crimes by striking from the we mean it. When we show restraint it decided to ignore subpoenas, if you semination and acquisition of firearms wiretap law the current limitation which is a gesture of humanity, not weakness. hadn’t noticed. You can cry about it, by individuals who want to inflict harm. precludes a court from issuing a wire- President Trump has set his sights but that’s reality. The immigrants on tap warrant unless the offense under on Greenland; it should absolutely be our southern border and the “quad The facts are this. According to 2017 investigation is being committed «in part of the US. It is strategically import- squad” are not of typical American data from the National Center for connection with organized crime. I’ve ant and mineral rich. Win-win. We stock - the stock of those who founded Health Statistics, Massachusetts ranks also filed legislation aimed at curbing are even so magnanimous as to make this country. There is a “back” to second, at 3.7 percent, when it comes to bias incidents and hate crimes in public those poor Greenlanders American cit- send them to - Somalia, Puerto Rico, firearm mortality rates. Hawaii possess- schools across the Commonwealth. izens. We know from the border that Palestinian territories, Jamaica, Africa es the lowest overall rate, at 2.5 percent, people will risk their lives to become generally, etc. It sounds like you usual- and the highest rates are in the states of While my correspondence is unlikely Americans so the Greenlanders should ly blend in well with white Americans Montana, Alabama and Alaska—each to change the minds of those with stron- be thankful we want to pay to make who emigrated directly from Europe having rates of over 22 percent. Clearly, ger positions on this issue, it is my hope them Americans. Denmark isn’t doing but there is a socialist utopia to send states like Massachusetts—with many that this information will help illumi- any good for those people, they are you back to - Nova Scotia, Canada. If commonsense firearms laws—are doing nate why I find it important for the fed- actually hurting Denmark quite a bit to you hate America SO much you should something right to reduce incidence of eral government to pursue legislative the tune of $700 million a year. go back to that crime infested drunk- gun violence. changes that have proven to be effective God put minerals under Greenland ard maritime fishing village, make it here in Massachusetts. The universal so that they could be mined. Denmark better, and show us how its done. Take, for example, the application of certain firearms laws in is failing. The United States has a In other news, President Trump Commonwealth’s ban on assault weap- our country will address existing incon- robust mining industry which will is going to invoke the Emergency ons. In 1998, Massachusetts took action sistencies with state laws, and help to successfully extract what God has left Economic Powers Act of 1977 to cut off to enact legislation modeled after a ensure our laws are not circumvented. us. The ice is melting, and that is China. China crossed a line by tariff- then-existing federal assault weapons God’s way of telling us to extract the ing American products. We imposed ban. The law, codified as M.G.L. ch. The bottom line is that I will continue treasures he has left under that ice tariffs on them to equalize our trade 140, §§ 121, 131M, makes it a crime to to advocate for policies that are proven to for us. The arable and usable area of balance and make things fair. We have sell, transfer, or possess semiautomatic save lives, and that do not infringe on our Greenland is increasing every year so been losing trillions to China since assault weapons, copies or duplicates Second Amendment rights. it is a great investment. the ‘70’s and it is time to reverse that. of those weapons, and large capacity We could take Ottawa and Mexico Tariffing us is a major provocation. magazines capable of holding more than City in days if we wanted. We could, China is a currency manipulator, steals and should, take Nuuk, Greenland in American intellectual property, and is mere hours just to show the world we trying to replace us as the world’s larg- can. Nuuk is the capital of Greenland, est economy and superpower! No! and has roughly 18,000 residents. We Embargo China! Make Greenland If not now, when? have over 20,000 paratroopers. We have Great Again! God bless America, and 1.3 million active personnel our armed no place else! To the Editor: asking the same question for a differ- forced and 845,000 in reserve. We are In a recent editorial, this newspaper ent circumstance to whom this may forming a Space Force as we speak. George Graham proposed a question — if not now, concern. when? This was relating to the mate- Have you confessed God, Jesus, in The Kingdom of Denmark has crossed North Brookfield rial circumstances in our life. I am your life? Why not? If not now, when? Tomorrow may be too late! Today is the only day we have; the precious present. We are not assured, promised or guaranteed tomorrow. Confess God, Jesus, today, while you still have the breath, while Jesus can Professional Directory be found and received. If not now, today, when? Roland Blais To advertise on this page, call June at 508-909-4062 or email [email protected] Brookfield

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To the Editor: same--if not more--contempt as I do the rect coward will restrain himself from on national television by half-men like four hate-filled, shrill, not-very-bright laughing out loud. David Letterman, No matter how hard I try to be con- congress critters under discussion. Bill Maher, and other low-lifes; had genial, a “nice” old, out-of-touch white Could I detest other left-wing demagog- Hate women? Far from it. I couldn’t their children mocked and threatened; man, one who, according to old man ic women like Hillary Clinton, Kamala feel more pride in and admiration had their homes surrounded and pick- Emerson, tells “sappy” stories instead Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy for our current First Lady, Melania eted by these same cowards, and so on. of imparting wisdom from on high as Klobuchar, and--possibly the most Trump, who besides being highly intel- Any regard for their rights? Their dig- he feels he does, I continue to be the odious of all--the whining Elizabeth ligent as well as stunningly beautiful, nity? Their honor? If not, why not? Are paper’s whipping boy for expressed Warren (who doesn’t speak but, rather, is a kind and decent woman of great they not “women?” I’m sure you must conservative opinion, a journalistic harangues) more than the four com- class and elegance, a wonderful mother have some response, as it is, after all, a piñata for the perpetually deranged mie/Muslim fangirls? Possibly. It’d be to her son, and a check on her hus- fair question to put to you. [liberals] of the area. At least I know close. band’s more combative nature. How they read my letters, so it’s all good. she is not easily the greatest First Lady As for old man Emerson, who now One gets the impression from Nova in our history escapes me. boasts he is a “practicing metaphysi- Now, I have to defend myself against Scotia’s Jackman that “women of cian” whatever in the blue blazes that accusations from the likes of Mizz color” — no, anyone of color — should Women of color? I’ll stand up for is supposed to be, I must ask: Does Rizzo, Mr. Kane (who periodically and be able to say anything they please Candace Owens anytime. Courageous, one need to have a license to practice dutifully offers up the latest talking no matter how ignorant, how vicious, intelligent, and rational, she rep- that arcane art? Is it covered by the points of the Democrat Party), and, how anti-Semitic, how anti-American, resents the best of young conserva- Hippocratic Oath? If so, remember the a new kid on the block, one Patricia and not be held accountable in any tive Americans---and she’s as much a first command of that pledge: “Do no Jackman of North Brookfield. The way. Sorry, Patricia, as you point out, female of color as any of Ms. Jackman’s harm.” Suggestion: stop wasting your charge is since I criticize the words and I am old...too old to play that stupid heroes without their foul mouths and time defending the crackpot ideas of actions of the four lame-brained liber- game any longer or care what you race-based hatred for their own coun- your crowd like: reparations; Trump is al “women of color” (Cortez, Ayanna, or anyone else thinks about what I try and their fellow Americans not “of a Nazi; transgender madness; we only Tlaib, and Omar) I must, perforce, be a say. If statements are made by peo- color.” have twelve years left before we all die racist or a woman-hater or both. ple of any race or religion which are from heat or cold or something; wide demonstrably stupid, race-obsessed, And where, Ms. Jackman, were open borders and free everything for Actually, I’m an equal opportunity and hateful I am going to call ‘em as I your letters when other American all the “new Americans”, etc. It only disparager; it’s liberal women of any see ‘em. If the dumbest comments com- women--conservatives like Sarah demoralizes people into thinking the color, of any religion, of any national- ing out of Congress lately are made by Palin, Sarah Sanders, Ann Coulter, country has simply gone crazy when ity, that I have no use for, that I hold members of the Congressional Black Laura Ingraham, Heather MacDonald, they read your wild-eyed didactic ram- responsible for much of what has ruin- Caucus (“Guam will tip over if too Michelle Malkin, and others--have blings bereft of anything close to com- ously transpired since they came to many Marines are stationed on one been routinely threatened; had their mon sense and rationality. a place of inordinate and undeserved end of the island.” Hank Johnson, speeches cancelled by leftist thugs call- power in the culture. I view white, D-GA; “Where’s the flag the astronauts ing themselves students; have been John McRae suburban, over-privileged, entitled, planted on Mars?” Sheila Jackson Lee, chased out of restaurants; had the sick- East Brookfield loud-mouthed liberal women with the D-TX, etc.), then only a politically cor- est and vilest things said about them Community Connection

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Hints are entered into a drawing ** dews: Harvesting melons can be tricky, kernels beneath the husk; the silk at for dinner for two at the historic Publick Lettuce. It’s important to pick lettuce even for melon farmers. You can thump the top of the ear is drying out; and a House Inn. before hot weather encourages the plant the melon and listen for a dull, hol- squished kernel produces a milky sap. to “bolt,” or develop a flower stalk, low sound or sniff it to see if it smells ** Don’t miss a moment

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Although the high school sports sea- Post 343 all made the Zone 4 postseason. continued to thrive, and the Oxford in the 10-team field and won the cham- son takes a break during the summer On the Paul N. Johnson Senior Ruth Bomb Squad captured that champion- pionship. For the boys’ league, Bartlett months, there were plenty of sports for side, the local teams from Oxford and ship. And on the Little League front, ran the table and went undefeated. the student-athletes to partake in before Douglas hovered around the .500 mark Auburn’s 50/70 Intermediate team In golf news, Sturbridge’s Terrance school got back in session. but were unable to squeak into the play- made it all the way to the state champi- Baker made an albatross at Heritage Let’s take a last look back on the sum- offs. The Central New England Baseball onship series before falling just shy of Country Club, recording a hole-in-one mer that was. Association had a local affiliate from the crown. on a par-4. And credit goes out to any In baseball, American Legion pro- Auburn, and they won their first playoff With basketball, Auburn’s leagues for and all that participated in the Pan- vided three playoff-bound teams in the series in program history before bow- girls and boys had the biggest participa- Mass Challenge. coverage area. Cherry Valley Post 443, ing out in the league semifinals. The tion level for Stonebridge Press. On the Sturbridge Post 109 and Northbridge Laid Back Competitive Baseball League girls’ side, Leicester was the top seed

File photos The local sports scene at Stonebridge Press was filled with plenty of good athletes and teams this past summer.

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Brian Leblanc Quail Hollow Golf & Third place (69): Jim Ferguson, Kettle One League Week 18 ATHLETE Mike Orciuch, Dennis O’Toole, Bob of Country Club Results Vanderlinden Results the Fourth place (70): Ernie Biando, WEEK Pit’s Crew Jim Biando, Brandon Harvey, Chris First Place: Kevin Anderson and First place: Doug Kuzmeskus, Ken Johnson Craig Nussey, +11 Begin, Tim Hickey, Rick Gendron; -9 Fifth place (72): Felix Martinez, Second Place: Jack Lalaine and Fall season Second place: Phil Woods, George Alejandro Naranjo, Jean Valentin, Roger Pontbriand, +6 Laqton, Al Judkins, Rich Olson; -9 Roberto Vega High Quota: Kevin Anderson, +6 Third place: Stan Nolin, Bob Closest to the Pin on Sixth Hole: student-athletes Varnum, Charlie Keyes, Bud Powers; Brookfields Lions Club Outing Kris Houston Good luck goes out to all the ath- -7 First place (58): Bill Herrick, Maura letes who are preparing for their Herrick, Ron Jette, Anne Jette respective fall season sport to start Still Hart’s League Second place (60): Peter O’Neil, Bob up. First place: Rob Hoekstra and M. Towle, Brett Dion, Paul Clifford Register now for annual Dorman, +10 Third place (61): Marc Kokanski, Second place: Matt Baronoski and Peter Davis, Lex Varney, Justin Charlton Old Home Day Mike Silverman, +8 Howard Third place: Joe Beauregard and Fourth place (61): Dick Lappierre, Road Race Rich McMaster, +6 Mike Befford, Branden Fullam, Bill The 53rd annual Charlton Old Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: Most over quota: Rob Hoekstra, +11 Bowels Home Day Road Race will take place Howie Letendre Outing on Monday, Sept. 2. The race will First place (59): Howie Letendre, Bay Path Golf Course start at 9 a.m. with registration begin- JD Loughlin, Matt Vayda, Brandon ning at 7:30 in front of the Town Hall SPENCER Fullam Results across from the Library at 37 Main Second place (61): Stan Nolin, Rick Street (Route 31). The entry fee is Nolin, Zack Sargent, Ryan Burke Couples League $20. Be one of the first 400 pre-regis- Third place (63): Mike Engel, First place: Lisa Kularski and Jeff tered participants and receive a Tree 764 Main Street Dick Dupont, Michael Macleon, Bob Smith, 39 (+3) House Brewing Co. pour! Walkers (Rte. 67) Warren, MA Jaquith Second place: Stacie Chandler and are welcome! Get race applications Jim Fileo, 40 (+4) at Charlton Optical or on www. 413.436.7721 Hackmasters Outing Third place: Lois and Brian CharltonOldHomeDayRoadRace. www.spencerchrysler.com First place (68): Adam Adkins, Dan Shorten, 41 (+5) com/. See website for link to online Kreatz, Steve Kreatz, Jack Nolan registration and mail-in forms. Second place (68): Matt Hendrickson, Kettle Brook Golf Club — new • used • sales • service Dillon Kempskie, Jim Kempskie, Mon-Thurs 8:00-8:00 • Fri. 8:00-6:00 • Sat: 9:00-4:00 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019 The Amazon on fire

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seabass, etc., to mention a few. Our lawmakers need to take the situation seriously, and stop bickering about what to do to rectify the problems around the world. It sure is not going to change overnight, but me constantly thinking about serious bipartisan legislation the EEE threat, but they need Last week, my dog Twig needs to be enacted soon before to get out and exercise. As needed a minor operation. it is too late. It may already be much as I hate to see a real While she was at the veter- too late! spraying, it needs to be done! inarian’s, I decided to take my wife’s dog Molly for a walk The balance of nature is a On a brighter side, fishing at a local Rod & Gun Club. As wonderful thing, but it is being continues to give up some the beagle exited the car, she changed by man in many neg- impressive fish on the saltwa- immediately started to look ative ways. Our future gen- ter and on freshwater. The for her mate Twig. I called erations are not going to have Canal has been good fish- her away from the car, but she a very positive future to look ing, but the anticipated new quickly jumped back into her forward to, if some type of moon should give striper fish- transport kennel in the vehi- action is not taken soon. My ing a real boost very soon. cle. I coaxed her out one more biggest fear was the threat of a time and started to walk away. nuclear war, but now the dra- The Uxbridge Rod & Gun She again jumped back into the matic negative policies of our Club will hold a LTC (license car. I realized that the bond of country may change our planet to carry) class on Sept. 28 & the two dogs was bigger than I earth sooner than a nuclear Nov. 23 at their club house on thought. bomb. Our ocean is also used West Street starting at noon to as a dumping ground for all 6 pm. both days. Anyone that I closed the door and we Listening to the news late- and are having very little types of waste, and it needed to plans to hunt this year for the headed home. Picking up my ly has them reporting on a impact in controlling them. stop yesterday. first time, will need to complete lab from the Vet. a few hours scary set of events happen- Hundreds of fires are burning the course in order to hunt or later, had Molly back to acting in the world today, but at this time, killing thousands The other real threat to posses a firearm. The class will ing normal, what pever that is. the latest report on the mas- of birds and other numerous our residents of the valley is be given by John Quinn. To After my wife’s passing, her sive fires in the Amazon Rain species of wildlife. And most of EEE. More cases are being register, call John at 1-401-965- beagle walked around looking Forest are one of the most trou- the fires are being set?! reported daily, and the death of 0334. Do not be left out. Call for her & it took some time bling. The report states that a couple of horses and humans him today before the class is before she started to accept her the Amazon Rain Forest gives Global warming is also threat- sure puts the mosquito trans- full. loss, as it did me]. You never out 20 percent of all oxygen in ing our planet in numerous mitted disease in perspec- This week’s picture shows forget! Pets also never forget! the world today, and also clears other ways, including the melt- tive. Spending time outdoors another great picture of an This week’s picture up a lot of carbon. How did ing of the polar ice cap. It trying to enjoy the fantastic English Pointer in the field. shows Molly & Twig together we ever get into this predica- is warming the oceans waters, weather of last week, could Only a bird hunter can enjoy again. ment? The fires in the forest which is moving numerous be dangerous to your health. and appreciate this great are being fought by an under- fish stocks to new areas of Taking a walk with my two photo, and if it is your dog hold- Take A Kid Fishing & Keep staffed group of firefighters, the ocean including lobsters, dogs in the woods daily has ing this magnificent point on a Them Rods Bending. bird, you are a lucky person. Plant a few edible and decorative containers for fall

mental peppers, colorful another to unify your arden G greens and coral bells. planting. For example, Moments Just be sure to protect use a purple aster or pink peppers and any other mum to echo the colors of MELINDA frost-sensitive plants on decorative kale, pansies MYERS those chilly nights. or the colorful leaf stems Grow a container of of Swiss chard. Bright Lights Swiss Set containers on the End the growing sea- Chard, colorful leaf let- front steps as a colorful son with an extra burst tuce and pansies – the autumn welcome. Group of color and nutrition flowers are edible – for several containers togeth- with a few fall contain- an attractive and edible er for a garden of containers. A pot of mums or combination. Make your ers to display on the deck, asters can add color to fall centerpiece an edible patio or balcony. This your front steps and a part of your gatherings. collection of container container filled with kale Fill a metal colander or gardens is sure to bright- and greens adds fresh basket with red drag- en your day when relax- flavor to your fall meals. on arugula, red mizuna ing outdoors or enjoying But don’t stop there. mustard, red sails let- the view from inside the Create attractive potted tuce, bull’s blood beets house looking out. gardens by combining and other colorful greens Go one step further asters, mums, grasses, in a metal colander or and create a stunning cool weather edibles and basket for your outdoor autumn display by com- other fall beauties. gatherings. bining fall planters Spruce up an existing Test your container with gourds, decorative Melinda Myers Photo container by replacing designs while shopping. squash and pumpkins. weather worn annuals Mix ornamental and edible plantings in fall container gardens for some added color and Grab a cart and gather Use corn stalks or broom with fresh fall favorites. nutrition. the plants you would like corn for vertical interest Pansies, sweet alyssum to grow. See if the colors or as a backdrop. Then planting mix. Or upcycle or ornamental peppers mini pumpkins and ber- and dianthus are just a and textures work well include bales of hay to items like a wicker bas- inside. ry-covered branches. few annuals that hit their together. The bold leaves elevate a few of the pots ket, small bushel basket, Use ornamental Add a mum or aster for stride as cooler weather of plants like ornamen- and pumpkins for multi- wooden crate or galva- grasses, kale, black- a vibrant surge of color. returns. tal cabbage contrast with ple levels of fall beauty. nized tub into a fun fall eyed Susans and Swiss Include some trailing Or plant new contain- the fine leaves of orna- Dress it up further with planter. Just add drain- chard for vertical inter- plants like golden mon- er gardens for your fall mental grasses to cre- sprigs of American bit- age holes before planting. est. Complement your eywort, trailing lobelia landscape. Just select a ate a focal point. Repeat tersweet, grape vines and Or scoop out a pumpkin plantings and containers and ivy. Fill any voids pot with drainage holes colors from the flowers other fall décor. and set a pot of pansies with garden art, gourds, with snapdragons, orna- and fill it with a quality or leaves of one plant to

What’s included: Roundtrip airfare Medjugorje Oct 9 (Wed) New Hampshire Turkey from Logan Airport, including trans- St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is Train - Foliage train ride, Harts Turkey TRIPS portation, three-night lodging, seven sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, Farm Luncheon, Mystery stop and meals, Gaylord Opryland exclusive 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje sightseeing - $99.00 dinner show, ticket for holiday show with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is Nov. 14 (Thurs) Ricky Nelson OFFERED at Opry House, tour of the Ryman & $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, Remembered - Ricky Nelson’s twin sons The “Trips Offered” section is for Grand Ole Opry, ICE Gaylord Opryland, airfare, luxury transportation, and perform their father’s hit songs non-profit organizations and will run General Jackson Showboat river cruise, breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit - Venus DeMilo, Swansea $95.00 as space allows. Mail your information and so much more! is due at the time of registration. Please Dec 3 (Tues) Johnny Mathis Christmas to Trips Offered, c/o Brendan Berube, Standard view room $1,899pp double contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski Tribute - Ultimate tribute to Johnny PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax occupancy, $2,249pp single occupancy for trip details at karenzaleski42@ Mathis with Christmas songs and some to (508) 764-8015 or e-mail to news@stone- Atrium view room $1,999pp double gmail.com or you may call Proximo of his biggest hits - Davensport Yacht bridgepress.news. occupancy, $2,399pp single occupancy. Travel directly for information and to Club -$92.00 For a brochure and complete itiner- register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. ary, please contact Lori Doughwright at 2019 OVERNIGHT TRIPS BAY PATH ADULT EVENING (508) 248-5971, ext. 1715. SCHOOL CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER Sept 20 - 22 Lake George Balloon Wine Country Pacific Coast Cruise Festival - 3 days, 2 nights -$449pp dou- Fall 2019 catalog offerings 9 days/8 nights April 6-14, 2020 Trip Coordinator Dotti Murphy - ble, $599 single What’s included: Roundtrip Please call 978-424-7010 New England Patriots vs. the Motorcoach transfers, roundtrip air- Sign up sheets & flyers available at Please call Dotti Murphy at 978-424- Baltimore Ravens — “Tours and Pours” fare from Logan Airport, one night pre- the Senior Center / Flyers also avail- 7010 for details if interested in any trips. 3 Days/2 Nights Nov. 2-4 cruise stay in Los Angeles, 8 day/7 able on our web page www.townofcharl- What’s included: Roundtrip night cruise on board Princess Cruises- ton.net Click on Departments then click DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Motorcoach transportation, lodging, The Star Princess, visiting Los Angeles, on Council on Aging/Senior Center five meals, city tour of Baltimore, three Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Astoria Pick up is from St. Joseph’s Church The Daughters of Isabella proudly brewery tours, distillery tour, winery, Oregon, Victoria, B.C., Vancouver, 10 H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton present our 2019 Fantastic Worldwide reserved seats at M & T Bank Stadium B.C., winery tours, all meals on board 2019 Day Trips Tours! Tour Director, and more! ship, and more! $799pp double occupancy, $949 single *A valid passport is REQUIRED for Sept 17 (Tues) Atlantic City Boys - Sept. 15-17: Atlantic City Resorts occupancy, $789 triple occupancy, $779, this trip Four dynamtic lead singers perform an Casino $259 quadruple occupancy. Prices starting at $2,499pp double exciting mix of world class vocals and Atlantic City’s original casino! For a brochure and complete itiner- occupancy (plus tax, transfers & gov- interactive comedy - Davensport Yacht 7 a.m. Webster, 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. ary, please contact Lori Douthwright at ernment fees) Club - $92.00 $25 slot play/$60 food credit/Casino (508) 248-5971, ext. 1715. For a brochure and complete itiner- Sept 24 (Tues) Simon Pearce Revue Show. Atlantic City! The ‘Shore’ ary, please contact Lori Douthwright at Glassblowing Studio and King Arthur Thing! A Country Christmas in Nashville, (508) 248-5971, ext. 1715. Factory - Fall foliage, tour glass Tenn. at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel blowing factory, and King Arthur facto- Turn To TRIPS A15 4 days/3 nights Dec. 6-9 CHURCH PILGRIMAGE ry after lunch - $119.00 page Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and Friday, August 30, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 15

Special On Board Credit. Prices start at October 8-15, 2019 – ALL INCLUSIVE the following trips for 2019: TRIPS $1,199 Double Occupancy for an Inside ARUBA – Room has just opened up for continued from page A14 Stateroom, $1,399 for an Oceanview two couples on the 2019 trip, and I am Sept. 20- Sun, Sept. 22. - Balloon Oct. 6: NH Turkey Train Porthole Window, $1,899 for a Balcony taking names for 2020 trip, Festival $549. made out to Conway $92 Stateroon on Deck 9, $1,949 for a Balcony Tours. (trip full - waiting list) Scenic rail tour round Lake Stateroom on Deck 10, and $1,999 for November 12, 2019 – Tuesday – Winnipesaukee and lunch! 9 a.m. Balcony on Deck 11. ALSO Add $400 for Foxwoods $25 - 10 - AM bus. Oct. 1- Return of Turkey Train! Train Southbridge, 9:30 a.m. Webster. Taxes, Transfers, and Gov’t Fees. Single For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach ride along Lake Winnipesaukee with Spectacular New England footage! New Occupancy is Avaiable upon request. ride to the casino You will have 5 hours turkey dinner on board. $81; leaves Hampshire awaits! Please contact Dick Lisi at 508-410- at the casino as the bus will leave Whitinsville at 8:30; Home 6:30 1332 or at [email protected] for Foxwoods at 4 PM. You will receive $10 For reservations contact Jan Caouette questions or information on any of the for gaming and $15 meal voucher. Nov. 12~ Aqua Turf Club ~ lunch & at (508) 887-2215. Make checks payable above Trips. show, “Crooning the 70’s”. $79. Family Trips are open to the public! style meal of Penne ala Vodka, Beef to Bernadette Circle #709 and mail to LEICESTER SENIOR CENTER Bernadette Circle #709, PO Box 201, Make checks payable to the Burgundy, & Salmon Webster MA 01570. The Daughters of Friday, Sept. 13: Trip to Lake Southbridge Senior Citizens It’s not too early to think about Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable Winnipesaukee Cruise. Buffet luncheon Association. Christmas! Join the Silver Club Catholic women’s organization & scenic sights and a visit to Moulton Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon for Boothbay Harbor, “Christmas by Farm Market. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. senior center Monday, Wednesday or the Sea” in Portland, ME, or Reagle Cost is $99. Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM Players Christmas Show for Christmas DOUGLAS SUNSHINE CLUB or call 774 922 4049, or e-mail me jim- 2019! [email protected] Sunny Portugal next April. The Thursday, Oct. 17: Trip to Twin Rivers Nov. 21-22~2 day Boothbay Douglas Sunshine Club is planning a and Wright’s Chicken Farm. Bus leaves Harbor w/lunch at the Harraseeket trip to sunny Portugal April 21-30, 2020. at 9 a.m. $7 food credit and $10 slot play. FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE Inn in Freeport. -- 2 days w/”Gardens This trip is with Collette Travel. An Cost is $59. SENIORS Aglow” (beautiful light show at the informational meeting is planned for botanical garden) at the Boothbay Wed. June 12th at the Douglas Senior Wednesday, Nov. 13: Indian Head Harbor Botanical Gardens. 1 lunch, 1 Center, 331 Main St., Douglas, at 6:30 Christmas Spectacular and Luncheon. We are proud to announce the breakfast. $199. double occupancy, $259. p.m. If you are interested in the trip, this Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $89. following upcoming Bus Trips which single. is a great opportunity to get a descrip- are open to everyone age 21 and over. tion of the travel arrangements and MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY The following One Day Bus trips are itinerary with a representative from PARISH 92.00 which includes a Deluxe Bus DEC.5-6 THE TRAPP FAMILY Collette Travel who will also answer Transportation, Delicious Lunch, Tax, LODGE CHRISTMAS: $379. dinner & any questions you have about the trip. SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Gratuity and Fabulous Entertainers. breakfast at the Lodge; Quechee and For more info call 508-476-4474. Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, Sunday May 19th See The Edwards is offering the following trips. For more Twins, the Best Impersonators of all the Montpelier, meet w/a family member to information, call Bernard Dube at (508) Biggest Stars. hear the history, etc. DUDLEY SENIORS 885-3098. Tuesday June 18th See The 3 Red Dec. 8 - Reagle Players Christmas Dudley Seniors presents a Branson Neck Tenors, Down Home Laughs + Big IRELAND: September 9-22, 2019 show.... TBA Show Extravaganza, Saturday, May 2 City Music, Pop to Opera. USA: SPLENDORS OF THE through Sunday, May 10, 2020, $905 per Wednesday August 28th Tribute NORTHWEST: Wonders of Northern DEC 13-14: CHRISTMAS BY THE person, double occupancy. Incredible Show hear Songs of Neil Diamond, California Redwoods, Oregon & SEA: $329. 1 breakfast, 1 elegant hol- price includes motorcoach transpor- Carole King, Johnny Cash, Janis Washington Aug. 3-16, 2020 iday buffet lunch, 1 dinner. “Magic tation, eight nights lodging including Tuesday Sept 17 Atlantic City Boys,4 JAPAN: March 26 to April 9, 2020 of Christmas” Portland Symphony four consecutive nights in the Branson, Dynamic Lead Singers perform World JAPAN & CHINA: March 26 to April Orchestra plus Ogunquit’s “Christmas Mo. Area, 14 meals (eight breakfasts Class Vocals and Comedy 22, 2020 by the Sea” celebration and six dinners), admission to seven We also have the following 2 to 5 SPAIN & PORTUGAL: September fabulous Branson shows, including Day Overnight Trips for Singles and 9-24, 2020 All trips leave from Whitinsville New Jersey Nights, Amazing Acrobats Double Occupancy. Saturday June 29 to Wed July 3 Nova Walmart, 100 Valley Parkway, of Shanghai, Doug Gabriel, Presley’s Whitinsville. Make sure to always Country Jubilee, “Noah the Musical,” Scotia, Bay of Fundy, Royal Nova Scotia MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER International Tatoo include entree choice, phone # (esp. and the Hughes Show; and one dinner cell) and an emergency phone number. 1 RIVER ST. Tuesday December 3 to Thursday show on the Showboat Branson Belle. Please call Sue at 508-476-5820 for more MILLBURY, MA 01527 Dec 5th Pennsylvania Dutch and The For pictures, video and information, information or to reserve. visit www.GroupTrips.com/dudleyse- Miracle of Christmas Show, Thursday, Sept. 12: Newport Hershey’s Chocolate World and niors. Departure point: Dudley Town The Silver Club of the Uxbridge Hall, 71 W. Main St., 8 a.m. Saturday, Playhouse trip. The play is “BINGO.” more 459.00 Double occupancy For more information, please contact Senior Center invites you to join them May 2, 2020. Leaving at 9 a.m. Return around 6 p.m. on a couple of Christmas trips. Cost is $76 apiece, and includes din- Dick Lisi at 508 410 1332 or at lisirich- ard15@ yahoo.com There is a trip to Boothbay For more information, please call ner, show and cabaret! For more infor- Harbor, Maine for the Gardens Aglow on Evelyn at (508) 764-8254. mation or reservations, please call the Nov. 21 and 22 for the great price of $199. Millbury Senior Center at (508) 865-9154. UNION SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE After traveling along the Maine Coast, FRIENDS OF THE STURBRIDGE CHAPTER 12 we’ll arrive in Freeport, Maine to SENIORS Sept. 22-24: Atlantic City Resorts. $239. explore this quintessential Maine vil- Three days and two nights. Departs lage. There will be time for shopping at On Tuesday September 17th at the 7:30 a.m., returns around 8 p.m. Price Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chapter the dozens of brand-name outlets, flag- Danversport, Ma. Yacht Club. You will includes overnight accommodations at #12, Southbridge, is sponsoring a vari- ship L.L. Bean Store, and local boutiques be entertained by the Atlantic City Boys. resort, two dinner vouchers and a show ety of excursions for all to enjoy in housed in historic brick buildings; then They are 4 Dynamic Lead Singers who ticket, plus $25 in free slot play! For 2019. We are a non-profit family orient- enjoy an included late lunch buffet at mix World Class Vocals and Interactive more information or reservations, call ed Franco-American fraternal society the Harraseeket Inn. We will arrive Comedy. Hear them sing the songs of or stop by the Senior Center at (508) since 1900. As always, you do not have in Boothbay Harbor in the late after- The Beach Boys, The Drifters, The Bee 865-9154. to be a member to participate in any noon and check in to the Flagship Inn. Gees and of course Frankie Valli and PAXTON SENIORS of the scheduled events. All are wel- This evening we’ll experience Gardens the Four Seasons. For $92, sit back and come. Gift certificates purchased in any Aglow; walk through the Coastal Maine enjoy Deluxe Transportation, feast on a Are you interested in joining another amount can be used by the recipient to Botanical Gardens’ dazzling, outdoor delicious Plated Lunch of Salad, Breads, wonder trip in 2019? any event at face value. For information display of 650,000 lights illuminating Choice of Entree, Potato, Vegetable, A group of Seniors from Paxton and or reservations contact Ted at (508) 764- their meticulously cared for gardens. Dessert and Coffee/Tea. surrounding towns are planning a trip 7909. You’ll also have a chance to peruse the this year to Italy. The group plans to visitor’s center & gift shop and get a Tuesday, Dec. 3 to Thursday, Dec. 5 leave Paxton on Sept. 9, with transpor- 2019 bite to eat. We will stop in the village Overnight Trip 3 Days/2Nights. Prices tation provided to Logan and return. 2019 is the Society’s 27th anniversary of Boothbay Harbor afterwards to expe- are $459 for Double Occupancy and $559 Our flight will take us to Rome, Italy for in providing members and non-mem- rience “The Festival of Lights.” After for Single Occupancy. On Wednesday 10 days visiting many historical sites of bers alike the opportunity to experience breakfast we will head home with a stop see the Spectacular Awe Inspiring Italy. Rome has many beautiful attrac- excursions of a day or extended days. in Kennebunkport for lunch and shop- Special Effects and complete with Live tions that many of us have not seen All are welcome to travel with our orga- ping. *Please note this tour includes Animals “Miracle of Christmas Show on previous visits. After two nights in nization. periods of outdoor walking on dimly lit, “ at the Milenium Sight and Sound Rome, we will move on to one night in potentially uneven surfaces, and over- Theater. Following the The Miracle Perugia where we will have the oppor- Nov. 16 — “Do As You Wish Day in night accommodations that require Show is Dinner at the always delicious tunity to visit Assisi, the birthplace of New York City” – shop for Christmas, walking up and down stairs. Plain and Fancy Restaurant. Also St. Francis of Assisi. Following our stay do some sightseeing, visit a museu, On December 5 and 6th there is included in this trip and happening in Perugia, we move on to Florence, “the attend a Broadway matinee, dine at a a trip to the Trapp Family Lodge and on Tuesday is a Dinner Show produc- Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” where special restaurant, a visit to the air- it includes one dinner and one break- tion of Irving Berlin’s Musical “Holiday we will view Michelangelo’s incredible craft Intrepid, visit the 911 Memorial fast both at the lodge, glassblowing at Inn” featuring thrilling dance numbers, statue of David. After two nights in complex. There is much to do and Simon Pearce Company, a meeting with laugh out loud comedy and a Parade beautiful Florence, we will move on to enjoy. Departure is 6:30 a.m. from the a member of the Von Trapp family, a of Irving Berlin’s Hit Songs. Thursday Venice. On the way to Venice, we will Southbridge RMV parking lot, and the stop in Montpelier, and of course the features a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate stop at a 12th century castle and learn return departure from New York City is luxury of being at the Trapp family World and Milton Hershey School and about the famous Tuscany wines and 6:30 p.m. Included are rest stops to and Lodge! It is $379 for the double occupan- Founders Hall before we head home enjoy a cooking class and lunch. Next from New York City. Cost is $59 per per- cy per person and $499 per person for a with rest stops on our way back. This we are off to Venice for two nights. son. The reservation deadline is Nov. 6. single. Trip includes 2 nights Lodging, 2 During that time, we have an opportu- For information and reservations, call Capture the Christmas spirit as we Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, Tickets to The nity to visit many of the wonderful sites (508) 764-7909. To avid disappointment, enjoy a little of Austria and a lot of Miracle of Christmas and Tickets of the Canal City. call early. Vermont on this memorable getaway. to the Holiday Inn Show and a Full After Venice, our next and last night Situated on 2,500 acres in Stowe, Commentary Back Country Tour of the will be Milan where we will have Dec. 14 — “Festival of Christmas Vermont, the Trapp Family Lodge Farmlands of Lancaster Country. an opportunity to visit and shop at Lights” at Our Lady of La Salette Shrine, serves as our magnificent home away the“‘Quadrilatero della Moda,” Milan’s seasonal concert with Fr. Pat, the singing from home. Enjoy great shopping, Dec. 31 New Years Eve “DAY” at high-fashion district. We will depart for priest, visit the International Museum superb dining and exceptional hospi- the Lake Pearl in Wrentham, Mass. home from Milan. of Creches, Gift and Book Shop, Chapel tality on this great Christmas holiday Let’s Celebrate the New Year during the of Light, a Bistro for refreshments and tour. “DAYTIME”. Featuring the dynamic snacks, a Carousel for the children, an SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR Tom LaMark Orchestra as they cover optional trolley ride for a small charge On Wed, Dec.18 we will travel to original classics from the Swing Era, CITIZENS ASSOCIATION to view the display of more than 400,000 the Newport Playhouse to see “A the Best in Ballrooom Dancing, our lights and a complete inclusive lun- Christmas Cactus” For $79 you will Favorite Line Dances, and on up to Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon cheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. enjoy a great play, a bountiful buffet the Best songs from the ‘50’s, ‘60’s and Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, or Cost is $54 per person, $44 for children and the Christmas Cabaret. ‘70’s. Sing along, Dance along and Party Friday 9-10 a.m. or call (774) 922-4049 or three to 10, under three free. Departure Show Synopsis: Christmas Eve is strong to this Live Band. For $89, enjoy e-mail [email protected]. is 10:45 a.m. from Southbridge and 11:15 tough for private investigator Cactus Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Trips are open to the public! Make a.m. in Webster, with the return about O’Riley, a white-hot redhead with the Salad, Breads, Choice of Entree, Potato, checks payable to the Southbridge 7:45 p.m. Reservation deadline is Dec. 5. holiday blues. She is trying to lure her Vegetable, N.Y. Style Cheesecake, Senior Citizens Association, payment secretary Fred away from his protec- Coffee/Tea and let’s not forget a due at sign up: UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER tive mother, dodging the affections of CHAMPAGNE TOAST. Deputy D.A. Windsor, and considering closing her business. 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Book a Balcony Cabin by October 1st, schrod. Silver Club travelling group is offering you will receive a 1 Category Upgrade & 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019 POLICE REPORTS p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 10:04 Jones Road); 4:02 p.m.: 209A served verbal warning; 8:23 p.m.: shoplifting Spencer Logs p.m.: fire alarm (Roys Drive), services (Browning Pond Road); 4:11 p.m.: dis- (Soojians Drive), name and address rendered; 11:26 p.m.: medical/gener- turbance (Marble Road), neighbor redacted from police log, shoplifting by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 al (Bixby Road); 11:44 p.m.: building dispute; 4:14 p.m.: medical/general asportation, investigated; 8:31 p.m.: mv 12:05 a.m.: building checked, secure; checked, secure. (Mechanic Street); 4:29 p.m.: medical/ stop (Stafford Street), verbal warning; 12:09 a.m.: medical/general (Mechanic SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 general (Linden Street); 7:01 p.m.: mv 8:38 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), ver- Street); 12:10 a.m.: suspicious mv (Ash 12:01 a.m.: officer wanted (East complaint (Main Street), dog in mov- bal warning; 8:41 p.m.: assist citizen Street), spoken to; 12:16 a.m.: medical/ Brookfield), protective custody; 12:05- ing pickup bed; 7:09 p.m.: disturbance (Tobin Road); 8:57 p.m.: arrest warrant overdose (Ash Street); 12:44-2:17 a.m.: 12:17 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; (Main Street), fight; 8:27 p.m.: accident service (Tobin Road), unable to locate; buildings checked, secure; 2:38 a.m.: 12:18 a.m.: suspicious persons (Marble (West Main Street), report taken; 9:18 9:28 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- officer wanted (Main Street), spoken Road), services rendered; 12:32 a.m.: p.m.: disturbance (Main Street), ser- bal warning; 9:30 p.m.: disturbance to; 2:44 a.m.: building checked, secure; entire incident redacted from police vices rendered; 9:21 p.m.: animal com- (Pleasant Street), investigated; 9:31 2:52 a.m.: suspicious persons (Pleasant log; 12:52 a.m.: medical/general plaint (Route 49), raccoon vs mv; 9:56 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation Street), spoken to; 8:06 a.m.: officer (Mechanic Street); 2:43 a.m.: mv stop p.m.: building checked, secure; 10:31 issued; 10:09 p.m.: disturbance (Town wanted (Main Street), spoken to; 9:55 (Main Street); 2:53-4:08 a.m.: build- p.m.: officer wanted (Adams Street), Beach Road), peace restored; 11:14 a.m.: mv lockout (Main Street), assist- ings checked, secure; 4:16 a.m.: dis- welfare check; 11:42 p.m.: medical/gen- p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal ed; 10:12 a.m.: DPW call (Main Street), turbance (Greenville Street), services eral (Lake Street). warning; 11:27 p.m.: m stop (Stafford assist Nat’l Grid; 11:30 a.m.: animal rendered; 5:42 a.m.: fire/woods/grass TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 Street), verbal warning; 11:39 p.m.: sus- complaint (Church Street), missing (North Brookfield Road), wires down; 12:03-1:42 a.m.: buildings checked, picious mv (Stafford Street), assisted; cat; 12:03 p.m.: fire/residential (Adams 7:50 a.m.: abandoned 911 call (Paxton secure; 1:52 a.m.: officer wanted (Maple 11:53 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), Street), services rendered; 12:32 p.m.: Road), no contact; 7:50 a.m.: officer Street), traffic hazard; 2:20 a.m.: build- verbal warning; 11:58 p.m.: mv stop building checked, secure; 12:35 p.m.: wanted (West Main Street), spoken to; ing checked, secure; 7:37 a.m.: medi- (Main Street), verbal warning. accident (Main Street), hit/run; 12:57 8:51 a.m.: fire alarm (McDonald Street), cal/general (R. Jones Road); 10:30 a.m.: SUNDAY, AUGUT 11 p.m.: disturbance (Maple Street), services rendered; 9:43 a.m.; fire alarm suspicious mv (Brown Street), spoken 12:45 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), domestic dispute; 1:22 p.m.: sex offend- (Smithville Road), services rendered; to; 10:59 a.m.: 911 call (Bixby Road), verbal warning; 12:49 a.m.: mv stop er registration (West Main Street), 9:55 a.m.: mv complaint (Route 49), accidental; 11:38 a.m.: harassing phone (Main Street), name and address assisted; 1:45 p.m.: harassing phone erratic operation; 10:22 a.m.: officer call (Langevin Street), spoken to; 11:53 redacted from police log, allowing calls (West Main Street), spoken to; wanted (West Main Street), Sturbridge a.m.: lost/found (Main Street), keys unlicensed operation, mv towed; 12:56 3:02 p.m. FID card issued (West Main PD bolo; 11:26 a.m.: mv complaint (West lost; 1:12 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West a.m.: suspicious mv (Stafford Street), Street), assisted; 6:26 p.m.: mv com- Main Street) erratic operation; 11:31 Main Street), no contact; 1:19 p.m.: spoken to; 1:39 a.m.: mv stop (South plaint (West Main Street), mc rider/no a.m.: vandalism (Holmes Street), mv accident (Wm. Casey Road), report Main Street), spoken to; 1:42 a.m.: mv helmet; 6:27 p.m.: abandoned 911 call keyed; 12:12 p.m.: accident (Borkum taken; 1:36 p.m.: suspicious persons stop (Main Street), verbal warning; (West Main Street), no contact; 7:25- Road), report taken; 12:32 p.m.: 911 (Rene Drive), altercation; 1:37 p.m.: 1:48 a.m.: mv stop (Huntoon Memorial 7:52 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; call (West Main Street), no contact; officer wanted (West Main Street), Highway), verbal warning; 6:16 a.m.: 8:01 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), 1:30 p.m.: animal complaint (Mechanic poss. c/c fraud; 2:15 p.m.: 209A service ambulance (Olney Street0, transport; child w/phone; 8:18 p.m.: abandoned Street), missing cat; 2:07 p.m.: fire (West Main Street); 2:50 p.m.: FID card 9:08 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), name 911 call (West Main Street), misdial; (West Main Street), referred; 2:33 p.m.: issued (West Main Street), assisted; and address redacted from police 8:29 p.m.: disturbance (Maple Street), officer wanted (Pine Acres), gunshots 2:58 p.m.: disturbance (Maple Street), log, op w/suspended license, crimi- neighbor dispute; 8:43-8:51 p.m.: build- heard; 2:39 p.m.: fire alarm (Main unwanted party; 4:31 p.m.: abandoned nal application issued; 9:46 a.m.: ani- ings checked, secure; 9:14 p.m.: DPW Street), services rendered; 3:00 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), no contact; mal complaint (Main Street), services call (Route 49), road flooding; 10:12 officer wanted (Roys Drive), unwanted 5:25 p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), rendered;12:07 p.m.: assist other PD p.m.: juvenile matter (West Main parties; 3:04 p.m.: 911 call (West Main shoulder driving; 5:42 p.m.: animal (Hankey Street), spoken to; 1:59 p.m.: Street), info taken; 10:43 p.m.: distur- Street), loose dog; 4:46 p.m.: distur- complaint (Irving Street), mv vs cat; mv stop (Mannville Street), name and bance (Town House Court), fight. bance (Donnelly Cross Road), noise 6:12 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main address redacted from police log, op THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 complaint; 5:38 p.m.: officer wanted Street), info given; 7:02 p.m.: mv stop w/suspended license, op w/suspended 12:20 a.m.: disturbance (Sherwood (Mechanic Street), parking complaint; (Meadow Road); 9:06-9:49 p.m.: build- registration, uninsured mv, criminal Drive), domestic dispute; 12:50-1:50 5:45 p.m.: DPW call (Holmes Street), ings checked, secure; 10:01 p.m.: park- application issued; 3:32 p.m.: mv stop a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 2:06 drainage backup; 6:48 p.m.: fireworks ing violation (Mechanic Street), ticket (Pine Street), name and address redact- a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), complaint (Chestnut Street), services issued; 10:11 p.m.: building checked, ed from police log, negligent operation, social media complaint; 7:03 a.m.: rendered; 7:09 p.m.: officer wanted secure. marked lanes violation, criminal appli- DPW call (South Spencer Road), limb (Howe Village), open door; 7:39 p.m.: cation issued; 4:48 p.m.: investigation on wires; 7:19 a.m.: medical/general officer wanted (West Main Street), (Soojians Drive), services rendered; (Howe Village); 8:10 a.m.: 911 call (West Sturbridge PD bolo; 8:16 p.m.: building Leicester Logs 6:42 p.m.: welfare check (Main Street), Main Street), info taken; 9:14 a.m.: dis- checked, secure; 8:40 p.m.: abandoned services rendered; 8:04 p.m.: arrest turbance (Spring Street), neighbor 911 call (Elm Street), no contact; 9:00- THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 warrant service (Stafford Street), complaint; 9:49 a.m.: officer wanted 9:37 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 2:31 a.m.: ambulance (Howard Michael W. Moore, 23, 17 Tremont (West Main Street), LTC change of 9:43 p.m.: mv stop (Maple Street); 11:03 Terrace), transported; 9:10 a.m.: mv Street, Oxford, charges redacted from address; 9:50 a.m.: fraud (Mechanic p.m.: fireworks complaint (Chestnut stop (River Street), written warning; police log, arrest; 8:17 p.m.: welfare Street), scam call; 10:44 a.m.: burglary/ Street), spoken to; 11:13 p.m.: aban- 9:23 a.m.: mv stop (River Street), writ- check (Main Street), transported to residential (Church Street), break-in doned 911 call (West Main Street), open ten warning; 9:47 a.m.: mv stop (River hospital; 8:32 p.m.: ambulance (Main reported; 11:05 a.m.: medical/gener- line; 11:47 p.m.: medical/sudden death Street), verbal warning; 9:59 a.m.: mv Street), transported; 8:43 p.m.: inves- al (Collier Circle); 11:51 a.m.: suspi- (Grove Street). stop (River Street), written warning; tigation (South Main Street), services cious persons (Lake Avenue), services SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 10:22 a.m.: ambulance (Mayflower rendered. rendered; 12:31 p.m.: residential fire 12:00-2:04 a.m.: buildings checked, Circle), transported; 11:27 a.m.: m MONDAY, AUGUST 12 (Chickering Road), services rendered; secure; 3:34 a.m.: animal complaint stop (McCarthy Avenue), citation 12:03 a.m.: animal complaint (Main 1:12 p.m.: vandalism (Main Street), mv (Clark Street), loose dog; 6:14 a.m.: issued; 12:13 a.m.: ambulance (Stafford Street), no action required; 12:46 damaged; 1:25 p.m.: animal complaint medical/general (Mechanic Street); Street), transported; 2:26 p.m.: welfare a.m.: assist citizen (Main Street); 7:48 (Bay Path Road), missing cat; 1:37 p.m.: 7:59 a.m.: animal complaint (Smithville check (Woodland Road), services ren- a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon Memorial sex offender registration (West Main Road), porcupine in road; 8:03 a.m.: dered; 2:54 p.m.: suspicious person Highway), transported; 9:31 a.m.: mv Street), assisted; 1:45 p.m.: lost/found building checked, secure; 8:27 a.m.: 911 (Whittemore Street), investigated; 4:48 stop (Main Street), citation issued; (Main Street), medical equip’t found; call (West Main Street), Harrington p.m.: welfare check (Auburn Street), 11:31 a.m.: assist citizen (Main Street); 2:22 p.m.: medical/general (Pleasant CT down; 8:34 a.m.: commercial alarm investigated; 6:34 p.m.: stolen mv 12:25 p.m.: investigation (South Main Street); 3:59 a.m.: 911 call (Main Street), (West Main Street), services rendered; (Burncoat Lane), spoken to; 6:38 p.m.: Street), services rendered; 12:34 p.m.: non-emergency; 4:30 p.m.: animal com- 9:08 a.m.: animal complaint (Meadow welfare check (Watch Street), assisted; welfare check (Paxton Street), assisted; plaint (Main Street), coyote in yard; Road), raccoon in yard; 9:22 a.m.: med- 6:52 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), 12:54 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), mv 5:42 p.m.: disturbance (Lake Street), ical/overdose (West Main Street); 9:35 name and address redacted from police towed; 1:34 p.m.: assist other agency spoken to; 6:00 p.m.: officer wanted p.m.: mv theft (Pleasant Street), info log, shoplifting by asportation, larceny (Henshaw Street), services rendered; (West Main Street), unwanted party; taken; 10:13 a.m.: building checked, under $1200 by false pretense, trespass- 1:52 p.m.: ambulance (Marshall Street), 6:28 p.m.: disabled mv (Park Street), secure; 10:22 a.m.: officer wanted (West ing; name and address redacted from transported; 2:22 p.m.: investigation spoken to; 6:28 p.m.: mv complaint Main Street), info given; 10:50 a.m.: police log, shoplifting by asportation, (Main Street), services rendered; 2:39 (Greenville Street), Traci Nuzzolilli, 28, animal complaint (Summit Street), fer- larceny under $1200 by false pretense, p.m.: disturbance (Tobin Road), peace 266 Cedar Swamp Road, Monson, OUI rell kittens in wall; 10:57 a.m.: medical/ trespassing, report taken; 8:00 p.m.: restored; 2:46 p.m.: investigation (Main liquor, negligent operation, marked general (Lewalson Lane); 11:58 a.m.: assist citizen (Pleasant Street); 10:36 Street), report taken; 5:04 p.m.: mv stop lanes violation, number plate viola- mv plate theft (West Main Street), trac- p.m.: disturbance (Main Street), no (Green Street), written warning; 5:23 tion, unregistered mv, leaving scene tor; 12:15 p.m.: officer wanted (Lincoln action required; 10:53 p.m.: assist citi- p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), written of property damage accident, arrest; Street), welfare check; 12:20 p.m.: mv zen (Main Street), peace restored; 11:54 warning; 5:40 p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant 7:21 p.m.: medical/general West Main stop (Pleasant Street); 12:25 p.m.: sus- p.m.: ambulance (Watch Street), trans- Street), written warning; 5:52 p.m.: mv Street); 7:24 p.m.: fraud (West Main picious persons (Grove Street), threats ported. stop (Marshall Street), written warn- Street), c/c fraud; 9:08 p.m.: building made; 1:12 p.m.: burglary (Maple FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 ing; 6:24 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), checked, secure; 9:59 p.m.: animal com- Street), lock tampered with; 1:50 p.m.: 1:14 a.m.: assist citizen (Main Street); citation issued; 8:59 p.m.: ambulance plaint (Main Street), dog found; 11:25- medical/general (West Main Street); 4:28 a.m.: mv stop (River Street), written (King Street Extension), transported. 11:58 p.m.: buildings checked, secure. 4:06 p.m.: citizen complaint (Bacon warning; 5:07 a.m.: ambulance (Main TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Hill Road), lack of signage; 4:20 p.m.: Street), transported; 10:07 a.m.: mv 8:29 a.m.: erratic operation (Soojians 12:02-12:21 a.m.: buildings checked, medical/general (Mechanic Street); stop (Stafford Street), written warning; Drive), unable to locate; 10:08 p.m.: secure; 12:27 a.m.: mv complaint (Main 4:30 p.m.: fraud (Paxton Road), spoken 10:24 a.m.: malicious mischief (Waite mv stop (Stafford Street), verbal warn- Street), erratic operation; 12:50-2:25 to; 4:56 p.m.: medical/overdose (Maple Street), report taken; 11:32 a.m.: ambu- ing; 10:14 a.m.: mv stop (Old Stafford a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 3:09 Street); 5:50 p.m.: animal complaint lance (Pine Ridge Drive), transported; Turnpike), citation issued; 12:00 p.m.: a.m.: medical/general (Howe Village); (Main Street), dog tied/bed of pick- 3:53 p.m.: mv stop (Huntoon Memorial investigation (Huntoon Memorial 3:43 a.m.: fire alarm (Wilson Street), up; 6:34 p.m.: fraud (Wilson Avenue), Highway), written warning; 4:21 p.m.: Highway), services rendered; 1:33 p.m.: services rendered; 4:10 a.m.: building report taken; 6:51 p.m.: 911 call (Howe mv stop (Main Street), citation issued; investigation (Marshall Street), ser- checked, secure; 7:33 a.m.: animal com- Village), accidental; 7:26 p.m.: fraud 4:21 p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), vices rendered; 1:46 p.m.: investigation plaint (G.H. Wilson Road), 8:28 a.m.: (Howe Village), report taken; 7:29 Curtis A. Groleau, Jr., 28, 82 Access (Watson Street), services rendered; fire alarm (Smithville Road), services p.m.: multiple LTC issued (West Main Road, #3, Windsor, MA, failure to 4:15 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), rendered; 8:33 a.m.: school alarm Street), assisted; 7:31 p.m.: multiple appear upon recognizance, arrest; 4:28 no action required; 5:18 p.m.: mv (Main Street), services rendered; 8:34 FID card issued (West Main Street), p.m.: ambulance (White Birch Street), stop (Main Street), name and address a.m.: DPW call (Borkum Road), wire assisted; 8:01 a.m.: building checked, transported; 10:52 p.m.: transport pris- redacted from police log, unregistered down; 8:50 a.m.: officer wanted (Roys secure; 9:54 p.m.: officer wanted (Maple oner (South Main Street). mv, unlicensed operation, criminal Drive), unauthorized use mv; 8:59 a.m.: Street), unwanted party; 10:15-10:25 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 application issued; 6:34 p.m.: mv stop animal complaint (West Main Street), p.m.: buildings checked, secure. 12:24 a.m.: larceny (McCarthy (McNeil Highway), citation issued; trapped skunk; 9:03 a.m.: medical/gen- MONDAY, AUGUST 12 Avenue), report taken; 1:47 a.m.: mv 7:47 p.m.: mv stop (Huntoon Memorial eral (Main Street); 9:12 a.m.: officer 12:24 a.m.: building checked, secure; stop (South Main Street), verbal warn- Highway), spoken to. wanted (Greenville Street), info given; 12:25 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 12:35- ing; 1:51 a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 10:30 a.m.: suspicious persons (Meadow 1:01 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; Memorial Highway), transported; 8:36 5:37 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), Road), spoken to; 10:51 a.m.: mv stop 2:51 a.m.: medical/general (Main a.m.: animal complaint (Peter Salem citation issued; 8:38 a.m.: ambulance (Main Street); 12:40 p.m.: shoplifting Street); 5:23 a.m.: medical/general (Ash Road), services rendered; 8:43 a.m.: (Pleasant Street), transported; 9:22 (West Main Street), report taken; 12:41 Street); 7:23 a.m.: officer wanted (West assist citizen (Marshall Street), ser- a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Main Street), Main Street), spoken to; 8:30 a.m.: offi- vices rendered; 9:55 a.m.: summons warning; 11:16 a.m.: summons service no contact; 2:14 p.m.: officer wanted cer wanted (West Main Street), spo- service (Pleasant Street), unable to (Main Street), unable to serve; 1:49 (Wilson Street), competing insurance ken to; 8:35 a.m.: 911 call (West Main serve; 10:09 a.m.: summons service p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), mv adjusters; 2:20 p.m.: animal complaint Street), open line; 8:56 a.m.: animal (Atwood Road), served; 10:28 a.m.: towed; 2:00 p.m.: ambulance (Huntoon (Valley Street), lg. cat in area; 3:10 p.m.: complaint (Linden Street), animal summons service (Henshaw Street), Memorial Highway), transported; 2:25 medical/general (Smithville Road), lift bite; 9:02 a.m.: vandalism (Wall Street), served; 10:35 a.m.: summons service p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), assist; 3:25 p.m.: officer wanted (West property damaged; 9:12 a.m.: animal (Fairview Drive), served; 10:39 a.m.: name and address redacted from police Main Street), spoken to; 4:00 p.m.: fire complaint (North Brookfield Road), summons service (Angell Terrace), log, shoplifting by asportation, report alarm (Ash Steet), services rendered; loose dog; 9:22 a.m.: medical/general served; 12:34 p.m.: ambulance (Edward taken; 3:26 p.m.: mv stop (Paxton 4:16 p.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), ser- (Grove Street); 9:56 a.m.: officer wanted Street), transported; 12:50 p.m.: lock- Street), verbal warning; 4:16 p.m.: mv vices rendered; 4:17 p.m.: 911 call (West (Main Street), immediate threat; 10:02 out (Pleasant Street), assisted; 3:39 stop (Stafford Street), written warn- Main Street), open line; 4:17 p.m.: 911 a.m.: 911 call (Ash Street), hang-up X 2; p.m.: arrest warrant service (Winslow ing; 4:26 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), call (Main Street), open line; 4:18 p.m.: 10:24 a.m.: medical/general (Mechanic Avenue), unable to serve; 3:47 p.m.: citation issued; 4:32 p.m.: mv stop medical/general (Paxton Road); 4:45 Street); 11:17 a.m.: LTC issued (West summons service (Pleasant Street), (Stafford Street), written warning; 4:58 p.m.: medical/general (Northwest Main Street), assisted; 11:41 a.m.: 911 served; 5:15 p.m.: investigation p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), ver- Road); 4:51 animal complaint (Grove call (West Main Street), Harrington (Soojians Drive), services rendered; bal warning; 5:02 p.m.: investigation Street), animal in dumpster; 4:54 p.m.: CT down; 12:01 p.m.: lost/found (Main 5:36 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), (Soojians Drive), spoken to; 5:16 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), spo- Street), paperwork found; 12:49 p.m.: verbal warning; 5:44 p.m.: mv stop investigation (Church Street), spoken ken to; 5:10 p.m.: officer wanted (West residential alarm (G.H. Wilson Road), (Stafford Street), verbal warning; 5:53 to; 5:22 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), Main Street), spoken to; 6:23 p.m.: offi- services rendered; 1:02 p.m.: officer p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), ver- citation issued; 5:26 p.m.: ambulance cer wanted (Paxton Road), spoken to; wanted (Linden Street), non-emergen- bal warning; 6:03 p.m.: mv stop (Main (Craig Street), transported; 8:55 p.m.: 6:50 p.m.: intelligence/drug (Summit cy; 1:58 p.m.: DPW call (Chickering Street), verbal warning; 6:10 p.m.: investigation (South Main Street), Street), info taken; 8:25 p.m.: medi- Road), low-hanging wire; 2:55 p.m.: disabled mv (Main Street), services services rendered; 9:36 p.m.: mv stop cal/general (Main Street); 8:53 p.m.: animal complaint (G.H. Wilson Road), rendered; 7:44 p.m.: mv stop (Main (Mannville Street), verbal warning; animal complaint (Chestnut Street), missing dog; 3:47 p.m.: property check Street), verbal warning; 8:00 p.m.: mv 10:35 p.m.: welfare check (McCarthy skunks in area; 9:28 p.m.: disturbance (Temple Street), no trespassing sign stop (River Street), citation issued; Avenue), investigated. (Mechanic Street), loud dispute; 10:00 removed; 3:48 p.m.: 209A served (R. 8:20 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), Friday, August 30, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 17 CHARLIE’S Diner • Bar • Grill • Functions

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Over Have a 50 Years of New England safe & happy Hospitality! 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 Welcome FARMERS DINNER From Our Gardens To Your Plates Dine-in or Take-out to our Labor Day Family Atmosphere 6th Season! September 8, 2nd Annual Taste of West Brookfield Featuring ingredients from Great FOOD at GREAT Prices! West Brookfield Farms and Salem Cross Farm Pasture Raised Beef Advanced Tickets Required. Call or Visit website for more details weekend! Check out our daily Specials on Facebook Seafood, Steaks, & More! Check out our DINE AT THE SALEM CROSS INN OUTDOOR GRILLING Closed 8/31-9/2 Re-open 9/3 NEW MENU! WEDNESDAY SPECIALS For a great lunch or dinner anytime – Doesn’t always have to be a Every Wed. & Thurs. Night normal business hours special occasion, but we’ll make it feel like one! Weather permitting Seniors 60+ Buy 1 entree NOW SERVING: Fresh Lobster Rolls and Oysters on the 1/2 Shell get 2nd one 1/2 price. Noon-5pm $22.00 Complete Dinners • Sundays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Higher priced entree prevails. Does not include dessert or beverage & ART GALLERY 341 N. MaiN Street www.salemcrossinn.com (508)867-2345 A Family Business Since 1949 North Brookfield, Ma Main Dining Room: Tuesday through Friday (Lunch & Dinner) 11:30am-9:00pm 136 Main Street • Spencer • 508-885-3385 508.867.7204 • Saturday (dinner) 5:00pm-9:00pm • Sunday (dinner) 12 noon-8:00pm cormierspencer.com Sun & Wed 6am-10pm • Mon & Tues 6am-11:30am •Thurs-Sat 6am-11pm Hexmark Tavern Tuesday-Friday 4:00-9:00pm • Live Music Friday Nights

Over 50 Years of New England Hospitality! 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 MARK YOUR CALENDARS For some amazing dining events! Call or Visit Our 6th *Fresh! Yummy! Fun! website for more Season! FARMERS DINNER details From our gardens to your plates: September 8-2nd Annual Taste of West Brookfield Featuring Salem Cross Farm Pasture Raised Beef Prime Rib Every Saturday Night (While it lasts) $22 Complete Dinners ~ Sun., Tues., Wed. Hexmark Tavern ~ Serving great food in a casual atmosphere Live music Friday nights Tues.-Fri 4-9pm IT’S FOOTBALL SEASON!! Lobster Roll Fresh Cooked & shucked, never frozen meat from one whole, hard shell lobster in every roll. Serving for Lunch Lobster Roll Fresh Cooked & shucked, never frozen meat from one whole, hard shell Watch the games at Statz lobster in every roll. Serving for Lunch and in the Tavern Great Appetizers, Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Sandwiches, Outdoor Grilling ~ Every Wed. & Thurs. Night (Weather permitting) and more fabulous events and more! Your favorite Beer on tap!! ~ ~ ~ * Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre “The Fashionable Murders” Dine-in or Take-out Interactive Dinner Theater. Casual Dress. 3 course Dinner 9/13, 10/27, 11/15 Family Atmosphere ~ ~ ~ * 2019-2020 Fireplace Feasts Delicious early American Fare: November through April, Including Great FOOD at GREAT Prices! New Years Eve! View details and dates on our website. ~ ~ ~ Check out our daily Specials on Facebook Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28 Make your reservations now! ~ ~ ~ Seafood, Steaks, & More! * Christmas Memories Holiday Event Series Eat, Drink & be Merry! Enjoy a play, listen to carols and sing along Daily Breakfast • 6am-11:30am Seafood • Burgers with the performers.Traditional New England turkey dinner Fish N’ Chips • Fri $9.99 December 7,8,14,15 & 21 Sandwiches • Fish & Chips * Advanced tickets required. For more info visit salemcrossinn.com Prime Rib • Every Sat Nite Banquet Rooms Available Capacity up to 200 in our charming barn & loft 341 N. MaiN Street Tuesday - Friday (lunch & dinner) 11:30am-9:00pm Saturday (dinner) 5:00pm-9:00pm • Sunday (dinner) 12 noon-8:00pm North Brookfield, Ma Hexmark Tavern: Tuesday - Friday 4-9pm 508.867.7204 Gift Certificates Check out our menu on our website Sun & Wed 6am-10pm • Mon & Tues 6am-11:30am •Thurs-Sat 6am-11pm www.salemcrossinn.com (508)867-2345 18 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019

Spencer Fairgrounds Midway Rides by Gillette Shows ThUrSDAY, AUg. 29Th 5-9pM FRI. AUG. 30 – MON. SEPT. 2 FrIDAY, AUg. 30Th 12-5pM 131st ANNUAL Gates Open at 8:00am • Buildings Open at 10:00am Ride for one price – Featured Entertainment – FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Grand Illusions Grand Illusions Grand Illusions Ross McGinnes by The Blooms by The Blooms by The Blooms 1:30pm 1:00 & 6:30pm 1:00 & 4:15pm 1:00pm & 4:30pm Vyntyge Skynyrd Cactus Falcetti Music Coconuts 3:00-4:30pm FRIDAY AUGUST 30TH. ON THE GROUNDS 4:00-6:00pm 2:00-3:45pm 6:00pm Grand Illusions 9:00am Draft Horse and Oxen Obstacle Course (Grandstand) Rosie Porter & Your Mother Wolfsoul by The Blooms 1:00pm Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off (Cattle Show Tent) 5:00-7:00pm 5:00pm 3:00pm Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull (Pulling Area) the Neon Moons 8:00pm 7:00pm Demolition Derby (Grandstand Area) 8:00pm Dan Candell Dan Candell FRIDAY MAIN STAGE: 8:00pm 6:30pm 12:00pm National Anthem MONDAY - SEPT. 2ND. ON THE GROUNDS INSIDE EXHIBIT HALL - DOWNSTAIRS 1:00pm Grand Illusions by the Blooms 10:00am-5:00pm Lawn and Garden Dirt Pull (Grandstand) • Pam Engberg & RAWweavers 4:00pm -6:00 Cactus 10:00am Oxen Pull (Pulling Area) • Organnies 6:30pm Grand Illusions by the Blooms 1:00pm Poultry Costume Class (Agricultural Center) • Cheryl Walsh-Owner of Evergreen Rabbit Farm -Demo spinning rabbit wool 8:00pm Rosie Parter & the Neon Moons 2:00pm Lumberjack Contest (Cattle Show Tent) • Refugee Artisans of Worcester SATURDAY AUGUST 31ST. ON THE GROUNDS MONDAY MAIN STAGE: • Firewatch Weavers of Brimfield 7:30am Tractor Pull on Concrete (Pulling Area) 12:00pm National Anthem • Angels to Backpacks 10:00am Beef Cattle Show (Cattle Show Tent) 1:30pm Ross McGinnes • The Chick Hatchery 1:00pm Open Poultry Show (Agricultural Center) 3:00pm-4:30pm Vyntyge Skynyrd • Worcester County Beekeepers 6:00pm Truck Pull (Grandstand) 5:00pm Grand Illusion by the Blooms • Birds of Prey SATURDAY MAIN STAGE: 6:30pm Dan Candell • Caricature Drawings 12:00pm National Anthem 1:00pm Grand Illusions by the Blooms ALL 4 DAYS: ON THE GROUNDS 2:00pm-3:45pm Falcetti Music • Pirate Man Dan-Walk-around 4:15pm Grand Illusions by the Blooms • Jolley Clown Family - Walk-around/Kiddie Tent 5:00pm-7:00pm Your Mother • Josh Landry-Master Chainsaw Carver-Grandstand field DEMO DERBY 8:00pm Dan Candell • Josh Landry: Master Chainsaw Carver - Grandstand Field • Two by Two Zoo - Next to Exhibit Hall SUNDAY - SEP. 1ST. ON THE GROUNDS • Antique Tractor Display- FRI., AUG. 30 @ 7PM 10:00am Draft Horse Pulls (Pulling Area) (Between Rest & Tent Agricultural Center) 10:00am Dairy Cattle Show (Cattle Show Tent) • A Grizzly Experience-Next to Exhibit Hall SUN., SEPT. 1 @ 5PM 1:00pm Youth Poultry Showmanship (Agricultural Center) • Dinosaur Xpereince-Walk-around With Emergency Services 1:00pm Youth Rabbit Showmanship (Agricultural Center) 5:00pm Demolition Derby (Grandstand) Heats Both Nights SUNDAY MAIN STAGE: BUYERS PLACE & FOOD VENDORS 12:00pm National Anthem 1:00pm Grand Illusions by the Blooms 4:30pm Grand Illusions by the Blooms 6:00pm Coconuts 8:00pm Wolfsoul Please Support Admission Our Sponsors Parking ...... Free General Admission ...... $12.00 Gate and Building Hours Advance Sale (Before Wed., Aug. 28th) ...... $7.00 Thursday Night: Carnival rides open only – 5pm to 9pm Senior Citizens (62 and Over) ...... $9.00 Friday and Saturday Sunday Monday Children 7-12 ...... $9.00 Fair Gates open 8am. - 9pm Fair Gates open 8am - 9pm Fair Gates open 8am - 7pm Children Under 7 ...... Free Buildings open 10am - 10pm Buildings open 10am - 10pm Buildings open 10am - 8pm Military ...... $9.00 Carnival opens 12pm - 11pm Carnival opens 11am - 11pm Carnival opens 10:30am - 9pm *Special Needs Group Rate (Bus or Van) ...... $4.00 The Cattle Barn Closes - 4pm No Pets Allowed – except service dogs • No Laser Pointers Allowed Vendor Breakdown - 8pm Weekend Pass ...... $27.00 No Alcoholic Beverages Allowed on the Fair Grounds * Group of 6 or more. Not including staff. No Coolers or Large Bags Allowed on the Fair Grounds

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Here was a talk • Crushed Gravel • Cold Patch given by Todd Civin, a former Spencer native, who • Crushed Asphalt has written several books including a book about the ever beloved Philip Delongchamp, co-written by one Check out our new website! Say it in of Mr. D’s students, Carter Bemis, and illustrated by Todd’s granddaughter. All of his books are a delight Self Pick-uP or call to read and address topics such as bullying, kindness, HOME OWNER To Schedule Your FRIENDLY living differences, crime fighting, anxiety, etc. I invite you NO to check out his website, civinmediarelations.com. deliverY TodaY! MINIMUMS Family Owned & Operated | Competitive Prices & More He’s certainly making a difference, one book at a time. No Community Fee | Refundable Security Deposit Thank you for that Todd! color! We then made our way to the Spencer Street Party 508-885-6100 which was an opportunity for the downtown store 508-885-2480 owners to showcase their businesses. I’m hoping this becomes a yearly event with all the businesses in the Sand, Gravel & Asphalt The world isn’t area participating with open houses to attract more 98 N. Spencer Rd.,• Rte. 31N, Spencer, MA people to the downtown area. www.bondsandandgravel.com Our next stop was Powder Mill Park. Here we black and white. witnessed the dedication of the newly refurbished Where Everyone Goes For Their Pavilion as a Memorial to Cole Victor, a labor of love Piece Of The Earth! by his family and Victor Contracting, with help from So, why is your ad? JC Kady Builders, Howe Lumber, Brimfield Sign Co., Bercume Equipment, Spencer Parks & Recreation, and the Spencer Exchange Club. (I remember helping to spread pea stone with Lucille Meacham when the park was first established all those years ago!). It was very heartwarming to see the children enjoying the park while their parents enjoyed the music coming If it’s from the beautiful pavilion. Let’s hope the people of Spencer treat this park with the respect and love that this gem deserves. important We ended the day at the Brookfield Orchards’ Let’s Get Local event which had a huge crowd on Saturday. Here we enjoyed listening to the live band, browsing through the gift shop and visiting the vendors onsite. to you, Here are a few Save the Dates for more events coming up in the area: September 7 & 8 – Brookfield Orchards Harvest Craft Fair. September 21 – Leicester’s 20th Anniversary Harvest Fair September 22 – Brookfield Garden Club’s Propagating Perennials, Brookfield Congregational Church October 26 – Halloween Barktacular at Camp Marshall in Spencer Watch for the ads for these upcoming events in the Spencer New Leader for more details. It’s important If you’d like to advertise your Fall event, please contact me, and I’ll be happy to also mention it here! Have a great week and a Happy & Safe Labor Day to us. Weekend!!! June Simakauskas 508-909-4062 [email protected] StonebridgePress.com 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019 OBITUARIES Charles H. Greenleaf, 91 Labor Day SALE! LEICESTER- and Larry Greenleaf. Charles H. Greenleaf, Charles was a Naval We are in the process of selling out 91 of Leicester, died Veteran of World peacefully on August War II serving in some of our current stock to make Special Savings on 13th with his fami- Okinawa. After the room for new Fall Models. Because ly by his side. He is war, he worked as of this, we are offering savings v survived by his wife a baker with Town Bedrooms of 71 years Gertrude Talk and Nissans throughout the store! v Living Rooms (Dick), the love of his Bakeries. Charles, life. Chuck and Gert lovingly known as v Recliners met during World War II while he was “Charles in Charge” enjoyed spend- Open v stationed in England. In addition to ing time with his family, especially Occasional Pieces his wife, he leaves his two daughters, his grandchildren and great grand- Labor Day v Entertainment Centers Carol Fay and her husband Richard of children, and camping for 19 years 10-6 Wardsboro, VT and Linda Granville in Kennebunk, ME. Charles was an v Sealy Mattresses and her husband Dennis of Rochdale, avid reader and volunteered at the four grandsons Keith Lainey, Aaron Leicester Town Clerk’s office and the Some items are one of a kind floor samples. *No orders will be taken on these Lainey, Brian Granville and Kevin YWCA of Central MA. He enjoyed an Granville, and five great grandchil- occasional single malt scotch and his items. Floor Sample Clearance items are sold on a first come first serve basis. dren, Alexandria, Shay, Benjamin, nightly desserts. A graveside Service Maura and Lily. Charles was born will be held on August 22nd at 11:00 0% INTEREST - FOR 1 FULL YEAR! in Worcester, the son of George and a.m. at Worcester County Memorial Helena (Francour) Greenleaf, one of Park, Paxton. In Chuck’s memory, www.sundeenfurniture.com ten children and is survived by his please perform an act of kindness. siblings, Mary Besha, Millie Soucie Sundeen Furniture 241 Providence Road, Whitinsville • 508-234-877 Free Delivery • Free Layaway Send all obituary notices to M.T.W. 9:30-6:00; TH., Fri 9:30-8:00; SAT. 9:30-6:00; Sun 11-5 Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Business, Community, Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail & Restaurant Guide to [email protected] Spencer, Leicester, & The Brookfields 2020 OUR 38th EDITION Since Published by the Spencer New Leader 1982 & Stonebridge Press Veterans Day Salute This updated guide will include: November 7-8, 2018 Business Yellow & Color Glossy Pages Community Pages filled with information on each town Stonebridge Press Restaurant Guide Green Coupon Pages is saluting our veterans Special Pages for Contacts For: East Brookfield’s 100th Local and State Government Anniversary Celebration. 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NORTH has lived over 50 years here in North Florence E. (Rich) Shadow. Florence leaves a loving BROOKFIELD- Brookfield. Theresa was a longtime Yaskoski, 104 passed family including her son, Lawrence Theresa V. member of St.Josephs Church and sang away August 17, 2019 Little and his wife Sylvia of Spencer, Matasavage,99, in its choir. She enjoyed spending time at The Meadows in a Granddaughter, Deborah Sweeney passed away peace- and visiting at the North Brookfield Leicester, MA and her husband Kevin, a Great fully on Tuesday, Senior Center and always out and She was born Granddaughter, Ceara Sweeney and August 20,2019. about in her beige Sierra Oldsmobile on May 4, 1915 in a Great Grandson, Airman First She is predeceased well into her 90’s. Plaistow, NH. The Class Kevin T. Sweeney and his wife by her husband The funeral for Theresa was held on daughter of the late Casey. She also leaves many other Anthony Matasavage Saturday, August 24,2019 with a Mass Robert and Alice caring nieces and nephews, and had in 1984; 2 sisters Grace and Antoinette. at 11:00am in St.Josephs Church 296 Rich, she spent her entire life in an especially close bond with Debra She leaves her son Peter Matasavage N.Main St. North Brookfield. A call- Spencer and worked as a shoe stitch- Faugno-Cormier and Judy Faugno. & his wife Ruth of North Brookfield; ing hour was held from 9:30-10:30am er for many years. Florence’s hus- We wish to extend our many a brother John Dente of Worcester; a prior to the funeral in Pillsbury band, Edward Yaskoski, predeceased thanks to the wonderful staff at The sister Christine Brunelle & her hus- Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North her in 1972. Meadows for their excellent care. band Paul of Worcester; 2 grandchil- Brookfield. Burial will be in St. Johns After Florence’s retirement, she Funeral Services will be private. dren Jessica Wentworth & Steven Cemetery in Worcester. Donations enjoyed reading and knitting and Anyone wishing to honor her mem- Matasavage; a great granddaughter; may be made in her name to the North was always looking for a card part- ory may do so with a contribution to many nieces and nephews. Brookfield Senior Center 29 Forest St. ner. She loved animals and had SECOND CHANCE SHELTER, 111 She was born in Worcester and N.Brookfield,MA.01535 many furry companions during her Young Road, Brookfield, MA 01515 lifetime including her last “friend,” Barbara L. Greene, 79 Alice H. Hunt WEST by the New England Telephone BROOKFIELD – Company. While living in West HOLLAND, MA- cated for the elderly at Tri Valley Barbara L. (Dupuis) Brookfield, she was a Supervisor at the Alice H. (Hoy) Hunt, Elder Services, Brimfield Ambulance Greene, 79 of West Harris Pine Mills and worked at the born July 29,1933, Services and as Ombudsman and Brookfield passed West Brookfield Elementary School. passed away August Board Member for Greater Springfield into the hands of God Barbara loved watching her flowers 22, 2019 and lived in Senior Services. Awarded Holland’s on August 19th at grow, traveling with her soul mate in Holland, Ma since Outstanding Citizen of the Year in 2016 home surrounded by their motor home and spending the 1955. Survived by her and received Citation from Mass State her loving family. winters at The Villages of Lady Lake, children Susan E. Senate for “Extraordinary Dedication She was born July Florida. The frosting on her “cupcake” Keough and Robert T. and Commitment to Improving the 31, 1940 and lived in the South End were her trips to Foxwoods with her Hunt of Holland and Lives of Others.” A world traveler neighborhood of Springfield. Barbara dear friend, Chris Long. Betty-jean Hunt of Winchester NH, who enjoyed dousing, quilting and attended Cathedral High School Her life was filled with wonderful 8 grandchildren and 7 great grand- painting. No services. A “Celebration and graduated in 1959. She was the memories. She cherished her children children. Surviving siblings: Alpheus of Life” luncheon August 31st at Old daughter of the late Olympe and Dora and grand-children and gave them Hoy Jr, John Hoy, Jane Couch, Bertha Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Ma (Landry) Dupuis. nothing but unconditional love. She Pysher, Trudy Ready and Betsy Palmer 11:30am-3:30pm. All are welcome to Barbara is survived by her husband was the perfect “memiere.” and predeceased by brother Thomas attend. Richard R. Greene of 58 years and her The family would like to extend a Hoy and parents Alpheus and Mary In lieu of flowers, donations to the three children, Richard Jr. and Michael very special thank you to the girls who Hoy. Springfield Shriners Hospital for Scott Greene of West Brookfield and cared for Barbara like she was their Alice taught in MA. at St. Anne’s Children, 516 Carew St. Springfield, her very loving daughter Kelly Potter own mom, “Charlie’s Angels.” School/Three Rivers, Warren Ma. 01104 appreciated. The Shaw- and her husband Thomas of Warren. A Funeral Mass for Barbara will Elementary School and Holland Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., She leaves four grandchildren, be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 Elementary School. Also worked Webster, MA has been entrusted with Kaila (Potter) Kelly and her husband at 11:00AM in Sacred Heart Church for Mass. Turnpike, Old Sturbridge her arrangements. A guest book is Michael Kelly of Moody Air Force in West Brookfield followed by a Village, South Central Directors available at www.shaw-majercik.com Base in Valdosta, Georgia along with “Celebration of Life” at the Salem Cross Elderbus, and Town of Holland as where you may post a condolence or her adored great-grandson of 5 years, Inn in West Brookfield. In lieu of flow- Assessors Clerk, Town Clerk, Police light a candle Easton Kelly. Tylor Potter and Nathan ers, memorial donations may be made Officer and Selectmen. Alice advo- Potter of Warren, Nicole Greene and to the West Brookfield Rescue Squad, her fiance` Bryan D’Angelo of East Inc. P.O Box 540, West Brookfield, MA Longmeadow. Along with her beloved 01585, St. Jude Children’s Research Donald J. “Donnie” Beichner, 57 dog Mocha. Hospital, New England Office, 313 She is also survived by her sister, Washington Street, Suite 310, Newton, Jacqueline Couture and her husband MA 02458 or Wounded Warriors WEST BROOKFIELD- Donald J. in New York, fishing on the Quabbin Donald of East Windor, CT. She is Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, “Donnie” Beichner, 57, left this world and vistiting his grandchildren in predeceased by her sister Jeannine Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256. the way he would have wished in the Florida. LaBossiere of West Brookfield and http://woundedwarriorsproject.org arms of his beloved wife at home. Memorial calling hours will be held brothers Ronald Dupuis and Gerald Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East He leaves his wife of 29 years Corrine on Friday, August 30,2019 from 1-3PM Dupuis of Springfield. Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- (Pomeroy) Beichner; a son Donald in Pillsbury Funeral Home 3 West She enjoyed the life and times of her ing her family with arrangements. “DJ” Beichner, Jr.; a daughter Wendy Brookfield Rd. Brookfield. Please join many nieces and nephews as the grew An online guest book is available at & her husband Chris Singletary; a sis- the family for a celebration of Donnie’s through the chain of life. varnumfuneralhome.com. ter Wendi McHenry; a brother Chris Life at the American Legion Post 244 5 In her early years, she was employed Beichner; 5 grandchildren and many Ware rd. West Brookfield immediately dear friends. following the visitation at the funeral Diane D. Collette, 58 Donnie enjoyed hunting at the camp home. Dolly Sisco BROOKFIELD- and Donald Collette. She grew up in Diane D. Collette, Brookfield and attended Tantasqua NORTH Dolly is survived by her children 58, died suddenly on High School. Diane worked at FLEXcon BROOKFIELD Rafe Torres and his wife Kim of North August 22,2019. in Spencer for many years. – Maryalice Brookfield, and Raul Torres and his She leaves 2 sis- Diane enjoyed helping others and (Northerner) “Dolly” wife Diane of Arroyo Grande, CA; two ters Debrah Abbott spending time with her cat Oreo. Sisco, a resident of brothers, William Northerner of Brick, her fiancé Anthony Funeral services will be private Quaboag Skilled NJ, and Robert and Carol Northerner Lomonaco and for the family. Please omit flow- Care Facility, passed of Mehoopany, PA; thirteen grandchil- Dorinda Zalauskas ers. Donations may be made to the away peacefully on dren and many great-grandchildren. and her husband American Diabetes Assoc. 260 Thursday, August 22, She was predeceased by her husband, Matthew; a brother Darren Collette; Cochituate Rd #200, Framingham, 2019. She was a lov- Nick Sisco; and step-sons Steven Sisco nephew’s Derrick Lyons and Aaron MA 01701 or the American Cancer ing mother, grandmother, and friend. of Crestview, FL, and Nick Sisco Jr. of Abbott; niece’s, Ariel Lyons, Morgan Society 3 Speen St, Framingham, MA In addition to loving her family very Clinton, IL. Fernandes, Ashley Decell; great 01701. Pillsbury Funeral Home 3 West much, Dolly loved animals, especially She brought a lot of joy and fun to niece’s, Makayla, Maisy, McKenzie; Brookfield Rd. Brookfield is directing dogs, collecting clowns, all things jun- the people who knew her. She will be great nephews Sawyer and Jordon. arrangements. gle and anything red! greatly missed. Please drink a glass of Diane was born in Virginia the She was born in Elizabeth, NJ, daugh- wine in her honor. daughter of the late Barbara (Hope) ter of the late William Northerner and A private burial service will be held Alice (Bradford) Leonard, and lived in Brewster. There are no calling the majority of her senior years in hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial Brewster, MA. She loved spending contributions may be made to a local Raymond G. Williams Jr., 78 time on the beach in Florida and Cape animal shelter of your choice. Paradis- Cod. She had many jobs throughout Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is BROOKFIELD- animals and spending time with his her life, but talked mostly about her directing the arrangements. Raymond G. family. In addition to his parents, time spent as an operating room tech- paradisfuneralhome.com Williams, Jr., 78, Raymond was predeceased by a broth- nician and bank manager. passed away on er Teddy Williams. He leaves his August 10, 2019 sur- wife of 22 years, Carol (Brousseau) rounded by his lov- Williams of Webster; a son , Troy ing family following Williams of Vermont; a daughter a long illness. Lisa Williams of North Carolina; Raymond was stepdaughter Roxanne Kiely and To place an born in Ware, a son husband Daniel, of Southbridge; a of the late Raymond G. Williams, Sr. sister, Bonnie Olson and her hus- In-Memoriam, , and Frances (Robidoux) Williams band David Olson of Brookfield; two Birthday or Anniversary Greeting, - Patterson. He lived in Vermont brothers, James Patterson and his for many years moved to Webster wife Jenny Patterson of Brookfield, then made his home in Brookfield Donald Patterson his wife Martha the deadline is Friday noon where he grew up. Raymond retired Patterson of San Antonio , Texas; from Jeffco, in Webster. He enjoyed two grandchildren; many nieces and for the following week. music, collecting antiques, hot rods, nephews. By Ray’s request there hot rod shows, going to Mohegan will be no funeral or calling hours. (Memoriams will run on the Obituary pages) Sun, a good buffet the beauty of Pillsbury Funeral Home, Brookfield. Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) living in the country, the love of www.pillsburyfuneralhome.com or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). Maurice J. Slaney, Jr., 81 You can add a photo at no additional cost.

SPENCER- the Worcester School Department. He To send by mail, please mail or drop off to Maurice J. Slaney, was born in Worcester, son of Maurice June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., Jr., 81, of Ash Street J. and Thelma (Caswell) Slaney. Southbridge, MA 01550. died Monday, August At the request of the family, a pri- 19 in his home after vate memorial service will be held at Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. an illness. a later date. J. HENRI MORIN & SON He was prede- FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., For more information, ceased by his wife Spencer is directing funeral arrange- Hazel “Terry’ L. ments. please call June at 508-909-4062 (Reeks) Slaney. He www.morinfuneralhomes.com or email [email protected] worked many years as a custodian for and she’ll be happy to help! Additional Obituaries, see next page Send all obituary notices to Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected] 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019 OBITUARIES Patricia A. (Sinclair) Benoit, 85 Robert P. “Bobby” Daniels III, 30

SPENCER- Patricia Maria College. She was a member SPENCER; He was a field operator for All County A. (Sinclair) Benoit, of Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish Robert P. “Bobby” Paving in Del Ray Beach, FL. Bobby 85, of Sherman Grove where she was a longtime choir mem- Daniels III, 30, of 41 enjoyed fishing and loved watching died peacefully ber and CCD teacher. She was a com- Borkum Rd., died and supporting our New England Tuesday, August 20 in mittee member and former Den Mother Thursday, August 22 sports teams. St. Vincent Hospital . for Boy Scout Troop 116. She enjoyed at UMass Lake Ave. Bobby struggled for the last 10 years Her husband playing cards, bingo, bowling and read- in Worcester after a of his life with addiction and served as Richard A. Benoit, ing on the beach in Onset. long-time battle with a power of example to others during Sr. died in 1999. She The funeral was held Saturday, addiction. his recovery. He fought it to the end leaves a son Richard August 24 from J. HENRI MORIN He leaves his and in doing so he met many peo- A. Benoit, Jr. of Spencer, a daugh- & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple parents Robert P. & Leslie J. (Mills) ple during recovery who continued ter Theresa M. Cote and her husband Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 11:00 Daniels, Jr., a sister, Marissa H. to support him in his life throughout David of Princeton, three grandchil- AM in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Daniels of Pawtucket, RI, his pater- Massachusetts and Florida. dren; Theresa- Mary Cote of Dedham, 7 Church Street, Spencer. Burial in nal grandparents, Robert P. & Alice C. The Funeral was be held Tuesday, David A. Cote and his wife Elizabeth Worcester County Memorial Park, Daniels, Sr. of Spencer, his maternal August 27 from the J. HENRI MORIN of Waterville, VT and Maribeth Paxton will be private at a later date. grandmother, Florence Joan Mills of & SON FUNERAL, 23 Maple Terr., Staruk and her husband William of A calling hour preceded the funeral Spencer, two uncles, Michael Daniels Spencer, with a Mass at 11 A.M. in Our Somerville, 5 great grandchildren, a from 9:30-10:30 AM in the funeral home and his wife Carolyn of Charlton, Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church sister Lois McGee of Lancaster, NH, on Saturday. In lieu of flowers memo- David F. Mills, Jr. of Jefferson, an aunt, St., Spencer. Calling hours were several nieces and nephews. rial donations may be made to Oakdale Sandra Gonet and her companion Bob Monday from 4-7 P.M. in the funeral Mrs. Benoit was born in Somerville, Rehab. & Skilled Nursing Center Wilbur of Leicester, several cousins home. Burial will take place at a later daughter of Earl T. and Mary Alice Patient Activity Fund, 76 North Main and many friends including longtime date and at the convenience of the (Guilderson) Sinclair. She graduat- Street, West Boylston, MA 01583. friend and partner, Jenna Kasputis of family. ed from Barre High School. She was www.morinfuneralhomes.com Worcester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may a Daycare Teacher at Becker Junior He was predeceased by an aunt, be made to Second Chance Animal College in Worcester and previously Pamela Wood. Services, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, worked in the Art Department at Anna Bobby was born in Worcester and MA, 01515. graduated from David Prouty High www.morinfuneralhomes.com Send all obituary notices to Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, School in Spencer. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected] CALENDAR

SERVICES HALLOWEEN ities are part of this program, as well nership with the North Brookfield Thursday, BARKTACULAR: Halloween event as a story and craft that encourages Elementary School. Funded by the bringing families and pets together to fine motor skills. Both programs are Massachusetts Department of Early September 12 benefit Second Chance. Indoor and out- held on Thursday mornings. Parents Education and Care. For more infor- door event activities including trick- and caretakers are asked to remain mation, please call CFCE at (508) 885- LEICESTER KNIGHTS OF or-treating for kids and pets, haunted with their children. For more infor- 2934 or e-mail Wachusettcpc@hotmail. COLUMBUS FAMILY DINNER: 6 hayrides, pony rides, indoor Kid Zone mation or to register by phone call com. p.m., 91 Mannville St. Menu is a choice with carnival games, bouncy castle by (508) 867-7928. You can also like us of steak tips or baked fish, catered by Central MA Jump, dog massages and on Facebook and visit our website @ SUPPER TIME: A free, community Ellers. Cost is $12, and includes salad, agility ‘Try Its,’ music, food & craft ven- www.eastbrookfieldLibrary.com. We meal is held on the first Tuesday of rolls, entrée and dessert. Call (508) dors and other Halloween fun for fam- look forward to seeing you! the month at The Cross Roads Café 892-4528 by Wednesday, Sept. 11 for ilies and pets. Special featured events Coffeehouse, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at reservations. include a Costume Contest judged by VFW MEETING: The Rochdale VFW the Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop the Barktacular King & Queen, Your Post 7556 will hold their monthly busi- Terrace, Warren. All ages are wel- Dog Can Paint with CC Lowell and ness meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the post at come. There is no cover charge; how- Wednesday, an indoor RC racetrack sponsored by 713 Pleasant Street, Rochdale on the ever, a love offering is accepted as a Turn4 HobbyTown. Free admission! 2nd Wednesday of each month. gift to the band or musician as thanks September 18 Families and pets are welcome! to God for their sharing of their talent LEICESTER WOMEN’S CLUB: 6 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: and gift for the glory of God (www. p.m., Leicester Country Club. This eve- ONGOING EVENTS On the third Wednesday of each month, emmanuelorthodox.org). ning’s program is Joseph Majin, per- 6-7 p.m. at the Overlook Independent forming “Magic with Cards.” Cost for ECONOMY SHOP: The Economy Living Building, fourth floor Solarium, STRE-E-E-TCH: Senior Exercises dinner is $18. Caul Maureen Whitney Shop at the First Congregational 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The Classes are held every Wednesday at (508) 864-6871 by Friday, Sept. 13 for Church of Spencer is open again as intent is to build a support system, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rutland reservations. New members always of Aug. 21. New regular hours are exchange practical information, talk Community Center, Glenwood Road. welcome. Wednesday 8 a.m.-noon, Thursday 8 through issues and ways of coping, Enjoy an hour of fun and exercise to a.m.-2 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.-noon. share feelings, needs and concerns and music to help stay strong, fit, healthy to learn about community resourc- and independent. Classes are co-ed Saturday, DEJA NEW: Art, Antiques & es. Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434- and all are welcome. The fee is $4 per Collectibles Marketplace which is open 2551 or kawalker@overlook-mass. class. For more information, call Joyce September 21 in the St. Joseph’s Rectory building at org for more information. Presented Gamache at (508) 754-2821. 759 Main Street Leicester. Hours are by Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH SEVENTH ANNUAL CRUISE Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- Chapter, visit (800) 272-3900 or alz.org. SIT AND KNIT: knitting group every FOR CRITTERS CAR SHOW: The noon, Thursday 3-6 p.m. and Saturday Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Merriam 7th Annual Cruise for Critters Car 9 a.m.-noon, all proceeds going back THRIFTY: St. Joseph-St. Pius X Gilbert Library, West Brookfield. Show is an event to benefit animals into the town’s Food Pantries, Hearts Parish, 759 Main St., Leicester, 508-859- Bring your sewing, embroidery, knit- in need at Second Chance Animal for Heat and programs for the needy. 8083.New 2 You Thrift Shop. Hours: ting or crochet and enjoy some social- Services hosted by Al Widlan’s We are non-profit and run on volun- Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday 9 izing while you work on your project. Service Connection. It will take place teers. We are open May into December. a.m. to noon., Thursday 3 to 6 p.m., on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. We have STAY HEALTHY: The VNA Care Westview Farms Creamery. There will EAST BROOKFIELD LIBRARY added Thursday hours. Network and Hospice is holding a be plenty of food and several fun activ- PROGRAMS: The East Brookfield free Keep Well Clinic to residents 60 ities for families to enjoy, including Public Library is currently conduct- FREE FOR MOM & KIDS: There and older from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at raffles, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, ing their fall registration for children’s will be free weekly parent/child pro- the Spencer Fish and Game Club on and a vendor fair. Entering a car into programming. Rhythm and Rhyme is grams from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays and Mechanic Street. Local residents may the show costs $20, and all spectators for toddlers aged 18 mos. to 3 years. Wednesdays at the North Brookfield have their blood pressure checked and can enter for free. Bring the pups! All This program runs from 9:45 a.m. to Elementary School, New School Road, learn about health concerns. Blood dogs must be leashed. 10:45 a.m. and includes lots of music, North. The program runs on school sugar, weight monitoring and other finger plays, physical activities and a calendar and closes for vacation and health assessments may also be avail- story with a related craft. inclement weather according to North able. VNA Care Network and Hospice Saturday, October 26 Preschool story time is geared for Brookfield School calendar. This free clinics are funded in part by the United children aged 3 to 5 years old. It runs program is sponsored by the Spencer, Way, local boards of health, private SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Seasonal Wachusett, North and East Brookfield foundations. For up-to-date clinic songs, poems, and gross motor activ- Coordinated Family Grant in part- information visit www.vnacarenet- work.org or call (888) 663-3688 x 5603.

IT’S A LUNCH DATE: The East Brookfield Baptist Church invites all senior citizens to a Community Lunch at 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month in Fellowship Hall. A delicious lunch and great desserts will be served. Followed by a time of fellowship and games concluding StonebridgePress.com with a devotional just before 2 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. Call (508) 867-7725.

SHARING CUPBOARD: The First Congregational Church of W. Brookfield Sharing Cupboard - serving West Brookfield, Warren and West If it’s important to you, Warren. Located at 36 N. Main St., West Brookfield, is open Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m. and Thursdays 7-8 pm. Call the church for more information (508) 867-7078.

BINGO at the Knights of Columbus is now at the Spencer Senior Center, 68 Maple St. in Spencer, every Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The first game starts at 6:30 p.m. We have 20 regular It’s games; two winners take all games, two 50/50 games and two progressive jackpot games with payouts of $600 and $500 respectively. Good food and soft beverages are available. Come and enjoy some good food, good people and important hopefully win a little. PITCH at the Spencer Senior Center to us. will begin on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Cost $5. Friday, August 30, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5

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SOLD ON DEPOSIT REDUCED SOLD CHARLTON – 105’ WATERFRONT! Baker Pond! 63 Lincoln Pt Rd! East Facing = Fantastic Sunrises! Custom 9 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 50 Union Point Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle Pond – South Facing – Tons of Sun! Princi- WEBSTER LAKE – 603 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 206 Treasure Colonial! Beautiful 1/2 Acre Lot w/Lawn to Water’s Edge! 2 Story Foyer! Natural Woodwork! Open Flr Plan! Appliance pal Residence or as a Second Home this 6+ Rm Gambrel Colonial will be Ready for You! You’ll Appreciate its Easy Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! 6 Rms, 2 Bdrms, Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! 6 Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Granite Kit w/Isl, Recessed Lights, Tile Flr & Water View! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Sunken Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr Access and Taken Back by the Ever Changing Lake Vistas! Featuring Applianced Kitchen w/Island, Dining Area, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Recent Maple & Corian Kit w/SS Appliances! Din Rm w/ Recent Cherry & Granite Kit w/SS & Water Views! Din Rm w/Hrdwd! 1/2 Bath w/Pedestal Sink! 2nd Flr w/4 Bdrms, 3 w/Water Views! Master w/Cathedrals, Lake Facing Fireplaced Living Rm with Custom Cabinetry, All with Hardwood Floors! Ideal Lake Facing 3 Sea- Sliders to Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm! Patio! Appliances! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! French Dr to Balcony, Bath w/Separate Tub/Shower, Walk-in Closet & Laundry! Hall Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! Finished Walk- sons Rm w/Tile Floor & Anderson Sliders All Around! 3 Second Floor Bedrooms! Spacious Lake Facing Master w/ Newer C/Air, Heat & Hot Water! Garage! Frplcd Fam Rm! Patio! Newer C/Air, Heat out Lower Level w/31’ Fam Rm! Full Kit! Full Bath & Laundry! Includes NEW A/C SPLITS SYSTEM! Enjoy Outside Cathedral Ceiling & 2 Sliders to its Private Deck! 2 Full Baths! Central Air! Composite Decks & Flag Stone Pa- 2 Slips! Pool! Beach! Listed by Another – & Hot Water! Garage! 2 Slips! Pool! Beach! Listed by Another – “SOLD” from the Farmer’s Porch, Deck, Patio, Screened Porch or Dock! 2 Car Garage! Full Recreational Use! $524,900.00 tio for Your Enjoyment! 7,405’ Lot with 50’ on the Water! Sorry, Closing not before 9/10/2019! $624,900.00 “SOLD” by C21 Lake Realty! $355,000.00 by C21 Lake Realty! $345,000.00

Featured New Listing! hope2own.com WEBSTER - 16 WEST AVE 508.943.4333 Spacious ranch 3-4 bedrooms. 1-1/2 baths, 1 Sharon Pelletier - Broker car attached garage. Newly remodeled kitch- Licensed in MA, CT & RI en. Partially finished basement just waiting for carpet or laminate flooring. Hardwood & Tile throughout 1st floor. Flat level lot. Town water & We Want sewer. Potential to finish a studio above garage 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Your Listings! $267,000. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko THOMPSON, CT - 6 LILLIAN AVE, LOT #1 DUDLEY - 71 EAGLE DRIVE DUDLEY - 188 WEST MAIN ST Featured New Listing! OXFORD - 66 CHARLTON ST VERY UNIQUE PROPERTY! ADORABLE 4BEDROOM 1.5 BATH CAPE! VERY PRIVATE LOT W/CARRIAGE HOUSE/CABANA/ WORK AREA/ EXPANSIVE GARAGE! STREET ACCESS FROM ALL THREE SIDES ON DEPOSIT WITH LONG EXTENDED DRIVEWAY. STAINLESS STEEL APPLI- ON DEPOSIT IN ONE DAY! ANCED KITCHEN , UPDATED BATHROOM W/JACUZZI TUB AND There is No Place Like Home ~ beautiful newly constructed home! Split Wow! Young 8 room Center Hall Colonial! Better than new! 3 COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LOCATION IN THE HEART OF SHOWER! BRAND NEW FORCED HOT AIR HEATING SYSTEM & HOT level style home has an attractive modern flare! Open floor plan, cathedral bedroom, 3 full baths! 23’ X 23’ Cathedral ceiling Family Room! DUDLEY!! 3 BEDROOM,1BATH RANCH! LARGER THAN IT WATER TANK! RECENT 200 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS ONE YEAR ceilings, hardwood floors, tile floored baths, & wall to wall carpeted APPEARS!! 19,582 +/- sq ft Lot. Natural Gas Heat! Hard wood OLD WOOD STOVE! ENCLOSED SIDE PORCH. HEATED FOR FALL Bedrooms. Granite counters, center island & dining rm w/sliders! Master Hardwood & Ceramics throughout. Heat by forced hot air/oil, floors! BRING YOUR VISION, LARGE FLAT YARD GIVES YOU AND WINTER ENJOYMENT!! TWO STORY GARAGE, ATTACHED CABANA FAMILY & WORK ROOMS. NEW 4BEDRM SEPTIC BR, private master full bath w/extra wide shower & walk in closet, plus 2 Central air! 2880 Sq Ft of living area. In one of Dudley’s finest more spacious BRs & a full hallway bath. 24’ lower Level family room, half GREAT PARKING AREA, for A SMALL BUSINESS FROM SYSTEM, COMPLETED PRIOR TO CLOSING. THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE SEEN!! MOTIVATED SELLER $349,900 bath w/laundry hookups! Two car garage! Central AC. $309,900. developments with underground utilities! $420,000. HOME!! CONTRACTORS DREAM! $178,500.

THOMPSON, CT - 8 LILLIAN AVE, LOT #2 WOODSTOCK, CT - 606 PROSPECT ST WEBSTER/DOUGLAS/ WEBSTER - 34 EASTERN AVE UNIT A WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD LAND! Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 ATTENTION Webster -3 Lots Cooper Rd. Attention Developers! DEVELOPERS ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT 3 abutting house lots, potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! Lake Residential area, water/ There is No Place Like Home ~ especially when it is a beautiful newly constructed Pristine Colonial on 2.54 Acres in Historic Woodstock! 3 BR, AN AFFORDABLE LIVING OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS ITSELF! This home! This split level style home has an attractive modern flare! You’ll be 2-1/2 Baths. This Home is a Must See! Peaceful Country Set- sewer access $129,400 Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, delighted with the natural light that will brighten the interior of this home! Open 20 Unit Condo Complex is tucked away at the very end of Eastern Ave, floor plan, cathedral ceilings! Granite counters, center island & dining rm w/ ting! Vaulted Ceiling Family Room w/Built ins, Cherry Cabinets, fenced in & private, Easily accessible I395,! There’s a lot to love about potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! sliders! Master BR, private master full bath w/extra wide shower & walk in closet, Sunken Dining Rm, Cathedral Mstr! Hdwd & Tile Flrs! Potential Killingly - 37 Katherine Ave River Frontage 2/3rds Webster! Unit 34 A is an 1,037 SF+/- END UNIT. Large living room Lake Residential area, Water/Sewer access plus 2 spacious BRs & a full hallway bath. 24’ lower Level family room, half bath for Home Office, Teen/ In-law Suite, Craft Rm or Media/Game acre. Town Water & Sewer $55,000 w/picture window, an eat-in kitchen, access to rear deck, 2 spacious $129,400. w/laundry hookups & utility closet, two car garage! Central AC. $309,900. Rm. Resurfaced Driveway $399,000.00 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, full basement! NEW PRICE $154,900 On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 54 KILLDEER RD WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront Property! Prime Loca- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY tion, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROP- a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SORRY, SOLD! ERTY! Charming, year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of Webster Lake’s South Pond SF of living area w/2 BRs & 2 full baths. Plus, KILLDEER ISLAND! A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON WEBSTER LAKE! convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level ABSOLUTELY THE WATERFRONT PROPERTY YOU’VE BEEN beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private w/direct Lake ac- WAITING/LOOKING FOR! 2.45+/- Acres! 345’+/- road front, 336/384’+/- cess. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout access, a ON DEPOSIT w/tremendous potential for additional living area. depth, 275’+/- Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 stor- Main level features Open Floor Plan w/sliders to & a friendly level lot at water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique w/massive modern windows age shed. Park like grounds! New Price $375,000 full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & shore front- 180 panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets. 5 spacious ON DEPOSIT BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d garage w/summer kitchen, age available. NEW PRICE $299,900 1/2 bath Family owned gem for 60+years! $1,495,000 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019

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POMFRET-Don’t miss this renovated Cape sitting on just under 1 AC. Home KILLINGLY- With approximately 50 feet of frontage on beautiful Alexander’s EASTFORD- Immaculately kept 3 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath cape home was renovated in 2013 and features newer roof, heating system, windows, oil Lake, this year-round home boasts of a spacious glass-lined open living, dining, with an open floor plan, first floor laundry, a gorgeous fieldstone fireplaced tank, upgraded 200 AMP electrical, septic & much more. Fireplaced living room with another living room/family room area off the updated kitchen. Large dining kitchen area overlooking gorgeous views. There are 3 generous sized bedrooms living room, and a mudroom! Surrounded by stone walls, this privately tucked room with door out to the back deck, laundry area with kitchen pantry storage, along with one and one half modern bathrooms. The washer and dryer are pri- home offers something for everyone. a 3 bay oversized heated garage with a and a full bathroom all on main floor. Upstairs-4 generous sized bedrooms, vately tucked into a back hallway. This home underwent extensive renovations to full walk up loft for additional storage; basement workbenches; a screened a renovated full 3 piece bathroom, all hardwood floors, & a pull down access to include a fully applianced kitchen with granite countertops and center island, new in gazebo attached to a fully glassed 3 season porch overlooking fields and the attic storage. All rooms on the second floor have full walls unlike most Cape walls and flooring, updated bathrooms, windows, insulation, new drilled well and pastures; a yard full of stunning perennials, and for warm weather fun - an style homes. The basement provides great storage and is clean & dry. Basement a Buderis boiler. Just an hour from Hartford, Boston or Providence, Alexander’s has a concrete floor and a walk-out to the backyard. The yard features great above ground pool. This is the place you will want to call “home”...$324,900 grass, multiple garden areas, fruit plantings, and perennial plantings. $242,900 Lake has been recognized as one of the cleanest lakes in the state. $389,000

KILLINGLY-This great condo is ready for new owners. This home has been well maintained along with updates cosmetically & mechanically. The kitchen is open to the living room with real hardwood floors. There is a 1/2 bathroom on the first floor just off the living room. There is a large & semi-private back deck PUTNAM-This eight room Victorian located in the heart of Putnam is THOMPSON-Well established neighborhood setting...this with fencing & garden boxes. just the home you have been looking for! The kitchen features granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, refinished wood floors and 1936 vintage Cape offers 4 bedrooms, combination living There is great space for the a gas fireplace, there is a great dining room with faux tin ceilings and room/dining room, remodeled kitchen with large breakfast dogs to run as this condo allows dogs & cats (3)! Upstairs, 2 French doors, the spacious living room has wood floors, a bay window, & bar, den with sliders leading to the spacious deck with aw- bedrooms with hardwood floors and are good sized and in a great built in gas fireplace/entertainment center. Upstairs, 3 good sized ning for great summer entertaining. Sun porch, mudroom There’s no bedrooms and a large full bathroom. Home features a great walk up attic similar condition. The full bathroom has been renovated & is along with an additional storage attic space. The Barn/Garage has room for and remodeled bathroom! Manageable yard with storage 3 pieces with a tub/shower & wood floors. In the basement, a cars/toys/yard tools/shop and much more along with a full loft. Home has a shed. Minutes from MA and conveniently located to schools great yard with mature landscaping along with 2 great porches. $234,900 nice finished basement living room for extra space. $119,900 and library. Lots of potential...a must see. $169,900 P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT place like Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net HOME Make the This is the place to sell your home! move! Call your local sales Find the homes of your representative today! neighborhood 1-800-367-9898 Friday, August 30, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7

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PRICE REDUCED WEBSTER, MA - $299,900 SPENCER, MA - $269,900 Webster, MA – $327,900 38 Third Street 24 Bay Path Road 80 Sutton Road 2-Family, 3 Bdrm Ranch 3 Bdrm, Hardwood Floors Finish the renovations Immaculate Condition Throughout, Not a Drive By! Feature ProPerties DUDLEY: 6.7 Acres. 3 story barn, DUDLEY: Central location. Low DUDLEY: New Construction. cherry cabinet kitchen w/quartz maintenance lot, fireplace, 3 bed- Cathedral ceiling FR, gas heat, cen- OPEN counters., 3.5 acres, 4 BR, Fireplace room, town service, 20’x20’ family tral air, HW floors, Foraml DR, LR, HOUSE room. 2-C-G 7 Dudley Oxford Rd ~ $425,000 293 Thompson Rd~ $244,900 16 Francis Dr ~ $419,900 SAT.& SUN PRICE REDUCED! 12:30-2 NEW CONSTRUCTION THOMPSON, CT - $255,000 N.WOODSTOCK, CT - $244,900 PROPERTIES 223 Stawicki Road 657 Brick Yard Rd COMING SOON 3 Bedroom, Split, Full Inlaw 3 bedrooms, 2 Bath, Lots of BUILD TO SUIT COMPLETELY REMODELED Land, Ability to finish basement We Have Qualified Buyers, Always Looking To Sell, Any Type! Contact Us Today!

East Brookfield: Waterfront. 136’ on Lake Lashaway. Sell- Templeton: 60 Acre Ranch. 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, 2400 sq. ft., er motivated! 1800 sq. house, garage. traus, fruit trees, timer… Cathedral ceiling living room. 2 fireplaces Open House Directory 142 Gleason Ave ~ $310,000 200 Shady Lane ~ $489,900 (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Dudley: 18 lot approved subdivision – water & sewer SPENCER available $575,000 West Boylston: Great location, 1+ acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 24 Bay Path Rd S 12:30 -2pm $269,900 Re/Max professional Associates/ Patrick Sweeney 774-452-3578 Dudley: 1 house lot $75,000 hardwood floors, easy highway access. THOMPSON, CT Leicester: 1/2 acre lot $20,000 223 Stawicki Rd S 12:30-2pm $255,000 Re/Max professional Associates/ Patrick Sweeney 774-452-3578 44 Central St ~ $334,900 BUYER ASSISTED SALE MAUREEN MADE IT HAPPEN SZYMCZAK SELLS! BUYER ASSISTED SALE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 SPENCER 24 Bay Path Rd S 12:30 -2pm $269,900 Re/Max professional Associates/ Patrick Sweeney 774-452-3578 THOMPSON, CT 223 Stawicki Rd S 12:30-2pm $255,000 Re/Max professional Associates/ Patrick Sweeney 774-452-3578

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67 E. Quasset Rd. Woodstock $549,900 Stone walls line the entrance, 811 Brickyard Rd.,Woodstock Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA Cape. 1st Floor Elegant home w/2 master BR suites! 1st Lovely Cape home in Woodstock. 2 stall $249,900 Stunning, custom built Colonial leading to a spacious 3576 SF Colonial. reproduction home in Woodstock, bedroom and full bath. New hardwoods! floor in-law possibilities! At the end of a detached garage, w/3-4 BR & 2 full BA! 3 BR,1.5 BA, 1.3 acres, gorgeous barn, Beautiful grounds w/a pond & a lg yard CT complete with separate in-law home! 2 car garage. Beautiful lot. premier cul-de-sac. Convenient. Perfect fit for a growing family! perfect for entertaining. screened in porch, quiet, near Mass border. Private 3.2 acres. John Downs 860-377-0754 John Downs 860-377-0754 Kiona Carpenter 860-933-3305 Lauren Heidelberger 860-933-0735 John Downs 860-377-0754 Tanya McDermott 860-933-0996 Brooklyn, $368,000 Pomfret $314,995 Woodstock $259,900 Pomfret $524,900 Killingly $699,000 Canterbury, $365,000

Picture perfect 3 BR home in a Charming updated historical home Pomfret Hill c.1882 4,900 SF. Spacious Breathtaking long views! Spectacular Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA home w/ a 2 car beautifully landscaped private seasoned w/love & care. In-law w/sep. and grand. Fully renovated 6 bed, horse property in NECT w/indoor riding Lovingly renovated home! Modern garage in desirable Pomfret location on setting! Large family room addition entrance. Level backyard, sunroom, 3.5 bath home on 2.3 acres arena (2013), open pastures & 8 horse upgrades include new baths, updated 8.5 acres. & finished lower level! lg deck, & brook. w/barn & garage. stalls w/run-outs. kitchen, central air & an auto-generator! Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Brooke Gelhaus 860-336-9408 Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 Robert Viani 860-264-5921 John Downs 860-377-0754 Brooke Gelhaus 860-336-9408

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Exceptional 21.28 acre property in Custom Colonial w/4 BR & 2.5 BA. Lot 226-4A West Quasset Rd Woodstock. Spend your days enjoying the beautiful A 3298 SF Colonial in a desirable neigh- Location! Location! Location! Set in a desirable Pomfret, CT. Kitchen w/granite counters opens to $210,000. Simply the Finest lakefront lot farmer’s porch included w/this 4 BR, borhood. Privately set back from the road sought after cul-de sac this 2003 home is Beautiful large pastures & barn. eat-in area & plank hrdwd floors. available in NE CT. The place to build 2.5 BA Colonial on 1.26 private acres! on 2.10 acres w/views of the valley. well cared for & ready for you! Comfortable private living. 2 car garage & lg. deck. your dream home. Mary Scalise 860-918-1539 Mary Scalise 860-918-1539 Brooke Gelhaus 860-336-9408 John Downs 860-377-0754 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Richard Governale 860-428-7656 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 30, 2019

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 SEPTEMBER 12-14 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 THE CENTRAL MA CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED LIAM COLEMAN ORIGINAL SEWING & MURDER MYSTERY DINNER meets the first Monday of every month from from 7-10 in the bar QUILT EXPO An interactive dinner theater September through May. We discuss a variety of 308 Lakeside Auburn Sewing Center will be The Fashionable Murders 6:30 pm conservation programs to improve the local cold 308 East Main Street at the DCU Center. Join us for a laugh-filled night, a great dinner, water fisheries, local fishing opportunities. Our East Brookfield, MA 01515 Classroom machines on and a mystery we need help solving. Advance annual High School Fly Fishing Championship 774-449-8333 sale. Stop by their Brother & ticket sales required (open to all MA high school students) And our Janome booth for make-it, salemcrossinn.com or call 508-867-2345. 260 annual fund raising banquet. FRIDAY, SATURDAY, take-it projects. Classes and West Main Street Auburn Sportsman’s Club SUNDAY & MONDAY demonstrations 9am-5pm West Brookfield, MA 01585 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 2 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608 www.dcucenter.com ONGOING 131ST ANNUAL SPENCER FAIR Four days of fun for the whole family! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, Demo Derby Fri. 8/30 at 7pm and Sun. 9/1 at 5 pm. Midway Rides Thurs. 8/29 5-9 and Fri. 8/30 MURDER MYSTERY 12-5 ride for one price. See the ad in this week’s DINNER An interactive dinner issue for the entire schedule of events. JUNE THROUGH AUGUST theater 5 p.m. 48 Smithville Road, Spencer MA The Fashionable WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISING Murders. 6:30 pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 FOR CHARITY CAR SHOW AT KLEM’S Join us for a laugh- All makes and models.Proceeds benefit the filled night, a great THE ISLAND CASTAWAY BAND Masonic Children’s Charity dinner, and a mystery at 9 pm KLEM’S we need help solving. 308 Lakeside 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA Advance ticket sales required 308 East Main Street 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) salemcrossinn.com or call 508-867-2345. 260 East Brookfield, MA 01515 www.klemsonline.com 774-449-8333 West Main Street West Brookfield, MA 01585 SATURDAY & SUNDAY SUNDAYS THIS SUMMER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, with live music from 2-5 on the patio SEPTEMBER 7 & 8 308 Lakeside HARVEST CRAFT FAIR MURDER MYSTERY DINNER 308 East Main Street Local artisans, crafters & vendors An interactive dinner theater East Brookfield, MA 01515 displaying their homemade items, The Fashionable Murders. 6:30 pm 774-449-8333 artwork and goodies. Apple Join us for a laugh-filled night, a great dinner, picking maze, wagon rides, cider and a mystery we need help solving. Advance MARIACHI BAND donuts, snack bar & playground. ticket sales required First Thursday of the month 5-8 Hawaiian shaved ice and craft salemcrossinn.com or call 508-867-2345. 260 p.m. beer & wine. The Badtickers per- West Main Street MEXICALI MEXICAN GRILL form from noon to 4 on Saturday, West Brookfield, MA 01585 Webster location and Tequila Mockingbird noon-4 41 Worcester Rd., Webster, MA on Sunday. 508-461-5070 Brookfield Orchards, 12 Lincoln TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS Road, North Brookfield, MA 7:00 p.m. register 7:30 p.m. start up SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA FARMERS DINNER 508-892-9822 From our gardens to your plate. Featuring Salem SUNDAY-TUESDAY Cross Farm Pasture raised beef NOVEMBER 10-12 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT Advanced tickets required. HEXMARK TAVERN Salem Cross Inn BUS TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY AT SALEM CROSS INN 260 West Main St., W. Brookfield, MA Leave from Big Y Parking Lot 260 West Main St., W. Brookfield, MA 508- 508-867-2345 salemcrossinn.com Call 508-885-5560 or 508-885-2458 for more 867-2345 salemcrossinn.com info and trip amenities School Days, School Days, Good Old Golden Rule Days! Friday, August 30, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 LEGALS

Brookfield Planning Board tle reference see Deed from Pamela A. BEGINNING at the most northwester- August 30, 2019 Notice of Public Hearing Paradis to be executed and presented ly corner of the premises herein to be September 6, 2019 In accordance with M. G. L., Chapter for recording Book 42054 Page 203 described; 40A, and the provisions of the Brook- The premises are to be sold subject to THENCE S. 77 degrees 43’ 25” E., a THE TOWN OF EAST BROOKFIELD field Zoning Bylaws Section 4.D, Use and with the benefit of all easements, distance of 180.00 feet to a point; BOARD OF SELECTMEN Regulation Table Section 2.g, “Building restrictions, encroachments, building THENCE S. 12 degrees 16’ 35” W., a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING containing dwelling units in combina- and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, distance of 125.00 feet to a point; A Public Hearing will be held Monday, tion with retail shops or other permit- tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and THENCE N. 77 degrees 43’ 25” W., a September 9, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. in the ted business uses”; Section 4.C.2.d, assessments, rights of tenants and par- distance of 180.00 feet to a point; Meeting Room “A”, Memorial Town “Development Within the Flood Plain ties in possession, and attorney’s fees THENCE N. 12 degrees 16’ 35” E., a Complex, on the petition of National District”; and Section 12.C., “Spe- and costs. distance of 125.00 feet to the point of Grid and Verizon, as follows: cial Permits”; the Brookfield Planning TERMS OF SALE: beginning. North Street, National Grid to install 1 Board will hold a Public Hearing on an A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOL- Lot #10 contains 22,500 square feet JO pole on North Street application for a Special Permit for the LARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) more or less. beginning at a point approximately 225 construction of a second residential in the form of a certified check, bank Subject to a Declaration of Restrictive feet north of the centerline unit in an existing structure located at treasurer’s check or money order will Covenants dated March 16, 1988 and of the intersection of East Main. 57 South Maple Street and owned by be required to be delivered at or be- recorded with the Worcester District National Grid to install new pole 57-50 Ben-Vin Realty, LLC of 121 West Main fore the time the bid is offered. The Registry of Deeds Book 11193, Page on North Street. St., West Brookfield, MA. successful bidder will be required to 254. All interested parties are invited to at- The hearing will take place on Wednes- execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement Being the same premises conveyed tend this hearing. day, September 4, 2019 at the Town immediately after the close of the bid- to the herein named mortgagor (s) by Board of Selectmen Hall, 6 Central Street, Brookfield, start- ding. The balance of the purchase price deed recorded with Worcester District August 30, 2019 ing at 6:45 p.m. or as soon thereafter shall be paid within thirty (30) days from Registry of Deeds herewith. INSTR. as can be heard. A copy of the appli- the sale date in the form of a certified 21417 Commonwealth of Massachusetts cation may be inspected at the office of check, bank treasurer’s check or other For mortgagor’s title see deed record- The Trial Court the Town Clerk at Brookfield Town Hall check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attor- ed with the Worcester County (Worces- Probate and Family Court during normal business hours. ney. The Mortgagee reserves the right ter District) Registry of Deeds in Book Worcester Division Sharon Mahoney, Chair to bid at the sale, to reject any and all 28835, Page 132. 225 Main Street Brookfield Planning Board bids, to continue the sale and to amend The premises will be sold subject to Worcester, MA 01608 August 16, 2019 the terms of the sale by written or oral any and all unpaid taxes and other (508) 831-2200 August 30, 2019 announcement made before or during municipal assessments and liens, and Docket No. WO17P0894EA the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set subject to prior liens or other enforce- Estate of: A.C. 92A aside for any reason, the Purchaser at able encumbrances of record entitled Gerald A Prizio Commonwealth of Massachusetts the sale shall be entitled only to a return to precedence over this mortgage, and Date of Death: 01/24/2017 19E0077PP of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall subject to and with the benefit of all CITATION ON PETITION Worcester, SS have no further recourse against the easements, restrictions, reservations FOR ORDER OF Probate Court Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mort- and conditions of record and subject to COMPLETE SETTLEMENT To Kevin L. Eaton of Gardner in the gagee’s attorney. The description of the all tenancies and/or rights of parties in A Petition for Order of Complete Set- County of Worcester and to all other premises contained in said mortgage possession. tlement has been filed by persons interested. shall control in the event of an error in Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or John M Prizio of Spencer MA A petition has been presented to said this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 requesting that the court enter a formal Court by Wendy M. Lebel of North ESSENCE. as a deposit must be shown at the time Decree of Complete Settlement includ- Brookfield in the County of Worcester Other terms, if any, to be announced at and place of the sale in order to qualify ing the allowance of a final account, representing that he hold as tenant in the sale. as a bidder (the mortgage holder and and first account and other such relief common undivided part or share of U.S. Bank National Association, not in its designee(s) are exempt from this as may be requested in the Petition certain land lying in North Brookfield its individual capacity but solely as trust- requirement); high bidder to sign writ- IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the in said County Worcester and briefly ee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016- ten Memorandum of Sale upon accep- right to obtain a copy of the Petition described as follows: see attached CTT tance of bid; balance of purchase price from the Petitioner or at the court. You setting forth that her desires that - all Present Holder of said Mortgage, payable in cash or by certified check have a right to object to this proceed- - the aforesaid described part - of said By Its Attorneys, in thirty (30) days from the date of the ing. To do so, you or your attorney must land may be sold at private sale for ORLANS PC sale at the offices of mortgagee’s at- file a written appearance and objection no less than Ten dollars ($10.00) dol- PO Box 540540 torney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 at this court before: 10:00 a.m. on the lars, and praying that partition may be Waltham, MA 02454 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, return day of 09/17/2019. made of all the land aforesaid accord- Phone: (781) 790-7800 MA 01851 or such other time as may This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- ing to law, and to that end that a com- 19-002860 be designated by mortgagee. The de- line by which you must file a written ap- missioner be appointed to make such August 30, 2019 scription for the premises contained in pearance and objection if you object to partition and be ordered to make sale September 6, 2019 said mortgage shall control in the event this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- and conveyance of all, or any part of September 13, 2019 of a typographical error in this publica- ly written appearance and objection said land which the Court finds can- tion. followed by an affidavit of objections not be advantageously divided either at ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Other terms to be announced at the within thirty (30) days of the return day, private-sale or public auction, and be TOWN OF BROOKFIELD sale. action may be taken without further no- ordered to distribute the net proceeds The Brookfield Zoning Board of Ap- Ditech Financial LLC tice to you. thereof. peals will hold a public hearing at 6pm, Korde & Associates, P.C. Witness, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First If you desire to object thereto you or Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the 900 Chelmsford Street Justice of this Court your attorney should file a written ap- Brookfield Town Hall Banquet Room. Suite 3102 August 19, 2019 pearance in said Court at Worcester The purpose of this hearing is a re- Lowell, MA 01851 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of before ten o’clock in the forenoon on quest by Trifone Design Associates, (978) 256-1500 Probate the Tenth day of September 2019, the Inc. for a variance to add on to a single Natale, Stephen, 18-032165 August 30, 2019 return day of this citation. family dwelling at 12 Lane 21 located in August 30, 2019 Witness, LEILAH A. KEAMY, Esquire, the Flood Plain, according to a denial September 6, 2019 First Judge of said Court, this eigh- from the Zoning Enforcement Officer September 13, 2019 Commonwealth of Massachusetts teenth day of July 2019. based on the Brookfield Zoning By- Probate and Family Court Stephanie K. Fattman laws, Section 7 Dimensional Regula- Worcester Division Register of Probate tions sub-section C. 225 Main Street August 16, 2019 Stephen J. Comtois II Town of Spencer Worcester, MA 01608 August 23, 2019 ZBA Chairman Conservation Commission Docket No. WO19P2555EA August 30 , 2019 August 23, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Estate of: August 30, 2019 In accordance with the requirements of Lynn Marie Adams MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE LEGAL NOTICE the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Date of Death: June, 29 2019 OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGEE’S SALE Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer INFORMAL PROBATE By virtue and in execution of the Power OF REAL ESTATE Wetlands By-Law: PUBLICATION NOTICE of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage By virtue of and in execution of the Ricci W. & Bree A. Hall have filed an To all persons interested in the above given by Pamela A. Paradis and Bren- Power of Sale contained in a certain NOI with the Spencer Conservation captioned estate, by Petition of Peti- da L. Paradis to Mortgage Electronic mortgage given by Stephen Natale to Commission to construct a deck, a new tioner Amanda F Raymond of Hold- Registration Systems, Inc., as nomi- Fairfield Financial Mortgage Group, front entrance and add a garage locat- en, MA nee for Advanced Financial Services, Inc., dated January 27, 2003 and reed at 101 Clark Road, Spencer, MA. Amanda F Raymond of Holden, MA Inc., its successors and assigns, dated corded in Worcester County (Worces- David Cronin has filed an RDA with the has been informally appointed as the November 9, 2007 and recorded with ter District) Registry of Deeds in Book Spencer Conservation Commission to Personal Representatives of the estate the Worcester County (Worcester Dis- 28835, Page 134 (the “Mortgage”) remove trees and tree limbs located at to serve without surety on the bond. trict) Registry of Deeds at Book 42054, of which mortgage Ditech Financial 24 Oak Lane, Spencer, MA. The estate is being administered un- Page 205, subsequently assigned to LLC is the present holder by assign- William Gribbons has filed an RDA der informal procedure by the Personal Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Mortgage ment from Fairfield Financial Mort- with the Spencer Conservation Com- Representatives under the Massachu- Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., gage Group, Inc., its successors and mission to remove trees located at 81 setts Uniform Probate Code without as nominee for Advanced Financial assigns to Mortgage Electronic Regis- Wilson Avenue, Spencer, MA supervision by the Court. Inventory Services, Inc., its successors and as- tration System, Inc its successors and Applications can be reviewed at the Of- and accounts are not required to be signs by assignment recorded in said assigns dated January 27, 2003 re- fice of Development and Inspectional filed with the Court, but interested par- Worcester County (Worcester District) corded in Worcester County (Worces- Services, Town Hall. A public hearing ties are entitled to notice regarding the Registry of Deeds at Book 51313, Page ter District) Registry of Deeds in Book regarding these filings will be held by administration from the Personal Rep- 260, subsequently assigned to U.S. 29419, Page 183; assignment from the Spencer Conservation Commis- resentative and can petition the Court Bank National Association, not in its in- Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys- sion in McCourt Social Hall at Town in any matter relating to the estate, dividual capacity, but solely as Trustee tems, Inc its successors and assigns to Hall, 157 Main Street, on Wednesday, including distribution of assets and for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT GMAC Mortgage LLC dated March 24, September 11, 2019, at which time expenses of administration. Interest- by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by as- 2009 recorded in Worcester County all persons having an interest may be ed parties are entitled to petition the signment recorded in said Worcester (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds present and participate. Conservation Court to institute formal proceedings County (Worcester District) Registry in Book 44032, Page 2 and assign- Commission meetings open at 7:00 and to obtain orders terminating or re- of Deeds at Book 58814, Page 21 for ment from RESCAP Liquidating Trust, p.m., public hearings begin at 7:15 p.m. stricting the powers of Personal Rep- breach of the conditions of said Mort- as Successor in Interest to GMAC Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman resentatives appointed under informal gage and for the purpose of foreclosing Mortgage LLC to Ditech Financial LLC August 30, 2019 procedure. A copy of the Petition and same will be sold at Public Auction at dated December 12, 2017 recorded in Will, if any, can be obtained from the 1:00 PM on September 20, 2019 at 12 Worcester County (Worcester District) Notice of Public Hearing Petitioner. Langevin Street, Spencer, MA, all and Registry of Deeds in Book 58177, Page The North Brookfield Planning Board August 30, 2019 singular the premises described in said 9, for breach of conditions of said mort- will hold a public hearing on Wednes- Mortgage, to wit: gage and for the purpose of foreclos- day, October 2, 2019 at 7:00PM at the A certain tract of land with the buildings ing the same, the mortgaged premises Senior Center, 29 Forest St., North thereon, situated on the north side of located at 106 Haywood Drive, East Brookfield, MA. Public opinion will Langevin Street, in said Spencer and Brookfield, MA 01515 will be sold at a be received regarding amending the bounded and described as follows: BE- Public Auction at 1:00 PM on Septem- Zoning Bylaw, Section V. by deleting GINNING at the southeast corner there- ber 23, 2019, at the mortgaged premis- a sentence and deleting the existing of, on the north side of said Langevin es, more particularly described below, subsection A. in Section VI. General Street, it being a private street; and 115 all and singular the premises described Regulations, Nonconforming Uses and 1/2 feet westerly of the west line of Tem- in said mortgage, to wit: replacing it with more detail. A proposal SERVE! ple Street; THENCE N. 89° W., by the The land with the buildings thereon for Section VI.F. Commercial Solar En- north line of said Langevin Street, 154- in the Commonwealth of Massachu- ergy bylaw regarding battery storage 3/4 feet; THENCE N. 0-3/4° E., by land setts, County of Worcester, Town of containers will also be described. Any formerly of George Langevin, about East Brookfield, shown as Lot #10 on person interested in or wishing to be 196-3/4 feet; THENCE S, 89° E., by land a plan entitled “Bay Pathe Estates” by heard should appear at the above stat- CHECK OUT THE formerly of John F. Seeley, about 90 1/4 John C. Miller, dated February 1979 reed time and place. A copy of the pro- feet; THENCE S. 17° E., by land now or vised August 1989 and recorded at the posed bylaw amendments is on file in SPORTS ACTION! formerly of Felix Lemerise et all, about Worcester District Registry of Deeds, the office of the Town Clerk, 215 North 207 feet to the place of beginning. CON- Plan Book 469, Plan 55 and bounded Main St., North Brookfield, MA. TAINING about 90 square rods. For ti- and described as follows: William King, Chair 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, August 30, 2019

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FOR SALE Remote control SNOW TireS, PireLLi We’Ve MOVeD! Light oak din- 284 LOST & FOUND Airplanes some with motors. 245/45R19/102V M+S, 250 ing-room table w/6 chairs & 2 010 FOR SALE Eagle Magna 3 plus Fish miles, $1000, 508-564-3556 leaves, Oak entertainment Ctr., PETS Full Time locator. Still in box. various size lamps, small elec- LOST CaT 24 FOOT POOL, aBOVe- Panasonic Base with tronics & more. No reasonable Orange and white GrOUND, 4 years old, filter, Goodwill Ambassador speakers. 774-241-0027 STEREO EQUIPMENT offer refused. Call 413-896-7047 Last seen on Pine St. motor, all supplies included (ex- RECEIVER ONKYO AV HT Sturbridge area. Douglas. If found please call cept liner) Ready to go $950 or Professional brand ambassador is looking for FURNITURE FOR SALE R8230Digital Dolby Wrat (508)476-2725 best offer 508-498-0166 leave dinning room set with Wide Range Amplifier Friendly, Detail Oriented Goodwill Ambassador. message HUTCH like new perfect con- Tech.TEAC W-450R 287 FEED dition. Bar with 3 stools. Stereo Double Reverse Must be courteous, professional, have good Must See. Stereo Equipment Cassette Deck Dolby-BC communication skills and work well with others. BOBCaT-MOBiLiTY Scooter Love seat and chairs and NR HXPRO Auto Reverse 100 GENERAL HaY FOr SaLe - $4 a bale red 4 months old,only used Misc items. 508-234-7252 SONY Mega Storage 300 off wagon (pick up only), cash Duties include: General brand support, Filing and indoors, less than 10 miles CD High Density Linear 508-826-3312 on it. No signs of wear, in FUrNiTUre FOr SaLe Converter System Asking 107 MISC. FREE some Data entry. Mon-Thurs 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, like new condition. Bought Ladies bureau w/ extra large $300.00 for ALL Call 298 WANTED TO BUY $25.00/hr to start. Email resume for review to new for $675 make reason- mirror, man’s bureau, queen 1-508-347-3145 Free construction wood and able offer. 774-280-0414 size bed, 2 twin beds, 2 Lazy- kindling wood; beams, ply- Lee’S COiNS & Boy chairs, excellent condition. wood, 2x4x, 2x6s, 2x8s, good JeWeLrY for woodstoves, not for building. BOSE STEREO SPEAKERS Best offer. Can be seen at The $ BUY & SeLL $ aLL Notice: Reflecting 6.2 Everywhere Old Cider Mill, Route 9, West Clean. Delivery possible. Ask for J.D. 413-262-5082 GOLD & SiLVer iTeMS We accept people with disabilities who can read and Speakers 4 Speakers 2 Left Brookfield or call 774-232-9382. Specializing in NUMiS- and 2 Right Asking $80.00 TRAC VAC MaTiC COiNS, Bullion write. We accept any level of education. Each Call 1-508-347-3145 GENERAC GP500 Gasoline Model 385-IC/385LH items, gold & silver of Bunn My Cafe single cup Generator-Unboxed, never Used Once any form! qualified with brewer $75 Oak bookcase used. Original manual + war- Best Offer 130 YARD SALES over 30 years experience 325 PROFESSIONAL 575 VACATION RENTALS ranty card. Provides 5500 & a following of many sat- 500 REAL ESTATE 3”x3” 3 shelves $50 508 aNNUaL GiGaNTiC HELP WANTED 320-7230 watt power supply. Asking isfied customers. We also $575. 203-209-6418 BEAR CAT YarD SaLe 28 Mt. Pleasant St., sell a nice selection of fine CAPE COD COFFee & TWO eND Ta- VAC-N-CHIP PRO jewelry, antiques & col- BLeS- Cherry finish w/glass HOMe SeWiNG No. Brookfield, BaSeD iN North Brook- 505 APARTMENTS FOR DENNISPORT Sept. 7th, 10-7 & Sept. 8th 11-4. lectibles. Bring in your field: Home Every Night. tops. Very good condition. S U P P L i e S & VAC PRO ENT Something for items & see what they’re Class A Driver And/Or Gen- R Clean 2 bedroom $125 Call 508-735-2560 including a large assortment of Models 72085, 72285, fabrics in both prints and solids everyone. worth. You won’t leave eral Mechanic For 18-Wheel Cottage 72295 to choose from. Also includes disappointed. Honesty Trailer Trucks Used Twice HUGe YarD SaLe NiCe 3 BeDrOOM FLaT choices of a variety of laces, and fairness are our best ****************** Cable TV, Wifi, CUB CaDeT SNOWBLOWer. Best Offer 8am-3pm FOr reNT 13hp Tecumseh OHV. 45 in. width, trims, sequins and beads etc. policies! Lee’s Coins & Contact H.R. Salem Trans- Close to Beaches, Golf, Sat 31st and Sat 7th, in Dudley. Near Nichols trigger steering, 6 FRWD, 2 REV, Please call CALL Jewelry, 239 West Main port, LLC.(508) 867-3235 Bike Trail, Shopping, 8 evergreen Dr, Webster. College, quiet residential neigh- new condition. Hardly used! 413-436-5073. (508)765-5763 Street, East Brookfield b o r h o o d . Restaurants and $1,600.00. 508-347-3775 Clothing, fishing gear, house- LeTTer PreSS COMMer- TO SEE COME TO hold, craft, decorative, toys, (Route 9 - Panda Garden Garage. $1,600 includes Amusements CiaL PriNTiNG eQUiPMeNT bikes/scooters, books, childrens, Plaza) (508) 637-1236 or oil heat and water. Please call Sorry, No Pets DUCK STaMP RW#1.$150. 22 TAFT ST. 2ND FLR - all together, poster press shoes, purses and more. Worth (508)341-6355 (cell) (508)989-2226 got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- 400 SERVICES 14”x22”, job press 10”x15”, Sey- SOUTHBRIDGE, MA a visit! Large Private Lot, 3324 stamps wanted. bold paper cutter (extra blade) Great for Children! DUCK STaMP RW#1.$150. 25”x36”, wooden type cabinet, 546 CEMETERY LOTS ************ Transport chair, Excel Deluxe WaNTeD: 24’ Pontoon Boat & got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- 12 draws of type, 1 lead cutting- 448 FURNITURE $700.00 A Week by Medline 19” seat, up to 300 200 GEN. BUSINESS trailer (used). Webster area. 3324 stamps wanted. saw, hand tool equipment, 2 508-280-8331 steel draw cabinets. (will not sell lbs. used once. 508-637-1304 617-750-0969 DOUBLE LOT at waldron- eNTerTaiNMeNT separately) $5,000. 508-764- 205 BOATS SOLiD OaK cemetetery in Dudley. $700. [email protected] CeNTer 4458 reCTaNGULar 508-341-7873 TreeS/FieLDSTONe: 3 Pieces Each 6 ft 2 inches Tall MirrOCraFT 12 FOOT”V” DiNiNG TaBLe Trees- Evergreens, Excellent 31 Inches Wide BOTTOM. MINNKOTA 300 HELP WANTED about 35 yrs old in sturdy condi- Privacy Border. Hemlocks- 576 VACATION Adjustable shelves for TV’s ect.. MAXXuM 40 POuND tion but could use a light sand- WOrCeSTer COUNTY Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for THRuST, VARIABLE ing on top to MeMOriaL ParK, Garden of RESOURCES Cabinets for storage ENERAL ELP $99. Colorado Blue Spruce DRIVE,VERY LOW HOuRS. 3 310 G H refresh Asking $75. Valor, Paxton, Mass. 2 lots for Asking $150.00 for All QUeeN SiZe BeDrOOM (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. 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