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BY KEVIN FLANDERS completed, students were STAFF WRITER Students were given given the opportunity to LEICESTER – Sixth five types of presenta- present their finished graders at Leicester tions they could choose to products to judges who Middle School are excit- create, including papers, selected groups to move ed to compete in the exhibits, documentaries, on to the state and nation- National History Day websites, or performanc- al history fairs put on by program for the first es. National History Day. time. Due to the temporary “The students worked “The students were closure of all schools on these projects for a excited to present their statewide, about 30 stu- few days a week from projects to about 25 judg- dents from LMS will com- September through es,” project leaders wrote. pete in the virtual state mid-January,” read a “We were especially competition of National statement released by thankful to Ms. Mason for History Day. The stu- LMS project leaders. gathering about 15 of her dents were selected “During that time, they history students to work during a history fair held learned to find and eval- as judges. We also had at the school on Feb. 7. uate different types of help judging from a few National History Day is primary and second- retired Leicester teach- a program that provides ary sources. The school ers and a few education students from grades 6-12 librarian was particular- students from Worcester with the opportunity to ly helpful in providing State University.” create research projects both books and online based on a yearly theme. research tools for the The judges selected the This year’s theme was Leicester students.” top two projects in each category to move on to “breaking barriers in Courtesy history.” Once the projects were Turn To HISTORY DAY page A7 Leicester Middle School students took part in a history fair held earlier this year. New COVID-19 Leicester Food Pantry seeks volunteers BY KEVIN FLANDERS teers are over the age of Cooney and her staff As part of the drive- STAFF WRITER 60, putting them at higher were especially busy in up process, vehicles line cases confirmed risk for COVID-19. With recent weeks. As resi- up and are registered LEICESTER – If you’re that in mind, the town is dents continue to be fur- before entering a queue. looking for opportunities calling on younger vol- loughed or permanently Drivers can then make to help the community unteers who are able to separated from work, an two stops in the parking in Spencer during this challenging give back. increased strain has been lot, one for frozen meats time, the town’s food pan- “This would be an placed on the food pantry and shelf-stable products; SPENCER – Coronavirus cases continue to rise try is the perfect place to excellent opportunity for and its volunteers. the second stop is for pro- in town, with three more confirmed positive cases start. younger members of our “It’s a busy time for duce and dairy. announced last week. Leicester Food Pantry community to step up the food pantry, especial- “It’s going quite well As of March 31, the town had five confirmed cases. director Cheryl Cooney and assist with helping ly with Easter coming – people have been At the request of the Board of Selectmen, a weekly is seeking volunteers to alleviate food insecurity up,” Cooney said. “We patient,” Cooney said of reverse-911 call will be issued every Thursday to keep assist with several oper- in town,” read a state- are currently providing the process. “I’m not sure the public apprised of weekly COVID-19 statistics. ations. Many of the food ment released by town drive-up services in the what will happen if our Residents may also call the Town Administrator’s pantry’s longtime volun- officials. parking lot.” numbers keep increas- office at 508-885- 7500 (Extension 155) with questions ing, but we’ll do our best.” and concerns. Volunteers are welcome throughout the week for an array of tasks, including packing boxes with shelf-stable Five positive food; unloading trucks; assisting with the parking lot setup; and sorting COVID-19 produce and senior housing deliveries. Of course, social distancing remains a pri- cases reported ority throughout each process. Cooney and her team have gone to great lengths to ensure proper in Leicester distancing. LEICESTER – As of April 3, the town had five resi- “If too many volun- dents who tested positive for the coronavirus, accord- teers just show up at any ing to the Central Massachusetts Regional Public specific time slot to safely Health Alliance (CMRPHA). distance, a sign-up sheet Public health nurses are working closely with the is available for future patients and will notify others who may have been Turn To VOLUNTEERS page A7 in contact with them. The CMRPHA will continue to Courtesy work with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to ensure that any affected residents are prop- RE-CREATING A MASTERPIECE erly monitored, quarantined, and isolated as each case Calendar dictates. With local schools closed, staff members from Leicester Middle School have been having The CMRPHA maintains a COVID-19 information some fun, and pointing their students toward great works of art, by re-creating paintings line for residents to call at 508-799-1019. The organiza- on display at the Worcester Art Museum. of events tion can also be reached at [email protected]. suspended With many local groups and organiza- tions wisely canceling planned events A Note to Readers due to the ongoing coronavirus out- This week’s edition of the paper might seem a bit smaller than you are accustomed to, but rest assured, this is only temporary. Due to break, we have tem- the unique circumstances we are all living under at the present time, local sporting events and community activities have wisely been porarily suspended canceled as we all try to stay closer to home and practice social distancing. publication of our As we ride out this temporary interruption of life as usual together, we urge you to continue supporting the local businesses that weekly calendar of advertise in your newspaper. They have always been here for you through good times and bad, and now, more than ever, they need you events. Once the cur- to be there for them in any way you can. rent situation settles Amid this temporary absence of local events and municipal meetings, we are also looking to celebrate the many quiet heroes in our down, we will return communities who have gone above and beyond to make this situation easier for those most affected by it. 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mass release of inmates Accuracy Watch REGION — “As Sheriff of Worcester tice-involved populations to follow the County, and in unanimous agreement The Massachusetts Sheriffs are com- CDC-recommended practices regarding The Spencer New Leader is committed to with my fellow sheriffs, I strongly mitted to serving the communities they handwashing, social distancing, contin- accuracy in all its news reports. Although oppose the Emergency Petition call- are sworn to protect. This responsibil- uous sanitizing of facilities and general ing for the mass release of incarcerat- ity includes the health and well-being transmission prevention. Signage has numerous safeguards are in place to ensure ed persons from Massachusetts pris- of their justice-involved populations increased throughout the facilities to accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. ons that is currently pending before and the dedicated men and women serve as a reminder of these practices. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial on their teams of corrections profes- at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Court,” said Worcester County Sheriff sionals. Every sheriff sees it as their  Enhancing screening of staff enter- timely manner. Lewis Evangelidis last week. duty to ensure that the public safe- ing the facility. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- ty and public health needs of all who “Filed by the Committee for Public live and work within their facilities  Temporarily suspending in-person 4106 or email news@stonebridgepress. Counsel Services and the Massachusetts are fully met. That responsibility only visits for families and friends while news during normal business hours. During Association of Criminal Defense grows during global emergencies, and enhancing alternative means of com- non-business hours, leave a message in the Lawyers, this petition calls for the imme- the sheriffs are meeting the COVID-19 munication. This includes a range editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return diate mass release of Massachusetts pandemic head-on. The Massachusetts of options such as additional phone your phone call or email. prisoners relative to the COVID-19 pan- Sheriffs and their staff are working calls, mail services or, where available, demic. If approved, this would lead to a tirelessly to safely manage their staff increased access to text messaging and mass release of many dangerous crimi- and inmate populations and to curb the video conferencing. nals, posing an enormous threat to the spread of COVID-19 to their county jails public health and safety of our com- and houses of correction. They provide  Working with the courts, enhanc- munity-at-large. In addition, many will an exceptional level of care in their ing videoconferencing and teleconfer- Releasing be returning to unstable environments. facilities, and are prepared for public encing technology to ensure that an Sheriffs always prepare our inmate health scenarios such as this. The sher- inmate’s access to the court is contin- populations for successful release by iffs have implemented proactive and ued. local COVID focusing on housing, medical and pro- strategic steps to limit the transmission “At the Worcester County Jail & gramming needs. It is this step-down of COVID-19 including: House of Correction, we have one 119 reentry process, as opposed to mass-re- bed housing unit set aside in response to numbers will lease, that protects the public, victims  Providing in-service training on the COVID-19 crisis. All new non-symp- of crimes and the inmates themselves,” infectious diseases and emergency pre- tomatic admissions to the Worcester Evangelidis continued. paredness for staff before, during and County Correctional Facility are housed encourage social after this crisis. in the unit on an Observation Medical “The Sheriffs, along with our District Watch, and monitored by medical for Attorneys, local judicial authorities, the  Deploying enhanced intake screen- symptoms of COVID-19 for a period department of probation and defense ing protocols to evaluate new arrivals of fourteen (14) days. As a precaution, distancing attorneys are currently reviewing our for symptoms of COVID-19 and limit during the fourteen (14) day quaran- inmate populations to determine if any potential transmission. tine, new inmate movement is limited. To the Editor: individuals are appropriate for early These inmates are permitted out of the release. Our local authorities are best  Providing a high level of medical cell for a shower and phone use only. In I couldn’t agree more with Barbara positioned to determine what is in care for all individuals while employ- addition, a separate housing unit has Anthony’s “As I See It” article in the the best interest of the public health ing specific protocols when potential or been designated for any inmate exhib- Worcester Telegram entitled: “State and safety of our community and the confirmed cases of COVID-19 arise. iting signs or symptoms of COVID 19. should release coronavirus case counts inmate. These decisions are based on  Engagement with medical experts Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at municipal level.” The topic of whether the charges, criminal history, age and from the Centers for Disease Control and has been placed into POD-D for officer or not to release the number of Covid-19 health of the inmate, as well as re-en- Prevention (CDC), the Massachusetts safety. To allow all inmates to commu- cases in Spencer is a topic I have spoken try support networks available. “Any Department of Public Health (DPH) nicate with their family members, free on at Board of Selectmen meetings. The decision by the Massachusetts Supreme and the National Commission on phone calls are available. As of today, town administrator and his “cabinet” Judicial Court, which would order the Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) to there are no confirmed or suspected want to follow the state Department of mass release of inmates as opposed to ensure that their medical practices are cases of COVID-19 among the inmates Public Health’s recommendation not to a case by case review, would not only maximally effective and responsive to at the Worcester County Jail & House release these numbers. jeopardize the public-at-large but in the COVID-19 pandemic. of Correction,” said Sheriff Evangelidis. some cases, inmates themselves,” said My feeling is, the public should know Evangelidis.  Encouraging staff and their jus- the number so they will be knowledgeable and follow social distancing. Covid- 19 is highly contagious. The fact is there are still people who believe FOX News West Brookfield Asparagus Festival canceled and think this is a hoax or being blown out of proportion. Thus, when they are BY KEVIN FLANDERS Additionally, the town’s Board of residents will attend next year’s event out, they act like nothing has changed STAFF WRITER Health has indefinitely suspended all in record-breaking numbers. putting the people around them and even WEST BROOKFIELD – As springtime festivals, concerts, and gatherings of “Four authors – myself and three oth- their own family members at risk should craft fairs and festivals throughout the more than ten people. This will contin- ers – planned to have an authors’ row they be a carrier or encounter a carrier. region continue to be erased from the ue until further notice and may impact at the Asparagus Festival, something Bear in mind you can be a carrier and schedule, communities aren’t simply the summer concert series and other that hadn’t been done in several years,” show no symptoms. Medical profession- losing longtime traditions for a year. events. Londergan told the New Leader. “We als unanimously agree these number are Many small business owners and craft- “We hope that decisive actions like were very much looking forward to it going to go up before going down. ers rely on sales from events as a signif- these at our local and national level will and are, of course, disappointed that icant source of income. help to stem the spread of COVID-19,” the festival won’t take place. We under- Please understand that in releasing the The Asparagus and Flower Heritage read a letter from Asparagus Festival stand the reason for the cancellation, number, no personally identifying infor- Festival, held annually on the Town organizers to vendors. but hoped that we could generate a lot of mation about the Covid-19 stricken res- Common on the third Saturday of May, Though crafters and guests were dis- interest in our books. We will be there idents would ever be made public. This was the latest to be canceled during the appointed by the cancellation of the in 2021, though.” includes their name, address or even the rising coronavirus outbreak. Drawing Asparagus Festival, they commend part of town they reside in. There is a thousands of guests each year, many of organizers for making an early deci- Several other local traditions, includ- reason we are in the most stringent state them seniors, the event was canceled sion. West Brookfield’s Ed Londergan ing the May 12-17 run of the Brimfield of emergency in our state’s history. As early by organizers to ensure the safety and a group of other local authors were Antiques Show, have also been called a result, many people are unemployed, of all guests and crafters. planning to attend the event to show- off. The July and September legs of the and most businesses are closed losing case their books, and they are hoping show are still on for now, but chang- money every day. The sooner everybody es may need to be made if conditions obeys all the rules set out by Gov. Baker, worsen. the sooner the threat will be over, and we return to normalcy. With uncertainty surrounding the Family Dining & Gift Guide return of normal business and com- Ralph E. Hicks, Ed.D. Please continue to frequent your local munity operations, many local crafters are dreading a potential lost year Spencer restaurants byordering take-out or purchasing of income. Even if summer and fall gift cards. Together we will get through this. events are still held, the virus might significantly impact attendance and keep Call June at 508.909.4062 or email seniors indoors. It may not be until 2021 that normal attendances resume, many A Real Keeper [email protected] crafters agree. to advertise on this page. For now, Gov. Charlie Baker’s closure of nonessential businesses statewide was extended through May 4. 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said Karen. week. So, to meet the increased need, When someone is in need, Church weekly trucks are arriving with member or not, they meet with the 84,000 pounds (about 42 tons) to replen- Church leader (called ‘Bishop’) who has ish the Bishops’ Storehouse, which, at responsibility for their geographic area. 50,000 (The Web site ChurchofJesusChrist.org square feet, is the smallest among the will help locate the Church leader in any 163 Storehouses in the nation. particular area.) Fulfilling the need is a multi-step pro- Working together, the Bishop and cess. Once a month, members of the the person in need determine the best Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day plan to meet the need, and a Bishops’ Saints are asked to fast for two meals Storehouse order is prepared. The per- and donate the amount they would have son in need takes the spent on the two meals as their ‘Fast order to the Storehouse and it is filled Offering.’ Fast Offerings are then used with the needed food, household, and to build the Storehouses, purchase those personal commodities not able to be made or pro- hygiene supplies. . . plus a smile and duced by Church owned farms and fac- an appropriately ‘socially distanced’ tories, and to pay the professional truck HUG and expression of support. drivers who distribute the goods to the The Dustys fully understand that various Storehouses across the nation. when providing loving help, often the The vast majority of those who work on ‘loving’ part is more important than the farms, dehydrate and pack the food, the ‘tangible’ help of food and supplies. and so forth, are volunteers who, like the “In many ways, the Storehouse’ most Dustys have said, “Yes, I’ll step forward; important role is not the provision of yes, I’ll lend a hand.” food, but rather as a place to find hope--- So, in practice, the Fast Offerings go a Spiritual Storehouse”, said Jim. These very far. The Fast Offerings and the are difficult times but anytime someone efforts of the volunteers reflect a commit- is in need, perhaps the most courageous ment to serving worldwide neighbors in and difficult act for them to take is the need and, perhaps equally important, step to seek help. Jim and Karen feel they demonstrate a sense of love for all blessed and humbled to be involved in brothers and sisters. providing that help. The Storehouse has two sections. The Generally, it takes about 15 volunteers primary part is for the fulfilling of the to make the Storehouse function. But needs of those possessing order forms with the current COVID-19 virus issue, from the Bishop for their geographic the need for Storehouse commodities area. The other section serves as a Home and services has greatly increased. In the Storage Center where anyone may pur- last few weeks, the need has increased so chase #10 cans of such items as dried greatly that 35 volunteers work at each apples, potato flakes, flour, sugar, beans, session. Karen noted that there is no and so forth, most of which have a 30 difficulty in finding personnel; as soon year shelf life. These items are univer- as the need for more volunteers is com- sally grown on Church owned farms, municated, Church members say, “Yes, prepared by volunteers and sold at cost I’ll be there.” to those who want to increase their The Storehouse, located in Worcester, preparedness for the vicissitudes of Courtesy is not the only place that requires the life. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, presence of personnel. Frequently, a the sales from the Home Storage Center Karen and Jim Dusty of Warren, members of the local congregation of the Church of Jesus Bishops’ Storehouse refrigerated truck averaged $300 every two weeks. In the Christ of Latter-day Saints which meets in North Brookfield, are immersed in a journey of with a 26,000 pound (13 ton) capacity is last two weeks, the sales have amounted serving their neighbors in need from all corners of New England. packed with commodities in bulk and to about $16,000. delivers the supplies for distribution to In addition to providing food and com- WEST BROOKFIELD — “Yes, I’ll step “Yes,” and then set about figuring out satellite locations in diverse corners of modities to those in need and providing forward; yes, I’ll lend a hand.” “Yes” how to reorganize their lives to accom- New England from Boston to Pittsfield products to those who are seeking to makes all the difference. modate the demands of the huge task of and Southern Connecticut to Maine. purchase long term food storage items Karen and Jim Dusty of Warren, mem- directing the Bishops’ Storehouse while Volunteers are awaiting at the satellite for personal preparedness, the Bishops’ bers of the local congregation of the also meeting the responsibilities of their destinations to help unload and dis- Storehouse also shares its funding with Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day multiple existing jobs by which they tribute the needed supplies. Distances local unrelated agencies such as food Saints which meets in North Brookfield, sustain the financial needs of daily life. are smaller in New England than else- banks, soup kitchens and other groups are immersed in a journey of serving “Knowing that we are in the right where in the nation but the use of satel- through grants. There,are 16 Stakes (a their neighbors in need from all corners place, at the right time, doing the right lite locations brings the help to those in division within the Church containing of New England. thing, for the right reason, makes all the need but for whom travel to Worcester about 10 individual congregations each) Life has interesting twists and turns. difference,” said Karen. would not be practicable. within the region served by the Bishops’ More than a year ago, the Dustys were “We love the people we serve. The In ordinary times, one fully loaded Storehouse in Worcester. Each Stake’s asked to undertake a huge task: to serve people we serve are in need. The reason 45 foot,18 wheeler truck arrives month- ecclesiastical leader (Stake President) a ‘full-time’ mission as the unpaid direc- for their need is irrelevant. All are our ly from the regional warehouse in may propose funding up to $1000 in tors of the Bishops’ Storehouse of the brothers and sisters and we treat them Indianapolis. But in the recent weeks, cash or commodities for an agency that Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day as family. The mission to serve all as the need has escalated greatly due to the serves those in need within that Stake’s Saints, located in Worcester and which our brothers and sisters extends beyond pandemic; indeed a five-month supply of boundaries. serves all of New England. They said members of the Church; it is universal,” commodities has been distributed in one Days are long and the work is hard. 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Scammers, 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, April 10, 2020 First Congregational Church adopts unique ministry approach during outbreak NORTH BROOKFIELD “My goal is to always be apart. — For many years the faithful to the Scriptures, One viewer said, “Our First Congregational to encourage, challenge, family just joins in with Church made videos of its comfort and engage my the praise band, sing- Sunday worship services audience with a relevant ing in our living room.” for the Public Access message that God can use Another said, “I sense Channel. In recent years to change and transform our oneness in the Spirit, the Church has utilized lives (my own included). in spite of the separa- the Internet. With the I want to present a mes- tion.” onset of the Coronavirus, sage that speaks deep- Byron Ake, who has the church has increased ly to both the longtime recorded the services for its use of the Internet to believer and the person more than 16 years, said, provide access to worship who is skeptical and not “I’m just here to do my services for members and as knowledgeable about thing like I have done for friends. the Bible. So, my goal is years. I’m glad what we Pastor Joe Shea said, this: At the end of the are doing is blessing peo- “It has really been a service I want people to ple.” team effort. In addition see what was presented Mark W. McGrail, who to recording the worship as so relevant that they has led praise for decades, services, many people are comfortable to invite describes his feelings are involved in distance others to come, or in this as follows: “Our praise planning and personal case to watch! “ team is very grateful to care. We are ensuring Anyone watching the be part of the Internet that everyone is called or service on Sunday will services. It’s unique to contacted every week. A find a small band leading reach people outside of team makes sure that our praise, with words post- our church walls. The website, Facebook and ed on the screen. Then first week would have being built.” on Sunday mornings at church website, https:// YouTube pages are kept Pastor Shea shares a mes- been a strange experi- Each week, pastor Shea 11:00. The videos can be firstchurchnb.org, or the up to date. Others are pro- sage from the Bible. ence if we focused on the records a five to seven found at https://www. Facebook page https:// ducing a weekly newslet- empty pews. Instead, we minute midweek update youtube.com/user/ www.facebook.com/first- ter that is distributed by Pastor Shea continued: remembered that we sing on the church’s YouTube Firstchurchnb/videos churchnb/ . email. For those without “When we record the ser- and play for an audience channel. Sunday wor- . For the latest informa- internet access, we mail vice at the church, we of One. As we continue ship services are posted tion you can access the copies of the newsletter have a very limited few to to lead praise, it’s a great and DVD’s of the service. record, run the computer feeling to know people All these activities are and sound, and provide are praising the Lord in Sean O’Rourke of Spencer inducted contributing to the care music that complements their homes.” of our church and com- the sermon. Leading As Pastor Shea put it, munity. “ worship in this man- “Despite the tragedy the into Omicron Delta Epsilon ner is surreal for sure. world and our nation With social distancing The few people who are face, I see God working in essential to everyone’s there sit far apart. I can all of this. We understand International Honor Society safety, a new approach look around the whole the depth of the grief WORCESTER — Assumption’s Department of Economics, Finance, and had to be adopted. church as I would on any and pray for all who are International Business has announced that Sean O’Rourke, of Spencer, has Pastor Shea stated, other Sunday. I think of hurting. In this difficult become a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society for “Worship and presenting all the people and where time, the number of peo- those who study economics. a scripture-based sermon they usually sit, and I ple joining us for worship “We are pleased to welcome Sean as a new member of Assumption’s chapter is something that we all am comforted that they is growing. People who of Omicron Delta Epsilon,” said Colleen Fahy, Ph.D., professor of economics and knew had to continue in are attending safely from have been on the fringe the honor society’s advisor. “At Assumption, as a part of the Grenon School of some form. It’s a dynam- their homes. I certainly or who have never wor- Business, economics majors engage with the foundations of a liberal arts educa- ic situation for sure and long for the day we can shipped at our church are tion to develop strong written and effective communication skills as well as the we recognize that how we return and be together, watching and comment- ability to think critically and quantitatively. Sean has demonstrated a passion for do it today may change but in the meantime, I see ing on services. When rigorous inquiry and analysis, a skill necessary to succeed in this field.” tomorrow. We are grate- God at work.” we return to the church To qualify as a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, students must be an econom- ful for the technology that building my prayer is ics major and carry at least a 3.0 grade point average in both the major and in his enables us to do this. But Easter Sunday is on that they all join us. I am or her overall studies. the safety of everyone is April 12, and will mark saddened at not meeting For more information on Assumption, visit www.assumption.edu. certainly a primary con- the fourth Internet wor- together, especially on Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption in Worcester, Assumption cern as well. So, a lot of ship service. It is not ideal Easter and throughout College is a Catholic liberal arts institution that offers undergraduate students 33 phone calls, text messag- that this church and oth- Holy Week. However, I majors and 49 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional es and emails have been ers throughout the world am also encouraged at studies; as well as master’s and continuing education degrees and professional essential to coordinate will be unable to worship the number of people certificate programs-each through an educational experience that is grounded in our efforts and determine together physically. Still turning toward God in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The curriculum enables students to gain how we were going to the church chooses to this time of need, and the a depth and breadth of knowledge that leads to professional success and personal accomplish our goals. worship together, though community that is still fulfillment. Students-whether on the Worcester campus or at the College’s Rome, Italy, campus-become engaged participants in Assumption’s classic liberal arts education, exploring new ideas and making connections across disciplines. To prepare for the workforce, students learn cutting-edge theory and best practices, conduct innovative research, and develop excellent communication and criti- Place Motors is proud to sponsor cal-analysis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for their thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information about Assumption College, please visit www.assumption.edu. j j j j j j Friday’s Child QCC awarded National Hi! My name is Brianna and I am learning how to ride a horse! Science Foundation grant Brianna is a fun teenage girl programs. According finding ways in which of Hispanic descent. Some of WORCESTER to Jacob Longacre, to engage and inspire Brianna’s favorite activities are — Quinsigamond associate professor of students in the world listening to music and reading. Community College Electronics Engineering of STEM, particularly (QCC) was recent- Technology at QCC, the those students in mid- She also loves animals and has ly awarded a $298,108 new Robotics Technician dle and high school. For recently started to learn how to National Science Certificate will be based many years QCC has ride a horse. Brianna does a Foundation (NSF) Grant on input from industries been involved with the great job caring for young chil- for a new Robotics within the region, as well VEX Robotics programs. Technician Certificate as local high schools and These programs and dren, and she has expressed Brianna program. The program four-year institution edu- competitions target high will be designed to offer cators. The hope is for school and middle school Age 17 wanting a job working with children when she gets older. She a curriculum that sup- the new certificate pro- students, in an effort ports technical com- gram to act as a conduit to increase interest in is currently in the tenth grade where she has made friends and good munication, teaches between K-12 robotics STEM from an early age. relationships with many of her teachers. problem-solving skills outreach programs. Brianna is legally freed for adoption and can be placed in a one or and offers a strong inte- “These programs gration of industry-rec- “We want to be sensi- expand students’ interest two-parent home with or without other children. Brianna has stated ognized certifications. tive to industries’ needs, in STEM and connects she enjoys living in a suburban area versus somewhere that is rural Underrepresented QCC how things are chang- those students who may or an inner-city. Interested families should be open to maintain four student populations that ing, and bring more of not have these types of visits per year with Brianna’s siblings. She also has other relatives participate in QCC’s that interest and need technology opportuni- existing robotics com- to the program,” “Mr. ties,” Mr. Longacre said. she would like to maintain contact with once placed. munity outreach pro- Longacre said. “We want our certificate grams will directly ben- program to get these stu- Who Can Adopt? efit from the program. While QCC faculty and dents excited and inter- Additionally, other bene- staff have already begun ested in robotics.” Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? ficiaries targeted include reaching out to industry If you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and 400 pre-college and leaders, the grant fund- “The awarding of this room in your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting undergraduate students, ing will now enable QCC NSF Grant enables us child. Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experi- who have demonstrated to formally begin a com- to develop new career interest in robotics tech- prehensive fact-finding pathways for students,” enced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. nology. process. This summer, said QCC President Dr. The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, QCC will establish a local Luis Pedraja. “We must interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, Robotics education business and industry teach not only for today’s is not a new concept at leadership team for robot- industry needs, but also and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your QCC. It is already a part ics, to identify and pri- teach to the needs of the family will be a good match for. of the College’s manufac- oritize the skills desired future. I believe this pro- To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachu- turing and mechatronics by local employers. The gram will be a gateway to goal is to self-sufficiency for many setts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-964-6273 or visit have the students.” www.mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will pilot pro- have “a permanent place to call HOME.” DURKIN & SONS gram tested For more informa- and in place tion about QCC, con- Trucking Co. within tact Josh Martin, three years. Director of Institutional j j j j j j Trash Communications at 508- j Removal One key 854-7513 or jmartin@qcc. component mass.edu. Weekly to the pro- Pickups gram is Cleanouts ~ Reliable ~ www.durkintrucking.com To sponsor Friday’s Child call Patricia at 508-909-4135 x321 Spencer Contact Your Sales Representative Today. or email [email protected] 508-885-4499 508-764-4325 Friday, April 10, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 Second Chance founder publishes new book

Joe Blancato began writing the book Dedication Inspired an Animal Welfare Second Chance board member almost eight years ago to capture the Revolution” chronicles the nonprofit’s Heather Gablaski helped pen the book’s stories that Sheryl told him throughout evolution from a small, foster-based back cover to let readers know the book the years. shelter to the animal welfare organiza- is about more than animal welfare. “It tion that serves as a role model across is the story of someone who didn’t take “I don’t think Sheryl ever fully the country by focusing on the causes of ‘no’ for an answer and found she needed understood the magnitude of all she animal homelessness instead of simply to travel ‘unleashed’ if she was going to has done,” says Joe who notes that the dealing with the aftermath. It begins accomplish her goal.” Second Chance founder works round with the origins of Sheryl’s love of ani- the clock in the name of animals and mals in her early childhood and closes “Walking Off Leash” is avail- rarely has a moment to look back at her with a chapter entitled “The Journey able in paperback and eBook on accomplishments. Continues.” In between, readers watch Amazon. Signed copies will be avail- the small shelter grow and follow Sheryl able at Second Chance locations when Sheryl Blancato, a self-described on her heartbreaking rescue mission it’s safe to permit visitors back into “reluctant autobiographer” who is still after Hurricane Katrina. buildings without restrictions. surprised that anyone would want to read her story, only agreed to publish the book so she could donate 100 percent of the proceeds to Second Chance to Originally, the selected students were Courtesy help pets in need. HISTORY DAY slated to compete in a regional compe- continued from page A1 Co-authors Sheryl Blancato and Joe Blancato, tition on March 7 at Quabbin Regional Sr. According to Sheryl, “Right now, the High School. They would have com- the next stage of the National History need is great. It’s imperative that we peted against other schools in central Day program. keep our vet hospitals and our adoption Massachusetts, with a chance to partic- EAST BROOKFIELD — Last Saturday center open for all the pets and pet own- ipate in the state competition in April. The top two finishers in the perfor- should have been a night of support and ers who truly need help.” If they had been selected to move on mance category focused on the topics celebration for Second Chance. It was from there, they would have had the of women’s rights and the American also to be the book launch of “Walking Sheryl hopes the book proceeds can opportunity to present their projects in Revolution. In the group documentary Off Leash” written by Sheryl Blancato help defray all the extra costs of keeping Washington, D.C. and her husband, Joe Blancato, the doors open with mounting supply category, the top projects were on Marie Curie and Ruby Bridges. Sr. When the event was postponed in costs as a result of all the extra pre- “Unfortunately, that changed on light of the current COVID-19 situation, cautions put in place to safeguard the March 6 when the regional competition The group exhibit category saw win- the Blancatos decided to release the health of visitors and staff alike. was canceled due to COVID-19,” project ning projects on Frida Kahlo and the book online. leaders wrote. “Instead, they will be space race, while the individual exhibits The book, subtitled “How Passion and competing in a virtual state competition saw presentations on predicting storms throughout April. If their projects are and Claudette Colvin. selected to move on to the national level, they will be competing in a similar vir- The group Web site category featured QCC community donates supplies tual competition.” winning presentations on Jesse Owens

and the invention of the internet. The To learn more about the National individual website category drew pre- History Day program, visit www.nhd. to area healthcare facilities sentations on the Renaissance and org. Katherine Johnson. WORCESTER — As the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis deepens, They are taken to Worcester Quinsigamond Community College fac- Polytechnic Institute (WPI) where they ulty, staff, students and alumni have are either autoclaved or UV irradiated, For those interested in the fight against COVID- come together to assist area hospitals depending on the mask material (any- VOLUNTEERS volunteering, or sched- 19. Businesses can reg- continued from page A1 and healthcare facilities. The College’s thing that contains plastic will melt uling an appointment to ister to donate supplies science department recently donated 45 in an autoclave), packaged in sterile pick up items from the by visiting the organi- dates,” Cooney said. cases of nitrile gloves to Massachusetts pouches and distributed by MEMA. food pantry, please con- zation’s Web site, www. Any resident in need of Emergency Management Agency tact Cooney at the num- WorcesterChamber.org. basic food supplies is wel- (MEMA). “However, many people know people ber listed above. Also, residents are come to attend the food personally who are working in high The food pantry is asked to consider becom- pantry. Proof of residen- “This totals 45,000 gloves, which will risk healthcare settings that are asking located at 759 Main St. ing an MRC volunteer cy is required; this can go to hospitals and healthcare facilities for these masks. For example, I know Additionally, there are to help your community include a current driver’s in the most need,” said QCC President that a client at an ER veterinary hospi- plenty of other ways for respond to public health license or a utility bill Dr. Luis Pedraja. tal just made masks for the entire staff residents to give back emergencies. Volunteers with the address labeled. to alleviate pressure on their dwindling throughout the area. are currently needed in “If anyone is unable to Other initiatives by the QCC com- surgical mask supply. I made masks The Worcester Regional our area. For more infor- get to the pantry due to munity include a project spearheaded for my brother, Boris Yanachkov (he Chamber of Commerce mation on the process, health concerns or have by Lee Duerden, associate professor is also a QCC student) who is currently is currently asking busi- visit www.MAResponds. specific requests, they of Manufacturing Technology. Mr. working at IPG Photonics as an essen- nesses to donate critical org. can call me at 774-368- Duerden is utilizing QCC’s Fab Lab tial employee. Not to mention all of the medical supplies for our 0438,” Cooney said. and its form lab resin printers to make grocery store workers, delivery driv- healthcare providers in respirator masks that have removable ers, and other essential workers who HEPA filters, capable of filtration rates may not have access to a mask,” she to 0.01 microns. In comparison, accord- said. ing to the Centers for Disease Controls, N95 filtering face piecerespirators fil- Classes and labs at QCC’s Center ter out at least 95% of very small (0.3 for Healthcare and Workforce micron) particles. N95 FFRs are capa- Development, located at 25 Federal ble of filtering out all types of particles, Street, Worcester have also made dona- including bacteria and viruses. Mr. tions to: Duerden has currently printed proto- types that are being tested and utilized • UMASS Medical School - N95 by 10 area nurses. masks, gloves, gowns, surgical masks • Harrington Hospital – Gowns, QCC students are also taking part and surgical masks in the crusade to help out. QCC stu- • Salmon Healthcare – Gowns, dent Ilina Ivanova is a Liberal Arts gloves and surgical masks Biology major, due to graduate this • Knollwood Nursing Home – May. Ms. Ivanova has begun sew- Gowns, gloves and surgical masks ing masks after finding a Facebook group, “Worcester Stitchers for “In these unprecedented times, we Health,” where people share patterns must all do our part and try and help online. These masks also enable a filter mitigate the medical supply demand to be inserted. our hospitals and healthcare facilities are facing,” said QCC President Dr. “I have made about 25 masks so far Luis Pedraja. “We will continue to do and I plan on making as many as I can. everything we can to assist our health- They take about 20-25 minutes to sew care workers who work tirelessly on each, depending on the template,” she the front lines.” said, adding that the masks can either be dropped off at a drop box at the For more information about QCC, home of the coordinator of Worcester contact Josh Martin, Director of Stitchers for Health, or the coordinator Institutional Communications at 508- will make arrangements to safely pick 854-7513 or [email protected]. them up.

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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWPOINT Frank G. Chilinski etters to the ditor President and Publisher L E CARES Act Brendan Berube Do you want to be blessed? offers help for Editor supply us with spiritual nourishment o the Editor: if we let Him. Don’t be surprise if investors, small We have the responsibility and the God allows us to go without to help us ability to change [choice] our tempo- realize that we need God, that apart Editorial rary life here on earth into blessings from God, Jesus we can do nothing and into eternal bliss in heaven or [John 15: 5] God, Jesus first desire is businesses eternal hell, the choice is ours. The to help us grow spiritually and for us formula is a simple found in Psalm to desire first Him, His kingdom and 34, it is an action of choice to acknowl- other things will be given us beside. As we go through the coronavirus Finding a edge and to reverence God, Jesus as [Matthew 6: 33] and Psalm 34: 9-10. crisis, we are all, first and foremost, the creator and authority of all life and To fear [reverence [the Lord concerned about the health of our loved death on earth. God, Jesus is to reverence God with ones and com- God promises to bless the people obedience. We need to fear, not fear munities. But silver lining who accept His Son Jesus in their to be afraid of God but to reverence Financial the econom- hearts. Those blessings require our God because He is the creator of every- ic implica- choice, we need to acknowledge, accept thing that exist and because God the is Focus tions of the and participate in Jesus. It is only in maker, authority, ordaining the laws, virus have This editorial is being written imme- and through Jesus God promises to moral laws, commandments, God is JEFF also weighed diately after our Editor returned from deliver us from fears [verse 4] save us proposing to us if anyone loves me BURDICK heavily on a walk around town. While we are all out of our troubles [verse 6] guard and [God, Jesus] he or she will obey my our minds. undergoing a complete change in the deliver us [verse 7] show us goodness teachings [John 14: 2-3] How do we However, if way we live our lives, and the reason is [verse 8] supply our needs [verse 9] lis- reverence God, Jesus! We start by you’re an investor or a business owner, scary and horrifying, there is a silver ten when we talk to Him [verse 15] and controlling our immoral ways and you just got some help from Washington lining. This coronavirus has caused a redeem us [verse 22] however we must focusing on our salvation and that – and it could make a big difference, at do our part. We need, must seek Him, requires a commitment that starts camaraderie among people that seems least in the short term, for your finan- to break through barriers of religion, God, Jesus [verse 4,10] crying out to with confession, repentance and pro- Jesus [Verse 6, 17] trust in Jesus [verse fessing Jesus by seeking, pursuing cial future. race, political beliefs, socioeconomic 6] fear [reverence] God, Jesus [verse 7, Jesus with our heart so that we can status or where we live in the world. We 9] refrain from lying, deceiving [verse receive the Holy Spirit who will guide Specifically, the passage of the $2 truly are all in this together. 13] we must turn from evil and do and help us to live God’s will, desire trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and During our walk, we saw entire fam- good, seek peace [verse 14] humble [Matthew 5: 11-14] Economic Security (CARES) Act offers, ilies slowly strolling up and down side yourself [verse 18] [that is a difficult In this world, we will experience among other provisions, the following: streets, with no real destination, simply one for me] and serve God, Jesus daily troubles, hardship, pain, grief, sorrow, Expanded unemployment benefits enjoying the sun and warmer weather. [verse 22] failures frustrations that can physical- – The CARES Act provides $250 billion It was nice to slow down enough to What does it mean to “taste and ly and emotionally wear us down. We for extended unemployment insurance, notice the cracks in the sidewalks, or see?” It means to check it out, do your must try to remain faithful in spite of expands eligibility and provides work- notice the intricate woodwork on the old research about God’s credential! God our circumstances and God promises ers with an additional $600 per week for houses we passed. Seeing the communi- is offering us a warm and welcoming to be close to us, to be the source of four months, in addition to what state ty through a new, calmer, less stressed invitation to seek Him through Jesus our power, courage, perseverance to programs pay. The package will also pair of eyes was interesting. While a and see for our self if He is real. Try help us overcome when we focus on cover the self-employed, independent cloud of uncertainty hangs above all of it! I am sure you will be blessed! Jesus who is our source, our cour- contractors and “gig economy” work- us, it’s clear that despite the unknown, However, you need to take the first age and wisdom. Pray daily not to ers. Obviously, if your employment has shoulders have dropped a bit, and we step. frustrated with life, pray and confess been affected, these benefits can be a have been forced to slow down and just When we accept Jesus in faith you need God’s help, and thank God, lifeline. Furthermore, the benefits could be present. These are stressful times, no we receive the knowledge of God, our Jesus for His help and the help you are help you avoid liquidating some long- doubt, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed that life becomes complete as we trust God, anticipating, because without faith we term investments you’ve earmarked for the majority of people seem to appear Jesus daily [verse 8] cannot please God and God cannot retirement just to meet your daily cash more relaxed. [This, of course, does not You say you believe in God, but help us. [Hebrew 11: 6] God helps and flow needs. include those on the front lines fighting you have not made a commitment delivers those who are humble in spir- Direct payments – Individuals will to follow God’s ways and or to trust it, [verse 19] this virus, to whom we say a heartfelt receive a one-time payment of up to in Jesus. Well! Today is as good a When we humbly reverence God, thank you.] $1,200; this amount is reduced for day as any to begin to take a chance. Jesus God protects us against evil and There are so many unknowns when To follow God, Jesus means we need redeems His servant and no one will incomes over $75,000 and eliminated it comes to this situation. We don’t to change our attitude from doubt to be condemned who takes refuge, faith- altogether at $99,000. Joint filers will know when it will end, we don’t know trust, if you don’t have a place of fully committed to God, Jesus. [verse receive up to $2,400, which will be whether the virus will mutate when the worship you need to find one and you 20] that is a promise you can depend reduced for incomes over $150,000 and warmer weather we’ve all be waiting start by recognizing God, Jesus with on [John 3: 16-18] the choice is yours, eliminated at $198,000 for joint filers for finally arrives, and we don’t know respect and gratitude for the sacrifice however, we need a derecho — derech with no children. Plus, taxpayers with how it will affect our economy or our Jesus willingly suffered for us allow- is a Hebrew word meaning a path, children will receive an extra $500 for livelihoods in the long run. What we ing himself to be subjected to humility a path, a way of life to God, we need each dependent child under the age of do know is that, again, we are all in this and the cross so that you and me could to develop godly ways, godly habits, 17. If you don’t need this money for an together. be redeemed, saved and live eternally godly consistency and practice’s. We immediate need, you might consider Strangers are stopping strangers (at with Him, God, Jesus in heaven that need to turn all our ways, plans into putting it into a low-risk, liquid account a safe distance, of course) and having Jesus has prepared for us, those who holy ways that carry on throughout as part of an emergency fund. conversations that go beyond the weath- have made a confession, profession of our daily lives. We need to allow No penalty on early withdrawals er. This outbreak has created a need for faith in God, Jesus God’s plans to flow through us so that – Typically, you’d have to pay a 10% us to talk and to relate to each other for I need, we need to be honest we can reverence Him and be able to penalty on early withdrawals from comfort, and to simply process what is with each other; just because we con- share His plans in us and through us IRAs, 401(k)s and similar retirement happening. fess and make a profession of faith to with others. It is our responsibility, accounts. Under the CARES Act, this While passing by a gentleman get- Jesus does not mean God will give us choice to give God, Jesus a derech, a penalty will be waived for individuals ting ready to grill his dinner on the everything we want, God does prom- path that He can work though us. who qualify for COVID-19 relief and/ back porch, we struck up a conversa- ise to bless our needs, God knows our All this can be obtained when or in plans that allow COVID-19 distri- tion about going stir crazy, sharing a needs better than we do, God knows we remain obedient to God’s moral butions. Withdrawals will still be tax- few laughs and well wishes, and then our heart better than we do, God is and dietary law as Jesus was; Jesus able, but the taxes can be spread out we were on our way. People have our creator and God promises to bless was never sick and always obedi- over three years. Still, you might want us in our needs. God knows what we ent [Matthew 11: 28] [John 3: 16-18] slowed down enough to lift their heads to avoid taking early withdrawals, as from their phones, laptops, steering need, our deepest desires, however, [Philippians 2: 5] [1 Peter 2: 5] [1 John we have a responsibility to trust God, 5: 3] Amen! you’ll want to keep your retirement wheels and television sets to open their accounts intact as long as possible. Jesus with true faith that God knows Roland Blais eyes fully to the world around them. best and God’s priority for us is to Brookfield Suspension of required withdrawals There are more smiles and head nods – Once you turn 72, you’ll be required to exchanged. People are making more take withdrawals from your traditional eye contact with one another, almost to Social distancing IRA and 401(k). The CARES Act waives say yes, I’m uncertain too, but we will these required minimum distributions be all right. To the Editor: spring breakers infecting each other for 2020. If you’re in this age group, With nowhere to go aside from home In two weeks, the number of corona- and then driving back home. 9 gover- but you don’t need the money, you can and work (for some of us who also virus infections in the US went from nors have still not issued stay-at-home let your retirement accounts continue deserve thanks for continuing to put 15,000 with 200 deaths to 270,000 infec- orders while Rhode Island is arresting growing on a tax-deferred basis. their health at risk so we have groceries tions with 7,000 deaths. As of today, Massachusetts residents who sneak Increase of retirement plan loan limit and supplies to live on), priorities have Sunday, April 5, the rate of infection into their state without quarantine – Retirement plan investors who quali- shifted. People have used this time to in the US has not yet slowed down. to play golf. This is not going away fy for COVID-19 relief can now borrow really think about what matters in their I don’t think we can say that things if there is going to be re-infections up to $100,000 from their accounts, up lives. They have caught up on their are being competently handled. The surging in wave after wave from the from $50,000, provided their plan allows reading, or re-visited old hobbies and USNS Comfort is docked in New York middle of the country and the south. loans. We recommend that you explore house projects that have sat dormant City with only three patients because Crisis tends to drive inequality, other options, such as the direct pay- for years. nobody seems to be in charge of triag- and this one is no different. Being ments, to bridge the gap on current Finally, this situation gives us all an ing who goes where. Something like quarantined in a third floor walkup expenses and if you choose to take a plan excuse an excuse to just ‘be.’ Could it one third of the tests are errors – false apartment is a lot worse than a 2,500 loan work with your financial adviser be that people can really benefit from positives or false negatives. We have square foot house with a yard. Who to develop strategies to pay back these simplifying their lives? How will things not mobilized in the way you would can work from home? Members of the funds over time to reduce any long-term look when the world re-opens? We have think that a country with a first-class knowledge economy, and very dis- impact to your retirement goals. a feeling that people will be friendlier military, first-class bureaucracies, or proportionately those who are college Small-business loans – The CARES and more appreciative of being able first-class medical system should. It’s educated. Who are essential workers? Act provides $349 billion to help small to clink beer mugs and raise a toast at worrisome. This isn’t politics, this is Doctors and nurses come to mind, businesses – those with fewer than their local watering holes. Perhaps peo- incompetence. among other medical professionals. 500 employees – retain workers and ple will find the value in slowing down. This is a national calamity, an epi- Who are non-essential workers that avoid closing up shop. A significant We are living in a point in history demiological disaster if you will. To can’t work from home? Restaurants, part of this small business relief is the that will live on in perpetuity. These Trump’s credit, his acceptance of real- service industry, basically anybody Paycheck Protection Program. This ini- few months will be read about and dis- ity has helped a lot and made a differ- that does something for people that tiative provides federally guaranteed cussed for decades to come, long after ence. Trump doing a 180 on COVID-19 they could do themselves. The mas- loans to small businesses who main- we are gone, as we look back now and has brought the folks at Fox News sive unemployment we are seeing tain payroll during this emergency. wonder about simple things like what along who have brought along the is very concentrated at the bottom, Significantly, these loans may be for- it would have been like to live without rest of the country. It is sad that we driving inequality worse. My fear is given if borrowers use the loans for electricity or a way to keep our food needed the ignoramus-in-Chief to give that after this is all over, the service payroll and other essential business cold. We’re not sure there has ever the green light to Fox News to tell industry won’t bounce back now that expenses (such as mortgage interest, been a time when the entire society has the deplorables it is no longer a hoax people with money got used to doing rent and utilities) and maintain their shut down, when town squares look like but a real threat. There is no longer things for themselves, cooking, clean- payroll during the crisis. ghost towns or something out of a movie anybody in the country who argues it ing, even cutting their own hair. We’ll be in a challenging economic set with no one in sight. is some sort of a Democratic hoax to There is a reason that the US is environment for some time, but the To those reporters and editors to jeopardize the president’s reelection. the world hotspot, where infection CARES Act should give us a positive come after us, we will tell you that these There has not been that assumption rates continue to grow. Not just the jolt – and brighten our outlook. times are surreal. Despite not knowing of national leadership, at least of a con- number of infections, but the acceler- what’s going on and watching the news stant and consistent manner and this ation or the second order derivative This article was written by Edward change every day, people are generally remains a problem. All hands have of the cases continues to climb. Even Jones for use by your local Edward in good spirits and are finding ways to to be on deck and the state-by-state in states that are taking it seriously, Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact decrease stress and otherwise find some approach that we have been doing has the people are not. I know of several Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones sort of joy. not been effective. Some states were examples in this state where non-es- Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 taking it seriously while Florida has Turn To LETTER page A9 or [email protected].

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How was this handled in China? LETTER You were given a once a week appoint- Restrictions must be lifted from private businesses continued from page A8 ment to buy food and supplies and if found outside otherwise you would be To the Editor: very short of expectations (number sential businesses have declared them- taken home and your door welded shut To Governor Baker and our State of predicted hospitalizations, deaths, selves essential. I know about sticky because you’ve abused your door priv- Legislators: how fatality rates are measured). paper manufacturers that are operat- ileges. In France, Italy, and Spain you These are unprecedented times. We See More ing, gun manufacturers, candle manu- needed to fill out a form stating your support all efforts to reverse the cur- Private entities must be able to start factures, parts for commercial airliner business to be outside. In the United rent trend and to allow businesses to to make their own decisions, how to in-flight entertainment, rubber soles States, our individualistic freedom is begin to reopen. Allowing economic mitigate risks, just as the designat- for shoes, and I’ve even heard about fueling the virus spreading out of con- activity to resume will result in fewer ed “essential” businesses are doing a sporting goods manufacturer that is trol. Controlling exponential growth of deaths and less destruction than the now (e.g., grocery stores erecting plas- operating. Gov. Baker had a nine-page current virus. A danger not only to tic shields at the checkout, wearing a pandemic and individualistic freedom list of essential industries and it seems Americans but to the world that ulti- masks, social distancing with floor is incompatible. that if you felt that fiscal March or Q1 mately depends on us. markers). The scary part about this is when was essential then you merely declared The fallout is otherwise too great and how it will end. It won’t really end yourself essential. Of course, now we economically in the short term but until there is a vaccine and that is 12-18 are in fiscal April and Q2 and that is Private entities must be able to start especially in the long term. A crashed months away. The other way it can now essential. to make their own decisions, how to economy does not spring back to life mostly end is that most of us get it, get Ok, so businesses are flouting this. mitigate risks, just as the designat- upon a government’s decree. No stim- very sick, and many die. Eighty per- What about the people? I have heard sto- ed “essential” businesses are doing ulus checks from D.C.’s printing press cent recover without hospitalization, ries of young people who live with sev- now (e.g., grocery stores erecting plas- offsets actual economic activity. That 15 percent only need oxygen, which can eral roommates in big cities. They all tic shields at the checkout, wearing means livelihoods lost and yes, it be administered by the National Guard have boyfriends/girlfriends they don’t masks, social distancing with floor means LIVES lost, standards of living at the DCU Center. We don’t have markers). diminished for decades after this cri- live with and they are still seeing each enough ventilators for the 5 percent to The fallout is otherwise too great sis passes. After all, we don’t take all other. So some of them are essential get it all at once. Those that recover will economically in the short term but cars off the road because of the huge workers, others are fraudulent essential be immune, eventually creating herd especially in the long term. A crashed death toll from car accidents. We add workers, they are seeing a small group immunity with a low level infection economy does not spring back to life regulations, protections, and indus- of friends, and each person has 5-10 rate. upon a government’s decree. No stim- tries innovate to maximize safety. people they see regularly and then each Our choices are uncontrolled out- ulus checks from D.C.’s printing press What is at stake are the unintended of them has 5-10… We are not socially break leaving 5 percent dead, “flatten offsets actual economic activity. That consequences of policy often made distancing. It is just spreading slower the curve” so that over the next 12 means livelihoods lost and yes, it with good intentions but not enough than when bars and restaurants were months the medical system does not means lives lost, standards of living deliberation. The toll it can take is open. I see neighborhood kids playing become overwhelmed, leaving 1 percent diminished for decades after this cri- on health, mental illness, livelihood, together, building forts, building bike dead, or a Draconian quarantine where sis passes. After all, we don’t take all families, quality of life and welfare ramps – big hoards of kids who then all we board up the doors and windows cars off the road because of the huge with higher suicide rates, domestic go back to their families. I know being death toll from car accidents. We add violence, derailed education, short- of those not in compliance to whip it isolated with your kids is terrible, but regulations, protections, and indus- er life spans and decrease in public fast leaving only a few thousand dead. playing with other neighborhood kids tries innovate to maximize safety. health services. And as always the It seems like we want to “flatten the isn’t social distancing. I know of adults What is at stake are the unintended poor among us will suffer the most curve” but we aren’t serious about it so who are still meeting with friends to consequences of policy often made from a collapsed economy. we’re getting something in-between that play cards. with good intentions but not enough We are now finding that the virus and an uncontrolled outbreak. People are crowding the state parks, deliberation. The toll it can take is “models” that our government has the hiking trails, the beaches, and the on health, mental illness, livelihood, been depending upon to impose David Rosenberg families, quality of life and welfare restrictions on its citizens are falling playgrounds. That isn’t social distanc- with higher suicide rates, domestic very short of expectations (number ing. Spencer violence, derailed education, short- of predicted hospitalizations, deaths, er life spans and decrease in public how fatality rates are measured). health services. And as always the poor among us will suffer the most from a collapsed economy. We are now finding that the virus Thank you. “models” that our government has Anne Starzyk been depending upon to impose West Brookfield restrictions on its citizens are falling www.StonebridgePress.com

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As all home grow- KAREN heating, allow soil to cool and squeeze it into a ball. If the ball crum- Native American’s Rule: The American ers know, it takes TRAINOR before using. Note: heated bles when you release your fingers, the Indians passed this reliable tip on to careful planning and soil may give off an odor. soil is all set for digging. If the ball sticks European colonists, and many farmers many hours of labor ** together, the soil is still to wet to work. still rely on it today. Tender crops should to produce a boun- Never buy peat pots again! ** not be planted until the leaves on an oak tiful garden. While nearly every suc- Instead recycle those cardboard paper Storing, and sowing, seeds are not tree are as big as a squirrels ear (about cessful gardener has their own special towel and toilet paper rolls, Here’s how: longer a hassle with this tip: Simply put an inch or so long). Moon Signs: Many tricks to ensure a productive crop, the Cut them into pieces with scissors (a seeds in a clean, empty spice, seasoning natural gardeners plant successfully by novice planter may need a helping hand toilet paper roll should yield two; paper or Parmesan cheese shaker. If using the phases of the moon. Here’s how: to nudge green sprouts from uncoop- towel rolls, four). Line them up in a tiny seeds, add little cornstarch to keep Between the new moon and the first erative soil. If that’s the case, the fol- tray, touching each other to ensure that them from clumping together. When quarter: sow or transplant leafy plants lowing tips culled from various “green they remain upright and to slow the it’s time to plant, just shake them even- and those that bear seeds on the out- thumbed” sources may just be all you evaporation of moisture. Fill with pot- ly over the soil. side of the fruit, such as strawberries. need to make this upcoming season ting soil and plant as usual. And when *Here’s an easy way to gauge spac- Between the first quarter and the the most successful gardening year yet. the time comes to replant the seedlings, ing seeds in large flats: Cut a piece of full moon: plant crops whose seeds ** plant the whole pot, as the cardboard one-inch chicken mesh wire the size of develop inside the fruit, such as Starting Seedlings will disintegrate! the flat. Simply lay it on the soil and tomatoes, peas, beans and squash. You don’t have to pay big bucks ** plant a seed inside each hole for instant From the full moon to the last for packaged sterilized potting mix, as The addition of peat moss is necessary one-inch spacing. For two or tree inch quarter: plant root vegetables. you can sterilize your backyard soil to keep window boxes and other con- spacing, simply skip the correct num- Never plant from the last quarter to the at home! (For best results the soil tainer gardens properly watered. But, if ber of holes. new moon. should be moist and crumbly, nei- you are not wetting down the peat moss *Leftover garden seeds will likely ** ther soggy nor too dry.) To do: Put before adding it to the soil, you may sprout next year if you keep them in the Win Dinner for Two at the Publick two pounds of soil in a plastic turkey be doing your garden more harm than refrigerator in a tightly closed jar with House roasting bag. Do not seal the bag shut, good. Peat moss must be moistened a packet of silica gel. The gel packets Your tips can win you a great dinner as it could burst open. Place the bag before it is used in potting mixes. When can be recycled from vitamin bottles or for two at the historic Publick House in the microwave on high for two to dry, the substance actually repels water! even shoe boxes. Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send three minutes. Allow the soil to cool Here’s how to pretreat it: If you want $$$ Saving Hot Tip: If you’re ger- in a hint to be entered into a random to room temperature before using it. to wet a full bag of peat moss, poke sev- minating seeds, don’t spend your hard drawing. One winner per month will ** eral holes in the bottom of the bag and earned money on a plant heat mat. A win a fabulous three course dinner for Or, sterilize soil in the oven by filling open the top. Then pour water slowly heating pad can do the job at a fraction two at the renown restaurant, located metal pans, clay pots or other oven safe into the top of the bag until it seeps of the cost. Just be sure to cover it in on Route 131 across the town common vessels with no more than four inches of out of the bottom holes. Push on the plastic to prevent any water spill in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m soil. Cover with aluminum foil and bake bag and knead it to ensure the peat is ** in the business of dispensing tips, not at 180 to 200 degrees for a half hour. Use getting saturated. To test, scoop out a Flower bulbs are now plentiful at inventing them (although I can take large garden centers. But, bulbs credit for some), I’m counting on you sold at such places are a bargain readers out there to share your best only if you know how to avoid poor helpful hints! quality bulbs. Here are some tips: Antiquing during this * Bulbs should feel solid and heavy. If Do you have a helpful hint or handy they are light, they may be dried out. tip that has worked for you? Do you have * Avoid bulbs with discol- a question regarding household or gar- ored, dark or moldy spots. den matters? If so, why not share them health crisis * Make sure there are no holes or with readers of Stonebridge Press news- other signs of insect damage on bulbs. papers? Send questions and/or hints Many antique events * Pick over bulbs that have sprouted; to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge and auctions have been it is better if they grow roots first. Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, canceled due to the ** MA 01550. Or E-mail KDRR@aol. Coronavirus pandemic. Our forefathers took great pains to com. Hints are entered into a draw- The usual online selling plant crops at the precise time of year ing for dinner for two at the historic and buying options are to promote a bountiful crop. Here are Publick House Inn. still available though, some “old farmer’s tales” that tell when and some new opportu- it is time to plant garden vegetables: nities have even become available. The biggest local antique news is that the Quaboag students and staff May Brimfield Antique Show has been canceled. Westernmassnews.com adjust to remote learning quoted the Head of the Brimfield Select Board BY KEVIN FLANDERS please know that staff Cords, cables, and who said “I think when STAFF WRITER will not be answering removable storage you get 20,000 people Facebook Live to run his it going to serve a better REGION — Unsure the phone if you call,” devices must be insert- coming from around the auctions which had been purpose?” Spielman said. when they’ll be able to Kustigian’s statement ed carefully into the world, it’d be held live in per- The ring sold for $12,000, return to school, students read. “The best way to Chromebook. Only the disastrous ... I son prior to the and Spielman said he will and staff in the Quaboag contact staff is via email. AC adapter provided think everybody pandemic. Peck be offering more of his Regional School District As a general rule, all staff by the school is to be is sad for it. I said that prices memorabilia. are adjusting to a new email is the member’s used for charging your don’t necessarily have increased Our company is prac- way of learning. first initial, followed by Chromebook. apologize for the as he has found ticing physical distanc- Students through- the last name @quabo- Chromebooks should decision because a group of new ing, along with the rest out the district have agrsd.org. A complete only be charged when I think it’s the bidders. Most of the state. If you are been contacted by their staff directory is posted you receive the low bat- right one.” buyers are from handling an estate or just teachers via email for on our Web site.” tery warning. Once a Although this is within 50 to have some items in your updates on remote learn- Meanwhile, free break- Chromebook is fully disappointing to 75 miles of his home that you think may ing schedules. Over the fast and free lunch are charged, it will last antique dealers Antiques, Gouverneur, be valuable and would course of the last two available from 8-10 a.m. around 8 hours. and collectors, N.Y. location, but like some guidance, we weeks, students picked for all students. Both Students should never in my opinion Collectibles he has reached can virtually view and up Chromebooks to bor- meals can be picked up carry their Chromebooks July 2020 will be others from evaluate them. You row on a temporary basis at any school during that by the screen. one of the best & Estates as far away as can contact us by email in order to complete their timeframe. If you have The Chromebook must shows. Many Florida and Las or phone to schedule assignments remotely. questions, send an email be closed with the screen other shows WAYNE TUISKULA Vegas. an appointment using to Melissa Mansfield at facing the keyboard, with have also been The pandem- Facetime, Zoom or Skype. If you have questions mmansfield@quabo- nothing stored between canceled. Live ic has brought We are also planning an on how to operate your agrsd.org. them. auctions and estate sales out the best in many. online auction in Warren, Chromebook, contact the The district post- Chromebooks should have been put on hold. Many public figures have R.I. and an estate sale in following individuals: ed several regulations be shut down before stor- Antiques and the Arts done exceptional things Auburn when the situa- and guidelines on using ing them in order to con- Weekly has a long “run- to help those affected tion allows. Our Rutland West Brookfield Chromebooks: serve battery life. ning list” of many of the by the COVID-19 virus. estate farm auction will Elementary School: Nick If a student’s Chromebooks should canceled events avail- Former Ohio Buckeyes go online again as soon Frank (nfank@quabo- Chromebook is broken never be left in an able on their website at and Detroit Lions line- as possible. Please see agrsd.org) or fails to work properly, unlocked car or any antiquesandthearts.com. backer Chris Spielman is www.centralmassauc- Warren Elementary he/she should contact the unsupervised area. Like many other local one example. The Detroit tions.com for details on School: Tim McKusick Quaboag Regional School Chromebooks should businesses, antique deal- Free Press reported that these and other events. I (tmckusick@quaboagrsd. District IT Department always be in the protec- ers, auctioneers and he had previously donat- hope all of you continue org) If a student’s tive case when carried. estate sale companies ed $100 each to 8 people to stay safe and in good QRMHS: Peter Hadley Chromebook is acciden- Screens can be dam- have been going online who were in need for the health and we can all be [email protected] tally damaged, stolen or aged if subjected to rough to fill the void. For exam- past two weeks. He is attending antique events malfunctions, the student treatment. They are ple, some estate sale now selling some of his together soon. QRSD Superintendent should notify the school particularly sensitive companies are running personal memorabilia Brett Kustigian sent out a within 24 hours of the to damage from putting online only sales. Others on eBay to help those Contact us at: Wayne letter reminding parents incident. pressure and weight on are selling by appoint- in need during this pan- Tuiskula Auctioneer/ that all office staff mem- If the Chromebook is the screen. ment only to comply with demic. His Ohio State Appraiser Central Mass bers in the district will be stolen, a police report will Clean the screen with social distancing guide- Big Ten championship Auctions for Antique working from home until be required listing the a soft, dry cloth or an lines. ring is one of his prized Auctions, Estate Sales and further notice. Chromebook as stolen. anti-static cloth. Never Channel 7 News in possessions that he is Appraisal Services www. No food or drink is use a liquid of any kind Watertown, N.Y. reported auctioning for the great- centralmassauctions.com “Email messages will allowed next to your on the screen. that auctioneer Don Peck er good. “This hurts to (508-612- 6111) info@cen- be checked remotely, but Chromebook while it is Auctions has turned to give this up, but where is tralmassauctions.com. in use. LEGALS Notice of Public Hearing Section 7.4 and Special Permit vices, written materials in other for- mission to place all logs within the Ju- Planning Board under section 3.3.2 of the Spencer mats, or reasonable modifications in risdiction located at 183 Paxton Road, The Spencer Planning Board will be Zoning Bylaw Zoning to develop a policies and procedures, please call Spencer, MA. holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday 12,850 sf CVS with Drive Thru. The 508-885-7500 ext. 180 in advance of Applications can be reviewed at the Of- April 21, 2020 in McCourt Social Hall property is located within the Town the scheduled meeting. fice of Development and Inspectional of Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Center and Village Residential zon- April 3, 2020 Services, Town Hall. A public hearing Street, Spencer, MA, on the following ing districts. April 10, 2020 regarding these filings will be held by item(s) starting at 7:00 PM or as soon Interested Parties may review the Spencer Conservation Commis- thereafter as can be heard: these applications at the Office of sion in McCourt Social Hall at Town Major Site Plan Review/ Special Permit Development & Inspectional Services Town of Spencer Hall, 157 Main Street, on Wednesday, – Applicant: Arista Development in Memorial Town Hall located at Conservation Commission April 22, 2020, at which time all per- LLC; Owners: The Estate of William 157 Main Street Spencer, MA 01562, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE sons having an interest may be present D. Ekleberry, Richard Cormier, and during regular business hours from In accordance with the requirements of and participate. Conservation Commis- S-BNK Spencer LLC, Location: 4 7:30-4:30 Monday-Wednesday and the Massachusetts Wetland Protection sion meetings open at 7:00 p.m., public lots bounded by High Street, Main Thursday 7:30-12:00. Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer hearings begin at 7:15 p.m. Street, and Pleasant Street; Spencer The Planning Board is committed to Wetlands By-Law: Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman Assessor’s Map U13-98, 99, 100, ensuring that its public meetings are Raphelle Masterson has filed an RDA April 10, 2020 & 101. The applicant is requesting accessible to people with disabilities. with the Spencer Conservation Com- a Major Site Plan Review under Should you require auxiliary aids, ser- Friday, April 10, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 Stocking for spring

Fishing at some local stocked. The down side a chance to spawn. It was a no brainer. ponds has been just fan- to the new diet that Rhode Island Marine Fisheries & tastic, while some streams The Great trout are being raised NOAA has placed another nail in the and brooks are very slow on have lost there sweet coffin of the recreational fluke fishing Outdoors according to a few local natural taste at the din- season this year. Raising the Fluke anglers. This writer made ner table. size limit to 19 inches and allowing a call to M.F.W. Central RALPH I am not the only one the commercial anglers to keep 14-inch District this past Friday, TRUE that has noticed the dif- fish is outrageous. A lot of fish are April 3, and was told that ference in the taste of going to be wasted due to mortality the spring stocking is pret- trout over the last few after being released by recreational ty much complete. The years. Any fish or meat anglers. Taking home a few fluke fil- stocking trucks were running nonstop taste can be altered with numerous lets for the family this year is going to ensure that the spring stocking of brands of seasoning on the market to be tough. Massachusetts has held trout would be completed. As of this today, but I and many other anglers there legal size limit to 17 inches again date, the Division of Fish & Wildlife is miss the natural sweet taste of the this year. It was not that long ago holding on to the trout allocated for the trout. I guess we cannot have it both that Rhode island raised the size limit fall stocking. The Covid-19 virus sure ways. Numerous anglers have switched for fluke to 21 inches for recreational has negatively made a big change in our to smoking trout, rather than pan fried. anglers. daily living, and will affect our lives for Tautog fishing season in That was the year I sold my 21 foot months and years to come. Massachusetts and Rhode Island is now boat. I love bottom fishing and we found This week’s picture shows Amy with open, but the water temperature was ourselves coming home with one or her large brown trout from Ashland still a bit cold last week , hovering in two fish if we were lucky. Commercial Reservoir. this past week, that also had the middle 40 degrees. The temperature anglers were fishing on the side of us the upper jaw missing as the second needs to hit the low 50’s for the fishing keeping 14 inch fish! picture shows. The heavy rain of the to improve. A few anglers fishing for Seabass are also being saved for the in his yard a few years ago, and is being last two weeks, and the cold tempera- tautog last week reported a few small commercial guys, with the season start- used annually by a pair of them. They tures have kept trout fishing a bit slow, tautog being caught, so it should not be ing June 24 this year for recreational sure are nice to see in the back yard but the warmer weather of this week long before the big fish move in. When anglers and a bag limit of three fish as they frequent my bird feeder daily has brought the water temperatures up, the dandelions are out, it is time to fish daily. Striper fishermen are not happy along, with a pair of cardinals. It will which has had anglers catching some for tautog. with the slot size on Striped bass. The not be long before the humming birds impressive trout. A couple of years ago, both big problem with the striped bass return. Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife, along Massachusetts & Rhode Island stopped decline is in Maryland & Delaware, Until next week, stay safe! God Bless with some other states, have been feed- commercial fishing for tautog in the not in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. America. ing the trout at the hatcheries a new spring, and gave them a good season in Massachusetts Marine Fisheries has diet over the last few years, which has the fall. It was long overdue. Tautog also dealt a hard blow to the sport fish- Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them the trout growing very fast, and the end were returning to spawn in the spring, ing boats up and down the coast. Rods Bending! result is a more impressive trout being and were being depleted before they had My neighbor erected a blue bird box Finding joy in quarantine

I awoke at 5:30 a.m., started a fire and “Carbon Hill.” in our darkened kitchen fireplace and Make positive decisions during am sitting in the quiet of the morning, Positively quarantine and put them into action! counting my blessings. Speaking Why waste time? What is that proj- My family is healthy and quaran- ect you’ve always wanted to complete? tined together. We are only missing GARY W. Get moving! Write a book, build the my oldest, who is sheltered in Los MOORE model, complete the puzzle, write Angeles. My daughter, son-in-law and some letters, renew contact with those my two grandsons are sleeping sound- you’ve lost contact with. Explore the ly on the floor above me. My youngest possibilities, then act! son is sleeping in the basement with our grand And I do understand that some of you are afraid. dog Walter. Our dear friends and my daughter’s I think we all harbor some level of fear and that’s in-laws, Stu and Lynn, are here and I’m going to normal. Work to turn your fear into healthy cau- make my grandmothers recipe for biscuits and tion and follow all the guideline for remaining safe. gravy for breakfast. I cannot describe the joy am And for some of you who have a loved one who is feeling at this moment. sick, or you are not well, I’m praying for you now I think people often interchange the words joy and I encourage others to do the same. Want me and happiness as though they are the same. They to pray for you or a friend or loved one by name? are not. Happiness is a feeling you get from outside Send me an email or snail mail and I will do so. I events and/or circumstances, while joy radiates won’t post it here, but my phone number is on my from within. Your happiness is dependent on Web page. It’s easy to find. If you want me to pray things or other people while your joy is only depen- with you, give me a call. And for those of you who dent upon you. Want to be joyful? Easier said than don’t believe in the power of prayer, please accept done? Start by counting your blessings. my positive thoughts for you as I pray for you. Joy is from the heart. To pray is a decision I make personally. You I find my joy in my love of family and friends. I don’t have to do the same. I had a young student am joyful in making breakfast for my family. I get who said, “I don’t believe in God or prayer ... so happiness from seeing them feel enjoyment from will you pray for me?” I prayed for her until her my efforts. I feel joy in writing. I’d do it even if no crisis passed. (Let the contradiction of her ques- one ever read it. I get happiness knowing people tion sink in ...) do. This too shall pass. So, what is my goal in quarantine? Love my I don’t know what’s in store for us over the next family. Reach out to friends. Write to positively few weeks and months. I’m not a health care work- influence others. Finish my book, “Carbon Hill.” er or government official. All I’m certain of is that Spend more time in prayer and contemplation. My this isn’t the end of the world. This too, shall pass. plate is as full as my heart. The world will survive. I also understand that the What about you? death toll is high and growing. Just remember, if How many times have you wanted to do some- you shelter in place, the odds of you getting sick thing, but you complain you have no time? How are minuscule. And if you are sick and remain in often have you thought you’d just like to have a lit- place, you won’t pass it to others. I think this will tle time to yourself, or just a moment of peace and fit into the category of “Do good. Be good.” quiet? Sheltering in place can make those wishes Turn your fear and boredom into positive pro- come true. ductivity during quarantine. Decide to make the You know me as a weekly columnist, but I’m also most of this time and find both happiness and joy an author. In fact, I think of myself as an author in doing something you have always wanted to do. that also writes a column, and not the other way Stay healthy. Don’t be afraid. around. I need to get busy and finish my fifth book. I’m praying for you. I’m told that Shakespeare wrote King Lear while in quarantine for the plague. When I first heard Gary W. Moore is a freelance columnist, speaker that, I laughed and thought, as an author, hearing and author of three books including the award-win- that is a lot of pressure. But then again, No pres- ning, critically acclaimed, “Playing with the sure. I’m just a storyteller. I need to dig in and Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @GaryWMoore721 finishing telling the story of the Tallman brothers and at www.garywmoore.com. Community Connection

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NORTH BROOKFIELD- Dorothy is predeceased by her son William LEICESTER- A. viously was a longtime sales clerk at Chisholm, 83, passed away peacefully Chisholm who passed in 2017 and is Lorraine (Cobb) Filenes Dept. Store in Worcester. on March 30,2020. survived by his wife Karen. Barlow,94, died peace- Born in Worcester, she was the daugh- Dorothy was born in Spencer, MA She worked at the North Brookfield fully on Sunday, April ter of Dennis and Blanche (David) Cobb the daughter of William and Beatrice Saving Bank for many years until she 5th. in her home. She and later graduated from the former Robator. She leaves her daughter Candy retired. Dorothy was a member of St. was the wife of Robert Commerce High School in Worcester. Spencer and her husband Jeffrey of Josephs Church in North Brookfield. T. Barlow who died in She was a longtime member and West Brookfield; son Timothy Chisholm A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be 2018. communicant of St. Aloysius-St. Jude and his wife Tammi of Gilbertville; a held at a later date. Burial will be in St. She leaves her son Church in Leicester. She volunteered sister Elinor Gordon and her husband Josephs Cemetery in North Brookfield. Edward C. Barlow for meals on wheels and the FISH Jack (John); a brother James Robator Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert and his wife Sheila of Leicester, her Program in Leicester. and his wife Madeline; several grand- St. North Brookfield is in charge of daughter Linda D. McKeen of Oakham, At her request, no funeral services children and great grandchildren. She arrangements. 4 grandchildren; Michael and Timothy are planned. In lieu of flowers, contribu- McKeen of Oakham, Andrea Dagostino tions may be made to Overlook Hospice, of Leicester and Jason Barlow of 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton, MA Robert William Brewer,70 Templeton, 8 great grandchildren; 01507. Britney, Shaye, Johnathon, Laryssa, The Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main BARRE/ Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Nik, Tony, Hunter and Sawyer. St., Leicester is assisting the family HENNICKER,NH- Action Ribbon, and the Bronze Star Lorraine was a cafeteria worker for with arrangements. Robert William Medal for exemplary meritorious ser- the Leicester School System for many www.morinfuneralhomes.com Brewer,70, passed vice. Upon his return home in May 1971, years before retiring in 1981. She pre- away on April 1,2020 Rob worked at the Wood Flour Mill in following a recent ill- Winchester, NH before finding his way ness.Rob was born on to Cersosimo Lumber in Brattleboro, Ernest E. LaCroix, 95 November 22, 1949 and VT. He continued to work in the lumber grew up in Barre, MA. and logging industry, including owning SOUTHBRIDGE- Veteran of World War He spent his summers his own lumber business, right up to his Ernest E. LaCroix, 95, II, serving in the 82nd with his aunt and uncles on the fam- death. Rob was a well-respected man in of Roger St., passed Airborne Division in ily farm, known locally as The Daunt the lumber business and was known away on Sunday, April the European Theatre. Farm. Those memories were some of for his unorthodox management style 5th, in Harrington He was a recipient of his most cherished, and instilled in him and vast knowledge of everyone and Memorial Hospital, the Purple Heart. his love of cows, baseball, farming and everywhere lumber related. Rob devot- Southbridge, after an Ernest was a Postal a simple way of life.Rob was an incred- ed his life to working and it is what illness. Carrier for the US ibly hard worker and his love for the brought him peace. The only thing His wife and love Postal Service in lumber industry started at just 14 years more important to Rob than work was of his life, Janice A. Southbridge for 30 old while working after school nail- family and he leaves his wife of 50 years (Lachapelle) LaCroix, passed away in years, retiring in 1986. He was a mem- ing pallets for Dave McNiven in Barre. Barbara, his son Jim and his partner 2009. His son, Ernest E. LaCroix, Jr., ber of the Leonide J. Lemire post 6055 of One day Dave asked Rob if he wanted Judy and her son James, his daughter passed away in 2009. He leaves his step the VFW in Southbridge. He was also to go logging with him and the rest Meghan, and his three granddaughters, daughters, Sharon Rust of Southbridge, a member of the National Association is history.Rob graduated from Barre Jade, Rhiannon and Ella, who were Linda Legere and her husband Ron of of Letter Carriers. Ernest enjoyed High School in June 1967, continuing the absolute light and joy of his life. Sturbridge and Laurie Meehan and her going out to eat, loved Coney Island, his employment at The Allen Foundry Rob also leaves his beloved brothers, husband Dennis of Southbridge; his step and trying different restaurants with until he was drafted into the United Brad, Phil, John and Steve as well as son, Michael Pontbriand and his wife his daughters. He loved traveling and States Army in June 1969. Rob complet- their respective families which includes Cindy of Lecanto, FL; his seven grand- enjoying the beach, especially Maine ed basic training in Fort Dix, NJ. He many nieces and nephews. He is pre- children, LoriAnne Bernier and her and Florida with his wife. The greatest married his “best girl”, Barbara (Rich) deceased by his Mother Agnes (Daunt), husband Mark of N. Grosvenordale, CT., joy in his life was his wife, their chil- of Winchester, NH in December and Father Herbert, and sister Elizabeth Jaime Cagle and her husband Michael dren and grandchildren. left for Fort Sill,OK days later. Barbara Minkler.We would also like to note of Tucson, AZ, Joshua Roy and his wife Due to current health restrictions soon followed, driven by Rob’s broth- that Rob recently celebrated 43 years Rona of Sturbridge, Stephanie Kaferlein his graveside service in Oak Ridge er Steve in Rob’s 1964 Chevy Biscayne of continuous sobriety with the help and her husband Matthew of Spencer, Cemetery, Southbridge will be private. with no windshield wipers (in January!) of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program Dennis Meehan III and his wife Sarah There are no calling hours. and a portable record player on her lap and his faith in God. Following the of Southbridge, Christopher Meehan of In lieu of flowers donations may be the whole way. Rob left a pregnant 12 A.A. Traditions, Rob mentored and Sturbridge and Michael Pontbriand, Jr. made to the American Cancer Society, Barb for the Republic of South Vietnam sponsored hundreds of fellow alcoholics of Lecanto, FL; 7 great grandchildren; 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. in June 1970 and was stationed in Da and addicts seeking recovery. His story and many nieces and nephews. He was The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, Nang, one of the most important port and example allowed many to main- predeceased by several brothers and 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is direct- cities. Working primarily in shipping tain their own life of sobriety. A pri- sisters. He was born in Southbridge ing arrangements. and transportation Rob quickly rose to vate Christian burial will take place in the son of William and Rozilda (Benoit) www.morrillfuneralhome.com the class of Sergeant, E-5 in an unprece- St.Josephs Cemetery in Barre and a cel- LaCroix. Ernest was a US Army dented amount of time. The Red Cross ebration of life will be forthcoming. The notified Rob that his son was born that family requests no flowers and that any December of 1970, four days after his donations be made in Rob’s name to the Jeanne A. Ford birth. Upon discharge from the Army charity of your choice. Arrangement Rob was awarded the National Defense are in the care of Pillsbury Funeral SOUTHRBIRDGE- and Emelia (Mongeau) Hebert. After Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Home 96 S. Barre Rd. Barre, MA Jeanne A. (Hebert) retiring Jeanne and Russell lived in Ford, 87, went on to Maine for 16 years before moving back be with her Lord and to Southbridge several years ago. Jeffrey P. Raskett, 57 Savior, Jesus, on Jeanne worked at the American Saturday, April 4th, Optical Co. in Southbridge for almost North Brookfield - Jeffrey P. Raskett, before retiring in 2016. in the Harrington thirty years, retiring many years ago. 57, of North Brookfield, passed away He was a member of Member of the Memorial Hospital, Jeanne above all loved her Lord Jesus peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 North Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club. Southbridge, after a Christ and her family. She was a devot- at home. There are no services scheduled. long illness. ed member of the Greenville Baptist He leaves his wife, Denise E. (Lemire) Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Her husband, Russell N. Ford, Church in Rochdale. When she lived in Raskett and his dog and loving compan- Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting passed away in 2011. She leaves her Maine she was a member of the Red Hat ion Aya. He was born in Worcester son his family with arrangements. three sons, Glenn Ford and his wife Society and Living Waters Assembly of the late Gerald and Carolyn (Carlson) An online guest book is available at Michelle of Eastford, CT, David Ford of God. She enjoyed sewing and read- Raskett of Rutland. varnumfuneralhome.com. and his wife Deborah of Thompson, CT, ing. She was also very fond of the Jeffrey worked as a Truck Driver and Scott Ford and his wife Heather Hallmark Channel movies, especially of Southbridge; her six daughters, the Christmas movies, for Christmas Deborah Morrison and her husband was her favorite time of year. Jessie James Robideau, 30 David of Southbridge, Paula Addington Due to the current health restrictions and her husband Eugene of Hereford, her graveside service in the Worcester Jessie James Arsenault, formerly of Leominster, MA AZ, Sandra Benoit of Conway, SC, Memorial Park, Paxton, will be held at Robideau, age 30, of on August 16, 2014. Susan Robidas of Thompson, CT, Jayne a later date. There are no calling hours. Spencer MA passed Jessie cherished the time he spent Lefebvre and her husband Richard of In lieu of flowers donations may be away on March 31, with the love of his life, Ashlyn and Huntingdon, Que., Canada, and Lynn made to the American Cancer Society, 2020 after a short, but sweet babies Maddox and Finnley, Miller and her husband Bernard of 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710 or courageous battle with going away on weekends just to swim Wake Forest, NC; her sister, Irene to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. cancer. Jessie was in hotels, he loved going camping which Isabelle Vasquez of Rochdale, MA; Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. born in Leominster, is where he met his beloved wife. He 23 grandchildren; 36 great grandchil- The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, MA on February 26, enjoyed playing video games with his dren; 4 great great grandchildren; 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is direct- 1990, son of Christine many best friends, talking about sports many nieces and nephews; along with ing arrangements. Robideau and David Yates, grandson of with co-workers he loved (Go West many many friends. She was born in www.morrillfuneralhome.com Myrtle and James Robideau who helped Ham!) and most of all he loved spending Southbridge the daughter of Hormidas raise him. time with his kids, whether it be snug- Jessie was survived by his loving wife, gling in bed, playing outside, wrestling Ashlyn Robideau, two sons, Maddox 4 or just sitting and reading and helping Additional Obituaries, see page A-17 and Finnley 2. A Brother and Sister, them with puzzles. several aunts and uncles, cousins and A celebration of life will be held at a nieces and nephews. later date. Jessie married Ashlyn Marie Norman F. Sampson, 85

BROOKFIELD/ NORTH truck driver and always a Marine. BROOKFIELD- Norman F. He was active in the Marine Sampson, 85, passed away Corps League, their annual Toys peacefully on Sunday, March 29, for Tots Campaign, as well as the 2020, at home surrounded by his Veterans of Foreign Wars. loving family after a period of He will always be remembered declining health. as a man whose greatest loves Norman was born in North were his wife and family. He Brookfield, the son of Henry devoted his life to their happiness and Mildred (Terrio) Sampson and he has left each family mem- and spent his childhood in New ber with many special memories. Braintree, MA before joining the The family would like to thank the staff at Marine Corps at the age of 18. Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center He leaves behind his devot- and Overlook Hospice Services. Special thanks to In Loving Memory ed wife of 62 years, Shirley M. Laura’s Guardian Angels Amanda, Stephanie and (Kowal) Sampson; 3 children Nicole for the exceptional, loving care they gave Lori Davis and husband Rick, Norman so he could remain at home. Kim VanGerven and husband Funeral services will be private. Burial with Gary S. Couture Virgil, and Thomas Sampson full Military Honors will be in Walnut Grove and his significant other Susie Shea; 8 grand- Cemetery in North Brookfield A celebration of 3/15/57 ~ 4/12/17 children Timothy Canada, Jennifer Fitzgibbons, Norman’s life will be held at a later date. Semper Richard Davis III, Ashley Catino, Chelsea Fi. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Missing You Topolewski, Lydia Hubacz, Emily Sampson and his name to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Joshua Sampson; 6 great grandchildren Caden, Gift Processing Administrator 18251 Quantico Abigail, Bentley, Felix, Alexander, and London. Gateway Dr.Triangle, VA 22172. Pillsbury Funeral Love, He was also proud to learn that his seventh great Home 44 Gilbert St. North Brookfield is directing grandchild will be born in August. arrangements. your family and friends While raising their family in North Brookfield, Norman’s careers spanned from brick mason to 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, April 10, 2020 POLICE REPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 26 p.m.: investigation (Auburn Street), p.m.: abandoned 911 call (East Charlton SUNDAY, MARCH 29 7:24 a.m.: ambulance (Pine services rendered; 7:51 p.m.: ambu- Road), no emerency; 2:04 p.m.: 209A 12:18 a.m.: officer wanted (West Street), assisted; 11:36 a.m.: ambulance (Henshaw Street), transported. service (Pleasant Street); 3:36 p.m.: mv Main Street), Harrington CT down; lance (Towtaid Street), transported; TUESDAY, MARCH 31 lockout (Main Street), assisted; 3:45 1:23 a.m.: mutual aid (South Spencer 2:13 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), 2:28 a.m.: ambulance (Pine Street), p.m.: medical/general (Main Street); Road), domestic dispute; 2:07-2:41 a.m.: transported; 3:30 p.m.: fire/spill/leak transported; 3:38 p.m.: ambulance 4:05 a.m.: officer wanted (West Main buildings checked, secure; 3:11 a.m.: (Paxton Street), no action required; (Hemlock Street), transported; 9:14 Street), info taken; 4:16 p.m.: distur- officer wanted (West Main Street), 3:54 p.m.: disturbance (Paxton Street), p.m.: suspicious activity (Pleasant bance (Grove Street), domestic dis- Harrington CT down; 4:55 a.m.: med- dispersed group; 4:14 p.m.: mutual aid Street), investigated;10:04 p.m.: ambu- pute; 4:35 p.m.: parking complaint ical/general (Maple Street); 7:40 a.m.: (West Main Street, Spencer), trans- lance (Pine Street), transported. (Irving Street), services rendered; 5:20 officer wanted (Main Street), spoken ported to hospital; 4:57 p.m.: stolen WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 p.m.: accident (Meadow Road), report to; 9:00 a.m.: officer wanted (South mv (Auburn Street), report taken; 9:07 9:53 a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon taken; 5:45 p.m.: fire alarm (Pleasant Spencer Road), debris fell from bridge; p.m.: ambulance (Huntoon Memorial Memorial Highway), transported; 12:39 Stret), services rendered; 5:52 p.m.: 11:08 a.m.: medical/general (Donnelly Highway), transported. p.m.: erratic operatio (Soojians Drive), disturbance (Grove Street), neighbor Road), lift assit; 1:12 p.m.: animal com- FRIDAY, MARCH 27 citation issued; 4:01 p.m.: assist citizen dispute; 7:36 p.m.: missing person/ plaint (Ash Street), rabid raccoon; 2:25 11:50 a.m.: ambulance (Soojians (Main Street), report taken; 8:45 p.m.: juvenile (School Street), info taken; p.m.: officer wanted (Maple Street), Drive), name and address redacted suspicious mv (Main Street), gone on 7:56 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Briarcliff info taken; 2:39 p.m.: lost/found (West from police log, op w/license revoked arrival; 10:13 p.m.: ambulance (Auburn Lane), no contact; 8:13 p.m.: 911 call Main Street), trailer plate lost; 4:50 as habitual traffic offender, use of Street), transported; 11:53 p.m.: acci- (Bay Path Road), non-emergency; 8:45 p.m.: officer wanted (Pleasant Street), mv w/out authority, citation issued; dent (Henshaw Street), report taken. p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), req rep. harassment; 6:12 p.m.: medical/ 1:43 p.m.: assault & battery w/dan- building check; 10:32-10:33 p.m.: build- general (Grove Street); 7:18 p.m. officer gerous weapon (Soojians Drive), # # # ings checked, secure; 11:44 p.m.: elder- wanted (West Main Street), info taken; report taken; 1:47 p.m.: residential ly matter (Lincoln Street), spoken to. 8:45-8:59 p.m.: buildings checked, b&e (Oakwood Lane), report taken; WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 FRIDAY, MARCH 27 secure; 10:39 p.m.: medical/general 2:12 p.m.: mutual aid (Pleasant Street, 12:20 a.m.: medical/general (Elm 12:13-12:42 a.m.: buildings checked, (Jolicoeur Avenue. Paxton), transported to hospital; 2:34 Street); 12:39-1:27 a.m.: buildings secure; 12:48 a.m.: fire/woods/grass MONDAY, MARCH 30 p.m.: property found (Flagg Drive), ser- checked, secure; 6:22 a.m.: disabled mv (Bacon Hill Road), sm. brush fire; 1:44- 2:39-3:05 a.m.: buildings checked, vices rendered; 3:20 p.m.: fire/brush/ (Charlton Road), assisted; 9:41 a.m.: 1:49 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; secure; 9:15 a.m.:commercial alarm grass (Paxton Street), no service; 3:25 commercial alarm (Maple Street), 2:20 a.m.: suspicious mv (Pleasant (Meadow Road), services rendered; p.m.: fire/chimney (Paxton Street), services rendered; 10:16 a.m.: 911 call Street), investigated; 2:22-2:32 a.m.: 9:23 a.m.: medical/general (Duggan no action required; 3:44 p.m.: welfare (West Main Street), misdial; 11:38 buildings checked, secure; 4:47 a.m.: Street); 10:05 a.m.: officer wanted check (Stafford Street), services ren- a.m.: medical/general (Main street); medical/general (Church Street); 6:50 (Grove Street), neighbor complaint; dered; 3:47 p.m.: investigation (Auburn 12:23 p.m.: medical/general (Main a.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), req. 11:21 a.m.: lost/found (Northwest Street), services rendered; 5:20 p.m.: Street); 12:28 p.m.: 911 call (West Main transport; 7:50 a.m.: residential alarm Road), mv plate found; 11:49 a.m.: ambulance (Stafford Street), trans- Street), Harrington CT down; 1:28 p.m.: (Temle Street), accidental; 8:25 a.m.: juvenile matter (Paxton Road), youths ported; 6:02 p.m.: ambulance (Soojians school alarm (Main Street), services animal complaint (Main Street), dog disturbing neirhborhood; 12:01 p.m.: Drive), transported; 6:03 p.m.: family rendered; 2:13 p.m.: officer wanted killed chickens; 8:28 a.m.: officer want- illegal dumping (Greenville Street), problem (Siani Road), report taken; (Lincoln Street), assisted; 2:27 p.m.: ed (North Spencer Road), mvs park- mattress/side of road; 1:52 p.m.: intel- 9:37 p.m.: ambulance (Pine Street), disturbance (Bay Path Road), family ing on grass; 1:07 p.m.: 911 call (West ligence/criminal (West Main Street), transported; 9:47 p.m.: welfare check issue; 2:28 p.m.: officer wanted (Wm. Main Street), Harrington CT down; road rage incident; 1:53 p.m.: medi- (Pine Ridge Drive), report taken; 10:01 Casey Road), tenant issue; 2:41 p.m.: 1:44 p.m.: intelligence/criminal (West cal/general (Jolicoeur Avenue); 3:21 p.m.: ambulance (Sabina Circle), trans- officer wanted (Dale Street), unautho- Main Street), info taken; 2:25 p.m.: dis- p.m.: officer wanted (Grove Street), ported. rized oil delivery; 4:44 p.m.: animal turbance (Chestnu Street), unwanted unwanted party; 3:45 p.m.: LTC issued SATURDAY, MARCH 28 complaint (Meadow Road), loose dog; party; 2:40 p.m.: officer wanted (West (West Main Street), assisted; 4:38 p.m.: 9:54 a.m.: disabled mv (Earle Street), 6:12 p.m.: medical/general (Northwest Main Street), spoken to; 3:44 p.m.: elderly matrer (Lincoln Street), spo- assisted; 11:37 a.m.: suspicious mv Road); 6:30 p.m.: medical/general disturbance (Bay Path Road), family ken to; 4:59 p.m.: officer wanted (Valley (McNeil Highway), no action required; (Church Street); 6:34 p.m.: disturbance issue; 3:51 p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), family issue; 5:20 p.m.: officer 2:11 p.m.: trespassing (Salminen (Wall Street), neighbor dispute; 6:55 Street), mental health issue; 6:06 p.m.: wanted (Main Street), tenant issue; Drive), no action required; 3:04 p.m.: p.m.: abandone 911 call (G.H. Wilon animal complaint (Mechanic Street), 6:00 p.m.: animal complaint (Main fire/brush/grass (Paxton Street), no Road), open line; 7:08 p.m.: gas odor cat in tree; 6:56 p.m.: disabled mv Street), loose chickens; 8:10 p.m.: med- action required; 3:43 p.m.: malicious (Meadow Road), services rendered; (Route 49), assisted; 7:15 p.m.: officer ical/general (Jolicoeur Avenue), lift mischief (South Main Street), gone 7:38 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Paxton wanted (Hastings Road), spoken to; assist; 9:24 p.m.: suspicious mv (Main on arrival; 4:03 p.m.: investigation Road), misdial; 7:50 p.m.: officer want- 7:58 p.m.: school alarm (Main Street), Street), info taken; 9:46 p.m.: buildings (Soojians Drive), services rendered; ed (Church Street), welfare check; 8:08 services rendered; 8:21 p.m.: buildng checked, secure. 5:05 p.m.: erratic operation (Stafford p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Bacon Hill checked, secure; 8:26 p.m.: suspicious TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Street), no action required; 7:45 p.m.: Road), no contact; 9:23 p.m.: medical/ mv (Park Street), investigated; 8:39 1:50-2:27 a.m.: buildings checked, ambulance (Staford Street), transport- general (Jolicoeur Avenue). a.m.: officer wanted (Franklin Street), secure; 3:52 a.m.: 911 call (West Main ed; 7:50 p.m.: ambulance (Pleasant THURSDAY, MARCH 26 services rendered; 8:46 p.m.: medical/ Street), Harington CT down; 6:03 a.m.: Street), transported; 8:36 p.m.: suspi- 12:21-1:14 a.m.: buildings checked, general (Clark Street); 10:15 p.m.: med- suspicious persons (Main Street), cious person (Parker Street), unable to secure; 5:36 a.m.: mutual aid (West ical/general (Grove Street); 10:27-10:28 investigated; 8:24 a.m.: 911 call (West locate; 9:14 p.m.: investigation (Boyd Main Street), mv vs deer; 5:40 a.m.: p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 10:48 Main Street), lost DL; 8:26 a.m.: DPW Street), services rendered; 9:35 p.m.: animal complaint (Mechanic Street), p.m.: officer wanted (South Spencer call (Sunset Lane), neighbor dumped suspicious mv (Main Street), inves- noise complaint; 8:01 a.m.: officer want- Road), family issue; 11:34 p.m.: suspi- ash in storm drain; 9:57 a.m.: com- tigated; 9:45 p.m.: malicious mischief ed (Mechanic Street), re: COVID-19; cious persons (Dale Street), info taken. mercial alarm (Meadow Road), mal- (Mannville Street), investigated. 8:46 a.m.: suspicious persons (Prospect SATURDAY, MARCH 28 function; 10:19 a.m.: mv lockout (Main SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Street), info taken; 9:04 a.m.: officer 12:04-12:19 a.m.: buildings checked, Street), assisted; 10:37 a.m.: disabled 3:40 a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon wanted (Mechanic Street), re: prisoner secure; 12:23 a.m.: officer wanted (Main mv (West Main Street), assisted; 10:47 Memorial Highway), transported; 4:14 release; 9:25 a.m.: 911 call (Meadow Street), investigated; 12:32 a.m.: builid- a.m.: lost/found (West Main Street), DL a.m.: ambulance (Howard Terrace), Road), open line; 9:58 a.m.: 911 call ng checked, secure; 12:35 a.m.: sus- lost; 10:55 a.m.: elderly matter (Lincoln transported; 4:48 a.m.: ambulance (West Main Street), Harrington CT picious mv (Howe Road), info taken; Street), welfare check; 10:58 a.m.; ani- (Huntoon Memorial Highway), trans- down; 10:18 a.m.: officer wanted (West 12:52-2:17 a.m.: buildings checked, mal complaint (Holmes Street), bark- ported; 11:27 a.m.: restraining order Main Street), spoken to; 10:22 a.m.: secure; 8:15 a.m.: animal complaint ing dog; 11:06 a.m.: fraud (Meadow service (Pleasant Street), unable to school alarm (Main Street), services (Browning Pond Road), loose puppy; Road), unauthorized c/c use; 3:02 p.m.: serve; 1:28 p.m.: investigation (Wilson rendered; 10:31 a.m.: animal complaint 8:53 a.m.: officer wante (Grove Street), disabled mv (Water Street), assist- Avenue, Spencer), unfounded; 5:16 (Browning Pond Road), missing dog; internet scam; 1:14 p.m.: abandoned 911 ed; 4:45 p.m.: mv complaint (Paxton p.m.: assist citizen (Mannville Street), 10:59 a.m.: suspicious persons (Delude call (Williams Drive), no emergency; Road), speeding; 4:48 p.m.: mutual aid report taken; 10:41 p.m.: welfare check Avenue), info taken; 11:14 a.m.: offi- 1:29 p.m.: animal complaint (Pleasant (Smithville Road), DCF req. check; 5:08 (Parker Street), services rendered. cer wanted (Town House Court), wel- Street), raccoon in yard; 1:37 p.m.: p.m.: intelligence/criminal (West Main MONDAY, MARCH 30 fare check; 11:29 a.m.: entire incident officer wanted (East Charlton Road), Street), info taken; 5:49 p.m.: elderly 12:27 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main redacted from police log; 11:31 a.m.: info taken; 1:46 p.m.: officer wanted matter (Lincoln Street), lockout; 6:20 Street), services rendered; 6:31 animal complaint (Chestnut Street), (Mechanic Street), property dispute; p.m.: RV complaint (Clark Terrace), a.m.: ambulance (Hemlock Street), dead squirrel in road; 11:40 a.m.: offi- 2:27 p.m.: officer wanted (Bay Path 4-wheelers up/down street; 6:21 p.m.: transported; 7:08 a.m.: ambulance cer wanted (Prospect Street), welfare Road), retrieval/belongins; 2:47 p.m.: officer wanted (Adams Street), wel- (Cricklewood Drive), transported; 8:25 check; 11:42 a.m.: FID card issued (West officer waned (Grove Street), m/f dis- fare check; 6:33 p.m.: RV complaint a.m.: fire/CO detector (Pleasant Street), Main Street), assisted; 11:43 a.m.: mul- pute; 3:15 p.m.: disturbance (Sullivan (Debbi Drive), dirt bikes in road; 7:25 services rendered; 10:49 a.m.: debris in tiple LTC issued/5 (West Main Street), Street), m/f dispute; 3:54 p.m.: lost/ p.m.: medical/general (Cherry Street); road (Main Street), referred; 12:27 p.m.: assisted; 11:53 a.m.: officer wanted found (West Main Street), license plate 9:18 p.m.: disturbance (Maple Street), assist citizen (Main Street); 2:10 p.m.: (Bay Path Road), spoken to; 1:37 p.m.: found; 7:12 p.m: fire alarm (Kitteridge neighbor complaint. investigation (South Main Street), ser- disturbance (Main Street), attempted Road), services rendered; 7:34 p.m.: vices rendered; 3:28 p.m.: investigation suicide by mv; 1:48 p.m.: disturbance medical/general (Clark Terrace); 7:49- # # # (Auburn Sreet), services rendered; 3:50 (Mechanic Street), family issue; 1:53 10:50 p.m.: buildings checked, secure. School district acclimates to impact of coronavirus is out. Secondary Education’s remote learning a return email to let me know how they BY KEVIN FLANDERS “The Spencer-East Brookfield recommendations. are doing.” STAFF WRITER Regional School District remains com- For students across the district, who Teachers at all of the district’s schools SPENCER – After Gov. Charlie mitted to supporting our students abruptly saw nearly two months’ worth are working to ensure that families are Baker extended the statewide closure and their families during this school of tests, projects, essays, and homework connected to academic opportunities of schools to May 4, students and teach- closure,” read a March 30 statement suspended indefinitely, life without during the break. ers continue to find ways to sustain released jointly by Haughey and Peter school has been a challenging adjust- learning. Bogren, the president of the Spencer- ment. The absence of sports and other “Our administrators and teachers For Spencer-East Brookfield Regional East Brookfield Teachers’ Association. extracurricular activities has affected continue to work remotely and are School District Superintendent Paul “Since our schools closed on Monday, students at all levels. Even the simple available to support their students and Haughey and his staff, creating remote March 16, we have been supporting our routine of seeing friends every day has their families,” read the joint statement learning opportunities has been a students’ learning needs by providing been taken away. issued to parents. “You will receive, if major focus in recent weeks. Utilizing district-based resources on our web- “I think that students probably miss you haven’t already, a school message/ a combination of Web sites, email site.” the social piece of school,” said David call from your child’s school informing resources, Google Classroom, Quizlet In addition to these resources, district Prouty High School math teacher Keith you about the best way to communicate Live, and other online platforms, teach- leaders will continue to provide sup- Servant. “I reached out to all of my with your child’s principal and teachers ers throughout the district are keeping plemental learning activities promoted students via Google Classroom and during this time.” the assignments coming while school by the Department of Elementary and email, and asked them to respond with All four schools in the district continue to develop online learning activities tailored to each grade level. 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With the flexibility coaches hold Athletic Association (MIAA) would time. With sports shut down nation- of a normal schedule, a rainout can likely be able to arrange a shortened wide – from youth sports to the pro- easily be made up – but a condensed schedule for all spring sports. fessionals – athletes can’t wait for the schedule would make postponements “If we can get back to school in early opportunity to get back on the field. even more challenging. out hope for May, there would probably be a week- “This situation has been unprec- Meanwhile, local school leaders long tryout period and then a shortened edented for officials, administration, and coaches are doing their best to season,” said Leicester Interim Athletic staff, and students,” said Spencer-East stay in communication with athletes. spring sports Director David Stanick. “We want the Brookfield Regional School Committee Administrators thank their student-ath- kids to have a chance to play, especially Chairman Jason Monette. “I feel awful letes for the many sacrifices they have our seniors. You feel so badly for the for our seniors who look forward to already made to promote social distanc- seniors – it would be terrible for them this time of year. Senior year of sports, ing. season to lose their last year.” activities, and graduation are what “Times of hardship tend to show With fields, gyms, and arenas closed make this last year so special.” what people are made of,” Monette BY KEVIN FLANDERS throughout the state, spring sports The MIAA has mulled several poten- added. “This time of hardship has cer- STAFF WRITER athletes are working out from home tial reduced postseason formats, includ- tainly shown what this district is made REGION – The clock is running short and anxiously awaiting news from the ing having sectional championships of. I couldn’t be more proud of our to get high school spring sports under- state level. Under normal conditions, only and canceling the statewide tour- administration, staff, and students for way, but local athletes and coaches are spring contests would be well under- naments. Because MIAA regulations doing what is needed to keep us all way by now, but baseball diamonds and dictate that all spring sports contests safe.”

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DOUGLAS - 14 MOUNT DANIELS WAY WEBSTER - 8 MAPLE ST WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS WOODSTOCK, CT - 64 LYON HILL RD WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD Dudley - Marshall Terrace 12,000 +/- Sq, Ft. Possible potential for a 2 family to be built! Town Water, Sewer, City Gas! SORRY, SORRY, Nice level lot. $70,000 2 BUILDABLE Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts SOLD! SOLD! Douglas State Forest $132,900 LOTS 2 Family - 1st Floor 6 Rooms, 3 bedrooms. 1 Full Bath, open Webster - Potential 6 Buildable Lots! Water/Sewer Access Estate like long paved driveway! 3158 Sq Ft Colonial! Geothermal Kitchen. Fully Applianced. New Carpeting, Hardwood Floors. $129,400. built. Open floor plan, ash flooring throughout! Granite and s/s appli- NEW TO MARKET ~ MOUNT DANIELS ESTATES!! 4 Bedroom Hip Roof Co- anced kitchen! Large master bedroom, coffered ceiling, master bath, Potential from 10,000+ sq. ft. Lot. Need to be lonial 2+ Private Acres!! Beautiful Hardwood Floors + Lg Cabinet Packed Kitchen! 2nd Floor - Open Kitchen with Gorgeous Kitchen Cabinets Webster - 85 Upper Gore! View of the Lake. 1+ acre,artesian well, W/Jetted tub! Walk in closets. Two car garage. Radiused catwalk on 1st flr 1/2 Bath & Laundry. Grand Living Room. Stone Fireplace! French Doors - 6 Rooms, 3 Bed, 1 Full Bath Hardwood Floors, New carpeting. Septic Design,Etc. $130,000 divided. Town Water/Sewer. Zoned Lake Res. upper level! A walk up attic. Walk out lower level! The third garage is Welcome you to a 3 Season 14x18 Sun Room. 16 x 18 Deck, Cape Cod Shower! Each Apartment has 1,200+ sq ft plus. Oil Heat. Off street parking. Oxford - 4 Leicester St. approx. 8.47 acres! River frontage! Highly $24,500. Each = Total $49,000 4 Bedrooms ~ Master W/Hardwd Floors, “Spa Like” Bathroom! 3 baths total. New Town Water & Sewer, 3rd Story Unfinished. $237,500. accessed from the lower level. Generator hookup. One beautiful prop- High Efficiency Boiler & Hot Water Tank! Central Air $409,000 possible to be subdivided. $99,900 erty! assisted sale $499,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

WEBSTER - 28 BLACK POINT RD WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD 2019 CUSTOM BUILT WEBSTER LAKE (WATERFRONT ACCESSIBLE) CONTEM- DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! EXTREMELY UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE PORARY CAPE! Sunrise (E) & Sunset (W) Exposure! 2,600+- SF, 11 Rms, 3 BRS, WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Charming, year-round, 2 Loft, & 2 Full Baths. Open Flr Plan, Cathedral Ceilings, Stone-faced Fireplace, BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of Webster Lake’s Upscale Gourmet Kitchen w/Huge Island, Sunny Breakfast Nook w/Built Ins, For- South Pond beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private w/direct Lake ac- mal Dining, Office, Laundry Rm, Mudroom & Coat Closet, 2 Main Level BRs & Full Bath. 2nd Flr Private Master BR Suite w/Private Bath & Walk-in Closet! Central Air! cess. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout access, a screened- Cavernous 1,500 SF+ Unfinished LL plumbed for a Bath, Oversized 2-3 Car Att’d SORRY, SOLD! in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 storage shed. Park like Garage! Corner Lot, 12,599 SF (.29 Acre), of Land plus BOAT DOCK. $699,900. grounds! New Price $375,000 Friday, April 10, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 17 Suzanne M. Parslow WEST WARREN- Suzanne M. L. Clevland and Mary L. Clevland. OBITUARIES Parslow passed away Thursday, April There are no calling hours, ser- 2, 2020 at her home. She leaves her chil- vices are private. The Shaw-Majercik dren Rosann Goodine, Donald Goodine, Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster Versie Mildred “Millie” Edelmann, 82 Robert Goodine, Tina Goodine, Ira has been entrusted with her arrange- Estabrook and Scott Goodine, fifteen ments. A guest book is available at grandchilden, 32 great grandchildren www.shaw-majercik.com where you BRIMFIELD: Versie (Newsome) Ray. and three great great grandchildren. may post a condolence or light a candle. Mildred “Millie” (Ray) She was longtime member of the She was the daughter of the late Donald Edelmann, 82 of Old Friendship Baptist Church where she East Brimfield Road joyfully served on the hostess commit- died March 21, 2020 at tee as well as the choir. She worked at Theresa Y. Cassavant, 77 St. Vincent Hospital. the American Optical and the former Versie was prede- Liberty House Nursing Home for sev- SPENCER- Theresa Gaudette and later graduated from ceased by her first eral years. Her favorite job and the one Y. (Gaudette) David Prouty High School and also hair- husband Richard A. that had her heart was working many Cassavant, 77, of dressing school in Worcester. Hebert in 1992 and by years as a nanny as well as the running Spencer, died Monday, The love of her life were her chil- Karl W. Edelmann in 1999. the gate at Yogi Bears Jellystone Park April 6 at UMASS dren, grandchildren & family. She She leaves her 3 sons David Leaming She enjoyed sewing and cooking her Memorial Medical was a member of Mary, Queen of the of Spencer, Lionel and Rose Leaming wonderful southern recipes as well as Center in Worcester Rosary Parish and a longtime member of Holbrook and Harold Patrick and her special companion her chihuahua after an illness. and past President of the Gaudette-Kirk Pamela Leaming of Brimfield; her 2 Daisy. She leaves her hus- American Legion Post 138 Women’s daughters; Nequetta and David Proulx Due to the current health crisis her band of 52 years, John Auxillary. of Southbridge and Georgia Leaming funeral services were private. Burial F. Cassavant, her daughters Dianna J. Due to health concerns and restric- of Brimfield. 17 grandchildren and 14 was in Brimfield Cemetery attended by Caffarena and her husband Pablo of tions on gatherings, funeral services are great grandchildren. her children and grandchildren. Spencer and Debra A. Anderson and private with burial in Worcester County She was predeceased by two sons An online guestbook and a video trib- her husband Scott of Tolland, CT., Memorial Park, Paxton. A memorial Russell A. Ray and James W. Leaming ute are available at available at www. three grandchildren; Nicolas Caffarena Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a granddaughter Christine D. BelangerFuneralHome.com of Spencer, Mackenzie and Elisabeth and a celebration of her life will be held Leaming. Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Anderson of Tolland, many nieces and at a time to be announced. J.HENRI Verise was born in Yeager, KY. The Marcy St. Southbridge directed arrange- nephews. She is predeceased by her MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, daughter of William and Eliza Jane ments. brother Donald Gaudette. 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing Theresa was a hairdresser for 55 arrangements for the family. In lieu of years owning Theresa’s Beauty Salon flowers, contributions may be made to in Spencer before retiring in 2010. Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish, 46 Born in Spencer, she was the daugh- Maple St., Spencer, MA 01562. ter of Donat and Yvonne (Raymond) www.morinfuneralhomes.com

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