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Grady School Committee retires from hears debate on Leicester mascot BY KEVIN FLANDERS fessional sports franchise use STAFF WRITER Native American names and Library images as mascots, it only NORTH BROOKFIELD – serves to reinforce racial ste- Continuing their deliberation reotypes, presenters said. BY KEVIN FLANDERS over whether to retire the “Some people think we STAFF WRITER junior-senior high school’s should be honored, or they “Indian” nickname, School are honoring us. We are not LEICESTER – After dedicating Committee members recent- honored – you are not hon- more than three decades of her career ly heard from residents and oring us. That is no way to to Leicester Public Library, Assistant Native American leaders honor a person, to use them Director Pat Grady is saying good- during a public hearing. as a mascot. We use animals bye to patrons and staff ahead of her Among several other speak- and fictional characters as upcoming retirement. ers at the Nov. 16 meeting, mascots, not human beings,” Grady, who has spent 35 years a panel of Native American said Gray, a sagamore (chief) with the library, will retire on Jan. 8. leaders addressed the contro- representing the Ponkapoag Although the pandemic will prevent versial topic remotely. School Tribe. “We are not a trophy the community from sending Grady Committee members were – we are a living, breathing off with a large in-person celebration, eager to hear from a broad people with feelings. There is residents will still have a chance to spectrum of presenters to help no other race that has to deal honor her in several ways. fully illuminate the Native with this – it’s insane that we The library is planning to pres- American nickname contro- even have to have this conver- ent Grady with both a digital and versy from all angles. sation.” physical scrapbook encapsulating Many panel members Presenters also decried the residents’ gratitude and well wish- have spent years educat- lack of educational opportu- es. Patrons are invited to send the ing school leaders and com- nities and dialogue in public library cards, emails, videos, photos, munities on why the use of schools focusing on Native or any other items for inclusion in the Native American mascots American history and culture. scrapbooks. offends tribes and their fami- Sophia Hasenfus, who grad- Cards can be mailed to 1136 Main lies. Panel members have led uated from North Brookfield St., Leicester, MA, 01524. You can also multiple outreach and educa- High School in 1999, wishes email cards to [email protected]; tion efforts throughout New the current conversation had video messages can be sent to cberu- England. begun decades earlier. [email protected]. “The fact that racist ideas “I have deep regrets about Pat Grady Turn To GRADY, page ­­­A17 about native peoples in not bringing up the mascot Massachusetts are deeply issue back when I was in engrained and are reflected in high school,” said Hasenfus, sports teams’ mascots should who represents the tradition- not have to be explained in al unceded territory of the 2020,” said Melissa Ferretti, a Wampanoag Nation. “I know member of the Herring Pond that people worry that now Wampanoag Tribe. is not the time because the EBES adjusting well to Ferretti said her family has country is too divisive, but dealt with racism throughout it’s my hope that we can see her life. Other presenters, that now is exactly the right including Faries Gray, have time. Mascots like these per- hybrid learning approach also struggled with the effects petuate negative stereotypes of racism. Each time they see a high school, college, or pro- Turn To MASCOT, page ­­­A10 West Brookfield cancels White Christmas event

BY KEVIN FLANDERS not want to risk the potential STAFF WRITER for COVID-19 transmission in WEST BROOKFIELD – an event that features mostly Joining a long list of local indoor activities. events lost to the COVID-19 “We understand the disap- crisis this year, the White pointment; however, when Christmas in West Brookfield you factor in all of the plan- celebration has been canceled. ning and businesses and Event organizers made activities that go on during the announcement several the event, we could not in good months ago, but they want to conscience carry it out,” event remind residents and families organizers wrote on social who were still instinctively media. “For the safety of the gearing up for the program. community and our volun- The beloved town tradition teer committee, we feel this EAST BROOKFIELD – If 4-6 operating on a fully remote fully remote format this year, brings together the entire is the best decision. We hope parents and teachers had been schedule, but they were wel- teachers have been committed community for a day of cele- that those of you who value quizzed about hybrid learn- comed back to school in mid-Oc- to ensuring that those students bration – rain or shine – but this event so much will join ing models this time last year, tober. don’t fall behind. the town center will not bus- the committee when we meet many would have found them- “To see my students skipping “I am teaching live to my tle with holiday merriment in again next year.” selves stumped. One chaotic into the room on that first day remote students and students 2020. The organizing committee year later, however, and the and saying hello to their friends in the classroom via Zoom,” For many families who has found a few alternate ways entire school community is in person after seven months Lavin added. “The kids never mark the event on their cal- to celebrate the season. The well-versed on the combination of not being in the classroom complain about wearing their endars each year, the can- White Christmas Committee of in-person and remote learn- was priceless,” said EBES sixth masks. They seem to have all cellation of White Christmas recently announced that ing. grade teacher Christine Lavin. taken it in stride.” came as a great disappoint- it will sponsor a Christmas With every pothole and sharp District leaders have been Students and parents cer- ment, especially after the loss decorating contest. All resi- curve presenting itself along impressed by the cooperation tainly miss the days when of the Asparagus Festival in dents looking to register their the road through the COVID-19 and willingness of students, homework, quizzes, and tests May and other town favorites homes for the contest must do pandemic, the East Brookfield staff, and parents to make the were the most stressful aspects throughout the year. Still, so by December 6. Elementary School community adjustments necessary to keep of school. Now, in addition to most residents have since All voting for the contest has stepped up to navigate the schools open. Relying heav- their focus on academics, the expressed their understand- will be done online. For more challenge. After classes were ily on masks, social distanc- overarching commitment for ing and support for the vol- information about the event, called off last March and didn’t ing, and extensive sanitation the entire school community unteers who make the event or if you would like to regis- return until September, teach- procedures, the Spencer-East is safety. possible. ter your home, please com- ers, administrators, and dis- Brookfield Regional School “They are extremely consci- Usually occurring on the plete the form available on trict leaders spent the summer District has not seen a single entious about following all of first Sunday in December, the the White Christmas in West implementing state guidance COVID-19 case among students the social distancing rules and daylong White Christmas cele- Brookfield Facebook page. and readying their building. and staff. basic rules such as using hand bration typically draws guests Prizes for the decoration Now, with the first month of Teachers have also put in sanitizer or washing down their from throughout the area. contest were provided by hybrid learning in the books several hours of extra work desks multiple times a day,” Local businesses, municipal Northeast Pizza, Salem Cross for the full EBES student body, each week to support both Lavin said of her students. “I offices, town departments, and Inn, Cottage Street Collections, everyone is adjusting to the their in-person and remote churches also take part each and KindaKrafty2020. new normal. The school year learners. With many families Turn To EBES, page ­­­A13 year. But with the many chal- Organizers thank all donors began with students in grades in all schools opting for the lenges of 2020, organizers did of prizes for their support. 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 4, 2020

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winter sports safety measures Accuracy Watch

BY KEVIN FLANDERS sports were moved to the “Fall Sports postponed from the fall. The Spencer New Leader is committed to STAFF WRITER II” season and the spring season. Wresting, winter cheerleading, and accuracy in all its news reports. Although REGION – Local student-athletes are “The pandemic has reshaped the way dance were moved to the spring season. numerous safeguards are in place to ensure looking forward to the return of winter education is delivered across the coun- For students and coaches who are accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. sports, but they’ll have to deal with sev- try, and the same can be said about its gearing up for Fall Sports II, it will be a Confirmed fact errors will be corrected eral new safety measures. impact on athletics,” Granatino added. culture shock to prepare for football and Last week, the Massachusetts “Nonetheless, I am confident our stu- other sports in the wintertime. Teams at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Interscholastic Athletic Association dent-athletes and coaches will adjust to have been limited this fall in terms timely manner. (MIAA) made multiple announcements the new expectations this winter and of practice availability and off-season If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- following a meeting of its COVID-19 have an experience as fulfilling and as preparation. 4106 or email news@stonebridgepress. task force. After extensive delibera- exciting as what we saw during the fall “We couldn’t do everything that we news during normal business hours. During tions, task force members presented an season.” normally do in practice, but we got some array of modifications and recommen- Basketball and ice hockey athletes football stuff in,” said Chris Barry, an non-business hours, leave a message in the dations for winter sports to the MIAA will see some of the most drastic chang- assistant coach with the Leicester High editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return board of directors. es to their sports. Masks must be worn School football squad. “Ultimately, it your phone call or email. Prior to making modifications, task throughout the game, and players must gave our team a purpose a few nights force members collaborated with offi- utilize social distancing during pre- a week and allowed us to start building cials from the state’s Executive Office of game and postgame activities. our team for Fall II.” Energy and Environmental Affairs, as Additionally, access to locker rooms LHS anticipates its football squad to well as the Department of Elementary and other venues will be tightly restrict- feature about 60 players this year, an and Secondary Education. ed. impressive feat considering the many “It is great to see that so many of our For MIAA leaders, it was a challenge challenges athletes are facing. Players student-athletes will be able to take part to create modifications that strike a bal- can’t wait for the projected Feb. 22 start in the sports they love this winter,” said ance between maximizing safety while date for Fall Sports II, but social distanc- MIAA President Jeff Granatino. “Many maintaining the basic aspects of game- ing regulations will make it difficult to coaches, athletic directors, principals, play within each sport. Considering the stay in game form this winter. and superintendents worked hard over close-contact nature of basketball, hock- “We have been told we can work out the past few weeks to ensure that we ey, and other winter sports, it is impos- and lift together, but our weight room is would be able to offer interscholastic sible to facilitate social distancing on too small to properly social-distance opportunities for our students.” the playing surface. This means health with so many players and coaches,” The MIAA board of directors voted to measures in all other facets of the game Barry said. “We typically have 25-35 Piano Tuning approve several sport-specific modifi- must be ramped up, officials said. players attend our lifting sessions in cations for the winter season. All mod- MIAA leaders thank all contributors the off-season, but this just won’t work ifications are subject to changes from who came together to provide sport-spe- under all the rules and restrictions.” & Repair state leaders, depending on the severity cific guidance, health information, and LHS coaches have used an online of COVID-19 conditions as the winter recommendations. platform to send players workouts they progresses. “Promoting the health and safety of all can complete at home, without any Glen StevenS Locally, the decision for individual participants is the association’s impera- weights. Coaches and athletes are using 508-885-3705 schools on whether to participate in tive,” said MIAA Executive Director similar systems in surrounding com- MIAA-recognized winter sports will Bill Gaine. “Our membership should be munities, with be determined by district officials and proud that our board’s actions reflect everyone hopeful health leaders. allegiance to the MIAA mission.” that all sports sea- Currently, the high school winter Wrestling, indoor track, winter cheer- sons can be com- Drive-Through Nativity sports season is set to begin on Dec. leading, and dance have all been moved pleted. 14. Coaches, athletes, and parents are to other sporting seasons. Indoor track For more infor- SATURDAY asked to review all sport-specific modi- will take place during the newly created mation on sport- & SUNDAY fications prior to involvement. Also, be “Fall Sports II” season, which will begin ing guidance, visit sure that your sport is still listed in the later in the winter. 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WARE — Country Bank, a 750 free meals to families in Bank and Old Sturbridge cause. and places in our communities. full-service financial institu- need this Thanksgiving. Meals Village share a collective belief Finally, as part of its We know that many have suf- tion serving central and west- will be delivered to St. Johns that we can make a difference Community Cares Program, fered losses over the last sever- ern Massachusetts, announced Food for the Poor, YWCA, when we work together, and the staff participated in its al months. Some have lost their a series of initiatives to help Abby’s House, Veterans Inc. we are doing just that.” very own Boston Marathon by jobs, their business, and others support local communities and Elm Street Congregational On Small Business Saturday, “Walking the Distance” via a have lost loved ones. There is during the 2020 holiday sea- Church. the Country Bank retail bank- downloadable App. This vir- no more significant time in our son, especially those affected “We wanted to do everything ing team will support local tual challenge brought every- history for community part- by the economic fallout from we could to help support fam- small businesses by purchas- one together while supporting ners to step up and provide the ongoing pandemic. ilies in the community this ing 400 gift cards from busi- charities of their choice with a support to those in need.” As part of the initiatives, Thanksgiving,” said James nesses throughout its mar- $500 donation. A total of $30,000 To learn more about the var- Country Bank teamed up with Donahue, President of Old kets. These gift cards will be will be granted to charities. ious activities that Country Old Sturbridge Village to offer Sturbridge Village. “Country distributed in Country Bank Paul Scully, President and Bank will be participating in branch locations on “Giving CEO of Country Bank, said, and how you can donate to Tuesday,” December 1, 2020. “As a community partner, we local charities it is supporting, The Corporate Office team care deeply about our commu- please visit www.countrybank. will also be partnering with nities, and we want to offer com/seasonofgiving. Provision Ministry and assem- our support where it is need- About Country Bank bling 250 backpacks filled with ed most this holiday season. Country Bank is a full-ser- essential care items to be deliv- As we reflect on the past year vice mutual community bank ered to the Springfield Rescue with gratitude for the Bank’s serving central and western Mission. strength and ability to support Massachusetts with 14 offices in Throughout the month of so many in need, we are also Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, December, the famous red humbled to witness so many Brimfield, Belchertown, kettles will be visible at sev- great acts of kindness and sup- Wilbraham, Ludlow, Leicester, eral Country Bank branch port throughout our communi- Paxton, Charlton, and locations to help fill the void ties from the people and busi- Worcester. Country Bank is a the Salvation Army will expe- nesses who make this region member of FDIC, DIF, and the rience this year, in part due the remarkable place it is to SUM network. Country Bank to the pandemic. In addition, live and work.” can be reached at 800-322-8233 Country Bank has donated He added, “The pandemic or online at countrybank.com. $10,000 for this meaningful has taken its toll on the people

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NORTH BROOKFIELD — The Town borhood is defined as the area bound is lacking in parts of the neighborhood project. The project is funded through of North Brookfield will hold a public by Spring Street, High Street, Mount and, where present, is not always ade- a FY 2019 Community Development forum for the Town’s ongoing West Pleasant Street, North Main Street, and quate for today’s intense storms. Aside Block Grant to North Brookfield from Side Infrastructure Plan project on part of Bell Street near the town center. from aging subsurface infrastructure, the Massachusetts Department of Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the North The overall goals of the project are 1) surface elements such as roads, side- Housing and Community Development. Brookfield Police Station, 55 School to evaluate existing infrastructure sys- walks and crosswalks in the area are This grant is administered on behalf of St. Socially distanced seating will be tems in the project area; 2) to develop generally older and are mostly not the town by the Central Massachusetts available. The forum will be broad- concepts for improvement projects in handicapped-friendly. Regional Planning Commission cast live by North Brookfield Cable key areas; and 3) to produce a final plan At the forum, residents and other (CMRPC). Questions about the public Access TV and video will be streamed with prioritized and phased recommen- stakeholders will have a chance to voice forum should be directed to Ashely on the North Brookfield Local Public dations for implementation, for use in their concerns about infrastructure in Barre at the Board of Selectmen’s Access Cable Youtube Channel. All doc- local planning and in seeking addition- the project area and will be able to Office, at (508) 867-0200 or selectmen@ umentation will be available on the al grant funds for detailed design and review and comment on the engineers’ northbrookfield.net or Ian McElwee town’s Web site, www.northbrookfield. construction. field evaluation work to date. The Town at the Central Massachusetts Regional net. Neighborhood residents and other This part of North Brookfield is of North Brookfield invites residents Planning Commission, at (508) 459-3331 interested parties are encouraged to currently served by water, sewer and who have knowledge of neighborhood or [email protected]. Questions or attend or otherwise participate. stormwater drainage systems dating infrastructure issues like flood-prone comments about the findings of the At the forum, the Town’s engineer- to the early and middle 1900s. Water roadways, deteriorated sidewalks, or engineering study to date should be ing consultant will discuss the initial mains in parts of the neighborhood are low water pressure to bring their local directed to Corey Brodeur at Lenard results of its extensive field survey of undersized or made from hard-to-main- knowledge to the forum or to submit Engineering, (508) 721-7600 or brodeur@ drainage systems, water and sewer tain materials. Some sewer lines are comments by email. lenard-eng.com. mains, roads, and sidewalks in the prone to clogs or suffer from infiltration Lenard Engineering’s engineering West Side Neighborhood. This neigh- or inflow. Stormwater infrastructure team is the Town’s consultant for this

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Monetary Donations may be sent to: Spencer Toys for Kids, P.O. Box 186, Spencer, MA 01562. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at: Spencer Fire Dept, Spencer Post Office, Cornerstone Bank (Spencer office), ERA Key Realty Services (415B Main St). If you would like to sponsor a child please contact Katie at [email protected] or call/ text 508-419-3659 OR Donna at donnaflan- [email protected] or call 508-885-6336. If you are in need of assistance, applica- tions can be picked up at: Spencer Post Office, Mary Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry or ERA Key Realty Services (outside mailbox). You can see updates on Facebook at Spencer Toys for Kids. Spencer Cultural Council extends deadline for funding proposals

SPENCER – The Spencer Cultural port cultural activities in the commu- workshops, and lectures. Council Program (LCC), visit www. Council recently announced an exten- nity. These grants can support a wide The council will give a strong prefer- mass-culture.org. sion of its funding proposal deadline. variety of artistic projects and activities ence to applicants who secure a venue For more information about the The council has set a new deadline of in Spencer, including exhibits, festi- before submitting their applications. Spencer Cultural Council or the appli- Dec. 14 for organizations, schools, and vals, field trips, short-term artist res- To receive an application form, or cation process, contact the council at individuals to apply for grants that sup- idencies or performances in schools, to learn more about the Local Cultural 774-479-8797. Additionally, the Spencer Cultural Council is actively seeking new mem- bers. Volunteers meet several times a Anniversary Committee announces year to distribute funds in support of programs that enhance the community. Anyone interested in serving is invit- ed to complete a volunteer application holiday lighting contest form on the town website, or you can contact the town clerk for more infor- BY KEVIN FLANDERS A full slate of programs was scheduled The event is also a great way to pro- STAFF WRITER mation. to celebrate the town’s centennial mile- mote area businesses that have strug- The Spencer Cultural Council belongs stone, but instead the COVID-19 pan- gled during a long, punishing 2020. to a network of 329 local cultural coun- EAST BROOKFIELD – Although local demic made the year unforgettable for Gift cards to local businesses have been cils serving all 351 cities and towns in residents will have to miss several favor- all the wrong reasons. The centennial purchased by the 100th Anniversary the Commonwealth. The LCC program ite holiday traditions this year, mem- celebration has since been moved to Committee for distribution as contest is the largest grassroots cultural fund- bers of the town’s 100th Anniversary 2022, and countless area holiday craft prizes. There will be one grand prize ing network in the nation, supporting Committee have discovered a new way fairs, festivals, and other programs were winner of a $200 gift card, plus first and thousands of community-based projects to brighten spirits. canceled this year. Even the Spencer second place prizes offered in the fol- in the arts, sciences, and humanities As part of the 2020 Light the Town Parade of Lights and White Christmas lowing three categories: “Traditionally every year. program, East Brookfield residents in West Brookfield were scrapped, leav- Elegant,” “Creative Inflatables,” and For specific information about will have an opportunity to register ing families desperate for ways to cele- “The Clark W. Griswold Award.” COVID-19 related considerations, please their properties in a yard lighting con- brate the season. Judging for the contest will take place visit www.massculturalcouncil.org. test. The program is a great way to Recognizing the major void of holiday on the weekend of Dec. 19-20. Any East show holiday spirit and also communi- events this year, East Brookfield’s 100th Brookfield resident who would like to ty solidarity during a challenging time, Anniversary Committee members participate in the contest must register officials said. stepped up to organize a fun holiday in advance by visiting the events page “This activity allows for celebration of program. at www.tinyurl.com/EB100th. N. Brookfield Police the season while maintaining physical “We are hoping that this decorating For more information about the pro- distancing. We hope it will raise every- contest will help residents and busi- gram, or to learn more about the com- one’s spirits,” said Heather Gablaski, nesses,” Gablaski said. “We will publish mittee’s ongoing planning efforts, send Association holding a member of the 100th Anniversary the houses that are participating so peo- an email to [email protected]. Committee. ple can drive around and see the decora- Anyone who is interested in becom- snowblower raffle One year ago, East Brookfield resi- tions. Those who are participating can ing a judge for the contest can send an dents were looking forward to what was have fun adding to their decorations, email to the same address. To ensure NORTH BROOKFIELD – Winter supposed to be an unforgettable year. showing off their current decorations, fairness, judges cannot have a house is fast approaching, and the North or even decorating for the first time.” entered in the contest. Brookfield Police Association will help make snow removal a lot easier this year for one lucky resident. The association is raffling off an Ariens snowblower worth $1,800. Please see any off-duty police offi- cer to purchase your ticket, or visit the police department’s Facebook page for more information. Professional Directory The raffle drawing will be held on Dec. 18. Only 300 tickets are available for To advertise on this page, call June at the raffle. Each ticket costs $20. 508-909-4062 or email [email protected]

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The Great Man’s best friend Outdoors increasing every year. have been many great dogs pur- Every year, families plan on chased at dog shelters, but it is RALPH purchasing a dog for Christmas, a big gamble. They all need a TRUE and it is often the wrong time second chance and adoption of of year to do so. It is a hectic a family pet or hunting dog is time to bring in a puppy, and the way to go for some families. Dogs are man’s best often brings more work keeping Good Luck! friend. My life without my two the dog safe in its new envi- Deer hunting opened for shot- dogs, Twig & Molly, would not ronment. Maybe this year could gun this past Monday under be as enjoyable if I did not have be different because of the pan- less-than-ideal conditions, with them around. A daily walk with demic. Many parents are work- a rainstorm brewing late after- them at a local Rod & Gun club ing from home, away from the noon and Tuesday. Archers had helps keep them in shape. The stresses of everyday life, espe- a great season deer hunting this walks are good for this writer cially for the next three months year and the harvest could well also, although I still am slightly or so. surpass last year’s record-break- overweight because of my eat- A new dog in the family could ing season. Many big bucks ing habits. The dogs wake me be just the right move this year, sporting large antlers have been up as soon as the light breaks. as long as you can afford one, reported by a local processing Molly is first! She quickly jumps as it can become very costly shop, and other reports from in my bed and walk’s up my if they need to be brought to sporting goods stores with deer stomach until her face is right a veterinarian. It is a 10-to-15- in the 200-pound-plus range is over mine. One long lick on my year commitment to insure not uncommon. It will be inter- face and I am out of bed. Twig is a happy & healthy life to the esting to hear the final results of next although she does not jump new puppy. Be sure to select the archery deer harvest in the in my bed like Molly. the proper breed for you and coming weeks from MFW. Photo Courtesy Taking the dogs out to the your family, and never ever Fortunately, deer hunters in A local angler, Fernando Puglesa, landed a 36-inch Northern Pike in a back yard, often requires a good purchase a puppy from a pet the valley do not need to travel local river in Whitinsville this past weekend. grip on their leashes because of store. You need to insist on see- to Petersham to do some deer the high population of rabbits ing both parents of the pup and hunting. In my younger years, end. The fish was released back a dangerous time for duck hunt- in the back yard. Molly occa- also get references. Every pup we needed to travel a bit to get a into the river to fight another, ing for both man & dog, especial- sionally digs out a spot under is cute when they are young shot at a deer. There was a line day but not before the angler ly on the coast. Wind & freezing the fence to go hunting alone in and looking at a litter of pups is of cars a couple of miles long on took a couple of pictures. The temperatures make for great the woods. A quick blast on the sometimes overwhelming. Take opening day, carrying hunters fish did not have much girth, as waterfowl hunting, but extreme whistle brings her back to the your time and do your home- to the areas around Petersham this week’s picture shows. caution needs to be practiced gate in short time. It is nice to work. Temperament of the and surrounding towns. It was a Duck hunters locally have at all times. More on this next see the rabbit population mak- adult dogs is extremely import- lot of fun back then even though reported on the lack of mallards week! ing a comeback in the valley ant. What you see is what you we never brought home the ven- this year. There are plenty of What was the organization area, but Molly needs to be made will get! ison like we do today. We are so wood ducks, but the absence on the Meadow Pond called The aware of the dangers lurking in Choosing a dog from an animal fortunate to have such a healthy of mallards was a bit disap- Sea Scouts back in the ‘50s? Stay the woods. The two dogs are shelter is a big risk. Not know- deer herd in our back yard. pointing to many local water- tuned in next week. inseparable, and remain pro- ing were the dog came from, A local angler, Fernando fowl hunters. Goose and duck Stay safe, wear a mask and tective of each other. Coyotes, how it was treated, etc. needs Puglesa, landed a 36-inch hunting closed Nov. 28, and will practice social distancing! Fishercat & Bobcat pose a real to be carefully thought over Northern Pike in a local river reopen Dec. 14. The next sea- threat to domestic dogs and before making a decision. There in Whitinsville this past week- son will hopefully get better, as Take a Kid Fishing & Keep cats, and their populations are lakes and ponds freeze up. It is Them Rods Bending. Holiday antique and auction news

Many holiday related sto- and the Arts that there were six reindeer, ries have been featured in reported that instead of the typical four, recent antique and auc- the Santa and that the reindeer were in tion news reports. Several and polar different positions, instead of Christmas related antiques bear seller staring straight ahead as is recently brought strong pric- is a mem- typical. The antique Santa and es at auction, according to the ber of the reindeer toy sold for $72,000 to Antiques and Arts Weekly. Golden Glow a buyer in the United states. A “red-robed Santa sitting in of Christmas A 46-year-old Army vet and the gondola under a wicker Past his wife made an important dirigible with propellers on Antiques, Collectors discovery in a drawer of their the side and holding his bag group (gold- newly purchased home in of toys” sold for $7,800 at auc- Collectibles englow.org). South Carolina, according to tion in November. “Santa in A “German Fox Business. Fox Business red robe riding a white fur & Estates composi- writes that “the two cases nodding reindeer with orange tion Santa (they found) contained 64 decorative harness” went for WAYNE TUISKULA on sleigh coins in total, including 46 $13,200. “Santa riding a clock- behind six gold $5 liberty coins and 18 work nodding donkey” with reindeer, all Morgan silver dollars. The “a feather tree in one hand on a wheeled platform mea- Liberty $5 coins were minted and the donkey outfitted in suring 35 inches long” sold between 1849 and 1907, while a vibrant harness” reached for well above the $1,500 the Morgan silver dollar was $15,600. “Santa on nodding estimate, according to the coined between 1878 and 1904.” polar bear, 29 inches high with same Antiques and the Arts The estimated value of the composition feet, hands and Weekly article. The auction- coins is $25,000. Exemplifying head with a mohair beard, the eer believed that two factors the holiday spirit, the couple bear covered in rabbit fur” which contributed to strong immediately returned them brought $36,600. Antiques bidding on this piece were to the elderly couple who had Turn To ANTIQUES page ­­­A8 Community Connection

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Brendan Berube A big thank you from the Spencer Housing retirement plan Editor Authority under a new To the Editor: in preparing and delivering the meals. Due to the generosity of the Spencer During these uncertain times these acts Editorial Exchange Club, Tri-Valley Elder of kindness are what Thanksgiving is employer Services & Table Talk Pies, and the all about. help of the Spencer Housing Staff we Respectively, delivered meals to the elderly/handi- Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes cap residents at The Spencer Housing Charlene Kaiser -PHM things happen that can affect the status Authority on Tuesday Nov. 24. The Executive Director They keys of your plan. So, for example, if you Exchange Club, Donna Farmer (Donald Spencer Housing Authority Berthiaume’s office) and Staff assisted work for a hospital that changes own- ership, and you have been participating in a 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) retirement to a happy plan, what should you do with it now? Doing more harm than good Basically, you have four options: Cash out your plan. You can simply To the Editor: post haste. cash out your plan and take the money, holiday Watching the faux five, the righteous The logic they are using is simple, but you’ll have to pay taxes on it, and four go at it, ad nauseum, is a lesson if I’m not sick, let me work, if I love possibly penalties as well. So, unless in good, great syntax, awesome sim- grandma, I will try to take every pre- you really need the funds and you have iles, metaphors and a Rodeo Drive of caution to protect her - and her price: no other alternative, you may want to season glistering raw emotion on display. she will remain a prisoner in her own avoid liquidating your account. So what if an election was stolen, this home until the all clear is sounded. As Roll your account into It’s official — the holiday season has is America and high crimes and misde- far as the hysterical projected amount your new employer’s arrived, with the first big one under meanors are American apple pie. The of deaths that one writer continually plan. If it’s allowed, you our belts. Thanksgiving is the perfect movers and shakers, the deep state, by lasers into our very sore eyes, let us can roll over your old segue into Christmas and Hanukkah. my reasoning, may have pulled levers reason like a 21st century median age 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) It’s when all of the fall decorations, and to unseat Trump for the good of the citizen. If three million of us (very plan into your new the dilapidated pumpkins get tossed and country; dictators, once their purpose worst case scenario) or 1 percent (me) employer’s plan. Before the candy canes and red and whites is served, are removed - ask Julius will be culled, that leaves about 347 making this move, come out. Black Friday and Cyber Caesar. million left. Not a big deal on a planet you’ll want to look at the Monday has passed, and now it’s time to Trump did very well in many areas, with more than seven billion. Financial new plan’s investment put things into cruise control until the Biden will build on those and rebuild That’s how many Americans face ocus options (which should big day arrives. F what he tried to tear down. If he can’t reality. That’s who we are - live free be numerous) and fees When we were younger, the holidays handle the monstrous task of righting or die. JEFF (which should be low). were magical and fun for most of us, this country, he will be removed for the The bottom line in all this mus- BURDICK If you move the money with a minimal amount of stress and good of the country, too. ing is: do the right thing, mask and directly to the new plan, an abundant amount of gifts to those Trump needed to go, for many noble distance. To those too afraid of the you won’t be taxed at the fortunate enough to receive any. As we reasons, that I fear are way over the unknown, stay home and don’t go out time of the transfer, and your funds can get older and have families of our own, heads of you oblivious patriots. until we get a vaccine. To the govern- continue to grow tax-deferred. holidays remain fun, as we pour that So please, stop the sanctimo- ment: let those Covid free or recovered Leave your plan with your old employ- magic into making our own family’s nious rhetoric; stop trying to make go back to work so we may patronize er. If your account balance is above a holidays memorable. Americans hate each other. the public square for the benefit of all. certain level, you may be able to leave Despite our current situation, holiday As far as Covid goes, I can clearly see, And to the glib nine, darkening the your plan with your old employer’s spirits remain high. Taking a drive but do not condone, why a large percent- opinion pages month after month with plan administrator. You won’t be able to around town, decorations are popping age, especially the 40 and under crowd, their vapid drivel, there are many contribute any more money to the plan, up every day. The night sky serves as is snubbing its nose at the pandemic. who think it would be so beneficial, but if you like the investment options the perfect backdrop for flashing holi- For one thing they, like myself, most if, in the words of a once popular pseu- you’ve chosen, keeping the money in day lights. Many people have started likely do not know anyone who died, do-bigot, you would all just, “ Stifle.” your old plan might be a viable choice. to decorate historically early, as a way see no tangible evidence that justifies You are doing much more harm than Move your account into a traditional to bring some sense of normalcy and losing a job, home or apartment. They you realize. IRA. One possible advantage to moving positivity to others. are aware that when the fiscal piano your 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) into a tradi- It may be difficult this season; how- drops, from a great height onto our James Spaulding tional IRA is you’ll open up a world of ever, try to do something creative to collective heads, every common citizen new investment options, because you make someone’s holiday one they can Brookfield could sluice down the money drain, can fund your IRA with virtually any remember, something they don’t expect. type of vehicle, including stocks, bonds, When you take the time to essentially mutual funds, certificates of deposit play Santa Claus, the joy you get back (CDs) and exchange-traded funds. And is tenfold. The government is instituted of God if you already have a traditional IRA, As for relieving stress, don’t put too you can combine the new funds with the many expectations onto yourself and To the Editor: God’s commands are for everyone, old ones, making it easier to track your respect your own limits. You don’t have This is a very serious message from even more Christians who have sub- holdings. As is the case with leaving to do everything, you can delegate. As God to us today from Romans 13. God mitted to Jesus. your money in your old employer’s plan for shopping, you can find just about is in control and God commands us The civil government, all human or transferring it to a new plan, you’ll anything online, even from local shops today to be obedient to the government race, life, we all stand accountable continue to benefit from tax-deferred making gift buying easier. If shopping according to God’s will, word, values before God, Jesus laws, God has insti- growth. Keep in mind, though, that isn’t your thing, hand out gift cards [strong spiritual lifestyle, proper con- tuted, ordained the governing powers, IRAs have costs, too, possibly including with a handwritten letter. duct, blameless, beyond reproach, liv- our Constitution to be the agents of jus- transaction costs to buy or sell new Throughout the season, take in the ing an honorable quality of life, highly tice to restrain evil and to punish the investments. (One more thing to keep in lights and remember to take in the hol- esteemed, respected] [Standards [obedi- wrongdoers and to protect the good in mind: When you want to move a retire- iday spirit of those around you. Go for ent living God’s established rules, laws our society. [Romans 13: 3-4] However, ment plan to an IRA, you may want a walk in the snow and listen to how that Jesus taught and modeled for us to if the governing officials tell us to do to make a direct rollover, so the old quiet everything is. Begin and end each follow] Principals [God’s highest char- something that is contrary to God’s plan’s administrator moves the money day with something you find enjoyable. acter, proper conduct and obedience, Word, moral law, we are not obligated directly into the IRA, allowing you to We find that watching holiday movies, not defiant or disrespectful of others to respect it, our responsibility is to avoid immediate taxes. If you were to eating sugar cookies, drinking hot choc- and their property]. obey God’s will, standards and princi- make an indirect rollover, you’d get the olate and listening to holiday music Why does God expect so much of pals, our 1st responsibility is to obey money yourself, but your old employer really can be uplifting. “A Christmas us? God is the creator of the universe, God’s Word. would have to deduct 20 percent for Carol,” while a bit creepy at times, does the world, all creation, all life. God is It is the responsibility of the people, federal taxes, and you’d have to deposit put things into perspective. If you hav- Omniscient: universal, knowledge of especially Christians, to elect govern- the entire balance, including the with- en’t read the book in a while or watched all things, past, present, future, God is ing officials, to elect people with high holding, into your IRA within 60 days.) the movie, now is the time. unbounded, infinite, God is unable to moral principles, standards to serve Which of these choices is best for No, things won’t look as they normal- forget, God knows the beginning from our Country, states. God instituted and you? There’s no one “right” answer for ly do this season. With that said, people the end. ordained the government and it is our everyone. You’ll want to consider all the throughout history have turned lemons God is Omnipotence: unlimited responsibility to maintain God’s insti- options and possibly consult with your into lemonade. This season it’s espe- power, all powerful, almighty power, tution, “and” if we become negligent, tax advisor and financial professional. cially important to support local small infinite power. irresponsible we will experience the But do all you can to protect your retire- businesses, many who now offer items God is Omnipresence: universal consequences of God’s discipline and ment plan – you’ve worked hard to build online. Throughout this season, let’s presence, God is capable of existing we may be witnessing God’s discipline it, and you’ll need to rely on it to help all focus on lifting each other up as this everywhere at the same time. today with the lawlessness and rioting you pay for your years as a retiree. pandemic eventually will take its place God is the Alpha and Omega, the first while we are anticipating a change of in history. the beginning and the end, the last. presidential command. This article was written by Edward In the words of Hamilton Wright God is eternal. What will be the outcome of this Jones for use by your local Edward Mabie, “Blessed is the season which God’s love is evident yesteryear and election? A Republic Democracy or Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact engages the whole world in a conspira- never ending today making His appeal a Socialist Democracy. My prayer is; Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones cy of love.” to us through Romans 13, it is our God’s will be done! responsibility to work out our salva- There appears to be real live evi- Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 tion [Philippians 2: 12] and maintain dence of socialism when you witness or [email protected]. a working relationship with the gov- the attacks of democratic paid rioters Email What’s On erning authorities according to God’s attacking peaceful Trump supporters in Your Mind? Word. [Romans 13] Washington. God have mercy on them ENTERTAINMENT AND Us! We’d Like to What is obedience to God? 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ANTIQUES cost around $5,000 each to make in $368,000, well above the estimates. The and other equestrian paintings. continued from page A7­­­ 1964. The two figures were expected to Lutrario family stockings will cer- Additional auctions are also being sell for between $150,000 and $250,000, tainly be stuffed this Christmas. planned. Please sign up for email sold them the house. according to the New York Times We are cataloging die-cast toys for updates on our website or follow us KSTP TV reported that the Santa article. KSTP reported that “the sell- an online auction that will end in on Facebook for more information. Claus and Rudolph figures from er was Peter Lutrario, 65, of New early 2021. This will be the first of the 1964 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed York, who told The Associated Press multiple toy auctions. Later auctions Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Reindeer” TV special recently sold before the auction that he thought he will feature rare antique toys from the Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass at auction. Prior to the auction, the would never part with the dolls but 19th and 20th centuries. We will also Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate New York Times reported that the fig- wanted to be able to take care of his be auctioning hundreds of paintings Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- ures were “constructed of wood, felted children and grandchildren with the from the estate of Fay Moore. Moore tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111) wool, leather and lead armature” and money.” The undisclosed buyer paid is well known for her horse racing [email protected]. Friday, December 4, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Letters to the Editor Let’s return to normalcy, decency, and School re-opening rule of law To the Editor: The lowest COVID numbers of the school To the Editor: election a fraud because he is playing to The situation with schools closing, year occurred early and anybody could It has been weeks since the election, the part of his base, who like him, can- re-opening, and re-closing would be have predicted that COVID would get and the race has been called. Most of the not accept the idea of defeat, no matter funny to watch if there weren’t so many worse as the weather got colder and days yard signs are down, and yet the presi- what, facts be damned. Donald Trump victims. Schools have become ground-ze- got shorter. All respiratory viruses get dent is still casting doubts on the election will no longer be president at noon on ro for various culture wars and political worse. Furthermore, the use of fresh out- to the point that a reporter had to ask the Jan. 20 and Joe Biden will be president fights that have little to do with schools door air becomes less feasible as it gets president if he would actually leave the and that is true whether Joe Biden gets with parents and students have become colder. In late August class could have White House if the Electoral College con- to physically enter the White House or pawns for a game of chess between the started under circus tents outdoors. We firms Biden was the election. He said of not, whether Trump literally burns the unions, the Democrats, the Republicans. even could have fitted all the classroom course he would but then followed it up White House down or not. The physical Shortening the school year by two windows with fans blowing out through with a tweet that said, “Biden can only building does not make someone pres- weeks was a handout to the teachers’ October to create positive pressure. enter the White House as president if he ident, the people of the United States unions, and robbed our children of 5 per- Low and behold, the virus numbers can prove that his ridiculous ‘80,000,000 choose the president, and the people of cent of their education this year. Even have been worsening steadily since votes’ were not fraudulently or illegally the United States were clear in choosing worse, those cancelled two weeks in the originally scheduled start date. obtained. Interestingly, the recount the Joe Biden. September had exceptionally low virus Somewhat surprisingly the kids are actu- Trump campaign paid for in Milwaukee Trump has had a couple of weeks to numbers. The concept of starting remote ally being phased in, hybrid even though actually increased Biden’s lead slightly. do his legal challenges and answer any and phasing students in, which was each week that passes the COVID risk The President is continuing to call the adopted by the Spencer-East Brookfield Turn To ROSENBERG page ­­­A10 School District was and is simply stupid. Turn To KASPI page ­­­A10 Trump 45: A Man of Action All is retained which has not been surren-

To the Editor: Look at his accomplishments: dered I have been a registered Democrat Best economy with lowest unemploy- To the Editor: dered. There is nothing in the history of for my entire voting life. In fact, I ment before the Covid. As much as some people would like its adoption to suggest that it was more still am. There’s a reason for this. Peace in the Middle East. to believe that any pandemic response than declaratory of the relationship Massachusetts has been basically a The complete destruction of the ISIS measure or mitigation is unconstitu- between the national and state govern- one-party state. If you want to have Caliphate tional it is important to consider both ments as it had been established by the any voice in local politics, you had Made NATO pay their full share of what the constitution explicitly says Constitution before the amendment or the vote in the Democratic primary. their commitments. and what the case law says. We must that its purpose was other than to allay The unions and government employee Renegotiated trade pacts with Mexico avoid the trap of labeling anything with fears that the new national govern- control of their workers has made this and Canada that are fair to America. which we disagree as “unconstitution- ment might seek to exercise powers not state this way. Brought terrorist countries like Iran al.” We are a nation of laws, not of men, granted, and that the states might not Four years ago, the powers that and North Korea under control. and not of whims. be able to exercise fully their reserved run both parties tried to push Hillary Imposed Tariffs on China to force First and foremost, the Constitution powers.” Clinton and Jeb Bush on us. Along them to fair trade. does not address pandemics. The In simpler terms, the federal govern- came Trump. He wasn’t beholden to These alone would be enough. He 10th Amendment, however, states “The ment’s powers are only those which are any party and he crashed his way thru had to do all these while battling a hos- powers not delegated to the United outlined in the Constitution. The pow- the Republican Party. Trump won tile Democratic Congress, hostile news States by the Constitution, nor pro- ers of the states are infinite unless spe- because the average American was sick media, and global elitist controlling the hibited by it to the States, are reserved cifically prohibited by the Constitution. of the lies and broken promises of the large tech companies. But his greatest to the States respectively, or to the The United States’ response to COVID- party’s candidates. He came along and achievement was his battle with the people.” As was stated in United States 19 has certainly been less than stel- said it straight. The average American China Plague. He was a wartime pres- v. Darby Lumber Co. in 1941, “The lar and much poorer than our peer understands that and respects it. Turn To ROBILLARD page ­­­A10 amendment states but a truism that all Turn To MILLER page ­­­A12 For four years, he has done just that. is retained which has not been surren- Corona was sent to us by God Leftists vs. rightists

To the Editor: schools, takes our jobs away in the To the Editor: of. If the New Leader were being “infect- God is calling us and he is testing name of a virus, re-imposes crushing The editorial section of this newspa- ed” with “easily rebutted rehashed N.Y. us. In November 2020, we had the most taxes, and allows men to use women’s per is always interesting, and this [past] Times talking points” I would think it important election of our lifetimes bathrooms against God’s will and nat- week did not disappoint! It is always fun would be important for a Rightist and – whether to reelect a Godly agenda ural order. The choice couldn’t have to see the Facebook of yesteryear with self-proclaimed patriot to actually rebut through Donald Trump as God’s proph- been clearer, and President Trump was a multi-week turnaround on responses. and set the record straight rather than et and conduit or whether to usher in cruising towards a landslide re-elec- Mr. McRae seems obsessed with a boycott. Another possible explanation blasphemy. We are a Christian nation, tion never before seen in this country. number of writers he has promised on is that the views expressed are not so we need Christian judges who push God commissioned us to go to the several occasions not to read, respond easy to rebut. It’s hard for me to say, I get God’s agenda, we need a constitutional polls and vote for President Trump to, or otherwise engage with…only to my news from “The Daily Show,” “Last amendment establishing Christianity and 74 million of us, a record for an break that promise. Mr. McRae dis- Week Tonight with John Oliver,” and as our official state religion, English incumbent president, answered God’s agrees with these folks and seemingly my Facebook feed. as our official language, and criminal call. We understand other people by every issue, so if their talking points and The reaction of boycott, then pleading penalties for blasphemy. talking to our friends, family, neigh- views are “easily rebutted,” one would with the newspaper to censor, then occa- In this election, we had a choice bors, and fellow parishioners. I don’t think that he would engage and rebut sionally blowing up over the inability to between continuing to make America associate with anybody who voted for them. We read the opinion pages not harass and personalize attacks should be Great Again and a Godless Communist Biden. Somehow, the Godless and bor- only to affirm our own opinions but to illuminating. state where the government takes derline Satanic Democrat cult filled out also understand the opinions of others On the topic of “Leftists,” it made away our freedom, our guns, closes our and possibly think about things from churches, prohibits our bibles from Turn To DUBOIS page ­­­A12 an angle we hadn’t previously thought Turn To TAYLOR page ­­­A13 Riot season! Looting season! America is slipping through our fingers

To The Editor: cities and sucker punching people are To the Editor: fabricated risks to contrive a universal As champagne corks flew, the left cele- protesters. They are thugs, thieves, and America is in a precarious moment mail-in voting which is rife with fraud. brated the, not yet certified, Biden ‘victo- rioters. The acts of violence are only where our country is being stolen in This is not your father’s secure military ry,’ many of those jubilant citizens, sans rivaled by the wanton destruction of slow-motion by the treasonous and trai- absentee voting - universal mail-in vot- masks, tugging from the same bottle public and private property. And for torous DemocRAT swamp-dwellers. ing sends blank ballots to all the dead of bubbly, Chirona Virus be damned. what? Because they believe their side The Democrat party started their fear people and illegals for Democrat opera- Along with the shouts of joy for a can- and their candidate are far superior to campaign around the Virus from Wuhan tives to fill out. didate that will try to rule us like serfs that of their opposition? I would be will- (SARS-CoV-2) as a last-ditch effort to This election is in the process of being (an odd thing to cheer about, in my own ing to bet that most of these walking topple the legitimate government of stolen. We know this. Remember when humble opinion), an almost audible sigh definitions of felonies and misdemean- the United States, Donald Trump. They we all went to bed on Nov. 4 and Trump of relief came from the business own- ors have never stepped foot in a vot- blamed our President with the deaths was cruising to victory? Does anybody ers that, in anticipation of the Burning, ing booth. I also doubt that they even of old people who were going to die truly believe that giant truckloads of bal- Looting, and Mayhem crowd likely to be give politics a second thought as they anyway, obese and diabetics who cre- lots in Milwaukee, Detroit, Philadelphia, triggered by a decisive Trump Victory, throw bricks through windows, commit ated their own health risks, and the Atlanta, and Tucson all happened to find had boarded up their restaurants and assault and battery, plunder businesses, unlucky few who could have died from truckloads full of ballots, more than 90 shops. It was as if the storm clouds had and then burn the block down. anything but got their out-of-touch lib- percent for Biden, at 3 a.m.? With our parted and sunshine blazed through. While we are on the subject of these eral over-educated friends to fraudulent- country divided, does anybody believe No longer did they need to worry about Morons of Mass Destruction, who have ly list “COVID-19.” When they realized these big cities actually all voted for those peaceful Antifa and BLM ‘pro- caused billions of dollars in riot losses that the people still backed President Sleepy Joe by such outrageous margins? testers’ destroying yet another block, and have sent a thousands of civilians Trump and he had lost no support over Why exactly do we let those cities choose leaving ashes in their wake. Let’s not and police to the hospital, have any of the the PLANdemic, they went to their hail- our President, anyway? Those cities are continue to try and fool ourselves into Imaginary Intellectuals of the Spencer Mary plan of stealing the election. They totally corrupt, and the people living believing that those who are terrorizing Turn To HERHOLZ page ­­­A13 used their phony made-up deaths and Turn To GRAHAM page ­­­A15 At long last, liberals, Condescending reading endurance test

To the Editor: First of all, this has to be the have you no decency? Every week, I think I’ll have a chance 10th time McRae has vowed not to read To the Editor: guilt by association to the pro-Ameri- to focus on me and my brilliance. I have my letters and those from others and It was in 1954, I believe, when can, anti-collectivist actions and posi- some ideas on a progressive tax policy at least the third time McRae has bro- the entire country was absorbed in tions of the right, they drag out poor old with the first few brackets being nega- ken his pledge not to respond because watching the Army-McCarthy Senate Joe to beat him up again. tive but each week it seems that there “a friend” told him about the content. Hearings regarding allegations of I’m no Brahmin barrister, but I like is just new and interesting craziness While I like to think my content is communist infiltration of positions Welch’s question--the classic “Have which attracts my attention. as original as it can be for someone of power and influence in various oper- you stopped beating your wife?” que- Mr. McRae really outdid himself this who consumes news from a number of ations of the federal government as well ry--which I now put to you liberals in week. It is always interesting when he sources, it seems as though our several as in Hollywood and academia. The the area, the ones still clinging to your earns an “editor’s note” at the end of conservative authors are re-hashing bête noire of left wing American poli- “Hate has no home here” sense of--fan- his screed, but last week he earned two! talking points from Breitbart and Rush tics at the time, Sen. Joseph McCarthy, tastically hypocritical--moral superior- I am very thankful the New Leader Limbaugh. Interestingly, Fox News has R-Wisc. (as a 12 year old, I thought he ity. seems to have no limit to what it will recently fallen out of favor for them was right then, and still do, but that’s Let’s start with, what part of free and publish – the right-wing crackpots since Fox accepted the reality of the another topic for another letter) was fair elections do you not understand? make the case against themselves so 2020 election while Donald Trump still eventually summarily dispatched by As you who intone the word “democ- well. I had never noticed a particular has not and may never. the white-shoe, Boston patrician law- racy” as if it were one of the Seven pattern with which letters got “top bill- To expand on the “fight” terminol- yer Joseph Welch when he cried out in-- Sacraments, is your worship of democ- ing” and had assumed the New Leader ogy, Mr. McRae’s most recent letter some say feigned--anguish, “Senator... racy (even as you consistently miscon- changed it up on purpose. My purpose doesn’t know what form the fight will you have done enough...have you no strue its meaning) so embraced to the is to inform and argue my points to take if 75 million people “conclude” (I sense of decency?!” point you are willing to turn a blind eye those interested enough to read my let- want to know how…) that the election The dramatic, cri de coeur question, to, if not wholeheartedly endorse, the ters, not to tire readers out in some sort was stolen from them? He mentions in all its histrionic delivery, brought lying, cheating, and bribing leading to of persistence hunting strategy so that that the left can’t control 75 million down the curtain on “Tail-gunner the grand theft on a massive scale of an they will be too bleary-eyed to read the rambunctious people and to that point, Joe’s” well-intentioned but poorly exe- election in order to regain your grasp conservative screeds. Now that I know he is correct. Democracy depends on cuted campaign to root out real ene- of power from a candidate who, by any it is first-come, first-served basis, I am the consent of the losers. If the losers mies of the American people and the honest analysis of that election, won torn – part of me wants to make this can’t accept defeat we are all in trou- system under which they lived. The old it while playing punctiliously by the a race to get my letter in first and the ble. Not since the Civil War did we WWII Marine died fairly young at the rules? Apparently, it is. other part of me wants to cede top-bill- have a serious bout of the losing side Bethesda Naval Hospital, but the liber- To believe this barely functioning, ing to the craziest venom from my ideo- of an election not accepting it. McRae als will not let his memory be interred unlikeable, crooked, political hack--this logical opponents. I really think you “prays things don’t go down the wrong along with his body. Every time they guys’ ability to repel the undecided is need a whipping boy to try to impute Turn To MCRAE page ­­­A18 greater than my ability to attract. Turn To HAR-YAROK page ­­­A19 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 4, 2020 RSENBERG of his own needs, wants, and objectives. ROBBILARD be an America in shutdown mode for continued from page A9­­­ By moving forward, naming his cabinet, continued from page A9­­­ years, with no prospect of a vaccine. and showing what the incoming Biden Our wealth and power would have been questions that might be out there about administration will look like, and calm- ident. Unfortunately, the enemy had drained. China would rise to be the fraud. We’ve looked into it, the vast ing assuming power provides contrast a fifth column, the fake news of CNN world’s superpower. Wasn’t going to majority of the president’s claims have to the freak-show we’ve had the last four and CNBC. They were paid by China happen under Trump. Trump was a been laughed out of court, and as for his years and helps explain why 80 million to thwart our efforts. They claimed he man for the time, a man of action. He is remaining claims nothing is going to pan Americans chose President-elect Biden. “Had no plan”. But quite the contrary. like another Man of Action. Many years out for him. If his claims are accepted President Trump has been doing what His plan was to eliminate the virus. ago, in December of 1944 it was the great Biden still wins. Only two things could many outgoing presidents, especially President Trump’s wartime cabinet General George Patton who broke thru lead to a second Trump term - Trump those who know they are outgoing do kept the country going while mobiliz- to Bastogne and ended the Battle of the somehow convinces the Supreme Court — considering pardons. The least sur- ing the greatest achievement every Bulge. My grandfather was there and to do a re-vote or Trump ends democ- prising pardon of all why to General achieved in a war on disease. He prom- received the bronze star and purple racy in the United States. It is time for Michael Flynn - the only member of ised a vaccine by November. Promise heart. He was proud to serve under President Trump to set an example for Trump’s cabinet to have been convicted made and promise kept .The fake news Patton. A man of action that fought his base, for America, and for the rest of felonies not once, but twice. Flynn brought out experts to refute him. hard and won. Till his dying days he of the world and concede. President even pled guilty to lying to the FBI about The entrenched political hacks fought loved Patton. This December it is going Trump has a responsibility to shepherd his contacts with the Kremlin. his efforts tooth and nail. But Trump to be our great president Donald Trump the nation for the next two months and The president has continued under- knows what a business mentality can who will deliver the vaccine that’s ends provide an olderly transition of power to mining the entire election process and do. If you’re in the way, your fired. If the China plague. America will once his successor. It isn’t just about leaving the very concept of holding elections and you aren’t full in, your pushed aside. again be the country that saved the the White House. President Trump needs honoring their results. The longer the He doesn’t play the political favoritism world from the greatest threat, China to acknowledge publicly that he lost and president undermines the process the game of the swamp. Your either an and its plague. History will show him it’s over. harder it will be for Biden to govern. earner or gone. We have seen countless to be one of our greatest presidents Biden has not really engaged on this It is the responsibility of Republicans numbers of these hacks pushed aside with the many of the greatest accom- talk of fraud. We have a stark contrast across the country from the voters with and only to be given time on CNN to plishments ever achieved. In doing so - on the one hand we have an incum- MAGA flags in their front yards to elect- trash the president. It’s clear to every- he has revitilized the Republican Party. bent outgoing president who since the ed officials on Capital Hill to rise up one now that this vaccine was ready It has been transformed by Trump from election has given up doing the actual against things that are anti-constitution- before the election. But It was being a party run by rich business tycoons to job of being president while lashing out al, anti-democratic, and speak out loudly held back by those who want Trump one that is now supported by average on Twitter. President-elect Biden on the and clearly against the ongoing under- removed. Even now they are going to hard-working Americans like farmers, other hand, is ignoring the charade com- mining of the rule of law. The President, try to hold it back. They do not want oil field workers, truck drivers, and fac- ing out of the White House, ignoring the for the sake of everyone and the sake of Trump to get the praise he deserves. If tory workers. People that expect a good taunts, and ignoring the traps Trump our system, needs to signal to the world Trump had his way, those in nursing pay for a hard worked day. It will have thinks he is laying for Biden. Joe Biden that the United States has honest elec- homes would be getting it now. Death leaders from every race fighting for is reminding the country of what it’s tions and a peaceful and orderly transfer rates would be down 50 percent. The those that want a chance to be free and like to actually have a President of the of power. Democrats will draw it out until Biden prosper without government intrusion. United States who puts the care, com- gets in to try to steal Trump’s magnif- To these Americans the 45th president fort, and concerns of the citizens ahead David Rosenberg icent achievement. After all that’s all has earned their respect and admira- Spencer there good at, stealing. tion. He will live in their hearts as the man who stopped the China Covid masks as well as structured schools. The Thank God we had elected Trump. KASPI Imagine a political hack like Hillary in plague and be loved for it. Trump 45, the continued from page A9­­­ kids then go home at night and spread Man of Action. it to their respective families who then there. Or worse mumbling, bumbling Joe Biden. (He just broke his leg fall- increases. This is so backwards… The spread it elsewhere in the community. Mark Robillard Departing from my initial thought to ing over his dog. What a loser!) The kids should have all been in school 5 Pandemic under one of them would Spencer days in August, September, and October. High School teachers of “you reap what According to health experts, Worcester you sow” it seems that the best thing for County crossed the line at which a our community at this point would be to have 100 percent of K-6 in-person 5 days/ MASCOT the case.” general stay-at-home order should be Supporters of the current nickname considered around Nov. 8. Yet, we are wk so that parents can work, the kids continued from page A1­­­ can learn, and we can limit community and logo have frequently mentioned the sending High School kids back into the costs associated with adopting a new school buildings 4 out of 10 days start- spread from informal childcare. Grades of indigenous peoples and reduce entire 7-12 should be 100% remote because they cultures into a generic symbol. It is my mascot. The new name and logo would ing in November? It was too dangerous need to be applied throughout the build- when the virus numbers are low, but actually can get and spread COVID, they sincere belief that it is our job as white are better suited to remote learning, people in this country to grapple with ing, as well as on equipment and appar- now the schools have been closed for too el. Other supporters believe the pres- long so we stop caring? and they don’t require childcare. We the history of racism without requiring can then use our school buildings to indigenous people or people of color to ervation of school history should take Part of me wants to say, “This is great precedence, and that a new nickname and well deserved for the union.” They appropriately space out the K-6 students. do the extra work of explaining prob- Knox Trail can use the entire building lems repeatedly to us.” would sever the link between past and robbed our kids of in-person education future students. for months while it was safe and over- for 5th & 6th. Grades 3 and 4 can use Hasenfus said there were never any Prouty. As for staffing all of these half- educational conversations about neg- Multiple residents and alumni mem- played their hand such that they can’t bers have submitted written comments seem to stop in-person learning now filled classrooms, how many furloughed ative stereotypes or Native American teacher’s aids do we have? Lunch ladies? history while she was in school. She to the School Committee supporting that it is actually becoming dangerous. both sides of the controversy. The other part of me doesn’t want to see Front office staff? Why can’t we use these and the other presenters believe the other staff members as teachers’ aids? process of change is long overdue, and The committee plans to vote on the death, disease, and suffering of people issue during its Dec. 21 meeting. Over for simply listening to their union reps We have seen disturbing statements they thanked the school community for of national values during this pandem- being receptive to the discussion. the next few weeks, committee mem- and losing the bet. bers will review a variety of materials We now know that children are less ic. We hear from highly distinguished “We understand that some people are experts while dumb people we went attached to their mascots because it’s ahead of the vote, including student likely to contract and spread COVID and staff surveys, written comments than adults. We also know that when to High School with say otherwise on part of their memory, but this has to Facebook and we’re not sure who to stop,” Gray said. from the public, and further research kids get it, it is mild enough not to be on the issue. a concern. We now know that High believe? We have 4% of the world’s pop- Added Shawna Newcomb, a Mashpee ulation and 20% of the deaths while we Wampanoag Tribe member who teach- “The School Committee is listening School kids transmit the disease similar to all stakeholders and is gathering all to adults, but they don’t get terribly ill ignore the experts, conclude it was inev- es at Hanover Middle School, “Native itable, and journalists from overseas Americans have a higher suicide rate the relevant information to carefully themselves and they can effectively fight consider all aspects of this issue before it off. Another interesting factoid is that report on the situation in the US with than any other race in this country. bewilderment. We have grown numb Native American males, in high school, voting,” said North Brookfield Public several studies are now coming out that Schools Superintendent Richard Lind. show that when elementary kids are to the deaths and 2,000 a day isn’t even have an eight times higher suicide rate news anymore. In this country, profes- than any other [racial category]. I’m “I am confident, based on their thought- in-person it lowers community spread of ful approach and diligence, that the COVID. Children in in-person programs sional sports leagues have better access not saying that mascots are the reason to regular testing than healthcare work- for that, but it certainly does not help committee will lead North Brookfield have been found in several states to Public Schools in the right direction.” test positive for COVID at half the rate ers. In this country we consider keeping of their remote-learning peers. 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Under control the pandemic through draconi- Cuomo actually was less restrictive to nations, and much of that comes from the American constitutional system, an means however few were appealed religious institutions than secular ones. the fact that constitutionally we require general police power resides with the to the Supreme Court. The court cut In the red zones secular mass gath- the states to pick up the baton. While states. Alexander Hamilton referred its sessions short during the pandemic erings were outright banned whereas federalism has served us well, it led to the “domestic police of a state” in perhaps as both a “stop the spread” houses of worship were allowed 10 peo- us to 51 separate pandemic responses the Federalist papers in the context campaign as well as indirectly allowing ple. Places such as parks and stores are (50 states plus the federal government of “administration of the general gov- the states sovereignty over pandemic fundamentally different because they which controls all territories). ernment.” In Gibbons v. Ogden in related issues. are transitory and not gatherings. While the current situation is 1824, the Supreme Court upheld police The question of the day, however, The McConnell court has taken us to unprecedented in our lifetimes, it is power, and the power to enforce quar- is what if a state’s pandemic response a dangerous place. The obvious answer not unprecedented in the history of the antines, as residual power predating appears to violate a different, addressed, for governors is to issue no special United States. Thomas Jefferson once the Constitution that has been retained area of the constitution. This week reli- orders for religious institutions and wrote at length of the dangers of disease by the states. gious organizations challenged New restrict them as they would all gather- in cities, going so far as to call for the Even after the 14th Amendment York Gov. Cuomo’s restriction on reli- ings, all in-person meetings, theaters, reorganization of American cities to established the concept of individu- gious gatherings to 10 people in “red sporting events, etc. This will func- lower disease risk. George and Martha al rights against states, the Supreme zones.” tionally shut down religious gatherings Washington spent the summers of 1793 Court continued to uphold state laws We are now seeing the mark of until the pandemic is under control. and 1794 in away from the capital to relating to epidemics. In 1905, the court Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell’s Once that happens, religious leaders avoid yellow fever outbreaks. Eight of upheld 7-2 Massachusetts’ mandatory giant gambles with the court. In a 5-4 are likely to challenge the broad and the 13 original colonies adopted laws smallpox vaccination program because decision, with all three of President general pandemic mitigation measures imposing harsh penalties, including states “may be justified in restricting Trump’s nominees (Amy Coney Barrett and either the governors win and we death without clergy, on people who individual liberty….under the pressure included) in the majority, the court have a rubric for shutting down reli- violated quarantines. The founders of great dangers.” The court further struck down New York’s restriction gious gatherings or the court vacates clearly were very concerned about pan- argued that mandatory immuniza- on religious services as violating the 244 years of precedent and declares that demics. Congress even passed a “quar- tion was not “arbitrary or oppressive” 1stamendment’s “free exercise” clause. the United States, unlike other civilized antine and health law act” in 1799. because “all civilized peoples” recog- Justice Gorsuch wrote at length about people, is prohibited from managing Regulating health falls under the gov- nized the importance of vaccinations in the dangers of treating religious insti- infectious disease. ernment’s “police power.” It is quite eradicating disease. tutions more harshly than secular ones curious that those modern “patriots” The last time the United States faced a with comparisons to liquor stores, out- Edith Miller who seem to fall over themselves with threat even remotely similar to COVID- door parks, stores, etc. The Supreme Leicester 19 was the 1918-1920 influenza pandem- Court’s action was to vacate all restric- DUBOIS Constitutions come and go. God is for- decides whether we live or die and it is es. The governors have been calling continued from page A9­­­ ever. If you consider that this is a fight sacrilegious to try and interfere with churches non-essential while liquor between God and Satan, which side are God’s will. Corona was sent to us by stores are open – church is the only millions and millions of fraudulent bal- you on? How hard will you fight? Will God and our responsibility is to show essential public place. Furthermore, lots that trucks mysteriously brought you let a silly document written by man God our strength, pray hard, appeal to the destructions of jobs and unemploy- to be counted in the dark of night to get in the way? God is watching… God as to why we should be in the 99 ment is intentional so that people go on suggest that Joe Biden received 80 mil- On the topic of the coronavirus, our percent and not the 1% and those that unemployment, become dependent on lion votes with enormous numbers of government has no business restricting fail at praying will be the ones culled. the government, and support Godless them filled in for only president and any business, any job, any religious The mortal world will be better off communism in the future. It’s a trap! no other race. We have common sense. activity, anything that interferes with without the people who try to subvert Luckily, the Supreme Court, but- We know fraud when we see it. Those our freedoms. We are being told that God’s will. tressed by 3 Justices sent by God him- ballots were fraudulent. Any ballot that this is to keep us safe, but that the virus One percent is a very small number self (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett) arrived by truck in the dark of night is also 99 percent survivable. By the of people. I don’t know anybody that have banned all limitations on reli- needs to be disqualified. government’s own admission this is died of this... Perhaps it is because 1 gious gatherings as they violate the God is calling. God tried working barely a problem. How many lives and percent is too small to even care about, 1st amendment’s free exercise of reli- through democracy to usher in great- livelihoods are we willing to destroy for but perhaps it is because I only asso- gion. I call on all Christians to put a ness and then enemies of the almighty something 99 percent of people survive? ciate with God-fearing people who are sign outside their business labeling it stole it. We are being called to fight. We Even if man could control God’s will, if being spared by this modern plague. a “Church” and open at 100% capacity. are being called to take no prisoners. 1 percent of the country dies, we would Make no mistake, those that claim to They are trying to steal this country We are being called on to take our coun- still have 327 million people remaining, be trying to save lives are merely trying from God and give it to Satan. The ques- try back. There has been much said and we would still have a lot of people... to destroy religious institutions and tion is, will you let them? about how far we are or should be will- At its core, the concept of man con- usher in Communism. Governors have ing to go with this but let’s not forget trolling God’s will is just wrong. 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By this logic, anything that Donald of Biden winning the presidency while standard, news flash: that standard will continued from page A9­­­ Trump asserts must be true because if Republicans did well otherwise are evi- never be met and you guys will never be the media was part of the conspiracy to dence of rigging. I guarantee you, if any- satisfied with any election regardless of me wonder what is a Leftist? What is a steal this country, calling Trump’s asser- body were so inclined to steal the election who wins. The harder we look the more Rightist? I looked it up and a leftist is tions false, baseless, without evidence, for Biden, they would have stolen the mistakes we will find but we won’t find somebody with left-wing political views etc. is EXACTLY what they would say… Senate, the House, the state legislatures, enough to flip the results. Trump lost. which are generally though to support My question for the election conspiracy and the governors. The explanation is By a lot. social equality, egalitarianism, and in theorists among us – what would con- that Biden didn’t win as much as Trump It seems as though Trump has adopted opposition to social hierarchy with a con- vince you that the election was free, fair, lost. People broke with their voting pat- the “DQiP Plan” (Disgruntled-Quit-in- cern for the disadvantaged and a belief and accurate? What could be different for terns to remove Donald Trump from Place). He doesn’t seem to be interest- that there are unjustified inequalities you to believe that Joe Biden won, fair office. Our record turnout was because ed in his policies of earlier in the year that need to be reduced or abolished. A and square? so many people felt Trump needed to go. such as the TikTok ban. As important as rightist, or somebody with right-wing Never before in my lifetime have the The unusual number of ballots filled in Trump thought making ByteDance sell political views believes that social orders results of an American election been for Biden but no other races is because TikTok to an American company was for and hierarchies are inevitable, natural called into question before it even hap- people who don’t normally vote and don’t national security, he has ghosted them. normal, or desirable. Right-wing posi- pened. The comparisons to Democrats have opinions of the other races felt it TikTok hasn’t heard from the govern- tions are typically based on “natural being unhappy about the 2016 election important to vote against Donald Trump. ment since September. They have been order,” tradition, or the result of market are absurd and its apples and oranges. The abandonment of Fox News by the submitting plans for a deal for approval economics. Of course, the concept of a In 2016 nobody claimed that ballot boxes Trump faithful is even more interest- and getting no response. Their deadline political right and left go back to French were stuffed, votes were changed, or bal- ing. I thought that people would believe to strike a deal has come and gone and revolution when the right supported the lots were destroyed. The accusation was whatever Fox told them to, it seems as they aren’t banned. Trump seems to monarchy and the left supported the that Russia conspired to engage in a though Fox can’t even control the mon- have lost interest. Instead, the Trump people. I guess in 1776, the Rightists were disinformation campaign to influence ster they’ve created in Donald Trump. administration’s priority at the moment called Loyalists and Leftists were called the body politic of this country and that The most hilarious piece of election seems to be boxing the Biden adminis- Patriots? Is being a Leftist really so bad? members of the Trump campaign were news this weekend is that the recounts tration in from a policy perspective and I didn’t think that the state of discourse co-conspirators leaving open the ques- in Wisconsin that the Trump cam- salting the earth. Trump is apparently in this country could get any worse but it tion of whether Donald Trump himself paign paid $3 million for ultimately left considering a 2024 run for President so has sunk to new atrocious lows. It is sim- was a foreign agent and co-conspirator Biden with 87 more votes. Biden initial- I suppose his best chance at winning is ply astounding to read all of the letters or simply the unwitting beneficiary. ly won Wisconsin by 20,521 votes but tying Biden’s hands and feet behind his asserting voter fraud, and yet nothing Hillary supporters believed that 63 mil- after Trump’s recount his victory was back as much as possible. is referenced to back it up. These letters lion American citizens filled in the bub- affirmed at 20,608. The current state of discourse in this convey that simply because some crazy ble next to “Trump” in 2016. In 2020 80 Many point out little problems here country is just sad. idea that they or Trump has asserted is million Americans filled in the bubble and mistakes there as evidence of a larg- not covered by the “mainstream media” next to “Biden” and it’s sad we can’t all er conspiracy. Over 155 million ballots Richard Taylor then the conspiracy theory must be agree on that. were cast. It is silly to think that there Spencer Some have said that the odd results would be no mistakes. If perfection is the

HERHOLZ ters are produced from the same mind! er, ear piece, marionette strings, sub- EBES continued from page A9­­­ But, I digress. stituting Biden with Jeff Durham and continued from page A1­­­ Some Democrats may have, through his puppet, Walter, Joe can’t complete a New Leader disavowed the violence and gritted teeth, disavowed the actions of sentence without losing his place. When am so proud of how they have adapted destruction caused by Antifa and BLM? these BLM and Antifa thugs. However, he stumbles through another sentence to all of the changes. I miss having all Har, Rosenberg, Miller, Cohen, Bagg, there are others who, unapologetically, it’s not because he is at a loss for words, of my students in person, but I am so Washington, Kaspi? Anyone? Some of welcome their acts of hostility. The most it is because he has LOST the words! I’ve happy to have them coming back in a those named have made claims to have glaring and frightening example being seen less confused Japanese tourists in hybrid model.” driven past Trump supporters standing Mrs. Kamala Harris. During her remote the middle of Time Square looking for David Prouty High School also on the side of the road and, too frightened appearance on “The Late Show with Central Park. Just like with every other reopened last month, enabling East to stop and engage in anything close to Steven Colbert” she said, “These nation- resource, the Democrats will bleed it dry Brookfield and Spencer students in all a spirited debate, they decide it is safer wide protests are a movement. They’re and then discard the hollowed remains. grade levels to return to class. Moving to dedicate four or five paragraphs to not going to be stopped. They shouldn’t Biden used to be one of those benefitting forward, the goal for district leaders denigrate these civics-conscious patri- stop.” In another interview, pandering to from this practice. Now, he is the victim is to keep students in school amid the ots. While they claim to have seen us, we the NAACP, she praised BLM and their of it. winter surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. certainly have never seen them. ‘peaceful protests’. And in yet anoth- What will be in store for this country “It is important that we remain If anyone who has attended the Trump er display of her unabashed ability to in the next few weeks? Only God knows. vigilant in maintaining a safe and Standouts had the occasion of meeting appeal to the lowest common denomina- What I hope will happen and what He healthy learning environment for all any of the seven listed above, please let tor of the Democrat base, she vowed to has planned could be at opposite ends of staff and students,” wrote SEBRSD either myself or John McRae know. One ‘stand with the protesters’ in Kenosha, the spectrum. While I do not trust what Superintendent Paul Haughey in a of the 7 seems gravely concerned with Wisconsin. Kamala Harris might very the Democrats have planned, should Joe statement earlier this fall. “Families Mr. McRae’s use of the term, “Fight on!” well be but ONE heartbeat away from Biden be allowed to keep his plundered play a critical role in supporting the cul- worried that it is a ‘veiled’ call to arms, the presidency. The horror! The horror! spoils, I do trust in God’s plan and can ture of health and safety in our schools.” as if Trump Supporters are going to IF Biden becomes our President, then I rest assured that He has my best inter- ‘take it to the streets’ in violent outbursts estimate there is a 99.97 percent chance ests. since the left cheated the President out that Mrs. Harris will be taking over, This Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. of his second term. No need to worry, most likely very early into the first term. until high noon, we will be holding a Mr. Faux-Yarok, the only bad actors are If you haven’t noticed, Joe Biden is not Stop the Steal/Support President Trump the ones being funded by the Democrat well. Besides the wandering around on Rally in the center of Oxford. It may Party. By the way, do you and Rosenberg stage, mistaking his sister for his wife, be getting a bit nippy out there, but coordinate your submissions together? the looks of confusion, harrowing stories that won’t compare to the warmth you’ll There are so many similarities between of his encounters with Corn Pop the receive from the red-hot liberals, angry your letters that all I need to do is read bad dude, kids rubbing his hairy legs in that they ‘won’! one of them and I already have a synop- the pool, have you actually listened to a sis of the other. It’s almost as if these let- complete speech of his? Even with every Mathew Herholz www.StonebridgePress.com advantage afforded to him; teleprompt- Spencer LEGALS Notice of Public Hearing Phillip Chipman Todd Ryan has filed an RDA with the tive(s) of said estate to serve Without Planning Board The Spencer Planning Date of Death: June 30, 2020 Spencer Conservation Commission to Surety on the bond in an unsuper- Board will hold a virtual public hearing To all interested persons: repair a retaining wall located at 8 Wild- vised administration. for the 2020 Open Space and Recre- A Petition for Formal Adjudication of wood Lane, Spencer, MA. IMPORTANT NOTICE ation Plan on their regularly scheduled Intestacy and Appointment of Per- Bercume Realty Trust has filed an RDA You have the right to obtain a copy of meeting on December 15, 2020 at 7:00 sonal Representative has been filed with the Spencer Conservation Com- the Petition from the Petitioner or at the PM. Any interested citizen who wishes by Carmen M Chipman of Brookfield mission to trim the field edge, install Court. You have a right to object to this to comment on the plan is encouraged MA requesting that the Court enter a fencing, work on pasture renovation proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- to call in and express their views. To dial formal Decree and Order for such other and pond restoration at Map R10, Par- ney must file a written appearance and in call United States (Toll Free): 1 866 relief as requested in the Petition. cel 1 & 23 South Spencer Road, Spen- objection at this Court before: 10:00 899 4679 with Access Code: 924-512- The Petitioner requests that Carmen cer, MA. a.m. on the return day of 12/29/2020. 829 Any questions on the Plan should M Chipman of Brookfield MA be ap- Donna LeCourt has filed an NOI with This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- be directed to George Russell, AICP, pointed as Personal Representative(s) the Spencer Conservation Commis- line by which you must file a written ap- Conservation Agent at 508-885-7500 x of said estate to serve With Personal sion to repair the drainage channel and pearance and objection if you object to 123 or to [email protected] Surety on the bond in an unsuper- repave parking area and repair the cul- this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- November 27, 2020 vised administration. vert pipe ditch on the road at 21 Rustic ly written appearance and objection December 4, 2020 IMPORTANT NOTICE Lane, Spencer, MA. followed by an affidavit of objections You have the right to obtain a copy of Eric Ware has filed an RDA with the within thirty (30) days of the return day, Notice of Public Hearing the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Spencer Conservation Commission to action may be taken without further no- Planning Board Court. You have a right to object to this install a septic system with grading at tice to you. The Spencer Planning Board will be proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- 129 Smithville Road, Spencer, MA. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday ney must file a written appearance and Applications can be reviewed at the UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS December 15, 2020 in McCourt So- objection at this Court before: 10:00 Office of Development and Inspec- UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) cial Hall of Memorial Town Hall and the a.m. on the return day of 12/15/2020. tional Services, Town Hall. A remote A Personal Representative appointed hearing will be conducted remotely to This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- public hearing regarding these filings under the MUPC in an unsupervised mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 line by which you must file a written ap- will be held by the Spencer Conser- administration is not required to file an and will be broadcast live on Spencer pearance and objection if you object to vation Commission in McCourt Social inventory or annual accounts with the Cable Access channels and at SCATV. this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- Hall at Town Hall, 157 Main Street, on Court. Persons interested in the estate org on the following items starting at ly written appearance and objection Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at are entitled to notice regarding the ad- 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can followed by an affidavit of objections which time all persons having an inter- ministration directly from the Personal be heard. within thirty (30) days of the return day, est may call in to participate. Conser- Representative and may petition the Special Permit - Applicant: Daniel action may be taken without further no- vation Commission meetings open at Court in any matter relating to the es- Rubin, Freedom Forever Massachu- tice to you. 7:00 p.m. tate, including the distribution of assets setts, LLC; Owner: Craig Lusignan, UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman and expenses of administration. Location: 83 Northwest Road; Spen- UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS December 4, 2020 WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First cer Assessor’s Map R50-3-1. The ap- UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Justice of this Court. plicant is seeking a Special Permit A Personal Representative appointed Commonwealth of Massachusetts Date: November 23, 2020 under Section 4.8.9 (Solar Photo- under the MUPC in an unsupervised The Trial Court Stephanie K. Fattman, voltaic Generating Installations) of administration is not required to file an Probate and Family Court Register of Probate the Spencer Zoning Bylaw to install inventory or annual accounts with the Worcester Probate and Family December 4, 2020 a ground mounted 13.050 KW solar Court. Persons interested in the estate Court panel system. The property is locat- are entitled to notice regarding the ad- 225 Main Street TOWN OF EAST BROOKFIELD ed within the Rural Residential zon- ministration directly from the Personal Worcester, MA 01608 PUBLIC NOTICE ing district. Representative and may petition the (508) 831-2200 TAX CLASSIFICATION November 27, 2020 Court in any matter relating to the es- Docket No. WO20P3283EA The Board of Selectmen for the Town December 4, 2020 tate, including the distribution of assets CITATION ON PETITION FOR of East Brookfield will hold a pub- and expenses of administration. FORMAL ADJUDICATION lic hearing on Monday, December 7, Commonwealth of Massachusetts WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Estate of: 2020 at 7:15 P.M. in the Memorial The Trial Court Justice of this Court. Danny S Sampson Town Complex at 122 Connie Mack Probate and Family Court Date: November 13, 2020 Date of Death: 04/28/2020 Drive, East Brookfield, Massachusetts, Worcester Probate and Family Stephanie K. Fattman, To all interested persons: to discuss the percentage of the tax Court Register of Probate A Petition for Formal Adjudication of levy to be borne by each class of real 225 Main Street December 4, 2020 Intestacy and Appointment of Per- and personal property for Fiscal Year Worcester, MA 01608 sonal Representative has been filed 2021, pursuant to Chapter 369 of the (508) 831-2200 Town of Spencer by Ricky J Sampson of Holden MA Acts of Massachusetts General Laws Docket No. WO20P3203EA Conservation Commission requesting that the Court enter a for- relating to classification and taxation of CITATION ON PETITION FOR PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE mal Decree and Order for such other property according to use. FORMAL ADJUDICATION In accordance with the requirements of relief as requested in the Petition. December 4, 2020 Estate of: the Massachusetts Wetland Protection The Petitioner requests that Ricky J Phillip E Chipman, II Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer Sampson of Holden MA Also known as: Wetlands By-Law: be appointed as Personal Representa- 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 4, 2020 Charles R.“Bob” Emerson, 73 OBITUARIES SPENCER- Charles R.“Bob” Emerson, ancient. Playing his guitar was one of 73, died November 27 in Quaboag Rehab his favorite ways to relax and he had a and Skilled Care Center after a long bat- beautiful singing voice. He was also an tle with cancer. avid gamer. Bob enjoyed woodworking, Bob was born in Wichita Falls,TX building much of the woodwork in the Douglas F. Bell, 88 the son of the late Marilyn and Louis house, including built-in cabinetry. He Emerson. He is survived by his wife served on the Spencer Zoning Board of SPENCER- Douglas F. Bell, 88, of born in Spencer, son of the late Lester of 49 years, Margaret Emerson; cous- Appeals for several years. Spencer died peacefully on Tuesday, F. and Wilhemina M. (McGregor) Bell. ins; numerous nieces and nephews. He Funeral services are private for the November 24, 2020 at UMass Memorial He served in the United States Army is predeceased by his brother Richard family. Memorial donations may be Medical Center, after a long illness. and was a member of American Legion Emerson. made in his name to: NET Research He leaves his wife Post 138. Bob graduated from Penn State Foundation 31 St. James Avenue, Suite of 28 years, Joanne Douglas worked as an Armored University and worked many years at 365 Boston, MA 02116 (www.netrf.org) K. (Reavey) Bell of Truck Driver transporting money to Hanover Insurance Group as a systems Arrangements are under the care of Spencer; his daugh- various locations, before retiring in analyst. He had a very sharp mind and Pillsbury Funeral Home 163 Main St. ter, Laurie Bell of 1994. During his retirement years, he intense curiosity about many topics, Spencer. Southbridge; his enjoyed spending summers at his home including history, both modern and son, Brian Bell and in Wells, Maine and living in Largo, his wife Audrey of Florida before moving back to Spencer Spencer; two stepsons, a few years back. Steve Anderson and Services for Douglas will be held at Frank A. “Frankie” Thomas, 80 his wife Sue of Spencer a later date. In lieu of flowers, memo- and Shaun Anderson rial donations may be made to Second EAST BROOKFIELD/AUBURN – years, Brenda J. (Pike) Thomas; his and his partner Sue of Chance Animal Shelter, 111 Young Frank A. “Frankie” Thomas, 80, of East children: Lee A. Martenelli and her hus- Haydenville; as well Road, East Brookfield, MA 01515 or Brookfield and formerly of Auburn, band David, of Leicester, Lynn A. Wood, as his sister, Dorothy at www.secondchanceanimals.org/ passed away peacefully on Friday, of Leicester, and Russell Eastman and Ellis of Whitinsville. donate or Quaboag Rehabilitation November 20, 2020 at his home, sur- his wife Shalini, of Charlton; his grand- He was predeceased and Skilled Care Center, 47 East Main rounded by his loving family. children: Stephanie, Kim, Christina, by his first wife, Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 or at Born in Worcester, Kyle, Leah, Jason, Jessica, and Charlie; Nancy (Gilbert) www.quaboagonthecommon. raised and educated his many great-grandchildren; his sib- Bell, his sister Elva Youngsma and his Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East in Auburn, Frankie lings: Carlton Thomas and his wife two brothers Donald Bell and Harry Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting was one of ten chil- Shirley, of Oxford, Edith Garneau, of Bell. He also leaves behind six grand- his family with arrangements. dren born to the late Auburn, and Helen Soponski and her children, seven great-grandchildren An online guest book is available at Frank E. and Irma L. husband Donald, of Auburn; his broth- and several nieces and nephews. His varnumfuneralhome.com (Batchelor) Thomas. er-in-law, Martin LaPrad, of Warren; cat, Mow, will miss him dearly. He was He attended Auburn as well as many nieces and nephews. High School, prior to Along with his parents, Frank was beginning a career predeceased by his daughter, Lorrie J. in trucking. Frank first worked for Bachand, in 2017; his siblings: Everett, Michael Edward Melanson, 57 Hood Co. out of Worcester, for almost Robert, Alice, Olive, Gilbert; and, most two decades, then went on to work for recently, Janet LaPrad, who passed in SPENCER- Michael Edward his three brothers; Peter Melanson Quaboag Transfer Co. in Palmer. He August of 2020. Melanson, 57, passed away on November of Central Massachusetts, Steven retired in 2002 from FLEXcon Co. in His family would like to say a special 21st, 2020 in Worcester Massachusetts Melanson of Cranston Rhode Island, Spencer, where he dedicated 15 years as ‘thank you’ to his hospice nurse, Tarah, due to complications and Jeffrey Melanson of Oak Bluffs a sheeter operator. and home health aide, Sue. He will be from the Coronavirus. Massachusetts. He was predeceased Being the youngest of a large fam- dearly missed by those who knew and Mike was born by his father Raymond Melanson ily, Frank was an awesome storytell- loved him. on September 30, of Maynard Massachusetts, and er, mostly “jokes.” He loved spending In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- 1963 and attended also by his stepfather Alexander time with friends, family, and his dog tions may be made to Second Chance school in Spencer “Big Al” Downing of Leicester Bella, who was his faithful companion Animal Shelter, 111 Young Road, P.O. Massachusetts where Massachusetts. He is also survived throughout his illness, and working on Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01545 (sec- he spent most of his by many loving nieces and nephews. his yard and garden. Frank took great ondchanceanimals.org/donate). life. Those who knew Funeral services will be private for the pleasure in showing and helping the A graveside service will be held pri- Mike knew him as family. In Lieu of flowers the family kids to fish and hunt – he was an avid vately for Frank’s immediate family, kind and friendly with a wonderful has requested donations to Angles at hunter and fisherman, who loved fish- at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn. The sense of humor. He was always ready Risk, addressing the crisis of teenagers ing the Cape Cod Canal for stripers and BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL with a helping hand for those in need. and their families at risk for drug and hunting in Vermont. Frank was also HOME, 91 Central Street, Auburn, is Mike is survived by his daugh- alcohol use and abuse. Visit www. a longtime member of the Brookfield honored to be assisting with arrange- ter, Kara Brooke Melanson of South anglesatrisk.com for additional infor- Rod & Gun Club. He enjoyed skiing, ments. To leave a note of condolence for Carolina, his mother Beverly Downing mation. Arrangements are under the camping, boating, and spending time his family, please visit www.brittonfu- of Spencer Massachusetts, grand- care of Pillsbury Funeral Home 163 in Florida. neralhomes.com Bottom of Form children Alexander and Natalie, and Main Street Spencer Massachusetts. Frankie leaves his loving wife of 42 POLICE REPORTS p.m.: medical/general (Clark Street); ings checked, secure; 9:27 p.m.: sus- order service (West Main Street); 4:38 Spencer Police 7:35 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Pearl picious mv (Main Street), investigat- p.m.: fraud (Cottage Street), SS scam; Street), accidental; 7:49 p.m.: larceny ed; 9:49 p.m.: medical/general (Clark 4:46 p.m.: accident (West Main Street), WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (Chestnut Street), shoplifting/alcohol; Road), lift assist; 10:19 p.m.: building report taken; 5:30 p.m.: 911 call (Cherry 12:08-12:18 a.m.: parking violations 9:33 p.m.: building checked, secure; 9:36 checked, secure; between 10:19-11:52 Street), no emergency; 8:10 p.m.: LTC (Main, Mechanic streets), tickets p.m.: medical/general (Main Street); p.m.: entire incident, including time, issued (West Main Street), assisted; 8:54 issued; 12:19a.m.: building checked, 10:01 p.m.: accident (Norcross Road), redacted from police log; 11:52-11:53 p.m.: mv lockout (Main Street), assist- secure; 12:21 a.m.: parking violation report taken; 10:45 p.m.: disturbance p.m.: buildings checked, secure. ed; 8:55 p.m.: officer wanted (Dufault (Mechanic Street), ticket issued; 12:22- (Mechanic Street), fight; (Total daily SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Road), intoxicated female; 10:17 p.m.: 12:44 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; mv stops – 3). 12:21-12:37 a.m.: buildings checked, abandoned 911 call (Borkum Road), no 12:49 a.m.: parking violation (Cherry FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 secure; 12:40 a.m.: parking violation contact; 10:38 p.m.: building checked, Street), ticket issued; 12:53-1:07 a.m.: 12:48-2:05 a.m.: buildings checked, (High Street), ticket issued; 12:42 a.m.: secure; (Total daily mv stops -2). buildings checked, secure; 1:14 a.m.: secure; 6:59 a.m.: medical/gener- building checked, secure; 12:46 a.m.: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 DPW call (West Main Street), icy al (Charlton Road); 7:17 a.m.: officer parking violation (Grove Street), tick- 12:00-12:05 a.m.: buildings checked, conditions; 1:14-1:49 a.m.: buildings wanted (West Main Street), info given; et issued; 12:57-1:45 p.m.: buildings secure; 12:13-12:24 a.m.: parking vio- checked, secure; 9:24 a.m.: fire (Main 7:54 a.m.: officer wanted (Bixby Road), checked, secure; 2:40 a.m.: suspicious lations (Emmett, Main, Chestnut, Street), referred; 9:40 a.m.: restraining spoken to; 10:13 a.m.: fraud (Terkanian persons (Paxton Road), investigated; Mechanic streets), tickets issued; order service (West Main Street); 10:31 Drive), unemployment scam; 10:20 4:41 a.m.: animal complaint (Hastings 12:25-12:26 a.m.: buildings checked, a.m.: animal complaint (Lakeview a.m.: medical/general (North Spencer Road), loose horses; 5:27 a.m.: 911 call secure; 12:31 a.m.: parking viola- Drive), skunk in yard; 10:52 a.m.: bur- Road); 10:28 a.m.: officer wanted (West (Main Street), open line; 8:08 a.m.: med- tion (Prospect Street), ticket issued; glary (Church Street), investigated; Main Street), LTC change of address; ical/general (South Spencer Road); 12:34 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 10:55 a.m.: restraining order service 10:29 a.m.: animal complaint (Chestnut 11:10 a.m.: 911 call (Church Street), 12:36-12:41 a.m.: parking violations (Prospect Street); 12:07 p.m.: fraud Street), cats left in apt.; 10:57 a.m.: elevator/accidental; 11:38 a.m.: med- (Cherry, Salem streets), tickets issued; (Meadow Road), unemployment scam; medical/general (Temple Street); 11:40 ical/general (Clark Road), lift assist; 12:43-12:45 a.m.: buildings checked, 12:59 p.m.: fraud (Jolicoeur Avenue), a.m.: mv lockout (Deer Run Road), 11:52 a.m.: accident (North Spencer secure; 12:49 a.m.: parking violation scam call; 2:03 a.m.: fraud (Chestnut assisted; 11:47 a.m.: disturbance (Dale Road), report taken; 12:02 p.m.: officer (Summit Street), ticket issued; 12:55 Street), SS scam; 2:27 p.m.: fraud Street), neighbor issue; 11:52 a.m.: 911 wanted (Shore Drive), neighbor issues; a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 12:59 (Paxton Road), unemployment scam; call (West Main Street), Harrington CT 12:32 p.m.: assault (West Main Street), a.m.: parking violation (Grove Street), 3:19 p.m.: disturbance (Town House down; 12:20 p.m.: officer wanted (West rep. altercation; 4:22 p.m.: larceny ticket issued; 1:01-2:16 a.m.: buildings Court), domestic disturbance; 3:54 Main Street), spoken to; 1:31 p.m.: offi- (Mechanic Street), BMX bike taken; checked, secure; 3:04 a.m.: commer- p.m.: restraining order service (West cer wanted (Howe Village), missing 4:43 p.m.: 911 call (Howe Village), acci- cial alarm (Water Street), services Main Street); 4:18 p.m.: LTC issued pkg.; 3:01 p.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), dental; 4:51 p.m.: building checked, rendered; 4:35 a.m.: commercial alarm (West Main Street), assisted; 4:38 p.m.: test; 3:24 p.m.: mv lockout (West Main secure; 5:01 p.m.: elderly matter (Howe (Donnelly Road), services rendered; mv stop (May Street), David L. Adams, Street), assisted; 4:00 p.m.: medical/ Village), welfare check; 5:19 p.m.: 7:26 a.m.: accident (Clark Road), utility 34, 151 Hartford Turnpike Square, general (Clark Street); 5:06 p.m.: medi- juvenile matter (Pleasant Street), rid- pole struck; 7:56 a.m.: fire (Highland Shrewsbury, op w/suspended license, cal/general (Lincoln Street); 5:19 p.m.: ing bikes in road; 5:34 p.m.: building Street), referred; 8:25 a.m.: DPW call arrest; 4:46 p.m.: accident (West Main larceny (Water Street), phone stolen; checked, secure; 6:38 p.m.: abandoned (Ash Street), icy conditions; 9:15 a.m.: Street), mv vs deer; 4:46 p.m.: resi- 5:45 p.m.: mv lockout (Temple Street), 911 call (Main Street), accidental; officer wanted (Main Street), landlord/ dential alarm (Clark Road), services assisted; 9:19-9:50 p.m.: buildings between 7:00-8:57 p.m.: entire incident, tenant issue; 9:59 a.m.: fraud (Main rendered; 4:51 p.m.: animal complaint checked, secure; 11:07 p.m.: suspicious including time, redacted from police Street), unemployment scam; 10:19 (Lincoln Street), stray cat; 9:13 p.m.: mv (Hastings Road), investigated; 11:11 log; 8:57-9:37 p.m.: buildings checked, a.m.: fraud (Lambs Grove), unemploy- animal complaint (Route 49), erratic p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), rep. secure; 9:57 p.m.: suspicious mv (West ment scam; 11:24 a.m.: harassment operator; 9:23 p.m.: building checked, disturbance; 11:13-11:39 p.m.: buildings Main Street), investigated; 11:52 p.m.: prevention order service (Brooks secure; 10:04 p.m.: parking violation checked, secure; (Total daily mv stops 911 call (West Main Street), no contact; Pond Road); 11:39 a.m.: fraud (Wilson (Temple Street), ticket issued; 10:10 – 6). (Total daily mv stops – 10). Avenue), unemployment scam; 12:41 p.m.: building checked, secure; 11:04 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 p.m.: medical/general (Briarcliff Lane); p.m.: medical/general (South Spencer 12:00 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 12:02-12:17 a.m.: buildings checked, 12:42 p.m.: suspicious persons (Paxton Road); 11:06 p.m.: medical/general 12:29 a.m.: parking violation (West secure; 12:21 a.m.: parking violations/2 Road), info taken; 1:03 p.m.: abandoned (Wm. Casey Road); (Total daily mv Main Street), ticket issued; 3:42 a.m.: (Mechanic Street), tickets issued; 12:21 mv (Main Street), investigated; 1:24 stops – 9). suspicious persons (North Brookfield a.m.: building checked, secure; 12:21 p.m.: suspicious persons (Ash Street), THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Road), investigated; 5:35 a.m.: medi- a.m.: parking violation (Mechanic info taken; 1:51 p.m.: mv complaint 1:00-2:02 a.m.: buildings checked, cal/general (Lincoln Street); 8:20 a.m.: Street), ticket issued; 12:25-12:43 a.m.: (North Spencer Road), erratic opera- secure; 3:17 a.m.: fire alarm (Main officer wanted (Thompson Pond Road), buildings checked, secure; 12:55-12:58 tor; 2:01 p.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut Street), referred; 4:03 a.m.: medical/ loose pontoon boat; 9:36 a.m.: mv com- a.m.: parking violations/3 (Cottage Street), landlord/tenant issue; 2:32 - general (Bay Path Road); 5:06 a.m.: med plaint (West Main Street), erratic Street), tickets issued; 12:58-1:29 a.m.: p.m.: officer wanted (Northwest Road), ical/general (Lincoln Street); 6:58 a.m.: operator; 9:44 a.m.: medical/gener- buildings checked, secure; 7:39 a.m.: welfare check; 2:48 p.m.: medical/ sex offender registration (West Main al (Mechanic Street); 10:02 a.m.: mv accident (Browning Pond Road), general (Greenville Street); 3:07 p.m.: Street), assisted; 10:16 a.m.: medical/ lockout (Paxton Road), assisted; 10:29 report taken; 8:34 a.m.: abandoned 911 fraud (Duggan Street), unauthorized general (Howe Village); 11:03 a.m.: offi- a.m.: medical/general (Lincoln Street); call (Grove Street), no contact; 8:36 use/cc; 3:58 p.m.: harassment preven- cer wanted (West Main Street), spoken 10:35 a.m.: 911 call (Smithville Road), a.m.: officer wanted (Pleasant Street), tion order service (West Main Street); to; 11:17 a.m.: fraud (West Main Street), open line; 12:21 p.m.: mv complaint welfare check; 10:11 a.m.: lost/found 4:16 p.m.: fraud (West Main Street), internet scam; 12:13 p.m.: officer want- (West Main Street), erratic operator; (Charlton Road), sweater found; 10:18 unemployment scam; 4:24 p.m.: fraud ed (West Main Street), West Brookfield 12:41 p.m.: fraud (Buteau Road), unem- a.m.: animal complaint (Lakeview (Northwest Road), unemployment PD bolo; 1:40 p.m.: fire alarm (Main ployment scam; 1:21 a.m.: commercial Drive), stray cat; 10:35 a.m.: fraud scam; 4:27 p.m.: juvenile matter (Main Street), referred; 1:42 p.m.: residential alarm (West Main Street), services (Mechanic Street), unemployment Street), spoken to; 4:29 p.m.: medical/ alarm (Howe Village), services ren- rendered; 1:59 p.m.: parking complaint scam; 12:07 p.m.: lost/found (Smithville general (Cherry Street); 4:54 p.m.: dered; 1:47 p.m.: DPW call (Charlton (Church Street), ticket issued; 2:43 Road), wallet lost; 12:28 p.m.: mv com- abandoned 911 call (Bixby Road), hang- Road), stop sign down; 2:00 p.m.: offi- p.m.: fire (Mechanic Street), referred; plaint (Route 49), erratic operator; up; 5:12 p.m.: entire incident redacted cer wanted (West Main Street), spo- 3:04 p.m.: officer wanted (Dale Street), 12:44 p.m.: disturbance (Bixby Road), from police log; 5:50 p.m.: medical/gen- ken to; 2:02 p.m.: fraud (Howe Village), neighbor complaint; 7:19 p.m.: medical/ unwanted party; 1:29 p.m.: medical/ eral (Spring Street); 5:58 p.m.: accident SS scam; 3:29 p.m.: fraud (West Main general (Clark Road); 7:35 p.m.: distur- general (Bay Path Road); 2:40 p.m.: (North Spencer Road), report taken; Street), unemployment scam; 3:55 p.m.: bance (Mechanic Street), m/f dispute; fraud (I. Capen Road), unemployment 6:47 p.m.: larceny (Mechanic Street), parking complaint (Temple Street), 7:55 p.m.: officer wanted (Lloyd Dyer scam; 3:32 p.m.: medical/general rep. taken; 7:52 p.m.: medical/general truck w/flat; 6:03 p.m.: officer wanted Drive), spoken to; 8:23-9:18 p.m.: build- (Linden Street); 3:51 p.m.: restraining (Main Street), concern for friend; 6:17 Turn To POLICE page ­­­A15 Friday, December 4, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 GRAHAM cling the White House and protecting our a year. Real Americans get colds a few million people the “experts” predict, we continued from page A9­­­ President. There are 74 million MAGA times a year. Real Americans get the flu should act accordingly. If the Chinese voters, we can take shifts and only have every now and then. Real Americans kill two million of us with bio-warfare, there don’t exactly look like a cross-sec- one million in Washington at a time. will get COVID-19 while they have a stiff we need a proportional response. Given tion of America. Given the difficulty in While protecting Trump we also need upper lip and carry on, just like our eter- China’s population is 4.2 times larger, securing a massive mail-in election in to break off a small expeditionary force nal leader, Donald Trump. We are not we need 8.4 million deaths for it to be those cities we should have a re-vote to make sure Sleepy Joe stays in his seeing problems with the virus; we are proportionate. The United States does in those states, in-person only, voters Delaware basement, where he belongs. seeing problems with fear of the virus. not engage in bio-warfare, we engage in must show ID, and given the problems Freedom comes with responsibility, and We keep hearing and reading about nuclear warfare - just ask Japan how we in Detroit, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, etc. we all have a responsibility to “Stop the numbers of cases, deaths, and whatnot. ended their WWII adventurism. Perhaps those voters should have to vote in other Steal!” Well, figures never lie, but liars always a proportional military response to more secure counties. If Democracy means honoring fraud- figure. Given all the fake news out there, China can be the new U.S. Space Force’s There is simply no way Sleepy Joe ulent votes and installing an illegiti- we should all ask ourselves what we’ve first mission of consequence. Nothing Biden got 80 million votes. In 2016, mate senile socialist pedophile, then our observed with our own two eyes. I don’t says we mean business like having Hillary got 66 million votes and lost. In Dear Leader, Donald J. Trump, needs know anybody that’s died. I don’t see/ troops in spacing raining bombs down 2012 Barack Obama got 66 million votes. to declare a junta, and finally We the hear ambulances all day long. I don’t see from the cosmos. George W. Bush won with 62 million People can get the government we want bodies in the streets. All seems pretty Once this messy election is behind votes in 2004. Yet, they want us to believe and deserve. If the liberals put up a fight, made-up to me… us, a proportional military response to that Joe Biden got 80 million? Do they then we need a one million — no, a 10 The ‘rona originated in a Wuhan lab China is behind us, and Trump starts his think we’re stupid? That number is so million — MAGA march on Washington and is a genetically engineered biological second term, it will be time to start focus- absurd that it is proof the election was and we need to remind them that the weapon manufactured by Chinese peo- ing on improving the lives of regular rigged! Second Amendment was the final check ple funded by the Chinese Communist Americans and getting back to the pro- Trump warned us back in 2016 and and balance built into the constitution- Party. It is biological warfare. China growth pro-job Trump agenda. We need again in 2020 - if he loses it’s rigged. We al era, put there so that We the People hates freedom, and they knew that if to return America to normality – ban were on the lookout for rigging and we could fight tyranny and make sure that they let the virus loose in the world, they masks, by executive order force all states found so many smoking guns it isn’t our legitimate leader, President Trump, could control it by crushing freedom back to 2019 regulatory schemes and funny. Dead people voted thrice, more remains in power. but they knew that the western world vacate all gubernatorial orders since. ballots than people were submitted, We can’t unite our country by demand- would be caught flat-footed between free- We need to put competent leadership in criminals voted that should have been ing that 74 million Trump supporters dom and tyranny leading to a mixed and HHS and the CDC who won’t stoke the barred for life, more black people alleged- just sit down, shut up, and suck it up. It drawn-out response. Their plan was to fears of hypochondriacs and thanatopho- ly voted in these cities than I even believe doesn’t work like that. That approach release a biological agent that would bics but instead exude a pro-growth pro- we have, people mailed ballots in from only divides us further, especially since bring us to our knees but that they could jobs pro-economic message. We need a overseas, software systems in voting the last 4 years were spent resisting, control. The ‘rona can be handled one CDC making lives better for Americans, machines algorithmically transferred impeaching, and obstructing. President of two ways - the Chinese way is a per- not subverting our entire country at the votes from Trump to Biden, and the Trump not only won a well-deserved manent theft of everyone’s freedom sub- behest of China and the Democrats. Globalists the world over got involved second term by a lot when only the legiti- jecting the entire population to periodic We need to focus on real problems in with funding and puppet strings from mate legal votes are counted, he deserves house arrest. The American way is to this country, like the ongoing invasion George Soros. Finally, when it wasn’t a third term to make up for the presiden- power through it. Ninety-eight percent of our southern border. Walls and fences enough, trucks showed up in the wee tial abuse of his first term. of us will survive. The rest will be sacri- work. Half of our border is water, we can hours filled with ballots all in the same On the topic of COVID… Nothing is ficed to freedom. We will be a freer and introduce alligators to fortify it and then handwriting. more sacred than freedom. Nothing. I am more just society for it. put a fence on the shore. The criminal This election was rigged and is being so sick of hearing about the Coronavirus. China is retaliating for the tariffs and immigrant gang MS-13 is still operating stolen from under our noses. Trump If you’re afraid of the ‘rona, stay in your Trump’s trade war that we were deci- inside the United States and as soon as should never concede, never surrender, basement and keep your hands off my sively winning. China seemed to think the Democrats stop pushing their coro- and never leave the White House. If freedom! Be afraid! If you are a true patri- that they would have spineless liberal na-hoax we can go after them. We need Sleepy Joe tries to stage a coup and con- ot, you will refuse to wear a mask because governments in this country willing to to focus on real threats to America, like vince a few rogue liberal Secret Service they can’t arrest all of us; you will go to let them gobble up more and more of our illegal immigration. agents to remove our Dear Leader, We restaurants, patronize our small busi- jobs. Trump said, “enough is enough” God Bless America, and no place else! the People need to go to Washington, ness, don’t bother to cover your mouth, and he brought jobs home. Then China armed, and peaceably assemble encir- and stop wasting so many cleaning prod- retaliated. George Graham ucts. Real Americans get sick a few times If the Coronavirus kills the one to two North Brookfield

Police Avenue), assisted; 9:33 a.m.: assist citi- 10:32 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- (Main Street), spoken to; 11:41 a.m.: mv continued from page A14­­­ zen (Main Street); 10:55 a.m.: investiga- bal warning; 11:42 a.m.: fraud (Brown stop (Mulberry Street), citation issued; tion (Main Street), services rendered; Street), report taken; 12:32 p.m.: fraud 2:47 p.m.: family problem (Pleasant (Meadowbrook Road); 9:19 p.m.: med- 11:09 a.m.: fraud (Sabina Circle), report (Hillside Road), report taken; 12:42 p.m.: Street), assisted; 6:27 p.m.: disturbance ical/general (Point Eastalee Drive); taken; 11:10 a.m.: fraud (Burncoat assist citizen (King Street), services ren- (Henshaw Street), spoken to. 9:30 p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), Lane), report taken; 12:26 p.m.: fraud dered; 1:22 p.m.: fraud (Burncoat Lane), TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 door open; 9:59-10:05 p.m.: parking viola- (Oak Bluff Lane), report taken; 12:47 report taken; 6:37 p.m.: fraud (Oakwood 1:08 a.m.: assist citizen (River Street), tions (Linden, Prospect streets), tickets p.m.: fraud (Lexington Avenue), report Lane), report taken; 10:03 p.m.: distur- spoken to; 2:06 p.m.: fraud (Stafford issued; (Total daily mv stops – 6). taken; 12:48 p.m.: investigation (Main bance (Olney Street), services rendered. Street), report taken; 4:37 p.m.: suspi- # # # Street), services rendered; 1:11 p.m.: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 cious mv (South Main Street), spoken fraud (Henshaw Street), report taken; 1:34 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), to; 9:28 p.m.: welfare check (Stafford 1:17 p.m.: investigation (Paxton Street), verbal warning; 6:26 a.m.: debris in Street), unable to locate. services rendered; 5:03 p.m.: family road (Main Street), services rendered; WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Leicester Police problem (Westminster Street), ser- 8:12 a.m.: b&e/past (Marshall Street), 8:23 a.m.: welfare check (Marshall vices rendered; 8:03 p.m.: welfare check investigated; 11:25 a.m.: family problem Street), gone on arrival; 10:25 a.m.: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 (Stafford Street), assisted. (Stafford Street), peace restored; 12:15 assault (Mt. Pleasant Avenue), spoken 5:38 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 p.m.: disabled mv (Charlton Street), to; 1:47 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), spoken to; 5:48 a.m.: mv stop (McNeil 9:00 a.m.: fraud (Lakeview Drive), transported; 3:06 p.m.: disturbance spoken to; 2:18 p.m.: fraud (Laurelwood Highway), name and address redacted report taken; 4:13 p.m.: trespassing (Stafford Street), report taken; 4:04 p.m.: Avenue), report taken; 3:46 p.m.: fraud from police log, uninsured mv, unreg- (Main Street), gone on arrival; 9:57 assist citizen (Watson Street), unable (South Main Street), report taken; 4:57 istered mv, suspended registration, mv p.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), gone to locate; 8:51 p.m.: abandoned 911 call p.m.: ambulance (Siani Road), trans- towed; 7:50 a.m.: investigation (Charlton on arrival; 11:28 p.m.: erratic operator (Edward Street). ported; 5:40 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), Street), services rendered; 8:00 a.m.: (South Main Street), unfounded. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 spoken to; 6:28 p.m.: fraud (Fairview investigation (Lake Avenue North, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 2:30 a.m.: suspicious mv (River Drive), report taken; 11:14 p.m.: suspi- Worcester), services rendered; 8:12 a.m.: 12:28 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), services rendered; 9:54 p.m.: cious mv (McCarthy Avenue), services investigation (out of town, no destina- Street), unfounded; 1:57 a.m.: mv stop investigation (Henshaw Street), spoken rendered. tion specified in police log), services (Burncoat Street), spoken to; 2:00 a.m.: to; 11:17 a.m.: accident (Rawson Street), rendered; 8:23 a.m.: fraud (McCarthy welfare check (River Street), spoken to; report taken; 11:39 a.m.: investigation # # #

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Something Spe- floors. oversize 2 car garage. Additional Guest House! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! cial! Remember, Timing Is Everything! $1,075,000. assisted sale $1,040,000. Friday, December 4, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­17 GRADY to talk to patrons who sometimes just assist people of all ages and meet their success. Whenever a guest needed an continued from page A1­­­ needed someone to talk to.” needs has been very gratifying. I will answer or struggled with an obstacle, Grady has worked in many capacities miss the patrons and the staff.” Grady was eager to assist. Items can also be left in the book drop during her tenure at the library, help- Library officials not only relied on “Each day at the library brings its at the library, which is always open. ing patrons of all ages. Many residents Grady to assist patrons, but also to wel- own challenges and rewards,” Grady “It has been a privilege to work with ascribe their love of reading and the come new employees and make them said. “I have learned something new Pat at the library. She has done a vari- library to Grady’s programs when they feel at home. She was a fount of knowl- each day that I have worked at the ety of things over her 35 years here, and were children. Now, years later, those edge for guests and staff members alike. Leicester Public Library. I wish to she has a deep connection to the library same residents bring their own kids ​“I will always be grateful for how help- thank all the patrons and staff for all and the community,” said Library to the library to enjoy activities and ful and kind she was to me when I was they have brought into my life.” Director Suzanne Hall. “Patrons still programs. a new director,” Hall said. “Although The scrapbooks will be presented to remember the story times she did for “I have been so fortunate to have had she will be missed here at the library, Grady in her final weeks before retire- them or their children. She always has a job that I loved for 35 years,” Grady we all wish her every happiness in her ment. time to help a book club find their next said. “Working at the Leicester Public much-deserved retirement.” From all of us at the New Leader, book, help a patron find the right town Library, I have been able to see the won- Grady encountered plenty of chal- congratulations to Pat Grady on your office, or navigate an official website. der in children’s eyes when they learn lenges over the years at the library, career and retirement. And she always found a few minutes how to read and their excitement when but her knowledge and problem-solving they are selecting books. Being able to skills always helped pave the way to

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Your pensions and 401-K have ages of the Chi-com flu. It’s the “Warp continued from page A9­­­ bing retired generals who should be never been in better shape, your stock Speed” miracle thanks to President Trump’s greatest champions, but, portfolio must be doing well as the mar- Trump’s administration--on his orders- Biden--running with an equally unap- instead, want more young American ket broke 30,000 this past week for the -cutting bureaucratic red tape and pealing and horribly flawed anti-Amer- men and women to be fed into the first time ever. You fall all over your- time-consuming regulations, trials, etc. ican radical--Harris--without ever cam- bottomless pit of the wars these charac- selves proclaiming your support for and working 24-hours a day to find the paigning could defeat a candidate whose ters through their “military/industrial Black Lives Matter while black unem- magic bullet. I know if you’re under 50, first term record had been remarkably complex” connections foment and have ployment was never lower than under you have about a 99.2 percent chance of good for most Americans, and do it in to support. Trump--same for Hispanics, Asians surviving the little germ, but, if you’re record-breaking style garnering 15 mil- But, despite all of it: relentless, and women. Any appreciation for the getting up there, like me, this vaccine lion votes more than the Black Jesus 24-hour per day hatred and propagan- Donald? Prison Reform, aid to the will mean some extra years for you. A ever received beggars belief. One has to da from our Pravda, our Izvestia, our Historically Black Colleges dramatical- few more sunsets, martini’s, and NPR be either as corrupt as both of the two Ministry of Truth for over 1400 days, ly increased by President Trump---no on the radio as you drive to Tanglewood Democrat candidates--which would not our man, President Trump, managed plaudits? Peace treaties between Israel this summer in the old Tesla. Doesn’t be easy--or one would have to be a very to claim the voting affections of 70 to and some Muslim nations...unheard of get any better than that, does it? My stupid, gullible sad sack of a person. 75 million real Americans (love that ever. Any credit to Trump? No trouble generation thanked Dr. Jonas Salk for Which one are you? term, don’t you, you liberals?) Now from No. Korea. ISIS on the run every- the polio vaccine. This one can thank I think, if the truth were to somehow that the brazenly stolen election has where in the Middle East, no more you-know-who for the Trump vaccine! be discovered, you haters on the left brought on the greatest political crisis spectacular mass beheadings. Just an How delicious is that? would be brought to slitting your wrists for the old Republic since April of 1861, accident? Or, more likely, a result of So, to my question (not, have you no upon learning the President, in actu- we shall have to see what we will see. Trumpian foreign policy. Piracy at sea decency?) but, rather, can you say--af- ality, probably received the greatest The authentic voters, the honest people, has virtually been eliminated over the ter me--”Thank you, President Trump. landslide victory in American political clearly chose Trump and his vision for past four years. Did you enjoy your tax I like living my life of white privilege history. This, despite four-plus years America and the future. The crooks, cuts, stable prices, wide availability of out here in the country safe from all the of non-stop, visceral--and, I should add, the ignorant, the bought-off (in addition things you receive from the market? troubles my Party causes wherever we mindless--hatred, vitriol, mockery, and to the dead, the illegals, the millions Didn’t you like not having to go down control everything. And now, because horrifying lies directed at him from all of votes pulled out of the ether) lined to the candlelight vigil to protest some of you, I’ve got a few more years left. I the centers of power: the mainstream, up for the side that actively hates our war somewhere that U.S. troops were was so wrong about you!” So, can you fake-news press (95 percent negative country, our history, our traditions, fighting since under Trump casualties say it? Oh, come on...I know you can do coverage since even before “coming our culture, our faiths, heroes, songs, have become nearly non-existent? Oh, it. Be a man, buddy. Speak some truth, down the escalator”); the Deep State stories, and all the rest of it. that’s right, you didn’t protest per- lady. Because, you understand, it would Swamp (the corrupt FBI, the Justice It cannot be allowed to pass unre- sistently high losses under Obama, be rather shabby for an honorable lib- Department’s do-nothing Attorney solved. If seventy million people come it’s only when Republicans wage war eral like yourself to see so many good General(s) and politicized federal pros- to believe their vote was stolen and the that the virtue signallers go down to things done for you and your country, ecutors, Obama’s political federal court thieves got away with it, then the game the Common to hold a candle, sing and not be able to summon up even a judges; Uniparty Democrats and their is up. Who knows what course those “Imagine” and shed crocodile tears for few words of appreciation. Attorney quisling Republican adjuncts); the tens of millions will take? The next working class American youths in the Welch might have looked at you and mainstream churches which have sent “strong man” could make President military whom they neither respect nor said, “Have you no decency?” God to the sidelines for four years while Trump look like Mr. Peepers (Wally like. But, maybe the best thing President the preachers and priests compete to Cox, you’d have to have been born But, here’s the really salient point of Trump did for us was to put Amy Coney see who can be the most scathing in around the time of Pearl Harbor to get my interrogatory regarding your sin- Barrett on the Supreme Court. We may their denunciations of the one man who it.) gular lack of appreciation for anything soon see if she meant it when she said has done more for religious liberty than But, for you area Biden-Harris group- the President has done. Shortly, my the Constitution was her lodestar in anyone since George Washington; faith- ies. Would you like to take an oppor- esteemed, learned, urbane and very determining the right or wrong of a less friends and family members who tunity to go on record to say perhaps clearly superior liberal friends and legal question. The Republic may yet couldn’t wait to play Brutus to Trump’s your hatred was, in fact, a little dement- neighbors, you are going to be offered be saved. Caesar; the hopeless, lost cause elite ed--like your candidate? You’ve been the near-miraculous opportunity to colleges and universities; and, so dis- driving on two-dollar Trump gas for a receive a shot in your butt--or arm, or John McRae few years now, half what it was under wherever--to help you escape the rav- East Brookfield

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Mother Teresa once said, “If I look at the path”… “…leftists will bear responsi- date’s win is so obvious even Fox News It has been 10 months and this is mass, I will never act.” It is sad, but it is bility for whatever transpires…” “… isn’t entertaining this. The people in not sustainable. Epidemiologists do not well documented that the human mind true Americans will not be herded into Trump’s orbit are slowly distancing actually recommend open ended lock- reduces compassion and sympathy as totalitarian railroad cars…” I know I’m themselves which indicates that they downs as a primary pandemic manage- the number of victims increases, likely dense, but that sounds like a call to know this election was legit. Each day ment strategy. They recommend short, as a defense mechanism against being arms to overthrow our duly elected as his enablers distance themselves sharp, and severe lockdowns to cause overwhelmed by emotion. For some government – the one that earned 80 more my level of concern goes down. a rapid “reset” of the virus prevalence reason lesser tragedies have concerned million votes as opposed to the 75 mil- It will be at least a week or two, pos- in the community and then re-opening. Americans more than the COVID disas- lion who won’t accept that. sibly by the time of publishing, before The U.S. never had the stomach for ter and it seems as the death toll keeps If Mr. McRae thinks my left-wing we know what the true damage to the the “sharp and severe” part so instead ticking up people care less and less. views and talking points are easily pandemic that our society has sus- it dragged out until now and is being By the time you read this, there will rebutted, then I invite him to do so. tained from our government’s spineless ignored by many. Imagine how nice it likely have been 13,000 people who have Mr. Reed mentioned that Republicans response that allowed Thanksgiving to must be for New Zealand – their Army died from COVID in America since I did well nationally; except for the occur. I noticed social media was eerily enforced absolute lockdown ended in wrote this for a grand total of 275,000 Presidential election which Joe Biden quiet as in all likelihood many people May and they are back to normal except and accelerating. We used to care about won. He is correct – Republicans picked were gathering, knew they shouldn’t, for international travel. 55,000 people dying in Vietnam. We up seats in the House, gained state-level so they did it anyway without posting Shaming and stigmatizing was never used to care about 3,000 people dying offices, and will likely hold onto the on social media. The US failed bigly by going to work – we needed (and still on 9/11. We used to care about 4 peo- Senate. Where he is incorrect is that first not locking down hard enough to need) a short, sharp, and severe lock- ple dying in Benghazi. Now we have there was no theft – Joe Biden won. The control the virus in the spring, then we down that is not voluntary to put this 275,000, increasing by more and more accusations of election theft are hilar- went to a primary strategy of shaming back in the bottle. Allowing ordinary each week and it’s old news/boring? In ious. If the Democrats had stolen the and stigmatizing people to socially dis- people who clearly don’t understand 2020 the US will see nearly 400,000 more presidential election, don’t you think tance seemingly forever over the sum- how pandemics work make decisions deaths than we would see in a normal they would have stolen the down-bal- mer, then as the cases shot up in the for themselves is causing us all to lose. year and half the country doesn’t care? lot races, too? A Republican Senate is fall most Americans are sick of it. This Most people are unable to understand Think of how many grieving family a huge problem for Biden and re-dis- is going to be a case-study for decades likelihoods, they want the world to be members, friends, colleagues… tricting happens next year at the state if not centuries of how NOT to manage black and white – i.e.: Either I’ll die level… Do you really think they filled a pandemic. As it turns out shaming from this or I won’t. Omar Har-Yarok out ballots for Biden but didn’t bother only serves to push socialization under- The world watched the U.S. ahead of East Brookfield for all the other offices? Worst thieves ground. Thanksgiving with dread, disbelief, and ever? A better explanation of course The pandemic is accelerating nation- bewilderment. is Donald Trump is singularly and wide. We have more people hospitalized Joseph Stalin is reputed to have said, uniquely unpopular and more so than with COVID than at any time since the his enablers and fellow Republicans. start of the pandemic. Hospitals are This split between the presidential and becoming overrun and care is being down-ballot races is the best evidence I rationed on a localized basis essentially can think of for a legit election. through tornado alley right now (West As for looking like a third world Texas to North Dakota) with the high- banana republic – totally agree. We est cases per capita in the world being Quaboag have a President who has never and North Dakota, highest deaths South still hasn’t committed to respecting Dakota, and El Paso, Texas and Tulsa, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center any election, and refuses to concede OK are literally out of room in the hos- while we have a significant majority pitals, erecting tents in parking lots, of the country convinced the election and are rationing care. North Dakota system and news media generally can’t is allowing COVID positive staff to be believed. work in hospitals because they have Mr. Robillard’s invocation of common no choice. More cities will be in the FOR A sense is interesting. Common sense is same boat by next week. The fictitious LIMITED TIME: “sound practical judgement concerning “death panels” used to scaremonger We have CNA scholarships everyday matters”. To justify a posi- support away from the ACA in 2010 are a reality in the middle of the country, available to the right tion with “common sense” is circular applicants. Please inquire for reasoning because common sense is Trumpland. defined in the eyes of the beholder. To the people who have long said, further information. “Common sense” is a neat way of pack- “just protect the vulnerable” – that isn’t aging, “I know I’m right, I can’t con- possible. How do you think COVID ever ceive of being wrong, I can’t explain or got into nursing homes? The vulnerable Happy Holidays from all of us at justify my positions, now stop question- interact with a lot of staff, the staff got it ing me”. Our elections are decided by in the community, and the staff brought voters who submit ballots with all the it into the facilities. The only way to Quaboag Rehabilitation votes getting counted – not anyone’s “protect the vulnerable” is to prevent it We are grateful to be a part of this wonderful community. “common sense”. Trump doesn’t play from running rampant in the communi- by the constitution, he feeds his own ty. In Minnesota they literally have the Thank you for “social distancing” to keep us all safe. ego and he doesn’t even know what’s in National Guard staffing nursing homes the constitution. right now because too many employ- We hope you’ll consider Quaboag as your next career move. Mr. Herholz – The situation is ees are out with COVID. As great of a reversed from your notions – the short term solution the National Guard Positions Available New Assistant Director of Nurses BEST FARM FRESH MEATS IN Higher Wound Care Nurse Evening Supervisor Rates! 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