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This week’s Quote ‘It’s so nice to have a place seniors can call their own’ enior enter activities thriving in new home “If only life could S C be a little more tender and art a little BY KEVIN FLANDERS Led by instructor Jen Tetreault, the more robust.” NEWS STAFF WRITER yoga class has experienced a boom in SPENCER — The senior center moved attendance for multiple reasons – but the number one reason is the added space the Alan Rickman into the former Maple Street School this past fall to accommodate a growing num- building offers, officials and seniors said. ber of participants. And since moving in, “The seniors absolutely love the build- Editor’s officials have seen unprecedented involve- ing. They have so much room for class- ment numbers for programs and activi- es, and it is a very bright and sunny Office Hours ties. space,” said senior center director Pamela Woodbury. Mondays 12-5 Participation in the senior center’s yoga class, which takes place every Tuesday The senior center also welcomes adults Wednesdays 1-5 and Thursday morning, has doubled of all ages to take part in its programs. The Fridays 1-5 since the move to the former school. Last goal is to continue exploring options for Kevin Flanders photo Tuesday, Jan. 12, saw a record 31 par- the former school to have a community A record number of participants enjoy a yoga class at the ticipants in the class (which didn’t even senior center last Tuesday. include several regulars who are spending Turn To SENIOR CENTER, page ­­­A16 INSIDE time in Florida). Obituaries...... B2 Our Towns...... B4 Calendar...... B5 Route 9 The journey of ‘a dreamer’ Classroom Corner... A6-7 Viewpoint...... A8-9 Police Logs...... A18 project Blanchard to celebrate Sports...... A10-12 launch of latest album LOCAL making with concert

BY KEVIN FLANDERS progress NEWS STAFF WRITER WEST BROOKFIELD — Local sing- er-songwriter Gary Blanchard will celebrate BY KEVIN FLANDERS the release of his latest CD with a concert NEWS STAFF WRITER later this month at Merriam-Gilbert Public SPENCER — Plans continue Library. to move forward for the Route Set for Thursday, Jan. 28, the concert 9 downtown improvement proj- will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the library (3 West ect, which is scheduled to be Main Street). Admission is free, and guests part of the 2016 Transportation are invited to stop by and join in the cel- Improvement Program for the ebration of Blanchard’s most recent CD, Courtesy photo state’s central region. “To a Dreamer.” The CD features 10 songs Local musician Gary Blanchard will perform later this month If all tasks continue on sched- at Merriam-Gilbert Public Library. ule, town officials expect that Turn To BLANCHARD, ­­­A15 Catching up with the downtown revitalization page ‘Doug Danger’ project on Main Street will be advertised for construction Page A5 prior to Sept. 30, with work to commence in the spring of 2017. Officials: Farm arson may be linked to others “We are excited that almost 10 years of planning and hard Opinion work is about to be realized with BY KEVIN FLANDERS from Brimfield and West firmed that his department is NEWS STAFF WRITER Get Your the awarding of a multi-mil- Brookfield also responded to the investigating the possibility of a lion dollar project to revital- WARREN — Investigators say incident, which was worsened common suspect(s). Point Across ize our downtown through the overnight arson earlier this by several hundred bales of hay “We are looking into all of Page A8-9 the infrastructure upgrades month at Henault Morgan Farm inside the barn. the incidents and trying to link that are planned,” said Town might be linked to several other The fire occurred at 3:30 a.m., them together,” said Lavoie, Police Logs Administrator Adam Gaudette. suspicious fires in the area. and it wasn’t the first suspi- who described the time of the “There has been a concerted The Jan. 10 fire at the Couture cious blaze in the area, officials latest fire as one of many indi- Page Ax effort to fund projects in the Drive farm caused significant revealed. Warren Fire Chief cators of arson. “The barn had downtown area in the last five damage to a horse barn. No inju- Adam Lavoie said his depart- no electricity and there were no years.” ries to the property owners or ment has recently responded immediate ignition sources,” he Last month, the town received their animals were reported, to other suspicious fires in the added. a National Environmental and investigators from the State area, most within a quarter of The Warren Fire Department Policy Act certificate from Fire Marshal’s office later deter- a mile of the property. Lavoie continues to work with officials mined the blaze to have been declined to elaborate on the Turn To ROUTE 9, page ­­­A15 intentionally set. Firefighters nature of those fires, but he con- Turn To ARSON, page ­­­A16 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 22, 2016 Leicester Public Library announces upcoming events BY KEVIN FLANDERS summer reading programs 1,000 book goal in three years uled for kids of all ages over ganza will be held on Thursday, NEWS STAFF WRITER statewide, so we are happy to and provide their children February vacation week. On Feb. 18, from 12-8 p.m. LEICESTER — The weath- support their partnership with with essential early literacy Tuesday, Feb. 16, kids 15 and Coloring pages and book- er might be getting frigid, but Cradles to Crayons.” skills, library officials said. older are invited to stop in marks will be given to every- things are starting to heat up Pajama donations can be “Research shows early litera- from 6-7 p.m. and make book one at this free event, which at Leicester Public Library — brought to the library through- cy is linked with academic suc- safes. This event is free and will have something to keep and just in time for February out February. Only new paja- cess, and we are excited about no registration is required; all children and even adults enter- vacation. mas will be accepted, and more giving parents the opportunity materials will be provided, and tained. The event is free, and The library is partnering for information about the program to see how reading to and with participants must be comfort- all materials will be provided. the first time with the Boston can be found by visiting www. their young children can make able using power tools and cut- February vacation program Bruins and Cradles to Crayons cradlestocrayons.org. such a positive difference,” ting blades. sponsorship is provided by to provide new pajamas for PJ’s Drive leaders have a Hall added. The following day, Leicester Public Library, The local children in need across goal of collecting 6,750 paja- The 1,000 Books Before Wednesday, Feb. 17, Library Friends of the Library, and the the Commonwealth. This will mas statewide while raising Kindergarten program is avail- Lego Day will be celebrated George I. McKenna Insurance be the ninth annual PJ’s Drive, $9,000. Every donation helps, able to all families with chil- all day with several programs Agency. and library guests are asked to and you’re invited to make a dren five years old and young- and activities. Kids can stop The library is located at 1136 help collect new pajamas for difference in a significant fund- er. Registration is ongoing, in, build and display their Main Street. To learn more local kids living in poverty and raising effort. and families can read at their own Lego creations, and have about upcoming programs and homelessness. As February looms, the own pace while also enjoying a an opportunity to win prizes. activities, call 508-892-7020. “We are excited to partner library is also drawing guests’ great bonding experience with There will also be a Lego col- with both the Boston Bruins attention to the 1,000 Books their children. The library will oring contest, in addition to Kevin Flanders can be and Cradles to Crayons to Before Kindergarten program, provide log sheets to keep track books, movies, and all things reached at 508-909-4140, or by bring these opportunities a nationwide challenge that of progress. For more informa- Lego. e-mail at kflanders@stone- to Leicester,” said Library encourages parents to regu- tion, visit www.1000booksbe- This program is free; no reg- bridgepress.com. Director Suzanne Hall. “The larly read aloud to their chil- forekindergarten.org. istration is required, and all Boston Bruins sponsor library dren. By reading just one book As usual, the library has ages are welcome. a night, parents can reach the plenty of activities sched- Finally, a coloring extrava- Old Sturbridge Academy accepting applications

STURBRIDGE — The Old Sturbridge resources with young students,” noted fee to apply. Tuition is paid for by the at Brookside Terrace, 11 Village Drive, Academy Charter Public School wel- James E. Donahue, president and CEO Commonwealth. Selection is based on Southbridge. comes applications from students enter- of the museum. “Supporting the com- a lottery that will be held on March 5, • Jan. 12: 6:30 p.m. Community Room ing grades K-2 for its inaugural year, munity with this program will provide 2016. at Brookside Terrace, 11 Village Drive, tentatively set to open in the fall of 2016. each student with an unparalleled, Southbridge. The school is a pioneering initiative life-impacting experience that will give • Jan. 21: 6:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards of Old Sturbridge Village, working in a solid foundation for their educational INFORMATION SESSIONS Library, in the Pioppi Room on the partnership with EL Education, and if development, and unprecedented access Lower Level, 236 Main St, Southbridge. opened, would be the first of its kind to the objects and historians that reveal Public information sessions about Applications for enrollment are in the Commonwealth. Old Sturbridge the stories of early American history. the Old Sturbridge Academy Public available at the Old Sturbridge Village Academy Charter Public School will We believe all students deserve the best Charter School will be held on the fol- Visitor Center, or may be download- provide kindergarten through sec- education available, regardless of race, lowing dates at the locations indicated. ed from the school’s website at www. ond grade instruction in its first year, religion or zip code.” All are welcome: osacps.org. Applications are available expanding a grade level every year until Enrollment in the school is open to • Jan. 8: 9:30 a.m. Jacob Edwards in Spanish or English, and must be it reaches the eighth grade by 2022. The all residents of Massachusetts, however Library, Pioppi Room on the Lower completed and turned in by Friday, school will offer rigorous, real-world priority is given to those that live in the Level, 236 Main Street, Southbridge. March 4, at 5 p.m. In order to be eligible, learning experiences in a supportive 15 towns that comprise the local dis- • Jan. 9: 10 a.m. Country Bank students applying for the Kindergarten and nurturing school community, help- trict, including Brimfield, Brookfield, Education Center at Old Sturbridge class must be five years of age by Aug. ing all students to become reflective Charlton, Dudley, East Brookfield, Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, 31, 2016; students applying for the First inquisitors, articulate communicators, Holland, Monson, Palmer, Southbridge, Sturbridge. Grade class must be six years of age by critical thinkers, and skilled problem Spencer, Sturbridge, Wales, Warren, • Jan. 11: 6 p.m. Richard Sugden Aug. 31, 2016. solvers. Webster, and West Brookfield. Library, 8 Pleasant St, Spencer. Questions may be directed to Debra “We are excited for the opportuni- There are no academic require- • Jan. 12: 10 a.m. Community Room Friedman at 508-347-0283 or by email to ty to share our incredible educational ments for admission, and there is no [email protected]. Campanale has perfect voting record in first year

BOSTON — With 179 consecutive recorded roll ing record in her first year as a state legislator. Only curve, it’s been a productive first year in office.” said call votes cast in 2015, State Rep. Kate Campanale 78 of the 158 House members (49 percent) maintained Campanale. “The people of Leicester and Worcester (R-Leicester) has maintained a perfect 100-percent vot- perfect voting records in 2015. elected me to represent them on Beacon Hill and vote Campanale cast votes on a number of issues in their behalf. So I believe my attendance should including a fentanyl trafficking bill that impos- reflect the seriousness in which I take my responsibil- es a prison sentence of up to 20 years for ity, and I am proud to have not missed a vote.” manufacturing, distributing or dispensing Furthermore, Campanale reinforced her commit- more than 10 grams of fentanyl or any of its ment to the municipalities within the Seventeenth derivatives; a statewide “Stolen Valor Act” to Worcester by voting in support of significant funding prosecute individuals who falsely claim to be increases in local aid for cities and towns in the fiscal a veteran or recipient of a military honor in year 2016 budget. This year’s budget includes: order to obtain money, property or other tan- • $4.5 billion in Chapter 70 education aid, an increase gible benefits; legislation regulating secondary of $111.2 million; metal dealings; and legislation raising the pri- • $979.8 million in unrestricted general government vate and public net metering cap to encourage aid, an increase of $34 million; more solar energy projects across the state. • Amendments for the redevelopment of Coes Pond “Though there had certainly been a learning Beach and increased funding for summer jobs for at-risk youth “Kate is an incredibly committed member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and an extremely valuable asset to the House Republican Caucus,” said House Minority Leader Bradley Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading). “The people of the Seventeenth Worcester District are fortunate to have Representative Campanale up here on Beacon Hill advocating on their behalf 8x7-9x7 Steel Liftmaster 1/2 hp day after day.” 2 Sided Insulated Chain Drive Campanale currently serves the Garage Door Seventeenth Worcester District, con- r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & 7ft Opener sisting of Leicester; Worcester: Ward track, 8 color & 3 panel design options 7, Ward 8: Precincts 2, 3, 4. She also $270 serves on the Joint Committee on Ways inc Installation $570 and Means and the Joint Committee of inc Installation price matching available on all written quotes Health Care Financing.

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at local libraries Accuracy Watch The Spencer New Leader is committed to BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER accuracy in all its news reports. Although Coloring is usually thought of as a fun numerous safeguards are in place to ensure and engaging activity for youngsters, accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. but adults have recently taken advan- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected tage of its many benefits. Adult coloring at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a has been gaining momentum in the timely manner. last few years, and local libraries have If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- taken notice. Committed to staying on top of the 4130 during normal business hours. During latest community interests, libraries non-business hours, leave a message in the throughout the area have been unveil- editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return ing adult coloring programs. And the your phone call. attendance numbers have been impres- sive. East Brookfield Public Library is the most recent venue to organize an adult coloring program. It began last Monday and will be hosted twice a month, continuing on the second and fourth Mondays of each month as long as inter- Your Local Roll-Off Specialist est remains. “Everyone loved coloring as a child, Weekend and the premise here is to come back Special $245 to coloring as a stress relief tool,” Courtesy photos 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton said East Brookfield Library Director Guests at Richard Sugden Public Library show off their artwork recently. 15 yd. 2 Ton = $320 • 20 yd. 3 Ton = $410 Wendy Payette. After talking with several area librar- Roll Off Containers ians who have seen tremendous success want to see. The library is also striving tunity to slow down and relax while Weekend Dumpsters from their adult coloring programs, to identify the most convenient days being creative,” said adult reference for the Homeowner Payette decided to give it a shot in East and times for adult programming, as librarian Denise Farmosa. “It’s a great Houses • Attics • Cellars Brookfield. The library will provide the many area parents have lost interest in way to take a break from our busy lives. 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites materials, and all residents have to do night programs due to work and family Coloring for adults is a fun way to cre- is drop in and let their creativity shine. commitments. ate beautiful art, even if you don’t think 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 The library has had several popu- As a result, Payette said the library you are artistic. People of all abilities Leicester, MA Fully Insured lar children’s coloring programs in may shift to more afternoon adult pro- create amazing and unique pictures.” the past, Payette said, especially a pro- gramming in the future. For retired Participants also enjoy sharing gram for students in grades 4-6 this in residents and parents who may have ideas with other attendees and uniting October. But kids aren’t the only ones some time off from work, afternoon pro- through a common passion each month, FREE head exam reaping the rewards of artwork. gramming can often be a more optimal Farmosa said. Worn tip Bent prong won’t “I have had a lot of conversations choice. For more information about upcom- loses its grip hold for long with other library directors about this, “Libraries are always adjusting based ing activities and events at Richard and I think it’s a great opportunity for on community interests and needs, not Sugden Public Library, call 508-885-7513 Hurry in today for people to get away from whatever is only for programming but times as or visit www.spencerpubliclibrary.org. your FREE Cleaning going on in their lives,” Payette said. & Inspection! well,” Payette added. To learn more about programs at Most before your “You can come in, relax, have some fun, At Spencer’s Richard Sugden Public East Brookfield Public Library, call 508- RepaiRs Done diamond is gone. and have great conversations.” Library, meanwhile, adult coloring is 867-7928 or visit www.eastbrookfieldli- on pReMises Payette likened the stress relief also the name of the game. The Library brary.org ~We do custom designs!~ aspects of the activity to those of the offers an adult coloring group once a library’s knitting club. No matter what month, held on different days and times Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508- the popular community interests are, each month. 909-4140, or by email at kflanders@stone- the library staff is committed to provid- “We began offering the coloring group bridgepress.com. ing patrons with the programming they as a way to provide adults the oppor- & ART GALLERY A Family Business Since 1949 136 Main Street • Spencer • 508-885-3385 New Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5:30 Southbridge native installed as Thurs 10-7 • Sat 10-3 • Sun & Mon Closed

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Look inside this issue for $5.00 coupon 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 22, 2016 Birds of prey descend upon WBES

Kevin Flanders photos Tom Ricardi, of the Massachusetts Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Facility in Conway, discusses birds of prey with fifth graders at West Brookfield Elementary School.

BY KEVIN FLANDERS his presentation, and he covered during Ricardi’s educate students on his ness and engagement in “The Sportsmen’s Club NEWS STAFF WRITER even showed the students presentation, as well as organization’s mission, it the event. Members of the always does a great job WEST BROOKFIELD a few of the birds he has additional research evi- is always impressive to West Brookfield-based of putting this together, — Students at West helped rehabilitate over dent in their pieces. The see how knowledgeable Wickaboag Sportsmen’s and it was very exciting Brookfield Elementary the years. These birds first place winner will youngsters are about Club were equally eager for the students to see School recently got an up cannot be released back receive a weeklong trip nature. WBES was no to read each essay from a live birds,” said WBES close and personal look at into the wild due to their to Camp Marshall, while exception. diligent group of kids. Principal Colleen Mucha. a few birds of prey — and injuries, but they are still notable finalists will earn “Every time I come to “The students had “Their engagement was they didn’t even have to kept plenty busy – par- several other prizes. a school, I end up learn- many good questions through the roof, and leave their school. ticularly during visits “Thanks to the over- ing something, too,” because they were I think this will be the The Wickaboag to schools. Among the whelming generosity said Ricardi, who has already doing their best set of essays we have Sportsmen’s Club, birds featured at WBES by the members of the dedicated many years research in preparation seen.” which regularly vis- was a great horned owl, Wickaboag Sportsmen’s to saving and rehabil- to writing their essays,” For more information its the school as part of which Ricardi discussed Club, we were able to itating injured birds. Boos added. “We are about the rehab program its essay contests, con- in detail while giving stu- provide this addition- Interestingly, he never hoping this sparks their at the Massachusetts Bird tacted a special guest to dents a new and exciting al educational program names the animals enthusiasm. Thanks go of Prey Rehabilitation drop by the school on perspective on raptors as an enhancement to because they are not out to the club member- Facility, visit Ricardi’s Jan. 7. Tom Ricardi, of you rarely get to see up this year’s program domesticated but rehabil- ship who voted unani- website at www.mass- the Massachusetts Bird close. topic, Massachusetts itated, he said. mously to sponsor this birdsofpreyrehab.com. of Prey Rehabilitation Students will now Raptors: Birds of Prey,” The WBES students, event in conjunction Facility in Conway, pro- write essays on what said Richard Boos, a meanwhile, were eager to with this year’s essay Kevin Flanders can be vided an hour-long pre- they learned during the member of Wickaboag get started on their essays contest.” reached at 508-909-4140, or sentation for fifth grad- visit, and the winner will Sportsmen’s Club who and show off what they School administrators by e-mail at kflanders@ ers. be announced sometime organizes the events at learned. Upon finishing were also thrilled with stonebridgepress.com. Ricardi discussed sev- next month. Essays will WBES each year. his presentation, Ricardi the program and the fas- eral birds of prey during be judged on students’ For Ricardi, who vis- congratulated the stu- cination it ignited for stu- mastery of the subjects its many area schools to dents for their prepared- dents.

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2 and Level 3 sex offenders can secure includes: is designed to assist small and home- Berthiaume maintains perfect a stay of final classification pending a • $4.5 billion in Chapter 70 education based business owners to be successful court appeal, and mandating an expe- aid, an increase of $111.2 million; in their communities through network- voting record dited hearing process whenever a stay • $979.8 million in unrestricted gen- ing and topical educational programs. is granted; and legislation raising the eral government aid, an increase of $34 The year 2016 promises to be a year BOSTON — House Minority Leader private and public net metering cap to million; full of political and economic change. Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) encourage more solar energy projects • $271.7 million for the special edu- Business owners will have to work congratulated State Representative across the state. cation Circuit Breaker, an increase of hard to survive and work smarter to Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer) for Additionally, the Spencer lawmaker $18.3 million, which funds the state’s thrive. This Meet Up focuses on the 7 maintaining a perfect voting record for registered votes on legislation regulat- share of special education aid for local major problem areas where Business the first half of the 2015-2016 legislative ing secondary metal dealings; clear- school districts at 75%; Prepping will ensure business success. session. The Spencer legislator partic- ing titles to foreclosed properties; and • $59 million for regional school trans- This Small and Home Based Meet Up ipated in all 179 roll call votes cast in reforming the state’s public records portation, an increase of $7.5 million will utilize a panel of SCORE Business the House of Representatives between law. • An additional $80.5 million set aside experts to discuss with participants January and November of 2015, a 100 “It has been an honor represent- for charter school reimbursements to how to be successful in a turbulent percent voting record. ing the residents of the 5th Worcester cities and towns, an increase of $3.6 business climate. Make 2016 the year Berthiaume cast votes this session on District over this past calendar year,” million. that your business does not just survive a number of key policy issues includ- Berthiaume said. “When we are elect- but grows and thrives. ing: a fentanyl trafficking bill that ed by the voters they expect that their This program will take place at the imposes a prison sentence of up to 20 Legislator will be in attendance when Library to host business Haston Library in North Brookfield at years for manufacturing, distributing votes are taken, I take this commitment 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25. All small or dispensing more than 10 grams of very seriously.” meetings and home-based business people in area fentanyl or any of its derivatives; a Berthiaume further reinforced his towns are invited. There is no charge statewide “Stolen Valor Act” to pros- commitment to the municipalities with- NORTH BROOKFIELD — The for this program. Please confirm a seat ecute individuals who falsely claim to in the 5th District by voting in support Haston Library in North Brookfield by visiting the Worcester SCORE Meet be a veteran or recipient of a military of significant funding increases in local together with SCORE is presenting its Up site at http://www.meetup.com/ honor in order to obtain money, prop- aid for cities and towns in the fiscal second Business Meet Up on Monday, Worcester-SCORE-Small-Business- erty or other tangible benefits; legisla- year 2016 budget. This year’s budget Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. This series of meetings Meetup/ to register. tion limiting the amount of time Level

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“There’s something about not having a goal, not having a challenge. … With me, I need something to live for. I need to aim for some- thing,” said Doug Danger. “Now that I’ve done this, everyone wants to know what’s next. It’s going to sound crazy, but I want- ed to do Snake River Canyon or the Grand Photos courtesy Doug Danger Canyon.” On Aug. 6, Doug Danger jumped over 22 cars at Buffalo Chip Campgrounds in South Dakota, breaking a world record. white and blue suit and reminded us that we are the greatest country in the BY OLIVIA RICHMAN able. I felt like a rock star. We had the you? NEWS STAFF WRITER world. That’s what I’m here to do. The announcer come out and talk about world could use a hero. I’m not saying WALES — “They were calling it the the dangerous jump and what the jump “I thought I’d be all done with the big I’m the hero. But you have to believe ‘suicide jump.’ When they first named means in terms of history. They ran a jumps. But there’s something about not in what you’re doing. You have to give it that I thought it was all promotion. video of my jumps. I said, ‘Take a ride having a goal, not having a challenge. your word. I always admired that about They said if I missed it, I’d be a dead with me into the history books.’ As …With me, I need something to live Evel. He stood for what a true American man. I realized they were right. If I soon as the video went down, ‘Hell’s for. I need to aim for something. Now should be — someone who gives their missed … I’d hit the ground at 80 miles Bells’ came on, like a death march. We that I’ve done this, everyone wants to word and you can believe in them.” per hour and have a 350-pound motor- pushed out Evel’s XR-750. I came riding know what’s next. It’s going to sound cycle land on me. … I’m 53 years old. I out in Evel’s leathers with the cape and crazy, but I wanted to do Snake River Evel sounds like he was an inspi- can’t handle the impact like I used to. everything. I came out and the people Canyon.” ration to many kids at the time. Needless to say, I was very concerned were jumping up and down, scream- about the jump.” ing — 35,000 people just going insane. I What’s Snake River Canyon? “Evel was in Toronto and made a On Aug. 6, at the legendary Buffalo couldn’t even put it into words.” speech. I was just a kid and watched it Chip Campgrounds in Sturgis, S.D., “Evel tried to jump it and he failed on TV. He said you can be anything you “Doug Danger” Senecal jumped over 22 That must have been surreal! back in the 1970’s. There’s a guy that’s want, you just [have to] try and give 110 cars on Evel Knievel’s Harley Davidson already in the process of doing it and percent, give everything you’ve got. He XR-750, breaking the world record and “I waved to the crowd, cape flapping. investing a lot of money in it. I think said there’s one thing that will stop you finishing the jump Evel Knievel tried I came back over to the landing ramp. I’m going to do Evel’s original goal, to from your goals – if you get involved in all those years ago. They handed me his gold-tipped cane. jump the Grand Canyon. We are going drugs. He said you’ll become a loser in “I was the number one monumen- I walked up the ramp with it and did out there in the beginning of February. life. I didn’t understand what he meant tal moment at the 75th anniversary of a small speech about surviving cancer We are going to find a spot and get per- at the time but it was Evel. He was the the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” recalled and talking about the other ‘daredevils’ mission to do it.” coolest guy in the world to me. I didn’t Doug Danger. “It was packed. Over out there who have also gone through need drugs to be cool. The year I gradu- 35,000 people watched. It made head- stage 4 cancer.” That’s crazy! ated from high school, I became focused lines.” on being a motorcycle jumper. My best Olivia Richman sat down with the I remember you speaking about “That will be probably as big as Evil’s friend died of a drug overdose. I used record-breaking motorcycle daredevil your fight with cancer in the past. Snake River Canyon. It will go down as to ride every day with him. He was my to discuss his hero, Evel Knievel, how Must have been a powerful moment. the one of the greatest jumps in history. best friend. I had to go to the wake – 18 it felt to be on Evel’s bike, being drug- The one I just did was rated in top two, years old in the casket. Evel’s words free and the importance of the Village “I took off and made the first speed three jumps ever.” echoed in my head. It all made sense. Toastmasters. run. I went as fast as I could go. I was My best friend had paid with his life.” only doing 74 miles per hour. I thought So, what made you look up to Evel Tell me about the record-breaking to myself, ‘I am going to die.’” Knievel? That must have been very hard. I jump. can’t imagine. Wow! So you felt that the jump “I lived in Las Vegas. Evel became “Evel Knievel made it to around the may not work, but you still went famous from his horrible crash at “Part of my life at this point is giving 21st car. He landed on top of the 22nd. for it? That must have been a scary Caesars Palace. It made headlines. I back. I’ve lived a life like you wouldn’t I wanted to finish the jump for him. feeling. was there, on my dad’s shoulders. I was even believe. I lived all over the world. He’s my hero. I set the Guinness Book 5 years old. He asked me if I was OK, Life is a high if you live it right. You of World Records but this wasn’t about “I couldn’t back out. Like Evel used to seeing Evel crash. I said, ‘I think I could have to be willing to go get it. People the record. It’s the Harley World Record say, ‘What do you want me to do? Give have made that.’” say there’s nothing to do here. Then for car jumping but this was about my them their money back?’ I went back go somewhere else. There’s stuff to do goal.” to beginning of runway. I told them to That’s great. everywhere. I’m from Wales but I was move the people back 500 feet. I made a just in the biggest motorcycle rally in What is your goal? second speed run. I got going. I brought “We moved back to Massachusetts a the world.” it up to 80 mph.” few years later. I got a bicycle. I start- “Evel had a lot of jumps that were ed putting ramps up, practicing small And now you’re back in the area unsuccessful and I want to finish those That must have been a relief. jumps. We were jumping over every- again. You are a member of the jumps for him. I am doing them on his thing we could. I ended up jumping over Village Toastmasters. actual motorcycle.” “I hammered it as hard as I could. people, bikes, four cars. I never thought I saw 79 mph about 15 feet before the I could make a living like Evel did.” “Toastmasters is the most unbeliev- Oh, wow. With no changes made takeoff ramp. I held it all the way up the able group I’ve ever been involved with. to the bike, right? ramp, wide open. Must have got that In the past, you’ve said that it The people in Sturbridge — there’s so other mile or two because we cleared it wasn’t Evel’s accomplishments that many nice people, they’re so positive. “The bike wasn’t fast enough. To pretty decently. The crowd, the people inspired you. If you have any requirements to ever jump over the 22 cars I needed 80 miles — you can’t even explain how crazy speak in front of people you should go per hour. I was only getting 70 out of they were.” “It wasn’t the jumping. It was his there.” the bike. The night before the jump courage. My son came up to me a while mechanics drove in and brought their How did it feel when you were ago and said he heard a quote about In your profession you do a lot of whole rig with them, a big garage. They soaring over those 22 cars? the definition of courage that reminded speeches. did all the fine tuning they could do on him of me: ‘Courage is not the ability it without changing the bike.” “The bike went pretty sideways in to eliminate fear. Courage is the ability “Toastmasters changed my life. I the air. All the way across I didn’t know to have that fear and be able to keep joined just before I had cancer, in 2010. Did it work? what was going to happen. I was in moving forward.’ I thought about it and Everybody is so kind. They help you so fairly decent shape. I wasn’t too far side- that’s what it is. I’m not going to say much. They’re so positive. When I did “I was hoping that they had done ways. I thought I could hang out. This ‘Fear doesn’t exist,’ like Evel did. I was my jump out in Sturgis I got an email something to make the bike faster. The was Evel’s Harley Davidson. I wasn’t scared.” from the Toastmasters wishing me well. only way to find out was a speed run, sure if I could hold on when I landed. I got that the night before I jumped. but I couldn’t do any until the day of But when I saw that safety ramp go by I can’t even imagine. It was so cool. They’re so upbeat and the show. There were 1.7 million people underneath, I knew I cleared it. I hit so uplifting. They give you very positive there at the rally. I couldn’t back out.” hard. The bike hit once, bounced and “When Evel came out, America was lessons in how to speak in public.” hit a second time and bounced again. in turmoil. At that time they had the How was it having that many peo- It wobbled, straightened out and there Vietnam War and kids protesting. For more information on Doug Danger ple watching you? was a huge impact from the ramp to the Right now a lot of people are saying we visit doug-danger.com. Olivia Richman ground. I bounced one more time.” are in wars for oil. There’s a lot going can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by “I went out and the crowd was on. People started to not be proud of e-mail at [email protected]. there. The introduction was unbeliev- That’s amazing. What’s next for being American. Evel came out in a red, Volunteer Openings: Spencer • Municipal Building & Property review proposals and make recommen- ible backgrounds who would like to Reuse Advisory Committee shall devel- dations to the Board of Selectmen based join the committee and assist with its op recommendations for the space on what would be in the best interest mission. optimization, reuse and renovations of the Town. 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BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — While the Senior Center is closed, due to Town Hall ren- ovations, seniors in town have found a new spot to socialize over lunch — Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School. Until the end of February, Bay Path will be serving $4 lunch for seniors. “Bay Path is a big part of the com- munities it serves and we are always looking for ways to be helpful,” said Superintendent John Lafleche. “At the same time, we want to get experience for the students in the work world. This project achieves both of those goals, plus we love senior citizens. They’re the backbone of the community and have supported Bay Path for our 42 years. They’ve always supported us.” When the Senior Center was closed the seniors began making meals and transporting them to the Grange. Town Manager Robin Craver approached Lafleche, saying she was concerned with the winter weather and felt this transportation could be dangerous. “This is excellent,” said Virginia Fowler. “The When she asked Bay Path what they vegetables were nice, not mushy. The pork was excellent. The presentation was perfect. Bay Path has been serving more than 40 seniors every day since the $4 meal program began could do, Lafleche brought the idea to on Jan. 4. The lunch service will continue through February. the Culinary Department, who were The service was great. I’ll definitely be back.” “very, very pleased to be able to help out.” When the program started at the the future.” beginning of January, Bay Path esti- The collaboration between the Senior mated that around 10 to 20 seniors Center and Bay Path has had benefits would be visiting each day. According for the Culinary Arts Department in to Bay Path chefs, they’ve been serving the form of real-world training. On top more than 40 seniors every day, which of the normal amount of restaurant Lafleche said is “a testament to good patrons, the culinary department now food and good service.” has to serve and cook for around 40 Senior Center Outreach Coordinator seniors. Debra Ciesluk said the collaboration “I love it because it keeps us busy — has been great for the seniors. Many busier than a regular day,” said Lead seniors have expressed how interesting Teacher Mark Sansoucy. “They get to its been to hang out and eat somewhere really bust it in the kitchen. You want new. to make sure that when they’re working “We also like that it’s intergenera- in the industry, they’re prepared for tional,” added Ciesluk. “We like that. stressful, busy days.” With the kids coming and cooperating According to Sansoucy, this is the with the seniors, it brings more connec- first time the culinary department has tion to older people. This has been good done something like this on a regular for seniors and for the kids.” basis. The $4 meals are simple and sim- According to Bay Path’s Assistant ilar to what the seniors are used to, but Vocational Director Jeremy Guay, seniors and Bay Path staff have noted many students have expressed joy in that the food is excellent quality, as well cooking for the large group of seniors, as the service. The $4 includes the meal, stating that their grandparents have coffee, drinks and dessert. always cooked for them and now it feels “The students do like it. They like to like they have the chance to cook for be busy,” said Sansoucy. “It makes the their grandparents. day go by quicker. They’re learning. “It feels good,” said junior Sydney I think learning to be busy at certain Goodrich. “I don’t get to do that much times is what they need to do, makes volunteering and this feels like vol- them more of an asset.” unteering. We are making the seniors happy and giving them good food. It Olivia Richman can be reached at 508- also helps me a lot with going out into While the Senior Center is closed, Bay Path is providing a place for seniors to socialize and 909-4132 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- eat lunch. the real world. There’s a lot of them so bridgepress.com. it makes us really busy and helps for

Next Deadline Publication CALLING ADULTS & Jan. 22 news briefs Jan 29 STUDENTS TO JOIN Noon bar and silent auction will be part of the Ted. to offer supporters their evening. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; they can be purchased just desserts through Ted.’s web site, www.tedfound. org or through Laurie Placella, placel- The STURBRIDGE — The Tantasqua Write Stuff [email protected]. for Season 14 in the Education Foundation (Ted.) will offer Tastefully Ted participants: its supporters their just desserts at the B.T.’s Smokehouse, Center of Hope Spencer New Leader! end of this month. Its annual event, Foundation, Culinary Kids (TRHS Essays and Poems written by local authors from Tastefully Ted, will be held 7-10 p.m. on Culinary Arts students), Publick House Friday, Jan. 29, at the Publick House, Historic Inn, Rovezzi’s Ristorante, T Spencer, Leicester, and The Brookfields Main Street, Sturbridge. Nine local 3 Chefs & Catering, Teddy G’s. Pub establishments will participate. & Grille, Tropical Treats, Vienna open to All Grades, home schooled students & ADULTS! The Tantasqua Education Foundation Restaurant and Historic Inn; and enter- (Ted.) awarded more than $27,000 in tainment provided by: Livestock. grant monies in 2015 to teachers in the Get your creative writing caps on and send us your poems, essays, and The Tantasqua Education Foundation Tantasqua/Union 61 District, which short stories...topics are suggested but feel free to write about anything. (Ted.) is a community-sponsored, inde- includes Tantasqua Junior, Senior and pendent non-profit 501c3 dedicated to Vocational schools, as well as elemen- providing financial resources to support tary schools in the five member towns, projects and programs that encourage Topic ideas for January: Brimfield, Brookfield, Sturbridge, students in the Union 61 school district 1. January is National Hobby Month. What is your favorite hobby? Holland and Wales. The grants help (comprised of the towns of Brimfield, teachers to develop their students’ tal- 2. January is National Soup Month. Write a poem about your Brookfield, Holland, Sturbridge and ents, become lifelong learners, and pur- Wales). Since its founding in 2007, Ted favorite soup. sue excellence, through projects that go has raised more than $250,000 in grants beyond the scope of those funded by the 3. January is National Mentoring Month. Who would like to be and has awarded nearly 60 grants to the operating budget of the school districts. schools it serves. your mentor? An example of a Ted. grant in 2015 was 4. Why do you love/hate winter? a $3,566.00 award to fourth-grade teach- er Marion Reilly of Wales Elementary 5. Topic of your choice. School. The grant funded an engineer- Campanale announces district Space may be limited and submissions will be placed on a first come/first serve basis. ing robotics project, allowing for the office hours purchase of VEX IQ Classroom Bundle- Compositions not run this month will be published in a future issue. reusable super kits, with which chil- State Rep. Kate Campanale dren can build robotic models at age-ap- (R-Leicester) will hold office hours at HOW TO SUBMIT? propriate skill levels. Reilly’s students the follow locations for January. • May be mailed or dropped off to: June Simakauskas, were charged with identifying a prob- • Jan. 25: Leicester Town Hall, 5 to 6 Spencer New Leader, 25 Elm Street, P. O. Box 90, lem, designing a prototype, building/ p.m., 3 Washburn Square, Leicester revising and retesting it again. Southbridge, MA 01550 • Feb. 1: South Worcester “Projects such as this are an essential Neighborhood Center, 11 a.m. to noon, • EMAILED TO [email protected] (preferred) element of STEM education, brought 47 Camp St., Worcester • FAXED TO: 508-765-0233 into grades in which children are Constituents and local officials are • Teachers, if this is a class project and the essays are collected by developing the learning and experien- invited to share concerns, issues, and Thursday prior to deadline, I may be able to pick them up… tial skills to last a lifetime,” said Ted. ideas. Walk-ins are welcome. To sched- President Laurie Placella. please contact me at 508-909-4062 or on my cell at 508-208-8644 ule an individual appointment, please Tastefully Ted guests will enjoy a contact Joe Szafarowicz, Chief of Staff casual evening in which to indulge in for Representative Campanale at decadent desserts, mingle with friends, [email protected] or and enjoy local entertainment. A cash (617) 722-2488, ext. 8158. We reserve the right to not publish essays for inappropriate content or to hold for a future publication. Early submisssions are greatly appreciated. “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” www.508Local.com Friday, January 22, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­7 CLASSROOM CORNER School Menus

SPENCER-EAST warm cinnamon apples, assort- Tuesday, Jan. 26: brown, or toasted cheese sand- sweet potato tots, mixed vege- BROOKFIELD SCHOOLS ed fruit choices. Professional Day Half Day wich or yogurt parfait. tables, fruit variety. of School – Breakfast will be Thursday, Jan. 28: Chicken Tuesday, Jan. 26: Grilled served. nuggets with dipping sauce, cheese, tomato soup, baked BREAKFAST LEICESTER MIDDLE Wednesday, Jan. 27: seasoned rice, sweet potato hash brown, roasted chick- Grades K-12 SCHOOL Breakfast for Lunch - French fries or sun butter and jelly peas, fruit variety. toast sticks, syrup and sausage sandwich or chef’s salad. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Loaded Monday, Jan. 25: Assorted Monday, Jan. 25: Chicken patty, warm apple slices, hash Friday, Jan. 29: French bread baked potato, baked potato salad or bagel with cream brown potato, fresh fruit, milk. cheese pizza, mixed green and topped with chili and cheese, cheese or benefit bar or muffin, tacos with whole grain soft tor- tilla shells, lettuce and tomato, Thursday, Jan. 28: Pasta bean salad, or roasted cheese corn bread, steamed broccoli, fruit and yogurt parfait, fruit/ with choice of sauce, served sandwich or yogurt parfait. fruit variety. juice/milk. sour cream and salsa, refried beans, corn, raisins. with garlic bread, steamed Thursday, Jan. 28: Chicken Tuesday, Jan. 26: Assorted broccoli, spinach garden salad, Alfredo, chicken in a creamy cereal or scrambled egg meal Tuesday, Jan. 26: Hot turkey BAY PATH and gravy, mashed potatoes, strawberry cup, milk. Alfredo sauce over a bed of or mini bagels or muffin, fruit/ Friday, Jan. 29: BBQ rib pasta, sweet peas, whole wheat juice/milk. oven-roasted carrots, whole grain roll with butter, cranber- sandwich, sweet potato fries, BREAKFAST dinner roll, fruit variety. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Assorted veggie sticks with dip, apple Friday, Jan. 29: Spicy chick- cereal or fruit smoothie (Knox) ry sauce, apple crisp. crisp, milk. Monday, Jan. 25: Pancakes en patty on a whole wheat bun, or French toast sticks, or muf- Wednesday, Jan. 27: Grilled with mixed berries, 4 oz. tossed salad, fruit variety. fin, fruit/juice/milk. ham and cheese sandwich on yogurt, 4 oz. fruit juice, fruit Thursday, Jan. 28: Assorted whole grain bread, tomato NORTH BROOKFIELD variety. cereal or bacon/egg/cheese soup, whole grain crackers, HIGH TRI-VALLEY, INC. Tuesday, Jan. 26: Bacon, egg wrap or mini pancakes or muf- oven French fries, baby car- and cheese in a wheat wrap, 4 fin, fruit/juice/milk. rots, mixed fruit cups. oz. yogurt, 4 oz. fruit juice, fruit Monday, Jan. 25: Roast tur- Friday, Jan. 29: Assorted Thursday, Jan. 28: Popcorn Monday, Jan. 25: Toasted variety. key, mashed sweet potatoes, cereal or bagel with cream chicken, brown rice pilaf, cheese sandwich or chicken Wednesday, Jan. 27: winter mix vegetables, peach- cheese or breakfast bar or egg steamed broccoli, buttered patty, pasta with herbs. Scrambled eggs, sausage, es. op or muffin, fruit/juice, milk. peas, pear cup. Tuesday, Jan. 26: Soft pretzel Friday, Jan. 29: Whole grain cheese sticks, or hot dog on a whole-wheat toast, 4 oz. fruit Tuesday, Jan. 26: Bratwurst, juice, fruit variety. mashed potatoes, country LUNCH Rotini with meat sauce, crisp roll, bag of Doritos, brownies. Thursday, Jan. 28: French blend vegetables, fresh fruit. Grades K-8 tossed salad, assorted dress- Wednesday, Jan. 27: Steak ings, whole grain roll with but- and cheese or cheeseburger, toast with syrup, 4 oz. yogurt, Wednesday, Jan. 27: 4 oz. fruit juice, fruit variety. American chop suey, broccoli Monday, Jan. 25: Italian ter, peach cup. cukes with ranch dressing, Friday, Jan. 29: Sausage, and red peppers, baked apples. meatball sandwich, French hash brown. egg and cheese on an English Thursday, Jan. 28: Beef fries, green beans. Thursday, Jan. 28: Turkey LEICESTER PRIMARY muffin, 4 oz. yogurt, 4 oz. fruit Burgundy, brown rice, Tuesday, Jan. 26: Trash can wrap or chicken nuggets, rolls, SCHOOL juice, fruit variety. Brussels sprouts, birthday tacos, sour cream and salsa, French fries. cake, Diet = plain cake. cheese, rice, refried beans, Friday, Jan. 29: Cheese que- LUNCH Friday, Jan. 29: Wild Salmon corn. Monday, Jan. 25: Hot dog on sadilla or school made pizza, with dill, vegetable couscous, Wednesday, Jan. 27: whole grain roll, condiments, rice pilaf. Monday, Jan. 25: Sloppy Joe California vegetables, yogurt, Pancakes or French toast oven French fries, baked on a whole wheat bun, baked soup of the day. sticks, sausage links, tots. beans, assorted fruit choices. NORTH BROOKFIELD Thursday, Jan. 28: Mashed Tuesday, Jan. 26: Chicken ELEMENTARY SCHOOL potato bowl, garlic breadstick, nuggets, dipping sauces, whole carrots. grain roll with butter, mashed Friday, Jan. 29: Pizza with or potatoes, green beans, manda- Monday, Jan. 25: Toasted without toppings or fish sand- rin oranges. cheese sandwich or chicken wich, broccoli, chips. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Tacos patty, pasta with herbs. with crunchy shells, lettuce Tuesday, Jan. 26: Teriyaki LUNCH and tomato, shredded cheese, dippers, rolls or hot dog on a Grades 9-12 steamed carrots, mixed fruit roll, chocolate chip cookie. cups. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Taco/ Monday, Jan. 25: BBQ rib Thursday, Jan. 28: American toppings or cheeseburger, hash sandwich, noodles with pesto, chop suey, Romaine salad, brown. French fries, corn. assorted dressings, corn, Thursday, Jan. 28: Corn dog Tuesday, Jan. 26: Chicken school-baked cookie, pear cup. or chicken nuggets, warm fajita, rice, sour cream and Friday, Jan. 29: Chicken rolls, mashed potatoes. salsa, green beans, brownie. and cheese quesadilla, potato Friday, Jan. 29: BBA Ribs or Wednesday, Jan. 27: Loaded smiles, carrot sticks and ranch pizza, pasta with herbs. potato flatbread sandwich, dressing, raisins. peas, Jell-O with cream. Thursday, Jan. 28: Chicken BROOKFIELD Alfredo, carrots, bean salad. LEICESTER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Friday, Jan. 29: Calzone or SCHOOL fish sandwich, spinach, cookie. BREAKFAST Monday, Jan. 25: Chicken LEICESTER HIGH nuggets, dipping sauces, oven Monday, Jan. 25: Cereal or French fries, peas, mandarin muffin, milk, fruit sunflower oranges. kernels, 100 percent juice Monday, Jan. 25: Chicken Tuesday, Jan. 26: Tacos Tuesday, Jan. 26: Cereal or tacos with whole grain soft tor- with crunchy shells, lettuce French toast sticks or milk- tilla shells, lettuce and tomato, and tomato, shredded cheese, fruit sunflower kernels, 100 sour cream and salsa, potato refried beans, steamed carrots percent juice. wedges, corn, refried beans, mixed fruit cups. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Cereal assorted fruit choices. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Oven or breakfast sandwich or milk- Tuesday, Jan. 26: Hot turkey roasted chicken, mashed pota- fruit, sunflower kernels, 100 and gravy, mashed potatoes, toes, whole grain roll with but- percent juice. oven roasted carrots, whole ter, steamed broccoli, peach Thursday, Jan. 28: Cereal or grain roll with butter, cran- cup. pancakes or fruit sunflower berry sauce, apple crisp, dried Thursday, Jan. 28: American kernels – 100 percent juice. fruit cup. chop suey, tossed salad, assort- Friday, Jan. 29: Cereal or Wednesday, Jan. 27: Grilled ed dressings, buttery corn, muffin or milk-fruit sunflower ham and cheese sandwich strawberry cup. darnels-100 percent juice. on whole grain bread, toma- Friday, Jan. 29: Northeast to soup, WG crackers, oven pizza, potato puffs, steamed LUNCH French fries, baby carrots, green beans, assorted fruit assorted fruit cups. cups. 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Cherry Valley: Alissa Albert, Brookfield: Quintin Aubin, Saint Anselm College Cornelius Matthews, Kelsey Adele Mayer McCue, Gloria Ntiamoah Cherry Valley: Shayna MANCHESTER, N.H — Mark East Brookfield: Seth MacDonald, Jessica Rivera W. Cronin, Dean of the College, Cournoyer East Brookfield: Nicole announced the following local Leicester: Cory Cronin, LaPorte, Mellisa Prefontaine students have been named Samuel Gregory, Aradia Maser, Leicester: Elizabeth to the Dean’s List for the Fall Michael Sielis Chiaradio, Chelsea Cove, Holly 2015 semester at Saint Anselm North Brookfield: Lauren Fevens, Hethaer Flynn, Carol College, Manchester, N.H. Bostock, Gabriella Cardinale, Forget, Mary Lambert, Ashley East Brookfield: Mikaela M. Samantha Farmer, Ashlyn Landgren, Jose Rivera, Samuel Lachapelle, Nursing, 2018 Perro, Courtney Ramsdell Smith, Heather Sneade Leicester: Daniel C. Peltier, Rochdale: Andrew Ferdinand, North Brookfield: Christopher Criminal Justice, 2016 Christopher Warren Caplette, Melissa Dailing, Lynn Rochdale: James T. Brennan, Spencer: Lisa Bousquet, Early, Dena Laudon, Anna History, 2016 Justin Clayfield, Alexandre Mason, Jillian Peterson Cournoyer, Meghan Crago, Rochdale: Elizabeth Prest, Julianna Croteau, Jasmine Da Shaunie Rookey, Amanda Quinsigamond Silva, Jessica DeLuna, Meagan Smith, James Thibeault, Mary- Jorritsma, Benjamin Locke, Ellen True Community College Maxine Melancon, Sarah Spencer: Jillian Allard, John Morris, Ross Osae, Tabbatha Arsenault, Shayne Barton, WORCESTER — Prescott, Michael Rivard, David Camille Beauzile-Abreu, Aleah Quinsigamond Community Robar, Olivia Rondeau, Anupa Bischoff, Erin Bonnevie, Eric College recently announced its Santram, Christopher St.Cyr Bryant, Wyatt Caron, Amanda Dean’s List and Merit List stu- Warren: Ellen Schlosstein Childs, Jack Coakley, David dents for Fall 2015. West Brookfield: John Creelman, Carrie Ferreira, DEAN’S LIST Fedirko, Kathleen Lafortune, Robert Fraser, Maria Hallihan, Brookfield: Zachary Faugno, Adam Rodeen Robert Hallihan, Jennifer Gillian Krans, Christopher MERIT LIST Turn To NOTEBOOK ­­­A14 Williams page 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 22, 2016

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Frank G. Chilinski President and Publisher Where are the men? Will the Adam Minor Have you noticed that are and ask, why? I dream Managing Editor most of the letters concern- things as they never were and ing the dismal situation in your ask, why not?” Maybe mira- presidential which our local schools find cles still occur. themselves are written by turn But … nah … forget it, guys, women? A situation, by the it’s not going to happen. The The Top way, for which there is no “Maid of Orleans” — who will election affect John legitimate excuse. be 19 forever — has too many It seems that mothers, McRae other demands on her time. grandmothers, and the lone East Over the ages, in the Celestial 10 List: brave female teacher who Brookfield Realm, she’s been interview- investment had the courage to publish ing new arrivals (those who her thoughts are the only made the cut) from Gaul and ones who either care enough asking the same question: outlook? Part 1 or are gutsy enough to pub- “What is wrong with you peo- licly declare that it’s time to ple? My soldiers and I gave We’re just As I look back on the last 10 years get things under control and to give you a country and a faith of your own, Financial a few weeks I’ve worked in journalism, a lot has to the young people an educational one of which you could be proud … away from experience that’s worth something. we gave you a place in the sun. And, changed, but many things have stayed Focus the first cau- the same. At this point, I would call Maybe my favorite political person- for what? For 600 years of one embar- ality — Gov. Sarah Palin — was right rassing failure after another! I mean, cuses and myself a veteran in the business, but JEFF primaries, so in championing conservative women look at that Corsican shrimp, invad- BURDICK I still have a lot to learn, especially in presidential this ever-changing business of news- in positions of authority when she ing Russia without winter clothing? observed that one does not want to get Idiot! And what about the Mexicans election sea- papers and media. son is in full So, in the spirit of the recently between a “momma grizzly and her humiliating us at Puebla in 1862? We babies.” I admire the courage of these have to watch the stupid Americans swing. As a voter, you may be keen- retired David Letterman, I thought women, and that they are trying to do celebrate that victory of one foreign ly interested in the election process. that in honor of my recent 10-year the best they can for the children of army over another with their Cinco But as an investor, should you be anniversary here at Stonebridge the school district. de Mayo nonsense even though there concerned? Press, I would reveal my Top 10 list of So, my question is … where are the wasn’t a gringo for a thousand miles. If you take a look back, you might things I’ve learned in my 10 years in men? The dads, the grandfathers, the Don’t even ask about the Germans. be somewhat encouraged over the journalism! Sounds fitting, doesn’t it? male teachers and coaches, the elect- And now, look at you, you pissants let prospects of the financial markets Whether it’s things about the job, ed officials? Have they given up? Or millions of people from a totally alien this year. In the last 12 presiden- about people in general, or even about do they just not care? In many cases, culture into our country who hate our tial election years, the Dow Jones myself, there is much I’ve learned it’s the flesh and blood of these men, guts and want nothing to do with our Industrial Average has been up nine about life as a journalist that holds the students, whose futures — not to history, language, or traditions, and times and down just three. So, elec- mention their current, daily existence who then go on to murder us in the true to tion years must be good for the finan- The any job. — is on the line here. streets? And you do nothing? Since The fathers will do all in their power that stupid bishop, that, corrupt, cial markets, right? Some Not necessarily. In every year, the Minor lessons I to see that their kid has every chance limey-loving traitor, Pierre Cauchon, to play a sport or pursue a hobby of had me burned at the stake at Rouen markets are influenced by a variety Details learned of factors: interest rates, inflation, from some kind; they’ll attend every game in 1631, it’s been nothing but downhill — even practices — no matter the cost corporate profits, geopolitical events, ADAM common for ‘l’hexagone’ ever since.” in time, distance, inconvenience, or And some dim bulb says, “But, economic growth, even the weather. sense. MINOR energy; no expense will be spared in Joan, this year our friends from And it’s safe to say that 2016 will be Some pursuit of the dream. Believe me, I’ve Morocco and Tunisia and Syria only no different. At this early stage of the of them been there, done that. But, when it burned a thousand Peugeots on the year, one could say that some of these (OK, fine, most of them) I learned comes to fighting for something of far streets to celebrate New Years Eve factors, such as continued low inter- the hard way! Either way, enjoy the more consequence than learning to hit instead of their usual two thousand or est rates and a reasonably strong behind-the-scenes peek! Hopefully, a curve ball or to sink a three-pointer so. Things are looking up. I mean, we economy, might bode well for inves- these lessons help some of you as — that would be learning how to func- all have our cultural idiosyncrasies, tors. But there’s a lot of 2016 ahead much as they’ve helped me. tion as a reasonably well-educated don’t we? So, it’s all good, Joan…” of us – and it’s notoriously difficult And since this column turned out boy or girl in the basics of getting And the Saint closes her eyes and for anybody, even so-called experts, to be so huge, I ran out of room so along in life — the men appear to have slowly shakes her head in Gaullic to accurately predict the market’s deserted the battlefield. They’ve left it resignation. I had to split it into two parts. So performance over a relatively short behold, the first five points of my Top up to the women. No, men, your situation — and that Sometimes, I suspect, especially in of your offspring — like la Republique time, such as a year. 10 list! Still, the market’s history of pretty 10. Always Show Respect, Even If this heavily Franco-American com- francaise, is hopeless, unless you munity, that the men are waiting for start getting involved and demanding good results in presidential election People Don’t Respect You — A lot years may not be entirely random. of times, at any job, especially in a a miracle. I don’t know, maybe they to know, like Joan, “What is going on here? What are you doing to my For one thing, the White House is public one such as this, when your see Joan of Arc thundering down the hill from the Abbey in North Spencer kid?” You give them your money, and never the only office being contested; work is on public display, you will resplendent in chain mail and bearing you entrust your children’s future to elections are also held for every con- have your critics. Always respect her lance on a white charger gath- them; don’t you want to have some gressional district and many seats their point of view, even if the last ering her troops along Route 31 as say in what happens to the most pre- in the Senate. Consequently, during thing you want to do is listen. Often she leads them into town to lay siege cious things in your life? Get off the these election years, campaigning times, people just want to vent. Let to the Blue House until the natural couch, gentlemen. Tom Brady, or the often takes precedence over legislat- them. It’s better to listen, explain and rights of the children and their tax Bosox, or the Bruins, or the Celtics ing. This legislative inactivity tends have a conversation than it is to lash paying parents are restored. Like will rise or fall without claiming all of to be welcomed by the financial mar- back in anger and make things worse. Robert Kennedy, I, too, am a dream- your undivided attention. See to your kets, which generally dislike surpris- At the end of the day, 99 times out of er. He — borrowing these lines from kids, sir! es, big changes and new directions. 100, a situation will be diffused if you George Bernard Shaw — famously And keep up the good, albeit lonely, However, you can’t really count said, “Some men see things as they work, ladies. respect the other person’s opinion on past trends to provide a certain and come to an understanding. roadmap for the year ahead, in terms 9. It’s OK to Make Mistakes … of the performance of the financial Learn From Them — There is a final- markets. As mentioned above, many ity to newspapers (and really, any factors influence this performance, print media) that is intimidating. Is Zillow’s ‘zestimate’ of and at this early stage in the year, Once your work is sent to the press we just can’t predict which of these and sent away, there is no changing factors will take precedence. it. If there are mistakes, it is there in my home accurate? So, instead of worrying about things print until the end of time. Mistakes you can’t control, focus on those that are a part of life (and yes, a part of Zillow’s zestimate, in want to check if an you can. For starters, review your journalism), so be prepared to take investment mix. Does it still proper- responsibility for them when they my experience, is rarely addition was put on accurate. realtor s the home at some ly reflect your goals, risk tolerance happen, and be humble enough to ’ The information point and if there and time horizon? Over time, even admit errors and fix them accord- they pull is from pub- report was permits pulled if you haven’t made many chang- ingly. lic records and there is for the work, which es to your portfolio, it can become 8. Triple Check Your Work — no person using logic would explain why “unbalanced.” For example, if you Speaking of mistakes, one thing I to make adjustments. JAMES the square footage own some stocks that have increased hate to see is a mistake in the paper It may pull homes from BLACK was off. greatly in value over the years, these that could have been prevented by the town or the same The other value stocks may now be taking up a larger another check. I admit, there have zip code but we all know that I would not use percentage of your holdings than you been times, even in this very column, that different towns and different zip in determining what to offer on a home had intended, bringing with them a where I’ve seen mistakes get through codes hold different values. The other is the assessed value. The assessor from higher degree of risk. Consequently, concern is how could Zillow know the the town will utilize this for tax pur- that baffle me. Always double- and you might want to consider selling condition of your home or the homes poses and usually in Massachusetts it triple-check your work. It’s worth off some of these stocks and using the the extra few minutes you spend if it they are comparing yours to. So if your represents 100 percent of the homes home is fully renovated and your neigh- values. The assessor is also not able to proceeds to fill in other gaps in your means no headaches later. portfolio. 7. Work Fast, But Work Clean — bors home needed a full renovation go out every year and check conditions done Zillow will consider them as the of homes and adjust value. This is also On the other hand, if you think And speaking of time, this job is your mix of investments is not pro- a constant race against the clock. same based on square footage. This will a lagging indicator so if the market is then result in your home showing a going up or down this value could be viding you with the returns you need Deadlines loom. One comes and the much lower value. off by quite a bit from the actual market to help make progress toward your clock is reset. Much work is to be I would say many of the buyers would value. long-term objectives, you may need done in a short amount of time. Over look at the Zestimate to see if they are All these valuations tools have a use, to add some vehicles that can pro- the years, I’ve learned ways to work paying the right price for the home but the best way to know the value vide you with more growth potential. faster and get more things done. We they are buying which is not the best of the home is through a comparative After all, it’s 2016 now, so whatever humans are pretty good at adapting, valuation tool. The best valuation tool market analysis from a licensed real- your age, you are another year closer and I’ve learned to work fast while is a licensed realtor you hire to give tor or an independent appraisal from a to retirement. also working cleaner with fewer you a comparative market analysis of licensed appraiser. Will this year look like past presi- mistakes. I’ve learned faster ways of what the home you are buying is worth. dential election years, as far as good doing things that save me time. Be Sometimes the public record informa- James Black is a licensed realtor for returns from the stock market? No tion is incorrect, say for example you A&M Real Estate Consultants at Keller careful not to work so fast that you one can say for sure. But if you “vote” lose track of the task at hand or do a look at a 2,000-square-foot home but the Williams Realty. He may be reached at public record only shows 1000 square (508) 365-3532 or by e-mail at jblack2@ for smart investment moves, you sloppy job. won’t be sorry. Tune in to next week’s column for feet then the Zestimate is going to be way kw.com. the epic conclusion to my Top 10 list off. This should also put up a red flag as to why the public record is off. You may This article was written by Edward of lessons I’ve learned in my first 10 Jones for use by your local Edward years in journalism! Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- tact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Adam Minor may be reached at Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508- (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@ 347-1420 or jeff.burdick@edwardjones. stonebridgepress.com. www.508Local.com com. Friday, January 22, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 VIEWPOINT

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Education. “Individuals who cess now,” said Kristi Pierce, SAFE Grant: $2,417) Moore highlights are seeking to enroll in a high- ASA’s Managing Director of • Palmer Fire Department Armed robbery er education institution should College Planning Services. (SAFE Grant: $2,347 and Senior programs available to take advantage of the services “Students should apply early – SAFE Grant: $1,745) reported at Traskas offered by ASA, and make an as soon after Jan. 1 as possible • Sturbridge Fire Department help students effort to understand all their — and investigate all possible (SAFE Grant: $4,237 and Senior Village Market options.” sources of aid.” SAFE Grant: $2,716) BOSTON — While paying for Federal and state govern- ASA College Planning • Three Rivers Fire WARREN — Police con- college can be a daunting task, ments, along with colleges and Centers provide one-on-one Department (SAFE Grant: tinue to investigate the Jan. Senator Michael O. Moore universities, are major sources information and advice on $1,822 and Senior SAFE Grant: 14 armed robbery at Traskas (D-Millbury) is encouraging of financial aid. Students begin applying for financial aid and $1,487) Village Market. students and their families to the process of applying for both other concerns related to col- • Ware Fire Department The incident occurred take advantage of free assis- federal and state aid by com- lege planning. All ASA College (SAFE Grant: $4,237 and Senior around 6:30 p.m., when a sus- tance from American Student pleting the Free Application Planning Center services are SAFE Grant: $2,716) pect wearing a mask and gray Assistance (ASA), a local non- for Federal Student Aid free. For guidance or for infor- • Warren Fire Department hoodie entered the building profit that empowers students (FAFSA). This document is mation on the Center closest to (SAFE Grant: $4,237) and showed a weapon, police and families to make better available online at www.fafsa. you, please call 1-877-ED-AID- “Our local fire depart- said. The suspect is described decisions about financing high- ed.gov. Many private colleges 4U (1-877-332-4348) or visit ments have always played a as a teenage male with a small er education and repaying stu- and universities also require www.asa.org/plan. critical role in educating res- build. Officials did not reveal dent loans. a second form known as the idents about fire safety,” said how much money was stolen. Last year, Massachusetts CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, Representative Smola. “The Police from multiple agen- students secured more than $1 which is available at www.col- Smola announces fire S.A.F.E programs provide cies responded to the scene, billion in grants and low-inter- legeboard.org. important resources for people and no injuries were report- est loans from federal and state To receive free guidance on education grants to learn about fire prevention ed. If you have any informa- governments, as well as mil- identifying sources of finan- and how to be better prepared tion, call the Warren Police lions of dollars in scholarships cial aid and completing appli- BOSTON — State Rep. in the event of a fire.” Department at 413-436-5281. from colleges and universities. cations, students and families Todd M. Smola (R-Warren) Since the creation of the Students and their families throughout Massachusetts is pleased to announce that SAFE program twenty-one need to know these resources may call ASA’s toll-free infor- seven fire departments in the years ago, average annual child Absentee ballots now exist and may need assistance mation hotline at 1-877-332-4348 1st Hampden District have fire deaths have been reduced navigating the complex pro- or visit one of ASA’s College been awarded funds through by 70%. The fiscal year 2016 available in Spencer cess. ASA can help applicants Planning Centers. 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Joint Committee on Higher financial aid application pro- (SAFE Grant: $3,337 and Senior Photo Reprints Available Call for details 508-764-4325 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 22, 2016 SPORTS Pick and roll helps Quaboag girls’ basketball beat Wolverines courtesy of the pick and roll. Quaboag’s defense also clearly came to play, as they held a 33-9 lead at the halftime break. “I think what’s happening is I’ve got young kids that are learning how to play defense bet- ter,” Lanier said of the efficient play on both ends of the court. Leicester, which dropped to 1-9, played a bet- ter second half and won the two stanzas by a cumulative score of 23-19, but it was too little, too late. The Wolverines — another young squad Nick Ethier photos with one senior, two juniors, four sophomores Abigail Meyers of Leicester holds the ball away from Quaboag’s Shaylah and four freshmen — were paced by freshman Dorman while surveying the court. Colleen Lamprey’s 14 points and 8 rebounds. Junior Abigail Meyers chipped in 6 points and 8 rebounds. For Quaboag, Paquette scored 14 points, Stanton added 11 points and eighth grad- er Kiarra Dorman poured in 8 points. Eighth grader Jillian Routhier and sophomore Evona Bolaske led the rebounding charge with 10 and 8 boards, respectively. The Cougars are now 5-4 and appear to be Quaboag’s Kiarra Dorman drives to the basket versus headed in the right direction. Leicester. “My goal is when the regular season ends that we’re where we need to be and we make a run in the playoffs,” Lanier said. BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER For now, a mini goal of the Cougars is to win two games in a row for the first time this season LEICESTER — The pick and roll, one of bas- after a win-loss stretch through the first nine ketball’s simplest and most effective plays, was games. on full display Monday night, Jan. 18, when “Our mini goal is this Thursday to try and the Quaboag Regional girls’ varsity basketball beat Oxford and then go from there,” Lanier team perfected it en route to a 52-32 victory over said. Leicester High. Although Leicester has just one win so far, “When you have kids that are new and the head coach Dave Stanick said he looks forward plays are new to them, we just run pick and to regular season rematches with David Prouty rolls,” explained Cougars’ head coach Cliff Regional, North Brookfield High, Bartlett High Lanier. and Southbridge High, which can all be compet- Quaboag’s roster employs two eighth grad- itive games for the Wolverines. ers, three freshmen, two sophomores and four Coaches vs. Cancer Night: Next Friday, Jan. 29, juniors — and no seniors — and early on they Quaboag Regional will host Tantasqua Regional attempted to feed the ball inside to junior Lexi in a boys’ and girls’ basketball doubleheader. It Paquette, but the Wolverines were double-team- will also serve as Coaches vs. Cancer Night. ing the talented forward. Instead, Paquette “We should have a big crowd, so let’s do it,” dished the ball out to an open Emma Stanton, a was Lanier’s original thought. junior, who buried a 3-pointer during a personal Lanier ordered pink T-shirts for the players to nine-point first quarter. wear as warm-ups, and a donation box will be on The Cougars opened the game on a 7-0 run and hand as the Cougars attempt to raise money for led, 15-2, after that quarter of play. Their second cancer research. The boys’ game is scheduled significant run was 10-0, which bridged the first for a 5:30 p.m. tip, with the girls’ game to follow Leicester’s Olivia Violette stops to take a jump shot near the foul line. and second quarters and built a 17-2 advantage around 7. — and most of the points in that frame were

Emily Fontaine of Leicester gets fouled during a fast Quaboag’s Emma Stanton elevates to lift a pass over Shaylah Dorman of Quaboag dishes a pass into the paint over Leicester break attempted layup. Leicester’s Colleen Lamprey. defender Abigail Meyers.

High School Notebook sports brief

Jan. 11 Lauren Butler won the 500 Free remained alive for the Warrior boys’ Tantasqua swim splits meets with and the girls’ 200 Free relay team indoor track team as they went 4-0 FLEXcon Senior Babe Leominster — For the Warriors, the of Dupre, Zofia Antczak, Mikayla during their meets at Northbridge boys had a win over Leominster and Hillard and Laflamme took first as High. Ruth team looking to the girls lost a close one, 80-69. The did the boys’ group of Tolson, Sutter, Tantasqua 87, Shrewsbury 78 — boys improved their record to 4-1 and Mazeika and Iller. Mazeika won the The Warrior boys’ swim team held on recruit new players the girls fell to 0-5. Sarah Laflamme 100 Breast and the girls’ 400 Free for a close victory over the Colonials. added the 50 Free to her qualifying relay team of Dupre, Antzcak, Butler Alex Watson won the 200 and 100 The FLEXcon Senior Babe events for Sectionals, while Alex and Laflamme finished off with a win Free, while Kaspar Mazeika took Ruth baseball team is looking to Watson qualified for the 500 Free. as did the boys’ squad of Brady, Chris first in the 200 IM. Tommy Brady was recruit some players. All eligible Lots of swimmers also qualified for Pano, Sutter and Watson. a double winner, taking firsts in the players must be between the ages the League Championships. Jan. 13 100 Butterfly and 100 Breaststroke. 16-19 to play competitive sum- The boys’ Medley Relay team Tantasqua 53, Northbridge 33; Brady, Mazeika and Watson, as well mer league baseball. All players of David Tolson, Kaspar Mazeika, Tantasqua 68, Leicester 18; Tantasqua as Bryce Iller, picked up the victory from neighboring towns are eli- Watson and Bryce Iller started the 80, Marianapolis 6; Tantasqua 85, in the 200 Free relay, while David gible, no restrictions. FLEXcon team off with a win. Ellie Dupre Hyde 1 — The Warrior girls’ indoor Tolson won the 100 Back. is looking to repeat as regular won the 200 and the 100 Free, while track team dominated the competi- Shrewsbury 123, Tantasqua 51 season champs as the number Tommy Brady won the 200 Free and tion at Northbridge High, winning al — The Colonials swam past the one seed. The squad has eight the 100 Back, Watson took first in the four meets to increase their record Warrior girls’ team. For Tantasqua, returning eligible players and 200 IM and the 500 Free, Laflamme to 10-3. Ellie Dupre won the 50 Free. The are looking to rebuild for anoth- was victorious in the 50 Free and Tantasqua 77, Northbridge 9; team has two more home meets er championship run. Players the 100 Back, while Tolson won the Tantasqua 86, Leicester 0; Tantasqua before championship season. can call Kregg Fritze at (508) 868- 50 Free. Chris Sutter won the 100 81, Marianapolis 5; Tantasqua 86, 4969 or Joel Hart at (508) 864-9709 Butterfly, Iller won the 100 Free, Hyde 0 — The undefeated season for any additional questions. Friday, January 22, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­11 SPORTS Tantasqua boys’ basketball downs Leicester, 68-54

to drive to the rim, going on a 9-4 run with six of their points from free throws. Brooks made two major blocks toward the end of the second quarter. First, at 1:07, he stuffed a Wolverine to help his team maintain their five-point lead before his team posted two more free throws. Next, with 14 seconds left before the half, he blocked another Leicester player and dribbled down the court, stopping at the arc and swishing a 3-point buzzer-beat- er to increase his team’s lead to 35-22. “We tried to slow the ball down and run our offensive,” said Brooks. “Our main goal is to get layups and work the inside because we have a cou- ple big guys who can draw Nick Ethier photos fouls and hit those shots.” Leicester struggled with Leicester’s Justin Connor dribbles the ball into Tantasqua’s defensive half Leicester’s Matthew Morrow turns toward the hoop as Tantasqua’s JJ fouls, as Tantasqua outscored of the court. Howland defends. the Wolverines 14-4 in the sec- ond quarter with eight of the Warriors’ points coming from BY GREG BARLOW fight all of us.” SPORTS CORRESPONDENT free throws. Both teams moved the ball Brooks kicked off the third LEICESTER — Leicester around sufficiently in the fast- quarter with another deep High junior forward Daniel paced first quarter. At 6:41, the 3-pointer. With the Warriors George posted a game-high 22 Warriors started to pull away starting off with a 5-0 run, points with four of his field on an 8-2 run after seniors JJ George answered with a score goals from behind the 3-point Howland and Griffin Brooks from downtown at 6:08. arc during the varsity boys’ each netted a 3-pointer. Both sides then battled back basketball team’s matchup In addition to shooting, and forth to answer one anoth- against Tantasqua Regional Tantasqua proved to be aggres- er’s baskets in the midst of the on Tuesday, Jan. 12. But the sive at the rim to increase its third quarter with Tantasqua Warriors weathered the storm lead. With the shot clock ticking leading the quarter in points, to claim a 68-54 victory as their down to three seconds at 5:06 in 12-7, with 2:22 to go. season record improved to 8-1 the first quarter, Brooks took Tantasqua ended the third after an opening night loss to a 3-pointer that hit off the rim. quarter on a 15-1 run as Bartlett High. Junior Adam Phillips grabbed Leicester started to press in the “We can fight back when we the rebound mid-air and post- final two minutes. Dominating play as a team,” said George of ed an alley-oop put-back layup. the flow of the game, the his squad’s effort. “We didn’t After Howland scored another Warriors were ahead 58-30 get down on each other and we basket, senior Nick Pechie fol- going into the final eight-min- came out in the fourth quarter lowed with another put-back ute session. and hit some shots. We didn’t alley-oop layup at 3:17 with Falling to a 28-point deficit, want to go down by 40 points, Tantasqua now ahead, 16-8. the Wolverines refused to give so we fought back as much The Wolverines worked in, as they clawed their way to as we could and worked as a hard in the final two minutes outscore Tantasqua 24-10 in the team.” of the first quarter to get within fourth quarter. Leicester con- Tantasqua scored the game’s three points. Junior Matthew tinued to work the press, notch- first basket and held the lead Morrow missed two attempts in ing a 15-1 run of their own with for the remainder of the contest the paint at 1:59, but snatched 4:02 to go. George then scored as they maintained the pace of his own rebounds. He finished three consecutive 3-pointers to the game. the third layup before senior shave the Warriors’ lead down Ryan Stanick of Leicester gets a pass over the reach of Tantasqua’s “We want to get to the rim guard Dylan Porcaro followed to 12 points. Connor McCaffrey. a lot,” said Tantasqua head with a 3-pointer. With 14 sec- Keeping their composure, coach Tom O’Neil. “For many onds left in the first quarter, Tantasqua drew more fouls, games, we have the biggest George drained another 3-point head coach Michael Lynch. “It to win.” made free throws and stayed guys on the court. We like to shot to make it a 21-18 game. was nice to see us bounce back. Brooks led in scoring for the focused to answerer with nine control the tempo of the game The Warriors started to We have to take it game by Warriors with 17 points. Right more points before the final and slow other teams down take over in the second quar- game now. We lost three games behind Brooks was Howland buzzer. while making our foul shots. ter, though. Playing man- by a combined seven points, with 16 points while for “We talk about adversity all We like to spread the scoring to-man defense, they forced so we have to figure out our Leicester (3-6), Morrow secured the time, and it was nice to around so you can’t just dou- three consecutive turnovers. weaknesses and work on them. a double-double with 11 points see us respond,” said Leicester ble-team one of us, you have to Additionally, they continued There are plenty of games left and 14 rebounds. Tantasqua girls’ basketball squeaks past Pirates, 56-54

explained head coach Joe points) and Kelsey Emrich (8 10 points. Pietrzak. “We’re trying to take points, 10 rebounds) all con- On the glass, the diminutive the next step with our pro- tributed when Roberts wasn’t duo of Nicole Grady and Jordan gram, and while this is really scoring. Tremblay each pulled down 12 hard tonight — I feel terrible Oxford never gave in, rebounds for the Pirates. about it, and I know the girls though. With 3:22 to play Kayla “They just have a lot of do — we’ll come back from it, I Soto earned a traditional three- heart,” Pietrzak said of his really believe that.” point play to bring her team to bunch. “There’s no greater When asked what the “next within two points, 51-49. Later group of kids for an old guy step” is, Pietrzak nearly gave on, with Tantasqua ahead, like me to be around.” the Bill Belichick-esque, “One 56-51, Parmenter buried a game at a time” mantra before 3-pointer to make it stating that a Central Mass. a two-point game yet Division 3 district tournament again. berth is desirable. The Warriors then “Certainly to get to 10 [wins] missed a few free is one of our goals this year for throws down the sure,” he said about the top stretch, allowing ATHLETE way to reach districts a season Oxford the chance to after falling two games short tie or win the game of at 8-12. on the final posses- the WEEK The first quarter was as sion. Parmenter got tightly contested as could be two looks at the bas- with four lead changes, eight ket — the final one at of 10 starters scoring a bucket the buzzer — but nei- Lexi Paquette and the Pirates clinging to a ther attempt dropped 17-15 lead. as Tantasqua held The Quaboag Regional junior Both teams then alternated on. the lead five more times in the “We wanted to scored a team-high 14 points second quarter before Roberts make sure that — most as the beneficiary of gave the Warriors the lead they were contest- Nick Ethier photos with a 3-pointer that made it ed shots,” Goyette well-executed pick and roll Tantasqua’s Liz Adams attempts to drive past Oxford defender Gina 27-24. Roberts added another said of his team’s plays — as the Cougars secured Parmenter. trey — her third of the frame — defensive play on a 52-32 victory over Leicester a bit later to up the advantage Parmenter. “We to 30-25. played her tough all High on Jan. 18. BY NICK ETHIER which is something we were SPORTS STAFF WRITER Tantasqua led at the break, night long…but what looking for — 32 minutes of 35-31. a great player she STURBRIDGE — Gabby playing hard with consisten- “We shot real well tonight,” is, and only a fresh- Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: Roberts (16 points, 8 rebounds) cy.” explained Goyette. “Up and man.” led a balanced scoring attack As a result, Tantasqua down game, and that’s the “For a freshman, for the Tantasqua Regional improved to 7-3 at the midpoint game we like to get into, run- when you think girls’ varsity basketball team, of their regular season sched- ning up and down the court.” about that for a sec- which saw four players net ule. Goyette noted, “We’re not ond, she’s got so at least eight points during “We’re playing our best bas- just a one-dimensional team, much athletic abili- an entertaining 56-54 victory ketball of the year the last cou- we have a lot of people on the ty,” added Pietrzak. over Oxford High on Jan. 14. ple games…and thing are start- court who are scoring threats “She was left at the On the other side, the Pirates’ ing to click,” Goyette noted. for sure,” and that proved to be end to try and get to AUTO • HOME Gina Parmenter nearly willed “Everything’s heading in the true as Roberts was held score- the basket, which her team to a come-from-be- right direction, but we’ve got less in third quarter action but she did a great job BUSINESS • LIFE hind win behind a game-high to get better every day because the Warriors won the period, doing.” 24-point performance. the league’s tough.” 14-11, to surge ahead, 49-42, Karlie Parmenter Tel: 508-885-6545 “We held on,” Warriors’ Oxford dropped to 7-4. heading into the final frame. added 11 points for head coach Tom Goyette said. “We knew it was going to Ali Beaudoin (13 points, Oxford, while Sarah “We played hard all night long, be a dogfight coming in,” 9 rebounds), Liz Adams (9 Keohane chipped in 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 22, 2016 SPORTS Auburn boys’ basketball comes out on top in nail-biter over Cougars we win or lose, we have applied the best Niedzwiecki knew he was going to be a of ourselves to the task at hand.” challenge coming into the matchup. Hard work and dedication to the “He’s tough. We struggled guarding job powered the Auburn High (3-8, 2-7 guys on the perimeter to begin with, so SWCL) boys’ varsity basketball team he’s a tough matchup for us,” he said. over Quaboag Regional (5-5, 5-4 SWCL) “He’s the toughest player, I think, in on Friday night, Jan. 15, by a 53-50 SWCL — tough kid and works hard.” final. Leading the way offensively for Quaboag began the second half at the the Rockets consisted of junior Luke foul line and banked two points to give Matthews (13 points), senior Nate Ramos them the go-ahead lead and then tied the (12) and junior Patrick Westerlind (10 game at 26-26 thanks to a 3-point buck- points). Senior Ben Wisniewski (18) and et from senior Dillon Antonopolous. junior Brady Antonopolous (12) led the However, Auburn broke the tie and way for the Cougars. went on to score 10 straight points to Friday’s win was nothing short of a wrap up the third with a 36-28 lead. complete team effort for Auburn, and In the fourth quarter, it seemed as head coach Andrew Niedzwiecki could though it was spent at the foul line and see the fight in his players’ eyes to the Auburn saw some of its key players final buzzer. leave the game one by one at the hand “They wanted to win so bad,” he said. of foul trouble. With key players now “Kudos to my guys for really working sitting on the bench, it only made the hard, staying with it and finishing it.” Rockets push each other in order to seal Auburn played with heart from the the victory. Auburn displayed great game’s beginning and found them- perseverance and vigor, putting pres- selves on top, 7-0, for a large majority sure on Quaboag in the paint, which of the first quarter. It was not until the made them work for every shot they two-minute mark that Quaboag finally attempted. got themselves on the board thanks to a As the clock began to rapidly wind layup from senior Dylan Perry, yet the down, the tension only grew more Rockets managed to hold onto an 11-8 intense. Each shot seemed to have more Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www. lead at quarter’s end. purpose behind it. Dante Ortiz of Quaboag secures a rebound SeligerPhotography.com While both the Rockets and Cougars The Cougars clawed their way back against Auburn’s Erik Kozlowski. Quaboag’s Ben Wisniewski keeps his eyes were playing aggressive basketball, and pulled within three of the Rockets on the hoop on a drive versus Auburn. Auburn’s aggressive nature sent with under 50 seconds remaining in the Quaboag to the foul line six times fourth, but Auburn sent five players to within a matter of three minutes. All the line to stretch their lead and seal the on Tuesday.” of Auburn’s foul trouble allowed the 53-50 triumph. For Auburn, this win was a confi- Cougars to keep the game neck-and- This matchup is one that Quaboag dence booster. BY OLIVIA J. CAPPOLI neck as they tacked on nine points to head coach Chris Reilly would like to SPORTS CORRESPONDENT “The guys are working hard, they’re cut the Rockets’ lead to one at 20-19 put in the past. trying to be aggressive and trying to AUBURN — The famed NFL coach entering halftime. “We just have to get it at this point,” do the right things,” said Niedzwiecki. Vince Lombardi once said, “The price of Wisniewski proved to be a nightmare he said. “Shake it off, get it out of our “Hopefully this win helps us boost some success is hard work, dedication to the for the Rockets, banking six points system and we’re going back to practice confidence for the next one.” job and the determination that whether in the first half off foul shots alone. on Sunday and get ready for Leicester Fourth quarter rally not enough as Minutemen drop decision to Assabet

BY GREG BARLOW and added another field came from free throws. Wong Kam earned a steal SPORTS CORRESPONDENT goal from the elbow with With back-and-forth and dribbled coast-to- CHARLTON — The the game at an 8-6 mark. scoring to start the coast to Assabet’s rim for Bay Path Regional girls’ With 38 seconds left third quarter, Kopytko the two-point field goal, varsity basketball team on the first quarter swished a 3 at 7:31 to once making the score 40-34. had a fourth quarter clock, the Aztecs led 10-6. again shave the deficit to Houghton netted anoth- surge on Wednesday, Jan. Waskiewicz had another one point with the score er layup from the post 13 in a matchup against steal at the center of the 20-19. followed by a pair of foul Colonial Athletic League arc. Dribbling toward the Assabet answered with shots. foe Assabet Valley, but rim, she dished the ball a layup on its next posses- With two minutes the Minutemen couldn’t to Houghton on the post sion followed by a pair of remaining, Bay Path had get the edge as the Aztecs for the fast break layup to foul shots to make it a five- outscored the Aztecs 10-6 held on for a 46-40 vic- cut Assabet’s lead down point game. The Aztecs in the fourth quarter. tory. to two before the second continued to increase The Minutemen trailed “We can step it up quarter. their lead to nine points by six points for the when we need to,” said The tempo picked up after notching another majority of the period but Bay Path forward Gina in the second quarter free throw and a 3-point- ran out of time as Assabet Houghton. “We need to with each team running er as they outscored the maintained its lead with work as a team to give it the floor. Bay Path strug- Minutemen, 11-6, at the the final score 46-40. all we got. We can play gled to break the press 4:12 mark. “We played one of the with any team as long as as Assabet capitalized With 2:30 left in the toughest teams in the we play our game.” on two of four consecu- third quarter, Assabet league right now,” said Both sides proved to tive steals off Minutemen posted another two unan- Bay Path head coach be well matched, play- inbounds passes. swered layups to make it John Selen. “Assabet is Nick Ethier photos ing tough man-to-man The Minutemen a 35-23 game. a great team, and they defense in the first quar- refused to give in and con- Bay Path’s Nekelle Waskiewicz moves on defense as an Before the end of bring it to us every time. ter. The contest remained tinued to battle through- Assabet player dribbles the ball. the third quarter, We brought it to them scoreless for the first two out the first half. On Waskiewicz cut the tonight, and I’m happy minutes. offense, Bay Path moved deficit to 10 (38-28) with with the girls’ perfor- Assabet then jumped the ball around the top 14-13 in Assabet’s favor. Waskiewicz scored a shot another 3-pointer and a mance.” to a 7-0 lead until of the arc to get a good Both sides continued to from downtown to make pair of free throws. Houghton earned a 4:29 remained when look for a 3-point shot. At be aggressive on defense, it a one-point game again Each team continued double-double with 13 Houghton hit the first 4:40, Bay Path fired three commonly swatting away with the score 17-16 with to press throughout the points and 10 rebounds, two-point field goal for missed shots during their passes heading to an open a minute to go before final frame as Bay Path while Waskiewicz led the Minutemen. Back-to- possession, grabbing the opposing player in the halftime. came out firing on all cyl- the Minutemen in points back layups then put Bay offensive rebound each paint to disallow the easy Assabet scored three inders. Sarah Wong Kam with 14. Bay Path now Path within two points time. Kayla Morrison points. At 3:33, Azalynn more points before the grabbed an offensive has a 4-4 record as they at the 3:51 mark. First, claimed the third board Kopytko made a big block buzzer, though, as they rebound in the paint at work toward securing Trisha Wilson drove and dribbled behind the to prevent Assabet from led, 20-16. Fouls were an 6:18 and banked a layup a spot in the postseason through traffic to earn arc, netting the trey to furthering their lead. obstacle for Bay Path in to put the Minutemen district tournament for a score before Nekelle put Bay Path within one Just as the Aztecs the first half as seven within single digits. the second straight sea- Waskiewicz made a steal point with the score now started to pull away, points for the Aztecs Then, with 4:52 to play, son.

Rockets blanked by Wachusett on the ice

AUBURN — The Auburn High boys’ varsity co-op ice hockey team — which also hosts players from Millbury High, Shepherd Hill Regional and Tantasqua Regional — took on Wachusett Regional at the Horgan Rink on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Unfortunately for the Rockets, the Mountaineers were able to skate past them to the tune of a 4-0 decision.

Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www.SeligerPhotography.com All five Auburn skaters, as well as goalie Cameron Carpenter, play in the defensive zone as An Auburn ice hockey player flips the puck Paul O’Leary of Auburn controls the puck they wait for a shot from Wachusett. out of the zone. along the half-wall. Friday, January 22, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­13 Carole’s Professional Dog Grooming & Boarding Kennel

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EAST BROOKFIELD — Shake off the try their hands at some fun challenges. Community room on Mondays from NOTEBOOK winter chill at East Brookfield Public New ideas to try each week. Come see 3:30-4:30 p.m. continued from page A7­­­ Library. See our list of January pro- what it’s all about! Teen Mania will take • Feb. 2: Come to toddler story hour at Jarmulowicz, Erica Kozlowski, Amanda grams: place in the Richard Sugden Library the Richard Sugden library and 10 a.m. LeBeau, Danielle LeBlanc, Scott Lineen, New: Coloring Club for Adults Come, Community room on Mondays from and meet other parents, enjoy songs, Trista Markley, Kayla McFee, Diandra relax, create, have fun. Colored pencils, 3:30-4:30 p.m. movements, stories, and a craft with Opacki, Cynthia Pierce, Scott Simons, coloring sheets provided by the library • Jan. 26: Come to toddler story hour your toddler! This group is for toddlers Rebecca Sweet or bring your own. We will meet on at the Richard Sugden library and 10:am and their caregivers aged 18 months-3 West Brookfield: Monica Frew, the second and fourth Monday of each and meet other parents, enjoy songs, years after Nov. 1. Caregivers must Britney Salmon, Grace Shumway month. movements, stories, and a craft with remain in the room with their toddler. New: Coloring Pages Club, Grades your toddler! This group is for toddlers Pre-K story hour for children aged 3 Haston Free Public Library 4-6, Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. to March 8. and their caregivers aged 18 months-3 years by Nov. 1 and older takes place There will be no program on half days years after Nov. 1. Caregivers must at 11 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, NORTH BROOKFIELD — The Haston or no school days. Students can take the remain in the room with their toddler. stories, and a craft! Caregivers must Free Public Library in North Brookfield EBES bus to the library. But, a parent Pre-K story hour for children aged 3 remain on the same floor as their child. is partnering with the Boston Bruins must sign a permission slip first. Pick years by Nov. 1 and older takes place Registration is free and can be done and Cradles to Crayons to provide up your permission slip at the library. at 11 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, when you come. This week’s theme is new pajamas for local children in need Lunch Bunch Book Discussion for stories, and a craft! Caregivers must snow! across the Commonwealth. Adults meets the last Tuesday of the remain on the same floor as their child. • Feb. 3: STEAM team is a hands-on The library will be collecting new month at noon. Bring a sandwich. Registration is free and can be done Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, pajamas from Feb. 1 through March We provide coffee, tea and dessert. when you come. This week’s theme is and Mathematics exploration! Geared 15. You can make a difference by bring- January’s book is “The Art of Arranging pirates! towards grades 5-7. Meets on the first ing in new pajama donations anytime Flowers” by Lynne Branard. Come to • Jan. 27: STEAM Team, a hands-on Wednesday of the month in the Richard during this period. the library to pick up your copy. program will explore electricity with Sugden Library Community Room In conjunction with this drive, the Join the “Good Yarns” Knitting Group several experiments! Geared towards from 4-5 p.m. Experiment today with library will be holding a PJ Story-Time for adults. We meet every Thursday grades K-4. Meets at the Richard Sugden electricity. for children on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at from 12:30-2 p.m. Learn how to knit or Library Community Room from 4-5 p.m. • Feb. 4: Tune in Together is a music 6 p.m. Call the library for details at 508- bring your projects to work on, share • Jan. 28: Read, Build, Play! is a story and movement program for toddlers 867-0208. your patterns, company and laughter. time that brings engineering to life! It’s and preschoolers and their caregivers, Rhythm & Rhyme Toddler Time is for toddlers and preschoolers and their sponsored and presented by CFCE. held every Thursday from 9:45-10:15 am. caregivers, sponsored and presented by Meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Merriam-Gilbert Public Music, movement, fun and a craft for CFCE. Meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Richard Sugden Library community ages 18 months to 3 years. Sign up is the Richard Sugden Library communi- room. Library required. ty room. Paws and Pages is today from 4-4:45 Story time for ages 3-5 years is held Paws and Pages is today from 4-4:45 p.m. encouraging children to become WEST BROOKFIELD — Thursday, every Thursday from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. p.m. encouraging children to become better readers by sharing a book with Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m., Gary Blanchard Music and movement, stories, craft. better readers by sharing a book with trained therapy dogs. This program is in Concert, featuring songs of hope, Sign up required. trained therapy dogs. This program is possible by the generosity of the volun- love, peace and nature. Please call the Call the library for more information possible by the generosity of the volun- teers and their canine helpers. Library to register at 508-867-1410. or to sign up: 508-867-7928. teers and their canine helpers. Lego Club: Drop on by to build fantas- Ongoing on Wednesday mornings at • Feb. 1: Teens are invited to try their tic creations out of Legos. We provide 10 a.m.: Knitting. their hands at some fun challenges. the legos, you provide the imagination. Richard Sugden Library New ideas to try each week. Come see Meets from 6-6:45 p.m. in the children’s what it’s all about! Teen Mania will take room for kids in Kindergarten through East Brookfield Public Library SPENCER — January 25 is Teen place in the Richard Sugden Library grade 6. Mania Teens (grades 6-10) are invited to NEWS BRIEFS

SAFE is an example of the many interested in providing these types be at the forefront of the Mass Solar Local communities awarded successful and valuable programs that of programs” said Sen. Moore, who Loan program, offering low-interest the Legislature and the Governor sup- also serves as a member of Treasurer Mass Solar Loans to Massachusetts res- fire education grants port on behalf of the citizens of the Deborah Goldberg’s Financial Literacy idents seeking to install solar panel sys- Commonwealth. According to the Task Force. “I hope area organizations tems for their homes and reduce their Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) is Massachusetts Department of Fire will take advantage of pursuing this energy costs. pleased to announce that the Executive Services, this program, combined with funding.” Developed by the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Security other fire education and prevention Interested nonprofit organizations Department of Energy Resources has awarded grants to fund the Student initiatives, has lead to a 70 percent are encouraged to submit an application (DOER) and the Massachusetts Clean Awareness Fire Education (SAFE) decrease in child fire deaths, from an for programs that would provide partic- Energy Center, the Mass Solar Loan Program for Massachusetts towns and average of 18 per year to 5 per year. ipants with an enhanced understanding program helps homeowners to go green cities for the fiscal year 2016. The follow- The senior SAFE grant program was of banking, asset building, budgeting, by making solar loans more easily ing local communities in Gobi’s district established after the success of the ini- homeownership, foreclosure preven- accessible. received awards. Note that the first tial SAFE program. It offers funds to tion, credit management or financial The solar industry has been on the number represents the SAFE Program, local communities in support of senior management for small businesses. rise in Massachusetts, and the DOER and the second number represents the fire prevention training. Seniors are In 2015, Citizens Bank awarded 72 predicts no shortage in the future, with Senior SAFE Program. the most vulnerable of populations at nonprofit organizations more than $1 the solar market continuing to grow • Brimfield Fire Department: $3,337, risk of fire related deaths. million in contributions through the with thousands of residential installa- Did Not Apply funding program. To be considered tions every year. • Brookfield Fire Department: $3,337, for funding, eligible nonprofits in the “We’re excited to have the opportuni- 2,417 Moore announces funding for communities served by Citizens Bank ty to participate in the Mass Solar Loan • Charlton Fire Department: $4,237, should submit an online application program,” said Senior Vice President, $2,716 financial literacy programs by January 29, 2016. Recipients will be Retail Lending Manager, Donna Tiso. • Holland Fire Department: $3,337, announced in March 2016. For more “The program is a great solution for $2,417 BOSTON — Sen. Michael O. Moore information, and to access an applica- Massachusetts homeowners looking for • Spencer Fire Department: $4,237, (D-Millbury) announced details of an tion, please visit https://www.citizens- a more affordable clean energy option, Did Not Apply initiative to assist nonprofit organiza- bank.com/community/financial-litera- and we’re pleased to be a part of that • Sturbridge Fire Department: $4,237, tions with offering financial literacy cy.aspx. movement.” $2,716 programs to area residents. Funding Those interested in obtaining a Mass • West Brookfield Fire Department: is available through Citizens Bank’s Solar Loan should contact the North $3,337, $2,417 Citizens Helping Citizens Manage NBSB to offer low-interest Brookfield Savings Bank Loan Center “Our firefighters provide so many Money financial literacy initiative. at 508-867-1302 or visit NBSB online at invaluable services and the SAFE “This is a great opportunity for mass solar loans NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com for grants enable them to educate children both residents who are interested in more information or to apply. and provide another layer of safety to strengthening their financial literacy NORTH BROOKFIELD — North them and their families,” said Gobi. skills and for nonprofit organizations Brookfield Savings Bank is pleased to

RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES FULLER

Elizabeth Fuller

WORCESTER — Reliant Medical Group, the local- ly based multi-specialty medical group, is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Fuller, MD has joined the orga- nization’s Department of Internal Medicine. She will see patients at Reliant’s Spencer site. GARDEN CLUB EARNS PEOPLE’S CHOICE Dr. Fuller received her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in AWARD Worcester. She then completed her residency at the University of Massachuetts Family Practice Residency Courtesy photo Program in Barre. LEICESTER — The Leicester Garden Club has won The People’s Choice Award at Tower Hill. Dr. Fuller is board certified in Family Medicine by the Tower Hill Botanical Garden in Boylston has a event called Winter Reimagined. Garden clubs American Board of Family Medicine. this year entered a decorated tree. People who came to the event, which is open to the public from Thanksgiving until Christmas, voted for the best tree. It needed to be decorated with recycled material and natural materials. The Leicester Garden Club tree was decorated with pinecones, grape vines, moss, pheasant feathers and recycled paper. It had birdhouses covered with moss and natural materials and birds made out of paper from old novels. It was called “Nature’s Winter.” It www.508Local.com was group effort. Friday, January 22, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 Blanchard to play free concert at West Brookfield library

In addition to the that first inspired me to few other CDs that are “I really enjoy doing “Generally, my live BLANCHARD songs from the new CD, be a musician and a song- out of print. In terms of local performances. I performances are vocals, continued from page 1 Blanchard will also per- writer. The Folk Revival songs, I have probably 50 have performed through- guitar, and harmonica. written this past year, as form some of his favor- made me see that music or so originals that I play out New England and the I also play five-string well as a song from the ite selections from ear- could do more than enter- on a regular basis. mid-Atlantic area, but banjo, ukulele, key- 1990’s and a reworking lier discs. Locally, he tain; it could educate and In the 1980’s, I released playing close to home for boards, autoharp, and of a song that Blanchard has been a strong advo- inspire folks as well. It a vinyl LP that com- my friends and neighbors have tinkered with man- first wrote in 1968. Copies cate for peace through could also be used to pro- bined music played on always has a special feel. dolin. I am completely of the CD will be on sale his music, especially at mote justice and social an electronic keyboard I chose to live here and self-taught; I started on at the show. the annual Peace Day issues.” with singing and spo- it is nice to feel accepted guitar by using a book “The CD is not a con- concerts at Brookfield ken word, titled Original by my adopted fellow cit- titled ‘Twelve Bob Dylan cept album, but there Unitarian Universalist How many songs and Soundtrack. There is a izens.” Songs Playable with is a consistent theme of Church. CDs have you record- record company in Spain Three Magic Chords.’” reflection, both on where For more information ed? that is talking about What are your short- I’ve been and where I am about the concert, con- re-releasing it on vinyl, term and long-term What hobbies do you going,” said Blanchard, tact Blanchard at iris- “I have six CDs avail- which would be interest- goals in music? enjoy outside of music? who performs through- [email protected]. able at this time. Ghosts ing.” out New England. “As Meanwhile, Blanchard of Forests Past combined “At this point, I think “I’d say music is my usual, the songs are took a few minutes to original songs with poet- Who were some of all my goals are short- primary hobby, though I uplifting and filled with provide the New Leader ry from my wife, Carol your musical inspira- term goals. My major do enjoy the process of hope. I am at a point in and its readers with a Mays, and our late friend, tions growing up? goal is to write and share designing the CD covers, my life that allows me to better understanding of Richard Bachtold. We music that is uplifting, flyers, and things along recognize the fullness of his musical career and later did another CD, “The Beatles’ impact that offers a sense of hope that line. In my work life I life, and to celebrate that inspirations. Earth Hymn, that also is unavoidable for some- and encourages people to am a licensed alcohol and life.” combined music and poet- one of my generation, but communicate and work drug counselor, adjunct Several of the songs on How long have you ry to explore aspects of my main inspirations together. I don’t see my professor, and author of the CD were inspired by been playing music, nature. My wife and I also are Bob Dylan, Donovan, music as a way to make books on addiction, so Blanchard’s wife, writer and what first inspired recorded a CD of songs Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, money at this point of my music is the only hobby I Carol Mays. “Still Alive,” you to get into it? from the International Jerry Garcia, John life, and fame isn’t that find time for.” for example, reflects on Workers of the World, a Sebastian, and Graham exciting. I just want to their 23 years together, “I got my first guitar radical labor union that Nash.” communicate and help Kevin Flanders can be while the songs, “To a for Christmas in 1966. I was very strong in the people find a better quali- reached at 508-909-4140, Dreamer” and “Enigma” was 15 years old. While early 1900’s. Other solo What does it mean to ty of life.” or by email at kflanders@ were both inspired by the Beatles were an influ- CDs are ‘Luna Dreams,’ you to be able to per- stonebridgepress.com. Mays’s latest writing ence on many in my gen- ‘Stardust and Shadows,’ form locally and share What instruments do project. eration, it was Donovan’s and the new CD, ‘To a your music? you play? song, ‘Catch the Wind,’ Dreamer.’ There are a ‘Ten years of planning and hard work is about to be realized’

ed as soon as possible,” said and crosswalks; streetscape mercial ventures.” each property where relatively ROUTE 9 Steven Tyler, the superinten- enhancements; and utility sys- Other recent projects revi- minor construction activities continued from page 1 dent of the town’s Department tems infrastructure (water and talizing the downtown dis- are occurring. MassDOT and other agencies, of Utilities and Facilities. “In sewer) upgrades. trict included infrastructure The right-of-way acquisition which allows Spencer to move most cases the town will mere- For town officials, it is excit- improvements on Maple Street process is further explained in forward in its design process ly be seeking right of entry ing to see this project join and Mechanic Street, a bridge the Federal Aid Acquisition and also obtain necessary agreements where relatively other recent efforts to better replacement on Elm Street, Guide for Property Owners, right-of-way acquisitions. The minor construction activities the town. Town Hall renovations, con- which will be provided to all town is responsible for funding and/or the reconstruction of “We have been fortunate that tinued housing rehabilitations, abutting property owners and administering the design existing sidewalks cross over our staff under the direction and downtown planning. when they are contacted by the of the project, as well as all adjoining property lines.” of Steven Tyler, along with The town must now get per- town. right-of-way acquisitions. The downtown revitaliza- the assistance of the Pioneer mission from all abutting prop- For further information Town officials are current- tion project will include road- Valley Planning Commission, erty owners to enter onto their about the project, please visit ly beginning the process of way resurfacing; traffic and have sought after and suc- respective properties to com- www.spencerma.gov. obtaining ROW acquisitions signal coordination enhance- ceeded in obtaining state and plete the necessary improve- and related construction ease- ments; improved geometry federal grant awards for some ments. Officials remind proper- Kevin Flanders can be ments, in addition to other doc- for truck turning; improved of these projects,” Gaudette ty owners that the right of entry reached at 508-909-4140, or by uments necessary to advertise traffic flow; bicycle accom- added. “We will continue to agreement does not involve the e-mail at kflanders@stone- the project for construction. modations; pedestrian side- work hard at downtown revi- acquisition of any property; it bridgepress.com. “It is critical that the acqui- walk reconstruction inclu- talization and hope that this simply gives contractors the sition of ROW be complet- sive of all necessary handicap public investment stimulates authorization to work on a accessibility upgrades; ramps the same through private com- small section of the frontage of

LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

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The North Brookfield Senior Center of the month from Quaboag on the LEICESTER SENIOR is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through SENIOR CENTER Common. Friday. Tri-Valley meals are served • Sweet Heart Dinner and Dance at CENTER Monday, Thursday, Friday and home The following is a schedule of events the Senior Center — Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. cooked meals from our Center Cafe on at the West Brookfield Senior Center: Snow Date: Feb. 13. Free. Please call The Leicester Senior Center, 40 Tuesdays and Wednesday (suggested • Mondays: 9 a.m., Walking Group; 508-885-7546 or 617-431-4937 for tickets Winslow Ave., Leicester, is open donation is $3). Reservations needed 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 1:30 p.m., Yoga (drop and reservation by Feb. 5. Sponsored by Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. at least a day in advance. Call (508) 867- in, $5). RSSI Home Care at MHPI. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served at noontime, 0220. • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Wii; 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday for a nominal The NB Senior Center also has a new Lunch; 12:30 p.m., Busy Bees knit and meal donation of $2.50. Reservations Facebook page! crochet. BROOKFIELD COUNCIL must be made 48 hours in advance by The North Brookfield Senior • Wednesday: 9 a.m., Walking calling Elder Services of Worcester Connection, our monthly news- Group; 10 a.m., Veteran Agent Office ON AGING Area at 508-852-3205. letter, is available free of charge at Hours; 10 a.m., Blood Pressure (sec- In addition to many “Special Events,” the North Brookfield Senior Centre, ond Wednesday of month); 11:30 a.m., • Tai Chi: Classes meet every Tuesday the senior center also offers many activ- the North Brookfield Savings Bank, Lunch; 12:30 p.m., Pitch. at 8:30 a.m. in the Brookfield Town Hall. ities that are repeated each week and Christ Memorial Church, First • Thursday: 8:30 a.m., Tai Chi; 11:30 • Medi Car: Call the West Brookfield are open to all. Congregational Church, St. Joseph’s a.m., Lunch; 1 p.m., Genealogy (2nd Senior Center at 508-867-1407 if you need • Mondays — 10 a.m., Zumba Gold; 11 Church, Hannaford’s Supermarket, Thursday). transportation to a doctor’s appoint- a.m., Yoga The Haston Free Public Library, the • Friday: 9 a.m., Walking Group; ment. The Medi Car will also bring you • Tuesdays — 11:30 a.m., Golden Town Offices at 215 Main St., Herard 10 a.m., Coffee Hour (third Friday of home. Needles; 1 p.m., Exercise Club; 6:30 p.m., Lanes Community Room, and Hillside month); 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 12:45 p.m., • Use of Laptop at Library: The COA Fiber Group Meadows Community Room and can Duplicate Bridge. has purchased a laptop that is available • Wednesdays — 1 p.m., Balance also be mailed free to your home by for use by Senior citizens at the Merrick • Thursdays — 10 a.m., Cribbage; 11 calling the Senior Centre. Public Library anytime during the a.m., Yoga; 12:45 p.m., Bingo SPENCER SENIOR library’s regular open hours. Tutoring • Fridays — 10:30 a.m., Tai Chi; 1 p.m., is available, too. Chair Yoga by Jessica ONGOING ACTIVITIES CENTER • Brookfield Food Pantry: Open • Saturdays — 7 p.m., Pitch Party Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 to The Spencer Council on Aging activ- Door open at 9 a.m. Coffee’s on. Pitch, 11 a.m. in the basement of St. Mary’s ities at the Spencer Senior Center. The Church located at the rear of the build- cribbage and chess available all day. senior center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. UPCOMING TRIPS 9-9:30 a.m. Coffee and conversation ing off Howard St. The library is also Monday through Thursday. Free Blood a drop off point for donations to the Call Joan Wall at 508-892-3967 for more with the director. Pool and puzzle table Pressure Clinic on the last Thursday of always open. We have a large selection Brookfield Food Pantry. information and reservation. the month at 11:30 a.m. • Library Delivery Services: available • Feb. 12, 2016: Foxwoods. Cost $24. of jigsaws for patrons to borrow for Free wellness clinic on the second home or center use. on Fridays (Friends of the Library). Call • March 11, 2016: Foxwoods. Cost $24. Thursday of the month for Spencer res- 508-867-6339. • Monday: Line Dancing with J.P., idents only. 9:30-10:30 a.m. First lesson free (six • Monday: 9:30 a.m., Cribbage, cost is weeks, $25). Bingo, 12:45-2:15 p.m. $1; 12:30 p.m., Pitch $3 EAST BROOKFIELD NORTH BROOKFIELD Refreshments follow last call. • Tuesday: 9:30 Yoga (Free); 10:30 a.m., • Tuesday: Hannaford’s Bread Exercise class (Free); 11:30 a.m., Lunch; SENIOR CENTER SENIOR CENTER Distribution, 9:10 a.m.; Memoir Writing, 1 p.m., Bingo 10-11:30 a.m. • Wednesday: 10 a.m., Computer The East Brookfield Senior Center is The North Brookfield Senior Center • Wednesday: Coffee Club, 9:15 a.m.; instruction by appointment; 11 a.m., Queen’s Knitting Club, 9:45 a.m. having a lunch and Bingo day on the starts the New Year with some great Tai Chi (Free); 12:30 p.m., Line Dancing fourth Thursday of each month. Lunch news. We are now open five days a • Thursday: Breakfast with Bill, 9 a.m., (Free); 1:30 p.m., Beginners Line registration required ($3); Community is a home cooked meal, dessert and week! With new programs and popular Dancing coffee. The cost is $4. Please call Judy events it’s going to be a great year! Yoga, 2:15 p.m. (non- seniors welcome), • Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Yoga (Free); six weeks $35, pro rata rates apply. Shute at 508-867-9224 at least two days 10:30 a.m., Exercise class (Free); 11:30 before to make your reservation. They a.m., Lunch; 1 p.m., Bingo also meet the first and third Thursday NEWS AND Wellness Clinic Second Tuesday of of each month with meal provided by the month at 11:30 a.m. Tri-Valley, cost of meal is $3. Raffle and INFORMATION WEST BROOKFIELD BP Clinic last Thursday of the month. bingo follow. Birthday cake the second Tuesday

Participation in programs up after senior center move

week – now it boasts 24 week- lar. The class takes place on who takes part in the yoga inclement weather, the dance SENIOR CENTER ly hours of programming. And Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m., with class. “The building is great – will be pushed back a day to continued from page 1 Woodbury and her Council on a beginners’ line dancing class so much more room for every- Feb. 13. The event is free but center feel, and many young- Aging staff are always looking to follow at 1:30 p.m. one.” space is limited, so you must er participants have already for new opportunities for vari- No matter what seniors’ Added Al Stearns, of Spencer, call ahead for tickets or stop by begun taking advantages of ous activities. interests are, there is some- who just started the yoga class the senior center. programs like the yoga class. “Seeing new people come in thing for everyone at the for- last week, “The programs here The senior center is open Last month, another major is a great sign. We are getting mer school. The seniors have are very good. It’s definitely a Monday-Thursday from 9:30 community event was held at new participants every single been thrilled with the support nice setup.” a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more the building – a dance program week, and this is what I have they’ve received over the years The senior center has a information about programs that drew over 200 guests. spent so many years working from Woodbury, who played an busy schedule of events com- and activities, call 508-885-7546. For Woodbury, who became for,” Woodbury said. “It’s so integral role in transitioning ing up. Don’t miss the MHPI director in 2003, it is reward- nice to have a place the seniors the center to its new home. Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance Kevin Flanders can be reached ing to reflect on how far the can call their own.” “Pam has put in a lot of time at the senior center (68 Maple at 508-909-4140, or by email at senior center has come. When A line dancing class that and work – it is amazing how Street). Set for Feb. 12 from 5-9 kflanders@stonebridgepress. she first started, the center was began in November has much this place has grown,” p.m., the event will feature din- com. open for just two hours per also been extremely popu- said Diane Ledoux, of Spencer, ner and dancing. In the event of

Henault Morgan Farm arson could be connected to others

night is asked to call,” said the barn is reconstructed. visit www.gofundme.com and especially since it’s happening ARSON Jennifer Mieth, a spokeswom- A GoFundMe online fund- search “Warren, MA fire.” when people are sleeping. But continued from page 1 an for the State Fire Marshal’s raising account has been set As of Jan. 17, a week after the whoever’s doing this – they’ll from Fire Marshal Stephen office. “Specially trained state up to assist the farm’s owner, arson, nearly 100 people had get caught. They always get Coan’s office, as well as state police officers assigned to the Elyse Henault, with extensive raised $4,490 for Henault. caught,” said one resident who and local police. Any residents fire marshal’s office will con- repairs as she begins the recov- Local residents, meanwhile, wished to remain anonymous. with information on the arson tinue to assist local depart- ery process. In addition to the remain uneasy about the pos- Henault could not be reached – or the other suspicious inci- ments in the investigation. destruction of the building, sibility of a serial arsonist in for comment by press time. dents in the area – is urged to The fire was set intentionally, Henault lost 700 bales of hay to the area. Though officials have call the state’s 24-hour arson but the manner remains under the fire. not confirmed that the fires are Kevin Flanders can be investigation hotline at 800-682- investigation.” The GoFundMe page, which all linked, residents said they reached at 508-909-4140, or by 9229. You can also visit www. Fire officials did not describe lists a $5,000 fundraising goal, will be more vigilant in what is e-mail at kflanders@stone- arsonwatchrewardprogram. the barn as a total loss, but described Henault’s insur- normally a quiet rural neigh- bridgepress.com. org for more information. it will need significant repair ance coverage as insufficient borhood. “Anyone who might have work. It remains unclear where to replace the barn. If you “It’s definitely a little scary seen or heard anything that the horses will be housed while would like to make a donation, for people living around here,

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NORTH BROOKFIELD — port North Brookfield Savings North Brookfield Savings Bank Bank has provided since open- is pleased to announce they ing the Southbridge campus,” have recently donated $2,500 said Dr. Gail E. Carberry, to Quinsigamond Community President of QCC.“ This con- College in support of the tribution makes life-chang- school’s Regional Investment ing educational opportuni- in Science and Education ties available to residents of (RISE) Program. The donation Central Massachusetts who will go towards the expansion look to QCC as the springboard of educational facilities at the to a higher quality of life for Southbridge site over the next both themselves and their fam- three years. ilies.” “We are proud to sup- port QCC’s RISE program Courtesy photo in its efforts to help Central Massachusetts through educa- tion, advanced training and ser- From left, Laurance S. Morrison, vice,” said Donna Boulanger, QCC Foundation President; Dr. Gail President and CEO of North E. Carberry, President of QCC; The Brookfield Savings Bank. Wyvern, QCC’s mascot; Donna L. “QCC is most grateful for the Boulanger, NBSB President & CEO; and Roland A. Gauthier, NBSB continued and generous sup- Chairman of the Board. Friday, January 22, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­17 Mom in Motion ‘Twas the night after New (and if you did, it wasn’t long from their living room. One was a preteen. of olive oil, and sometimes a Years and snug in their beds, before you beat that level of of the better weight loss tech- Although I was “fat” I was sprinkle of red pepper flakes all those New Year resolutions Zelda and got bored), the inter- niques was the food pyramid, always “healthy” growing up • Bake on 350* for about running through their heads. net was far from a common which in theory is great, it and into my 20’s and early 45 minutes (checking on it Bob will quit smoking, Sue thing, without call waiting has continually changed 30’s. I never developed diabe- occasionally since all ovens said she’d find love, the phone was on limited time over the years due to what is tes or high blood pressure. My vary) Tommy will try for all A’s in and even then if you called assumed is healthy and what cholesterol levels to this day • Once you can run school… well kind of. outside your area you were is not. In the 1990’s the pop- have been perfect. However, a fork through it easily it is Jen said she’d sleep more, yelled at by your parents for ular thing was liquid diets, as I get older I know this may done then remembered she’s a par- wracking up a long distance eating anything with a “low not always be the case. This is a great addition to ent, bill. So what did we do? We fat” label, and the beginning So I challenge you, our loyal any dish. You can serve it in But she did decide to be went outside. We went to the of the packaged foods for the readers, to join me on a jour- place of actual spaghetti with more patient and caring. community pool and swam purpose of losing weight. It ney to get healthier. Whether a sauce over it, or as a veggie The biggest of all is the vow until our skin was wrinkled. wasn’t until the late 1990’s you want to lose weight, gain side to a main dish. to get fit, We walked around town until and into the 2000’s that people muscle and strength, final- Everyone says so and wants we had no more friends to started moving away from the ly hike that trail you always THIS WEEKS TIP: to do it. drop in on. We went hiking fad diets and more into actual wanted to, run for charity in a Avoid the fake sugars. Many It never comes true, well through the dangerous parts healthy eating. Everywhere 5K… whatever your goals may of them are made up of chem- nary it does, of the woods because those are you look there is a new article be. This is the only body we icals. Which in turn is worse Then next year we’ll make the best places to explore. So, on weight loss, and getting fit, get, lets treat it right. for your body than the real the same one I suppose. being the kid who didn’t stop and even fat/skinny shaming. Although I can put a really thing. Although we should So this year I challenge going… why was I still fat? So, if all of these methods cool Star Wars or Cinderella watch our sugar intake, if myself and you all, Dieting isn’t a new fad, were the tried and true, why bandage on boo-boos, I am not we have a sweet tooth reach Lets get fit together! Once the need to be thin has been didn’t they work? Because get- a doctor. Just don’t tell my for something more natural. and for all. around for centuries. Even ting healthy has nothing to kids! However my research on Organic honey or agave, raw As far back as I remem- in the mid 1920’s people were do with weight loss. If weight this subject is based on infor- sugars, our new favorite is ber I was fat. I was the only so obsessed with weight that loss becomes a desired effect mation from actual doctors, coconut sugar, you use much 130lb 9 year old I knew. The advertisements urged peo- that’s wonderful, but it may nutritionists, fitness coaches, less and you get that sweet problem was, I wasn’t sitting ple to reach for a cigarette not always be the case for and my own and our read- earthy flavor instead of the on the couch eating twinkies instead of a sweet. In the many people. Perhaps I was ers experiences and input. settling crunchy white sugar and drinking soda. I wasn’t 1930’s the infamous grape- never meant to be skinny, per- Take what you want from flavor. stashing cookies or swallow- fruit diet started, the well haps one of my old high school what we discuss as advice or ing an entire large pizza. In known “Hollywood” diet. By friends was never meant to be information, share with me ADVICE FROM A PRO: fact, I was an active kid. I the 1950’s it was cabbage soup over 100lbs soaking wet. So your favorite tip or recipe and “As far as exercise goes, went to overnight camp for and even tapeworm pills! In why was it I was eating salads join me on our next edition of don’t over do it. Consistency two months every summer the 1960’s Weight Watchers and she was eating two fast “Mom in Motion”. and variety are the key to where at least one athletic became the go-to way to lose food burgers a meal and she keeping yourself healthy and sport was required every day. weight. The 1970’s was the was still skinny and I was still THIS WEEKS RECIPE: motivated.” It was usually softball or vol- beginning of weight loss food, heavy? Because “thin” does Spaghetti Squash -An anonymous leyball. 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The arrests and offenses below were 2:51 p.m.: 911 hang up, Gilbert St. 2:44 p.m.: Found Master card on side ty. listed in each town’s police department Spoken to. of road, West Main St. 7:03 p.m.: DPS call out, Ash St. Tree logs. People charged are innocent until 6:46 p.m.: Larceny/theft/shoplifting, 21:27 p.m.: Police, West Main St. in roadway. proven guilty in a court of law. This Gilbert St. Report taken. BOLO from Southbridge. Jan. 11 newspaper will publish dispensations of Jan. 8 Jan. 7 3:18 p.m.: Larceny, West Main St. cases at the request of the accused, with 10:38 a.m.: 911/ hang up call, Summer 11:03 a.m.: Disturbance, Smithville Wallet stolen - Party tried to cash check. proper documentation. St, spoken to. Rd. Male party won’t leave. 3:52 p.m.: DPW call out, Old East Jan. 9 4:22 p.m.: Gas odor, Main St. Strong Charlton Rd. Request sand for ice. 8:39 p.m.: Fire Alarm, Stoddard Rd. odor gas outside. 4:53 p.m.: Disturbance, neighbors, LEICESTER POLICE Investigated. 6:00 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit- Main St. 12 & 13 yelling, work subject run, property damage, West Main St. up. DEPARTMENT Vehicle hit in parking lot. 11:26 p.m.: Domestic - Crestview Dr. WEST BROOKFIELD 7:17 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Can hear a female screaming. Jan. 7 property damage, Chestnut and 11:46 a.m.: Larceny, Henshaw St. POLICE DEPARTMENT Mechanic St’s. No personal injury. Report taken. 7:55 p.m.: Harassing phone calls, LEICESTER POLICE Jan. 8 Jan. 3 Smithvbille Rd. Received text messages. 1:32 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no 7:32 a.m.: Fire alarm, Richardson Rd. Jan. 8 ARRESTS personal injury, Soojians Dr. Report Investigated. 5:52 a.m.: Disturbance, general, GH taken. 10:44 a.m.: Fire alarm, Richardson Rd. Wilson Rd. Intoxicated female in room. Jan. 8 Jan. 9 Investigated. 7:29 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Xavier A. Banyai, 20, 10 Watson St. 11:17 a.m.: Larceny, Mai St. Services Jan. 4 property damage, Main St. Motor vehi- Spencer. Operating motor vehicle with rendered. 5:09 p.m.: Medical emergency, E Main cle backed into another vehicle. suspended license. 5:55 p.m.: Abandoned 911, Mulberry St. Transported to Mary Lane. 5:41 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Samantha M. Olney, 23, 45 Orchard St. Spoken to. 8:04 p.m.: Alarm, Long Hill Rd. False deer. Greenville St. and Lillystrom Gr. Hill Drive, Oxford. Operating motor Jan. 11 alarm. Deer hit in Road, injured. vehicle with suspended license. 12:45 a.m.: Shoplifting, Soojians Dr. 8:29 p.m.: 911 Medical emergency E 6:44 p.m.: Disturbance-neighbors, Jan. 10 Spoken to. Main St. Transported to Mary Lane. Main St. Mediating dispute over cloth- James Thomas Schneider, 25, 202 2:28 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no Jan. 5 ing. Paxton Rd. Spencer. Operating motor personal injury, Main St. Services ren- 12:20 a.m.: Disturbance, E Main. 7:48 p.m.: Mutual Aid, West Mai St. vehicle with suspended license, OUI dered. Spoken to. BOLO Paxton PD. liquor, negligent operation of motor Jan. 12 8:04 a.m.: Disturbance, E Main St. 10:29 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident - vehicle, notify RMV of Name and 12:01 a.m.: Disturbance, Pleasant St. Services rendered. deer, Route 49 Rd. Party hit doe. address change. Transported to hospital. 11:50 p.m.: 911/hang-up call, W Main Jan. 9 Jan. 12 1:00 a.m.: Noise complaint, Stafford St. Services rendered. 7:52 a.m.: DPW Call out, West Mai St. James Clayton, 30, 12 Parson Hill Dr. St. Spoken to. Jan. 7 Sanders going out to treat roadways. Worcester. Default warrant, failure to 10:07 p.m.: Motor vehicle off road, 4:32 p.m.: Medical emergency, W 8:06 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, appear upon recognizance, Larceny Chapel and Mulberry St’s. Report taken. Main St. Transported to Mary Lane. Hit and run, property damage, South over $250, Warrant, Larceny Under 10:23 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, 11:36 p.m.: Medical emergency, E Spencer Rd. 2 vehicles accident, no per- $250. Shoplifting by asportation, 3rd Clark St. Report taken. Main St. Transported to Mary Lane. sonal injury., Offense. Jan. 13 Jan. 8 9:30 a.m.: Police, Ash St. Subject 7:31 a.m.: Accident, motor vehicle, 4:57 p.m.: Complaint, W Main St. advises mail was missing from box? no personal injury, Rawson St. Report Spoken to. 10:10 a.m.: Request for police, Adams NORTH BROOKFIELD taken. 7:35 p.m.: Complaint, Wigwam Rd. St. Party’s fishing on the pond. 11:12 a.m.: Larceny, Whittemore St. Spoken to. 10:54 a.m.: Request for police, Prospect POLICE ARRESTS Report taken. 9:06 p.m.: Complaint, Motor vehicle St. Landlord having problem with old 11:27 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no operations, Route 9 Hwy. Spoken to. tenants. Jan. 9 personal injury, Henshaw St. Services Jan. 9 11:42 a.m.: Request for police, Wilson Steven Ouellette, 28, 16 St. John St. rendered. 10:11 a.m.: Safety Hazard, Pierce Rd. St. Subject states someone is taking North Brookfield. Warrant. Spoken to. photos of her. Oscar Ayala, 33, 16 Winter St. North Jan. 10 3:00 p.m.: Request for police, Chestnut Brookfield. Warrant. NORTH BROOKFIELD 6:28 p.m.: Safety hazard, Pierce Rd. St. Assaulted by woman staying with Justin Gendron, 35, 33 Wood St. Removed Hazard. her. Providence, R.I. Operating motor vehi- POLICE DEPARTMENT 5:28 p.m.: General disabled, West cle with a suspended license, marked Main St Ran out of gas - doesn’t have lanes violation, Inspection sticker vio- Jan. 3 SPENCER POLICE wallet? lation. 10:20 p.m.: Medical Emergency, 9:16 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Winter St. Transported to St Vs. DEPARTMENT property damage, R Jones Rd. Pick up Jan. 4 truck on its side in road. SPENCER POLICE 4:00 p.m.: Complaint, Shore Rd. Jan. 6 Jan. 10 Spoken to. 7:08 a.m.: Motor vehicle, hit and run, 12:33 a.m.: Vandalism, destruc/dam- ARRESTS Jan. 5 property damage, Main and Ash St’s. age property, Valley St. Party Printing 11:33 a.m.: Fire alarm, Forest St. Unknown injury. vandalism at park. Jan 8 Services rendered. 9:52 a.m.: Larceny, West Main St. 4:47 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Roberta L. Gelb, 60, 126 Main St. Jan. 7 Took $300 from party. property damage, Woodside Rd. Van on Spencer. Disorderly person, disturbing 12:12 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, E 11:04 a.m.: Police, West Main St. its side. the peace. Brookfield Rd. Vehicle towed. Request assistance in obtaining video. 5:05 p.m.: Disturbance-Neighbors, Jan. 10 2:51 p.m.: 911 hang up, N Main St. 1:31 p.m. Found Bank Card, Meadow Clark Rd. Neighbor digging on proper- Chelsea Friel, 21, 9 Roberta Bay, Spoken to. Rd. Spencer. Spencer. Disorderly person. Hoyts donate $15K to Venture Community Services

STURBRIDGE — room was constructed What began as an orga- Venture Community from funds The Hoyt nization with two small Services recently Foundation donated the group homes has grown received a $15,000 dona- previous year. into one of the largest tion from the Hoyt The Hoyt Foundation, human service provid- Foundation. Hundreds founded by the Hoyts ers in Massachusetts, of people with develop- in 1989, helps build the and with almost 700 mental disabilities sup- individual character, employees, one off the ported by Venture will self-confidence and largest employers in now have greater access self-esteem of America’s the Sturbridge area. to the opportunities they disabled young people Venture encourages deserve thanks to this through inclusion in all independence through contribution. facets of daily life, includ- a continuum of support Dick and Rick Hoyt, ing in family and com- which includes commu- the famed father-son munity activities, espe- nity residential services, running team, made cially sports, at home, in day programs, supported the donation to Mike schools and in the work- employment, transpor- Hyland, Venture presi- place. Dick and Rick tation, adult foster care, dent & CEO. have run more than 1,000 and shared living. “We are thankful to road races together all have the support of The across the world, includ- Courtesy photo Hoyt Foundation,” said ing 30 Boston Marathons, Dick and Rick Hoyt pre- Hyland. “Their contin- inspiring countless peo- sented $15,000 to Venture ued partnership with our ple to achieve what they Community Services agency speaks to their previously believed was on behalf of The Hoyt generosity and their impossible. Foundation. The funds will commitment to people Venture Community support people with devel- living with disabilities. Services is committed opmental disabilities and Earlier this year, to providing compas- ensure they have access Venture named and sionate, person-centered to the opportunities they dedicated their new services that assist indi- deserve. Pictured with multi-sensory environ- viduals and families in the Hoyts is Mike Hyland, ment to Rick Hoyt. The reaching their goals. Venture president & CEO. NBSB donates $500 to Palmer High

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SPENCER — Helen Y for many years, retiring in 2010. SPENCER Berthiaume and Cameron Rusiecki all R. (Rutherford) Born in Spencer, she was the — Donald R. of Spencer, many nieces and nephews. Baribeault, 86, of daughter of Stewart and Alexa (Petty) Berthiaume, 76, of Don was an oil burner technician for Grant St., died Rutherford and later graduated from 140 Charlton Rd., died Bemis & Hobbs Oil Co. in Spencer for Thursday, Jan. 14, in David Prouty High School. She was Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 13 years, retiring in 1998. St. Vincent Hospital, a longtime member of the Gaudette- home. Born in Spencer, he was the son Worcester. Kirk Post 138 American Legion Ladies His wife of 49 years, of Leo P. and Margaret G. (Gariepy) She was the wife Auxiliary. Janice R. (Girard) Berthiaume and later served his coun- of Bernard E. “Putt” The family would like to thank Berthiaume died in try in the U.S. Navy. Baribeault who died Summit Eldercare in Charlton and 2014. He leaves his Funeral services for Don were held in 2002. especially her nurse Margo as well as son State Rep. Donald R. Berthiaume, on Friday, Jan. 15, in the J. Henri She leaves two sons Gary R. June Reidy for their compassionate Jr. and his wife Wendy and his daugh- Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Maple Baribeault of Spencer with whom care of Helen over the years. ter Karen L. Berthiaume all of Spencer, Terr., Spencer. Burial will follow in she lived and Robert P. Baribeault of At her request, no funeral services his brothers Robert Berthiaume and Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Miami, Fla., two sisters Hazel Gaucher are planned. Burial will be a later his wife Betty of Shrewsbury and Spencer. Calling hours were Thursday and Janet Evans both of Spencer, a date in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Paul Berthiaume and his wife Patti of in the funeral home. brother Stewart Rutherford of Paxton, Cemetery, Spencer. Saugus, his sister Pauline Gaudette In lieu of flowers, contributions may her grandson Keith Baribeault of J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, and her husband Richard of Worcester, be made to Spencer Toys for Kids, P.O. Auburn, nieces and nephews. 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is assisting the his grandchildren Brent Berthiaume Box 186, Spencer, MA 01562. She is predeceased by two of her chil- family with arrangements. and his wife Shannon, Nicholas Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. dren David and Darlene Baribeault. Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. Helen was a specialty clerk at the Big Lorraine M. Messier, 88

Eric Michael Hart, 35 SPENCER children, 18 great-grandchildren. — Lorraine M. She was pre-deceased by five broth- Messier, 88, of 20E ers; Edgar, Raymond, Arthur Armand NORTH BROOKFIELD — Eric cians and as a sound engineer for local Howe Village, died and Eldege Lapierre, five sisters; Michael Hart, 35, of Worcester former- music venues. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Claire Griswold, Rita Collette, Helen ly of North Brookfield died on Jan. 5. Funeral services will be private for her home. Sauvageau, Mary Rose Berthiaume He leaves his mother, Linda Marie the family. There are no calling hours. She was the wife of and Rhea Gagne. Hart of North Brookfield, his father Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert Roland A. Messier, Born in Spencer, she was the daugh- Frederick Lewis Hart of Holden and his St., North Brookfield, is assisting the Sr. who died in 1983. ter of Edgar & Lillian (Thibodeau) sister Carina Louise Hart of Vernon, family with arrangements. She leaves two sons, Lapierre. Conn. Donations may be made in his name Richard W. Messier and his wife Ruth A Memorial Service was held Eric graduated from Worcester to the second Chance Animal Shelter, of Spencer, Roland A. Messier Jr. and Thursday, Jan. 21, in the J. Henri Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. degree P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA his wife Donna of Ft. Myers, Fla., four Morin Funeral Home, 23 Maple in Civil Engineering. He was well 01515. daughters; Elaine J. Delvin of Webster, Terr., Spencer. Calling hours preced- known in the Worcester area for his Please visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome. Jeannine M. Clark of Brookfield, ed the service. Please omit flowers. audio and video work with local musi- com. Denise A. Messier of Spencer, Michelle Contributions may be made to the M. Iott of North Brookfield, a broth- Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. er, Paul R. Lapierre of Spencer, two Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515. Lynn M. Paulauskas, 41 sisters, Lorette Pechie of Spencer, Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. Jeannette Smith of Florida, 12 grand- SOUTHBRIDGE/SPENCER — Lynn the daughter of the late Pauline J. M. Paulauskas, 41, of Green Ave., died (Vaudreuil) Paulauskas and moved to Saturday, Jan. 16 in her home. Southbridge two years ago. Gwendolyn E. Sanford, 87 She leaves her daughters Kayla Y. Graveside services will be held on Paulauskas of Spencer, twin daughters Thursday, Jan. 21 at 12 p.m. in Mary, OAKHAM — School. She went on to become custodi- Paige C. and Crista N. Paulauskas of Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Rte. 9 Gwendolyn E an of the Oakham Elementary School Southbridge, her son Justin C. Fancy in Spencer. There are no calling hours. (Poirier) Sanford, for more than 25 years. Loving the chil- of Southbridge, her father Stanley C. Please omit flowers. 87, passed away on dren and teachers alike. Paulauskas of Spencer, two sisters, Jill J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, Sunday, Jan. 10. Gwen loved her home. Her home Y. Fancy and her husband Thomas and 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing She was born Oct. was her pride she filled it with family Melisa A. Carr and her husband David arrangements. 5, 1928, in Sutton, and warmth. There was always room all of Spencer. Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. Quebec. for one more at the dinner table. She She was born and raised in Spencer, Gwen was prede- cherished family and friends and she ceased by her hus- attended many celebrations through- band Oscar Sanford, her son Dale out the years touching so many with Ronald R. Secor Sr., 86 Sanford and a grandson. her thoughtfulness. She will be remem- She leaves her son Michael Sanford bered with love and the sparkle in her and his wife Mary Ellen of North eyes. SPENCER — years. Brookfield; a daughter Laurianne A memorial service was held Ronald R. Secor, Sr. 86 Born in Worcester, he was the son Bowman and husband Dana of Oakham; on Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Oakham of Mechanic St., died of Hormidas V. and Anita (Collette) seven grandchildren, six great grand- Congregational Church, Coldbrook Wednesday, Jan. 13, Secor. He was a member of Mary, children; sisters Beverly Patterson and Rd., Oakham, followed by a gathering at Overlook Masonic Queen of the Rosary Parish. Shirley Prouty of Ontario. in the church hall. Burial will be in the Home in Charlton. A Memorial Mass will be held on She was also predeceased by a sister spring in South Cemetery. He leaves his wife Saturday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. in Mary, Betty Speth of Ontario and brother Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert of 65 years, Pauline Queen of the Rosary Church, 7 Church Donald Poirier of Quebec. St., North Brookfield, is directing L. (Jette) Secor, his St., Spencer. Burial will follow in Gwen moved to the states becoming arrangements. sons Ronald R. Secor, Mary,Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, long term resident of Oakham. Serving Please visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome. Jr. and Daniel C. Secor and his wife Spencer. There are no calling hours. as tax collector and superintendent com. Laura, a granddaughter Rhea G. Secor In lieu of flowers, contributions may of Oakham Congregational Sunday all of Worcester, his brother Richard G. be made to the Spencer Rescue Squad, Secor and his wife Teruko of New York P.O. Box 147, Spencer, MA 01562. City,several nieces and nephews. J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, Ron worked in the shipping and 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing receiving dept. at Flexcon Co. in arrangements for the family. Spencer for 27 years, retiring in 1997. Visit www.morinfuneralhomes.com. He later was a driver for Fisher Auto Parts in Spencer for the past eight To place an In-Memoriam, Card of Thanks, Birthday or Anniversary Greeting, in the Spencer New Leader, the deadline is Friday noon for the following week.

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Please write “cal- a limit of $20 for a family of four or program runs on school calendar and Sugden Library Community Room endar” in the subject line. All calendar more. closes for vacation and inclement from 4-5 p.m. listings must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Raffle items have been donated by weather according to North Brookfield Monday to be published in the following Jim’s Pizza, Statz Sports Pub & Grill, School calendar. This free program is Friday’s edition. We will print such list- North Brookfield Pizza, and St. Jeans sponsored by the Spencer, Wachusett, ings as space allows. Thursday, Jan. 28 Package Store. Michele and Wally North and East Brookfield Coordinated Connor, founders of Socks for Siberia Family Grant in partnership with SPENCER in Brookfield have again offered a pair the North Brookfield Elementary of Red Sox tickets. Bose has also con- School. Funded by the Massachusetts Monday, Jan. 25 Jan. 28: Read, Build, Play! is a story tributed a SoundLink. Best of all, The Department of Early Education and time that brings engineering to life! SPENCER Otters will provide musical ambiance Care. For more information, please It’s for toddlers and preschoolers and all evening. Students from the NBHS call CFCE at 508-885-2934 or e-mail their caregivers, sponsored and pre- Jan. 25: Teen Mania — Teens national honor society and Valley [email protected]. sented by CFCE. Meets from 10:30-11:30 (grades 6-10) are invited to try their View School will assist. The dinner a.m. in the Richard Sugden Library hands at some fun challenges. New snow date is Saturday, Feb. 27. The North Brookfield Historical community room. Paws and Pages is ideas to try each week. Come see what Society Museum will be open from today from 4-4:45 p.m. encouraging it’s all about! Teen Mania will take 9 a.m. to noon on the first and third children to become better readers by place in the Richard Sugden Library Saturdays of the month through sharing a book with trained therapy Sunday, Feb. 7 Community room on Mondays from October. Special appointments will dogs. This program is possible by the 3:30-4:30 p.m. WEST BROOKFIELD be arranged whenever possible. For generosity of the volunteers and their details and updates, please visit http:// canine helpers. West Brookfield Troop 118 — 40th northbrookfieldhistoricalsociety. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Annual Ice Fishing Derby, Sunday, wordpress.com. Feb. 7, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake SPENCER Saturday, Jan. 30 Wickaboag, West Brookfield (no ice WARREN date – Sunday, Feb. 21). Door priz- NORTH BROOKFIELD Jan. 26: Come to toddler story hour at es. Trophies for largest pickerel, bass, A free, community meal is held the Richard Sugden library and 10 a.m. perch and pout for age 15 years and The Haston Public Library will on the first Tuesday of the month at and meet other parents, enjoy songs, under. Adults, four $50 prizes. In the host a babysitter’s course by the The Cross Roads Café Coffeehouse, movements, stories, and a craft with event of a tie – the first fish registered Worcester County Extension 4-H on from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Emmanuel your toddler! This group is for toddlers within each category wins. Tickets Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 Church, 25 Winthrop Terrace, Warren. and their caregivers aged 18 months-3 will be available for $1 each at the p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9:30 All ages are welcome. There is no years after Nov. 1. Caregivers must trailer day of derby by scouts, as well a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is cover charge; however, a love offering remain in the room with their toddler. as, prior to the day of the derby. In required, and all participants must is accepted as a gift to the Band or Pre-K story hour for children aged 3 remembrance of Mark Cook, J. Irving attend both sessions of this two-part Musician as thanks to God for their years by Nov. 1 and older takes place England, Michael Higgins, Peter program. Attendees must be at least sharing of their talent and gift for the at 11 a.m. Enjoy songs, movements, Coulthard, Dick Shepardson. 11 years old and seriously interest- glory of God (www.emmanuelortho- stories, and a craft! Caregivers must ed in learning to become a respon- dox.org). remain on the same floor as their sible babysitter. The course will child. Registration is free and can be instructed by a 4-H Educator. Friday, Feb. 12 RUTLAND be done when you come. This week’s Sessions include: Child Safety, First theme is pirates! SPENCER Aid, Emergency Response, Feeding, Senior Exercises Classes are held Discipline, Entertaining, States of every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. You are cordially invited to a Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance — Child Development and the Business at the Rutland Community Center, campaign reception and 50th birth- Friday, Feb. 12, 5-9 p.m., at Spencer of Babysitting. 4-H Participation Glenwood Road, Rutland. Enjoy an day celebration for Rep. Donnie Senior Center, 68 Maple St., Spencer. Certificates are issued upon successful hour of fun and exercise to music to Berthiaume with special guests Gov. The evening will include a delicious completion of the course. A $35 fee will help stay strong, fit, healthy and inde- Charles D. Baker and Sheriff Lewis pasta dinner starting at 5 p.m. A dance cover the course and 4-H Babysitter’s pendent. Classes are co-ed and all are G. Evangelidis, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6 to will follow at 6 p.m. with music by Manual. Please come into the Library welcome. The fee is $4 per class. For 8 p.m., Spencer Country Inn, 500 Main “Sounds by Rich.” This event is free to register for this course. Payment of more information, call Joyce Gamache St., Spencer. Cash bar, light appetizers. to attend, but seating is limited. Please the fee must be made at the time of reg- at (508) 754-2821. This is an open donation event. RSVP by Feb. 5. To reserve your istration. For more information call seat(s), call: Spencer Senior Center at the Library at 508-867-0208. SPENCER 508-885-7546; or Senior Living at Prouty at 617-431-4937. In case the event needs Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, to be postponed, it will be held the 10 Meadow Road, Spencer every following evening on Saturday, Feb. Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The 13. This announcement will be made first game starts at 6:30 p.m. Along Hold on to your on WSRS 96.1 FM radio. This event with our regular games we feature is proudly sponsored by RSSI Home two winner take all games, two 50/50 Care, (617) 431-4938. games and two progressive jackpot games with payout’s of $600 and $500 respectively. Good food and soft bev- moment in time... Thursday, Feb. 18 erages are available at Judy’s Kitchen. Come and enjoy some good food, good EAST BROOKFIELD people and hopefully win a little.

Photo Reprints Available, Community members who have The VNA Care Network and Hospice experienced the death of a loved one is holding a free Keep Well Clinic to From All Of Our Publications are invited to attend our GriefShare residents 60 and older from 11 a.m. to support group. This program fea- 1 p.m., at the Spencer Fish and Game tures Biblical teaching that focuses Club on Mechanic Street. Local resi- on encouragement, comfort and hope dents may have their blood pressure in grieving. GriefShare will be held checked and learn about health con- Options & Prices on Thursday evenings for 12 weeks cerns. Blood sugar, weight monitoring total, beginning Feb. 18, at the East and other health assessments may also Digital Copy (emailed) $5.00 Brookfield Baptist Church, 262 E. be available. VNA Care Network and Main Street, East Brookfield, from 6:30 Hospice clinics are funded in part by 4” x 6” Glossy Print $5.00 to 8 p.m. Registration fee of $15 will the United Way, local boards of health, cover the cost of a workbook. This private foundations. For up-to-date 8.5” x 11” Glossy Print $10.00 ministry is a collaboration of both clinic information please visit www. E. Brookfield Baptist Church and the vnacarenetwork.org or call 888-663- Brookfield Congregational Church. 3688, ext. 5603. For questions, please call 508-867-7725 or 508-867-6262. EAST BROOKFIELD

The East Brookfield Baptist Church ONGOING EVENTS invites all senior citizens (ladies and gentlemen) to a Community Lunch at SPENCER 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month in Fellowship Hall. Lunch First Congregational Church, will be soup, sandwich and a light 207 Main Street, Spencer. Economy dessert. This will be followed by a time Shop Hours for January. Open Every of fellowship and games concluding Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon. Thursday 8 with a devotional just before 2 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday 8 Reservations are encouraged. Call 508- a.m. to noon. 867-7725. IT’S GOING DOWN!

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ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT SORRY SOLD! PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ~ Open Floor Plan are Enhanced by the “Real” FIRST TIME OFFERED! CUSTOM CAPE on 3 ACRES! Superb Quality Con- Welcome to this wonderfully maintained, freshly painted 3 bedroom Hardwood Floors & Crown Molding! Main Living Area! Situated on Need an Office or Business in your Home? Approved Zoning ! Custom Split! Not struction, 2,389 SF Plus 500 SF+ Finished Walkout LL w/In-law Potential, raised Ranch nestled on a tree studded level lot in a great location of a Drive By - Large Addition off Back 14x20 Deck! Garage Located in Rear. Beau- 9 Spacious Rms, 3 Full Baths, Exceptional Open Concept Kitchen/Formal 3+ acres Commercially Zoned! 340 feet Street 1.2 Acres of Private, Flat Lawn! Finished LL is Great added Space town! Bright, spacoius living area with cathedral eiling and pellet stove frontage on Thompson Rd., 450 feet on Tower St., 339 for Extended Family! Roomy Bedroom/office Area ~ Kitchenette ~ tiful Hardwood Floors in Living Room & Mirrored Hallway! 15 x 20 Addition off Dining Rm offers an abundance of Cherry Cabinets, Grand Entry Foyer w/ Kitchen can be used as Dining Area or Entertainment Room ~ Cathedral Ceiling! Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood & Ceramic Tile Floors, Master BR has Separate making ti tso warm and inviting! Fully applianed kitchen! Basemetn has feet on Paper Rd - Summit St. Included is a 2 family, Full Bath & Separate Laundry Room! Location, Location, Location ~ separate zones, overside family room with a half bath! $194,900 Marble Kitchen Counters & Island ! Totally Finished Lower Level - Living Area Entrance to Elegant Upstairs Bathroom w/Whirlpool Tub & Separate Shower, Fieldstone constructed 2 car garage. B-4 Zoned. Minutes to “Nature” at Buffumville lake Only Minutes to Route 395! complete with Kitchen, Full Bath, Living Room w/Fireplace, Bedroom & Sepa- 2 Car Att’d Garage + 3rd Garage Under! Private, Tranquil Setting $339,900 New Price $599,000 NOW $257,000. rate Side $260,000.

WEBSTER LAKE - WELLS ISLAND WEBSTER LAKE - 11 BATES POINT RD WEBSTER LAKE - 32 JACKSON RD ON BATES POINT! Elegant Webster Lake Waterfront Home offers all the AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN amenities of a fine home Plus Direct Webster Lake Access! Located in a AN EXTREMELY UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE land on sheltered cove which provides boat access to full open water! Inground WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Town pool, a fully fenced lakeside yard. Fine features include: crown mold- Map# 40-D-14-0 showing Total Acreage of 11.28. ON DEPOSIT ings, 9’ ceilings, beautiful cherry kitchen w/ceramic tile floors, granite Located at the Southern most end of Webster Lake’s countertops, S/S appliances, center island, Slider to large lake facing South Pond. Extreme Privacy with Direct Lake OWN YOUR OWN ISLAND! Absolutely charming, large 5 bedroom, deck! Formal dining , formal living rooms w/gleaming hardwood floors! extraordinary Cape! Very tastefully decorated giving that warm feeling of Access along a Delightful Level Peninsula that juts out into Webster Lake. Simple yet very Charming Year- memorable summers on the lake! Formal dining room, fire-placed living Plus private 2nd floor 20x26 family room! Spacious master bedroom, round Ranch has a Full Finished Lower Level & walkout access to a screened-in patio, plus a detached room, huge open pavilion extended onto the water with a large screen TV whirlpool tub w/waterfall faucet & separate marble shower! Propane gas mounted in the gable end for entertaining during Patriot football games. garage & shed. ENJOY the PARK LIKE GROUNDS! Plenty of land & nice location to build a Dream Home Includes furniture, hot tub, pontoon boat, & jet ski. Just bring your bathing heat & central air!! NEW PRICE $509,000. suit and make lasting memories! $459,900 or possibly more! Developing possibilities? Call for details. NEW PRICE $369,000. 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 22, 2016

Staging makes your house look bigger, brighter, Southbridge: Great home situated in sought after executive neighborhood!! Spacious custom home with 9 rooms 4 bedrooms cleaner, warmer, more loving and, best of all, it HILLSIDE MEADOWS 2 baths! Custom maple cabinets in updated kitchen! Stove, refrigerator & dishwasher will stay! BIG Bright Living room. 2010 makes home buyers want to buy it. furnace. 2009 roof. Lower level family room with propane gas fireplace & walkout to patio. Level yard. Great walking neighborhood. Contrary to what you might think, NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA $234,800. Advantage 1 it’s about more than preparing the house for sale. Immediate Availability – 1 Bdrm Apts Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Robin Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Giguere Elderly Subsidized Housing “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” All Utilities Included/Non-Smoking Staging is what you do after you’ve cleaned, 201 SOUTH STREET, decluttered, painted, made minor repairs; Quiet and secure environment SOUTHBRIDGE, MA it’s all about dressing the house for sale. 508-765-9155 Call today for more information FAX: 508-765-2698 Maribeth Marzeotti Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek MaribethRealtor.com EastPoint Properties Rivera Now offering rental services Re/Max Advantage 1 w (603)262-3601 looking to sell. call us! 179 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604 • 508-864-8163 FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK! TDD Equipped SOUTHBRIDGE:One of a Kind Custom Built Home located in Country Club setting with 3.81 acres of privacy! Entertaining at it’s best! 11 rooms 4 bedrooms & 3 ½ baths. The 4th bedroom is a great au-pair or guest Re/Max Professional Associates suite with own private bath. Front to back livingroom with FP. 1st floor Realtor/MLS den with French doors to great outside living room! Bright updated kitchen Conrad M. Allen w/breakfast nook. Extra special master bedroom w/private FP & bath. LL finished w/wet bar & FP. 2 car attached garage. $385,000. Broker/Certified appraiser Serving Worcester County and NE CT. • SOUTHBRIDGE:BARGAIN SOUTHBRIDGE:Spacious 3 HUNTERS! Well maintained 508-400-0438 family with good tenants! 5 2 family with 5-3-1 unit and rooms 2-3 bedroom units. [email protected] • www.ConradAllen.com a 4-2-1 unit. Side by side. Separate utilities! Washer Fenced yard. Separate utilities! OXFORD - $149,900 Off street parking. Live on one & Dryer hook ups in each R side and use other rental unit unit. Interior porches. Owner to pay for mortgage! Desirable location! Owner looking for occupied for many years. 37 George Street offers! $119,900. $159,900. Remodeled 6 room 3 bedroom cape..New septic SOUTHBRIDGE:GREAT SOUTHBRIDGE: Lovely OPENSAT HOUSE 1-2 system, new roof, windows and more..Usda VISIBILITY for this Ranch at the end of a cul- E de-sac! Near the Westville qualified applicants can buy with no money Mixed Use building Recreational Park! 4 rooms 2 NEW PRICE down.. Pmiit only $1087.56... Less than rent!! right on Rt 169! Big bedrooms. Warm & Inviting 3200sf commercial with stone fireplace & bay building with tenant. window in Livingroom. Large DUDLEY - $219,000 Eat in kitchen with ceramic tile. Hardwoods. Full basement A Plus single family home with 7 rooms 4 bedrooms waiting to be finished into family room. Breezeway connects 14 Circle Drive being rented for $950 monthly. Off street parking. house to 1 car garage. Newer furnace & electrical. $149,900. Young contemporary on 1 acre. 6 Rms, MORTGAGE RATES ARE DOWN!! GREAT TIME TO BUY!! OPEN HOUSE SAT 2:30-3:30 3 bdrms, 2 baths, f/p fam rm and much L more..Immediate occupancy. EMERSON REALTORS THOMPSON 2 FAMILY $49,900 The Market Leader Five room, three bedroom town house style apart- ments on each side. As you can imagine from the MOTIVATED price it does need work.It would qualify for a 203K

ON DEPOSIT program loan. Earn instant equity with the 203K program. Great winter project for a contractor. E Live rent free. Call for a private appointment. CHARLTON - $314,400. AUBURN - $84,900 OWNERS RELOCATING! WEBSTER $74,900 159 Central Street, building lot in cen- Come view this lovely 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial on 2.58 S Private Acres at 116 N Sturbridge Road. - a quiet, tral Auburn! .82 Acres, Water, sewer 4 Room 2 bedroom condo centrally country road. Fireplaces in 1st floor Family Room and gas at the street! AND Master Bedroom. Updated kitchen, over 2600 located..Full basement plus a garage. sq ft, 2 car under garage. Bring offers or call Mary Ellen for showing! Why rent when you can own for less... Call Mary Ellen Cox Call for a private showing. T Laura Poulin-Harkins 508-735-7061 508-207-3802 [email protected] SOUTHBRIDGE - $139,900 A Large six room four bedroom 2 full bath colonial, garage and nice sized yard. It needs a little work but this jewel in the T rough in a great buy. OXFORD - $148,900 WORCESTER - $136,000 Title V in hand, 2 bedroom, full bsmt, GREAT PRICE POINT! 7 Inverness Ave,. Newer roof, heating and water tank. HW fenced yard, off street parking, ready SOUTHBRIDGE - $134,900 floors. 2 Beds, 1 BA, Garage, Deck, off street for you! Call for your showing! Remodeled 7 room 3 bedroom 2 full bath cape. New E parking. Call Beth Johnson for a showing! kitchen, new bathroom, new 30 year roof. Freshly Elizabeth Johnson painted outside and inside. You can own this home 774-289-6437 Donna Caissie ON DEPOSIT with no money down. It is cheaper to own this home [email protected] 774-641-3325

than it would be to rent it. WORCESTER - $149,900 Great alternative to renting or con- do. Single family attached with no condo fees located on the West Side. Open AUBURN- $389,900 floor plan with 2 Outstanding 4 Br Colonial, 2.5 baths & 1 bedroom and 1.5 baths. Great commuter car garage. Open floor with Kitchen-Family location and close to area amenities. Call to room combo, formal living room & dining schedule an appointment. room. Walk closet off master BR. Call Kevin Maher Kevin Maher Joanne St. Pierre 508-450-4219 508-864-8399 [email protected] [email protected]

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5-piece local classic rock’ Rotary Club of the Brookfields blues band is presenting a murder dinner 308 LAKESIDE and mystery at the 308 East Main Street Spencer East Brookfield, MA Country Inn at 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 774-449-8333 Registration opens at 5:30 a.m. Cost is $35.00 Prizes - Children & Adult BIG GUNZ 9:00 p.m. Proceeds go to benefit the 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA Local 3-piece scholarship and literacy fund 508-885-5925 for info classic rock band Reservations are encouraged 308 LAKESIDE SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Call Luanne at 413-436-8394 ONGOING 308 East Main St. or Chet at 508-867-3203 OPEN HOUSE ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM East Brookfield, MA for reservations ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. 774-449-8333 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CADY’S TAVERN THE PAISLEY’S SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Featuring Robotics Club 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 9:00 p.m. Tean Presentation 401-568-4102 ZAK TROJANO Amy Herrera & Reid Travaskis and spaghetti and meatballs dinner Performing as part of the Acoustic duo playing School is accredited TRIVIA NIGHT ongoing Sunday Sound Series folk, blues & classic hits by the NEASC Wednesdays 5:00 p.m., 308 LAKESIDE 47 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Zak writes beautiful melodies with 308 East Main St. 508-943-0378 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB engaging lyrics, and accompanies East Brookfield, MA [email protected] 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA them with a rolling, finger picking 774-449-8333 508-892-9822 style guitar. Learn more about Zak at WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 zaktrojano.com OPEN HOUSE WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA THE STOMPING GROUND ANGELS AND BACKPACKS ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. 132 Main St., Putnam, CT BENEFIT CONCERT 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CADY’S TAVERN An evening of music and FRIDAY, SATURDAY, Featuring Robotics Club 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) performance arts to support SUNDAY team presentation Chepachet, RI students and families of JANUARY 29, 30, 31 and spaghetti and meatballs dinner 401-568-41 02 Warren and West Brookfield School is accredited 2016 NEW ENGLAND FISHING 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. by the NEASC KARAOKE AND OUTDOOR EXPO Quaboag Regional Middle 47 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA Every Friday and Saturday Holiday Inn High School Auditorium 508-943-0378 8 p.m.-12 Boxborough, MA Students $5 [email protected] In the Veterans Lounge nefishingexpo.com Adults $7 Public invited THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AMERICAN LEGION OUR LADY OF THE TUTTLE POST #279 SPENCER FISH & GAME ANGELS SCHOOL 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 508-832-2701 Ice Fishing Derby 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Trout & Perch Preschool-Grade 8 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Publishers of Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, Webster Times, Winchendon Courier, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager, Woodstock Villager, Thompson Villager, Putnam Villager and Killingly Villager 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, January 22, 2016 LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE dated June 27, 2013 and recorded as 232, of which the Mortgage the under- maple trees (2 at 30”± each and 1 at OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE aforesaid in Book 51263, Page 352, signed is the present holder, for breach 40”±) due to significant canopy dieback By virtue and in execution of the Power of which mortgage the undersigned is of the conditions of said Mortgage and structural defects. To be deter- of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage the present holder, for breach of the and for the purpose of foreclosing the mined if locations will be replanted. given by Caroline J. Rellstab to Mortgage conditions of said mortgage and for the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2. 178 Rice Corner Road (Scenic Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., purpose of foreclosing, the same will 02:00 PM on February 16, 2016 at 95 Road) – Removal and stump grinding as nominee for Union Capital Mortgage be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. Chestnut Street, Spencer, MA, all and of three (3) sugar maple trees (38.5”, Business Trust, its successors and on the 2nd day of March, 2016, on the singular the premises described in said 30.8” and 26.8”) due to significant can- assigns, dated November 23, 2005 and mortgaged premises believed to be Mortgage, to wit: opy dieback and extensive structural recorded with the Worcester County known as 99 Charles Street, Leicester, The land in Spencer, Worcester defects. To be determined if locations (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Worcester County, Massachusetts, all County, Massachusetts, on the south- will be replanted. at Book 37871, Page 329 subsequent- and singular the premises described in erly side of Chestnut Street, as shown 3. 178 Rice Corner Road (Scenic ly assigned to U.S. Bank National said Mortgage, to wit: on a plan of Land entitled ‘Plan of Road) – Stump grinding of three (3) Association, as Trustee for Structured “The land in Leicester on Charles Property in Spencer, Massachusetts, sugar maple stumps (18”, 24” and 36” Asset Securities Corporation Trust Street, described as follows: owned by Elmira Jette,” August 26, diameter) from prior removals. To be 2006-WF3 by Mortgage Electronic BEGINNING at the Southwesterly cor- 1966, drawn by Theodore P. Drazek, determined if locations will be replant- Registration Systems, Inc. by assign- ner thereof, it being the Northwesterly R.L.S., bounded and described as fol- ed. ment recorded in said Registry of Deeds corner of land now or formerly of lows: Beginning at a point at an iron 4. 179 Rice Corner Road (Scenic at Book 43730, Page 37 and subse- Katherine C. Lasky, in the Easterly line pin in the southerly line of Chestnut Road) – Removal and stump grinding quently assigned to U.S. Bank National of Charles Street; Street, said point being the northwest of 30.0” sugar maple tree due to sig- Association, as Trustee for SASCO THENCE South 76° East One corner of the tract herein described at nificant canopy dieback and structural Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WF3 by Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight land now or formerly of John Johnson; defects. To be determined if location Mortgage Electronic Registration (1,588) feet by said Lesky land to land Thence S 17° 30’ W., One hundred will be replanted. Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union formerly of W.E. Sprague; and fifty and 25/100 (150.25) feet 5. 179 Rice Corner Road (Scenic Capital Mortgage Business Trust, its THENCE North 8-1/2” East One along land, now or formerly of John Road) – Stump grinding of 24” diam- successors and assigns by assignment Hundred Seventy-Two feet by said Johnson and Claude Dumas to an eter sugar maple stump from prior recorded in said Registry of Deeds Sprague land to land of Edward J. iron pin at land of Worcester County removal. To be determined if location at Book 53317, Page 148; of which Lamoureaux now or formerly; Electric Co.; Thence S 89° 13’ E., One will be replanted. Mortgage the undersigned is the pres- THENCE North 76° West One Hundred and Fifty-nine and 09/100 6. 203 Rice Corner Road (Scenic ent holder for breach of the conditions Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Seven (159.09) feet along said Worcester Road) – Removal of 24”± sugar maple of said Mortgage and for the purpose of (1,447) feet more or less, by said County Electric Co., land to an iron tree due to significant canopy dieback foreclosing same will be sold at Public Edward J. Lamoreaux land to the pin at land of B&A Railroad, Spencer and structural defects. To be deter- Auction at 3:00 PM on February 5, Easterly side of Charles Street; Branch; Thence N 9° 49’ W., One mined if location will be replanted. 2016 at 27 Maple Street, Spencer, MA, THENCE Southwesterly by said hundred Eighteen and 42/100 (118.42) 7. 18 Long Hill Road (Scenic all and singular the premises described Charles Street, Two Hundred Twenty- feet along said B&A Railroad land to Road) – Removal of two (2) Norway in said Mortgage, to wit: Five (225) feet to the place of begin- a point; Thence N 16° 37’ W., Fifty maple trees (21.0” and 26.0”) due to A certain parcel of land with the build- ning. Four and 52/100 (54.52) feet still along significant canopy dieback and struc- ings thereon and all the privileges CONTAINING 5.9 acres. said B&A Railroad land to an iron pin tural defects. To be determined if loca- and appurtenances thereto belonging BEING the same premises conveyed to in the southerly line of said Chestnut tions will be replanted. situated in Spencer on the east side the mortgagors by deed dated April 28, Street; Thence S. 72° 52’ W., Eighty- 8. 23 Long Hill Road (Scenic of Maple Street and being shown on 2003 and recorded in the Worcester One and 50/100 (81.50) feet along the Road) – Removal of six (6) trees (four Plan of House Lot in Spencer dated District Registry of Deeds in Book southerly line of Chestnut Street to the [4] ash trees at 12.0”, 13.5”, 16.0”, and April 23, 1946 by E.A. Chamberlin, 29863 Page 22.” point of beginning. Containing 19,100 23.5”; one [1] red maple at 27.0”; one said plan to be recorded herewith and The premises will be sold subject to square feet of land, more or less. [1] sugar maple at 9.0”) due to signif- being more particularly bounded and any and all restrictions, easements, Being the same premises conveyed to icant canopy dieback and structural described as follows: Beginning at the improvements, covenants, outstand- Richard B. Shorten by deed of William defects. To be determined if locations most westerly corner of the parcel ing tax titles, municipal or other public J. Wall, Jr. and Deborah A. Wall dated will be replanted. herein described on the easterly line taxes, assessments, liens or claims August 23, 2006 and recorded with the 9. 18 Molasses Hill Road (Scenic of said Maple Street: Thence N. 40 in the nature of liens, and existing Worcester District Registry of Deeds Road) – Removal and stump grinding degrees East by said easterly line of encumbrances of record superior to in Book 39646, Page 116. Being the of 14.0” sugar maple tree due to sig- Maple Street eighty-one (81) feet to the Mortgage, if any. Said premises same premises conveyed to Michael nificant canopy dieback and structural the point at a stone wall; Thence S. will also be sold subject to all leases E. Rockwood by deed of Richard B. defects. To be determined if location 82 degrees East by a stone wall and and tenancies having priority over said Shorten dated August 27, 2010 and will be replanted. land of William Forest one hundred five Mortgage, to tenancies or occupation recorded with the Worcester District 10. 44 Molasses Hill Road (Scenic (105) feet to a point at another stone by persons on the premises now and Registry of Deeds in Book 46423, Page Road) – Removal of 16”± red oak due wall; Thence Southwesterly by said at the time of said auction which ten- 208. to significant structural defects. To be wall one hundred (100) feet to a point; ancies or occupation are subject to The premises are to be sold subject determined if location will be replanted. Thence N. 83 degress West continuing said Mortgage, to rights or claims in to and with the benefit of all ease- 11. 89 Molasses Hill Road (Scenic by said wall and part of the way eighty personal property installed by tenants ments, restrictions, building and zoning Road) – Removal and stump grinding (80) feet to the place of beginning. or former tenants now located on the laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water of three (3) 14.0” sugar maple trees Being the same premises conveyed to premises, also to all laws and ordinanc- bills, municipal liens and assessments, (22.0”, 24.2”, and 27.5”) due to signif- the Mortgagor by Deed dated May 19, es including, but not limited to, all build- rights of tenants and parties in posses- icant canopy dieback and structural 2004 and recorded with the Worcester ing and zoning laws and ordinances. It sion. defects. To be determined if location District Registry of Deeds in Book shall be the bidder’s sole responsibil- TERMS OF SALE: will be replanted. 33657, Page 253. ity to ascertain all items described in A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND Unless otherwise indicated, all mea- The premises are to be sold subject to this paragraph and no representations DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) surements are considered to be diam- and with the benefit of all easements, are made concerning compliance with in the form of a certified check, bank eter at breast height (DBH) or 4.5’ from restrictions, building and zoning laws, applicable zoning, building, sanitary treasurer’s check, or money order will the ground. The trees identified above liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursu- or other state and/or municipal regu- be required to be delivered at or before have been posted for public inspec- ant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, lations. the time the bid is offered. The suc- tion. Any objections to their removal tax titles, water bills, municipal liens TERMS OF SALE: FIVE THOUSAND cessful bidder will be required to exe- must be submitted in writing to the and assessments, rights of tenants and AND 00/100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement Tree Warden prior to the hearing. The parties in possession. will be required to be paid in cash, or immediately after the close of the bid- mailing address for the Tree Warden TERMS OF SALE: by certified or bank cashier’s check by ding. The balance of the purchase is: Tree Warden c/o Office of the Board A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND the purchaser at the time and place price shall be paid within thirty (30) of Selectmen, Town of Brookfield, 6 DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) of sale. The balance of the purchase days from the sale date in the form Central Street, Brookfield, MA 01506; in the form of a certified check, bank price on the sale shall be paid in cash, of a certified check, bank treasurer’s phone: (774) 272-5625. Email: wsten- treasurer’s check or money order will or by certified or bank cashier’s check check or other check satisfactory to [email protected] be required to be delivered at or before within thirty (30) days thereafter and Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee January 15, 2016 the time the bid is offered. The suc- the Deed transferred contemporane- reserves the right to bid at the sale, to January 22, 2016 cessful bidder will be required to exe- ously therewith. The successful bidder reject any and all bids, to continue the cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement at the sale shall be required to sign a sale and to amend the terms of the sale TOWN OF NORTH BROOKFIELD immediately after the close of the bid- Memorandum of terms of sale contain- by written or oral announcement made BOARD OF SELECTMEN ding. The balance of the purchase ing the above terms at the Auction sale. before or during the foreclosure sale. If The Town of North Brookfield is solic- price shall be paid within thirty (30) The purchaser will be responsible for the sale is set aside for any reason, the iting proposals for the lease of 100+ days from the sale date in the form all closing costs, Massachusetts deed Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled acres of Town owned land for vir- of a certified check, bank treasurer’s excise stamps and all recording fees. only to a return of the deposit paid. tual net-metered solar PV develop- check or other check satisfactory to The sale may be postponed or The purchaser shall have no further ment. North Brookfield is interested in Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee adjourned from time to time, if neces- recourse against the Mortgagor, the a Power Purchase Agreement for their reserves the right to bid at the sale, to sary, by the attorney for the mortgagee Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attor- energy load for a term of 20 years. reject any and all bids, to continue the at the scheduled time and place of ney. The description of the premis- There will be a mandatory teleconfer- sale and to amend the terms of the sale sale. The description for the premises es contained in said mortgage shall ence discussing this project on January by written or oral announcement made contained in said mortgage shall con- control in the event of an error in this 29, 2016 at 10:00AM. Call in details before or during the foreclosure sale. If trol in the event of a typographical error publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE will be provided upon bid document the sale is set aside for any reason, the in this publication. ESSENCE. request. All proposals will be opened Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Other terms, if any, will be announced Other terms if any, to be announced at on February 25, 2016 at 11:00AM in only to a return of the deposit paid. at the sale. the sale. Town Offices located at 215 North Main The purchaser shall have no further Country Bank for Savings, Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535. No recourse against the Mortgagor, the Present Holder of said Mortgage By: Present Holder of said Mortgage, late proposals will be accepted. Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attor- /S/______By Its Attorneys, January 22, 2016 ney. The description of the premis- Jonathan C. Sapirstein ORLANS MORAN PLLC January 29, 2016 es contained in said mortgage shall SAPIRSTEIN & SAPIRSTEIN, P.C. P.O. Box 540540 control in the event of an error in this 1331 Main Street, 2nd Floor Waltham, MA 02454 Commonwealth of Massachusetts publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE Springfield, MA 01103 Phone: 781-790-7800 The Trial Court ESSENCE. (413) 827-7500 January 22, 2016 Probate and Family Court Other terms if any, to be announced at Its Attorneys January 29, 2016 Department the sale. Date: January 15, 2016 February 5, 2016 Worcester Division U.S. Bank National Association, as January 22, 2016 Docket No. 11WO604WD Trustee for SASCO Mortgage Loan January 29, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Trust 2006-WF3 February 5, 2016 Burncoat Pond Watershed District Adam Baillargeon, Plaintiff Present Holder of said Mortgage, Tax Rate Setting v. By Its Attorneys, MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE February 9, 2016 Heather Josephson, Defendant ORLANS MORAN PLLC OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Leicester Town Hall To the above named Defendant: PO Box 540540 By virtue and in execution of the Power Evening Meeting Room # 2 A Complaint has been presented to this Waltham, MA 02454 of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage 6:30PM Court by the Plaintiff, Adam Baillargeon Phone: (781) 790-7800 given by Michael E. Rockwood to January 22, 2016 seeking Complaint for Modification. 14-019089 Mortgage Electronic Registration You are required to serve upon Adam January 15, 2016 Systems, Inc. as nominee for, Fairway NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Baillargeon plaintiff(s) whose address January 22, 2016 Independent Mortgage Corporation, Removal of Public Shade Trees is 162 Chandler Street, Worcester, January 29, 2016 its successors and assigns, dated Town of Brookfield, MA MA 01609 your answer on or before October 4, 2010 and recorded with the William Stendrup, Tree Warden March 22, 2016. If you fail to do so, the MORTGAGEE’S SALE Worcester County (Worcester District) Pursuant to Massachusetts General court will proceed to the hearing and OF REAL ESTATE Registry of Deeds at Book 46423, Page Laws Chapter 40, §15C and Chapter adjudication of this action. You are also By virtue and in execution of the Power 211, subsequently assigned to GMAC 87, §3 and 4, a consolidated PUBLIC required to file a copy of your answer in of Sale contained in a certain mortgage Mortgage, LLC by Mortgage Electronic HEARING will be held on Tuesday, the office of the Register of this Court at given by Richard G. Lindsey, Joanne Registration Systems, Inc., by assign- February 2, 2016 at 6:30 at the WORCESTER. B. Lindsey and Andrew P. Lindsey to ment recorded in said Registry of Brookfield Town Hall, 6 Central Street, Witness, LEILAH A. KEAMY, Esquire, Country Bank for Savings, dated April 8, Deeds in Book 49316, Page 265, sub- Brookfield, MA to consider the removal First Justice of said Court at Worcester, 2005 and recorded with the Worcester sequently assigned to Ocwen Loan or pruning of the following public trees this 6th day of January 2016. District Registry of Deeds in Book Servicing, LLC by GMAC Mortgage, and/or stumps: Stephanie K. Fattman 36079, Page 110, as affected by Note LLC, by assignment recorded in said 1. 140 Rice Corner Road (Scenic Register of Probate and Mortgage Modification Agreement Registry of Deeds in Book 50944, Page Road) – Removal of three (3) sugar January 22, 2016 Friday, January 22, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attor- ney must file a written appearance and Applications can be reviewed at the MORTGAGEE’S SALE ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 objection at this Court before: 10:00 Office of Development and Inspectional OF REAL ESTATE Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, a.m. on the return day of 02/09/2016 Services, Town Hall. A public hearing pBy virtue of and in execution of the MA 01824-4100 or such other time This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- regarding these filings will be held by the Power of Sale contained in a certain as may be designated by mortgagee. line by which you must file a written ap- Spencer Conservation Commission in mortgage given by Ronald J. Aucoin The description for the premises con- pearance and objection if you object to McCourt Social Hall at Town Hall, 157 to CitiFinancial Services, Inc., dated tained in said mortgage shall control this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- Main Street, on Wednesday, January November 28, 2006 and record- in the event of a typographical error in ly written appearance and objection 27, 2016, at which time all persons ed at Worcester County (Worcester this publication. followed by an affidavit of objections having an interest may be present and District) Registry of Deeds in Book Other terms to be announced at the within thirty (30) days of the return day, participate. Conservation Commission 40245, Page 90 of which mortgage sale. action may be taken without further no- meetings open at 7:00 p.m., public CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, successor CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, tice to you. hearings begin at 7:15 p.m. by merger to CitiFinancial Services, successor by merger to UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Mary McLaughlin Inc. is the present holder, for breach CitiFinancial Services, Inc. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman of conditions of said mortgage and for Korde & Associates, P.C. UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) January 22, 2016 the purpose of foreclosing the same, 321 Billerica Road A Personal Representative appointed the mortgaged premises located at 49 Suite 210 under the MUPC in an unsupervised Notice of Public Hearing – Chestnut Street, Spencer, MA 01562 Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 administration is not required to file an Spencer Zoning Board of Appeals will be sold at a Public Auction at (978) 256-1500 inventory or annual accounts with the At the regularly scheduled Zoning 11:00AM on February 12, 2016, at the Aucoin, Ronald J., 14-018230, Court. Persons interested in the estate Board of Appeals meeting to be held mortgaged premises, more particularly January 15, 2016, January 22, 2016, are entitled to notice regarding the ad- on Tuesday, February 09, 2016 in the described below, all and singular the January 29, 2016 ministration directly from the Personal McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town premises described in said mortgage, January 15, 2016 Representative and may petition the Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA, a to wit: January 22, 2016 court in any matter relating to the es- public hearing will be held on the fol- The land in Spencer, Worcester County, January 29, 2016 tate, including distribution of assets lowing items starting at 7:15 p.m. or as Massachusetts with the buildings and expenses of administration. soon thereafter as can be heard: thereon situated on the south side of WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Special Permit – Applicant: ZPT Chestnut Street and bounded as follows: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Justice of this Court. Energy Solutions, LLC. Owner: 123 On the north about five rods The Trial Court Date: January 5, 2016 Kids, LLC Location: Sunset Lane/ by said Chestnut Street; Probate and Family Court Stephanie K. Fattman, Holmes Street, Spencer Assessor’s On the west about nine rods by land Worcester Probate and Family Register of Probate Map R28/26-35. The applicant is now or formerly of Daniel Forrest; Court January 22, 2016 requesting a Special Permit under On the south about five rods by land 225 Main Street section 4.2.B.3 (Utility/Major) apply- now or formerly of Joel Bruso; and Worcester, MA 01608 Town of Spencer ing for a “major utilities” ground On the east about nine rods by land (508) 831-2200 Conservation Commission solar farm site. The property is locat- now or formerly of James Rogan. Docket No. WO16P0028EA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ed within the Suburban Residential For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded CITATION ON PETITION FOR In accordance with the requirements of zoning district. with the Worcester County (Worcester FORMAL ADJUDICATION the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Interested Parties may review District) Registry of Deeds in Book Estate of: Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer these applications at the Office of 25878, Page 47. Ronald R Schofield Wetlands By-Law: Development & Inspectional Services The premises will be sold subject to Date of Death: 03/10/2012 Caruso Construction has filed a Notice in Memorial Town Hall during regular any and all unpaid taxes and other To all interested persons: of Intent with the Spencer Conservation business hours. municipal assessments and liens, and A Petition for Formal Probate of Will Commission to construct a driveway to January 22, 2016 subject to prior liens or other enforce- with Appointment of Personal Rep- access adjacent lots located at Lot 1, January 29, 2016 able encumbrances of record entitled resentative has been filed by North Spencer Road, Spencer, MA. to precedence over this mortgage, and Susan L Johnson of Caruso Construction has filed a Notice Notice of Public Hearing subject to and with the benefit of all North Brookfield MA of Intent with the Spencer Conservation Town of Spencer easements, restrictions, reservations requesting that the Court enter a for- Commission to construct a driveway to Board of Selectmen and conditions of record and subject to mal Decree and Order and for such access adjacent lots, and grading for a A public hearing will be held on all tenancies and/or rights of parties in other relief as requested in the Petition. septic system located at Lot 2, North February 8 at 6:05 pm in the McCourt possession. The Petitioner requests that: Spencer Road, Spencer, MA. Social Hall of the Memorial Town Hall, Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or Susan L Johnson of Caruso Construction has filed a Notice 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA on the certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 North Brookfield MA of Intent with the Spencer Conservation application of Tarik Elkorchi for a Class as a deposit must be shown at the time be appointed as Personal Representa- Commission to construct a single fam- II Auto Dealer License to operate an and place of the sale in order to qualify tive(s) of said estate to serve Without ily home and driveway located at Lot office (internet sales only; no vehi- as a bidder (the mortgage holder and Surety on the bond in an unsuper- 3, North Spencer Road, Spencer, MA. cles on display) at 152 Main Street, its designee(s) are exempt from this vised administration Caruso Construction has filed a Notice Spencer. Interested parties are invited requirement); high bidder to sign writ- IMPORTANT NOTICE of Intent with the Spencer Conservation to attend. ten Memorandum of Sale upon accep- You have the right to obtain a copy of Commission to construct a driveway to Gary E. Woodbury, Chairman tance of bid; balance of purchase price the Petition from the Petitioner or at the access adjacent lots, and grading for a January 22, 2016 payable in cash or by certified check Court. You have a right to object to this septic system located at Lot 4, North in thirty (30) days from the date of the proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- Spencer Road, Spencer, MA. 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, January 22, 2016 Friday, January 22, 2016 • Town-to-Town Classifieds 1

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(NAPS) Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee point to just the A few cups of coffee a day may opposite—that the brew can do much more than fuel that actually help support and early-morning energy oomph. protect mental and physical The latest wave of scientific well-being. evidence suggests drinking cof- The healthy power of coffee fee offers numerous health ben- is a welcome delight for mil- efits that contribute powerfully lions. It not only tastes good, to a balanced diet, an active it can also be good for you. So lifestyle and overall well-being. much so that it is emerging as Until recently, the health an integral part of healthful impact of the world’s most pop- living. ular beverage has been hotly “The right type of coffee con- debated. However, better and sumed responsibly can defi- more well-designed research nitely be a tasty and healthy is now telling a much clear- part of daily life,” said Suk Cho, er story, one that has coffee Ph.D. and Chief Science Officer enthusiasts celebrating. with Isagenix, a leading global Helping shape this sharper health and wellness company. picture have been eye-open- A provider of nutritional sys- ing reports by the U.S. tems and solutions for energy, Dietary Guidelines Advisory performance and weight loss, Committee released just this the company recently expand- past year. Scientists conduct- ed its product offerings to ed a comprehensive analysis include a line of premium and of all the latest evidence sur- organic, slow-roasted coffee. rounding coffee as it relates to “This isn’t a green light to health. Included was a review The healthful power of coffee is a welcome delight for millions. It not only tastes good, it can also be good for you. drink as much coffee as you of more than three dozen stud- want. Coffee consumed in ies involving 1.2 million–plus excess or in the evening is participants. Following the effect, such as enhancing exer- of coffee in the world, accord- Black coffee is best. When you linked to poor sleep, insomnia assessment, the nation’s top cise performance. But there ing to the National Coffee start throwing in things like and other risks. But in mod- nutrition panel made history are also strong indicators tying Association. Globally, the total sweeteners, a healthful pick- eration, it can absolutely pro- by giving the thumbs-up for coffee to other benefits, such is estimated between 1.5 and 2 me-up can quickly turn into a vide a safe and satisfying boost people to enjoy coffee in a as an association with better billion cups daily. high-calorie concoction.” for your brain and body,” said “moderate range,” defined as cardiovascular, metabolic and “Today’s science now shows So not only does coffee Suk. three to five cups per day for brain health long term. us that coffee can be quite deliver natural caffeine to the So now millions can enjoy adults. This is great news for java healthful, and that’s fantastic body for an energy boost, but their daily dose of coffee while It turns out that when scien- lovers everywhere, and there since there are so many of us many negative misperceptions simultaneously drinking to, tists honed in on coffee—just are lots of them. Americans who enjoy it,” said registered about the beverage’s impacts and for, their health. For more coffee, without trans fat–ridden alone consume 400 million dietitian and nutritional coun- to overall wellness and fitness information about the healthy creamers, syrups and sugars— cups of coffee per day, making selor Jaimie Lopez, RDN. “But are also being debunked. In power of natural caffeine and the results were clear. A cup of the U.S. the leading consumer this means drinking sensibly. fact, the data findings by the coffee, visit www.isagenix. joe can have a very healthful com. The ABCs Of Family Dining: Action, Behavior And Communication goals and so on. Tell them about yours. Strip Maker, grate cauliflower florets Four Helpful Tips into large Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl To help, the Family Resiliency to measure 3 cups (750 mL). Center at the University of Illinois, and 2. Place cauliflower and macaroni in Pampered Chef, the largest direct seller Rockcrok Dutch Oven or Deep Covered of kitchen tools, developed a few tips to Baker. Using Garlic Slicer, slice garlic make mealtimes easier: into Dutch Oven. • Make one night a week a spe- 3. Whisk stock, milk and flour with cial (stress-free) meal. It could be build Stainless Steel Whisk until blended. your own pizza or taco night. Everyone Pour into Dutch Oven; mix well. will look forward to it and the cook is off 4. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 17–20 the hook. minutes or until macaroni is tender, • Invite friends over for a cook- stirring once halfway through cooking. ing club. Cook several meals together 5. Meanwhile, grate cheese with that can go in the freezer for those Microplane Adjustable Coarse Grater. nights you just don’t have the time or 6. Using Silicone Oven Mitt Set, care- energy to cook. fully remove Dutch Oven from micro- • Prepare meals that are “double wave to Stackable Cooling Rack. Add hitters.” Cook extra so there are left- yogurt and 1½ cups (375 mL) of the overs that can be used in another meal cheese; stir until well blended. Season the next night. to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle • Get everyone involved. Ask for with remaining cheese. favorite meal ideas for the week. 7. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 1 As for what to eat while you’re enjoy- minute or until cheese is melted. ing this together time, here’s a recipe to try: COOK’S TIPS SKINNY MAC ’N CHEESE The easiest way to grate the cauli- flower so it stays in the bowl is to hold Serves 5 the Veggie Strip Maker at an angle into the large bowl while grating the 1½ lbs (700 g) cauliflower (half of a florets. You can add color and flavor by For comfort food that’s good for you, too, your clan might care to try this Skinny Mac ’N Cheese. large head or 1 small head) adding two large peeled carrots, grated 8 oz (250 g) uncooked elbow into short pieces with the Veggie Strip macaroni (2 cups/500 mL) Maker. (NAPS) overweight. Eating together may even 2 garlic cloves, peeled Learn More Here’s an idea many families may lead to fewer behavior problems and 1½ cups (375 mL) chicken stock At the company’s in-home cooking warm up to: You can cook up some more academic achievement. or chicken broth shows, you can see and try products, pre- togetherness and nourish your rela- How To Dine Together ½ cup (125 mL) milk pare and sample recipes, and learn quick tionships when you create great, com- The researchers suggest that families 2 Tbsp (30 mL) flour and easy food preparation techniques forting and wholesome meals together should plan to dine together at least 8 oz (250 g) reduced-fat sharp as well as get tips on how to entertain as a family. three times a week, and while you’re cheddar cheese (2 cups/500 mL grated) with style and ease—transforming the Why To Dine Together eating, turn off the TV, phones and 1 cup (250 mL) 2% plain low-fat simple to the spectacular. For more infor- According to researchers at Cornell other outside distractions. Have a con- Greek yogurt mation, visit www.pamperedchef.com or University, when families eat dinner versation. This is a good time to share Salt and black pepper (optional) www. facebook.com/PamperedChef. For together, the children are 35 percent important information, ideas and ideals other mealtime tips, recipes and cooking less likely to engage in disordered eat- with your children. Ask your kids ques- 1. Cut cauliflower into large chunks, supplies, visit www.pam peredchef.com/ ing, 24 percent more likely to eat health- tions about their day, school, friends, keeping core intact. Using a Veggie mealtimeminutes. ier food and 12 percent less likely to be Vinegar Can Help Control Blood Sugar Levels

professor and associate director of blood glucose concentrations. in such statistics. The International Life the Nutrition Program in the School In addition to consuming vinegar Sciences Institute reports that “Several of Nutrition and Health Promotion at alone, consuming foods high in vinegar studies have demonstrated that vin- Arizona State University, vinegar can is an option. Vinegar is found in pickled egar can help reduce hyperglycemia, be part of a diet strategy to manage products and salad dressings and can hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia and blood glucose. also be consumed before a meal on a obesity.” Why Vinegar salad. What Else To Do Here’s why: Eating foods that are Why It’s Important In addition to adding vinegar to your high in starch, such as bread and rice, Diabetes is a disease in which blood diet, other helpful changes can include: causes surges in blood glucose levels, glucose levels are above normal. Most • Eat smaller portions. Learn Dr. Johnston explains. These high lev- food you eat gets turned into glucose, or what a serving size is for different foods els of blood glucose have been linked sugar, for your body to use for energy. and how many servings you need in a to higher or increased cardiovascular The pancreas makes a hormone called meal. A variety of vinegar flavors can dress your disease risk in healthy populations and insulin to help glucose get into the cells. • Eat less fat. Choose fewer high- salad while helping to keep your glucose can also increase complications among If you have diabetes, your body either fat foods and use less fat for cooking. levels low. those with type 2 diabetes. doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t • Exercise for at least 30 minutes Consuming small amounts of vine- use its own insulin as well as it should. at least five days a week. (NAPS) gar—one to two tablespoons— before This causes sugar to build up in your • Follow your doctor’s advice During November, National Diabetes your meal, however, can reduce these blood. about any health issues you experience. Month, or at any time, there could be high levels of glucose, she says. Diabetes can have serious health Learn More sweet news for the 29.1 million people In fact, for individuals with type 2 dia- complications including heart disease, For more information on vinegar, the U. S. Centers for Disease Control betes, studies have shown that consum- blindness, kidney failure and lower-ex- including studies, recipes and more, and Prevention estimates have diabe- ing vinegar prior to meals on a daily tremity amputations. Diabetes is the visit www.versatilevinegar.org. tes. basis can significantly reduce blood seventh leading cause of death in the According to Dr. Carol S. Johnston, levels of A1c, a key indicator of average United States, but you don’t have to be Friday, January 22, 2016 • The Express • 3 FOOD Why A Little Chocolate Can Be Good For Weight Management

(NAPS) and solutions for energy, per- formance and weight loss. Here’s something that is sure “Moderation is still the to be sweet music to the ears of recipe for success. Chocolate every chocolate lover: A little should be just one small part dose of the world’s most pop- of balanced eating. But it is ular food type and flavor can good to know that a little of this actually support an individu- satisfying comfort food can be al’s weight-loss goals. incorporated into a health-con- The reasons a bit of choco- scious lifestyle.” late can be helpful primarily Cho added that there are have to do with indulgence, sat- great ways to appropriately isfaction and balanced eating. include chocolate into every- Indeed, for the vast majority day eating. One example is of people, dieting involves tak- Isagenix’s IsaDelights® pre- ing on rigid restrictions like mium individually packaged the complete elimination of chocolates. The line features certain foods or eating unrea- dark and milk chocolate fla- sonably small portions. These vors, but has been recently are extremely difficult to sus- expanded to include new salt- tain over time. In “The Magic ed caramel milk chocolate of Sensible Dieting,” author and dark chocolate with mint and registered nurse Bella options. Tindale explains that it is these Much like managing money, strict constraints that make it when one pays close attention almost impossible to stick to to the daily budget, buying harsh regimens. something special once in a Balanced eating, however, while is okay. is not about complete restric- In moderation, a daily taste of chocolate can help you feel good and stay fit. The same holds true for diet- tion but more on setting prac- ing. Sticking to a sensible plan tical boundaries. It allows that is higher in protein, high- for controlled, portioned and er in nutrients and lower in moderate indulgences. A small term healthy weight goals. It those pangs of guilt that can Medicine. unhealthy fats and refined car- amount of chocolate, even con- might seem contradictory, but lead to a sense of helplessness “When you treat small indul- bohydrates is a proven way to sumed daily, can offer a deli- the truth is that you can main- or loss of control, feelings that gences of chocolate as a cele- help achieve weight-loss goals. cious treat without disrupting tain balanced eating and still can sabotage regular eating bration, you set yourself up for And it provides the flexibility a healthy eating lifestyle. have a little chocolate daily.” habits that are healthful and more success in losing weight that allows for that extra little “Balance is what makes One of the keys to success maintainable. In fact, the psy- because you will maintain a chocolate treat now and then. weight loss sustainable,” said is focusing on rewards rath- chology of dieting suggests feeling of being in control of For more information about registered dietitian and nutri- er than restrictions. Having that those who associate foods your nutrition,” said Suk Cho, why chocolate can be good for tion communications specialist something to look forward to like chocolate with “celebra- Ph.D. and Chief Science Officer weight management or for Kelli Shallal, MPH, RD. “Small, each day can provide a strong tion” have a better time los- with Isagenix. The organiza- more on chocolate-flavored regular indulgences enable you incentive for staying on that ing weight; this, according tion is a leading global health snacks and meal replacement to enjoy life without guilt and healthy diet track. to research published within and wellness company and options, visit www.isagenix. without compromising long- Another key is avoiding the U.S. National Library of provider of nutritional systems com. Time-Saving Slow Cooking

(NAPS) both children and adults: It’s a fresh On those busy days when you don’t take on classic onion soup that com- have much time, a slow cooker can be bines onions with apples. the solution to getting a hot, wholesome meal on the table. Simply add all the SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION ingredients in the morning, turn on the COUNTRY APPLE SOUP WITH device, and you get to come home to a wholesome, hot meal, especially good CINNAMON CHEESE TOAST on chilly days. So many recipes, especially ones for Serves 4–6 slow cookers, soups, stews, and roasts call for an onion. That is because ¼ cup olive oil onions stand up to slow cooking and 4 large yellow onions, enhance the flavor of everything cooked thinly sliced into rings with them. 3 apples, peeled and diced Onions are one of the most versatile 3 cloves garlic, minced vegetables. Use these tips for buying 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and storing them. 5 cups low-sodium beef broth Choose onions with dry outer skins, ½ cup apple cider free of spots or blemishes. They should 1 tablespoon Worcestershire be firm and have no scent. Avoid bulbs sauce that have begun to sprout. 1 teaspoon brown sugar Not sure what color to use? Really, ½ teaspoon salt you can use all three any way you like, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme but these guidelines will help. ½ teaspoon black pepper, Yellow onions are all-purpose, great freshly ground raw or cooked. Most well-known sweet 6 slices French bread, cut onions are yellow. Red onions are best ½–¾-inch thick for roasting or grilling. White onions 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Slow Cooker French Onion Country Apple Soup with Cinnamon Cheese Toast can make for a are commonly used in Mexican and 1½ cups hickory-smoked great hot meal on a cold night when you don’t have time to cook Italian cuisine, prepared salads, and Gruyère cheese, shredded sauces. 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Whole, unpeeled, onions should be and crumbled (optional) salt, thyme and black pepper. Cook Recipe and image provided by the stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated on low for 6–8 hours. Before serving, National Onion Association. For more place, out of direct sunlight. Lack of Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion place French bread slices on a baking facts and great recipes visit www.onions- air circulation will reduce their storage slices and cook on medium heat until sheet. Top each with ¼ cup Gruyère usa.org and www.usapple.org. life. Do not store with potatoes. transparent, stirring frequently to cheese, sprinkle lightly with cinnamon Cut onions should be refrigerated and avoid sticking. Add apples and garlic; and broil for 1–2 minutes, until just Note to Editor: Though January can be stored in a sealed container for stir until warmed through. Transfer browned. Garnish soup with turkey is National Soup Month, this article up to 7 days. the onion-apple mixture to a slow cook- bacon crumbles and apple slices. Serve can be useful to your readers at any Here’s a recipe that will appeal to er and add in beef broth, apple cider, bread alongside each bowl of soup. time. Shining A National Spotlight On Neighborhood Restaurants

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Serve beautiful roasted vegetables made better for you with canola oil. Preheat oven to 400° F. In large ½ cup chopped walnuts roasting pan, place vegetables. Add ½ cup golden raisins (NAPS) table oils.” Prepare a fiesta this season with rosemary, canola oil, salt and garlic ¼ cup finely diced parsley Two more “Super Sides” to try this powder and stir to combine. Cook healthy side dishes inspired by the season are Roasted Winter Veggies and about 40 minutes or until vegetables In large saucepan, bring chicken Latin kitchen. These “Super Sides” Tricolored Potatoes and Fiesta Rice. draw on regional ingredients, such as are tender. or vegetable broth to a boil, then chili peppers, cilantro, yuca and qui- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: stir in wild rice and salt. Reduce noa, to amp up flavor and bring Latin ROASTED WINTER VEGGIES AND Calories, 176; Total Fat, 8 g; Saturated heat and simmer, covered, 40–45 American style to holiday tables. TRICOLORED POTATOES Fat, 1 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Sodium, 503 minutes or just until kernels puff “The recipes I developed for mg; Total Carbohydrates, 25 g; Fiber, 5 open. Uncover and fluff with fork Yield: 10 cups CanolaInfo are a delicious change of g; Sugars, 6 g; Protein, 4 g; Potassium, and simmer additional 5 minutes. Serving Size: 1 cup pace to more traditional holiday menus 630 mg. Drain any excess liquid. In large and they are also good for you with an serving bowl, place cooked rice and Purple potatoes add an extra antiox- average of only 125 calories per serv- set aside to cool. In large sauté idant punch to this dish. Canola oil’s FIESTA RICE ing,” says Manuel Villacorta, R.D., an pan, heat canola oil over medium high heat tolerance is a great match for award-winning dietitian and author of Yield: 8 cups heat. Add onion and sauté for 1 to oven roasting. “Whole Body Reboot.” Serving Size: ½ cup 2 minutes or until translucent. Add Each delicious and festive recipe is peppers, walnuts and raisins. Cook 1½ lbs tricolored potatoes, quar- made with heart-healthy canola oil, Using nutrient-packed wild rice with until lightly browned and fragrant. tered including: bell peppers, walnuts and raisins not Add sautéed mixture and fresh pars- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cut in half • Green Bean Saltado only gives you a range of health ben- ley to wild rice. Stir to combine and 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely • Marsala-Quinoa Gravy efits but a rainbow of visual appeal to serve warm. chopped • Quinoa Salad with Aji- impress friends and family at your hol- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 1 medium red onion, coarsely Amarillo Dressing iday fiesta. Canola oil helps the flavors Calories, 120; Total Fat, 5 g; Saturated chopped • Yuca-Coconut Patties. meld. Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Sodium, 180 2 medium zucchini, cut length- “These ‘Super Sides’ have all the mg; Total Carbohydrates, 17 g; Fiber, 2 wise and sliced Latin flavors I love plus an extra mea- 8 cups low-sodium chicken or g; Sugars, 6 g; Protein, 3 g; Potassium, 2 medium carrots, sliced sure of nutrition thanks to canola vegetable broth 165 mg. ¼ cup chopped rosemary oil,” says Villacorta, a native of Peru. 1 2 cups wild rice ⁄3 cup canola oil “Canola oil’s mildness lets the taste of 1 tsp salt 2 tsp salt LEARN MORE other ingredients shine and it contains 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 tsp garlic powder the least saturated fat and most plant- 1 medium white onion, chopped For other recipes and facts about based omega-3 fat of all common vege- 1 cup diced red bell peppers canola oil, visit www.canolainfo.org. ews N imes

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