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BY KEVIN FLANDERS STAFF WRITER

SPENCER – When former town clerk Laura Torti unex- pectedly announced her retire- ment last month, selectmen knew they would face a critical decision on her successor. With the State Primary and general election looming, selectmen were committed to choosing the most experienced candidate possible to handle the heavy workload. And they did just that with their recent appointment of Lisa Johnson. Lisa Johnson Previously serving as With over twice the popu- the town clerk in Boylston, lation of Boylston, Spencer Johnson has quickly acclimat- new challenges for ed to her new role. She was provides Johnson as she continues to hired for the Spencer job on Aug. 6, enabling her to work learn the town. Adding to the with Torti for a few weeks and obstacles, she took over just learn the town prior to the Sept. before two major elections – - 1 Primary. and in the middle of a pandem ic. The timing of the transition “There were four applicants, was no doubt inopportune, but Photo Courtesy and Lisa was the only one with Torti helped make it a smooth Danielle Lamoureux-Kane, who serves as Brookfield’s Democratic Town Committee chair, is working experience working as a town one. hard on campaign efforts this fall. Here, she is pictured with Tim Kane, a regional campaign captain. clerk. That made it pretty easy “Laura Torti was very orga- for us to decide who we wanted nized, which made the transi- to hire for the position,” said BY KEVIN FLANDERS Brookfields, Spencer, and Sturbridge show up tion very easy,” Johnson told STAFF WRITER Select Board Chairman Ralph for our kickoff Zoom meeting training event the New Leader. “As far as Hicks. “Given the fact that we focusing on the influence we can voting goes, Spencer has four have the presidential election REGION – Local Democrats recently took and will have in the swing states, precincts and my previous job coming up, we wanted to make part in a virtual event to coordinate cam- making sure people actually vote,” Kane only had one. I will admit I was sure we had the right person in paign efforts ahead of the general election. said. a little nervous, but the poll place. We were very fortunate On Sept. 9, residents of several area com- The virtual event included discussions on workers were wonderful and to be able to get Lisa.” munities joined a virtual campaign kickoff phone banking, text banking, postcard writ- know their jobs.” Having lost her reelection bid event in support of the Joe Biden-Kamala ing, and other activities. The ultimate goal Past experience also went a in Boylston by only 12 votes, Harris ticket. The program included Alex is to mobilize a group of local residents to long way for Johnson, especial- Johnson was eager for a fresh Bausch, the Massachusetts coordinator for inspire others to develop outreach networks ly when making preparations start. After running a success- the Biden-Harris campaign, who discussed of family members, friends, and associates. ful Sept. 1 Primary in Spencer, for the Primary. Of course, no several ways residents can promote political Thousands of volunteers throughout the she is looking forward to meet- amount of experience could engagement locally and nationally. state will not only be promoting engagement ing more residents and officials fully prepare anyone for the Also attending the event was Tim Kane, in Massachusetts, but also in swing states this fall. hurdles created by COVID-19. the captain of the Biden-Harris campaign like Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. “I truly love the job of town Like town clerks throughout team in west-central Massachusetts. He con- Volunteers will also advocate for residents clerk. I am here to serve the the area, Johnson is working tinues to rally local residents and organize to take advantage of mail-in voting and early - people of Spencer,” Johnson hard with local officials to cre new efforts to train activists in reaching voting. They hope a record number of votes ate a voting environment that said. “I am very grateful to fill voters. is safe and comfortable for res- this position until your next “We had more than 50 local people from the Please Read DEMOCRATS, page ­A12 town election in 2021.” Please Read JOHNSON, page ­A3 Bus transportation available for Leicester Special Town Meeting BY KEVIN FLANDERS ized the bus routes for lenges don’t prevent res- WRTA buses and one residents needing trans- would serve students STAFF WRITER Saturday, Sept. 26, when idents from voting. small van will combine portation. from pre-kindergarten a highly anticipated and “The WRTA is work- to operate routes that “Our WRTA represen- through eighth grade. LEICESTER – With a controversial Special ing with the town to include Walmart, Town tative, Doug Belanger, To move forward with large turnout expected Town Meeting article ensure that the elderly, Hall, the Senior Center, initiated the discussion the proposal, the Special at the upcoming Special will decide the fate of the disabled, and other mem- and the Leicester Housing with the WRTA. We are Town Meeting article Town Meeting, officials new school proposal. The bers of the community Authority, among others. delighted that they are must pass by a two thirds have coordinated with meeting will take place will have transporta- Additionally, residents offering us this service at majority vote. From the Worcester Regional at 10 a.m. at the former tion to the Special Town may flag down a bus as no charge to the town,” there, residents would Transit Authority Millbrook Distributors Meeting,” said WRTA it approaches its destina- said Leicester Town take a ballot vote on Nov. (WRTA) to arrange spe- site (88 Huntoon Administrator Dennis tion. Administrator David 3, with a simple majority cialized bus transporta- Memorial Highway), and Lipka. Officials thank every- Genereux. vote needed to pass. tion. officials want to ensure Beginning at 8:30 a.m. one who came together If approved, the new Officials recently final- that transportation chal- on Sept. 26, two regular to arrange the service for school on Paxton Street Please Read MEETING, page ­A3 Local entrepreneur helps to lift clients’ spirits

BY KEVIN FLANDERS to take care of themselves physically, are truly my favorite people to spend STAFF WRITER emotionally, and spiritually. For one time with. They have so much to offer hour, you’re raising your heart rate, and share, but there is so much that they SPENCER – In a time of unprecedent- sweating, stretching, learning some- could use help with, too.” ed hardships, a local entrepreneur is thing new, having fun, and releasing Daughter for Hire will offer a free ini- using her two businesses to lift people’s endorphins.” tial consultation and estimate. Services spirits. For the month of September, Do It 4 can include helping with computer and East Brookfield’s Melanie Silva U Studio is offering unlimited classes technology challenges; meal planning launched her first business, Do It 4 U for $50. The studio will also introduce a and preparation; shopping; travel to Studio, back in January. Located at 369 program called Yoga with Carol in the health appointments; and senior advo- Main St. in Spencer (the former Gregson coming days. Moreover, Silva is looking cacy, among others. Building), the business offers an array of forward to launching prerecorded class- Silva is looking forward to assisting Zumba programs. Silva is currently run- es soon. seniors in a variety of ways and helping ning both live and livestream classes, To learn more about Zumba class to ease their stress during the pandemic. with convenient times in the morning schedules, events, and announce- Many local seniors have been house- and early evening. ments, follow Silva on Facebook at MS bound since March, while others will With many residents feeling low these Zumbateer. be staying mostly at home this fall and days for a variety of reasons, Zumba is a Although her Zumba business keeps winter due to COVID-19 fears. In addi- great way to exercise the body and mind. her plenty busy already, Silva was also tion to dealing with the extended isola- Silva enjoys working with her custom- inspired by her background in elderly tion and loneliness, it has been difficult ers to build toward the best version of assistance to create a second business. for seniors to find ways to obtain basic themselves. Soon to open, Daughter for Hire will pro- services. “Zumba allows me to interact with vide a range of services to senior clients, “I have the opportunity to help people, Photo Courtesy people, lift them up, and share positiv- with flexible hours to meet their needs. touch lives, and make a difference,” Melanie Silva is helping the community ity,” Silva said. “Zumba is also a great “I have worked with seniors since with her passion for entrepreneurship. platform to encourage women and men I was 14 years old,” Silva said. “They Please Read SILVA, page ­A10 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, September 18, 2020 Robbins to retire as Cornerstone Bank CEO

WORCESTER — After 34 years of ded- “He has always put the needs of cus- icated service at Cornerstone Bank, K. tomers first, and diligently worked to Michael Robbins will be retiring as the ensure that everything Cornerstone did Bank’s CEO on December 31, 2020; Mike was for the well-being of the community will continue to serve as the Bank’s and its residents. In fact, Mike consid- Chairman. The announcement was ered support of our community to be his made by Cornerstone Bank President greatest responsibility.” Todd Tallman. After serving in various senior level “Mike has been a committed, loyal positions at Spencer Savings Bank member of our family for so long, his from 1986 through 2003 and President name is practically synonymous with & CEO at Spencer Savings Bank/ Cornerstone Bank,” states Tallman. SpencerBANK from 2003 through 2017, Robbins assumed the roles of Chairman & CEO at Cornerstone Bank. Under Where Everyone Goes Robbins’ leadership, SpencerBANK’s total assets grew from 250 million to 600 For Their Piece Of The Earth! million dollars. In 2016, SpencerBANK and Southbridge Savings Bank created LANDSCAPING STONE a merger of equals forming Cornerstone • Greige • Brown • Blue • Blush Bank with total assets today of 1.3 bil- • Purple • Red • White lion dollars. His professional affilia- tions include Chairman of the Board • Lt Gray • Dk Gray • Chip Stone at COCC, a financial technology com- pany serving financial institutions, as Screened Loam Stored in BuiLding well as Finance Committee Member at Harrington Hospital. Robbins is also a • Construction Stone Board Member of the Worcester Club Michael Robbins and the Worcester Research Bureau and • Drainage Stone is supportive of the Juvenile Diabetes • Title V Sand • Presby Sand Research Foundation. the world.” in Westborough. Deposits are insured • Brick Sand • Sandbox Sand “Knowing Mike, he’ll continue to About Cornerstone Bank in full by a combination of the Federal Cornerstone Bank is an independent, Deposit Insurance Corporation and the • Pool Liner Sand be very active,” adds Tallman, who will replace Robbins as CEO. “Between mutual savings bank serving the res- Depositors Insurance Fund. The Bank is • Concrete Sand • Silt golf, antique cars and traveling, he’ll be idents, businesses, and communities an Equal Opportunity Employer, Equal • Stone Dust • Crushed Gravel as busy as ever. I learned a great deal throughout Central Massachusetts from Housing Lender, and SBA Preferred • Cold Patch • Crushed Asphalt from Mike and we developed a very offices in Charlton, Holden, Leicester, Lender. For more information, visit deep and lasting friendship. I wish him Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, online at cornerstonebank.com, on and his wife Cathy all the best in the Sturbridge, Warren, Webster, and Facebook, or call 800-939-9103. Self Pick-uP or call Worcester, along with a Loan Center HOME OWNER years ahead—and every happiness in To Schedule Your FRIENDLY NO deliverY TodaY! MINIMUMS

508-885-6100 QCC’s TRIO Program awarded grant 508-885-2480 Sand, Gravel & Asphalt to support students 98 N. Spencer Rd.,• Rte. 31N, Spencer, MA www.bondsandandgravel.com WORCESTER — Quinsigamond tion and economically disadvantaged Students are also taught about social Community College was awarded a students, and students with disabili- service and giving back to their com- TRIO Student ties. The program began at QCC in munity. Support Services September 2010 with 120 student par- According to Joseph Adams, proj- Grant of $1,309,440. ticipants and is currently serving 150 ect director for the college’s TRIO pro- SAVE $ This is a five-year students. gram, the chances of TRIO students UP TO10 /Pair grant distributed “This grant award will allow us to succeeding goes up 50% once they enter From $4.99/each in yearly incre- serve more of our most vulnerable stu- the program and in some cases that NAPA ExactFit Wiper Blades ments of $261,888. dents by providing them with a high number may even be higher depending Original style replacement QCC’s TRIO level of support services,” said QCC on their interaction with the program. Student Support President Dr. Luis G. Pedraja. “Low- The results of the program show it is 117 West Main St., Services program income, first-generation and students working. SAVE $ W. Brookfield is a federally-fund- with disabilities can sometimes need “QCC’s TRIO alumni have gone on UP TO10 /Pair (508) 867-9947 ed program that additional assistance in completing to graduate from many 4-year schools, From $15.99/each provides sup- their certificate or degree programs. such as Cornell University, UMass, Hours: port and services This grant supports our community by Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Rain-X Latitude Water Mon-Fri 8-5:30; Sat. 8-3 Repllency Beam Wiper Blades Now Open Sundays 9-2 to first genera- increasing access and equity to college Sciences University, Clark University, and career pathways that might other- and many more,” he said, adding, “The wise be out of reach for these students.” program also had its first graduate As a large inner city college, QCC has from UMass Medical School in May a diverse population that draws from and is currently doing his residency in all sub-communities within Worcester Pittsburg, Pa.” and its surrounding communities, with “Helping students achieve their goals 21 percent of students identifying as and realize their dreams is what we Hispanic, 14 percent as Black/African are all about at QCC. By supporting American, 5 percent Asian, 4 percent those who have historically been dis- other and 3 percent multi-racial/cul- advantaged and underserved, we are tural. More than 74 percent of students also helping our entire community,” rely on Pell grants and other financial President Pedraja said. aid to supplement their education and Visit www.QCC.edu/TRIO to learn expenses. More than 30 percent of stu- more about the QCC TRIO Support dents work an average of 30 hours a Services program. week, and have family obligations. For more information about QCC, At QCC, TRIO staff members meet contact Josh Martin, Director of regularly with students to review and Institutional Communications at support a career and academic plan, 508.854.7513 or [email protected] to help them complete a program of study at QCC and/or transfer to a four- year institution. Services are designed to be hands-on with individual and small group tutoring, intensive advis- ing, financial aid counseling, transfer Spencer Almanac assistance, discussion of academic goals, assistance planning class sched- Real Estate ules, assistance with early registration and guidance throughout the semester. EAST BROOKFIELD $30,000, 117 Evergreen St, Burcher Reading the morning newspaper Irene L Est, and Premo, Carol R, to Buzzbuck LLC. is the realist’s morning prayer. LEICESTER $349,900, 39 Parker St, Klansek, George Wilhelm Lois A, to Adu, Theresa. Friedrich Hegel $260,000, 122 Paxton St, Jacobs, Thomas D, and Flanagan, Joan F, to ­A Stonebridge Press Recalde, Mary L. STAFF DIRECTORY $250,000, 669 Pleasant St, Bow, How to Use publication President & Publisher Kevin R, to Eskay Builders LLC. Frank G. Chilinski $205,000, 513 Main St, Mcnamara, (508) 909-4101 Paul L, and Mcnamara, Mary, to [email protected] Mcnamara, Susan M. Business Manager Ryan Corneau NORTH BROOKFIELD (603) 677-9082 $274,000, 10 Rufus Putnam TO PLACE A RETAIL AD: TO SUBMIT CALENDAR OF F ICE Hours: [email protected] Rd, Tillotson Timothy Est, and Advertising Executive E-MAIL: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Operations Director June Simakauskas [email protected] Mongeon, Suzanne, to GDS Realty (508) 909-4062 Jim DiNicola LLC. [email protected] TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO STAFF DIRECTORY (508) 764-4325 $106,600, 82 Walnut St, Hawkins, Editor THE EDITOR OR SOUND OFF: Managing Editor Dean E, and Embrace Home Loans Brendan Berube TO PRINT AN OBITUARY: E-MAIL: Brendan Berube Inc, to Lakeview Loan Servicing. E-MAIL: [email protected] (508) 909-4106 (508) 909-4106 $90,000, 41 Brookfield Rd, Larson, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cynthia, and Samek, John J, to CALL: 508-909-4149 TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: Production Manager Hannen, Robert C. 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Any photos submitted for publication become the Advertising Executive Southbridge, MA 01550. property of Stonebridge Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as June Simakauskas POSTMASTER: Send address chang- Ryan, and Sparks, Lauren, to well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for resale, with (508) 909-4062 es to Spencer New Leader, P.O. Box 90, White, Richard R. any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550 Friday, September 18, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­3 Worcester Art Museum

will reopen to public Oct. 7 Accuracy Watch The Spencer New Leader is committed to WORCESTER — The Worcester Art to reserve or purchase tickets in exhibition design and in-gallery teach- accuracy in all its news reports. Although Museum, which has been closed due to advance. Tickets will be made available ing, and a long history of studio class the COVID-19 pandemic since March for specific entry times between 10 a.m. instruction—offer opportunities for numerous safeguards are in place to ensure 13, announced today that it will reopen – 4 p.m. and between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. diverse audiences to experience art and accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 7. In on the third Thursday of each month. learn both from and with artists. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected addition to a series of special exhibi- Tickets will be available online after Since its founding in 1896, the at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a tions and presentations, the Museum Sept. 21. Worcester Art Museum has assem- timely manner. also announced that several free virtual The maximum group size is five vis- bled a collection of 38,000 objects: If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- programs, including Zip Zoom Tours, itors. from the ancient Near East and Asia, Arms and Armor Presentations, a Fall As mandated by the Commonwealth to European and American paintings 4106 or email news@stonebridgepress. Community Day, and Master Series of Massachusetts, all Museum staff and sculptures, and continuing with news during normal business hours. During Third Thursday Art Talk, will be held and visitors (age five and older) are works by contemporary artists from non-business hours, leave a message in the throughout the fall. Dates, details, required to wear a mask or cloth face around the world. WAM has a histo- editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return and links to participate will be posted covering for the duration of their time ry of making large scale acquisitions, your phone call or email. on worcesterart.org. In addition, the in the Museum. such as its Medieval Chapter House, the Museum is offering a variety of online While inside the Museum, visitors Worcester Hunt Mosaic, its 15th-cen- studio art and art history classes for must observe six feet of physical dis- tury Spanish ceiling, and the Flemish adults and youth. Class and registra- tance between themselves and others Last Judgment tapestry. In 2013, the tion information is available at portal. outside their party, including Museum Museum acquired the John Woodman worcesterart.org/classes. employees. Higgins Armory Collection, compris- A Potato The Museum will be open to the pub- Hand sanitizing stations will be avail- ing two thousand arms and armor lic on Wednesdays from noon – 4 p.m., able throughout many areas of the objects. It continues to commission Thursdays – Sundays from 10 a.m. to Museum, and all public areas will have and present new works, such as 2017’s 4 p.m.; and third Thursdays from 10 enhanced cleaning schedules. installation of the immersive Reusable a.m. to 8 p.m. The Museum also will be All visitors to the Museum must enter Universes sculptural series and Organic open to the public on Columbus Day, and exit through the Salisbury Street Conceptenvironment by Shih Chieh Monday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance, which is fully accessible. Huang. For more information about the “We are very grateful to our members, Please note that no more than 5 people Worcester Art Museum, visit worces- sponsors, donors, and foundations—and may enter the Museum at the same terart.org. Has Eyes, our generous Worcester community— time. The Worcester Art Museum, located for supporting us during our closure,” For full information on new safety at 55 Salisbury Street in Worcester, But it doesn’t read this paper said Matthias Waschek, the Museum’s policies, how to plan a visit, and to MA, is open to the public Wednesday Jean and Myles McDonough Director. purchase tickets, all WAM visitors are from 12 to 4 p.m.; Thursday through You ought to be different. “While visiting this fall and winter will asked to visit worcesterart.org. Timed Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the look and feel different in order to keep tickets will be available for purchase third Thursday of every month from Don’t be a potato. everyone safe, the Museum’s phenom- after Sept. 21. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Museum is open enal collection of art and its power to About the Worcester Art Museum for Members only on Wednesday from Subscribe now, 508-764-4325 heal and comfort, will be here for all The Worcester Art Museum creates 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is $18 to enjoy. We have been waiting for this transformative programs and exhibi- for adults, $8 for children 4-17, $14 for day for nearly six months and can’t wait tions, drawing on its exceptional collec- seniors 65+ and for college students to see our community here again!” tion of art. Dating from 3,000 BCE to the with ID. Admission is free for Museum To ensure a safe, enjoyable experi- present, these works provide the foun- Members and children under age four. ence, the Museum is implementing a dation for a focus on audience engage- On the first Sunday of each month, number of safety protocols following ment, connecting visitors of all ages and admission is free for everyone. Museum state and local guidelines, and asks that abilities with inspiring art and demon- parking is free. All visitors are asked Your Local Roll-Off Specialist all visitors adhere to these policies as strating its enduring relevance to daily to enter the Museum through the they plan their visit. life. Creative initiatives—including Salisbury Street entrance. For more Weekend Entry to the Museum will be timed, pioneering collaborative programs information, visit worcesterart.org. Special $ with all members and visitors required with local schools, fresh approaches to 275 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton 3 sizes available. Call for pricing. MEETING on the proposal, Leicester and WRTA erings and adhere to social distancing continued from page A1­­­ leaders want to make sure all residents regulations while on the buses and van. Roll Off Containers have the opportunity to cast their votes. The last run at each starting point will Weekend Dumpsters The bus routes were designed to include take place at 9:30 a.m., half an hour for the Homeowner Residents have expressed mixed as many convenient locations as possi- before the town meeting. Houses • Attics • Cellars reactions to the proposed $91.4 million ble throughout town. Additional information on the Special 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites school, with strong views on both sides. Three specialized routes will feature Town Meeting is posted on Leicester’s 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 The building would replace both the the following travel plans: website, www.leicesterma.org. existing middle school – which would be Leicester, MA Bus #1: Pickup at the former mill on Fully Insured removed – and the elementary school. the McCarthy Avenue/Route 9 intersec- If approved, the project would tion, then heading west on Route 9 to be funded in part by an anticipat- Route 56 and 88 Huntoon Highway. ed Massachusetts School Building Bus #2: Pickup at Walmart, then Place Motors is proud to sponsor Authority grant. The town would be heading east on Route 9. Bus will pro- responsible for payment of project costs ceed through the Leicester Housing beyond the amount of the MSBA grant. Authority, then return to Route 9 before j j Opponents of the proposal have spo- arriving at 88 Huntoon Highway. j j Friday’s Child j j ken out against the debt exclusion that Van: Pickup at the Senior Center is anticipated to pay for the remaining parking lot, then proceeding to the Hi! Our names are Bryson and project costs. Opponents are fearful that Town Hall parking lot at 3 Washburn Cayden and we are ready to find the increased tax burden could devas- Square, then onward to 88 Huntoon a family we can call our own! tate residents who are already strug- Highway. gling with multiple challenges. All riders will need to wear face cov- Bryson and Cayden are an outgo- Regardless of where residents stand ing sibling group! Older brother Bry- son is of African American and Cau- casian descent. Some of Bryson’s JOHNSON Gaucher – are wonderful and very favorite activities include playing knowledgeable. They made it very continued from page A1­­­ outside, playing video games and easy,” Johnson said of her transition. football, drawing, and making story- idents. In addition to running elections, Johnson also enjoys the many other fac- books. Bryson is known to be a kind, Sanitation and social distancing mea- caring, friendly child who enjoys so- sures were effective at the Primary ets of the job. These include providing polls, and Johnson plans to feature access to birth and marriage records, cializing with his peers. He is also most of the same protocols on Nov. 3. among others. considered a protector as he enjoys She thanks her team for their signifi- Outside of work, Johnson can often taking care of pets and younger chil- cant assistance during a hectic time. be found boating with her dren. “The Clerk’s office staff – Brynn husband in Quincy and other points Cayden is a kind and caring boy east. She also spends plenty of time Johnson, Diane Ledoux, and Karen of African American and Caucasian with her two golden retrievers. descent. Like his brother, Cayden is Bryson and Cayden very considerate of others. Cayden Age 10 and 13 loves to draw, read, play outside, and ride his bicycle. He also likes to play with Legos and build different types of structures with them. They boys have an Sponsored by Leicester Veterinary Clinic, LLC older teenage brother whom they are close to and will need to maintain contact with on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Name: Molly Breed: Rottweiler Mix PERSON Bryson and Cayden look forward to being placed together in a loving, perma- Age: 2 years of nent home. Their social worker is open to exploring one or two-parent families Gender: Female/Spayed the with or without other children. They are legally freed for adoption and will need WEEK to maintain contact with members of their birth family once their placement is PetHello! My name of is Molly! the I can be very nervousWeek when I meet Rob DeWan of Spencer identified. new people, and am protective of my people once I get Rob is a very friendly member of the Spencer community. Who Can Adopt? attached. I would love an owner with Rottie experience, but this is not a necessity. I do need an experienced dog owner though He walks his dog Peter twice a day and when he’s walking Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If you’re at and I would not be a good candidate for a first time pet parent. he is also picking up trash off the street. He enjoys stopping least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in your heart, you A home with no young children and no other pets is also one and speaking with the people he meets on his walk with may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, of my requirements. I like dogs outside of my home, but can Peter. Rob is happy to stop and help anyone who needs it. married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ sin- get jealous when I have to share. Once I get to know you I am gles and couples. a giant goofball. If you think we’d be a good match, then please He assists neighbors with yard work. Rob also works for the come in and say hello! town as a fence viewer and is proud of having this position. The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you Second Chance Animal Services Inc. – Submited by Nancy Barnett, Resty Weagle, East Brookfield, MA• (508) 867-5525 and Diane DeWan with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. www.secondchanceanimals.org (Rob was nominated by several people. 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Dr. Colm P. Scanlon new • used • sales • service Veterinarian Mon-Thurs 8:00-8:00 • Fri. 8:00-6:00 • Sat: 9:00-4:00 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, September 18, 2020 Local election officials work to ensure voter safety BY KEVIN FLANDERS you live. All voters can expect to see well as dividers between the workers. In Spencer, newly appointed Interim STAFF WRITER extra sanitation and social distancing Sanitizing stations will be set up for vot- Town Clerk Lisa Johnson employed regulations in place. ers and employees entering and exiting several successful health protocols REGION – With less than two months In Leicester, Town Clerk Deborah the building. during the Sept. 1 Primary that will be remaining until the general election, Davis and her team have taken numer- Moreover, election booths with used again on Nov. 3. Primary voters local officials are ramping up efforts to ous additional precautions to keep vot- sneeze guards will be placed six feet were pleased with the level of safety ensure voter safety. ers safe. apart. One-way traffic will be coordi- provided during a well-attended elec- Preparations for the Nov. 3 election “All precincts are clearly divided so nated in the election hall to keep voters tion. started early, with area town clerks voters can’t cross over, and the hall will properly distanced. “Social distancing and wearing of a using every available resource to bol- be marked,” Davis said. “Signs will be Regardless of whether Leicester res- mask will be followed, plus cleaning of ster safety measures. Although masks everywhere about social distancing and idents are voting in person or by mail, all pens and booths used during early have become a symbol of political dis- wearing a mask. We also have masks at officials are committed to providing a in-person voting and on election day,” cord in recent months, nearly all voters our sanitizing station if anyone needs safe and secure process. said Johnson, who previously served as will be unified in their wearing of facial one. Gloves, masks, and head shields “We hire extra people to clean booths the Boylston town clerk. coverings at the polls. For those who will be offered to all workers.” all day long, and we will do a To view a complete list of election don’t bring a mask to their election site In addition to voter safety mea- deep cleaning and sanitizing before safety regulations in your community, voluntarily, one will be provided for sures, several steps have been taken and during election day,” Davis said. visit the town clerk’s webpage. Several them (excluding medical exemptions). by Leicester officials to protect poll “We also purchased a new ballot box towns have also posted protocols on Several other protective measures workers throughout the day. Shields that is outside Town Hall. It’s stainless their homepages. will be employed, depending on where bearing the Leicester town seal were steel, and anyone voting by mail can purchased for all precinct tables, as drop their ballot in the box.” Bay State Savings Bank’s Maria A. Heskes-Allard receives New England Women in Banking Award

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BY KEVIN FLANDERS result in improved water treatment, ect costs after the application of grant the project cost is estimated to be fund- STAFF WRITER including nutrient removal. Wastewater funding.” ed through grants. Zero-percent loans NORTH BROOKFIELD – Voters will from North Brookfield ultimately ends Town officials have expressed frus- will also provide assistance. decide at the general election whether up in the Connecticut River and Long trations about North Brookfield being Some residents have suggested that to proceed with a major upgrade to the Island Sound. placed in a difficult situation due to the project could be phased over many wastewater treatment facility. Project construction work could last new state regulations. If the vote passes, years to reduce costs. Officials decided A debt exclusion ballot vote, sched- for nearly three years, officials said. all homeowners will see property tax against this route after determining uled for the Nov. 3 election, must be suc- The state is mandating that all upgrades increases to fund the upgrades. If the that it would cost the town and users cessful for the project to proceed. Town be finished by April 1, 2024. project is rejected, hefty fines will be more in the long-term due to reduced Meeting voters approved $13.1 million If approved, the project would have levied on the town. government funding and inflation. for the project on Aug. 18, and the pre- a financial impact on all homeown- “Sewer users can’t afford to pay for Additionally, the sewer rate would liminary design for the upgrade was ers. However, the tax rate would not this themselves. There is a lot of engi- not increase significantly if the project approved by the MassDEP and USDA. increase because of the project. neering and studies involved,” said is funded as a debt exclusion, officials The wastewater treatment facility “We will start debt service payments Selectman John Tripp, who believes the said. The sewer rate would only be (WWTF) was last upgraded more than for the project in late 2024 or 2025,” read state should offer greater assistance to impacted based on the operating costs 25 years ago. Both the state EPA and the a statement posted to the town Web communities taking on projects to meet of the new facility. MassDEP have mandated higher levels site. “The town has a large amount of state regulations. “The tax base is going If the project is not approved and of treatment, and failure to comply will debt being paid off in 2025 and 2028, to go up for everyone because of this, ends up being funded solely by the result in significant daily fines being which will help to reduce the financial even people who don’t use the system.” sewer users, an anticipated 30-40 per- imposed on the town. impact. The debt service that is expir- Both the USDA and the MassDEP cent increase from the current rate is If the project is approved, it would ing between now and 2028 will total have committed grants and low-interest expected due to construction costs. more than the overall anticipated proj- loans to the town. About 30 percent of Catherine Brouillard of Leicester awarded Assumption University Scholarship for Commitment to Service WORCESTER pantry. Crayons2Calculators a desire to serve those in the tions in the world. Assumption education of the whole person, — Assumption University has has provided each of the greatest of need and enact pos- is one of just a few institutions drawing upon the best in the announced that Catherine Leicester schools with ample itive change in the world, a of higher learning nationwide rich and centuries-long tradi- Brouillard, of Leicester, has school supplies and provided quality that will allow them designated as a CRS Global tion of Catholic higher educa- been awarded a prestigious cash donations to purchase to flourish at Assumption and Campus, a partnership that is tion. Assumption, located in Light the Way Scholarship, teacher-requested books for beyond.” used to generate awareness of Worcester, Massachusetts, awarded to a select number of classrooms. This year, Assumption global poverty among students seeks to provide students first-year students who demon- “A unique aspect of an awarded 31 Light the Way on campus through fundrais- with a transformative educa- strate leadership, a commit- Assumption University educa- Scholarships worth up to ers and campaigns throughout tion that forms graduates who ment to service, and a desire to tion is our commitment to pro- $27,000 each, renewable for all the academic year. possess critical intelligence, make a meaningful difference viding a high-caliber, Catholic four years. As part of the schol- Learn more about the Light thoughtful citizenship, and in their communities and the liberal arts education that arship requirements, Light the the Way Scholarship by vis- compassionate service. 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Pellett Nominee, Kate lending services, as well library director Brenda nearing the end of a long, has the distinction Spade Hero as free curbside photo- Metterville. challenging process for of the first in the Recipient, copying, faxing, and nota- Library officials also patrons and staff mem- class of 2020 to be Yasso Game on ry services. remind residents that bers alike. They thank hired as an LPN Lauren Pellett Hero Award Curbside pickup the interloan delivery all residents for their while still complet- Distinction, First appointments are avail- system is operation- patience and coopera- ing her academics. 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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWPOINT Frank G. Chilinski Open enrollment President and Publisher Letters to the Editor choices can have big Brendan Berube More dispatches from the Alternative Editor Reality front financial impact To the Editor: hubbub is Fake News, a conservative Dec. 8, 1941: hoax, led by the enemies of the state at Financial Editorial PRESIDENT: Mr. Vice President, Mr. the Chicago Tribune, Hearst’s newspa- Speaker, Members of Senate, and of the pers, and NBC Radio. Focus House of Representatives: Yesterday, The enemies of America in the intel- December 7, 1941, a date that will live ligence community would have you JEFF A taste of in infamy, I was suddenly and delib- believe that this so-called attack caused BURDICK erately attacked by combined forces severe damage to American naval and of the fake news conservative media, military forces, and that very many entrenched Deep State bureaucrats, American lives have been lost. They It’s that time of year again, where, if autumn members of the intelligence communi- claim that American ships were tor- you work for a medium-to-large employ- ty and the FBI who were appointed by pedoed on the high seas between San er, you’ve got some decisions to make While there are plenty of topics to dis- my predecessor and who never liked Francisco and Honolulu. But these peo- cuss this week on the local and national because it’s open enrollment time. Of me, America Firsters, and anti-lynch- ple in the FBI and naval intelligence are course, depending on your situation, level, we decided to keep things light, ing rabble-rousers. They have, for the a bunch of Never-Roosevelter alarmists and to do our best to foster a sense of you may have been working remote- sole purpose of making me look bad who want nothing more than to bring ly for a while, but, even so, you will unity among our readers. and stealing the next election, perpe- me down. They’re a bunch of Herbert One quick note to share this week is likely have the opportunity to review trated a hoax on the American people, Hoover holdovers who hate your benefits package and make chang- a story of two neighbors, with opposing by claiming that the United States was America and want to ruin our econ- political signs on their yards, having a es. And you’ll want to make the right suddenly and deliberately attacked by omy, and with it my chances of re-elec- moves, because your choices can have a thoughtful conversation. Yes, this actu- naval and air forces of the Empire of tion. They want to shut down our ally happened. The two neighbors sat big financial impact on your life. Japan. Fake news! Part of the biggest booming tourism and travel industry, So, take a close look at these key side by side in their vehicles and after hoax in history! All to create panic putting hard working American travel about 20 minutes of a calm, respect- areas of your benefits program: and bring down my poll numbers. So agents out of work. This morning I Health insurance – Think about your ful conversation, learned that they a few exuberant Japanese flyboys in spoke with Prime Minister Tojo, who I had more in common than they didn’t. health care needs over the coming year their souped up Zeros buzzed a few have a very good relationship with, and – will you or someone in your fami- Sometimes that’s all it takes, is an open American ships in some remote Pacific he has assured me that there is nothing mind and a mature outlook. This is a ly be coping with a chronic illness or Island. It was nothing, nothing. In the to be concerned about, that nothing facing a surgery? Will you need to at story we can appreciate. excitement, a few American ships may happened. I have no reason to doubt Hanging heavily on our hearts, least consider testing and possible treat- have sprung leaks, and a sailor or two him. We have a very good personal ment for COVID-19? In any case, make though, is the absence of the yearly fall might have tripped and fell. But all this Turn To BANKS page ­­­A11 fairs that take place all around New sure you’re choosing the right plan for England. While we understand the cir- your needs. And pay close attention to cumstances that led to several cancel- any changes in your health insurance, lations, it still doesn’t make us miss it All life matters such as whether the plan’s provider any less. With that said, we decided a networks have changed – you may want fun idea would be to have a Fair night To the Editor: God’s moral and dietary law. It is that to make sure your own doctor is still at home. “What is it” with black life matters! simple. in-network. Also, check to see if you Who says you can’t blast Tim McGraw All life matters. All colors matters, and Roland Blais can reduce your health care premiums or Garth Brooks in the back yard and that includes the unborn infants. Brookfield by taking part in a wellness program or have a complete meal of fair food for a Do you want to be blessed? Live by health-risk assessment. night? There are simple games you can Life insurance – Your employer may set up at home as well, including water offer a group life insurance policy for balloon pop, pick a duck (all you need is Vitamin D will help us curb the spread of free, or for a small amount. It’s probably a few rubber ducks and a bucket or pool worth your while to take this cover- of water), water coin drop, and the bean COVID-19 age, but it may not be enough for your bag toss to name a few. Get creative needs. If you only had this group policy, with your prizes depending on who is To the Editor: Kids are, or will soon be, returning but your family situation has recently in attendance. Back in March, I advised the read- to school. We know that they can effi- changed through marriage or the addi- There are homemade recipes for all ers to improve their vitamin D status ciently spread the virus, and that their tion of a new child, you may well need of your fair favorites as well. Soft pret- in order to increase their resistance families and teachers will be at risk. to add some private insurance. zels, fried dough, apple crisp, steak and to COVID-19 disease. I would like to This information is vital to their safety. Disability insurance – In addition cheese, corn dogs, nachos with melted report that a paper published at the Keep wearing those masks in public to offering group life insurance, your cheese whiz, French fries with malt- end of August in the Journal of Steroid until our citizens get the resistance to employer may provide short-term dis- ed vinegar or ketchup and a bloomin’ Biochemistry and Molecular Biology infection they need through vitamin ability insurance as an employee bene- onion with ranch for the win. (M.E. Castillo, et al.) described results D supplementation. I am a veterinary fit. Like group insurance, this disability A family fair night is one way to keep from a randomized trial evaluating the virologist, not an MD, but I would sug- coverage may not cost you anything, the tradition alive. If you want to go a efficacy of vitamin D in the treatment gest trying to obtain a vitamin D level but it may not be adequate – typically, step further, there are plenty of farm of COVID-19 infections. Of 50 patients of at least 40 to 50 ng/ml. That will take short-term disability only replaces part stands and pumpkin patches still in receiving high doses of vitamin D, considerably more than the 600 IU dose of your income for three to six months. operation to get that downhome feel. In only one had to be admitted to ICU. found in most multiple vitamin supple- And while you may never need to miss addition, a drive to a local farm for kids In contrast, of 26 patients that did not ments. Please spread the word (not the work for an extended period of time, of all ages to see cows and horses is an receive vitamin D, 13 were admitted to virus) so that we can return to normal- you never can tell – after all, more than easy field trip. ICU (2 of them dying). These dramatic cy sooner than later. one in four 20-year-olds will become We decided to include recipes for our results were despite the fact that there disabled before they retire, according to top three fair food picks. were more elderly patients in the group David W. Brown the U.S. Social Security Administration. receiving vitamin D. North Brookfield You may want to consider purchasing Fried Dough: your own long-term disability policy 2 cups unbleached flour on top of the coverage offered by your 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder MAGAchusetts employer. 3 teaspoons baking powder Retirement plan – You can probably 1/2 teaspoon salt To the Editor: As I flipped through the one-hour- make changes to your 401(k) or similar 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening This morning, I decided to take a plus video from West Brookfield, there employer-sponsored retirement plan at 2/3 to 3/4 cup water look at Diana Ploss’s Facebook to see were a lot of familiar faces – all the any time, but why not look at it now, Oil for deep-fat frying if any of our local celebrities. Diana same folks from other Central Mass. when you’re reviewing all your bene- Butter, honey and lemon juice, option- Ploss likes to call Massachusetts standouts, including our own John fits? If you can afford to increase your al “MAGAchusetts,” and makes refer- McRae who boasted of the 103 people contributions, you probably should, Directions ences to MAGAfornia, MAGAbama, in Spencer the night before. Of course, because a 401(k), with its tax advantages Combine flour, dry milk powder, bak- MAGAginia, MAGAlorida, etc. More the circulation area of this newspaper and ease of contribution through pay- ing powder and salt; cut in shorten- appropriately, though, these are our is nearly 40,000, and Biden is going check deductions, is a great way to save ing until crumbly. Add water gradual- local “Maggot”chusetts who travel to eclipse Trump in Massachusetts for retirement. At a minimum, put in ly, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide around as a clump making fools of by at least 30 points. The people of enough to earn your employer’s match. dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, themselves on street corners around Massachusetts, maggots not consid- You’ll also want to review your 401(k)’s covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball the area. I found a video from West ered, rejected Trump by historic mar- investment mix. Is it still providing you into a 6-in. circle. With a sharp knife, Brookfield this past weekend, and gins and Trump is only less popular with significant growth potential with- cut a 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of some new events planned for Spencer than 4 years ago. I encourage these in the context of your individual risk each. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat and East Brookfield next week. The local standouts to continue because it tolerance? Over time, you may need to oil over medium-high heat. Fry dough opener of the WB video was “We love will only make the embarrassing loss make some adjustments, either because circles, one at a time, until puffed and our patriots, we love our founding to come (in this state) more sweet. an investment is underperforming or golden, about 1 minute on each side. fathers, and we love our constitu- Mr. Reid – to conclude our now because you’re getting close to retire- Drain on paper towels; if desired, serve tion, HEE HAW!” was uttered by a multi-week volley, I really want to ask ment and you need to reduce your risk warm with butter, honey and fresh Trump supporter in West Brookfield on any others who read these pages to exposure. In any case, it’s a good idea to lemon juice. on Sept. 12 while standing next to write in, we all need some addition- check up on your 401(k)’s investments a life size Donald Trump cutout. al perspective. You say we are both at least once a year. Caramel apples: Somehow I really don’t think James write and both wrong on the issue of Your employee benefits are an Ingredients Madison, Alexander Hamilton, George slavery and the causes and aftermath important part of your overall financial Heavy Cream Washington, and Thomas Jefferson of the Civil War, but I don’t seem to picture – so do what you can to get the Light Corn Syrup would have been proud of that. Turn To HAR-YAROK page ­­­A10 most from them. Brown Sugar Butter: This article was written by Edward Salt and Vanilla Extract On Trump’s leadership Jones for use by your local Edward Directions Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact First, rinse and dry the apples. Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones To the Editor: masks for everyone, knowing it was Pull out the apple’s stem and insert a Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or Mr. Trump, on Feb. 2, told Bob an airborne virus? Did he invoke the caramel apple stick. [email protected]. Woodward “You just breathe the air Defense Production Act to make sure For the caramel, cook the first five and that’s how it’s passed, And so that’s that nurses and doctors were protected ingredients on the stove until the candy a very tricky one. That’s a very delicate at the very least were protected? reaches 235°F (113°C). Reaching 235°F one. It’s also more deadly than even Not until he was under pressure from (113°C) should take about 15 – 20 min- your strenuous flus.” the press and Democrats did he invoke utes. What’s On At the same time, Mr. Trump was the act on March 18, but he said he Email Remove caramel from heat, then stir telling the nation that the Coronavirus would not actually use it until he had Your Mind? in the vanilla. Allow caramel to cool for was no worse than a seasonal flu, and to. Us! a few minutes, then dip your apples. Let We’d Like to it would soon disappear and it was Democratic presidential candidate the excess caramel drip off, then place under control. On Feb. 28, he called the Joe Biden the next day, March 19, on a nonstick surface such as a silicone Know. virus a democrat hoax. Now he says he Tweeted that Trump was not acting fast baking mat lined baking sheet. had to lie to stop panic. He says that enough: “Yesterday, President Trump Email us your Once set, you can wrap the caramel lying about the virus shows leadership said he was invoking the Defense apples in cellophane. thoughts to: because he didn’t want people to panic. Production Act, then turned around How is that leadership? Telling people and said he wasn’t planning to use it. News@ Bloomin’ onion: to wear masks would have been lead- The President should exercise these Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, stonebridgepress. ership. powers now. We need more ventila- horseradish, ketchup, paprika, garlic Did Mr. Trump then work to ensure tors, protective equipment, and critical news Turn To EDITORIAL page ­­­A12 the nation had enough protective Turn To TRUE page ­­­A11 Friday, September 18, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Letters to the Editor The bigot in the mirror School Committee

To the Editor: driving in D.C. Oops, I meant to say To the Editor: ed about not being able to teach from For a moment, let’s forget about “driving while black.” Seventy percent As we barrel towards the “start of the grave, not sacrificing themselves, police executions of unarmed citizens. of the traffic stops in Boston are of black school,” we need to re-baseline our- and generally being afraid of doing American tennis player James drivers. They are less than 25 percent of selves as to our expectations from our their jobs started. The MTA started Blake of Westport, Conn., was in casu- the population, making it five times as local leaders. Gov. Baker negotiat- making noise about HVAC systems in al clothes, on the sidewalk, leaning likely to be stopped while black. ed with the Massachusetts Teachers schools and threatening strikes after against his New York City hotel wall, If you Trump guys think this is fine, Association to reduce two weeks off their agreement to shorten the school waiting for his ride to the US Open then look in a mirror. You’ll see a white of the school year - start two weeks year. They have not stated what their when he was tackled and handcuffed by supremacist every time. late and not make it up in the sum- minimum standard for HVAC is, how plain clothes police. Oh, did I mention? mer so they could prepare for hav- many air exchanges per hour, the fil- He’s black. US Sen. Tim Scott of South Allan Johannesen ing to transition to remote learning. tration requirements, etc... They have Carolina has been stopped seven times Leicester The same day Gov. Baker announced just said that they want new HVAC sys- this agreement he also stated that 318 tems because they knew that couldn’t out of Massachusetts’ 351 cities and be done in a few weeks. By not bring- towns meet the CDC and Massachusetts ing up these “concerns” sooner, the What is the answer? Department of Public Health criteria MTA negotiated their shorter school for in-person learning and said he saw year in bad faith. While I am disap- To the Editor: ally is still a pandemic going on, that no reason 90 percent of Massachusetts pointed with the MTA, I am more dis- My wife and I follow the news cycle claims the same number of lives as 9-11 students couldn’t return to school. pretty closely. We often receive a new did, every three days, and the adminis- Within days, the teachers protest- Turn To KASPI page ­­­A12 revelation detailing why there is no tration is doing its level best to cripple good reason that Trump should ever be the US Post office, previously able to president, then see polls that indicate deliver billions of Christmas cards and that he still has substantial support, gifts, while delivering meds, bills and A new school in Leicester which we find baffling. letters in a timely fashion, raising the This usually leads to a discussion specter of doubt that the could handle- To the Editor: There are many reasons the school about whether it is lack of intelligence, less than a million mail in ballots. The Sept. 26 vote on the new school in needs to be built now. The window of patriotism, morality, racism, greed or There was a recent shooting of two Leicester is the biggest vote Leicester opportunity, $41 million from the state, more along the lines of Charles Manson police officers in their squad car in has had since the early 1990’s, when is now. We were one of 17 schools in 2017 cult following. One can only hope that LA. Obviously, the details are sketchy, the ‘new’ high school was built. If ever given the opportunity for a new school even Fox devotees do hear about events but the shooter(s) should face justice there were a time for the new Pre-K - 8 because the Massachusetts School from other media sources. Setting aside like any other killer. Only a clueless school, it is now. We have the opportu- Building Authority (MSBA) saw that that there will likely be a Comey style president would decide that the per- nity to build a 21st century school for our schools were and are inadequate. revelation released by the most cor- petrators were Democrats, from some our most valuable asset: our future, our There were 87 schools that applied to rupt justice department in American fringe group like ANTIFA and that kids. They more than deserve it. Turn To LAUDER page ­­­A11 history, sometime between now and November 3rd, the fact that there actu- Turn To KIMBALL page ­­­A10 True patriotism Good, old fashioned school days To the Editor: Sanity exists! Rationality “trumps” To the Editor: at least a few sentences of coherent Thank you, Omar Har-Yarok! And bombast! Keep writing, your thought- I feel sorry for this generation of writing and composed in a practiced Terance Washington, David Rosenberg, ful, intellectually valid points of view American school kids, especial- cursive hand; to perform the basic func- Citizen Kane and a few other clear-head- and facts echo the sensible minds of ly those of the elementary grades tions of arithmetic; to know the loca- ed opinion writers in the Spencer New many local liberals, progressives, mid- who won’t be having the experience tion of key geographical features; to be Leader. dle class, reasonably educated, rea- this year of the first day of school. acquainted with the commonly accept- Your articulate, intelligent respons- sonably informed, fair minded, white, The first day of school for those of an ed themes of history; to be intrigued es to the hate filled, illogical rants, black, brown, non-racist, unbigoted, earlier time usually came shortly after with some of the miracles of science; and sometimes racist, sexist screeds of gender various, young, old, older, Labor Day, and was a very big deal for and, certainly, to show respect to the various other “conservative” editorial oldest, patriotic Americans, who see all of us: kids, parents, and teachers. teacher, and to at least make an effort regulars, are appreciated. Your depth of through the foolish mirages and twist- The era to which I refer probably ended to restrain one’s self-centered drive to knowledge on a wide range of current, ed logic opinionating of others, that are about 50 years ago, when American interrupt, to bully, and to, general- relevant subject matter and history, taking up far too much free ink on our public schools were still the envy of ly, be an obnoxious pain in the dupa. along with your clarity of interpreta- editorial pages. Ad Nauseam. the entire world, and which featured From the very outset, American kids tion of events, context, and trajectory Sign me as a retired, white, subur- fact-based, mastery of the fundamentals learned about the “Golden Rule.” Most of influence and impact of such, on ban, middle class, feminist, liberal, of what was considered the necessary of us already knew about it from our our current socio-economic and polit- progressive, independently spiritual, building blocks of an authentically edu- Sunday School, CCD, or Hebrew School ical circumstances, are a reassuring Turn To POWELL page ­­­A12 cated student: the ability to read at classes. But it was as much a part of our presence gracing the pages of our local grade level or above; to be familiar with paper. correct grammar; to string together Turn To MCRAE page ­­­A10 Chinese election interference

On police harassment To the Editor: has been Donald Trump. It was only One of the tenets of communism is when countless people started getting To the Editor: general duty (or what you might refer the elimination of religion and God. It sick that we realized the magnitude of My brother-in-law plays golf every to as “patrol”) where we do most of our interferes with the affairs of the state the problem. The Chinese used their week with three retired law enforce- harassing. The rest are in non-harass- by giving people hope and allowing the propaganda machine to spread dis- ment officers. He forwarded this email ing departments that do not allow them state to make decisions with no moral information thru CNN and MSNBC. message that one of them sent him: contact with the day to day innocents. dilemma. China is one such godless They insisted the name be changed The Chula Vista, California Police At any given moment, only one-fifth of communist state. They have ultimate from the China Virus to Covid-19 under Department ran an e-mail forum (a the 60 percent patrollers are on duty and control over the lives of the people. the auspices of racism. To Trump and question and answer exchange) with available for harassing people while the In the 1960’s they instituted the one his advisers, it was evident we were the topic being, “Community Policing.” rest are off duty. So roughly, one cop is child policy on couples. In 2015, this now at war on the China Virus. He One of the civilian email participants responsible for harassing about 5,000 was changed to allow two children per immediately eliminated travel from posed the following question, “I would residents. When you toss in the com- couple. In a communist state, the only China. For this, Biden called him a like to know how it is possible for police mercial business, and tourist locations value an individual has is the positive racist. The virulence of the virus was officers to continually harass people that attract people from other areas, gain you bring into the collective. If you unknown, after all the Chinese needed and get away with it?” sometimes you have a situation where cannot work and need to be cared for to make it look like they knew nothing From the “other side” (the law a single cop is responsible for harassing you are a negative to the system. These about it. This is where the leadership enforcement side) replied: 10,000 or more people a day. groups are considered undesirables. of Trump shined thru. The first thing “First of all, let me tell you this... Now, your average ten-hour shift The normal process to remove these is a leader does is calm and reassure his it’s not easy. In Chula Vista, we aver- runs 36,000 seconds long. This gives a thru purges. The elderly and those with people. His efforts were undermined. age one cop for every 600 people. Only underlying health conditions fall into The fake news started promoting com- about 60 percent of those cops are on Turn To REID page ­­­A11 this category. However, with the avail- plete lockdowns and projections of two ability of digital social media it would million dead with the fault by Trump. be unpopular even in China to open- Under normal times like this, political Not one point ly eliminate this group. So how does groups would pull together to fight this the godless communist state solve this scourge. In this election year, the rad- To the Editor: motivation to downplay was to prevent problem? They use genetic engineering ical Dems, along with Bernie support- The big news of this week was the a panic… Since when did President to produce a virus so it seems God was ers, saw the chaos as an opportunity revelation in Bob Woodward’s book Trump care if there was a panic? the cause of death. The Chinese engi- to advance their radical agenda. They about what President Trump knew at What is most shocking is that this neered such a virus in their bio labs in unleashed their Antifa and BLM mobs the beginning of this pandemic. The is not likely to move the needle one Wuhan. It was engineered to specifical- into the cities to sow civil discord in the President seemed to understand how iota. In March, before the pandemic ly attack the elderly and ill. This virus hopes to swing the election in the fall. It dangerous it was, and the fact that it hit, Biden led Trump in national polls was released upon the world at the end is perfectly clear that the China virus was airborne, and he admitted to down- by seven points. The most recent polls on 2019. Whether or not this was delib- is interfering in our election, unlike the playing it. show Biden leading Trump by seven erate or an accident is up for debate. fake Democratic Russian hoax perpetu- This is not something we have seen points nationally now. It is as if noth- In a Godless society a means to the ated for 3 years. before. Whenever an unflattering ing happened since March. Between end is easily justified. What we know To this end, the Democrats and their or attack book comes out about the the COVID-19 disaster, the economic is after the failed impeachment bid. It news outlets are trying to say that the President, they immediately dismiss calamity which followed, and the police was imperative something be done to 190,000 US deaths caused by the virus the sources as disgruntled and fired killings and racial justice protests and affect the US election. This seems to be were unnecessary and Trumps fault. staffers who were never that close to even riots…yet the polls are exactly too perfectly timed to be a coincidence. What does unnecessary deaths even the president and must have some sort where they were before? We have seen The virus was transmitted to the US mean? Eighty percent of these unfortu- of grudge. Bob Woodward recorded the the most eventful 6 months in modern on the same vehicles used to destroy nate people were elderly that couldn’t President’s interview on tape, and the history, yet no change? 190,000 dead the World Trade Centers, airliners. care for themselves. They are taken care source of this scandal is the President Americans and counting, while the Infected individuals were sent to the of by nurse’s aides who change their himself. His only excuse since the rest of the developed world controlled US to spread it throughout our coun- diapers and feed them. Work no one leaker was his own voice is that his Turn To ROSENBERG page ­­­A11 try. Again, there is debate whether this else wants to do. Unfortunately, that’s was deliberate or intentional. After all, also how they got exposed to it. So how a major obstacle to the rise of China Turn To ROBILLARD page ­­­A12 Disorder

To the Editor: one deputy in the face and the other in The TikTok saga goes on As one of the few authors in the New the head. The shooter than ran away. Leader who proudly proclaim that The suspect has not been identified, and To the Editor: if it was owned by a U.S. firm, it was Black Lives Matter, I feel a certain sense surveillance footage shows the suspect It seems that the TikTok saga goes still a security threat. Then he claimed of responsibility to write in and ana- to be a young black man. Both deputies on! Back in June, a bunch of teenagers that Microsoft was an unsuitable buyer lyze any situation that involves a high are alive, but in critical condition. staged a prank on Donald Trump by because they do business in China, profile black person shooting a white Before we delve into some of the still making 1 million people sign up for the then the FTC said that wasn’t a qual- person because to many, that invali- developing details, let me start with rally that only had 6,000 people show up ified disqualifier, then Trump put a dates the entire BLM movement. We are what has been described and what was at in Tulsa. Since then, TikTok (social Sep. 15 deadline on his administration often accused of ignoring real crimes shown on the surveillance footage is media app) has become a national secu- approving a sale before outright ban- and for this reason it is important that cold blooded murder. It was a domestic rity threat in Trump’s eyes. ning it. I get ahead of this and write in about terrorist attack. It was likely a lone wolf. Initially, Trump said he was going For those that fear socialism or the recent shootings of Los Angeles Since the shooting did not seem tied to to ban TikTok outright because he state-run capitalism because when the County Sheriff’s Deputies before the any particular incident it is unlikely accused the Chinese government of har- government picks winners and los- entire movement and race I represent is that the shooter’s identity will ever be vesting data from the platform (which ers we all fail… Trump seems to be accused of not caring. known. This type of street killing and by the way, the NSA does to the entire what you’ve feared all along. Although On the evening of Sept. 12, less than vigilantism is barbaric and unaccept- world because most internet platforms instead of pursuing policy to enrich 24 hours as of this writing, two Sheriff’s able. are based in the US). Then Microsoft himself it really seems it is more about Deputies in Compton, Calif. were shot One thing that I found striking is that (U.S. company) entered negotiations to his ego and retaliation. at close range while sitting in a car. within hours of the incident, the LA buy the U.S. TikTok operation and sep- While it looked like Microsoft A pedestrian walking by their cruiser arate it from its Chinese parent compa- turned, and fired into the car, hitting Turn To WASHINGTON page ­­­A12 ny. Then Trump said it didn’t matter Turn To TAYLOR page ­­­A12 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, September 18, 2020 KIMBALL Taliban bounties on our soldiers, or tions with others.. the purchases. Two years ago, Trump continued from page A9­­­ that he thinks talking to Taliban makes Bob Woodward has just released the fired the pandemic team and apparent- sense. At one point, he talked about tapes of his 18 interviews with Trump, ly, throughout the manual, as he despis- there needs to be retribution. Am I the inviting them to Camp David. While as he had complained that Woodruffs es any good thing dating to Obama. only one who thinks this piece of crap he demoralizes our troops, anyone last book about him, included nothing This evening, he is in an auditorium is trying to start either a race or faction who considers our status with Iran or from him. On Feb. 7, Trump informed in Las Vegas, holding one of his famous war, so he can declare martial law and North Korea is improved, is as clueless him that his National Security adviser narcissist ego feeding rallies, where the cancel the election, that he had already as he is. had told him that this pandemic would lemmings arrive hours early, wear no tried to postpone? There was a point in history, when be on par with the 1918 Spanish Flu masks and sit side by side, cheering his How many of my fellow citizens are on I might have given some benefit of Pandemic. He told Woodward it was divisive, often made up diatribes, while board with our taxpayer funded Justice doubt, that the inept response to the airborne and five times as lethal as subjecting themselves and anyone they Department taking on the defense of pandemic, was in some part, naivete, the worst flu. When asked why he was may encounter going forward, to what- Trump’s alleged rape. Couldn’t a sim- or believe that the POTUS was privy not telling the citizens, he claimed he ever malady they may encounter here. ple DNA test put it to rest quicker and to knowledge, experts and capabilities, was downplaying it to avoid panic. I All this brings me back to my original cheaper? Of course, I believe sever- which we average citizens would not am hard pressed to think of a more query. Clearly, this man playing secret al more such cases are on hold until have.. With the revelations we now stupid less ethical or rational answer. squirrel with thousands of lives, should Trump leaves office, unless a re-elec- know he revealed to Bob Woodward in Apparently, shutting down the econo- at least irritate people enough not to tion times out the statute of limitations. February, we know pretty much have my does not rise to warning the popu- want more of the same. Whenever I It is clear that Trump has at least 5 kids, the whole thing laid out with virtual. lation of a rational reason. In addition, engage with his MAGA people, some- by three wives, all of whom he cheated clarity. the denial included taking no action times I get a misinformation response, on. I think the Stormy Daniels case is 1) We now know that he knew exactly like planning, preparing inventory or which I can usually disprove in min- a foregone conclusion of fact. Do any what we were dealing with, how it was general health advice. When it was utes. In the end, the cult usually works of his supporters even care, or do they transmitted, and chose the worst of all necessary to acknowledge how poorly their way to we don›t care as he is the share his morality? options. we had prepared, he complained that best ever, chosen by GOD, or some Last week, I briefly expressed my 2) Fearing that any response or Obama had left him no tests (for a other such claptrap. I think you should outrage over Trump’s comments on our acknowledgement of its seriousness disease that did not exist until 2 and a all wear MAGA hats and put up signs, war dead and injured. You can listen would have a negative impact on the half years after he left office), that the so no one tries to hold a rational conver- to his recorded statement that John economy, his only win, did exactly shelves of PPE and emergency equip- sation with you. McCain was no hero for being shot nothing but lie. ment were bare, despite Obama’s pan- down, captured and a POW for over five 3) Not only did he not want citizens demic team, following his pandemic Ken Kimball years. You can also confirm that he has to panic, he also took no action, to plan, handbook and plan, writing orders for Brookfield done nothing about Russia offering the prepare, check inventories, or give citi- those things while he was still in office, zens a heads up to adjust their interac- and Paul Ryan’s house failing to fund education as academics, lunch, recess, truism which, if followed, would allow teach them at home, despite the huge face, demand alternative reading mate- gym, etc. We all had been weaned on people in homes, neighborhoods, towns, blow our household income suffered. rial, or, better yet, demand equal time the lovely little ditty written in the cities, countries, and, yes, schools, If you can’t do any of the above, get for an opposing point-of-view. Insist early 1900’s by Messrs. Edwards and to thrive and live in peace with each heavily involved in your kid’s day- the students be able to view “Uncle Cobb called simply “School Days.” The other. There would be no need for your to-day education. Become an irri- Tom” by Larry Elder, or read “Please “conflict resolution sessions” for “peer tant to these “woke” teachers who Stop Helping Us” by Jason Riley, or MCRAE mediation” wasting of valuable time, no will neglect the fundamentals, and “Blackout” by Candace Owens”---all continued from page A9­­­ endless visits to the school psychologist exhaust themselves teaching your chil- black conservatives who take a diamet- to try to discover why you are such dren the right, the better, the “cor- rically opposite view of America and a disruptive, hateful little twit. “Do rect” views of sex, history, America, the black experience than that promul- chorus went: unto others as you would have them free enterprise, and, especially, race. gated by Black Lives Matter. You might “School days, school days do unto you” is only the very key to If you find they are teaching “Critical mention that any organization that has Dear old Golden Rule days happy and successful human relations, Race Theory” to them at any age, rebel! to put a color before the phrase “Lives ‘Reading and ‘riting and you wretched individuals will Fight back, and insist that the teacher Matter” is an inherently racist one. and ‘rithmetic remain profoundly ill-educated until present both sides of an argument or It’s up to you, parents. School com- Taught to the tune of you grasp the wisdom of that maxim. don’t teach it at all. It is all basically mittees long ago abdicated their pre- the hick’ry stick...” Now, everything has changed. If a pack of lies, the so-called “facts” of rogative to influence matters such as Well, old man, you might say, I were a parent these days with no a one-sided, highly politicized propa- curriculum or discipline; superinten- that’s nice, but it is from ancient his- other options but the public schools, gandistic agenda. Don’t tolerate it, or dents and principals will protect their tory and is hopelessly irrelevant to I would dread the first day of school you will surely lose your kids who Teachers Union employees from any today. It’s just…not cool anymore. every year. Indoctrination rather than will be trained to see you as a racist criticism--as long as they are leftists- But, wait a minute, the coolest cat of education is the order of the day, and I who hates P.O.C.’s (People of Color.) -so, short of getting a group together all, Mr. Charles Edward Anderson believe it begins in the earliest grades For example, and speaking only hypo- and suing a school district or individ- Berry, a.k.a., Mr. Chuck Berry, thought and only gets worse as one progresses thetically here, let’s say, for the sake ual teachers for discrimination and enough of the concept to include it in through to graduation. Everything has of discussion, your high schooler for subjecting your kid to unfair treat- his curriculum description mentioned been politicized, while true academ- comes home with a Black Lives Matter- ment regarding future applications in his titanic success of 1957 and also ic excellence in subjects that matter themed book which he/she has been for higher education or employment, entitled “School Days.” It, too, goes to has been downgraded to irrelevancy. told must be read or the course grade you’ve got to fight that battle your- the Golden Rule right away: No one is allowed to clearly dominate will be “F.” You look at it and quickly self. Saddle up, get informed, and pre- “Up in the mornin’ and out to school the field in competition for scholastic see it is nothing but racist claptrap pare for battle. Your kids are worth it. The teacher is teachin’ the Golden recognition, as someone else’s feelings that says America is a horrible country Understand this, the teachers--not all- Rule might be hurt, and classroom behavior, full of white bigots and killer cops who you will encounter today are not those American history and practical math disrespectful language, and genuinely are entirely responsible for the low of your parents’ generation. Guess You study’ em hard hopin’ to pass rotten attitudes are countenanced as estate of many blacks in the nation. which profession is most heavily rep- Workin’ your fingers right down to if there is no way to control the class. Not a word about the hundreds of thou- resented in the ranks of the ANTIFA the bone My advice to parents who are now sands of white men and boys who sac- street scum of bombers, burners, and And the guy behind you won’t leave awakening to the certain knowledge rificed their lives in the grand crusade murderers? Teachers. How did you you alone that their children stand in grave dan- to end slavery (unlike any other society know? Which union recently voted to So, there’s that. For 30 years, I asked my ger of having their brains washed com- in the history of the world), nothing defund the police? Do I have to tell you? eighth-graders what was meant by The pletely clean by teachers and admin- about the tsunami of black-on-black I think if Brother Chuck were around Golden Rule. Early in my career, most istrators who are convinced they and crime which rages on unchecked in today and he were to hear about my could answer the question, but every their values alone are what your pre- cities run and policed entirely by elect- entirely conjectural scenario of a radi- year fewer and fewer had any idea at all cious children should embrace is to ed black governments, etc. Entirely cal teacher saying, in effect, “Here, kid, of what I was talking about. One wag, make it your highest priority to protect one-sided agitation-propaganda. read this manifesto which reflects what an inveterate little wise guy, responded, your kids and their minds. If you can’t So, if you were to find that in your I believe...or fail the class,” he likely > “The one with the most gold rules?” find a safe and affordable private or school, what do you do, mom and dad to would say, “Hey, man, that don’t sound An original thinker, at least. I would parochial/Christian school in which protest this force-feeding of garbage into like no Golden Rule to me!” explain to the class that the Golden to enroll them, home school them your kid’s psyche? If you love her/him... Rule was simply the wisdom of the ages if at all possible. The greatest thing fight back against this educational tyr- John McRae condensed into one short but glorious we ever did for our three kids was to anny (read it or fail!) Get in the school’s East Brookfield

HAR-YAROK versities the United States ranks 19th. Your tirade into welfare queen baby- ta rate one 12th ours, so if we managed continued from page A8­­­ Interestingly though deep blue areas of daddies and baby mommas was incred- it like them,… 4,664 of those people the United States score far better – the ibly racist; however, I’m aware you would be alive and 220,000 of those sick remember any pertinent historical Democratic hellscapes of the likes of don’t understand. Are you aware that people would be healthy. This is not fact being pointed out that led to me Massachusetts and New York would the RNC finding a series of tokens OK. It can’t be OK. Don’t let anybody being wrong. In fairness you were score at the top of international rank- that nobody has heard of to speak out tell you this is OK. It is pathetic. right about a lot, in fact most things ings if we were independent. of a country of hundreds of millions Our total is still #1 with 6,492,744 you mentioned. I encourage you and The reality is, and remains, that the says nothing, and if anything says they cases and 193,734 deaths. We are, how- any other writer to flip back through United States has very advanced world- went token shopping? Are you able to ever, on 22 percent of the total now. previous weeks’ letters and tell me the class regions such as Massachusetts, keep it in at family gatherings? While Brazil is starting to get things into specific topics of disagreement where New York, and California which lead you implore people to vote for Trump what Americans call “in control” with I was wrong and you were right vis-à- the world in many areas including edu- are you not able to answer the ques- only 1,000 deaths a day and a stable vis the Civil War. I don’t remember it, cation and research. We have world- tion, “Are you better off now than four 40,000 new cases a day but India is real- but if I was wrong, I need to correct my class institutions that educate people years ago?” Is the economy better? Is ly taking off. India is now in second memory. in the local area and the world. We are public health better? Is racial strife/ place with 100,000 new cases each day As for God, you may or may not be connected by road to a backwater third relations better? Is crime better? Is and 1,500 deaths a day and climbing. aware but your religious tradition is world wannabe region which unsuc- vigilante justice better? Are you safer It really looks like India is going to not the only one. In some traditions, cessfully tried to break off and go it now? I know we all have biases, but take our crown because they now have it is a sign of high respect not to allow alone but for now is along for the ride. I think you’re smart enough to know more daily cases and deaths than us God’s name to be destroyed and when As for declaring that India, Brazil, that things were better 4 years ago and and it is continuing to accelerate. printing it on paper which will only and Indonesia are large economies by I ask – what changed? Countries elsewhere in the devel- be destroyed we have an easy way to virtue of them being among the top Anyone who has read this far must oped world are starting to see true sec- avoid that. Of course, police officers 10 by PPP or top 20 by nominal GDP be wondering how the COVID-19 pan- ond waves (because their first waves are individuals when they are not on I think you are missing the key met- demic in the United States is doing. actually ended). Australia had a severe the clock, off-duty, in plain clothes, ric – “per capita.” “Per capita” means For one, it seems that Trump did second wave in August (their winter), and when they retire. When they are dividing by the total population – the know how dangerous it was back in and they’ve since put it down. Spain on the clock, they are agents of the gov- number of people who have to share it. January (credit where credit is due – I is seeing infection rates similar to last ernment, whichever level they work India, Brazil, and Indonesia are large thought he was a moron who didn’t spring, and has been arresting people for. They are representatives of our countries and all of them have a high- understand). He is on tape with Bob on beaches caught violating quaran- government and are fulfilling govern- er nominal GDP than, say, Norway. Woodward explaining the danger and tine orders. Israel opened its schools ment policy. Their job is not to be India’s economy (US $2,935 billion) is then explaining his strategy of down- a few months ago, and is now seeing individuals; their job is to perform seven times the size of Norway’s (US playing and ignoring it. Those tapes daily deaths eclipse the spring peak a function on behalf of the state. Of $417 billon). Unfortunately, India’s pop- should represent the blood of nearly and infection rates per capita nearly course, police officers are people but ulation is 249x the size of Norway’s… 200,000 Americans, but we all know reaching American levels. It looks like when on the clock and being paid by So India’s GDP per capita is US$2,171 facts change no opinions. Current proj- Israel is going to impose a new lock- our tax dollars they are an organ of while Norway’s is US $77,975… That is ects are predicting 410,000 total deaths down this week. the state. Whenever anybody else is why India is considered a poor country by Dec. 31. It doesn’t matter who wins the elec- on the clock and on payroll with any despite being so big… Don’t get desensitized and numb tion in November, or who occupies the private employer, they represent their Mr. Banks – I very much appreciated to the fact that 5,088 Americans died Oval Office come February (they may employer. When any employee enforc- reading about Humpty Dumpty. We of COVID-19 last week. Don’t look differ) – this is going to be the darkest es company policy, they are extensions all can use a laugh. I encourage you to the other way knowing that 239,594 of winters. The die is cast. of the company. Police Officers get write in more and go on-record with Americans fell ill with COVID-19 last to be individuals when they are not your convictions. week. Don’t forget that our friendly Omar Har-Yarok working. Mr. Robillard – Wow. I thought you neighbors to the North have a per capi- East Brookfield The United States has the best uni- were playing a part, but you are clearly genuine in your convictions. While it versities in the world, and at least for in Zumba programs and working with now is a leader in higher education, should be no surprise that the people SILVA who come in contact with the cops continued from page A1­­­ seniors. hands down. The problem, though, is “I started taking Zumba classes at that it isn’t Americans being educated most often are the most unsavory of our society, nobody deserves to be shot Silva said. “If I keep my ears open, I also the Spencer Senior Center, and I was in our institutions to the elite level. have the ability to adapt to the changing encouraged to become an instructor,” U.S. doctoral institutions have become in the back. Nobody deserves to be choked for selling cigarettes, nobody needs of the people I serve.” Silva recalled. “I taught at the Senior internationalized. Now 56 percent of If you are interested in learning Center for a year and a half until all graduate enrollments in STEM deserves to be shot and killed for run- ning away. Jacob Blake is no saint, but more about Daughter for Hire, call 774- COVID hit. It was a huge growth expe- fields are international students. U.S. 200-6840 or send an email to daughter- rience, and it was an opportunity to citizens, on a per capita basis, are 16th he did not deserve to be shot, and hon- estly, the more these things happen, [email protected]. work with the seniors that can compare in the world for people holding doc- Looking back on her path to entrepre- to nothing. They are an amazing group torates. Before you say, “what about the more I think that our cops need to be disarmed and patrol without guns neurship, Silva credits the combination of people – they are the reason I opened Bachelor’s degrees” since they are the of her two main passions – taking part the studio.” most basic degree conferred by uni- like other developed nations. Friday, September 18, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­11 BANKS We must make it very certain metal drives? Serve cake and unprecedented temperatures that this form of treachery shall soda at USO dances? TRUE continued from page A8­­­ continued from page A8­­­ of 80 degrees across much never again endanger me or my “Well, yeah, Dad, maybe.” of the far north resulting re-election chances. Get real. Enlisting is for suck- relationship, going back to my supplies. We need action, not from extreme temperatures God Bless Me, and oh yeah, ers. What’s in it for them? $12.50 years when I owned the rights to words.” across Europe that broke America too. a week and all the SOS you can the Miss Geisha Pageant. (Those I don’t like being lied to; all records. Paris recorded a PRESIDENT’S SON, as he eat? Who would do that.? And were some times!) He’ll speak lying isn’t leadership. Doing temperature of 109F, 70,000 helps President walk off ros- don’t tell me they’d do it for to those rambunctious pilots nothing during a pandemic died in the heat wave and 40 trum: “Dad, you were awake for payback for the sailors killed at and that will be that. We have isn’t leadership. Mr. Trump billion tons of Greenland’s at least part of the briefing, you Pearl Harbor. Who cares about this completely under control. doesn’t seem to know what ice sheet melted, in this one know it’s bad, real bad. Why a bunch of suckers and losers This panic will magically disap- leadership is. And yet, the summer. didn’t you level with them?” that got themselves killed? No, pear by tomorrow. So, if you’ve Trump wagon is being rolled But Mr. Trump knows cli- What would you have me do? don’t even think about going out planned a cruise to Malaya, or out by the good people in my mate change is not a hoax, Get the car companies to start there and telling the truth to Hong Kong, or Guam, or the community. They still want just as he knew the virus making tanks and jeeps? Get the American public. They can’t Philippine Islands, or Wake to believe he is a leader. If the was not a hoax. I believe we Boeing to start making bomb- handle the truth. Island, or Midway Island, don’t virus killing 190,000 people all need to come together ers? Can you imagine the panic? “Geez, Dad, I keep underesti- cancel it. It’s all a hoax. There’s was the only lie that Trump in times like this. To help What would that do to the mar- mating you. How do you do it?” nothing to see here, folks, except has promoted it would be bad each other. We will need to kets? There go my poll numbers. Keep ‘em guessing, my boy. the biggest conspiracy in histo- enough. But it isn’t the only support each other now and No, we’ve got to downplay this. I And remember, we have noth- ry. lie we will suffer for. There is in the future. We don’t need didn’t want anybody to panic. I ing to fear but, uh, dipping poll I ask that the Congress declare his lie about climate change. to promote divisions with didn’t want to make them think numbers, or, uh, incurring the that since the unprovoked and He thinks climate change is a hatred and lies. we weren’t in control. displeasure of our friend in the dastardly attack on me by Deep China hoax. He will not allow I believe we all want to cre- “But Dad, don’t you think the Kremlin, or, uh, getting our hair State holdovers, the intelligence climate scientists to even ate a better country and safer American people would want to wet with photographers nearby, community, and the main- mention climate change, world. But Mr. Trump is not know what they’re up against, or uh …. stream conservative media, that as he promotes support for the leader to look to. so they could pull together and they all be labeled as terrorist coal, oil and gas. Last sum- fight.” organizations, and an investi- Roger Banks mer the arctic had recorded Nancy True gation be opened immediately. What would they do, enlist? Spencer Spencer Buy war bonds? Have scrap

into action. Criminal Codes, Motor Vehicle LAUDER Just look around at local REID towns that have and have not continued from page A9­­­ CARS: We have special cops Codes, etc...They all spell out all continued from page A9­­­ assigned to harass people who sorts of things for which you can built a new school recently. drive. They like to harass the really mess with people. After the MSBA that year. If MSBA Our decision on this school cop one second to harass a per- will determine our future - son, and then only three-fourths drivers of fast cars, cars with you read the statute, you can just sees that Leicester is not no insurance or no driver’s drive around for a while until interested in the project, our a proud, vibrant community of a second to eat a donut AND that values education with then find a new person to harass. licenses and the like. It’s lots of you find someone violating chances of getting accepted fun when you pick them out of one of these listed offenses and again are slim. a new school and fields or This is not an easy task. To be a community that declines honest, most cops are not up to traffic for nothing more obvi- harass them. Just last week I Last week, there was an ous than running a red light. saw a guy trying to steal a car. opinion article in this paper and deteriorates, as several this challenge day in and day towns surrounding us have out. It is just too tiring. What Sometimes you get to really heap Well, there’s this book we have that gave some false informa- the harassment on when you that says that’s not allowed. That tion and speculation. I won’t done. we do is utilize some tools to There are seniors with help us narrow down those peo- find they have drugs in the car, meant I got permission to harass go through all of the misinfor- they are drunk, or have an out- this guy. It’s a really cool system mation, but let me hit a cou- fixed incomes and families ple which we can realistically in Cherry Valley that pay too harass. standing warrant on file. that we’ve set up, and it works ple: taxes won’t go up $1,000 RUNNERS: Some people take pretty well. We seem to have a for the average homeowner much for water. It will be a The tools available to us are as sacrifice for them, especial- follows: off running just at the sight of a never-ending supply of folks to (average house is $259,000) in police officer. Nothing is quite as harass. And we get away with town. Yes, taxes will go up as ly. I would like to think we PHONE: People will call us up can solve the water problem and point out things that cause satisfying as running after them it. Why? Because for the good a debt exclusion (not a 2 1⁄2 like a beagle on the scent of a citizens who pay the tab, we try override). However, the total in due time and hope that us to focus on a person for spe- our seniors see the value in cial harassment. “My neighbor bunny. When you catch them to keep the streets safe for them, cost of $91 million becomes you can harass them for hours. and they pay us to “harass” $49 milIion for Leicester, as the new school - increased is beating his wife” is a code property value and a quali- phrase used often. This means STATUTES: When we don’t some people. MSBA gives $42 million. If have PHONES or CARS and I’m Jim Reid, and I approve of we vote the new school down ty education for their grand- we’ll come out and gives some- children. body some special harassment. have nothing better to do, there this message. and we then need to bring the are actually books that give Primary School and Middle I have lived in Leicester my Another popular one: “There’s entire life, went to Leicester us ideas for reasons to harass Jim Reid School up to code, it will a guy breaking into a house.” Schools - as did my wife and The harassment team is then put folks. They are called “Statutes”; Spencer cost approximately 32 mil- lion, with zero help from the children, taught in Leicester state. Another false sugges- and was an administrator Now that the tapes have come of an immoral character and tion- revisiting the Memorial in Leicester. I couldn’t be ROSENBERG more proud of the students continued from page A9­­­ out with the President admit- further evidence that he is not School- is not, and will never ting he understood the serious- only responsible for much of the be an option. MSBA chooses in Leicester. They are genu- ine, respectful kids and they this virus and the polls didn’t ness of COVID-19 but preferred COVID-19 carnage but that he is the school to replace. And deserve a quality education even move one point? The best to talk it down indicates more uniquely unqualified for office. another - the new school plan in a 21st century environ- economy since records had been than incompetence, it indicates How will he handle the next cri- is not the biggest and best, ment. It has been a proud kept to the worst economy since a self-serving cynicism. He bum- sis we don’t know about yet? its cost is below the average community which has risen the Great Depression and the bled in February and March Despite how mind blowing per square foot of most of the to the occasion in the past polls don’t even move 1 point? while he knew how dangerous the revelation that he under- schools built in Central Mass and one that I believe will Horrific killings caught on cam- it was yet still thought he could stood COVID-19 before it hit our in recent years. continue to do the right thing era, leading to more than than 20 talk it down and pretend it wasn’t shores but decided to pretend Leicester is an aging com- now. Please come out and million people protesting in the happening. His only excuse it wasn’t real… I still predict, munity, and our enrollment vote yes for the new school streets, and not one point? How is that if the American people not one point will change in the in schools has slowly been Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m., at can we kid ourselves that democ- know the truth they would have polls. declining. We need some 88 Huntoon Highway. racy is functioning if the last six panicked. This indicates a disre- businesses and new families months doesn’t seem to have a gard and condescension toward David Rosenberg to move into town to stay statistically significant impact? the American people. We have Spencer vibrant and progressive. A Tom Lauder just seen a continued display new school will bring these. Leicester Community Connection

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TikTok is continued from page A8­­­ First in a large bowl big enough continued from page A9­­­ to hold the onion whisk together the very popular with young people and young people are very likely to say that powder and cayenne pepper. Chill this milk and eggs. Then in another large would buy it and Trump would begrudg- they don’t think politics affects their while you prepare the onions. bowl combine the flour, paprika, cumin, ingly accept, plot twist! ByteDance, lives. Once TikTok stops working and First, cut the onions. Cut a small oregano, thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, owners of TikTok, no longer want to they are told Donald Trump signed an flat spot on the none root end of the black pepper and garlic powder. Then sell. They’re playing hardball. executive order banning it, young peo- onion. Then remove any dried or dam- put one of the cut onions in the flour In 2016, Russia interfered in our elec- ple who would otherwise be non-voters aged peels. Place the onion flat side mixture. Using your hands coat the tion to tip it to Donald Trump. Now that may come out in droves for Biden. down on a cutting board (root side up). onion with the flour mixture spreading foreign interference is in American Unfortunately we are in a new era Using a sharp knife starting about 1/2 and separating the onion to make sure elections is how the game is played, where the whole world is going to start inch from the root make a clean slice that it all gets breaded. Next dunk the Russia is back at it in 2020 and now manipulating the American populace. downward. Next turn the onion one onion into the egg mixture. Then back China wants Biden to win. Chances It seems the most cost-effective way quarter turn and make another clean into the flour mixture using your hands are that this last minute decision not to to promote a nation’s foreign policy slice downward. Follow that with two to coat the onion. sell is actually the Chinese government interests is to tweak the ego of our more quarter turns and two more clean Use a heavy pan like a dutch oven interfering with our election. They are President…sad! slices downward. You should have four and heat the oil to 375 degrees. Using a goading Trump into banning TikTok clean slices down on the onion equally skimmer ladle or tongs slowly place the which has 100 million U.S. users. spaced apart. Now cut three to four onion root side up in the hot oil. Fry for In many ways, this is genius. Trump’s Richard Taylor equal spaced cuts downward in each of about six minutes or until a deep golden ego and knee-jerk policies might impact Spencer those four sections. Then turn the onion brown. Next remove the onion to paper root side down and gently fan out those towels to drain. of view, than the caustic, divisive rheto- POWELL continued from page A9­­­ ric some conservative minds are spout- ing, in our current political battle of To achieve these goals, just like the ROBILLARD deciding what is best for our country. Chinese, the means justify then ends. supporter of: LBGTQ, BLM, Women’s continued from page A9­­­ That noise and putrid black smoke will If Biden and his band of radicals gets reproductive rights, environmental clear eventually. Reason, empathy, tol- in power no one knows what atroc- protections, affordable and accessible would these have been prevented? Do erance, compassion, and progressive ities will be committed under their early childhood care and education, we have robots and sterile areas to governance will prevail. That is what I new religion. Without God, euthana- quality and uniformly funded public care for them? Of course not. With this believe in. Those noble patriotic ideals sia becomes easy. Late term abortions education, reasonable gun control legis- Chinese Virus engineered to take them and achievable goals for our country become easy. Who knows what a radi- lation, fair voting procedures for all, the out, there is nothing we could do except are what most reasonable American cit- cal climate change activist would do to civil rights of peaceful protesters and all the path Trump is taking, the fast track- izens believe in and will work towards. protect Mother Earth? Release a new Americans, our honorable, courageous ing of vaccines and cures. We see this Patriotism does not “blow black plague? military personnel, our honorable, being roadblocked by the radical Dems smoke” in the faces of those who choose Let us all pray that never happens. ethical public servants, (including law and their news organization CNN. Why to speak out against wrongs, or who Push back against the wave of commu- abiding law enforcement members, and are these groups not blaming China? stand out with a sign to show their nist/socialist forces trying to subvert law abiding elected appointed public Could it be you don’t bite the hand that own political preferences. Patriotism America. Vote for American values officials), an ardent believer in freedom feeds you? does not include vile and vicious ver- and God by voting for the Trump/Pence of speech, (even from those espousing China and the radical Democrats bal attacks on the character of persons ticket on Nov. 3. God Bless America! conservative but intellectually invalid have one other very important thing in viewpoints), and, last but not least, a running for office that have absolute- common. They are removing God. The very proud supporter of “liberty, free- ly no basis in fact. Patriotism means new religion of the radical Democrats Mark Robillard truthfulness in debate and discussion Spencer dom, and justice for all,” American is social injustice and climate change. patriot. of issues, it means standing up for our Because patriotism does not only Constitution, for the integrity and inde- belong to those shrill, conservative pendence of each of our three separate than bring the kids back now, they KASPI quills, dipped and drowned in poison- branches of government, for our Bill of negotiated a delay to the school year continued from page A9­­­ ous ink, or, to abrasive noisemakers Rights, and for liberty, freedom, and jus- and then left months to phase in. The flaunting our flag flagrantly, up and tice for all, regardless of race, religion, teachers know that COVID cases will appointed in Gov. Baker for just roll- down Main Street, in blatant, rather gender or political views. Patriotism is increase as it gets cold so the whole ing over and not reacting to this. Gov. than respectful display, as they spew devotion to making our country live up “phasing in” will be moot. The districts Baker has taken a hands-off approach their venom forth on newsprint, or ver- to the visions of our founding fathers that are starting 100 percent remote letting us descend into local control bally, out their truck windows, pollut- and mothers, with fairness and oppor- have set November for re-assessing. chaos where local school boards don’t ing our environment, literally and figu- tunity for all within our borders, and a Short of a miracle, things will be worse have the will or tools to fight. ratively, like the black cloud of exhaust beacon of light, hope, and good example in November, not better. We could have You may have heard that “70 percent loudly and obnoxiously emitted from to the world outside. brought our students back to school of school districts have at least some their rear end. There are many other under circus tents on-time and had a hybrid learning” you should know that much more valid and thoughtful points Linette Powell is barely accurate. “Hybrid Learning” good two months before having to move Spencer in Spencer means grades K-3 are inside…but no such luck. Instead we in-school four days out of every 10 and are doing Zoom Academy and re-assess- why decisions are being made. educated parents while other kids are grades 4-12 are 100 percent remote. We ing the situation when everyone knows If it is up to the teacher’s union and left to fend for themselves and Fortnite need a new metric - “in-person adjust- it will be worse. is not informed by data, then we really looks a lot more fun. ed school percentage.” In Spencer, on We need to be asking ourselves and ought to look at a union deserving of To the Spencer-East Brookfield a given weekday, only 12 percent of our school board, what are the criteria being busted. school committee: how many phases enrolled students will be in-school. for re-opening? Is it based on data such Remote learning is not as good as are there between our 12 percent start Granted, better than the zero percent as local new cases, r-naught, positivity in-person education for a variety of rea- and 100 percent of the kids in school 100 in the largest school districts in this rate, national cases, etc.? Is the decision sons. It totally abdicates the childcare percent of time? What are the criteria state, but still not great. based on parent surveys and if so, how role of schools, and requires intensive for moving from phase to phase? How Many districts are “phasing the stu- frequently will they be sent out? Is the parental involvement making it more often will it be re-assessed? dents in” which is a ploy to throw away decision based on the arbitrary feelings akin to teacher assisted homeschooling. the window we have of low numbers of of school board members which may or Remote learning is driving inequality cases. Respiratory illnesses increase may not be informed by the data? Is the Tanya Kaspi as some kids pod up with other kids greatly in the colder months so rather decision left up to the teacher’s union? Spencer We the people deserve to know how and and are assisted by involved and highly

WASHINGTON the LASD. There were massive protests and everybody in public life has a part continued from page A9­­­ in Los Angeles however it didn’t make to play. Things are worse than they were LETTERS national news because George Floyd’s four years ago. Sheriff’s Department released all video killing produced more protests because Outside the hospital where the two footage. The footage clearly showed the his killing was recorded by witnesses deputies shot this weekend were being Extra! Extra! Read All About It! cops as innocent victims. What was and livestreamed to Facebook before the treated, there was a small protest, and striking is that it seems when the cops footage could be destroyed. Where is the some very insensitive things were said, We think you’re important enough to tell footage of Andrés Guardado’s death? such as “I hope they die.” While whol- all our readers to turn to the Opinion pages are victims, the footage gets released instantly to help bring those responsi- In 2019, a lawsuit was filed by eight ly inappropriate to wish people dead, and read your Letters to the Editor. ble to justice… But when the cops are LASD deputies described a violent gang it isn›t hard to see why there would guilty or it isn’t quite clear the video called The “Banditos” which is a frater- be extreme anger. Several arrests were But first, you have to write us! nal club for LA deputies. Critics allege made in front of that hospital, includ- Mail your letters to the Spencer New footage is suppressed, it takes protests to get released, it takes riots before it that the group violently harasses, intim- ing Josie Huang, a journalist who was Leader, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA gets released, it takes court orders, the idates, and retaliates against civilians wearing press credentials on a lanyard footage gets misplaced, sometimes we and other officers. Similar cliques, fra- around her neck. Huang’s phone contin- 01550. ternal groups, or clubs have been in ued to record as she was being arrested, Or e-mail your letters to the editor at never see it, sometimes it is leaked, etc. Video footage protects the innocent the LASD in one form or another since and she can be heard repeatedly iden- news@stone bridge press.news. and condemns the guilty – we need to the 1970’s. They have hierarchical struc- tifying herself as a reporter and shout- demand that body cams be required tures, intensive recruitment, hazing of ing “KPCC,” a National Public Radio You’ll need to provide your name and younger officers, and resistance to out- station. She also yelled, “You’re hurt- place of residence, along with a phone policing accessories and that all footage is public record. siders. ing me!” and cried out in pain. Huang number, so we can verify the letter is yours. Even though shooting people in a car Just as I logged into my email today, I is an award-journalist and initially the We don’t have a set limit, but if you keep for just doing their job is unequivocally saw a story about a black man who was LASD refused to provide details about arrested and beaten in Georgia because what happened but later accused her of it around 600 words or so, you’re going unacceptable, it would do us good to ana- lyze some of the background… he was a passenger in a car which was “obstructing justice” and “interfering to have a better chance at seeing all your On Aug. 31 Dijon Kizzee, a 29-year-old pulled over and questioned why he need- with a lawful arrest”. Huang claims she words in print. black man, was shot and killed by LA ed to give ID to the cop since he wasn’t was documenting the arrest and her driving. His girlfriend livestreamed a video from the scene backs that up. The If you want to write a bit longer about a County Sheriff’s Deputies in the back while running away. Mr. Kizzee was video where 2 deputies were on top of LASD claimed she didn’t have press cre- particular issue, maybe a guest Your Turn stopped in broad daylight while riding the guy punching him while the girl- dentials while other witnesses recorded column is your cup a bicycle for an unspecified “code vio- friend screams he can’t breathe and a her arrest and her lanyard was clearly kid yells “Daddy!” The man was arrest- visible. Huang was released from jail of tea. If you do lation.” The Sheriff’s Department state- ment was that Mr. Kizzee abandoned ed for “suspicion of obstructing officers at 4am with a black eye, bruises, and that, try to keep it the bike and fled on foot when he saw and battery.” This is part of the reality scrapes. between 700-800 the cruiser make a U-turn toward him. black people in America face, and it is The way this reporter was treated is unacceptable. absolutely and unequivocally unaccept- words. He evaded them for several blocks and when they found him there was a scuf- All the while, we have seen the recent able in the United States of America. Remember, fle, he fled, and he got shot in the back. killings/shootings of Breanna Taylor, Shame on anybody who would vote for libelous remarks I’m sure Dijon Kizzee was not going George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Jacob or support a president who has labeled Blake, and so many others yet nothing is journalists enemies of the state. and/or personal to win citizen of the year, and perhaps there was a great reason to shoot him in being done. Nothing happens in a vacu- We are in a dangerous tit-for-tat where attacks are a no-no the back…but I want to know, where is um. We saw indefensible police action in illegal and unacceptable things are done and could lead that footage? Minneapolis segue into protests which in retaliation between major groups to turned into riots as it took days and settle the score from the last illegal and to your letter not On June 18, the LASD shot and killed Andrés Guardado. Guardado was an weeks to charge those responsible with unacceptable act. being published. 18-year old Latino man shot in the back crimes. Nothing happens in a vacuum. Don’t So, what are you while running away from deputies in an Worse still, the President of the United let Donald Trump forget under whose States is fanning the flames. We have watch this carnage is under. Don’t let waiting for? Start alley way. The owner of the property said there were several cameras at the scene descended into chaos with vigilante him paint his Democratic challenger as writing! including surveillance footage which justice from right-wing militias during the cause for the mess he’s created and was taken and destroyed by the police. A Trump’s presidency. We are now start- exacerbated. whistleblower within the LASD has tes- ing to find vigilante justice against tified that Guardado was murdered as the institution of policing. This type of Terrance Washington part of an initiation into a gang within chaos and disorder is bad for the entire Spencer country. We are in a state of disorder

DEMOCRATS hide the absolute fraud that he is. I ing the Biden-Harris voice in local continued from page A1­­­ can’t continue to sit around and do neighborhoods. Volunteers also operate nothing. We need a president like Joe a weekly internal phone bank calling are cast on or before Nov. 3. Biden who my children can and system that uses scripts and personal “My passion and stake in this elec- will look up to as a true leader and stories channeled to families. Moreover, tion is for my own two children,” added role model. He will restore hope for the campaign uses text and postcard Kane, a former newspaper editor who this country again. All our current initiatives to reach even more voters. now runs his own music therapy busi- President has done is cre- Residents living in the Brookfields, ness in Brookfield. “Today, they see ate chaos and divide us.” Spencer, Southbridge, and Sturbridge a President who lies, cheats, misdi- can contact Kane for more information rects blame, accepts no responsibility, There are more than 100 volun- on how to get involved at any level. and does everything in his power to teer campaign captains across the Send an email to tim@kanedrums. Commonwealth, committed to spread- com, or send a text to 774-757-7636. Friday, September 18, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­13 POLICE REPORTS Spencer Police Lecister Police WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 LEICESTER POLICE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 12:09-12:34 a.m.: buildings checked, 1:29 a.m.: debris in road (Stafford secure; 12:38 a.m.: disturbance (Church INVESTIGATE ROLLOVERS Street, Oxford), referred; 7:51 a.m.: Street), rep. yelling/screaming; 1:04 investigation (Winslow Avenue), ser- a.m.: building checked, secure; 1:10 vices rendered; 8:49 a.m.: assist other a.m.: suspicious mv (Howe Road), agency (Stafford Street), services ren- investigated; 1:20-1:33 a.m.: buildings dered; 9:51 a.m.: investigation (Chapel checked, secure; 1:48 a.m.: intelli- Street), services rendered; 12:41 p.m.: gence/parole (West Main Street), info investigation (Chapel Street), services taken; 2:10 a.m.: buildings checked, rendered; 3:51 p.m.: welfare check secure; 4:55 a.m.: medical/general (Whittemore Street), report taken; 5:10 (Main Street); 7:38 a.m.: medical/gen- p.m.: disabled mv (Main Street), assist- eral (Howe Village); 7:40 a.m.: 911 call ed; 5:48 p.m.: investigation (South (West Main Street), misdial; 7:41 a.m.: Main Street), services rendered; animal complaint (Thompson Pond 11:55 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), Road), fawn in pond; 10:27 a.m.: acci- Susan J. Moquin, 41, 218 Queen Street, dent (Paxton Road), report taken; 10:27 Worcester, warrant, arrest. a.m.: officer wanted (Mechanic Street), FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 welfare check; 10:29 a.m.: medical/ 1:33 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- general (Charlton Road); 10:54 a.m.: bal warning; 10:48 a.m.: fraud (Green mv complaint (Main Street), unsafe Street), report taken; 11:23 a.m.: operation; 11:01 a.m.: medical/gener- restraining order service (Stafford al (Pioneer Valley Drive); 11:03 a.m.: Street), served; 1:04 p.m.: suspicious mv fraud (Main Street), identify theft; 11:20 (Crestwood Road), no action required; a.m.: animal complaint (West Main 1:12 p.m.: assist citizen (Soojians Street), question re: baby bird; 11:29 Drive); 2:38 p.m.: assist citizen a.m.: parking complaint (Chestnut (Soojians Drive), services rendered; Street), info taken; 11:52 a.m.: med- 6:44 pm.: erratic operator (Stafford ical/general (Pioneer Valley Drive); Street), referred; 7:49 p.m.: accident 11:55 a.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), Photo Courtesy (Winslow Avenue), report taken; 7:58 open line; 12:27 p.m.: fire/woods/grass Fire crews respond to a rollover accident in Leicester. p.m.: investigation (Pleasant Street), (Temple Street), spill in roadway; 1:04 name and address redacted from police p.m.: animal complaint (Greenville LEICESTER – Police responded Adventure Preschool. log, accosting/annoying another per- Street), missing cat; 3:54 p.m.: medi- to a pair of rollover crashes within A short time later, the second roll- son, report taken; 9:40 p.m.: assist citi- cal/general (Cherry Street); 4:20 p.m.: hours of each other last Wednesday. over took place in the area of 451 zen (Soojians Drive), spoken to. abandoned 911 call (West Main Street), The first of the Sept. 9 wrecks Marshall Street. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 no contact; 4:27 p.m.: disorderly con- occurred on Main Street (Route No life-threatening injuries were 12:42 a.m.: noise complaint (Deer duct (Main Street), investigated; 4:36 9) during the morning commute. reported in either incident. Pond Road), services rendered; 2:12 p.m.: multiple LTC issued/4 (West The road was shut down for hours As of press time, police had not a.m.: suspicious mv (Mannville Street), Main Street), assisted; 4:42 p.m.: medi- as emergency crews responded. announced any charges against the services rendered; 10:00 a.m.: inves- cal/general (Hastings Road); 5:25 p.m.: Significant damage was done to the drivers involved. tigation (Main Street), services ren- officer wanted (West Main Street), curbing, signage, and lawn of Great dered; 11:14 a.m.: domestic disturbance spoken to; 8:26 p.m.: medical/general (Henshaw Street), services rendered; (Elm Street); 10:50 p.m.: 911 call (High 1:09 p.m.: welfare check (Henshaw Street), no emergency; (Total daily mv (Clark Road, Maple Street), tickets p.m.: vandalism (Valley Street), inves- Street), services rendered; 6:34 p.m.: stops – 9). issued; sometime between 9:59-11:49 tigated; 10:28 p.m.: 911 call (West Main welfare check (Mayflower Circle), spo- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 p.m.: officer wanted (Holmes Street), Street), accidental; 11:33 p.m.: commer- ken to; 7:03 p.m.: welfare check (Main 12:31 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; Michael E. Renaud, 20 Holmes Street, cial alarm (West Main Street), services Street), assisted; 8:29 p.m.: suspicious 12:41 a.m.: disturbance (Mechanic Spencer, arrest warrants/4, failure to rendered; 11:45 p.m.: building checked, mv (Mulberry Street), spoken to; 8:56 Street), neighbor fighting; 12:55 a.m.: register as sex offender, arrest; (Total secure; (Total daily mv stops – 4). p.m.: investigation (Main Street), ser- building checked, secure; 12:55 a.m.: daily mv stops – 35) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 vices rendered. DPW call (West Main Street), street- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 12:00 a.m.: parking violation SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 light out; 1:01-1:28 a.m.: buildings 12:46 a.m.: disturbance (Main (Prospect Street), ticket issued; 12:11 12:51 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main checked, secure; 1:29 a.m.: medical/ Street), noise complaint; 1:04-1:25 a.m.: disabled mv (West Main Street), Street), no action required; 2:39 a.m.: general (Maple Street); 1:55-2:31 a.m.: a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 1:26 assisted; 12:18-12:32 a.m.: buildings abandoned 911 (Olney Street), services buildings checked, secure; 9:11 a.m.: a.m.: parking violation (Casey Street), checked, secure; 12:40 a.m.: parking rendered; 4:24 a.m.: suspicious person animal complaint (Charlton Road), ticket issued; 1:29-1:46 a.m.: buildings violation (Grove Street), ticket issued; (Pleasant Street), services rendered; kittens living under shed; 10:17 a.m.: checked, secure; 2:52 a.m.: medical/ 12:41 a.m.: officer wanted (Wilson 10:45 a.m.: assist citizen (Pitcairne fraud (Cottage Street), claims was general (Clark Road), lift assist; 4:35 Street), info taken; 12:57 a.m.: parking Avenue), spoken to; 11:43 a.m.: mutual scammed; 12:10 p.m.: officer wanted a.m.: residential alarm (East Charlton violation (Bell Street), ticket issued; aid (Pleasant Street, Paxton), services (West Main Street), spoken to; 12:23 Road), services rendered; 6:42 a.m.: 1:14-1:31 a.m.: buildings checked, rendered; 1:37 p.m.: property found p.m.: animal complaint (Point Eastalee medical/general (Meadow Road); 7:43 secure; 2:16 a.m.: commercial alarm (Soojians Drive), services rendered; Drive), barking dog; 12:56 p.m.: medi- a.m.: medical/general (Main Street); (West Main Street), services ren- 4:52 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- cal/general (Salem Street); 1:36 p.m.: 7:44 a.m.: officer wanted (Pleasant dered; 3:01 a.m.: disturbance (Main bal warning; 5:03 p.m.: investigation animal complaint (Temple Street), dog Street), female on porch; 8:42 a.m.: Street), services rendered; 7:45 a.m.: (Rawson Street), services rendered. attack; 2:31 p.m.: abandoned 911 call 911 call (West Main Street), open open door/window (Valley Street), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 (Greenville Street), no contact; 2:39 line; 9:59 a.m.: accident (Main Street), secured; 9:03 a.m.: DPW call (Pleasant 1:10 a.m.: noise complaint (Church p.m.: animal complaint (Grant Street), report taken; 11:29 a.m.: mv complaint Street), low-hanging wires; 9:26 a.m.: Street), no action required; 3:26 p.m.: found loose pug; 3:22 p.m.: medical/ (Browning Pond Road), speeding; 11:39 abandoned 911 call (Sampson Street), mv stop (Parker Street), no action general (West Main Street); 3:30 p.m.: a.m.: elderly matter (Lincoln Street), no contact; 9:35 a.m.: animal com- required; 3:27 p.m.: assist citizen accident (West Main Street), report spoken to; 12:22 p.m.: animal complaint plaint (Pleasant Street), missing cat; (Redfield Road), spoken to; 5:05 p.m.: taken; 4:42 p.m.: restraining order ser- (West Main Street), donation to ACO; 10:28 a.m.: suspicious persons (Valley suspicious activity (Marshall Street), vice (West Main Street); 5:37 p.m.: b&e/ 12:31 p.m.: mv complaint (West Main Street), investigated; 12:05 p.m.: med- unable to locate; 5:11 p.m.: gunshots residence (Smithville Road), house Street), erratic operator; 12:55 p.m.: ical/general (West Main Street); 12:31 heard (Lake Avenue), investigated. broken into; 7:07 p.m.: juvenile matter 911 call (West Main Street), no contact; p.m.: disturbance (Park Street), public 6:02 p.m.: assist citizen (Brookside (Paxton Road), teens making threats; 12:56 p.m.: officer wanted (Briarcliff pot smoking; 1:32 p.m.: accident (North Drive), report taken. 7:10 p.m.: animal complaint (West Lane), ATV inquiry; 1:10 p.m.: mv com- Spencer Road), report taken; 1:56 p.m.: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Main Street), loose dog; 7:30 p.m.: mv plaint (North Spencer Road), speeding; parking complaint (Summit Street), 12:39 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), complaint (Main Street), erratic oper- 1:59 p.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), ser- services rendered; 2:49 p.m.: forced Robert Joseph Frazier, Junior, 41, 125 ator; 7:43 p.m.: officer wanted (West vices rendered; 2:07 p.m.: medical/gen- entry (Church Street), door kicked in; Charlton Street, Rochdale, OUI liquor, Main Street), rep. harassment; 8:09 eral (West Main Street); 3:01 p.m.: 911 3:25 p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), negligent operation, failure to stop/ p.m.: officer wanted (Bixby Road), call (Main Street), accidental; 4:07 p.m.: spoken to; 3:51 p.m.: bylaw violation yield, arrest; 1:35 a.m.: noise com- clothes stolen; 8:24 p.m.: officer wanted elderly matter (Lincoln Street), spo- (Sunset Lane), citation issued; 4:04 plaint (Church Street), report taken; (Main Street), trailer parked in road; ken to; 5:17 p.m.: fraud (Howe Village), p.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street) 5:16 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spo- 8:30 p.m.: accident (West Main Street), re: strange call; 7:12 p.m.: DPW call spoken to re: harassment; 4:50 p.m.: ken to; 7:27 p.m.: suspicious activity info taken; 8:38 p.m.: parking violation (Mechanic Street), TV on sidewalk; multiple LTC issued/3 (West Main (Whittemore Street), spoken to; 9:25 (Grove Street), ticket issued; 8:56 p.m.: 7:38 p.m.: mv complaint (Route 49), mcs Street), assisted; 5:27 p.m.: medical/ a.m.: assist citizen (Huntoon Memorial mv complaint (West Main Street), racing; 8:02 p.m.: mv complaint (Main overdose (West Main Street); 5:28 p.m.: Highway), spoken to; 11:00 a.m.: van- referred; 9:45 p.m.: building checked, Street), erratic operator; 8:19 p.m.: animal complaint (Bond Street), loose dalism (Chapel Street), spoken to; 12:39 secure; 9:54 p.m.: suspicious mv (West building checked, secure; 8:45 p.m.: dog; 6:47 p.m.: RV complaint (Lake p.m.: disturbance (Stafford Street), Main Street), spoken to; 11:40-11:46 911 call (West Main Street), hang-up; Whittemore Drive), dirt bikes in area; spoken to; 4:48 p.m.: arrest warrant p.m.: buildings che cked, secure; (Total 8:45 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Charlton 7:21 p.m.: accident (Howe Road), mv vs service (McCarthy Avenue), unable to daily mv stops – 29). Road), no contact; 9:19-9:29 p.m.: build- deer; 9:47 p.m.: medical/general (Vine serve; 5:02 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 ings checked, secure; 9:53 p.m.: park- Street); 10:17 p.m.: abandoned 911 call spoken to; 5:26 p.m.: larceny (Soojians 12:01-1:01 a.m.: buildings checked, ing violation (Prospect Street), ticket (Howe Village); 10:32 p.m.: medical/ Drive), report taken; 6:34 p.m.: parking secure; 1:15 a.m.: juvenile matter issued; 10:45 p.m.: disturbance (South general (Maple Street); 10:33-11:08 p.m.: complaint (Town Beach Road), ser- (Temple Street), teens being destruc- Street), noise complaint; 11:46 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; (Total daily vices rendered; 6:35 p.m.: investigation tive; 1:16 a.m.: medical/overdose building checked, secure; 11:52 p.m.: mv stops -22). (Sandy Circle), services rendered; 6:45 (Sunset Lane); 1:46 a.m.: medical/gen- officer wanted (West Main Street), info TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 p.m.: erratic operator (Stafford Street), eral (Howe Village), lift assist; 4:23 taken; 11:55 p.m.: buildings checked, 12:14-12:27 a.m.: buildings checked, unable to locate; 7:13 p.m.: investiga- a.m.: medical/general (Whittemore secure; (Total daily mv stops – 28). secure; 12:35 a.m.: parking violation tion (Sandy Circle), services rendered; Court); 6:27 a.m.: medical/general SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (Grove Street), ticket issued; 12:55- 7:54 p.m.: assist other PD (Pleasant (South Spencer Road); 9:05 a.m.: com- 12:13 a.m.: suspicious mv (Paxton 2:40 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; Street, Paxton), services rendered; 9:32 mercial alarm (Water Street), services Road), investigated; 12:25 a.m.: distur- 9:51 a.m.: lost/found (Main Street), p.m.: mv stop (Mannville Street), name rendered; 10:01 a.m.: suspicious mv bance (Wilson Avenue), verbal alterca- debit card found; 10:22 a.m.: 911 call and address redacted from police log, (Lloyd Dyer Drive), info taken; 10:05 tion; 12:52-1:18 a.m.: buildings checked, (Ash Street), accidental; 11:52 a.m.: unlicensed operation, criminal appli- a.m.: DPW call (Lake Street), glass secure; 1:21 a.m.: medical/general 911 call (Charlton Road), accidental; cation issued; 9:47 p.m.: assist citizen in roadway; 10:47 a.m.: officer wanted (Lloyd Dyer Drive); 1:23-2:02 a.m.: build- 12:22 p.m.: bylaw violation (Thompson (Main Street), spoken to; 10:43 p.m.: (Mechanic Street), cement truck block- ings checked, secure; 8:24 a.m.: officer Pond Road), truck rem. water from welfare check (Pleasant Street), trans- ing roadway; 11:22 a.m.: medical/gen- wanted (West Main Street), spoken pond; 12:41 p.m.: officer wanted (South ported to hospital. eral (Church Street); 12:55 a.m.: officer to; 9:57 a.m.: medical/general (Main Spencer Road), re: stay away order; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 wanted (West Main Street), issues w/ Street); 10:30 a.m.: accident (Barclay 12:52 p.m.: parking complaint (Summit 1:27 a.m.: erratic operator (Stafford ex-tenant; 3:37 p.m.: fraud (West Main Road), mv vs deer; 10:52 a.m.: medical/ Street), services rendered; 1:03 p.m.: Street), unable to locate; 2:35 a.m.: mv Street), unemployment scam; 5:01 p.m.: general (Elm Street); 12:15 p.m.: com- disabled mv (Main Street), assisted; stop (South Street), verbal warning; accident (West Main Street), report mercial alarm (Water Street), services 1:46 p.m.: fraud (Main Street), SS scam 9:06 a.m.: accident (Sandy Circle), taken; 5:35 p.m.: accident (West Main rendered; 1:14 p.m.: 911 call (Grove call; 1:46 p.m.: medical/general (Maple report taken; 3:26 p.m.: investigation Street), report taken; 5:49 p.m.: lost/ Street), misdial; 1:20 p.m.: fire alarm Street); 2:39 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Soojians Drive), services rendered; found (West Main Street), lost wallet; (Main Street), services rendered; 1:54 (West Main Street), accidental; 2:53 3:33 p.m.: assist other PD (South Main 6:02 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main p.m.: officer wanted (Mechanic Street), p.m.: restraining order service X 2 Street), services rendered; 3:55 p.m.: Street), spoken to; 6:29 p.m.: animal needles found in yard; 2:12 p.m.: medi- (West Main Street); 3:17 p.m.: restrain- investigation (Town Beach Road), ser- complaint (Smithville Road), sick cal/general (Howe Village), lift assist; ing order service (Lakeshore Drive); vices rendered; 4:09 p.m.: welfare check skunk; 6:46 p.m.: fire alarm (Spring 2:39 p.m.: juvenile matter (Chestnut 3:31 p.m.: LTC issued/2 (West Main (Main Street), services rendered; 4:21 Street), CO detector; 7:15 p.m.: medi- Street), spoken to; 2:41 p.m.: officer Street), assisted; 4:01 p.m.: suspicious p.m.: welfare check (Ingram Road), cal/general (Sullivan Street); 7:18 p.m.: wanted (Thompson Pond Road), cable mv (Browning Pond Road), info taken; services rendered; 5:14 p.m.: mv stop animal complaint (Kingsbury Road), over powerline; 3:22 p.m.: missing per- 4:41 p.m.: medical/general (Chestnut (Soojians Drive), name and address cows in the road; 8:07 p.m.: officer son/juvenile (Lloyd Dyer Drive), run- Street); 7:05 p.m.: medical/gener- redacted from police log, op w/sus- wanted (Sullivan Street), spoken to; away; 3:35 p.m.: mv lockout (Lacaire al (Clark Road); 7:12 p.m.: fire alarm pended license, mv towed; 6:18 p.m.: 8:09 p.m.: 911 call (Wire Village Road), Lane), assisted; 3:43 p.m.: 911 call (West (Main Street), services rendered; 8:09 assist other PD (South Main Street), open line; 8:13 p.m.: fireworks com- Main Street), hang-up; 4:54 p.m.: officer p.m.: residential alarm (Water Street), services rendered; 8:04 p.m.: mv stop plaint (Ethier Drive), info taken; 8:53 wanted (West Main Street), Auburn services rendered; 8:28 p.m.: medical/ (Pleasant Street), verbal warning; 8:14 p.m.: fireworks complaint (Hastings PD bolo; 5:03 p.m.: suspicious persons general (Jolicoeur Road); 9:04 p.m.: p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), verbal Road), gunshots heard; 9:12 p.m.: aban- (Paxton Road), poss. drunk female; mv stop (West Main Street), Erin M. warning; 9:13 p.m.: mv stop (Soojians doned 911 call (Paxton Road), acciden- 7:00 p.m.: 911 call (North Spencer Shannon, 21, 649 Podunk Road, East Drive), verbal warning. tal; 9:20 p.m.: suspicious persons (R. Road), hang-up; 7:24 p.m.: disturbance Brookfield, warrant, arrest. Jones Road), investigated; 9:50 p.m.: (Lincoln Street), lg. gathering/loud # # # suspicious mv (Greenville Street), spo- music; 7:54 p.m.: building checked, # # # ken to; 9:50 p.m.: building checked, secure; 8:08 p.m.: animal complaint secure; 9:54 p.m.: parking violations (Howe Road), calf in roadway; 8:23 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, September 18, 2020

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SHREWSBURY – Waterfront – Flint Pond w/Direct Boating Access to Lake Quinsigamond! The OXFORD – 377 Main St! 9 Rm Center Hall Colonial! .59 Acre Corner WEBSTER – 10 Wyman St! Webster Lake DOUGLAS – 102 SE Main St! Start Packing! Spacious 9 Rm Colonial! 2.23 Acres! Neighborhood Access at Lakeside Beach Center Island Granite Kit w/Soft Close Cabs, SS Appliances! Slider to 24’ Deck! Open Quiet of Flint, All the Action of Quinsig! Privacy Galore on Sargents Island – 4.27 Acres – 2,000’ Lot! Charm of Yesteryear! Eat-In Frplcd Granite Kit w/Updated Cab- & State Boat Ramp Near-by! 10,000’ Lot! Floor Plan! Hickory Wood Floors throughout the Kit, Din & Liv Rms, all w/Recessed Waterfront! Beautiful Sunrises & Sunsets! Looking for a Getaway, Principal Residence or Second inets, Frplcd Din Rm w/ Built-in China Cabinet & Butler Closet! Gra- 1 Level Living! 11 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Lighting! 1st Flr Office or Possible 4th Bdrm w/Oak Hrdwd Flr! Full Bath in the Hall! 2nd Home, Winters in Florida, Summers on the Island! Tons of Potential, Do a Little or Do a Lot! 4+ cious Foyer! Spacious Frplcd Liv Rm! Breezeway to a Home Office or Baths! Room for the Extended Family! 2 Flr w/Full Dble Vanity Bthrm & 3 Comfortable Bdrms, all w/Beautiful Wood Laminate an Unfinished Cathedral Ceiling Fam Rm or Craft Rm! Sit on the Front Complete Living Quarters! A/C! LP Gas Flrs! Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Ceiling Fan, Bay Window overlooking the Rm, 1 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath “A” Frame with the Ability to Finish the Walk-out Lower Level, add a Family Back Yard and a Master Bath! Lower Level w/2 Finished Rms, Utility Rm w/Laundry Porch and Enjoy Morning Coffee or Evening Tea! Huge 2-Car Garage Heat! Town Services! 2 Driveways! Fenced Rm, Bdrm, Bathrm! Nature Abounds, Visited by Deer, Fox, Eagles & More! In Time for Summer! Back Yard! 2 Sheds! $189,900.00 and Half Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! Recent C/Air, Heat & Roof! 24x26 2 Car Detached $579,900.00 w/Loft-Storage Area! Mature Tree Studded Yard! $339,000.00 Garage! Huge Shed! Nearby Nature Trails & Wallum Lake Beach! $379,900.00

SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT – 112 Gore Rd! NORTH POND! Sucker Brook Cove! WEBSTER LAKE HOLDEN – 315 Holden St! 6 Rm WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT - 3 Lakeview Rd! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Ideal Summer or GRAFTON – 168 Brigham Hill Rd! 8 Rm Garrison Colonial set on 1.3Acres! 8 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath Ranch is Ready for You! Southwestern Exposure! Ranch! Meticulously Maintained! 2 4 Comfortable Bdrms & 2 Full Bthrms! Freshly Painted, Floors Recently Gorgeous Sunsets! Unique Waterfront! An Open Floor Plan! Lake Views Spacious Bdrms, Full Tiled Bath & 1 Yr Round 6 Rm Ranch! Western Expo – Beautiful Sunsets! Near All the Excitement that “Indian Ranch” Car Garage! Move In Ready! Granite Refinished! Spacious Kit w/Lunch Counter! SS Appliances w/Gas Cook-Top! from Nearly All Rooms! 2x6 Construction! Energy Efficient Blinds in provides, Dining, Concerts & the Indian Princess! An Arched Bridge to Your Own Private Island, a Great Grand Dining Rm for Family Gatherings! 19x26 Living Rm w/Pellet Stove! Every Room! 4 Oil Tanks - Fill Up Once a Year! C/Air! Gas Fireplace! Oak Cabinet Kit w/Tiled Back Splash & JennAir Stove! Frplc Liv Rm! Fam Place to Enjoy the Lake from! Open Flr Plan! Being Sold Fully Furnished! Recent Kit w/Quartz Counters, Master Bdrm w/Dble Closets & Hot Tub! Bright & Airy Mudroom out to the Whole House Fan! Meticulously Cared For! Large workshop! 3 Car Rm! Gleaming Hrdwds! Perfect Yard Breakfast Bar, SS Appliances, Tile Flr & Recessed Lighting! Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr, 6x14 Lake Facing Picture 2 Car Garage! Furnace & Hot Water Tank 5 Years Young! Radon tested at 2.5! Garage! Carport! 2 Sheds w/Electric! Back Yard is Perfect for Family w/Major Landscaping this Year! Window & Stone Frplc! 3 Remodeled Bdrms w/Ceiling Fans & Hrdwd Flrs! Master w/Bath & Laundry Newer Roof on Garage & Breezeway! New Well Water Tank Installed! Title V Gatherings! Plenty of Off Street Parking! Summer is Here! $539,900.00 New Roof 2019! $344,900.00 in-hand! Property Abuts Grafton Land Trust - Hiking Trails Right Out Your Back Closet! Screen Porch w/Lake Views! Dock! Carport! Shed! Still Time for this Summer! $579,900.00 Door! Convenient to Routes 90, 9 & 20! Immediate Occupancy! $449,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 62 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 51’ Level Waterfront WEBSTER LAKE - 11 Bay View Rd! One of the Lake’s Premier Properties! 9,822’ of Nice! .68 Acres of Park Like Grounds! 297’ Waterfront! $4 Million Spent, Nothing Spared! 17 Rms! 5 Water View Bdrms, 5.5 Bathrms! Brazilian Cherry Hrdwd Flrs, Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Panoramic Lake Views! 11 Rms, 6 Bdrms, Grand & Spiral Stairways! Elevator, Ground Flr to Master Suite! In-door Resistance Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Bthrm w/Steam 4 Bathrooms, 3,269’ A/C’d Colonial! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Formal Din Rm w/ Shower off Exercise Rm! Billiard Rm! Media Rm! Center Isl Granite Kit w/Viking Gas Range, Sub-Zero Frig, Pantry & Breakfast Cherry Hrdwds! Lake Facing Liv Rm w/Cathedrals, Cherry Hrdwds! Slider to Waterfront Bar! Open Flr Plan! Din Area, Fam Rm w/Entertainment Center w/Wet Bar! Formal Din Rm, Frplc Liv Rm & Atrium! Library Deck! Spacious 1st Flr Master Bdrm w/Full Bath, Cherry Hrdwds & Walk-in Closet! w/Deck! Waterfront Master Suite w/Office, Bdrm w/Triple Glass Dr to Private Deck w/Lake Views, 3 Walk-in Closets, Bathrm w/Multi-Head Shower, Whirlpool, Dble Vanity, Separate Commode/Bidet/Sink Area! 16 Z’s of Updated Geothermal Heat/A/C! Frplcd Lower Level Fam Rm! 1st & 2nd Flr Laundries! 2 Car Garage! $949,900.00 Recessed Lights & Fire Sprinklers Through Out! 3 Car Garage! Generator! Slate Roof! Reward Yourself! $2,499,900.00

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Wright Co. for several He leaves his sis- years. ters, Sheila Rygiel and In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- her husband Edward tions may be made to the Diabetes of West Brookfield, Foundation, New England Chapter, and Ann Noga and American Diabetes Association, her husband Alan 260 Cochituate Road, Suite 200, of Southbridge, 5 Framingham, MA 01701 or at https:// nieces, 1 nephew, donations.diabetes.org 8 great-nieces and 2 A Graveside Service in St. John great-nephews. He Cemetery in Worcester is being was predeceased by his infant brother, planned for a later date. Billy in 1957, and his brother, Dennis Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East in 2017. He was also predeceased by his Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- step-father, Alan Stone in 2010, and a ing his family with arrangements. nephew, Damian Maestro in 2012. He An online guest book is available at was born in Worcester, son of the late varnumfuneralhome.com Ruth E. (Cummings) Stone who died in

Photo Courtesy Thelma Quigley, 99 This week’s second picture shows a happy angler with his first King salmon of the year. Photo courtesy of Fat Nancy’s Tackle shop in Pulaski, N.Y. NORTH BROOKFIELD- Thelma Thelma was a loving and devot- (Vorce) Quigley, 99, of North Brookfield, ed wife, mother, grandmother and The California wild- Upstate New York died on Thursday, September 10, 2020, great-grandmother. She loved all fires continue to burn, Salmon River started to at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled sports but especially driving her car costing the lives of The Great see King Salmon being Care Center. and going for “spins”. A favorite des- residents and wildlife caught at the mouth of the She leaves her tination was Quabbin Reservoir, to in California and sur- Outdoors river last week. Action daughter, Judith watch eagles and enjoy nature. rounding states. The should start to blow wide Ducasse and her She was an active member of the dangerous smoke con- RALPH open this week. They to husband David of North Brookfield Senior Center for ditions are affecting air need water badly. Once Old Orchard Beach, many years. quality, and will contin- TRUE the flow of water increas- Maine/Naples, FL. A Private Graveside Service will be ue to impact the plan- es, and we have a few cool and her son, Brad held in Walnut Grove Cemetery in et. Loss of homes and days to lower the water T. Quigley and his North Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, property in the area is catastrophic, temperature, fishing on the river should wife Cheryl of West memorial donations in Thelma’s name and we need to step back and take a be great, and will last for several weeks. Brookfield; her sister, may be made to: North Brookfield moment to reflect on the people that The states fall trout stocking should Sybil Sandman of North Brookfield Senior Center, 29 Forest Street, North have been impacted by these terrible start as soon as the water tempera- as well as 5 grandchildren and 13 Brookfield, MA, 01535. events that seem to have no end in sight, ture cools down. Low water in some great-grandchildren. Thelma was pre- Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East and are being blamed on global warm- ponds need an inch or two of rain to decased by her husband Robert Quigley Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- ing. Battling the pandemic and wildfires make them suitable for trout stocking and her brother Donald Vorce. She was ing her family with arrangements. at the same time is unimaginable. this year. Some Rod & Gun Clubs will born in North Brookfield, daughter of An online guest book is available at Then my thoughts go to the loss of also hold off on their fall trout stocking the late Roy and Minnie (Doane) Vorce. varnumfuneralhome.com wildlife, and all of the horses, cattle, because of low water. birds and all other living creatures that Reports of slow action on the Canal are being killed or injured due to the by some anglers last week could change wildfires. I rarely hear of the states any day now. A lone angler fishing William A. Yorzyk, 87 controlled burning program, that can the canal at night using eels reported reduce the spread of wildfires. Even in catching some decent stripers last week William A. Yorzyk, their local lake ecosystem. A memori- this state, we could see wildfires start to at the canal. There are a good number 87, of East Brookfield, al service in the spring will welcome pop up in the coming weeks and months of serious striper anglers that do their died Sept. 2 at home. friends. Many heartening stories about if we do not get a substantial rain fall homework, whether it is on the canal, He was surrounded Bill can be found online, including soon. Anyone using the outdoors in the fishing at Block Island and other hot by Carrol, wife of 59 on the Wilbraham Funeral Home site. coming weeks need to be exceptionally spots in both Mass. & Rhode Island. years, and children In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- careful with camp fires, smoking, etc.! Very few reports of local anglers har- Jenn and Jeff and butions are accepted at QQLA.org or Nine Blackstone Valley residents vesting geese last week, but that to will their families, over- Springfield College, designation men’s recently returned from a bear hunt change quickly when farmers start to looking his beloved and women’s swimming, at www.give- in Maine. Everyone harvested a bear harvest their corn crops. The humid lake. He retired in campus.com/campaigns/14738/dona- except one hunter. That is darn good for weather of last week also kept goose 1996 from pioneering careers in swim- tions/new. a group of nine hunters. The only one hunters away. ming and anesthesiology, and began WilbrahamFuneralHome.com that did not harvest a bear, never even a new life with Carrol, reveling in saw one during the six-day hunt. Wait Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them till next year! Rods Bending! A new season of opportunity and happiness

Today, I’m in my home working on mac and cheese, and chili A new beginning! well with my soul.” the final column that I’ll pen from this dip. Arlene was Director We’ll move on Tuesday What is the moral to this story? Positively location. Next week, I’ll write my first for our local high schools and Wednesday. As you Embrace change with enthusiasm. column from our new home. “Campus Life / Youth for Speaking read this, the transition We can’t fight the aging process and We are in a season of change and Christ” program. I remem- from old to new will be the inevitable transition in our needs. transition. ber the laughter of these GARY W. in motion or already in Life is always shifting and evolving. I’ve written some part of my books wonderful students still MOORE place. Decisions will be Nothing stays the same. Embrace the or columns, from every space in this echoing through the entire made about where furni- change and be creative. Be optimistic. home. As I walk from room the room, place. This home has ture will fit and how our Believe the best is yet to come. Seek the memories of children, now adults, touched many lives through these last new routine will flow in this unfamil- out and find the good, then enjoy the are overwhelming. I remember our twenty-six years. iar space. new opportunities brought on by the first night here and how we all ended A friend that I met on several of my The late-great Zig Ziglar famously change. To do otherwise only brings up in one bedroom as the noises of the book tours, as I was on his radio show, said, “The greatest successes in life on sadness and depression. new home settling were a bit unsettling on KSFO in San Francisco, Rabbi often happen when we change loca- I choose optimism and happiness in to our senses, but our first experiences Daniel Lapin, once said, “I believe the tions.” I agree. Old habits are broken, this new season of my life. hearing a pack of coyotes howling in lives of people leave an imprint on this and we look at life through fresh eyes. Won’t you join me? our front pasture sent everyone scram- earth. I feel and sense them as I trav- A new perspective reveals new experi- bling in terror into our bedroom. el to new locations. Important events ences and opportunities. Arlene and I Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- Pictures taken at our front door of remain. You must open your heart and are enthused about our new life pros- umnist, speaker, and author of three our children’s first day of school ... a mind to feel them.” pects. books including the award-winning, house full of their friends scrambling I know he is right. I feel the imprint We’ve loved our lives here and we’ll critically acclaimed, “Playing with the in after classes to snack and unwind. of our lives together permanently leave with a touch of sadness but enter Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ I remember every Thursday night, imprinted onto this home and forty this new season of our lives with opti- GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- how our home would fill with over acres. I hope the new owners will be mism. moore.com. sixty high school students, craving open to feeling the joy left behind. As the old hymn proclaims, “it is LEGALS Notice of September 18, 2020 Dorsey of Mount Airy in State of Mary- may be sold in private sale for not less Special Public Hearing land, Nicholas Chiudioni of Temecule than $125,000.00 dollars, and praying East Brookfield ATTENTION SPENCER RESIDENTS in the State of California, William Chiu- that partition may be made of all the Zoning Board of Appeals A PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE SEW- dioni, of Suffolk in the State of Virginia land aforesaid according to law, and This Zoning Board hearing will take ER COMMISSIONERS and to all persons interested. A petition to that end that a commissioner be ap- place at the East Brookfield Town Hall, WILL BE HELD TO DISCUSS SEWER has been presented to said Court by pointed to make such partition and be 122 Connie Mack Drive, East Brook- RATE FEES Mark S. Foss, Trustee of Brookfield ordered to make sale and conveyance field, MA on Thursday September TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 @ Woods Realty Trust of Worcester in the of all, or any part of said land which th 24, 2020. Hearing will commence at 6:00 P.M. County of Worcester representing that Court finds cannot be advantageously 7:00PM or soon thereafter as can be BROADCAST LIVE FROM MCCOURT he hold as tenant in common undivid- divided either at private sale or public heard. Interested parties can attend SOCIAL HALL ed part or share of certain land lying auction, and be ordered to distribute in person adhering to all CDC guide- BY SPENCER CABLE ACCESS in Brookfield in said County Worcester the net proceeds thereof. lines for COVID 19 including masks, REMOTE MEETING ONLY and briefly described as follows: If you desire to object thereto you or 6-foot distancing and limited occupan- September 11, 2020 Petitioner owns as co-tenant an undi- your attorney should file a written ap- cy. Dial in audio only option is avail- September 18, 2020 vided share of the following described pearance in said Court at Worces- able at: 669.224.3412 access code: land (referred to in this petition as ter before ten o’clock in the forenoon 185.817.781. A.C. 92A the “land”) in Brookfield (name of city on the twenty-second day of October Applicant: Josh Buzzell; owner. Proper- Commonwealth of Massachusetts or town in which the land is located) 2020, the return date of this citation. ty location: 117 Evergreen Street, East 20E0053PP which petitioner wishes to own sepa- Witness, LEILAH A. KEAMY, Esquire, Brookfield. The applicant is requesting Worcester, ss. rately: That certain parcel being know First Judge of said Court, this twen- a special permit to demolish an ex- Probate Court as 24 Maple Street, Assessor’s Map ty-fourth day of August 2020. isting structure and construct a new To Patricia Darrah of Spencer in the 6C, Lot48, containing approximately Stephanie K. Fattman single-family dwelling on an existing County of Worcester, Harold A. May of 8.73 acres, more or less. See deed Register of Probate non-conforming lot as outlined in Sec- Brewster in the County of Barnstable, at Book 61578, Page 101 for a more September 11, 2020 tion 4 non-conforming uses, paragraph Oren May Jr. of Lake Panasoffkee, Da- complete description setting forth that September 18, 2020 2 of the East Brookfield Zoning Bylaws. vid Eaton, Eric Eaton both of Kissim- he desires that – all – the aforemen- September 25, 2020 September 11, 2020 mee in the State of Florida, Christina tioned described part – of said land Friday, September 18, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­17 18 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, September 18, 2020 Get the most out of restaurant leftovers

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