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MANY USERS IGNORE Teresa A. Franco photos tables SIGNS, PARK ANYWAY Grace Wilson gives her uncle, Staff Sgt. Eric Cove, a hug.

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER QUESTIONS SWIRL CHARLTON — Local motorists are defy- The surprise from uncle AROUND OWNERSHIP ing the Registry of Motor Vehicles closing the Route 20 parking lot at the Charlton branch. BY DAVID DORE To make matters SOLDIER SHOCKS NIECE WITH SURPRISE RETURN NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER worse, the RMV is WEST BROOK- now charging cus- BY TERESA A. FRANCO will be away for an additional nine FIELD — Last week- tomers a new $5 fee NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER months. end, 22 wooden tables for visiting branch LEICESTER — Thursday, Feb. 25 was Before heading into the preschool class- painted by local locations, and for just an ordinary day at preschool for room, Cove said he was excited to see his artists were supposed renewing registra- Grace Wilson of Leicester, until a famil- niece and said his family is very close. to go up for auction. tions through a tele- iar face unexpectedly showed up. “Hopefully we’ll see some smiles,” he The tables were phone operator. The US Army Staff Sgt. Eric Cove, of said, moments before walking into the made by local carpen- move is intended to Auburn, Wilson’s uncle, came to surprise classroom. ters and branded by get more customers his niece and talk to her fellow classmates Cove had the idea to surprise his niece blacksmith Rob Lyon. to use the agency’s about being a soldier at Becker College in school from his sister-in-law, Leslie, They were created for Web site to complete Campus Preschool in Leicester. Grace’s mother. The school often has the Jan. 2 Grand Ball that kicked off the transactions. Cove has been on leave for a week and speakers, like police officers and firefight- James Pervier yearlong celebration Motorists visiting will head back to Iraq, where he is sta- ers, come in for “Hero’s Week” and Leslie Barry Nadon Jr. marking the 350th tioned, this week. He has been overseas Turn To Turn To COVE, page A18 RMV, page A17 for seven months and when he returns he Turn To BOARDS, page A17 Leicester rises to the challenge Goodbye, David LHS STUDENTS SEE DIFFERENCE AFTER SCOTT TALK STONEBRIDGE PRESS OWNER DIES AT 66 BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT BY WALTER BIRD JR. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF LEICESTER — In an unprecedented link- WRITER ing of hearts and minds, 1,400 Leicester teens, adults, families and community lead- The Spencer New ers came together to spark a chain reaction. Leader family mourns A chain reaction of kindness, spurred by the passing of David “Rachel’s Challenge,” a dream left by Rachel Cutler, co-owner of Scott, the first person shot at Columbine Stonebridge Press High School in Colorado in 1999, whose Newspapers, who suc- brother, Craig, spoke in Leicester last week. cumbed to cancer at “It really hit home,” said Leicester High home early Sunday School student Brian Barber. “A little kind- morning at the age of 66. ness could have prevented all that.” Diagnosed last August Craig Scott spoke to Leicester high school with metastasized bilary students and eighth-graders during the day cancer, Cutler continued Courtesy photo doing what he loved — Tuesday,Feb. 23, then to another 700 commu- David S. Cutler, 1943-2010, co-owner of Stonebridge working in and around nity residents that night. Press. Shortly before she was killed, Rachel newspapers — even as he wrote an essay for a class. “Rachel’s underwent weekly President and Publisher Frank Challenge” is based on that essay. chemotherapy treatments. During Chilinski. “I have this theory that if one person can what would be his last visit to “David had instincts for commu- go out of their way to show kindness and Stonebridge Press headquarters in nity journalism like no one else I compassion then it will start a chain reac- Southbridge two weeks ago, an ail- have ever met,” Chilinski said tion of the same,” wrote Rachel, then 17. ing Cutler still displayed his trade- Sunday night, hours after deliver- Already, things are different at Leicester mark humor and wit, visited ing the somber news to his man- High School. briefly with editorial staff and agers. “I’ve never met anyone like Courtesy/Bruce Morrison photo “Everyone is starting to be nicer,” said stu- took part in an executive meeting. him, and I know I never will again. Craig Scott, brother of Rachel’s Challenge inspiration Rachel Scott, speaks dent Brittney McIntosh. “The overall rude- His passing leaves a void most at to a packed house Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Leicester High School. More than Stonebridge Press know will never be filled, a sentiment expressed by Turn To CUTLER, page A16 1,400 people turned out at two sessions to hear his message. Turn To CHALLENGE, page A16

INSIDE THE NEW LEADER ON PAGE A3 ON PAGE A9 Calendar...... B5 Police Logs ...... A12 Classroom Corner...... A6-7 Public Meetings ...... A3 In honor of Lady Cougars roll into Obituaries ...... B2 Sports ...... A9-11 Stephanie district semifinals Our Towns...... B4 Viewpoint...... A8 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010 Carpenter to get Lucy Stone Award ALMANAC

BY DAVID DORE Society, “it became “It is so easy to focus only on given outstanding volunteer NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER apparent that the ourselves, but it is also, at the services within the community. QUOTATION OF WEST BROOK- female athletes were same time, hurtful and harmful Lucy Stone was one of the first FIELD — Professor, being treated less than to humanity’s progress,” women in the state to get a four- THE WEEK lawyer, author, fair.” Carpenter added. “No one ever year college degree. After gradu- defender of female Title IX, enacted in truly advanced themselves by ating from Oberlin College in equality: these are 1972, bars discrimina- pushing down someone else. The Ohio, she returned to “David had instincts just some of the tion in education pro- existence of the Lucy Stone Massachusetts to work as a lec- for community journalism like no words that describe grams and activities Award is a wonderful reminder turer for the abolitionist move- Linda Jean that receive federal to us all to be better than just ment before the Civil War. She one else I have ever met. I’ve never Carpenter. funding. It also applies meeting the urges of ‘human also joined the effort to allow met anyone like him, and I know Now, she can add to to high school and col- nature.’ Lucy Stone reminds us women to vote. When she died in I never will again.” that list recipient of lege athletics. to look, and act, for fairness October 1893, her last words to this year’s Lucy After a 14-month beyond our own interests.” her daughter, Alice, were “make Linda Jean Carpenter — STONEBRIDGE PRESS PRESIDENT AND Stone Achievement investigation, Also up for the Lucy Stone the world better.” PUBLISHER FRANK CHILINSKI, ON COMPANY Award. Brooklyn College was Award this year were Richard Carpenter will be honored at CO-OWNER DAVID CUTLER, WHO SUCCUMBED The Quaboag Historical found not to be compliant with “Tabby” LeBlanc of North the Quaboag Historical Society’s TO CANCER SUNDAY MORNING. Society picked Carpenter as the Title IX in 12 of 13 areas specified Brookfield, Kathleen Crevier of Annual Meeting Luncheon. It is 13th recipient of the award, by the Office of Civil Rights. Warren, Dick and Barbara scheduled for Sunday, April 25 named for the 19th-century aboli- “As a result of the Complaint, Rossman of West Brookfield and from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Salem tionist and suffragist and West the College promised to be totally Deborah Morrison of New Cross Inn in West Brookfield. Brookfield native. fair to its female athletes and in Braintree. The luncheon speaker will be THE STATS Carpenter, a West Brookfield fact continue to be totally equi- Carpenter joins previous win- Bill Nelson, director of the resident, taught in the Physical table to this day,” stated the nom- ners Connie Small (1999) and Ipswich Visitor Center. Most of RACE AND ETHNICITY BY TOWN Education/Sport Science ination letter. Paul Walker (2000), both of New the first families to come to the BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN Department at Brooklyn College, In addition to a Ph.D., Braintree, Gertrude Hill of West Quaboag Plantation (which Auburn...... 92 City University of New York for Carpenter has a law degree and Brookfield (2001), Jane Dolan of marks the 350th anniversary of Brimfield...... 17 33 years. She’s authored books is a member of the New York Warren (2002), Richard Fiske of its founding this year) came from Brookfield...... 6 and articles, taught gymnastics State Bar and the United States North Brookfield (2003), Philip Ipswich. Charlton...... 26 and served on the Board of Supreme Court Bar. These days Peirce (2004) and Ron Couture Tickets are $26 per person, Douglas ...... 34 Library Trustees in West she gives her time to help women (2005), both of Brookfield, Joseph payable when the reservation is Dudley ...... 49 Brookfield. with discrimination issues, ask- Craig Jr. of New Braintree and made. Reservation information Holland ...... 2 Starting in 1978, the year ing for no money in return. John J. Murphy of West and checks can be sent to the Leicester ...... 134 schools had to start complying “I am honored to have my Brookfield (both 2006), Robert Quaboag Historical Society, P.O. Northbridge...... 79 with Title IX, Carpenter and R. name in any way connected to Wilder of Brookfield (2007), Box 635, West Brookfield, MA Oxford ...... 116 Vivian Acosta have released a someone, such as Lucy Stone, Suzanne Lewandowski of North 01585-0635. Menu choices are Southbridge ...... 246 report every two years on who committed herself to find- Brookfield (2008) and Barbara Yankee pot roast of beef, baked Spencer ...... 69 “Women in Intercollegiate ing ways, big and small, to serve Clancy of Brookfield (2009). scrod or vegetarian plate. Sturbridge...... 28 Sports.” The report, along with others and make the world a bit The Quaboag Historical Prepaid reservations must be Uxbridge ...... 17 its 2010 update, is available more even-handed place for Society picks the winner in received before Friday, April 16. Wales ...... 9 online at everyone,” wrote Carpenter in a advance of Lucy Stone Day in For more information, call Webster ...... 183 www.acostacarpenter.org. Feb. 28 e-mail to the Spencer New Massachusetts, March 8. Luncheon Chairman Marguerite * Information as of 2000 U.S. Census Carpenter and another mem- Leader. “Lucy Stone understood Nominees must live in the six M. Geis at (413) 436-9212. ber of the Brooklyn College fac- that whenever anyone or any towns formed from the Quaboag ulty filed a Title IX complaint group is demeaned or excluded Plantation — Warren, New David Dore may be reached at against Brooklyn College when, simply because of who they are Braintree, West Brookfield, (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at THE FIVE according to a nomination letter or what group they belong to, North Brookfield, Brookfield and [email protected]. to the Quaboag Historical everyone is diminished. East Brookfield — and have QUESTIONS

1. He died in Elberon, N.J. on Sept. 19, 1881 of a gunshot wound. Who was he? NEWS BRIEFS 2. What are the eight different parts of speech, according to their function in a Hannah the crusty proprietor of the Grill, Aug. 31, 2010 is eligible to attend kinder- sentence? from Townsend; Carolyn Salter, as Shelby, garten in the Spencer-East Brookfield 3. What baby necessity was invented in Benefit, raffle to help from Winchendon; Alan Womer, the local Regional School District. 1887? sheriff, from Templeton; JoAnn Coran- To have a preschool or kindergarten 4. In this sport, competitors cross a 13-year-old teenager Kiefer, the postmaster, from Worcester; and packed mailed out, call Maple Street School burled arch at the finish line. What is it? Phil Cormier, as Shelby’s husband, from at (508) 885-8529. 5. Marlon Brando played the family WEST BROOKFIELD — Tucker Lynch is a Gardner. Directing the menu is David A. patriarch Don Vito Corleone in “The 13-year-old resident of West Brookfield who Henshaw, with Ed Tree providing musical Godfather.” Who played the younger Vito was injured Jan. 2 while snowmobiling. direction. Wine, beer tasting Corleone in “The Godfather II?” Recently Tucker was transferred from Performance dates are March 19-21 and UMass Medical Center to Spaulding March 26-28. Friday and Saturday perform- Rehabilitation Center in Boston. ances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are to help horse group A spaghetti supper and raffle will be held at at 2 p.m. LEICESTER — The seventh annual Bay 6 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at Sacred Heart of Tickets are $14 general admission, $12 for SUNRISE/SUNSET State Equine Rescue Heavenly Wine, Beer Jesus Church, 10 Milk St. The price will be seniors (65 and older), $10 for students (with and Liquor Tasting will be held from 3-6 p.m. $7.50 for adults and $5 for children (under 12). ID) and $7 for children aged 12 and under. Saturday, March 6 ...... 6:15 a.m....5:44 p.m. Sunday, March 28 at the Castle Restaurant, To purchase tickets, please contact Cindy MasterCard and Visa are accepted. The the- Sunday, March 7...... 6:14 a.m... 5:45 p.m. 1230 Main St. (Route 9). Rice at (508) 341-3536. ater is wheelchair accessible and air-condi- Monday, March 8...... 6:12 a.m....5:47 p.m. The Nicas family has been supporters of Donations can also be made to the Tucker tioned. Tuesday, March 9 ...... 6:10 a.m....5:48 p.m. the rescue since its inception and graciously Lynch Recovery Fund, c/o North Brookfield For reservations, call (978) 355-2096 or (800) Wednesday, March10 ...6:09 a.m....5:49 p.m. offers their restaurant as the venue for this Savings Bank, P.O. Box 1031, West Brookfield, 733-2096. Thursday, March 11 .....6:07 a.m....5:50 p.m. MA 01585. wonderful event. Friday, March 12 ...... 6:05 a.m....5:51 p.m. “As the family prepares for the challenges Come and enjoy the sounds of The Brian ahead, your prayers, thoughtfulness and Reception with Morin at and Hugh Jazz Duo, The Castles’ superb hot kindness are appreciated more than you and cold hors d’hourves and complimentary EAL STATE know,” organizers said. Godiva Chocolates. Mass Liquors of R E Five Loaves Bakery Worcester offers up a wonderful variety of wines, beers and liquors (bourbon, scotch TRANSACTIONS SPENCER — The Café at Five Loaves and whiskeys) through their distributors Bakery, 13 Mechanic St., will present a recep- that will surely tempt even the most sophisti- Barre Players cookin’ tion to meet local artist Marc Morin from 4-7 cated pallet. Be sure to take part in the ever- p.m. Thursday, March 11. BROOKFIELD popular raffle and silent auction. $1, 4 Mockingbird Lane, Glenn M. Morin is a graduate of Quaboag Regional up something special Tickets for wine and beer only are $30 in Peterson and Kristin Peterson to Kristin High School, and he received his bachelor’s advance (four for $100), or $35 per person at Peterson. BARRE — The next production of the degree from the Art Institute of Boston at the door. Tickets for wine, beer and liquor are $1, 22 East Main St., Kathleen M. Pikosky Barre Players, 64 Common St., is “The Lesley University. Some of Marc’s work may $40 in advance (four for $140), or $45 per per- to Kathleen M. Pikosky, Blythe Kaufman Spitfire Grill,” a lively musical by James be viewed at www.marcmorinpainter.com. son at the door. They can be bought by send- and Seth Kaufman. Valeq and Fred Alley. Meet Morin and see his latest works. Please ing a check to BSER, c/o Karin Orsi, 286 $290,000, 87 Molasses Hill Road, Bryant P. It is the heartwarming story of the appear- stay after the reception for dinner at the cafe Auburn St., Cherry Valley, MA 01611, or Sullivan and Jessica M. Sullivan to ance of a young woman, just out of jail, in the until 9 p.m. Bring your own beer. online at www.baystaterescue.org. Thomas R. Vantre III and Beverly A. small town of Gilead, Maine, which is slowly For more information, call (508) 885-3760. dying. The changes she brings to the town as Bay State Equine Rescue (BSER) is an all- Vantre. well as those which are wrought in her will volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated $100, 18 Allen Road, Ann K. Molloy,Alfred make you a believer in hope and happy end- Apply now for Cubs to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused T. Giller and Bank of America NA to Gary ings. The music is a blend of folk and coun- and neglected horses. The rescue, located in P. Giller. try, and runs the gamut from “Something’s Oakham, was established in 2002. The rescue Cookin,’” which introduces the characters, to Corner, kindergarten depends totally on donations to keep the “When Hope Goes,” describing the process of operation running and allowing it to contin- SPENCER — Applications are being ue its mission for the horses in need. LEICESTER a decaying town, and “Shine,” in which accepted for the half-day and full-day Cubs $75,000, 585 Henshaw St., Aurora Loan Percy’s faith in herself is reborn. For more information, call (508) 892-4765 or Services LLC and LPS Asset Management Corner preschool program at Maple Street e-mail [email protected]. The cast features Colleen Bottcher, in the School. Solutions Inc. to Crescent Builders Inc. lead role, from Spencer; Kelly Stowell, as Also, any child who will be 5 years old by $215,000, 14 LaFlash Lane, Bank of New York Mellon, NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust 2004-2 and Saxon A STONEBRIDGE PRESS Mortgage Services Inc. to Matthew A. STAFF DIRECTORY Hovagimian. 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(508) 909-4133 [email protected] 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 In honor of Stephanie LEWIS PARK SOFTBALL FIELD TO BE NAMED FOR HURLEY CCURACY ATCH BY JOY RICHARD from something seemly Her death was a Tantasqua Regional High School ACCURACY WATCH NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER preventable. very sad loss for him in Stephanie’s name. BROOKFIELD — Stephanie “She wanted to be in and the community, Christine Hurley said she was The Spencer New Leader is committed to Maree Hurley led a life filled with the FBI or CIA,” said Merow said, adding pleased to have her daughter as accuracy in all its news reports. Although happiness and hope. Next month, Christine Hurley. “So that he will be happy long as she did, and that numerous safeguards are in place to ensure her name will be linked to a place she went into the mili- to see her remem- Stephanie was able to see her accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. that has brought happiness to tary, because she was bered. Merow noted niece Rylie born before her pass- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at many. told that would be the he was also pleased to ing. the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Hurley’s mother, Christine, said best way” to be consid- give her family a spot “Having those great pictures she and the family are pleased to ered. to take Stephanie’s and memories is what keeps us timely manner. see the Brookfield Recreation Christine Hurley nieces and nephews going,” said Christine Hurley. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- Committee agreed with them and said she is proud every to see their aunt in 4140 during normal business hours. During will honor Stephanie in April day of her daughter’s the future. Joy Richard may be reached at non-business hours, leave a message in the with a memorial plaque and dedi- achievements and The cost of the (508) 909-4129, or by e-mail at editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will cation of the softball field at remembers her most Courtesy photos plaque is approxi- [email protected]. return your phone call. Lewis Field in her name. from the little things Stephanie Hurley mately Stephanie Hurley was a lifelong that she loved, like $2,000, said Brookfield resident, Tantasqua horses, her dog Mia Merow, and Regional High School graduate and spending time with her fami- he hopes to have it and Army veteran. She passed ly. ready to be installed by PUBLIC MEETINGS away on July 29, 2008 in Austin, “In my family I find strength” late April or early May. Texas, where she was stationed, was one of Stephanie’s favorite He encouraged anyone Note: Public meetings are subject to change. after a short illness. quotes, according to Christine in Brookfield and sur- Check with local Town Halls to see if a meeting After all of Stephanie’s achieve- Hurley. She is pleased to see that rounding towns to will still be held. ments, Christine Hurley said, is what she will be remembered make any donation naming the softball field at Lewis by, along with a photo on the they can. BROOKFIELD Field for her would be the perfect plaque at the softball field. Checks can be sent to Saturday, March 6 way to honor her memory in the Recreation Committee Sovereign Bank, Attn: Cemetery Commission, 8 a.m., Brookfield town she loved. Chairman Christopher Merow Stephanie Hurley Field Cemetery tool shed, Route 9 Her mother said Stephanie was said getting Stephanie Hurley Dedication Fund, 13 perfectly healthy until the month remembered was something he Pleasant St., Spencer, Monday, March 8 before her death, when she began personally felt was important, as MA 01562. To set up Library Trustees, 7 p.m., Merrick Public to experience a myriad of differ- he had known her and the Hurley arrangements for cash Library ent symptoms, which doctors family since he moved to donations, e-mail diagnosed as a kidney infection. Brookfield in 2000. chrisandlisajoy@hot- Tuesday, March 9 Christine Hurley said after being “I know and respect Stephanie mail.com or call (508) Former Brookfield resident Stephanie Hurley Brookfield School Committee, 6 p.m., in the military and serving over- and her family,” said Merow. “She 353-9872. Any extra shares a moment with her beloved dog, Mia. Brookfield Elementary School library (budget seas, it was a hard pill to swallow was someone who was well funds will be used for a Hurley will be honored with a memorial plaque at hearing at 6:30 p.m.) when Stephanie passed away known and well loved.” cash scholarship at Lewis Park in Brookfield after her death in 2008. Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Brookfield Elementary School

Thursday, March 11 Advisory Committee, 7 p.m., Brookfield Writing the rest of Patrick’s story Elementary School EAST BROOKFIELD DONNELLY FOUNDATION TO GIVE OUT ITS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP Monday, March 8 Board of Assessors, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Town BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Students applying for the It was the instances like Complex STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER scholarship will be asked to that, of which there were Library Trustees, 6:30 p.m., East Brookfield STURBRIDGE — It is every writer’s dream add to an unfinished story many in Donnelly’s life, Public Library to see their work published. Donnelly had started which inspired the second Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Memorial Town Although Patrick Donnelly did not achieve before he was shot. criterion for the scholar- Complex that particular goal before his untimely “Patrick has been writ- ship. death, he has, and continues to, touch the ing stories since he was Applicants will be asked Thursday, March 11 lives of more people than many writers may really, really little,” to submit three letters Technology Committee, 7 p.m., Memorial ever hope to. Johnson said. “When describing what Johnson Town Complex In the weeks and months after Donnelly’s Patrick was murdered, in called “paying it forward,” Sept. 26, 2008 murder, the 26-year-old’s moth- that car, in between his seat which is “a positive impact LEICESTER er, Kathy Johnson of Sturbridge, and scores and the console was his that you’ve made on some- Monday, March 8 of his family and friends began working on portfolio and a story he had one’s life — either on their Board of Selectmen (tentative), 6 p.m., Town the Patrick Donnelly Foundation. just begun.” life, their day, or their Hall The goal of the foundation has been to Equal to his passion for moment.” Cherry Valley/Rochdale Water District, 7 memorialize Donnelly through a scholarship writing was his passion for “Paying it forward is p.m., 148 Henshaw St. awarded to a graduating high school student history. Johnson said all of truly in Pat’s memory, Personnel Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall who embodies the same character traits as her son’s stories featured because he continuously Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Donnelly and is headed down the same aca- real places and real hap- paid it forward to people,” demic path — from the Warriors to the Owls. penings upon which he Johnson said. “[He had] the Tuesday, March 9 A 2000 graduate of Tantasqua Regional crafted fictional stories. ability to comfort other peo- Board of Health, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall High School, Donnelly earned a bachelor’s The partial story includ- ple to make other people Capital Improvement Planning Committee, Patrick Donnelly degree in history from Westfield State ed in the scholarship appli- feel good.” 5:30 p.m., Town Hall College. cation takes place during Johnson said examples of Housing Authority, 6 p.m., 271 North Main St. The Patrick Donnelly Memorial World War II at the front lines of Russia and paying it forward “can be as simple as taking Scholarship, a $5,000 award, is being offered Germany’s battles with each other. the time to listen to a friend in need, making Thursday, March 11 for the first time since the foundation’s incep- Johnson said students would have com- an impact on the community — even on a Cherry Valley Sewer District, 7 p.m., 148 tion to a member of the Tantasqua Class of plete creative freedom to expound on the level no one else knows about — taking the Henshaw St. 2010. untitled story. Included in that freedom is a time to focus and pay attention to someone or Applications for the scholarship are cur- little literary leeway. just being there for others.” NORTH BROOKFIELD rently available through Tantasqua’s guid- “We decided not to put any guidelines in Applications are due back in the guidance Monday, March 8 ance department, but students looking for regard to how long they write their story. It office on Monday, March 22. Council on Aging, 5:15 p.m., Senior Center the average copy-and-paste scholarship appli- could be a paragraph, it could be a whole Johnson said anyone who fits into the basic Water Commission, 6 p.m., Water Treatment cation may be surprised. chapter, it’s up to them,” Johnson said. “And requirement of attending Westfield State Plant, 14 Bell Road Johnson explained the two aspects of the grammar, punctuation — we will not be judg- after graduation should try their hand at the School Committee, 7 p.m., North Brookfield application would highlight applicants’ will- ing on any of that. first ever Patrick Donnelly Memorial Elementary School ingness to help other people and express cre- “Patrick didn’t even have the chance to go Scholarship. ativity — two things she remembers most through and check his spelling, and we left it “Don’t be afraid,” she said. “And don’t Tuesday, March 9 fondly about her son. raw. We typed it up verbatim.” think that you’re not worth it. Sewer Commission, 6 p.m., Wastewater Anyone from Tantasqua accepted to Johnson said in the days following her “Everybody deserves a helping hand, and Treatment Plant, 59 East Brookfield Road Westfield State can apply for the scholarship, son’s death, she was inundated with letters that’s what Patrick always did, and we’re just Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Senior Center but beyond that, Johnson said the possibili- from people whom she had never met, but continuing Pat’s legacy.” Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., 215 North ties are wide open. had been touched in some way by Donnelly. Main St. “It wouldn’t matter to Patrick if you were a One such letter came from a neighbor in Christopher Tanguay may be reached at male or a female, it wouldn’t matter what the dorms at Westfield State. The letter told (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stone- SPENCER your income was,” Johnson said. “We’re not Johnson of a large party that raged in the bridgepress.com. Monday, March 8 looking at your class standing or your class rooms next door to a girl who was studying Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Memorial Town ratings, I’m not looking at your GPA, I’m not for an important exam. According to the 1APPETIZER 2HADDOCK &CHIPS Hall (5 to choose from) OR AND looking at your SATs or ACTs, any of that.” author of the letter, Donnelly not only helped 2DINNER ENTREES 2CUPS OF N.E. Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Memorial Town What she and four other members of the relocate the party to accommodate the stu- (12 to choose from) CLAM CHOWDER Hall FOR ONLY $17.99 +TAX 16-member board of directors for the founda- dious neighbor, but he actually left the party *ALL DAY Mon.- Fri. MARCH 5th-19th • Dine-in or take-out tion will be looking for is creativity. to help her study. LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS / OPEN MIKE 5:30-9PM Tuesday, March 9 RT.9SPENCER •OPEN 6DAYS • 508-885-4884 Sewer Commissioners, 5 p.m., 3 Old Meadow mon.-thurs. 11am-9pm • fri.-sat. 11am-10pm • closed sun. Road Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Memorial Town BOUQUET OF Hall Southern Worcester County Regional THE WEEK ENROLL EARLY Vocational School Committee (budget hear- ing), 6 p.m., Bay Path RVTHS The students, faculty and employees AND $AVE Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School of Leicester High School, Committee, 7 p.m., David Prouty High School for taking the message (budget hearing, 7:30 p.m., moved from March 2) of Rachel Scott to heart Massage - Reflexology Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:15 p.m., Memorial (see story on Page A1). Spring Classes begin Town Hall The Spencer New Leader thanks the Spencer Flower Shoppe, Main Street, Spencer, for supplying the flowers. Wednesday, March 10 April 2010 Insurance Advisory Committee, 10 a.m., Memorial Town Hall Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., Richard Acusage Academy Sugden Library Cherry Market 250 Main Street • Oxford, MA WEST BROOKFIELD 147 Main Street, Cherry Valley • 508.892-1355 (formerly Duffy’s) www.AcusageAcademy.com Monday, March 8 Quaboag Regional School Committee (budget Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Deli, Beverages, Chips, Bread, Milk, Ice Cream, Ice & STUDENT Massage $25.00 hearing), 6:30 p.m., Quaboag Regional DIETZ & WATSON PROVOLONE CELEBRITY More Call 508-987-0178 Middle/High School IMPORTED HAM ROAST BEEF CHEESE Item of $ .49 $ .49 the Week: Tuesday, March 9 $ .99 Board of Registrars, 10 a.m., Town Hall 2 SAVE 3 lb. lb. SAVE 5 SAVE lb. $2.50 LB. BANANAS Board of Selectmen, 6:15 p.m., Town Hall $2.50 LB. $2 LB. Board of Health, 7 p.m., Town Hall CRANBERRY WALNUT LAND O’LAKES OVEN ROASTED $ Wednesday, March 10 TURKEY BREAST CHICKEN SALAD AMERICAN CHEESE 0.19 Board of Assessors, 9 a.m., Town Hall $ .99 $ .99 Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall $ .99 5 You Save $.60 lb SAVE lb. 2 3 SAVE lb. lb. 4 LB. LIMIT SAVE $2 LB. $2 LB. $4 LB. OPEN DAILY 8AM-9PM 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010 Gaucher warns of danger from rabid animals LARGE DOGS APPROACHED, ONE BITTEN BY SICK SKUNK

BY DAVID DORE ting rabies booster shots and have been quar- NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER antined for 45 days, according to Gaucher. SPENCER — Animal Control Officer Carol The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. Gaucher is warning residents to be careful Saturday, Feb. 20 on Main Street. after a skunk with rabies approached two It’s been years since the last widespread dogs last month, bit one of them and was rabies outbreak in Spencer, and a couple of eventually killed. years since the last rabies case. Even so, The state laboratory tested the skunk’s Gaucher urged caution if people see a wild remains. The animal was found to be rabid. animal — including stray dogs and cats — The dogs, both Alaskan malamutes, are get- acting strangely. It is hard to tell if animals have rabies until they start showing symptoms. Barn sale could end According to the Centers for Disease Control, symptoms can include general sickness, without local support problems swallowing, produc- ing a lot of saliva, being tamer SPENCER — The annual Memorial Day barn sale to than expected, biting at every- help Spencer Animal Control could end this year if local thing, and trouble moving or residents do not step forward and lend a hand, Animal paralysis. Control Officer Carol Gaucher warned last week. “It’s just the fact that now Specifically, she is looking for people to help set up a people have to be very careful few days before the sale. There have been years, she said, leaving their small animals she ended up doing all of the work herself. out, dogs and cats, especially “This’ll be the last one if I don’t get enough volun- cats who are not inoculated, teers,” Gaucher warned. because we have tons of stray Without the barn sale, she said, Gaucher and Assistant cats in town,” Gaucher said. Animal Control Officer Christine Pilling will not pick up For skunks and raccoons, David Dore photo stray cats because the town cannot afford it. Gaucher said, being out dur- And they have picked up many stray cats along the Spencer Animal Control Officer Carol Gaucher holds 15-year-old Scooby while sitting in her kitchen ing the day can be a sign of Thursday, Feb. 25. way. Between 80 and 90 of them are in a barn at rabies as well. This is breed- Gaucher’s Norcross Road home, with many of them ing time for skunks and rac- 885-6333, which is the best way for the animal even know they have rabies until it’s too late. available for adoption (a list is available at coons, she said, so they will be control officer to be contacted. I just hope people are conscious of the fact we tinyurl.com/saccats). Some of them come with heart- out more than usual anyway. Gaucher also urged pet owners to have have this problem. It’s better to be cautious breaking stories on how they ended up there: the calico People should not bring their animals vaccinated for rabies. than to be sorry.” that had frostbite on the tips of its ears, the cat found in stray animals into their “It’s scary, really,” Gaucher said. “It just the middle of Howe Road, the feline that was left at homes, she said. Spencer resi- scares me that people got to be conscious of David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, Gaucher’s home just last month. Gaucher stressed she dents who see a strange ani- the fact that these animals could be sick and or by e-mail at [email protected]. cannot accept pets surrendered by their owners. mal should call police at (508) “We try to save them if we possibly can, but sometimes someone could be bitten or scratched and not you can’t,” Gaucher said, adding that in some cases it is “kinder” to put them to sleep. Each cat Gaucher and her dedicated volunteers take in receives at least $100 in care before it finds a new home. “We can’t keep going unless we adopt them,” she said. Party of 29 goes to court The cats are also the beneficiaries of donations people give to Gaucher’s shelter. She said she can always use cat food (wet and dry), medium and large latex gloves, paper MOST ACCEPT DEAL TO EXPUNGE RECORD towels and cat litter. She is also accepting diabetic sup- plies such as needles for a diabetic cat. Food donations can be dropped off at the Spencer BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL busted at an under-age Millbury, said she asked to be in the wrong place at police station. For more information, or to volunteer for NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER drinking part last weekend police to give her a blood the wrong time. There is the barn sale, call Gaucher at (508) 885-2306. DUDLEY — Most of those accepted a deal Tuesday,Feb. alcohol test. Instead, she really no plan [to avoid 23 that could expunge their said, they told her they future drinking parties]. I’m legal records. would give her once she was a teenager. I go to parties.” At the same time, police taken to the police station. Leabeau added she would are being criticized for their Later, she said she asked not attend any “raging” par- “...they are very creative– handling of the incident another officer for the test, ties. Saturday, Feb. 20, during but was told, “It had nothing Gerard Russell said he which Charlton and State to do with the charge.” hopes his son learns to Police arrested 29 people Sgt. Daniel Dowd, who was “respect the law.” I love my ads to stand out...” attending a party at 22 City called in to assist in booking Worthington said her son Depot Road. Most of the par- those arrested, said officers wouldn’t be attending any tygoers, according to police, charging people with posses- more parties until he is 21. were under 21 and drinking sion of alcohol under 21 only “I’m hoping to this taught alcohol. have to prove they were in him to [say] maybe I should In Dudley District Court, possession of the alcohol. stay home,” Worthington Judge Neil Snider offered The Miranda rights issue said. defendants the choice of also angered some of the The following is a com- paying a $50 court fine and accused. Tyler Reynolds, 19, plete list of those charged, attending an “honor court” of East Brookfield, claimed by town: meeting, which is similar to police never informed him of • Charlton: Joseph Russell, an Alcoholics Anonymous his rights. 18, of 63 Old Worcester Road, meeting. The deal, he told “I was not read my rights Jarrod T. Jansson, 17, of 6 them, means the incident once throughout the whole Dennis Wilbur Drive, would not appear on their night,” he said. Nathan J. Canty, 17, of 9 records. If they failed to Pervier said if police wit- Masonic Home Road, Brian meet the deal, Snider said ness somebody commit a D. Clark II, 20, of 139 City they could land back in crime they don’t have to Depot Road, James A. court. issue Miranda rights. Gauthier, 17, of 45 J. Davis Two of those arrested at Officers Richard McGrath Road, Zachary P. Delaney, 18, the party are under 16 and and Derek Gaylord both of 490 Stafford St., Matthew considered juveniles and counted many containers of Ashe, 18, of 1 Wilson Lane, were not in court last week. alcohol at the home, accord- Gabriella Sodano, 17, of 27 Among those who did ing to Gaylord’s report of Old Worcester Road, Nicole appear in court was Joseph the incident. Michaud, 18, of 10 Pheasant Russell, 18, of 63 Old “Alcohol was readily Lane. Worcester Road, Charlton, accessible for anyone pres- • Dudley: Matthew M. Acclaim “THIS HOUSE SOLD IN 10 DAYS!” accompanied by his father, ent in or around this house,” Frieswick, 17, of 176 Worcester Telegram & Gaylord wrote. Ramshorn Road, Nathan Gazette Local News Editor In total, officers found 59 Walker, 17, of 7 Pattison Ave., Gerard Russell. containers of unopened Christopher Rossik, 17, of 15 Wondering if advertising works??? “I think Judge Snider and beer, and seven cases of Francis Drive, Vincent See what our customers have to say, their words speak for themselves. the assistant district attor- opened beer, according to the Gardecki, 17, of 58 Brandon ney … were very compas- report. Road, Unit 2, Elizabeth “They are very “user friendly”- sionate and handled this in Police are also being criti- Marincowski, 17, of 39 always there when I need them and they are very the best possible way,” cized for arresting the indi- Harrington Road, Elioise Gerard Russell said Tuesday viduals at all. Jallinoja, 17, of 14 creative- I love my ads to stand out and they usually do. evening. “I’m not happy at all. The Eisenhower Drive, Rebecca Duane Williams, 21, of ones that were not drinking Kaczynski, 18, of 9 Edward Susan Browning Auburn, did not enter a plea should be allowed to go Road, Michael Salah, 18, of Re/Max Acclaim Feb. 22 during a hearing at home,” said Reynolds’s 113 West Main St. (508)832-6888 ext. 234 Dudley District Court, mother, Fay Worthington. • Oxford: Brendon where the others appeared, Pervier said officers are Meadows, 20, of 57D Orchard according to court records, allowed to use discretion in Hill Road. Susan Browning of Re/Max Acclaim is available when her and is scheduled for a whether to make an arrest in • North Brookfield: Jacob clients need her, she is always there for them. Susan’s office is locat- Wednesday, March 17 pre that situation. McGrath R. Merritt and Katelyn ed at 567 Southbridge Street in Auburn. She can be reached at trial hearing. His father, made the decision to make Lebeau, both 19, of 30 Mill Dell, who owns the home the arrest, Pervier said. Road. (508)832-6888 ext. 234, by cell at (508)579-8533 and also by email at where the party occurred, Overall, however, the • Southbridge: Andrew A. [email protected]. will be charged with being defendants were happy with Pontbriand, 20, of 66 Susan has been working with buyers and sellers for almost 25 the social host to a party the case’s outcome. Harrington St., Unit 2. with alcohol that was fur- “I’m actually kind of • Spencer: Jason M. years. She enjoys the interaction with people and her ultimate goal is nished to person under the pleased because it won’t Berthiaume, 20, of 154 Main to fulfill the “American Dream” for everyone. age of 21, according to court mess up my school,” said St. Unit 2E, Jared P. records. Reynolds, who attends Maurello, 18, of 11 South Dell Williams was not, as Becker College. Street, Spencer. had been reported earlier Katelyn Lebeau, 19, of • East Brookfield: Tyler They got GREAT Results, based on information pro- North Brookfield, said she Reynolds, 19, of 350 East vided by police, arrested at was also happy with the out- Main St. the party. Charlton Police come. • Millbury: Elizabeth M. you can too. Chief James A. Pervier said More than legal lessons Auger, 19, of 3 Caption Peter Dell Williams had only been were handed down last Simpson Road, Julia Call Sandy Lapensee today at (508)909-4110 issued a court summons for week. Snider urged the Squiers, 17, of 7 Heather or drop her an email at [email protected] that charge. While many of group to learn their lessons. Ave., Melanie G. Silveira, 19, those interviewed after the “If you don’t learn from of 40 Gover Road. hearing said they were your mistakes you are bound happy with the deal, several to repeat them [with more Ryan Grannan-Doll may Stonebridge Press Newspapers alleged police never read serious consequences],” he be reached at (508) 909-4050, them their Miranda rights told them. “Don’t put your or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" or given breath alcohol tests parents through this.” bridgepress.com. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com they requested. After the hearing, Lebeau Julia Squiers, 17, of said she had learned, to “not Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 East Brookfield hosts DPHS study hearing SELECTMEN, SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR SKEPTICAL OF PROPOSED PLANS

BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ teachers’ wish list and that’s what project — especially since the num- necessary to ensure the state’s entertainment license. Owners NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT we’re basing the whole study on.“ ber of students has steadily assistance. Everett and Gerald Dunlop have EAST BROOKFIELD — The Fayard referred to a January 2007 declined. Right now there are about asked to be allowed to have live Board of Selectmen has asked state, report compiled by a School Needs 480 students at Prouty ‘DUNNY’S TAVERN’ bands on Thursdays and Fridays school and town officials to answer Committee made up of teachers “Three years ago, there were 150 In another matter at Monday’s from 6 p.m. until midnight, questions at a March 16 public and other school officials. It is that more kids at the school — in fact, in Board of Selectmen meeting, the Saturdays from noon until mid- hearing on the proposed renovation report on which the magnitude and the late 1970s, when the school was board considered a request from night, and Sundays from 4-9 p.m. or rebuild of David Prouty High cost estimates are based. new, there were 800 students there,” the new owners of the East Main Selectmen said the bar could con- School. Selectmen said they now want to Rock said. Street bar formerly known as tinue to operate under the existing While the hearing is to discuss hear questions from residents, and Rock also said he it does not Frank’s Pub — now called Dunny’s regulations until next week, when whether Spencer and East answers from the School appear that all the School Tavern — for various licenses. neighbors could weigh in on the Brookfield should spend $266,000 Committee. Up until now, informa- Committee members are all in Selectmen granted several licens- decision. for a feasibility study on the proj- tion has come primarily from favor of the proposal. es, but held off on the request for an ect, it will also serve as an opportu- Hicks, they said. “I don’t think all seven members nity to get more facts about the “Everybody is talking about the of the committee are unanimous on project itself, estimated to cost superintendent, the superintend- this,” he said. between $35 million and $40 mil- ent,” Fish said. “What about the Selectmen said they’re wary of Dennis Lebeau, who has a con- lion. School Committee — are they in for expecting a new building to solve nection with the band, she said. “We’re being asked to jump off a a penny? Are they in for a pound?” the district’s problems. Air Force Band to Because the band prefers to $40 million cliff just based on Fayard said he hopes that people “If a new building makes stu- perform inside, the concert will faith,” said Chairman Leo Fayard. take the time to attend the March 16 dents smarter and teachers better, visit East be held at East Brookfield Fayard has asked the School hearing, which will be held at 7 p.m. then we wouldn’t have the problem Elementary School, she said. Committee, Spencer Board of at East Brookfield Elementary we have at Wire Village,” Fayard Selectmen said they are hon- Selectmen and Superintendent School. said. Brookfield ored. Ralph Hicks to attend; he also asked “Hopefully, people will show up Hicks told School Committee EAST BROOKFIELD — The “That’s wonderful news,” said Hicks to invite someone from the and ask questions,” Fayard said. members in January that Wire Selectman Joseph Fish. state School Building Authority, “They should find out what they Village School, which serves pupils U.S. Air Force Band is kicking off its concert series right in lit- Organizers will provide din- which will direct and oversee the need to know, what they want to in Grades 4-6 in Spencer, failed to ner for the band members. EB project, Fayard said at the March 1 know, and what they have to know.” meet Adequate Yearly Progress tle old East Brookfield, with a free concert July 1. Flatts will be catering the meal, Board of Selectmen meeting. Selectmen, who said having to based on MCAS scores. Bedard said. East Brookfield officials have build a whole new building would Spencer officials have set April 6 “It’s really absolutely fantas- tic,” said organizer Joan “What a way to kick off the remained skeptical of the project, financially cripple both towns, also as the date for a similar hearing on July 4th weekend!” Bedard said. and have said they’ve not seen any want to know if the feasibility whether to fund the feasibility Bedard. “We’re really privileged because we’re a small town, and Anyone willing to make a proof that the building needs any- study can limit its focus to a reno- study. donation to offsets the cost of where near that amount of renova- vation, or renovation and addition The feasibility study actually we’ll be the first of many con- certs.” the concert and dinner can con- tion cited. — not a new building. costs $630,000, but because the state tact Bedard at (508) 867-2821. “The School Committee hasn’t School Committee Chairman pays for more than half, the towns Bedard credited the town’s said what the high school needs,” Peter Rock said he, too, is dubious would only be responsible for good fortune to fellow organizer Fayard said. “They’re using a about the necessity of such a vast $266,000. That extensive a study is Senior Living at Prouty welcomes residents

SPENCER — MHPI, Inc., a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) cor- and the town worked out issues such as doors that did not poration, officially opened the doors to its Senior Living at meet building codes and a chair lift and rails in the stage Prouty after years of planning, securing funding and con- area. struction. Building Inspector William Klansek said he issued a “par- Tenants began the move-in process Monday, March 1. The tial occupancy” permit Thursday, Feb. 25, contingent on the adaptive re-use of the former school, at a cost of approxi- rails and chair lift being installed within 60 days. The area mately $7.8 million, provides fully subsidized, supportive, will be blocked off in the meantime, he said. service-enriched housing for very low-income elderly from Originally funded by benefactor David Prouty in 1888, The Spencer and the surrounding area. The project represents David Prouty Intermediate School was built in 1889 as the MHPI’s first of hopefully many forays into Central town’s high school. During World War II, the school played an Massachusetts. active role in aiding the war effort. It served as a location for The building is situated on Main Street in Spencer, conven- the Selective Service Board to provide physicals for men ient to various village businesses and public transportation. drafted into the service. With the opening of a new regional Each apartment unit, whether it be studio or one-bedroom, high school in September 1966, the building became David has a kitchen area, a private bath, a living/dining area and a Prouty Intermediate School. Then, upon the completion of 24-hour emergency call system. All units are designed to meet the new Wire Village School on Paxton Road in 2004, the tenants’ needs as their functional abilities change with age in school closed its doors for good. an effort to help them “age in place.” File photo Since 1975, MHPI, Inc. has been developing and providing “In keeping with our mission of Creating Housing … Senior Living at Prouty, in the former David Prouty High School (later affordable supportive housing within Boston city limits, the Supporting Lives, MHPI is thrilled to officially open the David Prouty Intermediate School) in Spencer, started welcomed ten- North Shore and Central Massachusetts. Together with its doors at Senior Living at Prouty,”MHPI President Sheldon D. ants Monday, March 1. affiliate, Residential Support Services, Inc., and other service Bycoff said. “I am fully confident that we will deliver the providers, MHPI, Inc. further enriches the quality of life for highest possible quality of life to our residents. We bring 35 The moving process for residents was supposed to start in residents by offering the appropriate level of specialized care years of experience in this area and it gives us great pleasure November, MHPI officials said during a tour of the building that promotes overall well-being. to extend our reach into Central Massachusetts.” in May. It was postponed while the contractor for the project AROUND OUR TOWNS

“The Town recognizes that this form of and face a second vote at the May 7 Town fund-raising is becoming increasingly com- Meeting. Affirmative votes in both cases are Nomination deadline Spencer OKs new mon, as seen by the significant number of needed for the debt exclusion to pass — and requests that have come before the Board of for residents’ property taxes to temporarily extended two weeks policy on ‘tollbooths’ Selectmen,” the policy states. increase for the life of the loan. “Notwithstanding the merits of any particu- An informational presentation on the proj- BROOKFIELD — Town Clerk Linda SPENCER — After months of discussion lar event or cause, the Board of Selectmen ect will be held during the April 20 select- Lincoln announced last week that because a and revisions, the Board of Selectmen last recognizes the following facts which are per- men’s meeting. calculation error, the deadline to return nom- week approved the town’s first policy on vol- tinent to all voluntary toll-booths: ination papers for the May Annual Town untary fundraising “tollbooths.” “Regardless of safety precautions imple- Election has been extended from March 1 to 5 The new rules allow three tollbooths per mented, the establishment and operation of Pet of the Week p.m. Monday, March 15. year: the Spencer Exchange Club’s annual voluntary toll-booths creates increased safe- Sponsored by E.B. Flatts Papers may be picked up any time the town fundraiser in November and two more by ty hazards to the people collecting voluntary clerk’s office is open; however, they must be local nonprofit groups. tolls, to motorists using the public roads, and Name: Link returned by the deadline for certification of Selectmen can grant exceptions with a members of the general public who happen Breed: DLH/Mix signatures. supermajority affirmative vote (at least 4-1). to be passing through or present in the imme- Sex: Neutered Male For more information, call Lincoln at (508) Groups asking for an exception, according to diate vicinity of the toll-booth.” Size: Large 867-2930, ext. 12. the policy, must provide a written explana- Age: 5 yrs. 5 mos. tion of “the social benefit of establishing the This is Link. He's an orange tiger who is in need of a little TLC. When toll-booth, and also what steps will be taken Link came into us, most of his coat was missing, this was due to the fact to mitigate the negative impact of the toll- that he had a condition know as Flea Allergie Dermititis (or FAD). F.A.D. is a condition where a cat is allergic to fleas, even one flea is enough to booth on local businesses.” They must also Dam repairs head to cause him to break out in a rash and lose thier hair. However F.A.D. is Special Town Meeting provide a plan that explains what they will do very treatable and preventable with a monthly flea product such as to ensure the safety of tollbooth collectors, Frontline or Revolution. Link has been treated, is flea free and has got- debt exclusion vote ten some other treatment for his F.A.D. so he is now looking for his new moves in Brookfield motorists, passersby and local residents, and forever home. He is a sweet little man who love to be cuddled and prevent damage to nearby property. loved. I have no doubt that he'll make a wonderful pet. So come meet NORTH BROOKFIELD — With officials According to the policy, all participants in Link, I guarantee you he'll be the love of your life in no time. BROOKFIELD — Just as the location of a deciding all taxpayers (not just water users) a tollbooth fundraiser must wear reflective This pet also is eligible for 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance. For public hearing earlier this week was moved will pay for repairs to the Horse Pond Dam, safety vests and set up traffic cones to divert more information please visit www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS. out of Town Hall, a Special Town Meeting two votes on a debt exclusion have been traffic away from them “as much as possi- Second Chance Animal Shelter Inc. later this month has moved as well. scheduled for early May. East Brookfield, MA• (508) 867-5525 ble.” Tollbooths along Route 9 or downtown At a special meeting Monday, March 1, the The hope is to use a United States www.secondchanceanimals.org might need a police detail, with the chief of Board of Selectmen decided to move the Department of Agriculture loan to fund most police making that determination. All groups March 18 Town Meeting to Brookfield of the $1.2 million project, mandated by the must give town officials a one-day liability Elementary School. The start time of 7 p.m. state after a 2006 inspection found the 30-foot- insurance policy naming the Town of has not changed. high dam off Oakham Road (Route 148) had Spencer as an additional insured for $1 mil- On the agenda will be a $4.7 million debt “significant” hazard potential. lion per occurrence and $2 million “general exclusion for renovations to Town Hall. 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on a twist bun, spicy wedge, carrots, fruit cookie, whole grain crackers, assorted homemade pizza milk. slice, herb buttered carrots, tossed salad with assort- Spencer-East Brookfield Friday, March 12: Stuffed crust pizza, cucumbers ed dressings, fresh apple or cinnamon applesauce, and dip, pears, milk. Alternate: fish sandwich. milk. Vegetarian option: vegetarian pizza round. Friday, March 12: Seafood potato chowder, French North Brookfield junior, senior high schools toast with blueberry topping, sausage patty or scram- bled egg, tater tots, whole grain cinnamon rolls, fresh BREAKFAST Leicester Middle School apple or cinnamon applesauce, milk. Vegetarian High School Monday, March 8: Smucker’s Snack’n Waffle or Monday, March 8: Choice of soup, grilled cheese, option: toasted bagel melt with sliced tomato and assorted cereal with toast, fruit or 100 percent juice, Monday, March 8: Nacho with cheese boat served crackers, pickles, pudding and cream, milk. fresh basil. milk. with salsa and meat topping, green beans, assorted Tuesday,March 9: Hamburger or cheeseburger on a Tuesday, March 9: Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J soft fruit, milk. wheat bun, assorted toppings, potato smiles, fresh pretzel, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. Tuesday, March 9: BBQ rib sandwich, macaroni fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 10: Pillsbury Mini Pancakes or salad, corn, assorted fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 10: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and Warren, West Brookfield assorted bagels with cram cheese, fruit or 100 percent Wednesday, March 10: School baked chicken, cheese, corn, yogurt blueberry parfait, milk. fruit juice, milk. mashed potatoes, buttered peas, warm rolls, cranber- Thursday, March 11: Spicy or plain chicken patty Thursday, March 11: Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J ry sauce, milk. on a twist bun, spicy wedge, carrots, fruit cookie, elementary schools large pretzel, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. Thursday, March 11: Taco served with toppings, milk. Friday, March 12: Bagel with cream cheese or Monday,March 8: Professional Development Day — hash brown, seasoned carrots, assorted fruit, milk. Friday, March 12: Papa Gino’s pizza, tossed salad, assorted cereal with toast, fruit or 100 percent fruit no school. Friday, March 12: Professional Development Day — pears, milk. Alternate: fish sandwich. juice, milk. Tuesday, March 9: Homemade slice of pizza (cheese no school. LUNCH or vegetable), seasoned broccoli, blueberry cobbler Alternates: triple-decker PBJ (PBM on Monday), Monday, March 8: Toasted cheese, tomato soup, with topping, milk. Grab & Go salads. macaroni and cheese, corn, fruit, milk. Leicester Memorial Wednesday, March 10: Vegetable pasta soup, nacho Tuesday, March 9: Professional Day — half day, chip basket with taco meat, cheese sauce and sea- cafeteria closed. soned rice, chopped lettuce and tomatoes, seasoned North Brookfield Wednesday, March 10: Spaghetti with meat sauce, School carrots with butter sauce, fruit cup with strawber- fresh baked roll, green beans, fruit, milk. ries, milk. Thursday, March 11: Tacos (with toppings), corn Monday, March 8: Hamburger on a bun, potato Thursday, March 11: Chicken noodle soup, yummy bread, corn, fruit, milk. puffs, carrots, pudding and cream, milk. Alternate: macaroni and cheese, seasoned green beans or salads Elementary School Friday, March 12: Assorted calzones (with dipping cheeseburger. with fajita chicken, assorted dressings, cheese, whole Monday, March 8: Hot dog on a roll, school baked sauce), steamed broccoli, fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 9: Pizza soup, grilled cheese on wheat roll, fruit cup or fresh apple, milk. beans, assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie cere- wheat crackers, fresh fruit, milk. Alternate: ham and Friday, March 12: Soup du jour, chicken patty sand- al lunch. cheese. wich with bun, lettuce leaf and tomato slice, sea- Tuesday, March 9: Cheeseburger on a roll served Wednesday, March 10: Grilled chicken patty on a soned carrots, cinnamon applesauce or fruit cup, with pickles, green beans, French fries, assorted Wire Village, EB twist roll, lettuce and tomato, corn, fruit cookie, milk. fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie soft pretzel lunch. milk. Alternate: bagel and cheese. Wednesday, March 10: Mozzarella cheese sticks Thursday, March 11: Pancakes and blueberries, served with dipping sauce, pasta with herbs, buttered Elementary schools sausage, juice, milk. Alternate: waffles. Tantasqua Regional carrots, assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie Friday, March 12: Stuffed crust pizza, tossed salad, Goldfish lunch. Monday, March 8: Hamburger (with or without pears, milk. Alternate: tuna roll. cheese), macaroni and cheese with tomato, pickles, Thursday, March 11: Chicken patties on a roll, rice fruit, milk. junior, senior high schools pilaf, sliced cucumbers, assorted fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 9: Professional Day — half day, Alternate: Munchie tuna lunch. cafeteria closed. Leicester Primary School Monday,March 8: Twin tacos (hard or soft) with let- Friday, March 12: Professional Development Day — Wednesday, March 10: Spaghetti with meat sauce, tuce, tomato and cheese, cheesy Mexican rice, car- no school. garlic bread, green beans, fruit, milk. Monday,March 8: Hamburger of cheeseburger on a rots, fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, March 11: Assorted calzones (with dip- bun, potato puffs, carrots, pudding and cream, milk. Tuesday, March 9: Chicken a la king on a baking ping sauce) or assorted pizza, steamed broccoli, fruit, Tuesday, March 9: Pizza soup, grilled cheese on powder biscuit, potato puffs, peas, cranberry sauce, Bay Path Regional milk. wheat, crackers, fresh fruit, milk. blueberry crisp with whipped cream, juice, milk. Friday, March 12: Fish nuggets or tuna roll, veg- Wednesday, March 10: Grilled chicken patty on a Wednesday, March 10: Ham and cheese stuffed etable rice, peanut butter krunchies, corn, fruit, twist roll, lettuce and tomato, corn, apples and bread, pasta salad, broccoli, fruit, juice, milk. milk. cream, milk. Thursday, March 11: Build a burger with cheese, Voke-Tech High Thursday, March 11: Deli sandwich, Sun Chips, lettuce, tomato, onion and bacon on a fresh roll, pota- BREAKFAST cucumbers and dip, fruit cookie, milk. to wedges, corn, mocha cake, fruit, juice, milk. Monday, March 8: Pancakes, syrup, juice or cereal, Friday, March 12: Stuffed crust pizza, tossed salad, Friday, March 12: Professional Development Day — yogurt, muffin, juice, milk. pears, milk. Lake and Maple no breakfast or lunch served. Tuesday, March 9: Eggs and bacon, toast and jelly, Alternate: tuna roll. Alternates: Pizza Pit (assorted pizza), Chicken Coop juice, or toast, cereal, yogurt, juice, milk. (nuggets or patty), salad line, sandwich line and Grab Wednesday, March 10: Bagel, cream cheese, cereal, Street schools & Go line, all served with vegetables, fruit, juice and milk. yogurt, juice, milk. BREAKFAST Quaboag Regional Thursday, March 11: Ham, egg and cheese wrap, Monday, March 8: Smucker’s Snack’n Waffle or juice or muffin, cereal, yogurt, juice, milk. bagel with cream cheese, fruit or 100 percent juice, Friday, March 12: French toast, syrup, juice or Pop milk. Middle/High School Brookfield Elementary Tart, cereal, yogurt, juice, milk. Tuesday, March 9: Assorted cereal (with giant gold- LUNCH Monday, March 8: fish graham) or J&J soft pretzel, fruit or 100 percent BREAKFAST Chicken nuggets with dipping Monday, March 8: Pork chop, gravy, seasoned rice, Monday,March 8: Professional Development Day — juice, milk. sauce, fluffy white rice, seasoned vegetables, fruit, green beans, roll and butter, milk. Alternate: peanut no school. Wednesday, March 10: Muffin (with giant goldfish milk. butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, veggie sticks. Tuesday, March 9: Toasted buttered English muffin Tuesday, March 9: graham) or bagel with cream cheese, fruit or 100 per- Toasted cheese sandwich, Tuesday, March 9: Grilled chicken on a seeded bun, cent juice, milk. with grape jelly or butter, Yoplait fruit yogurt, orange creamy tomato soup, crackers, fresh fruit, milk. wedges or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. baked chips, cup of veggie soup, crackers, apple, Thursday, March 11: Twin Pop Tarts or J&J large Alternate: chef ’s salad. milk. Wednesday, March 10: Toasted mini bagel with Wednesday, March 10: pretzel, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. Pasta with or without meat Wednesday, March 10: Early release day — no Friday, March 12: Assorted cereal or yogurt, giant plain cream cheese, honey roasted sunflower seeds, sauce, tomato Mozzarella salad, garlic bread, fruit, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. lunch served. goldfish graham, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. milk. Thursday, March 11: Shepherd’s pie, gravy,roll and Thursday,March 11: Choice of breakfast cereal and Thursday, March 11: LUNCH Tacos on hard or soft shell butter, fruit, milk. Alternate: tossed salad, roll and Monday,March 8: Toasted cheese sandwich, tomato slice of whole wheat toast with butter or breakfast with lettuce, tomato and cheese cup, seasoned rice, egg and bacon burrito, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, butter, fruit. soup, goldfish snack bag, corn, milk. fruit, milk. Alternate: chef ’s salad. Friday, March 12: Baked fish on a bun, coleslaw, Tuesday, March 9: Professional Day — half day, milk. Friday, March 12: Professional Development Day — Friday, March 12: Choice of breakfast cereal and baked French fries, fruit, milk. Alternate: veggie cafeteria closed. no school. burger on a bun, coleslaw, French fries, fruit. Wednesday, March 10: Spaghetti with meat sauce, slice of whole wheat toast with butter or scrambled garlic bread, steamed broccoli, fruit, milk. eggs with American cheese and wheat toast with but- Thursday, March 11: Plain or pepperoni pizza, ter, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. green beans, fruit, milk. LUNCH Friday, March 12: Fish nuggets or tuna roll, but- Monday,March 8: Professional Development Day — CAMPUS NOTES tered noodles, carrots, peanut butter krunchies, no school. fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 9: Vegetable minestrone, Oriental popcorn chicken with scallions and orange zesty sauce, lo mein noodles with scallions or meatball grinder with Mozzarella cheese and toppings, taco University of Vermont Worcester Polytechnic Leicester High School seasoned oven fries, fresh apple or cinnamon apple- sauce, milk. Vegetarian option: vegetable entrée of BURLINGTON, Vt. — Kevin Chalifoux of Monday, March 8: Choice of soup, grilled cheese, the day. crackers, pickles, pudding and cream, milk. Wednesday, March 10: Potato corn chowder, Italian Spencer has been named to the Dean’s List Institute Tuesday,March 9: Hamburger or cheeseburger on a spaghetti with meat sauce, herb seasoned green for the fall 2009 semester at the University of wheat bun, assorted toppings, potato smiles, fresh WORCESTER — The following local resi- beans or toasted cheese sandwich, oven roasted fries, Vermont. Chalifoux is a first-year student fruit, milk. dents were among 959 students from seasoned carrots, fruit dessert, pear with whip top- Environmental Sciences major in the College Wednesday, March 10: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and ping, milk. Vegetarian option: vegetarian lasagna. Worcester Polytechnic Institute named to the cheese, corn, yogurt blueberry parfait, milk. of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Thursday, March 11: Vegetable beanie soup with university’s Dean’s List for academic excel- Thursday, March 11: Spicy or plain chicken patty To be named to the dean’s lists, students lence for the fall 2009 semester: must have a grade point average of 3.0 or bet- • Erik Archambault, son of Mr. and Mrs. ter and rank in the top 20 percent of their Mark Archambault of Spencer, is a senior class in their respective college or school. majoring in Computer Science. • Paul Kehrer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harald Champlain College H. Kehrer of North Brookfield, is a senior majoring in Computer Science. BURLINGTON, Vt. — Ryan Donnelly,a res- • Randy Pierce of Brookfield is a senior ident of Brookfield, has been named to the majoring in Biology and Biotechnology. Fall 2009 Champlain College’s Dean’s List for • Nathan Senecal, son of Mr. and Mrs. academic achievements. Donnelly, the son of Jeffrey Senecal of Leicester, is a sophomore Timothy and Terri Donnelly, is majoring in majoring in Mathematical Sciences. Computer Networking and Information The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differ Security. from most other universities, as WPI does Students named to the Dean’s List are full- not compute a grade point average (GPA). time students with a semester grade point Instead, WPI defines the Dean’s List by the average of 3.5 or more. amount of work completed at the “A” level in courses and projects. Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 CLASSROOM CORNER SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLLS

Fulmer, Tucker Girard, Cheyanne Carter Bemis, Autum Berthiaume, Deanna Cote, Julianna Croteau, Tristan Day, Jacob Gustafson, Caitlynn Kelly, Elizabeth King, Berthiaume, Victoria Carcamo, Ana Donelon, Brendan Ebol, Cameron Fahey, Wire Village School Alivia Lamoureux, Connor McCaffrey, Caroline Carvalho, Kimberly Cook, Matthew Lydia Fahey, Erin Gaudette, Ceejay Green, GRADE 4 Jordan Modig, Alexander Schrader, Sarah Duda, Sarah Gaudette, Ethan Grenier, Danielle Huston, Tyler Kane-Gregoire, HIGH HONORS St. Germain, Rebekka Yang. Robert Jewell, James Joyce, Courtney Alexander King, Stefanie Kobel, Casey Jordan Elmore, Kaylee Gallagher, HONORS McKeon, Hailey Mills, Timothy Nokeo, Sean Lacaire, Samantha LaPrad, Terry Lytle, Christopher Gleason, Mikayla Halloran, Ava Victoria Ahaesy, Jillian Anderson, Madisyn O’Rourke, Elizabeth Pedone, David Haley MacDonald, John Mazzone, Karisa Hill, Hannah Morse, Sara Nelson, Nicole Audette, Haley Beamenderfer, Ryan Beford, Provencher, Ian Puchalski, Raven Virginia Paradis, Ashlyn Perro, Alec Petruzzi, Loana Ouellette. Colby Brennan, Elizabeth Buckinham- Reimer, Jonathan Rosum, Vanessa Ponton, Samantha Richards, Samuel Shea, HONORS Brown, Shawn Buckley, Bridget Canavan, Schiavone, Kyle Shedden, Alec Simonovitch, Tobias Simonovitch, Tyler Simons, Trevor Emily Anderson, Jessica Ashleigh, Julia Cole Cashman, Tyler Clayfield, Gabriel Nicholas St. Germain, Troy Stearns, Jacob Spence, Stephanie Woods. Barton, Bryan Bishop, Jacquelyn Bokis, Coolbaugh, Britnie Cournoyer, Jordyn Cyr, Tibbetts, Chelsie Trombly, Andrew Tuson, GRADE 8 Kyle Bouvier, Connor Cashman, Madison Nicole Dayutis, Sarah Decker, Max Donahue, Matthew Wallace, Jaxon Wells, Ashleigh HIGH HONORS Catino, Robert Courtney IV, Chantel David Dubuque, Rachel Duda, Craig Whigham. Justin Clayfield, Rachel Clogston, Tyler Croteau, John Dalton, Alec DeSimone, Dwinell, Alexis Fluegel, Jeffrey Fulmer, Eric Fitman, Sydney Ingel, Taylor Joubert, Hayley Doane, Jayme Dowd, Michaela Fyrberg, Raymond Girard, Jaymee Hayes, Michael Joyce, Ashley White, Chelsea White, Duquette, Patrick Dyer, Cassandra Mackenzie Huard, Alexis Jacome, Zachariah Amanda Wozniak, Jennifer Wozniak. Fitzpatrick, Hannah Fitzpatrick, Ethan Jewel, Alysia Joppas, Karina Kagramanov, Knox Trail Jr. HONORS Goodreau, Madison Gosselin, Joseph Meaghan Kelley, Desiree Klase, Abby Hailey Askew, Jason Barrett, Matthew Halihan, Sarah Hesselton, Samuel Kandel, LaFountain, Adam Letendre, Deanna High School Bishop, Matthew Brennan, Abbey Bryant, Matthew Kelley, Jonathan Lapierre, McCrillis, Emma Moroney, Emily Naim, Emily Canavan, Jacob Cardinal, Catrina Benjamin Leach, Joshua MacIntosh, Tonio Zachary Natale, Michael Reniere, Jarod GRADE 7 Cattaneo, Anna Duong, Zachary Fahey, Maffei, Sarah McCarthy, Desiree Melvin, Sagendorph, Elise Simonovitch, Rachel HIGH HONORS Kayla Fontaine, Andrew Georgian, Josiah Dylon Mercon, Kayla Morrison, Emily Thibeault, Matthew Toomey, John Trainor, Anna Bogdan, Ryan Bowen, Nicole Gianfriddo, Kyle Gosselin, Brian Hawes, Mullen, Lauren Nussey, Kathryn Pepe, Jacob Tutlis, Dustin VanDyke, Joseph Cummings, Katherine Dalton, Jacqueline Christopher Hawes, Sean Hennigan Troy Jarrett Perchak, Isaiah Perez, Samantha Wilkman Jr. Dayutis, Austin Fitman, Jamie Fontaine, Ingel, Samantha Kuchinski, Christine Sagendorph, Cameron Serrano, Kaitlyn GRADE 6 Taylor Houston, Joshua Lavallee, Kylie LaCroix, Andrew Lochner, Dimitri Lowell, Shamlian, Ethan Shaw, Evans Soter, Jacob HIGH HONORS O’Rourke, Suzanne Pepe, Allyson Shogren, Abigaele Mann, Tyler Martinelli-King, Tingley, Alicia Triggs, Savannah Vangel, Bethany Anderson, Sarah Duquette, Joseph Amanda Stockman, Christina Strzelewicz, Katelyn Miller, Abigail Miner, Samantha Claudia White, Danielle Esposito, Brendan Hanrahan, Darian Emily Wright. Provencher, Fitzgerald Pucci, Keith Zanchi. Kenneway, Alexandria Kuchinski, Andrew HONORS Sanborn, James Sandman, Rebecca GRADE 5 Romano. Jacob Arsenault, Shayne Barton, Taylor Simmons, Christopher St. Cyr, Dean St. HIGH HONORS HONORS Bemenderfer, Michaela Brown, Draven Laurent, Andrew Stoddard, Christopher Meghan Bowen, Elycia Figarsky, Jacob Alexander Arsenault, Vanessa Bastardo, Cardinale, Nicholas Chatzopoulos, Shawn Toomey. Times scheduled for School files from the kindergarten registration 1980s to be destroyed NORTH BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield Public SPENCER — In accordance with federal and State reg- Schools will hold an early kindergarten registration and ulations, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School screening for children entering kindergarten in the fall of District’s Pupil Services Department is giving notice of 2010. intent to destroy the special education records of stu- The following dates are available and the appointments dents who were born in 1983 and 1984. will be approximately one hour in length: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With proof of identity, the parent, guardian or adult Tuesday,March 9 and Thursday,March 11. Please call the student may request student files between the hours of 8 school at (508) 867-8326 for an appointment. Children must a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Pupil Services Office, 306 Main St., be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2010 to enter kinder- Spencer, MA 01562. garten. Those files not claimed will be destroyed on Friday, March 26.

Sue Swanberg from the American Red Cross sits with Michelle Meloche, Craig Therrien and their fifth-grade classrooms. Marianapolis Preparatory sold to Trinity Foundation GROUP HAS BEEN RUNNING PRIVATE SCHOOL SINCE 2001

BY RICH HOSFORD STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER THOMPSON, Conn. — Marianapolis Preparatory School is now under new ownership. The Trinity Foundation, the organization that has run the school since 2001, officially bought Marianapolis from the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Thursday, Feb. 11. The price tag of $5 million included 127 acres of the 257-acre campus, the school buildings, dorms and athletic facilities. Ken Ebbitt, Trinity Foundation Board chair, said he and the board were happy with the sale. “Plans for the purchase were set in motion over Courtesy photos nine years ago,” he said. “The board is really excit- Leicester Memorial School teachers Michelle Meloche, left, and Craig ed. We’ve reached a real goal.” Courtesy photo Therrien, right, pose with Sue Swanberg from the American Red Cross According to a press release, the Trinity From left, Marianapolis Headmistress Marilyn Ebbitt; Ken Ebbitt, and the $2,213 check presented to help with Haiti earthquake relief Foundation started running the administrative chairman of the Trinity Foundation Board; Marian Fr. Tim Roth, efforts. and financial responsibilities of the school in 2001 MIC, chair of Theology, and Marian Br. Donald Schaefer, MIC, and when the Marians concluded they no longer had Trinity Foundation board member and attorney Alyson Aleman the religious personnel and financial resources to Odden ’89, of Borner, Fraser & Aleman in Putnam, Conn. Memorial School classes raise $2K continue the operation. The Trinity Foundation was formed by a group of alumni, faculty and par- aged. The only changes he can foresee, he said, are ents who did not want to see the school close. In the possible upgrades to the campus. to help Haiti years since, the school has grown from 238 students to “All that has changed is the ownership of the 322 today. school,” he said. “I think there will be no changes. The 2001 transfer of control did not mark a break However, once you own something, it’s easier to spend LEICESTER — On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Leicester Memorial between Marianapolis and the Marians, who have money on improvements as opposed to if you don’t. School pupils presented Sue Swanberg from the American Red continued to reside on campus and to oversee the reli- As owners, we can better shape the future of the Cross with a check donation for $2,213 to help with the Haiti gious aspects of the school. Marian Father Tim Roth school. We will continue to improve the product as we Response Fund. The amount was the result of a one-week continues as the chair of the Theology Department. go forward.” fundraiser spearheaded by the pupils in Michelle Meloche's The sale, Ebbitt said, will not alter that arrangement, Fr. Tim Roth, a 28-year veteran of the school, said and Craig Therrien's fifth-grade classrooms. and the Marians will continue their work on campus. he was happy with the Trinity Foundation’s manage- The pupils first brainstormed different ways the school could “It will be business as usual with the Marians and ment of the school and its plans for the future. help and finally decided on a spare change fundraiser. They the Foundation continuing in their respective roles,” “We are pleased to see our mission preserved for made posters to hang around the building and went from class- he said. “The Marians will continue to supply the reli- future generations,” he said. room to classroom giving short presentations to their peers gious guidance to the student body they have always Marianapolis was founded in 1926 as a school for explaining why it was important to help others in need. provided.” Lithuanian boys. Today the school serves day stu- Country Bank for Savings generously allowed the use of its Ebbitt said the relationship between Trinity dents from 35 communities throughout Connecticut, change counting machine for the fundraiser. Foundation the Marians has been a successful part- Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as 142 The pupils were extremely proud of their involvement and nership throughout the years and he is looking for- American and international boarding students repre- couldn't believe they raised so much money in one week. ward to continue working in conjunction with them. senting 15 foreign countries. Marianapolis is accred- Swanberg told the pupils their money would help to purchase “This truly has been a real partnership, and we are ited by the New England Association of Schools and water and blankets for those in need in Haiti and they should getting to where we wanted to get when we first Colleges, and is approved by the Connecticut State be proud of the help they were able to provide. Meloche and signed the agreement,” he said. “It’s an excellent rela- Department of Education. Therrien were especially proud of their pupils for the respon- tionship. We couldn’t have done it without them.” Rich Hosford may be reached at (860) 928-1818, sibility they took and the pride they showed in helping others. Ebbitt said the sale would not significantly affect ext. 112, or by e-mail at rich@villagernewspa- the students, faculty or parents. The foundation is not pers.com. looking to alter how the school and classes are man- THE FIVE ANSWERS 1. President James Abraham Garfield 2. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, pro- nouns, prepositions and verbs 3. Diapers DEB’S HAIR PLACE 232 Main Street, Spencer, MA Ware Adult Learning Center 4. The Iditarod 5. 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VIEWPOINTOPINION AND COMMENTARY FROM SPENCER, LEICESTER AND THE BROOKFIELDS

EDITORIAL Huzzah for Saying goodbye spring training

Despite all the truly nasty weather of to mentor, friend late, it’s true that we’re on our way toward the better season. In fact, the signs are all around us. This week, many of us at Stonebridge We attended “spring training” last Press Newspapers will drive to Kingston, Saturday and found ample evidence of where we will pay one last visit to our those prosperous, hope- friend, David Cutler. ful, exuberant days ahead. We say “friend,” because those who There were pitchers try- knew him best knew that while he was a ing to look their very best, businessman — and a darned good one at catchers (of the woven- that — more than anything, he was a basket variety) promising friend. He may have been your editor, but years of continued serv- he would lend you his ear when you need- ice, and utility players ed it. He may have been your publisher, (tools, small appliances, but you could walk in without feeling like and implements of all you didn’t belong. He may have been the sorts) seeking new assign- owner, but he assumed no airs. AS YOU ments in new homes — on Cutler was, through and through, a new “teams.” newspaperman. It really was that simple. LIKE IT Yes, this was an He made money off it, to be sure. But INDOOR yard sale, on a times weren’t always rosy. Even when MARK ASHTON day of snow flurries, spot- they weren’t, you could get the corner of ty sunshine, rain, drizzle, his lips to curl upward, you could get that and who knows what else unmistakable Cutler laugh to come bar- in New England. This was spring training for the coming season of weekend yard reling out of his lungs, by talking about sales. newspapers. If you brought up a funny OK, sometimes they’re known as garage story, maybe one he had forgotten, his sales, cellar sales, attic or basement or eyes would twinkle and he would listen. driveway sales, moving sales, or get-rid-of- Then he’d one up you and tell you some- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR everything sales, but they’re all part of the thing that would make you laugh, even same game of life — that age-old practice while it was teaching you something. of turning one man’s trash into another And that’s what was perhaps so amaz- man’s treasure. And vice versa. (And if ing about the man. Almost any time he Hotz: An open letter to Spencer selectmen on Elderbus you’re really paying attention, you can spoke, any time you had an audience with pick up someone’s old workshop vise — him, you learned — something. Maybe it To the Editor: umbrella insurance policy to protect the which might cost big bucks at the hard- was to know when to keep your emotions To the Honorable Spencer Select Board: town against liability. ware or lumber-supply store — for a mere in check. Or why a particular story lead Many Spencer residents, because of age or I am told that many of our neighboring $5, or less!) didn’t work. Or maybe it had nothing to disability, cannot drive themselves to doc- communities provide such an umbrella pol- Last weekend’s training session was a do with newspapers at all. You might tor’s appointments or for shopping, and lack icy, which puts Spencer to shame. I urge the local event, a church fund-raiser, I believe, learn about presidential history,a subject family members able to provide those need- Select Board, as strongly as possible, to benefiting Haiti or another important particularly dear to him and one in which ed rides. The WRTA Elderbus van comes include such an umbrella policy in the fiscal relief effort, and it was also the first sign of both he and Stonebridge Press President immediately to mind as an option, but there 2011 budget. what we incurable Yankee packrats need and Publisher Frank Chilinski enjoy are serious problems for many seniors. The Some fiscal conservatives will complain in order to survive — the lure, hope, and hardly any peers. Elderbus van runs on a restricted schedule, that Spencer cannot afford such an “extrav- promise of a real “bargain.” If you were especially lucky, you might two or three days a week. Seniors may not be agance,” but the social benefits far exceed There were DVDs and VHS tapes for the here a tale or two about his service as a able to schedule doctor appointments to con- the monetary expense. perfect price ($1 each), reminding us of the Marine in the Vietnam War. He might tell form to the Elderbus schedule. They may It would be well to remember that each of first movie we ever bought (25 years ago?) you about how he was shot and spent a not be able to endure the often four- or five- us is inevitably approaching the age when for the now-outlandish price of $89. I was night in the jungle waiting to be rescued. hour trip, which usually involves several we quite likely will be dependent on the thrilled last yard-saling season to find He didn’t talk about the war much, not people with differing schedules. They may kindness of compassionate people. It “Breaking Away,” one of my all-time unlike many Vietnam veterans. not be able to enter or leave the van because behooves all Spencer residents to contact favorite sports/coming-of-age flicks. And That military service was no doubt part of physical disability. the Select Board to urge that the town I’m always on the lookout for ‘50s horror of what made him such a successful busi- I understand the director of the Spencer acquire the above-described umbrella policy. classics. (We have an alphabetized list of nessman and such a good friend. And Senior Center receives many offers to pro- all our movie purchases, which helps us keep duplicate purchases down to a mini- what a friend he was. If you were lucky vide rides for these people. She must refuse CHARLES F. H OTZ these offers because Spencer lacks an mum and provides a ready reference on enough to earn his friendship, you had a SPENCER friend for life. He was loyal. He was the family movie night — or Saturday after- noon creature feature sessions!) hardest working son-of-a-gun you’d ever There were cups and saucers and plat- meet. He led not by telling you he was the ters and trays — some of which we like to leader, but by doing anything and every- Lowkes: Thanks for everyone’s help with raffle calendar purchase as holders of baked goods we like thing he’d ask any you to do. to provide on monthly visits to church He was salty, he was gruff, he was pas- To the Editor: DDS, Sandy and Ronald Barnes, Two Steps friends. And there was the typical array of sionate and driven. The sixth-grade students from East Up Hair Salon, Uncle Sam’s Pizza, Podunk used (but still working) radios, tape play- Some people were scared by him, but Brookfield Elementary School would like to Deli, Rovezzi’s-Sturbridge, Suddenly ers, and CD apparatuses that provide when it was brought to his attention, he’d graciously thank the businesses and fami- Sandy’s Salon, Lashaway Inn, Bob Willis- music or entertainment in the workshop look almost startled. How could anyone lies who donated money and gifts to their Safe Scents, Howe Lumber, John’s Pizza, environment. What’s a little sawdust or be scared by me? He might go and visit February Raffle Calendar. This successful David Kelley Insurance, Whitco, Barnes sheetrock powder on a player that cost just that person and have a little fun at their fundraiser, which will help defray the cost of Portrait, Charlie’s Diner, Trolley Stop, Erin $2? expense. And then he’d flash that smile their trip to Washington, D.C., in April, Lowkes and family, Northeast Pizza, I’m always in the market for old tools, and roar that laughter. would not have been possible without these Appleblossoms, PIE East Brookfield especially if the price is right. Last season Chilinski said, in remembering his generous donations: Hair Quarters, East Elementary, Spencer Frameworks, and the brought me a reciprocating saw, a boss, he had never met anyone like him. Brookfield Pizza, Michael Cole and family, Fiddle Center. joiner/planer, and a belt sander for my cel- There was no one else like David Cutler. Hannaford-North Brookfield, Spencer A great big thanks to all of the students, lar workshop, all at the combined price of There never will be. Savings Bank, Michelle’s Full Service Salon, parents, school staff and community mem- less than half of what any one of these With his passing, a wife lost a husband, Chef Sau, Emma Parsons and family, Gifted bers who have worked so hard to make this things might have cost on the retail mar- children lost a father, siblings lost a broth- Hands, Thai House, Jim Lamontagne exciting and educational trip possible! ket. er, many lost a dear friend, colleagues lost Plumbing and Heating, John Casey and fam- Thank you! Our household is always on the lookout one of the best businessmen and owners ily, Lamoureux Ford, Bogey Lanes, Central for certain collectibles: I have my display they’ll ever meet. Oh, and the newspaper Mass School of Massage and the Pain Free KARLENE LOWKES of Lincolniana —everything from rare Clinic, Mid-State Insurance, Price Chopper- books, bios, and kitschy busts of our business lost one of the last real newspa- PARENT VOLUNTEER permen. They lost a giant who walked Spencer, Spencer Pizza, James Ostromecky, beloved 16th president to historical like anything but. ephemera, including a “Leslie’s Illustrated Today, and for quite some time, we will Newspaper” front page from just three mourn. But for much, much longer we weeks after the assassination; and the wife will remember, we will love and we will Rieder: Amount of work only one reason to reject money has her collection of dolls, her Santas, her never, ever forget. Oriental “stuff,” and, most recently, her budding collection of “head vases,” which Goodbye, friend. Goodbye, mentor. To the Editor: mula to calculate the amount of money are tiny ceramic flower vases shaped like a Goodbye, newsman. The Leicester School Committee wishes to available for each local school district. The woman’s head. Goodbye, David. reply to “Reasons for refusing federal money formula chosen for this grant is “Title I.” I know she’s serious about this new col- are irresponsible,” printed in the “Sound Leicester School District does not fair well lection, since she commissioned (from me) Off” section of the “Opinion and under the “Title I” formula. a set of shelves for the bedroom large Commentary” page on Feb. 19. Funds from the Race to the Top grant enough to hold a nifty array of different The author states the sole reason must be used to create new programs and (but not all-THAT-different) ladies heads Leicester School Department declined pur- positions. We would not be able to use the painted and shaped to hold flowers. The suing the Race to the Top grant is because money to fund current or discontinued pro- shelves turned out AOK (built with the “it would be a lot of work.” Yes, we did make grams or positions. Participating in this help of some of the aforementioned used the statement that it would require a lot of grant would have Leicester add programs 1872-2007 tools) but look a bit underused with just work to pursue the funding, but that is not and positions to expend the grant while we three heads decorating over six feet of the sole reason we decided not to be includ- are facing the possibility of reducing pro- dandy display space. ed in the grant application. grams and positions to address a budget But then the real season is nearly upon We estimated the cost to our district for deficit. us. Last weekend’s training session didn’t the paperwork required to apply for and This was a tough decision that had to be have any serious collectibles to offer, but administer this grant would be higher than made within a very short timeframe. We it’s only a matter of weeks before there will the amount of money to be received. This posted and held a special meeting to debate be yards, driveways, and whole neighbor- 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 grant would not allow money from the grant and vote. Our vote was split (3-2). We are hoods littered with card tables full of Telephone (800) 367-9898 to be used to process the paperwork. It also among approximately 100 school districts “things-we-no-longer-need-that-you-just- Fax (508) 764-8015 requires the district to put programs in that decided not to pursue this grant. We can’t-live-without.” www.spencernewleader.com place with incentives that cannot be funded hope our decision was correct for our dis- Who knows? Maybe this coming season through the grant. Leicester would be trict’s situation, but we definitely did not will bring a copy of “The Thing” (featuring FRANK G. WALTER C. responsible for funding these incentives pass on this opportunity because “it would James Arness in the title role), an orbital during and after the four years of the grant. be a lot of work.” CHILINSKI BIRD JR. sander with a lifetime supply of sandpaper Our district cannot afford the additional Our request to the politicians in Boston WEEKLY EDITOR (in coarse, medium and fine grits), and a PRESIDENT AND cost to process the paperwork or the addi- and Washington is simple. Fund the pro- half-dozen new ladies with holes in their PUBLISHER AT-LARGE tional unfunded obligations. grams and mandates that are in place before heads (for flowers). It’s why spring train- The method for determining the distribu- creating new ones! ing is always known as the season of hope. DAVID F. D ORE tion of the funds is not generous to commu- nities with Leicester’s demographics. As EDITOR, SPENCER NEW LEADER SCOTT RIEDER, MEMBER Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for with all of the federal stimulus money, this LEICESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE Stonebridge Press publications. grant must utilize an existing funding for- Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 SPORTS Lady Cougars roll into district semifinals QUABOAG TOPS WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

BY MARK WILLIAMS team’s defense after the game: “It was a huge SPORTS CORRESPONDENT win for us. The half court press was key and WARREN — Quaboag and Whitinsville overall we played smart, knew when to dou- Christian are very familiar foes in district ble, knew when to contest their shooters. The play. 11-0 run to start the game was a big momen- Saturday,Feb. 27 was their third face off in tum gainer for us in the game.” four years in the Central Massachusetts Despite winning the fourth quarter 11-8, Division 3 quarterfinals, and this time the the Lady Crusaders could not get their Lady Cougars came out on top with a 47-27 offense going. Kendra Woudenberg and victory. Catherine Malcolm each chipped in six No. 5 Quaboag opened the game with an 11- points, but the 27 overall points put up in this 0 run and never looked back. The Lady game paled in comparison to Whitinsville Crusaders were held without a field goal in Christian’s first-round upset victory over No. the first quarter, as they went 0 for 7 from the 4 Parker Charter. The Lady Crusaders were field and trailed after the first quarter 14-2. seeded 13th. Quaboag’s tough defense proved to be a big Turnovers proved to be a nightmare for problem for the Lady Crusaders, as they did Whitinsville Christian as well, committing not make their first field goal of the game nearly double the turnovers in this game until the 5:49 mark of the second quarter. compared to their first round victory. Quaboag was led by the duo of Meaghan With the loss, the Lady Crusaders finished Burns (14 points, 14 rebounds) and Olivia the season at 13-11 and will have to wait until Jankins (15 points, four assists), who com- next year to make another run. As for bined for 29 of the 47 Lady Cougar points. Quaboag, the Cougars improved to 18-4 on Junior center Samantha McCann, who had the season and advanced to the district semi- 22 points in Quaboag’s first round victory finals at WPI March 4 to take on another over Valley Tech, was held to eight points. familiar foe, Sutton. Quaboag coach John Vayda praised his

David Dore photos Quaboag’s Meaghan Burns, left, and Whitinsville Christian’s Molly Stark, center, fight for the loose ball as another Quaboag player looks on.

Quaboag’s Cory Spencer, left, and Colleen Morin, right, work to ensure the Cougars get a rebound. Local athletes participate Quaboag coach John Vayda, second from right, talks with his players after their win Saturday night. in All-State meet Minutemen bow out to

BY NICK ETHIER line in 4:41.81. (9.10 seconds) after the pre- Tigers in District play SPORTS STAFF WRITER Brent Schouler, also a sen- liminary round and did not BOSTON — Select local ior for the Crusaders, fin- reach the finals. track athletes, who had ished the 1,000-meter run in Oxford freshman Emily BY NICK ETHIER about 30 rebounds a contest for Bay Path, marked well in the previous 2:42.96, which was also good Dawidczyk finished seventh SPORTS STAFF WRITER were limited to a total of eight against week’s State Divisional for 20th place. in the 300 meter dash, cross- After a one-day postponement due to Maynard. meets, were invited back to Whitinsville Christian’s ing the line in 41.97 seconds. inclement weather, the Bay Path girls’ bas- And on offense the Minutemen could find the Reggie Lewis Track in 4x800 meter relay team, Uxbridge senior Samantha ketball team made the trek up to Maynard to zero rhythm to get going. Boston Feb. 26 for the All- which consisted of McRae, Copland was right behind compete in first round play in the Central “Offensively we committed several State meet. Schouler, Kouta Kobayashi, her, taking eighth place in Mass Division 3 District tournament with turnovers and the kids were rushing too Many locals took part in and Gabe Solano, took 21st 42.01 seconds. the sixth-ranked Tigers on Feb. 25. The much,” Lambert said. the event. in the 24-team field, finish- The Uxbridge foursome of Minutemen, in the tournament at No. 11, had Nicole Primavera led Bay Path with 14 On the boys’ side, Auburn ing in 8:35.54. Copland, Emily Cahill, hoped to pull of an upset win, but at first points, while Maynard’s Danielle senior Brendan Whitson For the girls, Shepherd Deborah Lopes, and Jessica sight of the opposition Bay Path seemed mes- Fairweather also poured in 14. placed fifth in the long jump Hill senior Elisabeth Monty Drane took 23rd of the 24 merized. “I predict that they will go all the way,” with a leap of 21 feet, four- took part in the 55 meter teams in the 4x400 meter “Maynard is extremely strong with consid- Lambert said of the Tigers. and-a-half inches. hurdles after winning the relay,crossing the finish line erable height, extremely fast players, and Lambert’s prediction is still intact as Adam Gonyea, also a sen- event in the Division 2 meet in 4:20.91. good ball handlers,” Bay Path coach Maynard, now 18-4, defeated No. 3 University ior on the Rockets, took 20th a week before. Monty had Cahill of the Spartans also Jeannine Lambert said via telephone after Park in quarterfinal action, 62-33. The Tigers place in the shot-put with a the second fastest time, 8.43 competed in the high jump, the game. “When my kids saw them warming will now square off with No. 2 Hopedale in best throw of 45 feet, seven- seconds, in the preliminar- clearing the bar set at five up they were totally intimidated, so much so the semifinals. and-a-quarter inches. ies and ultimately placed feet. Shepherd Hill sopho- that defensively they couldn’t stay together Despite the District loss, Lambert was Whitinsville Christian fifth in the finals. Monty’s more Emily Mattson also in their zone defense.” proud of what her team accomplished. senior Arleigh McRae par- final time was 8.51 seconds. cleared five feet, and both The Tigers rushed to a 35-16 halftime lead “It was a good season,” she said. “We fin- ticipated in the one-mile Uxbridge senior Sarah tied for 19th place. and cruised to victory, 68-28. ished our season with 12 wins and nine loss- event and took 20th place. Zeis also took part in the 55- Lambert noted that Iliana Joaquin and es. I am very happy.” McRae crossed the finish meter hurdles and was 21st Sam Parker, two players that combine for 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010 SPORTS Ramsey, Morin, Jankins lift Cougars past Bears

BY NICK ETHIER freshman Thomas Jankins not their forte. Ramsey knew 31-25, but it was still any- SPORTS STAFF WRITER responded with two consecu- that to win the Cougars one’s game. WARREN — Now that it’s tive three-pointers. would have to change their “What happened in the Central Mass District tour- The fast-paced, action- plan of attack. first half, Ewusi scored on nament season, no game is packed first quarter contin- “Our game plan was to the boards against us and easy. ued when Cougars’ senior slow them down in the half from up close,” Quaboag Just ask the Quaboag boys’ Sean Ramsey hit a reverse court and play our way,” he coach Chris Reilly said. basketball team, the No. 4- lay-up and junior teammate said. Ewusi netted 15 points in ranked squad in the Division David Morin had three By slowing things down, the first two quarters, but 3 bracket. The Cougars host- hoops from inside. Quaboag was able to contain Ramsey and the Cougars ed No. 13 Abby Kelley on Feb. But Ewusi was going Ewusi from getting inside were ready for him in the 23 and had to work hard to nowhere in the first quarter, looks. On the flip side, the second half. get past the Bears with a 50- and the Bears’ top player fin- Cougars would pass the ball Ewusi went silent in the 38 victory. ished the frame with 10 around the perimeter on third quarter, only hitting Abby Kelley began the points. offense and take an open one shot. Meanwhile, game with an easy bucket Although Quaboag led jumper or go inside to either Ramsey’s drive to the basket inside from freshman Kwesi after the first quarter 20-15, Ramsey or Morin. for two points with 4:15 to go Ewusi, and then Quaboag the run-and- gun lifestyle is Quaboag led at halftime, in the frame put Quaboag up 10, 35-25. Then, in the final minute of the third, Jankins buried a deep trey and stole the ensuing Abby Kelley pass. The Cougars led after three quarters, 40-29. But the Bears weren’t going to go home without a fight, and sophomore Kofi Abankroh’s two free throws with 6:15 to play made it 40- 33. Then Abby Kelley senior Kenny Lisenby’s offensive board and put back made it 40-35. Ramsey, who had game highs in points (18) and rebounds (10), then sunk two free throws to make it 42-35. Morin then hit a deep jumper to put Quaboag back up nine points. Lisenby (12 points), who didn’t want his career to end, then hit a three-pointer to keep his team in the game. Jankins (12 points) then responded with a downtown jumper of his own with 2:45 Nick Ethier photos to play. Quaboag’s Sean Ramsey puts a reverse lay-up in for two points. The determining factor in the outcome of the game occurred when Lisenby a good job of showing (dou- son. They finished with a missed a trey and Ramsey ble team) help.” record of 11-10. picked up the rebound. Then Both Ramsey and Reilly Quaboag hosted No. 5 after a missed triple from added that limiting Abby Worcester Tech Feb. 26, but Quaboag, Ramsey was there Kelley to 13 points in the sec- fell in a close 54-52 decision again for an offensive ond half was the ultimate to end their season at 17-5. Quaboag’s Zach Button handles the ball at the top of the key. rebound. Ramsey then key in ending the Bears’ sea- dished the ball to Morin (16 points, nine rebounds), who ble to play on the team. hit a deep two ball with 1:34 Legion team names Players born after Jan. 1, 1991 are eligible to play, putting the Cougars to take part in Legion baseball. Interested in the driver’s seat, 49-38. players should bring a photocopy of their Senior Brian Rodrigues new coaches, manager birth certificate to the signups. hit one free throw to con- As head coach Skowyra brings a wealth of clude game scoring. STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge Legion knowledge, experience and leadership to the Post 109 Athletic Committee is pleased to “Thomas (Jankins) and team. A graduate of Tantasqua Regional David Morin had some good announce that Josh Skowyra of Brimfield High School in 2001, he was a four-year varsi- will serve as the new head coach and Jim shooting nights,” Reilly said. ty letter winner, three-time Southern “Thomas hasn’t shot like Rosseel of Sturbridge as the manager for Worcester County League All-Star and a 2010 baseball season. Bob Connor of that in a few weeks. That kid Division 1 Central Massachusetts All-Star in will light it up before his Brookfield will be the assistant coach. 2000. After high school, Skowyra went on to The baseball team will hold registrations career is over.” play Division 2 baseball for Saint Anselm And while Ewusi’s stats for players interested in trying out for the College. As a four-year starter, he was a mem- 2010 team from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at were impressive — 17 points ber of the 2004 Northeast 10 regular season and seven rebounds — he Post 109, Main Street (Route 20), Sturbridge. championship team at Saint Anselm College, Ball players in western Worcester County only scored that one bucket which made the first NCAA Regional appear- in second half action. interested in participating in American ance in school history. He was also a team Legion baseball this summer are encouraged “I would have to say he captain as a senior at Saint Amselm. was one of the tougher kids to come to the sign-up meeting to determine The team’s assistant coach, Connor, played their geographic eligibility and meet the new that we played,” Ramsey varsity baseball at Tantasqua for four years said. “He’s just a smart play- coaches. The Post 109 Legion team has and also played for the Shannon Davis Tantasqua Regional High School as its base er. I wish him the best of Legion team in Leicester. luck in the future.” school, but players from Southbridge High Rosseel has been active for years in School, Quaboag Regional High School, “Sean (Ramsey) will even- Sturbridge Little League baseball and most tually shut down just about Quabbin Regional High School and North recently been the head coach for the Big Brookfield High School may be eligible to anybody that comes in his League baseball team. vicinity, but he had some participate on the team. Ballplayers residing The team will hold tryouts on May 15, 16, 22 help,” Reilly added. “We did The Quaboag boys’ basketball team pumps up before the Division 3 in the Sturbridge area but attending private and 23 at a location to be determined. schools outside the region may also be eligi- District tilt with Abby Kelley. Simpson named Student-Athlete of the Month

STURBRIDGE — Marissa Simpson, a sen- pitcher. Marissa’s athletic accomplishments be,” Tantasqua ior at Tantasqua Regional High School, has have led to her selection on multiple all-star Regional High ATHLETE been selected by the Massachusetts teams in both sports, as well as being the School head of Interscholastic Athletic Association as the recipient of the Coaches Award in indoor track coach Rick the WEEK “Student-Athlete of the Month” for January. track. This past fall season, Marissa added to Phillips said. Marissa has participated on the varsity her athletic awards by earning a varsity let- “She is an excel- track team at Tantasqua Regional High ter in football for her role as the team statis- lent leader in School for four years as a shot putter and tician. school, in the Tantasqua’s Marissa sprinter. She has also participated on the Academically, Marissa has carried a 4.31 community, on Simpson, for being varsity softball team for three years as a GPA and ranks 21st in her class. She is a the track and on member of the the mound. Her named the Massachusetts National Honor commitment to Society and has her fellow stu- Interscholastic Athletic Spencer received the Abigail dents/ team- Veterinary Adams Award for aca- mates is tireless, Association “Student- demic excellence. a quality that Marissa Simpson Marissa stays very never goes unno- Athlete of the Month.” Hospital active in the commu- ticed by anyone, nity, volunteering her and something to be extremely proud of. I am 401 Main Street • Spencer, MA • 508.885.4848 time with the Festival proud to have Marissa as a leader on my of Giving Trees, Spin team, but moreover to know her as a person Dr. Jennifer Fagerquist & Dr. Annie Custer for Hope, whom will do great things in whatever she Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Thanksgiving Food puts her mind to.” Drives, Christmas The MIAA launched the “Student-Athlete Congratulations from *New Wednesday Hours* Toy Drives and H1N1 of the Month” award program to honor stu- flu clinics. In addi- dents who set a positive example of leader- SERVICES PROVIDED: tion, she works as a ship through academics and athletics in Wellness Exams volunteer at their communities. One male and one female Surgery Tantasqua Summer student-athlete from MIAA member schools Radiology/X-Rays Now Open Sports Camps and are selected as recipients of this award each gives pitching lessons month. Recipients are sent a congratulatory Dental Services to younger girls in the letter and certificate from the MIAA Student Pharmacy 2 Nights! (Affiliate of McGrath Insurance Group) community. Services Staff. In addition, recipients are Sick Pet Exams “Marissa has noted for their achievement on the MIAA 188 Main Street P.O. Box 116 • Spencer, MA 01562-0116 proven herself time web site and in the “Building the Future” 508-885-2594 or 885-6545 Diagnostic Laboratory Services and time again of MIAA Student Services Newsletter. A com- Here for all your insurance needs. Hours of Operation: what the true mean- plete list of MIAA “Student-Athlete of the Monday 8-5 Tuesday 8-5 Wednesday 2-8 ing of a ‘student-ath- Month” award recipients and finalists can be Thursday 8-8 Friday 8-5 Alternate Saturdays 8-12 lete’ is and should found online at www.miaa.net. Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 SPORTS Local athletes fare well at track state meet

BY NICK ETHIER Tilly, Martin, sophomore Adam Banks and senior Kouta Kobayashi (2:48.15) placed 11th. with a time of 1:45.81. SPORTS STAFF WRITER junior Brendan Whipple also partook in the Senior Arleigh McRae kept the good times Auburn senior Jaclyn Ross took 17th place in BOSTON — Shepherd Hill senior Elisabeth 4x400 meter relay, placing 15th in the 16-team rolling for the Crusaders in the 1-mile run, fin- the 1,000-meter run with a time of 3:25.44. Monty went to the Reggie Lewis Track & field. ishing in fourth place with a time of 4:32.85. Whitinsville Christian sophomore Julia Athletic Center in Boston Feb. 20 as a very Uxbridge freshman Andrew Reardon placed Berkowicz participated in the 1-mile run and qualified 55-meter hurdler. And now Monty can DIVISION 4 20th with a time of 4:57.71. finished seventh with a time of 5:24.99. say she’s a state champion. Auburn senior Billy Callahan placed 10th in The Auburn trio of seniors Adam Gonyea Auburn freshman Lesedi Graveline then ran Monty placed first in the Division 2 State the preliminary round of the 55-meter hurdles, and Doug Flink, plus junior Marcus Pettigrew, in the 2-mile, placing 11th with a time of Meet, clocking in at a time of 8.45 seconds. finishing in 8.26 seconds. Leicester senior competed together in the shot put. Gonyea (44 12:34.77. Rams junior Lindsay Kleya took part in the Jason Sliwoski was right behind him, finishing feet, 5.75 inches) was fifth, Flink (44 feet, 3 inch- Auburn junior Sarah Powell led the local ath- 1,000-meter run and came in 17th in the 30-per- in 11th place with a time of 8.31 seconds. es) was sixth and Pettigrew (42 feet, 10.75 inch- letes in the shot put, with a best throw of 31 son field, crossing the line in 3:15.16. Oxford junior Zachary Lesieur was 17th in the es) finished eighth. feet, 3.50 inches, which was good for ninth Shepherd Hill sophomore Emily Mattson event with a time of 8.54 seconds. Bartlett senior Henry Bounphasaysonh (39 place. Whitinsville Christian senior Liz tied for 10th place in the high jump, leaping Bartlett sophomore Rocco Distefano finished feet, 6 inches) finished 15th in the event. Peterson (27 feet, .25 inches) and Bartlett senior over a bar set at 5-foot-1. tied for ninth place in the preliminary round of Callahan participated in the high jump for Tameca Fowling (26 feet, 9.25 inches) finished The Rams team of Monty, Mattson, junior the 55-meter dash, crossing the line in 6.98 sec- Auburn, clearing a bar set at 5-foot-9. Bartlett 27th and 28th, respectively. Victoria Yakstis and senior Kristen Reich took onds. Douglas sophomore Jacob Foynes fin- senior George Catusi could not clear the open- Uxbridge freshman Emily Cahill went on to part in the 4x400 meter relay and finished 13th ished 18th in the event with a time of 7.05 sec- ing height. win the high jump event with a leap of 5-foot-4. out of 27 teams. onds. Whitson had a fifth-place finish in the long Northbridge junior Erin McIntyre (5-foot) was Tantasqua’s Sarah Violette participated in Auburn senior Brendan Whitson finished in jump for Auburn, with his best jump at 20 feet, eighth, while Uxbridge senior Laura Sarrasin the same 55-meter hurdles event as Monty and third place in the 300-meter dash with a time of 7.25 inches. cleared the same height and finished 12th. placed 21st in the preliminaries, but did not 36.40 seconds. Uxbridge sophomore Jerome Bartlett finished ninth in the 4x200 meter David Prouty junior Cayla Leinonen had a best qualify for the finals. Drane was ninth in the preliminary round, just relay,while Whitinsville Christian placed third jump of 4-foot-10 and placed 15th. Copland, Warriors senior Marissa Simpson tossed the one spot shy of reaching the finals. in the 4x800 meter relay. Uxbridge’s senior, did not clear the opening shot put 30 feet, 8.75 inches, good for a 16th Whitinsville Christian senior Josiah Stinson Uxbridge senior Sarah Zeis finished in fifth height. place finish in the field of 34. came in 14th place in the prelims. Whitson fin- place in the 55 meter hurdles, finishing in 9.09 Hodgerny, the Leicester junior, finished 11th The Shepherd Hill boys’ track team sent two ished the preliminaries in fifth place. seconds. in the long jump with a leap of 15 feet, 4 inches, sets of relay quartets to the Division 2 State Oxford senior Neil Reilly finished in ninth Oxford freshman Emily Dawidczyk went on while Auburn senior Sarah Duda placed 25th, Meet, also held at the Reggie Lewis Track & place in the 600-meter run with a time of to win the 300-meter dash with a time of 42.21 jumping 13 feet, 10 inches. Athletic Center in Boston on Feb. 20. 1:28.22. seconds. Uxbridge senior Samantha Copland The Uxbridge 4x200 meter relay team fin- The senior-laden bunch of Bryan Martin, A Whitinsville Christian contingent did (42.61 seconds) was third, and Leicester junior ished in ninth, while the Spartans took third in Joe Tilly, Pat Fitzgerald and Ed Nash partici- quite well in the 1,000-meter run, as senior Brittany Hodgerny (44.51 seconds) was eighth. the 4x400 meter relay. pated in the 4x800 meter relay, placing 10th in Brent Schouler (2:40.53) finished fourth and Whitinsville Christian eighth-grader Abby the 14-team field. Epplett came in 13th place in the 600-meter run Local athletes participate in District Meet

BY NICK ETHIER 5. Joe Tilly, Shepherd Hill, 1. Tiffany Daley, Algonquin, 42.23 28. Luke Roode, Whitinsville 3:02.54 SPORTS STAFF WRITER 1:31.10 2. Meg Krumpoch, Shrewsbury, Christian, 26-08.50 11. Josh MacNeil, Southbridge, 2 Mile Run Local athletes and teams took 13. David Dumas, Tantasqua, 42.24 3:05.77 1. Jennifer Markham, part in the District E Invitational 1:36.72 3. Meghan Leahy, Wachusett, High Jump 14. Joe Valerio, Northbridge, Lunenburg, 11:51.35 Meet held at Fitchburg High 43.39 1. Mark Hill, Sutton, 5-11 3:09.46 2. Corinne Bonder, Sutton, School on Feb. 13, with many 1000 Meter Run 12. Olivia Connly, Tantasqua, 2. Michael Lashua, Oakmont, 5-09 18. Matt Rice, Oxford, 3:21.51 11:59.51 locals doing quite well in various 1. Byron Jones, Westborough, 47.34 3. George Catusi, Bartlett, 5-09 19. Adam Faust, Quaboag, 3. Lesedi Graveline, Auburn, events. 2:43.54 4. Billy Callahan, Auburn, 5-07 3:21.52 12:47.21 Results are as follows: 2. John Murray, Shrewsbury, 1 Mile Run 6. Matt Donahue, Auburn, 5-05 10. Sam Pajer, Leicester, 2:44.77 1. Ariel Beccia, Wachusett, 5:27.84 4x220 Relay 13:43.66 3. Alex Jagelsky, Wachusett, 2. Amy Trainque, Fitchburg, 2 Mile Run 1. Bartlett, 1:43.83 12. Emily Miller, Douglas, DIVISION 1 BOYS 2:45.08 5:32.23 1. Max Flaton, Bromfield, 10:15.76 2. Oakmont, 1:45.16 14:13.45 8. Bryan Martin, Shepherd 3. Steph Ellis, Gardner, 5:34.74 2. Drew Majkut, Nipmuc, 10:36.65 3. Hopedale, 1:45.31 Team Results: Hill, 2:53.11 8. Sarah Prizio, Tantasqua, 3. Bryan Quitadamo, Auburn, 4. Auburn, 1:45.81 55 Meter Hurdles 1. Westborough, 56 17. Wes Nelson, Shepherd Hill, 5:58.03 10:40.83 9. Leicester, 1:47.95 1. Sarah Zeis, Uxbridge, 8.99 2. Shrewsbury, 47 3:07.83 11. Rachael Smith, Tantasqua, 7. Nathan Swaim, Whitinsville 11. Douglas, 1:49.17 2. Emily Dawidcyzk, Oxford, 3. Wachusett, 41 6:11.22 Christian, 11:04.21 9.12 4. St. John’s, 37 4x220 Relay 12. Kaleigh Durkan, Shepherd 8. Ross Mungeam, Douglas, 4x880 Relay 3. Ariel Krevosky, Sutton, 9.42 5. Nashoba, 33 1. St. John’s, 1:40.97 Hill, 6:17.46 11:10.70 1. Whitinsville Christian, 6. Algonquin, 29 2. Wachusett, 1:41.61 9. Hyrum Wright, Leicester, 9:10.25 55 Meter Dash 7. Doherty, 23 3. Shrewsbury, 1:42.18 600 Meter Run 11:11.07 2. Sutton, 9:11.23 1. Julia Rembesty-Brown, 8. Marlborough, 18 1. Titi Fagade, Wachusett, 1:41.04 12. Thomas Hansson, 3. Bromfield, 9:16.96 Oakmont, 7.75 9. North Middlesex, 16 4x880 Relay 2. Amy Collins, Wachusett, Northbridge, 11:16.73 4. Uxbridge, 9:44.47 2. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 7.81 10. Hudson, 11 Nashoba, 8:56.40 1:41.61 7. Auburn, 10:06.82 3. Victoria Miles, Millbury, 7.88 11. Gardner, 10 Algonquin, 9:21.34 3. Cathy Withers, Marlborough, 55 Meter Hurdles 8. Leicester, 10:15.91 5. Megan Kaswandik, Douglas, 12. North/Tech, 8 St. John’s, 9:23.54 1:43.99 1. Erik Quitzau, Blackstone- 8.00 13. Shepherd Hill, 7 Tantasqua, 9:42.10 8. Jessica Farland, Tantasqua, Millville, 8.28 4x440 Relay 14. Milford, 4 1:51.03 2. Zachary Lesieur, Oxford, 1. Oakmont, 3:51.36 300 Meter Dash 15. Tantasqua, 1 4x440 Relay 8.30 2. Nipmuc, 3:53.85 1. Samantha Copland, 1. Westborough, 3:44.55 1000 Meter Run 3. Jason Sliwoski, Leicester, 3. Sutton, 3:59.78 Uxbridge, 42.97 Individual Results: 2. Shrewsbury, 3:45.90 1. Laura Williamson, Wachusett, 8.38 6. Oxford, 4:02.24 2. Chelsea Hudson, Lunenburg, Shot Put 3. Marlborough, 3:48.40 3:10.45 4. Billy Callahan, Auburn, 8.40 7. Northbridge, 4:07.18 44.07 1. Peter Hagermoser, Nashoba, 10. Shepherd Hill, 3:56.62 2. Nicole Bishop, Algonquin, 8. Auburn, 4:08.52 3. Brittany Hodgerney, 46-08 3:13.81 55 Meter Dash 9. Uxbridge, 4:17.67 Leicester, 44.35 2. Zach Mazyck, Wachusett, 44- 3. Emily Lemmerman, 1. Keith Eaton, Narragansett, 6.72 6. Stephanie Seagrave, 08.50 DIVISION 1 GIRLS Algonquin, 3:19.97 2. Daniel O’Connell, Oakmont, Uxbridge, 46.59 3. Ryan Carter, Doherty, 43-09.50 DIVISION 2 GIRLS Team Results: 6.83 11. Lauren Racine, Auburn, 17. John Frain, Tantasqua, 36- 4x220 Relay 3. Brandon Marques, 48.80 05 1. Wachusett, 98 Team Results: 2. Algonquin, 70 1. Shrewsbury, 1:53.51 Narragansett, 6.98 1. Lunenburg, 71 20. Andrew Larsen, Shepherd 2. Algonquin, 1:54.37 5. Rocco Distefano, Bartlett, 1 Mile Run Hill, 35-06.50 3. Shrewsbury, 45 2. Uxbridge, 56 4. Marlborough, 35 3. Wachusett, 1:54.77 7.33 3. Bromfield, 53 1. Molly Martorella, Murdock, 26. Matt Piscitelli, Shepherd 8. Shepherd Hill, 2:00.35 5:17.84 Hill, 33-05.75 5. Westborough, 28 4. Sutton, 45 6. Shepherd Hill, 18 11. Tantasqua, 2:02.37 300 Meter Dash 5. Murdock, 20 2. Sydney Durand, Bromfield, 7. Fitchburg, 14 1. Brendan Whitson, Auburn, 6. Oakmont, 19 5:37.03 High Jump 4x880 Relay 37.73 3. Meg Ogilvie, Hopedale, 5:44.80 1. Toby Belton, St. John’s, 6-04 8. Nashoba, 12 7. Millbury, 17 8. Gardner, 12 1. Wachusett, 10:22.69 2. Michael Lashua, Oakmont, 8. Hopedale, 16 8. Danielle Harris, Auburn, 2. Angelito Destin, Doherty, 6-04 2. Algonquin, 10:30.66 38.51 6:10.50 3. Nathan Askew, Westborough, 8. North Middlesex, 12 9. Whitinsville Christian, 15 11. Milford, 9 3. Gardner, 10:46.25 3. Seamus Fitzpatrick, Murdock, 10. Auburn, 13 9. Chelsey Peso, Uxbridge, 5-10 10. Tantasqua, 11:27.82 38.62 6:18.52 4. Joe Tilly, Shepherd Hill, 5-10 11. Doherty, 9 11. Blackstone-Millville, 12 13. Tantasqua, 5 11. Shepherd Hill, 11:35.30 7. Jerome Drane, Uxbridge, 12. Narragansett, 10 10. Ava Saster, Douglas, 6:26.11 11. Brendan Whipple, 40.18 11. Riley Tetreau, Douglas, Shepherd Hill, 5-08 13. Quabbin, 5 13. Oxford, 8 4x440 Relay 8. Josiah Stinson, Whitinsville 14. St. Peter-Marian, 6 6:41.02 1. Wachusett, 4:23.73 Christian, 40.19 2 Mile Run Individual Results: 14. Leicester, 6 Shot Put 2. Algonquin, 4:30.95 9. Pat Sweeney, Auburn, 40.21 16. Douglas, 2 600 Meter Run 1. Jeff Bush, Westborough, 3. Westborough, 4:32.21 12. Ethan Doyon, Oxford, 41.03 1. Mimi Narbonne, Bromfield, 9:42.72 1. Alexa Fearing, Marlborough, 16. David Prouty, 2 33-05 7. Shepherd Hill, 4:44.38 14. Trevor Choruzek, Leicester, 18. Notre Dame Academy, 1 1:43.33 2. Coby Horowitz, Nashoba, 42.22 2. Kelsi McDougle, Hopedale, 9:49.93 2. Gena Catalucci, Wachusett, 32- 07.25 15. Kenneth Weagle, Douglas, Individual Results: 1:46.93 3. Robert Clayton, Algonquin, DIVISION 2 BOYS 43.31 3. Mariah Tenney, Murdock, 10:21.13 3. Kelsey Shea, Shrewsbury, 31-11 Shot Put 6. Marissa Simpson, Team Results: 1. Brittany Green, Lunenburg, 32- 1:47.81 6. Aaron Anderstrom, 1 Mile Run 6. Abby Epplett, Whitinsville Tantasqua, 10:37.58 Tantasqua, 30-08.75 1. Oakmont, 46 07.50 19. Molly Covill, Shepherd 2. Auburn, 45 1. Chaz Davis, Grafton, 4:48.26 2. Charissa Moriarty, Christian, 1:50.24 12. David Hacqua, Shepherd 2. Arleigh McRae, Whitinsville 12. Joanne Norris, Auburn, Hill, 11:32.14 Hill, 23-11.50 3. Sutton, 41 Narragansett, 29-07.75 21. Katie Wilga, Shepherd Hill, 4. Whitinsville Christian, 32 Christian, 4:49.08 3. Sarah Powell, Auburn, 29-07 1:56.93 3. Evan Kent, Sutton, 4:51.60 13. Tabatha Ferreira, Auburn, 55 Meter Hurdles 21-08.50 5. Nipmuc, 30 4. Liz Peterson, Whitinsville 6. Narragansett, 24 8. Andrew Reardon, Uxbridge, Christian, 28-11 1:57.05 1. Nick Megalhaes, Gardner, 8.19 5:10.81 14. Erin McIntyre, 2. Shane Ruffing, Westborough, High Jump 7. Bromfield, 22 8. Tameca Fowling, Bartlett, 1. Amy Collins, Wachusett, 5-03 8. Oxford, 20 10. Steve Derderian, Uxbridge, 27-01 Northbridge, 2:02.09 8.20 5:15.54 15. Katrina Wright, Leicester, 3. Angelito Destin, Doherty, 8.25 2. Emily Mattson, Shepherd 9. Bartlett, 18 11. Lisa Copland, Uxbridge, 26- Hill, 5-03 9. Hopedale, 18 11. Ryan Belsito, Oxford, 00 2:02.99 5:13.66 55 Meter Dash 3. Haley Laird, Algonquin, 5-03 11. Millbury, 16 12. Kathryn Collins, Auburn, 11. Brooke Hutton, Tantasqua, 12. Grafton, 14 13. Dean Wilson, Quaboag, 25-05 1000 Meter Run 1. Brian Muller, Hudson, 6.67 5:20.54 1. Julia Berkowicz, 2. Winston Jensen, North/Tech, 4-09 13. Blackstone-Millville, 12 14. Jennifer Mailhoit, Douglas, 16. Corrie Molleur, Tantasqua, 14. Murdock, 10 15. William Feuersanger, 25-02.50 Whitinsville Christian, 3:14.85 6.74 Douglas, 5:25.85 2. Margaret Kibbler, Bromfield, 3. Alex Schryver, Nashoba, 6.82 4-05 14. St. Peter-Marian, 10 16. Tara Jarobski, Oxford, 24- 16. Leicester, 7 04.50 3:19.36 600 Meter Run 3. Kate Albertini, Lunenburg, 300 Meter Dash 2 Mile Run 17. Uxbridge, 4 17. Caroline Crudele, 1. Allyson Oram, Marlborough, 18. Lunenburg, 2 1. Neil Reilly, Oxford, 1:30.55 Uxbridge, 23-05.75 3:21.42 1. Dennis Muchugu, Wachusett, 2. Joe Raymond, Millbury, 1:30.88 6. Jaclyn Ross, Auburn, 3:28.60 38.53 11:50.40 19. Alex Martinez, Quaboag, 2. Rebecca Skedis, Wachusett, Individual Results: 3. Matthew Becker, Nipmuc, 22-10.50 13. Ryann Anderson, Leicester, 2. Mark MacNeill, Algonquin, 1:31.92 3:50.73 38.89 11:55.96 Shot Put 20. Sarah Comstock, Quaboag, 3. Michelle Savoie, Milford, 1. Doug Flink, Auburn, 43- 7. Eric Hannon, Auburn, 22-07.50 16. Patricia Antalek-Schrag, 3. Kyle MacKinnon, 1:37:57 Quaboag, 4:16.18 Marlborough, 39.25 12:14.22 04.25 22. Tara Hebert, Whitinsville 8. Lindsay Kleya, Shepherd 2. Eric Brown, Hopedale, 43-00.25 8. Gabe Solano, Whitinsville Christian, 22-03.50 6. Ryan Cotrupi, Shepherd Christian, 1:38.09 4x220 Relay Hill, 40.45 Hill, 13:09.16 3. Adam Gonyea, Auburn, 42- 29. Meghan Bernier, Leicester, 12. Courtney Holmes, 06 13. Andrew Dupre, 19-04.25 1. Uxbridge, 1:56.11 8. Patrick Bressette, Northbridge, 1:40.39 2. Blackstone-Millville, 2:00.65 Tantasqua, 40.72 Tantasqua, 13:27.30 6. Jason Sliwoski, Leicester, 14. Emily Gustavson, 39-04.75 15. Reed Miller, Douglas, High Jump 3. Millbury, 2:00.88 1:41.08 8. Auburn, 2:03.26 1 Mile Run Tantasqua, 14:05.59 10. Henry Bounphasaysonh, 1. Merrielle Ondreicka, Sutton, 5- Bartlett, 36-09.25 16. Derek Bousquet, Leicester, 05 10. Leicester, 2:06.93 1. Dan Zawalich, St. John’s, 1:41.13 11. Oxford, 2:07.42 4:39.96 55 Meter Hurdles 11. Tavaghn Garcia, 2. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 5-02 1. Liz Monty, Shepherd Hill, Southbridge, 36-09-25 18. David Leon, Northbridge, 2. Kelly Ulf, Lunenburg, 5-02 14. Douglas, 2:09.81 2. Brendan Robertson, 1:43.34 Westborough, 4:39.98 8.70 12. Kyle Clifford, Uxbridge, 35- 5. Cayla Leinonen, David 2. Emily Clark, Nashoba, 9.18 10.75 Prouty, 4-10 4x880 Relay 3. Chris Favulli, Shrewsbury, 1000 Meter Run 1. Lunenburg, 10:55.29 4:47.17 3. Kristen Roberts, Marlborough, 13. Arthur Hackenson, 7. Brittany Hodgerney, 9.26 Bartlett, 35-01 1. Brent Schouler, Whitinsville Leicester, 4-10 2. Bromfield, 11:02.93 10. Patrick Fitzgerald, Christian, 2:48.09 3. Sutton, 11:09.04 Shepherd Hill, 5:00.07 4. Sarah Violette, Tantasqua, 14. Max Leary, Uxbridge, 34- 11. Laura Sarrasin, Uxbridge, 9.29 10.50 2. Evan Foisy, Narragansett, 4-08 4. Uxbridge, 11:45.41 11. Ed Nash, Shepherd Hill, 2:54.35 7. Leicester, 12:34.57 5:05.46 16. Cory Krzanik, Northbridge, 11. Erin McIntyre, 55 Meter Dash 34-02.50 3. Andrew Rice, Sutton, 2:55.74 Northbridge, 4-08 4. Kouta Kobayashi, 4x440 Relay 600 Meter Run 1. Haven Jones, Algonquin, 7.55 23. Nick Tessier, Oxford, 31- 16. Emily Dawidcyzk, Oxford, 2. Hannah Janeczak, Doherty, 10.75 Whitinsville Christian, 2:56.28 4-06 1. Bromfield, 4:26.50 1. Jake Reed, North Middlesex, 6. Matthew Thompson, Oxford, 2. Lunenburg, 4:28.23 1:28.06 7.68 25. Aksel Thibodeau, 18. Jordan Orrell, Oxford, 4-06 3. Meg Flatley, North Middlesex, Whitinsville Christian, 30- 2:58.21 21. Dominique Auger, 3. Uxbridge, 4:39.22 2. John Thompson, Shrewsbury, 9. Matthew James, Bartlett, 7. Auburn, 4:47.82 1:29.45 7.78 05.75 Northbridge, 4-06 26. Matthew Denham, Oxford, 2:58.98 22. Stephanie Rekowski, 11. Leicester, 5:00.61 3. Michael Gallotta, Wachusett, 10. Jeff Copland, Uxbridge, 1:30.58 300 Meter Dash 29-03.75 Bartlett, 4-04 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010

Two escape serious injury in Leicester rollover

LEICESTER — A Paxton couple escaped Paxton were transported to St. Vincent’s serious injury Saturday, Feb. 27 when their Hospital for treatment on non-life threaten- 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser rolled over on ing injuries. The accident occurred at 8:17 Route 56 near the Paxton line. a.m. and is under investigation by Officers According to Leicester Police Chief Jim Julie Berry and Ronald Tarentino. Hurley, Paul and Virginia Robertson of POLICE REPORTS

ter of town. Feb. 24 8:28 p.m.: Animal control, Kittredge Road. 5:16 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, South Spencer Dog missing about three hours. Street Extension. Assisted party. East Brookfield Feb. 17 10 p.m.: Suspicious activity, North Spencer 10:12 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Feb. 16 10:55 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with prop- Road. Vehicle with no lights on at end of Marshall Street. Assisted party. 2:19 p.m.: Fire, West Main Street. erty damage, Browning Pond Road. Vehicle driveway. 11:19 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Main Investigated. into tree, air bag deployed. Feb. 23 Street. Report taken. 10:40 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Route 9 1:55 p.m.: Fraud, credit card/auto teller, 1:56 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Paxton 7:17 p.m.: Fire/odor of smoke, Charlton and Lashaway Drive. Arrest made. Mechanic Street. Request detective. Road. Just hit a deer approximately 100 yards Street. Services rendered. Feb. 17 6:57 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with prop- past the school. 9:16 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Edward 4:56 p.m.: Assist citizen, East Main Street. erty damage, Main Street. Rear ended by 8:27 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with per- Street. Services rendered. Services rendered. Sovereign Bank. sonal injury, West Main Street. Dump truck 11:26 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Main Street Feb. 19 8 p.m.: Domestic incident, School Street. Wife vs. minivan. and Soojians Drive. Arrest made. 8:36 a.m.: Vandalism, West Main Street. just left residence in black Blazer. 10:45 a.m.: Animal control, Spring Street. Report taken. 10:57 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, West Main Stray poodle in yard. 11:43 a.m.: Animal call, Pleasant Street. and Main/Olde Main streets. Car hit deer, 3:20 p.m.: Hit and run accident with property Could not locate. has damage to vehicle, deer left. damage, Maple Street. Hit twice by motor North Brookfield 12:04 p.m.: Assist citizen, station. Spoken to. Feb. 18 vehicle that took off. Feb. 21 Feb. 17 12:19 a.m.: Domestic assault, Lambs Grove. 5:06 p.m.: Assault, Main Street. Calling re: 5:59 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, East Main 2:24 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, North Main Dad is tossing son around the house. male that jumped on car. Street. Checked and secured. Street. Spoken to. 10:13 a.m.: Animal control, Greenville Street. 5:52 p.m.: Residential fire, R Jones Road. 5:08 p.m.: Welfare check, Grove Street. Orange cat hanging around three days. Believe fire in wall/smoke in residence. Spoken to. 9:16 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with prop- 10:51 a.m.: Threats, West Main Street. Feb. 18 Requesting to speak to chief. erty damage, Greenville Street. Vehicle into 11:52 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, North ARRESTS 11:38 a.m.: Bad checks, Main Street. Check wall about three-quarters of the way down. Main Street. Report taken. written on closed account. Feb. 24 2:01 p.m.: Assist citizen, Grant Street. 11:47 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with prop- 12:28 a.m.: Disturbance, Chestnut Street. The arrests below were listed in each Spoken to. erty damage, Main and Maple streets. Ran Teens throwing snowballs at window. town’s police department logs. People 2:03 p.m.: Welfare check, West Brookfield over bus stop sign. 2:25 a.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Gauthier charged are innocent unless proven guilty Road. Could not locate. 11:57 a.m.: Animal control, Maple and Cherry Road. Vehicle slid off road near RR gate. in a court of law. The Spencer New Leader 9:43 p.m.: Animal call, Hillside Avenue. streets. Two medium-sized gray dogs run- 5:30 a.m.: DPW callout, Church Street. Wire will publish dispensations of cases at the Investigated. down on car. request of the accused, with proper docu- ning loose. Feb. 19 2:59 p.m.: Assault, High Street. Seventeen- 7:24 a.m.: DPW callout, Charlton Road. Wires mentation. 3:38 p.m.: Welfare check, Cushing Street. year-old son assaulted by an adult. in road on fire. Checked and secured. 4:17 p.m.: Domestic/drunkenness, Main 7:25 a.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, North 10:10 p.m.: Missing person, Gilbert Street. Street. Man punching holes in wall. Spencer Road. Slid off road, stuck half in Report taken. road. Spencer 8:30 p.m.: Request for police, Lakeshore Drive. Feb. 20 Re: person friend has been seeing. 5:50 p.m.: Missing person, Gilbert Street, Feb. 17 9:16 p.m.: Domestic incident, High Street. Investigated. John K. Jacobs, 43, 3 Roy’s Drive, Person stating wrong number, hung up. Feb. 21 Spencer. Operating motor vehicle under 10:50 p.m.: DPW callout, Church Street. Leicester 8:40 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Brickyard the influence of liquor, following too Problems with water. Feb. 18 Road. Vehicle towed. close, operating negligently to endanger, Feb. 19 12:08 a.m.: Suspicious person, Main Street. 8:46 p.m.: Assist citizen, Lincoln Road. driving motor vehicle after license sus- 8:13 a.m.: Animal control, South Spencer Spoken to. Spoken to. pended. Road. Neighbor’s dog always off leash and 5:12 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Waite Street. Feb. 22 Feb. 20 loose. Arrest made. 3:39 p.m.: Alarm, Oakham Road. False Gyna M. Paine, 23, 72 Klebart Ave., 8:39 a.m.: DPW callout, Casey Street. Charter 7:32 p.m.: Larceny,Main Street. Report taken. alarm. Webster. Operating motor vehicle under phone is out again. 9:26 p.m.: Juvenile call, Main Street and Feb. 23 the influence of liquor, illegal possession 8:42 a.m.: Disturbance, Cherry Street. Wants McCarthy Avenue. Area search negative. 10:35 a.m.: Missing person, Gilbert Street. of Class C substance (Clonopin), illegal son removed. Feb. 19 Could not locate. possession of Class E substance (two 9:56 a.m.: Criminal intelligence, West Main 12:07 a.m.: Suspicious person, Main Street. counts, Celexa and trileptol), trespassing Street. East Brookfield Police Department Investigated. with motor vehicle. inquiring re: any BB gun incidents? 8:51 a.m.: Debris in road, Stafford Street. Donald R. St. Francis Jr., 47, 126 Main St., 10:31 a.m.: Request for police, Main Street. Removed hazard. West Brookfield Spencer. Disorderly person, disturbing Request assist with gas drive off on Feb. 6. 1:11 p.m.: Threats, Kindred Hospital. Report the peace, assault and battery on a police 3:21 p.m.: Police, West Main Street. Wants Feb. 18 taken. officer, assault and battery, resisting logged ex did not show for child exchange. 10:38 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, station. 4:16 p.m.: Assault and battery, Kindred arrest, wanton destruction property less 5 p.m.: Disturbance, Main Street. People Report taken. Hospital. Report taken. than $100. fighting upstairs. 1:50 p.m.: Larceny/theft/shoplifting, Xtra 5:02 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Main Street. Feb. 22 7 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Main Street. Door Mart, Warren. Report taken. Criminal application issued. Matthew J. Shemeth, 37, 137 Main St., slamming, vehicle just took off. 4:26 p.m.: Alarm, North Main Street. False 7:34 p.m.: Shoplifting, Cumberland Spencer. Warrant. 9:18 p.m.: Obscene phone calls, Sherman alarm. Farms/South Main Street. Arrest made (no Grove. Twelve-year-old receiving calls on Feb. 19 further information provided). phone. 8:28 a.m.: Safety hazard, Route 9 and Snow 10:09 p.m.: Domestic disturbance, Chapel 10:02 p.m.: Hit and run accident with proper- Road. Gone on arrival. Street. Arrest made. Leicester ty damage, Main Street. Motor vehicle unat- 8:35 a.m.: Animal call, Route 9. Removed 10:53 p.m.: Disturbance, Cumberland tended in Cumberland Farms lot, person just hazard. Feb. 18 Farms/South Main Street. Area search nega- hit and took off. 9:48 a.m.: Animal call, Route 9 and Laurel Rachel L. Robson, 31, 77 Waite St., tive. Feb. 20 Leicester. Possession of Class E drug, Feb. 20 Street. Taken to family or guardian. 12:49 a.m.: Disorderly conduct, Main Street. 10:13 a.m.: Welfare check, West Main Street. possession of Class C drug. 12:25 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Main Street. Man unresponsive on floor, believe breath- Spoken to. Feb. 19 Arrest made. ing. Feb. 20 Gerald A. Leblanc, 43, 180 Chapel St., 4:50 a.m.: Annoying phone calls, Main Street. 3:13 a.m.: Harassing phone calls, Clark Road. 11:55 a.m.: Assist citizen, East Main Street. Leicester. Domestic assault and battery. Investigated. Received three calls in last 20 minutes. Services rendered. Feb. 20 9:56 a.m.: Threats, Leicester Rod & Gun Club. 1:22 p.m.: Request for police, Chickering 4:21 p.m.: Burglar alarm, Foster Hill Road. Shaun David Morrison, 43, 16 Meadow Report taken. Road. Snowmobiles on open water. Checked and secured. Road, Ware. Operating under the influ- 5:57 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Mulberry and 2:23 p.m.: Disturbance, Nottingham Circle. Feb. 21 ence of liquor (second offense), negligent Earle streets. Dispersed group. Truck plowing track on ice for snowmobiles. 4:23 p.m.: Assist citizen, Wickaboag Valley operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes 11:41 p.m.: Unwanted guest, Tobin Road. 2:31 p.m.: Animal control, Main Street. Dogs Road. Services rendered. violation, speeding. Assisted party. Feb. 22 Victor Delrosario Jr., 19, 555 White St., killed skunk. Feb. 21 4:12 p.m.: Request for police, West Main 7:07 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Route 9 Springfield. Warrant. 12:25 a.m.: Unwanted guest, Tobin Road. Street. Motor vehicle is blocking drive- and Lake Shore Drive. Report taken. Feb. 21 Assisted party. through. 7:17 p.m.: Complaint, East Main Street. Sherri A. MacDowell, 46, 30 Broad St., 12:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, South Main 6:56 p.m.: Request for police, Maple Street. Spoken to. Marlborough. Operating under the influ- Street. Arrest made. Male, female arguing. Feb. 23 ence of liquor, negligent operation of 2:14 a.m.: Lockout, Felix Street. Services ren- 10:56 p.m.: Disturbance/neighbors, Prospect 7:51 a.m.: Motor vehicle operations com- motor vehicle, marked lanes violation. dered. Street. First floor making too much noise. plaint, Route 9. Transported to hospital. Feb. 24 11:52 a.m.: Welfare check, Stafford Street. 11:20 p.m.: Disturbance/neighbors, Chestnut 11:39 a.m.: Larceny/theft/shoplifting, Yanniris Rivera, 24, 59 Outlook Drive, Investigated. Street. Had words with neighbor. Freight House Road. Report taken. Worcester. Unregistered motor vehicle, 7:07 p.m.: Assist citizen, Pleasant Street. Feb. 21 4:54 p.m.: Suspicious activity,Lyon Road. No uninsured motor vehicle, attaching Assisted party. wrong number plate, trash/littering, 12:24 a.m.: Disturbance, Cherry Street. Feb. 22 action required. Female not leaving residence. Feb. 24 operation of unlicensed motor vehicle, 6:40 a.m.: Officer wanted, Green Street. Peace 12:35 a.m.: Animal control, Paxton Road. 5:07 a.m.: Safety hazard, Lake Shore Drive. shoplifting by concealing merchandise, restored. Injured deer in road. Removed hazard. removing or tampering with parking 7:54 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, South Main 7:21 a.m.: Animal control, Cherry Street. ticket. Street. Report taken. Skunk under house. Carmencita Santiago, 24, 20 Gambier 8:43 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Main 10:05 a.m.: Attempted burglary, Church Ave., Worcester. Possession of Class E Street. Report taken. Street. Someone trying to break in through drug. 10:37 p.m.: Disturbance, Tobin Road. Peace Brookfield window. restored. Feb. 19 1:14 p.m.: Animal control, Wilson Street. Feb. 23 Raccoon in second floor window. 3:05 p.m.: Animal call, Long Hill Road. 12:37 a.m.: Officer wanted, Town Beach Road. 3:55 p.m.: Request for police, Main Street. Removed hazard. Brookfield Report taken. Feb. 20 Money missing from washer and dryer. 7:14 a.m.: Illegal dumping/rubbish, Henshaw Feb. 17 8:13 p.m.: Request for police, Main Street. 9:04 a.m.: Structure fire, Rice Corner Road. Street. Services rendered. Monica Daigle, 21, Brookfield. Assault Kids keep running up and down hall above. Extinguished. 12:17 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Auburn and battery. 8:36 p.m.: Request for police, Wall Street. 11:25 a.m.: Rekindled structure fire, Rice Street. Report taken. Feb. 21 Neighbors keep banging on walls. Corner Road. Extinguished. 10:58 a.m.: School incident, Leicester Benjamin Aubin, 30, Brookfield. Feb. 22 Feb. 21 Memorial School. Services rendered. Violation of restraining order, assault, 9:08 a.m.: DPW callout, South Spencer Road. 11:07 a.m.: Assist citizen, Lake Road. 6:57 p.m.: Domestic disturbance, Parker intimidation of a witness. Advises glare ice under bridge. Transferred call to State Police. Street. Report taken. Feb. 22 12:53 p.m.: Request for police, West Main 2:25 p.m.: Illegal dumping, Molasses Hill 7:23 p.m.: Family problem, Burncoat Street. Gideon Docimo, 20, West Brookfield. Street. Speak with officer re: damage to Road. Unknown outcome. Report taken. Feb. 22 Possession of Class D substance with motor vehicle at car wash. 8:09 p.m.: Vandalism, Old Rock Pub, Main intent to distribute. 3:29 p.m.: Found, Park Street. Found wallet in 4:58 p.m.: Alarm, Lake Road. False alarm. Street. Report taken. Feb. 23 the road at Luther Hill Park (returned to 9:52 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Main owner at 3:37 p.m.). 5:59 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Route 148. Street. Report taken. 3:44 p.m.: Animal control, Jolicoeur Avenue. Services rendered. 10:08 p.m.: Structure fire, Siani Road. East Brookfield Raccoon sitting on doorstep. 9:57 a.m.: Illegal dumping, Mill Street. Services rendered. Investigated. 6:03 p.m.: Animal control, Main Street. Party Feb. 16 10:29 p.m.: Motor vehicle off road, Paxton Feb. 24 letting dog use hall as bathroom. Road. Services rendered. Meaghan A. Haney, 24, 119 Part St., East 7:28 p.m.: Hit and run accident with property 4:13 a.m.: Safety hazard, East Main Street. 11:54 p.m.: Officer wanted, Burncoat Lane. Brookfield. Warrant. damage, Main Street. Just rear-ended in cen- Report taken. Report taken. Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 13 Enjoy these five-star meatless f coming up with interesting meatless chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 and pepper to taste. flé is brown. Serve immediately. meals (for Lent or dietary reasons) is cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; Makes four to five servings. testing your culinary creativity, stop 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; salt and Directions: Preheat oven to 375 Ifretting. While it can be a challenge to black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, degrees. In a medium skillet, melt but- whip up exciting meat-free meals, a little divided; one (8-ounce) package imitation ter over medium heat. Sauté garlic and WIN DINNER FOR TWO AT THE creativity in the kitchen goes a long way. crabmeat, chunks; one (14-ounce) can arti- onion in butter until lightly browned. PUBLICK HOUSE — WINNER WILL From familiar favorites to newfangled choke hearts, drained and cut into bite-size Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and BE CHOSEN NEXT WEEK! dishes, this week’s column features five- pieces. 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with Your tips can win you a great din- star recipes that promise to deliver big salt and pepper.Spoon mixture into pie ner for two at the historic Publick taste — minus the meat! Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. crust. House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Cook pasta according to package directions; In a medium bowl, whisk together RETRO RECIPE: TUNA FISH CASSEROLE Simply send in a hint to be entered drain and set aside. 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BY BRENDA METTERVILLE Brookfield Community Club. REGULAR HOURS NEW LEADER COLUMNIST • Fridays, 3 p.m.: Home delivery. Books, “You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a DVDs, VHS, periodicals, books on CD and Tuesday and Thursday,1-8 p.m.; book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis cassette and Playaways are available to be Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to delivered to your home. Call the library to set 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Sunday,March 28 at 1 p.m., the Merrick up your delivery preferences. This service is Closed Sunday and Monday. Public Library will host Map Day with provided by the Friends of the Library. Ask a Librarian: brookfieldli- Robert Wilder. Eagle Scout candidate Tyler • Apple Country Fair Quilt: “Autumn [email protected] Latour will showcase his map descriptions Lanes” is now under construction at the Free fax to receive and send: completed with his team thus far. Wilder has library. The public is welcome to assist with (508) 867-2981 50 local history maps and Tyler is appealing sewing or ironing at any time during our reg- to the community, families and businesses ular hours. Brenda Metterville is director for sponsors to be included with the descrip- of the Merrick Public Library. tions. Each map maybe sponsored by a $20 BANISTER BOOK GROUP She contributes a monthly col- donation. Sponsor names will be noted on the umn to the Spencer New Leader. • Tuesday, March 30, 7-8 p.m.: “Who Will Read the library’s blog online at maps. Funds raised will go towards the pur- Run the Frog Hospital” by Lorrie Moore. chase of a map case to be placed in the merrickpubliclibrary. Moore’s account of a disillusioned American blogspot.com. library for our community to have access to in Paris recounting a childhood friendship Wilder’s vast knowledge and map expertise. feels like rereading a diary entry about that Courtesy photos Brookfield Historic post cards and other first middle-school dance - dreamy, tender, ephemera from Sherril Cote’s private collec- Julia Taylor helps with sewing and ironing squares for the Apple embarrassing, and endlessly enticing. Books Country Fair Quilt 2010. tion are currently on display at the library are available to borrow free at the library. and several are posted on our blog. Enjoy a • Tuesday,April 27, 7-8 p.m.: “The Guernsey trip down memory lane and discover olde Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Brookfield. Mary Ann Shaffer. Books and CDs will be OTHER LIBRARY EVENTS available for participants. • Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.: Story Time with Ms. Champoux. Free snacks are served. No sign-up is necessary; drop-in parents and children are welcome anytime. This program is funded by the Community Partnership for Get a Fresh Start… Children. • Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.: Computer assis- BANKRUPTCY RELIEF tance for adults. • Fridays, 11:30 a.m.: Music Time with Ms. ONE CALL STOPS ALL THE CALLS. Renee Coro. Drop-in parents and children are welcome anytime. No sign-up is necessary. STOP THE BILL COLLECTORS. This program is funded with a grant from the We are a debt relief agency. Piano Tuning We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. &Repair FREE CONSULTATION

GLEN STEVENS George & Davis, PC • 508-347-7114 4 Oscars Road • Spencer, MA 01562 508-885-3705 OFFICES IN STURBRIDGE AND BROOKFIELD • www.regeorge.net 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010 PUPPETS ON PARADE NORTH BROOKFIELD — John McDonough and the Pumpernickel Puppets came to the Haston Free Public Library for a performance on Saturday, Feb. 27. The show was sponsored by the Wachusett, Spencer, North and East Brookfield Coordinated and Community Engagement Grant, and was made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

McDonough explains how he brings his puppets to life after telling two stories. Kids in the audience could not help but laugh at some of the enjoyable scenes.

The Troll pops out from behind the stage during a telling of “Billy Emma Salvadore, 6, of New Braintree closes her eyes and lets her McDonough shows off puppet “Baby Gaga.” Goats Gruff.” imagination run wild, while her toy horse stays put in her hands.

During a telling of “The Mouse and the Lion,” the mouse pulls a net off the lion, despite the lion’s state- ment that he would never need assistance after he helped the mouse.

David Dore photos

Natalia Marchand, 4, of Hubbardston poses with her The goat from “Billy Goats Gruff” talks to the bear, Victor, after the performance. Victor became a Kim Constantine of Spencer holds on to son Bill, 6, as they watch the show together. puppet in the hands of McDonough during the show. audience while standing next to a bridge. Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 15 Meals on Wheels settles into new digs PROGRAM FINDS AN ‘ENTHUSIASTIC’ HOME IN NORTH BROOKFIELD

BY TERESA A. FRANCO Valley, the need in the North loss. Two days a week, she said, the NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Brookfield for Meals on Wheels had center has a brown bag lunch, in With a recent shift of senior cen- gone up and the number of meals which seniors will bring their own ters in Meals on Wheels distribu- delivered in West Brookfield had lunches. In addition, Norden said tion, both sides are adjusting to the gone down. The number of volun- the center is going to start having situation. teers for Meals on Wheels has continental breakfasts. In January, the Meals on Wheels dropped as well, which contributed “It’s really opened up the kitchen program switched its distribution to the change. for us,” she said. site at the West Brookfield Senior Originally, the change had upset Norden added that she took a Center to the North Brookfield the staff at the West Brookfield class in food service, which gives Senior Center. The decision to Senior Center, but Director Cindy her the opportunity to have more make the change was made by Tri- Norden said the center has added programs at the center. Next on the Valley Inc. for financial and person- new programs to make up for the agenda for programs is cooking nel reasons. According to Tri- classes with a chef. Norden said the Meals on Wheels program is still serving the West Brookfield area, so residents are still getting their meals. Despite the new developments, the disappoint- ment over the move is still present. Norden said she and the rest of the staff miss seeing the volunteers around. North Brookfield Senior Center members dine on meals given to them by Meals on “It hurt everyone here — we Wheels Monday, March 1. enjoyed having them here,” she said. “It wasn’t our idea.” Norden said the senior center is unteers have embraced it.” Since Meals on Wheels came to “making out just fine,” but still Bouchard said the only change North Brookfield, Bouchard said thinks Meals on Wheels was an the Senior Center made is reassign- there has been a lot of “positive important program to the facility. ing tasks to staff members, since energy.” She said the staff at the In North Brookfield, the Senior the center is used to preparing its Senior Center enjoys getting to Center there is welcoming Meals on own meals. However, she said, it’s know the drivers that come in and Wheels with open arms. On a freed up more time for other proj- help serve the food. recent afternoon, Senior Center ects. “It’s a great thing to be a part of,” members chatted while Meals on Bouchard also said that many of she said. “Overall, it has been a pos- Wheels members served them the Senior Center volunteers have itive experience.” steaming meals of corn, pasta and gotten involved in preparing the Teresa A. Franco photos green beans. meals with Meals on Wheels that Teresa A. Franco may be reached “People are very enthusiastic,” are distributed. at (508) 909-4136, or by e-mail at Meals on Wheels workers Steve Warner and Kristin McCarthy prepare a meal at the Senior Center Director Louise “They really want to jump in and [email protected]. North Brookfield Senior Center Monday, March 1. Bouchard said. “The staff and vol- help,” she said. Regional pacts almost signed, sealed, delivered THE WRITE STUFF March 2010 BROOKFIELD, WARREN, NEW BRAINTREE INCH CLOSER TO COOPERATIVE EFFORT Deadline for Essays: Mar. 10th BY DAVID DORE fines. Appeals are now heard in dis- Town House and the former NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER trict court, officials said, which Finney’s gas station on Route 9 in Publish Date: Mar. 19th NEW BRAINTREE — They have means the state gets the money. Brookfield. Both properties have the documents. Next comes signing West Brookfield Selectman Barry contamination from leaking under- them and implementing what’s in Nadon Jr. suggested a fourth path ground fuel tanks that must be ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: them. for regionalization: harbormasters, cleaned up. Local selectmen were presented since all four Brookfields have one. The idea of the CMRPC Regional 4th through 12th grade last week with draft agreements so Once selectmen review the agree- Brownfield Program, Foss said, is to Spencer, Leicester, East Brookfield, they can buy items, set up personnel ments, suggest changes to them and take parcels that are contaminated policies and hire a hearing officer possibly even sign them, the officials and “give them a jump start” so they North Brookfield, Brookfield, West Brookfield together. After reviewing them, the will have to figure out how to pro- can be used for something else. It and Warren. Including home schooled! agreements could be finalized and ceed. That could mean hiring staff could be economic development, a signed as soon as later this month. or a consultant, or giving responsi- new town-owned building or open The Write Stuff features poems, stories, Michael Ward from the Collins bilities to someone already on the space, depending on the communi- Center for Public Management at payroll. ty’s needs and who owns the land. or essays submitted by students. UMass Boston traveled to New With the recession putting pres- Private property owners can apply Braintree Town Hall Thursday, Feb. sure on local budgets, the six towns for funding through the program; 25 to deliver the draft inter-munici- applied for District Local Technical that money could come from either SUGGESTED TOPIC: pal agreements to selectmen from Assistance grants from the state, the EPA or the state Department of West Brookfield, North Brookfield, funneled through the Central Environmental Protection. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART New Braintree and Warren. Massachusetts Regional Planning According to CMRPC Associate “A lot of groups don’t even get this Commission, to fund salaries for the Planner for Community OF SPRING? far,” Ward said, “so congratulations first year. Development and Planning on making it this far.” The grant, West Brookfield Rosemary Scrivens, projects must be Compositions may be emailed to [email protected] The selectmen, along with col- Selectman David Eisenthal said, is approved by a steering committee leagues from East Brookfield and one way the regionalization effort (consisting of licensed site profes- (please type in “The Write Stuff” on the subject line) Brookfield, have met regularly since can “not be a burden” on the six sionals, private property owners and They also may be faxed to 508-764-8015, or mailed to: September 2008 to determine how towns — and a way to build support municipal officials) before they are they can join forces to provide better among local residents at the same submitted for funding. The North SPENCER NEW LEADER services — at what they hope will be time. Brookfield and Brookfield plans a lower cost. The state Legislature changed the passed that step, Scrivens said. 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 They picked three areas: buying law a few years ago to allow agree- The city or town would apply for office supplies and other small-tick- ments between communities (such the grant, Foss said, even if it does With your permission we will include a et items, creating a regional person- as the agreements needed for this not own the land. The application photo if provided. nel board to draw up job descrip- regionalization effort) to be enacted must show the benefit of removing Please include your school and tions and employee policies, and hir- without Town Meeting approval. the contamination from the parcel. ing a person to hear appeals for “It truly is about redevelopment telephone number. infractions such as zoning and BROWNFIELD PROGRAM and jobs,” Scrivens said. Please call David Dore at health violations. Also at last week’s meeting, repre- The grant would only pay for the 508-909-4140 Buying items in bulk could bring sentatives from the CMRPC and first steps of the process for cleaning for more information. better deals for communities and engineering firm Fuss & O’Neill dis- up the land, according to Scrivens their budgets, according to officials, cussed a program to remove contam- and Foss. while all six towns either have (in ination from properties across For information on the CMPRC the case of West Brookfield) or want Worcester County. And two local Regional Brownfield Program, call to update job descriptions and per- parcels will be part of that program. the local Board of Selectmen’s office “Every Town Deserves a Good sonnel policies for municipal David J.P. Foss from Fuss & or Foss at (401) 861-3070, ext. 4579. employees. O’Neill’s Providence, R.I., office said The hearing officer could bring the Environmental Protection David Dore may be reached at (508) Local Newspaper” money into town coffers because Agency would be asked to provide 909-4140, or by e-mail at ddore@stone- they, not the state, would get the money for the North Brookfield bridgepress.com. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com

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Hundreds of people in Leicester take on Rachel’s Challenge

have felt close with before,” she their eyes and picture themselves CHALLENGE said. “And there are kids that in a room with the five people they continued from page 1 wouldn’t say boo to me or others, care about the most, then imagine ness is becoming less.” and now they’re being nice to each that they could only see those peo- “We are just days into it, and the other, and social with each other.” ple one more time. kids are 100 percent more open, and Adrianna Casassa, another stu- It was a sobering moment, stu- more expressive, and certainly dent, said she thinks she was dents said. nicer to each other,” said Aviva impressed by Rachel’s idea of start- “People are unappreciative of Belhumeur, the teacher who helped ing a chain reaction, and glad her what we have,” McIntosh said. “I the Student Council bring the pro- school adopted it. think it made people think, and gram to Leicester. “We are very, “She wanted to change the world, evaluate.” very happy with the end results.” and she definitely did,” she said. Student Anthony Dupuis agreed. Belhumeur said she is especially “People are trying to work harder “When I go home to my dad and grateful that the program brought to be nice.” my step-mom and my little sister … so many people in town together. What struck classmate Chris ,” he said, then was silent. “I can’t “What’s really great about it is Duval was how easily the imagine losing any of them, or any that we were brought together for a Columbine shooting could have of my friends for that matter. She positive thing, as opposed to a nega- been avoided. definitely changed the school tive thing,” she said, adding that “A little kindness could have pre- atmosphere.” teachers have felt the change as vented all of that,” Duval said. well. For many, what really hit home Courtesy/Bruce Morrison photo “I feel closer to people I wouldn’t was what Craig Scott had them do Audience members embrace during one of the Rachel’s Challenge sessions Tuesday, at the end of the program – close Feb. 23 at Leicester High School.

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tribute the tables to the man of the Quaboag 350th work are only going to be tion,” Ruth Lyon wrote in a It was not just a West BOARDS libraries in the six towns Steering Committee, also seen by a few if they go to Feb. 9 e-mail to fellow com- Brookfield committee.” continued from page 1 that made up the Quaboag stressed the promises made auction,” Sykes said. “But if mittee members. “ … I can While Selectmen anniversary of the founding Plantation (the four regarding the tables — they go into the libraries, attest that the artists were Chairman Thomas Long of the Quaboag Plantation. Brookfields, Warren and including to anyone who was people are going to enjoy told the tables would be auc- said he wanted his board to A couple of weeks before New Braintree), the promised a table — should be these for years and years.” tioned off, the proceeds to be support putting the tables up the cries of “Sold!” were to Quaboag Regional School kept. Gayle Magwood, an artist turned over to the Quaboag for auction, David Eisenthal ring out from West District and the Quaboag “If we don’t live up to our from East Brookfield and 350th committee and used said he was not sure if Brookfield Town Hall, the Historical Museum. That word in all instances, our vice president of the toward celebration expens- selectmen could act because auction was canceled. Signs way, he said last week, the credibility is going to be Massasoit Art Guild, painted es.” “I’m not convinced that went up around Town Hall tables “could be held in pub- lost,” Jankins said. “And our four of the tables during a Members agreed that if these tables are the Town of advertising the cancellation, lic trust, be enjoyed by all ability to draw volunteers is four-and-a-half-week period. the carpenters were to each West Brookfield’s to do any- and confusion reigned communities, viewed and going to be reduced substan- “And I did that gladly to get a table, it would not be a thing with them.” among members of the appreciated by many, dis- tially. No one wants to get give to the 350th, hopefully table painted by members of Eisenthal suggested a anniversary committees. played for prosperity and involved in something where that my tables would the Massasoit Art Guild. meeting with everyone inter- The issue ended up in the obtainable for future it’s going to be a controversy enhance, would bring the As for the opinion from ested in the fate of the tables hands of West Brookfield [Quaboag] Plantation and a finger pointing and ‘I funds to make this a suc- West Brookfield’s attorney be held to come up with a selectmen Tuesday, Feb. 23 anniversaries.” did this’ and ‘I did that.’” cess,” she said, adding later, that the tables belong to the solution. It was an idea for one reason: Selectman According to unofficial Minutes from the Aug. 5 “We did these being told that town, Jankins said the Ball many people at the select- (and West Brookfield minutes from the West and Aug. 26 West Brookfield they would be auctioned to Committee asked the West men’s meeting last week Quaboag 350th Committee Brookfield Quaboag 350th Quaboag 350th Committee raise funds” for the Quaboag Brookfield committee to put liked. The date for the meet- member) Barry Nadon Jr. Committee’s Feb. 12 meeting, meeting state the four car- 350th celebration. up the $1,010 for the wood. ing had not been set as of claimed the town owned the Nadon’s idea was approved penters who built the tables Rob Lyon, the blacksmith, “We didn’t ask. We were press time. tables because money from by 13 of the 15 members pres- would each get one. Officials and wife Ruth Lyon, member prepared. We thought we “I do want this to go away the municipal coffers was ent. One person voted from the Merriam-Gilbert of the Quaboag 350th Ball were going to pay for those,” and not become a big used to buy the wood. He against it, and one person Public Library wanted two Committee, agreed the Jankins said, “because our brouhaha that’s going to be said that determination abstained. tables for a room that was artists were told the tables treasury was prepared to pay drawn through the papers,” came from the town’s new But, not everyone who being refinished. would be auctioned off. They for those. It became conven- Jankins said. “We’re not attorney, Barbara Saint attended last week’s Board of But last week two of the found out three weeks ago ient for doing it, but we were going to get volunteers to do Andre. Selectmen meeting approved carpenters, brothers Dennis that people (such as the four more than prepared to pay anything. People are going to Because Saint Andre said of it. Several people said the Martin and Daniel Sykes, carpenters) might have for them. We thought we say,‘I don’t need that trash.’” the town owned the tables, tables should be sold at auc- said they did not want a claims to them. were going to pay for them.” Nadon said, selectmen had tion, as the West Brookfield table. They wanted to see “It was never the intent of “It was not our intent, ever, David Dore may be reached two options under state law: Quaboag 350th Committee their creations donated to the ball committee, as I to have the tables belong just at (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail sell the tables at auction or agreed to do in August. local libraries, not auctioned understand it, to ask artists to West Brookfield,” Ruth at donate them. William Jankins, co-presi- off. to donate their time and tal- Lyon said, “because the Ball [email protected]. Nadon’s idea was to dis- dent of the Quaboag “The artists’ work, their ent for anything other than Committee consisted of peo- Historical Society and chair- hard work, and our hard the Quaboag 350th celebra- ple from all of the six towns. New fee, lot closing irks RMV customers

site. Monday, the RMV began charging the fee to customers who RMV One customer, Southbridge resident Lynn Fairbanks, who visit branches to renew driver’s licenses, request a new copy continued from page 1 drove a friend to the location Monday morning, disregarded of one or an ID card, ask for a driving record or a duplicate the branch Monday, March 1 were still parking in the Route the rule as inconvenient. registration. 20 parking lot, despite the warnings on electric signboards “I’m not going to go on the Mass Pike to pay the ... toll,” she A Dudley resident identifying himself as Josh objected to on both sides of the road that the parking lot is now closed. said. the paying additional money. RMV officials at a public hearing in Southbridge last week Another driver, Shelby, of Charlton, who declined to pro- “Why should I have to pay $5 for something that should be said the move would likely happen soon, after acknowledg- vide her last name, also ignored the signs. free?” he said. ing handicapped accessibility issues. “Where else are we supposed to park?” she said. Fairbanks laughed when told of the fee and used an old Drivers will now be forced to use the Massachusetts State Police spokesman David Procopio his agency would belief common among longtime residents of the state. Turnpike, where they will have to pay a toll, to access the enforce parking violations there, but only at the request of “Massachusetts is Taxachusetts …,” she said. “What if you the RMV,which he said they had not done. don’t have a debit card? I don’t think that is right at all.” RMV spokesman Ann Dufresne did not comment Knowledge of the new fees was not kept secret, according on motorists ignoring the signs. to Dufresne. In an e-mail, she said notice of the fees went out RMV fate called ‘fait accompli’ The parking issue also bothered Charlton Police with registration renewals in late January and early last Chief (and Spencer resident) James A. Pervier, who month for registration renewals that are set to expire this BY GUS STEEVES said State Police on Monday informed his depart- month. She also said the fees were the subject of a public STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER ment of the closing. hearing held one year ago. Past and present state police sources rejected a claim last week by “I just wish we could have had an open dialogue The move is another chapter in the long running contro- Registrar Rachel Kaprielian that the State Police “signed off on” the with somebody from the Registry as far as trying to versy over the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Since moving out move to the Charlton Pike location. work to resolve matters, as opposed to just arbitrari- of Southbridge and to Charlton last August, state lawmakers “The State Police in no way signed off on this,” said a source famil- ly saying that is not an official entrance,” he said. and residents have criticized the site as being unsafe, while iar with the issue who was not authorized to comment publicly. “It The chief suggested temporarily reducing the the RMV has insisted the opposite. was presented to us as a fait accompli.” speed limit on that section of Route 20 until the site’s Also, local and state lawmakers have expressed anger over After a request to get the document on which Kaprielian based her issues are solved. a news report in the Southbridge Evening News recently that claim, the Registry of Motor Vehicles faxed to Stonebridge Press a Pervier also questioned how thee parking issues the State Police did not sign off on a safety plan for the two-page memo from Lt. William Lewis, the Charlton barracks com- would be enforced, since the entrance is also used by Charlton site. Registry officials have repeatedly insisted that mander, to his superior, Maj. Michael Mucci, the now retired com- service plaza employees. they have, but, notably, did not repeat the claim last week mander of Troop E. Dated July 17, 2009, the memo is clearly the min- “What if I said I was going to McDonald’s to get after seeing the report. utes of a meeting involving two officials each from the state police, another item?” he said. Registry and MassHighway, plus three from the Turnpike Authority. Motorists are also fuming over a new $5 fee the Ryan Grannan-Doll may be reached at (508) 909-4050, or by It is not signed by Mucci and does not give any indication the major RMV imposed on some transactions. Starting last e-mail at [email protected]. read it, although retired State Police Col. Reed Hillman said he was probably at least told about it. At the end it clearly states it is not con- clusive: “Drafts will be done up with these changes being included for final approval.” Many visitors to the Pike location since then have seen what those changes would end up being, but this memo does not indicate who would give that final approval. In it, Lewis wrote, “As far as the [Route] 20 entrance and exit, it was 2010 determined the best case scenario would be for traffic heading east to have a dedicated left turn lane and traffic heading west would have a dedicated right turn lane.” To Hillman, a Sturbridge resident, safety is the critical issue regarding that site. He said several other high-traffic businesses along HOUSE Home Route 20 — he mentioned Wendy’s in Sturbridge and CVS in Charlton, specifically — have been required to install such turning lanes. The & RMV’s entrance, he added, should also have traffic lights. Kaprielian and RMV spokesman Ann Dufresne have repeatedly pring Improvement for Leicester, Spencer, claimed safety is important to them. At a Feb. 22 hearing in Southbridge, Kaprielian claimed more than once, “I would not have the Brookfields and surrounding communities. opened that parking lot to the public if it had not been signed off on.” S After reading the memo, Hillman said he didn’t interpret it as “an endorsement of this site as a safe and appropriate place,” in part Presented to you as a special section in the because the police don’t endorse projects. When the police are asked for input, he said, they will help point out potential dangers, but the SPENCER NEW LEADER responsibility for signing off on such access work is entirely in MassHighway’s hands. “The issues at this site are really engineering issues and troopers are not engineers,” Hillman said. Total Market Coverage! Lewis’ memo does not clearly indicate that meeting reached any such approval, although he doesn’t clearly state the work should not Reach 15,000+ homes be done, either. Regarding the Route 20 concerns, it says the highway is “due for major renovations within the next two years, and they [MassHighway] would push for a plan to get the left and right turn Home improvement ideas: lanes done early and then tie them into the plans.” Until then, they Renovations/Remodeling, Decorating, installed warning signs and message boards, he added. Within the turnpike plaza itself, Lewis wrote, the Registry’s initial Flooring, Cleaning Services, Septic Systems, plan for the pedestrian crossing “was not acceptable and we were able to walk through the different options that were available.” In the end, Landscaping, Foundations, Painting, Masonry, he wrote, “MassHighway engineers have agreed to concede … [to] con- Tree Services, Plumbing & Heating, Electrical, struct a walkway on the south side of the plaza,” move the McDonald’s lane entrance, and add “signs and possible flashing Outdoor Equipment, And more! lights” to the truck lane rather than having people walk directly across the truck and drive-through lanes and the parking lot. “The Registry plowed ahead and put it in a very unsafe site,” Hillman said. “… Maybe they did all the research and decided to plunge ahead, thinking if a few people die, they die.”

Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) 909-4135, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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why not have [Cove] come Grace’s “favorite” uncle. class, Grace greeted her does overseas, like how he Cove said he also enjoyed COVE in?’” she said. When Cove first walked in uncle with a hug. works with radios. being able to talk to Grace’s continued from page 1 So, Leslie sent her brother- the room, Grace, who The other students in After Cove gave his talk, class about being a soldier. said she thought it would be in-law a message on appeared to be a bit bashful, Grace’s class were eager to he said it was good to see “It’s a lot of fun,” he said. a good idea to have Cove Facebook while he was still did not immediately go up to ask Cove many questions Grace. “It’s great to let [the stu- come in and speak. overseas and pitched him the her uncle to welcome him. and get their pictures taken “She’s a shy person, but dents] know what it’s like “I thought, ‘Hey, you know, idea. Leslie also said Cove is But after Cove spoke to the with him. Cove told the class it’s good to see her smile,” he being in the military.” several things about what he said. The family keeps in touch when Cove is stationed in Iraq via the Internet by send- ing videos, Leslie said. Most recently, Leslie said her daughter sent a video to Cove of her eating peanuts — a food that Grace and her uncle both share a liking for. Leslie said she Grace and Cove planned to go out for pizza after visiting with Grace’s class. Grace is also the youngest child out of the family,she said. Cove and his wife, Lisa, have two daugh- ters Julie, 15, and Stacey, 13, who all live in Auburn.

Teresa A. Franco may be reached at (508) 909-4136, or by e-mail at tfranco@stone- bridgepress.com.

Staff Sgt. Eric Cove poses with his niece Grace Wilson and her moth- Teresa A. Franco photos er, Leslie. Staff Sgt. Eric Cove greets his niece’s preschool class at Becker College Campus Preschool in Leicester.

Staff Sgt. Eric Cove walks down the hall to surprise his niece at her preschool class. B Section INDEX Friday, March 5, 2010 Obituaries ...... B2 Calendar ...... B3 Our Towns ...... B9 Real Estate . .B10-B11 Legal Notices . .B6-B8 Cut-A-Thon to support Mary Lane Oncology Program

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www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010 OBITUARIES David S. Cutler, 66 Martha DeNormandie, 87

DUXBURY — David Sumner Cutler, 66, of rying company checkbooks around in a LINCOLN — Martha Prouty Carl LoChiatto; 14 grandchildren, Laura Surplus Street, founder of Mariner green garbage bag as they were once tossed DeNormandie, 87, died peacefully at home (Greg), James (Natalie), Rajen, Serena, Newspapers and publisher of in the dumpster by a diligent cleaning on Feb. 25 in Lincoln. Philip, Jack, Sam, Cole, Katherine, the Duxbury Clipper, died woman. Born May 14, 1922 in Spencer, she gradu- Elizabeth, Hannah, Caitlin, Fiona, James; Sunday, Feb. 28 after a seven- When Mr. Cutler sold the company to ated from Bancroft School in Worcester and and two great-grandchildren, Law and month fight against cancer. Capital Cities/ABC for $8 million in 1989, Wheelock College in Boston. She has been a Celia. He died surrounded by his Mariner Newspapers boasted 17 community resident of Lincoln for 67 years. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. family in his favorite spot –– weeklies and 95 full-time employees. The sale Her love for her family and community, Sunday, March 14 at The First Parish in a fire-placed living room came with a five-year contract to continue to passion for justice, and warmth and gen- Lincoln, 14 Bedford St., Lincoln. framed by hand-hewn 18th- run Mariner Newspapers. He would now erosity of spirit will be with us always. Gifts in her name may be made to The century Duxbury timbers. learn something about the corporate world — She was predeceased by her husband, First Parish in Lincoln, 14 Bedford St., Mr. Cutler was the son of which in the end reminded him too much of Sen. James DeNormandie, and her son, Lincoln, MA 01773. John Henry Cutler and military service in a stateside post to be to his Newton Prouty DeNormandie. Arrangements are under the care of Roberta Sumner Cutler. He long-term taste. As was said in Roman times, She is survived by her six children and Glenn D. Burlamachi, Concord Funeral and his twin sister were born better to command a village than be number their spouses, Robert and Eliana, Alice and Home, 74 Belknap St., Concord. on the July 4, 1943 in Olathe, two in Rome. Surendra Shah, Philip and Tina, Tom and For an online guestbook, visit www.con- Kansas, where his father was A fruit of the Capital Cities/ABC period Penny, Kate and Kevin McCarey, Vic and cordfuneral.com. stationed with the Navy. In was the respect Mr. Cutler had for his imme- 1945, the Cutlers settled in diate corporate boss, John Coots, who, by and Duxbury year-round. An by, had had enough of “Rome;” and the two important turning point in David Cutler’s life decided to become partners and purchased a came at not yet 7, when over a bridge game at group of six struggling newspapers in Paul A. Laramee, 78 a neighbor’s home, his parents let themselves Worcester County. With his partner focused be publicly goaded into promising to start a on the business side, Mr. Cutler found him- CHARLTON — Paul Andre “Frenchy” 15 years at Nitco in Worcester and formerly respectable newspaper in Duxbury. Nineteen self in the familiar role of community pub- Laramee, 78, of Fitzgerald Road, died Field Machine in Cambridge for 19 years, days later, on May 11, 1950, the inaugural edi- lisher, but this time the challenge was one of Monday,Feb. 22 at his home, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Local tion of The Duxbury Clipper appeared. In the turn-around artist. And turn-around they surrounded by his loving No. 4 International Union of Operating first sometimes tenuous years of The did. family. Engineers. Clipper’s existence, the observant young Mr. After steering the flagship daily, The He leaves his loving wife He was a Life Member of the Spencer Fish Cutler was absorbing every aspect of the Southbridge Evening News, back to health, of 54 years, Madeline M. and Game Club and a member of St. newspaper business in the most intimate and Mr. Cutler and Mr. Coots grew the company (Boisjolie); three daughters, Joseph’s Church in Charlton. practical way. through expansion while maintaining the Denise R. Murphy and her He was an avid hockey fan and enjoyed In September 1957, Mr. Cutler entered the “relentlessly local” credo Mr. Cutler learned husband, Richard, and their gardening, playing Keno and “scratch tick- class of 1961 at Holderness, a boarding school in the early days folding Clippers in his par- children, Christine and ets.” in Plymouth, N.H., where he was captain of ent’s living room. Today, Stonebridge Press Jason, Paulette A. Hallihan The family would like to send a special both football and baseball. He went on to and its sister company, Salmon Press, now and her husband, Timothy, and their chil- thank you to his nurse, Kelly, Dr. Ralph Colby College in Maine, where he was again publish one daily and 23 weekly newspapers dren, Maureen and Sean, and Monique A. Sama and his entire Hospice team. captain of the football team. Upon graduat- across three states with nearly 100 full-time Muise and her husband, Kevin, and their The funeral was held Friday, Feb. 26 from ing in 1965, Mr. Cutler went to work at The employees. children, Megan and Pauline, all of the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Patriot Ledger as a beat reporter covering the Mr. Cutler had no formal training in busi- Charlton; a brother, Denis; four sisters, Maple Terrace, Spencer, followed by a Mass towns of Abington, Whitman and Rockland. ness, accounting or “human resources” and Fleurette, Pauline, Marina and Jeannine, all in St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Road Fifteen months later, Mr. Cutler requested often boasted that he’d never taken a journal- of Canada, and many nieces and nephews. Extension, Charlton. Burial was in and was granted a three-year leave-of- ism course, yet he grew into all these roles, He was predeceased by a brother, Rene, Worcester County Memorial Park in absence to join the U.S. Marines. never forgetting the business was, and is, and a sister, Yvette. Paxton. In January, 1967, he went on active duty always about people. In the end he was Born in St. Paul, Quebec, Canada, he was Contributions may be made to UMass and entered Officer Candidate School in beloved by those people who had worked so the son of Leopold and Rose (Tremblay) Memorial Hospice, c/o UMass Foundation, Quantico, Virginia. After six more months of closely with him over five decades and three Laramee. P.O. Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613-9938. advanced training, Lt. Cutler was sent to states. Mr. Laramee was a forklift mechanic for www.morin-morrison.com Vietnam, where he became commander of a Mr. Cutler was a voracious reader, especial- company stationed near the Demilitarized ly of history, biography and politics. He was Zone. On a night in March 1968, Mr. Cutler a brilliant conversationalist, who could hold was pinned down while trying to rescue one his own with the assorted presidential candi- Jean V. Bessant, 86 of his men. A North Vietnamese sniper bullet dates who came calling in New Hampshire went through both legs. There was every every four years. He was passionate about HOLDEN — Jean V. (Mulley) Bessant, 86, Canada, the daughter of Cyril and Hilda chance that he would bleed to death before fishing, tennis and a good game of chess. died Thursday, Feb. 25 at Quaboag on the (Ballinger) Mulley, and moved to the United daylight. But one of the men pinned down For all the native competitiveness that Common Nursing Home in States in 1959. Jean was a Major in the with him applied a tourniquet. He survived fired the newspaperman, Mr. Cutler’s great- West Brookfield. Salvation Army for 40 years, retiring in 1988. the night and was rescued by helicopter after est passion was his family. The love and sup- Her husband of 52 years, She was also very active in the Women’s sunrise. He received a Purple Heart and was port of his wife and children during his final Major William A. Bessant of Auxiliary during that time. later promoted to captain. illness enhanced his natural inclination to the Salvation Army, died in The funeral service was held Monday, Mr. Cutler’s beat reporting had impressed look at death with equanimity. Early in his September 1995. March 1 in the Callahan & Fay Brothers his editors, and when he returned to The illness he said to an old friend, “My life’s She leaves a son, John Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. A Patriot Ledger in 1970 he was appointed the work was my family, and I’ve succeeded.” Bessant, and his wife, Linda, private burial will be held in Forest Hills paper’s State House reporter.For the next two David Sumner Cutler leaves his wife, the of West Brookfield; a daugh- Cemetery in Boston. years he plied the halls, covering the admin- Reverend Catherine Cullen, of Duxbury; sis- ter, Carolyn Usher, and her Donations may be made in Jean’s memory istration of Gov. Francis Sargent. ters, Margaret Chandler of Maryland and husband, Gerry, of Ontario, Canada; four to the Salvation Army, DHQ, 25 Shawmut In 1972, Mr. Cutler left the security of his Gail Cutler of Pembroke; sons, Josh S. Cutler granddaughters, Holli, Ashley, Wendi and Road, Canton, MA 02021 or the National position at The Ledger to found The of Duxbury,Benjamin D. Cutler of New York Jill; and three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Marshfield Mariner with $1,000 in vacation and Jonathan M. Cullen of West Roxbury; Lucy and Jack. Norwood, MA 02062-5040, in memory of her pay and a small investment by his partner, daughters, Carolyn M. Cutler of Georgia, She was predeceased by her daughter, daughter Margaret Mantor. Michael Stearns. The Mariner was inaugu- Rebecca W. Cutler of Duxbury and Amanda Margaret Mantor, in 1990 and a brother, Jack For an online condolence book, please visit rated on April 13, 1972 and immediately C. Benard of Hingham; as well as seven Mulley. www.callahanfay.com. became Marshfield’s paper of record, richly grandchildren. She was born in Brantford Ontario, chronicling the town’s births, deaths and Visiting hours will be Wednesday, March 3, much of what happened in between. from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Shepherd Funeral Two years later The Norwell Mariner Home in Kingston. A graveside service at appeared, and over the next dozen years Mayflower Cemetery will be held Thursday, Julie French, 93 papers sprouted in Scituate, Cohasset and March 4 at 10 a.m. A Memorial Service in cel- Pembroke, eventually spreading as far north ebration of Mr. Cutler’s life will be held WEST FALMOUTH/LUDLOW — Julie Julie studied arts at the Museum of Fine to Braintree and south to Plymouth. While Saturday, March 13 at 5 p.m. at First Parish (Frazier) French, 93, of West Street, Ludlow, Arts in Boston and also studied ballet in the growing company eventually prospered, Church, Duxbury. died Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Quaboag on the Boston. there were days when David’s primary meals In lieu of flowers, contributions may be Common in West Brookfield. She was a member of the St. Barnabas were snacks he pilfered from his own vend- made to the Cutler Family Scholarship in She leaves one son, Peter H. French of Rye, Episcopal Church in Falmouth and the ing machines. Along the way he learned a few care of the Trustees of Partridge Academy, N.Y., six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchil- Falmouth Garden Club. lessons about the business side of the news- P.O. Box 2552, Duxbury, MA 02331. dren, one great-great-grandchild and many A funeral service for Julia was held paper business –– among them to avoid car- nieces and nephews. Friday,Feb. 26 in the Varnum Funeral Home, She was predeceased by her husband, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield. John L. R. French, in 1999 and a daughter, Burial was held privately in the Pamela F. Woodward, in 2006. Massachusetts National Cemetery in Ann B. Roberts, 81 She was born in Milton, daughter of the Bourne. late Maude (Frazier) French, and grew up in Memorial donations may be made to the BARRE — Ann B. (Borrelli) Roberts, 81, She was an accounts payable clerk for Brookline and later lived 30 years in West Museum of Fine Arts, Development died Monday, March 1 in St. Keystone Eletric Co. in Worcester for more Falmouth at her beloved Cedar Dunes home Operations, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, Vincent’s Hospital. than 25 years until she retired. Ann was a before moving to the Palmer/Ludlow area MA 02115. She leaves a son, George longtime communicant of St. Thomas A four years ago. Roberts of Barre; two sis- Becket Church. ters, Nora LaPerle of A memorial service for Ann will be held at Leicester and Jeannette a later date in St. Thomas A Becket Church, Morrison of North Vernon Avenue, South Barre. Hermann G. Patt, 94 Brookfield; nieces and Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 South Barre nephews. Road, is assisting the family with arrange- WEST BROOKFIELD — Hermann G. Patt, Brookfield. He and Mildred were very active Ann is predeceased by ments. 94, died Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Overlook Grange members. He received his 75-year seven brothers. Masonic Health Center in Charlton. membership pin when he was 89. They He is survived by his wife of 72 years, enjoyed square dancing and Hermann con- Mildred (Maynard) Patt; a sister, Phyllis tinued square dancing into his 90s. Robert F. Stevens, 79 Woodger of Granville; a son, Robert G. Patt Hermann joined Worcester Friends of North Lansing, N.Y., and his wife Susan; Meeting in the early 1950s. In 1964, he and DUDLEY — Robert F. Stevens, 79, a long- Bob is preceded in death by two brothers, four daughters, Elizabeth Poynton of Mildred with their youngest daughter, time resident of Dudley, passed away George Stevens of Webster and John Stevens Charlton and her husband, Brian, Helen Mary,went to Kenya for two years, where he Wednesday, Feb. 24. of Plainfield, Conn., and five sisters, Eleanor Lapierre of West Brookfield and her hus- worked under the sponsorship of Friends He is survived by his wife Forcier of Leicester, Arlene Johnson of band, John, Phyllis Allen of West United Meeting to help establish farm coop- of 58 years, Sylvia Lois Leicester, Dorothy Stevens of Worcester, Brookfield and her husband, Earle, and eratives. Hermann’s time in Africa was a (Fitts) Stevens; four sons, Alice Slingo of Oxford and Ruth Stevens of Mary Wing of Amherst and her husband, turning point in his life. When he came Robert Stevens Jr. and his Webster. Stan; 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grand- home, he was very interested in establish- wife, Shirley, of Sierra Vista, Bob served his country in the U.S. Army as children. ing a working utopian community similar Ariz., Arthur Stevens of a military police officer. He received his He was predeceased by his sister, to Walden Two. He was involved in the for- Sierra Vista, Bruce Stevens Army Occupation Medal (Germany). He was Marjorie Kraus of Landenburg, Pa. mation of three communities, Twin Oaks and his wife, Ann, of Sierra a member of the Grand Lodge of Hermann Jr. was born July 16, 1915, in and Acorn in Virginia and East Wind in Vista and Michael Stevens Massachusetts, 24th Masonic District and Hancock, N.H., to Hermann G. Patt and Missouri. East Wind originated at his farm and his wife, Susan, of just received his 50-year pin. Bob worked for Mary (Wackerbarth) Patt. He graduated in West Brookfield. After Hermann gave up Woodstock, Conn.; a daughter, the U.S. Postal Service until retiring in 1990, from Westfield High School in dairy farming, he devoted more of his time Cynthia Shropshire, and her before relocating to Sierra Vista, Ariz. Massachusetts when he was 16. He earned to organic gardening. He joined Northeast husband, Mick, of Albany, Bob enjoyed traveling, spending time at the his BA and MA from the University of Organic Farmers Association (NOFA) and N.Y.; a brother, William local casinos, acting as tour guide to their vis- Massachusetts, Amherst. was on their board of directors for several Stevens, and his wife, Floris, itors in Arizona, and most of all enjoyed Hermann married his wife, Mildred years. of Oxford; a sister, Phyllis spending time with his children and grand- Maynard from Rutland, on Oct. 16, 1937. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thurlow of Killingly,Conn; 11 children. They moved from Granville to a dairy farm Saturday, March 20 at the First grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and many A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. in West Brookfield in 1943. He taught high Congregational Church, 36 North Main St., nephews and nieces. Friday,March 5 at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 school agriculture and economics in West Brookfield. There are no calling hours. He was born April 20, 1930, in Killingly, Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at Templeton, Charlton and North Brookfield. Donations may be made in his memory to Conn., the son of the late Harvey M. and Westridge Cemetery in Charlton. Both he and Mildred were active in 4-H the Worcester Friends Meeting, 901 Ethel M. (Allen) Stevens. www.paradisfuneralhome.com work and led a garden club for many years. Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602 or He sang in the choir at the Congregational American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Church in West Brookfield and later at the Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA 19102-1403. SEND ALL OBITUARY NOTICES TO: THE NEW LEADER, 25 ELM ST., SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550, Worcester Friends Meeting (Quaker) on Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main Oxford Street in Worcester. He also served St., West Brookfield, is directing arrange- OR BY E-MAIL TO [email protected] on the School Committee in West ments. Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 CALENDAR

Send all calendar listings and happenings to Editor David Dore by mail to the Spencer SATURDAY New Leader, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA BREWER MEETS WWII VETERANS 01550, by fax to (508) 764-8015, or by e-mail to March 13 [email protected]. All calendar listings must be submitted by noon Monday to be published in the following Friday’s edi- WINTER LECTURE SERIES will be held tion. at 1:30 p.m. at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 Peck Road, Wales. This week’s session is “How Green is Your Forest?” One thing that RIDAY grows quite well in New England is trees. F Massachusetts is pursuing the most rigor- ous standards set forth by the Forest March 5 Stewardship Council to promote ecological- ly beneficial, socially responsible, economi- STATE REP. JOHN J. BINIENDA (D- cally viable forest management practices. Worcester) will hold office hours from 10 Doug Hutcheson, Green Certification a.m. to noon at the Leicester Senior Center, Private Lands Service Forester, will explain 40 Winslow Ave., Leicester. For more infor- what green certification is and how you, as mation, call the Senior Center at (508) 892- a consumer, can purchase green wood prod- 7016 or Binienda’s office at (617) 722-2692. ucts. Class size is limited to 50. Reservations are required printed materials can be pro- SHOW CHOIR SHOWCASE, sponsored by vided to each person. For reservations and the Tantasqua Regional High School Fine more information, call (413) 267-9654. Arts Department and featuring “Encore” and the junior high show choir group “The Maestros,” will start at 7 p.m. in the MONDAY Tantasqua Regional High School auditori- um, Brookfield Road (Route 148), Fiskdale. March 15 There will be a special presentation by the Mom’s show choir group “Maternal Courtesy photo Instinct.” The High School Concert Chorus AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY with Lynne will perform a medley from “Les BOSTON — During a formal session of the Massachusetts State Senate, Senator Stephen M. Losurdo for Grades K-6 will be offered from Miserables.” Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 Brewer (D-Barre) had the sincere honor to meet with two distinguished World War II veterans, John 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Haston Free Public for students and senior citizens. Tickets Tobin and Tom Ruggiero. Tobin lives in Weymouth, the home to more Medal of Honor recipients Library, North Main Street, North than any other community in the nation, and is a Bronze Star recipient. His friend, Ruggiero, took will be sold at the door. For more informa- Brookfield. To catch a leprechaun this St. part in the invasion of Normandy and is a recipient of the French Legion of Honor, the highest dec- tion, call Christine Costello at (508) 347-9301, Patrick’s Day,you’ll need a leprechaun trap. oration in France. Most people cannot begin to know what the 16 million who served in the armed ext. 1133. Come make one. Pre-registration is forces of the United States during World War II experienced during that six-year conflict. The required by calling Children’s Librarian courage displayed by these men is truly astonishing, and they are deserving of the utmost respect Rosemary Mackenzie at (508) 867-0208. NORTH BROOKFIELD SPORTSMEN’S and gratitude. Pictured above are, from left, Brewer, Tobin, Ruggiero and United States Sen. Scott CLUB will be holding a “Texas Hold’em” at Brown (R-Mass.). the club, 20 Boynton Road, North Brookfield. Play starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY This is to benefit the Youth Fishing Derby. Refreshments will be available. 9 Upper River St. (on the Brookfield been involved in all of these ventures since March 16 Common). The event is open to the public. the early 1980s. This organic gardening The suggested donation is $10 for adults, $8 course will cover soil health, many related MERRIAM-GILBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY for students and seniors, and free for chil- topics that further plant health with a min- SATURDAY in West Brookfield presents “Bedtime dren 12 and under. For more information, imum of insect and disease damage, and Snacks: A Family Story Night” for parents call Rob Adams at (508) 347-2225. maximum vegetable and fruit nutrition and March 6 and children from 7-7:30 p.m. in the library’s taste. A PowerPoint presentation with Children’s Room. The beginning chapters of CHILI AND CHOWDER COOK-OFF will handouts covering the work of NOFA/Mass “The Cricket in Times Square” will be read. LEICESTER LITTLE LEAGUE FISHING be held from 3-6 p.m. at New Braintree Town and MHOF will be presented. New members On the third Tuesday of each month a dif- DERBY will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hall, 20 Memorial Drive, New Braintree. are welcome. Refreshments will follow. ferent beloved children’s classic will be Burncoat Pond in Leicester. Registration There will also be a silent auction and introduced. The library will supply the entrance will be on Town Beach Road in games night to support several students LEICESTER/PAXTON TEA PARTY will milk and cookies — kids are welcome to Leicester. All ages are welcome; bring the from North Brookfield Elementary School meet at 7 p.m. in the Paxton Senior Center, bring a favorite blanket or pillow to make kids. First, second and third place prizes and surrounding towns who will be compet- 17 West St., Paxton. People from all sur- themselves cozy. Additional copies of the will be awarded in each category: bass, ing this summer at Dressage4Kids in rounding towns are welcome. book will be available for check-out to finish perch and pickerel (based on weight and/or Saugerties, N.Y. The cost is only $5 per per- reading the story together at home. A great length). Raffles and food will be sold. For son to attend. Have a great recipe? Make a family activity, reading together encour- those who do not fish, bring skates and crock-pot of the best and enter to win the THURSDAY ages literacy and exposes children to the spend the day at the beach. The registration Best Chili or Chowder Award in town. For deep enjoyment a book can provide. For fee is $20 per person; children 12 and under tickets, call (413) 477-6923 or e-mail white- more information, call the library at (508) fish for free. Raffles and prizes will be given [email protected]. March 11 out after the derby at Hillcrest Country 867-1410. Club at about 4 p.m. Please bring winning ECONOMY SHOP of the First fish to the registration table no later than 2 TUESDAY Congregational Church of Spencer, 207 p.m., with entries brought there throughout Main St. (Route 9), will be open from 8 a.m. WEDNESDAY the day. A fishing license is required, avail- to 2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Spring clothes, house able at D&G Bait and Tackle in Cherry March 9 wares, puzzles and books will be available. March 17 Valley or other licensed dealers. For more Come in to find an Easter outfit; there’s information, e-mail [email protected]. KEEP WELL CLINIC, hosted by VNA Care something for everyone. COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS Network and Hospice, will be held from 11 offered by Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will MONTHLY MEETING of the a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 40 BINGO will be held every Thursday at be held from 8-10 a.m. in the Community Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. Wall St., Spencer. Local residents may have Spencer Council No. 118 of the Knights of Health Information Center on the first floor Worcester Chapter will start at 10 a.m. in their blood pressure checked and learn Columbus, 10 Meadow Road, Spencer. Doors of the hospital, South Street, Ware. The the Merriam Room at the Auburn Public about health concerns. Blood sugar, weight open at 4:30 p.m. The first game starts at 6:45 community health screening program Library, 369 Southbridge St. (Route 12), monitoring and other health assessments p.m. Come and enjoy some good food, good includes a lipid panel, blood glucose, and Auburn. The public is invited to attend, and are also available at most locations. Clinics people and hopefully win a little. Join the blood pressure screening. Mary Lane sends can bring along a friend, as well as morning are open to residents aged 60 and older. fun and help the Knights help others. The a copy of the results to the patients and coffee and doughnuts. For more informa- VNA Care Network and Hospice clinics are top prize is still $1,199. their physicians. For the cholesterol screen- tion, visit www.massachusettssocietyofge- funded in part by the United Way, local ing, there is a $5 fee. A 12-hour fasting is nealogists.org. Boards of Health, private foundations, MERRIAM-GILBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY required prior to the screening. Pre-regis- client donations and VNA Care Network in West Brookfield is hosting an “Irish tration is required for the screening by call- WINTER LECTURE SERIES will be held and Hospice. For up-to-date clinic informa- Music” program at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate St. ing Baystate Health Link at (413) 967-2488 or at 1:30 p.m. at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, tion, visit www.vnacarenetwork.org or call Patrick’s Day with Grammy award-winning toll-free outside the Ware calling area at 30 Peck Road, Wales. This week’s session is (888) 663-3688, ext. 5603. composer/singer/songwriter Lisa Gutkin. (800) 377-4325. “Shrubs for the Home Landscape.” Spring She is one of the busiest musicians in New is right around the corner. Today’s talk will SPENCER GARDEN CLUB will meet at 1 York City, and, according to Cyndi Lauper, focus on a variety of native shrubs for use p.m. at the Richard Sugden Library in “one hot fiddler.” To register, call the in the home landscape that are both aes- Spencer. The program will be “Getting to library at (508) 867-1410. THURSDAY thetically pleasing and excellent for know you.” Do you have any special talent, wildlife. Class size is limited to 50. interests or hobbies? Please be willing to GRIEFSHARE GROUP will meet March 18 Reservations are required printed materi- share these at this meeting and getting to Thursday evenings at 7 at the Brookfield als can be provided to each person. For know fellow members better. Hostesses will Congregational Church, on the Brookfield BINGO will be held every Thursday at reservations and more information, call be Thelma Bloom, Christine Lamoureux Common. GriefShare is a friendly, caring Spencer Council No. 118 of the Knights of (413) 267-9654. and Anne Marie Gadbois. Dues are due, group of people who will walk alongside Columbus, 10 Meadow Road, Spencer. Doors along with luncheon preference. you through one of life’s most difficult expe- open at 4:30 p.m. The first game starts at 6:45 BOY SCOUT TROOP 201 will hold its riences, the death of a loved one. You don’t p.m. Come and enjoy some good food, good annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30-8 p.m. at have to go through the grieving process people and hopefully win a little. Join the the Mary,Queen of the Rosary Church Hall, WEDNESDAY alone. GriefShare seminars and support fun and help the Knights help others. The 60 Maple St. (Route 31 South), Spencer. groups are led by people who understand top prize is still $1,199. There will also be a cake auction and silent what you are going through and want to auction, and takeout is available. Donation March 10 help. You will gain access to valuable GRIEFSHARE GROUP will meet is $8, or $10 at the door; reduced tickets for SIMPLE SUPPER will start at 6 p.m. at the GriefShare resources to help you recover Thursday evenings at 7 at the Brookfield seniors and children under 10 is $5 ($7 at the First Congregational Church of West from your loss and look forward to rebuild- Congregational Church, on the Brookfield door). For advance tickets, call Ken Brookfield, 36 North Main St. (Route 67), ing your life. This is a ministry of the East Common. GriefShare is a friendly, caring Choquette at (508) 885-2481. with the proceeds going toward Haiti relief. Brookfield Baptist Church and Brookfield group of people who will walk alongside Homemade soup, salad, bread, Allen’s cider Congregational Church. For more informa- you through one of life’s most difficult expe- CROSSROADS CAFE featuring the band and wonderful desserts will be offered for a tion, call (508) 867-6262. riences, the death of a loved one. You don’t Unity will open at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel suggested donation of $3 for children and $5 have to go through the grieving process Orthodox Catholic Church, 25 Winthrop for adults. This is a wonderful way to see alone. GriefShare seminars and support Terrace, Warren. The coffeehouse is held on friends, enjoy a delicious meal and provide FRIDAY groups are led by people who understand the first Saturday of each month. There is much needed funds to aid the suffering peo- what you are going through and want to no cover charge; however, a love offering is ple of Haiti. No reservations are necessary; help. You will gain access to valuable accepted as a gift to the band or musician. March 12 just drop in. Call the church for more infor- GriefShare resources to help you recover For more information, call (413) 436-5582 or mation at (508) 867-7078. from your loss and look forward to rebuild- visit www.emmanuelorthodox.org. ECONOMY SHOP of the First ing your life. This is a ministry of the East Congregational Church of Spencer, 207 BRIEF EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES Brookfield Baptist Church and Brookfield Main St. (Route 9), will be open from 8-11:30 in observance of the Lenten season will be Congregational Church. For more informa- a.m. Spring clothes, house wares, puzzles SUNDAY held at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational tion, call (508) 867-6262. Church of West Brookfield, UCC, 36 North and books will be available. Come in to find March 7 Main St. (Route 67). Meditative singing, an Easter outfit; there’s something for prayer and scripture will be offered. All are everyone. 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Weidman to Mortgage given by Marisol Aybar to Chase Bank USA, Parsneau to Mortgage Electronic Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated N.A., dated October 4, 2006 and recorded Registration Systems, Inc.,, dated July 3, Inc. as nominee for New Century Mortgage July 19, 2002 and recorded with the with the Worcester County (Worcester 2007 and recorded with the Worcester Corporation, dated November 30, 2006 and Worcester County (Worcester District) District) Registry of Deeds at Book 39912, County (Worcester District) Registry of recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds at Book 27029, Page 134 Page 361, of which mortgage Deutsche Deeds at Book 41455, Page 362 of which the (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Mortgage the undersigned is the present Book 40263, Page 91, of which mortgage present holder by assignment for breach of JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007- holder by assignment for breach of the con- Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as the conditions of said Mortgage and for the CH2 Asset Backed Pass-Through ditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose Trustee for Mortgage Stanley, MSAC 2007- purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Certificates, Series 2007-CH2 is the present of foreclosing same will be sold at Public NC3 in the present holder, by assignment, of Public Auction at 12:00 PM on March 18, holder, for breach of the conditions of said Auction at 12:00 PM on April 1, 2010 at 13 mortgage for breach of the conditions of said 2010 at 18 Pleasant Street, Spencer, MA, all mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, Jolicoeur Road, SPENCER, MA, all and sin- mortgage and the purpose of foreclosing, the and singular the premises described in said the same will be sold at Public Auction at gular the premises described in said same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 Mortgage, to wit: The land in Spencer locat- 1:00 p.m. on March 17, 2010, on the mort- Mortgage, to wit: The land in Spencer on the AM on March 19, 2010, on the mortgaged ed at 18 Pleasant Street with buildings there- gaged premises located at 69 North northeasterly and easterly side of Jolicoeur premises located at 76 Lyon Road, WEST on, bounded and described as follows: Brookfield Road, Spencer, Worcester Road being Lot 2 on a plan by Theodore P. BROOKFIELD, MA 01585, all and singular BEGINNING at the northwesterly corner County, Massachusetts, all and singular the Drazek, R.L.S., dated June 1, 1970 and filed the premises described in said mortgage, TO thereof, at a point in the easterly line of premises described in said mortgage, with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in WIT: The land in West Brookfield, Worcester Pleasant Street, 123.32 feet northerly of a TO WIT: Plan Book 420, Plan 98. Being the same County, Massachusetts being known and stone street bound #2; THENCE turning and The land in Spencer, Worcester County, premises conveyed to the herein named designated as Lot #11 (eleven), 8.01 ± running at right angles to said street line by Massachusetts, being a certain parcel of grantor(s) by deed recorded with the Acres, as shown on a Plan entitled "Plan of land now or formerly of Wilfred J. Cournoyer land situated on the southerly side of Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book Land in Ware and West Brookfield, MA et ux, S.86 degrees E., approximately 150 Hillsville Road, bounded and described as 9031, Page 165. Prepared for Timothy C. Hudyka Scale 1"= feet to land formerly of Isaac Prouty & follows: The premises are to be sold subject to and 100', May 20, 1986, Kenneth C. Sherman, Company; THENCE southerly by said com- Beginning at the northeasterly corner of the with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, Engineer - Surveyor Palmer, MA" dated May pany land, to land formerly of Jennie A. lot to be described on the southerly side of building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax 20,1986 and recorded in the Worcester Prouty, now or formerly of Ingalls; THENCE said Hillsville Road at a stone wall at land titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- District Registry of Deeds in Book 557, Page by land formerly of Jennie A. Prouty, now or now or formerly of Frank Hubacz; ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- 99. Said real estate is more particularly formerly of Ingalls, N 86 3/4 degrees W., THENCE South 10¡ 32' East by a stone wall session. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of bounded and described as follows: Bounded 103.1/4 feet to a point; THENCE continuing and by land of said Hubacz 148.65 feet to an FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 NORTHERLY by Ragged Hill Road, a com- by said Ingalls land N. 83 1/2 degrees W., 51 iron pin at other land now or formerly of CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified bined distance of two hundred seventy-three 10/12 feet to a point in the easterly line of Adrien H. Ethier and Theodore J. Ethier; check or bank treasurer's check will be and 55/100 (273.55) feet, more or less; Pleasant Street, 65 5/12 feet northerly of THENCE North 71¡ 54' West by other land required to be delivered at or before the time WESTERLY by land of Ruth Henrichon, said stone bound #2. THENCE northerly by now or formerly of Adrien H. Ethier 383.58 the bid is offered. The successful bidder will two hundred ninety-one and 72/100 (291.72) the easterly line of said Street, 57.82 feet to feet to an iron pin; be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale feet, more or less; WESTERLYLY by Lot #12 the point of beginning Being the same prem- THENCE North 23¡ 58' East still by land now Agreement immediately after the close of the (twelve) on said Plan, one thousand sixty- ises conveyed to the herein named mort- or formerly of Adrien H. Ethier and Theodore bidding. The balance of the purchase price four and 14/100 (1064.14) feet, more or less; gagor (s) by deed recorded with Worcester J. Ethier 197.36 feet to an iron pin on the shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the SOUTHERLY by land of Richard A. Boos and District Registry of Deeds in Book 26767, southerly side of the Hillsville Road; sale date in the form of a certified check, by land of Lawrence and Holly Jean Defers, Page 232. The premises are to be sold sub- THENCE South 56¡ 55' East by the souther- bank treasurer's check or other check satis- a combined distance of three hundred sixty- ject to and with the benefit of all easements, ly line of said Hillsville Road 134.23 feet to a factory to the Mortgagee's attorney. The two and 00/100 (362.00) feet, more or less; restrictions, building and zoning laws, unpaid point; Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the EASTERLY by Lot #10 (ten) on said Plan, a taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens THENCE South 60¡ 59' East still by the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue combined distance of one thousand four and assessments, rights of tenants and par- southerly line of said Hillsville Road 165.45 the sale and to amend the terms of the sale hundred seventy-nine and 06/100 (1479.06) ties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A feet to the place of beginning. by written or oral announcement made feet, more or less. For mortgagor's title see deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS Containing about 1.23 acres. before or during the foreclosure sale. If the deed recorded with the Worcester County AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a Being the same premises conveyed to the sale is set aside for any reason, the (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in certified check or bank treasurer’s check will grantor by deed dated June 14, 2000 and Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to Book 40263, Page 88. These premises will be required to be delivered at or before the recorded with the Worcester District Registry a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser be sold and conveyed subject to and with the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder of Deeds in Book 22716, Page 51. shall have no further recourse against the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, will be required to execute a Foreclosure For mortgagor's(s') title see deed Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the easements, right of ways, covenants, liens or Sale Agreement immediately after the close recorded with Worcester County (Worcester Mortgagee's attorney. The description of the claims in the nature of liens, improvements, of the bidding. The balance of the purchase District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39912, premises contained in said mortgage shall public assessments, any and all unpaid price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from Page 360. control in the event of an error in this publi- taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer the sale date in the form of a certified check, These premises will be sold and con- cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. liens and any other municipal assessments bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- veyed subject to and with the benefit of all Other terms if any, to be announced at the or liens or existing encumbrances of record factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, sale. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP which are in force and are applicable, having Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the covenants, liens or claims in the nature of Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its priority over said mortgage, whether or not sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue liens, improvements, public assessments, Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC P.O. Box reference to such restrictions, easements, the sale and to amend the terms of the sale any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, 962169 Boston, MA 02196 Phone: (617) improvements, liens or encumbrances is by written or oral announcement made water and sewer liens and any other munici- 502-4100 3/5/2010 3/12/2010 3/19/2010 made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A before or during the foreclosure sale. If the pal assessments or liens or existing encum- March 5, 2010 deposit of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS sale is set aside for any reason, the brances of record which are in force and are March 12, 2010 ($10,000.00) by certified or bank check will Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to applicable, having priority over said mort- March 19, 2010 be required to be paid by the purchaser at a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser gage, whether or not reference to such the time and place of sale. The balance is to shall have no further recourse against the restrictions, easements, improvements, liens THE COMMONWEALTH be paid by certified or bank check at Ablitt Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the or encumbrances is made in the deed. OF MASSACHUSETTS Law Offices, P.C., 304 Cambridge Road, Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the TERMS OF SALE: LAND COURT Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, other terms premises contained in said mortgage shall A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT and conditions will be provided at the place control in the event of an error in this publi- Dollars by certified or bank check will be (SEAL) Case No. 419222 of sale. The description of the premises con- cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. required to be paid by the purchaser at the To: tained in said mortgage shall control in the Other terms if any, to be announced at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be Ricky D. Garvey event of an error in this publication. OTHER sale. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust paid by certified or bank check at Harmon and to all persons entitled to the benefit of TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE ANNOUNCED AT Company, National Association fka The Bank Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. THE SALE. Present holder of said mortgage, of New York Trust Company, N.A. as succes- Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. claiming Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as sor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, to be the holder of a Mortgage covering real Trustee for the registered holders of Trustee for RASC 2002KS6 Present Holder Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty property in East Brookfield, numbered 9 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, Orlans (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be Paula Circle a/k/a 113 Paula Circle given by Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series Moran PLLC P.O. Box 962169 Boston, MA provided to purchaser for recording upon Ricky D. Garvey to Mortgage Electronic 2007-NC3 By its Attorneys, Ablitt Law 02196 Phone: (617) 502-4100 receipt in full of the purchase price. The Registration Systems, Inc., dated March 22, Offices, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, 2/19/2010 2/26/2010 3/5/2010 description of the premises contained in said 2007, and recorded with the Worcester Massachusetts 01801 Telephone: 781-246- February 19, 2010 mortgage shall control in the event of an County (Worcester District) Registry of 8995 Fax: 781-246-8994 February 26, 2010 error in this publication. Deeds at Book 40883, Page 163 and now 2/26/2010 3/5/2010 3/12/2010 March 5, 2010 Other terms, if any, to be announced at held by the plaintiff by assignment has filed 27.0315 the sale. with said court a complaint for authority to February 26, 2010 COMMONWEALTH DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST foreclose said mortgage in the manner fol- March 5, 2010 OF MASSACHUSETTS COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR JP lowing: by entry and possession and exer- March 12, 2010 LAND COURT MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION cise of power of sale. DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT TRUST 2007-CH2 ASSET BACKED PASS- If you are entitled to the benefits of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (SEAL) Case No. 09 MISC 418901 THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- The Trial Court To: Leoncio F. Palma SERIES 2007-CH2 ed and you object to such foreclosure you or Probate and Family Court Silvia Palma Present holder of said mortgage your attorney should file a written appear- Worcester Division and to all persons entitled to the benefit of ance and answer in said court at Boston on Docket No. WO10P0523EA the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. HSBC By its Attorneys, or before April 12, 2010 or you may be forev- In the Estate of: Helen M McCrillis Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. er barred from claiming that such foreclosure Late of: East Brookfield, MA 01515 for Deutsche ALT-A Securities Mortgage 150 California Street is invalid under said act. Date of Death: 12/30/2009 Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Newton, MA 02458 Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Certificates Series 2006-AR6 claiming to be (617) 558-0500 Justice of said Court on February 23, 2010 PROBATE OF WILL the holder of Mortgage covering real proper- 200909-0674 - RED Attest: To all persons interested in the above cap- ty in Spencer, numbered 221 Paxton Road, February 19, 2010 DEBORAH J. PATTERSON tioned estate, a petition has been presented given by Leoncio F. Palma and Silvia Palma February 26, 2010 RECORDER requesting that a document purporting to be to Mortgage Electronic Registration March 5, 2010 200911-1577-blu the last will of said decedent be proved and Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for March 5, 2010 allowed, and that Fred M McCrillis of Mortgagelt, Inc., dated October 25, 2006, TOWN OF NORTH BROOKFIELD Woodstock, CT be appointed executor/trix, and recorded at Worcester County BOARD OF SELECTMEN named in the will to serve Without Surety. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF NORTH BROOKFIELD IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Book 40075, Page 343 and now held by the Notice is hereby given that the North BOARD OF SELECTMEN YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A Plaintiff by assignment, has filed with said Brookfield Board of Selectmen will hold a PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT court a complaint for authority to foreclose public hearing on the application of Sawyer- Notice is hereby given that the North AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN said mortgage in the manner following: by Mathieu-Kearns American Legion Post #41, Brookfield Board of Selectmen will hold a O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) entry and possession and exercise of power located at 163 North Main Street, for a public hearing on the application of Stars and ON 03/23/2010. of sale. If you are entitled to the benefits of change of manager. Stripes, Inc., regarding their all alcohol liquor In addition, you must file a written affidavit the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you The hearing will be held on Tuesday, license and a change of location from 231 of objections to the petition, stating specific object to such foreclosure you or your attor- March 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Senior North Main Street to 11 Maple Street, both in facts and grounds upon which the objection ney should file a written appearance and Center, 29 Forest Street, North Brookfield, North Brookfield, MA. is based, within thirty (30) days after the answer in said court at Boston on or before MA 01535. All interested parties are urged to The hearing will be held on Tuesday, return day (or such other time as the court, the 29th day of March 2010 or you may be attend. March 16, 2010 at 7:15 PM at the Senior on motion with notice to the petitioner, may forever barred from claiming that such fore- Jason M. Petraitis, Chairman Center, 29 Forest Street, North Brookfield, allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. closure is invalid under said act. Mary F.Walter MA 01535. All interested parties are urged to WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Robert S. Filipkowski attend. Justice of this Court. Justice of said Court this 11th day of March 5, 2010 Jason M. Petraitis, Chairman Date: February 23, 2010 February 2010 Mary F.Walter Stephen G. Abraham Attest: Robert S. Filipkowski Register of Probate Deborah J. Patterson March 5, 2010 March 5, 2010 Recorder (CFP 09- 055453/Palma)(03/05/10)(188904) March 5, 2010 Turn To LEGALS, page 7 Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 LEGALS

LEGALS continued from page 6 Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to The foreclosure deed and the considera- NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, tion paid by the successful bidder shall be REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & By virtue and in execution of the Power REAL ESTATE (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be LONGORIA L.L.C., (hereinafter called the of Sale contained in a certain mortgage By virtue and in execution of the Power of provided to purchaser for recording upon "Escrow Agent") until the deed shall be given by Mark A. Shugart to Spencer Sale contained in a certain mortgage given receipt in full of the purchase price. The released from escrow to the successful bid- Savings Bank dated April 28, 2006, and by Dara K. Dunigan to Mortgage Electronic description of the premises contained in said der at the same time as the consideration is recorded with the Worcester County Registration Systems, Inc., dated November mortgage shall control in the event of an released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 21, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester error in this publication. after the date of sale, whereupon all obliga- 38855 at Page 291, of which mortgage the County (Worcester District) Registry of Other terms, if any, to be announced at the tions of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to undersigned is the present holder, for breach Deeds at Book 40258, Page 342, of which sale. have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow of the conditions of said mortgage and for the mortgage Nationstar Mortgage LLC is the NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Agent shall be discharged. purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold present holder, for breach of the conditions of Present holder of said mortgage Other terms to be announced at the at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on the 15th said mortgage and for the purpose of fore- By its Attorneys, sale. day of March, 2010 upon the mortgaged closing, the same will be sold at Public HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Dated: February 17, 2010, Deutsche Bank premises described below and being former- Auction at 1:00 p.m. on March 29, 2010, on 150 California Street National Trust Company as Trustee under ly known as 1360 Bemis Road, Warren, the mortgaged premises located at 129 Newton, MA 02458 Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and Paxton Road, Spencer, Worcester County, (617) 558-0500 of June 1, 2007 Securitized Asset Backed singular the premises described in said mort- Massachusetts, all and singular the premises 200906-0604 - ORE Receivables LLC Trust 2007-BR5 Mortgage gage, described in said mortgage, March 5, 2010 Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007- To wit: TO WIT: March 12, 2010 BR5, By: Reneau Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, A certain parcel of land situated on the The land, together with the buildings and March 19, 2010 GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 north side of Bemis Road in Warren, improvements thereon in Spencer, Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA Worcester County, Massachusetts and being Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF 01915, 978-921-2670, www.dgandl.com shown as Lot #5 on a plan of land owned by and described as follows: REAL ESTATE (2331.17F2/Elmore)(02/26/10, 03/05/10, Little Rest Road Development LLC dated The land in Spencer, Worcester County, By virtue and in execution of the Power 03/12/10)(188370) June 10, 2003 by Donald A. Para, Land Massachusetts, in the northerly part of of Sale contained in a certain mortgage February 26, 2010 Surveyor, Inc. and being recorded with the Upper Wire Village, on the vvesterly side of given by Corban J. Elmore, Rachel Elmore March 5, 2010 Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan the road from Upper Wire Village to Paxton, to Mortgage Electronic Registration March 12, 2010 Book 795, Plan 102. bounded and described as follows: Systems, Inc., as nominee for New Century BEGINNING at an iron pipe in a stone BEGINNING at the northeasterly corner of Mortgage Corporation dated February 12, LEGAL NOTICE wall at the southeast corner of parcel to be the lot herein doscribed on the westerly side 2007, recorded with the Worcester County MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE described on the north side of Bemis Road of Paxton Road, it being the southeasterly (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in By virtue of and in execution of the Power and being the southwest corner of land now corner of land now or formerly of Emma E. Book 40719, Page 67 of which mortgage the of Sale contained in a certain mortgage or formerly owned by David E. Chambers Lamb; undersigned is the present holder for breach given by Sonnia M. Vera to Drew Mortgage shown as Lot #4 on plan dated February 20, THENCE Southerly and Westerly by said of conditions of said mortgage and for the Associates Inc., dated October 28, 2004 and 2001; road, about six hundred seventy (670) feet to purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold recorded at Worcester County (Worcester THENCE N. 79¡ 46’ 37” W. along a stone the easterly side of the Canal from Sugden's at PUBLIC AUCTION at 12:00 PM on March District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34941, wall on the north side of Bemis Road, 24.05 Reservoir to Mill No. 1; 24, 2010, on the mortgaged premises. The Page 23 of which mortgage JP Morgan feet to a point; THENCE Northwesterly by the side of the entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, Chase Bank, National Association, as THENCE S. 84¡ 53’ 31” W. along the canal, about three hundred eighty-five (385) the premises as described in said mortgage: Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, north side of Bemis Road, 126.6 feet to a feet to the head gate of the canal; All that parcel of land in Spencer, Series 2005-HE1 is the present holder by point being located S. 3¡ 13’ 38” W., 2.59 feet THENCE North 45-1/2¡ East eighty-seven Worcester County, Commonwealth of assignment Recorded at Worcester County from a rerod in a stone wall; (87) feet to a point 75 feet easterly of the Massachusetts, as more fully described in (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in THENCE N. 3¡ 13’ 38” E. along remain- southeasterly corner of MIll No. 1 by land Deed Book 38087, Page 37, ID# R08-53-2, Book 45086, Page 1, for breach of conditions ing land of Little Rest Road Development now or formerly of the Spencer Wire being known and designated as Lot 9B, Plan of said mortgage and for the purpose of fore- LLC, 306.59 feet to a rerod; Company: of Land in Spencer MA, filed in Plat Book closing the same, the mortgaged premises THENCE N. 88¡ 18’ 24” E. along remain- THENCE North 14¡ West one hundred 688, Page 29, recorded 07/08/1994. The located at 51 Chestnut Street, Spencer, MA ing land of Little Rest Road Development twenty-four (124) feet to the Southerly shore land on the southerly side of Bacon Hill Road 01562 will be sold at a Public Auction at LLC, 149.72 feet to a rerod; of No. 1 Mill Pond; in Spencer, Worcester County, 11:00AM on March 30, 2010, at the mort- THENCE S. 3¡ 13’ 32” W. along land of THENCE Northeasterly by the shore of Massachusetts, shown as Lot 9B on a Plan gaged premises, more particularly described said Chambers, 304.00 feet to the point of said point, about four hundred thirteen (413) entitled, “Plan of Land in Spencer, MA., sur- below, all and singular the premises beginning. feet to land of said Emma E. Lamb; veyed for Conrad J Lussier, Donald A Para, described in said mortgage, to wit: Containing an area of 45,140 square THENCE South 43¡ 40 East six hundred Land Surveyor, New Braintree, MA., Scale The land in Spencer, with buildings feet or 1.036 acres. thirty-eight (638) feet by said Lamb land 1”=80”, July 8, 1994, which Plan is recorded thereon, situated on the South side of SUBJECT to the right of Little Rest Road entirely on the wall to the aforesaid road and with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds Chestnut Street and bounded and described Development LLC to maintain a culvert locat- point of beginning. in Plan Book 688, Plan 29. By Fee Simple as follows: on the North by said Street; on the ed on the northerly portion of the premises in Containing an area of approximately 6-3/4 Deed from Corban J. Elmore as set forth in East by land formerly of William Toomey; on its current condition and at the sole cost and acres. Book 38087 Page 37 dated 12/05/2005 and the South by land now or formerly of J. expense of Little Rest Road Development recorded 12/23/2005, Worcester County Collette; and on the West by land formerly of LLC. Subject to right of way as set forth in deed Records, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pierre Duhamel. BEING the same premises conveyed to recorded with the Worcester District Registry Subject to and with the benefit of ease- For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded the mortgagor by deed of Fountain and Sons of Deeds in Book 2727, Page 341, and any ments, reservation, restrictions, and taking of with the Worcester County (Worcester Fuel Co., Inc., dated April 28, 2006 and other rights therein, flowage rights, if any, record, if any, insofar as the same are now in District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34941, recorded in Worcester District Registry of and taking by the Town of Spencer for relo- force and applicable. Page 21. Deeds in Book 38855, Page 289. cation of Wire Village Road and Paxton In the event of any typographical error The premises will be sold subject to any Premises to be sold and conveyed to the Road, 1956 in Book 3836 Pages 266 and set forth herein in the legal description of the and all unpaid taxes and other municipal highest bidder subject to and with the bene- 273. premises, the description as set forth and assessments and liens, and subject to prior fit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, Excepting from the above described prem- contained in the mortgage shall control by liens or other enforceable encumbrances of easements, covenants, liens or claims in the ises reference. record entitled to precedence over this mort- nature of liens, leases, rights of tenants and The land in Spencer, Worcester County, This property has the address of 46 gage, and subject to and with the benefit of parties in possession, orders of conditions, Massachusetts located on the Northwesterly Bacon Hill Road, Spencer, MA 01562 all easements, restrictions, reservations and condominium regulations, by-laws, fees and side of Paxton Road and shown as Parcel B Together with all the improvements now conditions of record and subject to all tenan- liens, deeds out, improvements, public on a plan entitled ''Plan of Property in or hereafter erected on the property and all cies and/or rights of parties in possession. assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax Spencer, Mass, owned by Lawrence L. easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer- titles, tax liens, estate tax liens, Medicaid Szivos (Parcel A), Paul S. and Dara K. royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and prof- tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a liens, claims of heirs, water and sewer liens, Dunigan (Parcel B)'' dated September 9, its, water rights and stock and all fixtures now deposit must be shown at the time and place errors in descriptions, omitted courses, and 1985, revised September 23 1985, recorded or hereafter a part of the property. All of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the any other municipal assessments or liens or In the Worcester District Registry of Deeds In replacements and additions shall also be mortgage holder and its designee(s) are existing encumbrances of record which are Plan Book 543, Plan 22, (the ''Plan'') and covered by this sale. exempt from this requirement); high bidder to in force and are applicable, having priority More particularly bounded and described as Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sign written Memorandum of Sale upon over said mortgage, whether or not reference follows: sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price to such restrictions, easements, improve- BEGINNING at a point in a stone wall on assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other payable in cash or by certified check in thirty ments, liens or encumbrances is made in the the northwesterly side of Paxton Road at the municipal liens and water or sewer liens and (30) days from the date of the sale at the deed. southwesterly corner of the premises herein State or County transfer fees, if any there offices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & The Mortgagee reserves the right to described at land of Paul S. and Dara K. are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite change the terms of the sale and postpone Dunigan shown as Parcel A on the plan: ($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified check 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or such the sale to a later date by public proclamation THENCE N. 45¡ 44' 58'' W. by said will be required to be paid by the purchaser other time as may be designated by mort- at or during the time and date appointed for Dunigan land, 125.00 feet along a stone wall, at the time and place of the sale as a deposit gagee. The description for the premises con- the sale and to further postpone at any to a point: and the balance in cashier's or certified tained in said mortgage shall control in the adjourned sale date by public proclamation THENCE S. 27¡ 15' 20'' E. by land now or check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the event of a typographical error in this publica- at the time and date appointed for the formerly of Dunigan, 123.82 feet to a point on offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, tion.” adjourned sale date. the northwesterly side of Paxton Road; 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, No representations, express or implied, THENCE N. 55¡ 09' 44'' E. 40.00 feet to the MA 01915, time being of the essence. Other terms to be announced at the sale. are made with respect to any matter con- place of beginning. The Mortgagee reserves the right to JP Morgan Chase Bank, National cerning the premises which will be sold “as Contaning 2,455 square feet according to postpone the sale to a later date by public Association, as Trustee for ABFC Asset- is.” the Plan. proclamation at the time and date appointed Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand Together with an easement for driveway for the sale and to further postpone at any Korde & Associates, P.C. dollars ($5,000) by certified or bank check purposes over said Parcel B for the benefit of adjourned sale-date by public proclamation 321 Billerica Road will be required to be paid by the purchaser the land now or formerly of Dunigan to the at the time and date appointed for the Suite 210 at the time and place of sale as a deposit to west of said Parcel B as granted and adjourned sale date. Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 be held at the option of the mortgagee as liq- reserved in a deed from Paul S. Dunigan et The premises is to be sold subject to and (978) 256-1500 uidated damages for any breach by the al dated Nov 21, 2006 and recorded herewith with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, (OOM 09-055390/Vera)(03/05/10, 03/12/10, buyer. The balance is to be paid by certified at Book___, Page___. leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, 03/19/10)(189316) or bank check at the offices of Alexandrov, Being the same premises conveyed to the building and zoning laws, encumbrances, March 5, 2010 Metzger & Flannagan, P.C., 32 Franklin Mortgagor by deed of Paul S. Dunigan et al condominium liens, if any and all other claim March 12, 2010 Street, Suite 304, Worcester, MA 01608 with- dated Nov 21, 2006 and recorded with said in the nature of liens, if any there be. March 19, 2010 in thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed Registry In Book___, Page___. In the event that the successful bidder at will be provided to purchaser for recording For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The with Worcester County (Worcester District) ing the within described property according NORTH BROOKFIELD successful bidder shall be required to sign a Registry of Deeds in Book 40258, Page 339. to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the PLANNING BOARD Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing These premises will be sold and conveyed terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed PUBLIC HEARING the foregoing terms at the Auction Sale. subject to and with the benefit of all rights, at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee The North Brookfield Planning Board will In the event of an error in this publica- rights of way, restrictions, easements, reserves the right to sell the property by fore- hold public hearing and meeting on tion, the description of the premises con- covenants, liens or claims in the nature of closure deed to the second highest bidder, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8pm at the tained in said mortgage shall control. liens, improvements, public assessments, providing that said second highest bidder Senior Center, 29 Forest Street on the appli- Other terms, if any, to be announced at any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, shall deposit with the Mortgagee's attorneys, cation of Second Chance Animal Shelter, the sale. water and sewer liens and any other munici- DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA L.L.C., Inc. 111 Young Road, East Brookfield, MA for Spencer Savings Bank pal assessments or liens or existing encum- 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, special permit for a Pet Wellness Center Its Successors and/or assigns brances of record which are in force and are Massachusetts, 01915, the amount of the including spay/neuter, vaccinations, groom- Present holder of said mortgage applicable, having priority over said mort- required deposit as set forth herein within ing and behavior assistance at 27 Grove By its Attorneys, gage, whether or not reference to such three (3) business days after written notice of Street. A copy of the application is on file at Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C. restrictions, easements, improvements, liens the default of the previous highest bidder and the office of the Town Clerk. 32 Franklin Street, Ste. 304 or encumbrances is made in the deed. title shall be conveyed to the said second John Nothardt Worcester, MA 01608 TERMS OF SALE: highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said Chairman February 19, 2010 A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) written notice. February 26, 2010 February 26, 2010 Dollars by certified or bank check will be If the second highest bidder declines to March 5, 2010 March 5, 2010 required to be paid by the purchaser at the purchase the within described property, the time and place of sale. The balance is to be Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase paid by certified or bank check at Harmon the within described property at the amount Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, bid by the second highest bidder. Turn To LEGALS, page 8 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010 TRIPS OFFERED

Send your club’s information to the Spencer Country Store. Cost is $249 per person. Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Monaco, • Monday, June 21: Rhode Island Bay New Leader, TRIPS OFFERED, 25 Elm St., • May 1: Beatles Brunch. Strawberry Fields hotel, air, taxes and 16 meals. Passport is Lighthouse Cruise and Lunch at Quonset Southbridge, MA 01550, or e-mail forever at B.B. King’s Blues Club in required. Cost is $3,999 per person. Point Officers Club. The cruise will take [email protected]. The Trips Manhattan; a look-a-like, sound-a-like • Dec. 9-17: Christmas on the Danube River you past many of Narragansett Bay light- Offered section will run as space permits. Beatles tribute show, world famous Cruise. Christmas Market Tour aboard the houses and past Victorian mansions and Southern buffet brunch, a visit to luxurious M/S Amadeus, Vienna, Passau, into Newport Harbor. Your lunch choices Strawberry Fields in Central Park, and two Regensburg, Melk Abbey, Nuremburg, at the “O” Club are baked scrod or chicken Senior Citizens Club of hours to explore the Times Square area of Wurzburg, air, taxes and 19 meals. Cabin served with salad, potatoes, vegetable, cof- Manhattan. Cost is $99 per person. upgrades are available. Passport is fee, tea and ice cream for dessert. Cost is Leicester • May 5: Trip presentation on “Exploring required. Cost is $2,649 per person. $68. Reservations, lunch choice and final Greece and its Islands” at 6:30 p.m. at the • March 8-24, 2011: Thailand — Ancient payments are due by June 11. LEICESTER — The Senior Citizens Club of West Warren Senior Center. It is open to Capitals and Countryside. Bangkok, • Monday, July 12: A Down East Lobster Leicester is offering the following trips: the public, with refreshments and door Reclining Buddha Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Bake, York, Maine. A stop at Stonewall • March 26: Foxwoods Casino. Cost is $22. prizes available. Chiang Rai, Laos, Hall of Opium, Chiang Kitchens, When Pigs Fly Bakery and York • April 26-28: Three-day trip to Canada for a • May 22: White Flower Farm. Includes Mai, Elephant Camp, Night Market, air, Beach area. Call Betty B for details and Red Sox/Blue Jays game in Toronto, stay- lunch at the Fife ’n Drum Restaurant and taxes and 27 meals. Passport is required. prices. ing in Niagara Falls, with a tour of the Inn, Housatonic River countryside, a stop Cost is $3,449 per person. • Tuesday, Sept. 14: Polka Fest at Aqua Turf falls and near the casino. Cost is $265, at Kent Falls State Park, free time for shop- • September 2011: Greece and its Islands. Club, Plantsville, Conn. Family style including the driver’s tip. ping in Kent, Conn., and a visit to White Athens, The Acropolis, Thermopylae, lunch, door prizes, live entertainment plus • Sept. 4-12: Trip to the Colorado Rockies Flower Farm for their Great American Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Mykonos, more. Cost is $66. Reservations and final with four different train rides. One train is Tomato Mania celebration. Cost is $79 per Santorini, 15 days, air, taxes and 22 meals. payment are due by Sept. 4. a cog railroad to Pikes Peak. Cost is $2,589, person. Date and price to be announced. • Monday, Oct. 18: Ride the Turkey Train with airfare and insurance included. • June 5: King Tut in New York. See more For more information or complete itiner- aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Leicester Senior Trips are open to anyone than 130 treasures of King Tut and his rel- aries, call Randall at (413) 436-5357 or e- Railroad. Turkey dinner served onboard interested in traveling with them. atives at the new Discovery Exposition mail [email protected]. from Hart’s Turkey Farm. Enjoy the For more information and reservations, Center at Times Square in Manhattan, last foliage as you ride the rails! Cost is $63. call Joan Wall at (508) 892-3967. opportunity before these priceless arti- Reservations and final payment are due by facts leave North America for the Egyptian Trip to Mohegan Sun Oct. 8. Museum, afterward, take free time to shop, For more information, call Betty at (508) Spencer Council on Aging have lunch, and do some sightseeing in Marie Snow is sponsoring a trip Monday, 867-9109. Manhattan. Cost is $89 per person. April 26 to Mohegan Sun. Travel to one of SPENCER — The Spencer Council on • June 12: Coney Island and the New York America’s most spectacular casinos and Aging will be running a trip Thursday,May Aquarium. A sellout two years ago, Coney resorts offering world-class gaming and Joan Bedard’s Trips 20 to see the Jersey Boys at the Providence Island has lots to see and do including entertainment. Center for Performing Arts. The bus will Nathan’s Famous hot dogs, the Cyclone Four separate entrances, each themed in EAST BROOKFIELD — Joan Bedard, the leave Big Y at 4 p.m. and return after the roller coaster, the ’50s carnival nostalgia of the seasonal traditions of the Mohegans, Lashaway Travelers and the Lashaway show. its Circus Sideshow, the Wonder Wheel, welcome you into a natural paradise of Senior Citizens are sponsoring the follow- The cost of the trip is $120, which includes and the legendary three-mile boardwalk. intricately designed Native American ing trips in 2010: orchestra seating, transportation, dinner Includes entrance to the New York images of nature. Escape to the magical • Friday, April 9 to Monday, April 12: at Wright’s Chicken Farm and all taxes and Aquarium. Cost is $69 per person. place of 600,000 square feet of non-stop Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, gratuities. It is open to all and on a first • July 3: Nantucket Adventure. Join us for a gaming excitement and entertainment D.C. The wonders of the city and 3,000 come, first serve basis. day in Nantucket, have a lobster roll or a complex. Try your luck at nearly 3,000 cherry trees in bloom. Grandstand seats For more information, call the Council on cup of chowder, walk the beach and do state-of-the-art slot machines. Feel the for the National Cherry Blossom Parade. Aging at (508) 885-7546. some shopping, or take in the Whaling thrill of winning at one of 170 table games. Cost is $549 per person. A $25 deposit was Museum. Your trip includes round trip Enjoy three fine dining restaurants, 600- due before Jan. 3, with final payment due steamship passage and deluxe motor coach seat buffet, New York-style delicatessen, a by Feb. 22. Bus can leave from your area. Bernard Dube trips transportation. Cost is $79 per person. food court and a 24-hour coffee shop. • Sunday, June 27: “Suite Hearts” at the • July 17: House Island Lobster Bake. Our The luxury Silver Fox VCR/DVD motor Newport Playhouse. Outstanding buffet Several group trips are now being planned: favorite trip in years! Enjoy a private boat coach will depart at 8 a.m. from the Big Y and cabaret show with dessert. Newport Switzerland, Germany and Austria, includ- ride on the Chippewa to House Island, parking lot, Route 9, Spencer, and arrive at Ocean Drive Sightseeing tour. Cost is $77 ing the Passion Play at Oberammergau, where we’ll tour the three-story granite Mohegan Sun at 9:30 a.m. The bus will per person. Germany (June 22 to July 4, 2010), Italy Fort Scammel dating from the Civil War. leave Mohegan Sun at 3:30 p.m. and arrive • Wednesday, Aug. 4: Essex Steam Train (April 8-23, 2011) and Ireland (Sept. 1-14, We’ll feast on lobster, steak, or chicken and home at 5 p.m. and Riverboat. Lunch at Dock ‘n Dine in 2011). all the fixins and take free time in Portland The cost is $22 per person (including driver Old Saybrook, Conn. Steam train ride For more information, call Bernard Dube afterward to shop — on a memorable sum- gratuity), which includes a $22.50 bonus along the Connecticut River to Deep River at (508) 885-3098. mer day! Cost is $125 per person. ($12.50 for food and $10 in free bet coupons, Landing for a steamboat cruise on the • July 31: Summer Mystery Trip. Join us subject to change by Mohegan Sun. river. Then reboard the train for the return for a boat ride on a beautiful summer’s day For reservations, please contact Marie to Essex. Cost is $83 per person. This is a Adventure Tours of Warren in a historic area, shopping, and more. Call Snow at (508) 885-4069. Payment is due by very special trip! for a flier around April 1. Cost will proba- April 1. • Saturday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 19: WARREN — Adventure Tours of Warren is bly be $79 per person. “Branson Extravaganza” Fabulous offering the following tours and presenta- • Aug. 9-12: Four Days in Quebec City. Branson shows, eight nights, 14 meals. tions: Three nights at the Hilton, three dinners, Betty “B’s” Trips Must see, must do. Fantastic trip! Cost is • March 20: Budweiser and Redhook sightseeing in Old Quebec, St. Anne de $789 per person. Breweries. Two New Hampshire brewery Beaupre, Montmorency Falls and more. NORTH BROOKFIELD — Betty “B” is • Friday, Sept. 24: Bourne Scallop Festival. tours and tastings, the world-famous Passport is required. Cost is $639 per per- offering the following trips: Craft booths, entertainment and a tradi- Budweiser Clydesdales, free time for lunch son. • Tuesday, March 16: St. Patrick’s Day tional scallop dinner or apricot chicken. in Portsmouth. Cost is $55 per person. • Aug. 20-31: Natural Newfoundland and Celebration with The Singing Trooper, Ninety-minute tour of Hyannis memorials • March 27: Boston Flower Show, “A Feast Legendary Labrador. St. John’s, L’ Anse trooper Dan, at White’s of Westport. after lunch. Cost is $57 per person. for the Senses,” at its new location at the aux Meadows Viking Settlement, Cape Family style corn beef and cabbage and • Sunday, Nov. 14: Foxwoods and Seaport World Trade Center, with 30 gar- Spear, Whale Watching, Gros Morne roast turkey. Cost is $55. Reservations and Cornerstone Theater. Buffet at the casino dens, 260 vendors, lectures and demonstra- National Park, air, hotels, taxes, 18 meals final payment due by March 6. with $15 Keno. “Cratchits Christmas” at tions. There will be free time for lunch at and more. Passport is required. Cost is • Monday, April 19: Strolling Down Mystic Village with the Cornerstone Quincy Marketplace afterward. Cost is $48 $3,499 per person. Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras Celebration at Players. Cost is $56 per person. per person. • Sept. 13-16: Niagara Falls. Three nights at Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, Conn. Family Bedard is also taking reservations for an • April 7: Trip presentation on “Thailand, the outstanding Sheraton on the Falls style lunch, door prizes, live entertainment eight-day trip May 28 to June 4 to the Ancient Capitals and Countryside” at 6:30 Hotel, five meals, Niagara on the Lake, plus more. Cost is $66. Reservations and Northern National Parks (cost is $1,999 per p.m. at the West Warren Senior Center. It is wine tasting and more. Explore the final payment due by April 9. person) or a 12-day trip with more parks open to the public, with refreshments and Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the Whirlpool • Monday, May 17: Cornerstone and a faster pace (cost is $3,399). door prizes available. and Niagara River; Maid of the Mist cruise Productions and Mohegan Sun Casino. Please make checks payable to Joan • April 10-11: Von Trapp Family Lodge. is optional. Passport is required. Cost is Trip includes Mohegan Sun buffet lunch, Bedard and mail to Joan Bedard, 156 North Includes a night at the legendary Trapp $559 per person. $15 betting bonus, Cornerstone Musical Brookfield Road, East Brookfield, MA Family Lodge in Stowe, Vt., a three-course • Oct. 13-25: France Magnifique. Paris, Production of “Sunshine, Lollipops & 01515. gourmet dinner, full breakfast, Cabot Seine River Cruise, Parisian Cabaret, Rainbows,” filled lighthearted songs and For more information, call Joan at (508) Cheese Annex, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Normandy, French Riviera, Omaha Beach, dance routines. Cost is $56. Reservations 867-2821. factory tour, Quechee Village and Vermont Amboise, Winery Tour, TGV Train, and final payments due by May 3. LEGALS

LEGALS continued from page 7 TOWN OF EAST BROOKFIELD Commonwealth of Massachusetts requesting that Winthrop B. Gay, Jr. of Ware, CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Trial Court MA or some other suitable person be THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC HEARING Probate and Family Court appointed administrator DBN-CTA of said OF MASSACHUSETTS The East Brookfield Conservation Worcester Division estate to serve Without Surety. LAND COURT Commission, in accordance with M.G.L. c. Docket No. WO10P0527EA IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 131, ¤40, will hold the following Public In the Estate of: Howard S. Gay YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A (SEAL) Case No. 399038 Hearing relating to work within a wetland, Late of: West Brookfield, MA 01585 WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT To:Raymond O. Hazzard Jr. and to all per- waterbody, or resource area and/or within the Date of Death: 11/15/2009 AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN sons entitled to the benefit of the 100-foot buffer zone to a wetland, waterbody, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. or resource area on March 16, 2010 at 7:30 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR ON 03/23/2010. IndyMac Federal Bank, F.S.B. successor in PM in the East Brookfield Senior Center. To all persons interested in the above cap- WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First interest to IndyMac Bank, F.S.B claiming to This Public Hearing is in regards to a tioned estate, a petition has been presented Justice of this Court. be the holder of a Mortgage covering real Notice of Intent submitted by Bertin requesting that Donna L. Gay of West Date: February 24, 2010 property in Spencer, numbered 11 Lake Engineering Associates representing Mutual Brookfield, MA or some other suitable person Stephen G. Abraham Avenue given by Raymond O. Hazzard Jr. Builders, Inc. for a single-family residential be appointed administrator of said estate to Register of Probate to Mortgage Electronic Registration house at Hodgkins Drive, East Brookfield, serve Without Surety. March 5, 2010 Systems, Inc., dated October 23, 2006, and MA, Tax Map No 3, Block 225, Parcel 2. Any IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, recorded with the Worcester County person interested or wishing to be heard on YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A Notice of Public Hearing Ð (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at this request should appear at the time and WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Spencer Zoning Board of Appeals Book 40046, Page 189 and now held by the place designated. Copies of the plans are AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN At the regularly scheduled Zoning Board of plaintiff by assignment has filed with said located at the East Brookfield Town Clerk’s O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) Appeals meeting to be held on Tuesday, court a complaint for authority to foreclose Office. ON 03/23/2010. March 23, 2010 in McCourt Social Hall of said mortgage in the manner following: by Submitted by: WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Street, entry and possession and exercise of power Robert Baronoski, Chairman Justice of this Court. Spencer, MA, a public hearing will be held on of sale. EAST BROOKFIELD Date: February 24, 2010 the following item starting at 7:15 PM or as If you are entitled to the benefits of the CONSERVATION COMMISSION Stephen G. Abraham soon thereafter as can be heard: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- March 5, 2010 Register of Probate Special Permit Ð Old Sibley Farm Realty ed and you object to such foreclosure you or March 5, 2010 Partners, LLC, Route 9 and Greenville your attorney should file a written appear- LEGAL NOTICE Street, Spencer (Assessor’s Maps R 26/1, ance and answer in said court at Boston on The Burncoat Pond Watershed District Commonwealth of Massachusetts and R 34/8). The applicant is requesting a or before Apr 5, 2010 or you may be forever Management Committee will hold a meeting The Trial Court Special Permit in accordance with Section barred from claiming that such foreclosure is on March 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm to vote on the Probate and Family Court 8.1 of the 1985 Spencer Zoning Bylaw to invalid under said act. tax rate for Fiscal Year 2010. Location will Worcester Division construct 304 multi-family dwelling units on Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief be 45 Burncoat Lane, Leicester MA 01524. Docket No. WO08P2497AX1 62 lots in the Old Sibley Farm. The property Justice of said Court on Feb 22, 2010 March 3, 2010 In the Estate of: Winthrop B. Gay is located in the Rural Residential Zoning Attest: Late of: West Brookfield, MA 01585 District. DEBORAH J. PATTERSON Date of Death: 07/13/2008 Interested parties may review the appli- RECORDER NOTICE OF PETITION FOR cation at the Office of Development & 200904-0145-GRY APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR Inspectional Services in Memorial Town Hall March 5, 2010 DBN/CTA during regular business hours. To all persons interested in the above cap- March 5, 2010 tioned estate, a petition has been presented March 12, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 MILITARY NOTES

defending and preserving Iraq's sovereignty safety and survival, and shipboard and air- Valley, recently completed U.S. Navy basic and independence as a democracy. craft safety. An emphasis was also placed on training at Recruit Training Command in Eric W. McDonald McDonald, a cargo specialist with three physical fitness. Great Lakes, Ill. Army Reserve Spec. Eric W. McDonald has years of military service, is a member of the The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle During the eight-week program, Merchant been mobilized and activated for deployment 873rd Transportation Company Detachment, Stations." This exercise gives recruits the completed a variety of training that included overseas to a forward operating base in sup- Fort Totten, Queens, N.Y. skills and confidence they need to succeed in classroom study and practical instruction on port of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the son of Diane L. McDonald of West the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galva- naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official Brookfield. The specialist is a 2006 graduate of nize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, safety and survival, and shipboard and air- name given to military operations involving Springfield Central High School. dedication, teamwork and endurance in each craft safety. An emphasis was also placed on members of the United States armed forces recruit through the practical application of physical fitness. and coalition forces participating in efforts to basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus courage and commitment. Its distinctly Stations." This exercise gives recruits the on force protection, peacekeeping, stabiliza- Alexander J. Shiver ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into skills and confidence they need to succeed in tion, security and counter-insurgency opera- account what it means to be a sailor. the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galva- Navy Seaman Recruit Alexander J. Shiver, tions as the Iraqi transitional governing bod- Shiver is a 2009 graduate of David Prouty nize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, son of Shirley A. and Dennis K. Shiver of ies assume full sovereign powers to govern the High School. dedication, teamwork and endurance in each Spencer, recently completed U.S. Navy basic peoples of Iraq. recruit through the practical application of training at Recruit Training Command in Members from all branches of the U.S. mili- basic Navy skills and the core values of Great Lakes, Ill. tary and multinational forces are also assist- Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinct- During the eight-week program, Shiver ing in rebuilding Iraq's economic and govern- Mark R. Merchant ly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into completed a variety of training that included mental infrastructure, and training and account what it means to be a Sailor. classroom study and practical instruction on Navy Fireman Mark R. Merchant, son of preparing Iraqi military and security forces to Merchant is a 2007 graduate of Leicester naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water Donna R. and Mark R. Merchant of Cherry assume full authority and responsibility in High School. Caissie announces Governor’s Council candidacy

Jennie L. Caissie has announced her candidacy for the deals. I will be an independent voice on nor’s councilor must appreciate the 7th District Governor’s Council seat. the Council, accountable to the taxpay- need for conscientious judges when it Caissie, 36, is an attorney with the Michael Caplette Law ers and committed to transparency in comes to public safety. Office in Southbridge. She practices law primarily in government.” “I have always erred on the side of Worcester and Hampden counties. In addition to her pri- The Governor’s Council was estab- protecting the public and will look for vate practice, Caissie is also a part-time special prosecutor lished by the Massachusetts judges who share those ideals when it for the district attorney’s office in Worcester County.She is Constitution more than 200 years ago. It comes to public safety,” she said. a member of the Worcester County Bar Association and consists of eight elected councilors, and Caissie believes the Governor’s the Massachusetts Bar Association. the lieutenant governor sits as ex-officio Council, if operating as intended, Caissie is chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen in chair. The councilors vote on judicial plays an important role in our system Oxford and has been a selectman in Oxford for 10 years. appointments, pardons, commutations of government. Caissie is a corporator for Webster Five Cents Savings and authorizations for treasury expendi- “Approving lifetime judicial Bank and a member of the Harrington Memorial Hospital tures. Over the last several years, the appointments impacts everyone and Corporation in Southbridge. From 2002-2007, Caissie Governor’s Council has been criticized their families in many ways,” she served as a trustee at Worcester State College. She is a for being a “rubber stamp.” said. “The process should be bi-parti- member of the Singletary Rod and Gun Club in Oxford. Caissie cited her diversified legal expe- san, transparent and televised. It Caissie said she is not part of the political machine and rience as a plus and said that anyone must be beyond reproach.” will be a breath of fresh air on the council. who serves as a councilor should have criminal law experi- Caissie said it is unfortunate that most people do not “I am a political outsider and happy to be so,” she said. ence. know what the Governor’s Council is or what they do: “I “People have had it with ‘politics as usual’ with As a special prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and want to pull the curtain back, so people can see.” Massachusetts one party rule and good old boy back room police commissioner, Caissie understands that a gover- Visit www.jencaissie.com for more information. OUR TOWNS

our service members and their families,” said Village for a complete tour of the entire maple Tri-Valley’s meal sites have many activities House acts to close Cherry Valley resident William Moore, chair- syrup process and sample their maple syrup planned for March so stop by,join the fun, and man of the board for Operation Homefront and candy. find out how to participate in this year’s March messaging loophole New England. “We’re hoping that just as in the Also, Norman’s Sugar House in Woodstock, for Meals campaign. past, local businesses and community organi- Conn., produces its own maple cream and ice For more information, call the nearest meal BOSTON — State Rep. Anne M. Gobi (D- zations will again help to make this another cream in addition to maple syrup and sugar. site or Tri-Valley’s Nutrition Program at (800) Spencer) has announced that the House of successful Easter event.” Or visit the Warren Farm and Sugarhouse in 286-6640, or mail a donation to Tri-Valley Representatives unanimously passed an The Easter Basket and Food Drive is one North Brookfield. March for Meals, 10 Mill St., Dudley,MA 01571. amendment to prohibit the dissemination of many holiday programs of Operation Unless otherwise noted, the maple sugar The Meals on Wheels program provides obscene materials to minors through “any Homefront New England, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) house tours are free and open to the public, meals for individuals who are 60 years old, electronic communication.” organization that provides emergency assis- and they provide a look into the past, while homebound and unable to prepare their own “I am proud that the House took swift action tance and support to our troops, the families using both antique and modern sap boiling food due to illness, incapacitation or the to ban the sending of profane electronic mes- they leave behind and to wounded warriors techniques. absence of a caretaker. The program depends sages to minors,” House Speaker Robert A. when they return home. Operating in 30 chap- “Sugaring is a popular activity in The Last on the generosity of hundreds of volunteers to DeLeo said. “With the development of new ters nationwide with the help of 4,500 volun- Green Valley,”stated Charlene Cutler,The Last pack and deliver the meals. Last year the Tri- technologies, we must remain vigilant to pro- teers, Operation Homefront also operates Green Valley’s executive director. “It cele- Valley Nutrition Program delivered 270,635 tect our young people from the dangerous, vio- www.homefrontonline.com, its Web communi- brates the end of winter and the beginning of meals throughout its 25-town service area, lating situations that can arise without this ty for military wives and women in uniform. spring in a time-honored tradition and high- including Spencer, the Brookfields and legislation.” Operation Homefront has received a four-star lights one of our important agricultural prod- Warren. “The increase in the use of modern technol- rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s ucts.” For more information about the agency’s ogy often requires changing laws,” stated leading charity evaluator. For a complete listing of the Maple Sugar services or volunteer opportunities, call Tri- Gobi. “This is a great example of a positive Also, Operation Homefront of New England Days event, including accommodation pack- Valley at (800) 286-6640 or visit www.trivalley- change especially in the protection of chil- will host an Easter egg hunt for military fami- ages, please visit The Last Green Valley’s Web inc.org. dren.” lies from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 2 at Higgins site, www.thelastgreenvalley.org, and click on The amendment was raised in response to Armory Museum, 100 Barber Ave., Worcester. the Winter Wanderings Snow Globe, or call toll the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision in Pre-registration is required. free (866) 363-7226. UMass Med Center Commonwealth vs. Zubiel on Feb. 5, in which For more information, contact Moore at the SJC ruled that “instant messages” do not (508) 713-3362 or [email protected], or seeking blood donors fall under the prohibited mechanisms for send- visit www.operationhomefront.net/maine. Coin Appraisal Day at ing obscene material to minors. WORCESTER — The UMass Memorial The SJC decision went on to state that it was Webster Credit Union Blood Donor Center is seeking healthy volun- up to the legislature, rather than the court, to QVCDC offering teers to donate blood or blood products to pro- “include instant messaging or other electroni- SPENCER — Have you ever wondered how vide life-saving blood products and therapeutic cally transmitted text” in the list of forms of free tax preparation much those old coins you’ve been carrying services to patients at UMass Memorial communication that cannot be used to send around all of these years are worth? Webster Medical Center. All blood types are needed, obscene material to minors. WARE — The Quaboag Valley Community First Federal Credit Union can help you find and appointments are only required for The amendment would add “any electronic Development Corporation is providing free tax out at a free coin appraisal event from 9 a.m. to platelet donations. communication including but not limited to preparation services to individuals who meet noon Saturday,March 13 at the bank’s Spencer The Blood Donor Center, located on any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, certain economic guidelines. branch. Lakeside Level A of the UMass Memorial sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature Why pay a commercial preparer when IRS In addition to free coin appraisals by Lisi & Medical Center-University Campus, is open transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, certified assistance is available for free? Lisi Coin, enjoy refreshments and a chance to from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 radio, electromagnetic, photo-electronic or Appointments are being accepted for March win raffle prizes. If anyone is interested, a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. photo-optical system” to the list of prohibited 5, 12 and 19. For more details, or to set up an appointments can be made in advance at the Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Free methods of transmitting inappropriate mate- appointment, call (413) 967-3001. Spencer branch or by calling (508) 671-5100. valet parking is offered for blood donors. rial to minors. Quaboag Valley Community Development Appointments will be taken on a first come, For information or to schedule an appoint- The amendment was included in a bill estab- Corporation serves the towns of Belchertown, first serve basis, but walk-ins are also wel- ment, call (508) 421-1950. Walk-ins are welcome. lishing punishments for assault and battery on Brimfield, Brookfield, East Brookfield, come. correctional officers with a bodily fluid that Hardwick, Holland, Monson, New Braintree, also passed the House unanimously. The bill North Brookfield, Palmer, Spencer, Wales, Beginning Genealogy would establish sentencing guidelines of up to Ware, Warren and West Brookfield. March for Meals to 15 years in state prison for instances of assault Program on March 13 and battery with bodily fluids. end senior hunger Maple Sugar Days in WEST BROOKFIELD — The Worcester Each March, Tri-Valley,Inc. joins thousands Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Local man leads The Last Green Valley of other Meals on Wheels programs across the Genealogists, in conjunction with the West country to participate in March for Meals. The Brookfield Senior Center, will be presenting a basket, food drive It’s that time of year again. The maple trees purpose of this national campaign is to free Beginning Genealogy Program. are tapped, the sap is flowing, and the sugar increase awareness about our program, to The program will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. LEICESTER — Operation Homefront New houses in The Last Green Valley are busy boil- gather new volunteers, and to solicit donations Saturday, March 13 at the Senior Center. An England is once again launching its annual ing it down to create their sweet concoctions. to continue its mission. informal question and answer session will be Easter program to service military children in What better way to welcome spring than by This year Tri-Valley is asking as many peo- held during the “bring your own” brown-bag Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, visiting at least one of the 10 participating ple as possible to join the group in taking a lunch. Rain date is March 20. Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, maple sugar houses found throughout the 35 Pledge to end senior hunger in America by This course will show students how to begin which includes Easter baskets for thousands of towns of The Last Green Valley in northeast- 2020. A research study found that as of 2007, researching their family tree and filling in the military children and holiday food assistance ern Connecticut and south central there were nearly 6 million seniors in America branches. It will include gathering, organiz- for military families. Massachusetts during its Maple Sugar Days facing the threat of hunger. The Meals on ing, recording and documenting data. The Easter program provides an opportuni- event. Delight in the entire maple sugaring Wheels Association of America, sponsor of Students will learn to conduct oral interviews; ty for caring Americans to show their appreci- process during these two weekends and par- the March for Meals campaign, is looking for 6 search through primary and secondary ation and support for the service and sacrifices take in a series of tours and demonstrations million people to take the Pledge this year. sources, such as vital, census, land, probate, of our troops and their families. created especially to celebrate the maple har- To sign the pledge go to www.mowaa.org and military and immigration records, as well as During the Easter drive, Operation vest. click on “Take Action.” Copies of the pledge compiled genealogies; use the computer and Homefront’s state chapters will be collecting Experience true New England traditions at will also be posted at all Tri-Valley meal sites the Internet to find and record family infor- baskets, Easter grass, candy, small toys and each of the maple sugar houses, including so people can sign one “so no senior goes hun- mation; and analyze the accumulated data. other items for children. Suggested donations Green Hollow Sugar House in Central Village, gry.” This will be an interesting and fun-filled for the food drive for families include nonper- Conn., where you will observe maple sap being Become a part of this national movement by opportunity, with handouts and charts to help ishable items such as canned goods, prepack- boiled over a large wood fire inside a rough- volunteering at a local meal site or lunch club, begin this exciting and addictive hobby. aged dry foods, desserts and grocery gift cards. sawn sugar house. They produce maple syrup, telling other people about the pledge, making a Seating is limited, and first-come, first-serve. "The Easter program is a tradition that mil- candy, lollipops, sugar and more. Or visit K.E. donation to Tri-Valley March for Meals or For more information, call the Senior Center itary children really look forward to, and it’s a Farm just up the hill from Old Sturbridge helping with a fundraising event. at (508) 867-1407. great way for people to show their support of 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 5, 2010

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SOLD ONON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT SOLD WEBSTER – DUDLEY – WEBSTER – WEBSTER WEBSTER – WEBSTER 63 Bigelow Rd! 7 Rm 4 Piasta Road! "Grand WEBSTER – 10 Highland St! Similar 32 Main Street! Retail – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm 34 Colonial Rd! Across DUDLEY – This One’s “SOLD”! Similar – 4 Surrey Lane! Antique Cape set on 1 Acre! View Estates" Garrison Colonial! to be Built! 28x52' Split! Open Flr Plan! & Office Spaces! 2 Units! Front Cape! Applianced Kit w/Wood Flr! From Lake – Beach Rights! Basically One to be Built - 60 Eagle Drive! Conveniently Located! 6 Rm Ranch! Building – Retail 1696’ 1st Fl, 459’ 2nd Conveniently Located w/Easy 395 1+Acre! Center Hall! 24' Liv Rm! Kit w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv DinRm w/Hrdwds! Frplcd LivRm! Brand New! Completely Renovated Inside Spacious 2760’! Granite Kitchen! Move-in Condition! Applianced Kit, Liv "Never Used" Fireplace! Din Rm Floor! Rear Building – 600’ Office Rm & 2 of 3 Bdrms w/Wood Laminate Access! 3 Bedrooms - 1st Floor Rm & 3Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super LL FamRm - & Out! 5 Rm Colonial! 2 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! All Hardwoods! 3 Bdrms plus Office! w/Hrdwds! Applianced! 3Bdrms! Space! Multiple Uses! Investment, Applianced Kit w/ Tile Flr! Front to Back Flrs! 15x22’ Fam Rm w/Brick Hearth/ Bath! 2 Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! 3Z Oil! 2.5 Baths! 2X6 Construction! Master! 1.5 Baths! Aluminum Siding! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 2 Car Business Use or Both! Liv Rm w/Wood Flr! Deck! The Work's Wood Stove & Wet Bar! 6 Panel Wood Oil Heat! Won’t Last! 2X6Construction! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! Hydro Air! 2 Car Garage! Garage! Super Shed! Won't Last Long! $239,900.00 Off Street Parking! 9312’ Lot! been Done - Just Move In! $362,900.00 Drs! Garage Under! Private Back Yard $169,900.00 $269,900.00 $209,900.00 $204,900.00 $189,900.00 w/Babbling Brook! $219,900.00

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE WEBSTER OXFORD – 1 Wild Rose St! Chaffee OXFORD – 51 Charlton St! Updated 6 WEBSTER – 17 Perryville Rd! 7 Rm – 493/495 School Street! WEBSTER – 4 Fifth St! Conveniently WEBSTER – 28 Skyview Lane! 6 Rm THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! 6 SOUTHBRIDGE – 36 Arland Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 School Near! Corner Lot! 4+ Rm Rm Colonial! 3 Bdrms! Renovations - Cape! Super Fenced Back Yard w/In Located 7 Rm Cape! Corner Lot w/Nice Raised Ranch! Quick Highway Access! Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Flr Drive! 6 Rm Cape! .95Acres! Ranch w/Recent Roof & Replacement 2nd Flr Addition, Furnace, Roof, Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Shaded Side Yard! Eat-in Kitchen! Plan! Applianced! Recently Finished Grnd Pool! 1 Acre! Eat-in Kit! Form Din Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Dead End Street! Living Room and 3 Applianced Eat-in Kitchen! Din & Liv Windows! Eat-in Kit! Liv Rm & 2 Bdrms Windows, Siding, Pellet Stove, Etc! Living Rm & Family Rm with Wall to Bedrooms w/Hardwood Floors! Lower Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Rm w/Wall to Wall! 3 Bdrms w/Wall w/Hardwoods under the Carpets! Full Spacious Liv Rm! Huge Master Rm! 23’Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Frplcd Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Wall Carpeting! 3 Bedrooms! 3 Season Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage Fam/Spa Rm! 1 Car Under + 2 Car Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent Level Family Rm - Possible 4th to Wall! 2 Full Baths - 1 w/Whirlpool Bath! Updating/ Cosmetics Needed w/Walk-In Closet! Fenced Back Yard! Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! Porch! FHA by Gas Heat! Replacement w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex Great Commuting Location! Detached w/Game Rm Above! Bedroom! Newer Windows! Tub! Wrap Around Mahogany But Worth It! New Title V Septic New Electric! etc. Windows! Vinyl Siding! Town Services! Deck! 1.39 Acres! $189,900.00 System! $129,900.00 $214,975.00 $279,900.00 $199,900.00 $179,900.00 $179,900.00 $217,900.00 Farmer’s Porch!

NEW LISTING ONON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE NEW PRICE WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE! DUDLEY – 3 Boys & Girls Club St! WEBSTER – 5 Harvard St! Being Built WEBSTER – 11 Morris St! 6 Rm 53 Bates Point! Middle WEBSTER – 3 Third Street! WEBSTER - 7 Park Ave - East Main SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! Former Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for Now! 28x50' Split! Open Flr Plan! Kit Cape! Easy Access to 395, Shopping, Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm Pond/Western Expo = Spectacular Conveniently Located 2 Family! 5/6 Street Near! Residence or Ideal Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp! a Civic Organization, Church, or other w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm & 3 Banks, School! Ideal Back Yard! Eat-in Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic Lake Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "Wawela Rooms! 2/3 Bedrooms! Recent Roof, Business/Professional Location! Views! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds! Applianced Custom Kit w/Center Non-Profit Group! Would Make a Great Park"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living! Windows, Electrical, Furnace & Hot Corner Lot - 2 Driveways! Expandable 6 Public or Private Gym/Workout Facility! Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master Bath! 2 Applianced Kit! Liv Rm & Fam Rm Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced! Island! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 Water! Updated Bathroom! 2 Car Rm Brick Cape! 3 1st Flr Bdrms Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Hardwood Basketball Court! 2 Bowling Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! 2X6 w/Hrdwds! 3/4 Bdrms! 1st Flr Master Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd Flr Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing w/Hardwoods! 2 Frplcs! Walk-up 2nd Lanes in Lower Level! Construct! C/Air Add $6K! w/Hrdwd Flr! Updated Windows, Siding, Garage! Double Lot! Don’t Delay! Walkout Lower Level! Enjoy all Lake Expansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot! Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3 Flr w/Room to Expand! Check it Out! $498,500.00 $174,900.00 $239,900.00 Heat & Electric! $195,900.00 Permanent Dock! $599,900.00 Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $429,900.00 $189,900.00 $194,900.00 Living has to Offer!

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLD WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 805 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare WEBSTER LAKE! Middle Pond Southern WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Ernest Street, w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Island! Custom WATERFRONT Unit! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of Find! Almost New! Custom Quality Exposure! Panoramic Lake Views! 112’ Townhouse! Move-in Condition! 6 Rms, 2 131 South Shore Rd! South Facing! South Pond! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Lake Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! South Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! 8Rms! All the Extra’s! Beautiful Waterfront! Level 13,016’ Lot! Sandy Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Panoramic Views Across Middle Pond! Custom Colonial! Panoramic Views! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Appliances! Custom Floor Plan! Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Shoreline! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Kit! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Beautiful Sunrises! 8RmColonial! Lake Granite Kit! Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Hardwoods/ Tile/ Wall to Wall! 2 Bdrms Level Kitchens! Beautifully Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Lake Facing Facing Frplcd Liv Rm & Master Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! C/Air! Rm! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! Professionally – Custom Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Landscaped! 26X30' Garage! & Master Bath! 3Baths! Office! Hrdwds Bdrms! Master Bath! 3 Skylights! 2 Car Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Mstr Bdrm! Hrdwds! Applianced! Garage! Convenient Killdeer Island! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Frplcd Fam Rm! Garage! 3Z CAir! 3Z Gas Roof 07! Siding 09! & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Level! 2Car Beach! Heated Pool! $249,900.00 FamRm/4th Bdrm! Don't Delay! $624,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 Heat! CVac! BOAT SLIP! $419,900.00 $499,900.00 Garage! Irrigation! $599,900.00 $499,900.00 $429,900.00

NEW PRICE NEW PRICES WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - MIDDLE WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE 86 Bates Point Spectacular POND!!! Convenient Point Pleasant! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – Almost New 4,400’ Custom 8 Rms! Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Road! Views across Middle Pond! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry All the Extra’s! Beautiful Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Round! Open Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! Flr Plan! Panoramic Lake Views! Ideal Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! for All Water Activity! Applianced! Slate Lake Facing Master & Master Bath! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 $424,900.00 Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master 2 Fireplaces! 4/6 Bdrms! 3Baths! 1.5Baths! Garage! Frplcd Liv Rm! 2 Bdrms! Hrdwd Flrs! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Ready for Summer Now! In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Office! Hrdwd & Slate! Air! 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! $399,900.00 Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! $184,900.00 + $224,900 Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime C/Air! And More! Gardens! Security! And More! Finished 3rd Level! 2Car Garage! $549,900.00 $1,499,000.00 $799,900.00 $679,900.00 50’ Waterfront! $529,900.00 $749,900.00

SOUTHBRIDGE T WEBSTER - ONE $239,900 $224,500 Move right in to TO BE BUIL Brand new 5 276 Main Street this beautiful 6 room, 3 bedroom, rm 3 br 2 bath 1200 sq. ft. ranch Oxford, MA 01540 split with master in desirable upper Ph: 508-987-5157 br suite, open School St. loca- Open House Directory 508-943-3200 floor plan, granite counter tops and center tion on a dead end street. This home is being www.melindatitus.com island, ceramic tile, hardwood and carpet fls, built on a 1/2 acre lot. Oil heat, town water & Deadline: Monday at 10am Many home videos featured on deck, yard & 2 garages. Close to Rt 20, 169 sewer. 2 Groveland Ter. (off Overlook Ave) youtube.com &131. (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse DUDLEY OXFORD Shrewsbury (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult $319,900 $399,900 Waterfront Superior location with gor- Oxford Waterfront $603,000 (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community geous views! Brand new 7 Property Towing rm, 3 br 2.5 bathrooms, WATERFRONT Company situated on Income Property on ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE 2886 sq ft Colonial situated 12.52 acres on on a 1/2 acre lot. This mag- Beautiful Lake nificent home has a huge Buffumville Pond. Quinsigamond with Southern Exposure and great room, fireplaced family room, ceramic tile kitchen & Great opportunity to Fabulous Sunsets This property has 5 two SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010 bathrooms, master bedroom suite with whirlpool tub, Develop this property & create a waterfront bedroom units, Hardwood Floors, storage, 4 recessed lighting, granite countertops, appliances, 2 garages, Community! Or rebuild the towing company the garages, boat docks, yard dead end street & huge side yard. What a great deal, quality construction opportunities are great. each unit is rented. 5 Smith Lane Off Rt. 20. SPENCER: throughout, tons of extras. 4 Raymond St. Convert to Condos MAKE$$$ 1 Candlewood Drive C 12:00-2:00 $199,900 - RE/MAX American Dream RENTALS: T WEBSTER Shrewsbury $269,900 $269,900 508-320-3655 Two 4 Rm 2 Br Waterfront Apartments, 1st NEW TO BE BUIL Brand New 1800 sq SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2010 floor & basement units $1,000 ft 6 rm 3 br 2 bath Webster cape on 1/2 acre lot CONSTRUCTION in desirable Upper 3 Br 2nd Fl Renovated $850 School Street location. This home will be built CHARLTON: 3 Br 3rd Fl Apartment $850 with Quality Craftsmanship & Products. Now 5 Rm 2-3 Br Heat Included $950 Available in is the time to design your new home and add 10 Baker Pond SF 12:00-2:00 $338,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Inc. Renovated 2 Br w/parking $850 the colors & layout you want. This home has Also: Need a qualified tenant? Webster & Dudley public water & sewer, is located on a dead 508-885-3443 Give us a call end street.

LEICESTER: **LISTINGS NEEDED 508-987-3629 • 508-943-3200** 2 Pitcairn Drive SF 2:30-4:00 $174,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Inc. 508-885-3443

NORTH BROOKFIELD: 53 Walnut Street SF 10:30-12:00 $189,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Inc, 508-885-3443

SPENCER: 1 Candlewood Drive C 1:00-4:00 $199,900 - RE/MAX American Dream $269,900 508-320-3655

13 Point Eastalee SF 12:30-2:00 $499,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Inc. 508-885-3443

WORCESTER: 6 Arnold Road SF 12:00-2:00 $219,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Inc. 508-885-3443

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TOOMEY-LOVETT, INC. www.century21toomeylovett.com Spencer (508) 885-3443 West Brookfield (508) 867-7064 Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Each office independently owned and operated Broker- Broker Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Owner Hilli Doros Rivera SELLERS: If you need your home sold, Call us for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Now offering rental services $8,000 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Southbridge:Spacious 5 room Southbridge:(Open House 12-2pm Woodstock, CT: Pristine condition Ranch in nice neighborhood! Sun)FANTASTIC CUSTOM BUILT RANCH! Home with decorators touch! 6 EW LISTING PEN N 1200sf of living area! Fireplace O BIG BIG! 7 rooms 3 bedrooms 3 baths! rooms 3 bedrooms 1 bath livingroom! Hardwood floors. HOUSE 2100sf of living area! Sunken Living room (plumbed for master bath) Open & with fireplace & gleaming hardwood floors. Bright Kitchen open to dining Bright! Cathedral ceiling in Beautiful updated kitchen w/cherry cabinets Livingroom. Wide pine floors. area! Attached garage! Roomy open to familyroom w/fireplace plus enclosed Sliders to deck. Set back from road bedrooms. Lots of windows for porch! Attached 2 car garage-2.2 acres-easy for privacy on 1.6 acres. Oversized natural light! Level usable yard! access to Rt 84 & Mass Pike.$244,900. 2 car garage detached with loft area WARREN - Meticulous young colo- BROOKFIELD - Exquisite antique WEST BROOKFIELD - Large $179,900. South St to 132 Breakneck Rd. for hobbyist. $245,000. nial shows pride of ownership. on the Brookfield Common is 1800 sf, three bedroom ranch on Beautiful cabinet packed kitchen loaded with original details includ- Southbridge:(Open House 12-2pm Southbridge:FANTASTIC 3 fami- Southbridge:NATURE LOVERS! INEX- nice side street. Needs some w/center island. Front to back fire- ing stained glass, marble fireplace Sun)Classic Cape in wonderful neigh- PENSIVE DUPLEX! Well maintained 4 updating but at this price would PEN ly-fully rented. All 3 bedroom placed living room. Formal Dining and lots of woodwork details. Four O borhood! 7 rooms 3-4 bedrooms 2 room 2 bedroom each side with full apartments! Recent rubber roof, Room. Huge Master Suite w/walk in bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lots of space be well worth the investment. HOUSE baths. First floor den! Brand New fur- unfinished walkout basement. Each side closet and private bath. Recently Call for details and location. nace! 30 year roof! Vinyl sided, updated electrical, furnace, win- has their own deck overlooking yard & finished family room over the for entertaining family and friends. Large detached barn too. $135,000 WOW! replacement windows, hardwood dows. 2 car detached garage. countryside. Rental income of $800 for garage. Near Golf course. $279,900 floors. Blown in insulation! Not a Buy & collect rents! $144,900. 1 side! Near Westville Dam area, close $289,900 foreclosure or short sale! $159,900. to Rt 84 & Mass Pike! $159,900. STOP Main to Marcy to Woodycrest #82. PAYING RENT & OWN! BUYERS & SELLERS LESS THAN 60 DAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTENDED AND EXPANDED $8000 TAX CREDIT, DON’T MISS OUT IF YOU ARE READY TO BUY... CALL ONE OF OUR AGENTS FOR HELP.

GOT A HOUSE OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, FOR SALE? WEBSTER, MASS. 943-4900 * 987-8400 Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers This the place to sell it! Your ad will be mailed to WEBSTER – Want/need more than a regular-sized WEBSTER - Lots of character in this four-bed- Ranch? This quality-built home has more than room Cape - fireplaced living room - den/dining 42,000 households 2100 square feet of one-level living space on a half room - eat-in kitchen - nice and dry finished base- acre close to everything. Spacious kitchen - dining ment - detached garage - shed - dog coop - three- throughout Southern area - 30 ft. living room and three extra large bed- rooms - 2.5 baths - 36 ft. screened back porch zone oil heat - recent roof, furnace and electric - Worcester County. overlooking level back yard - partially finished town services - good commuter location close to basement, tons of storage - oil heat, recent roof, highway access. garage, town services. RE/Taxes $2268 $224,900 R/E Tax $1464 $184,900

WEBSTER - Big, solid three-family WEBSTER - Enjoy all seasons DUDLEY - Immaculate 8-room Cape on 1/3 acre - 3-3-3 - living room - at Webster Lake's most on half-acre at end of cul de sac in EDUCED affordable waterfront com- REDUCED formal dining - big, eat-in kitchen - R great neighborhood - eat-in kitchen hardwood floors - storage areas - munity! Nice two bedroom, with new cabinets, counters and cen- 2.5 bath Townhouse with detached 2-car garage - handicap ter island - formal dining room - den recent wall-to-wall carpeting ramp - vinyl siding - recent roof - - fireplaced living room - three bed- updates needed - family-owned and appliances. Fireplace, rooms - 2 baths - hardwood floors - since 1924. pool, beach, new Trex deck, beautifully maintained common areas, garage. Conveniently locat- three-season porch overlooking private back yard and decorative pond - oil R/E Tax $2320 $174,900 ed off Exit 1, Interstate 395. heat - vinyl siding - two-car garage. FOR R/E Tax &1877 $214,900 R/E Tax $2309 $264,900 SALE WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 48TH YEAR

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SOUTHBRIDGE: Contemporary AUBURN: 6 Rm, 3 Br. 1 Bath Cape OXFORD: WOW! 1200 SF home! 6 Rm, OXFORD: Spacious 1 Br. Condo in Thayer Colonial 8 Rm, 4 Br. 1,5 BA, Formal DR STURBRIDGE: 6 Rm, 3Br. 2Ba. Ranch. SUTTON: 8 Rm, 5 Br. Antique Colonial. Great location! Home is in need of repairs. 3Br. fplcd LR w/20’ vaulted ceilings, is floor Pond Village. 2nd Fl unit. Appliances incl. w/hdwds. Sunken LR w/vaulted ceil- Lovely well maintained home on large beauti- Located on Sutton/Grafton line. Mansard Siding, roof, furnace and windows are master Br. new paint, rugs, light fixtures! New A.C., garbage disposal, tub, shower ingsm master BR w/loft and Jacuzzi tub. ful lot on cul de sac. Hardwoods vinyl siding. roof, new furnace & hot water tank, newer, R 12 years old. Sold as is. Country setting! Large country lot! Pet friendly complex, great commuter loc. Above ground pool $265,000 3 Rm suite w/full Ba. on L.L. 24 Hillside Dr. siding and windows, 1+ acre level lot. $110,000 Call: 508-832-5831 $174,900 Call: 508-832-5831 $89,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Call: 508-832-5831 $189,900 Call: 508-832-5831 $199,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Looking for a job? Counting down… Have you considered E a real estate career? LEASE SPACE 56 days left to take advantage… of the $8,000 or $6,500 AUBURN: 925 square feet of office Hiring Now! WEBSTER – Very Nice vinyl sided 2 space with high visibility and great Tax Credit! Sandra Loughlin fam. with 2 Br’s each fl. Fully applianced. Owner/Manager A 1st fl. has new kit. w/center isle & break- traffic count! Open office area, confer- fast area & family room. Fenced yard. Off ence room and bathroom. Additional Call Sandy at 508-832-5831 x12 508-832-5831, x 12 st. parking. 528 SF Bldg. for rent Take advantage now… Call us! or email at [email protected] 800-563-7013 $164,800 Call: 508-832-5831 Call: Sandy 508-832-5831 x 12 [email protected] ###################################################### L # ########################################################################################################################

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CT-36SX12F Twins, Or Can Be Sold Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Great Condition. PRICE! 36” HDS Flat Screen With Like New! Individually Breakers, Meters, Dorm Microwave $30 $65 Remote & Operating $150 Dale Ernhardt Sr. Arien Tractor Instructions. .50 To $1 Each Punches, Pipe-Benders. Falcon Fishing Rods 508-949-1320 Letter Coat Arc Welder $475 Beautiful Oak Graco Infant Car Seat New, With 2 Cars In Case New Recessed Troffer Brand New $100 Call 508-943-1206 Flourescent 3-Tube Landscape 41”W x 54”H x 23”D & Two Separate Bases $150 Okuma Fishing Rods Wood-Burning Stove After 7pm Baby Seat T-8 277V Fixtures Equipment Cabinet For TV Spongebob 13” TV Enclosed Brand New $75 Fishing Equipment With Recessed Doors. (All Purchases At $50 $56 Each Wood Fishing Rod Rack Trailer Archery Equipment Park Model RV Paid $800 Babies R Us) Lil Tykes Car Call 5pm-8:30pm 12 Rods - $40 $995 OBO Asking $200 $20 Machinist Tools 2002, 12x40 Call 508-943-3342 508-867-6546 Aluminum Folding (like brand new) on beautiful Photos Available By Email Ask For Pattie Assorted Okuma Reels 508-434-0315 Electronics $50-$100 Staging/Scaffolding Auto Tools lot in campground can be 508-764-4103 Dining Room Set 2 Sections w/Platforms, Antenna Tower used for a full 6 months (15 Stereo With Brother Disney Huge Speakers Boy’s BMX Bike $20 On Wheels, w/Steps April-15 October every year) Golden Oak Oval Table. Paid $500 Each 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H 35mm Camera Lot paid for until 2097. Speakers 60”x42” Closed, 508-390-3717 Embroidery Asking $300 For Pair $895 OBO $48,000 $50 90”x42” Open. 146 VHS Disney Call Don (508)344-9499 Machine 6 Chairs (4 Side, 2 Captains) Sony Surround-Sound Hand-Crafted Call 5pm-8:30pm Movies Call 508-278-7958 Never Used - New Matching Lighted Buffet 508-867-6546 Still In Carton System Jewelry 508-885-5189 Pine Hutch Stove Hutch, 54”Wx18”Dx76”T $250 Retail $800 Asking $1500 OBO Many Varieties Shelves & Drawer Franklin Style Special! $300 Set Of 4 Speakers Rings Large Colonial On Top. Drysink In Middle Wood-Burning Fun, Easy, Relaxing Manchester Mahogany $300 Lucite Bracelets Bedroom Chest MOTORS With Door Opening Upwards, $275 Call 508-757-9055 Wood Valet Chair Earrings 1/2HP 230/460V And Doors Below. Call 508-949-7040 And More! 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Very Old. Gas Log With Drawer Drawers. Mahogany. 1725RPM, 56 Frame. 508-410-5783 $45 OBO $200 Never Used Brunarhans $100 OBO ELECTRONICS Paid $500 $90 12-Gun Hutch-Style Maple Headboard & 508-476-7572 (Sturbridge, MA) Haywood Will Sell For $300 5HP, 230/460V 508-832-6234 Gun Cabinet Wakefield 508-347-7520 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Footboard $500 DISHWASHER SAMSUNG LN52A850 $125 OBO & Tan Genuine Hot Point Dishwasher $100 LCD 1080p HDTV Bedroom Set 5HP, 230/460V Maple 6-Drawer Dresser Dry Bar 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin Double(Full-Sized) Bed With Lexmark Printer Full-Sized w/Rails, Sheepskin Men’s ALSO: $50 OBO 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC With 2 Stools 120Hz RSS Mirror, Bureau, And Table. $125 OBO From 1950’s Jacket All Oak Brand New Casio $350 Wood Piano Bench $200 Keyboard LH100 $3099 1/2HP 208/230/460V Size 46, Never Worn. $500 $1799 508-943-8482 With Storage 774-452-1668 $150 Digital Screen Prompts, $25 OBO Large Overhead Door-Opener Scuba Gear Keys Light Up With Voice Heavy Duty $120 OBO Portable Olympia Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, Prompts. Lots Of Stored SONY VCR/VHS Call 508-892-1679 4 Motor Speed Controls Typewriter Regulator With Octopus, Etc. Music Inside! SLV-780HF Commerical Pioneer Stereo In Case. In Good Condition $199 Hitachi J100, 400/460V $300 Paid $199 On Sale Best Offer $75 Sell $100 $99 Fitness Equipment System 860-779-6171 Body Masters Standing Liner Tray Call 5pm-8:30pm With All Original Manuals. Vintage Royal Typewriter Email: Leg Curl For Cargo Area/Floor For 508-867-6546 Includes Turntable, Radio Table Model [email protected] SONY DSC-H1 Californa King Digital Camera Bicep Curl 2008 Subaru Outback Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For $35 OBO For Pictures Or Call Marty Pec Deck, Never Used. Speakers. Cassette Tape (Dayville, CT, 06241, $299 508-756-3690 Bedroom Set $179 Abdominal Machine. Cost $70 MTD Lawn Tractor Player/Recorder, CD Player. New Matress, Split Near MA & RI Line) $400 Each Asking $45 CASH Original Cost $1250 Thomasville Boxsprings, Headboard. 860-779-2611 Brookfield 1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch Excellent Condition SONY FX330 Trotter Blade. Good Condition, With Beveled Glass-Top Precor 508-867-2224 $550 Cherry Bureau & 2 Endtables. Dishwasher Video Camcorder With Heavy-Duty Trailer. 413-245-3402 $299 Treadmills, Steppers $350 Bedroom Set $1500 OBO Kenmore Elipticals, Bikes Portable Or Can Be $149 Living Room Sofa Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Ask For Ron Jr. $100-$500 508-266-0330 Pratt & Whitney Nightstand, Headboard & 508-943-1000 Converted To Built-In 586-419-1040 $100 Lockers & Chair Footboard. With Queen BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Flat-Belt Driven Mattress & Boxspring SOUND SYSTEM Tanning Beds 508-765-0747 $400 Frame, Excellent Quality. Metal Lathe Included. Camcorder $2999 Floral Pattern, Country NASCAR Very Good Condition! $140 Overall Dimensions; Double Window $1499 Many Other Body Masters Styling. Die-Cast Models 7’ Long By 2’ Wide Seldom Used. Audio Equipment Machines Also Available! Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw $750 Steals It! New, Vetter High Pro 4 860-774-8008 Solid Wood Coffee They’re Back! $60 With Screens. Call Mr. Desai & End Table $5 And Up! Chucks. Call 508-949-7040 732-309-9366 (Cell) $450 Electric Guitar Measures 76”Long Ladies’ Genuine Over $3500 New BRAND NEW $95 61”High SHIPMENT! 860-923-3532 Black Shearling $800 Steals It! Ask For Ron Toshiba Amp $60 $650 OBO Farm Equipment Call 508-949-7040 Just In Time For Receiver $120 Sheepskin Christmas 36 Inch TV Call 508-259-8805 Cultivator Toolbar Project Leftover Used Very Little. Canon Film Camera $45 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Fur Coat DVD Player $25 Lumber Plays Like New! 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Medium. Like New. Worn Living Room Saddles MUST SELL! GPS $95 $350 $100 Each Shed Door Computer $150 Ford Tractor One Or Twice. Length 30” Sofa & Chair Cost $895 1958 4-Cycle, Power (Collar To Hem), Shoulders Interior Bi-Fold Doors DJ Equipment Lime Spreader Multi-Colored, Dominantly Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Sell For $399 Steering, Bucket With Down 19”, Sleeves 25”, Call 508-885-9754 Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Green. Clean, Blessings Farm 4x4’s, 2x4’s Dale Earnhardt Sr. Pressure And Extras. $150 Bust 40-42” Good Condition. Magazines $4800 OBO $250 OBO 50 H Foote Road Plywood 860-974-7099 $150 OBO Charlton MUCH MORE! 860-963-7087 508-867-7345 508-885-8940 Total Gym XL Leave Message Call 508-892-9212 508-248-1411 $85 For All Used Very Little Since 508-248-1951 Purchased 5 Years. Paid $1000 CLIP AND MAIL Radison Canoe Best Offer Write your ad here: 12’ Square-Stern Like New, Comes With Oars Antique 1930’s Town-to-Town & Electric Motor Walnut Dining Room $450 Table Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2” In Good Condition Delta Band Saw 16” $300 OBO CLASSIFIEDS $500 For Both 508-461-7224 HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS Name: Call Joe VISIT US ONLINE TO PLACE YOUR AD Address: 508-278-3211 CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com Trailer Tires TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Town: Zip: Rototiller 8” Phone: Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric No Cracks. “Use our Bargain Box” Start. Newly Serviced, Mounted On Rims. Sell items from A to Z 7HP Engine. Cheap $550 1-508-248-6783 “Including your used automobile!” Mail to: Town-to-Town Classifieds 508-234-6096 P.O. Box 90 Wedding ★ We’ll run the ad until you’ve sold the items ★ Southbridge, MA • 01550 Ruby & Diamond ( Up to a maximum of one year ) Gown (Satin) Fax: 508-764-7645 14K Ladies’ Ring From David’s Bridal ★ Runs in all 11 papers plus our website ★ Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct Worn Only Few Hours. ★ Use up to 30 words ★ Questions: Call our friendly staff 1-800-536-5836 2 Diamonds Are Set To The Like New! Size 12/14 Side. Fine Color & With Sequins, Matching ★ ★ Good Quality. Only $46.00 Email: [email protected] Veil & Train. Gorgeous! ★ ★ Documented Replacement $99 OBO Yes, we’ll bill you! Value $1375 Leave Message *The Bargain Box rate does not apply to pets, businesses, real estate or rentals of any kind. For information on other rates call our friendly staff at 1-800-536-5836 Asking $750 508-981-2636 Call 508-347-5813 508-885-4580 MARCH 03, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 3

205 BOATS 283 PETS 285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 311 PART-TIME HELP 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 2004 Carver 360 Spencer Animal BOOKS! WANTED WANTED Trampoline Yamaha Sport Sedan Control Custodian Wanted 13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame & (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Desperately needs BOOKS! Four Hours Per Week V-Star 1100 Engines. 7.3KW Kohler Driver For Senior Center. Frame Pad (Red) homes for many $75 Studded Seat & Pillion Pad Generator, 2 State Rooms, BOOKS! Light Maintenance, $200 Fresh Water Vacu-Flush abandoned cats and Wanted Moderate/Heavy Cleaning. Ladies 26” Mongoose Head, Full Galley. We Buy Books! Reliable. Security Check. FitnessQuest Edge sometimes kittens. Hilltopper Mountain Bike PRICE REDUCED Shots, wormed, Accumulations Late Afternoon Hours. Red Crosstrainer $199,000 Collections Please Call $35 Used Only A Few Times $179,000 leukemia tested, Estates 508-347-7575 24” Mongoose MGX/DXR Asking $250 Call 774-230-8295 spayed & neutered. Etc. For An Application Mountain Bike Sears Craftsman Call 508-885-2306 New Owners! The Book Bear By March 15th Dual Suspension, Gas-Powered Edger Route 9 21 Speed, Red $75 Sailboat For Sale 285 PET CARE New Energy! West Brookfield, MA 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL $35 508-892-1550 2000 Hunter 212 New Stuff! Call Today For CDL CLASS B Auburn VNA 24” Mongoose DXR AL Great Day Sailer! Extended Care 21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin, An Appointment Required Mountain Bike Apple Acres Boarding 508-867-8705 Certified Home Dual Suspension, Aluminum, Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib. Benefits 21 Speed, Silver 100 GENERAL Great Shape, Kennel Luxury suites, (Toll-Free) Health Aide/ $35 Used Very Little. walks, treats, & one on 877-809-2665 30% Under NADA Retail • Rubber-Matted one playtimes available. LeBoeuf’s Companion 860-935-0072 105 BULLETIN BOARD $4950 Heated/Air-Conditioned Rubbish Removal Looking For Live-In & IN REMEMBRANCE 508-340-7697 Sleeping Areas. Natural foods BUYING Short-Term Aides. • Large Individual Runs, Call Excellent Pay. References Trees for Julie Ann Bainton Reiki Old Toys & Experience Required. 260 ANTIQUES Outdoor Exercise Pens, Country Walks Flower Essences Marbles 508-764-6677 Interested Candidates (Knurowski) Crocks Please Contact Sale 36 Year Senior Secretary • Large Indoor Feng Shui Evergreen Trees, Colorado Pottery Auburn VNA Extended Care Bay Path High School Play Area Drivers 191 Pakachoag Street Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Dear Friend, Please Visit Sporting Equipment Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Route 169 •Bathing Available Daycare Tools Auburn, MA 01501 Our Guest Book And Leave A •DRIVERS (10)• 508-791-0081 Excellent Privacy Note To Pay Your Respects • Monitored By ADT Daily/weekly rates Jewelry Class A CDL Border/Ornamental Or Email www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Antiques Open 7 Days A Week Etc. Dedicated Fleet OTR [email protected] All 10 trees for $85. 3-5 Day Dispatch 884 Worcester 8:30am-10:30am Training Call Tom Or Deb Call 508-278-5762 107 MISC. FREE 3:00pm-5:00pm New Startup 333 SURROGATE Street, Basic-Advanced 508-987-1060 No Touch Freight Evenings Southbridge MA Call (508)865-2227 Group or private Or 1yr Verifiable T/T Exp. Req. MOTHERS FREE WOOD 508-865-1228 Clean Driving/Work Record Looking to purchase Bassett Pups Leave Message Full Benefits/401K Trestle-Style PALLETS antiques and Available! Cardinal Logistics collectibles, single items Experienced caring staff Call 866-299-5673 Library Table You pick up. Monday thru or entire estates. CASH PAID Antique, 72”x32”Wide Tours 10am-4pm www.cardlog.com Friday 8am-noon. For Coins And Jewelry EOE Boards. Stonebridge Press We buy it all also do Other times by appt. Asking $250 on site estate sales and Collinswood please! Buying/Selling 25 Optical Drive estate auctions. Also Antique Victrola, (located behind Southbridge K-9 Services Gold & Silver Foster Melodeon, And More Hotel & Conference Center) Call anytime, Mike 508-987-0077 One Piece Or Collection Parents Wanted 508-248-1951 508-765-9512 Lee’s Coins & Jewelry 130 YARD SALES 205 Federal Hill Seeking Quality Homes Road 239 West Main Street Throughout Central MA Surrogate Unique Oak Table ESTATE SALE East Brookfield To Provide Foster Care 265 FUEL/WOOD Oxford, MA (Route 9 - Panda To Children In Need. Mothers 72” Round Saturday, 3/6 24/7 Support. Generous $550 & www.starwoodpetresort.com Garden Plaza) 508-637-1236 Reimbursement. Needed Must See To Appreciate Sunday 3/7 A. Jeffers $500 Sign-On Bonus 9am-3pm 508-341-6355 From MA & CT 508-756-6120 Tree Service Call For Details Established Surrogacy 774-289-6982 33 North Spencer Road 286 LIVESTOCK Program seeks loving (Route 31) °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Exceptional boarding LOOKING TO BUY Tree Removals women to carry couples’ Spencer environment with Bagged Shavings Wooden Or Vinyl biological babies. 21-43, Logging VHS Tapes & Cabinet Old Furniture, Paintings, unique daycare setting Kiln-Dried Pine Post & Rail prior birth experience $250 Antiques, China, Crystal, Land Clearing required, non-smokers, Will Sell VHS Tapes Monday-Friday Paper Bags. Fencing Kitchen Items, TV, Stereo, Firewood 3.25 Cubic Feet generous compensation. Separately If Wanted Old Albums, $175/Cord daycare available Will Pay Reasonable Devereux Therapeutic Everything Must Go! $5.00 Each (No Limit) Price For Either. Foster Care 1-888-363-9457 Dark Shadows VHS Tapes WOOD LOTS State of the art indoor 508-885-3132 reproductivepossibilities.com WANTED Pick Up In 508-829-6769 Some Original, training facility West Brookfield Some Recorded YARD SALE FREE ESTIMATES WANTED (45 Volumes) Church Yard Sale With Call (774)239-0285 Group or private day Rock Valley Farm $50 and evening classes 508-867-2508 Cat’s Meow Village Full-Time Diesel Baked Goods Reproduction Of The 413-262-9990 Mechanic 400 SERVICES Church of The Reconciliation All Seasoned Agility obedience and Unibank Of Uxbridge conformation (No Longer Made) Needs Strong Preventative 5 North Main Street Hardwood First Cutting Maintenance Program. Western Saddle Webster, MA Puppy Kindergarten If You Have One To Sell, Must Have Electrical & 402 GENERAL SERVICES Cut, Splt & Delivered Call 508-234-4722 Black, With Pad. Only Saturday, 3/6/10 Prompt Delivery Starting Soon Hydraulic Knowledge. Also, Used A Few Times. 8am-4pm HAY Ask For Tom Or Must Have Own Tools. MC & Visa Accepted Leave Message $150 Lots Of Good “Stuff!” Solid Bales Call The Westview Farms Beginner Obedience $4.50 Per Bale Apply In Person Also: All Proceeds Support 111 East Hill Road Starting Soon WANTED LeBoeuf’s Rubbish Junk Man Child’s Western Saddle The Church Monson, MA Insulated Copper Removal With Bridle, Black 413-246-1721 Beginner Agility Ground Ear Snowplowing $150 & 126 Ashland Ave Starting Soon Southbridge, MA 508-943-4365 200 GEN. BUSINESS Cut & Split CORN Aluminum Wire Removal of Metal, For Livestock 25 Pounds Or More Appliances, Green New Competition WHIRLPOOL NOWMOBILES 85 Pound Bags Furniture, TV’s. 203 S Firewood Obedience We Will Come To You, GLASS-TOP $10 Per Bag Weigh It, And Pay Cash Hampton Construction 1998 Yamaha 2 Cord Minimum On The Spot! Materials. ELECTRIC RANGE: $175/cord All Breed Overlook Farm Cellars/Attics VMax 500 (Delivered - Limited Area) Contractors & Inn $275.00. 3400 Miles. Grooming Brookfield, MA 01506 Electricians Welcome Cleaned. Frigidaire top-mount Premium Dark Pine Bark $1700 Mulch Available Available 508-867-2099 Call To Make An Small Building frig.: $225.00. 508-987-7686 Sturbridge Emerson microwave: $25.00. $20.00/yard Appointment Demolition, Tires. All white, good condition. plus delivery “It’s all about the Horse Tack 508-269-2593 T. Jepson & Son, LLC. Is now hiring for Leaves Removed. Call 508-801-6367 2002 Polaris dogs!” Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Small Residential 508-885-3037 Accessories. New, Used, the following Edge X 774-272-3729 Moves. Trees Cut Call Terri English, Western, Blankets, WAR RELICS positions Electric Start, Reverse, 508-832-9394 Gift Items, Reins. & Brush/Limbs Women’s Burberry 2992 N. Maine Miles. Almost Anything Removed $2800 Or BRO Front Desk Prorsum Firewood or visit our website Horse-Related WAR SOUVENIRS Furnaces Removed Trenchcoat Cut, Split & Delivered. www.collinswoodk9.com Rock Valley Farm WANTED Attendant 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 Seasoned West Brookfield Check-our-down-to- Size 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out 3717 N. Maine Miles. $220 per cord. 508-867-2508 WWII & EARLIER Apply in person earth prices first! Lining. Excellent Condition. Runs Great. CA$H WAITING! $500 $1800 Or BRO Call (413)245-3306 Hampton Inn Weekends also! FAN-C-PET 286 FEED Helmets, Swords, 328 Main Street Women’s Burberry 508-949-7388 FIREWOOD Daggers, Bayonets, Sturbridge MA 01566 Central Mass Prorsum Mobile Medals, Badges, Flags, and Connecticut Arctic Cat Green Or Seasoned Grooming Salon Quality Horse Hay Uniforms, etc. Dress Coat Cut, Split & Delivered 800 Pound Square Bales Over 30 Years Experience. Dave Size 14 Petite, Brown, Snowmobiles WOOD LOTS WANTED Timothy & Orchard Grasses Mystery Shoppers Excellent Condition. 2006 570 Panther Vicki Kelley Fertilize Fields Call: 1-508-688-0847 508-347-7804 Call Paul Earn Up To $100 Per Day! $400 2-Up, 579 Miles, Professional First Cutting $100 Each I’ll Come To YOU! Undercover Shoppers 413-262-5082 Automatic Start & Reverse 508-769-2351 Second Cutting $130 Each 860-974-9946 508-987-5349 Needed To Judge Retail & Like New Groomer Delivery Fee Extra Dining Establishments. 20 Years Exp. Rock Valley Farm Experience Not Required 1996 ZR580 300 HELP WANTED Women’s Designer 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! “We Go Right to West Brookfield 877-787-6583 Cleanouts Firewood 508-867-2508 Clothing Take Them Both For $5900 Your Door” Cleanups Green, $135 508-987-2419 310 GENERAL HELP Truck Drivers Shoes & 508-340-5334 298 WANTED TO BUY Haul-Away Accessories 128 cubic feet. WANTED Wanted 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Basements Shoes, Sizes 5-11 (508)476-3073 Are You Up Class A CDL with Hazmat. Clothing Sizes 0-12 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski Day Driving Attics 40 Plus Crates!!! or $ To The Challenge? Apartments Apple Green & Black. Throughout Northeast. Excellent Second Less Than 65 Hours. (774)696-7879 ROSS RECYCLING $2k-5k/Month Part-Time, Company Based in Garages Hand Condition. 3-Cylinder 15003cc $20k/Monthy Potential North Brookfield. Yards Over 300 Pair Designer Supercharged Engine. We Pay More!! Full-Time If You Have Retirees Welcome! Jeans. 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. Ingerity & Drive. Rental Property Many High-End Items. Fully Seasoned All Scrap Metals, (Government Certified No Overnight Loads. $7500 Going... Going... (508)867-3235 Estate Cleanouts 860-974-9946 Includes Dock & Trailer Quality Cars, Trucks Incomes Available) Must Demonstrate Strong Small Building 508-347-8956 Hardwood Gone to the Dogs Batteries, Veterinary Training and behavior Desire To Succeed & Be Demolition Women’s Escada Cut, Split & Delivered. Copper Wire, Coachable. 205 BOATS management in your Technician If You Want Coat/Jacket 508-729-3368 15 Year Old Inc. 500 home. Appliances... Company With The FT/PT Positions Available. To Get Rid Of It, Cashgora/Angora Wool, 1970 Sea Sprite Individual Must Be CVT Or Positive methods 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Highest Ratings. We’ll Do It! Gold Color. US Size 10 Or 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP Hardwood Have Achieved Level Of 12, Excellent Condition. used. Putnam, CT 06260 For Interview Call Bob Experience That Is FREE Estimates! Johnson Outboard. Cut, Split & Delivered 508-488-9404 $400 All In Good Shape. Certified Pet Dog Comparable. 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Seasoned Hardwood J & L 508-248-9638 Cabinet Available CASH PAID Inexperienced People Whitinsville, MA 01588 433 CLEANING $275 CASH ONLY $75 Pet Sitting 508-341-9282 FREE Delivery For your unwanted Need Not Apply! 508-868-2860 Call Dan Service musical instruments WIRELESS 413-537-0951 in any condition! DISTRIBUTORS Women’s Salvatore MC/Visa Accepted Professional at Home Driver * TLC Home * 1985 Ski Nautique Pet Sitting and Dog Walking *Guitars*Amplifiers*Drums* Valet Parking Attendant- WANTED Ferragamo *Saxes*Trumpets* Cleaning Member of National to work at several locations Full-Time Positions Leather Blazer “2001” 283 PETS *Keyboards*Pro Audio*Etc.* Have You Heard The 400 Hours On Engine, Association of Professional in Worcester, MA. Part-Time Positions Jacket Pet Sitters Call: 508-765-9352 IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T- Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” Newer Upholstery. A CHANCE FOR LIFE Manager Openings We Use & Supply Organic Soft, Buttery, $4000 OBO Established 1996 Open Mon-Sat P/T available. Potential to earn $11 and more to start. Cleaners To Ensure Your Golden Brown Color. 413-222-2058 NEEDED FOR Certified • Bonded • Insured (10-6) WEEKLY COMMISION Family’s Safety. Excellent Condition. Great benefits health, dental, BEAUTIFUL CATS 508-347-3826 339 Main Street PAY Size 6 Or 8 & DOGS Southbridge, MA 01550 401k plan, plenty of room for Gift Certificates For $200 1990 Glasport growth! Applicant must be RESIDUAL PAY Baby Showers, Tested, vetted, and ready for gordonlasalle.com 860-974-9946 20 Foot over 18, must be able to 75K IN BONUSES Anniversaries, And More! love. Please consider these, drive standard A Perfect Gift! Open Bow Ski Boat “homeless” pets for WIRELESS SERVICE WANTED transmission vehicles, have CREDITS Wood Stove New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. adoption. IT’S A valid license, and prior CALL TAMMIE TODAY New Interior, New Flooring. SECOND CHANCE Old/Used/Any customer service experience Call FOR A CLEANER Energy Harvester Drive-On Trailer. ANIMAL SHELTER Condition a plus!!! Good Condition With Sacrifice At $7200 CRAPPY JOB 508-987-8722 TOMORROW! Call 508-867-5525 Kitchen Cabinets Please contact us at Fire Screen. www.secondchanceanimals.org BUT SOMEBODY HAS TO 508-347-3275 $350 OBO 12 Foot Jon Boat If They Are What We Want, 877-455-5552 or at: 413-245-3008 Seats, Electric Motor, We Will Even Remove Them www.valetparkof 311 PART-TIME HELP 774-230-7885 On Trailer. From Your Kitchen! america.com/employment ANTED $1500 Pure Bred DO IT. W Office/Homes Wood Stove We Are A Re-Facing Spring Or Fall Cleanings 508-234-6096 Company That Needs These Housekeeper Vermont Castings Resolute Puppies FIND A SEPTIC SERVICE Part-Time Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or Excellent Condition. Very Over thirty breeds available. Cabinets For Our Home Part-Time Larson 1997 ON OUR EASY-TO-USE Show Booth, To Show Monthly Cleanings Clean Burning, Firescreen Health checked/guaranteed. Reliable And Will Need All-Around Flexible Hours/Days And Warming Shelves Ski-Boat State licensed. ONLINE DIRECTORY. “Before” and “After” References. Must Be Able Machinist Registered/Insured/ Included. 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta www.laughlinkennel.com All local. Kitchen Options To Work Weekends. $2100 New Engine. With Trailer. Laughlin Kennel Monday-Friday Contact Phyllis At Retirees & Others Are Bonded Asking $1100 $5000 All the time. 9am-5pm 508-885-9036 Welcome To Apply! 508-248-7200 References Available 508-943-0277 508-476-5476 Call 508-987-7161 TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 508-987-3384 Thursdays Through Sundays 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 03, 2010

SOUTHBRIDGE CREDIT UNION 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 550 MOBILE HOMES TELLERS WANTED RENT RENT RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS N. Grosvenordale FULL &PART TIME Charlton Northbridge Southbridge Spencer Southbridge CT Apply at the Large 1 Bedroom One Bedroom First Floor, Newly Renovated One Bedroom Duplex, For Lease Mobile Home For Sale $675 From $500 Per Month. Three Room, One Bedroom Appliances, One Year Lease, 14x64 Doublewide Southbridge Credit Union First, Security & Apartment. No Pets. 10,850+ S.F. Building 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 205 Main Street, Southbridge E. Brookfield Reference Required. Modern Kitchen/Bath, Patio, First, Last, $500 Security. Ideal For Large Kitchen, Living Room. No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. Nice Yard, Garage Included. $525 per month. Commercial/Industrial Laundry Room. 514 Main Street, Fiskdale 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1st Floor $900 Income Eligible. Great Location! Please Call 508-886-4312 Use. Town Water/Sewer, Appliances Included. Center at Hobbs Brook, Sturbridge Call Dave First/Last, References & Loading Dock. Includes Plenty Of Cabinet Space. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Credit Check Required. 1,400 S.F. Office Space. $65,000 732 Southbridge Street, Auburn 2nd Floor $550 508-234-4041 Equal Opportunity Employer Mon-Fri $550/Month Sturbridge Located On Worcester For Appointment Spencer EOH 508-765-5815 Nice Two-Room Street (Route 169) 860-923-0421 Established in 1938 Efficiency In Country Call Large 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Setting. Easy Commute. $700 Southbridge (508)765-5421 REDUCED $85,000 First Floor, Three Bedrooms, Includes Appliances & Mobile Home In Sturbridge 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath SOUTHBRIDGE Laundry On Premises. $1275 No Pets Retirement Park 8 Summer Street New Floors, Cleaned & $525/Month Southbridge Two Bedrooms, One And 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 2nd Floor, 2 Bedroom, Painted. Some Carpeting, One Year Lease. For Lease One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, $700 Large Kitchen, Large Stove, Off-Street Parking, Credit, References & New Roof, New Windows, Living Room, New Bath, Washer/Dryer Hookups Security Deposit 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For And Many Updates. Leicester Hardwood Floors, Required. Commercial/Light Beautifully Landscaped. LEANING EAL STATE In Apartment 433 C 501 R E Large 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Heat/HW Included Deposits. References and Please call Industrial Use. 508-347-8791 WANTED $800 $850/Month Credit Check Required. (508)347-7709 Town Water/Sewer. Affordable No Utilities. Includes 1,850 S.F. Sturbridge 121 Elm Street Office Space. Residential First Floor, 2 Bedrooms, $750 Per Month Mobile Home 55+ Plus Water & Sewer. Thompson/ Located On Worcester & Commercial Kitchen, Living Room, Street (Route 169) 1 Bedroom, Ideal Dining Room. 1 Bath, Call (508)637-1074 Quinebaug, CT Location, Close To Cleaning Hardwood Floors. Call 5 1/2 Room, Second Floor (508)765-5421 Everything. New Floors, We Offer Quality Work At HouseworksRealty.com Heat/HW Included Southbridge Carpets, Paint, Windows, $900/Month Apartment. Very Quiet Home. An Affordable Price! 508-867-0903 Four Bedroom, First Floor. Heat, Fridge, Stove, Trash, Shower, Cabinets & • Offices & Homes 15 Ballard Court Large Eat-In Kitchen, Near Snowplowing Included. Counters. Newer Furnace, 3 Bedroom, First Floor. Police Station & Route 169. Must Have CREDIT CHECK. Southbridge • Weekly & Bi-Weekly ************** Douglas $900/Month Plus Utilities FOR LEASE OR SALE A/C & More. • One-Time Cleanings 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat & Hot Water $850/Month Washer/Dryer. EQUAL HOUSING Included. Section 8 OK First/Last & Security. Owner Financing • Carpet Cleaning Apartments Available. Call Tim Or Cara 8500 Sq.Ft. $37,500 OPPORTUNITY $600-$750/Month $975/Month Declawed Cat OK. • Auto Detailing 508-347-5175 860-923-2915 Industrial-Type Building Owner Financing • Floors Rent Includes Heat & 16 Ballard Court With 14-Foot Doors & ************** Hot Water. 3 Bedroom, Second Floor. Available • Upholstery Southbridge 2 Bridge Cranes. Large Call For Details All real estate advertising in Off-Street Parking. Stove Heat & Hot Water Yard, Close To Town. • Janitor Work this newspaper is subject to & Refrigerator Included. Included. Hamilton Street 508-347-7027 • Windows 4 Bedroom, First Floor Zoned Heavy Industrial. The Federal Fair Housing Act No Smoking. No Pets. $975/Month Webster Perfect For Contractor, We Guarantee Your of 1968, which makes it First/Last & Security Unit. With Laundry Hookups, WANTED TO BUY Service Pets Only One-Car Off-Street Parking. Fabricator, Self-Storage, Satisfaction Will Be illegal to advertise any 508-737-2523 NORTH VILLAGE Or Recycling Dealer. 2-3 Bedroom Trailer Home Our Best Reference! preference, limitation or W/D Hookups, Very Nice, Very Large. On Private Lot In Country Stove/Refrigerator. $1000/Month Call Dave REGISTERED, discrimination based on race, Douglas ONE MONTH Setting (Brookfields, CT color, religion, sex, handicap, First/Last/Security, 617-699-7428 774-230-7423 Area, Etc.) With Garage INSURED & BONDED Two Bedroom $800 617-645-3372 FREE RENT! Give Maria A Call familial status (number of Plus Electric References Or Room To Build One. 508-764-2500 children and or pregnancy), New Appliances, 774-437-1596 Southbridge 2 Bedroom Units Must Be In Good Condition national origin, ancestry, age, Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Starting At $783!! Webster Please Call marital status, or any Country Road. No Traffic. Large 1 bedroom modern. 774-230-0565 442 LICENSED DAY intention to make an such No Smoking, No Dogs. Wall to wall, appliances Heat And Hot Water For Rent preference, limitation or SOUTHBRIDGE included, coin-op laundry, no 575 VACATION RENTALS Call (508)476-1722 Is Included. You Are Lucky We Still CARE discrimination. This pets, lease and security. Have Space Available! newspaper will not Douglas BRAND NEW $575 and up, utilities not From 1000 Sq.Ft. *************** knowingly accept any APARTMENTS! included. Must Income Cape Cod The Commonwealth of advertising for real estate Two Bedroom Apartment, Call (508)764-2866 Qualify. To 15,000 Sq.Ft. that is in violation of the law. Second Floor. Private Will Divide! Summer Rental Massachusetts Office of Entrances, Convenient 2 Bedrooms/$775. Child Care Services Our readers are hereby Available now. Southbridge Section 8 Vouchers Call Owner For Best Price 6 Room House informed that all dwellings Location, Snowplowing. requires that all ads Includes Heat, Hot Water Stove, refrigerator and Large Heated 2 Bedroom. Accepted. 508-753-3670 advertising in this newspaper dishwasher included. Stove & Refrigerator West Yarmouth placed in the newspaper are available on and equal Off-Street Parking & for child care (daycare) Laundry. Large Closets. Secure building. Included. Please call One Minute walk to Ocean opportunity basis. To No Pets. 520 HOUSEMATES in your home include complain about $850/Month Off-street parking. (508)987-1595 beach. All amenities. Call For Details Washer/Dryer Hookups. your license number. discrimination call The NO Pets. Hardwood Floors. Webster $950.00 per week. Department of Housing and 508-476-2508 508-341-2486 (cell) Call (508)765-5852 Lease & Security Required. Two Rooms For Rent Call 617-797-4665 or Urban Development “HUD” $750/Month Feels Like Home toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. $400 & $480 617-698-0638 508-764-2866 Webster Everything Included! Childcare For the N.E. area, call HUD Southbridge 2 Bedroom ad 617-565-5308,. The toll FREE RENT! 774-452-3904 WELLS, MAINE In Charlton Efficiency Apartment Southbridge Apartment free number for the hearing $550/Month Large Three Bedroom Modern, New, Nice Area. Has Immediate Openings! impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Heat/Hot Water 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Village By the Sea One Bedroom Apartment Apartment. Closed-In Back Includes Dishwasher, 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Full-Time Included! $650/Month Porch, Hardwood Floors, Off-Street Parking, Or Northbridge Pool complex, with 505 APARTMENTS FOR Wall-To-Wall Carpeting In Washer/Dryer Hookups. jacuzzi and exercise room, Before/Afterschool Fun Affordable 2 Bedroom Appliances Included Bedrooms. Storage Space, Second Floor (Linwood) RENT You Pay Your Own Utilities. 4 Room, 2 Bedroom House outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Contact Missy At Apartments For Rent. Appliances, Washer/Dryer $750/Month A/C, cable. Spacious, Fully First & Security Required. Hookup. Call 508-769-2500 For Rent. Hardwood Floors, 508-248-6059 Available March 1st Baseboard (Oil) Heat. $85 Per Day [email protected] Applianced. $875/Month Brookside Leave Message Call Ed Off-Street Parking (508)429-7568 License #2088178 Starting at $797 508-764-4378 774-258-0147 Webster Washer/Dryer Hookups 30 Poland Street In Cellar. Terrace • Pool Renovated Two Bedroom $1000/Month NOW Utilities Not Included Heat/Hot Water • Basketball Court Southbridge Apartment, All Appliances ENROLLING Furnished. Laundry Room On No Pets/Smoking Included! 146 Charlton Street 508-234-2025 • Playground 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, Premises. Off-Street Parking. FALL 2010 Garages Available. • On-Site Laundry First Floor Apartment. Bright Beginnings FREE RENT!!! Off-Street Parking. No Pets. Southbridge Most Schools & Churches Montessori INCOME LIMITS APPLY Utilities Not Included Nice Three Bedroom, Pre-School Affordable 2 Bedroom No Dogs. Within Walking Distance. 2 Bath Home With Apartments For Rent. Section 8 Welcome 1 Mile To Route 395. 465 Main Street, Oxford, MA $975/Month One-Car Garage Spacious, Fully Office Open From: First & Last Good Credit Required. $1300/Month Your Child Deserves The Applianced. Available NOW! SOUTHBRIDGE $750/Month 860-942-0464 Best Start To Their Monday-Friday Call 508-949-1400 9:00am to 5:00pm 781-354-8182 Main Street Education! Starting at $797 Or 508-943-0972 Webster 508-987-3465 Weekend & Evening One Bedroom, Second Floor, Off-Street Lakefront 3-4 Bedroom Lic. #8121699 • Pool Appointments Southbridge 2-Level Home. 2 Baths, 2 Bedroom Apartment, Parking, Heat & Hot • Basketball Court Available Water Included. WEBSTER Access To I-395. Sandy 454 HOME First Floor. 3BR, 1BA. Clean, Modern Beach With 70 Feet Of N.P. Brookside Terrace Off-Street Parking. Stove & $700/Month IMPROVEMENT • Playground Remodel. NEW Kitchen Waterfront. Refrigerator Included. Includes Stainless • On-Site Laundry 11 Village Drive 36-38 Main Street Asking $2100/Month ADDITIONS Southbridge,MA 01550 New Carpeting. No Utilities. Appliances, Range, First/Last & Security $700/Month Southbridge, MA Refrigerator, Gas Heat, References Required. KITCHENS INCOME LIMITS APPLY Security Deposit Required (860)256-7582 Off-Street Parking, No Smoking Preferred BATHS Section 8 Welcome CORI/Credit Check Required. Coin-Op. 508-461-7372 Office Open From: Section 8 Accepted. Pets OK & (508)764-7675 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! Southbridge Pictures Available Online 545 LAND/LOTS RENOVATIONS Monday-Friday 508-248-3743 Newly Renovated First/Last & Security 9:00am to 5:00pm Apartments For Rent In $975/Month Plus Utilities OXFORD MA (We Show Up!) Leicester 508-839-1015 Weekend & Evening Southbridge 2-Family Home Level house lots cleared Appointments Newly Renovated 2BR Available April 1st with well installed and David Edward 1000 Sq.Ft. House. 3 Bedroom, Large approved. Septic design in Gas Heat (Not Included), Apartment. Appliances, First Floor, 3 Bedroom WEBSTER hand. Ready to build. Designs Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Washer/Dryer Hookups. $825/Month FIRST MONTH FREE! Call Mark - 508-887-0170 21 Years Experience Hookups. On Private Pond Section 8 Approved. Second Floor Two Bedroom 1 Bedroom And . 8 acres, $109,900.00; 3rd Generation Available With Great View, Private Off-Street Parking. $750/Month 2 Bedroom Apartments 1 acre, $104,900.00 Licensed & Insured Road. Use Of Pond & 30 Ft. First, Last And References. Available In Quiet 6-Family Brookside Terrace $750 Per Month First & Last, Washer/Dryer $650/$695 Call The Experts For Your Dock For Recreation. Hookup, Off-Street Parking. 11 Village Drive Great Neighbors, Quiet Also: Off-Street Parking, Laundry. 546 CEMETERY LOTS Next Home Project And No Pets, Please. Separate Utilities. No Pets. Let The Fun Begin! Southbridge,MA 01550 Atmosphere. Two Bedroom Available Available Now! $625 508-765-7074 Non-Smokers Preferred. Two Lots Thank You (508)764-7675 Leave Message For Paul Last & Security. Available At Worcester Call David $1300/Month Four Bedroom References First/Last, Security & $875 County Memorial Park 508-987-5474 Credit Check Required. Southbridge 508-864-6285 In Paxton. No Pets. Call (978)852-0886 One Bedroom Apartment. Non-Selected. 508-326-7022 Second Floor, Includes Asking $1200 For Both DiGeronimo C&C Stove, Refrigerator, Hot Webster Or Best Offer Painting Properties Southbridge Water, Off-Street Parking. One Bedroom Apartment 508-885-1071 North Brookfield Beautiful 3 Or 4 Bedroom No Pets. $575 Quality, Affordability LOOK & COMPARE De-Leaded, Section 8 OK $625/Month First Floor, Renovated, & Trust 1 Bedroom, Second Floor Two Plots Southbridge Apartment. Pets Considered. Clean, New Paint, First/Security Deposit Kitchen With Appliances. Without Compromise New Carpet, Eat-In Kitchen. & Credit Check In Worcester County Quality 1, 2 & 3 $475/Month Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Bedroom Apartments! Need First/Last LAUNDRY HOOKUPS Call Irene Dudley Interior Rooms IN UNIT! One Bedroom Apartment At Garden Of Heritage II As Low As Appliances, Off-Street Call Mike Edson At 413-781-4633 $1500 OBO For Both Parking. Godin Real Estate $950/Month $500 $129 Call Ryan At 508-864-7159 Ceilings $59 (978)249-8131 x15 No Pets, No Smoking. Sturbridge 617-818-3002 Southbridge Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat Worcester Country Woodwork $59 North Brookfield Two Bedroom Brick Condo. 2 Bedroom Apartment & Coin-Op Laundry Memorial Park Serving Central Mass. Appliances & Hot Water 2 Bedrooms Southbridge Large Eat-In Kitchen, 508-380-2359 Included. Convenient Heat/Hot Water Included Off-Street Parking. Section Valor II James DiGeronimo Clean, Small 2 Bedroom Cell 508-577-7940 Location, Laundry Room Elevator Accessible, Onsite Laundry Facilities In Building. Graves 1 & 2 On Premises Laundromat, Trash Removal, Duplex Apartment. Stove, Not Located In Downtown. Webster Valued At $5600 $750/Month Private Parking. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer No Pets. Spacious One Bedroom Asking $2500 For Both Appliances Included. Hookups, Yard, Good Area. $650/Month With Large Living & Dining 508-885-6489 JP&D Builders Call (508)765-0501 Credit Check Required. Available Now! Areas. Walk-In Closet, Ask For Karen Master Carpenter For More Info No Pets. 508-881-6751 (508)867-4277 Stove & Refrigerator Available For All Your $675/Month Plus Utilities Included. In A Very Quiet 550 MOBILE HOMES Remodel Needs. North Brookfield Call 508-765-2658 Spencer House/Neighborhood. Kitchens, Baths, Charlton 2 Bedroom Townhouses. $625/Month 1977 Mobile Home 2 Bedroom Apartment. 28 Spring Street Electric Appliances, Call 774-272-2164 $70,000 Decks, Etc. 3 Large Rooms, First Floor. 508-949-7344 $175/week SOUTHBRIDGE Hookups. Plus Park Share Available 4/1 Like New! One Year Lease. No Pets. FOR SALE BY OWNER No Pets. Clean, Spacious, First First & Last Whitinsville Located In Wagon Wheel Southbridge $600/Month Floor Renovated 3-4 $625/$720 per month. Park, Brookfield, MA AWN ARDEN References & Security Bedroom Apartment Fully Renovated 457 L /G 2 Bedroom Apartments Security Deposit ($500) 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. 508-347-3837 Starting At $150/Week Required. (17 Charlton Street) Call (508)886-4312 Composted 508-867-7404 Deleaded, Kid Safe, Yard, Great Location, Very Private. Webster Storage, Washer/Dryer For Inquiries Please Call Brookfield Sheep Manure North Brookfield Hookups. Spencer 508-234-1510 Available At Farm! Brand New House Attractive One & Two Nanatomqua Mobile 2 Bedrooms Studio Apartment Section 8, Families With Home Park 20lb Bags Children Welcome. Bedroom Apartments. $1200/Month Available Immediately. Appliances, Some With 510 (55 And Over) At $10 Per Bag Includes All Utilities, Stove, No Dogs, No Drugs, Call 508-867-6111 All are newly remodeled, And Good References Washer/Dryer Hookups, COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Modern & Bright, Leave Message carpeted, stove & & Rubbish Removal. Call Joe At Bath, Living Room, Large refrigerator included. Quiet Country Setting. Kitchen, Laundry Room Off-Street Parking, Deck, 774-230-8486 Conveniently Located, Section 8 Approved. & Country Setting. Southbridge With New Appliances, No Pets Allowed Directly Off Route 9. $750/Month Available Now! And Door To Back Porch. 500 REAL ESTATE Security Deposit & First & Security, References PROFESSIONAL References Required 508-735-4335 MUST SELL!!! 508-277-0017 Southbridge Visit Our Website OFFICE SPACE Call 774-289-1714 $64,000 501 REAL ESTATE Coombs Street www.spencercondos.com For Rent 508-868-4662 Northbridge 2 Bedroom Apartment WANTED 98 Hamilton Street DOUGLAS (Linwood) Available. Mobile Home WANTED Very Nice, Clean, First Floor Applianced, Washer/Dryer Spencer Formerly Aucoin Realty Four Room Apartment First Floor, Good Visibility! For Sale Land Near 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Hook-ups. No Pets. FREE RENT Apartments Available (1 Bedroom) Section 8 OK. 17 Mechanic Street Parking In Sturbridge Retirement 1100 Sq. Ft. Spencer/Paxton Prices start at $845/month. $800/Month $700 1200 Sq. Ft 3 Bedroom Unit, Co-Operative. Includes heat, hot water, Includes Heat/Hot Water Deleaded. Newly Renovated Also: 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths Line Security Deposit Required. First And Security. (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Area Of Camp Marshall A/C, pool, fitness center Throughout. Off-Street 210 Sq.Ft. NO PETS/NO SMOKING References And Credit Parking. Appliances & Area). Air Conditioning, For A Single Family Home. & children’s program. Check Required. Available (Rear Of Off street parking. Includes Stove, Refrigerator, Rubbish Removal Included. Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Please Call John Off-Street Parking. 98 Hamilton) For Appointment 413-813-5712 Call (508)476-3777 Call (508)596-8497 $1000/Month 508-234-2025 508-796-3902 508-320-9075 508-347-9370 MARCH 03, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1966 Mustang 2000 Chrysler 2000 Volkswagen 2004 Buick 1995 Nissan 1985 Harley Coupe Sebring Passat GLX Rendezvous 2005 Toyota Sportster 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Pathfinder (Not Fastback) Convertible 4 Motion Front-Wheel Drive, Camry White, 5-Speed. 1000 XLH Rust-Free! Georgia Car Automatic, SUV. Recent Top Of The Line. $3300 (3) Continental 97k Miles, No Repairs V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Fully Loaded! New S&S Carb., Ignition (Always Garaged) Needed. Carfax Report Excellent Condition, Well Tires, Brakes. Economical Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Contra-Track Tires Paint’s Faded. All Ready For 3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. 40k Miles. (4)5-Lug Truck Rims Size P245-65R17 Provided. Maintained. Low Miles. $14,500 & Tires $3500 OBO YOUR 289 V8 Engine. $3500 Firm Custom Wheels & Exhaust. 90k, Super Heater & A/C. 508-987-2838 On Polished Aluminum $6900 Totally Reliable. Will Trade $300 Premium Wheels, Excellent 860-634-4632 Leather Interior, Black Ask For Stephen On Black. Asking $6250 860-208-7010 Condition, Lots Of Tread! Utility Trailer 508-248-1951 2004 Toyota Camry $100 Each 2000 Daewoo $5500 OBO 76k Miles. 1988 Harley That Dumps 508-865-5085 Or $250 For All Removable Sides, $11,500 1996 Ford Explorer Nubira 617-519-9051 4WD, Cruise Control, Power Davidson 1200cc Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Very Solid. 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Will Pay Top Dollar One Owner, 32k Miles. Trailblazer, Rainier & $550 2004 Subaru Windows/Locks, Powder Miles. Excellent. Automatic 2000 Volvo S80 For Clean Cars! Blue With Ski Racks & Selling Because Of Illness Ascender. Transmission, Power Impreza WRX Always Garaged. 508-347-9629 978-760-3453 Rutland Auto Sales Trailer Hitch. Windows Sedan FWD All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, High Miles, But Good $3000 1968 Mustang $2500 Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc. Heated Seats & Mirrors. Route 122 Condition. Needs Inspection. 774-230-6848 5th Wheel 860-774-1485 Fully Loaded. 180k Miles. Custom Green Paint & Rutland, MA Asking $1000 OBO Steel Drop Center 2-Door Coupe Original Owner. Garage Kept. Spoiler. 5-Speed. 508-886-2720 508-949-7983 Red With Black Interior. 2000 Dodge Stratus Includes 4 Blizzak Snow Asking $14,900 OBO 1999 Harley Tailgate 302 Automatic. Very Clean, Tires. Call 774-289-3929 $200 4-Door Sedan, Excellent Condition 1999 Infinity Davidson Low Miles. Recently Power Everything. Or 508-764-7986 508-943-2572 Refurbished $5500 OBO 2006 Honda QX4 SUV Motorcycle In Good Condition. 860-928-5266 Asking $5000 Asking $1500 OBO 2005 Toyota Civic EX Good Condition Inside & Dyna Wide Glide. Chrysler Industrial MUST SELL! 508-410-6017 2001 Ford 1 Owner, 70k Miles. Outside. 165k Miles. 18k Miles. Some Extras. V8 400HP Engine 860-564-3397 774-402-1397 Camry LE Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. Recent Brakes & Tires. $9000 Taurus SE 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, Carfax & Photos Available. Asking $6000 Call 508-943-5911 Rebuilt, Zero Miles. 1978 Corvette Please Call Sitting On Ground, 78k Original Miles, All Power, 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. $9,500 OBO Silver Anniversary Model 2000 Ford New Tires. Well Maintained 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, 508-922-8688 508-943-3812 1999 Road King Ready To Go Limited Edition, Runs Black, 10k Miles, Mint $2200 Mustang GT Inside & Out. Color Blue. CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Strong, Looks Real Sharp! $11,500 OBO Private Owner. Automatic Steering. 735 GARAGE RENTALS Condition. Lots Of Chrome, With Rebuilt Fitted Excellent Driver. L82 Candy Apple Red, $3300 Runs Beautifully. Clean, 2007 Ford Focus Must See! Always Kept Transmission Engine, T-Tops. A/C, Pristine Condition! Will Negotiate. Good Condition. WANTED Inside. (Zero Miles) Tilt Wheel. 33,010 Miles. 774-289-4518 REDUCED! SE Sedan Year-Round Garage $13,000 OBO $3000 Package Deal $7900 Fully Loaded, Including Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Email Me At $10,600 Space For Antique Car [email protected] Serious Inquires Only! MagnaFlow Exhaust, 2002 Mitsubishi Leave Message Locks/Windows/Mirrors, Transmission Only Alloy Wheels, Upgraded Must be at least 20 feet long. $1800 508-340-5334 AEM Intake, Lojack. Gallant ES 508-885-4580 Respond to John Stored Winters. 508-981-2636 Remote Start, CD/MP3, 1999 Suzuki 508-461-9097 Runs Good, Rear Quarter Fog Lights. 35k Miles, 508-832-3966 or 1979 Pontiac Serious Inquiries Only [email protected] TLS 1000 860-923-9618 Dented, Replaced Engine. Nice Condition! Rims For Sale Trans-Am $2400 2006 Kia Spectra Asking $10,000 OBO V-Twin, Strong Runner. 508-987-2045 860-418-9762 740 MOTORCYCLES The Hot Set-Up! Carbon 15 Inch Aluminum Rims Virginia Car. Great Condition. Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Off 1991 Honda Accord. Smokey & The Bandit Look. 2000 Mercury 4-Door Sedan 2003 Mitsubishi New Engine With 32K Miles, 1982 Honda $3500 Factory Set - 5 Total Runs Well. Black Interior & Grand Marquis 860-315-7417 $25 Each Exterior, Lots Of New Parts Under Warranty. 2007 Toyota Sedan Eclipse New Tires, Belts. Also Has 900 CBF 860-923-0457 (Including Seats, Tires, 2005 Harley Carpet, Rebuilt White, Appx 60k Miles. Convertible Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Corolla Super Sport Used Auto Parts Transmission) Owned By Elderly Driver. Grey, Runs & Looks New. Warranty, For Over 3 Years 36k, Light Green, 40,200 Miles. New Battery, Davidson (Over 36K Miles). Excellent Condition. 91 day Guarantee. Large Matching Numbers Selling As Part Of Estate. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. Runs Good. 1450 Low Rider $15,000 Excellent Condition! New Tires. $7890 $11,000 $1000 inventory of engines, Teacher-Owned Excellent Condition, Extras. 508-615-7358 Asking $4795 OBO Asking $10,500 508-847-3861 508-755-3660 $10,500 OBO transmissions, tires & glass. (Oxford) 508-885-2971 Excellent service. Free parts Call 508-769-0512 508-410-3078 508-867-8374 locating service. 725 AUTOMOBILES Amherst-Oakham Auto Call (800)992-0441 or (508)799-9969 SULLIVAN AUTO SALES 720 CLASSICS 33 Main Street 1930 Model A & 2 Main Street Ford Coupe (Route 131) Green, With Extra Parts. Sturbridge, MA Good Condition. $10,000 www.sullivanautosales.net Call Karen 508-885-3192 2002 Subaru Forester S-Model 1940 Plymouth $7050 Deluxe 1995 Mercedes 2-Door Sedan E-Class Runs, Original, $3150 Needs Restoration. Stored 30+ Years. 2001 Subaru Asking $2650 Forester X 508-317-7092 5-Speed, Sunroof $5050 1950 Chevrolet 2004 Mazda 4-Door Sedan Protoge Five 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. $6050 New Factory-Built Motor. Solid Body, Runs Excellent. 1998 Subaru Legacy Needs Interior & Minor Work 5-Speed To Be Road-Worthy. $3050 $5900 1999 Subaru Forester 978-760-3453 $4050 1952 Pontiac 2000 Subaru Forester Woody $4650 Tin Woody Beach Wagon, 2000 Ford Escort In Need Of Complete Automatic, $2250 Restoration. Engine Turns, Major Components In Place. 1998 Subaru Forester Good Interior. Solid Frame, Automatic Straight Eight, $3050 Automatic Transmission. Call Bert $3950 617-699-7428 978-760-3453 1953 Ford 2-Door Sedan 1995 Volvo Mild Custom, $11,000 850 Turbo In Good Condition. With Snow Tires. 1955 Oldsmobile $2500 4-Door 508-333-3340 Original, $10,000 1996 Chevy 1975 Ford Flatbed $1600 Caprice Classic V8, Wagon, 4-Door, 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton 146k Miles. Last Of The Wally-Wagons! Pickup Original Owner. Solid, Needs Restoration, $2495 $2500 508-943-2703 Collection MUST BE SOLD! 978-760-3453 1996 1963 King Midget Oldsmobile 88 New Engine, Comet Clutch, Runs Good. All-New Brakes, New Paint, $1100 New Convertible Top With 508-885-5861 Side Curtains. All-New Tires. Fun Car, Good Runner! $5500 1999 Pontiac Ask For George Or Barry 508-347-9654 Grand Prix 508-764-6059 Asking $5500 OBO 508-943-1593 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 03, 2010

740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES Harley Davidson 2006 THULE TRAILER 1979 Ford F-350 1996 Florida (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) 1983 Ford Dump 2000 Harley Motorcycle Parts Pickup Truck Pick-Up Truck Truck Aluminum, Dual Axle, 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original I PAY YOU CASH Sportster & Accessories GVW 6000 lbs. Dodge Ram 1500 Ford 9000 6-Wheeler Miles. NO TITLE. SLT Club Cab Needs A Little Work For Sale Model #C65X12238200, Floor In Bed Is Missing, 18,000 Miles Under 200 Miles. 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Asking $2500 FOR JUNK CARS Mint Condition For EVO, Twin Cam, Needs Replacing. Sportsters. $5250 Solid Frame, Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum), Call Cliff Mike 860-935-0072 Power Everything, 4 2003 Rawson Portable & TRUCKS $7000 Very Good Mechanics. Custom Chrome One Original Owner Brand-New Tires With Screener Plant And Farm Equipment 508-764-7068 Women’s New 33’ Travel Trailer $1650 Rims, New Battery. 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