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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, April 24, 2020 Local company goes above and beyond for people with disabilities pany serves adults with developmental disabilities, in addition to providing community-based supports for people living independently. Moreover, Venture offers several free community programs to children with autism and their families.

For Venture Community Services President and CEO Mike Hyland, it has always been important to hire staff members who are prepared for an array of challenges. Although no one could have predicted a pandemic, Venture employees have stepped up to the challenge and continued to provide vital care.

“The people our employees support need that help to remain safe, particularly now,” Hyland said. “Without agencies like Venture and our dedicated staff, the people in our homes would require institutionalization or hospital care. That is not only a significantly less desirable lifestyle, but one that puts them at far greater risk during any pub- Courtesy lic health crisis.” The Venture Community Services staff has been working hard to overcome challenges and provide vital services. Hyland thanks his team for rallying together and embracing the challenge. BY KEVIN FLANDERS STAFF WRITER The tight-knit staffs at each location have developed strong rapports with Cumberland Farms those they care for. STURBRIDGE – Even at the height of a pandemic, staff members from one “Our employees are the lifeline that local agency are going the extra mile keeps the individuals safe while also employee tests positive to care for people with developmental constantly engaging them and support- disabilities. ing their emotional needs every day,” Sturbridge-based Venture Hyland added. Community Services runs 44 homes and three offices throughout central Turn To VENTURE page A13 for COVID-19 and southeast Massachusetts. The com- SOUTHBRIDGE — Cumberland Farms has announced that one of its Team Members at our 357 Main St., Southbridge location has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

“We are taking all appropriate steps following guidance from local health officials,” the company reported in a statement. “We closed the store at 12:30 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, April 18 to be cleaned and sanitized by an industri- al cleaning crew. The store will re-open in the next few days. We are grateful to all our customers for your patience and understanding during this time.

“All Team Members that work at the store have been contacted and advised to follow CDC-recommended guidelines. We are making every effort to provide the affected Team Member and our broader team with the necessary resources and support.” Tri-Valley’s Front Steps project supports home delivered meals

Tri-Valley is grateful to the following professional photographers who donated their time to the Front Steps Project: Brian Stone of Charlton, Bruce Bishop of Douglas, Melissa Borgeson of Charlton and Susan Bray of Oxford. As an ‘essential’ service, Tri-Valley continues to provide services to seniors and younger disabled individuals. We are delivering Meals on Wheels, providing Care Management, In-home Services, Protective Services, and our Information & Resource team is fielding calls during this pandemic. If you need assistance, please give us a call at 508- 949-6640; if you would like Courtesy to make a donation, please A Texas driver is facing several charges stemming from a wreck last week. mail to Tri-Valley, Inc., 10 Mill Street, Dudley, MA 01571 or donate online atwww.trivalleyinc.org. Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profit agen- Driver charged in REGION — Friends increase in the critical cy providing in-home and families in Webster, need for meals and with and community-based Dudley, Oxford, Charlton the average cost per meal services in 25 towns and Sturbridge hopped on at $10, program expens- located in south central Massachusetts. The Brimfield rollover Tri-Valley’s Front Steps es have sky-rocketed. Project to show their sup- According to Executive Agency receives funding port and raise money for Director Lisa Prince, “We from the Commonwealth BRIMFIELD – A Texas man is facing several charges following a truck rollover home delivered meals. It were so pleased when proof Massachusetts last week. was the perfect chance to fessional photographer through the Executive The April 13 one-vehicle wreck occurred just after 4:30 p.m. on Five Bridge Road. pose on the ‘Front Steps’ Brian Stone reached out Office of Elder Affairs A tree truck went off the road and overturned into shallow water. Both occupants while a professional photo to us with his idea of a and from the Federal of the truck were uninjured. was taken in exchange for ‘Front Steps’ project. This government, under the The unlicensed driver, Daniel Medina, 42, of Arlington, Texas, is facing the following a donation to Meals on helped to replace some of Older American’s Act, charges: operating under the influence; failure to stay right of the center of the road; Wheels. the much-needed fund- processed through the unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle; and operating to endanger lives and safety. Restrictions stem- raising lost from canceled Central Mass Agency on ming from COVID-19 March for Meals events Aging. Due to temporary court closures caused by the coronavirus crisis, Medina will have caused a dramatic due to the pandemic.” be arraigned at a later date in Palmer District Court. 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 24, 2020

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Courtesy Photos The 4th Grade Charlton Boy Wildcats The 5th Grade Charlton Boy Wildcats

The 7th Grade Charlton Boy Wildcats The 6th Grade Charlton Boy Wildcats BY JASON BLEAU every time. Really look- opportunity for growth VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT ing forward to next sea- and learning for his ath- son to continue building.” letes. CHARLTON – Although The 5th grade boys were “Each time the boys the season was cut short, led by Coach Kelly Morin took to the court they con- the young male athletes who said the team started sistently showed positive Accuracy Watch of the Charlton Wildcats off strong on route to a attitudes, promoted the The Sturbridge Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous 7-4 season putting them in team concept and they are celebrating a success- safeguards are in place to ensure accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. ful 2020 season which saw second place starting the displayed sportsman- two teams challenged playoffs. Unfortunately, ship and respect for all,” Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely manner. with new divisions and they lost in the first round Coach Kustigian said. “I If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4106 or email [email protected] during normal several competing in to Northbridge, match- could not be prouder of business hours. During non-business hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice mailbox. The playoff action. Despite dif- ing their success from this team and it has been editor will return your phone call. ficult competition all four last season. Coach Morin an honor to work with teams persevered provid- said that while the team them for the past three ing valuable learning and wasn’t able to progress years. A special thanks to growth opportunities for past the first round the all the parents, assistant the young male athletes of entire squad showed tro- coaches and our wildcat the town. mendous growth through- family.” The youngest team of out the season. Finally, the 7th grade the group, the 4th grade “All the players made boys, coached by Rich boys, were coached by improvements during the Lucht, had a successful Dave Miller who com- season. We had two games year reaching the play- plimented his team for where every player con- offs for the first time. embracing a challenging tributed points for wins. Finishing third overall in but fun year. The year Our best game this season the regular season with saw the team shift from was when we faced Sutton an 8-3 record, Coach Lucht town play to division for the second time in our said the boys worked hard travel competition with home gym, Bay Path. We in practice to improve and a 0-11 travel season that won this with defense, up their game with the Coach Miller said con- teamwork and distribut- highlight win being a vic- tained some “good” and ing our point contribu- tory against Northbridge “bad” losses, but every tion,” Coach Morin said. which was 7-0 at the time. game saw the boys com- The 6th grade boys “There are teams in our pete to their full potential. moved on from an unde- league who I’d be embar- “We entered the feated Division II CMBYL rassed to coach. I never Douglas tournament, and Championship in 2019 to felt that way about our I believed this showed join Division I in 2020. boys, even for a moment. us who we were this Coach Brett Kustigian They handled both big past season. Of the seven said the team entered the wins and bad losses with teams in our pool we near season with four class,” said Coach Lucht. finished as the top seed goals in mind: to seek a “I would like to thank but could not get past the championship, maintain all the parents for stick- semi-final game. We had attitude, show great team- ing with us and never, a very strong showing in work and embrace sports- ever complaining about this tournament,” Coach manship. Sadly, the team practice, playing time or Miller said. “Overall, was unable to repeat their coaching decisions - It’s these boys experienced a undefeated season or hard to believe there is lot of learning, improve- make the playoffs in their only one more year left, ment and most of all fun. first Division I season, we will try and make it a We won and lost as a team but Coach Kustigian still memorable one.” say the year as a great 4 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 24, 2020 Trinity Catholic Academy adapts to distance learning

around families working from den gem in Southbridge, They SOUTHBRIDGE — Trinity home and alike. The Facebook do so much with and for their Catholic Academy adapted page reveals these ideas being students. quickly to the unprecedented carried out https://www.face- changes that needed to be made book.com/TCABobcats/. Enrollment for the 2020- for daily classes. Having initi- 21 school year has begun. ated the concept of “distance This year marks the 150th anni- Questions? Contact Principal learning” in their school emer- versary of Catholic Education in - Josie Citta: josie.citta@tca11. gency plan just months ago, they Southbridge, events planned for com got to use it sooner than they this celebration will hopefully expected. begin in the Fall of 2020 through Trinity Catholic Academy 2021 to properly give attention is a private Catholic accredit- The teachers are really going to all the people and celebrating ed primary school serving Pre-K above and beyond in this unique that will want be part of this to eighth grade in Southbridge situation and along with their great accomplishment. and surrounding towns. Trinity Principal Josie Citta leading Catholic Academy represents the way. TCA Faculty collab- Trinity Catholic Academy more than 150 years of Catholic orate weekly so that students is fully accredited by the New Education in Southbridge can follow their usual lessons England Association of Schools supported over the years sole- plans from their teachers at and Colleges (NEASC) with ly through tuition and kind home attached are some of the membership in NCEA and Corporate and individual dona- students learning from home. NECACE. They have an asso- tions small and large. The daily school schedule takes ciation with LemelsonMIT T for family life into consideration STEM activities and invention for completion of school work education. This is truly a hid- Harrington offers telehealth appointments

SOUTHBRIDGE — the following Harrington they normally would. Contact state, we’ve been able to launch Southbridge, Harrington Harrington HealthCare HealthCare services: Pediatric information for participating this valuable new service in HealthCare at Webster and System is now offering tele- and Family Medicine; services, as well as addition- just a matter of weeks” Moore three additional major health appointments for select Internal Medicine; Behavioral al information about how the said. “The COVID-19 pandem- medical office build- services during the COVID- Health; Cancer Care Genetic Telehealth service works, can ic has forced us to adapt at ings: Harrington HealthCare 19 public health emergency. Counseling; and all Harrington be found on the Harrington lightning speed. I’m thankful at Charlton, Harrington Telehealth appointments allow Physician Specialty ser- HealthCare website at har- to DPH and to our team here at HealthCare at 169, also in patients to meet with a doctor vices including, Cardiology, ringtonhospital.org/telehealth. Harrington for their contribu- Charlton, and Harrington from home via videoconference Endocrinology, Pain tions in quickly implementing HealthCare at or telephone, helping them to Rehabilitation & Medicine, and This new service was advanced technology and solu- Spencer; Harrington Physician maintain social distancing and so much more. made possible in part by the tions to ensure continuity of Services, our primary care minimize the risk of infection Massachusetts Department care for our patients.” and multi-specialty physician with COVID-19. Those interested in mak- of Public Health, according group; UrgentCare Express ing a Telehealth appointment to Harrington HealthCare Harrington HealthCare at Harrington in Charlton Both existing and new for any of the above services President and CEO Ed Moore. System is a comprehensive and Oxford; The Cancer patients can request a should simply call the office regional healthcare system Center at Harrington in Telehealth appointment for to make an appointment as “Three weeks ago, we did not serving more than 25 com- Southbridge, and the region’s have the capabilities to interact munities across south central largest Behavioral Health pro- with our patients via telecon- Massachusetts and northeast- grams for mental health and ferencing. Thanks to support ern Connecticut. The system substance use. and funding provided by the includes Harrington Hospital in

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To sponsor Friday’s Child call Mikaela at 508-909-4126 or email [email protected] Friday, April 24, 2020 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 5 Bay Path Practical Nursing students nominated for Kindness Awards CHARLTON — Sure, the COVID-19 virus put a lot of activities on hold but for some Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy students the pandemic does not mean stopping acts of kindness. With the practical nursing curriculum transferred to remote learning, kindness for the three practical nursing students goes a long way! Rachel Hitchcock of Shrewsbury, Laurent Pellett of Norwich, Connecticut, and Fjolla Shehu of Worcester were recently named nominees for two Kindness Awards namely, the FEED project Kindness Giveaway (www.feed- projects.com) and the Yasso Game on Hero (www.yasso.com). The premise for both projects is to honor the thousands of people across the country who are putting the wellbeing of others in front of their own. Hitchcock donated masks; assisted a COVID-19 positive individual with care packages (food, blankets, & bath soaps), and pick-up/ delivery of prescription medications from the local pharmacy. Pellett cares for an 83-year-old cli- Rachel Hitchcock Laurent Pellett Fjolla Shehu ent, assists with her grandmother, and together with her mother made fabric masks for a local hospital. neighbors on weekends. All acts of requirements for progression into the do-gooders, nice neighbors, and kind Shehu purchased four liters of hand kindness are performed while still final term of practical nursing studies citizens who are well on their way to a sanitizer and distributed to those in maintaining employment (full-time or to be ready for NCLEX-PN. In culti- successful nursing career. need. She also volunteered to pick up part-time), attending clinicals (face-to- vating kindness, the practical nursing and deliver groceries for her elderly face or digital) and completing all the student nominees are recognized as Harrington Physician Elise Hanks-Witaszek Services welcomes recognized as LVC Student-Athlete Joseph Condon ANNVILLE, Pa. — Elise Hanks- About Lebanon Valley College Witaszek of Brimfield is one of more Lebanon Valley College offers SOUTHBRIDGE — Dr. PM&R takes a multi- HealthCare at than 130 student-athletes who competed Bachelor’s degrees in the arts and Joseph Condon has joined disciplinary approach Webster and three for the Flying Dutchmen during the humanities, business and communi- Harrington Physician to a patient’s treat- additional major shortened spring 2020 season. Hanks- cations, education, health professions, Services in Southbridge, ment plan. Physiatrists medical office build- Witaszek, a graduate of Tantasqua social sciences and psychology, and providing physical med- write specific programs ings: Harrington Regional High School, bachelor of sci- science, technology, engineering, and icine and rehabilitation that help maintain and HealthCare at ence in actuarial science at The Valley. math. Advanced health professions services. increase range of motion, Charlton, Harrington Hanks-Witaszek was a member of degrees include master of athletic train- strengthen muscles, HealthCare at 169, also in the women’s tennis team. The women ing, master of clinical mental health Board Certified in improve proprioception Charlton, and Harrington finished the spring with a 1-2 record, counseling, master of science in exer- Physical Medicine and (awareness of joint posi- HealthCare at ending the season with a 9-0 sweep at cise science (three tracks), master of Rehabilitation (PM&R), tion in space) and muscle Spencer; Harrington home against Cabrini. Nicole Honrade speech-language pathology, and a doc- Dr. Condon will join relaxation, among other Physician Services, earned MAC Commonwealth Women’s tor of physical therapy. Dr. Sean Stevenson in objectives. our primary care and Player of the Week honors in the final Online and graduate programs Harrington Physician multi-specialty physi- week of the year. include an MBA with six concentrations Services Medical Arts Dr. Condon complet- cian group; UrgentCare A member of the National Collegiate and a general option offered on-campus Suite 108 in Southbridge. ed his residency at the Express at Harrington Athletic Association (NCAA) Division or partially or fully online, a Master of Dr. Condon will provide New York Hospital- in Charlton and Oxford; III, American Collegiate Hockey STEM Education, an Integrative STEM interventional pain pro- Cornell Medical Center. The Cancer Center Association (ACHA), Eastern College Education Certificate, a Master in cedures, including spine He received his med- at Harrington in Athletic Conference (ECAC), and Music Education, and a Modern Band and joint injections in ical degree from New Southbridge, Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), Certificate. In 2018 and 2019, the College addition to performing York Medical College in and the region’s Lebanon Valley College offers 26 sports. was listed as #1 in Pennsylvania (and electrodiagnostic stud- Valhalla/. Dr. Condon is largest Behavioral More information about LVC #1 and #4 overall, respectively) for ies including Nerve a well-rounded academic Health programs for Athletics is available at godutchmen. graduate job placement by the career Conduction Studies (NCS) scholar featured in many mental health and sub- com. guidance site Zippia.com, using federal and Electromyography publications and investi- stance use. data. (EMG). gative studies.

PM&R is a specialty Harrington’s PM&R that treats a wide vari- office is located in Suite Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts ety of medical condi- 108 of its Medical Arts tions affecting the brain, building at 100 South nerves, bones, joints and St., Southbridge, which provides $371,000 in response to COVID-19 Crisis muscles. The special- also houses Harrington WORCESTER — In Association for Council, Worcester open, with Letters of ty recognizes compre- Physician Services’ gen- response to the coronavi- Community Action, Regional Chamber of Intent due April 30, 2020. hensive management of eral surgery practice. rus public health crisis, Massachusetts Budget Commerce, Worcester Further allocations to chronic musculoskele- The Health Foundation & Policy Center, Regional Food Hub, World address gaps and the long- tal and neurologic con- Harrington HealthCare of Central Massachusetts Massachusetts Housing Farmers, and YWCA of term impact of coronavi- ditions, emphasizing System is a comprehen- has expedited $371,000 & Shelter Alliance, Central Massachusetts. rus will be informed by improvements in func- sive regional health- in supplemental funding Massachusetts Public “The Board of the government and private tional status and quality care system serving to 27 non-profits serving Health Association, Foundation devised a funding and determined of life. more than 25 commu- Central Massachusetts. Massachusetts Society for three-pronged strategy in the months ahead, she nities across south The following non-prof- the Prevention of Cruelty for helping area non-prof- explained. Patients interested in central Massachusetts its were awarded funding: to Children, Neighbor to its in response to corona- The Foundation was scheduling an appoint- and northeastern Abby’s House, Neighbor Massachusetts, virus. The top priority to established in 1999 with ment can call (508) 765- Connecticut. The sys- Ascentria Care Alliance, Quaboag Valley bolster current grantees’ the proceeds from the sale 2125. tem includes Harrington Community Legal Community Development projects and to address of Central Massachusetts Hospital in Aid, Easter Seals of Corporation, special circumstances has Health Care, Inc., a phy- Southbridge, Harrington Massachusetts, Fitchburg Quinsigamond been accomplished with sician-initiated, not- State University, Friendly Community College this distribution of sup- for-profit HMO. The House, GAAMHA, Inc., Foundation, RCAP plemental funding,” stat- Foundation currently has Health Care For All, Solutions, Riverside ed Jan Yost, President of assets of approximate- 2020 Health Law Advocates, Community Care, Seven the Foundation. ly $67 million and has Jeremiah’s Inn, LUK, Hills Foundation, South The Foundation’s awarded grants totaling Sturbridge Inc., Massachusetts Middlesex Opportunity Activation Fund remains over $44 million. Legion baseball l o c a l p r o v i d e r s To advertise in SERVICE The Local signups Service Provider Directory

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All this, I am sure, with ing” necessitated by the coronavirus. When schools across the country difficult times. They all deserve our limited revenue and other resources. Nonetheless, we still have opportuni- moved to remote learning, we weren’t appreciation and admiration. You are providing a tremendous pub- ties to get outside and enjoy Mother sure how long it would last, but many Today, I would like to take a moment lic service, and deserve some recogni- Nature. And now, with the 50th anni- of us suspected that eventually it would to thank those who prepare and publish tion for your efforts. versary of Earth Day being celebrated last for the remainder of the year. the local newspapers such as our own on April 22, it’s important to appreciate Many students use school as a respite Sturbridge Villager. In more normal Respectfully, the need to protect our environment. Of and several thrive on having a consis- times, the local papers are considered course, you can do so tent schedule. Younger students are part of the everyday flow of life, provid- David Goodman in many ways – includ- facing many losses, but our hearts truly ing information and the all-important Sturbridge ing the way you invest. break for the seniors, particularly ath- local advertising so vital to our econo- Some investors are letes who are missing out on their final supporting the environ- sports season. ment through “sustain- In our own experience, it was track A message to our community able” investing, which season that would have had the most is often called ESG (envi- impact. As a senior, records needed to be To the Editor: entire staff for the N-95 Mask. ronmental, social and broken, goals needed to be reached and We would like to provide you an Also, our friends and family members Financial corporate governance) rivals needed to be beat. To have that investing. In general, it update regarding your loved ones as that have donated home crafted face Focus season abruptly “taken” would have we continue to strive and provide world masks, we thank you. With this kind refers to investments in businesses whose prod- been devastating. Thinking back, time class care in these unprecedent times. community support, we are confident JEFF spent on a Saturday at a sunny track We are grateful and pleased to inform that this outbreak shall pass. BURDICK ucts and services are meet with talented athletes, encourag- you that all the measures we have put Our activity department continues to considered favorable ing coaches and parents with coolers in place to mitigate this outbreak along- find innovate ways to engage with your to the physical envi- loaded with food are some of, if not the side with the hard work of all our staff loved ones in our care. ronment (such as companies that pro- best, memories from high school. members has kept us safe from the It goes without mention that the duce renewable energy or that act to Then there are softball and baseball virus. Here is a quick update. entire dietary staff is doing an amazing reduce their own carbon footprints) or players. Baseball, in all its various Resident Tested for COVID-19 15 job in keeping our residents happy with the social environment (such as firms incarnations, is called the ‘American Staff Tested for COVID -19 8 amazing meals, despite the challenges that follow ethical business practices or pastime’ for a very good reason. The Positive Test for COVID -19 0 imposed by this outbreak. pursue important societal goals, such as adrenaline rush that comes after man- We have prepared a unit compris- inclusion and pay equity). ESG invest- aging to hit an expertly thrown pitch We understand the difficulty you and ing of 18 beds which will be dedicated ing may also screen out investments in and sprinting to first base is unforget- your loved ones are experiencing due to to care for any resident that present companies that produce products some table. Making a catch in the outfield, or the Federal, State and Local directive on symptoms of respiratory nature and people find objectionable. making the play for that all important visitation to long term care centers. We high temperature. Should there be any ESG investing has become popular out that could decide the game, is gold. will continue to provide opportunity for resident with a confirmed case we are in recent years, and not just with indi- Fortunately, many athletes are going communication through social media ready to respond appropriately, if the viduals; major institutional investors on to play ball or run track in college. platform and we encourage you to join need arises. now pursue sustainability because they For those that are not, know that we this virtual visitation effort currently Our Nurses and C.N.A’S have been think it’s profitable – and plenty of sympathize with you, and hope that you in use on Facebook, Zoom and other phenomenal answering the call to do facts bear that out. A growing body of can continue doing what you love in platforms. extra shifts during this time. academic research has found a positive some sort of league that will hopefully We are not relenting in our sanitizing We will continue to use this medium relationship between corporate finan- be available to you. No, it won’t be the efforts thanks to the wonderful staff we to update you. cial performance – that is, a compa- same, but this is when they say you have in the housekeeping department, Thank you for your cooperation ny’s profitability – and ESG criteria. need to “adjust your sails” and remem- who are working very hard to keep the Augustine Aiguosatile So, although you might initially be ber that what is happening is in order to facility clean and sanitized. Administrator, Harrington attracted to sustainable investments keep you and your families safe. We are blessed by the support of our Healthcare because they align with your per- Again, we know that all of our stu- community, especially the Southbridge Southbridge sonal values, or because you want to dents, parents, faculty, healthcare work- Fire Department for Fit Testing our hold companies to higher standards ers, business owners and all community of corporate citizenship, it turns out members are going through a loss, all to that you can do well by doing good. varying degrees but all just as import- Keep in mind, though, that sustain- ant. For students, whether it’s the last In Appreciation of Trees! ability, like any other criteria, can’t school theatre production or JROTC guarantee success or prevent losses. competition, we feel for you. Have faith In any case, be aware that sustainable Spring has officially *** that your administration will make up Take investing approaches can vary sig- for all of this, as best they can, given the sprung and trees, both Hike house value: nificantly, so you need to determine circumstances. big and small, are com- the “In one eye opening how a particular sustainable invest- Certainly, our students understand ing alive with long antic- study from the Arbor ment, or class of investments, can the gravity of the situation. Lives are ipated buds of color. But Hint National Mortgage align with your values and fit into being lost, families are losing loved ones the promise of lush, green & American Forests, your overall portfolio. Specifically, and people are heart broken. We are in foliage is just one benefit KAREN 83% of realtors believe how will a sustainable investment the midst of a global pandemic, but that of planting trees. Hot on TRAINOR that mature trees have meet your needs for diversification? doesn’t mean that the devastation those the cusp of Earth Day and a “strong or moderate For example, if you desire total con- students are feeling shouldn’t matter. Arbor Day, this column impact” on the salabil- trol over how your money is invested, We acknowledge your pain. Reading will celebrate the many ity of homes listed for you might want to invest in a basket a recent Facebook post by a friend’s virtues of trees - from showy shrubs to under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, of individual stocks from the compa- daughter brought the situation home to towering timbers! this perception increases to 98%! nies you wish to support. But if you us. In an emotional letter to her fellow *** *** want to achieve greater diversification, members of the Class of 2020, she wrote Hedge against fuel costs: The Center Recovery Rates: According to Money plus receive the benefits of profession- that if she had one wish, it would be to for Urban Forest Research proclaimed Magazine, landscaping can bring a al management, you might want to go back to the last day of classes before planting a tree can have a significant recovery value of 100% to 200% at sell- invest in sustainable mutual funds. Be the governor’s office made the deci- impact on lowering energy use. It ing time. As a comparison a kitchen aware, though, that even though they sion to close schools, with the knowl- claims: «If you plant a tree today on the remodeling brings a 75% - 125% recov- may not market themselves as “sus- edge this time that those eight precious west side of your home, in five years ery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20% tainable,” many more mutual funds hours would be the end of her senior your energy bills should be 3% less. - 120% recovery rate, and addition of a do incorporate sustainability criteria year, and give all of her classmates — In 15 years the savings will be nearly swimming pool a 20% - 50% recovery into their investment processes. You many of whom she might never have an 12%.” rate. also might consider exchange-traded opportunity to see together in one place *** *** funds (ETFs), which own a variety of investments, similar to regular mutual again — one last hug or high-five before Plant and pocket savings: Want Tree Rx: Did you know just look- funds, but trade like stocks. ETFs often saying good bye. trees to trim more of your fuel fees? ing at trees can reap health benefits? track particular indexes, so an ETF Her words speak for all students According to expert landscapers, just According to medical studies, recovery with a sustainable focus might track an across our region, and across the coun- three trees, properly placed around a rates among hospitalized patients are index including companies that have try, who have been denied the oppor- house, can save between $100 and $250 often quicker when their rooms view a tunity to experience one of the most been screened for social responsibility. annually in cooling and heating costs! landscaped area compared to patients memorable times in a young person’s Make sure you understand the funda- That’s because shading that blocks sum- with non-landscaped views. life, and we invite our readers to join mentals of any sustainable investment mertime sun on the east, south and west *** us in recognizing the pain, comforting you’re considering, as well as whether the sorrow, and above all, saluting the sides of a house, but not cool breezes, Breathe easier: Trees absorb harmful it can help you work toward your long- achievements and incredible fortitude is an effective way to keep your house pollutants and small particles from the term goals. But by “going green” with of the Class of 2020. cooler For quickest results, opt for fast air which could irritate sensitive lungs. some of your investments, you can help growing varieties. Plus, trees give off oxygen. A mature keep the spirit of Earth Day alive every *** leafy tree can produce as much oxygen day of the year. LETTERS Proper placement: If you use an air in one season as ten people inhale in a conditioner, plant trees or shrubs spe- year! This article was written by Edward Extra! Extra! Read All About It! cifically to shade air conditioning units, *** Jones for use by your local Edward We think you’re important enough to tell but be sure not to block the airflow. It’s Tree planting tip: It can be difficult Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- all our readers to turn to the Opinion pages common sense that an air conditioning to successfully take cuttings from trees tact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward and read your Letters to the Editor. unit operating in the shade uses less or shrubs to root and plant. Here is an Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508- But first, you have to write us! electricity than one in the sun. option that ups your chances the cutting 347-1420 or jeff.burdick@edward- Mail your letters to the Charlton Villager, *** will take: Take a small potato, make a jones.com. P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. Chill out: Need more convincing? small hole, and place your shrub cutting Or e-mail your letters to the editor at Consider this fact: Daytime air tempera- inside. Immediately plant, potato and news@stone bridgepress.news tures can be three to nine degrees cooler all, either in the ground or in a pot. You’ll need to provide your name and place in tree-shaded neighborhoods. 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If you do that, try American Indians passed this reliable Forest Facts: to keep it between 700-800 words. tip on to European colonists, and many *One mighty oak tree may have up to Remember, libelous remarks and/or per- farmers still rely on it today: Tender 400 species of plants and animals living sonal attacks are a no-no and could lead to crops should not be planted until the on it. your letter not being published. leaves on an oak tree are as big as a Turn To TRAINOR page A9 So, what are you waiting for? Start writ- squirrels ear (about an inch or so long). ing! Friday, April 24, 2020 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9

The Great Talking turkey Outdoors

RALPH TRUE

What crazy weather! Last week’s snowstorm was no big surprise for New Englanders. Thankfully, it did not stick around long, and melted quickly the next day. It did give turkey hunters the opportunity to check out their favorite turkey hunting spot by following tracks in the snow, before it melted. Wild turkey hunting opens in Massachusetts this coming Monday, April 27, in zones 1-13. This year, turkey hunters can harvest two bearded turkeys in the spring and one of either Tautog fishing is picking up tions over the last 10 years. I sex in the fall. A hunter can fast in both Massachusetts and have not received any notifica- harvest two birds on the same Rhode Island waters. Green tion on reduced bluefish lim- day this year during the spring crabs are the number one bait its from Rhode Island Marine hunt. using a number three circle Fisheries but would suspect Hunting wild turkey can pro- wild turkey for a good shot is go around and come into view hook for these hard fighting that they too will have their vide some great days in the extremely exciting. If you do from another direction. They fish. They make excellent table limits cut. field during the Corona virus not get that rush of excitement often come in silent, surprising fare when poached in a pot of A bright spot from this outbreak. No problem doing as the bird slowly advances the hunter. boiling water and two table- pandemic is the adoption of social distancing while engag- into your set up strutting and Turkey decoys are a bit spoons of white vinegar. It many dogs and cats from ani- ing in this sport. Although gobbling, you probably should expensive, but will last for is unlikely that you will find mal shelters. Some shelters local hunters were not report- find another sport. many years to come. Each year this delicious eating fish in have had every dog and cat ing on a lot of turkey’s being Turkey hunters often do that I harvest a tom turkey, I local markets, but you can adopted. Hopefully, they are all spotted in local woodlots prior very well hunting in pairs. One save the beard and wings of the find it at fish markets along in good homes, and that they to the season, there are a lot of hunter is set up a short dis- bird. The wings are given to the coast. This week’s picture will keep their newly adopted birds, as tracks in the snow last tance from the setup of decoys, some local fly tiers, and the tail shows the late Steve Mercure family member long after the Saturday revealed. and another hunter is back is spread out to dry on a piece with a monster tautog taken country gets back to some form The Wild Turkey youth hunt at least fifty to one hundred of cardboard. Apply small a few years ago while fishing of normality. is scheduled for this Saturday, feet, doing most of the calling. amount of Twenty Mule Team with this writer on the Westport Trout fishing should April 25, and can provide some Turkeys can often calculate the Borax to the fleshy part of the River. Steve is missed by his improve when the waters start great time with your son or distance of were the call of the tail, and store in a cool part of family and friends. He was my to warm. Hopefully, it will be daughter. hen turkey is coming from, and your garage or shed. The tail fishing partner for many years, soon. Water temperatures are As mentioned in a previous often stop short of the decoys. is attached to a stake and used and we had a lot of great times still cold . column, hunting from a ground Hung - up are the word’s that during the next years hunt, fishing together. Until next week, stay safe blind allows a hunter to con- turkey hunters often use to which I use in back of an old Massachusetts has had the and healthy. God Bless! ceal himself from the sharp eye describe the situation. Too turkey decoy. It sure works recreational bluefish limit cut of the wild turkey, and makes much calling can often keep a for me. This week’s picture to three fish daily from the reg- Take a Kid Fishing & Keep hunting a lot easier as you bird from coming into shooting shows my brother Ken with a ular 10 fish per angler daily Them Rods Bending! wait for the turkey to approach distance. If the bird’s spot your wild turkey he harvested a few limit. There has been a dramat- your set of decoys. Calling in a set of decoys, they will often years ago. ic decrease in bluefish popula-

Positively Quarantine is what we make of it Speaking For years to come, pundits impact our nation and world To pray that he fails, is to pray We are talking and Facetiming GARY W. and historians will write about for decades to come. for our failure. daily. I am loving the connec- MOORE the wisdom, impact and results For those of us who believe How about praying for the tion and I’m determined to of this quarantine. Was it neces- in the power of prayer, we health, happiness and prosper- continue the deliberateness sary? Was the result worth the should all be praying for wis- ity of all regardless of political of talking and expressing our political aisle and work in uni- devastation to the economy? dom to be granted to our gov- leanings? love daily, face to face. son to save lives and recover Did it save lives? Of course, for ernmental leaders as well as As for quarantine ... how’s it Quarantine has helped me be quickly from the impact of this the next few years, the discus- their advisors and influencers. going? I’m an extrovert, so I am of service. I truly cannot keep terrible disease. Partisanship sion will be strictly partisan. For those who are not, positive deeply missing my friends and up with the positive email I’m in this time of turmoil only If you support the President thoughts and statements are basic social connections. I can receiving from readers wish- guarantees prolonged misery or your governor, you’ll praise always helpful. whine about it, but what will ing to talk about a column and and suffering. him/her. If you are not a fan, What is totally useless, and that accomplish? Giving into it express their opinion. I think Optimism is a powerful none of the decisions were cor- damaging is negative parti- and complaining solves noth- positive content in this, and choice in times when being rect. However, as time passes, a sanship. I’ve heard more than ing and can potentially move all newspapers, has never been optimistic is most difficult. clarity of events will set in, and one political pundit wishing me from missing other people more important than now. Purposefully looking for pos- the true impact of quarantine a recession or worse, only to into depression. Don’t give in! To remain optimistic during itive ways to be encouraging will be measured. damage the Presidents chanc- Count your quarantine bless- a pandemic will help us all during times of mass discour- A television journalist I deep- es for re-election. Think about ings! weather the storm, survive and agement is not just helpful but ly respect (and there’s not many the negative impact of a reces- I work full-time as a writer. I once again thrive as it passes. is an honorable calling. left) said last week, “When the sion or depression. Really? love what I do and feel blessed And believe me, this too shall Choose optimism. Act pos- decision is made to end quar- There are people who hate to have a career that I truly pass. itively in thought, word and antine and how the economy is the President enough to wish love and adore. Quarantine, My prayer for us all is that we deed. Make the best of a bad sit- restarted, will determine if the damage to the world economy, in many ways has been per- remain positive and optimistic uation and we may look back President is re-elected or not.” unemployment, loss of homes fect for me. A major publish- during the worst of times. In at this time in history and say He didn’t say so, but I think the and even suicide? Regardless er is looking at my new book, doing so we’ll usher back into we virtually held hands and same decisions will apply to of your political leanings, there “Fragrance of Lilacs,” and our world, and our lives, the together, we positively weath- our governors. is something deeply wrong in claims to love it, but asked for best of times. ered the storm. And when the If they end quarantine too that type of hatred that some a rewrite of an antagonist’s sto- I hope and pray that we all dark clouds break and the sun soon, the virus could explode would wish this kind of dam- ryline. If not for quarantine, use this time to accomplish the once again rushes in, our atti- again. As we lead up to the elec- age and destruction. it may have taken months to things we previously wished tude in the worst of times will tion, the death rate will climb. I’m still old school. I pray for accomplish, and in the process, we’d have had the time to make us better people. If quarantine remains too long, and support the President and given the publisher time to accomplish and enjoy. Gary W. Moore is a free- irreparable damage can be governmental leaders wheth- move on. Instead, quarantine Do not squander this pre- lance columnist, speaker and done to the world economy. We er I voted for them or not. To has given me the time to com- cious opportunity with parti- author of three books includ- are truly in uncharted territo- pray for the success of our plete the rewrite in ten days. san bickering and complaining. ing the award-winning, criti- ry and the decisions made by President, whether he’s your Quarantine has caused my Never in my lifetime of over cally acclaimed, “Playing with our government leaders will choice or not, is to pray for the family to be more deliberate six decades, has it been more the Enemy.” Follow Gary on success of the nation. in contact and communication. important to reach across the Twitter @GaryWMoore721 and TRAINOR at www.garywmoore.com. continued from page A8

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FISKDALE/ Publick House, Sturbridge, MA) from Doryann Garnett, Doryann had a huge and warm heart. STURBRIDGE Carl 1953 to 1964. When he moved to New 60, of Brimfield died She loved nothing more than her fam- N. Lofgren, 89, of York, he worked for General Electric suddenly Saturday ily. She enjoyed a good cup of coffee 7 Crescent Way, Management Co as Executive Chef for April 11 at her home. and sitting around the kitchen table Sturbridge, MA, died, one of their retreat properties. After She was born in sharing a good story. One of her favor- Tuesday April 14 at leaving there he worked for Skitch Palmer to the late ite pastimes was tagsaling, she always UMASS Hospital in Henderson of the Tonight Show, at the Richard+Marlene loved a bargain. She enjoyed taking Worcester. Bird and Bottle Restaurant in Garrison, (Gurski) Garnett. care of “her” lake and planting and He leaves his Wife NY. Coming back to Massachusetts in She leaves behind replanting her shrubs. of 69 years, Rita 1977, he took over the Concession at her husband Paul Funeral services will be private (Martel) Lofgren, 3 daughters, Karen Cohasse Country Club in Southbridge, Skomro of 30 yrs, her daughter and held at a later date with fami- Lofgren of West Dennis, MA, Leslie MA and ran that before opening with Jennifer Tenczar and spouse Jonathan ly. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Lofgren of Worcester, MA and Kim his wife, Rita, the very successful Checka of Charlton, her 2 brothers 48 School St., Webster, MA has been Lofgren of Sturbridge, 2 grandchil- restaurant The Whistling Swan and John Garnett and Richard Garnett entrusted with her arrangements. dren, Heather and her husband Evan The Ugly Duckling in 1982 until selling both of Palmer, her grandson Dylan A guest book is available at www. Harrison and Carl’s new great grand- it in 2002. Checka, and her beloved dogs Gumber shaw-majercik.com where you can child, Louie from Salem, MA and Leah Carl enjoyed traveling throughout and Frankie. post a condolence or light a candle. Mojer of Nantucket. Europe and the USA. Favorite pastimes He was born in Southbridge the son included fishing, golfing, Football and of Edwin and Examala (Malinoski) spending time with his grandchildren. Yvonne Mary Bauman, 72 Lofgren and lived in the area most of Due to the Covid-19 crisis his ser- his life, with a 13 year (1964-77) break vices will be private. Yvonne Mary three brothers, Theodore Wood and in New York. Memorial contributions may be made (Fitzback) Bauman, his wife Prudy, Leo J. Fitzback and his He graduated from Mary E Wells to The Second Chance Animal Shelter, 72 of Brimfield, wife Michelle, and Kenneth Groh. She High School in Southbridge, MA in 373 N Main St. North Brookfield, MA passed away on will be especially missed by her neph- 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force 01535 Thursday, March 12, ews John and Michael Fitzback who where he proudly served his nation for An online guestbook and video 2020 after a long and shared a special bond with her, as well 4 years as a jet mechanic in the Korean tribute are available at www. courageous battle as many other nieces and nephews. War. BelangerFuneralHome.com with cancer. She was Everyone who knew Yvonne liked her He worked as Executive Chef for born in Webster, MA, and she will be missed by many, but Treadway Inns (which is now The daughter of Victoria none more than her dear friend, trav- and Leo J. Fitzback. She graduated eling companion and “sister”, Carol from Bartlett High School and was Staniford. Her daughter, Melissa St. employed as a postal worker for over 25 Martin and her husband, Wilfred L. years at the Post Office in Fiskdale MA. Bauman, predecease her. Send all obituary notices to Yvonne was a lovely, tender- hearted Funeral arrangements are with woman who brought grace and beauty Belanger - Bullard Funeral Home of Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, to everything she touched. She loved to Southbridge, MA. A private service travel and spend time with her grand will be held for the immediate family. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail children. She leaves her son, Daniel Donations in Yvonne’s name can be Bauman and her daughter Jennifer made to Stavros Center for Independent to [email protected] Porter, six grandchildren; Jordan and Living, 210 Old Farm Road, Amherst, Jayce Porter, Shelby, Riley, and Justin MA 01002. Bauman and Victoria Stendrup, her

Like medical pro- ter-in-place model where thus far it has not been tive equipment,” Hyland and what they are doing VENTURE fessionals nationwide, staff have opted to remain needed. Employees have said. “Perhaps the great- throughout this crisis is continued from page A1 several members of the in the home around the already expressed will- est challenge lies in get- truly heroic. I very much Venture team have made clock for 14 days to elim- ingness to staff the center ting the world in general hope that when this is Long before the coro- significant sacrifices inate the risk of people if the need arises. to understand just how over, they all get the rec- navirus paralyzed the over the last month to coming and going.” essential this industry ognition that they have nation, it was a challenge care for those they serve. In addition to the logis- is and how critical it is always deserved.” for agencies across the Additionally, the agen- tical challenges presented to support it – and that country to secure experi- “This industry has, for cy built a quarantine cen- by the outbreak, Venture includes our politicians For more information enced, dedicated employ- a very long time, faced ter in one of its temporar- has also dealt with finan- in Washington.” about the agency, visit ees eager to care for peo- a critical staffing short- ily closed day program cial implications. www.venturecs.org. ple with developmental age, and the people we locations. The center is Added Hyland, disabilities. Venture is have are truly amazing,” designed to house people “The financial chal- “Venture is fortunate to grateful for the experi- Hyland said. “In the vast who have tested positive lenges are daunting, as is employ an incredibly ded- ence and commitment of majority of our homes, for the virus in a comfort- the difficulty we face in icated team of profession- its team. we currently have a shel- able isolated space, but finding personal protec- als in each of our homes, Please help your postal workers stay safe To place a Card of Thanks To the Editor: (CDC) and local health officials. We are proud of the role all We are asking people to not our employees play in process- In-Memoriam, Birthday During these challenging approach our carriers to accept ing, transporting, and deliver- or Anniversary Greeting, times, postal employees are delivery. Let the carrier leave ing mail and packages for the working hard to ensure resi- the mailbox before collecting American public. The CDC, dents stay connected with their the mail. With schools not in World Health Organization, as the deadline is Friday noon world through the mail. Whether session, children should also be well as the Surgeon General it’s medications, a package, a encouraged to not approach a indicate there is currently no for the following week. paycheck, benefits or pension postal vehicle or carrier. evidence that COVID-19 is being (Memoriams will run on the Obituary pages) check, a bill or letter from a spread through the mail. family member, postal workers If a delivery requires a signa- Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) understand that every piece of ture, carriers will knock on the With social distancing, we mail is important. While service door rather than touching the can keep the mail moving while or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). like this is nothing new to us, bell. They will maintain a safe keeping our employees, and the You can add a photo at no additional cost. we need our communities’ help distance, and instead of asking public, safe. with social distancing. for a signature on their mobile device, they’ll ask for the res- Mike Rakes To send by mail, please mail or drop off to For everyone’s safety, our ident’s name. The carrier will District Manager June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., employees are following the leave the mail or package in a U.S. Postal Service – Greater Southbridge, MA 01550. social distancing precautions safe place for retrieval. Boston District recommended by the Centers for Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. Disease Control and Prevention For more information, please call June at 508-909-4062 or email [email protected] (Your Neighbors) and she’ll be happy to help!

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Home TownTToown Service, HELP WANTED MAPLE Town of Spencer own-to-TT own BIG TIME RESULRESULTSLTSTS AUBURN, MA APARTMENT Notice of Job DINING FOR RENT Opportunity Warehouse /Quality/ TABLE SET Summer Seasonal Shipping Associate Warren: Maintenance position CLASSIFIEDS Place y o u r a d t o d a y ! position available. w/insert capability –Sewer department. 3 BR townhouse, Call t o l l ffr e e Corrosion Materials is & 6 chairs. ($15.00/hr). General or v i s i t o ur w e b s i t e an “essential business” appliances, duties required to main- 1-800-536-5836 looking to hire a $350. off-street parking, tain facility grounds, versatile and Coordinating gas heat, properties (mow, trim, conscientious dishwasher. ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Maple Buffet and prune grounds on individual to join our Good rental history. or around Department team. Competitive w/lots of storage. properties, also janito- EXC.SOLID 68” L SHAPED FURNITURE FOR SALE Good location. OAK DESK dinning room set with salary & benefits. $125. $1100/mo. rial, and custodial as LHF return 48” Power HUTCH like new perfect con- Apply at required.) 010 FOR SALE center with hutch lights & 2 glass TRAC VAC dition. Bar with 3 stools. $425 for both. This is a part time posi- doors & Bk case. Must See. Stereo Equipment Model 385-IC/385LH Original price $2200. now in like www. Call Dave tion and offers no bene- Love seat and chairs and Used Once corrosionmaterials. Call Ed @ ABOVE GROUND new condition $1595. Misc items. 508-234-7252 Best Offer 413-262-5082 fits. High school diplo- OVAL POOL 5 drawers & 2 file drawers with com/careers 413-436-8750. ma or general education used 12 seasons. key lock. Pictures available on degree (GED); some re- 15 x 24 all aluminum. facebook.Click on messenger BEAR CAT GOING OUT Walk around deck, patio, then. Paulette lated experience and/or OF BUSINESS: VAC-N-CHIP PRO privacy fence.All equipment in- 508-765-1231 training preferred. Fa- Beauty Salon equipment for IMMEDIATE HIRE: cluded, including electric heater. & VAC PRO miliarity with operating FIREWOOD sale: 2 Salon Booths, 2 Needs liner and 3/4 Seasoned/standing dead ceramic shampoo sinks, 2 Models 72085, 72285, and maintaining small bottom rail.$1,200 T T hard wood custom cut to your Belvedere shampoo/styling 72295 motorized equipment Call 508-476-1467 specs. Delivered to your home. chairs,1 styling chair with pneu- Used Twice Brook eld, MA (pop. 3,600) and general building 12”-14” $300 per cord. 16-18” matic pump,2 realistic hair dry- Best Offer and grounds mainte- ARTICLES FOR SALE $260 per cord. ers, 2 xtra wide dryer chairs. CALL Call: 508-282-0232 Responsibilities include the town’s investments, cash nance practices. Valid Nordic Track Exerciser-$300 Sold (508)765-5763 separately or as a package. management, debt service management, issuance of bonds Massachusetts Driv- Epson Photo Printer FOR SALE TO SEE COME TO Cd/DVD with program Baldwin Electric Prices negotiable. Must be out and administration of payroll, including fringe benets and er’s License required. of building $650 Player Piono 22 TAFT ST. 2ND FLR related personnel requirements. 32 – 36 hrs/wk, competitive Must be a minimum Car or Truck Sunroof Includes 40 rolls. Best offer. by March 3, 2020 in SOUTHBRIDGE, MA of 18 yrs. old. Sub- $100 Southbridge, must see. pay and full benets. Municipal experience required. 774-232-9382 mit application letter, Rollup School Map Call 774-452-0166 FOR SALE $50 Full job description and qualications are posted on the resume and standard Brand new8ft Leers Cap. Fits a Many Chairs HOME SEWING TREES/FIELDSTONE: Town website: brook eldma.us. town application form 8ft bed for 2016 $25 each. S U P P L I E S Trees- Evergreens, Excellent and under. $850 Please submit e-mail cover letter and resume to to Town Administrator, Electric Fireplace including a large assortment of Privacy Border. Hemlocks- call 508-909-6070 157 Main Street, Spen- $140 fabrics in both prints and solids Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for selectmen@brook eldma.us. to choose from. Also includes cer, MA 01562; or visit 2 Antique Printing Presses FOR SALE $99. Colorado Blue Spruce Or mail to: Manufacturing1885- Four snow tires choices of a variety of laces, (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. New www.spencerma.gov. $1500 each. (2 are brand new) trims, sequins and beads etc. England Fieldstone e Board of Selectmen Open until filled. Re- Please call Call: Size: 205 60R 16 Round/Flat, Excellent Retaining c/o 6 Central Street view begins immediate- 508-764-4458 Mounted on Ford Rims 413-436-5073. Wallstone. $25/Ton $500 Brook eld, MA 01506 ly. Subject to funding. ITEM FOR SALE: (508) 278-5762 Evening (508)779-0120 EEO Employer. Antique Dark Wood 5 Drawer Leave name and phone num- VERMONT CASTINGS 265 FUEL/WOOD 448 FURNITURE Bunn My Cafe single cup Bureau ber. WOOD STOVE 300 HELP WANTED Interviews will be brewer $75 Oak bookcase size 34inch. long 19wide FOR SALE by 48 High $95 Black enamel model vigilent conducted when 3”x3” 3 shelves $50 508 GREEN & SEASONED SOLID OAK Janome Sowing/ Embroidery Pictures of items available by Great condition. 320-7230 FIREWOOD: Cut, Split & Deliv- 310 GENERAL HELP RECTANGULAR possible due to cur- Machine. Includes: all feet, email at: CALL 508-943-5352 ered. Green Wood Lots DINING TABLE rent health concerns Hoops software. $2,995. Call [email protected] WANTED Wanted. Call Paul (508) 769- about 35 yrs old in sturdy condi- 860-774-5714 and leave a mes- 508-434-0630 CANON CAMERA 2351 tion but could use a light sand- AE-1 MANUAL sage. FOSTER PARENTS ITEMS FOR SALE Air 100 GENERAL ing on top to With Lens and Flash WANTED: Seeking Quality FOR SALE conditiontioner-$50, refresh Asking $75. 52 mm UV 35 mm 52 mm Homes Throughout Central LINCOLN WELDER wirlpool refrigerater-$100 CALL (508)637-1698 Zoom II 284 LOST & FOUND MA To Provide Foster Care Gas portable, electric start Water Heater-$600, Table 62 mm UV model 202 107 MISC. FREE To Children In Need. 24/7 150 amps. 110-220. saw-$40, Pool table-$400, PETS 35-70 mm 1007773 Support. Generous Reim- $300 Air Hookey table- $400, Ver- Asking $150.00 Free construction wood and bursement. $1000 Sign-On CALL: 508-248-7063 fiene Fridge- $500, Kitchen OR BEST OFFER kindling wood; beams, ply- Bonus. Call For Details. 500 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE stove-$100, windows/door: 1-774-230-7555 wood, 2x4x, 2x6s, 2x8s, good Did you find Devereux Therapeutic Fos- LINCOLN WELDER Triple casement: $150, for woodstoves, not for building. your pet? ter Care. (508)829-6769 Tombstone Style. Plug in. Double hung $50, Dead Clean. Delivery possible. Ask for 250 amps. light-$100, Pitcher window- J.D. 413-262-5082 Or find a home 550 MOBILE HOMES $250 $ 1 0 0 , DINING ROOM TABLE AND CALL: 508-248-7063 Teratone door-$100, Double for one? HUTCH Hung-$150, Casement-$50, Trailer For Sale w/enclosed porch FOR SALE MAKE A OFFER: Maple w/ movable glass tops Double Hung Replacement loacted at Indian Ranch, Web- kitchen table with four chairs for protection. $25. Dump trailer 5kCall ster, Site:G13. Completely fur- and a side table. Inversion naished, All appliances included important to us. It’s 60” Long X 36” Wide 757-7055106. Table and Ellipticle and 3 important to you, If it’s 6 Chairs LIKE NEW A MUST 200 GEN. BUSINESS & extras, Refrigerator, book cases. Call 508885- Over/under Wash/dry, AC/Heat. StonebridgePress.com S E E QUALITY 6570 View at www.indianranch.com. Asking $500.00 bicycles,pictures,crystal wine 400 SERVICES glasses,porcelain dolls,fig- Contact Arthur or Sage 508- for ALL 1-774-230-7555 FOR SALE Remote control 205 BOATS 892-4578 urines,lawn Airplanes some with motors. mowers,bookcases and girls Eagle Magna 3 plus Fish MIRROCRAFT 12 FOOT”V” 442 LICENSED DAY DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. toys for sale. locator. Still in box. BOTTOM. MINNKOTA LET US KNOW!!! got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- CALL: 860-204-6264 CARE Panasonic Base with MAXXUM 40 POUND 3324 stamps wanted. Please call us so that we speakers. 774-241-0027 THRUST, VARIABLE ************************* REESE 16K SLIDING FIFTH can take your ad The Commonwealth of WHEEL HITCH $375 DRIVE,VERY LOW HOURS. 3 FREE ITEMS SEATS WITH PEDESTALS out of the paper... Massachusetts Office of Child ENCYLOPEDIA or BO. ALSO WEIGHT Britannica- Large Picture Frame, Portable .OARS,ANCHOR,TRAILER, Care Services requires that all DISTRIBUTION HITCH, for Town-To-Town 24 volume 9th edition(1880) Air Conditioning Unit-plus much SPARE TIRE . ALL VERY ads placed in the newspaper for class C receiver on car or leather bound with marbled more GOOD CONDI- Classifieds child care (daycare) in your truck $300 or BO. call john edges. Excellent Condition. Please call 508-340-6701 for in- TION.$1500.00.CALL 508-987- 508-909-4111 home include your license num- $500. call 860-774-1871 formation 508 244 9699 0386 LEAVE MESSAGE. ber A Real Keeper 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 2014 HARLEY HONDA CX 500 Local DAVIDSON custom 1981with windshiled 725 AUTOMOBILES (low rider). Accessories added: and engine guard. News windshield, crash bar, saddle Has 24,500 miles. FOR SALE bags. 5300 good condition. 2003 Toyota Tundra with extra babied miles and care. Wife no longer rides. cap. 2 wheel drive. 185k. asking Silver metallic. Recorded 100% $2,000 or B.O. $4,000 mechanically sound by Shel- 508-892-3649 Call 774-262-9085 don’s of Auburn. Bike is truly new condition. 750 CAMPERS/ VEHICALS FOR SALE 1999 Call 508-414-9134 F150 118k miles. 4x4 single for showing. Firm $12,000 as TRAILERS cab stepside capt. chairs bike is MINT! Loaded Red with Cap 2008 TRAILER $4,000. 2002 Chevy Silver- FOR SALE FOUND HERE! ado 2500 HD black long bed- load rite 2 place ATV Trailer. loaded with plow. Low mil- New tires. Asking lige. 67 thousand. $7500. $1,000 or best offer. Would consider partial trade. CONTACT Call Mike 508-752-7474. 508-248-3707 and leave a message.

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Publish Date: May 8, 2020 Deadline date: Friday, May 1 @ 5 pm

We would like to honor all Mothers and Grandmothers in the May 8th issue. The deadline for honors is Friday, May 4 at 5 pm. Cost is just $20 per 2.4”x 2” B&W block. In the Spencer New Leader, Auburn News or Sturbridge/Charlton Villager SAMPLE: EXACT SIZE

Mom, Of all the moms in all the world, nothing BY BRO. VINCENZO JIMMY FALZONE allowing lodges to gather online so as Zoom meeting schedule. The instruc- brings me more not to do any official business. The tions put forth the Meeting I.D. # pro- SOUTHBRIDGE — With Gov. Baker’s meetings are by invitations only to vided by the host and the password to happiness than to stay at home advisory and mandatory members and hosted by certain officers gain access to the meeting. The host know you’re ours. social distancing in effect, no groups of the Lodge. Quinebaug Lodge is tak- recognizes the attendee and allows this With love from larger than 10 can meet through May ing advantage of the different types of person into the meeting. 4. Some Freemasons in Massachusetts technology on the web to choose from John, Mary, and are choosing to work at home, to be and has chosen Zoom Meeting to do our This type of new technology adopt- Jennifer with family and playing it safe. But video and audio-conferencing services ed by our lodge demonstrates the for- most of all, listening to our Governor, from the safety of their homes. Some ward-thinking progress needed to allow who is doing an incredibly awesome job members with computer savvy skills members to stay in touch and gather as Please email a photo and a during this crisis to save people’s lives. have accepted the invitation by our friends in a safe environment in these Master Wor. Chris Kanz. The members difficult times. special message or an The Grand Masonic Lodge of are sent an e-mail with a link for the In Loving Remembrance Massachusetts, located in Boston, is message if deceased to [email protected]; OR mail or drop off to ALL WE KNOW IS LOCAL ~ StonebridgePress.com June Simakauskas Stonebridge Press 25 Elm Street, P. O. Box 90 Southbridge, MA 01550.

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WHITCO WILL REMAIN OPEN as we are deemed an essential provider. If you need anything please stop in or call 508-885-9343. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, freezers for same-day 430 Main St., Oxford, MA We repair all makes and models of Garage Doors pickup or next-day delivery and of course toys and bikes for the kids! and Electronic Openers • Broken Springs Replacement Sections • Broken Cable Spring Remote problems WEBER CHI Factory Discount Black Friday ANY 2 sided steel insulated Garage Door GRILL Pricing Offer expires 4/30/20 SALE On All $ 00 Per Appliances DOOR 55” 18 CU. FT. SAMSUNG DELUXE GE FRONT LOAD 50 OFF SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR GAS STOVE WASHER R-value 9.65-16, 8 STD colors, 3 Panel OVER Reg. $48900 Reg. $59900 Reg. $79900 Reg. $69900 Designs prices start at $645.00 plus tax $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 BEFORE $50.00 Savings 369 569 629 649 1000 BIKES 1700 LG MAYTAG EXP. 4/30/20 LG SELF CLEANING WASHER TOP IN SMOOTH TOP OR DRYER WASHER Reg. $64900 $ 00 Reg. $74900 Reg. 699 $ 99 10% OFF $64999 $44999 549 STOCK Residential Garage door & Electrical Operator Servicer BIKE SALE EXP. 4/30/20 WE REPAIR BIKES Sales • Service • Installation PRICES GOOD WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Hours: : Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm INSTANT FINANCING UP TO $10,000 Sunday Noon- 7pm 800-605-9030 508-987-8600 140 Main St., Spencer, MA Visa/Master Card Accepted Check www.whitcosales for special coupon WHITCO 508-885-9343 Family Dining & Gift Guide Please continue to frequent your local restaurants by ordering take-out or purchasing gift cards. Together we will get through this.

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