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Local children have fun See the new downtown Spencer learning at Vacation at upcoming Bible School Street Party

BY KEVIN FLANDERS vendors and activities for the STAFF WRITER entire family. SPENCER – If you haven’t A stage will face Mechanic seen the many recent changes Street, and a dance floor will made to the downtown district, be set up in the middle of the you’re invited to attend the street. ultimate party this month with For guests who haven’t been friends and family. to Spencer in a few years, it Set for Saturday, Aug. 24, the might take a while to recog- Spencer Street Party represents nize the downtown corridor. a collaboration between town With several projects recently officials, business owners, and completed and others under- local artists. The debut event way, downtown accessibili- will bring the entire communi- ty is much improved. As the ty together for an arts festival town continues to revamp and that not only celebrates local reenergize its downtown dis- artists and businesses, but also trict, officials hope that art and showcases the new-look down- entertainment will play a vital town corridor. role. Spencer leaders envision The street party will take the new-look downtown district place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring a vibrant community Activities will include live of artists and creators doing music all day, food and craft business in town. Selectmen vendors, a beer garden, interac- also want to put their town on tive experiences, appearances the map when it comes to new from nonprofit organizations, artisanal and creative events Kevin Flanders and performance art experi- like the street party. ences. Family activities will Youngsters sing along to the music. But the changes are far from be held inside Richard Sugden complete in the town center. Public Library, located just BY KEVIN FLANDERS This year’s VBS theme was “Roar: Life is Officials announced in June STAFF WRITER across Route 9. Wild and God is Good.” Thanks to the help that the Sugden Block building “Many people have been of several volunteers, the church was dec- has been sold to 117 Spencer, BROOKFIELD – The words school and working hard to make this orated with a medley of jungle and animal LLC, a private development summer don’t often evoke enjoyable mem- street party a success,” said scenes. The vividness and creativity of VBS group. The organization ories, but several local kids are learning Selectman Ralph Hicks. “I am scenes have come a long way over the years, includes the owner of Mexicali while having fun each year at Brookfield wishing for a sunny day so that church officials said, and volunteers always Grill, which occupies the build- Congregational Church. the fruits of their labor can be step up to help. ing’s first floor. The popular Last week, BCC held its annual Vacation seen by many people.” Volunteers this year had to contend with downtown restaurant will be Bible School program. Dozens of students The festival will require the a weekend of 100-degree days, but that didn’t expanded as part of the build- from several area communities took part in closure of Mechanic Street and deter them from painting multiple props and ing’s redevelopment, which the program, which is open to kids from all Wall Street for the afternoon. arranging them throughout the church. The will also include the creation churches and even those who don’t attend Barnstorm Cycles and other painting began back in April, and volunteers of 16 apartments on the upper a church. The goal is to provide kids with downtown businesses will be two floors. uplifting messages in a fun environment. heavily involved in the event Please Read BIBLE SCHOOL, page ­A7 with promotional programs, which will feature several Please Read STREET PARTY, page ­A6 North Brookfield resident is truly Lucky For Life

NORTH BROOKFIELD – When drawing which took place on July seventh prize of $25,000 per year Alfred Thibeault purchased a lot- 11. for life won this year alone on tery ticket at a convenience store Thibeault elected to receive a Lucky for Life ticket sold by last month, he never imagined it his prize in the form of a one- the Massachusetts State Lottery. would make him a winner for life. time payment of $390,000 (before Officials have not announced how Thibeault, who lives in town, taxes). He purchased his winning much the local winner will take was announced by lottery officials Quic Pic ticket at the Cumberland home after taxes. last week as the winner of $25,000 Farms store located at 225 Main Lucky for Life tickets are sold Courtesy Photo per year for life. The prize was St. in town. The store will receive at $2 each at stores throughout earned after the first five num- a $5,000 bonus from the state in the state. Drawings are held every bers on his Lucky for Life tick- recognition of its sale. Monday and Thursday at 10:38 p.m. Local lottery winner Alfred Thibeault and the store from et matched those selected in the Thibeault’s win marks the which he purchased his ticket are both feeling lucky. Haston Library welcomes Henry the Juggler

BY KEVIN FLANDERS have the financial assistance from local STAFF WRITER organizations to support creative endeav- ors like Lappen’s visit. NORTH BROOKFIELD – It can some- “The North Brookfield Cultural Council times be difficult for local performers to provided funds to have this wonderful juggle the demands of a busy schedule, program. We appreciate all of their sup- but Henry the Juggler is always up for the port,” said children’s librarian Rosemary challenge. Mackenzie. The performer visited Haston Free Public In addition to his juggling, Lappen also Library on July 27, showing off his range of hosts workshops involving the apprecia- talents to youngsters and families in atten- tion and understanding of the avian world. dance. Also known as Henry Lappen, the He creates masks and uses comic portray- performer is not only known for his jug- als to help young guests learn about birds gling, but also balancing several items in and their habitats. seemingly impossible feats. During his July To learn more about Lappen and his 27 performance, he balanced everything offerings, visit www.henrylappen.com. from batons to crutches, wowing guests of Meanwhile, the Haston Free Public all ages. Even a few lucky audience mem- Library continues its busy summer sched- Kevin Flanders Photos bers and library officials were invited to Henry the Juggler, also known as Henry Lappen, wows guests with his impressive take part in the act. juggling feats. For library officials, it means a lot to Please Read JUGGLER, page ­A6 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 2, 2019

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Vehicles are lined up and ready for viewing. Buddy Stocks, nine, of North Brookfield, back, with his six-year-old brother Campbell. A green custom Ford F-150.

Perhaps a future classic car owner, Spencer’s Xander Varner gets a look at the many vehi- cles. Vehicles of all makes and models are spread across the lot. Dozens of unique vehicles enter the grounds.

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from 10:30 am -4:30 pm. their child. (Younger siblings from 10:30 am -4:30 pm. Spencer Historical Society. Teen Mania: Our second are welcome to lap sit with annual Are You Smarter Than Toddler Storytime: Are you Investigation into fatal three-way crash continues

EAST BROOKFIELD – Police con- when he struck Lavallee’s Dodge sedan Auburn’s Laurie Soponski, suffered pass using the oncoming traffic lane. tinue to investigate the three-vehicle head-on, East Brookfield Police said. minor injuries after her car was struck Stretching from Sturbridge to Spencer, wreck on Route 49 last week that caused Nardone was ejected from his vehi- following the initial collision. the road has seen multiple fatal wrecks two fatalities and a serious injury. cle and pronounced dead at the scene. East Brookfield Police Lt. William in recent years. The collision occurred on July 23 at Lavallee was also pronounced dead, Gregoire said the investigation is ongo- Police in all three towns continue to 11:30 a.m., resulting in the deaths of and his passenger, Paula Thibault, ing. Witnesses told police that Nardone step up patrols on Route 49. Excessive Joseph Nardone, 61, of Leicester, and was transported to the hospital and had passed another southbound vehicle speed and distracted driving are also Rene Lavallee, 48, of Spencer. Nardone, remained in serious condition as of shortly before the collision. major problems contributing to crash- headed south in his Chevy Impala, was press time. Several additional major accidents es, police said. attempting to pass another southbound The driver of the southbound vehi- on Route 49 in recent years were vehicle near the Spencer town line cle Nardone was attempting to pass, also caused by drivers attempting to Leicester Library closes Spencer Parks summer reading program with & Rec hosting pizza party summer LEICESTER – After a fun summer of reading, local youngsters are invited to discuss their favorite titles during concert series a pizza party this month at Leicester Public Library. SPENCER — The Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission The party will take place on Thursday, is sponsoring its annual summer concert series at the pavil- Aug. 15, at noon. Registration is required ion at Powdermill Park and at the beach at Luther Hill Park. to attend, and all kids who completed These parks with their playgrounds provide the perfect set- summer reading are welcome to attend. ting for a series of concerts designed to promote family fun and provide a positive step forward in improving Spencer’s cultural quality of life. The project is supported in part by a grant from the Spencer Arts Council (a local agency support- ed by the Massachusetts Cultural Council) and the Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission. The series concludes will a day long musical/family fun festival sponsored by the Senior Center craft Spencer Exchange Club. Bringing of lawn chairs is advised. The concert dates are as follows: fair cancelled Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. at Powdermill Park: Jumpin’ Juba-This group mixes regional styles of blues from Chicago, Memphis SPENCER — The Aug. 10 Craft and New Orleans together with rootsy rock and roll. The and Vendor Fair at the Spencer music is seasoned with jazz, folk, calypso, and Latin flavors. Senior Center Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. at Luther Hill Park Beach: Wolfsoul- Enjoy has been cancelled. classic rock while relaxing at the beach! The ‘60s dinner dance is still on, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m.: The Bad Tickers at Powdermill Park- This and tickets can be purchased at the musical group performs a selection of music over the decades Senior Center until Aug. 5. all over Central Massachusetts. From blues to bluegrass, pop to rock, country to punk, and everything in between, the Bad Tickers play it from the heart! Aug. 24 from Noon to 5 p.m. at Powdermill Park : Family Music Festival sponsored by the Spencer Exchange Club. Come and enjoy a day of family fun activities while enjoying some great tunes from various artists.

Office of Sen. Anne Gobi announces August office hours REGION — Lucas McDiarmid, aide to Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), will be holding office hours throughout the dis- trict during the month of August. Constituents and town offi- cials are invited to meet to express any concerns, ideas and issues they have. Attendants should RSVP to Lucas at Lucas. [email protected] or by phone at (413) 324-3082. Town attendance is not restricted to residents of those towns. Tuesday Aug. 6 10-11 a.m. – Warren Senior Center 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Brimfield Senior Center 1-2 p.m. – Wales Senior Center

Wednesday Aug. 7 11 a.m.-noon - West Brookfield Senior Center 12:30-1:30 p.m. – New Braintree Town Hall 2-3 p.m. – Brookfield Town Hall 6-7 p.m. – Ashby Town Hall

RONNIE’S SEAFOOD Monday Aug. 12 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Paxton Senior Center Rt. 31 ChaRlton Depot Noon-1 p.m. – Spencer/Howe Village 1:30-2:30 p.m. – East Brookfield Municipal Offices “Proudly serving the community for over 45 years” Tuesday Aug. 13 1/4 lb Lobster Rolls • Clam Fritters 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Sturbridge Senior Center Whole Belly Clams • Shrimp • Scallops Noon-1 p.m. - Rutland Senior Center Clam Strips • Haddock • Clam Chowder Wednesday Aug. 14 Hamburgers • Hot Dogs • Chicken Tenders 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Oakham Senior Center Hand-cut Fries • Kids Meals • Ice Cream & More 11 a.m.-noon – North Brookfield Senior Center Over 30 flavors of hard ice cream & soft serve 1-2 p.m. – Holland Town Hall

Monday Aug. 26 Lunch Specials 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Charlton Senior Center 11-2pm Tuesdays-Fridays 2-3 p.m. – Monson Town Hall

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NORTH BROKFIELD — It’s “Back to School” themed dis- hard to believe that it’s already play tables with brightly pat- time to start preparing for terned backpacks, lunchboxes, back to school. Nevertheless, notebooks, pencil cases, and for North Brookfield Savings various other fun supplies they Bank that is exactly what they were provided with. are planning to do, as they announce the August 1st start “We hope everyone will stop of their popular Back to School by to see the Back to School Supply Drive. With the help of Supply Drive display in our the community, the Bank is branches and make a contri- committed to helping local stu- bution,” said Assistant Vice dents to start the school year President/Marketing Manager off feeling confident, excited Caitlin O’Connor. “We fre- and prepared to learn. quently have children visit our branches who are excited to see North Brookfield Savings the colorful school supplies set- Bank will be collecting school up and it often becomes a per- supplies and monetary dona- fect learning opportunity for tions at branch locations parents doing their banking to in North Brookfield, East discuss the topics of generosity Brookfield, West Brookfield, and gratitude with them.” Ware, Belchertown, Palmer and Three Rivers. All dona- Some suggested school tions collected will be deliv- supply donation items that ered to local public schools to can be dropped at any North be distributed to school chil- Brookfield Savings Bank dren who do not have the need- branch location are: ed supplies to start their year. Courtesy Photo • New Backpacks “It is North Brookfield North Brookfield Savings Bank Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager & Consumer Loan Manager Cindy • Lunchboxes Savings Bank’s pleasure to Fountain, Assistant Vice President/Marketing Manager Caitlin O’Connor, Supervisor Jessica Shimansky and • Spiral Notebooks once again host the Back to Senior Vice President/Human Resources Director Andrea Healy proudly display some of the school supplies • Pocket Folders School Supply Drive and work donated in 2018 by generous community members, customers and NBSB employees through the North • 12” Standard Rulers with our local neighbors and Brookfield branch. • #2 Pencils businesses to support the youth have all of the needed supplies played their dedication. The • Pencil Sharpeners of our communities,” said to start their school year off North Brookfield Savings Bank kicked off the fundraiser • Pencil Case Senior Vice President/Human with confidence, we are help- Bank is committed to excel- by purchasing $500 in supplies • Colored Pencils Resources Director Andrea ing them to have a successful lence and the support of their which were distributed to each • Washable Markers Healy. “Returning to school school year. We are extremely local communities. The Back branch. In an effort to promote • Erasers can be a very exciting time appreciative of the generosity to School Supply Drive fund- the fundraiser and encourage • Glue Sticks for children and families but it shown in past years and hope raiser, which aids in the suc- those visiting the branch to • Scissors can also be overwhelming. By another successful fundraiser cess of students, is one of the donate, Bank employees are • Tissues working together to ensure the this year!” many ways the Bank has dis- having fun setting up their children in our communities Lake Wickaboag to get treatments Aug. 6 and 15 WEST BROOKFIELD – The West Brookfield Board Swimming, fishing and boating 1 day – Aug. 6 Members of the LWPA will notify boaters and of Health along with Lake Wickaboag Preservation Livestock watering for 2 days- Aug. 6 & 7 swimmers by placing signs on streets leading to the Association (LWPA), have announced that on Direct Drinking for four days-August 6, 7, 8, and 9 lake and by placing red flag buoys on the lake. As Tuesday, Aug. 6, Lake Wickaboag will receive an Irrigation for 6 days-Aug. 6, 7, 8 9, 10, and 11 part of their education program, they will also send a algaecide application to treat for algae. A spot herbi- reminder to residents through the local cable access cide treatment for selected nuisance weeds may also A second algaecide treatment will be conducted on channel before the application begins. occur on that day. Thursday, Aug. 15. The use of the lake’s water will be restricted as follows: If you need additional information, please feel free SOLitude Lake Management, the contractor hired to contact SOLitude Lake Management, at (508) 885- by the West Brookfield Board of Health to apply the Swimming, fishing and boating 1 day – Aug. 15 0101. herbicide and algaecide, has requested that the use of Livestock watering 1 day – Aug. 15 the lake’s water be restricted as follows: Direct Drinking 1 day – Aug. 15 Irrigation 1 day – Aug. 15 Advantage Truck Group names 508-764-9901 Daniel D’Alessio Employee of the Year Salon769.com SHREWSBURY — Advantage Truck Group (ATG) in Shrewsbury names West Brookfield resident Daniel D’Alessio as its 2018 Employee of the Year, an award that recognizes dedi- cation to the company’s core values of Rehydrate, Replenish and teamwork, commitment, excellence and integrity. 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Elijah Cummings. and his attacks on the social fabric of President, but he never fails to shock He wrote this: “Cumming District the United States are racially moti- us all. There are two theories of how is a disgusting, rat and rodent infest- vated. Trump could win the 2020 election. ed mess. If he spent more time in Using the word «infested» invokes [Recently], Trump attacked four One theory is that he drives the Baltimore, maybe he could help discriminatory tropes that have long congresswomen, women of color, by Democratic party so far to the left that clean up this very dangerous & filthy been used to describe marginalized calling them a variety of names and people in the center while still dislik- place…” and “No human being would groups. Even when not describing telling them to go back to their home ing Trump, feel they have no choice want to live there.” people directly, as in Trump›s tweets countries. Of course, they are all U.S. but to vote for them. By attacking the Infested… That is usually reserved about crime and vermin, the word Citizens and all won elections to rep- squad, he forces the entire Democratic to references to rodents and insects. connotes the idea the that a place is resent their home districts. Three of party to embrace the squad and shifts We have seen the President use that being degraded by people — dirty and them were born in the U.S., one was the entire party to the left. The other term to refer to black and brown mem- undesirable people, in his eyes — who naturalized. theory is that he wins because the bers of Congress before. He asked don›t belong there. economy is doing so well and people four members of Congress, all U.S. To suggest that majority black dis- Many have asked what this says hold their nose as they cast their ballot citizens, three of whom were born in tricts within the United States, within about racism and the answer is that for Trump. This theory would mean the United States, to “go back to the the original 13 colonies, are unfit for the tweets were racist, the defense laying low which isn’t Trump’s style totally broken and crime infested plac- human habitation is simply racist. To and doubling down was racist, and so he is going with option 1. Option 1 es where they came.” Infested… A suggest that the duly elected represen- the initial silence from Republicans is also dividing the country on racial week before his inauguration, he crit- tative in congress from that district was because they needed time to re-as- fault lines in such a way that no can- icized John Lewis by saying he should should leave Washington and go fight sess whether they should uphold the didate from either party was irrespon- spend more time in his district which crime like a superhero in a cape is values that used to bind all of us or sible enough to entertain in the last 50 Trump described as crime infested either racist or represents a total mis- blindly support Trump. Most, but not years. instead of serving his constituents in understanding of civics. I am willing all, decided they would be racist too Washington (which is of course the job to give Trump the benefit of the doubt for political expedience. The tweets When the crowd at his rally started he was elected and paid to do). – I assume he doesn’t fully understand were a pretty clear example of racist chanting “send her back” in reference Donald Trump has Tweeted more Rep. Cummings role in our govern- language. to a U.S. Citizen who was elected to than 43,000 times. He has insulted ment and the job he was elected and serve her district in congress Trump thousands of people, many different paid to do, which is represent his dis- Trump wants to make this elec- was on camera clearly relishing in types of people. When he uses the trict’s interests in Washington. tion about what America is. He has a it. Then he said he was against the word “infested,” it seems to only be Those that will continue to sup- vision of America that is xenophobic. crowd, only to reverse again and beam directed at black and brown people. In port this so-called President, or more Trump’s vision has the good people of about the crowd’s patriotism. I never 2014, he referred to the Ebola epidemic accurately Russian stooge, I am not the heartland threatened by outsiders, cease to be amazed but in retrospect in Africa as an infestation. In 2018, he necessarily inclined to give the benefit Muslims, and people who don’t look I shouldn’t be. “Lock her up” was so referred to California’s withdrawal of of the doubt. Some are ignorant; some like them. His vision is nostalgic, out of line, and Third World banana National Guard troops from our bor- delude themselves, but most know bet- looking backward to the past. It’s republic, to chant towards a political der as promoting a “crime infested & ter and power through it. a vision of a white America. The opponent that “Send her back” is mild. breeding concept.” thought that Protestants created this Exiling political opponents isn’t as The President ended his Tweet Terrance Washington country, and the rest of us are here by bad as incarcerating them I suppose. with a hashtag, #BlacksforTrump2020, their sufferance. This is the national Spencer story Trump wants to tell. In my view, the real story here is not Donald Trump. The real story is It is up to the rest of us to tell his supporters. We’ve all known for a better story of America. We’re a years that he’s a racist and a narcis- Please turn to A8, & A9 for more universalistic country defined by our sist. We’ve known for years that he future, what we’re building, and not wants to rule autocratically. We’ve Letters to the Editor our past. We’re a country that’s had a known for years that he has no respect mission to cross frontiers and we con- for norms, standards, and rule of law. tinue to strive. One of our great com- We knew he wanted to jail political missions is to create a mass multi-cul- opponents and now he’s expanded into tural democracy where people of all exile. What disturbs me is his support- races can be united in one democratic ers. Trump is a White Nationalist and process. a Fascist wannabe. I remember that a lot of ordinary Germans and hard What Donald Trump is trying to working families supported the Nazi do is make the most extreme progres- party in the early years. The Nazis sives on the left the “running mate” ruled for five years before rescinding of whoever the eventual Democratic citizenship from Jewish Germans and nominee is. He is doing his best to eight years before genocide. define the Democratic party national- David Rosenberg ly by its leftmost freshman members. Spencer He knows that if the 2020 election is a referendum on who he is and his fail- McRae is misplacing the blame for his sadness on women To the Editor: in earlier times legally could be beaten Your cries are heard, Mr. McRae, or killed. Shakespeare points this out and yes, your brilliance is wasted on all too well. most here, but please do not blame women for your sadness. Acquiescence is no longer used in our vocabulary Mr. McRae. As you know, throughout his- Please look elsewhere for the causes North Brookfield’s Mikey Smith, five, learns the basic concepts of juggling from Henry tory, women have fought not to be of your disappointments in MANkind. Lappen. oppressed, misused and abused, even Carol Rizzo to this day, and those who did were Spencer called witches, crazy, evil, a squad and this summer include: JUGGLER Adult coloring group (Mondays from continued from page 1 5:30-6:30 p.m.) ule. A jersey autographed by the entire Story hour (Tuesdays at 10 a.m.) Eastern Conference champion Boston Bruins will be raffled off on Aug. 22. Lego Club (Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 This event is part of a summer reading p.m.) challenge that has taken place through- For more information about upcom- out the summer. 2019-2020 ing programs at the library, call 508- The library also continues to get 867-0208. You can also visit www. BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE strong feedback on its recent robotics NorthBrookfieldLibrary.org, which has boot camp, which enabled students to a complete listing of activities for adults learn about coding and other technol- SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT and kids this summer. ogies. In the Spencer New Leader Regular ongoing events at the library Coming August 23, 2019 Parking for the street party is avail- DEADLINE AUGUST 7th STREET PARTY able in the Price Chopper lot and the continued from page 1 Town Hall lot. An information tent will Reaching 11,500+ households in also be set up for guests to obtain a Officials hope the street party this schedule of all events. Spencer, Leicester & The month will showcase the town to pro- Business sponsors for the street party Brookfields, with drops in Warren too! spective residents and business owners include Barnstorm Cycles, Cornerstone seeking to live and work in Spencer. Bank, Alpha Cars, Dumpster Services, Event organizers thank all volunteers, Webster Bank, Spencer Fairgrounds, There will be a limited amount of COLOR SPACE... sponsors, and vendors who took time Klem’s, Dancing Hammer, Bond out of their schedules to get involved in Construction, Ahearn, Big Y, Mercury front & back of the section. the event and celebrate Spencer. 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Church volunteer Clarence Snyder enjoys a watermelon snack with participants.

Kids enjoy singing and dancing activities.

Volunteers spent several months creating the decorations.

decorations. The 2020 I was a kid. It creates VBS will have a Rocky an environment that is Mountain theme, so be exciting and educational prepared to go mile-high for kids,” Brown told the Kids create fun crafts with the help of volunteers. Elaborate jungle scenes were created by dedicated volun- with your creativity. New Leader. teers. Meanwhile, local The BCC vacation bible youngsters can’t wait for school is unique in that year. The church is split next year’s VBS. Many it opens its doors to stu- BIBLE SCHOOL into several indoor and show off everything they said Donna Brown, who students return each dents from several com- continued from page 1 outdoor stations, where learned during a Friday helps organize the event year, and volunteers munities and churches. students can take part in evening performance in each year. “The kids real- spent an entire week in enjoy giving them the This year, students from such activities as singing, front of friends and fam- ly love it, and our vol- opportunity to learn in a at least six area churches July finalizing the deco- arts and crafts, videos, ily. unteers make all of this rations and transforming unique summer environ- attended VBS. and outside recreation. “This program is all possible.” ment. rooms into jungle scenes. Biblical lessons are inter- about showing how God Church leaders are And the kids always “I never had a vaca- spersed into each activ- helps us overcome obsta- already seeking vol- tion bible school when enjoy the themes each ity, and kids are able to cles in miraculous ways,” unteers for next year’s

Security announced that several LPD patrol units will of reporting to state and federal agencies. New technology to be installed in receive technology called Motor Vehicle Automated Each patrol unit will be outfitted with a printer, Citation and Crash System. The technology benefits which will eliminate the need for officers to fill out an officer’s ability to capture pertinent information accident exchange forms by hand and then enter Leicester police cruisers about a crash or motor vehicle violation and quickly information into the system later. The technology also print necessary documentation. This reduces the makes it easier for data to be exchanged between law LEICESTER – The police department recently length of exposure to potential roadside hazards for enforcement agencies. announced that it has been given the green light for officers and drivers involved in accidents. The technology is expected to be installed in the new technologies in its cruisers. The technology allows for streamlined data collec- cruisers by the fall. The state’s Executive Office of Public Safety and tion, improved data quality, and improved timeliness

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Brendan Berube Editor Unanswered question, part 3 a new child? To the Editor: zens. Delegates to the Constitution Ms. Rizzo, I apologize I was not in Philadelphia signed our present able to answer your question to your Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. There Consider these Editorial liking, satisfaction; as for president are 27 Constitutional Amendments. Trump not respecting my beliefs and Our Constitutional Republic that of the many Christians and non is a state in which the people and financial moves Christians beliefs, president Trump is their elected representatives hold the doing exactly what he was elected to power. We are a republic, not a If a new do respecting and supporting our spir- democracy; we have a government of Financial child has itual and physical needs by providing the people, our voice and our votes, entered your Don’t Focus work, protecting all the citizens of this not a democratic socialist people life, you are country from foreign intruders, immi- ruled, governed by the government. no doubt full grants who want to enter this country President Trump and the peo- JEFF of joy today BURDICK sweat the illegally, our economy is doing very ple who elected him want to remain and hopes for well, and, president Trump is making a Republic Nation, a government by the future. an effort to change the immoral condi- the voice, votes of the people, and yes; And you can tions of this country by respecting the president Trump will keep that alive help make that future a brighter one life of the unborn. for all. Actually, president Trump for your child and your family by small stuff As for actually keeping a could do more for the people, this taking some important steps in these Constitutional Democracy for all, the country if he received support from areas: Most individuals take time during President is not able or willing to the democratic congress. do that. We are a Constitutional I am not sure if this satisfies you, College – Given the consistently the summer months to unwind and sort rising costs of higher education, the of reset after a busy fall, winter and Republic, our present Constitution is answers your question. earlier you start your savings and spring. Summer vibes are usually all a Republic Nation, the Constitution God bless you, God bless investment plans, the better off you about taking things slow and soaking of the United States of America America. will likely be. While it may be diffi- up as much sunshine as possible before has fundamental laws guarantee- Roland Blais ing certain basic rights for the citi- cult to set aside money for education Old Man Winter heads back into the Brookfield neighborhood. Many people who suffer when you’re still a young family, from “burnout” welcome the longer planning to cram at the last minute days and warmer weather; however, is not a good idea. Time is one of your sometimes these three months of frisbee Words to yourself biggest assets, and delaying even a throwing and hanging by the lake aren’t few years can have a big effect on enough. To the Editor: should tell their ‘story’, everyone’s your portfolio’s value. With the go, go, go culture that has A friend of mine once told me, opinion counts, and then finished by In addition, just like regular taken over our society, many people “Don’t waste your time with self-dep- telling me that my opinion doesn’t attendance is crucial for success in find themselves burnt out, to their det- recation, there will be plenty of people mean (radio edit) and that I should school, setting aside money every riment. Experts say people can reverse throughout your life willing to do it just [shut up]. Somewhere, within his month can help make a difference that feeling of burn out and we decided for you.” And, he’s correct… literary masterpiece, I was accused of in reaching your family’s education to share what we have found with our Being a conservative in a state that driving a gas guzzling pickup truck savings goals. Developing a strategy readers. competes with the likes of California with something dangling from the tow for achieving your education savings If work is taking its toll on you, you as to who can Out-Left the other, I hitch representing a certain pair of may need to make some changes there. goal can help you stay on track. And have received my fair share of dag- items, specific to the male anatomy. if you have other goals, such as sav- Experts say that oftentimes, simply gers from, but not limited to, irate I’m just surprised he left out referenc- talking it out with a co-worker or super- ing for retirement, it’s important to liberals. Whether it be in a face to face ing mullets, shotguns, and Budweiser. address how they fit into your overall visor can help to get things off your conversation or a volley from behind So, there it was, whether or not I have financial strategy. chest, especially if the consensus is to a keyboard, the more vial, possibly ever accused myself of being a red- create a healthier work environment. libelous, often angry, most definitely neck in the past, there was someone Insurance – If you did not have Some people have found that the only condescending, and always degrad- willing to categorize me as so because life insurance before, you may want way to cure burnout is to change posi- ing ‘tongue lashings’ have been from my political and social leanings don’t to consider it now. Ask yourself: If tions, however without proper tech- those keyboard warriors who would fall perfectly in line with his. In typi- something happened to me, would niques every job, could eventually burn never say to your face what they do on cal lib-fashion, he claimed to be smart- my child be able to stay in the same you out. social media (or in print). Some time er, better, the most open minded, and house? Receive an education? Enjoy Managing stress properly is huge; ago I resolved to not post anything in infinitely more worldly than someone a comfortable lifestyle? Even if you however, not everyone knows exactly reply that I would not respond with in who thinks the way I do. Insults to my have an actively involved co-parent what that entails. Healthy eating, exer- their presence. As of recent, I don’t do upbringing, intelligence, ability, and with a steady income, it still might cise and proper sleep are the easiest all that much on social media besides knowledge… Deprecation completed not be enough to take care of your things one can do to ease stress in other posting my morning workout results and I hardly have to lift a finger. I child in the way you would have aspects of your life. Most people who and reposting a meme or two. My lack could have fired back by pointing out wanted. Consequently, you may need are overworking themselves claim that of involvement isn’t because I’m a his brazen hypocrisy, but, I couldn’t time is an issue. There is no time to life insurance – and you might need coward and would never say anything shake the nagging feeling that this other types of protection, too, such as exercise, no time to sleep, no time to that might frost someone’s crops. My was just a way to lure me into a eat healthy. A society that was able to disability insurance. infrequency is only because arguing word fight that would eventually Estate plans – With luck, you will put a man on the moon, however, can on social media is about as productive lead… nowhere. I quickly abandoned live to see your children as adults surely come up with ways for all of us as spreading grass seed on astroturf. the notion of casting a scathing reply to find the time to put ourselves first Back when I was a little more because it wasn’t worth my time and who have found their way in the without letting our job duties fall by active (read, argumentative), I post- effort. Besides, I had to go wash and world. Still, it’s best to be prepared the wayside. This could include little ed about the kids from Florida that polish my alleged man-truck to make for anything – which means you tricks such as parking your car far from were involved, in one way or anoth- sure the nuts didn’t get rusty. should draw up your estate plans well the entry of a place to extend the walk, er, in the Parkland School shooting. It took a while (about the time it before they are likely to be needed. taking the stairs or even placing your Particularly, I focused on David took to scroll to the next post), but I Among other things, you may want computer on a counter so that your sit- Hogg(wash), who took it upon him- have since recovered from that textu- to name someone to serve as your ting time is lessened. Everyone knows self to become the poster boy for the al ‘beat down,’ just in case you were child’s guardian if you – and your what works best for themselves, so often gun control movement, pretty much wondering. co-parent, if one is involved – are not times a bit of creativity and resourceful- calling his opinion worthless due to around. And because a minor gener- ness is needed. his ignorance. Well… cue the out- Mathew Herholz ally cannot inherit money or prop- A vacation can help ease burnout rage from a former schoolmate of Spencer erty, you may also want to appoint a symptoms, but often, a week isn’t mine who began by telling me that conservator to act as a guardian over enough time to truly combat burnout. If everyone should be heard, those kids you are at a severe risk of burning out, whatever financial assets your child experts say to stop working for at least might inherit until the child is of age, two weeks and cut yourself off complete- which will be 18 or 21, depending on ly from the office. According to those in Thoughts on the Mueller hearings where you live. Your legal profession- the know, they say most employers will al can help you determine whether To the Editor: could declare his innocence (if the understand that this break will result you should write a will and possibly above declaration is true). President in a better employee after they return. create other estate planning docu- Just a couple random thoughts Trump declared himself exonerated If two weeks isn’t in the cards, at least ments, such as a living trust. regarding the Mueller Report hear- or cleared from accusation or blame. take one day a week to yourself with no Even when you devote the time ings: First, my mind wandered, due in I would have asked the Honorable phone calls, no emails or anything work large part to boredom, to the upcoming Robert Mueller; if you could not find and money necessary to your new related. Red Sox vs. Yankee series. If I were to guilt or blame and exoneration is not child, you can’t forget about yourself Finding a release is imperative, sit behind two men, one wearing a available to you as a matter of law, and your own needs – in particular, whether it’s going for a run or simply Sox hat and the other man wearing does your declaration of “I did not you must save and invest for retire- tuning out with a good movie or an old a Rays’ hat, and both were cheering exonerate” fall on its face? It seems ment. Contribute as much as you fashioned game of solitaire. If you let loudly for the Sox, is it safe to assume to me that stating I did not do what I can afford to the retirement accounts stress build and build without letting off that both men were Red Sox fans? cannot do is rather redundant. available to you, such as your 401(k) some steam, that could lead to uninten- After some thought, I concluded that and IRA. After all, the more you put tional outbursts and severe irritability. the Sox hat fan wanted the Sox to win As a final note: John, your letter Try not to let yourself become depen- away, the less likely the need for your because of his love of the Sox and the was spot on. Using Shakespeare’s dent on alcohol and caffeine. Everything child to help support you later in life. Rays’ hat fan wanted the Sox to win “Macbeth” to describe the Squad in moderation. We’re not sure, but we because of his love of the Rays and his was brilliant. I graduated from high do believe the Red Bull trend has settled You’ll have much to think about when hatred of the Yankees. I would have school in 1965, and I learned to love a bit. you welcome a new child to your fam- asked the Honorable Robert Mueller; the works of Shakespeare (whether Switch things up by asking for differ- ily but by taking the time to make the if you truly believe that the Russians he actually wrote them or not). My ent responsibilities. When things get appropriate financial moves, you can did what they did to help the Trump favorite soliloquy was from “Hamlet.” mundane they can become less interest- help make the transition a positive campaign, was it because they wanted As you remember, Polonius, in Act 2, ing. Having fun while also getting the one. Donald to win or because they wanted Scene 2, stated “Therefore since brev- job done can make a world of difference. Hillary to lose and how did you reach ity is the soul of wit and tediousness Even working away from the norm, your conclusion? Does “The enemy of the limbs and outward flourishes, I This article was written by Edward and changing up the scenery can be a my enemy is my friend” ring a bell? will be brief.” Like you, I believe that Jones for use by your local Edward game changer. Find a nice coffee shop the works of Shakespeare are as rele- Jones Financial Advisor. 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In the book “Don’t Sweat the Small Please turn to A9 for more Stuff, and It’s All Small Stuff” by Turn To EDITORIAL page ­­­A10 Letters to the Editor Friday, August 2, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Letters to the Editor Following the President’s example

To the Editor: Now, thanks to the example set by on four or five medications, with one the noxious and pervasive forces of our sturdy and steadfast President, foot in the grave and another on a political correctness, etc., he has still As I count ‘em, there have been at a warrior who relishes the battle, banana peel that surely I posed no real- managed to accomplish remarkable least 47 letters to this august weekly and who, as nice a man as he is per- istic danger to my snowflake antago- things for this country...and with- in which my name has been invoked- sonally, will not let an insult or dispar- nist. All right, I am old as dirt, but I out stepping on any of your precious -largely negatively--by contributors agement pass without a counterattack, invite this Defosse character, whoever “rights.” Lowest Black unemployment over the past few years. I save them all I need to respond to a few of my latest he may be, to come out to my place ever! Same for Hispanics. Same for in a scrapbook, and while away snowy critics. and stay with me for a day matching women. Millions relieved from having evenings by the kitchen wood stove my output. We will be cutting trees, to depend on Food Stamps. Robust and re-reading them and getting a good First, to one Richard Taylor of splitting and stacking wood, digging continual growth in the economy. Two chuckle from some of the more color- Spencer, who lambasted me for my in the gardens under a hellish East jobs for every citizen willing to work. ful ones. I always take comfort in the campaign to expose the Faux Five as the Brookfield sun, and, in the off- season, Germany forced to start paying for knowledge that “When you’re taking phonies they are. Simply put, because snow blowing or shoveling 500 feet of their own defense. With great cour- flak, you know you’re over the target.” they monopolized the Editorial Page uphill driveway---among other things. age, he fought back and survived the There’s been a few positive comments, with their incessant Marxist claptrap We’ll see who the E.M.T.’s come to Swamp’s criminal attempt to dethrone but I know that most of the conserva- coupled with personal and generalized take away first. But, he was, unknow- a duly elected President based on tives in the area who identify with my attacks on conservatives, Christians, ingly, correct. Ever the consummate preposterous and spurious allegations. perspective are hard-working proud and Trump supporters in the area, I gentleman, no matter how severely He began the process of inserting a Americans who are just too tired from wondered if they actually existed. I provoked, none of the Faux Five have spine into the hapless Republican their labors to sit down and write sup- found they didn’t, and not one shred anything to fear from me. Party. And, there’s much more for portive comments for anyone, let alone of evidence has been produced by any- which he alone deserves credit. a right-wing loon from the backwoods one, least of all they themselves, to dis- And, finally, to Ms. Rizzo, also of of East Brookfield. prove my contentions---despite having Spencer. My dear woman, I cannot I cannot understand why otherwise had plenty of time and opportunity to help you any more than I have already well-meaning people like yourself just But, to the Editor, I have this to say: do so. So, Richard Taylor, what is it done, even though you appear to be don’t get it. Stop listening to the swells where’s my stipend? I put myself out that bothers you---a lying, scheming a nice and polite woman, albeit a lib- of the media and academia. Think for there to draw the fire of the moonbats- leftie who creates fictitious characters eral. Your anxiety about Mr. Trump yourself. He’s doing what he promised -and suffer the slings and arrows of out of whole cloth, and thus perpe- and your precious Constitutional to do: restore America to its prior cruel fate-- and as it comes more and trates a fraud on the readership, or Democracy (which exists only in your greatness despite every conceivable more people read your paper to see me who simply points it out and lays mind and that of other liberals) is com- obstacle being placed in his path by how the war of words is going. I pre- bare the whole corrupt project? pletely and utterly unfounded. What people who love power and control sume that increases the chances that else does the man have to do to get more than they do America. more of your readers will see your Next, one Matt Defosse of you to put a sock in it? Standing alone advertisers and consider purchasing Spencer who tries to reassure one of against all the forces of the Deep State, As ever, their goods or services. So, where’s my the frauds that he has nothing to fear the press, the universities, Hollywood, cut? You know my address. from meeting with me as I am so enfee- corporations, politicized Obama judg- John McRae bled, nearly deaf and blind, probably es, the brain-dead Democrat Party, East Brookfield Community Connection

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Win Dinner for Two at the Publick back of your neck to cool off quick. If you’re busy and working or playing Lightly stretch the affected muscle and House in the summer sun, it is easy to for- replenish fluids. Give a half glass of cool Your tips can win you a great dinner *Also to prevent overheating while get how much (or little) water you are water every 15 minutes. Do not give liq- for two at the historic Publick House exercising, wrap a terry cloth band drinking. Did you know that if you uids with alcohol or caffeine in them, as Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send or bandana soaked in ice water are thirsty, your body is already 15% they can make conditions worse. in a hint to be entered into a random around your head while you par- dehydrated? Don’t wait until you are Heat exhaustion signs: Cool, moist, drawing. 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Making sure that peo- sales at farm retailers have resulted 68% of Massachusetts school districts that a group of initiatives aimed at ple, especially children and the elderly, in $9 million in increased sales. The are currently participating in the pro- increasing access for fresh, local food have access to healthy food is important $6.5 million allocation is a $2 million gram. has been included in the conference for not only their health, but the health increase from last year’s total. committee report of the state budget. of our local farming economy, and I am Lisa Damon, Co-Director, Mass. Farm As the co-chair of the Massachusetts proud to see these included.” Sen. Gobi was additionally success- to School says “the funding Mass Farm Food Systems Caucus and the Senate ful in advocating for funding the Buy to School receives through the annual Chair of the Joint Committee on In adopting the Senate language pro- Local Program at a rate of $500,000 and state budget is critical in supporting Environment, Natural Resources, and posed by Senator Gobi, the Healthy the Farm to School Project at $120,000. schools as they incorporate local foods Agriculture, Senator Gobi has studied Incentives Program (HIP) will be fund- Together, these two programs increase into their cafeterias and implement the need for greater food access for ed at a rate of $6.5 million, the highest it consumer access to healthy, locally local food education in classrooms. many years and advocated for funding has been since the program’s launch in grown foods while providing farmers Farm to school programming helps boosts to food programs during Senate 2017. The HIP works by providing a dol- with critical new revenue streams. The strengthen local economies and build debate. Gobi filed amendments support- lar-for-dollar match for Supplemental Buy Local Program has been so suc- healthy communities – a win-win for ing Buy Local initiatives, the statewide Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cessful there are now nine such orga- cities and towns across Massachusetts. Healthy Incentives Program, and the recipients’ purchases of locally-grown nizations statewide helping to gener- We are grateful for Senator Gobi’s con- Farm to School project that were all fruits and vegetables directly from ate consumer awareness and demand tinued support of farm to school and adopted in the reconciled version of the farmers at participating farmers mar- for locally grown food products, while other important food system initia- final budget. kets, farm stands, mobile markets, improving access to these import- tives.” and community supported agricultur- ant food sources at the same time. For more information on the pro- When asked for comment on the ini- al programs (CSAs). Each dollar spent Similarly, the Farm to School Project grams, please contact Senator Gobi’s tiatives, Sen. Gobi remarked, “There through the program results in an addi- helps connect schools, hospitals, and office at (617) 722-1540. are many good aspects of the budget tional $1.12 in local economic impact as other facilities with locally grown food and those areas that have a direct, daily farmers in turn contribute that money they may not have had access too- and EDITORIAL continued from page A8­­­

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tions can ruin a good fishing trip as this writer and numer- ous other buddies of mine can tell you.

I often made the trip to Lake Ontario with a couple of fish- ing buddies. The Late Jack Cunningham and Peter Opperwall of Douglas planned our trip annually to the big pond, mostly in the spring, but did make a couple of trips in August prior to the big run of salmon which were return- ing to the Salmon River. We often stayed at a camp on the water in later years called Winnies Waterfront, which was located at Sodus Bay. We caught a few big brown trout that were in the 20 lb . range while fishing with plan- er boards. Unfortunately, the couple that owned the Anglers that want to catch of 20 to 25 hookups a day by lodge had since passed away. place to visit, but the valley were hoping for the third tom big fish during the dog days of charter boat captains are was were I belonged. Moving to be harvested in the spring summer need to take the time being reported daily. Hooking into big brown and changing my other out- as it is much more exciting, to make a trip to Lake Ontario trout and king salmon had me door activities was not what being able to call them into a in upstate New York. Fat Making a trip to New York eager to move to upstate New I really wanted. I found that few decoys. Oh, well! Nancy’s Bait & Tackle in only takes four to five hours York, so that I could enjoy saltwater fishing can be just Pulaski reported that fishing from the valley area. Calling fishing for the big fish more as exciting ,and catching big This week’s two pictures has been red hot for a couple Fat Nancy’s bait shop for a often. Fortunately, my wife fish in saltwater has me going show a king salmon and a of months on King Salmon and reputable charter boat captain refused to move to New York, back for more every year. huge brown taken in the very little attention is being will have you catching king and it was a good thing that Salmon River a few years made about brown trout fish- salmon the first day on the she did. Winter months in that The changes in the 2020 ago! The river’s annual run of ing. Anglers need to fish in water, providing the weather area can be severe with ocean turkey season allow for har- salmon is best in September & 100 to 125 feet of water to find conditions are favorable for effect snows lasting for four vesting two tom birds in one October. the fish that average 20 to 25 boats to navigate the some- months out of the year. After day in the spring ,but the third pounds, with fish hitting the times unpredictable weather I came to my senses, I realized bird needs to be harvested in Take A Kid Fishing & Keep 30-pound-plus range. Reports on the big pond. Windy condi- that Lake Ontario was a great the fall. Local turkey hunters Them Rods bending.

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AUBURN — Following a 10-game reg- stands as well as the playoff results as 5. Quabbin Regional, 7-3 High ular season schedule at Auburn High, of press time. 6. Quaboag Regional, 3-7 (7) David Prouty 49, (10) Bancroft 19 the Auburn Recreation and Culture 7. David Prouty Regional, 3-7 (9) Auburn 25, (8) Burncoat 20 Girls’ Basketball Summer League Standings 8. Burncoat High, 2-8 (1) Leicester 56, (9) Auburn 20 began its playoffs on Thursday, July 25. 1. Leicester High, 9-1 9. Auburn High, 2-8 (7) David Prouty 40, (2) Shrewsbury/ There, the 10-team bracket got trimmed 2. Shrewsbury/Worcester, 9-1 10. Bancroft School, 1-9 Worcester 38 down to the Final Four. 3. Worcester Union, 7-3 (3) Worcester Union 36, (6) Quaboag Below are the final regular season 4. Grafton High, 7-3 Playoff Results — July 25 at Auburn 24 (5) Quabbin 33, (4) Grafton 31

In the semifinals, Leicester is set to square off with local rival David Prouty, while Worcester Union and Quabbin will tangle. The winners will match up in the final immediately afterward. Check back next week for results from the Final Four.

Sports Briefs Annual golf tournament to benefit Saint Jean Baptiste Educational Foundation Join the Saint Jean Baptiste Educational Foundation on Monday, Aug. 19 at Pleasant Valley Country Club for their 23rd annual golf tournament. The cost is $150 per person, twosomes and singles are welcomed. There will be a hole-in- one contest, a putting contest, door prizes and a special golfers raffle. The event features 18 holes of golf on the PGA and LPGA course with valet parking, bag handling ser- vices, unlimited use of the driving range, chipping area and putting areas prior to the 10 a.m. shotgun start with a Florida-style scramble. Early registration is at 8 a.m. and Nick Ethier photos carts with big rain covers, a gift bag, The local teams from Leicester High, David Prouty Regional and Quaboag Regional all took part in playoff action inside the Auburn Recreation coffee, a continental breakfast and and Culture Girls’ Basketball Summer League on Thursday, July 25, with the Wolverines and Panthers advancing to play each other in the snacks will be served. The dinner semifinals (after press time). to follow is an executive buffet. For additional information and regis- tration please call Golf Committee member Ken at (508) 277-5314 or Rosseel, Sullivan have seen it all with Sturbridge Foundation Trustee Ted at (508) 764-7909. Deadline for payment is Aug. 9. Golfers who make the entire payment by July 29 will be placed American Legion Post 109 baseball program into a raffle for a chance to win a BY KEN POWERS first. It was Jack’s final Legion game. gift certificate from the pro shop at SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It was the only game the two have ever Pleasant Valley. STURBRIDGE — The 2019 American played together. Legion baseball season was both the “The game was tied, 4-4, in the sev- end of an era and, hopefully, the dawn of enth,” added Ray Sullivan, who was Westminster Golf Club — a new beginning in what has been Post keeping the scorebook for the team that 109’s long and often frustrating history. night. “I realized during the inning that Kettle One League Weeks In the same summer that Dudley Mick had a real shot to bat in the inning. resident and Shepherd Hill Regional So I said to Mick, ‘this game might end 13 and 14 Results graduate Mick Sullivan played his final with you at the plate.’ And Mick said, season for Sturbridge, Post 109 won the ‘God, I hope not.’ And then he came up Week 13 first two playoff games in not just man- and drilled a line drive, the winning run First Place: Roger Pontbriand and ager and coach Jim Rosseel’s tenure, scored and we had a walk-off win.” Scott Letendre, +4 but in the history of the program. Mick Sullivan said that at-bat was Second Place: Gene Varney and Was this a coincidence? It was prob- a defining moment for him in Legion Todd Wozniak, +3 ably not. baseball. High Individual: Roger Rosseel has coached Post 109 for 11 “That was huge because I had been Pontbriand, +4 seasons. In more than half of those — around those guys my whole life, ever Closest to the Pin on Ninth Hole: six — Sullivan has been on the team. since I was a little guy, because they Roger Pontbriand In that time he has gone from a kid Courtesy photo were all Jack’s friends,” said Sullivan, who stepped into the batter’s box three who was either on the bench or in the Week 14 Sturbridge American Legion Post 109 man- First Place: Robert Francis and times in his first two years to an adult ager Jim Rosseel and six-year player Mick lineup for 135 of the 144 games Post 109 who became the starting shortstop and played while he was a member of the Kris Houston, +1 Sullivan have seen it all through the last Second Place: Vinny Cloutier and who served as team captain the last two half-dozen summers. This year Post 109 won team. “Being able to actually contribute seasons. to something they were doing was huge Jack Lacroix, Even their first two playoff games in the program’s High Individual: Kris Houston, +1 Sullivan joined the Sturbridge team a history. for me, confidence-wise. My third year week before his 14th birthday in a kind when I showed up I was more confident Closest to the Pin on 10th Hole: of packaged deal with his older brother in my abilities; I wasn’t a little guy any- Butch Thibault Jack, who was also picked for the team How you can get yourself in the game. more. I started at second that year and Closest to the Pin on 12th Hole: that year. He lays it all out for you as a player,” moved to short the next year.” Butch Thibault “One of the reasons we took him was Sullivan continued. “If you have a prob- Mick Sullivan was really happy to Closest to the Pin on 17th Hole: to give his parents some relief,” Rosseel lem with Jim Rosseel you need to seek be a part of the team that delivered Bryan Benicaso said. “With Jack on the team I didn’t medical attention.” Jim Rosseel his first two Legion playoff want Mick to have to play somewhere Rosseel said Sullivan embraced his victories. else that summer and make his parents role as a guy who wasn’t going to play “It was great that we could get that Quail Hollow Golf & run around like chickens with their much — if at all — his first two years. first playoff win for Jim. He is such heads cut off, trying to go two different “From Day 1 Mick did everything we a big part of making this team a suc- Country Club Results places at the same time with two kids asked,” Rosseel said. “He chased every cess. He does whatever it takes,” Mick Still Hart’s League playing different levels of baseball.” foul ball; he passed the hat every game, Sullivan said. “There are stories out First place: Ed Regin and Roger Mick Sullivan made a lasting impres- always with a smile. He’s a great kid. there about a guy not having his paper- Lusignan, +6 sion on Rosseel the very first day of He chased foul balls for us all six years, work in on time and Jim will show up at Second place: Todd Allen and tryouts. even this year. If I were to ask him this the guy’s house at 10:30 at night just to Kevin Demm, +5 “The first day of tryouts I had him in year to pass the hat he would have done get the paperwork.” Third place: Ron Barnes and the outfield and I said, ‘Mick, what do it and done it again with a smile.” Rosseel was surprised that his team Chris Logan, +4 you think of Legion baseball so far?’” Sullivan remembers those first two even knew that their first playoff Rosseel remembered. “And he said, years well — and fondly. win this season was such a milestone MLK Golf Outing ‘coach, I want to play for you for six “My first year I got my only at-bat in moment for him. First place (58): Team Worcester years. I want to play Legion ball.’ I told the next-to-last game of the year, against “I didn’t realize they knew how County Freight him that was a good attitude to have Milford, and the kid pitching was throw- important that win was to me. A lot of Second place (61): Fred Cowan, and if he kept that attitude he would be ing 93,” Sullivan said. “Needless to say guys on this year’s team have been with Ron Roy, Tony George, Alex B playing for six years and would become I struck out.” me for a while. My first goal this year Third place (61): Bill Mosley a starter.” Sullivan didn’t play again until the was to make the playoffs. I told the team Worcester Fire He did and he did. final game of his second season. before the season, ‘I just want to make “Jim was honest and up front with me “It was against Northborough. Mike the playoffs. If we make the playoffs and Sunday Sweeps about what my role on the team would Murphy, who was coaching with Jim we end up winning any games, that’s First place: Dave Woodward, be,” said Sullivan, who, chronological- at the time, told me before the game a bonus,’” Rosseel said. “I think we’re Ron McCann, Kevin Berube, Tony ly, is the third of Ray and Shannon that because Mick was the guy chasing starting to turn the corner. The master Woodman; -19 Sullivan’s four children, behind Jack every foul ball, passing the hat, and plan is starting to come to fruition. This Second place: Mark Laprad, Ron and Molly and ahead of Maggie. “He’s doing whatever they needed him to do, is what I envisioned.” Jette, Jim Wilson, Gary Ward; -18 like that with every player every year. he was going to start Mick that night at This season Sturbridge finished the Third place: Dave Larson, Mike “I’ve never heard anybody say a bad second base,” Ray Sullivan recalled. “I regular season 11-11, earned the No. 5 Rigiero, Rich Ferguson, Art Rossi; word about Jim. Not once. He is always was really excited about that because seed, went 2-2 in the playoffs and fin- -14 a straight shooter; when you’re going it meant he would be able to play along- ished in the Zone 4 semifinals. to play, when you’re not going to play. side his brother Jack, who was playing Friday, August 2, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­13 SPORTS Auburn Recreation and Culture Boys’ Summer Basketball League finds final four playoff teams

High, 3-7 11. David Prouty Regional, 3-7 12. Southbridge High, 3-7 13. Tahanto Regional, 1-9 14. Auburn High, 0-10

Then, on Monday, July 22, seeds 3-14 played first round playoff matchups at Auburn High, with the top two teams earning byes. Those results are as fol- lows:

(3) Grafton 67, (14) Auburn 25 (4) Northbridge 47, (13) Tahanto 35 (5) Uxbridge 53, (12) Southbridge 40 (6) Oxford 37, (11) David Prouty 18 (10) Tantasqua 73, (7) Quaboag 48 (8) Millbury 42, (9) Shepherd Hill 32 AUBURN — Playoff seeds were deter- mined in the Auburn Recreation and The eight-team quarterfinals were Culture Boys’ Summer Basketball then played on Monday, July 24, with League after the 14 teams involved those results as follows: each played a 10-game schedule. The final standings to figure out the playoff (1) Bartlett 74, (10) Tantasqua 59 matchups are as follows: (8) Millbury 58, (2) Leicester 52 (3) Grafton 40, (6) Oxford 36 1. Bartlett High, 10-0 (5) Uxbridge 34, (4) Northbridge 32 2. Leicester High, 9-1 3. Grafton High, 8-2 That sets up an all Southern Worcester 4. Northbridge High, 7-3 County League semifinal, with Bartlett, 5. Uxbridge High, 7-3 Millbury, Grafton and Uxbridge all Jason Mckay photos 6. Oxford High, 6-4 moving on. The two winners will then 7. Quaboag Regional, 5-5 play for the championship. Those games The playoff action in the Auburn Recreation and Culture Boys’ Summer Basketball League 8. Millbury High, 4-6 were played on Monday, July 29, and picked up when 10 games were played over the course of two dates (Monday, July 22 and 9. Shepherd Hill Regional, 4-6 check back next week for those results. Wednesday, July 24) to trim the 14-team field down to the semifinals. 10. Tantasqua Regional/St. Mary’s Cooperstown honors latest inductees into Baseball Hall of Fame COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — On Sunday, July 21, the National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted its latest class, which included premier players Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Mike Mussina, Harold Baines, Edgar Martinez and Lee Smith. Local resident Dick McGrath was on hand to photograph the players’ (as well as Brandy Halladay, in honor of her late husband, Roy) acceptance speeches.

Photos courtesy Dick McGrath Mariano Rivera Harold Baines From left, Tim Mead (Baseball Hall of Fame president), Brandy Halladay, Jane Forbes Clark (Chairman of the Board) and Rob Manfred (Major League Baseball commissioner).

Edgar Martinez Lee Smith

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I often refer people ern chaise for $3,500 to an out of state to the Forbes arti- bidder in one of our 2017 auctions. A cle “Sorry, Nobody circa 1966 Warren Platner Settee for Wants Your Parents’ Knoll International sold for $6,500 in Stuff” when they con- a 2016 auction. If you happen to have tact me with a house furnished your home with midcentury full of “brown furni- modern furniture you could be literally ture,” glassware, and be sitting on a windfall. china. Unfortunately, prices are at the low- We continue to pick up a wide range Antiques, est I’ve seen for many of antiques and collectibles for our Aug. of these items. It’s not 29 live auction in Worcester. We also Collectibles all bad news in the have many estate sales and other events & Estates world of antiques and scheduled for the fall. I’ll be presenting collectibles though. on antiques as part of the Worcester Some items aren’t sell- Senior Center’s Distinguished Speaker WAYNE TUISKULA ing well, but there are series on Oct. 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. many others bringing The next session of my “Evaluation stronger prices than States dimes, quarters, half dollars, resenting stars, sold at auction in 2013. your Antiques” class takes place at the they did 20 years ago. and silver dollars are 90 percent silver. The rare sign brought $45,000. Bay Path Evening School in Charlton Rarer coins can have numismatic (coin on Sept. 17. I’ll also be appraising We’ve seen prices for porcelain col- collector) value well above the silver One estate sale liquidator quoted items for the Finnish Heritage Society lectibles like Hummels and Lladros value. Silver and gold coin continue to in the Forbes article said that “old Sovittaja in Rutland on Sept. 21 and for drop for over a decade. There are plen- sell well at auction. mahogany stuff from my great aunt’s the Shrewsbury Historical Society on ty of collectibles that are still highly house is basically worthless.” Prices Oct. 23. Please see www.centralmas- desirable. I’ve discussed comic books Some collector plates are selling for have dropped considerably on most sauctions.com for details on these and in previous columns. Comics remains as little as $1 on online auction sites. mahogany and other brown furniture. other events. a very hot market. 1960’s and earlier Hopefully, you have old advertising Even furniture by well known manu- superhero comic books in great condi- signs hanging on your walls instead of facturers such as Ethan Allen doesn’t Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula tion can often bring hundreds of dol- collector plates. We sold a 19th century bring anywhere near what it used Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass lars. If you barely read your copy of the trade sign in the shape of eyeglasses to. However, they can still be sold at Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Hulk #1 from 1962, you could cash it in that brought over $6,200 in one of our estate sales, on Craigslist, etc. if they Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- for enough to buy a house. A pristine auctions. An old Campbell’s Soup sign are well promoted and the price point tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111), copy sold for over $300,000. Coins are depicting an American flag, featuring is right. Midcentury modern furniture [email protected]. also still strong. 1964 and earlier United multiple rows of soup cans depicting is fetching very strong prices though. red and white stripes and blue cans rep- We sold a Widdicomb mid-century mod- The combined wisdom of Edison and the Babe

If you’ve been reading my sometimes our “It’s hard to beat a kept getting up every time he to succeed. I found those exam- columns for a while, I’m sure emotions lead positively person who won’t quit” was knocked down. Rocky ples in the lives and words of a you have figured out that many us into plac- – Babe Ruth didn’t give up and he over- most unlikely pairing of win- of the issues I write about are es that aren’t speaking came. He didn’t win the match, ners … Thomas Edison and issues I am personally working rational. Our George Herman but went the distance, which Babe Ruth. on. Yes, for those who are reg- emotions are By Gary W. Ruth … “The Babe“ was his goal. Rocky succeeded. ular readers, by now, you now chemical reac- Moore … “The Bambino” … Remove the label. Defy the know me well. Forgiveness, tions brought “The Sultan of Swat” … “Our greatest weakness lies lie. Refuse to call or think of death, rejection, living in the about by our arguably the greatest in giving up. The most certain your inability to succeed at present, just to name a few. I brains feeling homerun hitter of all- way to succeed is always to try something as failure. Adopt recognize if it is a struggle for something is wrong or right. time, was not viewed by those just one more time” – Thomas Edison’s attitude and just me, it is something many of Emotions do not cause us to who knew him as a philoso- Edison confess you succeeded at not you are also grappling with. make accurate decisions based pher or deep thinker. He was finding a path to your success. upon fact. The chemicals block an uneducated, uncultured and The story is told that Thomas Then adapt Babe Ruth’s philos- I’ll begin this column with a us from thinking logically and quite unrefined athlete. Most Edison tried and failed to make ophy and don’t quit trying. confession. I’ve always strug- often encourage us to make of what came out of his mouth the first light bulb over ten gled with the idea of failure. quick decisions that are not was usually not suitable for thousand times. He didn’t quit Delete the word failure from always in our best interest. mixed company. Regardless, but forged ahead. When asked your vocabulary and never As with most of our life We encounter an obstacle that this quote is profoundly true. about his thousands of failures, give up and above all, remain struggles, the label we place seems insurmountable … the Edison responded, “I didn’t optimistic that success can be on issues often dictate our feel- chemicals in our brain kick The movie Rocky isn’t a true fail. I succeeded at finding ten yours … ings. Failure is a damaging in. We see no way around the story, but I think it’s the best thousand light bulbs that didn’t label. “I failed,” or worse, “I am problem and we quickly iden- tale I know that shows the suc- work!” The rest is history and Because it can. a failure” are words that should tify our efforts as “failure” and cess that can be obtained by Thomas Edison is historically Gary W. Moore is a free- never come out of our mouth. we quit. We then become dis- not quitting. Rocky Balboa, an one of the world’s most prolific lance columnist, speaker and Remove them from your vocab- appointed, discouraged, and aged amateur fighter with lim- inventors. Edison’s determina- author of three books includ- ulary. Believing we have failed often, depressed. ited skills and ability had no tion changed the world. ing the award-winning, criti- is a statement of emotion more business being in the ring with cally acclaimed, “Playing with often than fact. When our emo- What does it mean to fail? the Heavy Weight Champion So how do we learn to over- the Enemy.” Follow Gary on tions lead us to believe we have The best description I can find of the World, Apollo Creed, but come failure? For me, it was as Twitter @GaryWMoore721 and failed, we believe the quest is is simply “not achieving suc- what Rocky was missing in tal- simple as removing the label at www.garywmoore.com. over. We quit trying and a lack cess.” ent and ability, he made up and looking for the examples of success is the result. But in sheer determination. Rocky of those who overcame failure We can disagree without being disagreeable

BY REP. JIM MCGOVERN concerns directly with me. And a funny cussed the issues of the day and appre- happen on the House Floor, I will admit thing happens every time: people stop ciated the chance to hear a different that some politicians could stand to All too often, our national political talking past each other and actually perspective. learn a thing or two from the people I conversation seems to devolve into a start listening to one another. I’ve heard meet regularly here in Massachusetts. shouting match. You can turn on the things that people just wouldn’t share at I could go on and on. Holding these No party has a monopoly on good ideas television and see talking heads scream- some large rally. coffees has meant more travel and more and there is much more common ground ing past each other or log on to social events to reach the same amount of than some would have us believe. media to see anonymous insults traded During a conversation at a coffee in people as I would in some packed gym- back and forth at virtually any moment Leicester, a young man talked about nasium. But it has been worth it to help None of this is to suggest we don’t of the day. It’s exhausting, and I believe how he was brought here as a baby from facilitate meaningful conversations – have real and deep disagreements in voters on all sides deserve better. Brazil. including those that have reaffirmed our politics today. It’s no secret that I that, even in this day and age, we can don’t agree with this president on much. That’s why since I was first elected, “My father instilled in me the disagree without being disagreeable. I think his economic policy favors the I’ve been hosting “Coffee with your American dream,” he told us. rich and his immigration policy com- Congressman” across our district. I’ve As chairman of the Committee on pletely ignores human rights, to name traveled to bookstores, senior centers, He made the issue of protecting Rules, I’ve tried to bring this same just a few things. restaurants – any type of venue that DREAMers personal to everyone in approach to our nation’s capital. I’ve allows us get back to the type of real the room that day, and left many with instituted a more accommodating But I also know that yelling won’t conversations that used to be so com- a new perspective as the nationwide legislative process that allows more solve a single one of the issues we mon. You won’t find all the finger-point- debate over the border and immigra- amendments from both Democrats and face today. So I will continue doing ing, playing to large crowds, or made tion policy continues. Republicans to be debated on the House something radical for an elected offi- for YouTube moments that people are Floor – including those I disagree with. cial: talking less and listening more. so sick and tired of today. I met a lifelong Republican at a coffee That’s because I believe in having fair Because as the Dalai Lama said: “When in Uxbridge. It was clear we disagreed fights and letting the chips fall where you talk, you are only repeating what Instead, I’ve encouraged people to on nearly every issue, but there was no they may. you already know. But if you listen, you sit side-by-side in these more intimate shouting or name-calling. Even though may learn something new.” settings and share their stories and we didn’t agree on much, we still dis- As I’ve watched more of these debates Gobi secures funding for local projects in FY20 budget

BOSTON — With the ners. Each of these projects has Boy and Girl Scout troops. The small - fully volunteer - depart- project, an award of this nature release of the State Budget received local financial sup- funding will be used to fur- ment that has undergone will enable the group to com- Conference Committee port and these added funds will ther improvements at the cen- several renovations over the plete its major objectives for Report this week, Sen. Anne have a positive impact.” ter that have been ongoing for years to ensure adequate ser- 2019 and beyond. This delight- M. Gobi (D-Spencer) is proud the past 15 years, with specific vice for the town and main- ful park on the banks of the to announce that she has Below is list of projects set to allocations improving handi- tain the health of these fire- Quaboag River will then be been able to secure fund- receive funding: cap access and associated land- fighters. While their station is fully open and available for use ing for several local projects scaping around the memorial fairly new, having been built by Warren and neighboring in the Worcester, Hamden, $60,000 for the area. in 1994, it still lacks an appro- communities. Hampshire, and Middlesex dis- 100th Anniversary Celebration $225,000 for improvements to priate exhaust removal sys- trict. Senator Gobi’s advoca- of the town of East Brookfield. the Templeton Police Station. tem to properly ventilate the The reconciled version of cy helped to ensure that more $120,000 for improve- The town of Templeton has air inside the building. Once the state budget now awaits than $450,000 will be dedicated ments to the PFC William already invested nearly $2.5 allocated, these funds will go signature by Governor Charlie to a range of local initiatives J. Bresnahan Scouting and million for the expansion and towards installing a closed Baker. throughout the Central Mass Community Center in the town rehabilitation of their police exhaust removal system in the area. of Ashburnham. Created as station, and the release of this station to help reduce the can- For more information on a memorial to PFC William J. additional $225,000 will go cer risk for these individuals these projects, please contact When asked for comment Bresnahan- an Ashburnham towards finalizing the comple- who risk their lives to serve in Senator Gobi’s office at (617) on the funding, Senator Gobi native who was killed in action tion of the project. their community. 722-1540. had this to say: “I continue to while serving in the Marine $40,000 for improve- $5,000 for improvements to advocate for local projects and Corp during Vietnam- the ments to the Bondsville Fire Lucy Stone Park in the town I appreciate the communities center serves as a permanent Department. The Bondsville of Warren. After five years of for being such helpful part- meeting place for the area’s Fire Department exists as a this volunteer-only restoration 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 2, 2019 POLICE REPORTS Street), spoken to; 4:38 p.m.: animal operation; 10:48 p.m.: suspicious mv Street), spoken to; 3:43 p.m.: park- complaint (Salem Street), sick/injred (Main Street), spoken to; 11:33-11:54 ing complaint (Whittemore Street), Spencer Logs raccoon; 6:59 p.m.: RV complaint p.m.: buildings checked, secure. no action required; 3:58 p.m.: ambu- WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 (South Spencer Road), 4-whlr on trail; TUESDAY, JULY 16 lance (Pitcairne Avenue), transport- 12:33-3:49 a.m.: buildings checked, 8:19 p.m.: medical/general (Chestnut 12:03-12:13 a.m.: buildings checked, ed; 5:13 p.m.: mv stop (River Street), secure; 5:38 a.m.: 911 call (South Street); 8:53 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton secure; 12:15 a.m.: mv stop (Main citation issued; 5:16 p.m.: mutual aid Spencer Road), open line; 7:39 a.m.: Road); 9:17 p.m.: suspicious mv (West Street); 12:22 a.m.: building checked, (out of town), transported to hospi- officer wanted (East Charlton Road at Main Street), spoken to; 9:26-9:39 p.m.: secure; 12:36 a.m.: commercial alarm tal; 5:44 p.m.: mutul aid (out of town), Marble Road), road closed/DPW work; buildings checked, secure; 9:45 p.m.: (Water Street), services rendered; transported; 5:49 p.m.: disabled mv 7:50 a.m.: medical/general (Smithville RV complaint (Marble Road), 4 whlrs 12:38-12:58 a.m.: buildings checked, (Mannville Street), services rendered; Road); 8:40 a.m.: animal complaint (Old on road; 9:49 p.m.: parking violation secure; 1:09 a.m.: mv lockout (Grove 6:18 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), no East Charlton Road), bear in area; 8:48 (Adams Street), warning given; 9:53- Street), assisted; 1:24-2:27 a.m.: build- action required; 6:50 p.m.: mv stop a.m.: disabled mv (West Main Street), 10:00 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; ings checked, secure; 4:55 a.m.: offi- (Pleasant Street), spoken to; 7:05 p.m.: assisted; 9:00 a.m.: animal complaint 10:07 p.m.: animal complaint (Charlton cer wanted (West Main Street), dis- mv stop (Stafford Street), no action (East Charlton Road), bear in area; 944 Road), 10:45 p.m.: officer wanted orderly female; 7:49 a.m.: residential required; 7:13 p.m.: accident (Main a.m.: suspicious mv (Thompson Pond (Charlton Road), attempted break-in; alarm (West Main Street), services Street), mv towed; 9:26 p.m.: distur- Road), spoken to; 9:58 a.m.: accident 10:49 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main rendered; 8:02 a.m.: medical/gener- bance (Warren Avenue), investigat- (Main Street), report taken; 10:07 a.m.: Street), spoken to; 10:51 p.m.: mv com- al (Browning Pond Road), lift assist; ed; 9:36 p.m.: disturbance (Baldwin officer wanted (West Main Street), LTC plaint (Main Street), erratic operation; 9:29 a.m.: animal complaint (Paxton Street), no action required; 10:58 p.m.: change of address; 10:28 a.m.: medical/ 11:30 p.m.: fireworks complaint (Lake Road), bear in area; 10:05 a.m.: offi- assist other PD (Huntoon Memorial general (Howe Village), lift assist; 11:10 Street), services rendered. cer wanted (Richland Avenue), escort/ Highway), no action required; 11:04 a.m.: animal complaint (Browning SATURDAY, JULY 13 retrieve belongings; 10:23 a.m.: ani- p.m.: erratic operation (Main Street), Pond Road), missing dog; 12:40 p.m.: 12:13-1:18 a.m.: buildings checked, mal complaint (Northwest Road), verbal warning. animal complaint (Northwest Road), secure; 1:21 a.m.: mv stop (West bear in area; 11:09 a.m.: lost/found SUNDAY, JULY 14 poss. dog in distress; 12:55 p.m.: fire Main Street); 1:27-2:08 a.m.: buildings (Meadow Road), wallet lost; 11:29 a.m.: 12:06 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), alarm (Marble Road), services ren- checked, secure; 2:19 a.m.: abandoned fraud (Jolicoeur Avenue), scam call; written warning; 12:29 p.m.: mv stop dered; 1:47 p.m.: officer wanted (West 911 call (Bixby Road), services ren- 11:30 a.m.: officer wanted (West Main (Stafford Street), verbal warning; 1:10 Main Street), Brookfield PD bolo; 2:47 dered; 2:20 a.m.: building checked, Street), Sturbridge PD bolo; 11:34 a.m.: a.m.: disturbance (Lake Avenue), peace p.m.: multiple LTC issued (West Main secure; 4:02 a.m.: suspicious per- officer wanted (West Main Street), restored; 1:22 a.m.: noise complaint Street), assisted; 2:48 p.m.: FID issued son (North Spencer Road), services missing dog; 12:56 p.m.: 209A service (Memorial School Drive), spoken to; (West Main Street), assisted; 4:41 p.m.: rendered; 4:32 a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street); 1:14 p.m.: officer 2:18 a.m.: mutual aid (Main Street, medical/general (Wm. Casey Road); (Mechanic Street), tenant/landlord wanted (West Main Street), Class 3 fire Worcester), no service; 11:01 a.m.: mv 4:52 p.m.: DPW call (Jolicoeur Road), issue; 8:57 a.m.: animal complaint danger; 1:41 p.m.: fire alarm (Pleasant stop (Stafford Street), Nicole Marie street sign down; 5:24 p.m.: suspicious (Ethier Drive), injured fox; 9:17 a.m.: Street), services rendered; 1:43 p.m.: Weatherbee, 34, 19 Coolidge Avenue, mv (Main Street), services rendered; mv complaint (Route 49), erratic medical/general (Church Street); 2:15 Southbridge, straight warrant, arrest; 6:55 p.m.: animal complaint (South operation; 10:11 a.m.: officer wanted p.m.: parking complaint (Chickering Steven N. Flagg, 33, 43 Richards Street, Spencer Road), bear in road; 7:34 p.m.: (Church Street), spoken to; 10:21 a.m.: Road), services rendered; 3:20 p.m.: #3, Worcester, straight warrant, arrest; fraud (Fairview Drive), scam S/S call; medical/general (Greenville Street); LTC/FID issued (West Main Street), 6:03 p.m: animal complaint (Soojians 7:56 p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), 10:42 a.m.: officer wanted (Fairview assisted; 3:58 p.m.: citizen complaint Drive), investigated; 6:09 p.m.: mv stop erratic mc; 8:00 p.m.: medical/gener- Drive), c/o helicopter overhead; 11:18 (Salem Street), spoken to; 4:06 p.m.: (Stafford Street), spoken to; 6:15 p.m.: al (Howe Village); 8:31 p.m.: juvenile a.m.: suspicious mv (Jones Street), accident (North Spencer Road), report investigation (Pleasant Street), ser- matter (Main Street), guardian noti- services rendered; 1:09 p.m.: mv com- taken; 4:40 p.m.: suspicious persons vices rendered; 6:25 p.m.: disturbance fication; 9:09 p.m.: animal complaint plaint (Mechanic Street), erratic oper- (Maple Street), services rendered; 4:48 (Main Street), services rendered; 8:08 (Paxton Road), rabbit stuck in fencing; ation; 1:10 p.m.: lost/found (Greenville p.m.: DPW call (Donnelly Cross Road), p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation 9:43 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street; 9:50 Street), lost cell phone; 1:15 p.m.: lost/ tree across road; 6:21 p.m.: fraud (West issued; 9:40 p.m.: suspicious person p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 10:15 p.m.: found (Grant Street), found cell phone; Main Street), identity theft; 6:55 p.m.: (Stafford Street), mv towed. medical/general (Smithville Road), 2:46 p.m.: animal complaint (Lake accident (Grove Street), report taken; MONDAY, JULY 15 lift assist; 10:30 p.m.: officer wanted Street), barking dog; 3:07 p.m.: aban- 7:01 p.m.: mv stop (Meadow Street); 12:10 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), (Main Street), smoke reported in area; doned 911 call (Elm Street), accidental; 8:26 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West written warning; 9:40 a.m.: arrest war- 10:32 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 11:03 3:35 p.m.: suspicious persons (Bellevue Main Street), hang-up; 9:25 p.m.: mv rant service (Collier Avenue), unable p.m.: mutual aid (Main Street), assist Drive), spoken to; 3:37 p.m.: mv com- stop (Main Street); 9:36-9:44 p.m.: build- to serve; 9:57 p.m.: suspicious mv (Old state police; 11:10 p.m.: 911 call (West plaint (Lambs Grove), speeding; 4:12 ing checked, secure; 9:46 p.m.: mv stop Stafford Turnpike), citation issued; Main Street), non-emergency; 11:34- p.m.: building checked, secure; 5:07 (Main Street). 10:09 a.m.: investigation (Huntoon 11:35 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; p.m.: mv lockout (Smithville Road), Memorial Highway), services ren- 11:43 p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), assisted; 6:18 p.m.: officer wanted dered; 10:59 a.m.: ambulance (Charles erratic operation. (Lake Street), neighbor complaint; Street), transported; 11:20 a.m.: res- THURSDAY, JULY 11 6:32 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), Leicester Logs idential alarm (McCarthy Avenue), 12:28 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); open line; 7:14 p.m.: mv stop (West false alarm; 11:53 a.m.: assist other THURSDAY, JULY 11 12:30 a.m.: mutual aid (West Main Main Street); 7:26 p.m.: disturbance agency (Charles Street), services ren- 12:38 a.m.: assist other PD (South Street), MSP bolo; 12:52-1:06 a.m.: build- (Pearl Street), neighbor dispute; 7:37 dered; 12:51 p.m.: suspicious activity Main Street), services rendered; 8:48 ings checked, secure; 1:08 a.m.: juve- p.m.: fire (Mechanic Street), services (Paxton Street), no action required; a.m.: accident (Pleasant Street), mv nile matter (West Main Street), spoken rendered; 7:38 p.m.: animal complaint 1:45 p.m.: RV complaint (Tanglewood towed; 10:48 a.m.: funeral assistance to; 1:58-2:29 a.m.: buildings checked, (Paxton Road), dog fight; 7:40 p.m.: Road), report taken; 4:11 p.m.: search (Main Street), gone on arrival; 11:50 secure; 4:32 a.m.: animal complaint animal complaint (Deer Run Road), warrant service (Summer Street, a.m.: investigation (Warren Avenue), (Mechanic Street), barking dog; 6:28 skunk in pool area; 9:15 p.m.: fireworks Worcester), services rendered; 6:06 no service; 12:59 p.m.: mv stop (River a.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 7:33 complaint (East Charlton Street), p.m.: investigation (Hemlock Street), Street), citation issued; 2:32 p.m.: a.m.: commercial alarm (Meadow spoken to; 9:21-9:39 p.m.: buildings services rendered; 6:16 p.m.: summons ambulance (Mayflower Road), trans- Road), services rendered; 8:14 a.m.: checked, secure; 10:42 p.m.: accident service (River Street), served; 7:35 p.m.: ported; 4:08 p.m.: mv stop (Willow Hill mv stop (Main Street); 8:17 a.m.: offi- (West Main Street), Mary G. Belsito, arrest warrant service (South Main Road), name and address redacted cer wanted (Paxton Road), belong- 71, 562 Pleasant Street, Worcester, OUI Street), Kevin Frederick Ramirez, 31, from police log, uninsured mv, op w/ ings retrieval; 8:25 a.m.: officer want- liquor, negligent operation, marked 26 Wixstead Court, Douglas, straight suspended registration, mv towed; 5:48 ed (West Main Street), trespassing lanes violation, arrest; 11:05 p.m.: 911 warrant, arrest; 8:50 p.m.: suspicious p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), trans- inquiry; 8:33 a.m.: citizen complaint call (Paxton Street), open line; 11:21 activity (Whittemore Street), unable ported; 6:38 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford (Lake Street), speeding mvs; 11:55 a.m.: p.m.: medical/general (Valley Street); to locate; 9:29 p.m.: assist other PD Street), name and address redacted medical/general (Cranberry Meadow 11:22 p.m.: suspicious person (Main (Lincoln Square, Worcester), message from police log, unlicensed operation, Road); 12:23 p.m.: transportation (Main Street), Kevin R. Allard, 27, 263 Palmer delivered; 11:59 p.m.: mv stop (South citation issued; 7:10 p.m.: assist citizen Street), transport/retrieve belongings; Road, Monson, disorderly conduct, dis- Main Street), verbal warning. (South Main Street); 7:21 p.m.: suspi- 12:29 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), turbing the peace, arrest; 11:43 p.m.: TUESDAY, JULY 16 cious person (Soojians Drive), investi- Harrington CT down; 1:03 a.m.: offi- accident (North Spencer Road), report 12:03 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), gated; 8:44 p.m.: arrest warrant service cer wanted (Lake Avenue), spoken to; taken; 11:47 p.m.: officer wanted (North verbal warning; 2:37 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), unable to serve; 8:59 2:36 p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), Spencer Road), mv vs deer. (Stafford Street), written warning; 8:31 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal unsecured door; 2:45 p.m.: medical/ SUNDAY, JULY 14 a.m.: mv stop (Man Street), written warning; 9:16 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford general (Sunset Lane); 2:56 p.m.: LTC 1:16 a.m.: RV complaint (North warning; 9:11 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), spoken to. issued (West Main Street), assisted; Spencer Road), 4 whlrs on Rte. 31; 7:29 Street), citation issued; 9:30 a.m.: mv FRIDAY, JULY 12 4:01 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West a.m.: officer wanted (Mechanic Street), stop (Stafford Street), written warning; 7:22 a.m.: welfare check (South Main Main Street), no contact; 4:04 p.m.: unwanted party; 8:09 a.m.: accident 9:43 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), writ- Street), spoken to; 7:28 a.m.: fire/CO animal complaint (Meadow Road), (Main Street), report taken; 9:26 a.m.: ten warning; 10:03 a.m.: welfare check detector (Mulberry Street), services ACO w/dog; 4:15 p.m.: building RV complaint (Prospect Street), poss. (Huntoon Memorial Highway) report rendered; 8:27 a.m.: assist citizen checked, secure; 4:17 p.m.: mv stop child endangerment; 9:34 a.m.: officer taken; 11:24 a.m.: investigation (South (Soojians Drive); 10:07 a.m.: investiga- (Maple Street); 4:44 p.m.: officer want- wanted (Lake Avenue), welfare check; Main Street), services rendered; 12:53 tion (Washburn Square), investigated; ed (McCormick Road), spoken to; 5:13 12:19 p.m.: suspicious mv (West Main p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spoken to; 10:21 a.m.: gunshots heard (Willow Hill p.m.: counterfeiting/forgery (Chestnut Street), services rendered; 1:09 p.m.: 1:01 p.m.: threats (Main Street), report Road), unable to locate; 11:20 a.m.: acci- Street), rec’d counterfeit bill; 5:19 p.m.: building checked, secure; 1:37 p.m.: taken; 3:41 p.m.: accident (Huntoon dent (Main Street), report taken; 11:45 medical/general (Langevin Street); animal complaint (Meadow Road), Memorial Highway), mv towed; 4:17 a.m.: ambulance (Marshall Street), 6:07 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 6:15 kennel needs cleaning; 1:39 p.m.: build- p.m.: investigation (Soojians Drive), transported; 11:47 a.m.: erratic oper- p.m.: officer wanted (Riceland Avenue), ing checked, secure; 2:14 p..: residen- spoken to; 4:48 p.m.: restraining order ation (Main Street), unable to locate; escort/retrieve belongings; 6:47 p.m.: tial alarm (Howe Road), services ren- service (Mayflower Circle), unable to 12:30 p.m.: assist citizen (Huntoon residential alarm (Hastings Road), ser- dered; 3:16 p.m.: officer wanted (Valley serve; 5:11 a.m.: ambulance (Mayflower Memorial Highway); 12:34 p.m.: inves- vices rendered; 7:04 p.m.: abandoned Street), spoken to; 4:03 p.m.: medical/ Road), transported; 5:34 p.m.: aban- tigation (Pleasant Street), services ren- 911 call (Main Street), open line; 7:41 general (Main Street); 4:28 p.m.: officer doned 911 call (King Street), spoken dered; 12:48 p.m.: mutual aid (Pleasant p.m.: disturbance (Mechanic Street), wanted (West Main Street), assist w/ to; 7:15 p.m.: restraining order ser- Street, Paxton), transported to hos- unwanted party; 7:51 p.m.: suspicious search; 4:36 p.m.: animal complaint vice (Mayflower Circle), spoken to; 9:01 pital; 1:59 p.m.: assist citizen (South persons (Delude Avenue), services ren- (Martin Road), baby foxes under shed; p.m.: arrest warrant service (Stafford Main Street); 2:41 p.m.: assist citizen dered; 8:21 p.m.: RC complaint (Church 4:59 p.m.: mv complaint (West Main Street), unable to serve; 11:55 p.m.: mv (South Main Street); 4:02 p.m.: shoplift- Street), speeding 4-wheelers; 8:41 p.m.: Street), erratic operation; 5:23 p.m: mv stop (Stafford Street), written warning. ing (Soojians Drive), name and address building checked, secure; 8:45 p.m.: RV stop (Olde Main Street); 5:35 p.m.: lost/ WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 redacted from police log, shoplifting by complaint (South Spencer Road), dirt found (Grove Street), keys/cc found; 7:20 a.m.: summons service (South asportation, report taken; 5:06 p.m.: mv bikes on rail trail; 8:48 a.m.: officer 6:15 p.m.: entire incident redacted from Main Street), served; 9:18 a.m.: assist stop (Soojians Drive), citation issued; wanted (Main Street), noise complaint; police log; 6:41 p.m.: animal complaint citizen (Main Street); 9:30 a.m.: inves- 6:00 p.m.: fire/odor of smoke (Rawson 9:02 p.m.: vandalism (Main Street), bul- (Paxton Road), neighbor’s dog in yard; tigation (Pleasant Street), services Street), unable to locate; 6:22 p.m.: let holes in residence; 9:22 p.m.: offi- 10:41 p.m.: medical/general (Church rendered; 9:52 a.m.: assist citizen assist citizen (Keefe Court); 6:47 p.m.: cer wanted (Hastings Road), spoken Street). (Huntoon Memorial Highway); 11:15 welfare check (Stafford Street), trans- to; 11:20-11:38 p.m.: buildings checked, MONDAY, JULY 15 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spoken ported; 7:16 p.m.: ambulance (Huntoon secure. 12:26 a.m.: residential alarm to; 11:37 a.m.: residential b&e (Stafford Memorial Highway), transported; 7:53 FRIDAY, JULY 12 (Hastings Road), services rendered; Street), report taken; 12:55 a.m.: inves- p.m.: investigation (Soojians Drive), 12:00-12:01 a.m.: buildings checked, 3:41 a.m.: suspicios persons (North tigation (South Main Street), ser- services rendered; 7:53 p.m.: fraud secure; 12:08 p.m.: officer wanted (Main Spencer Road), spoken to; 7:42 a.m.: vices rendered; 1:20 p.m.: investiga- (Main Street), report taken; 8:08 p.m.: Street), pty. hearing noises; 12:09 a.m.: accident (Greenville Street), report tion (Pleasant Street), services ren- shoplifting (Soojians Drive), name and building checked, secure; 12:12 a.m.: taken; 8:15 a.m.: accident (Greenville dered; 1:52 p.m.: ambulance (South address redacted from police log, shop- juvenile matter (Maple Street), spoken Street), report taken; 8:49 a.m.: mv Main Street), transported; 2:15 p.m.: lifting by asportation, report taken; to; 12:24-2:13 a.m.: buildings checked, stop (North Spencer Road); 11:54 a.m.: investigation (Stafford Street), ser- 8:41 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spoken secure; 4:44 a.m.: DPW call (Lakeview officer wanted (May Street), trans- vices rendered; 4:14 p.m.: summons to; 8:44 p.m.: investigation (South Main Drive), tree across road; 7:29 a.m.: ani- port to court; 1:51 p.m.: medical/gen- service (Towtaid Street), served; 4:19 Street), name and address redacted mal complaint (Highland Street), loose eral (North Brookfield Road); 2:42 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), from police log, larceny under $1200, dog; 7:54 a.m.: medical/general (South p.m.: LTC issued (West Main Street), Elijah Washington Jackson, 29, 303 conspiracy; name and address redact- Spencer Road); 8:56 a.m.: 911 call (West 2:49 p.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut Swan Avenue, Worcester, shoplifting ed from police log, investigated; 9:15 Main Street), Harrington CT down; Street), welfare check; 3:15 p.m.: offi- by asportation/2nd offense, arrest; 5:23 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written 9:19 a.m.: officer wanted (Nottingham cer wanted (Main Street), spoken to; p.m.: parking complaint (Lake Sargent warning; 10:55 p.m.: erratic operation Circle), vandalism reported; 10:46 a.m.: 3:35 p.m.: 91 call (West Main Street), Drive), investigated; 6:26 p.m.: sum- (Main Street), unable to locate; 11:26 accident (Pleasant Street), report taken; Harrington CT down; 3:45 p.m.: offi- mons service (Stafford Street), served; p.m.: animal complaint (Bond Street), 11:48 a.m.: fire/woods/grass (Town cer wanted (Meadowbrook Road), 7:46 p.m.: mutual aid (out of town), unable to locate; 11:41 p.m.: erratic House Court), arcing wires; 12:35 p.m.: spoken to; 3:45 p.m.: suspicious per- services rendered; 8:38 p.m.: sum- operation (Chapel Street), spoken to. officer wanted (West Main Street), son (Crestview Drive), spoken to; 3:49 mons service (Pleasant Street), unable SATURDAY, JULY 13 spoken to; 12:45 p.m.: officer wanted p.m.: building checked, secure; 4:09 to serve; 8:51 p.m.: summons service 12:07 a.m.: harassment (South Main (Main Street), spoken to; 1:11 p.m.: p.m.: officer wanted (Ash Street), wel- (Baldwin Street), served; 9:18 p.m.: mv Street), report taken; 12:43 a.m.: mv building checked, secure; 1:34 p.m.: fare check; 7:02 p.m.: medical/general stop (Main Street), no action required; stop (Main Street), verbal warning; DPW call (West Main Street), lg. pot (Main Street); 7:31 p.m.: officer wanted 9:24 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), name 2:16 a.m.: noise complaint (Main hole; 1:50 p.m.: medical/general (West (West Main Street), son gone 2 wks.; and address redacted from police log, Street), spoken to; 2:29 a.m.: noise Main Street); 3:39 p.m.: officer wanted 7:35 p.m.: suspicious persons (Main unlicensed operation, citation issued; complaint (Main Street), no action (West Main Street), mv purchase com- Street), intoxicated female; 7:56 p.m.: 9:40 p.m.: welfare check (Mayflower required; 10:04 a.m.: ambulance plaint; 3:41 p.m.: 911 call (West Main mv complaint (Oakland Drive), errat- Circle), peace restored; 10:13 p.m.: mali- (Marshall Street), transported; 11:46 Street), Harrington CT down; 3:49 p.m.: ic operation; 8:46 p.m.: officer want- cious mischief (Bottomly Avenue), a.m.: disturbance (Whittemore Street), 209A service (Richland Avenue); 4:05 ed (Main Street), neighbor complaint; investigated; 11:40 p.m.: mv stop (Main no action required; 12:21 p.m.: distur- p.m.: mv repossession (Bixby Road), 10:04 p.m.: residential alarm (Hastings Street), verbal warning; 11:48 p.m.: bance (Whittemore Street), spoken assisted; 4:37 p.m.: accident (Maple Road), services rendered; 10:36 p.m.: assist other PD (Southbridge Road, mv complaint (Main Street), erratic to; 2:32 p.m.: erratic operation (Main Oxford), message delivered. 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ities for families to enjoy, including held on Thursday mornings. Parents STRE-E-E-TCH: Senior Exercises Wednesday, August 7 raffles, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, and caretakers are asked to remain Classes are held every Wednesday and a vendor fair. Entering a car into with their children. For more infor- from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rutland CONCERTS ON THE COMMON the show costs $20, and all spectators mation or to register by phone call Community Center, Glenwood Road. — CHANGES IN LATITUDE: 6:30- can enter for free. Bring the pups! All (508) 867-7928. You can also like us Enjoy an hour of fun and exercise to 8:30 p.m., Leicester Town Common. dogs must be leashed. on Facebook and visit our website @ music to help stay strong, fit, healthy Premier tribute show to Jimmy www.eastbrookfieldLibrary.com. We and independent. Classes are co-ed Buffett. Come to the beach party, wear look forward to seeing you! and all are welcome. The fee is $4 per your grass skirt, your Hawaiian shirt, class. For more information, call Joyce kick off your shoes, and join a Conga VFW MEETING: The Rochdale VFW Gamache at (508) 754-2821. line! Get your “Latitude” adjusted Saturday, October 26 Post 7556 will hold their monthly busi- here! Sponsored by Mapfire Insurance SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL ness meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the post at SIT AND KNIT: knitting group every and G.E. McKenna Insurance Agency. SERVICES HALLOWEEN 713 Pleasant Street, Rochdale on the Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Merriam Rain date Aug. 8. BARKTACULAR: Halloween event 2nd Wednesday of each month. Gilbert Library, West Brookfield. bringing families and pets together to Bring your sewing, embroidery, knit- benefit Second Chance. Indoor and out- ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: ting or crochet and enjoy some social- Wednesday, August 14 door event activities including trick- On the third Wednesday of each month, izing while you work on your project. or-treating for kids and pets, haunted 6-7 p.m. at the Overlook Independent CONCERTS ON THE COMMON hayrides, pony rides, indoor Kid Zone Living Building, fourth floor Solarium, N-37: Bingo at the Knights of — THE LOVE DOGS: 6:30-8:30 p.m., with carnival games, bouncy castle by 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The Columbus, 10 Meadow Road, Spencer Leicester Town Common. Jump Blues, Central MA Jump, dog massages and intent is to build a support system, every Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 Funk, Swing, and Jazz! Major red hot agility ‘Try Its,’ music, food & craft ven- exchange practical information, talk p.m. The first game starts at 6:30 p.m. horn section & boogie woogie piano dors and other Halloween fun for fam- through issues and ways of coping, Along with our regular games we with the best rhythm section in the ilies and pets. Special featured events share feelings, needs and concerns and feature two winners take all games, business. Rain date Aug. 15. include a Costume Contest judged by to learn about community resourc- two 50/50 games and two progressive the Barktacular King & Queen, Your es. Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434- jackpot games with payouts of $600 Dog Can Paint with CC Lowell and 2551 or kawalker@overlook-mass. and $500 respectively. Good food and Wednesday, August 21 an indoor RC racetrack sponsored by org for more information. Presented soft beverages are available at Judy’s Turn4 HobbyTown. Free admission! CONCERTS ON THE COMMON by Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Kitchen. Come and enjoy some good Families and pets are welcome! — THE BOOMBOX BAND: 6:30-8:30 Chapter, visit (800) 272-3900 or alz.org. food, good people and hopefully win p.m., Leicester Town Common. A trib- a little. ute act in costume doing a ‘70s set and THRIFTY: St. Joseph-St. Pius X an ‘80s set. All local musicians. Don’t ONGOING EVENTS Parish, 759 Main St., Leicester, 508-859- STAY HEALTHY: The VNA Care miss this fun night! Rain date Aug. 22. 8083.New 2 You Thrift Shop. Hours: Network and Hospice is holding a ECONOMY SHOP HOURS FOR Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday 9 free Keep Well Clinic to residents 60 August 22 through June 28, 2019 a.m. to noon., Thursday 3 to 6 p.m., and older from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Open every Wednesday 8 a.m. to Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. We have the Spencer Fish and Game Club on noon; Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 6 to 8 added Thursday hours. Mechanic Street. Local residents may Saturday, August 24 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to noon at the First have their blood pressure checked and Congregational Church, 207 Main St., RUNNING OUT OF SUMMER 5K FREE FOR MOM & KIDS: There learn about health concerns. Blood Spencer. Come in and see our daily CHARITY RACE: The Running Out of will be free weekly parent/child pro- sugar, weight monitoring and other specials. (508) 885-2149. Summer 5K is a charity race to ben- grams from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays and health assessments may also be avail- efit Second Chance Animal Services, Wednesdays at the North Brookfield able. VNA Care Network and Hospice DEJA NEW: Art, Antiques & with locations in Central and Western Elementary School, New School Road, clinics are funded in part by the United Collectibles Marketplace which is open Massachusetts. The race will start North. The program runs on school Way, local boards of health, private in the St. Joseph’s Rectory building at and finish at Rapscallion Brewery in calendar and closes for vacation and foundations. For up-to-date clinic 759 Main Street Leicester. Hours are Sturbridge, and is expected to sell out inclement weather according to North information visit www.vnacarenet- Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- with a 500 runner cap this year. The Brookfield School calendar. This free work.org or call (888) 663-3688 x 5603. noon, Thursday 3-6 p.m. and Saturday event features live music, giveaways, program is sponsored by the Spencer, 9 a.m.-noon, all proceeds going back and food and beer after the race. Wachusett, North and East Brookfield IT’S A LUNCH DATE: The East into the town’s Food Pantries, Hearts Taking place on Aug. 24, the last week- Coordinated Family Grant in part- Brookfield Baptist Church invites all for Heat and programs for the needy. end before Labor Day, this race is sure nership with the North Brookfield senior citizens to a Community Lunch We are non-profit and run on volun- to be a fun and festive event. Register Elementary School. Funded by the at 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday teers. We are open May into December. today at https://racewire.com/regis- Massachusetts Department of Early of the month in Fellowship Hall. A ter.php?id=10501. Education and Care. For more infor- delicious lunch and great desserts EAST BROOKFIELD LIBRARY mation, please call CFCE at (508) 885- will be served. Followed by a time PROGRAMS: The East Brookfield 2934 or e-mail Wachusettcpc@hotmail. of fellowship and games concluding Saturday, Public Library is currently conduct- com. with a devotional just before 2 p.m. ing their fall registration for children’s Reservations are encouraged. Call September 21 programming. Rhythm and Rhyme is SUPPER TIME: A free, community (508) 867-7725. for toddlers aged 18 mos. to 3 years. meal is held on the first Tuesday of SEVENTH ANNUAL CRUISE This program runs from 9:45 a.m. to the month at The Cross Roads Café SHARING CUPBOARD: The FOR CRITTERS CAR SHOW: The 10:45 a.m. and includes lots of music, Coffeehouse, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at First Congregational Church of W. 7th Annual Cruise for Critters Car finger plays, physical activities and a the Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop Brookfield Sharing Cupboard - serv- Show is an event to benefit animals story with a related craft. Terrace, Warren. All ages are wel- ing West Brookfield, Warren and West in need at Second Chance Animal Preschool story time is geared for come. There is no cover charge; how- Warren. Located at 36 N. Main St., Services hosted by Al Widlan’s children aged 3 to 5 years old. It runs ever, a love offering is accepted as a West Brookfield, is open Wednesdays Service Connection. It will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Seasonal gift to the band or musician as thanks 10-11:30 a.m. and Thursdays 7-8 pm. on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at songs, poems, and gross motor activ- to God for their sharing of their talent Call the church for more information Westview Farms Creamery. There will ities are part of this program, as well and gift for the glory of God (www. (508) 867-7078 be plenty of food and several fun activ- as a story and craft that encourages emmanuelorthodox.org). fine motor skills. Both programs are

Ad Libs 2019-2020 by June Welcome to August and the BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE dog days of summer! It’s going to be a busy month for me work- ing on the Back to School Sup- SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT plement and the 2020 Business, Community and Restaurant Guide. If you’d like advertising info on either one, please let me know. The 2020 Guide In the Spencer New Leader will have some pages dedicated to the 100th An- niversary of East Brookfield, including the events Coming August 23, 2019 planned throughout the year. The Guide comes out in January, so it’s a great fit for any anniversaries DEADLINE AUGUST 7th or events coming up in 2020. If you’re a business who would like to congratulate East Brookfield on 100 years with an ad in the Guide, please let me Reaching 11,500+ households in know. If you’re interested in entering the DEMO Spencer, Leicester & The DERBY at the SPENCER FAIR Labor Day Weekend, check out the ad in this week’s issue Brookfields, with drops in Warren too! with the details on where to pick up an application form. It’s always bitter-sweet looking forward to the Fair...no need to explain I’m sure. There will be a limited amount of COLOR SPACE... This month you should see a postcard in with the Spencer New Leader asking you to complete front & back of the section. and send back. It’s important that you send back these cards if you’d like to continue to receive the Spencer New Leader. No postage is necessary... 1/16” page (5” wide X 2.5” tall) = $80 just fill it out and drop in any mailbox. Don’t see a card? Please call Kerri at 508-909-4103 with your 1/8th page (5” wide X 5” tall) = $150 name, address and phone number and she’ll sign 1/4 page (5” wide X 10” tall) = $275 you up. Mark your calendar for SALES 4 TALES 50% 1/2 page (10” wide X 10” tall) = $500 off storewide sale coming up on Saturday, August 10. They are located across from LAMOUREUX Or vertical 5” wide X 20” tall = $500 FORD, on Route 9 in East Brookfield. You’ll find some real treasures here! For donations info, FULL PAGE (10 wide X 20 tall) = $800 please call 508-867-3322. I’d like to welcome CONCRETE QUICK Full Color add $100 LLC to our HOME & AUTO page. They are a ce- ment supplier who services central New England, and they are very flexible for any size job. No load Each school in Spencer, is too small! You only buy what you need with no Leicester & The Brookfields K-12 will be minimum purchase, even on weekends! See the ad featured with updated information on this week and call Clyde at 508-868-3946 for more information or visit ConcreteQuickLLC.com. building staff, grades in each building, person to Check out 308 LAKESIDE’s ad this week on contact in an emergency, cost our Dining Page for their entertainment for August. for lunch, arrival and dismissal times, Dining on the deck overlooking beautiful Lake Lashaway should be on your list of things to do and more! this summer! I hope you enjoy the ABC’s of Summer Scram- To advertise in this guide, ble in this week’s issue. Answers are found on the ABC’s of Summer page, a page of all local busi- please contact June Simakauskas nesses. One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift card from their choice of any of these businesses. at 508-909-4062 or Good luck! email [email protected] Have a great week!

by Wednesday, Aug. 7th. June Simakauskas 508-909-4062 [email protected] • SPENCER NEW LEADERFriday, August 3 2, 2019 OBITUARIES Albert A. Remi, 63 Alfred G. Perron, Jr., 67,

LEICESTER- Albert A. Remi, 63, of attended Seven Hills Foundation. NORTH children and several nieces and neph- Pleasant Street died Saturday, July 13 A Graveside service will be held BROOKFIELD- Alfred ews. in his home. on Thursday, August 8 at 11:00 am G. Perron, Jr., 67, of Alfred was born in Worcester, son He leaves three brothers; Ralph in Cherry Valley Cemetery, Towtaid Gilbert Street died of Alfred G. and Claire (Gadbois) Remi and his wife Karen of Worcester, Street, Cherry Valley section of Sunday, July 28 in his Perron. He worked as a foreman at Stanley Sawicki of Neptune City, New Leicester. Morin Funeral Home, 1131 home surrounded by Presmet in Worcester for 22 years and Jersey and William Sawicki and his Main Street, Leicester is directing his loving family. later worked as a machine operator at wife Judith of Cherry Valley, his care- funeral arrangements. In lieu of flow- He leaves his wife Flexcon in Spencer for 28 years before giver for the last thirteen years Daniel ers memorial donations may be made of 17 years, Edith M. retiring. He was a member of the North Wilmore and many nieces and neph- to; Alzheimer’s Assoc. of MA/NH, 309 (Morales) Perron, a Brookfield Congregational Church. He ews. Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA son Alfred G. Perron, III and his wife enjoyed cooking, reading, action mov- Albert was born in Worcester, son of 02452. Rebecca of Oxford, two daughters; ies, woodworking and spending time Albert and Hazel (Dwinell) Remi. He www.morinfuneralhomes.com Jessica A. Shannon and her husband with his family. Daniel of East Brookfield and Stacie The funeral was held on Wednesday, Rev. H. Allen Tadgell, Jr., 90 M. Moulton and her husband Richard July 31 at 10:00 AM in J. HENRI of Spencer, two step-sons; Dennis St. MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Laurent of Dudley and Jose Rodriguez Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial will fol- CHARLTON- Rev. Belchertown High of North Brookfield, three brothers; low in Worcester County Memorial H. Allen Tadgell, School and American Archie Perron of Spencer, Gerald Park, Paxton. Calling hours were Jr., 90, of 88 Masonic International College Perron and his wife Carol of Spencer Tuesday, July 30 from 5:00-7:00 PM in Home Rd., former- in Springfield, and Richard Perron and his wife Tina the funeral home. In lieu of flowers ly of Oxford, died and earned his of Spencer, a sister Claire Harding memorial donations may be made to Tuesday, July 23 at Master’s degree and her husband Phil of Spencer, five American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Vincent Hospital in Theology from grandchildren; Katelyn, Zachary, Street, Framingham, MA 01701. in Worcester after a Boston University. Ariana, Erin & Kayli, five great grand- www.morinfuneralhomes.com brief illness. Allen spent sum- He leaves his wife of mer vacations at the 64 years, Joyce E. (Smith) Tadgell, his family home in Wolfeboro, NH and Barbara M. Boudreau, 87 daughter Kimberley J. Marchand and enjoyed boating and fishing. He was her husband Robert of Georgetown, an avid Red Sox fan. MA, sisters-in-law Dorothy Jean A Memorial Service for Allen will be SOUTHBRIDGE- up in many towns in Massachusetts Dresser of Dripping Springs, TX and held on Saturday, August 3 at the First Barbara M. Boudreau, but settled with her husband and fam- Pauline H. Smith of Greenville, NH, Congregational Church of Leicester, 1 87 of Chapin Street, ily in Sturbridge, residing there most and several nieces and nephews. He Washburn Square, Leicester at 11 a.m. passed from this of her life. is predeceased by his son Mark A. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 world into the arms of Barbara was employed by The Old Tadgell in 2016. a.m. prior to the services. In lieu of her Lord and Savior, Sturbridge Village and enjoyed many Rev. Tadgell was the pastor at the flowers, memorial donations can be Jesus Christ on July years working at the Horn of Plenty former Leicester Federated Church for made to: First Congregational Church 22, 2019. Gift shop. She was an avid reader and 14 years, retiring in 1994. He also of Leicester and Leicester Unitarian She was surround- enjoyed traveling with her husband, served at First Congregational parish- Church. ed by the love of fam- across the country and to Hawaii. es in Winchendon, Wilmington, and MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 ily and friends, who compassionately Barbara was owner of Boudmonte Fairhaven. Born in Medford, he was the Main St., Leicester is assisting the fam- cared for her in her final weeks. Bassets Breeding and spent many son of Henry A. Tadgell, Sr. and Esther ily with arrangements. She leaves her daughter Cheryl years training, showing and judging L. (Dale) Tadgell. He graduated from www.morinfuneralhomes.com P. Soper of Brookfield, MA and her Basset Hounds. son Brian D. Boudreau of Pittsfield, In her later years she was an active MA. She also leaves her grandchil- member of Faith Baptist Church Helena M. Blake, 90 dren, Tricia Poulin and her husband located in Southbridge, MA. serving Jeffery Poulin, Matthew Soper, Brian as Deaconess, Nursery Caregiver, a LEICESTER- was a Grammy to all that met her. She Boudreau Jr., and Austin Boudreau. Choir Member, and signing for the Helena M. (Knox) lived to take care of her family and Great-grandchildren Lily Poulin, Bella Deaf Ministry. Blake, 90, of the loved when everyone was together. She Poulin, Grace Poulin, Layla Boudreau, A Memorial Service will be held at Rochdale section of was a true matriarch and led by exam- Delilah Boudreau and Jace Boudreau. 11AM, Saturday, August 3rd, at Faith Leicester, died peace- ple, spreading love and pure kindness She was predeceased by her husband Baptist Church, 515 Dennison Drive, fully on Monday, July wherever she was. She had an inde- of 53 years, David G Boudreau, her Southbridge, MA. A luncheon recep- 29 in her home after a pendent spirit and spoke her mind, but mother Adella Montville, her grandson tion will follow after the service. long battle with can- lovingly and with humor. Helena had Kyle Boudreau and great-grandson JJ In Lieu of flowers, donations may cer. a talent in making sure everyone was (Jeffery Jr. Poulin) be made to Faith Baptist Church, 515 She was the wife of taken care of before herself. She also Barbara was born in Minneapolis, Dennison Drive, Southbridge, MA Donald I. Blake who died in 1989. She had a competitive spirit in playing her Minnesota, born to Joseph Montville 01550 leaves a son David W. Blake and his favorite games of yahtzee, rummy and and Adella Montville (Fix). She grew wife Mary of Leicester, her daughters bingo. As long as she was surrounded Pamela M. Parent and her husband by her family, all was right in her Robert of Leicester and Deborah A. world. Joseph Anthony Nardone, 61 Connor and her husband Thomas of Born in Worcester, she was the Quinnebaug, CT., a brother Herbert daughter of Horace F. and Anna B. LEICESTER- and wife Rebecca of Knox of Worcester, three sisters Alma (Starbard) Knox and later graduated Joseph Anthony Charlton, Jennifer Morrow of Oxford, Lois Richardson of from Commerce High in Worcester. Nardone, 61, passed and Christopher Worcester and Judith Mikat of Cherry Funeral services were held on away tragically as the Foreman of Holland, valley, five grandchildren; Sheri Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. in the result of an auto acci- Laurel Star LaChance Reilly, Amy Firlings, Lori Martinez, MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Megan Friend and Donald Blake, ten St., Leicester. Burial will follow in dent on July 23, 2019. of Charlton, and Lana great grandchildren; Colleen, Nolan, Worcester County Memorial Park, Joe was born LaChance of Holland. Megan, Helena, Matthew, Mary, Tyler, Paxton. Calling hours were Wednesday October 9, 1957 in He is predeceased Delaney, Jaxton and Camden, sever- from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Southbridge. by his beloved wife al nieces and nephews. She is prede- In lieu of flowers, contributions may He leaves his sons, Michelle, father ceased by brothers Charles, Walter and be made to the St. Vincent Hospital Joseph Nardone of Spring Lake, NC. Michael A. Nardone and step moth- Robert Knox and a sister Norma Pong. Cancer & Wellness Center, 1 Eaton and Justin Cobinski of MO., daughters; er Regina Nardone, brothers, Michael Helena first worked at Telechron, Place, Worcester, MA 01608 or VNA Barbara Cline of GA. and Tera Griffin Francis John and Anthony Nardone. then at Press Met Corp. in Worcester Hospice of Central MA., 10 Trade of SC., grandchildren; Dante Menscer Private Graveside Services with before retiring in 1990. Center, Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801. of NC. , Alaura and Kaylee Repass- Military Honors will be August 3, 2019 Helena loved her family dearly. She www.morinfuneralhomes.com Nardone of VA, his mother, Shirley in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton. Bilodeau, brothers; Michael J. Nardone In lieu of flowers, please make a and wife Cheryl of Charlton, Fran donation in Joe’s name to: Wounded Kenneth J. Mantha, 59 Bilodeau and wife Barbara, Thomas Warriors Project, P.O.Box 758517, Nardone of NH., David Nardone of Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Kenneth J. Mantha, 59, of 84 Wire (Mantha) Hebert and a niece and neph- North Brookfield, sisters; Margaret The ROBERT J. MILLER- Village Road, Spencer, passed away on ew. He was the son of the late Albert (Bilodeau) Tremblay and husband CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at UMass Mantha and stepson of the late Howard Buzz, Nancy (Bilodeau) Lucciarini and Old Worcester Rd., is assisting the fam- Memorial Medical Center. He was McAdams. husband Kevin, with so many nieces ily with arrangements. born in Worcester, MA and lived in In his early years, Kenny loved paint- and nephews he was able to have a To leave a message of condolence, Leicester, MA, where he graduated ing, drawing and photography. He was special impact on Michael A. Nardone please visit: RJMillerfunerals.net from Leicester High School in 1977. He very accomplished in all three. He lived in Spencer for many years. also loved mustangs, especially from At one time, Ken worked for Madison the 60’s. Cable of Worcester, Carling Turbine Kenny loved reptiles and animals. of Worcester, Tuthill Industries of He was a big fan of the New England Millbury and most recently, NSF Patriots and enjoyed watching the Cleaning Services for the Leicester games. His favorite player was Tom To place an High School. Brady, the G.O.A.T. , of course. He will He is survived by his wife of 28 years, be missed by all who knew him. In-Memoriam, Angela (Santoro) Mantha; his mother, Private services were held at Bernadette (Babineau) McAdams; one Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Birthday or Anniversary Greeting, son, Matthew B. Mantha; two daugh- Parlor. ters, Jenna L. (Mantha) Rico and Keira Donations may be made in his name N. Mantha; his stepdaughter, Heather to Second Chance Animal Shelter, the deadline is Friday noon L. Duquette; two grandchildren; 111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136, East four step-grandchildren, one broth- Brookfield, MA 01515 or to any animal for the following week. er, Stephen Mantha and two sisters, organization of the donor’s choice. Joan (Mantha) Raymond and Anne (Memoriams will run on the Obituary pages) Phyllis H. Hanson, 94 Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). HARDWICK- Hardwick Printers as a screen printer Phyllis H. (Bessette) for several years. You can add a photo at no additional cost. Hanson, 94, died She was a long time member of St. on Friday, July 26, Aloysius Church, and was very devout 2019 at Quaboag in her faith and credits her long life to Rehabilitation and God. She was a member of Catholic To send by mail, please mail or drop off to Skilled Care Center. Woman’s Council and was heavily June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., She leaves her involved with church bingo and pot- husband of 72 years, luck suppers. She could always be Southbridge, MA 01550. Eugene W. Hanson, found at the church BBQ cake booth Jr.; her daughter, Cynthia Primavera with Sister Doris spinning the Wheel Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. and her husband Richard of Ware; of Fortune. her son, George Hanson and his wife A Funeral Mass for Phyllis was held Barbara of Gilbertville; six grandchil- on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00AM in For more information, dren, Kim Sanderson Fritcher and her St. Aloysius Church, 64 Church St., in husband Steve, Ryan Sanderson and his Gilbertville. A calling hour was held please call June at 508-909-4062 wife Jadrienne, Russell Sanderson and from 9:30 to 10:30AM prior to the mass or email [email protected] his wife Danielle, Eric Sanderson and in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., his wife Courtney, Tamara Bingle and 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield. and she’ll be happy to help! her husband Richie and Brett Hanson Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery and his wife Jana; and ten great-grand- following mass. In lieu of flowers, children, Brandon, Audrey, Jeorgia, memorial donations may be made to Sylvie, Wesley, Lola, Brielle, Brilee, St. Aloysius Church, 64 Church St., Kayla and Taegan. Gilbertville 01031. Phyllis was wonderful homemak- An online guest book is available at er, and also worked at the former varnumfuneralhome.com 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 2, 2019 Friday, August 2, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 OBITUARIES Rene D. Lavallee, 48 Tami A. Duquette, 48

SPENCER- Rene Spencer, previously he was employed SOUTHBRIDGE- pursuing her Doctorate. She attend- D. Lavallee, 48, of at Flexcon Co. in Spencer. Tami A. Duquette, 48, ed Quinsigamond College, American No. Spencer Rd., died Rene graduated from David Prouty of 36 Colonial Dr., died International College, Westfield State Tuesday, July 23 as High School in Spencer. He enjoyed Tuesday, July 23 at College and Bay Path University. the result of an auto working on his 1988 Z 28 Camaro Harrington Hospital. Tami was a probation officer for 13 accident on Rte. 49 in “IROC”, but most importantly was pre- She leaves her son, years, working for Worcester County E.Brookfield. cious time spent with his son Michael. Zachary M. Bostock and most recently the East Brookfield He leaves his son Funeral services for Rene were held and his wife Kinga Court House. Michael R. Lavallee of on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. in the of Southbridge, a Mostly, she enjoyed spending time Worcester, his father J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL daughter, Allison C. with her family but also enjoyed trav- Robert J. Lavallee, Sr. of Spencer, HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial Bostock of Leicester, a brother, Ronald eling, going to the beach, watching the brothers Robert J. Lavallee, Jr. and will follow in Mary, Queen of the G. Duquette, Jr. and his wife Debra of Red Sox, playing with her dog Romeo his wife Cheryl of Grafton, Richard Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. A calling Ludlow, a sister, Christina L. Kegans and she was quite an artist. A. Lavallee of Spencer and Ronald hour preceded the service on Saturday and her husband Sean of Barre, her The Funeral was held Saturday, July M. Lavallee and his wife Cheryl of from Noon to 1 p.m. mother, Barbara (Joubert) Duquette 27 from the MORIN FUNERAL HOME. Waterloo, SC., nieces and nephews. He In lieu of flowers, contributions may of Southbridge, 6 nieces and neph- 1131 Main St. Leicester, with a Mass is predeceased by his mother Barbara be made to Michael R. Lavallee Fund, ews; Connor, Megan, Brady Duquette, at 10 A.M. in St. Pius X Church, 1161 T. (Maynard) Lavalllee in 1996 and his c/o of Cornerstone Bank, 176 Main St., Mackenzie, Hunter, Saylor Kegans, Main St., Leicester. Calling hours were brother Raymond C. Lavallee in 2013. Spencer, MA 01562. her fiance, Jason J. Lamoureaux, and Friday from 4-7 P.M. in the Funeral Rene, most recently worked as a www.morinfuneralhomes.com Peter R. Bostock whom she was for- Home. Following cremation, burial real estate broker for Century 21 in merly married to. of ashes will be in Worcester County She was pre-deceased by her father Memorial Park, Paxton at a later date Ronald G. Duquette, Sr. in 2017. and at the convenience of the family. Lucille M. Meacham, 92 She was born in Worcester and Please omit flowers, contributions graduated from Leicester High School may be made in Tami’s honor to Second SPENCER- Lucille and an active parishioner at the former and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Chance Animal Services, Inc., P.O. Box M. (Noel) Meacham, St. Mary’s Parish in Spencer. Degree, two Master’s Degrees, and was 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515. 92, formerly of 41 Lucille was devoted to her family Paxton Rd., died and was a formidable role model to her Friday, July 26 at daughters. In her day, Lucille enjoyed Russell E. Peterson Jr., 40 Eisenberg Assisted gardening, travelling, “power walk- Living in Worcester. ing”, and most of all, dancing! She was WARREN-Russell E. Peterson Jr., 40, loved his 1968 Javelin SST which he Lucille was mar- always “on the go”. passed away suddenly at home on July cherished and had for many years. ried to Paul Meacham The family would like to thank every- 21,2019. Russell always had a smile on his face for 67 years until his one at the Eisenberg Assisted Living He leaves his son Alex Peterson; his and he lit up the room with his joking passing on June 6, 2019. She leaves her and the Jewish Home Care & Hospice mother Tamara L. & his father Russell personality. He will be sadly missed two daughters Darlene Seaton and her for their compassionate care of Lucille. Peterson Sr.; a brother Travis & his by all. husband Jay of Tuftonboro, NH., and Her funeral was held on Monday, girlfriend Amanda and recent niece A Celebration of Life for Russell will Michelle Meacham of Boston, many July 29 from the J.HENRI MORIN & Hazel all of Warren; also his loving be held at a later date to be announced. nieces and nephews. SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., extended family and friends. Pillsbury Funeral Home 3 West Born in Worcester, she was the last Spencer with a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Russell had an outstanding career Brookfield Rd. Brookfield has been of 7 children to Joseph E. and Mary A. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, of over 20 years as a machine operator entrusted with arrangements. For an (Cloutier) Noel and lived in Spencer for 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial will at Flexcon in Spencer. He was an avid online tribute and guestbook please 64 years before moving to the Eisenberg follow in Mary,Queen of the Rosary muscle car fan and mechanic. Russell visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome.com Assisted Living in December 2016. Cemetery, Spencer. A calling hour was She graduated from Holy Name High held on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. School in Worcester and later received in the funeral home. In lieu of flow- Send all obituary notices to her Real Estate License at Lee Institute ers, contributions may be made to St. in 1972. Lucille then started her own Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, real estate business out of her home 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail and became one of the top brokers in TN, 38105 or visit St.Jude.org. Spencer and the Brookfields. She was www.morinfuneralhomes.com to [email protected] Corporator at Spencer Savings Bank,

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NEW PRICE SOLD ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE – 50 West Point Rd! Killdeer Island! Stunning 4,700’ Entertainers Dream! Magnificent Sunsets! Built 2016, NEW PRICE It Has It All! Expansive 2 Story Foyer! Cherry Cabinet Kit w/Oversized Center Isl, Dble Oven, High End Appliances and Walk-in DUDLEY – 94 Tracy Road! 7 Rm 4 Bdrm Colonial On 1.24 Acres! Privacy! Many Butler’s Pantry! Din Rm w/Wet Bar, Sliders to 14x30’ Deck! Bright & Airy Liv Rm Overlooking the Lake, Custom Built Cabinets, WEBSTER – 28 Colonial Rd! Immaculately SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY Upgrades! Hrdwds Throughout! Frplce Liv Rm w/Recessed Lights! Formal Din Rm! Eat- Gas Frplc! 1/2 Bath + Laundry Nearby! An ELEVATOR to Service All 3 Floors! Glorious Stairway leads up to 3 Spacious Bdrms Maintained 8 Rm Colonial Across from w/ WATERFRONT! 5 W. Sutton Rd! 8 Rm in Kit Updated in 2015! Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counters, Center Isl & SS Appliances! each with their Own Private Baths! Luxurious Master w/Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet + Private Balcony! Expansive Master Bath, Views of & Beach Access to Webster Lake! Cape! 3 Bdrms! Screen House at Waters Sunroom w/Skylights, Hrdwd Flrs & Slider to Deck! 1st Flr 1/2 Bath w/Laundry! Master Applianced Kit! Dining Area! Dining Rm! Edge! Gradual Access to the Water! Soaker Tub & Large Tile Shower! Walk-up Attic w/Expansion Possibilities! Lower Level boasts Full Kit, 1/2 Bath, Lake Facing Fam Well Maintained! Kit, Formal Din Rm! Bdrm w/Dble Closet & Full Bath w/Linen Closet! 2nd Flr Full Bath! Lower Level Rm, Media/Exercise Rm + Lake Facing Bdrm w/Frplc & Private Bath! Slider to Patio! 13 Individual Splits to Control Rm Temps! Fam Rm! 3 Comfortable Bdrms! Master Game Rm/Office! Utility/Storage Rm! 16X21 Deck! Garage Under! Save on Your Bath w/Dble Vanity, Whirlpool Tub, Separate Fireplace Liv Rm! Den! Sun Rm! Updated Oversized 2 Car Garage! This Home is Loaded w/Quality & Detail! Quick Closing No Problem! Don’t Delay! $1,145,000.00 Windows! New Furnace & Septic to be Electric Your Bills, 2015 Solar Panels! Level yard w/Shed! Call now! Shower! 2.5 Baths! C/Air! $285,000.00 $349,000.00 Installed by Seller! $499,900.00

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CHARLTON – GLEN ECHO LAKE! 3 Sunset Dr! Western Exposure = Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic WEBSTER LAKE – 39 Bates Point! Panoramic Views of South Pond! Southern Exp! Park Like Grounds! Extensive Patio, WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Wakefield Ave! WEBSTER LAKE - 207 Beacon Park! 1,100’ South Pond! Western Exposure! Protected 105’ Waterfront! Ideal 15,941’ Gently Sloping Lot! Comfortable 9 Rm Ranch! Stainless Appliance Eat- Paver Walkways & Perennial Gardens! 18X24 Covered Composite Deck, w/Vinyl Railings! 90’ U-Shaped Dock! Beautiful 7 Rm Garden Unit! 5 Rms! 1 Level Living – No from the Storms – Quiet Cove! .24 Acre Stairs! Spectacular Sandy Beach! Fantastic in Granite Kit! Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! Lake Facing Liv Rm w/Panoramic Water Views! 4 Bdrms, 3 Lake A/C’D Ranch! 14,549’ Level Lot! Lake Facing Cathedral Ceiling Great Rm w/Gas Frplace, Maple Hrdwd Flrs, Custom Granite Wet Bar w/Maple Cabinetry! Applianced Granite Kit w/Maple Cabinets & Porcelain Tile Flr! Formal Din Rm w/Cathedral Lot! 104’ Waterfront! Water Views! Lakeside Pool! Applianced! Kit & Din Rms Facing including the Spacious Master! Full Hall Bath! Enjoy the Sun Rm w/Lake Views! 32’ Walk- Ceiling, Skylight & Birch Flooring! 20’ Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Ceiling Fans, Walk-in Closet & Dble Closet! 2,412’ 8 Rm Contemp! Just Renovated! 4 w/Parquet Wood Flrs! Spacious Liv Rm! 2 out Lower Level Frplce Fam Rm w/Wet Bar & Convenient Half Bath! Nicely Landscaped Front & Bthrm w/Travertine Flr, Dble Granite Vanity, Custom Tile Shower, Linen Closet & Cathedral Ceiling w/Skylight! Entry Foyer/ Bdrms! 2 Baths! Cathedrals! Skylights! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath & Walk-in Closet! 2 Back! Lake Level Deck, Dock & Rear Shed! Benefitted by Town Sewer! Start Packing! $529,900.00 Mud Rm w/Tile Floor! Finished Walk-out Lower Level w/2 Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing! Liv Area w/Wet Bar & Frig! Full Bathrm! Fireplaces! C/Air! Composite Decks! Tile Baths! C/Air! Garage! $249,900.00 Laundry Rm! Work Shop & Storage! 26X32 Detached Garage w/2 Stalls & 2nd Flr Storage! Start Packing! $749,900.00 Patio! 2 Car Carport! $535,000.00

SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE NEW LISTING CHARLTON – 105’ WATERFRONT! Baker Pond! 63 Lincoln Pt Rd! East Facing = Fantastic Sunrises! Custom 9 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 50 Union Point Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle Pond – South Facing – Tons of Sun! Princi- WEBSTER LAKE - Steps Away WEBSTER LAKE – 206 Treasure Colonial! Beautiful 1/2 Acre Lot w/Lawn to Water’s Edge! 2 Story Foyer! Natural Woodwork! Open Flr Plan! Appliance pal Residence or as a Second Home this 6+ Rm Gambrel Colonial will be Ready for You! You’ll Appreciate its Easy From! 110 S. Shore Rd! Killdeer Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! 6 Rms, 2 Island! Access to Swimming & Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Granite Kit w/Isl, Recessed Lights, Tile Flr & Water View! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Sunken Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr Access and Taken Back by the Ever Changing Lake Vistas! Featuring Applianced Kitchen w/Island, Dining Area, Recent Cherry & Granite Kit w/SS & Water Views! Din Rm w/Hrdwd! 1/2 Bath w/Pedestal Sink! 2nd Flr w/4 Bdrms, 3 w/Water Views! Master w/Cathedrals, Lake Facing Fireplaced Living Rm with Custom Cabinetry, All with Hardwood Floors! Ideal Lake Facing 3 Sea- Boating w/Killdeer Island Club Assoc Appliances! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! French Dr to Balcony, Bath w/Separate Tub/Shower, Walk-in Closet & Laundry! Hall Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! Finished Walk- sons Rm w/Tile Floor & Anderson Sliders All Around! 3 Second Floor Bedrooms! Spacious Lake Facing Master w/ Membership! Perfect 1st Home or Frplcd Fam Rm! Patio! Newer C/Air, out Lower Level w/31’ Fam Rm! Full Kit! Full Bath & Laundry! Includes NEW A/C SPLITS SYSTEM! Enjoy Outside Cathedral Ceiling & 2 Sliders to its Private Deck! 2 Full Baths! Central Air! Composite Decks & Flag Stone Pa- Summer Retreat! 7 Rms! 2 Bdrms! Heat & Hot Water! Garage! 2 Slips! Pool! Full Bath! 12x25’ Deck w/Water Views! Beach! Listed by Another – “SOLD” from the Farmer’s Porch, Deck, Patio, Screened Porch or Dock! 2 Car Garage! Full Recreational Use! $524,900.00 tio for Your Enjoyment! 7,405’ Lot with 50’ on the Water! Sorry, Closing not before 9/10/2019! $649,900.00 Garage! Don’t Delay! $299,000.00 by C21 Lake Realty! $345,000.00 hope2own.com Featured New Construction 508.943.4333 THOMPSON, CT - 6 LILLIAN AVE, LOT#1 There is No Place Like Home ~ beautiful newly constructed Sharon Pelletier - Broker home! Split level style home has an attractive modern flare! Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, Licensed in MA, CT & RI tile floored baths, & wall to wall carpeted Bedrooms. Granite counters, center island & dining rm w/sliders! Master BR, private master full bath w/extra wide shower & We Want walk in closet, plus 2 more spacious BRs & a full hallway 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 bath. 24’ lower Level family room, half bath w/laundry Your Listings! hookups! Two car garage! Central AC. $309,900. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

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ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT There is No Place Like Home ~ especially when it is a beautiful newly constructed Large Beautiful 1930’s vintage hip roof 3 Family, large kitchens COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LOCATION IN THE HEART OF Pristine Colonial on 2.54 Acres in Historic Woodstock! 3 BR, Simply Move In & Enjoy this Beautifully UPDATED Ranch! Close home! This split level style home has an attractive modern flare! You’ll be with pantry’s, french doors dividing the dining room from the DUDLEY!! 3 BEDROOM,1BATH RANCH! LARGER THAN IT 2-1/2 Baths. This Home is a Must See! Peaceful Country Set- delighted with the natural light that will brighten the interior of this home! Open to I-395! Town water & sewer, HIGH EFFICIENCY NAVIEN brand living room.3 bedrooms each floor, City gas to each apartment, APPEARS!! 19,582 +/- sq ft Lot. Natural Gas Heat! Hard wood ting! Vaulted Ceiling Family Room w/Built ins, Cherry Cabinets, floor plan, cathedral ceilings! Granite counters, center island & dining rm w/ heating/hot water system, Bamboo hardwood floors, crown enclosed front and rear hallways. 2 car garage. Comes with an floors! BRING YOUR VISION, LARGE FLAT YARD GIVES YOU Sunken Dining Rm, Cathedral Mstr! Hdwd & Tile Flrs! Potential sliders! Master BR, private master full bath w/extra wide shower & walk in closet, moldings! 2 BRs, full bath w/tiled walk-in shower, 6x16 year-rnd plus 2 spacious BRs & a full hallway bath. 24’ lower Level family room, half bath extra lot that is level to the road and landscaped GREAT PARKING AREA, for A SMALL BUSINESS FROM for Home Office, Teen/ In-law Suite, Craft Rm or Media/Game Sunroom w/outdoor access! (3rd BR, or Office!). $199,900. w/laundry hookups & utility closet, two car garage! Central AC. $309,900. assisted sale $179,000 HOME!! CONTRACTORS DREAM! $178,500. Rm. Resurfaced Driveway $399,000.00

THOMPSON, CT - 25 BONNETTE AVE WEBSTER - 12 ERNEST ST WEBSTER/DOUGLAS/THOMPSON WEBSTER - 34 EASTERN AVE UNIT A WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $295,000 Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch Attached 2 Welcome home to this Huge, Sprawling, Ranch Style AN AFFORDABLE LIVING OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS ITSELF! This Home! 2,848 SF+/- of Living Area on One Level! In-ground Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Garage! Eat in 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900 20 Unit Condo Complex is tucked away at the very end of Eastern Ave, pool, built-in hot tub, w/fire pit! Carport/pavilion for en- fenced in & private, Easily accessible I395,! There’s a lot to love about potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! Kitchen, Fireplaced living room with bow window! tertaining! Separate wings for private family living & en- Killingly - 37 Katherine Ave River Frontage 2/3rds Webster! Unit 34 A is an 1,037 SF+/- END UNIT. Large living room Lake Residential area, not on the lake. 3 bedrooms, enclosed heated sun room, central air, tertainment, BR suites, 10 rooms total! simply Amazing! acre. Town Water & Sewer $55,000 w/picture window, an eat-in kitchen, access to rear deck, 2 spacious Priced to Sell! $129,400. Koi Pond, on .87 +/- acre! New Price $249,900 New Price $299,900 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, full basement! NEW PRICE $164,900 On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 54 KILLDEER RD WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront Property! Prime Loca- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY tion, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROP- a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SORRY, SOLD! ERTY! Charming, year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of Webster Lake’s South Pond SF of living area w/2 BRs & 2 full baths. Plus, KILLDEER ISLAND! A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON WEBSTER LAKE! convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level ABSOLUTELY THE WATERFRONT PROPERTY YOU’VE BEEN beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private w/direct Lake ac- WAITING/LOOKING FOR! 2.45+/- Acres! 345’+/- road front, 336/384’+/- cess. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout access, a w/tremendous potential for additional living area. depth, 275’+/- Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 stor- Main level features Open Floor Plan w/sliders to & a friendly level lot at water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique w/massive modern windows age shed. Park like grounds! New Price $375,000 full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & shore front- 180 panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets. 5 spacious BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d garage w/summer kitchen, age available. NEW PRICE $299,900 1/2 bath Family owned gem for 60+years! $1,495,000 Friday, August 2, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7

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OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 11-1 SATURDAY 12:30-2 SUNDAY 12-2 NEW LISTING Webster: Split, near lake, 3 bedrooms, fireplace, Charlton: 3 bdrms, new SOLD! THOMPSON, CT - $259,900 NORTH WOODSTOCK, CT - $244,900 Webster: 2 units, 3 bed- 20’x20’ pokey room, easy construction, central air, 223 Stawicki Road 657 Brick Yard Rd rooms, fireplace, sided, commute to rte. 495, Oxford: 2 bedrooms, HW floors throughout. 3 Bedroom, Split, Full Inlaw 3 bedrooms, 2 Bath, Lots of Land, 2900 sq. ft., garage 395, Worcester new septic. COMPLETELY REMODELED Ability to finish basement 23 Klebart Ave ~ 293 Thompson Rd ~ 24 Dodge Rd ~ $264,900 $244,900 112 Main St~ $223,500 $339,900 We Have Qualified Buyers, Always Looking To Sell, Any Type! Contact Us Today! 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 2, 2019 LEGALS RECEIVER’S SALE Should you require auxiliary aids, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens restrictions, encroachments, building OF REAL ESTATE services, written materials in other and assessments, rights of tenants and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, AT PUBLIC AUCTION formats, or reasonable modifications and parties in possession, and attor- tax titles, water bills, municipal liens PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS in policies and procedures, please call ney’s fees and costs. and assessments, rights of tenants GENERAL LAWS ch. 111 § 127I 508-885-7500 ext. 180 in advance of TERMS OF SALE: and parties in possession, and attor- By virtue of an Order of the Worcester the scheduled meeting. A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOL- ney’s fees and costs. Housing Court in Case No. August 2, 2019 LARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) TERMS OF SALE: 17CV244, Attorney General for the August 9, 2019 in the form of a certified check, bank A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOL- Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. treasurer’s check or money order will LARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) Sarah Carter and Wayne Carter, which Notice of Public Hearing be required to be delivered at or be- in the form of a certified check, bank Order took effect October 19, 2017 ap- Spencer Planning Board fore the time the bid is offered. The treasurer’s check or money order will pointing WORCESTER COMMUNITY A Planning Board meeting will be successful bidder will be required to be required to be delivered at or be- HOUSING RESOURCES, INC. as the held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in execute a Foreclosure Sale Agree- fore the time the bid is offered. The Receiver of real estate located at 115 the McCourt Social Hall of Memorial ment immediately after the close of the successful bidder will be required to Summer Street, North Brookfield, MA, Town Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer, bidding. The balance of the purchase execute a Foreclosure Sale Agree- said Order recorded at the Worces- MA, a public hearing will be held on price shall be paid within thirty (30) ment immediately after the close of the ter District Registry of Deeds in Book the following items starting at 7:00 days from the sale date in the form of a bidding. The balance of the purchase 60236, Page 13, and the establishment p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be certified check, bank treasurer’s check price shall be paid within thirty (30) of a lien in favor of the Receiver pur- heard: Amendment to Stormwater or other check satisfactory to Mortgag- days from the sale date in the form of a suant to M.G.L. ch. 111§127I on such Permit/Major Site Plan Extension – ee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves certified check, bank treasurer’s check property, recorded in Book 60555, Applicant: ZPT Energy Solutions II, the right to bid at the sale, to reject any or other check satisfactory to Mortgag- Page 211, and for the purpose of sat- LLC; Owner: Demeter Realty Trust and all bids, to continue the sale and to ee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves isfying such lien as to 115 Summer C/O Brendan Gove. Location: 103 N. amend the terms of the sale by written the right to bid at the sale, to reject any Street, North Brookfield, MA, said real Spencer Road, Spencer Assessor’s or oral announcement made before or and all bids, to continue the sale and to estate will be sold at a public auction Map R49/1/1. The property is located during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is amend the terms of the sale by written at 10:00 A.M. on the 13th day of Au- within the Rural Residential zoning set aside for any reason, the Purchaser or oral announcement made before or gust, 2019, on the premises hereafter district. The applicant is applying for an at the sale shall be entitled only to a re- during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is described in a deed, to wit: amendment to the existing site plan, turn of the deposit paid. The purchaser set aside for any reason, the Purchaser The land in North Brookfield, Worces- originally approved July 13th, 2010, shall have no further recourse against at the sale shall be entitled only to a re- ter County, Massachusetts being a under Spencer Zoning Bylaw Section the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the turn of the deposit paid. The purchaser certain parcel of land with the buildings 4.3.4 (Major Utility). Mortgagee’s attorney. The description shall have no further recourse against thereon situated on the Southwester- Interested Parties may review of the premises contained in said mort- the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the ly side of Summer Street and on the these applications at the Office of gage shall control in the event of an er- Mortgagee’s attorney. The description Northeasterly side of Bigelow Street Development & Inspectional Services ror in this publication. TIME WILL BE of the premises contained in said mort- and bounded and described as follows: in Memorial Town Hall located at 157 OF THE ESSENCE. gage shall control in the event of an er- Beginning at an iron pin on the South- Main Street Spencer, MA 01562, Other terms, if any, to be announced ror in this publication. TIME WILL BE westerly side of Summer Street at the during regular business hours from at the sale. OF THE ESSENCE. corner of land of Arthur C. Prouty et ux; 7:30-4:30 Monday-Wednesday and NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mort- Other terms, if any, to be announced THENCE South 45° 46’ East by the Thursday 7:30-12:00. gage Servicing at the sale. Southerly line of Summer Street One The Planning Board is committed to Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Hundred Ninety-Four (194) feet, more ensuring that its public meetings are Its Attorneys, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individ- or less, to Bigelow Street; accessible to people with disabilities. ORLANS PC ually but as trustee for Pretium Mort- THENCE Southwesterly by Bigelow Should you require auxiliary aids, PO Box 540540 gage Acquisition Trust Street to land now or formerly of Walter services, written materials in other Waltham, MA 02454 Present Holder of said Mortgage, W. Maki; formats, or reasonable modifications Phone: (781) 790-7800 By Its Attorneys, THENCE North 34° 56’ East by land of in policies and procedures, please call 19-003971 ORLANS PC said Maki Sixty-Five and Seventy-Five 508-885-7500 ext. 180 in advance of July 26, 2019 PO Box 540540 Hundredths (65.75) feet to an iron pipe the scheduled meeting. August 2, 2109 Waltham, MA 02454 at land of said Prouty; August 2, 2019 August 9, 2019 Phone: (781) 790-7800 THENCE South 55° 04’ East by land of August 9, 2019 18-008184 said Prouty Twenty-Two (22) feet to an MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE July 26, 2019 iron pipe; MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE August 2, 2109 THENCE North 44° 36’ East still by SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Pow- August 9, 2019 land of said Prouty Forty-Nine (49) feet By virtue and in execution of the Pow- er of Sale contained in a certain Mort- to a place of beginning. er of Sale contained in a certain Mort- gage given by Stephen H. Brown to Commonwealth of Massachusetts BEING the same premises conveyed gage given by Reginald L. Girouard, Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys- The Trial Court to Wayne M. Carter and Sarah Carter, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration tems, Inc., as nominee for 1-800-East- Probate and Family Court by deed recorded on August 7, 2008 Systems, Inc., as nominee for BSM West Mortgage Company, its suc- Worcester Probate and Family at the Worcester County Registry of Financial, L.P., its successors and as- cessors and assigns, dated May 13, Court Deeds in Book 39531, Page 165. signs, dated November 1, 2006 and 2011 and recorded with the Worcester 225 Main Street TERMS OF SALE: FIVE THOUSAND recorded with the Worcester County County (Worcester District) Registry of Worcester, MA 01608 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS, as a deposit, (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Deeds at Book 47398, Page 181, sub- (508) 831-2200 on said property being sold, to be paid at Book 40103, Page 19, subsequent- sequently assigned to Federal Nation- Docket No. WO19P2459EA in cash, certified check, treasurer’s ly assigned to EMC Mortgage Corpo- al Mortgage Association by Mortgage CITATION ON PETITION FOR check or cashier’s check, by the pur- ration by Mortgage Electronic Regis- Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. FORMAL ADJUDICATION chaser at the time and place of sale, tration Systems, Inc. by assignment as nominee for 1-800-East-West Mort- Estate of: balance within thirty (30) days after recorded in said Worcester County gage Company, its successors and as- Dennis G D’Amato date of the sale at the office of WEN- (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds signs by assignment recorded in said Date of Death: 05/17/2019 DY M. MEAD, PC., 11 Pleasant Street, at Book 45534, Page 131, subsequent- Worcester County (Worcester District) To all interested persons: ste 30, Worcester, MA, Attorney for the ly assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registry of Deeds at Book 59002, A Petition for Foraml Probate of Will Receiver. Said premises are to be sold Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”) Page 145, subsequently assigned to with Appointment of Personal Rep- as is and subject to unpaid taxes, tax as nominee for BSM Financial, L.P., Wilmington Savings Fund Society, resentative has been filed by sales, water charges and municipal its successors and assigns by EMC FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not in- Donald E D’Amato of Spencer MA liens and assessments, if any. Any oth- Mortgage LLC f/k/a EMC Mortgage dividually but as trustee for Pretium requesting that the Court enter a for- er terms will be announced at the sale. Corporation by assignment recorded in Mortgage Acquisition Trust by Federal mal Decree and Order and for such FRANCIS J. TRAPASSO & ASSOCI- said Worcester County (Worcester Dis- National Mortgage Association by as- other relief as requested in the Petition. ATES trict) Registry of Deeds at Book 58809, signment recorded in said Worcester The Petitioner requests that Mass. State License #252 Page 234, subsequently assigned to County (Worcester District) Registry Donald E D’Amato of Spencer MA WORCESTER COMMUNITY HOUS- JPMorgan Chase Bank, National As- of Deeds at Book 59926, Page 175 for be appointed as Personal Representa- ING RESOURCES, INC. sociation by Mortgage Electronic Reg- breach of the conditions of said Mort- tive(s) of said estate to serve Without Receiver istration Systems, Inc., as nominee for gage and for the purpose of foreclosing Surety on the bond in an unsuper- Dated: June 20, 2019 BSM Financial, L.P., its successors same will be sold at Public Auction at vised administration. WENDY M. MEAD, P.C. and assigns by assignment recorded in 11:00 AM on August 16, 2019 at 126 IMPORTANT NOTICE 11 Pleasant Street, ste 30 said Worcester County (Worcester Dis- Hastings Road, Spencer, MA, all and You have the right to obtain a copy of Worcester, MA 01609 trict) Registry of Deeds at Book 52060, singular the premises described in said the Petition from the Petitioner or at the July 19, 2019 Page 39, subsequently assigned to Mortgage, to wit: Court. You have a right to object to this July 26, 2019 New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shell- the land in Spencer, Worcester Coun- proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- August 2, 2019 point Mortgage Servicing by JPMorgan ty, Commonwealth of Massachusetts ney must file a written appearance and Chase Bank, National Association by on the easterly side of Hastings Road objection at this Court before: 10:00 assignment recorded in said Worces- in said Spencer being shown as Lot a.m. on the return day of 08/20/2019. Notice of Public Hearing ter County (Worcester District) Reg- 10 on a plan entitled “Plan of Land This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- Planning Board istry of Deeds at Book 55936, Page in Spencer, Mass, surveyed for Con- line by which you must file a written ap- The Spencer Planning Board will be 304 for breach of the conditions of said rad J. Lussier surveyed by Donald A. pearance and objection if you object to holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday Mortgage and for the purpose of fore- Para, RLS, New Braintree, Mass. Oc- this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- August 20, 2019 in McCourt Social closing same will be sold at Public Auc- tober 20, 1986” which plan is record- ly written appearance and objection Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main tion at 10:00 AM on August 16, 2019 at ed with the Worcester District Registry followed by an affidavit of objections Street, Spencer, MA, on the following 23 Pearl Street, Spencer, MA, all and of Deeds in Plan Book 566, plan 92 within thirty (30) days of the return day, item(s) starting at 7:00 PM or as soon singular the premises described in said and which Lot 10 is more particular- action may be taken without further no- thereafter as can be heard: Mortgage, to wit: ly bounded and described as follows: tice to you. Special Permit- Applicant: NVEnergy, The land with the buildings thereon BEGINNING at a point in the easterly UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION LLC, Owner: Chris Dodge/ Sambra in Spencer, Massachusetts situated line of Hastings Road which point is UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS Redick, Location138 Wilson Street; on the southerly side of Pearl Street, the northwest corner of the lot here- UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Spencer Assessor’s Map U17-7-2. bounded and described as follows: in described and southwest corner of A Personal Representative appointed The applicant is requesting a Special On the North by Pearl Street, and the Lot 9 as shown on said plan; THENCE under the MUPC in an unsupervised Permit for a small scale ground Spencer Railroad; On the East by land S. 53 degrees 36’ 46” E. 332.41 feet administration is not required to file an mounted solar array under Sections of Arthur Derosier et ux, formerly of S. along said Lot 9 to a point at land now inventory or annual accounts with the 4.8.9 of the Spencer Zoning Bylaw. Dickerman; On the South by land now or formerly of Donald L. and Shirley E. Court. Persons interested in the estate The property is located within or formerly of Archambeault, formerly Smith; THENCE S. 05 degrees 59 35” are entitled to notice regarding the ad- the Suburban Residential zoning of Michael Casey, about 97 feet; and W. 100.08 feet along said Smith land to ministration directly from the Personal district. On the West by land of said Spencer a point; THENCE S. 79 degrees 22’ 34” Representative and may petition the Interested Parties may review Railroad; Being the same premises W. 341.14 feet along said Smith land Court in any matter relating to the es- these applications at the Office of conveyed to Reginald L. Girouard, to an iron pin set in the easterly line tate, including the distribution of assets Development & Inspectional Services Jr. by deed of Gary A. Cook and Su- of Hastings Road; THENCE N. 04 De- and expenses of administration. in Memorial Town Hall located at 157 zanne M. Cook dated January 8, 2002 grees 23’ 27” E, 200.00 feet along the WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Main Street Spencer, MA 01562, and recorded with the Worcester Dis- easterly line of Hastings Road to the Justice of this Court. during regular business hours from trict Registry of Deeds in Book 26013, point of beginning. Containing 1.138 Date: July 25, 2019 7:30-4:30 Monday-Wednesday and Page 308. acres (49,571 square feet). For title Stephanie K. Fattman, Thursday 7:30-12:00. The premises are to be sold subject to reference see deed recorded at Book Register of Probate The Planning Board is committed to and with the benefit of all easements, 18116 Page 295. August 2, 2019 ensuring that its public meetings are restrictions, encroachments, building The premises are to be sold subject to accessible to people with disabilities. and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, and with the benefit of all easements, www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, AugustFriday, 2, 2019 August 2, •2019 SPENCER • Town-to-Town NEW LEADER Classifieds 19

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Call Paul (508) 769- 300 HELP WANTED accessories, air floor. 2009 12 draws of type, 1 lead cutting- rects all aspects of daily opera- Round/Flat, Excellent Retaining 2351 tions and 546 CEMETERY LOTS Honda 8HP, serviced. $2,195 FOR SALE saw, hand tool equipment, 2 Wallstone. $25/Ton maintenance of the Town’s Canoe: oars/ seats, no leaks. Brand new8ft Leers Cap. Fits a steel draw cabinets. (will not sell (508) 278-5762 Evening landfill and recycling facility DOUBLE LOT at waldron- $275 860-983-0800 Sturbridge 8ft bed for 2016 separately) $5,000. 508-764- 284 LOST & FOUND 310 GENERAL HELP (transfer station). cemetetery in Dudley. $700. and under. $850 4458 TRUCK CAP: fits newer PETS WANTED For an application, visit 508-341-7873 call 508-909-6070 Dodge Trucks. 6.6 Bed size Removable front window, www.northbrookfield.net/home/ screens, side windows that pages/job-opportunities, Call Worcester County Memorial 24 FOOT POOL, ABOVE- FOR SALE Did you find BRIMFIELD FAMILY looking open, rugged inside, Lights 508-867-0201, Or email Park Garden of Valor, Paxton GROUND, 4 years old, filter, Janome Sowing/ Embroidery for a responsible, compassion- inside. Excellent cond. RED your pet? health@northbrookfield.net Mass. 2 lots for sale. $3,000 or motor, all supplies included (ex- Machine. Includes: all feet, ate, caring woman no history of QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM $140. 508-259-8805 best offer for both lots. (valued at cept liner) Ready to go $950 or Hoops software. $3,700. Call Or find a home smoking, drugs, or alcohol. with SET dark cherry, includes bed $8,500) Call 508-892-9843 best offer 508-498-0166 leave 860-774-5714 and leave a mes- a motherly background to be a frame, headboard, 2 bureaus, WE’VE MOVED! Light oak din- for one? message sage. live-in helper. My family lost my 330 SALES one end table $500. Also lighter ing-room table w/6 chairs & 2 mom on 12/10/16. Job is full- oval table with leaf and 4 cush- leaves, Oak entertainment Ctr., time. Driving a must. Job duties ATV TIRES: Four ATV Tires FOR SALE MAKE A OFFER: ion chairs, solid wood. $200. various size lamps, small elec- a r e GATES GMC WORCESTER COUNTY Buzz Saw Brand, 26/10R12. kitchen table with four chairs 508-885-2262. tronics & more. 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WANTED: Seeking Quality nace, refrigerator, and kitchen indoors, less than 10 miles FREEZER COMM. FRIGIDAIRE CALL 508-282-0232 Classifieds Homes Throughout Central 400 SERVICES 100 GENERAL floor. Call 508-873-6312. on it. No signs of wear, in Compact Chest Freezer Heavy 508-909-4111 MA To Provide Foster Care like new condition. Bought Duty 5.0 Cu Ft. 27” Wide 34” SIX Windsor Back Chairs. To Children In Need. 24/7 new for $675 make reason- High Asking $125.00 Light wood. Good condition. 107 MISC. FREE Support. Generous Reim- able offer. 774-280-0414 Call 1-508-347-3145 287 FEED bursement. $1000 Sign-On 442 LICENSED DAY $110.00 508-259-8805 Free construction wood and 575 VACATION RENTALS kindling wood; beams, ply- Bonus. Call For Details. CARE BOSE STEREO SPEAKERS FURNITURE FOR SALE SNOW TIRES, PIRELLI wood, 2x4x, 2x6s, 2x8s, good Devereux Therapeutic Fos- Reflecting 6.2 Everywhere dinning room set with HAY FOR SALE - $4 a bale 245/45R19/102V M+S, 250 for woodstoves, not for building. ter Care. (508)829-6769 CAPE COD Speakers 4 Speakers 2 Left HUTCH like new perfect con- off wagon (pick up only), cash miles, $1000, 508-564-3556 Clean. Delivery possible. Ask for ************************* and 2 Right Asking $80.00 dition. Bar with 3 stools. 508-826-3312 The Commonwealth of DENNISPORT Each Call 1-508-347-3145 J.D. 413-262-5082 Must See. Stereo Equipment Massachusetts Office of Child Clean 2 bedroom Love seat and chairs and Bunn My Cafe single cup Care Services requires that all Cottage Misc items. 508-234-7252 STEREO EQUIPMENT 298 WANTED TO BUY brewer $75 Oak bookcase ads placed in the newspaper for RECEIVER ONKYO AV HT child care (daycare) in your 3”x3” 3 shelves $50 508 R8230Digital Dolby Wrat LEE’S COINS & Cable TV, Wifi, 320-7230 130 YARD SALES home include your license num- FURNITURE FOR SALE Wide Range Amplifier JEWELRY ber Close to Beaches, Golf, Ladies bureau w/ extra large Tech.TEAC W-450R ART SALE Bike Trail, Shopping, COFFEE & TWO END TA- August 3 $ BUY & SELL $ ALL BLES- Cherry finish w/glass mirror, man’s bureau, queen Stereo Double Reverse GOLD & SILVER ITEMS Restaurants and size bed, 2 twin beds, 2 Lazy- Cassette Deck Dolby-BC rain date August 4 SEEKING AUTO TECHS: Amusements tops. Very good condition. 10 am - 4pm Specializing in NUMIS- $125 Call 508-735-2560 Boy chairs, excellent condition. NR HXPRO Auto Reverse MATIC COINS, Bullion High volume, independent shop Sorry, No Pets Best offer. Can be seen at The SONY Mega Storage 300 21 Hisgen Rd Holland,Ma seeks self-motivated, experi- 500 REAL ESTATE original oil paintings for sale Items, gold & silver of Old Cider Mill, Route 9, West CD High Density Linear enced General Auto Repair Large Private Lot, any form! Qualified with Tech and experienced Tire & Couch, 84 inches long. Dark Brookfield or call 774-232-9382. Converter System Asking **************** Great for Children! $300.00 for ALL Call over 30 years experience Lube Techs. Benefits include red fabric with pillows, good con- DEADLINE FOR ************ dition. $150. 508-410-5167 1-508-347-3145 & a following of many sat- health, 505 APARTMENTS FOR YARD SALE isfied customers. We also $700.00 A Week GENERAC GP500 Gasoline dental, disability, life ins., 401k, RENT SUBMISSIONS IS sell a nice selection of fine FSA, overtime pay and training. 508-280-8331 DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. Generator-Unboxed, never NOON MONDAY jewelry, antiques & col- used. Original manual + war- Pay commensurate w/ [email protected] got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- DUDLEY - 2-BEDROOM APT. ranty card. Provides 5500 FOR ALL lectibles. Bring in your experience and ability. 3324 stamps wanted. TIRES: Four NEW Goodyear Hardwoods, country setting, watt power supply. Asking Wranglers LT 265-60R20 BW MASS. WEEKLY items & see what they’re APPLY IN PERSON: C&R pond view, off-street parking, DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. $575. 203-209-6418 $150 Each. 508-259-8805 PAPERS worth. You won’t leave TIRE, 649 MAIN STREET (RT. 576 VACATION 20) STURBRIDGE, MA heat, hot water, rubbish and got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- Deadline subject to disappointed. Honesty RESOURCES and fairness are our best hook-ups included. Starting at 3324 stamps wanted. TIRES: Two used Goodyear change due to holidays HOME SEWING policies! Lee’s Coins & $995. 1st, last, security. No Wranglers LT 265-60R20 Call for more info dogs. 860-935-9105 TIMESHARE FOR SALE full- ENTERTAINMENT S U P P L I E S Jewelry, 239 West Main flex week at The Manhattan including a large assortment of BW. $150 each. 508-259- ******************** SJN FORMS INC CENTER Street, East Brookfield Club in New York located 3 Pieces Each 6 ft 2 inches Tall fabrics in both prints and solids 8805 Looking for residential concrete INDOOR YARD SALE (Route 9 - Panda Garden across from Carnegie Hall. 31 Inches Wide to choose from. Also includes foundation workers pay reflects 178 Machanic St Plaza) (508) 637-1236 or Great buy; illness forces this Adjustable shelves for TV’s ect.. choices of a variety of laces, Transport chair, Excel Deluxe experience full time work Southbridge, MA 01550 (508)341-6355 (cell) sale. Asking $7,000. For details Cabinets for storage trims, sequins and beads etc. by Medline 19” seat, up to 300 call Brian if interested 508-733- August 3,10am-1pm 508-248-5123 Asking $150.00 for All Please call lbs. Used once. 508-637-1304 Everything must go. 1513 Call 1-508-347-3145 413-436-5073. No offer refused. EYE SPY!

725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/ 700 AUTOMOTIVE 2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. Call VEHICALS FOR SALE 1999 BMW MOTORCYCLE, rare TRAILERS Ray for more details. 508-450- F150 118k miles. 4x4 single 2014 HARLEY K75 (4-stroke in-line 3 cyl 715 AUTO SERVICES 5241 cab stepside capt. chairs DAVIDSON motor), 1995. Mileage 10,800 2012 Cougar 324RLB 5th Loaded Red with Cap Wheel Camper. 1 & 1/2 bath, $100 CASH FLAT RATE for 2006 MUSTANG GT-50k, 5sp (low rider). Accessories added: (tires have about 1K wear) $4,000. 2002 Chevy Silver- kids room w/sleeping loft. Pic- any Junk Vehicle No title/no fully modified. Call or email for windshield, crash bar, saddle color: silver (#705). Asking ado 2500 HD black long keys OK. Free pick up. Call 401- details and photos. 508-476-2293. bags. 5300 $5,200. Accessories: 3rd gen- tures available.Excellent condi- 648-9300 [email protected] bedloaded with plow. Low babied miles and care. eration saddlebags with keys tion. $19,750. 413-245-4403 millige. 67 thousand. $7500. Silver metallic. Recorded 100% and insert bags, tail rack, Please leave a messge. Lo- 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S Would consider partial trade. cated in Brimfield Mass. 725 AUTOMOBILES mechanically sound by Shel- Monoshock upgraded to YSS $3995. Call Ray for more info. Call Mike 508-752-7474. don’s of Auburn. Bike is truly dialed to 250 lbs. Adjustable - 1971 Chevy Impala Con- 508-450-5241 new condition. all documents. Original toolset vertible400 2 barrel carb with Call 508-414-9134 and bike manual. OEM wind- 2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800. 740 MOTORCYCLES 89,000 miles, 1 owner, runs Call Ray 508-450-5241 for showing. Firm $14,000 as shield, Corbin low seat, Trickle smooth, new top in 2012, ask- 2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 bike is MINT! charger, heated handgrips. 760 VANS/TRUCKS ing $8,000 or best offer 508- 2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT. CLASSIC, PEARL-WHITE This bike was stored in a 885-6878 79,000 miles. 1.4 liter engine, Has all options- hardbags, wind- garage for many years and is 2000 GMC 2500 SIERRA 4- blue, remote start, Weather tech shield, custom seats/exhaust, Local in like-new condition. Cruises door cab & 1/2, 4-wheel drive, mats. $9000. Call 508-234- backrest, floor-boards. 20,000 between 60-80 with no effort no rot, with plow + truck mount 1987 BMW 325i Convertible, 6944. well-maintained miles. Great Heroes and accelerates 0 to 60 in 4.5 slide-in Fleetwood Alcorn red with black leather interior, looking & performing bike. seconds. A true 3-season camper (2001) w/bath, fridge, 153,000 miles and in good con- $3500 OBO 774-289-4550 miler! a/c, kitchenette. $5100 F250 work truck, 2012, RWD, Advertising success. dition, no rust, newer top, needs 508-943-1790 or 508-341-6347 71K, equipped with aluminum a tune-up. $4100 or B/O, Adam [email protected] flatbed with fold-down sides. Re- 508-735-4413 Call 800-536-586 cent brakes, battery, ac com- pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready to 2014 Victory Vision Tour Loaded with options Only 2,000 8’ PLOW - three cable hook, in 2001 CAD EL DORADO TC work. 10,000 GVW. $17,000 good condition. $700 or best 508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765 miles, not even broken in Paid stonebridgepress. 72,000 miles. Must see! $20,000. Asking $13,500. Call offer. Call Jim at 774-317-0628. No texting please. $11,000 7 Hartley Street, Web- 774-200-6387 email com ster, Mass. [email protected] FOUND HERE!

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People who live in Spend time in the back- regions where winters yard or go for nightly are cold often note the walks around the neigh- feeling of rejuvenation borhood or in a nearby they enjoy on the first park. Say so long to tele- warm day of late-winter vision binging sessions, or spring. The chance to making healthier and get outside and soak up more beneficial use of some sun while breath- nightly free time by uti- ing some warm air is a lizing nearby greenspa- feeling unlike any other ces. for those who spend • Go hiking on week- much of their winters ends. Even city dwell- bundled up in layers of ers no doubt live with- clothing. in driving distance The value of spending of local hiking areas. time outdoors extends Hiking provides a host well beyond dusting off of cardiovascular bene- winter cabin fever, pro- fits and can make for a viding long-term bene- great, full-body workout. fits that might surprise Researchers associated even the most ardent out- with the UEA report sug- door enthusiast. A 2018 gested that the practice report from researchers of forest bathing, which at the University of East is popular in Japan and Anglia found that liv- promotes spending time ing close to nature and sitting down or lying in spending time outside nature, exposes people to has wide-ranging health a diverse array of bac- benefits, including a teria present in natural reduced risk for type 2 areas that may benefit diabetes, cardiovascu- the immune system and lar disease, premature reduce inflammation. death, preterm birth, People who think that stress, and high blood pinpoint exactly why certed effort to do so. The vate homes can dine on politan areas. Rooftops accessing nature is help- pressure. Authors of the people who spend ample following are a handful the patio or on the deck and balconies may not ing them to stay healthy report studied data from time in greenspaces enjoy of ways busy individuals in the backyard, while pass the “Is it greens- aren’t wrong. In fact, across the globe, gather- better health. However, can start spending more apartment dwellers can pace?” test, but dining in making time to include ing evidence from more the benefits appear to time outdoors. make use of local parks such areas can be more nature in your daily or than 140 studies involv- be so wide-ranging as to • Dine al fresco. On for nighttime picnics or relaxing than an apart- weekly routine can have ing more than 290 mil- suggest that people who nights when the weath- dine on balconies or roof- ment dining nook. positive and wide-rang- lion people. currently do not spend er is fair, take dinner top recreational areas, • Get off the couch. ing effects on your over- Researchers cannot much time in greenspa- into the great outdoors. which have become pop- Don’t hesitate to get out- all health. ces should make a con- People who live in pri- ular in crowded metro- side when night falls. How much exercise Build an effective does a person need? (and budget-friendly) home gym

Physical fitness is important. Exercise guidelines depend on the individual, but the American Heart Association recom- mends adults get at least 150 minutes of moder- ate-intensity aerobic activity every week. That amount may need to be increased to meet specific goals, such as weight loss. In order to meet their fitness goals, many people invest in home gyms. Home gyms can be a convenient way to maximize physical activity and help people maintain muscle mass. According to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated medical center, staying fit can improve physi- cal strength, reduce seniors’ fear of falls, increase confidence, and improve sleep. When setting up a home gym, people may be tempted to invest a fortune into their equip- ment. But such invest- ments aren’t entirely necessary. Here are some ways to have a function- al, budget-friendly work- out space in your home. • Invest in elastic resistance bands. Invest in lightweight elastic bands. According to a study published in 2018 in the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, such bands can improve commit to your exercise also can be used to per- strength just as effec- regimen. form abdominal crunch- tively as many weight • Invest in a set of es, squats, hamstring dumbbells. Adjustable curls, and body bridges. Exercise is an essential component minutes of moderate aerobic activity machines common- dumbbells or a few of Balls also can double as of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise helps or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic ly found in gyms. various weights are a bench when working people maintain healthy weights, activity, or a combination thereof, Resistance bands don’t a good investment. with dumbbells. improves mood, reduces the risk for every week. Try to engage in strength take up much space and Dumbbells are com- • Don’t forget about various health ailments, and much training for all major muscle groups can be tucked out of pact and can be used cardio. Elliptical more. But how much exercise is nec- at least two times per week. The Mayo sight when not in use. to perform a variety of machines, stationary essary for optimal health? Research Clinic says a general goal for most • Dedicate a workout strength-training exer- bikes and treadmills are indicates that the answer to that people is to aim for at least 30 minutes space. Many people find cises. Begin with light effective, but there are question depends on the person and of moderate physical activity every that areas away from weights and work your other ways to get your his or individual health goals. d a y. the bustle of the house- way up to reduce your daily dose of cardiovas- According to David Bassett, Jr., Health experts say that this exer- hold are great spaces to risk of injury. cular exercise. Lateral PhD, a professor of exercise physiol- cise needn’t all occur at once, either. devote to home gyms. • Try stability balls. shuffles between two ogy at the University of Tennessee in If a 30-minute walk is not possible, Include a full-length Stability balls are used points on a gym floor, Knoxville, having a clear set of exer- split that up into a few 10-minute mirror that lets you to perform various or setting up a circuit cise goals can help a person deter- walks throughout the day. Any activi- make sure you’re per- core exercises, accord- of jumping jacks or mine just how much exercise he or ty is better than doing nothing at all. forming exercises cor- ing to Harvard Medical skipping rope can keep she needs, particularly if a person For those with specific fitness rectly and invest in a School. The body’s core your heart rate up and is exercising to control his or her goals, it could be wise to speak with a stereo to pump in inspi- can be strengthened improve health. weight or reduce his or her stress. trainer or a doctor about which types rational music. The to improve balance, Home gyms can help The U.S. Department of Health and of exercises (and durations) are effec- fewer the distractions, reduce back pain and people get and stay in Human Services recommends that tive. Physicians may be able to map the more likely you will more. Stability balls shape. most healthy adults get at least 150 out a fitness plan that works. Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Friday, August 2, 2019 • The Express • 3 Fitness Understanding the fitness-related ‘rhabdo’

Have you heard of “rhabdo”? No, it’s not the latest superfood seed imported from the heart of the rainforest. Also dubbed the “spinning disease,” rhabdo, short for rhabdomyolysis, is a serious condition known to the medical world for years, but is only recently garnering more widespread attention thanks to the high-impact fitness craze. According to the Harvard Medical School, rhabdo is a rare condition that occurs when muscle cells burst and leak their contents into the blood stream. This can cause kidney injury, dark or brown urine, weakness, and muscle soreness. Trauma, medication and drug or alcohol misuse can contribute to rhabdo, but so can intense physical activity. The Mayo Clinic states that rhabdo has been seen in extreme athletes, such as weight lifters and marathon runners. Rhabdo also can afflict people new to fitness regimens who are attempting to push themselves too far, too quickly. According to Dr. Leslie Hamlett, a nephrology special- ist at Freeman Health System in Missouri, she’s not sur- prised that those participat- ing in intense workouts have been experiencing rhabdo. Dr. Hamlett feels that athletes them easy to overlook. after an accident or muscle ture. Fluids with electrolytes condition that those engaging crave the pain and burn — The following tips can help trauma. can be beneficial. in extreme workouts should equating it to a job well done. people reduce their risk of • Do not work out in exces- • When working out, gradu- familiarize themselves with However, the earliest symp- developing rhabdomyolysis. sive heat. ally increase intensity, whether early on. Although rare, the toms of rhabdo mimic those of • Avoid alcohol and drug • Stay hydrated throughout a you’re a seasoned athlete or a condition is serious enough to a really tough workout, making abuse. workout and attempt to main- beginner. warrant caution while exercis- • Seek prompt medical help tain a normal body tempera- Rhabdo is a serious medical ing. How to start Signs you might exercising at home be overtraining

Exercise is a vital component of a and athletes can help themselves by A healthy diet and an active lifestyle shave off the pounds when paired with healthy lifestyle. Many people find that learning to recognize various signs of are great ways to achieve a healthy strength training exercises. Take to the pairing a nutritious, well-balanced diet overtraining. weight and good overall health. Many great outdoors near home to get in a with routine exercise is a successful for- • Decreased performance: ACE notes people no doubt associate exercise with good cardio workout. mula for a long and healthy life. that a lack of improved performance, fitness centers and gym memberships. Rally Health, a digital, data-based People typically know when to stop despite an increase in training intensi- While gyms certainly are effective plac- health advisory company, says that eating. In fact, the brain signals when ty or volume, is a telltale sign of OTS. es to break a sweat, exercising at home walking can constitute a cardio work- the stomach is full to prevent the body Athletes who recognize a decrease in can be an effective way to get fit as well. out if one goes at a brisk pace of around from eating too much. Exercise can be their agility, strength and endurance Working out at home may require three miles per hour. Walking on an a little trickier, as men and women may might be dealing with OTS. some creativity, as even homeowners incline also can constitute vigorous be inclined to ignore certain warning • Increased perceive effort during with gyms in their basements may not exercise that’s on par with running or signs of overexertion during a work- workouts: OTS can make seemingly have as much equipment at their dis- biking, particularly when it’s a steep out. The well-known workout motto “no effortless workouts seem difficult. An posal as they would at a local fitness hill. pain, no gain” implies that rewards abnormally elevated heart rate during center. ] Home-based cardio workouts also can await those who push through their exercise or even throughout the day include cycling, swimming in a back- pain during a workout. However, ignor- may indicate OTS. yard pool or playing a pickup sports BODY WEIGHT EXERCISES ing signals that the body is being over- • Excessive fatigue: Too much train- game with the kids. trained can have a detrimental effect on ing can contribute to fatigue because Body weight exercises include both short- and long-term health. the body is not being given ample time push-ups, planks, squats, and lunges. SET UP A HOME GYM According to the American Council to recover between workouts. Alternating incline and positioning on Exercise®, there is a tipping point in • Agitation and moodiness: of the body when performing some of With a few barbells, dumbells and regard to how much exercise the body Overtraining can contribute to a hor- these exercises is a great way to work a weight bench, it’s easy to create a can take. ACE notes that, when people monal imbalance that affects stress various muscle groups. Body weight home gym in a basement or garage. pass that point, the exercise they engage levels, potentially making people more exercises do not necessarily require Extra equipment, such as TRX resis- in can actually do more harm than irritable and contributing to moodiness. equipment, and that may disappoint tance training equipment or an ellipti- good. ACE refers to the tipping point as • Insomnia or restless sleep: The over- some people. That’s because, with no cal machine, can be added to make the overtraining syndrome, or OTS, which production of stress hormones that can added weight — and only one’s own gym more complete. can actually contribute to a reduction occur when overtraining can adversely body weight to provide resistance — it’s A home gym also can be a place to do in overall fitness and increase a per- affect a person’s ability to get adequate difficult for a person to challenge him- strength and stretching exercises like son’s risk for injury. sleep. self or herself effectively and gradually yoga or pilates. People dealing with OTS may not Additional signs of overtraining build up progress. Many people find that they can effec- recognize its symptoms as readily as include loss of appetite, chronic or tively workout at home with little to no they would a full stomach. As a result, it nagging injuries, metabolic imbalanc- equipment necessary. With such conve- can be easier to overtrain than overeat. es, and stress and/or depression. More GET OUTDOORS FOR CARDIO nience, individuals may find they make For instance, people focused on living information about OTS and how to A mix of cardiovascular activity, more time for exercise, which is an healthy often know when to call it quits avoid it is available at www.acefitness. which puts a strain on the heart and important component of a healthy life- at the dinner table, but might not know org. lungs to build up stamina, can help style. when to end a workout. Overtraining can be just as harmful as overeating, www.StonebridgePress.com Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, 4 • The Express • Friday, August 2, 2019 Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Welcome to our first scramble! We’ve decided to change it up for Summer and instead of a crossword puzzle, we’ve created a scramble. We hope you’ll enjoy this challenging puzzle! 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