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BY KEVIN FLANDERS you can’t go to a wedding and STAFF WRITER have a bride and groom dance REGION – Starved for busi- with their friends,” Perro ness, several local owners are added. “The whole thing has calling on state leaders to revise been very frustrating. I really COVID-19 reopening policies. wish the Governor would lis- Closed for more than four ten to the concerns of business months, Spencer Country Inn owners.” has lost or rescheduled 117 par- Perro and other owners said ties since March. Gov. Charlie they would be amenable to hav- Baker’s current reopening ing fifty-percent occupancy reg- mandate limits indoor func- ulations, but the current cap of tions to a maximum of 25 peo- 25 guests for indoor events has ple; the maximum outdoor been devastating. Additionally, capacity is 100. For venues like the continued closure of bars Spencer Country Inn that host has hamstringed businesses multiple weddings and other and employees. State officials functions, the Governor’s man- aren’t currently planning to Photo Courtesy date has suffocated business. allow bars to reopen until phase “I understand what the four, which would require a West Brookfield’s Anna Schultz celebrates with family and town leaders. Governor is trying to do, but vaccine. there are a lot of flaws with For now, local restaurants these policies,” said Amy like 308 Lakeside in East BY KEVIN FLANDERS the Boston Post Cane tradition. Perro, the owner of Spencer Brookfield have had to scram- STAFF WRITER Additionally, Historical Commission Country Inn. “Because of these ble to assist bartenders desper- member Anne-Marie Nolan shared a short regulations, many people have ate for work. A few 308 Lakeside WEST BROOKFIELD – The town’s eldest biographical history of Anna Schultz and had to go to other states for bartenders have started wait- resident was celebrated last month during her family. She was then presented with a weddings, or they are deciding ing tables in the bar area to a Boston Post Cane presentation ceremony. commemorative pin and certificate from to cram events into their back make up for lost wages, while On July 23, town officials presented the Selectman Diane Vayda. yards. The Governor is actually others have sought work else- traditional honor to Anna Schultz during a Massachusetts Senate and House cita- making an even less safe situa- where. private outdoor ceremony at her Lakeshore tions were presented to Schultz by State tion by forcing people to have “We would like to have Drive Extension residence. Although cur- Rep. Donald Berthiaume and Lucas functions in their yards instead everyone back as soon as pos- rent health restrictions prevented a larger McDiarmid (District Director for Senator of venues.” sible [if bars reopen this year], gathering, officials wanted to make sure Anne Gobi). Officials were thrilled to honor Local owners are also frus- and it would also allow us to the Boston Post Cane tradition was still Schultz and meet her family. trated by the inconsistency of stay open later with the bar,” honored. The daughter of Joseph and Sophie reopening policies governing said Tom Fahey, the owner of Born on March 5, 1920, Anna Schultz Cichon, Schultz was born in Three Rivers various sectors. Many indus- 308 Lakeside. “Right now, when has lived on Lake Wickaboag for the past and attended school in Palmer. She mar- tries still have to wait until the kitchen closes, everyone 40-plus years. She was joined at the presen- ried John Schultz and welcomed their son, phase four of the state plan to leaves. We used to be able to tation ceremony by her son, Joseph Schultz, Joseph. reopen, while others continue stay open later.” and his wife Carol. Also in attendance was While John Schultz served in World War to struggle with restrictions in Although local restaurants Historical Commission Chairman Dick phase three. reopened for indoor dining in Rossman, who provided a brief history of Please Read SCHULTZ, page ­A6 “You’re allowed to go to a strip club and see dancers, but Please Read BUSINESSES, page ­A3 Community rallies to send off East Brookfield students EAST BROOKFIELD – social distancing in full effect, Donald Berthiaume. East Even though East Brookfield teachers and administrators Brookfield Finance Committee Elementary School sixth grad- were thrilled to celebrate their member Mark Carpentier was ers missed out on their sendoff students. also in attendance. ceremony in June, school and “We were able to honor Guest speakers discussed community leaders rallied to our students and have them with students and their fami- preserve the tradition. leave EBES with a celebra- lies the importance of impro- The rescheduled sendoff took tion and some closure,” said vising, adapting, and overcom- place on July 23, with students, EBES teacher Christine Lavin. ing challenges. Students have school staff members, parents, “Some students have been in already demonstrated a strong and community leaders in our school for seven years.” mastery of those skills at a attendance. The ceremony is Ceremony guests heard young age, and they look for- usually held on the sixth grad- speeches from school staff ward to the next journey. ers’ last day of school in June, and local officials, includ- “We were happy to have the but schools statewide were ing Spencer-East Brookfield opportunity to send our kids Photo Courtesy shut down through the sum- Regional School District off on their next adventure in mer. Superintendent Paul Haughey middle school. They have made East Brookfield Elementary School students were honored for their accom- With facial coverings and and State Representative EBES so proud,” Lavin added. plishments during a delayed sendoff ceremony. Baker announces self-quarantine requirement for visitors

BY KEVIN FLANDERS Commonwealth,” Baker said. STAFF WRITER The Governor recently expressed frustra- REGION – If you’re planning to travel to tion with large social gatherings statewide states that have become COVID-19 hotspots, and irresponsible behavior from travelers, you’ll need to add a 14-day quarantine into which he blames for the rise in new cases your plans after returning. late last month. Massachusetts has reached a manageable “There are no shortcuts when it comes to level of new daily COVID-19 cases, but offi- containing COVID-19,” Baker added. “For cials are afraid that travelers from the south- months, residents have been vigilant and ern and western portions of the country adjusted their daily routines. We cannot – could bring the virus with them and cause a and we must not – let up now. Do not travel second wave in New England. here if you have symptoms of COVID-19.” To help prevent the spread, Gov. Charlie In addition to quarantining for 14 days, Baker recently announced that, effective travelers from high-risk states must fill out a Aug. 1, all travelers entering Massachusetts “Massachusetts Travel Form.” Exemptions from high-risk states must quarantine for will be made for travelers from low-risk 14 days. This includes Massachusetts res- states, as well as those who can produce a idents returning home from vacation, as negative COVID-19 test result administered well as college students arriving for the first no more than 72 hours prior to arriving in semester. Massachusetts. “Every traveler coming to Massachusetts, Travelers who get a test in Massachusetts Photo Courtesy no matter where they’re from, has a respon- Gov. Charlie Baker discusses a new travel order. sibility to help keep COVID-19 out of the Please Read BAKER, page ­A6 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 7, 2020

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youngsters to the outdoors Accuracy Watch The Spencer New Leader is committed to BY KEVIN FLANDERS accuracy in all its news reports. Although STAFF WRITER numerous safeguards are in place to ensure REGION – After spending months accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. cooped up in their homes, several local Confirmed fact errors will be corrected residents are thrilled to be enjoying the great outdoors this month. at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Women of the Outdoors is hosting timely manner. multiple August events, including sen- If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- sory friendly youth fishing lessons, an 4106 or email news@stonebridgepress. adventure walk, and a cleanup initia- news during normal business hours. During tive, among others. The Massachusetts- the based nonprofit organization uses out- non-business hours, leave a message in door recreation activities to educate editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return women and young adults in leadership, your phone call or email. responsibility, and compassion. As part of its sensory friendly fish- ing program, Women of the Outdoors (WOTO) held youth sessions at Westville Lake Recreation Area in BUSINESSES Sturbridge. The sessions were offered continued from page A1­­­ through WOTO’s Youth of the Outdoors program. It was a thrill for organizers June, many businesses are struggling to see youngsters getting outside and to bring back customers. At Haymakers enjoying recreation. Grille in Spencer, customer traffic is “Youth of the Outdoors allows chil- down significantly from pre-pandemic dren a positive outlet that gives them levels. Many residents have decided to a chance to build self-confidence, learn Photo Courtesy avoid restaurants until a COVID-19 vac- cine is in place, forcing owners to com- new skills, and make memories that Guests take part in recent events held by Women of the Outdoors. pete for a reduced pool of dining guests. will last a lifetime,” said Women of the women and youth will be offered. and preservation are a large part of our Outdoors President Phyllis Rowe. “We’re really struggling. Chain Women of the Outdoors is also heav- organization,” Rowe said. restaurants have done okay, but it has On Saturday, Aug. 15, the organiza- ily focused on its cleanup initiative set While many people associate outdoor tion will host a youth adventure walk been very hard for mom-and-pop busi- for this month. Participation in the pro- recreation activities mostly with men, nesses,” said Lisa Gilman, the owner of at McKinstry Brook in Southbridge. gram is easy, as volunteers can simply Women of the Outdoors continues to Kids are looking forward to exploring Haymakers Grille. take a photo of themselves while clean- help local women pursue their passions Gilman reopened her Main Street the many sights and sounds of the great ing up an outdoor recreation area. Then in a fun environment. outdoors in the summertime. business on July 15. Other local own- tag Women of the Outdoors on social “Women of the Outdoors allows ers have also seen a steep decline in Additionally, Women of the Outdoors media and earn automatic eligibility women a safe setting to become self-suf- will offer an online women’s archery customers, and officials are concerned for several prizes, including gift cards, ficient, connect with other women who that many businesses will not survive course on Aug. 8. Instructor Kaylee a two-person tent, a survival bag, and share their passions, and prosper in an Jade Jackson, who has taught archery if restrictions aren’t loosened. others. otherwise male-dominated field,” Rowe “If things don’t change, I think a lot of for 45 years, will focus on the basics of The cleanup effort will run through- added. bows and arrows during the first ses- small businesses are going to be in trou- out the month of August. More informa- To learn more about Women of the ble and may end up closing,” Perro said. sion. A second program on Aug. 15 will tion is available on the organization’s Outdoors, visit www.wotousa.org. You focus on the proper stance and various “What really scares me is that we might website. can also check out the organization’s only be at halftime [in the fight against shooting techniques. “We are motivating women across Facebook page for announcements on Moreover, a virtual nationwide wom- COVID-19], nowhere close to the end. I the nation, with prizes, to clean up their events. think there are a lot more things that en’s fish-off is slated for August 22-29. fishing and hiking areas. Conservation Also, an online adventure hunt for both could be done to help small businesses.”

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BY KEVIN FLANDERS of 76 residents at the facility break. ship and staff levels pertaining a multifaceted healthcare STAFF WRITER this spring. Gobi (D-Spencer), “The loss of veterans to to COVID-19 will be reviewed. facility available to eligible SPENCER – Sen. Anne Gobi a former vice chair on the COVID-19 – and the horren- “There is no greater honor Massachusetts veterans. A has been named to the joint Joint Committee on Veterans dous toll it has taken on their than to be able to assist our scathing report from an inde- oversight committee that will and Federal Affairs, currently families – is worthy of deeper veterans. As a member of the pendent investigator suggest- review the COVID-19 outbreak serves as vice chair of the Joint investigation,” Senator Gobi American Legion Auxiliary ed that former superintendent at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Committee on Public Service. said. “I am honored to serve on and VFW Auxiliary, I take that Walsh was unqualified to lead The outbreak at the complex She is committed to providing the commission in memory of duty to assist seriously,” Gobi the facility. The management was one of the deadliest in the answers to families who have our lost veterans.” said. “The deaths of so many team’s decisions in response nation, resulting in the deaths been devastated by the out- From mid-March to early veterans and the extreme grief to the worsening outbreak June, the outbreak infected it has caused their families were described as “utterly baf- more than 71 percent of the demands a response, and I look fling” by investigator Mark 210 veterans living at the forward to working with the Pearlstein in his 174-page facility. Several allegations other committee members to report. ranging from staff failure do the work necessary to find Several investigations to follow safety protocols, to answers and to make sure that have already revealed that a collapse in leadership and something so heartbreaking infected residents at the management, led to the ter- can be prevented from now mination of Holyoke Soldiers’ on.” facility were not properly Home Superintendent Bennett Gobi also serves as the Senate isolated after testing pos- Walsh. Chair of the Joint Committee itive. Others displaying The 17-member joint over- on Higher Education, as symptoms of COVID-19 were sight committee is tasked with well as the Joint Committee allowed to remain in the conducting a comprehensive on Environment, Natural general resident population review of the facility’s han- Resources and Agriculture. As while awaiting their test dling of the outbreak. This will part of her latest role on the results, investigators said. include an investigation of the oversight committee, she will Shortly before the release structure, leadership, and staff- join fellow members in review- of the independent report ing levels at the facility, as well ing state and federal investiga- in June, Massachusetts as a review of the quality of tions into the Holyoke Soldiers’ Secretary of Veterans’ Services medical care provided at the Home outbreak. Francisco Urena resigned home. The oversight committee from his position. Additionally, the probe will will file its report this fall on For more information on the include a review of the pre- the results of the investigation, joint oversight committee, con- paredness and ability of the as well as legislative recom- tact Gobi’s office by email at facility’s leadership team to mendations. [email protected]. respond to the outbreak. All Established in 1952, the communications at the leader- Holyoke Soldiers’ Home is

QUABOAG GRADUATE RECEIVES LIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Photo Courtesy The West Brookfield Lions Club recently awarded a $1,500 Scholarship to Kiarra Dorman. Kiarra is a 2020 graduate of Quaboag Regional High School. Pictured with Kiarra are her parents, Linda and Melvin Dorman.

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Box 90, Sichko, Samuel C, to Dextradeur, any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550 Alan J, and Dextradeur, Patricia. Friday, August 7, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­5 Pets in need find Open Sky Community champions on the links Services celebrates career and in the community of Director of Training EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services would like to thank all the golfers, local busi- and Consultation nesses and individuals who made the Eighth Annual Golf Tournament a great ed in a place where I was able to con- success despite the many challenges of tribute and create my own career path.” hosting a fundraiser at this time. Murphy began his career in 1982 with COVID-19 has forced many chang- The Bridge of Central Massachusetts es at Second Chance Animal Services, at the Northborough Community but there is one constant – the many, Residence, the first Department of many pets who need help. With dona- Mental Health program of the agency. tions dwindling and many fundraisers Under the guidance of Murphy, and a postponed or cancelled, the annual golf core team of staff, The Bridge was able tournament took on new importance as to expand and flourish. To date, there the first live fundraising event since the are now over 35 DMH programs under pandemic struck. what is now Open Sky. The Bridge and Second Chance is grateful to the Alternatives, Inc merged in 2018. event’s main sponsors, R.P. Masiello, “Steve was one of the first essen- Curaleaf and longtime supporters Bill tial team members our organization & Judy McClurg and along with all the had,” said Ken Bates, President and sponsors and item donors who helped CEO of Open Sky Community Services. make the event possible. “He has helped shape the core values Event organizer Lindsay Doray is of Open Sky and created national rec- thankful to the local business commu- ognition for us in regards to the use nity who rallied to make this year’s of evidence based practices within the event one of Second Chance’s most-suc- mental health field.” cessful tournaments. Photo Courtesy Murphy’s notable achievements over “We faced many challenges hosting his career included the development Sasha is a four-year-old shepherd-mix waiting this year’s tournament and we adjust- at the Second Chance Adoption Center to of programs throughout South County, ed some things to help comply with find a new home. the creation and expansion of the Bridge the state’s current guidelines,” said Training Institute, and his role in Open Doray. “We had to limit the number of Stephen Murphy Sky’s awardment of housing vouchers participants, so we added the opportuni- great time,” Blancato said. from the U.S. Department of Housing ty to bid online in the event’s silent auc- Blancato reports that Second and Urban Development (HUD). WORCESTER — Open Sky tion. We weren’t sure what to expect, Chance’s nonprofit vet hospitals are For more information about The Community Services is celebrating since we’ve never done that before, but seeing a record number of patients Bridge Training Institute, please con- the career and retirement of Stephen it was very successful and some of the right now, noting “Many pet owners tact Suzy Langevin or Elesa Humphrey Murphy, Director of Training and item winners told us how much fun are struggling financially, and some at [email protected]. Consultation. After 38 years and sev- they had participating from home.” other local veterinary programs affil- For more information about Open eral agency mergers, Stephen complet- Second Chance CEO Sheryl Blancato iated with schools have suspended or Sky Community Services, please con- ed his last day of work at Open Sky added her thank you to all the golf- reduced their services due to school tact Lorie Martiska, lorie.martiska@ Community Services on June 30. ers who came out to support pets last closures. Second Chance remains com- openskycs.org. Saturday. mitted to providing access to veterinary “My career has been a sequence of “Everyone was very understanding care. It’s important to help these pets happy accidents,” said Murphy. “I land- of the restrictions and seemed to have a to keep them in their homes and out of shelters.” FAMILY DINING & GIFT GUIDE Visit these fine local establishments for great gifts, food, beverages & take-out too! 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BAKER of the latest regulations by SCHULTZ unteering at the Senior Center. The ebony canes were orig- continued from page A1­­­ airlines, passenger rail corpo- continued from page A1­­­ Anna also enjoyed going win- inally made from special lum- rations, bus companies, and dow-shopping at malls, and she ber imported from the Congo, must remain in quarantine major travel agents facilitat- II, Anna worked at an aircraft spent winters with her husband then cut to length and seasoned until they receive their neg- ing travel to Massachusetts. factory where she spent nine in Florida until John’s passing for six months. From there, ative test results. Failure to Additional information hours on her feet each day on in 2008. they were turned over lathes, comply may result in a $500 on the travel order is avail- an assembly line. After the war, Today, Anna can still be covered with shellac, rubbed fine. able at www.mass.gov/ in 1950, she and her husband found enjoying the sights and with pumice, varnished, and Based on current public MAtraveler. You can also text owned and operated Schultz’s sounds of Lake Wickaboag. Her hand-polished with fine pum- health data, low-risk states “MATraveler” to 888-777. Market in Three Rivers, work- son and his wife live across the ice and oil. The entire process in the northeast include The Baker Administration ing six days a week. street, and she is thrilled to took a year to complete, where- New York, New Jersey, also announced updates to the In the 1950’s, after her 16-year- have the daily company of fam- upon 14-karat gold heads were Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Commonwealth’s COVID-19 old son developed an interest in ily. Anna also has two grand- hand-decorated. Island, Vermont, and New mandatory safety standards waterskiing and purchased a sons, Thomas and Jay, as well As decades passed, many Hampshire. Travel from for workplaces to incorporate boat, Schultz and her husband as four great grandchildren: towns discontinued the cane these states to Massachusetts the requirements of the trav- discovered a vacant lot on the Matthew, Alexandra, Juleanna, tradition, while officials in a is permissible with no quar- el order. This includes sec- Lakeshore Drive Extension. and Hunter. She even has two handful of communities simply antine requirements. tor-specific guidance for lodg- Their cottage was built shortly great-great-granddaughters, forgot about it. Other canes have The list of low-risk states ing, higher education, and thereafter and became both a Hadley and Tatum. been lost, stolen, destroyed, or is subject to change based on office spaces, among others. getaway and a summer home. Upon being notified that she forgotten in storage over the public health data, and states “Employers are strong- Over the years, the Schultz’s would receive the Boston Post years. West Brookfield is one of may be added or taken off the ly discouraged from allow- summer home featured a Cane pin, Anna quipped, “I’m a few remaining communities list at any time. ing business-related trav- Sunday open-door policy for happy about it. It’s not every still in possession of its original Additional exemptions el to destinations other any friends and family mem- day that you get it.” cane, which is stored in a spe- include the following: than those appearing on bers who wanted to drop by The Boston Post Cane tradi- cial case at Town Hall. Travelers passing through the list of COVID-19 lower for waterskiing or swimming. tion began in the nineteenth West Brookfield resurrected the state without leaving risk states,” read a state- When asked if she waterskied, century when gold-headed the presentation tradition in their vehicles ment released by the Baker herself, Anna said she tried it canes were given to the eldest April of 2000, after a number Travelers commuting Administration. “Employers once but preferred swimming. citizens of each town by the of years when the cane was across state lines for work that permit employer-paid or “It was one and done,” Joseph leading newspaper of the time, not given. For several years, a Travelers arriving in reimbursed travel to those Schultz said of his mother’s The Boston Post. In 1899, canes symbolic cane was presented; Massachusetts for medical states should take measures waterskiing foray. “Swimming were distributed by the Post to now, a commemorative pin is treatment to ensure employees comply was more her style.” 692 New England towns, with presented instead, along with Individuals complying with with this order.” By the end of the 1970’s, instructions that they be held a small brass plaque with the military orders, or traveling Meanwhile, state officials Schultz and her husband by the eldest male citizen of recipient’s name and the date of to work in federally desig- remind all travelers and resi- became fulltime residents. each community during his the presentation. The plaques nated critical infrastructure dents that they must continue After retiring in 1982, Anna and lifetime. 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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWPOINT Frank G. Chilinski etters to the ditor President and Publisher L E When facing Brendan Berube The choice we (may) face in November Editor Illness, take To the Editor: we (may) face in November. I want to thank Ms. Faugno for I say the choice we may face because writing in and giving her perspective. the President has floated the idea of Editorial Patriotism certainly is the last refuge of postponing the election and he has control of scoundrels and it has never been truer put a Republican donor in charge of than today when deplorable political the Postal Service and “cost saving thought gets justified through patri- measures” has slowed down delivery finances Advice for otism which in some circles makes speeds. The November election is going it untouchable. Ms. Faugno has sug- to be such a mess that the likelihood In light of the coronavirus pandem- gested that the New Leader limit the increases every day that there will be ic, virtually all of us have considered word count and reject the letters that no choice at all, COVID-19 is a slow avoiding health-related issues. But for people fac- promote hate, lies, and bigotry. moving Reichstag fire, and that Donald ing a serious, chronic illness, such as Where I disagree is the notion that Trump will be the last president and Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, truncation and censorship is the the end of the constitutional era of diabetes or cancer, health concerns are burnout answer. While it is certainly disturb- American history. an everyday matter. If you’re fortunate, Most individuals take time during the ing to learn more about what is the Mr. Herholz – in one sense, I agree you may never be afflicted with such summer months to unwind and sort of hearts of our neighbors, it is important that it is inappropriate to swear at maladies, but the future is unpredict- reset after a busy fall, winter and spring. to have a free exchange of ideas, and or flip off eight-year old children. able. Of course, going through these Summer vibes are usually all about taking not a truncated and censored version. Swearing at and flipping off Trump health challenges bring physical and things slow and soaking up as much sun- It is important to unmask the “con- supporters, the thin blue line flag, the emotional concerns – but also financial shine as possible before winter strikes. servative” movement for what it has thin red line flag, etc., while not some- ones. How can you prepare for them? Many people who suffer from “burnout” become – White Nationalism, extolling thing I would do personally, is reason- Essentially, you’ll need to consider welcome the longer days and warmer Confederate leaders, applauding creep- able. An eight-year old being used as a four key areas: invest- weather, however sometimes these three ing authoritarianism, disregard for rule political prop presents a quandary; it is ments, insurance, legal months of frisbee throwing and hanging of law when it doesn’t suit them, and inappropriate to use children as politi- arrangements and taxes. by the lake aren’t enough. outright to hostility at the democratic cal props, carry political signs, and par- Let’s take a quick look at With the go-go,-go culture that has process, as they realize they are in ticipate in political rallies in support each of them: taken over our society, many people find the minority. The best way to unmask of their parents’ politics. It is inappro- Investments – You’ll themselves burnt out, to their detriment. this movement for what it really has priate for an eight-year old to support likely need to draw on Experts say people can reverse that feel- become is to give its most virulent sup- Trump just as it is inappropriate for your investments for at ing of burn out and we decided to share porters enough room to condemn them- an eight-year old to protest Fascism least some of the expens- what we have found with our readers, selves with their own words. Rapid or protest that the election needs to be inancial F es associated with your especially given the current unease the screeds supporting Fascist ideals are held on schedule. Eight-year olds can’t Focus illness. So, within your pandemic has brought on. The future disturbing to read but it is important portfolio, you may want remains uncertain; we still have no idea nonetheless to understand the choice Turn To HAR-YAROK page ­­­A11 what school or universities will look like JEFF to establish a special BURDICK this fall, and whether a vaccine really is fund devoted entirely to on the horizon. these costs, whether they If work and stress is taking its toll on Indecent proposal be health care, modifica- you, you may need to make some chang- tions to your home, transportation and es there. Experts say that often times To the Editor: miscreants slowly drove down the line so on. A financial professional can help simply talking it out with a co-worker Another glorious Friday afternoon, of patriots. If you, oh vulgar warrior you choose investments for this fund, as or supervisor can help to get things off and another successful Stand Out for of the drive-by, happen to be reading well as make recommendations for your your chest, especially if the consensus is Trump in the books. I am happy to these words, just know that you put overall investment strategy, including to create a healthier work environment. report that the Honk to Single Finger on full display for everyone, including techniques for boosting your income, Some people have found that the only way ratio was even better in the favor of my children, the absolute unhinged such as adding investments that can to cure burnout is to change positions, another Four Years! Just like the pre- lunacy the left has among their rank provide an income stream that kicks in however without proper techniques every vious Stand Outs, smiling faces lined and file. The lack of respect for the when you think your costs will rise. job, could eventually burn you out. Noted both sides of the street, this Friday’s elderly and the budding ears of young Insurance – Depending on your is the newfound appreciation to even be rally being in the beautiful town of children, by these loose cannons, is health status, you may be able to collect employed, given the high unemployment Brookfield. We showed our support for equally unsurprising as it is appalling. Medicare earlier than the traditional rates due to Covid. President Trump as well as the ones It has just occurred to me, as I type starting point at age 65. Even so, you’ll Managing stress properly is import- sharing in the moment as they drove these words, she was neither wear- likely need to supplement it with addi- ant, however not everyone knows exactly by, horns blaring, thumbs raised high. ing a mask nor her seat belt! Tisk- tional coverage. But you may also want what that entails. Healthy eating, exercise However, to sour the mood, if only tisk! Safety first, little girl! And while to look beyond health insurance. For and proper sleep are the easiest things briefly, the vulgar left reared its ugly, you’re at it, some etiquette lessons example, you might be able to purchase one can do to ease stress in other aspects and I mean ugly, head(s). With shouts after your mother washes your mouth a “chronic illness rider” that allows you of your life. Most people who are over of dissent and displays of disapproval, out, in your case, with some Lava soap. to tap into life insurance benefits while working themselves claim that time is they used gestures and language that I understand the urge to let emotions you’re still alive. Or you might consider an issue. There is no time to exercise, no would have made Sam Kinison blush. take control of your actions, I was once adding a “long-term care rider” to a life time to sleep, no time to eat healthy. Point One girl, who looked to be maybe a few a dumb kid, too. However, hanging insurance policy; this rider offers finan- blank, if they can put a man on the moon, years older than my daughter, shouted cial benefits if you ever require daily Turn To HERHOLZ page ­­­A11 you can find the time to put yourself first offers of fornication as their car full of care that you can’t provide for yourself. without letting your job duties fall by the And some foundations, states and drug wayside. This could include little tricks companies offer programs that can help such as parking your car far from the We really can’t afford this pay for some costs that your insurance entry of a place to extend the walk, taking won’t cover. the stairs or even placing your computer To the Editor: We really need to think outside the Legal arrangements – If you haven’t on a counter so that your sitting time is Like many, I was dismayed to learn box. We need to get tents set up at already done so, you may want to estab- lessened. Everyone knows what works that the school year was going to start all schools so that they can have out- lish the legal documents most appropri- best for themselves, so often times a bit of two weeks later, without the time being door school until the weather absolute- ate for your situation, such as a durable creativity and resourcefulness is needed. made up in any way, even remote. ly won’t allow it. Our children need power of attorney for finances, which A vacation can help ease burnout symp- The excuse is that the teachers need in-person instruction, and parents need gives someone the authority to manage toms but often, a week isn’t enough time time to prepare and make new lesson the kids out of the house. We need to your financial affairs if you become to truly combat burnout. Further, vaca- plans, plan for hybrid in-person and do this with the lowest COVID risk temporarily incapacitated, possibly due tioning seems to be off the table for the remote learning, and prepare for the possible. Honestly, tents should have to flare-ups of your chronic disease. time being. Trying to play tourist in your remote-only learning we all know is been set up in June with school going Once you’ve recovered, you regain con- own backyard will have to suffice. coming. COVID-19 is not going away, through summer to make up for lost trol of your financial decisions. You Finding a release is imperative, wheth- and every attempt to restart activities time and take advantage of the weath- might also want to consider a health er it’s going for a run or simply tuning that put people in close proximity have er. We need to get as much education care proxy, which appoints an individ- out with a good movie or an old fashioned failed pretty rapidly. into these kids as possible before the ual to make medical decisions for you if game of solitaire. If you let stress build I understand that teachers chose a darkest of quarantine winters descends you can’t. In creating or revising these and build without letting off some steam, lifestyle that included a 10-month job, on us and we are all cooped up at home documents, you’ll need to consult with that could lead to unintentional outbursts whereas the rest of the country works for months. your legal professional. and severe irritability. Try not to let your- 12-month jobs, but these are extraordi- I know a lot of people voted for Taxes – You might qualify for Social self become dependent on alcohol and nary circumstances. This “extra prep” Donald Trump because they thought Security disability payments, which, caffeine. Everything in moderation. We’re really should have been done in the we couldn’t “afford” social programs. like other Social Security benefits, are not sure, but we do believe the Red Bull summer. I’m not opposed to paying We can’t “afford” for poor people to get taxable, so you’ll need to be aware of trend has settled a bit. them for 190 days out of public funds medical care. They thought we couldn’t what you might owe. But you might also Switch things up by asking for different this year if it is about money… but our afford whatever paltry sum of public be eligible for some tax breaks relat- responsibilities. When things get mun- children have already lost so much edu- funds illegal aliens use. Republicans ed to your condition. If you still item- dane they can become less interesting. cation with how rapidly we had to shut have long been deficit hawks but only ize tax deductions, you may be able to Having fun while also getting the job done down in the spring, it is unconsciona- when a Democrat is in the oval office. It deduct some medical expenses, as well can make a world of difference. Even ble to then delay even remote learning as certain home improvements, such as Turn To KASPI page ­­­A11 working away from the norm, and chang- this fall. wheelchair ramps, bathtub grab bars, ing up the scenery can be a game changer. motorized stairlifts and so on. Your tax Find a nice outdoor coffee shop or a park advisor may have suggestions appropri- and try to avoid working from home at ate for your situation. all costs. If you work from home, you will Students and teachers need to be back in Dealing with a chronic illness is begin to associate the same feelings about never easy. But by considering how work, in the home. Your home is your school your illness will affect all aspects of sanctuary and you need to protect it. To the Editor: of the overall deaths (453 people) and your life, getting the help you need, and In the book “Don’t Sweat the Small “But nobody can account for the of those infected from 0-19 years old, taking the right steps, you may be able Stuff, and It’s All Small Stuff” by Richard possession of fear when it takes hold not one COVID-19 patient has died to reduce the financial stress on you and Carlson, he talks about how when you die, of the mind.” in Massachusetts. On June 1, there your loved ones. your ‘In Basket’ won’t be empty. His point Daniel Defoe, “A Journal of the were 3,840 new cases of COVID-19 in is that we all feel the need to get every- Plague Year” Massachusetts. As of July 30, we had This article was written by Edward thing done. We stay up late, get up early, As we approach the beginning of 414 new cases. The curve has flat- Jones for use by your local Edward just to get everything done. By doing this the school year in the Fall, we hear tened, and this crisis is ending. Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact he says we put off having fun or spending so much about what form school will That does not mean we cease to Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones time with loved ones. Keeping a full ‘In’ take and how we can protect the stu- be cautious; however, it will be det- Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 basket dents and teachers that will be attend- rimental to the long term education or [email protected]. means that your time is in demand, ing class. It seems clear to me that the and well being of the kids who should with projects to complete and phone calls widespread panic over COVID-19 last be attending school if they are forced to return. Carlson reminds his readers school year should not be allowed to to stay out of school and away from that no matter what you do or who you derail the learning and development in-person instruction. Remote learn- are, nothing is more important than your of the children going to school this ing is a band-aid and in the best of own happiness and sense of inner peace year. As I am writing on July 31, circumstances, a poor long term sys- and that of your loved ones. He reminds COVID-19 has infected 117,000 people tem for learning. Furthermore, for us that when we die there will still be and resulted in the deaths of 8,595 the children of school age, there is no things left to finish, and that someone else people in Massachusetts. Of those who mortality rate. COVID-19 makes chil- will do it. have died, 62.7 percent (5,391 people) dren sick; it does not result in their It’s one thing to read tips, and take have been above the age of 80 years deaths. There is, therefore, no reason advice from others, but it’s another thing old, many with preexisting conditions. they cannot attend school. COVID- to remember what you’ve read, and to put Those under the age of 59 years who Turn To LINDSAY page ­­­A11 eye catching those words into action. have died have made up 5.2 percent Friday, August 7, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Letters to the Editor Reporting in from the F.E.B.A. Elephants in the room

To the Editor: be with my compatriots in the week- To the Editor: stating there should be no limits on Here, deep in the Dog Days of sum- ly Trump M.A.G.A. standouts in area Let me preface by stating, without a states right to legalize slavery. In mer, an old man searches for ways to towns. If you’re one of us--the people reservation, that I believe slavery 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected stay involved, to feel that time has not who love our country and our flag(s)-- was the original sin of our nation. No President, southern states started to yet completely passed him by. Won’t and who see Trump as fighting for us words can express the full extent of its secede from the Union in 1961, after watch baseball now that the coward- and our families, there’s much to relay evil. That said: Lincoln took office, Fort Sumner in ly owners and players have destroyed to you this week from the F.E.B.A. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3 of South Carolina was attacked, Lincoln the great game. Same for football. It’s (Forward Edge of the Battle Area). And The US Constitution adopted, and sent federal troupes and civil war was too hot to be in the garden, and work- it is bloody hot out there on the street, therefore endorsed, the Three-Fifths declared. ing up the winter’s wood, for now, is let me assure you. Compromise which declared that The Confederate States did not out of the question, so much of my First, the turnout of good patriots of slaves were not to be recognized as full secede because of slavery - slavery was time is spent in the shade reading or all ages, both sexes, and from all sorts and complete persons. The Missouri legal and constitutionally protected. listening to whatever conservative of backgrounds willing to stand for a Compromise of 1850 recognized the They seceded to protect their States’ talk-radio I can find. The book for the couple hours in blistering heat to show right to hold slaves by maintaining Rights, which were also constitution- past few days has been a new release their support for the President--even in an equal number of free and slave ally protected, or so they thought. The on “Cross of Snow,” the biography of what some defeatists might consider states. In 1857, The US Supreme Court North had no right to interfere with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow by a for- the lost cause of the Old Bay State-- ruled in the Dred Scott Decision that the South and during The Civil War, mer Worcester T&G columnist, Nick continues to amaze and delight me. slaves were not included and were not that lasted until 1865, slavery remained Basbanes--a wonderful look at the life Each week, the number of attendees is intended to be included under the word legal. I don’t have the actual percent- of the only American poet to be hon- increasing, and they show no sign of citizen. The Scott decision made slav- age but I can estimate that well over 99 ored by a place in the Poet’s Corner of losing heart, or of being discouraged by ery legal and gave slave owners a con- percent of Confederate soldiers did not Westminster Abbey. stitutional right to own slaves – it also But, I certainly do brave the heat to Turn To MCRAE page ­­­A11 struck down the Missouri Compromise Turn To REID page ­­­A12 Good people stop anarchy What’s in a flag?

To the Editor: Antifa. The leader they are coalescing To the Editor: public resources to display them. At one time, there was a country who around is Joe Biden. (Bernie Sanders There are three official flags that rep- The town of Hingham, Mass. has cre- had a disenfranchised group of peo- Puppet.) The group being attacked is resent our government – the flag of the ated national controversy with its insis- ple. The world then, like now, was in anyone who opposes their side of view. United States, the flag of Massachusetts, tence that the fire department remove the midst of a crisis, called the Great if you are colored and you don’t agree, and the town flag for our respective the “thin blue line” flags from their Depression. This group was mainly war they will destroy you by calling you an towns. While none of those should be fire trucks. Residents are planning ral- veterans without work who thought “Uncle Tom” or worse. Can you say the controversial and none should repre- lies both for and against the flag. Some their service was for nothing. They name Bernell Trammell? He is a black sent political messaging, there is a con- see them as a proud tribute to police started to meet in beer halls. A leader Trump supporter murdered in broad certed effort of those “standing out” to officers, and others denounce them as emerged who coalesced this group into a daylight. No marches for him. If you make our national flag a controversial racist symbols. Regardless of your opin- group of protestors by blaming all their have a TV show, you will be abruptly symbol and political messaging. The ion on the flag, it is political messaging problems on one race, the Jews. They canceled. If you rise your voice in oppo- official town, state, and national flags and is simply not permitted on town started protesting in the cities. They sition, you will be crushed, and you will are merely a statement of fact and not a property. then targeted the businesses of the Jews most likely lose your job. political message. The “thin blue line” flag is a black and painting their symbols on the stores They have found an effective weapon, There are a lot of unofficial flags that white rendition of the American flag of Jews and smashing their windows. they call it “institutional racism.” What we see flying around this area on pri- with a blue stripe running underneath They fought the governments police is institutional racism? It seems the defi- vate property. For example we see the the starts to represent cops standing as and attacked the governments build- nition is being of white skin or any insti- rainbow LGBTQ+ flag, we see Trump a line between law and order and chaos. ings. They promised there would be no tution built by white people. Businesses, 2020 flags, the “don’t tread on me” flag, Proponents say it is meant to show piece until the government met their politicians, and celebrities are so scared the red/black/green African American police pride and solidarity with the demands. The government capitulated of retribution from this group they flag, “Black Lives Matter” flags, the police. The Hingham Fire Department and out of that developed WWII. That will sacrifice those who practice their pink and purple trans flag, occasionally claims that the flag is flown to honor a country was Germany. The group was right of free speech. They know any a Confederate battle flag, and the “thin police officer killed in the line of duty in the Nazis. The leader: Hitler. opposition will result in a concentrated blue line” flag among others. All of these a nearby town two years ago. Seems like a lot of similarities between effort to cancel them out. If you oppose unofficial flags are beloved by some and Colloquially, the “thin blue line” also that and the what’s going on today. Our them at one of the demonstrations, they considered offensive by others. All of refers to the idea of a code of silence public buildings are being destroyed. will physically hurt you. One of the these unofficial flags are political mes- among police officers used to cover up Businesses are being attacked. The sym- leaders of this group was on national saging. police misconduct. This code is an expec- bols today being spray painted are BLM TV saying that unless their demands While political messaging is permit- tation that cops will not blow the whistle instead of the Star of David. The group is ted on private property, it is inappropri- comprised of anarchist socialists called Turn To ROBILLARD page ­­­A12 ate to display on public property or use Turn To WASHINGTON page ­­­A12 Community Connection

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The deaths out the window of a car and (yes, I’m assuming their gen- either position and are merely Dr. King’s speech to make his per day have been increasing screaming vulgarity at the ders) and cause them griev- parroting their parents’ politics point. As black people demand every week throughout July. top of my lungs was never ous harm. One can only and perhaps they are being used equal opportunity and equitable The deaths per day bottomed out something that would have assume that this concern is as human-child-shields against treatment from our institutions at roughly 600/day on July 1. By crossed my mind. Now, don’t borne out of the numerous political responses and discus- in this country it certainly does Aug. 1, they were at 1,200/day. get me wrong, I’ve said and reports of murderous Trump sion? diminish the white privilege At this rate, we will be looking at done plenty of foolish things Supporters targeting those Perhaps Mr. McRae can that white people have become more than 20,000 deaths/day by in my youth, and I am sure peaceful BLM ‘protesters,’ enlighten me, when did the New accustomed to. Diminished priv- Jan. 1. We haven’t even opened my wife could tell you a few in addition to being indoc- York Times transition from real ilege is scary and it makes those schools yet! things in the recent past that trinated with the ‘predatory news to a “Pravda-like propa- afflicted feel like the victims. It takes five days to present hold the plausibility of being male/rape culture’ lie, I am ganda organ?” How exactly does How’s COVID-19 doing? Well, symptoms. It takes five days of deemed as a minor slip of sure their level of anxiety a private organization that is the U.S. is up to 4,620,502 cases being sick before seeking a test. my better senses. But, again, was near critical mass. It despised by the President and and we have seen 154,449 con- It takes 10-14 days to get results. screaming like a banshee does make me wonder, have the party in control of the Senate firmed deaths, still leading the Decisions today won’t affect pos- while hanging half way out they seen Creepy Uncle Joe act like an official mouthpiece? world. Based on current trends itive test data for three weeks. of a moving car is not among Biden in action? Video after It really seems that Fox News Brazil and India will eclipse If it takes 40 days to actually die them. Can I make a sugges- video of some of the most holds the cake for Pravda as us in months. My prediction then decisions today won’t affect tion without being accused cringe-worthy hair stroking, it appears to function as the is re-opening schools here will death statistics for two months. of sounding all patriarchal? hair sniffing, clutching little mouthpiece of the President of keep us well ahead of Brazil, but Waiting for the bodies to pile up Next time, say something girls around the waist, hold- the United States. India will eventually eclipse us before deciding it’s a problem is witty. Try and be original! ing onto their shoulders, It must be tough for some only due to the fact they have not going to work! To immediately resort to and whispering into their MLB fans this summer. First three times the population. The We continue to be rocked by vulgarity only shows a com- ears, which can only be con- MLB supports BLM, darn pal- fact that the USA is competing how infectious COVID-19 is. plete lack of imagination. In sidered actions just short of indromes! MLB is full of diver- with developing nations with MLB made it four days before an short, it gets a little boring. being inappropriate contact sity in its players and its fans. unimaginable slums and is on a outbreak of more than 20 cases Side note: Rather than just with a minor under the age Black and brown Americans travel ban from the entire devel- on the Miami Marlins. Another smile and take it, I decided of 14. – both fans and players, have oped world is embarrassing. three days later the St. Louis to hold up four fingers in Don’t worry, ladies, you no love for the 1950’s version of Herman Cain, 2012 presiden- Cardinals had an outbreak. On reply to their one. I’m not are much safer at one of our America that Mr. McRae wants tial candidate and leader of week 2, MLB changed the sched- sure if the look on their face rallies than you would be to recreate. The MLB players “Black Voices for Trump” has ule around due to COVID quar- was one of defeat, utter con- in the Seattle, Washington taking a knee is quintessentially died of COVID-19. He attended antine. Last night, six teams out fusion, or, perhaps, a com- C.H.O.P. zone, any BLM American – there is no greater Trump’s June 20 Tulsa rally, fell of 30 couldn’t play due to quar- bination of both. I know the “peaceful protest”, or any- statement of American values ill 4 days later, received a pos- antines. temptation, when verbally where near Biden. You than powerful speech. Our flag itive COVID test 5 days after Schools, if they open, are going or visually assaulted, is to can have your all but brief is not a religious symbol worthy that, and died on July 30. He to be a mess. Some schools in react in kind, but you are moment of triumph stand- of unconditional love and when was mocking masks at the Tulsa other parts of the country have only sinking down to their ing all clumped together, it is used to shield bigots and rally and was in close contact re-opened and they have had out- level of primordial evolu- holding your signs and rest justify violence against its own with someone else who contract- breaks already. A summer camp tion. Now is the time to be assured that whatever vir- people. ed COVID. It seems pretty obvi- in Georgia ended up with more crafty. Most of them, after tue you showed up with, you There is one item I think ous he caught it there. COVID-19 than half of the campers and verbally ejaculating their will have when the Stand deserves to be cleared up. Mr. is a slow killer, Cain didn’t get staff infected. talking points, do not pos- Out has concluded. We also McRae falsely stated, as Trump a test result until 9 days after The situation is the United sess much more ammuni- won’t be throwing rocks has falsely stated, that Trump exposure and didn’t die until 40 States is very bad. Burying our tion in their shallow mag- or concrete milk shakes in was scheduled to throw the days after exposure. collective heads in the sand is azine. Meet their vulgarity your direction or shouting 1st pitch at Yankee Stadium on For months, if I were to dis- not going to make it better, it is and hatred with wit. Most as loud as our voices will go Aug. 15. Trump lied about this cuss COVID-19 with uninformed going to make it worse. don’t have the ability to to try and drown you out. so he could then cancel. This was people or pseudo-patriots, they Omar Har-Yarok react with anything else One question, since you all news to the Yankees because would often cite “the deaths East Brookfield other than more vulgarity seem to know when we con- are going down,” or “look at and/or a single finger. gregate could you supply us To make this Stand Out with a schedule of your gath- erings so that we can come trillion GDP. The day President That sure is a lot of food stamps complete, a handful of pro- KASPI testers showed up, all don- down and maybe hold a sign continued from page A8­­­ Obama handed the country over and mammograms I thought we in opposition and be given to President Trump we had a couldn’t afford… ning covid masks (need I mention that these Stand assurance that we won’t be got me thinking, how has Donald debt-to-GDP ratio of 100 percent. Let’s put things in per- assaulted, verbally or other- We had a debt-to-GDP ratio of spective… The mismanaged Outs are outside?) hold- Trump lived up to his promise of ing signs such as, ‘BLM,’ wise? We ask that you kind- saving the taxpayer money? 109 percent going into COVID-19 Coronavirus response will prob- ly give us the same courtesy despite the economy continuing ably cost us $10 Trillion dollars Biden 2020, and, my person- For starters, Trump’s tax cuts al favorite, ‘White Silence we extended to you. will cost $2.3 trillion over 10 to grow due to tax cuts. Fitch by the time it is all said and Calling All Patriots! is estimating that our debt-to- done. The Iraq War cost $2 tril- is Violence’. Rather than years before they expire, which spread out they huddled Another Stand Out is is an interesting position for the GDP ratio will be 130 percent lion. Afghanistan is $2.4 trillion planned for this Friday, by the beginning of 2021. This is over the last 20 years. World War together because, obvious- “we can’t afford it” chorus and it ly, the six feet of separation Aug. 7 at the West Brookfield was implemented during a great bonkers; it seems like an idiotic II, adjusted for inflation, cost us Common on Route 9. Come Coronavirus response is what $4 trillion. COVID-19 is likely to doesn’t apply to them. Even economy that didn’t need to be with half their faces hidden, on down and bring a friend! goosed. we really couldn’t afford. eclipse all of those combined. The numbers of attendees But wait, there’s more! Not Then the non-monetary cost… you could see a look of uneas- It has been determined that a iness in their eyes. Probably have improved at each rally! “perfect” response to COVID-19 only is the federal government This pandemic has upended Help us continue this trend! looking at spending $4 trillion the lives of every person. What worried that the ones hold- would have avoided 99 percent Mathew Herholz and doubling the planned budget are we supposed to do with our ing the Trump banners and of the carnage in this country, Spencer and while that is not reason- for 2020, what about our Gross kids? My choice is five hours able to expect, a swift reaction Domestic Product? GDP mea- homeschooling every day and two weeks earlier than we had sures the value of all goods and failing them because I’m not a one would have avoided 90 per- services produced in our econo- teacher, or sending them to a LINDSAY sick and cower in fear from cent of the carnage. Who knows my and it took a 32 percent hit school where they will get this continued from page A8­­­ people who might, but are - how much better things would in Q2 representing $1.7 trillion terrible virus and bring it home? probably not, asymptomat ic, we allowing those who be if we didn’t have a president in value that we should have Therein lies the problem: impos- 19 is not deadly for teach- want to control us to do mocking masks, promoting created and simply didn’t. But sible choices. So not only is the ers either, and educators just that. The educational drugs and therapies rejected by wait, there’s more! What is the mental health of both kids and should not be so faintheart- health and mental safety of the medical community, encour- cost of the medical services that adults strained, but we will lose ed as to be scared of that. As aging states to lift restrictions we shouldn’t have needed? What at least a year in education. How an educator myself, I would our students demands we too soon, and egging on armed has the millions upon millions will the lost year of education be back in the classroom get them back in school. - protests against states that did of tests we now need cost? What affect the future competitiveness tomorrow if I could be. We Grade level academic prog ress will not be achieved not. It begs the question, for the is the cost of the vaccine we of the USA and our future GDP? can no longer project this by most students through guy who said “I alone can fix wouldn’t need had we eradicated Non-monetary losses… How fear to those we are charged remote learning. The psy- the system” how much did this this like New Zealand? What are many birthday parties, social to educate. Health and safe- chological effects of being idiocy cost? the cost overruns from state and gatherings, family gatherings, ty has become the never separated from their peers So far, the United States has local governments incurred due rites of passage, weddings, vaca- fail mantra of those who and social groups will also spent $3 trillion in Coronavirus to this scourge we all saw com- tions, etc.? want to get their own way. take its toll. Students need relief and is debating anoth- ing for months before President We elect leaders to represent Who can oppose health and er $1 Trillion. So much for a dum-dum got on board? How our values and place our trust to safety? No one, but when to be in school. Anything “Democrat hoax” that was just much have will we spend bury- handle the situations that don’t that cry is not legitimate, less would be an abuse of going to disappear one day… ing the 250,000 or so COVID yet exist. it is incumbent on those their trust in us. Our national debt has risen to deaths in 2020 alone? I think we Tanya Kaspi who care to say so. When James Lindsay $26 trillion against a (2019) $21.4 can easily add up $8 Trillion. Spencer we assume the healthy are East Brookfield

MCRAE als are not like us; they play by different less of our age--we would be cursed at towns in Central Massachusetts. I think continued from page A9­­­ rules. and beaten to within an inch of our the knowledge they are the single-most One thing that has changed, though, lives? Are you surprised that by show- pampered, protected, coddled, catered- the displays of abject hatred directed at since the Tea Party days, is the unset- ing up here in an attempt to disrupt our to, and babied class of humans ever us occasionally by outraged passers-by tling spectacle of young, white, millen- activity you weren›t met by any threats, to live on the planet has driven them who can’t believe their eyes when they nial girls/women from, say, high school you weren›t assaulted, you weren›t over the edge. They crave attention come upon a not-insignificant number age to late twenties/thirties coming by dipped in a sewer of filthy language and despite doing nothing to deserve it; of happy faces, and a thicket of Trump and--upon encountering us--hanging gestures, you weren›t screamed at by they pass themselves off as perceptive banners and old American flags lining out of a car window screaming every anyone at any time? Did you think you and wise, while they secretly suspect both sides of the road. variation of the “F”-bomb known to might be met with a hail of stones, of they are monumentally ignorant and Being an old veteran of Tea Party man, faces contorted with rage, and, of urine-filled bags, of mad dogs swinging stupid. Thus the descent into obsceni- standouts and demonstrations, I’m nei- course deploying both hands in their baseball bats at your heads as routine- ty, vulgarity, and bizarre appearance: ther shocked nor surprised at the dis- ultimate response to discomforting ly happens at Commie/ANTIFA/BLM anything to get attention. These are play of a puerile, unthinking, reflexive- sights: the “finger.” events? Does it disappoint you that at females who would have joined Mao’s -and incredibly vulgar--reaction by the When the predictable one-finger worst you were met with a casual indif- Red Guards, or Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge, chuckleheads, the crypto-fascists who response comes from a nutty woman ference, that once the novelty of your or Mussolini’s Black Shirts if they had happen upon us exercising our First driving by herself, I try to smile, blow appearance wore off, you were simply had the chance; they would kill you.... Amendment rights and proceed to go her a kiss, and make her wonder if I’m ignored? for the “Revolution.” ballistic. as out of my mind as she is. Actually, Sadly, these deranged, utterly brain- Stand fast, patriots. We have a The default position of almost all of what I’m thinking is: “Is that all you’ve washed young women who I observe President who understands the Roman these offended by our signs and flags-- got? Get lost, Karen. Go home and have come unhinged when they see us, do Stoic philosopher Seneca’s observation by our very existence, for that matter- a bowl of kale and brown rice. You’ll not portend well for our country. The that “The foremost art of kings is the -is to instantly shoot us the bird. Age soon be feeling superior again.” rage in their faces is reminiscent of ability to endure hatred.” The man, or sex, doesn’t matter. I’ve seen kids Yesterday, at a great outing in the Manson Girls (Leslie Van Houten, Donald Trump, can take all the vile filth not even in their mid-teens, as well as Brookfield, and towards the end of the Susan Atkins, and Patricia Krenwinkle) they pour on him every single day; we, brain-dead old women passing by in session, for the first time the opposition who, in 1969 at the behest of Charles his friends and supporters can at least their Priuses, instinctually glare and showed up: a group of six young females Manson, murdered the actress Sharon endure a few “birds” and F-bombs com- raise up their third digit, their digitus with Biden and BLM signs. Aren’t you Tate in her home, and took fiendish ing from people who never progressed medius in our direction. Well, I guess just thrilled to know for the first time delight in stabbing her in the stomach emotionally or morally from the eighth that showed us; the discussion is over in the 48 contiguous states some live where she was heavy with child--insane grade. before it even began: the one-fingered person(s) stood on an American road women filled with a demonic, mindless Keep coming to these standouts, salute has carried the day for these holding a Biden sign? Right here in rage. Americans, and bring some friends. moronic people. And American soldiers Brookfield; how great is that? I believe what you see in the facial Judging from the almost non-stop horn died for these pathetic wretches and These young ladies (wouldn’t they demeanor of these lost souls is the end beeps and yells of support, there are their precious right to express them- just love to be called that?) all appeared result of a decade or two of non-stop many of our fellow citizens of Central selves? God help us. nervous and self-conscious at first, but indoctrination, of mind-numbing igno- Mass. who love seeing us out there, and I ask my conservative brothers and then they just sort of blended into the rance, and of being deeply-programmed find encouragement when they do so. sisters on occasion: have you ever even background. I don’t think they knew to hate everything normal, decent, and America hangs in the balance; what once in your long life considered shoot- what to expect. good. If the “eyes are the windows of will you do to try to help save her? ing the bird to someone whose political I wanted to say, but I have enough the soul”, then their eyes tell all you We’ll be at the West Brookfield sign or flag irritates you? Or screamed survival sense to know when to keep need to know. These screaming, ful- Common on Route 9 Friday, Aug. 7, obscenities even at children who are my mouth shut, “Girls, do you under- minating harpies are the very same from 4 to 6 p.m. Hope to see you. with their parents at a political event? stand that if any of us Trumpsters were type of females who screeched their John McRae The answer is “...never, has never even to crash a Biden/Black Lives Matter lust for the guillotine in the French East Brookfield crossed my mind.” But, classless liber- demonstration (as you›ve done here Revolution, and now they can be found today) with our signs and flags--regard- all over America, even in placid little 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 7, 2020 Joseph R. O’Keefe, 81 OBITUARIES WARREN - Joseph R. O’Keefe, 81, ceased by his son Timothy O’Keefe. He of Warren died on Thursday, July 23, was born in Ware, son of the late Joseph 2020 at home surrounded by his loving and Antonia (Galary) O’Keefe. family. Joseph was a computer program- He leaves his wife, mer for American Optical for 30 years Lynda Provost, 60 Marie H. O’Keefe of before retiring. Warren; his children, Joseph was a loving and devoted hus- Lynda Provost (aka Auntie Lynda lived. Three brothers: Alan and Gary Sherron Gaudette and band, father and grandfather. He spent to everyone)- on Dec. 21, 2019 died of Provost of Lexington, NC and Ralph her husband Mark, many years maintaining and caring for complications of the heart and intes- Provost of Greenfield, MA. A step- Karen O’Keefe and Pine Grove Cemetery in Warren which tines. brother, Ryan Marriott, Middleboro, her wife Amy Joubert, he loved and took a lot of pride in. He She was prede- MA, and stepsister Heather Bray and Kevin O’Keefe and also enjoyed game shows and sitting ceased by her father, her husband Bill of Palmer. Lynda’s his wife Lisa, Ronald in the sun on his front porch. He was a Arthur Provost, her godmother, Beverly Russel of West O’Keefe, Kim great handy man and would help any- niece Jeanne Lussier Warren, MA and a very close friend, Bachant-Barber and her significant one who needed it. and young cousin Francis St. Andre of Palmer and other, Wayne Brownell and Nichole A Graveside Service for Joseph Brian Odiorne, and many nieces and nephews, to many Knipe and her husband Seth; seven was held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 many other rela- too name, please forgive me grandchildren, Kelsey Spear and her at 1:30PM in St. Paul’s Cemetery in tives. She was laid to rest Friday, July 17, husband Kurt, Reilly Magazine and Warren. For everyone’s health and She had just turned 2020 with her father and niece Jeanne her husband Matt, Meaghan O’Keefe safety, along with the current regula- 60 on Sept. 30. Lynda in a very private ceremony. Due to and her fiancé Richy Redd, Thomas tions, masks must be worn along with leaves her Mother and Stepfather, the Virus, she will have a memorial O’Keefe and his wife Cristina, Damien social distancing. Jeanne and Clifford Marriott of at a later date if possible. Couture, London Brownell, and Koryn Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East West Brookfield with whom she Beckford; his brother, Robert O’Keefe Main St., in West Brookfield is assist- and his sister, Dorothy Beaudry and ing his family with arrangements. REID of Alabama in 1820, lives turns me off. I want- her husband Francis. He was prede- continued from page A9­­­ University of Missouri ed to watch the opening in 1839, University of Yankee game and upon aren’t real demands. They do nothing. The ultimate Florida in 1853, Louisiana seeing BLM on the back ROBILLARD are just a smokescreen of stand you can make is vote own or were in any way continued from page A9­­­ morality so they can seize for free speech and rule associated with slaves. It State University in of the mound and imme- 1860; and to round out diately turned the sta- power. of law in the upcoming was a “Don’t Tread on are met, they will burn So, how do we stop this election. Vote for the man Me” decision to fight for the remaining members tion. I refuse to watch a of the 13 Confederate basketball game or any down everything. Their country from falling into that says everyone has a The Confederacy. Thank slogan is you won’t sleep the same fate as Germany? voice. Vote for the man God we don’t protest Roe States of America, the other game with BLM on University of Kentucky the court or rink or field until they get what they They didn’t see it until it that follows the constitu- or Citizens United with want. They issue threats was too late. Once the mob tion. Reject Joe Biden and similar bloodshed. (oddly enough) in 1865, or pitch. University of Arkansas in Addressing another and demands. They don’t gets in charge, they will the new Democratic party My father once told me want peaceful solutions. consolidate their power controlled by the socialist that “One person’s trash 1871 and the University of elephant, I have a solu- Texas in 1883. All 13 state tion to the dispute regard- Their demands are total- further by tearing apart anarchist mob. Send them is another person’s trea- ly unreasonable. Get rid our rights given to us by back to the dark recesses sure” (he used man’s, universities are highly ing kneeling during the regarded institutions of National Anthem. On the of the police? Give every- the Constitution. Free of hatred where they came but I want to be PC). one an income whether speech and liberty will be from. Vote for prosperi- During the “troubles” in higher education. They one hand, they say it’s are not Harvard or Yale not the anthem or the they work or not? Give reserved for only a certain ty, freedom, equality, and Northern Ireland, I told free health care to every- few. We need good peo- safety for all races. A vote my children that one per- but the South considers flag or the military that that a complement. we are protesting and on one? Everyone knows it’s ple to have the courage for Trump is a vote to save son’s terrorist is another impossible for a govern- to stand up against them America. person’s patriot. The stat- While I’m at it, please the other hand they say ment to provide free stuff now! America with its Mark Robillard ues and other memorials allow me to address the that knelling or protest- elephant in the room – ing in any form is dis- without a means to pay for freedoms will only die if Spencer to Confederate leaders it. So, it’s obvious these the good people sit by and were not intended to dis- Black Lives Matter. respectful to the anthem respect the ancestors of Black leaders say they and the flag and the mil- have a message ,and itary. So, why don’t we WASHINGTON worked a job, they are black in public slaves - they were meant 24/7, and they will be buried black. Cops to honor the patriots that some black celebrities stop singing or playing continued from page A9­­­ say they have a platform. the anthem, stop pre- were “people” until they became a cop led the fight for the rights and then they are only cops 40 hours/ of proud southerners. But do either have a tar- senting the flag and stop on other officers who commit unlawful get group? I think that allowing our military arrest, falsification of evidence, or other week and can quit at anytime. They are Slavery was wrong but “people” when off the clock, on vaca- southern pride was right the large group of white members to be present crimes against citizens, and that officers people that seem to be in uniform at any and all will not speak to outsiders about hazing tion, etc. When they retire they are just – northerners were right “people.” but their interference indifferent to the plight sporting events. Problem and harassment within the force itself. of black people should be solved. The term has a similar meaning to the For public officials to display the flag was wrong. that represents maintaining “law and The 13th Amendment the specific target group. Finally, the ladies “blue wall of silence.” This group was easy to of the WNBA want us The “thin blue line” flag has been asso- order” on public property is especial- to the Constitution out- ly galling because it seems that it is lawed slavery in 1865, win over. After the kill- to “Say Her Name.” I ciated with white supremacist groups. ing of George Floyd, you believe they are talking During the 2017 Charlottesville “United clearly political messaging and clearly and in 1868, the 14th it is unlawful to use taxpayer funds to do Amendment granted for- had us eating out of your about Breonna Taylor, the Right” rally, the thin blue line flag hands. We were morti- a 26 year old from was flown alongside the Confederate that. Which laws, exactly, do they intend mer slave and all persons on enforcing and upholding? The fire- of color full citizenship fied by the death and Louisville who was shot battle flag by neo-Nazi demonstrators. were willing to listen and and killed by police that The thin blue line flag has been adopt- fighters who refused to take down the and equality – the former flag are also galling – it seems like they Confederate states were try to understand. But were serving a lawful no ed by the “Blue Lives Matter” move- instead of talking to us knock warrant. This was ment which was launched specifically can’t be bothered to care about all the cit- forced to ratify the 14th izens in town and they deserve to refuse Amendment in order to you decided to talk at us a tragedy, and is current- in response to the Black Lives Matter and down to us. People ly under investigation. I movement and to many it connotes an orders from the Board of Selectmen, be entitled to representa- their bosses. tion – just one additional of any race will refuse wonder why they don’t opposition to the goals of ending police to have any message, ask us to say the name of brutality and systemic racism. The resident who brought up the issue reason why Southerners has received numerous threats against don’t trust the North to regardless of its merit, Secoriea Turner, an eight In my opinion, the “thin blue line” con- jammed down their year old that was shot cept speaks to a sense of “Us. vs. Them.” his property and his life. Apparently, this day. the harassment has been ceaseless and As to those who claim throat. Protests, riots, and killed by protesters I support the Black Lives Matter move- takeovers, teardowns, in Atlanta for merely ment. Does that make me a “them?” Am vicious. While this conduct makes hyp- that the South was, and ocrites of those who call for respect of remains, a third world “murals” and like actions driving in her Mother’s I an enemy of the state? A subversive? will not win us over but car. I guess police are far The whole issue strikes me like a public safety officers while threatening collection of uneducat- the safety of others, it doesn’t surprise ed imbeciles, please rather shut down any worse than protesters. I cult. Police officers are civilians. They meaningful debate. would mention the three are at-will employees. They can quit at me in the slightest. note: The University of The obvious conclusion is that all Georgia was founded Black Lives Matter year old boy shot and any time. It seems pretty tone-deaf and Too. You can’t say All killed in Chicago by gang outrageous to even try and counter the political messaging needs to be removed in 1785, University of from public property. A good litmus test North Carolina in 1789, Lives Matter until Black members but I’m sure Black Lives Matter movement with a Lives Matter. These mes- the ladies believe girls “blue lives matter” message. On one to see whether it is political messag- University of Tennessee ing is to ask for its removal and gauge in 1794, University of sages grab my attention are far more important hand we have immutable genetically – I agree with them and than boys. determined traits and on the other we the response. If it leads to protests and South Carolina in 1801, counter-protests, then quite clearly it totally support them. Jim Reid have a career choice. Black people were University of Virginia carries a political message. in 1819, University Black Lives Matter to Spencer born black, they went to school black, the exclusion of all other they were black every minute they ever Terrance Washington Spencer Hear the sounds of Cheryl Begin promoted at Santana in Leicester Bay State Savings Bank

LEICESTER — Leicester’s ported by the Massachusetts Concerts on the Common Cultural Council, the series continues its 30th anni- Leicester Savings Bank versary season Wednesday, Fund and The Fontaine Fund Aug. 12, with ABRAXAS, a of the Greater Worcester tribute band performing Community Foundation, as more than five decades of well as private donations. hits from Santana. The rain date for next All concerts run from week’s concert will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This project Thursday, Aug. 13. For post- is supported, in part, by a ponement information, visit grant from the Leicester Arts www.leicesterma.org. Council, a local agency sup- In Loving Remembrance On your 4th Anniversary Lisa Haynes 3/31/1964 - 7/24/2016 Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name Cheryl Begin WORCESTER — Bay State at Country Bank for Savings. forward to watching her contin- Though life goes on without you Savings Bank is proud to Ms. Begin received her Degree ued success.” announce Cheryl A. Begin has in Human Services from Mount Ms. Begin currently serves It will never be the same been promoted to Assistant Vice Wachusett Community College. as the President of the Kiwanis President, Commercial Loan “Cheryl is a major asset to the Foundation of Worcester, Missing you today and always Officer. Ms. Begin will continue Commercial Lending team here Inc., in support for the better- to grow commercial relation- at Bay State Savings Bank,” said ment of children in Central Love, ships and loan activity within Maria Heskes-Allard, Senior Massachusetts. In addition, Ma, daughter Nicole, the Bank’s service area while Vice President, Senior Lender. Cheryl volunteers many hours continuing to provide custom- “She consistently shows a level to other area organizations sup- sister Diane and her husband Brian, ers the personalized service they of dedication and commitment porting their mission of service along with their two children, Alexis and Nicholas value. to her customers that is hard to to the Community. Ms. Begin joined Bay State come by, always doing whatever She resides in East Brookfield Savings Bank in 2007 and has she can to help them achieve with her husband, Gary, and over 25 years of banking expe- their financial goals. Her promo- black lab dog, named Rowan. rience. She previously worked tion is well-deserved, and I look Friday, August 7, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­13 Support native bees and enjoy the many benefits

Pollinators are Make sure you have responsible for about 75 Garden something in bloom percent of the food we throughout the grow- eat. The European hon- Moments ing season. Spring eybee is the most well bulbs, wildflowers known but our native and perennials pro- bees are also critically MELINDA vide essential food important. MYERS that is often in limit- We can help ed supply early in the our native bees and season. Fall flowering gardens by reducing or plants provide needed eliminating the use of pesticides and energy supplies as the bees and other providing shelter as well as food and pollinators prepare for winter. water. Bigger flowers are not always bet- About 70 percent of our native ter. Double flowers may be showy, but bees are ground nesting. Reduce the they have less nectar and pollen. The risk of conflicts with ground nesting multiple layers of petals hinder access bees. Create an inviting habitat away to what nectar and pollen they contain. from prime gardening areas. Leave Grow some herbs in the garden and warm south facing spaces open for bees containers for you and the bees. Let to establish their in-ground nests. some go to flower and watch for visiting Wood and cavity nesting bees, like bees on thyme, borage, oregano, and the leaf cutter bee, make up about 30 other herb flowers. percent of our native bee population. Grow native plants whenever pos- Others nest in hollow plant stems so sible. They are a richer source of nec- leave these, their homes, stand for win- tar and pollen than cultivated plants. ter. Native bees and other beneficial insects Photo Courtesy Bumblebees nest in abandoned ani- have evolved with these plants, provid- mal burrows, tree cavities, grassy areas, ing a mutual benefit. Plant a variety of bee attracting flowers like swamp milkweed, a North American native plant. or under fallen leaves. A colony usually Leave leaf litter in place and healthy contains a few hundred bees. All mem- perennials including grasses stand for bers of the colony die in fall except the winter. These provide homes for some with wire or place in a bucket or can. tivity but also the number of songbirds fertilized queens. The queens look for bees and other beneficial insects. Wait Or create a solitary bee house from and beneficial insects that visit your new homes the following spring. as long as possible in spring so you a block of untreated wood. Drill holes garden. That means fewer garden pests Support our native bees by planting don’t interrupt their hibernation. into, but not through a block of untreat- and a more beautiful garden for you to a variety of bee attracting flowers. The Increase living quarters by making ed wood. The holes should be three enjoy all season long. plants provide food and shelter and help your own native mason bee houses. to five inches deep and about 5/16 of attract the native bees to your land- Just be sure you provide a properly an inch in diameter for mason bees. Melinda Myers is the author of scape and bee houses. designed, clean home with needed win- Nesting tubes inserted into the holes more than 20 gardening books, includ- Include plants with different colors ter protection. Do your homework first makes for easier cleaning and storage ing Small Space Gardening. She hosts and shaped flowers. Grow lots of purple, to make sure you are not harming the that prevents debris and disease from The Great Courses “How to Grow building up one season to the next. blue, white, and yellow flowers that are native bees you are trying to support. Anything” DVD series and the nation- favored by bees. Plant flowers in mass. The easiest method uses a bundle of Mount the bee house on the southeast side of a post, fence or building. Make ally-syndicated Melinda’s Garden You will enjoy the display, the garden hollow sticks such as bamboo, reeds, or Moment TV & radio program. Myers will require less maintenance, and you sumac. Cut them into short segments sure to provide a nearby mud puddle the bees will use to seal off the individ- is a columnist and contributing editor will get the attention of the bees you and remove three to five inches of pith for Birds & Blooms magazine and her are trying to attract. Plus, bees use less with wire or a drill. Consider painting ual development chambers in the holes. Web site is www.MelindaMyers.com. energy when they can gather lots of the front to make an inviting entrance Creating a bee friendly landscape not food from a smaller area. for the bees. Bundle the stems together only increases your garden’s produc- Welcome to our 2nd Annual Summer Scramble! 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www.StonebridgePress.com 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 7, 2020 Friday, August 7, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 POLICE REPORTS (Maple Street); 12:47 p.m.: disturbance p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West Main operator; 4:34 p.m.: mv stop (Maple Spencer Police (Maple Street), threats made; 1:04 p.m.: Street), misdial; 10:00 p.m.: mv stop Street); 4:45 p.m.: mv stop (Main medical/general (Clark Road); 2:09 (North Spencer Road); 10:08 p.m.: dis- Street); 5:23 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 p.m.: residential alarm (Taylor Drive), turbance (Grove Street), noise com- Road); 5:32 p.m.: medical/general 12:00-12:07 a.m.: buildings checked, services rendered; 2:27 p.m.: officer plaint; 10:25 p.m.: mv stop (Mechanic (Browning Pond Road); 5:35 p.m.: med- secure; 12:08 a.m.: threats (Main wanted (West Main Street), spoken to; Street); 10:25 p.m.: building checked, ical/mental health (Howe Village); 6:03 Street), report taken; 12:16 a.m.: med- 2:33 p.m.: DPW call (Charlton Road), secure; 10:36 p.m.: parking violation p.m.: officer wanted (Maple Street), ical/general (Bixby Road); 12:28 a.m.: dangerous tree; 2:38 p.m.: mv com- (Mechanic Street), ticket issued; 10:37 intox. male; 6:04 p.m.: 911 call (Bellevue officer wanted (West Main Street), plaint (North Spencer Road), log truck p.m.: suspicious persons (Charlton Drive), open line; 6:21 p.m.: officer Sturbridge PD bolo; 12:57-1:59 a.m.: speeding; 3:09 p.m.: LTC issued (West Road), investigated; 10:51-10:59 p.m.: wanted (Park Street), beach closed/ buiildings checked, secure; 2:07 a.m.: Main Street), assisted; 3:10 p.m.: FID buildings checked, secure; 11:25 p.m.: people lingering; 7:12 p.m.: medical/ disturbance (Temple Street), investi- issued (West Main Street), assisted; disturbance (Church Street), noise general (Main Street); 7:29 p.m.: ani- gated; 7:02 a.m.: lost/found (Thompson 4:42 p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), complaint; 11:36 p.m.: medical/general mal complaint (West Main Street), Pond Road), found cellphone; 7:50 a.m.: tailgating; 5:08 p.m.: mv stop (Maple (Howe Village), lift assist; 11:43 p.m.: info taken; 7:44 p.m.: fire/woods/grass animal complaint (Vernon Street), Street); 5:20 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton suspicious mv (Bixby Road), investi- (Main Street), smoke in area; 7:45 p.m.: sick skunk; 7:56 a.m.: officer wanted Road); 5:24 p.m.: DPW call (Bay Path gated. 911 call (Charlton Road), open line; 8:05 (West Main Street), info taken; 8:02 Road), water leak; 5:24 p.m.: mv stop SATURDAY, JULY 25 p.m.: RV complaint (Borkum Road), a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 10:46 (Clark Road); 5:32 p.m.: mv s(Main 12:09 a.m.: disturbance (Mechanic info taken;8;27 p.m.: mv stop (North a.m.: mv repossessed (Hastings Road), Street); 5:41 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton Street), all units respond; 1:15 a.m.: Brookfield Road), Brittany L. Robbins, assisted; 11:13 a.m.: mv stop (Mechanic Road); 5:42 p.m.: fraud (North Spencer abandoned 911 call (West Main Street), 23, 38 Bay Path Road, Spencer, OUI Street); 11:15 a.m.: citizen complaint Road), spoken to; 5:45 p.m.: mv stop no contact; 1:26 a.m.: medical/general liquor, negligent operation, license not (Route 49), cyclist in road; 11:23 a.m.: (Main Street); 5:53 p.m.: animal com- (Lincoln Street); 3:24 a.m.: officer want- in possesssion, speeding, missing reg- mv lockout (Greenville Street), assist- plaint (Main Street), dog in mv; 6:31 ed (West Main Street), son missing; istration sticker, arrest; 8:35 p.m.: dis- ed; 11:53 a.m.; mv stop (Cherry Street); p.m.: officer wanted (Charron Street), 7:04 a.m.: animal complaint (Briarcliff turbance (Mechanic Street), lg. fight; 12:19 p.m.: medical/general (South spoken to; 7:29 p.m.: abandone 911 Lane), loose dog; 7:43 a.m.: medical/ 9:12 p.m.: fireworks complaint (Lake Spencer Road); 12:31 p.m.: mv stop call (West Main Street), misdial; 7:35 general (Pleasant Street); 10:15 a.m.: Street), info taken; 10:03 p.m.: building (Man Street); 12:38 p.m.: abandoned p.m.: citizen complaint (Main Street), residential alarm (Chickering Road), checked, secure; 10:08 p.m.: mv stop 911 call (Main Street), misdial; 12:49 info taken; 10:40 p.m.: mv stop (West services rendered; 10:31 a.m.: officer (West Main Street); 11:35 p.m.: mutual p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 1:07 p.m.: Main Street); 11:10 p.m.: mv stop (Main wanted (Town House Court), spoken to; aid (West Main Street), Hardwick PD mv stop (Mechanic Street); 1:23 p.m.: Street); 11:55 p.m.: building checked, 11:29 a.m.: officer wanted (Kitteredge bolo. mv stop (Main Street); 1:24 p.m.: LTC secure. Road), spoken to; 11:29 a.m.: school MONDAY, JULY 27 issued (West Main Street), assist- FRIDAY, JULY 17 alarm (Main Street), servies rendered; 12:11-12:17 a.m.: buildings checked, ed; 1:29 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), 12:26 a.m.: disturbance (Wilson 11:48 a.m.: officer wanted (Park Street), secure; 12:22 a.m.: mv stop (Main 1:42 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 1:49 Street), noise complaint; 12:40-1:08 re: tent in park; 11:58 a.m.: vandalism Street); 12:31-12:32 a.m.: buildings p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West Main a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 1:11 (Park Street), door vandalized; 12:19 checked, secure; 12:38 a.m.; mv stop Street), no contact; 2:09 p.m.: restrain- a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 1:23 a.m.: p.m.: medical/general (Main Street); (Main Street); 12:43 a.m.: restraining ing order service (Woodside Road); building checked, secure; 1:28 a.m.: 1:07 p.m.: officer wanted (Bixby Road), order service (Charlton Road); 12:46- 2:45 p.m.: restraining order service abandoned 911 call (Bixby Road), hang- spoken to; 1:44 p.m.: medical/gener- 12:51 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; (Wire Village Road); 3:01 p.m.: fraud up; 3:22 a.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), al (Meadow Road); 1:59 p.m.: accident 1:00 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 1:09 (West Main Street), unauthorized use/ services rendered; 3:34 a.m.: distur- (West Main Street), report taken; a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 1:19 debit card; 3:24 p.m.: medical/gener- bance (Wilson Avenue), unwanted 3:12 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main a.m.: suspicious mv (West Main Street), al (Grove Street) 3:44 p.m.: restrain- party; 5:11 a.m.: abandoned 911 call Street), Charlton PD bolo; 3:53 p.m.: mv investigated; 1:21-1:43 a.m.: buildings ing order serivice (Chickering Road); (Collier Circle), no contact; 5:25 a.m.: stop (Charlton Road); 3:42 p.m.: medi- checked, secure; 4:11 a.m.: officer want- 4:16 p.m.: medical/general (Crestview disturbance (South Street), unwant- cal/general (Maple Street); 4:17 p.m.: ed (Ash Street), unknown problem; Drive); 4:40 p.m.: disturbance (Pleasant ed party; 6:45 a.m.: animal complaint medical/general (Maple Street); 4:20 5:19 a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), report taken; 5:18 p.m.: 911 (Main Street), dead fox in road; 7:22 p.m.: mv stop (North Brookfield Road); Street), cone in roadway; 5:52 a.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), accidental; a.m.: animal complaint (Hastings 4:23 p.m.: officer wanted (Park Street), call (West Main Street), no contact; 7:30 6:14 p.m.: fraud (Woodside Road), Road), loose dog; 8:53 a.m.: mv stop issue at park; 5:06 p.m.: medical/gen- a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 7:36 a.m.: scam call; 8:30 p.m.: abandoned 911 (Main Street); 9:19 a.m.: mv stop (Main eral (Bixby Road); 6:23 p.m.: threats mv stop (Main Street); 8:09 a.m.: med- call (Mechanic Street), misdial; 8:53 Street); 9:37 a.m.: mv stop (Pleasant (Pleasant Street), threatening texts; ical/general (Pauls Drive); 8:14-8:32 p.m.: fireworks complaint (Chestnut Street); 10:08 a.m.: animal complaint 7:38 p.m.: disturbance (Valley Street), a.m.: mv stop/3 (Main Street); 8:37 a.m.: Street), investigated; 9:15 p.m.: mutual (Jolicoeur Avenue), loose/aggres- unwanted party; 7:45 p.m.: burglary disturbance (Elm Street), m/f argu- aid (West Main Street), Auburn PD sive dog; 10:32 a.m.: officer wanted (Wire Village Road), press box bro- ment; 8:44 a.m.: spills (Howe Road), bolo; 9:30 p.m.: LTC issued (West Main (West Main Street), spoken to; 10:43 ken into; 8:08-8:12 p.m.: parking viola- oil slick on water; 8:49-9:01 mv stop/3 Street), assisted; 11:55 p.m.: buildings a.m.: disturbance (Wm. Casey Road), tions/3 (Summit Street), tickets issued; (Main Street); 9:36-10:44 a.m.: mv stop/4 checked, secure. family issue; 10:56 a.m.: animal com- 8:32 p.m.: medical/general (Smithville (Main Street); 10:47 a.m.: mv stop (West THURSDAY, JULY 23 plaint (South Spencer Road), missing Road); 8:49 p.m.: mv complaint (North Main Street); 10:48 a.m.: suspicious 12:00 a.m.: buildings checked, ducks; 10:57 a.m.: mv lockout (Olde Spencer Road), erratic operator; 8:56 persons (Smithville Road), info taken; secure; 12:06 a.m.: medical/gener- Main Street), assisted; 11:05 a.m.: fraud p.m.: fireworks complaint (North 11:03-11:15 a.m.: mv stop/2 (Pleasant, al (South Spencer Road); 12:08 a.m.: (West Main Street), unemployment Spencer Road), noise complaint; 8:57 Main streets); 11:16 a.m.: abandoned building checked, secure; 12:31 a.m.: scam; 11:16 p.m.: abandoned 911 call p.m.: missing person/adult (Bixby 911 call (West Main Street), acciden- disturbance (Maple Street), intoxi- (Meadow Road), misdial; 11:46 a.m.: Road), son gone/4 days; between 9:06- tal; 11:46 a.m.: parking omplaint (Lake cated party; 12:54-1:02 a.m.: buldings parking complaint (Mechanic Street), 10:58 p.m.: entire incident, including Street), mvs on sidewalk; 12:07 p.m.: checked, secure; 1:49 a.m.: disabled d/way blocked; 11:55 a.m.: animal com- time, redacted from police log; 10:5 animal complaint (Cherry Street), info mv (Linden Street), assisted; 4:51 a.m.: plaint (Grove Street), loose chickens; p.m.: fire alarm (Debbie Drive), ser- taken; 12:19 p.m.: elderly matter (Main DPW call (Paxton Road), lg. branch in 12:01 p.m.: parking violation (Mechanic vices rendered. Street), welfare check; 12:45 p.m.: offi- road; 7:38 a.m.: officer wanted (West Street), ticket issued; 12:11 p.m.: mv SUNDAY, JULY 26 cer wanted (Lincoln Street), re: FedEx Main Street), multiple LTC change of stop (West Main Street); 1:17 p.m.: mv 12:11 a.m.: officer wanted (West delivery; 1:05 p.m.: harassment preven- address/4; 9:01 a.m.: mv stop (Main complaint (Maple Street), erratic oper- Main Street), Ware PD bolo; 12:19 tion order service (West Main Street); Street); 9:04 a.m.: 911 call (West Main ator; 1:17 p.m.: fraud (Cottage Street), a.m.: disturbance (Church Street), 2:22-2:29 p.m.: mv stop/3 (Main, Maple Street), accidental; 9:19 a.m.: mv scam call; 1:18 p.m.: mv stop (Main noise complaint; 12:31-2:42 a.m.: build- streets); 2:34 p.m.: 911 call (West Main stop (Main Street); 9:37 a.m.: mv stop Street); 1:39 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); ings checked, secure; 2:52 a.m.: mv Street), Harrington CT down; 2:37 p.m.: (Main Street); 9:52 a.m.: burglary 1:42 p.m.: mv stop (West Main Street); stop (Main Street); 3:21 a.m.: building parking complaint (Maple Street), info (Park Street), boat house broken into; 2:07 p.m.: restraining order service checked, secure; 3:22 a.m.: mv stop taken; 3:22 p.m.: animal complaint 9:55 a.m.: officer wanted (West Main (West Main Street); 2:31 p.m.: harass- (Main Street); 3:36 a.m.: mv stop (Main (Ash Street), info taken; 3:32 p.m.: 911 Street), LTC change of address; 10:00 ment prevention order service (Maple Street); 3:49 a.m.: buildings checked, call (Greenville Street), accidental; a.m.: officer wanted (Water Street), Street); 2:58 p.m.: mv complaint (Main secure; 4:21 a.m.: officer wanted (West 3:46 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main advised alarm issues; 10:23 a.m.: mv Street), unsafe operator; between 4:00- Main Street), info taken; 5:50 a.m.: Street), rep. of harassment; 4:05 p.m.: stop (Maple Street); 10:30 a.m.: mv 4:21 p.m.: entire incident, including medical/general (Elm Street); 9:03 mv stop (Main Street); 4:16 p.m.: ani- stop (Main Street); 10:46 a.m.: mv stop time, redacted from police log; 4:21 a.m.; medical/general (Main Street); mal complaint (Pine Acres), injured (Pleasant Street); 11:10 a.m.: disabled p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 4:35 p.m.: 10:26 a.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut raccoon; 4:36 p.m: multiple LTC mv (Wire Village Road), assisted; 11:11 abandoned 911 call (G.H. Wilson Road), Street), mv vandalism; 12:37 p.m.: com- issued/3 (West Main Street), assist- a.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street); 11:14 no contact; 4:56 p.m.: medical/sudden mercial alarm (Water Street), services ed; 5:01 p.m.: medical/general (Maple a.m.: medical/general (Howe Village), death (Sherwood Drive); 6:29 p.m.: offi- rendered; 1:27 p.m.: 911 call (Lambs Street); 5:15-5:37 p.m.: mv stop/3 (Main lift assist; 11:18 a.m. 911 call (West cer wanted (Pleasant Street), ex-land- Grove), open line; 1:40 p.m.: officer Street, Howe, Harrington roads); 5:43 Main Street), hang-up; 11:19 a.m.: mv lord issue; 7:41 p.m.: medical/general wanted (West Main Street), spoken to; p.m.: harasment prevention order stop (Main Street); 11:34 a.m.: mv stop (Sherwood Drive); 9:20 p.m.: fireworks 1:49 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 2:12 service (Mechanic Street); 5:45 p.m.: (Charlton Road); 12:05 p.m.: mv stop complaint (Hastings Road), info taken; p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 2:17 p.m.: (Charlton Road); 12:18 p.m.: mv stop 9:23 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 9:54 mv complaint (Main Street), erratic Turn To POLICE page ­­­A17 LEGALS Notice of Public Hearing at the time and place designated. Cop- resentative and can petition the Court The petition asks the court to deter- In accordance with the provisions of ies of the above noted submittal are in any matter relating to the estate, mine that the Respondent is incapaci- Massachusetts General Law, Chap- available for review at the East Brook- including distribution of assets and tated, that the appointment of a Guard- ter 131, Section 40 of the Wetlands field Town Clerk’s Office. expenses of administration. Interest- ian is necessary, and that the proposed Protection Act, the North Brookfield Submitted by: ed parties are entitled to petition the Guardian is appropriate. The petition is Conservation Commission will hold a Robert Button Court to institute formal proceedings on file with this court and may contain Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 11, Chairman and to obtain orders terminating or re- a request for certain specific authority. 2020 at 7:30 p.m. regarding a Notice EAST BROOKFIELD CONSERVA- stricting the powers of Personal Rep- You have the right to object to this of Intent submitted by Christine Whit- TION COMMISSION resentatives appointed under informal proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or beck, property owner, for an addition to C: Board of Selectmen, Board of procedure. A copy of the Petition and your attorney must file a written appear- house on 5 Brooks Pond Point Road. Health, Planning Board, DEP-CERO, Will, if any, can be obtained from the ance at this court on or before 10:00 The public is invited to attend this hear- Applicant, File Petitioner. A.M. on the return date of 08/11/2020. ing. Notice of the public hearing will August 7, 2020 August 7, 2020 This day is NOT a hearing date, but a be posted at the Town Hall. You may deadline date by which you have to file contact your local Conservation Com- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts the written appearance if you object to mission for more information about this The Trial Court The Trial Court the petition. If you fail to file the written application on the Town Website. Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court appearance by the return date, action August 7, 2020 Worcester Division Worcester Probate and Family may be taken in this matter without fur- Docket No. WO20P1945EA Court ther notice to you. In addition to filing PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Estate of: 225 Main Street the written appearance, you or your DEP File No. TBD Valentin J. Dzelzitis Worcester, MA 01608 attorney must file a written affidavit The East Brookfield Conservation Date Of Death: March 25, 2020 Docket No. WO20P1903GD stating the specific facts and grounds Commission, in accordance with INFORMAL PROBATE CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF of your objection within 30 days after M.G.L. c. 131, §40, will hold the follow- PUBLICATION NOTICE PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF the return date. ing Public Hearing relating to proposed To all persons interested in the above GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED IMPORTANT NOTICE work within a wetland, waterbody, or re- captioned estate, by Petition of Peti- PERSON PURSUANT TO The outcome of this proceeding source area and/or within the 100-foot tioner Roseland Blake Dzelzitis of G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 may limit or completely take away buffer zone to a wetland, waterbody, or Silver Spring MD a Will has been ad- In the matter of: the above-named person’s right to resource area on: mitted to informal probate. Peter R Tata make decisions about personal af- August 18, 2020 at 7:30 PM Roseland Blake Dzelzitis of Silver Of: Warren, MA fairs or financial affairs or both. The in the Memorial Town Complex Spring MD RESPONDENT above-named person has the right to This Public Hearing is in regards to a has been informally appointed as the Alleged Incapacitated Person ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make Request for Determination of Applica- Personal Representative of the estate To the named Respondent and all oth- this request on behalf of the above- bility submitted by EBT Environmental to serve without surety on the bond. er interested persons, a petition has named person. If the above-named Consultants, Inc. on behalf of Colleen The estate is being administered un- been filed by Baystate Medical Center person cannot afford a lawyer, one DiBara for the following: Repair while der informal procedure by the Personal of of Springfield, MA may be appointed at State expense. the pond level is down of 15’ of retain- Representative under the Massachu- in the above captioned matter alleg- WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, ing wall which has fallen in disrepair, lo- setts Uniform Probate Code without ing that Peter R Tata is in need of a First Justice of this Court. cated on 180 Red Gable Road in East supervision by the Court. Inventory Guardian and requesting that Sharron Date: July 16, 2020 Brookfield, MA, Tax Map No. 12.1 Par- and accounts are not required to be M Breault of Spencer, MA (or some Stephanie K. Fattman cel No. 14. filed with the Court, but interested par- other suitable person) be appointed as Register of Probate Any person interested in or wishing to ties are entitled to notice regarding the Guardian to serve Without Surety on August 7, 2020 be heard on this request should appear administration from the Personal Rep- the bond. 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 7, 2020

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POLICE a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 10:48 a.m.: ered; 12:29 p.m.: suspicious mv (Paxton Street), services rendered; 11:56 p.m.: continued from page A15­­­ RV complaint (Cherry Street), quads Street), spoken to; 1:04 p.m.: disabled mv stop (Main Street), criminal appli- in road; 11:07 a.m. medical/general mv (Main Street), assisted; 3:10 p.m.: cation issued. restrainin order service (Bixby Road); (Valley Street); 11:25 a.m.: 911 call (West fraud (Watch Street), report taken; 3:58 MONDAY, JULY 27 5:51 p.m.: mv stop (North Brookfield Main Street), Harrington CT down; p.m.: welfare check (Pleasant Street), 2:13 a.m.: investigation (Mulberry Road); 5:59 p.m.: parking compaint 11:31 a.m.: harassment prevention report taken; 6:05 p.m.: property found Street), services rendered; 9:38 a.m.: (Cherry Street), mvs blocking road- order service (Maple Street); 12:38 p.m.: (South Main Street), services rendered; assist other agency (Main Street), ser- way; 6:07 p.m.: mv complaint (Main vandalism (Church Street), mv dam- 10:45 p.m.: erratic operator (Pleasant vices rendered; 11:52 a.m.: assist cit- Street), erratic operator; 6:37 p.m.: fire aged; 2:08-2:20 p.m.: mv stop/3 (Main, Stree), gone on arrival. izen (South Main Street); 1:38 p.m.: alarm (Main Street), services rendered; West Main streets); 2:24 p.m.: medical/ FRIDAY, JULY 24 harassment (Paxton Street), assisted 7:07 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Lincoln general (Bixby Road); 2:31 p.m.: larceny 9:00 a.m.: b&e/residential (Main party; 2:48 pm.: mv stop (Paxton Street), Street), no contact; 8:16 p.m.: animal (Maple Street), bicycle stolen; 6:36 p.m.: Street), report taken; 11:18 a.m.: mv stop citation issued; 2:55 p.m.: assist citizen complaint (South Spencer Road), sick officer wanted (West Main Street), spo- (South Main Street), verbal warning; 1:21 (Main Street); 5:04 p.m.: keep the peace fox in area; 8:39 p.m.: juvenile matter ken to; 6:41 p.m.: 911 call (Howe Village), p.m.: larceny (Mulberry Street), report (Main Street), services rendered; 9:40 (Valley Street), spoken to; 9:09 p.m.: spoken to; 6:45 p.m.: animal complaint taken; 3:37 p.m.: investigatin (Stafford p.m.: welfare check (Ferncroft Road), medical/general (School Street); 9:11 (North Spencer Road), info taken; 7:20 Street, Worcester), services rendered; report taken. p.m.: elderly matter (Lincoln Street), p.m.: officer wanted (Mechanic Street), 3:48 p.m.: welfare check (Spring Street), TUESDAY, JULY 28 spoken to; 9:12 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton info taken; 7:22 p.m.: abandoned 911 services rendered; 3:49 p.m.: welfare 12:48 a.m.: suspicious mv (Stafford Road); 9:30 p.m.: parking violation call (Browning Pond Road), child w/ check (Lake Drive), services rendered; Street), services rendered; 1:09 a.m.: (South Street), ticket issued; 10:19 p.m.: phone; 7:42 p.m.: suspicious persons 4:05 p.m: fraud (Charlton Street), report disturbance (Main Street), services ren- officer wanted (West Main Street), spo- (Greenville Street), investigated; 7:42 taken; 5:01 p.m.: assist other agency dered; 6:24 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ken to; 11:45 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); p.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut Street), (Crestwood Road), services rendered; verbal warning; 7:28 a.m.: suspicious 11:53 p.m.: accident (North Spencer kids w/shopping carts; 8:09 p.m.: mv 8:35 p.m.: malicious mischief (Charlton person (Main Street), peace restored; Road), report taken. stop (Main Street); 9:14 p.m.: suspicious Street), report taken. 8:59 a.m.: assist citizen (Pleasant TUESDAY, JULY 28 persons (Main Street), info taken; 9:18 SATURDAY, JULY 25 Street), report taken; 10:28 a.m.: harass- 12:03 a.m.: parking violation (Prospect p.m.: mv stop (West Main Street); 9:24 2:49 a.m.: disturbance (Trenton ment (Reservoir Street), report taken; Street), ticket issued; 12:09 a.m.: build- p.m.: officer wanted (Wet Main Street), Street), services rendered; 9:52 a.m.: 10:44 a.m.: accident (Stafford Street), ing checked, secure; 12:34-12:35 a.m.: assisted; 9:32 p.m.: medical/general investigation (Charlton Street), ser- mv towed; 1:01 p.m.: assist citizen parking violation/2 (Prospect Street), (Chickering Road); 9:56 p.m.: mv stop vices rendered; 12:25 p.m.: assist citizen (Lexington Avenue), advised civil tickets issue; 12:38 a.m.: building (Main Street); 10:04 p.m.: officer wanted (South Main Street); 1:07 p.m.: shop- action; 3:10 p.m.: erratic operator (Main checked, secure; 12:51 a.m.: parking vio- (Main Street), unauthorized cellphone lifting (Soojians Drive), report taken; Street), unable to locate; 4:25 p.m.: mali- lation (Franklin Street), ticket issued; use; 10:20 p.m.: mv stop (Maple Street); 3:19 p.m.: assist other PD (South Main cious mischief (Pleasant Street), spoken 12:53-1:31 a.m.: buildings checked, 11:08 p.m.: officer wanted (Clark Road), Street), message delivered. to; 4:35 p.m.: family problem (Pleasant secure; 1:36-1:39 a.m.: mv stop/2 (Main welfare check. SUNDAY, JULY 16 Street), peace restored. Street, Donnelly Road); 2:53 a.m.: build- 12:54 a.m.: property found (Main WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 ing checked, secure; 3:14 a.m.: medi- # # # Street), spoken to; 2:33 p.m.: residential 7:10 a.m.: residential alarm cal/general (Howe Village), lift assist; alarm (Whittemore Street), fale alarm; (Whittemore Street), services rendered; 5:46-6:23 a.m.: mv stop/2 (Main Street, Leicester Police 3:39 p.m.: welfare check (Brookside 8:52 a.m.: suspicious activity (Locust Northwest Road); 6:30 a.m.: animal Drive), investigated; 4:00 p.m.: mv Street), services rendered; 11:02 a.m.: complaint (North Spencer Road), loose stop (Main Street), verbal warning; mv stop (Paxton Street), citation issued; THURSDAY, JULY 23 turkey; 7:59-9:12 a.m.: mv stop/8 (Main 4:05 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), ver- 5:14 p.m.: restraining order service 1:27 a.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), Street, Paxton Road); 9:59 a.m.: officer bal warning; 4:42 p.m.: mv stop (Main (Bond Street), report taken; 6:47 p.m.: Wayne P. Bosma, 67, 1148 Stafford wanted (Park Steet), re: previous inci- Street), verbal warning; 5:53 p.m.: mv abandoned 911 call (Washburn Square), Street, Rochdale, OUI liquor, marked dent at park; 10:18 a.m.: disturbance stop (Main Street), written warning; services rendered; 9:02 p.m.: welfare lanes violation, negligent operation, (Mechanic Street), ongoing issues; 10:27 7:54 p.m.: parking complaint (Soojians check (Pleasant Street), services ren- unregistered mv, arrest; 9:39 a.m.: sus- a.m.: mv stop (Donnelly Road); 10:35 Drive), gone on arriva; 8:21 p.m.: inves- dered; 10:57 p.m.: welfare check (South picious mv (Towtaid Street), no action a.m.: suspicious persons (West Main tigation (out of town, no destination Main Street), gone on arrival. required; 11:48 a.m.: assist other PD Street), re: incident w/lifeguard; 10:40 noted on police log), services rendered; # # # (Breey Green Road), message deliv- 9:11 p.m.: investigation (South Main

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It’s election season and the mass their pizza while others prefer sausage. morning of a son who told his parents have rights? “unfriending” has begun. Friend against Why is that different than one person over the weekend, “You are dead to me!” “You of all people (meaning me) friend and family member against fami- is voting for Biden while another is vot- Really? Over political differences? should know better! Little children get ly member arguments are in full bloom ing for Trump? I’m not making light of What has happened to us? their emotional cues from your facial and potentially creating relationship the weight of the voting decision but Look no further than the great mask expressions.” damage that may extend far past elec- am saying disagreeing on debate. I believe wearing a Me of all people? Well, don’t wear a tion season. I grew up believing in the an election should not be mask in public protects oth- mask at home, but until we get control of old adage, “Blood is thicker than water” relationship damaging. Positively ers. There are no absolutes this pandemic, it won’t hurt you or your and I always believed that friendships Why should a disagree- Speaking and masks are not fool proof. children to make a small sacrifice. In should be forever. I’m wondering ... ment negatively impact Common sense tells me that fact, I think it’s a great opportunity for a “When did our political ideology become the love we feel for one anything that reduces the learning experience for our kids. Maybe GARY W. more important than our relationship another? MOORE amount of mouth aerosol into teach them about social responsibility? with family and friends and our love for I’m hearing with great the air cuts down on the risk “This is all a government conspiracy each other? regularity how families of transmission. I posted this to take away my rights.” Relationships are important to me. are being torn apart by online and was attacked by Maybe I’m in the dark, but I don’t There isn’t an election nor any life event this election and this pandemic. I heard others. I won’t repeat the name-calling, believe there’s a government conspiracy that would cause me to unfriend a friend recently about how a friend posted a very but here’s some of what I was told ... to take away anyone’s rights in this case. or disown a family member. My love for passive comment about the current state “What’s wrong with you? Forcing me Here’s my favorite ... those I care about transcends who they of the nation and then were attacked to wear a mask is a violation of my “A mask only protects you from me. It vote for. Because you believe something publicly online by her daughter. Are you rights.” is not for my protection, so why should I different does not mean you are my kidding me? Shame on anyone who will There’s nothing wrong with me but wear one?” enemy. It just means we disagree. No publicly scorn a loved one because they I’m curious about everyone else’s rights Again ... When did we stop caring problem. Some people like pepperoni on see things differently! I sadly heard this not to breathe your spray. Do we not Turn To MOORE page ­­­A19 Friday, August 7, 2020 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­19 Gone fishing

To date, this summer Matt was using a causing numerous fatal attacks every has been extremely hot fluke rig with a spinner year. Seals also eat many pounds of fish & humid. Fresh & salt- The Great attached to the front of it, daily which is negatively impacting water temperatures are and this writer was using many species of fish populations. also very warm, driv- Outdoors a striped bass rig which Bottom fish species are disappearing ing many species of consisted of a double hook rapidly. Cod populations are at a point fish deeper, looking for RALPH set up and two spinners of collapse, and it is not only the type cooler waters. This past attached. We baited the of fishing being done by commercial week, this writer & Matt TRUE rigs with a combination of fishing, that is the problem. Haddock Fontaine enjoyed some squid strips and a couple populations are also in big trouble on great fishing for seabass of live mummies. Using the South Shore of New England, but and fluke in Rhode Island waters. He a fish finder and a four ounce weight to have bounced back on the North Shore actually caught two legal size fluke mea- get the rigs to the bottom was a perfect over the past 10 years or so. suring 20 inches each. Throwing back combination for the type of fishing we Winter flounder are in big trouble 18-inch plus fluke was not easy to do, were doing. I always check the rig and on the South Shore, with Narragansett with many just short of the 19-inch legal bait in the water along the side before Bay being basically shut down to any size. Matt commented how cold the fish lowering it to the bottom. recreational fishing over the last five felt that we were catching. Seabass lim- The slow trolling speed was great for to 10 years. Cormorants eat millions of its were also reached, but many were the rigs and bait we were using, and pounds of fish annually, including the also just short of the 15 inches. The seas we quickly lowered them to the bot- recently born fry. How long will these were calm on this day of fishing, with tom. Double hookups were common. I protected species of birds and animals thick fog until 9 a.m. sure miss my buddy Steve Mercure on be allowed to destroy our valuable fish Navigating through the fog was fairly my fishing trips. He is missed, but not populations. easy with the help of Matt’s Lawrance forgotten. He was one of the best bottom We all love to see wildlife flourish, GPS. but it is a lot easier and safer to fishing anglers that that I had to fish but we need to keep their populations navigate without the fog. We started with, and he always kept me laughing. in check and properly managed as we out fishing in 40 to 50 feet of water, but Something and someone need to do our deer populations. Just imagine Photo Courtesy fishing remained slow. Our next stop address the high population of protect- deer hunting being suspended. 13,000 A huge Wolf fish caught aboard the Clipper was in 50 to 60 feet of water, and it was ed species that are negatively impacting animals were harvested last year in fleet a number of years ago! They are basically lock and load fishing on sea our food sources as well as the safety Mass. ,and the deer population con- now illegal to keep because of a dramatic bass and fluke. Fortunately, we took of humans. They need to decide what tinues to grow. Mute swans, coyote & decrease in their populations. The Clipper the time to catch some fresh mummies is more important. Shark attacks are beaver are also out of control & need to fleet was put out of business a number of again prior to unloading the boat at the endangering the public at our beaches be addressed . years ago because of restrictions on Cod, ramp. What also made a big difference every year and some of the attacks Man has upset the balance of nature, Haddock, Wolf fish, etc.! was putting the 90 horsepower motor in are fatal, extending all the way into and they need to make some major gear using the trolling plate to keep the the state of Maine this year. Seal pop- changes before it is too late. boat moving because of no wind, and we ulations are out of control, and they Bending! had very little drift from the tidal flow. are luring sharks into shallow water Take a Kid Fishing & Keep Them Rods Reader’s Share Favorite Tips

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