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Volume 13, Number 32 Friday, May 29, 2020 Memorial Day made special for WWII veteran Everett Allen honored while and maintaining social distance, Allen stood at the with car parade bottom of his driveway as the parade went by. By Melina Bourdeau “It was the biggest parade Staff writer I’ve seen,” Allen said, after the parade was completed. WEST BROOKFIELD – With fire, police and EMS Without a formal Memorial vehicles, local businesses, as Day ceremony, 99-year-old Ev- well as residents in their cars, erett Allen was not planning on the parade featured posters, missing his annual tradition of salutes and shouts to Allen honoring those that lost lives thanking him for his service. serving their country. However, Allen served in World War II he never anticipated an hour- in what would later be known long parade past his house on as the Air Force; he was a tail Memorial Day. gunner and eventually was cap- Due to the COVID-19 pan- tured by the Germans where he demic, the typical Memorial became a Prisoner of War. Day ceremony in town was Allen recounted that he was cancelled, but with a post on captured, put into a work camp social media, the idea of a car and was part of the “Black TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU parade past Allen’s house grew March” until he was liberated Everett Allen, a West Brookfield resident and World War II veteran, has not missed a Memorial Day parade since the 1940s. He into a large event. was honored by the West Brookfield community on Monday with a car parade and multiple salutes, including police, fire and first Wearing his mask all the Please see VETERAN, page 8 responders. Memorial Day fire a total loss Tradition continues during By Melina Bourdeau a pandemic school year Staff Writer By Eileen Kennedy have big plans, tradition still BROOKFIELD – A Webber Staff writer called them to the annual Road residence was destroyed painting of the rock, which in a fire on Monday afternoon. WARREN – Many of the last Thursday still sported the The cause is still under investi- traditions seniors at Quaboag Class of 2019 log with cougar gation by Massachusetts State Regional School District usu- prints on each side. Fire Marshal and District Sev- ally take part in have changed The Class of 2020 will be en Fire Investigators. dramatically, with gradua- painted on it with a cougar, Spencer Fire Chief Robert tion still evolving due and the school mascot, wearing a Parsons said he got the call the school building closed mask that reads COVID-19, around 3:18 p.m. on Monday to them, due to COVID-19 the seniors said. But first, they afternoon. restrictions, but seniors have had to scrape off different ar- “The original call dispatch at least one tradition left to eas of peeling paint before received was for flames coming them: painting the rock in they could repaint the rock. out of the roof of this two and TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU front of the school to reflect They were enjoying them- A fire resulted in a total loss for a two and a half story home in Brookfield on Monday the Class of 2020. selves last Thursday, with Please see FIRE, page 11 afternoon. “It’s been hectic in our plenty of sunshine and extra grade,” said senior Caitlin scrapers and paint brought by Rice. “ But we are looking teacher James Joinville. forward to graduation, and They said a new tradition Revolutionary War soldiers honored we’re all looking to forward may also have been created to moving on. Most of us are with the creation of signs cel- By Eileen Kennedy ing geraniums on the graves of “We still wanted to do this, going to college, and have a ebrating each senior, which Staff writer American Revolutionary War although unfortunately the lot of big plans for our lives.” soldiers was carried out by Stur- children can’t be with us this Although many students Please see TRADITION, page 7 STURBRIDGE – A re- bridge Lions Club members year,” said Robert Briere, who newed tradition of Burgess El- since school is no longer session restarted the tradition in 2018 ementary School children plac- due to COVID-19 restrictions. for Memorial Day. The restored tradition has brought many aspects of the town together for the ceremony in past years from the school children to Li- ons Club members to Publick House staff. As they have the other years, the Publick House provided the geraniums, although Briere did not use the public address sys- tem donated by the local Wal- Mart as several volunteers put out the plants in place of the students. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY EILEEN KENNEDY However, their principal, TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY EILEEN KENNEDY Volunteers gather before placing geraniums on the graves of Revolutionary War graves Kathleen Pelley, was on hand Quaboag Regional Middle High School seniors, left to right, Mackenzie Messier, in Sturbridge’s Old Burial Ground. Usually Burgess Elementary School students place Isabella Clowes and Tommy Snow were busy last Thursday scraping and then re- them but school is out due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please see SOLDIERS, page 12 painting the rock in front of the school. PAGE 2 The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 - community - FLAGS FLYING HIGH Trustees of Reservations announces reopening properties After deciding to reopen five bridge) signature properties last week, The • Mount Warner (North Hadley) Trustees of Reservations is excited • Noon Hill (Medfield) to announce the reopening of an • Peaked Mountain (Monson) additional 15 properties all across • Rock House Reservation (West Massachusetts, in line with CDC Brookfield) guidelines and the governor’s latest • Rocky Narrows (Sherborn) safety recommendations. • Shattuck Reservation (Med- World’s End, deCordova Sculp- field) ture Park and Museum, Crane • Two Mile Farm (Marshfield) Beach, Fruitlands Museum and • Whitney and Thayer Woods Naumkeag all require the purchase (Cohasset) of advance online passes. People To see the full list of open Trust- who show up without an online ees properties and get information pass, even if they’re members, will about purchasing online passes, TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY EILEEN KENNEDY not be allowed on the property. visit http://www.thetrustees.org/ The gazebo on the town common was all ready for Memorial Day, with plenty of flags. In addition to those five sites, COVID19/open.html. here are the 15 special places that All visitors to Trustees proper- recently reopened without requiring ties are asked to only visit sites near advanced reservations: where they live, practice social dis- West Brookfield, Warren hold • Agassiz Rock (Manchester-by- tancing, and ensure everyone two the-Sea) and older wears face coverings (un- voter registration sessions • Francis William Bird Park less there is a medical exemption). If (Walpole) the parking lot is full, people should WEST BROOKFIELD/WARREN to be held Tuesday, June 16, in both • Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate come back at a later time and avoid – West Brookfield Town Clerk Sarah J. towns, and the voter registration will (Canton) parking on streets or illegally. Build- Allen and Warren Town Clerk Nancy be held on Friday, June 5. Registration • Chesterfield Gorge (Chester- ings, including bathrooms, will be J. Lowell are holding two voter regis- hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from field) closed in almost all locations so The tration session for the upcoming An- 7 to 8 p.m. The Annual Town Meeting • Long Hill (Beverly) Trustees asks visitors to please plan nual Town Elections and Annual Town will be held on June 23, with a voter reg- • Lowell Holly (Mashpee) accordingly. Meetings. The Annual Town Election, istration session on Wednesday, June • The Mission House (Stock- Make sure to move turtles carefully Across Massachusetts, spring is the do not move it far away. season of movement. Hibernating an- “Adult turtles can live past 80 years. imals emerge from their winter resting Young turtles and eggs, on the other areas in search of food and mates. hand, have a variety of predators and Turtles are no exception. From mid- a low chance of reaching adulthood,” May to early July, thousands of tur- said Dr. Mike Jones, MassWildlife tles throughout Massachusetts travel state herpetologist. “This is why it’s to new areas to find food and nest. especially important to protect old- People may find turtles on roadways, er adult turtles from cars, especially in their backyard, or other unexpect- during this time of year when turtles ed locations as they move across the are crossing roads more frequently.” landscape to find resources they need Losing any adult turtles, particularly to survive. Even if it’s not apparent adult females, is a serious problem that where they’re headed, turtles have a can lead to the eventual local extinc- keen sense of direction and may be on tion of a population. See more about their way to wetlands or open, upland turtles crossing roads in MassWild- sites such as lawns, gravel pits, or road- life’s video on its website. sides for nesting. If you find a turtle, Tips for helping turtles TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO BY DR. MIKE JONES/MASSWILDLIFE A Northern red-bellied cooter, which is an endangered turtle, and MassWildlife has tips on how to move turtles PALMER OFFICE from roadways. As people drive throughout Massa- roadways bordered by wetlands on chusetts, they should keep turtles and both sides. These areas are commonly GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT SEEKS other animals in mind. Follow these used as crossing points. Also, remem- three easy steps to help ensure that our ber areas where you’ve seen turtles PART TIME DESIGNER / PAGINATOR turtles have the best chance of survival crossing in the past. Turtles are an- this spring. imals of repetition and chances are, Turley Publications, Inc. is looking for an experienced Graphic 1. Be safe. 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Send with resume to: home or move them to a “better” loca- roads and keep drivers safe. Just as tion; turtles should not be moved more importantly, contact the town Conser- Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069 than 100 yards from where they are vation Commission and local conser- Attention: Graphics Manager found. Most turtles should be grasped vation partners to evaluate resources gently along the shell edge near the within the town to help turtles. Sig- Or e-mail directly to [email protected]. mid-point of the body. However, snap- nage, barrier fencing, or seasonal speed No phone calls or drop-ins, please. ping turtles are fast and have very pow- bumps help reduce roadkill. erful jaws that can inflict a bad bite. A Massachusetts is home to 10 differ- snapping turtle can reach your hands ent native species of turtles, not includ- if it is lifted by the sides of its shell. If ing five species of sea turtles that fre- a snapping turtle must be moved, use a quent our coastal areas. Six of the 10 broom to coax it into a plastic tub or species are protected under the Mas- box. Never lift a snapping turtle only sachusetts Endangered Species Act. by the tail; this can injure their spine. Learn more in in MassWildlife’s Guide www.turley.com 2. Slow down. Watch for turtles on to Turtles of Massachusetts. The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 PAGE 3 - community - Leadmine Mountain offers lots of trails By Paula Ouimette Growth Trail before my young explorers Staff writer decided to turn back for the day. They are eager to return and enjoy a trail meal STURBRIDGE — The Town of at the picnic table. Sturbridge is home to about 6,000 acres of open space, approximately 20 per- cent of the town’s 30,000 acres. One of the these open spaces is the Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area which en- compasses 880 acres and is open to the public for activities such as hiking, run- ning, mountain biking, and more. There are three different parking areas includ- Traces of the old Camp Robinson Crusoe still remain. ing: 197 Leadmine Road (includes hand- icapped parking), 10 Shattuck Road and 10 Old Sturbridge Access Road. We decided to hike to the Old Growth Trail, located off of parking area #3 at 10 Shattuck Road, to see how the landscape has changed since a tornado A downed pine tree. passed through the area in 2011, alter- ing it as we know it. Many of the large pine trees that fill the Leadmine Moun- tain Conservation Area came down due TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY PAULA OUIMETTE to the tornado damage. A friendly message reminds us to “enjoy the little things” at the start of the Leadmine Mountain Con- Located near Interstate 84, 10 Shat- Young saplings protected with wire cages, can be servation Area trail. seen along Hamant Brook. tuck Road parking area #3, follows the old roads of the Robinson Crusoe Camp. The paved road gives way to hard-packed, wide trails known as Trek Trails, or TT. This type of trail is easy to moderate in footing, and accessible to wheeled devices. A fully detailed listing of the trails and terrain can by found at www.SturbridgeTrails.com. Leaving the parking area, we hiked down the Camp Robinson Crusoe Trail and connected to the Arbutus Park Beavers appear to be very active throughout the Trail, along the Hamant Brook. The Baltimore orioles enjoy oranges, as do other wild area. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries birds. and Wildlife has taken action to restore the habitat along Hamant Brook, after three dams were removed in late 2017. Signs that a pileated woodpecker lives nearby. The dam removal has helped to improve water quality in the river, in addition to improving the habitat of coldwater fish, the endangered wood turtle and other creatures. Broken shells from mussels found along the sides of the trail, show that life abounds in the waterway. A pair of mallard ducks could be seen walking across the marshy banks of the brook. Arbutus Park Bridge 01 features a comfortable Penny Ouimette enjoys a quick break during the hike. Sadie Ouimette, left, and Quinn Ouimette, practice We made it to the start of the Old bench. their nature photography skills. NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. 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etters to the ed- guest column itor should be L250 words or less in length, and guest columns between 500 Another favorite and 800 words. No un- signed or anonymous fragrant flower opinions will be pub- lished. We require that t’s safe to say that the person submitting peonies played a N THE the opinion also include I G a r d e n Ipretty important his or her town of res- role in my childhood idence and home tele- and what would turn phone number. We au- out to be a blossoming thenticate authorship love of horticulture. prior to publication. We Because my birthday is in early June, we reserve the right to edit have numerous snap- Roberta McQuaid or withhold any sub- shots of yours truly missions deemed to be blowing out the candles with a bouquet of libelous, unsubstantiat- frilly pink flowers in the background. My ed allegations, personal mom still has the two original plants grow- attacks, or defamation ing near her porch, and they date back to of character. her grandmother who grew them in the Send opinions to: 1930s. Although the flowers fall into the old-fashioned category, they continue to be Letters to the Editor, popular in modern gardens because of their 80 Main Street, Ware, fragrance and form, not to mention their MA 01082 OR e-mail longevity. Here are some tips to keep your to ekennedy@turley. peonies thriving for years to come. By InEllenor DownerMy Backyarda great blue heron regularly. He has nesting com. Deadline for sub- Planting Peonies are best planted in the bluebirds with six eggs in the nest. He can mission is Monday at fall, September or October in our area. This he ruby-throated hummingbirds are hear the pileated woodpecker, but he can’t noon for the following timing will give the plants an opportunity back. Many people reported seeing see it. The rose-breasted grosbeak and Bal- week’s edition. to develop a healthy stand of feeder roots hummingbirds in early May. timore oriole showed up May 4 in his yard. before the ground freezes. Choose a loca- T It is 3 ½ inches long. The male has an ir- Resident on Lower Wickaboag Valley tion that receives six or more hours of sun a idescent red throat that may appear black. Road in West Brookfield have Baltimore ori- day. Don’t skimp on the size of the planting He is green with a black patch from his bill oles, bluebirds, mallards (male and female hole; one that measures a foot and a half to below eye. The breast and belly is whitish. arrived May 4) and her neighbor has hum- deep by two and a half feet wide will sus- The female is green with a whitish throat and mingbirds. CURRENT tain the plant for many years. If your soil is under parts. THE QUABOAG CURRENT (USPS# average, the addition of a balanced fertilizer The female lays two white eggs in a nest Ware bird sightings 10860) is published weekly (every may be all that is necessary at planting. Soils Friday) by Turley Publications, of plant down and bud scales covered with li- A Ware resident has grosbeaks, yellow Inc., 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA that are lean should be improved prior to chens and bound with spider’s silk. They eat finches, Baltimore orioles, redwing black- 01069. Telephone at 413-283- planting by amending the hole with roughly 8393 or fax at 413-289-1977. flower nectar, insects, spiders and sap from birds and a cardinal pair. She has no blue- equal parts good soil and aged compost or Periodical Postage Prices are Paid sapsucker-drilled holes. They also come to birds at her house, but she knows there are at Palmer, MA. manure. Peonies prefer a pH of 6.0-7.0, a POSTMASTER: Please send nectar feeders. lots at the old Mt. Carmel Cemetery. When wide enough range to accommodate most address changes to: Quaboag In spring, the male defends a territory she used to kayak, she remembers seeing Current, 24 Water Street, Palmer, home garden situations. If your soil is more of about ¼ acre. In a dive display, he flies lots of great blue herons behind the elevator MA 01069. acidic than that, bring up your pH by add- in a U shape rising 10 to 40 feet on each company on the Ware River. PATRICK H. TURLEY ing lime. side. After mating, the female builds a nest Another Ware resident saw the following CEO Mail order plants usually arrive bare and raises the young alone. Ruby-throated birds in her yard: male and female Eastern KEITH TURLEY root. These can be soaked in a bucket of hummingbirds migrate 600 miles across the towhee, wood thrush, male and female Balti- President water overnight to rehydrate prior to plant- Gulf of Mexico, storing enough fat to make more orioles, catbirds, red-bellied woodpeck- EDITOR ing. When it comes time to plant, remem- Eileen Kennedy the crossing. I saw my first hummingbird of ers, hummingbirds, black and white warbler, ber this: eyes point up, roots point down! [email protected] the season Sunday, May 3. A co-worker saw tree swallows, bluebirds, wood ducks and a Eyes should end up no more than two inch- hummingbirds the day before. A Barre resi- pair of sharp shinned hawks as well as the es below the soil surface; any deeper than ADVERTISING SALES dent saw one May 1. regulars. She said a red fox and bobcat make Dan Flynn, Tim Mara that and flowers may be sacrificed. Get your frequent excursions through the yard. She and Lisa Marulli plants off to a good start by watering oc- Barre bird sightings also had a scarlet tanager. She said all the casionally until the ground freezes. Once it SPORTS EDITOR People reported numerous bird sightings birds have been visiting her feeders especially Greg Scibelli does, a light mulch can be applied over the over the past two weeks. A Barre resident saw in the morning. [email protected] peonies to prevent them from being heaved out of the ground during periods of freeze More bird sightings and thaw. A couple had two male and one female SOCIAL MEDIA Baltimore Oriole as regular visitors to their Fertilizing and watering feeding station. @QuaboagCurrent Peonies fertilized at planting time re- They also have rose-breasted grosbeak, quire no additional food until the following WEB flickers, downy and hairy woodpeckers along www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com fall. Bear in mind that too much nitrogen with many gold and purple finches, chicka- will encourage lots of leaves but few roots dees and other more common birds. Their and flowers. For that reason choose a fertil- first sighting of a hummingbird was the first izer that is lower in nitrogen than the oth- week of May. er nutrients. After the third season fertilize The couple has a feeder that holds nectar www.turley.com after blooming, as well as in the fall. An and grape jelly, and an orange, too, if we had Turley Publications, Inc. cannot established peony is drought resistant, but one. It doubles as a hummingbird feeder. assume liability for the loss of if spring rains are scarce, a weekly watering photographs or other materials Suet still wins as the most popular attraction submitted for publication. will promote good flowers. Materials will not be returned Paula Ouimette, the author’s daughter, drew this male except upon specific request Please see FRAGRANT, page 5 ruby-throated hummingbird. Please see BACKYARD, page 5 when submitted.

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Todd M. federally qualified health centers devel- $500,000 of this funding will be ded- This funding can be used for a wide Smola (R-Warren, Ranking Member, op hardware and software solutions to icated to regional planning agencies range of safety needs, including campus Committee on Ways & Means) joined protect medical and business data. working with multiple communities police training, as well as the purchase with his House colleagues to support House Bill 4733 also establishes a on regional broadband infrastructure of emergency communication systems, a comprehensive bond bill that invests $36.5 million food security program planning. cameras, emergency call boxes and ac- $1.7 billion for information technol- within the Department of Agricultur- Additional municipal grant programs tive shooter detection systems. ogy, public safety, food security and al Resources to support food banks, funded through the bond bill include: Other public safety initiatives funded data and cyber-security improvements farm stands, elder services, and other • $6.5 million for cities, towns, school in the bond bill include: throughout state and local government. food distribution channels disrupted by districts and nonprofit entities for public • $5 million for grants to public and House Bill 4733, An Act financing the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, school information technology improve- nonprofit entities for investments in the general governmental infrastructure the bond bill provides $5 million to the ments and other capital needs; public safety information technology, of the Commonwealth, was engrossed Executive Office of Health and Human • $5 million for the Community Com- equipment and other capital needs; by the House of Representatives on a Services to develop a system to make pact Information Technology Grant • $10 million for improvements to fa- vote of 149-7 on May 20, with most it easier for applicants and recipients Program; cilities operated by the Department of members continuing to vote remotely of MassHealth and the Medicare Sav- • $101 million for general improve- Fire Services, including the establish- to comply with social distancing re- ings Program to access benefits through ments and capital upgrades to munici- ment of a Southeastern Massachusetts quirements during the COVID-19 pan- the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance pal facilities; firefighter training facility; demic. Smola said this is a multi-year Program if they are eligible. • $10 million for cities and towns to • $92.5 million for the replacement of bond bill that is designed to replenish Smola said the bond bill funds a se- make modifications to governmental in- State Police cruisers and equipment; and funding in many areas that were last ries of grant initiatives to assist cities frastructure to improve accessibility; • $30 million for medical, security, funded in 2014. and towns with their IT and capital • $115 million to support approved safety and communications equipment, In addition to providing $165 mil- needs, including a $40 million program municipal library projects; and as well as vehicles, for the Department lion to improve the efficiency of state to help public school districts establish, • $25 million for fire departments of Correction and other agencies with- information technology resources and enhance and expand remote learning to purchase firefighter safety gear and in the Executive Office of Public Safety guard against cyber-attacks, the bond opportunities for students, and a $20.5 equipment. and Security. bill also includes $23.4 million in grants million program to help municipalities Smola noted that the bond bill allo- House Bill 4733 now moves to the for public and nonprofit entities to im- fund the construction of fiber optic cates $30 million for safety and security Senate for its consideration. For addi- plement local information technology broadband infrastructure and related improvements at the state’s public col- tional information please contact Smola improvements and address other capi- projects, with priority given to areas leges, $10 million of which is dedicated at [email protected] or 617- tal needs, along with $10 million to help that are currently unserved. At least to Massachusetts’ community colleges. 722-2100. House and Senate approve unemployment insurance Turley The changes to assist laid-off workers, employers Turtle count BOSTON – The House of Repre- filed in any week exceed 100,000, unless remain in effect until one year after the Kathy Lipovsky, of sentatives and the Senate have agreed the federal government authorizes a pe- bill takes effect or 180 days after the West Brookfield, counted nine to changes in the state’s unemployment riod of extended benefits, in which case termination of the State of Emergency, turtles in the May 22 edition of the insurance program to assist Massachu- state benefits will remain in place for 26 whichever is later. Quaboag Current. Marilyn Caron, setts residents and employers impacted weeks until the extended federal benefits Senate Bill 2618 also gives nonprof- North Brookfield, found six turtles. by the COVID-19 pandemic. have been exhausted. it organizations a 120-day extension There were 8 turtles in the State Rep. Todd Smola (R-Warren) The number of new unemployment on their next scheduled unemployment Quaboag Current. said Senate Bill 2618 contains provi- applications filed in Massachusetts typ- payment without being charged penal- sions extending unemployment benefits ically average between 7,000 and 10,000 ties or interest. In addition, it removes by an additional four weeks in certain per week. Over the last two months, language in current state law that caps circumstances, while also protecting em- however, 1.23 million new claims have dependency benefits at 50 percent of Our advertisers ployers from rate increases if they are been filed in the state, with about 38.6 an individual’s weekly benefit rate, a forced to lay off workers due to the 2019 million claims filed nationally. change that will take effect 540 days (18 make this novel coronavirus or the State of Emer- Smola said employers will also see months) after the termination of the publication gency declared on March 10. The bill relief under the bill, which prohibits State of Emergency. was enacted in both legislative branches unemployment benefits paid to individ- In March, the House and Senate possible. on May 21, and is now on Gov. Charlie uals whose job loss is directly related to voted to waive the one-week waiting Baker’s desk for his review and signa- the novel coronavirus or the State of period for unemployment so individuals Let them know you ture. Emergency from being charged to an could begin receiving benefits immedi- saw their ad in the Senate Bill 2618 calls for extending employer or used in the calculation of ately. The waiver was signed into law state unemployment benefits from 26 their experience rate. The bill also pro- on March 18, and will remain in effect weeks to 30 weeks, beginning on Jan. hibits benefits from being charged to an for 90 days after the State of Emergen- Quaboag 1, 2021, if certain conditions are met. employer’s account if the benefits are cy is lifted. For additional information This extension would be implemented paid for by federal funds. These chang- please contact Smola at Todd.Smola@ Current whenever initial unemployment claims es are retroactive to March 10, and will mahouse.gov or 617-722-2100.

FRAGRANT from page 4 reduce the risk of this fungus invad- BACKYARD from page 4 say they love their backyard sanctuary. ing your garden. Each fall simply cut Staking the stems of herbaceous peonies down at the feeding station. New Hampshire birds Heavy peony flowers, especially the to the ground. Haul them off to the We saw two bluebirds a few weeks A neighbor on Lake Winnisquam old-fashioned types, will no doubt trash, don’t compost. If watering is ago and hope springs eternal that they in Meredith where I have a camp wrote bow down to the ground in the wind necessary, do so early in the morning might sight them again. They have three that the loons were back at the lake. She and rain unless staked. I usually pick and water at the plant’s base rath- bluebird houses, but it’s a constant bat- said it was nice to hear their call again. some for the vase in the bud stage in er than overhead to keep foliage dry. tle to keep the sparrows out of them. She also had three Tom turkeys and one an attempt to avoid this task, but nev- Any stems that show signs of wilting Baltimore oriole at Pynchon’s Grist hen in her yard in late April. The males ertheless it makes the plant nice and should be cut away and thrown in the Mill Preserve in West Brookfield were strutting about while the female ig- tidy and should be accomplished. trash as well. Disinfect clippers in be- Scarlet tanagers are returning to the nored them and ate. Middle-weight bamboo stakes insert- tween cuts. deep woods, bobolinks are chattering ed into the ground on the outer edge My mom is anxious to share her away in the grasslands, and Baltimore Birds at my feeders of the plant cut to three-quarters its grandmother’s plants. No doubt I will orioles are back in the trees. On May 1 and 2, I had a yel- height, work well. Run two rows of be doing some dividing come Septem- low-rumped warbler under my suet twine or jute at one third and two ber. I look forward to having a few of North Brookfield bird sightings feeder. May 11 I spotted a male Balti- thirds up the bamboo, respectively. these family heirlooms in my garden A couple from North Brookfield said, more oriole at the hummingbird nectar Simply start by tying a knot on one for my girls to cherish as I did. “For many years have enjoyed watch- feeder. About five minutes later, I saw stake, wrapping around the next and Roberta McQuaid graduated from ing the many birds that pass through. a male rose-breasted grosbeak waiting tightening as you go. If green bam- the Stockbridge School of Agriculture We put out our hummingbird feeders his turn at the black oil sunflower seed boo and jute are used the staking will at the University of Massachusetts. out on May 5 and within three hours feeder. I put an orange half out for the hardly be visible, especially if you For the last 28 years, she has held the we were rewarded with a ruby-throated oriole in the same location as last year. don’t tighten so much that it looks un- position of staff horticulturalist at Old hummingbird, a male and a female. We He found it within 15 minutes. natural. Sturbridge Village. She enjoys growing also put out the oriole feeder at the same People may report a bird sighting or Diseases food as well as flowers. Have a question time and on May 6 we had two males, bird related experience by calling me at One year my peony buds wilted and for her? Email it to ekennedy@turley. who then were joined by a female on 413-967-3505, leaving a message at ex- dried up just prior to bloom. The cul- com with “Gardening Question” in the May 7.” Bluebirds are also daily visitors tension 100 or emailing mybackyard88@ prit was botrytis. Good hygiene can subject line. to the mealy worm feeder; needless to aol.com or [email protected]. PAGE 6 The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 - sturbridge - OSV Field of Flags expands to include essential workers STURBRIDGE – Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Field of Flags Cam- paign, which honors military service members through the planting of American flags, is expanded this year to recognize and support the essential workers whom our country has relied on throughout the COVID-19 pandem- ic. The beloved tradition will be on dis- play at two locations – the first along Route 20 across from the Village’s en- trance starting on Memorial Day, and, for the first time, at OSV’s partner or- ganization, Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island as soon as the farm reopens. Friends and family can commemo- rate a loved one, or even a stranger, who is currently serving or has served in the U.S. military, or who is caring for our nation as an essential worker, with just a $25 donation. Every gift of $25 will add a flag to one of the two Field of Flags locations of the donor’s choice, which will serve as a tangible reminder of the service and sacrifice of these American heroes, and a physical expression of TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO gratitude. A flag can also be sponsored This year, in addition to active-duty military personnel and all veterans, the annual tradition of the Field of Flags Campaign will expand to include essential workers at the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis. in memory of a loved one or a military veteran. Each flag donation provides edgment of the sacrifice of our fellow dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 by an try’s oldest and largest living history year-round complimentary admission citizens,” said OSV President Jim Do- anonymous donor. museums, celebrating life in early New to OSV and Coggeshall Farm for mil- nahue. “We’re delighted to expand this The list of honorees will be posted England from 1790-1840. It is the larg- itary families, and this year only, for es- year’s program to include the heroes on on the Village’s website beginning Me- est living history museum in the North- sential workers from the time the muse- the frontline of the COVID-19 fight, morial Day and will be updated regu- east. ums reopen through Thanksgiving. while also physically expanding the dis- larly. To make a gift today in honor of The Village will welcome visitors “Our Field of Flags display has al- play to Coggeshall Farm through our an American hero, visit www.osv.org/ back when it is safe to do so. Learn ways been a favorite of our visitors and new partnership with the museum.” field-of-flags/. more about the Village and stay updat- local community, a moving and beauti- This year, all gifts made to Field of Old Sturbridge Village, first opened ed regarding re-opening plans at www. ful showcase of pride and an acknowl- Flags in May and June will be matched to the public in 1946, is one of the coun- osv.org.

Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale Services to continue online STURBRIDGE – The Federated sibly reopen the Meetinghouse to aid us Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale has in service to our God when the time is announced that its Meetinghouse at right.” 8 Maple St., will remain closed to the When the Church does reopen, public until its reopening committee in order to respect the 40% capacity has completed its work. guideline, Darrin says services will con- In an email to Church Members on tinue to be streamed online. “Members May 21, Executive Board President and friends who are not feeling well, Leigh Darrin told Members of the con- are at particular risk for contracting gregation that “in spite of Governor COVID-19, or simply not yet comfort- Baker’s permission for places of wor- able assembling with a group will be en- ship to reopen at 40% capacity, the Ex- couraged to join us through the online ecutive Board of Sturbridge Federated service.” Church has voted to follow the recom- The Federated Church of Sturbridge mendations of our umbrella denomi- and Fiskdale has remained vibrantly nations and we will not be resuming in active throughout the pandemic, espe- person worship at this time.” cially through its mask-making proj- Pastor Gretchen Switzer has been ect that resulted in the donation of streaming weekly 9:30 a.m. services more than 2,400 masks to Harrington from the Church on Facebook Live Hospital, along with various nursing CLUES ACROSS 41. Indian term of respect 2. Serbian 36. Unhappy since March 29, with a skeleton crew, homes, group homes, restaurant and 1. Common request 42. Breezed through 3. Away from wind 37. Gateway (Arabic) with follow-up video posts on the convenience store employees, and other 5. Department in France 43. The bill in a restaurant 4. Actor Oliver 38. Fundraising political Church’s website and YouTube chan- individuals throughout the communi- 10. Fungi cells 44. Flower cluster 5. Helps little firms group (abbr.) 14. Famed inventor 45. Moved quickly 6. Intricately decorative 40. Well-known nel. Sunday services will continue in the ty. The project, led by Holice Turnbow 15. Hillsides 46. Shooters need to do it 7. American state 41. Satisfies online forum for the immediate future, and Barbara Stietzel, was supported by 16. Cold wind 47. High schoolers’ test 8. Type of tumor 43. ‘__ death do us part according to Darrin. more than 25 members of the Church 17. La __ Tar Pits, 48. Split pulses 9. Midway between east 44. Jailhouse informant Darrin said the Church has appoint- and the Sturbridge Senior Center. Hollywood 49. Salts and southeast 46. French river ed a five-member reopening committee The Church also remained open for 18. Resembling a 52. Breaking Bad actor 10. On a line at right angles 47. A cotton fabric with a representing the worship team, choir weekly meetings of the local Alcoholics doddering old woman __ Paul to a ship’s length satiny finish and music interests, trustees, the faith Anonymous chapter, provided a weekly 19. Geological periods 55. Set ablaze 11. Fruit of the service tree 49. Drenches formation team and members at large. meal to the guests at St. Lukes Guest 20. Assists 56. Semitic Sun god 12. Grouch 50. Clouds “The goal of this committee is to House in Southbridge, and supported 22. Comedienne Gasteyer 60. Nervous system cells 13. Romanian city 51. Companies need to 23. Jewish spiritual leader 61. Tourist destination 21. Units of loudness make them have a reopening framework in place local food pantries through its missions 24. English soccer club Buenos __ 23. British Air Aces 52. Created from seaweed by June 15. This does not mean we will program. Local residents in need of as- 27. Body art 63. A way to bind 25. Small amount 53. One’s school: __ mater resume worship services and all of our sistance during this pandemic should 30. No (Scottish) 64. Behave uncontrollably 26. Hem’s partner 54. A type of act other activities on that day,” said Dar- call the Church office at 508-347-3915 31. Clumsy person 65. Feels concern 27. Turkic people 57. Member of Russian rin. “It just means we hope to have a or email Pastor Gretchen Switzer at 32. Swiss river 66. Sportscaster Andrews 28. Member of the banana people roadmap in place to safely and respon- [email protected]. 35. Belittled 67. Subway dwellers family 58. Neutralizes alkalis 37. Luxury car 68. Astrological aspect 29. Liam Neeson franchise 59. Monetary unit 38. Single sheet of glass in 69. You may take one 32. Expressed pleasure 61. Play a role CHECK OUT ALL THE TURLEY PUBLICATIONS a window 33. Inward-directed part of 62. Midway between south 39. Monetary units CLUES DOWN psyche and southeast 40. Supervises flying 1. Swedish rock group 34. Insurgent TurleyPublications www.newspapers.turley.com The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 PAGE 7 - community - BIRTHDAY PARADE FOR DREW

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU Recently Warren Fire Department, West Brookfield Rescue and family members had a car parade for 4-year-old Drew O’Neil’s fourth birthday in West Brookfield.

TRADITION from page 1 As students look to the past and the future, they’re also still enjoying the were delivered to each of their homes by present, spending time together paint- a school staff member. ing the rock. They even threatened to They still have their awards ceremony have senior skip day even though there’s to look forward to, although it will be no school to leave, instead heading for online, and caps and gowns day, leading the school they haven’t to since mid- up to a revised graduation. School offi- March except briefly to pick up their cials had hoped to hold a graduation belongings. ceremony similar to a regular gradua- QRMHS Principal Stephen Duff tion, but with social distancing restric- and QRSD Superintendent Dr. Brett tions, after more than half of the par- Kustigian dropped by the rock to ents surveyed said they wanted to go forward with a regular graduation. The town’s Board of Health would not ap- prove it for health safety reasons. School officials are still planning a ceremony, but it may be that each graduate drives up for their diploma in the school’s parking lot. Rice said their class got a bumpy start in the fall of their freshman year when Christian Congelos, one of their TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY EILEEN KENNEDY fellow freshmen, was killed in a fatal QRMHS seniors Darion Hannah, Mackenzie Messier, Isabella Clowes, Tommy Snow and Caitlin Rice stand by car accident on Nov. 7, 2017, along the rock in front of the school as they take a minute during prep work. with two other Quaboag students, Jac- lyn Desrosiers and Lena Ann Noonan. Noonan would have graduated last June and Desrosiers would have graduated next June. “He would have been a senior this year,” said Rice, who is the class histori- an. “His family got a sign for him just as we all got signs, and he’s on the banners around school. We will also be wearing QRMHS Principal Stephen Duff captures seniors prepping the rock in front of the school so they can flowers on our gowns, with a small blue repaint it with a “Class of 2020” logo. QRMHS Super- ribbon, to remember him, which I think intendent Dr. Brett Kustigian and Duff came out to is really nice.” see how the work was progressing.

QRMHS seniors work on the rock in front of the school with Darion Hannah, MacKenzie Messier, Caitlin Rice and Tommy Snow behind the rock, and Isabella Clowes on top of the rock.

QRMHS seniors, left to right, Darion Hannah, Mack- enzie Messier, Isabella Clowes and Tommy Snow QRMHS Principal Stephen Duff stops by to help seniors scrape the rock in front of the school last Thursday, pick off peeling paint as they prepare to repaint the QRMHS senior Darion Hannah picks paint off the as they prepared it for paint. Senior Caitlin Rice is at right and Tommy Snow can be seen sitting on the rock. rock with “Class of 2020.” rock in front of the school. PAGE 8 The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 - community -

VETERAN from page 1 However, this year was a surprise to Allen. by the Allies. “It was wonderful,” he said. “I was Since that day, every year he has planning on doing a small get togeth- dressed in his uniform and this year was er with a few people, but this was a big no different – at least in that sense. He surprise.” was able to go to local cemeteries and While he was the man of the hour, pay his respects as well. Allen said he “is just another one of “I’ve been around for a while, I know those guys.” most of the names on the stones,” he “I’m still here,” he said. “I’m very said. “That’s why we’re here.” fortunate.”

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY MELINA BOURDEAU With a parade lasting for over an hour, hundreds of people gathered to make sure World War II veteran and West Brookfield resident Everett Allen didn’t miss a Memorial Day parade or ceremony this year.

Standing at the end of his driveway in West Brookfield, Everett Allen stood and waved to those in cars and other vehicles and on motorcycles who drove by his home as part of an impromptu Memorial Day parade.

All while social distancing, bagpipers played for Everett Allen, as part of a parade planned on social media for the World War II veteran.

Following a car parade by his home, the parade made a brief stop to cemeteries in West Brookfield in honor of Memorial Day.

Following the car parade by his home, Everett Allen then lead the parade in the passenger’s seat.

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SPORTSTURLEY PUBLICATIONS Panthers were set for big season on the track By Gregory A. Scibelli [email protected] BARRE – The Quabbin Re- gional High School girls track team was one of a few teams with a large number of seniors set to make their mark this spring. Coach Melissa Leslie be- lieved the group was special, both talented and great stu- dents and teammates. She recognized the following seniors: Emily Hood – “A hard worker who leads quietly by ex- ample, had a big improvement Quabbin’s Georgia Shampine in the triple jump at last year’s Central-West Meet. in her mile time last spring and had a great indoor season this Morgan Fleischer – “She school record in the event given year.” was a disciplined athlete, hur- the chance as she cleared the Emmeline Riendeau - “All- dler, and a District meet com- record height at an indoor ex- around athlete willing to try petitor in javelin.” hibition meet.” any event at least once, mature Samantha Prentiss – “A tal- Georgia Shampine – “She athlete who is a big help keep- ented sprinter and pole vaulter. was big in the hurdles, and ing the team moving and orga- She was the district champion jumps. “She was a strong com- FILE PHOTOS nized during practice. Central/ in the pole vault, an at-large petitor in her events, had a Western MA D2 qualifier in League All-Star, D2 compet- great 2018 season, struggled Quabbin’s Sam Prentiss pole vaults to victory as district champion in 2019. high jump, also strong indoor itor in pole vault, and in the with some injuries last sea- records, competed at the All- from start to finish. competitor.” 100 meter and 4 by 100 me- son, was hoping to come back State Meet in the triple jump. “I love watching the per- Meg Ennis – “She was a big ter. Her assion is pole vault, strong for 2020. I would have loved to see what sonal growth that happens mile runner last season. She worked with a pole vault club Helena Shampine – “Also she could do in her second year from freshman to senior year loves javelin, and was a District throughout indoor season in competed in hurdles, jumps, in this sport.” and these girls have grown into meet competitor in that event, preparation for the spring sea- Junior year was her first year Leslie reflected on her se- compassionate and supportive great motivator of her team- son, would have definitely bro- of track, and she broke the 100 niors, saying she loves seeing mates.” ken the 21-year old outdoor meter hurdle and triple jump the evolution of the athlete Please see TRACK, page 10 State cancels American Tri-County League cancels 2020 season By Gregory A. Scibelli Legion baseball for 2020 [email protected] REGION – American Le- The American Legion World HOLYOKE – The executive gion state department chair- Series and the Department of board for the Tri-County Base- man Richard Paster issued a Massachusetts hereby cancels ball League has made the deci- statement about the cancella- all Department Tournaments. sion to cancel the 2020 season tion of the 2020 season: 3. Concurrently, The despite considering playing a bit It is with deep regret that I American Legion National later schedule in the summer. inform you that the National Organization has shut down Last Wednesday, the board Organization has decided to all sponsorship and all in- announced their decision fol- cancel the 2020 Season effec- volvement in baseball for the lowing a meeting of the league. tive immediately due to the 2020 season and The Depart- Karl Oliveira, who runs the continuing events resulting ment of Massachusetts here- St. Joseph’s team in the league as from the COVID-19 pandem- by shuts down its sponsorship well as serves as the league’s sec- ic. and all involvement in base- retary and treasurer, made the The American Legion ball for the 2020 season. announcement in the form of an National Organization is 4. This shutdown of all email to the league’s returning implementing the follow- sponsorship and all involve- players and coaches. ing directives relating to The ment in baseball for the 2020 “The Executive Board of the TCL voted 4-0 not to move for- PeoplesBanks would have been going for its eighth consecutive playoff title. The Bankers American Legion National season means that those base- have been the top team in the league for a long time with powerful hitting and a dedicated Organization national base- ball teams that wish to contin- ward to play baseball for this pitching staff. FILE PHOTOS ball program for the 2020 sea- ue playing 2020 season base- year’s season,” said Oliveira. son which the Department of ball shall be participating in a “The 2020 season for the TCL Massachusetts hereby incor- sporting event not sponsored, has been officially canceled.” porates in its instructions for nor endorsed in any manner Due to the concerns set forth all Post and Outside Spon- by The American Legion by the COVID-19 pandemic and sored teams in Massachu- National Organization and/ the way the league is situated, setts: or The Department of Mas- the league cited a vast number 1. Any and all previous sachusetts, but sponsored and of factors in making the deci- 2020 American Legion Na- endorsed solely by the group sion to cancel the season. tional Organization memos the team is named. The league cited player, regarding the national base- 5. Any baseball team that coach, umpire, and fan safety ball program for the 2020 sea- continues play in the 2020 as the top priorities. Further, son are retracted and replaced season sponsored by the the league stated the safety of by the following. group the team is named extended families in making the 2. The American Legion must understand that its team decision. National Organization has is not playing as an American Expanding, Oliveira cited canceled all 2020 season’s Regional Tournaments and Please see LEGION, page 11 Please see TRI-COUNTY, page 10 PAGE 10 The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 - sports - London showcase postponed by Hall of Fame SPRINGFIELD – The Naismith ing health and safety above all else,” arena and will be televised domesti- collegiate events scheduled for the fall Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said John L. Doleva, President and cally by ESPN / ABC. The event will and winter of 2020. announced today the inaugural Bas- CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. remain a part of the Kentucky and All fans who have purchased a tick- ketball Hall of Fame London Show- “Unfortunately, the unknown combi- Michigan three-year series, now fac- et to the 2020 Hall of Fame London case originally scheduled for Decem- nation of health, safety, international ing-off in Ann Arbor in 2021, Lon- Showcase will receive a full refund ber 6, 2020 has been postponed due to travel regulations and the economic don in 2022 and Lexington in 2023. automatically to the method used the COVID-19 pandemic. The event viability for all parties involved has The Basketball Hall of Fame Lon- for purchase within 14 business days. was expected to feature Marist Col- required us to postpone this highly don Showcase is one event in the Hall During these unprecedented times it lege vs. University of Maryland, Bal- anticipated event at The O2. We look of Fame’s series of collegiate events, may take longer for funds to credit timore and University of Kentucky forward to hosting a fantastic event in which continues to grow in an effort your account. vs. University of Michigan. 2022.” to celebrate the game outside the Tickets for the 2022 Hall of Fame “As we navigate these unprece- The Basketball Hall of Fame Lon- museum walls. At this point in time, London Showcase will go back on- dented times, the Basketball Hall of don Showcase will now take place the Basketball Hall of Fame has not sale for December 4, 2022 in January Fame has remained vigilant in plac- Sunday, December 4, 2022 at The O2 cancelled or postponed any domestic or February of 2022.

Sign-ups on hold for Quabbin League Valley Wheel looking for new players REGION – The Quabbin Val- hopefully to begin play sometime in REGION – The Valley Wheel still plans to play its season once bans ley Over-30 Baseball League is seek- June or July. The season is 15 regular Over-30 Baseball League is seeking on gatherings are lifted. The league ing new players for 2020 season. The season games plus at least one playoff new players for the upcoming 2020 is built on comradery, fair play, and league has six teams, several with open game. A modified schedule is being season. The league is seeking players having a good time with friends. If roster spots. Last year, the league vot- worked on by league officials. Games ages 28 and up. Players turning 28 interested in trying out, go to www. ed to allow players age 28 and 29 to be are nine innings and metal (BBCOR this year are eligible. However, only valleywheelbaseball.com. The rules able to join the league, though players -3) or wood bats are allowed. Fields lo- players 30 and older can pitch. The of the league and new player forms under 30 are not eligible to pitch. The cations are throughout Western Mass. league plays 15 regular season games can be found on the site. For further cost of the league this season is $192. For more information on the league, with games being held mostly on Sun- information, you can contact the For returning and new players, sign- or if you are interested in registering, days with a couple of weekday games league’s commissioner, Jim Nason at ups have been placed on hold until a go to https://www.quabbinvalleybase- thrown in the mix as well as a special [email protected] or call him at determination has been made on the ball.org/. The league is also in Face- Mother’s Day Saturday game in ear- (413) 433-4308. Tryouts will be take season going forward. The league is book. ly May. However, due to the current place as soon as conditions are al- circumstances, the league schedule lowed, but new player applications are Submit senior athletes to be honored has been pushed back. The league still being accepted. By Gregory A. Scibelli trying to collect info on every team that TRACK from page 9 Leslie believed the seniors who were [email protected] would have been involved in this spring’s coming back were in for a big season. season. people and have brought a positive “I was looking forward to a suc- The Turley Publications sports de- We hope to also publish action pho- light to the team that, as anyone who cessful season with these girls lead- partment is looking to honor the senior tos of seniors from previous seasons, coaches or teaches high school stu- ing the way,” said Leslie. “I do feel a athletes who have had their spring sea- though parents and coaches are en- dents knows, is sometimes difficult to huge hole in my afternoons where I sons cancelled by the coronavirus pan- couraged to send photos of seniors they achieve in large groups,” said Leslie. “I should be out at the track working demic. would like to see published in the up- feel for the seniors who have lost out hard with my team. This season we The senior features have already start- coming editions of the paper. on the experiences that the last semes- would have had most of the events ed rolling out, but if you have not seen All submissions can be made to ter of high school holds and while I covered in terms of being able to en- your senior featured, we encouraged you Sports Editor Gregory A. Scibelli at know that it’s probably easy for them ter someone who could place well at to send photos and info on your son or [email protected]. In the subject line, to feel discouraged, I also know that any meet, I think we would have been daughter, and encourage you to contact please identify the school and sport you this group of girls in particular will be strong league contenders and would their coach to speak with us. are writing in about. Senior athletes are able to see the bigger picture and will have had many of our athletes qualify We have reached out to spring coach- also encouraged to write in to talk about continue to grow despite their current for post-season competitions.” es and athletic directors, but are still the season that wasn’t. circumstances.”

TRI-COUNTY from page 9 the outbreak would be able to contrib- board knows how all of us feel about ute funding to the league. playing baseball, especially in a league certain fields would not have conces- Among the costs, more than $5,500 that has been going since 1949.” sions stands or restrooms open to the for insurance, and there was no guar- Tri-County still plans to hold its an- public, including sani-cans. antee if the league itself or somewhere nual golf tournament. The TCL Golf He said the rules from town-to-town else experienced an outbreak, would Tournament on Saturday, October 3, at would also weigh heavily in the teams’ the league have to shut back down and Mill Valley Golf Links in Belchertown, ability to get home fields for play. be out all of the money for the revised is still on for this year. There will be “Some fields may allow you to play schedule. more details on this event to follow in on them some fields may not allow you “To say we are disappointed, is an the coming weeks. to play on them,” said Oliveira. understatement,” said Oliveira. “This One of the biggest factors in even coming up with a modified schedule is the fluidity of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ phased approach to re-opening the state. He said games would not be able to be played until July at the earliest. He said with that time- line, any setback would have been very restrictive to the schedule and could have cost the league and its players a lot of money. The Tri-County League has been typically a weekday league with just a few weekend games. The National Divi- sion, which was brought in using the de- funct Full Count League did have some weekend games, but also played many games during the week. Oliveira also said simple social dis- tancing and the cleaning of equipment, as well as sanitizing surfaces like bench- es and other dugout areas were also factors considered in the cancellation decision. He also cited sponsors. The league questioned whether sponsors, especially FILE PHOTOS Wilbraham Funeral Home always brings a competi- those with limited or no business since St. Joseph’s has always been a top rival for PeoplesBank and a mainstay in the league based out of Palmer. tive group to the field. The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 PAGE 11 - community - Cat thrives after undergoing uncommon life-saving surgery NORTH BROOKFIELD – Veteri- a lot of weight in the next year. He He has lost some weight which has made narian Kristen Cormier first met Bud- weighed in at over 23 pounds when his him much more agile and he enjoys chas- dy last year when he came to Second owner, concerned that he was unable to ing the girl cats around the house. Ac- Chance Animal Services’ North Brook- defecate, brought him back to Second cording to his owner, Buddy’s favorite field Community Veterinary Hospital Chance. Veterinarians tried to help him thing to do is follow her outside when to be neutered. His owner had fed him with numerous enemas, stool softeners, she refills the bird feeders. She said it’s outside her home for three years, slowly intravenous fluids and other medications like walking a dog. He comes right back winning his trust. She took apart a dog but nothing was working. He was very inside. Maybe it gives him a little taste of carrier, insulated it, and added blankets uncomfortable, and Buddy was running his previous life while still enjoying the for him in the winter so he could stay out of options. safety of living inside. warm. He was a bit shy, but food was his “Euthanasia was discussed as a way Buddy does have a twin brother that weak spot. She won him over when she to end his suffering,” said Cormier. “I his owner is still feeding outside. He was able to pet his head; he loved it, and kept in touch with his owner over the is still not too sure about humans; he decided pets were a wonderful thing. weekend, but nothing was happening. I doesn’t know what he’s missing. Soon Buddy was sleeping inside. researched a procedure that would help Buddy’s surgery is just one of the When he started spraying to mark his Buddy and told his owner that I had nev- many life-saving surgeries performed at territory in her home, she brought him to er done it before but if she was up for try- Second Chance’s hospitals during the Second Chance to be neutered. Dr. Kris- ing it then so was I. I came in on Monday COVID-19 stay-at-home advisory. The ten Cormier found an abscess on one of hoping to solve his problems for good.” nonprofit hospitals have seen a marked his legs during his neuter. “Intact cats liv- Cormier removed 90% of Buddy’s increase in the number of urgent and ing outside frequently get into very bad colon in a procedure not commonly per- emergency cases. Second Chance also fights but once they are neutered the fight- formed in private practice - a subtotal operates vet hospitals in Springfield and ing stops,” Cormier said. She prescribed colectomy. The procedure went very well, Worcester and plans to open their first antibiotics and a four-month quarantine and Buddy had a very smooth recovery. educational hospital in Southbridge next TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO for the injury and when he got home, the “Buddy is defying the odds and his long- summer in conjunction with Bay Path Buddy with Dr. Kristen Cormier during a surgery re- spraying stopped completely. term outlook is great.” Regional Vocational Technical High check at Second Chance, following an operation that Buddy was thriving inside and gained He is now back at home and healed. School. saved his life.

FIRE from page 1 “My son pulled up to the house and he said, ‘That’s not a cooking fire,’” half story wood frame home,” Parsons Branconnier said. “Within a couple said on Monday. minutes the whole house was on fire.” The homeowner was not on scene Fountain said while the firefighters when the fire was called in neighbors. arrived on scene quickly, fighting the According to Parsons, when he arrived fire was a different matter. on scene, the house was a total loss. “We don’t have any water for the fire- “We do understand there was a dog fighters to access here,” she said. “There in the house, and we will try to recover are no fire hydrants. I think that they do the body later on,” said Parsons. a great job and we should help them by The Brookfield Fire Department was making these roads accessible to water. already out responding to a brush fire It would take a little time, but they put with all their equipment when the Web- their lives on the line for us.” ber Road call came in, so they quickly Parsons explained the process of went to a second alarm, according to putting out the fire. Parsons. “We have to do a large tanker shut- “I was the first arriving officer here tle, so we’re trying to supplement what TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY MELINA BOURDEAU and the whole front of the house had you’d normally get out of a hydrant Fire departments responding on scene to a Webber Road Brookfield residence used pools of water which already collapsed into the front lawn,” through these tankers,” Parsons said. were pumped up to the fire apparatus in order to put out the fire. he said at the scene Monday. “Current- “We’re trying to space them out with ly, the fire is at a fourth alarm because the amount of tankers we can get going there are no hydrants out this way, so from here dumping the water we have we’re using water tankers.” into the bags in the streets that we pump The departments were faced the out of. Then they go back to what we problem many rural areas have – the call a fill site, which is at the Brookfield lack of fire hydrants. Rod and Gun Club where they fill up “Out in the rural areas we do have a there.” lot of tankers,” Parsons said. “We have He said they wanted “as many tank- a thousand gallons on wheels on these ers as we can to come in, to space it out trucks. All our departments around so we don’t run out of water.” here carry them because of the lack of Outside of some issues with heat ex- water in the outlying areas.” haustion from some fire fighters, there He said the nearest fire hydrant they were no injuries on scene. could access was on Route 9 in Brook- Spencer Fire Department was in field. charge of the fire due to an earlier inci- Michelle Branconnier and her sister, dent at the brush fire. Lisa Fountain, has arrived to Brancon- “The Brookfield Fire Chief, (Peter nier’s home when her son noticed the Martell), got injured, he’s at Harrington A dog died in a house fire on Webber Road in Brookfield on Monday. The house was a total loss. house was on fire. Hospital,” Parsons said.

LEGION from page 9 having a team which is not authorized, gion National Organization has stopped season is a situation for that particular nor endorsed by The American Legion referring baseball teams to the K&K team as that particular team is sole- Legion National Organization nor De- National nor Department of Massachu- Insurance portal for the 2020 baseball ly responsible for its decision as to any partment of Massachusetts “registered” setts Organization.” season. situation(s) as neither The American baseball team nor is it playing in an 8. Those teams that conduct this 2020 11. The Posts and/or other teams that Legion National Organization nor the American Legion National or Depart- baseball season program will need to de- decide to have their own programs will Department of Massachusetts, its Ath- ment of Massachusetts Organization termine their rules, guidelines, schedules, need to determine what insurance their letic Committee, their staffs and/or vol- baseball program. insurance coverage, etc., for their own teams need in order to play baseball in unteers are not authorized to address or 6. The complete cancellation of the teams as neither The American Legion 2020; neither The American Legion Na- help with any such teams situation(s). 2020 American Legion National and National nor Department of Massachu- tional Organization nor the Department 14. K&K Insurance will be advised Department of Massachusetts Organi- setts Organizations will provide this as- of Massachusetts will provide this assis- that the Department of Massachusetts zation baseball season means there is no sistance. tance. has elected to cancel the 2020 season, American Legion National or Depart- 9. The American Legion National 12. All baseball teams that paid to that no teams have formed and that all ment of Massachusetts Organization Organization has already stopped col- The American Legion National Orga- premiums that have been collected thus baseball program “national or depart- lecting, and subsequently returned to all nization administrative fees shall have far are to be forthwith refunded. The De- ment rules,” nor are there “national or teams any and all national baseball team these fees reimbursed to the teams di- partment of Massachusetts will have no department guidelines,” as there is no fees to the respective teams and the De- rectly by the National Organization, the involvement in any such refunds. 2020 American Legion national or De- partment of Massachusetts will similarly Department of Massachusetts will have This is a sad day indeed for American partment of Massachusetts involvement. return all Department registration fees no involvement in such reimbursement. Legion Baseball in Massachusetts and 7. In other words, if an American as soon as practicable. 13. All other situation(s) that may marks only the second time since 1926 Legion Post or other type of sponsored 10. With the shutdown of the online arise during the 2020 baseball season in that there will be no Program, let’s hope team has a 2020 season baseball pro- National American Legion Baseball which a Post or other type of sponsored life returns to normal in time for the gram, then that Post or other team is registration portal, The American Le- team that elects to have a 2020 baseball 2021 season. PAGE 12 The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 - public safety - Troopers arrest man on trafficking narcotics STURBRIDGE – Just after midnight approached it and identified the opera- containing a large amount of the pills on May 18, Trooper Tyler Hopkins, as- tor as Chaz Butler, 25, of Peabody, and as well. The total amount of narcotics signed to State Police Sturbridge, was informed him why he was stopped. Af- weighed approximately 215 grams. Also patrolling Route 84. As he approached ter gathering his license and registration, located was a knife larger than legally Exit 3, traveling eastbound he observed Hopkins returned to his cruiser to con- permitted. a dark colored Ford Fusion traveling 60 duct an RMV inquiry, which revealed Butler was placed under arrest and miles per hour where the posted speed Butler had a suspended driver’s license. transported to the Sturbridge barracks, limit is 50 mph. As the vehicle took Exit Hopkins returned to the vehicle and, where he was booked. A bail commis- 3 and entered I-90, Hopkins activated after lengthy conversation, built proba- sioner was contacted and placed a bail his emergency lights and initiated a mo- ble cause to conduct a search. Trooper amount of $5,040. on Butler. He was tor vehicle stop. Edward Jackman then arrived on scene expected to be arraigned at Dudley Dis- Once the vehicle stopped Hopkins to assist. During the search troopers trict Court on charges of trafficking a located a large amount of round blue Class B substance, conspiracy to violate TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO pills believed to be Percocet packaged drug law; operating a motor vehicle with A Peabody man was arrested and charged with traf- ficking in narcotics last week after State Troopers in various ways. Several boxes packaged a suspended license, carrying a danger- found a large amount of Percocet. for U.S. Mail were located ready to ship ous weapon; and speeding.

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Monday, May 11 Wednesday, May 13 Friday, May 15 Saturday, May 16 6:11 p.m. Phone - Lost/Stolen Plate 8:52 p.m. Phone - Alarm East Main 12:35 p.m. 911 - Misdial Howe Street 11:55 p.m. Initiated - Motor Vehicle Faith Drive - Report Taken Street - Services Rendered - Checked/Secured Stop Rte. 9 - Citation Issued 7:24 p.m. 911 - Complaint/Motor Tuesday, May 12 Thursday, May 14 Vehicle Operations Rte. 49 - Negative Sunday, May 17 12:39 p.m. Phone - Welfare Check 6:16 p.m. 911 - Medical Emergency Contact 10:37 p.m. Phone - Suspicious Activi- Maple Street - Services Rendered Faith Drive - Transported to Hospital 7:24 p.m. 911 - Hang-up Call Howe ty Hodgkins Drive - Investigated 7:04 p.m. 911 - Misdial Gleason Ave- Street - No Action Required nue - Spoken To

K9 Kantor to receive body armor from vested interest Massachusetts State Police K9 throughout the United States. The gible to participate. Kantor will receive a bullet- and nonprofit was established in 2009 to The donation to provide one pro- stab-protective vest thanks to a chari- assist law enforcement agencies with tective vest for a law enforcement table donation from a nonprofit this potentially lifesaving body K9 is $960. Each vest has a value be- organization, Vested In- armor for their four- tween $1,744 to $2,283 and a five-year terest in K9s. Inc. legged K9 officers. warranty, and an average weight of K9 Kantor’s Since its incep- four to five lbs. There is an estimated vest is spon- tion, Vested In- 30,000 law enforcement K9s through- sored by Made- terest in K9s Inc. out the United States. For more in- line Hamersley, of provided over 3,830 formation or to learn about volunteer Sorrento, Maine, and U.S. made, custom opportunities, please call 508-824- will be embroidered fitted, NIJ certified pro- 6978. Vested Interest in K9s Inc. pro- with the sentiment “In tective vests, in 50 states, vides information, lists events and honor of Sandy Marcal.” through private and corpo- accepts tax-deductible donations of Delivery is expected within rate donations, at a value of any denomination at www.vik9s.org several weeks. $6.9 million dollars. or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, Vested Interest in K9s Inc. The program is open to dogs MA 02718. is a 501c (3) charity located in actively employed in the U.S. with TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO East Taunton whose mission is to law enforcement or related agen- Massachusetts State Police K9 Kantor will receive a provide bullet- and stab-protective cies who are certified and at least 20 bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charita- vests and other assistance to dogs of months of age. New K9 graduates, as ble donation from a nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s. law enforcement and related agencies well as K9s with expired vests, are eli- Inc. - community -

SOLDIERS from page 1 reinstitute the tradition he took part in 81 years ago, and was able to do so in Thursday to place the plants. “I want- 2018, with the help of Burgess Elemen- ed to be here definitely to pay tribute to tary School students, re-enactors includ- the veterans,” she said. Her students love ing the Sturbridge Militia. participating in this event, she said. “It Pelley said if at all possible, the stu- makes real to them,” she said. dents would return to the Old Burial The act of placing the geraniums is Ground in November to observe Veter- the renewal of an old tradition of doing ans Day. the same years before, which ended but Briere spoke briefly about the soldiers has been re-instituted. before volunteers fanned out through Briere remembers placing plants on the cemetery with the plants. “I cannot the graves as a first-grader in what was imagine myself being able to march to then the Central School, which is now Concord or Lexington, or to Boston, the Central Office Building with town but these men did that, leaving from offices. Sturbridge and walking the whole way “Our teacher told us everybody with no buses, taxis or cars and possibly should go outside, and the second grade no where to stay, but they did,” Briere joined us. We were told we were going said. He said about 134 militia members to place flowers on the graves of the sol- made the trek and many were farmers diers that are in the cemetery, Briere said who had to leave their fields temporarily in 2018. “What did we know about that? to fight. State Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, puts a geranium on TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY EILEEN KENNEDY But we knew it must be important if we The Old Burial Ground was used the grave of a Revolutionary War soldier’s grave last A volunteer put a geranium on the grave of Thursday in Sturbridge’s Old Burial Ground in the Revolutionary War soldier’s grave last Thursday in were being asked to do it.” from 1740 to 1894, and the stone wall center of town. Sturbridge’s Old Burial Ground. Briere said for years he has wanted to around it was built in 1794. The Quaboag Current • www.quaboagcurrent.turley.com I Friday, May 29, 2020 PAGE 13 - community - State Fire Marshal urges springing safely into summer As the weather gets warmer and that needs repair.” He recommended • Never leave a grill burning unat- detected for a long time and when they summer approaches State Fire Marshal checking for and replacing any cracked tended. erupt into flames, they travel fast. Any- Peter J. Ostroskey reminded residents hoses. • Keep the grill clean by removing one smoking should put out their mate- that it’s important to be safe. “Take a grease or fat build-up from the grills rial all the way, every time. Extinguish few minutes for a safety check and in- Rules for grills and trays below the grill. smoking materials in a can with sand or spect grills for leaks and cracks, and “Grills can only be used on first- • If gas can be smelled while cook- water, not in the mulch, leaves, grass, a teach children to stay three feet away floor porches, decks, or patios if there ing, immediately get away from the grill potted plant or other container that can from any grill in use,” said Ostroskey. is an outdoor stairway to the ground, and call the fire department. Do not catch fire. Don’t snub them out on the or the porch is at ground level. Grills move the grill. porch railing or stairs. Grill Fire Facts are prohibited on any porch, balcony or • If the flame goes out, turn the grill On May 9, one woman was hospital- In 2019, there were 81 fire and ex- deck that has a roof, or overhang,” said and gas off and wait 15 minutes before ized with burns suffered escaping a fire plosion incidents reported to the Mas- State Fire Marshal Ostroskey. For more relighting. in her two-family home. The improper sachusetts Fire Incident Reporting Sys- information, contact your local fire pre- • Never use gasoline on any grill. disposal of smoking materials ignited tem involving open fired grills. These vention office. the porch fire. incidents caused five civilian injuries, Shut off gas at tank A 58-year old woman died in a May one fire service injury and an estimat- Safety first After each use, and before discon- 4 fire in her home in Hanson when im- ed dollar loss of $1.4 million. Of the Over the past five years (2015-2019), necting the propane tank, be sure to properly discarded smoking materials 81 grill fires, 71, or 88%, were gas grills. there were 449 fires involving grills, shut off the gas at the tank. ignited a fire on the porch of the 1-fam- Solid fuels such as charcoal briquettes hibachis and barbeques. These fires Charcoal grill safety ily home. were involved in eight, or 10% of these caused 20 civilian injuries, five firefight- State Fire Marshal Ostroskey also fires. er injuries and $3.8 million in estimated said, “Practice safety around charcoal Gasoline and lawn mowers On Sept. 11, 2019, at 11:21 p.m., the property damages. grills.” Once the coals have been lit, nev- Ostroskey said, “If your older chil- Canton Fire Department was called to • Read and follow the owner’s manu- er add lighter fluid to the fire – flames dren are learning to mow the lawn, be a fire in a single-family home. A gas grill al for any cooking appliance. may travel up the stream of lighter flu- sure to teach them about gasoline safety on the rear deck of the house started • Always grill outdoors. id resulting in serious burns. Charcoal at the same time.” Gasoline vapors are the fire. Alarms were present and alert- • Keep children and pets three feet briquettes give off carbon monoxide, a highly flammable. They stay on your ed the occupants; there were no injuries. away from the grill area. Create a circle colorless, odorless gas that can be dead- clothing and can ignite if a match is The building had no fire sprinklers and of safety. ly. “Make sure to always use charcoal lighted. damages from the blaze were estimated • Place grills 10-feet away from the grills outside in a well-ventilated are.” • Store gasoline only in approved to be $1.15 million. house. Make sure they are not under He added,” Let the coals cool com- containers, outside. Check for leaks eaves, overhanging branches or against pletely before disposing in a metal con- • Keep gasoline away from all heat “Check to make sure all the connec- the side of the building. Keep them tainer.” Charcoal grills cannot be used sources, such as smoking materials, pi- tions are tight and secure before firing away from deck railings. on decks, balconies, or fire escape stair- lot lights, campfires, and grills. up the gas grill for the first time this • Grills can be used on open (no ways. • Fill a cooled lawn mower. Never re- season,” said Fire Marshal Ostroskey. roof) first floor porches, decks or pati- Smoking fire safety fill while it is hot. “Using a brush, apply a soapy solution os if there is an exterior stairway to the There have been so many fires this • Keep hands and feet away from a made of one part dish liquid and one ground, or it is at ground level. spring from improperly discarded mower while it’s running. part water to the tank connection. 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RETIRED RACING OVERNIGHT COMPANION Chris- TOWN OF HARDWICK FOR RENT PALMER 1 BR- QUIET secure coun- GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE topher Heights of Belchertown is look- HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT try location. Locked storage & laundry FOR RENT FOR ADOPTION ing for caring, dedicated individuals! TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER in basement. K/DR combo- LR- full SPAYED/NEUTERED, WORMED, We are looking for CNA’s or HHA’s for The purpose of this position is to assist bath. Nice layout. No smoke/ pets. F/L/S SHOTS, HEARTWORM TESTED, 3rd shift 11:00 P.M. - 7:00 AM working in providing maintenance on Highway $800 Breton Est. 413-283-6940 TEETH CLEANED every-other weekend to assist res- Department vehicles and equipment, idents with activities of daily living, and to operate heavy and light motor WARE - 2 BEDROOM 2nd Floor All real estate advertising in this MAKE A FAST FRIEND! medication reminders, with meals, equipment and operate highway trucks - $750.00 per month. Utilities not newspaper is subject to the Federal and laundry. The ideal candidate will and plows, mowing, trimming and per- included. Centrally located, clean, qui- Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes GREYHOUND OPTIONS INC. be friendly, team-oriented, reliable and form manual work on construction, et, trash pick-up, on-site laundry and it illegal to advertise any preference, CALL MARY AT 413-566-3129 flexible. CORI check required for all po- maintenance or repair projects of the parking, fenced in yard. Responsible limitation or discrimination based on ALL REAL ESTATE advertised OR CLAIRE AT 413-967-9088 sitions. EOE Highway Department; all other related Landlord; references required. Call race, color, religion, sex, handicap, herein is subject to the Federal Fair OR GO TO Job Type: Full-time work as required. (508)867-3222 familial status (number of children and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to WWW.GREYHOUNDOPTIONS. Please inquire within at Preferred candidate would have experi- or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, advertise “any preference, limitation, ORG Christopher Heights of Belchertown ence in highway/roadway maintenance WARREN MODERN Studio, $650, age, marital status, or any intention to 99 Front Street and construction, including heavy or discrimination because of race, with new kitchen, carpet and applianc- make any such preference, limitation or Belchertown, MA 01007 equipment operation. Applicants must color, religion, sex, handicap, familial es. Free hot water. Beautiful rural set- discrimination. 413-323-5500 Fax 413-370-9189 possess a valid C.D.L. Class B License status, or national origin, or intention to ting with a mountain view. Located on This newspaper will not knowingly accept HORSES with airbrake endorsement and a valid make any such preference, limitation, 67. Please call (413)436-5301 any advertising for real estate that is in PART TIME HELP NEEDED to Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer Li- or discrimination.” We will not know- violation of the law. Our readers are hereby HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS stack firewood and run equipment. cense Class 2A. Should an applicant ingly accept any advertising for real informed that all dwellings advertising in offered year round at our state of the Reliability a must. Must have reliable without these licenses be considered, estate which is in violation of the law. VACATION RENTALS this newspaper are available on an equal art facility. beginner to advanced. Ages transportation. Please call 413-245- the individual must obtain the licenses All persons are hereby informed that opportunity basis. To complain about all dwellings advertised are available 4 years to adult. Boarding, sales and 4500 for details. within (6) six months of employment. Year Round discrimination call The Department of on an equal opportunity basis. WARM WEATHER IS Leasing also available. Convenient lo- The employment application and a In Aruba. The water is safe, and the Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” cation at Orion Farm in South Hadley TOWN OF WARREN detailed job description are available dining is fantastic. Walk out to the toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. (413)532-9753 www.orionfarm.net WASTEWATER at the Municipal Office Building, 307 beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll HILLSIDE VILLAGE TREATMENT PLANT Main Street, Gilbertville, MA or online Sleeps 8. Email: [email protected] free number for the hearing impaired is APARTMENTS ASSISTANT CHIEF OPERATOR at www.townofhardwick.com. Interest- for more information. 1-800-927-9275. The Town of Warren Board of Sewer ed candidates are requested to for- Commissioners is accepting Applica- ward their resumes and employment APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR ONE, TWO Palm- tions for a Wastewater Treatment Plant application to: Board of Selectmen, IN HOME CAREGIVER AND THREE BEDROOM er area for senior dementia woman. Assistant Chief Operator. Salary is in P.O. Box 575, Gilbertville, MA 01031- APARTMENTS Weekend/ Weekday hours. Call 413- accordance with the Town’s current 0575 or [email protected]. Real Estate AUCTION 544-8356 wage classification plan. Applications will be accepted until the Applicants must possess a Massachu- position is filled. The Town of Hardwick •Heat and hot water included BARRE, MA • 24.3± ACRES • ZONED R-80 setts Grade 5 Operators License and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. •Ample Closets NURSE COORDINATOR/SU- •Fully Applianced PERVISOR Christopher Heights of valid MA Driver’s license. 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