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This week’s Quote Spencer Fair to feature trucks,

“The price of trophies and more greatness is responsibility.” End-of-summer blast’ set for Labor Day weekend Sir Winston Churchill BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ Sox Championship Trophy. The fair will be held Labor NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT “With the wonderful fair Day weekend, Friday, Aug. SPENCER — This year’s food and carnival rides 29 to Monday, Sept. 1, at the Spencer Fair offers some- it’s a real end-of-summer Spencer Fair Grounds, 48 thing old, like racing pigs, blast,” said Bob Knight, Smithville Road. Carnival president of the president rides only will be open INSIDE File photo fair food, and something new, like a truck tug-of-war, of the Spencer Agricultural Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5-9 Obituaries...... B2 Some brave ride-goers are ready and set to a Harley-Davidson motorcy- Association, which spon- ascend at last year’s Spencer Fair. This year’s cle raffle and the Boston Red sors the fair. Turn To FAIR, page ­­­A11 Our Towns...... B4 fair is slated for Labor Day weekend, Friday, Calendar...... B5 Aug. 29 to Monday Sept. 1. Public Meetings...... A Classroom Corner...... A Viewpoint...... A8-9 School Police Logs...... A A historical gift to North Brookfield Sports...... A districts Legislators announce SPORTS $1M in state budget see uptick for Town House BY DAVID DORE in bus NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER NORTH BROOKFIELD — Selectmen Chairman Robert Smith knew a cou- funding ple of weeks ago that state Sen. Stephen Brewer was coming to North Brookfield Wednesday, Aug. 13 for what Smith termed Speed & BY AMANDA COLLINS STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER a “major announcement.” Photos courtesy Paulette Adams Endurance It wasn’t until the last minute, Smith Regional school districts State Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), left, and state Sen. Running Camp said, that people found out what that major Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) hold up a replica check to the will see a dramatic boost in announcement would be. closes fifth success- transportation reimburse- Town of North Brookfield for $1 million Wednesday, Aug. 13 ful year ments from Beacon Hill, as to symbolize the state grant the town will get for the Town Turn To GIFT, page ­­­A16 House. Page A10 the recently passed fiscal 2015 state budget includes $70.2 million for regional Opinion transportation funding. Leicester creates town Facebook page The funding will allow Get Your regional school districts BY CHELSEA DAVIS residents who might not other- The page will mostly be used STONEBRIDGE PRESS CORRESPONDENT Point Across such as Tantasqua, Dudley- wise be involved.” to post about events going on in Page A8-9 Charlton, Bay Path and LEICESTER— The Town of The page, created on July 9, is the town. Blackstone Valley Tech to Leicester launched an official supported by most of the town “We’ll be posting about upcom- be reimbursed for 90 per- Facebook page for the benefit of officials, including the Board of ing meetings on boards and com- cent of their bussing and its residents early in July. Selectmen, Mizikar said. mittees as well as vacancies,” transportation costs, the “Social media in govern- “The page has only been in Mizikar said, “and we are also highest in many years. The ment has become more prev- operation since July 22,” Mizikar considering using the page to number reflects a $25 mil- alent,” said Leicester Town said, “and it has been embraced solicit public input.” lion increase over the last Administrator Kevin Mizikar, very well by the town.” The Facebook page already two budget cycles. In fiscal “With this new Facebook page, He added that adding a posted about vacancies on we have an opportunity to reach Facebook page for the town was Turn To SCHOOL, page ­­­A11 out to new residents and other in his annual goals. Turn To TOWN, page ­­­A11 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014

Override question aspects clarified Almanac

BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ that if approved, the additional money presentations on override,” he said. Quotation of NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT would not have become available until In another matter, A new Japanese/ SPENCER — Aware that confusion Nov. 5 – about a third of the way through Asian restaurant will be opening where the Week abounds about the $484,000 November the fiscal year, which began July 1. the old buffet used to be near Big Y, override request, selectmen said they Resident Pat Corsen, who serves on according to its new owner, Yujia Wei, are going to check their facts, then the Council on Aging, asked selectmen who applied for a liquor permit for the bring them to voters. that since the $484,000 was to cover the restaurant. “Social media in government The Proposition 2 1/2 override request whole fiscal year, what would happen to Wei, who has operated other Asian has become more prevalent. for municipal services, which already the money from the first four months of restaurants in New England, said she With this new Facebook page, failed in May by 45 votes, will be put to the fiscal year. hopes to open the restaurant by the end we have an opportunity to reach voters again during the Tuesday, Nov. “What will happen to the $161,000 that of the year. out to new residents and other 4 election for the Legislature, Congress, won’t be used?” she asked. It will feature sushi, Vietnamese, residents who might not other- governor and other state offices. In some cases, selectmen said, the Chinese and Thai foods, she said. wise be involved.” “It is time to get out there and explain, spending will still be used – such as Stevens asked what made her choose and clarify issues that the public may maintenance or purchases that would Spencer, which, he added is already - Leicester Town Administrator have,” Board of Selectmen Chairman have been made earlier but were put off known for its restaurants. Kevin Mizikar, commenting on the Tony Pepe said at the Aug. 11 Board of until the money is available, selectmen “We’re always happy when people town’s new Facebook page. Selectmen meeting. said. select Spencer for a new business,” he The confusion stems from the fact In other cases, like personnel that said. “What drew you to Spencer?” have been cut back or laid off, any She said the location, and the ease of unused money will be returned to the transforming the space. Real Estate Call town and put into “free cash,” which “It was easier to go in and renovate Space is typically used for one-time costs like instead of building a brand-new place,” Transactions Limited Today! repairs. she said. “There are some capital expenses that Selectmen also gave a parade permit BROOKFIELD we’ve put off for the last four or five for the American Legion Riders for its $247,500, 32 Town Farm Road, years,” said Selectman Robert O. “Bo” ride and celebration honoring Vietnam Douglas Camara and Heather Camara Fritze. veterans Saturday, Aug. 16. to Eric Dupont and Deanna Dupont. Another portion of the town’s free Earlier in the meeting, Selectmen Pre-school & Kindergarten is open! Spacecash is Limited typically used– Call to coverToday! the cost heard from several residents during the EAST BROOKFIELD Enroll Now for Fall Classes! of winter-storm cleanup, which is the “citizen input” portion of the meeting: $85,000, 252 East Main St., Robert Three Day Programs: 1/2 day & full day only budget that towns are allowed to • Resident John Bailey repeated his Toupin to Yuying Etpison. “deficit spend,” which means spend plea to the board to follow up on his Now offering before & after school hours before getting voter approval and often complaints that Whitco Sale’s grills, LEICESTER paid with free cash. which are displayed on the Main Street $335,000, 5 Sandy Circle, Lillyanna Another reason the override request sidewalk outside the store, are blocking C. Peniza to Lynne Fling. wasn’t cut by that $161,000 is because the public walkway, thus violating the $1, 24 Warren Ave., Linda M. each year’s budget is carried over to the American with Disabilities Act. Fulginiti to Linda M. Fulginiti other and considered the base for the Selectman Gary Woodbury said Revocable Trust (Linda M. Fulginiti, next year – so if the $161,000 had been he’s been working on the issue, but is 331 N. Main St., N. Brookfield 508.867.6434 trustee). cut this year, it wouldn’t be included in thwarted by, among other things, the www.appleseedmontessorinb.com $115,589.47, 140 1/2 Paxton St., Brian next year’s budget, which would create lack of active members of the town’s M. Besse and Gloria Besse to Federal the same problems next year, selectmen ADA board, adding that he hopes some Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. said. volunteers step forward to fill vacan- $200,000, 1454 Main St., Madeline E. “If we did that, the next year people cies. Stoskus to Juliana Ruggieri. would expect the entire year to be fund- • Resident Kurt Nordquist, who is $1, 61 Lakeview Drive, Edward J. ed by the same amount,” said Selectman also on the Spencer-East Brookfield Rose and Joanne C. Rose to Rose John Stevens. Regional School Committee, voiced his Living Trust (Joanne C. Rose and Stevens said he’s glad Corsen raised displeasure at the Finance Committee Edward J. Rose, trustees). the issue because it points to the need “trashing” voters who went against the $188,000, 462 Pleasant St., Adam for selectmen to make sure voters are Finance Committee and for not looking Rauktis and Kelly Rauktis to Justin clearly informed before the Nov. 4 elec- out for the voters the way it used to. R. Bonner. tion. “They support everything that comes Pepe said the board should prepare to down the pike,” he said. “There are NORTH BROOKFIELD give out a lot of information and answer good people on there, but still, anything $240,000, 24 High St., M.J. Toomey a lot of questions. to raise taxes, they’re all for. They need Inc. to Heather M. McCluskey- “I think we all know that in the next to wake up.” Thompson. coming weeks, we’ll be putting together $100, 49 Mount Pleasant St., Samantha E. LaValley to Matthew A. DeBettencourt. $27,000, 9 Walker Road, Scott E. RONNIE’S SEAFOOD Allen and Julie M. Allen to Arthur Bellerive and Kimberly Bellerive. Rt. 31 ChaRlton Depot SPENCER $3,100,000, 349-353 East Main St., “Proudly serving the community for over 40 years” Vinny Spencer Realty Trust (Ambalal TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Patel, trustee) to Dhanjit LLC. $100, Route 9, Vinny Spencer Realty Fall Hours Beginning 8/26 Trust (Ambalal Patel, trustee) to Dhanjit LLC. $100, 32 Ledge Ave., Linda R. Strong Open Thursday-sunday to Stacey A. McCurley and Kevin D. McCurley. 11am-9pm $100, 11 Paxton Road, Cormier Family Irrevocable Trust-2007 (William J. Cormier, trustee) to Open Labor Day Claire A. Cormier. $185,000, 11 Paxton Road, Claire A. 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stop in area towns Accuracy Watch

BY CHELSEA DAVIS tion occurred in 1774, it was done peace- The Spencer New Leader is committed to VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT fully and no casualties are documented. accuracy in all its news reports. Although The Oakham Historical Association “The men were asked to leave their numerous safeguards are in place to ensure hosted a 16.5-mile March for muskets and weapons outside of the accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Independence on Saturday, Aug. 9, to Town of Worcester,” Mathis said. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected follow in some historic footsteps, stop- Participants of the event enjoyed the at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a ping in a few area towns. hike, especially and including the oldest timely manner. hiker at the event, 82-year-old Malcolm “It’s been a very nice walk,” said If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- New Braintree resident Greg Dwelly Ide, of Oakham. after reaching the five-mile mark at “I had my hip replaced two years ago, 4140 during normal business hours. During Browning Pond in Spencer. “We’ve got- and I still do a lot of hiking,” Ide said as non-business hours, leave a message in ten to see a lot of the beautiful country- he grabbed his trekking poles, “but the the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will side.” Courtesy photo walk so far has been wonderful.” return your phone call. The march began at 8 a.m. on Aug. 9 The marchers pause for a quick photo by the He also boasted about the other par- at Oakham Town Hall and proceeded five-mile mark at Browning Pond in Spencer ticipants and their attitudes about the 16.5 miles, where it ended at 4 p.m. at before continuing on toward Worcester. hike. the Worcester Historical Museum on “We’ve got a great camaraderie going Elm Street. on here,” Ide said. “I’ve met a lot of was looking for the communities to Are The event was part of a bigger cel- nice people and I’m enthused about the have some sort of event in conjunction ebration hosted by the Worcester whole thing.” with their own,” Dougan explained. “A These Revolution of 1774, which celebrates the Oakham Historical Association lot of towns had scheduled guest speak- revolution in Worcester that shut down President Jeff Young thanked the par- ers, but no one had actually said they YOUR the British courts. ticipants and all of those involved in would walk the same route.” “There’s a festival set for Sept. 7 in putting the walk together. So with the idea to follow in the same Kids? honor of the Worcester Revolution “It’s great to be able to walk the same footsteps as the men of 1774 did, the of 1774,” said Oakham Historical path of an event that is so little known association had 40 people from many Photo Reprints Association participant Edie Mathis. about,” Young said. different towns sign up to participate. Now Available! “This is our contribution to it.” The Worcester Revolution of 1774 will Of the 4,622 men that came in defiance Call Stonebridge Press At Oakham Town Hall, participants be celebrated in Worcester on Sunday, of the British Crown, 936 men trav- in their 1774 Revolution T-shirts and Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Institute for details 508-764-4325 elled this same route, reads the infor- others clad in 1770’s vintage clothing Park. mation sheet provided by the Oakham gathered to set off on the long hike. For more infor- Historical Association. Men came “It’s such a beautiful day outside,” mation on the from 37 towns in the area during the Mathis said. “The event started with event visit the web- We Are Open Year Round 9am-5pm revolution in 1774, including Spencer, a horse and a costumed rider who led site at www.revolu- Sturbridge, Grafton, Uxbridge and the way for about a mile. We also had a tion1774.org. For Brookfield Orchards Oakham. 12 Lincoln Rd., N. Brookfield, MA 01535 • 508.867.6858 • 877.622.7555 flutist play ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ more information “We had walkers from all over today Follow signs from Rts. 9, 31, 67 or 148 and she set us on our way with march- on the Oakham as well,” Mathis said. SNACK BAR ing music.” Historical Hot Apple Dumplings w/ice cream Some added benefits from the 21st The idea for the event came from Lee Association, visit Apple Pies, Reg. & Sweet ‘n Low ~COMING~ century included two stops along the Cider • Cider Donuts • Cheese • Candy Dougan, a participant in the Oakham their website at way with portable toilets, food and Honey & Maple Products Harvest Craft Fair Historical Association. www.oakhamhis- Jellies & Relishes water bottles for the hikers. Saturday, September 13 “The Worcester Revolution of 1774 tory.com. Historical Maps and Books Mathis added that when the revolu- Antiques and Collectibles Applewood Bundles & Chips 10AM-4PM Recreation Area News Briefs Local www.browsethebrookfields.com www.brookfieldorchardsonline.com Development DUMPSTER SERVICES LLC Devin Kravitz Standoff in Leicester & Projects 508-885-2428 Memorial 5K ends with no charges Trash, Demolition Debris, • Etc. 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Between 5 per- There have been no criminal charges Weekend” cent and 20 percent of all cases of sud- filed in this matter. den death in children and young adults is attributed to myocarditis. Please join the fight to spread awareness of this rare, commonly undiagnosed disease. Auditions for ‘Oliver!’ The cost is $25 for runners or walk- ers aged 19 and older, $5 for ages 12-18 and free for children 11 and under. to take place next week Donations are welcome. Friday, 8/29 - Monday, 9/1 • Gates Open 9AM NORTH BROOKFIELD — The For more information, visit www. Theatre Guild of North Brookfield is dk5k.org. excited to announce upcoming audi- New This Year tions for its fall production of “Oliver!” Auditions will be held from 7-9 p.m. Pumpkin Carving Resident is sought for Tuesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Aug. 28 in the North Brookfield Elementary Little Farmers Play Place School auditorium. The show will be fire station committee staged Nov. 7-9. Chain Saw Carver All age levels and genders are wel- LEICESTER — The Town of Leicester NASCAR Pit Party come. Please be prepared to read from is seeking a resident volunteer to serve the script, sing and dance. Attendance as an at-large representative on the Fire Main Stage Sock Hop is not required for both audition nights Station Building Committee. Kenny Rogers Sara Evans unless otherwise requested. For more information and to obtain Main Stage (w/TriState Car Cruisers & Main Stage a Citizen Volunteer form, contact Sunday 8:00PM Upbeat DJ) Monday 3:30PM Assistant to the Town Administrator Kristen Forsberg Garza at (508) 892-7000 TheHeartOf or [email protected]. Massachusetts.com FIESTA SHOWS MIDWAY HORSE SHOW GREAT FOOD BIRTHING CENTER GO-KARTS LIVESTOCK CRAFTS SHOWS SOUTH STAGE PULLING RING (Entertainment, DEMONSTRATION Games, Contests)

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SPENCER — The Spencer-based Winchendon American Legion post, American Legion Post 138 Riders hon- and then returned to Spencer for a meal ored veterans of the Vietnam War at American Legion Post 138 on Main with a roughly 90-mile motorcycle run Street. Saturday, Aug. 16. The Legion Riders have recognized Ninety-seven motorcycles (along a group of veterans with their annual with their drivers and passengers) motorcycle ride, which has raised more left David Prouty High School in than $31,000 for Post 138 and assistance Spencer a little after 11 a.m. for the to local veterans.

People look at a traveling monument to Worcester County Vietnam veterans after the national Crosses and American flags were placed in front of David Prouty High School to honor the anthem is sung, and before the ride starts. three Spencer natives who died in the Vietnam War.

Nearly 100 motorcycles (and their drivers and passengers) wait for the ride to start. The tape is taken down just before the motorcycles leave David Prouty High School.

A rider waves to people standing along Main Street (Route 9) to watch the start of the ride.

The ride gets underway a little after 11 a.m. Saturday.

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WEST BROOKFIELD — West Brookfield Youth Soccer hosted its Annual Jamboree Saturday, Aug. 16 at the West Brookfield Elementary School soccer fields. Soccer players picked up their uniforms in advance of the fall season, and there were plenty of other activities to enjoy. They included a dunk tank (with coaches sitting in the hot seat), a bounce house, a Penalty Shoot-Out Competition, a raffle and face painting.

David Dore photos A line forms at the face painting booth. A child takes his chance at hitting the bull’s-eye on the dunk tank.

Connor Snay, 4, of West Brookfield gets ready to test his soccer kicking skills.

Isla Czub, 2, of West Brookfield checks out what her mother, Melinda, Agnes Kean, 1 1/2, of Brimfield holds the is doing. Jamboree Event Award she got for kicking the soccer ball into the net.

Uniforms sit in a box, ready to be given to young players.

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Hole in One Contest Every person who putts Saint Aloysius ~ Saint Jude Parish receives a Rewards Card and Faith Formation Classes are offered for Grade 1-12 Sacramental Preparation for 1st Penance, Is entered into Our Raffle 1st Communion & Confirmation Classes run from September thru April Get A Hole in One Parent Meeting/Sign-ups: Sept 9th • Classes start: Sept 21st Receive a $25 In-Store Credit Faith Life is very important for our young children. Please consider And a Chance at our Grand Prize contacting us to enroll your children in Faith Formation Classes Citizen Eco-drive Watch Contact the Administrator of Religious Education at 508-892-9950 MASS Times: 4:30 PM Saturdays • 9:00 AM Sundays Contest ends 8/29/14 Come meet our Pastor, Father Jack. Our parish has been growing steadily these last few years. 136 Main Street • Spencer New families are always welcome. Bring your family back to church 508-885-3385 and experience the strength and hope needed in our world. www.cormierspencer.com We& will ART be closed GALLERY Labor Day Weekend, Sat., Sun., Mon. 491 Peasant St., Leicester, MA 01524 (508) 892-8296 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 CLASSROOM CORNER School Menus SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD Breakfasts and lunch will be avail- Wednesday, Aug. 27: Hot ham and REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT able on the first day of class, Aug. 26. LUNCH cheese sandwich or chicken patty sand- Students who receive free or reduced Monday Aug. 25: No School wich, assorted salad, deli sandwiches, The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional lunch may eat breakfast and lunch Tuesday, Aug. 26: Quarter Pounder seasoned potato wedges, carrots sticks School District announces that it will daily. Both breakfast and lunch prices with or without cheese, French fries, with dip, fresh fruit. again participate in the National School include milk. All school lunch menus sweet potato carrots. Thursday, Aug. 28: Philly chicken Lunch Program. are available online at http://www.seb. Wednesday, Aug. 27: American chop sandwich or hamburger or cheeseburg- All students need new free and reduced mec.edu or in school offices. suey or macaroni and cheese, roll, green er, assorted salads, deli sandwiches, meal applications. All children in the beans, potato puffs, cucumber salad, chilled same household may be listed on one SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD Thursday, Aug. 28: Hot dog on a bun, peaches, milk. application. Please list students name REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT fries, baked beans, corn, apple cake. Friday, Aug. 29: No School Today and the school they attend. Any student Friday, Aug. 29: No School Today. attending a school out of the Spencer- GRADES K-8 NORTH BROOKFIELD SENIOR East Brookfield Regional School District Breakfast NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH CENTER must apply at that school. Students may Monday Aug. 25: No School SCHOOL turn in their application at any school. Tuesday, Aug. 26: Scrambled eggs Monday, Aug. 25: (Tri-Valley, Inc. Students eligible for free or Reduced with sausage and toast or cereal, fruit/ Monday Aug. 25: No School Reservations required by Noon, Breakfast/Lunch at the end of June will juice, milk. Tuesday, Aug. 26: Chicken parmesan Tuesday, Aug. 19) Meatballs burgundy, be eligible while new applications are Wednesday, Aug. 27: Fruit Smoothie sandwich/hash brown, broccoli/carrots egg noodles, Scandinavian vegetables, being processed Free and Reduced appli- (Knox) or French toast sticks or Assorted or Hotdog on a roll. pineapple. cations are accepted anytime during the muffin, fruit/juice, milk. Wednesday, Aug. 27: Pasta with Tuesday, Aug. 26: Bill’s Sloppy Joes, school year. Thursday, Aug. 28: Bacon, egg and meatballs, tossed salad, baked beans or potato salad, vegetables, green salad, If families are denied lunch assistance cheese wrap or benefit bar, fruit/juice, Nacho/cheese, meat topping. Birthday cake and ice cream. because their income is slightly higher milk. Thursday, Aug. 28: Cheeseburger/roll, Wednesday, Aug. 27: “Downton than the allowed amount, it is suggested Friday, Aug. 29: Assorted muffin or French fries, green beans or Chicken Abbey” at 1 p.m. – Judy’s tuna, egg that you apply at your local Transitional bagel with cream cheese, fruit/juice, nuggets/roll. and ham salad sandwiches, green salad, Food Stamp Office. If you are accepted, milk. Friday, Aug. 29: Mozzarella sticks/ potato salad, watermelon. you will qualify for assistance through LUNCH sauce, sweet potato fries, bag of baby Thursday, Aug. 28: (Tri-Valley, the National School Lunch Program. Monday Aug. 25: No School carrots or assorted pizza. Inc. Reservations required by Noon, Just send in your acceptance letter with Tuesday, Aug. 26: Hamburger with Tuesday, Aug. 26) Buttermilk chicken, or without out cheese, French fries, let- NORTH BROOKFIELD red bliss potatoes, mixed vegetables, your child. ELEMENTARY If you receive a letter from the school tuce, tomato, carrots. birthday cake, plain cake. Wednesday, Aug. 27: American chop Food Service director prior to school Monday Aug. 25: No School TRI-VALLEY, INC. starting, stating that your child is eligi- suey or Macaroni and cheese roll, green Tuesday, Aug. 26: Pancakes/syrup, ble for free lunch, there is no need to fill beans. sausage links, broccoli and carrots. or Monday, Aug. 25: Meatballs burgun- out another application. If all children Thursday, Aug. 28: Hot dog on a bun, Hot dog on a roll. dy, egg noodles, Scandinavian vegeta- are not on this letter please call Robin fries, baked beans, corn, apple cake. Wednesday, Aug. 27: Pasta with bles, pineapple. Sundquist at 508-885-8573. Please keep Friday, Aug. 29: No School Today. meatballs, tossed salad, baked beans or Tuesday, Aug. 26: BBQ boneless ribs, the letter for your records so that you GRADES 9-12 nacho/cheese, meat topping. hot potato salad, corn niblets, fresh can apply for fuel assistance and other Breakfast Thursday, Aug. 28: Cheeseburger/roll, melon. programs. Monday Aug. 25: No School French fries, green beans or Chicken Wednesday, Aug. 27: Roast turkey, Applications will be distributed to all Tuesday, Aug. 26: Scrambled eggs Nuggets/roll. mashed potatoes, country blend vegeta- students on the first day of the school with sausage and toast or cereal, fruit, Friday, Aug. 29: Mozzarella sticks/ bles, lemon grahams. year and may be obtained from the prin- juice, milk. sauce, sweet potatoes, fries, bag of baby Thursday, Aug. 28: Buttermilk chick- cipal’s office at any time throughout the Wednesday, Aug. 27: Fruit smoothie carrots or assorted pizza. en red bliss potatoes, mixed vegetables, year. or French toast sticks, fruit, juice, milk. birthday cake, plain cake. Thursday, Aug. 28: Bacon egg and TANTASQUA REGIONAL Friday, Aug. 29: Beef and bean chili, • Lunch, breakfast and milk prices SCHOOLS — Breakfast, $1.50; Reduced Breakfast, cheese wrap or benefit bar, fruit, juice, brown rice, broccoli, peaches. 30 cents; Milk, 50 cents; Lunch, $2.75; milk. Monday Aug. 25: No School Reduced Lunch, 40 cents. Friday, Aug. 29: No School Today. Tuesday, Aug. 26: No School September events at the Merrick Public Library

BY BRENDA METTERVILLE Coverage goes back to 1980, with over for donating $25 toward the purchase of COMMON STREET PARKING NEW LEADER COLUMNIST 12,000 titles (7,800 full-text including The Mentos, for our explosive experiment. The Board of Selectmen voted at their “Wisdom is not a product of schooling New York Times back to 1985). You may And a special thank you to the Union June 2014 meeting, effective Aug. 1, there but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” research periodicals, books, newspapers 61 Coordinated Family & Community is to be no parking on the common side of —Albert Einstein and the Internet with one search. The Grant in collaboration with Scholastic Common Street. Parking will be allowed LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS resources are funded jointly by the MBLC Literacy Partnership for helping provide only on the residential side. The first Thursday of each month and MLS with state funding and federal a free book for each summer reading par- FOR CHILDREN from 6:30-8 p.m.: Le Cercle Français with support from the Institute of Museum ticipant. They have been a strong com- Harmonious Happenings: Wednesdays Madame Plumb. The general public is and Library Services as administered by munity partner for the past 6 years, and beginning Sept. 10, new time 11:15 a.m. invited to join the French Circle for con- the MBLC. Access is available without a they provide books to families to create to noon. Preschool Music Time with versational French. A prerequisite to password from merrickpubliclibrary.org home libraries and encourage reading to Ms. Coro. No age limits, no sign-up, join is some knowledge of the spoken or merrickpubliclibrary.blogspot.com your child every day. and free snack included in this free pro- language. Discussion will include cui- SUMMER READING PROGRAM Kate Simpson gram! Funded by the Jeppson Memorial sine, travel and everyday conversations. More than 70 children took part in the Michelle Taylor Fund for Brookfield, Greater Worcester This event is free and no sign-up. Save Merrick Public Library’s summer read- BANISTER BOOK GROUP Community Foundation. the dates: Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. If you ing program, and we would like to thank • Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7-8 p.m.: “Robinson FOR ADULTS choose please R.S.V.P. everyone who participated, and every- Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. Fridays at 3 p.m.: Home Delivery and FREE DATABASES one who helped make it possible. Thank • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7-8 p.m.: “Orphan Pickup of Library materials for anyone The Massachusetts Board of Library you to the Friends of the Library for Train” by Christina Baker Kline. ” ... a housebound. Materials available include Commissioners and the Massachusetts sponsoring our raffle prizes and smooth- compelling story about loss, adaptabili- DVDs, books (fiction and non-fiction), Library System (MLS) license electronic ie party, and the Brookfield Cultural ty, and courage. With compassion and magazines, VHS videos and books on CD. resources for use by all Massachusetts Council for sponsoring our two presen- delicacy Kline presents a little-known This free service may be long or short residents from their local libraries, tations, What a Scientist Looks Like and chapter of American history and draws term. This service is sponsored by the schools or their home computers with Einstein’s Favorite Fairy Tales. Thank comparisons with the modern-day foster Friends of the Library — call for more Internet access. The list is extensive you to the following for donating raffle care system.” — Library Journal information. including Academic Onefile, for academ- prizes: Klem’s, Smokestack Lightning, • Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7-8 p.m.: “Time was HOLIDAY CLOSING ic and peer-reviewed journal articles and Inc., Southwick Zoo, McDonald’s and the Short There” by Jeremy Mercer. “The Saturday, Aug. 30 for Labor Day. General Onefile, use this comprehen- Big E. Thank you to Polar Beverages for memoir is much more than an enter- Regular hours: 1-8 p.m. Tuesday and sive periodical resource for any subject. donating 80 bottles of diet cola, and CVS taining romp through Parisian literary Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday bohemia at the turn of the millennium. and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Time Was Soft There will likely be the Closed Sunday and Monday. last firsthand account of an aging leg- Ask a Librarian: brookfieldlibrary@ Weekly Crossword end.” — Newsweek gmail.com August 22, 2014 LAWYER FOR A NIGHT Keep up to date with us online: Tuesdays, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Merrickpubliclibrary.org and merrick- Across Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m.: This free program is publiclibrary.blogspot.com 1. Fuzzy-skinned fruit scheduled for the first Tuesday of every Telephone: (508) 867-6339, Fax: (508) 867- 8. Exodus figure month and organized by James Hoffey, 2981 (free to receive and send) 15. Fireman’s water Counselor at Law. Brookfield residents Brenda Metterville is director of the source seeking civil legal advice or having ques- Merrick Public Library, 2 Lincoln St. in 16. Having affectionate tions on specific situations are welcome Brookfield, and contributes a monthly col- characteristics to attend. umn of library events to the Spencer New 17. Football play Leader. 18. Alfresco (2 wds) 19. “All kidding ___...” 20. Backstabber 22. Compass brand name 23. “Eh” (hyphenated) 24. Provides an upper interior surface to a room 26. Dirty 27. “___ we having fun yet?” 28. A place where a boat can be secured 30. “20,000 Leagues” har- pooner ___ Land 31. Someone who grants a lease 33. Those who pry into others’ private affairs 35. Abundant 37. The last resort (2 wds) 2. Blight 36. Freudian topic 46. Red shade 40. Druid, e.g. 3. Counsels 37. Small, bell-shaped 49. Twangy, as a voice 44. “C’___ la vie!” 4. Belief bombs 51. Computer woe 45. Let water out through 5. Aesop’s also-ran 38. Narrator of “Moby 53. “I, Claudius” role a floodgate and 6. “Star Trek” rank: Abbr. Dick” 55. The Sail, a southern channel 7. Dorm room staple 39. Marathoner’s need constellation 47. “Malcolm X” director 8. The story told in a 41. Better 57. Backboard attach- 48. Comparative word novel or play (2 wds) 42. Cooler ment 50. Angry 9. Bounce 43. TV programs’ cold 59. Toni Morrison’s “___ 51. Sacred Hindu 10. Ancient greetings opens Baby” writings 11. Hindu princesses 52. Capital of Jordan 12. Marine rock-clinger This Week’s Answers: 54. “___ the fields we go” 13. Sir Laurence ___, 55. Oral exams (British) British actor 56. Parents, e.g. 14. Announces publicly 58. Stress, in a way 21. Bombing by military 60. Ancient Roman silver planes (2 wds) coins 24. Franco ___, Italian 61. Person who greets tenor 62. Goes downhill 25. Pried into others’ 63. Back-to-school private affairs purchases 28. Gangsters’ girlfriends 29. Noggin Down 32. Marienbad, for one 1. Composed of word 34. Telekinesis, e.g. sequences Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­7 Tasty tips for corn on the cob

There’s nothing quite as delicious as about 36 degrees. *** in the dead of winter? Better yet, give biting into a piping hot ear of freshly *** Take Steaming Hot: Steaming corn is steaming ears of corn a place of honor on picked corn on the cob! Expired Ears: a favored way to serve up fresh the holiday table! Here’s how to prepare Sweet corn is one of summer’s plea- The golden rule the corn on the cob. If you don’t have corn for future meals: Blanch husked sures, and the annual crop of native corn of corn on the cob a steamer, simply put about two corn as soon after picking if possible. Fill is a highly anticipated event. Thanks to is it should be Hint inches of water in a large stock a large stock pot with water (enough to area farm stands and Farmers Markets, eaten the same pot. Stand ears upright in the pan. cover several ears). Bring to a full boil, plump ears of golden corn are plentiful — day it is picked. KAREN Cover and cook on high until water then submerge corn in the water. Cover and a tasty treat worth waiting for! If that’s not pos- TRAINOR boils. Turn off heat and allow to and boil for about 8 minutes for medium This week’s column will review some sible, keep it steam with cover on for about 7 to sized ears. Cool immediately in ice water. tried and true tips to make the most of the refrigerated and 9 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pack in freezer short corn season, from picking prime use within three *** bags. corn on the cob to preserving the irresist- days to ensure good taste. Boiled Over: Boiling corn is another *** ible ears! *** favorite cooking method. For a new twist Win Dinner for Two at the Publick *** Halt Husking: Never husk corn until to conventional boiled corn, try leaving House — Your tips can win you a great Evaluating Ears: Ripping down the you’re just ready to cook it. While strip- the husk on when you boil the ears to dinner for two at the historic Publick husk to inspect corn is a definite no-no in ping the husks off in the supermarket retain sweetness. To do: Place corn in a House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply the marketplace. To ensure a quality ear, may be a tempting convenience (especial- large pan, cover with water. Cook on high send in a hint to be entered into a random look for bright green husks that are slight- ly since some keep a barrel there for that until water boils, then cover and turn off drawing. One winner per month will win ly moist. The silk should be slightly sticky purpose), you’ll lose out on flavor. Keep burner. Let sit a few minutes, husk and a fabulous dinner for two (a $60 value) and a pale golden color. If you press gently corn in the refrigerator with the husks enjoy. at the renowned restaurant, located on against the husk you should be able to feel intact until you can cook it. This helps to Here is a more traditional method of Route 131 across the town common in the kernels. slow down the sugar to starch conversion, boiling corn: Completely cover corn with historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the *** thus maintaining its sweetness longer. water, and wait until water is at a full boil business of dispensing tips, not invent- Cob Check: Look for corn with lots of *** before adding ears. Never salt the water, ing them (although I can take credit for silk, as that means there are lots of ker- Corn Conversion: Need one cup of cut as that can toughen the kernels. Want to some), I’m counting on you readers out nels inside! Also check out the bottom of kernels? It will take about two ears of add heighten sweetness of bland corn? there to share your best helpful hints! the ear, where it was cut off the stalk. If medium sized corn on the cob to equal a Add a teaspoon or two of sugar to the boil- Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip it is brown, the ear was likely not picked cup. ing water. Cook for three to five minutes. that has worked for you? Do you have a that day. *** *** question regarding household or garden *** Cooking Corn — The debate continues Micro Magic: Hate the mess of boiling matters? If so, why not share them with Sneak Peek: Some farm stands sell ears as to the best way to cook corn on the cob in a big pan? If you just want to eat an ear readers of The Southbridge Evening News? with a bit of the husk pulled back to reveal to perfection. Here are a few suggestions or two why not cook in the microwave? Send questions and/or hints to: Take the the corn kernels (and to prevent custom- to turning out a mouth-watering ear. With husks intact, chop off the stem end Hint!, C/o the Southbridge Evening News, ers from stripping the husks). If corn is *** of the corn cob up through the first row of 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Or exposed this way, look for plump kernels Hot on the Grill: Many backyard chefs kernels. Put the cob (still in the husk) in e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered in even rows. contend grilling corn with the husk aids the microwave for four minutes on high. into a drawing for dinner for two at the *** in retaining its flavor. To do: Peel back When done, use oven mitt to pick up the historic Publick House Inn. For more great Corn Rules: Did you know corn on the husks form the corn, remove silk, leaving corn by the silk end and give it a good hints, tune into Take the Hint! One-minute cob will lose up to 25% of its sugar content a few layers of husk on the corn. Spread shake. The corn will literally slide out of snippet tips aired twice daily on ORC FM after just six hours of storage at room butter over each ear of corn, if desired. the husk, silk free! Caution: Corn is very 98.9. And for more tips and talk, be sure to temperature? That is because from the Fold corn husks back over the corn. Wrap hot, use caution! listen to my live hour-long show from 9 to moment it is picked, the sugar in the corn in foil. Place on grill for 25 minutes, turn- *** 10 a.m. each Friday on WARE 1250. begins to convert to starch. To keep corn ing occasionally. Unwrap foil, peel back Freeze Freshness: What could be better at optimum taste, keep corn chilled at husks and enjoy. than enjoying the fresh taste of sweet corn Quiz answers and onsite sales Judging from “street conver- make an offer to provide ser- use to promote the sale. On the days of insured. Make sure all of your concerns sations,” I know that a number vices. This is usually because the sale signage needs to be posted and are covered in a written contract. And of you read the column regu- our estimated value of the secured. Staff needs to be in place, with make sure you feel you can trust the larly. personal property to be sold the proper orientation, sales books, folks you hire. However, I didn’t truly realize simply doesn’t make financial and specific instructions for that sale. We have some nice jobs coming up. how many until I offered the success either for the client or During the sale staff needs to know On Sept. 12-13, we’ll have an onsite quiz in my last column. More for us. negotiating limits for major items. sale right here in Dudley. Lots of tools, than a dozen responded very Conducting an onsite sale They also assist buyers with removing collectibles, some great yard and power quickly. The first respondent got is incredibly labor intensive. items carefully once they are sold. They tools and…more woodworker’s tools one part wrong. She later cor- Proper preparation requires also constantly rearrange items on dis- and wood than I’ve seen in one house. rected it, but only after several several onsite visits just to play to make sure remaining items are A lot of the wood is hardwood that we of you had responded correctly Treasures organize, value, price, and favorably seen. will be selling for firewood. We’ll also to all the questions. in our stage the sale. Good, knowl- We’ve recently been underbid on a have an onsite sale in Westfield at a The first reader to get all of Y edgeable staff deserve decent couple of potential sales. In one, the cli- 3,200-square-foot home with some super them right was Peter Faford, Home wages. Hours are spent onsite, ent told us, after the fact, that she regret- furnishings. More on these and other of Charlton. His silver dol- often for 3-4 weeks before the ted her decision. She felt that too much sales in our next column, along with lar has been sent to him. sale. Research has to be done money was left on the table, and that the some information on rare and interest- Congratulations, Peter, and PAUL JOSEPH to ensure that all items are sales staff was not knowledgeable. She ing error Indian Head cents. thank you to all of you who accurately and fairly priced. also wasn’t comfortable that security Keep those questions coming. responded to the quiz challenge. Advertising has to be well during the sale was lacking. Finally, I’ve recently had the opportunity to timed in appropriate print and online she had to wait what she thought was Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey evaluate several estates … some close media. Directional signage needs to be an unreasonably long time to get paid, Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, 508- and some further away. 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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields www.spencernewleader.com VIEWPOINT Frank G. Chilinski President and Publisher Letters to the Editor Adam Minor Stop Managing Editor McRae: Gaucher ‘is there for us’ capturing, To the Editor: and that it is cruel and insensitive to Editorial I read with interest a letter from a the plight of the hard-pressed taxpay- state rep endorsing in glowing terms ers to always demand that they contin- the candidacy of his friend and former ue to take the hit and that they shut up start colleague in the race for the seat in the while they are being fleeced. All’s fair at 5th Worcester District. If it’s guts you’re looking for when It is always good to see folks rising you send someone to Boston, consid- to promote and assist friends in their er giving a proven street fighter like enjoying endeavors. Jennifer Gaucher a vote. You can rest the fair I wish now to do just that for some- assured knowing your little part of the one — in that same race — whom I, state will be heard from if you send I’ve made it pretty clear in this column too, have come to know as a friend Jennifer. how fond I over the years. But she possesses more than intesti- manda s The am of fair Jennifer Gaucher first came to my nal fortitude. She showed courageous A ’ season, attention when she was a 13-year-old determination to succeed when she Minor and as in a school where I taught in what opened her own restaurant at age 22, Musings another seems now like a very distant past. a business she ran successfully for Details foray into Both she and her siblings struck me at the next 13 years. During that time over-in- the time as serious-minded students she picked up a couple of degrees in AMANDA ADAM dulgent who were well-behaved, aggressively business and a number of other licens- COLLINS MINOR eating, athletic, polite and respectful toward es and permits to do different types mindless their teachers, and yet unafraid to let of work. She wants for your kids and shopping you know what they thought about grandkids a state that once again will This is probably going to sound over- and more things. I always assumed their willing- be a place where young people can the-top sappy and silly romantic, and it over-indulgent eating begins over the next ness to speak their minds without fear have an opportunity to work hard and kind of was. couple weekends, draining my pockets and came from their father, who was 82nd thrive, and where their tax dollars One night last week, after dark, for no leaving me with nothing but pocket lint Airborne. Paratroopers don’t general- don’t simply disappear into a sink- reason at all, my boyfriend and I took a and a larger gut, let it be known that my ly raise milquetoast kids. hole. drive to one of our favorite hiking trails, interest isn’t waning. He didn’t teach them to build coa- I close by reminding seniors that wandered into the woods and plopped Not even a little bit. litions or to compromise everything just last year, in this local school dis- ourselves down in an open field to look But at the risk of sounding too repetitive away until there is nothing left worth trict, we were able by a huge margin at the stars. The weather was perfect, (after all, how many times can I tell you fighting for, but, rather, to stand up for to beat back a devastating raise in our that I am a fan of fairs? Snooze!), we are the sky was cloudless, and out in the something. property taxes that would have wiped going to switch it up this year, and instead middle of nowhere, there was not anoth- Although she and I don’t necessarily out the hopes of some to stay in their of me babbling about how awesome the er person in sight. agree on all things political, Jen has next two weekends are going to be, you homes for much longer, and would Not a bad way to spend a Thursday are instead going to get something a little one trait in particular that won me have made things that much difficult night. different. over long ago. Her entire political life for the rest of us. No one worked hard- In the span of about an hour we saw This week, you get a couple of tales of the has been marked by that uncommon er in terms of time, well-researched three shooting stars and even watched worst fair moments I can remember. They courage — the thing I most admire in opinion pieces and letters, talks, and the moon rise. I’ve never actually slowed are downers, but what can I say? Not all of public figures — that is required of her own finances to secure that victo- down enough to witness that, but even my stories can have happy endings! one who proposes to stand for princi- ry than did Jennifer Gaucher. though it happened right before my Kicking off my first story of doom, I go ple no matter the cost in doing so. Ms. Having always been there for us, eyes, I almost missed it. back to the experience that probably made Gaucher has always been the one will- I urge you to pick up a Republican You see, as I sat there in the middle me feel the worst. Don’t worry — I didn’t ing to stand before a hostile audience ballot and be there for her on Primary of nature under a starlit sky, I wasn’t get sick. Well, I got pretty close. You see, of special interest groups and face the Day, Sept. 9. completely disconnected — tucked in you may think lesser of me for sharing predictably hateful and angry reac- John McRae my back pocket, as always, was my this, but I’m pretty sure, if you are a loyal tion when she reminds them that the East Brookfield cellphone. And as the glowing tanger- reader of this column, you know I’m not a well is dry, there is no more money, ine-colored moon began to peek above fan of amusement park rides that flip you the trees, I fumbled to find it, open the upside down or spin. I get dizzy easily and Town ‘blessed’ to have Second Chance shelter camera and hit record. For a few min- these particular rides shake me to my core. utes I sat there, holding this little pock- In high school, as a teenager that had et-sized computer up at the sky, feeling to prove he was cool among his friends, To the Editor: plants and flowers, and library books completely frustrated that I couldn’t I decided it would be a good idea to try a I subscribe to the Spencer New that didn’t fill it completely. But God zoom in close enough or steady my ride called “The Zipper” at my local fair. Leader and love it. sent a cat my way that did. I needed the hand. Finally I stopped, realizing that It rolls, it rolls some more, and in case you You can tell a lot about a town or cat more than she needed me. my urge to capture the moment was can’t get enough, it rolls again in multiple an area by the local newspapers and I made an appointment for Miss Mew interfering with my actually enjoying directions, all while moving you along a not the more Boston-based ones who Mew Tabitha Rose to be given a flea it. vertical ring — which also spins. think past Worcester is woods, out- and tick treatment, all of her shots and As we trekked back to the car, I “Why not?” I said to myself at the height houses and bears. I like those three, a cat hysterectomy. The hardest thing I couldn’t help but wonder how many of my adolescent stupidity. I’m shaking my but would rather read what our library ever did was put her in that pet carrier other times I’ve faced this digital dilem- head now just thinking about it. You fool! is doing, Price Chopper flyer, sales at and close the door, put her in the car ma. How many times have stopped Well, the answer to my “Why not” query Klem’s and the beautiful job the town and make the trip to North Brookfield. doing something wonderful so that I soon became apparent. After the ride — does across the street at the Soldiers I was going to leave my best friend at a could pause to “capture” it? How many which lasted only about two minutes, but Monument. place I didn’t know. amazing things have seen through my seemed like two days — I wasn’t the same One ad I keep seeing is for the Second But my heart was warmed when I phone, instead of with my eyes? for the rest of the night. I barely remem- Chance Animal Shelter and Wellness met the staff. It was a relief. I worried Looking back, I probably do it pretty bered the night, as waves of nausea led me Center in North Brookfield. I have read more about her surgery then the 32 often. I mean, I even missed grooving to stumbling and bumbling through the the awards they have received and I I’ve had. I never would have left her it to my favorite song at a Paul Simon rest of the night and into morning, making often ask people in the pet food aisle at I thought she wasn’t in good hands — concert recently so that I could record me a zombie of a boy. I have no intention of Price Chopper if they use that clinic or great hands, wonderful hands, doing so instead. Was the shaky video with ter- riding that cursed ride ever again. Besides, go to another one. So far, the parents of much for our furry children. The staff rible sound quality worth missing the I’m pretty sure the machinery they use furry children that I’ve spoken to have is truly dedicated and compassionate. chance to dance in the aisle? Probably today is the exact same rusty ride they 100 percent used or still use the clinic Our pets and ourselves are so blessed not. used 15 years ago… and 100 percent of the parents gave it 10 to have the center in our neighborhood. We live in an age that makes it easy – Then there’s the time that left me the gold stars and a blue ribbon. May God bless them in their pet and tempting – to document everything. most scared. For this, I travel back about Two months ago, a cat wandered into ministry. From the little things like what we’re 26 or 27 years. Young Adam was barely 4, the yard and decided to adopt me. Little eating to dinner, to the big things, like if not younger, but the memory stands out did I know what had been a big empty Ruth L. Stafinski the birth of a baby, we often have our as one of the most frightening of my young void in my life. I had cooking, baking, Spencer smartphones and tablets out to shoot it life. It may actually be one of my oldest memories. and share it. At a fair (or carnival, I can’t really Carpenter: Berthiaume ‘like me’ I can’t be the only person who finds remember which — for the purposes of my a screen between myself and a moment story, I suppose it really doesn’t matter), To the Editor: mandates that drive both municipal far too often. I know I’m not alone in my parents had my cousins take me into I support Donnie Berthiaume for our and school costs ever higher and like missing out on an experience because I one of those trick houses — I think they representative of the 5th Worcester me he is angry about ever increas- was preoccupied with recording it. I’m called it a “house of mirrors.” Holding on District because like me, he is tired ing fees, regulations and restrictions really going to try to stop — starting to my cousin’s hand, I cautiously stepped of our towns and schools being short- placed on small business here in the now. inside and it was instantly dark. A bright changed when it comes to local aid Commonwealth. A few minutes ago I deleted the wob- light flashed and I found myself in a room allocation by Beacon Hill. Unlike me, he is willing to run for an bly video of the amazing moon rise that filled with mirrors — only mirrors. Before Like me, he is angry at the fact that office that could actually do something I was about to send to my mom. I think me were what seemed like hundreds of millions of our hard-earned tax dollars about all these things. That’s why I am I’ll just tell her about it instead. reflections of myself, and I was frozen, and are being spent to provide all sorts of supporting Donnie in his bid to become trapped. Not only that, but my cousin had amenities and services to illegal aliens. my next representative. Amanda Collins may be reached at let go of my hand, and I had no idea where Like me, he wants taxpayers to have Maybe you feel the same way? (508) 909-4132 or by email at acollins@ to go. a voice when tax increases are being stonebridgepress.com. So, as many kids that age do when they proposed rather than making them Mark Carpenter are scared, I began to panic. Fumbling my automatic. East Brookfield way through the trick house, I bumped into Like me, he is tired of the unfunded countless mirrors, weeping and yelling out for help as weird noises only bothered me out further. I’m not proud of it — but give me a break, I was a kid! Finally, mercifully, after what seemed like hours, it was over, and I came stum- SOUNDF OF bling out of the house, trembling. In real- ity, it probably only lasted for a minute or two, but for a young kid, moments like Route 31 in serious need of work that last an eternity. I see it in my son in moments I would never expect. One SOUND OFF: out road. moment of something I would think of as innocent is absolutely terrifying to his To everyone who lives on Route Someone is going to get killed (espe- young mind, sending him screaming and 31 South (Charlton Road) or travels cially motorcycle riders, and there are trembling. You just never know what will this road, which is a state road, going many who unknowingly get on the trigger those experiences. For me, it was a from Route 9 in Spencer to Route 20 to road and eventually get to the Spencer house of mirrors. Charlton, you are well aware of how it line where the road becomes treacher- But enough of this depressing nostalgia is in desperate need to be repaved. ous and they have nowhere to go), as — time for some fresh fair memories, and Senator Brewer said it would be done well as motorists who need to travel the some fresh fair food! five years ago, and nothing has been road everyday. Enjoy! done. Stones are now falling into the Please call, write, or email: Gov. rode in some areas from the land where Deval Patrick (617) 725-4005, and tell Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909- the edge of the road is all broken. It him about this situation that needs to 4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridge- has been patched and patched and is be remedied immediately. Also, con- press.com. so uneven, one can hardly keep their tact Brewer, State Rep. Anne Gobi and vehicle on the road because the tires State Rep. Peter Durant. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com sink into deep crevasses in the worn Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Letters to the Editor Cooke: ‘Take a hard look’ at GOP primary Gordon: ‘Time to shake things up’

To the Editor: under Don Berthiaume’s watch there To the Editor: run for the benefit of Boston and its An individual’s past performance as selectman. I support and endorse Donnie suburbs. Donnie understands our local gives a good indication as to how he As for Steve Comtois, taxes have Berthiaume for state representative, needs and issues and while I have not or she will perform in a new job. And stayed high in Brookfield during his 5th Worcester District. always agreed with him, I trust him to that applies to candidates running for tenure as selectman. Both professionally and personally, represent me and our local issues. Send public office. If you can’t control taxes or spending Donnie epitomizes the core values of a message on Sept. 9 that you are tired Before voting in the Republican pri- at the local level, how can you do so on hard work, honesty, selflessness and of the same old politics in Boston. It’s mary this September, take a hard look the state level? dedication that so many of us value. time to shake things up! at the record of the two leading candi- We all too often complain about how Larry Gordon dates running in the Republican prima- James Cooke out of touch our politicians are and East Brookfield ry for the 5th Worcester District. Brookfield how our state Legislature seems to be The town of Spencer right now is a fiscal mess. And that mess took place Comtois would bring ‘compassion,’ Meloche: Support Berthiaume for state rep ‘common sense’ to Boston To the Editor: in our state. Please help elect Donnie Berthiaume If you want a smaller, less expensive To the Editor: uents and will always put them first. He as state representative for the 5th government that leaves more of our tax To the people of the 5th Worcester would not only bring intelligence and Worcester District. dollars to fund programs that actually District — I can endorse Stephen determination to Beacon Hill on behalf Donnie has proven his skills at the benefit real taxpayers, vote for Donnie Comtois II without hesitation and of the 5th Worcester, but would also local level and now wants to take his Berthiaume on the Republican prima- know he will represent the people of bring compassion and common sense. conservative values to the State House. ry ballot. the 5th Worcester with intelligence We need a state representative that and integrity. David Singer will push for reducing the excessive Michael C. Meloche Having known Steven for many Selectman, Charlton governmental regulation that has ham- Spencer years I know that he is a person of prin- strung our ability to grow businesses cipal. He will fight hard for his constit- Harrington hosts walk, ride fundraiser

SOUTHBRIDGE — Harrington HealthCare System held a “Run for Life, Ride for Health” fundraiser, Sunday, Aug. 17. The event featured a 5K run/walk through downtown Southbridge and a 30- to 60-mile bike course through rural northeastern Connecticut. Proceeds benefitted Harrington’s Annual Fund and the Cancer Center.

Amanda Collins photos Runners getting ready before the race begins.

Attendees checked out raffle items.

Team Keep the Faith held pink flags while they walked. Peggy Corsi, center, pushes a little one in a stroller.

Members of the Karl Storz team enjoying the moment. Participants in the 5K line up for the race Determined runners make their way up a hill. under a balloon arch.

And they’re off! A trio of pals wore matching tank tops and headbands.

Participants enjoyed a perfect sunny morning for the 5K. Walkers make their way up Sayles Street after the runners. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 SPORTS Speed & Endurance Running Camp closes fifth successful year

Courtesy photos Kids performing warm up drills. The 2014 Running Camp group picture. The award winners with their medals. SPENCER — The 2014 edition of the years have seen Spencer Speed & Endurance Running numbers right dled all of the distance running groups, Camp, which began on Monday, July around 85 to 90 registered runners (a Keepsake Jewelry Art and The Spencer which are primarily focused on improv- 14, concluded its three-week program much more manageable number of Country Inn. ing stamina and endurance, with a little on Thursday, July 31. kids), with about 60-65 in attendance They also want to pay special thanks power running added in. Byron was The camp, which is primarily open each night. to all the wonderful volunteers, mostly also joined during a few of the camp to all students and student athletes Running camp is good for all disci- parents, who helped us out each night evenings by East Brookfield native, and entering the 5th through 12th grades, plines of running. We have a variety of serving freeze pops, cleaning up, drop- 2012 Division II Cross Country State experienced another successful sum- kids in all ages, shapes and sizes and ping a few dollars in the bucket or what- Champion Arleigh McRae. mer running program serving 86 attending running camp for many dif- ever else we asked. Finally, they could “It was an absolute joy and pleasure young men and women from Spencer, ferent reasons. The coaches break the not have a program without the sup- to have Arleigh join us for the few times East Brookfield, Brookfield, North kids into two primary areas of focus, port and cooperation of Chuck Fahey, he did. Having a role model individual Brookfield and Leicester. sprinting/power running or endurance Tom Miller and the David Prouty High like Arleigh was great for the kids to The running camp was started back running. School Administration. experience”, added Deane. in 2010 on a zero dollar budget, the This year, however, was a little differ- If you or someone you know would The 2014 running camp could not thought that maybe student athletes ent for the running camp. Our sprint- like to learn more about the Spencer have been possible without our cor- would be interested in preparing for ing and power-running coach, former Summer Running Camp program or porate sponsors and other charitable fall school sports during the summer, DPHS and Worcester State University Top Dawg Athletics, please contact donors. This year, Deane would like to and the hope that it would benefit the Hurdler & Decathlete, Jason Monette, Byron at [email protected]. People express a tremendous amount of grati- local school running programs. It looks took a leave of absence and filling in for can follow Top Dawg Athletics or tude to all of the local business, families as though the idea may have worked, Jason was Alex Hebert. Alex is a 2013 learn more about the Summer Speed and individuals who have sponsored as we’ve seen two Southern Worcester graduate of David Prouty High School, Endurance Camp on our Facebook our program in 2014 or helped in some County League (SWCL) championships was a member of the DPHS Track & Page, following Top Dawg on Twitter way, especially the corporate spon- in both cross country and indoor track Field teams under Jason and coach or by visiting the Top Dawg Athletics sors — Pepin’s Auto Wash, Monette & field. Leinonen, and who also had attend- website at www.topdawgathletics.org. Landscaping and Construction, Back in its inaugural year of 2010, ed all four previous years of running To get on a mailing list for future camps Accurate Asphalt & Paving, RJ Hill the running camp served 45 local chil- camp. So, Alex was fully vested, to say and events, please visit the website or Concrete, FLEXcon, Webster First dren from Spencer, East Brookfield and the least, in the running camp drills, email [email protected]. Federal Credit Union, Anne Gobi 5th North Brookfield. In 2012 attendance philosophy and methodology. District State Representative, KDR exploded to 118 kids and the past two In addition to Alex, Byron Deane han- - Submitted by Byron Deane Builders, Chef Sau Chinese restaurant, Hill competes in David Prouty alum DiMarzio Trampoline Nationals new head coach at Wesleyan

The Wesleyan College Department tion in Sport of Athletics is proud to announce the Pyschology from hiring of Nicole DiMarzio as its next Baylor University women’s basketball coach. In addition in 2008. While at to her coaching duties, she will also Skidmore, she was lead the department’s strength and con- a member of the ditioning program. Thoroughbred bas- “I could not be more excited to join ketball team, even the Wesleyan Athletic Department serving as a stu- and campus community as the next dent assistant head women’s basketball coach and coach for the 2006- strength and conditioning coordina- 07 season. tor,” remarked DiMarzio. “I look for- DiMarzio grad- Photo courtesy Wesleyan ward to developing a lasting, champi- uated from David Athletics onship culture and will strive to men- Prouty in 2003 and tor scholar student athletes in their became a 1,000- David Prouty alum pursuit of excellence in the classroom, point scorer during Nicole DiMarzio is the new head coach of on the court, and as role models in our her four years of women’s basketball community. As I enter this new role, I varsity play for the for Wesleyan College. am appreciative to Dean Gibbs and her Lady Panthers. passionate, dedicated athletics staff for “The Wesleyan the opportunity to become part of the College Athletic Department is trilled Wolves family and the bright future of to add Coach DiMarzio to our team,” this program.” remarked Athletics Director, Patty A native of East Brookfield, DiMarzio Gibbs. “Her academic and coaching joins the Wesleyan family after spend- experience will be a benefit both on and ing the 2013-14 season as the head bas- off the court. Having coached at another ketball coach at Holyoke Community women’s college in the Northeast, she College. Prior to her stint with the is prepared to take our program and Cougars, she served as an assistant our players to the next level of com- ATHLETEof coach for Mount Holyoke College for petitiveness in our conference. With at four seasons and Clark University for least seven returning players and five the one season. new recruits, she will have some expe- WEEK A 2007 graduate of Skidmore College, rienced players to build with and grow DiMarzio earned her B.S. in Exercise our basketball program.” Science before getting her M.S.Ed. Ava Hill in Sport Pedagogy with a concentra- The 14-year-old gymnast, who trains out of Giguere Gymnastics in Cherry Valley, recently fin- ished seventh in the country at the Sports Brief Trampoline Nationals in Louisville. Congratulations! for link to online registration. For Courtesy photos Charlton Old Home Day more information, contact Rob Thomas at (774) 402-4027 or email Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: Ava Hill, 14, a Level 9 trampolinist, Road Race fast approaches [email protected]. trains at Giguere Gymnastics in Cherry The 48th annual Charlton Old Valley and is coached by Paul McCarthy. Home Day Road Race will take She qualified for Trampoline Nationals place on Monday, Sept. 1. The Bay Path Golf Course at the state championships in March by race will start at 9 a.m. with reg- Results placing first in her division. Hill then istration beginning at 7:30 a.m. in competed against Trampolinists across front of the Town Hall across from Aug. 11 — Flexcon the country in Nationals in Louisville the library at 37 Main St. (Route on July 16. Hill, who put all of her hard First place with a score of +3: 31). The pre-entry fee is $12 (before Steve Bannister and Roy DeWitt; AUTO • HOME work to use, capitalized with her best Aug. 21) and the post-entry fee is performance of the season and advanced Pit Caron and Rich Ferguson BUSINESS • LIFE $15. Long sleeve T-Shirts are guar- Third place with a score of to the final round on July 17 where only anteed for all pre-entries. Get race eight gymnasts competed. After the final +1: Bruce Beaupre and Jason Tel: 508-885-6545 applications at the Charlton Town Berthiaume round, Hill finished a proud seventh Hall, Charlton Optical or on www. place in the country. charltonsports.org. See website Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­11 Spencer Fair to offer loads of family entertainment

said. “They kind of do it the beloved Robinson’s Smokey the Bear, Juno contest, and even a rab- phy, dairy, field crops, FAIR for the cheers from the Racing Pigs — officially the Hero Dog, cow-chip bit and poultry costume honey and bees, nonprof- continued from page 1 crowd. Each vehicle has “Robinson’s Racing Pigs bingo and chainsaw carv- contest. it and civic organization p.m. three to give minutes to and Paddling Porkers.” ing. exhibits, and 4H exhibits. In addition to a new see who can put on the Another highlight Agricultural shows Exhibits feature can- circus, shows and bands, best show.” of this year will be include a draft horse ning, baking, vegetables, For more information, there are a good number the Spencer Police obstacle course, a giant flowers, eggs, poultry, log on to www.spencer- Association’s raffling off pumpkin weigh-off, cat- rabbits, barnyard ani- fair.org. of new attractions, many ENTERTAINMENT with an automotive the 2014 Harley Davidson tle shows, poultry shows, mals, creativity, arts and theme. Highlighting this motorcycle on the last an amateur log-sawing crafts, sheep, photogra- There’s the traditional year’s musical entertain- day of the fair. Tickets Friday night Demolition ment are the Brian Maes are $10 each and will be Derby. On Saturday, and Mary Beth Maes available at the fair. Fire Chief Robert Parsons there’s the regular tractor bands, which are made “They have been sell- Favorite things about “My favorite? The food, of course. pull on cement, as well as up of some members of ing tickets right along for There is a turkey dinner up there a new transfer-sled trac- former bands like Boston several months, but the that we make sure we have all the tor pull on dirt, Knight and J. Giles, Knight said. raffle is Monday,” Knight the annual Spencer time. And the fried dough, of course. said. They will be performing said. “The motorcycle I like just walking around the booths, Saturday evening will Saturday. will be there for viewing Fair especially in the buyers’ place. I go feature truck pulls in One of the entertain- at the fair all weekend.” every year.” the grandstand, while ment changes this year is Also new this year is SPENCER — The Spencer New Sunday’s grandstand that the karaoke contest the “fiber tent,” which Leader asked people around town Carol McPherson event is the truck tug-of- is being replaced by the will feature sheep shear- their favorite things at the Spencer “I used to go all the time — it’s war, Knight said. “New England Country ing, spinning and weav- Fair. Here are their responses: harder for me to walk around now — “It’s two trucks hooked Music Competition,” ing, as well as chances for and my favorite thing was to watch on to each other’s bumper which is like a “Star children to do hands-on Senator Stephen Brewer the eggs hatch with the little chick- and they see who can pull Search” and will be weaving, Knight said. “The David Prouty High School ens. That was one of the things I was each other the furthest,” held on the main stage “Those things people Food Booth, and seeing Nancy quite fascinated with. It was pretty he said. “There will be a Sunday. Sunday will also really seem to gravitate Andrews, the grand dame of the cute. When you see them struggling, lot of smoke and a lot of feature “the Reminisants to, especially the city Spencer Fair!” according to Brewer’s you just want to go in there and open noise!” Band.” folks who don’t get a assistant Erin Ryan. it up for them!” Anyone can ride in that Friday’s band will be chance to see animals up event, even last-minute “Bad Tickers,” while close,” he said. Town Administrator Adam Alison Sandberg, guidance coun- participants, Knight said. on Monday, the Eagles The Red Sox Gaudette selor, Knox Trail Junior High School “Even that day, people tribute band “Another Championship Trophy, “For me it is the old New England “The demolition derby — the speed come out of the stand and Tequila Sunrise” will be which is also sure to be rural traditional events, like the large and excitement and fun. As I kid I say, ‘Can I have my truck performing. a favorite, will be on site pumpkins. It also has plenty of things always went with my dad and loved get in?’ and they sign up Other entertainment Monday from 10 a.m. to for the kids, and there’s the food, it, and my husband is really into right then,” Knight said. includes the Star Family noon. but the hokey-ness in me likes the cards.” “There are no restric- Circus, which will per- “You can have your traditional rural-type stuff you don’t tions other than that they form all four days. picture taken with it,” see every week or in every weekend David Bachant, interim principal, wear helmets — and we “They have aerial acts, he said. “We were lucky fair.” David Prouty High School provide the helmets.” daredevil acts — it’s real- enough to be chosen to “Seeing staff and kids working Monday night will be a ly more than a circus, it’s have it. We only found Police Chief David Darrin together in the David Prouty High tire-burnout competition. more of a thrill show,” out about a month ago “Oh, the food. No question. School booth. And of course the “The vehicles back on Knight said. that we were getting it.” Everything else is a distant second. crack-up derby. And the food too to a steel plate, and they There’s also the “Kenya Other entertainment My favorites are the perogies, then — fried dough. Where else can you just sit there and spin Safari Acrobats” show, includes a hypnotist the corn dogs, then the chili cheese get fried dough? That’s always good until the tires blow, or which will also perform show, a rooster-crow- fries, that’s my number three.” stuff. When you go to something for burn out, or until they all four days. ing contest, a ventrilo- 30 years, it can be like, ‘Ugh, here’s just want to stop,” Knight Returning again are quist, Ronald McDonald, the Spencer Fair again,’ but not with this.” Brewer, Moore announce increased bus funding for schools

clout to urge our colleagues to honor SCHOOL that long-held, but rarely kept, com- continued from page 1 mitment to the more rural areas of the Commonwealth.” year 2013 regional school transporta- Per state law, towns that regionalize tion statewide was funded at $45.5 mil- school districts should receive 100-per- lion, and last fiscal year was at $51.5 cent reimbursement for bussing costs million. from the state, but that’s never been Each district will see a 26-percent the actuality. The 90-percent rate is the increase in regional transportation closest, and as Brewer said, “sets a new funding this fiscal year, taking Dudley- bar.” Charlton from $1.5 million to $2.1 mil- “I think we’ve made the biggest step lion and Bay Path from $856,036 to $1.1 towards keeping that promise this million. year,” Moore added. Proponents of the increase includ- School officials said last week that the ed Senators Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) boost would allow them to spend more Senators Richard Moore and Stephen Brewer and Richard Moore (D-Uxbridge), who money in the classroom. celebrate a boost in regional transportation together represent 18 regional school “In our local towns, this always a funding with superintendents, principals and districts. They were joined by superin- point of contention because they only school committee members from around tendents and principals from region- have so many resources and what we’ve al districts across Southern Worcester Southern Worcester County. always tried to do is to get those resourc- Amanda Collins photos County Thursday, Aug. 14, at Shepherd es in the classroom,” said Dudley- Senators Richard Moore and Stephen Brewer Hill Regional High School to celebrate Charlton Regional School District the announcement. pose for a photo fitting their announcement School District, Superintendent Dr. Finance Director William Trifone. “To of increased bussing funding for regional Michael Fitzpatrick from Blackstone “As senators representing a number see a lot of those resources have to go to of regional school districts, we have school districts. Valley Regional Vocational Technical necessarily get the kids back and forth High School, Bay Path Principal long advocated that the state should to school has not been where we really keep its promise to those regions to “This is pretty important, this is big Clifford Cloutier, Tantasqua Associate wanted to put that money. It’s much Superintendent Debbie Boyd and mem- fully reimburse the cost of transporting easier and much more appropriate for stuff,” said Brewer. students — a promise that was made Joining the two senators for the bers of the Dudley-Charlton School the locals to know they’re having a Committee. as an incentive to communities who direct impact in the classroom, and the announcement of the increased trans- joined regional school districts,” said portation funding were superinten- Amanda Collins may be reached at best way to do that is to try to remove (508) 909-4132 or by email at acollins@ Moore. “Now that Sen. Brewer and I are any of the ancillary other issues.” dents Greg Desto and Sean Gilrein both in leadership posts, we have the from Dudley-Charlton Regional stonebridgepress.com. Town adds social media to communicate with residents TOWN town posted on July 31 in a jok- process. lizing. To view the Facebook page continued from page 1 ing manner. “There’s not much “It’s going a little slow but “These are the two sites most visit www.facebook.com/ boards and committees and to like about that, but did you it’s a new process of commu- prevalent in the market right TownofLeicester. how to get involved earlier in know you can pay online?” nication for us,” Mizikar said. now,” Mizikar said. To view the Twitter page the month of August. The page has already Aside from creating a On top of the town now hav- visit www.twitter.com/ Through this use of social received a few reviews by the Facebook page, the town has ing a Facebook page, the police TownOfLeicester. media the goal is to get those public, all of them glowing also created a Twitter account. department, the library as well More information about the already on Facebook involved about the “small” and “quaint” The Town of Leicester as the town clerk have their town can also be found on their more in the town government, town. tweeted for the first time on own Facebook pages as well. website at www.leicesterma. Mizikar said. The page has 469 likes as of Wednesday, Aug. 6. “We just hope to get the com- org. The town also hopes to use Sunday, Aug. 9, and the town “We look forward to having munity more involved in gov- the page to warn residents hopes to get even more. a new way to help keep you ernment again through a medi- about impending severe weath- “It’s been great to see us get informed,” the town tweeted. um they have become comfort- er and to remind residents of over 450 likes in just a couple of The town’s Twitter account able with,” Mizikar said. any possible due dates, such weeks,” Mizikar said. currently has 168 followers. as taxes. Mizikar added the page does Mizikar says for now these “First quarter real estate not have too many posts, but are the only two forms of social taxes are due by Aug. 4,” the the town is slowly learning the media the town plans on uti- Did your child Make the paper??? Order your photo reprints today! Call Stonebridge Press for details 508-764-4325 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 News Briefs Gov. Deval Patrick signed into law Spencer’s Civil War monument and the “The lake is in need of dredging in State funding announced for Wednesday, Aug. 13 — are: Citizen-Soldier Memorial in honoring order to remove phosphorus, algae and • A $100,000 authorization for Isaac those who served their country proud- weeds,” Brewer said. “Should the gov- several local projects Prouty Park in Spencer for the design ly.” ernor choose to act upon this funding, it and construction of a veterans’ war “Recognizing the sacrifice of our men will allow for the removal of sediment BOSTON — Sen. Stephen M. Brewer memorial in the park. and women who have served should at the north end of the lake, permanent- (D-Barre) has announced that the House “As you may know, honoring our vet- be a priority,” said Rep. Anne M. Gobi ly increasing the water depth and allow- of Representatives and Senate passed erans and preserving the environment (D-Spencer). “These funds will assure ing for residents to continue to enjoy a bill authorizing up to $2.23 billion are two issues that are deeply import- that their service will forever be remem- fishing, swimming and kayaking.” in spending over the next four years ant to me,” Brewer said. “I am proud bered.” “Improving the water quality of to provide for the preservation and that this authorization was included • A $5 million authorization for this great resource helps to ensure the improvement of land, parks and clean in the bill, and I believe that, should dredging to Lake Wickaboag in West future enjoyment of Lake Wickaboag energy across the Commonwealth. the Governor decide to release these Brookfield to improve, manage and pro- for many generations,” Gobi said. Included in the bill — which funds, the new war memorial will join tect water quality. Initial funding for the project was raised by the Town of West Brookfield and the Lake Wickaboag Preservation Society. This went toward the sam- pling, survey and conceptual design phase of the project. • A $2 million authorization for repairs and improvements to Stiles Dam on the Stiles Reservoir. “Because of the extreme weather we have seen in our State over the past several years, it is critical that dams are up-to-code for the safety of those who live near bodies of water,” Brewer said. “Stiles Reservoir is a much-loved des- tination in the Town of Spencer, and I am pleased it has received this funding authorization.” The funding will assist the Stiles Lake Water District in making the neces- sary repairs to meet standards issued through the Office of Dam Safety. 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CHECK WWW.WHITCOSALES.COM FOR SPECIAL COUPONS and cleanliness of the water, enjoyed by young and old alike.” “Investing in the water quality of this great resource helps to ensure the Building & Remodeling Dumpsters Excavating enjoyment of those that utilize the rec- reational benefits of Thompson Pond,” LOGGING & EXCAVATING Gobi said. • A $100,000 authorization for Brookfield’s Lake Quacumquasit, col- • Excavating • Cellar Holes loquially known as South Pond, for handicap access improvements at the Your Local Roll-Off Specialist • Roads • Septic Systems Dick and Paula Woodward Fisherman’s Access Area and public dock. Weekend • House Lots “I am pleased that South Pond Special $ Specializing in Over 37 Years Experience 245 has received this funding authoriza- 24 hour emergency service available 10 yd. 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FREE and Family Fun Day will follow at the HI-TECH MOBILE WASH North Brookfield Sportsman Club. ESTIMATES Schedule your spring and ~ Est. 1987 ~ Full Lawn Planting & Maintenance summer exterior projects The cost is $15 for adults, including Ponds built & maintained • Pond Openings 100% Satisfaction 10% Senior the barbecue and bands, and $5 for chil- Spring Plantings • Perennials Stephan V. Croteau – Spencer, MA Citizen Guaranteed or you dren under 10, including hamburger or Waterfalls • Walls | Patios & Walkways Discount owe nothing! hot dog with chips and soda. Outdoor Lighting • House Cleanout, attics, cellars 508-885-2227 PLEASE CALL Bobcat Work | Backhoe Work | Gutter Cleaning It’s a cash bar, with no coolers and no ~Established 1992~ 1-800-696-4913 • 508-248-4638 Snow Removal for more information or for a free estimate pets allowed.

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LEICESTER SENIOR CENTER • The Senior Citizens Club is open The Haston Free Pubic Library, the to all senior citizens and meets on town offices at 215 Main St., Herard the first and third Tuesday of every Lanes Community Room and Hillside BROOKFIELD COUNCIL ON The Leicester Senior Center, 40 month at the Leicester Senior Center, Meadows Community Room and can AGING Winslow Ave., Leicester, is open 450 Winslow Avenue. Before becoming also be mailed free to your home by Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. an “official” member, interested senior calling the senior center. The Council on Aging will meet on to 2 p.m. Lunch is served at noontime, citizens must attend and sign the guest Monday through Friday for a nominal Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the book at six meetings. (Meetings do not kitchen of the Brookfield Town Hall. meal donation of $2.50. Reservations have to be consecutive.) There is no must be made 48 hours in advance by Anyone interested in joining the fee for guest attending their six initial WEST BROOKFIELD SENIOR Council on Aging, contact Barbara calling Nutrition Manager Joan at (508) meetings. After the sixth meeting, guest CENTER 892-7201. In addition to many “Special Clancy at 508-867-6043. attendees may become official members • Brookfield Seniors: The Brookfield Events,” the senior center also offers and pay an annual membership fee of many activities that are repeated each The following is a schedule of events Seniors will meet on Tuesday, Sept. $6. Meetings include “coffee and,” a 9, in the Brookfield Congregational week and are open to all. brief business meeting, entertainment, at the West Brookfield Senior Center: • Mondays — Yoga at 11 a.m. ($3 • Mondays: 11 a.m. chair exercise; Church at 11:30 am. Activity for the day a raffle and time to socialize and net- includes an “Ice Cream Social”. Choose charge); Zumba Gold at 1 p.m. ($3 fee work with other local seniors. 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. cards. for seniors 60 years or older. $5 fee for • Tuesdays: 10 a.m. Wii bowling; 11:30 your flavor and toppings too! Please participants under 60.) a.m. Lunch; 1 p.m. Busy Bees; 3 p.m. come and join us. • Tuesdays — High school students NORTH BROOKFIELD SENIOR Zumba Gold • Foot Clinic: The following foot will be available from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CENTER • Wednesdays: 11 a.m. chair exercises; clinics with Dr. Quigley will be held to offer board games and assistance 11:30 a.m. Lunch. Tuesday, Aug. 26, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, with the creation of an heirloom quilt; • Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi; 11 a.m. both in the Brookfield Town Hall. If you Golden Needles Knitting Club at 11:30 The North Brookfield Senior Center chair exercises; 11:30 a.m. Lunch. would like to attend, please call Rikki a.m.; 1 p.m. Exercise Club ($3 fee for is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through • Fridays: 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 1 p.m. LaMonda at 508-867-4578 to make an seniors 60 or older, $5 under 60); 6:30 Thursday. Tri-Valley meals are served Bridge. appointment. Leave a message for her p.m. Fiber Group. Ann Marcel, a very on Mondays and Thursdays (suggested to get back to you, if necessary. talented local artist is offering Art class- donation is $3). The Center cooks home- • Medi Car: Need transportation to a es at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Leicester made meals in their own kitchen on SPENCER SENIOR CENTER doctor’s appointment? If in need, call Senior Center, 40 Winslow St. The first Tuesdays and Wednesdays (suggested ahead to the West Brookfield Senior donation of $3). Reservations needed Center at 508-867-1407. project will be painting a lighthouse in The Spencer Council on Aging activ- at least a day in advance. Call (508) • Library Laptop: Brookfield Seniors acrylics. Class size is limited to 9 peo- ities at the Spencer Senior Center. The 867-0220. In addition to on-going events, are provided the use of two laptops ple. Please call to sign up for classes. senior center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the senior center offers special events purchased by the Council on Aging. • Wednesdays —10:30 a.m. Wii Games Monday through Thursday. Free Blood and activities. Check our newsletter for They are available in the Merrick (free); Golden Needles Knitting Club at Pressure Clinic on the Last Thursday of details. Public Library most anytime during 11:30 a.m.; a Matter of Balance at 1 p.m. the month at 11:30 a.m. • Monday, Aug. 25: 9 a.m.: Coffee Pot’s open hours, as well as Wednesdays and ($3 charge) Free wellness clinic on the second On! 9:15 a.m.: Cribbage, Cards, Etc. 11:45 Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. • Thursdays — 10 a.m. Cribbage ($1 Thursday of the month for Spencer res- a.m.: Meatballs Burgundy: 1 p.m. Bingo. • Tai Chi: If you are looking for ways free-will donation); ident’s only • Tuesday, Aug. 26: 9 a.m. Coffee Pot’s to loosen and stretch those muscles, 11 a.m. Yoga ($3 for 60 and over, $5 for • Monday: 9:30 a.m. Cribbage - Cost: On! - 9:10 a.m. Hannaford Bread - 9:45 join this class held every Tuesday at under 60) and Bingo at 1 p.m. $1. Bakery a.m. Cribbage, Cards Etc. 10:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. in the Brookfield Town Hall. • Fridays — 9:15 a.m. Zumba Gold ($3 • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Yoga Class (free), Spring into Shape - 10:30 a.m.: Blood Try it out and see how flexible you can for 60 and over, $5 for under 60); 10:30 10:30 a.m., Exercise Class (free), 1 p.m., Pressure Clinic - 11:45 a.m.: Sloppy Joes. really be. What a great way to keep in a.m. Tai Chi ($3 for 60 and over, $5 for Bingo. • Wednesday, Aug. 27: 9 a.m. Coffee shape! under 60) • Wednesday: 10 a.m., Computer Pot’s On! 9:15 a.m. Cribbage, Cards, • Saturdays — Pitch game every Instruction by appointment; 110 a.m., Etc. - 9:15 Coffee Club - 9:45 a.m. Queens’ Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 Tai Chi (Cost is $30 for Spencer resident Knitting Group - 11:45 a.m.: Assorted EAST BROOKFIELD p.m. Cost is $3 that includes snacks, $50 for out of town. Eight-week session); sandwiches - 1 p.m. “Downton Abbey.” prizes and lots of fun with friends. 12:30 p.m., Line Dancing • Thursday, Aug. 28: 9 a.m. Coffee Pot’s Everyone 18 and over invited. For more • Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Yoga Class The East Brookfield Senior Center is One - 9:15 a.m. Cribbage, Cards, Etc. 9:30 information, call Rose at 508-885-3078. (free); 10:30 a.m., Exercise Class (free); having a lunch and Bingo day on the a.m.: Line Dancing with Carolyn - 11:45 • A calendar of additional events and 11:30 a.m., Lunch club; 1 p.m., Bingo fourth Thursday of each month. Lunch a.m.: Buttermilk chicken. opportunities is listed in the Center’s • Birthday celebrations sponsored by is a home cooked meal, dessert and Our newsletter “The North Brookfield monthly newsletter, The Leicester Quaboag on the Common on the second coffee. The cost is $4. Please call Judy Senior Connection,” is available free of Senior Horizon, which is available free Tuesday of the month. Shute at 508-867-9224 at least 2 days charge at the North Brookfield Senior of charge at the Leicester Senior Center, • Wellness Clinic on the second before to make your reservation. They Center, the North Brookfield Savings posted at the Leicester Public Library Thursday of the month. also meet the first and third Thursday Bank, Christ Memorial Church, First and the Town Hall, or available by sub- • B/P Clinic sponsored by overlook of each month with meal provided by Congregational Church, St. Joseph’s scription mailed to homes at an annual VNA on the last Thursday of the month. Tri-Valley, cost of meal is $3. Raffle and cost of $6. Church, Hannaford’s Supermarket, bingo follow.

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Many volunteers help sell support of our troops and their families. the roses both at my store and at Children’s Room open As the USO is not government-funded, many sites in the community even it relies totally on outside support. area youth who are involved in a lot SPENCER — Because of layoffs fol- Many people — caring local business- of the handling and transportation lowing the failure of a Proposition 2 1/2 es, individuals and veterans organiza- of hundreds of buckets of roses. The override in May, the Richard Sugden tions — have generously supported this Ware Football team has become a Library in Spencer is now so thinly effort in the past, and organizers are vital part of this annual event. They staffed there is a possibility of unexpect- asking for support again. Help can be report to the store every morning ed closures of the Children’s Room. provided in any or all of three ways: before class to help us bring buckets Please feel free to call the library • Put together a team and come out of roses from the coolers out onto the ahead at (508) 885-7513. and play — this is the biggest need. The streets. The football team also helps cost is only $320 per foursome or $80 per to organize and load the delivery player, and includes 18 holes of golf and trucks which arrive daily and some- Pat Patriot to stop by a meal afterwards (golf carts are extra times carry over 200 dozen roses and need to be reserved with Bay Path to each location. Their strength is Golf Course ahead of time on a first- absolutely necessary to complete Courtesy photo church barbecue, fair come-first-served basis). Please reserve the process of the rose sale.” your team’s spot by Monday, Aug. 25 so Michele Lariviere, owner of Otto Florist “Each time I think about the NORTH BROOKFIELD — New organizers can arrange food and more. & Gifts in Ware, will continue a tradition number of people who have been England Patriots mascot Pat Patriot Singles are welcome, and organizers this year with the 16th Annual Shirley touched by the Rose Sale, it’s sim- will stop by the 34th Annual Chicken can help get teammates. To sign up, call Batsie Memorial Rose Sale. ply heartwarming,” said Lariviere. Barbecue and Family Fair at St. Bay Path Golf Course at (508) 867-8161 or “Everyone that has a hand in the Joseph’s Parish in North Brookfield the Mark Morin at (508) 867-9634. success of the rose sale work hard to weekend of Sept. 6-7. Admission is free. • Sponsor a hole for a $50 or more support local families experiencing Everything starts Saturday, Sept. 6 (please make hole sponsor checks pay- Rose Sale celebrates a cancer diagnosis and to ensure with 4 p.m. Mass under the tent on the able to the USO). that they are able to receive care at rectory grounds at 28 Mount Pleasant St. • Donate a gift certificate or raffle 16 years of supporting our local hospital and remain close DJ Richard “Tabby” LeBlanc will spin item. Items can be mailed or picked up to their families, friends and work.” the tunes from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy delicious — please call Mark Morin at (508) 867- “As a local business owner, I food such as hamburgers, hot dogs, 9634 for pickup. cancer care want to be sure that our community fried dough, French fries, ice cream WARE — Sept. 10 will mark the knows how much I appreciate their sundaes, soda, coffee and Polish and continued support not only during Italian food, along with the ever-popu- 16th anniversary of the Annual Shirley Batsie Memorial Rose Sale, the rose sale but also their valued lar “Flea Market” and a Bouncie Tent Brewer: Conservation business all year long. I am grateful for the kids. which features a dozen roses for only $8. to be a part of the history of Ware; The fun continues Sunday, Sept. 7 Otto Florist has been in business from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a calendar land tax credit bill The tradition carried on by Michele Lariviere, owner of Otto since 1927,” said Lariviere. “It’s an raffle, the popular basket raffle, the flea honor to continue to be part of so market, a jewelry table, baked goods, Florist & Gifts in Ware, continues to signed further the vision of the late Shirley many personal events, whether it’s children’s games, hot dogs, hamburg- an anniversary, a birthday, a new BOSTON — Sen. Stephen M. Brewer Batsie. Batsie had long planned that ers, meatball and sausage grinders, baby, a get well, a memorial or a (D-Barre) has announced that Gov. her roses would provide a lifeline fried dough, French fries, apple pie, fundraiser to support our local hos- Deval Patrick signed a bill into law of comfort for patients and families sundaes, a craft table and many more pital. I take great pride in being the authorizing up to $2.23 billion in spend- while at the hospital for their cancer raffles. local florist.” ing over the next four years to provide treatments. A chicken dinner will be served from The Baystate Regional Cancer for the preservation and improvement The 2014 Rose Sale will begin on 1-2 p.m.; tickets are $10 for adults and $5 Program at Baystate Mary Lane of land, parks and clean energy across Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will run for children 12 and under. Hospital provides access to expert the Commonwealth. through Saturday, Sept. 13. The Pat Patriot will stop by at 2 p.m. Physician Specialists who offer the Included in the bill is a Conservation event is known throughout the Sunday. He will be handing out 100 mini most current cancer care, including Land Tax Credit, championed by region for the vast array of sweet- mascot posters, signing autographs and evaluations, diagnostic treatment Brewer, which increases the individ- ly scented and wonderfully colored posing for pictures. and national research protocols. A ual credit from $50,000 to $75,000 and roses. The annual sale has raised For more information, or to buy tick- team of Certified Oncology Nurses increases the tax credit’s annual cap more than $236,000 in support of the ets for the chicken dinner, please call provides chemotherapy services, from $2 million to $5 million. Baystate Regional Cancer Program the St. Joseph’s Parish rectory at (508) blood product transfusions, pallia- “As a lover of nature, I am pleased at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. 867-6811 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. tive care, counseling and support, that Gov. Patrick signed this bill into “Over the years our store has joined by clinical social workers who law, and that this tax credit provision donated the proceeds of well over provide counseling, education and was included,” Brewer said. “This pru- 1 million roses to help keep can- support groups for patients, their dent measure will allow for more land cer care local,” said Lariviere. “So Help sought for USO families and caregivers. in our Commonwealth to become con- benefit golf tournament servation land — a necessity for main- taining our ecosystems and keeping our percent of the fair market value of the EAST BROOKFIELD — The 11th environment safe and pristine.” donation up to a maximum individual Once a bond bill is signed into law, Annual USO Benefit Golf Tournament The tax credit program allows tax- credit of $50,000. 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Deval Patrick includes a $1 mil- “The North Brookfield Town House lion grant for preservation and updates is the perfect example of a building that to the North Brookfield Town House. fosters a sense of community and civic It’s a grant, Smith said, for which the engagement,” Brewer stated in an Aug. town doesn’t have to put up any match- 13 press release. “I am pleased to have ing funds. worked with the Friends of the North “We’re really pleased with this,” Brookfield Town House and the North Smith said Sunday, Aug. 17. “It’s a real Brookfield Board of Selectmen in advo- shot in the arm. We’re grateful to the cating for funds to make much-needed senator for his concern about this very repairs to this beloved building.” important building.” Brewer is chairman of the Senate The 150-year-old Town House has Ways and Means Committee, which been closed since 2002 because of struc- works on the Senate’s version of the tural concerns. Town offices have since state budget. been relocated a few buildings away to “These funds ensure that the Town 215 North Main St. House will continue to be a histori- Photos courtesy Paulette Adams Efforts have been made to renovate cal centerpiece of the Town of North the Town House, but voters rejected a State Sen. Stephen Brewer (D-Barre), right, talks with Brandon Avery, left, president of the Brookfield,” Gobi said in the Aug. 13 North Brookfield Historical Society. $6 million plan in 2007. A 2009 survey press release. “Working in conjunction showed most respondents wanted to with Sen. Brewer, the Friends of North the building, which has been on the anniversary, but also bring “attention renovate the Town House and not see it Brookfield Town House and the North National Register of Historic Places to the public that the sleeping lady, as torn down. Brookfield Board of Selectmen made since 2001. The Friends have also met I like to call her, is structurally sound The Town House bell tower was these funds possible. We look forward to with local residents to discuss ideas for and needs some help ... to bring her into removed in September 2011, days after seeing the vast improvements that will the building, such as the return of town the 21st century.” Tropical Storm Irene caused pieces of be brought to this important municipal offices or a cultural and community Although from the outside people will it to fall onto North Main Street. Jeff building.” center. see peeling paint, Smith said a lot of Samuelson built a new bell tower that For a few years, the Friends of the Smith said selectmen and the Friends work has been done on the inside. was installed on the Town House in North Brookfield Town House has been will meet to talk about options for the “They did a lot of work putting in May. raising money to renovate and reopen Town House. That meeting could hap- steel beams and a lot of other things,” pen in the next couple of weeks, he said. he said. “It’s kind of a long process of Renovating and reopening the Town trying to fig out how we would finance House is a “long-term process,” Smith a restoration and an upgrading of the said, because both the money and the Town House. It would have to be all CHANGES FOR THE 2015 DIRECTORY plans have to be in place. brought up to code.” In the meantime, he said, selectmen Smith said the people at the Aug. 13 and Samuelson have been dealing with announcement felt “extremely pleased DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1ST water issues at the Town House. A and had a sense this was an important meeting was held Friday, Aug. 15 to turning point, and with some very care- discuss repairs to the original gutters ful planning in a few years’ time it’ll be that were built into the building. There resurrected and she’ll awaken from her NOT LISTED CORRECTLY is also concern about the dormers and 50-year sleep.” “some kind of leakage there,” Smith He said it’s been about 50 years since said. events such as Town Meetings and IN THE 2014 DIRECTORY? The North Brookfield Historical graduations have been held at the Town Society and the Friends are planning House. a birthday party for the Town House in Residences & Businesses September, since this year is the 150th David Dore may be reached at (508) Please check the 2014 Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields anniversary of its completion. Smith 909-4140, or by email at ddore@stone- said the party would not only mark the Business & Telephone Directory and update or add bridgepress.com. your listing if you are not listed correctly. Here’s how to change or add your telephone listing for the 2015 book: Please complete the form below, fax to 508-765-0233 or mail to: Spencer New Leader Business & Telephone Directory, P.O. 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State Sen. Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) stands with Jeff Samuelson, who recently completed the restoration of the Town House bell tower.

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in helping to see this important bill loving homes instead of surrendered to ment including water and air quality, Gobi champions bill on passed,” Gobi said. “This assists fam- shelters is a much better approach for fresh water fisheries restoration, land ilies during difficult times and makes the welfare of the animals, and simply acquisition by fish and game, energy sure that vulnerable people are protect- makes more sense. It also helps us to savings programs for cities and towns, guardianship, caregivers ed.” stretch our funds as far as possible to be assistance to schools offering agricul- able to save the most lives. By dealing tural programs, improving parks and BOSTON — State Rep. Anne Gobi with the root causes of surrender we beaches, reforestation, expansion of (D-Spencer) is pleased to announce that work to keep these pets in their homes farm energy and renewable energy pro- Massachusetts crossed a major hur- Local animal shelter whenever possible. Loving pet homes grams, recreational trails, assistance to dle when the House of Representatives sometimes fall on hard times or are on municipalities to encourage recycling, passed the Uniform Adult Guardianship gets national attention fixed incomes. When their pets get sick, reduce energy consumption, land use and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction they need help and we do what we can. planning and small community water Act. EAST BROOKFIELD — Second We provide pet food to over nine food infrastructure grants. The bill, which was signed into law Chance Animal Shelter is very excited pantries across the area helping those “A goal of the Environmental Bond Tuesday, Aug. 5, means Massachusetts to see the shelter featured in the nation- who would give up their own food or Bill is to preserve our natural resources would join 38 other states, the District al “All Animals” Magazine. The arti- even their medications to feed their and promote economic growth, while of Columbia and Puerto Rico in adopt- cle highlights their unique approach pets. at the same time maintaining fiscal ing a model set of rules to make it easier to helping more than 10,000 pets a year. “More shelters are looking at this responsibility,” Gobi commented. “We for family caregivers to provide care “It’s not about having bigger build- model across the country and seeing are fortunate in Massachusetts, espe- across state lines. ings, or taking in larger numbers of that they can do more with less. It is cially in our area, to have so many “Thanks to the leadership of bill spon- animals into the shelter. It is about about being a part of the community wonderful natural resources that make sor Rep. Anne Gobi, the House has helping as many pets as possible and and helping in the community, saving our region a prime place to live and passed UAGPPJA, which will provide keeping them out of shelters in the lives and preventing them from coming work. This bond bill strengthens our uniformity and reduce jurisdictional first place,” stated Executive Director into the shelter — which also means commitment to the environment, and at conflicts with other states,” said AARP Sheryl Blancato. “We have an adop- stretching precious funding as far as the same time does not compromise our Massachusetts State Director Mike tion center in East Brookfield that possible. We need to help these pets who ability to address our budget needs.” Festa. helps pets that need a new home. We need us.” The terms of this environmental bond The UAGPPJA designates that the also have a Wellness Center in North Second Chance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) bill are for four years. individual’s “home state” has prima- Brookfield that provides spay/neuter, no-kill animal shelter that began in 1999 ry jurisdiction, followed by a state in vaccine clinics, and a veterinary clinic in East Brookfield. The shelter operates which the individual has a “significant that includes subsidized care for those an adoption center in East Brookfield, connection,” thereby creating a clear who need financial help. We also have as well as the new Pet Wellness and process for determining which state has an educational outreach program that Education Center in North Brookfield. jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or helps to teach thousands of school age For more information, visit its website conservator if there is a conflict. children each year how important it is at www.secondchanceanimals.org. Local When individuals are incapable of to take care of pets, and be safe around managing their personal decisions or them. Our approach is all about keeping property, a court may appoint a guard- the pets out of shelters in the first place. ian to make decisions on their behalf. We simply cannot build big enough Gobi: Governor signs These decisions can be related to per- News shelters to take in all the pets in need. sonal property, medical care, living But, we can help keep pets out of shel- environmental bond bill arrangements, and financial issues. ters by providing what they need in the As a judicial proceeding, guardianship community. BOSTON — State Rep. Anne Gobi orders can be expensive, time-consum- “We have turned a lot of heads over (D-Spencer) is happy to announce that ing and complex, but also can help pre- the years with our approach,” Blancato Gov. Deval Patrick has signed the vent elder abuse and financial exploita- noted. “Our shelter is not just about Environmental Bond Bill into law. tion. taking in pets, but about helping pets in Gobi was appointed House chair of If more than one state is involved in the community. One of our programs, the conference committee tasked with a guardianship case, families can be Homebound to the Rescue, has helped reaching a compromise on the $2.2 caught in jurisdictional tangles. The to provide free exams and vaccines billion bill with her Senate counter- solution is a simple set of jurisdictional to elderly housing thanks to a grant. parts. She was joined on the House side rules to which all states can agree. These pets are so much a part of senior by Reps. Stephen Kulik and Matthew The Uniform Act outlines a proce- citizen’s lives and the fact that they are Beaton. Senate members of the con- dure for transferring a guardianship on fixed incomes makes it difficult for ference committee included Sens. or conservatorship to another state and them to get the care their pets need. Brian Joyce, Marc Pacheco and Donald for accepting a transfer, helping to elim- They shouldn’t have to give up their Humason. inate the expense and wait. UAGPPJA beloved pet simply because they are As chair of the Joint Committee on helps to facilitate enforcement of guard- now on a fixed income and their pet has Environment, Natural Resources and ianship and protective orders from become ill. In addition, we have our vet- Agriculture, Gobi was instrumental other states by authorizing registration erinary clinic that has subsidized pric- in the creation of the House version in Massachusetts. ing for those who need help to get their of the bond bill. The bill provides for FOUND HERE! “I was glad to partner with AARP pets medical care. Keeping these pets in numerous investments to our environ-

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The arrests and offenses below were Report taken. Spencer Rd. Female hit pole and left Rd and Blueberry Hill Dr. Charlton listed in each town’s police department area. Tower advising smoke in area. logs. People charged are innocent until 7:32 p.m.: Juvenile matter Lloyd Dyer 6:45 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Maple St. proven guilty in a court of law. This EAST BROOKFIELD POLICE Dr. Request officer RE Issue with neigh- Son chased by other kids. newspaper will publish dispensations of DEPARTMENT bor child. 7:29 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, cases at the request of the accused, with Aug. 9 property damage, Main St. Request offi- proper documentation. Aug. 6 12:32 a.m.: Suspicious activity, cer RE: vehicle. 10:22 p.m.: Larceny/theft/shoplifting, Chestnut St. 2 males won’t leave area 8:40 p.m.: Domestic, abuse/neglect, E Main St. Report taken. of bar. Church St. Brother pushed sister/ LEICESTER POLICE 9:21 a.m.: Animal control, dog com- pushed into house. DEPARTMENT Aug. 9 7:55 p.m.: Disturbance, Harrington St. plaint, Hastings Rd. Dog at residence very aggressive. Arrest made. LEICESTER POLICE ARRESTS July 31 4:36 p.m.: Intelligence - Drugs, Holmes 1:10 p.m.: Noise complaint, Monterey SPENCER POLICE DEPARTMENT St. Reported incident witnessed, Dr. peace restored. 6:47 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Aug. 1 1:56 p.m.: Abandoned 911, Meadows Aug. 6 Chestnut St. Person sleeping in vehicle. Edward Phillips, 34, 69 Lunenburg of Leicester, Huntoon Memorial Hwy. 9:16 a.m.: Fire alarms, Main St. acti- 11:57 p.m.: Disturbance, Lake St. St. Fitchburg. Larceny over $250 by sin- Services rendered. vated. Group of people being loud. gle scheme, shoplifting by asportation, 5:02 p.m.: Disturbance, Howard Ter. 10:05 a.m.: Larceny, Main St. Money Aug. 10 arrestee furnish false name/SSN, (3) Services rendered., taken from bank account. 1:24 a.m.: Disturbance, Mechanic St. Failing to appear upon recognizance, 5:32 p.m.: Fraud, Main St. Report 10:22 a.m.: Domestic abuse/neglect. Male party threatening people. trespassing. taken. Grove St. Brother getting violent. 3:13 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Howe Aug. 2 3:26 a.m.: Noise complaint, Oakwood 4:54 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Elm St. Village. Keeps hearing noises in back Ronald Paul Shilinsky, 44, 1A Roe In. Spoken to. Kids climbing on construction equip- hallway. Ln., Millbury. Violate abuse prevention 11:03 a.m.: Fraud, Rawson St. Spoken ment, 4:02 p.m.: Larceny theft from build- order. to. 4:58 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, ing, Church St. People in white car took Aug. 4 Aug. 1 property damage, North Spencer and bags from church. Ceasar N. Murillo, 26, 18 Pleasant St. Shoplifting, Walmart - Soojians Dr. North Brookfield Rd’s. Motor vehicle 7:14 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Lloyd Dyer Spencer. Operating motor vehicle with Arrest made. and Motor cycle - no injuries. Dr. Would like officer to speak to kids. revoked license as HTO, marked lanes Aug. 2 5:41 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit 8:07 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Mechanic violation. 8:03 p.m.: Noise complaint, Green and and run, property damage, Main St ad St. Would like officer to speak to son. Pleasant St’s/ Services rendered. Municipal Lot. Vehicle hit in lot today. 9:36 p.m.: Police West Main St. BOLO 8:10 p.m.: Noise complaint, Siana Rd. 7:52 p.m.: Disturbance, Maple and from Holden. EAST BROOKFIELD ARREST Spoken to. Cherry St’s. Parties yelling at subject. Aug. 11 8:34 a.m.: Vandalism, destruc- 10:36 p.m.: Noise complaint, Maple Aug. 7 Aug. 5 tion/damage property, Oakland Dr. Ln. Spoken to. 3:13 a.m.: Fire, Maple and McDonald Brian K. Nichols, 37, 62 Peasant St. Vandalism to wife’s vehicle Aug. 3 St’s. Smell something burning in area. Ware. Violation of a restraining order. 9:30 a.m.: Medical - sudden death, 7:07 p.m.: Noise complaint, Stafford 10:24 a.m.: Request for police, Main St. Aug. 9 Pearl St. Found Subject DOA. St. Peace restored. Subject can’t find his car. Joseph Nicolosi, 21, 3 Woodland St. 1:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Aug. 4 4:31 p.m.: Animal control, Chickering Lawrence. Warrant. 10:33 a.m.: Vandalism, Leicester Rd. Goose possible injured wing. property damage, South Spencer Rd. Trucker hit motor vehicle, denied he Senior Center, Winslow Ave. Report 4:31 p.m.: Request for police, Spencer Police Arrest hit it. taken. Smithville Rd. Odor in area. Aug. 6 3:37 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Meadow 3:42 p.m.: Missing person, Howard 5:21 p.m.: Disturbance, Park St and James R. Soboleski, 65, 1 Richland Rd. 2 juvenile’s being violent in van. Ter. Report taken. Luther Hill Park. Youth being foul Ave. Spencer, Threatening to commit 3:47 p.m.: Request for police, Summit 5:48 p.m.: Breaking and entering resi- mouthed. a crime, operating motor vehicle under St. Requesting assistance for sister. dential, Howard Ter. Report taken. 7:57 p.m.: Disturbance neighbors, influence of liquor, 2nd offense, dis- 7:31 p.m.: Larceny-shoplifting, West Aug. 5 Main St and Liberty Guest House. Party orderly person, disturbing the peace, Main St and Family Dollar Store. Have 5:52 p.m.: Fraud, South Main St. yelling/screaming. malicious destruction of property $250 shoplifter in store. Spoken to. Aug. 8 or less. Aug. 12 9:07 p.m.: Larceny, Wendy Pl. Report 3:39 a.m.: Disturbance, Wall St. Party Aug. 8 7:42 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Main taken. playing guitar. Daniel T. Sears, 25, 7 Townhouse Ct. St. Building was egged last night. Aug 6 1:23 p.m.: Animal control, Lambs Spencer. (2) Warrants. 9:02 a.m.: Burglary, Lakeview 11:47 a.m.: Shoplifting, Walmart- Grove. 2 loose German Sheperds Aug. 11 Dr. Attempted B&E Sugden Dam Soojians Dr. Arrests made. attacked 3 little dogs. Christina A. Davis, 42, 50 Gilbert St. Gatehouse. 6:09 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no 5:28 p.m.: Police, Paxton Rd. Brother- North Brookfield. Shoplifting by con- 9:15 a.m.: Vandalism, destruction/ personal injury, South St. Report taken. In-Law received call RE: Ordered a cealing merchandise. damage property, Wilson St and Solar Aug. 7 motor vehicle? Aug. 12 Farm, Someone hitting golf balls into 5:16 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no 6:50 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Andrew T. Moreau, 26, 26 Main St. solar farm. personal injury, Main and Church St’s. hit and run, property damage, North Spencer. Warrant. 4:28 p.m.: Fire-woods/grass, Charlton News Briefs W. Brookfield receives $2K fire Durant addresses Women assistance grant Veterans’ Network Conference DUDLEY — State Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) WEST BROOKFIELD — Department addressed the opening ceremony of the recent Women of Conservation and Recreation Veterans’ Network Conference at Nichols College, along Commissioner Jack Murray has award- with Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas (D-Lowell) and ed grant funding through the Volunteer Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services Coleman Fire Assistance Program to 40 com- Nee. munities, including West Brookfield, Durant spoke of learning from the group, and under- to aid in their equipment and supply standing the distinctive “obstacles facing women who are purchases, such as flame retardant and not only actively serving, but the challenges facing women personal protection equipment. veterans when they come home.” The West Brookfield Fire Department After speaking with many members on hand, Durant received $2,000. added, “Speaking with many of these women who are not The VFA program is a competitive just willing, but eager to share their experiences is amaz- grant program offered to all non-prof- ing. Massachusetts is a leader in veteran’s services but it rural call or volunteer fire depart- these women give you a unique perspective and remind ments that provide service primarily us that we can always do better.” to a community of up to 10,000 people. Durant is in his second term as a state representa- Fire departments must be composed of tive and currently represents the 6th Worcester District, at least 80 percent call or volunteer fire- which includes the towns of Charlton (Precincts 1-3), fighters and be recognized as a depart- Courtesy photo Dudley, Southbridge and Precinct 1 in Spencer. ment by state law. State Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) addressed the opening “Community fire departments serve ceremony of the recent Women Veterans’ Network Conference as the front line and first responders at Nichols College, along with Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas in combating wildfires and forest fires (D-Lowell) and Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services across the Commonwealth,” Murray Coleman Nee. said. “These VFA grants help local departments get the equipment they need, to ensure the continued safety of our communities.” a 50 percent reimbursement basis. related to firefighter safety, technol- ties working in partnership with federal Funding for the VFA Program is pro- DCR has awarded more than $520,000 ogy transfer and rural fire defense. firefighting agencies when responding vided by the United States Department in VFA grants during the Patrick Municipalities eligible for grants are to wildfires, and high-risk communities of Agriculture’s Forest Service and Administration. high-risk communities that are adja- not associated with federal lands. administered by the Department on Eligible proposed projects are those cent to federal lands, those communi-

TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­19 Family Dining Guide Eat In or Take Out Visit these fine establishments for great food and beverages, and some entertainment too! Call June at 508.909.4062 or email [email protected] to advertise on this page.

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Buy 1 Entree MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY DON’T FORGET OUR MONTHLY SPECIAL 2 Large Cheese $11.99 Small Pizza $3.99 • Large Pizza $6.99 Get 1 1/2 price 2 Large Pepperoni $14.99 1 Large Cheese & 1 Large Pepperoni $13.49 Small Sub 8” $2.99 • Large Sub 12” $3.99 With this ad. Exp 09/30/14 Cannot be used on holidays or private parties Lunch Sm. Cheese Pizza HHHHH Dining EVERYDAY SPECIAL Special Everyday 11-2 $2.99 Casual Atmosphere Wednesdays ItalIan Buffet IN LEICESTER ~PIZZAS & CALZONE~ ~ GRINDERS ~ Everyday Prices All You Can Eat $10.95 Small 10” Large 16” Small 8” Large 12” Wrap Lunch Entrees 5-8 pm (plus tax & gratuity) Cheese 4.95 8.60 Meatless (lettuce, tomato, onions, 4.25 5.25 4.95 starting at $7.95 sunday Brunch 1 Topping 6.35 10.35 peppers, mushrooms, pickles and cheese Dinner Entrees 2 Topping 6.85 11.35 Meatball (peppers, onions, cheese and sauce) 4.95 5.95 4.95 All You Can Eat $12.95 3 Topping 7.35 12.35 Sausage (peppers, onions, cheese and sauce) 4.95 5.95 4.95 starting at $13.95 10:00am-1:00pm (plus tax & gratuity) 4 Topping 7.60 13.35 Eggplant (peppers, onions, cheese and sauce) 4.95 5.95 4.95 House Special 8.25 13.65 Veal (peppers, onions, cheese and sauce) 4.95 5.95 4.95 500 Main St., Spencer, MA (hamburg, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onions, peppers) Roast Beef (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 5.25 6.25 4.95 Extra Cheese 1.00 2.00 Pastrami (cheese) 5.25 6.25 4.95 508-885-9036 Cheese Party Pizza...... 17.50 Italian (cooked salami, ham, genoa, cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 www.spencercountryinn.com (18”x26” - 24 Slices) May Require 1 Hour Notice Ham (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Each additional Topping ...... 2.00 Tuna (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Lunch: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11:30-2:30 Extra Cheese ...... 4.00 Filet of Fish (lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese & tartar) 5.25 6.25 4.95 B.L.T. (lettuce, tomato, cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Dinner: Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 5:00-Close ~GOURMET PIZZAS~ Salami (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Sunday Brunch: 10:00-1:00 Small 10” Large 16” Genoa Salami (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 House 8.25 13.65 Turkey (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Sunday Dinner: 1:00-Close Pepperoni, Sausage, Hamburger, Mushrooms, Onion, Peppers Turkey & Bacon (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 5.25 5.95 5.50 Meat Lovers 8.25 13.65 Steak & Cheese 4.95 5.95 5.25 Pepperoni, Hamburg, Sausage, Bacon, Ham Steak & Onion (with cheese) 5.25 6.25 5.50 Veggie 8.25 13.65 Steak & Pepper (with cheese) 5.25 6.25 5.50 Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Steak & Mushroom (with cheese) 5.25 6.25 5.50 Eggplant, Spinach, Broccoli, Black Olives Super Steak (onions, peppers, mushrooms and cheese) 5.95 6.95 5.75 Greek 8.25 13.65 Chicken Breast(lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Charlie’s Feta, Spinach, Tomatoes, Black Olives Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Dressing Open We Pulled Pork Onions & BBQ Sauce 8.25 13.65 (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 7 Days Deliver diner Buffalo Chicken Pizza 6.45 10.95 Grilled Chicken (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 a Week Sweet & Sour Chicken 6.45 10.95 Chicken Parmesan (peppers, onions, cheese and sauce) 4.95 5.95 5.75 Bar & Grill BBQ Chicken 6.45 10.95 Chicken Stir Fry (onions, peppers, mushroom and cheese) 5.25 6.25 5.75 Where friends & family meet Pastrami 8.25 13.65 Chicken Salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Shaved Steak 8.25 13.65 Seafood Salad (lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Chicken, Broccoli Alfredo 8.25 13.65 Super Sub (roast beef, turkey, bacon, lettuce 5.25 6.25 5.50 tomato, onions and cheese) 1205 Main St. 208 West Main St. 570 Summer St. Thursdays Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Dressing 8.25 13.65 NEW Rib (BBQ Sauce, onions, peppers and cheese) 4.95 5.95 4.95 Leicester W. Brookfield Barre ~ PASTA ~ Pulled Pork (BBQ Sauce, Onions & Cheese) 4.95 5.95 5.95 Starting at 5pm SPAGHETTI or ZITI LASAGNA Cheeseburger (lettuce, tomato and onion) 4.95 5.95 4.95 508-892-9276 508-867-9567 978-355-4333 With Sauce4.75 With Sauce 5.95 Beef or Chicken Gyro (cucumber sauce, tomato and onion) 4.95 With Sausage or Meatball 6.50 With Sausage 7.25 Extra Cheese .50 1.00 .50 Wellfleet With Chicken 6.50 With Meatball 7.25 Extra Meat 1.00 With Mushroom 6.50 STUFFED SHELLS * All subs above available with your choice of mayo, mustard, oil, house dressing, buffalo or BBQ sauce or ranch With Veal 6.50 With Cheese 5.75 dressing $1.00 OFF $2.00 OFF Oysters With Eggplant 6.50 With Sausage 6.75 ~ SALADS ~ Chicken Broccoli Alfredo 6.95 With Meatball 6.75 Caesar Salad (romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese) 4.75 $10.00 $20.00 on the Side salad for $2.25 w/any dinner order All above served with bread & Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 6.75 ~ SIDE ORDERSbutter ~ Garden Salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mushrooms, peppers, French Fries or Onion Rings...... Sm. 2.55 ...... Lg. 2.95 onions, red cabbage) 4.50 OR MORE OR MORE Potato Skins ...... (4) 4.95 with this coupon. Not to be with this coupon. Not to be Half Shell! Antipasto Salad (ham, salami, genoa salami, provolone, pepperoni) Mozzarella Sticks ...... (6) 4.25 ...... (12) 6.50 on our garden salad 6.50 combined with other offers. combined with other offers. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials Fried Ravioli NEW...... (6) 4.25 ...... (12) 6.50 One coupon per customer One coupon per customer Mac & Cheese Bites ...... (6) 4.25 ...... (12) 6.50 Greek Salad (feta, Greek olives, pepperoncini) on our garden salad 6.50 Tuna Salad (tuna topped with mozzarella cheese) on our garden salad 6.50 Exp. 8/31/14 • Alcohol Excluded Exp. 8/31/14 • Alcohol Excluded Hours: Sun-Wed 5am-9pm, Thurs, Fri & Sat 5am-11pm Buffalo Wings ...... (8) 4.25 ...... (16) 6.50 Regular / BBQ Wings ...... (8) 4.25 ...... (16) 6.50 Ham Salad (ham, provolone)on our garden salad 6.50 See our Full Menu on page 51 5 Meadow Rd., Spencer, MA 01562 Boneless Buffalo Wings ...... (6) 6.50 Turkey Salad (turkey and provolone) on our garden salad 6.50 2014 Spencer, Leciester & the Brookfields Business Directory Take-out Available 508-885-4033 Jalapeno Poppers ...... (8) 4.25 ...... (16) 6.50 Chef Salad (turkey, roast beef, provolone) on our garden salad 6.50 Broccoli Cheese Bites ...... (8) 4.25 ...... (16) 4.25 Chicken Breast Salad (crispy chunks of chicken topped with mozzarella cheese) Chicken Fingers ...... (6) 6.50 on our garden salad 6.50 Fried Portobello Mushrooms ...... (6) 4.25 ...... (12) 6.50 Seafood Salad (seafood topped with mozzarella cheese) Garlic Bread With or Without Cheese ...... 2.25 ...... 2.95 To advertise on this Breadsticks ...... (6) 4.95 on our garden salad 6.50 Cheesecake Bites ...... (6) 4.25 ...... (12) 6.50 Grilled Chicken (fresh chicken marinated in our house dressing) SUMMER GOLF! Baklava ...... 1.95/square on our garden salad 6.50 $ page call June at 9 Holes Walking 14 ~ DINNERS ~ Marinated Steak Tips on our Garden Salad 7.95 9 Holes w/ cart $24 Chicken Fingers (4) & French Fries ...... 5.95 Side Salad 2.25 508.909.4062 4 Piece Fried Chicken Dinner - F.F & slaw...... 6.95 Dressings: French, Thousand Island, Creamy Italian, Lite Italian, Ranch, Caesar, House, Sunday Morning Fish & Chip, Dinner - tarter sauce & cole slaw...... 7.95 Bleu Cheese, Parmesan Peppercorn, Greek, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette Sweeps! or email Marinated Steak Tip Dinner - mush, onion, peppers, F.F & slaw...... 7.95 ~PARTY SALADS & SUBS~ Tee Off 9 am Cheeseburger Dinner - F.F & slaw ...... 7.95 Garden sm 15.50 lg 25.50 [email protected] Gyro, Beef or Chicken F.F & slaw ...... 7.95 Antipasto sm 21.50 lg 35.50 FOR TEE TIMES CALL Pulled Pork Dinner - F.F & slaw ...... 7.95 NEW Sub Platter Forty finger subs ~ 1 hour notice 39.95 (508) 892-0963 by Friday Noon 2 Liter Soda...... 2.69 20 oz. Soda ...... 1.69 (Coke Products) WE DELIVER Gift Certificates Available CasualFRESH Dining – Serving food Wed.-Sat. 5-9 www.Northeastpizza.com Seafood Seafood • Pasta Dishes BanquetThur-Fri Facilities for Holiday Parties, SurpriseBurgers FISH &Parties, CHIPS Showers, Etc. $10.95 WEDNESDAY IS PIZZA NIGHT *We are a cash only establishment* HillcrestWeekly Country Board Club Specials 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA 01524-1495 (508) 892-9822 Gift Certificates Available

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LEICESTER — Mall, most recently Sears Roebuck Co. SPENCER — Patricia J. her family, her music and especially Joan E. (Mannix) before retiring in 2006. Simakauskas, 64, of Hastings Rd., died her nieces and nephews. Coupe, 74, of 1075 Main She forever loved spending time with Sunday, Aug. 10, in Auburn Life Care The family would like to acknowl- St., died peacefully at her family and watching her grandchil- Center surrounded by her family. edge the caring staff at Auburn Life St. Vincent Hospital dren grow. She had a true love for New She leaves her brothers; Stephen M. Care. in Worcester. England Sports. She never missed a Simakauskas and his wife Christine, Born in Worcester, she was the She leaves her two Patriots, Bruins or Red Sox Game. She and Alan E. Simakauskas and his wife daughter of Edward J. and Aldona A. daughters, Linda truly just wanted her family to enjoy June all of Spencer, her sisters; Carol (Yablonski) Simakauskas and attended M. Ressler, and her their lives and everything was fine. A. Al-Awadi and her husband Yacoub Spencer Schools. husband Mark, of Joan’s funeral was held Saturday, of Kuwait, Susan E. Berthiaume of A funeral service was held on Barre, and Sharon M. Giggey and her Aug. 16 from the Morin Funeral Home, Spencer, Elaine J. Jaquith of Spencer Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. in the husband Bryce, of Leicester, her two 1131 Main St., Leicester, with a Mass and Ann M. Frusti and her husband J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, Edwin of San Diego, Calif., several 23 Maple Terr., Spencer, followed by sons, Stephen J. Coupe, of Spencer, and in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main St., nieces and nephews. burial in Worcester County Memorial Jeffrey E. Coupe, of Worcester, a sister, Leicester. Burial followed in Worcester She volunteered for many years Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, con- Alice Pont of South Hadley, six grand- County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling at the Spencer Little League Field tributions may be made to the Second children; Ashley, Mark, Erik, Kevin, hours were held Friday, in the funeral Concession Stand. She enjoyed doing Chance Animal Shelter, 111 Young Rd, Mitchel and Jordan, several nieces and home. crossword puzzles, playing cards with East Brookfield, MA 01515. nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may Born in Holyoke, she was the be made to the Leicester Mother’s daughter of John and Alice (Lambert) Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 471, Allen Richard Dennison, 73 Mannix and graduated from Holyoke Leicester, MA 01524. High School. For more information, visit www. ORLANDO, Fla. — of Victorville, Calif., three grand- Joan was in retail sales for many morin-morrison.com. Allen Richard Dennison, daughters and three grandsons, sister years at several stores in the Auburn 73, of Orlando, Fla., died Patricia Rague of Port Richey, Fla., and Aug. 6, in Orlando, Fla., several nieces and nephews. following a long illness. Allen received a BS from Florida Shirley J. Eldred, 65 He was born in Southern College, and was retired from Spencer, and predeceased the Air Force after serving 23 years. in Worcester for over 25 years, most by his mother, Gretchen He also retired from the Orlando (Fla.) WARE — Shirley J. (Robinson) recently as a supervisor. Sagendorph Dennison, and father, Board of Education and Universal Eldred 65, of Eagle St., died Sunday, Born in Worcester, she was the Richard Dennison. Studios, Orlando, Fla. Aug. 10, in St. Vincent Hospital, daughter of George and Sarah (Walls) He is survived by three sons, David No funeral or memorial services are Worcester. Robinson. She enjoyed travelling, of Titusville, Fla., Donald (Cheryl) planned at this time. She was the wife of Ernest W. Eldred, especially her vacations to Alaska and of Orlando, and Matthew (Pamela) who died in 1980. Hawaii. She leaves her son, Jackie A. Eldred, Graveside services will be held on of Worcester, and her daughter, Laurie Saturday, Aug. 23, at noon in Pine David F. Kelley Sr.,70 J. Dranginis, and her husband Ronald Grove Cemetery, Route 31 N in Spencer. of Millbury, her longtime companion There are no calling hours. In lieu of SPENCER — David ber of the Massachusetts Association David Fox, of Ware, with whom she flowers, contributions may be made to F. Kelley Sr., 70, of Insurance Agents. lived, nine grandchildren and six great the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen passed away Monday, David enjoyed traveling with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. St., Framingham, MA 01701. Aug. 11, surrounded wife, family and friends, and relaxing She is predeceased by her son J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, by his loving family. on Lake Wickaboag in West Brookfield. He was diagnosed He was passionate about baseball and Kenneth A. Eldred in 2009 and a 23 Maple Terr., Spencer, is assisting with pancreatic can- especially loved the Boston Red Sox brother, Roger Robinson, and sisters the family with arrangements. cer in September 2013. and the Pawtucket Red Sox. David Charlotte Lewis and Barbara Cordner. For more information, visit www. He is survived by cherished time spent with family, Shirley worked at TJ MAXX Corp. morin-morrison.com. his wife of 47 years, grandchildren and friends. David and Judith Kelley; their six his family would like to thank the nurs- children; David Kelley, es and doctors at Dana Farber Cancer Florence E. Wheeler, 91 Jr., his wife Charlene, Institute and Brigham and Women’s and their three children, Hospital. David especially wanted to NORTH BROOKFIELD — Florence Brookfield prior to that living in West Meaghan, Ashlyn and thank the deceased Lionel Aucoin for Ryan; Paul Kelley, his believing in and supporting him many E (Bartlett) Wheeler, 91, of North Brookfield. She worked for many years wife Janet, and their two years ago. Brookfield, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Robinson Thread. children, Matthew and Emily; Kristine Calling hours were held Friday, Aug. at Overlook in Charlton. There are no calling hours. Services (Kelley) Durkin and her husband Jim; 15, in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 She was the wife of the late James and burial are private. In lieu of flowers Michele Kelley and Scott Kimball; Main St., Spencer. The funeral Mass Wheeler. She leaves three sisters, donations may be made to the MSPCA. Dawn Kelley and her husband Andreas was held on Saturday, Aug. 16, in Our Theresa Moser of Shrewsbury, Viola of Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Bopp; Denise Kelley and her husband Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church Amhurst and Doris Nelson of Charlton. School Street, Webster, is directing Robert Cosentino. St., Spencer. Burial followed in the par- She was born in Thompson, Conn., arrangements. David was born in Pawtucket, R.I., ish cemetery. daughter of the late Edward A. and A guestbook is available at www. to Francis and Susan Kelley. He grad- In lieu of flowers, David requested Flora (Peck) Bartlett and lived in North shaw-majercik.com. uated from Providence College with that memorial contributions be made a Bachelor’s Degree in Business to Second Chance Animal Shelter P.O. Administration, served in the Army Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515, or Jeannette C. St. Germain, 94 Reserves, then earned his Master’s the Spencer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147 Degree in Business Administration Spencer, MA 01562. SPENCER — ter of Remi and Albina (Arbour) from Bryant University. David For an online tribute please visit: Jeannette C. (Hebert) Hebert. She was a longtime member owned and operated David F. Kelley Pillsburyfuneralhome.com. St. Germain, 94, of St. Mary’s Parish and its St. Anne’s Insurance since 1973 and was a mem- formerly of Howe Sodality. She was a member of the Village, died Sunday, Royal Order of Pocahontas, member Aug. 10, in Quaboag and Past President of the American Katherine M. Sousa Rehab & Skilled Care Legion Post 138 Women’s Aux., and NORTH BROOKFIELD — Katherine compassion during her illness. Center. was a longtime volunteer for the meals M. Sousa died peacefully Aug. 14. Calling hour was held on Monday, She was the wife of program at Howe Village. She leaves her husband of 70 years, Aug. 18, in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Edward I. St. Germain The funeral was held Friday, Aug. 15, Kenneth J. Sousa; children Kathleen Gilbert St., North Brookfield. The funer- who died in 1955. from the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral M. Golden and husband Walter, Kevin al mass followed in St. Josephs Church, She leaves several nieces and neph- Home, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer, with J. Sousa, Mary K. Charpentier and 296 Main St., North Brookfield. Burial ews, grand nieces and nephews, includ- a Mass in Our Lady of the Rosary husband Richard, Michael J. Sousa will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. ing her niece and caretaker, Irene Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial and wife Cindy, Barbara J. Gilette and In lieu of flowers, a donation can Hebert of West Brookfield, and niece followed in Mary, Queen of the Rosary husband Herbert, Stephen P. Sousa be made to St Joseph’s Parish, 28 Mt. Diane Crosby of North Brookfield, who Cemetery, Spencer. A calling hour pre- and wife Sherry. Pleasant St., North Brookfield. For an died in 2011. ceded the funeral on Friday. She was predeceased by a daugh- online tribute please visit pillsburyfu- She is predeceased by brothers, Memorial donations may be made ter, Elizabeth A. Sousa, sister Mary neralhome.com. Emile and Norman Hebert, and a sis- to the Sisters of the Assumption Casey, brother Joseph Griffin and par- ter, Lucille Hebert. Retirement Fund, 211 N. Main St., ents Joseph and Jeannette worked at the former Petersham, MA 01366. Elizabeth Griffin. American Optical in Southbridge for For more information, visit www. She also leaves 20 THE PINE GROVE CEMETERY, 11 years, retiring in 1982. morin-morrison.com. grandchildren and Spencer, MA Born in Spencer, she was the daugh- 24 great-grandchil- dren. Her greatest joy FUNDRAISER Alfred J. Talevi was spending time FOR OPERATING COSTS with family, vaca- tion at the beach OAKHAM — Alfred J. brated in the fall. and girls’ week- 1ST PRIZE 2ND PRIZE “Fred” Talevi died peace- In lieu of flowers donations on behalf ends with her 2-night 2-night fully in West Brookfield of Fred or Jill may be made to Dana daughters. “Fall” Getaway – “Winter” Getaway – on Aug. 10. Farber Cancer Institute (direct to M. E. The family South Yarmouth, MA Fred was born in Taplin, M.D. Research) 450 Brookline Wells, ME would like to Sleeps 4, located on the Worcester, the son of Avenue, D 1230, Boston, MA, 02215- offer a special Sleeps 8, short walk Alfred J. and Shirley 5450 or the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, thanks to the staff to the beach. beach, indoor pool. (Laurie) Talevi and has ALS Walk for Living, Leonard Florence at Southbridge lived in Oakham for many years. After Center for Living, 165 Captains Row, Rehab and Health Donation: $50.00 per ticket OR 3 tickets for $100.00 losing his parents at an early age, Fred Chelsea, MA, 02150. Care Center for was raised by Bertil G. and Dorothy For an online tribute please visit: their care and Cash or Check made out to “Pine Grove Cemetery Corp.” Hagberg. Pillsburyfuneralhome.com. Drawing: Labor Day, September 1st, 2014 Fred is survived by his wife of 40 Call 508-885-9537 for tickets. years Jill Ann (Giard) Talevi; a son Alfred J.; foster brother Robert B. Hagberg; and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Fred graduated from Assumption In Loving Memory Preparatory School and received Brenda Kresco a Bachelor of Science in Civil December 21, 1973 ~ August 23, 2013 Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1970. He achieved the In Loving Memory rank of Captain in the United Stated Marine Corps and is a Vietnam War 1st year anniversary Christine A. Hansen Veteran. Fred worked as a construc- August 10, 1984 - August 22, 2003 tion cost estimator for his entire In life we loved you dearly career. Before starting his own con- In God’s garden up above stands a rose sulting firm, Fred Talevi, Construction In death we love you still we dearly love. She stands with petals open Cost Consultants, he worked for R.H. In our hearts you have a place wide watered by the tears we’ve cried. White Construction Co. No other one can fill Her fragrance fills our lives each day. and the Gilbane Building Company. Locked in our hearts she will always stay. Since 2006 Fred has been a partner in It broke our hearts to lose you the Construction Consulting firm of But you did not go alone Eleven year anniversary mass Talevi and Haesche, LLC. For a part of us went with you Sunday August 24th, 2014 8:00 am An outdoorsman, Fred especially loved trout fishing and bird hunting The day God took you home. Mary Queen of The Rosary Church over his Springer and Brittany hunting Maple St., Spencer. dogs. Thank you to everyone for your continuing support Calling hours were held Friday, and prayers. Sadly Missed by friends and family. Aug. 15, in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Love Mom 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield, MA, The Grady Family 01535. A memorial mass will be cele- 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service Friday, Sept. 19. Donation: $8 per adult, offered for listings for government, Tuesday, Aug. 26 SPENCER $5 per child under 12. Take out avail- educational and non-profit organiza- able! NORTH BROOKFIELD tions. Send all calendar listings and First Congregational Church, Sponsored by the “Friends” happenings by mail to Editor Adam 207 Main St., Spencer. Sept. 11, 2001 of NBCOA. To benefit your Senior Theatre Guild of North Brookfield Minor at Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box Service of Remembrance & Spiritual Center. Tickets at the Senior Center, Auditions for “Oliver!” – Tuesday, Aug. 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at Renewal, 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11. 508-867-0220. 26 and Thursday, Aug. 28, 7-9 p.m.: We (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to aminor@ The First Congregational Church of are back! The Theatre Guild of North stonebridgepress.com. Please write “cal- Spencer, United Church of Christ, will Brookfield is excited to announce endar” in the subject line. All calendar be holding a Service of Remembrance upcoming auditions for our fall pro- ONGOING EVENTS listings must be submitted by 3 p.m. on & Spiritual Renewal for the victims of duction of “Oliver!” Tuesday, Aug. 26 Friday to be published in the following 9/11/2001. All religious denominations NORTH BROOKFIELD and Thursday, Aug. 28, from 7-9 p.m. Friday’s edition. We will print such list- are welcome to attend. For more infor- at the North Brookfield Elementary ings as space allows. mation please call the office Monday There will be free weekly Parent/ School Auditorium. The show will be through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Child Programs from 9 to 11 a.m. staged on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. All age levels (noon). Fridays and Wednesdays at the North and genders are welcome! Please be Brookfield Elementary School, New Saturday, Aug. 23 prepared to read from the script, sing BROOKFIELD School Road, North Brookfield. The WEST BROOKFIELD and dance. Attendance is not required program runs on school calendar and for both audition nights unless other- Community members who have closes for vacation and inclement wise requested. Looking forward to Lobster Dinner, Saturday, Aug. experienced the death of a loved one weather according to North Brookfield seeing you all at audition nights! 23, 6 p.m. Methodist Church, West are invited to attend our GriefShare School calendar. This free program is Brookfield, $25 per person. Pre-paid support group. This program fea- sponsored by the Spencer, Wachusett, reservation required. Call 508-867-3002. tures Biblical teaching that focuses North and East Brookfield Coordinated Limited seating, call early. Saturday, Aug. 30 on encouragement, comfort and hope Family Grant in partnership with in grieving. GriefShare will be held the North Brookfield Elementary CHARLTON NORTH BROOKFIELD on Thursdays for 12 weeks total, School. Funded by the Massachusetts beginning Sept. 11 at the Brookfield Department of Early Education and The 11th Annual USO Benefit Golf Free Yoga Class at Embrace Life Congregational Church, 8 Common Care. For more information, please Tournament – Saturday, Aug. 30, 7:30 Today Yoga – Saturday, Aug. 23: St., Brookfield, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. call CFCE at 508-885-2934 or e-mail a.m. The USO supports our brave Embrace Life Today Yoga, on Main Registration fee of $15 will cover the [email protected]. military with many morale support Street, North Brookfield, offers yoga cost of a workbook. This ministry is activities. We are looking forward to classes Monday through Wednesday a collaboration of both E. Brookfield The North Brookfield North Crafty support the efforts of the USO and each week during the summer. Please Baptist Church and the Brookfield Christians meet every Saturday from our troops with our 11th Annual Golf visit www.embracelifetoday.com for Congregational Church. For questions, 10 a.m. to noon in the parsonage of the Tournament. The tournament is at complete schedule. Sign up for four- please call 508-867-6262 or 508-867-7725. First Congregational Church of North Bay Path, 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. week sessions or drop in welcome. Brookfield. If you knit, crochet, cross- shotgun start. $80 per person ($320 Free Yoga Classes will be offered on stitch or do any other kind of portable per foursome), checks made payable Saturday, Aug. 23, in the morning. craft, come and craft with us! It is open to Bay Path Golf Course. Registration Saturday, Sept. 13 Come stretch, breathe, and relax. Call to everyone — every skill level, every includes 18 holes and a meal. Golf 978-257-8413 or e-mail embracelifeto- NORTH BROOKFIELD craft, every age. For more information, carts are extra and must be reserved [email protected]. contact Ashley Ottman at (484) 213-1750 in advance (call Bay Path at 508-867- Second Chance Animal Shelter or e-mail to [email protected]. 8161 to reserve your cart). For more Animal Weekend – Saturday and info, call Mark Morin at 508-867-9394, Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14: Sign up it will The North Brookfield Historical Monday, Aug. 25 or email Mark at MarkAMorin@aol. be here before you know it! Join us for Society Museum will be open from com. Additionally, we are looking for NORTH BROOKFIELD one or both days of Animal Weekend, 9 a.m. to noon on the first and third hole sponsors, $50 or more per hole. Sept. 13 and 14. If you love to bicycle Saturdays of the month through To sponsor a hole, please make check NBES Kindergartners, Meet Your or want to ride your motorcycle for a October. Special appointments will payable to the USO. Lastly, we are Teacher! – Monday, Aug. 25, 1-2:15 p.m.: cause, join our Paws and Pedals on Sat. be arranged whenever possible. For accepting donations of gift certificates This time is for students only. Parents Sept. 13. If you want to join a profes- details and updates, please visit http:// and other raffle items. You can mail are asked to bring their child and leave sionally timed 5k or 10k run or would northbrookfieldhistoricalsociety. them to us, or we can pick them up. them with their teacher as an adjust- enjoy a leisurely 2 mile walk with wordpress.com. Please call Mark Morin at 508-867-9634. ment time in an effort to prepare them or without your dog to help support for the first day of school. Please arrive Second Chance, join our Run Walk Weekly Bible Study classes, open at 1 p.m., and return promptly at 2:15 Wag on Sept. 14. In addition there are to all interested persons, are being p.m., when you may pick up your child Sunday, Aug. 31 raffles, food, and other fun things at offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at in their kindergarten classroom. both of these events. Don’t miss out! the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- NORTH BROOKFIELD For details go on our website at www. day Saints, 108 New Braintree Road, secondchanceanimals.org and sign up North Brookfield. The study will focus Ryan W. Woods Memorial Golf today to join us and help homeless on the New Testament in the King Tournament — Sunday, Aug. 31, pets! James Bible. For more information, 2 p.m.: Chicken BBQ & Family Fun call 774-289-6068. Day to follow at the N.B. Sportsman Brookfield Orchards Harvest Craft Club, $15 per adult including BBQ & Fair – Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. WEST BROOKFIELD Bands, children under 10, $5, including to 4 p.m.: 12 Lincoln Road, North hamburger or hot dog w/chips and Brookfield. Local artisans, crafters The Merriam-Gilbert Public Library soda. Live Entertainment: Tequila and vendors displaying their hand- in West Brookfield is hosting “Lawyer Mockingbird, The Big Gunz, All Folked made items, artwork, services and For a Night” at 6:30 p.m. on the Up w/special guests! Children’s activi- goodies. Also apple picking, hayrides, first Thursday of the month. Local ties include pony rides, bouncy house, cider donuts, music, snack bar and Counselors at Law, James and Tom face painting, spin art, contests and playground. For more information, Hoffey, will offer assistance with civil/ more! Tickets sold at Still Harts Café, call (508) 867-6858. legal situations and answer related Statz Bar & Grille, Bob’s Deli or by call- situations. All are welcome to attend. ing Jackie Lemieux 508-615-9833, Cory This is a free program. Tetreault 508-344-7596, Marshall Smith 774-200-0645. Proceeds will go to Ryan’s Friday, Sept. 19 Holy Protection Orthodox Chapel, son, Thomas J. Woods. Golf portion is NORTH BROOKFIELD a mission of St. George Orthodox full, but you may put your name on a Cathedral in Worcester, will be host- wait list. Cash bar/no coolers/no pets. A “Friends” Friendly Fun Fundraiser ing a regular “Inquirer’s Night” for North Brookfield Senior Center, 29 where visitors may listen to a short Forest St., Spaghetti Supper, 6 p.m., introduction to the ancient faith of Thursday, Sept. 11 Orthodox Christianity and ask any questions that they may have. Come to the Chapel, located at 280 New Braintree Road in West Brookfield, on Fridays at 7 p.m. The Inquirer’s session is preceded by the service of Vespers, to which everyone is invited also. For more information please call Help Father Walter Smith at 617-932-9726 or Paulette Masterjohn at 774-253-6835.

The Toddler Play Group for children ages birth to 4 years meets Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Room at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library, Wanted 3 West Main St., West Brookfield. The first half hour will be free play. During the second half hour, the librarian will lead the group with songs, finger plays, and stories. Just drop in, no registra- tion is necessary. Note: Will end Dec. Advertising 17 and will resume Feb. 4. WARREN

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Main St., Spencer, will be open from 8 Come and enjoy some good food, good vnacarenetwork.org or call 888-663- BROOKFIELD a.m. to noon on Wednesdays; from 8 people and hopefully win a little. 3688, ext. 5603. a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Music Time with Ms. Renee Coro Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on The VNA Care Network and Hospice EAST BROOKFIELD at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Fridays. For more information, call is holding a free Keep Well Clinic to Merrick Public Library, 2 Lincoln St., 508-885-2149. residents 60 and older from 11 a.m. to The East Brookfield Baptist Church Brookfield. All ages welcome to attend, 1 p.m., at the Spencer Fish and Game invites all senior citizens (ladies and no sign-up is necessary, free snacks Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, Club on Mechanic Street. Local resi- gentlemen) to a Community Lunch at and juice served. This program is 10 Meadow Road, Spencer every dents may have their blood pressure 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of funded by the Jeppson Memorial Fund Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The checked and learn about health con- the month in Fellowship Hall. Lunch for Brookfield, Greater Worcester first game starts at 6:30 p.m. Along cerns. Blood sugar, weight monitoring will be soup, sandwich and a light Community Foundation. with our regular games we feature and other health assessments may also dessert. This will be followed by a time two winner take all games, two 50/50 be available. VNA Care Network and of fellowship and games concluding SPENCER games and two progressive jackpot Hospice clinics are funded in part by with a devotional just before 2 p.m. games with payout’s of $600 and $500 the United Way, local boards of health, Reservations are encouraged. Call 508- The Economy Shop at the First respectively. Good food and soft bev- private foundations. For up-to-date 867-7725. Congregational Church of Spencer, 207 erages are available at Judy’s Kitchen. clinic information please visit www. 30th A wise man once said… Anniversary “A man who stops Dr. Van’s advertising to save money is Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by like a man who stops a clock Harrington Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation And to save time.” The Southbridge Rotary Club – Henry Ford Tournament Date: September 10, 2014 Tee Off Time 9:00 To advertise in any of Stonebridge Press’ Raceway Golf Club in Thompson, CT local community newspapers* Player slots are $125. Openings Available. call June at (508) 909-4062 Form a team of 4 or allow us to make a team for you or drop her an email at Gift Donations Includes: Hot coffee and pastries Certificates [email protected] Welcome! A delicious prime rib or chicken dinner Lively awards ceremony Needed! Be wise and advertise! Every golfer receives a prize! Hole in one wins a car! *In Massachusetts *In Connecticut 4 holes with prizes! Spencer New Leader Putnam Villager All proceeds go to the Harrington Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Program and the Charlton Villager Thompson Villager Southbridge Rotary’s High School Scholarship program. Sturbridge Villager Killingly Villager For more info or a donation please call Judy Flannery at 508-765-2290. Auburn News Woodstock Villager Please come and have the time of your life and help Webster Times out two great local causes! Blackstone Valley Tribune Southbridge Evening News

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 AUGUST 29, 30, 31, Vendor 8x10 space $25 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Family style baked chicken Blue Man Group SEPTEMBER 1 Contact Roberta: Hillcrest Country Club with fries, pasta & marinara Live in Boston 126th Annual Spencer Fair [email protected] 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA sauce, salad and rolls Trip sponsored by Gates open at 10 a.m. 508-892-9822 Adults: $11.75 EastConn Midway Rides Thurs 5-9 ONGOING Children under 10: $6.75 Tickets and bus trip: $84 and Fri. 12-4 Wise Guys Team Trivia American Legion Tuttle Post Call 860-779-3770 or Ride for one price Cruising for Charity Every Tuesday, #279 eastconn.org/continuinged New vendors, Car Show 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA to register new entertainment Wednesday nights at Klem’s Cady’s Tavern 508-832-2701 News events, LOTS of food! Starts June 4th through 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) Annual Pig Roast Demo Dwerby Fri. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27th Chepachet, RI Trivia Night Spencer Fish and Game Club New this year: Truck 117 West Main St., 401-568-41 02 at The Stomping Ground 155 Mechanic St., Tug of Wars on Sunday and Spencer, MA Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Spencer, MA Burnouts on Mon. View the full schedule at Open Mic at Coriander Cafe 132 Main St., Putnam, CT Open to the public Free parking www.klemsonline.com Free, bring your instrument 860-928-7900 Tickets on sale at 4 days of family fun! Last Sunday of every month Also, live music the club until Visit www.spencerfair.org Free Community Yoga 192 Eastford, Rd., Eastford, CT five nights a week August 9th for more info with Judy Daviau 860-315-7691 (Wed.-Sun.) For more information Every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. call 508-885-5925 MONDAY, SEPT. 8 Cash donations accepted Karaoke Klem’s Farmers Market 6:00 p.m. for P.A.W.S. Every Friday and Saturday Starts June 4th through Annual Drover’s Roast Cardio Dance Fit and nonperishable 8 p.m.-12 Oct. 25th North Brookfield Sportsman’s beginner classes starting food collected for In the Veterans Lounge Satrudays from Club at Muscle Max Gym Daily Bread Public invited 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 20 Boynton Rd., North 109 Connecticut Ave., Strong Bodies/Strong Mind American Legion Tuttle Post Fruits, vegetables, baked Brookfield, MA Danielson, CT 112 Main St., Putnam, CT #279 goods,plants, specialty gifts $25 pp adults by Lisa Marie Burton 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA and more! Kids under 12 $12 Email for info: Farmers Market 508-832-2701 Contact For tickets call dancefitwithlisamarie@ at Frog Rock Rest Stop [email protected] Paul Thompson 508-867-7272 gmail.com Every Wednesday Karaoke and Dance Party or Larry Underwood from 3-6 p.m. Every Thursday and Saturday Trap Shooting at Noon 508-867-7855 SATURDAY, Rte. 44, Eastford, CT Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke Every Sunday SEPTEMBER 13 860-942-0131 Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Spencer Fish & THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Third Annual Prouty Live Country Music Game Club 6-8 p.m. 5K Challenge and Art Exhibit Every other Friday at 9 p.m. 155 Mechanic St., Reception featuring 1-Mile Family Run/Walk Pathos at Silver Circle Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar Spencer, MA Stop the Violence Against Cash prizes, Raffle Prizes, Gallery 35 Rte. 171, Women, an installation by Medals Sept. 4-28 South Woodstock, CT Trap Shooting at 1 p.m. Giancarlo Beltrame Register at Main St., Putnam, CT 860-963-1230 Every Saturday at the Empty Spaces Project www.prouty5K.com For info: Spencer Fish and Game Club 114 Main St., Putnam, CT Sponsored by MHPI, Inc. [email protected] Live Entertainment 155 Mechanic St., Sponsored by Soroptimist 860-928-2900 Friday Night Spencer, MA International Harvest Craft Fair Hexmark Tavern at Salem For more info contact 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Roadhouse Blues Jam Cross Inn Running on Thursdays [email protected] Brookfield Orchards Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. 260 West Main St., Horseshoes and Trap Shooting 12 Lincoln Rd Cady’s Tavern West Brookfield, MA 6 p.m. North Brookfield, MA 2168 Putnam Pike, 508-867-2345 Spencer Fish and Game Club Chepachet, RI www.salemcrossinn.com 155 Mechanic St., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 401-568-4102 Spencer, MA Brimfield Elementary School Every Thursday is Holiday Craft Fair Trivia Night Chicken Night 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL time and place of the sale in order to The land with buildings there on sit- Other terms to be announced at the ESTATE qualify as a bidder (the mortgage hold- uated in East Brookfield, Worcester sale. 654 Old Douglas Road er and its designee are exempt from County on the northerly side of BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC Warren, MA this requirement); high bidder must the road leading from Sturbridge 270 Farmington Avenue By virtue and in execution of the Power sign a Memorandum of Sale upon Center to Brookfield and which road Farmington, CT 06032 of Sale contained in a certain mortgage acceptance of bid and tender deposit skirts the northerly edge of Lake Attorney for Freedom Mortgage given by Witold Jozef Urban to the of $5,000.00 in cash or by certified or Quacumquasit or South Pond, so Corporation dba Jefferson Home Webster First Federal Credit Union bank treasurer’s check. The balance called and more particular bounded Mortgage and Loan dated June 19, 2008 and recorded is to be paid in cash or by certified or and described as follows: Present Holder of the Mortgage with the Worcester District Registry bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check Being Lots ten (10) and eleven (11) (860) 677-2868 of Deeds in Book 43006, Page 290 within thirty (30) days thereafter to on a plan entitled “Mitchell’s Grove” Aug. 22, 2014 of which mortgage the undersigned be deposited with Kevin M. David, located at Lake Quacumquasit, East Aug. 29, 2014 is the present holder for breaching Esquire, 271 Greenwood Street, Brookfield Massachusetts, owned Sept. 5, 2014 conditions of said mortgage and for Worcester, MA 01607. A foreclosure and developed by Arthur Mitchell, the purpose of foreclosing, the same deed will be delivered upon payment dated June 24, 1932, and recorded PUBLIC NOTICE will be sold at Public Auction, on the of the balance due. The description with the Worcester District Deeds, August 5, 2014 premises described in said mortgage of the premises in said mortgage shall Plan Book 71, Plan 16. On Friday June 6, 2014 the Town on the 5th day of September, 2014 at control in the event of an error in this Being the same premises conveyed of Brookfield voted to amend the 11:00 A.M. at the mortgaged premises publication. Other terms, if any, to be to Robert L Wirick and Pearl H Wirick Town’s zoning by-law presented by of 654 Old Douglas Road, Warren, announced at the sale by deed dated August 31, 1960 and the Brookfield Planning Board to add Massachusetts, all and singular, the WEBSTER FIRST FEDERAL recorded with the Worcester County Registered Marijuana Dispensary as a premises conveyed by said mortgage, CREDIT UNION Registry of Deeds Book 4136 Page permitted use, subject to Special Permit and therein described as follows: Present Holder of Said Mortgage 494. by the Planning Board, through the The land in Warren, Worcester By Its Attorney, Parcel Two establishment of a Medical Marijuana County, Massachusetts, bounded and Kevin M. David The land in East Brookfield, Overlay District. The Attorney General described as follows: 271 Greenwood Street Worcester County, Massachusetts, approved this by-law on July 15, 2014. BEGINNING at a maple tree on the P.O. Box 70505 situated on the northeasterly side To view these by-laws and town meet- easterly side of the Old Warren Road Worcester, MA 01607 of South Street #2 (also known as ing action in their entirety please go to and running: Dated: August 8, 15 and 22, 2014 Lake Road) and being Lot #12 as public notices at www.mytowngovern- THENCE easterly along line of land of Aug. 8, 2014 numbered and shown on a plan ment.org, www.brookfieldma.us or the one Beeman about nine (9) rods to a Aug. 15, 2014 of land entitled, “Mitchell’s Grove, Town Hall exterior bulletin board, the brook; Aug. 22, 2014 Located at Lake Quacumquasit, Brookfield Post Office bulletin board THENCE southerly along said brook East Brookfield Mass. owned and the Merrick Public Library. about fifty-four and two tenths (54.2) Town of West Brookfield and developed by Arthur Mitchell, Michael P. Seery rods; Zoning Board of Appeals June 24, 1932, E.A. Chamberlain, Town Clerk THENCE westerly by land of one A public hearing will be held on Engr.” which plan is recorded with Aug. 15, 2014 Coney to said road; Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 6:40 Worcester County Registry of Deeds Aug. 22, 2014 THENCE northerly by said Road to the p.m. at the West Brookfield Town in Plan Book 71, Plan 16, more par- place of beginning. Hall, to act on an application for a ticularly bounded and described as (SEAL) BEING the same premises conveyed Special Permit for Craig and Kimberly follows: COMMONWEALTH OF to grantor by deed dated November 29, Moran for the property located at 121 Beginning at the southwesterly comer MASSACHUSETTS 2007 and recorded in the Worcester New Braintree Road, West Brookfield. of Lot #11 on the northerly side of LAND COURT District Registry of Deeds in Book The applicant wishes to build a car South Street #2 (Lake Road) at the DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL 42134, Page 145. port/ shed at the above pre-exist- southeasterly corner of the other land COURT The said premises will be sold ing nonconforming property in Rural of the said Robert L. Wirick, et. ux. 14 MISC 485222 subject to and with the benefit of Residential District requires a variance (Parcel One above); ORDER OF NOTICE all restrictions, easements, improve- as per sections, (et al). Dimensional Thence north 34 degrees, 45’ east TO: ments, outstanding tax titles, mort- Requirements, §4.2. A Special along said other land of Wirick, et. ux. ALAN K. SWANSON, gages, liens, rights of tenants and Permit is required under section -1.52 102.28 feet to land now or formerly of and to all persons entitled to the ben- parties in possession, unpaid taxes, Nonconforming Structures, §a. (et al). Victor Guerin; efit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief municipal liens and other public taxes, The public is invited to attend. Thence south 55 degrees 57’ east Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: assessments or liens, having priority Renee Adams White along said land now or formerly of Nationstar Mortgage LLC claiming over the mortgage described herein, if Aug. 15, 2014 Guerin, 50 feet to land now or formerly to have an interest in a mortgage any. The above described lot is sold Aug. 22, 2014 of Charles H. Hebert, et. ux; covering real property in Spencer, subject to the requirements of the Title Thence south 34 degrees, 45” east numbered 61 BROWNING POND V standards for subsurface sewerage NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE along said land now or formerly of ROAD, given by: Alan K. Swanson disposal system 310CMR 15.00 et al. OF REAL ESTATE Hebert, 102.28 feet to the northeast- to Mortgage Electronic Registration The Mortgagee reserves the Premises: 168 South Pond Road, East erly side of South Street #2 (Lake Systems, Inc. as nominee for Lendia, right to postpone the sale to a later Brookfield, Massachusetts Road); Inc., dated August 1, 2006, and record- date by public proclamation at the time Thence north fifty five degrees, 57” ed in the Worcester County (Worcester and date appointed for the sale and to By virtue and in execution of the Power west along the northeasterly side District) Registry of Deeds in Book further postpone at any adjourned sale of Sale contained in a certain mortgage of South Street #2 (Lake Road), 50 39504, at Page 144, and now held date by public proclamation at the time given by Justin Bigos aka Justin D. feet to the point of beginning. by assignment, has/have filed with and date appointed for the adjourned Bigos and Melinda Ivanits to Mortgage Being the same premises conveyed this court a complaint for determi- sale date. Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., to Robert L Wirick and Pearl H Wirick nation of Defendant’s/Defendants’ In the event that the suc- as nominee for Freedom Mortgage by deed dated October 11, 1960 Servicemembers status. If you now cessful bidder at the foreclosure sale Corporation dba Jefferson Home and recorded with the Worcester are, or recently have been, in the active shall default in purchasing the within Mortgage and Loan, said mortgage County Registry of Deeds Book military service of the United States of described property according to the dated 7/2/2009, and recorded in the 4147 Page 251 America, then you may be entitled to terms of the Notice of Sale and/or the Worcester County (Worcester District) The description of the property that the benefits of the Servicemembers terms of the Memorandum of Sale Registry of Deeds, in Book 44534 at appears in the mortgage to be fore- Civil Relief Act. If you object to a fore- agreement executed at the time of the Page 64 and now held by Freedom closed shall control in the event of a closure of the above-mentioned prop- foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves Mortgage Corporation dba Jefferson typographical error in this publication. erty on that basis, then you or your the right, but not the obligation, to sell Home Mortgage and Loan by virtue of For Mortgagors’ Title see deed dated attorney must file a written appearance the property by Foreclosure Deed to an assignment from Mortgage Electronic 5/28/2009, and recorded in Book 44534 and answer in this court at Three the second highest bidder provided Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee at Page 61 with the Worcester County Pemberton Square, Boston, MA that the second highest bidder shall for Freedom Mortgage Corporation dba (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds. 02108 on or before Sept 15, 2014 or deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorney, Jefferson Home Mortgage and Loan, its TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will you will be forever barred from claim- Kevin M. David, Esquire, the amount of successors and/or assigns to Freedom be sold and conveyed subject to all ing that you are entitled to the benefits the required deposit as set forth here- Mortgage Corporation dba Jefferson liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax of said Act. in within three (3) working days after Home Mortgage and Loan dated April titles, municipal liens and assessments, Witness, Judith C. Cutler, written notice of default of the previous 23, 2013 and recorded May 2, 2013 if any, which take precedence over the Chief Justice of said Court on August highest bidder, and the balance of the in the Worcester County (Worcester said mortgage above described. 1, 2014 sale price shall be paid by certified or District) Registry of deeds in Book FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars Attest: bank check by the purchaser, and the 50831 Page 245, for breach of the of the purchase price must be paid in Deborah J. Patterson deed shall be delivered to said second conditions in said mortgage and for the cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s Recorder highest bidder, within twenty-nine (29) purpose of foreclosing the same, will be or cashier’s check at the time and place 25511.32 (Swanson) FEI # days of such notice. sold at Public Auction on September 15, of the sale by the purchaser. The bal- 1078.00516 08/22/2014, TERMS OF SALE: Cash, 2014 at 10:00 am Local Time upon the ance of the purchase price shall be paid Aug. 22, 2014 cashier’s or certified check in the sum premises, all and singular the premises in cash, certified check, bank treasur- of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars described in said mortgage, to wit: er’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) as a deposit must be shown at the Parcel One days after the date of sale. LOOK DAD! I’m in the paper!! Order your photo reprint today, Call Stonebridge Press for details (508)764-4325 All at great prices! 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ON DEPOSIT SOLDSOLD NEW PRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE WEBSTER – 41 Rawson Rd! WEBSTER - 64 Old Douglas Rd! WEBSTER – 890 School St! 6 Rm Cape! WEBSTER – 19 Crosby St! Remodeled! 7 WEBSTER – 41 Klebart Ave! DUDLEY – 2 Britlee’s Way! Brand WEBSTER – 27 Cushing Rd! WEBSTER – 15 Slater St! Ideal 2 Family! Country Kit w/Ceramic Tile Center Isl! Rms! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Floor Plan! Convenient! Immaculate 6 Rm Colonial! Conveniently Located 8 Rm Colonial! 7 Rm Antique Farmhouse! Custom Split Entry Cape! Over 1 5/5 Rooms! 3/3 Bedrooms! Updated New 8 Rm 2,500’ Colonial on 7 Acres! 2.4 Acres! Beautiful Stone Walls! Acre of Privacy! 6 Rms! Cathedral Glass Door Pantry! Slider to Trex Deck! New Granite Kit w/Tile Backsplash! New 3 Bdrms! GLEAMING HARDWOOD Applianced Granite Kit! Gas Frplcd SS Appliance Kit w/Island! Gas Frplc Baths!Conveniently Located! Identical Appliances! French Doors to Deck! 1st Flr Fam Rm w/Ceiling Fan, Slider to Deck! Country Kit! Beamed Liv Rm w/ Ceilings! 3 Bdrms! Master Suite Floor Plan! Natural Woodwork! Wall to Formal Din Rm & Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 FLOORS! Cabinet Packed Kit! Frplc Liv Great Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! Formal Frplc! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! w/Bath! 2 Full Baths! Detached 2 Bdrms! Master w/Hrdwds! Full Bath w/ Master w/Master Bath & Walk-in Closet! Rm! 1.5 Baths! 1st Flr Laundry! Relaxing Din & Liv Rms w/Crowns & Chair Rails! Din & Liv Rms w/Crown Moldings & Wall Carpeting Over Hardwoods! 2 Car New Gas Furnace, Water Heater, Windows! Hrdwds! 4 Bdrms! Master w/Walk-in 34X36 Garage! Work Shop! Car Garage w/500sq.ft. Loft - Detached Garage! Off Street Parking! Dble Sinks, Linen Closet & Skylight! 1.5 Screen Porch! Recent Roof! Replacement 4 Bdrms! Master Suite! 2.5 Baths! Tile, Updated Electrical! Recent Roof! $5,000 Closet, Full Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 2 Horse Stalls! Electric Fence! “Man Town”! Separate Utilities! $184,900.00 Baths! Walkout Lower Level w/Laundry! for Closing Costs! $179,900.00 Windows! Vinyl Sided! 1 Car Garage! Hrdwds & Wall to Wall! C/Air! LP Gas $399,900.00 $239,900.00 Minutes to Rt. 395! $219,900.00 Move Right In! $198,900.00 Heat! 2 Car Garage! $399,900.00 2 Car Garage! $259,900.00 SIMILARSIMILAR NEWNEW CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION

ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ON DEPOSIT SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING UXBRIDGE – 51 High St! 3 Family! 6/4/3 WEBSTER – 6 McGovern! Hospital CHARLTON – Lot 13 Hannah’s Way! THOMPSON – 46 Center St! 1,824’ 6 Rm THOMPSON - QUADDICK DEEDED DOUGLAS– 25 Fairbanks Ct! 6 Room DOUGLAS - 46 Hemlock St! WEBSTER – 52 Ash St! 6 Rm Cape Near! Ideal 5 Rm Ranch! Remodeled Kit - Gentleman’s Farm! 2.44 Acres! New w/Dormer! Updated Granite Kit w/ Rms! 3/1/1 Bdrms! 1.5/1/1 Baths! Exceptional New Construction! 2,760’! 9 Rms! Country Ranch! Farmer’s Porch! 1 Acre! ACCESS Across the Street! 37 Breaults Cape! Set on 2+ Acres! Kit w/Center Grounds! Pride of Ownership! Great Owner Cabinets, Granite, Hrdwds & Appliances! Built 2011! Open Floor Plan! Front to Back Landing! Swim, Fish, Canoe, Kayak, Island! Din Rm w/Hardwood Floor! 3 Appl. Granite Kit w/Beamed Ceiling! Appliances! Remodeled Bath w/Tile Din Area w/Cabinetry, Granite & Hrdwds! Granite Kit! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Suite! Din Rm w/Built-ins! Liv Rm! Fam Rm Flr! Country Liv Rm! 1st Flr Bdrm or Occupier! Main House - 3 Bedrooms! Level Clear Span! Gleaming Hrdwds Throughout! Etc! 4 Plus Rm Expandable Cape! Yr Bedrooms! 2 Baths! 38X38’ Detached Private Back Yard! Off Street Parking! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds & Frplc w/Gas Insert! 2.5 Baths! 20x20 Fam Rm! Hardwoods! Applianced Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Brick Rd Living or Ideal 2nd Home! 12x38 Heated Garage! Listed by Another, w/Sliders to Flower Gardens! 5 Den! 3/4 Bdrms! Carpet Over Wood Fam Rm! Master w/Walk-in Closet! Both 2x6 Construction! Central Air! Trex Bdrms! 2 Baths! 2 Stall Horse Barn Flrs! 3 Season Porch! 2 Z Oil Heat! Separate Utilities! Town Services! Easy Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Tile Bath! Furnace, Hearth! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Full Deck! Appliance Eat-in Kit! 2 Bdrms! SOLD By Century21 Lake Realty! Access to Stores & Highways! Great Decking! 2 Car Gagage! 1+ Acre! Baths! 1st Flr Laundry! Buderus Furnace! Full Basement! Recent Furnace! $272,000.00 w/Attached Workshop/Tack Rm! 3 Newer Furnace, Roof & Siding! Shed! Windows, Gutters, Siding, Shutters 2012! Garages W/Loft! $324,900.00 Town Services! $199,900.00 Mortgage Helper! $279,000.00 Garages! 1/2 Acre! $259,900.00 $389,900.00 $229,900.00 $174,900.00

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER – 25-27 Granite St! 5 WEBSTER – 6 LeBouef Lane! WEBSTER – 30 Houghton St! 8 Rm THOMPSON – 1496 Riverside Dr! WEBSTER – 78-81 N. Main St! 5 DUDLEY – 6 Charlton Rd! Young NORTHBRIDGE – 124 Quarry Road! WEBSTER – 1075 School St! 7 Rm Young 7 Rm Colonial! 1.9 Acres! 28’ Unit – 4 Apartments Plus a Commercial Units w/3 Bay Garage Plus 27 Granite, Gorgeous Ranch Style Condo! 5 Rms – Cape! Eat-in Country Kitchen Opening Spacious 6 Rm Ranch! Great View Ranch! Eat-in Kit w/SS Appliances! Frplc 7 Rm Ranch w/Open Flr Plan! Farmers Porch! New Carpet & Paint Space! Fully Rented! Off Street Parking! Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! a Separate Building for Extra Income! 1,495’! Custom Granite Kit! Applianced! to the Living Rm with Hardwood Floor! of Webster Lake! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Throughout! Tile Kit w/Breakfast Nook! Many Updates! Separate Utilities! Vinyl History of Making Money, Gross Rents of Open Din Rm! Spacious Liv Rm w/Gas Family Rm out to the Deck! 2 First Floor Liv Rm w/Hrdwds, Bow Window & Tile Bath! Den! Office/Study! Lower Level Sided and Replacement Windows! Rear Cathedral Ceiling Applianced Kit w/ $39K/Year! Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Liv & Din Rms w/Hrdwd Flrs! 3 Bdrms! Island! Recess Lighting! 3 Bdrms! Frplc! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Baths! Bedrooms w/Hardwoods! First Floor Recessed Lighting! Fully Appliance Playroom w/Frplc, 2nd Full Bath! Workshop Master Bath w/Dual Vanities & Jacuzzi Building Has Multi Stall Garage with Covers Water Bill! All Currently Rented! Foyer w/Hrdwds! Full Basement for Full Bath! 2 Second Floor Bedrooms Kit! Din Rm & Fam Rm! 1st Flr Area! Garage! ING Pool! Trex Deck! Fenced Tub! 2.5 Tiled Baths! 23’ Fam Rm! C/Air! One Free Standing Apartment that Has 2 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level! Remodeled w/Many Upgrades! Separate Expansion! Gas Heat! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! w/Hardwoods! Second Full Bath! New Laundry! Carport for 2 Cars! 1/2 Acre Yard! Newer Roof, Siding, Windows! Town Handicap Accessibility, Nice Floor Plan! C/Air! 27’ AG Pool! 2 Car Detached Utilities! Contractor Owned, it Shows! 2 Car Garage! AGPool! $5,000 Towards $219,900.00 $289,000.00 Roof! 2 Car Garage! $219,900.00 Lot! $189,900.00 Services! $214,900.00 Closing! $259,900.00 Garage! $229,900.00 $239,000.00

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING CHARLTON – 15 Lindsey Lane! 10 Rm, MILLBURY – Ramshorn 102’ SUTTON – RAMSHORN POND! SUTTON – RAMSHORN WATERFRONT! MILLBURY – RAMSHORN POND! 125’ DOUGLAS – 23 Yew St! 8 Rm Gambrel! SOUTHBRIDGE – 15 Kingsley St! 2 SOUTHBRIDGE – 24 Lynn Lane! 5+ 2914’ Colonial! 1.15 Acres! 44’ In Ground Waterfront! 11 Bayberry Lane! 3,400’ Incredible Sunsets! Western Expo! 70’ Shoreline! 1.29 Acres! Cove Location Waterfront! Western Exposure! Beautiful 3.19 Acres! Country Kit! LP Frplcd Liv & Family! Extremely Well Kept! 6/6 Rms! Rm Split! On a Cul De Sac! Liv Rm w/ Pool! 2 Story Grand Foyer! 9’ Ceilings! Custom 8+ Rm Colonial! 2.5 Story Grand Panoramic Water Views! 5 Rm Yr Rd with Western Exposure! Incredible Sunsets and Water Views! Half Acre Plus Fam Rm! Hrdwds Throughout! 26x26 Fam 3/3 Bdrms! Each Approx 1,100’! The Major Hrdwds & Ceiling Fan! Applianced Kit w/ Granite Eat-in Kit w/Isl, Breakfast Bar, Entry! 9’ Ceilings! Granite Kit! Lake Facing Ranch! 172’ Waterfront! Liv Rm w/Stone Sunsets! 5 Rooms! 2 Bedrooms! 2nd Lot! Nice 4 Room Year Round Ranch! Rm w/Cathedral, Skylights, Wet Bar, Slider Updates Are Done! Upgraded Electrical, 2 Breakfast Bar & Tile Flr! 3 Bdrms w/Wall SS Appliances, Open Floor Plan! Frplc Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms – 2 Lake Facing – Frplc & Cathedral Ceiling! Knotty Pine Home? Renovate? Build Your Waterfront Fireplaced Cathedral Ceiling Living Room! to Treks 2 Level Deck & IG Pool! 1st Flr Recent Furnaces! Replacement Windows! to Wall Carpets! Full Bath w/Ceramic Tile Fam Rm! Din Rm w/Tray Ceiling! Liv Both w/Full Baths! Master Suite! Library! Kit! 2 Bdrms! Lake Facing Porch & Deck! Dream! Full Recreational Pond! Ski, 2 Bedrooms! Full Bath! Laundry! Windows 08, Deck 09, Recent Vinyl Siding! Blow-in Insulation from Mass Floor! Expandable Lower Level w/Brick Rm w/Hrdwds! Office! 4 Bdrms & 2.5 Lower Level w/2nd Kit/14 Seat Bar! 3.5 Detached 2 Car Garage! 2.67Acres! 2nd Sail, Fish, Enjoy a Midnight Cruise! $349,900.00 Pool Liner & Filter! Garage for 3 Cars! Save! The Hard Work Is Done! Don’t Miss Hearth! Replacement Windows! Shed! Baths! Master Suite! A/C! 3 Car Garage! Baths! C/Air! Frplcd Gazebo w/A/C! Garage! Home? Renovate? Build Your Waterfront $348,000.00 Prof Landscaped! this Opportunity! .41 Acres! $399,900.00 $724,900.00 Dream! $382,000.00 $319,000.00 $184,900.00 $169,900.00

NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLDSOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING WEBSTER LAKE – 263 Thompson WEBSTER LAKE – 29 South Point WEBSTER LAKE – 61 Wawela WEBSTER LAKE – 24 S. Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE - 603 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 102 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 18 Cross Ct! Rd! Huge View of Middle Pond! 96’ Level Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle & South Park! Middle Pond! Western Exposure! 100’ Southern Exposure! 9 Rm Cape w/ 67 South Shore Rd! 5 Rm Summer Island Townhouse! 6 Rms! 2 Bdrms! Beach Front Townhouse w/Boat Dock! 5 Killdeer Island - North Pond – Western Waterfront! 14 Room Ranch! Single Family Pond! 188’ Waterfront 15,594’ Lot! All Fantastic Sunsets! The Ideal Summer Huge Views of South Pond & A View of Cottage! Comfortable Cozy Liv Rm w/Stone Rms! Move-in Condition! Lake Views! Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! 7 Rms! w/2 Additional Apartments - Possible 3 Day Sun! Sunrise & Sunsets! Point Lot! Cottage! 8 Rms! 4 Possible Bdrms! 1.5 Middle Pond Too! Lake Facing Kitchen, Din Fireplace Leading Out to the Enclosed Master Bedroom w/Full Bath! 2.5 Applianced! Frplcd Liv Rm! Lake Facing Custom Kitchen! Lake Facing Liv Rm! Family! 7/4/4 Rms! 2/2/1 Bdrms! 3 Full 9 Rm Colonial! 2 Complete Living Levels Baths! Fireplaced Liv Rm! Phenomenal Rm, Liv Rm, Fam Rm & Master Bdrm! 3 Porch Ideal for Entertaining! Kitchen! 3 Baths! Applianced Kitchen! Din/Liv Master w/Bath! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! CAir! Lake Facing Master Bedroom w/Cathedral + 2 Half Baths! Pub Style Fam Rm! Ideal for In-Laws or Extended Family! 2 Screened Porch w/Panoramic Lake Views! to 5 Possible Bdrms! Office/Studio! 2 Full Bdrms! Detached 2 Car Garage for Storage w/Wall to Wall! Frplcd Family Rm! Garage! Listed by Another, Ceiling! 3 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! C/Air! $579.900.00 Kitchens! 4 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 2 Fireplaces! Lake Facing Bdrm! Decks! Dock! Tennis*! Baths! 2 Car Garage! Dock! 11,195’ Lot! of all the Lake Toys! CAir! Gas Heat! Garage! BOAT SLIP! SOLD BY by Century21 Lake Realty! Super 2 Car Garage! New Buderus Furnace! WOW! $499,900.00 $349,900.00 $285,000.00 $499,900.00 $499,900.00 $419,000.00 Beach! Pool! $279,900.00

hope2own.com Featured New Listing Featured Open House WEBSTER - 71-A KLEBART AVE. WEBSTER - 8 MARILYN DRIVE Spectacular OPEN HOUSE 508.943.4333 Young 3100 sf SUN 8/24 • 2-4 NEW LISTING! Sharon Pelletier - Broker Custom Colo- Light and airy well nial with Wrap maintained 3 bdrm Licensed in MA, CT & RI Around Farm- ranch! On 3/4+ acre ers Porch! all fenced in! Finished Loads of detail was given to Quality and Functionality! 4 Bed- family rm and 4th rooms! 3-1/2 Baths! Crown Moldings! Frplc Living Room! bdrm in lower level. WE WANT YOUR Above ground pool with deck! Separate deck perfect for out- 40’X60’ Heated In-ground Indoor Pool Room! Radiant Heat! door gatherings! 2 large sheds for storage! Great place to be 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 LISTINGS! So many more Special Amenities! Call for your private Appoint- with excellent highway access. ment Today! $650,000. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! New Price $209,900 * June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Vanessa Kubic Hoenig * Diane Strzelecki * Matt Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse

WEBSTER ~ 8 MIKES WAY WEBSTER - 6 CROSBY ST THOMPSON - 210 POMPEO ROAD THOMPSON- 63 PORTER PLAIN RD WEBSTER - 95 LOWER GORE RD

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT YOU’LL FEEL AT HOME IN IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY 1930’s ERA COLONIAL! Covered Farm- Large 3 bdrm 1 bath ranch set on 1.5± acre! Eat-in er’s Porch w/Concrete Deck make for a Grand Entry! Full South Side 3 Season Sunroom w/9 *Country living at its best! Follow this long driveway kitchen! Fireplaced Living Rm! Hdwd floors! First floor Charming hip roof colonial! Great Neighborhood setting - Immaculate home with beautiful hardwood floors, all Lg Stationery Windows will Welcome You into the Main House or out to the Rear Deck! 2 Sets to a ranch nestled on a very private 3.5 Acre lot! Great laundry! Large almost 1 acres cleared and landscaped natural woodwork, very unique features, walk-up attic of French Doors Lead to Office or Kitchen/Dining, Lovely Formal Living Rm, 3 Spacious BRs, yet tucked away for maximum privacy! Formal living & dining Master BR has Walk-in Closet & Separate Entry into Upscale 2nd Flr Tiled Bath w/Cathedral entertaining spot! Open floor plan! Oversize 2 car barn back yard ready for your enjoyment! Detached garage to provide extra living space/bedroom, on a quiet street, rms, plus a cozy fireplaced family rm - ALL w/beautiful hard- Ceiling, Skylight, Double Sink Vanity & Walk In Shower! 1st Flr Bath, Laundry Closet, Tub/ style garage, a loft area for that office, perfect for will accommodate two cars! Outdoor workshop! Town wood floors! Lovely kitchen & informal dining w/ceramic floors just minutes from Exit 1, I-395. Bonus: Extra lot offers Shower & Tiled Flrs! Full Walkout Bsmnt w/Double Drs, Great for Storage, Oversized 2 Car Ga- many opportunities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! rage w/Full Yr-Rnd Heated 29x16 2nd Flr Finished Family Rm w/Wood Walls & Wood Cathedral Mechanic/ car lover! Minutes from rt. 395 And area sewer! Easy access to I-395. Close to Webster Lake & French doors to private rear deck! Large front to back master Ceilings! 2 Humongous Private Rear Decks w/Hot Tub! Carriage House & Almost 2 Acres of and public boat launch! $191,550 bedroom, 3 Brs total! 2 car garage! New Price $279,875 New Price $152,000. Park Like Grounds! $279,900. Amenities!! Commuters dream! $207,700

DUDLEY - 11 CATHERINE STREET NEW LISTING - WEBSTER LAKE - 11 BATES POINT RD WOODSTOCK - 90 BARLOW CEMETARY RD ON BATES POND! Elegant Web- floors, granite countertops, S/S appli- WEBSTER ster Lake Waterfront Home offers all the ances, center island, Slider to large lake amenities of a fine home Plus Direct facing deck! Formal dining & cozy fire- THOMPSON ROAD Webster Lake Access! Located in a shel- placed formal living rooms w/gleaming tered cove which provides boat access hardwood floors! Plus private 2nd floor 2 Lots, Level and cleared! NEW PRICE to full open water! Includes boat docks, 20x26 family room! Spacious master An Exceptional Home on an Exceptional Lot ~ Picturesque & Private ~ Relax on the Lot B $40,000! inground pool, a fully fenced lakeside bedroom w/opulent private bath, boasts Farmers Porch ~ Enjoying Nature on Your own Private Pond or Gather Friends by the WARM AND INVITING!! This oversized Country Stone Fire Pit! Professionally Landscaped! ~ This amazing Ranch Packs all the Punch- yard, professionally landscaped with floor to ceiling marble, custom double es! Location is set off the road ~ Approach to House includes an Engineered Bridge, Cape has so much to offer! Three spacious bedrooms, irrigation system, all nicely situated in vanity w/clear glass sinks, whirlpool Dam & Spillway…Inside Boasts a Custom Kitchen with Maple Cabinetry, Designed & Lot C $45,000! large open kitchen, bright dining room with built ins Built by “Brunarhans” of Woodstock ~ Granite Counter Tops ~ Center Island & SS Ap- a neighborhood setting. Fine features tub w/waterfall faucet & separate marble pliances including Gas stove! Main Level flooring includes Handsome “Hand-Scraped” Very close to Memorial and sunny, cozy living room for entertaining! 1-1 1/2 Hickory Wood ~ Efficient “Koltech” Exterior Doors & Windows ~ Custom Built interior baths! Finished room in basement with heat! Nicely include: crown moldings, 9’ ceilings, shower! Propane gas heat & central air!! Wide Plank Doors!.. Finished Basement matches the integrity of Main level ~ “Maga- Beach! Town Water & Sewer! zine” worthy Accent Wall of Reclaimed Barn Board & Full Bath! Paint & Décor are of landscaped private backyard!! Huge 2 car garage has beautiful cherry kitchen w/ceramic tile $629,950. “Pottery Barn” Style! Quality built! “Buderus Heating System. 18 X 20 Shed w/power... Don’t miss out! loft! $239,500 Don’t Delay ~ Call Today! $275,000.

WEBSTER LAKE - 102 BEACON PARK WEBSTER LAKE - 101 BEACON PARK WEBSTER LAKE - 33 WAKEFIELD AVE WATERFRONT - S CHARLTON RESERVOIR WEBSTER - 108 THOMPSON ROAD

SOLD SOLD Waterfront - 103 S Charlton Rd Charlton Summer SOLD Cottage on South Charlton Reservoir! Take it down a NEW LISTING! Garden Unit Condo, Unit# 1 on the Webster Lake Cottage - Relax and enjoy the calm notch and come to the Lake for some R & R!! 75’ of NEW LISTING! Townhouse Condo Unit# 2! Shores of Webster Lake. One level living with Deeded waterfrontage! 2 bedrooms! Modern full Bath! Open Desirable end unit with deeded boat slip! Private Boat Slip! Desirable end unit with side windows that morning waters and incredible western sunsets! 3+ acres Commercially Zoned! 340 feet Street side balcony! Spacious Master Suite with Skylighted Floor Plan to Kitchen, Dining, & Living Room with provides plenty of natural sunlite! Spacious lake Level waterfront yard = user friendly! Screened in exposed Cathedral Ceiling! This gem has been in the frontage on Thompson Rd., 450 feet on Tower St., 339 Bath! Large 2nd Bedroom and full bath! Security facing Master Bedroom with private bath! Lg. 2nd front porch! 3 bdrms! Enjoy all waterfront activi- feet on Paper Rd - Summit St. Included is a 2 family, System! $299,900. family since 1963 ~ and now, Lucky You, it’s your turn to bedroom & full bath. $249,900. ties from this sandy shoreline! $324,900. Treasure It! $199,000. Fieldstone constructed 2 car garage. B-4 Zoned. 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, August 22, 2014

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508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com Maria Reed Diane Luong Bob Zannotti Bob Falter 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 508-414-8101 508-612-1649 Open House Directory LICENSEDLICENSED IN IN MA MA & & CT CT Jo-Ann Szymczak Call any agent listed Deadline: Monday at 10am CRS, GRI, SRES, ASP “Home “Home Ownership Ownership Matters” Matters” above for a showing (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult PERRYVILLE ESTATES GRANDVIEW ESTATES (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2014 Open House Open House Sun 12-2 Sun 12-2 DUDLEY 21 Johnathan Pass S 12-2 $397,500 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Diane Louag 774-239-2937 21 Piasta Pass S 12-2 $309,900 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 * Corian contertops * Central air/vac * 2.6 acres * 3 bedrooms * Center island * 22’ Family w/gas fplc * Great schools * Hardwoods OXFORD * Formal dining * Sprinkler system * Dudley/Oxford line * 21’ kitchen 24’ living /dr * Hardwoods * 24’ above ground pool 13 Daniel Dr D 12-2 $219,900 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Bob Falter 508-612-1649 SOUTHBRIDGE 21 Johnathan Pass 21 Piasta Rd 72 Clemence Hill Rd S 12-2 $195,000 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 19 Gerard St S 12-2 $259,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 WEBSTER - NOW! WEBSTER CONDO - DEAL! 55+ COMMUNITY DUDLEY - 3 UNITS WEBSTER 8 Marilyn Dr S 2-4 $209,900 Hope Realty 508-943-4333 WEST BROOKFIELD

Open House 246 W. Main St S 11-1 $227,500 Bernice Giard Realty 508-882-3900/774-262-6667 Sun 12-2 62 Pierce Rd S 1-3 $299,900 Bernice Giard Realty 508-882-3900/774-262-6667 * Inground Pool *Fireplace * 2 bedrooms *1st fl Family Rm * Living room * HWD Floors * Hardwoods * Sided *3-4 bedroom * 2 bedrooms * Cathedral ceiling * Replacement windows * Near Webster Lake * Low Condo Fee * 2 Baths * Oversized garage To have your open house listed in this directory * Garage * 2 Bedrooms * Appliances please contact Sandy @ 508-909-4110 7 Lillian Ave 17 Cutler St • $64,900 13 Daniel Dr • $219,900 17 Pine St.• $184,900

Re/Max Professional Associates MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Realtor/MLS AT PUBLIC AUCTION Conrad M. Allen Brenda Ryan Jan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Broker- Broker/Certified appraiser DiGregorio Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Owner Hilli Doros Serving Worcester County and NE CT. “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” 508-400-0438 5:00 PM-UXBRIDGE 201 SOUTH STREET, [email protected] • www.ConradAllen.com 6 Boston Avenue, Unit A SOUTHBRIDGE, MA (608 Boston Avenue Condominium) 508-765-9155 OXFORD WATERFRONT $399,900 FAX: 508-765-2698 condo, 1,200 sf liv area, 6 rm, 3 bdrm, 1 bth Robin Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Where do I begin? One of a kind waterfront with 3500 Giguere Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Rivera sq ft cape on 2.43 acres with 594 feet of your own pri- Worcester(Worc): Bk 34762, Pg 221 Now offering rental services vate waterfront... Do you want your own private tennis HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES court? You could turn into a great basketball court... TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and place of the Open House 12-2pm Open House 12-2pm Sun Check out the size of these rooms... The home does sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices Sun need cosmetic work but the bones are great... Privacy Southbridge: BRAND Sturbridge: Spacious of Korde & Associates, P.C. 321 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA OPEN HOUSE NEW & Ready to move OPEN HOUSE 52’ Raised Ranch galore being located on the end of a dead-end street... in! Beautiful Ranch with 3 Check out the aerial video. This gives you a sense of 01824, Attorney for the Mortgagee. bedrooms & 2 baths. Maple with total 9 rooms 3 how private this location is and how few homes are on Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. hardwood floors plus ceramic tile. Granite counters bedrooms 2 baths! Lower level finished family room this pond... It is only 1.31 minutes long. http://youtu. and island in the kitchen. Bright basement with and office. Sliders to deck. Great sun room. 2 car be/vBlR25J1uE4 Bay State auction co., inc. walkout for future familyroom. Over ½ acre of land. garage under. 2.87 acres. Commuters great access Ready to go! $195,000. 72 Clemence Hill. to Rt 84 & Mass Pike! $219,900. NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com OXFORD WEBSTER MAAU#: 2624, 2959, 3132, 3039, 2573, 2828 Southbridge: Spectacular Home Southbridge: Two with 7 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths! Family home in good NEW CONSTRUCTION BEACON PARK What makes this home so special is the improvements done in the condition. 4 rooms and $279,900 GARDEN UNIT NEW LISTING last 3 years! New gorgeous kitchen 2 bedrooms in each unit. This has not been with Jenn Air appliances, granite Fully rented. Hardwoods built yet... It is a smart Hard to find garden counters, tile flooring, & eating alcove. New 1st floor bath & home... You can con- unit at Beacon Park. laundry. Hardwood floors refinished. New vinyl siding. State of under wall to wall carpets. Close to downtown and trol the burglar alarm, Enjoy waterfront Air Gas furnace & HW heater. First floor family room plus formal shopping.Natural gas heat and gas water heaters. thermostat, view the living room with fireplace & built in cabinets. Multi-layered deck & cameras, unlock the living at its best. gardens. Garage. Just minutes to Rt 84 & Mass Pike. $229,900. Great Mortgage Helper. Only $115,000 front door and more No need to go to from anywhere you the Cape and fight Southbridge: Stunning 8 Open House 12-2pm Sun have a smart phone or room Custom Built Home in Southbridge: Spacious One similar device... This the traffic. This Fabulous Neighborhood. 4 beautiful home will have cathedral ceilings in the living unit contains 1200 Level Living with finished room, dining area and kitchen... the exterior color of the NEW LISTING BRs, 2 baths. 1st floor laundry. OPEN HOUSE lower level, great in law home and roof color is the buyer’s choice... The interior square feet of living Central air. 1st floor potential! Wonderful 7 rooms color of the walls is the buyer’s choice... Floor coverings, area. 5 rooms with Master Suite with bath. Formal living and dining room. Fully 3 bedrooms 2 baths. PLUS familyroom, bedroom and full kitchen countertops, etc. are the buyer’s choice... There two bedrooms. All applianced kitchen opens to new great room with fireplace, grill will be rough plumbing in the lower level for another bath in lower level. Beautiful remodeled kitchen & bath with this for $179,900 and deck. Hardwood flooring and new carpeting. Lovely finished granite counters & island. Hardwoods. Attached 2 car garage. bathroom... Any design home can be built on this lot... SOUTHBRIDGE: Brand New, Energy Efficient Homes (3 to lower level with 2nd fireplace with screened in patio. 2 car garage. Our plans or yours. choose from) all being built for those of you asking for one Price to sell at $196,500 Desirable location. $259,900.19 Gerard St. WEBSTER 3 FAMILY level living! 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths, 2 car garage, granite counter- WEBSTER - $159,900 tops, open floor plan, hardwoods, tile, & security systems. So you don’t $168,900 Listen to the river in your backyard in the peaceful River’s like those cookie Lots of updates Edge Estates on Cournoyer Blvd in Southbridge. Just over BERNICE GIARD REALTY cutter homes that to this large three the Sturbridge line. Perfect location for commuters, minutes look all alike? family, a new roof from Mass Pike, Rte 20 & Rte 84. MOBILE 774-262-6667 Have I got the was installed in ON DEPOSIT solution for you... 2009, the second Christi Cournoyer OPEN HOUSES • Sunday, August 24 this completely NEW PRICE floor apartment Michael Toomey & Associates renovated 3 bed- (508) 864-3356 (cell) • (508) 867-2800 (Office) recently went www.miketoomeyrealestate.net WEST BROOKFIELD room 1.5 bath through renova- colonial has more tions, new kitch- nooks an crannys en, new thermo pane windows, new carpeting and that were classic wood floors, the two first floor apartments were reno- and normal 100 years ago but not today... Pocket vated five years ago, there is a large two car detached Open House Open House doors, spiral staircases and so much more... new garage, it has a small office within the garage, this GOT A HOUSE 11am-1pm 1pm- 3pm roof, new kitchen and bathrooms, walls and ceilings garage was rented for $250/month, great opportunity freshly painted... everything has been done... just to live in the 2,000 sq ft apartment on the second bring the family and furniture and move right in... Call floor and have the other two rents pay the mortgage. FOR SALE? for a private showing. 4 Day Street This is the place to sell it! THOMPSON 76.6 ACRES DUDLEY CONTEMPORARY Your ad will be mailed to $299,900 ON THE WATER $225,000 $227,500 62 Pierce Rd, Waterfont Log Cabin, 50,000+ households architectural designed Kitchen, maple One owner home 246 W. Main St., Executive Ranch, Unbelievable piece flooring, Stone Fireplace, Open Floor plan, located on dead- throughout Southern 2 Car Garage, Fireplace Family of land... pristine, cathedral ceilings. Garage has solar end street... This private and devoid Room, Walkout Basement, 3 BR, panels and Artist Studio. 2 BR, 1.5 BA. of other homes in contemporary home Worcester County. 2 BA, 3 Season Porch. Enjoy quiet Brookhaven Lake. view yet 20 min- overlooks High utes to Worcester... ON DEPOSIT frontage on Long Pond (the pond is Pond with access across the street)... to the water for Title V passed... miles... Ideal for Fireplaced living room with cathedral ceilings... the owner looking cabinet packed kitchen with breakfast bar... formal for open land... DUDLEY Approximately 35 dining room or first floor family room... either one acres are open... Ideal for the horse lover or the gentleman works well... Private wooded back yard... Two car farmer... Looking to install a solar farm? This land works... detached garage... Ready for immediate occupancy... 3 bed, 2,5 bath, 2.5 ga- looking for a private hunting ground? This is it... Possible Call for a private appointment. 4 lot development... This land is a real jewel of a bargain. rage, 1.5 acres, 2,040 50 Flaxfield Rd FOR sq.ft., cul-de-sac,hard- SALE woods and ceramic tile, WEBSTER - $149,900 Master w/walk-in closet Large or growing family..This is the last home & office. Firplaced living located on dead street..Large back yard ideal for room. Formal dining, barbecues, veggie gardens, ball field for the little ones..You can’t rent this home for what you can breakfast bar. Eat-in own it..Check out the other homes and then call for To advertise on our real estate kitchen, island w/2 bat a private appointment to see this new listing. section, please call your local $349,000 stools. New stainless sales representative steel appliances, Pantry. Cathedral bonus room. First floor washer and at 1-800-367-9898 dryer. Sun room. Back deck and farmers porch. Sprinkler system. In- ground pool and hot tub. Large fenced dog pen. Call 508.949.2101

Grace P. Senter Madsen 508-752-0466 x13 Realtor® c: 508-331-0844 f: 508-757-0427 www.erskinerealty.com [email protected] 41 Brooks Road, Paxton MA 01612-1168 SPENCER: Thompson NORTH BROOK- Pond waterfront. 5BR, 4.5 FIELD: 3BR, 2.5BA. So BA. Nestled on 5+ acres LET US Much Space!! This warm this one owner custom home is designed with and inviting home offers flexibility and love of na- convenient one floor liv- ture in mind. Adjacent to ing in an open and flow- 4-H Camp and over 2000 acres of conservation land with miles ing floor plan. A central two sided propane fireplace is a delightful Do Your Home Work! of trails and even nesting eagles, this home has it all only 5 miles sight to be enjoyed from the living room, dining room and kitchen Looking to sell your home, from Worcester! This home is set between the very private water while also acting as an additional heat source. Private bath and front and the quiet country road with meandering stone walls. En- let us do the work for you. his and hers closets in the master bedroom. Wainscoting in the joy your the farmer’s porch that opens into the large country kitch- Your ad will be seen in over en with center island and pantry. First floor master with full bath, third bedroom, a spacious foyer and oversized 2 car attached ga- closets galore, and an office or sitting room. Wide pine floors, two rage add to the appeal. Options are endless in the amazing open 50,000 households story front to back living room with sliders to deck and magnifi- 1700+ sq ft walkout basement. So much potential to add more throughout Southern cent stone fireplace- open staircase to second level boasting large living area. Located at the end of a quiet side street near the center Worcester County. family room/den +second master with bath and double closets + 2 of town. $262.000 bedrooms +another bath + inlaw too! $399,900. Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 GLOBE TRANSMISSION & AUTO REPAIR

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Spencer New Leader August 22, 2014

BROOKFIELD SPENCER BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE STREET SCHOOL TANTASQUA REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH WIRE VILLAGE SCHOOL SCHOOL KNOX TRAIL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TANTASQUA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DAVID PROUTY HIGH SCHOOL EAST BROOKFIELD NORTH BROOKFIELD EAST BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KNOX TRAIL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DAVID PROUTY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WEST BROOKFIELD LEICESTER WEST BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEICESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL QUABOAG REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LEICESTER MEMORIAL SCHOOL WARREN COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY LEICESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District David Prouty High School 302 Main St., Spencer, MA 01562 (508)885-8505 Fax (508)885-8511 for Spencer and East Brookfield students in grades 9 through 12 Interim Principal: David A. Bachant Time school begins: 7:35 a.m. Assistant Principal: TBA School dismissal: 2:07 p.m. School nurse: Lisa Grenier, (508)885-8513 Lunch cost: $2.75 Office Contact: School cancellation information: Patricia Murray (508) 885-8505 Local TV Stations, WSRS 96.1, Carol Kresco (508) 885-8505 Automated phone call from school district Athletic director: Charles Fahey Jr. List of after-school activities: Number to call to report an absence: Check the school website for all activities, (508) 885-8505 sports and notifications School website: www.seb.mec.edu Knox Trail Junior High School 73 Ash St., Spencer, MA 01562 (508)885-8550 Fax (508)885-8557 for Spencer and East Brookfield students in grades 6, 7, and 8 Principal: Joyce Nelson Time school begins: 7:40 a.m. Assistant Principal: Jodi Bourassa School dismissal: 2:05 p.m. Office Contacts: Lunch cost: $2.75 Mrs. Stevens (508) 885-8505 School cancellation information: Mrs. Fraser (508) 885-8505 Local TV Stations, WSRS 96.1, School nurse: Automated phone call from school district Kate Ahearn (508)885-8556 List of after-school activities: Athletic director: Charles Fahey Jr. Art Club, Robotic Club, Number to call to report an absence: Foreign Language Club, Cross Country, (508) 885-8550 Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, School website: www.seb.mec.edu Cheerleading, Peer Leaders, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council Wire Village School 60 Paxton Road, Spencer, MA 01562 (508)885-8524 •Fax (508)885-8546 for Spencer students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 Principal: Linda Stanelun Time school begins: 8:25 am School Nurse: Dismissal: 2:45 pm Maureen Dalton, phone 508-885-8546 Breakfast cost: $1.50 Office contacts: Lunch cost: $2.75 Patricia Monfette 508-885-8546 School cancellations: Reverse 911 system, Katherine Spence same TV stations, and local radio stations Number to call to report an absence: Before & After school programs are (508) 885-8524 available: Contact Kevin Donohue School website: www.seb.mec.edu at 508-885-8517 for more info.

Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District Superintendent: Dr. Edward Malvey, Phone: 508-885-8500, District website: www.seb.mec.edu Index BAYBERRY BOWLING CENTER GUIDE TO ADVERTISERS: Thank you to our sponsors. Anissa’s Dance Academy...... 8 Family Dental Group of Paxton...... 7 Audiologic Hearing Services...... Cover Gigueres...... Cover Back To School North Brookfield Savings Bank...... 4 Coloring Contest...... Back Page Pakachoag Music School of Greater Bayberry Bowling Center...... 2 Worcester...... 5 Brookfield Orchards...... 4 Salem Cross Inn...... 5 326 MAIN St. • SPENCER • 508-885-4876 Central Massachustts Orthodontics Shaping Zone for Women...... 3 Featuring the most advanced technology (Automatic scoring)! Associates...... 8 Spencer Fair...... 3 Dana Willitts Dance Center...... 2 The Write Stuff Season 13 Schedule...9 Dance Techniques...... Cover Vision Source...... 3 Face to Face Mortgage Co...... Back Page KID’S LEAGUE ~ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS ~ GUIDE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS: Spencer-East Brookfield School Profiles...... 2, 3 Starting the week of Spencer-East Brookfield Bus Routes...... 3, 7 Leicester School Profiles...... 8 September 16th Leicester Bus Routes...... 9 North Brookfield School Profiles...... 4 North Brookfield Bus Routes...... 4, 10 Bay Path Reg. Voc. Tech. High School Profile...... 5 Pre-school & Kindergarten Bay Path Reg. Voc. Tech. High School Profile Bus Routes...... 5, 11 Quaboag Regional School Profiles...... 6 Tues. 3:30 pm Quaboag Regional School Bus Routes...... Not available at press time $6.95/Week Tantasqua/Brookfield Regional School Profiles...... 6 Brookfield Bus Routes...... 7 Please note: Every effort was made to obtain up-to-date information from local schools. Boys & Girls – Bumper League For information not listed, please check with the schools or visit the district websites listed. Boys & Girls Grades 1 thru 8 - Thurs. 3:30 pm Boys & Girls Grades 1 thru 12 - Sat. 10:00 am $8.95/Week Dana Willitts Dance Center 415A Main Street ~ Spencer, MA 01562 Or form your own kids group, times are flexible! 774.318.0392 Leagues include three games of bowling, Bayberry T-Shirt, rental shoes, and lessons if needed Classes Offered: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Cheer, Halloween Scream Dance, and more! December brings a Holiday Party, with food games, and prizes • Former New England Patriots Cheerleader April Tournament Opportunity • Choreographed MLS Halftime Show Featuring Christina Aguilera At the end of the Thurs. – Sat. league, we take the • Member of Dance Masters of America kids to Canobie Lake Amusement Park – FUN! FUN! Chapter #18

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For registration information please call 774-318-0392 Good Clean Fun! or visit www.danawillittsdancecenter.com Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 Lake Street School East Brookfield Elementary School 17 Lake St., Spencer, MA 01562 410 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA 01515 (508)885-8517 Phone (508) 885-8536 Fax 508-885-8519 Fax 508-885-8571 for Spencer students in PreK, Kindergarten and grade 1 for East Brookfield students in Kindergarten through grade 6 Principal: TBA Time school begins: 8:25 am School Nurse: Dismissal: 2:45 Sheree Jolicoeur, phone 508-885-8517 Breakfast cost: $1.50 Office contacts: Lunch cost: $2.75 Patricia Simonovitch 508-885-8517 School cancellations: Reverse 911 system, Paige Parquette same TV stations, and local radio stations Number to call to report an absence: Before & After school programs are (508) 885-8517 available: Contact Kevin Donohue at School website: www.seb.mec.edu 508-885-8517 for more info.

Principal: Ronald Tomlin Time school begins: 8:25 am School Nurse: Dismissal: 2:45 pm Emily Powers, phone 508-885-8536 Breakfast cost: $1.50 Office contacts: Lunch cost: $2.75 Ann Gifford 508-885-8536 School cancellations: Reverse 911 system, Lynn Dobson same TV stations, and local radio stations Number to call to report an absence: Before & After school programs are (508) 885-8536 available: Call Kevin Donohue School website: www.seb.mec.edu at 508-885-8517 for more info.

Spencer/ East Brookfield Bus Routes

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edward to a left on Woodside, picking up along the Malvey, has announced that schools in the way. Right on Smithville, picking up along Spencer/East Brookfield Regional School the way. Left on Daniel’s Drive to turn around District will open for the fall term on Tuesday, and retrace Smithville, picking up to end. August 26, 2014. Right on Pleasant Street, Left on Main Street PLEASE NOTE: ALL STUDENTS WILL to Schools. START SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, DR. VALARIE RICCIARDI 2014. BUS B H.S. & KNOX TRAIL **Tuesday, August 26, 2014, Kindergarten Start route at 6:40 a.m. on Upper Wire Open House (students will be notified individ- Village Road, left on Gold Nugget Road, right DR. BRIAN THAMEL ually). on McCormick Road picking up to end. Left Starting times and dismissal times for the on Thompson Pond picking up to end, left on OPTOMETRISTS respective schools and grades are as follows: North Spencer Road to turn around at Black EAST BROOKFIELD East Brookfield & White, right on North Spencer Road to Elementary (Grades K through 6) will start Paxton town line. Turn around @ Main Ave school at 8:25 a.m. and dismiss at 2:45 p.m. and retrace North Spencer Road to right on Call now for an SPENCER SCHOOLS Lake Street Browning Pond. Turn around at Browning Now Scheduling (Grades K through 1) and Wire Village (Grades Pond Circle and retrace Browning Pond to end. 2 through 5) will start school at 8:25 a.m. and Cross over North Spencer Road to Thompson appointment dismiss at 2:45 p.m. Pond picking up to left into Sherwood Ave. Back-to-School REGIONAL SCHOOLS David Prouty to turn around at Nottingham Circle. Left 508-885-2219 High School (Grades 9 through 12) will start on Thompson Pond picking up to a right on Eye Exams school at 7:46 a.m. and dismiss at 2:07 p.m. Paxton Road picking up to right onto Wilson and Knox Trail Junior High School (Grades Street, left onto Lincoln Street. To Schools. 6 through 8) will start school at 7:40 a.m. and dismiss at 2:05 p.m. BUS B ELEMENTARY Start route @ 7:35 a.m. on Lincoln Street, 177 Main Street, Spencer The hot lunch program will be available picking up to right on Wilson Street, pick- to all students beginning on the first day of ing up to end. Right on Paxton Road to left SpencerVisionSource.com school. on Main Street, left on Donnelly Road, right on Donnelly Cross Road picking up to turn There will be no school on: around @ Point Eastalee. Retrace Donnelly Friday, 29, 2014 Cross Road to left on Donnelly Road. Right Monday, September 1, 2014 (Labor Day) on Route 9 picking up on Main Street to Lake Street. To Schools. BUS A H.S. & KNOX TRAIL Start route at 6:45 a.m. on N. Brookfield Road. BUS C H.S. & KNOX TRAIL FRI. AUG. 29 - MON. SEPT. 1 Right on Kittredge to a left on Northwest Road, Start route @ 6:50 a.m. on Meadow Road picking up along the way to Oakham town picking up @ 4th Ave, School Street, Old Farm th line. Turn around and retrace Northwest to Rd, Bay Path Road and Meadow Road to end. 126 Annual a right on Brooks Pond Cross Road, right on Left on N. Spencer Road, picking up along the Brooks Pond Road to mailboxes @ Washburn way to a right on Hastings Road. Continue to Terrace. Turn around and retrace Brooks Highland Street and stop @ corner of Highland Pond Road to Northwest Road to end. Right and Delude. Left on Main Street to DPHS. Left on Route 31 picking up along Pleasant Street on Main Street picking up along Main Street to @ Valley View, 87 Pleasant Street. To Schools. Knox Trail.

BUS A ELEMENTARY BUS C ELEMENTARY Start route at 7:35 a.m. on Pleasant Street @ Start route @ 7:25 a.m. @ Grove and Brown, Kosta’s Restaurant, then North Spencer Road then to Cooney Road picking up along the way picking up to a left on North Brookfield Road Turn To SPENCER page ­­­7 Kid’s back to school – Get back in shape!

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Hydraulic Machines • Elliptical Machines Recumbent Bikes • FreeStriders Resistance Bands Sport Hoops • Hand Weights • Balance Balls Gates Open at 10:00 a.m. 120 Stafford Street, Worcester, MA 01603 • 508-755-3900 6am-8pm daily Spencer Fairgrounds SPENCER FAMILY DENTAL Midway Rides by Gillette Shows ThUrSDAY, AUg. 28Th 5-9pM • FrIDAY, AUg. 29Th 12-4pM Gentle Caring State of the Art Dentistry For The Whole Family Ride for one price Cosmetic Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry • Preventative Dentistry Advanced Ticket Sales $7.00 $10.00 at the gate, $6.00 seniors, Kids under 7 FREE Available at: Spencer Bank, Spencer Branches; Big Y, Spencer CROWNS • CAPS • BRIDGES • SURGICAL SERVICES Laney’s Variety, 353 E. Main St., Spencer; Country Spirits, 10 W. Main St., Spencer New COMPLETE and PARTIAL DENTURES We Strive Advanced ticket sales also available on line Patients For Painless Welcome NON SURGICAL GUM TREATMENT Dentistry NEW THIS YEAR: All Parts Racing (APR) hosts ROOT CANAL THERAPY Truck Tug-of-War & Burnouts BREATH CLINIC-WE TREAT CHRONIC BAD BREATH Still looking for participants for All Events Demo Derby -Friday, 7:30 pm • Tractor & Truck Pulls - Saturday HERBAL DENTAL PRODUCTS Bad Tickers - Friday, 8pm • Brian Maes Band - Saturday, 3pm All Instruments Fully Sterilized The Reminisants Band - Sunday, 11am Most Insurances Accepted Another Tequila Sunrise - Monday, 2pm Agricultural Exhibits & Demonstrations •Delicious Foods Dr. Nasser S. Hanna Conveniently Located On Route 9 (Corner of Greenville St. & Main St.) 4 DAYS OF FAMILY FUN 284 Main St., Spencer Free Parking • Free Entertainment 508-885-5511 For full schedule of events visit: www.spencerfair.org 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 North Brookfield School District North Brookfield Junior-Senior High School North Brookfield Elementary School 10 New School Drive, North Brookfield, MA 01535 10 New School Drive, MA 01535 (508)867-7131 (508)867-8326 Fax (508)867-3496 Fax (508)867-6255 for students grades 7 through 12 for students in Pre-K through grade 6

Principal: Michael Leander After school activities: Before school School nurse: Sandy Ackerman, Morning Academy offered for students in (508)867-8326 grade 3-6. It is a free academically based Office Contact: program that provides students with individ- Principal: William Evans Time school begins: 7:35 a.m. Mrs. Small (508) 867-8326 ualized math instruction, foreign language School nurse: Roxanne Beaudette, School dismissal: 1:58 p.m. Number to call to report an absence: and project based learning classes. There is (508) 867-7131 x1226. Lunch Cost $2.50 (508) 867-8326 a fee based before school care program for School website: www.nbschools.org students in grades K-2. Office Contacts: School cancellation information: Local media Time school begins: 8:20 a.m. After school program is offered through a William Evans, Principal, outlets, automated phone calls, website School dismissal: 2:35 p.m. local partnership and is nationally recog- (508)867-7131 x1302 Sports: Cross country, baseball, basketball- Lunch Cost: $2.50 nized. The program is free to students and Dave Hackenson, Guidance Counselor boys & girls, soccer- boys & girls, softball, , School cancellation information: Twitter, is paid for through a series of grants. The (508)867-7131 x 1303 field hockey, football (co-op), track & field local television or by automated call program is open to students in grades 3-6. Melody Spence, Secretary, (co-op) For students in grades K-2 we offer a fee (508)867-7131 x1300 Clubs & school activities: Band, Destination based care program Athletic Director: Richard Rigney Imagination, Drama Club, National Honor School website: www.nbschools.org Society, Poetry Slam Club, Running Club, North Brookfield School District Superintendent: Number to call to report an absence: Student Council, Tech Club, The Voice (508) 867-7131 x 1901 (school paper), Yearbook, Gay Straight Marilyn Tencza, Ed.D., Phone: 508-867-9821 Ext.14 Alliance, Weight-Lifting District Website: www.nbschools.org North Brookfield Bus Routes NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - Kittredge Road. 9) 20 Ryan Road 16) Corner of Forest & School Street #1 A.M. 6) Kittredge Road and Hillsville Road. LEFT on Hillsville Road. Hillsville Rd. N B HIGH SCHOOL - #2 A.M. Leave lot at 6:50 AM, RIGHT on Oakham turns in to School Street. Leave at 6:40 AM Road then LEFT onto Rufus Putnam Rd. Retrace Hillsville to LEFT on Ashley 10) 160 School Street From North Brookfield bus lot go LEFT Follow to end, bear RIGHT onto Barnes Road. 11) Corner of Mt Guyot & School out of lot. Bear left on Grove St., go to Road 7) 3 Ashley Rd. Street end take a LEFT onto School Street, go 1) 30 Barnes Road RIGHT onto Elm Street. Turn LEFT 2) 48 Barnes Road Bear RIGHT and Ashley Rd. becomes Continue on School St., RIGHT on at Ward Street to end. Turn RIGHT at Ward Street. Continue on Ward Street, Grove St., bear RIGHT on Main St. to 5-point intersection to Green Road. First Turn RIGHT onto Oakham Road turn RIGHT on Ryan Road Elementary school. stop is at 6:48. 3) 162 Oakham Road 8) 30 Ryan Road 1) 23 Green Road 4) Corner of Oakham Road and 9) 26 & 28 Ryan Road N B ELEMENTARY -#1 P.M. 2) 32 Green Road Brooks Pond Road 3) 51 Green Road LEFT on Hillsville Road. Load up the elementary students at 2:30. 4) 62 Green Road Bear LEFT on Madbrook Road & stop at: 10) Corner of Adams Road Turn RIGHT onto Oakham Road, RIGHT 5) 9 Madbrook Rd. 11) 15 Hillsville Road at Crooks Cross Road. Green Road turns into Shore Road. 12) Corner of Crooks Road 1) corner of Crooks Cross Rd. & 5) 58 Shore Rd. Follow to end of Madbrook Road, LEFT Crooks Rds. on Hillsville Road, Continue on Hillsville Hillsville Road turns into School Street Turn left on North St. to Pine. Back into to the fork, back into Kittredge Road. 13) Corner of Mt. Guyot St. Turn left on Crooks Rd., then turn left on Pine Street and right on North Street 6) Pickup at corner 14) Corner of Forest & School St. Oakham Road. Continue on Oakham Rd. 6) Pinecroft - group pick-up then turn RIGHT on Rufus Putnam Rd. 7) Woodland Avenue Retrace Hillsville to LEFT on Ashley Continue on School St., RIGHT on Grove 2) 10 Rufus Putnam Rd. Road. Bear RIGHT and Ashley Rd. St. Continue to end, bear right on N. Turn LEFT on Old E. Brookfield Rd., becomes Ward Street Main St. to Oakham Rd. to school to Bear Right onto Barnes Road bear LEFT onto Brickyard Rd. 7) 135 Ward Street unload the elementary students. 3) 47Barnes Road 8) Corner of Old E. Brookfield Rd. Turn RIGHT on Ryan Road. & Brickyard Rd. 8) 30 Ryan Road NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - Turn RIGHT onto Oakham Road. 9) 29 Ryan Road #1 P.M. 4) Corner of Brooks Pond & Continue on Brickyard Rd. Turn RIGHT 10) 20 Ryan Road Oakham Rds. onto Bullard Rd. RIGHT on Oakham Road up to bear right 5) 148 Oakham Road 9) 26 Bullard Rd. LEFT on Hillsville Road, Continue to on Crooks Cross Rd. to end. School Street 1) Corner of Crooks Rd. and Crooks Bear LEFT on Madbrook Road. Follow Turn LEFT on Old E. Brookfield Rd. Old 11) 160 School St. Cross Rd. to end of Madbrook Road, LEFT on E. Brookfield Rd. becomes Elm St. 12) Corner of Mt. Guyot St. Hillsville Road. 10) Corner of Chase Road Turn left on Crooks Rd. then left on 6) Stop at Madbrook Academy 11) Corner of Edna Circle Continue on School St., RIGHT on Grove Oakham Rd., then RIGHT onto Rufus 7) 35 Hillsville Rd. 12) 52 Elm Street Street. Bear RIGHT on Main Street to Putnam Rd. Follow to end, bear RIGHT 13) Corner of Elm/Arch/Mill school, at 7:20 AM. onto Barnes Road Continue on Hillsville to Turn Around at Streets 2) 48 Barnes Road Kittredge 14) Corner of Elm, Walnut & School NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY 8) Corner of Kittredge & Hillsville Streets #1 A.M. Turn RIGHT onto Oakham Road. 3) 164 Oakham Road Retrace Hillsville Road, to left turn on Continue on Elm to merge with School After the H.S. dropoff, leave schoolyard, Ashley Rd. St. Bear left, then turn RIGHT on Grove turn right onto Elem. school driveway, Bear LEFT on Madbrook Road & stop at 9) 3 Ashley Road St. Continue on Grove to the end. Go then left onto Oakham Road, LEFT onto 4) 9 Madbrook Road RIGHT on N. Main St. and bear RIGHT Rufus Putnam Road. Follow to end, bear Continue to end, bear RIGHT and Ashley on Oakham Rd. to NBHS. RIGHT onto Barnes Road. Follow to end of Madbrook Road LEFT Road becomes Ward Street. 1) 40 Barnes Road on Hillsville Road. Continue on Hillsville 10) 137 Ward Street N B ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - #2 A.M. 2) 47 Barnes Road to the fork, back into Kittredge Road. 5) Corner of Kittredge Rd. & Continue on Ward St., turn RIGHT on Turn RIGHT onto Oakham Road. Hillsville Rd. Ryan Road. From NBHS, turn LEFT onto Oakham 3) Corner of Brooks Pond Rd. 11) 30 Ryan Road Rd, then LEFT on N. Main St. Bear LEFT 4) 148 Oakham Rd. Retrace Hillsville to LEFT on Ashley 12) 26 & 28 Ryan Road onto Grove St. At end, go LEFT onto Road, Bear RIGHT and Ashley Road School St, then bear RIGHT onto Elm Bear LEFT on Madbrook Road. Follow becomes Ward Street LEFT on Hillsville Rd. St. Turn LEFT at Ward St. to end. Turn to end of Madbrook Road, LEFT on 6) 135 Ward Street 13) Corner of Adams Road. RIGHT at 5-point intersection, to return Hillsville Road. 14) 15 Hillsville Road to Green Rd. 1st pickup at 7:30. 5) Stop at Madbrook Academy Turn RIGHT on Ryan Road 1) 36 Green Road 7) 30 Ryan Road Hillsville Road becomes School Street. 2) 51 Green Road Continue on Hillsville, to turnaround at 8) 29 Ryan Road 15) corner of School & Mt.Guyot Turn To NORTH BROOKFIELD page ­­­10

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Principal: Clifford C. Cloutier Time school begins: 7:35 a.m. School nurse: Deborah Grenier, R.N., School dismissal: 2:30 p.m. (508)248-5971 x 1165 or 1164 Breakfast Cost: $1.75 Reduced 30¢ Office Contacts: Lunch Cost: $2.75 Reduced 40¢ Main Office, x0 School cancellation information: Guidance Office, x1718 One Call System for Students, employees and Athletic Director: [email protected] parents. Number to call to report an absence: WBZ Radio 1030AM & TV4, WCVB TV5, (508) 248-5971 ext 0 during school hours WHDH TV7 and 56(CW), WSRS/WTAG; ext 1600 off-school hours Fox25, WXLO, WESO School website: www.baypath.net List of after-school activities: Bay Path offers many sports and clubs free of charge. Bay Path Bus Routes

Bay Path 1 Rutland August 2014 Rd. pick up Adams Rd. , Ryans Rd. P.M Same as AM Left on Old Southbridge Rd. pick up Cr First pick up 5:50 Mobil gas station on Left on Madbrook Rd. of Cortis Rd. Bay Path 7 Dudley-Charlton August Rte 122/Pleasantdale Rd. Right on Oakham Rd. Left on Cortis Rd. pick cr of Roberts 2014 pick up cr of Crawford/Rte 122 Left on Barnes Rd Rd. Turnaround at top Starts picking up at 6:25 on Schofield right on State Park Rd. Right on Rte 67 N pick up Witt Dr Left on Old Southbridge Rd. Ave left on Main Street T/A Left on Southbridge Rd. Left on New Boston Rd. Left on Rte 56 Pick up @ Jim’s pizza Right on Mechanic St @ rotary Left on Brookstone Dr turn around Pick up Vista Circle, Britnal Dr, Right on Summer Rd. Right on Charlton St pick up crs Sassawana Rd., Madisyn Ave Right on Bigalow Rd. (SP) Fairlawn Ave. and Kim Dr Right on New Boston Rd. Left on Rte 68 continue to Waite Cr Rd. Straight on Harrington Rd. Left on Schofield Ave pick up Daniels pick up Patriot Lane T/A at town line Left on Smith Hanson Rd. to school Rd. , Cross St Left on West Brookfield Rd. pick up P.M. Same as AM Left on W Main St Left on Glenwood Rd. Cider Mill Rd. Left on Brandon Rd. Right on Ridge Rd. Right on Donovan Rd. Bay Path 6 Dudley-Charlton August Left on Schofield Ave Right on Wachusett Cross to Rte 148 2014 Travel to Charlton Rd pick up along Right on Rte 68 pick up Fullam Hill Rd. Starts picking up at 6:35 at Ramshorn the way Pick up Michael Dr Left on Rte 9 Rd. Dudley Left on Dudley/Oxford Rd. pick up (#’s Left on Glenwood Rd. Right on Cottage St pick up Cottage Left on Dudley /Oxford Rd. (#’s 1-100) 100 +) Wayne Ave. and Nellies Way pick up Wheeler Rd. and Pleasant st Right on Main St Right on Pudunk (SP) Rd. pick up Right on Mason Rd. Pick up Barry Ave, Right on Mason Rd. Ext pick up Right on Watson Lane Draper Meadow Lane, Lake View, Catherine St. Cardinal Dr , Grace Lane to walk out left on Main Street stop at Honey straight to Putnam Rd. turns to and Oakwood Ave Farms Brookfield Rd. in Charlton pick up Left on West Main St Pick up Progress Right on Hayden Pond Rd. pick up Right on Nancy Dr Jennings Rd. Ave, Conant Ave, Elizabeth Ave Sunrise Shores Rd. Left on Blair Dr To school Turn left on Village St Pick up Ardlock Left on Pierpoint Rd. picking up Right on Juniper Dr P.M. Reverse Place and Flaxfield Rd. Cottage Rd., Nobels St., Prince and Left on Blueberry Lane right on Chestnut Queen to walk out Right on Prescott St Bay Path 4 Southbridge- Charlton Left on Green St Pick up Lyndsey Lane Beach Rd. Pick up Cheryl Ann Dr August 2014 Left on Pine St Left on Rte 56 Start picking up at 6:15 on Dresser Left on Mill St Left on Potter Village Rd. pick up Maple Ave, CountrySide Hilll Road Dudley (#’s 102 +) Right on W Main St Straight on Partridge Hill Ext Estates, right on Northhwest Schoolhouse Rd. Right on Airporte Rd. Right on Ramshorn Rd. (no pick-ups) Right on Emerald Rd. Left on Aldea Ave Pick up Welch , straight on Walnut straight on Dudley-Southbridge Rd. Right on W Main St Right on Barrett Rd. turns to Daniels St Right on Hall Rd. pick up Linda Vista Rd. Charlton Pickup at ends of side Left on Kenwood Dr left on West Dudley Road Rd. streets Left on Turkey Hill Rd. right on Sayles Way Left on Dudley Hill Rd. Left on Colburn Rd. continue on Rt 122 left on Intervale Road picking up Fish Right on Dudley/Oxford Rd. Right on Freeman Rd. Right on Reservoir Dr Travel to Road Left on Ramshorn Rd. To school Pleasant St Rochdale left on West Dudley Road Right on Corbin Rd. P.M. Reverse Pick up Wells St right on Dudley Southbridge Road Right on Ramshorn Rd. pick up Pick up cr of Pleasant Ct, Marcum Haggerty Rd. Bay Path 8 Auburn-N. Oxford August Village to walk out right on Dresser Hill Rd. Left on # 6 Schoolhouse Rd. 2014 Pick up Merriam District Laurelwood Hickory Drive, Raymond Street, Leo Right on Baylies Rd. Start p/u @ 6:00 on Rte . 20 East at Dr to walk out Ave and St. Anthony St. to walk out To School To School Turn To BAY PATH page ­­­11 P.M. reverse Start picking up on Quinebaug Rd. which turns into Southbridge Rd. Over Bay Path Paxton- Spencer- Charlton Railroad Ave., Mill Rd. , and River August 2014 Road to walk out to Southbridge Rd. 50 Years of Start picking up @ 6:18 a.m. at Crystal New England Street and Pleasant Street, Paxton continue on Ashland Ave. in 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 Hospitality! Southbridge pick up at: left on Rte 122 Old Dudley Road pick up corners of Lincoln Circle, Red Fox Blvd. Briarcliff La. and Asnebumskit Rd. Tillyer Ave. Summer Happenings stay left on Ashland Ave. right on Grove Street p/u Holden left on Woodstock Road (Rte . 169) t/a Outdoor dining with a fantastic view! Road @ Morse Lumber left on Streeter Road pick up at Old North Woodstock Rd. *Drover’s Roast Sunday, September 14 left on Rte 56 Enjoy the biggest feast of your life! Festivities begin at 2:00 pm bear right at split in Paxton Center left on East Main St. right on Mechanic St. #’s 1-180 and Prime Rib right on Pleasant St. Rte 122 Panda Garden P/U corners of Brooks Rd. , Turkey travel to Berry Corner Rd. Charlton Every Thursday & Saturday Night Hill Rd. and Irish Lane (in Rutland) (While it lasts) left on H. Foot Road pick up Eleanor left on Pleasantdale Road which turns Lane $22 Complete Dinners into Rockland Road in Paxton travel to #10 Schoolhouse Road p/u left on on Nanigian Rd. Sawmill Circle and Hill Road Tues., Wed., Sun left on West St. Rte. 31 straight on Sampson Road right on Suomi St. left on Rte 20 Hexmark Tavern p/u at corner of Suomi St. and Rte 31 turnaround at Juniper Hills Serving great food in a casual atmosphere right on Rte 20 Tues.-Fri 4-9pm pick up corner of Suomi and Marshall right on Masonic Hill Road St. to school Outdoor Grilling Right on Marshall St. which turns into P.M. Reverse Thompson Pond Rd. in Spencer Every Wednesday Night 5-8pm p/u Lakeshore Dr., Westland Dr., Bay Path 5 Charlton Dudley (weather permitting) Sherwood Dr. and Oak Lane Southbridge August 2014 left on Rte 31 Starts picking up at 6:20 at #127 ~ Live Entertainment every Friday Night ~ p/u corners of Browning Pond Rd. , Dresser Hill Rd. North Brookfield Rd., Wire Village and Left on Dudley Southbridge Rd. pick Here’s What’s Coming Pleasant St. up Partridge Hill Rd. right on Rte . 9 Pick up Cr of Center Rd. ~ ~ ~ P/u High St., #59 and the corner of Straight on Dudley Hill Rd. (no pick- *Fresh! Yummy! Fun! FARMERS’ DINNER – School St. ups) From our gardens to your plates Wednesday, September 24 To School Left on Airport Rd. Advanced ticket sales required. Call or Visit website for details. P.M .Reverse Left on Alton Drive ~ ~ ~ Left on Pineview Ash Lane to walk to Handcrafts & Collectables Show Bay Path 3 N Brookfield - E Brookfield cr of Francis Dr August 2014 Right on Francis Dr Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 10 am.-3 pm • Indoor exhibits Starts picking up on Brickyard Rd. at Right on Jessie Rd. For Vendor space visit our website for application and rules 6:00 Right on Alton Dr ~ ~ ~ Left on Bullard Rd. Left on Airport Rd. Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27 Right on E Brookfield Rd. pick up Right on W Main St pick up at PNA What better way to celebrate a historical moment of thanks than to enjoy a Stoddard Place and Cushing St Right on School St pick up Grove St (at Right on Daves Way traditional Thanksgiving meal with us! Make your reservations now! Fire Station) Right on W Main St ~ ~ ~ Bear Left road changes to Hillsville Right on Quinebaug Rd. (no pick ups) * Christmas Memories Holiday Event Series Enjoy a play, listen to carols and sing along with the Stageloft Repertory Theater performers. Eat, Drink & Be Merry with our traditional New England turkey dinner with all the fixins. Select Saturday and Sunday mornings & afternoons in December 6, 7, 13, 14 & 20 Special Visit from Santa at morning show on Dec. 20th (Bring your camera!) ~ ~ ~ * Advanced tickets required. For more info visit www.salemcrossinn.com

Tuesday thru Friday (lunch & dinner) 11:30am-9:00pm Saturday (dinner) 5:00pm-9:00pm • Sunday (dinner) 12 noon-8:00pm Gift Certificates Check out our menu on our website www.salemcrossinn.com (508)867-2345 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 Quaboag Regional School District

Quaboag Regional Middle-High School 284 Old West Brookfield Road, P.O. Box 909, Warren, MA 01083 (413)436-5991 Fax (413)436-9636 for Warren and West Brookfield students in grades 7 through 12

Principal: Mary LaFreniere School website: Assistant Principal: www.quaboagrsd.org Search ongoing at press time Time school begins: 7:40 a.m. School nurse: Joanne Zawalski, School dismissal: 2:13 p.m. (413)436-5991 x 1916 Lunch Cost: $2.75 Office Contact: School cancellation information: Lisa Long (413) 436-5991 X1901 Connect Ed Phone Call, TV, radio & online Quaboag Regional School District Superintendent: Athletic director: David Bouchard List of after-school activities: Brett M. Kustigian, Ed.D. Number to call to report an absence: Can be found/heard by announcements, Phone: (413) 436-9256 x 1003; Fax: (413) 436-9738; (413) 436-5991 postings around school & website District website: www.quaboagrsd.org West Brookfield Elementary School Warren Community Elementary School 89 North Main St., West Brookfield, MA 01585 51 Schoolhouse Drive, P.O. Box 446, West Warren, MA 01092 (508)867-4655 (413)436-5983 Fax (508)867-9208 Fax (413)436-9743 for West Brookfield students in Pre-K through 6 for Warren students in Pre-K through 6

Principal: Colleen Mucha Time school begins: 8:30 a.m. Principal: Stephen Duff School website address: School nurse: Cheryl Howard, School dismissal: 2:51 p.m. School nurse: TBA, www.quaboagrsd.org (508) 867-4655 Lunch Cost: $2.75 (413)436-5983 Time school begins: 8:45 a.m. Office Contacts: School cancellation information: Office cotacts: School dismissal: 251 p.m. Angela Routhier, Kris Leach Contact Ed calls, TV, Radio, on website at Kathy Delanski, Kathy Kuprycz, Lunch Cost: $2.75 (508)867-4655 :www.quaboagrsd.org Team Chair- Tracey Wheeler, School cancellation information: Number to call to report an absence: List of after-school activities: Councelor- Barry Seligman Automated messaging call (508)867-4655 Karate, Yoga, Scouts, Before/After School Number to call to report an absence: List of after-school activities: School website address: Programs, MCAS Tutoring, Family Fun (413)436-5983 Before school program 7am-8:30am, $5/day www.quaboagrsd.org Nights, Mass Academy of Sciences, After school program 3pm-5:30pm, $8/day Sports Programs Tantasqua Regional School District/Brookfield Tantasqua Regional High School Tantasqua Regional Junior High School 319 Brookfield Road, Fiskdale, MA 01518 320 Brookfield Road, Fiskdale, MA 01518 (508)347-9301 • Fax (508)347-1061 (508)347-7381 • Fax (508)347-3994 for Sturbridge, Brimfield, Brookfield, Holland and Wales for Sturbridge, Brimfield, Brookfield, Holland and Wales students in grades 9 through 12 students in grades 7 and 8

Principal: Michael Lucas Athletic director: Peter Casine Assistant Principals: Number to call to report an absence: Leigh Joseph (508)347-9301 Peter Dobrowolski School website: www.tantasqua.org/THS/ School nurse: Time school begins: 7:41 Principal: C. Starczewski Number to call to report an absence: Wendy Thomas (508)347-9301 x5127 School dismissal: 2:02 Assistant Principal: Ms. Peterson 508-347-7381 Office Contacts: Lunch cost: $2.75 School nurse: Jacqueline Berube, RN, BSN School website: www.tantasqua.org/tjhs Kristen Kemp x 0919 School cancellation information: 774-241-0752 Time school begins: 7:25 Rita Leferriere x 0912 Connect Ed Office Contacts: School dismissal: 1:51 Angela Grici x .0913 List of after-school activities: see website Mrs. Nicholas: Principal’s Secretary Lunch cost: $2.75 508-347-7381 School cancellation information: Tantasqua Regional School District Superintendent: Dr. Erin Nosek Admin Assistant: Mrs Polinski ConnectEdList of after-school activities: Phone number: (508) 347-5977 x 14; Fax number: (508) 347-2697; Mrs. Ahearn: Guidance Secretary see website for details. District website: www.Tantasqua.org Brookfield Elementary School 37 Central St., Brookfield, MA 01506 (508)867-8774 Fax (508)867-0320 for Brookfield students in Pre-K through grade 6 Principal: Kathleen Hosterman School dismissal: 2:50 p.m. School nurse: Elaine Gittens Lunch cost: $2.75 Office Contacts: School cancellation information: Jennifer Grybowski (508) 867-8774 Blackboard Connect- Lisa McGovern (508) 867-8774 automated phone system Number to call to report an absence: List of after-school activities: (508) 867-8774 After-School Program 3pm-6pm daily School website address: www.tantasqua. org/brookfield Time school begins: 8:30 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 Spencer/ East Brookfield Bus Routes BUS G ELEMENTARY Street. Right onto Old Main Street, right E. BROOKFIELD #15 SPENCER Start route @ 7:45 a.m. on R. Jones Road, on Meadow Road, picking up to end. Turn H.S. & KNOX TRAIL continued from page 3­­­ picking up along the way to end. Left on around and retrace Meadow to pick up to end. Start route @ 6:50 a.m. at corner Blaine Kingsbury to a left on Greenville, left on Irving Left on Main Street, and pick up at Bixby, Ave/North Brookfield Road. Left on North to end. Left on Route 31, right on Northwest with stops @ Irving/Spring, Irving/Watson, Crestview Apts., and Mobil Fire Extinguisher. Brookfield Road picking up along the way to Road picking up along the way to turn around and Irving/Muzzy. Right on Cherry with stops To schools. left on Knox Trail Road, left on Haywood, right at Oakham town line. Retrace Northwest Road @ Cherry/Dale, Cherry/Cottage, Cherry/May, on Dunnbrook picking up along the way. Stop to a right on Brooks Pond Cross Road to a left Cherry/Ash and Cherry/Linden, right onto MINI-BUS H.S. & KNOX TRAIL at Hodkins/Dunnbrook turn around at end on Brooks Pond Road. Right on Northwest to a Maple Street stopping @ corner of Cherry/ Start route @ 6:40 a.m. on East Charlton of Dunnbrook and retrace Dunnbrook to end right on Kittredge Road picking up to end. Left Maple. To Schools. Road. Left on Old E. Charlton Road picking up picking up along the way. Left on Bay Path on N. Brookfield Road picking-up to Woodside to right on Sherry Lane to turn around in cul- Road, right on North Brookfield Road to left Road. To Schools. BUS H H.S. & KNOX TRAIL de-sac continue on Robin Road to turn around on Main Street to left on Harrington. Pick Start route @ 6:40 a.m. on South Spencer in cul-de-sac, retrace picking up to end. Right up to turn around and retrace Harrington to BUS D H.S. & KNOX TRAIL Road, picking up along the way to left on on Old E. Charlton Road picking left on Taylor left on Baker Hill Road picking up to right on Start route @ 6:50 a.m. on N. Brookfield Hebert Road picking up to end, right on Drive to cul-de-sac. Retrace Taylor Drive Daniel’s Drive, turn around and retrace Road picking up to a left on Woodside Road, Cranberry Meadow picking up to right on picking up to end. Left on Old E. Charlton Baker Hill to left on Harrington and left on picking up to a right on Smithville Road pick- Briarcliff Lane. Picking up to turn around Road to turn around @ #136. Retrace Old E. Route 9. To Schools. ing up to a left on Daniel’s Drive. Turn at Ethier Drive. Retrace Briarcliff to left on Charlton, right on Bacon Hill picking up to a around and retrace Smithville picking up to Cranberry Meadow. Stay right on Cranberry right on Borkum Road, picking up to #69 to E.BROOKFIELD #15 end. Right on Pleasant Street picking up at Meadow Picking up @ Martin Road left on turn around. Retrace picking up to end. Left ELEMENTARY FIRST LOOP Lincoln Street/Pleasant Street. To Schools. Lyford Road picking up to turnaround @ on Bacon Hill to right on E. Charlton Road, to Start route @ 7:30 a.m. @ Maple Street/ Alix Road, left Lyford retrace to end. Left on Schools. Main Street picking up to a right on North BUS D ELEMENTARY Cranberry Meadow to Howe Park. Follow Brookfield Road picking up to left on Knox Start route @ 7:30 a.m. on Marble Road pick- Howe Road picking up to end, left on Charlton MINI-BUS ELEMENTARY Trail Road. Pick up at Knox Trail/Haywood ing up to a left on Clark Road. Picking up along Road. To schools. Start route @ 7:30 a.m. @ 16 Clark Road, and Haywood/Dunnbrook. Right on the way to right on Buteau. Turn around and right on Borkum Road picking up to #69. Dunnbrook to corner of Dunnbrook/Hodgkins retrace Buteau to a right on Clark Road pick- BUS H ELEMENTARY Turn around and retrace Borkum, picking up and 155 Dunnbrook. Turn around and retrace ing up to turn around at Lake Ave. Retrace Start route on Howe Road @ 7:35 a.m. pick- to end. Left on Clark, left on Old E. Charlton Dunnbrook to left on Bay path, right on North Clark to a right on Chickering. Picking up ing up along the way. Go through Howe Road. Picking up to a right on Sherry Lane Brookfield Road and right on Blaine Ave pick- to left on Greenville (no pick-ups), left on Park to Cranberry Meadow with stops at and right on Robin Road to turn around in cul- ing up to end. Right on Route 9 picking up to Kingsbury picking up along the way to a left Martin Road and Jolicoeur Road. Continue de-sac. Retrace to end of Sherry Lane, picking turn around. Retrace Route 9 picking up along on Greenville picking up to end. To Schools. on Cranberry Meadow picking up along the up along the way. Right on Old E. Charlton the way to School. Begin second loop. way to a right on Briarcliff Lane. Picking then left on Taylor Drive to cul-de-sac. Retrace BUS E H.S. & KNOX TRAIL up to turn around at Ethier Drive. Retrace Taylor Drive picking up to end. Left on Old E. E. BROOOKFIELD #15 Start route @ 6:45 a.m. at Sibley Apartments Briarcliff to right on Cranberry Meadow, over Charlton Road to turn around @ #136. Retrace ELEMENTARY SECOND LOOP pick up along Main Street to left on Donnelly R.R. Bridge to end. Left on Charlton Road Old E. Charlton picking up to end. To Schools. Start route 8:05 a.m. on Harrington picking Road. Picking up to a right on Donnelly (Route 31) to left on Dustin to left on Mechanic, up to turn around. Retrace Harrington to left Cross Road picking up to turn around at Point picking up along the way. Right on Langevin BUS P ELEMENTARY on Baker Hill picking up to right on Daniel’s Eastalee. Retrace Donnelly Cross Road to and right on Temple Street picking up to end. Start route @ 7:35 a.m. on South Spencer Drive to turn around in cul-de-sac, retrace a right on Donnelly Road to end. Right on To Schools. Road picking up to left on Hebert Road picking Daniel’s Drive and Baker Hill to Harrington. Paxton Road picking up to a left into Debbie up to end. Left on Cranberry Meadow Road To School. Drive. Left onto Donna Drive, right on Paxton BUS K H.S. & KNOX TRAIL to left on Lyford, picking up to end, right on Road to end. To Schools. To D.P.H.S. Picking Start route @ 6:45 a.m. on Charlton Road South Spencer, right on Main Street. Right on E. BROOKFIELD #16 up @ High School for students going to Knox (Route 31) @ I. Capen. Continue on Charlton Water picking up to left on Elm and right on H.S. & KNOX TRAIL Trail. Road picking up along the way to a left on Lloyd Dyer, stop at Lloyd Dyer/Elm. Continue Start route @ 6:40 a.m. on Main Street @ Blueberry Hill. Turn around and retrace on Lloyd Dyer to a right on Mechanic, stop Paula Circle. Pick up to turn around and BUS E ELEMENTARY Blueberry Hill. Right on Charlton Road pick- at corner of Mechanic/Wall and Mechanic/ retrace Route 9 picking up along the way to a Start route @ 7:25 a.m. on Paxton Road ing up to a right on Bacon Hill, picking up to a Chestnut. Left on Chestnut. To Schools. right on Mechanic and right over bridge, then picking up to a left on Debbie Drive and a left left on Chickering Road. Picking up to a left on right on Podunk picking up along the way to on Donna Drive, left on Paxton Road, picking Greenville. Picking up to a left on Kingsbury, E. BROOKFIELD #14 end. Cross over Route 49 to North Sturbridge up to end. Left on Thompson Pond picking up picking up to a left on Greenville picking up to H.S. & KNOX TRAIL Road to turn around at Fitzgerald Road and to right onto Sherwood Drive to turn around end. To Schools. Start route @ 6:45 a.m. at Stone Road/West retrace North Sturbridge Road picking up to at Nottingham Drive. Retrace to a right on Sturbridge Road. Follow West Sturbridge end. Right on Brookfield Road, right on Route Thompson Pond to right on North Spencer BUS K ELEMENTARY Road picking up to a right on South Pond 49 and right on Flagg Road, continue on S. Road to Main Ave, turn around. Left on North Start route @ 7:35 a.m. on Greenville Street Road. Right on Rice Road, right on Wildwood, Spencer Road picking up along the way to a left Spencer Road, left on Thompson Pond picking @ #146 picking up to end. Right on Chickering left onto Oakwood picking up to end. Right on on T-Casey Road. T-Casey turns into Adams up to a right on McCormick Rd to end. Left (no pick-ups) right on G.H. Wilson picking up Wildwood to end. Right on South Pond Road, Road pick up to end. To Schools. on Gold Nugget to right on Wire Village Road to a right on E. Charlton Road, right on Ash turn around at boat ramp to retrace South picking up to end. To Schools. Street, picking up to a left on Clark Street, Pond Road to a right on West Sturbridge Road E. BROOKFIELD #16 picking up to end. Left onto Maple Street, to a to turn around at Pondview. Retrace West ELEMENTARY right onto Casey Street picking up to corner of Sturbridge Road and Shore Road picking up to Start route @ 7:40 a.m. on Main Street with BUS F H.S. & KNOX TRAIL Casey/Mechanic Streets. Right onto Mechanic end. Right on Podunk Road, left on Adams, left stops at Drake Street and Gleason Ave. Left on Start route @ 6:45 a.m. on E. Charlton Street stopping @ corner of Mechanic/ on Howe Road picking up to end. To Schools. Cottage, cross over bridge, right on Podunk, Road. Left on Bacon Hill to Clark Road, pick- McDonald Street. Right on McDonald Street, picking up along the way to end. Cross over ing up to right on Buteau Road. Turn around left onto Maple Street, right onto Main Street E. BROOKFIELD #14 Route 49 to left on North Sturbridge Road to and retrace Buteau picking up to end, right on stopping at Dipody Doo Day Care. To Schools. ELEMENTARY turn around at Fitzgerald Road and retrace Clark Road to turn around @ Lake Ave, pick- Start route @ 7:45 a.m. at Stone Road/West North Sturbridge Road picking up to end. ing up along the way. Retrace Clark Road to BUS L H.S. & KNOX TRAIL Sturbridge Road. Follow West Sturbridge Right on Brookfield Road to right on Route 49 right on Marble Road, picking up to right on E. Start route @ 7:10 a.m. at corner of Water/ Road picking up to a right on South Pond Road. to right on Flagg Road picking up to town line. Charlton Road, right on Charlton Road (Route Valley. Proceed on Water to Chestnut. Right Right on Rice Road, right on Wildwood Road, Continue on S. Spencer Road to left on T. Casey 31) picking up to last stop at McDonald/Maple on Temple picking up to end. Left on Langevin, left onto Oakwood picking up to end. Right on Road to Adams Road pick up on Adams Road Streets. To Schools. left on Mechanic Street with stop @ Casey/ Wildwood to end. Right on South Pond Road, to end. To School. Mechanic right onto Casey Street, left onto turn around at boat ramp to retrace South BUS F ELEMENTARY Maple Street, right onto Clark Street stopping Pond Road to a right on West Sturbridge Road E. BROOKFIELD #17 Start route @ 7:35 a.m. on Charlton Road along Clark Street. To Schools. to turn around at Pondview. Retrace West H.S. & KNOX TRAIL (Route 31), picking up to a left on I. Capen Sturbridge Road and Shore Road picking up Start route @ 7:05 a.m. with stops at cor- Road, picking up to end. Right on E. Charlton BUS L ELEMENTARY to end. Right on Podunk Road, left on Adams, ner of South Street, Connie Mack Drive, Road, picking up along the way to a right on Start route @ 7:30 on Grove Street to left on Howe picking up along the way to end. Gleason Avenue and Lashaway Drive. Follow Bacon Hill Road picking up to end. Left on Highland to Hastings picking up to end. Right Right on Bridge Street to Cottage Street, right Main Street into Spencer with stops @ Bixby Charlton Road to left on Blueberry Hill to on North Spencer Road (Route 31) picking-up on Route 9 to School. Road, Crestview Apartments and Mobil Fire turn around. Retrace Blueberry to right on to a left on Browning Pond, picking up to turn Extinguisher. To Schools. Charlton Road (Route 31) picking up along the around at Browning Pond Circle. Retrace way last stop @ Vista Lane. To Schools. Browning Pond to end. Right on N. Spencer Road (Route 31) picking up along the way. N. BUS G H.S. & KNOX TRAIL Spencer turns into Pleasant Street, picking up Start route @ 7:05 a.m. on Ash Street, pick- along the way to Grant/Pleasant Street. To ing up along the way to end. Left on East Schools. TAKE ON THE NEW Charlton Road to a left on G.H. Wilson Road, picking up to a left on Chickering Road. Left BUS M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YEAR WITH A on Greenville Street, left on Kingsbury picking Start route @ 7:25 a.m. on T. Casey Road, up to right on R. Jones Road to Ash Street. To picking up to Left on S. Spencer Road (no pick- Schools. ups), right on Main Street to Price Chopper FRESH NEW SMILE! Parking lot pick-up @ CVS. Retrace Main Street with stops @ High Street and School Brookfield Bus Routes Elementary #1 Town Line Starting @ 7:30 Am Rice Corner Rd. Lawrence Cross Rd. Allen Rd. T/A Tantasqua Shores Rice Corner Rice Corner Rd. T/A Town Line Gay Rd. Rd. T/A Town Line Lawrence Cross Rd. Pm- Same Rice Corner Rd. Tantasqua #2 Allen Rd. T/A Town Line Rice Corner Rd. Starting @ 6:45 Am Draper St. Route 9 East Quaboag St. Pm Hobbs Ave. T/A Oaks Ave. Quaboag St. T/A Rice Corner Rd. Boat Ramp Henry Allen Rd. The beautiful, Gay Rd. T/A Town Line Lake View Ave. Boyes Ave. Quaboag St. Rice Corner Rd. T/A Town Line Allen Rd. Route 9 West Mill St. T/A Town Line Pm Elementary #2 Mill St. Starting @ 7:45Am Quaboag St. Hobbs Ave. Quaboag St. Henry Route 148 Stopping Between Schoolhouse & Allen Boyes Ave. Quaboag St. Route 9 West Webber Rd. Maple St. you’ve always wanted is easier than EVER! Corner Of Draper St. Pratt Hill Tantasqua #3 Mill St. Route 9 Starting @ 6:48 Am Quaboag St. Long Hill Rd. Town Farm Rd. New Patient Exam, $ Call for Hobbs Ave. T/A Oaks Ave. Quaboag St. T/A & 4 Check-up X-Rays for ONLY details Boat Ramp Henry Allen St. Pm-Reverse 1 Boyes Ave. Quaboag St. Mill St. Kimball St. Tantasqua #4 Hyde St. Starting @ 6:35 Am East Main St. T/A Route 148 North Devil’s Pm Elbow T/A Route 148 South Maple St. STRAIGHTER TEETH – HEALTHIER GUMS – Maple St. Central St. (No P/U’s) Route 148 South Grove St. Route 9 East Pratt Hill Mill St. Webber Rd. T/A Warren Town Line BEAUTIFUL SMILE Kimball St. Hyde St. Schoolhouse Cross Rd. Pleasant To Mill St. Quaboag St. Fall is a great time for relaxation and renewal. There Hobbs Ave. Pm- Reverse Except East Main St. Then is no better way to refresh your smile than with Quaboag St. T/A Boat Ramp Henry Allen St. Devil’s Elbow Invisalign®. Your chance to have a new smile has just Quaboag St. Route 148 South Elementary #3 Tantasqua #5 gotten easier with our BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL. Starting @ 7:50 Am Starting @ 6:50 Am Call our office today to schedule your complimentary Invisalign consultation. Town Farm Rd. Long Hill Rd. T/A Salmon West Brookfield Rd. Route 9 Brook Rd. T/A Long Hill Rd. Route 148 Central St. Pleasant St. Route 148 Pm- Reverse Lake Rd. T/A Pm – Reverse PAYMENTS Tantasqua #6 COMPLIMENTARY Elementary #4 Starting @ 6:35 Am off Starting @ 7:40 Am South St. W. Warren Rt. 67 East $500 AS LOW AS ® Schoolhouse Cross Rd. Warren Center Webber Rd. T/A Warren Town Line Continue Route 9 West Brookfield INVISALIGN Invisalign On Webber Rd. 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T/A 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, August 22, 2014 Leicester High School Leicester Middle School 174 Paxton St., MA 01524 70 Winslow Ave., MA 01524 (508)892-7030 (508)892-7055 Fax (508)892-7034 Fax (508)892-7047 for students in grades 9 through 12 for students in grades 6, 7 and 8

Principal: Tracey M. Hippert Number to call to report an absence: Principal: Jennifer F. Sauter Number to call to report an absence: Assistant Principal: Michael Sheeran (508) 892-7030 x 265 Assistant Principal: Christopher Fontaine (508) 892-7055 School nurse: School website: www.leicester.k12.ma.us School nurse: Suzanne Sheehan-Soucie, Time school begins: 7:40 a.m. Diane Moffat, (508)892-7030 x265 Time school begins: 7:15 a.m. (508) 892-7055 x 209 School dismissal: 2:10 p.m. Office Contacts: School dismissal: 1:45 p.m. Office Contacts: Lunch cost: $3.00. Julie Mars, Prinicpal Secretary, Lunch cost: $3.00 Susan A. Soden (508) 892-7055 x 201 School cancellation information: (508)892-7030 x270 School cancellation information: Cynthia Jordan (508) 892-7055 x 202 District’s computerized system, Lorraine Lyon, Assistant Prinicpal Secretary, District’s computerized system, Athletic director: Radio Stations WTAG, WSRS and (508)892-7030 x200 Radio Stations WTAG, WSRS and Theodore Zawada (High School) Channel 5 TV Athletic director: Theodore Zawada Channel 5 TV List of after-school activities: On website

Leicester School District Superintendent: Judy Paolucci, Ph. D. Phone number: (508) 892-7040, ext. 111; Fax number: (508) 892-7043; Superintendent’s secretary: Jean Pinto, x 110 District Website: www.Leicester.k12.ma.us Leicester Memorial School Leicester Primary School 11 Memorial School Drive, MA 01524 170 Paxton St., MA 01524 (508)892-7048 (508)892-7050 Fax (508)892-7052 Fax (508)892-7053 for students in grades 3,4 and 5 for students in PreK, Kindergarten, grades 1 and 2

Principal: Mrs. Emily Soltysik School website address: www.leicester. Vice principal: Mrs. Melissa Provost k12.ma.us Principal: Kathleen Pelley (508) 892-7050 x 300 School nurse: Mrs. Christine Harrington Time school begins: 8:10 a.m. Assistant Principal: School website: www.leicester.k12.ma.us (508)892-7048 x401 Dismissal: 2:40 p.m. Name not available at press time Time school begins: 8:45 a.m. Office Contact: Lunch cost: $3.00 School nurse: Mrs. Diane Donohue/ School dismissal: 3:15 p.m. Neile Connery (508) 892-7048 x300 or 301 School cancellation information: Mrs. Melissa Ledbetter, Lunch cost: $3.00 Number to call to report an absence: Call notification system, WSRS 96.1, (508) 892-7050 x 303 School cancellation information: (508) 892-7048 x 401 WTAG 530AM and Channel 5 Office Contacts: Call notification system and local media List of after-school activities: Mrs. Cote (508) 892-7050 x300 outlet Afer school program until 5:00pm Mrs. Hovagimian (508) 892-7050 x 301 List of after-school activities: Before- and Number to call to report an absence: after-school child care programs

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Convenient onsite parking, Worcester and Spencer. Both locations now offering Smart iOC® optical impression scanners; no impressions for records or invisalign® Drive Slow! Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 Leicester Bus Routes Bus #1 on Waite St., cross Rt.9 into Stafford St., right on Auburn ( route starts at 6:40 a.m.) St. Josephs parking lot pick St., left on Rt.9, right on Old High School – Right up at Early Learning Center, Main, right on Paxton St. drop Paxton St., right on Marshall, left on Rt.9, right on Old Main, off at Primary School any stu- T.A. Worcester line retrace right on Paxton St. to Primary dents that go to Assabet or Marshall, cross Paxton St., School. Tantasqua continue to take a left on Hemlock, left on White right into the High School. Birch, left on Whittemore, Bus #4 THE WRITE STUFF right on Paxton to High (route starts at 6:25 a.m.) (Start 6:55 a.m.) School. High School – Right on Middle School – Right on Rt.56, left on Stafford St., T.A. Paxton St., left on Old Main, (Start 6:55 a.m.) at convenience store, retrace left on Rt.9, right on Auburn SEASON 13 Middle School – Right on Stafford St., left on Rt.56, T.A. St., right on Stafford St., right Paxton, left on Washburn, Oxford line, retrace Rt.56, on Rt.56, left on Clark St., right on Whittemore to Hill St., left on Stafford St., right on T.A. retrace Clark St., left on left on Marshall, left on Laurel Pleasant go to lights in center Rt.56, right on Pleasant, cross to Donnelly Cross Rd., left on cross Rt9 onto Old Main, left on Rt.9, left on Paxton St., right The Spencer New Leader will feature The Write Moosehill, right on Bond, bear Paxton St. drop off at Primary on Winslow Ave. to Middle right at farm staying on Bond School any students that go School. Stuff once again this school year. We would like St., left on Rt.9, left at set of to Assabet or Tantasqua con- to encourage teachers to submit as a class, and stu- lights in the center, left on Old tinue to take a right into High (Start 7:30 a.m.) Main, left on Paxton St., right School. Memorial School – Right dents to send in essays and poems on their own for on Winslow to Middle School. on Winslow, left on Paxton (Start 6:55 a.m.) St., left on Old Main, right publication in the paper each month. The schedule (Start 7:30 a.m.) Middle School – Left on onto Rt.9, stop at McCarthy Memorial School – Right Paxton St., left on Old Main Ave., right on Ludlow, right with deadlines for the 2014-2015 school year and on Winslow, cross Paxton St. to Rt.9, right on Ludlow, right on Stafford St., right on to Harberton, left on Warren, on Stafford St., cross Rt.56, to Folsom, left on Atwood, right rules for submission are below: right on Rt.9, left on Pine St., Stafford St., go thru intersec- on Stafford, left on Rt.56, T.A. left on River , left on Baldwin, tion T.A. Arrow Gas, retrace Trash Co. on left retrace Rt.56, left on Pleasant, left on King Stafford St., left on Pleasant St. right on Pleasant St., left on St. Ext., left on Pleasant to to Middle School. Memorial Dr. to Memorial Memorial School. School. (Start 7:30 a.m.) (Start 8:00 a.m.) Memorial School – Right on (Start 8:00 a.m.) Primary School – Left on Winslow Ave., left on Paxton Primary School – Right on Pleasant to Paxton St., left on St., cross Rt.9, continue onto Pleasant St. left on Rt.56, left Whittemore to Hill St., left Pleasant St., left on Rt.56, right on King St., right on Clark 2014 on Marshall, left on Laurel on Clark St., left on Pleasant St., right on Rt.56, left on King to Donnelly Cross Rd., left St., right on St. Ext., cross Pleasant St., to on Moosehill, right on Bond, River St., left on Charlton King St. Ext., left on Sunset , September 26 (deadline Septemeber 17) bear right by farm staying on St., right on Parker St., left right on King St. Ext., right on Bond St.,left on Rt.9, left on on Baldwin St., T.A. Salminen, Pleasant St. , right on Green October 31 (deadline October 23) Old Rt.9, left on Rt.9, right on retrace Baldwin St. right on St., right on Little Green, left Mechanic St., right on Spring River St., left on Pleasant St. to on River St., left on Pleasant St., right on Grove St., left onto Memorial School. St., right on Clark St., left November 28 (deadline November 19) Franklin, left on Pleasant to on Rt.56, right on Pleasant Primary School. (Start 8:00a.m.) St., left on Mayflower, left December 19 (deadline December 10) Primary School – Right on on Tanglewood, left on Bus #2 Pleasant St., right on Stafford Knollwood, left on Crestwood, (route starts at 6:30 a.m.) St., T.A. Arrow Gas, right on Tanglewood, left on 2015 High School - Left Rt.56, retrace Stafford St., right on Mayflower, left on Mayflower right on Clark St., right on Rt.56, T.A. Oxford Town line, Circle, right on Mayflower January 30 (deadline January 21) Henshaw St., right on Stafford retrace Rt.56, right on Stafford Dr., left on Pleasant, cross St., right on Rt.56, right on St., left on Henshaw St., left on Rt.9, left on Paxton St. to Clark St., left on Peter Salem, Peter Salem, right on Pleasant Primary School. February 27 (deadline February 19) T.A. @ Bunker Hill, retrace, St., cross Rt.9, left on Paxton left on Henshaw St., right on St. to Primary School. Bus#8 March 27 (deadline March 18) Willow Hill, right on Rt.9,left (route starts at 6:20 a.m.) on Little Old Main, left on Bus #5 High School – Left on Rt.56, Chapel St., left on Chapel, left ( route starts at 6:25 a.m.) right on Pleasant St.,left on April 24 (deadline April 15) on Waite St., right on Rt.9, High School – Left on Rt.56, Rt.9, left on Burncoat, right on right on Old Main, right on right on Pleasant St., left on Rawson St., left on Greenville May 29 (deadline May 20) Paxton St. drop off at Primary Rt.9, right on Breezy Bend (old St. , left on Pine St., left on School if you have Assabet or Rt.9), right on Watson, right Charles St., Tantasqua students contin- on Bond St., left on Moosehill right on Rawson St., right June 19 (deadline June 10) ue to take a right into High Rd., right on Donnelly Cross on Rt.9, left on Paxton St. drop School. Rd. continue on Laurel, right off at Primary School any on Marshall St., right on Hill students that go to Assabet (Start 6:55 a.m.) St., continue onto Whittemore or Tantasqua continue take a Essays should not exceed 300 words. We reserve Middle School - Right on St. right on Paxton St. to High right into High School. Paxton St., left on Whittemore, School at end of driveway the right to not publish a submission if the con- right on White Birch, right drop off any students the go to Middle School – Left on on Hemlock, left on Marshall, Assabet or Tantasqua. Paxton St., right on Rt.9, left on tent is inappropriate. Please obtain your parent(s) T.A. Paxton line, retrace Burncoat St., right on Rawson Marshall, cross Paxton St., (Start 6:55 a.m.) St., left on Greenville St., left continue on Marshall, T.A. at Middle School – Left on on Pine St., left on Charles St., permission to include your name in the publica- Worcester City Line, retrace Paxton St., cross Rt.9 onto right on Rawson St., right on Marshall, left on Mulberry, Pleasant St., right on Green Rt.9 , left on Paxton St., right tion if sending on your own. Email your essay left on Chapel, right on Rt.9 to St., Right on River St., right on on Winslow Ave. to Middle Middle School. Pine St., right on Rt.9, left on School. or poem with your name, grade, and school to Paxton St., right on Winslow (Start 7:30 a.m.) Ave. to Middle School. (Start 7:30 a.m.) June Simakauskas, [email protected] by Memorial School – Right on Memorial School – Left on Winslow, left on Paxton St., (Start 7:30 a.m.) Winslow ,right onOld Main to deadline date. If essays come in late and if there is right on Rt.9, left on Rawson, Memorial School – Right lights, left on Rt.9, left on left on Charles, right on on Winslow Ave., right on Goddard Memorial Pine St., right on Greenville Paxton St., left on Marshall, Parkway, left on Apricot St. room, we will accept late submissions; otherwise, St., right on Rawson, left on T.A. Paxton Line, retrace onto Sargent St., right on Rt.9, Burncoat St., right on Rt.9, Marshall, right on Hemlock left on Willow Hill, left on we will hold them for the following month. Essays/ right on Pleasant to Memorial St., left on White Birch, right Henshaw St., right on King School. on Whittemore, T.A. Paxton St., left on Rt.56, left on Clark poems may be of a topic of your choice, howev- line, retrace Whittemore, St., right on Henshaw St., ( Start 8:00 a.m.) right on Paxton St. cross Rt.9 T.A. Coopers Farm retrace er, if you’d like my suggested topics, check the Primary School – Right to Pleasant St. to Memorial Henshaw St., left onto Peter on Pleasant St., right on School. Salem, left on Pleasant St., River St., left on Charlton right on Memorial Dr. to Spencer New Leader each week, or email me for St., right on Parker St., left (Start 8:00 a.m.) School. on Baldwin, T.A. Salminen, Primary School – Left on more information. retrace Baldwin, left on River, Pleasant St., right on Rt.9, left (Start 8:05 a.m. right on Pine St., right on Rt.9, on Mannville, right on Primary School – Left on Looking forward to SEASON 13 of left on Paxton St. to Primary Chapel St., T.A. Pine Ave., Pleasant St., left on Rt.9, left School. retrace Chapel St., right on Burncoat St., right on THE WRITE STUFF! on Mulberry St., right on Rawson St., left on Bus #3 Marshall St., T.A. Crystal St. Greenville St., left on (route starts at 6:30 a.m.) retrace Marshall St., cross Fairview, right on Ferncroft, High School – Left on Rt.56, Paxton St. onto Marshall left on Fairview, left on right on Pleasant St., right on St., left on Hemlock St., Greenville St., left on Pine Rt.9, left on Sargent St., T.A. left on White Birch St., left St., left on Charles St., right Redfield Rd., retrace Sargent on Whittemore St., right on on Rawson St., right on Rt.9, St., right on Rt.9, right on Little Paxton St. to Primary School. left on Warren Ave., right on Old Main, right on Chapel St., Harberton, left on Paxton to left on Mannville St., right Bus #6 Primary School. Looking for monthly on Rt.9, right on Old Main, (route starts at 6:30 a.m.) right on Paxton St. drop off at High School – Left on Rt.56. , Bus #10 Primary School any Assabet left on King St., left on Pleasant (route starts at 6:35 a.m.) business sponsors. or Tantasqua students contin- St., right on Green St., right on High School – Left on ue to take a right into High River St., right on Pine St., Rt.56, left on Clark St., left on If you’d like to be a sponsor School. right on Rt.9, left on Paxton St. Pleasant St., right on River to High School. St., left on Charlton St., right on this page, (Start 6:55 a.m.) on Parker St., left on Baldwin Middle School – Left on (Start 6:50 a.m.) St., T.A. Salminen retrace call June at 508-909-4062 or email Paxton St., to Pleasant St., Middle School – Left on Baldwin St., right on River St., right on Green St., bear left Paxton St. , left on Old Main left on Pleasant, cross Rt.9, left [email protected] onto Baldwin St., left on River St. to Rt.9, right on Church on Paxton drop off at Primary St., right on Charlton St., right St., left on Towtaid, right on School any students that go for information. on Parker St., left on Baldwin Tobin, right on Auburn St., to Assabet or Tantasqua con- St., T.A. Salminen, retrace left on Rt.9, left on Willow Hill, tinue take a right into High Baldwin St., cross River St. left on Henshaw, T.A. Coopers School. back to Baldwin St. Farm, retrace Henshaw, left Bear right onto Green St., onto Peter Salem, right on (Start 7:00 a.m.) left on Pleasant, left on King St. Pleasant St. to Middle School. Middle School – Left on Ext., left on Sunset Dr., right Paxton St., left on Old Main, back onto King St. Ext., left on (Start 7:30 a.m.) right on Rt.9, stop at Pleasant, go thru lights, left on Memorial School – Left on McCarthy Ave., left on Paxton St., right on Winslow Winslow, left on Rt.9, right on Airport Rd. (Worcester), left Ave. to Middle School. Church St., left on Towtaid, on Apricot to Sargent St., right on Tobin, right on right on Rt.9, right on Waite (Start 7:30 a.m.) Auburn St., left on Rt.9, right St., left on Chapel St., left on Memorial School – Right onto Little Old Main, right on Mannville St., right on Rt.9, on Winslow, left on Paxton Chapel St., right on Mulberry right on Old Main, right St., right on Rt.9, right on St., right on Marshall St., T.A. on Winslow Ave. to Middle Breezy Bend (old Rt.9), right Crystal St. retrace Marshall, School. on Watson St., right on Bond left on Mulberry St., left on St., left on Moosehill Rd., T.A. Mannville St. right on Rt.9, left Memorial School – Left on top of Howard Hurley retrace on Pleasant St. to Memorial Winslow, left on Rt.9, right on Moosehill Rd., right on Bond School. Auburn St., right on Stafford St., bear right at Farm stay- St., cross Rt.56 continue on ing on Bond St., left on Rt.9, (Start 8:00 a.m.) Stafford St. go thru intersec- left on Old Rt.9 at Everlast, Primary School – Left on tion T.A. Arrow Gas retrace left on Rt.9, right on Grove Pleasant St., right on Peter Stafford St., left on Pleasant to St., left onto Franklin St., Salem, left on Henshaw St., Memorial School. right on Pleasant St., right on right on Willow Hill, right Memorial Dr. to School. on Rt.9, right on McCarthy (Start 8:00 a.m.) Ave. T.A. retrace McCarthy Primary School- Right on (Start 8:05 a.m.) Ave., left on Rt.9, right on Old Pleasant St., left on Rt.56, Primary School – Left on Main, right on Winslow Ave., left on Stafford St., left on Pleasant St., right on Rt.9, right on Paxton St. to Primary Folsom St., left onto Atwood right on Auburn St., left on School. Terrace, right on Stafford St., Tobin , left on Towtaid, left right on Auburn St., left onto on Church St., right on Rt.9, Bus #7 Rt.9, right on Old Main, right left on Sargent, T.A. Redfield (route starts at 6:25 a.m.) on Winslow Ave., right on Rd., retrace Sargent St., right High School – Left on Rt.56, Hyland Ave., left on Paxton on Rt.9, right onto Little Old right on Pleasant St., right on St. to Primary School. Main, right on Chapel St., left Rt.9, right on Ludlow, right on 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, August 22, 2014 North Brookfield Bus Routes 20) Corner of Pinecroft St. (group 6) Corner of Spring St. Gilbert St. becomes E. Brookfield Rd. NORTH BROOKFIELD dropoff after turnaround) Bear RIGHT onto S. Main Street. 5) 11 E. Brookfield Rd. continued from page 4­­­ 21) Woodland Avenue 7) Evergreen Street & South Main Turn right on Donovan Rd., then right on Turn right on Shore Rd. Street Fullam Hill Road. 3) 62 Green Road 22) 25 Shore Road 8) Winter Street & South Main 6) 47 Fullam Hill Road 23) 27 Shore Road Street. (South Main St. becomes West 7) 36 Fullam Hill Road Green Road becomes Shore Road by the 24) 58 Shore Road Brookfield Rd.) 8) 27 Fullam Hill Road Lake Shore Road becomes Green Rd. after the 9) 6 West Brookfield Road 9) 21 Fullam Hill Road 4) 58 Shore Road Lake. LEFT on Brookfield Road. 10) 6 Fullam Hill Road 5) 27 Shore Road 25) 62 Green Road 10) 10 Brookfield Road At end, turn right on South Main Street. 6) 25 Shore Road 26) 51 Green Road 11) 22 Brookfield Road 11) Stop at corner of Ward St. 27) 36 Green Road 12) Corner of Donovan Road Turn left onto Bates Street. Turn LEFT on North St. TURN AROUND 13) 91 Brookfield Road 12) 35 Bates Street at Pine Road and turn right onto North Turnaround at Devils Elbow Road. Bates Street turns into Old West St. NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - Retrace Brookfield Rd. and go LEFT on Brookfield Road. 7) Pinecroft & North Street (group #3 AM Birch Hill Road. 13) 70 Old West Brookfield Road pickup) 14) 11 Birch Hill Road Turn right onto Tucker Road. 8) 26 North St. Leave Bus Yard at 6:25 AM. Turn left on 15) 1 Birch Hill Road 14) Corner of Tucker & Smith 9) Corner of Woodland Ave. Main Street, continue on East Brookfield Continue to end, turn LEFT on West Hanson Rd. Road to the townline. First Stop is at 6:35 Brookfield Road, then RIGHT on Cider Bear RIGHT on Smith Hanson Road. Bear LEFT on Old E. Brookfield Road, AM. Mill Road. 15) 55 Smith Hanson Road then bear LEFT onto Brickyard Road 1) Corner of Slab City Rd. 16) 6 Cider Mill Road. 16) 42 Smith-Hanson Road 10) Corner of Old E.B. Road & Turn RIGHT on Slab City Road, and 17) Corner of Stagecoach Road 17) Corner of Smith Hanson & Brickyard Road RIGHT on Town Farm Rd. Turnaround at Stagecoach Rd., and Bigelow Rd. 11) 10 Brickyard Rd. 2) 22 Town Farm Road retrace. Turn LEFT on West Brookfield 18) 32 Smith Hanson Rd. 12) 17 Brickyard Rd. Turn LEFT on Donovan Road. Turn Road, RIGHT on Donovan Road. 19) Corner of Collins & Smith LEFT on Brookfield Road. Continue straight across Brookfield Hanson Rd. Turn RIGHT on Bullard Road 3) 91 Brookfield Road Road. RIGHT on Town Farm Road LEFT on Waite Corner to King Rd. on the 13) 14 Bullard Road Turn Around at Devil’s Elbow Road, pro- 18) 10 Town Farm Road right. Turn around and retrace. 14) 4 Bullard Road (seldom) ceed to Birch Hill Road on LEFT. 19) 22 Town Farm Road 20) 81 Waite Corner Rd. 4) 11 Birch Hill Road Continue to end, turn LEFT on Slab City Waite Corner Road becomes Bigelow LEFT on Old E. Brookfield Rd. 5) 1 Birch Hill Road Rd. and LEFT on East Brookfield Road. Street. 15) 53 Old E. Brookfield Road Turn LEFT onto West Brookfield Road. 19) 120 East Brookfield Road 21) 97 Bigelow St. 16) 52 Old E. Brookfield Road Long Then RIGHT on Cider Mill Road. Return to pickup elementary at 2:30 p.m. 22) Corner of Bigelow, Summer & Driveway on RIGHT 6) 6 Cider Mill Road Downey Rd. 17) 18 Old E. Brookfield Road – 7) 10 Cider Mill Road NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY - 23) Corner of Brown St. (Corner Old E. Brookfield & Ward Street) Go to Stagecoach Rd. and turn around, #3 PM 24) Corner of Bigelow & Ayers Old E. Brookfield Rd. becomes Elm St. retrace. Streets Stop on Elm St. at 8) 7 Cider Mill Road Return to elementary school. Pick up at Bigelow turns into Summer Street 18) 96 Elm St. Proceed to end, Turn LEFT on W. 2:30-2:40 p.m. Load at school, turn LEFT 25) Corner of Summer & High St. 19) Corner of Edna Circle Brookfield Rd., then 2nd RIGHT on out of school driveway, then RIGHT on 26) Corner of Prospect Street 20) Corner of Lee & Elm St. Donovan New Braintree Rd 27) Laundromat on Summer St. 21) 50 & 52 Elm Street 9) 10 Donovan Road 1) 48 New Braintree Road Stay on Summer Street to LEFT on Main 22) Corner of Elm & Arch Streets 10) 17 Donovan Road 2) 61 New Braintree Road Street, proceed to school to unload the 23) Corner of Walnut & School Continue to intersection, then LEFT on 3) 70 New Braintree Road/Corner elementary students. Streets Brookfield Road. of Witt Drive Continue on Elm St. to School St. Turn 11) 22 Brookfield Road 4) 80 New Braintree Road NORTH BROOKFIELD H.S. - #4 P.M. LEFT onto Main St., then RIGHT onto 12) 10 Brookfield Road 5) 90 New Braintree Road Spring St. Continue on Brookfield Road to end. Turn LEFT on Mill Road. 24) 27 Spring Street (before corner RIGHT on West Brookfield Road 6) 14 Mill Road Leave school at 2:00 - go LEFT on Oakham of Union St.) (becomes South Main Street) Back into Downey Road to turnaround Road, LEFT onto North Main Street. Turn RIGHT onto Union St. 13) 8 West Brookfield Road and dropoff. Turn RIGHT onto Summer Street. 25) 11 Union St. Continue on South Main Street. 7) Intersection of Mill/King/ 1) Laundromat on Summer St. At end, turn RIGHT onto Summer Street, 14) Evergreen & South Main Street Downey Road. 2) Corner of Prospect Street continue on to straight across Main Turn LEFT on Main Street. 8) 19 Mill Road 3) Corner of High Street Street to School Street to left on Grove 15) Corner of Spring Street Retrace Mill Road, turn RIGHT on New 4) Corner of Ayers Street Street. 16) Corner of Bell Street Braintree Road. 5) Corner of Brown St. 26) Grove Street Apts./S. Common Continue up N. Main to New Braintree 9) 45 New Braintree Rd. 6) 73 Bigelow Street Street - Group Road Continue on North Main Street. Stay straight, and this turns into Waite 27) Corner of N. Common & Grove 17) 36 New Braintree Road 10) Corner of Bell Street Corner Road. Turn left on Smith Hanson Sts. 18) 38 New Braintree Road 11) Corner of Batchelor Drive Road. 28) Corner of Willow St. & Grove St. Proceed to Stoddard Rd., back-in to turn 12) Corner of Spring Street (at 7) 1 Smith Hanson Road Continue straight on Grove St. to N. around, and stop. Library) 8) 3 Smith Hanson Road Main St. to School. 19) corner of Stoddard Rd. Bear RIGHT onto South Main Street. 9) 39 Smith Hanson Rd. Turn left onto New Braintree Rd., then 13) Corner of Evergreen Street 10) 53A Smith Hanson Rd. left on Oakham Rd. Proceed to High 14) Corner of Winter St. Turn LEFT on Tucker Road N B HIGH SCHOOL - #2 P.M. School to dropoff. 15) 14 & 15 South Main St. (South 11) Corner of Tucker & Smith Main St. changes to West Brookfield Hanson Rd. Leave school and go LEFT on Oakham NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY - Road.) 12) 30 Tucker Road Road, LEFT on N. Main Street, and bear #3 AM 16) Corner of McCarthy Road 13) Corner of Tucker Cross Road LEFT onto Grove Street. Turn LEFT 17) 6 West Brookfield Road Turn LEFT on Old West Brookfield Road. onto School Street, bear RIGHT onto Elm First Pick-Up at 7:25 a.m. Proceed to the Bear LEFT onto Brookfield Road. 14) 70 Old West Brookfield Road Street. East Brookfield Rd. 18) 2 Brookfield Road Old West Brookfield Road turns into 1) Corner of School, Walnut, and 1) Corner of Slab City Road 19) 67 Brookfield Rd. Bates. Turn right on S. Main St. Elm Sts. Turn RIGHT onto Slab City Road. RIGHT 20) 91 Brookfield Rd. 15) Stop at corner of Ward St. 2) Corner of Elm/Arch/Mill on Town Farm Road. Turn around at Devil’s Elbow Rd. Turn left onto Fullam Hill Rd. Streets 2) 11 Town Farm Road Retrace Brookfield Rd. to turn LEFT on 16) 7 Fullam Hill Road 3) 52 Elm Street Continue to end, LEFT on Donovan Road. Birch Hill Rd. 17) 27 Fullam Hill Road 4) Corner of Edna Circle 3) 33 Donovan Rd. 21) 1 Birch Hill Road 18) 35 Fullam Hill Road 5) corner of Elm & Chase Road Continue to end, go LEFT on Brookfield LEFT on West Brookfield Road, RIGHT 19) 36 Fullam Hill Road Road. on Cider Mill Road. 20) 46 Fullam Hill Road Elm Street becomes Old East Brookfield 4) 67 Brookfield Road 22) 6 Cider Mill Road At end, turn left on Donovan Rd. then left Road. Turn RIGHT on Bullard Road 5) 91 Brookfield Road 23) 10 Cider Mill Road on E. Brookfield Rd. 6) 26 Bullard Road Turnaround at Devils Elbow Rd. and Turnaround at Stagecoach Road, and 21) 11 East Brookfield Road retrace Brookfield Road to LEFT on Birch retrace. 22) Corner of Ward St. Turn LEFT on Brickyard Road. Hill Road. LEFT on West Brookfield 24) 7 Cider Mill Road 23) Corner of Stoddard Place, 7) Corner of Brickyard Road & Old Road. Next RIGHT onto Cider Mill Turn LEFT on West Brookfield Rd., then Gilbert, & King St. E.B. Road Road. RIGHT on Donovan Road. Crossover 24) Corner of Cushing St. 6) 6 Cider Mill Road Brookfield Rd., continuing on Donovan 25) Corner of Grant St. Turn RIGHT on Old E. Brookfield Rd., 7) 10 Cider Mill Road Rd. RIGHT on North St., turn around at Pine Turn around at Stagecoach Road, retrace. 25) 33 Donovan Road Continue on Gilbert St. to N. Main St. to St. Right on North St. 8) 7 Cider Mill Road RIGHT onto Town Farm Road. Oakham Rd. to pickup elementary school 8) Corner of Pinecroft – group stop Continue to end, then LEFT on West 26) 11 Town Farm Road children. 9) Woodland Avenue Brookfield Road, RIGHT on Donovan 27) 34 Town Farm Road NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY - Road, LEFT on Brookfield Road At end, turn LEFT on Slab City Road and #4 P.M. RIGHT on Shore Rd. Shore Road turns 9) 2 Brookfield Road left on E. Brookfield Rd. into Green Road Continue to end, turn right on West 28) 120 E. Brookfield Road Load up the elementary students at 2:30. 10) 62 Green Road Brookfield Road LEFT out of School Driveway, then LEFT 11) 51 Green Road 10) 8 West Brookfield Road onto North Main Street. Turn RIGHT 12) 32 Green Road West Brookfield Road becomes South NORTH BROOKFIELD H.S. - #4 A.M. onto Summer Street. 13) 23 Green Road Main Street 1) Laundromat on Summer St. 11) 14 & 15 South Main Street (a lit- 2) Corner of Prospect Street tle ways past Fullam Hill Rd.) Leave lot 6:45 a.m.- LEFT on N. Main 3) Corner of Summer & High St. N B ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - #2 P.M. 12) Corner of Winter Street Street to Gilbert St. First stop is at 6:50 Bear left, and turns into Bigelow Street 13) Corner S. Main & Evergreen AM 4) Corner of Bigelow & Ayers Street 1) Corner of Grant & Gilbert Streets Load students at school at 2:30, turn left Continue to end of road and take a LEFT 2) Corner of Cushing St. 5) Corner of Brown Street on Oakham Rd., left on N. Main St. Bear onto Main Street 3) Corner of Stoddard Place/King 6) Corner of Downey, Summer & left on Grove St. 14) Corner of Spring Street Street Bigelow 1) Corner of Willow & Grove St. 15) Corner of Batchelor Drive/ 4) Corner of Ward Street 7) 97 Bigelow St. 2) Corner of N. Common St. & Stoddard Court 5) 11 East Brookfield Road Continue up the hill & road turns into Grove St. 16) Corner of Bell Street Turn right on Donovan Road, then right Waite Corner Rd. Continue up to King 3) Corner of S. Common St./Grove Stay on North Main to New Braintree on Fullam Hill Road. Rd. on the right, and turnaround. St. Apts. Road. 6) 46 Fullam Hill Road 8) 81 Waite Corner Road 17) 48 New Braintree Road 7) 27 Fullam Hill Road Turn right on Smith Hanson Road. Continue to end, right on School St., then 18) 70 New Braintree Road/Witt 8) 7 Fullam Hill Road 9) Corner of Collins Road left on N. Main St. Turn right onto Spring Drive At end, turn right on South Main St. 10) 32 Smith Hanson Road St. after the library. 19) 80 New Braintree Road 9) Pickup at corner of Ward St. 11) Corner of Bigelow & Smith 4) Corner of Spring Street & Union Turn left on Mill Road. Turn left onto Bates Street. Bates Street Hanson Road Street 20) 14 Mill Road turns into Old West Brookfield Road 12) 42 Smith-Hanson Rd. Turn right onto Union Street. 21) Intersection of Mill/King/ 10) 70 Old West Brookfield Road 13) 55 Smith-Hanson Rd. 5) 11 Union Street Downey Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Tucker Road. 14) Corner of Tucker & Smith At end, turn right onto Summer Street. Back into Downey Road and retrace Mill 11) Corner of Tucker Cross Road Hanson Rd. Continue up to the intersection, go Road. 12) 30 Tucker Road Turn LEFT onto Tucker Road. straight across Main Street to School St. 22) 19 Mill Road 13) Corner of Tucker Rd. & Smith 15) Corner of Tucker Cross Road 6) Corner of School & Walnut St. Turn RIGHT on New Braintree Road. Hanson Rd. Turn LEFT on Old West Brookfield Road Bear right onto Elm St. 23) 61 New Braintree Road Bear RIGHT onto Smith Hanson Road. 16) 70 Old West Brookfield Road 7) corner of Arch/Elm/Mill 24) 45 New Braintree Road 14) 39 Smith Hanson Road Old West Brookfield Road turns into Streets. Proceed to Elementary School to dropoff. 15) 3 Smith Hanson Road Bates Street. 8) 50 & 52 Elm Street 16) 1 Smith Hanson Road 17) 35 Bates Street (across from 9) corner of Lee Avenue NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Turn RIGHT onto Waite Corner Road, Ayers Street) 10) corner of Edna Circle - # 3 PM which becomes Bigelow Street. Turn right on South Main. Stop immedi- 11) 96 Elm St. 17) 73 Bigelow Street ately after turning the corner. Go to High School approx. 1:55 p.m. 18) 55 Bigelow Street 18) Stop at Corner of Ward Elm Street turns into Old East Brookfield RIGHT into School. Leave school at 19) Corner of Brown St. Turn left on Fullam Hill Rd. Road 2:00 PM. Turn LEFT out of the school 20) Corner of Ayers Street 19) 6 Fullam Hill Road 12) 18 Old East Brookfield Road – onto Oakham Road, then RIGHT on New 21) Corner of Summer & High Street 20) 21 Fullam Hill Road (Corner of Ward Street) Braintree Road. 22) Corner of Prospect Street 21) 27 Fullam Hill Road 13) 52 Old East Brookfield Road 1) 36 New Braintree Road 23) Laundromat 22) 36 Fullam Hill Road 14) 53 Old East Brookfield Road 2) 38 New Braintree Road 23) 47 Fullam Hill Road 3) 44 New Braintree Road Turn left on North Main Street to school. At end, turn left on Donovan, then left on Turn right on Bullard Rd. Continue on New Braintree Rd. up to East Brookfield Road. 15) 4 Bullard Road Stoddard Road. Back into Stoddard and NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY 24) 11 E. Brookfield Rd. 16) 14 Bullard Road stop - #4 A.M. This turns into Gilbert St. 4) corner of Stoddard & New 25) 88 & 90 Gilbert St. Turn left on Brickyard Rd. Braintree Rd. Leave High School, turn left on N. Main 26) Corner of Gilbert & Ward Street 18) 17 & 16 Brickyard Rd. Retrace New Braintree Rd. and turn St. to Gilbert St. (changes at Hannaford 27) Corner of Stoddard Place & King 19) corner of Brickyard & Old EB RIGHT on Mill Road. Back into Downey Mkt.) – 1st stop at 7:30 a.m. Street Road Road to turn around. 1) Corner of Cushing & Gilbert 28) Corner of Cushing & Gilbert 5) Mill/Downey/King Rd. Street Street Bear right on Old E. Brookfield Rd., Turn right on Mill Rd. Continue to end 2) Corner of Stoddard Place and RIGHT on North St., then back into Pine of Mill Road, RIGHT on New Braintree Gilbert Street St. to TURN AROUND. Turn right onto Road. Continue on, becomes North Main 3) Corner of Ward & Gilbert Street North St. Street. 4) 88 & 90 Gilbert St. Friday, August 22, 2014 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 Bay Path Bus Routes Hillcrest Dr, Rollingwood Dr to walk right on Main St., picking up Coombs Yeoman Rd. BAY PATH out St. and Chestnut St. Right on Brookfield Rd. continued from page 5­­­ Right on Main St. travel to Charlton St. (no pick ups) Right on North Sturbridge Rd. Left on Rocky Hill Rd. pick up Foster Left on Cranberry Meadow Rd. Turn Barkwood Inn Charlton travel to Guelphwood Road picking up around at Hyland Rd. Briarcliff Rd. to continue on Rte 20 East pick up corner Left on Paige Lane along the way and at the corner of Ellis walk out of Elm St. Auburn Right on Forest St Rd. and Blood Rd. Left on North Sturbridge Rd. right on Millbury St. Left on Church St pick up West St left on Burlingame Road Left on City Depot Rd. Left on Montclair Drive bear left on Prindle Hill Road picking Straight on H K Davis Rd. right on Rte 20 Right on Main St up Pumpkin Lane and Oakridge Drive Left on Jones Rd. pick up at Left on Greenwood St. pick up Rydberg Right on Charlton St Stoneybrook Rd. Terrace return to Right on Howarth Rd. turn around right on T. Hall Road Straight on Gould Rd. turn around at right on Rte 20 left on Burlingame Road picking up Buteau Rd. right on South St. Right on Charlton St (#’s 1-153) Left on Cemetary Rd. picking up at right on Central St. Right on Old Howarth Rd. turn travel to Old Worcester Rd. corner left on Church St. around right on Morton Station Road Right on Stafford St (no pick ups) left on Rte . 12 Right on Charlton St to school right on Water St. Pick up Clockedile Dr and P.M. Reversed Right on Power Station Rd. left on Oxford St. North Grasshopper Lane Straight to City Power Rd. (picking up right on Rte 12 Charlton St turns to Oxford Rd. Bay Path 17 Charlton Southbridge at end of side streets) right on Warren Rd. turns into Bryn Charlton August 2014 Right on Center Depot Rd. picking Mawr Ave. Pick up Colicum Dr., Nichols Lane to Start picking up at 6:15 on up Elliot Dr, Laurie Lane Scott Drive to left on Oxford St. North walk out Saundersdale Rd., Charlton p/u Piehl walk out left on Rochdale St Pick up Wamsutta Ridge Rd. Drive to Dresser Hill Rd. in Sbdge., Right on Rte 20 pick up City Power pick up at corners of Zabelle Ave., P.M. Reversed Equipment Burnette St., and Ashworth St. right over bridge, Left on Masonic Hill Rd. Right on Leicester St Bay Path 12 Webster-Oxford August left on East Main pick up Brookside Left on Muggett Hill Rd. picking up # Right on Stafford St pick up Sunrise St 2014 Village 5 turn around at church Start picking up at 6:15 on Rte 12 South Right on N. Woodstock Rd. at lights to school Left on Leicester St (Auburn) Oxford at Linwood St., Malden St. merge on Rte 131 P.M. Reversed Right on Rochdale St left on Morris p/u Maria continue left on Rte 56 and Esposito Court to walk out (Main turns into Brentwood Drive pick up Bay Path 21 Webster August 2014 right on Rte 20 St. #’s 1-104) Sunny Hill Dr To School continue to Webster on Rte 12 pick up Left on Lebanon Hill Rd. Starts picking up at 6:30 at Webster P.M. Same as AM at Cudworth Rd., Old Cudworth and Right on Alpine Dr Town Hall Left on Old English Neighborhood Rd. Right on Lake St pick up Golden Bay Path 9 Auburn N Oxford Charlton Pinehurst Dr. to walk out travel to Greek August 2014 Gore Rd. (Rte 16) left on Lebanon Hill Rd. p/u corner of Right on Thompson Rd. pick up at Start p/u @ 6:15 Rte 20 East Auburn at right on Killdeer Island Road t/a at log Surrey Lane Trailside Way Rodman Rd., and McGovern Ln. “Ronnies” cabin (about 100 yards past Cross Ct) Travel to Torry Rd. p/u corner of Ellis Left on Sand Dam Rd. right on Oxford St. (South), Rd. Left on Indian Inn Rd. left on Cedar St. return to Rte 16 on Killdeer Island straight on Reynold’s Road Right on South Shore Rd. left on South St. Road right on Prince Road t/a return to Left on Colonial pick up Jackson Rd. right on Rte . 20, Right on Lower Gore Rd., pick up at left on Millbury St., c/o., Community Rd., Cardin Rd. and Right on Reynold’s Road pick up Left on Jackson Rd. right on Packachoag St., Scenic Rd. Family Circle Left on Indian Inn rrd left on Jerome Ave., (2nd entrance), Pebble Beach Rd. straight on Saundersdale Road pick Right on Elaine St pick up cr of Lillian left on Southbridge St., up cr Blood Rd. and Elaine St right on Sword St., right on Lakeside Ave. Right on King Rd. pick up A Vinton Right on Thompson Rd., pick up Point right on Woodland Rd. , right on Wakefield Ave. Rd. Pleasant right on Boyce St., right on Hall Road to turnaround and Left on Dresser Hill Rd. pick up # 320 Straight to Rte 12 pick up at Hartley St, left on Oxford Street NoRteh return to, right on Lakeside Ave. Pinehurst , Marilyn Dr, Victoria Dr, and left on Boyce Street left on Mohawk Ave., left on Saundersdale Road Nancy Dr right on Rockland Rd. left on Freeman Ave. right on E. Baylies Road Left on Harwood St left on Auburn St., stop at 1 Stop right on Sunny Ave. left on Dresser Hill Rd. Right on Old Webster Rd. Oxford pick Convenience store, right on Lower Gore Rd. , To School up #170 and #219 right on Vine St. pick up at Jay Street turnaround at Longview Drive P.M. Same as AM to school right on Upper Gore Rd. to Lower left on Rte 290 South to Rte 20 West Gore Rd., Bay Path 18 Spencer Charlton August BP-16A Southbridge Charlton 08-1-14 right on Rte . 16 picking up at Old 2014 left on Prospect St., p/u at Kelly St. Douglas Rd., turnaround in Douglas Starts picking up at 6:15 # 68 New Start p/u @ 6:45 at the Vienna in Spencer Rd. Charlton p/u Howe Rd., Southbridge right on Appleton Rd. , right on Sutton Rd., continue into Dustin St , Prospect St pick up at 143 South St. (Car Quest) left on Rte 20 picking up at Tinker Hill Oxford to Joe Jenny Rd. Right on Adams Rd. pick up at cr turns Rd. Right on Sutton Ave., to Clark St pick up at Knox Trail Jr stop at corner of Newell Ave. (Art’s pick up at Thayer Pond Road in North right on Douglas Rd. return to Sutton High Spa), Oxford (North Oxford Main St (#’s 607 Ave. (no pick ups) left on Ash St continue on South St., stop along the +) Straight to Charlton St. (no pick ups) Left on Cherry St pick up cr of Maple way left on Rte 56 St left on Breakneck Rd., turnaround at left on on Rte .12, North Main St. Straight to Oxford Rd. in Charlton Right on Maple St Dennison X Road and return to Right on Main St /Rte 9 right on South St. turnaround and return to pick up to school. Left on Grove St pick up Brown St right on Old South Rd., Turner Road and Chestnut Hill Please note: (all students living on right onto Dennison Drive (Dennison pu corner of Rte 56 and Rte 12 Rte 16 in Webster will be picked up and Right on Wilson St Lane to walk out to Dennison Drive) right on Clara Barton Rd. dropped Left on Paxton Rd. straight on McKintrye Rd. off on the door side of the bus. Right on Donnelly Rd. left on Dennison Hill Road turns into Turner Rd. in Charlton (No one should cross Rte 16 for safety Left on Donnelly Cross Rd. pick up at right on Gerard St. reasons) Oakland Drive return to left on Lemoine Hill Rd. straight at stop sign onto Buffum Rd. P.M. Reversed left on Donnelly Rd. left on Durfee St. pick up Fulling Mill Rd. and Manor Right on East Main St /Rte 9 right on Dennison Drive Forest to walk out Bay Path 14 Webster Oxford Charlton Left on Greenville Rd. straight across to West St. stop at turnaround at Conlin Rd. picking up August 2014 Right on Kingsbury Rd. bear Right on School St. Jordan’s Way Start picking up at 6:30 on Bigelow Rd. R Jones Rd. travel to Flint Rd. Charlton left on Turner Rd. at the bridge Webster and Genevieve Lane to walk Left on Ash St to school to school out Left on East Charlton Rd. P.M. Flint Rd. then done the same as P.M. Reversed Left on North Main St Right on East Charlton Rd. (stay to the the morning Left on East Main St left) Bay Path 10 Oxford -Charlton August Right on Paradis Lane Left on Clark St turn around @ Buteau BP- 25 Southbridge 08-1-14 2014 Right on Second Island Rd. Rd. Wilson Ave to walk to Buteau Rd. Start p/u @ 6:45 on Worcester St. Starts picking up at 6:40 on Barton St. Right on Park St Southbridge picking up at Xtra Mart Oxford (Main St #’s 105-300) Straight on Slater St Right on East Charlton Rd. Right on Main St Right on North Main St Straight on Old Spencer Rd. Charlton right on Hook St. Right on Clover St Right on Cemetary Rd. right on Hamilton St. p/u Crane St., Left on Locust St pick up Aspen Dr Right on Oxford Rd. turns into Old Left on Center Depot Rd. Cross St., and corner of Hamilton and Webster Rd. Oxford Left on H K Davis Rd. Main St. Left on Holly St pick up Vine St Left on Dudley Rd. , which turns Right on Little Mugget Rd. Union St., and high #’s of Main St. to Left on Friar Tuck into Dudley-Oxford Rd. in Dudley turn Right on G French Rd. walk to Hamilton St. Right on Sunset Ave ( pick up is at around at Piasta Rd. Left on Center Depot Rd. picking up at right on Main St. at Big Bunny Main St end) Left on Henry Marsh Rd. Liberty Way Market Right on Main St Right on Sullivan Blvd Straight across Rte 20, picking up at L. right on Proulx St. Right on Harwood St Left on Old Southbridge Rd. Steven’s Rd. right on Lanlois Ave. Left on Lambert Cir turn around Left on Whiting Rd. (turns into Marsh To school left on Pleasant St., stop at the corner Rd.) P.M. Reversed of River St., continue to pick-up along Right on Harwood St pick up at BP gas Right on Bonneview Rd. Pleasant St., station MayFair to walk out Right on Klondike Rd. Turns into Bay Path 19 Spencer August 2014 right on Airport Rd., Left on Main St Beach Rd. right on Barefoot Rd. Right on Hollbrook Rd. pick up Allen Right on Potter Village Rd. Starts picking up at 6:10 at Jolicouer right on Commericial St. Ave and George St Left on Whiting Rd., turns into Gale Rd. pick up cr of Hebert Rd. left on Southbridge Rd. (Rte 169) Left on Westview Dr Rd. Charlton Right on South Spencer Rd. pick up cr Left on Huguenot Rd. pick up Right on Dolge Ct, Mckinstry Rd., Off- of Lyford Rd. right on Rte 20 Charlton Arrowhead Dr. and Russell Lane Shore Rd. and Burns Lane to walk out Cross Rte 9 to West Main that becomes right on H. Putnam Rd., pick up at Right on Main St Meadow Rd./Rte 31 pick up cr Old Main Anglez Hair Salon Left on Fairlawn Ave Left on Old Webster Rd. St/Meadow to school Right on June St Left on Charlton St pick up Fourth Ave, School St, Old P.M. drop at Anglez Salon first then Left on Walnut St pick up Oak St, To school Farm Rd., Bay Path Rd. and Smithville route done the same as morning Laurel St, Old Dudley Rd. P.M. Reversed Rd. Right on Dudley Rd. Left on North Spencer Rd. BP-6A Charlton 8-1-14 Left on Charlton St. (no pick-ups) Bay Path 15 Webster Dudley Charlton Left on Northwest Rd. pick Kittredge / Start picking up at 6:35 on Stafford St. August 2014 Northwest Rd. Charlton (#’s 1 +) Left on A F Putnam Rd., pick up Start picking up at 6:50 on Schofield Left on Kittredge Rd. turnaround at Lajoie Brothers Dennis Wilbur, Larnerd Hill Rd .and Ave. Dudley (#’s 200 +) and at Josiah Left on Deer Run Rd. Trucking Willow Tree Lane Blvd. Right on Kittredge Rd. right on Tucker Rd. Straight to Colburn Rd.(151-69) Pick left on Perryville Rd. Right on North West Rd. right on Smith Rd up Leland Dr left on School St. Left on North Spencer Rd./31 left on Wakefield Rd. turnaround and Right on Bond Rd. travel to Oxford Ave. Dudley picking Right on Hasting Rd. turn around return to Smith Rd. To school up #’s 17, 23 and 79 and Sunnyside Rd. after bridge right on Stafford St. P.M. Reversed Turnaround Right on Gold Nuggett Rd. left on Hammond Hill Rd. picking up right on Pine St (no pick ups) Left on Paxton Rd. pick up along the at the corner of Hycrest Rd. and Meadow Bay Path 11 Oxford Charlton August right on Charlton Road (picking up #’s way pick up Lambs Grove turn around Lane 2014 175-195 Dudley Oxford Rd., Dudley) right on Carrol Hill Rd. Start picking at 6:15 Sutton Ave at Debbie Drive go to end of Paxton turnaround at Hayes Pond Circle (Dunkin Donuts) (Main St #’s 300 -607) left on Pier Point (no pick ups) Rd. straight on Lelandville Rd. Right on Main St/Rte 9 pick up Dairy right on Murphy Lane Pick up Parker St, Walcott St right on Partridge Hill Road Queen left on Hanson Rd. Left on Lovett Rd. to school Left on Maple St /Rte 31 S pick up right on Carroll Hill Rd. Bear right on Sacarrappa Rd., picking P.M. Reversed along the way cr of Gauthier Rd., right on Hammond Hill Road up Birch Point Shores cr Cranberry Meadow Rd. left on Oxbow Rd. Right on Sutton Ave Bay Path 16 Southbridge Charlton to school right on Glenmere Road Right on Main St pick up Water St. and August 2014 P.M. Reversed right on Rte 20 Hall Rd. New St to walk out Start picking up at 6:50 on Everett St. left on Richardson’s Corner Road Left on Old Worcester Rd. Southbridge Bay Path 20 Charlton August 2014 Straight on Depot Rd. bear left on Lebanon Hill Road to school Left on Federal Hill turn around right on Durfee St. Start picking at 6:35 at Stephen Drive left on Eastford Rd., t/a at Dennison turn around at Maple St P.M. Done the same Left on Hudson Rd. Dr., return to Elm St., p/u at A1 Mart Right on Brookfield Rd. Right on Dana Rd. pick up Dana Dr, and Town Hall, Right on Fitzgerald Rd. turn around at 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, August 22, 2014 BACK TO SCHOOL COLORING CONTEST

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WEEKLY $450 By Lane and 2 end tables 18’ C.CONSOLE Southbridge MA Original price $699.00 Good Condition PAPERS Classic Star Trek $50.00 Asking $8,500.00 Figurine Set Asking $300.00 Deadline subject to change KEYLARGO due to holidays Looking To Purchase In box - never opened FIBERGLASS ENTERTAINMENT Von Schrader VS2 Call for more info Antiques $100 RATORO 22” CENTER Dry Foam ******************** BOAT And Collectibles Sears Carpet,Upholstery PERSONAL PACE w/end cabinets Upholstry Extractors 75 4 Stroke Honda Fish Finder Single Items Vacuum MWR 10’ long, 74” high $850.00 ea. ESTATE SALE Life Jackets, Auto Bilge, Or Entire Estates $75 Used once for 1 hour $225.00 524 Route 169 Bimini Boat Motor, Haier-Mini Frig $280.00 Extra VS II Brush Unit Woodstock Trailer Excellent, We Buy It All $60 2 SWIVEL ROCKER $275.00 28 & 29 August 10am- Never been in salt water! And Also Do Can be driven (5) Utility Heaters Call 413-245-9312 CHAIRS 3pm daily On-Site Estate Sales $8,700 Our veterinarians can help $10/ea between 1-6 p.m. $25.00 each Von Schrader VS III Bedrooms, dining furniture, spay/neuter and/or general And (2) HON Side Chairs Wall Cleaning Machine stickley desk 860-974-1276 medical appointments. Estate Auctions $40/ea art work, prints Additional discounts ONE 2HP SEARS AIR $325.00 CALL MIKE ANYTIME Treadmill MEN & WOMEN’S area rugs, 2001 available for those on COMPRESSOR 220 $50 GOLF CLUBS linen and lace financial assistance. 774-230-1662 $100.00 17” Pacific Floor SUNTRACKER Recliner Complete (with carriages) vintage sewing machines Please call Machine jewelry 21’ party barge pontoon boat $75 Make Offer 508-637-1333 ONE SUNBEAM GAS $275.00 violin with 40hp two stroke engine, $ BUY & SELL $ Mink Fur Jacket-(6/7) trailor included, or online at GRILL clocks www.secondchanceanimals.org ALL GOLD & SILVER $200 sewing notions runs great, AIR CONDITIONER $50.00 413-967-7567 ITEMS (2) Mid-back leather dozens of books asking $7500 New, Used only 8 hours! PUREBRED Specializing in cooking Call office chairs $200.00 VERY LARGE VINTAGE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC COINS, ONE BARBECUE GRILL neadlework, knitting, crafts 508-410-8431 $30/ea gold & silver of any form! Bell motorcyle $50.00 OAK OFFICE DESK sewing patterns kitchen wares BULLDOG PUPS 508-892-7160 $240 or B.O. BOAT FOR SALE Ready to go now. helmet ESTATE TAG SALE 2009 Trophy Qualified with over 30 1-413-244-9510 Parents on premises. Never used SAT & SUN 18’ Walkaround years experience & $75 MINI ENVIRO CHILD’S DESK 860-753-2096 a following of many SNAPPER $40 AUG Porta-potty, VHF Nursery Table satisfied customers. PELLET STOVE 23rd and 24th Fish finder and GPS 284 LOST & FOUND Solid Pine $1500.00 ROTO-TILLER Stereo with CD player 8am-4pm ETS We also sell a nice $65 IR5003, Used Twice VINTAGE WATER AND 115 Merc P 121 Lebanon St selection of fine jewelry, Best Offer SNOW SKIS Caravan roller trailer Southbridge antiques & collectibles. Beckett Burner BRADBURY Approximately 500 hours Did you find Reasonable offers accepted Contents of house and garage Control & Aquastat MINT HORSE TRAC VAC including Heywood Wakefield $18,000 your pet? Bring in your items & $250 COLLECTION Model 385-IC/385LH 802-258-1599 Mid Centry Mondern dining Webster, MA Or find a home see what they’re worth. (3) Kincaid “Replica” room set You won’t leave with cabinet Used Once 508-943-1317 Paintings Maple + Mahogany Bedroom for one? disappointed. Exellent condition Best Offer YARDMAN 8 HP 2’x3’ $50/ea sets and more. $200.00 SNOWTHROWER BOAT, MOTOR Honesty and fairness (2) Dog Steps BEAR CAT are our best policies! Tecumseh engine, elec. start, GARAGE SALE AND TRAILER $15/ea 508-987-9211 VAC-N-CHIP PRO 26” cut, w/chains RAIN OR SHINE Chrysler, Tri-Hull Lee’s Dog Gate-plastic 5-speed Bow Rider $15 Moving... & VAC PRO Runs good 8/22 10-5 8/23, 24 8-5 with 60HP Coins & Jewelry Dog Gate-steel SEARS Models 72085, 72285, Buying bigger 100A Hampton St Evenrude motor 239 West Main Street never used 72295 508-885-5639 Auburn Galvanized trailer East Brookfield Used Twice $30 PRO-FORM Furniture, Health & Beauty, Set up for fishing or pleasure’ (Route 9 - Panda Best Offer Christin Dior Tux TREADMILL Clothing, Glassware, A lot of $1200.00 LET US KNOW!!! Garden Plaza) Used once 42-44 long, Folds up, heavy duty eagle items, and so much more! Extras - call for details Please call us so that we 508-637-1236 w/pleated shirt CALL 508-765-5763 100 GENERAL Reg. maintained MULTI-FAIMILY 508-949-1320 can take your ad 508-341-6355 (cell) $200 $200.00 out of the paper... Cast Iron Christmas STURBRIDGE, MA YARD SALE or best offer NEW 105 BULLETIN BOARD 260 ANTIQUES Town-To-Town GREAT Tree Stand 57 Old Southbridge Rd Air-Conditioner Classifieds FLEA MARKET $40 508-867-0368 AUBURN Dudley MA ANTIQUES Water Cooler FRIEDRICH Aug 23rd & 24th Every Saturday and Sunday RESIDENT 508-909-4111 year round Hot/Cold Kuhl Plus Series NEEDS RIDE 1800’s Federal Dresser 9am-3pm Dealers, leave your stuff $70 NASCAR SQ08n10 w/ Mirror, Candle Holders & For errands Household Items set-up in our secure facility 7500 BTU Glover Boxes $1000 Local Sunbeam Whole Die-Cast Models and groceries Drapes Dealer days every $449.00 House Humidifier They’re Back! 1-2 times per month Bedding Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 $400.00 Hoosier w/flour & Bread Bins News (on wheels) $5 And Up! 508-335-3728 Furnature Ever-changing array $150 $60 BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! and much much more! of cool, cool stuff FRIEDRICH 800-551-7767 13’ Sunsetter YARD SALE 1950’s Kitchen Table Blessings Farm FRA064VU1 dudleyflea.com Awning Cover w/ Porcelain Top $150 5 H Foote Road 6000 BTU ISC REE August 8th 23-&-30 Never Used 107 M . F Charlton $149.00 8am-2pm $40 Large lot of Hobnail, Kitchen WANTED 508-248-1411 12 Shine Ave FREE Ware, Tins & Advertidement Old Mopeds, Scooters, Standard Car Seat Both for $500 Dudley MA Like New Dirt Bikes 2 twin size Household items $25 New 508-867-9667 Any condition Mr. Desai electric beds Linens Looking for projects 14” Snow Chains Queen PillowTop (not hospital beds) Furnature FOUND HERE! Cell: 732-309-9366 Cash paid $25 Wine-Fridge 265 FUEL/WOOD Mattress Home: 508-347-2764 Call Travis 15” Cable Mid-sized couch with Hand & Power Tools 285 PET CARE Central Boiler E-Classic Leave message Snow Chains with Box Spring TOOLS FOR SALE matching chairs Garden & Lawn Equipment 774-242-9227 Brand New in Original Plastic Snow Blower 1400/2400 FAN-C-PET Air compressor (We also sell) $45 Combination 413-436-8520 OUTDOOR WOOD Mobile Used Engine $150.00 Disc Sander Riding Mower 10” Drill-Press Grooming Salon Want to Place 2002 Pontiac 3.4 ltr. V-6 FURNACE a Classified Ad? And more! Call 800-536-5836 $350 Call: 508-410-7050 Craftsman/Delta FREE WOOD Cleaner & Greener Antique-Kelvinator Bandsaw PALLETS EPA Qualified Need to Place 135 LOST AND FOUND 25-Year Warranty Vicki Kelley Electric range a Classified Ad? You pick up Call 800-536-5836 Craftsman Call Today w/double oven, broiler Monday thru Friday —LOST— Professional WANTED TO BUY Drill press B/O 8am-noon 508-882-0178 Groomer BY COLLECTOR Large Male CrystalRockFarm.com Call Ed @ Stonebridge Press Old comic books 10’ flat 25 Optical Drive 20 Years Exp. 508-479-9752 Neutered Cat 1940s and up NordicTrack Elite Bottom Jon Boat Southbridge FIREWOOD “We Go Right Life vest & oars Stoneville Pond & Beatles memorabilia LET’S MAKE A DEAL! (located behind Cut, Split & Delivered 14.7 Elliptical 2hp Johnson Motor Leicester St Area toYour Door” 1960s and up Southbridge Hotel & Green & Seasoned Local 2 years old, Like new, paid $1200 new Conference Center) 508-987-2419 Famous monster Internet access, Paper work Black with patches of white on News Asking $650 or BO Wood Lots Wanted magazines, Godzilla, Bought $1399 his belly Frankenstein and A little shy but basically asking $850.00 774-230-3205 109 MUSIC/ARTS Call Paul monster items, friendly Old toys and About 8 years old 508-769-2351 Wii TOOL SHEDS GUITAR 508-987-5349 advertising items Made of Texture 1-11 1970 GIBSON J50 Please call w/Balance Board 8x8 $775 Call: 860-779-2469 FOUND HERE! Acoustic w/case 508-832-5512 FREE Controllers, Games 8x10 $960 Great condition Going... Going... Leave a message Construction LED R-30 INDOOR Bought $500 8x12 $1050 $1800.00 o.b.o. Gone to the Dogs Asking $250.00 774-633-0832 Wood WAR FLOODLIGHTS 8x16 $1375 Training and behavior 2x4’s, 2x6’s, by Philips 200 GEN. BUSINESS management in your RELICS 12w = 65w Pet Training & Delivered and Built On-Site SMALL UPRIGHT Plywood beams, 3/4’ thick, Instant on, very bright Other Sizes Available Assorted sizes & thickness home. & WAR WHITE LAQUER 204 WATER EQUIPMENT plus dimmable Live-in Crate CALL 413-324-1117 Positive methods used. SOUVENIRS Lasts 22.8 years 24”Lx19”Wx19”H Heavy duty PIANO 2000 SEADOO 720 Good for wood stoves Certified Pet Dog and outdoor burners Big box stores sell for 11-gauge black epoxy w/Bench with caravan trailer trainer and member WANTED $26-$30 Clean Wood! Like new Local 11 years old Red & white APDT WWII & EARLIER YOU PAY $15.00 each $40.00 Excellent condition Very fast and fun! or 4 per case $50.00 Paid $3700 508-867-2564 Call Renelle at CA$H WAITING! Heroes Delivery Available Call Keith 508-347-3145 Asking $1500 $1500 508-892-1850 Helmets, Swords, email: 508-524-9328 508-637-1168 Call 774-244-6781 PERFECTLY Daggers, Bayonets, 508-234-8297 [email protected] Medals, Badges, Flags, Precious SEASONED Uniforms, etc. Lg. Pet Carrier 110 NOVENAS Stowe Farm Moments 205 BOATS FIRE WOOD FOR Over 30 Years Experience. $30.00 Pet Boarding Call David Collection May the sacred heart of Jesus 10 FOOT SALE be adored glorified loved and From Dogs to 1-508-688-0847 and stands $190 per Cord Golf Clubs/Bag preserved throughout the world SLAT BOTTOM Guinea Pigs I’ll Come To YOU! 28 pieces now and forever sacred heart of JON BOAT Call $45.00 508-867-2887 Jesus pray for us Saint Jude Aeiral Tree Service Horse Back Riding Lessons 2hp Johnson motor, helper of the hopeless pray for & site development and Summer Camp us say 9 times daily for 9 days Life Vests, 300 HELP WANTED REMOTE CONTROL Oars &ancor Ask for Rick Antique Printers prayer will be answered and Hand raised guinea pigs, Only in water 3 times Drawers AIRCRAFTS then must be published. TY for 860-382-5071 bunnies, and parakeets some with motors prayers answered. asking $650 305 BUSINESS $15.00 ea. or Call George REE ETS OPPORTUNITIES FOUND HERE! best offer 281 F P 508-865-2227 774-241-0027 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Call Stowe Rd. Millbury MA Display Cabinet TREES FOR SALE be adored, glorified, loved and www.stowefarm.com For Family Room ROLAND ORGAN preserved throughout the world 774-230-3205 LOOKING FOR A Want to Place a Classified Ad? 2 Leather Couches Evergreen Trees, Colorado Call 800-536-5836 $50.00 now and forever. Sacred Heart MUSIC ATELIER Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, WONDERFUL 42”Lx33”Hx23”W of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, 14’ STARCRAFT Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall A-1 Condition 80G LUXURY worker of miracles, pray for us. LOVING HOME... All 10 trees for $85 ALUMINUM BOAT (Fontana/armless) 774-452-3514 including bench and St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, 2-year-old Pitbull 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES Norway Spruce, 3.5’ with 5HP Mercury Originally $350 owner’s manual. pray for us. Say this prayer nine 5/$99 gas motor (2011) with papers HINGES Asking $225/ea. LUMBER Upper and lower keyboard times a day, by the eighth day Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall only 10 hrs use Female named “Calle” Rough Pine - Dry $500.00 your prayer will be answered. It Heavy duty 54” long 5/$99 Trailer included - Blue nose, not spayed (508)234-2573 5% moisture - Sizes up to has never been known to fail. stainless steel Excellent privacy plus seats & vests Great for single pet 2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality 508-867-9386 Publication must be promised. piano hinges Need to Place border/ornamental environment $2.00 board foot or B.O. Thank you Saint Jude for Asking $50.00 each a Classified Ad? Call Call 800-536-5836 Need to Place a Classified Ad? 508-476-7867 Call 800-536-5836 Call 508-278-5762 granting my petition. Please $1,800.00 Brand new Leave message evenings continue your help. 508-867-2551 774-318-8439 774-633-0832

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505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 525 HOUSES FOR RENT

Toyota  Scion  Used  College Graduates Welcome  Honest RENT RENT  Excellent Reputation  Salary  Commission  Bonuses  SPENCER HOUSE President Award Dealership  Car Allowance  401K  Medical DOUGLAS Southbridge 
  
  

 


 

 
- 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom FOR RENT sphere  Management Opportunity  $55,000 Expectation Nice, Clean the First Year  Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train. We are Apartments Available Newly renovated Fabrico Inc., a leader in the manufacture of components and assemblies for searching for the right female OR male to join our team. Prices start at $845/month. 2 & 3 Bedroom 3 bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom the combustion section of industrial gas turbines, is seeking candidates for  If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative Includes heat, hot water, Apartments Country Seting, the following positions: long term career... A/C, pool, fitness center huge yard, Fully applianced • Estimator (machining experience) See Shane Bacigalupo at Tri-State Toyota
Scion & children’s program. one mile from town, Carpet, Hardwoods • Class A Machinists [email protected] Off street parking. W/D Provided Call (508)476-3777 1st & Security $1200 month • Sheet Metal Mechanics No Pets • General Production Workers, 1st and 2nd shi First/Last/Security DUDLEY From $595.00 Call 508-498-1708 • Welder CALL With tow locations in Massachusetts and one in South Carolina, Fabrico’s 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms Equity Commercial 175 employees meet the demands of global customers every day by providing 325 PROFESSIONAL Hardwoods, Ceramic tile bath Real Estate OUSING ANTED tight-tolerance, highly engineered components of the highest quality. 500 REAL ESTATE Country setting Steve: 508-755-3336 535 H W HELP WANTED Off-street parking Trailer Truck Heat, Hot water, rubbish and LOOKING FOR APARTMENT Fabrico, Inc 501 REAL ESTATE hook-ups included SOUTHBRIDGE Elderly woman on 10 Old Webster Road Drivers Wanted References, 1st and Last Three bedrooms, WANTED oxygen looking for 1 or Oxford, MA 01540 No Pets/No Smoking New floors, Cleaned, Class A CDL with 2-bedroom first floor apartment Tel (508) 987-5900 Fax (508) 987-1628 Starting at painted, Stove, Off-street Hazmat in decent neighborhood with E-Mail: [email protected] $825/month parking, Washer/Dryer Based in Hook-ups in apartment. heat/hot water, washer/dryer  


  
   
 
 
 - 860-935-9105 hookups in the Southbridge/ North Brookfield w/Fridge & Washer age. Visit us at www.fabricomfg.com DUDLEY Limited restricted storage. Sturbridge area EOE Deposit, references, and Have indoor neutered cat and Please Call APARTMENT credit check required. many references First Floor, Two Bedroom, No pets, No utilities 508-344-0072 508-867-3235 off street parking, $800 per month 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP No Pets-Smoking Plus Sewer & Water ************ Retired Mechanic ANTED ANTED ANTED 335 JOBS WANTED $650 month + utilities W W W Call 508-637-1074 with drivers license EQUAL HOUSING 401-624-3897 CDL DELIVERY HELP WANTED HEAVY Looking for InLaw ADMIN ASSISTANT DRIVER CLASS A CDL DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPPORTUNITY NORTH BROOKFIELD STURBRIDGE Apartment or Performance Food Group, Full Time ************* 28 Spring Street Daniel Fiske Room with a bathroom PART TIME OPERATOR and storage Springfield MA Robbins All real estate advertising in this 3 large rooms, 3rd floor Well organized, on-time, Must hold current Hoisting House for 64 year old Full time, First Shift 28 Sutton Ave newspaper is subject to The Like new personable, non-smoker needed Engineers license. 5-Room Apartment Handicapped, but Sign on Bonus:2+ Yrs. food Oxford Federal Fair Housing Act of Washer/dryer hookup for office in Oxford. Applicant We offer exclnt compensation 1st Floor, 2-Family self-sufficient Service delivery exp. 508-987-2897 1968, which makes it illegal Off-street parking must be knowledgable in Excel and extensive benefits. Hardwood Floors, Patio $3000; to advertise any preference, Central location and knows the way around a HELP WANTED Apply in person, $895/Month 860-382-3634 1-2 yrs. Food service limitation or discrimination No pets, smoke outside computer keyboard. You will be delivery exp. $2500; ask Kearns Collision Repair 37 Federal Hill Rd working in an office that based on race, color, religion, $600/month about details. Auto technician Oxford MA 01540 - No Utilities - contracts carpenters, electri- sex, handicap, familial status References and The Driver position Painter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 546 CEMETERY LOTS cians, plumbers and has many (number of children and or security required Collision Repair Includes happy customers. Hours may will perform the 400 SERVICES pregnancy), national origin, 508-867-7404 5 year’s Experience Appliances & Laundry expand, but will start following duties: ancestry, age, marital status, or CEMETERY LOTS Full time Available any intention to make an such NORTH BROOKFIELD On Premises. M/F 1-5 $12 per hr. Ability to solve receiving 8’x6’ Blackboard Paid holidays and vacation preference, limitation or First/References/Security Send Resume to problems & deal w/ a Old School DUNCAN BLOCK AVAILABLE Apply at discrimination. This newspaper Required variety of variables in $500.00 APARTMENTS Pine Grove Cemetery Kitchenoptions 1737 Providence Rd will not knowingly accept any (508)347-9081 situations where a high 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom Spencer, MA @charter.net advertising for real estate that is degree of standardization Northbridge apartments Single lot $1000 Hearthstone Soap Stone in violation of the law. or fax 508-987-3341 exists Heat and hot water Double $2000 HVAC TEK Wood Stove Our readers are hereby NO PHONE CALLS. ability to analyze Hardwood floors WEBSTER Minimum 5 years $1900.00 informed that all dwellings work-related situations & Stove, refrigerator Hartley Terrace Interviews will be service + install advertising in this newspaper Call Mike make decisions in an Trash pick-up, elevator 8/25 & 8/26 Residential/commercial are available on and equal Must Income Qualify 774-200-6164 effective manner Oak Dining room Table Secured entry Full-time opportunity basis. Section 8 or Correctly Identify specific 2 Leaves/6 Chairs On-site laundry Health insurance, vacation, To complain about pinegrovecemetery product to be delivered to $725.00 Parking Certificate Needed CATHOLIC holidays, etc. discrimination call The [email protected] customer locations Non-smoking, no pets 2 Bedroom Department of Housing and CHARITIES Unload product from trailer 508-476-1722 $739-$802 73” Mitsubishi Urban Development “HUD” Is looking for aides to care for utilizing a two-wheel cart& Heat & Hot Water LOAN Big-Screen TV toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. 508-867-4277 Cemetery Plots elders and the disabled in the transport to area Included. $1500.00 For the N.E. area, call HUD ad Worcester County Memorial surrounding towns, designated by the customer ORIGINATOR Modern Kitchens 617-565-5308,. The toll free ONE BEDROOM Park Duties include light housekeep- Read & write to complete Wall-To-Wall Carpet Interviews members, number for the hearing impaired STUDIO Valor II Section ing, shopping and personal delivery paperwork 3-Piece Oak Spacious Closets originates and underwrites is 1-800-927-9275 Graves 1 & 2 care. able to lift 50 to100 lbs. applications for consumer loan Bedroom Set APARTMENT On-Site Laundry Reliable transportation needed and mortgage products. $750.00 Easy Highway Access 505 APARTMENTS FOR AVAILABLE Valued at $7600 Schedule to meet your needs ********** handles equity lane/loan RENT Main St North Brookfield For More Information Asking $4000 CALL Qualifications: closings. 774-545-6161 Cross sells payment protection Parking, on site laundry Call 508-943-9567 high school diploma or 1800-649-4364 plans and credit cards. BROOKFIELD $475/mo EHO 508-885-6489 Equivalent EOE/AA Assists in the collection efforts APARTMENT plus utilities 508-885-4278 One year driving, CDL A of deliquent loans. No pets, 1st and preferred One Bedroom Meets requirements to main- last months rent WEBSTER Food service exp. preferred Beautiful, quiet area. tain an active MLO registration Call CEMETERY PLOTS CATHOLIC Must receive a pass on a Easy access to route 9. Modern 1-bedroom, in the NMLS. 774-200-5297 Worcester County road test Second floor 3 rooms CHARITIES Apply at 205 Main Memorial Park Clean MVR Furnished 469-450-6455 Includes stove, is seeking a per-diem Paxton, MA Ability to dispatch from Street, Southbridge or $725/mo refrigerator, dishwasher, Registered Nurse to supervise Garden of Gospels Springfield, MA Facility email resume to including utilities Southbridge W/D hookups and trained personal care aides in 1 plot #150 Mon-Fri between [email protected] For more information rubbish removal clients home. Ashland St 2 grave sites 3AM-6AM call 774-232-7761 Off-street parking Call THE TOWN OF Modern 2 bedroom Nice area 1800-649-4364 Apartment $650/month Asking $2800 *********** BROOKFIELD Off-street parking EOE/AA + utilities seeks a Town Hall municipal Brookside Quiet area 386-576-6663 Applications accepted on clerk for 40 hours per week. Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Call 508-769-2500 Need to Place a Classified Ad? Call 800-536-5836 pfgc.com/careers Duties include performing Terrace Laundry on premises Contact number: highly-skilled administrative No pets 413-846-5437 and clerical duties, ------No smokers WEBSTER WORCESTER Confidential position. --A/C In Every Unit $775/mo Prospect Estates COUNTY Performance Food Group is Submit applications to --Pool First/Security MEMORIAL PARK an equal Brookfield Selectmen, --Basketball Court 2 and 3 Bedroom & References required 2 plots in Good Shepherd opportunity/affirmative 6 Central Street, --Playground Apartments (508)335-8878 Plot #97 action employer, dedicated Brookfield, MA 01506 Now Available --On-Site Laundry $1800 to a policy against or to selectmen@ SOUTHBRIDGE Historical Buildings discrimination on the basis Will pay transfer fee brookfieldma.us Coombs Street of race, color, age, sex, Heat/Hot Water Must Income Qualify 508-867-3729 no later than Two-2 bedroom apartments religion, national origin, the SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES Included! Laundry hook-ups presence of mental, 3 pm on Thursday, WELCOME ------Utilities not included Worcester County physical, or sensory Aug 21, 2014. Call disability AA/EOE TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Affordable 2-Bedroom Quiet neighborhood Memorial Park protected veteran status, Apartments For Rent. No Pets (508) 943-9567 Double plot sexual orientation, or any THE TOWN OF Spacious, Fully $800-$900 EHO $2300.00 other basis prohibited by Applianced. first/security/references BROOKFIELD ($4600.00 value) federal or state law. 402 GENERAL SERVICES 508-596-8497 seeks a Town Hall municipal Starting at $829 WEBSTER Will pay transfer fee clerk for 40 hours per week. PAUL CHAMPEAU INCOME LIMITS APPLY SOUTHBRIDGE Very nice 3 bedroom 508-248-3303 ********* Duties include performing MASONRY apartment highly-skilled administrative Section 8 Welcome Great Location, and clerical duties, Creative Masonry Kitchen, Call during the day WORCESTER COUNTY Confidential position. Design in Concrete: Office Open From: Dining room 774-230-7640 MEMORIAL PARK DRIVERS Monday-Friday Living Room Submit applications to Brick Block or Stone. after 6pm Paxton, MA Class A or B 9:00am to 5:00pm Bedroom Brookfield Selectmen, Repairs and New Construction 774-230-7640 Faith/Crypts Local supplier Saturday 10:00am Great condition 6 Central Street, Walls, Lot 84C #1 Space to 3:00pm $875 month to convenience stores Brookfield, MA 01506 Walkways, $4200 Chimneys etc. Evening Appointments Available First+Last West Brookfield M-F or to selectmen@ 508-943-0671 20 years in the trade Call Brookhaven Lake Home Nights/weekends brookfieldma.us Salary incentive-bonus and MA LIC CS 078612 774-757-8222 First floor, 1 bedroom no later than apartment with appliances great benefits! FULLY INSURED WORCESTER COUNTY 3 pm on Thursday, (508) 764-1707 SOUTHBRIDGE Private driveway APPLY Available Sept. 1 MEMORIAL PARK Aug 28, 2014. Brookside Terrace Modern, clean Two grave plots: CORE-MARK AA/EOE 442 LICENSED DAY 3-bedroom apartment First/Last/Security 11 Village Drive Valor I (#291, Unit A, 355 Main St. ARE 2nd floor $650/month C Southbridge, MA 01550 graves 1 and 2) 311 PART-TIME Washer/dryer hook-up Whitinsville MA or to Current value $8200.00 ************************* Off-street parking Call: 508-867-7846 pkalafarski@ HELP WANTED (508)764-7675 Offered: $5,850.00 The Commonwealth of $850/month 508-499-7957 core-mark.com Drivers & Monitor Massachusetts plus security C&C 525 HOUSES FOR RENT [email protected] Wanted Office of Child Care Call 774-258-0147 Services requires that all Foster 20 hours a week, split shift. Dri- Properties ads placed in the SOUTHBRIDGE 3 BEDROOM Parents Wanted ving special ed children to 107 Central St. 565 ROOMS FOR RENT school in Spencer, Leicester newspaper for child care Southbridge New COTTAGE Seeking Quality Homes and Worcester areas (daycare) in your home LOOK & COMPARE 2 bedroom apartment. On Webster Lake, avalable Throughout Central MA include your license number Off-street parking 9/1/14-5/30/15 ROOM FOR RENT To Provide Foster Care Call: 508-885-5778 Southbridge No Pets Large living room, kitchen $600.00/month OME To Children In Need. or: 508-885-5788 454 H Quality 1, 2 & 3 2 bedroom: $775/mo breakfast nook, Shared common area, 24/7 Support. Generous IMPROVEMENT Bedroom Apartments! inclosed porch refrigerator and microwave Reimbursement. 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL $ Appliances, First & Security First-Last-Securty on second floor. Call Carol Use of Kitchen stove and sink $1000 Sign-On Bonus PROFESSIONAL 1 PAINTING Off-StreetParking Call: 508-765-5852 Call For Details Call (508)765-0501 860-617-1113 on first floor. Shared bathroom MEDICAL SERVICES, Interior/ SOUTHBRIDGE is located on first floor. INC. Exterior Rent includes room, cable/wifi, CHARLTON HOUSE FOR RENT HAS EXPANDED TO Power Washing APARTMENT Webster Lake percentage of heat, electric and STURBRIDGE Carpentry Two bedroom apartment Two bedroom, Waterfront seasonal Rental water bill. Off Street parking 508-347-9400 Off-street parking. no smoking or pets 9/15/14-6/15/15 available. Equal distant to • FREE ESTIMATES • Nice yard Worcester and Providence BILINGUAL/SPANISH • FULLY Insured • W/D hook up Furnished 2 Bedroom, Coin-op laundry in a very quiet town, SPEAKING • Reasonable Rates • off street parking, Large Yard No Pets on site storage. Close to 395 on a cul-de-sac. Use of yard. ENCOURAGED TO Rich O’Brien Devereux Therapeutic Second Floor $600 month No Smoking No Pets First+$200 deposit APPLY Painting $800/Month First-Security $1380 month+Utilitys Contact 774-280-9565 Foster Care HHA’S/CNA’S/PCA’S/EOE 28 Years Of Experience

www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Plus electricity Call First+Last or 508-829-6769 508-248-7314 508-335-0249 508-200-8038 Call 508-989-9385 [email protected]

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575 VACATION RENTALS CAPE COD TIME SHARE FOR SALE Edgewater Beach Resort 95 Chase Avenue Dennisport, MA 02639 Across the street 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/ 760 VANS/TRUCKS from the water 700 AUTOMOTIVE TRAILERS Studio (Unit 706) Weathertech 2006 MERCURY 2000 HARLEY Harley Davidson 1992 GMC Fixed week 33 (August) 2000 WINNEBAGO Deeded rights 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Floor Mats MOUNTAINEER DAVIDSON Fat Boy Diesel Truck 4 HANOOK SNOW Gray, Front and Rear Fits 82,000 miles, one owner, Heritage Softail 2001 Carberated 70K JOURNEY 34B UPS Truck-Style, You’ll own it for a lifetime Jeep Liberty 2008-2012 20,000 miles Aluminum Grumman Body, TIRES All-wheel Drive, V6, seats 7 $8500.00 Jadestone/White, & can be passed down to Excellent Condition Cummins 275HP Diesel Shelves. Rebuilt 235/55/R18 100T Like New Good Condition your children and grand 1 Owner Transmission/Motor, Like new $8,000 Pusher, Allison 5-spd Trans, children. Will entertain any $100.00 $8900 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steer- All 4, $245 Ph: 508-949-2270 Tornado Tow Package reasonable offer. 508-347-3145 508-341-6127 Sleeps 5 ing Box. Dual Wheels, Catamaran 11’ Area Behind Seats Need to Place Retractable Slide, Auto RETRACTABLE TRUCK FOR SALE 20’ Great Shape Excellent Condition a Classified Ad? Leveling, Full Kitchen, Bath, 508-347-3145 720 CLASSICS Call 800-536-5836 CARGO COVER 2004 Ranger $3650.00 Queen Bedroom, Corian Tops, 14,100GVWR FOR CHEVY EQUINOX 1962 2-DOOR 6 Cylinder Wash/Dry Hook-up, 10-gal. Brand new, $65 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 4WD Automatic 107,000K 774-545-6161 Hot Water Tank, Central Call 5pm-8:30pm Runs Great! 2002 HONDA Small V8 Air/Heat, Oak Wood/Rug Floor, 508-867-6546 Local $3500 CBR 954 Automatic Like New-Under Elec. Fireplace, U-HAUL TRAILER Black and red $10,000/OBO Call 508-867-1982 2,300 miles Satellite System, 2000 In great condition Heroes HITCH Spring around the corner Beautiful Oak Cabinets, 2 TVs, TOWN & COUNTRY 508-949-0771 Only 11,637 miles Class II 720 FOREIGN AUTO be ready-to-ride with VCR, Back-up Camera, 2-inch receiver fits Is completely MINIVAN Early 1964 1/2 this fantastic Solar Panel No rust, awesome shape Chevy Equinox from 2004- ready to ride 2006 Suzuki Many Extras...Must See in and out. 2013 Mustang Coupe ‘01 VW BUG Tons of cosmetic $38,000 All-wheel drive, leather, $75 $1950 or BO upgrades Boulevard VL800K with factory 260 V8 Just reduced — make every option, new headlights, White w/red interior, Runs Great Priced to sell Like new Saddle bags-Visor Buy Now for fantastic start a reasonable offer brakes, water pump Call Mark Excellent condition, 860-753-2096 immediately at $4,500 $3600 or best offer All receipts, 508-688-5907 to spring 860-412-0488 508-887-2847 $4900.00 508-847-3281 Complete documentation. 1980 MGB 2005 PALOMINO 4 Tires w/Rims No disappointments. 774-329-9160 POP-UP CAMPING 2009 midsize Ford $7,000 2008 KAWASKI 3/4 TON CHEVY $16,900 Nice interior, runs great Motorcycle for sale TRAILER 125/55R16 VULCAN 500 Excellent Condition SILVERADO Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern Many new parts, top, engine, or best offer 2001 Garaged during off seasons 4-wheel drive, 1986 $450.00 suspension, brakes, etc. MOTORCYCLE 3200 mi., Black Harley Davidson One owner Selling for parts 860-871-5777 508-987-1228 Used only 4 weeks a year 508-943-1740 Like New Night Train 1450 Asking $3800 Sleeps 6, 3 burner gas $600 Firm 725 AUTOMOBILES 1984 VW RDX Less than 20,000 miles stove Call Mike Local 508-867-8374 Selling because bought Convertible Small gas/electric 508-832-2566 News 1993 FORD F450 new bike refrigerator Caterpillar Service truck 4-speed standard transmission BRAND NEW Please leave message FOUND HERE! $10,000 firm MUST SEE! 450 Dually 183,000 miles 150cc Scooter 860-753-2096 7.3 International diesel $595.00 MUST SELL! 5 Speed transmission 4 stroke, single cylinder, Local RV in Co-op Park needs minor work Service body 11HP, 6000rpm, WANTED $3995 $26,900 508-779-0194 Electric/Key Ignition, News 2,100 miles Kawasaki 508-885-7680 Woodstock, CT International 2050 Automatic, 71x96x46, FOUND HERE! Motorcycles Rotating Crane 2001 VW PASSAT Front disk, Rear drum AUDI A4 $3,100 WAGON brake, Max 65mph, 1968-82 LAKESIDE RV 1.6 gal. 350lb, (3 cylinder prefered) HEAVY-WEIGHT 508-779-0194 4matic, all wheel drive with all RESORT School bus yellow Any Condition & A5 Light-weight Own RV lot for less than renting luxury features $1,200.00 Custom fit covers 2003 150,000 miles Developers final phase $100.00 In excellent condition (508)341-9282 CAll JOE All lots 50% off BUICK CENTURY No rust (978)760-5042 Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool Seasonal campsite 4 door, Gray All service records available FOR SALE: or (508)481-3397 Activity Center Meadowside of Woodstock, 2010 A5 DIGITAL-FIT 190,000 Miles FOUND HERE! FLOOR MATS $4,000 or best offer 2007 Own your own lot. Needs some work 508-333-3340 Trailer with add-ons which $100.00 $750.00 HARLEY DAVID- 745 RECREATIONAL 508-989-8165 767 VEHICLES WANTED contain large family room, two 774-200-5152 SON SUPER GLIDE VEHICLES bedrooms, dining room, PARKMODEL A5 SNOWTIRES (4) 2005 LOTUS ELISE 7500 Mi. Black. ANTIQUE AUTO screened porch, vinyl siding, Sport and Touring (Michelin) Excellent Condition, 2001 ITASCA WITH LOFT large shed, outdoor fire pit, 2004 BUICK Packages PARTS NEEDED on German alloys clean with many extras. SUNDANCER and full-length addition mostly furnished. LESABRE CUSTOM Arctic Silver metallic paint 1937-1960 Like New $8500. Furnished Car and truck sheet metal Park ammenities: with black leather interior MOTOR HOME $600.00 Firm (PRESIDENTIAL) 30 ft. with slideout 12x16 with washer/dryer trim and exterior parts only large swimming pool, rec hall. Star Shield paint protection Please call Bert Excellent Condition 76K miles; 4-door; metallic Sleeps 7 Campground season No mechanical parts pavilion, mini golf, bocci, 11,000 miles 860-315-7609 champagne w/black landow Ford F450, low mileage April 15-October 15 whatsoever horseshoes, fish pond, Dealer maintained Want to Place roof; light tan interior; leather a Classified Ad? Good condition 941-567-8719 Also 1949-1951 Mercury playground-low yearly 508-764-9309 $35,000 heated seats; new tires; 508-847-5274 Call 800-536-5836 Call 508-892-3612 trim and sheet metal maintenance fees. or super clean; for appointment to view 978-760-3453 JEEP CHEROKEE great condition; 941-592-5318 Rte.25 197, RIMS (5) asking $6,500 740 MOTORCYCLES Woodstock, CT 508-476-2236 17x7.5 rims Unit #5 ‘05 HONDA 1 with mounted tire 2004 CHRYSLER Stored in garage VTX 1300 772-233-1555 $300.00 or BO SEBRING 6600 mi., Candy Red, 4 dr. sedan 508-867-5156 New plugs, Battery SEASON RENTAL 4 cylinder, automatic WANTED FOR 2015 PASSENGER SIDE 104,500 miles $6000/OBO Retired snowbirds looking for REAR VIEW Many new parts seasonal rental June, July, Asking $3,000 MIRROR FOR ‘05 ‘98 HONDA August, September 2015 Call Tom at 1100 TOURER References if needed SILVERADO 774-242-9061 We have a senior pet cat that Mirror has signal, heat and New front tires, Brakes, travels with us power in & out for hauling 2004 CORVETTE Battery Trailer Included Plase call and leave message trailer (plastic casing piece CONVERTIBLE 860-477-1153 broke off) $5000/OBO Black Blue and saddle Want to Place 26,281 miles on it a Classified Ad? $200.00 GENERAC GEN. Call 800-536-5836 860-377-8374 New tires and brakes Asking $32,000 5500 wt. TIRES AND RIMS Call or text Paul at $300/OBO 774-641-4050 VACATION AT THE FOR JEEP LIB- 860-923-9067 CAPE YEAR ROUND ERTY AND FORD 2005 RANGER FORD TAURUS 1999 BMW 235/70/16 4-door, Air Condition, R1100R Nordsman M+S Light Bronze color 21,800 mi, Pressure valve stem system 133,000 miles Excellent condition, on Voxx racing rims Good condition with hard bags, Blue $600.00 $2,850 $3500 860-779-2246 508-779-0194 508-735-2436

South Dennis, off Rte. 134: Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, Toyotas are less 2 twins) 1 bath home with full kitchen & microwave, washer/dryer, screened in porch w/ picnic table, grill, in Dudley, MA cable TV. Outdoor shower. On dead-end street.  We have no mortgages Near shopping, theater,  Low overhead in Dudley MA restaurants, bike trail,  Over 300 new & used vehicles to choose from for immediate delivery fishing, playground, (If we don’t have it, we can get it within 48 hours) 10 minutes from bay and 

  
  



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    Avaliable August 23-30  We have sales, service and parts staff members that have been employed at Tri-State for over 25 years Week,Weekend  Honest small town & dealing Daily Rates  No games - no gimmicks  Serving the tri-community Off season rates available and tri-state area for over 25 years Call Janet  Special military and at 508-865-1583 college rebates available after 6 pm, or email June at [email protected] www.TristateToyota.com for more information. WELLS, MAINE Village By the Sea 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Pool complex, Sales, Service & Parts (508) 943-7474 Easy Exit 2 w/jacuzzi, exercise room, Dealership Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm off I-395 outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Saturday:8:00am-5:00pmSunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm A/C, cable. 191 West Main Street  Dudley, MA 01571  Only Minutes from Everywhere! No appointment needed in our service department CALL FOR DAILY RATES (508)429-7568 6 % Town-to-Town Classifieds % a Stonebridge Press Publication % August 22, 2014

 SERVICE SPECIALS  SERVICE SPECIALS  SERVICE SPECIALS  SERVICE SPECIALS  SERVICE SPECIALS  Oil Change, Mass State 4 Wheel Alignment Tire Rotation and FREE Brake and Balance Check All Fluids Inspection Inspections Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm $24.99 Must present coupon $59.99 Must present coupon Sat. 8am-2pm Must present coupon MIDSTATE SPECIAL MIDSTATE SPECIAL MIDSTATE SPECIAL MIDSTATE SPECIAL 2008 Infiniti 2011 Honda 2013 3 2013 Dodge G35x AWD Civic LX Chrysler 200 TO Avenger SE Sedan Sedan LX Sedan CHOOSE Sedan $ $ $ $ 59 per wk. 64 per wk. 69 per wk. 72 per wk. FWD 2.4l 4cyl with 36K is the car for you! Stylish looking red with black AWD with only 137k miles! 4 door with black Leather, sunroof, Navigation,AM/FM/in dash 34k! 1.8L I-4cyl, Automatic transmission, Seating capacity of 5 in a comfortable and Only 26k miles!, a 2.4L I4 DOHC 16V Engine, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, interior with seating capacity of 5, Front bucket seats, Radio steering wheel well-built tan cloth interior, Manual air conditioning, Cruise control with steering wheel 6 Disc CD changer/usb for your Ipod or Mp3 player, heated seats, power seats, memory 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, CD player, controls, AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player and controls, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 1 12V DC power seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power telescoping steering wheel, alloy Four wheel independent suspension, Power driver seat, and Power windows MP3 decoder, Manual air conditioning, Illuminated entry, 2 12V DC power wheels, bluetooth for your cell phone, rear back up camera. Potent V6 engine, impressive outlet, 6-way driver seat adjustment, AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash outlets, Lighted glove box, 17inch alloy wheels, 4-wheel disc brakes. Strong and more! handling and braking abilities, roomy cabin, attractive price. CD player, MP3 decoder, AUX hook up, and much much more!! engine; lots of features for the price; with composed ride and handling. 2011 Toyota 2013 2011 Hyundai 2013 Camry LE Volkswagen Sonata Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L Limited 2.0T Jetta 2.5L SE Sedan SE Sedan Sedan Sedan $ $ $ 76 per wk. 76 per wk. 76 per wk. $ only 20K Miles! 2.5L I-4cyl Automatic Transmission, Full 4 door with seating 76 per wk. Only 27k could be yours today! 2.5L 5 cylinder, 6 speed automatic, TURBO with only 39K Miles! These are the new model and they are HOT! only 30k! 2.5L 5 cylinder, 6 speed automatic, sleek and stylish black leather for 5, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt sleek and stylish black interior, AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek- Leather, sunroof, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, heated front and steering wheel, cruise controls, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your interior, AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, Single in-dash CD player, MP3 Ipod or Mp3 player, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, scan, Single in-dash CD player, MP3 Decoder, Aux hook up, 2 12V rear seats, power seats, AC, rear defrost, cruise controls, tilt steering wheel, Decoder, Aux hook up, 2 12V DC power outlets, Folding rear seats. Spacious cruise, controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated DC power outlets, Folding rear seats. Spacious interior and trunk; alloy wheels, AM/FM/6 disc in dash CD player, Aux/USB for your Ipod or Mp3 interior and trunk; well-equipped smart electronics interface and more! key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores. well-equipped smart electronics interface and more! player/Bluetooth Capable and so much more!

2009 Toyota 2011 Toyota 2013 2010 Ford Avalon Camry SE Chevrolet Taurus SEL Limited Sedan Malibu 2LT Sedan $ Sedan $ Sedan 79 per wk. $ 79 per wk. $ Only 17K Miles! 2.5L 4cyl with automatic transmission, Full 4 door with seating for 5 79 per wk. Only 30k miles, Big powerful 288-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, Automatic transmission, seating in a nice black cloth interior, sunroof, Power windows, Power locks, Power mirrors, 2.4l gets 30+mpg with only 30K Miles!!!Will keep you saving money. Comes equip 79 per wk. capacity of 5, Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, 2 driver memory seat settings Power Seats, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, with a black cloth and leather interior, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 60k Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Steering-wheel rear defrost, power seats, heated front seats, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, 17 (includes door mirrors,) Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, mounted A/C controls, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof, sunroof, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, USB port, inch sporty chrome alloy wheels, sport leather wrapped shifter, steering wheel controls Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 3 12V DC power outlets, USB Sunshade, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, keyfob (all doors) remote keyless 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, tempera- (audio, cruise controls), In dash LCD screen, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or ports, SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, sony SYNC entry, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 2 12V DC power outlets, ture controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Mp3 player, Wood grain accents through all and more! system. AUX hookup, Wireless phone connectivity, Long list of standard features and Max. seating capacity of 5, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores. cutting-edge options; handsome and quiet cabin; humongous trunk; comfortable ride! MP3 decoder, AUX hook up and more!! 2 2014 Dodge TO 2013 2013 2011 Toyota Avenger Chevrolet Camry XLE CHOOSE SE Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Impala LTZ Sedan Sedan $ $ Sedan Sedan 83 per wk. 79 per wk. $ $ 79 per wk. per wk. 2.5L I-4 cyl with only 36K Miles! Leather interior, heated leather seats, 17” alloy wheels, 82 Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, Leather, tilt steering wheel, This 2014!!! Dodge avenger FWD 2.4l 4cyl with 18K is the car for you! Stylish looking 2.4l gets 30+mpg with only 30K Miles!!!Will keep you saving money. Comes equip Only 35k, Remote engine start, Leather interior, Cruise control with steering black interior with seating capacity of 5, Front bucket seats, Radio steering wheel with a black cloth and leather interior, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, wheel controls, Manual dual-zone front air conditioning, Steering wheel with cruise controls, alloy wheels, sunroof, power seat, wood grain throughout the vehicle, controls, AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player and MP3 decoder, AC, rear defrost, power seats, heated front seats, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, 17 manual tilting, Seating capacity of 5, 2 12V DC power outlets, XM AM/FM/ AM/FM/CD player, AUX input and Mp3 decoder, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, Manual air conditioning, Illuminated entry, 2 12V DC power outlets, Lighted glove box, inch sporty chrome alloy wheels, sport leather wrapped shifter, steering wheel controls Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, AUX player and MP3 decod- bluetooth, temperature controls) and so much more! 17inch alloy wheels, 4-wheel disc brakes. Strong engine; lots of features for the price; (audio, cruise controls), In dash LCD screen, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or er, Wireless phone connectivity with steering wheels controls, Smooth, quiet with composed ride and handling. Mp3 player, Wood grain accents through all and more! ride; simple controls and a large trunk. 2011 Toyota 2011 Honda 2011 Toyota 2011 Toyota Accord Camry XLE RAV4 Sport Venza FWD Crosstour V6 Sedan SUV SUV EX-L (A5) $ $ $ $ 84 per wk. 95 per wk. 95 per wk. 99 per wk. Only 39K Miles! Leather interior, heated leather seats, NAV, Back up camera, Only 26K!! Automatic Transmission, Push button start, Seating capacity of 5, New 17” alloy wheels, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, design with no spare tire on rear hatch door, AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single 2.7-liter I-4 and automatic transmission, only 36k miles! Seats for 5 in a roomy cabin with lots 4d sport utility, 3.5L 6cyl, 5-speed automatic, heated tan leather memory Leather, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, sunroof, power seat, in-dash CD player, AUX hook up, MP3 decoder, Independent front strut suspension of features! Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Cruise control with steering wheel seats, premium audio system, sunroof, auto lights, steering wheel radio wood grain throughout the vehicle, AM/FM/CD player, AUX input and Mp3 w/anti-roll bar, 17” alloy wheels, Manual air conditioning, Steering wheel with manual controls and phone controls, Mechanical fuel remote release, Illuminated entry, Steering wheel controls, bluetooth, cruise control, power mirrors, power lock, power decoder, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, temperature controls) tilting, Manual telescoping, Front and rear cupholders, Locking glove box, Seatback with manual tilting, manual telescoping, Illuminated glove box, 3 12V DC power outlets, Rear windows, MP3 player, keyless entry, remote trunk release, privacy glass, and so much more! storage pockets, 3 12V DC power outlets. Great fuel economy; huge cargo space manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat, AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD 6-DISC/AM/FM/XM ready radio w/MP3/AUX/USB music playback capabili- with flat load floor and low load height; comfortable ride with responsive handling. player, MP3 decoder, Steering-wheel mounted audio controls, 6 speakers and more! ties, alloy wheels and more! 2011 Infiniti 2010 Ford 2011 Honda G25 F-150 XLT 2012 Pilot EX 4WD Sedan Truck Super Lincoln SUV Cab MKX SUV $ $ $ 113 per wk. 99 per wk. $ 113 per wk. 106 per wk. *4WD* with 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, Automatic transmisson, Only 35k miles, Comfortably seats only 37k miles!! Seating capacity of 6 in a cozy tan Interior, Cruise control with 4x4 with only 35k miles!! 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 gorgeous black interior with seating of 5, Heated 8 with easy to fold 3rd row seating! Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Cruise control RWD with only 16K Miles! 2.5L 6cyl automatic transmission, Leather, power steering wheel controls and audio controls, Manual air conditioning, Steering steering wheel, Heated and A/C seats, Power liftgate, Power remote heated folding side-view door with steering wheel controls Rear air conditioning with separate controls, Steering wheel seats, memory seat, heated seats, power windows, power locks, power wheel with manual tilting, Power side-view door mirrors, Chrome running boards, mirrors, Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls, Voice with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 8-way driver seat adjustment, Power windows with activated air conditioning, 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,) driver and passenger 1-touch down, Garage door transmitter, Full floor console with covered mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, 3 12V DC power outlets, AM/FM/Satellite-prep with seek-scan, Alloy wheels, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, Remote engine start, Power windows with driver and box, Illuminated locking glove box, 4 12V DC power outlets, 17 inch alloy wheels, AM/FM/ bluetooth technology, beautiful wood grain throughout the vehicle, AM/FM/CD single in-dash CD player, AUX hook up, sony SYNC system. Powerful and passenger 1-touch down, Navigation system with voice activation, 4 12V DC power outlets Full Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, AUX hook up and MP3 decoder, Steering player/Aux for your Ipod or mP3 player and so much more! fuel-efficient engine; inviting and functional cabin; innovative electronics features. floor console with covered box. Ample passenger space; innovative technology and comfortable wheel mounted radio controls. Pleasant ride, decently roomy third-row seat, smooth V6, clever and quiet ride and more!! interior storage features, perfect crash test scores. 2 2013 Nissan 2011 Ford 2011 TO 2011 370Z F-150 STX Acura MDX CHOOSE Lincoln Truck Super Coupe 3.7L MKX SUV Cab $ $ $ $ 119 per wk. 114 per wk. 117 per wk. 119 per wk. only 4K MILES!!!! With a 332-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, Seating of 2 in Only 26k miles!! Like NEW!! V-6 cyl 3.7L seating capacity of 6, Cruise control Only 29k! 300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6, Automatic Transmission, Tan leather that seats 7 with a fold-able 3rd row, Power lift 4x4 with only 48k miles!! 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 gorgeous black interior with seating of 5, Heated steering wheel, a nice sporty interior, Automatic air conditioning, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, Power with steering wheel controls and audio controls, Manual air conditioning, gate, Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with tilt down, turn signal indicator, Automatic dual-zone Heated and A/C seats, Power liftgate, Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors, Automatic dual-zone windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, Steering wheel with manual tilting, Locking glove front air conditioning, Rear air conditioning with separate controls, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting box, 2 12V DC power outlets, 8-way driver seat adjustment, Push button start, Brembo brakes, Steering wheel with manual tilting, Power side-view door mirrors, 3 12V DC glass sunroof, 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,) Cruise control with steering front air conditioning, Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls, Voice activated air conditioning, 2 driver memory wheel controls, Power trunk/hatch/door remote release, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry, Keyfob trunk/hatch/ seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,) Cruise control with steering wheel controls, Remote engine RAYs wheels, Limited slip differential, AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, power outlets, AM/FM/Satellite-prep with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, Steering-wheel mounted audio controls, Delay-off projector beam Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high door release, Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away, Front and rear cupholders, 3 12V start, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, Navigation system with voice activation, 4 12V AUX hook up, sony SYNC system. Powerful and fuel-efficient engine; inviting DC power outlets, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 decoder and AUX hook up in beam headlamps, LED fod lights. Excellent handling and braking; nifty SynchroRev Match manual DC power outlets Full floor console with covered box. Ample passenger space; innovative technology and and functional cabin; innovative electronics features. the center console. Steering wheels mounted controls, 18” alloy wheels. Capable handling; user-friendly high-tech comfortable and quiet ride and more!! transmission; powerful V6; compliant highway ride with a high-quality interior. features; powerful engine with decent fuel economy; finely crafted interior and large third-row seat. 2011 Ford 2009 2011 CADILLAC 2010 F-150 FX4 Mercedes-Benz ESCALADE Porsche Truck S-Class S550 EXT Luxury Panamera $ Turbo Super Cab 169 per wk. SUV Call for details $ $ 179 per wk. AWD beautiful AWD and Sport controls! Beautiful Tan Leather, with the Yachting 137 per wk. Blue exterior color, Navigation, sunroof, sport 19’ alloy wheels, front and rear LOADED!! 403-hp Vortec 6.2L V8 SPI, 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, Black leather interior with a seating capacity (FX4 ECO BOOST) Twin Turbo V-6 cyl 3.5L has only 45k!! This truck has it all, Seating Only 42K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power of 5, Adjustable pedals, Air Conditioning, 22’’ Chrome wheels, clean interior, clean wheels, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual individual climate controls, AM/FM/SAT/CD Player/Bluetooth Capability/Aux for capacity of 5 in an all black leather interior, Center console Shifter, SIRIUS AM/FM/ steering wheel, power seats, power trunk, Leather, sunroof, navigation, zone A/C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Garage door transmitter, Heated steering wheel with power tilting, auto tilt-away, your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by the Burmester Stereo System, power rear Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, MP3 decoder, AUX hook up, Steering- AM/FM/In Dash 6 Disc CD player/Sat Capable/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 Illuminated entry, Memory seats, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, Front LCD screen, Navigation System with voice activation, In-dash 6-disc remote CD, 8 Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround speakers, 2 wireless headphones, 2nd row opening and closing gate, HID Head lamps, fog lamps, front and rear heated and wheel mounted audio controls, Wireless phone connectivity, Automatic dual-zone front player/Bluetooth all powered by a Harmon Kardon Stereo! Alloy wheels, air conditioning, Driver and passenger door bins, 3 12V DC power outlets, Black running LCD wing down entertainment system with DVD, Back up camera, Power moonroof, and Power Tilt-Sliding Sunroof w/Express- air conditioned seats. This is one BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE VEHICLE! power tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, rear back up camera and so Open/Close, Roof rack, Chrome door handles, Running boards, Remote engine start, 4 12V DC power outlets, Cruise control with Boards. Bed Liner, Black Grill, Power folding mirrors, Refined ride, quiet interior, top steering wheel controls. Strong and smooth powertrain, plush ride, quiet cabin and more! crash-test scores, good-looking and functional cabin. much more! *All payments are subject to qualified credit. 0 down 2.99% for 72 months.

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They have teamed up to reveal the important role that pets play in our dat- ing lives. Start With A Photo Session A recent survey found that almost­ half of the women questioned and Before you set about 30 percent of the men judge their date based on their pet’s up the in-person reaction. meeting, share or exchange photo- nervous. You and your possible, speaking in graphs of your pets. It’s date already like each your normal voice. Stay Finding the right cat litter can help with kitty’s potty problems. an easy way to give the other, so it’s important involved in the introduc- new person in your life to you that your pet feels tion for the first few min- (NAPS) and water or an enzymatic cleaner (not an idea about the role the same way. A recent utes. Try sitting on the “Why is my kitty going outside the lit- bleach). your pet plays in your PetSmart Charities and floor together so all three ter box?” is one of the top questions that •Have multiple litter boxes if you world. Match survey found that of you are participating veterinarians get asked by cat parents. have multiple cats. The gold standard Keep The Energy women are more likely in the meeting. According to Dr. Laura Wiles, a veter- is one litter box per cat, plus one extra. Positive to judge their date based Following these tips inarian who specializes in feline medi- Make sure they’re big enough, too. And Mellow on their pet’s reaction— will help you navigate cine, it might be a health issue, behav- •Find out if your cat prefers covered When you walk in the almost half of women do the first meeting. When ioral problem or the cat’s environment. or uncovered litter boxes. If your cat door, keep moving—put it, and 30 percent of men you date someone, you’re Dr. Wiles advises cat parents to first with issues has a box with a cover, try your stuff down, hang do, too. looking for signals. take kitty to their vet to rule out any uncovering it as a test. your coat, get all the way Even though you’re Similarly, you should health problems. For behavioral and •Use a litter that kitty likes. Choose in the house and free up eager, don’t push it. You watch for cues from the environmental issues, Dr. Wiles offers a cat litter such as the new Simple your hands, then greet know how intuitive your pet to tell you what your some tips to help make kitty’s trips to Solution 30 day Super Absorbent Litter, your pet. pet is, right? She’ll pick next move should be. In the litter box less stressful: made from attapulgite clay, that stays If your date is with you, up on any awkward, the meantime, just hang •Place the litter box in a location fresh and clean for up to a month. Cats he or she should follow uncomfortable energy out, relax and give your that’s best for kitty—not you. Cats pre- especially like it because its soft texture this approach, too. It lets right away, which will pet some time to adapt to fer that their litter box be in a quiet, is gentle on their paws. the “you’re home!” ener- make her edgy and turn the change. easy-to-access location that offers them Finally, if you have indoor cats, help gy fade before anyone her off to the whole situ- For more information some privacy—not a high-traffic or them get rid of excess energy and stop interacts with your pet, ation. about PetSmart Charities noisy area. them from getting bored by playing so she’s calmer. That’s However, if you take and its adoption pro- •Keep the litter box clean. Sift the with them during the day. especially important a deep breath and stay grams, visit the website litter regularly to keep it fresh. Wash For more information, visit www. when you’re with a guest. relaxed, chances are your at www.petsmartchari- the litter box every time you do a com- 30daycatlitter.com. Don’t Force It pet will also stay relaxed. ties.org. plete change of litter, using mild soap It’s natural to be a little Behave as naturally as

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