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SPENCER – Residents had no shortage of questions last weekend for Congressman Jim McGovern, who addressed sev-eral topics during his visit to the Senior Center.

McGovern, who was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1996, always

enjoys returning home to dis-cuss issues dominating the news locally and nationally. On June 30, he stopped by the Senior Center to give residents a chance to voice their con-cerns and ask questions about proceedings in Washington D.C.


NORTH BROOKFIELD – In a region that has trended increas-ingly conservative in recent years, local Democrats are hop-ing to add some blue to a largely red map.

After gaining several mem-bers this past winter, the North Brookfield Democratic Town Committee continued its momentum by hosting its first annual summer barbecue last weekend at Misty View Farm. Committee members know it will be an uphill battle to change voters’ minds by November, but they feel that their party has the right combination of experience and energy at all levels to alter the political nar-rative next election.

At the June 30 barbecue, sev-eral local and state Democratic leaders joined aspiring can-didates in sharing their mes-sages. With about 150 guests in attendance, the event also united local residents seeking major changes in November and beyond.

“This was a great community outreach opportunity to ener-gize the base and have guests


WEST BROOKFIELD – Committed to raising money and improving highway safety in memory of Kevin St. Pierre, Jr., several guests attended a classic car show last Sunday at Callahan/Landers Field.

In 2015, while attempting to load a disabled car onto his tow truck, St. Pierre was fatal-ly struck by a vehicle veering into the breakdown lane on the Mass Pike in Auburn. He was 22 years old. Over the past three years his family and friends have pushed to raise awareness of the state’s “Move Over” law, which requires drivers approach-ing a stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights to move into the adjacent lane and slow down. If it is not safe to move over a lane, the law requires drivers to significantly reduce speed as they pass the emer-

gency vehicle or tow truck.Although nothing can spare

St. Pierre’s family and friends from the pain they will always endure, they are hoping to raise awareness of the law so other families don’t have to suffer a similar tragedy. At the first annual Kars for Kevin event last week, they helped spread the message while generating money for a scholarship in St. Pierre’s name.

“He was like a brother to me. I want to do anything I can to honor his memory and help get the word out about this law,” said event co-orga-nizer Nicholas Dougan, whose sister Gina was engaged to St. Pierre.

Proceeds from the July 1 Kars for Kevin event will fund a scholarship to be given to a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School’s tech-nical division. It means a lot


SPENCER – At the upcom-ing Board of Selectmen meet-ing, residents and town offi-cials will learn more about a proposed medical marijuana cultivation facility.

A public hearing on the pro-posal is slated for July 16 at 7 p.m. at town hall. An overview will be provided of a request from Reliable Bud, LLC, to establish a facility at 21 West Main St. for the cultivation of medical marijuana. The facility would also be used for research and development of products.

In order to proceed with its proposal, the company must receive a license to operate the facility from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Before grant-ing licenses, state officials

require all applicants for such facilities to obtain a letter of non-opposition from town leaders.

“This activity is an allowed use in all industrial and com-mercial zones in Spencer. The proposed location will sup-port this activity from a zon-ing perspective,” said Town Administrator Thomas Gregory.

Before deciding wheth-er to approve the project, selectmen first want to learn more about the company and its proposal. Municipalities statewide enter into host community agreements with the applicants for cultivation facilities, and the agreement for the Spencer proposal must be signed before a letter of non-opposition can be grant-


SPENCER – When families flocked to the Luther Hill Park beach last Sunday, they weren’t simply enjoying the reopening of a park. They were taking part in the return of a town tradition.

Closed since 2013 due to a lack of funding, the park was reopened after an extensive renovation project that included town officials, volunteers, and local businesses. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission worked closely with selectmen to get the project rolling, but it never would have been possible without communi-ty support.

And the grand reopening ceremony couldn’t have come on a better day, as dozens of families cooled off in the lake on a sweltering July 1 that saw temperatures nearly reach tri-ple digits. Several town officials were

Growing facility may be

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Luther Hill Park reopens with fanfare

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Kevin Flanders photo

Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Robert Churchey thanks volunteers for their assistance.

Kevin Flanders photos

The St. Pierre family and friends in front of a ’99 Mustang Cobra.

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Guests are kept well fed and happy thanks to Doug Borowski, of North Brookfield.

McGovern answers questions on policies during Spencer stop

Kevin Flanders photo.

Congressman Jim McGovern chats with seniors in Spencer last week about a variety of issues.

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Quaboag and Quacumquasit Lake Association is a community organization of lake residents devoted to environment of North and South Ponds in the

towns of East Brookfield, Brookfield and Sturbridge. It is currently undertaking the administration and funding of the necessary treatment of weeds in our lakes. Target date is July 10, and notices will be placed at lake accesses.

We have treated weeds for a number of years at a cost that consumes our nominal membership budget. We have maintained an environmentally respon-sible approach to weed treatment, large-ly limited to invasive species that can be curtailed, and we have had some demonstrable success. There are lots more weeds in the lakes that could be treated, but are more problematic and beyond our resources to do so.

Many people use our lakes for recre-ation. After all, the lakes offer some of the best recreation in southern Worcester County, and probably the best fishing. QQLA supports the communities’ use of the lakes by providing trash removal, portable toilets and special events. We appeal to all that use our lakes to donate to QQLA, which can now be done most easily through our web page QQLA.org, or simply post your check to: QQLA, P.O. Box 374, East Brookfield, MA 01515.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA MEETINGThe Spencer Board of Selectmen will

host a public hearing on July 16, 2018 at 7 pm in the Great Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main St., Spencer, on the request of Reliable Bud, LLC, for a proposed Medical Marijuana Facility at 21 W. Main Street for Cultivation/CO-OP, Research & Development, & Processing of Medical Marijuana.

BROOKFIELD GARDEN CLUBThe Brookfield Garden Club will

be carpooling to the BRIDGE of FLOWERS in Shelburne Falls on Sunday, July 22, with plans to leave at 10 a.m. Members planning to par-ticipate should meet in front of the Brookfield Town Hall no later than 10 a.m. that morning. Arrival will be about 11 a.m. There will be a guided tour which will last approximately one hour. After arriving and crossing the flowered bridge in small groups, there will be many places to eat lunch and do some shopping. There are also interesting sites of interest such as Salmon Falls Marketplace and Artisans showroom. Also a trolley

stop where you can ride on an orig-inal trolley that was once used to cross the Bridge. There are also many shops with items to bring home as remembrances as well as interesting sites, such as “the potholes” and a view of the river. etc. Don’t forget the ice cream either! If you plan to stay for lunch and shopping, call Denise Raskett (508-867-3230).

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Overlook Hospice Services is seek-

ing volunteers to provide companion-ship and support to hospice patients and their families. Volunteer activities include reading to patients, watching movies, playing cards, walking dogs, fixing meals, running errands, pro-viding short term respite and offer-ing support to caregivers. No special skills are required other than an open heart and 3-4 hours/week. In addition to general patient care volunteers, we are seeking veterans to visit our vet-eran patients, musicians, dog therapy teams and those interested in provid-ing bereavement support to our fam-ilies. Training and support provided.

For more information please contact Susan Fuller, Volunteer Coordinator, at 508-434-2200.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTROCHESTER, NY — Erik Messier

of West Brookfield graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BS in biomedical engineer-ing. RIT conferred 4,747 degrees this academic year at all its campuses-in-cluding in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 133rd annual commencement celebration in May.

WORCESTER — The follow-ing local students have been named to the Worcester State University Dean’s List for Spring 2018. Dean’s list honors are awarded to matriculated undergraduate stu-dents who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher. Full-time students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students must have earned a minimum of 6 credits. BROOKFIELD: Benjamin L Anderson, Mikaela M Davis, Jesse M Fimian, Tiffany J Perron. EAST BROOKFIELD: Caitlyn A Bean, James E Joyce, Julia E Joyce, Constance C Morgan-Poirier, Deanna E Murray, Jared Wimberly. LEICESTER: Nourhan M AbuSalah,

Shelby E Ayres, Suzanne E Bailey, Jessibelle Burgos, Douglas E Dillon, Erin R Doherty, Jordan D Green, Shelby L LaConte, Judy Le, Anthony M Madonna, Meagan M Perro, Paige F Robidoux, Jeremy J Shays, Jaymi-Lyn Souza. NORTH BROOKFIELD: Kaitlynn M Bishop, Camden J Dacey, Erica R Gilman, Dakota R Hinerth, Emily C Lavin, Tory E Zalauskas. SPENCER: Jason T Barrett, Colby S Brennan, Lilly A Brochu, Taylor A Butler, Tyler J Clayfield, Kelsey C Dana, Haley E Deane, Rhiannon L Dugan, Michael A Duquette, Dong L Dzindolet, Eric R Fyrberg, John M Gibbons, Christopher Hawes, Kristen E Huston, James A Lochner, Jeffrey M Morrissey, Elizabeth A Pedone, Caleb L Pruitt, Rachael L Thibeault, Julie L Wyman.

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has named Laura Quink of Leicester to the dean’s list for aca-demic excellence for the spring 2018 term. Quink is studying health sci-ence/pre-physician assistant. Criteria for selection to the dean’s list requires that the student must have a mini-mum semester grade point average of 3.500 for the semester.

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Monday, July 16Music Through the Decades. Join us for this free

concert, performed by David Polansky to be held from 6:00-7:00 pm. Adults (Grades 9+) will listen and learn how the last hundred-plus years of American and world history have inspired so many of the songs we love. On keyboard, trumpet, and vocals, David presents the music of George M. Cohan, Fats Waller, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, and a host of others - music inspired by the advent of the automobile, the two world wars, the Roaring ‘20s, the great depres-sion, the wild west, and much more.

Tuesday, July 17Spencer Walks! Join us as we explore our beautiful

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Design & Create Metal Pendants with Patricia Mayotte. From 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm adults (grades 9+) are invited to design and create metal pendants. Some arm strength and dexterity is required. Registration required. Register by visiting or calling the library at 508-885-7513, or online at www.SpencerPublicLibrary.org/adults.

Thursday, July 19Paint and Sip Night! Join us for a relaxing night

of mocktails and painting. From 7:00 pm -9:00 pm, instructor, Christin Farmosa, will guide you through the process of painting a “Peaceful Fire in the Forest” to take home. Bring a friend and enjoy the night. Registration is required. Space is limited. Register by visiting or calling the library at 508-885-7513, or online at www.SpencerPublicLibrary.org/adults .

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Libraries Rock is the 2018 Summer Reading Program Theme. The Richard Sugden Library, Spencer invites children to make a drop-in craft this week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from opening -1/2 hour prior to closing each day).

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PAXTON — Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis has announced the graduation of Basic Recruit Training Academy #49. The most recent academy class, comprised of fourteen new correc-

tional officers, includes four members who are military or still-serving reserv-ists in the United States Army, U.S. Marine Corp and Army National Guard The graduation ceremony was held on

May 25, 2018 at Anna Maria College.Among the graduating class of new

correctional officers are Leicester residents Officer Amber Costello and Officer Dylan D’Angelo.

During his tenure, Evangelidis has made significant changes to the hiring standards in order to professionalize the department. All correctional officer applicants must have, at minimum, an associate’s degree or at least two years of military service. They must also take and pass a written exam, physical fit-ness test, background check and psy-chological screening test. United States military applicants are given priority status in the hiring process.

“As we continue to build a strong department dedicated to serving our community, our new officers have met the highest hiring standards in correc-tions today and have completed the fin-est training academy in Massachusetts.” said the Sheriff.

“Corrections is a serious business, with almost 90% of our inmate pop-ulation incarcerated due to addiction issues our primary responsibility is to serve and protect the citizens of Worcester County. To do that effective-ly we must work daily with our inmate population so they are less likely to reof-fend upon their release. I am proud to welcome our latest graduating class of fourteen new correctional officers who have met the challenges presented to them over the last twelve weeks. With many of our new officers having served their country and all of them committed to mission of public safety, they will surely make us a better department.” said Evangelidis.

During the formal graduation cere-mony, among the traditions that were observed was as a badge-pinning where the new officers were “pinned” into their new profession by a family mem-ber.

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STURBRIDGE — Village Toastmasters is proud to announce that members Cheri Carty and Charlie Cook recently earned an honor that few Toastmasters achieve – the Toastmasters Triple Crown.

The Toastmasters Triple Crown is a distinguished award bestowed on a select few individuals who earn three Toastmasters speaking and leadership awards in one year.

Carty earned her Competent Communicator, Competent Leader and Advanced Communicator Bronze awards within the past year.

Cook earned his Competent Communicator, Competent Leader and Advanced Leadership Bronze awards.

Their achievements were officially honored with engraved trophies presented at a recent meeting by Anna Kaufman, outgoing leader of Toastmasters District 31.

Carty has been a member of Village Toastmasters for two years and is serving her second term as the vice president of education. She has also participated

in various speech contests, including table topics and international speech.

When asked what earning the Triple Crown meant to her, Carty said, “The Triple Crown award is a major accomplishment that I take a great deal of pride in achieving. I believe that regardless of your path in life, having good communication and leadership skills is essential to your personal and professional success. Working on the projects required to earning the Triple Crown award has given me the tools and techniques to further develop and refine my skills.”

Carty currently resides in Brookfield with her husband, Mike. She volunteers her time as the trea-surer for the Brookfield Congregational Church and the Worcester Chamber Music Society in Worcester. Carty is the vice president and treasurer for Bay State Savings Bank in Worcester, where she has worked for 26 years.

Cook has been a member of Village Toastmasters for almost five years. He has served as the Club’s Sergeant of Arms, vice president of education, and

president of the club. He’s participated many speech contests throughout the years. In 2015, he earned his first Triple Crown, and this is his second Triple Crown. This year, he is going to serve as the area director for Toastmasters Area 52, overseeing other Toastmaster clubs in the Worcester area.

Since joining Toastmasters, Cook has done stand-up comedy and Worcester and Boston. He also created an interview show called “Riding Shotgun with Charlie.” He’s traveled to 11 states and Washington DC to interview people. He puts the video interviews on YouTube and as a podcast. “Riding Shotgun with Charlie” has been heard and seen nationally and it’s given him the opportunity to speak at gun rights conferences around the country. Being a Toastmaster has helped his speaking and pre-sentation skills for his YouTube channel and for speaking at conferences.

In addition, Village Toastmasters recently elected a new seven-person slate of officers as its leadership team for the 2018-19 Toastmasters year.

The new leadership team is head-ed by President Becky Bruso, a resident of Southbridge who is employed as a business consultant. She is also the part-time owner of The BizPal Company, a company that provides small businesses with website marketing ser-vices.

Bruso is joined by fellow officers Carty, Jake Sullivan, Monica Kaufman, Brian Landry, Jean Pierce and Hunter Boudreau. As in years past, the leadership team will work together to

empower the club’s membership and the interested public in becoming more effective communicators and leaders.

In addition, this year’s officers are charged with rolling out Toastmaster’s new education program – Pathways. Pathways is an updated learning experi-ence that is tailored to the modern professional world, seamlessly blending public speaking and leadership skill building.

Bruso understands the unique responsibility of the officer corps this year.

“I am excited to work with fellow officers in this year of change. The Pathways program will feature new online tools for members to see examples of real-world, transferable skills in leadership, management, and public speaking,” said Bruso. “And I look forward to seeing new and current members begin to use these online experiences when delivering their speeches.”

The new leadership team officially began their ten-ure on July 1.

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According to Bankrate.com as of 06/10/2018 the rate on a 30 year fixed loan was 4.37% which is down slightly from last month. We are con-tinuing to see a very hot Real Estate Market. We have seen a change in the market over the last month or two. Inventory has been creeping up which is probably stemming from the rising values and sellers realiz-ing they can get a number they could not get before. I have had several calls in the last couple months from sellers deciding to sell just because they saw what we had sold another home sim-ilar to theirs for a price they

couldn’t believe. This tells me even though we still see mul-tiple offers on homes in many areas and price ranges that our market is slowing and moving towards stabilization.

Today we have 1835 sin-gle family homes for sale in Worcester County compared to 6 months ago where we had 1315 single homes for sale. However, 12 months ago we had 1784 homes for sale so inventory is slightly higher than where it was last year. The average days on market is cur-rently 95 days which is a 3.3% increase in days on market from last month. This shows

inventory is slightly rising and homes are staying on the mar-ket a little longer which again shows a shift in our market. If we look at homes sold over past 12 months compared to the same time for the previous year there is a small increase

in sales of 0.2% and a 5.6% increase in average sales price while it is taking 16.3% less time to sell the homes this year than last year in Worcester County. This shows that pric-es are still rising and homes are still selling quicker than a year ago. This shows that the change in the market is just happening because it is only affecting the current inventory but has not shown up in past sales data yet.

It is important to hire a Realtor familiar with your mar-ket especially in a market that is changing almost by the day. The biggest challenge right

now is that the trend has been to price ahead of the market in an increasing market and now that we don’t have that same market we need to have more consideration around pricing to ensure our homes do not sit on the market. The right agent will ensure you get the most money for the house in the shortest amount of time. This market is still a beauty compe-tition and you need to get your home in the best shape possible to get the most money but you may not be able to price higher ahead of the market or your home will be left behind while other homes sell.

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ed.Selectmen said public input is critical

in this matter, stressing the need for residents to attend the July 16 hearing.

“I want the best fit for the town, and I would like to learn more about how these cooperatives will operate,” said Board of Selectmen Chairman Tony Pepe. “I believe the public has every right to speak on this subject. I won’t speak for the rest of the Board, but I’d like to see that happen before we sign off on a letter of non-opposition.”

Added Selectman Ralph Hicks, “Although I am leaning in favor of the medical marijuana growing facility, I want to hear what people say at the hearing before making a final decision.

Taken at face value, the proposal looks good in that it will grow only medical marijuana and will be located in an industrial area.”

Hicks also emphasized the jobs that could be created by the facility, but he reiterated that all potential pros and cons must be weighed before a decision is reached.

After the public hearing, the Board will likely decide on whether it intends to issue a letter of non-opposition. This would be contingent on the host commu-nity agreement being signed between the town and Reliable Bud, LLC.

Spencer is the latest town consider-ing a proposal for a marijuana cultiva-tion facility. Companies are competing for spaces across the Route 9 corridor in both the retail and production sectors, with Leicester’s Cultivate Holdings,

LLC, recently becoming the first recre-ational shop to earn a license from state authorities. There are many financial incentives for towns to draw facilities, and officials in communities across the state have made quick approvals before companies looked elsewhere.

The Spencer facility would exclusive-ly produce medical marijuana, and it would not serve as a dispensary.

For more information about the upcoming public hearing, visit www.spencerma.gov.

WEST BROOKFIELD - The reser-vation deadline for the Lucy Stone 200th birthday Celebration has passed, but if you forgot to make your reservation, there’s good news. There are still some spaces left. Register online, or use the forms available at area stores and libraries, and regis-ter now.

According to committee chairman Dan Hamilton, the general public has responded very well, but the Lucy Stones across the country have not; thus, the tickets reserved for them are now available to the general pub-lic.

“We’ll be entertaining a number of Stone and Blackwell family members from across the country,” Hamilton

said. “We’re happy to be able to extend this invitation to anyone, far or near, who may have forgotten to register to do so now.”

The weekend-long observance of Lucy Stone’s 200th birthday will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11 & 12. Among the events planned are (Saturday) a guided bus tour of the Stone property and Rock House Reservation (now owned and man-aged by Trustees of Reservations) and Warren’s Lucy Stone Park, a Suffragist Tea, and a concert of period songs by Old Sturbridge Village Singers. Sunday’s program will feature a one-woman show “I Now Pronounce You Lucy Stone “, a concert of period music by violin-

ist Samantha Gillogly and pianist Virginia Bailey, and a round table panel discussion “Where Do We Go From Here?” Due to space limita-tions, registration for all events is required, and will be accepted until the spaces are filled. Costumes are encouraged; bloomers may be worn.

Registration forms may be found at local stores and businesses, or visit the website at www.westbrookfield.org or call Dan Hamilton at 508-867-1329.

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WEST BROOKFIELD – The Quaboag Youth Football family contin-ues to seek answers and assistance as it grapples with the results of an arson this spring.

Police and fire officials have come up empty in their investigation of the Mother’s Day blaze at Callahan/Landers Field, which destroyed a storage unit and heavi-ly damaged a shed. Both units housed equipment used by Quaboag Youth Football, including prac-tice gear, tackling dum-mies, a five-man sled, end zone pylons, goal post pads, a field striping machine, field stencils, a generator, and sever-al items of field mainte-nance equipment.

In total, Quaboag Youth Football lost about $20,000 in equipment. For Head Coach Maurice Payne, who founded the program 22 years ago, it was devastating to arrive at the field and find the sheds destroyed. Payne purchased much of the equipment himself over the years, and additional items were bought as a result of parent and com-munity donations.

“I can’t imagine why anyone would do some-thing like this. It hurts the kids,” said Payne, who has dedicated his

entire adult life to coach-ing and giving kids a chance to play. “We had a lot of this equipment for years. It’s terrible to see it all destroyed.”

Additional buildings on the property were vandalized by the arson-ist, and all that’s left of

the equipment in the sheds is a pile of black-ened rubble. Payne and his coaching staff have scrambled to find replace-ment items, but the destruction of the main-tenance equipment poses an equally challenging obstacle. Payne and his

staff were forced to clean up the damage with their personal equipment from home, and there is much work to be done before the season begins.

“We lost all of our yard and maintenance equipment, and we are asking the community

for donations to help us,” said Marcia Green, the Quaboag Youth Football treasurer.

Luckily, the organiza-tion’s football uniforms and cheerleading equip-ment were not damaged, but there is still a long way to go in order to

replace all of the prac-tice gear. A GoFundMe.com page has been set up (Quaboag Youth Football Fire Recovery), and the organization thanks all residents who have sup-ported the cause.

Because Quaboag Youth Football is an independent program that does not receive any financial assistance from the town, residents’ donations are especially important to the orga-nization in its recovery efforts. Practices for the upcoming season start on August 1, and the first home game is slated for September 2. Hundreds of kids have gone through the Quaboag Youth Football system over the years, and Payne wants to ensure that the next wave of youngsters is able to enjoy that same thrilling experience.

“We need your help so the kids can get ready for the 2018 sea-son. Any amount, large or small, will help,” read a statement posted by the organization on its GoFundMe page.

If you would like to send a check to the orga-nization, please mail it to: Quaboag Youth Football, PO Box 383, West Brookfield, MA.

For more information about the program, visit www.quaboagyouthfoot-ball.com.

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A pair of sheds housing Quaboag Youth Football equipment were destroyed this spring by an arsonist. With a new season on the horizon, the organization is seeking residents’ help in funding replacement gear.

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LEICESTER — The following stu-dents have earned a place on the honor roll for the third term at Leicester Middle School

GRADE 8

High Honors: Nicole Berard, Riley Boisvert, Richard Cichowski, Maria DiMeglio, Breanna Escobar, Rian Fadden, Morgan Flodman, Erin Gerber, Alexis Goodney, Grace Guinee, Deanna Herbert, Abigail Johnson, Ja’nya Johnson, Seth Larson, Madison Leith, Allyson Mahoney, Morgan Merrell, Meghan Niddrie, Olivia Rosado, Lindsey Salek, Timothy St. John, Julianna Torres, Shannon Tuson, Lindsey Wickson,

Honors: Lexie Arcouette, Erin Arsenault, Gary Benoit, Amelia Benware, Livia Bonzey, Sarah Brouillard, Erin Brown, Bryson Bujak, Paiten Bulak, Ava Butkiewicus, Timothy Cehon, Arah Chmielowski,

Emily Connolly, Alyson Culross, Victoria Ditaranto, Makayla Donaldson, Varissa Esposito, Alyssa Fling, Abigail Gahagan, Andrew Gaudet, Liliana Glass, Savannah Gravel, Isaiah Kparyea, Damian Krasnecky, Madelyne Libby-Toler, Kristopher Lopriore, Rachel Lopriore, Casey Macaruso, James Mercier, Michael Mero, Sydney Merrell, Theodore Miller, Zavier Morales, Abigail Morrison, Shannon Moynagh, Justin Muturi, Jenna Nelson, Kailyn Orrell, Lilly Provo, Jahmaira Pye, Eden Riel, Jada Smith, Morgan Smith, Kyle Stapel, Veronica Stasiewicz, Jane Toohi, Brady White, Andrew Zawalich.

GRADE 7

High Honors: Sofia Acero, Johnathon Beford, Abigail Bernabel, Cole Delage, Abby Doku, Nikolas Gillaspie, Annalisa Hair, Tyler Herron, Annie Hunt, Deven Kularski, Molly Ledbetter,

Jaedyn Levine, Ariana Levitan, Derek Mahoney, Jacob McGrail, Victor Moisan, Lily Peterson, Grace Reinke.

Honors: Ayden Beique, Nicole Blais-Bennett, Jack Bullock, Kathy Cai, Emilia Casello, Ayva Connor, Joely Fontaine, Emma Fournier, Sophia Gallati, Nakita Grammatic, Olyvia Gustafson, Eleanor Hills, Lianna Jennings, Alliance Johnson, Izabella Kulia, Hailey Lazarevic, Juliana Linehan, Stephen Matavao, Jason Milgate, Kathleen O’Brien, Rhyen Perry, Stephanie Pierce, Erick Portillo Munoz, Deegan Powers, Ana Ruggieri, Haley Soden, Ainsleigh Spaulding, Aleczander Thompson, Ethan Torres, Andy Vega, Tiffany White, Samuel Witkowski.

GRADE 6

High Honors: Jacob Altman, Molly Baker, Allie Blair, Chloe Bouchard, Anthony Coll, Hannah Collette, Owen

Collette, Matthew Direnzo, Jasmine Hunter, Peyton Knott, Chloe LaPierre, Charlotte Libby-Toler, Austin Muturi, Jasmine Ngo, Nora Oliver, William Panepinto, Logan Potter, Elizabeth Price, Kharine Rivera, Paige Robidoux, Adam Skoglund, James Sweeney.

Honors: Aiden Baillargeon, Caden Birtz, Shawn Bloniasz, Andrew Boisvert, Grace Bujak, Jaelyn Conley, Sadie Connery, Michael Connly, Reilly Cyr, Lilith Field, William Foy, Elizabeth Gallagher, Mason Griffiths, Gia Gully, Nicklaus Hellstrom, Selena Ho, Zachary Jackson, Hannah Kularksi, Abbi Lane, Meghan Le, Mason Letourneau, Madelyn LoVeVerme, Morgan Maxwell, Jessica McCarthy, Jillian Morrison, Jayla O’Neal, Eric Ortiz, Connor Parke, Alex Pereira, Gabielle Pietri, Jackson Ricarte, Kyle Rice, Patrick Richards, Destiny Rivas, Amandah Rivera, Samara Ross, William Sawicki, Julia Soden, Gabrielle Stuart, Laylah Summers.

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LEICESTER — The following students have earned a place on the honor roll for the fourth quarter at Leicester High School.

GRADE 12

High Honors: Andrew Ellis, Morgan Emery, Brenna Fontaine, Rose Grady, Emily Hastings, David Herbst, Alexandra Mars, Sarah McCarthy, Kelsey Williamson.

Honors: Cheyenne Brooks, Hannah Brown, Samantha Buck, Caitlyn Caplette, Michaela Cartier, Jacob Cleveland, Jillian Dube, Alyssa Durham, Sabrina Grammatic, Alexis Hackett, Karlee Hill, Troy Johnson, Sara Jusiewicz, Grace Marc-Aurele, Devin Mayotte, Camryn O’Leary, Leah Perna, Caitlyn Siwek, Shawn Soucie, Anthony St. Francis, Lauren St. John, Cameryn Whitcomb.

GRADE 11

High Honors: Juliana Golemo, Michaela Hippert, Emily Oliver, Natasha Rollo, Hannah Wickson.

Honors: Avianna Ayarza, Ryan Bahingire, Hannah DiPilato, Emily Fontaine, Taylor Fontaine, Megan Gaucher, Miranda Gustin, Olivia Lachapelle, Andrew Le, Elise Leveillee, Bryan Miranda, Emily Moughan, Alyssia Peloquin, Thomas Perro, Lydia Petit, evgenia Psarras, David Ranucci, Erica Reilley, Jacqueline Robidoux, Jack Soucie, Meaghan St. George, Brenna St. John, Eric Stevens, Adam Sullivan, Nicholas Walls, Samantha Walsh.

GRADE 10

High Honors: Rigoberto Alfonso, Madison Hippert, Adam LaBombard, Brenda Nguyen, Riley Nicholson, Tej Patel, Ava Richard.

Honors: Jenna Albro, Anzel Ayarza, Giselle Boateng,

Riley Brunelle, Adam Carpenter, Hannah Cleveland, Nya Dekrines, Hayle DiLiddo, Caera Gonyea, Samuel Griffiths, Jack Larson, Connor Niddrie, Rocco Notaro, Ally O’Neill, Jack O’Neill, Cayleigh Peterson, Antono Santana, Erika Sciascia, Abigail Snow, Rileigh Spaulding, Katheryn Stapel, Riley Whalen.

GRADE 9

High Honors: Sean Brown, Liam Pataky, Delaney Sherman, Jacob Stolberg.

Honors: Charley Mae Blair, Elizabeth Blais-Bennett, Matthew Brown, Spencer Cote, Alexa Dufries, Hannah Dufries, Olivia Ellis, Marissa Gebhardt, Ava LaPointe, Ridwanliah Lawal, Isabella Ortiz, Jenna Soden, Isabella Sosa, Jacob Zawalich.

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The following students have earned a place on the honor rolls for the fourth quarter at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School.

GRADE 12

High Honors: Tyler Brindle, Jacob Morin, Dylon Sandstrom, Claudia Schlegel, Christian Shadis, Noah Thompson.

Honors: Ecko-Luv Beaver, Adriana Bennett, Kyle Bouvier, Christopher Carmody, Mina Carrabba, Katelyn Chalupka, Briana Choiniere, Shane Clardy, Kyle Cloutier, Benjamin Davis, Robin Duff, Patrick Dyer, Andrew Ferrecchia, Nicholas Fletcher, Robert Gallagher, Zachary Gallant, Kristin Hadley, Andrew Hafferty, Joseph Hallihan, Corrina Hamilton, Althea Houston, Briana Johnson, Margaret Lacaire, Benjamin Lagasse, Simone LeBlanc, Joshua MacIntosh, Cameron MacLellan, Alessandra Martocci, Alexander Mayo, Erin McMenemy, Ariana Melendez, Tariyaha Morris, Kayla Morrison, Hector Perez, Katelynn Peterson, Kyla Rafferty, Stephanie Redmond, Mirisabel Rivera, Michael Shedd, Aaron Simpson, Camden Sinkewich, Rhianna Sweeney, Karlee Therrien, Joseph Van Dam, Savannah Vangel, Joseph Vidot, Brianna White, Bennett Wisniewski, Emily Woodruff.

Principal’s List: Alexis Albin, Kendra Alicea, Conner Allen, Karcherise Andrews, Daniel Arsenault, Iliana Ayala, Haylie Barrows, Adrien Beaudry, Ashley Burlingame, Steven Burns, Jamie Butkiewicz, Zachary Cahill, Vianca Cordero Arroyo, Dylan Delaney, Megan Etzweiler, Collin Farrar, Lily Frappier, Orianna Gendron, Robert Hine, Rachel Hitchcock, Christian Keeler, Kyle LaFleche, Taylor Lemoine, Jacob Leone, Robert Livsey, Cameron Maher, Garrett Molina , Emily Mullen, Alexander Nelson, Kayla Nystrom, John O’Loughlin, Jonathan Olds, Hailey Overholser, Jacob Paradis, Shivani Patel, Elizabeth Provost , Julia Resener, Benjamin Rosebrooks, Courtney Rousseau, Jacob Seymour, Sarah Sputo, Amber St. Marie, Nathan St. Marie, Joshua Troy, Thomas Willette, Madisen Williams, Connor Zaleck.

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Honors: Hannah Abubakar, Lauryn Alicea, Jessmarie Aviles, Mikayla Battaglia, Joshua Beauchemin, Ben Bombard, Timothy Bordeaux, Margaret Borowski, Alyanna Bouchard, Madison Brown, Devon Bruyere, Jacob Burgos, Fabian Campoverde, Brendan Coomey, Jonathan Dalbec, Mason Deane, Adrian DeMichele, Keenan Doney, Colin Donovan, Codey Drummond, Catherine Jones, Montana Josey, Daniel Krull, Ryan Langlois, Mackenzie Martin, Marissa Martocci, Danisa Melendez, Brittney Michaels, Neftali Morales, Michael Moran, Charles Morse, Kailyn Murphy, Jayden Pantalone, James Partlow, Ashlin Peters, Heather Poirier, Jalen Rojas, Kathryn Ryan, Aiden Sanborn, Jordan Santiago, Isabelle Sargent, Marrissa Scopa, Melody Serrano , Scott Singer, Theodore Stauffer, Vincent Strzelecki, Jaelyn Taylor, Paul Thomas, Jacob Veber, Eliza Wandelear, Beylie West, Tyler Wilson, Gabriella Wondolowski, Emily Wong Kam.

Principal’s List: Karissa Allen, Ethan Armstrong, William Bedford, Sarah Beret, Dominick Berthiaume, Kayla Brodeur, Hannah Brody, Demetrious Davila, Kayla Davis, Thomas Donahue III, Emond Hunter, Mason Faraday, Connor Fausek, Gabriella Ferrantino, Stephanie Gatzke, Loriauna Graika, Michael Grant, Timothy Hansen, Joseph Heywood, Andrew Hurton, Ian Inangelo, Kyle Kallgren, Patricia King, Carter Koneczny, Nolan Lacaire, Karissa Lugo, Kristopher Mekal, Riley Mills, Mathieu Mitchell, Samuel O’Brien, Christopher Parsons, Sarah Partlow , Janvi Patel, Matthew Raymond, Jamie Rodriguez, Joseph Rosario, Justin Santiago, Jack Santon, Abraham Santos-Ramos, Samantha Sinclair, Joseph Starr, Cameron Stella, Steele Sturgis, Leeha Thompson, Lillie Torteson, Apryl Tucker, Auguste Valley, Chelsea Woodcock.

GRADE 10

High Honors: Jared Aucoin, Mia Bohanan. Sydney Cardinal, Ariana Gelardi, Jacob Hinman, Anna Israellian, Jared Lavigne, Erica MacGrory, Andrew Makowiecki, Shiloh Murphy, Kimberly Ngo, Austin

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Principal’s List: Jacob Bachand, Jackson Barnes, Adam Bickford, Heath Bigelow, Mackenzie Blomquist, Troy Brown Herraiz, William Carlson, Jack Cicero, Evan Clockedile, Jack Davis, Thomas Dowd III, Carly Dumas, Allison Hamel, Kenzie Kozlowski, Alana Lane, Patrick Lange, Brian Lavoie, Hailie Lawrence, Jonathan Lussier, Serina Marquette, Amber Melanson, Benjamin Mousseau, Mackenzie O’Neill, Kevin O’Rourke, Katelyn Paquette, Addison Paradis, Anastasia Ranese, Colin Richardson, Janeli Rivera, Elijah Santos-LaBarge, Luke Snay, Cameron Stisitis, Rachael Taylor, Georgi Weagle.

GRADE 9

High Honors: Roland Butzke, Kayla Candy, Gabriella Caron, Cheyenne Courtney, Lexia Demers, Evan Duffey, Alexis Gosselin, Juliannah Kolofsky, Samantha Labelle, Karma Lama, Eliana Lasell, Grant Maffei, Zachary Messina, Michael Mullaly, Owen

Ostromecki, Michael Pulsifer, Kyle Sadusky, Johnathan Tucker, Ashley Wilson, Caitlin Young.

Honors: Emma Abbascia, Aaron Aguilar, Adrian Aguilar, Jacob Anderson, Erika Apher, Kayla Aviles, Olivia Baca, Ivy Ballou, Dominic Beauchesne, Nathaniel Beauchesne, Dylan Bellerive, Maya Bond, Skyler Bond, Victoria Bonneau, Rebecca Boucher, Kaitlyn Brindle, Matthew Brown, Samantha Busold, Brenna Castro, Lauren Chase, Emma Christian, Christian Consiglio, Megan Costa, Brianna Cote, Natalie Courtney, Cecylia Cove, Bailey Creeron, Jordan DeFosse, Rachel Eovacious, Jessi Escoto-Cifuentes, Madison Etzweiler, Alyssa Febo, Calissa Ferschke, Annabelle Fitts, Benjamin Gelineau, Parker Glispin, Isabella Gonyea, Sarah Gosselin, Julianne Goulet, Devin Hanlan, Molly Hoefler, Jayce Hutchinson, Abigail Joesten, Skyla Josey, Ryan Kennedy, Susanna Krantz, Savannah LaBranche, Seth Lawendowski, Alicia Lempitski, Ullysses Logan, Julio Lopez-Torres, Evan Maldonado, Angel Martinez, Marilena Matos-Criado, Chase McKenney, Elizabeth McLam, Arman Patel, Meagan Peck, Luis Perez, Ryan Rice, James Rivera, McKenzie Robinson, William Rodriguez, Andrea Rogan, Steven Schoenfeldt, Ryan Steiner, Kyleigh Sutherland, Brady Thebeau, Jared Torosian, Christopher Towns Jr., Joshua Turcotte, Antonia Van Dam, Isabella Varney, Derek Varnum, Nikko Vitkos, Genevieve Williams, Louis Zanca,

Principal’s List: Sophia Baca, Nathan Barton, Dani Borci, Samantha Burdett, Christian Canterbury, Zachary Choiniere, Timothy Crowell, Nathan Dexter, Leah Dingui, Brenna Donovan, Tyler Ethier, Eathan Finneran, Damien Grassey, Chloe Grenier, Yeilianys Guzman Torres, Cristal Hernandez, Jaycob Holbrook, Elena Hopkins, Wiziel Irizarry Feliciano, Isaac Josti, Elin Kaufman, Matthew Livsey, Curtis Lussier, Jessie Masterson, Samuel Messier, Ty Millette, Shawn Nabors, Robert Nichols III, Edward Niejadlik IV, Madison Paulhus, Madison Poole, Nicholas Reil, Aiden Sabatinelli, Brendon Seller, Dylan Smaltz, Dylan Smith, Samuel Smith, Siage Therrien, Kiana Tonkin, Ava Torres, Cullen West, Allison Wheeler, Damian Wielgorecki.

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meet the candidates,” said Jonathan Parent, a co-organizer of the event.

Attendees included U.S. Representative Jim McGovern, Massachusetts Senator Anne Gobi, State Auditor Suzanne Bump, guber-natorial candidate Bob Massie, Fifth Worcester District state representative candidate Jean Strauss, Governor’s Council candidate Paul Depalo, and several local leaders who helped res-urrect the committee after a period of dormancy.

For the owners of Misty View Farm, it was exciting to host an event that brought many people together, some of them new to political involvement.

“Since we moved here twelve years ago, Misty View Farm has been the site of many wonderful milestones and memories for our extended family,” said Elisabeth Melad, who lives at the farm and serves as the secretary of the Democratic Town Committee. “To have Misty View Farm be the site of the First Annual North Brookfield DTC Community Barbecue was extremely gratifying, because this event exem-plified the energy and inspiration that results when people come together in support of positive change within their community. Our family felt truly lucky to be able to host this community-build-ing event that allowed people from the region to hear from such inspiring Democratic officeholders and candi-dates at our family farm.”

Melad’s husband, sister, and brother-in-law are also members of the DTC, and they are looking forward to assist-ing candidates as they advance their campaigns this fall.

The committee thanks all volunteers and supporters who came together to make the barbecue happen. It included live music, raffle items, pony rides for kids, and several activities to keep fam-ilies cool on a hot day.

For more information about the North Brookfield DTC, visit www.nbdemocrats.org.

PICNIC PARTYcontinued from page 1

The Caron family, of North Brookfield, arrives at the barbecue.

Alexa Fuller, of Medford, with her 6-month-old son Miles.

Governor’s Council candidate Paul Depalo and his campaign manager, Michelle Kane.

Liam Fritz, left, and Dave Mazzarese, of West Brookfield, helped volunteer at the event.


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ruth DeamiCisManaging editor

To the EditorRe; Editorial of 6/29 – I’m 70 but

understand these millennials, the form of elective government they envi-sion and how our present form of representation is not a good model to continue on into the future.

Our representatives do not do what they profess, it’s more than a blatant blame game. This charade that ALL of congress and Senate trade off in their wish to stay employed rears its ugly head every time they hold their noses, go quid pro quo and sign legis-lation that uses the unfair and corrupt practice of attaching riders that slip like viruses into law. It’s absolutely disgusting.

For the Dems to lose to someone like Trump is nothing more than Instant Karma. They conjured up this entity by failing to hear the long screaming outrage over the excesses of rampart liberalism.

The pill, designed to prevent unwanted children led to abortion, led to late term then partial birth abortions. Those receiving mental health disabilities went on to retire at 40, drug users and scam artists alike. Welfare led to third generation users. Illegal immigration did not have to sit silently until it exploded. If someone breaks into your home you’re out-raged, if someone breaks into your country it is no big deal. Liberal judg-

es let murderers off in 12 years, career criminals off without bail.

And so we elected (me too) a good Lincoln type who did not possess the strength of his convictions, yet his reform of national health care is laud-able. However, as a Vietnam vet, the tragedy of Hillary’s Benghazi sick-ens me to no end. They thought she couldn’t be beat – how apropos.

Many decades ago when the NY Times declared GOD IS DEAD they didn’t even have the wherewithal to realize it was traditional religion – as proven by the rise of irreligion and onset of spirituality. Although antiquated, the religious right under-stands the crucial connection to a higher power. Liberal colleges teach atheism.

These kiddos see that. They deserve and demand better. They want to vote on issues…by secure APP, by direct input and not someone who coughs up vague and unworkable campaign promises – and then do as they please. I would like to be able to vote at a secure location, vote on what reps are voting on, where I can underscore my opinion at the polls. And, when the results are in, to juxtapose this with my reps vote – it would be quite telling.

James spauldingBrookfield

Spaulding

To the Editor:I want to express my appreciation

to the Spencer Parks and Recreation Commissioners for the fantastic job they did in re-opening Luther Hill Park. Countless hours of hard work went into making this wonderful resource (including swimming les-

sons!) once again available to Spencer residents. Everyone who contributed to this effort can take pride in know-ing that they have made our commu-nity a better place to live. Thank you!

rachel faugnospencer

Faugno: fantastic job

Taking the heat

The week five journalists were killed by a single gunman in Maryland, we had already written our editorial; per-haps a frivolous piece because we were pressed for time due to early deadlines coming up on a holiday and…the trage-dy happened on a Thursday.

But we felt it. We all felt it. It was not a Happy Fourth of July for

us.It drives home just how important

this job is. And while we are small, and very community oriented, and weekly not daily, and we struggle with having enough writers to cover events, and we appreciate and value the help of cit-izen-volunteer-public relations people who provide us with information and photos when we can’t get everywhere, it just underlines how very important it is that local newspapers survive.

Do we make mistakes?Yes. We do. And we try to own up to them as

quickly as we can and rectify them when possible.

We miss stories, we miss important events, we miss meetings, we know; we know.

You are ‘preaching to the choir’ here. But as we read through the heart-

breaking news about the Capital Gazette and the people hurt and killed, it sound-ed just like any of the people who work here at Stonebridge Press. Writers, edi-tors, sports people, advertising people.

The fellow who opened fire had a grudge against the newspaper itself. Felt he had been wronged by something printed. And just kept nagging about it. It kept nagging him too apparently. Even taking it to court, where he lost.

He was considered a “crank” of sorts, though some took him seriously enough to talk to police about him.

And we can relate. We’ve had more than one threat at one or two of our newspapers in the past. Had a side mir-ror broken on a car, though no ‘proof’ as to how that happened and by whom except it did come in the middle of ran-corous local political haranguing.

Editors try very hard to stay neutral in the middle of local political “stuff.” That’s why it has been a policy, at least by this editor, not to endorse candi-dates. We think anyone with enough chutzpah to run deserves a shot.

And we have always said if it came through in the letters to the editor bash-ing us or praising us, it is all good; because it means at least they took the time to actually read us and have an opinion about it.

So we tip our hats and bow our heads in mutual sorrow with the folks at Capital Gazette, and with due respect if you remember Charlie Hedbo, and a couple of television anchors a few years ago shot right on the air as they were reporting, by a disgruntled fellow employee.

Perhaps not as dangerous as jour-nalist of our acquaintance who left his home in Egypt under death threats for his work attempting to write there; but that’s a story for a different time and a different atmosphere.

And thank you President Trump for the recognition of allowing the flags to fly half-staff on July 3 in their honor.

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If you have older fami-ly members whose cog-nitive func-tions or deci-sion-making abilities have declined, or

who are lonely or recently widowed, you might need to help protect them against financial scams. What steps should you take?

First of all, try to gain a good sense of their overall financial activity. Look for red flags, such as a reluc-tance to discuss money matters, con-sistently unpaid bills, unexplained withdrawals, mysterious wire trans-fers or a sudden need to purchase large quantities of gift cards. And watch out for new “best friends” or caretakers who show an unusual interest in your loved one’s finances.

Whether or not you’ve observed any of these activities, you can help your elderly family members by mak-ing these moves:

Have checks (such as Social Security payments) directly deposit-ed. You can help your family mem-bers avoid a lot of potential trouble by having their checks deposited direct-ly into their bank accounts.

Seek permission to become a joint account owner. By becoming a joint account owner on your elderly fam-ily members’ checking and savings accounts, you can review statements for suspicious activity. Of course, your loved ones may be initially reluctant to add your name, but if you have a good relationship with them, you should be able to explain the benefits.

Shred bank statements, credit card offers and notices of lottery or sweep-stakes winnings. One of the most use-ful gifts you can give to your elderly family members may be a shredder. Encourage them to use it to shred old bank statements, credit card offers and other financial documents.

Get on a “do not call” list. Telephone scammers are persistent and devious. By registering your family members’ house and cell phones at www.donot-call.gov, you may be able to reduce their exposure to unwanted calls.

Obtain power of attorney. By cre-ating a power of attorney, your loved ones can designate you or another trusted relative or friend to assist with their finances now – for day-to-day assistance and protection from scammers – and later, should they become incapacitated. Again, you will need to employ some sensitivity when discussing this issue.

Check references of caretakers. As mentioned above, some caretakers are, unfortunately, dishonest. Before you hire one, check out this person’s references. And even when you do, be careful – scam artists have been known to use accomplices as refer-ences, so you will need to be thorough in your research and questions.

Get to know your family mem-bers’ financial advisors. If possible, become acquainted with your older family members’ financial advisors. Any reputable advisor will welcome a connection with their clients’ loved ones. And if you are involved in any estate plans, this multi-generational relationship will prove beneficial for everyone.

Ask to meet any new “friends” they have met online. When someone is lonely, they become vulnerable to online friendships. Sometimes, these new friends make promises of meet-ing, but never show – and then they suddenly need money for one reason or another.

It can be challenging to guard against all threats posed by the scam-mers of the world. But by staying alert and taking the appropriate preventive actions, you may be able to help safeguard your loved ones’ financial security.

This article was written by Edward

Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Please con-tact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or [email protected]

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“Carlos”When I co-lead the Model

UN Club in our middle school, the first concept I taught was sovereignty. The core meaning was the supreme authority of every state to control its own government and to maintain order. It includ-ed the right to define its borders and immigration policies. Students in our sanctuary city grappled with what this meant, because everyone knew someone like “Carlos”…

Carlos chooses a seat in the back of the class behind a broad shouldered stu-dent with a modified “Afro”. His smile is infectious but I notice that during class discussions, he slides down in his seat and avoids eye contact with me. He has come to my attention because his first writing assignment is incompre-hensible – verbs and nouns trip on each other and I sense a narrative rather than read it.

Carlos does not understand English. He can speak it…I hear the platitudes and slang and good-natured ribbing with classmates coming into my room, but it is a cover, it is a mask. His saunter and slouch mirror adolescent aloofness, but there is no mistaking the darting eyes and pained grin…he is drowning in a language he barely understands, expending megawatts of energy pre-tending to know and to fit in.

Carlos, what is your story?It is important that my students tell

their stories because our story is how we locate ourselves in this confusion of a life. Language structures the world and our place in it.

After a few short assessments, I begin the school year with memoir so that my students, many of whom do not speak English at home, can reflect on how they found themselves sitting in my class in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a long way from their Aunt Rosita in San Juan, their sister in Guatemala, their best friends in Honduras.

But the task of memoir is fraught with problems. There is the story of course: Do I tell the adult what I think he wants to hear, or do I trust him with the truth, as I know it? Geeze, what does he mean by “my story?” Who is he? If I figure out what “my story” is, how will this teacher use it?

I do not have much time to connect with Carlos in a meaningful way. Three assignments from now, he will begin to feel even more inadequate, and if the wrong student sees his attempt at a story, the laughter may drive him into the arms of those who have already lost hope of any success in school.

By the third class, Carlos has found an ally in Hector, and the two whisper back and forth in Spanish, barely able to follow simple directions. Hector is

more brazen. He has an older brother in jail and seems attract-ed to the tougher boys who smirk and laugh as their disrespect gets teacher attention. Carlos is different. He wants to succeed, but sustained effort with little success is begin-

ning to take a toll on his ability to focus. It is time for “the talk”.

Carlos hears the message after school: I know that he has great difficulty with English but I am patient and it is my job to find a way for him to succeed. I expect effort.

“Do you know what ‘effort’ means?” There follows my short, carefully

worded “ways to succeed in my class” speech, modified for simplicity and clar-ity. Effort is plugged, repeated, under-lined, and repeated again. He is respect-ful. Contrite. He nods.

Now in class, Carlos watches me closely to see how I deal with a range of behaviors. He comically mimics my raised eyebrow and vocal patterns to a “t”. His laugh makes others laugh. Ever so slowly his English improves and he drops hints to see my reaction, but it is still breathtaking to hear the story told in bits and pieces over the year: the walk from Guatemala to Mexico, slip-ping across the United States border, making his way to New York City and a cousin, the car trip to Chelsea, the fierce determination to send for his sister, the fear of deportation that haunts his dreams. He is fifteen going on thirty, and I am in awe of his courage…and every day he defines effort by his exis-tence. It is a fierce victory.

This was the kind of person person I wanted as a neighbor, a fellow citizen, someone driven to succeed, whose life was graced by an understanding of com-passion.

I taught memoir because I believed that the greatest stories lie within us, where no eyes shine but ours. To find the truth, you must first tell the fiction you need to hear, then find the hollow feeling, the empty words, and keep tell-ing the fiction until the sadness wells to tears and the tears to truth.

Now many years later, I watch in agony as children are separated from the only caretaker they know, and dispatched across the country to live behind cages, like the epithet thrown at them from President Trump, like “animals.” My students from long ago would not be surprised. But I hope they remember the concept of sovereignty even as they struggle with the promise of the Statue of Liberty to the ”tiredß and hungry yearning to be free.”

For me, illegal immigration, a misde-meanor, had a face: young, determined, and with an infectious laugh.

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Thank you to all of you who asked about my column and me during my recent hiatus. All is well, and my columns will con-tinue to run again, on a bi-week-ly basis.

There has been lots of local antique news since my last col-umn. All of the Brimfield dealers that I’ve spoken with told me that the May show was a good one. One dealer told me that he didn’t see the usual rush when the show opened, but that there were steady crowds throughout the week. Another told me that he saw traffic jams on Route 20 for the first time in many years. Hopefully the July 10th through 15th show will be another good one. Your last chance to attend a 2018 show will be Sept. 4th through 9th.

Remember to continue to support local antique shops during the summer. The warm weather offers many buy-ing opportunities for dealers. In turn, dealers regularly bring new inventory into their booths during the summer months.

Outdoor flea markets are also in full

swing. Locally, the Grafton Flea Market and Rietta Ranch in Hubbardston offer a wide selection of antiques and newer merchandise. If you are willing to travel a little further, you can visit the Wellfleet Flea Market, Olde Hadley Flea Market, the Providence Flea in Rhode Island, the Davisville Flea Market in Warner, NH, the Hollis Flea Market in Hollis, NH and Elephant’s Trunk in New Milford, CT.

There are also many more estate sales taking place during this time of year. An estate sale website (estate-

sales.net) lists 19 estate sale companies in the Worcester area alone. Along with the online estate sale listings, you can find other sales listed in this newspaper and other publications.

More companies have been offering online estate sales. Sales terms such as pickup times and additional fees can vary greatly between companies offering online estate sales. Be sure to review the terms before bidding.

Live auctions are still taking place throughout the summer. You can find antique auction information on auc-tionzip.com and antiquesandthearts.com.

Previous columns contained infor-mation on items that would be included in our upcoming auctions. Here are some results from previous auctions. The 1826 dated leather fire buckets from a Woodstock, CT estate that were attributed to Lebaron Putnam of Sutton sold for $19,550. The 1950s and ‘60s base-ball card collection with a 1959 Mickey Mantle card brought nearly $26,000. The NASA patches, astronaut photos and other memorabilia in our last auction rocketed to over $7,400 at our May auc-tion.

July will be a busy month for us, with estate sales on July 7th and 8th in Spencer, July 21st in Holden and July 28th and 29th in Spencer again. We are planning a live coin auction and a live antique estates auction for the Fall. My “Evaluating your antiques” class will run again on October 15th at the Bay Path Evening School in Charlton. I’m looking forward to meeting those of you who read this column in the

Winchendon Courier at the upcom-ing appraisal event at the Whitney Murdock House Museum. The event takes place on October 28th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. See www.centralmas-sauctions.com for details on these and other upcoming events.

Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen-tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111) [email protected]

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The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer Nat King Cole sang about are here. Unfortunately, along with the “days of soda and pretzels and beer” come evenings of mosquitoes, ants and flea invasions. But, don’t run out for the insect spray yet. Summer bugs don’t have to turn your outdoor parties into an itching marathon if you combat the buzzing biters with strategic planting.

With public concern about chemical repellents escalating, growing crops of natural insect repellent plants and flow-ers is quickly becoming a first choice for many. Mother Nature’s bug deter-rents are not only effective, they add beauty to the landscape and outdoor living space. Read on for the rundown on what varieties best chase away lawn and garden pests.

Note: Some herbs and plants are poi-sonous if applied to skin or ingested. Be aware of what you are planting (also check with local nursery or garden cen-ter on which plants are dangerous to

pets).Marigolds & mos-

quitoes: Bright, brassy marigold buds com-mand attention in the garden, but it’s their distinct odor that deters mosquito and other pesky bugs from invading their space. Marigolds do double duty when planted in pots and placed on decks and porches. The sturdy flowers not only add a pop of bright yellow and orange to an outdoor space; they are extremely effective at keeping bugs at bay. Easy to grow, potted marigolds are always on duty, and they can easily be moved at leisure to keep insects away.

Shoo Fly Yarrow: Yarrow, which also grows wild, is another effort free bug deterrent that is not only a hard work-er, but a looker too! Yarrow’s fern like leaves and forever budding white flow-ers offer a complete season of fly con-

trol. For a double dose of bug repelling properties, fill bottles with sprigs of yarrow with a few mari-golds mixed in. Use this “bug-off bouquet” as a centerpiece, or scatter several around during outdoor gatherings.

Yarrow also repels ants, making it a favorite

plant with backyard picnickers. Spread leaves and flowers in areas where ants are found.

Note: Do not plant yarrow near where pets congregate as the plant can be poi-sonous to animals.

Catnip: not just for Fluffy any-more: Catnip is very easy to grow, and the hardy perennial requires practical-ly no attention! Cats love it, but mos-quitoes don’t. In fact, a 2010 report by entomologists at Iowa State University revealed catnip is ten times more effective than the highly controversial chemical DEET in repelling mosqui-toes! Fast growing catnip thrives plant-ed in the ground or in container pots, which makes it an ideal candidate to battle the buzzing insects. Try growing catnip in long deck rail pots to literally surround the outdoor sitting area with natural mosquito repellent.

Here’s how to take catnip to the next level of deterrent: a catnip bug spray!

To do: Harvest strong stalks of cat-nip with leaves. Pull off the leaves and process them in a food processor until they resemble pulp. Place catnip leaves in a saucepan. Pour two cups of boiling water over the catnip and allow it to steep for about 15 minutes. Strain the leaves out. Pour into a spray bottle and allow to cool in the refrigerator. Spray clothing to repel mosquitoes and other pesky insects.

Lemon Balm - Citrus Bomb: Another very easy to grow herb, lemon balm has a refreshing citrus fragrance, but its claim to fame is its natural insect repel-lent properties. Lemon balm grows quickly and is at home in the garden or in pots. Pluck leaves and scatter in areas where insects are bothersome. Or, simply crush a few leaves and rub on arms and legs to keep mosquitoes away. An effective lemon balm bug deterrent spray can be easily made by picking lemon balm leaves (add catnip also if you like) and stuffing them in a Mason jar. Pour witch hazel (available at drug stores) over the leaves to cover. Screw on the lid and allow to steep in a cold, dark place for one to two weeks. Strain out leaves. This infusion concentrate can be used to whip up several bottles of bug repellent. Simply fill a small spray bottle or mister half way with the infu-

sion and add water to fill. Use as you would any commercial insect spray.

Lovely Lavender: Lovely lavender has many virtues, not the least of which is the ability to deter mosquitoes and other insects. Clumps of lofty lavender grown near outdoor sitting areas offers a delightful seasonal fragrance, and it’s these same natural oils in lavender that aid in keep the insect population away. Lavender is also hailed for its ability to repel fleas and ticks, which is yet anoth-er reason to grow it near where pets gather. Lavender grows tall and thick in patio pots, making it an excellent choice for container growing.

Citronella Scents: Most people are aware that citronella is a main ingre-dient in natural mosquito repellents, including candles and oils. But the best way to reap the bug busting benefits of citronella is to grow it in the garden, as it is strongest in its natural state. A quick growing grass, citronella can grow several feet, making it a great privacy plant. Planting citronella grass in large pots on a deck or patio provides a dual purpose: as a natural (and eye appealing) privacy screen and an effec-tive bug deterrent.

While it’s debatable whether the growing leaves release enough of their deterrent oils to do a satisfactory job of keeping bugs away, it is a proven fact that crushing the grass is an excellent way to release the oils, which means you can simply crush the leaves and apply directly to skin.

Tansy - The Good Weed: Tansy, which is a weed, traces its history as an effec-tive mosquito repellent to the Middle Ages to modern times. Modern research confirms oil from the plants is success-ful in deterring the insects. In fact, tansy was such an advantageous herb for its antibacterial properties that in the 1600s it was deemed a “necessary” herb for gardens of that era. Tansy, which is related to the sunflower, grows wild many regions of the Northeast. The weed’s strong aroma enhances its insect repellent properties. And, the weed is often planted as a compan-ion plant in organic gardening to repel insects from crops.

Nicknamed “Golden Buttons,” the weed is both adored and abhorred. Loved for its daisy like flowers and medicinal and repellent properties, and disliked due to its habit of invading the garden with tansy “weeds.”

Pennyroyal Makes Fleas Flee: Pennyroyal, a member of the mint fam-ily, is another plant that has been used to keep insects away for centuries. The plant is especially successful at repel-

Extended archery deer season in Massachusetts Zones 10-14 should be approved by the end of July if all goes well. The early season will give archers the opportunity to harvest a deer before the regular deer season which starts on Oct. 15 this year. Applications for an antlerless deer per-mit must be submitted by July 16 in Massachusetts and the rewards program will begin Aug. 1. The rewards system that was started a few years ago

makes it a lot easier for deer hunters to receive one. All a hunter needs to do to see if he or she will win a deer permit, is to go to the MassFishHunt website and follow the simple instructions. It is that easy!!!

In other news per-taining to archery hunting, Tennessee is considering legalizing airbow hunting for big game. The bow is pow-ered by compressed air. In talking with some of the crossbow deer hunt-ers in Massachusetts, most doubt that it would ever pass in our state. It would be nice to see them become lawful for the disabled, but I am happy with my crossbow. It is extremely accurate as long as you can avoid branches and trees!!!

Freshwater bass anglers are landing some nice fish locally, and in border states like Rhode Island and Connecticut. This week’s first photo shows Bob Martin of Uxbridge with a five pound+ largemouth bass from a RI body of water. Nice fish.

Snug Harbor reported great fishing as of this past Saturday with many 40 to 50 pound stripers being caught at Block Island. Reports of a 60 pound striper still need-ed to be verified. A 232 pound thresher was caught this past week, and numerous hook-ups were reported on mako sharks. Fluke and seabass fishing is still strong at the windmills, and along the beaches of Matunick. Numerous 10 pound fluke are still

being caught.Red Top Bait Tackle

Shop reported great fish-ing for stripers this past week in the canal, with a few stripers weighing in at 50 pounds, along with a lot of 20 pound fish for anglers that are really fishing.

Cottontail rabbits seem to be making a great comeback in the Valley. They seem to have adapt-ed to the change in their cover, which includes residents’ back yards and gardens. This past week my wife’s beagle Molly spotted a rabbit in our back yard and went total-ly crazy barking and bay-ing at the rabbit that was just out of her territory. We have a double fenced in yard that keeps her out of the lower back yard. I wanted to let her go and chase the rabbit, but Rt.

16 could be hazardous for her if the rabbit decided to cross the road. It was still nice to hear her bay-ing at the rabbit, and I hope to have her chasing them in a huntable spot this fall. She could also be good on pheasant this year. This week’s second picture shows Molly rest-ing after her encounter with the rabbit.

On July 29 the Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club will sponsor a 3-D archery shoot, which is open to the public. A full break-fast will be available to all shooters and guests. Noel Rabidor is archery chairman, and has the course all ready for the event, that is one of the best courses in the area.

Full size targets of bear, deer, turkey and numer-ous other game is set out throughout the course, testing the accuracy of shooters. Be sure to mark the event on your calen-dar and bring along a friend.

August 26 is the date for the Singletary Rod & Gun field day. The event draws many sports-men and women from throughout the state to enjoy some great food and outdoor activities. A live band will provide some great music. Do not miss this annual event.

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Molly, resting even though she couldn’t actually chase the rabbit.Courtesy photos

A large mouth caught in Rhode Island by Uxbridge resident Bob Martin. No, he’ll never divulge his exact location, that would give it away!

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BY DEAN P. ST. LAURENTSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

LEICESTER — Chris Kustigian’s three-run double in the bottom of the fifth inning helped Cherry Valley Post 443’s American Legion baseball team secure a close 5-4 come-from-behind win against Main South Post 341 on Thursday, July 5 at Rochdale Field.

“He’s a freshman, he a lit-tle fire pot,” praised Cherry Valley manager Jim Stephens

of Kustigian. “He is a very good ball player.”

A leadoff double by Jason Panient in the fifth inning is what got Cherry Valley rolling, as they trailed 3-2 and were in need of some offense. After two walks in three at-bats, Post 443 was able to load the bases with one out — a prime scor-ing opportunity that youngster Kustigian took advantage of.

Kustigian was patient at the plate, drawing a long at-bat

until he finally muscled a fast-ball into the right-center gap for the aforementioned bas-es-clearing double. This gave Cherry Valley a 5-3 lead late.

Post 443’s other run support came from Tyrus Garvin, who was on the mound for Cherry Valley and hitting in the No. 8 spot. Garvin hit an RBI single in the home half of the second inning and also recorded an RBI when Michael Bordeaux scored from third in the fourth inning when reaching base via an error.

“We couldn’t hit early in the game and then we man-ufactured a run,” explained Stephens. “The bottom of the order did a good job, then the top came up and Jason [Panient] hit that double and we were able to clear the bases on that one play.”

Garvin pitched five solid innings for Cherry Valley, allowing three runs — all com-

ing in the fourth inning that was sparked by an error that gave Main South momentum. Garvin tallied seven strikeouts in his night of work.

Panient came in relief and pitched two innings, allowing one run on just one hit. He struggled early in his outing, walking two batters and hitting another to load the bases in the sixth, but Stephens relied on his pitcher to get out of trouble.

“He is a gutsy kid,” Stephens expressed about Panient. “We didn’t have anybody else hot at the time. He has a fresh arm; he has come in relief a couple times for us. He came in and closed the last couple games for us and it has been good. He is a gamer he is one of the older kids. I have faith in him.”

Panient did just that after allowing an RBI single with the bases loaded to make it a 5-4 game, as he retired five of the last six batters he faced.

It wasn’t just the solid pitch-ing that got the job done for Cherry Valley. Defensively, Evan Fritze leapt high in the air to snap a potential extra-base hit and Joel Erickson showed his range at second base to chase down a hard-hit grounder, backhand it and send an accurate throw to first for an out.

“They played well, even that last play with a runner on first, if that ball gets down you never know what happens,” explained Stephens. “The defense played good, there was a huge play to second earlier in the game, I thought it was base hit to right field, but Erickson made a great play on that one. That could’ve changed the game.”

Cherry Valley is now an impressive 9-7 as the regular season winds down, while Main South slipped to 4-11.

SPORTSRallying Cherry Valley Post 443 takes

American Legion game from Main South

Mathew S. Plamondon photos

Cherry Valley’s Joel Erickson snags the ball in his glove following a favor-able hop.

Evan Fritze of Cherry Valley sprints down the first base line on his way to collecting a hit.

Cherry Valley’s Tyrus Garvin makes it safely back to first base before the tag on a pick-off attempt.

Cherry Valley’s Michael Bordeaux heaves a throw down to second base after a wild pitch.

Cherry Valley’s Tyrus Garvin rushes to try and make an out at home during a Main South run.


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The 22nd annual Saint-Jean-Baptiste Educational Foundation golf tournament is set for Monday, July 23 at Sutton’s Pleasant Valley Country Club. The cost is $150 per person — twosomes and singles are welcome — and there will be a hole-in-one contest as well as a putting contest, door prizes and a special golfers raffle. There will be 18 holes of golf on a PGA and LPGA course with valet parking, bag handling services, unlimited use of the driving range, and chipping and putting areas prior to the 10 a.m. shotgun start, Florida-style scramble. Early registration begins at 8 a.m. with carts with bag rain covers, a gift bag, coffee, con-tinental breakfast and snacks. An executive buffet dinner follows the tournament. For additional informa-tion and registration please call Ken (Golf Committee) at (508) 277-5314 or Ted (Foundation Trustee) at (508) 764-7909.

Quail Hollow Golf Results and Notes

Still Hart’s LeagueFirst place: Chris Lusignan and

Gary Lusignan, +10Second place: Pete Riechart and

Mike Toomey, +8Third place: Mark Kokanski and

Sherry Peterson, +4Most over quota: Keith Sanborn

and Gary Lusignan, +7

Yoo-Hoo OutingFirst place: Bob Griffin, Chip

Wetherell, Scott Bombard and Bob Ford, 30

Second place: Rob Hochstra, Matt Soton, Dave Ordung and Don Ogart, 31

Third place: Mark Kokanski, Kevin Kokanski, Rich McMaster and Matt Baronowski, 31

Friday Couples and Nine and Dine Live Entertainment Schedule

July 13 — Rick Porter, 6 p.m.July 14 — Tequila Mockingbird,

7 p.m.July 20 — Hunter Baluk, 6 p.m.July 20 — Coyotes, 7 p.m.July 27 — Lori Brooks, 6 p.m.July 28 — TBA, 7 p.m.

Member Club Championship approaches

July 28 and 29 with 8 a.m. start-ing tee times to determine the club champion. Please sign up in the club-house.

Quail Hollow to conduct Junior Golf Instruction

PGA Certified Teaching Professional Larry Hanch will be conducting Junior Golf lessons. The program is two days, Sunday’s from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday’s from 9 to 11 a.m. Each day we will start with instruction and then play on the course. Class size will consist of a maximum of six players. The fee is $40 per young player, and clubs are provided if needed. The dates are July 15-16 and July 22-23. Please call (772) 633-8649 to schedule or ask questions.

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BY KEN POWERSSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

STURBRIDGE — Properly executed, the fundamentals of the game of baseball can lead to a team not only win-ning games, but also having a winning season. Not prop-erly executed, however, the fundamentals of the game can lead to missed opportu-nities and can turn potential wins into devastating losses.

The Sturbridge Post 109 American Legion baseball team was painfully remind-ed about what happens when a team does not play a funda-mentally sound game when it faced Grafton Hill Post 323 on Saturday, July 7 at Tantasqua Regional.

Post 109 made two errors and starting pitcher Spencer Cipro walked a pair of Hillers in the top of the first inning and all four base-runners ended up scoring to allow Post 323 to jump out to a four-run lead en route to a 12-2 victory in a game that was shortened to five inning because of the 10-run Legion

mercy rule.Grafton Hill improved to

15-5 with the win, while Post 109 dropped to 6-14 with the loss.

“Fundamentals killed us again. The first inning was the killer; they scored four runs on one hit,” Sturbridge manager Jim Rosseel said. “It would have been a whole different game if they didn’t score the four runs in the first inning. And what made it worse was we didn’t answer their four runs with any of our own.

“It would have been a dif-ferent game if we scored a run or two to answer them, but we didn’t come back with an answer and that hurt us,” Rosseel continued. “If you answer back with a run or two, you’re telling the other team you’re still in it; that you’re not just going to pack up and go home.”

Sturbridge cut the Grafton Hill lead down to 4-2 with a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning, but it was almost too little, too late.

“We did score two in the

second, but it should have been three,” Rosseel said, “and we needed to score those two in the first.”

Post 109’s Curtis Koebke led off the bottom of the sec-ond with a single to left field, the ball taking an unexpected high hop over Post 323 third baseman Matt Holbrook and skipping into left. Avery Wetherbee followed Koebke with a hard shot to first and while Grafton Hill first baseman Nick Morley made the play, Post 323 pitcher Dylan Lague, who was cov-ering first on the play, could not handle the throw from Morley. Wetherbee reached on the Lague error and Koebke hustled all the way to third on the play.

Koebke and Wetherbee both scored when Post 109’s next batter, Deven Kingman, doubled to right field. Kingman attempted to go to third on the hit, but was cut down for the first out of the inning on an accurate relay throw from Grafton Hill shortstop Mike Breen to Holbrook, who slapped the tag on Kingman for the out.

Post 323 answered Sturbridge’s pair of sec-ond-inning runs with three in the top of the third on a

pair of singles and a triple, pushing its lead to 7-2.

Grafton Hill sewed up the victory with a five-run top of the fifth inning, the runs scoring on two doubles, three singles, two walks and a sacrifice fly.

Rosseel was disappoint-ed by the loss, but he feels, because his team is young, that they will continue to improve, not only this sea-son, but next season as well.

“We’re right there; we’re very close to being a real-ly good team,” Rosseel said. “I’m frustrated with the way we are losing games, but I’m optimistic because the majority of our kids are com-ing back next year and when they do they’ll have a season of American Legion baseball under their belts. The strug-gles they’re going through this year are only going to help them — and us — going forward.

“I projected that next year is really going to be our year and I’m sticking with my projection, but it leaves a bad taste in your stomach when you give away all the games we’ve given away this year. We’re 6-14, but we could eas-ily be 11-9,” Rosseel conclud-ed.

Slow start hurts Sturbridge Post 109 in American Legion loss to Grafton Hill

Mathew S. Plamondon photos

Sturbridge’s Jared Langevin slides into second base.

Sturbridge’s Jared Langevin keeps a ball from getting away from him at second on a throw from home.

Curtis Koebke of Sturbridge makes a play to first base for an out.

Sturbridge’s Spencer Cipro rears back to fire a pitch to the plate.

Sturbridge’s Patrick Wilbur watches as he sends a base hit to the outfield.

Jonathan Reardon of Sturbridge blocks a pitch from getting to the backstop.


in attendance to present cer-tificates to those who donated their time and money to make the project happen.

Selectmen also raised a flag to officially signal the park’s reopening.

“We have a natural resource here that needs to be available to families. Everyone who had a hand in bringing this park back should be commended,” Selectman Warren Monette told the New Leader.

Local businesses and orga-nizations provided significant money for a variety of projects, including a boathouse refur-bishment, new sand for the beach, and the installation of a security system. Among the major donors were Barnstorm Cycles and Jeeps, the Spencer

Fire Association, the Spencer Exchange Club, and Spencer Abbey.

State Representative Donald Berthiaume also got involved, helping to sand and repaint the flagpole.

“If not for all of these people, this park would not be open,” said Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Robert Churchey.

Town officials thank all con-tributors for their leadership, especially former selectman John Stevens, who helped recruit several residents and business owners to join the mission to restore the park. After a handful of successful cleanup days, the park will once again be the site of unfor-gettable summer memories for families.

Many local families have already taken advantage of

swimming lessons offered at the park, and the town is excit-ed about a strong staff of life-guards and others in place to ensure safety. Moreover, a few residents have already volun-teered to help keep the park clean through the summer.

“An excellent group of vol-unteers helped beautify this whole place. It looks outstand-ing,” said Board of Selectmen Chairman Tony Pepe.

The grand reopening cele-bration also included musical entertainment, snacks, and information distributed about a proposed dog park at Luther Hill. Now that the park has been reopened, officials want to introduce new attractions that will continue to draw res-idents.

The dog park project will be voted on at the fall town meet-ing.

LUTHER HILL PARKcontinued from page 1

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Town officials raise the flag during the park’s reopening ceremony.

A day of celebration at the park included a performance from Take Two.

Families enjoy a day at the beach.

Katie Burtt, of Spencer, with her 4-year-old son Grayson.

Residents celebrate the reopening of their beloved park.

The Moir family, of Spencer, gets ready to cool off in the lake.

Youngsters Grace, left, and Madison, both of Spencer, can’t wait to get back in the water.


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Editor’s Note: The information con-tained in this police log was obtained through public documents kept by the police department, and is considered to be the account of the police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Police agencies can no longer print the names of people who are arrested or charged with domestic assault relat-ed charges. The new law is designed to protect victims, so they are not re-victimized through indirect identi-fication.

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Street), transported; 8:55 a.m.: open door/window (Stafford Street), ser-vices rendered; 9:09 a.m.: investigation (Huntoon Memorial Highway), ser-vices rendered; 9:19 a.m.: ambulance (Paxton Street), transported; 9:28 a.m.: illegal dumping (Washburn Street), services rendered; 9:32 a.m.: ambulance (Autumn Lane), assisted; 10:34 a.m.: assist other PD (Park Lane), no ser-vice necessary; 10:37 a.m.: disabled mv (Soojians Drive), assisted; 12:48 p.m.: drug violation (Bottomly Avenue), spo-ken to; 12:51 p.m.: disabled mv (Main Street), assisted; 12:59 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), transported; 1:05 p.m.: welfare check (Stafford Street), report taken; 2:16 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), report taken; 4:14 p.m.: welfare check (Reservoir Street), services ren-dered; 4:38 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warning; 4:58 p.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), written warning; 5:08 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), writ-ten warning; 5:26 p.m.: parking com-plaint (Winslow Avenue), investiga-tion; 5:30 p.m.: entire incident redacted from police log; 6:11 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warning; 6:12 p.m.: fire/odor of smoke (Main Street), unfounded; 6:35 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), written warning; 6:58 p.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), citation issued; 7:21 p.m.: fire/odor of smoke (Main Street), investigated; 7:54 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warn-ing; 8:11 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warning; 8:31 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), citation issued; 8:45 p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), written warning; 9:06 p.m.: disturbance (King Street), spoken to.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2212:33 a.m.: suspicious mv (Town

Beach Road), report taken; 7:21 a.m.: mutual aid (Church Street, Spencer), transported to hospital; 7:28 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 8:25 a.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), writ-ten warning; 8:36 a.m.: assist other agency (Main Street), services ren-dered; 8:43 a.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street), written warning; 9:07 a.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), verbal warning; 9:12 a.m.: investigation (Town Beach Road), spoken to; 9:29 a.m.: mv stop (Mannville Street), written warning; 9:32 a.m.: assist citizen (Siani Road), spoken to; 9:56 a.m.: mv stop (Harberton Drive), written warning; 11:06 a.m.: disabled mv (King Street), assisted; 11:44 a.m.: mv stop (Harberton Drive), unlicensed operation, op within 100 ft. of school bus, juvenile summons/complaint application issued; 1:45 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 2:03 p.m.: mv stop (Huntoon Memorial Highway), citation issued; 3:27 p.m.: investigation (South Main Street), services rendered; 3:36 p.m.: mv stop (Auburn Street), name and address redacted from police log, unin-sured mv, op w/revoked registration, unregistered mv, complaint applica-tion issued; 4:20 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), name and address redacted from police log, marked lanes violation, unlicensed op, unregistered mv, com-plaint application issued; 5:16 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation issued; 6:28 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warning; 8:43 p.m.: fire/brush/grass (Peter Salem Road), services rendered; 10:08 p.m.: erratic operation (Stafford Street), services rendered; 10:10 p.m.: disturbance (Stafford Street), spoken to.

SATURDAY, JUNE 239:22 a.m.: investigation (Lake

Avenue), report taken; 9:37 a.m.: mutu-al aid (Howe Village Road, Spencer), transported to hospital; 10:03 a.m.: ambulance (Main Street), transported to hospital; 11:03 a.m.: investigation (South Main Street), services ren-dered; 11:19 a.m.: animal complaint (Main Street), report taken; 11:21 a.m.: investigation (Main Street), name and address redacted from police log, uninsured mv, op w/revoked registra-tion, unregistered mv, services ren-dered; 1:34 p.m.: ambulance (Pleasant Street), transported; 1:43 p.m.: ambu-lance (Huntoon Memorial Highway), transported; 3:09 p.m.: entire incident redacted from police log; 5:35 p.m.: fire/CO detector (Mulberry Street), services rendered; 5:45 p.m.: accident (Paxton Street), report taken; 6:18 p.m.: residential alarm (Salminen Drive), services rendered; 6:22 p.m.: assist cit-izen (Soojians Drive); 6:45 p.m.: assist citizen (Main Street); 7:39 p.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), verbal warning; 8:24 p.m.: ambulance (Pleasant Street), transported; 10:18 p.m.: assist other PD (Laurel Street, Paxton), services

rendered.SUNDAY, JUNE 2412:20 a.m.: ambulance (Tobin Road),

transported; 1:07 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), mv towed; 4:30 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), services rendered; 7:32 p.m.: animal complaint (Main Street), services rendered; 9:41 a.m.: ambulance (Howard Terrace), trans-ported; 10:29 a.m.: erratic operation (Marshall Street), services rendered; 12:53 p.m.: shoplifting (Main Street), report taken; 1:05 p.m.: welfare check (Mt. Pleasant Avenue), services ren-dered; 3:12 p.m.: mutual aid (Queen Street, Worcester), transported to hospital; 3:35 p.m.: ambulance (Waite Street), transported; 4:18 p.m.: gunshots heart (Soojians Drive), services ren-dered; 8:20 p.m.: ambulance (Auburn Street), transported; 8:28 p.m.: investi-gation (South Main Street), name and address redacted from police log, shop-lifting more than $100 by asportation, report taken; 8:41 p.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), name and address redacted from police log, shoplifting by asportation; name and address redact-ed from police log, shoplifting, report taken; 11:44 p.m.: noise complaint (Main Street), services rendered.

MONDAY, JUNE 2510:28 a.m.: mutual aid (Water Street),

services rendered; 10:37 a.m.: ambu-lance (Water Street), transported; 11:42 a.m.: animal complaint (Pleasant Street), services rendered; 1:02 p.m.: lost/found (South Main Street), ser-vices rendered; 2:55 p.m.: investigation (Waite Street), services rendered; 4:43 p.m.: harassment (Franklin Street), services rendered; 5:11 p.m.: animal complaint (Moosehill Road), services rendered; 5:21 p.m.: hazardous condi-tion (Paxton Street),services rendered; 6:54 p.m.: erratic operation (Soojians Drive), unable to locate; 7:24 p.m.: offi-cer wanted (Soojians Drive), peace restored; 8:30 p.m.: mutual aid (Cherry Street, Spencer), transported; 9:09 p.m.: erratic operation (Main Street), services rendered; 9:26 p.m.: suspi-cious person (Main Street), spoken to; 9:56 p.m.: erratic operation (Pleasant Street), unable to locate; 10:32 p.m.: welfare check (Main Street), transport-ed to hospital; 11:26 p.m.: ambulance (Edward Street), transported.

TUESDAY, JUNE 261:06 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street),

verbal warning; 10:19 a.m.: inves-tigation (Main Street), services ren-dered; 11:08 a.m.: parking complaint (Warren Avenue), services rendered; 11:58 a.m.: lost/found (Soojians Drive), services rendered; 12:29 p.m.: assist citizen (Main Street); 1:02 p.m.: animal complaint (Auburn Street), services rendered; 1:47 p.m.: accident (Main Street), report taken; 1:48 p.m.: assist other PD (Crestwood Road), services rendered; 1:52 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), transported; 2:03 p.m.: entire incident redacted from police log; 2:44 p.m.: keep the peace (Stafford Street), services rendered; 3:07 p.m.: suspi-cious mv (Crestwood Road), services rendered; 3:53 p.m.: disturbance (Boyd Street), unable to locate; 4:07 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), transported; 5:22 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), services rendered; 7:21 p.m.: mutu-al aid (out of town), transported to hospital; 11:01 p.m.: erratic operation (Pleasant Street), unable to locate; 11:15 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), Wuaynel Mercedes Feliz, 19, 320 Weeden Street, #3, Pawtucket, RI, marked lanes vio-lation, op w/suspended license, op w/suspended registration, straight war-rant, arrest.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 275:41 a.m.: suspicious mv (Fairview

Drive), services rendered; 7:47 a.m.: assist citizen (Main Street), report taken; 8:01 a.m.: ambulance (Watch Street), transported; 8:13 a.m.: hold-up alarm (South Street), false alarm; 8:40 p.m.: disturbance (Deer Pond Road), unfounded; 8:50 a.m.: erratic operation (Main Street), unfounded; 12:19 p.m.: ambulance (South Main Street), trans-ported; 12:20 p.m.: animal complaint (Stafford Street), services rendered; 12:35 p.m.: ambulance (Monterey Drive), transported; 2:03 p.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), spoken to; 2:19 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spoken to; 2:28 a.m.: assist citizen (South Main Street); 2:51 p.m.: mutual aid (Main Street, Spencer), transported to hospital; 5:09 p.m.: unauthorized burn (Hankey Street), spoken to; 5:18 p.m.: unautho-rized burn (Sargent Street), spoken to; 5:51 p.m.: keep the peace (South Main Street), peace restored; 7:00 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street) spoken to; 7:38 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Mayflower Road), services rendered; 7:47 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street), transported; 8:13 p.m.: ambulance (Rawson Street), transported.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2812:18 a.m.: suspicious mv (Waite

Street), services rendered; 1:34 a.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), name and address redacted from police log, op w/suspended license, license not in possession, no inspection sticker, sum-mons served; 10:39 a.m.: ambulance (Main Street), transported; 10:58 a.m.: debris in road (Henshaw Street), no action required; 12:21 p.m.: ambulance (Craig Street), transported; 1:09 p.m.: assist citizen (South Main Street); 2:18 p.m.: suspicious mv (Waite Street), services rendered; 4:32 p.m.: ambu-lance (Henshaw Street), transported; 5:49 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), writ-ten warning; 6:36 p.m.: mv stop (Main

Street), verbal warning; 7:54 p.m.: investigation (Sargent Street), spoken to; 8:45 p.m.: entire incident redacted from police log, spoken to; 9:46 p.m.: assist citizen (Peter Salem Road), ser-vices rendered; 11:45 p.m.: ambulance (River Street), transported.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2912:23 a.m.: suspicious mv (Chapel

Street), gone on arrival; 1:33 a.m.: ambulance (Virginia Drive), transport-ed; 8:41 a.m.: suspicious mv (Stafford Street), services rendered; 9:18 a.m.: accident (River Street), report taken; 9:50 a.m.: mutual aid (Bowdoin Street, Worcester), transported to hospital; 10:09 a.m.: animal complaint (Deer Pond Road), services rendered; 10:57 a.m.: officer wanted (Hankey Street), spoken to; 11:07 a.m.: mutual aid (Jacques Avenue, Worcester), trans-ported to hospital; 11:08 a.m.: war-rant service (Auburn Street), unable to serve; 12:10 p.m.: erratic operation (Stafford Street), verbal warning; 12:58 p.m.: illegal dumping (Stafford Street), spoken to; 2:01 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 3:16 p.m.: ambulance (Town Beach Road), trans-ported; 3:54 p.m.: investigation (White Birch Street), services rendered; 4:00 p.m.: suspicious mv (Pine Street), services rendered; 4:24 p.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), spoken to; 4:56 p.m.: disabled mv (South Main Street), spo-ken to; 4:59 p.m.: animal complaint (Pleasant Street), services rendered; 5:16 p.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), spoken to; 5:23 p.m.: ambulance (Soojians Drive), services rendered; 6:48 p.m.: investigation (White Birth Street), spoken to; 7:19 p.m.: investi-gation (Hankey Street), services ren-dered; 7:44 p.m.: summons service (Stafford Street), served; 8:57 p.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), verbal warn-ing; 9:03 p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street), investigated; 9:22 p.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), written warning; 10:08 p.m.: disturbance (Pine Street), unable to locate; 11:18 p.m.: officer wanted (Tobin Road), report taken; 11:50 p.m.: fireworks complaint (Pleasant Street), unable to locate.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3012:22 a.m.: assist other PD (Auburn

Street), services rendered; 12:34 a.m.: noise complaint (Mayflower Circle), services rendered; 8:22 a.m.: summons service (Watson Street), served; 8:29 a.m.: entire incident redacted from police log; 8:36 a.m.: summons service (Henshaw Street), served; 8:44 a.m.: assist citizen (Henshaw Street); 10:17 a.m.: animal complaint (Marshall Street), assisted; 12:49 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 1:23 p.m.: assist citizen (South Main Street); 2:15 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), no action required; 4:11 p.m.: erratic oper-ation (Main Street), investigated; 4:20 p.m.: assist other PD (Stafford Street), services rendered; 5:25 p.m.: entire incident redacted from police log, ser-vices rendered; 8:39 p.m.: disturbance (Lake Sargent Drive), unfounded; 9:22 p.m.: animal complaint (Pleasant Street), services rendered; 9:58 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spoken to; 11:23 p.m.: officer wanted (Baldwin Street), unable to locate; 11:40 p.m.: mv stop (Charlton Street), verbal warning.

SUNDAY, JULY 112:51 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street),

verbal warning; 6:14 a.m.: disturbance (Marlboro Drive), report taken; 8:05 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warning; 9:12 a.m.: ambulance (Pine Ridge Drive), transported; 10:16 a.m.: illegal dumping (Marshall Street), ser-vices rendered; 10:59 p.m.: animal com-plaint (Towtaid Street), report taken; 11:02 a.m.: ambulance (Main Street, Spencer), transported; 11:39 a.m.: ani-mal complaint (Pleasant Street), ser-vices rendered; 12:08 p.m.: assist other PD (Main Street), services rendered; 1:08 p.m.: ambulance (Boyd Street), transported; 1:36 p.m.: welfare check (Soojians Drive), gone on arrival; 3:47 p.m.: animal complaint (Paxton Street), services rendered; 3:49 p.m.: welfare check (Main Street), unfound-ed; 4:52 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation issued; 5:13 p.m.: missing per-son (Lake Avenue), services rendered; 6:29 p.m.: fraud (Bond Street), report taken; 9:28 p.m.: animal complaint (Stafford Street), services rendered.

MONDAY, JULY 212:02 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street),

name and address redacted from police log, op w/suspended license, complaint application issued; 1:10 a.m.: suspicious person (Stafford Street), services rendered; 3:09 a.m.: ambulance call (Stafford Street), trans-ported; 5:54 a.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), services rendered; 7:50 a.m.: malicious mischief (Winslow Avenue), services rendered; 8:11 a.m.: ambulance (White Birch Street), trans-ported; 8:34 a.m.: assist citizen (South Main Street), services rendered; 9:03 a.m.: animal complaint (Whittemore Street), services rendered; 9:48 a.m.: suspicious mv (Whittemore Street), services rendered; 10:21 a.m.: animal complaint (Henshaw Street), no ser-vice necessary; 10:30 a.m.: investiga-tion (Winslow Avenue), services ren-dered; 10:35 a.m.: animal complaint (Henshaw Street), services rendered; 10:41 a.m.: ambulance (Huntoon Memorial Highway), transported; 2:34 p.m.: mv stop (Bond Street), Greggory R. Taylor, 42, 6 Farmington Street, Worcester, failure to keep right for oncoming mv, op w/suspended license, arrest; 5:17 p.m.: assist citizen (South

Main Street); 5:45 p.m.: fraud (South Main Street), report taken; 6:07 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warn-ing; 6:11 p.m.: welfare check (Keefe Court) services rendered; 7:34 p.m.: welfare check (Salminen Drive), ser-vices rendered; 7:43 p.m.: entire inci-dent redacted from police log, arrest; 8:19 p.m.: erratic operation (Main Street), services rendered; 8:36 p.m.: ambulance (Charles Street), trans-ported; 8:42 p.m.: erratic operation (Marshall Street), services rendered; 8:52 p.m.: entire incident redacted from police log; 10:04 p.m.: animal complaint (Pitcairne Avenue), services rendered.

TUESDAY, JULY 33:03 a.m.: ambulance (Main Street),

services rendered; 7:21 a.m.: arrest (Main Street), Kyle J. Snow, 29, 36 Siani Road, Rochdale, possession Class A drug, possession Class E drug, transported; 8:34 a.m.: illegal dumping (Mannville Street), services rendered; 8:44 a.m.: mutual aid (out of town), transported to hospital; 10:34 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), written warning; 10:46 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), name and address redacted from police log, speeding, failure to inspect mv, unlicensed operation, citation issued; 11:14 a.m.: shoplifting (Soojians Drive), assisted; 11:30 a.m.: mutual aid (out of town), transported to hospital; 11:32 a.m.: mv stop (Stafford Street), writ-ten warning; 12:13 p.m.: entire inci-dent redacted from police log; 12:57 p.m.: erratic operation (Main Street), services rendered; 1:04 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation issued; 1:39 p.m.: fire/spill/leak (South Main Street), services rendered; 1:47 p.m.: mutual aid (out of town), transported to hospi-tal; 3:39 p.m.: entire incident redacted from police log; 3:55 p.m.: mv stop (Man Street), citation issued; 4:12 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warn-ing; 4:22 p.m.: entire incident redact-ed from police log; 4:34 p.m.: ambu-lance (Huntoon Memorial Highway), transported; 4:36 p.m.: mv stop (Paxton Street), verbal warning; 4:51 p.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), written warn-ing; 5:40 p.m.: ambulance (Town Beach Road), transported; 6:02 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), written warning; 6:07 p.m.: mv stop (River Street), written warning; 6:21 p.m.: mv stop (River Street), written warning; 6:39 p.m.: mv stop (River Street), written warn-ing; 7:16 p.m.: erratic operation (South Main Street), verbal warning; 7:28 p.m. assist other PD, entire incident redact-ed from police log, arrest; 8:23 p.m.: ambulance (Pine Ridge Drive), trans-ported; 8:46 p.m.: animal complaint (Soojians Drive), services rendered; 9:24 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), name and address redacted from police log, uninsured mv, op w/suspended regis-tration, citation issued; 9:39 p.m.: tres-passing (Bottomly Avenue), services rendered; 10:15 p.m.: assist other PD (Main Street), services rendered.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 412:24 a.m.: suspicious mv (Stafford

Street), spoken to; 12:26 a.m.: suspi-cious mv (Stafford Street), spoken to; 1:54 a.m.: ambulance (Greenville Street), transported; 4:53 a.m.: ambu-lance (Stafford Street), transported; 5:21 a.m.: mv stop (Henshaw Street), report taken; 7:35 a.m.: animal com-plaint (Main Street), services ren-dered; 8:49 a.m.: assist other PD (South Main Street); 9:33 a.m.: welfare check (Mill Street), services rendered; 10:33 a.m.: mutual aid (West Main Street, Spencer), services rendered; 2:27 p.m.: assault & battery (Town Beach Road), report taken; 3:11 p.m.: assist other PD (Mayflower Circle), no service neces-sary; 4:01 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation issued; 4:12 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation issued; 4:39 p.m.: mv stop (Chapel Street), verbal warning; 4:49 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), writ-ten warning; 5:20 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 5:41 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), spoken to; 6:53 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), citation issued; 7:38 p.m.: mv stop (South Main Street), written warning; 7:49 p.m.: suspicious mv (Soojians Drive), spoken to; 7:59 p.m.: fire/CO detector (Mulberry Street), services rendered; 8:17 p.m.: mv stop (South Man Street), written warning; 8:21 p.m.: civil dispute (South Main Street), advised civil action; 8:30 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street), verbal warning; 8:47 p.m.: unauthorized burn-ing (Park Lane), services rendered; 9:14 p.m.: disturbance (Greenville Circle), spoken to; 11:03 p.m.: ambu-lance (Huntoon Memorial Highway), transported; 11:54 p.m.: ambulance (Pleasant Street), transported.

Spencer Police Department

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2012:14-12:21 a.m.: buildings checked,

secure; 12:27 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 12:38-2:05 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 6:34 a.m.: medical/general (Valley Street); 7:51 a.m.: med-ical/general (Mechanic Street); 9:52 a.m.: 209A service (West Main Street); 10:10 a.m.: mv lockout (Maple Street), assisted; 11:26 a.m.: officer wanted (Marble Road), VIN verification; 11:54 a.m.: mv stop (Charlton Road); 12:29 p.m.: 209A service (Brown Street); 12:37 p.m.: medical/general (Prospect

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to St. Pierre’s family to estab-lish a scholarship ensuring that his desire to help others lives on.

“It has been great to get so much support from all of the people here,” said Michael St. Pierre, Kevin’s brother. “A lot of people just don’t know about the law, and the more you spread awareness the safer it will be for everyone.”

Attendees of the Kars for Kevin event were thrilled to promote highway safety while raising money for the schol-arship. Several guests have owned their classic vehicles for years, while others just recent-ly bought them and have begun restoration projects.

Though it was a sweltering day at Callahan/Landers Field, attendance for the first ever event was strong. Trophies were handed out to the top ten cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and organizers are hoping the event becomes a longtime annual tradition for enthusi-asts.

For more information about the event and scholarship, check out the Kars for Kevin Car Show Facebook page.

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Unsurprisingly, the crisis at the Mexican border was one of the first items broached. Regardless of whether he is in the nation’s capital or back home in the Bay State, McGovern has been contacted by countless constitu-ents who were outraged by seeing fam-ilies torn apart by federal authorities and kids detained. Like many of his col-leagues in D.C., McGovern is demand-ing that all children be immediately reunited with their parents.

However, the reunification process is projected to be a long and challenging road for some families, and McGovern fears that children might be permanent-ly separated from loved ones.

“Tearing kids away from their fami-lies is just cruel. Many of these kids are now hundreds of miles away from their parents,” McGovern said. “How many of these parents will never be reunited with their children? This isn’t what I

think of when I think about the United States.”

McGovern explained that effective immigration reform can be achieved through strict yet humane policies. He supports tough laws at the border, but he recognizes that many refugees flee-ing central American countries were forced from their homes by conflicts and gang violence.

McGovern and other legislators are also concerned about the rift that has formed between fellow Americans over immigration policies. Local leaders on both sides of the aisle hope people will take the time to educate themselves on the complexities of the crisis at the border and understand that the major-ity of the refugees attempting to enter the U.S. are simply seeking safety and a fresh start.

McGovern has long supported improving border security policies and developing paths to citizenship for those who are already here illegally. He would also like to see a more efficient

system in place to process requests to legally visit or immigrate to the U.S.

“No one is saying we should have open borders. A lot of these people com-ing here have no choice – they are fleeing extreme violence,” McGovern added. “We need to be thinking about solutions, not about slogans.”

McGovern also discussed concerns over the future of Social Security. Several experts predict that full bene-fits will no longer be obtainable by the years 2030-33, as a rise in the number of retirees nationwide has meant fewer workers are paying into the system. With the life expectancy in the U.S. averaging nearly 79 years – combined with baby boomers reaching retirement age – far more people are receiving ben-efits for a significantly longer period than in years past.

McGovern talked about Social Security policies and formulas, and whether they should be altered moving forward.

“We need to make sure Social Security

can still meet the needs of senior cit-izens and reflect the cost of living,” McGovern told guests in attendance.

Several other subjects were discussed during the event, including retirement issues and healthcare. Many seniors nationwide struggle financially after retirement and do not have enough money saved to last into their eighties and nineties.

For the Senior Center staff, it’s important to host legislators and pro-vide seniors with an opportunity to ask questions.

“Having a representative from the federal level is an enlightening expe-rience for all who attend,” said Senior Center Director Pamela Woodbury. “Congressman McGovern answers questions forthright and honestly for his constituents. He states the facts to any and all inquiries. In this age of run-away social media, it’s important to get the correct information out to the pub-lic. Not all citizens realize how govern-ment works, especially in Washington.”

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Street); 1:22 p.m.: criminal intelligence (Main Street), poss. crime at bus stop; 2:39 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), accidental; 2:48 p.m.: disturbance (Pleasant Street), unwanted party; 3:08 p.m.: medical/general (Bay Path Road); 3:38 p.m.: mv complaint (Bixby Road), spoken to; 3:43 p.m.: accident (Maple Street), report taken; 4:21 p.m.: distur-bance (Lake Street), unwanted party; 5:14 p.m.: mv complaint (Charlton Road), erratic operation; 5:18 p.m.: offi-cer wanted (Thompson Pond Road), wel-fare check; 6:05 p.m.: animal complaint (Main Street), bear family in area; 6:10 p.m.: officer wanted (Mechanic Street), dispute over tablet; 7:48 p.m.: animal complaint (Hasting Road), barking dog; 8:23 p.m.: mv stop (West Main Street); 9:18 p.m.: mv lockout (West Main Street), assisted; 9:48 p.m.: larceny (Main Street), report taken; 9:55 p.m.: accident (Howe Road), report taken; 11:05 p.m.: mv repossession (Old East Charlton Road), assisted.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2112:52-12:57 a.m.: buildings checked,

secure; 1:04 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), services rendered; 1:06-1:10 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 1:15 a.m.: mv stop (Mercury Drive); 1:28-2:06 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 6:06 a.m.: mv stop (Mercury Drive); 6:47 a.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), report accident; 6:48 a.m.: parking complaint (Maple Street), spoken to; 7:40 a.m.: medical/general (Main Street); 8:02 a.m.: LTC issued (West Maple Street), assisted; 10:32 a.m.: animal complaint (Dale Street), loose dog; 10:33 a.m.: medical/gener-al (Valley Street); 12:34 p.m.: gas odor (West Main Street), services rendered; 1:22 p.m.: medical (Maple Street), sud-den death; 1:45 p.m.: mv lockout (South Spencer Road), assisted; 1:46 p.m.: acci-dent (Main Street), report taken; 2:01 p.m.: residential fire (Main Street), services rendered; 2:34 p.m.: medical/general (Greenville Street); 3:25 p.m.: juvenile matter (Thompson Pond Road), services rendered; 3:25 p.m.: officer wanted (Holmes Street), spoken to; 3:39 p.m.: LTC issued (West Main Street), assisted; 3:44 p.m.: disabled mv (Main Street), assisted; 3:45 p.m.: officer want-ed (Spinnaker Drive), spoken to; 4:13 p.m.: mv complaint (Man Street), errat-ic operation; 4:21 p.m.: juvenile matter (Thompson Pond Road), services ren-dered; 5:00 p.m.: mv stop (Maple Street); 5:48 p.m.: 911 call (Crestview Drive), accidental; 5:52 p.m.: property check (Cottage Street), requested; 5:53 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), apparent pocket dial; 6:18 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), spoken to; 6:29 p.m.: offi-cer wanted (West Main Street), spoken to; 7:23 p.m.: medical (Chestnut Street), sudden death; 8:02 p.m.: animal com-

plaint (Charlton Road), loose dog; 8:40 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), acci-dental; 9:35 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (West Main Street), hang up; 9:55 p.m.: disturbance (North Brookfield Road), services rendered; 11:30 p.m.: suspicious mv (Paxton Road), spoken to; 11:36-11:58 p.m.: buildings checked, secure.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2212:14 a.m.: suspicious mv (Wilson

Street), services rendered; 12:53 a.m.: commercial alarm (Man Street), ser-vices rendered; 2:47 a.m.: mv stop (West Main Street); 2:54-3:30 a.m.: buildings checked; 6:50 a.m.: missing person/juve-nile (Mechanic Street), report taken; 7:03 a.m.: medical/general (Bixby Road); 7:11 a.m.: medical/general (Church Street); 7:20 a.m.: officer wanted (Temple Street), services rendered; 7:37 a.m.: fire alarm (McDonald Road), services ren-dered; 9:06 a.m.: lost/found (Smithville Road), bicycle; 9:25 a.m.: officer wanted (Debbie Drive), spoken to; 9:46 a.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), accidental; 10:01 a.m.: vandalism (Northwest Road), tires slashed; 10:59 a.m.: mv lockout (West Main Street), assisted; 12:25 p.m.: animal complaint (West Main Street), poss. rabies exposure; 1:29 p.m.: animal complaint (Earley Street), missing cat; 1:35 p.m.: medical/general (Greenville Street); 3:15 p.m.: medical/general (Main Street); 4:53 p.m.: 911 call (Maple Street), misdial; 6:47 p.m.: suspicious activity (Lake Street), services rendered; 7:59 p.m.: building checked, secure; 8:01 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 8:22 p.m.: lost/found (West Main Street), bank card found; 8:22 p.m.: 911 call (Mechanic Street), misdial; 8:53-8:55 p.m.: build-ings checked, secure; 8:56 p.m.: mv stop (Pleasant Street); 9:05 p.m.: mv stop (Cherry Street); 9:09 p.m.: animal complaint (Chestnut Street), services rendered; 9:17 p.m.: building checked, secure; 9:18 p.m.: mv stop (Route 49); 9:27 p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), erratic operation; 10:44 p.m.: medical/general (Main Street); 10:51 p.m.: dis-abled mv (Main Street), assisted; 11:33 p.m.: building checked, secure; 11:52 p.m.: mv stop (Main Street).

SATURDAY, JUNE 2312:06 a.m.: building checked, secure;

12:13 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 12:30 a.m.: building checked, secure; 12:33 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), ser-vices rendered; 12:33-1:06 a.m.: build-ings checked, secure; 1:07 a.m.: dis-turbance (Paxton Road), services ren-dered; 1:23-1:39 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 1:41 a.m.: juvenile matter (Maple Street), assisted; 1:44-2:19 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 2:37 a.m.: disturbance (Main Street), noise complaint; 2:54-2:58 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 3:04 a.m.: disturbance (Maple Street), sibling dispute; 4:36 a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), Southbridge PD bolo; 7:57 a.m.: animal complaint (Meadow Road), loose dog; 8:12 a.m.: suspicious mv (Hastings Road), spoken to; 9:22 a.m.:

medical/general (Lincoln Street); 9:23 a.m.: medical/general (Howe Village); 9:46 a.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), ser-vices rendered; 9:58 a.m.: 911 call (Main Street), hang up; 10:45 a.m.: disabled mv (Main Street), assisted; 11:54 a.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut Street), assist-ed; 2:27 p.m.: officer wanted (Donnelly Road), services rendered; 3:55 p.m.: 911 call (Grant Street), hang up; 5:43 p.m.: medical/general (Martin Road); 6:22 p.m.: officer wanted (Mechanic Street), harassing calls; 6:24 p.m.: mv lockout (Smithville Road), assisted; 8:08 p.m.: DPW call (West Main Street), dead ani-mal; 9:29 p.m.: officer wanted (Holmes Street), gunshots heard; 9:40 p.m.: build-ing checked, secure; 11:30 p.m.: suspi-cious mv (Main Street), spoken to; 11:40-11:43 p.m.: buildings checked, seucre.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2412:03 a.m.: building checked, secure;

12:14 a.m.: disturbance (Highland Street), large party; 12:28-12:43 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 12:53 a.m.: suspicious activity (Linden Street), spoken to; 12:54 a.m.: medical/gener-al (Town House Court); 1:15-1:55 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 3:07 a.m.: commercial alarm (Mechanic Street), services rendered; 3:18-3:26 a.m.: build-ings checked, secure; 6:00 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 7:18 a.m.: suspicious activity (South Spencer Road), services rendered; 9:55 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 9:57 a.m.: medical/general (Main Street); 10:08 a.m.: suspicious mv (Lamoureaux Lane), services rendered; 10:36 a.m.: medical/general (Lincoln Street); 10:45 a.m.: mv stop (Main Street); 11:34 a.m.: accident (Meadow Road), report taken; 11:50 a.m.: juvenile matter (Water Street), abandoned call; 12:28 p.m.: mv complaint (Main Street), services rendered; 2:17 p.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), services rendered; 2:18 p.m.: suspicious mv (Howe Village), ser-vices rendered; 2:56 p.m.: animal com-plaint (Paxton Road), loose dog; 3:08 p.m.: mv stop (Meadow Road); 4:27 p.m.: officer wanted (Hastings Road), assist-ed; 4:44 p.m.: mv stop (Maple Street); 7:03 p.m.: DPW call (Chestnut Street), referred; 7:11 p.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut Street), missing juvenile; 7:21 p.m.: mv complaint (West Main Street), erratic operation; 7:35-7:51 p.m.: build-ings checked, secure; 7:57 p.m.: medical/general (Vernon Street); 8:32 p.m.: fraud (Wilson Street), spoken to; 8:35 a.m.: ani-mal complaint (Adams Street), goose hit by mv; 9:18 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), boxes in road; 11:06 p.m.: suspicious activity (Mechanic Street), unwanted party; 11:43-11:51 p.m.: build-ings checked, secure; 11:51 p.m.: suspi-cious activity (Main Street), spoken to.

MONDAY, JUNE 2512:29-2:49 a.m.: buildings checked,

secure; 2:56 a.m.: suspicious mv (Main Street), services rendered; 2:58-3:13 a.m.: buildings checked, secure; 6:05 a.m.: mv lockout (Main Street), assisted;

7:15 a.m.: DPW call (West Main Street), low-hanging wires; 7:24 a.m.: distur-bance (Mechanic Street), services ren-dered; 9:32 a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), c/o harassment; 9:54 a.m.: medical/general (Chestnut Street); 10:00 a.m.: animal complaint (Valley Street), fox; 10:14 a.m.: animal complaint (Greenville Street), dead skunk; 10:19 a.m.: medical/general (Howe Village); 11:02 a.m.: medical/general (Howe Village); 12:32 p.m.: animal complaint (Collier Circle), spoken to; 12:57 p.m.: larceny (High Street), bogus check; 1:14 p.m.: animal complaint (Paxton Road), fox in yard; 1:22 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), spoken to; 1:27 p.m.: residential alarm (R. Jones Road), ser-vices rendered; 1:30 p.m.: suspicious mv (Briarcliff Lane), spoken to; 1:35 p.m.: gas odor (Donnelly Road), services ren-dered; 1:56 p.m.: medical/general (Ash Street); 2:39 p.m.: LTC issued (West Main Street), assisted; 3:25 p.m.: LTC issued (West Main Street), assisted; 3:39 p.m.: officer wanted (Lakeshore Drive), spoken to; 4:11 p.m.: medical/general (Monticello Drive); 4:18 p.m.: animal complaint (South Spencer Road), snake on trail; 4:18 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), spoken to; 4:20 p.m.: dis-turbance (Langevin Street), domestic dispute; 5:08 a.m.: medical/general (Maple Street); 5:26 p.m.: commercial alarm (Water Street), services ren-dered; 6:45 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), spoken to; 7:40 p.m.: mv complaint (West Main Street), road rage; 8:06 p.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut Street), spoken to; 8:25 p.m.: medical/general (Cherry Street), labor.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2612:50-2:18 a.m.: buildings checked,

secure; 2:23 a.m.: suspicious mv (Valley Street), spoken to; 2:33-2:35 a.m.: build-ings checked, secure; 7:27 a.m.: med-ical/general (Northwest Road); 8:07 a.m.: lost/found (West Main Street), lost wallet; 9:23 a.m.: gas odor (Chestnut Street), services rendered; 9:46 a.m.: mv complaint (West Main Street), erratic operation; 9:52 a.m. suspicious 23activ-ity (Oakland Drive), vandalism; 10:33 a.m.: 209A service (Crestview Drive); 10:49 a.m.: accident (High Street), report taken; 11:58 a.m.: animal complaint (McDonald Street), assisted; 12:31 p.m.: medical/general (Main Street); 1:24 p.m.: 209A service (Collier Court); 1:54 p.m.: officer wanted (Maple Street), spo-ken to; 2:17 p.m.: suspicious activity (Paxton Road), theft from yard; 4:00 p.m.: animal complaint (Northwest Road), dogs surrendered to ACO; 5:22 p.m.: 911 call (West Main Street), misdi-al; 7:04 p.m.: medical/general (Norcross Road), lift assist; 7:10 p.m.: medical/gen-eral (West Main Street); 7:17 p.m.: med-ical/general (Main Street); 9:22 p.m.: disturbance (Lamoreaux Lane), noise complaint; 11:08-11:45 p.m.: buildings checked, secure.

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JOE’S DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT in Leicester is now open later for your casual dining enjoyment. New hours are Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 1-8 pm, Sat & Sun noon-7 pm. Stop by for some great Americana fare and take in a movie at LEICESTER DRIVE-IN, now in its 51st year, at dusk Friday and Saturday! For JOE’s full menu visit JoesDriveIn.net. Movie line-ups can be found at LeicesterDriveIn.net and on Facebook. Tell Maria that you saw her ad in the Spencer New Leader!

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OBITUARIES

SPENCER- Edwin F. Johnson, 81, of 4 South St., died Friday, June 29 at his home after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 49 years, Winifred J. (Early) Johnson, two sons; Wayne Johnson and his wife Michele of Dudley, Eric Johnson and his wife Valerie of Bothell, WA, four daughters; Patricia Cline and her husband Michael of Iowa, Lana Hudon and her hus-band Ronald of Oxford, Holly Collette and her husband Kenneth of Spencer, Becky Johnson of No. Providence, RI, a brother, Paul Johnson and his wife Eleanor of Spencer, a sister, Nancy Johnson of Spencer, 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Pamela Johnson of Millbury.

He was pre-deceased by a brother Richard Johnson.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of Charles & Florence (Veroneau)

Johnson.Mr. Johnson was a tow truck driv-

er for 15 years at Early’s Garage in Worcester, retiring in 2002. Recently he was a deliveryman for Appleblossoms Flower Shop in Spencer.

At onetime he was a stock car driver and raced at Westborough Speedway. The family would like to thank Overlook Hospice for their wonderful service and care.

A celebration of Edwin’s life will be held on Sunday July, 22 from 1:00-5:00 PM at the Spencer Fish & Game, 155 Mechanic Street, Spencer. Please wear casual attire. There are no call-ing hours. J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing funeral arrange-ments.

www.morinfuneralhomes.com

Edwin F. Johnson, 81

S P E N C E R - Benjamin Ray ‘Ben’ Catron, 31, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. He leaves behind his father, Gerald Catron

of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his moth-er, Polly Cook-Ortiz of Southbridge, brothers and sisters; Gregory Toupin, Julie Toupin, Jaime Toupin and Jarrod Catron, a nephew, Travis Catron, his long-time girlfriend, Savannah Koleski, paternal grandparents; Bruce and Janice Catron of TN. and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ben was predeceased by his brother, Brian Cook Catron who died December 9, 2017 and his maternal grandparents;

John and Gretchen Cook of Charlton.He was a 2004 graduate of Shepherd

Hill Regional High School and also a graduate with honors from Masalands Community College in New Mexico, where he earned an Associates degree.

Ben enjoyed music and attending music festivals, fishing, camping, dirt bikes and sky diving.

He was born in Worcester, August 29, 1986.

Calling Hours were Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 4-7pm at the ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Rd., in Charlton.

A Memorial Mass was Monday, July 9, 2018 at 10 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H-Putnam Rd., Ext. in Charlton.

To send an On line condolence, please visit: RJMillerfunerals.net

Benjamin Ray ‘Ben’ Catron, 31M A N C H A U G -

Edward J. Kurtyka Sr., 84, passed away Wed. July 4, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a period of declining health. He died with a strong faith in God, peaceful-ly surrounded by his

loving family, who never left his side. He is survived by his loving com-

panion, Barbara Bessette; 4 children: Edward J. Kurtyka Jr. of Oxford, Terry A. Pepin of Leicester, Debra L. Listewnik and her husband Kenneth of Oxford, and Ann M. Dodge and her hus-band Edward of Southbridge; 12 grand-children and 9 great grandchildren, who fondly knew him as “Puppy”; a sister Stella Plante of S. Grafton; sev-eral nieces and nephews, and many great friends, including his 3 Ed’s . He was predeceased by his former wife Beverly E. “Minnie” (Jones) Kurtyka, and 6 siblings, Frank, Stanley, and John Kurtyka Jr., and Josephine Fleszar, Helen Marshall, and Jennie White.

Born and raised in Manchaug, he was the son of John L. Sr. and Mary (Kostrezwa) Kurtyka and has lived in the area most of his life, and attended Sutton Schools. Ed had spent the win-ter seasons in Auburndale, FL., for the past 20 years, and was an active mem-

ber of St. Joseph’s church there serving as an usher, and call-ing Bingo for the past several years. He was a 4th degree member of the Dr. Lawrence O’ Rourke Knights of Columbus Council # 4726. Edward raised his family in Oxford and was also a longtime member of St. Roch’s Church. He proudly served in the U.S Army as Specialist 3rd class during the Korean War. He enjoyed golfing, boating, camping, and traveling. He was a great man and will be missed by all. His family would like to thank the Cardiac, ICU, and Progressive units at St. V’s for their compassionate care and support to Ed, as well as the Jewish Home in Worcester.

His funeral was held Mon. July 9 from Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St., Whitinsville with a Mass at 11am in St. Denis Church, 23 Manchaug St., Douglas. Burial followed in St. Denis Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home in Whitinsville* were held Sun. July 8 from 4-7pm. Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the: American Lung Assoc., 1661 Worcester Rd., Suite 301 Framingham, MA 01701.To leave a condolence mes-sage for his family please visit: http://www.JackmanFuneralHomes.com

Edward J. Kurtyka Sr, 84

HOLLAND- Janet Macdonald Kastberg, 60, beloved daugh-ter, mother, grand-mother, godmoth-er, sister, aunt, and friend, was taken from us on June 29, at her home in Holland, Mass.

Janet was deeply loyal to her fami-ly, friends, and community. She drew strength from her Christian faith, which was her pillar during troubled times.

Her son Erik Blake, daughter-in-law Jessica, and grandsons Henry and Miles were the light of Janet’s life. She treasured taking the boys to baseball games, as well as their annual shop-ping trip for new cleats. She was so looking forward to watching the chil-dren at the Baseball Tournament in Cooperstown, New York, this summer. We are sure she will be there in spirit.

Janet was thoughtful in everything she did. She never forgot birthdays, or the magic of holidays, and she always gave homemade or store-bought gifts to her nieces and nephews. She was a loving and attentive godmother to Grace Connors and enjoyed shopping trips with her.

Janet was famous for using her sewing and knitting skills to make elaborate Halloween costumes every year for the children in her extended family. She would begin designing the costumes as early as August, working diligently right up to the day.

She was also a famous cook and a fierce competitor in the family’s annu-al Christmas cookie competition. One year, she even made cookies embla-zoned with the family’s Scottish tartan design! Her deep-dish apple pies were legendary.

Janet had a zest for life. Her mother recalls that as a toddler, Janet would beg to be taken out in the stroller, or “the go-ridey,” as she called it.

Janet grew up in the Walker Pond neighborhood of Sturbridge, where her first friend was Cindy Cronin. She graduated from Tantasqua High School in 1976, and she was a lifelong resident of the Sturbridge and Holland area, with deep ties to the community.

She was employed as the office man-ager at Café of Life Family Chiropractic in Sturbridge, and her co-workers there Jen, Raj and their children became part of her extended family.

The family wishes to thank Janet’s friends, Gracellen Riel, Wendy Anderson, Michelle Schroth and Karen Martin, for all their love and support during difficult times.

Most especially, the family thanks Lucy Jakubowski, whose courage and strength is beyond measure.

Janet is survived by her son Erik Blake and wife Jessica and her grand-children Miles and Henry Blake; moth-er Karen (Macdonald) Greenwood and her husband Richard; father Frederick Macdonald and his wife Paula; brothers Chris Macdonald, and Rick Macdonald and his wife Jessica; sis-ters Susan Macdonald, Lisa Burzynski and her husband Michael, and Kerry Macdonald; along with nieces, neph-ews, and many close friends.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, July 13,2018 from 4-7pm in Pillsbury Funeral Home 3 West Brookfield Rd.Brookfield. Burial will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that dona-tions be made to: www.gofundme.com/justice-4-janet. For a complete obit-uary and online tribute please visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome.com

Janet Macdonald Kastberg, 60

SPENCER- Robert J. Wood, Jr, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at UMass Memorial Hospital Lake Ave. in Worcester.

Bob was born in Worcester the son of the late Robert

J Wood Sr and Lillian (Anderson) Wood. He was an Auto Appraiser and Autobody Shop Owner for many years. Bob loved Snowmobiles and his pas-

sion was snowmobile racing.He leaves 2 sons Sean Wood and

his wife Cheryl, Michael Wood and Deb; his daughter Katherine Wood; grandchildren Tara, Steve, Casey, Braedon, and Taylor; great grandchil-dren Margot and Emory.

Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, July 5,2018 from 5-8PM in Pillsbury Funeral Home 163 Main St. in Spencer. Burial will be private for the fami-ly. For an online tribute please visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome.com

Robert J. Wood, Jr, 74

B R I M F I E L D - Valmore R. Favreau, 91, of Warren Rd., passed away on Saturday, June 30th, in his home after a long illness.

His wife, Marie R. (O’Brien) Favreau, passed away in

2006. He leaves his two sons, Michael R. Favreau and his wife Donna of Westbrook, CT and Mitchell B.R. Favreau and his wife Abigail of Mystic, CT; his two daughters, Valerie R. Tetreault and her husband George of Brimfield and Dianne Johnson of Brimfield; his sister, Elizabeth Pronto of California; his three grandchildren, Melissa Hayward and her husband Jason of Brookfield, Aimee Graefe and her husband Timothy of Phoenix, AZ and Dana Favreau of Longmeadow; and his five great grandchildren, Mackenzie Hayward, Logan Hayward, Cora Hayward, Willow Graefe and Hartley Graefe. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Napoleon Favreau and Roland Favreau. Valmore was born in Southbridge the son of Napoleon and Florence (Daniels) Favreau. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II serv-ing in the Pacific Theatre. After serv-ing his country he went on to college to become a writer.

Valmore was a retail manager with WT Grant in Worcester for many years. He later worked for Goodwin’s Clothing Store in Southbridge for many years before retiring. In his younger years after college Valmore worked for

several years as bar-tender at the Publick House Restaurant in Sturbridge. Valmore enjoyed working around his home. He loved rocks and enjoyed building stone walls. He and his wife enjoyed win-tering in Osprey, FL where he enjoyed walking on the beach and sailing. Valmore was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and one of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchil-dren.

Valmore’s funeral services and buri-al will be private. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Central MA Hospice, 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, MA 01501.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is direct-ing arrangements.

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STURBRIDGE – 13 Main St! Work & Live Here! Completely Remodeled! “Turn Key” 1st Flr Beauty Salon w/CAir, Handicapped Bthrm,

Kit, Gas Heat! 2nd Flr - Applianced Kit, Liv Rm, 2 Bdrms, 1.5 Baths, New Oil Furnace! 13 Parking

Spaces! 2 Car Garage! Sep Utilities! Town Services! Rte 20, 84 & 90!

$289,900.00

SUTTON – 33 Old Mill Rd! West Sutton! Country Road! Fabulous Craftsmanship in this 4,592’, 9 Rm, 4 Bdrm, 3+ Bath Custom Home! Entertaining is the Essence of this Open, Airy Flr Plan! Spacious Country Kit Surround the Sunken Liv Rm! Frplcd Din Rm! French Drs to Deck and In-ground Pool! 2nd Flr Master Suite w/Vaulted

Ceiling, Spacious Windows for Natural Light, Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower, Private Water Closet! You’ll Enjoy the Fam Rm w/3 TV’s, Pool Table, LP Gas Frplc & Wet Bar! Oversized Garage for 6 Cars w/Ceiling Height for a Lift! Generator Hook-

up! 5.5 acres! Easy Access to 395, 146 & MA Pike! $892,600.00

WEBSTER – 32 Camile Rd! 9 Rm Cape w/Farmers Porch! Open Flr Plan!

Applianced Kit! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Frplc Cathedral Liv Rm! Den or Din Rm! Full Bath! 2nd Flr Master Suite w/Master Bath! 2 Add Bdrms! 3 Baths Total! C/Air! LL Fam Rm! Garages! Irrigation! Shed!

$349,900.00

SUTTON – 36 Boston Rd! Well Maintained 5 Rm Ranch! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Formal Din Rm w/Corner Hutch! Frplc Liv Rm w/Bay Window! 3 Bdrms! Full Bath! Hrdwd

Flrs! Vinyl Siding & Windows! Newer Roof! Garage Under! Walkout Basement w/

Laundry! Fenced Yard! Shed! Town Services! $217,500.00

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OXFORD – 19 Wheelock St! 6 Rm Cape! Well Maintained! Level Lot! Knotty Pine Sunroom

w/Slider to Stone Patio! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! 2 Spacious 1st Flr Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Full Bath! 2nd Flr 3rd Bdrm w/New Carpets! Full Basement w/Laundry! Attached

Garage w/Workshop! $229,900.00

SOUTHBRIDGE – 11 Forest Ave! 7 Rm Cape w/Character! Applianced

Eat-in Kit! Din Rm & Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Fam Rm/Bdrm w/Hrdwds!

Entry Foyer! 1/2 Bath w/Tile Flr! 2nd Flr w/3 Bdrms! Bath w/Dble Vanity,

Whirlpool Tub/Shower & Linen Closet! Walk-in Cedar Closet! Town Services!

$159,900.00

WEBSTER – 17 5TH Ave! 3 Fam! 4/4/4 Rms! 2/2/2 Bdrms! Each w/Spacious Kits, & Liv Rms!

Full Baths! 1st & 2nd Flr Units Remodeled, Rented in V/Good Cond! 3rd Flr Vacate, Needs Cosmetics! Washer/Dryer Hookups Each Unit! C/Breakers & Landlord Meter! Separate Gas

Heat & Water Heaters! Newer Roof! Nice Yard! Shed!

249,900.00

WEBSTER – 38 Batten St! 6 Rm Ranch is Ready for You! Recently Painted Eat-in

Kit w/New Flooring! Large Liv Rm w/Cedar Closet! Bonus Rm/Den w/Access to the

Deck! 3 Bedrooms! Full Bath! Expandable Lower Level! New Roof, Electrical Service

& Panel! Recent Exterior Paint! 1 Car Garage! $249,900.00

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THOMPSON – 1338 Riverside Drive! 8 Rm Colonial w/Grand Entry Foyer! .94

Acre! Farmers Porch! Applianced Granite Kit w/Isl! Din Area w/Pellet Stove & Slider

to Deck w/Jacuzzi! Din Rm & Frplcd Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Den/Office! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths!

Finished Lower Level! C/Air! Garage! $369,900.00

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ON DEPOSITWEBSTER – 21 Malden Dr! 7 Rm Split Entry

Cape! SS Appliance Granite Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Din Area w/Slider to Dble Tier Deck! Din Rm & Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Fam Rm! 1st Floor 1/2 Bath Laundry! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! Skylights! C/Air! Gas Heat! 2 Car Garage!

.52 Acre Lot! $309,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 12 Kenneth Ave! South Pond! 5 Rm Ranch! 80’ Waterfront!

Completely Remodeled 10 Yrs Ago! Kraftmaid Cabinet Kit w/Island & Silestone Counters! Bamboo Wood Flrs Throughout!

Open Flr Plan! Composite Deck! Lake Facing Master! 2 Bdrms! Full Bath! Fam

Rm! $439,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 10 Kenneth Ave! South Pond! Sandy Shoreline! 9 Rm Contemp

Ranch, 3 Bdrms! 3 Baths! Lake Views from Most Rooms! Hrdwd & Tile Flrs Throughout!

Brunarhan Custom Granite Kit w/Cherry Cabinets! 1st Flr Office! Master w/New Bath!

Frplcd Fam Rm! Deck w/Custom Bar! 2 Car Garage! $639,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 812 Beacon Park! WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! Lake

Facing! Recently Applianced Galley Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm w/48” Smart TV & Hrdwds! Master Bath w/Recent Skylight! 2.5 Tile Baths w/Recent Vanities & New Toilets!

2013 A/C & Heat! Garage! Great Lakeside Pool! Sandy Beach! $284,900.00

DUDLEY – 50 Airport Rd! Updated 5 Rm Ranch! 1/2 Acre Level Lot! Kit 2009! Frplcd

Liv Rm! 2 Comfortable Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Full Baths Total! Mud Rm Entryway!

Walk-out Frplcd Lower Level! Updated Roof & C/Air 2010, Breakers 2011, Windows

2015, Furnace 2016! Won’t Last! $269,900.00

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DUDLEY – 5 Corbin Rd! Beautiful 9 Rm Tri-Level! 4.5 Acres! 3-4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths!

Granite Kit w/Slider to Deck & In-ground Heated Pool! Din Rm w/Hrdwds, Crown

Molding & French Drs! Frplc Liv Rm! Master w/Bath, Walk-in Closet, Finished Walk-Out

Level! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! $469,900.00

SHREWSBURY – 747 Grafton St! 8 Rm Cape! .5 Acres off Route 20! Great Business Location! House Needs Total

Rehab! 1st Flr Consists of Eat-in Kitchen w/Built-in Hutch! Large Liv Rm! Master Bedroom w/Closet! Office! Full Bath! 2nd Flr Has 4 Bdrms w/Closets! Vinyl

Windows! $210,000.00

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WEBSTER – 47 Lakeside Ave! 2 Family! 6/6 Rms! 3/3 Bdrms! 1/1 Baths! Appliance

Kitchens! Recent Roof at 5 Yrs! Solar Panels at 2 Yrs! Separate Oil Furnaces!

Walk to Lakeside Beach! Launch Your Boat at the State Ramp! Convenient Location!

$249,000.00

WEBSTER – 7 Vine St! 5+ Rm L – Shaped Ranch! Looking for Larger, this May Be It! 10’6” X 19’ Eat-in Kit! 27’ Liv Rm! Entry Foyer! 3 Comfortable Bdrms w/Dble Closets! Huge Master! Hrdwds

Flrs! Tile Bath! 1.5 Baths! Walk-out Lower Level! Heat & Hot Water by Gas! Garage!

$219,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 405 Treasure Island! Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’!

Hardwood Floors! Applianced! Remodeled Kit! Open Floor Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master

Bath! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Heat! Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 BOAT

SLIPS! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach!$289,900.00

MILLBURY – WATERFRONT! Ramshorn Lake! 51 Davis Rd! Beautifully Landscaped & Private 1.22 Acres with 500’ On the Water! One of Ramshorn’s Premier Properties “Royledge”! Sprawling 3,117’ French Country Villa with Panoramic

Water Views from this Perfect Peninsula! Ideal for Entertaining! Stonewalled Gated Entry, Long Private Driveway to its Stately Appearance! Sprawling Stone & Slate 6+ Room Masterpiece! Light Abounds Throughout! Cathedral & Tray Ceilings with Skylights! Unique Country Kitchen! Formal Dining Room! Fireplaced Great Room! Lake Facing Spacious Master Suite with Everything You’d Expect! 3 Comfortable Bedrooms! 3 Full Bathrooms! Central Air! Garages - 2 Car

Detached & 1 Car Detached! Reward Yourself! $1,099,000.00

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WEBSTER LAKE - 100 Union Point Rd! Western Exposure – Beautiful

Sunsets! 11 Rooms! 2,300’! Recently Renovated! Hardwood Floors! 5

Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Expansive Decks! Garage! Extra Lot/Parking Across Street! Still In Time

for Summer! $629,000.00

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Webster Lake - 16 Black Point Rd. Waterfront, Boat Access, Buildable w/Town Water & Sewer. $59,400Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $250,000Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900.

WEBSTER/THOMPSON BUILDABLE LOTS

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On the sh o r e s of Lak e Cha r g o g g a g o g g man ch a u gg a g o g g ch a u bun a gung a mauggWEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD

Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of living area w/2 BRs & full bath. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tremen-dous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000

Heritage Pines! Unit#222 this is one spacious condo! original owner! Hardwoods, granite counters, beautiful columns and wainscoting. Fully appliance. Guest bedroom with seperate deck access. Master bedroom with generous closet space, overlooks a pond! Interested in a Condo this is the one! assisted sale $192,500.

Webster Lake Condo in BEACON PARK! 10 acres of Park like Grounds!, Natural Sandy Beach! Excellent for Swimming! Do your early morning laps in the inground pool! 1200+ sf Living space! 2 large bedrooms, dining and living room! 2 sliders - Deck! BOAT DOCK INCLUDED! Buy now - enjoy the 4th of JULY FIREWORKS! $254,900

DUDLEY - 22 WILLIAMS ST.

Adorable Oversized 6 room, 4 bedroom Cape! 2200+ sf of Living area. Eat in kitchen! front to Back Living room! 2 baths! Game room, Hardwoods! Lovely landscaped level yard! Large detached 1-1/2 car garage! $242,500.

AUBURN - 422 LEICESTER ST

PLAINFIELD - 75 SACHEM DR.

Sachem Woods! Unit#75 Townhouse Style Condo with Ga-rage under. New Carpet, Paint! 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths . Heat by Natural Gas - Baseboard! Central Air! Move in con-dition! assisted sale $99,900

PUTNAM, CT - 310 WALNUT ST

NEW LISTING! Simply Move In & Enjoy! Spacious 1,868 SF, 3-4 BR Ranch Home! Finished Lower Level & 2 Car Garage Under. Park-like 3 Acre+/- parcel w/250’ of road frontage! Quality built & meticulously maintained home! Cambria counters, updated appliances, ceramic tiled floors, and Center Island w/custom lighting and a ceiling pot rack. Formal Living room, bow window! fireplace w/gas insert. Fully heated 4 season sun room! Entertain your guests in the private 20x16 3 season room! Finished lower level cozy family room w/fireplace! Central air conditioning, wiring for a generator!. 2 outbuildings! $286,900.

First Time Offered! Grand Custom Built Cape! 10+ Spacious Rooms. 4 BRs 3 Full Baths, 2 Full Kitchens, Dining Rm, 2 Lg Family Rms, Gorgeous Formal Living Rm w/ Fireplace. 2 - 3 Season Enclosed Patio Rooms! 3,235 SF+/- ONE LEVEL LIVING w/ 2 BRs. 2nd flr - 2 huge BRs & full bath! in-law setup w/ kitchen, family rm, full bath, garage. $279,900

Adorable country cape located in Auburn, 3 bedrooms plus first floor office., recently updated kitchen and 2 baths., conveniently located to major routes, move in condition in a quiet neighborhood. $244,900

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WEBSTER LAKE - 110 LAKESIDE AVE

Panoramic Views! Unique Webster Lake Waterfront Contemporary! 190’ of water-frontage! Over-sized Pavilion at water’s edge! Lakeside patio, fire pit & sandy beach for swimming. Unique Contemporary style home offers 2,497 SF+/-, 9 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Baths including private master bath. Open concept w/kitchen/dining/living & year-round sun-room! Walkout lower level family room, half bath & 3 season room! 2 car attached garage! $739,900.

Just in time for summer! Move in ready! This End Unit Condo is nice and bright with early morning natural light! Hardwood floors! Recent Energy Efficient Windows! 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths, Fireplaced walkout Lower Level! Impeccable Park like grounds, Heated Pool! Boat Slip! Don’t miss out! $334,900

WEBSTER LAKE - 705 TREASURE ISL.

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WEBSTER LAKE - 22 LAURELWOOD DR

1st Time Offered in Reid Smith Cove, Spectacular 3700+/- SF, 13 Rm/4.5 Bath Lake Home, Uniquely Designed for Lake-Style Living! Private Setting, Ideal Location, .68 Acres, 92’ of Natural Shoreline, Prof. Landscape, Multiple Decks, Lakeside Cabana, 3 Mstr BR Suites w/Elegant 1st Flr Mstr ~ all w/Private Baths, Finished Walkout LL w/Living & Billiard Rms & Summer Kitchen! Call Sharon at 508-954-7222 for More Information $1,150,000.SORRY, SOLD!

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WEBSTER LAKE - 93 BIRCH ISLAND RD

New listing! 2 Family on webster lake middle pond waterfront! RareOpportunity! Great for the investor or home owner looking for additional income. Views with a sandy shoreline! First floor has one bedroom ~ second floor is 2 bedrooms. Each unit has its own washer/dryer hook ups. Quick access to i-395! Walkout basement & storage area. Paver patio! Taxes $4,624 yr. $412,900

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THOMPSON - 653 QUINEBAUG RD

NEW LISTING Fantastic Ranch - One Floor Living with 3 Bedrooms / Hardwoods, 2 Full Tile Baths! Eat-In Kitchen with Built-Ins. Appliiances Included. Fireplaced Family Room with Hardwoods. Lots of Natural Light. Ceiling Fans, French Doors, First Floor Laundry, Screened in Porch - walks right out to your own private patio. New Roof in 2014. Spacious Flat Level Lot with Circular Driveway. Two separate 1 Car Garage’s. $279,900

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WOODSTOCK, CT - 606 PROSPECT ST.

FIRST TIME OFFERED!! Pristine Colonial on 2.54 Acres! Picturesque Setting!! Magazine Quality Décor! Arched Openings, Balcony, Bonus Room above Garage! 9 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, Teen Suite ~ Media Room ~ Game Room ~ Craft Room!! Brick Patio with Attached Fire Pit! *2011 Updates: Roof, Furnace & Re-pointed Chimney! All This and More is Waiting for YOU $415,000.

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SATURDAY, JULY 14WEBSTER 55 Highland St S 10-12 $279,900 JoAnn Szymczak Remax Advantage 1 774-230-5044, 508-943-7669

SUNDAY, JULY 15DUDLEY 11 Luther Lane S 11-1 $294,900 JoAnn Szymczak Remax Advantage 1 508-943-7669 Vicki Bennett Client Coordinator 774-633-6762SOUTHBRIDGE 156 Dennison Lane S 12-2pm $249,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty, 508-765-9155

STURBRIDGE 2 Bentwood Dr C 12-2pm $269,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty, 508-765-9155

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••• SPECIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE •••SOUTHBRIDGE: Formally Sacred Heart Complex for Sale! 5 buildings included. 3.59 acres of land. Former Church, power plant, Rectory, Convent and school which is now being used as a church Flea Market. Rectory has 5781 sf of living area, well maintained. Convent was used for offices with 5894sf of living area. School has 22,612 sf of area. Classrooms plus stage/auditorium and basement finished. Church has not been occupied for a number of years & has some damage inside. Loads of parking. Call for details. $725,000.

SOUTHBRIDGE: Exquisite Elegant Home only a 5 iron away from Cohasse Country Club! Premium Location on the end of an exclusive cul-de-sac. White brick adorns this 10 room Colonial with 4/5 bedrooms. First floor has wonderful kitchen with island,

garden window, corian counters opening to first floor cathedral family room. 1st floor bedroom or office. Sunken formal living room & large entertaining dinning room. Master bedroom suite w/dressing room, tray ceiling, pretty master bath with Jacuzzi. Finished lower level game room w/1/2 bath. Salt water inground pool w/two cabana’s, one w/bar, changing room and ½ bath w/outside shower. 3 stall garage attached. $549,900.

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STURBRIDGESTURBRIDGE CROSSING CONDO! One of a kind beautiful! Loaded with costly upgrades.Exquisite Condo with 8 rooms

4 bedrooms 3 baths. Each closet has been upgraded with closet organizers. Lower level all finished including Jacuzzi/hot tub. Living room, bedrooms & Bath. Att 2 car garage. Location a premium for commuters! $269,900.

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156 DENNISON LN.SOUTHBRIDGE

Lovely Lovely Home with 7 rms 3 bedrooms 2 full baths! Fully finished lower level!. Possible

in-law. Deck. 1.4 acres of land. Brand New Septic being installed. Great commuter location on Sturbridge side of Town. $249,900.

SOUTHBRIDGE:INVESTORS! ROOMING HOUSE with 11 rental rooms plus caretakers 3 room apartment. Expansion possible in the Carriage House in rear. Share a kitchen. Common baths.

Updated furnace. Off street parking. At one time a 4 family. $110 per week per room. Good rental history. Walk to town! $219,900.

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Dudley: NEW TO MARKET! 3 bedrooms, Hardwoods, kitchen updated

9 Williams Rd ~ $234,900

Oxford: COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Ideal to build storage units, 2700 sq. ft building, 3.68 acres498 Main St ~ $485,000

Dudley: Cathedral ceiling, 17’ living room, 18x 12’ family room, 1.5 baths, formal dining area, garage, inground pool, town services11 Luther Ln ~ $294,900

Webster: 1600 sq. ft. ranch on 1+ acre, Fireplace, 20’ living room, hardwood floors, 26’ kitchen/dining room, easy highway access, private setting, garage55 Highland St ~ $279,900

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Connecticut. Just built in 2016. Beautiful pastoral views.

John Downs 860-377-0754

Pomfret $253,500 NEW PRICE

1,656 SF, 1.21 acres, nicely landscaped, 2 car garage, 3 BR, 1.5 BA, partially finished basement w/bonus room.

Lauren Heidelberger 860-933-0735

Woodstock $635,000 NEW PRICE

Custom Colonial w/5 fireplaces, hand crafted built-ins, granite kitchen &hard-woods throughout the home & in-law/

au-pair home.The White/Cook Team:

Diane 860-377-4016

Pomfret $280,500 NEW PRICE

Private, well-built XL country ranch. 3 BR 2 BA, fireplace in LR, 2 car garage. 3 acres close to 395, scenic stone walls.

Mary Collins 860-336-6677

Killingly $239,900

UNDER DEPOSIT IN 2 DAYSLarge, sunny, well maintained home in a

fantastic location located a short drive from the Killingly Commons shopping mall.Richard Governale 860-428-7656

Woodstock $442,450

In a desirable East Woodstock cul-de-sac, this 3,000 SF home has all the bells and

whistles for today’s living!The White/Cook Team:

Diane 860-377-4016

Woodstock $199,000

Minutes from Lake Bunggee’s sandy beach with this 3 BR, 2 BA lake home on

private oversized shaded lot.Mary Scalise 860-918-1539

Thompson $395,000

Waterfront on recreational Quaddick Lake. .21 acre lot, 4 BR, 3 BA,

wood stove & solar panels. New patio, dock & boats to stay.

Mary Collins 860-336-6677

Woodstock $498,000

3,000 SF 3 BR, 2.5 BA, beautiful heated 6 car garage all on 28 private acres.

Robert Viani 5921-264-860

Ashford $189,900

Great owner/occupy opportunity. Side by side units. Updated in 2003.

Sits on 2.44 lovely acres.Vivian Kozey 860-455-5363

Eastford $475,000

A wonderful country home & working farm on 19.5 acres. Includes large post & beam barn, separate in-law & fenced

pastures. John Downs 860-377-0754

Woodstock $249,000

Wonderful to be built new construction w/lake rights & views of Lake Bungay. 3 lg BR, 1 BR on the 1st floor. Won’t last long.

The White/Cook Team: Diane 860-377-4016

Eastford $359,000

Newly renovated Farmhouse w/4 BR, 2.5 BA & wrap-around porch! Open concept kitchen opens to cathedral ceilings in the

family room.Mary Scalise 860-918-1539

Woodstock $234,900

Great location! Lovely antique in village setting! 5 large BR. 18th century wide

board floors, high ceilings, many original features.

Elizabeth Zimmer 860-617-2191

Moosup $309,900 NEW PRICE

View, views, views! This well-kept and loved secluded ranch sits by itself over-

looking peaceful Moosup Pond.The White/Cook Team:

Diane 860-377-4016

Woodstock $525,000

Sweeping valley views! Stunning Antique home. 19.55 acres with pasture,

developable land and 4 outbuildings. John Downs 860-377-0754

Hampton $790,000

30-acre horse property w/indoor arena. Stunning views & fenced-in pastures.

Abuts Air Line Trail. Beautiful 4 BR w/in-ground pool.

John Downs 860-377-0754

Thompson $268,500 NEW LISTING

Oversized raised ranch w/finished base-ment & huge master suite.

Open floor plan. 4 BR, 2 BA, 2.0 acre, 2 car garage.

Cliff Dunn 401-523-0291

Pomfret $550,000

Custom Colonial built w/entertaining in mind. New granite counters & solid cabinets for a

fabulous cooks kitchen w/eat in area.Mary Collins 860-336-6677

Putnam $4,000/mo Commercial Lease

Location! Location! 2,696 SF commercial space for lease with ample parking.

Convenient to I-395. A must see!Vivian Kozey 860-455-5363

Woodstock $1,000/mo Commercial Lease

Versatile set up for a professional office or retail store. Great exposure.

Clean-move in ready. Neat plaza.Chet Zadora 860-208-6724

Land for Sale

Direct waterfront lot .40 acres. Approvals in place. Well already in

place. House plans for a home available.Mary Scalise 860-918-1539

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700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

CAR COVERS: Custom Fit, Excellent Condition. (Hail, SnowProtection). Audi A4, A5, andSubaru CXT. NEW LASERCUT FLOORMATS for recentA4. Email: aspen400@ verizon.net. SAVE $$

720 CLASSICS

“”64” TBIRD: Very Good Con-dition, Older Restoration, 390Automatic, Runs Strong, Blackwith Red interior. Asking$13,500 obo.(774) 230-4156

725 AUTOMOBILES

1970 CHEVROLET IMPALACUSTOM, 350 C.i. 2 barrellcarb, dual exhaust, protectoplate, well-mantained car, haveowned for 14 years. $10,500 orbest offer. 774-312-4620 Kevin.

1999 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE: 35th Anniver-sary Edition. 121,000 miles, 5speed manual transmission, V-8, Great Condition inside andOut! Always Garaged. $3,500 orbest reasonable offer. Call (508)943-7705 to See

2004 BUICK PARK AVEULTRA 175,000 miles, $900 orbest offer. Call 508-885-2055

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER:305 hp V6 SE auto w/slap stickMango Tango w/black strips59,000 miles, Loaded, remotestart. $14,500. 508-864-1906

2011 SUBARU OUTBACK -136,000 miles, great shape, reg-ular maintenance, roof rack,trailer hitch, back-up camera.$7500. 508-688-7666

2012 BUICK VERANO,crystalred, 19,500 orig. miles, 1 owner,meticulously maintained, grayleather, FWD, 6-auto, remotestarter system, blue tooth,CD/MP3/NAV/AV $10,500774-745-0069

2012 TOYOTA RAV4- 79,000miles. Well-maintained, 3rd rowseats, black, one-owner.$11,000. 508-688-7666

DODGE CARAVAN-2005 -5 Michelins, recent engine,battery, brake-work, $700.See Saturday or Sunday at10 Mountain Brook Rd, offNew Boston Rd, off Rt. 20,across from State Police-bar-racks, Sturbridge. No calls.

F250 work truck, 2012, RWD,71K, equipped with aluminumflatbed with fold-down sides. Re-cent brakes, battery, ac com-pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready towork. 10,000 GVW. $17,000508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765

RED 1971 MUSTANG MACH1 in good condition. 302 enginewith automatic transmission.Lots of new parts. Call Eric at508-987-2628. Serious buyersonly.

TOYOTA CAMRY LE 2008,champagne, 4-cyl., fuel-in-jected, low mileage, one-owner, well-maintained, excel-lent condition, very pretty car!$6,900 508-248-9139

740 MOTORCYCLES

1982 HONDA GOLDWINGASPENCADE: 25,500 OriginalMiles, One-Owner, RecentTires, Battery, Front Fork Seals,Plus Cover, 2 Helmets, Extras!$3,000 or Best ReasonableOffer. (774) 696-0219

2002 HARLEY DAVIDSONELECTRA-GLIDE FLHT38,340 miles, asking $6,000508-277-8745

2005 HONDA REFLEXSCOOTER: 18k miles, Looksand Runs Great!$1,700. PleaseCall (508) 335-2747

2008 VULCAN 500with Rack, Sissy Bar & SissyBag ONLY 6,800 Miles, alwaysgaraged! $1,150 (203) 574-0692(in Brimfield, Mass).

AMERICAN IRON HORSE(2005): Pro-Street Softail, 3,000miles, Polished 111 S&S Motor, 6-speed, Dual Disc, 280 Rear,Right Hand Drive, Bought Left-over in 2008. $11,000 or bo.(508) 733-8020, (774) 280-9865

CAN-AM SPYDER MOTOR-CYCLE FOR SALE: 2011, Ex-cellent Condition, 13,000 Miles,One Owner, Never Saw Rain.Asking $9,800. A Lot of Extras!(508) 248-5406

745 RECREATIONAL

VEHICLES

2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto,White, ONLY $8,995. HerbChambers Toyota of Auburn,809 Washington Street, Auburn,MA (877) 906-1649

2016 RIVERSIDE TRAVELTRAILER RETRO WHITEWA-TER MODEL 195 bought new,used twice in new condition w/extras; must give up camping.Asking $13,900 860-779-3561

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

2012 COUGAR 324 5thCamper, 1 & 1/2 bath, kids roomw/loft & 1/2 bath. Excellent con-dition, 1 year old tires, Brimfield.$23,000 413-245-4403 Pleaseleave message.

5TH -WHEEL HITCH, 1 yr old,for Chevy or GMC, $700, Chevy5th-Wheel tailgate, good condi-tion $200, 5 trailer tires 235/80/16R on mag wheels, like new$800 Marc 508-847-7542

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2006 Ford E150 Van, goodcondition. 65,952 miles, $3,300Call 508-765-4738 x 322

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1997 BOBCAT 763 skid steerloader in great condition. 1800hours, 46hp. Auxiliary hydraulics$2100. 617-706-6736

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12’ CONTRACTORS EnclosedTrailer: $2,400. Dewalt Laser &Stand $275. 4 Adjustable WallBrackets $140. Ladder RacksFor Truck $125. Engine Stand$50. (508) 892-9595

1991 HARLEY DRESSER:55,000 Miles. Runs Great!$4,500 or Will Trade for Car ofEqual Value. BASS BOAT16 1/2FT LUND Very GoodCondition! MANY EXTRAS$3,750 O.B.O.Call for info (508)943-5797, Cell (508) 353-9722

1BEAUTIFUL DW MOBILEHOME iN GATED SENiORMOBiLE HOME PARK$16,000. 2 bdrms, 2 baths,working kitchen, dining room,LLR & 2 Florida rooms, com-pletely furnish. 863-682-6473.Lakeland, Florida

2 LAzY BOY LEATHER-swivel rocker recliners, beautifulrich mahogany color. Less than1 year old, perfect condition.$500 each. 774-280-2639

2 TWIN BEDS: Complete, inExcellent Condition. 508-423-4824

225 GALLON WATERSTORAGE TANK - used 6months. $350 508-867-2523

24 FOOT POOL, ABOVE-GROUND, 4 years old, filter,motor, all supplies included (ex-cept liner) Ready to go $950 orbest offer 508-498-0166 leavemessage

4 SNOW TIRES -235/50 R18101T used 2 months- paid$800, asking best offer. 508-414-2474

*******6-PIECE TWIN BEDROOMSET FOR SALE: Matchingheadboard, footboard, 5-drawerchest, 6-drawer dresser withmirror, and night stand in darkoak. in very good condition. Asking $500.00 or best offer.Call 508-846-5486

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ABOVE-GROUND SWIM-MING POOL, 24’ x 54”, filtersystem, 1 season. $1,000 orbest offer. 508-943-8769

ACORN STAIRLIFT - 3.5years old; like new condition.11 feet long. Asking $1400 orbest offer. Call 508-277-6568 ifinterested.

ALL BEST OFFER MOViNGSALE: 6 Chairs, Two weddingdresses size 14 & 18; Mother ofbride dress size 18; Bridesmaiddresses, size 18; Piano; 2-drawfiling cab. Green Sofa &Loveseat; 4-burner gas grill;Patio Table w/ Glass Top; Pres-sure washer; 6 Chairs; UmbrellaTools, Axes; Recliner; TwinBeds; Desks; Book Cases; TV.(774) 262-0442

ALUMINUM OUTSIDE PATIOFURNITURE WiTH CUSH-iONS: 6 Swivel Chairs, LoungeChair, Three-Seat Glider, Two-Seat Glider, Glass Coffee Table,Glass Side Table, Will Sell indi-vidually, Excellent Condition,Never Been Outside! (508) 234-2573

ANGLE IRON CUTTER ForShelving 4W296, HK Potter2790. Normally Sells For $700.$50 OBO. Call 5pm-8:30pm,(508)867-6546

BEAUTIFUL ELECTRICPLAYER PIANO with rolls. Canplay piano manually or use pre-programmed recorded rolls (in-cluded) with pedals, or electricself-play. Best offer. 774-232-9382

CRAFTSMAN ROLL AroundTool Box: 6 Drawers,52Hx34Wx19D $100. Com-puter Desk 23Dx30Hx47W$30.00. Glass Chess Set$15.00. Poker Chips/ AluminumCase $20.00. Leapfrog 6 Books$25.00. Call (508) 867-4546

ELECTRICAL MATERIAL:industrial, Commercial, Resi-dential. Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Re-lays, Coils, Overloads, Fuses,Breakers, Meters, Punches,Pipe-Benders. New RecessedTroffer, Flourescent 3-Tube T-8277V Fixtures Enclosed $56Each. Call 5pm-8:30pm.(508)867-6546

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:OAK 4’9”W 4’9”H 17 1/2”D.Excellent Condition, Has Drawersand Shelves $150. Call (508) 347-7492. Can email picture

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EXCELLENT ITEMS FORSALE!!TV ARMOiRE: SolidWood, Corner Space, Fits40” Flat Panel, 57h x 40w x24d, Space for Electronicsand Storage. $300 OBO.LGWASHER AND DRYER:Models WT5070CW andDLEX5170, Large Capacityand TrueSteam, Like New!$500 for pair, $300 if soldseparate. in Northbridge, Call(508) 801-6367

FINLAND BLUE FOXJACKET: By Michael ValenteSize 8, very good condition.$100 OBO. Vintage Black American Sable Coat, sz. small$50 OBO 508-864-4075

FLY RODS - 2 ALBRiGHTA/5 490 9 FT. #4 RODS. 2Orvis reels Battenkill BBS ii.Asking $200 each set or bestoffer. 508-347-3145

FOR SALE 8’ POOL TABLE:Red Felt/Slate. Excellent Condition! $400. CALL (508)988-0698

FOR SALE WOOD AND/ORCOAL iRON STOVE: $500 orbest offer. WOOD PELLETSTOVE $500 or best offer. Call508-471-0959

******************FULL LENGTH MINKCOAT: Size 12. New $2,400.Asking $300. 508-612-9263******************

GARDEN MANURE, deliv-ered. 4 yards, $130. CallPrindle Hill Farm 508-320-3273 or 508-248-7335

GLASS TOP PEDESTALTABLE: Silver base, 36”high,with attached 24” round top$120. GLASS TOP FOR ATABLE 1/2” Thick, 44” Square$100. (508) 347-8942

GORGEOUS HAND-CARVED China Cabinet FromChina $4,000 New, $1,500OBO. Cherry Dr Table & SixChairs $900 OBO. Oak Table &Four Chairs $75 OBO. Dove-Tailed Dresser $80 OBO. (860)630-4962

JAMAICA WICKER queenBed Set: Head & Foot Board,Woman & Man’s Dresser, 2Nightstands. Paid $5,400. Ask-ing $1,200. 2 SEATERLANCER POWER CHAiR 4’ Long, Olive Color. NEVERBEEN USED! Asking $350.(508) 461-9621

MEC 650 PROGRESSIVELOADER: w/ extras $250.400 ANDERSON WiNDOW51x32 RO $200.THERMATRUDOOR 36-80 Left Hand inswingFull View with Grill $185 or bestoffer. (508) 892-9595

MOTORS: 1/2HP 230/460V1725RPM, 56 Frame $30. 5HP,230/460V 1740RPM, 184TFrame/TEFC $100. 5HP,230/460V 3495RPM, 184TFrame/TEFC $100. 4 MotorSpeed Controls Hitachi J100,400/460V Best Offer. Call 5pm-8:30pm 508-867-6546

MOVING - MUST SELL 3piece electric reclining livingroom set, brown. $300 free-pedestal table w/4 chairs

MOVING SALE: Hillsboro Full-Size iron Sleigh-Bed with BoxSpring & Mattress. ExcellentCondition. $1,000. WalnutDresser & Nightstand andFull/queen Headboard. Excel-lent Condition $450. Beige Re-clining Lift Chair $350. WhiteCouch and Blue Velvet Chair &Floral Chair $450. 48” RoundSlate and Cherry Coffee Tablewith Matching End Table $500.Antique Dining Room Set; Tablew/ Six Chairs, Buffet Server,China Cabinet & Secretary. Excellent Condition $1,500.queen Size Hillsboro iron Bedw/ Beautyrest Black Box Springand Mattress. Excellent Condi-tion. $2,000. (508) 987-2419

NICHOLS and STONEPedestal Dining Table:78”x60”plus 18” Extension, 6Side Chairs $800. Harden GoldWedge Sofa Excellent Condi-tion $400,. (774) 241-0141

*****NORDIC TRACK TRL625:Recumbent cycle w/stabilizingfloor bar for secure balance.TREADMiLL - for therapeutic fit-ness (walking & jogging) (for upto 400 lbs.) $250 each both inexcellent condition. 508-892-3998, 508-723-4452

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REMEMBER YOUR SWEET-HEART: Collection of VictorianEra hand-painted items ALLwith roses: vases, rose bowls,pitchers, chocolate pot, cakesets, planters. No reasonableoffer refused. 508-237-2362Auburn

SEARS 12” BANDSAW. NewTotal Gym. (774) 241-0027

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SMALL BUREAU $75.Printer’s Antique Drawers $20Per. Fake Brick Fireplace WithHeater $140 Kitchen Chairs.Spare Tire P225/60r16 EagleGA With Rim $45 Vanity Table& Chair $135. Car Sunroofs$100. Per. Homemade PineCoffee Table & 2 End Tables$100. Antique Lamp Jug $40.Antique Croquet Set $40. WoodTruck Ramps 8 Foot $100.00.Drop Leaf Cart $50. End TableW/Drawer $50. End TableW/Drawer $60. Elvis Presley Sil-houette $50 (he talks!), indiancanvas painting $60, 9 golf clubs$100, Call 1-508-764-4458 or 1-774-452-3514

SNOW TIRES: Like new (4)Firestone Winter Force 215/60-15. $240. BECKETT BURNER,CONTROL AND AqUASTAT:Runs great, instruction, wiringand owners manual $250. AR-TiFiCiAL CHRiSTMAS TREEWiTH STAND : 6 FT. Storagebox included. Excellent condi-tion $50. CAST iRON CHRiST-MAS TREE STAND: Beautiful$20. SUNBEAM WHOLEHOUSE HUMiDiFiER: Used,works great, 6-7 gallon, fauxwood cabinet on casters. $50.14” SNOW CHAiNS: Used,very good condition $25. 15”CABLE SNOW CHAiNS: New$45. Call Ed. 508-479-9752

TOOL SHEDS Made of Texture1-11: 8x8 $1075 8x10 $1260;8x12 $1350; 8x16 $1675 Deliv-ered, Built On-Site. Other SizesAvailable. CALL (413) 324-1117

TREES/FIELDSTONE:Trees- Evergreens, ExcellentPrivacy Border. Hemlocks-Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for$99. Colorado Blue Spruce(18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. NewEngland FieldstoneRound/Flat, Excellent RetainingWallstone. $28/Ton(508) 278-5762 Evening

TWO DRESSERS best offer.Custom made parlor cabinet,$1500. Glass door hutch - bestoffer. John Deere snowblower(like new) $700 - must be seen!Call for appt. 774-507-6315

TWO SOFA TABLES: ONEDARK OAK w/ Shelf Under-neath $125. ONE MAHOGANYCOLORED $100. Both VeryGood Condition. Can email Pic-tures. (774) 239-3006

TWO USED RECLINERS, $75each. Dishwasher, bought new,never used, $225 or best offer.508-764-3567 please leavemessage

VIKING RANGE, PROFES-SIONAL SERIES, propanegas, 6-sealed burner, 36” in-frared broiler, as new, never lit,still in original packaging, w/tags.Model VCGSC-5366BSS,trades considered. $4,600 508-865-7470

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130 YARD SALES

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ESTATE SALE: completequeen bedroom set, many bed-spreads, handy-man tools, fish-ing/garden equipment, 3 smallbureaus, storage cabinet, bookshelf, antique drop-leaf table,Christmas stuff, and more; noreasonable offer refused! 260School Street, Northbridge. July14, 9-3pm only.

YARD SALE, 109 EvergreenStreet, E.Brookfield, 10am-4pm,Sat,7/14 & Sun,7/15, rain orshine. Appliances, furniture,household/yard items, trunks,treadle sewing machine (needsrepair), LOW PRiCiNG FORqUiCK SALE. Cash-only!

200 GEN. BUSINESS

205 BOATS

12’ STARCRAFT ALU-MINUM ROWBOAT with oarsand 2.2 Mercury outboard$500. No trailer. 508-885-6975

15’ STARCRAFT ALUMINUMCANOE with Keel. $350. Call(508) 278-2083

CANOE - 17’ GRUMMANALUMINUM, flat bottom. idealfor fishing and family fun. $850.Call Sue 860-412-9632

265 FUEL/WOOD

CORD WOOD - Seasoned,cut, split, delivered. $250 a cord.508-826-3312, 508-344-9214

FIREWOOD: Cut, Split &Delivered. Green & Seasoned.Wood Lots Wanted. CallPaul(508)769-2351

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285 PET CARE

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287 FEED

HAY FOR SALE - $4 a baleoff wagon (pick up only), cash508-826-3312

298 WANTED TO BUY

ROUTE 169 ANTIqUES:884 Worcester St., South-bridge MA. Looking To Purchase Antiques And Collectibles Single items OrEntire Estates. We Buy it AllAnd Also Do On-Site EstateSales And Estate Auction.We are now accepting deal-ers for our multi-dealer groupshop. Call Mike Anytime(774)230-1662.

298 WANTED TO BUY

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ BUY & SELL $ALL GOLD & SILVER ITEMSSpecializing inNUMISMATIC COINS,gold & silver of anyform!

Qualified with over 30 years expe-rience & a following of manysatisfied customers.

We also sell a niceselection of fine jewelry, antiques & collectibles.

Bring in your items & see whatthey’re worth. You won’t leave disappointed. Honesty and fairness are ourbest policies!

Lee’s Coins & Jewelry239 West Main StreetEast Brookfield(Route 9 - PandaGarden Plaza)(508)637-1236(508)341-6355 (cell)

MOPEDS & OLDER SCOOTERSAND MOTORCYCLES. CallTravis. (774) 242-9227

WAR RELICS & WAR SOUVENIRSWANTED:WWii& EARLiER CA$H WAiTiNG!Helmets, Swords, Daggers, Bay-onets, Medals, Badges, Flags,Uniforms, etc. Over 30 Years Ex-perience. Call David 1-(508)688-0847. i’ll Come ToYOU!

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300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELP

WANTED

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Seeking QualityHomes Throughout CentralMA To Provide Foster CareTo Children In Need. 24/7Support. Generous Reim-bursement. $1000 Sign-On Bonus. Call For Details. Devereux Therapeutic Fos-ter Care. (508)829-6769

310 GENERAL HELP

WANTED

GRANT WRITER/ FACILITA-TOR - The Town of Brookfieldis seeking a grant writer/facilia-tor on an “as needed basis.” Thesuccessful candidate will pro-vide leadership for the Town inareas of grant writing, strategicplanning, contract and projectmanagement. Responsibilitiesinclude writing grant strategies;researching and writing propos-als and reports; working with theTown’s operating agencies toensure effective and efficient de-livery of grant based projects.BA/BS or MS degree preferred;Requirements include experi-ence in strategic planning anddevelopment; knowledge of di-verse grant application proce-dures, contracts and agree-ments, knowledge of procure-ment laws; municipal finance;state ethics; public records law;highly organized, strong re-search skills, excellent written,communication and interper-sonal skills; Ability to plan and ef-fectively manage contracts, con-ditions. May be required to workoutside of normal businesshours. (Board of Selectmen’sevening meetingts, relatedTown meetings and other re-lated meetings as necessary).Applicants should submit a let-ter of interest and resume to:Board of Selectmen: 6 CentralStreet, Brookfield, MA 01506, oremail: [email protected], no later thanMonday, July 16. The Town ofBrookfield is an EOE/AA Em-ployer.

ICNE is seeking a PersonalLines CSR for our Gardner orWestford, MA office. One yearof personal lines insurance ex-perience is required. Please visitour website to apply: http://bit.ly/2JgFnuJ

MARTIN ENERGY GROUPSERVICES is seeking to fillan Office Manager position.Successful candidates willhave had experience as afront office or office adminis-trator. Working knowledge ofoffice software, databases,AiA payment, and quick-books will be required. Salarywill be based on qualifica-tions and skill-set. 401k withemployer matching andhealthcare benefits provided.Email your resume to: [email protected]

PRESCHOOL TEACHER ORINFANT TODDLERTEACHER - please send re-sume or call Discovery HousePreschool, 85 Oxford Avenue,Dudley. 508-943-0129

SALEM CROSS INN in WestBrookfield, Mass., seeking full-time experienced line cook. Ref-erences and resume required.Apply in person or on website:salemcrossinn.com

SODEXO & NICHOLS COL-LEGE JOB FAIR, July 17,2018, 10am-4pm Weekendsare required. Cooks (prep andlead), cashiers, servers, and util-ity workers. Great benefits,401k, paid sick, vacation, andholiday pay. Stop in at 119 Cen-ter Road, Dudley, Mass., Lom-bard Dining Hall and apply. in-terviews and offers will be con-ducted on the spot. Go tosodexo.com to learn more.

TOWN OF STURBRIDGE De-partment of Public Works OpenPositions - seeking qualifiedcandidates for open positions:Heavy Equipment Operator forthe Landfill and Light EquipmentOperator - Licensed applicantspreferred. Complete job descrp-tions along with applications areavailable until the positions arefilled at the Department of Pub-lic Works, New Boston RoadExtension, Sturbridge, Mass.,01566. The Town is an EqualOpportunity Employer (EOE).

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HELP WANTED

DRIVERS NEEDED part-timehours available Mon.-Sun. 6am-10pm. Please come in to fill outan application between 10am-2pm at 217 Main Street, Oxford,Mass.

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL

PERSONAL CARE ATTEN-DANT needed, Mon. - Fri., 4pm-8pm. $14.56 per hour. Experi-ence necessary. For appoint-ment call 508-943-8385.

325 PROFESSIONAL

HELP WANTED

BASED IN North Brook-field: Home Every Night.Class A Driver And/Or Gen-eral Mechanic For 18-WheelTrailer Trucks

******************Contact H.R. Salem Trans-port, LLC.(800) 262-9081

335 JOBS WANTED

HOME HEALTH AIDE/ CER-TIFIED CNA available; can dohomemaking and help with ac-tivities for daily living in yourhome, shopping. 5 years expe-rience. Spencer/ Charlton/Leicester area. 508-736-2455

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FURNITURE DOCTOR: Haveyour furniture Professionallyrestored at Reasonable rates.Furniture face lifting, painting,striping to Refinishing, caning andrepairs. ANTiqUE DOCTOR,Daniel Ross (508)248-9225 or(860)382-5410. 30 years inbusiness

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505 APARTMENTS FOR

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Friday, July 13, 2018

Sunday July 15CONCERT AT POWDERMILL

PAVILION: The Spencer Parks & Rec Commission announces it sum-mer concert series at the Powdermill Park Pavilion. The park has a play-ground and is a great family desti-nation. Concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Spencer Arts Council (a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council) and the Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission. Rain location for con-certs is Great Hall at Spencer Memorial Town Hall. Bringing of lawn chairs is advised. This concert is at 6 PM, Ragtime 5: Take a trip back in time to the era of the 1890’s through 1920s with this five piece group. Prepare to enjoy Sousa marches, Joplin rags, and popu-lar music that marked the era known as the Roaring Twenties.


PAVILION: The Spencer Parks & Rec Commission announces it sum-mer concert series at the Powdermill Park Pavilion. The park has a play-ground and is a great family desti-nation. Concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Spencer Arts Council (a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council) and the Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission. Rain location for con-certs is Great Hall at Spencer Memorial Town Hall. Bringing of lawn chairs is advised. This concert is at 6 pm, Dixieland Stomp: Don’t miss this high energy performance that will get your feet stomping to lyrics that will get you laughing. Louis Armstrong fans will really love this show.

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July 20, 21 & 22SEUSSICAL! Pasture Bedtime

Players present Seussical a Youth Musical Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday July 21 at 7 p.m. and Sunday July 22 at 2 p.m. at Bay Path Regional Vocational High School, 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, Charlton. Seussical is fun for the whole family! Adults $18, seniors and student $15; children age 10 and younger $10. For tickets contact [email protected] or call (774) 230-9275.

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Tuesday July 24SEVEN HILLS BARBERSHOP

QUARTET CONCERT: Lively tunes and jokes sure to make you smile! Public invited; refreshments. Provided by a local Cultural Grant from town of Spencer! At the Senior Living at Prouty, 195 Main St., Spencer; 1:30 p.m.


PAVILION: The Spencer Parks & Rec Commission announces it sum-mer concert series at the Powdermill Park Pavilion. The park has a play-ground and is a great family desti-nation. Concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Spencer Arts Council (a local agency support-ed by the Massachusetts Cultural Council) and the Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission. Rain location for concerts is Great Hall at Spencer Memorial Town Hall. Bringing of lawn chairs is advised. This concert is at 6 PM, Rhythm: Come enjoy music from the ‘20s to the ‘90s. Come make your requests and listen to our favorite music from across the decades.

Sunday August 5CONCERT AT POWDERMILL

PAVILION: The Spencer Parks & Rec Commission announces it sum-mer concert series at the Powdermill Park Pavilion. The park has a play-ground and is a great family desti-nation. Concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Spencer Arts Council (a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council) and the Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission. Rain location for con-certs is Great Hall at Spencer Memorial Town Hall. Bringing of lawn chairs is advised. This concert is 6 PM, The Jolly Kopperschmidts: This band is a 6 piece professional Bavarian orchestra with trombone and or flutes, trum-pets, accordion, drums, and tuba. This group is own of the best German style bands around!

Sunday August 12CONCERT AT POWDERMILL

PAVILION: The Spencer Parks & Rec Commission announces it sum-mer concert series at the Powdermill Park Pavilion. The park has a play-ground and is a great family desti-nation. Concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Spencer Arts Council (a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council) and the Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission. Rain location for con-certs is Great Hall at Spencer Memorial

Town Hall. Bringing of lawn chairs is advised. This concert is 5 pm- The Bad Tickers: Close out the summer concert series with the group known as Central New England’s Go to Party Band. Whether you like country, blues, jazz, funk, or rock, the Bad Tickers will play it from the heart. If you have been to the East Brookfield fireworks, you know what a treat you are in for!

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Congregational Church, 207 Main St., Spencer has announced ECONOMY SHOP hours for January through June. Open every Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon; Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 6 to 8 p.m.; and Friday 8 a.m. to noon. Come in and see our daily specials. For information call (508) 885-2149.

Deja New: Art, Antiques, & Collectibles Vendor Marketplace open on Wednesday from 1:00 pm-7:00 pm in the St. Joseph’s Rectory building for its first season. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit “24-7 Community Partnership” which will provide funds to programs for the needy, including the Leicester Food Pantry. Open April-December.

VFW MEETING: The Rochdale VFW Post 7556 will hold their monthly busi-ness meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the post at 713 Pleasant Street, Rochdale on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: On the third Wednesday of each month, 6-7 p.m. at the Overlook Independent Living Building, fourth floor Solarium, 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The intent is to build a support system, exchange practical information, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs and concerns and to learn about community resources. Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434-2551 or [email protected] for more information. Presented by Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter, visit (800) 272-3900 or alz.org.

THRIFTY: St. Joseph-St. Pius X Parish, 759 Main St., Leicester, 508-859-8083.New 2 You Thrift Shop. Hours: Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon., Thursday 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. We have added Thursday hours.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS: Richard Sugden Library in Spencer has the following weekly programs. For more information contact the library at (508) 885-7513.

Looking for a fun and education-al activity to do with your toddler or preschooler? Come to toddler story hour at 10 a.m. and meet other par-ents, enjoy songs, stories, and activ-ities with your 18 months to 3 year old. Caregivers must remain in the room with their toddler. Preschoolers (ages 3-5) come at 11- caregivers must remain on the same floor. These are free programs but do require regis-tration which you can do when you arrive. Today’s themes are drums and rhythm.

Join us at Bouncing Babies on Wednesdays from 10-10:45 a.m. for a rollicking, good time! Meet other care-givers, share stories, songs, & rhymes. It’s for ages birth to 24 months & their caregivers. Program followed by open play time. The free Afterschool Fun program is today from 4-4:45 p.m. for children from k-grade 5.

Tune in Together on Thursdays is a music and movement program for toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers, sponsored and presented by CFCE. Meets from 11 a.m.-noon.

Paws and Pages encourages chil-dren to become better readers by sharing a book with trained therapy dogs. This program is possible because of the generosity of trainer, Barbara Laborde and her canine helper. Come between 4-4:15 p.m. on Thursdays to reserve a spot.

FREE FOR MOM & KIDS: There will be free weekly parent/child pro-grams from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays and Wednesdays at the North Brookfield Elementary School, New School Road, North. The program runs on school calendar and closes for vacation and

inclement weather according to North Brookfield School calendar. This free program is sponsored by the Spencer, Wachusett, North and East Brookfield Coordinated Family Grant in part-nership with the North Brookfield Elementary School. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. For more infor-mation, please call CFCE at (508) 885-2934 or e-mail [email protected].

SUPPER TIME: A free, community meal is held on the first Tuesday of the month at The Cross Roads Café Coffeehouse, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop Terrace, Warren. All ages are welcome. There is no cover charge; however, a love offering is accepted as a gift to the band or musician as thanks to God for their sharing of their talent and gift for the glory of God (www.emmanue-lorthodox.org).

STRE-E-E-TCH: Senior Exercises Classes are held every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rutland Community Center, Glenwood Road. Enjoy an hour of fun and exercise to music to help stay strong, fit, healthy and indepen-dent. Classes are co-ed and all are wel-come. The fee is $4 per class. For more information, call Joyce Gamache at (508) 754-2821.

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Dawn Hidenfelter to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Network, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated April 29, 2011 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 47344, Page 91, subsequently assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nom-inee for Mortgage Network, Inc., its successors and assigns by assignment recorded in said Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 53008, Page 101, subsequent-ly assigned to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment recorded in said Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 56843, Page 330, subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its indi-vidual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by assignment recorded in said Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 57358, Page 336 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM on July 20, 2018 at 114 McCormick Road, Spencer, MA, all and singular the prem-ises described in said Mortgage, to wit:A certain parcel of land situated on the comer of McCormick Road and Thompson Pond Road in Spencer, Massachusetts and being shown as Lot #11 on a Plan of Land in Spencer, Massachusetts prepared for Philip R. Stoddard and Mark Andrews and pre-pared by BryLee Civil Engineering Company and dated November 21, 1994 and recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 688, Plan 34. BEGINNING at the Southwest comer of Lot #11 on the Easterly side of McCormick Road and at a drill hole where Lot #12, Lot #11 and McCormick Road intersect; THENCE North 00° 47’ 36” along the Easterly line of McCormick Road for a distance of 182. 94 feet to a point; THENCE along a curve with a length of 21.48 feet and a radius of 11.13 feet to a point; THENCE South 70° 13’ 41” East along the Southerly line of Thompson Pond Road for a distance of 197.28 feet to a point; THENCE South 72° 05’ 47” East along the Southerly line of Thompson Pond Road for a distance of 70.10 feet to a drill hole; THENCE South 08° 35’ 12” West along the land known as Lot #10 for a distance of 208.07 feet to a point; THENCE North 66° 43’ 59” West along the land known as Lot #12 for a distance of 254.34 feet to the point of beginning. Containing an area of 1.1886 acres, more or less. BEING the same premises conveyed to Kenneth S. Porter and Linda M. Porter by deed of Robert E. O’Keefe dated January 22, 1997 and recorded with the Worcester District Registry of

Deeds on January 27, 1997 in Book 18566, Page 197.The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attor-ney’s fees and costs.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The suc-cessful bidder will be required to exe-cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any rea-son, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no fur-ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the prem-ises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys,ORLANS PCPO Box 540540Waltham, MA 02454Phone: (781) 790-780016-010117June 29, 2018July 6, 2018July 13, 2018

Town of West BrookfieldZoning Board of Appeals

A public hearing will be held on Tues-day, August 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Brookfield Town Hall, to act on an application for a Special Permit for Keith Arsenault, property owned by Keith R. Arsenault and Marie L. Arsenault, for the property located at 94 John Gilbert Road, West Brook-field. The applicant wishes to build a solar farm for off premise use. In Rural Residential District requires a special permit as per section, -3.27 Energy Generating Equipment. The public is invited to attend.Renee Adams WhiteClerkJuly 6, 2018July 13, 2018

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family CourtWorcester Probate and Family

Court225 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2200

Docket No. WO18P2131EACITATION ON PETITION FOR

FORMAL ADJUDICATIONEstate of:

Carolyn A CohenDate of Death: 06/08/2018

To all interested persons:A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Rep-resentative has been filed by Sean T Murphy of Palm Harbor FLrequesting that the Court enter a for-mal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.The Petitioner requests thatSean T Murphy of Palm Harbor FLbe appointed as Personal Representa-tive(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper-vised administration.

IMPORTANT NOTICEYou have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attor-ney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 08/07/2018.This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead-line by which you must file a written ap-pearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a time-ly written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further no-tice to you.UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC)A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the ad-ministration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the es-tate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Justice of this Court.Date: June 27, 2018

Stephanie K. Fattman,Register of ProbateJuly 13, 2018

Commonwealth of MassachusettsWorcester, SS. SUPERIOR

COURTDEPARTMENT OF THE

TRIAL COURTCIVIL ACTION

No. 18-960To Paul F. Woodis and Diann G. Ballard of Spring Hill, in the County of Hernando in the State of FloridaAND TO ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOL-DIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: Country Bank for Savings with a usual place of business in Ware, Hampshire

County, Massachusetts;claiming to be the holder of a mort-gage covering property situated on Summer Street, being numbered 103 on said street, in said North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts;given by Paul F. Woodis and Diann G. Ballard to Country Bank for Savings dated November 8, 2001 and record-ed in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book 25238, Page 275, has filed with said court a Complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry on and possession of the premises therein de-scribed and by exercise of the power of sale contained in said mortgage.If you are entitled to the benefits of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 as amended, and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said court at Worcester in said County on or before the seventh day of August, next or you may be for-ever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said Act.Witness, Judith Fabricant, Esquire, Ad-ministrative Justice of said Court, this twenty-sixth day of June 2018.

Dennis P. McManus, ClerkJuly 13, 2018

Town of SpencerConservation CommissionPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

In accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer Wetlands By-Law:Jeremy Ahearn has filed a Notice of Intent with the Spencer Conservation Commission to reconstruct a new driveway entrance, improve and mod-ify existing parking lot to convert grav-el areas to asphalt, and construct a new Stormwater management system located at 460 Main Street, Spencer, MA.Barbara Leblanc has filed a Notice of Intent with the Spencer Conservation Commission to Install a Septic Tank within the 100-ft buffer zone of Stiles Reservoir located at 7 Wilson Avenue, Spencer, MA.William Klansek has filed a Notice of Intent with the Spencer Conservation Commission to construct a single fam-ily residence within the 100-ft buffer zone of a BVW located at 1 Lake Whittemore Drive, Spencer, MA.William Klansek has filed a Notice of Intent with the Spencer Conservation Commission to construct a single fam-ily residence with the 100-ft buffer zone of a BVW located at 3 Lake Whittemore Drive, Spencer, MA.Applications can be reviewed at the Office of Development and Inspectional Services, Town Hall. A public hearing regarding these filings will be held by the Spencer Conservation Commission in McCourt Social Hall at Town Hall, 157 Main Street, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at which time all persons having an interest may be present and participate. Conservation Commission meetings open at 7:00 p.m., public hearings begin at 7:15 p.m.

Mary McLaughlinMary McLaughlin, Chairwoman

July 13, 2018

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(NAPS)A generous donor recently opened up the worlds of theater, music and history to

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has increased the extended graduation rate for youth in its program to 89 percent. Nationwide, less than 50 percent of youth in foster care earn diplomas.

Shayla, a high school junior who wants to pursue a career in theater, was over-joyed to learn about the tickets.

“I screamed. I started crying. I was on the ground hyperventilating,” she said. “I couldn’t even say thank you because I couldn’t breathe.”

The ShowThe musical would prove to be everything Shayla hoped. “The sets were beautiful, the costumes were gorgeous and the actors did an

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Broadway’s most diverse casts. The national tour for 2018 will perform in 20 cities around the country.

The play’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, cast white historical figures—includ-ing Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson—with African-American, Latino and Asian-American actors. This decision has inspired young theatergoers across the country, including Treehouse youth.

“The best part for me was that Chris, my student, could envision himself play-ing a number of amazing characters,” said Mary Iannuzzi, Treehouse Education Specialist.

The OrganizationTreehouse is based in Washington, operates statewide and provides guidance to

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forkids.org.Mary Iannuzzi gets ready for “Hamilton” with Chris, a student in Treehouse’s

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(NAPS)Fostering a child’s

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U n d e r s t a n d i n g Creativity

Often, when people think of creativity, they think of the arts, but it starts with play early in life and leads to other things as children grow. It’s through play that children begin to develop their creative muscles, whether with blocks, dolls or action figures. Beyond play, kids may find creativity in the way they play sports, clean their room, prepare their food or do their school-work.

According to experts at The Genius of Play™, a national movement to raise awareness about play’s critical role in child development and encourage more play in children’s lives, creativ-ity can help build confi-dence, flexibility, individ-uality and mental agility, and even contribute to better physical health.

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as it helps children devel-op tenacity and persever-ance, which are some of the most important skills they’ll need later in life. At the same time, parents should be aware of their

own emotions, attitudes and beliefs and be will-ing to create with their child. Many times, par-ents want their kids to “fit in” and don’t realize they’re stifling creativity.

To help ensure that creativity is part of your child’s play routine, Dr. Fisher suggests:

• Don’t focus on just the arts. Play has a key role in helping devel-

op children’s creative muscles. As children develop creativity in one area, it often extends to other areas.

• Help your kids stretch their creativi-ty muscles and yours by experimenting with many different kinds of toys and playful activi-ties. Trying new things lets kids discover what they like and explore their own talents.

• Observe and appreciate your chil-dren’s uniqueness and celebrate how they do things differently.

• There’s no better way to dry up creativity than with criticism. Try to find constructive ways to give feedback and seek ways to be positive.

• Help your child see failure through play as a learning experience, not a time to quit.

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Summer vacation presents an opportunity for students to enjoy an extended break from the classroom. While this respite from routine may be a welcome change to youngsters, teachers frequently lament that valuable educational les-sons seem to be forgotten each summer. Educators then face tougher hurdles when students return to school in the fall.

Such a phenomenon is dubbed “summer learning loss,” but it can occur during any extended break from school. Scholars have realized for some time that students’ rate of academic development declines during summer vaca-tion. Oxford Learning, a tutor-ing and education training group, offers these eye-opening statistics.

• Over the summer, students tend to lose 2.6 months of math skills and two months of read-ing skills.

• Summer learning loss can be seen in students as young as six.

• It can take up to two months from the first day of school to get students’ brain develop-ment back on course.

Summer learning loss, some-times called “brain drain,” can be prevented. Proponents of year-round schooling at The National Association for Year-Round Education recommend a more balanced school year, where summer vacation lasts only 30 days and other school breaks are lengthened. In this scenario, the school year would still last about 180 days, but without the lengthy breaks.

Parents may prefer the sta-tus quo, and those who do can take several steps to prevent summer learning loss from affecting their children.

• Encourage more reading.

Schools recommend summer reading lists, but students should also learn to read for pleasure. Research from the National Literary Trust indi-cates reading for pleasure can improve reading attainment and writing, as well as one’s general knowledge. Children can bring books to the beach that they can read between frol-icking sessions in the waves.

• Enjoy family game nights. Games can be customized to

highlight certain skills that require reinforcement. For example, math-centered games that require counting or addi-tion can strengthen gener-alized math skills. Problem-solving board games may help children become better critical thinkers.

• Make vacations education-al. Add travel to historical sites or other places of interest to help history come alive. When visiting new towns and cities,

read the placards that explain important moments in history that took place in each town or city, making sure to include some thought-provoking areas of interest on your itinerary.

• Look for science moments. Trips to the seaside, parks and much more present myr-iad opportunities to learn about science. Children can stage their own experiments with items they find in nature, such as learning about tides,

wind and water flow by sailing homemade boats.

• Teach kids through daily tasks. Barbecuing, making a cake, building a raised garden bed, seeding the lawn — each of these moments present edu-cational opportunities for par-ents who want to keep their kids’ minds sharp during sum-mer.

Children need not fall victim to summer learning loss when their days are filled with edu-

CAPTION: Reading is one of the best ways to keep young minds fresh during summer vacations.

Entertaining ways to prevent summer learning loss

(NAPS)“Westworld” on HBO.

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(NAPS)When school’s out, it’s up to par-

ents and caregivers to keep kids busy. Instead of waiting to hear the dreaded “I’m bored,” families can be prepared with fun activities to ensure children are playing and learning all vacation long.

According to experts at The Genius of PlayTM, a national movement to encourage more play in children’s lives, research shows that play is not only critical to healthy child development—it’s an important teaching tool. Through play, kids build physical skills, improve cognitive abilities, learn communi-cation and social skills, process and express emotions, and increase creativ-ity.

Meredith Sinclair, author and The Genius of Play Ambassador, suggests writing activities on popsicle sticks and placing them in a play jar to create a PLAYlist of fun ideas. Whenever chil-dren are bored or need inspiration, encourage them to select from the play jar to stir up their creativity.

To help get your PLAYlist started, Sinclair recommends the following activities:

• Grow a garden—A fun, edu-cational way to let kids get dirty is by having them start their very own veg-etable garden. They’ll love planting the seeds to watch them grow. They’ll also be learning a sense of responsibility and getting a confidence boost by being proud of what has blossomed under their care.

• Camping—No need to go far. Gather all the camping essentials, such as flashlights, sleeping bags, s’more ingredients and a pop-up tent, head to the living room or the backyard and set up camp for the night.

• Rock art—Whether used as decorations or to leave kind messages around the neighborhood, rock art is a trendy and easy craft. Have kids collect rocks of various shapes and sizes, and once the rocks are clean, use acrylic paint to decorate them.

• Make a movie—Nurture your children’s inner filmmakers by encour-aging them to create their own movie using a smartphone/tablet, some of their toys to play the characters and crafts for scenery. Once the movie is finished, gather the family and some

popcorn to have a viewing party and admire your children’s creativity.

• DIY T-shirts—Have children play clothing designer for the day. Let them personalize a T-shirt with craft supplies such as tie-dye, puff paints, sequins, iron-on patches and anything

else they might like.More play ideas, expert advice

and other play resources are avail-able at TheGeniusofPlay.org. Follow @GeniusOfPlay on Facebook and Instagram for even further play inspi-ration.

Encourage your kids to express themselves with arts and crafts when school is out.

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