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BY KEVIN FLANDERSNEWS STAFF WRITER

SPENCER — After wowing guests with his set last summer, comedi-an Bob Marley returned for more laughs last Saturday in front of a packed house at Town Hall.

All proceeds from the June 25 show will benefit the Spencer Firefighters Association, which awards a scholarship to a graduating senior from Spencer each year,

in addition to assisting with a number of other community endeavors. For the scholarship, it doesn’t matter what school a senior attends, as long as he or she is from Spencer.

Last year, a scholarship was given to a Spencer senior graduating from Tantasqua Regional High School. For kids heading off to college, every lit-tle bit helps, fire officials said.

The Spencer

Firefighters Association wished to thank Marley for making another appearance for a great cause. Hailing from Bangor, Maine, Marley is

known for sets pertaining to life in New England. He has appeared on The David Letterman Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Comedy

Central, as well as The Boondock Saints. The comedian is best known, however, for setting a new world record for the

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Aiden’s Army helps Los combat cancer

BY KEVIN FLANDERS

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NORTH BROOKFIELD — Aiden Los has already endured more medical adversity than many people will experience in their entire lifetimes — and he’s only 2 years old.

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Heart to Heart Foundation founder, Dick Fiske, Sr., presents a check to North Brookfield’s Christina Los, whose 2-year-old son Aiden has overcome the odds in his battle against cancer.

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Two-time cancer survivor Steve Morris, of West Brookfield, was in the top 10 percent in fundraising of all Pan-Mass Challenge participants last year.

Biking to find a cureBY KEVIN FLANDERSNEWS STAFF WRITER

WEST BROOKFIELD — It’s never easy for Steve Morris to train for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). There are count-less early mornings and long miles, countless aches and steep hills to

battle, but each time he hits the road for train-ing he thinks about the exciting ongoing jour-ney — and also how far he has come.

A two-time prostate cancer survivor, Morris has been cancer-free for nearly two years.

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- North Brookfield’s Christina Los, mother to 2-year-old Aiden, regard-ing the support during Aiden’s battle with cancer.

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The Leicester Concerts on the Common returns for its 26th year. Concert times are set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The project is supported in part by a grant from the Leicester Arts Council (a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council), the Leicester Savings Bank and the Fontaine Fund at Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and your donations.

The concert dates are as follows:July 13: Leicester Town Band — Our

very own treasure. We are so blessed to have this wonderful community band. Rain date is July 14.

July 20: The Tequila Amigos — Eight-piece Herb Albert/Tijuana Brass Tribute Band. It is premier Latin Music Night-super band! Rain date is July 21.

July 27: The Otters and Cruise Night — Rock n Roll fun! This band plays a mix of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s rock. Sponsored by LCAC. Rain date is July 28.

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Aug. 10: Wolverine Jazz Band — Eight-piece traditional jazz, one of the very best jazz bands found in New England. Jazz lovers do not miss this one! Rain date is Aug. 11.

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Polito signs Community Compact with West Brookfield

WEST BROOKFIELD — Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito signed a Community Compact agreement with officials from the Town of West Brookfield.

“The Commonwealth is thrilled to announce our new partnership between Massachusetts and the Town of West Brookfield,” said Polito. “We forward to working with town officials to implement all of their selected best practices.”

Community Compacts are one tool the administration is utilizing to strengthen the partnership between cities and towns and the Commonwealth. By entering a Community Compact, a community agrees to implement self-selected best practices. As part of this partnership, the Commonwealth agrees to fulfill a set of commitments and works to provide assistance for a community based on their chosen best prac-tice. Lt. Governor Polito has signed over 200 compacts with communities across the state, with many other applications pending.

Through its Compact, Ludlow will work with the Commonwealth to implement the fol-lowing best practices:

Financial Management — Review Financial Management Structure: West Brookfield seeks help designing and establishing a strong and appropriately structured finance team. The Division of Local Services’ (DLS) Technical Assistance Bureau will work with the Town to evaluate the structure and reporting relationships of its finance offices to ensure that they support accountability and a cohesive financial team process.

Housing/Economic Development — Job Creation/Retention: The Commonwealth will provide West

Brookfield with a Community Compact grant for an Economic Development Self-Assessment in order to establish baseline data and information about where to focus planning efforts for economic development.

Technology — Business Continuity: The Commonwealth will provide West Brookfield with a Community Compact grant for an IT assessment of existing IT infrastructure and recommendations for ensuring business continuity.

The Community Compact is a vol-untary, mutual agreement entered into between the Baker-Polito Administration and individual cities and towns of the Commonwealth. In a Community Compact, a community will agree to implement a best prac-tice they select from across a variety of areas. The Compact also articulates the commitments the Commonwealth will make on behalf of all communi-ties, including helping the community attain their chosen best practice.

BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER

SPENCER — Twenty years in the making, Spencer author Misty Ogert’s latest book has seen countless changes during a fascinating journey to publica-tion. From minor revisions to a major overhaul, “Amnesia at the Altar” is polished and ready for readers.

Ogert came up with the concept for the book when she was a teenager. Many years later, shortly after the birth of her second child in 2007, she wrote the entire novel — but its road to print was far from complete. A computer crash and a return to work for Ogert — not to mention the daily demands of raising children — made it difficult to

publish her book.After writing another book in 2014,

“See You Never,” Ogert made the dif-ficult decision to go back and rewrite her original book, which took about a year. And while many authors would have hurried both books to print, Ogert wanted to ensure that her storylines and characters were as captivating as possible before publication.

“Two years ago I decided to write “See You Never,” and after all the researching for that book I realized that “Amnesia at the Altar” was not long enough,” Ogert said. “I thought it should be fine but quickly realized that most novels in the romance genre should be at least 70,000 to 90,000 words.”

“Amnesia at the Altar” brings readers into an opening scene of high intrigue

and mystery, as the protagonist awakes in a hospital bed and has no idea who she is or what happened to her. She’s told that she was involved in a car acci-dent the previous day, but she has no memory of the wreck or her fiancé.

For Ogert, it means a lot to see “Amnesia at the Altar” in print after such a long and challenging road. During her latest round of revisions, she changed character names and ret-rofitted storylines.

And even though it took a while to bring the book to publication, Ogert believes that all of the work has made the plot much stronger.

“I needed to revamp the entire story to make it fit the new feel of the book. In doing so, I think I came up with an even greater version for my audience,”

Ogert added.Looking ahead, Ogert has several

projects on the horizon. Having taken a course this past year from bestselling author James Patterson on Masterclass.com, Ogert has plenty of fresh ideas for creating new plots and adding new dimensions to her literary voice. Up next, “Honey Without the Moon” will provide a continuation of a character from “Amnesia at the Altar.”

Ogert is hoping to finish her next project within the year.

“When I come up with ideas for my novels, I like to start with a question: ‘what if?’ What if I woke up in a hospital bed and didn’t know who I was? What if my life was planned out for me? What would I do?” Ogert said.

If you would like to check out Ogert’s work, her books are available on Amazon for eBooks and in paperback form. Annie’s Book Stop in Worcester and Brookfield Orchards have copies available as well, and Ogert occasion-ally sells her books at the Klem’s farm-er’s market in Spencer. She always enjoys interacting with fans and fellow authors alike.

For her next appearance, Ogert has a book signing coming up at Annie’s Book Stop on Sunday, July 10, from 2-4 p.m.

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Author Misty Ogert recently released her latest book, “Amnesia at the Altar.”

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LEICESTER — Are you looking for a great adventure without leaving the comfort of home? Children are invited to get involved in the ultimate reading experience this summer as part of the Leicester Public Library’s annual pro-gram.

By signing a summer reading con-tract, kids pledge to read six books or two hours per week. Upon taking the pledge, kids will be eligible to earn week-ly prizes and participate in an array of fun activities, in addition to seeing professional performances throughout the summer. They will also qualify for an end-of-program awards ceremony

and ice cream social to recognize their accomplishments.

The summer schedule for Leicester Library also includes several week-ly activities, including Ready, Set, Build — a Lego-inspired program on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Lunch Bunch, meanwhile, takes place on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Bring a bag lunch to munch on while listening to stories, followed by an activity (registration is requested for this event).

Moreover, Blue-ribbon Bookworms is a fun, hands-on program with different weekly crafts and activities for kids. The program is intended for students ages 7 and up; it takes place on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., and registration is required.

All of these programs run through Aug. 11 as part of the library’s summer

slate.Additionally, the Friends of the

Library remind residents that they will hold a drawing for three Kindle Fire tablets this summer. A 10-inch tablet will be given to an adult, while two 7-inch devices will be awarded as well — one to a teen and the other to a child. Library patrons will receive a drawing entry ticket for every book or audiobook borrowed from the library this summer. The drawing will take place on Aug. 25 at 4 p.m., so stop by the library this month and get reading for your chance to win.

To learn more about upcoming pro-grams and events at Leicester Library, or to register for children’s activities, call 508-892-7020 or visit www.leicester-library.org.

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EAST BROOKFIELD — In a massive undertaking, countless books at East Brookfield Public Library have been reorganized to provide guests with a far more efficient experience.

Intern Caitlin McKeon, a master’s degree program student, dedicated the community service portion of the pro-gram to giving back to her hometown library. Teaming up with Director Wendy Payette and the library staff, McKeon sorted through the entire adult

nonfiction collection and shelved the books by category.

The project lasted from February to May, and McKeon alone spent over 130 hours at the library. Guests brows-ing the nonfiction section will now see bookshelf signs identifying various top-ics, with an array of subjects includ-ed in each section. For example, the “Home” section features such subjects as gardening, cooking, and crafting, among others.

The result of the new setup will be a streamlined user experience in which guests can quickly find what they’re looking for. Gone are the days of feeling overwhelmed by the massive nonfiction section, officials said.

“I had been reading about this for over a year and was very intrigued,” Payette said. “It seemed like it could be a good fit for our library, and we are looking forward to our patrons having a much better browsing experience.”

The project never would have been possible without McKeon’s dedication, Payette added. In total, about 1,500 books were rearranged as part of the

effort. Some of the titles fell into multi-ple categories, and it wasn’t easy trying to narrow down which one fit best.

“She jumped right in and went well above and beyond [the intern-ship required hours],” Payette said of McKeon. “This is a great project for our library. It took a lot of planning and coordination to decide where every single book should go.”

For McKeon, who is pursuing a mas-ter’s degree in library information sci-ence at Boston’s Simmons College, it meant a lot to assist her hometown library. With significant experience in cataloging, the tall task of sorting through books was made a little easier.

The new setup is a hybrid that com-bines the Dewey decimal system with a bookstore-style format. Guests can use the signs on the bookshelves to locate general topics, then employ the Dewey decimal system if they want to access specific items. Essentially a library roadmap, the setup is perfect for guests looking to research a certain topic, as the improved format will guide them to all relevant titles.

“Having grown up in East Brookfield, I know the library very well and was excited to do this,” McKeon said. “I think this new hybrid system will be a great way for people to become more comfortable with finding things in the nonfiction section.”

The reorganization project is part of a larger effort to make the entire upper floor of the library more user friend-ly. Payette and her staff are currently making room for more tables to accom-modate group and individual study ses-sions, in addition to other projects.

“We have very limited space, so we need to maximize our use of it,” Payette said. “Our goal is to make the whole area more versatile.”

For more information about upcom-ing events and activities at the library, call 508-867-7928 or visit www.eastbrook-fieldlibrary.org.


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SUGAR-FREE DRINKS DAMAGE TEETH, TOO

While many people believe that sugar-free beverages do not pose a danger to teeth, the fact is sugar-free drinks and confections can be as damaging as their sugary counterparts. It is important to know that, whether or not a drink contains sugar, it is the acid in those drinks that does the damage. Sugar is linked with tooth decay because it creates plaque on the tooth enamel that bacteria digest and convert to acid, which etches away at enamel to cause decay. With this in mind, even with the sugar re-moved, drinks containing acid will also erode tooth enamel. According to a recent study, the majority of soft drinks and sports drinks cause measurable loss of tooth enamel. Brush, clean between your teeth, eat a bal-

anced diet, and schedule regular dental visits for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Do you con-sume sugar-free soft drinks? Always feel free to discuss your dental concerns with 9 W. MAIN DENTAL. We’re located at 9 West Main St., West Brookfield, where we prac-tice compassionate dentistry. You can trust the health of your teeth to our extensive training and experience. Please call 508.867.2777 to schedule an appointment.P.S. When drinking soft drinks and sports bev-

erages, look for acidic additives such as “citric acid” and “phosphoric acid” on their label of ingredients.

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East Brookfield Library Director Wendy Payette, right, and Assistant Librarian LuAnn McKeon show off the library’s newly reorganized nonfiction section.

Massive reorganization inside East Brookfield Public Library complete

Kevin Flanders photos

New “neighborhoods” within the nonfiction section at East Brookfield Library have made for a far more efficient experience.

The Travel & Leisure “neighborhood” will help one find topics such as transportation, sports, travel, recreation and languages.

GRADE 7

High Honors: Isabelle McGeachie, Alexia Wharton, Cami Zalauskas

Honors: Jamie Campbell, Christian Consiglio, Joseph Duszak, Paige Grushey, Kyla Marcustre, Paige Milkman Hector Norat Cruz, Michael Pulsifer, Summer Simpson

GRADE 8

High Honors: Gabrielle Cournoyer, Alec Norrie, Nathan Norrie, Lyndsey Schimmelpenningh

Honors: Mikayla Adams, Jagger Bulger, Henry Davidson, Devin Holmes, Annamarie Jones, Cameron Laraia, Nicholas Lareau, Cassandra McGarry, Abigail Rambelje, Hannah Schultz, Sarah Stafford

GRADE 9

High Honors: Mackenzie Allen, Lunden DeCourcy, Jessie Hevy

Honors: Nathan Gershman, Emily Gianfriddo, Logan Lalonde, Rebekah

Quilitzsch

GRADE 10

High Honors: Tabitha Earls, Efstathia Kapoukranidis, Konstantina Kapoukranidis, Cody Roberts, Emma Schultz, Alexis Westerback

Honors: Kylie Bulger, Benjamin Dupell, Faith Holmes, Kimberley McSherry, Gianna Paoletti, Tess Wozniak

GRADE 11

Honors: Abigail Gershman, Amelia Jordan, Kellen Nye, David Rumph, Tory Zalauskas

GRADE 12

High Honors: Hannah Allen, Laura Hildick

Honors: Jeremy Jesky, Kaylee Kuhne, Arianna Navedo, Hope Rudzinski, Christopher Tillotson

North Brookfield high School fourth Quarter

hoNor roll

GRADE 4

High Honors: Madison Ethier, Ayla Messier

Honors: Zachary Anderson, Madison Barnett, James Casey Jr., Logan Josti, Maddox Kennedy, Ian Mahan, Mathew Morrow, Mya Routier

GRADE 5

High Honors: Kane Barnes, Andrew Cormier, Sierra Murray, Ronald Pataky III

Honors: Zoe Anderson, Thomas Bain III, Quinn Blood, Emily Brown, Cody Chen, Lila Davidson, Steven Demarski, Grace Haight, Joshua Hunt, Timothy Paine, Marcos Pereira Jr., Kayden Rodriguez, Mackenzie St. Laurent

GRADE 6

High Honors: Paige CournoyerHonors: Haley Arguin, Alysia

Chisholm, Mason DeSimone, Danielle Iacobucci, Megan Knox, Julie Tower, Justin Tower

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GRADE 3

High Honors: Sean Alves, Phoenix Bates, Kayla Bouchard, Dylan Delage, Ryan Delage, Valerie Fanion, Jason Fournier, Lorenzo Francis, Vivian Giles, Evan Gustafson, Layla Gustin, Alexander Ngo, Coddan Nguyen, Nicole Nguyen, Jordan Patterson, Sedona Richard, Elizabeth Sosa, Cooper White

Honors: Fatimah Abdul-Akhir, Matthew Beique, Thomas Brogan, Haley Chamberlain, Alexander Colon, Jacob Cruz, Sophia Danforth, Jacob Dolimount, Katherine Dolimount, Douglas Drew, Brody Flynn, Jacqueline Gallant, Collin Harrington, Alexis Herbert, Jaden Jaillet, Lucas Johnson, Benjamin LaPointe, Dylan LaPointe, Angelina Lapomardo, Ayden Lawlor, Sadie Leclair, Jack Ledbetter, Dakota Lembo, Luke Linton, Lucas MacNevin, Olivia Madore, Annie Maynard, Madeline Milionis, Benjamin Millgate, Dominic Moody, Michael O’Connor, James O’Neal, Shayla Orodi, Kadienne Patterson, Tyler Pierce, Lucas Ricarte, Brendan Salek, Nya Santana, Shawn Sheldon, Ella Smith, Jayden Smith, Taylor Waterman, Shawn Wells, Maeve Whittemore, Justin Witkowski

GRADE 4

High Honors: Jacob Altman, Molly Baker, Allie Blair, Chloe Bouchard, Hannah Collette, Michelle Dacri, Matthew Direnzo, Vladimir Kenney, Peyton Knott, Meghan Le, Charolette Libby-Toler, Madeline LoVerme, Jasmine Ngo, Jayla O’Neal, Anna Painter, William Panepinto, Elizabeth Price, Jackson Ricarte, Kharine Rivera, Samara Rodas, Adam Skoglund, Julia

Soden, James Sweeney, Grace WilsonHonors: Daniel Beltran, Mya Benoit,

Caden Birtz, Shawn Bloniasz, Andrew Boisvert, Jack Brady, Michael Bugbee, Grace Bujak, Anna Caforio, Kiara Cavanagh, Owen Collette, Michael Connly, Sadie Connery, Diego Cruz, Reilly Cyr, Ashlyn Deary, Dominic DiLiddo, Lilith Field, Michael Gerber, Mason Griffiths, Patrick Harrington, Niklaus Hellstrom, Jasmine Hunter, Zachary Jackson, Hunter Jubinville, Hannah Kularski, Abbi Lane, Chloe LaPierre, Ethan Le, Joe Leatham, Leianna Lupien, Logan Mandella, Morgan Maxwell, Emily Mayotte, Jessica McCarthy, Lexie McLeod, Cody Melvin, Thomas Moore, Jillian Morrison, Kevin Moss, Austin Muturi, Vincent Nguyen, Nora Oliver, Eric Ortiz, Sophia Osborn, Jacob Ouellette, Gregory Pappas, Jr., Haleigh Parkinson, Logan Potter, Gabrielle Pietri, Kyle Rice, Amandah Rivera, Paige Robidoux, William Sawicki, Gabrielle Stuart, Owen Underwood, Korey Wood

GRADE 5

High Honors: Sofia Acero, Ayden Beique, Jonathon Beford, Abigail Bernabei, Danielle Birchett, Ayva Connor, James Cosper, Ryan Davis, Cole Delage, Nikolas Gillaspie, Nakita Grammatic, Annalisa Hair, Tyler Herron, Eleanor Hills, Annie Hunt, Deven Kularski, Molly Ledbetter, Jaedyn Levine, Ariana Levitan, Derek Mahoney, Stephen Matavao, Jacob McGrail, Jason Milgate, Victor Moisan, Lily Peterson, Erick Portillo-Munoz, Emmelia Shippey, Yenaila Torres-Cheung, Samuel Witkowski

Honors: Olivia Beltran, Dakota Boulay, Jack Bullock, Kona Burritt, Kathy Cai, Jonathan Dahlgren, Abby Doku, Nina Dykas, Joely Fontaine, Sophia Gallati, Mitchel Giggey, Olyvia Gustafson, Illianna Hicks, Lianna Jennings, Anthony Kobel, Izabella Kulla, Hailey Lazarevic, Sean Le,

Kyle Leger, Kelton Leveillee, Juliana Linehan, Braydyn Mercier, Sean Moon, Kathleen O’Brien, Sean O’Doherty, Brier Pederson, Deegan Powers, Grace Reinke, Jillian Rose, Ana Ruggieri, Adrianna Sliwoski, Haley Soden, Jake Traniello, Tiffany White, Jacob Whitworth, Ryan Zeena

CLASSROOM CORNER

Richard Sugden Library• July 11: All toddlers and pre-K kids

and their families are invited to start the summer off with a delightful music and movement program with Deb Hudgins! Get ready to move, dance, and laugh with all your friends! This program meets in the community room of the Richard Sugden Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

• July 13: Everyone entering grades K-9 are invited to be wowed by the world of butterflies at the Richard Sugden Library’s summer kick-off at 3:00. The Butterfly Man will dazzle you with his knowledge and provide you with the opportunity to create a tie dyed shirt. You can purchase a shirt to tie dye for $4.00 at the event, or bring your own 100 percent cotton shirt or pillowcase to dye! You can sign up for summer read-ing at the same time!

• July 18: Teens, (entering grade 6-9) come design and create a miniature golf course for the Richard Sugden Library. Then challenge each other to a game

• July 19: Looking for a fun activity to do with your toddler? Come to tod-dler story hour at the Richard Sugden Library and meet other parents, enjoy songs, movements, stories, and activ-ities with your toddler! This group is for toddlers aged 18 months-3 years. Caregivers must remain in the room with their toddler. Note: The first 15 toddlers to arrive will be welcomed into class that day. If we are full, try again next week. We’d love to have you attend! This week’s theme: Obstacle Course

Bubbles! This is an interactive LSTA grant funded STEAM preschool pro-gram for 3-5 year olds. It’s at the Richard Sugden Library community room from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This program is coming from the Acton Children’s Museum and does require pre registration as the spaces are limited. Call the library at 508-885-7513 or email [email protected].

• July 20: Make and play mini-sports at the Richard Sugden library. There are two sessions, one at 2 p.m. for grades 1-3 and one at 3 p.m. for grades 4-5.

• July 21: Lego Club Drop on by to build fantastic creations out of Legos. We provide the Legos--you provide the imagination. Meets from 6:00-6:45 at the Richard Sugden Library for kids going into Kindergarten through grade 6.

North Brookfield Schools Reunion

NORTH BROOKFIELD — The annual North Brookfield Schools reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Time Out in North Brookfield.

Set for 6 p.m., the event will allow anyone who went to a school in North Brookfield to reconnect. Last year, over 100 people attended the event, some from as far away as Florida.

The cost is $5 per person, and guests are invited to bring a finger food to share. For more information, or offer to volunteer at the event, call Pam Wetherell Woodbury at 508-885-7016. You can also send an email [email protected].

Merriam-Gilbert Public Library

WEST BROOKFIELD — Ongoing: Knitting Group, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

• Now through Thursday, July 28: New Art Exhibit: “Bee Dreams” featur-ing longtime local resident, Dorothy Benedict & her tapestries of rivers & fields in the Brookfields. All are crafted from wool from her sheep & dyed with natural extracts from plants which bees visit on a regular basis on her farm.

Merrick Public Library• Harmonious Happenings:

Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-School Music Time with Ms. Renee. Free snack and juice served. No sign-up. Funded by the Jeppson Memorial Fund for Brookfield, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and the Friends of the Library. Snack donations are always appreciated.

• For Adults: Fridays at 3 p.m. Free home delivery and pick-up of library materials for anyone housebound. This free service may be long or short term. This service is sponsored by the Friends of the Library — call for more information.

Haston Public LibraryNORTH BROOKFIELD — Haston

Public Library’s summer reading pro-gram, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!”

runs through Saturday, Aug. 13. The program is open to children from pre-school age through 6th grade. Children will receive reading logs, bookmarks and certificates of achievement, as well as weekly prizes when reading levels are achieved. Special prizes, including two tickets to the “Big E” in Springfield, Sept. 16-Oct. 2, will be awarded by draw-ing from a pool of names of children who read at least one book during the Summer Reading Program.

A highlight of the program will be a performance by two-time Parents’ Choice Award-winning recording art-ist, Roger Tincknell, who will perform for the children on Wednesday, July 27, from 3-4 p.m. Other highlights of the summer include two programs for the pre-school set. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 1-2 p.m. Jessica Garneau of the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant program will present “Kindergarten, Here I Come!” for chil-dren who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall. Stories, music and move-ment games will celebrate the “big first day” for these budding students.

On Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 10-11 a.m. Jessica will bring the very popu-lar “Read, Play, Build” program to the library. This program is meant for 2-5 year olds and includes a story time on the theme of construction, followed by time for the children to build their own structures, using their imaginations and many types of materials.

Come in and sign up for the Summer Reading Program any time during library hours. Call 508-867-0208 for more information.

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Reaching 12,000 households in Spencer, Leicester &

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ElEmEntary schoolfourth QuartEr

honor roll

GRADE 4

High Honors: Madison Ethier, Ayla MessierHonors: Zachary Anderson, Madison Barnett, James Casey

Jr., Logan Josti, Maddox Kennedy, Ian Mahan, Mathew Morrow, Mya Routier

GRADE 5

High Honors: Kane Barnes, Andrew Cormier, Sierra Murray, Ronald Pataky III

Honors: Zoe Anderson, Thomas Bain III, Quinn Blood, Emily Brown, Cody Chen, Lila Davidson, Steven Demarski, Grace Haight, Joshua Hunt, Timothy Paine, Marcos Pereira Jr., Kayden Rodriguez, Mackenzie St. Laurent

GRADE 6

High Honors: Paige CournoyerHonors: Haley Arguin, Alysia Chisholm, Mason DeSimone,

Danielle Iacobucci, Megan Knox, Julie Tower, Justin Tower

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fourth QuartEr honor rollGRADE 7

Highest Honors: Henry Cipro, Brynna Davis, Nina Ellison, Andrew Gustavson, Brandon Jarzabski, Matthew Jolie, Emma Leaning, Johnathan Marcucci, Katelyn Mills, Ian Morrell, Emma O’Coin, Theodora Onwubueke, William Pieczynski, John Quinn, Jill Reardon, Morgan Smith, Phoebe Thomas, Rebecca Turley

Honors: Amber Afton, Paige Alexander, Amber Almeida, Loralei Arndt, Michael Austin, Philip Baldwin, Zachary Beaudoin, William Beaumont, Jacob Belanger, Ethan Bergeron, Joseph Berthiaume, Madison Berthiaume, Erik Biedrzycki, Liam Blanchard, Jason Bolte, Kaitlyn Boone, Daniel Bourget, Jackson Boyd, Christina Calianga, Alexis Carson, Jordan Clark, Taylor Conerly, Sophia Cook, Ashley Cooper, Kara Corriveau, Kassidy Cousineau, Mitchell Curboy, Riley Curving, Kamdyn Davis, Ava DeBruin, Carol DeRose, Ethan Eroh, Spencer Fancy, Grace Farland, Courtney Farrell, Mason Faugno, Emma Foley, Nathaniel Fournier, Colleen Frank, Bryan Gara, Megan Genaway, Adrianna Gidopoulos, Tristan Gilmore, Lauren Glennon, Mary Godek, Jillian Goyette, Madison Griffin, Ethan Haddad, Tyler Hall, Allison Henry, Olivia Hood, Nathan Hoy, Isabella Huckins, Cooper Hurt, Macy Jensen, Regan Jones, Aidan Kenneway, Ethan Kenyon, Logan Kingman, Alexa Knight, Kassandra Knight, Manhattan Kulesza, Nicholas Laflamme, Alyson Langlois, Simone Laplante, Cameron Larcheveque, Seann Lauritsen, Sydney Leanna, Juliana Learned, Nathan Lennon, Abel Lidonde, Tyler Locke, Michael Lucas, Brianna Lucier, Brooke Macey, Rebecca Mahon, Ryan Malone, Ryan Manners, Ainsley Maus, Quinn McHugh, Liberty Meisl, Lorenzo Mercado, Brendan Metz, Gavin Miller, April Mortimer, Alexandra Mrotek, Immanuel Pabon, Allison Parker, Michael Peloza, Victoria Perry, Brianna Phylis, Marcus Przybycien, Evan Raymond, Stella Reilly, Alyssa Renaud, Olivia Rizzo, Olivia Roy, Abigail Ruggieri, Rebecca Schultz, Jason Snyder, Logan Talbot, Savanna Tatro, Melissa Williams, Benjamin Wohlhueter, Grace Yutzler

GRADE 8

Highest Honors: Gabriella Berube, Caitlin Bilodeau, Tiana Brantley, Serena Chiasson, Jennifer Collins, Michael Crosby, Jackson Dietz, Megan Frisella, Lyndsey Gamache, Aleksandra Jedrzejczyk, Jillian Johnson, Amber Lataille, Liam Noonan, Katlyn Shonak, Annika Terry, Cole Warren, Gianna Wyatt

Honors: Ethan Ahearn, Emma Aldenberg, Grace Austin, Maxwell Ballou, Lindsey Barone, Lillian Barry, Payton Barry, Alexander Becker, Abigail Bedus, Taylor Biron, Danielle Blodgett, Lydia Boland, Ryan Bonja, Kyle Boone, Maeve Brennan, Andrew Briere, Joslyn Bronner, Emma Bullock, Abigail Cantwell, Meghan Caplette, Carly Cave, Jenna Christianson, Ava Cooper, Carter Cooper, Elias Currier, Michael Distefano, Nathan Eliason, Addison Ellithorpe, Alaina Fitzpatrick, Rachel Flamand, Elizabeth Flandreau, Kylee Fortuna, Gillian Gaboury, Noah Galonek, Brooke Gebo, Olivia George, Liam Gore, Jonah Green, Morgan Hammond, Julia Howard, Kylee Inthirath, Katherine Jones, Jack Lafond, Jessica LaFrance, Jordan Lapierre, Shane Lawrence, Katherine LeBrun, Alyson Locke, Hailey Magierowski, Erin McCarthy, Katherine McGlinchy, Julio Mercado, Cody Miarecki, Kathryn Morrill, Gavin Morris, Margaret Noonan, Salvatore Novak, Casey Novelline, Kylie O’Connor, Clyde Ochieng, Adon Osimo, Rebecca Pano, Rose Pecci, Alexis Plumley, Griffin Polga, Mikayla Raymond, Brian Riel, Parker Riley, Savannah Russell, Molly Ryan, Jordan Smith, Timothy Taudel, Emma Thompson, Kai von Bleicken, Eva Wengender, Grace Wilbur, Abigail Zahr

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longest continuous stand-up routine in 2010 — a record that stood until 2013.

For fire officials, the comedy show has become a great way to raise money for a number of projects. The firefight-ers association has used past funds to purchase playground equipment, sponsor Little League teams, and support stu-dents and families in a variety of other ways. Moving forward, Chief Robert Parsons has said he would like to eventual-ly see a memorial created for a fallen firefighter and police officer who died while serving Spencer.

GWCF HONORS TARENTINO

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation recently announced that it has awarded two grants to the Leicester and Auburn Police Departments in honor of fallen Auburn patrolman, Ronald Tarentino, who was killed in the line of duty on May 22. Tarentino served the Auburn Police Department for two years; previously, he served on the Leicester force for seven years.

The grants were award-ed as part of an overall $37,900 package that will benefit multiple organi-zations in Leicester. The following organizations also received grants from the Leicester Savings Bank Fund managed by the GWCF:

Audio Journal Leicester Council on

Aging Leicester Harvest Fair Leicester Summer

Concert Series MA Audubon Society Science from Scientists Senior Citizens Club St. Joseph/St. Pius X:

Leicester Food Pantry

SUMMER SESSIONS

Looking for a fun sum-mertime activity? Look no further than Spencer’s Richard Sugden Library, which has a busy sum-mer slate:

July 11: All toddlers and pre-K kids and their families are invited to start the summer off with a music and move-ment program with Deb Hudgins. Get ready to move, dance, and laugh

with all your friends. This program meets in the library community room from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

July 13: Students enter-ing grades K-9 are invit-ed to be wowed by the world of butterflies at the library’s summer kick-off at 3 p.m. The “Butterfly Man” will dazzle you with his knowledge and pro-vide you with an oppor-tunity to create a tie-dye shirt. You can purchase a shirt to tie-dye for $4 at the event, or bring your

own 100% cotton shirt or pillowcase to dye.

July 18: Teens are invit-ed to stop in and design a miniature golf course for the library. Then challenge each other to a game.

July 20: Make and play mini-sports at the library. There are two sessions (2 p.m. for stu-dents in grades 1-3 and 3 p.m. for grades 4-5).

July 21: Stop by to build creations out of Legos. The library provides the Legos, and kids provide

the imagination. The group meets from 6-6:45 p.m. and is available for kids in grades K-6.


But Aiden and his family haven’t been alone during their battle with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer. Thanks to the support of the Heart to Heart Foundation and countless other generous indi-viduals and organizations — collectively known as Aiden’s Army — the Los family contin-ues to combat an unimaginable affliction.

Last Wednesday, June 29, Heart to Heart Foundation founder Dick Fiske, Sr., pre-sented a second check to the Los family after visiting Aiden last fall. The foundation has been assisting the families of sick children for over 20 years, and Fiske is always inspired by the courage and determination of kids stricken with diseases.

When Fiske first met little

Aiden, the Los family was embarking upon a long and dark road. Diagnosed with a malignant rhabdoid tumor in his kidney when he was just 18 months old, Aiden has since undergone eight cycles of che-motherapy and 11 treatments of radiation, in addition to the removal of his left kidney. It’s been an indescribably chal-lenging road for the Los family, but they haven’t traveled it on their own.

“Dick contacted us from the beginning, and his check helped us tremendously,” said Aiden’s mother, Christina Los, whose husband, Aaron, is a firefighter in East Brookfield. “The support from the com-munity has been amazing — from the fire department, to the Heart to Heart Foundation and Cops for Kids, to everyone else who has assisted us. We had Aiden’s Army behind us every day.”

Upon visiting the Los’ new home in North Brookfield last Wednesday, Fiske was thrilled to see how much progress Aiden has made. He’s been steadily improving since his last procedure, and doctors will monitor him frequently until he is 5 years old to ensure that no additional problems arise.

Fiske hopes Aiden will be yet another inspirational story of success — a child his foundation assisted during an eventual triumph over disease. Many of the children he helped through the years are now teenagers and adults — and they return to his fundraising events each year to give back to the foundation that gave so much to them.

“My greatest love is helping children. When they’re happy, I’m happy,” said Fiske, whose organization has raised over $216,000 since its inception. “I thank the many residents and

merchants who send checks to help children. It means a lot to be able to see how each kid is doing and see if they need more help down the line.”

Added Christina Los, “Heart to Heart is a wonderful orga-nization that helps so many kids.”

Looking ahead, Fiske is excited for two of his largest annual fundraising events. The first is the Heart to Heart Foundation’s eighth annu-al poker run, which will take place on Aug. 6 at Charlton Beagle Club (103 Bond Road, Charlton). Held in memory of Kevin Madore, proceeds from the event will benefit people fighting cancer.

The cost for this motorcycle event is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger. Cars are wel-come as well, and there will be food, music and raffles. Registration is from 9-10:30 a.m.

About a week later, on Aug. 14, the Heart to Heart Foundation will present its 21st annual Fun Day on the Common. Set for 12-5 p.m. on the North Brookfield Town Common, all proceeds from the event will benefit children with major health-related adversi-ties.

The Otters will provide musi-cal entertainment, as well as the Korn Kob Band and other performers. A $10 chicken bar-beque dinner will take place from 12:30-1:30, and a raffle will be held as well.

If you are interested in help-ing during the setup process for this event, or to learn more about the program, call Fiske at 508-867-6283.


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Courtesy photos

Comedian Bob Marley with members of the Spencer Firefighters Association before his show at Town Hall.

The crowd is all laughs during Bob Marley’s performance.

Comedian Bob Marley per-forms.

The Spencer Firefighters Association, which awards a scholarship to a graduating senior from Spencer, recently hosted comedian Bob Marley at Town Hall.


Next week, we observe the 4th of July with spar-klers, picnics and parades. And living in a country that offers so much

freedom, we have a lot to celebrate. But on a more personal level, you may still be working toward another type of independence – financial independence. What can you do to speed your progress toward this goal?

Here are some ideas to think about:Free yourself from excessive fear.

As an investor, it’s not hard to find something to fear. Oil prices, interest rates, political squabbles, even natural disasters – at any given time, each of these factors (and many more) might be blamed for volatility in the finan-cial markets. In response, many people take a “time out” from investing. Don’t let fear hold you back. It takes disci-pline and some mental toughness to stay invested in all economic environ-ments, but if you’re constantly jumping in and out of the market, you’re almost guaranteed to miss out on the kind of continuity and opportunities you need to move toward your financial freedom.

Liberate your investments’ growth potential. Many investors avoid invest-ing too aggressively, wishing to lower their risk level. And that’s certainly not a bad idea. On the other hand, you can easily slip into investing too “safely” by keeping the bulk of your portfolio in investments that protect your principal but offer so little in the way of return that they may not even keep up with inflation. So, try to always maintain a reasonable percentage of growth-orient-ed vehicles in your portfolio. The exact amount may depend on your age and tolerance for risk, but at virtually every stage of your life, you need some growth potential.

Avoid the tyranny of debt. It’s not easy to stay out of debt. But carry-ing a heavy debt load is truly a bur-den – you’re not only concerned about making the payments, but you’re also depriving yourself of dollars that could be used to invest for your future. Try to do everything you can to live within your means and avoid racking up more debt than is necessary. And when you do whittle down your debts, put that “found” money to work. The more you put in your investment portfolio, the more opportunities you have to reach your objectives.

Free your thinking about the future. Here’s another roadblock on your jour-ney toward financial independence: short-term thinking. Instead of seek-ing quick gains (which are notorious-ly hard to achieve), strive for steady growth. Instead of reacting to the news of the day by making impulsive moves, chart a long-term strategy that’s appro-priate for your needs, and stick to it. Instead of focusing on the losses you might see on one month’s investment statement, look back over the progress you’ve made over the last five or 10 years. In short, worry less about today – and plan for tomorrow.

It will take a lot of time, effort and patience to ultimately achieve your own Financial Independence Day. But once you do, you’ll have reason to rejoice – and you won’t even need the fireworks.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or [email protected].

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How can you declare your

financial independence?From the

archivesLet me start out this column with a

disclaimer. I am away on vacation this week, so I was not able to produce a new column for you all. I know, I can hear the weeping and gnashing of teeth over this sad news as you read this — but fear not, dear reader, as I have plunged into the vast archives of my prolific column library and fished out a nice little gem from almost exactly five years ago (July 1, 2011), looking back on my high school graduation in 2001.

I thought it would be especially fun because as many times as I say the phrase “10 years,” that number is now “15 years” today. Time sure does fly!

Anyway, enjoy this blast from the past, and I’ll be back with a new, fresh column next week! Until then!

Ten years.I know that for a lot of our readers out

there, a decade of anything is “no big deal” — 10 years married, 10 years at a job, 10-year-old kids — but for some rea-son, I can’t get over the fact that 10 years have passed this week since I walked the stage at my alma mater and picked up my high school diploma.

As I stood and cheered on the Class of 2011 at Woodstock Academy Sunday, June 26, I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. Little did I know that 10 years later, not only would I still be around, but I would work in an office within a 30-second drive from the school, be married for

a l m o s t f o u r y e a r s now, and yes, even have a c h i l d on the way — it s e e m s s u r r e a l to think

about my 17-year-old self on that very ball field hearing my name announced over the loud speaker, nervously walk-ing, praying to God that I don’t trip over my gown or drop my mortarboard (I’ve done clumsier things since — but maybe I’ll save that column for a rainy day).

I know that when put into perspective, 10 years out of high school is chump change, as I was reminded by a friend when I put my thoughts on Facebook Sunday (she politely reminded me that she had been out 24 years!). Even at a graduation party — one of the three I attended last weekend — I proceeded to share my “10-year” tale, only to be reminded that some there had graduat-ed as far back as the World War II era.

Maybe it was just the familiar sur-roundings that made me feel so reflec-tive. After all, I had spent four awkward, fun, exciting and interesting years at the Academy, years I’ll never forget. I’ve lost touch with a lot of friends from high school, as we all do. We all go off and do our own thing — some travel the world, some move to the opposite side of the country, and some, like me, stick around, content with the place I’ve called home for so long.

Maybe it’s the fact that I know so much has happened in my life since that day in early summer 2001. Standing there in my cap and gown, little did I know that our world would change for-ever only eight weeks later on Sept. 11, 2001. Little did I know that after break-ing up with my then-girlfriend, I would reconnect with her in 2006 and eventu-ally marry her in 2007. Little did I know that only four years later, I would lose my younger brother in a car accident.

It’s been a long 10 years, but it feels like it has flown by.

I had several personal connections to the Class of 2011 — a few former youth group kids I’ve watched grow up, and even a “little sister” whom I won’t embarass by naming in this column, but I can remember holding her as a one-week old baby ... and now she’s a college student.

Talk about feeling old.So on Sunday, for a few hours in the

hot sun, I relived my high school days, and I realized, looking back, those years prepared me well for the 10 years I have been out in the “real world.”

We’ll see how I’m doing in 2021.Adam Minor may be reached at 508-

909-4130, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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As we officially head into barbecue season, outdoor chefs everywhere are gearing up for a creative season of grilling. In fact, recent sun filled summer days have inspired more than a few impromptu backyard sup-pers. Whether you prefer the flavor of cooking over hot coals, or the convenience of gas grilling, the following reci-pes for rubs, glazes and marinades are just right for eager cooks who can’t wait to “fire up the grill.”

***All Purpose Barbecue Dry Rub for

Chicken — Be sure to apply this rub to dry chicken for superior flavor.

Ingredients: one quarter cup papri-ka; two tablespoons granulated gar-lic; two tablespoons granulated onion; two teaspoons peppercorns; one tea-spoon dry mustard; one teaspoon chili powder; two tablespoons cumin seed, toasted; three tablespoons coriander seed, toasted; one quarter cup kosher salt; one quarter cup light brown sugar; chicken pieces.

Directions: Combine all ingre-dients and mix very well. Rub on chicken directly or coat in a plastic storage bag. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

*** Classic BBQ Sizzling Sauce — This

old fashioned sauce has been a favor-ite for decades. Best of all, it’s made with common kitchen ingredients.

Ingredients: One cup condensed Tomato Soup; one quarter cup vin-egar; one quarter cup vegetable oil; two tablespoons packed brown sugar; one tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; one teaspoon garlic powder; one eighth teaspoon hot sauce (optional) Directions: In small bowl, combine soup, vinegar, oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and hot sauce; set aside. Use sauce to baste ribs, chicken, hamburgers or steak during broiling or grill-ing. Makes about 1 1/3 cups sauce

***Onion Barbecue Glaze — If you like

onion flavor, this glaze is the perfect mix of sweet and salty with an oniony edge.

Ingredients: one envelope Lipton onion soup mix; three quarters of a cup of chili sauce; two table-spoons vinegar; one (12 oz.) jar peach or apricot preserves Directions: In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Use as a glaze on spare ribs, chops, kabobs, steaks, burgers and chicken. Just brush on during last half of cooking. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

***Sugar Free,

Low Carb BBQ Sauce — Low carb diets often translate into bland cookout foods. Not any-more! You can boost up your

BBQ flavor with this homemade sauce that is low carb and delicious. Make up a batch and store it in the refrig-erator.

Ingredients: 2 strips of thick bacon, chopped fine; 1 small onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 tea-spoon garlic powder; 1 small can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 can (12 oz) diet (sugar-free) cola - Splenda-sweetened preferred; 1/4 cup no sugar added ketchup; 3 T mustard; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch ground cloves; Hot sauce to taste

Directions: Fry and drain bacon; Add the onion and cook over medium until soft, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic at this point if you’re using fresh and stir it for half a minute or so. Add the rest of the ingredients, plus about half a cup of water. Stir well. Allow to simmer or a half hour to marry flavors (sauce will cook down). Season to taste.

The recipe makes approximately 10 servings of 1/4 cup each. Each serving has about 3.5 grams of carbohydrate plus 1 gram of fiber.

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Happy Father’s Day, Finale

How much should I spend on a home?

To conclude my three-part Father’s Day dedication…

I was able to ask my husband the same questions I asked my father. Here is what he had to say:

What is the best thing about being a dad?

The best part is watch my children grow up. Seeing their own personalities develop and all the little cute things they do. But most of all the little “I love you’s” that I get every day.

What is the hardest thing?The hardest thing is trying

to balance time between work and family time. I feel like I could spend forever playing with them and teaching them about life. So tearing myself away is way more difficult than I ever let on.

What were you most excited about when you found out you were going to be a dad?

I was most excited about

being the one that my chil-dren look up to. I love being a role model for them. Showing them that there is a time for everything from working hard to tickling each other until our cheeks are sore.

What scared you the most?Teenage years. They still ter-

rify me. The reason it scares me is because they are now mini adults with less experience and more freedom to make choices and mistakes. I was a teenager and somehow survived a lot of bad choices. I know some of them will be repeated by my children, but hopefully I have given them enough guidance to avoid the major pitfalls.

What advice would you give

to any new dads out there?

A l w a y s remember to be patient. Take the extra time to have the long heart to heart conversa-tions as they grow up, while still tak-ing the time to lis-

ten and try to put yourself in their shoes and remember that they are still young. Each time you make sure you are being a role model and have these con-versations you are investing in their future.

Don’t sweat the small things, they will work themselves out. Remember that your anger, frustration, anxiety and other feelings will be adopted and mimicked by your chil-dren. They learn so much by watching you, so always put your best foot forward, be hon-

est and don’t force them to be like you. If you act like a role model they will choose to be like you anyways.

Don’t forget to show them and tell them how much you care. This will help them have a ton of self-esteem and confi-dence in themselves. And con-fident children are more suc-cessful and ambitious. It takes a real man to show their feeling and emotions to their children and be an example of how to handle them. If you fly off the handle and freak out…they will too. If it is too much you will alienate them and make them fearful. Once the fear is there they may shut off and not want to communicate. Once that happens they start looking elsewhere for advice, and that is not always a good place.

So basically, do your best to be the very best person you can, and don’t beat yourself

up if you fail. They have never been a person before they were born, but you have also never been a father. Forgiveness is huge for everyone. Make sure you forgive them and yourself. This is not a failure, it is an opportunity to grow and learn.

Just be yourself and get as much sleep as possible when you can.

Please write in and share your thoughts!

As always, take what you want from what we discuss as advice or information, share with me your favorite tip or recipe and join me on our next edition of “Mom in Motion”.

Email me your thoughts and tips at [email protected].

When we sit down at the bank to get preap-proved for a loan they don’t look at every bill that we have. We need to look at things like our spending habits. Are we spending $1,000 a month at restau-rants? I’m not judging that habit, but you do have to make a decision on what to spend your money on by creating a budget and see how much you have available for housing. You could stop

going to restaurants and buy a 200K house for the same amount. Maybe it’s not restaurants but it is easy to spend $1,000 a month on daycare, which also will take a big bite

out of your income. Just because the bank will approve you for a loan does not mean that is the amount you should spend.

One of our biggest challenges going for-ward is the next gener-ation’s ability to buy a home with the money

left over after paying student loans. The aver-age student loan debt is over $37,000 and the aver-age monthly payment is around $350, which

translates to about 80K in buying power. Whether the loan you take out utilizes the student loan debt when calculating your ability to buy a home is not as important as whether you have the money left over to pay the mortgage after pay-ing this hefty bill. If you can take the extra money you are saving now for a home and pay off some of the bills like a car pay-ment and student loans, this will give you sig-

nificantly more buying power.

When you are looking to buy a home calculate all your monthly expens-es and make sure you have 3-6 month’s reserves in the bank as well as a monthly budget for antic-ipated repairs on the house. This is one thing I don’t think most first-time buyers think about. What if the furnace goes in the first month of own-ership, can you go ahead and pay for a new one or

do you have to put it on a credit card at 18-percent interest? I have stated in past articles that I am a huge proponent of home ownership and the gap in the wealth of homeown-ers compared to renters is huge. However, make sure you are in a position to weather some poten-tial big repairs before taking the leap into the American Dream of home ownership so it doesn’t become a nightmare.

JILL ROUSEYjill@

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News Briefs

Country Bank awards $30K in scholarships to local students

WARE — Officials at Country Bank are pleased to announce the presenta-tion of 15 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each, to area high school seniors. The newly formed Country Bank for Higher Education Scholarship was offered to graduating students within the region. The recipients needed to demonstrate a commitment to their communities through volunteerism and leadership by submitting an essay outlining their experiences.

“We are so pleased with the response we received for our new scholarship format,” stated Shelley Regin, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Country Bank. “Each applicant had a unique perspective on their involvement in helping others, from taking the lead on building a playground, feeding the homeless on Christmas Eve and developing a summer STEM program for under privileged kids. We were so inspired by the great work these stu-dents are doing in their communities and how they are making a difference in the lives of others.”

Congratulations to the following stu-dents on achieving this award:

• Lily White, Auburn High School• Patrick O’Brien, Queen of Heaven

Academy• Dong Liang Dzindolet, Leicester

High School• Caleb Carr, MA Academy of Math

& Science• Sarah Springer, Minnechaug

Regional High School• Alexander Reed, Palmer High School• Olivia Murray, Palmer High School• Serena Sandoval, Palmer High

School• Alexis Nason, Quaboag Regional

High School• Riley Mucha, Quaboag Regional

High School• Brittany Como, Shepherd Hill

Regional High School• Emily Rusack, Shepherd Hill

Regional High School• Olivia Kiritsis, Shepherd Hill

Regional High School• Kyle Hill, Ware High School• Sadie Simons, Ware High School

Gobi advocates for environmental pro-grams in Senate budget

BOSTON — Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) has announced a multitude of environmental initiatives she was successful in advocating for in the FY17 Senate budget.

Gobi filed amendments supporting Buy Local initiatives, the statewide 4-H program, the Farm to School project and Apiary inspections that were all adopted by the Senate.

“Massachusetts has always been a leader in sustainability and must con-

tinue to do so,” said Gobi. “I was proud to advocate for these important envi-ronmental initiatives, but there is much more that needs to be done to preserve the incredible natural resources and that Massachusetts offers.”

Gobi was successful in securing $300,000 for Buy Local initiatives in west-ern, central, northeastern and southern Massachusetts. With over 7,755 farms and with generated sales over $492 million, Massachusetts farms play an important role in the Massachusetts economy. Buy Local campaigns play an important role in connecting farms to consumers and boosting this indus-try, while increasing access to locally grown, healthy foods.

The Farm to School project also received support from the Senate. $120,000 was approved to facilitate sustainable purchasing relationships between local institutions and local farms, promote local food and agricul-ture education for students and support state, regional and national networking of farm to school practitioners.

Gobi was also able to advocate for funding for Massachusetts 4-H, a youth development program for young people ages 5 through 18. 4-H members meet with mentors and complete environ-mental projects, learning vital leader-ship and team skills.

The differing versions of the Senate and House budget will now be nego-

tiated by the six-member conference committee, after which it will be sent to Governor Baker’s desk.

Gobi, Senate pass Lyme disease coverage budget amendment

BOSTON — Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) has announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed a budget amendment providing long-term cover-age for Lyme disease treatment.

There were 5,050 new reported cases of Lyme disease in Massachusetts in 2012, the highest incidence rate in Massachusetts history.

“As cases of Lyme disease balloon statewide, we need to do everything we can to make sure Massachusetts residents are provided with proper cov-erage for the treatment they need,” said Gobi. “I was happy to work with my col-leagues on this important initiative.”

Lyme disease is the largest vec-tor-borne disease in the United States, affecting more individuals than Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and the West Nile virus combined. Often misdiag-nosed because symptoms are similar to the flu, sufferers of Lyme disease can suffer long term, chronic symptoms,

including rash, fever, chills, body aches, joint pain and neurological problems.

The legislation requires all private insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover Lyme disease testing and proper treatment. Currently insurance com-panies restrict coverage to 28 days, which leaves some patients paying thousands of dollars out of pocket. The cost to insurance premiums would be negligible. According to the state Cost Containment Committee, increasing coverage for Lyme disease antibiotics from 28 days to 18 months would only cost an average of 3 cents per premium.

The budget now goes to conference committee to negotiate differences. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Henry Kahn in Senator Gobi’s office at 617-722-1540.

Office of Senator Anne Gobi July office hours

Tyler Wolanin, District Aide to Senator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) will be holding office hours throughout the district during the month of July. Constituents and town officials are invited to meet with Tyler to express any concerns, ideas and issues they have. Walk-ins are welcome, but to set up an appointment you can e-mail Tyler at [email protected], or call at 508-641-3502. Appointments are encouraged during so that information on cancellations can be shared.

The office hours schedule is as fol-lows:

Monday, July 11East Brookfield Municipal Town

Complex, 11 a.m. to noonSpencer Town Hall (Conf. Room A),

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Holland Town Hall, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 19Brimfield Senior Center, 11 a.m. to

noonWales Senior Center, 12:10 to 1 p.m.Charlton Senior Center, 1:30 to 2:30

p.m.Sturbridge Town Hall (Conf. Room 2),

3 to 4 p.m.Wednesday, July 20Brookfield Town Hall, 10:30 to 11:30

a.m.West Brookfield Senior Center, noon

to 1 p.m.Tuesday, July 26North Brookfield Senior Center, 11

a.m. to noon

Courtesy photo

Jim Nykiel (middle), NBSB’s April Hat Winner, with Tonya Laird, Branch Manager (left) and Caitlin O’Connor, Assistant Vice President / Marketing Manager (right).

North Brookfield resident wins NBSB April Hat Contest

NORTH BROOKFIELD — For one lucky North Brookfield resident, April showers brought more than just May flowers. Jim Nykiel, of North Brookfield, MA, was awarded a $100 gift certificate for being the April winner of North Brookfield Savings Bank’s “Where It’s At” Hat Contest.

Each month, anyone spotted wearing a NBSB hat by a Bank representative is entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate to a local establishment. Nykiel, spotted by NBSB Assistant Vice President / Marketing Manager Caitlin O’Connor, received his $100 gift certificate to EB Flatts in East Brookfield.

To learn more about North Brookfield Savings Bank and the “Where It’s At” Hat Contest, visit www.NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com.

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Bay Path Golf Course Results

Tuesday Afternoon LadiesA Flight: Priscilla LavioletteB Flight: Mary MessierC Flight: Earlene Lapierre

Dunny’s Tavern First place: Scott Lacaire and Ralph BallardSecond place: Jerry Dufresne and Don

DamatoThird place: Tim Gilrein and Roy DeWitte

“Run Like the Dickens” Race to benefit Bay State Equine Rescue set for July 10

The “Run Like the Dickens” Race at Old Sturbridge Village to raise funds to save and rehabilitate horses at risk runners and walk-ers of all ages are invited to take part in the fourth “Run Like the Dickens” 5K race on Sunday, July 10 at Old Sturbridge Village. The race is the year’s principal fundraising event for Bay State Equine Rescue, an all-volun-teer non profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected and abandoned horses. The course of the race offers partici-pants a unique experience of Old Sturbridge Village, as it winds through the Village’s pic-turesque roads and trails.

Prizes will be awarded to the overall first place male and female finishers, as well as to first place male and female finishers in six age based divisions. The first 150 registrants will receive “Race Like the Dickens” T shirts.

Entry fee for “Run Like the Dickens” is $40.A children’s stick horse race will be part

of the day’s events. Participants can reg-ister online and find more information on the race and on the Rescue’s work at www.BayStateRescue.org.

Kettle Brook Golf Club — Kettle One League Week 10 Results

First place: Al Morin and Kevin Anderson, +8

Second place: Kris Houston and Butch Thibault, +5

High Quota: Ray Auger, +6Closest to the pin on sixth hole: Dave Lussier

Leicester Parks and Recreation sponsoring bus trip to Pawsox game

Leicester Parks and Recreation is sponsor-ing a bus trip to the Pawtucket Red Sox game on Saturday, Aug. 6 versus the Buffalo Bisons. The game starts at 6:05 p.m. The bus will leave the town hall at 4 p.m. There will be a cookout prior to departure for the game at 2 p.m. The price is $40 per person. As a bonus, there will be a fireworks display after the game. Also, the Tarentino family will be participating in the opening ceremonies. For any questions please contact Bob at 508-892-9592.

Quail Hollow Golf ResultsPit’s CrewFirst place: Bill Herrick, Rich Ferguson, Al

Petkus, Bob Ford; -9Second place: Dennis Cooney, Russ Emerson,

George Renaus; -7Third place: Mike Kularski, Bruce Stevens,

Dick Ullman, Ed Sutherland; -7

Still Hart’s LeagueFirst place: Bob Button and Tom Cournoyer,

+12Second place: Tim Nason and Mike

Silverman, +10Third place: Corey Heyes and James

Thompson, +10Most over quota: Tim Nason, +11

Oxford Little League hosts annual District 5 Home Run Derby

Greg Barlow photos

From left, Leicester’s Seth Larson, Charlton’s Colby Jacobs, Shrewsbury’s TJ Power and Oxford’s Ben Wing were the finalists of the District 5 Little League Home Run Derby.

Seth Larson of Leicester.

Tim Toomey of Quaboag.

Colin Wallace of Quaboag.

BY GREG BARLOWSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

OXFORD — Nineteen Little League athletes representing 17 leagues and 16 towns competed in the seventh annual District 5 Little League Major Division Home Run Derby, hosted by Oxford Little League at Stanley Johnson Field on Saturday, June 25.

TJ Power of Shrewsbury was crowned the sole winner of the competition, lead-ing the way with 30 homers. Power had only two home runs in his regular season this year.

Following in second place was Colby Jacobs of Charlton with seven homers, and Ben Wing of Oxford and Seth Larson of Leicester split third place after slug-ging four home runs apiece.

Wing hit the furthest home run of the contest at 305 feet, as Power was just behind with a 292-foot shot over the cen-ter field fence.

Each year, all District 5 programs are eligible to compete, with players rang-ing in age from 10-12. The entry fee is just two official Little League-approved baseballs. After the registration process, names were picked out of a bucket to decide the batting order. Players were given 15 pitches in the batting cage prior to stepping up to the plate. A home run at Stanley Johnson Field is measured at 200 feet.

The competition lasted two rounds total with each batter given 10 outs (any swing that doesn’t result in a homer) in the first round. The top four hitters advanced to the second round with their home runs carrying over from their first frame, as they are given seven additional outs.

The movie “The Sandlot” was shown following the hitting competition, as all were invited to stick around and watch.Here’s a full list of this year’s participants and the results:

Leicester’s Mike Mero. Leicester’s Jim Mercier.

Name Little League Homer Runs

Mike Mero Leicester 1Colby Jacobs Charlton 7Branson Lee Shrewsbury 2Matt Reed Charlton 2Ben Wing Oxford 4Jim Mercier Leicester 1Eric Sanderson Charlton 1Tony Rose Charlton 2TJ Power Shrewsbury 30Colin Wallace Quaboag 2Colin Hughes Charlton 2Mark Fields Charlton 2Brayden Michaelson Charlton 2Michael Fitzgerald Shrewsbury 2Russell Wall Shrewsbury 0Aiden Fahey Oxford 0Kody Bartkus Charlton 2Tim Toomey Quaboag 1Seth Larson Leicester 4

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BY GREG BARLOWSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

HOLDEN — Kenan Kolanda and Matt Pingitore each went 3 for 3 at the plate and totaled five RBIs for the Wachusett Post 42 American Legion baseball team, as Sturbridge Post 109 fell, 12-0, suffering a mercy-rule loss after five innings on Wednesday, June 29 at Wachusett Regional. Dropping to a 4-13 overall mark, the young Sturbridge squad dressed only nine players, facing adversity through injuries in addition to inexperience at the Legion level.

“We had nine players — a 14, 15 and a couple 16-year-olds out there,” said Sturbridge manager Jim Rosseel. “We knew coming into the season it was going to be rough. We only have three

returning players with Legion experi-ence. With the atmosphere at this level compared to high school, everything from pitching to hitting is different. If I can keep these kids together, two years from now, we will be all right.”

Wachusett (6-9) outhit Sturbridge, 10-4, as the Wombats and Post 109 each left three runners stranded on base. Left fielder Connor McCaffrey (2 for 2), catcher Brannon McMullen and center fielder Keegan Moynahan had the hits for Sturbridge’s only three hits. On the mound, Post 109’s right-hander Tyler Stoever threw a complete game. Only five of the 12 runs allowed were earned.

Earning the win for Wachusett was right hander CJ Callender, who pitched four innings, allowing four hits and striking out six. Right-hander Erik Benson closed in the top of the fifth inning for Post 42.

Sturbridge was off to a strong start in the top of the first inning, sending back-to-back singles to the outfield with no outs. Leading off, McCaffrey lined to left field for a base hit before McMullen followed with a shot to right field.

However, Wachusett turned a dou-ble play on an infield grounder before Callender logged a strikeout, leaving McCaffrey deserted on third base to end the inning damage-free.

Wachusett then took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first on one hit, one error and a sacrifice fly.

With one down in the top of the sec-ond inning, Moynahan reached on a

bunt down the first base line but, once again, a Sturbridge runner was left stranded, as Callender recorded a pair of strikeouts to escape the inning with another clean sheet.

Wachusett then used two straight three-run spurts in both the bottom of the second and third innings, and plated another four runs in the fourth inning to exercise the mercy rule and secure the victory.

Despite the runs allowed, Sturbridge exemplified sparks of greatness on the defensive end during this span.

After Wachusett notched a third run on two singles and a double in the bot-tom of the second inning, Sturbridge shortstop Jared Langevin temporari-ly halted the scoring frenzy. Fielding a grounder, Langevin looked back Wachusett runners on second and third base to prevent any from advancing before firing a throw to first base for the first out of the inning. However, an RBI single to left field was to follow, which brought in the next two runs, extending Wachusett’s lead to 5-0 entering the third inning.

McMullen earned the next notable play for Sturbridge. With a runner on base and one out in the bottom of the third, McMullen backed-up an over-thrown ball to first base on an infield

grounder. As the Wachusett runner attempted to advance to second base on the error, McMullen laced a throw to the bag for the second out of the inning.

However, before the end of the third inning, Wachusett added another three runs on two hits and a sacrifice ground-er. After a quick frame for Sturbridge, Wachusett rallied for the final four runs of the game on a four-hit surge and one error in the bottom of the fourth, as Post 42 moved out to a 12-0 advantage.

Sturbridge had one last at-bat in the top of the fifth inning for a chance to dodge the mercy. Sturbridge cranked two promising fly balls to center field, but couldn’t find the gaps, as Wachusett registered three quick outs to claim the win.

“We had seven kids out there with no Legion experience,” said Rosseel. “Some teams we play have up to six college athletes on their squads. I took a different route this year and went young. I knew we would struggle at times, but I also didn’t think we’d have four wins at this time. I hope they have fun, get some more wins and get the experience they need during the remainder of this season.”

SPORTS

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With an innovative camp curriculum, alongside a team of coaches that eat, sleep and breath soccer, Challenger Sports is bringing young players throughout the US and Canada an up close and person-al opportunity to experience the sport closest to Britain’s heart. Challenger Sports has a rich history of being the most successful and most popular soccer camp in the United States and Canada for over 20 years. Challenger Sports is very excited to once again team up with West Brookfield Youth Soccer for anoth-er summer of soccer, we’d love to have you join us and the rest of the US in this wonderful soccer experience for 2016.

West Brookfield Youth Soccer’s week-long “British Soccer Camp” will run July 11-15 at West Brookfield Elementary School. The camp runs Monday through Friday and each child will be coached by a member of our elite team of over 1,200 British soccer coaches, hand selected, trained and flown to the USA exclusively, to work on these programs. Challenger Sports will hold over 4,000 Soccer programs this year and we will coach over 225,000 players between the ages of 3 and 19.

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SportS BriefS

Young Sturbridge Legion squad falls to WachusettGreg Barlow photos

At left: Sturbridge’s Deven Kingman makes a play at second base.

Right:Sturbridge’s Keegan Moynahan tracks down a fly ball in center field.

Below: Tyler Stoever of Sturbridge delivers a pitch in the first inning versus Wachusett.

Connor McCaffrey of Sturbridge, left, makes a catch in left field.


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The arrests and offenses below were listed in each town’s police department logs. People charged are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at the request of the accused, with proper documentation.

LEICESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 2310:32 p.m.: Stafford St, Youths

Gathering, Report Taken

June 243:56 a.m.: Kenneth A Mackenzie, 28,

79 Tucker Rd W Brookfield, Probable Cause for APD, Arrest

10:03 a.m.: Stafford St, MV Stop,

Citation Issued10:19 a.m.: Stafford St and Huntoon

Memorial Hwy, MV Stop, Citation Issued

10:22 a.m.: Pleasant St and Barrett Dr, MV Stop, Citation Issued

10:41 a.m.: River St, MV Stop, Citation Issued

7:59 p.m.: Christopher M Brackett, 34, 1074 Main St Leicester, OP MV With Suspended License, Complaint Application I

9:29 p.m.: Main St, MV Accident, Report Taken

June 254:25 p.m.: Lawrence F Costa Jr, 28,

2 Shady Ln Leicester, OP MV With Suspended License, Operate To Endanger, Vehicle Towed

4:38 p.m.: Main, St MV Stop, Citation

Issued

June 264:48 p.m.: Moosehill Rd, MV

Accident, Vehicle Towed

June 298:42 a.m.: Paxton St And Harberton

Dr, MV Stop, Citation Issued10:24 a.m.: Marshall St, MV Stop,

Citation Issued10:37 a.m.: Marshall St And Crystal

St, MV Stop, Citation Issued11:52 a.m.: Stafford St, MV Stop,

Citation Issued

SPENCER POLICE DEPARTMENT

ARRESTS

Michael R Lobo, 33, 4 Wall St, Spencer, Trespassing land dwelling house, Disorderly person, disturbing the peace

Adam Jay Buchinski, 29, 204 Main St, Spencer, OP MV OUI Liquor 2nd, OP MV Negligence to endanger, Marked lanes violation, Speeding, OP MV w/o reg in possession

Buddy A Wong, 70, 16 Surrey Ln, Brookfield, Warrant

Anthony J Leblanc, 24, 32 Irving St, Spencer, OP MV OUI Liquor, OP MV Negligence to endanger, OP Rec Veh in public

Richard GG Smith III, 63, 11 Salem St, Spencer, OP MV OUI Liquor, OP MV Negligence to endanger, Fail to yield

POLICE REPORTS

Inmate work crews provide $6M in savingsfor communities

SPENCER — Committed to making a positive difference both inside the Worcester County Jail & House of Correction and in the community, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis has been providing inmate work crews to assist budget strapped cities and towns all over Worcester County. The Sheriff’s Inmate Community Service Program provides cost free labor to municipalities and

non-profit organizations by non-violent, non-sex offender individuals who have earned a place in the program

and under Sheriff Evangelidis the inmate work crews have been very hard at work.

Since taking office in January of 2011, Evangelidis has more than tripled the size of the Inmate Community Service Program providing Worcester County communities with an impressive six million dollars in savings along with over 1,000 work projects completed. Another plus from the Sheriff’s expanded program, inmates benefit as well by learning job skills and a sense of self worth and dignity that comes from a productive days work while the recipients, hundreds of local non-profit organizations and municipalities from throughout the county have had projects completed by the inmate work crews that they could not have afforded otherwise.

Most recently, the Sheriff’s inmate work program spent the week assisting at Camp Laurel Wood in Spencer preparing hundreds of campsites and tents in antic-ipation of the thousands of young campers and Girl Scouts who will attend camp there during the summer months. Under Evangelidis, the inmate work program has provided over $50,000 in savings in labor and maintenance costs for Camp Laurel Wood.

“As usual they did a super job, the campsites look great,” said Camp Laurel Wood Site Supervisor, Jim Looney. “Every spring there is a tremendous amount to do here in preparation of the thousands of young campers and Girl Scouts who will camp here all summer long. Having the inmate labor saves us an extraordinary amount of time, manpower and money and we can not thank the Sheriff enough for helping us out each year.”

“In addition to our primary responsibility of public safety, our department is also proud to serve as a resource for Worcester County cities and towns. Through our inmate community service program, we not only save millions of dollars for our local communities but promote the idea that the inmates who work in this program, they are people trying to turn their lives around.” Evangelidis contin-ued: “These individuals have earned their way into this program, are giving back and the community benefits as well. With thousands of projects already complet-ed county-wide, this week we were happy to help out at Camp Laurel Wood in Spencer. It’s a true win-win program,” said Evangelidis.

For more information on the Sheriff’s Inmate Community Service Program please contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 508-854-1801 or visit www.worcestercountysheriff.com.

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Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis & WCSO Officer Michael Mastrorio along with inmates in the Sheriff’s Community Service Program assemble tents at Camp Laurel Wood in Spencer. The inmates recently pro-vided labor to ready the campsites in antici-pation of thousands of young campers & Girl Scouts who will attend camp there during the summer months.

Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis & Camp Laurel Wood Site Supevisor Jim Looney at Camp Laurel Wood, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Community Service Program has provided over $50,000 in sav-ings with inmate labor for the local campsite.


But while his personal struggle might have led him to the PMC, he continues to ride in the annu-al fundraiser because of friends and strangers alike who have inspired him. For some, he rides in their memory, while in other cases he rides with the hope that the funds raised each year will one day lead to a cure for cancer.

“When I’m training, I pick a person every time I ride and think about that person,” said Morris, who recently lost two friends to cancer. “No one ever wants to hear that they have cancer. It crushes you.”

Morris, the leader of Team De-Feet Cancer, has made it his mission over the last four years to raise funds to combat the dis-ease as a rider in the PMC. Last

year, thanks to the generosity of his supporters, he raised $11,595 and earned a place in the event’s top 10 percent of fundraisers. In 2016, he has an even bigger fund-raising goal — to reach $12,000.

To that end, Morris has once again reached out to all of his friends and family members. He has received tremendous support in recent years, and as a special thank-you he will be giving a bottle of red wine to all donors of $192 or more (repre-sentative of the 192-mile PMC course).

In addition to his fundrais-ing preparations, Morris has also been training heavily on his bike. After suffering a knee injury during last year’s event, he took 10 months to rest before returning rejuvenated and ready to conquer the grueling two-day route from Sturbridge to Provincetown.

“They say the first 50 miles

are the hardest, but I find the Cape to be even harder. The Cape is only flat on a map,” Morris said of the challenging route.

But each challenge along the way is also accompanied by an inspiration, it seems. Morris is always inspired to pedal a lit-tle harder through the fatigue when he sees the many children stricken with cancer who line the streets and cheer on the rid-ers.

This year, he would like to take a quick break and meet some of those young heroes.

“I want to stop and see a few of the kids. I want to tell them that there is hope — I think that would be a really special oppor-tunity,” he said.

While many PMC riders are lifelong cyclists, Morris was an unlikely candidate to take part in the ride. Prior to his involve-ment in the PMC, he hadn’t rid-

den a bike since he was 13 years old — but he saw a flyer for the event years ago while schedul-ing a surgery at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

And the rest is history, with Morris completing a 12-mile training route almost every morning from June-August, as well as 150 miles on the week-ends. Sometimes he follows the Quaboag River all the way to Palmer, and then he swings east through Brimfield before head-ing north for home.

Of course, during every ride his thoughts of a different per-son keep him going when he’s tired. Sometimes he thinks of a friend lost to cancer; on other occasions he remembers one of the children he saw along his journeys. When he’s finished training, he then heads home and works on the fundraising component of preparation, countless hours dedicated to the

event, all for a single purpose — to find a cure.

To support Morris’ ride against cancer, donate to his PMC page at the following link: www.pmc.org/profile/SM0429. All donations are tax deductible and will go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

If you would like to send a donation in the mail to Morris, you can make a check out to the PMC and send it to:

Steve Morris87 Lake Shore DriveWest Brookfield, MA 01585Morris wished to thank all of

his continued supporters who helped him become a PMC top 10 percent fundraiser.

“I wouldn’t be able to do this without the generous support of the community,” he said.

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LEICESTER SENIOR CENTER

The Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave., Leicester, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served at noontime, Monday through Friday for a nominal meal donation of $2.50. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance by calling Elder Services of Worcester Area at 508-852-3205.

In addition to many “Special Events,” the senior center also offers many activ-ities that are repeated each week and are open to all.

• Mondays — 9 a.m., Art with Genevieve; 10 a.m., Zumba Gold; 11 a.m., Yoga; 1:15 p.m., Line Dancing

• Tuesdays — 11:30 a.m., Golden Needles; 1 p.m., Exercise Club; 6:30 p.m., Fiber Group

• Wednesdays — 1 p.m., Balance• Thursdays — 10 a.m., Cribbage; 11

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Chair Yoga by Jessica• Saturdays — 7 p.m., Pitch Party

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Daily: Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee available all day. Pitch and Cribbage all day until closing. Jigsaw table open. Puzzles available to take home.

• Monday: Line Dancing with J.P. (9:30 a.m.), Bingo (12:45-2:15 p.m.), free refreshments following last call.

• Tuesday: Hannaford Bread Distribution (9:10 a.m.), Blood Pressure Clinic (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Center Café open for home cooked lunch. See menu for details.

• Wednesday: Corner Cafe: (9:15 a.m.), Free specialty coffee & baked goodies; Queen’s Knitting Group (9:45 a.m.), Center Café open for home cooked lunch. See menu for details.

• Thursday: Breakfast with Bill (9 a.m.), Community Yoga (2:15 p.m.)

• Friday: Funday Fridays — See cal-endar above for special events

WEST BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER

The following is a schedule of events at the West Brookfield Senior Center:

• Mondays: 9 a.m., Walking Group; 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 1:30 p.m., Yoga (drop in, $5).

• Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Wii; 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 12:30 p.m., Busy Bees knit and crochet.

• Wednesday: 9 a.m., Walking Group; 10 a.m., Veteran Agent Office Hours; 10 a.m., Blood Pressure (sec-ond Wednesday of month); 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 12:30 p.m., Pitch.

• Thursday: 8:30 a.m., Tai Chi; 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 1 p.m., Genealogy (second Thursday).

• Friday: 9 a.m., Walking Group;

10 a.m., Coffee Hour (third Friday of month); 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 12:45 p.m., Duplicate Bridge.

SPENCER SENIOR CENTER

The Spencer Council on Aging activ-ities at the Spencer Senior Center. The senior center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Free Blood Pressure Clinic on the last Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Free wellness clinic on the second Thursday of the month for Spencer res-idents only.

• Monday: 9:30 a.m., Cribbage, cost is $1

• Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Yoga (13-week session), $15 for resident $20 non-resi-dents; 10:30 a.m. Exercise (13-week ses-sion), $15 for residents $20 for non resi-dents; 11:30 a.m. Lunch (48 hours notice required); 1 p.m., Bingo.

• Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., Computer instruction by appointment, free; 11 a.m., Tai Chi (13-week session) $10 for residents, $15 for non residents; 12:30 p.m., Line Dancing (13-week session), $10 for residents, $15 for non residents; 1:30 p.m., Beginners Line Dancing (13-week session), $10 for residents, $15 for non-residents.

• Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Yoga, no fee if enrolled in Tuesday class; 10:30 a.m., Exercise, no fee if enrolled in Tuesday class; 11:30 a.m., Lunch (48 hour notice); 1 p.m., Bingo.

BROOKFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING

Members of the Council on Aging will not be meeting during the months of July and August but will resume meet-ing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Brookfield Congregational Church. Anyone needing to contact the Council before then, please call Barbara Clancy at 508-867-6043. Brookfield Seniors do not meet in July or August but will resume monthly meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. downstairs in the Congregational Church meeting hall.

Tai Chi will continue throughout the summer months every Tuesday at 8:30

a.m. In the Brookfield Town Hall. It is one of the best ways to keep your body flexible, by loosening and stretching your muscles and joints. Please come and try it! You are also invited to the West Brookfield Senior Center every Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. for Tai Chi there. Please join us!

Foot Clinic: The Foot Clinic contin-ues to be held once a month at the Brookfield Town Hall, although the date and times vary. The July clinic meets on Tuesday, July 19, at 1:30 p.m. To participate, please call Rikki LaMonda at 508-867-4578 to make an appointment. Leave a message if necessary.

Medi Car: the Medi Car is available for doctor appointments (there and back). Please call 508-867-1407 at the W. Brookfield Senior Center.

Brookfield Food Pantry: Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the basement of St. Mary’s Church, located at the rear of the build-ing off Howard St. The library is also a drop off point for donations to the Brookfield Food Pantry.

Laptops at Library: Laptops from the C.O.A. are available for use by Seniors at the Merrick Public Library during open hours.

EAST BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER

Would you like a day of fun? Come on down to the East Brookfield Senior Center! It is opened at 9:30 a.m. for a free coffee and muffin, lots of friendly conversation and laughs.

We need your participation and ideas. Enjoy a card game, cribbage, coloring in an adult coloring book or do a puzzle. Do you prefer knitting, crocheting or embroidery? Bring it down and share patterns. Would you like to do some creative writing or memoirs? You could also learn a new game. Try it – you might like it.

Opened first, third and fourth Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A Tri-Valley lunch is avail-able for $3 (call Ginny Allen at 508-867-2741 for reservations). A terrific home cooked luncheon is available for $4 the fourth Thursday of each month (call Judy Shute at 508-867-9224).

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Greater Worcester Community Foundation awards $37,900 to benefit Leicester residentsSPECIAL GRANTS APPROVED

IN HONOR OF OFFICER RONALD TARENTINO

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation announced the award-ing of $37,900 through the Leicester Savings Bank Fund that will improve the quality of life for Leicester resi-dents. Those who received funding will help make a positive difference for the Leicester community’s vul-nerable citizens by improving life through community development, education, recreation, the arts, or

human services.The following organizations

received grants from the Leicester Savings Bank Fund:

Audio Journal, Leicester Council on Aging, Leicester Harvest Fair, Leicester Summer Concert Series, MA Audubon Society, Science from Scientists, Senior Citizens Club, St. Joseph/St. Pius X:, Leicester Food Pantry and Hearts for Heat/Leicester Hearts for Heat.

In addition, two special grants were awarded to the Leicester and Auburn Police Departments. These grants were given in honor of Auburn Patrolman, Ronald Tarentino who was killed in the line of duty May 22. Officer Tarentino was a patrolman for the Auburn Police Department for two years and previously served on the Leicester Police Department for seven years.


Lake Wickaboag to get treat-ment July 19

WEST BROOKFIELD — The Lake Wickaboag Preservation Association (LWPA), along with the West Brookfield Board of Health, has announced that on Tuesday, July 19, Lake Wickaboag will receive an herbicide application to treat nuisance aquatic vegetation. A treat-ment for algae may also occur pending review of water conditions on that date.

SOLitude Lake Management, the con-tractor hired by the West Brookfield Board of Health to apply the herbicide and algaecide, has requested that the use of the lake’s water be restricted as follows:

Swimming, fishing and boating: one day, July 19

Livestock watering: two days, July 19-20

Direct drinking: four days, July 19-22Irrigation: six days: July 19-24Members of the LWPA will notify

boaters and swimmers by placing signs on streets leading to the lake and by placing red flag buoys on the lake. As part of their education program, they will also send a reminder to residents through the local cable access channel before the application begins.

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact SOLitude Lake Management at 508-885-0101.

Gobi restores funding for regional school transportation

BOSTON — Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) has announced a unani-mous vote by the Massachusetts Senate to increase regional school transporta-tion reimbursement funding by $2 mil-lion during Tuesday’s budget debate.

The amendment, filed by Gobi, raises the reimbursement rate to 73 percent of full funding, at a total of $61,021,000.

“I appreciate the support of my Senate colleagues to increase funding that assists all 58 regional school dis-tricts and 171 communities,” said Gobi. “This eases the burden on local budgets, but there is more room for work.”

Regional school districts often have higher student transportation costs since they cover larger geographic regions. There are currently 58 regional school districts in Massachusetts with 171 member schools. The transporta-tion money that is not reimbursed by the state comes directly out of their school budgets. Senator Gobi has advo-cated each year for an increase in fund-ing with a goal of 100 percent reim-bursement.

“I want to thank Senator Gobi for her leadership to increase the fund-ing for regional school transporta-tion reimbursement,” said Perry Davis, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS). “The Senate funding level will maintain reimbursement at 73 percent for FY17. MARS continues to advocate for funding regional transpor-tation reimbursement at 100 percent, as stated in MGL chapter 71, Section 16C.”

The House of Representatives approved $60,021,000 and the two amounts will be negotiated by the con-ference committee.

Senate passes public space recycling legislation

BOSTON — Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) has announced that the Senate passed public space recycling legislation during Thursday’s formal session, taking another step towards meeting the targets set forth in the state’s Solid Waste Master Plan. Under the bill, starting in 2018, all state agen-cies, courts and general court buildings will be required to recycle the following materials: lead batteries, metal contain-ers, single polymer plastics, recycla-ble paper, yard waste, tires, household appliances, fluorescent lamps, cathode ray tubes, carpets, and construction or demolition materials.

“Massachusetts continues to move forward to meet targets established in the state’s Solid Waste Master Plan,” said Gobi. “In order to accomplish that, it is necessary for our legislature, state agencies and courts to be leaders in recycling. By establishing guidelines for public space recycling we can lead by example.”

The legislation directs the Leading by Example Program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to oversee and coordinate efforts at state agencies to reduce their envi-ronmental impact. The Program will establish a reporting system, in which state agencies and courts with more than 50 employees will submit annual recycling reports to the program includ-ing tonnage of solid waste and recycled material disposed of.

“This bill takes an important step toward our goals to reduce waste and increase recycling. Residents across the state do their part to recycle mate-rials from their homes and now we will include our public buildings,” said Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst). “I thank Senator Gobi for her hard work on this important issue.”

The Solid Waste Master Plan out-lines the Commonwealth’s vision of the future of solid waste reduction and management statewide. The Plan sets

goals reducing solid waste disposal 30 percent by 2020 from 6,550,000 tons of disposal in 2008 to 4,550,000 tons of dis-posal in 2020, while continuing to divert toxic substances from the solid waste stream. The Plan sets a longer term goal of reducing solid waste disposal by 80 percent by 2050.

The legislation was passed unani-mously and now moves to the House for consideration.

Moore advocates for commission to review Dover Amendment

BOSTON — Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) successfully advocated for the inclusion of a provision to an omni-bus zoning reform bill that would estab-lish a Special Commission to study the so-called Dover Amendment. In partic-ular, the Commission would be respon-sible for reviewing the ‘education uses’ provision of the existing law.

The Dover Amendment, which traces its roots back to the Zoning Enabling Act of 1975, is a provision of the state zoning law which prevents munici-palities from prohibiting religious or educational land uses from any zoning district, or from subjecting religious or educational land uses to special permit requirements.

Over the years, numerous court decisions have impacted the interpre-tation of the statute and its role and the Commonwealth’s zoning system. The courts have emphasized that the word ‘education’ is not limited to pro-tection of traditional or conventional educational institutions. Additionally, there is no existing standards or body to provide oversight, and evaluate which educational components are compliant with the intent of the law.

The Commission would include mem-bers from the Legislature, and from a wide array of other stakeholders includ-ing a local official with expertise in zoning, a representative of a non-profit social services agency, and independent school institutions.

“While the Dover Amendment is an important piece of state law, I have heard numerous concerns from local municipalities regarding the provi-sion,” said Moore. “Amongst the crit-icisms is the belief that the education provision in particular is overly broad, and can be falsely invoked by those looking to circumvent local zoning requirements. This far-reaching inter-pretation of the educational component should be reevaluated to help ensure that organizations are not circumvent-ing the original intent of the law.”

“Senator Moore’s amendment is appreciated by myself and the taxpay-ers of Worcester,” said Worcester City Councilor At-Large Moe Bergman. “With the broad interpretation that courts are giving to ‘educational uses’ provision, a study and timely review is needed.”

With a reporting deadline of June 30, 2017, the Commission would be charged with studying the impact of the educa-tion exemption provided by the Dover Amendment on municipalities and nonprofit education institutions. The Commission would also be responsible for reviewing the types of building proj-ects sited under the protection of the Dover Amendment, and the case law decided on the educational exemption.

The omnibus zoning reform bill will now go before the House of Representatives for consideration. To continue tracking the legislation (S.2311), visit the Legislature’s website, www.MAlegislature.gov.

Sturbridge, Warren named ‘Tree City USA’

BOSTON — Rep. Todd M. Smola (R-Warren, Ranking Member, Committee on Ways & Means) and Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer, Chair, Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture) are pleased to announce that Sturbridge and Warren have been awarded the designation of “Tree City USA” by the Department of Conservation and Recreation on behalf of the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Sturbridge and Warren received their awards along with 81 other Massachusetts communities at a cer-emony in Springfield on Wednesday, June 15. There are four criteria that are required to earn the award. A town must have a tree board or department, an ordinance governing the planting, maintenance and removal of public trees, a minimum community forestry budget of $2 per capita, and must offi-cially observe Arbor Day in late April.

“I would like to congratulate both Sturbridge and Warren for earning this prestigious national award,” said Smola. “Our local officials put in a lot of work throughout the year to ensure that our community is such a beautiful place to live and work.”

“Trees are such an important part of our environment and the contin-ued emphasis the towns of Sturbridge and Warren place on preserving and enhancing our public spaces with trees makes them worthy of this special des-ignation,” said Gobi.

For additional information please con-tact Smola at [email protected] or (617) 722-2100.

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Interested in sponsoring this event? Please visit our website for details on the great opportu-nities! Second Chance Animal Shelter is a non-profit no kill animal shelter located in East Brookfield. Second Chance also has a Pet Wellness and Education Center in North Brookfield and Springfield Community Veterinary Center in Springfield. Over 16,000 pets a year are helped by Second Chance through the various programs including adoption, the spay/neuter clinic, wellness clinics, training, educational outreach, and the pet food pantry. For more information on the shelter, visit the website at www.secondchanceanimals.org

DATE: July 16, 2016TIME: 7:30 AM Tee Off/ 12:00 LunchFORMAT: 18 Holes Scramble with foursomesWHERE: Leicester Country Club, 1430 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524

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WELLNESS AND EDUCATION CENTER:372 North Main St.N. Brookfield, MA 01535TEL. (508) 637-1333FAX (508) 637-1417 www.secondchanceanimals.org

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From left, Lori Kelly, Vice President/Branch Administrator, SpencerBANK; Patty Kady, Development Manager, New England Chapter of March of Dimes; and Bonnie Losavio, Assistant Vice President/Human Resources, Southbridge Savings Bank.

BANK EMPLOYEES COLLECT, DONATE $1,425 TO MARCH OF DIMES

When it comes to raising money to help others, it is not a new endeavor for SpencerBANK nor Southbridge Savings Bank. On May 6, both banks joined forces and donated over $1,400 to the March of Dimes Organization of New England.

Both banks’ employees were given the opportunity to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5 donation to the March of Dimes. As expected, employee participation was tremendous, which resulted in the two banks raising a total of $1,425. All proceeds from events such as March for Babies support their mission of preventing birth defects, infant mortality and premature birth through education, research and advocacy.

“It was terrific to team up with Southbridge Savings Bank,” said K. Michael Robbins, President and CEO of SpencerBANK. “Our employees recognize the importance and need of supporting organizations such as this.”

“It’s very rewarding when people come together for a worthwhile cause,” said Todd M. Tallman, President and CEO of Southbridge Savings Bank. “We’re all looking forward to continuing such cause-related efforts in the future.”

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Gobi announces 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar in OctoberBOSTON — Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) announced today that the Senate is

seeking nominees to participate in the 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) to be held Oct. 17-18 at the State House in Boston. CLS is a semi-annual educational seminar geared towards adults of all ages interested in learning more about state government and the legislative process.

“I appreciate everyone that takes an active role in our government and this two day seminar is another way to learn more about the process that affects all of us,” said Gobi.

Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, the two-day seminar features engaging presentations by Senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of leg-islators in the Commonwealth. Topics will include the history and process of the Legislature, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the Legislature. The Seminar will walk participants through the legislative process including how bills are introduced, debated, and passed.

“The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is part of the Massachusetts Senate’s ongoing effort to increase civic engagement and open up the democratic process. It’s the per-fect chance to come and gain an insider’s perspective from elected officials and staff on how the legislature works,” said Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst).

“This is an excel-lent learning experience and I encourage those interested to con-tact their senator.”

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I n t e r e s t e d residents in the Worcester, H a m p d e n , H a m p s h i r e , and Middlesex District are invit-ed to contact Brian Ferrarese in Senator Gobi’s office at 617-722-1540 by Monday, Sept. 21, in order to be nominated. Seats are limited and nominations are taken on a first come, first serve basis.

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Friday, July 8, 2016 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3

CALENDARThe calendar page is a free service

offered for listings for government, educational and non-profit organiza-tions. Send all calendar listings and happenings by mail to Editor Adam Minor at Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Please write “cal-endar” in the subject line. All calendar listings must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Monday to be published in the following Friday’s edition. We will print such list-ings as space allows.

Tuesday, July 12BROOKFIELD

The Spencer-East Brookfield Garden Club will be meeting at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the home of Carole Paquette, 129 Rice Corner Road. This month’s program, “Monarch Butterflies,” will be presented by Ellen Sousa.

Saturday, July 16BROOKFIELD

Join the Opacum Land Trust and the Chicopee 4 Rivers Watershed Council as we embark on the Quaboag River for a fun paddle in the height of summer. Come and expect the unexpected! The paddle will occur on Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m., with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m. in case of inclement weather. We will leave from White’s Landing, located at 7 Fiskdale Road, Rt. 148 in Brookfield. Feel free to bring your own boat – boats will available free of charge to participants as a courtesy from the folks at White’s Landing, but we are asking that you RSVP by July 8th to reserve a boat. We will explore 10 points of interest along the Quaboag River, including

breeding grounds for the American Bittern and historic Native American encampments used for summer hunt-ing and fishing, as we make our way to Quaboag Pond in East Brookfield and back. Participants can also learn more about C4RWC’s watershed efforts. We will have a picnic lunch after we return to White’s Landing, so feel free to bring food and friends! For further information about this event, please contact Sarah Brodeur, Regional Conservation Coordinator for the MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership at (413) 626-7084 or [email protected].

Monday, July 25BROOKFIELD

Brookfield Congregational Church Vacation Bible School will be held July 25-29, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 4 years or older. There will be an adult Bible study held for parents between 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nursery care will be available. Registration forms are available in the church office (508-867-6262) or you may sign up the first day of VBS. This year’s VBS theme is “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.”

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There will be free weekly Parent/Child Programs from 9 to 11 a.m.

Fridays and Wednesdays at the North Brookfield Elementary School, New School Road, North Brookfield. 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 partnership with the North Brookfield Elementary School. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. For more information, please call CFCE at 508-885-2934 or e-mail [email protected].

The North Brookfield Historical Society Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month through October. Special appointments will be arranged whenever possible. For details and updates, please visit http://northbrookfieldhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com.

WARREN

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.emmanuelortho-dox.org).

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Senior Exercises Classes are held every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rutland Community Center, Glenwood Road, Rutland. Enjoy an hour of fun and exercise to music to help stay strong, fit, healthy and inde-

pendent. Classes are co-ed and all are welcome. The fee is $4 per class. For more information, call Joyce Gamache at (508) 754-2821.

SPENCER

Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 10 Meadow Road, Spencer every Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The first game starts at 6:30 p.m. Along with our regular games we feature two winner take all games, two 50/50 games and two progressive jackpot games with payout’s of $600 and $500 respectively. Good food and soft bev-erages are available at Judy’s Kitchen. Come and enjoy some good food, good people and hopefully win a little.

The VNA Care Network and Hospice is holding a free Keep Well Clinic to residents 60 and older from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Spencer Fish and Game Club on Mechanic Street. Local resi-dents may have their blood pressure checked and learn about health con-cerns. Blood sugar, weight monitoring and other health assessments may also be available. VNA Care Network and Hospice clinics are funded in part by the United Way, local boards of health, private foundations. For up-to-date clinic information please visit www.vnacarenetwork.org or call 888-663-3688, ext. 5603.

EAST BROOKFIELD

The East Brookfield Baptist Church invites all senior citizens (ladies and gentlemen) to a Community Lunch at 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month in Fellowship Hall. A deli-cious lunch and great desserts will be served. This will be followed by a time of fellowship and games concluding with a devotional just before 2 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. Call 508-867-7725.

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OBITUARIESPlease join us for a memorial service

held for Richard (Dick) Courtemanche to celebrate his life, located at the Quaboag Valley Baptist Church on

Sunday, July 17 at 10:15 a.m. The loca-tion is 175 Fiskdale Road, Brookfield, MA 01506.

Richard CourtemancheCHARLTON —

June K. (Butkiewicz) Lapierre, 78, of Reynolds Road, died Thursday, June 30 in Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton.

She was the wife of Donald S. Lapierre, who died in 2012. She

leaves her sons, Scott Gale and his wife Rebecca and Jay Gale and his wife Jane, her daughter Jill Lindgren and her husband Scott, all of Charlton, her brother Victor “Bucky” Butkiewicz and his wife Beth of Spencer, her sisters Janice Beauchamp of East Brookfield and Deborah White and her husband Phil of Spencer, a stepdaughter Debra Santilli of Port St. Lucie, Fla, eight grandchildren and seven great grand-children, nieces and nephews.

June was a longtime operations man-ager at Commerce Ins. Co. in Webster, retiring in 1992. She then worked sev-eral years at Barre Savings Bank.

Born in Holden, she was the daugh-ter of Victor and Dorothy (Metterville) Butkiewicz and was raised in Spencer and graduated from David Prouty High School. She previously lived in Dudley, Barre and most recently Charlton. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish. She enjoyed vacationing in Maine and country line dancing with her hus-band.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Overlook Masonic Home and Overlook Hospice, especially Tina Edwards.

A Memorial Mass was held on Thursday, July 7 in St. Joseph’s Church, Charlton. Burial followed in St. Hedwig’s Cemetery, Southbridge. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710.

J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer, directed arrangements for the family.

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S O U T H B R I D G E — Lucy A. (Carrier) Passarelli, 71, of Hamilton Street, passed away peace-fully at home on Sunday, June 26.

She leaves her boyfriend of sev-eral years, George

Hernandez; a son, Ralph H. Passarelli and his wife Darlene of Spring Grove, Pa.; her daughter, Ann L. Passarelli of Spencer; four grandchildren, Alicia Marie Passarelli, Krystal Ann Harris, Tisha Leigh Passarelli, Antonio John Passarelli; and three great grandchil-dren, Corey, Kaydence, and Bentley. Lucy was born in Worcester, the daughter of Charles H. and Ethel M.

(Marengo) Carrier. She was the young-est of 16 children. Lucy worked for many years as a packer for the AO Sunwear Company in Southbridge. She also owned and operated Lucy’s Country Store in Charlton as well as worked as a bar manager at the Beagle Club in Charlton. Lucy enjoyed camp-ing and was a member of the Improved Order of Redman in Southbridge.

Calling hours for Lucy were held Friday, July 1 in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, Southbridge. A private service and burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Alzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

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Moore announces 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar

BOSTON — Sen. Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) announced that the 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this fall on Monday, October 17th and Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Massachusetts State House.

CLS is a citizen seminar that aims to better educate the public on the Commonwealth’s legislative process. Established in 1976 through a collabora-tive effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, this two-day seminar features presen-tations by Senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of legisla-tors in the Commonwealth. Topics will include the history and process of the Legislature, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the Legislature.

“I encourage residents of the Second Worcester District to participate in this unique learning experience,” said Moore. “The program provides a first-hand opportunity to engage in the legis-lative process, and to get a better under-standing of the work done by Legislators and staff. The feedback I’ve received from past participants is resoundingly

positive and the program is a great way to learn how legislation is introduced, amended, debated and ultimately voted upon on Beacon Hill.”

“The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is part of the Massachusetts Senate’s ongoing effort to increase civic engage-ment and open up the democratic pro-cess. It’s the perfect chance to come and gain an insider’s perspective from elected officials and staff on how the leg-islature works,” said Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst). “This is an excellent learning experience and I encourage those interested to contact their senator.”

The CLS culminates in a simulated legislative hearing and Senate session where participants are invited to use what they have learned and participate as “Senators” in a live debate in the Senate Chamber.

All residents of the Second Worcester District are invited to contact Senator Moore’s Office via telephone at (617) 722-1485 by Friday, Aug. 12, in order to be nom-inated by Senator Moore. Participation is on a first come, first served basis. Additional information about the pro-gram is available on the Legislature’s website, https://malegislature.gov/Engage/EducationalOpportunities/CitizensLegislativeSeminar.


House passes campaign finance, disclosure regulation bills

BOSTON — Rep. Donald Berthiaume and The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed three bills related to campaign finance and dis-closure regulations which will update, strengthen and close a loophole in existing law.

“Upholding an open and functional democracy requires constant vigilance when it comes to campaign finance laws,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “I’m pleased that the 2014 bipartisan task force was able to make timely and comprehensive recommendations, and I look forward to the benefits these laws will bring about.”

“These three pieces of legislation, resulting from the bipartisan 2014 Campaign Finance and Disclosure Task Force, reinforce the House’s com-mitment to make campaign financing more transparent, balanced and fair,” said John J. Mahoney, Chair of the Joint Committee on Election Laws (D-Worcester). “It is our responsibility to ensure our elections are held with the utmost integrity, and these com-mon-sense changes will uphold and strengthen election laws across the Commonwealth.”

“Transparency in our campaign finance and election laws is vital to the health of our representative democ-racy”, said Representative Garrett J. Bradley, Second Assistant Majority Leader (D-Hingham). “Closing legal loopholes that could be abused in our current laws allows the public to better keep track of which organizations are contacting them during elections as well as who helps to fund them.”

“I am delighted that the House today passed several common-sense cam-paign finance reforms that will add more transparency to election funding,” said Pam Wilmot, Executive Director of Common Cause Massachusetts. “Kudos to the House and to Speaker DeLeo for enacting legislation that require some of the most secretive negative campaigning groups to come out of the shadows. Expanding the top 5 donor requirement passed last year will add more accountability and give voters the information they need to make informed choices.”

• “An act enhancing disclosure requirements for expenditures made to

support or oppose candidates by certain political committees.” This bill requires that political committees reporting in-kind contributions must include the name of the candidate they are support-ing or opposing. Through this update, contributions could be tracked in real time. Currently this information is required only in candidate end-of-year reports, which are not due until after the election. The legislation will bring state law in line with current Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) regulations.

• “An act relative to contribution lim-its for candidates running for office in a special election.” This bill chang-es the campaign finance calendar for candidates who run in special election and a general election in the same cal-endar year. These candidates would be allowed to receive up to $1,000 in individual contributions between Jan. 1 and the special election, and up to an additional $1,000 between the day after the special election and Dec. 31.

• “An act relative to enhance dis-closure of top-five contributors infor-mation.” This bill strengthens trans-parency provisions in Massachusetts’ 2014 campaign finance law. Under the legislation passed today, the top five donors contributing more than $5,000 would have to be documented on direct mailings and billboards. Currently they must be identified on only paid tele-vision, internet advertising or print advertising. This bill is designed to address efforts to evade disclosure fol-lowing passage of the 2014 law.

The bill now goes to the Senate for its consideration.

Legislators announce legislation to protect police officers

BOSTON — Rep. Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) along with his colleagues, Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury), Rep. Kate Campanale (R-Leicester) and Rep. Timothy Whelan (R-Brewster) have announced they filed legislation Wednesday, June 15, which will seek to make an assault and battery on a police officer a felony.

Currently, assault and battery on a police officer is a misdemeanor.

The motivation to file this legisla-tion and push its passage became par-amount when a known criminal who had two prior arrests for assaulting police officers took the life of Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. on the early morning hours of Sunday, May 22. Had the killer’s prior assaults on police officers been treated as felo-nies rather than misdemeanors, Officer Tarentino’s killer would likely not have been on the streets of Auburn or else-where that tragically fateful overnight.

Under Massachusetts General Laws there is already precedent for some cases of assault on firefighters to be considered a felony crime. There is no such provision protecting police offi-cers currently.

Frost commented: “It is time we pro-tect our men and women in blue. We should pass this legislation to make it a felony to assault and attempt to harm a police officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our police are more and more becoming targets across our country and we need to stand up for them as they do for us. Auburn Police Chief Andrew Sluckis, Jr. in his remarks at the funeral services for Officer Tarentino said his death should not be in vain. Those comments moved me. Tarentino’s death should not be in vain and this legislation could stand to help save his fellow brothers and sisters in blue in the future.”

Frost went on to say, “The tragic and senseless death of Officer Tarentino in my own small hometown and on the very street I live on has truly shaken me and the entire community to the core. We owe it to Tarentino’s memory and to all those who serve and protect us day and night in our neighborhoods and on our local streets to do more to protect them and back them up against those with evil intent in their hearts.”

In his eulogy for Officer Tarentino, Chief Andrew Sluckis, Jr. stated, “We need come together to fix what is bro-ken.” The lawmakers filing this legisla-tion aim to do just that.

“I am proud to support this legis-lative provision to enhance protec-tions for the men and women who serve in law enforcement,” said Sen. Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury), who serves as Senate Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. “Members of the law enforcement community are placed in harm’s way every day to help ensure public safety. This bill seeks to deter acts of violence committed against on-duty officers.”

“We owe it to our selfless officers, the men and women who put their lives on the line on a daily basis,” said Rep. Kate Campanale of Leicester, who serves as the State Representative of Officer Tarentino’s hometown. “I am proud to be a part of this commonsense, proac-tive bill. This legislation justly matches the punishment to the crime, while ben-efitting the safety of our officers.”

“As a retired State Trooper with 26 years of public safety experience, I know that our security relies on police officers to serve as that thin blue line between order and chaos. We have a responsibility to provide laws that pro-tect those women and men behind the badge from being battered in the course of their duties, serving the public. I am proud to offer my full support to this leg-islation which makes a statement that those who would attack police officers deserve to be held accountable for their actions,” said Rep. Timothy Whelan (R-Brewster), a Worcester native who formally served in the Worcester County region as a State Trooper and was also a former resident of Charlton.

The legislation filed today will still accept other members of the State Legislature as co-sponsors of this bill. The Legislature could take up the bill before the session ends on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.

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Two-year-old Flynn Reardon, NBSB’s May Hat Winner, shown wearing his North Brookfield Savings Bank hat at the West Brookfield Asparagus and Flower Heritage Festival.

REARDON WINS NBSB’S MAY HAT CONTEST

NORTH BROOKFIELD — Proving you’re never too young to be fashion-able, two-year-old Flynn Reardon won a $100 gift certificate to Klem’s in Spencer, for wearing a North Brookfield Savings Bank hat.

The toddler was spotted playing at the West Brookfield Asparagus and Flower Heritage Festival by NBSB West Brookfield Assistant Branch Manager Rachael Slozak, to become the May winner of the Bank’s “Where It’s At” Hat Contest.

Each month, anyone seen wearing a NBSB hat by a Bank representative is entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to a local establishment.

To learn more about North Brookfield Savings Bank and the “Where It’s At” Hat Contest, visit www.NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com.

NBSB announces promotion and new hire

NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB)

is pleased to announce the pro-motion of Tonya Laird, as well as the hiring of Cindy Fountain, both to hold the position of Senior Branch Manager/Branch Administrator.

“We’re pleased to recognize Tonya for her w e l l - d e s e r v e d promotion and to welcome Cindy to NBSB. Together they bring over 40 years of bank-ing experience to our customers, along with a prov-en commitment to

our local communities,” said Donna Boulanger, North Brookfield Savings Bank President and CEO. “Their combined knowledge will strength-en our team of bankers, which will help us to serve our customers even better.”

In the role of Senior Branch Manager/Branch Administrator,

Laird and Fountain will manage the day-to-day operations of their respec-tive branches and will be involved with scheduling and auditing at all NBSB locations. In addition, they will be directly participating in branch employee training, among other administrator duties.

Laird, of Spencer, has been with North Brookfield Savings Bank since 2001 and will continue to assist cus-tomers primarily out of the 9 Gilbert Street, North Brookfield branch loca-tion. She has held numerous posi-tions at NBSB including, but not lim-ited to, Supervisor, Assistant Branch Manager, Customer Service Manager and most recently Branch Manager/IRA Specialist. Additionally, she serves as Treasurer for the North Brookfield Council on Aging and vol-unteers her time on behalf of NBSB at various local community events.

Fountain, of Palmer, brings 28 years of comprehensive banking experience to NBSB. She began her banking career in 1988 as a Teller, with her most recently held posi-tion being Branch Manager at SpencerBANK. Fountain is a grad-uate of the New England School for Financial Studies of Babson College and currently serves as a Board of Director for the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce. She will be largely based out of the North Brookfield Savings Bank Route 9, West Brookfield branch location.

Lisa is a sweet eleven-year-old Caucasian girl in need of a loving, consistent, attentive, calm and structured home. Lisa is currently playing basketball at a community center and enjoys the opportunity to be in the com-munity away from her program. Lisa currently resides in a group home and has developed attach-ments to her caretakers in the

home. While in her current placement, Lisa has made many gains. She has been following the program structure and has improved peer relations. She is able to take space as needed. Lisa is currently in the fourth grade where she is in a regular classroom setting and gets pulled out for extra support and some behavioral skills. Her teacher reports that Lisa is capable student who is working at nearly grade level. Overall, Lisa receives a good report.

Lisa is ready to transition into a long term placement. Lisa has expressed her wishes to reside with a two parent family and be adopted. Lisa has identified that she feels most comfortable with African American caretakers, preferably two mothers. She has a brother with whom it will be important to maintain contact. Lisa needs caretakers that would work with her current providers to understand Lisa’s needs and how to best respond to them.

Ironstone Adoption PartyHave you ever considered adopting a child from foster care with a physi-

cal, intellectual or developmental disability? Join the Massachusetts Adop-tion Resource Exchange (MARE) at Ironstone Farm on August 7th from 11am-1pm in North Andover to find out more about the process and chil-dren in foster care with special needs. Learn about the different services offered to families post-adoption, meet waiting children and their social workers and participate in activities. Pre-registration is required. Please call Victoria at MARE to learn more about this annual event (617)-542-3678 x135 or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.mareinc.org to register.

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WEBSTER – 1 Crosby St! 6 Rm Antique Colonial! Eat-in Kit w/Old Fashion Dble

Porcelain Sink! Liv Rm! Knotty Pine Fam Rm! Office w/Built Bookcases & Desk! Wood Flrs

Throughout! Upstairs - 2 Bdrms! Full Bath w/Claw Foot Tub/Shower! Gas Heat! 14,897’

Dble Lot! $109,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 21 Wakefield Ave! In a Cove Protected! Idle Out to the Lake

- South Pond Lake Access! 10 Rm Colonial! 5 Bdrms & 2.5

Baths! Applianced! Flexible Flr Plan! Master Suite w/Bath, Dressing Rm & Office Area! Buderus LP Gas Heat!

$344,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - 14 Bates Crossing! South Pond! East Expo – Beautiful Sunrises! Expansive Water Views!

11,000’ Level Lot! 6 Rm Colonial! 10x46 Porch! Open Flr Plan! 3 Bdrms! 2nd Flr

Master w/Cathedrals, Master Bath! 2 Baths! A/C! Garage! $559,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - 17 South Point Rd! Middle Pond! 6 Room Cape! 72’ Waterfront! Completely Renovated! Center Island Kit! Mostly Lake Facing Rms! Master w/Bath

& Private Deck! 2/3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Oil by Buderus! 4 Electric Mitsubishi Heat Pumps w/Air! Farmers Porch! Garage! $499,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Lakeview Rd! Middle Pond - Reid Smith Cove!

West Exposure = Sunsets! 100’ Level Waterfront! 7 Rm Yr Rd or Ideal 2nd

Home! Enjoy Music from Indian Ranch - Free! Fantastic 12,298’ Flat Lot w/Plenty of Space for Outside Enjoyment! 2 Docks! 3

Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! $489,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood Dr! Magnificent Lake Property! .75 Acres! Western Expo – Beautiful Sunsets! Frplc Liv Rm! Kit w/SS Appliances! Din Rm! 4

Bdrms! 2 Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Deck! Cabana! Sandy Beach! New Dock!

Boat Ramp! $799,900.00

DUDLEY – 61 New Boston Rd! 1,300+’ Ranch! 1.52 Acres! Applianced Oak Cabinet Kit w/Breakfast Counter! Din Area w/Slider

to Deck! Frplc Liv Rm w/Bay Window & Pellet Stove! 3 Bdrms! Master w/Bath & Walk-in Closet! 2nd Bath w/Skylight! Shed! Vinyl

Siding & Windows! $239,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - 82 Lakeside Ave! South Pond! Prime 157’ Waterfront w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 10+ Rm, 4 Bdrm, 4.5 Bath, A/C’d, 3,832’ Custom Colonial! Technical/Electrical Marvel! 2 Story Grand Entry! Fully Appliance Lake Facing Quartz Kit w/2 Dishwashers, Heated Flr & Pantry!

Spacious Din Area w/Custom Wall Unit & Slider to the Waterfront Deck w/Elect Awning! Frplc Liv Rm w/Entertainment Center! Din Rm w/Tray Ceiling! 1st Flr Lake Facing Master w/Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Full Bath w/Dble Vanity, Whirlpool & Corner Shower! Upstairs 3 Comfortable Bdrms, 2 Lake Facing, Both connect to a Full Bath, the 3rd has its Own Full Bath & Walk-in Closet! Walkout Lower Level Lake Facing Fam Rm w/2nd Kit, Cedar Sauna & Full Bath! Separate Utility Rm &

Workshop! 3 Car Attached Garage! Detached 1 Car Garage! Security System! LP Gas Whole House Generator! Boat House that Auto Draws Boat Out of the Water, Launches It on a Rail System! Weather Station! Well Irrig System! See/Ask For All Attachments! $1,275,000.00

CHARLTON - Glen Echo Lake! 211 Sunset Dr! Western Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 4492’ 14 Rm, Custom Colonial w/Farmers Porch! 200’ Waterfront w/Manicured Grounds! 4 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Fireplaces! C/Air, C/Vac, C/Stereo, Security! Hrdwds! Open Flr Plan! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/14’ Ceilings, Sliders to Lake Facing Deck! Din Rm w/Crown Moldings, Chair Rail & Waterford Chandelier! Cherry Cabinet Kit w/Quartz Counters, Center Isl w/Decor Appliances & Walk-in Pantry! 2 Master Bdrms - Lake Facing 1st Flr w/11’ Ceilings, Frplc & Bath w/Dble Sinks, Shower, Whirlpool & Walk-in Closets! Lake Facing Sunrm w/French Door, Sliders, & 14’ Ceilings! Office, 1/2 Bath, Laundry Rm! 2nd Flr w/2nd Master Suite w/Full Bath w/Dble Sinks! 2 Bdrms Share Another Bath! Lower Level w/Frplc Fam

Rm, Wet Bar, Billiard Parlor, Workout Rm & 6 Seat Theatre Rm w/60” TV w/Surround Sound! Full Bath! Walkout to Lake, Patio & Private Yard! 4Z Baisi Furnace! 2 Car Garage! Extra Lot! Glen Echo Awaits! $849,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE COMPOUND! 2 Checkerberry Isl! Private 2.09 Acre Waterfront Peninsula Estate! Park Like Grounds! 2,800’ 8 Rm Colonial Main House w/Lake Views from Most Windows! SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Area w/Tile Flr! Lake

Facing 38’ Din/Liv Rm w/Frplc, Recessed Lighting & Slider to Wrap Around Deck! French Dr Fam Rm Surrounded by Water! 3 Bdrms! 21’ Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Slider to Private Deck w/Lake Views, Master Bath! 2nd Bath w/Dble Vanity Sinks, 3.5 Baths! Skywalk Attached 750’ 4 Rm Guest/In-Law Apartment w/Granite Kit, SS Applianced, Open Din & Liv Rm w/Slider to Lake View Deck, Bdrm, Nice Bathrm! Detached 3 Rm Yr Rd Guest Cottage or Rental Unit w/Kit, Frplcd Liv Rm, Bdrm &

Bathroom! Enclosed 3 Season Pavilion Great for Entertaining! Tree Lined Private Drive! Rolling Lawn! Decks! Patios! Ideal Dock Setup! Boat Ramp! For the Discerning Buyer! $1,449,900.00

WEBSTER – 15 Abbey Rd! Fantastic 8 Rm Cape! SS Appliance Kit w/Din Area w/Slider to Screen Porch! Formal Din Rm!

Spacious Liv Rm! Huge Master w/Bamboo Wood Flr! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths – Full Bath

w/Dble Sinks! 1st Flr Laundry! Lower Level Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Cul-de-sac!

$279,900.00

WEBSTER – 18C Linwood St! 5 Room Townhouse! End Unit! Spacious and

Comfortable! 1,220’! Applianced Eat-in Kit w/Raised Panel Wood Cabinets & Slider to the Deck! Living Rm w/Ceiling Fan! 2 Bdrms! Master w/Walk-in Closet! Fam

Rm w/Slider to the Back Yard! 3 Zone Oil Heat! Easy 395 Access! $169,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - 71 Birch Island! 7 Rm Colonial w/Lake Views from Every Rm! Hrdwds in Din/Liv & Master Bdrm! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Walkout Lower Level Fam Rm! 239’ Waterfront! New Metal Roof!

2 Car Attached Garage & 3 Car Detached w/2nd Flr! Needs to be Seen to Appreciate

Everything it Could Be! $674,900.00

SOUTHBRIDGE – 32 Glenview Ave! Custom 6 Rm Contemp! Open Kit & Din Area w/Cathedrals & Skylight! Liv Rm w/Pellet Stove, Slider to Deck! 1st Flr Master w/Private Deck! 3 Bdrms! 2

Baths! Finished Lower Level w/LP Frplc! New Kit Cabinets, Counters & Roof 2014!

$259,900.00

WEBSTER – 15 Brandes St! Convenient 6 Rm Ranch! Eat-in Kit w/Pergo Flr! Frplc

Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Full Bath w/Dble Sinks! Partially Finished

Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Recent LP Hot Air Heat! Fresh Paint! Breezeway, Garage! “Trex” Deck w/

Awning! $184,900.00

DUDLEY – 4 Flaxfield Rd! 11 Rm Gambrel w/4 Rm In-law Apart! 1.13 Acres!

Applianced Granite Kit w/Isl & Brick Hearth! Din & Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Fam Rm w/Skylights & Full Bath! Huge Master! 5 Bdrms & 3.5 Baths Total! Lower Level

Game Rm! 2 Car Garage! $369,900.00

WEBSTER – 4 Tanner Rd! Custom 9 Rm, 3,494’ Brick Ranch! .68 Acres! 70’ Deck! Fam Rm w/Cathedrals, Skylight, Stone Frplc & Hrdwds! Din & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Master Suite! 1st Flr Laundry! Finished Lower

Level! C/Air! Security! 2 Car Garage! $339,900.00

AUBURN – 55 Loring St! RVer’s Dream! Pull Your Motor Coach into 24X60 Garage! Full Hook Ups! 7 Rm

1,820’ Contemp Ranch! Granite Kit w/Island! 14x27 Liv Rm w/Cathedrals!

Frplc Fam Rm! Frplc Master/Master Bath! 2 Bdrms! 3 Baths! 28x51

“Indoor Pool” Rm! C/A! 1.43 Acres! Super Convenient! $449,900.00

DUDLEY – 3 June Street! Corner of Mason Rd! 9 Room Split! 4 Bedrooms! 2 Full Baths! Granite Kitchen w/ Black Appliances! Open Living Room! New Tiled Entry Foyer! Finished Lower Level which is Perfect for Entertaining! Pellet Stove! Laundry Room!

12’x15’ Deck! Shed! Nicely Landscaped! $233,900.00

WEBSTER – 25 Black Point Rd! 6 Rm 2050’ Colonial! 13 Yrs Young! Applianced! Open Flr Plan - Dining Rm & Living Rm – 30’! 9’ Ceilings! 22’ Master Bdrm w/Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! Corner Lot! Farmer’s

Porch! Deck! Across the Street from Webster Lake Colonial Park Beach Rights!

$279,900.00

WOODSTOCK – 81 Loyola Rd! WAPPAQUASSET “QUASSET” POND! Hidden

88 Acre Recreational Gem! Woodstock Fairgrounds Near! Yr Rd or 2nd Home! 6+ Rm Multi-Level Contemp! 100’ Waterfront! 18,750’

Lot! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! A/C! Expandable! 3 Car Garage w/2nd Floor! $349,900.00

WEBSTER – New England Commons! Adult 55+!

2 Bdrms! 1 to 2 Baths/Master! Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds, Tile & Carpet! Basements! Garage! C/Air!

Security! Community Center! Walking Trails! Low Fees! Convenient!

From $234,900.00

DUDLEY – 377 Dudley Oxford Rd! 7 Rm Split! 2+ Acres! Applianced Kit w/ Breakfast

Bar! Den w/ Pellet Stove! 12x20 Liv Rm w/Cathedrals! 3 Bdrms! Full Bath w/Skylight!

Lower Level Fam Rm w/Hearth! 12x20 Deck! 2 Car Detached Garage! 2 Sheds! New Roof!

$234,900.00

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DUDLEY – 13 Kennedy Ave! 7 Rm Split! Beautifully Landscaped! 16X32’ In-Ground

Pool! Frplc Liv Rm! Din Rm! Appliance Eat-in Kit! Master Bdrm w/Dble Closet! Wall to Wall over Hrdwds Throughout! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Frplc Fam Rm! Laundry & Utility Rm! Town Services! Thermopain Windows!

$229,900.00

THOMPSON – 449 E Thompson Rd! 6 Rm Contemp! Beautiful 1.5 Acres!

Applianced Kit w/Quartz Counters, Cherry Cabinets, Breakfast Bar! Formal Din

Rm! Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Frplc! Master w/Walk-in Closets, Private Deck & Full Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! C/Vac! Mitsubishi A/C! Wired for Generator! 2 Car Garage! 2 Sheds! $309,900.00

CHARLTON - GLEN ECHO LAKE! 92 Stevens Park Rd! Prime 105’ Waterfront! Ideal 10,306’ Level Lot! Panoramic Lake Views! 4 Rm Ranch! Cathedral Ceiling Lake Facing Liv Rm & Master Bdrm!

Skylights! Galley Kit! Ideal Second Home or Build Your Dream Home, Town Sewer

makes it Possible! $249,900.00

DUDLEY – Waterfront! Pierpont Meadow Pond! 112 Klondike Rd! 100’

Sandy West Facing Shoreline! Sunsets! 15,375’ Lot! 5 Rm Year Round Ranch

with that Cozy Cottage Feel! Knotty Pine, Cathedrals & Hardwoods! 2 Bdrms!

Open Floor Plan! Shed! $299,900.00

THOMPSON – 7 Fairway Dr! 7 Rm Colonial! Pick Your Colors! SS Applianced Granite Kit

w/Breakfast Bar! Open Flr Plan! Spacious Din & Liv Rms! 1st Flr Office/Den! Hrdwd Flrs! Master w/Cathedral Ceiling! Master Bath w/Dual Sinks, Whirlpool, Separate Shower! 3

Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! 2 Car Garage! LP Gas Heat! C/Air! 395 Near! $339,900.00

WEBSTER – 884 School St! 7 Rm Cape! Applianced Kit! Formal Din Rm w/Corner Hutch! Frplc Liv Rm w/Crown Moldings!

4 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Sun Rm! Hrdwd Flrs Throughout! Lower Level Game Rm

& Fam Rm or Exercise Rm! Buderus Furnace! In-Ground Pool! Garage! Shed!

$234,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 296 Killdeer Island! North Pond! 180 Degree

Panoramic Water Views! Front Row Seat to 4th of July Fireworks! 5 Room Ranch! Ideal Second Home or Live Year Round!

Winter in Florida – Summers on Webster Lake! Open Floor Plan! 2 Bedrooms! Nice Deck! Garage! $299,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE! 39 Loveland Rd! Custom 13 Rm 5,252’ Contemp! 130’ South Facing Waterfront! 10’ Ceilings! Granite & Cherry Kit w/Slate Flr, Wolf SS Gas Range w/Dble Ovens, Sub Zero Frig, Isl w/Dble Sink, In-Counter Steamer! Formal Din Rm & Frplc Liv Rm w/Brazilian Cherry Hrdwds! Granite Wet Bar w/Ice Maker, Bottle Cooler & Bosch Dishwasher!

Office/1st Flr 5th Bdrm w/Marble LP Frplc! Bthrm w/Walk-in Kohler Steam Shower! Beautiful Stairways! 4 Bdrms w/Water Views! Huge Lake Facing Master w/Cathedrals, 3 Dble Closets & Slider to Private Deck! Master Bath w/“Vita” Whirlpool

Tub, Tile Shower & Dble Marble Vanity! Another Marble & Granite Bthrm! Lower Level Walks Out to Lake! 8 Seat Theater! Stone Frplc Fam Rm! Granite Wet Bar! Workshop w/French Dr to Lake, Possible Bdrm! Half Bath! House Sound

System! Andersons w/Nickel Hardware! 2 Car Heated Garage! Beach! Dock! $1,299,900.00

DUDLEY – 13 Blackmere Rd! 2,579’ 8 Rm Cape w/Farmers Porch! 2.16 Acres! SS Appliance Kit! 6 Burner Gas Cook-top! Frplcd Liv Rm! Din Rm

w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master w/Bath! Upstairs 2 Bdrms & Full Bath! Over Garage Man Town/

Guest Rm w/1/2 Bath! Studio w/Hrdwds! Heat w/Oil or Wood Pellet, Sep Furnaces! Wired for

Gen! Garages! Deck! $329,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 405 Beacon Park! WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! Lake Views! Applianced Galley Kitchen! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master Bath w/Double Vanity and

Skylight! 2.5 Tile Baths ! Central Air! Garage! Boat Dock Rental! Great Lakeside Pool!

Sandy Beach! $229,900.00

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WEBSTER – 17 Fort Hill Rd! Looking 30 ACRES OF PRIVACY & SERENITY!

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2 Large Bdrms! Updated Bath! Full Basement w/Laundry! 2 Car Detached

Garage! Oil Heat! Gas Hot Water! $274,900.00

ALEXANDER’S LAKE – Killingly, CT! 95 Island Rd! Beautiful Inside & Out 8 Rm Waterfront Colonial! Applianced Kit! Frplc Liv Rm! 1st Flr Bdrm, Bath & Laundry! 3 2nd

Flr Bdrms! Lake Facing Master w/Cathedrals, Skylight, Bath, Private

Deck! 2 Car Garage! $499,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 402 TreasureIsland! Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’!

Hardwood Floors! Applianced! OpenFloor Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5

Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Heat!Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 BOATSLIPS! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach!

$304,900.00

NEWER PRICETHOMPSON – 4 Jezierski La! 3,225’ 9 Rm Colonial w/In-Law Apart! 1.8 Acres!

SS Appliance Kit, Corian Counter, Tile Flr & Pantry! Din Rm w/Bay Window! Frplc

Liv Rm! Frplc Cathedral Ceiling Fam Rm! Master Suite! 4 Bdrms! 3 Baths!

14x26 Deck! 18x36 In-Ground Pool! 2 Car Attached Garage! $349,900.00

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WEBSTER – 863 School St! 7 Rm Colonial! Immaculate Condition! Updated

Electrical, Windows, Siding! Hrdwds Throughout! Remodeled Kitchen! Din

Rm! Liv Rm w/Frplc & French Drs! Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms w/Walk-in Closets. Full Bath!

Mudroom! Whole House Fan! Garage! $209,900.00

CHARLTON - South Charlton Reservoir! 302C Partridge Hill Rd! Full Recreational!

75’ Waterfront! West Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 6 Rm Ranch! Great Water Views!

Open Flr Plan w/Cathedrals, Skylights, Frplce! 2 Baths! Fam Rm! Garage!

Sandy Shore, Great Swimming! Dock! $369,900.00

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Webster - 114 Lake St. Multi-Family Zoned, 12,000 +/- Sq Ft Lot. Town Water & Sewer, and City Gas! $56,900.

Webster- 122 Gore Rd. Lot Approx. 1-1.2 +/- Acres. Town Water & Sewer. Level Lot. Business Zoned $110,000.

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WEBSTER - 25 STEFANIK AVE #3

Very Affordable! Low Monthly Fee! Desired END Unit gives Wooded Pri-vacy & Extra Windows! Located in a Low Traffic Neighborhood! The Entire Main Level has Been Freshened Up with New Paint in a Neutral Tone! This Complex is close to Shopping, Highway, Private & Public Schools! Close Vicinity to the Webster Lake Beach for Lots of Summer Fun! Cheaper than Renting! Heated Lower Level - Extra Space for, Office , Family Room, Com-puter Room, Game Room...etc $115,000

Lovely Country Setting for this 3 Bedroom Cape! Motivated Seller! Private setting on 1 Acre +/-! 2 Car Garage! Liv-ing-Dining Area! Country Kitchen! Eat in Dining Area! Walk out Basement for Convenient Access to Backyard. Needs some Cosmetic Updates but still a Good Valu $259,000.

DUDLEY-217 DUDLEY SOUTHBRIDGE RD WEBSTER - 45 PARK AVE

WEBSTER LAKE- 60 LAKESIDE AVE

Authentic LOG HOME Summer Cottage! 100’ Waterfront! Western Exposure! 10,000 + sq. ft. Lot offers loads of en-joyment! Expansive view of South Pond! Inground Sprinkler System! Don’t let this one pass you by! $374,000.

WEBSTER LAKE - TREASURE ISLANDWelcome to Treasure Island ! Located on the Shores of Beauti-ful WEBSTER LAKE! Current Owner’s Remodeled every inch of this Unit with a “Magazine Worthy” Flair! Each Room is Elegantly Appointed! Bamboo Floors! Family Room in Lower Level has Gas Fireplace with “Floor to Ceiling” Custom Granite & Mantel! Taste-fully Finished w/ Crown Molding! “Lux” Master Bath W/Italian Tiled Shower Surround! Enjoy the Outdoors Deck, Private Beach & Heated “Salt Water” Pool! 2 Boat Slips! New Price $334,900

WEBSTER LAKE - 113 BIRCH ISLAND RD

Webster Lake Waterfront! Breathtaking view of Middle Pond! Catch the Early Morning Sun at breakfast right at water edge or in the huge 4 season porch! Many recent updates! Interior Freshly Painted! Fieldstone Fireplace! Hardwoods! Oil Heat! 2 bedrooms! and much more! NEW PRICE $329,900.

DUDLEY - 14 JAYBEE AVE

Spacious raised ranch! Open layout floor plan! Hard-woods throughout! Fireplaced living room! Double deck w / hot tub! Lower deck has french doors from fireplaced family room! Applianced kitchen! Lower level family room w / fireplace! 2 Car garage! And much more! New Price $235,000.

THOMPSON - 20 LAURELWOOD RD

Charming 4 bedroom 3 bath colonial nestled in a picture perfect quiet neighbor-hood with large manicured yard and privacy galore! Sit out on your screened in porch on those warm summer nights and look out at the fruit trees and gardens! Open floor plan has so much to offeer! Front to back living room has a lovely fireplace and pellet stove included. Fully applianced kitchen is open to back den and attached garage offers added storage! New Price $259,900.

WEBSTER-4 PANARELLI WAYBeautiful Colonial Located In A Quiet Cul De Sac! Amazing Grand Foyer With Cascading Stair-way! 7 Room, 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Home! Gleaming Hardwoods! Fireplaced Living Room! Applianced Kitchen! Master Suite! Jacuzzi Tub And Show-er Stall! Private Back Deck! 2 Zone Heating And Cooling! New Price $314,900.

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NEW LISTING: Summer has ARRIVED and so Should YOU! Roomy Ranch! Lots of House for the Money $$ 3 Floors of Living Space provide Lots of Room for Family Get Togethers or Quiet Enjoyment of the Priceless “Waterfront” Living! Large Tiered Deck gives Access to a Level yard and Water Access! Spacious Lower Level with Wide Open Spaces for Game Tables and Movie Shows! Property is Located in a Cove! $349,000.

WEBSTER LAKE • 2 SOUTH POINT RD

WEBSTER LAKE - NEW LISTING: PANORAMIC VIEWS OF WEBSTER LAKE! Great South Facing Location, 62’ prime lakefront, large deep lot 10,489sf , flag-stone & concrete patios, full concrete walkway at water’s edge, dock, retaining walls & stonework, privacy fence, storage shed, recently paved drive, plenty offstreet parking in driveway & area at roadside, spacious, Year-round, 2 story Cape home, 4 BRs (1 on 1st flr), 2 full BAs, Harvey replacement windows, 6 year+/- young roof. $460,000

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New To Market! Spacious custom ranch style home on large level lot, conveniently located & close to elementary school. Granite face front, well maintained, nicely landscaped, private, fenced in back yard with in-ground pool, screen room, and RV pad with electricity. Recent updates include roof & Buderus heating system with Megastore hot water storage, Formal entry to large living room with stone fireplace, 2 car garage & much more $214,900.

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First Time Offered! Beautifully Maintained Ranch has Something for Every-one! Custom Kitchen - Birch Cabinets & Breakfast Bar! Finished Basement! Newer Pellet Stove for Alternate Heat Source! Full Bath! Kitchen Area w/sink & Refrigerator! Perfect as a Teen Suite or Game Room!! Detached 2 Stall “Powered” Garage for the Car Enthusiast! Loft Area AND an Oil Furnace! Side Entry Features a Large Sitting Room! Cozy Sunroom! Colorful Perenni-al Gardens Border! Patio! New Septic being Installed. $269,000.

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CHARLTONCharming 3 BR 2 BA Drake

Built Home nestled on Prindle Hill with views of Prindle Lake.

Built in 1734 and tastefully updated throughout the years. 5 Fireplaces. 3 car attached

garage. Inground pool. $329,900

CHARLTON 4 BR, 1.5 BA Colonial on 4.5+ Acres! Large, private

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original owners. HW floors in LR & DR. Updates inc central

air, garage & driveway. All utilities are underground.

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SATURDAY, JULY 9DUDLEY96 Charlton Rd S 11-1 $239,900 Remax Advantage 1 / Diane Loung 774-239-2937131 Old Webster Rd S 11-1 $317,900 Remax Advantage 1 / Jo-Ann Szynczak 508-943-7669 • 774-230-5044

SUNDAY, JULY 10BROOKFIELD98 Rice Corner Rd S 1-3 $209,000 Exit Real Estate Executives / Lisa Caron 508-341-8299CHARLTON15 Colicum Dr S 10-11 $379,900 Allworth Realty/George Goulas 508-434-5871 • 508-509-3833SOUTHBRIDGE108 Chapin St S 11-1 $169,900 Remax Advantage 1 / Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902GPS to 87 Wall St S 11-1 $199,900 + Hometown Realty / Christi CournoyerRiver’s Edge Subdivision 508-764-3202WEBSTERTreasure Island S 12-3 $334,900 Hope Realty 508-943-4333

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PALMERClassic Colonial! 3 BR,

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HOLLAND4 BR, 2 bath Cape. Deck,

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Ingrid Helena Karp.

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WEST BROOKFIELDCharming and spacious An-tique Colonial. 4 BR, over-looking orchard. $179,900.

Dorothy Fontana.

DUDLEY4 BR, 2+ full bath Colonial

set back from the road. Wrap-around porch, pool, more.

$349,900. Annette Astphan.

WEBSTERWebster Lake Waterfront. 3 BR, 2 bath Colonial, views.

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WEST WARREN End unit in historic brick row house. 4 BR. Many recent updates. $95,000.

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HOLLANDPristine 3 BR, 2 bath

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HOLLANDStunning contemporary cape on 1.5+A. 3 BR, 2 baths, FP,

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HOLLANDCute yr-rd 2 BR Bungalow with lake views. Affordable summer getaway! $130,000.

Lisa Boudreau.

WEBSTERInvestment opportunity! 2 family on oversized corner

lot. 2/4 BR, $146,000. Sarah Gustafson.

WARREN3 BR, 2 bath Ranch. Hard-

woods, garage under, fenced yard. $169,900.

Annette Astphan.

WARREN3 BR Ranch. Large LR w/

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Stewart & Stewart.

STURBRIDGE-SUNDAY7 Crescent Way - 12-1 pm

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10 Johnathan Pass • $399,900 40 Brentwood Dr • $239,900

107 Mason Rd • $252,000

CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL

Gas heat and fireplace with this hip-roof colonial. Deceiving in living area, with 3 complete levels including 1st floor family room, kitchen with center island and 3.5 baths. This has it all: central air, central vac, hot tub, media room, pool and 1.7 acres.

Two spacious bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level. First floor has master, hardwoods, fireplace and pellet stove, laundry and 1/2 bath, wooded 3/4 acre lot on quiet cul-de-sac, Close to shopping and highways.

92 Cortis Rd • $264,900

* Central Air* Open Concept Floor plan* Living, dining kichen area w/ breakfast bar* Hardwoods * Lower Level Family Room

* 4 bedroom * 2 baths* Nearly 1300 sq.ft. * Fireplace* Updates include: roof, boiler, windows, granite

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Beautiful River’s Edge Subdivision, New construction, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, gran-ite, central air, 1/2 acre lot & so much

more. Peaceful, private neighborhood. GPS to 87 Wall St, Southbridge for subdivision entrance

Christi Cournoyer384 Main St., Southbridge, MA

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TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and place of the sale. The balance tobe paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851, Attorney for the Mortgagee.

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SATURDAY, JULY 9

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SUNDAY, JULY 10

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SATURDAY, JULY 16

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY JULY 22, 23, 24

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY JULY 29, 30, 31

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISINGFOR CHARITY CAR SHOWJune 8th through August 31stKLEMS117 West Main St., Spencer, MA

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Pomfret $269,000

64 Laurel Drive, Woodstock $309,000 NEW PRICEG10139843.bhhsNEproperties.com

First time offered waterfront property; peaceful neighborhood close to town plus beautiful frontage

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Lake living at its finest. 2011 energy efficient, waterfront home on Witch’s Woods.

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182 Fox Road, Putnam $275,000 G10138188.bhhsNEproperties.com

Large, sunny country Cape on 5.75 acres, hard-woods, woodstove, 4 beds, 2.5 baths, finished LL

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Great value, 5 car garage & oversized colonial with central air is in a picture perfect setting w/a red

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Robert Ritchotte

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Joyce Fortin

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REAL ESTATE


Notice of Public Hearing – Planning Board

The Spencer Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA, on the following item(s) starting at 7:00 PM or as soon thereaf-ter as can be heard:Subdivision Modifications - Applicant: ZPT Energy Solutions, LLC, Owner: James Laney. Location: Holmes Street/ Sunset Lane, Spencer Assessor’s Map R28/24-35. The applicant is requesting revi-sions to the approved subdivision, originally approved in 2006, includ-ing the elimination of the dead-end cul-de-sac on Sunset Lane. The property is located within the subur-ban residential zoning district.Interested Parties may review these applications at the Office of Development & Inspectional Services in Memorial Town Hall during regular business hours.July 1, 2016July 8, 2016

LEGAL NOTICEJune 21, 2016The North Brookfield Planning Board will hold two public hearings and the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday July 20, 2016 at the Senior Center, 29 Forest Street, North Brookfield.The regular scheduled monthly meet-ing will be at 7pm.The first hearing will be heard at 7:30pm on the appli-cation of ZPT Energy Solutions LLC, 309 East County Road, Rutland MA to consider a variance under Section VI.F of the zoning bylaws (commercial solar energy bylaw) to allow construc-tion in an R-66 district of a 1.5 MW Photovoltaic array at Lot #13 Birch Hill Road owned by Jason Hinerth. The

applicant is seeking a variance on the setback and natural buffer. A copy of tha plan, application and map are on file at the office of the Town Clerk, 215 North Main Street, North Brookfield.The second hearing will be held at 8pm, it is a continuation of the recessed hearing of 6/15/16 to hear the final discussions on the decision for 52 West Brookfield Road for ZPT Energy Solutions LLC, 309 East County Road, Rutland, MA. Decision to consider a solar array facility at said location in an R-66 district owned by Paula Hinerth, trustee.The applicant is looking for a variance on the buffer setback and nat-ural buffer.A copy of the plan, applica-tion and map are on file at the office of the Town Clerk, 215 North Main Street, North Brookfield. Stephen CummingsChairmanJuly 1, 2016July 8, 2016

Town of West BrookfieldZoning Board of Appeals

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the West Brookfield Town Hall, to act on an application for a Special Permit for Bernard and Brenda Bouvier for the property located at 9 Hillside Drive, West Brookfield. The applicant wishes to build a room above his garage at the above pre-existing nonconforming property in Neighborhood Residential District requires a special permit as per sections, -1.5 Nonconformity, - §1.52 Nonconforming Structures, (a) (et al). The public is invited to attend.

Renee Adams WhiteClerk

July 8, 2016July 15, 2015

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family CourtWorcester Division

225 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01608

(508) 831-2000Docket No. WO16P2013EA

Estate of: Hildred E. Burtt

Also Known As: Hildred D. BurttDate Of Death: 2/27/2016

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Nancy C Dickie of Worcester MAa Will has been admitted to informal probate.Nancy C Dickie of Worcester MAhas been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.The estate is being administered un-der informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachu-setts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested par-ties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Rep-resentative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interest-ed parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or re-stricting the powers of Personal Rep-resentatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.July 8, 2016

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family CourtWorcester Division

225 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01608

(508) 831-2000Docket No. WO16P1793EA

Estate of: Ruth E Kenward

Date Of Death: 4/28/2016INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Donald Kenward of New Port Richey FLa Will has been admitted to informal probate.Donald Kenward of New Port Richey FLhas been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.The estate is being administered un-der informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachu-setts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested par-ties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Rep-resentative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interest-ed parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or re-stricting the powers of Personal Rep-resentatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.July 8, 2016

LEGALS

OUR TOWNSNorth Brookfield Savings Bank elects four new corporators

NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank is pleased to announce the election of four new Corporators at the Bank’s recent Annual Dinner held on May 2.

Marc Lamoureux is President of Lamoureux Ford, located on Route 9

in East Brookfield. Serving the commu-nities of Worcester, Leicester, Spencer and the Brookfields since 1977, the deal-ership has received the Ford President’s Award for customer satisfaction for 19 con-secutive years.

Lamoureux grew up in West Brookfield, and recently relo-cated to the town of Paxton. A member of the Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce, he is a tireless advocate for the community and an avid supporter of local schools and police/fire departments; the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester; the T&G Santa Fund; and var-ious sporting events.

Tracy Opalinski, who was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Ware Rotary Club, is the personification of community leader-ship.

A resident of Ware, Opalinski current-ly holds numerous titles and positions, including: Trustee of the Edward &

Barbara Urban Foundation; Vice President, Ware Business & Civic Association; Chairman, Keep Care Local at Mary Lane Coalition; Board Member, Workshop13 Cultural Arts & Educational Center; Chairman, Ware Open Space Committee; Member of the Ware Community Development Authority; Advisory Committee Member to E2E “Education to Employment,” a Holyoke Community College & Workforce Training Center; and Member of the Ware Strategic Transportation Committee.

In order to increase job development and stimulate business growth local-ly, regionally and statewide; Opalinski recognizes a skilled and knowledgeable workforce is required. She has strongly advocated for accessibility to continu-ing education, job training and quality healthcare. These key issues are nec-essary for citizens to become employed and self-reliant, which results in higher consumer demand and ultimately, busi-ness growth.

Attorney Paul Cranston is President of the law firm Cranston & Cranston, P.C. in Barre. A graduate of Assumption

College and the New England School of Law in Boston, Cranston has been with the firm since 1987. He specializes in real estate conveyancing and mortgage closings, family law, municipal law, civil and criminal litigation, corpora-tions, personal injury, estate planning and probate.

Cranston currently is a member of the Worcester County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association, and the Massachusetts Moderators Association. In addi-tion, he is Chairman of the Barre Common Oversight Committee, Barre Town Moderator and Member of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Finance Committee.

Cranston was past President of the Western Worcester County Bar Association, and past Treasurer of the Barre Business Association, Barre Little League and the Quabbin Little League. He also previously served 3 terms on the Worcester County Bar Association Executive Committee. He regularly handles pro bono cases for the Worcester Volunteer Lawyers Service and provides “lawyer-for-the-day” ser-vices to indigents in the Worcester Probate Court.

Marc A. Varnum is President of Varnum Funeral Home, Inc. in West Brookfield — a privately owned and operated business he established in

1993.Varnum grew up working with and

managing his father’s business, Al’s Rubbish Removal, until 1995, as well as serving as a Funeral Director and Embalmer at the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home in Spencer, MA. He received his Funeral Directors and Embalmers License in 1987 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Varnum grew up in West Brookfield, and recently relocated to the town of Spencer. He is a former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and past President of the West Brookfield Rescue Squad. In addition, he is the former West Brookfield Cemetery Commissioner and previously served on the West Brookfield Common Committee. He currently is a Member of the George Whitefield United Methodist Church and the Bay Path Masonic Lodge in West Brookfield, as well as the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.

“North Brookfield Savings Bank is pleased to welcome these success-ful business leaders to the role of Corporator. They each have deep ties within the communities NBSB serves, which make them perfect to act as community liaisons,” said Donna L. Boulanger, President & CEO of North Brookfield Savings Bank. “We are hon-

ored to have them serve as a represen-tative of NBSB and we look forward to their support and guidance to help us further connect with our communities and our customers.”

Quabbin Community Band hosts Night at the Movies

BARRE — The Quabbin Community Band celebrates the stars of the screen and pictures as they present Night at the Movies on Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at the Nornay Park Bandstand, on the South Barre Common, Main Street.

The program will feature many favor-ite and well known themes of popular movies spanning decades. Come tap your feet to The Pink Panther, Star Trek, Harry Potter and more. Attendance at the concert is free, however donations are graciously accepted. Rain location of the event is the Barre Town Hall, located in the center of Barre. Quabbin Community Band always welcomes new membership, with rehearsals every week from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Concerts are Sundays in South Barre throughout the summer. For more information about rehearsals or concerts, please call Peter Lewis, Musical Director and Conductor at 978-355-9879.

Marc Lamoureux

Tracy Opalinski

Paul Cranston

Marc Varnum

Sheriff Lew Evangelidis announces annual Senior Picnic date of Aug. 20

SHREWSBURY — Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis has announced the Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic will be held at SAC Park in Shrewsbury on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for all seniors.

“As Sheriff, hosting the Annual Senior Picnic is one of the great high-lights of the year. This year’s Senior Picnic will be a wonderful fun filled day to give back to the seniors of Worcester County who have given so much to their communities over the years,” said Evangelidis.

The Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic has become the biggest senior picnic event throughout the region and is spon-sored by the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association including donations by many local businesses. In addition to a traditional BBQ menu, the Sheriff’s Picnic will include a fun after-noon of complimentary bingo games, raffle prizes and music entertainment.

For more information on the Sheriff’s Senior Picnic, please contact the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association at 508-796-2638 or visit www.worcestercountysheriff.com.

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The annual Sheriff’s Senior Picnic will be held at SAC Park in Shrewsbury on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for all seniors.

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Tool ShedsMade of Texture 1-11

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Delivered Built On-SiteOther Sizes AvailableCALL (413)324-1117

TV-SONY24”

includes owners manual,remote control and

cables.$25.00

text msg only to(860)630-0773

TWO John Deere 110 Lawn Tractors Early 1960 Models

Family Owned, Great Condition$500/each

(860) 974-8721

010 FOR SALE

VARIOUS ELVIS PRESLEYMEMORABILIA

$500(508)612-9263(508)461-7479

VISION FITNESSPROGRAMMABLE

ELLIPTICAL TRAINERModel #X6100Folds Nicely

High End TrainerLightly Used,

Excellent Condition Retail $1295Asking $525

508-479-4023

WEBSTER-IN HOME SALE!

Christmas DecorDepartment 56 Silhouettes

Decorative PrintsLawn Chairs

and much more.By appt. only no calls after 7pm

(508)949-7539

YAMAHA CLAVINOVAELECTRIC PIANO

WITH BENCHModel CLP153S

Original price $2,675Asking $900 (negotiable)

508-765-1514

100 GENERAL

130 YARD SALES

****************DEADLINE FOR

YARD SALESUBMISSIONS IS NOON MONDAY

FOR ALL MASS. WEEKLY

PAPERSDeadline subject to change

due to holidaysCall for more info

********************

FLEA MARKET SELLERS 20 years of very good

items clearing out housebut don’t want hassle of

yard sale come and makean offer !

Best one gets it all! Cash only!

(508)943-0169

YARD SALEBRIMFIELD

Governor Fairbanks RoadMulti-Family

Sat 7/98am-2pm

200 GEN. BUSINESS

205 BOATS

1- BASS BOAT10 ft. with trailer

$1150.

1- 13 ft. 10” ALUMINUM

SPORTSPAL CANOE$500.

1- ALUMINUM 10 ft.JOHN BOAT

$300.

Call 508-885-5189

2002 LARSONBOWRIDERLow mileage,

195 HP Mercury I/OLake driven only

Excellent conditionIncludes trailer

$7,595.00

508-414-8101********************3-PERSON PEDAL BOAT

Like new - used 4 timesStored inside

$400 or make us an offer508-867-8605

Please leave a message and I willreturn your call

********************

205 BOATS

Old Town Canoe1931 old town 18’

restored Maine guidecanoe.

Clear resin coated, Mahogany gun wales

And caned seats a third seat mahoganycaned seat and back

Paddles included Perfect for the wooden

canoe enthusiast.$5800.00

(508)479-0230

SEA NYMPH 199316FT DEEP

Fishing Machine SeriesFM161. 40HP Johnson

Motor. GalvanizedTrailer. Used minimally.

Like new/showroomcondition. Stored in

heated garage. $3000.00 Call: (774)272-1761

Ski Nautique 1984 2001 tan on tan

new interior and carpeting

350 Chevy inboard589 hours running time.

$6500.00/OBOCall(413)245-9545

or(860)985-8000


207 BOAT/DOCK

RENTALS

PRICE REDUCED-BUILDING LOTDesirable location

Southbridge -Dennison Hill area

1/2+ acre Town water and town

sewerPrice reduced to

$34,500or best offer

(508)612-9263(508)461-7479

215 CAMPING

Co-op Campsite,on dead-end road

Quiet area, walk to thelake,go fishing or put

your boat in. Located inQuinebaug Cove

Campground, BrimfieldRes.$15,000 or b.o.Campsite sells with

everything on it! 38ftcamper furnished, small

shed, more. Call or e-mail

for pics and details.(774)245-5098

[email protected]

TEKONSHA PRODIGY P2 BRAKE CONTROL

will handle up to 4 axles$125.00

860-412-0119

265 FUEL/WOOD

FIREWOODCut, Split & Delivered

Green & Seasoned

Wood Lots Wanted

Call Paul(508)769-2351

Need to Place a Classified Ad?Call 800-536-5836

FREE CONSTRUCTION WOOD

2x4’s, 2x6’s, Plywood beams, 3/4’

thick, Assorted sizes &thickness. Good for

wood stoves and outdoor burners

Clean Wood!(508)867-2564

Delivery Available

284 LOST & FOUND

PETS

Did you find your pet?

Or find a home for one?

LET US KNOW!!!Please call us so that we

can take your ad out of the paper...

Town-To-TownClassifieds

508-909-4111LOST CAT

“Angie”Last seen Linehouse Rd,

Thompson, CTon Dudley border

White with golden brown andblack markings

Call Chris860-634-6001

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285 PET CARE

FAN-C-PET

MobileGrooming Salon

Vicki Kelley

ProfessionalGroomer

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right toYour Door”

(508)987-2419

Going... Going...Gone to the DogsTraining and behavior management in your

home.Positive methods used.

Certified Pet Dog trainer and member

APDTCall Renelle at508-892-1850

email:[email protected]

298 WANTED TO BUY

Route169

Antiques884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire Estates

We Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate Auctions

CALL MIKE ANYTIME

(774)230-1662

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ BUY & SELL $ALL GOLD & SILVER

ITEMSSpecializing in

NUMISMATIC COINS,gold & silver of any form!

Qualified with over 30years experience & a following of manysatisfied customers.

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

Bring in your items &see what they’re worth.

You won’t leave disappointed.

Honesty and fairnessare our best policies!

Lee’s Coins & Jewelry

239 West Main StreetEast Brookfield

(Route 9 - PandaGarden Plaza)(508)637-1236

(508)341-6355 (cell)

WARRELICS& WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-(508)688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELP

WANTED

*******************Brookside Terrace

Apartments seekingexperienced, certifiedlifeguards immediately

Must have current firstaid/CPR certification.

Holidays and weekendsrequired. Starting $10/hr.

Contact Wanda at (508) 764-7675

or email wviruet

@meredithmanagement.com

LocalHeroes

FOUND HERE!

DRIVERSPart Time

Wholesale marine distributorseeks dependable persons to

deliver boat trailers and accessories throughout the

New England area. Day shift.No heavy lifting. Retiree’s

welcome.

APPLY: NORTHEAST MARINE

INDUSTRIES, INC. 88 MAIN STREET

OXFORD, MA 01540

310 GENERAL HELP

WANTED

FosterParents Wanted

Seeking Quality HomesThroughout Central MATo Provide Foster CareTo Children In Need.

24/7 Support. GenerousReimbursement.

$1000 Sign-On BonusCall For Details

Devereux TherapeuticFoster Care

(508)829-6769

LINE COOKExperienced sautee/grill cook

Apply in personSALEM CROSS INNWEST BROOKFIELD

OFFICE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

Positive, detailed, organizedperson needed for small distribution business in

Uxbridge, MA. Pleasant phonemanner a must. Ability tomulti-task, prioritize and

demonstrate great customerservice skills. Basic computerskills necessary (Word, Excel)and ability to learn our system.

M-F days-40 hours/week.

Please forward resume to: reception@

primematerials.com


Call 800-536-5836

PARTS DEPARTMENT/WAREHOUSE

WORKERExpanding trailer distributorseeks dependable/mature person, needed to work inparts department, shippingand receiving Monday thru

Friday. Great pay and bene-fits. Phone, computer and

mechanical knowledge helpful. Apply:

Northeast Marine Ind., Inc. 88 Main Street

Oxford, MA

********************TELLER-

Processes a variety of membertransactions ie. deposits,

withdrawals, loan payments,etc. Actively assesses the

needs of members and offerssolutions and product

guidance. To apply visit anySouthbridge Credit Union

location or email resume [email protected].

********************

Want to Place a Classified Ad?

Call 800-536-5836

310 GENERAL HELP

WANTED

Town Accountant

The East Brookfield Board ofSelectmen is seeking qualifiedcandidates for the position ofTown Accountant. This is a

part-time position. Hours mayvary up to 19, some evenings

required.This position requires

considerable interaction with thefinancial team, department

heads and staff. Responsibilitesinclude keeping accounts and

financial records in accordancewith applicable laws, reviewing

all town expenditures andestablishing policies and

procedures to ensure fiscalaccountability for all

departments. Position alsoinvolves reconciliation of townfinancial records, assistancewith budgeting and capitalplanning and preparation of

financial reports.Minimum qualifications include

a Bachelor’s degree inaccounting, finance or related

field; knowledge ofMassachusetts Municipalgovernment procedures,

Massachusetts general laws andprocurement law and

procedures; FUNDWAREaccounting software.

Knowledge of other municipalaccounting software is helpful.

Possession of Mass. Gov.Accounting Certification or

equivalent. Salary to$25,780.00. Send resume and

three references to Board ofSelectmen, Memorial TownComplex, 122 Connie MackDrive, East Brookfield, MA01515 by Monday, July 11,2016. Or send via email to

[email protected]

The Town of East Brookfield isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wanted:KITCHEN HELPAND DELIVERY

DRIVERS

VILLAGE PIZZA & RESTAURANT

Route 20Sturbridge

508-347-8177Ask for Bob

We are a fast paced, growing independent insurance agency

located in CentralMassachusetts. We are

looking for an experienced personal lines representative...

bi-lingual(Spanish) a plus.Candidate must be Property and

Casualty licensed, have extensive personal lines insurance knowledge.

Commercial experience also aplus but not required.

Candidate must be positive, patient, motivated and always

be looking for ways to increasethe value we bring to the customer relationship.

Problem-solving abilities, highethical standards, and a warm,kind and friendly demeanor are

a must.

Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. We offer a very

generous salary and benefitspackage.

Please send a resume for consideration to Karen at: [email protected].

Thank you!

TAM, Applied, Account Manager, Personal Lines,

Insurance

DON’T MISS

A THING!

IT’S GOIN’

DOWN!CHECK OUT THE

SPORTS ACTION!


4Town-to-Town Classifieds • Friday, July 8, 2016

311 PART-TIME

HELP WANTED

Job OpportunityDEPARTMENT

ASSISTANTThe Charlton Police Departmentis seeking to hire a part-time/10

hour per week Department Assistant. The Department

Assistant will report directly tothe Administrative Assistant to

the Chief of Police.Qualified candidates applyingfor this position must have

strong communication skills,must be adept at using

Microsoft Office, Word, Exceland will be required to learn andfully utilize the Charlton PoliceDepartment’s - I.M.C. records

management software program.Duties include but are not

limited to processing payroll,processing accounts receivable

and payable, police detailbilling and collections, filing,

record keeping, etc.Wages for this position is$15.00 per hour and the

successful candidate must beable to work on Monday and

Tuesday during normalbusiness hours.

Interested applicants shouldsend a cover letter and resume

to the attention of Chief James A. Pervier

Charlton PoliceDepartment

85 Masonic Home RoadCharlton, MA 01507

Applications for this positionwill be accepted until the

position is filled.EOE

313 CLERICAL

TOWN OF BRIMFIELDBOARD OF HEALTH-ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANTQualified candidate must

possess strong organizationaland communication skills tocomplete tasks on time with

minimum supervision. Worksunder the direction of the Boardof Health Chariman and Board

members. Conforms to departmental regulations and

professional standards. Working knowledge of town

bylaws and State statutes relevant to matters of the Boardof Health office and position.

Scheduling, attending and documenting all Board of Health

meetings. Maintains currentbudget and prepares Annual

Town Report for Boards review.Processing all annual permitsand temporary food permits.

Must have excellent computerskills and be proficient usingMS Office software. ExcellentCustomer Service skills and

written and oral communicationskills. Ability to maintain

confidentiality and integrity atall times. Associates degree in

office administration/management

with a minimum of two to fiveyears of experience in a

municipal setting or equivalentcombination of education andwork experience. Full time, 35hours per week, benefits and

competitive wagePlease forward letter of interestand resume to Richard Costa,

Board of Health Chairman, 23 Main Street, Brimfield, MA

01010 or email to [email protected]

no later than July 8, 2016.

For a complete job description,see Town of Brimfield website,

www.brimfieldma.org

319 HEALTH CARE

PROFESSIONALS

CNA/HHA: WebsterFull/time days

Spend quality time with ourclients!

Personal care and recreationalservices.

CNA/HHA CertificationReliable, personable, energetic.

Visit: www.accorddaycenter.comInquire @ (508) 949-3598

325 PROFESSIONAL

HELP WANTED

Growth Oriented InsuranceAgency seeks candidate for a

minimum 30hr position.Personal lines experience andlicensed applicants preferred.

Excellent oral, writtencommunication and

interpersonal skills. A positiveattitude and ability to set

priorities are required. Pleaseemail resume to

[email protected]

No calls please

TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERSWANTED

***************

Class A CDL withHazmatBased in

North Brookfield

******************

Please Call508-867-3235

330 SALES

NOW HIRING!Country Curtains Sturbridge

seeksPART-TIME

SALES ASSOCIATESPleasant work environment,

generous employee discount,great retail hours!

Please apply in our store atThe Lincoln House371 Main Street

(Route 20)Sturbridge

or contact the storefor more information:508-347-2158 or

[email protected]

400 SERVICES

442 LICENSED DAY

CARE

*************************The Commonwealth of

MassachusettsOffice of Child Care

Services requires that allads placed in the

newspaper for child care(daycare) in your home

include your license number

454 HOME

IMPROVEMENT$

1 PAINTINGInterior/Exterior

Power WashingCarpentry

• FREE ESTIMATES •• FULLY Insured •

• Reasonable Rates •Rich O’Brien

Painting28 Years Of Experience(508)248-7314

Furniture DoctorHave your furniture

Professionally restoredat Reasonable rates.furniture face lifting,painting, striping to

Refinishing, caning and repairs.

ANTIQUE DOCTORDaniel Ross

(508)248-9225or

(860)382-541030 years in business

GOOD AS NEWPAINTING

to ensure your peace of mindwith all your Interior and

Exterior Painting and Wallcovering needs.

Free estimatesLicensed and insured

Call Robert774-272-3766Visit our website

www.goodasnewpainting.com

500 REAL ESTATE

505 APARTMENTS FOR

RENT

3 Room Apartment ForRent in Sturbridge

1 Bedroom Second FloorOff-Street ParkingCentrally Located

$650/month

(508) 397-3411(774) 402-0145

Section 8 Welcome

Southbridge 6 Room 3 Bedroom

Apartment, New Kitchen,Bath, Wall, Ceilings,

Paint, flooring, LightsAppliances. W/D hookupAvailable ASAP No pets

(413)531-2433

SOUTHBRIDGE 3/4 BR Apartment for Rent

Renovated and De-Leaded.Large kitchen, new boiler, yard,

W/D Hookup. Section 8 OK$1,000/month

(617) 908-0744

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Worcester County Memorial Park,

Paxton MA.2 graves in Garden of Valor

lot 113Asking $2,000ea,or

$3,000 for bothCall (603)692-2898

550 MOBILE HOMES

KROPF/WEDGEWOODPARK MODEL TRAILER

Park Model Trailer with additionHigh View Camp Ground in

West BrookfieldMany new improvementsCall for more information

if interestedThis is seasonal

Price reduced: $20,000Call Pat

508-873-6312

575 VACATION RENTALS

CAPE COD DENNISPORTClean 2 bedroom

CottageCable TV,

Close to Beaches, Golf, Bike Trail, Shopping,

Restaurants andAmusements. Sorry, No Pets

Large private lot.Great for children!************

$610.00 A Week508-280-8331

[email protected]

CAPE COD TIMESHARE FOR SALEEdgewater Beach Resort

95 Chase AvenueDennisport, MA 02639

On the waterStudio (Unit 706)

Fixed week 33 (August)Deeded rights

You’ll own it for a lifetime& can be passed down toyour children and grand

children. $5000.00(508)347-3145

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PRIME SUMMER WEEKSSTILL AVAILABLE

Weeks Available:July 2 - July 9

July 23-July 30Aug. 27-Sept. 3$975 per week

South Dennis, off Rte. 134:

Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, 2 twins) 1 bath home withfull kitchen & microwave,washer/dryer, screened inporch w/ picnic table, grill,cable TV. Outdoor shower.

On dead-end street. Near shopping, theater,restaurants, bike trail,fishing, playground,

10 minutes from bay andocean side beaches.

Off season rates available

Call Janet at 508-865-1583

after 6 pm, or email June at

[email protected] for more information.

WELLS, MAINEVillage By the Sea

2 bedroom/2 bath condo.Pool complex,

w/jacuzzi, exercise room,outdoor pool, in-unit

laundry,A/C, cable.

Weeks available from$875 to $925

CALL FOR RATES(508)429-7568


700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

2006 MUSTANG GTPARTS

(4) Koenig Beyond Wheels 17x8$450

Front Leather Seats $500Complete Stock Exhaust $300Front Brake Calipers w/Pads

$300Complete Suspension System

$750Other Parts

508-476-2293

720 CLASSICS

1964 1/2 MUSTANG

Pony Int. Excelent condition

all original Equipment Needs some restoration

completion$15000/OBO

1990 CADDY 47000 Miles

Excelent Shape

774-297-9279

725 AUTOMOBILES

2004 SATURN VUE3.5 v6 fwd

180,000 miles, runs mintFiberglass body, never chase

rust!Well maintained, records

Need bigger vehicle, 7 grandkids$2500 or b/o

508-736-20562011 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

Green56,000 miles, in great condition

No accidents, clean title and remote car starter.

Tires are 16 months old.$11,000

508-892-3776

725 AUTOMOBILES

2010 TOYOTACOROLLA

Silver, 64,000 milesIn great condition

Standard transmissionNo accidents, no recalls

Title in hand$7200

Call 508-943-7539

BUICK DEVILLE DTS2005, V8, BlackGood condition

NStar Navigation, Leather Interior, Moon Roof, CD Player

131,000 Miles$5000

Call 774-272-2085

Chevrolet Monte SS 02MeticulousOne owner

2-door coupe, bronze,power seats, leather,power locks, sunroof

V699000miles

$6500Call (508)667-5234

Chrysler 300C 2006In very good condition

111,200 MilesLeather seats,navigation

sunroof, V8 hemiAWD $8600/OBO(774)230-3067

CORVETTE 1977auto, red, rebuilt original motor

350HP, rebuilt front suspen-sion and rebuilt rear end with3:55 gears, excellent body,solid frame, runs excellent,

no winters. $12,000 Call

774-318-7014

725 AUTOMOBILES

Dodge 1500 pickup. 98’110,000 Miles

$950.00

Ford Wind Star 01’143,000 Miles

$1100.00Call (508)779-0194

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE2007, 2-door

Black exterior, grey interior125,000 milesGood condition

$4,200Call 508-867-9106

West Brookfield

Toyota Tacoma 20086 cylinder Cruise control6 foot bed,Extended cab68k Miles. $12000/OBO

(508)434-2736

Volvo 850 1997Runs Well, Needs Work

$750.00(508)451-8525

740 MOTORCYCLES

2007 SUZUKIBOULEVARD C50

Cruiser.Silver/Gray Sharp BikeLots of mods/extras.

14,812 miles, original owner.New tires, ready to ride.

$4,400Call Nate 401-269-6070

745 RECREATIONAL

VEHICLES

2000 FOUR WINDSCHATEAU CLASS C

MOTORHOMEOnly 33,000 milesExcellent condition

$16,500/BOCall Dave

774-402-0589

745 RECREATIONAL

VEHICLES

2008 LAREDO34 ft. 5th wheel

1 owner, in excellent condition2 slides and new tires

$14,000Call 508-234-7755

For saleYAMAHA KODIAK 400

ATV 4 x 4$1,900.00

Call 1-413-436-7585

MOTOR HOME 38’ 1998 Dutchstar

300 Cummins DieselSpartan Chassis. One

Slide out.83,000 Miles

New Tires & BrakesSleeps Four. Price

Reduced!Call (508)335-3948

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

2013 COACHMANCLIPPER TRAVEL

TRAILER16 foot, sleeps 4

Used only 4 timesComes with accessories -

too many to mention$7,800.00 or BO

774-757-7250

CAMPER FORSALE

2000 Keystone Sprinter 26’ Fifth wheel

clean non-smoking, sleeps 8w/slide out table, bunks,

sofa-bed and queen bedroom,new awning, electric brake and

hitch included.Asking $5500 OBOLeave message 860-774-6507

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

Hornet RLS 200632 Feet, Excellent

condition. Used only 5years, in seasonal park by

adults. Large slide outsleeps 6, 2 swivel rockers

$9000Call (508)765-5039

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1992 GMCDiesel Truck

UPS Truck-Style,Aluminum Grumman Body,

Shelves. RebuiltTransmission/Motor,

New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steering Box. Dual Wheels,

11’ Area Behind SeatsExcellent Condition

14,100GVWRI spent over $14,000 the last 2

years I had it on the road$5,000 or best offer

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

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1999 Ford Econoline E-150 Conversion Van

only 94,000 milesSeats 7, in excellent condition,

new tires and more.

$2,500 obo.

Call or text (860) 481-2659

VAN 2001 DODGERAM 1500

Fair condition starts right up and runs

$800/OBO774-261-5503

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Summer Safety

Protect Your Family From Mosquitoes Six Ways(NAPS)—According to the World

Health Organization, as many as 3 to 4 million people may be exposed to the Zika virus in the next 12 months—but you and your family don’t have to be among them. To combat the Zika virus–carrying Aedes mosquito, the use of personal insect repellents is already surging in many places where the virus has been reported.

Companies that provide insect repel-lent, such as Spectrum Brands, Inc., which makes the Repel® and Cutter® brands, are hard at work ensuring there will be enough products on the shelves and educating consumers on what they can do to help repel the mosquitoes that may carry the virus.

So what can a family do? Here are six bits of advice for protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites while still enjoying the great outdoors:

• Eliminate mosquito-breed-ing areas. Female mosquitoes can lay thousands of eggs just about anywhere standing water collects. Those eggs become mosquito larvae and then adult mosquitoes in 10 to 14 days. To com-bat mosquito breeding, conduct a site survey of your property every week in search of standing water. Make sure your lawn is draining properly and look for any areas where standing water might collect, like rain gutters. Yard features like ponds or birdbaths need to include moving or fresh water to keep mosquito larvae from maturing.

• Use insect repellent and remember to reapply. When picking an insect repellent, consider the length of time you’ll be outside and the type of activity you’re planning. Find a repel-lent appropriately labeled for that use (length of protection varies by the per-centage of active ingredient). DEET-based products, in particular, are rec-ommended by the National Institutes

of Health for effective, long-lasting pro-tection and can be used by pregnant and breast-feeding women throughout pregnancy after checking with their physicians. The American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends DEET repellents for kids and advises that 30 percent DEET concentrations or lower can be used on children ages 2 months and up. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus is the only natural active ingredient rec-ommended by the Centers for Disease Control, but should not be used on chil-dren under the age of 3 years. Always follow product label instructions.

• Mosquito proof your home. Most people don’t think about mosqui-toes entering their home, but it only takes one getting through a window or doorway to cause a threat to your family. Be sure that windows and doors are sealed off from the outdoors and screens are in good working order with-out holes.

• Use yard applications to elim-inate mosquitoes. Kids and pets spend a lot of time in the yard during mos-quito season. Using a product like the Cutter® Backyard™ Bug Control Outdoor Fogger can help eliminate mosquitoes in the area.

• Wear the proper attire when outdoors. Mosquitoes are attracted to exposed skin and dark colors so you can prevent some contact with them by simply wearing long pants, sleeves and light-colored clothing.

• Be aware that Aedes mosqui-toes bite during the day. Mosquitoes are generally known to be most active at dawn and dusk, but the Aedes mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are most active and biting during the day. Educating your family about the use of insect repellents during the day to combat this additional threat is a good preventative measure.

Having a plan in place and the right products ready to use for the situation at hand will go a long way to help repel mosquitoes that may carry the Zika virus.

For more information about Spectrum Brands Repel® and Cutter® insect-repellent products, please visit www.Repel.com/zikainfo and www.Cutterinsectrepellents.com/zikainfo.

Water Safety Sense(NAPS)—Although drown-

ing is a major cause of injury and death for children ages 5 to 14, it can be prevented. One way is through the YMCA’s Safety Around Water pro-gram, which teaches kids the value of being safe around water and parents the impor-tance of water safety skills. According to data from the USA Swimming Foundation, 70 percent of African-American, 60 percent of Hispanic and 40 percent of Caucasian chil-dren cannot swim. To reduce such statistics, the Y—one of the nation’s leading nonprof-its strengthening communi-ties through youth develop-ment, healthy living and social responsibility—will award more than 18,000 scholarships for free swim lessons to chil-dren in high-risk communities.

WHY THE Y

The Y was the first organiza-tion to introduce the concept of group swim lessons in 1909. Now, in thousands of pools across the country, the orga-nization teaches more than a million children from all back-grounds invaluable water safe-ty and swim skills. They learn how to reach the water’s sur-

face if they submerge, safely reach a pool’s edge, exit any body of water and respond to unexpected water situations.

Water Safety Suggestions If you know how to stay safe

in and around water, swim-ming can be a lifelong source of fun and exercise.

Here are six steps toward water safety:

1. Never swim alone. Swim only where there’s a life-guard on duty.

2. Supervise children whenever they’re in water. Whether they’re in the bath or the ocean, stay within arm’s reach at all times.

3. Don’t hold your breath. Children shouldn’t hold their breath for a long time while swimming. This can cause drowning and other severe physical side effects.

4. Wear a life jacket. Inex perienced or nonswim-mers should wear a Coast

Guard–approved life jacket.5. Don’t jump in the

water to save someone strug-gling in deep water. Even if you’re a great swimmer, a pan-icked person can overpower you and pull you underwater. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for the swimmer and pull him or her to safety.

6. Enroll in water safe-ty lessons. Just like teaching children to look both ways before crossing the street, hav-ing them participate in formal water safety lessons gives them an important life skill. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches children fundamental water safety skills and what to do if they find themselves in water unexpectedly.

“Every year, the Y teaches more than 1 million children from all backgrounds invalu-able water safety and swim skills. This year, we’re com-mitted to addressing the dis-turbing statistics around fatal youth drownings by making free swim lessons available to more than 18,000 children in underserved communi-ties,” said Kevin Washington,

President and CEO of Y-USA. “It’s our mission to help miti-gate the sociocultural factors that inhibit today’s youth—especially those of color in urban communities—from receiving the potentially life-saving skills to keep them safe in and around water.”

One problem the program aims to solve is the number of things that inhibit African-American kids from learning how to swim and swimming recreationally or competitive-ly. Things that put them at high risk for drowning include:

• Lack of Swimming Access—convenient facilities may be few and far between, expensive and hard to get to.

• Cultural Constraints—there may be a legacy of fear.

• Parental Perceptions—adults who don’t swim them-selves may not realize what needs to be done so their chil-dren can learn the skill.

LEARN MORE

Families interested in find-ing out more about Safety Around Water and in enrolling a child in swimming and water safety classes should visit www.ymca.net/watersafety.

A few simple steps can help you avoid mosquito bites and the diseases they may carry.

Become a Superhero of Summer Safety

(NAPS)—You can pro-tect the kids you care about from the play-ground falls, lawn mower accidents and campfire and fire pit burns that are common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries.

Darren Rottmann knows first-hand how eas-ily accidents can happen. He lost his leg in a lawn mower accident when he was 3 ½ years old and was treated at Shriners

Hospitals for Children® —St. Louis, where he was fit-ted for different prosthetic legs as he grew. Despite his injury, Rottmann was able to walk then run and eventually, play baseball, basketball and football.

Now 37, Rottmann is a certified prosthetist at that same hospital where he was treated. He was inspired to help children the same way he was helped as a boy. “I think it puts the kids’ minds and

their parents’ minds at ease to see that somebody else has been through it,” he explains.

Today, Rottmann is helping Shriners Hospitals for Children encourage kids to become Superheroes of Summer Safety by learning and fol-lowing a few simple rules of safe summer play.

MOWING MATTERS

• Teach children to

never play on or around a lawn mower, even when it is not in use. They should never be permitted to walk beside, in front of or behind a moving mower.

• Children under 6 years of age should be kept inside while you are mowing.

• Children should be at least 12 years of age before operating a push lawn mower and at least 16 years of age before operat-ing a riding lawn mower.

PLAYGROUND 101

• Choose playgrounds appropriate for the child’s age and that offer shock-absorbing surfaces.

• Teach children that pushing and shoving can result in accidents and injuries.

• Remind kids to use the slide one at a time and to wait until it is com-pletely clear before taking their turn. Teach them to always face forward with their legs straight in front and to never slide down headfirst.

• Remind children to swing sitting down. Encourage them to wait until the swing stops before getting off and to be careful when walking in front of moving swings.

MAKE A SAFE SPLASH

• Teach children to never swim alone or go near water without an adult present.

• Give children your undivided attention when they are swimming or near any body of water.

• Always jump in feet first to check the depth before diving into any body of water.

• Never dive in the shallow end of the pool or into above-ground pools.

FUN ON THE WATER

• Always have chil-dren wear Coast Guard–approved, properly fitted life jackets while on a boat, around an open body of water or when partici-pating in water sports.

• Educate yourself. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 86 percent of boating accident deaths involve boaters who have not completed a safety course.

• Always check water conditions and forecasts before going out on the water.

FIRE SAFETY SIMPLIFIED

• Teach kids to never

play with matches, gaso-line, lighter fluid or light-ers. Store these items up and away from young children.

• Do not leave children unattended near grills, campfires, fire pits or bonfires. Always have a bucket of water or fire extinguisher nearby.

• Take your child to a doctor or hospital immediately if he or she is injured in a fire or by fireworks.

LEARN MORE

For further tips on pre-venting injuries and to learn to be a Superhero of Summer Safety, visit shri-nershospitalsforchildren.org/ safesummer.

Shriners Hospitals for Children changes lives every day through inno-vative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Their 22 loca-tions provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord inju-ries, and cleft lip and pal-ate regardless of the fam-ilies’ ability to pay. Learn more at shrinershospitals-forchildren.org.

A Safety Around Water program can bridge the cultural and access gaps that may prevent some children from learning important water safety skills

Darren Rottmann fitting a patient for a new prosthetic.

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