Layout 1 (Page 1)

36 Pages·2010·7.4 MB·English

Mailed free to requesting homes in East Brookfield,West Brookfield,North Brookfield,Brookfield,Leicester and Spencer
Vol. 33, No. 4
Complimentary to homes by request
OONNLLIINNEE:: WWW.SPENCERNEWLEADER.COM ‘Competition helps people figure it out.’ FFrriiddaayy,, JJaannuuaarryy 2222,, 22001100
Durant Couple’s deaths ‘mercy killing’?
ready to
F
ACE WEIGHT OF
FINANCIAL DESPAIR
take on
BY DAVID DORE
NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER
SPENCER — Michael Khoury was a
military man who owned his own yellow
Alicea submarine and was willing to help any-
one who asked him.
His wife, Joyce, was a former nurse
who enjoyed riding her horse and bring-
ing it to shows and adored her husband
— just as he adored her.
S Since they got married about a decade
ELECTMAN SEEKS
ago, the Khourys’ home was a two-story
house on 25 acres of land at the end of a
6
TH SEAT winding way known as Woodchuck Lane.
“They loved where they lived,” said
Louis Paradis, a friend of Michael
BY GUS STEEVES Khoury’s. “There was no other home
Michael Khoury is seen at the wed-
STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER ding of friends Ed and Carolyn besides there for them.” Courtesy photos
CHARLTON — Choosing the Registry of Davis. Khoury and his wife, Joyce, But that house appeared in the pages of Joyce Khoury, left, and friend Carolyn Davis are seen on each other’s
Motor Vehicles parking lot off Route 20 for both of Spencer,died Thursday,Jan. Paso Fino horses. Davis is on Khoury’s horse Picaro,while Khoury sits
its symbolism, Spencer Selectman Peter 14. Turn To KHOURY’S, page A18 on Carolyn’s horse Pavoroti.
Durant formally declared
his Republican candidacy
Saturday, Jan. 16 for the
Relay for Life planning under way
6th Worcester District
State Representative seat
now held by Democrat
Geraldo Alicea.
With a few cars pulling
C ‘ ’
in and out and even a big OMMITTEE AIMS TO KEEP EVENT FRESH AND NEW
truck passing behind him
as if on cue, Durant BY TERESA A. FRANCO the popular event. “So that when people come there’s
Peter Durant claimed the site represents NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER The Relay for Life Committee something new for them every
Beacon Hill’s short sight- LEICESTER — The 2010 Relay has not had an official meeting year.”
edness. for Life of Central South County, yet, but co-chair Steve Gallant One of the new things planned
“It moved [here] in the name of cost sav- scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 and assured that there will be new is a Dana Farber van.The purpose
ings, when the economic value of this loca- Saturday, Sept. 11, may still be things added to the event this year. of the vehicle is to distribute
months away, but organizers for “I think it’s a case of keeping
Turn To DURANT, page A15
the event are already planning for the Relay fresh and new,”he said. Turn To RELAY, page A15
Serving up mystery with a chaser
W B ,
EST ROOKFIELD RESIDENT PENS WHODUNIT
ANOTHER IN THE WORKS
BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY New England police officer into the death of
STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER a Florida supermodel, leading readers
STURBRIDGE — Donn Fleming has down various avenues of possibility,culmi-
done a lot. nating in an unpredictable maze of jeal-
The West Brookfield resident has lived all ousy,rivalries and death.
over the country — and the world. “The protagonist is a big old country cop
Along his travels,he has written a lot,as from this fictional town in New England,”
Courtesy photo well. Fleming explained. “His name is Big Ben
With a growing body of work that he has because of his size.”
Local author Donn Fleming
chosen to keep to himself thus far,Fleming, Some elements of the story were derived
released his first novel, titled
a bartender at Ebenezer’s Tavern at the from Fleming’s own experience working in
“Sarasota Sunrise,” a murder mys-
Publick House, recently released his first the fashion industry, moving throughout
tery set partially in Sarasota,Fla.,
full-length novel,“Sarasota Sunrise.”
and partially in a fictional New
England town inspired by his time The novel follows the investigation by a Turn To FLEMING, page A15
in Central Massachusetts.
Caution key when dealing with ice
B :
EST ADVICE
N ’
EVER ASSUME IT S SAFE
BY TERESA A. FRANCO
NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER
With the numerous frozen lakes and ponds in the area,
many residents may be tempted to strap on their skates or
grab their fishing poles and hit the ice. But safety experts
advise otherwise.
Daniel Meloche,owner of BPC Rescue of Spencer,said the David Dore photo
only sure way to be safe on the ice is to not go on it in the
WHAT GOES UP ...
first place.He described the frozen bodies of water as “vir-
tual minefields.”
“There are conditions out there you don’t know about that WEST BROOKFIELD — Clay Takorian of West Brookfield takes
could lead to you going through the ice,”he said. down decorations from Town Hall Thursday,Jan. 14 that were
Meloche said there are many factors under the ice that are put up for the Quaboag 350th Grand Ball held 12 days earlier.
not seen on the surface that affect the formation of the ice. The hope, according to West Brookfield Quaboag 350th
Things like currents and springs, he said, make the ice Teresa A. Franco photo Committee member and Selectman Barry Nadon Jr., is to put
unstable. Daniel Meloche,owner of BPC Rescue of Spencer,stands with some the decorations back up for a parade planned for September.
Turn To SAFETY, page A18 of the ice rescue equipment his company sells in front of his home in
North Brookfield Wednesday,Jan. 13.
INSIDE THE NEW LEADER
CLASSROOM CORNER SPORTS
Calendar......................B5 Police Logs................A12 ON PAGE A5 ON PAGE A9
Classroom Corner.......A5-7 Public Meetings ...........A3
Obituaries....................B2 Sports ....................A9-11 To Knox Trail students, Second half surge
Our Towns....................B4 Viewpoint.....................A8 robots rule powers Indians to win
2 SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR • Friday, January 22, 2010
Finalists for Becker president announced A
LMANAC
LEICESTER — Frances Polito,chair of the awarded his doctorate this academic year finalists not only have strong academic and Q
UOTATION OF
Becker College President Search Committee, from Nova Southeastern University in Fort administrative backgrounds, but are com-
announced Thursday, Jan. 14 the four indi- Lauderdale,Fla. mitted to student success and a career- W
THE EEK
viduals selected as finalists in the search for • Kenneth L. Hoyt, Ph.D.: Hoyt is the for- focused education,” said Polito. “It will be
the next president of the college. mer president of Centenary College in important for the next president of Becker
The Search Committee reviewed the cur- Hackettstown, N.J. Centenary College is College to continue to strengthen the quality “Banks don’t have hearts,
riculum vitae and other background materi- strongly career oriented, and during his of student learning and to develop a focused they sometimes don’t have brains,
als of more than 100 candidates and nar- eight years as president, it experienced plan for the future. I am delighted with the
but the banks have to do what
rowed that group to eight semifinalists who growth in all parts of the student body: tra- high caliber of these four finalists and I am
the banks have to do.”
were interviewed in person by the commit- ditional on-campus undergraduates,non-tra- confident that the Becker community will be
tee. Following those in-person interviews, ditional adult learners, and a newer online well served by whichever individual is cho-
the Search Committee selected four finalists effort. He is president of Higher Education sen by the Board to be the college’s next pres- — DANIELSHIELDS,STEPSON
to meet with the entire Becker College com- Practice, LLC, a firm that consults with col- ident.” OFMICHAELKHOURY,ONTHEBANK
munity.The four finalists are: leges and universities on strategic issues. Each of the candidates will visit the
THATHELDTHEMORTGAGEONHIS
• Joseph W.Bascuas,Ph.D.:For the past 18 During 16 years as president of the Ohio Becker campuses in Leicester and Worcester
months Bascuas has served as interim presi- Federation of Independent Colleges, Hoyt the weeks of Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. The candi- STEPFATHER’SHOME.
dent of Becker College. Before coming to engaged deeply with improving the effective- dates will meet with students, faculty, staff,
Becker,he was president of Medaille College ness of the functional offices of his member alumni, trustees and local community lead- THE STATS
in Buffalo, N.Y., for four and a half years, institutions. ers. There will also be opportunities for the
where he led the community in strategic Mr.Hoyt earned his undergraduate degree public to meet the finalists. Everyone who
planning initiatives, helped grow revenues from Baldwin-Wallace College, his master’s meets with the finalists will be asked to com- PER CAPITA INCOME,BY RACE OR
significantly, oversaw a nearly 33 percent from Ohio State University and his Ph.D. plete a candidate evaluation form that will be ETHNICITY ($)
increase in overall enrollment, and an from Ohio University. reviewed by the Search Committee. BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN
increase in the quality of incoming student • Robert Johnson,Ph.D.:Johnson is senior The finalists’ visits will take place on the Auburn.............................................22,440
classes. vice president at Sinclair Community following dates: Jan. 25-26, Philip Conroy; Brimfield ........................................131,008
Earlier in his career, Bascuas was a uni- College in Dayton, Ohio, where he has Jan. 27-28, Joseph Bascuas; Feb. 1-2, Robert Brookfield..................................................0
versity faculty member in psychology and a responsibility for all internal operations Johnson;and Feb.3-4,Kenneth Hoyt. Charlton............................................40,544
practicing clinical psychologist.Later he was including marketing, enrollment manage- The candidates’ curriculum vitae and Douglas..............................................12,356
a senior administrator for the Argosy ment, student and academic support servic- details of their campus visits can be found on Dudley....................................................288
Education Group for 12 years,including serv- es,and the development and growth of three the Becker College Web site,www.becker.edu, Holland.....................................................0
ing as the founding president of the Atlanta satellite campuses with enrollment of 3,000 by clicking on “President Search.” Leicester............................................12,013
campus of Argosy University. and more than 200 full-time and part-time After the on-campus visits, the Search Northbridge......................................10,385
He earned his undergraduate degree at faculty. He also leads strategic partnerships Committee, comprised of representatives Oxford................................................40,984
LaSalle University in Philadelphia and his and linkages in the community, along with from the Board of Trustees,faculty,staff,stu- Southbridge......................................11,854
master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Temple much of the grant-based work of the institu- dents,alumni and the community,will make Spencer.............................................12,703
University,also in Philadelphia. tion. recommendations to the members of the Sturbridge ...............................................0
• Philip A.Conroy Jr.:Conroy has served as Johnson has broad experience at very dif- Board of Trustees. Uxbridge............................................10,170
a senior administrator at Mount Ida College ferent types of colleges and universities, “We believe each of these individuals Wales.................................................37,720
in Newton for the last 12 years, initially as large and small, public and private. In each shares our vision and has the potential to Webster.............................................21,012
vice president for institutional advancement case he was responsible for marketing the lead Becker College,” said Polito, former * Information as of 2000 U.S.Census
and, since 2003, as vice president for enroll- institution, focusing its message, and grow- vice-chair of the board and a Becker alumna.
ment management and marketing. Mount ing enrollment. He has also been an active “All four candidates have outstanding cre-
Ida has experienced solid growth under his leader in his communities, serving on dentials and have impressed the members of S /S
UNRISE UNSET
leadership, including increases in new numerous nonprofit and community-based the Search Committee with their profession-
enrollments, retention and graduation rates boards in leadership roles in policy,strategic al and personal skills.”
resulting in significant additions to net rev- planning,and fundraising. The Board is expected to announce a new Saturday,Jan.23 .....7:09 a.m............4:51p.m.
enue. He developed and teaches in Mount Johnson earned an undergraduate degree president prior to Commencement on May 8. Sunday,Jan.24........7:08 a.m...........4:53 p.m.
Ida’s innovative First Year Experience pro- in economics from Morehouse College in The search for a new president began after Monday,Jan.25.......7:08 a.m...........4:54 p.m.
gram. Atlanta, a master’s degree from the President Kenneth W.Zirkle,Ed.D.,the ninth Tuesday,Jan.26.......7:07 a.m...........4:55 p.m.
Conroy’s 30-year higher education career University of Cincinnati, and a Ph.D. from president in the college’s history,left to take Wednesday,Jan.27..7:06 a.m...........4:56 p.m.
has been in Massachusetts-based institu- TUI University in Cyprus,Calif. the position of president at Post University Thursday,Jan.28....7:05 a.m...........4:58 p.m.
tions,starting in alumni relations and devel- “I think it is important to note that all four in Waterbury,Conn. Friday,Jan.29..........7:04 a.m...........4:59 p.m.
opment.He has a strong background in data-
driven strategic planning and building part-
R E
nerships in the business community. EAL STATE
N B
He earned a bachelor’s degree from EWS RIEFS
Bridgewater State University and a master’s TRANSACTIONS
degree from Rhode Island College.He has fin-
ished his dissertation and anticipates being
Democrats to caucus COA to sponsor free BROOKFIELD
$285,000,92 Fiskdale Road,Brian P.Kenny
Pet of the Week in West Brookfield classes on watercolors and Sarah J. Kenny to Lian Rundell and
Adam L.Rundell.
Sponsored by E.B. Flatts WEST BROOKFIELD — Registered BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield
Name: Squeak Democrats in West Brookfield will be Council on Aging invites seniors and LEICESTER
Breed: DSH/Mix holding a caucus in the Lower Level home school families to participate in $1, 49 Craig St., Kenneth J. Balkus and
Conference Room in West Brookfield two art programs, “Introduction to
Sex: Spayed Female Brenda A. Balkus to Balkus Irrevocable
Town Hall at 10 a.m.Saturday,Feb.13 to Watercolor” from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Size: Small Trust (Kenneth J. Balkus and Brenda A.
elect delegates to the 2010 Feb. 2 and “Further Adventures with
Age: 6mo. Balkus,Trustees).
Massachusetts Democratic Convention Watercolor” from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday,
$100,36 South Main St.,Janet Buckley to
Squeak is a very special kitty who has a lot of love to give. Squeak LOVES to
Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 at Feb.9.
becuddled and pat and will even give kisses. Squeak is still learning to Janet Buckley and Tomasino Buckley.
trust people and will likely hide from you at first, however once she real- the DCU Center in Worcester. An educator from the Worcester Art $79,900, 1326 Main St., Wells Fargo Bank
izes you only want to pat her and love her, she will come to you and let the For further caucus information, call Museum will instruct and supply mate-
NA, U.S. Bank NA and Structured Asset
love flow, be patient with her and understand that her hiding at first is only Chairman Mike Frew at [phone]. rials for these two free programs.These
becuase she needs time to adjust. Squeak also would LOVE to be with Securities Corporation 2005-RMS1 to
programs are funded by the Jeppson
other cats or kittens, she is aweseome with them and loves to run and play, Prime Property Developers LLC.
this would also help her with her shyness. Once Squeak finds her forever Grant for Brookfield,Greater Worcester $1, 150 Peter Salem Road, Wells Fargo
home and knows she is safe, her personality will blossom, Squeak is cur- Community Foundation.
Bank NA to USA Housing and Urban
rently in foster care and can be seen by appointment, please give us a call To sign up, call Barbara Clancy at
or fill out that application if you would like to meet her. Development.
[phone].
This pet also is eligible for 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance. For
more information please visit www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS.
Second Chance Animal Shelter Inc. SPENCER
East Brookfield,MA• [phone]
www.secondchanceanimals.org Tom Thumb Pre-School $1,113 Meadow Road,Carl J.Kwiatkowski
and Jane M.Kwiatkowski to Kwiatkowski
35 School Street • Auburn, MA Irrevocable Trust (Carl J. Kwiatkowski
Accounting, Auditing & Tax
and Brian C.Kwiatkowski,Trustees).
20% OFF
Now registering students for the 2010-2011 school year. $100,9 Westland Drive,Robert W.Lupien
Openings for students 2.9 to 6 yrs. old. to Patricia A.Lupien.
2009 individual tax preparation Classes are Tuesday & Thursday: 9-11:30AM for 3 yr. olds $100, 185 Northwest Road, Marc D. Burtt
for first time clients. and Monday,Wednesday & Friday 9-11:30AM. for 4 yr. olds. and Alsasia A.Burtt to Marc D.Burtt.
With option to extend hours till 1:00pm in both classes. $125,000, 8 East Ave., Wells Fargo Bank
Mon-Sat by appointment NA,U.S.Bank NA and Credit Suisse First
Walk-in Sundays • 7am-3pm OPEN HOUSE Boston CSFB 2006-4 to Jeffrey A. Miller
Drop-offs always welcome MONDAY, and Nancy A.Miller.
JANUARY 25TH
Non-profit Individual
Corporate Partnership/LLC 10AM - 12PM WARREN
For more information
Trust & Estate Call 508-721-0909 $105,000, 110 Maple St., Thomas E.
McDonald to Darren J.Boudreau.
Snowdate: Monday
508-347-3495 $100,544 Old West Warren Road,Robert E.
February 1st,
www.dubreycpa.com 10am - 12pm Beaudry Sr. and Norma C. Beaudry to
Robert E.Beaudry Sr.Irrevocable Trust.
or email: [email protected] $150,000,Coy Hill Road,KNNE Realty LLC
to Robert L. Richardson and Martha L.
Richardson.
HOW TO USE A STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF DIRECTORY $R1i0b,e0r0d0y, 1t0o5 C Natehllliegeann M T.eRrirbaecred,yR.ichard J.
PUBLICATION
PRESIDENT& PUBLISHER
FRANKG. CHILINSKI WEST BROOKFIELD
[phone]
[email protected] $63,000,132 East Main St.,Joanne V.Noble
CHIEFFINANCIALOFFICER to Joshua B.Potvin.
RONTREMBLAY
[phone]
[email protected]
OPERATIONSDIRECTOR T F Q
TO PLACE A RETAIL AD: TO SUBMIT CALENDAR STAFF DIRECTORY JIMDINICOLA HE IVE UESTIONS
[phone]
A(AA5MDD0VVY8EE)DRR9TTA0III9SSGII-NNL4EGG06EE2XXEECCUUTTIIVVEE OEdd-RMor AeO@IULs:Rt o nTebOriWdgNepSr eIsTsE.cMomS: (5D08AE)VDI9DI0TD9O-OR4R1E40 ADV(E5JR0ET8AI)SN I9NA0GS9H-M4TO1AN0N4AGER 1w.hHato awr em thaenyy? continents are there and
newleaderads@ [email protected] [email protected] 2.This state’s flag is white with two diag-
stonebridgepress.com TO SUBMIT A onal red lines crossing each other, form-
TO PRINT AN LOERT STOEURN TDO O TFHFE: EDITOR COMMUNITYNEWSEDITOR COMPJOUSLIITEIOCNLAMRKAENAGER ing the shape of an “X.”What is it?
[phone] 3. This 445-mile river from Nebraska to
OBITUARY: E-MAIL: ANNTREMBLAY [email protected] Kansas has a name that may be familiar
E-MAIL: [email protected] [phone]
[email protected] [email protected] WEEDEIKTLOYRNAETW-LSAPRAGPEER t4o. pIosl itiitc a“lt aofmicoiornroawdo,”s.W“tohmatm iso irto?w,” or
TO PLACE A
WALTERBIRDJR. “toomorrow?”
SUBSCRIPTION CLASSIFIED AD: ADVERTISINGREPRESENTATIVE [phone] 5. The saying “An apple a day keeps the
SCCEIIRRRCCUUVLLIAACTTIIEOOSNN: NCCLLAAATHSSSSAIIFFNIIEESDDEMRROEENPPIRRKEESSEENNTTAATTIIVVEE AMYDAIGLE [email protected] doctor away”is an example of what?
[phone]
RREEPPRREESSEENNTTAATTIIVVEE [phone]
GEORGIALEAMING [email protected] The Spencer New Leader (USPS#024-
[phone] TO FAX US:
927) is published weekly by Stonebridge
[email protected] [phone] ADVERTISINGASSISTANT FRONT PAGE QUOTE
Press, Inc., 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA
JESSICADAIGLE
01550. Periodical Postage paid at
[phone]
GOTANEWSTIP, ANDIT’S Southbridge,MA 01550. This week’s front page quote is
ACFATLLEARR5EP OPR.TMER. ’SOLRINEA, OWRESIMEPKLYENDIDAL? SPO(5R0T8S) D90E9PA-4R1T3M3ENT chPaOngSeTsM toA SSpTeEnRce:r NewS eLneadd er,Pa.dOd.rBeosxs attributed to Brian McBride.
[phone] ANDLEAVEAMESSAGE. [email protected] 90,Southbridge,MA 01550
Friday, January 22, 2010 • SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR 3
Police contract a first for Brookfield
C : P
AMERON ACT RESOLVES CONCERNS OVER JOB SECURITY
AAAACCCCCCCCUUUURRRRAAAACCCCYYYY WWWWAAAATTTTCCCCHHHH
BY DAVID DORE
NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER
TThhee SSppeenncceerr NNeeww LLeeaaddeerriiss ccoommmmiitttteedd ttoo
BROOKFIELD — With a few strokes of the
pen last week, Brookfield selectmen made aaccccuurraaccyy iinn aallll iittss nneewwss rreeppoorrttss.. AAlltthhoouugghh
history. nnuummeerroouuss ssaaffeegguuaarrddss aarree iinn ppllaaccee ttoo eennssuurree
Board members signed a three-year con- aaccccuurraattee rreeppoorrttiinngg,, mmiissttaakkeess ccaann ooccccuurr..
tract with the New England Police CCoonnffiirrmmeedd ffaacctt eerrrroorrss wwiillll bbee ccoorrrreecctteedd aatt
Benevolent Association at their Jan.12 meet-
tthhee ttoopp rriigghhtt hhaanndd ccoorrnneerr ooff ppaaggee 33 iinn aa
ing. That makes the town’s three full-time
ttiimmeellyy mmaannnneerr..
police officers the first employees under the
purview of selectmen to be represented by a IIff yyoouu ffiinndd aa mmiissttaakkee,, ccaallll ((550088)) 990099--
labor union. 44114400 dduurriinngg nnoorrmmaall bbuussiinneessss hhoouurrss.. DDuurriinngg
“This is a momentous occasion: our first nnoonn--bbuussiinneessss hhoouurrss,, lleeaavvee aa mmeessssaaggee iinn tthhee
union contract,” said Selectmen Chairman
eeddiittoorr’’ss vvooiiccee mmaaiillbbooxx.. TThhee eeddiittoorr wwiillll
Rudy Heller.
rreettuurrnn yyoouurr pphhoonnee ccaallll..
According to Officer Adam Cameron,pres-
ident of NEPBA Local 74, the biggest issue
the pact resolves is job security.He explained
that selectmen could not fire an officer or P M
UBLIC EETINGS
“fail to reappoint without just cause.”
The contract calls for selectmen to notify
the officer and the union steward in writing
within three days of their decision. It also Note: Public meetings are subject to change.
David Dore photo
allows officers to file a grievance over Check with local Town Halls to see if a meeting
From left,Brookfield Police Sgt. (and acting chief) Christopher Welsh,Officer (and union local president)
“wages, hours and other conditions of will still be held.
Adam Cameron and Selectmen Rudy Heller,Peter O’Connell and James Allen pose with a copy of the police
employment,”with the police chief or some-
department’s new three-year contract after it was signed Tuesday,Jan. 12. BROOKFIELD
one of his choosing hearing the grievance
first,then going to the Board of Selectmen if
Monday,Jan.25
the matter has not been resolved.In the case fied,the officer would get a $1,000 stipend. said.
Recreation Committee, 7 p.m., Brookfield
of grievances filed over disciplinary action, Otherwise,Cameron said,the new contract The contract, according to Cameron, was
Elementary School
selectmen would decide the issue first. In — which runs from July 1, 2009 to June 30, in the works for nine to 12 months because it
either case, the final step would be for the 2011 — puts in writing many of the benefits is the first time the department and the town
Tuesday,Jan.26
matter to go to an arbitrator. officers already have, such as paid holidays, negotiated a pact. It applies to all full-time
Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Brookfield
“The cost of the arbitration shall be shared vacation time and health insurance (officers officers except for the police chief. Sgt.
Elementary School
equally between the Town of Brookfield and pay 40 percent of their insurance premiums). Christopher Welsh,who is serving as acting
the Union,”the contract states. Heller said the contract calls for 1 percent chief because Ross Ackerman has been on EAST BROOKFIELD
Cameron said the need for that language raises for fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2011 (the fiscal medical leave since June,is among those cov-
did not arise from a specific incident. 2010 raise is the same one all town employees ered by the contract. Monday,Jan.25
“[This is] a job where there is obviously received) and higher rates for detail work for “I think it’s a great step forward for the Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Memorial Town
some conflict, and we wanted some assur- private contractors. Effective Jan. 12, the town and the department,” Cameron said. Complex
ance that we would be protected,” Cameron detail rate is $39 per hour ($58.50 per hour on “Both sides worked very hard to come to this Board of Assessors,6:30 p.m.,Memorial Town
said. holidays and Sundays); the rate goes up $1 agreement. We’re happy that we have Complex
The contract also calls for the police chief per hour ($1.50 per hour on holidays and reached an agreement.We’re thankful for the
and officers to agree to a “professional devel- Sundays) starting July 1. town putting in the work to reach this agree- Wednesday,Jan.27
opment plan”as part of the officers’annual The department decided to join the New ment.” Council on Aging, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Town
evaluation.The town would pay for training England Police Benevolent Association, Complex
needed as part of that plan.Once the course which also represents officers in North David Dore may be reached at [phone],
is completed and the officer becomes certi- Brookfield and West Brookfield,because “we or by e-mail at [email protected]. LEICESTER
heard they had a good reputation,”Cameron
Monday,Jan.25
Board of Selectmen,6 p.m.,Town Hall
Leicester teens ready to go air-borne
Cherry Valley/Rochdale Water District, 7
p.m.,148 Henshaw St.
Personnel Board,7 p.m.,Town Hall
Zoning Board of Appeals,7:30 p.m.,Town Hall
M A J
IDDLE SCHOOL PART OF UDIO OURNAL PROGRAM
Tuesday,Jan.26
Library Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., Leicester
Public Library
BY TERESA A. FRANCO MacDonald. ment that he can leave at each “It’s fabulous for kids who are
NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Currently, she said, the stu- school, instead of bringing very shy and just coming out of
Thursday,Jan.28
Voices of local middle school dents are in the process of record- around one set to each building as their shells,” she said. “I’m so
students will soon be heard ing a Dr.Seuss version of “Romeo he does now. However, he would happy with the way it’s going so Cherry Valley Sewer District, 7 p.m., 148
throughout Central and Juliet.”She said the children need more money to do. He also far.” Henshaw St.
Massachusetts. have also recorded some Edgar said he needs more funds to cre- Oxford Middle English teacher NORTH BROOKFIELD
Audio Journal, a broadcasting Allen Poe and Robert Frost ate a time slot for the programs Karen Ruiz has had experience
service for the visually impaired poems. the students are recording, so he working with a company like Tuesday,Jan.26
located in Worcester, is working Pilon also said Audio Journal would be grateful to any dona- Audio Journal in the past.For the Board of Selectmen,7 p.m.,Senior Center
with middle school students in Director Vince Lombardi has tions. Individuals or businesses past three years,Ruiz had her stu- Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., 215 North
Oxford, Leicester and Auburn. been “great,” teaching the stu- that are willing to give may con- dents work with a company from Main St.
For the project, called Voices of dents about blind awareness and tact Lombardi at vince@audio- Framingham State College. The
Light, the students will record radio. journal.net or call [phone]. start of the school year,Ruiz and SPENCER
plays that will be broadcasted “It is a pleasure to work with Auburn Middle School English her class started to work with Monday,Jan.25
within Worcester County. Audio Journal. I’m happy to do Language Arts (ELA) teacher Audio Journal. Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Memorial Town
Listeners can tune into Audio it,”she said.“I’ve got an awesome Kristina Pombo is the one orches- In September, Lombardi Hall
Journal via a special radio, local group of students.” trating Voices of Light program. brought one of his blind staff
Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Memorial Town
cable access channels (including Lombardi said the Voices of She said she decided to take members to speak to the students.
Hall
in Leicester and Spencer) and Light program started with advantage of the program Ruiz said many students were
Charitable Needs Commission, 7 p.m.,
through its Web site, www.audio- Oxford Middle School and subse- because she and Bryn Mawr moved by the presentation and
journal.net. quently Leicester Middle School Principal Patricia Haggerty are showed an interest in taking part Memorial Town Hall
Leicester Middle School and Auburn Middle jumped on co-coordinators for the service in the program.
teacher Kelly Pilon, who is coor- board. learning program. She said she “The kids are more sympathet- Tuesday,Jan.26
dinating the program at the All the students started the pitched the idea to her students in ic at this age then they seem,”she Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Memorial Town
school, said Voices of Light is project at the beginning of the the school and they showed an said.“They feel compelled to help Hall
going “wonderfully”so far. school year,he said,and they are interest. people.” Council on Aging,6 p.m.,Senior Center
“I thought it would be a great in the process of recording poet- “I think it’s awesome because I The students are in the process Zoning Board of Appeals,7:15 p.m.,Memorial
way for students to do good in the ry,literature and plays. am heavily into the service learn- of recording several short cultur- Town Hall
community and learn about “It’s good for their presentation ing methodology,” she said. “I al themed plays.Ruiz said the stu-
broadcasting and improve their and reading skills,”he said. think it’s so important at the mid- dents for Voices of Light are Wednesday,Jan.27
reading and speaking skills while Lombardi also noted that the dle school because they are look- “working hard” to make their Insurance Advisory Committee, 10 a.m.,
using their drama skills,” she blind staff members and interns ing to be independent and differ- recordings sound professional. Memorial Town Hall
said. at Audio Journal are editing the ent. They are right for the pick- “They are meeting the chal- Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., Richard
The Leicester students involved material the students record so it ing.” lenge and doing a good job,” she Sugden Library
in the project are Bridget Leahy, is a good experience “internally” The students have not recorded said.
Alexis Lombardozi,Nicole Mello, at the company. yet, but Pombo said, since after Thursday,Jan.28
Sara Robinson, Shayne Leboef, “There is a great combination Christmas break, they have been Teresa A. Franco may be Personnel Board,10 a.m.,Memorial Town Hall
Kailiya Martinez,Ayla Martinez, of wins in this program,”he said. practicing the play “Oliver reached at [phone], or by e-
Kelsey Allen, Samantha Allen, Eventually, Lombardi said he Twist”and all 16 students have a mail at tfranco@stonebridge- WEST BROOKFIELD
Annie Le and Shayna would like to have sets of equip- part to read. press.com.
Monday,Jan.25
Housing Authority,2:30 p.m.,29 East Main St.
Library, photographer help foster kids find homes Quaboag Regional School Committee, 6:30
p.m.,Quaboag Regional Middle/High School
Tuesday,Jan.26
WORCESTER — The Worcester Public families — but more youth need services Board of Registrars,10 a.m.,Town Hall
Library is hosting the acclaimed Heart every week. Board of Selectmen,6:15 p.m.,Town Hall
Gallery, a striking collection of 12 photo- In addition to the traveling Heart Gallery, Board of Health,7 p.m.,Town Hall
graphs of children and teens in the MARE also features smaller versions of the
Massachusetts foster care system, until exhibit at various locations. Heart Galleries Wednesday,Jan.27
March 5.Included in the exhibit is the work of can be seen at the Executive Office of Health Board of Assessors,9 a.m.,Town Hall
Spencer photographer Amy Yanover,who vol- and Human Services in Boston, Greenfield Advisory Committee,6:30 p.m.,Town Hall
unteered her time to photograph 11-year-old Savings Bank in Amherst,and the Cambridge
Isaiah for the Heart Gallery. Health Alliance Malden Family Medical
Organized by the Massachusetts Adoption Center in Malden. Jordan’s Furniture also LIVE MUSIC
Resource Exchange (MARE), the Heart hosts permanent Heart Gallery displays in its SAT.JAN23RD&JAN30TH5:30PM-9PM
Gallery travels across the state to increase Reading,Natick,Avon and Nashua stores. BANJONIGHTW/DICKCHASE
awareness about adoption from foster care For more information on MARE’s Heart Enter a free raffle for a gift card.
and to recruit families for the hundreds of Gallery, or on adopting a child from foster LUNCH SPECIALS $5.99
children in state care awaiting adoption. A care, contact MARE at (617) 54-ADOPT or RT.9SPENCER•OPEN6DAYS• 508-885-4884
mon.-thurs. 11am-9pm • fri.-sat. 11am-10pm • closed sun.
wide range of youth are featured in the exhib- visit www.mareinc.org.
it — school-aged,sibling groups and children
of color of all ages,as well as youth with spe-
Courtesy photo
cial needs.
This photo of 11-year-old Isaiah by Spencer photog-
Yanover first learned about the Heart
Gallery in 2008 through a local photography rapher Amy Yanover is part of a display of the Heart HOURS:MON.-WED.9AM-6PM
Gallery at the Worcester Public Library until March THURS.9AM-7PM•FRI.9AM-5PM
group.A few months ago,she met with Isaiah, SAT.9AM-3PM
a red-headed boy who loves to be outside, at 5. All Major Brands
Elm Park in Worcester to take his Heart Oreck Vacuums
Gallery portrait. Full Used Line • Scratch & Dents
“Isaiah is such an inquisitive,bright young BB Knowledgeable Staff
OOUUQQUUEETT OOFF
man,”said Yanover,a mother of two.“I hope
that his Heart Gallery portrait will soon help TTHHEE WWEEEEKK 2 Year Full Warranty
a very special family welcome him into their on All
life.”
Leicester Middle School teacher
Each year,more than 600 teens “age out”of New Appliances
Kelly Pilon and her students,
the Massachusetts foster care system at age
18 to fend for themselves. Without the guid- who will soon be heard exp.Jan.31, 2010
ance and love of a permanent family,they are throughout Worcester County
at high risk for unemployment and homeless- through Audio Journal’s www.davesapp.com
ness.So far,through programs like the Heart Voices of Light program.
42 W. Main St. Brookfield, MA
Gallery, MARE has helped more than 5,350
The Spencer New Leader thanks the Spencer Flower
children and teens join stable and nurturing Shoppe, Main Street, Spencer, for supplying the flowers. 508.867.3122
4 SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR • Friday, January 22, 2010
Market Basket opens its doors to public
O ,
XFORD GETS ITS OWN SUPERMARKET WHICH EXPECTS TO DRAW LOCALS
BY JOY RICHARD Home Depot complex. It will likely pay little.Regardless of Stonebridge Press Staff
NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER make for a more convenient pay,more jobs are better,she Writer Ryan Grannan-Doll
OXFORD — Market Basket grocery shopping experience said. contributed to this story.
customers lined up an hour for not only Oxford residents, “Four hundred jobs is Joy Richard may be
early to find the best bang for but also to Charlton, accord- huge.That is surprising that reached at [phone], or
their buck as the new store ing to Central Mass South it would be that large a staff. by e-mail at jrichard@stone-
on Sutton Avenue opened Chamber of Commerce I think that is terrific,” she bridgepress.com.
Wednesday,Jan.13. President Alexandra McNitt, said.
To Oxford resident Gert who represents Charlton, Demoulas Supermarkets
Healy, the wait for the chain Sturbridge, Southbridge and Inc. opened its first store in
to come to her town was a other area towns. 1917 in Lowell,McLean said,
long time coming. Market Basket Operations and now has 60 stores across
“I have been waiting for Manager David McLean said the state in communities
this for 47 years,” Healy he is happy to give the people such as Bellingham,
laughed as she pushed a full of Oxford and the surround- Leominster and Worcester.
cart to her car.“I grew up in ing towns the grocery store McNitt added further
Haverhill and loved going to they have been waiting for. analysis as to why the com-
this store. I couldn’t wait “It’s an area that we have pany would open a location
until we got one here.” had customers for sometime here.
Auburn resident Robert invite us to. We think it will “For them to make a move
Morrison said he was the serve the community and like that … they think there
first customer of the day and surrounding communities … is a market. “To bring in [a
was ready to see what the quite well,”McLean said. store] … they must feel that
Oxford resident Gert Healy cash-
store had to offer. People in Charlton and there is a good market here
es out with the help of Market
Market Basket is Oxford’s Oxford appeared at last will- for their market,” McNitt
Basket employees Melissa Voas
first grocery store,located on ing to try the new store. said.
and Ed Hammerreck.
Sutton Avenue next to the “That would be good.I will
Joy Richard photos
Oxford resident Joseph Boucher peruses the vast selection of cakes
and pastries at the Market Basket grand opening.
stop in.I don’t know if I will “My wife is looking for-
go that far [on a regular ward to it,”he said as he left
basis],” said Spencer resi- Home Depot near the new
dent Richard Baruth, who store.
works in Charlton. The new store will also
John Jakubowski, of help the unemployment situ-
Dudley, doesn’t do the shop- ation. McLean said more
ping for his home,but said it than 400 workers have been
Even in the chilly weather,Oxford resident and Market Basket bagger would still benefit his house- hired to work in the store, Auburn resident and first official Oxford Market Basket customer
Anthony Zignont,19,helps Rebecca Healy load her groceries into her hold. but McNitt noted they will Robert Morrison checks off his grocery list at the store’s grand open-
jeep during the store’s first morning of business. ing.
AUTO BODY OIL BURNER SERVICE SIDING/ WINDOWS
Looking for a le
$$$ WE BUY UNWANTED CARS $$$ ab
T.A. HUBACZ n
Professional? easo ates EstiFree
Oil Burner Service R R m
a
t
C E S M ! e
LEAN QUIPMENT AVES ONEY s
- Call Us For Rates -
SALES • INSTALLATION
CLEANING • REPAIRS
Jim Chartier
WARREN’S
AUTO
24 Hour Emergency Service
WRECKING
Siding
508-757-1339 Cell 508-414-1200
& Window Co.
TTOOMM HHUUBBAACCZZ •• 550088--886677--77775533
Check out our
221199NNeewwBBrraaiinnttrreeeeRRdd.. CUT HEATING & COOLING COSTS
Used Parts Available Directory! WWeessttBBrrooookkffiieelldd,,MMAA0011558855 FU5LLY0IN8SUR-E8D &9 LIC2EN-S8ED 4SIN9CE 81985
2299YYeeaarrssEExxppeerriieennccee••LLiicceennsseedd&&IInnssuurreedd
CONSTRUCTION HOME HEATING SEPTIC SYSTEMS TREE SERVICE
Gaudette
R. Barnes & Sons Young’s
Sanitation
BUILDERS
Tree Service
• Cesspool Pumping
New Construction • Additions
• Title V Certification
Garages • Vinyl Siding
Replacement Windows • Portable Toilet Rentals “Specializing
• Reasonable rates In Dangerous Trees”
Free Estimates
508-867-3063
508-885-0300
Over 25 years experience
28 Northwest Road
508-867-8993
Spencer,MA 01562 John H. Young, Jr
Fully Insured 508.885.TREE
Licensed & Insured
Free Estimates 1.800.660.5358
ADVERTISE IN THIS DIRECTORY AND
REACH OVER 15,250 HOMES IN SPENCER, LEICESTER,
AND THE BROOKFIELDS.
Ad deadline for the Call A Pro Directory is Friday, 2 pm.
Call Amy Daigle to advertise at
1-800-367-9898 x.162 or 508-909-4062
Friday, January 22, 2010 • SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR 5
CLASSROOM CORNER
To Knox Trail students, robots rule
N , ,
EW PROGRAM REINFORCES MATH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
BY JOY RICHARD Wilson said he is excited to see the pro- Wilson. “We are very thankful for the spon-
NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER gram blossoming in its second year. He said sorships we have received and we hope to be
SPENCER — Robots are taking over Knox their original plan for a club like this was for able to compete in competition in the future
Trail Junior High School. children to be able to showcase their talents as well as host one [at Knox Trail].”
But don’t be alarmed: they are under the within the fields of math, science and tech- Wilson said the “generous”donation came
control of students who are building them nology,while also making friends with simi- from local resident Tom Lowkes, and he
from scratch. lar interests. Wilson also said he would like appreciates all of the support that has come
Offered as an after-school enrichment pro- to see the program grow in the future, with their way.
gram, the school’s Robotics Club first came students at the high school level coming back Menard said she loves to see the seventh-
into existence last year with Knox Trail sci- and working the Knox Trail children so they and eighth-grade students in the club learn
ence and technology Joanne Menard at the might have a chance to compete at robotics on their own when they are building the
helm, along with the support of Principal challenges around the country. robots. She said they have excelled in work-
Mark Wilson. “These are very talented kids,” said ing in groups and being able to problem solve
effectively.These skills will be important for
them to have, she said, as they move on in
school as well as in their futures.
“Having skills like problem solving is
something that is vital in this day and age,”
said Menard.“My favorite part about this is
watching them make discoveries on their
own. [Learning on their own with supervi-
sion] I believe helps them remember [the
material] better.”
Menard said she modeled the club on the
summer camp her own children attended at
Worcester Polytechnic Institute.She said the Knox Tail Junior High School seventh-grader Joshua
students are using software that lets them Silverman, 13, works with Amanda Stockman, 12,
write their own programs for each of the during the robots club held after school.
robots.These programs enable the machines
to move in different directions as well as per- Menard said all of the students that take
form different functions. The children also part in the club are first asked to write an
build their own robots from Lego kits essay on why they want to take part in the
designed for these types of activities. program.She said from what she has seen so
“I also think that working [with the tools far, many of the students have said after
and programs] help the kids use their imagi- working on the robots they are passionate
nation [while creating],”said Menard. enough about the subject to maybe pursue it
As one seventh-grader, Degory Standish, later.
13, looked for parts while assembling his “The fields of science, math and technolo-
robot,he said his favorite element of the club gy are growing so much right now,” said
was working together with classmates on Menard. “Learning [these skills] will be
problems that come up during the design important in [their futures].”
process.
“I like trying to problem solve,” said Joy Richard may be reached at (508) 909-
Standish.“This is a lot harder than our regu- 4129, or by e-mail at jrichard@stonebridge-
Joy Richard photos
lar science classes.I hope to keep doing this press.com.
Knox Trail Junior High School seventh-grade students Degory Standish,13,Josiah Gianfriddo,13,and Devon when I am in high school.”
McCrillis,13,construct the different parts of their machines during the robotics after school program.
Spencer-E. Brookfield looks to Race to the Top
D , $200K
ISTRICT SIGNS UP FOR PROGRAM AND PROSPECT OF FOR TRAINING
BY DAVID DORE Village School, Hicks said, is at serious, serious mistake,” Hicks say it’s OK.” demographics.
NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Level 3; schools that reach Level 4 said at last week’s School Hicks admitted he was not sure at James said he spoke with teacher
SPENCER — Despite concerns or Level 5 would face more involve- Committee meeting.“It’s money we first if he wanted to support it, in representatives from each school
raised by officials, the prospect of ment from the state,or even a state desperately need.” part because of the paperwork and about the program, but did not go
getting at least $200,000 from the takeover. But Mark James,president of the stipulations the grant would beyond that.He noted he was criti-
federal government ended up being The federal money, according to Spencer-East Brookfield Education involve. cized last year for not bringing
too much for the Spencer-East Hicks, would be used for profes- Association, was not as willing to For James, questions and con- issues such as salary freezes to
Brookfield Regional School District sional development for teachers — sign on until he met with Hicks cerns remained,especially since he union members for “informed
to resist. something that has been cut from Jan. 13. In an e-mail to reporters said the grant could come with votes.”
The district last week sent in the the school budget because of that afternoon, Hicks stated the “some sort of contractual strings” “I can’t even take this to a vote of
paperwork needed to be part of the reduced funding from the state. application had all three needed that would affect the pact between the entire membership because I
state Department of Elementary “This is something that we’re not signatures and was sent to the the teachers’ union and the school don’t have a whole lot of informa-
and Secondary Education’s applica- going to be able to do in the foresee- DESE. district. tion and not a lot of time to do so,”
tion for the Race to the Top pro- able future,” he said, adding the The memorandum Hicks, Rock One of those “strings,” Hicks James said.
gram. grant would “make our teachers and James signed contains lan- said, could be merit pay — giving Spencer-East Brookfield joins the
About 40 states are expected to better educators” without the dis- guage that would allow any of them teachers bonuses based on how Quaboag Regional School District
apply for $4.35 billion in grants trict having to cut books and sup- to opt out of the Race to the Top their students do on standardized and Bay Path Regional Vocational
from the federal economic stimulus plies or lay off staff. program at any time — but that tests such as the Massachusetts Technical High School in Charlton
program, according to DESE offi- The only way school districts would end the district’s eligibility Comprehensive Assessment in signing up for Race to the Top.
cials. If the U.S. Department of could get money was if they sent in for federal funding. System (MCAS). James noted
Education approves the Bay State’s applications by the Jan.13 deadline “It’s easy to jump off a pier into MCAS is not a “value-added” test David Dore may be reached at
application,256 school districts and signed by their superintendent, unknown waters,”James said.“It’s that would follow children’s per- (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at
charter schools would share up to chairman of the School Committee sometimes more difficult ... to formance over many years and fac- [email protected].
$250 million. and head of their teachers’union. climb back on the pier because we tor in items such as class size and
Hicks told School Committee In Spencer-East Brookfield,
members last week Spencer-East School Committee Chairman
District gets $75K state grant for wind study
Brookfield could get at least Peter Rock and
$200,000 over the next four years Superintendent Ralph Hicks
because of two factors:the number signed the application before
of students who live in poverty and the Jan. 12 school board meet-
the failure of Wire Village School to ing. BOSTON — State Sen.Stephen M. of sustainable energy,”stated Gobi. achieve successful and efficient
meet Adequate Yearly Progress “We both agree to pass on any Brewer (D-Barre) and state Reps. “This is great news for the installation. Commonwealth Wind’s
based on MCAS scores. Wire money at this time would be a Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Spencer-East Brookfield Regional efforts support Gov. Deval Patrick’s
Geraldo Alicea (D-Charlton) School District,” stated Alicea. “Not goal of 2,000 megawatts of wind
announced Thursday, Jan. 14 the only would a potential wind turbine power by 2020. Qualifying projects
Spencer-East Brookfield Regional at David Prouty High School help for the grant seek to provide a mini-
School District has received a $75,000 provide a viable source of clean and mum of 100 kilowatts of power and
Knox Trail stage to be grant from the Commonwealth Wind renewable energy, but it would also are sited on commercial, industrial,
Incentive Program. serve as an educational tool for the institutional or public lands.
The grant will fund a feasibility students to learn about renewable A 600-kilowatt wind turbine was
named for longtime teacher study to evaluate the potential for a energy.” selected for the evaluation at David
wind energy project at David Prouty “I am ecstatic at the news of Prouty High School.If the feasibility
High School. receiving this grant,” stated study is successful, then a turbine
“This study will provide further Superintendent of Schools Ralph would be installed at the location.It
information on whether wind power Hicks.“I am most optimistic that the is estimated that 50 percent to 65 per-
SPENCER — The dedication of gather for a dedication ceremony
is a feasible option for the Spencer- results in this study will lead to the cent of the power produced by the
the Richardson K. Prouty Jr. to commemorate his passion for
East Brookfield Regional School construction of a 600kW wind tur- turbine would be consumed behind
Performing Arts Center will be the performing arts. During his
District, which has a huge potential bine. Furthermore, I anticipate this the meter.
held at 6 p.m.Wednesday,Jan.27 10 years of service to the school,
to save real money for the district,” wind turbine will eventually be con-
at Knox Trail Junior High Prouty staged plays, designed
said Brewer. “I congratulate structed without any addi-
School. sets, and guided aspiring actors Superintendent Hicks and his staff tional burden on the school LambLight
Richardson K. “Rick” Prouty — it is only fitting that on that
for pursuing this funding.” district’s budget.” Christian Church
Jr. was an inspirational teacher, evening the school stage be
“This grant is an important first The Commonwealth Wind
a talented coach,a dedicated col- renamed the Richardson K.
step in helping the district to deal Incentive Program aims to –PRESENTS –
league,and a trusted friend who Prouty Jr. Performing Arts
effectively with rising energy costs assist responsibly sited wind The Saturday Movie Matinee Series
had a boundless passion for both Center.
while planning for the long term use projects of all scales to 1pm last Saturday of every month
education and excellence. Even The dedication ceremony will
as he battled the cancer that last approximately half an hour. 1/30/10 Prince of Egypt
eventually took his life, he All those whose lives were Saturday, Feb. 6th 2/27/10 Fireproof
blessed Knox Trail each day with touched by Prouty are invited to 3/27/10 Joshua
his scholarly excitement, his attend,and anyone interested in at 4/24/10 Facing the Giants
youthful enthusiasm, and his sharing a heartfelt word or an The Spencer Country Inn 5/29/10 Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
unwavering commitment to uplifting story is most welcome 6/26/10 Left Behind I
Poker 7/31/10 Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
“seize the day” — and it is this to do so.Anyone who would like 5pm Registration
8/28/10 Left Behind III: World at War
sentiment that echoes the loud- to speak should contact the
Tournament 6pm Tournament begins. 9/25/10 Second Hand Lions
est in the memories of those who school at [phone] by Friday, 10/30/10 Radio HotDogs,Popcorn&
knew him best. Jan. 22 so they may be included $100.00 buy in. 11/27/10 Finding Nemo Sodaavailableat
To honor his contributions to in the evening’s program. All 12/18/10 Christmas Carol areasonableprice
Pizza Supper Included
our school and to our communi- presenters are asked to arrive at
To benefit the David Prouty 1(6m6oviWe toitlersc oepsetne forr cRhdan. g(eR)t 20) Charlton, MA 01507
ty, Prouty’s family, friends, col- 5:30 p.m.Jan.27 for coordination Cash Bar
(next to Gregson Insurance Agency)
leagues and former students will of the dedication ceremony. High School Band Please call Mike @ 774.452.2427 w/questions
6 SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR • Friday, January 22, 2010
CLASSROOM CORNER
S M
CHOOL ENUS
Spencer-East Brookfield cereal,scrambled eggs,juice,raisins,milk. whole wheat toast with butter or breakfast pizza bagel, Brookfield Elementary
Wednesday,Jan.27:Tuna roll or ham and cheese wrap, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice,milk.
bag of low fat chips,vegetable sticks,apple,milk. Tuesday,Jan.26:Toasted buttered English muffin with
junior, senior high schools Thursday, Jan. 28: Deli turkey sandwich or tuna roll, grape jelly or butter,Yoplait fruit yogurt,orange wedges Monday, Jan. 25: Deli turkey rollup,soup of the day,
chocolate chip cookie,vegetable sticks,raisins,milk. or 100 percent fruit juice,milk.
goldfish pretzels,frozen blueberry dessert,milk.
Friday,Jan.29:Plain or pepperoni pizza,steamed broc- Wednesday, Jan. 27: Toasted mini bagel with plain
Tuesday,Jan.26:Early release — no breakfast or lunch
coli,fruit,milk. cream cheese,honey roasted sunflower seeds,fruit or 100
BREAKFAST served.
percent fruit juice,milk.
Monday,Jan.25:Smucker’s Snack’n waffle or assorted Wednesday, Jan. 27: Bagel cheese pizza,school made
Thursday,Jan.28:Choice of breakfast cereal and slice
cereal with toast,fruit or 100 percent juice,milk. Leicester High of whole wheat toast with butter or breakfast egg and vegetable soup,fresh fruit,milk.
Tuesday,Jan.26:Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J soft pret- Thursday, Jan. 28: French toast sticks,sausage patty,
bacon burrito,fruit or 100 percent fruit juice,milk.
zel,fruit or 100 percent juice,milk. potato wedges, peaches and cream, milk. Alternate:
Friday,Jan.29:Choice of breakfast cereal and slice of
Wednesday, Jan. 27: Assorted muffins or assorted and Middle schools whole wheat toast with butter or scrambled eggs with chef’s salad.
bagels with cream cheese,fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, Friday,Jan.29:Oven baked chicken,seasoned rice with
American cheese and wheat toast with butter,fruit or 100
milk. gravy,seasoned vegetables,fruit,milk.
percent fruit juice,milk.
Thursday, Jan. 28: Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J large
Monday,Jan.25:Cheese or ham and cheese on a wheat North Brookfield
pretzel,fruit or 100 percent fruit juice,milk.
croissant, potato rounds, pickles, sliced apples and LUNCH
Friday,Jan.29:Bagel with cream cheese,assorted cere-
cream,milk. Monday, Jan. 25: Vegetable pasta soup,chicken patty
al with toast or assorted muffins, fruit or 100 percent
fruit juice,milk. Tuesday, Jan. 26: Beef teriyaki dippers, rice pilaf, Parmesan with marinara sauce, garlic seasoned High School
wheat roll,carrots and pea pods,brownie,milk. spaghetti or meatball sub sandwich with mozzarella
LUNCH
Wednesday,Jan.27:Caesar salad with chicken strips, cheese, assorted toppings, steamed broccoli, pear with
Monday,Jan.25:Popcorn chicken or tuna on a bulkie
breadstick,assorted chilled fruit,milk. whipped topping, milk. Vegetarian option: toasted
roll,potato puffs,peas,corn,fruit,milk. Monday,Jan.25:Chicken nuggets,dipping sauces,rice
Thursday, Jan. 28: Macaroni and cheese, choice of cheese and tomato on bagel.
Tuesday,Jan.26:Nachos with cheese or Sloppy Joe on pilaf,assorted fruit,green beans,milk.
meatballs,Italian green beans,garlic bread,Jell-O and Tuesday,Jan.26:Vegetable minestrone,popcorn chick-
a bun,vegetable chicken noodle soup,vegetable sticks Tuesday,Jan.26:Cook’s choice,assorted fruit,milk.
cream,milk. en with scallions and orange zesty sauce,vegetable lo
with ranch dip,fruit,milk. Wednesday, Jan. 27: BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes,
Friday, Jan. 29: Variety pizza, spinach salad, chilled mein noodles, taco seasoned oven fries, fresh apple or
Wednesday,Jan.27:Manager’s choice,milk. baby peas,dinner rolls,cranberry sauce,milk.
pears,milk. cinnamon applesauce, milk. Vegetarian option: veg-
Thursday,Jan.28:American chop suey or rotini with Thursday, Jan. 28: Cheese quesadilla, school made
etable entrée of the day.
marinara,fresh baked roll,green beans,fruit,milk. soup,crackers,assorted fruit,milk.
Wednesday,Jan.27:Seafood potato chowder,vegetable
Friday,Jan.29:Assorted pizza,steamed broccoli,fruit, Leicester Memorial beanie soup with alphabet pasta,homemade cheese mac- Friday, Jan. 29: Steak and cheese sandwich, hash
milk. brown,assorted fruit,milk.
aroni casserole, garlic bread stick, vegetable du jour,
Alternates:triple-decker PBJ (PBM on Friday),Grab &
fresh apple or cinnamon applesauce, milk. Vegetarian
Go salads.
Wire Village, EB Monday, Jan. 25: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, option:toasted bagel melt with sliced tomato and fresh
peas, wheat bread, apples and cream, milk. Alternate: basil. North Brookfield
hamburger. Thursday, Jan. 28: Soup du jour with whole grain
Elementary schools Tuesday, Jan. 26: Assorted breakfast entrée, hash crackers, assorted homemade pizza slice, vegetable du
brown,fruit and juice,milk.Alternate:grilled cheese. jour,coleslaw with shredded carrots,fresh apple or cin- Elementary School
Wednesday, Jan. 27: Beef teriyaki dippers, seasoned namon applesauce, milk. Vegetarian option: toasted
rice,dinner roll,carrots,frosted cake,milk.Alternate: bagel melt with sliced tomato and fresh basil.
Monday,Jan.25:Popcorn chicken,white rice,peas,car- chicken patty. Friday, Jan. 29: Vegetable pasta soup, chicken patty
rots,fruit,milk. Thursday, Jan. 28: Fajita pocket, assorted toppings, (regular or saucy) with bun or chef’s choice, steamed Monday,Jan.25:Pancakes,maple syrup,sausage patty,
Tuesday,Jan.26:Meatball grinder or rotini with mari- corn,Jell-O and cream,milk.Alternate:Rib-B-Que. carrots, pear with whipped topping, milk. Vegetarian assorted fruit,milk.Alternate:Munchie muffin lunch.
nara,tossed salad,brownie,green beans,milk. Friday, Jan. 29: Individual pizza, assorted toppings, option:toasted cheese and tomato on a bagel. Tuesday,Jan.26:Baked chicken,mashed potato,baby
Wednesday,Jan.27:Pancakes with syrup or assorted peas, assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie peanut
green beans, chilled pears, milk. Alternate: bagel and
cereals,scrambled eggs,potato puffs,raisins,milk. butter and Fluff sandwich.
cheese.
Thursday, Jan. 28: Toasted cheese, tomato soup, Warren, West Brookfield Wednesday, Jan. 27: Mozzarella cheese sticks, pasta
steamed broccoli,fruit,milk. with herbs, assorted fruit, buttered carrot, milk.
Friday, Jan. 29: Bagel pizzas, vegetable beef noodle Leicester Primary School Alternate:Munchie cereal lunch.
soup,corn,fruit,milk. elementary schools Thursday, Jan. 28: Turkey pocket sandwich, cup of
soup, bag of goldfish, assorted fruit, milk. Alternate:
Munchie soft pretzel lunch.
Lake and Maple Monday, Jan. 25: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes,
Friday, Jan. 29: Assorted French bread pizza, cukes
peas,wheat bread,apples and cream,milk. Monday,Jan.25:Chicken noodle soup,all beef frank-
with ranch dressing, fresh apples, milk. Alternate:
Tuesday, Jan. 26: Assorted breakfast entrée, hash furter with bun and assorted toppings, tossed greens
Munchie goldfish lunch.
Street schools brown,fruit and juice,milk. salad with dressing,snack size chip bag,fruit cup,milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 27: Beef teriyaki dippers, seasoned Tuesday, Jan. 26: Homemade slice of pizza, assorted Bay Path Regional
rice,wheat roll,green beans,frosted cake,milk. cheese or vegetable, seasoned broccoli, diced pears or
Thursday,Jan.28:Chicken patty on a seeded roll,let- dried fruit,milk.
BREAKFAST
Monday, Jan. 25: Smucker’s Snack’n Waffle or bagel tuce and tomato,potato wedge,Jell-O and cream,milk. Wednesday,Jan.27:Nacho chip basket with taco meat, Voke-Tech High
Friday,Jan.29:French bread pizza,vegetable or salad, cheesy sauce and seasoned rice chipped lettuce and
with cream cheese,fruit or 100 percent juice,milk.
chilled pears,milk. tomatoes, seasoned carrots with butter sauce, grapes
Tuesday, Jan. 26: Assorted cereal or J&J soft pretzel,
Alternate:ham and cheese on wheat. with fruit cup,milk.
giant goldfish grahams,fruit or 100 percent juice,milk. Thursday,Jan.28:Tomato soup,yummy macaroni and BREAKFAST
Wednesday, Jan. 27: Muffin or bagel with cream cheese, seasoned green beans, strawberry fruit cup or Monday,Jan.25:Applesauce,pancakes,syrup,orange
cheese,fruit or 100 percent juice,milk. Quaboag Regional fresh apple,milk.Alternate:salads with fajita chicken, or apple juice,milk.Alternate:Pop Tart,cereal,yogurt,
Thursday,Jan.28:Twin Pop Tarts or J&J large pretzel, assorted dressings,cheese,whole wheat roll. juice,milk.
fruit or 100 percent juice,milk. Friday,Jan.29:Soup du jour,chicken patty sandwich Tuesday, Jan. 26: Eggs and bacon, toast and jelly,
Friday, Jan. 29: Assorted cereal or yogurt,giant gold- Middle/High School on a bun,lettuce leaf and tomato slice,seasoned carrots, orange or apple juice, milk. Alternate: toast and jelly,
fish graham,fruit or 100 percent juice,milk. cinnamon applesauce or fruit cup,milk. cereal,yogurt,juice,milk.
LUNCH Wednesday,Jan.27:Bagel,cream cheese,bowl of cere-
Monday,Jan.25:Chicken nuggets,white rice,carrots, al,orange or apple juice,cup of yogurt,milk.
BREAKFAST
fruit,milk. Tantasqua Regional Thursday, Jan. 28: Ham,egg cheese wrap,orange or
Monday,Jan.25:Choice ofbreakfast cereal and slice of
Tuesday,Jan.26:French toast with syrup or assorted apple juice,milk.Alternate:muffin,yogurt,juice,cereal,
milk.
junior, senior high schools Friday,Jan.29:Grilled English muffin with jelly,cup of
yogurt,bowl of cereal,orange or apple juice,milk.
LUNCH
Monday, Jan. 25: Chicken Parmesan,spaghetti sauce
Monday,Jan.25:Twin tacos with lettuce,tomato and
over spaghetti, tossed salad, French bread and butter,
cheese,Mexican rice,carrots,fruit,juice,milk.
chilled fruit cup-pears,milk.Alternate:plain spaghetti,
Tuesday,Jan.26:Early release — no lunch served.
sauce.
Wednesday,Jan.27:Pulled BBQ pork on a fresh bun,
Tuesday, Jan. 26: Turkey wrap with lettuce, tomato,
hash brown patty,peas,gingerbread with cream,fruit,
cheese,cup of vegetable soup,crackers,baked tots,fresh
juice,milk.
fruit-apple,milk.Alternate:lettuce,tomato,cheese wrap.
Thursday, Jan. 28: Cheeseburger mac or Mexican
Wednesday, Jan. 27: BBQ chicken,whipped potatoes,
lasagna, green beans, giant pretzel, Jell-O, fruit, juice,
chilled applesauce, roll and butter, fresh fruit-apple,
milk.
milk.Alternate:peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Friday,Jan.29:Grilled ham and cheese,tomato soup,
Thursday,Jan.28:Hot ham and cheese on a bun,cup of
broccoli,fruit,juice,milk.
vegetables soup, crackers, bag of baked chips, chilled
Alternates: Pizza Pit (assorted pizza), Chicken Coop
fruit cup-peaches,milk.Alternate:grilled cheese sand-
(nuggets or patty),salad line,sandwich line,Grab & Go
wich.
line.
Friday, Jan. 29: Tuna wrap (lettuce, cheese, tomato),
baked French fries, cup of clam chowder, crackers,
chilled fruit cup-pears,milk.Alternate:vegetable wrap.
Looking to Increase Your Sales
and Attract New Customers
with Exceptional Visibility?
Insert your $38 or we will Design, $75
8.5”x11” Print & Deliver your
per per
flyer for only thousand flyer for as little as thousand
Newspaper Flyers are one of the best marketing tools available.
The Spencer New Leader is an
affordable way to distribute your flyer.
Flyers can be zoned by zip code.
01611 Cherry Valley • 01506 Brookfield
01515 East Brookfield • 01524 Leicester
01535 North Brookfield • 01542 Rochdale
01562 Spencer • 01585 West Brookfield
01010 Brimfield • 01518 Fiskdake
01521 Holland • 01566 Sturbridge
01081 Wales
For more information call
Amy Daigle at 508-909-4062
[email protected]
Friday, January 22, 2010 • SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR 7
CLASSROOM CORNER
Community involvement strong at local school
EAST BROOKFIELD — Community • Pupils at East Brookfield Elementary
involvement is going strong at East School recently volunteered after-school time
Brookfield Elementary School,as illustrated to make mailboxes to be used in a program to
by several recent projects and events: boost the letter writing skills of younger chil-
• The Rotary Club recently donated diction- dren. Boy Scouts under the direction of
aries to the third-graders at East Brookfield Jason Gianfriddo built the mailboxes,which
Elementary School. This is an annual tradi- were then painted by fifth- and sixth-grade
tion for the Rotary Club.On Tuesday,Dec.6, girls. This project is part of the school’s
all 31 students in Mrs. Peterson’s and Mrs. Community Service Learning initiative.
Carpentier’s classes were presented with dic- • The partnership between East Brookfield
tionaries to take home.David Howe and John Elementary School first-graders and their
“Bud” Lane from the local chapter told the senior citizen “friends” continues to grow.
students a little bit about the Rotary Club’s Several times a year guests from the East
mission and community service, such as Brookfield Senior Center join the first-
partnering in a program to inoculate chil- graders for special activities.On Dec.18,the
dren in some parts of the world against polio. seniors read Jan Brett’s story “Gingerbread
Howe talked to the students about questions Baby” to groups of pupils and then worked
Rotarians ask themselves when they are with them to build and decorate gingerbread
faced with a difficult choice of action. Is it houses.The pupils also drew and colored hol-
the truth? Is it fair? Will it benefit another iday scenes on place mats that the seniors
person? The dictionaries will help the chil- used at the December luncheon. Each year
dren learn vocabulary and spelling,but they the first-graders invite their senior friends
also learned about helping others and mak- along with them to a show at Mechanics Hall
ing good choices. or the Hanover Theatre.
Courtesy photos
John “Bud” Lane and David Howe present dictionaries to third-graders at East Brookfield Elementary
School.
Student and teacher volunteers paint mailboxes for East Brookfield Elementary School’s letter writing pro-
gram. A senior volunteer reads “Gingerbread Baby” to first-graders at East Brookfield Elementary School.
Prouty’s Atwater named Superintendent’s Scholar
SPENCER — At the Jan. 12 meeting of the Spencer-East Brookfield
Regional School Committee,Superintendent of Schools Ralph E.Hicks
presented a Certificate of Academic Excellence to Britney Atwater.The
award is given by the Massachusetts Association of School
Superintendents based on Hicks’recommendation.
Britney is a senior at David Prouty High School,where she is present-
ly ranked first in her class. She is a member of the National Honor
Society and Student Council, a four-year member of the David Prouty
soccer team and served as the student member of the school district’s
Strategic Planning Committee. Britney is a student representative to
the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School Committee. She also par-
ticipated in the local Relay for Life.
Future plans call for her attending a four-year college, where she
would like to major in neuroscience with the goal of then attending Britney Atwater
medical school.
Courtesy photo
Participating in last month’s Writers’ Circle at Wire Village School were,front row,James Joyce,Alexandria
Kuchinski and Ashleigh Whigham; middle row, Alyssa Lowell, Elizabeth Pedone, Madyson Cycz, Sarah
Duquette and Julia Joyce; and back row,David Provencher,Brittney Dube,Jolie Demers and Ana Caroline
Courtesy photo
Carvalho.
THE GIFT
Writer’s Circle showcases
OF
student writing WARMTH
SPENCER — Wire Village
School pupils and staff put up
SPENCER — Sixth-graders at Wire Village practice reading on stage with a microphone.
their Winter Warmth Tree last
School in Spencer held their first Writers’ Students were instructed in proper presenta-
month for the Christmas sea-
Circle of the school year in the Wire Village tion technique and receiving line protocol. son. It was decorated with
auditorium on Tuesday,Dec.22. On Dec.22 authors read their compositions donations of new hats, mit-
Students interested in competing for to the entire sixth grade and students from tens, scarves and gloves,
Writers’ Circle chose stories they wrote on other grades.Presenters then formed receiv- which were then distributed
their own or as assignments since the begin- ing lines to be complimented by their class- to local shelters. Pictured
ning of the school year and read their com- mates. Parent volunteers helped set up a here are, from left, physical
positions to their homeroom class.The class- refreshment table for a short snack social education teacher Sue
es then voted on which stories or writings after the program. Dupont and pupils Tiana
would represent their room. All those involved agreed it was a success Ferguson, Brendan DeCoff
Authors who were selected then worked and hope to have another Writers’ Circle in and Cassie Fitzpatrick.
with a parent volunteer on Monday,Dec.21 to the spring.
Trash, Demolition Debris, • Etc.
CATHY’S FAMILY SALON
19 Greenville St., Spencer, MA Garages • Attics • Basements • Construction Sites
RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE PICKUP Pick-up Weekly and Bi-Weekly
Official Weigh Station for the
KIDS HAIRCUTS $5.00 Complete (Under 12)
DUMPSTER CONTAINERS We Offer 15, 20 and 30 Yard Dumpsters
Mass Wildlife Fishing Pin Program
PERMS & COLOR $35.00 - HAIRCUTS $10.00 DUMPSTER SERVICES LLC
Open at 5am on Sunday for the
Wickaboag Sportsmen’s Derby. Price includes finest quality 508-885-2428
haircare products & complete styling
Fri.6am-1pm, 4pm-8pm • Sat.6am-6pm •Sun.6am-6pm
or call 508-867-8389 RELIABLE Fully Insured, Locally Owned & Operated
orvisit: www.WickaboagBait.com 508-885-9852 PROMPT Please Call For our Money Saving RATES
6Wickaboag Valley Rd., West Brookfield
8 SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR • Friday, January 22, 2010
VIEWPOINT
O S , L B
PINION AND COMMENTARY FROM PENCER EICESTER AND THE ROOKFIELDS
L E O say, what
E ETTERS TO THE DITOR
DITORIAL
Scratch beneath is truth?
Bovaird: For Kennedys, Democrats, their dog is barking
the surface of
To the Editor: Kennedy, will probably die in office. John
Pollsters: You can’t live with ‘em; you
And this is good old Massachusetts, the Kerry is a prime example of this
new ticket home of the bean and the cod, where the Massachusetts Miracle. We see and hear can’t shoot ‘em.(But you’d like to!)
Kennedy family is treated as American roy- more about his recreational water sporting “It is one thing to show a man that he is in
alty and any member,including their dogs, and international interests than any advo- error,” said 17th-century English philoso-
More money to help towns afford the exor- could win any election based solely on their cating on our behalf. pher John Locke, “and another to put him
bitant price tag often associated with snow name recognition. Why should he care about the citizens of in possession of truth.”
plowing? How could one resist? The Kennedy family has once again spo- Massachusetts? He considers himself too And the temptation has
Actually,it’s easier to resist when you con- ken and their new dog,Martha Coakley,has big for us.After all,he must muse,if Bush long been to “put” one
sider who would be in charge of doling out been chosen to inherit the Kennedy Senate didn’t fix those voting machines in Ohio he another in possession of
the funding. seat last occupied by Teddy. After all, would be president! truth. That is, we assume
On its face, a proposal by state Rep. John Martha is extremely qualified to be a U.S. President Obama promised change and the other guy hasn’t
Binienda of Worcester to introduce a new $2 senator from Massachusetts.She is a liberal we all know how that change is adversely enough brains and infor-
scratch ticket whose proceeds would be fun- Democrat,who will do her duty and vote the affecting our lives.Now is the only time that mation to know how to tie
neled into the snow and ice removal budgets big government agenda, including health we have an opportunity to truly effect his own shoes correctly;
of local communities, seems well inten- care, higher taxes, civilian jury trials and change in Massachusetts and stop the
and we feel the inbred
tioned. Constitutional rights for our Muslim ene- Obama/Reid spending binge in Washington
need to straighten him out
Upon further consideration, however, mies and whatever else Senate Majority by electing Scott Brown to the hallowed AS YOU — to our satisfaction and
there is reason for pause — namely, that it Leader Harry Reid and President Obama Kennedy Senate Seat. This action would
for the benefit of OUR pur-
ceanlslus ruep tohne tmaxopnaeyye gro tersu fsot rb tohteh sftoart ethde p sutrapteo stoe tpellel shheer .rSehpere wseilnl tns,ebveecra audsveo,ciant fea fcotr, tthheey p aeroe- cleearvtae itnhley Lsihbaekrae l tEhlei the,awllhs oo sfeeCko nognrlyes tso afunrd- LIKE IT poses.
and for the receiving town to do the same. just the pawns, who dutifully trod to the ther their parties agenda with the following Why else would we in
Never mind the socio-economic concerns polls and vote Democratic as did their par- dreaded words of the citizenry reverberat- MARK ASHTON Massachusetts have been
some in the State House are liable to raise, ents and their parents,because somewhere, ing in their ears,“Throw the bums out!” subjected to such frenzied
given that Binienda’s bill depends on contin- they remember having been told that and frantic truth-putting
ued interest by the public in gambling.After “Democrats are for the little guy.” Martha JIM BOVAIRD for the last several months.This past week,
all,that’s what you’re doing when you buy a knows that once she has been anointed with SPENCER of course, brought a definite deluge of
scratch ticket — gambling that yours is the the Kennedy seat she can ignore the well selective truths to the voters of our fair
lucky one. being of the poor mush-brained robots who Editor’s Note: This letter was written Commonwealth, so that we might wisely
Back to the trust issue,however.As Oxford
put her there and follow the harmful social- before the Jan.19 special Senate election and and unitedly elect a new senator to repre-
DPW Director Sean Divoll noted,some towns
istic trail blazed by Obama and Reid with- submitted after the New Leader’s election sent us as one of 100 select statesmen in
intentionally allocate fewer funds to their
out fear of ever being voted out of office. deadline. However, at the request of the Congress.
snow and ice removal accounts, since they
She will be a senator for as long as she author we are running it now. By now you (and I) ought to have voted.
are allowed to deficit spend. That, he wor-
wants and using the example set by Ted By now we may even have a winner —
ried,could result in the state awarding more
and/or a congregation of losers. For the
money to those towns.
The more concerning issue here is that the polls all said (at some point this past week-
Legislature seems to have just two answers Auger, Muir: Thanks to all who helped with Holiday Hop end) that it was too close to call, that the
when it comes to solving the state’s financial race was too tight to predict,that the candi-
woes:tax and spend. dates were so equal in appeal (or disfavor)
Lawmakers have already raised the state To the Editor: entertainment for the night.A big thanks to that even professional bookies couldn’t
income tax and it seems any number of other We’d like to extend a warm and heart-felt Jim Bain,Chris Breault,Derek Ingalls,and claim prophetic insight.
tax proposals are always on the table. thank you to all who supported and attend- Glenn Aubin. Yet there they were (the pollsters,not the
In this case,the spending would be by the ed the First Annual 2009 Rockin’ Holiday • Rich Leufstedt, for your time spent and bookies) proclaiming their truths to us,nev-
consumer,and given the sad fiscal situation Hop that happened this past Dec. 4 at the your unique talents. ertheless,one day saying “Coakley’s in,”or
many of us face now,is it really a good thing Spencer Country Inn. This annual event • Our Santa Claus, Mike Koutrobis, who “Brown’s in the lead,” or “Momentum is
to encourage folks to spend another $2 on a was created to raise donations for the made the night jolly and bright. shifting.”
chance? Granted, the idea behind this new Spencer Toys For Tots and local Toys for • The Spencer Country Inn — Many Here’s my take on taking polls — before,
scratch ticket is a good one.
Joy programs for the Brookfield communi- thanks for your generosity for providing us during,or after any election:Take this poll
What we would prefer to see,however,and
ties. These charities are run by Donna the space to hold this event.
— PLEASE!
what continues to disappoint us because it
Flannery and Keith Audette. Donna and • Our generous sponsors. This event
doesn’t happen,is a Legislature that,before I’m against polling for so many reasons:
Keith, along with their dedicated staff, would not have happened without you.
considering taxes and new scratch tickets, on general principle, because they can’t be
donate their time and energy to make our Cormier Jewelers,Bemis and Hobbs,Uncle
makes sure that it scrapes bare every cup- trusted, they serve no useful purpose,
communities better places to live. Sam’s Pizza, Nancy’s Daycare, Colliers,
board, turns over every mattress and looks they’re misleading, confusing and distract-
The fundraising results of the First Meredith and Grew, Whitco Toy,
under every couch for every last bit of ing; and they’re as annoying as a pebble in
Annual 2009 Rockin’ Holiday Hop were all Appleblossoms,Sugar Krystals,E.B.Flatts,
unnecessary and superfluous government your shoe on a walk across the country.
possible because of the time and generosity Barnes Enterprises,Dance Techniques,The
spending. If individual candidates want to do some
of all involved.The event raised over $1,700 New England Foundation, Auger
It is hard to win the trust of voters and con- and over 200 toys were delivered to local Accounting, Curves, Chef Sau, polling of their own — to determine where
vince them the state is in financially dire families that needed the support this holi- ProMedDx,LLC, Aucoin Printing, The best to place their time,energy,and efforts,
straits when every time we turn around,we
day season. Children of Tomorrow,Inc.,and Mad Brook then OK. But please keep this information
learn of yet another ridiculously overpaid
We’d like to take this opportunity to men- Academy. Thank you for making this night within their own ranks.When professional
government position.
tion and thank all that were involved to happen and making it the success it truly pollsters tell us every day leading up to a
The governor has failed in his attempts at
make this night a success: was. major election who’s ahead, and by how
real reform here in Massachusetts and part
• Donna Flaherty,Keith Audette and their • All who donated a raffle prize. Raffles much,and with which segment of the elec-
of that failure is the resistance of a cash-
hungry Legislature that can’t help itself teams from Toys for Tots and Toys for Joy are not successful (nor are they any fun) torate,it’s downright annoying.
when it comes to spending and taxing. who do all the hard work for all the families without terrific prizes. Thanks for adding What are we to think? My candidate’s
What that means is we, the voters, must who need it most during the holiday season. to the fun and excitement of the night! ahead:I don’t even have to vote! Or,my can-
send loud and clear messages at the polls.We • Our mini Christmas tree artists:Andrea • And last,but certainly by any means not didate’s way behind; I’d better get out and
must vote in real reform and reject the prom- Burke, Cormier Jeweler’s, Charity Case, least — everyone who donated their time vote early (and, if you’re in Chicago —
ises. Marion Santa Ines and Marybeth Damata and joined us in the festivities.Simply put, often!)!
In the meantime, should Binienda’s pro- from ProMedDx, LLC, Appleblossoms, without the effort and selflessness of all of Are polls offered as inspiration,incentive,
posal be summarily dismissed? No.But with Michelle Blood, Cherilyn Levelle, Kristin you we are merely two people with just an or encouragement? As motivation for
careful consideration should come the Conti, Donna Harvey, Adam Webster from idea.Thank you to all who made this event greater involvement? In my case,they’re all
understanding that it is, like many others Oldies 98.9, Cruisin Bruce from The Pike possible.
counterproductive. I wish pollsters would
before it,a quick fix — not a long-term solu- 100 FM, Sen. Stephen Brewer, Dance We look forward to the 2010 Rockin’
disappear. I don’t need (or want) to know
tion. Techniques, Karen Griffin, D.C., Nancy’s Holiday Hop as well as other events we are
who’s ahead three months,or two weeks,or
Day Care, Nancy’s Coffee Girls, Theresa in the midst of planning through out the
even five hours before an election is held.I
Cassavant, Barnes Enterprises, Amy year.We hope you will join us to help make
just need to know that an honest result will
LETTERSPOLICY ECkulrevbeesr,ryM Poellryr oA, Tugheer ,KwAinagtkeloaw sAkris Fenamauillyt,, oouurt floirtt elea ctho wonthse ra apnladc teh ew shpeirrei t woef caollm lmoouk- be known immediately following the elec-
Emily Lokes and WXLO’s Jen and Steve in nity always holds a place in our hearts. tion.
Letters should be sent to theSpencer New the morning. Your thoughtful and creative Speaking of honesty,the only thing worse
Leader,25 Elm St.,Southbridge,MA01550, trees helped raise money and made the spir- RAYMOND A. AUGER III AND LORI MUIR than campaign polls are campaign ads.The
or faxed to [phone]. Letters may also it of Christmas come alive for the evening. CO-ORGANIZERS recent barrage by candidates for the U.S.
be e-mailed to [email protected]. • Charity Case, who provided the rockin’ Senate seat in Massachusetts were especial-
Deadline is 4 p.m. Fridays.
ly egregious. Here again, truth was the
Letters must be neatly written or typed. A
major victim.Although candidates Coakley
daytime telephone number and address must
be included for verification. The New Leader Kennistons: Quaboag 350th Grand Ball lived up to name and Brown began by promoting their own
reserves the right to edit all submitted letters. promises and intentions, the waters were
The New Leaderdoes not publish personal soon muddied by “attack ads” that warned
attacks,smear campaigns,opinions that are To the Editor: We find it difficult to adequately thank us about the opposition’s shortcomings.
not based on fact or information deemed
Occasionally a special event comes along the ball committee, sponsors, volunteers Whatever the outcome, we know volumi-
libelous to this organization or subjects men-
tioned in the letter. that pulls together a community in common and the 350 guests in attendance for their nous sums of money were expended on ads
To ensure publication,letters must be no support. This was experienced at the support in making the ball so very success- (I’m talking radio and TV here) denouncing
more than 600 words. Letters longer than Quaboag Plantation 350th Anniversary ful.A special word of thanks is also extend- the opposition — so that there could not be
600 words will run as guest columns as Grand Ball on Jan. 2. The six towns that ed to our attending congressional and state one living candidate worth voting for in the
space allows. made up the original Quaboag Plantation dignitaries for their support of our entire Commonwealth. In which case, one
when it was formed in 1660, the four Quaboag Plantation anniversary efforts. begins to wonder if this is,in fact,the case.
Brookfields, Warren and New Braintree, The event was truly an exhibit of small Untruths, half-truths, and nothing like the
came together to kick off their 350th town America at its best. We are proud to truth are all we’re left with.
1 8 7 2 - 2 0 0 7
anniversary year. The community support have been a part of this gala celebration.We
I’d like to suggest an amended process
for the event was outstanding. From cos- had a ball!
“moving forward.” Candidates for any
tumed guests to colonial dancers, from
office should not be allowed to speak (in
dancing to the classics to an unbelievably BEVERLY AND MERTON KENNISTON
ads) of their opponents’faults and failures,
inspiring group singing of “God Bless CO-CHAIRMEN
but only about their own virtues, purposes
America” at the end of the evening, magic QUABOAG PLANTATION 350TH ANNIVERSARY
and plans. Why would I care what Coakley
was truly in the air. GRAND BALL
25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA01550 thinks of Brown (or vice versa)? I want to
Telephone [phone] know what Coakley thinks Coakley can do
Fax [phone] for residents of the Bay State,and America.
www.spencernewleader.com McDuffie: Thanks to anonymous Good Samaritan for help Last Friday,just four days before the elec-
tion,my friend Joyce came up with the per-
FRANK G. WALTER C. fect solution to the onslaught of TV ads
CHILINSKI BIRD JR. To the Editor: tractor to lift the front of my Jeep while I headed our way for the weekend: “They
To a Good Samaritan, I would like to put my tire back on.When he put it down I ought to cancel all those political ads and
PRESIDENTAND WEEKLYEDITOR thank the owner of the blue tractor in the finished tightening the lug nuts then turned take the money that would buy them and
PUBLISHER AT-LARGE parking lot of Dippin Donuts for helping me to thank him,but he was gone.Again,thank send it all to Haiti for earthquake relief.”
on Jan.8,2010. you for your time and generosity. Hear, hear! (And I wish it were here,
DAVID F. DORE I was driving to school when the tire fell here!)
EDITOR, SPENCERNEWLEADER off of my Jeep. This man pulled into the JOSHUA MCDUFFIE
driveway and said that he owned the tractor SPENCER Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for
in the corner of the parking lot.He used the Stonebridge Press publications.
Friday, January 22, 2010 • SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR 9
SPORTS
Second half surge powers Indians to win
BY BRIAN AUSTIN quarter (nine for Poulin, seven for the third quarter,the Indians slow- few seconds before the third quar- made at halftime.
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Leicester). ly took charge: a couple of free ter’s ending buzzer, and the flood- “We struggled with our focus in
LEICESTER — The Bartlett High Bartlett improved to 8-2 with the throws, then a Stephanie Biron gates opened for the Indians. It the first half, and our chances did-
girls’ basketball team took charge victory,while Leicester fell to 4-6. basket after a missed free throw, helped jumpstart an 18-2 run for n’t start falling for us,” he said.
in the second half in their game For a significant portion of the then a big three-pointer from Bartlett, which included 13 unan- “But we came out much more posi-
against Leicester Monday night, first half,the Wolverines led — but Lindsay Bond to tie the game at 21. swered points across six and a half tive in the second half.We came out
erasing a halftime deficit against not by much. Leicester took an Less than a minute later, Bartlett minutes.In all,Leicester went over a little cocky, but we managed to
the Wolverines and going on an early 7-3 lead, but Bartlett came pulled out in front.But that quick- nine minutes with just one basket survive and now we’ve won four in
offensive force en route to a 42-31 back to tie. Leicester pulled out in ly changed when Leicester’s Maria and fell behind as many as 15. A a row.”
victory. front again 15-10,then 17-12 by half- Guiffrida drilled a three-pointer last-minute push to close the gap Poulin added that “the team had
Bryana Poulin led all scorers time,and then finally 21-14 a couple from the top of the arch.Leicester did help pull the Wolverines to not given up,” and “they worked
with 18 points, including a couple of minutes into the third quarter. led 25-24 for a minute before Bond within 10, but it was too little too together” to make the second half
of monster three-pointers that The seven-point lead would be the made a layup and took the lead late. comeback.
buried Leicester’s hopes. She also biggest for Leicester, as Bartlett back for the Indians — this time for After the game, Bartlett head
outscored the entire Wolverines soon took control. good. coach Chris Delvecchio credited
team single handedly in the fourth With about five minutes left in Poulin hit a long three-pointer a his team’s victory to readjustments
Pioneers top Panthers in back-and-forth effort
BY RYAN PELLETIER over two minutes remaining in the third.
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Once again in the fourth quarter, Loretta
SOUTHBRIDGE — The Pioneers were able started it off on a good note for the Panthers,
to come out on top of the Panthers Friday, sinking a three-pointer from the side just
Jan. 15, as the Southbridge High boys’ bas- over a minute in,but Southbridge continued
ketball team defeated David Prouty 73-65. to hack away at the scoreboard.
The two teams started off fairly even,going The likes of Ortiz and Butler scored the
back and forth for the majority of the first majority of the points in the final quarter for
period.Though Southbridge had the score at the Pioneers,mostly coming from the stripe.
6-2 in the first minute and a half,Prouty was Prouty did, however, make a decent effort
quick to come back and tie up the game. in the quarter,as Loretta sank another three,
“We’re two very young teams,” said this time from the corner with 4:20 on the
Pioneers coach Bob Fowler, whose squad clock. Teammate Sean Murray was also put
improved to 3-8.“I think we have maybe a few in a nice three from the corner as his first
more seniors than they did, which probably points of the game.
gave us the upper hand.So it was a good win, Pillsbury and Loretta were able to make
good win for the kids, good win for the pro- one final offensive push toward the end of
gram, but now we need to build on this and the game for the Panthers,but it was just not
get some consistency.” enough to overcome the steep number of
The Panthers’ comeback was because of points Southbridge was able to put on the
the efforts of sophomore guard Matt board.
Pillsbury. With about 4:27 on the clock “We really spent the last two days learning
Pillsbury was able to fake out the defense on how to handle pressure knowing that that’s
a smooth drive to the bucket for two points. what Southbridge wants to do,” said Dion.
Pillsbury put up five points for the Panthers “They want to run, they want to shoot and
in the first quarter,and also came up with a they want to score in the 70s. And we’re not
nice steal with about two minutes left in that able to beat a team by scoring in the 70s.
period. David Dore photos “Now fortunately tonight we were able to
In the second quarter Southbridge was Prouty’s Jacob Nadreau (00) swats the ball away from the Pioneers’ Tevin Butler (32). score some baskets,” he added, “but in the
able to slip away from the Panthers slightly. second half it was kind of never in doubt.It
The beginning of the quarter started off Southbridge to score.The spark to this surge in the half. However, Southbridge then was pretty much a 16-point game for the
much the same as the first:the two teams bat- was a fast break by the youngster allowing turned around and put another six points of majority of the half.”
tling back and forth for the lead. him underneath the hoop for the easy layup its own on the board. This included a steal
The tempo of the game soon changed,how- with 6:14 on the clock. resulting in another two points for Ortiz.The
ever, thanks greatly to Pioneers sophomore Prouty continued to fight back against the following play Ortiz was also found moving
Enrique Ortiz, who put up 10 points for his Pioneers when Brandon Comeau sank a the ball down the court when he caught
team,among several other nice plays leading three from the corner with five minutes to go Richie Alcantara underneath for the bucket
and the foul. Alcantara went on to sink the
free throw for the three-point play.
Ortiz also came up with another beautiful
assist. After the Pioneers worked the ball
around for a good amount of time, he was
able to find Eric Lincoln in the post for two
points with 3:02 to go in the quarter.
Southbridge finally closed out the half
with a lead of 39-31.
David Prouty looked promising coming
into the second half,as senior David Loretta
was able to put a basket in after just 15 sec-
onds on the second attempt.Southbridge had
other plans,though,as the Pioneers went on
to score nine consecutive points, among
these a pretty trey made by none other than
Ortiz from nearly NBA range.
“We came out in the second half and
missed four or five layups within the first two
minutes,” said Prouty coach Scott Dion,
whose team left the Southbridge High gym
with a record of 0-9. “We broke their pres-
sure, but they we missed layups, and ended
up giving up baskets down the other end.”
Southbridge gained the opportunity to put
some fresh legs on the floor in the third quar-
ter in the form of sophomore Tevin Butler.
He proved his worth,putting in four points in
Matthew Pillsbury (33) passes the ball to a teammate while avoiding the outstretched arms of the quarter,all from free throw range,as well Southbridge and David Prouty players fight for the
Southbridge’s Lisandro Rosario. as a huge block on the defensive end with just ball underneath the basket.
H S N
IGH CHOOL OTEBOOK
Dec.30 Ellie Colon led Bay Path with 12 points,while
Monson 128, Tantasqua 54 — The Warrior Nicole Primavera added 11 more.
boys’ swim team came up short in a scrim- The Minutemen improved to 4-3 on the season
mage meet before the New Year. and used their whole bench during portions
Remi Lamothe placed first in the 50 freestyle of the game.
and second in the 100 butterfly. The 200 Jan.9
freestyle relay team of Roy Cloutier, Luis Tantasqua 94, Northbridge 76 — The
McKinistry,Zach Bachand and Lamothe was Warriors improved to 2-2 on the season after
also first. Cloutier won the 100 breaststroke defeating the Rams.
and placed third in the 200 IM. Jessica Lindsay won the 200 freestyle, Erin
Monson 93, Tantasqua 87 — The Warrior Donovan won the 200 IM,Maddie Dupre won
girls’swim team also lost,but put up a great the 100 backstroke, and Roy Cloutier took
effort in the scrimmage. first in the 100 breaststroke. The girls 400
Misty O’Brien was first in the 200 freestyle freestyle team won and almost qualified for
and third in the 100 breaststroke. Erin the Division 1 State meet, missing by .6 of a
Donovan has two wins — in the 200 IM and second. The members of that team were
the 100 backstroke. Tiffany Weldon was first Misty O’Brien, Dupre, Emily Serio, and
in the 50 freestyle,while the girls 200 freestyle Tiffany Weldon.
relay team of O’Brien, Lee Ann Wentzell, James Tabur and Kyle Durand were double
Bridget Shreve,and Lila Callaghan took first winners for Northbridge.
place. Bay Path 60, Nashoba Tech 27 — The
Jan.5 Minutemen led 37-13 at halftime and domi-
Northbridge 54,David Prouty 34 — The Rams nated throughout,allowing the bench to play
built a 23-8 halftime lead and never looked a good portion of the game.
back in Spencer. Angela Colon led Bay Path with 15 points,
Casey Hippert (15 points),Jake Ratcliffe (11), while Nicole Primavera (13 points) and Ellie
and Cory Pryor (10) were double-digit scorers Colon (11) were other double digit scorers.
KICKIN’ AT NATIONALS for Northbridge, while Prouty’s Matt Sam Parker and Iliana Joaquim combined for
Pillsbury led all scorers with 18 points. 21 rebounds,as the Minutemen improved to 5-
Courtesy photo The Rams improved to 5-1 on the season, 3 overall, including 2-1 in the Colonial
The Leicester-Spencer Raiders cheerleading team needed help from the community to attend the while the Panthers dropped to 0-5. Athletic League.
American Youth Football National Cheerleading Championships last month in Orlando,Fla. And they The Northbridge JV team escaped with a 37-
got plenty of that,according to coach Laurie Kmon: “The girls received an outrageous amount of 34 victory before the varsity contest. Want your team’s scores mentioned in the High
support from the public. They received many monetary donations,letters,cards,and good wishes.” Jan.6 School Notebook? Urge your coach to call in
The team earned second place in the 12 and Under Blue — Small,quite an accomplishment for a Bay Path 48, Abby Kelley 35 — The results to (508) 909-4133 or e-mail them to
squad that made Nationals for the first time. Minutemen led at the half,23-15,and held on [email protected].
for the victory.
10 SSPPEENNCCEERR NNEEWW LLEEAADDEERR • Friday, January 22, 2010
SPORTS
With new coach, Warriors take to the track
BY NICK ETHIER “I asked them if they thought was mostly because I didn’t have a
SPORTS STAFF WRITER (track) was a team sport or an indi- ride home from school for a while,
STURBRIDGE — With the winter vidual sport,”he said.“They didn’t so I had to find something to do,”
track season about three-quarters know what to answer. It’s a team she said. “I really, really liked it. I
of the way through,the Tantasqua sport where success is achieved on got my license last year and I
boys’ and girls’ teams are off and individual efforts. If everybody (could now drive home) but I want-
running to good starts. doesn’t do their part to build the ed to stick with it.”
First-year coach Rick Phillips, big picture,it’s not going to work.” Carlson, from Brimfield, runs in
who led track teams in Auburn in But things are working for the the 600-meter race, a run that’s in
the past, is getting the most out of Warriors, as eight athletes have between a full-fledged sprint and a
his athletes, as the girls are 8-2 already qualified for the District long distance competition.
overall,while the boys are 5-4,both meet. “It’s more of a sprint,” he
going into their Jan.19 meet. Marissa Simpson (shot put) and explained, “but it’s an endurance
“Both teams collectively are Sarah Violette (55-meter hurdles) sprint. If you can spring for four
doing very well,” he said after a have also qualified for States. laps you’ll do pretty good.”
meet held at the Field House on Sarah Prizio (2-mile, mile), And Sturbridge’s Bressette is
Jan. 13. “It’s a learning curve; Corrie Molleur (high jump, shot similar to Prizio in the fact that he
they’re getting used to my style. It put), Brooke Hutten (high jump), runs indoor and outdoor track and
was a little bit of a culture shock Jessica Farland (600 meters), uses running as a stress reliever.
for them with my type of workouts, Aaron Anderstrom (2-mile), and “It keeps me so much more
but they’re stepping up.” Patrick Bressette (300 meters) are organized just to have that time
Tantasqua competes in meets on the other district qualifiers. commitment,”he said.
Wednesdays, and then practice Prizio, Violette, Bressette and Bressette participates in the 300-
every other day after school from Seth Carlson are the captains for meter dash and one of the two
2:20-5 p.m. on individualized work- Tantasqua, and each has a differ- relays (4x400 or 4x200), depending
outs. ent road taken to join the track on the meet.
And Phillips asked his teams a team. The relay is important to
very important question on his Prizio, from Brimfield, is simply Bressette because proper commu-
first day at the helm,to see if they a runner. She participates in cross nication skills are necessary with
were all on the same page mentally. country and indoor and outdoor teammates for a proper transition
track in long distance categories. of the baton on the handoffs.
Nick Ethier photo “I’m constantly running,” she “It’s difficult if you’re not on the
From left, Sarah Prizio, Sarah Violette, said.“It’s my best stress reliever.” same page as all the other run-
Seth Carlson and Patrick Bressette are East Brookfield’s Violette joined ners,” he said. “I run with these
the captains of the Tantasqua boys’ and the track team by default, but now people in the 300 and we do work-
girls’ indoor track teams. enjoys the sport. outs together. We’re usually on
“I joined as a sophomore and it key.”
T
ANTASQUA SWIMMERS COMPETE
Shawn Kelley photos
STURBRIDGE —Tantasqua swimmers lost
to Algonquin High School 74-91 on
Wednesday. All swimmers swam very well,
according to Tantasqua coach Molly
McGuire. Remi Lamothe took first place in
the 50 Freestyle and the 100 Freestyle,break-
ing the record in the 100 Freestyle again
(56.06). Roy Cloutier was also first in the 100
Breaststroke and Devinne Aquadro was first
in the 100 Butterfly. The Warriors’ record is
now 2-2.The team swims at Bromfield today.
At right: A swimmer gets as much momentum as
she can before she comes up for the butterfly.
Mikayla Mercado,of Brimfield,takes a breath in between strokes during the 50 freestyle. Zack Bachand,of Sturbridge ,dives in for the 50 freestyle.
ATHLETE
of WEEK
the
The Leicester/Spencer
Raiders cheerleaders,
who finished second in
their division at
Left to right, Victoria Bayless, of Brookfield, Misty O’Brien, of Wales, and
Olivia Sinko, of Brookfield, take a break in between competition during the
Nationals last month.
swim meet Wednesday at Tantasqua High School. Olivia Sinko,of Brookfield,races the butterfly.
Congratulations! Get a Fresh Start…
BANKRUPTCY RELIEF
Ware Adult Learning Center
Athlete of the Week is sponsored by:
[phone]
ONE CALL STOPS ALL THE CALLS. or visit our new location at 23 West Main St.
Congratulations from
STOP THE BILL COLLECTORS.
We are a debt relief agency.
We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
FREE CONSULTATION
188 Main Street P.O. Box 116 • Spencer, MA 01562-0116
508-885-2594 or 885-6545
We also offer life transitions &
GGeeoorrggee && DDaavviiss,, PPCC 550088--334477--77111144
Here for all your insurance needs. ••
emergency support services
OFFICES IN STURBRIDGE AND BROOKFIELD • www.regeorge.net Made possible byThe Literacy Project and a Ware River Valley Block Grant