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<strong>Quaboag</strong> <strong>Current</strong><br />
Town Common<br />
Newspapers<br />
NEW BRAINTREE<br />
Fundraiser at White Spruce<br />
Farms helps young riders, p2<br />
WARREN<br />
Back to school<br />
in Warren, p8<br />
CURRENT<br />
WARREN<br />
Rethinking the lunchbox<br />
at QRSD, p8<br />
Calendar 3<br />
Editorial/Opinion 4<br />
Sports 12<br />
Education 8<br />
FREE<br />
Obituaries 7<br />
Police Logs 15<br />
Classifieds 16/19<br />
Volume 6, Number 4 – 20 Pages Thursday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>13</strong>, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Advocacy group hopes to revive dying ponds<br />
-REGION-<br />
By Jennifer Grybowski<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong> Quacumquasit<br />
Lake Association<br />
(QQLA) President<br />
Peter Levine and Vice<br />
President Don Taft have been visiting<br />
area towns for months now<br />
alerting them of the problems the<br />
lakes are facing, and have gained<br />
their support in resolving the matter.<br />
Now, they are getting ready to<br />
kick it up a notch.<br />
QQLA is a volunteer, non-<br />
profi t organization of nearly 200<br />
member families dedicated to<br />
preserving and protecting the<br />
quality of <strong>Quaboag</strong> (North) and<br />
Quacumquasit (South) Ponds<br />
and the surrounding watershed.<br />
The issue is, Levine said, is that<br />
North and South ponds are endangered<br />
by invasive plant spe-<br />
cies. Contributing to the problem<br />
is the fl ow of nutrients, particularly<br />
phosphorus, emanating from<br />
the Spencer Waste Water Treatment<br />
Plant (SWWTP) that has<br />
effl uent fl owing into North Pond.<br />
Levine explained that North Pond<br />
Baseball’s ‘dirty little secret’ comes to town<br />
Meet the Mud Man<br />
this weekend<br />
EAST BROOKFIELD - Jim<br />
“The Mud Man” Bintliff is coming<br />
to East Brookfi eld for Connie<br />
Mack Day on Sept. 14 and 15.<br />
He is currently the president<br />
of the Lena Blackburne Baseball<br />
Rubbing Mud Company. Blackburne<br />
made an unusual and pivotal<br />
contribution to baseball when<br />
he discovered a special use for the<br />
silky chocolate pudding-like clay<br />
mud from the Delaware River<br />
to take the shine off of baseballs<br />
before each game. Each year in<br />
MLB over 300,000 or more baseballs<br />
receive a rubdown using this<br />
magic mud. Every home team supplies<br />
about eight dozen brand new<br />
Offi cial Rawlings Baseballs with<br />
mud on them for use in the game.<br />
At the time in the mid-1930s,<br />
baseball teams used a variety of<br />
substances to rub baseballs: tobacco<br />
juice, shoe polish, dirt from<br />
the baseball fi eld or a combination,<br />
but nothing they tried gave<br />
the balls the right look or feel. The<br />
baseball tradition of “Around the<br />
Horn” is the act of the infi elders<br />
throwing the ball around after<br />
each out. It is thought by some<br />
that “around-the-horn” began as<br />
See MUD MAN I PAGE 20<br />
Changes ahead for North<br />
Brookfi eld Public Schools<br />
-NORTH BROOKFIELD-<br />
By Jennifer Grybowski<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
When students entered<br />
the North Brookfi eld<br />
Public Schools, they<br />
were met with some changes,<br />
such as the Morning Academy<br />
program, expanded preschool offerings<br />
and a new varsity sport.<br />
But those weren’t the only changes<br />
happening on campus – there<br />
are also many other changes happening<br />
behind the scenes students<br />
and parents may not be aware of<br />
yet.<br />
The changes represent Superintendent<br />
Dr. John A. Provost’s<br />
appraisal of the district, his entry<br />
plan and development of his mission<br />
moving forward.<br />
“What attracted me to the district<br />
is the school committee said,<br />
‘We’re looking to create a center of<br />
excellence. You will get the freedom<br />
to create whatever programs<br />
needed to do that,’” Provost said.<br />
“That is something I had been<br />
hoping for in my professional career:<br />
The opportunity to try new<br />
things, the opportunity you get<br />
when there is a real openness to<br />
innovation.”<br />
Provost notes that the district<br />
has experienced tremendous<br />
change over the past fi ve years.<br />
See NB SCHOOL I PAGE 10<br />
See PONDS I PAGE 10<br />
Lena Blackburne (far right) at Connie Mack’s Birthday at Shibe Park in 1939.<br />
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTOS<br />
READ OUR EVENT ADVANCE STORY, PAGE 20.<br />
STUDENTS REMEMBER 9-11<br />
Morin Solar<br />
Development<br />
project raises<br />
residents’ ire<br />
Public hearing site plan<br />
review to be continued<br />
- WARREN -<br />
By Jennifer Robert<br />
Reporter<br />
The town of Warren Planning<br />
Board held a public<br />
hearing on Sept. 5 for a<br />
site plan review regarding the<br />
proposed construction, installation<br />
and operation of a solar collection<br />
facility on the Little Rest<br />
Road area.<br />
Roger Freeman, president<br />
of Solventerra, presented the<br />
board and interested parties<br />
with the current site plans and<br />
information regarding the request<br />
for waivers that has been<br />
submitted as part of the plans.<br />
Residents from Little Rest and<br />
Bemis Roads formally wrote to<br />
the Planning Board with their<br />
concerns, asking that the letter<br />
be made part of the meeting<br />
minutes, and many of them<br />
were in attendance to defend<br />
their position.<br />
Freeman opened his presentation<br />
by addressing the crowded<br />
room. “I am looking to address<br />
the concern of the board,<br />
and the neighbors I see here,<br />
and hopefully we can come to a<br />
resolution on the issues in question,”<br />
he said. Freeman went on<br />
to explain the company, which<br />
currently has nine projects in<br />
the western part of the state, and<br />
one other solar collection facil-<br />
See SOLAR I PAGE 10<br />
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO COURTESY OF KU KU<br />
WARREN - The <strong>Quaboag</strong> High School Athletic Department, parents and students hosted the 11th annual Freedom Run on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Participants<br />
jogged behind a fi re truck from the school to a special ceremony held at the fi re station where a wreath was laid in honor of the victims, and<br />
police, fi re, EMS, teachers and students spoke about 9/11. The kids then ran back to the school at the event’s conclusion.
PAGE 2 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>13</strong>, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Fundraiser at White Spruce Farms helps young riders<br />
July 20<strong>13</strong> trip planned to<br />
Dressage 4 Kids Youth Festival<br />
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NEW BRAINTREE – White Spruce Farms, located<br />
at 590 Gilbertville Road, held a unique wine and cheese<br />
party and freestyle horse show Aug. 25 designed to raise<br />
money to help young horse enthusiasts attend the Dressage<br />
4 Kids Youth Festival in Saugerties, New York.<br />
“It’s great to have so much support behind us,” said 17<br />
year-old rider Susannah Jones of New Braintree, who<br />
performed at the event.<br />
Both Jones and her sister, Mary Louisa, ride at<br />
White Spruce Farms. Their mother, Judith Jones, said<br />
the Dressage 4 Kids Youth Festival is a great experience<br />
for young riders, but also an expensive one. “It’s a threeday<br />
event,” she said. “There are travel expenses, hotel<br />
costs and stable rental for the horses. It all adds up.”<br />
There are more than 300 competitors at the Dressage<br />
4 Kids Youth Festival, held annually in July, including<br />
some who come from as far away as Guatemala. When<br />
preparing for the competition, each participant must<br />
complete age-appropriate required reading assignments<br />
in addition to practicing the elements involved with actual<br />
horse riding. The competition involves a written test<br />
of each rider’s knowledge of riding theory and stable<br />
management, a group equitation class where riders are<br />
judged during a walk, trot, and canter, and an individual<br />
dressage test which evaluates riders on several aspects,<br />
including the balance and harmony between horse and<br />
rider.<br />
This past July, 11 riders from White Spruce Farms<br />
participated in the festival. “The riders who went had a<br />
great time,” said Jones. “We have more who want to go<br />
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next year. That’s why we’re doing this fundraiser.”<br />
According to Jones, this is the fi rst time the farm has<br />
held this type of event. “We’ve tried spaghetti dinners, a<br />
chili chowder festival, and we have a bake sale and sell<br />
coffee at all the horse shows,” she said. “This is something<br />
a little different. Judging by the crowd, this was a<br />
success. It’s a full house.”<br />
Attendees enjoyed a wine and cheese party, accompanied<br />
by other goodies. White Spruce Farms thanked<br />
the Hardwick Winery and the Robinson Farm in Hardwick<br />
for their generous donations to the event. Hannaford<br />
Supermarket in North Brookfi eld, Hardwick<br />
Farmer’s Cooperative in Hardwick and Lazy Mary’s<br />
Pizza in Hardwick also donated items to help make the<br />
fundraiser a success.<br />
New Braintree Library Friends Group set to meet<br />
NEW BRAINTREE - The Friends’ Group of the<br />
New Braintree Library cordially invites the public to<br />
attend their next upcoming monthly meeting on Thursday,<br />
Sept. 20, (changed from Thursday, Sept. <strong>13</strong>), at 7<br />
p.m. at the library. Attendance is strongly encouraged<br />
as the upcoming season and events will be discussed<br />
and planned. As this group becomes reenergized, they<br />
welcome involvement and participation from anyone<br />
who cares about their local library. Meetings are once<br />
a month and posted in the local area publications. Residents<br />
of other towns are more than welcome to attend<br />
and become a part of this rejuvenated, worthwhile<br />
group. For more information, call Michele Salvadore<br />
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Those who purchased tickets to the wine and cheese<br />
party also had the opportunity to watch a series of eight<br />
musical freestyle horse and rider performances. White<br />
Spruce Farms rider Patrice Lagrant of Ware, performed<br />
along with her daughter, Celina Rivernider. Lagrant<br />
said she thought the unique fundraiser was a hit<br />
because it gave riders a chance to showcase their artistic<br />
skills and choreography. Plus, she said the event offered<br />
more variety for the spectators. “Performing a musical<br />
freestyle is a nice change for the riders and it’s probably<br />
more enjoyable for the audience,” she said. “I think it’s<br />
more interesting than watching us go through the usual<br />
prescribed technical course.”<br />
Rivernider, 11, placed fourth in her division at the past<br />
year’s Dressage 4 Kids Youth Festival. “I really liked it<br />
and I defi nitely want to go again,” she said. Through her<br />
participation in the festival, Rivernider was awarded a<br />
Lendon Gray Scholarship, giving her the opportunity to<br />
attend a two-day clinic called “Riding with Confi dence”<br />
with sports psychologist, Dr. Jenny Susser. Eligibility<br />
for this type of scholarship, designed to advance the<br />
rider’s horsemanship skills, is just one of the advantages<br />
for those riders who participate in the Dressage 4 Kids<br />
Youth Festival.<br />
Susannah Jones said she has attended the Dressage<br />
4 Kids Youth Festival three times now. “It’s a great opportunity,”<br />
she said, adding that she wished she had<br />
started going when she was younger. “It’s important to<br />
introduce these skills early. You have to learn how to<br />
manage your horse. You have to learn how to warm up<br />
with so many other horses around. There’s certain horse<br />
show etiquette you have to learn. There’s a lot to take<br />
in.” For Jones, the benefi ts of attending the Dressage<br />
4 Kids event go beyond just what happens in the ring.<br />
“You don’t just learn about good horsemanship, but also<br />
good sportsmanship,” said Jones. “Those are skills that<br />
you can take with you wherever you go in life.”<br />
Alumni to gather at Ye Olde Tavern<br />
WARREN - The Warren High/<strong>Quaboag</strong> Regional<br />
High School Alumni Association will be holding its reunion<br />
on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Ye Olde Tavern on Main<br />
Street in West Brookfi eld. The graduating classes of 1961<br />
and 1962 will be honored guests for the evening. If you<br />
are interested in attending this event and have not received<br />
a letter, call (4<strong>13</strong>) 436-5358 and a letter will be sent out to<br />
you. The Alumni Committee hopes to see you there so you<br />
can renew old friendships and make new ones.<br />
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ROCKET CONTEST ENTRIES NEEDED The New Braintree Town Fair<br />
Committee is looking for children who would be interested in entering<br />
a rocket contest for the town fair on Sept. 15. We are also looking<br />
for vendors with either crafts, demonstrations, or food to set up during<br />
the fair. Spaces are $25. Please contact Cindy Cheever @508-<br />
867-6065 or Cindy.cheever@yahoo.com.<br />
SHIRLEY BATSIE MEMORIAL ROSE SALE on Sept 12 to 15. One<br />
dozen roses only $8. Sponsored by Otto Florist & Gifts to benefi t Baystate<br />
Regional Cancer Program. Pre-orders accepted for quantities<br />
of 5 dozen or more by calling Otto Florist 4<strong>13</strong>-967-5381 by 9/11/12.<br />
Other sale locations will be announced soon.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> QHCC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT on Friday, Sept. 14 at<br />
Cold Spring Country Club, 336 Chauncey Walker Street, Belchertown.<br />
Enjoy a relaxing day of golf at the newest golf course in our area!<br />
Registration 10 a.m. Shotgun Start 11 a.m. Dinner at approximately<br />
4 p.m. For fee/admission information call 4<strong>13</strong>-283-2418 or email<br />
patty@qhma.com. Not a golfer? Please consider donating to the<br />
Raffl e Table or Sponsoring a Tee.<br />
JOIN US FOR THE SECOND in our Benefi t Concert Series on Friday,<br />
Sept.14 at 7:30 p.m. Legendary Uillean piper, Paddy Keenan,<br />
accompanied by Gene Durkee on guitar will bring their special brand<br />
of traditional Irish music back to First Congregational, West Brookfi<br />
eld, UCC. (36 N. Main St.) Since Paddy fi rst played there in June of<br />
2011, he has been honored with a lifetime achievement award by<br />
the Irish Music Association. Call the church offi ce to reserve a seat<br />
at 508-867-7078. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $18 at the door,<br />
with children’s admission just $10. Some proceeds will benefi t the<br />
Children of Mali through the efforts of Save the Children. Also, visit<br />
the church Facebook page for more details.<br />
THE EAST BROOKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY is hosting a QUILT SHOW<br />
and a FALL FLOWERS SHOW during the Connie Mack Day celebration<br />
on Saturday, Sept. 15. Ribbons for fi rst, second and third place will be<br />
awarded by “People’s Choice” vote during the show. Please enter your<br />
quilts and fresh fl ower arrangements.... Now is your time to display<br />
your creativity. Old and antique quilts welcomed! Please call 508-867-<br />
7928 or come to the library for applications and show details.<br />
POKER RUN to BENEFIT SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER on<br />
Saturday, Sept. 15. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Poker run starts<br />
at the shelter’s Pet Wellness and Education Center at 372 N. Main<br />
Street, N. Brookfi eld, MA. $20.00 for riders, $15.00 for passengers<br />
(includes cookout). Details at http://www.secondchanceanimals.<br />
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“Advanced” dance on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />
(No rounds). The caller is Don Batcheldor. Admission is $7 per person.<br />
The club is located at 232 Podunk Road in Sturbridge. For information<br />
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A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>13</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> PAGE 3<br />
Bridge project overwhelmingly passes at STM<br />
-BROOKFIELD-<br />
By Jennifer Grybowski<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
With 226 people showing<br />
up to Brookfi eld’s<br />
Special Town Meeting<br />
(STM) Friday night, 70 more than<br />
the Annual Town Meeting in June<br />
which saw only 156 voters, it was<br />
clear the <strong>Quaboag</strong> River Bridge<br />
project weighed heavy on the<br />
townspeople’s minds.<br />
The language in the article asked<br />
voters to give the town permission<br />
to secure temporary and permanent<br />
easements for construction<br />
purposes; to exchange a parcel it<br />
owns near the bridge with a parcel<br />
the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife<br />
owns, so that construction can<br />
commence; and to dispose of the<br />
property owned by the state to be<br />
used in connection with the bridge<br />
construction.<br />
Before the vote was taken,<br />
West Brookfi eld Board of Selectmen Notebook<br />
By Jen Robert<br />
Reporter<br />
Viridian Energy presents<br />
alternative energy option<br />
WEST BROOKFIELD - Two<br />
alternative energy groups were<br />
slated on the agenda for the Tuesday,<br />
Sept. 4 Board of Selectmen<br />
meeting. Viridian Energy was<br />
present with representatives from<br />
Wilbraham, Hardwick and Barre,<br />
explaining how the alternative energy<br />
program works, and what the<br />
potential benefi ts to the consumer<br />
might be. Viridian explained that<br />
they do not solicit door to door, nor<br />
make cold calls to consumers in the<br />
area, but rather have a vast wealth<br />
of information to provide to consumers<br />
who contact them. Viridian<br />
Energy says they are, “a socially<br />
responsible energy company providing<br />
clean energy choices at competitive<br />
prices. Viridian was found-<br />
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Board of Selectmen Chair Stephen<br />
Comtois made a presentation<br />
to voters about exactly what the<br />
project would entail. He outlined<br />
the work to be done, how abutting<br />
properties would be affected and<br />
pointed out changes that had been<br />
made due to requests by White’s<br />
Landing owners James Correia<br />
and Patti White.<br />
“I was not in favor of this [at the<br />
ATM],” Comtois said. “I was uneducated.<br />
The owners said, ‘The town<br />
wants to take my land,’ and I said,<br />
‘Absolutely not.’ But we don’t want<br />
their land. We are asking for easements<br />
to complete the project.”<br />
He also shot down the notion<br />
that there could be an alternative<br />
plan for the bridge. He said the<br />
alternative plan, which had only<br />
been talked about with no plans<br />
drawn up, would leave the crumbling<br />
footings below and replace<br />
the bridge span only, something he<br />
compared to putting a new house<br />
on an old foundation.<br />
ed with the vision to empower our<br />
customers to make a difference in<br />
the environment and their personal<br />
lives simply by switching energy<br />
providers.” Utilizing alternative energy<br />
sources, local solar farms were<br />
one example cited, Viridian offers<br />
customers a choice in their energy<br />
provider and strives to decrease the<br />
carbon footprint and collective impact<br />
of energy consumers on the environment.<br />
Customers who choose<br />
to use an alternative energy source<br />
will still continue to receive a bill<br />
from National Grid, and will see a<br />
small line item on their bill for delivery<br />
charge, as the electrical lines<br />
are owned by National Grid. Rates<br />
for electricity would be determined<br />
by vendor, and Viridian offers both<br />
fl exible and fi xed rate options.<br />
Viridian informed the board that<br />
a consumer is also free to change<br />
providers at any time. The other<br />
company scheduled to appear before<br />
the board did not appear. They<br />
do solicit door to door.<br />
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“We are asking you tonight to<br />
allow the Board of Selectmen to<br />
manage this project,” Comtois said.<br />
“We cannot do this project without<br />
asking permission to legally do this<br />
to someone’s property.”<br />
The article also asked voters to<br />
approve $30,000 to fund the project.<br />
That amount is the number<br />
determined by the Board of Assessor’s<br />
offi ce, based on the tax rolls,<br />
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Advisory Committee Chair Gerald<br />
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presentation to the committee and<br />
although they said they would,<br />
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“There seemed to be a difference<br />
of information and a difference of<br />
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see if we could resolve that,” Johnson<br />
said. “But we never had the opportunity.”<br />
Johnson said his committee<br />
See STM I PAGE 6<br />
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Bliss explained to the board that he<br />
has been very ill, and that his dog<br />
simply got away from him. He was<br />
apologetic to both the board and<br />
Blanchard, his neighbor. The board<br />
ordered that the Bliss’s are to keep<br />
the dog on a chain from now on,<br />
and warned that further incidence<br />
could result in a mandate of fencing<br />
the yard or getting rid of the dog.<br />
Bliss was amenable to the requirement,<br />
expressed his apology and<br />
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- opinion -<br />
editorial<br />
We speak for the trees<br />
We have some of the most beautiful woodlands and forests<br />
in the entire state and country here in Central Massachusetts<br />
and the time has come for protecting even<br />
more acres while offering taxpayers more bang for their bucks<br />
with passive recreational opportunities.<br />
The federal Forest Legacy Program in Massachusetts was offi -<br />
cially green lighted in 1993 for fi ve distinct areas, including Stockbridge<br />
Yokun Ridge Reserve, Estabrook Woods, Holyoke Range<br />
and Western Valley Watersheds of the Connecticut Valley, North<br />
Quabbin Corridor, and the Nashua River Greenway. Sadly, a<br />
similar six-town proposal known as the Quinebaug Forest Legacy<br />
Area stalled out back then. So it is only right that our local woods<br />
should be included in this wonderful program we all pay for.<br />
Despite being the third most densely populated state in the<br />
nation, well over 64 percent of Massachusetts remains forested.<br />
Because of increasing population and demands on land for development,<br />
these forests have been fragmented and are threatened<br />
by conversion to non-forest uses and users. Local land trusts and<br />
other environmental preservation groups have done wonders in<br />
recent years to fi ll the gaps by purchasing idle and at-risk properties.<br />
However, the process to identify and protect privately owned<br />
woodlands that are under threat of fragmentation is still a very<br />
real need in our area.<br />
According to Jennifer Ohop, a staff naturalist at Norcross<br />
Wildlife Sanctuary and president of the highly effective Opacum<br />
Land Trust, a legacy designation for our area, as now proposed<br />
by the MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership, would have<br />
no regulatory aspect. It would also enable land trusts like hers<br />
and others as well as towns and state agencies to tap into federal<br />
funds for land conservation. And that is an ever-shrinking pool of<br />
money.<br />
If the measure passes muster at the state legacy committee level<br />
on Sept. 19 and then receives approvals with various governing<br />
agencies, the proposed Heritage Corridor Forest Legacy Area<br />
would cover 421,100 acres and encompass 26 towns, including<br />
Granby, Belchertown, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Hampden, Palmer,<br />
Monson, Wales, Holland, Brimfi eld, Warren, Ware, West Brookfi<br />
eld, New Braintree, North Brookfi eld, Brookfi eld, East Brookfi<br />
eld, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Dudley, Charlton, Spencer, the<br />
majority of Oakham, Leicester and parts of Rutland and Paxton.<br />
Ohop says, “ecosystems in this region contain public water supply<br />
watersheds; rare, threatened, and endangered species habitat,<br />
especially for reptiles and amphibians; working woodlands; and<br />
scenic values associated with woods, forests and rural character.”<br />
We agree. And such a designation would provide a natural buffer<br />
and wildlife corridor connection to neighboring legacy areas.<br />
Just think about how many unprotected forests exist within<br />
your towns that are not ripe for commercial or residential development.<br />
With such a designation, local land trusts and state<br />
agencies could then apply for federal funding to conserve sensitive<br />
woodland parcels within the legacy boundaries.<br />
Now is the time to fi ll in the missing piece of our state’s unprotected<br />
forest areas. We wish the MassConn Sustainable<br />
Forest Partnership success in its renewed effort to make this<br />
proposal become reality.<br />
Letter to the Editor<br />
Help needed on Gateway Trail<br />
TO THE EDITOR:<br />
Everbearing raspberries a big hit<br />
I<br />
am in my second year of growing everbearing raspberries,<br />
and for the last two weeks I have done nothing<br />
but rave about them. You see every other night<br />
I have left the garden with nearly a cup of berries from<br />
only seven or so canes- plenty for my kids to enjoy as a<br />
healthy home-grown snack. This time last year I<br />
wasn’t exactly singing the same tune. I had only<br />
planted them in June, so my expectations were<br />
obviously set too high. Yes, I had a few berries,<br />
but they were small, and began ripening<br />
just prior to the fi rst hard frost. Which, you<br />
guessed it, made me wonder what the catalogs<br />
were fussing about when they went<br />
into glorious detail on how yummy the<br />
fruit was- I barely had any! Chock that up<br />
to it being the fi rst year. With this kind of<br />
harvest in year two, I can’t wait to see what<br />
upcoming seasons will bring.<br />
The term “everbearing” is a misnomer of<br />
sorts. You see, this type of raspberry does<br />
not bear continually throughout the summer<br />
and fall. It has two crops, one in the summer on<br />
the canes that grew last year and a second in late summer/early<br />
fall on the tips of the new canes that grew just<br />
this season. Some gardeners prefer to forgo the summer<br />
crop in favor of a larger fall crop, especially if they have<br />
standard raspberry plants already bearing fruit at that<br />
time. To eliminate summer bearing and concentrate on<br />
a bigger, later harvest, simply cut or mow your patch<br />
down to ground level early in the season. At this time<br />
you can apply a topdressing of compost or aged manure<br />
over the bed, followed by a thick mulch of shredded<br />
leaves, rotted sawdust or aged wood chips to reduce<br />
weed competition and conserve moisture. Forgo adding<br />
any lime; raspberries like a slightly acidic soil. Do<br />
On Sept. 9, help is needed for continued construction<br />
of the Gateway Trail, Sturbridge’s fi rst<br />
specifi cally designed and designated “single track”<br />
trail on the Leadmine Mt Property. This gateway<br />
trail is designed to be a family friendly trail<br />
where one can enjoy an easy hike or practice their<br />
Mt Bike skills. The project hours are from 12:30<br />
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday Sept 9th. Meet at<br />
the Shattuck Rd gate, 10 Shattuck Rd., Leadmine<br />
Mt. Conservation Area. Wear sturdy work shoes,<br />
bring your water bottle and Pick/Mattocks if you<br />
have one, otherwise tools will be provided.<br />
make sure your canes get additional<br />
water throughout the summer<br />
if Mother Nature isn’t feeling<br />
generous. Other than that, your<br />
work is done until picking time.<br />
I have three varieties<br />
Roberta McQuaid<br />
of everbearing raspberries.<br />
‘Polana’ is from<br />
Poland and known for early bearing, excellent<br />
winter hardiness and large red berries.<br />
It is good eaten fresh as well as frozen.<br />
‘Caroline’ is another early bearer and<br />
quite vigorous. Firm, medium to large red<br />
berries have great fl avor, and freeze well<br />
too. Both of these are available nearby<br />
at Nourse Farms. Request their spring<br />
catalog(www.noursefarms.com) and just<br />
wait for your mouth to water!! The third<br />
variety is my least favorite, although my fi ve<br />
year old would say otherwise. ‘Fall Gold’ produces<br />
medium- sized creamy gold berries that<br />
are sweet but crumbly. The plants appear to be<br />
the least vigorous of the three, but I am reminded that<br />
it is only their second year. Maybe I will have another<br />
change of heart in twelve months.<br />
Now that the berry patch is up and growing I need<br />
to install a “T” trellis to keep the canes from being trampled<br />
by snow. Hardwood stakes made in the shape of<br />
a double-decker ‘T’ are placed at each end of the raspberry<br />
bed. Lengths of wire attached to each cross piece<br />
to draw canes in and up. Ah- mowing the aisles will be a<br />
breeze, as will harvesting the fruit. Confused by my description?<br />
Check out a great illustration of a “T” trellis<br />
in ‘The Fruit Gardener’s Bible’ by Lewis Hill and Leonard<br />
Perry (Storey Publishing $24.95).<br />
I<br />
N THE<br />
GARDEN<br />
Single track trail is no more than 2-3-feet wide,<br />
bench cut trail designed for hiking or Mt. Bike use.<br />
Single track is the least formal of all the various<br />
types of trails and is generally constructed all by<br />
hand. Properly designed with less than 40 degree<br />
hillside approach angles, grades of no more than<br />
15 percent, undulations, dips and ticks, this type<br />
of single track trail is sustainable, low maintenance<br />
and a joy to experience. The area off of Shattuck<br />
Road selected for this trail will offer great views<br />
and vantage points to Sturbridge as well as providing<br />
a trail where residents can practice their Mt.<br />
Bike skills without “getting lost” on the adjoining<br />
1,000 acres of open space.<br />
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North Brookfi eld Board of Selectmen Notebook<br />
-NORTH BROOKFIELD-<br />
By Jennifer Grybowski<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
Peter Barstow, of 8 River Road, approached<br />
the board to ask they declare<br />
River Road a public way.<br />
“What we are asking is to please review<br />
this information and put it on the record<br />
once and for all this is a public road and<br />
if it is a public road, it needs certain treatment<br />
by the town,” he said.<br />
Barstow began the discussion by giving<br />
a detailed history on the road, dating<br />
back to 1830.<br />
“When North Brookfi eld became a<br />
town, it was acknowledged that the road<br />
was a public road used for transportation<br />
from Brookfi eld to Spencer as an alternate<br />
to Boston Post Road,” he said.<br />
Barstow said the road suffers from<br />
drainage issues and that neighborhood<br />
residents had spoken with then-Highway<br />
Department Superintendent Richard<br />
Barnes. Barstow alleged Barnes assessed<br />
the road and advised residents to put a<br />
pit at the bottom of the road to collect the<br />
water – and recommended his brother<br />
for the job. Barstow said the neighborhood<br />
raised the funds to construct the pit<br />
and had it installed.<br />
“Every deed along that road has a provision<br />
that it is part of a right of way that<br />
leads to the lake,” Barstow said. “Historically,<br />
the town has acknowledged it as a<br />
public road and we took it upon ourselves<br />
to try to fi x this drainage.”<br />
But the pit has fi lled in with sand and<br />
silt over the years, and as a result, during<br />
rain events there is a puddle two-and-ahalf<br />
feet deep at the bottom of the road,<br />
Barstow said. The neighborhood has<br />
been constantly repairing the road itself<br />
by putting in barrels of cold patch.<br />
“We would only ask you come down<br />
every two or three years and pluck the<br />
stuff out of there and we’ll have the drain<br />
available to us to absorb the problem,” he<br />
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Barstow also reminded the board that<br />
the town has plowed and salted/sanded<br />
the road for years.<br />
Rich Baronoski, 18 River Road, also<br />
spoke about the matter. He said the Highway<br />
Department has occasionally, upon request,<br />
attempted to remedy the situation.<br />
“I’ve had it with the band aids,” he said.<br />
“I’m asking for safety, which is number<br />
one. I want to get down to my driveway.<br />
There has to be some solution, because<br />
when you can’t get home or get to work,<br />
or God forbid a fatality or we have to call<br />
911, then we’d have a serious issue.”<br />
Selectman Mary Walter pointed out<br />
to the residents that the Highway Department<br />
had nothing to do with the<br />
implementation of the pit to begin with<br />
– he simply recommended someone to do<br />
the work.<br />
“That was not within his purview on<br />
private property,” she said.<br />
She added that the bylaws allow the<br />
town to do a certain amount of maintenance<br />
on private roads and also allow the<br />
town to plow private roads.<br />
Selectman Richard Chabot told the residents<br />
that according to Town Counsel’s<br />
opinion, the road is, in fact, a private way.<br />
“We spent a lot of money and a lot<br />
of time researching this,” Walter said.<br />
“What we found out is the lower part<br />
of River Road is actually an easement<br />
granted for access to those houses.”<br />
The price of safety<br />
Police Chief Aram Thomasian, Jr. addressed<br />
the board looking for support increasing<br />
part time wages for his offi cers.<br />
“Some [part-timers] have been here<br />
many years and they are good offi cers,”<br />
he said. “But I don’t expect they will be<br />
here much longer.”<br />
<strong>Current</strong>ly, part time offi cers make<br />
$12.86 per hour.<br />
“Looking at the surrounding towns, that<br />
is well under their limits,” he said. “There<br />
have been a few problems occurring with<br />
our help going to other towns. I’m trying<br />
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He noted that part time pay for East<br />
Brookfi eld is $14.90, Brookfi eld is $<strong>13</strong>.26,<br />
Holland is $15.16, Barre is $<strong>13</strong>.60 and<br />
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He said increasing his part-timers’ pay<br />
by a dollar, raising it to $<strong>13</strong>.86, would<br />
cost the town about $2,140.<br />
The board agreed to take the information<br />
under advisement.<br />
STM and Special Town Election<br />
The board reminded residents a Special<br />
Town Election will be held Thursday,<br />
Oct. 4 from 12 to 8 p.m. to decide on the<br />
Bay Path Regional Technical High School<br />
expansion and renovation project.<br />
The board also voted to set the fall<br />
Special Town Meeting for Friday, Nov.<br />
2. The last day to register to vote is Tuesday,<br />
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Open space<br />
The board reviewed a memo produced<br />
by Finance Committee members<br />
Chet Lubleczyk and Bob Locatelli that<br />
assessed available town-owned lands.<br />
About 25 parcels, some of them landlocked,<br />
are scattered throughout town.<br />
The memo noted these lands can be seen<br />
as extremely valuable for open space and<br />
recreational purposes, but that the potential<br />
for income has been overlooked.<br />
Three potential ways the town could<br />
make money on the land are by logging,<br />
leasing or selling the properties.<br />
The board voted to take the report<br />
under advisement and forward it to the<br />
Forest Commission for review.<br />
In other forest news, the board reviewed<br />
a request for support of a Forest<br />
Legacy Area grant project and decided<br />
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Local state<br />
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Compiled by Jennifer Grybowski<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
The state primary election was held<br />
Sept. 6.<br />
Brookfi eld<br />
A total of 144 ballots were cast in<br />
Brookfi eld.<br />
For the Democrats: Senator in Congress,<br />
Elizabeth Warren, 75; Representative<br />
in Congress, Richard E Neal, 65,<br />
Andrea Nuciforo, Jr., 21, Bill Shein,<br />
5; Senator in General Court, Stephen<br />
M. Brewer, 90; Representative in General<br />
Court, Anne M. Gobi, 89; Clerk of<br />
Courts, Dennis P. McManus, 81; Register<br />
of Deeds, Anthony Vigliotti, 81;<br />
For the Republicans: Senator in<br />
Congress, Scott P. Brown, 46; Councillor,<br />
Jennie L. Caissie, 40; and Representative<br />
in General Court, Jason M.<br />
Petraitis, 44.<br />
No ballots were cast for the Green<br />
Rainbow Party.<br />
North Brookfi eld<br />
A total of 210 ballots were cast in<br />
North Brookfi eld.<br />
For the Democrats: Senator in Congress,<br />
Elizabeth Warren, 94; Representative<br />
in Congress, James McGovern,<br />
99, William Feegbeh, <strong>13</strong>; Senator in<br />
General Court, Stephen M. Brewer,<br />
118; Representative in General Court,<br />
Anne M. Gobi, 120; Clerk of Courts,<br />
Dennis P. McManus, 98; Register of<br />
Deeds, Anthony Vigliotti, 99;<br />
For the Republicans: Senator in<br />
Congress, Scott P. Brown, 84; Councillor,<br />
Jennie L. Caissie, 68; and Representative<br />
in General Court, Jason M.<br />
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Fall Fest slated for Sept. 25<br />
West Brookfi eld Senior Center offers array of activities<br />
By Jennifer Robert<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
WEST BROOKFIELD - The West<br />
Brookfi eld Senior Center will be holding<br />
its annual Fall Fest Open House on Sept.<br />
25. For the past several years, the Fall Fest<br />
has featured a day packed with fun activities<br />
that is open to the public.<br />
While the Apple Contest and craft vendors<br />
remain a constant, there have been<br />
some slight changes to the schedule of<br />
events this year. Director Cynthia Norden<br />
says that the traditional Apple Pie Contest<br />
has been expanded, to include all apple<br />
desserts. For the past three years, the same<br />
piemaker has walked away as winner, and<br />
Norden said she thought it would be interesting<br />
to open it up to an array of different<br />
desserts that have apples as the main<br />
ingredient. “The woman who wins every<br />
year, she hands down makes the best pie,<br />
of any type. It is just fabulous!” said Norden.<br />
Another addition this year is the presence<br />
of Brain Rutherford at the event,<br />
hosting a series of popular game shows<br />
complete with working buzzers and microphones.<br />
Norden anticipates that the Game<br />
Show Mania will be a bit hit with all in attendance.<br />
Tables are once again available<br />
for local crafters to set up a display and<br />
sell their wares. The donation for having a<br />
table space is one of your handmade items<br />
donated to the Senior Center. You can reserve<br />
a spot by calling the Senior Center. A<br />
box lunch social will be available, and the<br />
annual ham dinner will be held at 5 p.m.,<br />
complete with entertainment by vocalist<br />
David Colucci. Tickets for the event are<br />
$10 and will be sold in advance only.<br />
In addition to the Fall Fest, the Senior<br />
Center has other great programming lined<br />
up for the fall. Oct, 11 offers a trip for New<br />
CLUES ACROSS<br />
1. Lion sound<br />
5. Pictural tapestry<br />
10. Many<br />
not ands<br />
<strong>13</strong>. Largest known<br />
toad species<br />
14. Truth<br />
15. Places an object<br />
17. Small mountain<br />
lake<br />
18. Scomberesocidae<br />
fi sh<br />
19. A N.E. Spanish<br />
river<br />
20. Selleck TV series<br />
22. Strong, coarse<br />
fabric<br />
23. Nestling hawk<br />
24. Macaws<br />
26. Decorate with<br />
frosting<br />
27. The bill in a<br />
restaurant<br />
30. Sea patrol (abbr.)<br />
31. Used of posture<br />
33. Basics<br />
34. Having no fi xed<br />
course<br />
38. Radioactivity<br />
units<br />
40. Star Wars’ Solo<br />
41. Water fi lled<br />
volcanic crater<br />
45. Initialism<br />
49. A shag rug made<br />
in Sweden<br />
50. Yemen capital<br />
52. Atomic #79<br />
54. CNN’s Turner<br />
55. A priest’s linen<br />
vestment<br />
56. Returned material<br />
authorization<br />
(abbr.)<br />
58. Blood clam<br />
genus<br />
60. Raging &<br />
uncontrollable<br />
62. Actress<br />
Margulies<br />
66. Burrowing<br />
marine mollusk<br />
67. Port in SE S.<br />
Korea<br />
68. Swiss river<br />
70. Mix of soul and<br />
calypso<br />
71. Area for fencing<br />
bouts<br />
72. Canned meat<br />
73. Myriameter<br />
74. Long ear rabbits<br />
75. Requests<br />
CLUES DOWN<br />
1. Tell on<br />
2. Medieval alphabet<br />
3. Surrounding<br />
radiant light<br />
4. Open land where<br />
livestock graze<br />
5. Quench<br />
6. Strays<br />
7. Chickens’ cold<br />
8. Heart chamber<br />
9. Timid<br />
10. Oil cartel<br />
11. Statute heading<br />
12. Severely correct<br />
16. An amount not<br />
specifi ed<br />
21. It never sleeps<br />
22. Indian frock<br />
25. Soak fl ax<br />
27. Mariner<br />
28. Arabian outer<br />
garment<br />
29. Binary coded<br />
decimal<br />
32. European<br />
Common Market<br />
35. 17th Greek letter<br />
36. Norse sea<br />
goddess<br />
37. All without<br />
specifi cation<br />
SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 15<br />
Hampshire’s Kancamagus Scenic Highway,<br />
a trip that was originally slated for<br />
last year. Due to storm conditions, parts<br />
of the highway were caved in and the trip<br />
was unable to be held. The agenda for this<br />
trip includes traveling in style on a luxury<br />
Silver Fox motor coach, a full course buffet<br />
luncheon at the Indian Head Resort and<br />
several scenic sightseeing stops, including<br />
viewing of the Presidential Range of the<br />
White Mountains. The trip cost is $59 per<br />
person, with payment due by Sept. 7. Norden<br />
said that currently the bus is about half<br />
booked.<br />
The Annual Veteran’s dinner will be<br />
held on Nov. 1. Norden said that she really<br />
enjoys hosting this dinner, and that the<br />
Center has a list of over 100 local Veteran’s.<br />
“Normally, we have a car show to raise<br />
money to be able to put this dinner on,”<br />
she said, “but we were fortunate enough to<br />
have the money to do it this year without<br />
having to have that fundraiser.”<br />
Ongoing programming is an important<br />
part of the services provided at the<br />
Senior Center. Lunches are provided<br />
daily by Tri-Valley, Tai Chi a “busy bee”<br />
group and games are offered throughout<br />
each week. Not only does the Center provide<br />
a service to the seniors in the area,<br />
it results in community service coming<br />
from the center as well. “We have a quilting<br />
group that meets every other week,”<br />
said Norden, “and they are just a great<br />
group. They have done a lot of donations<br />
to NICU units, making small blankets for<br />
those little babies, and also donated a lot<br />
of quilts to the Monson area during the<br />
tornado.” The “busy bee” group also is<br />
involved with making donations. “They<br />
are a group that started as an unfi nished<br />
project group. Now, they make afghans<br />
for Camp Putnam, I couldn’t even tell<br />
you how many they have donated there,<br />
39. Diego or<br />
Francisco<br />
42. Products of<br />
creativity<br />
43. Yes vote<br />
44. Radioactivity unit<br />
46. Credit, post or<br />
greeting<br />
47. Computer<br />
memory<br />
48. Land or sea<br />
troops<br />
50. A way to travel<br />
on skis<br />
51. Tenure of abbot<br />
53. Fiddler crabs<br />
55. Rainbow shapes<br />
57. Bird genus of<br />
Platalea<br />
58. Having winglike<br />
extensions<br />
59. Squash bug genus<br />
61. Islamic leader<br />
63. Former Soviet<br />
Union<br />
64. Small sleeps<br />
65. Iranian carpet<br />
city<br />
67. Auto speed<br />
measurement<br />
69. Ambulance<br />
providers<br />
and they also make baby hats to donate to<br />
Mary Lane Hospital and turban hats for<br />
people who are undergoing cancer treatments.<br />
They do so much good,” Norden<br />
said proudly. There is also a substantial<br />
lending library in the Center.<br />
While Norden has been at the West<br />
Brookfi eld Senior Center for over 20<br />
years and director for almost eight, she is<br />
quick to point out that she certainly does<br />
not do it alone. There are between 70-90<br />
regular volunteers. “We wouldn’t be able<br />
to do nearly as much as we do without<br />
them,” said Norden.<br />
Despite the large number of regular<br />
volunteers overall at the Center, Kelly<br />
Reavey-Gagnon, Tri-Valley Nutrition<br />
Site Manager for Meals on Wheels, said<br />
she is desperately in need of volunteers for<br />
the meal program. Drivers for the Meals<br />
on Wheels route are in high demand, and<br />
a volunteer can expect to contribute one<br />
hour of their time once a week. A personal<br />
vehicle is required for this. Reavey-<br />
Gagnon is also looking for kitchen help,<br />
which would be a three hour a week commitment<br />
at the West Brookfi eld site, and<br />
involves breaking all the food down into<br />
meals, breaking it into routes for MOW,<br />
serving in the dining room and clean up<br />
after the meal. In addition to being responsible<br />
for the coordinator of the lunch<br />
program and MOW, Reavey-Gagnon<br />
said that she also does a lot of checking<br />
up on folks who get their meals delivered<br />
at home. When a volunteer goes to<br />
deliver a lunch, and the participant is not<br />
home, she then needs to touch base with<br />
the emergency contact to follow up on the<br />
participant’s welfare.<br />
For more information on programming<br />
or to register for upcoming events,<br />
call the Senior Center at 508-867-1407.<br />
Anyone interested in volunteering for the<br />
nutrition program can contact them directly<br />
at 508-867-1411.<br />
STM I FROM PAGE 3<br />
unanimously supported the project<br />
because they assumed everything had<br />
been resolved.<br />
While a few residents spoke or asked<br />
questions about the project, discussion<br />
was very limited. A request to have<br />
Corriea and White speak, as they are<br />
not town residents, was voted down.<br />
The town had originally voted on<br />
the bridge project at the June ATM<br />
and it failed, 84-55. But that wasn’t the<br />
case this time: The vote overwhelmingly<br />
passed at Friday’s STM 205-16.<br />
Other articles<br />
In other STM news, voters passed<br />
Article 2, which asked for $25,767.39<br />
town to pay the Department of Unemployment<br />
Assistance for late bills from<br />
fi scal years 2009, 2010 and 2011.<br />
Voters also passed Article 3, which<br />
asked voters to approve a Payment in<br />
Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for the proposed<br />
solar facility at the capped landfi<br />
ll, one of the fi nal steps in completing<br />
negotiations between the town and<br />
EPG Solar LLC.<br />
Article 4, a citizen’s petition asking<br />
voters to approve an altered <strong>Quaboag</strong><br />
bridge option, was passed over due to<br />
the passage of Article 1.<br />
The meeting lasted only about 45<br />
minutes.<br />
Another Special Town Meeting is<br />
expected to be held in November, for<br />
lingering articles that depend on fi nal<br />
Cherry Sheet numbers from the state.<br />
NB NOTEBOOK I FROM PAGE 5<br />
In other news<br />
The town’s constable, Arthur C.<br />
Tatro, has been appointed for one year<br />
terms for several years. He submitted<br />
a request asking for a three-year<br />
appointment this year, in accordance<br />
with Mass General Laws. Selectmen<br />
decided not to change the appointment<br />
and leave it at one year at a time.<br />
Senior Center News<br />
West Brookfi eld C.O.A. Menu<br />
Monday, Sept. 17 Beef & Bean<br />
Chili, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Pineapple<br />
& Cream Cheese Salad (sugarfree<br />
pudding)<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18 Roast Turkey<br />
w/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Chuckwagon<br />
Corn, Fresh Fruit<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 19 Shepard’s<br />
Pie, Green beans, Apple Crisp<br />
Thursday, Sept. 20 Minestrone<br />
Soup, Breaded Chicken Filet, Buttermilk<br />
Potatoes, Succotash, Mixed<br />
Fruit<br />
Friday, Sept. 21 Beef Burgundy,<br />
Egg Noodles, Scandinavian Veggies,<br />
Mandarin Oranges<br />
C.O.A. Calendar<br />
Monday, Sept. 17<br />
• 9:15 a.m. Cribbage<br />
• 11 a.m. Chair Exercise<br />
• 11:30 Lunch<br />
• 12:30 p.m. “Using Humor to<br />
Heal.” Presented by Marie Ambrosino,<br />
Community Educator<br />
for Affi nity Hospice of Life. Ice<br />
Cream will be served!<br />
• 1 p.m. Book Review<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18<br />
• 9:15 a.m. Cribbage<br />
• 9:30 a.m. COA Meeting<br />
• 11 a.m. Podiatrist<br />
• 11:30 Lunch<br />
• 1 p.m. Busy Bees<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 19<br />
• 11 a.m. Chair Exercise<br />
• 11:30 Lunch<br />
• 1 p.m. Silvertones<br />
Thursday, Sept. 20<br />
• 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi<br />
• 11:30 Lunch<br />
• 12:30 Movie “Seabiscuit”<br />
Friday, Sept. 21<br />
• 11 a.m. Chair Exercise<br />
• 11:30 Lunch<br />
• 12:30 p.m. Bridge<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 25<br />
• Fall Fest – All Day Fun. Box<br />
Lunch sign-up (508) 867-1407.<br />
Suggested donation of $2 for Turkey<br />
Salad Sandwich, Soup de<br />
Jour, etc.<br />
• 12:30 p.m. Game Show Mania w/<br />
host Brian Rutherford<br />
• 5 p.m. Ham Dinner w/ advance<br />
ticket only! $10 Entertainment<br />
vocalist David Colucci.<br />
Thursday, Sept. 27<br />
• 10:30 a.m. Identity Theft Program<br />
w/ Country Bank. Call Senior<br />
Center to reserve seat. (508) 867-<br />
1407<br />
• 12:30 p.m. Movie “Tootsie”<br />
Warren COA Menu<br />
Monday, Sept. 17 Garden Salad,<br />
Spaghetti w/ Sausage & Peppers,<br />
Garlic Bread<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18 Oven Roasted<br />
Chicken, Mashed Potato, Vegetable,<br />
Rolls<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 19 BBQ<br />
Pork, Potatoes, Vegetable, Rolls<br />
Thursday, Sept. 20 Swedish<br />
Meatballs w/ Buttered Noodles,<br />
Green Beans, Rolls<br />
Friday, Sept. 21 Seafood Casserole,<br />
Garden Salad, Bread<br />
Warren COA Upcoming<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 25<br />
• 6 -7 p.m. Zumba Class<br />
Thursday, Sept. 27<br />
• 11 a.m. Spencer Savings Bank<br />
presentation with Police Chief<br />
Bruce Spiewakowski on avoiding<br />
scams. Birthday Party after presentation.<br />
• 11:30 a.m. Birthday Party, only<br />
$6. Sign up required. Call 4<strong>13</strong>-<br />
436-5662
- obituaries -<br />
Lisardo “Peter” Rio, 91<br />
EAST BROOKFIELD - Lisardo “Peter” Rio-91,<br />
died Thursday, Sept. 6, <strong>2012</strong> in his residence. He is<br />
predeceased by his wife of 65 years Beatrice J. (Langlois)<br />
Rio in Sep. 2010. He leaves his son Dale Rio<br />
and his wife Debbie; a daughter Linda Falardeau and<br />
her husband Richard all of East Brookfi eld; 5 grandchildren<br />
and 12 great grandchildren.<br />
Peter was born in Boston, MA and has lived in<br />
East Brookfi eld since 1938. He owned and operated<br />
his dairy farm for many years and worked for the<br />
Charlton Woolen Mill. He later worked at Coppus<br />
Engineering in both Worcester and Millbury for over<br />
30 years as a crater and boiler engineer until he retired.<br />
Relatives and friends attended a calling hour on<br />
Sept. 10 in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte 9/Old West<br />
Brookfi eld Road, Brookfi eld.<br />
The funeral service followed in the funeral home.<br />
Burial is private for the family. To offer a condolence<br />
or share a tribute, please visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome.<br />
com<br />
Viola E. Snow, 87<br />
SPENCER/WEST BROOK-<br />
FIELD - Viola E. Snow died Saturday,<br />
Sept. 8, <strong>2012</strong> in <strong>Quaboag</strong> Rehab<br />
& Skilled Care Center in West Brookfi<br />
eld. She was 87 years old.<br />
She is predeceased by her husband<br />
Russell E. Snow, who died in<br />
1992. She leaves a son, Russell B. Snow and his wife<br />
Debra of Spencer; her three daughters, Cynthia E.<br />
Lamoureux and her husband Lionel of West Brookfi<br />
eld, Susan L. Babineau and her husband Risto of<br />
Spencer, and Shirley A. Blanchard and her husband<br />
William of West Brookfi eld; nine grandchildren and<br />
nine great grandchildren.<br />
Viola was born in Worcester, the daughter of<br />
Harry E. Fogerty and Evelyn L. (Turner) Fogerty.<br />
She resided in Spencer for 60 years before moving to<br />
West Brookfi eld in 2010.<br />
Viola was a longtime member of the Spencer Congregational<br />
Church, was an avid reader, and enjoyed<br />
going on many senior citizen trips with her friends.<br />
She loved to travel and most of all spend time with<br />
her family.<br />
Relatives and friends attended a calling hour on<br />
Sept. <strong>13</strong> at the Spencer Congregational Church,<br />
Spencer, MA. A funeral service for Viola followed. In<br />
lieu of fl owers, contributions in memory of Viola can<br />
be made to the Spencer Congregational Church. The<br />
family would like to extend its thanks to the staff at<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong> for the outstanding care provided to Viola.<br />
Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Pillsbury<br />
Funeral Home, 163 Main St., Spencer, MA is assisting<br />
the family with arrangements.<br />
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BROOKFIELD<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18<br />
• Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m.<br />
• CDS Public Hearing, 7:30 p.m.<br />
• Conservation Commission, 7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 19<br />
• Recreation Committee, 7:30 p.m.<br />
EAST BROOKFIELD<br />
Monday, Sept. 17<br />
• Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18<br />
• Conservation Commission, 7:30 p.m.<br />
• Parks and Recreation Committee, 7:30<br />
p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept.19<br />
• Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.<br />
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RESULTS I FROM PAGE 5<br />
Petraitis, 70.<br />
No ballots were cast for the Green Rainbow Party.<br />
East Brookfi eld<br />
A total of 112 ballots were cast in East Brookfi eld.<br />
For the Democrats: Senator in Congress, Elizabeth<br />
Warren, 47; Representative in Congress, Richard E.<br />
Neal, 51, Andrea Nuciforo, Jr., 2, Bill Shein, 2; Senator<br />
in General Court, Stephen M. Brewer, 54; Representative<br />
in General Court, Anne M. Gobi, 53; Clerk<br />
of Courts, Dennis P. McManus, 51; Register of Deeds,<br />
Anthony Vigliotti, 52;<br />
For the Republicans: Senator in Congress, Scott P.<br />
Brown, 52; Councillor, Jennie L. Caissie, 40; and Representative<br />
in General Court, Jason M. Petraitis, 39.<br />
No ballots were cast for the Green Rainbow Party.<br />
WARE<br />
There are 6259 registered voters in Ware; 456 cast<br />
ballots for the <strong>September</strong> 6th election. 317 Democratic<br />
ballots were cast, <strong>13</strong>9 Republican and 0 Green/Rainbow.<br />
Senator in Congress (D) Elizabeth Warren 267l<br />
Representative in Congress (D) Jim McGovern 259,<br />
William Feegbeh 30; Senator in General Court (D),<br />
Stephen Brewer 301; Precinct A Representative, State<br />
(D) Anne Gobi, 115; Register of Deeds (D) Mary Olberding<br />
<strong>13</strong>2, Timothy O’Leary 91, Bonnie MacCraken<br />
75; Clerk of Courts (D), Harry Jekanowski, Jr.; Councillor,<br />
Jennie Caissie 102; Senator in Congress, Scott<br />
Brown <strong>13</strong>5; Representative in General Court (R), Todd<br />
Smola 91; State Representative (R), Jason Petraitis 30<br />
WARREN/WEST WARREN<br />
There are 3098 registered voters in Warren and West<br />
Warren; 344 ballot were cast for the <strong>September</strong> 6th election.<br />
241 Democratic ballots were cast, 101 Republican<br />
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HARDWICK<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18<br />
• Gilbertville Water District, 5:30 p.m.<br />
• Town Hall Advisory Committee, 7 p.m.<br />
Thursday, Sept. 20<br />
• WRTA Advisory Board, 8:30 a.m.<br />
NEW BRAINTREE<br />
Monday, Sept. 17<br />
• Finance Committee, 7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 19<br />
• Board of Assessors, 7 p.m.<br />
NORTH BROOKFIELD<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18<br />
• Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 19<br />
• Board of Health, 6 p.m.<br />
• Planning Board, 7 p.m.<br />
STURBRIDGE<br />
Monday, Sept. 17<br />
• Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 18<br />
• Design Review Committee Meeting, 7<br />
p.m.<br />
• TRSD School Committee, 7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 19<br />
• Economic Development Advisory<br />
Committee, 6 p.m.<br />
• Zoning Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m.<br />
• Board of Health, 7 p.m.<br />
• Historical Commission, 7 p.m.<br />
• Tantasqua Regional School Committee,<br />
7 p.m.<br />
Thursday, Sept. 20<br />
• Conservation Commission, 7 p.m.<br />
• Sturbridge Lakes Advisory Committee,<br />
7 p.m.<br />
and 2 Green/Rainbow.<br />
Senator in Congress (D), Elizabeth Warren, 209;<br />
Representative in Congress (D) Richard Neal, 174, Andrea<br />
Nuciforo, Jr. 46, Bill Shein 8; Senator in General<br />
Court (D), Stephen Brewer 215; Clerk of Courts (D),<br />
Dennis McManus 186; Register of Deeds, Anothony<br />
Vigliotti 185; Senator in Congress (R), Scott Brown<br />
101; Councillor (R), Jennie Caissie 74; Representative<br />
in General Court (R), Todd Smola 92; Clerk of Courts<br />
(R) Joseph Cavallaro (write in) 1<br />
WEST BROOKFIELD<br />
There are 2545 registered voters in West Brookfi eld;<br />
<strong>13</strong>5 ballots were cast for the Septemeber 6th election.<br />
88 Republican ballots were cast, 46 Republican and 1<br />
Green/Rainbow.<br />
Results were reported to the <strong>Quaboag</strong> <strong>Current</strong> for<br />
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Teacher of the Week<br />
WEST BROOKFIELD -<br />
Karen came to teaching after<br />
a 20-year career in banking.<br />
Working four day work weeks<br />
as a part-time assistant manager<br />
in a bank branch, she spent<br />
her Fridays volunteering in<br />
the school district her children<br />
were enrolled in. Realizing<br />
how enjoyable she found it, she<br />
enrolled in Leslie University<br />
through the weekend cohort<br />
program when her youngest<br />
son was only one. Attending<br />
school with a young child, plus<br />
older ones, at home was challenging<br />
but she says, “If it’s<br />
what you really want to do, you<br />
can do it.”<br />
The <strong>2012</strong>-20<strong>13</strong> school year<br />
is Karen’s third year in the<br />
District, all spent at WBES in<br />
the fi fth grade. She previously<br />
spent three years teaching in<br />
the Palmer School District.<br />
“A lot of people cringe at<br />
this age (of children), but it is<br />
my favorite age,” says Karen.<br />
“Watching kids grow, helping<br />
them to grow, guiding them<br />
to be independent, those are<br />
my favorite parts of this.” She<br />
has a scavenger hunt prepared<br />
for the fi rst day of school each<br />
year, so that the kids can locate<br />
things in the classroom like the<br />
box of tissues and where the<br />
date is displayed. “I have a little<br />
video, it is an old commercial<br />
I think, of some people going<br />
up an escalator and then when<br />
5th Grade Teacher<br />
at West Brookfi eld<br />
Elementary School<br />
Meet Karen Oliveira<br />
the escalator breaks down all<br />
the people panic because they<br />
don’t know how to get off. At<br />
this age, (the kids) need to learn<br />
how to get themselves off the<br />
escalator,” she explained. Tools<br />
such as the scavenger hunt allow<br />
her students to become<br />
self-suffi cient at a rate that is<br />
appropriate for their psychological<br />
development, and she<br />
fi nds a lot of joy in guiding her<br />
students on this path.<br />
With the wide array of lesson<br />
plans available, Karen fi nds the<br />
most challenging part of her job<br />
uncovering the one’s that are<br />
most valuable. “It’s important<br />
to keep up with technology, and<br />
I don’t want to use things that<br />
will be outdated quickly. It is<br />
challenging to weed out what is<br />
most important from all the tools<br />
available to me,” she says. Time<br />
management is essential, as is<br />
fi nding the lessons that provide<br />
the most pertinent information<br />
in an effi cient manner.<br />
As WBES assigns classrooms<br />
according to the grade<br />
level and the teacher’s last<br />
name, Karen’s classroom is 5-<br />
O. Karen joked that she could<br />
never switch to another grade<br />
level, as she has family in Hawaii<br />
and anything besides 5-O<br />
just wouldn’t sound right to<br />
her. Hanging on her classroom<br />
wall is a “Hawaii 5-O” T-shirt,<br />
adding a mix of personal fl air to<br />
her classroom’s title.<br />
A Brand New Year of Classes<br />
By Jessica Peltz<br />
Student Intern<br />
WARREN - There are<br />
many different feelings roaming<br />
around <strong>Quaboag</strong> Regional<br />
Middle/High School as the students<br />
and teachers enter into<br />
their fi rst few weeks of classes.<br />
Students and teachers alike<br />
are buzzing about their studies.<br />
They talked about their<br />
likes and dislikes about the<br />
fi rst day of school and the different<br />
subjects being taught.<br />
Christopher Bailey, teacher<br />
of History and English, said<br />
that the biggest thing of all is<br />
meeting all of the new students<br />
coming in.<br />
“I was defi nitely forward to<br />
school starting back up again.<br />
It gives me something exciting<br />
to do,” says Bailey.<br />
Alton Button, special education<br />
teacher and basketball<br />
coach, says, “I dread going<br />
back to work at the end of<br />
summer vacation, but once I’m<br />
back, I enjoy it. I love meeting<br />
all of the new kids and seeing<br />
all of my colleagues again.”<br />
The teachers may love being<br />
back at school, however,<br />
some of the students have a little<br />
different perspective on returning.<br />
Miranda Prentiss, junior,<br />
said that she loves seeing<br />
her friends. “It’s the best part<br />
of my day,” says Miranda.<br />
Jason Norman, sophomore,<br />
said that his fi rst day of school<br />
was fun and his favorite part<br />
of the day was his study period.<br />
One student that I talked<br />
to had a refreshing perspective<br />
on returning to school. “I like<br />
the fact that I am enlightening<br />
myself everyday,” Nicole Norman,<br />
senior, adds a new point<br />
of view to the crowd. Whether<br />
they like or hate the fi rst day,<br />
it is most defi nitely an interesting<br />
experience for everyone.<br />
Rethinking the lunchbox<br />
MA School Nutrition Standards for Competitive<br />
Foods and Beverages implemented at QRSD<br />
By Jennifer Robert<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
WARREN - Signed into<br />
law on July 30, 2010, the “Act<br />
Relative To School Nutrition” is<br />
now upon us. Effective Aug. 1,<br />
<strong>2012</strong>, immediately prior to the<br />
start of the <strong>2012</strong>-20<strong>13</strong> school<br />
year, standards for competitive<br />
foods and beverages went live.<br />
The Massachusetts Department<br />
of Public Health states that,<br />
“the goal of the standards is to<br />
ensure that public schools offer<br />
students food and beverage<br />
choices that will enhance learning,<br />
contribute to their healthy<br />
growth and development, and<br />
cultivate life-long healthy eating<br />
behaviors.” The regulations<br />
set forth in the Act apply only<br />
to competitive foods and beverages<br />
such as a la carte items, not<br />
those part of a federal nutrition<br />
program. Janice King, director<br />
of Nutrition for the <strong>Quaboag</strong><br />
Regional School District, said<br />
that there are changes that are<br />
coming for federal nutrition<br />
standards as well. So how does<br />
this translate on our children’s<br />
lunch trays?<br />
“Students won’t see much<br />
change here,” said King, “because<br />
for us it has been a gradual<br />
change. We are constantly<br />
growing and developing, seeing<br />
what works and what doesn’t.<br />
We’ve been keeping an eye on<br />
things right along, and there<br />
is very little food in our trash.<br />
Kids are eating the food we give<br />
them.” There are some changes<br />
though. While <strong>Quaboag</strong> has<br />
introduced more whole grain<br />
options, the emphasis with the<br />
upcoming federal changes will<br />
be on more whole grains and<br />
fruits and vegetables. “We used<br />
to think about an entree, and<br />
then plan the meal around it.<br />
You know, we are having chicken,<br />
so what will we have with<br />
the chicken. That is the old way<br />
of thinking. The new way is to<br />
create a plate that has whole<br />
grains, and fruit and vegetables,<br />
and then add in your protein.”<br />
Christopher Bailey, History and English.<br />
King cited myplate.gov as an<br />
excellent resource for parents<br />
to rework their menus and get a<br />
graphic idea of what their plates<br />
should look like.<br />
King said that there are some<br />
marketing materials going up in<br />
the cafeterias and being handed<br />
out in the classrooms to familiarize<br />
students with the new<br />
menu planning. Decals on the<br />
lunch lines and posters on the<br />
walls will offer a glance at what<br />
a healthy meal looks like; bookmarks<br />
handed out to all students<br />
will allow them a reference at<br />
home, and provide a great starting<br />
point for a conversation on<br />
nutrition. One part of the federal<br />
guidelines coming up includes<br />
the regulation that all reimbursable<br />
meals, such as those that<br />
are part of the School Breakfast<br />
Program and the School Lunch<br />
Program, must contain at least<br />
three different food groups on<br />
the student tray, with at least<br />
one being a fruit or vegetable.<br />
“It’s a challenge to get kids to<br />
eat them,” confessed King, “because<br />
they aren’t getting them at<br />
home.” <strong>Quaboag</strong> uses some tactics<br />
to make them more appealing,<br />
such as seasonings, which<br />
most districts do not.<br />
The MA Competitive Food<br />
Bill also eliminates the use of<br />
artifi cial sweeteners, and calls<br />
for a reduction in the amount of<br />
sugar and salt in the food. King<br />
explained that last year, the salad<br />
dressing came in two ounce<br />
servings; they have reduced sodium<br />
by scaling that back to one<br />
and a half ounces this year. Four<br />
ounce juice cups have replaced<br />
the old 10 ounce juice bottles,<br />
and the new chocolate milk<br />
has 18 grams of carbohydrates,<br />
compared to last years 22.<br />
While it sounds at fi rst like<br />
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTOS BY JENNIFER ROBERT<br />
The <strong>Quaboag</strong> Regional High School had its fi rst lo-mein bar day in the cafeteria recently.<br />
Students had the option to select which protein and vegetables were added to their noodles,<br />
and the meal came packaged in a festive take-out style carton, complete with chopsticks.<br />
The bar was a big hit according to King, “the students seemed to really love it.”<br />
Senior Rock in the front of <strong>Quaboag</strong>.<br />
Senior Nicole Norman and sophomore<br />
Jason Norman getting ready<br />
to head to school.<br />
there are a lot of restrictions, the<br />
variety of lunches available to<br />
the students has been increased<br />
by a great deal. Last year, the<br />
elementary schools offered yogurt<br />
parfaits on Tuesdays only,<br />
and salads on Thursdays only.<br />
This year, the students have a<br />
choice of a hot lunch, a salad,<br />
a sandwich or a parfait each<br />
day that lunch is served. The<br />
high school students have even<br />
more options coming their way,<br />
with the introduction of a make<br />
your own soup station three<br />
days a week, and looking forward,<br />
paninis, smoothies and<br />
a lo mien bar. The District has<br />
also switched from Thurston<br />
Foods as a vendor to Cisco Boston.<br />
“We are still trying to fi nd<br />
the products, make sure we<br />
get them on time,” said King,<br />
“There is a little bit of a learning<br />
curve. The students have access<br />
to a lot of foods we did not have<br />
with Thurston, though, and I<br />
think that it is going to work out<br />
very well.”<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong> has also made<br />
some great strides in bringing<br />
nutrition into the classroom.<br />
Last spring, the nutrition program<br />
funded fi ve scholarships<br />
for teachers to go the Massachusetts<br />
Farm to School Convention.<br />
The premise was the<br />
teachers would go and learn<br />
valuable information on nutrition<br />
and self-sustaining food<br />
production and then return to<br />
incorporate those lessons into<br />
their classrooms. Some of the<br />
topics that were covered including<br />
agriculture, composting and<br />
greenhousing.<br />
Good nutrition comes at a<br />
cost, as we all know, and the<br />
challenges to the Nutrition<br />
program are there. “It is very<br />
challenging,” stated King. “The<br />
invoices are coming in for the<br />
start of the school year, and<br />
they are enormous.” Good planning<br />
has made optimal nutrition<br />
a possibility here, however.<br />
King explained that the Nutrition<br />
program is self-funded, and<br />
considers the upgrades to equipment<br />
and better food options an<br />
investment. King acknowledges<br />
that cost can be prohibitive to<br />
packing a nutritionally sound<br />
cold lunch and says that the<br />
school lunch is, “the most amazing<br />
value in your food budget.”
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SOLAR I FROM PAGE 1<br />
ity operating, a roof-top site in Lowell, has been looking<br />
for over a year and a half for an additional site that<br />
would be suitable for development. Property on Little<br />
Rest Road, owned by the Morin family, was discovered<br />
in part to the large fi elds that are already existing, and<br />
the Morins were approached about leasing out a portion<br />
of their property for this solar project.<br />
The Little Rest Road area, explained Greg Herring,<br />
the director of development for the project, caught their<br />
attention because it receives relatively little traffi c and<br />
has several large open areas, which allows for the natural<br />
environment to be more easily preserved. “We really<br />
want to design a site that has the least impact on the<br />
community. There is no point in having a green energy<br />
project if it invades a school soccer fi eld, that would<br />
defeat the entire point,” said Herring. The exact area<br />
in question, more specifi cally, has attributes that make<br />
it a desirable location. “There is several hundred feet<br />
of frontage, a large tree line in the middle, and there’s<br />
no houses immediately present to be concerned with<br />
glare,” said Herring. “We are here to make sure that we<br />
develop something that is good for everyone. We want<br />
to be good neighbors.”<br />
Some of the neighbors of the area, however, expressed<br />
considerate concern over several key factors.<br />
Noise from the Massachusetts Turnpike, glare from the<br />
panels, the safety of the panels themselves, environmental<br />
impact from the construction, maintenance and the<br />
disposal of the panels at the end of their life span were of<br />
most imminent concern during the hearing. They were,<br />
as a group, also against the waivers that the project is requesting,<br />
saying that the neighbors are against waivers<br />
in whole; the exact plan for each issue should be address<br />
in the site plan, in their opinion.<br />
The environmental consultant for the project addressed<br />
many of these issues. Wetlands on a part of the<br />
property have already fl agged a conservation evaluation,<br />
and there will be a site walk through with Conservation<br />
Commission next week, with a meeting regarding<br />
that on Sept.18. For the most part, it is planned to<br />
use existing topography, and where trees do need to be<br />
cut for sunlight exposure, a wetland buffer mix will be<br />
placed. The plans for installing the panels involve using<br />
aluminum U or H shaped channels placed in the<br />
ground, and while the exact depth of their placement<br />
is not yet know, it is generally between three and six<br />
feet. Grass underneath the panels, upon completion of<br />
the construction, will be maintained at six to 12 inches<br />
in height to help prevent erosion from rainwater running<br />
off the panel ridges. The lay down area where the<br />
panels will be before mounting will be reseeded when<br />
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construction is fi nished. Emergency access and maintenance<br />
is planned by widening an existing dirt path to<br />
a 24 feet wide access road that will be fi lled with 12inch<br />
deep gravel. A small receptive trench, three inches<br />
wide by three inches deep, with line the wetland area.<br />
Concerns of concrete were addressed, as the plans call<br />
for the only concrete on site to be those, which provide<br />
the pads for the transformers and inverters. “Basically,<br />
this will still be all grass after we leave, no stones. We’re<br />
leaving it natural,” claimed the consultant. Herring addressed<br />
the concern of maintenance impact additionally,<br />
stating that the neighbors should not be concerned.<br />
“Maintenance for these, all it involves is a pick-up truck<br />
checking out the site four or fi ve times a year. It’s just a<br />
bunch of sliding glass door panels sitting there soaking<br />
up the sun.”<br />
“Any trees you take down,<br />
and you just said there’s a<br />
lot of them, that will<br />
increase the noise from<br />
the Mass. Pike, plus sheets of<br />
glass there – the sound will<br />
just ripple over them like<br />
water. Have any noise<br />
studies been done?”<br />
ED KRAKOWITZ<br />
Both the topics of noise and panel disposal were hot<br />
topics during the hearing. Residents in the Little Rest<br />
Road area are already subjected to sounds of the highway<br />
nearby, especially when a large truck hits the rumble<br />
strip during the night they agreed.<br />
“Any trees you take down, and you just said there’s a<br />
lot of them, that will increase the noise from the Mass.<br />
Pike, plus sheets of glass there-the sound will just ripple<br />
over them like water. Have any noise studies been<br />
done?” exclaimed Ed Krakowitz. The number of trees<br />
NB SCHOOL I FROM PAGE 1<br />
One of those changes is a large<br />
turnover in leadership, both at the<br />
administrative level and with the<br />
school committee.<br />
“When you have a greater than<br />
average turnover, it can be diffi cult<br />
for the district,” Provost said. “It<br />
takes a while for parents and staff<br />
to get used to that.”<br />
Another challenge is the increase<br />
in the number of students<br />
with high levels of need: Last year<br />
the elementary school broke the 40<br />
percent threshold for students eligible<br />
for free or reduced lunch. That<br />
shift in demographics rendered the<br />
school eligible for the state Title I<br />
program funding.<br />
“That has allowed us to implement<br />
school-wide programs we<br />
wouldn’t have otherwise been able<br />
to have,” Provost said. “We can use<br />
the funds to benefi t all students.<br />
However, students experiencing<br />
poverty are subject to a number of<br />
deprivations throughout their lives.<br />
It’s too bad that in the economy we<br />
have right now the number of students<br />
experiencing poverty increasing.”<br />
On the positive side, the district<br />
is enjoying a 92.5 percent graduation<br />
rate. Provost attributes this<br />
high rate to individualized attention.<br />
“As someone who comes from a<br />
much larger high school, I was impressed<br />
by the amount of attention<br />
students receive at the secondary<br />
level, including from the principal,”<br />
Provost said. “It is very helpful for<br />
some students on the margins of<br />
success to have adult supervision<br />
and accountability for their success.”<br />
One way Provost plans to improve<br />
the district is by increasing<br />
projected to be removed is roughly fi ve acres worth, in<br />
total. The residents requested that a noise study is done<br />
as part of the plans, but it did not appear that this was<br />
either agreed to or blatantly denied. Board of Selectman<br />
Chair Robert Souza was at the hearing, and while<br />
he did agree that the noise is sometimes bothersome, he<br />
suggests a different route for that particular problem.<br />
“I’m sure you can hear the noise there,” he said. “I live<br />
on Reed Street and I can hear the noise, especially on a<br />
nice quiet night when you’re having a pit fi re with the<br />
family. This is a state problem, though, not a solar problem.<br />
We should be petitioning the state to put up a noise<br />
barrier like they have in other towns.”<br />
The other major source of contention between the<br />
project managers and the neighbors is the removal of the<br />
panels when their life span is over in approximately 25<br />
years. Other communities were reported by Herring as<br />
having an escrow account with approximately $50,000<br />
in it, to account for the expected difference between the<br />
scrap rate of the materials and the fi nal cost of labor and<br />
disposal to remove the panels. Solventerra has made an<br />
arrangement with the Morins for a $100,000 escrow account,<br />
with their names as benefi ciaries, so in the event<br />
of desertion of the panels or other unexplained issues,<br />
the Morins would have the means to remove the project.<br />
“Our interest in to maintain and operate beyond the<br />
original lease,” said Freeman, “but I can’t say for sure<br />
what the President in 20 years will choose, I won’t be<br />
here forever certainly, I can’t speak for absolute certain<br />
about 20 years from now. One option is to add the town<br />
of Warren as a secondary benefi ciary, so that there are<br />
more options. This is not a normal situation, though.<br />
We’re trying to waive the security bond because we<br />
think the money set aside is suffi cient. The Morins have<br />
a vested interest in maintaining the value of their property.”<br />
One resident exclaimed, “Twenty years from now!<br />
You don’t know! That’s why a security bond needs to be<br />
done, so that you are made to be held responsible.”<br />
The entire site review plan was outside the scope<br />
of a practical time period for the meeting, and the<br />
hearing was continued to Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the<br />
Shepard Building. The Planning Board requested from<br />
the Project Team a complete copy of the plan, a copy<br />
of the composition of the proposed solar panels and a<br />
copy of the agreement with the Morins regarding the<br />
escrow account. They have also scheduled an on-site<br />
walk through with Solventerra, and that is scheduled<br />
for early next week. The Board was clear on the fact<br />
that this fi eld trip is strictly to view the property to more<br />
accurately access the plans, and that no discussion will<br />
take place during the walk through.<br />
enrollment over the next fi ve years.<br />
His goal is to reach 695 students, up<br />
from the current - 565. This 23 percent<br />
increase is, according to Provost,<br />
an incredibly ambitious goal.<br />
During the last fi ve years, only 25<br />
districts – all but one being a charter<br />
school - in the commonwealth have<br />
increased their enrollment by such<br />
numbers.<br />
“That number [695] represents<br />
achieving choice neutrality,” Provost<br />
said. “It provides good class<br />
sizes in kindergarten through 12th<br />
grade and helps us to fi eld more<br />
athletic teams and more diverse offerings<br />
at the secondary level. That<br />
number provides fi scal stability and<br />
represents a return to the level the<br />
district was at fi ve years ago, a time<br />
when it appears the district was in<br />
very strong condition.”<br />
The decline in enrollment is due<br />
to three main factors: Declining<br />
population in North Brookfi eld,<br />
students choosing to attend other<br />
schools through school choice and<br />
students choosing vocational and<br />
technical education.<br />
“There has been a concern for<br />
many years about retaining residents<br />
who are ‘choice-ing’ out,” he<br />
said.<br />
In fact, between 2007 and <strong>2012</strong><br />
enrollment in the district declined<br />
by 22 percent; about 26 percent of<br />
students who start kindergarten in<br />
North Brookfi eld are no longer enrolled<br />
by the end of 12th grade.<br />
Provost plans to increase enrollment<br />
through a series of initiatives<br />
– including expanded preschool offerings,<br />
art/music offerings and athletics,<br />
a credit-based college transition<br />
program, extended learning<br />
time, foreign language instruction<br />
and career and technical education<br />
offerings - that will be explored in<br />
this series in the coming weeks.<br />
“We have been trying to talk<br />
to parents about whey they might<br />
‘choice out’ and these new initiatives<br />
are a real response to that,” he<br />
said. “We need a diverse learning<br />
program with a variety of experiences<br />
both in and out of the classroom.”<br />
But new programs take funding,<br />
and the town hadn’t been supporting<br />
the schools as well as it could<br />
have in the past fi ve years. According<br />
to Provost, between 2008 and<br />
2010, total school expenditures<br />
dropped in North Brookfi eld by<br />
1.4 percent while neighboring districts<br />
increased their spending by<br />
between 4.5 and 8.2 percent. In<br />
2011, North Brookfi eld Public<br />
Schools were funded at merely 3<br />
percent above minimum required<br />
net school spending.<br />
The Title I funding helps, but<br />
will only get the district so far.<br />
However, Provost was happy to receive<br />
strong support from the community<br />
when he proposed, and received,<br />
a 6 percent budget increase<br />
last spring to implement the new<br />
programs. He attributes the support<br />
to a few factors.<br />
“I think it’s having a strategic<br />
plan, being able to provide how increased<br />
funding clearly connects to<br />
providing better opportunities for<br />
students,” he said. “We want to give<br />
parents a greater educational value<br />
for sending them to North Brookfi<br />
eld than anywhere else.”<br />
There was also an emphasis last<br />
winter and spring on holding continuing<br />
budget discussions, making<br />
the process transparent and available<br />
to people. Provost hopes to<br />
increase local support for public<br />
schools 30 percent over the next<br />
fi ve years.
PONDS I FROM PAGE 1<br />
has been considered endangered by the<br />
Department of Environmental Protection<br />
since the early 2000s.<br />
“We are trying to bring attention to<br />
nutrients that negatively affect the lakes<br />
because they feed the lakes and algae<br />
blooms,” Levine said. “We have one of<br />
the only situations in state, where great<br />
ponds are directly downstream from a<br />
waste water treatment plant. The SW-<br />
WTP, through no fault of their own, is<br />
negatively infl uencing the downstream<br />
watershed. The data is there and it is factual.”<br />
In fact, North Pond has been closed<br />
for two weeks now due to a toxic algae<br />
bloom.<br />
In addition to troubles locally, water<br />
in that area fl ows from North Pond to<br />
South Pond, into the <strong>Quaboag</strong> River,<br />
into the Chicopee River and eventually<br />
to the Connecticut River, which eventually<br />
fl ows into Long Island Sound, which<br />
is experiencing its own issues resulting<br />
from excess nutrients.<br />
Levine said everyone should care<br />
about this issue, even if they don’t live on<br />
the affected waterways.<br />
“If you go anywhere in state or country,<br />
water resources are rare and being<br />
threatened,” he said. “This is a lake people<br />
use. There are hundreds of residents<br />
in three towns on both lakes. Hundreds<br />
of people come to use the lake for recreation<br />
- fi shing, swimming, kayaking,<br />
boating. It also greatly affects revenues<br />
coming into these towns. Many people<br />
who live in properties on the lakes, their<br />
property values are going down. You<br />
can’t sell a property on North Pond anymore.<br />
When property values go down,<br />
residential taxes go down. Also, people<br />
who use these lakes use the businesses in<br />
town: They eat, they shop in Sturbridge.<br />
It’s really more than just an interest for<br />
the people who live on the lake; it’s much<br />
more than that. These are recreational<br />
havens people use.”<br />
The problem<br />
The SWWTP, located at 69 West<br />
Main St., Spencer, is in the process of<br />
applying for its National Pollution Discharge<br />
Elimination System (NPDES)<br />
permit. This permit sets the parameters<br />
for point source discharges and will establish<br />
treatment plant requirements for<br />
the next fi ve years. According to DEP,<br />
the NPDES module of the Compliance<br />
Information System (ICIS) tracks<br />
surface water permits issued under the<br />
Clean Water Act. Under NPDES, all facilities<br />
that discharge pollutants from any<br />
point source into waters of the United<br />
States are required to obtain a permit.<br />
The permit will likely contain limits on<br />
what can be discharged, impose monitoring<br />
and reporting requirements, and include<br />
other provisions to ensure that the<br />
discharge does not adversely affect water<br />
quality. Permits are issued jointly every<br />
fi ve years by the EPA and DEP. The current<br />
SWWTP expires Nov. 30.<br />
Where is it?<br />
“Do you know where this photo is?”<br />
ach week, a photograph of an object, landmark or<br />
Eother well-known local item (taken at close range)<br />
will run in the newspaper. Readers are invited to submit<br />
their answers to Tim Kane at telephone (4<strong>13</strong>) 967-3505<br />
or e-mail tkane@turley.com. All entries must include<br />
the respondent’s answer, his or her name, address and<br />
phone number. Remember, be as specific as possible!<br />
If it is a photo of a building, entries must include the<br />
name and location of the building. If it is a close-up of a<br />
sign, respondents must indicate where the sign is located<br />
and how it is used. Of course, if it is a photo of a random<br />
object, like an American flag, no additional information is<br />
necessary.<br />
The name of the person who provides the correct answer<br />
first will be featured in the<br />
newspaper.<br />
In order to qualify for<br />
the weekly “Where Is It?”<br />
contest, entries must be<br />
received by the end of<br />
the day on the Monday<br />
after publication. The<br />
winner’s name, along with<br />
the correct answer, will<br />
be published in the next<br />
<strong>edition</strong>.<br />
The QQLA is hoping to use this application<br />
process to achieve its goal of<br />
limiting the amount of pollutants the<br />
SWWTP puts into local waterways by<br />
working with SWWTP to make sure the<br />
permitting process goes as planned.<br />
The QQLA is alleging a critical issue<br />
with the plant has to do with its Infl ow<br />
and Infi ltration (I/I).<br />
“There are voids or holes or illegal<br />
connections into the sewer lines that lead<br />
to the treatment plant,” Taft said. “When<br />
you have a rain event and you get runoff<br />
or snow melt or high water situations,<br />
storm water enters into sewer pipe that<br />
mixes with sewage and on a heavy rain<br />
event it exceeds the capacity of the treatment<br />
plant. So only thing they can do is<br />
bypass treatment so it doesn’t fl ood their<br />
system. This is a major problem nationwide<br />
and EPA is aware that is a major<br />
problem and they try to deal with it.<br />
They need to do due diligence to correct<br />
the problem all over the place. It is a situation<br />
that needs to be taken care of. The<br />
health problems and issues and concerns<br />
when you have sanitary sewer overfl ows<br />
and they bypass and the sewage goes<br />
untreated or partially treated are a real<br />
issue.”<br />
Because the plant can’t handle the<br />
fl ow coming in, it must bypass some of<br />
the fl ow to wet beds, which essentially<br />
means the excess fl ow is going untreated.<br />
While that situation is undesirable, it gets<br />
worse, says the QQLA: The wet beds are<br />
located on an unlined, uncapped landfi ll.<br />
“This was an open dump from 1940<br />
to 1971,” Taft said. “There weren’t a lot<br />
of regulations about what you could put<br />
in a dump back then. The EPA will tell<br />
you the lost water is going to ground water<br />
and it’s not. It’s not making it into the<br />
ground at that point because it’s oozing<br />
out and into the river. When they lose<br />
that amount of water, it means they are<br />
not testing it; it’s unaccounted for, it’s just<br />
gone. There are contaminates in there<br />
that need to be taken care of.”<br />
SWWTP monthly reports show that<br />
in some cases up to 76 percent of sewage<br />
coming into the plant is going untreated.<br />
The effect of this lost fl ow is what<br />
concerns the QQLA. They say this fl ow<br />
seeps into the groundwater and into the<br />
Seven Mile River Watershed, of which<br />
North and South Ponds are a part, and<br />
loads it with phosphorus, nitrogen and<br />
other pollutants.<br />
“The DEP says Spencer is only a<br />
small part of a problem, but they are only<br />
measuring what is in the pipe, not what<br />
doesn’t come through the pipe,” Levine<br />
said.<br />
Taft also alleges a second issue: That<br />
the plant is running at capacity. He said<br />
the plant is designed for 1.08 million gallons<br />
a day and that it is not supposed to<br />
exceed more than 80 percent of that on a<br />
regular basis.<br />
“They are approaching that level or<br />
exceeding it on a regular basis,” he said.<br />
“So they need to consider what needs to<br />
be done to upgrade that plant.”<br />
No one correctly answered last<br />
week’s mystery photo so we<br />
will leave it as such.<br />
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TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY TIM KANE<br />
Resolving the issue<br />
So the QQLA got to work. They hired<br />
environmental law fi rm MacGregor and<br />
Associates to help them collect data and<br />
focus their efforts; worked with a sanitary<br />
consulting engineer to review and<br />
evaluate plant operations, held discussions<br />
with a NPDES permit writer,<br />
worked with DEP regarding plant site/<br />
history, contacted other associations and<br />
met with affected towns to inform them<br />
of what is happening.<br />
They also hired ESS Group to conduct<br />
a SWWTP water quality and discharge<br />
monitoring study. ESS conducted<br />
discharge samplings at fi ve locations, assessing<br />
water quantity hourly throughout<br />
the study period and water quality via<br />
grab samples during seven dry weather<br />
events and one during a targeted storm<br />
event.<br />
According to the ESS Group report,<br />
visual inspection of the Sevenmile River<br />
clearly showed signs of groundwater<br />
seepage from many locations. They also<br />
found that there is a signifi cant discharge<br />
volume associated with one of the testing<br />
sites. As for water quality, they found<br />
that in some places phosphorus, nitrate-nitrogen<br />
and some metals at some<br />
of the testing sites were higher than the<br />
allocated thresholds. In summary, ESS<br />
Group found that their study suffi ciently<br />
accounted for discrepancies in fl ows that<br />
are apparent between what is reported in<br />
the SWWTP discharge permit reporting<br />
and what is actually delivered to the Sevenmile<br />
River.<br />
Now that they have concrete fi ndings,<br />
the QQLA is looking to form a<br />
coalition in order to achieve its goals<br />
of bringing the SWWTP into compliance<br />
with current laws and regulations,<br />
ensuring DEP/EPA set more stringent<br />
discharge requirements, that the DEP/<br />
EPA enforce such requirements, that the<br />
DEP/EPA demand accountability for<br />
lost water and the SWWTP eliminates<br />
lost water, ultimately reducing the impact<br />
on downstream waters. Their hope<br />
is that the coalition will provide a unifi ed<br />
presence in the permit process during the<br />
public comment process and during public<br />
hearings.<br />
The funding to pay for these initiatives<br />
so far has been raised through QQLA<br />
membership dues, charitable donations<br />
and $5,000 from the town of East Brookfi<br />
eld. The QQLA will likely be asking for<br />
funding from other affected towns as well<br />
in the coming months for further work.<br />
“These are issues that have existed<br />
for years on the reports,” Levine said.<br />
“Spencer is doing the best they can. But<br />
they’re taking their trash and dumping it<br />
into their yard and we have to fi x it. We<br />
want to raise money to help Spencer do<br />
this.”<br />
MassDEP’s response<br />
MassDEP representative Joseph<br />
Ferson said the SWWTP application is<br />
in and in on schedule to be reviewed.<br />
Ferson said there have been no noncompliance,<br />
no enforcement issues and<br />
no violations at the plant in the last fi ve<br />
years. He noted there were two slight exceedances<br />
of phosphorus limits. During<br />
the summer months the limit is .2 milligrams<br />
of phosphorus per liter: In July<br />
2010, the fl ow tested at .21 milligrams<br />
per liter and in July <strong>2012</strong>, the fl ow tested<br />
at .23 milligrams per liter.<br />
He said his offi ce has not yet seen the<br />
reports the QQLA have produced.<br />
“I haven’t seen the reports, but the appropriate<br />
time for that kind of thorough<br />
review is during comment period,” Ferson<br />
said.<br />
As for the nutrients the QQLA is alleging<br />
are fl owing into the watershed,<br />
Ferson said that information may be<br />
more relevant to the water quality assessments<br />
taken for the ponds than the NP-<br />
DES permit, which is something that is<br />
very specifi cally issued to the treatment<br />
plants.<br />
For more information from the QQLA, visit<br />
www.qqla.org or e-mail info@qqla.org.<br />
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Pathfinder strikes Cougars<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong> wide receiver Joey Zalatores (84) carries the ball in the open field.<br />
Teams wait out<br />
wo-hour delay<br />
- PALMER -<br />
By Tim Peterson<br />
Turley Publications<br />
Sports Correspondent<br />
Despite losing their outstanding<br />
three-year starting<br />
quarterback to graduation,<br />
the Pathfinder football team is<br />
- STURBRIDGE -<br />
By Bob Schron<br />
Turley Publications<br />
Sports Correspondent<br />
There may have been a sense of<br />
deja vu here Saturday morning.<br />
It was the annual rivalry<br />
game between Tantasqua and<br />
Southbridge. Like last year, the<br />
Warriors were attempting to estab-<br />
expected to be one of the contenders<br />
for the Tri-County League title this<br />
fall.<br />
Following an almost two-hour<br />
lightening delay, the Pioneers<br />
cruised to a 40-8 season opening victory<br />
against the <strong>Quaboag</strong> Cougars<br />
in a non-league contest at St. Joe’s<br />
Park last Friday night.<br />
“The first victory is always the<br />
most important one of the season,”<br />
said longtime Pathfinder head coach<br />
Chris Pope. “We really didn’t play<br />
well as a team in our pre-season<br />
lish their potential against a Pioneers<br />
team that was athletic and had some<br />
experienced skill players.<br />
Last season, the Warriors upended<br />
Southbridge, followed it up with a<br />
win the following week over St.<br />
Peter-Marian, and at 2-0, seemed<br />
poised to resume its place as a major<br />
contender.<br />
It didn't happen.<br />
But it's a new year.<br />
Intent on change this season,<br />
Warriors, Cougars find reasons to celebrate<br />
- STURBRIDGE -<br />
By Bob Schron<br />
Turley Publications<br />
Sports Correspondent<br />
Tantasqua and <strong>Quaboag</strong> have made<br />
it a tradition: Two of the best athletic<br />
programs in Central Mass in<br />
Division 2 and 3, the two schools are now<br />
competing in soccer in both girls and boys<br />
play on the same night, as they have done<br />
for years in basketball.<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong>’s gradual emergence in soccer,<br />
it’s taken the timespan of one archetypal<br />
Japanese year, 12 in Western culture,<br />
for the Cougars to achieve competi-<br />
See CELEBRATE | PAGE 14<br />
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY BOB SCHRON<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong>’s Thomas Jankins (5) jogs out on the field.<br />
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY DAVE FORBES<br />
scrimmages, but I thought we<br />
played very well in this game<br />
tonight.”<br />
Both teams were finishing up<br />
their pregame drills when a flash of<br />
lightening lit up the sky. At that<br />
point, the players headed to their<br />
buses. The fans were also asked to<br />
leave the field and headed to the<br />
parking lot. It never rained, but the<br />
lightning show continued for almost<br />
two hours.<br />
See STRIKES | PAGE <strong>13</strong><br />
Warriors make good on preseason promise<br />
Tantasqua came out firing Saturday<br />
morning. Sparked by its 3-5<br />
defense, the Warriors intercepted<br />
five passes and senior quarterback<br />
Randy Harrington made a successful<br />
debut to pace the Warriors to a 29-8<br />
victory.<br />
It seems inconceivable now:<br />
Last season after their 2-0 begin-<br />
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proposal<br />
- MONSON -<br />
By Tim Peterson<br />
Turley Publications Sports Correspondent<br />
The members of the Massachusetts<br />
Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)<br />
Basketball Committee worked very hard during<br />
the past year to create a new alignment for the<br />
postseason tournament.<br />
The new plan was made public a couple of weeks<br />
ago and is scheduled to take effect next year.<br />
Monson High School is the basketball chair school<br />
for District F. Two members of the basketball committee<br />
are Monson Athletics Director Sarah Shaw and<br />
Principal Dr. Andrew Linkenhoker.<br />
“I’m very excited that the new tournament proposal<br />
is officially moving forward,” said Linkenhoker. “A<br />
lot of hard work was done on this plan by the basketball<br />
committee and the tournament directors.”<br />
The basketball committee added a fourth division<br />
in Central and Western Mass. just like there currently<br />
is in Eastern Mass. Several high schools in Eastern<br />
and Central Mass will also be switching Districts<br />
under the new plan. No Western Mass. high school<br />
will be moving to Central Mass.<br />
“Everything is being shifted from east to west, but<br />
the state will still be split up into four Districts,”<br />
Linkenhoker said. “We need to have enough schools<br />
in each District to hold a postseason tournament.<br />
Most of the appeals that we’ll be hearing at our<br />
October meeting will be from those high schools that<br />
don’t want to change Districts.”<br />
One of the goals for every high school basketball<br />
team in Western Mass. is to win a Western Mass. title.<br />
Linkenhoker believes that goal should be to compete<br />
for a state title.<br />
“We’re always focused on the Western Mass.<br />
Tournament, but in reality it’s a state basketball tournament,”<br />
Linkenhoker added. ”It’s sort of like the<br />
NCAA Basketball Tournament in March. If a team is<br />
placed in the Western Regional, their goal isn’t to win<br />
a Regional Championship, it’s to win a National<br />
Championship.”<br />
A school that changes Districts for the postseason<br />
tournament will still be a member of their current<br />
league during the regular season.<br />
Four of the Central Mass. high schools that will be<br />
competing in the Western Mass. tournament starting<br />
in 20<strong>13</strong> are North Brookfield, Quabbin, <strong>Quaboag</strong> and<br />
Tantasqua.<br />
“We tried to move the high schools that are located<br />
near the current District borders,” Linkenhoker said.<br />
“Schools were also placed in the four divisions strictly<br />
by a fixed enrollment number statewide, which<br />
always hasn’t been the case.”<br />
The Tantasqua boys and girls basketball teams are<br />
currently Division 1 teams, but they’ll be moving<br />
down to Division 2 under the new plan. The Quabbin<br />
girls basketball team will also be switching from<br />
Division 1 to Division 2, while the Panthers boys bas-<br />
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ketball team will be staying in Division 2. <strong>Quaboag</strong> will<br />
also be remaining in Division 3, while North Brookfield<br />
is moving down to Division 4<br />
Lou Conte, Tournament Director for Western<br />
Mass., and Roger Bacon, Central Mass. Tournament<br />
Director, gave their input, but they weren’t allowed to<br />
vote on the proposal.<br />
“We really relied heavily on all four of the Tournament<br />
Directors,” Linkenhoker said. “Lou Conte and Roger<br />
Bacon have been around the game of basketball for many<br />
years and they know the tournament very well.”<br />
Both of the Monson basketball teams will be moving<br />
to Division 4.<br />
“Monson High School is the poster child why there<br />
was a need for a fourth division,” Linkenhoker said. “I<br />
really don’t think we’ll be appealing our move down to<br />
Division 4.”<br />
The Ware and Pathfinder basketball teams will also<br />
be moving down from Division 3 to Division 4.<br />
Ludlow will be moving from Division 1 to Division<br />
2. Palmer will be moving from Division 2 to Division 3.<br />
All six of the District final games are usually played<br />
at the Curry Hicks Cage, which is located on the<br />
UMass Amherst Campus. The state finals are usually<br />
held the following week at the DCU Center in<br />
Worcester the following week. Because they’ll be<br />
adding a new division, a couple of District and state<br />
final games will most likely be held on Friday night.<br />
Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications. He can be<br />
reached at dforbes@turley.com.<br />
<strong>Current</strong> basketball alignments<br />
WESTERN<br />
DIVISION 1<br />
Agawam, Amherst, Cathedral (boys only), Central,<br />
Chicopee, Chicopee Comp, Commerce (boys only),<br />
East Longmeadow, Holyoke, Longmeadow,<br />
Minnechaug, Northampton, Pittsfield, Putnam, Sci-<br />
Tech, West Springfield, Westfield<br />
CENTRAL<br />
DIVISION 1<br />
Algonquin, Burncoat, Doherty, Holy Name,<br />
Marlborough, Milford, North, North Middlesex,<br />
Quabbin (girls only), St. John’s, St. Peter Marian,<br />
Shepherd Hill, Shrewsbury, South, Tantasqua,<br />
Wachusett, Westborough<br />
WESTERN<br />
DIVISION 2<br />
Athol, Belchertown, Cathedral (girls only),<br />
Commerce (girls only), Drury, Easthampton,<br />
Greenfield, Hampshire, Hoosac, Mahar, Monument,<br />
Palmer, Sabis, South Hadley, Southwick, Taconic,<br />
Wahconah<br />
CENTRAL<br />
DIVISION 2<br />
Auburn, Bartlett, Blackstone-Millville, Clinton,<br />
David Prouty, Gardner, Grafton, Groton-Dunstable,<br />
Hudson, Leicester, Lunenburg, Millbury,<br />
Narragansett, Nipmuc, Northbridge, Oakmont,<br />
Oxford, Quabbin (boys only), Tyngsborough,<br />
Uxbridge, Worcester Tech<br />
WESTERN<br />
DIVISION 3<br />
Dean Tech, Franklin Tech, Frontier, Gateway,<br />
Granby, Hampden Charter of Science, Holyoke<br />
Catholic, Hopkins, Lee, Lenox, McCann Tech, Mt.<br />
Greylock, Monson, Mt. Everett, New Leadership,<br />
Pathfinder, Pioneer, Pioneer Valley Christian,<br />
Renaissance, St. Joseph’s, St. Mary’s, Smith Academy,<br />
Smith Voke, Turners Falls, Ware, Westfield Voke<br />
CENTRAL<br />
DIVISION 3<br />
Abby Kelley, Advanced Math & Science, Assabet,<br />
Ayer, Bay Path, Bethany Christian, Blackstone Tech,<br />
Claremont Academy, Douglas, Hopedale, Immaculate<br />
Heart of Mary, Keefe Tech Leicester, Maynard, Monty<br />
Tech, Murdock, Nashoba Tech, North Brookfield,<br />
PROMISE | FROM PAGE 12<br />
ning, the following week on a rainy Friday night at the<br />
Reservation, the Warriors seemed to look past an<br />
amped up Northbridge team.<br />
The Rams took it personal and soared off to a 16-0<br />
lead in the first <strong>13</strong>:00 of the contest. Despite a leaping<br />
interception by Spencer Duncan to try to rally the<br />
Warriors, Tantasqua never recovered. The loss initiated<br />
a six losses in seven games stretch and effectively<br />
ended Tantasqua's playoff chances.<br />
“There's a different feeling on this team this year,"<br />
coach Aaron Powell said. “There's a renewed focus.”<br />
Led by Harrington, who has been prescient in his<br />
playcalling and accurate with his passes, the Warriors'<br />
offense moved crisply against Southbridge.<br />
The teams played a scoreless first quarter. But<br />
Tantasqua then took over; the Warriors controlled the<br />
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North Central Charter Essentials, <strong>Quaboag</strong>, Parker,<br />
St. Mary’s, Southbridge, Sutton, Tahanto, University<br />
Park, West Boylston<br />
Proposed basketball alignments<br />
WESTERN<br />
DIVISION 1<br />
Agawam, Amherst, Central, Chicopee, Chicopee<br />
Comp, Commerce (boys only), Fitchburg, Holyoke,<br />
Leominster, Minnechaug, Putnam, Sci-Tech,<br />
Shepherd Hill (girls only), West Springfield,<br />
Westfield<br />
CENTRAL<br />
DIVISION 1<br />
Acton, Algonquin, Burncoat, Concord-Carlisle<br />
(girls only) Doherty, Framingham, Franklin, Holy<br />
Name, Lincoln-Sudbury, Milford, Natick, North, St.<br />
John’s, St. Peter Marian (boys only), Shrewsbury,<br />
South, Wachusett, Westford Academy<br />
WESTERN<br />
DIVISION 2<br />
Belchertown, Cathedral, Commerce (girls only),<br />
East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Ludlow, North<br />
Middlesex, Northampton, Pittsfield, Quabbin,<br />
Shepherd Hill (boys only), South Hadley (boys<br />
only), Taconic, Tantasqua<br />
CENTRAL<br />
DIVISION 2<br />
Ashland (girls only), Auburn (girls only)<br />
Concord-Carlisle (boys only), Groton-Dunstable,<br />
Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough,<br />
Medfield, Medway, Milford, Nashoba, Notre<br />
Dame Academy (girls only), St. Bernard’s, St.<br />
Peter Marian (girls only) Wayland, Westborough,<br />
Whitinsville-Christian (boys only)<br />
WESTERN<br />
DIVISION 3<br />
Athol, Drury, Easthampton, Frontier, Granby<br />
(girls only), Greenfield, Hampshire, Hoosac, Lee<br />
(girls only), Mahar, Mohawk (boys only),<br />
Monument, Mt. Greylock, Narragansett, New<br />
Leadership (boys only), Palmer, Pioneer, <strong>Quaboag</strong>,<br />
Renaissance (boys only), Sabis, Southwick,<br />
Wahconah<br />
CENTRAL<br />
DIVISION 3<br />
Ashland (boys only), Auburn (boys only),<br />
Bartlett, Bellingham, Blackstone-Millville,<br />
Bromfield, Clinton, David Prouty, Dover-Sherborn,<br />
Gardner, Grafton, Greater Lowell Tech (boys only),<br />
Immaculate Heart of Mary (boys only), Leicester,<br />
Littleton (girls only), Lunenburg, Millbury, Nipmuc,<br />
Northbridge, Oakmont, Oxford, Southbridge,<br />
Sutton, Tyngsborough, Uxbridge, Worcester Tech<br />
WESTERN<br />
DIVISION 4<br />
Dean Tech, Franklin Tech, Gateway, Granby<br />
(boys only), Hampden Charter of Science (boys<br />
only), Holyoke Catholic, Hopkins, Lee (boys<br />
only), Lenox, McCann Tech, Mohawk (girls only),<br />
Monson, Monty Tech, Mt. Everett, Murdock,<br />
New Leadership (girls only), North Brookfield,<br />
North Central Charter Essentials, Pathfinder,<br />
Pioneer Valley Christian, Pioneer (girls only), St.<br />
Joseph’s, St. Mary’s, Smith Academy, Smith Voke,<br />
Turners Falls, Ware, Westfield Voke<br />
CENTRAL<br />
DIVISION 4<br />
Abby Kelley, Academy of Notre Dame (girls<br />
only), Advanced Math & Science, Ayer, Bay Path,<br />
Bethany Christian, Blackstone Tech, Claremont<br />
Academy, Douglas, Greater Lowell (girls only),<br />
Hopedale, Innovation Academy, Keefe Tech, Marian,<br />
Maynard, Millis, Nashoba Tech, New Testament<br />
(boys only), Norfolk, Parker, St. Mary’s, South<br />
Lancaster, Tahano, Tri-County, Trivium (boys only),<br />
University Park, West Boylston<br />
line of scrimmage defensively and forced Pioneers'<br />
quarterback Jason Peck into hurried throws. Utilizing<br />
an offense which has favored the no-huddle under new<br />
offensive coordinator Joe Beveredge, the Warriors<br />
dominated.<br />
Tantasqua took a <strong>13</strong>-0 lead at halftime<br />
In the second quarter, Harrington completed two<br />
touchdown passes, the first to Duncan for 32 yards.<br />
Harrington then found Jon Beaudry for the second<br />
score of the game and a <strong>13</strong>-0 lead.<br />
“Randy has come back this season very determined<br />
to play well and to lead us,” the coach said during the<br />
preseason. “He proved a lot to us last season. It was<br />
tough for him. (Last year's starter) Alex Lucas was a<br />
great player for us so Randy didn't start. But it was<br />
obvious he had the skill. Then he was injured, but<br />
Randy was a terrific teammate. He has the players'<br />
STRIKES | FROM PAGE 12<br />
Pope, Pathfinder Athletics Director Don Irzyk, who’s<br />
also a football coach, and <strong>Quaboag</strong> head coach Dave<br />
Shepherd held several meeting with the referees during<br />
the delay. The contest was almost postponed until<br />
Saturday afternoon, but the storm clouds eventually<br />
headed east.<br />
“I wanted the game to start at a reasonable time<br />
because I was afraid the players were going to tighten up<br />
on a warm night,” Pope said. “It turned out to be a perfect<br />
night to play.”<br />
It turned out to be a far from perfect night for<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong>, who lost several key players to injuries during<br />
the course of the game. One of the Cougars players, who<br />
left the game, was senior quarterback Jimmy Zalatores.<br />
He suffered an injury to his left leg following a long run<br />
at the end of the first half. He walked off the field following<br />
the game on crutches. He was replaced at quarterback<br />
by senior Victor Santiago at the start of the second<br />
half.<br />
For the first time in three years, Greg Pobieglo wasn’t<br />
calling the plays in the huddle for the Pioneers offense.<br />
He watched the game along with several other former<br />
Pathfinder football players.<br />
Senior Matthew Stafford, who had been the Pioneers<br />
junior varsity quarterback the past couple of years, was<br />
given his first start in a varsity game.<br />
“Stafford amazed me with his performance tonight,”<br />
Pope said. “He’s a smart kid and he’s been to a couple of<br />
summer football camps. He’s a very good quarterback.”<br />
The Pioneers first touchdown drive was set-up following<br />
an interception by senior Trystan Davis at the<br />
Pioneers 31-yard line.<br />
Pathfinder moved the ball down the field on a couple<br />
of long runs by senior running back Cody Hess, who<br />
rushed for a game-high 81 yards, and junior running<br />
back Michael Krzynowek, who scored four touchdowns<br />
on opening night.<br />
Stafford also completed his first varsity pass to senior<br />
tight-end Brad Lord during the drive.<br />
Following a 14-yard run by Hess, which placed the<br />
ball at the 5-yard line, senior running back Dakota<br />
Nadle scored the first of his two rushing touchdowns<br />
with 1:44 left in the opening quarter. Stafford would add<br />
the first of his three extra point attempts.<br />
The Pioneers scored three more touchdowns during<br />
the second quarter.<br />
With 7:26 left in the second quarter, Nadle made the<br />
score <strong>13</strong>-0 with a 1-yard TD run.<br />
Pathfinder got the ball back about a minute later following<br />
an interception by Krzynowek, who took over<br />
the spotlight.<br />
Krzynowek completed the six-play scoring drive,<br />
which covered 60 yards, by catching a 46-yard TD pass<br />
from Stafford.<br />
“I was very excited when I threw my first touchdown<br />
pass in a varsity game,” Stafford said. “I just threw a<br />
good pass to Mike and he did the rest.”<br />
A couple of minutes later, Krzynowek returned a<br />
punt 40 yards for another touchdown, which gave the<br />
home team a commanding 27-0 halftime lead.<br />
“Mike Krzynowek is a very gifted athlete,” Pope said.<br />
“Our special teams unit played very well tonight.”<br />
The Pioneers offense also continued to play very well<br />
at the start of the second half, as Krzynowek scored on a<br />
9-yard run up the middle making the score 33-0.<br />
Krzynowek returned another punt 54 yards for a<br />
touchdown late in the third quarter, which increased the<br />
lead to 40-0.<br />
At that point, most of the Pioneers starters were<br />
replaced by the members of the jayvee team.<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong> finally got on the scoreboard with 1:55 left<br />
in the game when senior running back Jon Janosz, who<br />
rushed for a team-high 49 yards, scored on a 21-yard<br />
run. Sophomore running back Devonte Parker scored<br />
on the two-point conversion play.<br />
The Cougars will be looking for their first win of the<br />
season when they face the Bartlett Indians at home on<br />
Friday night.<br />
On the same night, the Pioneers will be playing their<br />
first league game of the season against McCann Tech at<br />
St. Joe’s. McCann Tech, who was the league champions<br />
last year, beat Ware, 18-6, in their season opener in the<br />
rain, last Saturday afternoon.<br />
respect as a leader."<br />
Leading <strong>13</strong>-0, the Warriors' defense then played<br />
with abandon. Trevor Roberts and Nick Beaudry each<br />
had two picks for the Warriors and Jon Beaudry had<br />
another.<br />
Roberts and Nick Beaudry's respective performances<br />
were tops among all Central Mass defensive backfield<br />
players, a promising start defensively.<br />
Harrington was ranked 14th among passers.<br />
It's a new year.<br />
"We're working as a team, the players and the<br />
coaches," said Powell. "You just want to get off to a<br />
good start."
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CELEBRATE | FROM PAGE 12<br />
tiveness in soccer.<br />
The Warriors have been very competitive in the<br />
SWCL, and at times in District play. But it’s only been<br />
with the program building of <strong>Quaboag</strong> boys coach Norm<br />
St. Denis and the mentoring of second-year girls coach<br />
Joe Mooney that may make this a rivalry in soccer with<br />
the Warriors, as it is in basketball.<br />
On Monday evening, the Lady Cougars fought their<br />
way to an exciting 1-1 draw with the Warriors, a major<br />
thrust for <strong>Quaboag</strong>, said Mooney previously.<br />
“It’s one of the games we’re aiming toward,” he referred<br />
to about the Warriors. “Tantasqua is where we want to<br />
be. If we can compete with them, we’re in the mix.”<br />
The Lady Cougars lone goal was scored by Kylie<br />
Baldwin, one of the young players who have come up<br />
through the program.<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong> has returned its entire starting team from a<br />
year ago.<br />
“Our depth is better, our experience is there,” said the<br />
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“But Tantasqua has always had an idea. You could see<br />
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It doesn’t get any easier with Auburn next on the<br />
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Theft, Old Turnpike Road<br />
Medical emergency, Unitas Road<br />
Sept. 4<br />
Animal call, Gilbertville Road<br />
Theft, Oakham Road<br />
Sept. 5<br />
Abuse prevention order, McEvoy Road<br />
Sept. 6<br />
Traffi c stop, Oakham Road<br />
Traffi c stop, Barr Road<br />
Disabled motor vehicle, Hardwick Road<br />
Suspicious activity, Hardwick Road<br />
Sept. 7<br />
Theft, Barre Road<br />
Medical emergency, Worcester Road<br />
Disturbance, Mara Road<br />
Sept. 8<br />
Disturbance, Mara Road<br />
Assist Hardwick Police, Assault, Windsor Hotel<br />
Suspicious activity, McEvoy Road<br />
Assist Barre Police, Domestic dispute, Old Coldbrook<br />
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Assist Hardwick Police, Trespassing, Barre Road<br />
Suspicious activity, McEvoy Road<br />
Sept. 9<br />
Domestic dispute, Mara Road<br />
Breaking and entering, McEvoy Road<br />
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Arrest(s)<br />
August 25<br />
William F. Lydon, 29 Bliss Rd., Bellingham, MA; Age:<br />
41; Charges: (Domestic) Assault and Battery, Malicious<br />
Destruction of Property (Under $250).<br />
Aug. 31<br />
Gretchen Coman, 28 East Brookfi eld Rd., North Brookfi<br />
eld, MA; Age: 48; Charges: O.U.I. Alcohol (3rd Offense),<br />
Negligent Operation, Failure to Stay in Marked<br />
Lanes<br />
Roland Hague, 28 East Brookfi eld Rd., North Brookfi<br />
eld, MA; Age: 54; Charges: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting<br />
Arrest<br />
Monday, Aug. 27<br />
911- Medical Emergency, Ward St., transported to St.<br />
Vs<br />
Tuesday, Aug. 28<br />
Radio Medical emergency, New School Dr., transported<br />
to St. V<br />
Phone Animal call, Slab City Rd., services rendered<br />
Initiated Animal call, Hillsville Rd., services rendered<br />
911- Disturbance, Birch Hill Rd., services rendered<br />
Phone Fire Alarm, North Main St., services rendered<br />
Wednesday, Aug. 29<br />
Phone Assist citizen, Shore Rd., spoken to<br />
Initiated Animal call, Summer St., spoken to<br />
Cellular Missing person, Summer St., spoken to<br />
Initiated Complaint/MV operation, Rufos Putnam Rd.,<br />
couldn’t locate<br />
Thursday, Aug. 30<br />
Phone disturbance, Rufus Putnam Rd., couldn’t locate<br />
911- Complaint, Bullard Rd., spoken to<br />
Initiated Welfare check, Brickyard Rd., checked/secured<br />
911- Complaint, Birch Hill Rd., transferred call to C3<br />
Phone Assist citizen, Birch Hill Rd., services rendered<br />
Friday, Aug. 31<br />
Phone Animal call, New Braintree Rd., taken/referred<br />
to other A<br />
Initiated Welfare check, North Main St., spoken to<br />
911- Medical emergency, Lee Ave., transported to<br />
Harrington<br />
Cellular Vandalism, Sommer St., couldn’t locate<br />
911- Complaint, Green Rd., arrest(s) made<br />
Phone Animal call, St. John St., spoken to<br />
Saturday, Sept. 1<br />
Phone Assist citizen, Forest St., spoken to<br />
Initiated Assist citizen, Forest St., services rendered<br />
Radio Assist citizen, Bullard Rd., services rendered<br />
Phone Animal call, West Brookfi eld Rd., couldn’t locate<br />
Phone Complaint, North Main St., report taken<br />
Sunday, Sept. 2<br />
Phone Alarm, School St., services rendered<br />
Initiated Welfare check, Gilbert St., taken to family/<br />
guardian<br />
Phone Suspicious activity, The Common, unfounded<br />
911- Medical Emergency, Ayers St., transported to<br />
St. Vs<br />
911- Medical Emergency, Summit Terr., transported<br />
to St. Vs<br />
911- Fire Alarm, Elm St., Investigated<br />
Monday, Sept. 3<br />
911- Medical Emergency, Mt. Goyot St., transported<br />
to U-Mass<br />
911- Medical Emergency, Lee Ave., transported to<br />
U-Mass<br />
· 911- Suspicious Activity, North Main St.,<br />
spoken to<br />
· Phone Vandalism, Donovan Rd., spoken to<br />
Phone Alarm, Summer St., call canceled<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 4<br />
Cellular-Complaint, Donovan Rd., spoken to<br />
Phone Medical Emergency, New School Dr., transported<br />
to U-Mass<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 5<br />
Phone Missing Person, Gilbert St., services rendered<br />
Initiated Trespass Order, Grove St., services rendered<br />
911-Medical Emergency, Ward St., transported to St.<br />
Vs<br />
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Thursday, Sept. 6<br />
Initiated Medical Emergency, North Main St., transported<br />
to St. Vs<br />
Initiated Animal Call, Stoddard Pl., investigated<br />
Friday, Sept. 7<br />
Initiated Disturbance, North St., taken to family/guardian<br />
911- Hang-up Call, Gilbert St., checked and secured<br />
Initiated Assist Citizen, School St., services rendered<br />
Saturday, Sept. 8<br />
911-Medical Emergency, Chase Rd., transported to<br />
St. Vs<br />
911- MV Accident, Gilbert St., report taken<br />
Welfare Check, Willow St., checked and secured<br />
Sunday, Sept. 9<br />
Alarm, Old East Brookfi eld Rd., dispatch handled<br />
Medical Emergency, Oakham Rd., transported to St.<br />
Vs<br />
Welfare Check, Bell St., transported to Harrington<br />
Welfare Check, Green Rd., gone on arrival<br />
Brookfi eld Police Log<br />
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Arrest(s)<br />
Thursday, Sept. 6<br />
Adriana Maria Rlos, 31 Central St., West Brookfi eld,<br />
MA; Age: 18; Charges: Larceny over $250, Conspiracy<br />
Armand Gerad Valle, 687 Main St., Fiskdale, MA; Age:<br />
67; Charges: Larceny over $250, Conspiracy<br />
Monday, Sept. 3<br />
Phone Alarm, Fiskdale Rd., building checked and secured<br />
911- Medical Emergency, Second St., transported to<br />
Harrington<br />
Phone Assist Citizen, Kimball St., peace restored<br />
Radio Disturbance, Rice Corner Rd., report taken<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 4<br />
Phone Suspicious Activity, Devils Elbow Rd., spoken<br />
to<br />
Initiated Serve Summons, Fiskdale Rd., services rendered<br />
911- Medical Emergency, Second St., transported to<br />
Harrington<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 5<br />
Phone Welfare Check, Tyler St., investigated<br />
Initiated Trespass Order, Longhorn Trl., services rendered<br />
Thursday, Sept. 6<br />
Phone Medical Emergency, Mill St., transported to U-<br />
Mass<br />
911-Larceny/Theft/Shopliftting, Route 148 HWY,<br />
arrest(s) made<br />
Phone Disabled MV, Route 148 HWY, removed hazard<br />
Friday, Sept. 7<br />
Initiated Animal Call, Town Farm Rd., services rendered<br />
Saturday, Sept. 8<br />
Phone Assist Citizen, Molasses Hill Rd., spoken to<br />
Initiated Welfare Check, North Pond, spoken to<br />
Phone Disturbance, Fiskdale Rd., spoken to<br />
Sunday, Sept. 9<br />
Phone Investigation, Molasses Hill Rd., investigated<br />
Cellular Trespass, <strong>Quaboag</strong> St., spoken to<br />
East Brookfi eld Police Log<br />
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Arrest(s)<br />
August 30<br />
Jack L. Russell, 34 <strong>Quaboag</strong> St., Brookfi eld, MA; Age:<br />
44; Charges: O.U.I. alcohol 2nd, Negligent Operation,<br />
Defective Equipment<br />
Sept. 4<br />
Cory C. Bledsoe, 461 Howe St., East Brookfi eld, MA;<br />
Age: 30; Charges: Warrant<br />
Sept. 9<br />
Brian S. Blanchette, 105 Howe St., East Brookfi eld,<br />
MA; Age: 43; Charges: N/A<br />
Monday, Sept. 3<br />
Initiated Disabled MV, Shore Rd., unfounded<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 4<br />
Phone Animal Call, West Sturbridge Rd., unknown<br />
outcome<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 5<br />
911-Vandalism, West Main St., report taken<br />
Thursday, Sept. 6<br />
911- Stolen MV, Maple St., report taken<br />
Friday, Sept. 7<br />
Phone Safety Hazard, Podunk Rd., unfounded<br />
Phone Safety Hazard, Route 9 HWY, taken to another<br />
Saturday, Sept. 8<br />
Phone Alarm, West Main St., investigated<br />
Sunday, Sept. 9<br />
Phone Medical Emergency, Blaine Ave., transported<br />
to Harrington<br />
Warren Police Log<br />
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Arrest(s)<br />
Aug. 23<br />
Suspect was arrested on Pulaski St., W Warren: Brian<br />
Scott Odell, 47 Cottage St., Apt. #8., West Warren, MA;<br />
Age: 38; Offenses: Destruction of property, malicious<br />
destruction/damage/vandals, attempt to commit<br />
crime, To Wit, larceny of MV, all other offenses<br />
Aug. 29<br />
Suspect was arrested on Cottage St., W Warren: Brian<br />
Scott Odell, 47 Cottage St., Apt. #8, West Warren, MA;<br />
Age: 38; Offenses: Warrant<br />
Suspect: Gary Adlex, 355 Cronin Rd., Warren, MA;<br />
Offenses: A&B with dangerous weapon, aggravated<br />
assault<br />
Aug. 30<br />
Suspect: Joshua J Ross, 71 Hanson Rd., Charlton,<br />
MA; Age: 30; Offenses: Warrant, traffi c, town by-laws,<br />
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DARE scam reported<br />
WARREN - The police department<br />
has been getting some calls<br />
regarding a solicitation for DARE.<br />
This may be a legitimate fundraiser,<br />
however, it has no affi liation with the<br />
Warren Police Department. There is<br />
currently no DARE program being<br />
misc. The location was 224 Knox Trail Rd., Warren<br />
Sept. 3<br />
Suspect was arrested near Spencer Auto, Main St.:<br />
David Alan Schoenmann, 6 Woodland Rd., Wilbraham;<br />
Age: 33; Offenses: License Suspended, OP MV with,<br />
traffi c, town by-laws, misc. speeding, traffi c, town bylaws,<br />
misc. Warrant<br />
Suspect : Douglas E Fox, 11 Canada Ln., Apt. #B, West<br />
Warren; Age: 46; Offenses: A&B, simple assault<br />
Sept. 5<br />
Suspect was arrested in parking lot of Xtra Mart, <strong>13</strong>00<br />
Main St., Warren: Dianne E Cantwell, 66B Pleasant St.,<br />
Ware; Age: 42; Offenses: OUI liquor, 2nd offense, driving<br />
under the infl uence, negligent operation of MV,<br />
traffi c, town by-laws, misc. right lane, fail drive in,<br />
traffi c, town by-laws, misc. drug, possess Class D,<br />
drug/narcotic violations<br />
Thursday, Aug. 30<br />
Initiated MV stop, south of the highway dept., Brimfi<br />
eld Rd., verbal warning<br />
Initiated Assist other police dept., Knox Trail Rd., removed<br />
to hospital<br />
Walk-In Suspicious activity, Nelson St., investigated<br />
Phone Harassment, Main St. Apt., advised contact Pol.<br />
If Rep<br />
Phone Disturbance family, Crescent St. Apt., peace<br />
restored<br />
Cellular Larceny, Main St. Apt., investigated<br />
Friday, Aug. 31<br />
911—Assault (ongoing), North St., investigated<br />
Initiated MV stop, near lights-Main St., citation issued<br />
civil<br />
Walk-In PD, Animal complaint, referred to other<br />
agency<br />
Phone Animal Complaint, Pine St., referred to other<br />
agency<br />
Phone Disturbance family, Maple St., peace restored<br />
Saturday, Sept. 1<br />
911—911 Hang-Up call/abandoned, Main St. Apt.,<br />
peace restored<br />
Initiated MV stop, east of lights-Main St., citation issued<br />
warning<br />
Phone Disturbance general, O’Neil Rd., peace restored<br />
Public Hearing<br />
On Tuesday, <strong>September</strong><br />
18, <strong>2012</strong> at 7:30 P.M. in<br />
the Banquet Room at the<br />
Brookfield Town Hall, 6<br />
Cen tral Street, Brookfield,<br />
MA, the Brookfield Board<br />
of Selectmen will hold a<br />
public hearing to discuss<br />
the Town’s Community Development<br />
Strategy (CDS).<br />
The strategy identifies<br />
the Town’s community devel<br />
opment priorities and is<br />
used as a supportive document<br />
in seeking funds for<br />
Community Development<br />
Block Grants through the<br />
Massachusetts Department<br />
of Housing and Community<br />
Development. Priorities<br />
NOTICE<br />
ERRORS: Each advertiser<br />
is requested to check<br />
their advertisement the<br />
first time it appears.<br />
This paper will not be<br />
responsible for more<br />
than one corrected insertion,<br />
nor will be liable<br />
for any error in<br />
an advertisement to a<br />
greater extent than the<br />
cost of the space occupied<br />
by the item in the<br />
advertisement.<br />
run in our schools. The caller identifi<br />
es himself as Bill Johnson and<br />
the phone number 4<strong>13</strong>-961-9160 is<br />
showing up as the caller ID. Police<br />
were told that when “Bill Johnson”<br />
was pressed for information by a<br />
town resident, he hung up on them.<br />
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Sunday, Sept. 2<br />
911—Disturbance noise, Pine St., investigated<br />
Initiated Illegal dumping, Gilbert Rd., referred to other<br />
agency<br />
911—911 Hang-Up call/abandoned, Winthrop Ter.,<br />
investigated<br />
Initiated MV stop, Main St. + Gilbert Rd., citation issued<br />
warning<br />
911—Disturbance noise, Presidential Circle, investigated<br />
Monday, Sept. 3<br />
Radio MV stop, near Spencer Auto-Main St., arrest 17<br />
and over male<br />
Phone Assault (ongoing), Canada Ln., arrest 17 and<br />
over male<br />
911—Medical Emergency, Summer St. Apt., removed<br />
to hospital<br />
911—Medical Emergency, Brimfi eld Rd., Apt., removed<br />
to hospital<br />
911—Medical Emergency, Old West Warren Rd., removed<br />
to hospital<br />
Phone Disturbance family, W Brookfi eld Rd., services<br />
rendered<br />
911— Disturbance Family, Brimfi eld Rd., services<br />
rendered<br />
Phone Assault & Battery (past), Brimfi eld Rd., services<br />
rendered<br />
Phone Annoying phone calls, Main St., services rendered<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 4<br />
911— Disturbance Noise, Maple St., peace restored<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 5<br />
Initiated MV stop, in front of Spencer’s-Main St., citation<br />
issued civil<br />
Initiated MV stop, in parking lot of Xtra Mart-Main St.,<br />
arrest 17 and over male<br />
911—Medical Emergency, above garage apt. Old<br />
West Warren Rd., removed to hospital<br />
911—Medical Emergency, Bay Path Rd., removed to<br />
hospital<br />
Thursday, Sept. 6<br />
911—Medical Emergency, Winthrop Terrace, Apt., removed<br />
to hospital<br />
- legal notice -<br />
in clude housing rehabilitation,<br />
public infrastructure,<br />
social service projects,<br />
planning activities, and economic<br />
development initiatives.<br />
The strategy also considers<br />
target areas for grant<br />
assistance and prioritizes<br />
specific projects for which<br />
funding may be sought.<br />
Presently, the town has an<br />
allowable town-wide designated<br />
target area. How ever,<br />
the town intends to focus<br />
on high density areas and<br />
areas where older housing<br />
and infrastructure exists.<br />
The Town of Brookfield<br />
is also concerned with<br />
regional activities that are<br />
eligible through the block<br />
grant program. Joint ventures<br />
in the areas of housing,<br />
social services and<br />
other shared services will<br />
continue to be explored.<br />
All interested persons<br />
are invited to attend and are<br />
encouraged to provide input<br />
on the Community Development<br />
Strategy. For information<br />
about the meeting,<br />
please call the Adminis trative<br />
Assistant at (508) 867-<br />
2930 x 10.<br />
The proposed CDS is<br />
available on the Town’s<br />
web site at www.brookfieldma.us<br />
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or Cash Offer!! All Gold and<br />
Silver Items to include; jewelry,<br />
costume and estate pcs., wrist/<br />
pocket watches, class ring, etc.,<br />
broken or not. Silverware sets,<br />
trays, trophies, etc., Coins of all<br />
sorts, Proof sets, Silver dollars<br />
and other coinage collections! All<br />
types of Old Advertising Signs,<br />
Military items to include Daggers,<br />
Swords, Bayonets, guns, medals,<br />
uniforms, etc. Old toys, train sets,<br />
dolls, metal trucks, old games,<br />
model car kits from the ‘60s, old<br />
bicycles, motorcycles, pedal<br />
cars, Matchbox, action figures,<br />
Pre-1970’s Baseball cards, comic<br />
books, etc.! Old picture frames,<br />
prints and oil paintings, old<br />
fishing equipment, lures, tackle<br />
boxes! Post Card albums, old<br />
coke machines, pinball, juke<br />
boxes, slot machines, musical<br />
instruments, guitars of all types,<br />
banjos, horns, accordions, etc.<br />
Old cameras, microscopes,<br />
telescopes, etc. This is a general<br />
list of some items that can be<br />
worth Real Money. Just like on<br />
T.V. We buy all things seen on<br />
“Pickers” and the “Pawn Shop”<br />
shows!! Call or Bring your items<br />
in to our 4,500 square foot store!!<br />
64 Main Street., Monson (“The<br />
Old Bowling Alley”) We are your<br />
Estate Specialists!! Over 30 yrs.<br />
in the Antique Business! Prompt<br />
Courteous Service! Open Daily<br />
10:00- 5:00 Sun. 12:00- 5:00<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)267-3729.<br />
Services<br />
*****<br />
A CALL WE HAUL<br />
Fast Junk Removal<br />
WE TAKE IT ALL<br />
LOAD IT ALL<br />
Lowest Rates<br />
Closings, Free Estimates, Attics<br />
Cleanouts, Appl, Bsmnts.<br />
Expert demo services<br />
10% disc. All Major CC's accepted<br />
CALL NOW - 1-800-414-0239<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)283-5030<br />
WWW.ACALLWEHAUL.COM<br />
AFFORDABLE REMOVAL SERV-<br />
ICES, junk removal, odd jobs<br />
including yard clean-up, pressurewashing<br />
& curb appeal projects.<br />
Free estimates. (4<strong>13</strong>)627-8717.<br />
Services<br />
***A B HAULING AND<br />
REMOVAL SERVICE***<br />
Cellars, attics, garages cleaned,<br />
yard debris. Barns, sheds,<br />
demolished. Swimming pools<br />
removed. 20 yd. container, truck<br />
available. Cheaper than dumpster<br />
fees and we do all work. Lowest<br />
rates. (4<strong>13</strong>)267-3353, cell<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)222-8868.<br />
***A A CALL – HAUL IT ALL***<br />
Cheaper than a dumpster. I do all<br />
the work, cleanouts, attics, cellars,<br />
barns, garages and appliance<br />
removal. 10% discount with this<br />
ad. Free Est. (4<strong>13</strong>)596-7286,<br />
(866)517-4285.<br />
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE<br />
property maintenance. Painting,<br />
roofing, gutters, siding, porches,<br />
remodeling, decks, pressure<br />
washing, yard clean-ups,<br />
masonry. We do all types of work.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)355-0643.<br />
A and D<br />
Hauling<br />
A AND D HAULING. Affordable,<br />
Dependable Removal at its best!<br />
Real Estate closings our specialty.<br />
Will clean homes, attics, cellars<br />
and barns. *Demo work and metal<br />
removal at discounted rates. 10%<br />
discount with ad. Free estimates.<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-477-02<strong>13</strong> (business)<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-575-7961 (cell)<br />
ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY SERV-<br />
ICES C.S.I.A. Certified and<br />
Insured. Sweeping chimneys year<br />
round. Thank you. 4<strong>13</strong>-967-8002.<br />
ACE CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Cleanings,<br />
inspections, repairs, caps,<br />
liners, waterproofing, rebuilds.<br />
Gutterbrush Installations. Local<br />
family owned since 1986. HIC<br />
#118355. Fully insured. (4<strong>13</strong>)547-<br />
8500.<br />
AFFORDABLE POOL OPEN-<br />
INGS/ CLOSINGS, liner changes<br />
and weekly maintenance for<br />
above and inground swimming<br />
pools. Free estimates. Please call<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)250-3776<br />
Jackie B.<br />
Please contact<br />
BRONZE STAR SERVICES, LLC<br />
bobcat work, retaining walls,<br />
patios, Fall clean-up, loaming,<br />
seeding. WEEKLY lawncare<br />
services. Insured. Call Fran<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)575-7573.<br />
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &<br />
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &<br />
splint - Classroom instructor, 20 +<br />
years experience. Call Walt at<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)267-9680 for estimate.<br />
CHIMNEY SERVICES: CLEAN-<br />
INGS, caps, dampers, repairs<br />
including masonry and liners. The<br />
best for less!!! Worcester to<br />
Pittsfield. 508-245-1501, 4<strong>13</strong>-650-<br />
0126<br />
Colonial Carpentry Innovations, Inc.<br />
Design & Build Team<br />
“New World Technology with Old World Quality”<br />
www.colonialinnovation.com<br />
Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions<br />
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes<br />
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship<br />
Bob (4<strong>13</strong>) 374-6175<br />
lic. & ins. or Jen (4<strong>13</strong>) 244-5112<br />
DRIVEWAYS, OIL AND stone,<br />
durable but inexpensive. Choice of<br />
colors, also driveway repair and<br />
trucking available. Fill/ Loam/<br />
Gravel. Call J. Fillion Liquid<br />
Asphalt (4<strong>13</strong>)668-6192.<br />
Services<br />
D.W. PROFESSIONAL PAINT-<br />
ING, carpentry, roofing, siding,<br />
masonry, power washing decks,<br />
homes, etc. Cleanout’s, garages,<br />
cellars, attics. (4<strong>13</strong>)283-6826 PM,<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)348-4606 AM. Fully insured.<br />
DRYWALL AND CEILINGS,<br />
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.<br />
Taping & complete finishing. All<br />
ceiling textures. Fully insured.<br />
Jason at Great Walls.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)563-0487<br />
DRYWALL DRYWALL AND only<br />
drywall. Complete professional<br />
drywall service. 27 years in<br />
business. Additions to developments,<br />
fully insured. Finished<br />
basements our speciality. Call<br />
Randy 4<strong>13</strong>-267-9876.<br />
EXPERT SCREEN REPAIRS,<br />
Patio sliders, doors, windows.<br />
Existing screens custom duplicated.<br />
Glass repairs, Plexiglas,<br />
insulated glass. Replacement<br />
parts. Awnings, canopies,<br />
windows, doors. Gary (4<strong>13</strong>)566-<br />
3095.<br />
FREE METAL PICKUP appliances,<br />
tractors, furnaces, a/c,<br />
swingsets, lawnmowers, water<br />
heaters, washers, dryers, wood<br />
stoves. Will pay for cars. Junk &<br />
rubbish removed for a fee.<br />
(508)867-2564.<br />
FREE METAL PICKUP Washers,<br />
dryers, all appliances, lawnmowers,<br />
motorcycles, car parts,<br />
gas grills, old car batteries, any<br />
metal. Cars- we pay $. If you got<br />
junk call Pete or Ruth (4<strong>13</strong>)283-<br />
6006.<br />
HOME THEATER, AV Tech.<br />
(Cert. ISF/HAA). The only Cert.<br />
Installers in this area. Put in<br />
theater for you or install a Plasma<br />
the right way. Sales, service. 4<strong>13</strong>-<br />
374-8000, 4<strong>13</strong>-374-8300.<br />
www.a-v-tech.com<br />
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222<br />
Products That Assist<br />
ELDERLY and DISABLED<br />
Satisfy Your Needs<br />
IMPROVE YOUR COMFORT<br />
IMPROVE YOUR LIFE<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)668-5299<br />
Local drum set instructor<br />
accepting new students<br />
Working professional drum kit and<br />
snare drum instructor with more<br />
than 30 years of performance<br />
experience seeks additional<br />
beginner and intermediate level<br />
students living near Ware,<br />
Tantasqua, David Prouty and<br />
<strong>Quaboag</strong> school regions. Rates<br />
are very reasonable at $30 for a<br />
45-minute lesson. Lesson fees<br />
include costs for all charts, CDs<br />
and handouts, learning and<br />
improving how to sight-read notes,<br />
four-way limb control, dynamics,<br />
rudiments, and using your own<br />
ears with my play-along tracks for<br />
interpretive playing and soloing in<br />
jazz, rock, blues, and funk styles.<br />
Willing to travel to student’s home<br />
to offer weekly or twice monthly<br />
lessons in the evening or on the<br />
weekends. Professional school<br />
band director references, current<br />
student list, and full CORI check<br />
available upon request. Call 508-<br />
867-5985 for more details.<br />
MAKE A FREE WEBSITE!<br />
Add Affiliates to your Website!<br />
Just shop online without<br />
all the Hassles!<br />
www.AffiliatesQuickLinks.com<br />
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25<br />
years experience. Free estimates.<br />
References. Lic #086220. Please<br />
call Kevin 978-355-6864.<br />
PLUMBING JOBS DONE by fast<br />
and accurate master plumber.<br />
Small jobs welcome. Cheap hourly<br />
rate. LC9070 Paul 4<strong>13</strong>-323-5897.
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QUALITY FOUNDATIONS<br />
EXCAVATION,<br />
poured concrete, foundations,<br />
floors, retaining walls.<br />
Free estimates.<br />
Fully licensed and insured.<br />
Paul T. Fox<br />
(508)353-9341, (508)248-7864,<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)967-8200<br />
EXCAVATING<br />
•Site work<br />
•Septic<br />
•Demo<br />
•Sewer<br />
•Drainage<br />
Trees/ Stumps<br />
•Grading<br />
•Lawn Renovations<br />
“For All Your<br />
Earth Moving Needs”<br />
Free Estimates & Fully Insured<br />
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4<strong>13</strong>-244-7037<br />
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PURCHASE (any condition) horse<br />
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,<br />
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s<br />
buggies, driveable or lawn<br />
ornaments. Some furniture and<br />
other restoration services<br />
available. Reasonable prices.<br />
Quality workmanship. Call<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)2<strong>13</strong>-0373 or (4<strong>13</strong>)277-5404<br />
for estimate and information.<br />
Demers & Sons<br />
401 Mill Valley Road<br />
Rte. 181 (across from<br />
Mill Valley Golf Course)<br />
Belchertown<br />
Child Services<br />
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone<br />
advertising caring of children must<br />
list a license number to do so if<br />
they offer this service in their own<br />
home.<br />
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4<strong>13</strong>-531-9393<br />
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OFFICE<br />
CLEANING<br />
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Roger M. Driscoll<br />
Owner<br />
Fully Insured<br />
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Send to Turley Publications, 24 Water St., Palmer MA 01069.<br />
Must include check.<br />
Or call 4<strong>13</strong>-283-7084 to place your ad.<br />
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Computer Services<br />
COMPUTER WIZ<br />
For all your computing needs.<br />
Trouble shooting, virus<br />
removal, PC Tune up,<br />
Laptop Repair.<br />
Free Diagnostics.<br />
1605 N Main St., Palmer MA<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)283-7500.<br />
Electrician<br />
DEPENDABLE ELECTRICIAN,<br />
FRIENDLY service, installs<br />
deicing cables. Free estimates.<br />
Fully insured. Scott Winters<br />
electrician Lic. #<strong>13</strong>514-B Call<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)244-7096.<br />
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.<br />
PROMPT, efficient, reasonable.<br />
Obligation–free estimates. Senior<br />
discounts. Will beat anyone’s<br />
price. Fully insured. Local. Walter<br />
Paul Partyka Lic.#11294B.<br />
c#(4<strong>13</strong>)455-7353,<br />
h#(4<strong>13</strong>)532-0503<br />
SERVICE CHANGES, ADDI-<br />
TIONS, Pools, Hot tubs,<br />
Generators, Outdoor lighting,<br />
Service with a smile. Lic, Fully<br />
insured, Senior Discounts Michael<br />
Champagne Electrician<br />
9140<br />
4<strong>13</strong> 210-<br />
Excavating<br />
A&M EXCAVATING SEPTICS -<br />
drainage - stump removal - water<br />
lines - and more.(4<strong>13</strong>)949-1903,<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)967-9897<br />
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Heating & Air Cond.<br />
DON'T GET LEFT in the cold.<br />
Seasonal oil burner cleaning and<br />
tune-ups, full service and repairs<br />
Piotte's Plumbing and Heating lic<br />
#15595-m. Ins. 4<strong>13</strong>-893-9458<br />
HEATING AND AIR conditioning-<br />
Furnaces, oil tanks, duct work,<br />
humidifiers, cleanings, tune-ups<br />
and new construction. Free<br />
estimates. Palmer Heating<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)283-7149<br />
Home Improvement<br />
20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE!<br />
Complete carpentry, drywall and<br />
painting services. For all your<br />
home improvement needs.<br />
Kitchens, baths, finished<br />
basements and more!<br />
Joe’s GC-License #CS093368.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>) 219-6951.<br />
C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1<br />
Call for all your needs. Windows,<br />
siding, roofs, additions, decks,<br />
baths, hardwood floors, painting.<br />
All work 100% guaranteed.<br />
Licensed and insured. Call Bob<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)596-8807 Cell (860)301-8283<br />
CS Lic. #97110, HIC Lic #162905<br />
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION<br />
Kitchen, bath, foyers. Free estimates,<br />
references. Lic #086220.<br />
Please call Kevin (978)355-6864.<br />
J.C. CONSTRUCTION QUALITY<br />
craftsmanship in all phases of<br />
construction. Remodeling, Additions,<br />
Garages. Decks. Also call<br />
for your roofing and siding needs.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)314-1011 Lic#160301<br />
OSHA Certified.<br />
justincoyer@yahoo.com<br />
Quabbin Village Hills<br />
Circulation: 50,500<br />
Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or the Suburban<br />
Residential ZONE for $24.00 for 20 words plus<br />
50¢ for additional words. Add $5 for a second ZONE.<br />
First ZONE base price<br />
Add a second ZONE<br />
Subtotal<br />
x Number of Weeks<br />
TOTAL enclosed<br />
Suburban Residential<br />
Circulation: 59,000<br />
+ $ 5 00<br />
Did you remember to check your zone?<br />
Home Improvement<br />
DESIGN/BUILD/REMODEL.<br />
CHAGNON BUILDING &<br />
REMODELING LLC PROVIDES<br />
QUALITY CONSTRUCTION<br />
WITH COMPETIVE PRICING<br />
SINCE 1992. ADDITIONS,<br />
DECKS, KITCHENS, BATHS,<br />
GARAGES, NEW HOMES,<br />
METAL ROOFING.<br />
CHALLENGING PROJECTS ARE<br />
OUR SPECIALTY. ALL WORK<br />
WARRANTIED.<br />
BBB RATES US A+<br />
(MA LIC# 060175; HIC# 112751)<br />
WWW.CHAGNON-BR.COM OR<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-259-6785.<br />
JAMES ILES HOME Improvement.<br />
Specializing in carpet,<br />
tile, wood & interior/exterior<br />
painting. Free estimate. Fully<br />
insured 4<strong>13</strong>-433-1824<br />
MARTIN MURPHY CARPENTRY<br />
Complete Home Improvement -<br />
additions, garages, Sheds, siding,<br />
windows, kitchens/baths, finished<br />
basements, and repair work call<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-967-9897- license / registered<br />
/ insured- cell 4<strong>13</strong>-949-1901<br />
REASONABLE RATES, DRY-<br />
WALL, Sheetrock, Taping, Textures,<br />
Knock downs, general<br />
renovations, repairs, painting, tile.<br />
Insured. Free estimates. 4<strong>13</strong>-427-<br />
4662. Ma Reg #274556DA<br />
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House Cleaning<br />
GENERAL HOUSE CLEANING<br />
FOR APARTMENT OR HOME.<br />
WEEKLY, MONTHLY OR AS<br />
NEEDED. EXPERIENCED &<br />
DEPENDABLE. PALMER,<br />
MONSON & WARE AREA. CALL<br />
MARIE (4<strong>13</strong>)289-6124.<br />
TWO BROKE GIRLS looking for<br />
work cleaning your home or office.<br />
Weekly, biweekly or monthly. Also<br />
commercial cleaning. Reasonable<br />
rates. Fifteen years experience.<br />
Call Ruthie or Laura (4<strong>13</strong>)283-<br />
6006.<br />
Instruction<br />
DON'T BE A STARVING<br />
ARTIST - learn how to teach<br />
painting with this special<br />
method to people of all ages<br />
and abilities and have your own<br />
business with a stable income.<br />
Fill the need for more art in<br />
healthcare facilities. Check it<br />
out at:<br />
www.artis4every1.com or call<br />
(508)882-3947<br />
GC/BUILDER’S LICENSE<br />
COURSE * * Register by Sept.<br />
21st. Class begins Sept. 24-27 for<br />
Ludlow, Worcester, Pittsfield,<br />
Northampton, Greenfield * *<br />
Call CCI 1-888-833-5207 or<br />
www.statecertification.com<br />
TRUCK DRIVERS<br />
NEEDED<br />
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS<br />
Chicopee, Ma (4<strong>13</strong>)592-1500<br />
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER<br />
SCHOOL<br />
Unitedcdl.com<br />
Landscaping<br />
**ALL SPRING, SUMMER,<br />
FALL** Specializing in shrub and<br />
tree trimming, (2011 storm repair<br />
and removal, arborvitae/<br />
hemlocks) grass cutting,<br />
landscape design, Spring and Fall<br />
cleanups and removal. Mulch,<br />
stone, loam deliveries, also small<br />
loader and backhoe service,<br />
snowplowing. Professional and<br />
fully insured. Please call Bob<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)538-7954, (4<strong>13</strong>)537-5789.<br />
*A-1 RICK BERGERON LAWN*<br />
CARE<br />
Fall Clean-ups<br />
Overseeding<br />
Mowing & Landscaping<br />
Loader and Backhoe<br />
Trucking<br />
Wood Chipping<br />
Over 25 yrs. in business<br />
All Calls Returned<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-283-3192<br />
A PERFECT LAWN<br />
spring and fall clean ups<br />
weekly/ bi-weekly mowing<br />
seasonal contracts<br />
new installs, over seeding<br />
mulching, tree cutting & pruning<br />
heavy equipment, hardscaping<br />
drainage problems<br />
we do the work so you can enjoy<br />
your yard<br />
free estimates<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-283-lawn(5296)<br />
A+ ROZELL’S LANDSCAPING &<br />
TREE SERVICE<br />
Brush & Tree Removal<br />
Weekly mowing<br />
Lawn Installation<br />
Shrub Trimming<br />
Mulching and Stone<br />
Free estimates.<br />
Fully Insured.<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-636-5957<br />
rozellslandscaping@gmail.com<br />
A1 QUALITY LOAM $18/ YARD<br />
delivered locally, 18 yard<br />
minimum. Call for pricing on lesser<br />
amounts (4<strong>13</strong>)289-2026.<br />
ACM. HYDROSEEDING, LOAM,<br />
bobcat, fieldstone walls, retaining<br />
wall systems, pavers, trex decks,<br />
mulch and plantings. Waterfalls<br />
and ponds. ACMBUILDING.COM<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)348-9826.<br />
AERATION LAWN OVERSEED-<br />
ING Now’s the time to repair<br />
damage from summers drought,<br />
Fertilizing, Liming, Fall Cleanups,<br />
Mowing, Pruning, Plantings. 4<strong>13</strong>-<br />
967-6751<br />
Landscaping<br />
HYDROSEEDING AND LAND-<br />
SCAPE Construction. Retaining<br />
walls, walkways, patios, erosion<br />
control, skid steer work, fencing,<br />
plantings, loam, trenching, etc.<br />
Free estimates. Medeiros.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)267-4050.<br />
TRACTOR FOR HIRE<br />
•Backhoe/ loader<br />
•Brushhogging and field mowing<br />
•Specializing in medium and small<br />
jobs<br />
•Low hourly rates- 7 days per<br />
week<br />
SCREENED LOAM<br />
•Special- Delivered and Spread<br />
$28/yd (15 yd minimum)<br />
Delivery only- call for price<br />
•Volume discounts<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)530-0256<br />
Lawn & Garden<br />
*COMPOSTED LOAM* 3/8<br />
screened, $22/yd. deliv., 10 yd<br />
min.; 3/4 screened $20/yd. deliv,<br />
15 yd. min. No additives, fillers or<br />
by products. Local deliv. to<br />
Oakham and surrounding towns<br />
only. Oakham = $2/yd. discount.<br />
Eliott Starbard 508-882-0140.<br />
10% SENIOR DISCOUNT Brush,<br />
small tree removal, Spring<br />
cleaning, mowing, organic &<br />
chemical fertilizing. No mess left<br />
behind. Free estimates. Call Chad<br />
(508)769-8242.<br />
ROTOTILLER FOR HIRE $25<br />
minimum fee + 20¢ a square ft. No<br />
job too small. Local areaweekends<br />
only. Call Bill (4<strong>13</strong>)221-<br />
0421.<br />
Pools<br />
ABC POOL & SPA A+ Rated BBB<br />
Member. License #150679.<br />
Closings, leak detection, pool<br />
removals. Mark Kirk owner<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)531-4192.<br />
AFFORDABLE POOL CLOS-<br />
INGS, cover pumping, tear downs,<br />
filter repair, new/used filters,<br />
motors, weekly vacs, chemicals.<br />
Call to schedule LaRue (4<strong>13</strong>)583-<br />
7890 (4<strong>13</strong>)289-0164, (4<strong>13</strong>)386-<br />
8557<br />
Legal Services<br />
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Are your debts overwhelming?<br />
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A federally approved “debt relief<br />
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Attorney Carrie Naatz, West<br />
Springfield, 4<strong>13</strong>-336-8300.<br />
Masonry<br />
STONEMASON SPECIALIZING<br />
IN dry stone walls, walkways,<br />
seating areas. 35 years<br />
experience Europe/ USA. Member<br />
of Stone Foundation Organization.<br />
kjfkam@yahoo.com;<br />
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Kenn Kaminski (4<strong>13</strong>)572-6808.<br />
Painting<br />
KEEP IT PAINTING– Klems<br />
excellent exterior painting.<br />
Interiors too. Specializing in all<br />
aspects of quality painting and<br />
staining. 25 years experience.<br />
Free consultation. Steve (4<strong>13</strong>)477-<br />
8217<br />
ROBINSON TREE SERVICE LLC<br />
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE<br />
Lawn Care • Plowing • Sanding<br />
Aerial Tree Pruning & Removal<br />
Local Reliable & Professional Tree Service<br />
Free Estimates & Insured<br />
(508) 641-5249 Keith Robinson<br />
Painting<br />
ALBEE AND SONS PAINTING<br />
has been in Business for<br />
Over 40 Years. We Offer<br />
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Ceilings, Sheetrock,<br />
Power Washing, Wallpaper<br />
Removal, and Minor Carpentry<br />
Please Call<br />
Brian (4<strong>13</strong>) 363-2897<br />
or John (4<strong>13</strong>) 3<strong>13</strong>-6262<br />
for Your Free Estimate Today<br />
FORBES & SONS PAINTING &<br />
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drywall repair, pressurewashing.<br />
Free estimates, references,<br />
insured. Reduced pricing. Since<br />
1985. Owner operated. Visit the<br />
Yellowbook directory. (4<strong>13</strong>)887-<br />
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Roofing<br />
ALL TYPES OF ROOFING,<br />
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Builders (4<strong>13</strong>)626-5296. Complete<br />
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Fully licensed and insured. MA CS<br />
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SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25<br />
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residential. Insured. Shingles,<br />
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,<br />
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency<br />
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(4<strong>13</strong>)348-9568.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)536-3279,<br />
Tree Work<br />
A A A1 - JAY’S TREE SERVICE,<br />
affordable prices, tree removal,<br />
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stump grinding. We’re insured for<br />
your protection. Don’t be fooled,<br />
ask to see a policy, free estimates.<br />
Mon.-Sun. Call Jay. 4<strong>13</strong>-283-<br />
6374.<br />
AFFORDABLE STUMP GRIND-<br />
ING. Fast, dependable service.<br />
Free estimates. Fully insured. Call<br />
Joe Sablack. 1-4<strong>13</strong>-436-9821 Cell<br />
1-4<strong>13</strong>-537-7994<br />
KEN’S TREE SERVICE AND<br />
LAND CLEARING. We also do<br />
Landscaping/ stonework. Fully<br />
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available. (4<strong>13</strong>)436-7262,<br />
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STUMP GRINDING<br />
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BEAVER STUMP GRINDING<br />
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Tornado Damage<br />
Discounts<br />
Pets<br />
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET<br />
OWNER - Financially needy? Call<br />
for assistance to spay/neuter your<br />
cat/dog. 4<strong>13</strong>-565-5383.<br />
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR<br />
ANIMALS.<br />
q a u t robinsontreeservice@yahoo.com<br />
Pets<br />
RETIRED RACING<br />
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE<br />
FOR ADOPTION<br />
spayed/neutered, wormed,<br />
shots, heartworm checked,<br />
teeth cleaned<br />
Greyhound Options Inc.<br />
Cody – 2 y.o. brindle male, quiet,<br />
likes people, good companion,<br />
seems to be cat safe<br />
Mikey – 2 y.o. brindle male, smart,<br />
does stairs, not sure about cats<br />
Minnie – white/red female, 3 1/2<br />
y.o., gets along well with<br />
everyone, easy to please, does<br />
not seem to be cat safe<br />
Shep – 4 1/2 y.o. black male,<br />
lively, playful, fun-loving, does not<br />
seem cat safe<br />
Sparky – black male, 4 y.o., lively,<br />
fun-loving, loves toys, seems to be<br />
cat workable<br />
Truman – 3 y.o. brindle male,<br />
lovable, easy to please, fast<br />
learner, sits for treats, seems to be<br />
cat safe<br />
Call Mary (4<strong>13</strong>)566-3129 or Claire<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)967-9088.<br />
www.greyhoundoptions.org<br />
Horse Boarding<br />
COMPLETE HORSE CARE over<br />
50 stalls, trails, indoor pasture.<br />
Over 50 years caring for horses,<br />
two Paints for sale. On farm<br />
leasing 4<strong>13</strong>-262-1079<br />
Help Wanted<br />
3 PEOPLE NEEDED to assist<br />
manager for busy office in Palmer.<br />
Must be able to multi-task. Our<br />
company is expanding two<br />
divisions and looking for highly<br />
motivated individuals. Call us<br />
today at 978-343-3043.<br />
AVON Up to 50% profit. 1-800-<br />
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GENERAL OFFICE HELP/CUST-<br />
OMER Service Rep - References<br />
Required. Send/Fax Resume<br />
w/references to: Kszepka<br />
Insurance PO Box 147 Three<br />
Rivers MA 01080. Fax 4<strong>13</strong>-283-<br />
6717<br />
INSURANCE AGENCY SEEKING<br />
a full-time Commercial Lines<br />
Customer Service Rep.<br />
Experience desired. Good<br />
benefits. E-mail:<br />
HCINSA@GMAIL.com<br />
MANUFACTURING/<br />
WAREHOUSE POSITIONS-<br />
$9.75 – $12<br />
Would you like to start working<br />
tomorrow? Many positions and all<br />
shifts available with our customer<br />
Yankee Candle. Apply online at<br />
www.unitedpersonnel.com and<br />
call our offices for next steps at<br />
527.7445. EOE/AA<br />
MBO FOLDER OPERATOR<br />
and/or McCain Stitcher Operator.<br />
5 years experience. 1st shift.<br />
Overtime required. Salary open.<br />
Reply to alavoie@bassette.com.<br />
SEAMSTRESS WITH EXPERI-<br />
ENCE, part time. Call for<br />
appointment (4<strong>13</strong>)967-9275.<br />
Help Wanted<br />
RIDE WANTED THREE Rivers to<br />
WalMart 7-4 PM Saturday/<br />
Sunday, 2-11 PM Tuesday/ Weds.<br />
Will pay. Call (4<strong>13</strong>)283-3490.<br />
THE REWARDS ARE ENDLESSbecome<br />
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THE TOWN OF Ware is seeking<br />
applicants for the position of<br />
Customer Service Assistant in the<br />
Tax Collector Office. This position<br />
reports directly to the Assistant<br />
Tax Collector, and is under the<br />
general supervision of the Tax<br />
Collector, and is responsible for<br />
collecting current and delinquent<br />
tax revenues, consistent with<br />
policies and procedures and<br />
applicable laws and statutory<br />
responsibilities of tax collection.<br />
The Customer Service Assistant<br />
duties focus on customer service,<br />
collection of taxes over-thecounter,<br />
mail processing, and<br />
answering tax related questions by<br />
phone, mail, email and in the<br />
office. Other duties include data<br />
entry, daily reconciliations,<br />
preparing reports, letters and other<br />
office related functions. 19 hours<br />
per week. The ideal candidate will<br />
have a high level of customer<br />
service skills, excellent verbal and<br />
written communication skills, and<br />
proficient with numbers. The<br />
position requires a high school<br />
diploma or its equivalency<br />
(associates degree preferred).<br />
The candidate shall have at least<br />
three years of office experience;<br />
ideally experience in a municipal<br />
or financial office setting and in<br />
dealing with the public is<br />
preferred, or any equivalent<br />
combination of education and<br />
experience.<br />
Background investigation and preemployment<br />
physical. Equal<br />
opportunity employer. Position will<br />
remain open until filled. Submit a<br />
cover letter, application, and<br />
resume with at least three<br />
references to: Office of the Town<br />
Manager; 126 Main Street; Ware,<br />
MA 01082. Applications and a full<br />
job description are on-line at<br />
www.townofware.com. Review of<br />
applications will begin on<br />
<strong>September</strong> 24, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
WARE CEMETERY COMMIS-<br />
SION PT Seasonal Help, 19<br />
hrs/wk (10-8-12 thru 11-22-12).<br />
Valid MA Driver’s License<br />
required. Landscaping experience<br />
a plus. Applications available at<br />
Ware Town Hall, 126 Main Street<br />
and Ware Cemetery Office, 99<br />
Pleasant Street during normal<br />
business hours.<br />
WARE- HANDYMAN, PART-<br />
TIME (4<strong>13</strong>)967-6161.<br />
Drivers<br />
DRIVER CLASS A OTR<br />
drivers needed with 2 yrs min exp,<br />
full benefits, home most wkends,<br />
dedicated runs, good pay/miles.<br />
Email resume:<br />
sgardini@sulco.com, Fax: 4<strong>13</strong>-<br />
739-3452 or call 4<strong>13</strong>-355-5558.<br />
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER<br />
61 bed skilled nursing facility dedicated to the care of<br />
Alzheimer’s residents as well as other related dementia,<br />
has the following positions open:<br />
RPT and COTA – PART TIME OR PER DIEM<br />
12 HOUR LICENSED NURSE SHIFTS<br />
RN, Long Term Care and dementia experience required,<br />
shifts 3a – 3p & 3p – 3a<br />
12 HOUR CNA SHIFTS<br />
CNA, Long Term Care and dementia experience<br />
required, shifts 3a – 3p & 3p – 3a<br />
COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS.<br />
If interested please apply to:<br />
250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA 01069<br />
Phone: (4<strong>13</strong>)283-8361, Fax: 283-5882<br />
sdeauseault@palmerhc.com �EOE<br />
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West Brookfield:<br />
508-867-7064<br />
NEW LISTING:<br />
NEW: WARE Affordable way to<br />
start, three bedroom Condo in<br />
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Low fees. $96,000<br />
NEW: WARE: Three unit home,<br />
great income potential, near Mary<br />
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HARDWICK: Four bedroom<br />
Colonial set on 3 acres, 24x36<br />
great room, large kitchen with<br />
granite, near Eagle Hill School.<br />
$262,900<br />
WARE – Needs some finishing but<br />
would be cheaper than rent, build<br />
sweat equity here. $37,000<br />
WARE: Unique brick Cape with<br />
four bedrooms, recent roof and<br />
fresh interior paint. Move right in<br />
and start enjoying this home right<br />
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WARREN – Heritage Park, two<br />
bedroom Mobil with handicap<br />
accessible master suite. Three<br />
season room, private deck area,<br />
pantry closet. $44,900<br />
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Jill Stolgitis 4<strong>13</strong>-477-8780<br />
Shalene<br />
Friedhaber 4<strong>13</strong>-593-6656<br />
Cindy St. George 4<strong>13</strong>-967-3012<br />
Mary Hicks 508-612-4794<br />
Alan Varnum 508-867-2727<br />
Cynthia Kingdon 508-849-7332<br />
Jeff Toppin 774-200-7964<br />
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Kaczmarski 4<strong>13</strong>-348-0518<br />
Bruce Martin 508-523-0114<br />
Joe Chenevert 508-331-9031<br />
Kathy Hosley 508-596-0209<br />
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2626
Buzzin’ Town Town<br />
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A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>13</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> PAGE 19<br />
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Condos For Sale<br />
CONDO<br />
2 BR, 2.5 Bath, 1 Garage, Central<br />
Air, Fireplace, Master Bedroom<br />
w/bath, walk-in closet, finished<br />
basement, all appliances.<br />
$208,000 (740)403-4270<br />
Mobile Homes<br />
DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM JUST<br />
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Brimfield-Rt 20, 12 x 56, Air,<br />
Appliances, Pergo, Therms, New<br />
Counter Tops and Cabinets 55+<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)593-9961<br />
HERITAGE VILLAGE, BEMIS Rd,<br />
Warren, Select your floor plan for<br />
your new home. Call Paul<br />
McLaughlin 4<strong>13</strong> 949-0461 for<br />
appointment.<br />
HILLSIDE ESTATES, BEMIS Rd<br />
Warren, Over 55 Community, Your<br />
dream home is here. Priced for<br />
quick sale. Call Paul McLaughlin<br />
for appointment 4<strong>13</strong>-949-0461<br />
For Rent<br />
3 RIVERS 2ND fl 2 bed, new<br />
paint, carpet, vinyl & lighting, fully<br />
appl kit refrig, range, micro, dw,<br />
disp, w/d h/u, storage area,<br />
assigned off street parking close<br />
to Mass Pike & park,<br />
first/last/security $750 mo 1 yr<br />
lease/no utilities 4<strong>13</strong>-566-8081<br />
ALL REAL ESTATE advertised<br />
herein is subject to the Federal<br />
Fair Housing Act, which makes it<br />
illegal to advertise “any<br />
preference, limitation, or<br />
discrimination because of race,<br />
color, religion, sex, handicap,<br />
familial status, or national origin,<br />
or intention to make any such<br />
preference, limitation, or<br />
discrimination.” We will not<br />
knowingly accept any advertising<br />
for real estate which is in violation<br />
of the law. All persons are hereby<br />
informed that all dwellings<br />
advertised are available on an<br />
equal opportunity basis.<br />
BONDSVILLE, MAIN ST., 2<br />
BEDROOM APT. $700/mo, first &<br />
last. (4<strong>13</strong>)222-1652 or (4<strong>13</strong>)222-<br />
3076<br />
FOR RENT<br />
All real estate advertising in this<br />
newspaper is subject to the Federal<br />
Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes<br />
it illegal to advertise any preference,<br />
limitation or discrimination based on<br />
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,<br />
familial status (number of children and<br />
or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry,<br />
age, marital status, or any intention to<br />
make any such preference, limitation or<br />
discrimination.<br />
This newspaper will not knowingly accept<br />
any advertising for real estate that is in<br />
violation of the law. Our readers are hereby<br />
informed that all dwellings advertising in<br />
this newspaper are available on an equal<br />
opportunity basis. To complain about<br />
discrimination call The Department of<br />
Housing and Urban Development “ HUD”<br />
toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E.<br />
area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll<br />
free number for the hearing impaired is<br />
1-800-927-9275.<br />
LUDLOW 4 ROOM TOWN-<br />
HOUSE apt. w/2 bdrms, 1.5 baths,<br />
central A/C, gas heat, stove &<br />
refrig. $850 monthly rent plus<br />
utilities. No pets or waterbeds.<br />
First, last and security deposit<br />
required. (4<strong>13</strong>)583-3097 or<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)583-6424.<br />
PALMER THREE RIVERS.<br />
Country Manor apartments, 2<br />
bdrm, $730-$770 month. All units<br />
renov. w/disposal, dishwashers,<br />
microwave, elec. range, carpets.<br />
Parking, fishing and playground.<br />
Cats okay. Call (4<strong>13</strong>)283-9472.<br />
PALMER’S NEWEST LUXURY<br />
apts, 1 and 2 bedrooms, large<br />
living room, spacious bedrooms<br />
w/w. Fridge, range, oak cabinets,<br />
off street parking, security lights,<br />
tenants laundry. 1-4<strong>13</strong>-283-8673.<br />
For Rent<br />
HIGHLAND VILLAGE<br />
APARTMENTS<br />
Applications now being<br />
accepted for one, two and<br />
three bedroom apartments<br />
•Spacious Townhouses<br />
with ample closets<br />
•Updated Kitchens<br />
•Private Patios<br />
•Playground<br />
•Community Room<br />
•Laundry Facilities<br />
•Cats Welcome<br />
For information call<br />
4<strong>13</strong>-967-3822. EHO<br />
27 Boulder Drive, Ware, MA<br />
HILLSIDE VILLAGE<br />
APARTMENTS<br />
Applications now being<br />
accepted for one, two and<br />
three bedroom apartments<br />
•Heat and hot water included<br />
•Recently Constructed<br />
•Ample Closets<br />
•Fully Applianced<br />
•Community Room<br />
•Laundry Facilities<br />
•Cats Welcome<br />
•Extra Storage<br />
•24 Hour Maintainance<br />
Section 8 Certificates<br />
Welcome<br />
For Information call<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)967-7755 EHO<br />
17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA<br />
For Rent<br />
MONSON 1 & 2 bedroom<br />
apartments $550 & $650 a month.<br />
1st, last & security. No pets.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)335-5065 Leave message.<br />
MONSON. 3 BEDROOM. Completely<br />
renovated, propane heat,<br />
lower than oil, very efficient. NO<br />
PETS!!! $850/ mo. No utilities.<br />
F/L/S (4<strong>13</strong>)783-0192. Mr. Allen.<br />
MONSON: 1 bedroom, 1st floor,<br />
washer/dryer hook-up, electric<br />
heat $575 + utilities 1st, last<br />
required. (4<strong>13</strong>)267-0246.<br />
PALMER 1BR ALL Applcs<br />
Ldry/Stor in Bsmnt., Ctry Loc. No<br />
Pets/Smoking. 1st last sec. $700 -<br />
Breton Est. 4<strong>13</strong>-283-6940.<br />
PALMER 2 BR, all electric, no<br />
appliances. Laundry room, $800/<br />
mo. Pay own utils. (4<strong>13</strong>)467-3446<br />
No pets No smoking.<br />
PALMER 2+ BEDROOM. Appliances,<br />
off street parking, laundry<br />
hook-up. Non-smoker. No pets.<br />
$780/month plus utilities. F/L/S<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)289-9359<br />
PALMER BONDSVILLE 1 bed<br />
$670 mo., 2 BR, 1st $780 mo.<br />
includes heat & HW, parking<br />
available, on site laundry. No pets.<br />
Available now (4<strong>13</strong>)736-8987<br />
PALMER HOUSE FOR rent, 2<br />
BR, garage, full cellar. Utilities not<br />
included. $900. (4<strong>13</strong>)8<strong>13</strong>-7885<br />
PALMER ONE BEDROOM apt.,<br />
convenient location, hot water<br />
included. No pets. $500/mo<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)596-6286 or (4<strong>13</strong>)289-9442.<br />
PALMER VERY CUTE and clean<br />
small apt. in downtown Palmer-<br />
2nd fl. Heat & hot water included.<br />
Only $650/ mo. Laundry in cellar<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)283-5195.<br />
PALMER. 2 BR $750 & 4 BR<br />
$1,100,w/d hook-up, eat-in<br />
kitchen, pantry, yard. Pet OK, offstreet<br />
parking. (781)235-1739,<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)265-4712, (4<strong>13</strong>)289-6247,<br />
PALMER. LG. STUDIO. Laundry<br />
on premises, off-street parking,<br />
w/w carpeting, quiet, convenient<br />
location. (4<strong>13</strong>)454-1201.<br />
www.turley.com<br />
For Rent<br />
PALMER/ BONDSVILLE 2<br />
BEDROOM 4 unit house. $845<br />
utilities included. Own laundry<br />
room, storage room, deck,<br />
backyard, pond, quiet location. Pet<br />
ok. 5 minutes to MA Pike.<br />
(4<strong>13</strong>)977-6044.<br />
PALMER/THREE RIVERS 5 room<br />
house. Good location, w/d hookup.<br />
No pets. Non smoking.<br />
Available soon. F/L/S. (4<strong>13</strong>)896-<br />
25<strong>13</strong> Leave message.<br />
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Time to meet the Mack<br />
Editor’s note: This story is the<br />
last in a series about baseball great<br />
Connie Mack and the upcoming<br />
celebration Friday, Sept. 14 and<br />
Saturday, Sept. 15 of the 150th anniversary<br />
of baseball legend Connie<br />
Mack’s birthday, hosted by the town<br />
of East Brookfi eld.<br />
-EAST BROOKFIELD<br />
By Jennifer Grybowski<br />
Turley Publications Reporter<br />
The East Brookfi eld Pride<br />
Committee, with the assistance<br />
of other departments,<br />
committees and volunteers,<br />
are planning for a 150th<br />
birthday celebration for their<br />
hometown hero called Connie<br />
Mack Day Friday, Sept. 14 and<br />
Saturday, Sept. 15.<br />
“The town of East Brookfi eld<br />
is honored to be able to host a<br />
celebration befi tting this champion,”<br />
organizer and Selectman<br />
Larry Gordon said.<br />
This hall of fame manager<br />
and team owner served a major<br />
role in major league baseball<br />
during its early days of development.<br />
“This event has taken on a<br />
life of its own,” Gordon said.<br />
“When this thing all started I realized<br />
that Connie Mack’s 150th<br />
birthday was coming up because<br />
I like history. I talked to other<br />
committees and thought it might<br />
be nice to have a little event to<br />
recognize this. But it just became<br />
huge.”<br />
Friday night will feature four<br />
guest speaker presentations at<br />
the elementary school at 7 p.m.<br />
(see last week’s <strong>Quaboag</strong> <strong>Current</strong><br />
for details), as well as kiddy<br />
carnival rides, games and food<br />
vendors at the town complex<br />
from 5 to 9 p.m.<br />
Senator Connie Mack III,<br />
grandson of Connie Mack Sr.,<br />
will attend the events on both<br />
days.<br />
On Saturday, several events<br />
will take place throughout the<br />
town complex and surrounding<br />
area. The day will kick off<br />
with a pancake breakfast from 7<br />
to 9 a.m. at the East Brookfi eld<br />
Baptist Church. A $6 donation<br />
is suggested for the meal. Beginning<br />
at 8 a.m., thrill-seekers can<br />
take a tethered hot air balloon<br />
ride, subject to favorable weather<br />
conditions.<br />
The parade will begin at 10<br />
a.m. at East Brookfi eld Elementary<br />
School going west on Route<br />
9 and end at BayPath Estates on<br />
North Brookfi eld Rd. The parade<br />
will consist of four marching<br />
bands, fl oats, fi re trucks<br />
from many towns, antique cars<br />
MUD MAN I FROM PAGE 1<br />
a way for the players to legally<br />
scuff up the ball, spit on it, or<br />
rub it in dirt to help the pitcher<br />
get a better grip. The umpires<br />
and coaches complained the ball<br />
would get ruined or tampered<br />
with once the leather softened<br />
and the stitches loosened.<br />
One fall, Blackburne returned<br />
home and searched for<br />
the perfect rubbing compound<br />
in his old fi shing hole, according<br />
to legend. One day he eventually<br />
he found mud he liked in<br />
a secret tributary of the Delaware<br />
River, near Palmyra, New<br />
Jersey where he lived most of<br />
his life. He tested it out while<br />
coaching under Connie Mack<br />
and tractors, special dignitaries<br />
in cars and local non-profi t<br />
groups. After the parade, the<br />
antique cars and tractors will<br />
proceed into the parking area<br />
at St. John the Baptist Church<br />
for a car and tractor show which<br />
will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
At 10:30 a.m. the fairway<br />
booths, farmers’ market, kiddy<br />
carnival rides and fi eld games<br />
will begin. An art show and<br />
quilt show will also begin at<br />
this time. The East Brookfi eld<br />
Historical Society, the Massasoit<br />
Art Guild and the Quabaog<br />
Valley Railroaders will all<br />
be presenting from 11 a.m. to 4<br />
p.m. in the Hodgkins Building.<br />
From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the<br />
band Something Different will<br />
be providing live music.<br />
Author Normal Macht, who<br />
has written two biographical<br />
volumes on Connie Mack, will<br />
be selling and signing his books<br />
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the<br />
library.<br />
Then, at 1 p.m., there will be<br />
a Connie Mack Field rededication<br />
ceremony. The Master of<br />
Ceremonies for this event will<br />
be East Brookfi eld Elementary<br />
School Principal Ron Tomlin.<br />
This event will include guest<br />
speakers, an essay contest reading,<br />
the unveiling of a Connie<br />
Mack Field sign and the serving<br />
of birthday cake. The rededication<br />
will be followed by a reenactment<br />
of Connie Mack’s fi rst<br />
championship game between<br />
East Brookfi eld and North<br />
Brookfi eld from 1:30 to 3:30<br />
p.m.<br />
“This is one of the fi rst ideas<br />
we thought about,” Gordon<br />
said. “We knew they had been<br />
done before so we felt it appropriate.<br />
We just didn’t know how<br />
we would do it.”<br />
But then there became such<br />
a great interest in the event, and<br />
from that interest came donations.<br />
“We realized we could really<br />
do this game right,” Gordon<br />
said.<br />
The East Brookfi eld Pride<br />
Committee was able to purchase<br />
uniforms in the 1880s style for<br />
the players, baseballs, bats and<br />
other equipment needed due to<br />
the donations. David Prouty<br />
Athletic Director Charles Fahey<br />
has put together the teams,<br />
which will consist of all adults.<br />
“This is the very fi rst championship<br />
game Connie Mack<br />
played in, and it was played in<br />
1883 between the East Brookfi<br />
eld and North Brookfi eld<br />
teams,” Gordon said. “We are<br />
going to re-enact that game to<br />
at Shibe Park in Philadelphia<br />
where it was perfected. He<br />
then marketed his idea, and by<br />
1938, he was supplying the mud<br />
to all American League teams;<br />
because Blackburne was a diehard<br />
American League fan (as<br />
was Connie Mack), he refused<br />
to sell the mud to National<br />
League teams until the mid-<br />
1950s. Since then, every major<br />
and minor league team has used<br />
only his product. One container,<br />
a little more than 16 ounces,<br />
will usually last a season. Lena<br />
died in 1968 not before passing<br />
on the secret mud location<br />
and harvesting technique to his<br />
best friend John Haas who then<br />
passed it down to Burns Bintliff,<br />
Jim’s dad. Jim never met Con-<br />
Jim’s dad and predecessor, Burns Blintiff.<br />
as close to detail as possible.”<br />
The game will be played by<br />
the National League rules of the<br />
1880s. Spectators will notice<br />
some differences in the game,<br />
such as the ball is pitched underhand;<br />
the ball is the same size<br />
as current baseballs but is softer,<br />
like a softball; none of the players<br />
have protection – they use<br />
their bare hands to catch balls;<br />
when a batter comes up to the<br />
plate they will call the type of<br />
pitch they want and if the pitcher<br />
doesn’t pitch that pitch, the<br />
throw is called as a ball; there is<br />
only one umpire and he stands<br />
off to the side, not behind the<br />
batter, so he can see what pitch<br />
is being thrown.<br />
“It is defi nitely going to be a<br />
different type of game,” Gordon<br />
said.<br />
A trophy presentation and<br />
closing remarks will be held at<br />
3:45 p.m., followed by a chicken<br />
barbecue at 4 p.m. sponsored<br />
by the East Brookfi eld Fire Department.<br />
Also at 4 p.m., the<br />
Quabbin Community Band will<br />
be providing live music at the<br />
bandstand.<br />
“It’s going to be a great day,”<br />
Gordon said. “It’s going to be a<br />
lot of fun.”<br />
In general, most events are<br />
free and open to everyone.<br />
“We’ve had a lot of very<br />
generous donors; we’ve raised<br />
over $16,000 for this event,”<br />
Gordon said. “Originally, we<br />
talked about a small one-day<br />
event, maybe a country fair and<br />
a fi eld dedication. Word started<br />
spreading around and quickly<br />
we became aware we would<br />
need an awful lot of money to<br />
put on this event. My wife [Sue<br />
Gordon] has done a phenomenal<br />
job of getting the funding<br />
together.”<br />
nie but he said Lena has a great<br />
love for him. It’s one of those<br />
odd baseball stories that fans<br />
love. Not many people, or ball<br />
players for that matter, have<br />
ever heard about “the mud”.<br />
Jim is coming to town because<br />
the founder of his company,<br />
Lena Blackburne, was great<br />
friends with Connie Mack. Lena<br />
was signed into professional<br />
baseball by Connie. In 1908,<br />
Connie sent him to Worcester<br />
to play ball in the New England<br />
League. Their paths touched often<br />
throughout their careers until<br />
Lena landed back coaching<br />
under Connie in Philadelphia<br />
in the 1930s with the Athletics.<br />
According to Jim, “It was then<br />
that Lena discovered the mud.<br />
It was under Connie Mack’s<br />
watch at Shibe Stadium in Philadelphia<br />
when the mud was perfected<br />
and used throughout the<br />
American League. Eventually<br />
in the 1950s, MLB standardized<br />
on the mud and even wrote<br />
it into the offi cial rulebook for<br />
baseball. Over the years many<br />
have tried to replace or duplicate<br />
the mud, including Rawlings,<br />
but no one has been able to<br />
fi nd anything better that doesn’t<br />
discolor or damage the ball cover<br />
and stitches. Rawlings fi nally<br />
gave up searching for something<br />
better and uses Lena Blackburne’s<br />
Baseball Rubbing Mud<br />
on their traveling baseball caravan<br />
at the World Series and All<br />
Star Games events after they’d<br />
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTOS<br />
Several photos of the program from the Lena Blackburne Testimonial<br />
Dinner. Coaching for Connie Mack was Lena’s Dream Come True.<br />
demonstrated the process of<br />
manufacturing baseballs. Jim<br />
proudly states that they (Rawlings)<br />
then rub some of his mud<br />
on the ball.<br />
Jim is hand delivering some<br />
mud to be used in the old time<br />
baseball game and he’ll have<br />
a demonstration of the mud<br />
for anyone that brings a shiny<br />
new baseball to Connie Mack’s<br />
150th Birthday Old Time Base<br />
Ball Game. Jim is the honorary<br />
guest of Cat Lick BBQ<br />
who will be serving up delicious<br />
smoked pulled pork sandwiches<br />
throughout the day with all proceeds<br />
going to St. John’s the<br />
Baptist Church of East Brookfi<br />
eld.