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PAGE 12 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, July 19, 2012 See LAFLEUR I FROM PAGE 1 Mark also noted that the characters of the brothers in the movie, “Mark,” played by actor Steve Zissis and “Jeremy,” played by Mark Kelly, were based upon two real-life brothers that they knew in their youth that actually participated in a competition similar to those in the movie. Lafl eur plays “Stephanie,” Mark’s wife, who does not approve of the fi erce competition. “She had all the right things we were looking for, for the role,” he said. “And she did a wonderful job in the fi lm.” One of the more unique aspects that Lafl eur credits to the Duplass brothers’ method of directing is after that once the actors hop on set after going over the script, it goes out the window. “At fi rst I was a little nervous to hold the responsibility of the character, but it was such a liberating and exciting thing to improvise all of the dialogue,” she said. Even though the fi lm made its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas back in March, it was four years in the making. “The fi lm was made back in 2008, but because the Duplass brothers got the green light to make a mainstream studio movie in 2010, ‘Cyrus,’ and then ‘Jeff, who lives at home,’ the following year, Do-Deca was put on the back burner for a while,” said Lafl eur. But once the positive reviews started coming in, and the more recent cheers that fl ooded the Sturbridge stadium theater when her name appeared on the screen, she knew it was worth the wait. “She came out of the womb acting,” said her father, Roger. “I couldn’t be more proud of her.” Lafl eur attributes her early theatrical aspirations to her teachers at Tantasqua Regional High School, which then brought her on to receive further skills as a graduate from Westfi eld State College and Brandeis University with an MFA in acting. Currently, she is still in the fi lming stages for a movie WILDLIFE I FROM PAGE 1 cludes scraps of food. “If you want to avoid having your trash torn apart and scattered all over, keep it contained in a trash can with a secure lid,” said Lindsey. “Keep it inside, if possible, until as close to the time of pick up as you can. If you put it out the night before the garbage truck comes, you’re taking a chance that animals are going to get into it.” Bird feeders may attract colorful songbirds into your yard, but they are also a magnet for other non-feathered types of wildlife. “When you hang a bird feeder, you are inviting any and all wild animals into your yard,” said Lindsey. She suggests taking them down during the summer months. “There are plenty of other things for birds to eat now,” Lindsey said. “You might even notice a decline in the number of insects in your yard if the birds don’t have access to birdseed.” According to Lindsey, birdseed will attract rodents FREE! PICK UP THE QUABOAG CURRENT EVERY THURSDAY Available at: West Warren – Traska’s Village Market Outside W. Warren Post Office Warren Senior Center Warren – Warren Town Hall • Cash Market Cakettes Café • Tebo’s • Xtra Mart Town Pizza • Warren Package Store Outside Old Town Hall/Police Station Brookfield – Cumberland Farms East Brookfield – EB Flatts • Trolley Stop Town Hall • Cumberland Farms • Klem’s North Brookfield – Hannaford’s New Braintree – Reed’s Country Store www.quaboagcurrent.com The Quaboag Current is a Turley Publication • www.turley.com After competing in games all night against his brother, “Mark,” played by Steve Zissis tries to cleverly sneak back into bed with his wife, “Stephanie,” played by Jennifer Lafl eur. called, “The Pretty One,” that’s about a woman whose identical sister dies and assumes her identity and is in post-production for a movie called, “Mutual Friends,” that’s about New Yorkers in their 30s dealing with their lives and surprise birthday party. Looking back at her trek from the hallways of Tantasqua to the red carpet at fi lm festivals, the 32-year old which will attract animals that eat rodents, such as stray cats and fox. It might even attract animals such as fi sher cats and coy dogs which will eat domestic animals if they are hungry enough. Bears are also known to eat birdseed. “If a bear fi nds your bird feeder, it’s probably going to knock it down and destroy it to get at the seed,” said Lindsey. “They aren’t exactly gentle when it comes to getting their food.” Lindsey also suggests keeping dog and other pet food in covered containers, preferably inside, so as not to attract other types of hungry animals. Clean up any food scraps left behind after a cook-out or barbeque. “Whatever you leave behind could attract wild animals,” Lindsey warns. Under no circumstances should people be leaving food out intentionally in an effort to “help” wild animals. For example, Lindsey said bears can become accustomed to humans and associate them with food. Once a bear is no longer afraid of humans, it may become aggressive around them. Bears exhibiting this kind of behavior often have to be put down. “You’re not doing �� MIDNIGHT � �� PREMIERE SHOWING! 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At this time of the years, Lindsey said mother bears are out with their cubs teaching them how to fi nd food. Lindsey warned against people trying to get close to these young animals in order to snap a photo, noting that mother bears are notorious for protecting their young. “Yes, the cubs are cute,” said Lindsey, “but the last thing you want to do is get between a mother and her cub.” Should residents fi nd a bear or other wild animal in their yard, they should remain calm. “Whatever you do, don’t approach it,” said Lindsey. “Just go inside, and bring your children and pets inside with you.” There is no need to report a bear sighting. Lindsey said seeing a wild animal out and about during the daytime doesn’t necessarily mean it’s sick. “More often than not, the animal is just hungry.” Lindsey expects bear sightings to become even more common in the future. “Bears live in this area,” said Lindsey. “They are around us. 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See LAKE I FROM PAGE 1 they are supposed to be. If people have a problem, obviously they can call [Borlikoski] and he will call us if needed. If it is a law enforcement issue, we want to hear about it.” O’Donnell is no stranger to water patrol. “I ran the marine division when I lived in Connecticut,” he said. “So it’s one of those things that I am biased about. This isn’t the most effi cient arrangement, but it seems to be working. If they want to change it we’re ready willing able to adapt to whatever they need. But they really have to think about budgets and how to best spend a very limited amount of town funds.” West Brookfi eld Board of Selectmen Chair Michael Frew said that through Town Counsel, his town is working to come up with a harbormaster job description, among some other common municipal positions to share regionally with surrounding towns. Frew said he didn’t think any town in the area has employed a certifi ed harbormaster and that he expects Borlikoski will be reappointed in his town. “For the most part I think people are happy with what we’re doing around here,” Frew said. “I think things are going to be fi ne going forward and I don’t see any major changes. I don’t anticipate us going into any kind of a paid position in the foreseeable future.” Doug Blood has been the harbormaster in North Brookfi eld for 25 years, and is also the harbormaster for Brookfi eld and East Brookfi eld, and although he is certifi ed, he is not employed by the towns. “Most towns don’t have a harbormaster,” Blood said. Mass General Law states if a municipality doesn’t have a harbormaster, the Board of Selectmen are to assume the position. Blood said only harbormasters, environmental police and state police can enforce Chapter 90-B: Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles. Blood said his jurisdiction extends through all local, connected, navigable waters (any water a boat can navigate on) and starts in Brooks Pond, which spans through North Brookfi eld, Spencer and Oakham, to the Five Mile River, to Lake Lashaway, to Quaboag Pond, to South Pond, to the Quaboag River, to the Ware River, to the Blackstone River, to the Connecticut River, until it fl ows into the sea. Blood has gained extensive training over the years. He is a certifi ed environmental police boating safety instructor and has been for years. He has participated in many dives over the years and trained at the Mass Maritime Academy. “I’ve always been interested in boats,” he said. “I noticed [when he was a police offi cer] that no one was making sure these people were obeying the rules. So I went and grabbed a rowboat and went out and started stopping boats in the uniform. As the years passed, I just kept doing it.” Blood said his job is to deal with anything that happens on the waterways, whether it is the placement of wharfs, buoys or moorings, safety issues, rights of way disputes or watercraft operator issues. He also has arrestable powers. But Blood doesn’t perform regular patrols on local waterways because there is no funding for him to do so. “No town has actually put it in their budget, though I would like to see it in the budgets,” Blood said. “I donate my time.” He also has no boat. “Brookfi eld is the only town that has stepped up to the plate and I use their public safety boat,” he said. “Between the Brookfi eld and North Brookfi eld Boards of Selectmen and myself, we have agreement that I can take that boat and go to any of their ponds. In the other towns, I have a good rapport with all the people on the lakes. I have several people I can ask to take their boat out.” But Blood is looking to change that. He managed to have three boats donated to North Brookfi eld during his police tenure there and has been actively searching to get a vessel to patrol local waterways for two years. He said boats can be secured through environmental police surplus. “I would like to have an accessible boat that I could move with,” he said. Currently, if there is a problem on a lake, either the residents, town offi cials or law enforcement contact him, and then he steps up to resolve it. Blood said having a harbor master to settle disputes and enforce the laws of the water takes the responsibility off of town offi cials and law enforcement. “Having a harbormaster is important to maintain and keep the bodies of water safe,” he said. “The people who live on them like them to be safe and like to enjoy them because they live there. When outsiders come in don’t obey the rules and laws, that’s where I come in and put a stop to it and bring the control of the lake back.” port, that “I think this is our guy.” The report also stated that Stanger regularly fi shed Comins Pond at the time when Bish was a lifeguard there. He also was known to hunt in the woods where her remains were discovered three years later. Furthermore, Stanger’s brother, whose whereabouts are still unknown, drove a car that fi t the description of the A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, July 19, 2012 PAGE 13 Warren selectmen issue heat advisory, open cooling centers By Jennifer Robert Reporter WARREN - Board of Selectmen Chair Robert Souza addressed the residents of Warren directly at the closing of Tuesday night’s Board meeting, urging residents to take care of themselves during this long stretch of hot temperature weather. With a record-breaking day on Tuesday, where temperatures reached 98 degrees, the concern of the welfare of residents was on the forefront of the minds of town offi cials. The Warren Senior Center, Souza reminded residents, is fully air conditioned, and advised seniors who were having diffi culty handling the heat to call down and let the COA staff know they would be coming for lunch so that food preparations would be adequate, and to go spend the day in the cool air rather than try to handle the heat at home. For all residents, he urged that folks stay indoors where possible, and to be sure to stay well hydrated. In addition to the concerns voiced, BISH I FROM PAGE 1 A JUBILEE OF FUN TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY TIM KANE BROOKFIELD - Concerts on the Common sponsored by the Brookfi eld Cultural Council was a hit last Friday evening with eclectic and alternative folk pop-oriented original compositions of the fantastic band, Jubilee Gardens. Kids also played in the spray and bubble park; dads like Chris Cipro here tried their hand at hula hoops; dancers strutted their stuff; Bill Simpson, who organizes the performers and sets up all the lighting and staging each week, also served as the popcorn man; and the weekly baking contest satisfi ed many tastebuds. Concerts on the Common in Brookfi eld are held every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. through the end of July. See our calendar section for more details on summer concerts throughout the region. the board also decided that it would be the decision of the chair to be able to open up other town properties for residents who needed to avoid overheating. Souza told the public, “If you are having trouble dealing with the heat, call us. We will help residents fi nd a place to cool off.” During the meeting, the board also discussed the recommendation from the Insurance Advisory Committee that was received. The recommendation involves revision to the current insurance plan for town employees, and will result in a savings in premiums to both the insured and the town, and will also include an adjustment to the current co-pay tiers. Clerk David Delanski took a moment to mention that this committee was an appointed one, and extended thanks to them for its hard work. The recommendation of the Committee was approved by the BOS, and a decision was also made to retain this committee until it is dismissed by the board chair. Delanski commented, of the committee, “they certainly did our due diligence for us.” white sedan Molly’s mother Magi told police she’d seen parked at the pond. The man driving the car is the one in the police composite sketch. Warren Police Sgt. Joseph La- Flower confi rmed that police “still get a call about every other day.” He said he has “heard rumblings” that the case may have a new lead, but most of the incoming tips are “just drivel.” LaFlower said the curious thing about the case to him is that Comins The issue of a sealer being appointed, per Weights and Measures, was revisited, and Delanski has made an effort to contact other towns to see how this role is fi lled in surrounding towns, and to obtain a quote for services. The town of Ware uses a state contracted sealer, he found out, and the town of Palmer uses a privately contracted sealer, but Delanski was unable to reach him for a quote. The decision was made to send a request to Weights and Measures to ask formally for a quote on Warren using a state contracting Sealer, while Delanski will continue to investigate the cost for a privately contracted sealer as a second alternative. The board received word from the Council on Aging, expressing some concern over the stability of the foundation structure in the old part of the building. The board decided that when an architect is selected to evaluate the Town Hall structure issues, they will also investigate the concerns of the COA. Pond is so hard to locate for someone who is not familiar with it “unless you ask someone.” Stanger was reportedly quite familiar with the pond. On June 27, 2000, 16-year-old Molly disappeared. Her remains were discovered three years later. According to the DA’s offi ce “the investigation continues.”
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