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ONLINE: www.spencernewleader.com Friday, June 17, 2016
This week’s Problem solvers
QuoTe
“True originality ebes
students participate
consists not in a
m o
in ath lympiad
new manner but in
a new vision.”
BY KEVIN FLANDERS
NEWS STAFF WRITER
Edith Wharton EAST BROOKFIELD — Tasked
with solving problems that would
e ’ stump many adults, East Brookfield
diTor s
Elementary School Math Olympiad
o h participants were once again up for
ffice ours
the challenge. Kevin Flanders photo
MondAYs 12-5 This was the second year of partici- Heading into his senior season at Quaboag Regional High
WednesdAYs 1-5 pOalytimonp ifaodr, EwBhEiSc hs tuisd ehnetlsd i nin t hsec hMoaotlhs Sincgh owoitl,h Baenn i nWteisrnniaetwiosnkai l gboats akne tebaarllly t sotuarrnta omne onftf.-season train-
FridAYs 1-5 throughout the world. For twelve
weeks, students in grades 4-6 met after
school and worked on problem solv- Taking his
INSIDE
ing strategies, putting their skills to
the test while most kids their age were
relaxing at home.
skills abroad
Obituaries .................B2 School officials were thrilled with
the maximum enrollment in the pro-
Our Towns ................B4
gram for the second straight year.
Calendar...................B5 More than 30 students signed up for
Classroom Corner ..A5-7 an offering that has quickly gained Q
uaboag basketball
popularity at EBES.
Viewpoint ..............A8-9
“We had great participation again e
standout plays in urope
Police Logs.............A18 this year, and I can’t say enough about
Sports ...............A10-12 the [six] teachers who put in their
Courtesy photo time to help the kids,” said Principal
BY KEVIN FLANDERS made us feel at home,”
LOCAL From left, East Brookfield Elementary School Ron Tomlin. NEWS STAFF WRITER said Wisniewski, a three-
Math Olympiad top scorers Madison Ethier,
WARREN — Quaboag year varsity player. “It
Ronald Pataky, Kayden Rodriguez, and
Mason DeSimone. Please Read EBES, page A15 Regional High School was fun to meet different
basketball star Ben kids [from local schools,
Wisniewski recently including one from
took the ultimate road Shepherd Hill Regional
FOOD AND FUN
trip, representing his High School], and I am
school and his country in still talking with a lot of
European tournaments. them through Snapchat.”
The 10-day trip The trip was just as
brought Wisniewski to enjoyable off the court for
Germany and Austria the players as it was in
Old time patri- as a member of the New the arena. Celebrating its
England Colonials team. 37th year of international
otic presentation
Comprised of players travel and exchanges, the
planned for July
from throughout the area, New England Colonials
4 celebration the team went 4-3 in inter- program has enabled stu-
national play and gained dents to visit new places,
Page A3
valuable experience ath- make new friends, and of
letes will bring to their course compete against
respective squads next challenging opponents.
season. Wisniewski and his
LEARNING
For Wisniewski, a teammates made several
Kevin Flanders photo junior at QRHS, he’s fascinating stops in Berlin
SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish held its 20th Annual Bazaar hoping the experience he and Vienna as part of the
last weekend. And even though the weather brought attendance down gained abroad will trans- trip, including Olympic
on Saturday, June 11, it certainly didn’t dampen guests’ spirits. Pictured, late into big numbers venues and other sport-
parishioners have prepared the fried dough, and now it’s time to bring on the next winter. ing destinations. Among
hungry customers! For more photos, turn to page A4! “It was a great expe- the most intriguing sights
rience. The host fami-
lies were really nice and Please Read SKILLS, page A15
A new frontier at
Bay Path LMS inducts new Honors Society members
Page A5
SPORTS ‘y ,
ou make us so proud

and you lead us
’
to the future
BY KEVIN FLANDERS five qualities of NJHS
NEWS STAFF WRITER members – character,
LEICESTER — At citizenship, scholar-
the Leicester Middle ship, leadership, and
School National Junior service – and the event
Honors Society induc- also included remarks
tion ceremony, 39 stu- from guest speaker,
dents pledged to con- Beth Johnson.
With win over tinue their quests for Having been both a
excellence in scholar- student and a teach-
Leicester, Pirates’
ship and service. er in Leicester Public
baseball reaches The May 25 event saw Schools, Johnson
fifth straight members of the classes knows exactly what
of 2020 and 2021 induct- these students have
district final
ed into the National experienced – and
Page A10 Junior Honor Society. where they can go from Kevin Flanders photos
Students made indi- Beth Johnson delivers a speech during the ceremony.
vidual speeches on the Please Read LMS, page A16
o
pinion
Leicester SC member speaks out against Common Core
Get Your
Point Across
page a8-9
BY KEVIN FLANDERS system that isn’t making to state leaders seeking said Francis, who was Francis hosted an
NEWS STAFF WRITER the grade. federal funds. But since named town captain informational meeting
p l
olice ogs LEICESTER — A state- Common Core oppo- the implementation of in the Leicester push earlier this month at the
wide opposition group is nents needed to secure Common Core, students, against Common Core Leicester Senior Center.
page ax working hard to elimi- 11,000 additional sig- teachers and parents and PARCC testing. “It Belonging to a statewide
nate Common Core stan- natures by the mid- have complained about a stifles creativity, con- group of legislators and
dards, but there is still dle of June in order to disorganized, often con- fuses kids, and in many activists known as End
a lot of work to be done. place a question on the fusing structure of learn- ways has brought us Common Core, Francis
Locally, Leicester School state’s November ballot. ing. backwards. They rolled has been reaching out to
Committee member Scott Common Core standards “In their effort to this thing out and didn’t residents in area towns
Francis and others have were instituted in 2010, make things simpler, even have enough profes- to better inform them of
led the charge against a heavily incentivized they actually made them sional development for
what they describe as a rollout that appealed much more difficult,” teachers.” Please Read CORE, page A16
2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • F riday, June 17, 2016
n b
ews rieFs
Barre, North Brookfield gram focused on driving innovation at 6:30 p.m. and are free to the pub- ities throughout the state at no cost.
and transformation at the local level lic. The concert series is sponsored The event series begins on Friday, June
via investments in technology. This in part by cultural grants from the 24 and will continue through Friday,
awarded IT grant
grant opportunity is specifically for North Brookfield, Rutland, Sturbridge Aug. 26. Worcester-area attractions
cities and towns who applied for a and Warren Cultural Councils, local include the Worcester Art Museum,
funding Community Compact on or before Jan. agencies that are supported by the EcoTarium, the Worcester Historical
29. Both towns signed their Community Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state Museum and Old Sturbridge Village.
Compacts on Oct. 15, 2015. agency. Free will donations are encour- “This free event series is a great
BOSTON — Sen. Anne M. Gobi Grants funding supports the imple- aged. opportunity for friends and families
(D-Spencer) and Rep. Donald R. mentation of innovative IT projects across the state,” said Moore. “By
Berthiaume, Jr. (R-Spencer) have by funding related one-time capital providing free access to cultural land-
Gobi announces June
announced that the towns of Barre and needs such as technology infrastruc- marks in our state, this programming
North Brookfield have been awarded ture, upgrades and/or purchases of empowers parents and youth to make
grant funding through the Community equipment or software. Incidental or office hours the most of their summer. I encourage
Compact IT grant for a radio communi- one-time costs related to the capital area residents to spread the word to
cations beacon. purchase such as one-time planning, family, friends, coworkers and neigh-
Barre has received $83,500 to upgrade design, installation, implementation Tyler Wolanin, District Aide to bors who may be interested.”
infrastructure to facilitate region- and initial training are eligible. Senator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) will For additional information, includ-
al technology cooperation between be holding office hours throughout ing a complete listing of free activities,
Barre, Rutland, and the Barre Regional the district during the month of June. please call [phone] or visit http://
Quaboag Choral Society
Emergency Communication Center. Constituents and town officials are highlandstreet.org/freefunfridays.
North Brookfield has received $36,100 invited to meet with Tyler to express
to implement billing and collections is brushing up some any concerns, ideas and issues they
Dog licenses due
software upgrades as recommended by have. Walk-ins are welcome, but to
the Division of Local Services. set up an appointment you can e-mail
Shakespeare
“I would like to congratulate both Tyler at [email protected],
SPENCER — The Town of Spencer
towns on being awarded IT grant fund- or call at 508-641-3502. Appointments are
Dog Licenses are due by June 30. Pay in
ing,” said Gobi. “Both projects will encouraged during so that information
WEST BROOKFIELD — The Quaboag person during regular business hours,
greatly increase efficiencies in both on cancellations can be shared.
Choral Society is pleased to announce online or use the payment drop box at
towns.”
their spring concert season “Take This the East entrance of the Town Hall.
“Congratulations to the communi- Monday, June 20
Stage.” All dogs must have a current rabies
ties of Barre and North Brookfield on Ashby Town Hall, 2 to 3 p.m.
Shakespeare penned, “All the world’s vaccine to be licensed.
being awarded these IT grants,” said Ashburnham Town Hall, 3:30 to 4:30
a stage, and all the men and women mere- Questions? Contact the Town Clerk at
Berthiaume. “This funding will go a p.m.
ly players.” This season the Quaboag 508-885-7500, ext. 150.
long way in assisting these towns in
Choral Society will musically explore
improving their communication infra- Tuesday, June 21
the seven stages of man by performing
structure.” Brimfield Senior Center, 11 a.m. to Transfer station stickers
several pieces of Shakespearean works
The Community Compact IT Grant 12 p.m.
masterfully set to music. Throw in a
Program is a competitive grant pro- Wales Senior Center, 12:10 to 1 p.m.
few contemporary pieces, a madrigal or set to expire
Charlton Senior Center, 1:30 to 2:30
two and the cho-
p.m.
rus has the mak-
Sturbridge Town Hall (Conf. Room 2),
Charlton Orchards Farm ings of truly stage 3 to 4 p.m. SPENCER — It’s time to renew
worthy tribute to your Spencer Transfer Station sticker.
Holland Town Hall, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
the Bard. Current stickers expire on June 30.
This marks the Town of Spencer 2016-2017 Transfer
Wednesday, June 22
Pick Your Own fourth season Station stickers will be on sale at the
Spencer Town Hall, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Visit our Farm Store STRAWBERRIES for the Choral East Brookfield Municipal Town Spencer Highway Garage, 7 Meadow
Society. As with Road, on Saturday, June 18 and 25,
Complex, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
~ Pasture Raised Beef ~ all of the choral from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Sticker fee is
Brookfield Town Hall, 2 to 3 p.m.
Call for availability group’s concerts, $50. Second stickers for same household
“Take This Stage” cost an additional $25.
Monday, June 27
will continue the
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Rhubarb, Eggs, Paxton Senior Center, 11 a.m. to 12
increasingly pop-
p.m.
ular tradition of
Broccoli, Summer Squash A
combining music Tuesday. June 28 lmAnAc
with semi-staged
Oakham Senior Center, 9:30 to 10:30
vignettes.
a.m.
44 Old Worcester Rd. • Rt. 20 • Charlton, MA The year 2016
North Brookfield Senior Center, 11
508-248-7820 • www.charltonorchard.com marks 400 years a.m. to 12 p.m.
since the passing
Open Sun & Mon 10-4 • Thurs- Sat 9-5 • Closed Tues & Wed Rutland Senior Center, 12:30 to 1:30 Quotation of
of Shakespeare.
p.m.
Shakespeare’s
Monson Town Hall, 6 to 7 p.m. W
influence still the eek
reverberates
today as his works Moore announces the
are repeatedly “In their effort to make things
adapted, rediscov- simpler, they actually made them
return of ‘Free Fun
ered and reinter- much more difficult. It stifles cre-
preted throughout ativity, confuses kids, and in many
the world. Fridays’ ways has brought us backwards.
The Quaboag They rolled this thing out and
Choral Society didn’t even have enough profession-
8x7-9x7 Steel Liftmaster 1/2 hp
will perform five BOSTON — Sen. Michael O. Moore al development for teachers.”
2 Sided Insulated
Chain Drive area concerts this (D-Millbury) is pleased to announce
Garage Door season. Concert the return of ‘Free Fun Fridays’ - Leicester School Committee mem-
7ft Opener
r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & dates of June during summer 2016. The program is ber Scott Francis, commenting on
track, 8 color & 3 panel design options $270 18 in Warren coordinated by the Highland Street the cons of Common Core.
$570 at Emmanuel Foundation and provides free entry to
inc Installation
inc Installation price matching available on all written quotes Orthodox Church 80 museums and cultural events across
and June 19 at the Commonwealth. real estate
the Sturbridge Since 2009, Free Fun Fridays have
Federated Church. enabled local residents to visit treasured
All concerts begin cultural venues and recreational activ- SPENCER
$229,000, 22 Northwest Road,
Kirsten Shogren to Ryan and
Larissa Proctor
$230,000, 4 Oakland Drive, Paul
and Sherry Magierowski to Luz
Martinez and Zunilda Velez
$251,000, 130 East Charlton Road,
Brian Daoust to Christian and
Leslie Heenan
$500,000, 99 Clark Road, Marshall
and Sharon Katz to Timothy
Lermond and Deanna Mills
LEICESTER
$100,000, 57 Charlton Street, USA
Housing to Equity Trust Company
$306,656, 38 Virginia Drive,
Prospect Hill Estates, LLC to James
and Virginia Dickman
508LOCAL.com
$245,000, 49 Crestwood Road,
Doris and Annette Benoit to
Stephen McCarthy
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BROOKFIELD
PublicAtion
President & Publisher
$150,000, 202 Spruce Lane,
FrAnk G. chilinski
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any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor.
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Friday, June 17, 201 6 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3
Old time patriotic presentation
planned for July 4 celebration
A W
ccurAcy Atch
The Spencer New Leader is committed to
Hamilton, outlining his plan, accuracy in all its news reports. Although
remarked “this project started as an numerous safeguards are in place to ensure
idea over dinner with Ed Londergan, accurate reporting, mistakes can occur.
who said, ‘wouldn’t it be great if some- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected
one would read the Declaration of
at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a
Independence on the 4th.’ I researched
timely manner.
online productions of such presenta-
tions and then reached out to the Choral If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-
Society, and we began to move forward. 4130 during normal business hours. During
As someone whose ancestors were here non-business hours, leave a message in the
in Brookfield in 1776 and instrumental
editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return
in the town’s acceptance of the decla-
your phone call.
ration, I feel a personal connection to
the event here, the memories, and the
tradition of honoring the birthday of
America.”
Amy Dugas, the historical society’s ENTERTAINMENT AND
president, remarks that some residents
of area towns may recall elaborate EVENTS
Independence Day celebrations; photos
of bunting and flower-bedecked homes,
horses, buildings and parades exist in
historical society archives or treasured
photo albums. The Quaboag Historical
Society, she says, is delighted to wel-
DON’T MISS
Courtesy photo come Dan and his great ideas, his will-
A view of the West Brookfield Common from the air. ingness to participate, and his expertise
A THING!
to the society.
The society, established in 1894 by
representatives from all six of the orig-
WEST BROOKFIELD — This town, otic presentation. To add this town’s inal Quaboag Plantation towns, holds
long noted for its Independence Day special flavor, he has enlisted the help monthly meet-
observances, will host a special added of local people — adults and children as ings at the soci- RONNIE’S SEAFOOD
attraction this year — old timey, classy speakers, the Quaboag Choral Society, ety’s museum, the
and produced by a Hollywood profes- and the Sturbridge Colonial Militia. former railroad
R . 31 C D
sional in a generous gesture to his new The focus of the presentation will station on Front t haRlton epot
home town. be the Declaration of Independence. Street, at the end
Dan Hamilton visited here three And the setting? West Brookfield’s com- of Central Street, “Proudly serving the community for over 40 years”
years ago, in search of his family’s mon, at 7 p.m., near the fountain. The West Brookfield.
1600’s history in a burgeoning Quaboag stage? Two hay wagons from historic The museum, Happy
Plantation. He liked what he saw, and Indian Rock Farm, all dressed up for open Saturdays
decided to stay, settling in Wickaboag the occasion with bunting and strings from 11 a.m. to 3
Valley and acquiring a wealth of knowl- of red, white and blue lights. The his- p.m. holds mate-
edge about the area and numerous his- toric script has been prepared, youth- rials from all of
torically minded friends as well. ful speakers engaged, and the Quaboag the towns and Father’s Day
With an affinity for history and exper- Choral Society is tuning up. Rob Lyon welcomes visitors
tise in film production, he has pro- and his friends from the Sturbridge and new mem-
vided the Quaboag Historical Society Colonial Militia have fifes, drums and bers.
with an opportunity to enliven West muskets at the ready. And yes, there
Brookfield’s traditionally lively July will be lights, cameras, action. The half- - Submitted by Open
4th celebration with an old-time patri- hour presentation will be filmed. Ruth M. Lyon
Tuesday-Sunday
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Grade 1-3: 5-6 p.m.
• Camp SOAR — Camp SOAR takes place at West Grade 4-6: 6-7 p.m.
Brookfield Elementary School and is run by Amy Cost for program is free!
LaRoche. Pre-registration is required.
Week 1: June 27- July 1 For more information or reg-
Week 2: Aug. 8-12 istration please e-mail Jerry
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost for program is Czub jerczub81@hotmail.
free! Pre-registration is required. For more infor- com.
mation or registration please e-mail
Amy LaRoche, [email protected].
• Swimming Lessons — Lessons occur
at the town beach and are headed by our
Head Life Guard, Sydney Plante.
Week 1: July 11-15
Week 2: July 25-29
Level 1: 4:30-5 p.m.
Level 2: 5-5:30 p.m.
Level 3: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Level 4: 6:15-7 p.m.
Cost for program is free!
Preregistration is required. For more
information or registration please e-
mail Sydney Plante driftawaymush-
[email protected].
• Tennis Lessons — Lessons occur at
the West Brookfield Elementary School
and are taught by Ryan Hibbard.
Week of July 18
Grades 1-3: 5-6 p.m.
Grades 4-6: 6-7 p.m.
Cost for program is free!
Preregistration is required. For more
information or regist ration please
Your
email Ryan Hibbard rhibbard@quabo-
agrsd.org.
Dental
• Sports Camp — Lessons occur at
West Brookfield Elementary School are Health
taught by Jerry Czub
Week of Aug. 1-5
by Edward Larkin D.M.D.
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teeth or implants, they require lifelong care.
W. Brookfield Common Newly revised guidelines recommend that pa-
tients with dental restorations visit their dentists
June 18th • 8 - 2
at least every six months so that the dentist and/
or hygienist can clean, adjust, repair, or replace
Admission $1
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home maintenance. Dental restorations made
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dental “plaque” (the sticky bacterial film that
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4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • F riday, June 17, 2016
Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish continues 20-year tradition
SPENCER — Mary Queen of the
Rosary Parish held its 20th Annual
Bazaar last weekend. And even though
the weather brought attendance down
on Saturday, June 11, it certainly didn’t
dampen guests’ spirits. Musical enter-
tainment was provided throughout the
weekend, as well as games and activities
for kids. An array of food fenders offered
everything from fried dough to pizza.
Kevin Flanders photos Aydan Nanigian, 7, left, and Mikayla Moorcroft, 4, both of Spencer, are ready for a fun day.
It’s not going to rain on Delphine Lynch’s
parade. The Spencer 2-year-old makes a
splash in the parish parking lot.
Luke Ruksnaitis, of Worcester, and Holy Name Tom Brady certainly hasn’t been known for throwing overinflated footballs like this one lately.
School science teacher Michael Hoogasian
offer games for kids.
Nolan Courtney, 11, left, and Thomas Martin, 12, both of Spencer,
represent Boy Scout Troop 201.
Samantha Holmes, 12, of East Brookfield, is Trinity Pervier, left, and her friend, Isabella Cote, 11, both of Spencer,
ready to hand out the darts so guests can try their luck at a raffle.
burst balloons for prizes.
The Bokis family, of Spencer, has participated in the event for two
straight years.
If not for a tent, this band would be singing in the rain.
Friday, June 17, 201 6 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5
CLASSROOM CORNER
A new frontier at Bay Path
O
fficials excited tO Offer new dental assisting prOgram
program?
“Absolutely. The dental field
is growing. There’s a dental
office, two or three of them, no
matter where you go. There’s a
couple of assistance per office.
Once you’re certified, you can
make around $20 an hour with
a high school education. They
have the opportunity to work
and make a great salary and
decide whether they want to
stay there or move forward and
become a dentist or get their
master’s degree at some point.”
What did you like about
being a dental assistant?
Lead Instructor Christina Genatossio poses with the freshman taking the
“What’s nice about is that dental assisting program’s first exploratory.
it’s a profession. It gives you
Olivia Richman photos self-esteem and you feel good
The brand new dental assisting program at Bay Path came to be during about what you do. If you care
the school’s large renovation project. All of the equipment (and the about other people and want
instructor) is brand new. to help them, this is all about
health. We’re just as important
as a nurse or doctor. There’s so
BY OLIVIA RICHMAN seven years. I worked in the many different aspects - tech-
NEWS STAFF WRITER field as a hygienist for 20 years nology, hands-on skills, social
CHARLTON — Bay Path and I started adjunct teaching skills you need. You have to
Regional Vocational Technical at QCC and liked it. I furthered be a well rounded person and
High School’s brand new den- my degree and am current- you have to be smart and moti-
tal assisting program will offi- ly finishing up my master’s vated.”
cially be offered next school degree. I was on the advisory
year, instructed by Christina board at Bay Path and the posi- How have you liked work-
Genatossio. Bay Path decid- tion opened up and it just kind ing with this first group of
ed to offer the program when of fell into place.” students?
“We are the pioneers right here of the program at Bay Path,” said Lead
they realized many vocational
Instructor Christina Genatossio. “The students have been fantastic. I
schools in the area didn’t offer How do you feel about this “We are the pioneers right
thought I’d have trouble getting them to understand. But they’re rising
any programs like it. opportunity? here of the program at Bay
to the occasion. They’re stepping up to the plate and they seem to love
“We wanted to give the kids Path. They’ve been fantastic. it. They’re not afraid to get their hands dirty and ask questions and help
a chance to go into something “It’s very exciting. I just I thought I’d have trouble get- each other.”
that has many different career think that having the opportu- ting them to understand. But
options once they complete nity to start something from they’re rising to the occasion. important process.” putting all this stuff togeth-
the course,” said Vocational scratch and make it your own, They’re stepping up to the er. These guys have given me
Director Don Montville. “There put your own twist on it — plate and they seem to love it. How do you feel that the great feedback. They’re having
are multiple job opportunities and use all the experiences I’ve They’re not afraid to get their students are so excited fun and getting along. That’s
in this field. We felt this was had for past 20 years and pass hands dirty and ask questions about participating in this how you learn. I know they’re
another way to provide kids it onto these students to give and help each other.” exploratory? learning something.”
with opportunities and I’m them an opportunity to start
sure it will entice a lot of kids their own career in their own What can students who “This is getting my feet wet as Olivia Richman can be
once the program is up and life — is very exciting.” are interested in taking this well as theirs. It’s validating all reached at 508-909-4132 or by
going.” program expect to learn? the work I’ve been doing since e-mail at olivia@stonebridge-
As of press time, 22 freshmen What brought you from January. I’ve been by myself press.com.
had signed up to explore the working in this career field “ W h e n
new dental assisting program. to wanting to teach? the students
As sophomores they will be leave here
able to decide if they want to “I love doing what I did at they are cer-
participate in the program. So the time. It’s a very difficult tified in radi-
far, the freshmen taking part in position physically. Over time, ation health
the program’s first exploratory people tend to migrate some- and safety.
have commented that they love where else and I think it was They’ll learn
the program and are hoping to time for me.” about X-rays
get in. and how to
Genatossio was hired back in Do you think there’s a take them and
January and has been “work- definite need for this pro- how radiation
ing hard,” said Montville, “at gram at Bay Path? affects the
developing the curriculum.” body. They’ll
Staff writer Olivia Richman “I think this area is under- learn OSHA
sat down with the busy instruc- served for dental assisting and infection
tor to discuss her excitement in high school setting. They control, know-
for the upcoming semester, her are located in Worcester, out ing all aspects
hopes for the program and her towards Springfield. I think of minimizing
experience in the dental assist- there’s a need as far as this cross-contam- Get your tickets early!
ing field. age group is concerned, giv- ination and
ing them the opportunity to get how to ster-
DATE: July 16, 2016
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6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • F riday, June 17, 2016
CLASSROOM CORNER
DPHS announces May Panthers of the Month
pick at least one club and join it, wheth-
er it be a sports team or a co-curricular
club,” Fyrberg said. “It is one of the best
parts of high school, and I would urge
anyone to join some sort of club.”
Added Melvin, “Just be yourself and
enjoy your last years of school, because
everyone at Prouty fits in and no one
is left behind. Prouty is one big family,
and these last four years really do go by
quick.”
Outside of school, Melvin enjoys read-
ing, exploring old buildings, and volun-
teering at the Richard Sugden Public
Library. Both students emphasized the
importance of staying active in and out
of school, which has allowed them to
find success at all levels.
Kevin Flanders can be reached at
508-909-4140, or by e-mail at kflanders@
stonebridgepress.com.
Courtesy photos
S M
Eric Fyrberg and Desiree Melvin were chosen as May’s David Prouty High School Panthers of the Month. chool enuS
BY KEVIN FLANDERS honored to be named May Panthers of dent of the school’s Future Nurses Club.
NEWS STAFF WRITER the Month by school officials. Fyrberg, Mrs. McCarthy is also one of Melvin’s
BROOKFIELD
SPENCER — Now that graduation a junior from Spencer, captained both favorite teachers, as well as Mrs.
has come and gone, it’s time for David his soccer and outdoor track teams; he Bussiere.
ELEMENTARY
Prouty High School’s next wave of lead- was a member of the indoor track team “Mrs. McCarthy is someone the stu-
ers to take the reigns. For the school’s as well. Fyrberg also managed to find dents can go and talk to about any
SCHOOL
May Panthers of the Month, leadership time for several other activities, serv- problems they are having, whether they
and involvement have been important ing as the historian for his class, the are personal or academic. She wants to
parts of their careers. vice president of Student Council, and help the students in any way she can Monday, June 20: Chicken in
Eric Fyrberg and Desiree Melvin were as a National Honor Society member. and wants to turn our school around for gravy over whipped potatoes, car-
Reflecting on his the better,” Melvin said. “Mrs. Bussiere rots, chicken salad sandwich.
first three years at makes the students look forward to Tuesday, June 21: Deli Turkey
Prouty as he gears going to school. Class with her is both pocket with lettuce & tomato, whole
up for his senior fun and educational. She always looks grain sun chips, managers specials.
season, Fyrberg is out for all of her students, and everyone Wednesday, June 22: Half Day,
appreciative of all can count on her no matter what.” Last Day, No Lunch Served
the teachers who Melvin’s favorite subjects are English
have impacted his and history. She hopes to attend an
BAY PATH
career. eight-year college for either nursing
“My favorite or psychology, with a goal of having a
teacher at Prouty career that assists children in need. BREAKFAST
would have to be “Either way, I want to work with
Mrs. McCarthy. kids with disorders to help better their Monday, June 20: Pancakes with
She does so much lives. I also want to do some traveling syrup, 4 oz. yogurt, 4 oz. fruit juice,
for this school, because other cultures fascinate me,” fruit variety
and she truly is Melvin said. Tuesday, June 21: Assorted bagel,
a kind and car- Though graduation just occurred, assorted cream cheese, 4 oz. yogurt,
ing woman,” said Fyrberg knows his class will be tossing 4 oz. fruit juice, fruit variety
Fyrberg, whose their caps soon enough. After DPHS, Wednesday, June 22: Scrambled
favorite subject is he plans to major in pre-med in college, eggs, sausage, whole-wheat toast, 4
biology. then pursue a career in a field known oz. fruit juice, fruit variety
Melvin, a soph- as physiatry. Thursday, June 23: Homemade
omore from “It is essentially being the leader of coffee cake, 4 oz. yogurt, 4 oz. fruit
Spencer, has wast- a team of therapists – physical, speech juice, fruit variety
ed no time in get- and occupational alike – to diagnose
ting involved in and treat injuries,” explained Fyrberg, LUNCH
sports and other who enjoys playing soccer, fishing and
activities. She is spending time in the outdoors when he Monday, June 20: Chef’s Choice
a member of the isn’t in school. Tuesday, June 21: Chef’s Choice
tennis team, the As a new class of Panthers prepares Wednesday, June 22: Chef’s
marching band, to make the transition from Knox Trail Choice
Drama Club, Show Middle School to DPHS, both Fyrberg Thursday, June 23: Half Day
Choir, and Ripple and Melvin had strong advice to consid-
Effect, in addition er over the summer.
to her role as presi- “I would tell an incoming freshman to
2016-2017
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Friday, June 17, 201 6 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7
CLASSROOM CORNER
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
Lasell College Springfield College for studies complet- North Brookfield Assumption College
ed in 2016. Associates: Ashley J. DuBrino, Kevin
Megan Stewart of Spencer, has W. Figueroa, Daniel Graham, Nathan
NEWTON — Chrysoula Margaritidis WORCESTER — Six hundred nine-
earned a bachelor’s of science degree R. Roberts
of Leicester, has received a BS degree ty-three students received a degree
in Recreation Management from Certificate: Mindy M. Gendron
from Lasell College. The achievement during Assumption College’s 99th
Springfield College for studies complet- Rochdale
was announced during commence- Commencement exercises on Saturday,
ed in 2016. Associates: Marlene Berry, Rebecca
ment exercises on the Newton, cam- May 7, held at the DCU Center in down-
M. Gleason
pus in May 15. Margaritidis majored in town Worcester.
Spencer
University of Rhode Island
Hospitality and Event Management. The following local students graduat-
Associate: Michael J. Gadbois,
ed with a Bachelor of Arts degree:
Lauren M. Moreau
NEWTON — Lasell College has KINGSTON, R.I. — The University Megan Cooney, of Leicester
released the Dean’s List for outstand- of Rhode Island is pleased to announce Robert Hyland, of Leicester
North Brookfield High School
ing academic achievement during the that more than 4,986 undergraduates Caitlin Morin, of Leicester
spring semester of the 2015-16 academic have qualified for the Spring 2016
Book Awards
year. A student must earn a semester Dean’s List. The students represent Keene State College
GPA of 3.5 or higher to receive Dean’s nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and
List recognition. towns, all six New England states, New NORTH BROOKFIELD — The follow-
Chrysoula Margaritidis, of Leicester, York and New Jersey, other states and ing College Book Awards were present- KEENE, N.H. — Keene State College
a member of the Class of 2016 with 25 countries. ed to the following Juniors at North is pleased to announce that 1,323 stu-
a major in Hospitality and Event Victoria A. Phillips, of Rochdale, was Brookfield High School during the High dents have been named to the spring
Management named to the Dean’s List. School Awards Ceremony on June 9. 2016 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s
Chelsea Scannell, of Spencer, a mem- The Elmira College Key: Tory list, Keene State College undergraduate
ber of the Class of 2017 with a major in Zalauskas students must be enrolled in a degree
Quinnipiac University
Graphic Design Saint Michael’s College Book Award: program, and must have completed a
Itzel Feeney, of West Brookfield, a Rachael Orsi minimum of six credit hours in the
member of the Class of 2018 with a HAMDEN, Conn. — The following Smith College Book Award: Amelia semester, receiving no failing or incom-
major in Event Management local students received degrees from Jordan plete grades. Students must achieve a
Connor O’Brien, of Leicester, a mem- Quinnipiac University during a com- The Student Sage Award: Amelia 3.5 or higher grade point average, on
ber of the Class of 2019 with a major in mencement ceremony held in May. Jordan and Rachael Orsi a 4.0 scale to earn dean’s list honors.
Communication Cherry Valley: Abigail Bernier, Rensselaer Medal Award: Kaitlyn Congratulations to the students below
Emma Witbeck, of Leicester, a mem- Bachelor of Science in health science Burnham who made the list.
ber of the Class of 2019 with a major in studies University of Rochester George Haylie Dolan, of West Brookfield
Graphic Design Spencer: Rebecca Streeter, Bachelor Eastman Young Leaders Award: Austin Kowalchek, of Leicester
of Science in management Rachael Orsi Charlotte Meyers, of Leicester
University of New Haven University of Rochester Frederick
Worcester Academy Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award: North Brookfield Schools
Tory Zalauskas
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — The follow-
University of Rochester Bausch Reunion
ing students were named to the Dean’s WORCESTER — Worcester Academy + Lomb Honorary Science Award:
List at the University of New Haven held its 182nd Commencement Kaitlyn Burnham
for the Spring 2016 semester. Full-time Exercises June 3 with 162 seniors grad- NORTH BROOKFIELD — The annual
undergraduate students must have a uating. Among the graduates was Nell North Brookfield Schools reunion will
3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the Fitzgerald of Spencer. College of William & Mary be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Time
semester to be eligible for the Dean’s Out in North Brookfield.
List. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The follow- Set for 6 p.m., the event will allow
Worcester Polytechnic
Leicester: Paige Boss, Henry C. ing local residents were recently named anyone who went to a school in North
Lee College of Criminal Justice and to the Dean’s List at the College of Brookfield to reconnect. Last year, over
Institute
Forensic Sciences - Criminal Justice; William & Mary for the spring 2016 100 people attended the event, some
Joseph Zimmerman, College of Arts and semester: from as far away as Florida.
Sciences - Music and Sound Recording WORCESTER — The following local Brookfield: Joshua Julian Galuska The cost is $5 per person, and guests
North Brookfield: Kelly Bower, Henry residents were among 1,292 students are invited to bring a finger food to
C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and from Worcester Polytechnic Institute share. For more information, or offer
Castleton University
Forensic Sciences - Criminal Justice (WPI) named to the university’s Dean’s to volunteer at the event, call Pam
Spencer: Karl Doane, Henry C. List for academic excellence for the Wetherell Woodbury at 508-885-7016.
Lee College of Criminal Justice and spring 2016 semester. CASTLETON, Vt. — Jared Leno, of You can also send an email nobrookfiel-
Forensic Sciences - Criminal Justice Elizabeth Quevillon of Brookfield, is Rochdale, was recently named to the [email protected].
West Brookfield: Colin O’Donnell, a member of the class of 2019 majoring Castleton University Dean’s List for the
College of Arts and Sciences - Music in biomedical engineering. spring semester of the 2015-16 academic Merriam-Gilbert Public
and Sound Recording Chelsea White, of Spencer, is a mem- year.
ber of the class of 2018 majoring in Library
Mount Ida College industrial engineering. Southbridge Savings Bank
Maddie Brennan, of Leicester, is a
WEST BROOKFIELD — Ongoing:
member of the class of 2019 majoring in
Scholarship Recipients
NEWTON — One hundred nine- mechanical engineering. Knitting Group, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
ty-four students received their associ- • Now through Thursday, July 28:
ate, bachelor and master’s degrees at Southbridge Savings Bank is pleased New Art Exhibit: “Bee Dreams” featur-
Springfield College
ceremonies at the Newton campus of to announce the winners of their annu- ing longtime local resident, Dorothy
Mount Ida college on May 16. al scholarship award program. The Benedict & her tapestries of rivers &
Ronald Bynum-Regalado of Leicester SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College receipients are: fields in the Brookfields. All are crafted
(01524) graduated with the B.S. in has named the following area students Jake Boisvert – Southbridge High from wool from her sheep & dyed with
Business Administration degree in to the dean’s list for academic excel- School natural extracts from plants which bees
Hospitality Management. lence for the spring 2016 term. Criteria Kaytlyn Mekal – Southbridge High visit on a regular basis on her farm.
Casey Grant, of Spencer, graduat- for selection to the dean’s list requires School
ed Cum Laude with the Bachelor of that the student must have completed Thomas Escobar – Tantasqua Merrick Public Library
Science degree in Dental Hygiene. a minimum of 12 credit hours of grad- Regional Senior High School
ed coursework for the semester, the Oscar Appleton – Tantasqua Regional
• Tuesday, June 28, 7 to 8 p.m. The
Saint Anselm College student must not have any incompletes Senior High School
Professor and the Madman by Simon
in the designated semester, and the Brittany Foley – Tantasqua Regional
Winchester. The shocking story of
student must have a minimum semes- Senior High School
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm ter grade point average of 3.500 for the Rachel Bianculli – Shepherd Hill the single greatest contributor to the
College has released the Dean’s List of semester. Regional High School first Oxford English Dictionary in 1857
high academic achievers for the sec- Kristina Krull, of Leicester. Krull is Brianna Higgins – Oxford High reveals that the man who contributed
ond semester of the just-completed 2015- studying Applied Exercise Science. School 10,000 definitions to the book was in fact
2016 school year. To be eligible for this Laura Quink, of Leicester. Quink is Andrew Romano – David Prouty High a patient in an asylum for the criminal-
honor, a student must have achieved a studying Health Science/Pre-Physician School ly insane.
Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better in a Assistant. Natalie Terranova – Bartlett High • Harmonious Happenings:
semester with at least 16 credits of study School Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
which award a letter grade. Anthony Gautier – Bay Path Regional Pre-School Music Time with Ms. Renee.
Mount Wachusett
Mark W. Cronin, Dean of the College, High School Free snack and juice served. No sign-
announced that the following students Nineveh O’Connell – Wachusett up. Funded by the Jeppson Memorial
Community College
from your geographic area have been Regional High School Fund for Brookfield, Greater Worcester
named to the Dean’s List for the Spring Christopher Slavin– Wachusett Community Foundation, and the
2016 semester at Saint Anselm College, GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Regional High School Friends of the Library. Snack donations
Manchester, New Hampshire. Community College celebrated the aca- Karishma Sewsanker – Leicester are always appreciated.
East Brookfield: Mikaela Lachapelle, demic achievements of its graduates High School • For Adults: Fridays at 3 p.m. Free
Nursing, 2018 during the college’s 51st commence- All of the students received a schol- home delivery and pick-up of library
Leicester: Daniel Peltier, Criminal ment on May 18. This year, 810 associ- arship in the amount of $2,000. The materials for anyone housebound.
Justice, 2016 ate degrees and certificates were award- students won the scholarships based This free service may be long or short
Rochdale: Melissa Prest, Criminal ed to 734 graduates. upon their academic and extracurricu- term. This service is sponsored by the
Justice, 2017 Brookfield lar achievements. Friends of the Library — call for more
Associates: Amanda C. Donham, information.
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Leicester
Certificate: Jessika L. Little Turn To NOTEBOOK page A15
FRAMINGHAM — The following
local Framingham State University stu-
Professional Directory
dents graduated this academic year:
• Alyssa Robinson, of Brookfield,
received a Bachelor of Science in
Education degree.
Merrimack College
MASSAGE THERAPY SENIOR CARE
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Samantha’s
of Education in at Merrimack College
at the college’s 66th Commencement
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President and Publisher
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Managing editor
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As children, it’s obvious that we need You might
our fathers. work diligent-
We rely on our fathers (whether we FinanciaL ly at building
want to admit it or not) for just about Focus a financial
everything. And if a father is doing his roadmap for
job correctly, we rely on them for help- your retire-
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wrong, for teaching, for correcting and prehensive
for acting in a way that is an example SCHOLARSHIP estate plan.
to mimic. But you can’t just create these strate-
As an adult, I realize that even now, I
gies – you also have to communicate
depend on my father still for quite a bit.
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He is the first one I call when anything
WORCESTER — The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. has awarded your spouse and your grown children
and everything happens. He’s the one I
52 scholarships to high school students nationwide, including Andrew Romano what you have in mind for the future –
call when my furnace acts up, when my
lawnmower fails to start or I have car of David Prouty High School. because the more they know, the fewer
problems. He’s the one whose phone For the last 12 years, the company has awarded scholarships to students, the surprises that await them down the
rings when there’s a project around the including children of employees, who have demonstrated academic excellence road.
house I know I need help completing and a commitment to serving their communities. These scholarships help stu- Let’s start with your spouse. Ideally,
because I am hopelessly talentless when dents to continue their education beyond high school, allowing them to further of course, you and your spouse should
it comes to working with my hands. develop and enhance their many talents. have already communicated about your
He’s the “Our scholarship program encourages these dedicated students to continue to respective ideas for retirement and
the one I con- strive for excellence and build upon their skills,” said Paul A. Belsito, president have come to an agreement on the big
sult in all of The Hanover’s Foundation. “It’s so inspiring to see the dedication these stu- issues, such as when you both plan to
Minor matters dents have to not only their academics, but also their communities. We hope our retire, where you’ll live during retire-
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his mind ant specifics related to financing your
is filled retirement. You’ll need to answer sever-
with knowledge that I am even now just Fahey suspension ‘ridiculous,’ ‘unfair’ al questions, including these:
beginning to tap into. Since I became When will you each start taking
a homeowner nearly two years ago, I Social Security?
think I’ve learned more from him about
Are there strategies for maximizing
To the Editor: paring ball fields before most people
these things than in my first 30 years.
both of your Social Security payments?
As I write this, there’s a power washer I am writing in reference to the neg- have started off for work for the day.
When will you need to start tap-
that we are planning on working on ative articles I’ve read in the newspa- There is no way we will or others that
ping into your respective retirement
together in the garage. That will cer- per regarding the suspension of Chuck know Chuck would believe he would
accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k)?
tainly be a learning experience. Fahey at David Prouty High School, ever take funds for himself.
And, once you do start withdrawing
Watching him work is fun to watch. which is ridiculous and so unfair. The Leicester High School baseball
from these accounts, how much should
He always has a way to fix anything, We have known Chuck since he was team has been truly blesses to have
you take out each year?
even when anyone else thinks it’s bro- a teenager playing baseball. He has him coach this season turning the
You may want to work with a finan-
ken. His creativity when it comes to fix- always been known as very respect- team from losing seasons until this
cial professional to address these issues,
ing, building or making something out able to all teammates, parents, and year. Because of Chuck’s dedication
of nothing is impressive. I will always others that know him! He is outstand- the team clinched first in their divi- but however you proceed, you and your
be in awe of that. ing in this community and we have sion. Chuck is so respected by the spouse need to be “on the same page”
But it’s not just all things construc- never heard a negative response from team and parents and shows quality regarding the key financial components
tion that impresses me about my father anyone. for his character. of your retirement.
— it’s his capacity for kindness, his Chuck has faced many adversities Prouty — wake up and do what Now, consider your grown children.
heart to help other people and his hum- and always achieved each one. He is is right with a man that is highly You need to clearly communicate your
ble attitude. So many times, he has gone estate plans to them, not only for the
a man of integrity, well respected as respected by all that know him.
out of his way to help other people, and sake of openness and honesty, but also
a teacher and baseball coach going
it’s a quality I want to mimic in my own because they may well play active roles
above and beyond. People I’ve known Dave anD Diane Hart
life and show my own son as an exam- within those plans. So when talking
ple to follow. in this town for over 40 years have Spencer to your children, make sure you cover
spoken of his going out of his way pre-
As we look ahead to Father’s Day this these areas:
weekend, my mind drifts to my own Letter Carriers Food Drive a success Durable power of attorney – You may
role as a father, what I’ve learned from well decide to give one of your grown
my own father, and how similar I am children the durable power of attorney
with my son to how my father was with
To the Editor: erously. I would also like to thank to pay bills and make financial choices
me growing up. He was always more
On Saturday, May 14, the Letter the city letter carriers, rural carriers, on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
than willing to access his goofy side
Carriers in Spencer conducted their clerks, volunteers, our supervisor and Estate executor – An executor is the
with my brother and me, rough housing
Annual Food Drive. The city letter post master for working so very hard person or entity you name in your will
with us and making us laugh. For me,
I see shades of my father in the way I carriers, rural carriers and volun- to make this food drive such a huge to carry out your wishes. An execu-
have fun with my kids. teers collected approximately 6000 success. tor has a variety of responsibilities,
The other night, working late on pounds of good non-perishable food. Thank you all sincerely. so you’ll want to choose someone who
deadline (I’m talking middle of the Having the plastic bags also helped is honest and capable of dealing with
night/wee early hours of the morning with contributions. Gary M. pelleGrino legal and financial matters. Again, you
late), I heard the door to my son’s bed- I would like to thank all the resi- coorDinator, Spencer letter could ask a grown child to serve as your
room creak open, and footsteps begin dents of Spencer who donated so gen- carrierS executor, but, to avoid potential conflict
to stumble down the hallway toward of interests among your children, you
where I was working at the dining room might want to go outside the family.
11 questions to ask when
table, where I work at a makeshift work Talk with an attorney about how best to
station (until someday I finish off my name your executor.
basement and make me an office!). It Status of will and living trust –
was my son, bleary eyed, and on the Assuming you have already drawn up a
hiring a real estate agent
verge of tears. He was obviously tossing will, share it with your grown children.
and turning, and just woke up from a The same is true with a living trust, a
nightmare of some sort. popular estate-planning tool that may
“You OK, buddy?” I asked, taking allow your survivors to avoid going
Most people only hire a real estate agent get an offer on their listings compared to
off my headphones, saving what I was through the time-consuming, public
a few times in their life. Hirinother agents.
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He merely looked up at me through
idating because you are ratio? This will help contain a great deal of information your
half-closed eyes, a frown across his face, report
entrusting someone you to see that not children should know about – so take
and lifted his hands toward me, want-
with your largest asset. all agents are created the time to explain your thinking when
ing me to pick him up and hold him
There is no reason to equally and if you hire you created these documents.
to comfort him. Of course, I obliged. JAMES
fear if you know what the right agent you will You want to enjoy a comfortable
Holding him as he calmed down, I whis-
questions to ask and BLACK actually make more retirement, and you want to leave a
pered in his ear.
what you should be money when selling meaningful legacy through your estate
“I got you,” I calmly said. “Daddy’s
looking for answers. your home. plans. To help accomplish both these
got you.”
1) How long have you been selling real 6) Can you provide me with testimoni- goals, you need to include your loved
He needed me in that moment. He
needed his Daddy to comfort him. He estate? This is a great question to under- als and even references? If we interview ones in your arrangements – so open
needed me to make everything that was stand if they are brand new or have been for a job they always ask for references, those lines of communication.
going on in his head better. I walked in the business for 30 years. Neither is why not ask for references from the Edward Jones, its employees and
him back down the hallway and into bad nor good since the newer agent may agent because they are interviewing for financial advisors are not estate plan-
be willing to work harder for the sale a job.
the bedroom, gently laying him back on ners and cannot provide tax or legal
and if they have an experienced agent 7) Why should I hire you over another
his bed. He was already asleep. I kissed advice. You should consult your
helping them it will be like getting the agent? I don’t think there is a right or
him on the head, and snuck out, won- estate-planning attorney or qualified
experienced agent and at the same time wrong answer for this one but I think
dering how many times I myself snuck tax advisor regarding your situation.
having someone with that experience is it will help you to see how they han-
out of that very bedroom when I was a
invaluable. dle themselves with tough questions
child and sought out my Dad to comfort This article was written by Edward
2) How many homes did you sell last because this is a similar question to why
me when I was scared. It was probably Jones for use by your local Edward
year? I think this is more important than should I buy this over another house.
more than I remember. Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact
years of experience because this shows
In a way, at the end of the day, I don’t Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones
experience in this current market. 8) Are you an individual agent or do
think there will ever be a day where I 3) What is your marketing plan? This you have a team? Another question that I Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or
don’t need my Dad. Obviously, our rela- is important to ask so you don’t assume don’t think has a right or wrong answer. [email protected].
tionship has grown and changed over
they are doing something like taking pro- Many agents have teams that have spe-
time, but in some ways, I’ll always need
fessional photos when they just planned cialized people for each step of the pro-
him. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
on taking the pictures with their smart cess. Other agents will run the whole
Adam Minor may be reached at (508)
909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- phone. transaction themselves. If the team has www.508local.com
4) How long does it take you to sell cohesi veness then I think that is the best
bridgepress.com.
homes? You want them to supply data
on how long it on average takes them to Turn To BLACK page A9
Friday, June 17, 201 6 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9
VIEWPOINT
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Antiques of our industrial past
With the rich manufacturing ousels held triangular shaped it is desirable. Prices can range from
heritage in our area it is appro- drawers that were stenciled hundreds to thousands of dollars.
priate that I dedicate one of my with the types of screws they Decorators and collectors appreciate
columns to industrial antiques. held. We sold 2 of these at past Americana and the nostalgia of old
The minimalist design, sleek auctions and they fetched advertising pieces of all kinds.
lines and sturdy construction of prices in the high $100’s each. Transportation related items are
furniture used in factories and Printers’ cabinets, map, blue- also coveted by collectors, dealers and
mills appeals to many decora- print and chart cabinets are designers. Vintage gas pumps, auto-
tors and collectors. Companies some of the other wooden stor- mobiles, motorcycles, advertising signs
like O.C. White of Worcester age pieces buyers crave. and other accessories continue to main-
produced machinist lamps with Antiques, Many industrial machine tain strong interest and prices. Nautical
swing arms during the early parts are repurposed. Artists items like brass ship telegraphs, brass
ColleCtibles
20th century that bring strong and designers use machine diving helmets, compasses, ships’
prices today. Carts that were & estAtes gauges, cogs, gears and other clocks and steering wheels are just a
used to wheel goods between parts to create decorative few of the many items collectors desire.
stations in a factory are being pieces. Steampunk is a genre Engine bells, whistles, paymasters’
repurposed and finding their WAYNE TUISKULA of science fiction that uses desks, lanterns and signs are just a few
way into homes as coffee tables Victorian era clothing, indus- types of railroad memorabilia that are
or stands. With brick facto- trial parts and other pieces still on track with collectors.
ries being transformed into apartment that may have been scrapped to create The estate sale calendar has been
buildings, some of the signs and other futuristic designs that some say were very busy and we sometimes run mul-
objects that were once part of the fac- inspired by Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. tiple sales on weekends to meet client
tories are now being used to adorn the Repurposing of old parts has created a demand. Our next live auction takes
walls. niche market for these old industrial place August 25th. Visit our website Courtesy photo
Pieces for storing items are also pop- pieces. www.centralmassauctions.com and Washburn Co., Worcester, industrial drafting
ular. Metal storage bins that held bas- Other antiques from the Second sign up for our email list or follow us on desk brought nearly $200 at our April 2015
kets for factory workers, parts bins and Industrial Revolution that took place social media to keep updated on upcom- auction.
other vintage industrial metal storage during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s ing events.
units are highly sought after. Wooden and later are also in demand. Country
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or businesses. Octagonal wooden car- anything else with old advertising on Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate [email protected].
Father knows best: Part 1
Even at my tallest he life, but I cannot say the and a slew of other things cuss as advice or informa-
still stood almost a foot same. Throughout my MOM IN that he has to live with Tune in next week for tion, share with me your
taller than me. He always entire life my dad and I each day, I would always part 2 of our Father’s Day favorite tip or recipe and
stood up straight and had a rocky relationship. MOTION rather pretend he is column! join me on our next edi-
had an air of confidence. Having had a rough child- just fine. He has always tion of “Mom in Motion.”
Maybe it was the mili- hood with infrequent vis- been a gruff and slightly Please write in and E-mail me your thoughts
JILL ROUSEY
tary in him, or maybe it its with my dad gave me a grumpy crass man, but share your thoughts! As and tips at jill@stone-
was the strict religious lot of animosity towards jill@ his mood has become always, take what you bridgepress.com.
upbringing he had, but him. When I was 7 my stonebridgerpess.com more defeated over the want from what we dis-
almost anyone who met dad got remarried and years. He is not a fighter
him from afar felt a slight that didn’t sit well with and never has been. So
had my first heart break
intimidation by him. me. He married a woman when he wants to storm BLACK
I flew home from across
To me, he was the most who had two (grown) away, or get up and stress
the country and my dad continued from page A 8
handsome, smart, talent- children herself, I was cook, he can’t. While he
didn’t welcome me with
ed man in the world. He the baby, but I was pet- is still mobile, he is limit-
open arms, he greeted me option but if there is not good communication then the
taught me how to drive, rified I would no longer ed and not well. So many
with a rational thought individual agent could be a better option. You should
how to pilot a boat, build be my daddy’s baby girl times he has just wanted
of “what now.” When I find these answers in your reference checks.
a retaining wall, land- anymore. No longer was to give up, but the mere
got overwhelmed taking 9) What are your standards for returning phone call
scape a garden, send my I the one and only sun- thought even came with
care of my finances he and e-mails? This is important to ensure you know
very first email, build a shine in his life, and that a hefty price. He will
didn’t write me a check, what to expect when you have questions but also if a
fire, and cook the best didn’t sit well with me. never get down on his
he sat down with me and buyer calls on your home are they getting a call back
soups many people have Throughout my adoles- knees and plant a lilac
wrote every single thing within an hour or will it be 2 days and they already
ever tasted. cence and teenage years bush again, he will never
I owed on the back of an decided to buy another home. Another great question
This was my dad. He I became very separated get behind the wheel of
envelope and made me is when someone calls on your home who gets that
was strict with me, I from him. He tried to be a car and drive listening
face it. My dad is the rea- call? Is it going directly to that agent, to their team or
knew there was very my dad, my role model, to his favorite doo-wop,
son I joke when things get just anyone in their office. You just want to make sure
little I could get away but I wanted nothing to he will never steer a boat
tough, face every problem it is being routed to someone who has a stake in selling
with and I knew he was do with it. into the open waters and
with a solution and not your home.
always watching. Until As every kid does, I enjoy the spray on his
emotion, and make large 10) What happens when you are out of the office?
I was in my twenties I went through a period tanned skin. But he will
pots of soup in the middle Make sure when your agent goes on vacation that your
honestly thought my dad of time in my late teen be there to watch my kids
of the winter when I feel home does not go on vacation. This is an advantage of
could see everything I did years where I was finding excel in life. He will be
stressed. a real estate team to ensure there is coverage when the
and knew about it before myself. Through all the there to answer the phone
I am sure there are lots agent is out or ensure they have someone they partner
I even thought of doing crud I put him through when my son wants to
of people who wouldn’t with who will be covering everything when they are
it. I learned that pulling he was there to pick up call and talk about his
want a dad like mine. But out.
over to call him from a the pieces every time, school event, or my
I wouldn’t want any other 11) Are you a Realtor? This question is important
payphone at midnight but he always did it with daughter wants to babble
dad. because a Realtor is held to a higher level of standards
because I was running a “I refuse to take any something incoherent to
My dad’s health started and ethics. It doesn’t mean someone who isn’t a Realtor
late for curfew was better bull-poop from you” atti- him over the phone that
deteriorating a little over doesn’t have high ethics but it is another way to con-
than just walking in the tude. And that is what only makes sense to her,
10 years ago. I couldn’t firm they are being held to a higher standard.
house late and hoping no I needed most even if I he will be there. In two
even list all his ailments These are only a handful of great questions to ask but
one would notice. didn’t realize it then. years my husband and
because part of me can’t it is a great place to start and should hopefully help you
The phrase “daddy’s When I cried my dad I will celebrate our 10th
keep track and the other feel a little more confident next time you sit down with
girl” did not apply to me wasn’t there to wipe the anniversary and since
part blocked many of a real estate agent to help you sell your home.
until I was in my late tears away, he was there our wedding was across
them out. Between heart
teens. Many people with to stand me back up, tell the country and he was
attacks, a bone marrow James Black is a licensed realtor for A&M Real
an amazing father can me to go wash my face, unable to go, he will be
transplant, dangerously Estate Consultants at Keller Williams Realty. He may
say they have wonderful and come back and figure there to walk me down
irregular blood sugar, be reached at [phone] or by e-mail at jblack2@
memories their entire out the problem. When I the aisle, finally.
failing memory, chemo, kw.com.
10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • F riday, June 17, 2016
SPORTS
With win over Leicester, Pirates’ baseball
reaches fifth straight district final
W 16-7, 14- 2015
olverines finish see Win improvement from
Buckley and Renihan who “I was just trying to throw
have started all four years. It’s strikes, pound the zone and
something special that they’ll work on my fastball, which
remember for the rest of their was very effective tonight,”
lives.” Buckley said of his efforts on
While Oxford was making the hill.
waves with their five-year plan In the bottom of the frame,
of domination, in 2015 Leicester Oxford began to chip away at
was wondering if they’d ever the deficit. A two-out Renihan
crawl out of the Southern RBI single got the Pirates on
Worcester County League West the board, but Russo was able
Division basement. Following to get out of the inning shortly
a two-win campaign, new head thereafter. In the fourth frame,
coach Chuck Fahey stepped in it was right fielder Joe Grady
and immediately turned the coming through for his squad,
ship around. What resulted grounding into a force out, but
was a stellar 14-6 regular sea- allowing Bryce St. Germaine
son and two district victories (who walked) to score in
before running into the power- through the back door, and it
Oxford’s Dave Meech, one of head house Pirates. was now just 3-2.
coach Justin Richards’ “three “I told Chuck Fahey before Buckley struck out the first
aces,” started the game versus the game — their new coach three Wolverines he faced, and
Leicester and was relieved by — that somebody should build retired the first seven over-
Jared Buckley during a jam in the a gold statue of him. What he’s all, which was just what the
Jon Gouin photos
third inning. done with that program in a Pirates needed to get back into
The Oxford battery by game’s end of Jared Buckley on the hill with Zakk
year is just remarkable, it’s the game. In the bottom of the
Renihan doing the catching versus Leicester in a Central Mass. Division
good to see,” Richards said of fifth, Oxford captured the lead,
BY JON GOUIN 4 district semifinal played Thursday, June 9, at Fino Field in Milford, were
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT his counterpart. and it was Buckley’s bat help-
almost all the Pirates needed to get past the pesky Wolverines, 7-4.
Asked what changed, Fahey ing them out.
MILFORD — The top-seeded
responded, “I think just the Austin Greene (2 for 3, 3
Oxford High varsity baseball
attitude of the kids. They runs, steal) led off the inning
team has been here before,
showed up ready to play and with a single through the left
both literally and figurative-
wanting to win. They strug- side and Meech dropped a sac-
ly. They’ve made tough come-
gled last year and knew they rifice bunt to put the tying run
backs to win recently, and
could be better than they were. at second. After Renihan (2 for
they’ve also played at Fino
They came in eager to learn 4, run, 3 RBI) reached on an
Field for big games. Both hap-
and ready to win.” error, it was Buckley’s time
pened again on Thursday,
As far as the game action to shine. The result was a two-
June 9, when they faced No.
went, after the top of the third, run single to right that gave
5 seed Leicester High in the
the Wolverines held a 3-0 lead his squad their first lead of the
semifinals of the Central Mass.
on the Pirates. It was the bot- semifinal, 4-3.
Division 4 district tournament.
tom of the order that got things Leicester quickly tied it at
It took some time for the
rolling as Sean McCarthy sin- 4-4 when Anthony Notaro sin-
Pirates to crack the riddle that
gled and Ryan Stanick reached gled in Hart, who also singled,
was Wolverine starting pitch-
on a fielder’s choice when try- but in the bottom of that sixth
er Christian Russo, but once
ing to bunt him over. Leadoff inning, Oxford broke things
they did, Oxford’s offense took
hitter Brett Willand then got open. Noah Buckley singled to
care of business, coming from
hit by a Dave Meech offering to start the rally, and then Greene
down 3-0 to pull away with a 7-4
load the bases, and a wild pitch did as well. Meech was then hit
victory behind seasoned veter-
scored McCarthy from third to by a pitch to load the bags for
ans Jared Buckley and Zakk
make it 1-0. The next batter for Renihan, who delivered.
Renihan.
Leicester, Mike Albro, lifted a The senior catcher ripped a
“It’s five straight years Bryce St. Germain of Oxford keeps his head low on a ball he sent packing
sacrifice fly to center to score two-run double to left to make
[reaching the district final], as he earned himself a triple to start the second inning.
Stanick. Camden Hart (2 for 3, it 6-4, and then Jared Buckley
that means seniors like Jared
run, RBI) then drove him in drove in Meech on a groundout
and Zakk — who have played
with a long single getting it to to second. At 7-4, that was all
four years — and everybody St. Germain to end the game. the semifinals versus Oxford.
3-0. “Buck” would need.
else playing with us has been Buckley finished his 4 1/3 “That’s a good team over there;
In the midst of the rally, But, in a tough seventh frame,
in it three or four times,” Pirate innings allowing one run on they swing the bats well from
Meech (2 2/3 innings, 1 hit, he hit two batters, which was
head coach Justin Richards three hits with seven strike- number one to number nine.
3 runs, 3 strikeouts) was wrapped around a strikeout, to
said of the perennially strong outs. They’re going back to the finals
pulled by Richards in favor set up the tying run at the plate
program. Next up for Oxford is a date again because that’s the team
of Buckley, who finished out with one down. He was then
Richards added: “All of them, with No. 3 St. Bernard’s in the they are.”
the game while pitching domi- able to induce a grounder to
their season hasn’t ended short district championship game. Asked about a lasting
nantly most of the way, which second, and Cam Cardoni made
of the district championship “It feels great,” an excited impression he would take from
allowed his mates to climb a great turn to start the 4-6-3
game and I don’t know if that’s Buckley said after the win. his team’s fine season, Fahey
back into the game. double play, highlighted by a
ever happened, especially with “Someone’s got to walk away responded simply, “Just a big
great throw
without the win,” Fahey said of smile on my face.”
by shortstop
ATTENTION
sports briefs
“Run Like the Dickens” Third place: Shelley Miranda, 53
Dunny’s Tavern — Week 5
Race to benefit Bay State First place: Tom Sokol and Derek
Lambert
Equine Rescue set for July Second place: Ralph Ballard and
Bob Henry
10 Third place: Greg Sokol and Den
Howard

The “Run Like the Dickens” Race at
Tuesday Ladies League
Old Sturbridge Village to raise funds
A Flight: Val Ricciardi
to save and rehabilitate horses at
B Flight: Mary Messier
risk runners and walkers of all ages
C Flight: Rosie Kadeski
are invited to take part in the fourth
“Run Like the Dickens” 5K race on
Thursday Quota League — Week 5
Sunday, July 10 at Old Sturbridge
First place: Jim and Lisa Kularski,
Village. The race is the year’s prin-
+9
cipal fundraising event for Bay State
Second place: Chris Depasse and C.
Equine Rescue, an all-volunteer non-
Hussey, +7
profit organization that rescues and
Third place: Mike Buffone and Joe
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS rehabilitates abused, neglected and
Martini, +6
abandoned horses. The course of
the race offers participants a unique
Flexcon League — Week 4
experience of Old Sturbridge Village,
Photos Wanted First place: Jim Hemenway and
as it winds through the Village’s pic-
Doug Gadaire, +5
turesque roads and trails.
Second place: Rich Johnson and
Prizes will be awarded to the over-
Steve Allain, +3
all first place male and female fin-
The 2017 Spencer, Leicester & The Brookfields Community & Third place tie: Pit Caron and Neil
ishers, as well as to first place male
Fitzpatrick; Ron Ducharme and Steve
Restaurant Guide is looking for some GREAT photos that represent and female finishers in six age based
Allard, +1
divisions. The first 150 registrants
our beautiful towns. If you’d like to share your pics and possibly
will receive “Race Like the Dickens”
get them published in the 2017 Directory, please email a high T shirts. Blue Jays Baseball Club
Entry fee for “Run Like the
resolution jpg to me at [email protected] and please
Dickens” is $30 until July 3 and $40 sponsoring high school exhi-
put 2017 DIRECTORY PHOTO in the subject line, a description of from July 4 until race day.
A children’s stickh orse race bition series in Cooperstown
where the photo was taken, and your name and town in the email.
will be part of the day’s events.
I am looking for photos taking during all four seasons, of scenery, Participants can register online and
The Blue Jays Baseball Club is
find more information on the race
landmarks, animals and people that make our towns great! sponsoring a high school exhibition
and on the Rescue’s work at www.
series in the Cooperstown, New York
BayStateRescue.org.
area next spring for varsity and junior
This is not a contest, we cannot compensate you for your
varsity teams. They are also sponsor-
photos, but if we publish your photo, you will be given credit for Bay Path Golf Course ing three-game summer tournaments
for 13U, 14U, 16U and 18U clubs. Night
taking the picture and forever be in the archives of our directories!
Results games can be scheduled. Trophies
awarded. For additional information,
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.
contact Harvey Sandig at (607) 652-
Monday Night Ladies League
June Simakauskas 7740 with your open dates. You can
First place: Lisa Kularski, 45
also email him at Cooperstown314@
p: 508-909-4062 e: [email protected] Second place: Tracey Davenport, 48
aol.com.