Serving the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834

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1 Serving the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834 BARRE GAZETTE December 6, 2018 Vol. 184 No. 33 USPS $1.00 Parade brings holiday cheer to Barre The Barre Riding and Driving Club participated in the Santa parade that was part of the Christmas in Barre event held last Saturday. These riders decorated their horses with some holiday cheer. Turley Publications Photos by Ellenor Downer At right, Tim Mara and Barry Alman of the Barre Lions Club carry the Barre Lions Club banner. They dressed as elves. For more photos see page 8. Barre selectmen hold public hearings By Ellenor Downer Staff Writer BARRE The Barre Board of Selectmen held back to back public hearings, both related to marijuana. The first hearing was for a marijuana licensing bylaw. An article for the town to adopt this bylaw is on the special town meeting warrant, Tuesday, Dec. 11. The bylaw would establish protocols the selectmen would follow with the host community agreement, a first step in the process. The percentage of alcoholic license in town determines the number of retail marijuana stores. In Barre, the number is one marijuana retail business. If the number of alcoholic licenses should increase, the number of allowed marijuana establishments would also increase. The other hearing concerned the adoption of a three percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana products. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 64N, Section 3 allows municipalities to vote this law at a special or annual town meeting. It will be an article on the special town meeting. The law allows municipalities to assess up to three percent and the state 18 percent. Additional funds for fire department State Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) attended the Monday night selectmen s meeting to present a replica of a check from the state for $25,000 for the Barre Fire Department. There will be an article on the special town meeting to fund a new fire truck to replace Engine 4 for $500,000. Funding will come from raising and appropriating, available funds and /or borrowing. Food waste program The board of health partnered with City Compost of Boston and Orange, in an effort to reduce the waste stream. Transfer station sticker holders collect household wastes and dump them in a container at the transfer station. The program makes the town eligible for some grants. Transfer Station Study Committee Members of the Transfer Station Study Committee, John Chase, Kathlyn Inman and Mike Blanchard, presented selectmen with an update. Member Kathlyn Inman said the group visited neighboring recycling and transfer stations. She said that it was very difficult to even break even in recycling right now. She asked if the selectmen wanted to regionalize the transfer station. She said if they did, a survey would be conducted and the town would need new site approval with the DEP as well as rewrite a town bylaw to accept trash from towns other than Barre. The committee met with the board of health, which recommend- See SELECTMEN, page 5 Barre voters to hold special town meeting By Ellenor Downer Staff Writer BARRE There will be a special town meeting for Barre voters Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ruggles Lane School auditorium. There are fourteen articles on the warrant. The first two articles involve bills for the previous fiscal year, Article one is for an assessment for Regional Animal Control of $2, The next article is for costs associated with an invoice for Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services in the amount of $530. Article 3 asks the town to raise and appropriate, transfer or borrow $500,000 to purchase a new fire engine to replace Engine #4. Other money articles include an upgrade for the board of assessors Vision System and the purchase of tasers for the police department. Voters will also decide if they want a change in senior transportation from the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) to the Montachusett Area Regional Transit BARRE Residents may save money on trash bags by using the new Barre food waste reduction program. Residents may separate their food waste from their household trash in a kitchen scrap bucket or other leak-proof container. They bring the container to the Barre Transfer Station and empty the food wasteinto a container located at the transfer station during Authority (MART). Two articles seek to amend votes taken at the June 18 annual town meeting. Article 7 would transfer from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund $50,000 to expend during the fiscal year ending June 20, The expenditures would be under the authority of the board of selectmen and consistent with the license agreement. Article 13 asked the town to vote to amend the vote taken June 19, 2018 on Article 34 by inserting, following the words Provisional Certificate of Registration for a Registered Marijuana Dispensary, the words for the Town of Barre. Articles 8, 9 11 and 12 are marijuana related. Article 8 if adopted would allow under Massachusetts General Law C, 64N, Section 3, a 3 percent local sales tax on marijuana products, the maximum amount allowed by the state. Article 9 if approved would amend the Code of the Town of Barre by inserting a new Chapter 160, Marijuana BOH offers food waste reduction program BARRE STM, page 7 regularly scheduled hours. Kitchen scrap buckets are now available at the transfer station. A limited number of kitchen scrap buckets will be available on a first come first serve basis with a limit of one per household. The Food Waste Reduction Program is available to Barre residents that hold a valid Transfer Station sticker. A list of accepted items can be found at at the transfer station or by calling the Barre Board of Health at , extension 117. Barre Players journey back to 19th century London By Ellenor Downer Staff Writer BARRE It is amazing that a handful of actors and actresses can take on multiple roles. The Barre Players Theater production of A Christmas Carol does just that. The production based on the story by Charles Dickens was adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow. Diana Canterbury directed and produced The Christmas Carol. Only Scrooge played by Jim Douglas has a single role, but that is not quite the case. Scrooge transformsfrom his complete dislike of Christmas, calling the holiday Humbug and miserly ways to a a loving uncle and generous man that willingly parts with his money. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge is set in London around 1842 at Christmas time. During the night, Scrooge has a visitor, the ghost of his deceased partner, Jacob Marley played by Michael Pray. Richard Zuscak roles included the headmaster, Scrooge s nephew and the father of Scrooge s fiancée. Marley warns Scrooge to repent his ways to avoid eternal damnation that he now experiences. He comes in chains and possibly might frighten young children. Marley tells Scrooge that he will be visited by three ghosts: Christmas past, present and future. Carolyn Salter plays the ghost of Christmas past, Scrooge s mother, Mrs. Cratchit and his nephew Fred s wife. The ghost of Christmas past escorts Scrooge to the boarding school where he spent Christmas, then to his father s home where his his sister informs him that their father refuses to see him, to a ball where he meets his fiancée and then the Christmas where she breaks up with him. Michael Pray besides BARRE PLAYERS, page 10 Barre Fire Department to receive $25,000 Turley Publications Courtesy Photo by Andrew Golas State Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) presented a replica of a check for $25,000 that the town of Barre Fire Department will be receiving from the state at the Monday night board of selectmen meeting. Shown from left are, selectman vice-chair Gregory O Sullivan, Sen. Anne Gobi, selectman chair Matthew Urban and selectman Charles Chase. Joint public hearing to discuss possible school closing NEW BRAINTREE There will be a joint public hearing between the Quabbin Regional School District Committee and a quorum of the select boards from the five member towns Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the New Braintree Town Hall, 20 Memorial Drive. The purpose will be to discuss the possible closure of the New Braintree Grade School. This is a series of meetings required by the Quabbin Regional Agreement in order to close an elementary school. Once the school committee takes a formal vote as such, the town will then hold a single issue town meeting no sooner than three months and no later than six months after the formal vote, where a majority ballot vote will determine the closure. Christmas craft fair set for Dec. 8 NEW BRAINTREE Christmas in New Braintree craft fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.in the New Braintree Town Hall and the New Braintree Grade School. The 18 th annual fair is a place to complete holiday shopping. Local artisans will be displaying their wares, Santa will be visiting, and the New Braintree Congregational Church will be selling food in their cafe and bakeshop. $33/Year $38 Out-of-State It s easier than ever to SUBSCRIBE to your hometown paper. Visit barregazette.turley.com and click on SUBSCRIPTIONS! You can also browse our archives, submit your news and view our facebook feed all from the same page! BARRE GAZETTE MARCH 3, 2016 VOL. 181, NO. 43 USPS Selectmen grant one-day liquor license Library event to include beer and wine By Ellenor Downer Staff Writer OAKHAM Fobes Memorial Library director, Samantha Boudin, requested a one-day liquor license for the Friends of the Library Swinging Desserts event. She said that this y friends gro Serving the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834 Technical rescue team simulates shaft rescue BARRE The Barre Fire is one of the host community that house a technical rescue trailer for the Fire District 8 Technical Rescue Team. As part of being a community that has members on the team, Barre Fire Department hosted a training scenario on Thursday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 28 at the sewer pumping station by Fire Station 2 on Wheelwright Road. The training was the same on b th Locally, Sanders and Trump win in primary $1.00 By Ell

2 Page 2 Barre Gazette December 6, 2018 Round Town Ellenor Downer Barre PD gun buyback site Goods 4 Guns annual buyback will be held Saturday, Dec. 15. People may drop off guns at the Barre Police Department, 655 South St., Barre from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guns will be exchanged for gift cards, supplied by UMass Memorial Health Care, of varying amounts: $25 rifle or replica gun, $50 pistol and $75 semiautomatic weapon of any kind. Gun owners can pick up a free trigger lock from these same police stations whether they turn in a gun or not. Community Friendship Supper Breakfast for supper will be the menu at the Thursday, Dec. 20 Community Friendship Supper at the Barre Congregational Church, 30 Park St., at 5:30 p.m. A free will offering may be given. The offering used by the Mission s Committee for those in need in the church and community. American Legion Auxiliary meeting The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 2, will hold their Christmas meeting Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Americal Legion Post, 450 South Barre Road. Refreshments will be served by Jean Reed and Sonja Blaney. Members should bring a wrapped Yankee swap gift. Barre Food Pantry Free monthly food distribution for the Barre Food Pantry will be Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Barre Food Pantry would like to encourage clients to bring their reusable grocery tote bags with them when they come to pick up food at distribution. For more information, people may call Sonja at or Chuck at The food pantry is back to needing donations of clean, heavy paper one-dozen egg cartons, so that volunteers can repackage the bulk eggs the pantry gets each month into client-appropriate dozens. Cartons can be dropped off at the Barre Congregational Church, the Barre Senior Center, the Fobes Memorial Library in Oakham or the Woods Memorial Library in Barre. Volunteers are welcome to help with set up Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to help staff the tables, help clients and carry groceries to clients cars. Free food waste reduction program Residents may save money on trash bags by using the new Barre food waste reduction program. Residents may separate their food waste from their household trash in a kitchen scrap bucket or other leakproof container. They bring the container to the Barre Transfer Station and empty the food waste See ROUND TOWN, page 5 News of the Towns Local writers to hold earth-based writing workshop Turley Publications Submitted Photo The 1920 photo of Mystic Isle in Petersham s Connor s Pond isone of the images that has inspired local Earth writers and will be discussed Saturday, Dec. 15 program at the Petersham Library. PETERSHAM As people begin to experience very trying times on Planet Earth from climate disruption and cultural fragmentation, all must heighten their connection to the physical place. One way to connect to the unique Quabbin Region is to understand the amazing natural and cultural history that is preserved through pictures, artifacts and writings. From the early Nipmuc cultural history in the Nichewaug section of Quabbin to the early 1900s State-of-the-Art Agricultural High School and Harvard Forest in Petersham to the rich cultural history of various villages to the extraordinary recent efforts to conserve land, the area has a very rich history to document. Area residents interested in reading and writing about the natural world are invited to attend a free workshop entitled the Earth-based Writing of the Quabbin Region. It will take place Saturday, Dec. 15 from 1-3 p.m. at The Petersham Memorial Library and at 3:30 p.m. for a Reading Aloud session at the Petersham Country Store. Three key local writers will share their inspiration and techniques of writing; including, Allen Young, North Quabbin Revisited; Cathy Stanton, A Quabbin Farm Album and Larry Buell, A Return to the Meadow: Images and Writings of Place. People are invited to join these writers to learn of their process of writing and gain instruction in Earth Writing techniques. Buell, a life-long resident of Petersham, offered this comment on the program, The Quabbin Region has rich array of Earth and Placebased writing that has informed our present culture. Buell goes on to quote farmer/poet, Wendell Berry, who wrote the prophetic statement, If you don t know where you are, you may not know who you are. This is a free event is sponsored by the University of the Wild at Earthlands with donations accepted. For more information and registration, people may contact Dr. Larry Buell at larrybuell@earthlands.org, or visit Hubbardston Ellenor Downer edowner@turley.com Santa arrives for brunch Dec. 8 Brunch with Santa will take place Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the cafeteria at the Hubbardston Center School, Elm Street. The brunch will consist of different kinds of child friendly breakfast items such as muffins, doughnuts, bagels, fruit. juice and coffee. There will be a Chinese auction and crafts for children. Donation is $10 per family at the door. All proceeds goes toward the Special Events Fund for future events. A photo opportunity with Santa will be available. The Quabbin Regional School District does not sponsor this event. Golden Agers Club of Hubbardston The Golden Agers Club of Hubbardston will meet Thursday, Dec. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hubbardston Senior Center, 7A Main St. MOMS Club of Hubbardston The MOMS Club of Hubbardston will meet Friday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at a location to be announced. MOMS Club of Hubbardston area is a chapter of International MOMS Club, support group for mothers. Mothers may momsclubofhubbardston@yahoo. com for more information or visit Senior center The Hubbardston Senior Center, 7A Main St., weekly schedule includes: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Wii Bowling at 8 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday coffee hour at 8 a.m.; Tuesday - Swinging Singing Seniors at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday - walking club at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday - Senior Center meals by MOC at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday - pitch (second and fourth Wednesdays each month) at 1:30 p.m., Thursday - cribbage (second and fourth Thursdays each month) at 1:30 p.m., Friday - craft corner (third Friday each month) at 10 a.m., Friday cribbage at 1:30 p.m. and Friday evenings - pitch (first and third Fridays each month) at 6:30 p.m. The next diet and weight-loss seminar will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. in the senior center. Free bread/baked goods are available at the senior center Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Price Chopper Supermarket in Gardner donates them. Free 1/2 dozen Country Hen eggs for residents 60 and over are available every week on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the senior center. For more information, people may call extension 211. On Fridays, a SHINE Medicare counselor is available by appointment. DECK THE HALLS AND Boost Your Savings Celebrating the opening of our downtown Worcester location! 3.00 %* APY when you open a Heart of Worcester Savings Account between December 10-15, Limited only to deposits new to Fidelity Bank. Act fast! December only! Enjoy full access to your funds and a great rate with our Heart of Worcester Savings Account! 12 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN CENTRAL MASS LEOMINSTER WORCESTER FITCHBURG GARDNER MILLBURY SHIRLEY BARRE PAXTON PRINCETON WINCHENDON *Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) effective as of 10/29/2018. Promotional offer subject to change or cancellation at any time. Limit one Savings account per tax reported owner. Personal accounts only. Offer is not valid to existing deposits at the bank and is limited only to funds that are new to Fidelity Bank. All deposits to this account during the promotional period (now through April 30th, 2019) must be new funds to Fidelity Bank. No transfers from other Fidelity Bank accounts allowed. The APY for the Heart of Worcester Savings as of 10/29/18 is 3.00% for balances up to $100, % % for balances of $100, to $250,000.00, and 3.00% % for balances $250, and over. Rate is blended. Rate is guaranteed until April 30th, 2019, and is subject to change thereafter. Fees may reduce earnings. Transfers from a savings account to another account or to third parties by preauthorized, automatic, telephone, or computer transfer are limited to six per monthly statement cycle with no transfers by check, draft, debit card, or similar order to third parties. The minimum balance to earn interest is $0.01. 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Garlic herbed chicken, bread stuffing, Brussels sprouts, chocolate pudding, diet = sugar free tapioca pudding, whole wheat bread THURS. Potato crunch fish, herbed potatoes, peas and onions, cinnamon streusel cake, diet = half piece, pumpernickel bread, tartar sauce FRI. Baked ham, sour cream and chive mashed potato, carrots, fresh fruit, marble rye bread *Diabetic friendly dessert **Higher sodium entree Meal includes milk and margarine. Menus are subject to change. All meals are served at about 11:45 a.m. each weekday. Reservations should be made the day before by calling before 10:30 a.m. The donation of $2.50 per meal helps keep the program running. (508) CERTIFIED CONTACT LENS & EYEGLASS SPECIALISTS Holiday Gift Certificates Available 1015 MAIN STREET, HOLDEN MASSACHUSETTS Corrections policy The Barre Gazette will gladly correct factual errors that appear in this paper. Corrections or clarifications will always appear on Page 2. 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3 News of the Towns December 6, 2018 Barre Gazette Page 3 Public Meetings BARRE Barre Housing Authority Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. DPW Commission Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Special Town Meeting Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Cable Advisory Committee Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Library Trustees Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. QRSD Special Education Subcommittee D ec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Sewer Commission Dec. 20 at 4:30 p.m. HARDWICK Board of Health Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Paige Library Trustees Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Gilbertville-Wheelwright Sewer Commissioners Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Gilbertville Water District Dec. 11and Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Planning Board Dec. 11 at 6:45 p.m. Gilbertville Public Library Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Wheelwright Water District Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Council on Aging Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Conservation Commission Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Cemetery Commissioners Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. HUBBARDSTON Board of Selectmen Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Board of Health Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Cemetery Commission Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Library Trustees Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Parks Commission Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Town Center Committee Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Agricultural Commission Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Town Center Committee Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. Cultural Council Dec. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Council on Aging Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m. NEW BRAINTREE Historical Commission Dec. 6 and Jan. 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. QRSD Committee and five town selectmen joint public hearing Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the New Braintree Town Hall PETERSHAM Petersham Forest and Shade Tree Committee Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Board of Health Dec. 6 and Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Selectboard Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Cemetery Commission Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Petersham Historic District Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Planning Board Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. RUTLAND Finance Committee Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing Dec. 11 at 7:15 p.m. Barre Food Pantry distributes Dec. 12 BARRE The Barre Food Pantry at the Barre Congregational Church on the common welcomes volunteers Tuesday, Dec. 11 between 6:30-8:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help set up the room and sort, date and pre-bag donated groceries for free distribution the next day. Community service hours can be provided for Quabbin Regional High School students that come to help. The food pantry is back to needing donations of clean, heavy paper one-dozen egg cartons, so that volunteers can repackage the bulk eggs the pantry gets each month into client-appropriate dozens. Cartons can be dropped off at the Barre Congregational Church, the Barre Senior Center, the Fobes Memorial Library in Oakham or the Woods Memorial Library in Barre. Wednesday, Dec. 12 the Barre Food Pantry welcomes volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to noon to help staff the tables, help clients shop the food bank offerings and help carry groceries to clients cars. Community service hours can be provided for Quabbin Regional High School students that come to help. People in need of food assistance are welcome from 10 a.m. to noon for free monthly distribution of fresh, frozen and canned food made available through local and regional donations and state and federal government programs. The Barre Food Pantry would like to encourage clients to bring their reusable grocery tote bags with them when they come to pick up food at distribution. For more information, people may call Sonja at or Chuck at Let Us Sweeten Your Holiday Handmade Chocolates Decadent Truffles Fresh Roasted Nuts Chocolate Santas Ribbon Candy As Seen On Chronicle and in Yankee Magazine Hand Made Candies 4 Main St., Gardner, MA Monday-Friday 9-5:30, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4 Celebrating 81 years in Gardner Walker Farm wins sustainable business award WE SERVICE ALL MAJOR BRAND APPLIANCES NAME BRAND APPLIANCES & TV S AT WAREHOUSE PRICES 287 Main Street Gardner Get Ready For Winter! It s Here! Studded Snows Can Go On Now! ORIGINAL TIRE CO. Joseph West SOUTH ATHOL ROAD, ATHOL OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY 8 A.M. TO NOON Turley Publications Photo Courtesy of Walker Farm Joan Walker is shown with her herd of Red Devon beef cattle NEW BRAINTREE Joan and Randy Walker of Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) Walker Farm have been named a 2018 Sustainable Business Award winner by the Massachusetts Sustainable Business Network. In its fourth year, the Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards honor the contributions of the Commonwealth s most sustainable businesses and awards small businesses whose sustainability efforts are outstanding. The awards ceremony was held in Somerville Nov.15. The Walkers raise Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW beef cattle outdoors on pasture at 400-acre Walker Farm, at the foot of Whortleberry Hill. Acknowledged by Consumer Reports as the only highly meaningful food label for farm animal welfare, outdoor access and sustainability, Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW is an independent, nonprofit farm certification and one of the nation s top five fastest-growing food label claims. In early 2013, Joan Walker recognized the growing public concern about food, how it is produced and decided to certify their farm. By raising the small herd of Red Devon beef cattle outdoors on pasture according to the highest animal welfare standards, Joan Walker is leading the way in meeting consumer demand for verified, high-welfare and sustainable beef products. Joan also manages the farm with wildlife and habitat conservation in mind and is passionate about sustainable farming and animal welfare. Joan Walker of Walker Farm says, Sustainability is central to my business because it is ecologically and financially responsible. Consuming less and reusing as much as possible is truly a business win-win. It also means that I have complete control over what I am using on our farm, and for our animals, which is key to our farming practices. We re honored to receive this award and be recognized for the efforts we ve made to use every asset we have on our farm. We re also very proud to continue to be recognized as a Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW producer, since this is another important indicator of our sustainability efforts. AGW executive director Andrew Gunther says, It is an honor to work with outstanding farmers like Joan and Randy Walker who are producing food in ways that are good for people, animals and the planet. The Walkers are leaders in their community and standout farmers in the field. We couldn t be more excited for them on this well-deserved recognition. For more information about Walker Farm, people may visit walkergrassfed.com, contact Joan Walker by at Joanie@ walkergrassfed.com or follow the TO ADVERTISE IN THE BARRE GAZETTE, CALL TIM MARA AT farm on Facebook. A Greener World (AGW) identifies, audits, certifies and promotes practical, sustainable farming systems by supporting farmers and ranchers and informing consumers. AGW s growing family of trusted certifications includes Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW. Each program is designed to have positive and measurable impacts on the environment, society and animals, and to encourage truly sustainable farming practices. AGW s standards and procedures are robust and transparent and achievable. A nonprofilt funded by public donations and membership, A Greener World offers a range of resources to help people make informed food choices, including an Online Directory of certified farms and products and Food Labels Exposed, a definitive guide to food label claims (available in print, online, and as a smartphone app). For more information, people may visit agreenerworld.org. Goods 4 Guns Annual Buyback set for Dec. 15 Goods 4 Guns annual buyback will be held Saturday, Dec. 15. Local buyback locations include Barre Police Department, 655 South St., Barre from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Rutland Police Department, 242 Main St., Rutland from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 17th annual Goods for Guns buyback program now encompasses 19 cities and towns in Central Massachusetts as well as new programs in all of the New England states. Guns will be exchanged for gift cards, supplied by UMass Memorial Health Care, of varying amounts: $25 rifle or replica gun, $50 pistol and $75 semiautomatic weapon of any kind. Gun owners can pick up a free trigger lock from these same police stations whether they turn in a gun or not. Auburn, Barre, Charlton, Dudley, Fitchburg, Grafton, Leicester, Leominster, Millbury, Northbridge, Oxford, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer and Webster will be collecting guns at their police stations. Northborough, Support the local businesses that support your local newspaper. Let them know you saw their ad in the Barre Gazette FOR RENT Quabbin Estates 41 Church Lane, Wheelwright, MA Accepting applications now for waiting list. The apartment features - w/w carpeting, kitchen appliances, maintenance coverage, laundry facilities. We specialize in Senior Housing and Barrier Free accessible units. Rent is $695/mo. or 30% of income, whichever is lower. RD regulations. Handicap Accessible apartments when available. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TDD (800) THE DONNA WARFIELD TEAM Donna M. Warfield Shrewsbury, Westborough and Worcester residents can bring guns to the collection site at City Welding and Fabrication, 10 Ararat St., Worcester from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will see their guns crushed. The 2017 Goods for Guns program took almost 260 firearms off the streets in one day. Since the inception of the Goods for Guns program, more than 3,100 guns have been turned into law enforcement officials in Central Massachusetts. Kimberly Clark LET US HELP YOU SELL YOURS! 17 Underwood Rd., Hubbardston $279,900 NOT YOUR COOKIE CUTTER RANCH! Cathedral, custom fireplace, 3BR s 2BA, 1+ car, 5.45 acres. Close to Gardner & Rt Ragged Hill Rd., OPEN HOUSE SUN., 12/9, 10:30-12 Hubbardston $359,900 Gourmet kitchen, Master Suite, hrdw, tile, Heated 2 car, A/C, PRIVATE 3+acres 24 Years of Servicing Hubbardston, Barre, Oakham, Hardwick, Petersham & More Oakham Ellenor Downer edowner@turley.com Lessons and Carols set for Dec. 9 The annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Oakham Congregational Church, 4 Coldbrook Road. The program includes a cantata, the singing of carols and scripture readings. The chorus under the direction of Dawn Thistle will be accompanied by an orchestra directed by Peter Lewis. This year s cantata is And It Came to Pass Emmanuel by Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall. Refreshments will be served after the performance. Fobes Memorial Library The Fobes Memorial Library will host decorating gingerbread cookies (men, women, random christmas-y shapes) for the town tree lighting celebration on Saturday, Dec.15. Are any The Royal Tea Party will be Thursday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. PTO meeting The next New Braintree/Oakham PTO meeting will be heldtuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Oakham Center School., Deacon Allen Drive. The Holiday Shoppes and Milk and Cookies with Santa will be on the agenda. Breakfast with Santa The Oakham Congregational Church, 4 Coldbrook Road, will hold a breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. People may make a free will donation. Santa will visit with children. Live Nativity The Oakham Congregational Church will present a live Nativity on the Common Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. It will be part of the annual holiday activities sponsored by the Oakham Parks and Recreation. There will be singing of carols, a fire to make s mores, hot chocolate and activities at the Fobes Memorial Library. Church news The annual Sunday School Christmas pageant will be held Sunday, Dec. 23 during the 10 a.m. worship service. Rehearsal for the pageant will be held Saturday, Dec. 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The Christmas Eve service will be held Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. This is a different time than last year. During the 10 a.m. worship service, the adult choir sang And It Came To Pass by Jay Rouse. During the Hanging of the Greens Jeff Nahkala on trumpet and Carlee and Catelyn Rich on violins provided special music. The choir also sang See the Little Baby by Donal Swift and The Magi Who to Bethlehem Did Go, a traditional Puerto Rican carol. American Legion Auxiliary to hold Christmas meeting BARRE American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 2, will hold their Christmas meeting on Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 2, 450 South Barre Road. Refreshments will be served by Jean Reed and Sonja Blaney. Members should bring a wrapped Yankee swap gift. 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4 Page 4 Barre Gazette December 6, 2018 Calendar of Events CALENDAR POLICY Our calendar section is intended to promote free events or ones that directly affect a volunteer-driven organization that benefits the community. Paid events that are not deemed fund-raisers or benefits do not qualify. Noncharitable events that charge the public for profit is not allowed as we consider that paid advertising. The deadline to submit calendar items in the mail, by fax, or ed in Word document format is Monday at noon or sooner. We usually print one week in advance of an event, and the listings should be brief, with only time, date, location, brief activity explanation, and contact information. All future listings appear weekly online. JOIN OUR MISSION This Holiday Season Advertise with the publication who supports your business all year long. Together we will make 2018 the most fruitful holiday season for the communities we love! Local Newspapers. Local Businesses. Local Advertising. Local Prosperity. THURSDAY, DEC. 6 OAKHAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM WORK MORNING will be held at the museum, 1221 Old Turnpike Rd., Oakham from 10 a.m. to noon. The current project of upgrading the museum s historical photograph collection continues, with several binders already completed. The 5-6 dedicated volunteers that come to work once a month have kept this project moving right along. The binders of various sizes fill a five-shelf bookcase and include photos of people, scenes around town, special celebrations, and Oakham houses and buildings - many of which no longer exist. Work mornings are generally held on the first Thursday of each month. Volunteers, whether a member, friend, or out-of-town resident, are always welcome to be part of this project. It s fun, easy and the perfect way to learn more about Oakham s history. This project is made possible with a grant from the Oakham Cultural Council, an entity of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The grant covers the cost of new binders and acid-free, archival photo pages. For more information, people may call Linda Housman at MOC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN PLAYGROUPS will be held on Thursdays at the Woods Memorial Library, 19 Pleasant St., Barre from 10:30-11:45 a.m. All playgroups are free with focus on early literacy, cognitive development and STEM and sponsored by MOC Community Partnership with funding from the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care. BARRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 18 Common St., is open every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and always by appointment. To schedule an appointment, people may call Margaret Marshall at This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about local history QUABBIN SAVINGS CARDS AVAILABLE for purchase as an important fundraiser by the Barre Library Association to benefit the Woods Memorial Library. The cost of the card is $10 and with the purchase of a card during the months of December and January, people can enter a gift basket drawing giveaway. Included in the basket are products and gift cards from all of the businesses that are on the card.the drawing will be held on Feb. 14. Cards can be purchased at the Woods Memorial Library, The Country Gourmet and Shear Expressions from Jen. For more information, people may contact Kate Lathrop at or Susan Morrall at BARRE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE is ongoing and is one of the church s biggest fundraisers. This year they will be offering: Wreaths, decorated with bow and cones, for $25; Kissing Balls for $30; and new this year, Boxwood trees for $30. For more information or to order, people may call Wendy Isgro at SENIOR YOGA will be held at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre from 9-10 a.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays. Cost is $5. These sessions are chair yoga, which means you remain seated (no getting up and down off the floor, etc.). They are primarily stretching, breathing and meditation exercises, which are not physically demanding. For more information, people may visit or call People do not need to be a senior to participate. POOL will be played daily at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre at 9 a.m. BINGO will be played daily at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre at 10:15 a.m. WHIST will be played daily at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre at 10:30 a.m. SENIOR LUNCH will be offered at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre Monday through Friday at 11:45 a.m. Call Jayne at to reserve your meal or Worcester Elder Services at and a $2.50 donation is appreciated. FREE KNITTING LESSONS will be offered at the Gilbertville Public Library, 259 Main St., Gilbertville for anyone that is 12 years of age or older. The lessons will be offered on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. and will be free of charge. Knitting needles and yarn will be supplied. For more information, people may stop by or call the library at WALKING CLUB will be held at the Hubbardston Senior Center, Main St., Hubbardston Thursdays and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. HUBBARDSTON SENIOR CENTER MEALS BY MOC will be offered at the center, Main St., Hubbardston Thursdays and Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. FUNDAMENTALS OF ART will be held at the Paige Memorial Library, 87 Petersham Rd., Hardwick, every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. This program is for those who want to explore art media, to share ideas or to just work in a group setting. For more information, people may call , director.paigelibrary@ gmail.com, visit or THE NAUGHTY BUT NICE STITCHERS KNITTING AND CROCHET CLUB meets at the Gilbertville Public Library, 259 Main St., Gilbertville every Thursday from 2:30-4 p.m. New people with any skill level are always welcome to join the group. In addition to their own hand-crafted projects, they will be making hats, mittens and sweaters for children in Gilbertville as well as contributing some of these items to the World Vision/Knit for Kids Organization. The Naughty but Nice Stitchers are asking for donations of unused yarns and size 7 or 8 knitting needles for use on these projects. For more information, people may stop by or call the library at FRIDAY, DEC. 7 A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be performed at the Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre today and Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. This new adaptation of Dickens A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow, is the perfect way to usher in the spirit of the season. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+) and students, $8 for children under 12. Suitable for ages 7+. For more information, people may visit or call CRAFTS AND CONVERSATION meets at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre every Friday morning at 10 a.m. for creation and conversation. All are welcome to attend. PITCH will be played at the Hubbardston Senior Center, Main St., Hubbardston, the first and third Fridays of every month at 6:30 p.m. CRIBBAGE will be played at the Hubbardston Senior Center, Main St., Hubbardston at 1:30 p.m. MOC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN PLAYGROUPS will be held on Fridays at the Hardwick Youth/Family Center, located above the police station/municipal offices, 307 Main St., Gilbertville from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All playgroups are free with focus on early literacy, cognitive development and STEM and sponsored by MOC Community Partnership with funding from the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care. CHRISTIAN YOUTH CLUB (CYC) will meet on Fridays at New Life Assembly of God, 60 Main St., South Barre from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The group will meet September to June. Club is for school age boys and girls who want time with friends, fun, and learning about God and His love for them. Parents are encouraged to come and meet the leaders when they drop off their children. For more information, people may barreclub@gmail.com. GREATER QUABBIN FOOD ALLIANCE FREE MEETING to discuss food access and local farming, will be held at the Orange Innovation Center, 131 West Main St., Orange from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and a great way to get involved in the community or get support for a local project. Refreshments and locally sourced lunch from the Petersham Country Store will be provided with a suggested donation of $10. For more information or to RSVP, people may visit quabbinfoodalliance. wordpress.com, farmconservation_americorps@ mountgrace.org or call extension 29. SATURDAY, DEC. 8 A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be performed at the Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre today at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. This new adaptation of Dickens A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow, is the perfect way to usher in the spirit of the season. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+) and students, $8 for children under 12. Suitable for ages 7+. For more information, people may visit com or call X-MAS IN NEW BRAINTREE CRAFT FAIR will be held at the New Braintree Grade School and Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be children s activities in the New Braintree Library. Proceeds from the fair benefit the New Braintree Fire Association. Proceeds from the luncheon café benefit the New Braintree Congregational Church. ST. PETER S CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will be held at the church, 18 North St., Petersham from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale include Christmas cookies by the pound, baked goods, cookies/cocoa in a jar, dog/bird treats, Christmas swags, table greens, dried fruit ornaments, large hanging ball and star ornaments, handmade Christmas decorations, grab bags, treats/ crafts for children and much more. Coffee, tea and cider available for purchase. PIONEER VALLEY BRASS QUINTET FREE CONCERT will be held at First Parish Unitarian Church of Hubbardston, on the Common, Hubbardston at 5:30 p.m. The quintet includes trumpets, horns, trombones and a tuba. The performance includes an array of favorite holiday songs, arranged by the quintet members. A LIVING NATIVITY will be held at Mesa Farm, 67 Muschopauge Rd., Rutland today and tomorrow. Two performances will be held each evening at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The hour long shows will consist of carol singing and a narration and re-enactment of the nativity story in a barn with live animals. There will be no charge although attendees are requested to bring a plate of cookies to share. Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided. The Sunday performances will have sign language interpretation. For directions or more information, people may visit or call TH ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS SYMPHONY HOLIDAYS POPS CONCERT will be held at Mechanics Hall, Worcester at 8 p.m. Balcony seats are $39 each. Tickets may be obtained at the Mechanics Hall Box Office, 321 Main St., Worcester, , by calling the symphony at or visiting WEST MASS BRASS ENSEMBLE HOLIDAY CONCERT will be performed at Springfield Armory National Historic Site, One Armory Square, Springfield at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments available during intermission. Admission is free. For more information, people may call or visit or CRAFT FAIR will be held at the Elks Lodge #997, 17 Spring St., Florence today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be over 25 vendors including artists and specialty supplies are scheduled to display goods. All vendor table fees and sales of raffle tickets will be donated to the Mustard Seed Mission, a humanitarian medical mission. Raffle tickets will be sold at the door, ample parking, handicapped accessible. For more information, people may contact Linda Audet at SUNDAY, DEC. 9 A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be performed at the Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre today at 2 p.m. This new adaptation of Dickens A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow, is the perfect way to usher in the spirit of the season. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+) and students, $8 for children under 12. Suitable for ages 7+. For more information, people may visit or call FREE YOGA CLASS will be offered by Loren Magruder, RYT of Petersham, at the Listening Yoga Studio, 35 South St., Barre today. After this free class, a suggested fee of $10-20 is requested for the classes that will continue on Sunday mornings beginning Jan. 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. Classes will meet each individual where they are at, while also challenging them to fully inhabit their bodies as they are given anatomical tools to strengthen their cores and increase their flexibility; and the heartfulness tools of inquiry, affirmation and compassion to understand the patterns of thought and emotions flowing through them. For more information, people may visit MONDAY, DEC. 10 BARRE POST 2 AMERICAN LEGION MEETING will be held at post quarters, 450 South Barre Rd., Barre at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 2 MEETING will be held at post quarters, 450 South Barre Rd., Barre at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served by Jean Reed and Sonja Blaney. Members should bring a wrapped Yankee swap gift. LINE DANCING will be offered at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre from 11 a.m. to noon with dance instructor J.P. Ellery. People of all ages and from surrounding towns are welcome to attend. TAI CHI CLASSES will be led by Barre resident Roger Currier at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., at 1 p.m. Classes are expected to last minutes. Classes are planned for 3 days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at a cost of $5 per week (for 3 classes). This form of Tai Chi is geared toward seniors and is designed to gently loosen muscles, joints and strengthen one s inner core. It is not rigorous and does not involve physical exertion. To sign up for the class or for more information, people may call the senior center at WII BOWLING will be played every Monday at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre at 2 p.m. Let our loyal readers know you are open for business. Ask your Sales Representative to use our Open Sign in all your holiday advertising. Fitchburg Art Museum lists upcoming events FITCHBURG The Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM), 185 Elm St., lists the following events: now through Jan. 13, 2019, Interior Effects, Furniture in Contemporary Art. Interior Effects pays tribute to New England s history of furniture manufacturing through an exploration of the unique capacity of interior furnishings to embody cultural traditions and to shape the spaces within where people live and work. From studio furniture to artworks ranging from sculpture to video, Interior Effects centers on furniture and its design as psychologically charged metaphors. Now through Jan. 13, 2019, Ellen Wetmore s A Capricious Catalogue of Grotesques lyrically eclectic collections of subjects keenly observed. Wetmore s contemporary take on the genre is a compilation of her fears, cultural values and observations. A Capricious Catalogue of Grotesques will survey a selection of the themes that she catalogues, ranging from disease, surveillance, to popular culture in drawings produced since Now through May 19, 2019, The Collected Image: Photography Portfolios presents six photographic portfolios from the Fitchburg Art Museum s permanent collection. The works featured in this exhibition come from artists living and working in the United States. They offer in-depth explorations of various cultural pastimes, architectural landmarks and artistic pursuits by some of today s finest contemporary photographers. Many of the portfolios on display explore a single subject by one artist, like Danielle Weil s appreciation of baseball as America s pastime, or Aaron Rose, who chronicled of the demolition of Penn Station in New York City. Ongoing exhibits include Moving Objects: African and Oceanic Art from the FAM Collection an important and growing collections of works of art from Africa and the South Pacific. But none of these beautiful and fascinating objects were originally created to be shown in museums. They served very specific religious, ritual, political, decorative, and practical purposes in many different cultures. And they all came to FAM through different-and often circuitous-journeys. FAM s new exhibition Moving Objects presents over fifty artworks from Africa, Australia, New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands, and tells the story of why each object was made, and how it came to North Central Massachusetts. This exhibition has been funded by a generous grant from the Geneviève MacMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation. The No Evil Project will be on display in the Community Gallery now through Jan. 28, An opening reception will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 from 2-5 p.m.

5 December 6, 2018 Barre Gazette Page 5 Calendar of Events Where is this? Turley Publications Photo by Ellenor Downer This week s mystery photo is from Barre. If any readers know where this photo was taken, they may edowner@turley.com or call the Barre Gazette at with their answer by noon on Monday, Dec. 10. The names of those that correctly guessed the location will appear in next week s edition. Dick Clark, Allison Courville, Rosemary Horan, Raul Laborde and Judy Ruskowski correctly identified last week s photo. Last week s photo was taken of the Rutland Public Library, Main Street (Rte. 122A), Rutland. Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. PINOCHLE will be played at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every Wednesday at 1 p.m. PITCH will be played at the Hubbardston Senior Center, Main St., Hubbardston, the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 1:30 p.m. PLAY AND STORY TIME for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers will be held at the Paige Memorial Library, 87 Petersham Rd., Hardwick from 10:30-11:30 a.m. All are welcome to come meet parents and playmates. For more information, people may call the library at , director. paigelibrary@gmail.com, visit com or BARRE BOY SCOUT TROOP 26 MEETINGS will be held at the Barre Congregational Church, 30 Park St., Barre on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. Any boy who is 11 years old or completed the 5th grade may join by attending a troop meeting. Any boy interested in joining may attend a scout meeting or contact Scoutmaster Aaron Casey at NEW CREATIONS MINISTRY FOR WOMEN will be held at New Life Assembly of God, 60 Main St., South Barre from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. This is a Christ-centered support group for women who struggle with addiction. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend. For more information, people may call Pastor James Foley at or visit org. THURSDAY, DEC. 13 join the co-op will be able to pick up fresh products that they have pre-orders from several area farms. Some of the items available include seasonal produce, meat, shrimp, eggs, dairy, baked goods, granola, jam, coffee, herbal tea, grains, chocolates, flour, prepared foods, hand-crafted soaps/lotions, dog treats, live plants, fruits and berries. All products must be grown/made in Massachusetts or have value added in Massachusetts. No meat, produce or primary ingredients can be from CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) or contain GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and most member farms use humane, sustainable or verified organic growing practices. To become a member-owner, people purchase a $50 share in the business (which is bought back if you leave the co-op) and pay $10 annually (which is waived if you volunteer at least 2 hours per year). A 7% operation fee is charged only on the items purchased in order to buy supplies, print invoices, pay rent, etc. For more information, people may visit BINGO will be held at the Hubbardston Senior Center, Main St., Hubbardston at 12:30 p.m. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP will be held at the YWCA, 1 Salem Square, Worcester from 6-8 p.m. Free childcare is provided. The support group meets the second Monday of every month with a social worker from Children s Friend, Inc. For more information, people may contact Debbie Dowd-Foley at Elder Services of Worcester Area at or ddfoley@eswa.org. TUESDAY, DEC. 11 BARRE FOOD PANTRY at the Barre Congregational Church, on the Common, Park St., Barre, welcomes volunteers in the evening between 6:30-8:30 p.m. to help set up the room and sort, date and pre-bag donated groceries for free distribution the next day. They are back to needing donations of clean, heavy paper one-dozen egg cartons, so that their volunteers can repackage the bulk eggs they receive each month into client-appropriate dozens. Cartons can be dropped off at the Barre Congregational Church, the Barre Senior Center, the Woods Memorial Library in Barre or the Fobes Memorial Library in Oakham. For more information, people may call Sonja at or Chuck at ART group will be held at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every Tuesday at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 for 5 classes with supplies included. BINGO will be played at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. CRIBBAGE will be played at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every Tuesday at 1 p.m. SCAT will be played at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every Tuesday at 1 p.m. QUILTING CLASSES will be offered at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for 10 weeks. MOC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN PLAYGROUPS will be held on Tuesdays at MOC Community Partnership, 21 Allen Dr., Barre from 10-11:15 a.m. All playgroups are free with focus on early literacy, cognitive development and STEM and sponsored by MOC Community Partnership with funding from the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care. SWINGING SINGING SENIORS will be held at the Hubbardston Senior Center, Main St., Hubbardston at 1:30 p.m. READ AND PLAY will be held at the Fobes Memorial Library, 4 Maple St., Oakham every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. Children can enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Read and Play is canceled if there is no school for the Quabbin district. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Barre Congregational Church, 30 Park St., Barre, using the rear entrance. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 BARRE FOOD PANTRY at the Barre Congregational Church, on the Common, Park St., Barre, welcomes volunteers between 9:30 a.m. and noon to help clients shop the food bank offerings and help carry groceries to clients cars. They are back to needing donations of clean, heavy paper one-dozen egg cartons, so that their volunteers can repackage the bulk eggs they receive each month into client-appropriate dozens. Cartons can be dropped off at the Barre Congregational Church, the Barre Senior Center, the Woods Memorial Library in Barre or the Fobes Memorial Library in Oakham. For more information, people may call Sonja at or Chuck at BARRE FOOD PANTRY at the Barre Congregational Church, on the Common, Park St., Barre, will be available to people in need of food assistance from 10 a.m. to noon. Free, monthly distribution of canned, fresh and frozen food will be made available through local and regional donations and state and federal government programs. They are back to needing donations of clean, heavy paper one-dozen egg cartons, so that their volunteers can repackage the bulk eggs they receive each month into client-appropriate dozens. Cartons can be dropped off at the Barre Congregational Church, the Barre Senior Center, the Woods Memorial Library in Barre or the Fobes Memorial Library in Oakham. The Barre Food Pantry would like to encourage clients to bring their reusable grocery tote bags with them when they come to pick up food at distribution. For more information, people may call Sonja at or Chuck at QUILTING GROUP will be held at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every Wednesday at 9 a.m. MEDITATION will be held at the Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd., Barre, every QUABBIN NJROTC HOLIDAY SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held in the Quabbin Regional High School cafeteria, 800 South St., Barre from 5-7 p.m. This all-you-can-eat spaghetti feast includes pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad and many choices of desserts. Tickets are $7 adults, $3 children, and free for children under age 2. Tickets are available from any Cadet in advance, or at the door of the Community entrance prior to the event. There will be raffle items donated by local businesses and friends of NJROTC available to take a chance on. All proceeds will be used to defray the cost of numerous NJROTC educational activities and initiatives to enable all Cadets to take advantage of every opportunity of the program. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held at Quabbin Regional High School, 800 South St., Barre from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All those that donate will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via . All types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver s license or two other forms of identification are required to check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. For more information, people may visit RedCross.org. FOSTER PARENT INFO SESSION will be held at the Woods Memorial Library, 19 Pleasant St., Barre from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On the second Thursday of the month a DCF Foster Care Recruiter will be present to discuss the process and answer questions regarding Foster Care. For more information, people may contact Katherine Keefe at Katherine.A.Keefe@ state.ma.us. WIC AT THE BARRE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, 151 Worcester Rd., Barre, will be held the second Thursday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Samuel Pickens Conference Room. Walk-ins are welcome. WIC (Women Infants and Children) is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT will be held at the Hubbardston Senior Center, Main St., Hubbardston the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 1:30 p.m. MASSACHUSETTS LOCAL FOOD CO-OP has opened a pick-up site at the Listening Wellness Center, 35 South St., Barre on the second Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m., year round. Area residents who Brought to you by Turley Publications, this memory of a lifetime is a special opportunity to personalize a child s Christmas holiday! CHILD S NAME(S) Direct from the North Pole Send a child something special this Christmas a Personalized Letter from Santa! They will also receive an autographed photo along with a special gift. Simply cut out the coupon below, fill in your payment information and enclose your check for $10.95.* The letter will be delivered with the autographed photo and special gift just in time for Christmas! Quantities are limited, so don t delay, order today! 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6 Page 6 Barre Gazette December 6, 2018 Guest Column Post card collecting By Joseph Mitko Post card collecting is the third largest hobby in the country, slightly less popular than coin collecting and stamp collecting. Unlike stamps and coins, though, postcards can have a very personal and even intimate connection with your home and family. Stamps and coins show famous people and places. Some postcards show scenes around your hometown, often showing people you grew up with and, on some occasions members of your family. Probably the most popular segment of the hobby is the collecting of view cards; cards showing scenes of cities and towns. Most collectors of views usually concentrate on an area of particular interest to them, cards of the town where they live or grew up, went to college or raised a family. Many people find they have small collections of postcards in their basements or attics or, perhaps a few treasured cards of the family farm, the grade school they attended or the soda shop they frequented in their youth. You want to find out if your cards are valuable but find yourself confused by the multitude of cards available. Perhaps you re a collector who has spent years gathering cards of your home town or of one particular subject and have decided to branch out. How do you evaluate a postcard? Is it a good card? Is it a bad card? Is it valuable or is it just run-of-the mill? A good way to make a decision is to consider the following: Subject: This should be your first concern with each card you acquire. Postcards of pretty birds or brightly colored flowers look nice and might make a ladies heart beat faster. You, though, are a guys guy and would rather collect postcards of your favorite hot rods from your teen years or perhaps views of the trains that traveled through town or the depots they stopped at. Other hot topics are schools and post offices, mills and factories, fire engines and fire equipment. Other collectors might choose cards with a particular label or brand; Coca Cola, Moxie, Ma Bell, Western Union, etc. Other rules that usually apply are: Depots with trains in front are more desirable than depots without trains. Buildings with people are better than without people. Scenes with children or animals are better than without. Add a dog, cat goat cow or horse add desirability. Exotic animals (lion, tiger, elephant etc.) increase desirability even more. One rule that almost always proves true is; weird sells. Look for the strange or unusual, the two-headed calf, the worlds largest horse, the world s smallest horse. Instead of that beautiful card of Niagara Falls, buy the card showing the idiot preparing to go over the falls in a barrel. Someone will always want the weird. Condition: This can be one of the most arbitrary aspects of postcard collecting. How do you accurately determine the condition of a post card? It would seem fairly obvious but most grading systems will describe the majority of cards as being in Very Good condition. They will describe cards in this condition as having minor edge wear, corner bends, or slight postmark bleeding through or other stains. Okay. So what is minor? How invasive is slight? I have met dealers who seek corner bends and edge wear with a magnifying glass and won t even sell a card if the damage is clearly visible to the eye and who feel any postmark on the face is unacceptable. Others take a more reasonable approach and will overlook edge wear, corner bends, stains and postmarks that do not detract from the overall appearance of the card. Modern collectors seem more than willing to overlook minor flaws as long as the card looks nice overall. Location: Topical collectors might snort in derision about location but for the view collector, local can be vital. There are certain maxims regarding location that usually are true: Small towns are MUCH more desirable than cities. Cards from the southwest will usually command better prices than other parts of the country. During the golden age ( ) the southwest was the Wild West, most towns were small towns and the cowboys and Indians who fascinated us on our childhood televisions were alive and well. Foreign cards (even Canada) are less desirable than U.S. scenes. Be wary of early tourist locations. National Parks, Atlantic City Hotels, Coney Island, Niagara Falls, all these have spectacular cards available. Unfortunately, they were the places our great-grandparents flocked to when they went on vacation. If you have cards of these areas, look for the unusual. Instead of a view of the American falls, seek out the view of the little known pool a half mile below the falls or the ice cave no one has ever heard of. Age: So what about a cards age? The general maxim is that age adds value to a card with a card from 1900 or earlier being considered more desirable than one from This maxim begins to fall apart in the face of other considerations, though. You want a card of the school you attended, or the theater you watched Saturday westerns in as a child, or maybe your favorite soda fountain? Unfortunately, you find, these buildings were not constructed until the 1930s or later; times when significantly fewer cards were being produced than during the golden age Rarity: Which brings us to my final criteria. One of the reasons early real photo cards retain value is the fact that they were usually produced in very limited quantities. A card that was produced by the tens of thousands will be less valuable than a card that was only produced See MITKO, page 7 PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BARRE, MA The Barre Gazette is a weekly newspaper published every Thursday by Barre Gazette, Inc., with offices located at 5 Exchange St., Barre, MA and at 24 Water St., Palmer, MA Telephone at or FAX at USPS number is Postmaster: Send address changes to: Barre Gazette 24 Water St. Palmer, MA $1.00 per copy Subscription rate: $33 for one year, $44 for two years Out of State: $38 for one year, $54 for two years 5 years ago (Dec. 5, 2013) Last year, the Revs. Deb and Russ Arnold decided to host Thanksgiving dinner for anyone that wanted to attend at the Orthodox Congregational Church in Petersham where Deb is minister. This year they continued the tradition. Last year 45 people sat to a turkey dinner with all the fixings and this year the number nearly doubled with 80 coming not only from Petersham, but neighboring towns as well. At last years dinner, the Arnolds decided to do it again in However, this year will be their last year as Rev. Deb Arnold accepted a call to serve as the full-time pastor at the First Congregational Church of Seaport, Maine. She will begin her duties at the Maine church the beginning of January. Her husband, minister of the Oakham Congregational Church, will be leaving that church the end of this year. Hopefully, the tradition will not end and other people will decide to oversee next year s community Thanksgiving dinner at the Petersham church. The Arnolds had plenty of help in the kitchen this year and last year. Nancy Robinson brought along her grandmother s cloth napkins and collection of assorted napkin rings. Even with 80 people, she had enough for all place settings. The Barre Player s presentation of Fruitcakes provides audiences with a helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer. It is also the perfect show for the whole family to enjoy both families in the audience and families working together to present the play. The Barre Players president, Chet Lubelczyk is sharing the stage as he has many times in the past with his talented wife, Celia Daniels. Natalia and her sister Aurelia Wilder are in their second play at the Barre Players as are brothers Jacob and Bryan Para and having lots of fun. Brian Flagg has acted at the Barre Theater many times as well as other theaters in the area. His daughter, Morgan, wanted to be in the play and asked Brian if he d be with her in it. His son, Mitchell, is running the lights for the show. The Berthel Family has Sam who has been in several plays, as has his brother, Eli; but mom Lisa Marie, who s always worked backstage, is now taking on her first acting role. Brothers and sisters sometimes don t get along, but for Anna and Gabe Dobles, that s not true, although they get to play battling siblings in the play. They ve been in many plays at the theater and Gabe is also working with the children backstage. Members of the Quabbin boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, New York. On the girls side, junior Chantelle Kresch, of Ware, came in 84 th place with a time of 25 minutes, 3.2 seconds. Junior Emily Kennington, of Oakham, placed 85 th with a time of 25:06.1, senior Alana Hall came in 97 th with a time of 28:06.0. On the boys side, senior Ries Kennington, of Oakham, placed 80 th with a time of 19:14.3, senior Michael O Rourke, of North Brookfield, came in 92 nd with a time of 19:25.6, junior Matthew Ostrowksi, Opinion In Past Pages Look Back Tree Lighting Turley Publications File Photo Justin Varney and Megan Salvadore sit on hay bales with Santa, helping him greet the children as they arrive at Waterwheel Realty to see the tree lighting ceremony and talk with the man in red. of Hubbardston, finished in 128 th place with a time of 21: years ago (Dec. 11, 2008) Sunday evening at the annual tree lighting and concert, State Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) stepped up from her usual position in the clarinet section of the Petersham Brass Band and presented a citation from the Mass. Legislature to Band Association president and tree decorator extraordinaire, Dana Robinson, for the past quarter century of effort he has put into turning the community tree into a cone of glowing lights. Dana then told the appreciative audience that the tree is outgrowing the cherry pickers he has been using to climb aboard to reach the upper limbs. He will not, he said, be like the remarkable late Lawrence Shook Nelson who climbed, to the very top of the ancient tree, long ago cut down, year after year. Dana said the town would have to think about planting a new tree very soon. The Lions Club gave the present tree to the town when it was just a sprig. State Sen. Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) announced the winner of his 12 th annual Christmas Card Contest. This year s winner is Emily Arsenault of Barre. Emily is a sixth grader at Ruggles Lane School. Emily s entry features a wintertime scene near and dear to my heart, the Barre Town Common, Brewer said. It is always an impossible task to pick just one winner from so many exceptional entries, but it is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season, said Brewer, Making the presentations to the students is one of my favorite days of the year. The winner of the contest receives a $100 United States Savings Bond and a pizza party for his/her class, while the honorable mentions each receive a $25 check. The Quabbin Regional High School boys basketball team has always fought uphill. This season, Quabbin returns six seniors. So the experience factor works in its favor. But senior leadership works in two ways. Quabbin will miss the departed Joe LaRoche (Worcester State), David Stranger (Quinsigamond) and Hudson Bennett. But Quabbin s returnees are impressive, too. Key seniors returning include Chris Foley, Kellin Zalneraitis, Dan LaRoche, Walter Lahood, Matt Jurczyk, Garrett Reilly, Craig Elliot and Shawn Gareau. 25 years ago (Dec. 9, 1993) The students of Kathleen Downey will perform a concert of Christmas music at the Petersham library. Participants include Petersham students Christopher Bull, on recorder, and Heidi Ames, Emily Lent, Caitlin Sanderson, Kristin Kustra and Danielle Belsito on flute. Students confirmed at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church in South Barre were Benjamin Bassett, Michelle DiMarco, Jesselyn Bethel, William McCaffrey, Michael Ryder, Chad Mirable, Heather DiMarco, Christopher Hayward, Amy Girardi, Heather Erickson, Michael Girardi, Valarie Skrypczyk, Kristy Coppolino, Kirsty Stewart and Amy Bender. Nine students from Quabbin Regional High School were accepted to participate in the 1994 MMEA Central District Music Festival. These students were in competition with students from 40 other high schools in the central Massachusetts area. Instrumental students accepted were Erin Lylis on French horn, Suzanna Gill on oboe, Joshua Howard on tuba, Jason Brown on percussion and Daniel Kittredge on euphonium. Erin Lylis received the highest score in the district on French horn and Suzanna Gill tied with another student for the highest score in the district on oboe. Vocal students accepted were Dawn Centracchio, Benjamin Paula, Paul Kittredge and Joshua Osborne. Of the students taking part in the Central District Festival, the top 50 percent are recommended to audition for the 1994 Massachusetts All-State Music Festival, which will take place in March. The Quabbin students who are recommended to audition for All-State are Erin Lylis, Suzanna Gill, Joshua Howard, Daniel Kittredge, Benjamin Paula and Joshua Osborne. Letter to The Editor Women s Guild says thank you The silver, blue and white decorations sparkled on the festive tables at the St. Francis of Assisi Holiday Fair. All around families chatted and enjoyed the breakfast - courtesy of the Knights of Columbus - and lunch - offered by the Guild members. Little ones were aglow as Mary Whitelaw photographed them with Santa Claus. Tables were overflowing due to the kindness and generosity - incredible generosity - of the business community. Parishioners exceeded expectations with their many donations of foods, baskets and crafts. Several C.C.D. students cheerfully worked the day to ensure that all would be helped. The St. Francis Guild cannot thank all of you enough for your contribution to this successful day. People are so positive, kind, generous and helpful. Sincerely, Kathlyn Inman Barre St. Francis Women s Guild Guest column Adventures of Gertrude the Cat Dear folks, Missy has had double trouble this week. First, she had to take me to the vet s for my annual shots. I don t like the ride down and back, but the vet is nice. When we got home she informed me that her friend (that has the cat) had an emergency and had to fly to Chicago. So, who is visiting? It is my friend, Timothy. This is just great and I am so happy. Tim and I have been chatting in cat language all morning about our families and our health. Tim is having more troubles with his one eye and sometimes bumps into things, but the old legs keep going even if he can t run fast any more than I can. It is tough getting old. Missy thought we were fast asleep in the old rocking chair and proceeded to go up into the attic for something. The door didn t quite shut tight. I poked Timothy and told him to follow me. Up we went to the attic. What a great place to roam around. As Timothy had never been up there, he was very intrigued with all the stuff and places to hide. When Missy realized she hadn t closed the door tight enough to keep us out, she sighed as she knew it would be difficult to get us back downstairs. However, she knew it was very cold up there at this time of year so she decided to let us roam for awhile. If we didn t come down on our own in a few minutes, she would come after us in order to keep the cold air from coming into the warm living room. I told Tim we should cut our visit short and get back in the warm places. There is other mischief we can get into later today. Tim agreed that another time up here would be better. Missy didn t have to wait long for us to come down so she could shut the door tight. She even had some tidbits ready for us. I think we will chat today and start our mischief tomorrow. Have a good week folk. Love, Gertrude BARRE GAZETTE Turley Publications Letters to the Editor Policy Letters to the editor should be 350 words or less in length. No unsigned or anonymous opinions will be published. 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7 December 6, 2018 Barre Gazette Page 7 There is nothing like a couple of Christmas fairs to get people in the mood for the Christmas spirit. I attended the Gingerbread Fair at the First Parish Unitarian Church and the Hubbardston Senior Center Christmas fair on Saturday morning. The little town of Hubbardston was really a busy place on Saturday with Santa Claus greeting all the traffic going down Main Street. I usually head first to the baking table at the church and stock my freezer with some goodies that are made by the best cooks in town. I also like to get Finnish coffee breads and Indian pudding. I then went to the holiday gift section and bought some lovely earrings that are made by a member that travels the world for precious gems. I also bought some pastry at the senior fair. After going home and filling the freezer, I went back to the church and did the Chinese auction, but I guess I didn t win anything. I have the wreaths on the doors and upper deck and placed some swags and ribbons on the fence near Serenity Hill Sampler Every year we rush around As Christmas comes our way So much to do, so little time It s almost Christmas day Cards to buy and cards to send So many gifts to buy Christmas wraps and Christmas bags The time just seems to fly A delicious meal for Christmas Eve And one for Christmas day Lots of cookies, candy And treats to give away A wreath to put upon the door And of course a Christmas tree Decorations for the house For everyone to see But I ll make a list and check things off And somehow it gets done Shopping, baking, wrapping Isn t Christmas fun? by Jane McCauley the entrance. The tree is up and decorated. It is a smaller one this year as I don t like to climb ladders any more. I noticed the seniors have the nativity scene on the lawn of the Congregational Church, as they could not get permission to have it on the Town Common. Having lived in Hubbardston for over 80 years, I miss that tradition. Many years the Hubbardston Library Trustees had a nativity on the common using funds from the Fairman Fund, which is used to beautify the center of the town. This fund was also used to buy geraniums for the town war monuments on the common. This is the time of year that people are looking for good recipes for appetizers Here is one that is easy to make CHICKEN WINGS 20 chicken wings 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice Mix together and marinate chicken wings for 1 hour. Bake at THE CHRISTMAS RUSH 350 degrees for one hour covered. Here is another one that I will be trying. GUY S FAVORITE ONION DIP 1/2 pint sour cream 1 pint small curd cottage cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 pkg. onion soup mix 2 Tbsp. dried parsley Combine sour cream and cottage cheese and then add mayonnaise and mix well. Add soup mix and parsley. Mix and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve with chips, crackers or veggies. This and That The cemetery boxes and berry bowls at the fairs were beautiful. I understand one church member makes the wooden boxes and the ladies of the church fill them with greens and decorations. Many laurel wreaths were made. The members work all week at the church to make this one of the best church fairs around. The crowds that attend attest to this. Have a wonder holiday season and don t get stressed out. Take time to smell the poinsettias. Shopping for the children Perhaps a special toy The girls might like a pretty dress And shirts for every boy I ll get the Christmas spirit As I m running here and there It s like a Christmas wonderland There s Christmas everywhere And when Christmas day is finally here How happy I will be At the love and joy that Christmas brings To all my family The sumptuous food and all the gifts Are all a special part Of the love and Christmas spirit That s there within the heart And when the house is quiet I ll linger there and pray To Jesus on His birthday With love on Christmas day! Virginia V. Unitis In My Backyard by Ellenor Downer I received an from a Petersham resident that had a pine siskin at her feeder, Nov. 30. She wrote, I hate that we have had no sun for so many days. But, feeding the birds helps somewhat. She said that after she spotted the pine siskin, she saw a few goldfinches. Her bird book indicated that the pine siskin may travel with goldfinches. She said it was the first time she had seen a siskin. The pine siskin is about five inches long with brown streaking, long pointed bill and yellow on the wings and at the base of the tail. Siskins feed on the ground and in foliage for conifer seeds, weed seeds, insects, flower buds and nectar. They come to bird feeders, sometimes in large flocks, for sunflower and niger seeds. They are often found with goldfinches. Black-capped chickadees The black-capped chickadee starts preparing in late summer for winter. Their brains grow. The hippocampus, the brain s memory center, has a precise map of the bird s half-mile territory. The extra neurons record the locations of every seed the bird caches for the winter. The cache contains about 1,000 seeds. As the chickadee eats them up through the winter, the hippocampus, with its map, shrink. Canada geese Friday when I was picking up my grandson and granddaughter from school we saw a flock of about 24 Canada geese fly over the school parking lot. The next day, Saturday, I saw a flock of about 75 Canada geese flying in Spencer near the Five Mile River. This morning on BARRE STM, Paula Ouimette, the author s daughter, drew this pine siskin. my way to work, I spotted another large flock of Canada geese by a field bordering the Ware River in Ware. A large number of the geese were on the ground and about two dozen flew over the river. Ring necked pheasant Saturday, I spotted two male ring necked pheasant by the side of the road near a wild life management area. They most likely were recently stocked by MassWildlife. I rolled down the window in my car in hopes of getting a photo, but they walked into tall grass and shrubs before I could take a picture. Peanuts I put some peanuts in my tray feeder and watched the birds come for the peanuts. The birds arrived before the squirrels. The tufted titmice were busy grabbing a peanut and flying off with it. Some took continued from page 1 Establishment Licensing. Article 11 if approved by voters would amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning Chapter 140 by inserting a new section Adult Marijuana and Marijuana Establishments. The final marijuana related article would extend the moratorium on recreational marijuana establishments. Article 10 concerns the solar bylaw. It asks the town to vote to amend the Code of the Town of Barre, Zoning Chapter 140 by amending section Solar Energy Facilities Special Permit and hold of the shell by the end and others held it in the middle where the shell narrows. I wonder if they were eating the peanuts right away or caching them somewhere for a later meal. Christmas bird count Many years ago, Thelma Crawford introduced me to keeping a Christmas bird count tally of all the birds on Christmas cards received. I also try to select cards with a bird or birds to send to those on my Christmas card list. I will give my tally after Christmas. I also welcome receiving reader s Christmas card counts. People may report a bird sighting or bird related experience by calling me at or ing either mybackyard88@aol. com or edowner@turley.com. Site Plan Review. Article 14, the final article on the special town meeting warrant, is a citizen petition. It reads, To see if the Town will vote to have a permanent basketball hoop installed in the Nornay Park (South Barre) area so the children can have a safe place to play and practice shots at the hoop. MITKO, continued from page 6 in a very limited quantity. Some desirable view cards where only one or two are known to exist can demand astronomical prices. Just because a card is rare, though, doesn t always mean it is valuable. A one of a kind card of Aunt Emma with a jar of her Blue Ribbon peach preserves would have very limited appeal to anyone outside the family and thus, limited value. A card showing a scene no one knew existed taken from the RMS Carpathia of the Titanic going SHOP LOCAL Time to get ready for WINTER! 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8 Page 8 Barre Gazette December 6, 2018 North Brookfield NBSB toy drive runs through Dec. 15 Turley Publications Photos by Ellenor Downer The Barre Fire Department ladder truck along with other fire department apparatus was part of the Santa parade held in Barre Saturday, Dec. 1. Everyone loves a parade Stanley Miknaitis escorts the parade grand marshall, Arianna Miknaitis along with her dad, in his 1964 Ford Falcon convertible. Arianna Miknaitis, just shy of one year old, was the youngest parade marshal. s, d re ss e d a th e ra p y d o g e. a, ie k o o C arr S o fi e Va n il la r the recent parade in B fo s w a P ta n a S NORTH BROOKFIELD This November and December, North Brookfield Savings Bank s goal is to make sure all local children experience the joy of the holidays. Through their annual toy drive held from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, donations and toys will be collected at all North Brookfield Savings Bank locations. In addition, North Brookfield Savings Bank will be making a $1,750 donation to local toy drive programs to further brighten the holidays. During the toy drive, community members are welcome to visit any branch location to make their donations of new and unwrapped toys for children between the ages of infant to 12. All toys collected will be donated to local toy programs in each community, to ensure that local children in need will receive holiday presents. In addition to toys, NBSB will accept financial contributions in collection containers to purchase additional gifts. The bank will match every dollar donated and contribute $1 for every toy collected, up to $250 per branch location. NBSB s branch locations and their partner organizations are as follows: North Brookfield Branch, 9 Gilbert St., partnering with the North Brookfield Police Association s Toys for Joys Program East Brookfield Branch, 100 West Main St., Route 9, partnering with the East Brookfield Toys for Joy Program West Brookfield Branch, 128 West Main St., Route 9, partnering with the West Brookfield Police Association Holiday Toy Program Ware Branch, 40 Main St., Route 9, partnering with the Ware Police Department Christmas for Kids Program Belchertown Branch, 4 Daniel Shays Highway, Routes 9 and 202, partnering with the Belchertown Turley Publications Courtesy Photo North Brookfield Savings Bank partners with toy collection programs in North Brookfield, East Brookfield, West Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown and Palmer to collect toys for local children. North Brookfield Savings Bank Branch Support Specialist Wendy Swallow, Ware Branch Manager Tina Allen along with Supervisor and Marketing Assistant Nicole Syriac are shown with some of the toys donated by generous community members, customers and NBSB employees last year. Firefighters Association Adopt-aFamily Program Palmer Branch, 1051 Thorndike St., partnering with the Palmer Lions Club Holiday Toy Program Three Rivers Branch, 2060 Main St., partnering with the Palmer Lions Club Holiday Toy Program We want to make sure every child has a joyous holiday this year and every year. We invite all of you to come to visit us as you have so generously done in the past to make your donation towards our Annual Toy Drive, said Donna Boulanger, president and CEO of North Brookfield Savings Bank. The holiday season is about caring for those around us and being generous, and it is heartwarming year after year to witness the kindheart- edness of our community members making an impact through this fundraiser. By partnering with the local toy drive organizations and our giving residents we bring a child holiday cheer. Two additional North Brookfield Savings Bank holiday traditions, Belchertown Santa Day on Saturday, Nov. 24 and the West Brookfield White Christmas open house with Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Dec. 2, are also great opportunities to visit and contribute to the annual Toy Drive, all while getting a photo with some admired holiday guests. To learn more about North Brookfield Savings Bank s community giving efforts and all of the convenient banking products and services offered, people may visit www. NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com. NBSB honors employees for years of service The Quabbin NJROTC color guard march in the yearly Santa parade. Ware Main Street Stroll Saturday, December 8th, 10 am to 2 pm TREATS AND SWEETS, MUSIC, DRAWINGS, CRAFTS FOR KIDS, SANTA AND SALES! Ware Merchants say Thank You and Happy Holidays! N O RT H B RO O K F I E L D The North Brookfield Savings Bank recently hosted their annual employee appreciation event at the Publick House in Sturbridge. At the event, North Brookfield Savings Bank honored employees that reached special anniversaries with the bank by presenting them with years of service awards and a gift. This year, employees ranged from having five to ten years of service and over 40 years of service total. Every year, North Brookfield Savings Bank recognizes and rewards employees for their dedication to the bank and for the outstanding service they provide.the following North Brookfield Savings Bank employees received Years of Service Awards in Five Years of Service Jay Jil, senior vice president and chief information officer MaryMargaret O Shea, loan servicing clerk Jennifer Plassmann, branch manager Rachael Slozak, assistant branch manager Drop Off an Unwrapped Toy for Ware Christmas For Kids at Town Hall! Would like to cordially Would like to cordially invite invite you toyou the to the Grand Opening Weekend Grand Opening Weekend of WOR K ART ART WORKS WORKS OP 13 SH WOR K of OP 13 SH G a l l e r yg a l l e r y Saturday, Dec. 1:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday Dec.15th, 15th, - 7:00pm Saturday Dec. 1:00pm 15th, 1:00pm - 7:00pm Sunday, Dec. 16th, 11:00am 11:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, Dec. 16th, 5:00pm Sunday, Dec. 16th, 11:00am - 5:00pm 69 Main Street, Ware MAMA 69 Main Ware, 69Street, Main Street, Ware MA Regional fine artists and artisans exhibiting fine art Regional fine artists and artisans exhibiting fine art paintings, prints, sculpture, and crafts. Shop through paintings, prints,assortment sculpture, of and crafts. Shop through an ever changing attractive, an ever changing assortment of attractive, educational merchandise. Take home a tangible educational merchandise. Take home a tangible reminder of the local arts or works that you won t reminder of the local arts or works that you won t find anywhere else. You are supporting Workshop13 find with anywhere You are Workshop13 every else. purchase you supporting make. with every purchase you make. Funding for this project has been provided by the Collaborative Workspace Program Administered by MassFunding Development, grant provided by provided the HealthbyFoundation of CentralWorkspace Massachusetts, for thisaproject has been the Collaborative Program Administered by and from the Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation. Mass Development, a grant provided by the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, and from the Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation. Turley Publications submitted photo Shown from left, are Three Rivers assistant branch manager Rachael Slozak, loan servicing clerk MaryMargaret O Shea, operations customer service Jennifer Berthiaume, Palmer branch manager Jennifer Plassmann, senior vice president and chief information officer Jay Jil along with President and CEO Donna Boulanger. their Years of Service milestones, 10 Years of Service Jennifer Berthiaume, operations said Donna Boulanger, North Brookfield Savings Bank president customer service Donna Boulanger, president and and CEO. We are very happy to have them as a part of our team. Chief Executive Officer These employees display their North Brookfield Savings Bank is dedication to our customers and the a mutual savings bank with full-serbank s overall success every day. vice branches in North Brookfield, North Brookfield Savings Bank East Brookfield, West Brookfield, thanks them for their commitment Ware, Belchertown, Palmer and and congratulates them for reaching Three Rivers Village of Palmer.

9 December 6, 2018 Barre Gazette Page acebook.com/turleysports SEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS A TURLEY PUBLICATION 9 Panthers preparing for regular season BARRE The Quabbin High School boys basketball team is getting ready for a tough regular season campaign. The boys will be opening up at Shepherd Hill, followed by their first home game of the season against Northbridge on Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. The boys made the tournament last season and lost to Chicopee High School in the first round. Lady Panther Katie Jablonski shoots a free throw against Athol in a scrimmage last week. Quabbin seeks another playoff run Quabbin sophomore Brendan Whitelaw looks for the open man during a scrimmage. BARRE While the majority of their playoff competition is in Central Massachusetts, the Quabbin Regional High School girls basketball team has been preparing for a season opener more appropriate for where it spends the playoffs, in Western Massachusetts. The Panthers open up the regular season hosting Ludlow High School at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. Quabbin was a 14-6 team last year and made the playoffs, losing to Pittsfield in the quarterfinals of the Division 2 tournament. Photos by Karen Lewis Quabbin junior Helena Shampine dribbles down the court. Quabbin junior Dylan Hoekstra handles the ball while Panther senior Colby Smith looks ready to steal during a team scrimmage. Photos by Karen Lewis Quabbin basketball head coach Dennis Dextradeur takes a minute during practice to give some pointers. Panther Jimmy Korzec runs down the court with Brendan Whitelaw (left) and Croix Jenkins in pursuit. Lady Panther Emma Lockwood hustles up the court. Pioneers prepare for season Quabbin wrestling coach Mike Adams assists at prac- A pair of wrestlers take some instruction before grappling. tice. Tournaments abound for Panthers BARRE The Panthers wrestling team has enjoyed moderate success throughout the past few years, and part of that comes from frequency and repetition. Once again this season, Quabbin will boast a heavy schedule, that includes more than just normal dual meets. The Saturday schedule has several quad-meets and individual tournaments. The season starts on the road at Quad Meet on Saturday, Dec. 8 before the Panthers head to face Leominster and Tyngsborough on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Tyler Bienvenue goes up for a Sam St. Laurent watches his back layup all alone. as he heads down the court. The Panthers wrestle at practice last week. Mathias Wilke is on his way up for a layup. L U D L OW The Pathfinder Regional boys b a s ke t b a l l t e a m took on Ludlow in a scrimmage last Saturday morning in Ludlow. Both teams were preparing for their regular season opener. The Pioneers get started pretty early, with a Thursday, Dec. 6 tilt against Bay Path Academy. The rest of the Pathfinder schedule is on page 10. Photos by Karen Lewis The Panthers will have another difficult schedule, which includes several weekend tournaments and events this season. Photos by David Henry Jake Potter takes a short-range jumper with pressure on. John Lagrant attempts a free throw.

10 Page 10 Barre Gazette December 6, 2018 Sports Quabbin winter varsity schedule Pathfinder winter varsity schedule North Brookfield winter varsity schedule BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 7 Away Shepherd Hill 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 Home Northbridge 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Home Belchertown 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Home Oakmont 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Away Littleton 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 Away North Middlesex 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 Home Gardner 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Away Lunenburg 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Away Narragansett 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Away Hudson 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Away Tyngsborough 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Away Oakmont 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 Home North Middlesex 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 Away Quaboag 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Away Gardner 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Home Clinton 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 Home Bromfield 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 Home Hudson 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Away St. Peter-Marian 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 7 Home Ludlow 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 Away Northbridge 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Away Belchertown 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Home Littleton 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 Away South 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 Home North Middlesex 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 Away Gardner 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Home Lunenburg 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 Home Doherty 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Home Hudson 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Home Tyngsborough 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Away Oakmont 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Home Oakmont 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 Away North Middlesex 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Home Gardner 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Away Clinton 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 Away Bromfield 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 Away Hudson 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Home St. Peter-Marian 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 Home Quaboag 7 p.m. INDOOR TRACK (all meets at Tantasqua) Wednesday, Dec. 12 Away Gardner 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 Away Hudson 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 Away North Middlesex 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Away Oakmont 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 Away MSTCA State Relays TBD Friday, Feb. 1 Away League Championship 4 p.m. WRESTLING Saturday, Dec. 8 Away Quad-Meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Away Leominster, Tyngsborough 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Away Milford Tournament 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 Home Algonquin 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 Away Quad-Meet 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 Away Lowell Holiday Tournament 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 Away Quad-Meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Away Natick 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 Home Quabbin Duals 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 Home Montachusett, Northbridge 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Away Quad-Meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Away Marlborough, Shepherd Hill 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 Home Leominster, Mahar, Wayland 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Away Nashoba 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Home Quad-Meet 10 a.m. Coaches and Parents... Send your sports stories and photos to sports@turley.com BOYS BASKETBALL Thursday, Dec. 6 Away Bay Path 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Home Westfield Tech 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Away Granby 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Home Bay Path 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 Away Franklin Tech 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 Home Duggan 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 Away Smith Voke 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 Home Gateway 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 Home Hampden Charter 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 Home St. Mary s 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Home Gateway 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Away Westfield Tech 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 Away Baystate Academy 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Home Smith Voke 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Away Smith Voke 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Home McCann Tech 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Away Gateway 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 Away PVCA 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Away St. Mary s 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Home Westfield Tech 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Thursday, Dec. 6 Home Bay Path 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Away North Brookfield 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 Away McCann Tech 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Away Bay Path 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Home Gateway 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 Away Smith Voke 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 Home PVCA 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Away Franklin Tech 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Home Renaissance 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Home Commerce 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Home Sci-Tech 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Away Duggan 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 Away Hampden Charter 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 Away PVCA 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Home Franklin Tech 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 Home Westfield Tech 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 Away Renaissance 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 Away St. Mary s 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Away Sci-Tech 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Home Duggan 7 p.m. WRESTLING Wednesday, Dec. 12 Away Franklin Tech 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 Away Mohawk 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Home Hampden Charter 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 Home Taconic 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Home Duggan 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Home Smith Voke 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Home Gateway 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Away Minnechaug 7 p.m. By Dave Smigiel With a win by two pins in the third, Sandri completed their sweep of the A-Team taking the pinfall point by 103. Sue Horton was the big gun as her team leading 352 resulted from singles of 114, 129 and 109. Rich Picotte followed at 328 (120, 101, 107) while Roland Horton added a 101 opener and Mary Artruc a 98 second. Jeff Allard was tops for the A-Team with his 101 and 282. Sandri totaled 515 in their string two W. The red hot Narutowicz foursome has moved into second in the Central after they got past the Slow Burners 5-2. With strings of 114, 100 and 122 (328), Harry McKeon was their best. In the second, Dan Trzpit and his super 125 secured the points by six. The BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 7 Home Athol 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Away South Lancaster 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 Away Sizer 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 Home Immaculate Heart of Mary 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Home David Prouty 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 Home Southbridge 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 Away Bethany Christian Academy 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Away Southbridge 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Away St. Mary s 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Away David Prouty 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Home Notre Dame 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Home Douglas 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 Home St. Mary s 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 Away Douglas 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Away Trivium 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Home South Lancaster 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Home Trivium 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 Home Bethany Christian Academy 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Away Notre Dame 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Home Sizer 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Dec. 11 Home South Lancaster 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Home Pathfinder 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 Home Sizer 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Home Bartlett 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Home David Prouty 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 Away Bay Path 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 Away Trivium 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 Away Bartlett 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Home Bay Path 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Home St. Mary s 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Away David Prouty 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Away Quaboag 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 Away St. Mary s 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 Home Leicester 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Home Trivium 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Home St. Bernard s 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 Away Leicester 6:30 p.m. Tuesady, Feb. 5 Away South Lancaster 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Home Quaboag 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Away Sizer 6:30 p.m. AIC offers baseball camp SPRINGFIELD American International College is hosting a four-week baseball camp starting Jan. 6. American International College head coach Nick Callini will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades Bondsville Bowling News barmen dropped the finale by a dozen as Nate Orszulak with 124 and Jody Orszulak with 104 was all that was needed. Nate added a 105 and finished at 328. Dean Koczur was tops as his 331 included excellent singles of 121 and 112. Jody added a 113 middle string and finished at 313. Pinfall to the Towicz by six. Fire Mountain upset the league s best team (Incredibowls) 5-2 winning pinfall by 23. Rick Trott and his 321 (106, 116, 99) inflicted most of the damage while Doug Robidoux contributed 118 and 303. Peter Swistak led the Incredibowls at 317 (109 and 112). Billy Brunk was next with his 107 and 307 while Steve Swistak posted 303 (103, 101, 99) and Aaron Plankey a string three 104. Fuzo s dropped a 5-2 decision to the East-leading Nice Fish and as a result have fallen into third place. The Fish opened with a 10-pin victory as Dave Dupuis 122 along with Tom Clauson s 107 was just enough. They came back with a whopping 542 second as Tom with 135 and James Nester with a dynamite 157 (353 series), which included our first triple strike of the year, was plenty. Tom added a 118 third (360) but Fuzo s salvaged the points as Ryan Balicki s 111 and Sean Moran s 109 was just what the doctor ordered. Sean also recorded a 106 and topped Fuzo s at 303 while Ryan was right behind at 302. Pinfall to the Fish by 16. Zeke Sicard was a one man show for his Freaks as his 326 (110, 111, 105) enabled them 1-12 and are limited to seven players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit or call toll-free to surprise the Central leading Snappers 6-1. He got help from Carl Dewey with his 120 opener and Ronzo Oparowski with his 101 second. Kevin Krasnecky topped the shellmen at 333 (110, 104, 119) while Andy Tombor chipped in with a 109 second. String three ended in a tie and the Freaks took pinfall by 57. In other action, the Night Hawks slipped past the Cannonballs 4-3. All four Hawks were over 300 with Dave Fennyery the best at 364 (124, 129, 111). Gavin Sinclair totaled 305 (106 and 103), Cheryl Desantis added 125 and 302 and Dave Smigiel 109 and 300. Keith Marchessault topped the Cannonballers at 362 (143 and 123). Kevin Fontaine added 303 (105 and 102) and Ralph Marchessault a 101 first. CLUES ACROSS 1. Doctor s clothes 7. NYC ballplayer 10. Flying vessels 12. Created 13. Convert 14. WWII battle 15. A cravat with wide square ends 16. Month in the Jewish calendar 17. Value 18. Brews 19. Child s eating accessory 21. Arrived extinct 22. Of the sea 27. Potato state 28. Leading man 33. Blood type 34. Oppressed 36. Much about nothing 37. World s longest river 38. degrom and Sale are two 39. Crafty 40. At all times 41. 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Firearms manufacturer BARRE PLAYERS, continued from page 1 Marley had multiple roles including Bob Cratchit, the young Ebenezer and a messenger boy that delivers the large turkey to the Cratchit family. Julianne McGourty not only plays the ghost of Christmas present, but she takes on the role of Scrooge s sister, Fran and his fiancée, Belle. Rounding out the cast were the a capella London Town Chorale, Emily Fradellos, Cindy Graber, Phil Hubbard and Rebecca Tuttle. Julia Tuttle, Rebecca s daughter, directed the chorale. No production of A Christmas Carol would be complete without Tiny Tim. In the Barre Players production, he is rather unique. The cast frequently used the center aisle of the theater to give the audience a feeling of closeness to the cast. The production staff also has an important role in any successful play and this production is no different. Kara Emily Krantz was assistant director and stage manager. KNOW YOUR NEWS SOURCE! Trusted Journalism & Local Reporting Since 1962 Tim Waite did set design and construction. Lynne Miller took care of the costumes and Jason Burnett was in charge of lighting design. Props master and live sound effects was Kevin Canterbury. Teri Mars was café manager and Jeanne Hanson made the café refreshments. Others included: Carolyn Salter, Jeanne Hanson and Sandy Pickens; Michael Sweeney, production support; Sandy Pickens, production advisor; Teri Mars, rehearsal prompter; Sonny Brooks, set painting, Dustin Pierce, promotional signs; Linda Grames and Emily Grandone, production assistants; Mike Sweeney and Sandy Pickens, publicity and Kara Emily Krantz, cast headshot photography. Special thanks goes to Dave and Teri Mars, Charlie Miller, Ed Yaglou, Lynne Miller and the Barre Historical Society. 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11 December 6, 2018 Barre Gazette Page Digital Photos Schools MWCC students perform Scenes from Almost, Maine GARDNER The Mount Players (MWCC student performing group) will present Scenes from Almost, Maine by John Cariani for two performances only Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Both shows take place in the Mount Wachusett Community College Theatre, 444 Green St. and admission is free and open to the public. On a cold, clear, moonless Friday night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised; hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. But the bruises heal and the hearts mend - almost - in this enchanting mid- winter night s dream. Scenes from Almost, Maine is directed by Melissa Gates and the cast includes: Harrison Brand, Rachel Ciesluk, Gretchen Gonzalez, Evan Mollica, William Redman, Ben Richard, Emily Taylor and Jackie Wyatt. 11 $12.50 Each TURLEY PUBLICATIONS, INC. Purchase a photo that recently ran in one of our publications. Go to newspapers.turley. com/photo-request Your BUYLINE CONNECTION CHRISTMAS SALE!!! Hundreds of Blockbuster Deals TOY CLEARANCE Save Up to 70% Off Select Toys Lowest Prices of The Year on TV s, Appliances, Bikes & Toys EXIT Real Estate Executives I am Your Local Real Estate Professional 42 W. Main Street, Brookfield, MA YOUR CHOICE! /Kit LED Spot/Beam LED RGB Pod Kit OR Light Bar w/rgb Lisa Caron Realtor # # GRI, ABR, SRS, LMC, CDPE, PSA, SRES 0% FINANCING FOR ONE YEAR Support Your Hometown Businesses SLEDS, TOBOGGANS, ICE SKATES WHITCO Color-Changing LED Lights You Control with Bluetooth! Wishing you a very joyous holiday season TOY, BIKE, VIDEO, & APPLIANCE Main St., Spencer OPEN: Mon. thru Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. whitcosales.com 7600 Lumens 6000K Color + RGB Requires RGB controller module or NAPA AUTO PARTS WARE WEST BROOKFIELD 175 West St., Ware WARE - $274,900 CAPE Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-7; Sat. 8-3; Sun Rooms 3 Bedrooms Master Suite with Bath First Floor 2.5 Baths 1st floor Laundry Central Air 1 Car Garage Farmers Porch 1.42 Acres North Shore-Lovett James D Amico-Broker/Owner SAVE 50% 116 Federal St. (Rt. 9) Belchertown West Main St., W. Brookfield Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-3; Sun South Street, Barre $199,900 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Wood Fireplace Gas Range Updated Furnace, Electric, Plumbing 2 Story Barn 3 Garage Bays Ready to Buy or Sell? Call Me! Dorrinda O Keefe-Shea 270 Main St., Spencer BUYING SELLING RELOCATING Call today for a Market Analysis or Buyer Consultation STEWART & STEWART WHERE EVERYONE GOES FOR THEIR PIECE OF THE EARTH! Nathan.Stewart@NEMoves.com StewartandStewartHomes.com WINTER HERE! WINTER ISIS COMING! Facial ~ Waxing ~ Body TreaTmenTs BULK ROAD SALT SAND/SALT MIX WASHED ROAD SAND BULK TREATED SALT Facials Ultrasonic Facial Treatments Age Management Antioxidant Facial Acne & Rosacea Management Enzyme & Lactic Acid Peels LANDSCAPE STONE IN 9 COLORS Screened Loam - Stored in Building Construction Stone Septic Stone Title V Septic Sand Presby Sand Concrete Sand Brick Sand Stone Dust Crushed Gravel Crushed Asphalt Cold Patch Waxing Full Body Waxing Brazilian/Bikini (Women Only) Class Rings, Wedding Bands, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold & Silver Coins, Body TreaTmenTs PRICES ARE UP! Gardner Rare Coins By appointment Central Street ~ Brookfield, MA Homeowner Friendly No Minimums PICK-UP OR CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR DELIVERY TODAY! New Location 98 North Spencer Road, Route 31N, Spencer, MA Sand, Gravel & Asphalt Mower Trimmer Blower Chainsaw Snow Blowers SALES PARTS SERVICE Find your Husqvarna at: 140 Worcester Road Barre, MA (978) higginspowersports.com Open Mon.-Sat. Bring more holiday shoppers to your door with locally focused advertising in our weekly community newspapers. Call Dan Flynn at for rates & info. Buying Gold & Silver 13 Pleasant Street, Gardner Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-2pm 5 Different Ways! - Try em all! Fried Haddock Baked Haddock Cajun Haddock Stuffed Haddock E.B.Fish Thurs - Fri - Sat E.B. Flatts after 4pm 245 W Main E. Brookfield Nine West Main Dental PO Box 748, 9 West Main St. West Brookfield, MA "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" Phone: Fax: Most dental insurances accepted including: Mass Health, Aetna PPO, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife and Fallon Nine West Main complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

12 Page 12 Barre Gazette December 6, 2018 Hubbardston church to host Christmas Vespers concert HUBBARDSTON First Parish Unitarian of Hubbardston will host the traditional Christmas Vespers program by the Pioneer Valley Brass, sponsored by the First Universalist Parish of North Dana, Saturday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. keeping a tradition dating back well over twenty years, and using a trust fund set up over 80 years ago. The concert is the 786th in a series of memorial vesper services funded by a trust of the First Universalist Parish of North Dana in the 1930s. The creation of the Quabbin Reservoir to provide drinking water for the Boston area caused five towns and parts of other communities to be dismantled. The Swift River was dammed to create the reservoir. A trust fund started by sisters, Mary Hale and Catherine Mason, provides funds for musical services at Quabbin area churches and nursing homes to serve as a continuing remembrance of the First Universalist Parish of North Dana. Service #786 Hubbardston will include Joy to the World arranged by Snell, Riu, Riu Chiu arranged by Marlatt, English Medley arranged by Boysen, Jr., Mary, Did You Know? by Lowry and Greene, You re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Seuss, Still, Still, Still arranged by Marlatt, Judea arranged by Price, Sleigh Ride by Anderson, White Christmas Medley by Berlin, The Christmas Song by Torme, Christmas Garland arranged by Baldwin and Jazz Up the Halls by Kursar. The program is always subject to change. Musicians in the Pioneer Valley Brass are well known throughout Richard S. Mansfield FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1158 Main Street Holden, MA 100 Worcester Road Sterling MA (508) (978) the area and include Dick Tandy and Curtis Coolidge on trumpet, Jim Engele on horn, Jeri Bannister on trombone and Joe Hoye on tuba. Dick Tandy received his Bachelor of Music Education from UMass. He has performed with the Orange Community Band, Petersham Brass Band, Greenfield Military Band, Narragansett Community Band, the Pioneer Valley Symphony, and Marty s Reminisce Orchestra. He is also a free-lance trumpeter and sang baritone with The Grace Notes. Curt Coolidge has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan and a Master of Music degree in Musicology from UMass. He studied trumpet with Walter Chesnut and Clifford Lillya. He has appeared with the Springfield Symphony, the Central Mass Symphony (principal trumpet), the Acadia Players and the Pioneer Valley Symphony. He was a founding member of the New England Brass Guild and is a member of the International Trumpet Guild. Jim Engele studied horn with Jane Houlden while pursuing a degree in Music Education in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He has performed with the North Shore Philharmionic, the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra, Leite Concert Winds, and the Orange Community Band. He repairs brass instruments for professional musicians from all over the world. Jeri Bannister received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Ithaca College School of Music. Shee received her C.A.G.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her instructors on trombone On-Line Information Professional service offerings Advance planning Aftercare program/seminars Memorial Guest Book Tour of facilities Directions to funeral home Obituaries with maps to churches and cemeteries Access links to social security and veteran services Church News include Doug Courtwright and Jack Ionata at Syracuse; Tom Everett, Harvard; Max Culpepper and Dave Sporny at UMass, and Doug Nelson at Keene State. She is a member of Flamingo, an all-female Swing Band in Connecticut, the Pioneer Valley Concert Band in Chicopee, and the Brattleboro American Legion Band. Jeri is a former member of the Pioneer Valley Symphony and is a founding member of the Pioneer Valley Brass. She currently teaches at the Bement School, Northfield Mount Hermon and Artspace. Joe Hoye attended Westfield State College and studied Music Performance. Since then he has performed with the Pioneer Valley Symphony and a number of other area ensembles. He has appeared on many local artist s recordings. Joe is currently a member of the Fanfare Brass Choir and the Holyoke Civic Symphony, where he is principal tuba and his wife, Jodie, is principal oboist. They live in New Hampshire with their two sons, Declan and Tommy. Other free public programs by the Pioneer Valley Brass, sponsored by the First Universalist Parish of North Dana, were held at the Central Congregational Church of Orange Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. and at the Montague Congregational Church, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.. The final Vespers before Christmas will be held Sunday, Dec. 15 at St, Paul s Lutheran Church of Greenfield. People may contact music coordinator Maureen Riendeau at for information about First Universalist Parish of North Dana or to schedule a vespers program. Rescued and rewarmed sea turtles fly south BOSTON With mid-winter like temperatures over the Thanksgiving holiday, many New Englanders would have given thanks to head to Florida for the holiday. In fact, 20 recently rescued sea turtles were packed up from the New England Aquarium s sea turtle hospital in Quincy, early last Wednesday morning, driven to the Marshfield Massachusetts Airport and then flown to the Sunshine State by a volunteer private pilot. Steve Bernstein of Newark, New Jersey is part of the aviation organization Turtles Fly Too, org/, which transports hundreds of endangered sea turtles that strand on Cape Cod each autumn due to hypothermia to marine animal rehab centers throughout the southern states. Bernstein and his two young sons were already flying to Florida for the holiday and decided that transporting some of the world s most endangered sea turtles would make for a more memorable and meaningful trip. The turtles will eventually be delivered to and finish their rehab at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach, Florida. As soon as the twenty, 2-5 pound juvenile sea turtles had been loaded on to the small aircraft, New England Aquarium marine animal rescue team biologists were preparing for twenty more sea turtles coming up from the Outer Cape later that Wednesday. The gusting, mph, westerly winds create the ideal wave conditions on Cape Cod Bay to wash up the inert and hypothermic sea turtles on the shore from Brewster to Truro. With overnight low temperatures in the teens and wind chills near zero, sea turtles that get deposited on Cape Cod beaches with this evening s high tide might not survive until the morning. The Mass Audubon Sanctuary at Region Turley Publications Photo Courtesy of New England Aquarium Steve Bernstein loads rescued sea turtles from the New England Aquarium into his private plane at the Marshfield airport for transport to another rehab facility in Florida. Hundreds of sea turtles have stranded on Cape Cod over the past four weeks due to hypothermia. Wellfleet Bay made a major effort to safely survey beaches and find stranded sea turtles. New England Aquarium biologists and veterinarians were working over the Thanksgiving holiday to rewarm and treat turtles. Over the past four weeks, more than 240 endangered and threatened sea turtles have been admitted to the New England Aquarium s marine animal care center. After re-warming and treatment for other life-threatening medical conditions, 132 have been transported to a network of other facilities in several other states. Bernstein s flight was the fourth arranged with the Turtles Fly Too organization and NOAA. The mass stranding late each autumn of hundreds of endangered sea turtles on Cape Cod over a short, several weeks is believed to be a unique event anywhere in the world. What started as an event with sea turtles in the 1990 s, grew to on average in the 2000 s and has exploded to an average more than 300 live sea turtles over the last several years is already on track to exceed the recent short term average. It appears that sea turtles have been steadily expanding their summer range in waters north of Cape Cod, particularly as ocean waters have risen rapidly in the Gulf of Maine over the past decade. New England Aquarium researchers are looking to learn more about the ecological dynamics and challenges of a rapidly changing habitat. In the meantime, communities of people from beach walkers on frigid Cape Cod beaches to biologists and interns at the New England Aquarium s sea turtle hospital, to volunteer private pilots and a network of marine animal rehab facilities in more than ten states work together to help the world s most endangered sea turtle recover. Monuments Markers Cemetery Lettering Athol Granite Works 1265 South Main St. Athol ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH Rev. James Callahan, Pastor Rectory Office Fax St. Joseph s Chapel On the Common, Barre MASS SCHEDULE Due to renovations, all Masses will be held at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church until further notice. St. Thomas-a-Becket Church Vernon Avenue, South Barre MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 a.m. Confession - Saturday 3 p.m. or by appointment BARRE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH United Church of Christ 30 Park Street, Barre Pastor Margaret Keyser We are a caring community of Christ s followers who, like Jesus, welcome people wherever they are on their journey of faith. Church office barrechurch@gmail.com Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Nursery Care After Time with the Children in worship, Sunday school for ages preschool through grade 9 at 9:30 a.m. Youth Group every other week Bible study and community resource programs throughout the year. Community Friendship Supper - third Thursday of each month 5:30-6:30 p.m. Barre Food Pantry - second Wednesday of each month Narcotics Anonymous - weekly meeting Tuesday Alcoholics Anonymous - Heard It Through the Grapevine weekly meeting Thursday Alcoholics Anonymous - Pay It Forward weekly meeting Saturday NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 60 Main Street, South Barre Pastor James Foley Phone: Website: Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Noon Children ages 12 & under are dismissed after worship for Children s Church until noon. Thursday Family Night 7-8 p.m. Friday Christian Youth Club (CYC) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Children K-12th grade can enjoy activities, supervised free time, music, worship, snack and age-appropriate Bible lessons. COVENANT EVANGELICAL CHURCH 611 South Street, Barre Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Gary Hayward Weekly Home Bible Studies For information call ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH 58 Church Street, Gilbertville Rev. Richard A. Lembo MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m Mass first Friday of month 6:30 p.m. Saturday Confession/ Reconciliation 3 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m. Website: FIRST PARISH UNITARIAN CHURCH ON THE COMMON HUBBARDSTON Church Service 10 a.m. Sunday School will be at 9 a.m. Coffee following the service. The pulpit is filled each week with ministers, seminary students, lay leaders, or visiting musicians. This mix Masses and Services of speakers gives the church a vibrant mix of topics and personalities to deliver the message. All are welcome. EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF HUBBARDSTON Pastor T. Dweh Wiah revwiahnhmissions@yahoo.com 2 Williamsville Rd., Hubbardston Sunday Services 10 a.m. to noon Open Thursdays 7-9 p.m. CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Oakham Bible Based Fellowship John 3: 3 7 Weekly host home(s) meetings OAKHAM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 4 Coldbrook Road Rev. Timothy Hanley Minister Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Youth Fellowship (grades 6-high school) Sunday Morning from 9:30-10 a.m. Sunday School (preschool-grade 5) Sunday Morning from a.m. Family Sunday, Communion, and Children s Story are held on the first Sunday of each month (no Youth Fellowship or Sunday School) ST. PETER S CHURCH 18 North St. (Route 32) Petersham Rev. Edwin Montaña, Pastor Tel. Church Rectory Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Coffee social hour after Mass St. Peter s Parish Hall FIRST CONGREGATIONAL PARISH UNITARIAN Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Church Phone # ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONAL 21 North Main St., Petersham Church Sunday worship 10 a.m. Rev. David Purdy Sunday School - Child Care Handicapped Accessible ST. AUGUSTINE S MISSION Church Street, Wheelwright Fr. Richard Lembo Rectory MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 9 a.m. Thursday 8 a.m. TEMPLE ISRAEL 107 Walnut St., Athol Reb Sarah Noyovitz Office Website: Two Saturday Shabbat services a month beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a vegetarian potluck luncheon and Torah study. (See website for schedule) TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY CHURCH 3 Oakham Rd. (office), P.O. Box 202 New Braintree, MA triparishcc@gmail.com Heidi Jeldres, Adm. Asst. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon Website: triparishcommunitychurch.com Pastor Deb Shepard debasheps@aol.com Worship 10 a.m. Sept. 3 - Dec. 31 The First Universalist Church of Hardwick 9 Ruggles Hill Rd., P.O. Box 72, Hardwick Sunday School will follow the Time With Children during the 10 a.m. Worship. If interested in Nursery Time, please contact Pastor Deb. Bible/Book Sale will be an evening during the week led by Shawna Andrews. Please call the office if you are interested. Choir Rehearsals: Thursday 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the New Braintree Congregational Church Sundays 9:15-9:45 a.m. at The First Universalist Church of Hardwick Light refreshments and fellowship follows worship. The Sacrament of Communion is observed most first Sundays. No matter who you are or where you are in your life/faith journey, you are welcome here. No assumptions. SAINT PATRICK PARISH Rev. Michael Broderick, Pastor 290 Main St., Rutland Parish Center 9 Pommogussett Rd., Rutland Church Hall Fax info@stpatricksrutland.org Daily 8 a.m. Masses - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Confessions will be heard on Saturdays from 4-4:30 p.m. or by appointment only. Sunday Masses - 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER- DAY SAINTS 108 New Braintree Rd.(Rte. 67), North Brookfield Church Sunday Worship 10 a.m. THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF RUTLAND UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST All are welcome here. 264 Main St., Rutland Pastor David W. Fish Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School is held at 10 a.m. during the service Senior High Youth Group on Sundays at 7 Pastor s Cell Church Office Pastor s dwfish@comcast.net Church rutlanducc@gmail.com facebook.com/ FirstCongregationalChurchofRutland Website: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WEST BROOKFIELD P.O. Box North Main St., West Brookfield Rev. Lisa Durkee Abbott, Pastor Sunday worship 10 a.m. Sharing Cupboard (serving West Brookfield, Warren and West Warren) - Wednesdays - 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Thursdays p.m. Call the church for more information at Senior choir practice Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Seasonal Bible studies Call church for times and dates ST. JOHN S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 15 Park Avenue, Athol Rev. William B. Hobbs, Pastor Church Service is Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. All faiths welcome. Sunday School is at 9 a.m. Church office Website St. John s Thrift Shop is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon providing quality pre-owned clothing and housewares at reasonable prices. CHESTNUT STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 161 Chestnut St., Gardner gardnerumc@gmail.com Rev. Sela Rousseau, Pastor Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Weekly Bible Study - Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Choir Rehearsal - Sunday 9 a.m. Website gardnerumc.org Barre Gazette Obituary Policy Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, which allows families to publish extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: obits@turley.com. Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certifi cate and must be pre-paid. 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13 Public Safety December 6, 2018 Barre Gazette Page 13 Barre Police Log Hubbardston Police Log Monday, Nov. 26 8:44 a.m. Phone Illegal Dumping Summer Street Investigated 2:54 p.m. Radio Fire, Hazmat Incident/Spill Debra Lane Referred to Other Agency Tuesday, Nov. 27 5:43 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency School Street North 6:03 a.m. 911 Motor Vehicle Accident Wauwinet Road Vehicle Towed 3:16 p.m. Phone Fire, Medical Emergency Worcester Road 4:04 p.m. 911 Animal ACO Call Walnut Hill Road Services Rendered Wednesday, Nov. 28 8:38 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Church Lane 3:55 p.m. Phone Fire, Medical Emergency Pleasant Street 9:04 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop South Street Written 9:54 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop South Street Citation Thursday, Nov. 29 8:53 a.m. Phone Fire, Mutual Aid North Brookfield Services Rendered 10:14 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Worcester Road Friday, Nov. 30 2:08 p.m. 911 Larceny Summer Street Services Rendered 3:36 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Worcester Road Arrest(s) Made Arrest: Kimberly L. Butrym, 33, Barre Warrant; Warrant; Drug, Possess Class B, Subsequent Offense Saturday, Dec. 1 4:23 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Moulton Street 11:33 a.m. Initiated Unoccupied Vehicle Cat Alley Vehicle Removed Sunday, Dec. 2 11:35 a.m. Phone Property Damage Williamsville Road Officer Spoke to Party SOUTH BARRE Tuesday, Nov :38 p.m. 911 Officer Wanted Cutler Road Services Rendered Wednesday, Nov :40 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Main Street Friday, Nov :58 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Company Farm Road Saturday, Dec. 1 7:14 p.m. 911 Fire, Investigation Peach Street Investigated Sunday, Dec. 2 10:24 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Vehicle Towed 11:48 a.m. Phone Fire, Smoke Investigation Vernon Avenue Investigated Monday, Nov. 26 3:35 Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Burnshirt Road Citation 3:46 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Burnshirt Road Citation 4:02 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Burnshirt Road Citation Tuesday, Nov :56 a.m. 911 Suspicious Person Old Princeton Road Investigated 10:17 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Nestlewood Lane 11:57 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Gardner Road Citation Wednesday, Nov :01 p.m. Initiated Larceny Birches Road Investigated 3:29 p.m. Radio Fire, Medical Emergency Twin Hill Road Services Rendered 4:59 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Burnshirt Road Citation 8:39 p.m. Phone Fire, Medical Emergency High Street Transported to Hospital Thursday, Nov. 29 7:15 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Burnshirt Road Services Rendered 12:10 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Burnshirt Road 1:50 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Main Street Transported to Hospital 7:43 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Worcester Road Citation Friday, Nov. 30 6:15 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Worcester Road Citation 3:05 p.m. 911 Officer Wanted Main Street Officer Advised Saturday, Dec. 1 12:05 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Burnshirt Road Citation 12:31 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Burnshirt Road Citation 12:50 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Worcester Road Criminal Complaint Summons: Jesse Benson, 31, Gardner License Suspended, Operating Motor Vehicle With, Subsequent Offense 11:46 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Muskogee Street Citation 12:28 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Brigham Street Citation 3:26 p.m. Phone Fraud Dogwood South Road Officer Spoke to Party Sunday, Dec. 2 9:15 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Gardner Road Removed Hazard Summons: Bonnie L. Gyles, 51, Rutland Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Registration Revoked, Operating Motor Vehicle With; Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle 9:24 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Williamsville Road Monday, Nov. 26 3:12 a.m. Initiated Parking Violation Vanessa Circle Written 3:21 a.m. Initiated Parking Violation Jackson Avenue Written 10:27 a.m. Initiated Parking Violation Main Street Investigated 12:20 p.m. Initiated Identity Theft Peters Avenue Investigated Summons: Lisa M. Manzi, 43, Worcester Identity Fraud; Receive Stolen Property +$250 3:44 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Maple Avenue Written 4:05 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasantdale Road Written 7:45 p.m. 911 Animal Complaint Maple Avenue Returned to Family/ Guardian Tuesday, Nov. 27 3:49 a.m. Initiated Parking Violation Maple Avenue Citation 4:21 a.m. Initiated Parking Violation Laurelwood Road Citation 8:41 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Citation 12:32 p.m. 911 Disturbance, Person(s) Miles Road Peace Restored 1:49 p.m. 911 Motor Vehicle Erratic Maple Avenue Area Search Negative 2:53 p.m. 911 Motor Vehicle Erratic Barre Paxton Road Officer Spoke to Party 4:33 p.m. Phone Threats Glenwood Road Officer Spoke to Party 9:18 p.m. Phone Fire, Medical Emergency Thurston Hill Road Investigated Wednesday, Nov. 28 3:39 a.m. Initiated Parking Violation Prouty Lane Citation 7:47 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop East County Road Criminal Complaint Summons: Thomas P. White, 55, Gardner Rutland Police Log Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Unregistered Motor Vehicle 8:21 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Citation 8:23 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Main Street 8:43 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Citation 9:18 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Paxton Road Arrest(s) Made Arrest: Alison D. Perez, 42, Athol Registration Suspended, Operating Motor Vehicle with; Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Warrant 10:09 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Main Street 1:34 p.m. Walk-in Fraud Ten Rod Road Officer Spoke to Party 3:22 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Written 3:59 p.m. Walk-in Larceny East County Road Report Filed 6:55 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Written 8:33 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Citation 11:19 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Written 11:31 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Written Thursday, Nov. 29 6:25 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop East County Road Citation 8:48 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Main Street Criminal Complaint Summons: Scott M. Moreau, 49, South Barre Number Plate Violation to Conceal ID; Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Unregistered Motor Vehicle 10:47 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Paxton Road Arrest(s) Made Arrest: David P. Marum, 37, Worcester License Suspended, Operating Motor Vehicle With; Windshield Cracked; Warrant; Warrant; Warrant 11:45 a.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Glenwood Road 12:05 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Main Street Referred to Other Agency 1:47 p.m. Walk-in Fraud East County Road Report Filed 1:50 p.m. Phone Assist Other Police Department East County Road Officer Advised 7 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Pleasantdale Road Written 7:54 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Maple Avenue Friday, Nov. 30 6:19 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop East County Road Citation 10:24 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop East County Road Written 5:41 p.m. 911 Welfare Check Brintnal Drive Officer Spoke to Party 9:02 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Paxton Road Written 10:45 p.m. 911 Officer Wanted Campbell Street Officer Spoke to Party Saturday, Dec. 1 12:56 a.m. Initiated Assist Other Police Department Worcester Road Services Rendered 7:46 a.m. Phone Trespassing Glenwood Place Officer Spoke to Party 8:17 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop East County Road Written 9:48 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Barre Paxton Road Written 1:46 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Pommogussett Road Arrest(s) Made Arrest: Edward C. Rose, 62, Gardner License Suspended, Operating Motor Vehicle With; Warrant 2:20 p.m. Phone Fire, Medical Emergency Main Street 9:55 p.m. 911 Fire, Medical Emergency Fernwood Drive NEADS seeks volunteers to help raise future service dog puppies PRINCETON - NEADS World Class Service Dogs is seeking volunteers to raise its puppies on a full-time basis. The Princetonbased non-profit needs dedicated volunteers to take these Service Dogs in Training into their homes and look after them for 12 to 16 months, working on critical socialization and basic obedience. When fully trained and matured, these Service Dogs go on to work with someone with a physical disability or hearing loss, a child with autism, or a veteran. Others become Assistance Dogs who work with professionals in hospital, classroom, and courthouse settings. The full-time Puppy Raiser will teach the dog basic obedience and socialize them in the community so they re used to anything and everything - different types of surfaces, different types of buildings, different people - and set them up to be confident in any public situation. We provide support and resources for our full-time puppy raisers, said Kate Sullivan, Volunteer Manager. We equip them with food, training classes and field trips, educational materials, and equipment like a leash, collar, and gentle leader. We are also here with 24-7 medical and staff support. NEADS dogs go to the puppy raisers homes and start their training at about eight weeks of age. After 12 to 16 months, the dogs are moved into a prison facility to finish their Service Dog training or are chosen as a breeder dog. Prospective volunteers should consider some important factors before applying. First, the dog cannot be left alone as a young puppy. As the puppy gets older, the time they are left alone can gradually increase to a maximum of 3-4 hours. The NEADS dog may go to work with you, with approval from your company and NEADS. Other requirements include attending 1-2 weekly training sessions with a NEADS trainer, which take place both on and off the NEADS campus; caring for the NEADS dog 24/7; submitting weekly progress reports; practicing training and socialization exercises as directed by the NEADS trainer; and providing adequate daily exercise as recommended by the NEADS trainer. Interested volunteers can start the application process at neads.org/full-time-raiser. About NEADS Inc. NEADS Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Princeton, Massachusetts. NEADS has raised, trained and matched over 1,800 World Class Service Dogs since Their service dogs are matched with children and adults, including veterans, who are deaf or have a physical disability, as well as children with autism and other developmental disabilities. NEADS Assistance Dogs are partnered with professionals in the classroom, ministry, hospital, and courthouse settings. For more information about NEADS, people may visit the website at neads.org. Monday, Nov. 26 9:58 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Disabled Old Turnpike Road Criminal Complaint Summons: Ariana M. Boss, 25, Worcester Revocation/Insurance; Inspection/ Sticker, No; License Not in Possession Thursday, Nov. 29 8:52 a.m. Radio Assist Other Police Department Rutland Services Rendered 9:15 a.m. Phone Fire, Mutual Aid Fire North Brookfield Services Rendered Oakham Police Log Friday, Nov :15 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Old Turnpike Road Citation Saturday, Dec. 1 9:48 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop North Brookfield Road Written 10:19 a.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Old Turnpike Road Citation 3:19 p.m. Phone Parking Violation South Cemetery Services Rendered 3:52 p.m. Phone Gunshots East Region Hill Road Negative Contact 6:55 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Worcester Road Investigated 10:51 p.m. Initiated Motor Vehicle Stop Worcester Road Criminal Complaint Summons: Michael Bolger, 51, Barrington, RI Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle; Stop/Yield, Fail to Sunday, Dec. 2 7:48 p.m. Radio Assist Other Police Department Barre Services Rendered Springfield Symphony Chorus to hold auditions Jan. 8 SPRINGFIELD The Springfield Symphony Chorus, Nikki Stoia, Director, will hold auditions on Monday, Jan. 8, 2019 from 8:30-9:45 p.m. at St Peter s Lutheran Church, 34 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke. The second half of this year s schedule will feature performances with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Kevin Rhodes for the following concerts: On Broadway March 9 and Mozart and Mahler 2 Saturday, April 27. Auditionees are asked to bring a short piece to perform, preferably in one of the following languages: Latin, Spanish, Italian, German, French or Hebrew. They should bring a legible piano part Cornerstone Bank donates to Worcester County Food Bank WORCESTER During the month of November, all branches of Cornerstone Bank collected non-perishable food items for their annual Pack the Pantry food drive. The annual drive, which took place from Nov. 1 through Nov. 14, gave an opportunity for customers, local community members and employees to contribute much needed food items to local families in need. Food pantries are a vital resource to our community; during the holidays and year-round, said vice president-human resource business partner of Cornerstone Bank Bonnie B. Losavio. Thank you to our generous customers and employees for making this year s food drive a success. Food items were delivered to the Worcester County Food Bank on Friday, Nov. 16. Cornerstone Bank is an independent, mutual savings bank serving the residents, businesses, and communities throughout Central Massachusetts from offices in Charlton, Holden, Leicester, North Oxford, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Warren, Webster and Worcester. for Ms. Stoia, who will provide accompaniment. Auditioners will listen to a solo piece in English, but they prefer one of the above-mentioned foreign languages. Auditions are painless, but please be prepared to vocalize and sight read. As part of the audition process, they ask that potential members check their calendars to ensure the rehearsal and concert schedule will fit into their calendar, so they should bring their personal calendar to the audition for reference. Interested singers can their name, phone number and address to the corus president, Alan Aubin at sschoruspresident@gmail.com. The Springfield Symphony Chorus is an unpaid professional group of 100 plus singers from throughout the greater Connecticut River Valley. The chorus is associated with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra that performs at Springfield Symphony Hall. The orchestra and chorus collaborate on many works throughout each season. The chorus also performs in concerts on its own with chamber orchestras, its own accompanist and other artists. Auditions for the Springfield Symphony Chorus are usually held in late August/early September of each year. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings during the concert season, September through May. Turley Publications Submitted Photo Shown from left are Cornerstone Bank employees: senior human resources specialist Joann Colon-Rivera; senior accounting assistant Amy Dolan; senior operations specialist Wendy Coran; assistant branch manager Christina Abbotts; assistant vice president commercial lender Heather Dumais; vice president/human resources business partner Bonnie Losavio and administrative assistant Debbie Twigg. Have Something to Share? Send your stories and photos to edowner@turley.com

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Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED, with college credits in the environmental studies preferred. Work experience in Public Water Supply is required, with supervisory experience desirable. Applicants must have a minimum, MA DEP Grade 1 Distribution and Grade 1 Treatment Drinking Water License. Responsibilities of this position include, the operation, oversight, and legal compliance of all functions and activities associated with the operation of the Town of Brookfield Public Water Supply system. Must have a working knowledge and general proficiency with computer skills including work processing, excel and file/data management. Class B CDL and hoisting/hydraulics licenses are desirable. The Superintendent will be hired as full time (40 hr/wk) Town of Brookfield employee. Starting salary will be in accordance with the Town wage scale and will be commensurate experience. The Town of Brookfield is an equal opportunity (EOE) employer. Job description and posting is available at the Water Department, Brookfield Town Hall, and 6 Central St., Brookfield, MA The Town of Brookfield, Brookfield Water Commissioners, 6 Central Street Brookfield, MA request receipt of resumes and applications by 12/18/2018. Review of applications will commence on 12/19/2018. The position will remain open until filled. Contact the Brookfield Water Ext.17 and/or Don Taft, Chairman of Water for additional information. Community Development Clerk Town of Palmer The Town of Palmer is seeking qualified applicants for the part-time position of Community Development Clerk. The pay rate for this part-time, grant-funded position is $15.00 per hour. This position is for 5-15 hours per week, depending on work load, with flexible hours during regular Town Hall hours. Applicants must be able to provide own transportation and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Prior municipal experience preferred but not required. 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15 December 6, 2018 Barre Gazette Page 15 Classifieds 14 WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS SERVING 50 LOCAL COMMUNITIES A TURLEY PUBLICATION COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE Call us toll free HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE FOSTER CARE. You can help change someone s life. Provide a safe home for children and teens who have been abused or neglected. Classes in late September. Call Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care FULL OR PART time Pure Bred beef farm. Tractor experience preferred. Valid license required or FULL TIME DRIVER LABORER: Town of Warren Highway Department is seeking class B drivers/laborer with full benefits and a 4 day 40 hour work week during the construction season. Must meet all DOT requirements, Hoisting license & mechanic skills preferred.; Job description and applications at Selectmen s Office, Shepard Bldg, 48 High St. Applications should be submitted no later than December 22, 2018 to Thomas Boudreau, Highway Surveyor, PO Box 628, Warren Ma boudreau@warren-ma. gov. E.O.E. PART TIME HELP NEEDED to stack firewood and run equipment. Please call for details. SALEM CROSS INN Bartenders and Servers needed. Apply in person or on website SHARED LIVING- SEEKING families to share their home with individuals with developmental disabilities. Call for more information. THE TOWN OF GRANBY PLANNING BOARD is seeking a recording secretary to take minutes at their meetings. Candidate must be experienced in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Salary is hourly and based on experience of candidate. There are no benefits associated with this position. The Planning Board meets every second and fourth Monday of each month and may meet on additional days if needed. Hours vary per meeting. If interested, please send your resume to the Granby Planning Board, 10-B West State Street, Granby, MA If you have any questions contact the Planning Board s office at or cleonard@granby-ma.gov TOWN OF WILBRAHAM HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Looking for a reliable Full Time DPW HEO with some experience. For more information and an application please visit Open until filled. EOE TOWN OF WILBRAHAM EMERGENCY DISPATCHER PART TIME Looking for reliable PT Emergency Dispatcher with NG-911 & CJIS certification, trained in PowerPhone EMD pre-arrival protocols or become certified within 90 days of hire, emergency dispatch experience highly desired. Excellent oral communications skill, courtesy & tact in dealing with others is essential. For application and more information please visit Open until filled. EOE FOR RENT ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. BRIMFIELD- SMALL 2 BR Cottage, Sherman Lake area, wd hookup, large yard. $775/ mo, 1st & last. (413) Find us online at BROOKFIELD 1 BR 2nd fl, offstreet parking, $575/ mo + utilities. Must have good rental history BROOKFIELD 3 BR COLONIAL HOUSE short term lease, oil heat, w/d hook-ups, appliances, off-street parking. $1, DELUXE 5 BR Ranch style house. Option- furnished/ unfurnished Amazing views. 2 private garages, gas fireplace, outside deck, includes electric, oil, cable, internet, w/d. $2, SECTION 8 WELCOME Ware 2 bedroom apts. new kitchen, bath, paint, flooring, appliances, etc. Available ASAP (413) WARREN- 1 BDRM- off street parking. Call WEST WARREN 4 RM APT. stove, refrigerator, off-street parking HILLSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTS APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR ONE, TWO AND THREE BEDROOM APARTMENTS Heat and hot water included Ample Closets Fully Applianced Community Room Laundry Facilities Cats Welcome Extra Storage 24 Hour Maintenance For Information call (413) EHO 17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA ROOMMATES ROOMMATE WANTED to share mobile home in Belchertown retirement park. Must be 55 or older. Own room, own bathroom, shared shower $600/mo includes heat, HW, electric, own cable, rent. Must see. Must love a dog. Available Jan. 1st. Call VACATION RENTALS WARM WEATHER IS Year Round In Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. carolaction@aol.com for more information. FOR RENT All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status (number of children and or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. REAL ESTATE STORAGE ATTENTION! SECURE STOR- AGE in the Center of Warren. Call to reserve your unit now. Great for boats, cars, ATV s, motorcycles or small equipment. Call Mary (413) for details. WARREN- SECURE STORAGE in the center of Warren next to the car wash is now offering new 10 x20 and 10 x10 units. For more information about our low rates and our referral program call (413) Find your dream home or list your property here! This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain about discriminaation call The Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD toll-free at For the N.E. area, call HUD at The toll free number for the hearing impaired is IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPECTRUM TV SERVICE Effective on or after January 8, 2019, EPIX will be available for subscription only as an a la carte service. For more information, or to add EPIX as an a la carte service, call Spectrum. To view a current Spectrum channel lineup visit www. spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online visit 12/06/18 TOWN OF NEW BRAINTREE CLASSIFICATION HEARING NOTICE The Select Board, acting under the provision of Chapter 369 of the acts of 1982, will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018, at the New Braintree Town Hall for the purpose of determining the percentages of the local tax levy to be borne by each class of property (residential, open space, commercial, industrial and personal) for the fiscal year. Interested taxpayers will be allowed the opportunity to present their views orally or in writing at said hearing. Randy Walker, Chair C. William Howland, Vice Chair Joseph Chenevert, Clerk SELECT BOARD 11/29, 12/06/18 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA (508) Docket No. Public Notices WO18P3837EA Estate of: Joseph J Ricchiazzi Date of Death: 09/27/2018 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Nicole K Ricchiazzi of South Barre MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: K Ricchiazzi of South Barre MA be appointed as Person al Representative(s) of said est ate to serve Without Sure ty on the bond in an unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 01/08/2018. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Jus tice of this Court. Date: November 27, 2018 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 12/06/18 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY DIVISION NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Project File No A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed resurfacing and related work on Route 68 in Hubbardston, from Williamsville Road to the Gardner City Line. WHERE: The Slade Building, 7 Main Street, Unit 7 Hubbardston, MA WHEN: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project for resurfacing and related work project on Route 68. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL: The proposed project, 4.8 miles in length, consists of: resurfacing; improving drainage; installing new signs & pavement markings; constructing HMA curbing; reestablishing roadway edges with dense graded crushed stone; removing & resetting highway guardrail; and installing new end treatments. A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Town of Hubbardston is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT s policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing/meeting. Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website listed below. Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Roadway Project Management, Project File No Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing. Project inquiries may be ed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone ( ), fax ( ), TTD/TTY ( ) or by (MassDOT.CivilRights@ dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten (10) business days before the meeting. In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the internet at JONATHAN GULLIVER HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR PATRICIA A. LEAVENWORTH, P.E. CHIEF ENGINEER 12/06, 12/13/18 THE BARRE GAZETTE Serving the towns of Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Petersham & Rutland since 1834 UMassFive wins business fundraising challenge HADLEY UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is proud to be the winner of the first Central Massachusetts Business Challenge put forth by the UMass Cancer Walk and Run in This award recognizes UMassFive employees as the top fundraising team for the UMass Cancer Center in the annual event. Team UMassFive, composed of staff from UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, raised over $24,000 this year in support of the 20th UMass Cancer Walk and Run. All funds are donated directly to the UMass Medicine Cancer Center, which supports cancer research trials and patient care in Central Massachusetts. UMassFive was the top fundraiser out of over 45 businesses that signed on to compete in the Central MA Business Challenge, and the challenge raised an astounding $105,000 collectively. For their efforts, Team UMassFive was awarded a large trophy on behalf of the UMass Cancer Walk and Run. The trophy is set to be on a traveling display tour throughout their five branch locations over the next several months. Over 50 people walked, ran, and manned a water station as part of Team UMassFive at the 2018 UMass Early Deadline for all PUBLIC NOTICES to run the week of December 24-28, Cancer Walk and Run, held September 30, 2018 at UMass Medical School in Worcester. Team members participated in honor of cancer survivors, and in memory of loved ones who have been lost to cancer. In addition to personal fundraising efforts, staff held raffles, bake sales, candy sales, challenge drives, made and sold crafts, and held other collections to raise money for this cause. Team UMassFive is excited to be on course to surpass a lifetime $100,000 fundraising milestone in 2019 in support of the annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run. The UMassFive College Federal Credit Union was established in 1967 and serves the University of Massachusetts as well as the Five College System and over 50 other non-profits, co-ops, and municipalities. A non-profit financial cooperative itself, earnings are returned to UMassFive s membership in the form of better rates, lower fees, and improved services. UMassFive has over 38,000 members, five branches, and assets of over $460 million. For more information about UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, people may visit Wednesday, December 19 at NOON for The Register, The Wilbraham-Hampden Times, Sentinel and Chicopee Register Friday, December 21 at NOON for Agawam Advertiser News, Quaboag Current, Barre Gazette, Country Journal, The Journal Register, Ware River News, Town Reminder and The Holyoke Sun Happy Holidays! 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