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INSIDE Almanac ....................2 Police Logs ................5 Learning ....................5 Opinion ....................10 Calendar ..................13 Obituaries ................13 Sports ................14-15

LOCAL

‘Celebration of life’ HOSPICE FUNDRAISER HOPES TO RAISE FUNDS, AWARENESS BY MARK ASHTON

VILLAGER STAFF WRITER

CHARLTON — Just how do the terms “Christmas Tree Lighting” and “hospice care” relate to one another in the same sentence? While the concepts might seem somewhat at odds with each other, they’ve definitely found an important connection at Overlook Lifecare Communities in Charlton. “We’re in the planning stages for our first-ever Tree Lighting fundraising event,” says Michele Clayborne, hospice administrator for Overlook Care at Home – Hospice Services and Palliative Care at the sprawling facility. “Our goal with this event (scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 12, “on campus” at the Overlook) is really twofold: to raise money for the hospice – to ensure that any patient who needs our services has access to them, and to raise awareness about hospice, to dispel some of the myths associated with the work that we do.” That work involves maintaining and improving the quality of life for clients, says Clayborne, who’s been at the Overlook since January but involved in hospice work – mostly in marketing and community outreach – for some 14 years. The real task of her department is perhaps best exemplified by its work with

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Charlton scholarship winners include: Marquis Bernal, Nicholas Clark, Mark Materas, Wyatt Nowak, Marco Tiberii, Garrett Zeveska and Patrick McNeaney.

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Michele Clayborne (and her mom) made this quilted wall hanging featuring “hospice angels” for her office.

Grace Prizio, 102, the oldest resident of Brookfield and current keeper of the Boston Post Cane in that town. “She’s still able to articulate her life story,” Clayborne says of the still-sharp centenarian. “Just recently, her daughter shared with our staff that they both wish they had started hospice services sooner. They had no idea how much we could help and that our focus is on living, rather than on dying.” Prizio, who calls herself “Miss Please Read

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LEARNING

CHARLTON — The Charlton Public Library held an event in the Children’s Story Time Room to support breast cancer research on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Experienced cosmetology students from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School put in pink hair extensions to anyone who paid the $5 donation for the Pink Hair for Hope organization. Pictured, Marianne and Emma Roemer pose for a photo with their new extensions. For more photos, turn to page A8!

Bay Path honors scholarship winners ‘WORKING HARD TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE’ BY MARK ASHTON


CHARLTON — Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School has announced that 62 students recently received the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Award for the 2013/2014 school year. “You represent the top 25 percent of those at the school who took the MCAS tests,” said SuperintendentDirector John Lafleche in welcoming the students to a special breakfast and awards ceremony held in their honor on Friday, Oct. 11. Now in its 10th year, the annual scholarship rewards high academic achievement on MCAS tests with financial assistance to collegebound students and their families. The award provides a tuition waiver for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university. The scholarship must be used within six

years of a student’s high school graduation and covers tuition only, which ranges from approximately $720 annually (at a community college) to $1,714 at state universities. College fees, room and board, textbooks, and other college expenses are not covered by the Adams Scholarship. Lafleche congratulated all the student winners at Bay Path “for working hard to achieve academic excellence.” While the school had 65 winners last year, that was based on a larger student body. This year’s selections represent “the most awards we could possibly get” based on the school’s population, he said. Lafleche also recognized the efforts of all Bay Path staff, who “support the school’s mission of fostering the growth and independence of all students.” He acknowledged the presence of a handful of Bay Path Please Read

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‘Pasture Prime’ or not!

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CHARLTON — Ho do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice! How do you get to the Charlton Community Center for Arts and Activities? Take Main Street, Charlton, to Bay Path Cemetery and turn right at 4 Dresser Hill Road. And you might as well practice a bit on the way. On Thursday, Oct. 10, was Musicians Open Mic

Night at the center, sponsored by Pasture Prime Players, bringing a couple dozen audience members (and potential performers) to The Barn for an evening of lively entertainment of the homegrown variety. Not that the music itself was strictly local. “Casual Friday,” for example, a six-person band with a bushel (or two) of talent, played mostly cover tunes – everything from “Black Magic Woman” to Please Read

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Police department staffing issues come to forefront BY CHELSEA DAVIS

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CHARLTON — The issue of Charlton Police staffing and a 19th officer came up at the Tuesday, Oct. 1 Board of Selectmen meeting. “The 19th officer is paramount to providing public safety to this community,” said Police Chief James Pervier.

The Police Department has had instances where they have felt the pressures of being short-staffed, Pervier said at the Oct. 1 meeting. In the Annual Town Meeting in May of this year, the town unanimously voted to provide the police department with a 19th officer. “This vote really means it

is the strongest form of recommendation,” said Finance Committee Chairman Frank Morrill. The Finance Committee, however, did not agree with the recommendation and went against it. “The Finance Committee is not bound by this vote — we are not strictly required to follow it,” Morrill said.

The Finance Committee has not authorized it yet, and it was not mentioned at the Wednesday, Oct. 2 meeting of the Committee, Pervier said. Though the Police Department was promised the Finance Committee would review the topic for a 19th officer, there is a need for a 17th and 18th as well.

“One of our officers was transferred to Auburn,” said Pervier, “and another was injured on duty, so our staffing is down by two officers.” Charlton covers an area of 44 square miles and has 14,000 people residing in it, plus the commuting public, Pervier said. Please Read

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Tournament looks to hook people in BOXING COMING TO SOUTHBRIDGE, STURBRIDGE BY CHELSEA DAVIS


SOUTHBRIDGE — The USA Boxing New England Championship Tournament is coming to Southbridge on Saturdays through Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The tournament began on Saturday, Oct. 12, with 35 fights scheduled. “It’s a bigger tournament than most people realize,” said retired Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant and Member of the Massachusetts State Police Boxing Team Committee Kevin Hope. “USA Boxing is the only boxing organization that can sanction people to go to the Olympics,” Hope said. Whoever wins the finals will earn the title of the New England champion. From the Sturbridge finals, they will travel to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y., to compete in the regional tournament. Winners from the regional tournament will continue on to the national tournament in Spokane, Wash. The winner from the national tournament will have a chance to attend the Olympic Trials. “In the past few years the New England championship tournament has been held up in Portland in Maine,” Hope said. This year the tournament has

seen a boom in participation from boxers. “In the past years participation has not been as good at about 60 to 70 people,” Hope said, “This year we have 170 people participating.” Competitors are coming from all over New England to the Southbridge Community Center for the bouts. “We have people from Portland, Maine, to Burlington, Vt., and New Hampshire, and Cape Cod,” Hope said. The tournament includes local people as well. “Wilfredo Pagan and Vanessa Vazquez-Azua are both from Southbridge and will be competing,” Hope said, “and Vanessa will be going straight to the finals on a technicality.” Hope is happy to be hosting the tournament in Southbridge. “It’s great to see the tournament come to Central Massachusetts after it’s been in Maine for years,” Hope said. The reason for why the Southbridge Community Center was chosen was a simple one. “We just needed a big enough place to set up a ring, give room for the boxers to change, and hold an audience,” Hope said. The parking lot is large, which is a big plus as well, Hope said. “We chose the Sturbridge Host Hotel for the finals to make sure we had plenty of space,”

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Southbridge resident Wilfredo Pagan punches Khiary Gray, of Worcester, in a bout this summer in Boston. Pagan is one boxer competing in the USA Boxing New England Championship Tournament.

said Hope. Hope expects a large range in the size of the audience. “We’re hoping from anywhere from 300 to 400 people and possibly up to 1,000 people,” Hope said. A special guest, “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney, will make a special appearance at the finals for autographs and pictures. “Cooney was a New York world-contender heavyweight boxer in the 80s and 90s,” Hope said. The Massachusetts State Police Boxing Team is hosting the tournament. “The team, which started in 1976, is a non profit organization formed from retired police officers,” Hope said. The organization boxes to raise money for other local organizations. They also compete outside of the United States as well. “We’re excited to be competing up in Toronto, Canada this

year,” Hope said. “It’s great for us; we have never been up there before.” All preliminary tournament bouts will take place Saturdays in October will take place at the Southbridge Community Center at 153 Chestnut St. Tickets are $10 per person. The finals will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, at 366 Main St. General admission for the finals is $15, ringside tickets are $25, and VIP ringside tickets are $50. For more information on the Massachusetts State Police Boxing Team, visit their Facebook page. For more information on the New England Championship Tournament, visit the USA Boxing website at www.usaboxingnewengland.org. Chelsea Davis may be reached at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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Dinner fundraiser benefits Hand family ACCURACY WATCH

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Benefit for Grayson Hand was held on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the La Salle Reception Center at 444 Main St. For $35 a ticket, attendees enjoyed live and silent auctions, 50/50, raffles, dinner, and the knowledge that they were helping Grayson Hand with the fight against acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The event was sponsored by Blessed John Paul II Parish and coordinated by Grayson Hand’s uncle, Daniel Kirschner.

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RRI Rise & Run Road Race announces results STURBRIDGE — The 20th Annual RRI Rise & Run 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Race was held on Sunday, Oct. 6, on the Sturbridge Town Common. Despite the rainy weather, more than 250 runners registered for the race and great support was shown by the runners, sponsors and community. All proceeds from the race will be used to purchase supportive and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities. Following is the list of first place winners and their finish times:

10K CATEGORIES • Overall — Male: In the Nick of Time, Team Hoyt NE, 42:10; Female: Meg Liazos, Westboro, 44:59 • 19 Years & Under — Male: N/A; Female: Elizabeth Quevillon, Brookfield, 53:49 • 20-29 Years — Male: Michael Scott, Charlton, 53:11; Female: Melissa Pastorello, Sturbridge, 48:03 The 10K overall winners — “In the Nick of Time” from Team • 30-39 Years — Male: Joshua Hoyt. Heath, Charlton, 42:36; Female: Natalina Earls, Cranston, R.I., 46:44 Sturbridge, 44:22; Female: Lisa Boudreau, • 40-49 Years — Male: Mike Hoye, Holland, 49:24

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Margaret Lucey, of Southbridge, finishes the 1mile run.

Emery Mullen, of Charlton, crosses the 5K finish line.

1-MILE CATEGORIES • Overall — Male: Mike Ostrowski, Sturbridge, 5:27; Female: Amy Ostrowski, Sturbridge, 5:27 • Under 9 — Male: Stephen Canavan, Ashford, Conn., 5:53; Female: Margaret Lucey, Southbridge, 8:28 • 9-12 Years — Male: Tristan Vallee, Brimfield, 5:35; Female: Mary Graff, Charlton, 6:56 • 13-17 Years: Male: Joey Martinez, Sturbridge, 6:13; Female: Sarah Kowal, Sturbridge, 6:47

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POLICE LOGS Editor’s Note: The information contained in these police logs was obtained through either press releases or other public documents kept by each police department, and is considered to be the account of police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If a case is dismissed in court or the party is found to be innocent, The Villager, with proper documentation, will update the log at the request of the arrested party.

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EDUCATION NOTEBOOK United States Air Force Jesse P. Messier, 27, graduated from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in 2004 from Small Engine Jesse P. Messier Shop. He graduated FLT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 10:40 a.m. — Domestic disturbance, Dresser Hill Road.

SUNDAY, OCT. 6 1:18 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Worcester Road. 6:31 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Blood Road. 9:08 p.m. — Disturbance, Oxbow Road. 9:10 p.m. — Larceny, Sturbridge Road.

MONDAY, OCT. 7 3:58 p.m. — Vandalism, Masonic Home Road.

TUESDAY, OCT. 8 11:58 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Worcester Road.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Oct. 21: Chicken nuggets, Romaine salad, rolls and butter, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Tuesday, Oct. 22: Chicken fajita wrap, peppers, onions, sour cream, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Wednesday, Oct. 23: Chicken Alfredo, wheat fettuccini, broccoli, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Thursday, Oct. 24: Mexican fiesta with meat/cheese, lettuce, tomato, refried beans, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Friday, Oct. 25: Quesadilla chicken, Romaine salad, fruit, variety of sandwiches.

7:18 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Old Muggett Hill Road. 9:50 a.m. — Warrant service on City Depot Road leading to an unnamed arrest. 12:05 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Worcester Road. 1:08 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Worcester Road. Monday, Oct. 21: Chicken 10:40 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Masonic nuggets, Romaine salad, rolls Home Road.

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CHARLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Monday, Oct. 21: Chicken nuggets, Romaine salad, rolls and butter, fruit. Tuesday, Oct. 22: Sloppy Joes on wheat bun, sweet potato fries, fruit. Wednesday, Oct. 23: Hot dog on whole grain roll, baked beans, fruit. Thursday, Oct. 24: Two tacos, carrot, celery sticks, fruit.

annual chili cook-off competition at The The following were the winners in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Annual Elks Soccer Shoot, held recently at will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 the Auburn-Webster Lodge, and they starting at 5:00 p.m. The event is free and advanced to the District level of competiopen to all. tion. To compete in the chili cook-off, bring a Girls U8 – Maya Benoit (Leicester) pot of homemade chili to the church buildGirls U10 – Caza Slavenwhite (Dudley) ing at 108 New Braintree Road, North Girls U12 – Miranda Courteau (Auburn) Brookfield at 4:30. There will also be a bread-baking contest and entries should, likewise, arrive promptly at 4:30 for the judging. Entrants will be given a number and judged anonymously by a panel of judges. In order to keep on schedule and start the dinner on time, late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Their would-be entries will be happily accepted, however, as part of the pot luck dinner which follows. Those who attend the potluck dinner are asked to bring a salad, bread, chili or dessert to round out the meal. After enjoying the dinner, children, ages 2 to 12, accompanied by their parents, are invited to take part in “Trunk or Treat” in the parking lot of the Church. The children are asked to wear Halloween costumes as they pick up their treats from singing music from the Americas, Africa, Asia, the decorated trunks Europe and Oceania of the cars. The costumes should not The concert will also include hymn singing by the assembled include masks or be audience led by the great Cassavant Organ at Notre Dame. of a dark, gruesome, or immodest nature. The evening The concert is free and open to the public. is scheduled to end at 8:00 p.m. The Church A freewill offering will be taken to support missions is located 2.2 miles around the world. north of the village

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and butter, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Tuesday, Oct. 22: Chicken fajita wrap, peppers, onions, sour cream, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Wednesday, Oct. 23: Chicken Alfredo, wheat fettuccini, broccoli, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Thursday, Oct. 24: Mexican fiesta with meat/cheese, lettuce, tomato, refried beans, fruit, variety of sandwiches. Friday, Oct. 25: Quesadilla chicken, Romaine salad, fruit, variety of sandwiches.

North Brookfield on Route 67. For more CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL ofinformation call 508-713-7106. CHILI COOK-OFF Elks announce Soccer Shoot winners NORTH BROOKFIELD – The eighth

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daughter of Mark and Michelle Nadow, of Charlton, is one of 10 students inducted into the Saint Michael’s College Alpha Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society, on Friday, Oct. 11, in ceremonies on the campus of the Burlington, Vt., based liberal arts college. Nadow, a junior mathematics & secondary education double major, graduated from Saint Peter-Marian High School before coming to Saint Michael’s.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 4 2:53 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident, Bond Road.

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Boys U8 – Jarrod Borey (Charlton) Boys U10 – Quinn Cahill (Auburn) Boys U12 – Drew Lemansky (Auburn) Boys U14 – Dylan Nguyen (Auburn) The following contestants from The Auburn-Webster Lodge advanced from the District level of competition and will be competing in the State Soccer Shoot, on Oct. 20 in Hudson. Girls U8 – Maya Benoit Boys U8 – Jarrod Borey Boys U10 – Quinn Cahill Boys U12 – Drew Lemansky Boys U14 – Dylan Nguyen

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