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BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI whelming.” meat products; shelf-sta- TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT The pantry, which was ble milk; and gift cards established in 2016 after so residents may pur- NORTHBRIDGE — several students report- chase perishable items. Before the worldwide ed that food at home The pantry is also COVID-19 outbreak, was limited, is typical- accepting cash dona- Northbridge’s Balmer ly available to families tions and checks; checks Elementary School food of students attending should be made payable pantry assisted two or Northbridge Elementary to Balmer Elementary three families per week. School and Balmer School with the memo Now, the food pantry Elementary School. Due line noting Balmer Food is open to more fami- to the pandemic, how- Pantry. lies and seeing a steady ever, the pantry has “You can also help by increase of use, serving expanded its reach. just spreading the word around twenty families “At this point in time, and letting folks know per week—a number with support of the that [the pantry] needs that is expected to rise. high school pantry, the donations and that it’s Courtesy “We’re fortunate to Balmer pantry is serv- here to help,” Tritone Jackson and Isabelle Bentley celebrate World Autism Day in honor of their cousin, have the support of our ing all school-aged fami- said. “Some families may Mackenzie. World Autism Day is April 2. community to be able lies from Northbridge,” just need to stop by once to help feed families,” Tritone said. or twice, and other fam- said Sharyn Tritone, the Food donations, sup- ilies may come consis- district’s Title I Family plies, and monetary tently.” Engagement Liaison. donations are currently Those seeking to “These families are our encouraged. Tritone said donate or utilize the pan- Sutton police neighbors, our friends, among the top needs are: try may contact Balmer our teammates, our breakfast foods, includ- Elementary Principal classmates—we rely on ing cereal, oatmeal, and Karlene Ross and kross@ welcome new officer donations and the sup- cereal bars; soaps, clean- nps.org. ing supplies, toilet paper, BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI dads were officers. announced that they port so far has been over- TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT and paper towels; canned “One thing they all had have implemented sever- SUTTON — The town in common was that they al social distancing proto- of Sutton has recently loved their jobs,” Sinni cols. If residents have an BVT staff prints welcomed a new face to said. “That’s probably emergency at the Police its Police Department— one of the biggest reasons Station, they are asked to Police Officer Alexander I wanted to do this—is ring the buzzer to speak Sinni, who joins the because of my dad’s with a dispatcher. face shields using 3D printers department after serving friends saying they love “The necessary emer- three years with Warren going to work every day.” gency services you PD. Sinni began working require will be delivered According to Sutton part time in Warren for to you as rapidly as possi- Chief of Police Dennis about nine months and ble,” a department state- Towle, Sinni was hired then full time for the ment reads. recently and started last department after gradu- Routine services such week in Sutton. ating from the academy. as filing a police report, “He topped our appli- As a Dudley resident, he requesting a copy of a cation process and was said he is excited to be police report, or other highly regarded at joining the Sutton depart- general information Warren PD. We are happy ment and being closer to should be fulfilled via to have him on board,” home. phone. Residents may Towle said. “Sutton is an awesome leave their number with Sinni added that he has community. I’m really the dispatcher utilizing wanted to be a police offi- excited to get started. The the speaker system and cer since he was a child. community really seems an officer will contact Growing up, his father’s to support its police them by phone. Or, con- best friend was a state department,” he added. tact the department at police trooper and he had In other news, 508-865-4449 to speak with several friends whose Sutton police have also an officer. Zero incidents BVT’s sophisticated 3D printers are proudly printing face shield components to aid with the shortage of personal protective equipment across the Commonwealth. UPTON – During this (PPE) when the virus aid with the shortage of of COVID-19 global COVID-19 pan- peaks in Massachusetts. medical supplies in their demic, local hospitals The Blackstone Valley communities. In addition are experiencing a short- Vocational Regional to their substantial dona- age of supplies and have School District, in part- tion of PPE to Milford transmission expressed concerns about nership with other tech- Regional Medical Center running out of person- nical high schools, are al protective equipment answering the call to Turn To BVT page ­­­A7 from print A Note to Readers surfaces This week’s edition of we urge you to contin- and beyond to make the paper might seem ue supporting the local this situation easier for a bit smaller than you businesses that adver- those most affected by are accustomed to, but tise in your newspaper. it. Let us know if there rest assured, this is only They have always been is someone in your com- temporary. 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Uxbridge schools use engineering technology to produce PPE BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI laboration with profes- UHS’ start to the project, TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT sionals from the engi- teachers Kara Ekstrom neering field, began and Susan Dhosi and UXBRIDGE — In a col- printing using a design Whitin Intermediate also laborative effort between that would print four began contributing, and the Uxbridge Public shields at once, which Uxbridge’s partnerships Schools, the Uxbridge takes a few hours on the with both AETLabs and Board of Health, and state high school’s machines. the MassSTEMHub has emergency management, Students have the oppor- brought additional raw Uxbridge has deployed tunity through remote materials and equipment its school technology—as learning to help with cal- to be used in the process part of the engineering culations, research and and for additional staff program—to manufac- development, and proto- and students to partici- ture personal protection type analysis, since the pate from home. equipment that will be schools are closed until “We get into the busi- used by health profes- at least May 4. The high ness to help inspire and sionals and public safety school’s model and cur- support others,” said employees in the ongoing riculum, including the Rubin. “When we think battle against COVID-19. code for the shields, is about why we become “To have a student now being used by other educators, there’s a part idea turn into something schools across the coun- of us that never imag- so authentic and real in try to deal with both the ined doing this work— terms of learning, and manufacturing of shields and then we think this then to be able to have and the logistics of dis- is exactly why we do this so many people step up tribution. Additionally, work.” and get the ball rolling, other departments have The school district is incredibly humbling worked on enhancing the estimates being able to and inspiring,” said model by making the ear- produce several hundred Superintendent Dr. Frank pieces more comfortable shields per week, with the Tiano. for the end user. possibility of expanding The idea comes from “Learning takes place that number as addition- Uxbridge sophomore everywhere,” added Dr. al equipment is deployed. Matthew Healey, who Tiano. “For some stu- “First and foremost, presented the possibili- dents, it could be in the to be able to contribute ty of using 3-D printing classroom, but for others, to the efforts of our first technology to Principal it is in the field of work. responders, the doctors Michael Rubin based on We have a real focus as a and nurses, is just tre- some online research school district, for all of mendous,” said Dr. Tiano. and technology he had at our schools, in providing “There is not a better life home. According to a dis- real-world learning for all lesson for our students in trict statement, a series our students, this could terms of giving back not of conversations between not be any more real- only to their own com- Tiano and Dr. Kristin world for our students.” munity but the rest of the Black, the school dis- The equipment used Commonwealth. And for trict’s chair of the Board at Uxbridge High School these educators, who are of Health, determined the was purchased as part of managing their classes, next steps for the deploy- the school’s Innovation their own home lives, ment of this technolo- Pathway program and their own challenges with gy. Engineering teacher in conjunction with this to jump on board this Michael Smutok, in col- Governor Baker’s Skills quickly, speaks to their laboration with his class- Capital program, which professionalism, their es and students, started puts industry-standard commitment, and their the process of printing equipment in the hands desire to model some- face shields using the of students. In the imme- thing so important for school’s technolo- diate days following their students.” gy, and each of the school district’s printers is now being used to man- ufacture devices to be used by medi- cal professionals and prison guards in high-risk situa- tions. “For us, it was a matter of tak- ing a look at the program, looking at our materials, and connecting the dots for what people need,” said Smutok. “We’re just happy to help.” Smutok, in col- 4 • Friday, April 10, 2020 Blackstone Valley Tribune BVT announces second trimester Commendation List

UPTON – Superintendent- betically by last names and Technology; Jared Loiselle, Madison Deppe, Business & Grafton Director Dr. Michael F. grouped according to grade Construction Technology; Entrepreneurship; Tyler Doyle, Emma Conkey, HVAC/R; Fitzpatrick has released the and hometown. Kaitlyn Osborne, Dental Electronics & Engineering Baraka Consuegra, following Commendation List Assisting; and Carissa Penta, Technology; Rohit Kaushik, Engineering & Robotics; for the second trimester of the SENIORS (Class of 2020) Business & Entrepreneurship. Information Technology; Andrew Corbett, Engineering 2019-2020 academic school year Madeleine Poitras, Multimedia & Robotics; Alexa Kallio, at Blackstone Valley Regional Bellingham Douglas Communications; and Vivian Business & Entrepreneurship; Vocational Technical High Ashley Cifizzari, Information Christina Aube, Drafting & Staheli, HVAC/R. Harrison Linton, Drafting & School. Now that the grade Technology; and Ethan Levitre, Design Technology; Massimo Design Technology; Noelle appeal process has concluded, Engineering & Robotics. Fontaine, Information Mendon McDonald , Construction the District can name the hon- Technology; Caroline Gallant, Abigail Murphy, Dental Technology; Samaha Roban, orees. Students named to the Blackstone Engineering & Robotics; Assisting; Elizabeth Pontzer, Business & Entrepreneurship; Commendation List have met Aaron Bolduc, Information Kaylee Ide, Business & Culinary Arts; Sadie Schmitt, Allison Susi, Cosmetology; rigorous standards, includ- Technology; Kayla Briggs, Entrepreneurship; Emily Culinary Arts; and Lauren and Celine Vaz, Information ing maintaining a grade point Painting & Design Technology; Losiewicz, Engineering Testa, Health Services. Technology. average of 88 percent or above Jessica Connolly, Business & & Robotics; and Gabrielle in each technical, related, and Entrepreneurship; Abigail Muscatell, Health Services. Milford Hopedale academic course for the trimes- Cook, Health Services; Alyssa Grafton Bianca Sayuri de Oliveira , Carter Beard, Culinary ter. Students are listed alpha- Davis, Painting & Design Katherine Joiner, Health Advanced Manufacturing & Arts; Anna Dykhoff, Drafting Services; Daniel McDonald, Fabrication; Alaina Gobbi, & Design Technology; Logan Information Technology; and Dental Assisting; Jacob Manor, King, Painting & Design Cassidy Waldo, Engineering & Engineering & Robotics; Technology; Carolyn Kivlehan, Robotics. Nickolas Montani, HVAC/R; Drafting & Design Technology; Connor Murphy, Drafting & and Kyla Nolling, Culinary Hopedale Design Technology; Ryan Shaw, Arts. Chloe Pigeon, Dental Electronics & Engineering Assisting. Technology; Maria Trettel, Mendon Culinary Arts; and Joseph Lillian Balocca, Health Mendon Tutela, Culinary Arts. Services; Nicholas Ruggiero, Sean Belland, Construction Electrical; and Anastasia Technology; and Joseph Millbury Siryk, Engineering & Robotics. Mendes, Health Services. Evan Pariseau, Engineering & Robotics; and Nicole Milford Milford Rannikko, Health Services. Morgan Allemao, Culinary Olivia Cheschi, Painting & Arts; Joel Awuku-Asante, Design Technology; Brandon Millville HVAC/R; Sadie Desmond, Kee, Engineering & Robotics; Nicholas Kirby, Engineering Cosmetology; Connor Harrison, and Melissa Vieira, Health & Robotics; and Hayley Advanced Manufacturing & Services. Vecchione, Health Services. Fabrication; Gianna Leet, Multimedia Communications; Millbury Northbridge Megan Plante, Culinary Arts; Jacob Brodeur, Auto Emery Amtmann, Health Cameron Schermerhorn, Technology; Olivia Corey, Services; Jacob Barber, Electronics & Engineering Culinary Arts; and Jennifer Electronics & Engineering Technology; and Ines Taipina, Dooley, Health Services. Technology; Grant Business & Entrepreneurship. Houatchanthara, Information Millville Technology; Kaitlyn Manzi, Millbury Margaret Boone, Multimedia Health Services; Matthew Julia Allain, Health Services; Communications. Trenholm, Engineering Emily Briddon, Electrical; & Robotics; and Isabella Anthony Didonna, Electronics Northbridge Trombino, Dental Assisting. & Engineering Technology; Brianna Brothers, Business Julia Drapeau, Dental & Entrepreneurship; Isabel Sutton Assisting; Madison Forget, Carroll, Culinary Arts; Emily Devine, Painting Multimedia Communications; Benjamin Hazerjian, HVAC/R; & Design Technology; Erin Jenna Kenary, Painting & Christopher Hollenbeck, Fitman, Dental Assisting; Design Technology; Thomas Information Technology; Jenna Jennison, Culinary O’Leary, Electronics & Megan Jacene, Engineering & Arts; Ava Larocque, Dental Engineering Technology; and Robotics; Ashley Minior, Health Assisting; and Johnathan Isabelle Shum, Health Services; Sean Naughton, Lukas, Construction Services. Information Technology; and Technology. Sara Trenholm, HVAC/R. Millville Upton Myra Dehestani, Engineering Upton John Lemieux, Electronics & & Robotics; Isabelle Hilditch, Coby Asselin, Electronics Engineering Technology. Painting & Design Technology; & Engineering Technology; Logan Humphries, Plumbing; Adam Dickey, Engineering Uxbridge and Camden Laforest, & Robotics; Hannah Giglio, Gianna Bassignani, Information Technology. Engineering & Robotics; Advanced Manufacturing Chloe Kessler, Engineering & & Fabrication; Madeleine Northbridge Robotics; Jillian Napolitano, Bleyhl, Auto Collision & Kai DePaula, Advanced Health Services; and Mallory Repair Finishing; Nicholas Manufacturing & Fabrication; Rogers, Health Services. Boisvert, Electronics & Kaia Dziekiewicz, Dental Engineering Technology; Assisting; Uxbridge Thomas Breau, Information Sabrina Fields, Dental Kierra Kurtyka, Business & Technology; Madison Gannon, Assisting; Carmen Gray, Entrepreneurship; and Keegan Engineering & Robotics; Engineering & Robotics; Tonry, Drafting & Design Casey Goyette, Engineering & Cullen Jacene, Engineering & Technology. Robotics; Khushi Patel, Health Robotics; Olivia Lange, Dental Services; and Matias Sanchez, Assisting; Mackenzie Malone, Construction Technology. Health Services; and Lauren JUNIORS (Class of 2021) Rogozenski, Dental Assisting. SOPHOMORES (Class of Bellingham 2022) Sutton Gavin Bourre, Construction Carley Capobianco, Technology; Nathan Dynko, Bellingham Multimedia Communications; Information Technology; Sophia Aquilino, Sarah Grant, Multimedia Camryn Krusz, Health Health Services; and Lily Communications; Camilla Services; and Jacob Krusz, Bartelloni, Dental Assisting. Moroney, Health Services; and Information Technology. Kaden Vincelette, Drafting & Blackstone Design Technology. Blackstone Madison Abrants, Painting Jada-Jane Chapman, Auto & Design Technology; Allana Upton Technology; Victoria Lemieux, Atstupenas, Advanced Emma Ballard, Health Health Services; Cassandra Manufacturing & Fabrication; Services; Rachel May, Riordan, Dental Assisting; and Kendra Atstupenas, Auto Engineering & Robotics; Grant Van Dyke, Engineering Collision & Repair Finishing; Amber Strapponi, Information & Robotics. Jane Buteau, Health Services; Technology; and Emily Taylor, Jon Cili, Information Cosmetology. Douglas Technology; Leah Cook, Lily Courtemanche, Engineering & Robotics; Uxbridge Multimedia Communications; Connor Matson, Plumbing; Nolan Holt, Culinary Arts; Giannah Dowen, Health Kyle Penta, Business & Riley Holt, Engineering & Services; Ryleigh Flansburg, Entrepreneurship; Katherine Robotics; Makala McQueston, Dental Assisting; Daria Rogers, Construction Culinary Arts; and Robert Hamelin, Multimedia Technology; and Mandolin Mellen, Engineering & Communications; and Simpson, Engineering & Robotics. Ryan Masoud, Advanced Robotics. Manufacturing & Fabrication. Douglas FRESHMEN (Class of 2023) Grafton Alexis Levesque, Dental Emily Valoras, Advanced Assisting; James Perrotti, Bellingham Manufacturing & Fabrication. Electrical; and Bryan Wheeler, Kaitlyn Mullen, Health Hopedale Engineering & Robotics. Services; and Danica Rutkowski, Dental Assisting.

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celebration for Second Chance. It was the book so she could donate 100 percent with the origins of Sheryl’s love of ani- also to be the book launch of “Walking of the proceeds to Second Chance to mals in her early childhood and closes Off Leash” written by Sheryl Blancato help pets in need. with a chapter entitled “The Journey and her husband, Joe Blancato, Continues.” In between, readers watch Sr. When the event was postponed in According to Sheryl, “Right now, the the small shelter grow and follow Sheryl light of the current COVID-19 situation, need is great. It’s imperative that we on her heartbreaking rescue mission the Blancatos decided to release the keep our vet hospitals and our adoption after Hurricane Katrina. book online. center open for all the pets and pet own- ers who truly need help.” Second Chance board member Joe Blancato began writing the book Heather Gablaski helped pen the book’s almost eight years ago to capture the Sheryl hopes the book proceeds can back cover to let readers know the book stories that Sheryl told him throughout help defray all the extra costs of keeping is about more than animal welfare. “It the years. the doors open with mounting supply is the story of someone who didn’t take costs as a result of all the extra pre- ‘no’ for an answer and found she needed “I don’t think Sheryl ever fully cautions put in place to safeguard the to travel ‘unleashed’ if she was going to understood the magnitude of all she health of visitors and staff alike. accomplish her goal.” has done,” says Joe who notes that the Second Chance founder works round The book, subtitled “How Passion and “Walking Off Leash” is avail- the clock in the name of animals and Dedication Inspired an Animal Welfare able in paperback and eBook on Courtesy rarely has a moment to look back at her Revolution” chronicles the nonprofit’s Amazon. Signed copies will be avail- Co-authors Sheryl Blancato and Joe Blancato, accomplishments. evolution from a small, foster-based able at Second Chance locations when Sr. shelter to the animal welfare organiza- it’s safe to permit visitors back into Sheryl Blancato, a self-described tion that serves as a role model across buildings without restrictions. “reluctant autobiographer” who is still the country by focusing on the causes of EAST BROOKFIELD — Last Saturday surprised that anyone would want to animal homelessness instead of simply should have been a night of support and read her story, only agreed to publish dealing with the aftermath. It begins Local Assumption students spend Spring Break serving communities in need Fair Food community across the nation. They also campus-ministry. WORCESTER — More than 40 Assumption stu- learned about the long-term impacts of chronic stress Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the dents participated in a weeklong service immersion on child physical and mental health when they met Assumption in Worcester, Assumption College is a trip through the College’s SEND program during with the leading research psychologist during a visit Catholic liberal arts institution that offers undergrad- spring break, which took place the week of March 9. to Florida State University’s Immokalee campus. uate students 33 majors and 49 minors in the liberal Local students included: The College’s SEND Service Immersion Program, arts, sciences, business, and professional studies; as Riley Bartolini of Northbridge, Class of 2022. sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministry, offers well as master’s and continuing education degrees Bartolini was a member of the group that traveled nearly a dozen serving-learning trips throughout and professional certificate programs-each through to Georgetown, Del., where students spent the week the year-during winter, spring, and summer break- an educational experience that is grounded in the building homes for Habitat for Humanity of Sussex in which students make a meaningful difference in rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The curriculum County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to elimi- the communities in which they serve. Reflecting the enables students to gain a depth and breadth of knowl- nating homelessness by building adequate, affordable College’s mission, the SEND Program provides stu- edge that leads to professional success and personal homes. dents the opportunity to learn and grow in their faith fulfillment. Students-whether on the Worcester cam- Stella Noecker of Douglas, Class of 2022. Noecker while helping those in need. pus or at the College’s Rome, Italy, campus-become was a member of the group that traveled to Immokalee, During this alternative spring break, five groups engaged participants in Assumption’s classic lib- FL, where students rehabilitated houses with Habitat of students volunteered in communities along the eral arts education, exploring new ideas and mak- for Humanity of Collier County and engaged with East Coast, working with local Habitat for Humanity ing connections across disciplines. To prepare for children at the Guadalupe Center and a Boys and chapters in Baltimore, Md.; Georgetown, Del.; the workforce, students learn cutting-edge theory Girls Club, an organization dedicated to breaking Norristown, Pa.; and Immokalee, Fla., as well as and best practices, conduct innovative research, and the cycle of poverty and improving life for families Catholic Charities, Boys and Girls Club, and the develop excellent communication and critical-analy- in the community. Throughout the service week, Student Farmworker Alliance. Those students who sis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for students learned about the various social justice ventured to Washington, D.C., worked with the City their thoughtful citizenship and compassionate ser- issues involved with migrant farm working through Service Mission organization. vice to their community. For more information about action with the Student Farmworker Alliance and the Learn more about the SEND Service Immersion Assumption College, please visit www.assumption. Coalition of Immokalee Workers who work to raise Program and Assumption’s Campus Ministry pro- edu. awareness of worker rights and to build a vibrant gram by visiting www.assumption.edu/campus-life/

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REGION — “As Sheriff ming needs. It is this step- The Massachusetts  Providing in-service the CDC-recommended 119 bed housing unit set of Worcester County, and down reentry process, as Sheriffs are committed training on infectious practices regarding aside in response to the in unanimous agreement opposed to mass-release, to serving the commu- diseases and emergency handwashing, social dis- COVID-19 crisis. All new with my fellow sheriffs, that protects the public, nities they are sworn to preparedness for staff tancing, continuous san- non-symptomatic admis- I strongly oppose the victims of crimes and protect. This responsibil- before, during and after itizing of facilities and sions to the Worcester Emergency Petition call- the inmates themselves,” ity includes the health this crisis. general transmission County Correctional ing for the mass release Evangelidis continued. and well-being of their prevention. Signage has Facility are housed in the of incarcerated persons justice-involved popula-  Deploying enhanced increased throughout unit on an Observation from Massachusetts “The Sheriffs, along tions and the dedicated intake screening pro- the facilities to serve as Medical Watch, and mon- prisons that is current- with our District men and women on their tocols to evaluate new a reminder of these prac- itored by medical for ly pending before the Attorneys, local judicial teams of corrections pro- arrivals for symptoms tices. symptoms of COVID-19 Massachusetts Supreme authorities, the depart- fessionals. Every sheriff of COVID-19 and limit for a period of fourteen Judicial Court,” said ment of probation and sees it as their duty to potential transmission.  Enhancing screen- (14) days. As a precau- Worcester County Sheriff defense attorneys are ensure that the public ing of staff entering the tion, during the fourteen Lewis Evangelidis last currently reviewing our safety and public health  Providing a high facility. (14) day quarantine, new week. inmate populations to needs of all who live and level of medical care for inmate movement is lim- determine if any individ- work within their facil- all individuals while  Temporarily sus- ited. These inmates are “Filed by the uals are appropriate for ities are fully met. That employing specific pro- pending in-person visits permitted out of the cell Committee for Public early release. Our local responsibility only grows tocols when potential for families and friends for a shower and phone Counsel Services and authorities are best posi- during global emergen- or confirmed cases of while enhancing alterna- use only. In addition, a the Massachusetts tioned to determine what cies, and the sheriffs are COVID-19 arise. tive means of communi- separate housing unit has Association of Criminal is in the best interest of meeting the COVID-19  Engagement with cation. This includes a been designated for any Defense Lawyers, this the public health and pandemic head-on. The medical experts from range of options such as inmate exhibiting signs petition calls for the safety of our communi- Massachusetts Sheriffs the Centers for Disease additional phone calls, or symptoms of COVID immediate mass release ty and the inmate. These and their staff are work- Control and Prevention mail services or, where 19. Personal Protective of Massachusetts prison- decisions are based on ing tirelessly to safely (CDC), the Massachusetts available, increased Equipment (PPE) has ers relative to the COVID- the charges, criminal his- manage their staff and Department of Public access to text messaging been placed into POD-D 19 pandemic. If approved, tory, age and health of the inmate populations and Health (DPH) and the and video conferencing. for officer safety. To this would lead to a mass inmate, as well as re-en- to curb the spread of National Commission on allow all inmates to com- release of many danger- try support networks COVID-19 to their county Correctional Health Care  Working with the municate with their fam- ous criminals, posing available. “Any decision jails and houses of cor- (NCCHC) to ensure that courts, enhancing video- ily members, free phone an enormous threat to by the Massachusetts rection. They provide an their medical practices conferencing and telecon- calls are available. As of the public health and Supreme Judicial Court, exceptional level of care are maximally effective ferencing technology to today, there are no con- safety of our communi- which would order the in their facilities, and and responsive to the ensure that an inmate’s firmed or suspected cases ty-at-large. In addition, mass release of inmates are prepared for public COVID-19 pandemic. access to the court is con- of COVID-19 among the many will be returning to as opposed to a case by health scenarios such as tinued. inmates at the Worcester unstable environments. case review, would not this. The sheriffs have  Encouraging staff “At the Worcester County Jail & House of Sheriffs always prepare only jeopardize the pub- implemented proactive and their justice-involved County Jail & House of Correction,” said Sheriff our inmate populations lic-at-large but in some and strategic steps to populations to follow Correction, we have one Evangelidis. for successful release cases, inmates them- limit the transmission of by focusing on housing, selves,” said Evangelidis. COVID-19 including: medical and program- Katherine Salzberg of Jakob Pohlman of Whitinsville Uxbridge named to inducted into Emerson College Dean’s List BOSTON — Katherine Salzberg of Uxbridge, Massachusetts has been named to Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society the Emerson College Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. Salzberg is majoring in Journalism and is a member of the class of 2019. The requirement to make Emerson’s Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 WORCESTER — The Assumption in philosophy beyond the classroom. or higher. College Department of Philosophy For more information on Assumption, About Emerson College has announced that Jakob Pohlman, visit www.assumption.edu. Based in Boston, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the of Whitinsville, has been named to Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians city’s Theatre District, Emerson College educates individuals who will solve prob- the Philosophy International Honor of the Assumption in Worcester, lems and change the world through engaged leadership in communication and Society, Phi Sigma Tau. Assumption College is a Catholic lib- the arts, a mission informed by liberal learning. The College has 3,780 undergrad- “Students majoring in philosophy eral arts institution that offers under- uates and 670 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries. at Assumption ask the fundamental graduate students 33 majors and 49 Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty, students partici- human questions by engaging with minors in the liberal arts, sciences, pate in more than 90 student organizations and performance groups. Emerson is some of the greatest thinkers in histo- business, and professional studies; as known for its experiential learning programs in Los Angeles, Washington, DC, ry,” said Veronica Roberts Ogle, Ph.D., well as master’s and continuing educa- the Netherlands, London, China, and the Czech Republic as well as its new Global assistant professor of philosophy and tion degrees and professional certificate Portals, with the first program launching this fall in Paris. The College has an the faculty advisor for Phi Sigma Tau. programs-each through an education- active network of 39,000 alumni who hold leadership positions in communication “Jakob is among a select group of exem- al experience that is grounded in the and the arts. For more information, visit emerson.edu. plary philosophy students who have rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The not only taken this quest for truth seri- curriculum enables students to gain a ously, but have done so with humility, depth and breadth of knowledge that excellence, and honesty.” leads to professional success and per- Phi Sigma Tau was founded to pro- sonal fulfillment. Students-whether mote ties among philosophy depart- on the Worcester campus or at the ments in accredited institutions and College’s Rome, Italy, campus-become students in philosophy. Both on the engaged participants in Assumption’s local and national levels, Phi Sigma classic liberal arts education, explor- Tau considers its organization a means ing new ideas and making connections for developing and honoring academ- across disciplines. To prepare for the ic excellence as well as philosophical workforce, students learn cutting-edge interest. In addition to providing a theory and best practices, conduct inno- means of awarding distinction to stu- vative research, and develop excellent Courtesy dents having high scholarship and communication and critical-analysis interest in philosophy, the Society also skills. Assumption graduates are also promotes interest in philosophy among known for their thoughtful citizenship SIGN OF SUPPORT the general collegiate public. and compassionate service to their com- To be inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, munity. For more information about The residents of this home on Goldthwaite students at Assumption need to excel in Assumption College, please visit www. Road in Whitinsville have put up a sign four, or in rare cases, three courses in assumption.edu. expressing a sentiment we all share. philosophy, and demonstrate interest Community Connection Your area guide to buying, dining & shopping locally!

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members who practiced Rhodes, and Dr. Matthew to the various hospitals.” help of our Senators and Technical High School BVT staff members are required social distanc- Connors, Vocational State Representatives serves the towns of hard at work, but not in ing through a spaced pro- Director. They’ve been “We are not the only Murray, Soter, Muradian, Bellingham, Blackstone, the way that you might cess, entered the school running them from their school that jumped at Frost, and McKenna, now Douglas, Grafton, expect. at their scheduled time homes, around the clock the opportunity to help,” finds itself perfectly uti- Hopedale, Mendon, slot, to avoid interaction to produce face shields said James Aukstikalnis. lizing those resources Milford, Millbury, “With a long-standing with each other. They and other PPE compo- “But we are proud to do beyond the classroom.” Millville, Northbridge, reputation for completing accessed their shop lab- nents for a donation. our part, helping when Sutton, Upton, and cost-effective trade learn- oratories and transi- we can, and joining oth- “We will continue our 3D Uxbridge. Located in the ing linked community tioned the equipment to “Our machines are print- ers across the common- printing efforts as long heart of the Blackstone service projects within their home-based work- ing headpieces, which wealth who have stepped as resources allow us to Valley, Blackstone Valley its thirteen munici- space. This synchronized will accept clear plastic up to the plate, offering help address the short- Tech creates a positive palities, BVT is eager arrangement enabled shields,” explained Dr. donations of medical age of supplies for med- learning community that to help and respond,” personnel to honor the Matthew Connors. “We supplies and 3D printing ical staff and healthcare prepares students for per- said Superintendent- preferred working condi- are part of a coordinated essential parts.” providers on the front sonal and professional Director Dr. Michael F. tions advised during the effort not only among our lines,” said Dr. Matthew success in an internation- Fitzpatrick. “This time, coronavirus pandemic staff but throughout the “Being able to actively Connors. “I am happy to ally competitive society it is with our grant and put the very skills 3D printing community. and creatively respond to report that over the last through a fusion of rigor- acquired 3D printers.” that they teach their stu- In partnership with Mark the shortage of supplies few days, we were able to ous vocational, technical,

dents, to work for the Lyons, Senior Education with 3D printing speaks print 100 face shields to and academic skills. The After the District received community hospitals. Strategist at AET Labs, to our mission,” said Dr. be sent to hospitals and school’s Web site is www. requests to manufacture who reached out to the Michael F. Fitzpatrick. medical facilities across valleytech.k12.ma.us. face shields, administra- Volunteering to run the schools he has worked “We are proud of the the Commonwealth.” QCC community QCC awarded National donates supplies to area Science Foundation grant WORCESTER from industries within been involved with the — Quinsigamond the region, as well as local VEX Robotics programs. healthcare facilities Community College (QCC) high schools and four-year These programs and was recently award- institution educators. The competitions target high WORCESTER — As the them up. ed a $298,108 National hope is for the new cer- school and middle school Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis deepens, Science Foundation (NSF) tificate program to act as students, in an effort to Quinsigamond Community College fac- They are taken to Worcester Grant for a new Robotics a conduit between K-12 increase interest in STEM ulty, staff, students and alumni have Polytechnic Institute (WPI) where they Technician Certificate robotics outreach pro- from an early age. come together to assist area hospitals are either autoclaved or UV irradiated, program. The program grams. “These programs and healthcare facilities. The College’s depending on the mask material (any- will be designed to offer a “We want to be sensi- expand students’ interest science department recently donated 45 thing that contains plastic will melt curriculum that supports tive to industries’ needs, in STEM and connects cases of nitrile gloves to Massachusetts in an autoclave), packaged in sterile technical communication, how things are changing, those students who may Emergency Management Agency pouches and distributed by MEMA. teaches problem-solving and bring more of that not have these types of (MEMA). skills and offers a strong interest and need to the technology opportuni- “However, many people know people integration of indus- program,” “Mr. Longacre ties,” Mr. Longacre said. “This totals 45,000 gloves, which will personally who are working in high try-recognized certifica- said. “We want our certificate go to hospitals and healthcare facilities risk healthcare settings that are asking tions. Underrepresented While QCC faculty and program to get these stu- in the most need,” said QCC President for these masks. For example, I know QCC student populations staff have already begun dents excited and interest- Dr. Luis Pedraja. that a client at an ER veterinary hospi- that participate in QCC’s reaching out to industry ed in robotics.” existing robotics commu leaders, the grant funding tal just made masks for the entire staff - “The awarding of this nity outreach programs will now enable QCC to NSF Grant enables us to Other initiatives by the QCC com- to alleviate pressure on their dwindling will directly benefit from formally begin a compre- develop new career path- munity include a project spearheaded surgical mask supply. I made masks the program. Additionally, hensive fact-finding pro- ways for students,” said by Lee Duerden, associate professor for my brother, Boris Yanachkov (he other beneficiaries target- cess. This summer, QCC QCC President Dr. Luis of Manufacturing Technology. Mr. is also a QCC student) who is currently ed include 400 pre-college will establish a local busi- Pedraja. “We must teach Duerden is utilizing QCC’s Fab Lab working at IPG Photonics as an essen- and undergraduate stu- ness and industry lead- not only for today’s indus- and its form lab resin printers to make tial employee. Not to mention all of the dents, who have demon- ership team for robotics, try needs, but also teach to respirator masks that have removable grocery store workers, delivery drivers, strated interest in robotics to identify and prioritize the needs of the future. I HEPA filters, capable of filtration rates and other essential workers who may technology. the skills desired by local believe this program will to 0.01 microns. In comparison, accord- not have access to a mask,” she said. Robotics education employers. The goal is to be a gateway to self-suf- ing to the Centers for Disease Controls, Classes and labs at QCC’s Center is not a new concept at have the pilot program ficiency for many stu- N95 filtering face piecerespirators fil- for Healthcare and Workforce QCC. It is already a part tested and in place within dents.” ter out at least 95% of very small (0.3 Development, located at 25 Federal of the College’s manufac- three years. For more infor- micron) particles. N95 FFRs are capable Street, Worcester have also made dona- turing and mechatronics One key component mation about QCC, of filtering out all types of particles, tions to: programs. According to to the program is finding contact Josh Martin, including bacteria and viruses. Mr. Jacob Longacre, associate ways in which to engage Director of Institutional Duerden has currently printed proto- • UMASS Medical School - N95 professor of Electronics and inspire students in Communications at 508- types that are being tested and utilized masks, gloves, gowns, surgical masks Engineering Technology the world of STEM, par- 854-7513 or jmartin@qcc. by 10 area nurses. • Harrington Hospital – Gowns, at QCC, the new Robotics ticularly those students in mass.edu. QCC students are also taking part and surgical masks Technician Certificate middle and high school. in the crusade to help out. QCC stu- • Salmon Healthcare – Gowns, will be based on input For many years QCC has dent Ilina Ivanova is a Liberal Arts gloves and surgical masks Biology major, due to graduate this • Knollwood Nursing Home – May. Ms. Ivanova has begun sew- Gowns, gloves and surgical masks ing masks after finding a Facebook group, “Worcester Stitchers for “In these unprecedented times, we Health,” where people share patterns must all do our part and try and help online. These masks also enable a filter mitigate the medical supply demand to be inserted. our hospitals and healthcare facilities “I have made about 25 masks so far are facing,” said QCC President Dr. and I plan on making as many as I can. Luis Pedraja. “We will continue to do They take about 20-25 minutes to sew everything we can to assist our health- each, depending on the template,” she care workers who work tirelessly on said, adding that the masks can either the front lines.” be dropped off at a drop box at the For more information about QCC, home of the coordinator of Worcester contact Josh Martin, Director of Stitchers for Health, or the coordinator Institutional Communications at 508- will make arrangements to safely pick 854-7513 or [email protected]. Registry of Motor Vehicles extends renewal deadlines BOSTON – The • Due to the current license downgrades and Massachusetts Registry COVID-19 pandemic, the elective medical visits, as of Motor Vehicles (RMV) RMV has implemented well as alleviate demand is continuing to take sev- a strict no walk-in poli- on medical providers. eral important steps fol- cy at a limited number The annual motor lowing Governor Charlie of Service Centers that vehicle safety and emis- Baker’s declaration of a remain open to the gen- sions inspection stickers State of Emergency the eral public. Service for that expire on March 31 MasteR week of March 9 and to necessary in-person and April 30 have been Roofing complement the work transactions is avail- extended 60 days and all MASONRY CRaftsMan ShingleS or that has been underway able by appointment motorcycle inspection ALL TYPES CeRtainteed for weeks across state only. Customers should stickers originally set to or Vinyl government to keep res- visit Mass.Gov/RMV to expire on May 31 must be siding CHIMNEYS BUILT & rubber Work... Al idents safe and healthy. make a reservation at an inspected by June 30. The uality way Effective today, April open Service Center or RMV is also extending REPAIRED, STONE WALLS, STEPS, Q s 1, all of the passenger find information on over the time during which WALKWAYS, BLOCK WORK & MORE. plate registrations that 40 transactions that can newly registered vehicles have expired in March or be conducted online, by must be inspected based FULLY INSURED Mark Vaz 774-244-6781 will be expiring in April phone, or by mail. on the purchase date. FREE ESTIMATES have been extended for All Driver’s Licenses, In addition, the IN BUSINESS OVER 25 YEARS 60 days. Registrations ID cards, and Learner’s RMV has suspended that expired in March Permits, including all road tests through BOB LATIMORE have been extended until Commercial Licenses April 12. Class D and M GENERAL MASONRY Bill Skerry 508-414-9457 May 31 and registrations & Permits, that have Learner’s Permits knowl- N. UXBRIDGE, MA. 508-278-3913 that expire in April have expired or are expir- edge exams have been HAMMERHEAD CARPENTRY been extended until June ing between March 1 suspended indefinite- 30th. Registration renew- and April 30 have had ly. Commercial Learner’s als can continue to be per- a 60-day extension Permit tests are available formed online at Mass. applied to the current to be taken at the Milford FRESH START J. Grenier Gov/RMV during this expiration date and do and Wilmington RMV time. Customers seeking not need to be renewed Service Centers during PAINTING Electrician to do so in-person will at this time. 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25 Elm St. Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone: (508) 909-4126 Fax: (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Blackstone Valley and beyond Frank G. Brendan Chilinski Berube President & It’s not easy, Editor Publisher Finding joy but look past Editorial in quarantine the market I awoke at 5:30 a.m., antine and put them into started a fire in our dark- action! Positively selloff Finding a ened kitchen fireplace and Why waste time? What is am sitting in the quiet of Speaking that project you’ve always the morning, counting my wanted to complete? Get blessings. GARY W. moving! Write a book, build Financial silver lining My family is healthy MOORE the model, complete the ocus and quarantined together. puzzle, write some letters, F We are only missing my renew contact with those oldest, who is sheltered in Los Angeles. you’ve lost contact with. Explore the DENNIS This editorial is being written imme- My daughter, son-in-law and my two possibilities, then act! diately after our Editor returned from grandsons are sleeping soundly on And I do understand that some of you ANTONOPOULOS a walk around town. While we are all the floor above me. My youngest son are afraid. I think we all harbor some undergoing a complete change in the is sleeping in the basement with our level of fear and that’s normal. Work to way we live our lives, and the reason is grand dog Walter. Our dear friends and turn your fear into healthy caution and These are challenging times. Like scary and horrifying, there is a silver my daughter’s in-laws, Stu and Lynn, follow all the guideline for remaining everyone, you are concerned about lining. This coronavirus has caused a are here and I’m going to make my safe. keeping your family safe and healthy, camaraderie among people that seems grandmothers recipe for biscuits and And for some of you who have a loved and you’re doing your part to help pro- to break through barriers of religion, gravy for breakfast. I cannot describe one who is sick, or you are not well, tect your community from the effects of race, political beliefs, socioeconomic the joy am feeling at this moment. I’m praying for you now and I encour- the coronavirus. And if you’re an inves- status or where we live in the world. We I think people often interchange the age others to do the same. Want me to tor, you must also address your finan- truly are all in this together. words joy and happiness as though they pray for you or a friend or loved one by cial situation. How should you respond During our walk, we saw entire fam- are the same. They are not. Happiness name? Send me an email or snail mail to the current market volatility and ilies slowly strolling up and down side is a feeling you get from outside events and I will do so. I won’t post it here, but recent declines in investment prices? streets, with no real destination, simply and/or circumstances, while joy radi- my phone number is on my Web page. enjoying the sun and warmer weather. ates from within. Your happiness is It’s easy to find. If you want me to pray For one thing, try to avoid what many It was nice to slow down enough to dependent on things or other people with you, give me a call. And for those others seem to be doing: panicking. The notice the cracks in the sidewalks, or while your joy is only dependent upon of you who don’t believe in the power market selloff may feel unsettling, but it notice the intricate woodwork on the old you. Want to be joyful? Easier said than of prayer, please accept my positive appears to be driven as much, or more, houses we passed. Seeing the communi- done? Start by counting your blessings. thoughts for you as I pray for you. by fear and panic than by economic or ty through a new, calmer, less stressed Joy is from the heart. To pray is a decision I make person- financial reality. pair of eyes was interesting. While a I find my joy in my love of family and ally. You don’t have to do the same. I Uncertainty is high, but there are cloud of uncertainty hangs above all of friends. I am joyful in making breakfast had a young student who said, “I don’t reasons – solid, objective reasons – that us, it’s clear that despite the unknown, for my family. I get happiness from believe in God or prayer ... so will you shoulders have dropped a bit, and we provide more confidence in the lon- seeing them feel enjoyment from my pray for me?” I prayed for her until her ger-term outlook, suggesting that condi- have been forced to slow down and just efforts. I feel joy in writing. I’d do it even crisis passed. (Let the contradiction of tions still warrant an eventual rebound. be present. These are stressful times, no if no one ever read it. I get happiness her question sink in ...) U.S. unemployment entered this situa- doubt, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed that knowing people do. This too shall pass. tion near a 50-year low, with solid wage the majority of people seem to appear So, what is my goal in quarantine? I don’t know what’s in store for us growth. We will see a temporary dis- more relaxed. [This, of course, does not Love my family. Reach out to friends. over the next few weeks and months. ruption to the labor market, of course, include those on the front lines fighting Write to positively influence others. I’m not a health care worker or govern- along with a decline in economic activ- this virus, to whom we say a heartfelt Finish my book, “Carbon Hill.” Spend ment official. All I’m certain of is that ity, but households entered this period thank you.] more time in prayer and contemplation. this isn’t the end of the world. This too, in generally good shape. There are so many unknowns when My plate is as full as my heart. shall pass. The world will survive. I also it comes to this situation. We don’t What about you? understand that the death toll is high Furthermore, housing market indi- know when it will end, we don’t know How many times have you wanted and growing. Just remember, if you cators were moving upward and the whether the virus will mutate when the to do something, but you complain shelter in place, the odds of you getting decline in mortgage rates could add warmer weather we’ve all be waiting you have no time? How often have you sick are minuscule. And if you are sick more strength. Also, the Federal for finally arrives, and we don’t know thought you’d just like to have a little and remain in place, you won’t pass it Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts, tak- how it will affect our economy or our time to yourself, or just a moment of to others. I think this will fit into the ing short-term rates back near zero per- livelihoods in the long run. What we peace and quiet? Sheltering in place can category of “Do good. Be good.” cent, will support the economic rebound do know is that, again, we are all in this make those wishes come true. Turn your fear and boredom into as the impact of the virus containment together. You know me as a weekly columnist, positive productivity during quaran- efforts eventually fade. Strangers are stopping strangers (at but I’m also an author. In fact, I think of tine. Decide to make the most of this a safe distance, of course) and having myself as an author that also writes a time and find both happiness and joy In addition, while further volatility conversations that go beyond the weath- column, and not the other way around. in doing something you have always and the potential for further weakness will likely continue, the steep drops er. This outbreak has created a need for I need to get busy and finish my fifth wanted to do. we’ve already seen indicate that the us to talk and to relate to each other for book. Stay healthy. Don’t be afraid. comfort, and to simply process what is financial markets have “priced in” the I’m told that Shakespeare wrote King I’m praying for you. likelihood of a short-term recession, happening. Lear while in quarantine for the plague. which may mean that the worst of the While passing by a gentleman get- When I first heard that, I laughed and Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- stock market pain has already been ting ready to grill his dinner on the thought, as an author, hearing that is a umnist, speaker and author of three endured, though, of course, there are no back porch, we struck up a conversa- lot of pressure. But then again, No pres- books including the award-winning, guarantees. tion about going stir crazy, sharing a sure. I’m just a storyteller. I need to dig critically acclaimed, “Playing with the few laughs and well wishes, and then in and finishing telling the story of the Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ First, though, it seems likely that we were on our way. People have Tallman brothers and “Carbon Hill.” GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- the investment world will finally calm slowed down enough to lift their heads Make positive decisions during quar- moore.com. down only when the health situation from their phones, laptops, steering shows signs of containment – and this wheels and television sets to open their will inevitably happen, despite the grim eyes fully to the world around them. reports we are seeing these days. As a There are more smiles and head nods Time to Plan the Garden! country, we have the motivation, the exchanged. People are making more will, the solidarity and the resources to eye contact with one another, almost to Visions of a lush back- Take ** defeat the coronavirus and its effects, say yes, I’m uncertain too, but we will yard garden can bright- The addition of peat despite the pain and trauma it is now be all right. en these dark days, so the moss is necessary to undoubtedly causing. With nowhere to go aside from home why not use this time at keep window boxes and and work (for some of us who also home to plan a spectacu- Hint other container gardens So, back to our original question: deserve thanks for continuing to put lar summer garden? properly watered. But, if What should you do? Here are a few their health at risk so we have groceries As all home growers KAREN you are not wetting down suggestions: and supplies to live on), priorities have know, it takes careful TRAINOR the peat moss before Remember why you’re investing. shifted. People have used this time to planning and many adding it to the soil, Given the market decline, you may be really think about what matters in their hours of labor to pro- you may be doing your tempted to change your investment lives. They have caught up on their duce a bountiful gar- oven by filling metal garden more harm than strategy. But keep in mind that your reading, or re-visited old hobbies and den. While nearly every pans, clay pots or other good. Peat moss must be financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, are longer-term than the house projects that have sat dormant successful gardener has oven safe vessels with no moistened before it is shelf life of the coronavirus. These for years. their own special tricks more than four inches used in potting mixes. of soil. Cover with alu- goals, not today’s headlines, should Finally, this situation gives us all an to ensure a productive When dry, the substance guide your decisions. excuse an excuse to just ‘be.’ Could it crop, the novice planter minum foil and bake at actually repels water! 180 to 200 degrees for a Re-evaluate your risk tolerance. The be that people can really benefit from may need a helping hand Here’s how to pretreat recent volatility provides a good test half hour. Use a meat simplifying their lives? How will things to nudge green sprouts it: If you want to wet a of your ability to weather short-term look when the world re-opens? We have from uncooperative thermometer to test tem- full bag of peat moss, swings in your portfolio. If you’re hav- a feeling that people will be friendlier soil. If that’s the case, perature. Soil should poke several holes in ing a hard time coping with these loss- and more appreciative of being able the following tips culled reach 180 degrees, but the bottom of the bag es, your portfolio may be positioned too to clink beer mugs and raise a toast at from various “green don’t allow temperature and open the top. Then aggressively for your risk tolerance. If their local watering holes. Perhaps peo- thumbed” sources may to go above 200 degrees pour water slowly into so, you might want to adjust your port- ple will find the value in slowing down. just be all you need to because high tempera- the top of the bag until it folio mix to include more fixed-income We are living in a point in history make this upcoming tures could produce plant seeps out of the bottom securities, which can help provide more that will live on in perpetuity. These season the most success- toxins. After heating, holes. Push on the bag “downside” protection. However, this few months will be read about and dis- ful gardening year yet. allow soil to cool before and knead it to ensure would also affect your long-term growth cussed for decades to come, long after ** using. Note: heated soil the peat is getting satu- potential. we are gone, as we look back now and Starting Seedlings may give off an odor. rated. To test, scoop out Look for buying opportunities. Stocks wonder about simple things like what You don’t have to ** a handful of peat moss are now at their most compelling values it would have been like to live without pay big bucks for pack- Never buy peat pots and squeeze it. If you can in more than a decade – in other words, electricity or a way to keep our food aged sterilized potting again! Instead recycle squeeze water out, it is there are plenty of compelling invest- cold. We’re not sure there has ever mix, as you can steril- those cardboard paper ready to use. If not, keep ments out there. You can find many been a time when the entire society has ize your backyard soil at towel and toilet paper wetting until you can. high-quality investments at very good shut down, when town squares look like home! (For best results rolls, Here’s how: Cut ** prices, so you may want to consider tak- ghost towns or something out of a movie the soil should be moist them into pieces with Test Number 2: Here’s ing advantage of the opportunity. These are trying times for all of us. set with no one in sight. and crumbly, neither scissors (a toilet paper an easy test to gauge if But as an investor, you’ll help your- To those reporters and editors to soggy nor too dry.) To roll should yield two; your garden soil is ready paper towel rolls, four). self greatly if you keep the situation come after us, we will tell you that these do: Put two pounds of to plant. Simply scoop in perspective, take a long-term view, times are surreal. Despite not knowing soil in a plastic turkey Line them up in a tray, up a handful of dirt and touching each other to evaluate your own risk tolerance and be what’s going on and watching the news roasting bag. Do not seal squeeze it into a ball. If receptive to new possibilities. ensure that they remain change every day, people are generally the bag shut, as it could the ball crumbles when upright and to slow the in good spirits and are finding ways to burst open. Place the you release your fin- This article was written by Edward decrease stress and otherwise find some bag in the microwave evaporation of moisture. gers, the soil is all set Jones for use by your local Edward sort of joy. on high for two to three Fill with potting soil and for digging. If the ball Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- minutes. Allow the soil plant as usual. And when sticks together, the soil tact Dennis Antonopoulos, your local to cool to room tem- the time comes to replant is still to wet to work. Edward Jones Advisor at 5 Albert St., perature before using it. the seedlings, plant the ** Auburn, MA 01501 Tel: 508-832-5385 ** whole pot, as the card- or dennis.antonopoulos@edwardjones. Or, sterilize soil in the board will disintegrate! Turn To HINT page ­­­A13 com. B­ lackstone Valley Tribune Friday, April 10, 2020 • 9 Home SpringThis section reaches 47,000 households in 7 Massachusetts newspapers. 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OXFORD – 10 Huguenot Rd! 8 Rm Colonial! 1.36 Acres! Country DUDLEY – 38 Pine St! 5 Rm Ranch! DUDLEY – 9 Nellies Way! TOBIN FARM ESTATES! 10 Rm Colonial Set on 1.2 Acres! Applianced Dine-in Granite Kit! 3 DUDLEY - 7 – 9 West Street! Brick 4 Family plus a 2 Family! Side by Setting! Country Kitchen w/Bay Window Overlooking Back Yard, Original Owner! Quaint Eat-in Kit! Season Sun Rm off Kit! Din Rm, 2 Story Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove, Bdrm, Full Bath w/Laundry & Gleaming Hrdwds Round Out Side! All with 5 Rooms and 2 Bedrooms! Gas Heat! All Separate Utilities! Formal Din Rm! Spacious Liv Rm w/ 2 Car Detached Garage! The 4 Family with Beautiful Natural Woodwork! All Front to Back Living/Dining Rm w/French Doors to Deck! Office! Side New Picture Window! Fam Rm w/ 1st Flr! 2nd Flr Features an Open Balcony to the Liv Rm! Plenty of Space for an Office, Playroom or Reading Area, Use Your Apartments are Empty and Work is Needed in Several Apartments! Excellent Views to Private Back Yard! Mudrm! Imagination! Master w/Tray Ceiling & 3 Closets! Master Bath w/Dual Sinks, Shower, Whirlpool Tub & Makeup Counter! 2 Entry Breezeway! 3 Bdrms Plus a Study/Craft Rm on the 2nd Floor! Potential! Will be a Good Investment for the Right One! $399,900.00 Huge Deck! Buderus Oil Heat! 2 Car Additional Bdrms & Full Bath! Huge Finished Walk-out Lower Level Perfect for Entertaining! Wet Bar w/Wine Cooler & 1 Car Detached Garage w/Workshop! Easy Access to Shopping and Garage! New Septic! Vinyl Sided! Newer Highways! $179,000.00 Windows! Solar Panels! $239,000.00 Fridge! Half Bath w/Tile Flr! Irrigation! Shed! JD Riding Mower! Don’t Miss Out! $469,900.00

NEW LISTING SOLD NEW LISTING WEBSTER – 60 East Main St! Established Local Bakery & Delicatessen WEBSTER – 9 Lake Parkway! Extremely WOODSTOCK – 9 Fawn Ridge! Specializing in Polish Foods being Sold with Building! Turn Key Business! Conveniently Located just off Exit 1 of Renovated 4 Rm Townhouse! New Granite Equipment to be Included with Sale! High Traffic Count! Ample Parking! 395! Loads of Potential! 6 Rm Cape! Kit w/SS Appliances! Kit & Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Easy Access to Rear for Deliveries! Building also consists of a One and Applianced Kit! Din & Liv Rms w/Wall to 2 Comfortable Bdrms w/New Wall to Wall! Two Bedroom Apartment! The Owner presently uses two rooms for his Wall over Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! New Full Bath! Freshly Painted Throughout! office and storage which could easily be added to the One bedroom Lower Level w/Laundry & Storage, Able to 1st Flr Bdrm w/Commode Closet! Recent Apartment! Building was Totally Renovated in 2010! $599,900.00 Furnace! Recent Roof! $169,900.00 Finish Additional Living Space! 2 Parking Spaces! $129,900.00

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DOUGLAS - 14 MOUNT DANIELS WAY WEBSTER - 8 MAPLE ST WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS WOODSTOCK, CT - 64 LYON HILL RD WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD Dudley - Marshall Terrace 12,000 +/- Sq, Ft. Possible po- tential for a 2 family to be built! Town Water, Sewer, City Gas! SORRY, SORRY, Nice level lot. $70,000 2 BUILDABLE Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts SOLD! SOLD! Douglas State Forest $132,900 LOTS 2 Family - 1st Floor 6 Rooms, 3 bedrooms. 1 Full Bath, open Webster - Potential 6 Buildable Lots! Water/Sewer Access Estate like long paved driveway! 3158 Sq Ft Colonial! Geothermal Kitchen. Fully Applianced. New Carpeting, Hardwood Floors. $129,400. built. Open floor plan, ash flooring throughout! Granite and s/s appli- NEW TO MARKET ~ MOUNT DANIELS ESTATES!! 4 Bedroom Hip Roof Co- anced kitchen! Large master bedroom, coffered ceiling, master bath, Potential from 10,000+ sq. ft. Lot. Need to be lonial 2+ Private Acres!! Beautiful Hardwood Floors + Lg Cabinet Packed Kitchen! 2nd Floor - Open Kitchen with Gorgeous Kitchen Cabinets Webster - 85 Upper Gore! View of the Lake. 1+ acre,artesian well, W/Jetted tub! Walk in closets. Two car garage. Radiused catwalk on 1st flr 1/2 Bath & Laundry. Grand Living Room. Stone Fireplace! French Doors - 6 Rooms, 3 Bed, 1 Full Bath Hardwood Floors, New carpeting. Septic Design,Etc. $130,000 divided. Town Water/Sewer. Zoned Lake Res. upper level! A walk up attic. Walk out lower level! The third garage is Welcome you to a 3 Season 14x18 Sun Room. 16 x 18 Deck, Cape Cod Shower! Each Apartment has 1,200+ sq ft plus. Oil Heat. Off street parking. Oxford - 4 Leicester St. approx. 8.47 acres! River frontage! Highly $24,500. Each = Total $49,000 4 Bedrooms ~ Master W/Hardwd Floors, “Spa Like” Bathroom! 3 baths total. New Town Water & Sewer, 3rd Story Unfinished. $237,500. accessed from the lower level. Generator hookup. One beautiful prop- High Efficiency Boiler & Hot Water Tank! Central Air $409,000 possible to be subdivided. $99,900 erty! assisted sale $499,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

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He took up snowmo- One Millbury, with friends. She worked along side her home after a period of biling as another means to enjoy win- loving family by her husband for many years, assisting him declining health. ter with his friends outside. Boating side after a long bat- in his interior design business. She He is survived by became a hobby as well on the lake for tle with many health was an accomplished seamstress, gour- his 4 children, Jeffery him. Many summer nights Allan could issues, which she met cook, and enjoyed baking and knit- A. Bloniasz of Webster, Lisa A. Faust be found fishing with his friends from fought with great courage and grace. ting. In her younger years, she enjoyed and her husband, Andrew, of Oxford, Chappy’s shoreline or Judd’s canoe. He She leaves a daughter, Karla Parnell, horseback riding and more recently Wendy M. Bloniasz of Uxbridge, and enjoyed shooting, making small repairs of S. Hamilton, a son, Peter Swartz online jigsaw puzzles. Most of all, her Todd B. Bloniasz of Woonsocket, RI. He at home, and tinkering with appliances and his wife Maryanne, of Sutton, a true joy and happiness was found when is also survived by a grandson, Michael deep into his retirement. He also much brother Edward Vitagliano and his spending time with her beloved grand- Faust along with several nieces and enjoyed endless coffee with friends at wife Bernice, of Deerfield Beach, FL, a children, whom she adored and cher- nephews. He was predeceased by 3 sib- The Goodness Store in Douglas. sister Judy MacPherson and her hus- ished. lings, Judith Brule, Janice Morin, and There are no services planned at this band Ronald, of Salisbury, NH, three Services at this time are private. A Robert Bloniasz. time. In lieu of flowers, donations in grandchildren; Brendon Parnell, Celebration of Life will be announced Born on March 16, 1941, he was Allan’s memory may be made to St Sophia Swartz and Angelina Swartz, at a later date. Please omit flowers. the son of Louis and Mary (Baca) Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 and many nieces and nephews. She is Memorial donations may be made to Bloniasz. He was a lifelong resident of St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. predeceased by her husband Melvin K. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Douglas. He was employed for many To leave a condolence message for his Swartz in 2014 and her brother Albert 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. years with Sears, and Roebuck and family please visit: www.jackmanfu- Vitagliano. To leave a condolence for the fami- Co. as an appliance repair technician neralhomes.com Mrs. Swartz was born May 12, 1931, ly, please visit www.carrfuneralhome. working out of the former Westboro in Everett, a daughter of Albert H. and com Richard P. G. Lachapelle, 89 Edward W. Kearns, 75 Richard P. G. was a United States WHITINSVILLE- were his favorite. He Lachapelle, 89, died Marine veteran of the Edward W. Kearns, will be remembered at home, Sunday, Korean War, having 75, died Thursday, as having a heart of March 22, following served in China and March 26, at Genesis gold and someone a period of declin- Korea. He was a 40 Health Center in who enjoyed talking ing health. His wife, year veteran of the Milford. He leaves a with everyone. Ida (Laflamme) Northbridge Police daughter, Michelle Services are pri- Lachapelle, died in Department, retir- Case, of Washington, vate and under the 2013. He is survived ing as a lieutenant two sisters, Patricia direction of Carr by a son, Edward R. in 1995. He was the Ramsey and Donna Funeral Home, Lachapelle, and his Northbridge school safety officer for Picard-Kennedy, both of Whitinsville, Whitinsville. In lieu of flowers, memo- wife, Pamela, and a many years. and several nephews. Ed graduated rial donations may be made in Ed’s daughter, Maryann Dick was a member and past from Northbridge High School and was memory to the Jimmy Fund to support Ouillette, and her President of the Massachusetts Police a life-long resident of Whitinsville. He patient care and cancer research at husband, David, of Association. He and Ida enjoyed many worked at Nelmor, in North Uxbridge Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box Whitinsville; five summers on Cape Cod and winters in prior to retiring from Retrofit, in 849168, Boston, MA 02284. Please make grandchildren, Florida, and traveled throughout the Milford, several years ago. He was checks out to Dana-Farber Cancer John, Joanna, and world. He also worked building houses a proud Air Force veteran, serving Institute. To leave a condolence for the Elena Ouillette, for Habitat for Humanity. 13 months in Viet Nam. He was a family, please visit www.carrfuneral- and Hannah and Holly Lachapelle; The Lachapelle family would like to Boston sports fan, though the Red Sox home.com two brothers, Norman and Robert thank Dick’s friends Lisa and Maggie Lachapelle; three sisters, Florence for helping brighten his days, and Kilmurray, Jacqueline Blinkhorn, Salmon Hospice nurses Katrina and Georgia Mae Bracken, 84 and Anne Woodward; and 65 nieces Sam for the care and support they pro- UXBRIDGE- Georgia Mae (Dearborn) afghans or sewed quilts for her many and nephews. He was predeceased vided. Bracken, 84, of Uxbridge passed away grandchildren and great-grandchil- by eight brothers, Joseph, Charles, There are no services; please omit Friday, March 27, 2020 in Lydia Taft dren. Even in the last year before enter- Henry Donat, Francis, Clarence, flowers. House, Uxbridge. With her faith well- ing Lydia Taft House in January, 2019, Gerard, Phillipe Norman, and Phillipe Finally, to those who knew and loved placed in Jesus Christ, she was imme- she sewed dozens of pillow cases that Lachapelle, and five sisters, Jeannette him, Dick would have you remember diately welcomed to the peace and joy were sent to an orphanage in Ukraine. Glode, Rita Baines, Loretta Bikes, his sagest advice, to “Watch the Step.” of her eternal rest in heaven. She was Georgia Mae had a loving and generous Alberta Rabitor, and Leoza Kuhnel. Carr Funeral Home, Whitinsville, is the wife of the late Warner T. Bracken heart! Dick was born in Whitinsville, July honored to be assisting the Lachapelle who died in 2009. Georgia loved Hawaii, where she 8, 1930, a son of Joseph and Leoza family during this time. To leave a Mrs. Bracken had worked as the book- lived for seven years. And she loved (Contois) Lachapelle, and was lifelong condolence, please visit www.carrfu- keeper for Straight Ahead Ministries in nature, especially bird-watching, keep- resident. He graduated from Worcester neralhome.com Worcester for 13 years before retiring. ing a careful eye out for her favorite Boys’ Trade High School , and he She had previously worked as an exec- cardinals. But more than anything, she utive secretary for many years with dearly loved her family. Georgia Mae Peter S. Cooper, 66 Zayre Corp. at their corporate head- is survived by her three sons, David quarters in Framingham, MA. R. Claggett of Seattle, WA, Robert N. UXBRIDGE – Peter worked for Delaware She was born October 21, 1935 in Claggett of Lacrosse, WI and Rev. Lance S. Cooper, 66, passed Express for 20 years, Framingham, the daughter of the late N. Claggett of Uxbridge; two step-chil- away on Sunday April retiring as a terminal Roland T. and Charlotte W. (Bussell) dren, David Bracken of Atlanta, GA 5, 2020 at his home sur- manager in February. Dearborn. She had attended Ashland and Nancy Wallgren of Chicago, IL; rounded by his loving He enjoyed tinker- and Hopkinton schools, and was a grad- fourteen grandchildren and twen- family after a cou- ing with his model uate of Wayland High School, class of ty-seven great grandchildren. She was rageous battle with trains, woodwork- 1953. predeceased by a step-daughter, Janis cancer. He was the ing, and trips to Georgia Mae was gifted in many Edmunds, and a sister, Barbara Ann husband of Rebecca J. NH. Peter loved to crafts, producing beautiful work in Dudley. (Youngsma) Cooper. watch movies and Along with his loving wife Rebecca was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He whatever she put her hands to, from All services will be held at a later of 14 years, he is survived by 4 daugh- especially loved time spent with his painting to quilling to producing bread date. Once scheduled, visiting hours ters Emma Cooper of England, grandchildren and took great joy in dough roses. She made cut-and-pierce will be held in the Buma Funeral Home, Kayleigh Cooper of Worcester, Tammy scaring them. lampshades or made them from old 101 N. Main St., Rte. 122, Uxbridge, and her husband Travis Koopman Peter will be greatly missed by his woolen blankets. Some items she sold and a memorial service will be held at of Northbridge, and Kristy Taylor of family. He will be remembered for his in craft fairs or consignment shops, but Cornerstone Church, 5 East Hartford Greenville, RI; 5 brothers Gary, Ian, infectious laughter, kind spirit and full many she gave liberally away as gifts Ave., N. Uxbridge. Kevin, Martin and Michael Cooper; 11 of life personality. to family and friends. She crocheted grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; Graveside services will be private and many nieces and nephews. He in Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville. was predeceased by a daughter Angela A Celebration of Life will be held at Soule and a brother Alan Cooper. a later date. Richard Joseph Yonika Peter was born in England in 1953, In lieu of flowers, donations may be son of the late Walter Cooper and made to the Uxbridge Food Pantry, My dad, Richard en terrier named Eddie. The pair could Eileen (Edwards) Phelps and served in People First Food Pantry, PO Box 506, Joseph Yonika, was often be found on the couch around the British Military Police. He worked 19 Douglas Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569. one of the most incred- lunch time sharing a ham sandwich for the U.S. Air Force in the United Arrangements by Buma Funeral Home, ible people I have ever or a takeout box from the local diner. Kingdom as a tractor trailer driv- Uxbridge known. I know a lot My dad was also a lover of food and ing instructor. Most recently, Peter www.bumafuneralhome.com of children say that was known to drive far and wide for about their parents, something delicious to eat, especially but I really mean it. seafood. He called it going on a “clam Ralph F. Barrows, Jr., 77 Have you ever seen quest.” I think he bought a property on the move Big Fish? It Prince Edward Island to have his own WHITINSVILLE- Sumehra Shahid. He is also survived is about a man whose stories about stock of lobster. We learned quickly to Ralph F. Barrows, Jr., by his nephew, Lenny Grandfield, who his life that are so fantastical you can never ask him to cook quahogs though. 77, went to be with was very special to him. He was the hardly believe them. My dad had a life He also loved and was extremely his Lord on March brother of the late Hazel Grandfield. like that. proud of his family, which he would 31, after a courageous Ralph was born on March 3, 1943, in He built a plane with his own hands, tell anyone that would listen. Most of battle with cancer. He Fall River, MA and was the son of Ralph without ever receiving an engineer- his joy came from their joy. is survived by his lov- F. and Hazel M. Barrows. Family was ing degree. He built boats that float His very last meal was an ice cream ing wife of 57 years, very important to him and he enjoyed and drones that fly. Until his last days sundae with coffee ice cream, whipped Carolyn, and his four spending time with all family mem- he had a fascination in how anything cream, chocolate pudding and nuts. children: Suzette bers. He loved watching the Patriots, and everything worked. After one of Some of his last words were “that’s Barrows and her husband, Din Omar of college football, Hallmark Christmas Malaysia, Ralph E. Barrows and his wife movies and especially loved watching his treatments, he brought home his so cold, you could shatter a nipple.” Betty of Whitinsville, Peter Barrows old western movies. He enjoyed going radiation mask, just because it he Basically, what I want everyone to and his wife Linda of Northbridge, and to the Northbridge Senior Center to wanted to tinker with it. He had a know is that the world lost a very spec- Kristine Froment and her husband play shuffleboard and enjoy lunches wild adventurous side, sailing across tacular man on March 22, 2020. David of Whitinsville. Proud grand- with his friends. He enjoyed spending oceans of the world, flying his family There are no scheduled services. father of Michael Burroughs and his time in his backyard and was interest- to Martha’s Vineyard for pancakes, In lieu of flowers, donations may be wife Kristen, Kayla Barrows and her ed in the lives and behavior of eagles piloting his motorcycle at over 100mph made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, fiance Andrew, Shahid Kamaruddin, and had a respect and admiration for down Comm Ave in his glory days, and PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Lauren and Katie Barrows, and Jordan nature. He worked as a machinist for picking up any mode of transportation Please direct the donation towards and Kyle Froment. Great-grandfather many years. He was a member of the he could find for cheap and fixing it – Sarcoma research. Carr Funeral of Jacob Burroughs and Surfina and Village Congregational Church and back hoes and plows with no breaks, Home, Whitinsville, is assisting the he was a volunteer firefighter for the boats and jet skis that sank, and cata- Yonika family during this time. To Northbridge Fire Department from marans that blew away. leave a condolence, please visit www. 1973-1980. My father was an avid animal lover carrfuneralhome.com He will be dearly missed by his loved and one of his best friends was a wheat- ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Lord. Funeral services will be private, for the family. The fam- ily kindly declines flowers and dona- tions, but prayers and kind thoughts Send all obituary notices to are appreciated. Carr Funeral Home, Whitinsville, is assisting the family Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, during this time. To leave a condo- lence, please visit www.carrfuneral- Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail home.com to [email protected] B­ lackstone Valley Tribune Friday, April 10, 2020• 13 Antiquing during this OBITUARIES health crisis Many antique events and auctions have been Matthew B. Thomas, 40 canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. CLINTON- Matthew B. Thomas, 40, skills at the Steak Loft in Northborough The usual online selling died Monday, March 9. He leaves his for many years prior to working at and buying options are father, William Thomas, with whom he Tavern in the Square in Westborough, still available though, lived, his brother, Ian Thomas, also of and, for the past two years, at Red Heat and some new opportu- Clinton, a daughter, Sage Lajeunesse, Tavern. Matthew also enjoyed heavy nities have even become of Taunton, and many aunts, uncles metal music, online gaming, Poker and available. and cousins. He is predeceased by his pool. He was a huge Boston sports and The biggest local mother, Cathleen Norris, in 2010. fantasy sports fan. antique news is that the Matthew was born in Services were held at the Carr May Brimfield Antique Milford, December 17, 1979. He was Funeral Home. Memorial donations Show has been canceled. raised mostly in Northbridge and may be made to the Whitin Community Westernmassnews.com Sutton, but lived for two years in Center, 60 Main St., Whitinsville, MA quoted the Head of the Florida as a teen. Matthew always 01588. To leave a condolence for the Brimfield Select Board worked in the food service industry. family, please visit www.carrfuneral- who said “I think when He was a talented chef, honing his home.com you get 20,000 people Facebook Live to run his it going to serve a better coming from around the auctions which had been purpose?” Spielman said. world, it’d be held live in per- The ring sold for $12,000, Sandra Calhoun, 82 disastrous ... I son prior to the and Spielman said he will think everybody pandemic. Peck be offering more of his DOUGLAS- Sandra band in the family business, Central is sad for it. I said that prices memorabilia. (Cooper) Calhoun, Letter Shop. In 2000 Sandy and Donald don’t necessarily have increased Our company is prac- aged 82, died peaceful- retired and moved to Northbridge, in apologize for the as he has found ticing physical distanc- ly on March 28, 2020 order to be closer to their daughter and decision because a group of new ing, along with the rest at the home of her grandchildren. I think it’s the bidders. Most of the state. If you are daughter in Douglas, Sandy is survived by her husband, right one.” buyers are from handling an estate or just Massachusetts. Sandy Donald, daughter Melanie Brundage Although this is within 50 to have some items in your was born on July 6, (Scott), son D. Scott Calhoun, and disappointing to 75 miles of his home that you think may 1937 in Northampton, brother Donald Cooper. She is also sur- antique dealers Antiques, Gouverneur, be valuable and would Massachusetts vived by grandsons Lucas (Caitlyn) and and collectors, N.Y. location, but like some guidance, we to Henry E. and Leah (Randall) Cody Brundage (fiancée Jackie Mason) in my opinion Collectibles he has reached can virtually view and Cooper. Her formative years were as well as great-grandsons Elijah and July 2020 will be others from evaluate them. You spent in Roslindale and Wrentham, Killian. She was pre-deceased by her one of the best & Estates as far away as can contact us by email Massachusetts. Following gradua- parents Henry (1968) and Leah (1995), shows. Many Florida and Las or phone to schedule tion from Wrentham High School, brother David (2008) and great-grand- other shows WAYNE TUISKULA Vegas. an appointment using Sandy attended Becker Junior College son Micah (2018). have also been The pandem- Facetime, Zoom or Skype. in Worcester, majoring in Medical Funeral services will be held at the canceled. Live ic has brought We are also planning an Secretarial Science. Following grad- Carr Funeral Home in Northbridge. auctions and estate sales out the best in many. online auction in Warren, uation, she relocated to Washington, Due to the current restrictions on social have been put on hold. Many public figures have R.I. and an estate sale in DC where she was employed at the gatherings, a private graveside service Antiques and the Arts done exceptional things Auburn when the situa- U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office and and interment will be at Wrentham Weekly has a long “run- to help those affected tion allows. Our Rutland the Pentagon. While working at the Center Cemetery. ning list” of many of the by the COVID-19 virus. estate farm auction will Pentagon, Sandy met and married Air The family wishes to thank the caring canceled events avail- Former Ohio Buckeyes go online again as soon Force Staff Sergeant Donald F. Calhoun staff of Beaumont Skilled Nursing and able on their website at and Detroit Lions line- as possible. Please see in 1959. In 1961, following Donald’s dis- Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge antiquesandthearts.com. backer Chris Spielman is www.centralmassauc- charge from the Air Force, the fam- as well as Salmon Hospice. Like many other local one example. The Detroit tions.com for details on ily moved back to Massachusetts In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- businesses, antique deal- Free Press reported that these and other events. I where they settled in Natick. 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Fishing at some local stocked. The down side a chance to spawn. It was a no brainer. ponds has been just fan- to the new diet that Rhode Island Marine Fisheries & tastic, while some streams The Great trout are being raised NOAA has placed another nail in the and brooks are very slow on have lost there sweet coffin of the recreational fluke fishing Outdoors according to a few local natural taste at the din- season this year. Raising the Fluke anglers. This writer made ner table. size limit to 19 inches and allowing a call to M.F.W. Central RALPH I am not the only one the commercial anglers to keep 14-inch District this past Friday, TRUE that has noticed the dif- fish is outrageous. A lot of fish are April 3, and was told that ference in the taste of going to be wasted due to mortality the spring stocking is pret- trout over the last few after being released by recreational ty much complete. The years. Any fish or meat anglers. Taking home a few fluke fil- stocking trucks were running nonstop taste can be altered with numerous lets for the family this year is going to ensure that the spring stocking of brands of seasoning on the market to be tough. Massachusetts has held trout would be completed. As of this today, but I and many other anglers there legal size limit to 17 inches again date, the Division of Fish & Wildlife is miss the natural sweet taste of the this year. It was not that long ago holding on to the trout allocated for the trout. I guess we cannot have it both that Rhode island raised the size limit fall stocking. The Covid-19 virus sure ways. Numerous anglers have switched for fluke to 21 inches for recreational has negatively made a big change in our to smoking trout, rather than pan fried. anglers. daily living, and will affect our lives for Tautog fishing season in That was the year I sold my 21 foot months and years to come. Massachusetts and Rhode Island is now boat. I love bottom fishing and we found This week’s picture shows Amy with open, but the water temperature was ourselves coming home with one or her large brown trout from Ashland still a bit cold last week , hovering in two fish if we were lucky. Commercial Reservoir. this past week, that also had the middle 40 degrees. The temperature anglers were fishing on the side of us the upper jaw missing as the second needs to hit the low 50’s for the fishing keeping 14 inch fish! picture shows. The heavy rain of the to improve. A few anglers fishing for Seabass are also being saved for the in his yard a few years ago, and is being last two weeks, and the cold tempera- tautog last week reported a few small commercial guys, with the season start- used annually by a pair of them. They tures have kept trout fishing a bit slow, tautog being caught, so it should not be ing June 24 this year for recreational sure are nice to see in the back yard but the warmer weather of this week long before the big fish move in. When anglers and a bag limit of three fish as they frequent my bird feeder daily has brought the water temperatures up, the dandelions are out, it is time to fish daily. Striper fishermen are not happy along, with a pair of cardinals. It will which has had anglers catching some for tautog. with the slot size on Striped bass. The not be long before the humming birds impressive trout. A couple of years ago, both big problem with the striped bass return. Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife, along Massachusetts & Rhode Island stopped decline is in Maryland & Delaware, Until next week, stay safe! God Bless with some other states, have been feed- commercial fishing for tautog in the not in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. America. ing the trout at the hatcheries a new spring, and gave them a good season in Massachusetts Marine Fisheries has diet over the last few years, which has the fall. It was long overdue. Tautog also dealt a hard blow to the sport fish- Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them the trout growing very fast, and the end were returning to spawn in the spring, ing boats up and down the coast. Rods Bending! result is a more impressive trout being and were being depleted before they had My neighbor erected a blue bird box LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE shown and designated as Lot #72 immediately after the close of the NORTHBRIDGE OF REAL ESTATE on a plan of land entitled “Section A, bidding. The balance of the purchase COMMUNITY PRESERVATION By virtue and in execution of the Sheet No. A-2, Whitin Machine Works, price shall be paid within thirty (30) COMMITTEE Power of Sale contained in a certain Northbridge, MA” dated March 10, days from the sale date in the form PUBLIC HEARING Mortgage given by Dennis Kimball and 1951, by G. Bertrand Bibeault, Civil of a certified check, bank treasurer’s In accordance with MGL Ch 44B [Com- Gail Kimball to Ameriquest Mortgage Engineering, Woonsocket, RI recorded check or other check satisfactory to munity Preservation], the Northbridge Company, dated June 21, 2004 and with the Worcester District Registry of Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee Community Preservation Committee recorded with the Worcester County Deeds in Plan Book 173, Plan 49, said reserves the right to bid at the sale, shall hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds parcel of land being more particularly to reject any and all bids, to continue April 14, 2020 (7:05PM) in the Select- at Book 34022, Page 108, subse- bounded and described as follows: the sale and to amend the terms of the men’s Room, Northbridge Memorial quently assigned to Deutsche Bank Beginning at the most westerly corner sale by written or oral announcement Town Hall, 7 Main Street, Whitinsville, National Trust Company, as Trustee thereof at a point on the northeasterly made before or during the foreclosure MA 01588. The Community Preserva- for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities side of said North Main Street, which sale. If the sale is set aside for any rea- tion Act was adopted by Northbridge Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through point is 556.27 feet measured S. 32° son, the Purchaser at the sale shall be voters in 2017. The Act established Certificates, Series 2004-R8, under the 18’ E., from the corner formed the entitled only to a return of the deposit a local dedicated fund (CPA funds), pooling and servicing agreement dated intersection of the northeasterly line of paid. The purchaser shall have no fur- to undertake open space/recreation, August 1, 2004 by Citi Residential said North Main Street with the south- ther recourse against the Mortgagor, housing, and historic preservation Lending Inc., as attorney-in-fact for erly line of Crescent Street, said point the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s projects. Implementation of the CPA Ameriquest Mortgage Company by of beginning being the most southerly attorney. The description of the prem- is overseen by a 9-member committee assignment recorded in said Worcester corner of Lot #73 on said plan; Thence ises contained in said mortgage shall representing the Conservation Com- County (Worcester District) Registry N. 55° 54’ E., by said Lot #73 on said control in the event of an error in this mission, Historic Commission, Housing of Deeds at Book 43810, Page 249, plan, 105.7 feet to Lot #84 on said publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE Authority, Planning Board, Playground subsequently assigned to Deutsche plan; Thence S. 33° 36’ E., by said Lot ESSENCE. & Recreation, School Committee, and Bank National Trust Company, as #84 and Lot #85 on said plan, 84.94 Other terms, if any, to be announced three (3) members at large appointed Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage feet to Lot #71 on said plan; Thence at the sale. by the Board of Selectmen. The pur- Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- S. 55° 54’ W., by said Lot #71 on said Deutsche Bank National Trust pose of this hearing is to solicit input Through Certificates, Series 2004-R8 plan, 107.63 feet to a point on the Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest from the public on the preparation of a by Ameriquest Mortgage Company by northeasterly side of said North Main Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset- Community Preservation Plan. The CP assignment recorded in said Worcester Street; Thence N. 32° 18’ W., by said Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plan shall include guidance and criteria County (Worcester District) Registry North Main Street, 85 feet to the point Series 2004-R8 for selecting projects to be considered of Deeds at Book 52295, Page 39, of beginning. Containing 9,060 square Present Holder of said Mortgage, at future Town Meetings. To aid in the subsequently assigned to Deutsche feet of land, more or less. Subject By Its Attorneys, preparation of the CP Plan the public Bank National Trust Company, as to any and all rights and easements ORLANS PC is encouraged to comment on needs, Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage as described in a deed of James M. PO Box 540540 opportunities and resources for open Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Meller to Rodney N. Gallagher and Waltham, MA 02454 space, historic preservation, outdoor Through Certificates, Series 2004- Barbara A. Gallagher, dated May 13, Phone: (781) 790-7800 recreation, and housing. A copy of the R8 by Deutsche Bank National Trust 1974, recorded with said Registry of 16-001401 (draft) CP Plan is on file with the Town Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Deeds in Book 5490, Page 310. For March 27, 2020 Clerk (7 Main Street -Town Hall) and Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset- title reference see deed recorded with April 3, 2020 Planning Office (14 Hill Street -Town Backed Pass- Through Certificates, said Registry of Deeds in Book 27120, April 10, 2020 Hall Annex) and may be viewed during Series 2004-R8, under the Pooling and Page 349. normal office hours. In addition to the Servicing Agreement dated August 1, The premises are to be sold subject to Commonwealth of Massachusetts public hearing written comments may 2004 by assignment recorded in said and with the benefit of all easements, The Trial Court be sent to the Community Planning & Worcester County (Worcester District) restrictions, encroachments, building Probate and Family Court Development Office or submitted via Registry of Deeds at Book 54973, and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, Worcester Division email to [email protected]. Page 277 for breach of the conditions tax titles, water bills, municipal liens Docket No. WO20P0898EA Glenn King, Chair of said Mortgage and for the purpose and assessments, rights of tenants Estate of: Northbridge Community Preservation of foreclosing same will be sold at and parties in possession, and attor- Christopher Lee Vensel Committee Public Auction at 10:00 AM on April ney’s fees and costs. Date Of Death: December 15, 2019 Friday, April 03, 2020 17, 2020 at 40-42 North Main Street, TERMS OF SALE: INFORMAL PROBATE Friday, April 10, 2020 Northbridge (Whitinsville), MA, all and A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND PUBLICATION NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts singular the premises described in said DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) To all persons interested in the The Trial Court Mortgage, to wit: in the form of a certified check, bank above-captioned estate, by Petition of Probate and Family Court All that land in Northbridge, in the treasurer’s check or money order will Petitioner Kenneth P. Vensel of North Worcester Division Village of Whitinsville, Worcester be required to be delivered at or before Uxbridge MA Docket No. W020P0874EA County, Massachusetts, with the the time the bid is offered. The suc- Kenneth P. Vensel of North Uxbridge Estate of: buildings thereon, on the northeast- cessful bidder will be required to exe- MA David L. Kiernan erly side of North Main Street, and cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement has been informally appointed as the Date Of Death: August 30, 2017 Personal Representative of the estate INFORMAL PROBATE to serve without surety on the bond. PUBLICATION NOTICE The estate is being administered un- To all persons interested in the der informal procedure by the Personal above-captioned estate, by Petition of Representative under the Massachu- Petitioner Bonnie M Kiernan of Ux- setts Uniform Probate Code without bridge MA supervision by the Court. Inventory a Will has been admitted to informal and accounts are not required to be probate. filed with the Court, but interested par- Bonnie M Kiernan of Uxbridge MA ties are entitled to notice regarding the has been informally appointed as the administration from the Personal Rep- Personal Representative of the estate resentative and can petition the Court to serve without surety on the bond. in any matter relating to the estate, The estate is being administered un- including distribution of assets and der informal procedure by the Personal expenses of administration. Interest- Representative under the Massachu- ed parties are entitled to petition the setts Uniform Probate Code without Court to institute formal proceedings supervision by the Court. Inventory and to obtain orders terminating or re- and accounts are not required to be stricting the powers of Personal Rep- filed with the Court, but interested par- resentatives appointed under informal ties are entitled to notice regarding the procedure. A copy of the Petition and administration from the Personal Rep- Will, if any, can be obtained from the resentative and can petition the Court Petitioner. in any matter relating to the estate, April 10, 2020 including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interest- ed parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings StonebridgePress.com and to obtain orders terminating or re- stricting the powers of Personal Rep- resentatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. News, really close to home April 10, 2020 B­ lackstone Valley Tribune Friday, April 10, 2020 • 17

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