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Established 1923 Thursday, October 1, 2020 Newsstand: 50 cents Harrington, UMass Memorial Health Care approve terms for corporate affiliation

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Memorial relationship are: Members of Harrington Operate Harrington HealthCare System and Memorial Hospital (HMH) the Board of Trustees of as an acute care hospital UMass Memorial Health (Southbridge and Webster Care announced today that campuses) for a minimum of both entities have reached five years; this commitment agreement on definitive encompasses inpatient and terms for a corporate affilia- outpatient hospital-based ser- tion. Harrington HealthCare vices (medical, surgical, emer- announced in January 2020 gency, laboratory, imaging, that it was pursuing a cor- cancer and behavioral health porate affiliation by UMass and substance use services) Memorial. Assistance to ensure invest- Harrington formed a ment in facilities, equipment 10-member Strategic Executive and other infrastructure to Committee during 2018 to support clinical care and the evaluate long-term options local community to maintain Harrington as a Integrate Harrington into TCA students get a vir- financially secure, high-qual- the Epic electronic medical ity local health provider. The record system within four committee identified as its years, improving quality and priorities quality affordable coordination of care care, health of the communi- Maximize access to high tual visit from astronauts ty, financial viability, invest- quality, affordable care ments in infrastructure and Continue Harrington’s role SOUTHBRIDGE — Last week through so they do not end up “sleep floating.” continued employment. as a positive employer in the Galactic Unite Community Outreach To build the anticipations for this unique “When we entered into our local/regional market Organization, TCA students in grades experience, stem activities and videos to initial agreement with UMass The agreement would 5-8 had a personal Zoom Space Chat with review were shared by Galactic Unite lead- Memorial in January, we had allow Harrington HealthCare Galactic Unite of Virgin Galactic! ing up to the personal zoom meeting for no idea what the next sever- System and Harrington Did you ever want to talk to an astronaut? grades 5-8 at TCA. The event was held in the al months would bring. Our Memorial Hospital to main- Well, these students had two astronauts and Trinity Gym, all students were strategically team performed exceptionally tain local community boards a space engineer all to themselves on Sept. spaced keeping with covid regulations. well and the community sup- with reserved powers held by 18 to ask them whatever questions they Virgin Galactic is owned by Sir Richard ported us every step of the a UMass Memorial subsidiary, wanted! How cool is that? TCA students Francis, owner of Virgin Atlantic Airline way, but we could not have which will become the sole must have thought it awesome! There were and much more. This is a private company provided the outstanding care member of HHCS. Further, no less than 28 questions from some highly that is offering space travel for all of us. we did without the partner- the HHCS Board will have stimulated students who directed their per- There are currently more people with res- ship and support of the clini- representation on both the sonal questions to the Galactic team. These ervations to go in space as passengers than cal team at UMass Memorial,” UMass Memorial parent and students wanted to know everything about have ever been in space in our lifetime! said Harrington President community hospital holding what it was like to go in space; from how Spacechats are virtual field trips, pro- and CEO, Ed Moore. “This company boards. astronauts sleep in space, to how to become viding online interactive experiences and experience redoubled our con- “The terms of the definitive an astronaut. Galactic Unite Team recom- bringing ‘space’ directly into the classroom. fidence that becoming part of agreement help protect access mended math and engineering classes and Coordinated by Future Astronaut Ron the system would offer maxi- to local, high quality and even JR. Legos for those interested early Rosano, these virtual experiences create mum benefit to our communi- affordable healthcare for our on. By the way, astronaut use Velcro to keep an opportunity for their team and Future ty at a time that requires flex- more than 200,000 patients, themselves and space travelers in their beds, Turn To TCA page ­­­A4 ibility, scale, and resources.” their family members and Among the positive ben- Turn To HARRINGTON page ­­­A7 efits offered by the UMass Quinebaug Masonic Lodge thriving after 162 years

SOUTHBRIDGE — On an unbelievable 162 years formed into Fayette Lodge. Saturday, Sept. 26, a small thanks to the strong bond of This lodge served members group of family, lodge mem- Freemasonry and family-ori- from our surrounding com- bers and friends gathered at ented men. Let me tell you a munity of Dudley, Charlton Quinebaug Masonic Lodge in little bit of history about how and Sturbridge and parts that Southbridge to celebrate the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge would form into Southbridge. installation of officers for the was started. On Dec. 7, 1859 S.A. Drake, 2021 Masonic year. COVID- The Quinebaug Lodge of a prominent businessman, Photo Courtesy 19 social distancing and Ancient Free and Accepted along with fellow Masons Back row from left to right: Wor. Mike Sgariglia, Bro. William Belanger, masks are mandatory. Wow, Masons was first organized were giving special dispensa- Wor. Chris Kanz, Bro. Eric Langevin, Bro. Anthony Scarnici, Bro. Benjamin 162 years and Quinebaug on the second floor of Salem tion to organize a new lodge Marinelli, Bro. William Proper. Front row left to right. Special Quests Masonic Lodge is still around Town’s house in Charlton in Southbridge. The new District Deputy Grand Marshal Anselme Maxime, District Deputy Grand and thriving. Chartered in Massachusetts. The lodge lodge was named Quinebaug Master RW. James J. Gonyea, Master of Quinebaug lodge Wor. Master 1859 Quinebaug Lodge has was granted a charter by Paul Lodge and at the time had Larry Burbridge, Junior Grand Warden RW. Chris St. Cyr from the Grand been in this community for Revere, and on March 14, 1796 Turn To MASONS page ­­­A7 Masonic Lodge in Boston and Grand Pursuivant Bro. Bob St.Cyr of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Boston. Apples, oxen, and Autumn harvest activities in store at Old Sturbridge Village

STURBRIDGE — Visitors of bringing food in from field- Turn To OSV page ­­­A7 are in for a whole host of fun to-table and harvesting prac- activities when they visit Old tices of the early 19th century. Sturbridge Village (OSV) this “The positive numbers of fall, with four themed week- visitors to the Village over the ends celebrating apples, farm- past few months has assured ing trade and the autumn us that families are excited harvest. With a working farm to create memories and expe- and an ox-powered Cider Mill rience the great outdoors,” on-site, guests to OSV will get says Jim Donahue, President a firsthand look at the process & CEO of Old Sturbridge 6 5652510441 1 2 • Thursday, October 1, 2020 Thursday, October 1, 2020 • ­3 Pop-up drive-in to screen horror classics CHARLTON — 508 International, offering a state of the art Unilumin ment for the community in a safe and are $35 per vehicle (five passengers LLC. and The Robert Paul Group, Inc. HD LED wall to provide the best movie family friendly environment,” said or less). Additional passengers are $5 announce a pop-up drive in movie going experience. As a drive-in pop-up, Amber Howard of 508 International. more per passenger (maximum of 6 theater hosting movies every Friday, it will be located in a forest setting “We are sure that this safe and social- passengers per vehicle). Gate opens Saturday and Sunday nights through- with actors lurking around to turn up ly distanced drive-in experience with at 6:30 p.m. and Films begin promptly out the month of October. The sched- the haunt factor. While an immersive classic horror films will get everyone at 7:30 p.m. Schedule is rain or clear ule consists of classic horror films experience, patrons will have plen- in the Halloween spirit and give people night’s sky. from the golden age of cinema, includ- ty of room around their vehicles to a chance to get out of the house and To see the full film schedule, purchase ing “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Night maintain social distance and follow have fun!” tickets, inquire about group sales and of the Living Dead,” and many others. the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The venue will have a fully contact- sponsorships please visit: www.508. Located at 219 Brookfield Rd. in Covid-19 protocols. Concessions will less check-in process to ensure the Intl.com/HorrorAtTheDriveIn. Charlton, 508 International is a premier be sold on site. safety of guests and employees. Pre- action sports and entertainment venue “We are excited to provide entertain- purchased tickets are required. Tickets

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BY GUS STEEVES gte a handle on climate change,” he CORRESPONDENT Speaker urges changes to farming to said. A key part of that is turning agriculture back into a “carbon-cap- REGION — “We need a more indige- protect climate ture system,” when it now is not, and nous relationship of honoring Earth,” recognizing that all energy sources are said psychologist and former Rodale sunlight-based. Institute CEO Tim LaSalle. “... We Those pests, he later observed, are LaSalle agreed, noting that pro- That’s a reference to the fact fossil can enhance everybody’s livelihood, naturally a minority: “There are thou- moting the change requires reaching fuels are concentrated plant life of including the non-humans on this sands of beneficial insects for every out to farmers who may be “climate 60 million years ago, solar is current planet.” one pest.” deniers.” Instead of selling it to them sunlight, wind is the motion of air To LaSalle, that major worldview LaSalle noted regenerative methods that way, he advocated providing evi- driven by solar heat, and even nuclear change would anchor a broader way work quickly, rebuilding soils over dence the change would save them power comes from atoms produced at to address what he termed the “sort less than a lifetime that would oth- money (especially on chemicals), give the cores of ancient stars. Most cur- of desperation” many people have erwise take around 1,000 years per them healthier plants and cleaner rent systems pump carbon into the regarding environmental concerns. In inch. In gardens, using a system called water and better profits. Furthermore, atmosphere at some stage of their pro- brief, he sees a need to balance under- a Johnson-Su bioreactor (the plans he added, recent trials using no or far cess, and even hydroponics won’t help standing the psychology of how we for which are available at the www. less fertilizer with regenerative meth- reduce CO2, LaSalle noted. Although got where we are with changing how csuchico.edu website and can be built ods grew the same quality of corn at hydroponics don’t have the contam- we get food to address “two existential in a basket) can restore soil fungi in lower cost than chemical-heavy meth- inants of standard agriculture, he’s crises” – soil fertility loss and climate around one year if kept fairly warm. ods. not sure how their crops compare to change. After that, it only needs to be applied As an example, he pointed to an regenerative ones nutritionally, and “We need a whole-systems to the garden once or twice to inocu- Australian regenerative farmer who would like to see it studied. approach,” he observed. “... We have late the soil. What he termed symbi- has been able to double his crop yield When asked about organic farming, to go to some of the core elements and otic systems of plants, animals and while also buying up acreage from he observed those soils “can be as dead find the leverage points to change it.” fungi sequester carbon at a rate that’s nearby failing traditional farmers. or nearly as dead” as conventional He was speaking recently on “a magnitude higher than what cur- At a large scale, though, getting farms because of tillage, which breaks “Regenerative Agriculture: Cure for rent science says is possible.” there requires fixing the fact that, as up the soil communities. an Ailing World.” The basic princi- “It doesn’t take long to bring life we’ve become more urbanized, we’ve “Who needs to profit from this? ple behind regenerative agriculture is back” to the soil doing such things, he increasingly lived in “concrete can- Earth needs to profit from what we that restoring soil fertility and thereby noted. “... It’s the way Nature knows.” yons lacking a real relationship with do.” LaSalle asked rhetorically, adding improving crop yields does not require Event host Adam Sacks noted there’s Nature,” he said. Computerized cul- our present culture “has been destruc- more and better chemicals, but work- been “a good exponential curve” in ture, even in farming itself, acceler- tive of what produces life on this plan- ing with the living things that are public interest in regenerative agri- ates that. et.” already there. Instead of fertilizers, it cultural practices. While that’s “an In many respects, what we see has LaSalle’s talk was the most recent of calls for allowing grazing animals to extraordinary paradigm shift,” it’s been driven by the misuse of psy- WGBH’s “Life Saves the Planet” series leave manure, letting leaves and clip- still notably a minority in terms of chology by Madison Avenue. He noted presented by Biodiversity for a Living pings stay on the soil, and allowing the farming acreage. advertisers latched onto the ideas of Climate (www.bio4climate.org). native soil fungi, microbes and small To him, climate is not a technolog- Freud to manipulate the public or organisms to thrive. When that hap- ical problem, but a “biological prob- their own profit, but some of it can be Gus Steeves can be reached at gus. pens, plants are healthier and can fend lem.” Working with the animals and reversed. [email protected]. off pests without pesticides. plants helps biodiversity recover – “all Companies know “to have a busi- kinds of things start coming back.” ness 20 years from now, they have to Animals, smiles, family trees, Yoga and more happening at Hitchcock Academy

BRIMFIELD — Do you know my.org. Robison, who is a member the difference between a turtle Friday, Oct. 2 is official- of the New England Historic and a tortoise? Do all rats have ly World Smile Day® and Genealogical Society and the hair? What’s a degu? Hitchcock Hitchcock Academy invites you Massachusetts Genealogical Academy in partnership with to stop by anytime between 2 Council will present his online Athens Pizza will be presenting and 6 pm to paint a Kindness class on Oct. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 Animal Adventures on Oct. 12, Rock. p.m. a special program that features “The rock can be taken home Hitchcock Academy controlled interaction with ani- to share or we will be happy adapted one of its most popular mals, which may answer these to put them out in the commu- classes: Let’s Cake Decorate questions and more. Animal nity as a way to spread some with Sue Gaulin, to accommo- Adventures is just one of the kindness” said Skowyra. “It’s date state COVID guidelines for programs Hitchcock Academy one of my favorite days of the social distancing and limited has added to its calendar this year and it brings joy know- group size. Through December fall. ing you’ve helped someone else Gaulin will offer monthly class- For nearly 25 years, smile.” es on Sundays featuring sea- Animal Adventures has trav- This is a free event and par- sonally themed cakes. Gaulin eled throughout the northeast ticipants will receive a World brings all the items students with menageries that may Smile Day Ambassador certifi- need to learn the fine art of include an alligator, large cate, poster and sticker. cake decorating including tools snake, small snake, chinchilla, For those wishing to and aprons. At the end of each ferret, guinea pig, hedgehog, build a family tree Hitchcock session every participant goes rat, hairless rat, degu, rabbit, Academy offers a two hour home with a boxed goodie of large lizard, small lizard, tor- online class with professional their own creation. toise, turtle and frog. Hitchcock genealogist Dave Robison. This Skowyra also reminds Academy’s executive director, class will help amateur fam- people that the weather is still Cindy Skowyra stresses that in ily sleuths learn the rules of pleasant enough to enable any Animal Adventures exhib- the internet road, the value of Hitchcock to add an outdoor it, “interaction with an animal subscription sites and how to yoga class as a complement is completely at the discretion take advantage of all the infor- to the ZOOM class hosted by of a trained Animal Adventure mation on free sites. Robison, Sharon Palmer. Both of these guide. The safety of students the founder of Old Bones classes as well as martial arts, and animals always being the Genealogy of New England, music lessons, and dog train- number one concern.” The one and a research assistant at ing can be accessed through the hour presentation will be fol- the Museum of Springfield Hitchcock website. October 31 lowed by an hour of animal History, delves into the topic of is the final day of this year’s crafts and activities. Or, partic- using social media for family Farmer’s Market in Brimfield. ipants can opt to take a craft research. While COVID limit- It is the last chance to get sea- home. Cost for the program is ed access to some of the usual sonal vegetables, maple prod- $10 each for one to two admis- avenues available to amateur ucts, masks, and baked goods sions and $5 for each addition- genealogists, it concurrently all in one convenient area. al ticket. Social distancing opened the door to discovering the Farmer’s Market takes and mask protocols will be in how a personal computer could place on Saturdays from 9 effect according to state COVID become the vehicle for advanced a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hitchcock guidelines. The event will be genealogical study. Robison’s Academy parking lot in down- outside unless it is lower than class also touches on the need town Brimfield. For ongoing 60 degrees for the protection to begin any genealogical quest updates and other programs of the animals. Admission is with personal interviews of check out the Facebook page or limited. Learn more under the the eldest family members as a Hitchcockacademy.org. events icon at hitchcockacade- starting point for any research.

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MA CSL #099487 • Southbridge News 508-612-9573 [email protected] davidbarbale.com This section reaches 47,000 households in 7 Massachusetts newspapers. ­6 • Thursday, October 1, 2020 Old Sturbridge Village QCC president partners with bankHometown decries for new initiative marginalization at STURBRIDGE — Old Staff children in Kindergarten include daily physical activity, Barton Lecture Sturbridge Village (OSV) with the to Grade 9 who have been learn- art and nature programs, and support of bankHometown based ing remotely, now receive criti- access to the Village’s historic WORCESTER gap in Massachusetts, a state in Oxford, Massachusetts, in cal socialization, outdoor phys- buildings, interpreters and nat- — Advocating for the known for its contributions to response to urgent needs brought ical activity, assistance with ural areas. Some children learn under-privileged and under- higher education. on by the pandemic, has creat- school work, arts education, and to stitch a quilt, others work with served has been a hallmark of “The college attainment ed a “One Room School House” engagement in exciting museum village interpreters to harvest Quinsigamond Community gap between white females learning pod for children in the activities. and preserve produce for winter College President Dr. Luis and Latino males exceeds museum community. The inno- It models responsiveness and or to plant a garden in the spring. G. Pedraja’s career. Dr. 40%. These gaps are not acci- vative program serves children innovation Younger children are paired with Pedraja was the recent key- dental, they are the result of a of Old Sturbridge Village and The One-Room School House older students, their ‘Reading note speaker at Southern broken education system that Old Sturbridge Academy employ- serves as a model to other cultur- Buddies,’ to help increase litera- Methodist University’s intentionally marginalizes ees impacted by disruptions to al and educational institutions cy and interpersonal skills. Every Perkins School of Theology segments of the population,” in-person school learning. There for how to creatively respond to day we offer different opportuni- Barton Lectureship. He Dr. Pedraja said, noting the is no cost for staff children to community needs. ties for learning and playing.” spoke on the multiple pan- declining state investment in attend the School House. The pro- Old Sturbridge Village is a liv- “bankHometown is thrilled demics plaguing our society public and higher education gram takes place in the Village’s ing history museum depicting to partner with Old Sturbridge in a webinar, “Living in the for educational institutions modern, well-equipped Museum life in the 1830s, so the concept Village on the One Room School Margins: Equity, Education, that cater to the under-served Education building and oper- of a one-room school house ties House, because we believe strong- and Theology in the Age of populations. ates Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 in with the Village’s program- ly in the value of education and Pandemics.” Today, community colleges p.m., following the academic year ming. An early New England in the Old Sturbridge Village The Roy D. Barton serve close to 50 percent of schedule. COVID-19 safety pro- school house consisted of vari- experience to help young people Lectureship was established all undergraduates in the tocols mirror the rigorous stan- ous age groups, with older chil- in our communities unlock their in 1995, to honor Dr. Barton nation and serve more than dards followed by Old Sturbridge dren often helping the younger full potential,” said bankHome- for his service to the semi- 30 percent of minority popu- Academy and approved by the children. Similarly, the model town President and CEO Robert nary and his service to the lations. Dr. Pedraja added that Sturbridge Board of Health for the Village has put into place J. Morton. “We are impressed Hispanic United Methodist at QCC, the minority percent- in-school learning. today, has students working in with the innovative approach to Church. Through these lec- age is 40 percent, higher than The program addresses the two or three mixed-age groups this project, which will help pre- tures, participants have heard any other population sector following priorities: of approximately ten students serve jobs, provide a high quality, from the leading Hispanic/ yet in terms of state funding, It saves jobs: in each group. In the mornings, in-person educational experience Latino scholars in theological all 15 community colleges Old Sturbridge Village and Old children will work independently for participating students, and education and church lead- in the Commonwealth only Sturbridge Academy staff with on their own district-led Virtual keep Old Sturbridge Village a ers who have made a signifi- receive 25% of state funding children are able to continue Learning, using their own elec- relevant and sustainable organi- cant impact on the Hispanic/ allocation. working regardless of the status tronic devices. zation.” Latino church and beyond. “We educate the most, yet of in-person or remote learning “The younger students spend “Old Sturbridge Village is “I had the pleasure of work- we get the least support,” he imposed by schools. up to three hours daily on school proud to offer this innovative ing with Roy and considered said. Museum educators who ordi- work, while older students may program without cost to our him a colleague and a friend,” Addressing why these narily are busy leading school spend up to five. In the after- museum and Academy families. said Dr. Pedraja, who taught equity gaps should matter to field trips, instead staff the One noons, they enjoy museum-based The impacts will be far reaching religion, philosophy, and the- society, Dr. Pedraja said that Room School House. (With the Experiential Learning Activities, and long lasting for both the chil- ology at SMU from 1994–2000. beyond the immorality of loss of field trips, museum educa- working in multi-age groups in dren and the adults’ involved.” Dr. Pedraja’s webinar continuing to allow this to tion jobs were in jeopardy.) the Museum Education build- said Jim Donahue, President and defined and explored the topic persist, in the aftermath of It benefits children: ing and throughout the Old CEO. “We as an organization of the “margins,” as it relates the pandemic if this contin- Academy teachers are able to Sturbridge Village campus to are proud of that fact that we to economic gaps, changes ues, the economic gap will remain in their classrooms for complete projects and activities,” were able to find a solution to in ethnic and racial demo- continue to grow. the full school year, providing said Emily Dunnack, Director of what many families are strug- graphics, and the roles of the “Education is essential to continuity for their predomi- Museum Education. Dunnack gling with due to no fault of their Church and higher education economic and social stability. nantly high-need students. went on to say, “Varied activities own.” in the new decade. He focused In order to dismantle mar- on the historic racism that has ginalization, we must be as 2021. The criteria guidelines cy, is part of the overall grant plagued society and looked at intentional as those who mar- Southbridge for submission as it applies to program of the Massachusetts racism through the lens of ginalize others. Our task is the Massachusetts Cultural Cultural Council (MCC), a state education, addressing issues to equitably and continual- Cultural Council Council and the Southbridge agency, providing allocations such as underfunding K-12, ly expand our notion of ‘we’ Cultural Council are also online. to each of the 351 cities and diminished resources, lack until we include those that accepting grant It is required that both require- towns of the Commonwealth of of educational role models, we define as ‘they,’” he said. ments be reviewed and under- Massachusetts in support of cul- legacy of segregation, crimi- “The equity gaps that exist in applications stood before applying. The offi- tural activities in their respec- nalization and labeling, high our society must be acknowl- stakes tests, cost of education edged and dismantled in edu- SOUTHBRIDGE — The cial deadline for the 2021 grant tive areas. The Massachusetts and underfunding of minori- cation and even in theology.” Southbridge Cultural Council cycle submission of an appli- Cultural Council is funded by ty serving institutions. For more information about announces that application cation is Monday, Nov. 16. No the Massachusetts Legislature “These barriers and many QCC, contact Josh Martin, forms for the 2021 grant cycle applications will be accepted and the National Endowment others contribute to the grow- Director of Institutional are available only online at after the official deadline estab- For the Arts. ing equity gap in colleges,” Communications at 508-854- www.massculturalcouncil. lished by the Massachusetts For additional information he said. 7513 or [email protected]. org. Because of the COVID- Cultural Council. for the 2021 grant cycle, call He used the example of edu. 19 pandemic, the application The Southbridge Cultural Michelle LeBoeuf, (508) 764-4803 the higher education equity process has been changed for Council (SCC), a local agen- or Ted Bartlett, (508) 764-7909.

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OSV potters’ shop and more, and exhibit can sign up online at: MASONS Ashland Avenue and held continued from page A1­­­ the horse-drawn wagon will be https://www.osv.org/event/ continued from page A1­­­ its first meeting and is thriv- running to take visitors around virtual-home-gardeners-exhib- ing to this day. Village. “With these fall pro- the scenic campus to see the it-2020/. 40 members, most of them For history buffs Jacob grams and activities, we are gorgeous fall foliage. The Village is open from prominent citizens from Edward Library has all working every day to ensure Autumn Harvest Weekend: 9:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. during Southbridge. The lodge kinds of information of the that we provide fun and enrich- Oct. 17-18 Apple Outings and Oxen, would hold its first official history of Southbridge and ing opportunities in a safe and In the last of the Village’s Fields, and Farmers weekends, meeting a week later with Freemasonry which had a comforting environment for all themed fall weekends, vis- and 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. during Chester A. Dresser as the huge part in this community. ages.” itors are invited to celebrate Autumn Harvest Weekend. lodges first Worshipfull It was the big names in busi- Apple Outings: Sept. 26-27 the autumn harvest! Costumed Themed fall weekends and Master and S.A. Drake as nesses, such as Ammidown, and Oct. 3-4 interpreters will be busy at activities are included with treasurer. On March 14, Child, Wells, Dresser that One of the most popular work preserving the harvest, standard daytime admission 1905, rooms at the Chester A. brought not only some of items of the fall harvest is prepping apples, potatoes, car- into the Village. The Village Dresser house which stood the country’s largest busi- apples, but varieties were dif- rots, beets and more for storage will also be hosting a series at the time at the corner of ness to Southbridge but also ferent in the 19th-century from and cooking, shelling corn and of Halloween-themed events, to Main and Central street in Freemasonry, and would be what we commonly see today. beans, and putting the gardens be announced in the coming Southbridge, were dedicated the fathers of Quinebaug Guests can learn about the to bed for winter. It’s a sight to weeks. to the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge of Freemasons and “winter banana,” “granniwin- see with the whole Village busy Visitors and members are Lodge. Afterwards the its traditions. What we do kle,” “hagloe crab,” and “blue at work! Farm animals, demon- required to purchase or reserve building would be known know is that after 162 years permain” apples, among oth- strations led by artisan craft- their tickets in advance, using as the Masonic Building, the Quinebaug Masonic ers, and witness the process of ers, and horse-drawn wagon OSV’s new online reserva- and the lodge observed its Lodge of Freemasons have squeezing apples into cider - rides will also be offered during tion system, found at https:// 75th anniversary in this continued to make good a more robust and fermented Autumn Harvest Weekend. www.osv.org/plan-your-visit/. building on Dec. 7, 1934. The men better. drink than the sweet cider we Available tickets will be released Masonic building was sold Our members are think of today. Throughout the NEW this year, the Village each week on Wednesday, with back in 1960 and the lodge immensely proud of the day during Apple Outings week- is hosting a Virtual Home three blocks of time per day for would hold its meetings in deep tradition the lodge con- ends, OSV interpreters will be Gardener’s Exhibit to help arrival: 10-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- the basement of the Central tinues to hold true, we are cooking and preserving apples guests celebrate the fall harvest 1 p.m., or 1-2:30 p.m. Once in the Baptist Church, until a new enormously proud of the from the harvest and operating from near and far. Those who Village, visitors are welcome to permanent place was found. next generation of officers the ox-powered Cider Mill. enter the exhibit can present stay until the museum closes. Quinebaug Masonic Lodge to hold the honorable posi- Oxen, Fields, and Farmers: what they›ve been growing in Guests are required to follow eventually found its new tions and to continue these October 10-12 their gardens throughout the state guidelines when visiting home on October 13, 1969 on long-lasting traditions going Guest oxen will be visiting year, showcased during a digi- OSV and must wear a mask into the future. the Village during the holiday tal display of entries available when entering into the Village, weekend, available for meet and online during the weekend interacting with staff or other greets. Visitors can learn about of Oct. 17-18. Expert horticul- guests, or when physical dis- plowing and field preparation turalists will be judging the tancing is not possible. Masks while at OSV, and meet the entries, choosing the best in may be removed when outside Village’s other animals - sheep, several categories including and physically distant from cattle, pigs, and chickens who Best in Young Gardeners (ages staff or other visitors. A full 5-12), Best in Adult Gardeners list of safety procedures and live on-site. Tradesmen will be Contact Your Sales Representative Today. working throughout the week- (ages 13 and up), Best Heirloom, measures can be found online end in the blacksmith shop, and Best Overall. Those inter- at: https://www.osv.org/plan- 508-764-4325 ested in entering the virtual your-visit/.

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PO Box 90 Southbridge, MA 01550 OPINIONViewpoints and commentary from the Tri-Community and beyond investors Telephone: (508) 764-4325 Fax: (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot – and can To the Editor teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true Frank G. Chilinski when it comes to investing. President & Publisher Consider some of the lessons you might learn from experienced inves- Brendan Berube Your support is needed to help us keep kids warm tors: Editor Regulate your emo- To the Editor: from the K of C State. our goal of buying the 12 tions. In the invest- For the last few cases, but whatever we ment world, there’s years, our Knights of In 2020, because of the do raise will put a new always something com- Columbus Council 199, COVID pandemic, we coat on someone’s child ing at us that could Editorial in Southbridge, has been will not be able to hold that might otherwise go sound scary: political raising money to pur- the fund raising dinner/ cold this winter if we flashpoints, economic chase and donate chil- turkey shoot so we know don’t try. news, and even those dren’s winter coats to that we won’t be able to These kids could be a once-in-a-generation Leave the Catholic Charities to be purchase as many coats neighbor or most likely Financial occurrences, such as given away free to local as the last 2 years but are be someone you’ll never Focus the COVID-19 pandem- children. Our goal was determined to go ahead know or meet, but we ic. But older people always to raise enough with the fund raising could all get a warm feel- JEFF may take these events signs where money to purchase and and do the best we can ing if we pitch in and BURDICK in stride; in fact, baby distribute 72 coats every for the kids. help keep our kids warm boomers and members fall, something we did This year, the kids this winter. of the Silent Generation easily without thinking coats are sold in cases If you can help, checks (born between 1925 and 1945) are they stand as to whether or not the of 12 for $238, which is would be payable to K coping better emotionally with the need was greater. In about $20 per coat and we of C Council 199 and impacts of COVID-19 than younger age As the days wind down to the 2018, we found out that would like to purchase can be dropped in the cohorts, according to the 2020 Edward Presidential election, we’re seeing the need was so great eight cases; they are also collection basket at St Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the more division than ever. Fortunately, that we decided to try offering teen size coats John Paul II Parish with New Retirement study. And by keeping in smaller areas such as ours, it’s to raise as much as we that are $295 per box a note on the envelope control of your emotions, you may largely business as usual, and people could so we could pur- of 12, our plans are to saying “Coats for Kids” be less likely to make moves such as on both sides can still have friendly chase many more coats, purchase four cases of or just mail them to us, selling quality investments with good conversations, in person that is. the drive was so success- these larger coats. The our address is PO Box fundamentals just because their prices The online banter and sign stealing ful that we were able to total cost to purchase 176 here in Southbridge. have fallen in the midst of an overall is another story, however. We must purchase 192 coats and these 12 cases of coats Please don’t think that market decline. note that sign stealing is a crime that received 16 more from K would be $3,084 but that you won’t make a dif- Learn from experience. 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Did been a veer from reality due to social closet. In 2019, we again will buy a case, a person Ray Fournier you buy too many of the same type of raised enough money or a family could donate media trolls, with the sole purpose of 2020 Coats for Kids investments, only to see your portfolio to purchase another 192 $20 which we could put dividing the country. We are better Chair take a bigger hit during a downturn than that, and intelligent enough to coats and received anoth- towards purchasing 1 than it would have if you had diver- Southbridge see through it. We’ve said it before, if er 48 coats as matching coat. Maybe we won’t hit sified? In the investment arena, as in you see something you disagree with most walks of life, patterns emerge, online, you don’t need to jump on it and once you learn to recognize them, and chime in. Think for yourself and you can learn from past mistakes. trust your own ability to weed out The positive solution Know yourself. When we reach a what’s true and what’s not. Private certain age, most of us know ourselves conversations are also best. Further, pretty well. But you don’t have to wait commenting on a stranger’s post is decades to gain this knowledge – at absolutely useless, don’t even waste is American optimism least not when it comes to investing. your time. For example, you should quickly gain It’s not OK to hate another person a good sense of your ability to with- I awoke this morning, pigmentation from Haiti, as due to their political views. If someone stand risk. How? Just consider how thinking, “When pes- it caused them some type disagrees on policy with you, that’s ok. Positively you react when the market declines simists pick up a brick, of psychological damage. Maybe you don’t want to go to Sunday sharply. If you find yourself losing they throw it, but when Speaking Another criticized her for brunch with that person, but there’s no sleep over your losses – even if they’re optimists pick up the same not aborting a child with need to hate. It’s especially hard when just on paper – you might be taking on brick, they build some- GARY W. down-syndrome. Are there you see some individuals who think too much risk for your own comfort thing positive and useful.” MOORE no limits? I’ll not comment that acting mean and condescending level. Conversely, if market downturns There is much in the on her political leanings, is a sign of toughness. It’s not. It just don’t bother you as much as lack of news as I pen this column but I’ll fervently defend with means they are simply, mean and con- growth in your portfolio, you might be about Judge Amy Comey Barrett and deep admiration, this judge, and her descending. investing too conservatively for your her spiritual beliefs. She is an enthusi- family for not only practicing but living What’s interesting is that the people own risk tolerance. astic participant in her Roman Catholic out their faith. you see on television shouting rude Take a longer-term perspective. faith and that seems to offend some and You can be an optimist and not like comments and carrying guns as a way When we’re young, we sometimes frighten others. How is it we’ve come the President’s choice. You can be a pos- to intimidate, probably don’t like it are more inclined to desire instant back to this point? itive person yet disagree with this nom- when someone yells back. The second gratification – we want results now. Criticize her for her rulings on the inees’ rulings from the bench, but opti- amendment was not intended to be Translated into the investment world, bench. Her political ideology is certain- mistic people do not try to damage those used to intimidate fellow Americans this could mean we want to see big ly fair game and open fir debate. Roe v with whom they disagree. Optimistic into thinking the same way that we returns in a short period. However, Wade, the Affordable Care Act ... there people enter debates believing some- do. We think it’s safe to say that those despite the popular mythology, it’s are many areas of her public, profes- thing better will come because of the same individuals, prefer when people quite hard to turn enormous profits sional and ideological life that can be discussion. Positive people believe that in their own lives are kind to them. So, on investments overnight – or even debated, but I believe there is one area others with differences of opinion can what gives? The hate is exhausting. over weeks or months. But as the years that is off limits and that’s her family. still work together for the betterment of While this may be easier said than pass, we learn the value of thinking And when it comes to her faith, politi- our nation and world. An optimist will done, if you see a sign that you don’t long-term – how investments we made cians should tread very lightly. Unless not throw bricks, damage other people’s agree with, at least try to appreciate years ago, and have added to steadily, her faith is leading her to break the law property and physically harm others the fact that in America we have the are now yielding results that can help or have some life view that is so extreme over ideological differences. When an freedom to think differently from one build the resources we need to reach as to be completely out of the American optimist has a brick in hand, they build another, and to make it known. For our objectives. mainstream, which she does not ... her something positive and beautiful. example, if you drive by a sign of a Don’t go it alone. Some of us, when faith should also be off limits. I am confident that rational people person you would not vote for, just we’re young, have a tendency to think How did we get here? on both sides of the political debate shrug your shoulders and remember we have all the answers and don’t need The ideological differences are can find common ground and return the freedom that those different signs much help in our endeavors. But age stretching us to limits that are in danger our nation from the brink. I believe in represent. A freedom that must be gives us the wisdom to recognize that, of tearing apart the very fabric of our American Optimism. But let me assure protected. although we may have acquired much nation. I believe our national character you that believing in optimism is only knowledge over the years, we can still is in danger of being scarred forever, half the battle. We must rise together use some help in specialized areas, and in the process, altering our very and demand an end to the vitriol that’s such as creating a long-term invest- LETTERS way of life. The rational majority of tearing us apart. Both extreme sides ment strategy. people across the nation must stand up will stand and point fingers at the other These suggestions are appropriate and reject the violence in the streets and side, but I assure you, it is coming from Extra! Extra! Read All About It! for anyone – and they can help you on political vitriol that is pulling us apart. the extremes on both sides. Those in your journey toward your goals. We think you’re important enough Optimistic people do not react this the extremes will never admit fault, it’s to tell all our readers to turn to the way to ideological differences. going to take those of us in the middle This article was written by Edward Opinion pages and read your Letters No nation in history has shared, nur- who believe this nation and our values Jones for use by your local Edward to the Editor. tured, and prospered, with such pow- are worth saving, to rise up without a Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact But first, you have to write us! erful optimism as the United States brick in our hand and say enough is Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones Mail your letters to the Charlton of America. When people talk about enough. Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or Villager, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, “American Exceptionalism,” I believe I believe it will be “American [email protected]. MA 01550. we are talking about our optimistic spir- Optimism” that will save us. The silent Or e-mail your letters to the editor it and positive belief in our future. I majority of us in the middle must at news@stone bridgepress.news don’t believe we are smarter or better demand more and better from our elect- You’ll need to provide your name than other nations, but I am certain ed officials. Write your representatives and place of residence, along with a that it has always been our optimism in all branches of government and on phone number, so we can verify the in our future that has propelled us into both sides of the aisle and tell them enough is enough. Right now, they are letter is yours. world leadership. I believe the ultimate optimism is our history of faith that has only hearing from the extreme pessi- We don’t have a set limit, but if created the foundation of our constitu- mists on both sides, and as such, it is you keep it around 600 words or so, tion and is woven tightly into the fabric the vocal and negative minority that you’re going to have a better chance of our nation. will drive us over the cliff unless we at seeing all your words in print. Scripture speaks of Thomas and how stop them. If you want to write a bit longer his doubts brought a risen Jesus to his I believe in “American Optimism.” I about a particular issue, maybe a side to proclaim, “Blessed are those who believe in the collective “us.” guest Your Turn column is your cup believe but have not seen.” What will you do today with your of tea. If you do that, try to keep it Judge Amy Coney Barrett, by all brick? between 700-800 words. accounts, lives the life of a faithful Remember, libelous remarks and/ believer and again, it seems to offend Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- or personal attacks are a no-no and some and threaten others. Within umnist, speaker, and author of three Your Local News with could lead to your letter not being twenty-four hours, her faith has been books including the award-winning, your morning Coffee published. dragged through the mud and her fami- critically acclaimed, “Playing with the So, what are you waiting for? ly criticized. I read an opinion commen- Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ Start writing! tator who said it was wrong for her to GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- adopt two children with different skin moore.com. StonebridgePress.com Thursday, October 1, 2020 • ­9 A good time to get outside

Photos Courtesy This could be you! Courtesy of Fat Nancy’s Bait & Tackle Shop. Two nice Tautog taken aboard FishNet Charters this past Saturday. trout, Steelhead, Coho, and King salm- waiting for the seas to calm down after on are all in the river at the same time. all of the tropical depressions passed. The cool weather that nition being the hard- Sure wish I was there! Low water con- The fall fishing is heating up on all we enjoyed last week est to get. Many target The Great ditions still hampered the migration fronts and should provide anglers with is a sign of things to shooters are not prac- of fish, but this week rain was expect- some great fishing before winter sets come before winter sets Outdoors tice shooting at ranges ed to hopefully increase the water in in. This week’s second picture shows in. It is why I love New because of the shortage. the river, making fishing even better, a couple of Capt. Mel’s clients with a England so much. If you It took a pandemic for if that is possible. couple of real nice Tautog taken last do not like the weath- RALPH some residents to find The long hot summer did have its weekend. er today, just wait a few TRUE the outdoors, and their upside, as far as mosquitos and ticks By the time you read this column, weeks and sometimes, a new activities. are concerned. Sitting in the back yard Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife should few days, and it will be People are also doing early evenings was a lot more enjoy- be stocking trout in their annual spots changing. The hot, muggy weather the basic things like spending more able without the constant humming that receive trout every year. If the that we experienced a few weeks ago time with their family , and enjoying of a swarm of mosquitos ready to predicted rain happens, they should was hard on the elderly, but now that meals together. Many now realize what suck your blood dry, for their evening start their fall trout stocking program the fall weather is here, everyone can they have been missing all of their life! meal. I have not found a single tick this week. enjoy the outdoors. Hunting and fish- Having someone else raise their kids, on my dogs this year, and they have Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury ing is being enjoyed by many more is now being done by their parents. spent some time in the woods. They received a large stocking of 12 inch residents of Mass. since the pandemic Being taught to respect others, as well still need their monthly dose of medi- Northern Pike recently by MFW. They started. Hunting and fishing equip- as law enforcement, is something my cations to avoid heart worm and Lyme sure do like to put all of their eggs in ment was flying off of the shelves parents taught us at a very young age. disease. one basket. since spring, and restocking of the Upstate New York’s famous Salmon Captain Mel True of “Fish Net equipment has not happened. River exploded with action last week, Charters “has been doing very well Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them Guns and ammunition are almost according to Fat Nancy’s Tackle shop catching Tautog and Seabass after Rods Bending! impossible to purchase, with ammu- in Pulaski. Rainbow trout, Big Brown spending some time tied up to the dock DIY Ideas that Capture Autumn’s Brilliance Few simple pleasures com- outline the leaf with pen on Mod Podge. As a final touch, on twine and hang! pare to the colorful show of a the paper towel to use as a Take spray the outside surface of ** New England autumn. Why guide). This step helps to the jar with an acrylic finish. Win Dinner for Two at the not capture that brilliance anchor the leaf to the paper. the Again, allow to dry complete- Publick House with projects that will recall To release the leaf ’s natural Hint ly. To use, place a contained Your tips can win you a great crisp, fall days of yore? Read dyes, go over the leaf surface tea light candle or flameless dinner for two at the historic on for inspiration and instruc- again, hammering every inch KAREN candle inside the jar. Publick House Historic Inn tion to spotlight the blazing of the leaf. When done, do the *** in Sturbridge! Simply send in color that comes but once a same working in the opposite TRAINOR Foliage Garlands a hint to be entered into a year. direction. Don’t be afraid to Garlands strung across a random drawing. One winner Botanical Prints take a peek every once in a stores); canning jar. mantle or doorways are popu- per month will win a fabu- Botanical prints are time- while to check your progress. Note: Lighter leaves allow lar autumn décor, but why buy lous three course dinner for less and vintage examples When done, peel the leaf from for more illumination. faux foliage when you have two at the renown restaurant, command premium prices. the paper to expose the print! Instructions: Using a paint- the real thing right outside located on Route 131 across Here in New England, we are To preserve the color of the brush coat the entire outside your door? the town common in historic surrounded by nature’s foli- print, spray with an acrylic of the canning jar generously Note: If you are not using Sturbridge. Because I’m in the age, which have natural dyes protectant. Mat and frame with Mod Podge. Do not coat preserved leaves, this garland business of dispensing tips, and just happen to make the individual prints, or create a the bottom of the jar of the only gets better with age for as not inventing them (although most appealing botanical wall collage of different leaves and rim area. While jar is still wet, they dry, they curl up and take I can take credit for some), hangings. Here’s how: colors! place leaves onto the jar and on a new look! I’m counting on you readers Materials: Pliable, color- Note: Brighter colored press in place. Brush over the Materials: Colorful fall out there to share your best ful autumn leaves, the darker leaves such as Japanese leaves with another coat of leaves (crimson and yellow helpful hints! the better; parchment or rag Maples create the most vivid Mod Podge. Maple leaves are best); Mod paper (resume paper that is colors. Note: Keep in mind spacing Podge (available at craft Do you have a helpful hint at least 25% rag content also Autumn Luminaries leaves apart allows more light stores); plastic straws; twine; or handy tip that has worked works); absorbent paper tow- The most colorful and tex- to shine through. Overlapping hot glue or tape for you? Do you have a ques- els, flat end hammer. tural fall leaves are literally leaves collage style creates a Instructions: Choose flat, tion regarding household or Directions: Clean off any “in the spotlight” with this denser jar and dimmer light. clean leaves. Dry by pressing garden matters? If so, why not dirt or debris from the leaf. homemade luminary project. Once leaves are placed, dab until all moisture is removed share them with readers of Place one sheet of parchment Use either a real or flameless or stipple the Mod Podge in (press between weighted Stonebridge Press newspapers? or rag paper on a flat, clean candle to create a variety of the clear spaces. This little newspaper and paper towels). Send questions and/or hints and sturdy surface such as different mood lighting, extra effort will pay off when Carefully brush Mod Podge on to: Take the Hint!, C/o the a workshop table or cutting Materials: Dried and the light shines through and each leaf. Note: Do one side at Southbridge Evening News, board. Place leaf flat down pressed leaves (drying shows off the texture rather a time and allow to fully dry. PO Box 90; Southbridge, MA on surface. Cover with a few between weighted newspaper than brush strokes. Cut straws in half inch length. 01550. Or E-mail KDRR@aol. layers of paper towels. Using or paper towel pages results in Allow to dry overnight, and Attach a straw piece to back com. Hints are entered into a even force, tap the entire area leaves that are dry, yet pliable; then apply one last coat of of each leaf with hot glue or drawing for dinner for two at of the leaf (to gauge the area, Mod Podge (available at craft strong tape. String each leaf the historic Publick House Inn. Create new garden beds this fall

mow or require hand trimming. Garden Once satisfied with the layout, take a soil test and decide how to kill the Moments existing lawn and weeds as needed. A soil test will tell you how much and what type of fertilizer you will need for MELINDA the plants you are growing. Testing now MYERS means you will have the information in hand when it is time to fertilize in spring. Fall is a great time to create new Next edge the bed. Use a shovel to dig garden beds. Cool, usually drier, fall a V-shaped trench around the border of weather makes it easier to work in the the garden. Or rent or borrow a power garden and for plants to establish. Plus, edger to make larger jobs easier. the Garden To-do list is often a bit short- Once the edging is complete, remove er this time of year and you will get a healthy grass with a sod cutter and use head start on the next growing season. it to fill bare spots in the lawn. Or create Start by locating the placement, size a planting berm or simply add it to the and shape of this new garden. Always compost pile. Just place it green side contact your local underground utility down and wait for it to decompose. locating service at least three business Another method for clearing the days in advance. It’s free and as easy as grass is to cover the area with card- calling 811 or filing an online request. board topped with several inches of organic mulch and wait for the grass They will contact the appropriate com- Photo Melinda Myers and cardboard to decompose. You can panies who will mark the location of Renting a power edger will make creating a large garden bed easier and less labor intensive. their underground utilities in your push back the mulch and cut through work area. This reduces the danger and the cardboard to plant immediately. Or inconvenience of accidently knocking wait to begin planting next spring after the grass and cardboard have broken roots of the good and bad plants they soil improvement. It is easier to repair out power, cable or other utilities while touch. Read and follow label directions and improve the soil before you plant. you create a beautiful landscape. down completely. For quicker results and control of carefully. Start your soil preparation Plus, time spent now yields years of Use a rope or hose to outline the area. after the required waiting period has good results. Add two to four inches of Avoid tight corners or creating narrow perennial weeds, try a total vegetation killer. These products kill the top and passed. Turn To MYERSage ­­­A11 grass borders that will be difficult to The next step, an important one, is 10 • Thursday, October 1, 2020 Thursday, October 1, 2020 • ­11 Design pro Andre Mills illustrates graphics’ power to persuade

caricaturist Andre K. Mills sion will follow his talk. illustrations. County Editors Council) will illustrate graphics’ Mills, a Jamaica native To register for the pro- and the former AdClub power to persuade in The who majored in art at the gram, go to https://conta. of Greater Worcester. Communicators Club’s Oct. University of Lowell (now cc/32F2dsr. For more Membership reflects twen- 6 virtual event. UMass Lowell), plans to information about The ty-first-century profession- Sometimes, words aren’t address the following areas Communicators Club, al communications—adver- enough. An often-over- of interest: visithttps://communica- tisers, writers, editors, looked component in rais- · Defining graphic design. torsclub.org/. multimedia design and pro- ing awareness — and the · Detailing how it›s best duction specialists, market- personality profile — of used to convey ideas and About The ers, and public relations a business and brand is concepts in the enterprise. Communicator’s Club experts—all work toward through memorable graph- · Describing the impact (TCC) an integrated marketing ic design. Mills will explain strong visual communica- Just as communications approach that’s crucial to the power of graphics in a tion can have on people, and the roles of diverse jobs success in today’s market- Zoom presentation set for businesses and the world- within communications place. The Communicators noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, at-large. have morphed and expand- Club’s monthly programs Oct. 6. The $10 program fee Mills’ Lowell-based dig- ed since the 1950s, TCC provide professional devel- includes networking oppor- ital services include logo, has grown and changed. opment from industry Andre Mills tunities and the chance for website and animation cre- The Communicators Club experts, networking and those attending to promote ation; he also draws cari- today is a blend of the other opportunities in a WORCESTER their business before the catures and portraits, and Society of Professional friendly, informal atmo- — Professional graphic main discussion begins. A commissioned work that Communicators (founded sphere, all online this year. designer, illustrator and question-and-answer ses- includes T-shirt and book in 1951 as the Worcester Nichols debuting new competency-based program

BY JASON BLEAU pursue their college education either Nichols College in a press release on of how many courses students take CORRESPONDENT years after high school or as a part- Sept. 21. “Nichols is committed to during the year. Students who com- time student which is defined as “non- providing this alternative and viable plete the program will be awarded DUDLEY – Nichols College has traditional.” The program will assess pathway to help today’s professionals a a Bachelor of Science in Business launched a new program geared the mastery of subjects by examining achieve their goals.” Administration with a management towards offering a new pathway knowledge, skills and abilities rather The new program will include concentration attached. towards a Bachelor’s degree for than being based on classroom time. seven-week terms, two courses at a Candidates for this new program non-traditional students at the Dudley “With the degree requirement for time allowing students to take class- must carry a minimum of 24 college school. more jobs growing, and the attain- es at their own pace. Students will credits into the program. Academic Called the Competency-based ment rate for adults lagging, the need be allowed to add new courses before advisors will also be made available Education (CBE) Program, the new for Competency-based Education has the end of the term if they finish a for students. Interested potential stu- offering is meant to be a flexible never been more critical,” said Kerry course ahead of time. All courses will dents can learn more about the pro- and independent pathway towards a Calnan, Vice President for Innovation be structures for online learning with gram by visiting http://pages.nichols. degree for students who have chosen to and Institutional Effectiveness at an annual subscription fee regardless edu/cbe/.

MYERS STA certified to ensure quality. USDA with spring flowering bulbs, perenni- has more than 30 years of horticulture continued from page A9­­­ BioPreferred certified products are als, trees, and shrubs this fall. Or cover experience and has written over 20 gar- derived from plants and other renew- it with shredded leaves or other organic dening books, including Small Space organic matter like aged manure, peat al products, providing an alternative mulch to suppress weeds and prevent Gardening. Myers is the host of The moss or leaf compost to the top 8 to 12 to petroleum-based goods. Look for soil erosion. Use the winter to plan the Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” inches of soil. These materials improve United States Composting Council’s garden so you will be ready to plant DVD series and the nationally syndi- the drainage in heavy clay soil and STA certified compost that is a renew- once spring arrives. cated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV increase the water holding ability in able, consistent, high quality product In either case, your efforts this fall & radio segments. Myers is a colum- fast draining sandy or rocky soils. made from locally available organic reduce your workload next spring and nist and contributing editor for Birds Check the labeling on the bag when material. shorten the time to a more beautiful & Blooms magazine. Myers’ website is purchasing these products. Make sure Once you mix in the organic mat- landscape. www.melindamyers.com. the product you select is USDA and ter, rake the garden level and smooth. Your garden is ready to plant. Fill it Gardening expert Melinda Myers

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Summers Sr. of passed on to so many family members Robert is sur- Please consider making a memori- 48 years of mar- through her food. vived by his long- al contribution to the Dudley Police riage, her four sons Birthday, wedding, graduation time girlfriend Department Gift Fund or Kosciuszko Benjamin, Daniel, cakes were always done by Anita as Deborah Coolidge of Society (Bush Hall) in honor of Robbie, and Roswell they were her special gift to family. Holliston. Robert. Junior, and Daughter She will be truly missed. Robert was born Private funeral arrangements Lisa. There will be no service or calling in Worcester, MA on have been entrusted to the care of She was proud to hours. November 8, 1942, the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 be a Meme of 13 grandchildren. She Share a memory at www.smithand- son of the late James School Street Webster, MA. loved all of them. walkerfh.com D. and Antonina A guest book is available at www. Anita loved to bake, bowl, go for (Kaseta) Pye; he was predeceased shaw-majercik.com where you may by three brothers: Jimmy, Richard, offer condolences or light a candle in and Dennis, and two sisters: Betty remembrance of Robert. and Patricia. Robert worked for the Dowd to serve as interim Police Chief BY JASON BLEAU ment and would natural- dates that the town conduct the House and be signed by one the Board of Selectmen CORRESPONDENT ly fill the post in the chief ’s an assessment type test to the governor, but recently didn’t want in the position absence. However, the perma- evaluate candidates that are received approval from the they would have had to have CHARLTON – With the nent replacement for Chief interested in the position and Senate. Golas said the town an allowable reason as to recent announcement that Maxfield may be a few months choose the person who scores is waiting to receive approval why they weren’t appointing Charlton Police Chief Graham away. Town Administrator the highest on that assess- to begin its search for a new that individual. It was much Maxfield would retire effective Golas said that following a ment. There is really not a lot chief. For now, the selectmen more of a process that was Oct. 1, Town Administrator vote last year removing the of flexibility with that pro- and Golas feel comfortable very antiquated, and the town Andrew Golas confirms that chief position from civil ser- cess and it forces the town to with Dowd in the lead role. wasn’t interested in following an interim chief has been vice the town is awaiting con- choose the individual that just Golas confirmed that select- anymore,” said Golas. named and that the town is firmation of a bill on the state scores the highest on the test,” men plan to hire from within The Town Administrator currently in a waiting period level to allow the Board of Golas explained. “The town’s the department when the time said Chief Graham Maxfield to determine exactly how they Selectmen the power to deter- move last year was to peti- comes. will be sorely missed and will hire a new leader for the mine their own pick for a new tion the legislature to allow “The other process that was credited the chief with bring- department. hire. the town to basically fill the in place would have basical- ing the department to “profes- Charlton Police Lt. Daniel “Last year, the town voted chief vacancy in any manner ly forced us to hold the test sional standards” and setting Dowd was named the inter- to takes the chief position out the Board of Selectmen deems for anybody who was inter- the department up for a prom- im chief as he is the second of civil service. The civil ser- appropriate.” ested and if the person who ising future. in command for the depart- vice process essentially man- The bill still needs to pass scored the highest was some- Local Boy Scout holds food drive BY JASON BLEAU and Sturbridge,” Bodamer said. “Big CORRESPONDENT Bunny Market were very accommo- dating. We went in with a goal of 500 CHARLTON – Many times, Boy pounds and we tripled that to over Scouts choose construction projects, 1,800 pounds.” nature initiatives or similar endeav- Big Bunny Market was the only ors for their Eagle Scout projects but store that allowed Bodamer to set up one local scout decided to take the for a collection as many businesses are opportunity to help those in need by adhering to strict COVID-19 restric- organizing a food drive for his project tions. Bodamer said he received plenty in 2020. of help from his fellow scouts who all Cameron Bodamer, a member of filled bags from their own neighbor- Charlton Boy Scout Troop #338, orga- hoods or volunteered their time to nized a successful food drive at Big hand out fliers and work the collec- Bunny Market on Sept. 19 and 20 col- tion site during the two-day drive. It lecting nearly 2,000 pounds of food to took three vehicles to transport the benefit the Southbridge Food Share food which is expected to provide for who serve the towns of Charlton, hundreds of families throughout the Southbridge and Sturbridge among region. other communities. Bodamer said he Bodamer hopes to see others donate was inspired to hold the drive for his their time and efforts to help local food project when he sought to do some- banks especially as the pandemic con- thing with a larger impact than a tinues to impact peoples’ livelihoods traditional construction project and and income. thought a food collection during a dif- “Especially with COVID, a lot of ficult economic time and pandemic people are in need of food and other would serve the greatest need. resources that are hard to get in these “I always wanted to give back to times. Even if you are fortunate and the community and just building a have everything, other people might shed or something like that wouldn’t not. Right now, it’s important to give Photo Courtesy really give as much over a longer back and I’m thankful for all the Charlton Boy Scout Cameron Bodamer with just a portion of the 1,800 pounds of food collect- period of time. The Southbridge Food support this project received,” said ed at his two-day food drive to benefit the Southbridge Food Share. Share helps the community I live in Bodamer. as well as others like Southbridge Overlook earns top marks from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CHARLTON — In 2007, Centers for stars—for its overall rating, placing it Tameryn Campbell, President & Campbell, who joined The Overlook Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) among the top 10 percent of best nurs- CEO of Masonic Health System of in 2014, has spearheaded a transfor- introduced a program to rate the qual- ing homes in the country. Massachusetts and the first-ever female mation of the organization on all lev- ity of care and services provided by In addition to its overall rating leader of the senior living organization, els, leading to its financial stability nursing homes throughout the country. of five stars, Overlook Health and noted, “We are honored to achieve this and desirability among seniors in the A nursing home’s overall quality rat- Rehabilitation Center earned five-star notable accomplishment from CMS. It region. The turnaround also earned ing, as recorded on the CMS Nursing ratings for both its staffing and quality lets us know we are fulfilling our mis- her recognition from the Worcester Home Compare website, is based on 3 of resident care measures. sion and vision of providing superior Business Journal—on an elite list of critical ratings: The five-star rating is a seal of excel- person-centered car—and providing it 2019 outstanding women in business. 1) Health care inspections lence from CMS, underscoring the with passion.” The new CMS ratings include data for 2) Quality of resident care measures high quality of health care and ser- “I am especially proud of the five-star more than 15,000 senior care providers 3) Staffing vice standards delivered within The ratings for staffing and quality mea- participating in Medicare, Medicaid or In its newest set of ratings published Overlook Continuing Care Retirement sures,” Campbell added. “Our team both. Overlook Masonic Health Center in August, the esteemed Centers for Community. As well, the rating serves members deserve that distinction, as is one of 102 providers in Massachusetts Medicare & Medicaid Services issued as a valuable tool for consumers when they work incredibly hard—especially to receive a five-star overall rating. the Overlook Health and Rehabilitation seeking the best of the best in nursing with the COVID-19 challenges confront- Center a maximum five out of five home care. ing our industry, nation and world.”

News, really close to home StonebridgePress.com Thursday, October 1, 2020 • ­13 Sturbridge celebrates Arbor Day

STURBRIDGE — As with many Photo Courtesy events of 2020 due to Covid-19, cele- Sturbridge’s Arbor Day was recently held brating Arbor Day was also delayed, at the 10 Old Sturbridge Village Trail Head normally celebrated on the last Friday parking lot. From left to right: Landscape in April, this year Arbor Day was cel- Evolution crew member, Tom Chamberland ebrated in summer. This year, eight (watering tree) and Tony Crane, Sturbridge trees were adopted by Sturbridge fam- Tree Warden. ilies, along with the traditional Arbor Day celebration tree planting. was delayed this year due to consider- Sturbridge Tree Warden, Tony ations from Covid-19, but I am pleased Crane organized and managed the we were able to hold a ceremony and 31st consecutive Arbor Day ceremony plant some trees” for Sturbridge, taking over from long This year’s ceremonial Arbor Day time, now retired, Tree Warden Tom tree was a White Oak planted in the Chamberland. parking lot island of the recently “Tom has been a great asset to the completed trail head parking lot at town, and his legacy of 30 consecu- 10 Old Sturbridge Village Rd. The tive Arbor Day ceremonies was one tree was “adopted” by the Sturbridge program I had to continue. His help Trail Committee, Assisting in the tree and guidance were invaluable,” said plantings were crew members from Tony Crane, continuing, “Arbor Day For more information on contact Tree Warden Tony Crane at Landscape Evolution of Holland. Sturbridge’s “adopt a tree” program [email protected]. QCC offers innovative professional development training WORCESTER of Advanced Manufacturing, we have responded to the need and are allowing individu- is another safe and effective — Quinsigamond Community as well as Microsoft 365 to for workers to quickly ‘skill als to design a custom pro- way to learn new skills or College’s Center for Workforce online software services up,’ is by offering this type gram that is best suited to increase existing skillsets,” Development and Continuing suite. Participants can choose of learning model,” said Dean their individual career goals,” Ms. Manning continued. 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Each module takes approxi- transition at the start of the tinuing-education respond to the needs of both “We looked at a number of mately one hour to complete pandemic, as well as a free For more information about employers and individuals trends both locally and nation- and includes a pre and post infectious disease control QCC, contact Josh Martin, working in today’s digital age. ally, which resulted in some assessment. Students can course to assist companies in Director of Institutional QCC’s subscription-style new course offerings for the print out a certificate when navigating the new workplace Communications at 508-854- model of learning contains fall, as well as new ways we will the module is completed. landscape. 7513 or [email protected]. more than 500 unique online be offering our courses. One “We are moving away from “Now with these ‘all you edu. modules in 14 different areas of the most innovative ways the one-size-fits-all approach can learn’ programs, there LEGALS Commonwealth of Massachusetts This day is NOT a hearing date, but a may be taken in this matter without fur- distribution of assets and expenses of The Trial Court deadline date by which you have to file ther notice to you. In addition to filing administration. Probate and Family Court the written appearance if you object to the written appearance, you or your WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Worcester Probate the petition. If you fail to file the written attorney must file a written affidavit Justice of this Court. and Family Court appearance by the return date, action stating the specific facts and grounds Date: September 11, 2020 225 Main Street may be taken in this matter without fur- of your objection within 30 days after Stephanie K. Fattman, Worcester, MA 01608 ther notice to you. In addition to filing the return date. Register of Probate (508) 831-2200 the written appearance, you or your IMPORTANT NOTICE October 1, 2020 Docket No. WO20C0184CA attorney must file a written affidavit The outcome of this proceeding CITATION ON PETITION TO stating the specific facts and grounds may limit or completely take away CHARLTON CHANGE NAME of your objection within 30 days after the above-named person’s right to CONSERVATION COMMISSION In the matter of: the return date. make decisions about personal af- Public Hearing Notice Nyapilah Cole IMPORTANT NOTICE fairs or financial affairs or both. The A Public Hearing will be held remote- A Petition to Change Name of Adult The outcome of this proceeding above-named person has the right to ly via Zoom Conferencing by calling has been filed by Nyapilah Cole of may limit or completely take away ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make 1-646 558 8656 and using meeting ID # Southbridge MA the above-named person’s right to this request on behalf of the above- 839 6020 0986 and password 802072 requesting that the court enter a make decisions about personal af- named person. If the abovenamed at 7:40 PM on 10/7/2020 to consider a Decree changing their name to: Aaron fairs or financial affairs or both. The person cannot afford a lawyer, one Notice of Intent for Kathleen Wilk for Kpamazu Kennedy above-named person has the right to may be appointed at State expense. the property IMPORTANT NOTICE ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Located at: 310 Partridge Hill Rd, Any person may appear for purpos- this request on behalf of the above- Justice of this Court. Charlton, MA es of objecting to the petition by named person. If the above-named Date: September 11, 2020 For the installation of septic system filing an appearance at: Worcester person cannot afford a lawyer, one Stephanie K. Fattman within the 100ft buffer zone Probate and Family Court before may be appointed at State expense. Register of Probate This is a Public Hearing under the re- 10:00 a.m. on the return day of WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, October 1, 2020 quirements of G.L. CH. 131 §40, as 10/13/2020. This is NOT a hearing First Justice of this Court. amended. Plans are available at the date, but a deadline by which you Date: September 11, 2020 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Charlton website – Conserva- must file a written appearance if you Stephanie K. Fattman The Trial Court tion Commission object to this proceeding. Register of Probate Probate and Family Court October 1, 2020 WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, October 1, 2020 Worcester Probate and Family First Justice of this Court. Court 225 Main Street CHARLTON Date: September 17, 2020 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester, MA 01608 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Stephanie K. Fattman The Trial Court (508)831-2200 Public Hearing Notice Register of Probate Probate and Family Court Docket No. WO18P1845EA A Public Hearing will be held remote- October 1, 2020 Worcester Probate and Family Estate of: ly via Zoom Conferencing by calling Court Christopher Crosbie 1-646 558 8656 and using meeting ID # Commonwealth of Massachusetts 225 Main Street Date Of Death: 04/07/2018 839 6020 0986 and password 802072 The Trial Court Worcester, MA 01608 CITATION ON PETITION FOR at 7:35 PM on 10/7/2020 to consider a Probate and Family Court Docket No. WO20P2492PM FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF Amendment to Order of Conditions Worcester Division CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL for Audrey Martinez for the property Worcester Probate and Family PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT REPRESENTATIVE Located at: Lot 2 Buteau Rd, Charlton, Court OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER To all interested persons MA 225 Main Street PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT A Petition has been filed by: For the relocation of the proposed Worcester, MA 01608 TO G.L.c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 John F. Crosbie of Boca Raton FL house footprint and the addition of a Docket No. WO20P2491GD In the matter of: requesting that the Court enter a for- drive under garage. CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Ronald Billib mal Decree and Order that This is a Public Hearing under the re- PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF Of: Bristol, ME John F. Crosbie of Boca Raton FL quirements of G.L. CH. 131 §40, as GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED RESPONDENT be appointed as Successor Person- amended. Plans are available at the PERSON PURSUANT TO (Person to be Protected/Minor) al Representative(s) of said estate to Town of Charlton website – Conserva- G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 To the named Respondent and all other serve Without Surety on the bond and tion Commission In the matter of: interested persons, a petition has been for such other relief as requested in the October 1, 2020 Ronald Billib filed by Harrington Memorial Hospital Petition. Of: Bristol, ME of Southbridge, MA in the above cap- You have the right to obtain a copy of CHARLTON RESPONDENT tioned matter alleging that Ronald Bil- the Petition from the Petitioner or at the CONSERVATION COMMISSION Alleged Incapacitated Person lib is in need of a Conservator or other Court. You have a right to object to this Public Hearing Notice To the named Respondent and all oth- protective order and requesting that proceeding. To do so, you or your at- A Public Hearing will be held remote- er interested persons, a petition has Jonathan M Spirn of Waltham, MA torney must file a written appearance ly via Zoom Conferencing by calling been filed by Some Suitable Person Be Appointed and objection at this Court before: 1-646 558 8656 and using meeting ID # Harrington Memorial Hospital of South- of, 10:00 a.m. on 10/13/20 . This is NOT 839 6020 0986 and password 802072 bridge, MA in the above captioned (or some other suitable person) a hearing date, but a deadline by which at 7:30 PM on 10/7/2020 to consider a matter alleging that Ronald Billib is in be appointed as Conservator to serve you must file a written appearance and Request for Determination of Ap- need of a Guardian and requesting that Without Surety on the bond. The pe- objection if you object to this proceed- plicability for Marilyn Hultgren for the Jonathan M Spirn of Waltham MA (or tition asks the court to determine that ing. If you fail to file a timely written ap- property some other suitable person) be ap- the Respondent is disabled, that a pro- pearance and objection followed by an Located at: 50 Northside Rd, Charlton, pointed as Guardian to serve With- tective order or appointment of a Con- Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) MA out Surety on the bond. servator is necessary, and that the pro- days of the return date, action may be For the replacement of existing leach- The petition asks the court to deter- posed conservator is appropriate. The taken without further notice to you. ing areas due to cess pool failure mine that the Respondent is incapaci- petition is on file with this court. The estate is being administered un- This is a Public Hearing under the re- tated, that the appointment of a Guard- You have the right to object to this der formal procedure by the Personal quirements of G.L. CH. 131 §40, as ian is necessary, and that the proposed proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or Representative under the Massachu- amended. Plans are available at the Guardian is appropriate. The petition is your attorney must file a written appear- setts Uniform Probate Code without Town of Charlton website – Conserva- on file with this court and may contain ance at this court on or before 10:00 supervision by the Court. Inventory tion Commission a request for certain specific authority. A.M. on the return date of 10/13/2020. and accounts are not required to be October 1, 2020 You have the right to object to this This day is NOT a hearing date, but a filed with the Court, but recipients are proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or deadline date by which you have to file entitled to notice regarding the admin- your attorney must file a written appear- the written appearance if you object to istration from the Personal Represen- ance at this court on or before 10:00 the petition. If you fail to file the written tative and can petition the Court in any A.M. on the return date of 10/13/2020. appearance by the return date, action matter relating to the estate, including 14 • Thursday, October 1, 2020

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