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BY GUS STEEVES water budgets; the latter a fine line between using study; he said it could CORRESPONDENT rose 11 percent because enough money for this wait until next year. The WEBSTER – A social- of debt for the new treat- year and not having other cited safety and ly-distanced Town ment plant. enough for next year,” he environmental reasons Meeting rejected sell- Town Administrator said. not to sell. Specifically, ing a parcel of town Doug Willardson noted Regarding the land he noted about 150 endan- land for development that will likely change issues, the town sought gered turkey vultures last week, but approved in the fall, once Webster bids for 5.25 acres of water “sleep in those woods almost everything else finds out how much department land off Park every night” and warned on the 23-article war- state aid it will actually Street, aiming to put the against having a public rant. The one exception get. He noted he’s heard money into an account waterline running under was another land issue, of “several different sce- that Town Meeting would private property. passing over a proposal narios,” with the “worst have to approve using. A couple items later, to given the Conservation case” being a cut of 20 Willardson said they got citizens voted 73-18 Commission control of 12 percent, or about $2.5 mil- one bid, of $250,000 from a to pass over an arti- acres taken for unpaid lion. That would require developer seeking to build cle that would have taxes. Webster to slash anoth- nine homes, but could put given the Conservation Most of the meeting was er million, since town it out to bid again. Commission control of standard financial work officials already cut the The voters had other about 12 acres off Lower that prompted very little rest from the budget pro- ideas. Two men gave Gore Road. Assessor discussion. Without even posed in March. (Town voice to what proved to be Mark Becker said get- a question, participants Meeting later put most overwhelming opposition ting that land as a tax voted 79-14 to approve the of this year’s remaining – 10-78 – to the sale. One title foreclosure was “a town’s $47 million budget. Free Cash money into argued it made no sense big win for the town” Courtesy Similarly lopsided votes Stabilization, which now to do it now since the vot- because some sections approved the $3.6 million holds $2.8 million.) ers had just approved a Johnny Marcuccio sewer and $2.6 million “We’re trying to walk water department asset Turn To BUDGET page ­­­A10 recently celebrated his Kindergarten graduation with a private ceremony in his family’s backyard. Water and sewer articles approved in Dudley He entertained them by performing a sample BY JASON BLEAU voting in the latter half of Road and Dresser Hill “These are improve- of the many things he CORRESPONDENT the annual town meeting. Road that caused the ments that in two of the learned this year, fol- Articles 16 through 19 all most debate. three cases are mandat- lowed by a celebration DUDLEY – Voters in pertained to water and Scott Zajkowski, chair ed by the Department with family and close Dudley overwhelming- sewer projects but it was of the Water & Sewer of Environmental friends. He attended St. ly approved a series of Article 16, a request to Commission, responded Protection. The tanks Joseph School, and home water and sewer arti- borrow $5,225,000 through to calls on social media need to be inspected, schooled after the onset cles during the spring the Massachusetts Clean for voters to reject the cleaned, and rehabbed. of the Coronavirus out- annual town meeting on Water Trust to cover proposal and requests The Station 1 modifica- break. God job, Johnny! Monday, June 23 despite the cost associated with during the meeting to tions are to add a level of early contention bring- modifications to Pump hold the item for the fall redundancy to our water ing strong statements Station No. 1, the Mason town meeting by implor- system that is greatly from town officials. Road Extension Water ing citizens to support needed. That station has The series of four arti- Main replacement and the article calling the been out of commission cle made up nearly an the rehabilitation to projects essential and Oxford voters Turn To ARTICLES page ­­­A9 hour of discussion and water tanks on Bates required by the state. approve debt exclusion BY GUS STEEVES CORRESPONDENT OXFORD — Last week, Town Meeting voted to approve a 15-year, $15 million debt exclusion to repair the town’s roads, sending it to this Tuesday’s bal- lot (after this paper’s deadline). The 127 voters also approved everything else on the 17-article warrant, including the $40.7 million budget and a significant sum of capital spending. According to Town Manager Jen Callahan, the pro- posal came out of the failure of the last ballot question to build a DPW headquarters. At that time, she said, “people said we’d rather fix the roads first.” “We cannot even keep up with the funding the state provides” – about $500,000 a year – and “cannot get ahead” even by adding $500,000 of local funds to that, she said. Callahan said that funding shortage has led to “decades in the making for disrepair,” which DPW Director Sean Divoll expanded on to say “most Oxford roadways need structural improvement.” At this point, the town’s average condition is 62 on a 100-point scale, with many roads in the 40-55 zone. He noted 55 is “basically in failure.” Back in 2015, he said, the town’s road condition study found Oxford needs at least $1 million a year just to “keep the town level,” leading to the town matching state Chapter 90 funding. But he noted even All Saints Academy sends off that money didn’t allow much work on neighborhood streets because it’s legally prioritized to the connector roads. The debt exclusion funds, by contrast, can be used on any road, and Divoll said $15 million would eighth grade graduates be enough (with the state’s extra money, but without the local match) to reach all of them. Doing so would cost the “mode value” house (the most common home WEBSTER — On Sunday, June 8, the eighth-grade students of All Saints Academy came to St. Louis value, $212,400) about $54 extra a year, or $1300 over the Church in Webster to partake in their graduation Mass and ceremony. While observing all social distancing life of the 25-year bond repayment, he said. rules, students sat with their families as their pastors, Rev. William Sanders and Rev. Adam Reid, and their “I know it’s a big decision, and comes with a lot of teachers celebrated them. heartache,” Divoll added. In her remarks, Mrs. Joan Matys, Principal, commented on how these students deserve recognition. In Voters generally agreed, with one woman noting the midst of this pandemic much has been said about how schools and teachers and families quickly adapt- “It’s way worth it to do $50 a year just for the wear and ed to distance learning. And yes, parents have truly become partners in education. But no one really spoke tear on my car.” Some questioned its impact because to the efforts of the students. Their world had been turned upside down. Since March 16, the first day of their home values and taxes have continually risen, virtual classroom learning for All Saints Academy, the very real need for social connections and interac- and one asked how far the money would actually reach tions that students have been accustomed to getting for seven and a half hours a day, five days a week, for with inflation. Divoll noted the costs were projected their entire school career no longer existed. Gone too were team sports, activities, clubs, celebrations, and at 3-4 percent interest rates, but those are currently gatherings. Every student in the Diocese of Worcester should be commended, but most especially, each of lower. these graduates for rising to the challenge and figuring out a way to keep going and learning despite all the Personal fiscal issues popped up during debate over obstacles. several smaller items as well, particularly the capital One of the core values of All Saints Academy is to instill in each student a sense of responsibility for projects. But that didn’t change the fact they were all human dignity. In light of the social unrest in society surrounding racism and injustice, this core value has approved. Among them were the extra $500,000 for become even more critical for these students to understand and take to heart. The hope of all faculty and roads, $265,000 for building improvements, $137,500 for staff is that all students live that core value and stand up for others who cannot themselves. All lives matter. fire apparatus, $289,000 for DPW vehicles (from two The newly graduated students exited the church with one final assignment from All Saints Academy – to different sources), $126,000 for a new math curriculum stand up for what is right and just, and go make a difference. These students will be making a difference and several smaller items. at Marianapolis Preparatory School, Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, and St. Paul One of the more contentious was $35,000 to rebuild Diocesan Jr.-Sr. High School in the fall. Turn To OXFORD page ­­­A9 2 • The Webster Times • Friday, July 3, 2020 www.StonebridgePress.com Morse Lumber Seth Champoux of North Oxford makes Dean’s List at RIT Co., Inc. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Seth Champoux and professional programs, making it of North Oxford was named to the Dean’s among the largest private universities 994 N Woodstock Rd List at Rochester Institute of Technology in the U.S. for the 2020 Spring Semester. 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Incomplete grade, are eligible for the Local students named to Spring 2020 Dean’s List at Dean College FRANKLIN — Dean College is a private, residential college located pleased to announce the students that in Franklin Massachusetts, 45 min- have earned a place on the Dean’s List utes from Boston, Massachusetts, and for the Spring 2020 semester. These stu- Providence, Rhode Island. Dean College dents have demonstrated serious com- offers baccalaureate degrees, associate mitment to their studies while at Dean degree programs, as well as a robust College. schedule of part-time continuing and Olivia Houlihan of Webster professional education credit and certif- Amanda Mulligan of Webster icate programs throughout the calendar Founded in 1865, Dean College is year. Granger receives degree from Western New England University

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Meghan Pratt of Local students receive degrees from Dudley named to Quinnipiac University University of Scranton HAMDEN, Conn. — Christopher Gardner of Dudley and from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergrad- Julia Trudeau of Webster received degrees from Quinnipiac uate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 110 degree Dean’s List University: programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, SCRANTON, Pa. — Meghan E. Pratt About Quinnipiac University Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, of Dudley was among more than 2,000 Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institu- Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac students were named to The University tion located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2020 Review’s “The Best 385 Colleges.” The spring semester. The Dean’s List recog- Chronicle of Higher Education has named nizes students for academic excellence. Quinnipiac among the Great Colleges to A student must have a grade point Work For(r). For more information, please average of 3.5 or better with a mini- Area residents named to dean’s visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on mum number of credit hours during the Facebook at facebook.com/quinnipiacu- semester to make the Dean’s List. news and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter @ Pratt is a senior counseling and human list at Quinnipiac University QuinnipiacU. services major in the University’s two hours from Boston. The university Panuska College of Professional Studies. HAMDEN, Conn. — Camden Boggio enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate of Dudley was named to the dean’s and 3,000 graduate and part-time stu- list for the Spring 2020 semester at dents in 110 degree programs through its Quinnipiac University. Schools of Business, Communications, To qualify for the dean’s list, students Education, Engineering, Health must earn a grade point average of at Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. and the College of Arts and Sciences. Full-time students must complete at Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. least 14 credits in a semester, with at News & World Report and Princeton least 12 credits that have been grad- Review’s “The Best 385 Colleges.” The ed on a letter grade basis to be eligi- Chronicle of Higher Education has ble. Part-time students must complete named Quinnipiac among the Great at least six credits during a semester. Colleges to Work For(r). For more infor- mation, please visit qu.edu. 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CONWAY, S.C. — More than 2,300 undergraduate students Oktawia Gielarowiec of Webster for earning Highest Honors. Gielarowiec is majoring in Health at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List Management & Policy. for the Spring 2020 semester, including Shane Vigeant, a mar- Alicja Rogalski of Webster for earning High Honors. Rogalski is majoring in BiomedSci:Med&VetSci. keting major from Dudley. Peter Kondek of Dudley for earning High Honors. Kondek is majoring in EnSci:Ecosystems. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public compre- Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned hensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just min- recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time utes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. course load (12 or more graded credits). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester Coastal Carolina University offers baccalaureate degrees grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded in 85 major fields of study. Among CCU’s 30 graduate-level high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors. programs are 26 master’s degrees, two educational specialist The University of New Hampshire is a flagship research university that inspires innovation and degrees, and the doctorates in education and marine science: transforms lives in our state, nation and world. More than 16,000 students from all 50 states and 71 coastal and marine systems science. The most popular under- countries engage with an award-winning faculty in top ranked programs in business, engineering, law, graduate majors are marine science, management, exercise liberal arts and the sciences across more than 200 programs of study. UNH’s research portfolio includes and sport science, communication and psychology. CCU partnerships with NASA, NOAA, NSF and NIH, receiving more than $100 million in competitive exter- boasts a growing array of internship, research and interna- nal funding every year to further explore and define the frontiers of land, sea and space. tional opportunities for students, as well as numerous online To learn more about the opportunities at the University of New Hampshire visit: www.unh.edu. programs through Coastal Online. More than 10,000 students from across the country and around the world interact with a world-class faculty, and countries received this honor. enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an Mark W. Cronin, Dean of the College, announced inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community Local residents named that Megan A. Nguyen of Dudley and Adrienne M. interaction that is fueled by more than 120 student clubs and Lesieur of Oxford have been named to the Dean’s organizations. to Dean’s List at List for the spring 2020 semester at Saint Anselm Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal College, Manchester, New Hampshire. Carolina Junior College and became an independent state Saint Anselm university in 1993. About Saint Anselm College Visit coastal.edu for more information. Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a four- MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Saint year liberal arts college providing a 21st century Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. high academic achievers for the second semester Located in southern New Hampshire near Boston Rebecca Ramsey named of the 2019-2020 school year. To be eligible for this and the seacoast, Saint Anselm is well known honor, a student must have achieved a grade point for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New to Dean’s List average of 3.3 or better in the semester with at least Hampshire Institute of Politics, a highly successful 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. A nursing program, a legacy of community service total of 879 students representing 26 states and 6 PENSACOLA, Fla. — Rebecca Ramsey of Dudley was and a commitment to the arts. named to the Dean›s List by Dr. Troy Shoemaker, president of Pensacola Christian College, for academic achievement during the 2020 spring semester. This was a result of earning Springfield College recognizes Dean’s List students a semester grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Pensacola Christian College is a liberal arts college enroll- semester. Jones is studying Springfield College is an inde- ing students from every state in the U.S. and from around the SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Health Science. pendent, nonprofit, coeducation- world. The College has an enrollment of nearly 4,000 students College Recognizes Dean’s List Springfield College has named al institution founded in 1885. (undergraduate, graduate, and seminary) and offers a variety Students for the 2020 Spring Kelsey Prince from Webster Approximately 4,100 students, of programs of study. Semester. to the dean’s list for academic including 2,500 full-time under- Springfield College has named excellence for the 2020 spring graduate students, study at its Virginia Richert from Dudley semester. Prince is studying main campus in Springfield, to the dean’s list for academic Health Science. Mass., and at its regional cam- excellence for the 2020 spring Springfield College has named puses across the country. semester. Richert is studying Ariana Guenther from Webster Springfield College inspires stu- Applied Exercise Science. to the dean’s list for academic dents through the guiding prin- Springfield College has named excellence for the 2020 spring ciples of its Humanics philoso- Alexandra Jones from Dudley semester. Guenther is studying phy - educating in spirit, mind, to the dean’s list for academic Health Science/Occupational and body for leadership in ser- excellence for the 2020 spring Therapy. vice to others. St. Joseph School announces scholarship recipients

WEBSTER — St. Joseph School is proud to announce the recipients of their 2020-21 Educational Scholarships. Honor roll stu- Place Motors is proud to sponsor dents in Grades 4-7 are eligible to apply each year. In addition j j j Friday’s Child j j j to maintaining honor roll status, students must also Hi! My name is Francisco submit a list of and I like to make people laugh! their extracurric- Francisco is an intelligent, creative ular activities, as young man of Hispanic descent who well as a Letter of speaks both English and Spanish. He Recommendation is fun, full of life, and very compassion- from a teacher, priest, or com- ate. He also enjoys playing basketball munity member. and video games, drawing, and trying Congratulations new things. to the following In school, Francisco enjoys art and students: Connor always looks forward to attending that Czechowski - Grade 7, Bobbi class. At this time, Francisco attends a Enman – Grade vocational high school with a focus on 6, Zane Ferri – working in sheet metal. He and others Grade 8, Dominik Francisco in his sheet metal class are currently Gielarowiec – Age 17 working on making signs for local busi- Grade 8, Molly nesses as well as traffic signs for the school’s parking lot. He feels that Hachigian – Grade 5, Samantha Keller working in sheet metal may be his future career. Francisco is also a money – Grade 8, Krystian manager and spends and saves his money wisely. Kowalczyk – Legally freed for adoption, Francisco would like to be placed with a Grade 8, Elizabeth two-parent family. He is also open to a single male parent. Francisco will Mahlert – Grade 8, need a family who will provide him with love, stability, and a safe environ- Paul Mankarios – ment in which he can grow to his fullest potential. The family will also need Grade 7, Bradley McCarthy – Grade to understand that it will take time for Francisco to build trust and feel safe. 7, Brett McCarthy Francisco would like the family to know that he does enjoy his privacy. Fran- – Grade 6, Gabriela cisco will need to maintain contact with his siblings who reside in Virginia. Pianka – Grade 6, Who Can Adopt? Maya Podskarbi Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If – Grade 8, Gianna Rosario – Grade 6, you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in Hanna Watson – your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive Grade 7, Matthew parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or Zdrok – Grade 7. homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. Congratulations, The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, inter- student! views, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. Email To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-6273 or visit www.mareinc. Us! org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have a permanent place to call home. What’s On Your Mind? We’d Like to Know.

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We’d Love To Hear From You! www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, July 3, 2020 • The Webster Times • 5 Tips to Clean Vintage Wares Collecting, whether for ** ages the coin’s natural “toning,” which Proper handling of a coin is also business or pleasure, is Take Ceramics and may takes decades to acquire. While important. When working with a col- one of today’s most popu- Glass: Although ceramics commercial dips and such may make a lection, cover work surfaces with a soft lar pastimes. From root- the are generally considered coin shine like new, the chemicals not material such as velvet to avoid scratch- ing out attic relics to buy- int to be stable materials, a only remove the tarnish, they remove ing. Collectible coins should be handled ing at high end antiques H certain amount of caution the luster and can damage the surface. only by its edges. The face of the coin is stores, stumbling upon a must be used when clean- In fact collectors advise to never clean a adversely affected by skin oils and there- vintage “find” can be an KAREN ing them. According to coin you cannot afford to lose. fore rare or valuable coins should only be exciting challenge. While TRAINOR the Henry Ford Museum That said, if you have a less valuable touched while wearing soft cotton gloves. aged wares often boast in Dearborn, Michigan coin that desperately needs a “wash” ** plenty of charm, the vin- the majority of ceramic and are determined to clean it up, you Win Dinner for Two at the Publick tage goods also come with imperfections. items can be successfully cleaned provid- may want to try careful rinsing with House Thankfully, all it often takes is a bit of ed that a few basic instructions are fol- a gentle hand soap to remove grime. Your tips can win you a great dinner elbow grease to bring a beloved piece up lowed, as recommended by the museum: Or some collectors simply soak coins for two at the historic Publick House to par. With this in mind, this week’s Some antique ceramics contain frag- in water to loosen surface dirt. Others Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send columnwill review some suggestions ile painted or gilded surface decoration have reported success by soaking coins in a hint to be entered into a random from experts on proper cleaning for spe- which can be removed or damaged by in olive oil. Drying can be tricky how- drawing. One winner per month will win cific antiques and collectibles. harsh cleaning solutions. It is important ever, as rubbing can cause surface a fabulous three course dinner for two at *Note: The above information is to use only dilute cleaning solutions, abrasion, so be sure to pat coins dry. the renown restaurant, located on Route offered as a guideline only and not meant applied with soft cloths during clean- As they say, an ounce of prevention is 131 across the town common in historic as instructional. Any application applied ing. Antique ceramics should never be worth a pound of cure, and this rings true Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business is strictly at the user’s own risk and soaked in any liquid. Prolonged soaking when it comes to keeping coins clean and of dispensing tips, not inventing them responsibility. and uneven drying can lead to stain- free from preventable damage. While (although I can take credit for some), Textiles: From ornate Victorian tex- ing of ceramics. This is particular- the tendency for beginning collectors I’m counting on you readers out there to tiles to simple childhood aprons, vintage ly probable in items that are chipped, is to collect favored coins in a jar or share your best helpful hints! linens are one of the most favored col- scratched or that have cracked glazes. container, it is better to prevent further lectibles. While old fabrics can be espe- Lastly, automatic dishwashers should scratches by storing collectible coins Do you have a helpful hint or handy cially beautiful, they are also often very never be used to clean antique ceramics. properly. This can be accomplished eco- tip that has worked for you? Do you have delicate, especially after years of use Recommended materials for cleaning nomically if you store coins in approved a question regarding household or gar- or storage. Washing aged pieces can be ceramic objects include mild detergents Mylar “flip” coin holders, coin albums, den matters? If so, why not share them a challenge. First you must assess the in water. The detergents used at the or individually in envelopes that are of with readers of Stonebridge Press newspa- situation carefully as textiles are not Henry Ford Museum are Triton X-100, archival quality. Some serious collectors pers? Send questions and/or hints to: Take always as strong as they may appear. If Vulpex and Orvus. All three products are invest in a specialized wooden coin cab- the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge Evening you are not willing to risk damage with a available from Conservation Resources inet to store their valuable collection. A News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, MA 01550. water wash, do not take chances. Instead, International L.L.C. A mixture of etha- coin collection should not be stored in Or E-mail [email protected]. Hints are seek professional cleaning advice. nol (ethyl alcohol) and water at a ratio of damp, humid spaces as these conditions entered into a drawing for dinner for two Once you have decided to wash your one to one can also be used for cleaning. encourage corrosion. at the historic Publick House Inn. textiles by hand, proceed with caution. Before proceeding to clean an object, it is If you are attempting to clean dirty or important to inspect and test the object grimy fabrics, first lightly shake the to make sure that no elements will be item, then vacuum (with a nylon stock- removed or damaged during cleaning. ing over the hose) the surface to safe- Once it has been determined that it is ly remove any tiny particles that could safe to proceed with cleaning, the clean- damage the piece. Many sturdy linen ing solution should be tested in a small items can tolerate a warm wash with inconspicuous area to insure that deco- gentle soap. For best results, only wash rative designs will not be damaged. one piece or two small pieces at a time. Dilute detergents (approximately 1% Do not rub the fabric and never scrub. in water) should be applied using a soft Simply swish by hand to agitate the piece cloth or cotton balls. The residual deter- in soapy water. Never rub the fabric. gent should be removed by rinsing with Swish it around in the soapy water. (You distilled water applied also with a cloth may decide the piece needs soaking; if or cotton balls. In both instances, the so, rinse off soap and soak only in clear cloth should be damp not wet. The object water). When it is time to wash out the should then be allowed to air dry. soap, rinse very carefully, in a tub of clear Glass can be cleaned in much the same water or under a soft stream of water. manner as ceramics...with the addition Repeat rinse at least two times. Do not of dilute ammonia as a cleaner. wring, instead gently pat the water out. ** Lay textile on a towel to absorb water Coin Collections: The golden rule for and allow to dry flat in well ventilated cleaning coins is “don’t!” When it comes area. Or if is safe for the fabric, place it to caring for coins, many a novice collec- over a hanger padded with a towel to tor has learned the hard way that clean- dry. Many sturdy linens such as sheets ing or even polishing a coin can cause its and pillowcases will benefit from a line value to plummet. The first rule of coin dry in the sun to freshen and remove collecting is never clean a coin unless it stains. If your item cannot tolerate the is done professionally, as cleaning dam- stress of line drying, you might want to try laying out the item on a towel in the sun. Keep in mind sunlight can fade and damage bright colors and wools. If a hand wash and soak fails to remove common yellow stains from white lin- ens, experts recommend soaking items in sodium perborate. This is available at some drug stores and is the main ingre- dient in common washes sold to soak vintage quilts. Keep in mind, proper storage of tex- tiles can often prevent dirt and damage. When storing vintage textiles, do not iron them first. And never place fine linens in plastic bags, which can damage fibers by not allowing them to breathe. Also avoid folding, as creases can cause the fibers to break down and this prac- tice can lead to yellow fold lines common to stored linens. Some experts roll flat linens on wide cardboard tubes laying down acid free tissue paper between lay- ers of fabric. If storing vintage textiles, always wrap items in acid free tissue to prevent decomposition. Never pack linens for storage in plastic tote boxes. Archival storage boxes with lids are a safe choice and they are available at art supply or specialty stores.

Grace Wenzel named to Gettysburg College Dean’s Honor List GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Grace Wenzel of Dudley has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean’s Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2019 semester. Students with a quality point aver- age of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester’s work are placed on the College’s Dean’s Honor List. Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residen- tial college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition that includes Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel lau- reate and other distinguished scholars among its alumni. The college enrolls 2,600 undergraduate students and is located on a 200-acre campus adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective four- year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong aca- demic tradition. Alumni include Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate, and other distinguished scholars. The college enrolls 2,600 under- graduate students and is located on a 200-acre campus adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. 6 • The Webster Times • Friday, July 3, 2020 www.StonebridgePress.com

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THE DEADLINE to submit letters to the editor and commentaries for next week’s newspaper is Friday at noon. SEND ALL ITEMS to Editor Brendan Viewpoint Berube at The Webster Times — [email protected] A Stonebridge Press Weekly Newspaper 25 Elm Street, Southbridge MA 01550 Tel. (508) 764-4325• Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com The dangers and values of extremism The return of We see such terrible an extremist, be an Frank G. Chilinski extremism today, and BEY Ond extremist in offer- mosquito-borne Stonebridge Press President and Publisher the psychology of ideo- ing mercy, especial- logical extremists is the THE PEWS ly to those who you same, whether on the think don’t deserve Brendan Berube far right or the far left. mercy. If you want to viruses Editor By Fr. Luke A. Veronis Extremists on the far be an extremist, be an left try to portray all Saints Constantine and extremist in forgiving In case you did police officers as evil Helen Greek Orthodox one another and recon- not have enough with the COVID- and corrupt and we Church, Webster ciling with one anoth- Editorial have to get rid of them er, especially with 19 situation, here all. The extremists on those who come from is something else the far right try to portray all protest- the opposite political spectrum as your- to think about. As ers as violent anarchists who want to self. If you want to be an extremist, be we experienced last destroy our country. This is a false an extremist in building others up and year, the threat of mosquitos carry- Some fun dichotomy. Are all police officers bad? doing good for others! Chief’s Absolutely not. Are all protesters vio- During the height of the Civil ing Easter Equine lent? Absolutely not. Both statements Rights Movement back in the 1960s, Corner Encephalitis (EEE) facts about are so ridiculous, and yet extremists during one of the times that Martin or West Nile Virus, on both sides keep shouting and yelling Luther King was imprisoned, many STEVE will be upon us soon. This was their position, and unfortunately, their people, including many white clergy- WOJNAR dangerous repetition makes too many men, were calling him an agitator and brought to my atten- the Fourth people believe their distortions. a dangerous extremist. Listen to his tion during a recent One of our favorite holidays to We can see so many examples of this response: “Though I was initially dis- discussion with our local Board of write about is Independence Day. We every day in the news and on social appointed at being categorized as an Health. The greatest contributing all know the stories of our Founding media. I recently read about the class extremist, as I continued to think about factor to mosquito reproduction is Fathers — John Adams, Sam Adams, president of a high school who was seen the matter I gradually gained a measure standing water. With many swim- George Washington, Paul Revere, on snapchat burning a thin blue line of satisfaction from the label. Was not ming pools closed or abandoned, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin (i.e. police) American flag and yelling Jesus an extremist for love: “Love your and other sources of standing water and Alexander Hamilton, to name a ““All cops, if there is such thing as a enemies, bless those that curse you, do around homes, it is important to take few. However, the history is endless. good cop, which I don’t think there is, good to those that hate you, and pray measures to address these situations. We thought we would shine a light on should quit. The only good cop that’s for those who despitefully use you and I wanted to mention some simple aspects surrounding Independence Day still employed is a dead cop” Now I’m persecute you.” Was not [the Prophet] steps people can take to limit the that aren’t commonly known. sure this class president is a smart and Amos an extremist for justice: “Let jus- spread of illness. The famous painting that depicts respectful high school kid. She probably tice roll down like waters and righteous- Mass.gov provides a great deal of the signing of the Declaration of was with her friends at a bonfire and ness like an ever flowing stream.” Was information on this subject. The Independence isn’t exactly an accurate thought she was just joking around, but not Paul an extremist for the Christian simple measures of using repellent, portrayal. All of the delegates were this is a perfect example of seeing the gospel: “I bear in my body the marks of wearing the proper clothing, and lim- never together at the same time in influence of this extremism all around the Lord Jesus.” … So the question is iting outdoor activities from dusk Philadelphia. The final signing took us. What leads a typical, good young not whether we will be extremists, but until dawn, are good recommenda- place roughly a month later on Aug. 2. high school kid, a class president, to what kind of extremists we will be. Will tions. People should look for standing The Declaration was formally dated and say such deplorable words in a careless we be extremists for hate or for love? water sources around their home. adopted by Congress on July 4; howev- moment? I feel sorry for this young stu- Will we be extremists for the preser- As for unused swimming pools, er, Congress voted for independence on dent, because I can see other young high vation of injustice or for the extension some measures can be taken to the July 2. school kids doing or saying something of justice? In that dramatic scene on limit the growth of mosquitos. As I Celebrating their new independence, stupid like that in a careless moment. Calvary’s hill three men were crucified. understand it, mosquito larvae cling soldiers along with civilians tore down It’s a powerful example of the danger- We must never forget that all three were together in water as they develop. a statue of King George III and melted ous rhetoric of extremism we see every crucified for the same crime--the crime Larvicide discs are products that can it into bullets. In Georgia, people burnt day in the news and on social media, of extremism. Two were extremists for be placed into unused pools, or other the King in effigy and even held a faux and its influencing too many people. We immorality, and thus fell below their standing water sources, to prevent funeral service. In Philadelphia, the all must beware ourselves of not giving environment. The other, Jesus Christ, the growth of mosquitos. When they King’s coat of arms was burned in a bon- in to this spirit, and of course we need was an extremist for love, truth and are placed in the water, they prevent fire. Massachusetts was the first state to to warn our kids and one another of this goodness, and thereby rose above his the larvae from gathering, effectively recognize July 4th as a holiday in 1781. danger. environment.” eliminating their production. These In 1777, fireworks could be seen in If we listen to the demands and plat- As Christians, we believe the Holy products can last in the water for an the sky and the ringing of bells rang form of some in the extreme left, it’s Spirit came down upon the followers extended period and they are safe for through the night in Philadelphia. Ships appalling. Full of hatred, violence, anar- of Jesus and not only enlightened them humans and pets. These items can be were decorated and lined the coast and chy, and craziness. This is the extreme but empowered and transformed His found at many home and pet supply streamers could be seen flying in cele- left. followers into extremists for God’s stores. bration everywhere. The oldest annu- Yet, the extreme right is no better. love. They became extremists in pro- Look around your home to al parade takes place in Bristol, Rhode In fact, they express a similar psychol- claiming the Good News of their Risen address potential mosquito breed- Island. 2020 will be the city’s 235th con- ogy. The extreme right tries to portray Lord and sharing His uncondition- ing grounds. Bird baths, buckets, secutive celebration since its start in all the protesters these past weeks as al love to all people everywhere! For old tires and other outside contain- 1785. violent anarchists, people who want to such saints, there was “no longer Jew ers, can be prime sources for them In New England, dining on salmon destroy our country and trample upon nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor to take root. Since we were rele- became tradition. The story behind the all that we value and consider good. female,” because the extreme nature of gated to quarantine inside at home popular cuisine, is due to the influx of These extremists of the right ignore divine love destroyed all boundaries. during this COVID -19 situation, it salmon that summer. Along with the or turn a blind eye to the millions of This is the only type of good extrem- feels great to get outside in the good salmon, people had peas and turtle soup. peaceful protesters, trying to portray ism – holding an extreme love for God weather. We want to enjoy as much One common fact, is that Thomas all protesters as lawless fanatics who and an extreme love for one’s neigh- of it, for as long as we can. Please Jefferson and John Adams both died commit violence, destruction and even bor regardless of what color they are, be aware of this potential hazard. If on July 4, 1826. James Monroe also died murder. This simplistic and dangerous regardless of what political party or you need further information, you on the fourth of July in 1831. President caricature allows such extremists to ideology they support, regardless of any can check on the Commonwealth of Calvin Coolidge was born July 4, 1872. ignore the pleas for empathy, under- label society may place on them. Mass web site at https://www.mass. Left out of mainstream history was standing and compassion towards those Let me return again to the example of gov/service-details/mosquito-con- the story of Crispus Attucks, the first who have suffered injustices and they Martin Luther King’s extremism. When trol-and-spraying or our Town web to die in the patriot cause. Attucks was reject any sincere self-reflection into the his home was bombed and his children site at www.dudleyma.gov and look a black/native American patriot who systemic injustices within our society. were threatened; when he was impris- under the Board of Health. was shot, and the first to fall during the The extreme left. The extreme right. oned and his friends were murdered; In addition to the Coronavirus 1770 Boston Massacre. Attucks was a Both ideological extremes are terri- when he faced an uncertain future and Pandemic, there is a great deal of runaway slave who was a rope maker bly dangerous and need to be rejected. knew his life was in danger, he respond- turmoil taking place in our state and sailor. History says he was shot by Life should never be defined by these ed to the evil and hatred that surround- and around the country. We con- two musket balls to the chest. In 1778, it extremes. Such simplistic and distorted ed him in this extreme manner. He tinue to serve the people of Dudley became legal in Rhode Island for free and caricatures of the other – viewing those stated, “I’ve seen too much hate to want and work with the community to enslaved blacks to serve the cause, with on the left or right in extreme ways will to hate, and every time I see it, I say improve the quality of life for every- freedom as part of their payment. never offer an honest and complete pic- to myself, hate is too great a burden to one. I continue to thank the men Educated by her owners, Phillis ture of people. And social media exas- bear. Somehow we must be able to stand and women from my department for Wheatley was a well known poet during perates the situation because so many, up against our most bitter opponents their continued dedicated service to those times. Wheatley was kidnapped in including many Christians and even and say: We shall match your capacity the Town of Dudley during these West Africa and brought to America. At some priests I know, try to pigeonhole to inflict suffering by our capacity to trying times. Thanks also go out to the age of 20, in 1773, she became the first all liberals or all conservatives into one, endure suffering. We will meet your the many Police Officers, Fire and African American and third female to false caricature. physical force with soul force. Do to Emergency Services members, pub- publish a book of poetry. She eventually If we are sincerely trying to fol- us what you will and we will still love lic works, government and all other became free. She also advocated for inde- low Jesus Christ, however, we must you.... Hate cannot drive out hate. Only “essential” personnel for their con- pendence, writing in support for George reject all false, simplistic, and danger- love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, tinued hard work and service. We Washington’s Revolutionary War in ous labels that extremists place on one and violence multiplies violence in a greatly appreciate the support we her poem, “To His Excellency, General another. We all need to be on guard to descending spiral of destruction… Love receive from our community. Washington.” Washington, impressed not use their terminology, their descrip- is the only force capable of transform- Our Department, along with oth- by her talent invited her to a meeting. tions, their attitudes, and we must not ing an enemy into a friend.” ers in the area, have been called In 1958, when Alaska and Hawaii were keep posting their stories. Especially I want us to reflect on extremism, numerous times for fireworks com- on deck to become states, a history teach- all these conspiracy theories that are both the dangerous and evil type of plaints. Due to Coronavirus, quar- er assigned his class to design a flag, floating around on social media, they extremism, and valuable and godly type antines, and business closures, we depicting the two new states. Sixteen- are the work of ridiculous extremists of extremism. The extremism of the understand people are seeking a year-old Robert Heft, received a B- on the and we must reject all these forms of political and ideological right and left variety of entertainment options. project. Unhappy with the mark, Heft extremism! that we see playing out in our bitterly We are all disappointed with the reg- sent the flag to Dwight D. Eisenhower. These forms of extremism from the divided country today is the extremism ular Fourth of July displays being After the flag was chosen, Heft had his right and from the left are the work we must reject. There is nothing good cancelled, however; we are asking grade changed to an ‘A.’ of evil, the work of the devil to divide that will come out of that. people not to substitute the lack of Another fun fact is that Thomas us from one another. There’s only one The only good extremism is becom- legal shows for their own. Fireworks Jefferson wrote the Declaration on what form of extremism that is ever accept- ing an extremist for love, for mercy remain illegal in Massachusetts and was referred to as a laptop. A writing able as a Christian, and that is the and for compassion. This week, may we can be dangerous when not used desk that could fit over a person’s lap. extremism of love! all be on guard against the dangerous properly. People can be hurt, and In 1778, Washington ordered a double If you want to be an extremist, be forms of extremism, and embrace the property can be damaged. Some of ration of rum for soldiers to celebrate an extremist in showing love to one only acceptable form of extremism in these have been used late in the eve- with. another, especially to those who appear God’s eyes. ning, which causes people and pets to In 1776, there were roughly two and different then you. If you want to be be disturbed. In addition, our latest a half million people living in America. stretch of dry weather, increases the The current population is now 325.7 mil- risk of fires. Remember to respect lion. others and their property and avoid Wearing an American flag, whether Letters to the Editor using fireworks. The Dudley Police it be on a tee-shirt, headband, towel or Department thanks everyone in shorts is in violation of the Flag Code. advance for your cooperation. The code says that you are in violation Thanks again for your questions if you sell or display any “article of mer- Disturbance of the peace and comments. Please send them to chandise, upon which shall have been me at the Dudley Police Department, printed, painted, attached, or otherwise 71 West Main St., Dudley, MA 01571 or placed a representation of [the flag... To the Editor: and then, but this was really annoying. email at [email protected]. in order to] advertise, call attention to, I recently attended a cookout in the It never stopped all afternoon, and I was Opinions expressed in this weekly decorate, mark, or distinguish the arti- Ash Street/ Denis Drive vicinity in told it is every day. I couldn’t stand to column are those of Chief Wojnar cle or substance on which so placed.” Webster. It was a beautiful, warm day live there, and I wonder how the people only and unless clearly noted, do not The code, however, has long since been to enjoy outdoors, but for the three who do live there feel. Are there no reflect the ideas or opinions of any deemed unenforceable due to the logis- hours we were outside, the peace was laws against this constant disturbance other organization or citizen. tics involved. Good news indeed for all of constantly interrupted by the cock-a- of peace? us who love to let our patriotism shine at doodle-do of someone’s pet rooster. Tina Giza this time of year. I don’t mind hearing a rooster now Webster www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, July 3, 2020 • The Webster Times • 9 Help your pets beat the heat

The Great

Outdoors

RALPH TRUE

With the recent stretch of warm, humid weather a week ago, my thoughts are that another stretch of hot, humid weather during July and August is more than likely. A lot of dog owners keep their hunting dogs outdoors and need a lot more attention during these hot summer days. Daily exercising during the early morning and early evening hours will help to keep your hunting companion healthy & in shape for this year’s hunting season. Making sure that water as needed. spotted a rabbit in the back yard and your dog has plenty of cool fresh water Heartworm and Lyme disease pre- started to vocalize, as most beagles do. daily and has a cool shaded spot for the vention should always be administered I also spotted the rabbit and quickly hot weather which will help keep them monthly. So far, tick populations have opened the gate. The chase was on! in good health. been low in the areas that I run my dogs The rabbit must have found its hole in If the temperature is in the 90-degree daily, but other areas are not as lucky. a clump of brush after a few minutes, range and you have a cool spot for them Losing a dog to Lyme disease or heart- and the hunt was over almost as fast as in your home, they should be brought worm, can be prevented with a monthly it started. Sure did sound great to hear The absence of local freshwater bass in. If not, they should have their ken- pill. Owning a dog or two is not cheap, her trailing the often-elusive cottontail tournaments this year, because of the nel in the shade with comfortable bed- but they are worth every penny. rabbit. pandemic ,has not stopped local bass ding. Feeding twice daily, with short My nine-year-old Labrador hunting The Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club will anglers from fishing. Families and exercising in the yard if possible, should dog Twig was always outside because of hold there 3-D archery shoot this Sunday friends are still fishing, but hope that keep them healthy. The late veterinari- the heavy shedding, but after the passing July 5. The public is invited to attend things will change in the coming weeks. an Dr. Fenzell of Douglas always told me of my wife, I brought her into the house the event that had more than 80 archers Local Rod & Gun Clubs are open to trap never to feed my dogs any animal bones, after learning how to run a vacuum enjoying the shoot last month. Masks and & skeet shooting. Uxbridge, Whitinsville and I do not; however, I do feed them the cleaner. Both dogs get along great, but social distancing are encouraged. The and Wallum Lake ranges are open on Milk Bone treats that are made in the Molly is the alpha of the two dogs. Molly kitchen will be serving a light breakfast, weekends and some weekdays. For a USA. also has a bit of my wife in her, and lets which can be enjoyed in the club’s pavil- complete list of shooting opportunities, People often feed their dogs scraps me know when I get out of place. I cannot ion. go to their Web sites. The public is invit- from the table which you need to be care- imagine being without these two dogs in This week’s picture shows a Virginia ed to attend most shooting activities, ful with. Hotdogs and cold cuts are some- the house. Molly has her place at the end man with a striper he caught weighing including shooting on their pistol rang- thing you should not feed your dogs, to of my bed, and Twig sleeps on the side of in at a cool 81.88 pounds, creating a new es. Check them out! mention a couple. A good diet of dry dog my bed. world record. Some local anglers doubt food like Purina is all that they need to With the increased population of cot- the striper was that big, and that any- Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them Rods stay healthy. Do not wet the food prior tontail rabbits this year, Molly has taken thing you see on the internet needs to be Bending! to feeding. They will drink the necessary more interest in them. Last week, she checked out for being authentic. I agree.

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one person. Currently, the department kept “washed, waxed and as clean as when it was positive, said he’d use it OXFORD hires outside contractors for various possible.” The voter said he wanted to going forward. (No votes were actually continued from page A1­­­ public health duties, but she wants see a list of actual ages, which was not counted this time.) to see “consolidation of all those con- available at the time. the bathrooms at Greenbrier park, but tracts” in to one “on-premises employee All votes were conducted by a new Gus Steeves can be reached at gus. it still passed. One woman strongly who can work with the town manager” system in town – using hand-held [email protected]. objected to that, arguing she’d repeat- to address “unanticipated” issues. The green cards instead of voices. Town edly seen them destroyed by vandals or voters agreed. Moderator Russell Rheault asked vot- locked for fear of them. But Callahan There was also some concern over ers’ opinions of how that went, and noted this case was different; the dam- having a capital item for DPW vehi- age was caused by a tree crushing the cles and a budget item for them. But facility, and she urged voters not to Divoll said they’re “two very distinct” decide based on events from years ago. things – the budgeted one is for repairs Regarding the budget, the biggest and service, while the capital item is items were $18.07 million for educa- the first of what he hopes to be five tion, $7.4 million for retirement and Community years of borrowing to “replace a lot of insurance, $3.07 million for DPW, aging public works vehicles.” Passage, $2.57 million for police, $1.04 million he said, would make it possible to avoid for fire/EMS, $1.38 million to pay off “having to come back to Town Meeting debt, and $1.1 million for the Finance in dribs and drabs to get individual Department. One of the smaller items, Connection vehicles replaced.” a plancreate a new, in-house health When a voter said he sees “new vehi- director’s job drew some fire when one Your area guide to buying, dining & shopping locally! cles” all over town, Divoll said only voter objected to giving the building one is fairly recent (two years old), but inspector a 70 percent raise. most others are 10 or 20. They’re just Callahan said that’s not a raise for JEWELERS Fine Jewelry & Gifts leading the way for Articles 17, 18 and The Jewelry store where you buy with confidence ARTICLES 19 to also pass by the required two- continued from page A1­­­ thirds majority vote soon after. Article 17 allows for the borrowing of $1.3 mil- since the early 2000s,” said Zajkowski. lion through the Massachusetts Clean WE BUY GOLD George Patrinos, the Dudley Water & Water Trust for the Dudley Infiltration Sewer Superintendent, also urged vot- and Inflow Mitigation Construction Specializing ers to take the matter seriously saying Project including sewer rehabilita- the decision was “not a game” and that tion and pipe replacement. Article 18 in Custom Designs the projects needed to happen. allows for the borrowing of $1 million “We used to have three working, All types of Jewelry Repairs for design and construction related to pumping wells in this town. We’re down ™ connecting Pump Station No. 3 to Pump MASTER JEWELERS to two and we may be possibly down to Station No. 6 for the purpose of blending b r i l l i a n c e y o u d e s e r v e ® one. At that point all bets are off. You’re water quality levels. Finally, Article 19 out of water. You’re out of fire protec- allows for the borrowing of $200,000 for 409 Main St. Southbridge, MA tion,” Patrinos told citizens. preliminary work for the permanent morinjewelers.com • 508-764-7250 Despite early reservations voters eas- www.StonebridgePress.com treatment of Perfluorooctanoic acid in ily passed the article in a 71 to 8 decision Located at CVS Plaza Pump No. 3 and Pump No. 6. 10 • The Webster Times • Friday, July 3, 2020 www.StonebridgePress.com Our nation afraid ... Latest antiques, collectibles, Most of what we fear in ians are being killed. It’s life never becomes true. all real. Television pundits Positively and auction news As children we were stoking the fires and encour- afraid of the shadows in Speaking aging lawlessness are also our bedroom and that the real, while municipalities It has been nearly Boogeyman would come GARY W. are voting to defund or dis- three months since and take us away. As MOORE band local law enforcement. our last update on adults, most of our fears On CNN an ignorant antiques, collectibles, switch to lack of securi- pundit, while encouraging and auction news. ty. Fear that our home rioters and looters shouted, Much has occurred would be broken into, our family will “Show me where it says public protest since my last report, be harmed, or fear of lack of financial should be peaceful!” Well ... Look no beginning with some security. Regardless of what frightens further than the First Amendment. valuable antique eye- us, most of us will admit we’re living “... the right of the people peaceably ntiques glasses that were saved with some form of fear and/or anxiety. to assemble, and to petition the govern- A , from destruction. Fear of sickness from Covid-19, fear ment for a redress of grievances.” Collectibles The rare pair of of job loss or economic collapse, fear I think peaceably is a key word here. eyeglasses were saved of racist cops, fear of rioters, looters I’m mailing Chris Cuomo at CNN a & Estates by a knowledgeable on the streets that are openly commit- copy of our Constitution, with the First employee of a sec- ting harm to property or others. If you Amendment tagged to make it easy for WAYNE TUISKULA ond-hand store before believe cable news, there is much to be him to find without having to read too they were buried in a afraid of ... and we are. much. I highlighted the word “peace- New Zealand landfill. Gun dealers across the country are ably” in hopes he might understand. They were recently sold in an online selling their shelves empty. Citizens And it’s not just CNN. Fox photo auction according to UPI. The Martin’s are stocking up on toiletries and food shopped images allegedly depicting Margins style glasses were designed supplies, buying guns at a record pace “CHAZ/CHOP” to escalate fear. MSNBC by optician Benjamin Martin in 1756. and loading up on ammunition. What’s is full of fearmongering. There is not According to UPI, “the unusual thick- driving these actions? much real news on cable, especially framed look of the glasses results from Fear. after 8 p.m. EST. Only ideological agen- Martin’s belief that exposure to sunlight Fear is a healthy sensation, as it can das designed to frighten us. would cause damage to eyeglass lenses.” keep some of us from what I’ll call the My longtime friend, Tim Duggan’s The glasses sold for $5,282. bitions that he is planning to benefit “Oh yeah? Hold my beer” syndrome. says, “This is all driven by a 24-hour A 1933 “The Invisible Man” movie post- the arts. The Rolling Stone reported Fear kept our early ancestors from news cycle, that is driven by ratings, er went on the auction block in March “the previous record was $3.95 million being eaten by sabre-tooth tigers. I can which networks found can be driven according to the Antique Trade Gazette. for a Black Stratocaster owned by Pink go on, but you get the picture. However, by fear.” He’s right. Fear is an effective The one sheet “Invisible Man” poster Floyd’s David Gilmour.” fear can also make you react irratio- ratings tool. (two feet, three inches by three feet, five Food and Wine magazine reported that nally at times where rational thinking There is a drive, which I agree with, inches) starred Claude Rains in the title an over 250 year old bottle of cognac is needed. Fear can negatively impact to license police officers. Maybe there role as a scientist. The film was based on recently set an auction record. The 1762 your health and ruin your life. should be the same for political pundits a novel by H.G. Wells. This “Type B” ver- bottle of Gautier Cognac was said to be I grew up in an anti-gun family. My and politicians. I get the feeling lately sion of the movie poster sold for $152,000. the oldest bottle ever sold at auction. dad didn’t like guns nor want one in the that most have little knowledge of civics A valuable baseball card collection is There are believed to be only 3 bottles house. For most of my life, I never want- or American history. If a pundit, while currently being sold in an online auction. of this vintage that still exist. The bottle ed a gun, but 25 years ago we moved on the air, is encouraging others to According to ESPN, the “Uncle Jimmy” with its original label sold for a little over out onto 40 acres and coyotes where commit crimes, shouldn’t he or she be collection belonged to James Micioni of $144,000. There was no information on everywhere. I still didn’t buy a gun as charged with a crime? I think it’s large- Boontown, N.J. ESPN reported that “he whether the winning bidder planned to I felt the coyotes had just as much of a ly our political pundits on cable news never married, never became a father sample any. right to be here as I did. But as our two driving much of the fear and anxiety on and never owned a car. He walked to I’ll be presenting a webinar on June 8 beloved dogs began to age, the coyotes both sides. nearby jobs as a high school custodian at 2 p.m. in conjunction with Worthpoint. would try to lure them away from the I’m not talking about prohibiting free and a chemical-factory worker.” He only com “Don’t Give Away Your Valuables. house and we had our clash with nature speech. I am recognizing that screaming left his small town to serve in World Get the Most for Your Estate Contents.” ... so I bought a shotgun. Mostly for the “fire” in a crowded theater where there War II. He was a fan of the Yankees There is a link to register on our Web noise, I thought I’d scare they coyotes is no fire is prohibited. Promoting and and Jackie Robinson. ESPN reported site. We are also cataloging items for off and did. encouraging others to commit crimes, “experts believe to be one of the most an online estate auction in Warren, R.I. Now, as I age, I began worrying about using your platform on an internation- extraordinary private collections in the and are planning to run an estate sale being out and away from civilization al cable show is even more dangerous. hobby’s history.” When he passed the in Auburn, MA this summer. Bidding and bought my first hand gun. A Smith Why is it not prohibited? cards were willed to his nieces and neph- was strong during our recent online only & Wesson 357 magnum now sits on “Common Sense Americans” need to ews who consigned them to an auction antique estate auction. We are accepting my nightstand next to me as I sleep. relax and be more discerning about house. The cards have been grouped into quality consignments of smaller, high Rational? I think so. But at what risk? what voices we allow into our heads 2,000 lots and are being auctioned in 3 ses- value items such as jewelry, sterling Last night, the dreaded intrusion hap- and hearts. The nation is in turmoil. We sions. Six 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth cards silver, coins, paintings, vintage comic pened. I was asleep and heard a com- have problems that must be addressed alone are expected to sell for $1 million. books and sports memorabilia for our motion on our side deck. Our door was but we cannot allow a group of irre- A 1959 Martin D-18E guitar that had next auction. Please watch our website open and only the screen separated us sponsible talking heads on cable news been modified to accommodate the or signup to be on our email list for from the apparent intruder that began to drive us over the edge ... and they left-handed Kurt Cobain recently set an updates on future events. pushing on the screen. I rolled out of are working overtime to do so. They auction record according to the Rolling bed, grabbed my handgun, crawled to are mixing news of the day with “False Stone magazine. Cobain played the guitar Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula the screen and there he was. The biggest Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR)” to in Nirvana’s iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass Opossum I’d ever seen. He growled at drive their political agenda. And make performance. It sold for slightly over $6 Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate me, then slowly walked away, never no mistake about it. There is little real million. The winning bidder was identi- Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- knowing that all three of us, me, Smith news available to us on television. It’s fied as Peter Freedman. Freedman plans tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111) & Wesson, were poised to send him to all sensationalized to drive an ideology. to include the guitar in worldwide exhi- [email protected]. Opossum heaven. He was just a friendly Do you still wonder why we are afraid? neighbor out for a walk. I recognize that What can we do to relieve this fear I moved into his neighborhood. He isn’t and anxiety? Willardson said the school athletic field work; trespassing in mine. I also realize fear Let’s start with recognizing that an BUDGET intent was to “make it police cameras, vehicles continued from page A1­­­ almost caused me to pull the trigger. It Opossum is just an Opossum. Maybe consistent” with the way and key fobs; engineer- was a wake-up call for me. Relax. our fear is misdirected. Is it possible Webster already treats ing design for part of the were already being sold I think in normal times, I’d have sleep- that sensationalized media is the true other land-use depart- water system and the for small-lot develop- ily gotten out of bed, walked to the door, source of our national fear and not each ment fines, but the change asset study; and a sewer ment. He noted some looked, smiled, said a friendly word to other? does not alter the fines inflow/infiltration study. boards have argued “we a curious visitor and climbed back into Shut them out. Turn them off. We are themselves in any way. Voters okayed the town don’t have any good use bed … but something has changed. smarter and better than this. But a couple residents accepting donation of a for it,” but Conservation Before we start shooting each other … objected, claiming they High Street parcel and a wants to blaze trails on it. Lets’ take a breath. Relax. Step away Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- saw it and the ongoing largely-wet lot on South The voters decided to get from our fear and understand what’s umnist, speaker, and author of three process of creating a new Shore Road; sending spe- more information before driving our anxiety. books including the award-winning, wetlands bylaw as ways of cial legislation to Boston acting. The news is frightening. A bad cop critically acclaimed, “Playing with the giving the Conservation to formalize the police Conservation was also murdered a relatively harmless suspect Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ Commission “more department’s exemption the subject of the night’s on television. Statues being torn down, GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- power.” One described it from civil service and to only really debated arti- stores looted and burned. Innocent civil- moore.com. as “totally absurd,” while seek four liquor licens- cle. Article 16, which the other liked the fact es; and adoption of the ultimately passed 49-35, going to court makes it “Mullin Rule” for board made existing fines for “a little more difficult for members who miss a ses- conservation violations them to generate fines.” sion of a longer public non-criminal, meaning Other items approved hearing. the town no longer has www.StonebridgePress.com included a list of capi- Gus Steeves can be to take them to court to tal projects – Memorial reached at gus.steeves2@ collect the money. Beach refurbishment; gmail.com. LEGALS Commonwealth of Massachusetts followed by an affidavit of objections Bank, National Association, as Trustee 148. The Trial Court within thirty (30) days of the return day, for the CertificateHolders of the BANC TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will Probate and Family Court action may be taken without further no- of America Funding Corporation 2008- be sold and conveyed subject to all Worcester Probate and Family tice to you. FT1 Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax Court WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Certificates, Series 2008-FT1 by titles, municipal liens and assessments, Justice of this Court. 225 Main Street assignment dated April 21, 2014 and if any, which take precedence over the Worcester, MA 01608 Date: June 19, 2020 recorded with said Registry of Deeds said mortgage above described. (508) 831-2200 Stephanie K. Fattman, Docket No. WO20P0904EA Register of Probate in Book 52260, Page 354; for breach FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00)Dollars CITATION ON PETITION July 3, 2020 of the conditions in said mortgage and of the purchase price must be paid in FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE for the purpose of foreclosing the same cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s BY PERSONAL REPRESENATIVE NOTICE OF will be sold at Public Auction on July or cashier’s check at the time and Estate of: MORTGAGEE’S SALE 24, 2020 at 11:00AM Local Time upon place of the sale by the purchaser. The Mark H. Roukat OF REAL ESTATE the premises, all and singular the balance of the purchase price shall Date of Death: 01/29/2020 Premises: 8 Oak Drive, North Oxford premises described in said mortgage, be paid in cash, certified check, bank To all interested persons: (Oxford), MA 01537 to wit: treasurer’s or cashier’s check within A Petition for Sale of Real Estate has THAT CERTAIN PIECE OF PARCEL thirty (30) days after the date of sale. been filed by: By virtue and in execution of the OF LAND, AND THE BUILDINGS Other terms to be announced at the Paul J. Roukat of Dudley MA Power of Sale contained in a cer- requesting that court authorize the tain mortgage given by Raymond P. AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, sale. Public Administrator to sell the dece- Wentworth to Fleet National Bank, KNOWN AS 8 OAK DRIVE Brock & Scott, PLLC dent’s real estate at a private sale. and now held by U.S. Bank, National IN THE TOWN OF N OXFORD 1080 Main Street, Suite 200 IMPORTANT NOTICE Association, as Trustee for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER AND Pawtucket, RI 02860 You have the right to obtain a copy of CertificateHolders of the Banc of STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS AND Attorney for U.S. Bank, National the Petition from the Petitioner or at the America Funding Corporation, 2008- BEING MORE PARTICULARLY Association, as Trustee for the Court. You have a right to object to this FT1 Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED CertificateHolders of the Banc of proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- Certificates, Series 2008-FT1, said IN BOOK 5106 PAGE 148 America Funding Corporation, 2008- ney must file a written appearance and mortgage dated February 24, 2003 The description of the property con- FT1 Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through objection at this Court before: 10:00 and recorded in the Worcester County tained in the mortgage shall control in Certificates, Series 2008-FT1 a.m. on the return day of 08/18/2020. the event of a typographical error in Present Holder of the This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in line by which you must file a written ap- Book 30655, Page 344, said mortgage this publication. Mortgage401-217-8701 pearance and objection if you object to was assigned from Bank of America, For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated June 26, 2020 this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- National Association, successor by March 4, 1971 and recorded in the July 3, 2020 ly written appearance and objection merger to Fleet National Bank to U.S. Worcester County (Worcester District) July 10, 2020 Registry of Deeds in Book 5106, Page www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, July 3, 2020 • The Webster Times • 11 Obituaries Alphonso Esposito Jr. Angela P. Kwiatkowski, 96

OXFORD - ably discharged with WEBSTER – Angela from Bartlett High School in 1942. Alphonso Esposito a National Defense P. Kwiatkowski, 96, Ms. Kwiatkowski was an office clerk Jr., of 258 Main Street, Service Medal and a died Tuesday, June at the former Olektron Company in Oxford, husband Parachutist Badge, 23, 2020 in Webster Webster, retiring in 1989. of 57 years to Carol having jumped more Manor after an ill- She was a communicant of Saint Ann (Krals) Esposito, than 42 times in ness. Joseph Basilica and a member of its passed away at home Europe. This part of She leaves a Holy Rosary Sodality, Sacred Heart on May 31, 2020, with his flying career led brother, Joseph Society and the St. Joseph Women’s his loving family by him to earn his solo Kwiatkowski and Club. During her life she traveled all his side, following an license only to fly his wife Jeanne of over the world. extended illness and once over his home to dip his wings to Dudley; 2 godchildren, Betsy Fox and Services will be held privately at period of declining his family. Natalie Murphy; and several nieces this time with a memorial Mass in health. He loved to travel with his adoring and nephews, grandnieces and grand- the future. There are no calling hours. He leaves the love of wife, Carol Ann. In his early years, nephews. She was preceded in death Donations in her name may be made his life, his three chil- he traveled with his family, including by 3 sisters, Helen Roschak, Victoria to Saint Joseph School, 47 Whitcomb dren, Karen Esposito his mother, Lucy, on long summer Dalterio and Josephine Kozlowski. Street, Webster. Arrangements are (her husband David trips across the United States. Over She was born on March 27, 1924 in under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Silverman) of Oxford; the years, he traveled throughout the Oxford, a daughter of Peter and Edna Service, 38 East Main St., Webster. Alphonso Esposito III world visiting exotic places, two of (Czarniecki) Kwiatkowski and lived in www.scanlonfs.com​ (his wife Jayne Jewell) of Brentwood, his favorites being Aruba and Italy. Webster most of her life. She graduated TN; and, Kirsten Esposito Balboni of Nonetheless, the greatest joy and place Oxford. He leaves and loved his six to be was with his family. He cherished grandchildren, Samuel Silverman, Sunday family dinners, Italian style; Norma S. Houle, 82 Lorenzo Esposito, Aidan Esposito, summer evenings with his grandkids, Jayla Esposito, Giacomo Balboni, and toasting marshmallows, and laughing. WEBSTER – Norma manager. Norma was a long-standing Gemma Balboni. He also was graced He created memories that will last a S. (Zacek) Houle, 82, parishioner of Sacred Heart Church with two great-grandchildren, Logan lifetime. passed away at home and sent all four of her children to Silverman and Gabriella Silverman. He was predeceased by his parents, on Monday, June 22, affiliated St. Anne’s School in Webster. Born in Stoneham, MA, he was Lucia Manzi Esposito of Malden, MA, 2020 while surround- She enjoyed being a homemaker and raised in Malden, MA, until his family and Alphonso Esposito of Avellino, ed by her loving and baking for her family, friends, and moved to Oxford in his early teens. He Italy; his sister, Virginia Herideen devoted family. She relatives and was well-known for her graduated from Oxford High School Spear, of Worcester, MA; and, his life- was born in Webster, signature coffee cake and many des- and received his Bachelor’s from long friend, Joseph Reese Maynard of MA on February 19, serts. She was a hard-working woman Bryant University, RI. He contin- Oxford. In addition, he leaves behind 1938, daughter of the who centered her entire life around ued on to receive his Master’s Degree his sidekick, Rene J. Hamel of Oxford, late Anthony and Blanche (Racicot) her family, and always assisted those from Worcester State University in two brothers-in-law, Lennart (Butch) Zacek. in need including the sick and dying. Business Administration. He began Krals (his wife Susan) of Salado, Norma leaves her beloved husband During her entire life, Norma was a and ended his 40+ year career working TX, and Leon (Skip) Krals (his wife of 60 years, Fabien P. Houle Sr.; her very loving, caring, and kind-heart- in the Oxford Public Schools, hold- Wiltrud) of Phoenix, AZ, and many sons Fabien Houle, Jr. of Orlando, FL ed person to those she touched, and ing many teaching and administrative cousins. and Jeffrey Houle and wife Linda of she will be greatly missed and always positions. He retired as the Assistant Much thanks, love, and apprecia- Webster, her daughters Pamela Houle deeply loved by all! Her son, caregiver, to the Superintendent for Business in tion for the outstanding care providers of Webster, and Tammy Ducharme and and advocate Fabien Jr., and her entire the early 2000’s. that helped him through the past ten her husband Shaune of Dudley; two family, will continue to raise aware- Alphonso (Al/Alphonse) was a father years: Dr. Dmitry Levenson of Reliant brothers Gordon Zacek and wife Irene ness of dementia on Norma’s behalf and family man first and foremost. A Medical Group of Webster; VNA, Inc. of Speedwell TN, and Kenneth Zacek and for all of those afflicted with this man of many talents, he supported and all of their service providers, with and wife Roberta of Charlton; her prede- condition. his family and fostered his father’s a special thanks to Nancy Noonan and ceased brother Norman Zacek of North A private funeral mass will be held legacy. When his father passed in May her hospice caregivers. A special thank Grosvenordale, CT; five grandchil- at the Sacred Heart Church, 18 E. Main 1969, he became a licensed and certi- you to all of his family and friends at dren, Kevin and Emily Houle, Maryn St., Webster, MA. fied contractor by the Commonwealth Accord Adult Day Center of Webster. LaPlante, Cy and Tristan Ducharme All are welcome to attend Norma’s of Massachusetts, and he and his wife Due to current health restrictions, and, two great-grandchildren Damian committal service to be held at Mount finished a housing development in interment will be at a later date. He Houle and Teagan Van Dyke. She will Zion Cemetery, 55 Worcester Rd., Webster, MA, built houses in Oxford, was a giving, kind soul, who always remain loved by many other relatives Webster on Friday June 26, 2020 at and renovated many others. He will be believed in paying it forward. In lieu of and dear friends, including the late 12:30 PM. remembered by many as one of the best flowers, he wishes that donations may Joanne Houle her fellow Guardian In lieu of flowers, the family requests bartenders around. He was renowned be made to Tunnel2Towers, 2361 Hylan Angel in heaven. a memorial contribution be made to as a man with integrity, operating a Blvd., Staten Island, New York 10306, She was employed at Price Chopper Sacred Heart Church, 18 East Main tax practice for more than 50 years. or to the Oxford Ecumenical Shelf, 4 supermarket in Webster for many Street Webster, MA 01570. He earned the rank of Enrolled Agent, Maple Rd., Oxford, MA 01540, or to a years as an office clerk and front-end something he was so very proud to charity of one’s choosing. have accomplished in his 60’s. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oxford is directing the arrangements. Stephen A. Plasse, 72 June 29, 1954, with his best friend, To sign the online guestbook or leave a Joe. He was proud to be a veteran who condolence for Al’s family, please visit Stephen A. Plasse, daughters, Caryna Wright of Millbury, served his country. He was honor- paradisfuneralhome.com 72, of Webster MA MA his “Sweetie”, Emma Bonneau of passed away peace- Webster, MA, his “BFF” and Victoria fully at his home on Bonneau of Webster, MA his “Peanut.” John Pizzetti, 80 June 26, 2020; He was Stephen loved his home and spent born in Webster MA many summers in his vegetable gar- ARIZONA/ to mention. and lived there his den; He also loved planning road trips WEBSTER, MA John Besides his wife Barbara, he was whole life. Stephen in his younger days. Stephen was a his- Pizzetti, 80, passed predeceased by his son Jeffery Pizzetti, was predeceased by tory buff and loved country music and away on Friday, June a brother Joseph (Dick) Pizzetti and his loving parents, winning at board games; His greatest 12, 2020 in San Tan his wife Therese (Langevin). John and Sue (Stefaniak) Plasse and Joseph joy was spending time with his family. Valley, AZ. He was Barbara married and moved to Vernon, Plasse, as well as his devoted wife There are no services. Burial will be predeceased by his CT and later to East Hartford, CT. He Gladys (Marcinczyk) Plasse; He spent private per the family’s request. beloved wife, was a Supervisor at Pratt & Whitney his entire working years at Webster Funeral arrangements have been Barbara (Bukowski) for 30 years before retiring and moving Spring in Oxford, MA which then entrusted to the care of the Shaw- Pizzetti in 1996. He to Arizona. became Leggett and Platt. Stephen Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School was born and raised in Webster, MA John loved to travel, visit his son is survived by his two daughters, Street Webster, MA. to the late Joseph and Anna (Kubic) in San Diego, golf and watch UConn Teresa (Plasse) Wright and her hus- A guest book is available at www. Pizzetti. He is survived one daugh- basketball and NY Yankees (ever since band Martyn of Millbury, MA and shaw-majercik.com where you may ter Lisa Johnson Falconieri and her wearing a NY Yankee uniform in Little Elaine (Plasse) Bonneau and her hus- offer condolences or light a candle in husband Anthony in which he lived. League), eating his traditional home- band Daniel of Webster, MA; He also remembrance of Stephen. His two beloved grand-children, Gina made Italian dinners at the holidays. leaves behind his most precious grand- Johnson of San Tan Valley and Michael Mostly important to him was spend- Johnson and his wife Heather of Idaho ing time with family. John had a big a daughter-in-law, Amy of AZ, a sister spirit, a welcoming personality and a Susan Mason and her husband Dean generous heart with a knack of making At Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, we take of Webster, MA. Two nephews Jaie you feel good being around him. He great pride in caring for our families, and will Pizzetti and his wife Brooke and Drew will be greatly missed by all. Mason and his wife Jessica. Brother- A memorial mass will take place at work tirelessly to provide you with a beautiful, in-laws Richard Bukowski and his wife a future date in MA when Family and lasting tribute to your loved one Maureen and Joseph Bukowski and Friends can celebrate his life safely. his wife Michelle and a niece Amber. In lieu of flowers, donations may be A very close cousin/friend Albert made to: St. Jude Children’s Research • Offering the highest level of personalized care Pizzetti of Webster, MA and several Hospital, ATTEN: Tribute Processing, • Traditional Services, Memorial Services, other relative and friends to numerous 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Burial and Cremation • Arranged services at the time of need or in advance

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