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Editor’s note: Please note not going to pass up that that in keeping with the opportunity, however she Scouts’ identity protection knew she would not have policies, the last names of enough time to earn the the individuals featured rank of Eagle. Knowing in the following story have this would be a concern been withheld from publi- for hundreds across the cation. country the National Office of the Boy Scouts of STURBRIDGE — Erin America, made a one-time D., a member of Scouts special extension for any BSA Troop 163 for girls in Scouts (male or female) Sturbridge, is well on her joining in 2019 who were way to being part of the 16 or older. They would inaugural class of female be granted up to two years Eagle Scouts, and one of total, from the date they the first in Heart of New registered with a troop, England Council serving to earn the rank of Eagle Worcester County. Scout. Her Scoutmaster Erin has been involved applied for this extension, in Scouting for all her life. and it was granted by the She was in Girl Scouts and National Office. would tag along to activi- Chrissy, Scoutmaster of ties with her brothers who Troop 163, noted how hard are members of the Boy working, dedicated, and Scouts of America. As soon instrumental in helping as she was old enough, she the troop grow Erin has joined Venturing a Co-Ed been. program in the BSA for Chrissy noted “I would youth ages 14-20. She grew not have been as suc- with the program: work- cessful of a Scoutmaster ing on summer camp staff, without Erin’s help and attending National Youth leadership,” and added Leadership Training, and “she has helped to shape, becoming a youth staff give direction, and set the member for the course, Courtesy foundation for current and is active in the Order and future Scouts” joining Erin D., a member of Scouts BSA Troop 163 for girls in Sturbridge, is well on her way to being part of the inaugural class of the troop. of the Arrow (Scouting’s female Eagle Scouts, and one of the first in Heart of New England Council serving Worcester County. Erin travels to and from National Honor Society). their doors to female the same time. When the Fitchburg to be part of Something was missing Scouts, allowing them to time came, she was on the the troop, after confusing but on February 1, 2019 join all levels of the pro- cusp of being 17, which Sterling with Sturbridge. Brimfield Antique the last piece was missing gram. Hearing rumors of meant becoming Eagle “She stuck with it, she no longer. this change coming, Erin Scout was out of reach. could have joined the Show canceled for fall On Feb. 1, 2019, the Boy was excited to join a troop She was excited to be part Gardner or Littleton troop Scouts of America opened and disappointed all at of the program, and was Please Read EAGLE SCOUT, page A6 BY KEVIN FLANDERS STAFF WRITER BRIMFIELD – For the first time ever, all three weeklong presentations of the Brimfield Sports officials adopt “floating Antique Show were canceled. Show field owners and antique vendors were hoping the September leg of the show would be salvaged, but organizers announced season” approach for football its cancellation last month due to COVID-19 BY KEVIN FLANDERS dards for youth and adult amateur sports. The concerns. The event joins several other local STAFF WRITER favorites that were scrapped in 2020, includ- regulations require significant modifications to ing the Spencer Fair, the Leicester Harvest REGION – After reaching fourth down in their contact sports, and they would have made it virtu- Festival, West Brookfield’s Asparagus attempt to save high school football this year, state ally impossible to play football this fall. Festival, and Brookfield’s longtime Apple leaders agreed to a “floating season” approach. “The guidelines are designed to provide instruc- Country Fair. Many other area craft fairs, Football, cheerleading, and unified basketball tions to facility operators and activity organizers fall festivals, concerts, and antique auctions will be played between late February and late to help protect against the spread of COVID-19,” have also had to be canceled, presenting April as part of a fourth sports season approved read a statement released by the EEA. major problems for crafters, vendors, and last month by the Massachusetts Interscholastic In the guidelines, sports are broken down into antiquers. Athletic Association (MIAA). three categories: low risk, moderate risk, and Please Read ANTIQUE SHOW, page A6 Earlier this summer, the Massachusetts high risk. Due to the frequent physical contact in Executive Office of Energy and Environmental football, it was assigned to the high risk category Affairs (EEA) issued updated reopening stan- along with wrestling, rugby, basketball, lacrosse, ice hockey, cheerleading, martial arts, ultimate frisbee, boxing, and pair figure skating. Since major changes to the basic game structure of football would have been necessary to satisfy Cornerstone Bank donates the state’s fall reopening regulations, officials decided to move it to late February. By then, MIAA leaders hope a vaccine is in place and regulations on sports can be loosened. to Old Sturbridge Village For now, area football teams are scrambling to find ways to keep their skills sharp. Many coach- STURBRIDGE — es have not even seen their players since the Cornerstone Bank is spring, before the statewide shutdown. pleased to announce “Once COVID-19 hit and school closed, we its recent donation of have not been able to be together at all,” said $5,000 to Old Sturbridge Christopher Barry, the assistant coach of the Village. This donation Leicester High School squad. “Our school facili- will support OSV in ties have been off-limits, and we are not able to various ways, includ- have contact with our players other than through ing one of the most email or text. This is not the kind of relationship popular events of the we want to have with our players.” year, the Village Trick Local football players and coaches are partic- or Treat. ularly frustrated because almost all other fall Old Sturbridge sports are allowed to resume this month, with Village provides a restrictions. unique, historical Assigned to the low risk or moderate risk atmosphere to our categories, cross country, soccer, field hockey, community. When you volleyball, and others will be returning to play, enter the Village, you beginning on Sept. 18. Masks and social dis- are stepping into the tancing measures will be heavily employed by largest outdoor his- players, coaches, and game officials, allowing stu- tory museum in the dent-athletes to get back into the game as safely Northeast. It features as possible. costumed historians But the Friday night lights will stay dark this and more than forty Courtesy fall for area football teams, and there are no guar- original buildings antees that conditions will be improved enough depicting 1830s rural Pictured, left to right: Cornerstone Bank President & Treasurer and Chairman of the Bank’s for games in late February. State officials will New England, includ- Charitable Donations Committee (CDC) Todd M. Tallman and Old Sturbridge Village President review COVID-19 data in January and make a ing homes, a working and CEO James Donahue. determination on whether to proceed with the farm, trade shops, and support the Village as and Chairman of the one of a kind experienc- floating season. much more. OSV truly a President Business Bank’s Charitable es to our community, For football athletes and coaches, the uncer- offers a unique expe- Partner,” stated Donations Committee and we are especially tainty has been a major challenge. They under- rience for people of all Cornerstone Bank Todd M. Tallman. excited about sponsor- stand the reasons for the decisions made by state ages. President & Treasurer “They provide unique, ing the Village Trick “We are excited to Please Read DONATION, page A7 Please Read FOOTBALL, page A6 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, September 4, 2020 Bay Path students awarded Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship CHARLTON Program (CTE About Bay 800-917-2081 www. — Doris Agyei Scholarship). 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activity rather than just going through to surrender their businesses and EAGLE SCOUT the motions and doing what needed to be ANTIQUE SHOW pursue work elsewhere. continued from page 1 continued from page 1 done. There is a big difference between In Brimfield, it’s hard to predict at the time, but she chose us even after earning ranks and merit badges for Eagle The loss of the May, July, and whether conditions will be favorable realizing the mistake, and we’re so happy and truly understanding the purpose, September antique shows in enough in May for the first show she did,” the Scoutmaster said. and taking advantage of, the program Brimfield has been a crushing blow of 2021. Owners hope the COVID-19 Erin’s project is putting together while working ranks and merit badges. for countless local business own- vaccine will make quick and lasting “Comfort Kits” for teenage youth transi- It adds so much to the Scout’s experience ers, antique dealers, and the com- progress, but there are no guaran- tioning into D.C.F care. when the program is experienced.” munity at large. From restaurants tees that conditions will warrant “I knew that there was a need for these “I personally am excited to have the and hotels, to area shops and recre- unrestricted international travel. kids and knowing that they would be a opportunity to earn Eagle, my older ation centers, everyone has felt the “It will be a challenge to get every- help to everyone who needs them was a brother is an Eagle Scout and my young- impacts of lost business. thing back up and running after this bit push for me,” she explained. er brother is working to earn his as well,” But even with the sting of a forfeit- long. We all have to work hard to Taking COVID-19 into consideration Erin noted. “It’s a huge accomplishment ed year still fresh, local owners are bring vendors back and find a new she wanted to make sure her project was to become an Eagle Scout, but to add already turning the page and focus- normal,” said Darlene Burns, who safe for everyone involved. being a girl and being crunched for time ing on 2021. has owned the Crystal Brook show- These kits, she said, “will provide on top of it, I think it is very impres- “It was shocking in May when grounds for eight years. “We have them with the necessities they need, and sive” she said with a smile. The National they canceled, but then, as things a lot of customers who are interna- that are sometimes too embarrassing to Office of the Boy Scouts of America is progressed, we realized this was the tional, and no one knows what the ask for.” planning a special recognition for this only decision the town could make,” travel situation will be.” Her journey ahs not been without “inaugural class” of Eagle Scouts for all said Pam Moriarty, who owns the One of the priorities for owners some bumps in the road. Every step of those who earn eagle by January 31, 2022. Heart O’ The Mart throughout the summer has been the way she set deadlines for herself. Erin is hoping to be part of this inaugural showgrounds with her husband, to maintain strong lines of com- If she was not X rank by X date, then class of Eagle Scouts. Don. “It would not have been fair to munications with vendors, dealers, her journey would end. Sometimes she Erin has set up a donation drop box dealers, owners, or guests to have and town officials. Many owners would be excited and ready to go, other at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 345 such a large event with everything believe that although the 2021 shows times it seemed like another thing added Main St. in Sturbridge. If you would like going on right now. Even though it may not have the same attendance to her plate. 2019/2020 school year was to help with her project please donate broke our hearts, we agreed with as previous years due to lingering her senior year of high school, she was items between Sept 1 and Sept. 31. Leave the decision and understand why it COVID-19 concerns, vaccine hesi- taking five AP, one honors class and was a note with the items you left, how many was made.” tance, and potential international very active in Best Buddies, Volleyball of each, and your name. Erin needs to Looking ahead to next year, own- travel restrictions, the atmosphere and National Honor Society. Chrissy keep track of how many people donate ers understand that the 2021 line- will nonetheless be one of great joy noted they had finally hit a “sweet spot” and how many items are donated by up of vendors could feature major and gratitude. then COVID-19 hit bringing everything each person. The box is checked daily changes. On the heels of a lost year “The response from our deal- to a halt. by Scouts in the troop to ensure it does of revenue from physical shows, ers has been very understanding. “I had so many concerns for her, what not overflow and to ensure items are not countless antiques dealers nation- They are looking forward to a great about camping nights, the skills she need- lost/stolen. wide are struggling to stay in busi- year next year,” Moriarty added. ed to teach for rank advancement, the Items being collected for the “Comfort ness. Unsure if large shows will fea- “Everyone will be looking to get community service hours, merit badges Kits” include: toothbrush, toothpaste, ture the same attendances next year, back here – it will be like a reunion.” and everything else she still needed to bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors many owners are shifting their busi- Information on next year’s do,” she said. (male and female), deodorant (male and ness models to e-commerce oppor- events will be posted at www. Together, they came up with a game female), lotion, fabric freshener, femi- tunities. Others have already had BrimfieldAntiqueFleaMarket.com. plan, to date Erin is just 4 merit badges nine hygiene products (pad’s and tam- short, she needs to complete her Eagle pons), make-up and face wipes, hair elas- went 12-1 last year and captured the Project and finish serving out her term tics and headbands, hairbrush and comb, FOOTBALL D7 Central Mass. crown. “There are as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. notebook and pen, hand sanitizer, and continued from page 1 still so many questions that remain Being rushed, and having been grant- face coverings. officials, but that doesn’t make the unanswered, which is completely ed an extension, Chrissy was concerned If you have any questions, or would situation any less frustrating. understandable during this unprec- with how quickly Erin would have to get like more information about Erin’s “We appreciate all of the work and edented time.” through everything. project, contact Chrissy Scoutmaster of dedication those people put in to Added Barry, “Whatever the next After some reflection, she said, “The Troop 163: [email protected] make the best decision for our stu- steps are, we look forward to see- thing that gets me most is as much as Erin’s contact information is not provid- dents to have a football season and ing our kids again. We have a great Erin wants Eagle, she still made it about ed publicly as she is still considered a to be safe,” said Barry, whose team group of seniors we want to honor the program. Savoring each event and youth in the program. Please Read FOOTBALL, page A7 Community Connection

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My life journey should part of my life’s journey. I embrace the not dictate theirs, but I was told, “Don’t Happy trails reality and fight for time. As I’ve said worry about it. I only have one Dad and before, there is no cure and so I’m told we want to be close.” Of course, I did the Labor Day is almost here. Of course, I can’t beat this but I’m fighting to go only thing I could do in that moment. I this year, the holiday may have a differ- Actress Shirley MacLaine once the distance. I believe I’ll still be here, cried. As I said, I’ve never felt so loved. ent impact, given the employment-re- wrote “Fear makes strangers of peo- writing this column in five years. In a lighter note, my handsome and lated stress and disruptions stemming ple who would be friends.” My diagnosis isn’t all negative. I’ve smart nephew, Westin, called me on from the coronavirus. Yet, it’s good This week, the topic of strang- never felt so loved and cared for. I have Sunday to tell me about his new dog. He to recognize the value of work and its ers has been at the forefront of a team of medical professionals fighting said, “My puppy is two years old and importance in achieving your life’s our minds. Having met several on my behalf. I have friends I haven’t I’m five.” goals. But if you’re going to retire com- strangers on the hiking trails over seen in years reaching out, visiting and I responded, “So, you were three fortably and reach your other financial the past few months has opened up offering their support. But best of all is years old when he was born.” objectives, you also need to invest – and an appreciation for others that has my family. Weston paused and said, “He wasn’t your investments need to work as hard always been there, yet as of late, for My wild and crazy sisters, Debra and born. We bought him!” I laughed all as you do. some reason, these meetings have Kim, and their wonderful husbands, day at the enthusiastic innocence of his To help make this happen, you need become more meaningful. Simple Keith and Roger, travelled from North words. to know why you’re investing in the conversations can lead to an unrav- Carolina and Florida to spend a week I’ve always loved my friends and fam- first place. You likely have a variety eling of several rewarding conver- with me. They came to catch up and ily, but never fully realized the impor- of financial goals, including short-term sations. have fun, but to also provide support tance of relationships and how their ones – a long vacation, a new car – and They always say there's no such and lend a hand. As I mentioned a few love can brighten the darkest times. I’m long-term ones, such as a comfortable thing as a solo hike, and it's true, weeks ago, we are downsizing from our grateful. My heart is full. retirement and the desire to leave a leg- for the most part. While hiking the very large home of twenty-five years For those who say, “I don’t have acy for your family. But you can’t invest Mount Cabot loop during a recent into a condo that’s dramatically smaller, friends,” be a friend. Join a small group in the same way for these goals. For excursion to our friendly northern so they, along with Arlene’s best friend, at your church. Take up a group hobby example, when you’re planning an over- neighbor New Hampshire, a chance Tracey, who’s just like family, spent that places you in the same room with seas vacation for next year, you want meeting with a teacher from the most of each day helping us rummage others of similar interests. Volunteer a certain amount of money to be avail- southern part of the Granite State through shelves, cabinets and boxes to for a local charity. Join a herd. Be part able at a certain time, so you’ll want took place. It was interesting to hear determine what we keep, sell or pitch. of a pack. They want and need you as an investment that offers a high degree his views on his school re-opening It was an emotional week preparing much as you need them, and for most of of preservation of principal. However, plan and how he handled remote for the estate sale, but in many ways, us ... the day will come when you need when you’re saving for a retirement teaching. According to him, he sort it’s the history of our forty-five years of their love and support. that may be decades away, you need to of “rolled with it.” On that same marriage, laid out on tables for others Yes, creating meaningful relation- consider investments that offer growth trail, a fortunate meeting with Ray to buy. My sister’s sense of humor and ships takes effort but it will be effort potential. In any case, you can help your took place. A CPA from Boston who free spirit not only made the experience well spent. investments work efficiently for you by was on his 47th of New Hampshire’s tolerable but fun. I don’t see them often I also hear other say, “I’m estranged matching them with specific goals. 4,000 footers, was in the right spot enough but when we do see each other, from my family.” It’s not too late to for- You also want to keep your invest- at the right time. Being five feet, we make it count. I don’t know what I’d give and forget. It doesn’t matter what ments “on the job.” In the immediate one inch in height, the hop from do without them. happened. It was in the past. Unless the aftermath of large market downturns, one boulder to the next on top of Tracey didn’t really know them until relationships are toxic, dangerous or such as we saw earlier this year, many The Horn, would not have happened this week. She was in complete dismay otherwise damaging, make the effort people simply stopped investing alto- without a boost from Ray. Clasping as my sisters chased down a local police to reconnect. Reach out and rekindle gether. But taking a “time out” can his hands together and lifting me officer to give him a Buster Bar (from family connections. I don’t think you’ll be costly. For one thing, when you from one perch to the next made for Dairy Queen) and to tell the young offi- be sorry. stop adding to your investment port- a great lunch on top of the moun- cer he was appreciated. That’s just how We were not created to travel alone. folio, you reduce its growth potential. tain. His tales of climbing to the they roll. Join the herd. Furthermore, if you’re on the invest- Mt. Everest base camp and his ski For those of you who are long-time ment sidelines, you might miss out on adventures all over the world was readers of my column, know that my Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- the next market rally – and the biggest the perfect accompaniment to a well daughter, Tara Beth, and her husband umnist, speaker, and author of three gains often happen in the early stages of deserved peanut butter and jelly Jeff, accepted positions in Pasadena, books including the award-winning, these rallies. sandwich. Calif. over four years ago and headed critically acclaimed, “Playing with the Not everyone simply abandons the A 66 year old veteran named Brian west, with our grandsons, Caleb and Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ investment world following a downturn, was the perfect person to head down Noah. Like most of life’s twists and GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- though – some people just put more Mount Willard with. After the turns, it was a mixture of happiness for moore.com. money into cash and cash equivalent storm wreaked havoc on the trail, their new opportunities and sadness accounts. And while it’s a good idea to the trek down was, well, sort of like have enough cash on hand for emergen- an obstacle course. Brian (and his cies (about three to six months’ worth dog) shared so many eye-opening of living expenses), you may not want stories about his time serving in the to have cash as the major component military. I was proud to have him Corn on the Cob: A Simple of your portfolio. Cash simply doesn’t by my side and honored he shared “work” hard enough in the sense of his story. providing you with long-term growth On top of North Sugarloaf, a Pleasure of Late Summer opportunities. Spanish teacher with her family So, whether the markets are mov- topped the list. They were in from Corn is not only one Take paper published what ing up, down or sideways, it’s import- Mass for the weekend. They shared of the tastiest pleasures has become a popular ant to keep investing and keep a rea- their love of New Hampshire with of the summer; it’s also the kitchen trick to remov- sonable percentage of growth-oriented the best humor and were so appre- one of the most popular, ing the kernels without investments in your portfolio, with the ciative of the nature around them. with Americans con- Hint the mess – use a bundt exact amount depending on your goals, The family has decided to make suming an average of or angel food cake pan. risk tolerance and time horizon. These lemonade out of lemons and are 6.8 pounds of fresh corn KAREN Simply stand the pointy investments will fluctuate in value, but choosing to get their elementary each year! TRAINOR end of the ear of corn in the longer you hold them, the more age students out into the mountains If fresh corn on the the pan’s center hole to the impact of short-term drops may be as much as possible, the kids said cob is on your menu steady it, and slice down reduced, especially if you maintain a they love every minute of it. this season, read on for to cut the kernels, which diversified portfolio, although diversi- When hiking sections of the some tips and tricks to make the sweet fall neatly into the pan. fication, by itself, can’t ensure a profit Appalachian Trail, you will meet treat even more enjoyable. From pick- *** or protect against loss in a declining a ton of thru hikers, each coming ing prime corn on the cob to serving Milky Way: If you’re cutting corn market. with a unique name. 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Take these tips from farm- *** behind, you may need to adjust your ing his way down and told us, this ers: Look for bright green husks that Cooking Corn: If you’re boiling corn investment mix. was his third time completing the are slightly moist. The silk should be never salt the water, as that can tough- You’ve probably discovered that hard AT. Sherpa told us that the wind at slightly sticky and a pale golden color. en the kernels. Want to add heighten work pays off for you in just about every the top literally blew him over. He If you press gently against the husk sweetness of bland corn? Add a tea- endeavor – so why should it be any was a tiny thing, and after summit- you should be able to feel the kernels. spoon or two of sugar to the boiling different with investing? Keeping your ing, we believed him. Also check out the bottom of the ear, water. Cook for three to five minutes. investments working diligently can On top of Mount Nancy, a family where it was cut off the stalk. If it is *** help boost your chances of achieving surprised 'Dad' for his 50th with brown, the ear was likely not picked Steaming Hot: Steaming corn is a your important financial goals. party hats and cupcakes. It was so that day. If corn kernels are exposed, favored way to serve up fresh corn on neat to be a part of that. Impromptu look for plump kernels in even rows. the cob. If you don’t have a steamer, This article was written by Edward parties are the best. This is a story *** simply put about two inches of water Jones for use by your local Edward that deserves it's own and will be Corn Rules: Did you know corn on in a large stock pot. Stand ears upright Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact forthcoming in the next few months. the cob will lose up to 25% of its sugar in the pan. Cover and cook on high Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones Whether you chat someone up on content after just six hours of storage until water boils. Turn off heat and Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or the trails or in line at the store, you at room temperature? That is because allow to steam with cover on for about [email protected]. never know what you will learn. from the moment it is picked, the 7 to 9 minutes. Some people will engage, others sugar in the corn begins to convert to *** won't. It's a coin toss and that can starch. To keep corn at optimum taste, Kernels of Knowledge: be a fun game all it's own. keep corn chilled at about 36 degrees. *The more silk on the cob, the more If you have a fear of talking to Keep corn in the refrigerator with the kernels! strangers, do it anyway. When you the husks intact until you can cook it. *The number of rows on a kernel is do something repeatedly the fear This helps to slow down the sugar to always an even number. tends to dissipate and your conver- starch conversion, thus maintaining *There are about 800 kernels in 16 sation techniques will feel more nat- its sweetness longer. rows on each ear of corn. ural. If you imagine that the person *** *It takes about two ears of medium is already your friend, you'll treat Corn off the Cob: While cutting the sized corn on the cob to equal a cup of them as such and this approach can corn off the cob removes half the fun kernels. alleviate an awkward feelings. of eating it, sometimes it’s a neces- *The corncob (ear) is actually part of In the words of Anais Nin, “Each sary task. 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The Great Outdoors A family fishing trip

RALPH This past TRUE week, this writer and my granddaughter Andrea Henchey decided it was time to go fishing at Galilee, R.I. for seabass and Fluke. She decided to take along her son Logan, but I was a bit ner- vous about taking him because of his young age of five years. He is on the water a lot at their lakefront home on Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury, so we brought him along. They arrived at my residence in Uxbridge at 6 a.m., and we were on the road at 6:15 a.m. The little guy was wide awake and ready to go fishing, and kept asking how much longer it would be before we got to the ocean. “Not long,” we replied, and he went back to playing with his iPad! After making a few unsched- uled stops along the way, we finally arrived at the boat ramp. It was time to catch some live bait with a small net. Logan was all excited and had a great time helping with catching the bait. This writer with two 20-inch fluke Andrea Henchey and her son Logan reeling in fish. We quickly launched the boat and we caught the week before. headed out through the Breachway of we had to wait for a couple of boats to replied! I gave her a bucket full of live Galilee’s West Wall. hours and then the tide flow stopped. leave, so I parked the boat at the very mummies to carry back to the water After a ten-minute run out to 45 feet Fishing was slow and we decided to end of the right-hand dock. The water and release them. She was not 50 feet of water I brought the boat to a stop and head for the boat ramp. We were also is pretty deep there. Andrea grabbed from the ramp when I heard her say we started fishing. Placing a mummy running out of food to eat, which is not the rope from the bow and decided “Oh No!” Now what? It seems the han- and a piece of squid strip on a hook, good. The fast action sure gave us an to jump out of the boat and onto the dle on the bucket broke and the live Andrea lowered the bait to the bottom. appetite, as it always does when fish- dock before the boat was secured. As bait was flopping all over the ground. She started to get a bite within seconds ing. The largest seabass weighed in at she jumped from the boat, she quickly “Forget it,” I replied. of hitting the bottom. Logan quickly five pounds, with others just making found herself in the water! She had one As she approached the boat she asked started to reel the fish in with his moth- the 15-inch size limit. There were a lot foot on the dock and one on the boat if she could do anything else! I said er’s help, as this week’s picture shows. of short fish including a few nice fluke. prior to the big splash, which quickly “Yes, go sit in the car and do not touch It was lock and load action for three As we pulled into the boat ramp, caused a spread eagle, sending her into anything else!” She laughed and we the ocean. were on our way home. I really could Falling between the boat and the not have a better granddaughter, and dock has caused serious injury for have had many enjoyable times with many boaters, but she was lucky she her and her husband Chris ,and my Fall lawn care tips did not sustain any injuries other that great grandchildren, Logan and Eva. I a bit of humiliation, as others boaters am extremely fortunate. looked on. I went to retrieve the car A few anglers were loading their and trailer after securing the boat prop- boat at the ramp that day and reported erly, and making sure she did not get catching a few Bonito in the area of the injured. Her son Logan did not know Charlestown Breachway, using flyrods. what to make of his mother’s actions, Seabass limits have increased to and stared to look for more bait fish seven fish daily per angler as of Sept. that were visible in the shallow water. 1 in Rhode Island waters. Seabass are I quickly floated the boat onto the considered to be one of the best tasting trailer and pulled the boat out of the fish in the ocean and catching them is ramp, placing it out of the way of other exciting. I would recommend holding boaters launching and retrieving their onto the rod real tight, or it could end boats. Andrea quickly changed her wet up in the ocean. clothing for dry ones, and was ready to help secure the boat for the ride home. Take A Kid fishing & Keep Them Rods “Can I do anything to help Pop?” she Bending! OBITUARIES

Photo Courtesy Thomas Herold Hitchcock “Tom” A healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds. FT. MYERS, FL Publications; a fam- / STURBRIDGE- ily owned special- is at least one month prior to the average Thomas Herold ty book publishing first killing frost. Garden Hitchcock “Tom” company where A healthy lawn is the best defense of Sturbridge, MA / he served as CEO Moments against weeds. Even with proper care Ft. Myers, FL died for over thirty-five these unwanted plants can bully their on Tuesday, Aug. years. He attracted way into your lawn. Try digging, root 25th in Ft. Myers, authors from the and all, to remove small populations of MELINDA FL. US and abroad and weeds. Think of it as a workout or way MYERS Tom is survived publishing more to reduce stress. by his wife Barbara; than 50 titles ded- If you decide to use a weed killer, try his children, Linda icated to military spot treating weeds or problem areas to A. Hitchcock of aviation subjects. As summer transitions into fall, it is minimize the amount of chemical used. Gig Harbor, WA; He also authored time to help lawns recover from summer Select the least toxic or an organic prod- Nancy J. McGrade and illustrated a stress. Let the weather and the condition uct whenever possible. Whether using of College Grove, dozen books on of your lawn help you develop a plan traditional or environmentally friendly TN; stepson John R. German aviation suited to your landscape. products read and follow label directions Mulligan of Boston, subjects. He was Continue mowing actively growing carefully. All these products are plant MA and three proud when sev- lawns. Mow high, leaving cool season killers and can cause damage to other grandchildren, eral Monogram grasses like bluegrass and fescues at plants if not applied properly. Kyle T. McGrade, books attained least two and a half, preferably three and Fall, when the cool season grasses are Erin R. McGrade, book-of-the-year a half inches tall after cutting. Warm sea- actively growing, is also the best time to and Alexandra A. awards. He served son grasses like bermudagrass, carpet- core aerate or dethatch lawns suffering Mulligan. He was predecease by his as a consultant for the National Air grass, centipedegrass and zoysia should from thatch build up or compacted soil. first wife of 23 years, Sarah (Attig) and Space Museum’s aircraft resto- be grown at 1 to 2 inches tall, while St. Overseed thin lawns after core aeration Hitchcock. Tom was born in Waverly, ration division, contributing toward Augustine should a bit higher at two to or dethatching. You’ll have better results MO, the son of Ralph Herold Hitchcock award-winning restorations. In 1993, three inches for best results. Taller grass once the thatch layer is removed or open- and M. Elizabeth Thomas. 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Tom graduated from Boston University mals especially cats. moisture and nutrients to the soil. Run Begin implementing some of these earning a BFA degree in 1962 and a His funeral was held on Tuesday, your mower over long clippings to reduce strategies and soon you’ll be on your way few years received his Masters degree Sept. 1st, from the Daniel T. Morrill their size and speed decomposition. to a healthier, better looking lawn for the from BU. Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., As the tree leaves begin to fall just coming growing season. From 1962 to 1973 Tom served as an Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am mow them into small pieces and leave Melinda Myers is the author of more art and art photography teacher, art at the St. Anne’s Church Pavilion, 16 them on the lawn. As long as you can see than 20 gardening books, including director and art history coordinator Church St., Sturbridge. Burial will be the grass blades through the shredded Small Space Gardening. She hosts The for school systems in New York and in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Sturbridge. leaves your lawn will be fine. And just Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” Massachusetts. Tom greatly enjoyed Calling hours in the funeral home were like the clippings, they add nutrients and DVD series and the nationally-syndi- traveling. Tom had a fascination with held on Monday, Aug. 31st from 4:00 to organic matter to the soil. cated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & flying and earned his pilot’s license. In 6:00pm. Fertilize lawns in early September and radio program. Myers is a columnist and 1972, Tom launched Monogram Aviation www.morrillfuneralhome.com high maintenance northern lawns again contributing editor for Birds & Blooms around Halloween, but always before the magazine and her web site is www. ground freezes. 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SHREWSBURY – Waterfront – Flint Pond w/Direct Boating Access to Lake Quinsigamond! The OXFORD – 377 Main St! 9 Rm Center Hall Colonial! .59 Acre Corner WEBSTER – 10 Wyman St! Webster Lake DOUGLAS – 102 SE Main St! Start Packing! Spacious 9 Rm Colonial! 2.23 Acres! Neighborhood Access at Lakeside Beach Center Island Granite Kit w/Soft Close Cabs, SS Appliances! Slider to 24’ Deck! Open Quiet of Flint, All the Action of Quinsig! Privacy Galore on Sargents Island – 4.27 Acres – 2,000’ Lot! Charm of Yesteryear! Eat-In Frplcd Granite Kit w/Updated Cab- & State Boat Ramp Near-by! 10,000’ Lot! Floor Plan! Hickory Wood Floors throughout the Kit, Din & Liv Rms, all w/Recessed Waterfront! Beautiful Sunrises & Sunsets! Looking for a Getaway, Principal Residence or Second inets, Frplcd Din Rm w/ Built-in China Cabinet & Butler Closet! Gra- 1 Level Living! 11 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Lighting! 1st Flr Office or Possible 4th Bdrm w/Oak Hrdwd Flr! Full Bath in the Hall! 2nd Home, Winters in Florida, Summers on the Island! Tons of Potential, Do a Little or Do a Lot! 4+ cious Foyer! Spacious Frplcd Liv Rm! Breezeway to a Home Office or Baths! Room for the Extended Family! 2 Flr w/Full Dble Vanity Bthrm & 3 Comfortable Bdrms, all w/Beautiful Wood Laminate an Unfinished Cathedral Ceiling Fam Rm or Craft Rm! Sit on the Front Complete Living Quarters! A/C! LP Gas Flrs! Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Ceiling Fan, Bay Window overlooking the Rm, 1 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath “A” Frame with the Ability to Finish the Walk-out Lower Level, add a Family Back Yard and a Master Bath! Lower Level w/2 Finished Rms, Utility Rm w/Laundry Porch and Enjoy Morning Coffee or Evening Tea! Huge 2-Car Garage Heat! Town Services! 2 Driveways! Fenced Rm, Bdrm, Bathrm! Nature Abounds, Visited by Deer, Fox, Eagles & More! In Time for Summer! Back Yard! 2 Sheds! $189,900.00 and Half Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! Recent C/Air, Heat & Roof! 24x26 2 Car Detached $579,900.00 w/Loft-Storage Area! Mature Tree Studded Yard! $339,000.00 Garage! Huge Shed! Nearby Nature Trails & Wallum Lake Beach! $379,900.00

SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT – 112 Gore Rd! NORTH POND! Sucker Brook Cove! WEBSTER LAKE HOLDEN – 315 Holden St! 6 Rm WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT - 3 Lakeview Rd! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Ideal Summer or GRAFTON – 168 Brigham Hill Rd! 8 Rm Garrison Colonial set on 1.3Acres! 8 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath Ranch is Ready for You! Southwestern Exposure! Ranch! Meticulously Maintained! 2 4 Comfortable Bdrms & 2 Full Bthrms! Freshly Painted, Floors Recently Gorgeous Sunsets! Unique Waterfront! An Open Floor Plan! Lake Views Spacious Bdrms, Full Tiled Bath & 1 Yr Round 6 Rm Ranch! Western Expo – Beautiful Sunsets! Near All the Excitement that “Indian Ranch” Car Garage! Move In Ready! Granite Refinished! Spacious Kit w/Lunch Counter! SS Appliances w/Gas Cook-Top! from Nearly All Rooms! 2x6 Construction! Energy Efficient Blinds in provides, Dining, Concerts & the Indian Princess! An Arched Bridge to Your Own Private Island, a Great Grand Dining Rm for Family Gatherings! 19x26 Living Rm w/Pellet Stove! Every Room! 4 Oil Tanks - Fill Up Once a Year! C/Air! Gas Fireplace! Oak Cabinet Kit w/Tiled Back Splash & JennAir Stove! Frplc Liv Rm! Fam Place to Enjoy the Lake from! Open Flr Plan! Being Sold Fully Furnished! Recent Kit w/Quartz Counters, Master Bdrm w/Dble Closets & Hot Tub! Bright & Airy Mudroom out to the Whole House Fan! Meticulously Cared For! Large workshop! 3 Car Rm! Gleaming Hrdwds! Perfect Yard Breakfast Bar, SS Appliances, Tile Flr & Recessed Lighting! Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr, 6x14 Lake Facing Picture 2 Car Garage! Furnace & Hot Water Tank 5 Years Young! Radon tested at 2.5! Garage! Carport! 2 Sheds w/Electric! Back Yard is Perfect for Family w/Major Landscaping this Year! Window & Stone Frplc! 3 Remodeled Bdrms w/Ceiling Fans & Hrdwd Flrs! Master w/Bath & Laundry Newer Roof on Garage & Breezeway! New Well Water Tank Installed! Title V Gatherings! Plenty of Off Street Parking! Summer is Here! $539,900.00 New Roof 2019! $344,900.00 in-hand! Property Abuts Grafton Land Trust - Hiking Trails Right Out Your Back Closet! Screen Porch w/Lake Views! Dock! Carport! Shed! Still Time for this Summer! $579,900.00 Door! Convenient to Routes 90, 9 & 20! Immediate Occupancy! $449,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 62 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 51’ Level Waterfront WEBSTER LAKE - 11 Bay View Rd! One of the Lake’s Premier Properties! 9,822’ of Nice! .68 Acres of Park Like Grounds! 297’ Waterfront! $4 Million Spent, Nothing Spared! 17 Rms! 5 Water View Bdrms, 5.5 Bathrms! Brazilian Cherry Hrdwd Flrs, Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Panoramic Lake Views! 11 Rms, 6 Bdrms, Grand & Spiral Stairways! Elevator, Ground Flr to Master Suite! In-door Resistance Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Bthrm w/Steam 4 Bathrooms, 3,269’ A/C’d Colonial! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Formal Din Rm w/ Shower off Exercise Rm! Billiard Rm! Media Rm! Center Isl Granite Kit w/Viking Gas Range, Sub-Zero Frig, Pantry & Breakfast Cherry Hrdwds! Lake Facing Liv Rm w/Cathedrals, Cherry Hrdwds! Slider to Waterfront Bar! Open Flr Plan! Din Area, Fam Rm w/Entertainment Center w/Wet Bar! Formal Din Rm, Frplc Liv Rm & Atrium! Library Deck! Spacious 1st Flr Master Bdrm w/Full Bath, Cherry Hrdwds & Walk-in Closet! w/Deck! Waterfront Master Suite w/Office, Bdrm w/Triple Glass Dr to Private Deck w/Lake Views, 3 Walk-in Closets, Bathrm w/Multi-Head Shower, Whirlpool, Dble Vanity, Separate Commode/Bidet/Sink Area! 16 Z’s of Updated Geothermal Heat/A/C! Frplcd Lower Level Fam Rm! 1st & 2nd Flr Laundries! 2 Car Garage! $949,900.00 Recessed Lights & Fire Sprinklers Through Out! 3 Car Garage! Generator! Slate Roof! Reward Yourself! $2,499,900.00

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