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BY JASON BLEAU One option may be the grown abundant enough to have war- the Economic Development dormant, so we were trying to TIMES CORRESPONDENT and manufacturing of hemp. ranted a public forum on Jan. Committee is “carrying the figure out how to get those dor- DUDLEY – As the town of Often closely related to mari- 17 where representatives of torch” with committee chair mant lands active again. We Dudley continues to seek oppor- juana, hemp is a much mild- the Massachusetts Department John Briare sering as the mod- were looking at what we call tunities for economic growth er art of the cannabis family. of Agriculture Resources erator for the hemp forum. crops of opportunity,” Briare part of the focus has turned to Whereas marijuana is often (MDAR) shared information Briare said that agriculture said to start off the forum. “The the future of farmland in the used as a recreational drug about hemp and its potential continues to be an important more research we did it turns community. Citizens have not hemp is not psychoactive and uses and profitability. part of Dudley’s identity and if out that Dudley, believe it or shied away from voicing their is used for more manufacturing The forum was born from the town wants to preserve that not, was one of the centers of disdain for adding more solar purposes than anything else. a meeting in December at the aesthetic hemp may be one via- industrial hemp production farms to the town which had With that in mind the plant Dudley Grange where Dudley’s ble future option for farmers to for years. That’s why there are left farmers and the town’s eco- has been considered as a poten- impending Agriculture explore. mills all around us. It was pro- nomic development committee tial viable crop that Dudley Advisory Committee was “Dudley has almost a third cessed here, it was made into exploring new options more farmers might be interested discussed as well. Until that of its land agriculturally pro- akin to traditional agriculture in producing. The interest is committee is made official tected here. A lot of that land is Turn To HEMP, page ­­­A16 practices. Four finalists announced for Dudley-Charlton Superintendent

BY JASON BLEAU TIMES CORRESPONDENT

DUDLEY/CHARLTON – The Dudley Charlton Regional School District is one step closer to having a new Superintendent with four finalists for the position announced by the school committee during a meeting on Jan. 23. Superintendent Search Committee Chair and School Committee member Elaine Rabbit revealed the names to the public during the meeting and said the pool of final candi- dates was originally bigger but only four finalists chose to be considered for the job. “On Jan. 10, the search committee entered deliberations and selected five candidates to move forward for consider- ation. We were notified that one candidate has requested that their name be removed from consideration,” Rabbit told the school committee. The remaining four finalists are all candidates with extensive backgrounds in education, each having served in administrative positions during their careers. Revealed in alphabetical order, the candidates are: Dr. Julia Carlson, the assistant superintendent of Fall River public schools. She holds a Master’s degree from the Gus Steeves Photo University of Hawaii and a doctorate from Boston College. A resident of Providence, R.I., Dr. Carlson began her career HAIL TO THE (NEW) CHIEF as a special education teacher and served as a principal and vice principal for schools in both Hawaii and Rhode Island. New Webster Police Chief Mike Shaw hangs out with his daughter and retired Chief Tim Bent at Jennifer Haggerty currently serves as superintendent of the police department’s Meet the Chief gathering last Wednesday. Turn To SUPERINTENDENT, page ­­­A16 ‘Triple win’ benefits Bay Path students BY GUS STEEVES six months “depending on what we has lasted 17 years and “we’ll prob- TIMES CORRESPONDENT run into.” ably put 200,000 [miles] on it.” CHARLTON – For most people, “This is a big job,” he added Skills Mass Vice President Anika a totaled van is a write-off. But later. “It’s a little bit of everything, Koopman, a junior at Blackstone for Bay Path Tech’s Auto Collision heavy on the collision [work] but Valley Tech, will be glad to see shop, it’s an opportunity. also other aspects.” the old van retired because she Last week, Mapfre Insurance and The project will go to bene- doesn’t much like being transport- Insurance Auto Auctions provid- fit Skills Massachusetts, where ed around the state “in a vehi- ed those students with one, which Executive Director Karen Ward cle of questionable status.” She teacher Raymond Beck described said it will “help us deliver our described partnerships like this as as “a great teaching tool because program” when the work’s done. “often overlooked, but solid busi- it covers so many aspects of the The group has 34,000 members ness practice” where the schools trade.” Among other things, it statewide and provides leadership and businesses are “linked togeth- gives them a chance to get practical training, service projects and other er for the common goal” of finding experience with frame repair, laser assistance from its office in South skilled workers. measurement, mechanical work, Easton. “Thank you immensely for Gus Steeves Photos painting and detailing. But they “To make those opportunities believing in us,” Koopman said, From right, Bay Path teacher Ray Beck, Skills Massachusetts happen, we need to get there,” she later adding she’s not in her can’t do it all; Beck noted some Vice President Anika Koopman, BP senior Dominick said. “… It’s a big lift for a small school’s automotive shops, but parts of the project will involve Berthiaume, IAA’s Steve Betley and Skills Massachusetts cooperation with neighboring non-profit to buy a van commer- Executive Director Karen Ward pose with the van Bay Path’s shops. He expects it to take about cially,” noting their current van Turn To BAY PATH, page ­­­A4 Auto Collision shop will be fixing for Skills Massachusetts. Call volumes up for Dudley Fire Department in 2018 BY JASON BLEAU well as a comparison between 2017 “EMS was up just over two percent TIMES CORRESPONDENT and 2018 showing that while there and the total was up almost six DUDLEY – Dudley fire and have been increases over a long percent, so they were some pretty emergency calls were up in 2018, period of time the increase over significant increases.” according to Fire Chief Dean the last year was uncharacteristi- These increases include fire Kochanowski, who presented an cally high. calls, EMS calls and mutual aid updated look at call records for “The five-year increase was 29 where the Dudley Fire Department the department to the Board of percent total and just under 15 per- assists outside towns. With around Courtesy Photo Selectmen in January. cent for the ten year increase. The 2,000 calls total reported over the As he does every year, Chief Dudley firefighters respond to an incident in October. more important one is the increase last year the chief explained that Kochanowski presents a five and Emergency calls through the department were up 14 percent from 2017 to 2018 and fire calls were ten year breakdown of recorded in 2018. up 14 percent,” Kochanowski said. Turn To FIRE DEPARTMENT, ­­­A15 calls through his department as page 2 • The Webster Times • Friday, February 1, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com Fundraising efforts continue for Oxford dog park

Kris Bird, Lucy, and Chief Anthony Saad.

Kimberly Maschi Photos including paying off overdue lunches Berthiaume, states “The protesters of Friends of the Oxford Dog Park with check from Curaleaf MA. in the local public schools. Curaleaf MA Laughlin kennel are looking into doing representatives state, “When students a fundraiser in April for the Oxford Dog BY KIMBERLY MASCHI so that is why we haven’t given specific cannot afford to pay off their lunches, Park.” TIMES CORRESPONDENT details on anything yet. We appreciate they’re often left eating cheese sand- Berthiaume continues to fight for OXFORD — The Friends of the Oxford everyone’s patience!” wiches; resulting in self esteem prob- local animals. dog park continue to gain funds, raise Residents seem to be anxiously await- lems and bullying.” This is the reason The Friends of the Oxford Dog Park awareness on local licensing, and look ing the local dog park. Oxford resident, Curaleaf says they donated money to are also vigilant about the local com- forward to bids going out in February. Shannon Maki, says she cannot wait for the public schools. munity needs to obtain licensing for Emilie Arrighi, member of the dog the dog park. The local Oxford Police Department their local pets. Cat Licenses are due by park committee, states “we are very Local business, Curaleaf, located took up a personal collection within the Feb. 28. Late charge begins March 1st. close” to developing the park. at 425 Main St. in Oxford, graciously department for the month of December Dog Licenses are due by April 30th. Late “We are waiting to hear back from the donated $1,000 to the dog park. to support the Oxford Dog Park. The charge begins May 1. In order to obtain foundation on our design. If approved, The committee states, “Thank you to officers collected a total of $770.00 for a 2019 license, you can make payments the construction will go out to bid by Curaleaf right here in town for the very the Friends of the Oxford Dog Park by mail, sending to Office of the Town the end of February… we don’t want to generous donation of $1,000! Curaleaf is and donated the funds to representative Clerk, 325 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540. give too many details until we have a so dedicated to the community.” Kris Bird on Jan. 8. You can also go online at www.town. set-in stone date” says Arrighi. “We’ve Curaleaf has made other substantial “Thank you OPD! Another step closer oxford.ma.us. hit so many road blocks along the way contributions to the town of Oxford, to our goal!” states the committee. Long time animal advocate, Cheryl

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BY GUS STEEVES from the earliest stages of planting “When teachers are able to incor- ACCURACY WATCH: TIMES CORRESPONDENT seeds to the growth and subsequent porate nature into a classroom the The Webster Times is committed to SOUTHBRIDGE — To Lisa Carlin, harvest of fruits grown in the garden.” multiplier effect is powerful,” noted accuracy in all its news reports. Although teaching children about our links to Carlin said the goal is really to plant Head Start Co-Director Kathleen Dow. numerous safeguards are in place to ensure nature is critical. seeds in the children’s minds for future “Hands-on, minds-on nature based cur- accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. For many years, it has been swamped years in school. ricula are effective for students with a Confirmed fact errors will be corrected in by technology and other concerns, but “We want to create foundational broad range of learning styles. Using a timely manner on page A3. We cannot “it’s coming back. We’re talking a lot blocks, introduce them all to kinds of the nature of the school yard and neigh- run corrections based upon differences of these days about where food comes cool and interesting science concepts,” borhood as a learning resource offers opinion or unconfirmable facts. We will, from,” climate change and other issues. she said. Although they won’t neces- students a way to connect with the however, print letters to the editor from Carlin, Assistant Sanctuary Director sarily understand them yet at this age, world around them.” area residents who wish to add their com- at Mass Audubon’s Broad Meadow “the learning curve is so much shorter” Kids do that in various ways. In the ments to our news coverage. If you find a Brook Sanctuary, is leading Audubon’s when they see the same ideas again in classroom and a school community gar- mistake, please call (508) 764-4325. During collaboration with Worcester later years. den, they plant seeds, water and watch non-business hours, leave a message in the Community Action Council’s Head The idea is far from new. Back in 1902, them until they mature, and eventually editor’s voicemail box. Start program in Southbridge. The two Clifton Hodge wrote “Nature Study and get a chance to taste their own work. groups unveiled a new effort to intro- Life,” which discusses, among other Over time, teachers will use those proj- mate change. Some things we’ll be able duce four-year-olds to Nature last week things, details of Worcester school ects to help teach the basics of math, to stop, and some things we’ll have to in an event that included winter birds, system programs by which students science, writing, nutrition and other deal with,” she said. planting seeds, building bird houses, learned a wide range of skills by tap- skills. Ganley noted this program is occur- sticking hands in a “blubber bag” and ping into “the deep, instinctive love “Nature is the great mother of such ring just after Head Start opened its what Carlin described as “lots of hands- of pets and the fauna and flora of the interests, and … nature must form a new site in Webster, where 71 kids who on, get into it and get messy” activities. immediate environment.” prominent factor in the curriculum,” were being taught in Southbridge have The project is being funded by a “We cannot expect intelligent obser- Hodge wrote (p. 24). “What is there for returned to Webster. WCAC plans to $15,000 grant from the National Grid vance of laws until the facts of nature the whole child – hands, feet, eyes, ears have a formal grand opening of that Foundation. upon which they are based become the and brain, mind and soul – to work site, in the former Senior Center on According WCAC spokeswoman common property of the community. with actively except the phenomena of School Street, on March 1. Ellen Ganley, “The initiative will pro- To lay this foundation for right living is nature, responses to which have con- “We wanted to give the staff some vide for multiple classroom visits and certainly one of the functions of a pub- stituted the chief education of all living time to settle in,” she said. “The new hands-on lessons at WCAC’s Head Start lic school system,” Hodge wrote (p. 19). forms through all time?” site allows [students’] parents and fam- center by Mass Audubon staff, culmi- “As it is now, few people know even the For Carlin, the ultimate goal is to ilies to be better involved. … We knew nating with a field trip to the sanctuary names of the things that are doing the promote a broad appreciation of Nature we needed to be back here, and now we for children to participate in nature greatest harm or the most good in their that informs future decision-making are.” hike this spring. Additionally the pro- own gardens.” and voting choices that protect open gram will support the establishment That’s even more true now than it space and help us face issues including Gus Steeves can be reached at gus. of a garden at the center, with students was in 1902, since fewer people have climate change. [email protected]. engaged in the creation of the garden gardens. “We’re in a precarious place with cli- Webster Dudley Business Alliance hosting tax law workshop the New Tax Law Will Affect federally-licensed tax prac- an active member of National of Enrolled Agents (MaSEA) Your Business” to be held titioners who specialize in Association of Enrolled Agents and American Society of Tax on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6-7:30 taxation and have unlimited (NAEA) Massachusetts Society problem Solvers (ASTPS). p.m. at The Gladys E. Kelly rights to represent taxpay- Public Library, 2 Lake St., ers before the IRS and are Webster. Free for WDBA mem- authorized to advise, repre- bers; $10 all others. To register, sent, and prepare tax returns email [email protected] by for individuals, partner- Feb. 8. ships, corporations, estates, This interactive workshop trusts, and any entities with will be presented by Mr. Shubh tax-reporting requirements. Sethi of Liberty Tax in Webster. In addition to owning and Mr. Sethi will present as to how operating three Tax practices, the changes resulting from the Mr. Sethi has more than 30 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will years of U.S. and international Foreign & Domestic - 4WD & AWD affect small businesses today. experience in marketing, busi- Front & Rear Wheel Drive ness development and gener- Differentials • Exhaust Shubh L. Sethi, EA, MBA al management in large and Transfer Cases • Brakes is the Owner of Liberty Tax small companies in biotechnol- U-Joints • Shocks office located at 106 E Main ogy, medical device, diagnos- Shubh L. Sethi Axle Shafts • Struts • Front End Work Street in Webster and a tic and pharmaceutical sectors proud member of the Webster of the life science industry. Dudley Business Alliance. Mr. Sethi earned a B.S. degree WEBSTER — The Webster Mr. Sethi is an Enrolled Agent in Biological Sciences from Dudley Business Alliance and a Fellow of the National the University of Illinois invites all local business Tax Practice Institute (NTPI). and an M.B.A. degree from owners or representatives Enrolled agents are the only Pepperdine University. He is to a workshop entitled “How IP Big life events T X

A affect your taxes T Masons of Dudley Patrolmen’s Babies, big promotions, new jobs — all these things can affect your taxes. If you foresee a big change Webster Association annual in 2019, you may need to make adjustments to your tax planning strategy. That could mean altering your withholding or increasing retirement plan contributions. Lodge meet fundraiser underway Not sure how to adjust? Call and well help you ensure you’re getting the most tax savings for your situation. DUDLEY – The Dudley Patrolmen’s Association is begin- 426 Worcester Rd. Feb. 18 ning their annual fundraiser. All Pro Productions will be Charlton, MA 01507-1506 making phone calls for donations and representatives of the 508-248-1040 Fax: 508-248-3927 police department should be on hand to assist with any ques- www.Szelacpa.com WEBSTER — Webster Lodge A.F. & tions people may have. The fundraiser A. M.’s next regular meeting is Monday, will run for approximately three weeks. Feb. 18 at the Masonic Building, 27 As a reminder, if you wish to make a Brandes St., Webster. Dinner is at 6:30 donation and are at all concerned about p.m., and the meeting at 7:30 p.m. All the methods of collection, you can mail members of Webster Lodge are urged to this to or drop it off at the station at 71 attend. West Main St. If you have any ques- Any man interested in Freemasonry tions or concerns, please do not hesitate is welcomed to be our guest for din- to contact our office 508-943-4411. The ner. Freemasonry is part of a rich tra- department wishes to thank everyone dition of men striving to improve both in advance for their continued support their own lives, and the lives of others. and generosity. We believe that the search for knowl- edge is the most noble pursuit there is. Webster Lodge, 160 years strong in 2018, is the oldest active fraternal organiza- tion in the Webster/Dudley area. For more information, please visit: http:// massfreemasonry.org.

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Gus Steeves Photos Chief Shaw gets an update on WCAC’s Head Start efforts in town Sgt. Joe Brooks and Brendan (the dog) chat with visitors. Chief Mike Shaw talks to a citizen. from Kerry Brennan. Winter makes a roaring return to central Mass. BY KEVIN FLANDERS responded to several spinouts season, but no one was thrilled Spencer Police Sgt. Michael vehicle for winter driving is STAFF WRITER and minor accidents during with the arctic blast following Befford. essential for the safety of all the storm on Jan. 19-20. No the storm. High temperatures For winter driving, police passengers,” said AAA regional REGION — After receiving major injuries were reported, on Jan. 21 didn’t rise out of the recommend having a flash- director John Nielsen. “It will a refreshing break from win- although one vehicle was heav- single digits, with windchills light, blanket, water, and warm greatly decrease the chances of ter weather for more than a ily damaged in Spencer after bringing the feel of subzero clothing in your vehicle. You your vehicle letting you down.” month, central Massachusetts leaving North Brookfield Road air. Several school districts, should also perform monthly Police also ask drivers to residents dealt with a barrage on Jan. 19 as the storm began. including Southbridge Public checks to make sure your vehi- know about parking restric- of snow and ice last weekend, Plow drivers throughout the Schools, delayed classes on cle is ready for punishing tem- tions in place during storms in followed by a polar plunge. area appreciated the first sig- Jan. 22 due to extreme cold. peratures and slippery travel. their towns. Local police departments nificant snowfall of the winter The cold snap also serves “Properly preparing your as a reminder of pet safety during the winter months. State law prevents dog owners from tethering their pets out- doors during storms and cold stretches, and it also restricts the length of outdoor tethering allowed during good weather. Locally, police encourage residents to keep a close eye on their four-legged friends when temperatures drop. It is also important to avoid leav- ing dogs in vehicles during extreme cold, even if it is only temporary. If you see an ani- mal exposed to the elements, please call your police depart- ment. Courtesy Photo “Pet owners should consider, Central Mass. drivers had to contend with slippery conditions during last just as in extreme heat, that weekend’s storm. In Spencer, no one was injured during this accident on pets are endangered when out- North Brookfield Road. side or in a motor vehicle,” said

Police Logs 5:10 p.m.: disturbance (Robinson Street), adult Webster male, 52, Robinson Street, #3, Webster, assault and battery on family/household member, assault and SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 battery w/dangerous weapon/2 counts, strangu- 3:00 a.m.: disturbance (School Street), adult lation or suffocation. 10:21 p.m.: domestic dispute male, 23, School Street, #3, Webster, violation of (Lake Street), adult male, 28, Lake Street, #3, abuse prevention order. Webster, assault on family/household member, MONDAY, JANUARY 14 assault and battery on pregnant victim, kidnap- 12:04 a.m.: assault (Elm Street), adult female, 59, ping. Elm Street, #1R, Webster, assault and battery on SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 disabled/person over 60, assault and battery. 1:17 p.m.: mv stop (Whitcomb Street), Pedro C. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Seda, 37, 35 Whitcomb Street, #1, Webster, op w/ 3:59 p.m.: attempt to serve (East Main Street), suspended license/subsequent offense, refusing to Randy Michael Denham, 26, 6 Summit Street, #1, identify self, miscellaneous equipment violation, Webster, warrant arrest. speeding at rate of speed greater than was reason- FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 able and proper.

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American Family Care doctors seeing an increase in greater Worcester area WORCESTER, Mass. – This year’s flu your bed, your best bet is to get to your high-touch approach, including dig- season kicked off early, with physicians Is it too late to get the flu vac- doctor or urgent care center as soon ital x-rays, on-site lab testing, state- at American Family Care (AFC) diag- cine? Again, Dr. Meoli said no. “Flu sea- as possible so that you might benefit of-the-art diagnostics, and electron- nosing the first few cases in the early son extends through March and beyond from antiviral flu medication,” he said. ic medical records. The clinics are days of September. By mid-December, in New England. We occasionally even “While there is no cure for the flu, if open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) see cases in the summer. We’re just started within 48 hours, this medication week and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on week- was reporting that the flu was wide- ramping up now. It’s definitely not too can help you feel better faster.” ends, with no appointments neces- spread only in Massachusetts, and now, late to get vaccinated.” sary. VisitAFCUrgentCareWorcester. a month later, AFC is seeing increased In addition, Dr. Meoli advised flu com for more information. activity in its Worcester urgent care Why won’t antibiotics help me get sufferers to get plenty of rest and fluid, center. rid of the flu? “The flu is a virus, and take over-the-counter medications for About American Family Care: antibiotics are only useful for bacterial fever and achiness, and avoid contact Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with “We’re definitely seeing an uptick in infections. Prescribing antibiotics will with others, especially those most vul- a single location in 1982, American the number of patients with the flu this only increase your resistance to their nerable to the flu and complications, Family Care has pioneered the concept month,” said Dr. Vincent Meoli, region- effectiveness in the future; but they such as children, the elderly and those of non-emergency room urgent care. al medical director of AFC. “While not won’t help you get over the flu. There who have weakened immune systems. With its 2013 acquisition of the Doctors unexpected this time of the year, it are antiviral medications we can pre- He said the infection typically takes Express, and its subsequent rebrand- provides a good opportunity to remind scribe to help shorten the duration and about two weeks to clear up. ing, AFC has become the nation’s lead- people about the importance of preven- severity of the flu, but they are most The AFC staff in Worcester offers ing provider of urgent care, accessible tion and awareness. There are many effective when taken within 48 hours of convenient, walk-in care seven days primary care, and occupational med- misunderstandings about the flu, how the start of the illness.” a week, and offers the flu vaccine as icine, with 200 clinics and 600 in-net- it’s spread and how it’s treated, so edu- well as diagnosis and treatment. Online work physicians caring for nearly 3 cation is essential.” The best protection against the flu check-in and current wait times are million patients a year. Ranked by Inc. is the vaccine, and the second best is available at AFCUrgentCareWorcester. Magazine as one of the fastest growing Dr. Meoli talked about the questions frequent hand-washing, according to com. companies in the U.S., AFC’s stated he and the other providers receive most Dr. Meoli. He also advised avoiding mission is to provide the best health- often, which include: contact with those who have the flu, About AFC Worcester: care possible, in a kind and caring envi- Can you get the flu from the flu vac- and regularly cleaning items that are Locally owned and operated, AFC ronment, while respecting the rights of cine? “No,” said Dr. Meoli. “The vac- touched often, from light switches and Worcester is a physician-staffed pro- all patients, in an economical manner, cine contains a dead virus. However, door knobs to faucets, where the virus vider of urgent care, occupational med- at times and locations convenient to the each year’s vaccine provides protection can linger. icine, and other non-emergency health patient. For more information, visitA- against only a small number of strains care. The facility features a high-tech, mericanFamilyCare.com. of the flu that are expected to be most Dr. Meoli noted that the flu can feel active each year. It’s still possible to like a bad cold on steroids. “Most peo- get a different strain of the flu. Also, it ple experience cough and congestion, takes two weeks for the vaccine to work muscle and headaches, fever, chills and to its full effect, so patients are still sus- fatigue. If you think you have the flu, ceptible during that time.” even though you won’t feel like leaving Cornerstone Bank & employees donate $45,000 to the United Way

PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE Ribbon Cutting Join us as we celebrate our Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Courtesy Photo We welcome you to tour our new office and Featured here with Cornerstone Bank employees are representatives from the United Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton (UW SSC). From left: UW SSC’s Board President stay for light refreshments. Jessica Brigham, Board Vice President and Campaign Chairman April Parzych, and Executive Director Mary O’Coin; Cornerstone Bank’s EVP/Chief Administrative Officer and Chairman of the Charitable Donations Committee Susan A. Gunnell, Webster Branch Manager and UW SSC Board Member Angela L. Sarna, VP/Controller and UW SSC Treasurer Scott M. Dungey, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th and Bank President and Treasurer Todd M. Tallman. 4:00PM - 6:00PM WORCESTER — Cornerstone Bank campaign: United Way of Southbridge, and its employees have contributed Sturbridge and Charlton; United Way of more than $45,000 to three local United Webster and Dudley; and United Way of 146 West Boylston Drive, Suite 302 Way organizations. During the recent Central Massachusetts. holiday season, the Bank held a com- “Once again, our employees have pany-wide pledge campaign where come together to help others,” stated Worcester employees were given the opportunity VP/Controller and UW SSC Treasurer to donate to the non-profit organization of Cornerstone Bank Scott M. Dungey. dedicated to supporting the needs for “We are pleased to support the United education, income, and healthcare for Way,” commented President and RSVP to Suzanne Longone communities across the globe. Treasurer of Cornerstone Bank Todd The money raised included employee M. Tallman. “This donation demon- contributions of $23,551, as well as a strates our generosity and commitment [email protected] $22,000 corporate gift. Three different to the communities we serve.” United Way organizations were sup- 508-365-6522 ported through the Cornerstone Bank Turn To CORNERSTONE page ­­­A16 6 • The Webster Times • Friday, February 1, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com Learning St. Joseph School announces Partners in Education Award recipients WEBSTER — It has been a In retirement, she became the Ministry Award. She was Aided Design, Computer tradition since 2003 that during Director of Religious Education also honored to be includ- Programming Languages, the celebration of Catholic for St. Joseph Basilica, St. ed in the 1996-1997 edition of Nature Study, and Computer Schools Week, St. Joseph School Aloysius Parish in Gilbertville, Who’s Who in Executives and Repair. He’s also taught many presents a special “Partners in and St. Brigid Parish in Professionals. students of diverse back- Education” award to a person Millbury. She was privileged to Mr. Skrocki has been an edu- grounds and cultures and or persons who’ve made a sig- be named by Bishop McManus cator for 48 years. He started takes pride in the success of nificant impact on the school a Pastoral Associate at Notre his career at St. Joseph School his students. In addition to community. This year, we are Dame/Sacred Heart Parish in in 1970 and plans on culminat- teaching for 48 years, he has pleased to present this award Southbridge, where she served ing his career at St. Joseph coached basketball - starting to Mrs. Joan Comeau and Mr. during the merger of those two School as well. He’s taught the boys basketball program Richard Skrocki. parishes. During this time, in the Webster and Dudley- at St. Joseph School - as well Mrs. Joan Comeau, LCHS is she represented Deanery VII Charlton Public School sys- as coaching soccer and track & a member of the Equestrian as a member of the Diocesan tems at the elementary, junior field. Plus, he’s been a basket- Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Pastoral Council. Her contri- high, and high school levels. ball official for 27 years. His Jerusalem, a papal organiza- butions to local government He’s also taught college stu- family is his most important tion with her designation being include serving as a member dents and night classes for local asset, beginning with his wife Lady Commander of the Holy of the Town of Webster Master adults. He attended Bartlett Jacqueline, sons Brian and Sepulchre. She is a graduate Plan Committee, By-Law High School as well as Franklin Andrew, and his granddaugh- of Regis Collee, BA, Worcester Committee, and as chairperson Pierce University where he ters Olivia and Vivienne. State College, MA, American of the Planning Board. She earned a degree in Biology. He Courtesy Photo International College, CAGS, was managing editor of Our later went on to earn a mas- The awards were present- It has been a tradition since 2003 and Anna Maria College, MA. Gift Our Legacy, St. Joseph ter’s degree in Education with ed to Mrs. Comeau and Mr. that during the celebration of Currently retired, she served Parish’s Renovation Book a concentration in Technology Skrocki by Bishop Robert Catholic Schools Week, St. Joseph the Town of Oxford for twen- and a project director for St. from Lesley University and a McManus. On behalf of the School presents a special “Partners ty-nine years as a teacher and Joseph Basilica Parish 125th master’s degree with a concen- St. Joseph School family, we in Education” award to a person Elementary School Principal, Anniversary Book. In 2000, tration in Administration from extend our congratulations to or persons who’ve made a signif- where she was president of the she received an Appreciation Worcester State University. these two special people! May icant impact on the school com- Oxford Education Association, Award at Webster’s Annual Mr. Skrocki has taught they enjoy many of God’s bless- munity. This year, we are pleased as well as president of the Women’s Recognition Night, many different subjects from ings in their ministry to serve to present this award to Mrs. Joan Alpha Alpha Chapter of Delta and in 2002 she was the recip- Science, Pre-Engineering, St. Joseph School and Parish. Comeau and Mr. Richard Skrocki. Kappa Gamma International. ient of the St. Joseph Parish Health, Biology Computer Oxford Middle School Students of the Month

Oxford Middle School congratulates the following students on being named Students of the Month for January.

Courtesy Photos Grade 5: Paige Reynolds, Keniah Poston, Kylie Greska, Delaney Burke, Chloe Gabis, Christopher Dufrense

Grade 7: Luke Boliver, Angelica Kopec, Jake Dwinell, Abby Lewis, Adrianna Roszkowski, Logan Snow

Local students named to Assumption College Dean’s List

participants in Assumption’s classic WORCESTER — Assumption College liberal arts education and professional has announced that 493 students have programs, exploring new ideas, mak- been named to the College’s Dean’s List ing connections across disciplines, and for the fall 2018 semester. Local students pushing themselves to achieve more include: than they ever thought possible. To pre- Alyssa Jalbert of Oxford, Class of 2019 pare for the workforce, students learn Melanie LeBlanc of North Oxford, cutting-edge theory and best practices, Class of 2019 and develop excellent communication Grade 6: Maya Staltare, Anna Forcina, Savannah Steiner, Sean Tyrrell, Jason Nelson, Emma Allison Ryel of Dudley, Class of 2019 and critical-analysis skills - quintes- Martin Matthew Sabacinski of Webster, Class sential skills of a liberal arts educa- of 2019 tion - through classroom work, intern- Catherine French of Dudley, Class of ships, and involvement in extracurric- 2020 ular activities. Sarah Keohane of Oxford, Class of For more information about Bartlett High School Class 2020 Assumption College, please visit www. Hannah Yash of Webstrer, Class of assumption.edu. 2021 of 1969 planning reunion Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit REGION — Bartlett High School’s Class of 1969 are looking for class members semester to be included on the presti- Meghan Pratt of Dudley who are interested in a 50th reunion. We are in the planning stages and could use gious list, which is announced at the your assistance. completion of the fall and spring semes- named to University of If you are interested in organizing or attending this event contact us on Face ters. Book Bartlett High School Class of 1969, Webster, Mass., or call or email Maria “Each semester Assumption College Scranton Fall 2018 Dean’s List Polletta O’Connor, 774- 230-0699 or [email protected]. Please use your name as recognizes the hard work and dedication known in high school. of its students through the Dean’s List,” SCRANTON, Pa. — Meghan E. Pratt said Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., presi- of Dudley was among nearly 1,600 dent of Assumption College. “Students students named to The University of who have earned this high honor have Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2018 fall demonstrated academic excellence and semester. The Dean’s List recognizes Sarah Lanpher graduates from Becker College hard work, as well as committed them- students for academic excellence. A stu- selves to the formation of their intellec- dent must have a grade point average of WORCESTER — Sarah Lanpher, of Dudley, graduated Summa Cum Laude with tual and academic lives, an important 3.5 or better with a minimum number a BS in Business Administration from Becker College. Lanpher was one of one aspect of the College’s mission.” of credit hours during the semester to hundred Becker students to graduate at the end of the fall semester. The Assumption College curricu- make the Dean’s List. Founded in 1784, Becker College is an undergraduate and graduate, career-fo- lum enables students to gain a depth Pratt is a junior counseling and human cused private college, providing a supportive and inclusive learning community and breadth of knowledge that leads services major in the University’s that prepares graduates for their first to last careers. Nearly 1,800 students from the to professional success and personal Panuska College of Professional Studies. United States and around the world live and learn on the College’s Worcester and fulfillment. Students-whether study- Leicester campuses. With nationally recognized programs in nursing, game design ing on the Worcester, Massachusetts and animal studies, Becker has been consistently ranked as a “Best College” for or Rome, Italy campus-become engaged undergraduate education by The Princeton Review. www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Webster Times • 7 Learning Lynn Thibault — from Haiti to Nichols College DUDLEY — Nichols College sor in Haiti, remained there. skills and helped me build a focused on several local organi- tion. Within a supportive com- junior Lynn Thibault has only As she pursues her college network with faculty mem- zations advocating for the TPS munity, Nichols offers and a short commute from Webster degree in marketing, Thibault bers,” she said. “It’s been an Haitian population around experiential business curricu- to get to the Dudley campus has focused on serving oth- amazing experience.” Worcester. lum with a strong liberal arts every day, but she’s come ers. As a student ambassador, Thibault has had to deal with She received an A. foundation that is enhanced by much farther than that. She she provides campus tours to more than the typical college About Nichols College the scholarship of practice and arrived in America as a child, prospective students and their course load. Her family, for Nichols College is a college pedagogy; integrates research along with thousands of others, families. She also participates example, came to the United of choice for business and lead- and scholarship into the stu- from Haiti after a devastating in the Nichols NEXT program, States under the Temporary ership education as a result dent experience programs and earthquake in 2010. mentoring incoming first-year Protected Status (TPS) pro- of its distinctive career-fo- activities that cultivate and “I came here when I was 13. I students before the fall term gram, and they may have to cused and leadership-based enhance professional skills was traumatized by the earth- starts. And she sits on the return to Haiti as early as approaches to learning, both in and readiness; and develops quake,” Thibault recalled, add- board of the College’s Institute this year because of proposed and out of the classroom, and the communication and criti- ing that she relocated from the for Women’s Leadership, help- changes in federal policy. through impactful research cal-thinking abilities, the eth- Haitian capital Port Au Prince ing create activities for that “It’s hard every day,” and professional education. ical and cultural perspectives, to Worcester before moving organization. Thibault said, “not knowing Founded in 1815, Nichols trans- and the necessary teamwork several years ago to her cur- Her involvement around whether we leave or stay.” forms today’s students into skills that are required of lead- rent home with her mother and campus has had other benefits, For her final journalism tomorrow’s leaders through a ers in a global economy. two younger sisters. Thibault noted. course project last semester dynamic, career-focused busi- Her father, a college profes- “It’s improved my leadership at Nichols, she wrote a story ness and professional educa- U.S. News & World Report lauds Nichols College’s online business degree programs DUDLEY — Nichols College is agement, management, and marketing. Online MBA Programs» rankings-Nich- for assignments, resources, forums, and ranked as the leader among central The curriculum consists of seven-week ols College Graduate & Professional grades; and all reading is online as Massachusetts-based schools in U.S. courses that concentrate the material Studies (GPS) also features master›s well, so students don’t have to pay for News & World Report’s national “2019 usually covered over a full semester. degree programs in accounting, coun- textbooks. Best Online Bachelor’s Programs” Courses are taught by Nichols profes- terterrorism studies, and organization- In determining the rankings, U.S. and “Best Online Graduate Business sors who are trained and skilled in al leadership. News & World Report’s methodology Programs” ratings, which were released maximizing students’ learning poten- “I’m delighted by the national recog- considered engagement between stu- Jan. 15. tial online. nition of Nichols College Graduate & dents and faculty; student excellence; “On behalf of Nichols College, we “The U.S. News & World Report ‹best Professional Studies online programs the opinion of high-ranking academic are honored that U.S. News & World online program› rankings are an import- by U.S. News & World Report and by officials in business; faculty credentials Report has recognized our robust ant indicator of the value of the educa- the fact that Nichols is the only cen- and training; and student services and online bachelor’s and master’s degree tion Nichols College provides, because tral Mass.-based college ranked on the technology. programs, which utilize an innovative they consider both student success after ‹Best Online Business› list,» said GPS About Nichols College HyFlex approach through which stu- graduation as well as the cumulative Executive Director Kerry Calnan. “It’s Nichols College is a college of choice dents are in the classroom either vir- cost to reach graduation,» said Nichols further proof for prospective and cur- for business and leadership education tually or in person every week,” said College Academic Vice President and rent students as well as our corporate as a result of its distinctive career-fo- Nichols College President Susan West Professor Mauri Pelto, Ph.D. “The focus and educational partners that every- cused and leadership-based approaches Engelkemeyer, Ph.D. “These rankings of each of our online courses is the thing we do at Nichols College is fueled to learning, both in and out of the class- validate the impactful business and interaction between students and facul- by innovation and an entrepreneurial room, and through impactful research leadership education Nichols College ty through simulations, action research spirit-from the HyFlex technology that and professional education. Founded provides our students as well as the projects, team case studies, video dis- powers our flexible learning options to in 1815, Nichols transforms today’s stu- academic and industry expertise of our cussions, and problem-based learning.” a unique emphasis on leadership and dents into tomorrow’s leaders through dedicated faculty and staff, who are Nichols online graduate programs communication not normally found in a dynamic, career-focused business and committed to our students’ success.” ranked master’s degree programs.” professional education. Within a sup- According to U.S. News & World Nichols is also the only central Part of what makes Nichols’ indus- portive community, Nichols offers and Report Senior Data Analyst Eric Brooks Massachusetts-based college-and in try-leading graduate programs compet- experiential business curriculum with and Chief Data Strategist Robert Morse, the top six among all Massachusetts itive in the market is its HyFlex tech- a strong liberal arts foundation that is “For working adults with some college private colleges-on the “Best Online nology: all the convenience of online enhanced by the scholarship of practice credit, completing a four-year degree Business Programs” rankings. This learning, with the benefits of a real-time and pedagogy; integrates research and online may be the most practical way to ranking assesses master’s-level busi- classroom experience. Every week, stu- scholarship into the student experience obtain the knowledge and credentials ness degree programs that are not dents can choose whether they want to programs and activities that cultivate needed to boost their careers.” MBA programs. U.S. News & World attend class on campus, or use HyFlex. and enhance professional skills and Enter Nichols College’s Report’s examples of non-MBA gradu- Nichols graduate students choosing readiness; and develops the communi- Undergraduate Adult Education ate business programs include degrees to connect to their real-time class via cation and critical-thinking abilities, Program (UAEP), which offers com- in accounting, finance, insurance, mar- HyFlex use standard video conferenc- the ethical and cultural perspectives, petitive online Bachelor of Science in keting and management. ing software to participate in learning and the necessary teamwork skills that Business Administration degree con- In addition to offering an online (and and collaborating. They can see and are required of leaders in a global econ- centration programs in accounting, on-campus) MBA-which U.S. News & hear their professors and classmates, omy. general business, human resource man- World Report also included in its «Best and vice versa. An intuitive app is used

Nichols College students named to Fall 2018 Dean’s List

DUDLEY — Approximately 600 Dean’s High Honors. Alexis Lima of Oxford achieved Dean’s High Honors. Nichols students achieved Dean’s List David Brooks of Webster achieved Dean’s High Honors. Alexander Wornham of Webster or Dean’s High Honors status during Dean’s High Honors. Ryan Marcyoniak of Dudley achieved achieved Dean’s List. the fall 2018 semester. Bridget Canavan of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. About Nichols College The Dean’s List recognizes students Dean’s High Honors. Alexandra Masley of Oxford achieved Nichols College is a college of choice who earned high grades during a sin- Hanna Carrabba of North Oxford Dean’s List. for business and leadership education gle semester. To be on the Dean’s List, achieved Dean’s List. Dakota Mullen of Dudley achieved as a result of its distinctive career-fo- a student must maintain a minimum John Champagne of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. cused and leadership-based approaches grade point average of 3.2 for at least Dean’s High Honors. Candice Nelson of Oxford achieved to learning, both in and out of the class- 12 credit-hours and receive no grade Patryk Ciosmak of Webster achieved Dean’s High Honors. room, and through impactful research below a C+ during the semester. A stu- Dean’s High Honors. Sara Painchaud of Dudley achieved and professional education. Founded dent who earns a grade point average Soley Clinton of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. in 1815, Nichols transforms today’s stu- of 3.6 or higher is awarded Dean’s High Dean’s List. Heidi Rousseau of Dudley achieved dents into tomorrow’s leaders through Honors. Samantha Curtis of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. a dynamic, career-focused business and Tanner Amico of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. Melanie Sergel of Dudley achieved professional education. Within a sup- Dean’s List. Nicholas Czernicki of Webster Dean’s High Honors. portive community, Nichols offers and Sebastian Arango of Dudley achieved achieved Dean’s List. Danielle Sosvielle of Oxford achieved experiential business curriculum with Dean’s List. Brianna Doherty of Webster achieved Dean’s High Honors. a strong liberal arts foundation that is Olivia Atchue of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. Joshua Sterczala of Webster achieved enhanced by the scholarship of practice Dean’s High Honors. Trevor Foley of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. and pedagogy; integrates research and Timothy Beachboard of Oxford Dean’s High Honors. Mireya Tapia of Webster achieved scholarship into the student experience achieved Dean’s List. Soultana Gardner of Dudley achieved Dean’s List. programs and activities that cultivate Andrew Berg of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. William Tashjian of Dudley achieved and enhance professional skills and Dean’s List. Jacob Greenough of Dudley achieved Dean’s List. readiness; and develops the communi- Shawn Blanchard of Dudley achieved Dean’s High Honors. Lynn Thibault of Webster achieved cation and critical-thinking abilities, Dean’s High Honors. Samara Hod of Webster achieved Dean’s List. the ethical and cultural perspectives, Stephen Bouchard of Oxford achieved Dean’s List. Daniel Weinhardt of Dudley achieved and the necessary teamwork skills that Dean’s List. Ryan Lathrop of Webster achieved Dean’s High Honors. are required of leaders in a global econ- Michaela Bradford of North Oxford Dean’s High Honors. Tyler Weinhardt of Dudley achieved omy. achieved Dean’s High Honors. Abagayle Lee of Oxford achieved Dean’s High Honors. Alyssa Bronzo of Dudley achieved Dean’s List. 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Frank G. Chilinski Stonebridge Press President and Publisher What Ails You of local Brendan Berube Aromatherapy products Inhale the vapors to Editor are big business. With a Take induce sleep. Or if The Webster Times parking seemingly never-ending fresh lavender flowers array of candles, oils, and the are available, sew up potions promising to do Hint a muslin sachet, fill Editorial everything from altering a with lavender flowers regulations mood to healing an ailment, and tuck between a KAREN it can be easy to be taken bed pillow and its case. With winter in by exaggerated marketing TRAINOR *** arriving finally, claims. While outrageous Dump Depression: I wanted to take Let’s agree promises are often just Studies show the fra- this opportunity to hype, don’t be too quick to dismiss the grant flowers of ylang ylang and roses power of scent. Beneath all the brou- help halt depression. Furthermore, once again remind haha is intriguing data supporting a ylang ylang has been touted as an residents of the to disagree winter parking reg- link between smells and moods. Medical anti panic treatment. When added research proves scent stimulation does to a warm bath, feelings of depres- ulations. We have in fact, send particular messages to the sion can literally be washed away. Chief’s a new Highway The wise Thomas Jefferson once said, brain, which in turn effects our moods Tip: Simply add three drops of rose Superintendent, “I never considered a difference of opin- and feelings. Not convinced? Read on for essential oil and four drops of ylang Corner Vinny Polletta, and ion in politics, in religion, in philoso- some research findings, as well as some ylang essential oil to a tub full of STEVE this is a subject he phy, as cause for withdrawing from a aromatherapy potions you can whip up warm water. To induce further wants to address friend.” to change your little corner of the world relaxation, bath by candlelight. WOJNAR early on when The increasingly divisive political - or at least the way you perceive it! *** storms are immi- atmosphere that has taken hold across NOTE: Organic essential oils should be Here are some more “tried nent. Most people are unaware of the used with care and caution. Be sure to and true aromatherapy aids: the country over the past decade has difficulties involved in keeping the led to a regrettable erosion of civility as check with a health professional before *To improve concentration: Blend equal using any aromatherapy treatment. parts of basil, cardamom, ginger and streets clear. I hope to provide every- well. It seems as though peole are inca- one once again with some important pable of shaking hands and agreeing *** black pepper essential oils in a diffuser. information. to disagree anymore. Instead, friends, Orange you calm?: University of Vienna *To increase alertness: Peppermint, family members, and even businesses research revealed exposure to ambient dill and coffee essential oils dis- Article ten of Dudley’s By-laws are banished because someone said or odor of orange can have a relaxant effect persed in the air might do the trick. contains the parking regulations. saw something they didn’t approve of. and it relieved levels of anxiety in study *To aid memory: Try using lily of the val- Section three, in part, deals with What is imperative to remember is that subjects awaiting dental treatment. As ley or coriander essential oils in a diffuser. snow removal operations. Vehicles it is OK, and in fact, quite normal to a bonus the orange scent prompted a *Heighten focus by combining in a diffus- are not allowed to park on any disagree. It is how you disagree that positive mood among the participants. er equal parts cypress and cinnamon oils. Town controlled way so as to inter- sets you apart and makes all of the dif- Tip: Have a fresh orange handy for a *Tame a headache by dabbing one drop fere with snow removal operations. ference in how you choose to have your quick snack to de-stress and cheer up. of lavender essential oil on each temple. The Superintendent of Streets may character defined. Or, add some natural orange essen- Take several deep breaths and relax. remove or cause to be removed any Life is more than politics. We are tial oil to the bath to ease anxiety. (Note: most essential oils should *** not be applied directly to the skin, vehicle interfering with this opera- not, by any means, suggesting that if Vanilla memories: In a study conduct- but lavender is one exception). tion. For snow removal purposes, you have a difference of opinion with a ed at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering *** any accumulation of two inches or person that strongly opposes your val- Hospital in New York, patients under- Organic essential oils to transform moods: more can enact this provision. Your ues, you skip hand in hand in the park. going an MRI reported 63 percent less *These oils promote inner securi- vehicle can be towed to accommodate What we’re suggesting is that you can claustrophobic after being exposed to ty and self-acceptance: frankin- snow removal. We do not wish to tow shake hands, give a nod and a friendly the aroma of vanilla. Experts attribut- cense, jasmine, sandalwood, vet- vehicles and the goal is to have all of smile and agree to disagree like ladies ed the reduced anxiety to the pleas- iver, cedarwood and bergamot. them off the roads when snow remov- and gentlemen used to do in the past. ant memories evoked by the vanilla * To improve self esteem and con- It is entirely possible to have a strong al is underway. Some people leave aroma or by some other physiologi- fidence, try bay laurel, berga- their vehicle parked on the streets, friendship and respect for those on the cal response related to the fragrance. mot, cypress, grapefruit, jasmine, other side of the aisle. At the end of to keep their driveway open for their Tip: Mix up this vanilla room freshener rosemary or orange essential oils. personal snow plows. This cannot the day, we all want what we think is and spritz at whim or will to relax fast: Mix *Be the vibrant happy person you should happen. Maintain contact with your best. That outcome may be different for together two ounces of vanilla extract and be with help from grapefruit, lemon, each person, however at the core of it, is two ounces of distilled water. Pour into a orange, rose, sandalwood and ylang ylang. respective plow driver to work with good intentions. The next time you find small, clean perfume or spritz bottle. *Jasmine is the oil to boost your spir- them when they will be at your home. yourself angrily reading something, or *** it help bring out your sunnier side. When plow trucks are forced to hearing an interview that you strongly An apple a day: Scientific studies show *Help dispel negative feelings and maneuver around vehicles, it cre- disagree with, think about that person the scent of apple and cinnamon make loneliness with rose, clary sage, ates ice problems and other hazards. having good intentions. Good inten- people feel secure, comfortable and “at frankincense and Helichrysum oils. The highway workers must return at tions won’t be enough to sway you, but home.” The feeling of well being was *Cheer up with the essential oil of lemon another time to complete the opera- it can help to soften the blow. experienced by both men and women par- balm. tion. This situation doubles efforts Debates between political parties ticipants who experienced the fragrance *** and wastes time, fuel, and money. I are as old as time, it’s almost human of an apple and cinnamon mixture. Your tips can win you a great dinner am encouraging all residents to vol- nature. What trumps any division is Tip: Welcome visitors with a batch of for two at the historic Publick House untarily comply with these restric- our need as human beings to feel con- apple and cinnamon potpourri. Mix Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send tions and assist the Town employees nected to one another above all things, together in a glass jar or ziplock bag: one in a hint to be entered into a random it is an innate characteristic that no one cup dried apple slices; two tablespoons drawing. One winner per month will win with providing safe roads on which to can shake as hard as they might try. ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup whole all- a fabulous three course dinner for two at travel. Watch for announcements on A recent poll showed that many peo- spice berries (or two tablespoons ground the renown restaurant, located on Route a parking ban and please take appro- ple have few to no friends with opposing allspice); two tablespoons whole cloves; 131 across the town common in historic priate measures when necessary. The views. For us, living in a small town, 10 two inch cinnamon sticks; 10 to 12 Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business last thing anyone wants to have is that is almost impossible. Many of us small pinecones; eight drops cinnamon of dispensing tips, not inventing them their vehicle towed or be the one are still surrounded by our childhood oil (or 32 drops of cinnamon extract). (although I can take credit for some), responsible for an accident or injury. friends and are not about to give them Shake up every few days to distribute I’m counting on you readers out there to Thanks again for your questions up over a political disagreement, the scent until desired fragrance is achieved. share your best helpful hints! and comments. Please send them to same goes for family members. One *** Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip me at the Dudley Police Department, benefit to surrounding yourselves with Safe slumber: In a study published in the that has worked for you? Do you have a 71 West Main St., Dudley, MA 01571 or those who think differently than you is British Medical Journal Lancet, elder- question regarding household or garden email at [email protected]. matters? If so, why not share them with to gain knowledge and insight into how ly patients slept “like babies” when a Opinions expressed in this weekly the other side thinks. Asking questions lavender aroma was wafted into their readers of Stonebridge Press publica- bedrooms at night. These patients tions? Send questions and/or hints to: column are those of Chief Wojnar can expose why a person feels the way only and unless clearly noted, do not they do and often times can lead the had complained of difficulty falling Take the Hint!, c/o Stonebridge Press, asleep and had to take sleeping pills P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. Or reflect the ideas or opinions of any conversation into a non-political direc- other organization or citizen. tion that could be more fruitful to the to get sleep prior to the aromatherapy. e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered friendship in the long run. Tip: Place one drop of natural lavender into a drawing for dinner for two at the So, how do we move forward peace- essential oil in one cup of boiling water. historic Publick House Inn. fully when we have family and friends with opposing views? It’s easy. Accept the fact that not everyone thinks the way you do. As long as they’re a good person, and they respect you, does it What can investors learn from really matter? One way to remain in good graces with someone who does not share your beliefs is to find other things you do “Big Game” teams? have in common and focus on those In February, TV sta- potential loss of may want to explore some type of long- things. At the end of the day, there are tions the world over principal. But term care insurance, which can help things much more rewarding than poli- will broadcast the most- Financial you can help pay for the extraordinarily high costs tics. Truly. watched U.S. football reduce your risk of an extended nursing home stay. Another tip is to keep your views off game of the year. But Focus level by holding of social media, unless it is something sports fans aren’t the investments for The ability to adjust a strategy is essen- that you are passionate about, just be tial. If a “big game” team is trailing, only ones viewing this DENNIS the long term – prepared for the fun comments to fol- “big game,” held in giving them time it very well might decide to switch its low. Essentially, however, politics and Atlanta this year. The ANTONOPOULOS to possibly over- game strategy – perhaps they tried to social media are not a good combina- two teams competing come the short- keep the ball on the ground but fell tion. are watched closely by term drops that behind, requiring them to throw more Taking a moment to think before you the teams that didn’t will inevitably passes to catch up. You also will need speak is always a smart move. Let’s qualify. That’s because these teams occur – and by diversifying your over- to evaluate your progress toward your face it, you will not change anyone’s can learn a lot from the contenders. all portfolio with other types of invest- goals to determine if you may need to mind as much as you might hope, and In fact, “big game” teams can teach ments, such as bonds and government adjust your strategy. To illustrate: If they cannot change yours. some valuable lessons to many groups securities, that will likely not fluctuate your current portfolio is not providing Never discuss politics while sharing a and individuals – including investors. in value as much as stocks. you with the returns you need to retire meal. It can turn a nice time into a sour comfortably, you may well need to adjust one real fast. Again, focus on the things What investment insights can A strong “defense” is essential. In your investment mix to provide more you do like about the other person, they you gain from observing these addition to having good offenses, “big growth potential, but within the context are sure to outweigh any misguided teams? Here are a few to consider: game” teams are also typically strong of your risk tolerance and time horizon. beliefs you might think they have. on defense. They may give up yardage, A good “offense” is important. “Big and going against a strong offense, they The “big game” is the culmination of a game” teams usually have the ability to will also give up points, but they still season of hard work by two teams that score a lot of points. They can run the often stop their opponents from mak- have achieved the highest level of suc- ball, pass the ball and move up the field ing the big, game-breaking plays. As cess. And by applying the lessons you’ve quickly. As an investor, you also need to someone with financial goals, such as learned from these teams, you can help constantly seek gains – in other words, protecting your family’s lifestyle and contribute to your own success. you need an “offense” in the form of an helping send your children to college, investment portfolio capable of produc- you, too, have much to defend – and This article was written by Edward ing long-term growth. Consequently, one of the best defensive moves you Jones for use by your local Edward Jones you will need a reasonable percentage can make is to maintain adequate life Financial Advisor. Please contact Dennis of growth-oriented vehicles, such as insurance. Also, to protect your own Antonopoulos, your local Edward Jones stocks and stock-based mutual funds, financial independence – and to defend Advisor at 5 Albert Street, Auburn, MA www.StonebridgePress.com in your holdings. 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Ice fishing this past When a school of perch week provided local are located, you can anglers with some impres- The Great have non - stop action sive fish being caught at for a few minutes, local fishing derbies, and Outdoors catching as many as a at numerous other lakes dozen perch from one and ponds in the val- RALPH hole. When the action ley. Planning to go fishing slows you need to cut at the Singletary Rod & TRUE another hole only a few Gun Club derby last week- feet away. If you do not end, I decided to check the start catching fish, you ice thickness at the Uxbridge Rod & need to cut numerous holes until you Gun Club. It was a bit shaky on the find the school of perch. edge of the pond, but once you were on In the old days, we cut all of our holes the ice, the measured thickness showed with an ice chisel, and we were called a solid 12 inches. Unfortunately, the spudders. This was the name of the Singletary Rod & Gun canceled their Swedish anglers had that often came derby last Sunday for of unknown rea- from Worcester. Most of them worked sons. Attempts to contact the club were at the steel mill on Millbury street and unsuccessful. often made their own ice chisels which Most ponds had the same problem of cut a hole in the ice with only a couple unsafe ice along the shoreline because of chops. This writer was given one of the heavy rain last week, but most of the hand made Ice chisels from a anglers brought along a good plank to good friend of mine many years ago. lay across the thin ice on the shoreline Although I only use it to test ice condi- to safe ice only a couple of feet away. I tions and thickness as I traverse across do not recommend that youngsters play frozen water, I do occasionally use it to on this kind of ice without supervision, cut holes for fishing. each new hole is necessary, as the depth tuned! but by the time you read this column, They only cut holes large enough of the water and bottom structure can This week’s second picture shows a the shoreline ice should have become to pull an average size perch through. change. Each licensed angler is allowed trophy given to an angler that caught safe. Constant monitoring of ice thick- If a large fish was hooked up, they five pieces of fishing equipment, which the largest fish at a fishing derby at the ness is something I always stress. This would call on their buddy to chop the often consist of five ice tip-ups or four Singletary Rod & Gun Club in 1982. It week’s picture shows Dan King with a hole larger while they kept there line tip-ups and a jigs stick. Give the jig stick more than likely was awarded to a nice four-pound largemouth bass that tight. No reels were used on their small a try. It can provide plenty of enjoyment junior angler. I purchased it at a local he recently caught at one of his favorite ice fishing rods, so they could not allow while waiting for a flag to pop on your yard sale a few years ago and thought it fishing holes. Numerous five-pound- the fish to run. The often lost the big ice tilts. would be nice to share it with our read- plus largemouth bass were also caught fish to broken line. The rods were called There was limited ice fishing on ers. I think it is real neat! last week. dead sticks. One group of Swedes lived the Cape, but by this weekend, ponds Mass. Wild Turkey regulations are Last weekend, the Nipmunc Rod & on a hill close to the Worcester Steel like Hamilton and other kettle ponds being reviewed by Mass. Fish & Wildlife Gun Club held their annual ice fishing & Wire Works. They made their own should provide some good ice fishing if that could allow licensed sportsmen derby that had a good number of anglers ice jigs and jig sticks. I still have one the predicted cold weather materializ- the opportunity to harvest more birds fishing in the derby. One lucky angler of the rods that had a small spring on es. Always call bait shops like Red Top during the spring and fall hunts for caught a prize golden trout, and also the end of them, allowing the angler to get the latest fishing reports and safe 2019 along with other changes. They caught the largest fish of the day, giv- to feel every little bite. Today, power ice conditions as they can change daily. are certainly overdue. The high popu- ing him a substantial amount of prize ice augers are used by most serious ice The Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club fin- lations of birds and there nuisance to money. All of his fish that he caught fishing anglers. ished there dam repairs last week, and farmers and residents certainly need were taken on a jig stick. It is this writ- State of the art jig sticks equipped is planning another ice fishing derby to be addressed. Some birds need to see er’s favorite and most productive way with reels and six-pound test line allow next month, safe ice permitting. The a psychiatrists. If someone calls you a to fish through the ice. Numerous holes the angler to enjoy the fight of a big fish Whitinsville Fish & Game Club is also turkey, it should not be taken lightly! need to be cut throughout the day, and like pike and bass. Using a perch eye planning an Ice fishing derby next Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them can usually have you on a school of for bait along with a Swedish pimple month. No date had been made public Rods Bending! perch and other species of fish like pick- lure with a single hook works very well prior to this column’s deadline. Stay erel and calico bass in a very short time. today. Lowering the jig to the bottom of Worcester Polytechnic Institute announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List WORCESTER — The follow- Mass., is a member of the class Webster, Mass., is a member problems are important and Technology Education, WPI’s ing local residents were among of 2020 majoring in electrical of the class of 2019 majoring in the impact is real” said dean of pioneering project-based cur- 1,595 students from Worcester and computer engineering. environmental engineering. undergraduate studies Arthur riculum engages undergradu- Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Jeffrey Harnois of Webster, Leila Card of Dudley, Mass., C. Heinricher. “Some of this ates in solving important sci- named to the university’s Mass., is a member of the class is a member of the class of 2022 nation’s best and brightest stu- entific, technological, and soci- Dean’s List for academic excel- of 2021 majoring in computer majoring in aerospace engi- dents come to WPI to study etal problems throughout their lence for the fall 2018 semester. science and psychological sci- neering. engineering and science and education and at more than Adam Kaminski of Oxford, ence. Jordyn Van Minos of Dudley, business and the humanities. 45 project centers around the Mass., is a member of the class Brandon Franks of Webster, Mass., is a member of the class Those named to the Dean’s List world. WPI offers more than 50 of 2020 majoring in electrical Mass., is a member of the class of 2021 majoring in biochem- have excelled in all of their bachelor’s, master’s, and doc- and computer engineering. of 2020 majoring in architectur- istry. work, and we are exceptional- toral degree programs across Matthew Kaminski of al engineering. The criteria for the WPI ly proud of these outstanding 14 academic departments in sci- Oxford, Mass., is a member of Robert Starr of Webster, Dean’s List differs from most students.” ence, engineering, technology, the class of 2020 majoring in Mass., is a member of the class other universities as WPI does About Worcester Polytechnic business, the social sciences, computer science. of 2021 majoring in electrical not compute a grade point Institute and the humanities and arts. Andrew Morrison of Oxford, and computer engineering, and average (GPA). Instead, WPI WPI, a global leader in proj- Its faculty and students pur- Mass., is a member of the class robotics engineering. defines the Dean’s List by the ect-based learning, is a distinc- sue groundbreaking research of 2020 majoring in computer Thomas Dziechciarz of amount of work completed at tive, top-tier technological uni- to meet ongoing challenges science. Webster, Mass., is a member the A level in courses and proj- versity founded in 1865 on the in health and biotechnology; John Hughes of Webster, of the class of 2022 majoring in ects. principle that students learn robotics and the internet of Mass., is a member of the class chemical engineering. “WPI’s academic programs most effectively by applying the things; advanced materials and of 2020 majoring in civil engi- Thomas Ralph of Webster, are rigorous and require a level theory learned in the classroom manufacturing; cyber, data, neering. Mass., is a member of the class of independence beyond what to the practice of solving real- and security systems; learning Adam Sochacki of Webster, of 2019 majoring in electrical is required in traditional cours- world problems. Recognized science; and more. www.wpi. Mass., is a member of the class and computer engineering, and es. WPI students go beyond the by the National Academy of edu of 2021 majoring in aerospace international and global stud- classroom to work on open-end- Engineering with the 2016 engineering. ies. ed problems in and for commu- Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Zachary Mailloux of Webster, Davianna Vasconcelos of nities around the world. The Innovation in Engineering and Andrea Godin named to President’s Eastern student Silvia Cote of Webster List at Plymouth State University named to Fall 2018 Dean’s List PLYMOUTH — Andrea Godin of Webster has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Fall WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — University is the state of liberal art foundation ground- 2018 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student Eastern Connecticut State Connecticut’s public liberal arts ed in an array of applied learn- must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the University recently released its university, serving more than ing opportunities. Ranked the Fall 2018 semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit fall 2018 Dean’s List for full-time 5,300 students annually at its 25th top public university in the hours during the semester. Godin is a Social Work major at and part-time students. Willimantic campus and sat- North Region by U.S. News and Plymouth State. Among the students is Silvia ellite locations. In addition to World Report in its 2018 Best About Plymouth State University Cote ‘22 of Webster, who majors attracting students from 163 of College ratings, Eastern has also Established in 1871, Plymouth State University serves the in Criminology and Sociology. Connecticut’s 169 towns, Eastern been awarded “Green Campus” state of New Hampshire and the world beyond by transform- Cote is a full-time student. also draws students from 26 status by the Princeton Review ing our students through advanced practices where engaged In order to be eligible for other states and 20 other coun- eight years in a row. For more learning produces well-educated undergraduates and by Dean’s List, students must have tries. A residential campus offer- information, visit www.east- providing graduate education that deepens and advances a GPA of 3.50 or higher. ing 40 majors and 65 minors, ernct.edu. knowledge and enhances professional development. With dis- Eastern Connecticut State Eastern offers students a strong tinction, we connect with community and business partners for economic development, technological advances, healthier living, and cultural enrichment with a special commitment of service to the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Local students named to Dean’s List at Plymouth State University Meghan Pratt of Dudley named to PLYMOUTH — A total of 473 students have been beyond by transforming our students through named to the Plymouth State University Dean’s advanced practices where engaged learning University of Scranton Fall 2018 List for the Fall 2018 semester. To be named to the produces well-educated undergraduates and by Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point providing graduate education that deepens and average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the Fall 2018 advances knowledge and enhances professional Dean’s List semester and must have attempted at least 12 cred- development. With distinction, we connect with it hours during the semester. community and business partners for economic SCRANTON, Pa. — Meghan E. Pratt of Dudley was among Gillian Guillemette of Webster development, technological advances, healthier nearly 1,600 students named to The University of Scranton’s Andrew Jalbert of Oxford living, and cultural enrichment with a special Dean’s List for the 2018 fall semester. The Dean’s List recog- Tyler Lavigne of Dudley commitment of service to the North Country and nizes students for academic excellence. A student must have About Plymouth State University Lakes Region of New Hampshire. a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum num- Established in 1871, Plymouth State University ber of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s serves the state of New Hampshire and the world List. Pratt is a junior counseling and human services major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. www.StonebridgePress.com www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Webster Times • 11 The Community Connection

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BY KEN POWERS of the success he’s enjoyed SPORTS CORRESPONDENT so early in his track career. DUDLEY – Given his humble “Hard work and doing what demeanor, the fact that he is coach Harmon tells me to do. soft spoken and has a keep-to- I worked on my technique a himself personality, it might be lot and getting out of the block easy to overlook Bryan Santos fast. Last summer I didn’t train in the halls and classrooms at anywhere, I didn’t have a pro- Shepherd Hill Regional High gram that I followed; I just School. When the junior climbs worked out as much as I could into the starting block for the every day with my teammate 55-meter dash, however, he is Max Siwik. impossible to miss. “I have a lot of confidence in The indoor track season is myself,” added Santos. “During a little more than a month old the summer I decided — and I and Santos has already broken even told coach Harmon this — the school record in the event, that I wanted to be No. 1 in the as well as several meet records. country in the 55 meters. He The high point of the sea- told me to do that I had to work son — thus far — came at the hard, and I have.” Yale Scholastic Meet earlier in Santos finished sixth in the January when the 18-year-old 100 at Nationals last spring. Santos ran the fastest 55-meter He participated in the relay race in the country this season, with Jean-Guillaume, Gabe dos finishing in 6.33 seconds. Santos and Lucas Robert, who “His time, 6.33 seconds, is graduated last year. Siwik has the fastest 55-meter time ever moved into Robert’s spot on run by someone from the the relay team. Santos usual- state of Massachusetts,” said ly runs the opening leg of the Shepherd Hill boys’ track relay. coach Len Harmon, a mar- Ken Powers photo “Bryan is a fierce competi- keting professor at Nichols Shepherd Hill coach Len Harmon, left, with his 55-meter specialist, junior Bryan Santos. Santos is blazing through tor. He is probably one of the College who has coached the the competition this season, so it’s always good to have a fire extinguisher at the ready (background). most talented athletes I have Rams for 13 seasons. “No one ever coached,” Harmon said. else in Massachusetts has ever “He worked hard and got better run faster.” and he did all the right things football for the University of “It’s a huge meet; just to get felt really good about how the The week before the Yale and kept getting better. I told Connecticut. invited is an honor,” Harmon season went. But I knew I could meet the 5-foot-9 Santos com- him to keep working — on his Interestingly enough, said. “Bryan is just one of six do better.” peted in the Hispanic Games, technique, getting out of the Mensah — along with Kobe athletes nationwide selected to After an impressive out- held at the Armory in New block and getting stronger. I Jean-Guillaume, one of Santos’ compete in the 55-meter dash at door track season last year — York City. His winning time told him, ‘then you’ll really be current teammates — urged the Millrose Games.” which culminated in a trip to that day was a meet record. 6.40 able to fly.’ Santos to give track a try. Making Santos’ accomplish- Nationals in Greensborough, seconds. “It’s really a combination of A week after his showing in ments this season even more N.C., to compete in the 100- At the large schools division things that allows Bryan to be the Winter Festival — at the impressive is the fact that last meter dash and as part of the of the Winter Festival, held so successful,” Harmon contin- Boston Holiday Challenge — winter was his first as a mem- Rams’ 400-meter relay team at the Reggie Lewis Athletic ued, “but the biggest thing is Santos won the 55-meter event ber of the Shepherd Hill track — Santos dedicated himself to Center in December, Santos fin- he is just excellent at getting in a meet-record 6.39 seconds. program. getting better at track, working ished second in the 55 in at time out of the blocks so fast. He’s Last week Santos was invited “Kevin and Kobe kept telling out tirelessly all summer and of 6.45 seconds, breaking the so explosive. By the time he to compete next month is the me I should run track,” said fall, focusing on, among other Shepherd Hill school record, gets to 20 meters he has already prestigious Millrose Games, Santos, a Southbridge resident things, his running, stamina, which was held by Santos’s gapped the kids that he’s rac- which, like the Hispanic who attends Shepherd Hill as endurance and technique. good friend, Kevin Mensah, a ing against, and it’s very hard Games, will be held at the a school-choice student. “So I “Hard work,” was Santos’ former Rams’ track star who in such a short race to come Armory. tried it and I enjoyed it and I answer when asked the secret currently plays Division 1 back on somebody.” Shepherd Hill earns needed win against Rangers

Nick Ethier photos Shepherd Hill defender Paula Barbale pro- Molly Springer of Shepherd Hill maneuvers vides plenty of pressure on a full-court trap. around Westborough defender Carolyn Kelley and toward the basket. BY NICK ETHIER Shepherd Hill’s Grace Nellis launches a pass down the court and between Westborough SPORTS STAFF WRITER “She’s a force,” Hackenson said of Springer. “She does a lot out there for defenders. DUDLEY — With the Shepherd Hill us offensively, defensively, rebound- Regional girls’ varsity basketball team ing.” Junior Grace Nellis then added eight Lanpher, who scored nine points — starting its season out with a 2-7 record After Westborough (3-8) netted to the — very uncharacteristic of the Rams’ points in the fourth quarter — she fin- have been getting more comfortable first seven points of the second quarter, ished with 14 — as the Rams won by a on the court with each passing day. perennially strong program — victories the Rams got back on track with a 7-0 are needed in bunches. Shepherd Hill comfortable 16-point margin. “They’ve been gaining confidence run of their own, which was capped “I think we’re back on track,” said through practice and it’s been show- picked up a win over Leominster High by a traditional three-point play from and then defeated Westborough High, Springer, noting that the younger play- ing.” Springer. ers — including sophomore Emma 77-61, on Tuesday, Jan. 22 to improve Shepherd Hill freshman Trinity to 4-7. Sughrue provided a spark in the sec- “We played well,” said head coach ond, scoring all eight of her points of the Rams, Jim Hackenson. “I’m just in the frame. And after junior Kerry happy we won. We need six more.” Greenough beat the buzzer with a layup, In order for The Hill to qualify for the the Rams led at the half, 38-26. Central Mass. Division 1 Tournament, a The lead continued to grow for record of 10-10 or better is needed, hence Shepherd Hill in the third quarter, as the reference to six more victories. Springer scored 10 more points in the Shepherd Hill was paced by senior for- period, her highest total of the four ward Molly Springer, who was immense frames. Although continuously draw- down low. She scored 29 points, all com- ing double teams and getting hacked, ing on the block are at the free throw Springer remained tough and either line, and collected 9 rebounds. scored the necessary basket or kicked a “It was huge,” Springer said of beat- pass out to an open teammate. ing Westborough. “In my mind it was “I grew faster than everyone else, the make or break of the season because so I was used to the contact,” Springer we have some very tough games coming said of embracing the toughness. “I’ve up and this was a tough team. I knew always been able to play through it and that if we all played together as a team this year especially since they’ve been and we all played to the best of our abil- double-teaming on me. I’ve been able ity that we could pull it off and it will to pass it out to teammates and they’ve help us for the future.” been hitting their shots.” With the Rams and Rangers all tied Junior Paula Barbale was one of those up at 10-10, Shepherd Hill embarked on teammates making outside shots, as her an 11-0 run to close the first quarter. early 3-pointer in the third extended the Springer scored seven of those points lead to 43-26. Barbale canned three 3’s Shepherd Hill’s Emma Lanpher looks inside before delivering a pass down low. during the charge. and finished with 11 points. www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Webster Times • 13 Sports Grafton sweeps SWCL Track Championships, while Spartans take second

12:57.42 3. Ghislaine Brenner, Grafton, 13:12.50 4. Megan Wajer, Grafton, 13:16.23 5. Jena Taubert, Millbury, 13:49.02 6. Emma Taubert, Millbury, 14:10.58

55-Meter High Hurdles 1. Fleu Balogh de Galantha, Grafton, 9.62 2. Bailey Brescia, Oxford, 9.73 3. Riley Clark, Millbury, 9.76 4. Madeleine Schleinitz, Uxbridge, 9.81 5. Morgan Martellio, Uxbridge, 10.16 6. Kathryn Morrill, Tantasqua, 10.60

55 Meters 1. Obiamaka Igwenagu, Auburn, 7.64 2. Anastasia Achiaa, Dashing toward the finish line, Oxford’s Vinny Laronde-Ravin (left) and Uxbridge, 8.07 Bartlett’s Donald Speight compete in the 55 meters event. 3. Peyton Walker, Grafton, 8.16 4. Kylie Lambert, Auburn, 8.27 RESULTS 3. Tyler Rodrigues, 5. Danielle Healey, Uxbridge, Tantasqua, 4:56.40 8.32 4. Ryan Semle, Uxbridge, Shot Put 4:59.73 6. Emma Johnson, Auburn, 1. Edwin Cochoran, Millbury, 8.38 5. Zach Lapointe, Auburn, 42-08.50 5:08.47 2. Kyle Boone, Tantasqua, One-Mile 6. Andrew Jensen, 41-04.50 Tantasqua, 5:10.57 1. Ally Anusauskas, Auburn, 3. Mitchell McDonald, 5:32.12 Grafton, 40-02.75 2. Alexandra Avery, Grafton, 300 Meters 4. Luca Cardenas, Grafton, 1. Marcus Lapointe, Auburn, 5:36.15 40-02.25 3. Emma Bouvier, Grafton, 39.01 5. Hunter Wilcox, Grafton, 2. Ryan Warner, Grafton, 5:46.06 40-00.50 4. Anabelle Nelson, Millbury, 39.08 6. Zachary Reynolds, 3. Marcus Babiy, 5:49.70 Leicester, 37-10.75 5. Hannah Jones, Uxbridge, Northbridge, 40.18 6:01.45 4. Ben Berube, Grafton, 40.27 Nick Ethier photos High Jump 5. Espyn Davis, Tantasqua, 6. Abigail Deary, Uxbridge, 1. Ryan Silbor, Uxbridge, 5-10 Kathryn James of Bartlett hustles down the track during the one-mile 6:02.57 40.39 event at the SWCL Championships. 2. Sean Morrisey, Uxbridge, 6. Anthony Cintron, Auburn, 5-08 41.57 300 Meters 3. Trevor Hoffman, 1. Peyton Walker, Grafton, Northbridge, 5-06 BY NICK ETHIER 8. Northbridge, 4 600 Meters SPORTS STAFF WRITER 44.96 4. Connor Rich, Tantasqua, 9. Bartlett, 3 2. Anastasia Achiaa, 1. Owen Frank, Grafton, 5-06 1:31.40 STURBRIDGE — Following Uxbridge, 45.89 5. Anthony Cintron, Auburn, weekly regular season meets 2. Stephen Sanches, GIRLS’ INDIVIDUAL 3. Taylor Blanton, Auburn, 5-02 at either Tantasqua Regional 47.14 Uxbridge, 1:36.49 RESULTS 6. Caleb Scopetski, Auburn, 3. Fidel Castro, Auburn, or Northbridge High, all par- 4. Avery Henson, Grafton, 5-02 ticipating Southern Worcester 47.55 1:36.88 County League (SWCL) mem- 5. Jordan Lapierre, 4. Dominic Murphy, Shot Put Two-Mile Tantasqua, 1:40.93 ber schools met at Tantasqua 1. Iyonna Dinsmore, Tantasqua, 47.70 1. Colin Caso, Uxbridge, on Wednesday, Jan. 23 for 6. Haley Norris, Auburn, 5. Thomas Goodwin, Uxbridge, 36-06.75 10:44.67 Tantasqua, 1:41.02 the indoor track SWCL Track 2. Quejanae Beavers-Hatter, 47.96 2. Keegan Gleason, Millbury, Championships. 6. Harrison Bourdeau, Grafton, 31-02.75 10:48.28 Millbury, 1:42.57 When the dust settled, 3. Kaitlyn Boone, Tantasqua, 600 Meters 3. Owen Frank, Grafton, Grafton High’s teams won 31-01.50 1. Andrea St. Jean, Grafton, 11:15.42 both the girls’ and boys’ titles. 1:43.39 (meet record) 1,000 Meters 4. Danielle Healey, Uxbridge, 4. Damian Daniels, Auburn, 1. Aidan Gilmore, Grafton, Uxbridge High finished in sec- 28-10.75 2. Claudia Oliver, Auburn, 11:26.74 ond place in both meets. 1:52.34 2:56.01 5. Alyssa Singer, Oxford, 5. Thomas Burke, Uxbridge, 2. Ryan Semle, Uxbridge, Below are the full team 28-08.25 3. Anabelle Nelson, Millbury, 11:28.63 results, as well as the top six 1:52.64 2:57.62 6. Fleu Balogh de Galantha, 6. Noah Azzoui, Bartlett, 3. Carl Gallawan, Uxbridge, finishers in each event. Each Grafton, 28-02.50 4. Abigail Hamilton, Grafton, 11:29.95 top six finisher scored points 1:52.95 3:04.17 for their respective team, as 5. Samantha Chrabaszcz, 4. Damian Daniels, Auburn, High Jump 55-Meter High Hurdles 3:05.94 first place earned 10 points, sec- 1. Fleu Balogh de Galantha, Northbridge, 1:59.55 1. Eric Stevens, Leicester, ond place gained eight points, 6. McKenzie Callaghan, 5. Sam Smith, Tantasqua, Grafton, 4-10 8.53 3:07.40 third place took six points, 2. Danielle Healey, Uxbridge, Grafton, 2:01.65 2. Sean Morrisey, Uxbridge, fourth place accrued four 6. Liam Paulhus, Tantasqua, 4-10 8.90 3:12.16 points, fifth place accumulat- 3. Jena Taubert, Millbury, 1,000 Meters 3. Casey Robidoux, ed two points and sixth place 1. Alexandra Avery, Grafton, 4-10 Tantasqua, 8.96 4x400-Meter Relay grabbed a point. 4. Chizoba Igwenagu, 3:17.66 4. Cameron McGrafth, 2. Emma Bouvier, Grafton, 1. Tantasqua, 4:03.91 Auburn, 4-08 Auburn, 8.98 2. Auburn, 4:04.80 GIRLS’ TEAM RESULTS 5. Morgan Smith, Tantasqua, 3:18.79 5. Bryson Yuhas, Grafton, 3. Emily Moughan, Leicester, 3. Uxbridge, 4:08.00 4-08 9.75 4. Leicester, 4:10.24 1. Grafton, 140 points 3:20.06 6. Alexa Katsoulis, Auburn, 6. Nimith Soth, Grafton, 9.83 5. Grafton, 4:11.38 2. Uxbridge, 77 4. Abigail Deary, Uxbridge, 4-08 6. Northbridge, 4:15.25 3. Auburn, 73 3:34.33 55 Meters 4. Millbury, 30 5. Karina Sargent, Auburn, Two-Mile 1. Jackson Sonnett, Grafton, 4x200-Meter Relay 5. Tantasqua, 25 3:37.71 1. Abigail Hamilton, Grafton, 6.85 1. Grafton, 1:42.59 6. Oxford, 12 6. Abbigail Poplawski, 12:37.46 2. Josh Fiore, Grafton, 6.98 2. Tantasqua, 1:45.55 7. Leicester, 7 Bartlett, 3:40.97 2. Hannah Jones, Uxbridge, 3. Connor Rich, Tantasqua, 3. Uxbridge, 1:45.60 6.99 4. Auburn, 1:48.80 4x400-Meter Relay 4. Hunter Wilcox, Grafton, 1. Auburn, 4:41.50 5. Bartlett, 1:50.97 7.00 6. Leicester, 1:56.95 2. Grafton, 4:46.91 5. Marcus Lapointe, Auburn, 3. Tantasqua, 4:58.17 7.01 4x800-Meter Relay 4. Uxbridge, 5:04.34 6. Aidan Fahey, Oxford, 7.02 5. Northbridge, 5:20.80 1. Uxbridge, 9:44.20 6. Leicester, 5:24.54 2. Auburn, 10:04.76 One-Mile 3. Millbury, 10:15.36 1. Aidan Gilmore, Grafton, 4x200-Meter Relay 4. Grafton, 10:18.10 4:49.68 5. Quaboag, 10:56.67 1. Auburn, 2:02.21 2. Avinash Bissoondail, 2. Tantasqua, 2:04.65 Millbury, 4:51.19 3. Grafton, 2:05.88 4. Uxbridge, 2:07.56 5. Oxford, 2:10.06 6. Millbury, 2:10.38

4x800-Meter Relay 1. Grafton, 11:48.18 2. Uxbridge, 11:51.87 3. Auburn, 12:39.30 4. Millbury, 12:41.80 5. Bartlett, 13:04.29

Boys’ Team Results 1. Grafton, 101 points 2. Uxbridge, 86 3. Tantasqua, 60 4. Auburn, 56 5. Millbury, 33 6. Leicester, 16 7. Northbridge, 13 8. Bartlett, 3 9. Quaboag, 2 10. Oxford, 1 Oxford’s Samantha Meech and Alyssa Singer were the Pirates’ partici- Running side-by-side, the Tantasqua tandem of Casey Robidoux and Alex pants in the shot put at the SWCL Championships. BOYS’ INDIVIDUAL Majewski leap over the high hurdles. 14 • The Webster Times • Friday, February 1, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com Sports Pirates mount numerous comebacks, but lose by a basket to Grafton

Isabella Rosario (14) and Erin Caissie (23) of Oxford both guard a Grafton player tightly.

Parmenter then pushed the ball up the the second half, a medium range jump- Jason Mckay photos court and passed it to Perry, who caught er, to tie the game, 23-23. Oxford’s Gina Parmenter maneuvers through two Graton defenders while shooting a layup. the ball and went up for the shot all in The game was a back-and-forth affair one motion. for much of the third quarter until Grafton (7-5 overall, 6-3 in the SWCL) Grafton closed the period with an 8-3 BY KEN POWERS Southern Worcester County League had taken a 50-45 lead with 1:34 to play run, turning a 29-28 deficit into a 36-32 SPORTS CORRESPONDENT (SWCL), immediately called timeout, when freshman Kaitlin Cahill (five lead as play headed to the fourth quar- OXFORD — Haley Nielsen hit the last but its inbound pass was stolen by the points), canned a short right-side jump- ter. of her four field goals with 2.5 seconds to Indians’ defense and time ran out on the er. Oxford then cut the deficit down Oxford tied the game, 36-36, early in play, lifting the Grafton High girls’ var- Oxford comeback. to three, 50-47, with 1:11 to play on a the final quarter only to have Grafton sity basketball team over Oxford High, The Pirates tied the game, 50-50, with pair of free throws by freshman Olivia scored seven straight points to take 52-50, at the Roger D. Bacon Gymnasium 18.5 seconds remaining on Micaela Clarkson (four points). a 43-36 lead with 5:01 to play, the run on Friday, Jan. 25. Perry’s fourth 3-pointer of the game, Parmenter then stole the ball on capped by a 3-pointer from the top of On the play Nielsen, a sophomore a shot that came from deep in the left Grafton’s next possession and Perry the arc by sophomore Ari Cano (nine who finished with eight points, grabbed corner of the court. Perry, a junior, fin- tied the game. points). an offensive rebound and lofted a short ished with 14 points. Parmenter finished with a game-high Oxford, again, chipped away at the jump shot over the outstretched arms of Perry’s game-tying shot was set up 19 points and, in the process, became Indians’ lead, closing to within a basket, two Pirates’ defenders, the ball nestling by senior Gina Parmenter, who stole Oxford’s second all-time leading scorer. 46-44, with 2:39 to play. Grafton then softly into the net. the ball from Grafton senior captain She now has 1,467 points and is behind scored four of the next five points to Oxford, 9-5 overall and 6-3 in the Jenna Gordon with 27.3 seconds to play. only Pirates’ legend Carla Berube, take a 50-45 lead with 1:54 remaining, who finished her brilliant career at setting up the game’s furious finish. Oxford with 2,190 points. Parmenter “Grafton kept getting up on us but entered the Pirates’ game with Grafton we kept coming back,” Pietrzak said. as Oxford’s No. 3 all-time scorer but “I think that’s the difference for us passed then-No. 2 Kirsten Doldoorian this year. We’re maturing. In those (1,461) with 6:31 left in the third quarter moments, instead of going from five on a drive to the hoop that knotted the down to nine down, it went from five score at 25-25. down to two down, and five down to one Oxford dominated the play in the down and five down to tied, with less early going, but didn’t have the points than 30 seconds to play. to show for it, leading by just three, “That, to me, shows a lot of growth 9-6, at the end of the first quarter. The for us,” Pietrzak added. “That’s going Pirates’ domination continued into the to help us going forward, and the good second quarter — they led, 18-14, with news is we’ve got a lot of basketball three minutes to play in the first half — left.” but Grafton closed the second quarter on a 9-2 run to take a 23-20 lead into halftime. “I was aware right away that we were controlling the game early but didn’t have the lead we could have had,” Oxford head coach Joe Pietrzak said. “I sat on the sidelines watching the game and I had that exact thought: ‘we’re dominating; why aren’t we ahead by more?’ Against a team like this you’ve got to convert those opportunities early, just to get yourselves going. I thought there was a little bit of a lid on it [the basket] early for whatever reason.” Oxford’s failure to convert more of Grafton’s 12 missed shots and five turn- overs in the first half left Pietrzak feel- ing two ways: surely Grafton felt they had played poorly in the first quarter but only trailed by three, but the Pirates felt the same way in the second quarter and only trailed by that same amount at the break. “I told the team at halftime, ‘for Michaela Perry to only have two points Olivia Clarkson of Oxford muscles for more and we’re only down three, that bodes positioning against a Grafton defender. Oxford’s Micaela Perry keeps the ball away from a Grafton defender while looking for a team- well for us,’” Pietrzak said. mate to pass it over to. Parmenter hit Oxford’s first shot of

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Series — Natalie Wood 463, Joanne Nick Wood 582, Bob Grant Jr. 580 Series over average — Roger LaBonte 432, Edna Miranda 425 Gauthier +54 Wednesday Women’s Industrial Tuesday Chet’s Social Single — Monique Pierangeli 123, Saturday Youth Single — Ryan Pelletier 141, Tom Marie Piegorsch 117, Noelle Gorski Single — Jacob Pillsbury 108, Smith 131, Richard Girouard 119, 114 Matthew Ezzell 89, James Ferguson 88 Diane Levesque 136, Kathryn Ward Series — Monique Pierangeli 343, Series — Jacob Pillsbury 251, 106, Brenda Mayer 100 Marie Piegorsch 323, Lynne Smith Matthew Ezzell 236, Ethan Boucher Series — Ryan Pelletier 350, Richard and Noelle Gorski 302 232 Girouard 338, Tom Smith 326, Diane Series over average — Monique Series over average — Matthew Levesque 301, Erin Van Dam 292, Pierangeli +61 Ezzell +71, Olivia Gustafson +17 Judith Aho 285 Series over average — Darren Mello Thursday Coffee Sunday Mixed Monday Men’s Business +40, Kellee Tella +33 Single — Yvette Gauthier 111, Single — Dan Farrar 145, Rick Single — Mike Nardone 142, Michael Nancy Cutler 108, Pat Blake 104 O’Connor 137, Brian Lavallee 124, Kustak 137, Dave Burdett 136 Summit Tenpin Series — Tammy Moran 288, Ruth Carol Turner 123, Leigh Farrar 120, Series — Michael Kustak 364, Mike Single — Division 1: Dean Viens 203, Defoe 279, Nancy Camerano 276 Briana Baillargeon 120 Nardone 349, Scott Gauvin 347 Max Gullickson 180, Andy LaFleche Series over average — Janet Series — Rick O’Connor 363, Dan Series over average — Donny 179 Strazzulo +34 Farrar 349, Earl Ratcliffe 337, Leigh Finnegan +49 Division 2: MEC Hashey 236, Bob Farrar 339, Carol Turner 330, Briana Grant Jr. 233, Timothy O’Brien 227 Thursday Men’s Industrial Baillargeon 281 Ten Pin City Series — Division 1: Dean Viens 526, Single — Noah Burrill 131, Ryan Series over average — Earl Ratcliffe Single — Sandy Partlow 172, Robin Andy LaFleche 508, Max Gullickson Pelletier 130, Steve Poisant 129 +49, Leigh Farrar +51 Altiery 171, Joanne LaBonte 160 465 Series — Steve Poisant 368, Scott Division 2: Timothy O’Brien 631, Gauvin 349, Roger Gauthier 345 www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Webster Times • 15 Sports Playing at Holy Cross’ Hart Center, Rockets split boys-girls doubleheader

WORCESTER — On Friday, Jan. 25, the Auburn High girls’ and boys’ varsity ice hockey teams had the opportunity to host games at the Hart Center on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross. The girls’ team played first and took on Longmeadow High. The Rockets, whose co-op includes student-athletes from Auburn, Tantasqua, Grafton, Douglas, Millbury, Oxford, Notre Dame Academy, Shepherd Hill and Blackstone-Millville, fell short against the Lancers, 9-0. Auburn’s record now stands at 4-7-1. Then, in the nightcap, the Rockets emerged victorious versus Leominster High, 4-3. The highlight for Auburn — whose co-op includes members from Auburn, Tantasqua and Shepherd Hill — was Ryan Lempicki’s hat trick. The Rockets improved to 9-4 following the win.

Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www.SeligerPhotography.com Auburn’s Joel Miller chips the puck down the ice before bracing for contact against a Anthony List of Auburn breaks into the Leominster zone with the puck on his stick. Leominster defender. Sports Briefs Webster Little League Baseball registration now open Webster Little League Spring Baseball registration is now open online at websterlittleleague.com for boys and girls ages 5-14 (age as of Aug. 31). Multi-player discounts are now offered. The final day to register is Feb. 28. More information is available online and during the registration process. Don’t forget to sign up for coaching and volunteer opportuni- ties when registering — Especially Tee-Ball and Coach-Pitch parents. Webster Little League Baseball is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit orga- nization first incorporated in 1969. We are looking forward to another great season as we celebrate 50 years of Little League Baseball in Webster. Any questions, please email web- [email protected] or call/ text Bobby Phillips at (508) 948-9637. Webster Fast Pitch Delany Novick of Auburn tries to tuck the puck into the Longmeadow goal. Softball spring registration announcement Online registration for Webster Fast Pitch Spring Softball for girls ages 7-16 is open now through March 15 at www.websterfastpitch- softball.com. In-person registration will be available at the Webster Middle School gym during our Winter Skills Clinic on Wednesday nights, through March 13 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. The Winter Skills Clinic is a great opportunity for returning players to prepare for the upcoming season or for new players to come see what we are all about before signing up! The cost is minimal, just $25 to cover supplies and equipment. Questions about registration or our Winter clinic can also be sent to [email protected] or by Auburn’s Caleb Mackin reaches his stick out to regain possession of calling League President Jim Baca Auburn’s Bella Direda the puck. at (508) 864-0168. rifles a shot on net. High Charlton Dudley Youth Football and Cheer year. It’s up and down and it’s different School FIRE DEPARTMENT from year to year. Overall, it’s probably accepting registrations continued from page 1 a little under two percent of our call for 2019 season is nearly six calls a day for a variety of volume,” said the chief. Notebook As for why Dudley saw such an emergencies. The data does not include The next registration for Charlton increase in calls from one year to the inspections which the chief said totaled Dudley Youth Football and Cheer is next, the chief noted that an increase in Warriors’ swim results between 250 and 300 over the same time Saturday, Feb. 9 from 9:30 a.m. until the elderly population could be impact- span. 12:30 p.m. at the Charlton Library ing the numbers. However, the chief Jan. 23 Chief Kochanowski was asked how Tantasqua 93, Bromfield 90 — and the Dudley Town Hall. calls from Nichols College impacted couldn’t comment on why more fires In their final regular season meet Charlton Dudley Youth Football those numbers and he reported that may be occurring in town. of the season, the boys’ team from and Cheer offers grade-based foot- the school didn’t require any more help Fully documented data from the Tantasqua won. Andrew Wade ball and cheering for Pre-K through than usual during the calendar year. fire department and other department took first in the 200 free and the 8th grade boys and girls in Charlton, “It’s not as much as everybody thinks in town are expected to be a part of 100 breaststroke, while Bryce Iller Dudley, Southbridge and Thompson, it is. It does go through spurts where Dudley’s upcoming annual report. For won the 50 free and the 100 free. Conn. We compete in the Central it seems like we’ll have a big cluster of now, Chief Kochanowski says he will Robert Wilson of Quaboag won the Mass. Youth Football and Cheer con- calls up there and then it will go dor- make the data presented to selectmen 100 butterfly, while the 200 free ference, covering primarily Central mant for a while. I’m not just talking on available to the general public on the relay team of Wade, Jonah Green, Massachusetts. the off season, it’s also during the school town’s Web site. Ethan-Hunter Mason and Iller also Registration is $110 per player/ took first. Tantasqua’s final record cheerleader ($100 for each additional wound up 9-4. family member), with prices increas- ing at later registration dates. VISA Bromfield 127, Tantasqua 56 — and Mastercard are accepted. For The girls’ swim team lost for the more information, please visit www. Warriors, as they finished with a cdrams.com. Please email cdyf- record of 6-7. For Tantasqua, Erika crams@gmail. com with any ques- Madden won the 100 breaststroke tions. www.StonebridgePress.com event. 16 • The Webster Times • Friday, February 1, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com

LaScola-Miner added that all of the HEMP current growers want to renew their has been a dean of students, assistant continued from page 1 SUPERINTENDENT principal, and assistant to the director licenses while 19 new applicants have continued from page 1 of curriculum instruction, assessment clothing and other material all within sought licenses of their own. Erving School Union #28. She has a and professional development in vari- miles of where we are so it’s kind of neat After lengthy discussions about Master’s degree from Fitchburg State ous Rhode Island school districts. to see things coming full circle.” issues like using leased land and road- University, and currently lives in Athol. With the candidates set the school Taryn LaScola-Miner, Director of blocks still to be resolved at the state She began her career as an elementary committee went on to discuss what will Crop and Pest Services for MDAR, led level one question stood out from the school teacher before serving as a Title happen over the next month in order to the discussion presenting a slideshow forum: would Dudley even want hemp 1 director and principal with various decide the best leader for the district’s detailing the specifics of hemp. While in the town? With marijuana becom- northern Worcester County district foreseeable future. Interviews were hemp’s close relative marijuana has ing a huge issue for nearby Charlton, schools. expected to take place on Saturday, Feb. proven to be a controversial substance the idea of adding a cannabis product Steven Lamarche is the superinten- 2 but due to scheduling conflicts with since being legalized for recreational to the Dudley community could be a dent of Bourne public schools, and holds committee members the interviews use in the commonwealth, LaScola- contentious one. However, John Briare a Master’s degree from Assumption were changed to Monday, Feb. 11 and Miner said that it’s important to remem- acknowledge that concerns like that College. Currently living in Pocasset, Tuesday, Feb. 12 with two interviews ber that the two plants are not the same. are why they are holding public forums Lamarche started his career as a special each day. The school committee is also In fact, it would be extremely difficult as education can be a powerful tool to education teacher as well and served expected to pay a visit to each candi- for anyone to get a “high” off of hemp. helping the public decide on the future as an interim special education direc- date’s school while inviting the candi- “The difference between hemp and of agriculture in Dudley. tor, dean of students, principal, and dates to the Dudley-Charlton Regional marijuana is the THC level. Legislation “Dudley recently passed at town director of accountability in several School District to for a local visit to and farm bill has basically said if you meeting its marijuana zoning districts Massachusetts school districts. show them what they will be leading if have a cannabis plant that has a THC basically concentrated in the industrial Finally, Dr. Michael Whaley is the they are hired. level of three tenths of a percent or parks. To the best of my knowledge I current principal of Burrillville Public The committee is expected to lower, it is considered hemp because don’t believe any marijuana companies High School in Rhode Island and holds announce a hire in late February or at that level it is not psychoactive. We have approached the town about host a Master’s degree from Providence early March. The district is currently are learning about new uses (for hemp) agreements or putting anything in town College and doctorate from Johnson & led by Dr. Kristine Nash who took over pretty much every day,” LaScola-Miner at this point. That is something that is Wales University. Currently residing on an interim basis after the depar- said. “This plant is pretty versatile. It’s handled by the town administrator and in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Dr. ture of former Superintendent Gregg also a good remediator. It takes up a lot the board of selectmen. That’s where Whaley began as a science teacher and Desto, who now serves as a principal in of stuff from the soil. We’ve heard from that would start,” Briare said. Auburn. other states that some farmers have For now, the possibility of hemp used it as a cover crop. It really has a lot cultivation coming to Dudley remains of different uses.” nothing more than a possibility. The The many potential uses discussed at prospect is there. The question now is the forum ranged from fuel and ink to whether or not farmers consider this a cosmetics and body care products and viable option. If so the future of Dudley’s even paper, rope and clothing. agricultural identity may be the produc- LaScola-Miner revealed that hemp tion of one of the most versatile plants Are you interested in was legalized long before marijuana in the United States. through the 2014 Farm Bill while mar- becoming your own ijuana remains federally illegal. Hemp falls under the jurisdiction of MDAR. business owner as In 2018 another Farm Bill was passed CORNERSTONE continued from page 5 a family child care removing hemp from the Controlled Substance Act while still requiring state For more information on the United provider? Are you licensing and testing. The act makes it Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge and eligible for federal crop insurance and Charlton; United Way of Webster and looking for more interstate transport and also makes it Dudley; and United Way of Central subject for oversight from the FDA. Massachusetts, please visit: http://www. support in your Licenses require annual renewals, unitedwayssc.org,http://www.united- pre-licensing site inspections, field sig- wayofwebsterdudley.org/ and http:// current family child nage, and yearly forms as well as testing www.unitedwaycm.org/. care business? of the crops as there is always the poten- About Cornerstone Bank tial for cross pollination between hemp Cornerstone Bank is an independent, and marijuana. mutual savings bank serving the res- LaScola-Miner explained that MDAR idents, businesses, and communities Ask about our has just completed its first year with throughout Central Massachusetts We are looking Sign-on Bonus! licensed hemp growers in the common- from offices in Charlton, Holden, wealth and while they continue to learn Leicester, Rutland, Southbridge, for you! a lot about hemp and its possibilities, Spencer, Sturbridge, Warren, Webster For More they consider the first year of opera- and Worcester. Deposits are insured in tions to be a tremendous success. full by a combination of the Federal Information “I think that was a good start for our Deposit Insurance Corporation and the the largest The Guild of St. Agnes, first year. I think a lot of people are Depositors Insurance Fund. The Bank is child care agency in Central Massachusetts on our benefits, how to open your own business or to dipping their toes to see how it would an Equal Opportunity Employer, Equal has openings for Family Child Care work with the Guild, contact go,” LaScola-Miner said. “We had about Housing Lender, and SBA Preferred Lender. For more information, visit Providers. 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OXFORD – Albert of the late Joseph and Amelia (Snay) OXFORD – Barbra Worcester; her step-sister, Michelle E. Beardsley, Sr., 83, Beardsley, and was a lifelong resident J. (Snelling) Labay, Knapp of Oxford; her maternal grand- of Rocky Hill Road, of Oxford where he currently resid- 35, of Linden Street, mother, Marilyn VanDyke of Webster; died Friday, January ed with his daughter Jean, his grand- died Saturday, and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, 18, 2019, at Lanessa children Joshua Atchue and Nicole January 19, 2019, sur- nephews, and cousins. She was prede- Extended Care in McIntyre and her husband Colin, and rounded by family at ceased by her paternal grandparents, Webster. He was pre- his great-grandson Liam. He graduat- St. Elizabeth Medical Eric J. Snelling and Ruth E. Stevens. deceased by his wife ed from Oxford High School. Center in Brighton. Barbra was a force to be reckoned of 52 years, Gail A. Mr. Beardsley owned and operated She was born in with and pushed the limits to their full- (Lavallee) Beardsley Beardsley Painting in Oxford for many Peterborough, NH est extent. Her children were her pride of Oxford who died in 2009. He is years. and grew up in Thompson, CT. She and joy. She will be missed dearly by survived by three children, Albert Services are private and under the graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial her loving family. Beardsley Jr. and his wife Marilyn of direction of Paradis-Givner Funeral High School in 2002. A funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Weeki Wachee, FL, Patricia McCann, Home in Oxford. In lieu of flowers, She is survived by her husband, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at St. and Jean Beardsley of Oxford; a broth- memorial contributions may be made Timothy Labay of Oxford; three Joseph Church, 12 Main St., North er, Richard Beardsley and his wife to the American Cancer Society, 30 beloved children, Madison Labay, Grosvenordale, CT. Those attending Christine of New Hampshire; six Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Kaiden Labay, and Hailey Labay, all are respectfully requested to meet grandchildren, and several nephews paradisfuneralhome.com of Oxford; her mother, Kathleen Knapp directly at the church. Burial followed and nieces. He was born in Oxford, son and her husband Paul of Putnam, CT; at North Cemetery in Oxford. Calling her father, Brian Snelling and his hours were Friday, January 25, 2019, fiancé Michelle Phillips of New Port from 7-9 p.m. Paradis-Givner Funeral Carol (Nadeau) Olsta, 70 Richey, FL; her sister, Amy Crane and Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. her husband Michael of Barrington, paradisfuneralhome.com GLENMONT NY- (Peggy) Nadeau. RI; her step-brother, Brian Knapp of Carol (Nadeau) Olsta, Carol was a CPA who spent the last age 70, died Thursday, 30 years of her career at the accounting January 24, 2019 firm of Pattison, Koskey, Howe, and Charles J. Bartolomei at Albany Medical Bucci. She became a partner of the firm Center. She is the and managed the office in Valatie, NY. KITTERY, ME - route took him right past his home, daughter of Lionel Carol loved puzzles, especially Jumble Charles J. Bartolomei where on several occasions he would “Smitty” Nadeau and and Kryptograms. She was an avid is now together, stop and pick up Jane to accompany the late Jacqueline Patriots and Red Sox fan, but she was in spirit, with his him on a few stops, sitting in a bread (Rheaume) Nadeau, the most devoted fan at her grand- beloved wife Babsie, box for safety. Charlie and Babs spent of Webster. She graduated from children’s many sporting events and after a lonely 3-year focused and deliberate time supporting Bartlett High School, and received her activities. She especially loved Cape hiatus. Charlie, John and Tom throughout their sports accounting degree from Siena College. Cod family time. passed away, on history and were probably the best of She is survived by her loving hus- A Mass of Christian burial was held January 18, 2019 at fans, where they traveled near and far band of 49 years, Peter Olsta; her father 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 29 at 86. Chazman lived a to watch countless basketball games at Lionel “Smitty” Nadeau of Webster; Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, 16 East full life with his family. He and Babs the high school and college level. children: Lisa (Olsta) Robinson of Main St., Webster, MA. Burial will be began their lives together in a two-fam- Charlie’s children and their partners, Delmar, NY and her fiancé Michael in Sacred Heart Of Jesus Cemetery, ily home where his brother, Kiki and Lynn, Fran, Debbie, and Liz brought Sullivan, and Michelle (Olsta) Marino Webster following mass. sister-in-law Buzzy, who was Babsie’s him great joy and comfort over the and her husband Anthony of Glenmont, Calling hours were Monday, January sister, lived upstairs and his family years as the family grew. He spent time NY; grandchildren: Caroline Robinson, 28 from 5 to 8 PM at Bartel Funeral lived down. His career as a salesman, with his grandchildren, Jesse, Erin, Eva Robinson, Ben Robinson, Adam Home, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, as he had the gift of gab, flourished Heather, Melissa, Kate, Christopher, Marino, Eliana Marino, and MA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the and he and Babs were able to buy their and Andrew and was able to enjoy Sadie Marino; sister Diane (John) American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s home on Konkel Drive in Dudley. That them as wonderful, successful adults. Yazwinski, of North Yarmouth, ME, Association, or the charity of your home was a source of pride for Charlie. In addition to his grandchildren, Max, brother Gerry Nadeau of Webster, MA, choice are kindly appreciated.www. His children, Charlie Jr., Nancy, Candy, and Munchkin found a special and predeceased by a brother Leonard bartelfuneralhome.com Jane, John, and Tom, each have sweet place in his heart! He was also blessed and personal memories of their dad. with several great grandchildren, niec- Charlie took his role as provider very es and nephews. David E. Gretschel, 72 seriously. He took on extra jobs, one There are no calling hours and ser- being that of delivering cakes for vices will be private per family request. AUBURN – David Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Duffy’s Bakery. As a special treat, he In lieu of flowers, please consider dona- E. Gretschel, 72, of Mr. Gretschel worked for the United took Junior and Nancy along for the tions to the American Cancer Society. Boyce Street, died States Postal Service for 20 years, retir- ride, only to realize that two small Arrangements are under the direc- Saturday, January ing in 2010. Previously, he worked as children and a multi-tiered wedding tion of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral 19, 2019, at Beaumont a chef and a cook at several restau- cake shouldn’t be in the same vehicle! Home, 340 School St., Webster, MA. in Northbridge, and rants. He was proud to run the Boston In his early career, Charlie’s bread www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com he will be greatly Marathon when he was 58 years old. missed by his fami- Music was very important to him and ly. He is survived by he enjoyed playing the guitar and saxo- Edward A Mrzyglod his wife of 47 years, phone. He enjoyed running, crossword Susan M. (Houle) Gretschel of Auburn; puzzles, reading history, and listening Edward A Mrzyglod of Webster ast, Ed could often be found at Fenway two sons, Max D. Gretschel of Auburn to Rock & Roll. MA died peacefully Tuesday, cheering on the Sox or at the Garden and Thomas M. Gretschel and his A memorial visitation will be held January 22, 2019 in University rooting for the Celtics and Bruins. wife Krista of Dudley; a sister, Sharon on Saturday, February 2, 2019, from Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves behind his son John and L. Hyson; a granddaughter, Darla J. 3-5 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Mr. Mrzyglod was born on December wife Patricia of Heathsville VA, grand- Gretschel of Dudley; and several neph- Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial 7, 1920, son of the late Karol and Eva daughter Michelle and her husband ews, nieces, and cousins. He was born will be private at a later date at the (Magnon) Mrzyglod. He was preceded Joel Morgan of Denver NC, great in Scranton, PA, son of the late Edgar Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial in death by his wife, Helen (Szynal). grandson Garrett Morgan and wife W. and Grace (Wirth) Gretschel, and Cemetery in Winchendon. In lieu of He was the brother of the late Bernard Hollie of Denver CO and great grand- lived in Auburn for 27 years. He grad- flowers, memorial contributions may Mrzyglod, Ted Mrzyglod, Joseph son Ryan Morgan of Denver NC uated from Scranton Technical High be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Mrzyglod and Stasia Kuzava and grand- A memorial Mass was held 10:00 School in 1964 and received his associ- 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA father to the late Michael Mrzyglod. am on Saturday , January 26 at St. ate’s degree from Pierce Junior College 02452. Ed was a machinist with various com- Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St., in Philadelphia, PA. He was a U.S. paradisfuneralhome.com panies in Worcester County culminat- Services at the columbarium followed. ing his career with 17 years with R&A In lieu of flowers, memorial con- machine. tributions may be made to St. Jude Marilyn Vargas, 53 He was a lifelong mem- Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. ber of St. Joseph Parish. Jude PL, Memphis TN 38105-9959 WORCESTER- Marilyn Vargas age and was a movie buff. There are no An avid fisherman and sports enthusi- www.bartelfuneralhome.com 53 passed away Tuesday, January 15, calling hours. A Memorial Mass was 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Care held January 18, 2019 at 7 PM at St. in Worcester. She leaves three sons Bernard’s Church, 236 Lincoln St., Eileen M. Dutram Edgardo Acevedo Jr. of Florida, Jose Worcester, MA. Omit flowers and Carlos Cotto of Louisiana, Richard donations may be made in her mem- Eileen M. Dutram Of Dudley, MA She leaves nieces Mary Kosiba, Guzman of Worcester and a daughter, ory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, passed away at the Overlook Nursing Linda Cunningham, Nancy Cole, Elizabeth Torres of Worcester. She 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Home Charlton, MA January 23, 2019, Eileen Parenteau and nephew also leaves five grandchildren and two TN 38105. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral after a brief illness. Born in Dudley, Charles B. King, good friend Cathy brothers, eleven sisters. She was born Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has MA August 13, 1923 to Clement and Church. Grandnephews Sean, Nigel in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico daughter been entrusted with her arrangements. Mary (Lee) Dutram graduated from St. Cunningham, Thacher Parenteau, of Angel Luis Vargas of Worcester A guest book is available at www. Louis High School 1940. Miss Dutram grandniece Danielle Lusignan. and the late Maria (Feuntes) Vargas. shaw-majercik.com where you may was a switchboard operator for the Visitation is private. A Mass of Marilyn enjoyed tending to her plants post a condolence or light a candle New England Telephone Company Christian burial was held Monday both in Webster, and Worcester MA, January 28, 2019 at 10:30 AM in St. retiring in 1982. Miss Dutram was a Louis Church, Webster with burial Gentilina “Lilly” Nordman member of the St. Louis League of in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Webster. Catholic Women and the Telephone In lieu of flowers, donations may be Gentilina “Lilly” Year by the VFW in recognition of Pioneers of America. made to the St. Louis Endowment (Potalivo) Nordman her contributions to the organization Eileen enjoyed many trips to Ireland Fund, 15 Lake Street Webster, MA of Southbridge died over the years. Lilly worked as a pro- with family, to visit family, another joy 01570. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral on January 4, 2019 duction worker and then supervisor was watching sports on TV. Home 48 School St., Webster, MA is after a brief illness. at the American Optical Company for Predecesed by brother’s Alexander directing arrangements. A guest book She was born July 37 years, retiring in 1984. She and her andThe Rev. Charles J. Dutram and is available at www.shaw-majercik. 1, 1924, daughter of husband enjoyed many happy years of sisters, Mary, Pearl Dutram and com where you may post a condolence the late Francesco retirement caring for their grandchil- Muriel King. or light a candle. and Lucia Potalivo dren and traveling across the coun- and was the wife of try many times, including a car trip 57 years of the late Melvin Nordman. from Southbridge to Alaska on the Old Patricia Ann Hylka, 89 She was also predeceased by her Alaskan Highway. They visited all 50 brother Harry Lanza and sisters, states creating maps of each trip for Patricia Ann Hylka College and Worcester State College Mary Gendreau and Connie Olszta the grandchildren to follow. Lilly also “Patty” was born where she earned a bachelors degree and their husbands Arthur Gendreau enjoyed sewing and cooking and bak- on July 28, 1930 and and began a career in Occupational and Edward Olszta, who she loved ing for her family and friends. She was died peacefully on Therapy. Her passions included read- dearly. She is survived by her 3 chil- quite proud of her Italian heritage and January 19, 2019 at ing, gardening, performing arts, music, dren - Jean Trombley and her hus- her Italian specialty dishes were well- the age of 88. She was and movies. Throughout her adult life band Robert of Bozeman, MT, Marjorie known and loved. Her positive, loving preceded in death by Patty was an active member of numer- Dorney and her husband Kevin of and accepting attitude and her strong her husband of 61 ous town and church organizations. Norwell, MA, and David Nordman and devotion to her family and friends were years, Robert Hylka. She also was a board member of the his wife Darlene of Woodstock, CT. an inspiration to all who knew her. A She was the mother Southern Worcester County VNA. She Adored by her grandchildren, Katie visitation hour was held on Saturday of Susan Hylka Niles and grandmother will be remembered as a dear friend Dorney Wong, Brian Dorney, David, January 12th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. of Aaron T. Niles, Benjamin N. Niles to many, a true, lifelong learner and Scott, Michael and Derek Nordman, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and Caleb D. Niles. Patty was born a dedicated wife, mother, and grand- and Daniel and Matthew Trombley and Hamilton Street, Southbridge, MA. Her in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was mother. A Mass of Christian Burial her great grandchildren Dylan, Ellie, Funeral Service followed at 11:00 am in raised in Webster, Massachusetts with will take place at St. Joseph Basilica, 53 and Josie Wong, Bailey Nordman, the church. Burial was in Oak Ridge her sisters Esther K. and Virginia Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570, Nicholas Nordman, Zachary Nordman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please M. Kasierski and their parents John on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 10AM. , and Riley,Leo and Brady Nordman. consider making a memorial contribu- and Mary Kasierski. She attended St. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mr. and Mrs. Nordman were both very tion to the Veterans of Foreign Wars by Joseph grammar school and gradu- Joseph Garden of Peace, Old Worcester involved in the Leonard J. Lemire mail – VFW Processing Center, PO Box ated from Bartlett High School. After Rd, Webster, MA. Reception to follow. Post 6055 of the Veterans of Foreign 8958, Topeka, KS 66608-8958 or on line at graduation, Patty was employed by Memorials in Patricia’s name may be Wars for many years. They were the VFW.com An online guestbook is avail- the Boston Gas and Electric Company made to The Stanley R. Tippett Hospice first couple to serve simultaneously as able at wwwBelangerFuneralHome. for several years. After her mar- Home, 920 South St, Needham, MA Commander of the VFW and President com Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, riage she became co-owner of Dudley 02492. For obit, directions or to share of the Ladies Auxiliary in 1967. In 2002 51 Marcy St. directed arrangements. Excavators with her husband. She a memory of Patty, please visit www. Lilly was honored as Woman of the attended Quinsigamond Community eatonfuneralhomes.com 4 • The Webster Times • Friday, February 1, 2019 www.webstertimes.net Obituaries Jamie M. Learned, 64 John T. Mitchell, 67

DIXFIELD, Love of her Life, Rodney Learned of SPENCER- John son of Walter and Catherine (Nivara) MAINE/ WEBSTER Andover; a daughter, Jennifer Piper T. Mitchell, 67, Mitchell, and graduated from David Jamie M. Learned, and husband Todd of Peru, ME, three of Spencer died Prouty High School and later attend- 64, of Dixfield, ME sisters, Lynne Dougherty and husband Tuesday, Jan. 22 in ed Worcester Sate College. He was a passed away on John of Webster, MA, Susan Muise St. Vincent Hospital member of Mary,Queen of the Rosary Tuesday January and husband Paul of Dudley, MA, and in Worcester after Parish. 15, 2019 at her resi- Debra Walkowiak of Thompson, CT; a being stricken ill at John’s funeral was held on Monday, dence. She was born brother, Ronald Lowe and wife Sue of home. Jan. 28 from the J.HENRI MORIN & in Webster, MA on Mesa, AZ. Grandchildren, Alana Piper He leaves his SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., August 27, 1954 a and Ariana Piper; and an aunt, Nancy wife of 42 years, Spencer with a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. daughter of George J. Daigle and June Lambert, two uncles, Richard Lowe Bernadette Y. (Lussier) Mitchell, his in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 (Lowe) Langlois. Jamie was a gradu- and Robert Lowe, and many nieces, son T.J. Mitchell and his wife Francine Church St., Spencer. Burial will follow ate of Bay Path Regional High School nephews and cousins. She was pre- of Dudley, his brothers; Walter in Worcester County Memorial Park, in Charlton, MA. She loved her fami- deceased by her parents, two broth- Marszalek of Okeechobee, FL., and Paxton. Calling hours were Sunday ly, especially her daughter Jenn and ers, Eugene Langlois, Jr, and Richard Chester Mitchell and his wife Janice from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. granddaughters Alana and Ariana. Crimp, and a sister, Brenda Langlois. of Ware, four grandchildren; Alyssa, In lieu of flowers, contributions may She also loved her kitties, dogs and The burial will be in late spring at Caleb, Zeke and Evangeline Mitchell, be made to Mary, Queen of the Rosary her guinea pig Patches. Jamie enjoyed Woodlawn, Cemetery, Andover, Maine. nieces and nephews. Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, 01562 or doing crafts and will be remembered Donations may be made to your local John was a general contractor in the Second Chance Animal Services, P.O. for having a heart of gold and the will- humane society. The Shaw-Majercik Spencer area for over 40 years, retir- Box 136, E.Brookfield, MA 01515. ingness to help anyone in need. Her Funeral Home has been entrusted with ing in 2017. www.morinfuneralhomes.com apple crisp will be missed. She will her arrangements Born in Manchester, CT., he was the never be forgotten. Surviving are the Juliette R. Baczanski, 100 Marilyn Porter-Biadasz, 82

TEQUESTA, FL/WEBSTER, MA- life then moving to Florida with her DUDLEY – Marilyn She was born New Bedford, a daugh- Juliette R. (Hade) Baczanski age 100 daughter. Juliette was a hairdresser J. (Tomlinson) Porter- ter of William and Irene (Martin) passed away peacefully with her and owned and operated her business Biadasz, 82, died Tomlinson. daughter and son- in-law at her side for many years. A Mass of Christian Tuesday, January 22, Mrs. Porter-Biadasz worked as a data at the Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Burial was held Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Rose Monahan processor for J.J. Nissen in Worcester. FL. She was the wife of the late John 2019 at 11 am in St. Louis Church, Lake Hospice in Worcester Marilyn was an avid fan of New J. Baczanski who died in 1981. She St., Webster. Family requests friends, after an illness. England Patriots and the Boston Red leaves her daughters, Paula Kroll and please go directly to church. Burial She leaves her com- Sox. She enjoyed ballroom, country her husband James of Woodstock, CT in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster will be panion of 20 years and western and polka dancing. and Tequesta, FL and with which she private. Please omit flowers, family husband of 3 years, A graveside service will be held on made her home and Sharon Lawrence requests donations in her memory be Victor P. Biadasz; a son, Gary Gajewski Saturday, February 9, at 10:00 AM at the of Thompson, CT.. She also leaves a made to American Heart Association. of Lewis, Delaware; 3 grandchildren, columbarium in Saint Joseph Garden grand daughter Jennifer Gadbois of The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Corey & his wife Megan Gajewski, Kelly of Peace Cemetery, Webster (please Auburn, nieces and nephews. Juliette 48 School St., Webster is directing Johnson-Scott and her husband Dale meet at the cemetery). Donations in was predecased by her siblings. She all arrangements. A guest book is Scott and Keith Johnson; 6 great-grand- her memory may be made to a charity was born in Webster, MA daughter available at www.shaw-majercik.com children; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 2 of ones choice. Funeral arrangements of the late Joseph and Albina (Audet) where you may post a condolence or brothers, Robert Tomlinson of Webster are under the direction of Sitkowski Hade and lived in Webster most of her light a candle and William Tomlinson of Glen Burnie, & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Maryland. She was preceded in death St., Webster. by her daughter Cheryl Johnson and by www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com Marie P. Hamel, 78 her sister Gloria Tomlinson-Markham.

DANIELSON CT / WEBSTER MA- Beatrice (Lavigne) Hamel and lived Marie P. Hamel age 78 passed away in Danielson for the past six months Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Davis prior to that living in Webster. She Place in Danielson, CT. She leaves was retired from the American Optical alendar three daughters, Bonnie McGee and Company. She enjoyed bingo, read- C her husband Michael of Charlton, MA, ing, computer games and crocheting. Deborah Riccutti and her husband There are no calling hours. A Mass of Michael of NC and Kathleen Gabis Christian burial was held Thursday, Saturday, February 2 First Winter.” Free, signed copies avail- and her husband Tom of Dudley. January 31, 2019 at 10 am, Sacred able for purchase. The Klaus Series was created in memory of the author’s She also leaves her grand daugh- Heart of Jesus Church, East Main St., OPEN MIC POETRY SHARE, 2-4 p.m., 120-pound, gentle-spirited Rottweiler ter Kristen Baldwin of Dudley. She Webster. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., named Klaus, who was always sure to leaves eight other grand daughters, Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has Webster. Free. To sign up to read, call have a snow-covered nose on a snowy eight great grand daughters, and two been entrusted with her arrangements. 949-6232 or e-mail deb@bookoversgour- winter’s day. For more information, call sisters, Beatrice Baker of Texas and A guest book is available at www. met.com. Elaine Nowasadco of Dudley. She shaw-majercik.com where you may 949-6232. was born in West Warren, MA daugh- post a condolence or light a candle. ter of the late Leo Paul Hamel and ROAST TURKEY DINNER — Thursday, February 7 DUDLEY: The First Congregational Church of Dudley, 135 Center Rd., is DUDLEY WOMAN’S CLUB having a Roast Turkey Dinner this Beverly A. (Klimon) Germain, 77 FEBRUARY MEETING: On Feb. 7, the evening. Come and enjoy food and Dudley Woman’s Club will hold its fifth fellowship with friends and neigh- annual “Stew & the Story of Giving” OXFORD – Beverly A. (Klimon) who died in 1996. She was born in bors. The menu will include: Roast meeting in the function room of Sinni’s Germain, 77, of Walcott Street, died Worcester, daughter of the late Vinnie Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pub, Chase Avenue, Dudley, at 6:30 Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at St. J. and Astrid E. (Johnson) Klimon, and Stuffing, Turnip, Butternut Squash, p.m. A special evening awaits as we Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is lived in Worcester before moving to and Cranberry Sauce. Dessert will be welcome representatives from many of survived by her husband of 53 years, Oxford 54 years ago. Pumpkin Squares. Servings will be at the charities we support to share savory Ernest G. Germain of Oxford; five chil- Mrs. Germain enjoyed playing bingo, 5 AND 6:15 p.m. Adults: $12, Preteens: stews and their stories of giving. Among dren, Steven P. Germain and his wife trips to the casino, and was a fan of the $6. Children five and under free. the participants this year are Brake Kim of Uxbridge, Michelle D. Germain New England Patriots. Most of all, she Handicapped accessible. For reserva- the Silence, Webster/Dudley Food of Oxford, Julie A. Germain and enjoyed spending time with her friends tions, call 508-943-7320, When prompted Share and Phoenix Rising. Members her partner Michael Lees of Oxford, and family. press *2. Leave the time of the seating willing to bring a stew/soup/bread/ Barbara J. Germain of Florida, and A funeral was held at 10 a.m. on you want, your name, telephone # and dessert/paper goods/etc. are asked to Karen L. Evangelidis of Oxford; a step- Monday, January 28, 2019, at Paradis- the number in your party. Call backs send an email to DudleyWomansClub@ son, John V. Germain and his wife Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., will only be made if there is a question gmail.com . Members/guests are also Lynn of Plymouth; a brother, Peter Oxford. Burial will follow at North about your reservation. We look for- asked to voluntarily bring gently used Klimon of Florida; a sister, Sheila Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours ward to seeing you! Evans of Florida; 17 grandchildren, 2 were Sunday, January 27, 2019, from 5-8 clothing or accessories for Dress For great-grandchildren, and several neph- p.m. at the funeral home. Success. The Dudley Woman’s Club is ews and nieces. Se was predeceased paradisfuneralhome.com open to all women from Dudley and Tuesday, February 19 by a son, Scott Germain of Oxford surrounding towns, and we welcome your attendance. Join us for this fun PREPARING YOUR ESTATE PLAN, and warm evening, be our guest and 6 p.m., Webster Library, 2 Lake St. It’s discover what our Woman’s Club is Patricia A. (Leon) Tennant, 77 a topic people tend to put off or ignore, all about. For more information please but one of the most important things send an email to DudleyWomansClub@ WEBSTER- Patricia A. (Leon) was born in Little Falls, NY daughter of you can do is to develop a sound estate gmail.com, contact Andrea at 508- Tennant age 77 passed away Thursday, the late Charles Leon and Edna (Briggs) plan. Doing so lets you take a giant step 868-7110 or visit our Web site: http:// January 24, 2019 at the Univ. of MA Leon. Pat was a Nurse’s Aide. She toward a more secure future for your- DudleyWomansClub.org. Healthcare Center, Worcester, MA. enjoyed the Webster Senior Center and self and generations to come. Attend She was the wife of the late Vaughn playing Bingo. Calling hours were held our presentation and you will learn Tennant who died in 2017. She leaves Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 1 PM about what to consider when creating four sons; Richard Sebastian and his to 3 PM in the Shaw-Majercik Funeral your will; the benefits of trusts in estate wife Katie of VA, Randy Tennant and Home, 48 School St., Webster MA with Saturday February 9 planning; how to help reduce taxes on his wife Rosa of NY, Rob Tennant and a service in the Funeral Home at 2:30 your estate; and how insurance can MEAT RAFFLE: TSKK holds its his wife Emma of CT, Daniel Tennant PM. Please omit flowers and dona- help protect your family. Melissa Gleick monthly meat raffle beginning at 2 p.m. of NY, 18 grandchildren and 20 great tions in her memory may be made to from the Law Offices of Melissa Gleick, at TSKK, 21 Harris St., Webster. grandchildren. She also had a son the Webster Senior Center, or Webster Esq. will be available to answer your who predeceased her, Ryan Tennant American Legion. A guest book is questions. To register, please call Karen RECEPTION FOR “WINTER of NY. Patricia also leaves two broth- available at www.shaw-majercik.com Rieser at 832-5385 or e-mail Karen.ries- PALETTE” ART SHOW, 2-4 p.m., ers, Dayton Leon of Little Falls, NY, where you may post a condolence or [email protected] by Feb. 15. Thomas Leon of Oklahoma and a sister light a candle Bookovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. A group art show & sale fea- Shirley Ashley of Little Falls, NY. She AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL turing local artists in various media, GROUP #356, 7-8 p.m., Booklovers’ including photography, painting, draw- Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. ing and mixed media. Free and open to Kelly Anne Wilson, 55 New members welcome! For more infor- the public with light refreshments. mation, visit our Facebook page, www. WINTER PARK, FL Kelly is survived by her parents; a facebook.com/AI356 or call 949-6232. – Kelly Anne Wilson, son, Erik Larsen of Worcester, MA; a Wednesday, 55, of Jewel Avenue, daughter, Meaghan Wilson of Oviedo, died Saturday after- FL; two sisters Amy Wilson-Atienza February 13 Wednesday, noon January 26, and her husband Sean of Alexandria, 2019, at the home of VA and Caterina Wilson of South MONTHLY WRITERS’ GROUP, 5-7 February 27 her parents in North Boston, MA; and her beloved dachs- p.m., Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION Grosvenordale. Born hunds Frankie and Emmie. She was Main St., Webster. Free. Open to all GROUP, 6:30-8 p.m., Booklovers’ in Middletown, she predeceased by a sister Tracy Wilson. genres and styles. Bring a piece to share Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. was the daughter of Funeral arrangements are pri- or just come listen and offer feedback. This moth’s title is “Who is Vera Kelly?” Henry and Dale (Kokocinski) Wilson of vate and have been entrusted to the Call 949-6232 to register. North Grosvenordale. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, by Rosalie Knecht, a female spy novel. Mrs. Wilson worked as a licensed 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. To register, call Deb at 949-6232. practical nurse. Memorial donations in Kelly’s memory Saturday, February 16 She was a member of and past may be made to the Florida Dachshund President of the Florida Dachshund Rescue, c/o Lark Kruse, 1837 Jewell MEET & GREET WITH CHILDREN’S Saturday, March 23 Rescue. Above all she cherished the Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 or at AUTHOR DENISE FLAGG, 1-3 p.m., INDOOR FLEA MARKET, 8 a.m.- quality time that she spent with her www.fldr.org. For memorial guestbook Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., 2 p.m., First Congregational Church children and family especially the time visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. Webster. Flagg will read and sign cop- of Oxford, 355 Main St. (Route 12). they spent together visiting Disney ies of her newest picture book, “Klaus’ World. Expected to be on sale are household www.webstertimes.net Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Webster Times • 5 Calendar items, books, toys, clothing, crafts and month we have a simple dinner with group meeting every Wednesday at and friends illness. The meeting is not more. Morning coffee and doughnuts dessert and refreshments just prior to 6 p.m. Come to Room RHF-1 at Day affiliated with any other group. It is and lunchtime hot dogs, beverages and our meeting, which allows us time to Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret St., designed to provide an informal forum snacks will be available. Reservations socialize too. Fourth Wednesday of each Putnam, CT. We will welcome you! For for those who are suffering where they from vendors are now being accepted. month at 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior more information, contact Kathryn at can share experiences in a safe, anony- Each space is $25, and must be paid in Center located at 323 Main St., the build- (508) 949-0819. mous and supportive place. The gath- advance. Vendors may not sell food, ing directly behind Oxford Town Hall. erings are on Thursday evenings from and must remove their own trash at For information contact Dick Lisi at POKEMON CLUB: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 7 to 8 p.m. at Opening the Word Peer the end of the day. Space is limited. For (508) 410-1332 or lisirichard15@yahoo. p.m., Pearle L. Crawford Library, 40 Recovery Center, 10 Mechanic Street, more information or to reserve a table, com. Schofield Ave., Dudley. Pokemon fans! Webster. If you have any questions, contact the church office at 987-2211 or Kids ages seven to 14 are welcome. feel free to call Mark at 774-482-6013. We [email protected]. Snow HELP FOR HELPERS: Do you have a Bring your Pokemon cards! No registra- hope to see you there. date: March 30. family member struggling with addic- tion required. Children under 12 must tion or alcoholism? You are not alone. be accompanied by an adult. For more Join Families Helping Families Support information, call 949-8021. Group. Meetings at Dudley Senior LEGALS ONGOING EVENTS Center every first and third Monday STORY TIMES: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. We spend so for ages 1-3; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. for The Trial Court & INFORMATION much time with our addicted loved ages 3-5, Pearle L. Crawford Library, one, that we become victims ourselves. 40 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Join Ms. Probate and Family Court COMMUNITY MEALS: Blessed Join us. It’s informal, confidential, with Pam in the Story & Craft Room for Worcester Division Backpack Brigade Community tough love advice from the heart, shar- songs, stories and crafts! No registra- Docket No. WO19P0099EA Fellowship Meal served from 5-6 p.m. ing of resources, hope and hugs. tion required. Children under 12 must Estate of: American Legion Hall, 9 Houghton be accompanied by an adult. For more Michael A. Bembenek St, Webster. Please note there is no HOLISTIC HEALTH: Chair Yoga and information, call 949-8021. Also Known As: handicapped access, but we will have so much more every Tuesday from 10:30 Michael Anthony Bembenek volunteers to provide you with assis- to 11:30 a.m. at The First Congregational LEGO CLUB: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 Date Of Death: November 6, 2018 tance. Free hot meals to anyone in need. Church, 135 Center Road, Dudley p.m., Pearle L. Crawford Library, 40 INFORMAL PROBATE Everyone is welcome. Join us for great (please park and enter through the right Schofield Ave., Dudley. Drop in. Build PUBLICATION NOTICE food, fellowship, and fun! For more side basement entrance). Class Fee: $5/ and play! Recommended for ages five To all persons interested in the above information, or to donate or sponsor class voluntary contribution (Cancer and up. No registration required. captioned estate, by Petition of a meal, call Lauri Joseph 774-230-8988. patients always free). Proceeds donated Children under 12 must be accompa- Petitioner Bernard J. Bembenek of Blessed Backpack Brigade Community to the First Congregational Church of nied by an adult. Fellowship Meals are served the 1st and Dudley. Instructor: Joanne LaLiberte, Marshfield MA 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Holistic Health practitioner.. KNIT & CROCHET @ THE PEARLE: Bernard J. Bembenek of American Legion on Houghton Street, Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Fridays 10 Marshfield MA Webster. KNOWING KNITTERS: Come join a.m.-noon, Pearle L. Crawford Library, has been informally appointed as the the Drop In Knitting Group from 10 40 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Knitters, cro- Personal Representative of the estate ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: The a.m. to noon on Fridays at the Pearle L. cheters and all other fiber artists are to serve without surety on the bond. Webster Alzheimer’s Support Group Crawford Memorial Library, Schofield welcome. No registration required. The estate is being administered un- meets the second Monday of each Avenue, Dudley. All ages and levels, der informal procedure by the Personal month at Webster Manor, 745 School from beginner to expert, are welcome. CHAIR YOGA — WINTER SESSION: Representative under the Massachu- St., from 6-8 p.m. Anyone in the area For more information, call Mary Wednesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 10:30-11:30 setts Uniform Probate Code without who feels they are in need of help, Kunkel at (508) 943-8107 or Jacqueline a.m., Pearle L. Crawford Library, 40 supervision by the Court. Inventory and doesn’t know what to do, or is a care- Vassar at (508) 892-4754. Schofield Ave., Dudley. Chair yoga accounts are not required to be filed giver for someone with Alzheimer’s, is modifies some of the basic poses to invited to attend and express their con- GOT FOOD? The Bread of Life Food make them more accommodating for with the Court, but interested parties are cerns regarding the care for their loved Pantry, Calvary Assembly of God, locat- those who need to gain or maintain entitled to notice regarding the admin- one. The members of the group will dis- ed at 105 Southbridge Road, is open strength from a seated, more stable istration from the Personal Represen- cuss the ways, means, and the help you Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and position. Dress comfortably. No regis- tative and can petition the Court in any will need as your loved one progresses Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. They are tration required. Sponsored by Friends matter relating to the estate, including in this disease. closed on holidays. They can be reached of the Library. distribution of assets and expenses of at 508-949-3711. administration. Interested parties are NUMISMATICS: Looking for a new SUPPORT GROUP — OPENING THE entitled to petition the Court to institute hobby? Come learn about the hobby of SUPPORT: The Cancer Support WORD PEER RECOVERY CENTER: formal proceedings and to obtain orders Coin Collecting. Or maybe you are an Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Are you feeling helpless, alone, con- terminating or restricting the powers of old time collector. Our club, the Nipmuc the second Monday of every month fused or angry? Opening the Word Peer Personal Representatives appointed Coin Club, has both. We learn from in the Boardroom on the 4th floor at Recovery Center’s mission is to provide under informal procedure. A copy of the each other through our monthly guest Harrington Hospital, 100 South Street, support and resources to those suffer- Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained speakers, show and tell presentations, Southbridge. Call (508) 764-2400 for more ing from addiction and their loved ones. monthly coin auctions and free atten- information. Our newest endeavor is a support group from the Petitioner. dance prizes. Our group loves to share for the family and friends of those suf- February 1, 2019 their knowledge with each other. Each SUPPORT: Overeaters Anonymous fering from this disease. It is a family Turn To LEGALS page B6

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Fattman continued from page B5­­­ subject to and with the benefit of all Worcester, MA 01608 Register of Probate easements, restrictions, reservations Docket No. WO19P0156GD February 1, 2019 Commonwealth of Massachusetts and conditions of record and subject CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF The Trial Court to all tenancies and/or rights of parties PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF (SEAL) Probate and Family Court in possession. GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED COMMONWEALTH Worcester Probate Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or PERSON PURSUANT TO OF MASSACHUSETTS and Family Court certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 LAND COURT 225 Main Street as a deposit must be shown at the time In the matter of: DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL Worcester, MA 01608 and place of the sale in order to qualify Marjorie Maple COURT (508) 831-2200 as a bidder (the mortgage holder and Of: Webster, MA 18 SM 005527 Docket No. WO19C0032CA its designee(s) are exempt from this RESPONDENT ORDER OF NOTICE CITATION ON PETITION TO requirement); high bidder to sign writ- Alleged Incapacitated Person TO: CHANGE NAME ten Memorandum of Sale upon accept- To the named Respondent and all oth- Suzanne Nellis a/k/a Suzanne E. Nellis; In the matter of: ance of bid; balance of purchase price er interested persons, a petition has Christopher Nellis a/k/a Christopher M. Tiffany Marie Elliot payable in cash or by certified check been filed by Tuesday Young of Web- Nellis, Sr. A Petition to Change Name of Adult in thirty (30) days from the date of the ster, MA in the above captioned matter and to all persons entitled to the ben- has been filed by Tiffany Marie Elliot sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attor- alleging that Marjorie Maple is in need efit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief of Webster MA ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 of a Guardian and requesting that (or Act:, 50 U.S.C. App. § 3901 (et seq).: requesting that the court enter a Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, some other suitable person) be ap- PennyMac Holdings, LLC Decree changing their name to: MA 01851 or such other time as may pointed as Guardian to serve Without claiming to have an interest in a Tiffany Marie Sinkis be designated by mortgagee. The Surety on the bond. Mortgage covering real property in IMPORTANT NOTICE description for the premises contained The petition asks the court to deter- Dudley, numbered 1 G & S Drive, given Any person may appear for purposes in said mortgage shall control in the mine that the Respondent is incapaci- by Suzanne Nellis and Christopher of objecting to the petition by filing event of a typographical error in this tated, that the appointment of a Guard- Nellis, to Mortgage Electronic an appearance at: Worcester Probate publication. ian is necessary, and that the proposed Registration Systems, Ins acting solely and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on Other terms to be announced at the Guardian is appropriate. The petition is as nominee for MortgageIt, Inc., dated the return day of 02/12/2019. This is sale. on file with this court and may contain April 25, 2007, recorded at Worcester NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. a request for certain specific authority. County (Worcester District) Registry of which you must file a written appear- Cooper You have the right to object to this Deeds in Book 41319, Page 51, and ance if you object to this proceeding. Korde & Associates, P.C. proceeding. If you wish to do so, now held by the plaintiff by assignment, WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, 900 Chelmsford Street you or your attorney must file a writ- has/have filed with this court a com- First Justice of this Court. Suite 3102 ten appearance at this court on or be- plaint for determination of Defendant’s/ Date: January 17, 2019 Lowell, MA 01851 fore 10:00 A.M. on the return date of Defendants’ Servicemembers status. Stephanie K. Fattman (978) 256-1500 02/18/2019. This day is NOT a hearing If you now are, or recently have Register of Probate Dolan, Kevin J., 17-030877 date, but a deadline date by which you been, in the active military service of February 1, 2019 January 18, 2019 have to file the written appearance if the United States of America, then January 25, 2019 you object to the petition. If you fail to you may be entitled to the benefits LEGAL NOTICE February 1, 2019 file the written appearance by the re- of the Servicemembers Civil Relief MORTGAGEE’S SALE turn date, action may be taken in this Act. If you object to a foreclosure OF REAL ESTATE A.C. 92A matter without further notice to you. of the above-mentioned property on By virtue of and in execution of the COMMONWEALTH In addition to filing the written appear- that basis, then you or your attor- Power of Sale contained in a certain OF MASSACHUSETTS ance, you or your attorney must file ney must file a written appearance mortgage given by Kevin J. Dolan to 19E0QQ9PP a written affidavit stating the specific and answer in this court at Three ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., WORCESTER, SS facts and grounds of your objection Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 dated June 30, 2003 and recorded in PROBATE COURT within 30 days after the return date. on or before February 25, 2019 Worcester County (Worcester District) To Brian A. Tittle Sr. part unknown and IMPORTANT NOTICE or you may be forever barred from Registry of Deeds in Book 30636, to all other persons interested. The outcome of this proceeding claiming that you are entitled to the Page 70 (the “Mortgage”) of which A petition has been presented to said may limit or completely take away benefits of said Act. mortgage Nationstar Mortgage LLC Court by Cynthia L. Groh of Oxford, in the above-named person’s right to Witness, GORDEN C. PIPER, Chief d/b/a Mr. Cooper is the present holder the County of Worcester representing make decisions about personal af- Justice of said Court on January 10, by assignment from CitiMortgage, Inc. that she hold as tenant in common un- fairs or financial affairs or both. The 2019 successor by merger to ABN AMRO divided part or share of certain land ly- above-named person has the right Attest: Mortgage Group, Inc. to Mortgage ing in Oxford in said County Worcester to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may Deborah J. Patterson Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., and briefly described as follows: make this request on behalf of the Recorder its successors and assigns dated The land in the Oxford on the southerly above-named person. If the above- February 1, 2019 May 23, 2017 recorded in Worcester side of Old Southbridge Road, Oxford, named person cannot afford a law- County (Worcester District) Registry of and shown as Lot 2 on a Plan of Land yer, one may be appointed at State TOWN OF DUDLEY Deeds in Book 57155, Page 105 and in Oxford, Massachusetts, owned by expense. Public Hearing assignment from Mortgage Electronic John D. Sullivan, and Margaret A. Sul- WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, FY 2019 Town of Dudley Registration Systems, Inc., its suc- livan dated September 2, 1987 by Para First Justice of this Court. CDBG Application cessors and assigns to Nationstar Land Surveying, Inc. and recorded in Date: January 23, 2019 The Dudley Board of Selectmen will Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Stephanie K. Fattman conduct a Public Hearing on February dated November 21, 2017 recorded in Plan Book 596, Plan 75, bounded and Register of Probate 11, 2019 at 6:45 PM at the Dudley Worcester County (Worcester District) described as follows: February 1, 2019 Municipal Complex, 71 West Main Registry of Deeds in Book 58177, Street, Room 321A. The public is Page 281, for breach of conditions BEGINNING at an iron pipe at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts encouraged to attend this hearing to of said mortgage and for the purpose northwest corner of tract herein de- The Trial Court discuss the Town’s FY 2019 application of foreclosing the same, the mort- scribed on the southerly side of 1831 Probate and Family Court to the Massachusetts Department of gaged premises located at 51 Old Worcester County Highway layout of Worcester Probate and Family Housing and Community Development Southbridge Road, Dudley, MA 01571 Old Southbridge Road, at the north- Court for up to $800,000 in Community will be sold at a Public Auction at east corner of other land of John D. 225 Main Street Development Block Grant funds. 11:00 AM on February 15, 2019, at the and Margaret A. Sullivan; Worcester, MA 01608 Should the meeting be cancelled due mortgaged premises, more particularly THENCE S. 60° 37’ 29” E. along the Docket No. WO18P3535GD to inclement weather or for another described below, all and singular the southerly side of said Old Southbridge NOTICE AND ORDER: reason, the hearing will be postponed premises described in said mortgage, Road a distance of one hundred nine Petition for Appointment of to February 25, 2019 at 6:45 PM at the to wit: and twenty hundredths (109.20) feet to Guardian of a Minor same location. A certain parcel of land located on a point; In the interests of The Town of Dudley is seeking public the northerly side of Old Southbridge THENCE S. 55° 09’ 29” E. along the Lilly MaKenna Wilson input on potential grant-funded proj- Road, Dudley, County of Worcester, southerly side of said Old Southbridge of Dudley, MA ects. Potential projects under devel- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Road a distance of one hundred six- Minor opment for the application currently being shown as Lot #12 on a plan ty-eight and eighty-four hundreds NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED include 1) an infrastructure improve- entitled “Plan of Land in Dudley, (168.84) feet to an Iron pipe; PARTIES ment plan for predominantly residential Massachusetts, surveyed for Jean J. THENCE S. 30° 34’ 08” W. along Lot 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a portions of an area stretching from the Hache”, dated September 1986, by R. no. 1 distance of two hundred sixty and Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Jericho neighborhood (Chestnut Street W. Hart Associates, Inc., Northboro, fifteen hundredths (260.15) to an iron a Minor filed on 10/29/2018 by and several surrounding streets) to the MA, Registered Land Surveyors and pipe; Christopher Wilson of Dudley, MA Brandon Road area (Brandon Road Engineers, recorded in Worcester THENCE N. 61° 38’ 25” W. along oth- will be held 02/13/2019 09:00 AM Re- and several surrounding streets) and District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book er land of said Sullivan a distance of view Hearing 2) an Americans with Disabilities Act 584, Plan 62, and being more par- eighty-six and eighty-three hundredths Located Courtroom 1, Probate and (ADA) self-evaluation and transition ticularly bounded and described as (86.83) feet to an iron pipe; Family Court, 225 Main Street, plan. These projects were identified as follows: THENCE N. 04° 17’ 59” W. along other Worcester, MA 01608 priorities that are consistent with com- BEGINNING at the most northwesterly land of said Sullivan a distance of three 2. Response to Petition: You may munity planning in Dudley. corner of the lot herein conveyed; hundred thirty-three and seventy-one respond by filing a written response to All persons with questions or com- THENCE N. 87° 20’ 10” E. along hundredths (333.71) feet to the point of the Petition or by appearing in person ments regarding the grant applica- Lot #13, a distance of two hundred and beginning. at the hearing. If you choose to file a tion will have an opportunity to be no hundredths (200.00) feet to a point; setting forth that her desires that - written response, you need to: heard. Those unable to attend may THENCE S. 75° 46’ 30” E. con- all - the aforesaid described part - of File the original with the Court; and send written comments to the Dudley tinuing along Lot #13, a distance of said land may be sold at private sale Mail a copy to all interested parties Board of Selectmen, 71 West Main two hundred nineteen and ninety-nine for not less than $270,000.00 dollars, at least five (5) business days before Street, Dudley, MA 01571. If awarded, hundredths (219.99) feet to a point at and praying that partition may be made the hearing. the Central Massachusetts Planning the southeasterly corner of Lot #13; of all the land aforesaid according to 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor Commission (CMRPC) will assist the THENCE S. 29° 55’ 25” E. along law, and to that end that a commis- (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has Town with grant implementation and Lot #2 and Lot #3, a distance of one sioner be appointed to make such the right to request that counsel be ap- administration. hundred twenty and no hundredths partition and be ordered to make sale pointed for the minor. The Dudley Municipal Complex is (120.00) feet to a point at the north- and conveyance of all, or any part of 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a handicapped accessible. Persons easterly corner of Lot #11; said land which the Court finds cannot parent of the minor child who is the who require special accommodations THENCE N. 80° 13’ 15” W. be advantageously divided either at subject of this proceeding you have a to attend the public meeting should along Lot #11, a distance of two hun- private-sale or public auction, and be right to be represented by an attorney. contact the Selectmen’s office at dred thirty-three and sixty-five hun- ordered to distribute the net proceeds If you want an attorney and cannot af- (508) 949-8001 at least two business dredths (233.65) feet to a point; thereof. ford to pay for one and if you give proof days prior to the hearing. For fur- THENCE S. 80° 15’ 20” W. con- If you desire to object thereto your or that you are indigent, an attorney will ther information, contact Andrew Loew tinuing along Lot #11, a distance of two your attorney should file a written ap- be assigned to you. Your request for an at CMRPC at (508) 459-3339 or at hundred and no hundredths (200.00) pearance in said Court at Worcester attorney should be made immediately [email protected]. feet to a point at the northwesterly cor- before ten o’clock in the forenoon on by filling out the Application of Appoint- Dudley Board of Selectmen ner of Lot #11; the twelfth day of February, 2019, the ment of Counsel form. Submit the ap- February 1, 2019 THENCE N. 17° 39’ 50” W. return day of this citation. plication form in person or by mail at along Old Southbridge Road, a dis- Witness, Leilah A. Keamy, Esquire, the court location where your case is tance of one hundred fifty and no First Judge of said Court, this seven- going to be heard. hundredths (150.00) feet to the point teenth day of January 2019. 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: of beginning. Stephanie K. Fattman A minor over age 14 has the right to For mortgagor’s title see deed Register of Probate be present at any hearing, unless the recorded with the Worcester County February 1, 2019 Court finds that it is not in the minor’s (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds February 8, 2019 best interests. in Book 30636, Page 68. February 15, 2019 THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An import- The premises will be sold subject to ant court proceeding that may affect any and all unpaid taxes and other Commonwealth of Massachusetts your rights has been scheduled. If you municipal assessments and liens, and The Trial Court do not understand this notice or other subject to prior liens or other enforcea- Probate and Family Court court papers, please contact an attor- ble encumbrances of record entitled to Worcester Probate and Family ney for legal advice. www.StonebridgePress.com Court Date: November 14, 2018 www.webstertimes.net Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Webster Times • 7

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First To Children In Need. 24/7 $125 Call 508-735-2560 617-750-0969 and grandchildren. table with leaf and 4 cushion various size lamps, small elec- shots, wormed, and vet Support. Generous Reim- 500 REAL ESTATE REDUCED $3500. (508) 347- chairs, solid wood. $200. 508- tronics & more. No reasonable checked. Parents on premises. bursement. $1000 Sign-On 3145 885-2262. offer refused. Call 413-896-7047 $975. 508-981-6624 Bonus. Call For Details. 84 inches long. Dark Couch, Sturbridge area. Devereux Therapeutic Fos- 505 APARTMENTS FOR red fabric with pillows, good con- WAR RELICS & WAR ter Care. (508)829-6769 ENT dition. $150. 508-410-5167 SOUVENIRSWANTED:WWII R TIMESHARE FOR SALE full- REMEMBER YOUR SWEET- TEDDY BEAR SHICHON & EARLIER CA$H WAITING! DUDLEY - 2-BEDROOM APT. flex week at The Manhattan HEART: Collection of Victorian PUPPIES - 3 males, 2 females. Helmets, Swords, Daggers, Bay- Hardwoods, country setting, Club in New York located CUB CADET SNOWBLOWER. Era hand-painted items ALL WHITE OUTDOOR PROD- Born 8-26-18. Vet checked, onets, Medals, Badges, Flags, pond view, off-street parking, across from Carnegie Hall. 13hp Tecumseh OHV. 45 in. with roses: vases, rose bowls, UCTS SNOWBLOWER. 10hp available 11-4-18 $800. 401- Uniforms, etc. Over 40 Years Ex- heat, hot water, rubbish and Great buy; illness forces this perience. Call David width, trigger steering, 6 FRWD, 2 pitchers, chocolate pot, cake Tecumseh, two stage, 30 in. 678-9166 or 401-419-5889 or hook-ups included. Starting at sale. Asking $7,000. For details 1-(508)688-0847. I’ll Come To REV, new condition. Hardly used! sets, planters. No reasonable width. Electric start, well main- 860-315-9945 $925. 1st, last, security. No dogs. 508-248-5123 $1,600.00. 508-347-3775 offer refused. 508-237-2362 YOU! 860-935-9105 Auburn tained! $600.00. 508-347-3775

725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. Call F250 work truck, 2012, RWD, 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON VEHICLES 2000 GMC 2500 SIERRA 4- Local Ray for more details. 508-450- 71K, equipped with aluminum ELECTRA-GLIDE FLHT door cab & 1/2, 4-wheel drive, 2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto, 5241 flatbed with fold-down sides. Re- 38,340 miles, asking $6,000 no rot, with plow + truck mount 725 AUTOMOBILES White, ONLY $8,995. Herb cent brakes, battery, ac com- 508-277-8745 slide-in Fleetwood Alcorn Chambers Toyota of Auburn, 1971 Chevy Impala Con- pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready to BMW MOTORCYCLE, rare camper (2001) w/bath, fridge, Development 809 Washington Street, Auburn, vertible400 2 barrel carb with 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S work. 10,000 GVW. $17,000 K75 (4-stroke in-line 3 cyl a/c, kitchenette. $5900 508-341- MA (877) 906-1649 89,000 miles, 1 owner, runs $3995. Call Ray for more info. 508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765 motor), 1995. Mileage 10,800 6347 smooth, new top in 2012, ask- 508-450-5241 Local (tires have about 1K wear) & Projects ing $8,000 or best offer 508- News color: silver (#705). Asking 885-6878 $5,200. Accessories: 3rd gen- 2006 Ford E150 Van, good 2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800. eration saddlebags with keys Call Ray 508-450-5241 RED 1971 MUSTANG MACH condition. 65,952 miles, $3,300 1 in good condition. 302 engine and insert bags, tail rack, Call 508-765-4738 x 322 1987 BMW 325i Convertible, with automatic transmission. Monoshock upgraded to YSS red with black leather interior, 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK - Lots of new parts. Call Eric at dialed to 250 lbs. Adjustable - 153,000 miles and in good con- 136,000 miles, great shape, reg- 508-987-2628. Serious buyers all documents. Original toolset 2016 RIVERSIDE TRAVEL 8’ PLOW - three cable hook, in dition, no rust, newer top, needs ular maintenance, roof rack, only. and bike manual. OEM wind- TRAILER RETRO WHITEWA- good condition. $700 or best a tune-up. $4100 or B/O, Adam trailer hitch, back-up camera. shield, Corbin low seat, Trickle TER MODEL 195 bought new, offer. Call Jim at 774-317-0628. 508-735-4413 $7500. 508-688-7666 FOUND HERE! charger, heated handgrips. used twice in new condition w/ No texting please. Want to Place a Classified Ad? This bike was stored in a extras; must give up camping. Call 800-536-5836 garage for many years and is Asking $13,900 860-779-3561 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 2012 TOYOTA RAV4- 79,000 2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 in like-new condition. Cruises Want to Place convertible and removable hard- miles. Well-maintained, 3rd row between 60-80 with no effort 740 MOTORCYCLES CLASSIC, PEARL-WHITE a Classified Ad? top. Red to keep you young! seats, black, one-owner. Has all options- hardbags, wind- and accelerates 0 to 60 in 4.5 750 CAMPERS/ Perfect condition. $14,000 508- $11,000. 508-688-7666 1991 HARLEY DRESSER: seconds. A true 3-season shield, custom seats/exhaust, TRAILERS Call 800-536-5836 885-6988 55,000 Miles. Runs Great! backrest, floor-boards. 20,000 miler! $4,500 or Will Trade for Car of 508-943-1790 or 5TH -WHEEL HITCH, 1 yr old, Black 2011 Honda Fit Sport, 5- well-maintained miles. Great 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Equal Value. BASS BOAT looking & performing bike. [email protected] for Chevy or GMC, $700, Chevy 2001 CAD EL DORADO TC speed automatic 73,000 miles, 16 1/2ft LUND Very Good Con- $3500 OBO 774-289-4550 5th-Wheel tailgate, good condi- 1997 BOBCAT 763 skid steer 72,000 miles. Must see! very good condition. Asking dition! MANY EXTRAS $3,750 tion $200, 5 trailer tires 235/ loader in great condition. 1800 FOUND HERE! $11,000 7 Hartley Street, Web- $8,000 508-341-7644 O.B.O. Call for Info (508) 943- 80/16R on mag wheels, like hours, 46hp. Auxiliary hydraulics ster, Mass. 5797, Cell (508) 353-9722 new $800 Marc 508-847-7542 $2100. 617-706-6736 8 • The Webster Times • Friday, February 1, 2019 www.webstertimes.net

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WEBSTER – 3 Blueberry Lane! Blueberry Hill - Stunning 9 Rm Colonial! Level Acre Lot! Sought after Neighborhood! Move-in Ready! DUDLEY – 73 Tracy Rd! Majestically Perched on a Knoll, 1.47 Acres Beautifully Landscaped, THOMPSON – 854 Thompson Rd! Appealing 9 Room Split! Beautiful .63 Acre Lot! WEBSTER – 26 Spring St! 5 Rm Ranch on Spacious 2,252’ 8 Rm Colonial! Stainless Applainced Eat-in Country Kit w/Center Isl, Pantry Closet, Expansive Fam Rm w/Stone Frplc & Cathedral Ceiling! Slider to the Deck! Custom Kit w/Granite Counters and Island Opening to the Applianced Granite Kitchen! Dining & Fireplaced Living Rm w/Hardwoods! 17x18 Cathedral Quiet Side Street! Walk into the 3 Seasons Recessed Lighting, Tile Flr & French Dr to Deck! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr & Classic 3 Windowed Ceiling Great Rm w/Tile Floor! 3 or 4 Bedrooms, 3 w/Hardwoods! Fireplaced Family Rm! Rm w/ Tile Flr, Ceiling Fan & Slider to Deck! Dining Rm! Great Living Rm for Entertaining! Large, Bright 4th Bdrm/Office w/Double Closets, Cathedral Ceiling & Private Slider to Bumped-out Wall! Entry Foyer! Formal Living Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! The Fireplaced Family Rm w/Wide Cabinet Packed Eat-In Kit! Spacious Liv Rm w/ the Deck! Half Bath w/Laundry! Master Bdrm w/His & Hers Closets, Master Bath w/Dble Sinks! Generously Sized 2 Additional Bdrms Plank Hrdwd Flr will Keep the Family Close! Side Entry Hall Dble Closet, Half Bath w/Laundry Closet! Updated Full Bath! 1.5 Baths Total! 2 Car Garage! Recent Furnace! 18x24 Deck! Shed! Upstairs 4 Comfortable Bdrms, 2 w/Hrdwds, 2 w/Wall to Wall all w/Plenty of Closet Space! 18’Master Convenient to 395 in both Directions, Close to Raceway Golf Course & Thompson Speedway! Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! Finished Lower Level w/ w/Large Closets! Hallway 2nd Full Bath! Partially Finished Lower Level - Great TV or Game Rm! Large Storage Area! Private Backyard Tile Flr, 10’ Bar w/Drop Lights! Vinyl Siding! w/Shed & Basketball Court! 2 Car Garage w/Plenty of Storage! Charm & Character that can’t be Beat! Minutes from 395, an Ideal Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Ceiling Fan, Walk-in Closet, Master Bath w/Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! Off the Hrdwd $249,900.00 Hall the 2nd Full Bath w/Dble Sinks, Granite Vanity, Tile Flr & Linen Closet! Breezeway Attached 2 Car Replacement Windows! Location! 3 Z C/Air, Newer Windows & Furnace! This Could Be Yours! $359,900.00 Garage! Quick Closing Possible, Start Packing! $349,900.00 $249,900.00

SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEWON DEPOSIT LISTING ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE SOLD WEBSTER – 23 Lincoln St! 3 Family w/ WEBSTER – 21 Spring St! 6 Rm Ranch! DUDLEY – 13 Pineview Rd! 7 Rm Colonial! DUDLEY – 9 Page Ln! Newly Renovated WEBSTER – 10 Oak St! 2 Family! 5/5 PUTNAM – 48 Smith St! 2 Family! 3/8 DUDLEY – 13 Oakwood Ave! Mason AUBURN – 9 Lorna Dr! 2680’ Split Entry! Great Curb Appeal! Owner Occupied or Eat-in Applianced Kit w/Mahogany Tiled Foyer! Kit w/Din Area & Slider to 6 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Cape! 1 Acre Lot! Rms! 2/2 Bdrms! Both Flrs w/Eat-in Rooms! 1/4 Bedrooms! 1/1 Baths! Major Road Area! 7 Rm Cape! HARDWOOD Applianced Oak Eat-in Isl Kit w/Corian Investor! 5/5/4 Rooms! 2/2/2 Bedrooms! Kitchens! Liv Rms w/Wall to Wall! Bdrms Cabinets & Tile Flr! Liv Rm w/Carpet Composite Deck! Din Rm! Liv Rm/Den! 1/2 Cul-de-sac! Hrdwds Throughout! Open Liv Rehab 2005 – Roof, Gutter & Downspouts, FLOORS Throughout! Home Offers Quaint Counters! Spacious Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Harwood Floors in Most Rooms! First w/Wall to Wall! 3 Season Porches! Gas over Hrdwd! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Flr w/3 Carpeted Bdrms & Rm, Kit & Din Area! SS Appliance Granite Vinyl Siding, Windows, Entry Doors! 2018 Kitchen, Open Concept Dining & Living Sun Rm Cathedrals to Trex Deck! 3 Bdrms Full Hall Bath! Master /Walk-in Closet & Bath! Floor Apart Freshly Painted! Replacement Heat w/Recent Buderus on 1st! Electric w/Walk-in Closet! Full Tile Bath! 14X40’ Kit w/Isl! Slider to Composite Deck! 1st Electric Heat Conversion! Gas Hot Water! Rm! 3 Bedrooms! Full Tile Bath! 2 1st Floor w/Hrdwds! Frplc Fam Rm! 2 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level w/Gas Frplc! Patios! Fire Windows! Off Street Parking! 2 Car Garage! Heat on 2nd! Recent Roof, Siding & Fam/Game Rm! 2nd Bathrm w/Laundry! Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Master Off Street Parking! Garage! Town Services! Bdrms! 2nd Flr Bdrm! Walk-in Cedar Closet! 4th Bdrm/Office! Laundry! C/Air & Vac! Pit! Roof 2017! Attached 2 Car Garage! Town Easy Highway Access! Conveniently Windows! Off Street Parking! Owner Workshop! Utility Rm! 2 Z Oil Heat! C/ Bath! 2nd Flr w/2 Large Bdrms & Full Bath! Occupied or Investment! $169,900.00 $129,900.00 Breezeway to Garage! $205,000.00 Professionally Landscaped .46 Acre Lot! 2 Services! $359,900.00 Located! $229,900.00 Air! 2 Car Garage! Porch! Don’t Miss Out! Garage Under! $309,900.00 Car Garage! $389,900.00 $209,900.00

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SUTTON – 30 Jones Rd! 9 Room 2,156’ Colonial! 5.31 Acres of Privacy! Long Circular WEBSTER – 882 School St! Conveniently DUDLEY – 9 Progress Ave! 6 Rm Cape! Drive! New Granite Kitchen! Dining, Living & Fireplaced Family Rooms w/Hardwood Located Charming 8 Rm Colonial w/ Move In Ready! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Din Floors! Year Round Sunroom w/2 Skylights! 3 Bedrooms! 24’ Master w/Master Natural Woodwork! Eat-in Applianced & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master w/ Bath! 2.5 Bathrooms Total! 12x24 3 Season Porch w/3 Skylights! Expandable Attic! Kitchen! Formal Dining Rm w/Hardwoods! Hrdwds & 2 Dble Closets & Ceiling Fan! Wraparound Deck! 2 Car Garage! Central Air! Generator! Super Easy Access to Rte Fireplace Living Rm! 4 Possible Bedrooms 3 Season Porch! ½ Bath w/Laundry! 2nd 146! $464,900.00 w/Hardwoods! 2 Bathrooms! Detached Flr w/2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds & a Full Bath! Garage! Cosmetics & Updating Needed! Roofs 2013! Town Services! Quick Close $141,900.00 Possible! $239,900.00

ON DEPOSIT SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING DOUGLAS WATERFRONT! 36 Cedar St! Badluck Pond (110Acres) aka Cedar Lake or Laurel Lake! Western Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 2.74 Acres! 633’ Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE – 15 South Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Wakefield Ave! WEBSTER LAKE – 54 West Pt Rd! North Pond - Killdeer Isl - West Expo - Beautiful Lake 471’ Road Front! Beautiful Private Setting! Huge 28X96’, 2,688’ Custom 6 Rm Cedar Ranch w/Hrdwd Flrs Throughout! Spectacular, Open Din Rm & Great Rm w/Stone Waterfront Lot! Middle Pond - Panoramic South Pond! Western Exposure! Protected Views & Sunsets! 2002 Built 6+ Rm Colonial! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Rd Living! Applianced Frplc, Soaring Beamed Cedar Cathedral Ceiling, 6 Sky Lights, Recessed Lighting, 1/2 Bath & 3 Sliders to 96’ Lake Facing Screened Porch! Custom Kit w/2 Skylights, Kit w/Center Isl! Lake Facing Din Rm w/Panoramic Water Views & Recent Wood Flr! Lake Views! Conservation Approval! Build Your from the Storms – Quiet Cove! .24 Acre Recessed Lighting, Slider to Porch, Wall Oven & Center Island w/Triple Bowl Sink, Cooktop & Dishwasher! Mud Rm Entry w/2 Dble Closets, Tile Flr, Door to Kit & Dream! 100+’ of Shoreline! 53.94’ Road Lot! 104’ Waterfront! Water Views! 2,412’ 8 Facing Liv Rm w/LP Gas Frplc, Recent Wood Flr & French Door to Deck! 1st Flr Laundry & Door to Full Bath! 2 Lake Facing Bdrms w/Walk-in Closets, Skylights & Sliders to Porch! Full Tile Bath w/Separate Shower & Whirlpool Bath w/Door to Master & Hall! Half Bath! 2nd Flr w/3 Spacious Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Suite w/Fantastic Lake Views, Frontage! Land Area 8,147’! Town Services Rm Contemp! Just Renovated! 4 Bdrms! 2 Office w/Dble Closet! 2.5 Baths Total! Cedar Lined Closets! Full Basement! Plus 36X72’ 2 Story Heated Boat House/Garage/Work Shop w/Half Bath! Upper Level 5 Rm Frplc, French Dr to its Deck, Dressing/Office Area & Full Bath w/Whirlpool Tub! A 2nd Full Available! 2 Docks! Lots on Webster Lake Baths! Cathedrals! Skylights! 2 Fireplaces! Bath off the Hall! Huge Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level w/Gas Stove & Slider to Stone Caretaker/In-Law Apartment w/2 Full Baths! Game Rm w/Full Bath! 5 Full + 2 Half Baths Total! One of a Kind Waterfront Home! $599,900.00 a Rarity, Don’t let this Slip By without Your C/Air! Composite Decks! Patio! 2 Car Patio is Ready for “Finishing”! Additional Lakeside Deck! Dock! $559,900.00 Consideration! $199,900.00 Carport! $535,000.00

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Point Pleasant Ave! Panoramic Lake Views! Eastern Expo! Super Sunrises! WEBSTER LAKE – 412 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 130 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 194 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 704 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 52’ Level 9,000’ Level Lot! 2,300’ Custom Contemp Colonial! Built 2015! Like New! Open Flr Plan! Custom Island! North Pond Views! Sandy Shore! WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! End Island - North Pond! West Expo - Beautiful Granite Kit w/Island, Stainless Appliances, Gas Range, Soft Close Cabinets & Recessed Lights! 1,874’ Townhouse! 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Waterfront Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 8 6 Rm Cape! Open Liv & Din Rm w/Newly Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Recent Cherry & Corner Unit! Lake Views! Applianced Kit! Sunsets! 6 Rm 3 Season Home! Add Heat Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm, Stone Gas Frplc Surrounded by Custom Cabinetry, Recessed Restored Fireplace! New Lake Facing Rms, 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths, A/C’d, Ranch! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Rm Lights & Ceiling Fan! Dining Area w/Custom Ceiling! Full Bath w/Granite Vanity & Custom Tile Granite Kit w/SS Appliances! Din Rm w/ Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! & Use Yr Round! Great Potential! 4 Bdrms Windows! 2 1st Flr Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing! w/Hrdwds & Slider to Waterfront Deck w/Awning! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/ Master w/Hrdwds, Custom Bath & Closet w/ w/Hrdwds, 2 Lake Facing! Frplc Liv Rm w/ Shower! Laundry Rm! “Wood Look” Tile Floors throughout the First Floor! 2nd Flr Features 3 Sliders to Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm! Patio! Comfortable Bdrms w/2 Being Waterfront! Lake Facing Master w/Slider to Deck, Hrdwds, Recessed 3 Bdrms! 2 Updated Bathrms! Huge Cathedral, Skylight & Hrdwds! Comfortable Master Bdrm! Frplcd Lower Level Skylight! 2nd Bdrm w/Hrdwds! 2.5 Remodeled Lake Views! Spacious Kit & Dining Area! 2 Composite Deck w/Vinyl Rails! Walk-out Newer C/Air, Heat & Hot Water! Garage! Lighting, Walk-in Closet & Bthrm Access! Lake Facing Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Dble Closet & Door to 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Baths! C/Air! Garage! Great Lakeside Pool! Baths! 55’ of Sandy Beach! Deck! 3rd Bdrm w/Hrdwds & Dble Closet! Full Hall Bath w/Dble Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! C/Air! Gas Lower Level to Courtyard! Garage Under! $729,900.00 Sandy Beach! $294,000.00 $475,000.00 Heat! 24x30 2 Story Detached Garage! Dock! Get Packing! $789,900.00 $559,000.00 $344,900.00

ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT – 8 Reid Smith Cove Road! Panoramic Lake Views! West Expo! Super Sunsets! WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Killdeer Island Rd! Panoramic View of North Pond! Natural Sandy Shoreline! Complete Rebuild Since WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 37 Bates Grove Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 104 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 905 Treasure Isl! WATER- 9,698’ Lot! Gently Sloping! 2,254’ Custom Contemp Cape, Built 09 as 2nd Home, Like New! Open Flr 2002! Custom Center Island Applianced Granite Kitchen w/Walk-in Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Hardwoods & 1/2 Bath! Open Floor South Pond! As a Second Home, Getaway Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! Oak Cabinet FRONT Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Hrdwds! SS Plan! Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm w/17’ Ceiling, Recessed Lights, Sliders to Trex Deck, Stone or Expand it into Your Dream Home – Have Kit w/Breakfast Counter! Formal Din Plan! Dining Rm w/Window Seat, 2 Closets & Hardwoods! 19X19 Lake Facing Living Rm w/Hardwoods & 2 Sliders to Deck w/Recent Gas Frplc, Surround Sound & Gleaming Hrdwds! Granite Kit w/Isl, SS Appliances, Soft Close Cabinets, Applianced Quartz Kit! Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Awning! Upstairs to 4 Bedrooms or 3 Plus Office! Lake Facing Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet & Master Bath w/Tile Floor, Possible Plans! 4+ Rooms! Open Floor Plan! Rm! Frplc Liv Rm! Screened Porch! 1st Master Bath w/Dble Vanity! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Hrdwds & Recessed Lights! 1st Flr Master w/Tile Bath, Whirlpool Tub/Shower, Dble Sink & Linen Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Bath! 2.5 Huge Corner Shower w/Seat, Double Linen Closet! Full Hall Bath! Hallway Laundry Closet! Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level Family Closet! Upstairs Sitting Area Overlooking Grand Rm w/Lake Views! Hrdwd Hall to 2 Bdrms w/Recessed Applianced Kit! 2 Bedrooms! Bathroom! Fam Rm! Newer C/Air & Gas Heat! Trex Deck! Covered Deck! Ideal Gradual Sloping Lot w/ Baths! 2nd Level w/2nd Master Bdrm & Room, 2 Sliders to Patio! Full Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! 4 Zone Heat & 2 Zone C/Air only 2 Years Old! Start Packing! $629,900.00 Lights, Ceiling Fans & Dble Closets! Full Bath & Linen Closet! Lower Level Walkout Fam Rm w/Tile Flr, Bath! Recent C/Air! Attached Garage! 2 Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! 10’ Ceilings, Recessed Lights, Ceiling Fans, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound, Wet Bar & Slider! Full Panoramic Lake Views! Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! $449,000.00 Bath w/Tile Flr! Utility Rm w/Laundry & Storage! Nice Docks! Get Packing! $724,900.00 $399,900.00 $324,900.00

Featured Listing! hope2own.com WEBSTER - 12 ERNEST ST 508.943.4333 Welcome home to this Huge, Sprawling, Ranch Style Sharon Pelletier - Broker Home! 2,848 SF+/- of Living Area on One Level! Level Licensed in MA, CT & RI lot! In-ground pool, built-in hot tub, custom stonework & landscape! w/fire pit! Carport/pavilion for entertaining! We Want Separate wings for private family living & entertain- 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 ment, BR suites, 10 rooms total! simply Amazing! Your Listings! $329,900 Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett

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SORRY, SOLD! ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT Very Interesting property, to a home owner or developer. 47 +/- NEW PRICE! Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch Warm and Inviting, This Lovely Ranch Sits On A Beautifully Acres! Home is a 1300 sq ft ranch with a barn. The home consist Beautiful 4 bedroom Colonial, new granite counter, stainless ap- NEW LISTING! ESTATE SALE! Don’t miss this Attached 2 car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Ga- Landscaped Yard Nestled in A Very Quiet, Wanting Neighbor- of 3 bedrooms, and 1-1/2 bath, basement, farmers porch and 1 car pliance kitchen. Dining room and large living room, hardwood opportunity! 6 room Colonial! 3 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 hood. This 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Home Has So Much To Offer!!! through out the first level, 3 seasoned porch for added living rage! Eat in Kitchen, Fireplaced living room with Fully Applianced Eat in Kitchen, Newly Carpeted Living Room garage. Much of the land is cleared. This property has 300’ +/- of baths! Fireplaced family room! Hardwood floors! bow window! 3 bedrooms, enclosed heated sun road frontage on East Thompson Rd. and road frontage on the en- area. Over sized master with double closets, and 3 additional Natural Woodwork! New Furnace! Flat spacious and Three Cozy and Comfortable Bedrooms All On One Floor. room, central air, Koi Pond, on .87 +/- acre! Walk Down To The Lower Level To The Open And. Spacious tire length of pavement on Roy Rd. Rectangular in shape greater bedrooms. Finished basement with pellet stove. Outside, a patio corner lot. 1 car garage $224,900 $259,000 Family Room With Pellet Stove! $259,000 than 1300’ wide X over 1600’ deep. Needs TLC! $300,000 and above ground pool. New Price $269,900

WOODSTOCK, CT- QUASSET LAKE WEBSTER - 20 NORTH MAIN ST WEBSTER/DOUGLAS/THOMPSON WEBSTER – 89-91 SLATER ST WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, ON DEPOSIT 158 W. Quasset Rd. - Extraordinary Waterfront Retreat on Quasset Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer Lake! Unique, Tranquil, Quiet, Secluded & Private! Long circular driveway! 5.5 $250,000 Large 2 Family- 3,255 Sq Ft, Desirable Side by Side Units, “Du- Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, acres of land! Patios, covered patios & balconies, stone faced 3 car det’d ga- plex”, Letters of Compliance for Lead Paint! 1st Unit has 5 Bedrooms! rage w/heated studio, 265’+/- of shoreline! 5,000 sqft hip roof 3 story Colonial! 2 Family - Spacious 3 bedrooms each apartment. Hardwoods, Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s 1-1/2 Baths! 2nd Unit, 3 Beds, 1 Full Bath, vacant soon. Each Unit potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! 2 story foyer! Formal dining & living rooms, 2 family rooms, 2nd floor private pocket doors, 10ft ceilings, New gas furnaces! Partially finished Highway 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful recent Plumbing, & Electrical! New Appliances, Vinyl Replacement Win- Lake Residential area, not on the lake. office suite, laundry/mudroom, LL kitchenette, sauna, 2 fireplaces! Master BRs 3rd floor. 1st floor handicapped accessible. 2 car garage. All town dows!Roof 10 yrs. young! Covered Porches. Walkout Basement, Close to Priced to Sell! $129,900. w/private full baths $1,299,000 services New Price $189,900 view! $99,900 town park and beach. 3 bed apartment now vacant! $219,900 On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 54 KILLDEER RD WEBSTER LAKE - BEACON PARK #802 WEBSTER LAKE – 84 LAKESIDE AVE KILLDEER ISLAND! A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON WEBSTER LAKE! ABSOLUTELY THE WATERFRONT PROPERTY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING/ LOOKING FOR! 2.45+/- Acres! 345’+/- road front, 336/384’+/- depth, 275’+/- Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, & a friendly level lot at water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The possibilities for this property are only limited by your imagination. The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! w/massive modern windows that invite your eyes to venture outside to spectacular 180 panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets and beautiful natural WEBSTER LAKE at BEACON PARK! TOWNHOUSE overlooking the Ranch with 110 ft. waterfront facing West shoreline beyond! Relax & Entertain in the tiled, stone fireplaced family rm, wet bar COURTYARD.1230 SF+/-, Open Concept Living/Dining FIREPLACE Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront w/sliders to an enormous outdoor patio! The house features a 36’+/- open concept & PRIVATE DECK. Freshly painted rooms, updated appliances. on Webster Lake! Eat in kitchen! Fireplace! Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of living area w/2 BRs & combination living/dining area with a stone fireplace, an open stairway & interior 2nd Upper level has 2 SPACIOUS BRS including a MASTER SUITE w/ living room. 3 bedrooms. 3 season porch! 2 full baths. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tre- flr balcony w/access to 5 spacious BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d SKY-LIGHTED, PRIVATE BATH, 2nd BR w/lg walk-in closet, 2nd full mendous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor SORRY, SOLD! garage w/summer kitchen, 1/2 bath & huge fireplaced patio! Family ownened gem for bath! ENJOY LAKE LIVING on the most desired lake in Central MA assisted sale $579,900 Plan w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 60+years! $1,495,000 at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! $264,900. www.webstertimes.net Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Webster Times • 9

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How did this behavior then nicating or grooming other beings ing — there’s a prevail- to use products entirely take your calls or receive come to be? as a form of establishing trust and ing stereotype that men geared toward their skin your texts. Two theories give some ideas about bonding. are hard to buy for. That and hair types, with more • Noise-cancelling where kissing may have originated. Even though people are not entire- said, these suggestions masculine scents to boot. headphones: Remove for men’s gifts may get • Portable record play- ambient sounds from Vaughn Bryant, an anthropologist ly sure about the origins of kissing, the creative gifting juices er: If he’s a music buff his day, especially when at Texas A&M University who spe- many men and women around the flowing. and has collected vin- commuting, traveling or cializes in the history of the kiss, world engage in some form of kiss- • Leather gloves: tage albums through the working in his cubicle. says the earliest references to kiss- ing each and every day. The next Leaving home when the years, give him a modern • Stub Hub gift card: ing-like behavior dates to around time sweethearts lock lips, whether weather is frightful can way to play them. A wire- Gift him with the perfect 3,500 years ago in Sanskrit scriptures on Valentine’s Day or another time be a challenge. But warm, less, Bluetooth-enabled way to catch up on live that influenced various Eastern reli- during the year, they can think about stylish gloves may help turntable can be a heart- games. gions. Kissing is mentioned in both how kissing became the norm for the process along. Look felt and practical gift. Gifting guys is a lit- Sumerian and Egyptian poetry. The showing love. for gloves that also have tle easier with some touchscreen compatible Valentine’s inspiration. Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Friday, February 1, 2019 • The Express • 3 Valentine The gift of healing for Valentine’s Day The gift of massage treats sage is similar to Swedish mas- practice has roots in tradition- recipients to relaxation and the sage, but the technique focuses al Chinese medicine, and can healing power of therapy and on the deepest layer of mus- be used to stimulate acupres- can serve as an escape from the cles to target knots and release sure points on the body. stresses of daily life. chronic muscle tension. This In their 21st annual con- massage can work out kinks REFLEXOLOGY sumer survey, the American and is recommended for peo- Reflexology has ancient ori- Massage Therapy Association ple who like a deeper-pressure gins, but was refined by phys- says 19 percent of consumers massage. iotherapist Eunice Ingram in reported receiving a massage HOT STONE MASSAGE the 1930s. It targets areas on from a professional therapist the hands and feet believed to in the previous year. Many When giving a hot stone be connected with other areas people rely on massage for massage, massage therapists of the body. Reflexologists medical relief, including to will use a form of therapy that apply pressure to these points alleviate muscle soreness, stiff- follows the same principles of and can stimulate the release ness or spasms. Massage can Swedish massage with the addi- of endorphins in the body to also aid in the recovery from tion of heated stones, accord- reduce stress and discomfort. migraines, help prevent injury ing to Hand & Stone massage and assist in general well-be- centers. Adding heat to specif- AROMATHERAPY ing. ic areas of the body enhances MASSAGE Gifting massage is easy Hot stone massage is just one type of massage therapy offered today. feelings of relaxation. The heat Many massage therapists when one knows the type of also enables the massage to be massage a person desires and will offer aromatherapy as part delivered without extra exer- of massage packages. Scents the place he or she frequent- SWEDISH MASSAGE and lifting), effleurage (long, tion of pressure. may trigger certain responses, ly visits for massage thera- smooth strokes), friction, tapo- helping to invigorate, relax or py. However, those who are This classic, standard mas- tement (percussion-like move- SHIATSU recharge the body. Oils may be new to massage can use the sage offered at many facilities ments), and vibration. Swedish The health resource scented, or perfumed candles FindaMassageTherapist.org has become synonymous with massage is ideal for those who VeryWell states that shiatsu is or incense may be present in locator to find professionals massage therapy. Using lotion have never before visited a a form of Japanese bodywork the room. in their area. Brushing up on or oil, therapists will begin massage therapist. that involves localized pres- the types of massage therapies with general, broad strokes on Massage can help relax and sure by the therapist’s fingers available can help gift-givers the body and then move on to DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE heal. Many people see it as a or other body parts (elbows/ make more informed decisions. address specific problem areas. luxury indulgence, making it a The basic strokes involved According to Massage Envy, arms) in a rhythmic sequence prized gift for Valentine’s Day. in Swedish massage include a retail chain of massage ther- along the body. Each point is petrissage (kneading, rolling apy locations, deep tissue mas- held for a few seconds. The

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