Free by request to residents of Webster, Dudley and the Oxfords Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, December 13, 2019 Church gives away $30,000 to parishioners

WEBSTER — Imagine on a the parishioners to give their are calling this the ‘Good and that we want our people to “One other expectation for Sunday when the Church typi- weekly offering. Faithful Steward Challenge.’” notice those in need all around this gift is that we want every- cally asks its members to make us, and then share God’s love one to give us back a card that a pledge on what they will give “Yes, it’s radical!” declared “We wanted to do some- through our words, through describes what they did with to the Church for the following Father Luke Veronis, the priest thing that would engage every our presence, and through a the money they received, how year, something different hap- who has been serving Saints member of our Church and get concrete gift from this money. they felt when they offered pens. In fact, something radi- Constantine and Helen Church them involved in the spirit of We hope that all our Church their act of love, and what the cally different occurs! for the past 15 years. “We giving,” continued Fr. Luke. Family members will devel- response of the recipient was. decided to kick off a year-long “We are people richly blessed op the eyes of compassion to We want to gather inspiring Saints Constantine and Helen celebration of our Church’s by God, and we are a Church notice those in need around stories to share with one anoth- Greek Orthodox Church in 100th Anniversary by doing that wants to share God’s them, to discover the great er, so that we all can be moti- Webster decided to give each of something exciting, something blessings with the larger com- joy of giving to others, and to vated to do even more! We hope its parishioners a gift – an enve- shocking, yet something that munity all around us. So, we understand what it means to to create a contagious spirit of lope with either $300/$200/$100 would really challenge our gave out $30,000 asking only for be a good and faithful steward giving in our Church Family cash. That’s right. The Church understanding of who we are one thing in return – we want with all the gifts we receive that will multiply and that will gave out to its church members as Orthodox Christians and everyone to use their gift to from God.” $30,000, instead of asking for who we are as a Church. We glorify God. By this, we mean Please Read CHURCH, page ­A4 Dudley invites property owners to apply for grant funding

BY JASON BLEAU idents struggle to pay bills, CORRESPONDENT to heat and maintain their homes, to provide for them- DUDLEY – A grant opportu- selves and their family. Many nity in the town of Dudley is are seniors that worked all opening the door for proper- their lives to have what they ty owners to see repairs and have. Something like a new improvements to their homes roof, window replacement to the tune of up to $35,000 per or boiler or furnace replace- housing unit. ment can send people on a Dudley recently opened fixed income into a financial applications for prop- tailspin and as a result the Courtesy Photo erty owners to benefit maintenance of their homes from the Fiscal Year 2020 is deferred and causes a DWC VOLUNTEERS AT DUDLEY TREE Community Development decrease in the value,” Ruda Block Grant program said. through the Commonwealth The program is geared LIGHTING! of Massachusetts, a compet- towards low- to moderate-in- itive program that Town In our 12th year, ladies from the Dudley Womans Club again assisted Santa by distributing come homeowners within Administrator Jonathan a certain income bracket. the donated pizza and other goodies at the Dudley Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on Ruda hopes will allow locals Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Dudley Senior Center! Assisting and surrounding Santa from the left are Qualifying single person on a tight budget the chance household must make $52,850 Andrea Kane, Norma Connors, Dori Donahue, Nancy Vajcovec and Jane Champagne. Great to make those small but sig- kids, great fun and great food! Thanks, and Happy Holidays! or less a year while and nificant fixes, repairs and four-person household can’t updates to their homes. “I am very excited about this grant. Many Dudley res- Please Read GRANT FUNDING, page ­A15 Carjacking leads to Area departments Dudley pair’s arrest respond to early morning fire

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BY JASON BLEAU officers that two individuals, a man and Courtesy Photo CORRESPONDENT a woman, who claimed to be homeless Dudley firefighters arrive to battle a fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec.6 asked to smoke inside of her vehicle to DUDLEY – Two Dudley residents escape the cold in the parking lot of the are in custody after allegedly taking a Dollar General in Dudley. The victim woman hostage in her own vehicle at a allowed them into her vehicle where BY JASON BLEAU confirms that the call “There as one occu- CORRESPONDENT local convenience store. the male suspect claimed to have a for a fire came in at pant and he was asleep According to reports from the Webster gun pointed at the back of the victim’s 12:22 a.m. from a passer- at the time. The police DUDLEY – Numerous and Dudley Police Departments, the head, ordering her to drive. The sus- by or neighbor report- helped him out. We area departments incident occurred on the night of pects demanded cash while forcing the ing the incident at 19 think it started in the turned out to battle a Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Dollar General victim to drive through Webster, and Charlton Rd. in Dudley. garage. We don’t know post-midnight fire in Store at 13 West Main St. in Dudley. even asked the victim to call whoever Firefighters arrived to how it started, that Dudley on the morning Police state that a female victim entered she needed to in order to obtain money. find part of the home was left undetermined, of Friday, Dec. 6 bat- the Webster Police Department at 8 p.m. After about an hour, the suspects fully involved. One per- but we think we know tling the elements to that night stating that she had been demanded to be dropped off at The Wash son was home at the where it started,” Chief control the blaze. held at gunpoint by a pair of suspects Tub, a laundromat on Oxford Avenue time of the fire but was Kochanowski said. Dudley Police Chief who forced her to drive around both in Dudley, escaping with the victim’s only treated for smoke Webster and Dudley for about an hour. Dean Kochanowski inhalation. An official report from police stated Please Read FIRE, page ­A4 that the victim, who was unnamed, told Please Read CARJACKING, page ­A4 2 • The Webster Times • Friday, December 13, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com Stevens Mill project the Local post “right fit” For Dudley offices host extended BY JASON BLEAU looking to transform the mill into a than town monies. Ruda said as this CORRESPONDENT series of apartments and multi-use facil- project enters its early stages he’s excit- ities. ed to see where things go from here. holiday hours DUDLEY – With news in late 2019 that “The type of work that the develop- “I do have to restrain myself from a plan is in place to breathe new life into ers do can be seen by googling Loray speaking too much about in until I’ve the aging Stevens Mill, town officials Mills,” Ruda said. “They are a high-end, had a chance to circle back with out are optimistic that significant program REGION — We know the holidays serious development firm and we’re legal team. In a nutshell, in my estima- will be made towards that project in can be a stressful time, with gifts to working through some initial steps that tion, this is the right fit for Dudley. I’m 2020. buy, wrap and ship to loved ones. To they may need to take as they navigate anxious to get into the discussions and Town Administrator Jonathan Ruda help ease some of your holiday stress, our zoning bylaws.” bring in our team of advisors that will has said that the project is in the early some local Post Offices will be offering Ruda revealed to Dudley’s selectmen be helping me throughout the process,” stages but there is a lot of promise for extended hours for the next three week- in early November that conversation said Ruda. the future of the historic structure to ends. with Camden Partners began in July In November, Ruda said he would be finally see some use after most recent- and would include around 164 apart- forming a taks for to discuss possible ly serving as the home for the Dudley The Post Offices in Framingham, ments and supporting amenities. There tax agreement options with Camden Do-Right Flea Market which closed in Leominster, Webster and Worcester would also be space for rent for events Partners. If the project is successful it 2018. will be open on Sundays, Dec. 8, 15 and and possibly even town meetings and will mean a whole new future for one “The rehabilitation is in the very 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there has been discussion of possibly of Dudley’s most historic structures, a early stages of negotiation between adding a pub to the plan as well. The staple of the town that has stood as a Town Counsel and Counsel for Camden Stop by and let us help take the stress proposed $25 million project would be treasured community landmark since Partners,” Ruda said. out of your holiday hustle. funded through state federal histori- the late 1800s. Camden Partners is the company cal credit and conventional debt rather

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some similar deeds of love every month. has transformed itself into a warm, Olivia Neslusan, were so inspired by CHURCH This is the spirit that we want to culti- vibrant community that welcomes all their trips to Project Mexico that they continued from page 1 vate here!” people to join. In fact, the Church has decided to take a GAP Year of Service, hopefully encourage others.” grown from 90 supporting families to and spent an entire year working in five When asked if there was any resis- 170 families over the past 15 years and different countries around the world, “Actually, the day after we gave out tance to this Challenge, Fr Luke smiled. it is a Church that reaches out with volunteering and serving others! They this gift,” Fr. Luke excitedly shared, “We have a beautiful Church God’s love in special ways to the larger represent the spirit we are trying to “someone came into my church office Family,” he said, “and I was so happy community. cultivate here.” and handed me $250 in gift cards. The when the 13 members of our Parish woman told me that she had been so Council unanimously approved this One example of this occurs on the During this holiday season, inspired by what she heard in church idea. In general, I have heard many first Saturday of every month when the this Church has also given out 45 the day before, she and her husband very positive comments and only one community offers their “Living Bread Thanksgiving Baskets and turkeys decided to give me the money they would skeptical remark. The main question, Luncheon,” a delicious, free meal that to needy families, along with serving have spent on their Thanksgiving meal of course, was where this money was typically serves 90 guests. a Thanksgiving Meal to 70 people on and share it with those in need. She coming from. Thank God we recently Thanksgiving Day. They will do the emphasized, however, that this wasn’t received a legacy gift of approximately “I have heard, more than once, from same with Christmas baskets and the money the church had given her. $150,000 from one of our faithful mem- some of our guests who tell me that hams as well. They have also just sent Her family was still going to use that bers, Emmanuel Pappas, who passed the highlight of their month is coming 50 boxes of pantry food aid to the St. to help some other people. Instead this away last year. Manny was a great to our church on the first Saturday,” Innocent Orphanage in Tijuana. The was extra money she wanted to give philanthropist, so we thought we would shared Fr. Luke. “Last year, when we spirit of giving is already present in this away, and she promised me that over honor his memory while also imitat- offered a meal on Thanksgiving Day, Church, but the community wants to the next year, she was going to try to do ing what our Lord Jesus Christ taught one woman told me that her happiest increase this spirit even more. through this Challenge.” day of the entire holiday season was coming to our Church for that meal! The “Good and Faithful Steward Saints This is the spirit of giving that our Challenge” will run for six months. Constantine and Church wants to be known for.” The first 55 families received their gift Helen Church was on Nov. 24. After their stories of “glori- founded by Greek This Church is also known in Webster fying God” are shared, the next round and Albanian as the one that sends a team every sum- of 55 families will receive their gift in immigrants who mer to Tijuana, Mexico to build homes February, and the remaining families came to America for needy families. will receive their gift around Easter in the early 1900s time. to work in the mills “We have taken more than 100 differ- in Webster. By ent volunteers, mostly of young people, “We want to spread this Challenge 1919, these immi- on nine trips to change the lives of out over several months so that we grants organized Mexican families by building them a would keep inspiring one another and themselves into a home,” Fr Luke affirmed. “And in the keep cultivating this beautiful spirit Greek Orthodox process, the members of our church of giving,” concluded Fr. Luke. “This Church. Over the have had truly life-transformative expe- is who we are as the Church and this past 100 years, this riences. Just last year, two members is what it means to be an Orthodox immigrant church of our Church, Theodora Veronis and Christian.”

described the same suspects charged with armed robbery, CARJACKING attempting to enter their vehicle assault and battery with a dan- continued from page 1 in the same parking lot short- gerous weapon, kidnapping, and cell phone, driver’s license and ly before the reported incident larceny from a person. Thibodeau $20 in cash. The female reported occurred. was also arrested on an outstand- what she remembered about the Police then proceeded to inves- ing warrant. The investigating suspects, including their physi- tigate the reported drop off point Dudley Officers were Sergeant cal features and clothing, upon finding fresh footprints in the Paul Ceppetelli, Officers Keith her arrival at the Webster Police nearby snow that led them to Remillard, Chandler Boyd, Department. a residence on Green Street in Arthur Ferreira, and Luis Dudley Police Officers Dudley. After applying for a Pacheco. Webster Police Officers Chandler Boyd and Keith search warrant at 2 Green St., Daniel Mehlhouse, Jonathan Remillard were dispatched to the officers made entry just after Brooks, Jacek Ochocki, and scene of the crime where they 1 a.m., where two individuals, Salema Desantis also assisted reviewed surveillance footage 44-year-old Jessie Thibodeau with this investigation. Police witnessing a man who matched and 31-year-old Nichole Murphy, credited the “solid police work” the victim’s description. Police who were both residents of the of the officers involved and coop- also received reports from a home, were taken into custody. eration and swift action of the second person at the scene who Evidence was also recovered witness and victim for the quit connecting both individ- resolution of the case. uals to the reported theft. Almanac Both suspects were Real Estate making sure families are FIRE prepared and have a plan in WEBSTER continued from page 1 place in case a late-night fire $489,000, 68 W Point Rd, Harrigan, The fire became a two- does break out. David, and Loomis, Nancy J, to alarm incident with Oxford, “We always tell the kids Bordua, Stephen, and Bordua, Southbridge, and Webster when we do our fire preven- Theresa. responding to assist tion week on October to have $485,000, 76 Lake St, JK Lake Dudley while Quinebaug, an escape plan and make Realty LLC, to 76 Lake T, and Connecticut firefighters sure they have working Vanderhoof, Susan E. covered for Dudley. Chief smoke detectors. Make sure $250,000, 154 Lower Gore Rd, Kochanowski said that the you have a meeting place Mancini, Heather M, and Flanagan, elements played a significant outside the house and make Shawn M, to Napoli, Marco I. role in battling the blaze. sure your children know not “The cold weather did to be scared of firefighters. hamper our efforts a little It can be overwhelming in a DUDLEY bit. It’s more difficult when situation like that for young $225,000, Piasta Rd #2, Huguenot you’re throwing water in children. For elderly people Development Corp, to Zeglen cold weather because it ices make sure you don’t have Exteriors Inc. up quick. It makes it more anything in the way that $225,000, Piasta Rd #4, Huguenot dangerous walking and try- would make it difficult to Development Corp, to Zeglen ing to navigate in and out navigate through the house Exteriors Inc. of the house because of the or impeded visibility. Keep $225,000, Piasta Rd #5, Huguenot icing situations. Obviously, entrance ways clear of debris Development Corp, to Zeglen there are normal hazards and things like that,” said the Exteriors Inc. when fighting fires but icing chief. $225,000, Piasta Rd #6, Huguenot in the winter and things of Citizens are also remind- Development Corp, to Zeglen that nature add to it,” said ed to be mindful of winter Exteriors Inc. the chief. fire safety tips as well includ- $206,000, 11 1st Ave, Zaghi, John Considering this incident ing keeping Christmas trees M, and Herrick, James J, to Dagrin, involved a resident who was properly watered and taking Ninothe. asleep when the fire broke all safety precautions with out, Chief Kochanowski heating apparatus as the cold temperature take their toll. OXFORD shared some insight into $545,000, 10 Sandpiper Ln #2, GH Realty LLC, to Barry, Joseph T. $220,000, 9 Vernon St, Yager Properties LLC, to Guilbault, Daniel W. $189,000, 2 Melissa Ln #2, Wenc, Erich R, and Wenc, Melissa A, to Shannon, Elizabeth A. www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Webster Times • 5 Learning Dudley Middle School honor roll

DUDLEY — Dudley Middle B Ganski, Delila G Gaudette, Jonathan A Hutchinson, Bishoy S Jadczak, Dylan A Jagiello, Helene L Weimbs, Zachary C School has released its honor Juliana R Giumentaro, Marcus S Ibrahim, Jaden J Ingraham, Skylar J Johnson-Mello, Wennerberg. roll for the first term of the 2019- D Goncalves, Katie S Hogan, Harrison G Jordanoglou, Nathan P Karalus, Alexander Honor: Daniel P. Adamuska, 2020 school year. Michael P Hogan, Lillian E Madeline B Joyce, Isabella R J Kenney, Cody L Koszewski, Landon P Anderson, Amelia Horner, Liam B Kay, Connor Kalmin, Timothy A Krysinski, Samuel K Lamont, Aurora L Anuszkiewicz, Annalease M J Kelley, Riley A Kistner, Emma G McLaughlin, Maggie Lavigne, Izabella L Lorente, Arnberg, Kasey S Babkauskas, GRADE 6 Arabella C Lavigne, Riley A P Montville, Collin A Moody, Kaitlyn M Maklary, Jeffrey Nathaniel K Booth, Samuel Lepage, Trenten M Lorenzen, Nathaniel J Nocchi, Laura N W Martel, Ava P Millette, R Brill, Skylar M Condo, High Honor: Jaimon A Sierra L McCloud, Cheyanne Orn, Brooklyn M Page, Lindsey Brendan J Moran, Naya B Quinn J Cushing, Nicholas S Baillargeon, Juan P Castaneda M Mitchell, Sebastian L Moniz, M Paradise, Isabel T Poplawski, Nayfeh, Piotr Nemera, Sadie Damelio, Jared P Ferschke, Moreno, Lily A Connole, Hallie Avery E Montigny, Delaney Johnathan R Rumrill Andino, Mae Nobert, Wojciech A Plewa, Kathryn K Gadoury, Kyle R E Dzivasen, Jocelyn E Evans, K Navin, Brianna N Ndegwa, Jacob A Shook, Zoie Unger, Amber M Quadarella, Jacob J Gallo, Bianka B Ganski, Liam Megan M Flynn, Alyssa R Makenna J O’Connor, Hayley Jonathan M Vitkus, Sydney M Reed, Hannah N Roberts, Hazel D Gravel, Lily O Guardiani, Forbes, Anthony M Gonya, Phommala, Ashley A Reilly, Vyskocil, Serenitee S Wheeler. A Rucci, Lucas A Soto, Sophia Katelyn R Hakala, Nicholas J Nathaniel B Grant, Ava E Riley P Ritchie, Trinnity R Honor: Evelina M Sparhawk, Domadious Henley, Ian N James, Ola J Hanson, Brianna J Jankowski, Robbins, Charles P Rollins, Bagdonaviciute, Rose E Tawadrous, Maximous Jaroszewski, Owen A Kondek, William D King, Luciana P Jake G Rousseau, Joey M Ryan, Bell, Alexandra L Bergeron, Tawadrous, Gavin L Tully, Caleb R Leoncio, Payton Piarulli, Jesslyn E Reddick, Meghan L Traverso, Chase W Madison T Bergeron, Audrey F Sydney R Zmetra. S Leone, Daniel J Lincoln, Vangel, Elias M Vega, Kyle E Bonaventura, David J Breault, Albert L Luciano, Devin J Nathan A Rouille Montoya, GRADE 8 Tristan S Semo, Sarah L Velez, Marina E Wahba, Nash Kaiden C Brochu, Kendra N Lugo, Rowan E Magee, Jadier Starczewski, Emily E Staruk, B Zimmer, Haylee M Zurowski. Brooks, Damian Y Burgos, Maldonado, Sophia M McClay, Vorapat Voraraj, Emily K Gianna R Cariglia, Cody W High Honor: Vanessa L Lucas P Miglionico, Mackenzie Chesley, Ryan K Choinski, P Millette, Justin A Murray, Walker, Adrianne L Warner, GRADE 7 Baclawski, Nicolas R Benoit, Paige A Warner, Alexa R Nathan R Clemence, Wyatt Nathan I Card, Ethan B Casey, Riley A O’Connor, Alexis Zannotti. J Connor, Deijah A Delgado, Katelyn Rae Choinski, Cora J F Perrin, Brooke T Piselli, Honor: Maya V Arambula High Honor: Sarah B Arnold, Lillian J Deuyour, Michael Dubey, Leah K Garvey, Heidi L Nicholas M Pollone, Sofia R Cortez, Arianna R Belanger, David A Boyce, Christopher P T Doktor, Rori J Donohoe, Jarosz, Kierce J Jarvis, Jadyn Poplawski, Victoria R Roberts, Madison W Blake, Erin A Boyd, Jackson D Checkosky, Brianna E Duffy, McKenzie L Katz, Taya T Lawrence, Kyle Abigail J Ruda, Samantha J Boggio, Tyler J Burdick, Olivia K Cronauer, Julianna S E Duffy, Alexa A Erickson, M LeBlanc, Joanna A Lepper, Russell, Joseph P Salonis, Brendan M Burns, Aubrey Croteau, Dakota D Dancause, Edward R Ermlick, Lily H Morgan R Lewandowski, Tracy B Sarkodee, Isabella M M Demers, Nadia E Dziobak, Philipe M DaSilva, Ashley M Falke, Caroline T Freeman, Cayleigh I Mayen, Sofia B Serrano, Kylie E St Laurent, Matthew F Edmiston, Madison S Dickhaut, Lily S Durda, Emma Midrose D Freeman, Marye McCarty, Luke G Poirier, Maggie K Sullivan, Isabella K Ermlick, Kendall J Ey, Andrew F Dwyer, Trevor J Flanders, C Gaffney, Brady J Gelineau, Rachel M Reynolds, Cassidy Taiste, Colton N Tittle, Lea M J Fasolo, Jazlyn Feliciano, Fox Hailee L Gelinas, Alex H Trinity E Gosselin, Elyana F Semo, Athanasia Towadros, Vanskike, Emily E Zanauskas, S Finlay, Molly A Fitton, Sonia Giarnese, Bryce J Hutchinson, G Groccia, Adam G Houle, Athanasios Towadros, Greyson S Zimmer. Cameron J Iwanski, Robert

Webster Middle School honor roll

WEBSTER — Webster Middle School Cooper, Sydney Fuller, Kira Gillette, Kelly, Nicholas Lahens, Xavier Mattox, Gabrielle Zopatti has released its honor roll for the first Ayden Heenan, Justin Ilarraza, Kayah Evangeline Mayotte, Olivia McGinty, Honors: Christopher Agyeman, quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Jadczak, Leah Johnson, Lexani Lewis, Shyanne Owens, Jocelyn Patterson, Kwadwo Agyemang, Aarilyn Artey, Jacob Morello, Maya Ortiz, Leximee Willis Perreault, Isabella Piasta, Melany Kayla Brown, Olivia Carrier, Olivia Phanthavong, Adam Phillips, Isabella Rebeiro, Axavia Reed, Jordan Rousey, Charron, William Dwyer,Anthony GRADE 5 Richards, Lilianna Rockwood, Rafael Corey Scovil, Annika Stockhaus, Odelis Fallas, Robert Fleck, Chase Forehand, High Honors: Zainab Abshir, Anais Trivino, Gabriella Troy, Adam Urato, Valentin, Isabella Vasconcelos, Maya Leah Gary, Bradley Graves, Alamo-Abad, Janine Baclagan, Brett Dakota Vaudreuil, and Amelia White Wetherbee, Cayden Young, and Harry Simon Greening, Joseph Hazzard, Beltzer, Alexandria Blanchard, Bella Honors: Jibril Abshir, Isaiah Zhu TalinaInthavongsa, Madisyn Kozlowski, Ancona, Lawrence Austria, Gracien Reece LeBeau, Ryan MacCormack, Allie Calnan, Caden Case, Kali Coburn, GRADE 8 Daysha Collins, Avery Colon, Trinity Boucher, Adrianna Burdick, Wynter Mahlert, Eric Manilut, Tatiana Marin, Crompton, Nathan Drew, Brianna Cady, Caleb Cuenca-Medina, Emma High Honors: Petru Cojocaru, Jibril ColeMitchell, Jared Powell, Yesenia Dwomoah, Ava Erkoc, Hailey Ferrara, DeRoche, Ayden Do, Kianna Edwards, Erraihani, Jared Evora, Riley Heenan, Santos, Madisynn Segarra, Jason Leland Fisher, Samantha Fleck, Brooke Colin Farraher, Joshua Furtado, Eric Carly Impey, Peter Lavache, Anna Sinkis, Kaileigh St. Germain, Lacey Fuller, Brayden Greene, Libby Kokoszka, Gaucher, Taryn Gerber, Avery Gifford, Lehtola, Leah Monti, Kayla Nguyen, Sullivan, RyleighWarchal, Genesis Ava Laferriere, Isaiah Lipman, Emily Abigail Haynes, Hailey Hennessey, Zoe Noah Okolita, Vanessa Piwowarczyk, Williams-Heath, and Dezmin Zona Malia, Megan Milligan, Morgan Minor, Kardas, Savannah Keegan, Natalee Jason Stien, Donovan Williams, and Jillian Moran, Samantha Morley, Keren Napoli, Teagan Napolitano, Adian Ortiz, Nickolas Piwowarczyk, Alexys Rodriguez, A’nayahlee Rojas, Trevor Rose, Jaelynn Royea, Michael Stawiecki, Lilybelle Trotter, Leodel Valentin, Madalynn Velasquez, Brady Weeks, Cassidy White, Tyler Whiting, Julia Williams, Olivia Williams, Jazzelle Wolverson, Jackson Young, and Payton Ziemski Honors: Jared Archambault, Karlo Austria, Vincent Balducci, James Belanger, Brady Brunell, Isaiah Centeio, Kendra Coburn, Jadiel Falcon, Cheyanne Grundel, Christian Kampersal, Benjamin Labbe, Sangey Lama, Christopher Lewie, Anthony Lopez, Mykayla Mahlert, Mylee Maraglia, Anjeliz Mercado, Autumn Mitchell, Natalie Napierata, Nathan O’Neil, Grace Perron, Kylah Pierre, Devin Robinson, Joseph Rosado Baez, Julian Saez, Michael Sanford, Isabella Sepulveda, Brady Smith, and Koby Sykes

GRADE 6 High Honors: Destiny Acevedo, Nicholas Albright, Jacob Archambault, Izayah Barjolo, David Betancur, Leah Bouthillier, Thomas Capano, Nathan Chenevert, Nathan Cole, Aiden Cruz, Niel Duszlak, Vanessa Dwomoah, Michaella Dwyer, Meah Fjellman, Jayla Fowler, Rylee Fulmine, Hailey Gentile, Jocelynn Gordon, Anna Guay, Ashley Heath, Tyler Heath, Nicolina Holland, Kyle Janovsky, Cassie Kotomski, Julia Mingos, Maya Mozynski, Liam Nicoll, Anna O’Connor, Mariah Pereira, Eryk Piwowarczyk, Julian Requena, Lester Rivera, Janiah Rodriguez, Luis Shevchuk, Sienna Stawiecki, Caiden Steeves, Briana Trainor, Gabriel Turcotte, Esmeralda Velez, Arianna Watson, and Reagan Wright Honors: Angelina Anton, Fareeha Aslam, Victoria Bachand, Emma Baldyga, Desirae Boma, Tristan Booth, Aleah Brink, Brianna Brink, Joshua Collazo, Marievelise Collazo, Karise-Marie Duquette, Ethan Gomes, Alexander Haynes, Minnie Kardas, Annalissa Krasnecky, Nia Laforest, Elise Malia, Mileyshah Marrero, Lillia McIntyre, Josephine Medina, Angelica Padilla, Trinity Pare, Gino Pointdujour, Joao Ramos, Aloni Reed, Travis Russell, John Smart, Kyliegh Spahl, and Paige Williams

GRADE 7 High Honors: Faith Binney, Savannah Bjork, Jayden Casey, Hope 6 • The Webster Times • Friday, December 13, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com Learning St. Joseph robotics team competes at WPI

WEBSTER — On Sunday, to present their research and Dec. 8, the St. Joseph School results in a fun and creative FIRST LEGO League (FLL) manner. Their presentation Robotics Team competed in the theme was, “A Tribute to Worcester FLL Qualifier Event Television.” They integrated at Worcester Polytechnic the themes from “Dragnet,” Institute (WPI). “60 Minutes,” “America’s Got Talent,” and a rap based on the This year’s challenge theme theme from the sitcom “The was City Shaper. Therefore, Fresh Prince of Bel Air” into in addition to competing with their presentation. an autonomous robot that the team designed and pro- Congratulations to the team grammed to solve missions, for receiving the “Presentation the team had to identify a real- Award.” During the awards world problem that exists with- ceremony, the judges noted in a building or public space that there was never a dull in their community, design an moment during the team’s pre- innovative solution that adds sentation. They said the team, value to society, and share “flipped the channel to break- their solution with others. up the presentation with a variety of different skits. This The SJS team, also known as team electrified us!” the Powerline Pigeons, worked with several local experts Team members include including George O’Neil, archi- 5th Grade Student: Leah tect from Gorman, Richardson, Boudreau, 7th Grade Students: Lewis Architects, Paul Dale Boudreau, William McCarthy from Garaventa Colebourn, Zane Ferri and Lifts, and school custodian, Lauren Gingo, 8th Grade Courtesy Photo Dan Gion to identify areas Students: Toriana Baldassari, within their building that On Sunday, Dec. 8, the St. Joseph School FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Team competed in the Worcester Tessa McCabe, Noalani Perez, could be improved to make the FLL Qualifier Event at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). and Dominic Pigeon. They school more accessible to hand- approach and entrance, access Use Limited Access (LULA) well as the overall specifica- are coached by Beth & Joey icap individuals. The team uti- to goods and services, access elevator could be installed to tions of the LULA including Boudreau and Mariusz Macko. lized the ADA (Americans with to toilet rooms, and access to assist with entrance into and the type, structural support, Disabilities Act) Checklist for water fountains. Ultimately, the building. They worked to pit, and machine room require- Existing Facilities that focus- they identified an area in design a ramp (including height ments. In addition, during the es on four areas: accessible their school where a Limited and length requirements), as Qualifier Event, the team had Use year-end bonus (or gift) wisely

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To sponsor Friday’s Child call Patricia at 508-909-4135 x321 or email [email protected] www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Webster Times • 7 Webster welcomes Santa Gus Steeves Photos But in there, the auditorium featured a blur of kids outdoors for the evening’s star attraction. running around, tossing small balls at each other to At about 7 p.m., a fire engine rolled around the WEBSTER – From outside, someone passing Town the sound of Christmas carols. Around them, adults corner bringing the guest of honor – the bearded, Hall at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday wouldn’t have seen sat and chatted drinking coffee and hot chocolate, jolly fat man in red, who turned on the town’s offi- much – just a dark building with people occasionally some of them joining the play. All of themwere wait- cial Christmas tree with a touch. At least 100 people going inside. ing for the cue to bundle up and head into the chill attended to usher in the holidays.

Emily Gjergo and Talya Binienda keep visitors warm with hot choco- This was not the official tree, but a couple visitors check it out anyway. late.

Two girls get ready to swing each other around. A little boy gets his time with the famous immigrant from the North Pole.

Devon Van Dyke tries to keep a lid on kids playing in the pool full of Playing the tunes of the season are Odie Santa gets ready to light up the tree. colored balls. From left, they are: his son Eli, Callen Konekeo, Zahid Teken on piano and Nicole Roberts singing. Perez and Kemper Rico.

All aboard the Polar Express! Courtesy Photos The Dudley PTO held their annual Polar Express event last Friday night, and it was a huge success. A pancake dinner was served as the gym was full of games and activities for the children to play. Santa attended and the children took photos and wrote letters for the North Pole. The children made clay time ornaments, played Escape The Pike and hung out with Arthur from the Mass Pirates Football team. Lastly, the families filed into the auditorium for a reading of the Polar Express to end the magical night had by all. 8 • The Webster Times • Friday, December 13, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com

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Frank G. Chilinski Thank you for supporting Dudley’s tree lighting Stonebridge Press President and Publisher your vehicles To the Editor: Club for serving the pizza, treats and Brendan Berube On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, drinks and Deb LaPlaca for her profes- Editor we wish to thank the following individ- sional photographs! of snow uals, groups and businesses for their Pizzas, coffee, hot chocolate and generous contributions to the Dudley sweets were donated by Jimmy’s Pizza, Tree Lighting that was held on Dec. 3. Leoni’s Brick Oven Pizzaria, Big Al’s ditorial The snow did not stop the fesitivities, Pizza Plus, Dudley House of Pizza, The arrival of E and we enjoyed crafts and games and of Dippin’ Donuts and Dunkin Donuts snow brings with course, a visit from Santa. of Dudley. Again, thank you for your it several changes Dudley Police Department and Chief generosity! associated the win- Wojnar, Dudley Fire Department Special thanks to all the Dudley town ter season. One of Celebrate the and Chief Kochanowski and Lt. hall employees who donated their time importance is the Steve Chenard, Hector Chapa from and talent to this event especially Lori removal of excess Building and Grounds, Yummy’s Smith, Jackie Phelps, Ted Zajkowski, snow from your vehicles prior to Chinese Restaurant, Precision Auto sons Jayvon and Kaeden and Michelle Chief’s season with Rebuilders, Webster First Federal Jervis, Administrative Secretary. operating. This Credit Union, Gentex Optics, Webster Merry Christmas and Happy Corner topic is always Five Cents Savings Bank, Park n’ Shop Hanukkah! brought up to me at this time of the Supermarket, McGee Toyota, R.L, Spahl Jonathan Ruda STEVE Yuletide lore Plumbing, Sweet Creations by Deb year, and I wanted Town Administrator Piselli for cookies to decorate, Dudley WOJNAR to remind people of Steven Sullivan Cable Access Ted Baron and Fred Sugar the importance of Did you ever wonder where the tra- and H.A.N.D.S with Sarah White. A Chairman, Dudley Board of taking this one additional safety step. dition of the Christmas stocking came special thank you to the ladies who Selectmen A few laws on the books can address from, why the traditional Christmas volunteered from the Dudley Woman’s this situation. Massachusetts General colors are red, green and gold, or why Laws Chapter 90 Section 13 is the law Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan is so which addresses “impeded” operation. busy on Christmas? Drivers are not allowed to have any- There are endless myths and fables thing on or about their vehicle which surrounding the Christmas holiday, The real Santa Claus may interfere with its safe operation. but there are even more interesting This can directly pertain to the remov- facts. While researching Christmas, al of snow and ice from windshields. and digging deep, we found a plethora of However, even though it is not specifi- fun and thought provoking facts worth — Saint Nicholas cally stated in this law, there may be cir- sharing with our readers. Sinter Klaas, the against the temptation cumstances where it can apply to snow The first one notes that early images Dutch name that we of self-centeredness – on vehicle hoods, roof tops, or trunks. of St. Nicholas depict him as a strict dis- Americans transliter- BEYOND an illness of our fall- Massachusetts General Laws Chapter ciplinarian rather than the overweight, ated into Santa Claus, en nature that plagues 85 Section 36 addresses the subject of jolly man in the red suit we see today. obviously refers to THE PEWS each of us – and he unsecured or unsafe loads transported Way back when, a common Christmas Saint Nicholas, one did this by constant- on the roadways. Flying snow or debris By Fr Luke Veronis Eve tradition was to tell scary ghost of the most beloved of ly looking for ways to from a vehicle traveling down the road Saints Constantine and stories by the fire; it was, in fact, this all saints throughout reach out to others, may apply under these circumstances. uniquely British tradition that Charles the world, and whose Helen Orthodox Church especially helping the Both laws carry civil fines and deci- Dickens intended to hearken back to memory is actually cel- oppressed, defenseless sions will be made by an officer on a with his classic “A Christmas Carol.” ebrated in Churches on and marginalized peo- case by case basis. As another remind- In 1914, during the First World War, Dec. 6. Travel across Europe and you ple of society. Bishop Nicholas was er, your vehicle’s license plates must a truce between the United Kingdom can literally find thousands of churches not a leader who reveled in power and also be clearly visible and free of snow and Germany was held. They decorat- named in honor of St. Nicholas. Greece authority, but he understood himself and debris. It is a separate violation of ed their shelters for the holiday and and Russia look upon St. Nicholas as as a disciple of the One who washed the law to have an obstructed number exchanged gifts and even played a game the patron of their country. In fact, in His disciples’ feet and who constantly plate. of football with each other. almost every port throughout Greece cared for the poor. Being a Christian The danger lies in not removing this When a child drops a letter in the mail you will find a St. Nicholas Chapel, is all about serving others, thus Bishop snow in a prompt manner. If it is left to Santa in America, the mail is sent to signifying him as the patron of sailors. Nicholas modeled true Christian lead- in place, it tends to melt and re-freeze Santa Claus, Indiana. And not only sailors, but orphans and ership as servant leadership - always which creates an ice sheet. When trav- Thanks to the province of Nova Scotia, children turn to St. Nicholas as their placing the needs of others before him- eling at higher speeds, such as on a which has, since 1918, been sending the patron and protector. self! highway, the wind can move under this city of Boston an enormous Christmas ice and send it flying off the vehicle. It tree as a thank you for supporting them Although our American secular soci- We have many stories of Nicholas could then land on or around another during the Halifax explosion. ety has tried to turn this greatest of reaching out in compassion and kind- vehicle traveling along the road. Pope Julius I, Bishop of Rome, pro- real life saints into a jolly, fat man who ness to the orphaned, to the estranged, The results of this can be very seri- claimed Dec. 25 as the official day to wears a funny red outfit and brings a to the prisoners, and especially to the ous. Despite the damage this may cause celebrate the birth of Jesus in 350 A.D. good spirit and lots of gifts to children defenseless. The Christian Gospel to another vehicle, it could have even Interestingly, there is no mention of on Christmas day, Christians never always points its followers to love “the greater consequences should this land Jesus’ exact date of birth anywhere in lose sight of the real Saint Nicholas, the other,” to love those outside of our- on another vehicle’s windshield. The the Gospels. The date of Dec. 25 was 4th century Christian Bishop of Myra, selves. True love of God equals a love of driver may not be able to see, and this chosen because it happened to coincide whose real life has inspired so many our neighbor, a love for all others. The could result in an accident. If there is a with an existing celebration honoring people throughout the world that they Church and all Christians must always crash involved, the fact that the snow/ Saturn, the Roman god of wealth, agri- have created countless legends and sto- have our central attention on charity, ice was not removed prior to the trip, culture, and renewal, making it eas- ries lauding his Christ-like spirit. outreach and mission – bringing God’s could be considered as a negligent act love to others! ier for early Christian missionaries on the part of that driver. Therefore, Since childhood, many of us have to encourage pagan converts to make this person may bear some responsibil- heard stories of Nicholas’ generosity, The world outside can be an isolated, Christ, rather than Saturn, the central ity for the accident. Please take a few like when the saint helped the poor lonely, often harsh, and an even mean focus of the festivities. extra minutes to completely remove the For the past 40 years, people in Japan man with three daughters by tossing place to live. How bright our light will bags of gold into his house. Although shine if we radiate Christ’s uncondi- snow from your vehicle. This simple have made it a national custom to eat act could prevent and accident and pos- Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas certain stories or legends may seem far tional compassion, kindness, love and fetched, we must take care not to lose charity, as St. Nicholas did throughout sibly save a life (even your own). dinner. There is so much demand for Our department is in the process KFC at the holidays that customers are their underlying meaning, which lift his lifetime. up one of the many Christ-like virtues of collecting Christmas gift dona- asked to place their family meal orders tions for local families in need. New two months in advance. which St. Nicholas so beautifully exem- A third virtue from St. Nicholas’ life plified in his life, and which we also are is his generosity. Bishop Nicholas suf- and unwrapped toys and clothing British illustrator John Callcott can be brought to the Dudley Police Horsley invented the notion of the called to cultivate in our own lives. fered the life of an orphan, losing both his parents during his teenage years. Department at 71 West Main St. Of Christmas card in 1843. need in the past were gifts for children In England from 1649-1660, Puritan What were some of these holy charac- Yet from the moment that Nicholas teristics that Saint Nicholas possessed? received a rich inheritance, he gener- between the ages of 10 – 17 years old. dictator Oliver Cromwell outlawed ously distributed his wealth to those in Monetary donations are also accept- Christmas celebrations and carols. First of all, St. Nicholas stood up need. He did not seek to use his wealth ed. Checks should be made payable to The first artificial Christmas trees for the truth of God. Nicholas lived for his own well-being and comfort but the “Dudley Police Association” with were made in Germany out of dyed through the persecutions of Diocletian, realized his wealth must be used to a special note for the Holiday Drive. goose feathers. the last Roman emperor who persecut- enrich others! All contributions are for Dudley fam- X is the Greek letter “chi,” which is ed Christians in the early part of the ilies and anything left over is given to an abbreviation for the word “Christ” 4th century. Under the threat of impris- When Christ’s Spirit fills the heart of local charities, such as Webster-Dudley in Greek — hence, the abbreviation onment and even death, Nicholas con- a disciple, we joyously want to imitate Food Share. The Dudley Police thank X-mas being used so often. tinued to proclaim the Good News of our Lord’s example by giving all that everyone in advance for their continued Several European countries thought God’s love through Jesus Christ. And we have to help others. True joy comes generosity. Anything you can give will that good and evil spirits were active he suffered for it. The Romans impris- through giving. True meaning in life help bring some happiness to those who during the Twelve Days of Christmas. oned him and threatened his life, yet comes from helping and serving oth- would otherwise go without during this These ‘spirits’ later found their way he wouldn’t deny the truth, nor waver ers. And the generosity of our giving holiday season. into the more family-friendly mytholo- in his strict stance for the standards of reflects the maturity of our faith! Thanks again for your questions and gy surrounding the holiday as Santa’s the Gospel. This same zeal for the truth comments. Please send them to me at elves. came out during the First Ecumenical A final aspect that St. Nicholas so the Dudley Police Department, 71 West Have you ever wondered what a Christian Council, when Nicholas was beautifully exemplified in his giv- Main St., Dudley, MA 01571 or email at ‘Yule’ log actually is? It is a large log one of 317 bishops who articulated and ing was the spirit of anonymity. He [email protected]. Opinions that is burned during the Twelve Days defended the fullness of the Christian gave generously, but never for fame expressed in this weekly column are of Christmas as a symbol of health, faith – specifically that Jesus is fully or for praise. He simply gave because those of Chief Wojnar only and unless fertility, luck and is said to ward off God as well as fully human, and that he understood how generous God was clearly noted, do not reflect the ideas evil spirits. Don’t have a fireplace? Rest Jesus is one with the Father. to him first. Everything he had was or opinions of any other organization assured — there is something of a cot- God’s, and he didn’t want to take credit or citizen. tage industry in video recordings of His courage and boldness to live for anything he gave away. How much Yule logs on the fire that you can pop out life like Jesus, even when the sur- can we all learn from that – to give in a into your DVD or Blu-Ray player on an rounding society ridiculed and even secret manner, all for the glory of God! endless loop at your holiday gatherings. threatened such a lifestyle, is some- In Bolivia, there is a celebration called thing with which we contemporary A courageous and bold defender of the ‘Mass of the Rooster’ that takes Christians must learn. Christianity, as the truth, a compassionate and loving place on Christmas Eve. Some people an authentic way of life, is not for the helper of the defenseless and needy, bring roosters to the mass to symbolize fainthearted. Christianity was never and a generous and humble steward the thought that a rooster was the first meant to be a ‘status-quo,’ comfort- of God’s gifts – these represent some animal to announce the birth of Jesus. able, easy religion of the masses. Christ of the many virtues of the true Santa In 2010, the Columbian government called his followers to a life of divine Claus, St. Nicholas. hung lights on jungle trees. When the love, which automatically implies a FARC guerrillas sauntered by, the trees life of sacrifice and humble service to Throughout this Advent season, lit up and released banners asking the others. This is why Jesus reminded us when we see and hear many references terrorists to lay down their weapons. that few people will have the courage to a fat, jolly old man in a red suit, and As a result, 331 guerrillas peacefully and commitment to walk that narrow even as we read books or tell stories to re-entered the community to celebrate path! St. Nicholas was one who faithful- our children and grandchildren about the holiday. ly walked this path. Santa Claus, let us never lose sight of The Bicycle playing card company the true Santa Claus – Saint Nicholas, created decks of cards during WWII that This leads us to a second quality Bishop of Myra. And let us try to live revealed an escape route for POW’s in that stands out from the life of St. out and teach our children and grand- Germany. Nicholas. Not only as a bishop and a children about the Christ-like virtues good shepherd of the Church, but also that made Nicholas one of the world’s Turn To EDITORIAL page ­­­A15 as a faithful Christian, Nicholas fought most beloved patrons and saints! www.StonebridgePress.com www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Webster Times • 9 The Community Connection Your area guide to buying, dining & shopping locally!

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bers were a bit low, wildlife officials are The Great confidant the harvest will be very good this Outdoors year. Successful deer hunt- RALPH ers are reminded that all deer do not need to TRUE be brought to a check- ing station after the Ken and I hunted a small first week. They do need track of land on Saturday, to be checked in online but did not find a single at mass fish hunt within deer, although there was 24 hours. This year, local plenty of deer tracks in Environmental Police the area. After hunting a found numerous hunt- few hours, we headed for ers failing to keep the the nearest coffee shop. tag on the deer, and also We decided to take our brought the deer to the annual ride to Bob’s Pro checking station with- Shop in Douglas. It is out a portion of the deer one of the many check- showing, as required by ing stations throughout law when transporting Massachusetts that suc- the deer to a check sta- cessful hunters can check tion or transporting it in their deer. On our to their residence. After way to the station in the the deer is checked in the area of the Douglas State hunter does not need to Forest on Route 16, a very have a portion of the deer large doe bolted out of showing. the woods in front of my The shotgun deer sea- car. I was able to stop son closes this Saturday in time, avoiding a car in Massachusetts, fol- deer collision. Two more lowed by the primitive deer were spotted wait- arms season that opens ing to cross the road. One this week, Dec. 16, and quickly darted across the runs until Dec. 31. There As we swing into bucks was harvested on negatively impact all safe the pond or lake, it does road, but the second deer are a lot of deer available the final days of the opening day by Mark ice. Every year, someone not mean that the entire retreated back into the to the primitive arms Massachusetts shotgun Kuras of Whitinsville, falls through the ice and lake is safe. woods. hunter in Massachusetts deer season, it is time to shown in this week’s pic- drowns because of poor Sportsmen & women When we arrived at the this year, and it could reflect on the crazy but ture. The moose like ant- judgment. Dogs are also will need to dig deeper checking station Shawn become a record year for successful first few lers were awesome. lost to unsafe ice. Keeping into their pockets in 2021 Linnehan was checking deer hunters. The new days. Two snow storms This past Saturday, your dogs away from if Massachusetts Fish & in a real nice buck shown inline black powder guns kept many older hunters the success rate of local frozen ponds and rivers Wildlife makes good on in this week’s second are extremely accurate away from the woods hunters increased dra- needs to be practiced at their proposals to raise picture. The eight point and easy to use. It will because of the hard walk- matically as walking this time of year. Only hunting & fishing licens- buck weighed in at 164 be the last opportuni- ing conditions. The deer and tracking conditions experienced anglers and es in the state. Sources pounds field dressed. At ty to harvest a deer in were not moving much improved in the snow, the adult skating public report that sporting noontime Saturday, the Massachusetts this year. because of the heavy although the snow very should be on what is pre- licenses will cost $90, and checking station had 72 Ice fishermen were out snow Monday & Tuesday, noisy underfoot. Hunters sumed safe ice. Constant all permits will rise to deer checked in for the on some small ponds this but hunters did manage that consisted of four checking of ice needs to $20. Yikes! week. They normally past weekend, but the to harvest some very or five more trackers be practiced as you walk Take A Kid Fishing have more than one hun- forecast for heavy rain impressive deer. One did very well harvest- on first ice. Because it & Keep Them Rods dred. Although the num- and warm temperatures of the most impressive ing deer. My brother this week was expected to may be safe on one end of Bending. Turn milkweed pods into works of art

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local newsspapers! www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Webster Times • 11 Santa Comes to…Dudley DUDLEY — Jolly Old St. Nick paid his annual visit to Dudley on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to visit and meet with local children during the annual tree lighting ceremo- ny at the town’s municipal complex. Santa arrived courtesy of the Dudley Fire Department before meeting with children and presenting them with small goodie bags while listening to their Christmas wishes. Visitors were then treated to pizza and snacks and a slew of activities including crafts over the course of the evening. Of course, the night also included the lighting of Dudley’s town Christmas Tree which will serve as a reminder of the holiday spirit for the rest of December.

Aislyn and Vienna of Dudley tell Santa their Christmas wishes.

Jason Bleau Photos Santa arrives courtesy of the Dudley Fire Department.

The Walker family of Dudley post for a photo while enjoying pizza at Dudley’s annual tree lighting celebration.

Mary and Richard Carmignani were among the first kids to visit Santa.

Members of the Dudley Women’s Club played a big role in making the tree lighting celebra- tion happen including serving pizza, coffee and treats. (From Left) Dudley Selectman Jay Johnson, Town Administrator Jonathan Ruda, and Selectman Kerry Cyganiewicz joined citizens for the annual holiday celebration.

Dudley’s town Christmas Tree shines bright in the night officially kicking off the holiday season. 12 • The Webster Times • Friday, December 13, 2019 www.StonebridgePress.com Sports Leicester can’t complete undefeated season, loses to Abington in Division 7 State Final, 21-7

Mathew S. Plamondon photos Leicester’s Devon Gillis shares an embrace Thomas Mackenzie, Jr. of Leicester brings Abington ball carrier Gabe Spry to the ground. Leicester fans show their support for quarter- after the Wolverines played for a state title. back Dan Mero. touchdowns in the Green Wave’s 21-7 It helped to move the ball, but the two victory. promising drives they had both even- “They’re good,” expressed Leicester tually stalled. Gosselin had a few good head coach Tim Griffiths. “I think runs, ending with 51 yards on 11 carries nerves didn’t help our cause today. We after being held to just four yards on did some things that we haven’t done all four carries in the first half. O’Neill year long. We made a bunch of mistakes finished with 94 yards on two catches to A: because they forced them, and B: lead the passing attack. because we didn’t execute for whatever For the Green Wave (11-2), Klein had reason. We had a great year, but this is himself a day. He finished with 207 tough.” yards on 23 carries with the two touch- Senior co-captain Bryce Gosselin downs. Gaby Spry had the final touch- added, “giving up that first touchdown down for Abington, a 4-yard rush with in three plays that hurts, that hurts a 1:40 to play to ice the game. team a lot and the morale early.” “I said it last week, he stood out on Down 6-0 early after a missed two- film and he stood out today — he is a point conversion rush with 7:52 left in player,” Griffiths said while praising the first quarter, Leicester was forced Klein. “He is a strong kid, fast, runs to answer, and they did — with the help hard. We knew we would have our of a little trickery. With 6:52 remaining hands full with him. He is the real deal.” in the quarter, Gosselin lined up for It wasn’t the outcome the tailback had BY DEAN P. ST. LAURENT High, played at Gillette Stadium on SPORTS CORRESPONDENT a direct snap with quarterback Dan wanted, but Gosselin explained how Saturday, Dec. 7. The Wolverines won Mero out wide. Mero went in motion amazing this run was for he and his Editor’s Note: Leicester High was the the toss and chose to receive the open- as Gosselin received the snap. The ball teammates, as the Wolverines finished only Stonebridge Press affiliated school ing kickoff in hopes of starting quickly, was handed off to Mero in a jet sweep 12-1. to reach the state championship game. settling nerves and putting points on motion and, as Abington’s defense col- “It has been amazing with this team. During the course of their season, the the board first. lapsed on the senior quarterback, he It is such a special group and it is sad Wolverines defeated local teams from Their plan didn’t pan out, though, as flipped it to his brother Michael Mero, that it had to come to an end because Bartlett High, Oxford High and Bay Leicester was forced to punt after its who then threw a strike to Jack O’Neill we didn’t come out in the first half Path Regional. first possession. in stride for a 74-yard touchdown. and fight like we wanted to,” he said. FOXBOROUGH — It wasn’t the start Following the punt, it didn’t take long The Wolverines took the lead, 7-6, on “Twelve and zero coming into this game that Leicester High’s varsity football for Abington to flash their game plan a Nolan Power extra point kick only a is something I never imagined to hap- team wanted following the coin toss of “run the football.” In just three plays minute after surrendering the lead. pen ever in my life. Never in my life of the Division 7 Super Bowl State senior running back Will Klein took The trick play ended up being the would I have thought I would’ve played Championship game versus Abington off for 61 yards to score his first of two only score for Leicester. They had trou- in a state championship. It is an honor ble moving the ball the rest of the game, to be here, I wish we could’ve won it, I finishing with just 79 yards in the first wish we could be state champions, but half and 171 total. The Wolverines were it is what it is.” 0-9 on third down, which was a huge factor in the game’s outcome. “We practiced it during the week, but we didn’t play well offensively, ports riefs explained Griffiths on the trick play and S B overall offensive production. “I thought our defense did enough to keep us in the game. I call the [offense] and we didn’t Bartlett High School get it done on the offensive side of the ball, so that is on me. We didn’t execute, announces Hall of Fame but maybe the play calling wasn’t good. Whatever, it is what it is.” inductees “We needed a sense of urgency in The Bartlett High School Athletic the first half definitely, and I told the Hall of Fame Committee is pleased guys that at halftime,” added Gosselin. to announce the Inductees of the “I think they came out in the second 2020 Inductions: half with the sense of urgency that we Francis Bonczek, Class of 1954 needed in the first half to get the game Peter Russell, Class of 1975 going.” Michael Szamocki, Class of 1975 In the second half Leicester started to Harold Gardner, Class of 1981 run the ball a little more aggressively. Leicester quarterback Dan Mero sends a pass down the field. 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One of the sim- The study also of crystallized ginger Halt a Headache: Cayenne pepper ple pleasures of churning out home revealed the spice Hint to help relieve joint is a proven pain reliever, especially baked goods this time of year is the reduced triglyceride, and nerve pain. for headaches. It is said cayenne KAREN unmistakable aroma of such spices LDL cholesterol, and *** dilates blood vessels to improve cir- as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. total cholesterol levels TRAINOR culation. Before you reach for a pain The next time you’re stocking up among the same test Allspice: Christmas killer, you might want to try this: on these “pie spices” you might want group. pudding, mincemeat Mix one half teaspoon cayenne pep- to grab an extra jar or two. Studies Want more? Research from and pumpkin pies all benefit from per in six ounces of water and drink show popular holiday spices can Copenhagen University showed a sig- the addition of allspice, but did you slowly. benefit your health as well as your nificant relief in arthritis pain when know your health can too? *** taste buds. Read on for this column’s patients were given half a teaspoon Allspice is famous for its ability Cut Congestion: For generations, annual review of how a dash of this of cinnamon powder combined with to relieve muscle aches and pains cayenne has been used as a remedy and a pinch of that can spice up your one tablespoon of honey every morn- when applied topically. To make an to clear a head cold and relieve con- life! ing for a week. allspice poultice, mix ground allspice gestion and sinus pain. 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Timothy “Tim” Guertin, 52 Obituaries DOUGLAS- many years in the construction indus- Timothy “Tim” try, and most recently had been work- Guertin, 52, passed ing for Gentex Optics out of Dudley away on Sun. Dec. 8, making glass lenses. He was a Douglas Michael J. Eggleston, 48 2019 at St. Vincent’s resident the past 24 years. A very handy hospital in Worcester man, Tim enjoyed taking on many DIY Michael J. College and New after being stricken projects at home, but most of all trea- Eggleston, 48, of England Institute of ill at home. He is sur- sured spending time with his family. Webster, died Friday, Technology with a vived by his loving A longtime member of the Blackstone December 6, 2019 Bachelor’s Degree in wife of 27 years, Kim Valley Beagle Club in Douglas, Tim at UMass Memorial Computer Science. L. (Pichette) Guertin. also enjoyed hunting, especially with Healthcare Center - Michael was a U.S. He is also survived by 2 his 4 -legged friend, Radar, and fishing. University Campus in Navy veteran.. sons, Randy P. Guertin of Baltimore, When his sons were small, Tim was Worcester after a sud- Funeral services MD, Derek R. Guertin of Douglas; his their team Soccer Coach. He took great den illness at home will be held at a later parents, Robert and Julie (Zalieckas) pride in his family, and they will sorely with an aneurysm date. There are no Guertin of Millbury; a sister, Michelle miss him. and stroke earlier this week. calling hours. O’Leary and her husband John of His funeral will be held on Fri. He leaves his wife of 14 years, Tracy L. Funeral arrangements have been Millbury; a brother, Daniel Guertin Dec. 13 with a Mass at 11 AM in St. (Barnes) Eggleston; his son, Russell C. entrusted to the Shaw-Majercik also of Millbury; an uncle and also Denis Church, 23 Manchaug St., Eggleston; his mother Dorothy (Jock) Funeral Home, 48 School Street Tim’s Godfather, Joseph Zalieckas of Douglas. Burial will follow in St. Denis Eggleston, his five siblings, Theresa Webster. A guest book is available Spencer, as well as numerous nieces, Cemetery. Calling hours at Jackman (Eggleston) Smith, Danny Eggleston, at www.shaw-majercik.com where you nephews, cousins, in-laws, and many Funeral Home, 12 Spring St., Richard Eggleston, David Eggleston may post a condolence or light a candle friends. Whitinsville will be held on Thurs. and Susan (Eggleston) Hyson and their of remembrance. Born in Worcester on Oct. 20, Dec. 12th from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flow- Spouses, and several nieces and neph- In lieu of flowers please send dona- 1967 Tim was raised in Millbury ers, donations in Tim’s memory may ews. tions in Michael’s name to the National and graduated from St. Johns High be made to: Blackstone Valley Beagle Michael was born in Worcester, son Park Foundation at: www.national- School in Shrewsbury. He then fur- Club Inc., P.O. Box 34, Douglas MA of Robert and Dorothy (Jock) Eggleston. parks.org or the link posted on Face thered his education earning a degree 01516. To leave a condolence message He graduated from Oxford High School Book. in Architectural and Construction for his family please visit: http://www. in 1989 and later from Worcester State from the former Worcester Industrial Jackmanfuneralhomes.com Technical Institute. Tim worked for

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WARE – Betty J. Eliason, 62, passed driver for the town of Ware where she DUDLEY-Charles P. Sroczenski, age ing, The Patriots, a away at home while surrounded by her has lived for the past ten years, after 97, passed away Monday, December 2, good cigar and fami- loving family on Sunday December 1, moving there from Palmer. 2019, at the Webster Manor. He leaves ly. There are no call- 2019. Private funeral arrangements have behind his wife of seventy two years, ing hours. A Mass Betty is survived by her daughter been entrusted to the care of the Shaw- Norma (Albetski) Sroczenski and a of Christian burial Erika Eliason-Gendreau of Palmer; her Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School daughter, Marthafaye Stone and her will be held, Friday, sister Shirley Eliason of Palmer, as Street Webster, MA. husband Edmund Markevicius of Cape December 13, 2019 at well as six grandchildren. A guest book is available at www. Coral, FL. He is predeceased by his 10 AM in St. Andrew Born in Palmer on February 26, 1957 shaw-majercik.com where you may son, Ronald C. Stone of Webster, three Bobola Church, Betty was the daughter of the late Folke post a condolence or light a candle of brothers, Raymond, Louis and Chester Dudley, MA with mili- and Jacqueline (Gurski) Eliason. For remembrance. and six sisters, Wanda, Phyllis, Cyrilla, tary honors to follow. Please omit flow- many years Betty worked as a bus Julia, Nancy and Claudia. ers, donations may be made in his mem- He was born in Webster, son of the late ory to the Webster-Dudley Veterans Walter Sroczenski and Mary (Bonczek) Council, Veterans Way, Webster, MA Sroczenski, and lived here all his 01570. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral life. He was a proud WWII US Army vet- Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA is Anna M. Bayer, 78 eran. Charles was employed at Anglo directing arrangements. A guest book Fabric in the shipping department for is available at www.shaw-majercik. many years until his retirement. He com where you may post a condolence THOMPSON – B & W Footwear Company in Webster. was a member of the American Legion or light a candle in his memory. Anna M. (Peterson) When it closed she went to school to and VFW. He enjoyed cars, woodwork- Bayer, 78, loving study culinary arts and obtained a posi- mother, grandmother tion as cook and house mother at the and great-grand- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House mother, passed away at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Beverly J. Bernier, 89 unexpectedly at Worcester where she fed “her boys” Hartford Hospital on their 3 meals a day. She thought of HARRISVILLE, RI - NY on October 14, 1930, daughter of the Saturday, November them as family and talked about them Beverly J. Bernier, 89, late Arthur and Wilimina Berry; she 23, 2019. She was pre- often. She retired in 2007. passed away peace- worked as a waitress for many years deceased by her husband of 39 years, Mrs. Bayer was a member of Zion fully on Thursday and resided in Whitinsville prior to Clayton J. Bayer in 1999, along with Lutheran Church in Oxford. She December 5, 2019 living in Harrisville. Beverly will be 2 older sisters, Barbara Hasenberg enjoyed gardening, decorating, cook- at the Beaumont deeply missed by all who were blessed and Phyllis Willett, and older broth- ing and baking. She loved spending Nursing Home in to know her. ers Wallace Peterson and William time with her family, having cookouts Northbridge, MA. A Celebration of Beverly’s Life will Peterson. in the summer, vacationing with her Beverly is sur- be held on Saturday December 14, 2019 She leaves behind 3 daughters, daughters in Maine and watching her vived by her son at 12:00 noon in the Shaw-Majercik Debra Bomba and her husband Joseph grandchildren and great-grandchil- Donald L. Bernier of Rockland, MA; Funeral Home, 48 School Street of Windham, ME, Donna Fedler and dren grow. She made a positive impact two daughters: Jacqueline McNeily of Webster, MA. her husband Daniel of Webster, MA on everyone who met her and will be Harrisville, RI and Michelle Phipps of A guest book is available at www. and Barbara Bayer of York, ME. She dearly missed by her family, friends Attleborough, MA; she also leaves nine shaw-majercik.com where you may also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and and acquaintances. grandchildren and six great-grandchil- post a condolence or light a candle of 4 great-grandchildren, granddaughter A private graveside service was held dren. remembrance. Lindsey Green and her husband David Saturday, December 7, 2019 in East Beverly was born in Schenectady, and their 2 children John and Rita, Thompson Cemetery. Donations in granddaughter Melissa Aviles and her her memory may be made to the Zion husband Pedro and their 2 children Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Eleyna and Jaxson, and grandsons 70 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540. E. Diane (King) Cameron, 67 Tyler Bomba and Justin Fedler. Arrangements were under the direc- Anne was born in Putnam, CT the tion of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 CHARLTON / also worked at Abdow’s Restaurant daughter of Frank and Jessie (Hefler) East Main St., Webster, MA. OXFORD – E. Diane in Auburn. She was a member of the Peterson. She worked for many years at www.scanlonfs.com (King) Cameron, First Congregational Church in Sutton 67, of A.F. Putnam and belonged to the church choir. She Road, died Monday, enjoyed growing up on her family’s December 2, 2019, farm, coaching girls soccer, travel- at UMass Memorial ing, wildlife and nature. Diane was Daniel J. Gaspie, 59 Medical Center – proud to be an active volunteer of the University Campus Adam Bullen Memorial Foundation for in Worcester. She is over 19 years. Above all, she enjoyed STURBRIDGE- Marissa, Taylor, Jacob and Lily; two survived by her husband of 48 years, raising her children and spoiling her Daniel J. Gaspie, 59, great grandchildren, Jaysian, Nicholas James L. Cameron of Charlton; two grandchildren and grand dogs. She of New Boston Rd., III and many nieces and nephews. children, James B. Cameron and his was happiest being with her family passed away at home Daniel was predeceased by a grandson, wife Cheryl of Brimfield, and Heather and friends...cooking for a crowd, gath- with his loving fam- Scott Harris in 1995. Dan was born in A. Bullen and her husband Jason of ering for holidays and attending her ily by his side on Worcester the son of the late Charles Charlton; two sisters, Carol F. Rej of grandchildren’s sports games. Diane Wednesday, Dec. 4th, E. and Joanne A. (Danielson) Gaspie. Northbridge, and Debra G. King of was a lover of living - and lived life to after an illness. He worked for American Alarm in New Hampshire; her brother, George the fullest. Her strong presence and He leaves his Auburn as an alarm and communi- L. King Jr. of Oxford; four grandchil- determined personality will be greatly beloved wife of 36 cation specialist for 19 years before dren, Alyssa Cameron, Andrew Bullen, missed by her family. years, Jane T. (Letourneau) Gaspie; having to retire due to illness. Dan Nicholas Cameron, and Samantha The family would like to thank his daughter, Brenda L. Harris and her was an avid pool player who enjoyed Bullen; and several nephews and niec- the doctors, nurses, and staff in the husband Timothy of Southbridge; three hunting and fishing. He enjoyed riding es. She was born in Worcester, daugh- Oncology Department at UMass, as sons, Jeffery M. Laine of Sturbridge, his Harley and spending time with his ter of the late George L. and E. Frances well as the many departments that Nicholas A. Laine and his wife Nicole family. (Marsh) King Sr., and lived in Sutton assisted Diane through her illnesses. of Hardwick and Daniel J. Gaspie Jr. Calling hours for Daniel were on “the farm” and Oxford before mov- Calling hours were Saturday, and his wife Kate of Brookfield;; three held on Wednesday, Dec. 11th, from ing to Charlton several years ago. She December 7, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon brothers, Charles Gaspie of Oxford, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Daniel T. graduated from Sutton High School at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Tommy Gaspie of Auburn and Terry Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton in 1970 and attended Worcester State Main St., Oxford. A service of remem- Gaspie of Auburn; a sister, Tammy St. Southbridge. Funeral services and College. She later attended David Hale brance was held on Saturday at 12 Gow of Auburn; eight grandchildren, Burial will be private. Fanning Trade School. noon at the conclusion of calling hours. Trevor, Lindsey, Sage, Nicholas Jr., www.morrillfuneralhome.com Diane was an advertising repre- Burial will be private at a later date at sentative for the Webster Times / North Cemetery in Oxford. In lieu of Stonebridge Press for 9 years prior flowers, memorial contributions may to retirement. She co-owned and be made to the Adam Bullen Memorial operated Partner’s Pizza in Charlton Foundation, 24 Charlton St., Oxford, Elizabeth Ann ‘Beth’ Ross, 71 with her husband Jim, and Charlie MA 01540. and Peggy Wilson, for 10 years. She paradisfuneralhome.com OXFORD- Elizabeth Ann ‘Beth’ Ross, Beth’s Funeral was held on Monday, 71, passed away November 30, 2019 at December 9, 2019 at 11 am in Grace St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Church, 270 Main St., Oxford, buri- Joseph R Kunkel, Jr., 65 She leaves her grand-son, Cody, her al followed in St. Luke’s Cemetery in mother, Dorothy of Westborough,2 Westborough. WEBSTER -Joseph for preserving the brothers; Melvin and Joseph and was A visitation time will be Monday R Kunkel, Jr., 65, town and served on predeceased by a sister Amy and broth- at the Church from 10:30 am until the was called home on the Conservation er Steven. time of the service. November 28, 2019 Commission for Beth was born in Westborough, The ROBERT J. MILLER-OXFORD after a recent injury. many years, most March 25, 1948 daughter of the late FUNERAL HOME, 247 Main St. is Joe was born in recently as the Melvin Ross and was a graduate of assisting the family with arrange- Webster on April 11, Chairman of the Westborough High School. ments. 1954, the son of Joseph committee. He was She was a member of Grace Church To leave an on-line condolence, R Kunkel, Sr. and also a reserve Deputy in Oxford. please visit: RJMillerfunerals.net Ruth (Lepine) Kunkel. Sheriff of Worcester Joe leaves his mother, Ruth Holland County. of Palm Beach, FL; a son, Joseph Joe was a person with a huge heart Kunkel III of North Carolina; 3 broth- who was always watching out for the ers, Stephen Kunkel and his wife people around him: it was not uncom- Kevin L. Gardell, 56 April Johnson, and Michael Kunkel, mon for him to show up to help with all of Shrewsbury, MA, and David your snow removal. He was a caregiver OXFORD – Kevin L. in Worcester, son of the late Norman Kunkel of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters, during his lifetime to several people, Gardell, 56, of Church E. and Audrey (Cowles) Gardell Sr., Francine Haggerty of Putnam, CT and including his uncle Francis Kunkel Street, died unex- and lived in Grafton before moving Christine Sampson and her husband who passed away many years ago. pectedly on Monday, to Oxford 14 years ago. He graduated William of Sutton, MA; his uncle, Joe will be remembered for his dry December 2, 2019, in from Grafton High School in 1981. Bernard Kunkel and his wife Shirley of sense of humor. His mother will miss his home. He is sur- Mr. Gardell was a master mechanic Webster, MA; 1 niece, Brittany Kunkel receiving his telephone calls, because vived by his daughter, with the I.U.O.E. Local 4 for 21 years, of Shrewsbury, MA and 2 nephews, Joe could always make her laugh. Johanna M. Gardell most recently working on the Polar Jonathan Daigneault and his wife April His funeral was held Monday, of Grafton; five Park project in Worcester with French of Gilbert, AZ and Stephen Kunkel, Jr. December 9, from the Sitkowski & brothers, Norman E. Excavating. He was a classic car and his fiancé Jennifer Grant of North Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Gardell, Jr. of Worcester, Stephen W. enthusiast who loved building cars. He Attleboro, MA; and many cousins. He Street, Webster, with a Mass at 11:00 AM Wade and his wife Maureen of Webster, enjoyed riding motorcycles and fish- was preceded in death by his father, in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Paul R. Wade of Kingsville, TX, Mark ing. Most of all he loved spending time Joseph R. Kunkel, Sr. and by several Street, Webster. Burial was held at 2:30 E. Gardell and his wife Lisa of Webster, with his grandchildren. aunts and uncles. PM Tuesday, December 10, with full and Shawn B. Gardell and his wife Memorial calling hours were He served in the US Army during the military honors in Indiantown Gap Karen of San Diego, CA; a sister, Leah Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 4-6 Vietnam War and he was quietly proud National Cemetery in Annville, PA. M. King of Millbury; two grandchil- p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, of his military service. After being dis- Visiting hours were held from 4:00 dren, Jayden C. Paul and Jianna M. 357 Main St., Oxford. A prayer service charged from active duty, Joe served in to 7:00 PM Sunday, December 8, in Paul, both of Grafton; and many neph- was held on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the the reserves. the funeral home. Donations in his ews and nieces. He was predeceased conclusion of the calling hours. Burial He was a lifelong resident and busi- name may be made to Saint Joseph by three brothers, Scott T. Wade, Keith will be private at a later date. nessman in Webster, MA, running Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, D. 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Send all obituary notices to Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected] 4 • The Webster Times • Friday, December 13, 2019 www.webstertimes.net Obituaries Linda A. Rice, 62 Margaret A. Amiot, 86

SOUTHBRIDGE daughter of the late Walter J. and HOLDEN / NORTH and Shop in Auburn for 17 years, retir- – Linda A. Rice, Lorraine V. (Dube) Rice, and lived in OXFORD – Margaret ing in 2002. She was a member of St. 62, of Guelphwood Oxford and Worcester before moving A. (Watson) Amiot, Ann’s Church in North Oxford. She Road, died Friday, to Southbridge 34 years ago. She grad- 86, died Friday, was a kind and gracious woman whose December 6, 2019, uated from Oxford High School in 1975. December 6, 2019, in life reflected her strong faith. She ded- at UMass Memorial Ms. Rice was a data analyst at United her home. She is sur- icated her life to caring for her parents, Medical Center – Healthcare for over 20 years. She was a vived by her husband husband, and family. She cherished University Campus member of the Auburn Elks in Auburn. of 64 years, Joseph friendships and time with her fami- in Worcester, after a A funeral service was be held at 11 W. Amiot; five chil- ly. She always maintained a positive short battle with can- a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, dren, Mary Gough of attitude and truly enjoyed the time she cer. She is survived by two daughters, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Auburn, Joseph Amiot and his wife spent interacting with her friends and Sarah A. Mandella and her husband Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at Anne of Auburn, Jacqueline Miller family. Joseph of Cherry Valley, and Elizabeth St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Calling and her husband David of Thompson, The family would like to thank every- M. Carr of Dudley; two sisters, Denise hours were Monday, December 9, 2019, CT; David Amiot and his wife Alice one who cared for and loved Margaret M. Rice of Oxford and Norma J. from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In of North Grafton, and Laurie Gardner throughout her life, especially her Cazeault and her husband Michael of lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and her husband James of Holden; devoted physician Dr. Michal A. Galica Oxford; a brother, Kenneth M. Rice may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer five grandchildren, Daniel Gough and most recently her VNA nursing and his wife Wendy of Worcester; Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA of Harwich, Christopher Miller of and hospice team. and three grandchildren, Dominick J. 02284. Lewiston, ME, Matthew Amiot of A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Carr, Logan N. Mandella, and Ryder J. paradisfuneralhome.com Auburn, Catherine Gardner of Holden, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Mandella. She was born in Worcester, and Maggie Gardner of Holden; and St. Ann’s Church, 652 Main St., North many beloved nephews and nieces. Oxford. Burial will follow at St. John’s She was predeceased by two brothers, Cemetery in Worcester. Calling hours Walter Watson and Lawrence Watson; are Thursday from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at Raymond J. Rice, 67 and a sister, Eileen Alex. She was Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 born in Worcester, daughter of the Main St., Oxford, prior to the Mass. In OXFORD- and Victoria (Bovat) Rice and was a late Walter C. and Eileen A. (Keeney) lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Raymond J. Rice, 67, graduate of Worcester Boys Trade. He Watson, and lived in Auburn for sever- may be made to Cape Abilities, 895 passed away Monday, worked in sales at Linder’s Auto Parts al years and North Oxford for 44 years, Mary Dunn Rd., Hyannis, MA 02601, or December 2, 2019 at for many years and retired in 2018. before moving to Holden in 2002. She to the VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St. Vincent Hospital Ray worked part time for the Oxford graduated from Auburn High School St., Worcester, MA 01608. in Worcester. Police Department, was a member of in 1952. paradisfuneralhome.com His wife, Debra- St. Roch’s Church, and he was also Mrs. Amiot was a cashier at Park Ann (Martunas) Rice involved with Central Mass. Drag died February 15, Races and his pride and joy ’67 Camaro. 2007. Calling Hours were Friday, December Peggy M. (Lord) Gadoury, 79 He leaves a son, Craig R. Rice and 6, 2019 from 5-8pm at the ROBERT J. his wife Christine of Leicester, and a MILLER-OXFORD FUNERAL HOME, WEBSTER- Peggy the late Robert F. Lord. daughter Shana M. Teal and her hus- 247 Main St. M. (Lord) Gadoury, She worked for many years at the for- band Brian R. Teal of Oxford. The Funeral Mass was held Saturday, 79, passed away mer Cranston Print Works Company, One brother, Charles ‘Bill’ Rice of December 7, 2019 at 11 am in St. Roch’s December 4, 2019 at prior to that she worked at the former Rutland, two sisters, Patricia Wrobel Church, 332 Main St. followed by burial St. Vincent Hospital American Optical Company. of Dudley and Kathy Kozielewicz of in St. Roch’s Cemetery. in Worcester. Peggy enjoyed cooking and being Webster, 4 grandchildren and several In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- She leaves her with her grandchildren. nieces and nephews. butions may be made to: donorrela- husband of 45 years, There are no calling hours. He was predeceased by a sister, [email protected] Ernest J. Gadoury, Jr., A Private service will be at a later Nancy Gould of Auburn. To leave a message of condolence or her mother, Margaret date in the funeral home. Ray was born in Worcester, June to share a memory of Ray, please vis- May (Gardner) Lord, their children; In lieu of flowers, Memorial 29, 1952, son of the late Charles R. it:RJMillerfunerals.net Ellen Jordan, Linda Trucheon, Amy Contributions may be made to: Jones, Gary and Stephen Normandin, American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Kathy McCarthy, Elizabeth Rybacki Framingham, MA. 01701. Raymond Arthur Rybacki, 81 and Ernest Gadoury. To leave a message of condolence, 3 sisters; Dorothy Lord, Carol please visit:RJMillerfunerals.net Raymond Arthur culating machine; he McCarthy and Donna Lord, 19 grand- The ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL Rybacki, age 81, took pleasure in the children, many great grandchildren HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School passed peaceful- mental gymnastics and several nieces and nephews. St. is assisting the family with arrange- ly into his savior’s of keeping a meticu- Peggy was born in St. Albans, ments. arms on Friday lous budget. Likewise, Vermont, October 9, 1940 a daughter of morning, November playing his favorite 29, 2019. Ray, as he game of cribbage gave was known, was the him lots of opportuni- Robert W. Stebbins, 55 youngest child of ties for calculating; he Clara (Massicotte) loved to play it and he WEBSTER- North Carolina and Leo R. Monahan and Stanley Rybacki. loved to teach it to others. His sense of Robert W. Stebbins, and his wife Karen of Leicester; two sis- Ray served in the United States humor was one of his most endearing 55, passed away ters, Deborah L. Beaucage of Webster Air Force before marrying Marlene qualities. He could find humor almost unexpectedly and Michele P. Monahan-Johnson (Germain) in 1959. They began their anywhere and enjoyed entertaining on December 2, and her husband Wayne of Dudley. family and settled in Oxford, MA. Ray others with funny stories. While work- 2019 at Hillcrest Mr. Stebbins was predeceased by bought and ran the Ray’s Variety Store ing for the shoe company he loved Commons Nursing his two brothers, Thomas Monahan in Dudley, MA until the summer of to say that he was “selling shoes left & Rehabilitation and Donald Stebbins. He was born 1976 when he sold the business and and right and operating on a shoe- Center in Pittsfield, in Worcester, son of the late Francis moved the family out west. string.” Admittedly corny, but it made MA. A. Stebbins and Gladys P. (Bennett) After arriving in Reno, Nevada, Ray us chuckle and we loved him for it. He is survived by his companion Stebbins. Mr. Stebbins was a gradu- began work with the Red Wing Shoe In addition to Marlene, Ray was and soulmate of 25 years, Heidi L. ate of Oxford High School. He was a Company. It was during his tenure preceded in death by his brothers — Boyle of Putnam; his nine children, machinist, working at numerous com- with them that the company moved Harold, Ernest, Lawrence, Thomas, Cory Stebbins of Webster, Brittany L. panies in the area. him to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Richard, his sister Genevieve (Levitre), Boyle and her significant other Kyle Mr. Stebbins was a determined man After 25 years of faithful service, he one grandson Kent Raymond Howard, J. Jankowski of Rutland, Justin R. who loved his children and family dear- and Marlene were able to enjoy a few and twin step-great grandchildren Boyle and his significant other Ashley ly. He enjoyed wood craft and antiques. years in retirement before she prede- Ayden and Brayden. Jason of Spencer, Jenna N. Stebbins of Calling Hours were held Friday, ceased him in 2003. He leaves behind his beloved sister, Putnam, Patrick R. Stebbins of Putnam, December 6, 2019 from 6 -8 p.m. at In 2004, he moved to Houston, Texas Norma (Giroux) of Webster, MA along Brendon M. Stebbins of Putnam, Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 to be closer to his son and family. with a multitude of nieces, nephews, Heather R. Stebbins of Putnam, Sarah Main Street., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, It wasn’t long before a new tradition cousins, and in-laws in the Webster/ J. Stebbins of Putnam and Kerry A. Robert’s family requests donations to was established. Every year Ray would Dudley area and across the nation. Stebbins of Putnam; his granddaughter help with expenses by clicking on the travel to Nevada, California, and New Ray is survived by his loving wife, Ava L. Boyle; three brothers, Michael “Appeal for Donations” button on his England in order to stay connected to Linda, his four children, nine grand- P. Stebbins and his wife Angela of obituary on the funeral home website the rest of his family. He would often children and one great-grandchild — Pensacola, Florida, Douglas W. below his photo. include a trip to his favorite coastal his daughter Toni Hiller, Marc (Ana) Stebbins and his wife Holly of Newton, towns in Maine and he enjoyed New Miller, Micah; his daughter Rhonda England fish and seafood whenever he (Jeff) Howard, Gabe, Greg; his daugh- could. ter Renee (Kevin) Baker, Ben, Madison Roger T. Forcier, 66 It was on one of his trips to New Rae; his son Chris (Holly) Rybacki, England that God brought someone Camille, Ryan, EJ, Jadon. Ray is special into his life who was to become also survived by his three stepchil- OXFORD – Roger T. Forcier, 66, and at the Bread of Life suppers. his second wife and companion for dren — Lori (Jamie) Berry, Tammy died Friday, November 1, 2019 in A memorial service was held at 11:00 his remaining years. In May of 2016 Lewandowski, Corey Lewandowski UMass/Memorial University Campus, AM on Monday, December 9, in the he married his beloved Linda. She is plus five step-grandchildren — Worcester after a period of declining United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 a welcome addition to the family. Her Brittany, Ashley, Kaylee, Jamie, and health. Church Street, Webster, followed by companionship brought him and us Zachary and five step-great grandchil- He leaves no known relatives. a collation in the church hall. There much happiness. We know that her dren — Avianna, Tanner, Cameron, He was born on February 2, 1953 are no calling hours. Donations in excellent care of him extended his time Amayah, and Jamie Jr. in Fall River, a son of Joseph and his name may be made to the United with us. Precious in the sight of the Lord is Lorraine (Turgeon) Forcier. Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Ray was known for both his exacti- the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15 Mr. Forcier was a cook at Point Street, Webster, MA 01570. Scanlon tude with numbers and his fun sense He will be missed. Breeze Restaurant in Webster at vari- Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, of humor. His brain was a human cal- ous times. Webster is assisting Pastor Ann Gibert He attended the United Church in organizing his service. of Christ, Federated in Webster. He www.scanlonfs.com Sandra J. Blackmore, 70 enjoyed volunteering at Food Share

OXFORD- Sandy worked for several years at Sandra J. (Widen) Parker Manufacturing and at Brook Theresa M. Magiera, 91 Blackmore, 70, passed Bros. as a supervisor. She graduated away December 5, from Oxford High School. WEBSTER – late Charles and Alexina (LaFlame) 2019 at Worcester She mostly enjoyed working around Theresa M. Magiera, LaFontaine. Coming from North Rehabilitation Center her home. 91, passed away on Grosvendordale, CT. Theresa has in Worcester. Sandy’s Funeral Service will be Monday December resided in Webster for over forty years; She leaves her Life Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11 am 2, 2019 at the UMass she enjoyed assembling puzzles and Partner of 38 years, in the ROBERT J. MILLER-OXFORD Memorial Medical spending quality time with those she Doris M. Genduso, FUNERAL HOME, 247 Main St., Center; loved and cared for. daughter in law, Lori Blackmore Oxford, burial will follow in St. John’s She is survived Private funeral arrangements have both of Oxford. Two grandchildren, Cemetery in Worcester. by two sons: David been entrusted to the Shaw-Majercik Brandon and Danielle. A Calling Hour will be from 10-11am Notis of FL, and Mark Funeral Home, 48 School Street Sandra was born in Worcester, prior to the service. Notis and wife Kathleen. Theresa also Webster, MA. October 14, 1949, daughter of the late In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- leaves seven grandchildren; she was A guest book is available at www. Stanley C. and Jean A. (Balnaves) butions may be made to a Humane predeceased by her husband Charles shaw-majercik.com where you may Widen and lived all her life in Oxford. Society of your choice. Magiera, her son Stephen Notis and by post a condolence or light a candle of Sandra was predeceased by a son, To leave a message of condolence, two brothers. remembrance. Jeraime P. Blackmore who died in 2000 please visit:RJMillerfunerals.net Theresa was born in Webster, MA and by a sister, Janice C. Goodney who on November 11, 1928 daughter of the died February 13, 2018. Send all obituary notices to Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected] www.webstertimes.net Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Webster Times • 5 Obituaries Martha Bonneville, 94

WEBSTER/ ing family including her daughter required to start working before grad- eling and crafts – weaving and needle- DANIELSON, CT Cynthia and husband Edward Koziak uating high school, but that didn’t stop point for Martha and stained glass for - Martha (Kacerik) of Webster, her son David Bonneville her from walking miles each night Bob at their beautiful home of 65 years Bonneville, 94, and partner Jen, of Orinda, CA, her in the dark to take classes. That con- on Morin Avenue in Danielson. passed away peace- sister Mary Vandi and brother Steve tinued as she learned bookkeeping The family acknowledges the very fully on Dec 9, 2019, Kacerik of Putnam, her sister Barbara on the job, first at Putnam Woolen special care Martha received in her surrounded by her and husband Rich Ives of Lebanon, and then through her father-in-law at final days from Laura’s Guardian family at her home CT, her grandson Derek Martin and Bonneville’s Pharmacy in Danielson. Angels and Central Mass Hospice. in Webster, MA. wife Erica of Webster, grandson Adam Martha raised (and made clothes for) A calling hour will be held on Friday, Martha was Bonneville (Arizona) and granddaugh- three kids, cooked the old-fashioned December 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m fol- born on April 25, 1925 in her grand- ter Stephanie Bonneville (Eastford), way and grew and canned vegetables, lowed by a memorial service at 10:30 parent’s home in Webster, MA. A granddaughter Rebecca Bonneville all while serving as the bookkeeper, a.m. in Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, few years later the family moved to (Los Angeles) and grandson Noah office manager and silent partner in a 48 School Street, Webster. Burial Putnam, CT, where Martha grew up. Bonneville (San Francisco), great very successful family business. If she will follow in Saint Joseph Garden She was the daughter of Stephen and granddaughter Lainey Martin and ever complained along the way, know of Peace in Webster. In lieu of flow- Margaret (Stefanik) Kacerik. Martha three great-great grandsons Bradley, one can recall it. ers, donations may be made to St. is predeceased by her loving husband Kane and Logan of Webster. She is Martha and Bob had an amazing James Church in Danielson or the Robert, with whom she spent 68 years also survived on both the Kacerik and partnership in life and in business. Central Mass Hospice . A guest book in Danielson, CT, and is also prede- Bonneville sides of the family by many From scratch, they started the family is available at www.shaw-majercik. ceased by her son Steve and her sisters nieces, nephews and many friends. business - Colonial Nursery/Colonial com where you may post a condolence Pauline and Frances, grandson Lance Martha had a passion for learning Paving, whose success afforded them a or light a candle. Martin, great granddaughter Amanda that served her and her family well. long enjoyable retirement that includ- and daughter-in-law Nancy. Growing up in the depression era with ed time with family and close friends, Martha is survived by a large lov- immigrant parents (Slovakia) she was gardening (at a passionate level), trav- Calendar the Webster/Dudley area. For more NUMISMATICS: Looking for a new Friday, December 13 information, please visit massfreema- hobby? Come learn about the hobby of POKEMON CLUB: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 sonry.org. Coin Collecting. Or maybe you are an p.m., Pearle L. Crawford Library, 40 SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL HIGH old time collector. Our club, the Nipmuc Schofield Ave., Dudley. Pokemon fans! SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR: Coin Club, has both. We learn from Kids ages seven to 14 are welcome. 7 p.m., Shepherd Hill Regional High each other through our monthly guest Bring your Pokemon cards! No registra- School, 60 Oxford Rd., Dudley. Join the Wednesday, December speakers, show and tell presentations, tion required. Children under 12 must Shepherd Hill Choirs as they present an monthly coin auctions and free atten- be accompanied by an adult. For more evening of holiday cheer featuring per- 18 dance prizes. Our group loves to share information, call 949-8021. formances by the show choirs Fantasy, MYSTERY BOOK GROUP: 11 a.m.- their knowledge with each other. Each Illusion and concert and select choirs, noon, Booklovers Gourmet, 55 East month we have a simple dinner with STORY TIMES: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. soloists and even a special appearance Main St., Webster. Today, the book dessert and refreshments just prior to for ages 1-3; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. for from Santa and his friends. Kids and group meets to discuss “Pieces of Her” our meeting, which allows us time to ages 3-5, Pearle L. Crawford Library, adults of all ages are welcome. Reserve by Karin Slaughter. To sign up, call socialize too. Fourth Wednesday of each 40 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Join Ms. your tickets at shepherdhillchoirs.tick- Deb at (508) 949-6232. Filled with intrigu- month at 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior Pam in the Story & Craft Room for etleap.com/holiday-spectacular, or con- ing turns, surprising revelations, and a Center located at 323 Main St., the build- songs, stories and crafts! No registra- tact Becky Bussiere at (508) 948-6700, compelling cast of characters, “Pieces ing directly behind Oxford Town Hall. tion required. Children under 12 must ext. 182 or [email protected]. of Her” is Slaughter’s most electrifying, For information contact Dick Lisi at be accompanied by an adult. For more provocative, and suspenseful novel yet. (508) 410-1332 or lisirichard15@yahoo. information, call 949-8021. com. Saturday, December 14 LEGO CLUB: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 HELP FOR HELPERS: Do you have a p.m., Pearle L. Crawford Library, 40 SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL HIGH Saturday, December 21 family member struggling with addic- Schofield Ave., Dudley. Drop in. Build SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR: BOOK SIGNING: 12:30-2 p.m., tion or alcoholism? You are not alone. and play! Recommended for ages five 2 p.m., Shepherd Hill Regional High Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Join Families Helping Families Support and up. No registration required. School, 60 Oxford Rd., Dudley. Join the Webster. Join us for an inspiring after- Group. Meetings at Dudley Senior Children under 12 must be accompa- Shepherd Hill Choirs as they present an noon with medium Roland Comtois! His Center every first and third Monday nied by an adult. evening of holiday cheer featuring per- new book, “Signs of Spirit,” contains of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. We spend so formances by the show choirs Fantasy, beautiful messages of hope, love, and much time with our addicted loved KNIT & CROCHET @ THE PEARLE: Illusion and concert and select choirs, healing sent from spirits to the loved one, that we become victims ourselves. Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Fridays 10 soloists and even a special appearance ones they left behind. For more infor- Join us. It’s informal, confidential, with a.m.-noon, Pearle L. Crawford Library, from Santa and his friends. Kids and mation, call (508) 949-6232. tough love advice from the heart, shar- 40 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Knitters, cro- adults of all ages are welcome. Reserve ing of resources, hope and hugs. cheters and all other fiber artists are your tickets at shepherdhillchoirs.tick- welcome. No registration required. etleap.com/holiday-spectacular, or con- ONGOING EVENTS HOLISTIC HEALTH: Chair Yoga and tact Becky Bussiere at (508) 948-6700, so much more every Tuesday from 10:30 CHAIR YOGA — WINTER SESSION: ext. 182 or [email protected]. & INFORMATION to 11:30 a.m. at The First Congregational Wednesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 10:30-11:30 Church, 135 Center Road, Dudley a.m., Pearle L. Crawford Library, 40 COMMUNITY MEALS: Blessed (please park and enter through the right Schofield Ave., Dudley. Chair yoga Sunday, December 15 Backpack Brigade Community side basement entrance). Class Fee: $5/ modifies some of the basic poses to Fellowship Meal served from 5-6 p.m. class voluntary contribution (Cancer make them more accommodating for NEW ENGLAND RINGERS PRESENT American Legion Hall, 9 Houghton “CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD”: patients always free). Proceeds donated those who need to gain or maintain St, Webster. Please note there is no to the First Congregational Church of strength from a seated, more stable 3 p.m., First Congregational Church of handicapped access, but we will have Oxford, 335 Main St. Tickets at the door Dudley. Instructor: Joanne LaLiberte, position. Dress comfortably. No regis- volunteers to provide you with assis- Holistic Health practitioner.. tration required. Sponsored by Friends are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and tance. Free hot meals to anyone in need. under. of the Library. Everyone is welcome. Join us for great KNOWING KNITTERS: Come join food, fellowship, and fun! For more A PULASKI ITALIAN CHRISTMAS: the Drop In Knitting Group from 5:30 SUPPORT GROUP — OPENING THE information, or to donate or sponsor to 7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings and 10 WORD PEER RECOVERY CENTER: 5 p.m., Fellowship Hall, United Church a meal, call Lauri Joseph 774-230-8988. of Christ Federated, 4 Church St., a.m. to noon on Fridays at the Pearle L. Are you feeling helpless, alone, con- Blessed Backpack Brigade Community Crawford Memorial Library, Schofield fused or angry? Opening the Word Peer Webster (across from Town Hall). Fellowship Meals are served the 1st and Tickets include spaghetti, sauce, meat- Avenue, Dudley. All ages and levels, Recovery Center’s mission is to provide 3rd Wednesday of each month at the from beginner to expert, are welcome. support and resources to those suffer- balls, garlic bread and entertainment American Legion on Houghton Street, by the Pulaski Band. For more information, call Mary ing from addiction and their loved ones. Webster. Kunkel at (508) 943-8107. Our newest endeavor is a support group for the family and friends of those suf- ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: The GOT FOOD? The Bread of Life Food fering from this disease. It is a family Monday, December 16 Webster Alzheimer’s Support Group Pantry, Calvary Assembly of God, locat- and friends illness. The meeting is not meets the second Monday of each ed at 105 Southbridge Road, is open affiliated with any other group. It is WEBSTER LODGE A.F. & A.M.: 7:30 month at Webster Manor, 745 School p.m., Masonic Building, 27 Brandes St., Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and designed to provide an informal forum St., from 6-8 p.m. Anyone in the area Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. They are for those who are suffering where they Webster. All members of Webster Lodge who feels they are in need of help, are urged to attend. Any man inter- closed on holidays. They can be reached can share experiences in a safe, anony- doesn’t know what to do, or is a care- at 508-949-3711. mous and supportive place. The gath- ested in Freemasonry is welcomed. giver for someone with Alzheimer’s, is Freemasonry is part of a rich tradition erings are on Thursday evenings from invited to attend and express their con- SUPPORT: The Cancer Support 7 to 8 p.m. at Opening the Word Peer of men striving to improve both their cerns regarding the care for their loved own lives and the lives of others. We Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Recovery Center, 10 Mechanic Street, one. The members of the group will dis- the second Monday of every month Webster. If you have any questions, believe that the search for knowledge is cuss the ways, means, and the help you the most noble pursuit there is. Webster in the Boardroom on the 4th floor at feel free to call Mark at 774-482-6013. We will need as your loved one progresses Harrington Hospital, 100 South Street, hope to see you there. Lodge, 161 years strong in 2019, is the in this disease. oldest active fraternal organization in Southbridge. Call (508) 764-2400 for more information. All We Know Is Local

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Estate like long paved driveway! 3158 Sq Ft Colonial! Geothermal Wow! Young 8 room Center Hall Colonial! Better than new! 3 Spacious ranch 3-4 bedrooms. 1-1/2 baths, 1 car attached Cape gutted to the studs and remodeled, 3 Br, 1 bath; Large 4 Family! 3 car garage! Off street park- built. Open floor plan, ash flooring throughout! Granite and s/s appli- bedroom, 3 full baths! 23’ X 23’ Cathedral ceiling Family Room! garage. Newly remodeled kitchen. Partially finished basement 1.7 acres. New kitchen cabinets w/granite counters and anced kitchen! Large master bedroom, coffered ceiling, master bath, just waiting for carpet or laminate flooring. Hardwood & Tile ing. 2 bedrooms each unit! Walk-up attic W/Jetted tub! Walk in closets. Two car garage. Radiused catwalk on Hardwood & Ceramics throughout. Heat by forced hot air/oil, center island. New electrical/plumbing. Large Gambrel throughout 1st floor. Flat level lot. Town water & sewer. with a lot of potential! Solar panels!! Fully upper level! A walk up attic. Walk out lower level! The third garage is Central air! 2880 Sq Ft of living area. In one of Dudley’s finest Post & Beam. 2 bay garage w/loft. New septic. Potential to finish a studio above garage $267,000. accessed from the lower level. Generator hookup. One beautiful prop- developments with underground utilities! $420,000. NEW PRICE $249,500 Rented. $369,900. erty! assisted sale $499,900. WEBSTER - 3 STEFANIAK AVE. SOUTHBRIDGE - 79 N.WOODSTOCK RD WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS WEBSTER - 17 PINEWOOD DR WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD Dudley - Marshall Terrace 12,000 +/- Sq, Ft. Possible potential for a 2 family to be built! Town Water, Sewer, City Gas! Nice level lot. $70,000 Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that ATTENTION abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 DEVELOPERS ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! Webster - 3 Lots Cooper Rd. Attention Developers! 3 SORRY, SOLD! abutting house lots, potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! Cute 2 Bedroom Ranch! All hardwood Floors, FRESHLY PAINTED 3 BEDROOM RANCH HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER!! water/sewer access $129,400 Location, Location, Location! Close to I395. Split En- gas Fireplace living room! 2 baths. Applianc- ALL HARDWOODS THROUGHOUT! REMODELED BATHROOM! 3 Webster - 85 Upper Gore! View of the Lake. 1+ acre,artesian try with 6 rooms. 3 bedrooms & 1-1/2 baths. Many Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, SEASON ENCLOSED PORCH. KITCHEN/ DINING AREA HAS A VERY es included. 2 zone heat. Large deck! Young well, Septic Design,Etc. $130,000. Updates! Fireplace living room. Wood floors! Recent potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! SPACIOUS OPEN LAYOUT! BEDROOMS WITH DOUBLE CLOSETS! Lake Residential area, Water/Sewer access asphalt roof. Walk out lower living level. Town Wa- CORNER LOT WITH SIDE GARAGE UNDER! CLOSE TO SHOPPING Oxford - 4 Leicester St. approx. 8.47 acres! River frontage! Asphalt Shingled Roof & Solar Panels. $129,400. ter & Sewer, City Gas $219,900. AREA AND MAJOR AMENITIES. Town Water. New Price $214,900 Highly possible to be subdivided. $99,900 ASSISTED SALE $289,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

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Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Wa- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY UNIQUE terfront Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Charming, Frontage at a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of living area w/2 BRs & 2 full baths. Plus, convenient, indoor access Webster Lake’s South Pond beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private to Walkout Lower Level w/tremendous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan w/sliders to full front deck! w/direct Lake access. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout SORRY, SOLD! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & SORRY, SOLD! access, a screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 storage shore frontage available. NEW PRICE $299,900 shed. Park like grounds! New Price $375,000 www.webstertimes.net Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Webster Times • 7

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“WE SOLVE REAL ESTATE PROBLEMS” Jules Lusignan ReMax Professional Associates #1 in Sales 2006-2019 Licensed in MA & CT South Worcester County $153,996,880 SOLD We need properties to sell – any type! DONNA CAISSIE Conrad Allen Broker | 774.641.3325 Jules SANDRA TERLIZZI Lusignan (508) 400-0438 A Key Realty Realtor| 508.414.9032 Owner Patrick Sweeney 40 Year services 1 B Swanson Rd Broker (774) 452-3578 Auburn, MA 01501 Founder Company! Donna Morin Flannery, Realtor, ABR Lake ReaLty www.ConradAllen.com [email protected] 415B Main St., Spencer, MA 01562 www.2sistersteam.com 111 East Main St., Webster, MA c: 508-612-6771 f: 508-885-6047 Proudly associated with Thinking of selling? Call 1-800-552-7444 [email protected] www.Century21LakeRealty.com TOP PRODUCING TEAM www.DonnaFlannery.com WORCESTER COUNTY www.WebsterLake.net

SAVE THE DATE: December 14 • Noon-1pm LOCATION: Booklovers’ Gourmet 55 E. Main Street, Webster WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? JOIN ME: JoAnn Szymczak, Realtor, Real Estate Instructor FOR A REAL ESTATE COFFEE HOUR Let me assist you by making the home buying, selling, or the financing process a breeze and save you money in the process. Information on VA, FHA, USDA, and conventional Loans RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED ~ SEATING LIMITED Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 508.943.7669 or 774.230.5044 Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 ReMax Advantage 1 Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 25 Union Street Licensed in MA & CT Worcester MA 01604

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NEW CONSTRUCTION PROPERTIES OXFORD, MA - $234,900 COMING SOON STURBRIDGE, MA - $299,900 WEBSTER: MOTIVATED SELLER! Well maintained 44 Depot Road DUDLEY: SUITABLE FOR SUBDIVISION. 5 234 Podunk Road 3 Bedroom, Ranch BUILD TO SUIT room arts & crafts home w/room to expand. Possible w/3bdrs, hardwoods, 24’ LR, porch and garage. On 1/2 Antique Colonial, 4 bed, 2 bath, Remodeled to subdivide 1or 2 lots in addition to keeping existing acre lot w/town services — a must for easy highway Recently Remodeled house. Water & sewer available in the street. access to 395, Rtes. 196, 290, 12, and 20 71 Mason Rd– $359,900 $239,900 FOR SALE PENDING COMING SOON SZYMCZAK SELLS! BUYERS FREE COFFEE HOUR WORKSHOP WEBSTER: HIP ROOF New Construction DEC. 14 • NOON-1 RANCH! 3 bedrooms, SOLD! WEBSTER, MA - $259,900 20’ family room, fireplace DUDLEY WEBSTER, MA - $289,900 Lot on Alton Dune BOOKLOVER’S DUDLEY, MA - $249,900 56 Chase Ave w/pellet insert, 1 full, 2 90-A Sutton Rd. 4, br, 2.5 baths, family room, $75,000 5 Fairview Ave 2-Family half baths GOURMET 3 Bedroom, Raised Ranch. Come Under Priced, Needs Work new construction. Choose Your Colors & Finishes Now! Completely Renovated 30 Stoughton Ave. – 24 Normandy Ave– 16 Subdivision Jesse Pond MAIN ST. $269,900 Francis Dr ~ $419,000 $575,000 WEBSTER, MA We Have Qualified Buyers, Always Looking To Sell, Any Type! Contact Us Today!

Make the move! Find the homes of your neighborhood 8 • The Webster Times • Friday, December 13, 2019 www.webstertimes.net Open House Directory (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 SOUTHBRIDGE REAL ESTATE 20 Hartwell Ter. S Noon-3 $239,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 483 Alpine Dr. S Noon-2 $269,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155

AUBURN - 2 ACRE LOT FOR SALE Abuts Eddy Pond. Well & Title V 2 BR septic installed. Conservation approved location & maximum house size. To advertise in our To have your open house listed in this directory. $75,000 Real Estate Section, please call Please contact Patricia Owens 508-909-4135 your local sales representative. Call John 508-789-8230 1-800-367-9898 A Place To Call Home…

Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Mar- Robin Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo rero-Doros Giguere Owner Hilli “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” JUST LISTED JUST LISTED 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 508-765-9155 FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula ASHFORD- Cape Cod style home sitting on a prime 28+ AC lot. PUTNAM- East Putnam Cape style home located in KILLINGLY COTTAGE-This 636 sqft., furnished seasonal Lacoste Thomo Splaine Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa Great location for commuting anywhere and distance to Uconn. a convenient commuting location sits on 4 acres. The lake front cottage, will enable you to canoe, sail, fish and This home features 3 bedrooms 1 full bath, a great living room swim all summer long. This home provides you with 2 CAN’T FIND A HOUSE, BUILD ONE!! WE HAVE LOTS & BUILDERS! CONTACT US! and den area with raised paneling wood surround, fireplace, eat- home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, an eating bedrooms, 1 bath and open living space. Morning coffee to ing space kitchen and plenty of access to the private backyard. space kitchen and large living room with wood stove. evening night caps with a view from your deck or screened OPEN HOUSE There is a 1+ car over sized garage, a great back patio area, an The walk-out basement has great potential for finish- in porch. A thermostatically controlled gas stove will take in-ground pool and a large paved driveway. The home features 12-2PM SAT ing, workshop or much more. This home has just had the chill off in early spring and autumn. Canoes and paddle SOUTHBRIDGE wood floors, a walk-up attic first floor laundry and an auto- boats convey, as well as a storage shed. Approximately 17 483 ALPINE DR. matic propane Generac whole-house generator. $279,900 a nice facelift and is ready for new owners. $219,900 years left on a 20 year land lease. Minutes to I-395. $167,900 Country Living at it’s BEST! Private oasis! Great Colonial with 6 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 ½ BROOKFIELD: Gorgeous WATERFRONT! Move in OPEN HOUSE 12-3PM SAT ready 8 room 4 bedroom 2 ½ bath Colonial! New sep- SOUTHBRIDGE • 20 HARTWELL TER. baths. Large kitchen/dining room combo with tic system! Town Water! Level yard to dock w/decking. Impeccably maintained Cape Cod Style home! tile floor. Half bath and first floor laundry. Master 6 rooms 4 bedrooms 2 baths. Beautiful kitch- First floor 2 bedrooms & full bath. Second floor great bedroom with large walk in closet and master MULTI-FAMILY room with sliders to deck plus two more bedrooms en with appliances. Wonderful heated sun bath. 2017 Pellet stove to keep you warm. Cozy room with deck for barbecuing. Hardwood & bath. Magnificent views of the water! 2 car garage. three season sun room which leads to patio/ Year built very deceiving. This property updated floors. Central Air. Updated boiler and hot wa- deck and a large flat yard. New roof in 2019. throughout. Full recreational lake! $389,900. ter. Professionally landscaped yard. Located at the end of a dead end street. $239,900. $269,900 Weather permitting.

POMFRET-Located on 4.6 mostly wooded acres and abutting Conservation THOMPSON HILL-This Federalist Colonial style home with 4 bedrooms THOMPSON-Fully rented with established tenants, this duplex style 2 land, this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath colonial resides in a quiet rural location, also features kitchen with wood floor, butcher block kitchen-island, granite family home is located on Route 12 within a few minute’s walk of town hall, yet is a reasonable drive for the Hartford and MA commuter. The open kitchen and family room has an oversized slider opening onto a 2 tiered counters with a farm sink & s/s appliances. The dining room & living room banking, convenience stores, restaurants and library. Each unit has 3 bed- backyard deck overlooking nature in every season. Formal living and dining have painted wide wood floors, plaster walls, and are good sized. The family rooms, though 2 of the bedrooms have no closets. Unit A has 1 full bath while rooms are located off the front foyer. The generously sized master suite room/office features an impressive brick fireplace with raised paneling, built- Unit B has an additional 1/2 bath and a mudroom/office/playroom. Separate provides 2 walk-in closets and a full bath. The wide open walk out basement STURBRIDGE: Desirable Double Wide in bookcases and french doors out to the fireplaced stone patio. The grounds utilities for each unit which is the responsibility of the tenant with the ex- WEBSTER: INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE! SOUTHBRIDGE: INEXPENSIVE! Bargain can be made into a workshop, playroom, office, yoga studio, or all of the are pristine with stone walls, and a large side patio with pergola. Having once Mobile Home in Sturbridge Retirement ception of water/sewer. Exterior is vinyl sided, driveway easement in place. Fully rented! 2 Large 3 bedroom apartments Hunters take a look at this Antique Colo- Co-op Park! 5 rooms 2 bedrooms 2 baths! above! Newer hot water heater, boiler, well pump and Central A/C round been a working farm the barn has evidence of a tack room, horse stall, and even and one 2 bedroom apartment. Exceptional out the picture of this house that you will want to call home! $348,000 $154,000 nial with 8 rooms 4 bedrooms 1 ½ Baths. EXCELLENT LOCATION being the last home an old 3 seater outhouse. There is room for a car and much more. $324,900 large & level yard! Centrally located for com- Hardwood floors. Economic gas heat. New- on dead end! Privacy! Large master bedroom muters. Tenants pay their own utilities. Washer er roof, boiler, & HW heater. Front & rear with master bath! Vaulted ceilings in living & dryer hook ups. Newer hot water tanks. stairways to go upstairs. Fireplace. Needs room/dining room combo. Eat in kitchen. Enclosed staircases. Large off street parking some paint & updating but well worth it! Large enclosed porch too! Shed. $70,000 P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT lot. $219,900. plus park share! Garage $149,900. Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 ACTIVELY SEEKING LISTINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net SOUTHBRIDGE, STURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, CHARLTON, WEBSTER, HOLLAND. PLEASE CONTACT US!

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Still in box. any form! qualified with 740 MOTORCYCLES CHINA FOR SALE Panasonic Base with Converter System Asking on top to 700 AUTOMOTIVE 8 place settings of Golden Peony $175.00 over 30 years experience refresh Asking $75. speakers. 774-241-0027 2014 Victory Vision Tour by Princess. call 508-347-3145 & a following of many sat- CALL (508)637-1698 Loaded with options Only 2,000 if interested please isfied customers. We also UTO ERVICES FREE ITEMS SOLID OAK 715 A S miles, not even broken in Paid call between 100 GENERAL sell a nice selection of fine Large Picture Frame, Portable RECTANGULAR $20,000. Asking $13,500. Call 9am-6pm jewelry, antiques & col- $100 CASH FLAT RATE for Air Conditioning unit-plus much DINING TABLE 774-200-6387 email 508-764-8870 lectibles. Bring in your any Junk Vehicle No title/no more items & see what they’re about 35 yrs old in sturdy condi- keys OK. Free pick up. Call 401- [email protected] CHINA FOR SALE Please call 508-340-6701 for in- 107 MISC. FREE tion but could use a light sanding TRAC VAC 648-9300 2014 Victory Vision Tour 8 place settings of Golden Peony formation worth. You won’t leave on top to Loaded with options Only 2,000 by Princess. Model 385-IC/385LH ANTIQUE GLENWOOD GAS disappointed. Honesty and refresh Asking $75. miles, not even broken in Paid if interested please FURNITURE FOR SALE Used Once KITCHEN RANGE fairness are our best poli- CALL (508)637-1698 725 AUTOMOBILES used until last year. Needs some cies! Lee’s Coins & Jew- $20,000. Asking $13,500. Call call between dinning room set with Best Offer 2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. Call work but beautiful. 774-200-6387 email 9am-6pm HUTCH like new perfect con- elry, 239 West Main Street, 454 HOME Ray for more details. 508-450- Located in Spencer. Free if you [email protected] 508-764-8870 dition. Bar with 3 stools. BEAR CAT east Brookfield (Route 9 - 5241 Must See. Stereo Equipment come get it (it’s heavy !) IMPROVEMENT Couch,84 inches long. dark red Panda Garden Plaza) Love seat and chairs and fabric with pillows, good condi- VAC-N-CHIP PRO (508) 637-1236 or FURNITURE DOCTOR: Have 2003 MERCURY GRAND Misc items. 508-234-7252 Free construction wood and (508)341-6355 (cell) MARQUIS GS 2014 HARLEY tion. $150. 508-410-5167 & VAC PRO your furniture Professionally DAVIDSON kindling wood; beams, ply- restored at reasonable rates. Like New 21712 miles. Models 72085, 72285, wood, 2x4x, 2x6s, 2x8s, good for CALL (low rider). Accessories added: FURNITURE FOR SALE Furniture face lifting, painting, windshield, crash bar, saddle CUB CADET SNOWBLOWER. dinning room set with 72295 woodstoves, not for building. striping to Refinishing, caning and 508-377-8729 13hp Tecumseh OHV. 45 in. width, Used Twice Clean. delivery possible. Ask for bags. 5300 HUTCH like new perfect con- WAR RELICS & WAR repairs. ANTIque dOCTOR, trigger steering, 6 FRWd, 2 ReV, Best Offer J.d. 413-262-5082 2006 MUSTANG GT-50k, 5sp babied miles and care. dition. Bar with 3 stools. SOUVENIRSWANTED:WWII daniel Ross (508) 248-9225 or Silver metallic. Recorded 100% new condition. Hardly used! Must See. Stereo Equipment CALL (860)382-5410. 30 years in fully modified. Call or email for $1,600.00. 508-347-3775 & eARLIeR CA$H WAITING! mechanically sound by Shel- Love seat and chairs and business! details and photos. 508-476-2293. (508)765-5763 Helmets, Swords, daggers, [email protected] don’s of Auburn. Bike is truly Misc items. 508-234-7252 DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. got TO SEE COME TO Bayonets, Medals, Badges, new condition. Flags, uniforms, etc. Over 40 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S Call 508-414-9134 stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- 22 TAFT ST. 2ND FLR 130 YARD SALES 3324 stamps wanted. GENERAC GP500 Gasoline Years Experience. Call david $3995. Call Ray for more info. for showing. Firm $12,000 as Generator-Unboxed, never SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 1-(508)688-0847. I’ll Come To 500 REAL ESTATE 508-450-5241 bike is MINT! DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. got used. Original manual + war- **************** YOu! stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- ranty card. Provides 5500 DEADLINE FOR 2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800. 3324 stamps wanted. watt power supply. Asking YARD SALE Call Ray 508-450-5241 $575. 203-209-6418 505 APARTMENTS FOR ENCYLOPEDIA Britannica-24 SUBMISSIONS IS 2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT. volume 9th edition(1880) TRAC VAC NOON MONDAY RENT 79,000 miles. 1.4 liter engine, leather bound with marbled GENERAC GP500 Gasoline Model 385-IC/385LH FOR ALL blue, remote start, Weather tech edges. Excellent Condition. Generator-Unboxed, never Used Once MASS. WEEKLY mats. $9000. Call 508-234- NICE 1 BEDROOM $500. call 860-774-1871 used. Original manual + war- Best Offer 300 HELP WANTED 6944. PAPERS APARTMENT ranty card. Provides 5500 Deadline subject to ENCYLOPEDIA Britannica-24 watt power supply. Asking Large rooms. Has heat and air 760 VANS/TRUCKS change due to holidays 310 GENERAL HELP FOR SALE volume 9th edition(1880) $575. 203-209-6418 BEAR CAT conditioning 1999 GMC 3500 leather bound with marbled Call for more info WANTED (not included) $800 8 foot bed. 454 cubic inch en- VAC-N-CHIP PRO 2000 GMC 2500 SIERRA 4- edges. Excellent Condition. ******************** please call gine. New front and rear breaks. HOME SEWING door cab & 1/2, 4-wheel drive, no $500. call 860-774-1871 & VAC PRO FOSTER PARENTS 774-230-7640 New front routers. S U P P L I E S rot, with plow + truck mount including a large assortment of Models 72085, 72285, WANTED: Seeking Quality or (508)943-1593 New radiator & water pump. ENTERTAINMENT 135 LOST AND FOUND slide-in Fleetwood Alcorn fabrics in both prints and solids to 72295 Homes Throughout Central Four general ten ply tires. 1 year CENTER camper (2001) w/bath, fridge, choose from. Also includes MA To Provide Foster Care old.Well maintained. $2500 FREE Used Twice a/c, kitchenette. $6300 508-341- choices of a variety of laces, STEREO EQUIPMENT To Children In Need. 24/7 508-826-8891 3 Pieces each 6 ft 2 inches Tall Best Offer 6347 trims, sequins and beads etc. RECEIVER ONKYO AV HT Support. Generous Reim- 31 Inches Wide CALL Please call R8230Digital Dolby Wrat bursement. $1000 Sign-On Adjustable shelves for TV’s ect.. 413-436-5073. (508)765-5763 Wide Range Amplifier Bonus. Call For Details. 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Cabinets for storage VEHICALS FOR SALE 1999 TO SEE COME TO Tech.TEAC W-450R Devereux Therapeutic Fos- F150 118k miles. 4x4 single Call 1-508-347-3145 Stereo Double Reverse ter Care. (508)829-6769 HOME SEWING 22 TAFT ST. 2ND FLR PARK MODEL MOBILE cab stepside capt. chairs ENTERTAINMENT Cassette Deck Dolby-BC S U P P L I E S HOME- Highview Campground, Loaded Red with Cap CENTER including a large assortment of SOUTHBRIDGE, MA NR HXPRO Auto Reverse $4,000. 2002 Chevy Silver- SONY Mega Storage 300 West Brookfield. Season begins FREE fabrics in both prints and solids to April 15th and closes Oct. 15th. ado 2500 HD black long bed- 8’ PLOW - three cable hook, in 3 Pieces each 6 ft 2 inches Tall CD High Density Linear choose from. Also includes New windows, furnace, refriger- loaded with plow. Low mil- good condition. $700 or best 31 Inches Wide Transport chair, excel deluxe Converter System Asking choices of a variety of laces, ator, and kitchen floor. Call 508- lige. 67 thousand. $7500. offer. Call Jim at 774-317-0628. Adjustable shelves for TV’s ect.. by Medline 19” seat, up to 300 $175 call 508-347-3145 trims, sequins and beads etc. 873-6312. Would consider partial trade. No texting please. Cabinets for storage Please call lbs. used once. 508-637-1304 Call Mike 508-752-7474. Call 1-508-347-3145 413-436-5073. 10 • The Webster Times • Friday, December 13, 2019 www.webstertimes.net LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE 900 Chelmsford Street under to pay the proportionate share ministration directly from the Personal MORTGAGEE’S SALE Suite 3102 attributable to said Unit of the Common Representative and may petition the OF REAL ESTATE Lowell, MA 01851 Expenses duly established; (c) such Court in any matter relating to the es- By virtue of and in execution of the (978) 256-1500 taxes attributable to said Unit for the tate, including the distribution of assets Power of Sale contained in a certain Reeks, Judy and Frederick, current fiscal year as are now due and and expenses of administration. mortgage given by Judy Reeks and 14-016916 payable, all of which the ‘’grantees’’ by WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Frederick W. Reeks, Jr. to Mortgage December 6, 2019 acceptance hereof agrees to comply Justice of this Court. Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., December 13, 2019 with, perform, assume and pay; and Date: November 21, 2019 as mortgagee, acting solely as a nom- December 20, 2019 (d) all rights, reservations, easements, Stephanie K. Fattman, inee for Lendia, Inc., dated September including utility easements, restrictions Register of Probate 13, 2005 and recorded in Worcester (SEAL) and other matters contained or refer- December 13, 2019 County (Worcester District) Registry THE COMMONWEALTH ence in said Master Deed. of Deeds in Book 37340, Page 75 OF MASSACHUSETTS The Unit is intended for residential TOWN OF DUDLEY (the “Mortgage”) of which mortgage LAND COURT purposes by one immediate family or PUBLIC HEARING Wilmington Savings Fund Society, DEPARTMENT OF by three persons unrelated by blood or PETITION FOR JOINT OR FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not indi- THE TRIAL COURT marriage and is subject to the restric- IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS vidually but as trustee for Pretium 19 SM 005785 tions as set forth in Paragraph 10 of NATIONAL GRID AND Mortgage Acquisition Trust is the ORDER OF NOTICE said Master Deed. VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. present holder by assignment from To: BEING THE SAME PREMISES In accordance with the provisions of Mortgage Electronic Registration Teri L. Erdmann; Shanice Rodriguez CONVEYED TO THE MORTGAGORS Section 22, Chapter 166, of the Mas- Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nom- and to all persons entitled to the benefit BY DEED RECO RDED WITH THE sachusetts General Laws, you are inee for Lendia, Inc. to CitiMortgage, of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY hereby notified that a Public Hearing Inc. dated May 14, 2012 recorded 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): OF DEEDS IN BOOK 24086, PAGE 90 will be held at the Dudley Municipal in Worcester County (Worcester Freedom Mortgage Corporation AND BOOK 28263, Page 61. Complex, 71 West Main Street, Dudley, District) Registry of Deeds in Book claiming to have an interest in a Mort- For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed MA on Monday, December 16, 2019 @ 49023, Page 306; assignment from gage covering real property in Web- recorded with Worcester County 6:35pm in the Veterans’ Memorial Hall, CitiMortgage, Inc. to Pretium Mortgage ster, numbered 3 Oak tree Lane, given (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Room 321A. The purpose of this Hear- Credit Partners I Loan Acquisition, LP by Teri L. Erdmann and Shanice Ro- in Book 28263, Page 61. ing: To Act on a Petition from National dated December 1, 2015 recorded in driguez to Mortgage Electronic Reg- These premises will be sold and con- Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to Worcester County (Worcester District) istration Systems Inc., as nominee for veyed subject to and with the benefit relocate 5 JO poles on Cortis Road, Registry of Deeds in Book 54641, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, dated of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, Blackmer Road and Chickering Road Page 86 and assignment from Pretium November 9, 2018, and recorded in easements, covenants, liens or claims beginning at a point approximately Mortgage Credit Partners I Loan the Worcester County (Worcester Dis- in the nature of liens, improvements, 300 feet east of the centerline of the Acquisition, LP to Wilmington Savings trict) Registry of Deeds in Book 59695, public assessments, any and all intersection of Blackmer Road and Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Page 283, has/have filed with this court unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water continuing approximately 700 feet in a Trust, not individually but as trustee a complaint for determination of Defen- and sewer liens and any other munic- westerly direction. National Grid to re- for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust dant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers ipal assessments or liens or existing move overhead lines on and including dated December 21, 2015 recorded in status. encumbrances of record which are poles 30 and 31 off of a farm/field (Cor- Worcester County (Worcester District) If you now are, or recently have been, in force and are applicable, having tis Road onto Blackmer Road, contin- Registry of Deeds in Book 54834, in the active military service of the Unit- priority over said mortgage, whether ue over to Chickering Road) including Page 88, for breach of conditions of ed States of America, then you may be or not reference to such restrictions, poles 1, 2, 3 off of Chickering Road. said mortgage and for the purpose entitled to the benefits of the Service- easements, improvements, liens or New Pole line to be relocated onto pub- of foreclosing the same, the mort- members Civil Relief Act. If you object encumbrances is made in the deed. lic row on Cortis and Chickering Road. gaged premises located at 4 Allen to a foreclosure of the above mentioned TERMS OF SALE: Anyone wishing to be heard on this Avenue, Oxford, MA 01540 will be sold property on that basis, then you or your A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) matter should appear at the date and at a Public Auction at 12:00 PM on attorney must file a written appearance Dollars by certified or bank check will time specified or submits their con- December 30, 2019, at the mortgaged and answer in this court at Three Pem- be required to be paid by the purchas- cerns in writing. premises, more particularly described berton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on er at the time and place of sale. The Steven Sullivan below, all and singular the premises or before January 13, 2020 or you may balance is to be paid by certified or Chairman, Dudley Board of Selectmen described in said mortgage, to wit: lose the opportunity to challenge the bank check at Harmon Law Offices, December 13, 2019 The land, with the buildings and foreclosure on the ground of noncom- P.C., 150 California St., Newton, improvements thereon, situated on pliance with the Act. Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to (SEAL) Allen Avenue in the Town of Oxford, Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, COMMONWEALTH Worcester County, Massachusetts, Justice of this Court on November 26, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within OF MASSACHUSETTS and being shown as Lot #46 on a 2019. thirty (30) days from the date of sale. LAND COURT plan of land entitled: “Huguenot Tract”, Attest:Deborah J. Patterson Deed will be provided to purchaser for DEPARTMENT OF dated August 26, 1927, drawn by J. R. Recorder recording upon receipt in full of the THE TRIAL COURT Kleindienst, Surveyor, which plan is 17865 purchase price. The description of the 19 SM 005902 recorded with the Worcester Registry December 13, 2019 premises contained in said mortgage ORDER OF NOTICE of Deeds in Plan Book 51, Plan 16, shall control in the event of an error in To: and to which plan reference is made NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S this publication. Danielle C. Malone for a more particular description. SALE OF REAL ESTATE Other terms, if any, to be announced and to all persons entitled to the benefit The premises is more particularly By virtue and in execution of the Power at the sale. of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, described in the Deed recorded at of Sale contained in a certain mortgage FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): Worcester County (Worcester District) given by Barbara D. Gould, Joseph L. ASSOCIATION Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Registry of Deeds in Book 21795, Cariglia to Chase Bank USA, N.A., Present holder of said mortgage Cooper Page 340, to wit: dated February 7, 2007 and recorded By its Attorneys, claiming to have an interest in a Mort- The land in Oxford with buildings there- in the Worcester County (Worcester HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. gage covering real property in Webster, on bounded and described as follows: District) Registry of Deeds in Book 150 California St. numbered 23 Mechanic Street, given Being Lot #46 on plan of Huguenot 40641, Page 114, of which mortgage Newton, MA 02458 by Danielle C. Malone to Mortgage Tract, dated August 26, 1927, drawn the undersigned is the present holder, (617)558-0500 Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by J.R. Kleindienst, Surveyor, record- by assignment from: 2012081457 as mortgagee, acting solely as a nom- ed in Worcester Registry of Deeds, Chase Bank USA, N.A. to Mortgage December 6, 2019 inee for Mortgageit, Inc., dated June Plan Book 51, Plan 16 and further Electronic Registration Systems, December 13, 2019 27, 2007, and recorded in Worcester described as follows: Inc., as nominee for Federal National December 20, 2019 County (Worcester District) Registry Beginning at the most northerly point Mortgage Association, recorded on of Deeds in Book 41406, Page 347, as of the tract herein conveyed, which August 2, 2010, in Book No. 46112, at Commonwealth of Massachusetts affected by a Loan Modification Agree- point is also the most westerly corner Page 287 The Trial Court ment dated June 6, 2013, and record- of lot #45, as shown on said plan. Mortgage Electronic Registration Probate and Family Court ed at said Registry of Deeds in Book Thence Southeasterly along said lot Systems, Inc. to Federal National Worcester Probate and Family 52471, Page 136, and now held by the #45 a distance of 118 feet to a point on Mortgage Association, recorded on Court Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed Allen Avenue; November 8, 2011, in Book No. 48090, 225 Main Street with this court a complaint for determi- Thence Southwesterly by said Allen at Page 115 Worcester, MA 01608 nation of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Ser- Avenue, 60 feet to lot #47 as shown for breach of the conditions of said (508) 831-2200 vicemembers status. on said plan; mortgage and for the purpose of fore- Docket No. WO19P3805EA If you now are, or recently have been, Thence Northwesterly along said lot closing, the same will be sold at Public CITATION ON PETITION FOR in the active military service of the Unit- #47, 122.7 feet to lot #43 as shown on Auction at 1:00 PM on December FORMAL ADJUDICATION ed States of America, then you may be said plan; 30, 2019, on the mortgaged prem- Estate of: entitled to the benefits of the Service- Thence Northeasterly along said lot ises located at 20 Marcam Village Elizabeth Gertrude Romaneck members Civil Relief Act. If you object #43, 60.2 feet to the point of beginning. Road, Unit No. 20, Marcam Village Also known as: to a foreclosure of the above mentioned For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded Condominiums, North Oxford (Oxford), Elizabeth Gertrude Murzynowicz property on that basis, then you or your with the Worcester County (Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts, all Date of Death: 07/13/2013 attorney must file a written appearance District) Registry of Deeds in Book and singular the premises described in To all interested persons: and answer in this court at Three Pem- 21795, Page 340. said mortgage, A Petition for Late and Limited For- berton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on The premises will be sold subject to TO WIT: mal Testacy and/or Appointment has or before January 20, 2020 or you may any and all unpaid taxes and other 20 Marcam Village Road, OXFORD, been filed byLaurie J Casavant of lose the opportunity to challenge the municipal assessments and liens, and Worcester County, Massachusetts, Webster MA foreclosure on the ground of noncom- subject to prior liens or other enforce- being Unit No. 20, (the ‘’Unit’’) of requesting that the Court enter a for- pliance with the Act. able encumbrances of record entitled Marcam Village Condominiums, (the mal Decree and Order and for such Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice to precedence over this mortgage, and ‘’Condominium’’) created pursuant to other relief as requested in the Petition. of this Court on December 05, 2019. subject to and with the benefit of all Master Deed dated January 11, 1990 The Petitioner requests that Laurie J Attest: Deborah J. Patterson easements, restrictions, reservations and recorded with Worcester District Casavant of Webster MA be appoint- Recorder and conditions of record and subject to Registry of Deeds on January 24, 1990 ed as Personal Representative(s) of 19-036041 / FC01 all tenancies and/or rights of parties in at Book 12590, Page 203, which Unit said estate to serve Without Surety December 13, 2019 possession. is shown on the site plan filed with on the bond in an unsupervised ad- Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or said Master Deed and on the copy of a ministration. certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 portion of said plan attached and made IMPORTANT NOTICE as a deposit must be shown at the time a part thereof, to which is affixed a You have the right to obtain a copy of and place of the sale in order to qualify verified statement in the form required the Petition from the Petitioner or at the as a bidder (the mortgage holder and by Chapter 183A, Section 9 of the Court. You have a right to object to this its designee(s) are exempt from this General Laws. proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- requirement); high bidder to sign writ- The Unit is conveyed together with ney must file a written appearance and ten Memorandum of Sale upon accep- its undivided interest in the common objection at this Court before: 10:00 tance of bid; balance of purchase price areas and facilities described in said a.m. on the return day of 12/17/2019. payable in cash or by certified check Master Deed and in the By-Laws of This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- in thirty (30) days from the date of the the Marcam Village Condominium line by which you must file a written ap- sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attor- Trust, the organization of Unit Owners pearance and objection if you object to ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 through which the condominium is this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, managed and regulated. ly written appearance and objection MA 01851 or such other time as may The Unit is conveyed subject to and followed by an affidavit of objections be designated by mortgagee. The with the benefit of (a) the provisions of within thirty (30) days of the return day, description for the premises contained Massachusetts General Laws Chapter action may be taken without further no- in said mortgage shall control in the 183A; (b) the terms and provisions tice to you. event of a typographical error in this of said Master Deed, the Declaration UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION publication. of Trust of the Marcam Village UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS Other terms to be announced at the Condominium Trust dated January 11, UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) sale. 1990 and recorded with Worcester A Personal Representative appointed THE 411 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, District Registry of Deeds at Book under the MUPC in an unsupervised CHECK OUT ALL FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not indi- 12590, Page 238, the By-Laws set administration is not required to file an vidually but as trustee for Pretium forth in said Declaration of Trust and inventory or annual accounts with the THE LATEST Mortgage Acquisition Trust any rules and regulations promulgated Court. Persons interested in the estate Korde & Associates, P.C. thereunder, and the obligations there- are entitled to notice regarding the ad- IN LOCAL SPORTS! www.webstertimes.net Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Webster Times • 11 LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE thereof at Valley Street; publication. Ave, Oxford, MA 01540 MORTGAGEE’S SALE THENCE extending westerly by said Other terms to be announced at the This notice has been given under the OF REAL ESTATE Valley Street, one hundred forty (140) sale. provisions of G.L. c255, Section 39A By virtue of and in execution of the feet to a corner; PHH Mortgage Corporation successor December 13, 2019 Power of Sale contained in a cer- THENCE extending northerly, four- by merger to Ocwen Loan Servicing December 20, 2019 tain mortgage given by Eddie Colon teen (14) feet; LLC December 27, 2019 to Mortgage Electronic Registration THENCE extending easterly, one hun- Korde & Associates, P.C. Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, acting dred thirty-two (132) feet to said Myrtle 900 Chelmsford Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts solely as a nominee for Seacoast Avenue; Suite 3102 The Trial Court Mortgage Corporation, dated August THENCE extending southerly by said Lowell, MA 01851 Probate and Family Court 8, 2018 and recorded in Worcester Myrtle Avenue, sixty-one (61) feet to (978) 256-1500 Worcester Division County (Worcester District) Registry of the point of beginning. Colon, Eddie, 19-035422 Docket No. WO19P3709EA Deeds in Book 59230, Page 134 (the Property Address: 76 Myrtle Street, December 13, 2019 Estate of: “Mortgage”) of which mortgage PHH Webster, Worcester County, December 20, 2019 Bonnie L. Masse Mortgage Corporation successor by Massachusetts December 27, 2019 Also Known As: merger to Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC For title see Book 59230 Page 131. Bonnie Masse is the present holder by assignment For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded LEGAL NOTICE Date Of Death: September 3, 2019 from Mortgage Electronic Registration with the Worcester County (Worcester Notice is hereby given by Bonnette’s INFORMAL PROBATE Systems, Inc.,as nominee for Seacoast District) Registry of Deeds in Book Automotive, Inc., 456 Main St., Oxford, PUBLICATION NOTICE Mortgage Corporation to Plaza Home 59230, Page 131. MA 01540 pursuant to the provisions To all persons interested in the above Mortgage Inc. dated January 30, The premises will be sold subject to of G.L. c.255, Section 39A, that on captioned estate, by Petition of 2019 recorded in Worcester County any and all unpaid taxes and other 01/03/2020 @ 5:00PM at: Petitioner Devon T. Alston of Oxford, (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds municipal assessments and liens, and Bonnette’s Automotive, Inc MA in Book 59994, Page 83; assignment subject to prior liens or other enforce- 456 Main Street Devon T. Alston of Oxford, MA has from Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. to able encumbrances of record entitled Oxford, MA 01540 been informally appointed as the Per- Ocwen Loan servicing, LLC dated May to precedence over this mortgage, and The following motor vehicles will be sonal Representative of the estate to 20, 2019 recorded in Worcester County subject to and with the benefit of all sold at a private sale to satisfy the Ga- serve without surety on the bond. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds easements, restrictions, reservations rage Keeper’s Lien thereon for storage, The estate is being administered un- in Book 60531, Page 249 and assign- and conditions of record and subject to towing charges, care and expenses of der informal procedure by the Personal ment from Plaza Home Mortgage Inc all tenancies and/or rights of parties in notices and sale of said vehicles. Representative under the Massachu- to PHH Mortgage Corporation dated possession. Description of vehicles: setts Uniform Probate Code without June 27, 2019 recorded in Worcester Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or Vehicle: VIN# 1N4AL21E77C226794, supervision by the Court. Inventory County (Worcester District) Registry of certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 2007 Nissan Altima, 9DN421/MA and accounts are not required to be Deeds in Book 60644, Page 343, for as a deposit must be shown at the time Owner: Santo Nova, 85 Archdale Rd filed with the Court, but interested par- breach of conditions of said mortgage and place of the sale in order to qualify Apt320, Roslindale, MA 02131 ties are entitled to notice regarding the and for the purpose of foreclosing the as a bidder (the mortgage holder and Vehicle: VIN# 1HGCP36899A032980 , administration from the Personal Rep- same, the mortgaged premises locat- its designee(s) are exempt from this 2009 Honda Accord, 7AM272/MA resentative and can petition the Court ed at 76 Myrtle Avenue, Webster, MA requirement); high bidder to sign writ- Owner: Marcel Cooley, 22 Holland Rd , in any matter relating to the estate, 01570 will be sold at a Public Auction ten Memorandum of Sale upon accep- Worcester, MA 01603 including distribution of assets and at 1:00 PM on January 7, 2020, at the tance of bid; balance of purchase price Vehicle: VIN# 1GNET1656461009472, expenses of administration. Interest- mortgaged premises, more particularly payable in cash or by certified check 2004 Chev Trailblazer, 19XE88/MA ed parties are entitled to petition the described below, all and singular the in thirty (30) days from the date of the Owner: Zoradis DeJesus, 7 Laurel St Court to institute formal proceedings premises described in said mortgage, sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attor- Apt2, Worcester, MA 01608 and to obtain orders terminating or re- to wit: ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Vehicle: VIN# 3GSCL33P58S643838 , stricting the powers of Personal Rep- The land with the buildings thereon Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, 2008 Saturn Vue, 4WF387/MA resentatives appointed under informal located at 76 Myrtle Avenue, Webster, MA 01851 or such other time as may Owner: Raymond Fish, 27 Dresser St procedure. A copy of the Petition and Worcester County, Commonwealth be designated by mortgagee. The Apt1, Webster, MA 01570 Will, if any, can be obtained from the of Massachusetts, bounded and description for the premises contained Vehicle: VIN# 1G1ZE5ST8GF248400, petitioners. described as follows: in said mortgage shall control in the 2016 Chev Malibu, NO REG December 13, 2019 BEGINNING at the southeast corner event of a typographical error in this Owner: Kimberly Ford, 10 Quobaug

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