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SEND YOUR NEWS AND PICS TO [email protected] Friday, July 2, 2021 HFA Brings On Events Hotter Than, Well, July Hitchcock Free Academy makes July sizzle with music, with mindfulness, with art, with yoga, and with insight on an edge-of-your- seat whodunit set at the Brimfield Flea Market. July kicks off with Art is for Everyone, an exploratory art experience geared for kindergarteners to fifth graders, and their parent or caregiver, which begins July 1 and runs every Thursday through the month from 9 am to 10:15. Students will work with a variety of mediums in order to learn to be creative by experimenting and by learning different artistic techniques. The class culminates with an Art Governor Baker launches VaxMillions Giveaway program BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER REGION – Just in case getting protected against COVID-19 wasn’t incentive enough, the Baker- Polito Administration recently added over five mil- lion more reasons for residents to schedule their shots. In a partnership with the Massachusetts State Lottery, Governor Baker and his team announced last month the launch of the VaxMillions Giveaway program. All Massachusetts adults who are fully Show on the final Thursday of the month so that family the chase through many area localities. Freeman will vaccinated against COVID-19 are eligible to enter and friends can admire students’ imaginative work. be at Hitchcock Academy on July 14 at 6 pm. During this for a chance to win one of five separate $1 million Mystery lovers can meet author and antique dealer free event she plans to discuss both her current work cash prizes. Carol Freeman, who opens her latest book with a shock- and to share the unconventional path which led her to Additionally, fully vaccinated residents between ing murder at the Brimfield Flea Market. The Baron of writing. Refreshments will be served. 12-17 years of age may enter for the chance to win Brimfield: Murder at Midnight puts her 72 year old ama- Hitchcock Academy’s upcoming roster of classes take one of five $300,000 scholarship grants. teur sleuths, Ellen and Charlie, on the trail of a murder- full advantage of the warm weather and spacious lawn. Although Massachusetts ranks third in the er, who seeks to evade detection under the cover of the A new Fencing class begins outdoors, weather permit- nation in vaccine rate, (59.76-percent of the popu- May flea market. Readers are sure to enjoy following Turn To HITCHCOCK, A14 lation), state officials are determined to raise that page number even higher. “The VaxMillions Giveaway is one of the many ways our administration is encouraging people to get the vaccine, and we are grateful for the part- Living The Dream!! nership of Treasurer Goldberg and the Mass. State Lottery in developing the program,” said Governor Charlie Baker. Eligible residents will be able to enter the draw- ing on July 1. Drawings will be held once a week for five weeks, beginning the week of Monday, July 26, and continuing through the week ending Friday, August 27. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We are hopeful that this new initiative will encourage even more resi- dents to get the COVID vaccine and help return our Commonwealth to a new normal.” Added State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, “The Massachusetts State Lottery is proud to join Governor Charlie Baker and the Department of Public Health to ensure the health, safety, and well- being of every person across the Commonwealth. The Lottery has decades of experience and know- how to hold drawings with integrity, and our team Courtesy is excited to fulfill an essential role in this initia- Center with Colonial black gold trim hat is Most Worshipful Richard Maggio Grand Master of Boston and to his right is R.W. tive.” Christopher St. Cyr Junior Grand Warden along with Master Masons from all over the State of Massachusetts and beyond. The Commonwealth is launching the VaxMillions Giveaway as one of many strategies BY BRO. JIMMY FALZONE Governor Baker. Now that the restriction, have been to increase awareness of the availability and effi- PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER lifted brethren came to celebrate a presentation of the cacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. Beginning July 1, QUINEBAUG MASONIC LODGE Junior Grand Wardens “Jewel” to Right Worshipful Massachusetts residents will be able to enter the On Saturday June 19th over a 150 Master Masons Christopher St. Cyr Junior Grand Warden Grand VaxMillions Giveaway online. If you do not have Brethren from throughout Massachusetts, and beyond Masonic Lodge of Boston Massachusetts. access to the internet or require assistance, there gathered at the Worcester Masonic Building for a cer- R.W. Chris grew up and lived in Southbridge and emony gathering that was postponed 17 months due to Charlton and is a graduate of Bay Path Regional Turn To VAXMILLIONS, page A14 Covid-19 and restrictions that were put into place by Vocational High School where he took up electri- cal. R.W. Chris is presently employed by Karl Storz Endoscope in Charlton. R.W. Chris first started to show interest in Freemasonry back in 2006. He saw the Benjamin Franklin commercials on T.V. asking, “IS Local Covid Heroes Honored at THERE GREATNESS IN YOU? “and was fascinated with the Knights Templar. He took the next step and called the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge in Southbridge Chamber’s Business Comeback Party and left a message on the answering machine. He was contacted by the Lodge Ambassador Brethren George Sturbridge, MA – The Chamber of Central Mass Makara and came to the lodge for a tour and was given a South hosted its first in-person event since March of little history on Freemasonry. Well folks as you can see 2020 on the evening of June 24 at the Publick House the rest is history as R.W. Chris moved up in the frater- Historic Inn in Sturbridge. Nearly two hundred guests nity that he loves and is dear to his heart. attended the celebration which commemorated many R.W. Chris took the first step in Freemasonry towards of the moments we missed sharing together over the the end of 2006. In March of 2007 after he finished his last 15 months and paid special tribute to our Local degree work, he was raised to the Sublime Degree of Covid Heroes who stepped up to keep our neighbors and Master Mason. R.W. Chris did not stop there he want- friends safe during the pandemic crisis. ed to learn more and started going through the officer Nominated by Chamber members and selected by chairs in the lodge and was involved in the 24th Masonic the Chamber’s Board of Directors, the following heroes District from 2007-2011 was the (DDGM) District Deputy were presented proclamations from local dignitaries Grand Master Awareness Officer. In 2012 he became and honored in a short film, which was shot on location one of Quinebaug Masonic Lodge Youngest Worshipful at the various local businesses and premiered at the Master. This is an exciting and extraordinary accom- Chamber party. All of these local heroes are described plishment for a young man to go thru all the officer as going above and beyond during the health emer- chairs and get voted into become Master of the Lodge. gency, dedicated, selfless and community-minded. For He was hooked and wanted more. Due to his personal- details on the awesome contributions made by these ity, outgoingness, and the fact he is a chatter box, his folks, you are invited to view the short film which can Courtesy thirst for knowledge and love for Freemasonry continue be accessed by visiting the Chamber’s facebook page at lisa daoust: Lisa Daoust, Health Agent for the Town of his move up in the 24th District and became the DDGM www.facebook.com/cmschamber. Spencer, accepts her Local Covid Heroes proclamation from Marshal from 2014-2015 and 2015 Grand Steward to the The Chamber of Central Mass South’s Local Covid Rep. Peter Durant (r). Grand Lodge in Boston. He has so many more accom- Heroes are: Micknuck’s Market plishments that there are too many to mention. • Lisa Daoust, Town of Spencer Health Agent • The Construction & Maintenance Team at The The Grand Masonic Lodge in Boston took note of • Emily Dunnack, Old Sturbridge Village and Old Center of Hope this young upcoming Master Mason and was picked to Sturbridge Academy • The entire Staff of Big Bunny Supermarket & Turn To HEROES, page A14 Turn To MASONS, page A14 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, July 2, 2021 Koinonia Presents Annual Education Awards STURBRIDGE, MA – The women’s group of the Sturbridge Federated Church, formally known as Koinonia, presented its annual education award to four outstanding area recipients on Sunday, June 20. The award, which includes a $1,000 honorarium, is pre- sented to candidates who best exem- plify the qualities of character, merit, and service. Men and women, young and old, who are taking college cours- es and other classes are all eligible for the award. This year’s education award committee, comprised of Lucette Favreau, Nancy Castendyk, Susan Schwartz, and Barbara Stietzel, pre- sented awards to the following recipi- ents: Mai Caslowitz, daughter of Susie Bonta of Sturbridge, and Carl Caslowitz of Canton, CT is a 2021 graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School who is headed to Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ in the fall to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree with a concentra- tion in musical theatre. “Mai’s talent is only eclipsed by the sterling qualities that constitute her character,” said Ms. Schwartz. “She is what we call a ‘triple threat,’ superlatively gifted in musi- cal voice, nimbly skilled in dance and movement, and blessed with comedic and dramatic acting abilities. These are enhanced by her empathy, wisdom, and gracious open nature. A deeply caring individual, Mai has volunteered in mul- tiple, diverse service capacities since childhood, and likewise hopes to use her talents to benefit others.” Olivia Olson, daughter of Tom and Kathy Olson of Sturbridge, is a 2021 grad- uate of Tantasqua Regional High School who will be entering the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in the fall as a dance major. “Olivia has shown generosity, compassion, and a depth of dedication to our church and her with honors with high distinction. “As from home, they may be lonely, happy, Ms. Favreau. “We appreciate your will- school,” said Ms. Castendyk. “She has an Eagle Scout, Ryan has been involved or sad, but they can always wrap them- ingness to take the time to participate in shared her time and talents as a volun- in multiple service projects, including selves in this quilt and know that God this program, and we encourage other teer leader of various Sunday School one at Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary,” is with them.” students to apply for future awards.” programs, Vacation Bible School, and according to Ms. Stietzel. “At WPI, he “Koinonia believes in rewarding Koinonia, a word that appears in several Christmas pageants. Her teach- volunteered many hours researching those who have already distinguished several forms in the New Testament, ers expressed high praise for Olivia’s antibiotic resistance in a relative of the themselves by their character, merit, most often refers to fellowship. This commitment to the school’s concert bacteria that causes tuberculosis, and and service, and who are continuing word of Greek origin suggests a sense of choir, theatre program, Maestros, and worked hundreds of volunteer hours to better themselves through learning partnership, sharing, companionship, Encore, all of which proved her to be a with the “Lens and Lights” group at and education. We would like to thank and philanthropic service. Koinonia skilled leader, actor, musician, dancer, WPI, managing lighting, sound, and everyone who applied for this year’s meets monthly in Fellowship Hall. All and dance instructor.” projection services for the entire cam- education awards or who wrote letters members and friends of the Federated Jeremy Peters, son of Mark and pus. His professors say that Ryan is a of reference for their candidates,” said Church are welcome to attend. Missy Peters of Southbridge, is a 2021 person who will always do the right graduate of Southbridge High School thing for the right reason. He treats where he was class president and vale- everyone fairly and with compassion. dictorian, National Honor Society pres- His positive attitude, determination, QCC is a Vaccine Champion College ident, varsity tennis captain, president and kindness are prominent character- WORCESTER, will engage their offering vaccina- vaccine clinics, of the International Thespian Society istics.” In the fall, Ryan will serve as a MA— June college communi- tion information we are provid- and a member of the school band. teaching assistant at Purdue University 23, 2021— ties and encour- through public ing easier access “Jeremy is a true Renaissance man,” in Indiana, in a six-year program lead- Quinsigamond age everyone to service videos in for our students, said Ms. Favreau. “In addition to the ing to a doctorate in biological sciences. Community get vaccinated. multiple languag- their families, leadership roles mentioned, he is an In addition to the education award, College has joined Statistics show es, along with as well as QCC Eagle Scout, a member of Worcester the graduating seniors were presented President Biden’s that a significant fact sheets in employees, which County Bee Association, and the owner with a custom handmade quilt, loving- COVID-19 College portion of the multiple languag- enables more in of a pork business!” Jeremy is headed to ly made by Shirley Hitlin, Ryan and Vaccination older population es, a link to vacci- our community to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the Jeremy’s grandmother, who has been Challenge. have been vacci- nation locations be vaccinated.” fall where he will major in mechanical honoring graduates with quilts for the Colleges across nated; however, and a link to the President’s engineering. past five years. “They are made with the country are the younger gen- Massachusetts Biden’s goal is to Ryan Peters, son of Mark and Missy the idea that they are stuffed with love being asked to eration is lagging COVID-19 infor- have 160 million Peters of Southbridge, is a 2021 gradu- from their church community,” Ms. commit to tak- behind. Colleges mation website. Americans being ate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute Hitlin said. ”When students are away ing actions that and universities QCC has fully vaccinated offer a significant already hosted by July 4. opportunity to two Moderna For more infor- reach that young- Vaccine Clinics mation about VILLAGER er generation. on its cam- QCC, contact Josh “We are com- pus (670 West Martin, Director mitted to keep- Boylston, Street, of Institutional ALMANAC ing our college Worcester) for Communications community, our the QCC com- at 508.854.7513 TO PLACE AN AD: STURBRIDGE VILLAGER OPEN TO CLOSE city, and the munity, as well or jmartin@qcc. ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE PUBLISHED BY Commonwealth as faculty, staff mass.edu MIKAELA VICTOR STONEBRIDGE PRESS HOLLAND: 413-245-7108 Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and safe. The best and students Quinsigamond (508) 909-4126 PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER way to do this is from Assumption Community [email protected] FRANK G. CHILINSKI 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 860-928-1818 EXT. 103 by getting vac- University, Anna College provides SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: [email protected] FISKDALE: 508-347-6486 cinated,” said Maria College and the community ERRI ETERSON K P BUSINESS MANAGER Weekdays 9:00-4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 QCC President Becker College. with high qual- (508) 909-4103 RYAN CORNEAU STURBRIDGE 508-347-6463 Luis G. Pedraja, Approximately 90 ity, affordable [email protected] 860-928-1818 EXT. 102 Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 Ph.D. “This is a people were vac- higher education TO PRINT AN OBITUARY: [email protected] challenge I hope cinated at each in Worcester E-MAIL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR BRIMFIELD: 413-245-3451 all colleges and clinic. County. As a JIM DINICOLA Weekdays: 9:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 [email protected] 508-764-6102 universities will “Spreading regional leader CALL: 508-909-4149 [email protected] WALES: 413-245-9808 stand behind so the word about in education and OR send to Sturbridge Villager that we can put the importance workforce devel- EDITOR Weekdays 8:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 4:30 and P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 BRENDAN BERUBE Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 an end to this of getting vacci- opment, QCC TO SUBMIT A LETTER 508-909-4106 global health cri- nated has been a serves the diverse TO THE EDITOR: [email protected] REAL ESTATE sis.” priority at QCC. educational E-MAIL: [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER BRIMFIELD QCC has taken Offering informa- needs of Central OR send to Sturbridge Villager JULIE CLARKE a visible role in tion that is easi- Massachusetts by 860-928-1818, EXT. 305 None COVID-19 com- ly accessible, in providing afford- P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 [email protected] HOLLAND munity outreach. multiple languag- able, accessible, The Sturbridge Villager (USPS#024-955) is published weekly by $288,000, 30 Leno Rd, Colon, Andrew, The College es, enables us to and high quality Stonebridge Press, Inc., 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Periodical and Colon, Brandi, to Sheldon, Scott. developed a reach more in programming postage paid at Southbridge, MA 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address STURBRIDGE comprehensive, our community,” leading to trans- changes to Sturbridge Villager, P. O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 None COVID-19 vacci- President Pedraja fer, career, and nation webpage said. “By hosting lifelong learning. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 3 New summer series launches July 8 with free concert by the Brubeck Brothers Quartet Venues in July include the Riley-Pappas Pavilion in Auburn, Indian Ranch in Webster, & The Hanover Theatre in Worcester.

Music Worcester begins its first programs currently serve youth and summer series of concerts, Summer families of greater Worcester: master- @ MW, on Thursday, July 8 with classes by visiting artists, Tickets to a free presentation of the Brubeck Opportunity, in-schools residencies, Brothers Quartet, the sons of leg- and the Young Artist Competitions. endary Dave Brubeck, in Auburn, The 2020-2021 virtual season has MA. Two other concerts later in featured violinist Joshua Bell, pia- the month bring the Hot Sardines nists Asiya Korepanova and Simone to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA Dinnerstein, the vocal ensemble on July 22, and the Gospel choir Chanticleer, folk musician Rhiannon Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Giddens, and The Worcester Chorus. Zamar to The Hanover Theatre in WWW.MUSICWORCESTER.ORG Worcester on July 25. This inau- welcome even more varied artists $35+, tickets required, limited dis- gural Summer @ MW season will and ensembles to the region." tanced seating available continue through early September, The concerts at Indian Ranch and Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of with additional concerts being The Hanover Theatre will feature Zamar announced very soon. seating sections where distanced Sunday, July 25 at 6pm "As Music Worcester started plan- "pods" of seats will be available for The Hanover Theatre, Worcester, ning to emerge from this recent pan- patrons who prefer or need such MA demic, virtual season of program- an option, with general admission $25 students; $35+ adults, tickets ming, it became apparent that we seating available elsewhere at both required, limited distanced seating ACCURACY WATCH could move somewhat quickly and venues. available bring back our live music presen- Calendar listings for July: The Sturbridge Villager is committed to About Music Worcester: tations to Greater Worcester far Brubeck Brothers Quartet accuracy in all its news reports. Although earlier than our usual October sea- Music Worcester, Inc., original- Thursday, July 8 at 6pm numerous safeguards are in place to ensure son opener," noted Adrien Finlay, Riley-Pappas Pavilion, Auburn, ly known as the Worcester County Executive Director. "We are extraor- MA Music Association, for years ran the accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. dinarily excited to add summer pro- Free, open to the public Worcester Music Festival. Current Confirmed fact errors will be corrected gramming to our annual activities Hot Sardines programs reflect the merger in at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a from this point forward, which will Thursday, July 22 at 6pm the mid-1990s of the Festival with timely manner. allow us to explore new venues and Indian Ranch, Webster, MA International Artists Series and the If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- MA Jazz Festival. Great performanc- 4106 or email news@stonebridgepress. es by world-renowned orchestras and guest soloists, chamber music, news during normal business hours. During Households In Need Encouraged To ballet, world music and dance, jazz non-business hours, leave a message in and choral masterworks are hall- the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will marks of Music Worcester’s annu- return your phone call. Apply To Good Neighbor Energy al operations. Multiple educational Fund In Anticipation Of OPEN Tuesday/Wednesday 8am-2pm Thursday/Friday 8am-8pm End To Moratorium On Shut-Offs Saturday and Sunday 7am-2pm (BREAKFAST ALL DAY) CANTON, MA, June 24, 2021 – Due letter will also serve as qualifica- to the end to the moratorium on home tion for the Mass Save Enhanced FISH Dine-In OPEN SUNDAY, July 4th • 7am-12pm energy shut-offs for customers of inves- Insulation Incentive for customers of a tor-owned utilities not on protected sta- Massachusetts investor-owned utility. & CHIPS OR Take-Out Breakfast Only tus next Thursday, July 1st, 2021, the Specifically, the offer provides quali- 220 AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD, SOUTHBRIDGE Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy fied customers with no-cost insulation, Fund’s sponsoring energy companies as well as other no-cost energy savings OPEN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH • DINNER THURSDAY & FRIDAY TIL 8PM are encouraging those in need to apply measures. for assistance as soon as possible by vis- The Fund’s 35th annual “Give The iting their local Salvation Army Corps Gift of Warmth” campaign is a coop- Community Center. If unsure of where erative effort between the Fund’s 19 Town of Sturbridge the nearest Community Center is locat- sponsoring energy companies, the ed, please visit www.magoodneighbor. general public and the corporate com- DPW Heavy org. munity to raise $500,000 and help an Equipment Operator The Massachusetts Good Neighbor anticipated 1,500 households. The Energy Fund is often the last resort for campaign relies on the generosity of Department of Public Works families who are in temporary finan- individuals, families, local corpora- The Town of Sturbridge has an immediate full-time opening for a cial difficulty and do not qualify for tions and foundations for support and Heavy Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Works, federal and state fuel assistance pro- has raised more than $22.5 million and Highway Division. This position is a union position and the suc- grams such as LIHEAP. The Salvation assisted over 91,250 households since Army Massachusetts Division pays the its inception in 1985. cessful candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equip- energy provider directly for households Massachusetts residents and busi- ment and driving trucks equipped with dump bodies to transport whose gross income falls between 60 nesses that wish to donate to the Fund and dump loose materials, among other responsibilities. A CDL and 80 percent of the state’s median are encouraged to use the green Good (Class B) and hoisting license (Class 2B) are required. The income levels. For example, a house- Neighbor Energy Fund donation enve- starting pay for the position is $24.47 per hour. For a copy of the hold size of 4 would need to have a total lope found as an insert in monthly complete job description and an application please go to https:// gross yearly income of between $75,202 energy bills. Some energy companies www.sturbridge.gov/your-government/pages/job-opportunities. and $100,268 to qualify. This campaign offer an 'add a dollar' program which Position open until filled. year's Fund disbursement is $300 per allows customers to contribute on The Town of Sturbridge is an EOE. eligible household per heating season. their monthly bill payment by one dollar “Once the investor-owned utilities’ or more. Anyone can also donate with a moratorium on energy shut-offs ends credit card online at www.magoodneigh- there is often a spike in the urgen- bor.org. Donors can also simply mail a cy of need for energy assistance,” check payable to “Good Neighbor Energy said Marie McCabe, Chairperson of Fund”, c/o The Salvation Army, 25 j j j Friday’s Child j j j the 2021 Good Neighbor Energy Fund Shawmut Road, Canton, Massachusetts campaign and Customer Service 02021-1408. Participating energy compa- Representative at North Attleborough nies support their respective customers’ Hi! My name is Henry Electric Department. “With this in generosity through various giving pro- mind, households who are having trou- grams. and I love sports! ble making ends meet due to the pan- For more information about how demic or another crisis shouldn’t delay to apply for the Massachusetts Good Henry is an outgoing teen of in looking to the Fund as a potential Neighbor Energy Fund, visit your local African American descent who source for help.” McCabe added that Salvation Army Corps Community enjoys being active, whether the easiest way to determine if a house- Center or call 800-334-3047 if you live in hold qualifies is to visit the Fund’s area codes 508, 617, 781 or 978 or 800-262- he is playing outside or engag- website at www.magoodneighbor.org. 1320 if you live in area code 413. Web: ing in sports-related activities. The Fund’s distribution award www.magoodneighbor.org. He has a natural athletic abil- ity. Some of Henry’s other in- P.A.L. of the Week terests include listening to mu- St. Nicholas Sponsored by Cormier Jewelers sic, dancing, and playing video Name: Lily games. His teachers report he Albanian Orthodox Breed: DSH is doing well in school. He has Sex: Female a great sense of humor and Meet Lily – A very pretty calico, she is a Church announces vivacious and energetic young feline girl. loves to joke around. Lily likes everyone who comes into the shelter and hopes that Legally freed for adoption, they will play with her. Because of her exuberance; we feel Raffle Winners that she would not be happy in a small apartment. Now that the Henry would thrive in a per- weather is nice; she spends some of her time in the shelter’s manent family as the youngest St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox outdoor enclosure. Lily had a very difficult life prior to coming Henry Church announces the winners of to the shelter. She had multiple litters of kittens. Lily must be or only child. 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In 2021 he was awarded ADDP is a state-wide association community.” an honorary Ph.D. from Assumption that focuses on issues relating to Bates has served as President & University. developmental/intellectual disabil- CEO of Open Sky since its formation Bates currently serves as Vice ities, Autism and brain injury ser- in 2018 and oversaw the affiliation of Chairperson on the Board of vices. They provide financial and The Bridge of Central Massachusetts the Association of Behavioral political advocacy for their over 130 and Alternatives Unlimited. Prior to Healthcare of Massachusetts and as member organizations and also offer his position at Open Sky, he served a Corporator for Greater Worcester professional development opportu- as President & CEO at The Bridge Community Foundation. nities. of Central Massachusetts and as About Open Sky Community Services Open Sky Community Services is dba for Alternatives Unlimited, Inc and The Bridge of Central MA. Open Sky offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children with mental health chal- lenges, developmental and intellec- Courtesy tual disabilities, substance use dis- Ken Bates orders, brain injury, homelessness Executive Director of New Business and other challenges throughout and Financial Growth for the Central Massachusetts. Open Sky Commonwealth Medicine at UMass Community Services has over 1,300 Medical School. He has also served dedicated employees and an annu- as Vice-President of Behavioral al budget of $89M with more than Health at Advocates, Inc. and as 100 programs throughout the region. Director of Outpatient Services at For more information, please visit Spectrum Health Systems. www.openskycs.org. Ribbon Cutting Celebrated the Expanding Services at Summit Agency For Youth With Autism In The Worcester Area A ribbon cutting celebration to Murray. Summit Agency was recog- announce the opening of Summit nized by the State of Massachusetts Health & Wellness Center and Summit with an Official Citation. Campus for children and young adults “Think back to 20-30 years ago and the with Autism and related diagnoses took services that were available for young place on Thursday, June 17th. adults who had intellectual or develop- Thursday night’s ribbon cutting mental disabilities, we were just learn- was a celebration of the addition of ing, we were just providing services the Summit Campus and Health & in K-12, we were beginning inclusive Wellness Center which was a natural enrollment legislation to provide more progression of the Summit Agency’s services for this demographic in col- mission. Their goal is to support this leges and universities; so I think it is vulnerable and underserved population great that we’ve been able, through in the Worcester community, and the your advocacy, and grassroots efforts surrounding areas. and getting the attention of legislators This comes at a good time as the and other policy officials to tell us what prevalence of ASD (Autism Spectrum your children need to be successful Diagnosis) and related diagnoses are and have a good quality of life. ” stated on the rise. According to the CDC 1 in Senator Michael Moore. 54 children are diagnosed with ASD . In There were over 70 guests, and the cel- the US alone there are roughly 550,000 ebration included a tour of the facilities, children with ASD who will be tran- refreshments and hor d'oeuvres, along sitioning into adulthood over the next with raffles for a Worcester Railers Gift decade, and it is expected that approx- Basket and gift cards to Wings Over imately 45 percent of these emerging Worcester, Smoke Stack Urban BBQ, adults will enroll in a university, col- 'Olo Pizza and Meze Estiatorio. lege, or technical/vocational school in The Summit Health & Wellness the coming years. Springer's Journal of Center will offer the following clinical Autism and Developmental Disorders. modalities that include: psychiatric ser- (January 2018) vices, behavioral services, counseling The Summit Health & Wellness services, and general health & wellness Center and Summit Campus ribbon cut- practices with Dr. Oliver Joseph, as the ting took place on Thursday June 17th, Agency’s Chief Medical Officer. Many 2021 from 5pm - 7pm outdoors at the cor- are excited to begin making appoint- ner of Fruit Street and William Street ments. It will serve both the Summit in Worcester. 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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List WORCESTER, MA (06/24/2021)-- of 24 majoring in Data Science The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from most other universities About as WPI does not compute a grade Worcester Polytechnic Institute point average (GPA). Instead, WPI WPI, a global leader in project-based defines the Dean's List by the amount learning, is a distinctive, top-tier of work completed at the A level in technological university founded in courses and projects. The following 1865 on the principle that students undergradutes were named to the learn most effectively by applying Spring 2021 Dean's List: the theory learned in the classroom Jacob Goodwin of Sturbridge, MA to the practice of solving real-world class of 21 majoring in Chemical problems. Recognized by the National Engineering Academy of Engineering with the Joshua Hoy of Fiskdale, MA class of 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for 21 majoring in Robotics Engineering Innovation in Engineering and Veronica Melican of Fiskdale, MA Technology Education, WPI's pioneer- class of 22 majoring in Computer ing project-based curriculum engages Science undergraduates in solving important Jack Lafond of Sturbridge, MA class scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers Fiskdale Resident around the world. WPI offers more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doc- toral degree programs across 17 aca- Graduates in Class demic departments in science, engi- neering, technology, business, the of 2021 from Anna social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pur- sue groundbreaking research to meet Maria College ongoing challenges in health and bio- technology; robotics and the inter- The below Fiskdale resident grad- net of things; advanced materials and uated with the Class of 2021 from manufacturing; cyber, data, and secu- Anna Maria College. rity systems; learning science; and Serena Noinala, Bachelor of more. www.wpi.edu Science Friday, July 2, 2021 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 5 Worcester County Overdose Response Program Sees Successes in First Year WORCESTER – More than half of those offered services following an overdose accepted treatment as part of a program launched last year by District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. and all 60 police departments in Worcester County. Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) launched in March 2020 and was used by police departments in all of Worcester County’s cities and towns over the last year to collect overdose data and respond to non-fatal overdose victims to offer services. The response visits were performed with a plainclothes police offi- cer and a recovery coach usually within 48 hours of an overdose incident. Data from the last year shows that on 52 percent of the follow-up visits, indi- viduals accepted services. In another 9 percent of instances the individuals were already seeking services. “These are encouraging numbers,” said Mr. Early in a press conference today. “It was a challenging year to launch this program with the roadblocks presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. These numbers are a promising start. Any time we can help even one person get access to treatment is a life that is being saved.” The District Attorney’s office pur- chased the CIMS software for $40,000 “Addiction has no jurisdictional assisted by a partnership with Opening an overdose. using drug forfeiture funds in 2019 from boundaries,” said Fitchburg Police Chief the Word Recovery Center, run by Rev. Mr. Early was also joined at the press developers Kelley Research Associates. Ernest Martineau, former President Janice Ford, which opened in June 2020 conference by Worcester Police Chief The implementation of CIMS was a suc- of the Central Mass. Chiefs of Police and served more than 2,000 people. Steven Sargent, current President of the cessful partnership between the District Association. “When there’s no bound- In fall of 2020, the District Attorney’s Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association Attorney’s Office, local police depart- ary for that, there can be no bound- office was awarded a $1.2 million grant and Southbridge Chief Shane Woodson, ments and municipalities. ary for helping people. And that’s what from the federal Department of Justice- Dudley Police Chief Steven Wojnar, “By getting the names of the folks this does. It connects 60 cities and towns Bureau of Justice Assistance to fund and Worcester Fire Department Deputy who’ve had the non-fatal overdoses and police departments in responding and recovery coaches that will respond with Chief John Powers. by giving the opportunity for the follow helping.” police to follow up and offer services after up…what you’ve done is open the door. “The beauty of CIMS coming on board You’ve made the connection. You’ve pro- is now we have a centralized database vided an opportunity for that person that’s tracking and we get an alert when OESP Announces 2021 when they’re ready to take advantage of we have to go offer up services. And the the treatment options that are available other thing that we were missing was to them,” said Worcester City Manager when people were outside of Webster Edward Augustus. having an overdose, we never knew. Dave Nelsen Scholarship Winners CIMS allows police departments to Now with CIMS, we can follow up with CRANFORD, NJ – June 24, 2021 – The share information, as well, so that when them. It’s a really integral part of get- National Association of Oil and Energy a person overdoses outside of their home- ting these people the help they need,” Service Professionals (OESP) is pleased town they are still receiving a follow up said Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw. to announce the winners of the 2021 Dave visit. Webster’s responses to those in need are Nelsen Scholarship. The Dave Nelsen Scholarship was established in 1999 as a way to remem- University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s ber and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. The scholarship is awarded to List for the Spring 2021 Semester students or technicians who are cur- rently or planning to attend a technical DURHAM, NH (06/24/2021)-- The fol- average are awarded high honors and college or trade school, pursuing a career lowing students have been named to students whose grade point average is in the oil & energy industry. the Dean's List at the University of New 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors. “We are extremely proud of the 2021 Hampshire for the spring 2021 semester. The University of New Hampshire Dave Nelsen Scholarship recipients,” Katherine McGlinchy of Brimfield, is a flagship research university that OESP President Scott Vadino said. MA for earning Highest Honors inspires innovation and transforms “These individuals are the best of the Leia Krans of Sturbridge, MA for lives in our state, nation and world. best applicants and we are confident that earning High Honors More than 16,000 students from all 50 they will continue the legacy of Dave Carly Cave of Sturbridge, MA for states and 71 countries engage with an Nelsen.” • Michael Campitelli – Attends Entech earning Highest Honors award-winning faculty in top ranked “We are very thankful to our corporate, Advanced Energy Training in Crowell, Morgan Hammond of Sturbridge, MA programs in business, engineering, association and OESP chapter sponsors, CT and resides in West Hartford, CT. This for earning Highest Honors law, liberal arts and the sciences across who, along with OESP, co-sponsor the scholarship was co-sponsored by SCPEA Students named to the Dean's List at more than 200 programs of study. scholarships each year,” Vadino added. and the OESP New Haven Chapter. the University of New Hampshire are UNH's research portfolio includes part- “Our company is proud to be able to • Madison Keenan – Attends The Fire students who have earned recognition nerships with NASA, NOAA, NSF and offer educational assistance to young Dragon School in Sturbridge, MA and through their superior scholastic per- NIH, receiving more than $100 million people entering our industry” said resides in Clinton, MA. This scholarship formance during a semester enrolled in in competitive external funding every John Dunleavey, Territory Manager - was sponsored by OESP. a full-time course load (12 or more grad- year to further explore and define the Southern New England from Carlin/ • Tyler Sellers – Attends Thaddeus ed credits). Highest honors are awarded frontiers of land, sea and space. Hydrolevel, which supports the scholar- Stevens College of Technology in to students who earn a semester grade To learn more about the opportuni- ships. “A career in the HVAC industry Lancaster, PA and resides in Kirkwood, point average of 3.85 or better out of a ties at the University of New Hampshire will offer a wealth of opportunities for PA. This scholarship was sponsored by possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 visit: www.unh.edu. these fine scholarship recipients.” OESP. “We are proud to give back to our About OESP industry in this valuable way,” Kevin The National Association of Oil and Beckett, President & CEO of Beckett Energy Service Professionals (OESP) Lily Lucas Graduates from Ithaca College Corporation, added. “It means a lot to us services the energy needs of Northeast to support our future by providing this America. Our members, comprising lead- ITHACA, NY (06/28/2021)-- Lily Lucas Humanities and Sciences, Health opportunity to students each year.” ing energy service professionals, share of Sturbridge (01566) graduated from Sciences and Human Performance, and The 2021 Dave Nelsen Scholarship win- ideas and information about technical Ithaca College with a BS in Clinical Music. ners are: and managerial procedures to improve Health Studies. Students, faculty and staff at Ithaca • Ivan Boirie – Attends Entech the quality of customer service. Our roots About Ithaca College College create an active, inclusive com- Advanced Energy Training in Cromwell, are in oil heat; the association was origi- Founded in 1892, Ithaca College is munity anchored in a keen desire to CT and resides in Middletown, CT. This nally known as the National Association a residential college dedicated to make a difference in the local com- scholarship was co-sponsored by Carlin/ of Oilheating Service Managers when building knowledge and confidence munity and the broader world. The Hydrolevel and the OESP Fairfield founded 65 years ago. The OESP sup- through a continuous cycle of theo- college is consistently ranked as one of County Chapter. ports students, instructors, technicians ry, practice and performance. Home to the nation's top producers of Fulbright • Dylan Cabrera– Attends NYC College and management level executives, in some 5,000 students, the college offers scholars, one of the most LGBTQ+ of Technology in Brooklyn, NY and addition to the small business owner. more than 100 degree programs in its friendly schools in the country, and one resides in Bronx, NY. This scholarship For more information, please visit www. schools of Business, Communications, of the top 10 colleges in the Northeast. was sponsored by R.W. Beckett. thinkoesp.org. LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

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Active in 30 paign is part of an effort to reduce Both Ways PSA to improve safety Department of Health Policy and countries, Fundación MAPFRE road-related injuries and fatalities, and reduce injuries and fatalities on Management at the Johns Hopkins focuses on five areas: Road Safety particularly as pandemic restric- our roadways.” Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Accident Prevention, includ- tions are lifted and people get back MassDOT encourages anyone look- with support from Fundación ing fires, mishaps at home and on the roads for summer travel. ing for information about crash data MAPFRE, the most common cause drownings; Insurance and Social The PSA, launched in partnership to check out the MassDOT IMPACT of unintentional injury death among Protection; Culture; Social Action; with the Massachusetts Department dashboard at https://apps.impact. children 1-14 years of age (49 per- and Health Promotion. Please visit of Transportation, the Executive dot.state.ma.us/cdp/home. cent) was transportation-related, https://www.fundacionmapfre.org/ Office of Health and Human Services In addition to the PSA, Fundación including children as passengers in en/ for more information about and Fundación MAPFRE, chal- MAPFRE is planning a Look Both cars, on motorcycles and bicycles, Fundación MAPFRE. lenges the stereotype of a typical Ways Road Tour, bringing an “Massachusetts driver” by encour- interactive road safety program to aging people to be “aggressively high schools, colleges and public nice” on the road. https://youtu.be/ events across Massachusetts and Sarah J. Daigle, DPM Named xIvlTmiycz8 Connecticut. The program features “We are pleased to support our React Challenge, a digital gaming Goal Zero vision to eliminate fatal- experience that tests users’ reaction Medical Director of the Wound ities and serious injuries, with time when faced with obstacles on our new Look Both Ways program the road. The tour also includes this year,” said Jaime Tamayo, a custom art installation by Jason Chief Representative of Fundación Tetlak. The PSA and interactive Care Center at Harrington MAPFRE in the United States and campaign aim to change people’s CHARLTON, MA, June 23, 2020 selections, hyperbaric therapy, and Chief Executive Officer of MAPFRE behavior on the road by changing – Harrington HealthCare System more. Patients who have a wound USA. “As more people hit the roads their perspective, using a unique has named Dr. Sarah J. Daigle, as that has not begun to heal in two this summer, it is important to combination of education and empa- Medical Director of the Wound Care weeks or is not completely healed in encourage drivers, passengers and thy. Center at Harrington in Charlton. six weeks are encouraged to contact pedestrians to think twice about Details about Look Both Ways, Located at 10 North Main Street, the Wound Care Center at Harrington their behavior and look out for each including the PSA, React Challenge the Wound Care Center at Harrington for an appointment. other. Fundación MAPFRE is proud and road safety resources, can be provides state-of-the-art treatment For more information about the to work with MassDOT to help share found at lookbothwayssafety.org. for non-healing and chronic wounds Wound Care Center at Harrington this important campaign and mes- Look Both Ways supports Vision resulting from a variety of condi- or to schedule an appointment visit: sage.” Zero, a global initiative to elimi- tions such as diabetes, circulatory https://www.harringtonhospital. issues, surgery, or trauma. org/services/wound_care/ Dr. Sarah J. Daigle joined Harrington HealthCare System is Harrington Physicians Services a comprehensive regional health- YMCA of Central Massachusetts Orthopedic practice in 2018, and care system serving more than 25 specializes in foot and ankle med- communities across south central icine and surgery. She has com- Massachusetts and northeastern Water Safety Tips pleted research for the American Connecticut. The system includes Podiatric Medical Association and Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, As temperatures begin to rise in 1. Never swim alone. Teach your the American College of Foot and Harrington HealthCare at Webster the northeast, the number of drown- children that they should only swim Ankle Surgeons, both organizations and three additional major med- ings will likely rise with it. in locations where lifeguard is on of which she is a member. ical office buildings: Harrington Over one weekend in June there duty. “I am happy to be able to have the HealthCare at Charlton, Harrington were five tragic drownings involv- 2. Supervise your children when- opportunity to serve my community HealthCare at 169, also in Charlton, ing both minors and adults, bring- ever they’re in water. Whether it’s in a new capacity. The wound care and Harrington HealthCare at ing the total to ten drownings in bath time or taking a dip in a pool center is a great resource for this Sturbridge; Harrington Physician Massachusetts since May. The or lake, make sure your children are area,” said Dr. Daigle. “Not only are Services, our primary care and majority of these deaths are prevent- within an arm’s reach of you at all we healing wounds, but by doing multi-specialty physician group; able through age appropriate swim times. so, we are preventing infection and UrgentCare Express at Harrington lessons, or at the very least, knowl- 3. Don’t engage in breath holding amputation.” in Oxford; The Cancer Center at edge about how to be safe around activities. Children shouldn’t hold The Wound Care Center at Harrington in Southbridge, and the water. their breath for a prolonged amount Harrington providers a comprehen- region’s largest Behavioral Health Each year there are nearly 3,600 of time while swimming, as this sive care plan with supportive ser- programs for mental health and sub- fatal drownings — about 10 deaths can cause drowning and has several vices for patients including, diabetic stance use. per day — in swimming incidents. other severe physical side-effects. education, nutritional management, www.harringtonhospital.org Even more alarming, drowning is 4. Wear a life jacket. Inexperienced specific individualized dressing the leading cause of death for chil- or non-swimmers should wear a dren aged 1-4, and about one in five Coast Guard-approved life jacket. people who die from drowning are 5. 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Y teaches the “reach, throw, don’t List for Spring Semester 2021. Dean's Springfield, Massachusetts, com- However, since pools were closed go” concept of using a long object List students are full time students prising the School of Business, for a portion of the pandemic, many to reach for them and pull them to who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. Arts and Sciences, the School of children and adults did not have the safety. By using this technique chil- AIC commends the efforts and Education, and the School of Health opportunity to learn to swim. With dren can help their friend without accomplishments of these scholars Sciences. AIC supports and advanc- that in mind, the YMCA of Central compromising their own safety. during an unprecendented year. es education, diversity, and oppor- Massachusetts is now offering swim While swimming lessons alone will Alexandra Fish, of Fiskdale tunity for its students and the com- lessons year round. not prevent all tragic drownings, it Tayla Shepard, of Sturbridge munity. “We have seen an increase in is important for more people to have Jessica Shiers, of Wales drownings all over the state, as well the knowledge and skills necessary as in our area, and now that our to move through the water safely Y is fully open, we are in a unique and with confidence. position to offer critically import- The YMCA of Central ant swim lessons and safety around Massachusetts is committed to help- Matthew Via of Brimfield earns water courses,” said David Connell, ing you and your family be safe President and CEO. around water. 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PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 VIEWS AND COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES www.StonebridgePress.com OPINION FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER Tips for Skill at the Grill Declare your BRENDAN BERUBE Backyard grilling TAKE firmer); a medium rare EDITOR has become much steak will feel as firm more than a casual THE as the heel of your hand financial and tasty cooking tech- INT when you touch your nique. Today, serving H middle finger to your up creatively prepared KAREN thumb (firmer yet); and foods grilled to perfec- medium well should feel freedom EDITORIAL tion has been elevated to TRAINOR as firm as the heel when a fine culinary art. The you press your ring fin- good news is you don’t have to be a ger and thumb. cooking school graduate to earn your *Another common “rule of thumb” FINANCIAL BBQ apron. Whether you’re striving for for doneness is the inch method is to the title of neighborhood grill master or cook by thickness of the meat. For a one FOCUS “What would simply want to receive rave reviews for inch thick steak, cook seven minutes for supper, the following strategies are sure rare; nine minutes for medium; and 11 to earn you top chef status behind the minutes for well done. grill this season. * When using an internal thermome- JEFF ** ter: a rare steak should be cooked to 125- Barry say?” Tenderizing Techniques: Great grill- 130 degrees; 130 to 140 degrees for medi- BURDICK ing starts with meat preparation. Taking um-rare; 140 to 150 degrees for medium, the time to tenderizing tough cuts of 150-160 degrees for medium-well or 160 When sitting down to write this meat can make the difference between to 170 degrees for well done. Editorial, this Editor had heavy grilling success or failure. While the ** on her mind her old mentor from goal is to break down the muscle fibers BBQ Basics Independence Day is almost here. the radio days, Barry Lunderville in the meat, there are a few standard •As a general guide, when you grill And as we make progress in moving who has since passed on, or as methods that have been proven success- with charcoal, it takes about 30 minutes past the COVID-19 pandemic, more he called it “taking a dirt nap”. ful. The manual method employs the for coals to reach a medium tempera- of us will be able to enjoy Fourth of Barry owned radio stations in use of a kitchen mallet, which is used ture and become ash covered. July activities. However you observe NH and worked for CBS out of to “beat” down the fibers in raw meat. •For gas grills, allow about 15 minutes the holiday, it’s important to recog- Boston. He was especially great Also, there are several meat tenderizers for the grill rack to preheat properly. nize all the liberties we enjoy in this to talk to when discussing small available on the market that can be *To increase the heat on a charcoal country. But you may still need to town politics and joked, “Well sprinkled onto the meat before cooking. grill, simply push the coals together, add work at one particular type of free- between us girls,” During one Perhaps the most popular tenderizing more coals as needed lower the grilling dom – and that’s financial freedom. particular time of discord, he option is the use of marinades, as these surface, or fan the fire and tap the ashes How can you achieve it? passed this poem along and it is liquids not only make the meat tender from the coals. There’s no one instant solution. one that is read often, especial- but impart an important boost of flavor •Steaks best for grilling without the But you can work toward financial ly when thinking, “What would too. Add the fact overnight marinat- need to tenderize, are such cuts such independence by addressing these Barry say?” ing can reduce cooking time by up to as Ribeye, Filet Mignon, T-Bone and areas: 35%, and it’s no surprise the marinating Porterhouse. Retirement savings – If BY RUDYARD KIPLING method is a top choice. •For best results cook pork on direct Approximately 45% of Americans BBQ experts recommend tender cuts heat to seal the juices. Then finish it think the ideal retirement involves If you can keep your head when of beef marinate for just a couple of with indirect heat to ensure the center “enjoying my well-earned freedom," all about you hours, while tougher cuts may require is completely cooked. Just be sure to according to the March 2021 Edward Are losing theirs and blaming overnight soaking. Keep in mind mar- preheat the grill so it will seal in the Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the it on you, inating should be used with zippered juices quickly. New Retirement study. But when If you can trust yourself when plastic bags or glass or plastic bowls as •Cooking for a crowd? To ensure even you’re retired, the risk to this free- all men doubt you, the acids in some marinades can react grilling, meats should be placed about dom is obvious – the paychecks But make allowance for their with metal. After marinating, be sure three quarters of an inch apart on the have stopped but the bills haven’t. doubting too; to pat the meat dry with paper towels to grill rack. Furthermore, you could spend two or If you can wait and not be tired ensure it cooks evenly on the grill. •Does your fish dry out and break up three decades in retirement. That’s by waiting, ** when you cook it on the grill? Brush it why it’s so important to contribute Or being lied about, don’t deal Certified Angus Beef Signature Steak with lemon juice while cooking to keep as much as you can afford to your in lies, Marinade it moist. tax-advantaged retirement accounts, Or being hated, don’t give way This recipe from the country’s pre- *Fish should be from one to one and a such as your IRA and your 401(k) or to hating, miere beef brand is a tasty tribute to half inches thick to prevent drying out. another employer-sponsored plan. And yet don’t look too good, grilled steak suppers. •Always apply sweet basting sauces At a minimum, put in enough to earn nor talk too wise: made with sugar, honey or syrup during your employer’s matching contribu- Ingredients: 1/2 cup Lea & Perrins the last few minutes of grilling only to tion, if one is offered. Whenever If you can dream—and not Worcestershire Sauce; 3 tablespoons prevent burning. your salary goes up, try to increase make dreams your master; balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons •When cooking steaks on the grill the annual amount you put in your If you can think—and not make Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon pepper. don’t season the meat until each side 401(k) or similar plan. And if appro- thoughts your aim; Instructions: Combine all ingredi- has browned to keep the cut tender. priate, make sure you have a reason- If you can meet with Triumph ents. In large, shallow non-aluminum •When using a dry rub during barbe- able percentage of growth-oriented and Disaster baking dish or plastic bag, pour mari- cuing, always allow the meat to cook investments within your 401(k) and And treat those two impostors nade over steaks; turn to coat. Marinate for approximately one third to one half IRA. Most people don’t “max out” just the same; in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove of the total time before applying any on their IRA and 401(k) each year, If you can bear to hear the steaks; discard marinade. Grill or broil basting sauce. This allows the meat to but, if you can consistently afford truth you’ve spoken steak to preferred doneness. become warm and start absorbing the to do so, and you still have money Twisted by knaves to make a ** dry rub seasonings. you could invest, you may want trap for fools, No Fail Marinade •If you are marinating meat, you’ll to explore other retirement savings Or watch the things you gave This unconventional recipe from the need one to two cups of marinade for vehicles. your life to, broken, retro era promises taste and tenderness. every one and a half to two pounds of Illness or injury – If you were to And stoop and build ’em up Ingredients: one third cup steak food. You want enough marinade to become seriously ill or sustain a with worn-out tools: sauce; one half cup packed brown sugar; completely surround the food. significant injury and you couldn’t one twelve ounce can 7Up or Sprite; one ** work for an extended period, the If you can make one heap of all half cup melted butter; four tablespoons Win Dinner for Two at the Publick loss of income could jeopardize your your winnings red wine vinegar; one quarter teaspoon House – Contest has resumed! ability to achieve financial inde- And risk it on one turn of pitch- each onion powder, garlic powder, salt Your tips can win you a great dinner pendence. Your employer may offer and-toss, and pepper. for two at the historic Publick House disability insurance as an employee And lose, and start again at Instructions: Combine all in a bowl or Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send benefit, but this coverage is typi- your beginnings zip lock bag. Allow meat to marinate in in a hint to be entered into a random cally quite limited, both in dura- And never breathe a word mixture for at least an hour, or as long drawing. One winner per month will tion and in the amount of income about your loss; as overnight. win a fabulous three course dinner for being replaced. Consequently, you If you can force your heart and ** two at the renowned restaurant, located may want to consider purchasing nerve and sinew Hot off the Grill: Gauging Doneness on Route 131 across the town common in private disability insurance. Keep To serve your turn long after Gauging meats grilled to perfection historic Sturbridge. Because I'm in the in mind that this coverage, also, will they are gone, can be a tricky challenge. Beyond check- business of dispensing tips, not invent- have an end date and it probably And so hold on when there is ing the temperature of the meat, back- ing them (although I can take credit for won’t replace all the income lost nothing in you yard chefs have learned to rely on a few some), I'm counting on you readers out while you’re out of work, but it will Except the Will which says to “rules of thumb” to test for doneness. there to share your best helpful hints! likely be more expansive and gener- them: ‘Hold on!’ *This “old school” chef trick is still a Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip ous than the plan provided by your reliable way to gauge your meat without that has worked for you? Do you have a employer. If you can talk with crowds and cutting into it: question regarding household or garden Long-term care – Individuals turn- keep your virtue, To test doneness by “feel” this method matters? If so, why not share them with ing 65 have about a 70% chance Or walk with Kings—nor lose compares your hand and fingers to the readers of Stonebridge Press newspa- of eventually needing some type the common touch, firmness of the cut of meat. Pressing pers? Send questions and/or hints to: of long-term care, such as a nurs- If neither foes nor loving on the middle of the steak, a rare steak Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge ing home stay or the assistance of friends can hurt you, should feel the same as the heel of your Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, a home health aide, according to If all men count with you, but hand (the fleshy area between your MA 01550. Or email [email protected]. the U.S. Department of Health and none too much; thumb and wrist) when hand is relaxed; Hints are entered into a drawing for Human Services. And these services If you can fill the unforgiving a medium rare steak should feel like the dinner for two at the historic Publick are quite expensive – the average minute heel of your hand when you press your House Inn. annual cost for a private room in a With sixty seconds’ worth of thumb and forefinger together (which is nursing home is more than $100,000, distance run, according to Genworth, an insur- Yours is the Earth and every- ance company. Medicare typically thing that’s in it, covers only a small part of these And—which is more—you’ll be Dying in public expenses, so, to avoid depleting your a Man, my son! savings and investments (and possi- bly subjecting your grown children I’m asked lately going to die, and I to a financial burden), you may want why I’m still writing. don’t believe death to consider long-term care insur- My answer is, “it’s is something to be POSITIVELY ance or life insurance with a long- what I do. I’m a writ- feared, but even wel- term care component. A financial er.” For me, not writ- SPEAKING comed. advisor can help you choose a plan ing is like not breath- Then there are that’s appropriate for your needs. ing. Something those who are left By addressing these areas, you can occurs to me, and GARY W. behind and there will go a long way toward attaining your my mind and heart MOORE be grief, but I also Email financial independence. It will be a conspire to create the hope to help my loved long-term pursuit, but the end goal words that come out on paper. It’s ones joyfully celebrate with me as I is worth it. just what I do and it’s who I am. pass. This article was written by Edward Then I’m asked the question, “How Then of course there are ‘Death Jones for use by your local Edward can you write and speak so openly and Taxes.’ I’ve been too sick to Us! Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- about your death?” That’s a different properly deal with my taxes, and I’m tact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward question with a different answer. currently on an extension. I think it’s Email us your thoughts to: Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508- I write openly about my upcoming weird that in my last days, I’m more 347-1420 or jeff.burdick@edward- death in hopes of helping others concerned about the IRS than dying. [email protected] jones.com deal with the inevitable. We are all Turn To MOORE, page A9 Edward Jones, Member SIPC Friday, July 2, 2021 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 Plant Roses in Honor of National Rose Month GARDEN MOMENTS

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Celebrate National Rose Month (June) by adding a rose or two to your garden or containers this month. Now it is easier than ever to enjoy their beauty and fragrance thanks to lower maintenance and disease resistant varieties. Many gardeners have switched to hardier, more pest resistant shrub roses for just this reason. The Earth- Kind roses are among the easiest and most environmentally friendly roses for all to grow. The goal of the Earth-Kind program was to help gardeners enjoy roses while limiting the use of fertilizers, pesti- cides and water. The Texas Agrilife Extension Service started the program by conducting field trials of 100 rose cultivars for at least four years. They evaluated the roses for outstanding performance, superior pest resistance and tolerance of a wide variety of soils from acid to alkaline and sand to clay. To earn the Earth-Kind designation, roses also needed heat and drought tolerance once established. The effort has expanded and now the National Earth-Kind research study includes test sites throughout the United States and several countries. MelindaMyers.com A few popular roses you may rec- The Carefree series of shrub roses, like this Carefree Spirit rose, are repeat bloomers, hardy, and disease resistant. ognize carry this designation. The in a vase of fresh water. stem back to the first five-leaflet leaf. The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook Fairy is a dwarf polyantha shrub rose Keep your plants looking their Always leave at least two, five-leaflet and Small Space Gardening. She covered with bouquets of small pink best and encourage new blossoms by leaves attached to the plant. hosts The Great Courses “How to roses throughout the summer and is removing faded flowers. Deadhead Start looking for a few sunny spots Grow Anything” DVD series and hardy in zones 4 to 9. Carefree Beauty, single-flower roses back to the first in your landscape to fill with easy the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s hardy in zones 4 to 9, has fragrant dou- five-leaflet leaf to encourage stouter care roses. They are sure to boost your Garden Moment TV & radio pro- ble pink roses all season long on 5 feet and stronger stems. Remove only landscape’s beauty and your enjoy- gram. Myers is a columnist and con- tall and wide plants. It’s no surprise individual flowers as they fade from ment for years to come. tributing editor for Birds & Blooms the popular Knock Out™ rose with its roses that bloom in a cluster. Once magazine. Her web site is www. raspberry red flowers and glossy green all the flowers in the cluster are done Melinda Myers has written more MelindaMyers.com. leaves, hardy in zones 5 to 9, received blooming you can remove the flower than 20 gardening books, including the Earth-Kind designation in 2004. Evaluations continue and the list of Earth-Kind roses grows. You are sure to find one suitable to your garden design and growing conditions. Repeat blooming, hardy and dis- Which antiques and collectibles ease resistant shrub roses are anoth- er group to consider. This group of species, hybrids and varieties tend to be hardier, tolerant of a wider range are hot now? of soil conditions with greater disease resistance. Bonica and the Carefree series are two that have been gracing gardens for years. Newer introduc- tions are continually being introduced, expanding your planting options. Once planted, enjoy your roses out- doors in the garden and indoors in a vase. Proper harvesting and dead- heading will keep your repeat bloom- ing roses beautiful throughout the sea- ANTIQUES, son. Cut roses for arrangements in the COLLECTIBLES morning just as the top of the bud is & ESTATES starting to open. Make the cut above WAYNE an outward facing, five-leaflet leaf. TUISKULA Cut flowers back to a three-leaflet leaf on young plants that may not tolerate the items from that column are still A search of recent online auction or be large enough for more severe It’s been over five years since I doing well over five years later. results shows items selling for huge pruning. Remove the lower leaves, shared my top-10 list of hot selling Some have even gained in value sums that I never could have imag- recut the stem on an angle and place it antiques and collectibles. Many of while others have dropped. There ined would be so popular when I are also many other items that have wrote my list back in 2015. For exam- become valuable in the years since. ple, a box of O-Pee-Chee Canadian ening. Death may not come easy but Here’s my list from 2015: Star Wars bubble gum cards with MOORE easier is always better. 1. 1960’s and earlier toys, comic 36 wax packs recently sold for over continued from page A8 I still have not given up. I serve books and other collectibles $8,400. A Super Mario 64 factory I understand they can’t chase me into the Great Physician … my God of 2. Early Chinese and other Asian sealed 1996 first print Red Label heaven, but they can pursue my fam- Miracles and Wonders. I do not antiques video game went for $16,000 in May. ily. A simple flat tax could solve it all understand His plan, but I’m confi- 3. Mid-20th century Scandinavian That same month, a 1985 pair of Air but that won’t happen in my lifetime. dent that whatever it is, it serves the and other modern design art and Jordan 1 size 13 sneakers in used And besides, it would end an entire greater good. As much as I’d prefer to furnishings condition sold for $24,000. In April, unnecessary industry, so this week live, I submit my life to His will. 4. Arts and crafts and art deco a 1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids is “tax week.” My greatest prayer is not for me, design furnishings First Series # 1a Nasty Nick graded What’s so interesting about dying? but for my family. I know there will 5. 1960’s and earlier baseball and PSA # 9 brought $50,000. A Magic First and foremost, it’s what we don’t be grief even though I pray for joy. other sports memorabilia the Gathering Beckett graded and know that stirs the mind … Where there will be sadness, I pray 6. Advertising signs, posters, and authenticated 8.5+ grade Alpha Mox We are glued to stories about near for celebration of a happy life. The displays Ruby card went for nearly $100,000. death experiences (NDE’s are highly best I can hope for is an understand- 7. Gold coins and jewelry – silver In a March online auction, a sealed debated, by the way), only because we ing that those I love are still loved coins, flatware, and hollow ware Fossil 1st edition mint English all want to know what it will be like and know and pray that I carry my 8. Important historical memora- Pokemon cards Wizards of the Coast when we ourselves die. As consum- concern as an eternal devotion to bilia booster box sold for $1.3 million. ers, we are obsessed with reviews them with me to the grave. 9. Antique and classic automobiles Looking back even further to when before eating at a restaurant or pur- And finally, I pray the words to this and motorcycles I started selling antiques over 30 chasing a product. There is no “Yelp” old country and western song over 10. Paintings by listed artists years ago, I could have never imag- for death. We read reviews because all those whom I love and love me in In recent columns, I’ve shared ined that I might see 18th century we want to know if the purchase is return… how hot baseball and other sports high boy chests selling for under worth it, and we want to know what “Will the circle be unbroken, by cards currently are. They would cer- $1,000 while a 20-year-old game card it would be like to have said product. and by lord by and bye? There’s a tainly move up from the No. 5 spot if brought $100,000. I will be updating But when it comes to death, we don’t better home there waiting in the sky I wrote the list today. Gold coins and the top-10 list in a future column. really get to read reviews. We also lord in the sky.” jewelry would also move up the list. Our next online auction of model don’t get a choice. We will all die, Yes, I believe with all my heart Gold prices averaged $1,158.86 per railroad trains, die-cast cars, and and no one really knows exactly what that I will soon return to my eternal ounce in 2015 Gold is close to $1,800 model kits will begin soon. We will to expect. I won’t know how it will home, prepared for me by my Lord per ounce as I write this column. be offering more 1950s sports cards be experienced, but I do trust in the and Savior where I’ll spend eternity Silver also took a big jump from in another online auction later heavenly promise. I do trust God is with my loved ones surrounded by when it averaged $15.66 in 2015. It’s this summer. Other events are also and will be present every breathing peace and joy. at $26.10 as I write. being planned. Visit our website for moment. May God bless you all. 1950s classic cars are items that details on upcoming events: https:// I find it fascinating, the small daily have dipped in value since my orig- centralmassauctions.com changes in my body. I’m not really Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- inal top-10 list. Hagerty.com’s index Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula experiencing much pain. My lungs umnist, speaker, and author of three of collectible American cars of the Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass become a little more congested daily. books including the award-winning, 1950s shows that classic 1950s cars Auctions for Antique Auctions, I see my family slowly coming to critically acclaimed, “Playing with were averaging around $105,000 in Estate Sales and Appraisal Services terms with the impending reality, the Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter 2015. The average is now well under www.centralmassauctions.com (508- which is what I hope for. I’m told my @GaryWMoore721 and at www.gary- $100,000. This isn’t a huge drop in 612- 6111) info@centralmassauc- kidney and liver function is weak- wmoore.com price but is noteworthy. tions.com ALL WE KNOW IS LOCAL ~ StonebridgePress.com 10 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, July 2, 2021 Friday, July 2, 2021 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 Sturbridge Registered Democrats to hold a virtual caucus July 14th

TO ELECT DELEGATES TO ing, you will receive a confirma- Youth, minorities, people with dis- For those interested in get- 2021 DEMOCRATIC STATE tion email containing information abilities, and LGBTQ individuals ting more information about the CONVENTION: about joining the meeting. While we who are not elected as a delegate Convention of the Sturbridge DTC Registered Democrats in encourage pre-registration, it will or alternate may apply to be an please contact David Mitchell Sturbridge will hold a virtual cau- be possible to register prior to the add-on delegate at the caucus or at ([email protected]) or cus via Zoom meeting beginning at start of the caucus. Registration will www.massdems.org. Pre-registered check out our Facebook page at: 7:00 pm on Wednesday July 14th open at 6:30 PM. Democrats who were 16 by June 15th www.facebook.com/sturbridge.dem. to elect delegates and alternates to Sturbridge can elect 4 delegates 2021 are allowed to participate and town.committee/ the 2021 Massachusetts Democratic and 4 alternates to the Convention. run as a delegate or alternate. State Convention. This year’s state convention will be held September 25th at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell where Massachusetts Margaret Arndt of Fiskdale named to Spring Democrats will come together to review issues and policies and approve a Party Platform as well as discuss plans for upcoming elec- 2021 Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College tions in 2022. The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered COLCHESTER, Vt. (Grassroots About Saint Michael’s College ers internationally-respected liberal Democrats in Sturbridge. Newswire) June 28, 2021 - Named to Saint Michael’s College, founded arts and graduate education near This year the caucus will be held the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s in the great Catholic intellectual Burlington, one of the country’s best virtually via Zoom meeting. You College for the Spring 2021 semes- tradition, which also recognizes the college towns. To prepare for fulfill- should register in advance for this ter was Margaret Arndt, a junior principles of social justice and com- ing careers and meaningful lives, meeting. The link for the meeting is: English major from Fiskdale passion, is a selective, fully residen- young adults here grow intellectual- https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ (01518) and a graduate of Tantasqua tial Catholic college in Vermont’s ly, socially, and morally, learning to register/tZcld-upqz8qGtCmvDwKz- Regional High School. beautiful Green Mountains. Our be responsible for themselves, each RNJOUpvNk35v1xj After register- closely connected community deliv- other and their world.

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College Savings Plan managed by the VAXMILLIONS Massachusetts Educational Financing continued from page A1 Authority (MEFA). Funds in a 529 Plan will be a call center available. Signup can be applied to cover tuition, room information and call center contact info and board, and related expenses at any and hours will be made available prior college, university, or technical or trade to July 1. school, or another post-secondary educa- “We greatly appreciate the trust that tional institution eligible to participate Courtesy Governor Baker, his administration, and in a student aid program administered Keep them aloft! Making up for lost time with fun networking activities. Treasurer Goldberg have in the Mass. by the U.S. Department of Education. Lottery to assist in the implementation Winners with a qualifying disability may Newspaper HEROES • Management & Membership Front of this important public health initia- elect instead to receive an equivalent continued from page A1 tive,” said Michael Sweeney, Executive financial contribution to a special needs Desk Staff of the YMCA Tri-Community Director of the Massachusetts State trust or federally qualified ABLE account • Tom Kelleher, Old Sturbridge Village Family Branch Lottery. “The Mass. Lottery has worked to cover qualified expenses. • The entire Staff of Joshua Hyde The Chamber wishes to extend diligently to build a reputation as one of Only lawful, permanent residents of Library, Sturbridge its sincere thanks to our hosts at The the most successful lotteries in the coun- Massachusetts who are fully vaccinated • Wilson Wang and Sara Bloomfield, Publick House and to the sponsors of the try, and it is an honor to be entrusted can apply. Residents must have received Baba Sushi & Hot Pot Business Coming Out Party including with this responsibility.” their vaccine doses within Massachusetts. • Kathi Grenier, Tri-Valley, Inc. Meals Karl Storz Endovision (Platinum spon- Massachusetts residents 18 years of age Residents must be fully vaccinated prior on Wheels, Southbridge Nutrition Site sor), The Center of Hope (Gold spon- and older who have received two doses to submitting their entries. Coordinator sor), Alternatives For Health Herbal of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one There are over 900 vaccination loca- • Andrea Healy, North Brookfield Apothecary and Your Hometown dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, tions across the Commonwealth, with Savings Bank Shopper (Bronze sponsors). will have a chance to win. appointments and walk-ins widely avail- • Leslie Wong, Town of Sturbridge Is it time you joined the Chamber to Massachusetts residents between able. Residents seeking a vaccine can Senior Center grow your business and join a dedicat- 12-17 years of age who have received visit www.mass.gov/COVIDVaccine. • Heather LaFlamme RN, Jason ed and passionate business community? two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vac- For more information on the Mass. Osbourne RN, Magda Rodriguez, Visit the Chamber of Central Mass South cine will have a chance to win one of VaxMillions Giveaway, visit mass.gov/ Harrington Hospital online at cmschamber.org or contact the five $300,000 scholarship grants via a 529 VaxMillions. • Stacy Santiago, Vocero Hispano Chamber office at 508-347-2761 for more.

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“One of my favorite things about working at Quaboag is that you can tell the staff is here because they care about the patients. I have also found that my supervisor and What our employees have to say… administrator are very approachable when I have any concern. There are a lot of places where someone in a supervisor position is not that approachable.” — Nicole F. (CNA) “I am Definitely glad to be a part of the team as well. I feel like I’m home and everyone has been wonderful.” – Nicole V. (LPN) “In the time that I have been working at Quaboag I have witnessed the well-being and comfort of the residents as the main priority of the facility. The facility is centered around We Offer Great Benefits! patient care and is designed in the best interest of the residents.” — Lynnea T. (CNA) • Health and Dental • Flexible schedules We are a • SIGN-ON BONUSES (SEE ABOVE) Deficiency-Free • Referral Bonus (for when you bring a friend) community facility in a beautiful small town • Education Reimbursement with a family feel. For more information please contact: Julie Stapleton at 508.867.7716 Or apply online at: quaboagonthecommon.com