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Former Bellingham Resident Escapes Raging Fire in CA

car and told me that one item written by Jennifer Russo, he noticed when walking out Contributing Writer the door [and grabbed as he Former Bellingham resident was leaving] was his Bellingand 1972 BHS graduate Ronham High School yearbook.” ald Jarrie was lucky to escape Jarrie, known as Ron or with his life and a carload of Ronnie to his friends, enlisted possessions when a Califorin the Air Force the year folnia wildfire raced through his lowing his graduation from community.

Bellingham High School and On September 8th, the was assigned to Beal Air Force 264,000-acre North Complex Base in Northern California. fire whipped through Berry Upon his discharge from the Creek, killing 15 and generatmilitary he decided to stay in ing reports of over 160 missing the area and had been workpeople. The fire destroyed the DAT ing as a caretaker for several entire community, over 600 andRakeville WashingtonCircle • Bellingham, MA 02019 years. homes and businesses, caus- Wildfires are raging in California (above) and Oregon 36 BY: Extension of Administrative Ron, who is the son 508-883-3252 of Don Jarrie,(Tel a retired ing many residents to be displaced and lose their possessions.

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JARRIE — continued from page 1 in 2018, when he and Marc took a stroll down memory lane and visited both the new and old high schools (the latter of which is now the middle school).

Since his father was a Bellingham police office, they visited the new police station and other old haunts.

Following is Ron’s account of his experience, which first appeared in The Wall Street Journal: Ron Jarrie arrived at a shelter in the small Northern California town of Gridley Monday morning in his white Jeep Cherokee. The cabin where he lived and worked as a caretaker was destroyed when the 264,000 acre North Complex Fire eviscerated the nearby small town of Berry Creek last week. The 66-yearBack in the day: Marc and Ronnie (right) in Maine, 1973 old said he was thankful to be alive after fleeing on a winding mountain road. “It was now as the fire was bearing down. At about the 30 feet of flames on one side, 40 feet on the other same time, he began hearing explosions of what side, and I’m the piece of toast in the middle,” Mr. he assumed were propane tanks at nearby homes.

Jarrie said. He was waiting to check in to the shelter, “As the explosions got louder, I decided to stop and near a parking lot where other evacuees had stuffed just get out,” he said. He stayed on friends’ couches trucks, trailers and other vehicles with possessions. before arriving at the shelter.” [excerpt from The Wall Mr. Jarrie said the speed of the fire caught the town Street Journal, Sept. 15th Issue, Page 2] by surprise, because it didn’t seem to be moving The North Complex Fire is, to date, the eighththat fast when evacuation warnings were issued largest recorded wildfire in California history, acTuesday afternoon. But an hour and a half into his cording to California Fire officials. We are grateful methodical packing, he said a neighbor drove by that Ronnie is safe and wish him well as he recovers and shouted for him to get in his truck and leave and rebuilds.

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Extension of Administrative Tax Relief for Local Businesses Announced

On September 15th, taxes. For these small Governor Charlie Baker businesses, no penalties and other state leaders or interest will accrue durannounced an extension ing this extension period. of the administrative tax For businesses with relief measures for lomeals tax and room occucal businesses that have pancy tax obligations that been affected by the ondo not otherwise qualify going Covid-19 outbreak. for this relief, late-file and These tax relief measures late-pay penalties will be are especially aimed to waived during this period. assist those in the resRepresentative Michael taurant and hospitality State Rep. Michael Soter and Governor Charlie Baker J. Soter (R-Bellingham) sectors. commented, “I’ve worked with many businesses This announcement includes the extension of within the 8th Worcester District during these trying the deferral of regular sales tax, meals tax, and times and actively continue to do so. The tenacity room occupancy taxes for small businesses due and persistence that these people have shown is from March 2020 through April 2021, so that they incredible. They are doing their part to keep these will instead be due in May 2021. Businesses that communities going. While I applaud the admincollected less than $150,000 in regular sales plus istration for taking the steps outlined above, we meals taxes in the twelve-month period ending need to assess how else we can assist our small February 29, 2020, will be eligible for relief for sales businesses. I will be evaluating what can be done and meals taxes, and businesses that collected in terms of emergency legislation to support the less than $150,000 in room occupancy taxes in the Commonwealth’s small business owners.” twelve-month period ending February 29, 2020, will The Department of Revenue will issue emergency be eligible for relief with respect to room occupancy regulations and a Technical Information Release to implement these administrative relief measures.

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Ladies of St. Anne Sodality officers for the 2020’21 year recited their pledge during Mass held at St. Blaise on September 13th. The newly inducted officers are President Jay Castenguay, Vice President Ann-Marie Lavallee-Kell, Treasurer Pauline Gamache, Secretary Debbie Camire, Publicist Beverly Sherrill, and Sunshine Lady Kathy Joyce.

Because of COVID restrictions, the Sodality’s monthly meetings are on hold. An email update will be sent to all members when meetings can safely resume.

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Martone Excels in Her Role As Bellingham’s Public Health Nurse

by KEN HAMWEY, Contributing Writer Esther Martone was appointed Bellingham’s public health nurse 14 months ago, in August, 2019, six months before the coronavirus pandemic gripped the country. Instead of dealing strictly with the community’s routine health issues, the 42-year-old nurse became the go-to person to answer questions on how to cope and deal with Covid-19.

From March through June, Martone could be seen daily on Bellingham’s local cable-TV channel handling a plethora of questions as a member of the town’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Questions were emailed to the town’s website and relayed to the veteran nurse, who works full time at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

“If I was viewed as the go-to person on the virus, I was honored to be in that position,” Martone said. “I was glad to have the opportunity to lessen people’s fears and worries.”

Martone was patient and direct with her answers, never offering any suggestions or procedures without sound knowledge. “The two most frequently asked questions were what about the transmission of the virus on hard surfaces and are masks really needed?” she recalled. “People wanted to know how long the

of Health, continues to brief that committee and other town officials on any updates or issues with the virus. As of Sept. 14, she said that Bellingham had 227 positive cases, 212 recoveries and 12 deaths.

Martone called the daily cable telecasts “wonderful” and was pleased that residents got their questions answered “from reliable sources.” Viewers were updated on the numbers—deaths and positive cases. “It was extremely important to get accurate statistics to the viewers,” Martone said. “They knew the virus was here, and they knew people were dying from it. It was important to reinforce that the pandemic was in our town.”

The Boston native said it’s imperative that everyone continue to do what’s necessary to keep the infection rate from spiking. She also says that as the weather gets cooler an increase in positive cases is likely to occur.

“As it gets colder, a spike seems natural because people will be indoors more often, Bellingham Public Health Nurse Esther Martone and the air flow may not be good,” Martone virus lasted on grocery bags, countertops, mail, noted. “And there’ll be some lax feelings toward and door handles. The masks became an issue the virus. The key is to keep washing your hands, because at first they weren’t required; then that continue to distance, wear a mask and use hand sanitizing lotion.” all changed.”

Martone, who was appointed by the Board MARTONE — continued on next page

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Colder weather may also cloud way Bellingham residents have communicable diseases (lyme email or via phone (Board of Health whether residents actually have dealt with the rules and regulations disease, hepatitis, chicken pox, Department). seasonal flu or covid-19. Martone imposed by the Board of Health measles, etc.); runs blood pressure Esther Martone may not think of said that if symptoms occur, call and the LEPC during the pandemic. clinics at the senior center, along herself as a go-to expert on Covyour doctor first. If a doctor sees “I was pleasantly surprised at how with other educational programs; id-19, but she certainly has become you, follow his/her directions. “If a well townspeople adhered to the and she communicates with resi- a valuable asset in Bellingham at a Covid-19 test is needed, be sure to rules related to the pandemic,” she dents on medical issues, either by crucial time in the town’s history. get the PCR test,” Martone empha- said. “They took the virus seriously sized. “That’s the one that’s done and have done a fine job dealing with a nasal swab and it’s the most with the requirements. And I’d like accurate. In the early days of the to thank all the members of the pandemic, there were lab problems LEPC. There was good communiwith testing; but we’ve learned a lot cation and everyone worked well more. Testing is better, but we still together; thanks to the chairman, Tap into your spooky side and use Decorations should be visible from can do better.”

Mark Poirier, for his leadership.” your creativity to decorate the outside the street and illuminated for judg Martone admires the school As pleased as Martone is with of your home for an opportunity to ing. Prizes of local gift cards and giftFOR OFFICE USE department’s hybrid approach to the town’s residents in dealing win some great prizes in the Bell- baskets will be awarded to the bestDATE EMAILED: re-opening. She believes that be- with guidelines, she’s hesitant to ingham Women of Today’s (BWOT’s) dressed homes.

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Changing Careers Amidst a Pandemic

It’s a thought most of us have at one point or another: changing our career path. This can be a particularly challenging transition in itself, but to make things more complicated, we currently have to factor in a pandemic.

With job loss at an all-time high and unemployment rates soaring as a result of Covid-19, even those highly qualified in their fields are struggling to find sustainable work. This can be particularly discouraging to job seekers and especially career changers, but it doesn’t have to be. Since most of us are experiencing an abundance of free time in quarantine, whip up your Dalgona coffee and turn off Tiger King, because now is the time for career changers to take the plunge.

Putting the pandemic aside, there are plenty of other barriers to consider when changing your career path. However, Covid-19 has led to myriad free online resources, particularly in the education realm. You can prepare for your career change by taking online courses right from home. You can invest your time in researching how others who have been in your shoes made the change work for them. Get online and start networking with people in the field. Re-work your resume and write a strong cover letter to sell how your skills and experience are transferable. Apply for virtual internships and volunteer if you have the

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Robidoux Outstanding Among Firefighter Recruits

Firefighter Joseph Robidoux was competitively are needed more now than ever. We have taken selected by the instructors of the MA Firefighting advantage of technology, reduced class size to Academy (MFA) Recruit Class #284 as the recipi- increase social distancing, implemented daily ent of the Richard N. Bangs Award, which is given screening, and required mask wearing to keep our Amy N. Azza, experienced attorney of 20 years, is accepting new to an outstanding student. This selection is based instructors and students as safe as possible during clients for their estate planning needs for will, trusts, power of attorney and health care proxies. upon his achievements in both academic exams these uncertain times,” said MFA Director Evans.

The MFA, a division of the Department of Fire Serand practical skills.

The recruit firefighter training curriculum is vices, offers this program, tuition-free.

WHY YOU NEED A WILL Today’s firefighters do far more than fight fires. designed to educate, train and evaluate students Wills can distribute your property, name an executor, name guardians for children, forgive debts and more. Having a will also They are the first ones called to respond to chemiin the basic skills of the firefighting profession. means that you, rather than your state's laws, decide who cal and environmental emergencies, ranging from The course is both academically and physically gets your property when you die. the suspected presence of carbon monoxide to a demanding. gas leak.

They may be called to rescue a child who WHY YOU NEED A HEALTH CARE PROXY “Completing the course is an accomplishment A health care proxy is a document that names someone you trust as has fallen through the ice or who has locked himself worthy of recognition. In each class there is one your proxy, or agent, to express your wishes and make health care in a bathroom.

They rescue people from stalled student selected who has excelled in the training decisions for you if you are unable to speak for yourself. elevators and those who are trapped in vehicle program, and this student is named as the outWHY YOU NEED A DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY crashes.

They test and maintain their equipment. standing student of the class,” said MFA Director A Durable Power of Attorney provides extensive power to the At the MFA, they learn all these skills and more David C. Evans. A copy of this award has been individual who is assigned that role. Absent an appointed Agent in from certified fire instructors who are also expeplaced in Robidoux’s official student record at the a Durable Power of Attorney, it would be rienced firefighters.

Students learn all the basic academy. necessary for a family member or loved one to skills they need to respond to fires, to contain Two other classes—Class #S16 and Class petition the court to become the guardian and to control them.

They also receive training in #BW03—graduated from the academy along with over the incapacitated person. public fire education, hazardous material incident Class #284. State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey and Discover the Azza Difference mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, Director Evans announced that the three classes and call Amy Azza at 508 517 4310 rescue and rappelling. had completed the MFA’s fifty-day Career Recruit confined space FOR OFFICE USEtechniques, ONLY or email azzalaw@outlook.com The intensive, 10-week program for municipal Firefighting Training Program. The students from firefighters involves classroom instruction, physical all three classes gathered at the Stow campus on DATE EMAILED: 51 Whitehall Way, Bellingham, MA 02019 DATE fitness training, firefighter skills training, and live Sept. 11 to participate in a 9/11 Remembrance 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 Ph: 508.517.4310 Email: AzzaLaw@Outlook.com BY: firefighting practice.

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Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof will be sub expanded hours that began toward the end of “First responders are on the frontlines protecting conditions and then during controlled-fire condiSeptember. The Museum will now be open on their communities, and these newest firefighters ROBIDOUX – continued on page 13 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,10 am-4 pm, for visitors who have purchased tickets in advance.

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Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof will be subject to additional charges. tinuing concerns about Covid-19. Most of the features native Joe Deslauriers, Jr. (right), apof both parties’ conventions were pre-recorded. For peared at the convention that Monday night to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. (If the name sounds familiar, CHECK OUT OUR NEW FALL HAIR COLORS! it’s because his father, Joe Deslaurier Sr., was a Bellingham firefighter.)

Deslauriers, Jr. served in the U.S. Air Force from 1998 until he was injured in Afghanistan in 2011, when he lost both legs and part of one arm. He officially retired from the Air Force in 2014 and now lives in Destin, Florida, with his wife, Lisa, and their son and daughter, ages 8 and 5.

We spoke by phone recently to learn the back story of how he came to be on stage at the Republican convention. Even as were speaking, he was helping his children with their school work. His willingness to serve clearly continues to this day.

Deslauriers’ part in the convention was preSince 1997 recorded, like most other portions of the event. He explained, “The convention had a satellite feed set Experience the Difference! up in Washington, and I am in Washington at Walter 66 MENDON ST. • RTE. 140 BELLINGHAM, MA 02019 Reed Hospital for surgery, and will be here till Decemwww.RunwaysSalon.com • 508-966-2809 ber. My friend had been asked to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but he had left Walter Reed Hospital, GIFT CARDS ALWAYS AVAILABLE so he referred the organizers of the convention to

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My handler had to get me a coat, tie and button-down shirt. It was a really hectic morning, but we made it in time.”

Despite the frantic lead-up to the taping, Deslauriers assured us it was memorable. “I have friends in Congress, am a Republican and a Trump supporter, so it was quite the experience for me.”

Once Deslauriers was at the location, he faced a challenge common for him because of his use of a wheelchair for mobility. “There were the rickety lifts that took me to the stage. I’m used to this, going through back areas, dark spaces, so I joke about it. It makes others feel better.”

Deslauriers had his first experience with make-up in the Green room as he waited to go on stage. “They got rid of my under-eye bags, made them disappear.

They also used makeup on my forehead so it wasn’t shiny.” He noted that he had been in front of cameras before, usually to tell his story. “This time was a little different. The cameraman was on a lift and started off on my left, then moved across the area in the lift, so it was a little challenging to keep facing him as I recited the Pledge, but I got it on the first take.”

Thanks for your service, Joe, and best wishes for a happy future.

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In addition to our Trunk or Treat, the guidelines are followed. This year the Trunk or Treat will be in the style of a BEF will host a Golf Ball Drop Fund“Drive-Through,” which will be held on raiser. Golf balls will be available for Saturday, Oct. 24, 1-4 pm, in the third purchase: $10 for 1 golf ball, $25 for a BHS parking lot (farthest from the en- sleeve (3 balls), or $100 for a box (12 trance). You will not be permitted to balls). Each ball will be preassigned a leave your car during the drive-through number, and with help from the Bellevent. In order to lessen the person- ingham Fire Department, all balls will to-person contact, “goodie bags” will be dropped from the fire bucket. The ball that is closest to a pin, which will be given out at the end.

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4-Season Sports Format Announced

This fall, the MIAA has adopted a four-season The result was that during Fall I, BHS would have format for high school sports; the designations a league-only schedule and reduce cross-town THE AUTUMN MARKET IS HERE. are Fall 1, Winter, Fall 2, and Spring. Fall 1 consists contacts by limiting games to weekends only. For of Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf and Soccer; sports such as Field Hockey and Soccer, the schedand while Volleyball is a part of Fall I in parts of the ule is a home/away format whereby a team might state, the Tri-Valley League (TVL) Athletic Directors play Norton, in Norton, on Saturday, and the same voted to move this sport into Fall II, which will also team again on Sunday in Bellingham. Practices include Cheer, Football and Unified Basketball. will be limited to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Given the delayed start to school this year, Fall once the season is underway, with any at-home I sports began at the end of September and will learners coming to practice ready to play. run well into November. Looking ahead, the Fall II One, perhaps unpopular, decision by the TVL season will begin on or around February 22 and run Principals was the elimination of spectators. This until April 22. This, of course, delays the traditional decision was a significant selling point to several spring season by up to a month; and, to offset this, league School Committees and Boards of Health; the spring season, which historically runs until the spectators may watch games from outside the exstart of June, is now planned to run as late as July 3. terior fence but will not be permitted through the Unfortunately, all fall Middle School sports (Cross ticket booth gates.

Country, Field Hockey & Volleyball) will not occur Other hurdles that are being addressed are the this season. Future seasons (winter/spring) will be limits of players on buses, team totals, when and www.BellinghamBulletin.com www.BellinghamBulle evaluated later in the fall. where to wear masks, sport modifications, facility Remember, P U B L I if S you H E want D B to Y T E C H P R O Director P U B L I C A Connor T I O spoke N S Athletic Michael about access and myriad details that have been handed P U B L I S H E D B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O 36 Rakeville MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com some of the challenges faced with rolling out high by the MA EEA, DESE, MIAA508-883-3253 and local rules. buy or sell,Circle call• Bellingham, Michelle!

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:

Fazzini’s Offers Fine Italian Dining Just Over the RI Border

In the Bellingham area, diners are blessed with lots of choices for fine dining at Italian restaurants. How to choose? “ M y h u s b a n d , ” e xplained co-owner Bethany Marsland of Fazzini’s, “is the chef and an owner.

So when you order a dish that you love, and then come back in a week or two to have it again, you know that it will be prepared exactly as you love it.” “ You can teach any chef the ingredients of a dish,” she continued, “but there’s always a ‘pinch’ of this or a ‘pinch’ of that which makes the dish consistent and appealing.”

Fazzini’s is located on Diamond Hill Road in Woonsocket. Bethany and her husband/chef/partner, Eric Marsland, own the restaurant along with newly acquired co-owners Olga and Dick Gariepy.

The Marslands also own Champs, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, in Woonsocket. They’ve owned ten different restaurants in the area since 1977.

Fazzini’s (Eric’s family name) opened in mid-August last year. It closed in March because of the Covid-19 pandemic, re-opened a couple of months later for take-out and an outside barbeque, then closed again in July because of a staff shortage and re-opened September 9. “I’m finally home,” exclaimed diners who have returned since the closures, according to Bethany. Nearly 80% of the restaurant’s business comes from repeat customers.

“At our Fazzini’s,” according to the restaurant’s website, “we pride ourselves on serving authentic Italian dishes using fresh ingredients, time honored recipes and a commitment to excellence. We invite you to enjoy our unique dining experience and hope to see you soon.” Additionally, Diamond Hill Vineyards supplies fruit wines exclusively to Fazzini’s.

Diners will find on the menu dishes including Clams Casino, medallions of veal, homemade meatballs, Saturday night prime rib, and desserts includ-

parties, bridal showers and small weddings, all provided with adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.

Fazzini’s is also currently looking for experienced help in the kitchen and for servers and bartenders.

“We’re in it to win it,” said Bethany.

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“There’s a lot of love that goes into the dishes we prepare,” said chef Eric.

“These dishes, like people, need to be taken care of properly. We put passion, drive and a lot of hard work into everything that we serve. It all comes from the heart.”

Thirty years ago, Eric met Bethany at one of her restaurants and thought, “I want to marry her.” It was at Bethany’s on Clinton Street in Woonsocket. He started his restaurant career at age 16 at the nearby Kirkbrae Country Club.

Fazzini’s observes all the state guidelines regarding safety during the pandemic. There’s space between the tables. The restaurant, which could accommodate 275 diners during pre-pandemic times, now allows in only 175.

“I recall saying not long ago, ‘I need help,’” said Bethany, “and my longtime-friend Olga Gariepy, who was sitting next to me, said immediately, ‘We can help.’” So Olga and husband Dick have become partners at Fazzini’s and bring with them years of experience in the restaurant business.

“We’re proud to be partners,” said Dick. “It’s a great opportunity.”

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On the hunt for nutritious, affordable food? American or Hispanic. The good news is that more in Massachusetts; our Department of Transitional BY: million low-income adults over 60 years Assistance (DTA) pushed through some pretty sigAlthough the pandemic has complicated things, than four 508-883-3252 (Tel & Fax) there are options for Bellingham’s seniors. Some of age now rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition nificant ‘waivers’ to help our residents during the are described below. • E-mail: email@bellinghambulletin.com Assistance Program) to stay healthy and make pandemic, such as increased benefits for those site: www.bellinghambulletin.com It’s a grim picture. More than eight million older ends meet. not receiving the highest SNAP benefit without Americans faced the threat of hunger in 2016.

More good news: on average, households with additional documentation, allowing partners to tn: Fax/Email: Today in Bellingham and elsewhere many seniors elderly individuals receive $125 per month to help take applications by phone given that Centers struggle to A findD nutritional is accessible put food on the table; and during the pandemic, were closed to the public, and fast-tracking online P Rfood O that OF and affordable. additional may be such available. The NCOA grocery shopping using SNAP benefits in the state, m receipt of this proof.

Carefully review the ad shown below and respond ASAP with any benefits changes/corrections, mber, etc. We make every effortto to insure the accuracyCouncil of your ad,on however, Bulletin will not bethree held responsible forseniors who qualify to name a few.

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(NCOA), thoseChanges at highest risk are who after liveproof forwill benefits not apply.

Are you “DTA partnered with Massachu…many people feel that setts Councils on Aging in 2016 to with a grandchild, have a disability, or are African wondering ifFOR youOFFICE might qualify?

At the USE ONLY Bellingham Senior Center there are someone else deserves it work with COAs to increase visibility skilled DATE counselors and participation in SNAP because EMAILED: who can help you more than they do. navigate the process to sign up for, the senior population is the most 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 BY: and then get, benefits from SNAP. Contact either underserved in this federal program. There are 508-883-3252 (Tel & Fax) Senior Center Director Terri Graham or Assistant currently 22 COA partners, with eight additional site: www.bellinghambulletin.com • E-mail: email@bellinghambulletin.com Director Lisa Mottola, who has become something COAs starting this month. Bellingham COA is one of an expert in helping seniors (call the Center at of the eight new partners, and there are 17 COAs 508-966-0398). that have expressed interest in becoming SNAP tn: Fax/Email: Tree Removal Fully Insured The Bellingham Senior Center is one of 22 partners effective January 1.

Stump Grinding Estimates A D P R O Free O F Councils on Aging in Massachusetts that are SNAP “What does all of this mean? Well, the Bellingm receipt of this proof. Carefully review the ad shown below and respond ASAP with anyPartners. changes/corrections, such Outreach This means easier, better access ham COA has always assisted older residents with mber, etc. We make every effort to insure the accuracy of your ad, however, the Bulletin will notfor beyou. held responsible to benefits So based for on household income SNAP applications, but in an indirect manner. The been reviewed by the customer. Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof will be subject to additional charges. and certain fixed expenses, you may be eligible for partnership highlights that Bellingham’s COA is actassistance. It will come in the form of an EBT card ing responsively to the economic insecurity of the that you can use for shopping like a debit card. community’s older adults. For seniors connected “SNAP is a supplement to help with food pur- to SNAP, total monthly expenses are reduced and DALPE’S P&M SVCS., LTD. chases and, on a monthly basis, the typical allot- an improvement in nutrition and nutrition sources DBA ment in Bellingham is about $150. We have about increases. It provides opportunities for the Bellingwww.BellinghamBulletin.com30 local people who are taking advantage of this ham COA to increase visibility and education for 508-962-5225 program. Previously, we were allowed to do the other social-service programs, such as the Low E D B Y T E C H JothePlumber314@aol.com P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S applications for only the elderly, but we have been Income Heating Assistance Program. Moreover, ellingham, MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com Repairs • Installations approved to do all applications starting this month as a SNAP partner, Bellingham COA will be able ad and respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, such as address, tel. number, etc. with a grant from UMASS Medical School and the to facilitate new applications, interim reports, and Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Gas Piping ingham Bulletin will not be held responsibleGas for errors in an ad System that has been reviewed byMA Department of Transitional Assistance. & Oil Heating recertification to ensure a quick and easy process rrections) after proof cycle may be subject toInstallation/Conversion additional charges.

“I have been doing these applications for 10 for residents. Additional benefits include a steady gers@charter.net; or CALL the Bulletin at 508-883-3252, or Cyndy atJoe 508-529-4437.

Corriveau years and have found that many people feel that stream of SNAP information regarding benefit MA Lic.# 11226 Master Plumber RI Lic.# 1719 someone else deserves it more than they do. When changes, including responses during the panI explain to them that this is not a handout, that demic, latest legislative activities relating to food they have paid taxes their whole lives and this is an insecurity, and advocating to end hunger.” .

I do get a few more to apply. I probContinuing this month are Senior Center lunches The holidays will be here before you know it. entitlement, ably help two to three people a month, but hope to provided each weekday for only $2. You can order Order your Bellingham teeshirt, increase that once we are able to include younger ahead by calling the Center at 508-966-0398, then adults and families.” drive over between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to pick sweatshirt or long-sleeve tee today!

Susan Carp, the Director of Member Services up and pay for your order. for the MA Councils on Aging, offers this update: This service, this month, is supported by Devlin’s “There was an incredible surge of SNAP benefits Tavern and a grant from the Greater Milford Comissued during the pandemic. We are privileged here munity Health Network. It began last month (supported by PJ’s Bar & Grill) and continues through October, providing approximately 35 lunches each weekday.

Over the summer, the Senior Center hosted a drive-In dinner at Bellingham High School that atMAG NETS ! tracted 126 seniors for a free meal. People dined S! out in the parking lot and enjoyed entertainment FREEY IN R

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Senior Center volunteers continue to deliver free meals to local elders who do not have transportation. “Since the start of Covid 19,” explained the Center’s Terri Graham, “the YMCA has collaborated with the Bellingham Senior Center to provide food for seniors in need. Each Wednesday, Patty Fisher, Jane Malo and I make food deliveries to Bellingham seniors. We provide lots of nutritious food items, such as fresh produce, cereal, breads, pasta and

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(508-966-1258); Blessing Barn Food Pantry at Please respond to confirm receipt of this proof. Carefully review the ad and respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, such a You may have noticed thatevery area supermarkets Bethany in Mendon (508-478-6603); Frank- for errors in an While we make effort to insure the accuracy of yourof ad,God the Bellingham Bulletin will not be held responsible have set aside time for seniors to shop, and Changes the lininFood Pantry Bread Foodto additional cha the customer. ad concept (not (508-528-3115); corrections) after proofDaily cycle may be subject Dial-A-Ride service at the Center is to available to take Pantry inorMilford (508-478-4225).

EMAIL changes email@BellinghamBulletin.com CyndyRogers@charter.net; or CALL the Bulletin at 508-883-3252, or you to and from the stores. For more information, Helpful websites include www.mass.gov/snap call the Senior Center at 508-966-0398. and www.projectbread.org used with permission, from Bellingham COANewsletter Some additional places to turn to for assistance

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Reopening? It looks as if the next step in the walking trail on Center Street. Bring a mask. Dogs Senior Center returning to something resembling are welcome, too, but only on a leash.

DATE “normal” will happen October 1. All COVID poliMEMORY CAFE Lic. #4284 ® cies and procedures will be in place, including a Our Memory Cafe is a social event for family 36 •Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, 02019 Televisions • KitchenAid MA Mixers BY: limit of about 40 people in the building at any one members and individuals experiencing cognitive • Sewing Machines • Battery Clocks 508-883-3252 (Tel & Fax) time. As always, feel free to contact the Center at changes from Alzheimer’s or other forms of de• Vacuum Cleaners • •E-mail: Lamps email@bellinghambulletin Website: www.bellinghambulletin.com 508-966-0398 for more information and updated mentia. Dancing and other entertainment are 34 Central St • Holliston, MA 01746 plans. included. Saturday, October 24th, at 10 am. Please 508-429-4344Fax/Email: COA MEETING— Oct. 13, 11 am, via Zoom. join us via Zoom. Sponsored by Atria Draper Attn: Place.

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Carefully review the ad shown below and respond ASAP with any Mondays, at 2 pm, discussing books that examine 657-2710 or email tgraham@bellinghamma.org. as address, telephone number, etc. We make every effort to insure the accuracy of your ad, however, the Bulletin will n spiritual matters. First up: The Four Agreements. Terri would be happy errors to answer your and by the customer. Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof will be su in any ad thatquestions has been reviewed To sign up, email jdutil@bellinghamma.org. arrange for you to Zoom! All outdoor classes will WELLNESS WEBINARS—Blue Cross Blue Shield be conducted as long as the weather is good. Call of MA offers two opportunities this month to par- the Center to reserve your spot since group sizes Rakevilleand Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 ticipate in educational36 activities learn more are limited.

FOR ALL YOUR PAVING NEEDS about staying healthy and safe.508-883-3252 (Tel &SHINE Fax) (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) DRIVEWAYS c www.BellinghamBulle • Calming Anxiety in Times of Uncertainty— PARKING LOTS er During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment m LJ website: www.bellinghambulletin.com • email address: email@bellinghambulletin.com m P will U B L Ia S HREPAIR E D WORK B Y T E C H P RCo O P U B L I C A T I O Monday, October 5, 10:30—11 am . Register at Period (October 15—December 7), you have FREE ESTIMATES & SON 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBullet bcbsma.info/Oct5. chance to change your plan for next year. SHINE’s e nt as address, tel. num • Yoga: Chair Stretches & Guided Relaxation— certified Medicare can help youCarefully underPlease respond counselors to confirm receipt of this proof. review the ad and respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, l ASPHALT rasuch Attn: Fax: a a i u t Bulletin will not be held responsible forGerrors in an ad that has been rev Tuesday, October 20, 11—11:30 am. Register at standWhile makechanges, every effort to your ad, the Bellingham yourweplan asinsure wellthe asaccuracy other of options en after proof PAVING the customer.

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by Jennifer Russo, Contributing Writer “I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.”

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later, in 2003. the artwork he created, which can be found in galleries “I find solace in the and places of business in both Maine and Connecticut fact that Bob died doing and at www.robertrasche.com. what he loved, in a place he absolutely loved,” www.BellinghamBulletin.com says Jan. lifeHfullE ofDtheB Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S P U To B live L Ia S people and that MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com 36 Rakeville Circlethings • Bellingham, our hearts andadsouls Please respond to confirm receipt of this proof.set Carefully review the and respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, such as address, tel. number, etc. onof fire is the something I While we make every effort to insure the accuracy your ad, Bellingham Bulletin will not be held responsible for errors in an ad that has been reviewed by we can aspire after proof cycle may be subject to additional charges. the customer. Changes think in ad concept (not all corrections) EMAIL changes to email@BellinghamBulletin.com or CyndyRogers@charter.net; or CALL the Bulletin at 508-883-3252, or Cyndy at 508-529-4437. to achieve.

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His artwork is breathtaking, with a strong attenDon’t blow, sweep or dump leaves, tion to the finest of details and brilliant use of light grass clippings and yard waste and motion. Every blade of grass, every feather of a into streets or storm drains. bird, every rope on a ship and every crest of a wave is meticulous. His painting of “Old Ironsides,” the Leaves in storm drains create blockages which USS Constitution battleship, is on display at the USS can cause flooding. Leaves contain lots of Constitution Museum in Charlestown and pictured natural fertilizer which can pollute our rivers to the left. and streams, so PLEASE mulch, compost, Robert leaves behind many family members, includor use other proper disposal methods. ing his wife of 17 years, Jan Rasche, a schoolteacher here in Bellingham. Robert and Jan met in first grade For more tips, visit ThinkBlueMassachusetts.org. and were friends for many years, before dating in high school and then finding different paths. Having reunited at their 25th high school reunion, the couple found their love rekindled, and they married a year

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As with many organizations, the Bellingham BY: OFFICE and USE ONLY Lions Club has been affected byFOR Covid-19 Owing to health and safety concerns, the Bellinghas had to move, modify, or even cancel key fun- ham Lions Club has decided to cancel the White DATE EMAILED: draising activities. Here are some updates on our Cane Toll Road that had been scheduled for Satupcoming fall activities: BY: urday, October 17. This event is the Lions’ largest Milford Regional has earned national recognition Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament fundraiser and provides funds for Eye Research Attn: Fax/Email: for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue On Monday, October 19, at 8am sharp, the Lions and community charities. If you would like to make Since 1994 donor registrations across the state through the will host their annual Scholarship D reach PR O For Georgia Golf Tournament a donation,A please outO to Ewing Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Or- at the New England Country Club.

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Carefully review the ad shown Close at jgclose@verizon.net. below and respond ASAP with any as address, telephone number, etc. We make every effortcontinue to insure the of your ad,via however, gan Donation Campaign. The WPFL is a national ables the Lions to raise funds to present two 2021 Lions toaccuracy meet monthly Zoomthe Bulletin will n P U B L I S H E D B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N The S errors in any ad that hasscholarship been reviewed by the customer. Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof will be su initiative that unites the U.S. Department of Health high school students with a $1,500 to discuss creative ways to aid the Bellingham 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com and Human Services, Health Resources and Ser- for college. All golfers will be expected to observe community during these extraordinary times. If Please respond to confirm receipt of this proof. Carefully review the addonaand respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, such as address, tel. number, etc. vices Administration (HRSA), and the organ proper safety and social-distancing protocols.

To you would like to find out how you can join us and While we make every effort to insure the accuracy of your ad, the Bellingham Bulletin will not be held responsible for errors in an ad that has been reviewed by tion community with workplaces across the nation become an event sponsor, participate as a golfer, help, please contact Robin Ewing at romitlog@ the customer. Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof cycle may be subject to additional charges. in spreading the word about the importance of or make a foursome, please contact Robin Ewing EMAIL changes to email@BellinghamBulletin.com or CyndyRogers@charter.net; or CALL the Bulletin at 508-883-3252, or Cyndy at 508-529-4437.hotmail.com. Our next monthly meeting will be donation. at romitlog@hotmail.com or Julie St. Pierre at on Wednesday, October 7, at 7pm.

The WPFL Hospital Organ Donation Campaign jstpierre51@gmail.com. challenges hospitals and healthcare organizations to “let life bloom” by educating their staff, patients, Color: $95/mo. visitors, and communities about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation, including offering opportunities to register as organ donors.

Complete Pre-Need Funeral Planning Complete Pre-Need Funeral Planning Milford Regional was one of 1,700 organizations Serving Bellingham and the Serving Bellingham and the to participate in the 2020 campaign. surrounding communities surrounding communities Three generations of award-winning service “Milford Regional recognizes the importance of ~organ Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 ~ ~ Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 ~ donation and is committed to awareness HOURS: Francis cartiEr for thisLEsLiE cartiEr Francis E. cartiEr LEsLiE a. cartiEr Mon-Thur, 9am–9:30pm • Fri-Sat, 9am–11pm; Sun: 12–5 pm andE.registration act ofa. giving that provides 151 healing So. Main within St/Rte. 126, Bellingham, MAsaid 02019 our community,” Edward J. Kelly, 151 So. Main St/Rte. 126, Bellingham, MA 02019 240 So. Main St Adam Remillard Bellingham, MA 02019 Brett Remillard Milford Regional President & CEO. 508-883-8383 508-883-8383

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