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iting teacher complaints about health issues, the Education Association of Worcester is pressing the school department to allow testing for black mold in several school buildings. In what could play out as something of a replay of the struggle to test for PCBs in Worcester schools, union officials say the district has been reticent to allow mold testing, but school officials are skeptical that testing is the right path forward. The issue, first raised privately several months ago, was first made public at a School Committee meeting several weeks ago in which Union President Roger Nugent pressed the School Committee and superintendent to allow air testing in the affected buildings. Now, Nugent said, district officials are preventing the union from carrying out air testing in the two buildings where teachers have raised concerns – Columbus Park Preparatory Elementary School and Worcester East Middle School. Between the two buildings, Nugent said there have been several incidents of teachers reporting respiratory issues and other health problems stemming from black mold inhalation. As for issues concerning students, Nugent said the union doesn’t have any information. However, he said, “Our members’ working conditions are their learning conditions.” School and union officials were expected to meet yesterday at one of the schools, Columbus Park, to tour the building. The meeting occurred after print deadline and we will update the online version of this story with any news from the meeting. However, as of press time, the two parties had not yet decided on what steps to take.
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For Nugent, the situation is similar to the issue with PCBs in city school several years ago. In 2016 and 2017, the issue divided school officials, School Committee members and others, as some pushed for testing for the carcinogen in school buildings while others resisted. “Unfortunately, many times with these incidents I’ve found it’s a guessing game on their part, with the mold and the PCBs,” said Nugent. “Any concerns there are, it seems to fall to the members of this union to advocate for themselves through us for a healthy workplace.” While Nugent maintains the school district has been slow to
take action on the issue, district Chief Financial Officer Brian Allen bristled at the accusation. “We’re certainly willing to work with whoever to figure [the issue] out,” said Allen. The district has not granted permission for air testing, he said, because the state Department of Environmental Protection has advised the district that air testing for mold is unreliable and possibly pointless, because there’s no state standard for which to evaluate any positive reading for mold, especially black mold, which is extremely rare. Rather, he said it’s in the best interest of the school and the union to tour the building,
examine the problem and find the proper solution. “If there is a concern, let’s figure out how to address that concern,” Allen said. “We’re not looking to prevent testing of the building, we’re looking for the correct way to do that.” The district has already taken some steps in the Columbus Park School building, he said, such as cleaning walls, improving circulation and adding dehumidifiers. If more remediation work is necessary, he said the district is not opposed to further remediation if necessary. Still, Nugent said he feels the issue has gone unresolved for far
too long, and if the district will not allow air testing, he said the union may consider legal action similar to the action it took in 2016 related to testing for PCBs, a chemical once used during construction, but now outlawed due to concerns it may be a carcinogen. The union filed a complaint with the state labor relation department, and despite an appeal from the district, were allowed to test for PCBs in several buildings. “They know if we have to do that again, we will,” Nugent said. Bill Shaner can be reached at 508767-9535 or at wshaner@gatehousemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.
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Diversity, discipline in schools among issues raised during budget debate BILL SHANER
of class,” she said. “If we have these misconceptions of how we’re dealing with discipline, we’re going fter a three-hour hearto be throwing money out the ing earlier this week, the window.” School Department will She pressed for more training have to come back before for administrators and school staff the City Council next week to get on how to approach the issue of its budget approved. discipline. In response, Binienda Several councilors during said district staff will be undergobudget discussions on Tuesday ing bias training over the course of motioned to hold the budget for the next two years, working with a a variety of reasons. Some grilled school officials on efforts to imple- company called Avid. The training will be accompanied by a training ment diversity hiring practices on trauma, she said. and the way in which the district Rivera, Councilor At-Large intends to bring on a chief diversity Khrystian King and others officer. The ultimately fruitless pressed Binienda on the CDO battle to implement a sex educashe promised to hire as part of tion curriculum was also relitigated by some councilors, as were a set of action steps attached to her contract renewal earlier this issues around racial disparities in month. Rivera said chief diversity discipline. officers are often set up to fail Coming on the heels of a contentious fight over Superintendent because they come up against institutions hostile to change. She Maureen Binienda’s contract, the criticized Binienda’s decision to hearing bore out some of the tenfile the position under the human sions that drove that debate. District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera resources department, to which Binienda said she moved the posiopened her remarks by saying she was disappointed with some of the tion to a direct report, but that the CDO would still work out of the comments by the superintendent HR office. Mayor Joe Petty said the and other councilors regarding school’s CDO should have the job disparities in discipline. Particudescription reviewed by the citylarly, she focused on comments side chief diversity officer. that poverty drives students to King asked whether the CDO misbehave. She said it’s a damagwould have any support staff. ing assumption, something she Binienda said the district can’t called the “myth of the culture of budget for support staff, but the poverty.” CDO can use the services of the “It’s not just race, but the issue
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with diversity is due to a lack of qualified candidates. “To ignore the structural elements that brought us to a place where the composition of staff is what is it is a bit irresponsible and shortsighted as well,” he said. The school department budget hearing will continue next Tuesday. Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-767-9535 or at wshaner@ gatehousemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.
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Bergman asked the district to consider more marketing efforts to get out the good things happening in the district. Councilor At-Large Konnie Lukes focused on the newly formed strategic plan, asking for more specifics on the cost of implementation. Councilor At-Large Gary Rosen sought to diagnose the lack of racial diversity among teachers as being symptomatic of a lack of teachers nationwide. Later, King bristled at the notion that Worcester’s problem
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three secretaries in the HR office. King suggested the school department look at where the CDO is in organizational charts of other large school districts, and requested the department consider budgeting for support staff in future budgets. He also pressed for more school social workers, as the district does not have enough. Still, not every councilor approached the school department with the issue of racial equity in mind. Councilor At-Large Moe
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A NOT SO PERFECT UNION: Turns out the racial equity issue in Worcester Public Schools that has so divided the city also divided the teacher’s union. I got my hands on some draft minutes from an April 24 Education Association of Worcester meeting in which members present voted to have President Roger Nugent publicly retract or otherwise distance the union from his public statements regarding the existence of institutional racism in Worcester Public Schools (he was of the “what, you’re calling every teacher racist??” camp). However, at the annual meeting a few weeks later, that motion was overturned. THE CLAP IS BACK: “The Clap Is Back,” exclaimed the Worcester
Bravehearts – no, not that clap, though that clap is also back, admittedly and unfortunately. It’s some other clap. In a tweet last week, the team posted a picture of a billboard promoting opening day with several Bravehearts players clapping high above their heads, as I’m told is a tradition for the team. Sure, the Bravehearts might have a signature clap, but that’s not why this tweet went mini-viral, with 2,700 likes as of press time. Many were quick to pan this decision as bad marketing, but would the opening day ad campaign get that kind of attention if it wasn’t a hilarious innuendo? Methinks not. Oh, to be a fly on the wall of the writers room the day this got OK’d. To the mastermind, I salute you.
A SINGLE ROSE: Family ties, family ties. Incumbent Sean Rose is
running unopposed for District 1 City Councilor this year. And while that’s great for him, I’m sure, it’s also highly unusual. District 1 has some of the highest turnout precincts in the city, and the seat usually sees a challenge. In fact, it has seen a challenge in every election since 2003. In 2003, Tom White was the incumbent, and Tom White is Rose’s fatherin-law. See where I’m going with this? That means in 16 years Rose’s sonin-law is going to get an easy D1 Council election, too. That’s just how it works. Don’t question it, don’t fight it.
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CAISSIE THE CLERK: Allow me to step far, far into the political weeds
here to share a little rumor – and I mean a rumor, capital “R,” as no one involved so much as returned a call from me on this. Governor’s Council member Jennie Caissie is apparently in line for the job as the new clerk magistrate of Dudley District Court, leaving her seat on the Governor’s Council up for grabs, as she would have to resign, I’m told. Caissie, a lawyer in Southbridge, beat out Paul DePalo for the Governor’s Council seat in 2018. However, this new job is one in which the Governor’s Council plays a role in appointment. As I understand it, the seven-person council must vote affirmatively on a clerk magistrate candidate in order for said candidate to make it to the governor’s desk for appointment. Same as judges. And Caissie sits on the council. Sounds like a whole can of worms! And that’s not even getting into who runs to take her seat and whether it triggers a special election.
THE 016-ENING: The 016, a new, Worcester-centric social media platform that rolled out rather quietly, from my perspective at least, appears to be gaining some traction. Earlier this week, Nieman Lab, a journalism industry website, published a long and thought-provoking feature on the site, which mostly aggregates local news and attempts to foster discussion. It is also pioneered by Mark Henderson, one of the men behind the now-defunct Worcester Sun. According to the article, by local media guru Dan Kennedy no less, the platform has 4,000 members and is generating more than 300,000 pageviews a month. At its heart, the website is supposed to offer a local alternative to Facebook, where news organizations are treated very poorly, and get more local eyeballs in front of more local stories. The cause is commendable, and any enemy of Facebook is a friend of mine. Bill Shaner, reporter Twitter: @Bill_Shaner
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The Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks is proposing a 3-percent rate increase in water and sewer rates. The impact on annual bills for average single family homes is estimated at $18.35. The recommendation is less than it has been in years past. For the last 10 years, the rate has gone up 4.5 percent. Reduced water usage throughout the city over the past several years will make the average bill rise by only 0.4 percent, despite an 11.4-percent rate increase since fiscal 2016, per a memo from the city manager. Check online for an update from the state Department of Transportation on the Kelley Square improvement project. An informa-
tional meeting was expected for Wednesday night, after this paper’s print deadline. The meeting was expected to include information on the full design of the project, along with construction staging and traffic management plans.
Cogmedix is set to expand with a new headquarters in West Boylston. The Worcester-based medical device contract manufacturer
will maintain some space at its current 17 Briden St. property, but the new West Boylston facility, on Hartwell Street, will be the company’s new home, and will house 200 employees.
After some news about three potential names trademarked by the Pawtucket Red Sox for the Worcester Team, the company has
reserved a business name with the full Worcester Red Sox in the title. Still, it remains unclear what the organization will call the team. Earlier this year, the team trademarked the Worcester Worcesters, the Worcester Ruby Legs and the Worcester Wicked Worms.
cultivation, dispensary management and the industry’s legal challenges. The course is offered for about $250.
Worcester officials have launched a local chapter of the Handle With Care, a program which notifies school personnel and teachers
Now, a correction. Last week in The Beat, we incorrectly wrote that Wheelock College had cut a hybrid master’s in social work program focused on the opioid crisis ahead of a 2018 merger with Boston University. The program was taken over by BU during the merger, though formatted differently.
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when a student has experienced or witnessed trauma. The program is a partnership between the city, the Worcester County District Attorney’s office, Worcester Police, Worcester Public Schools and the state Department of Children and Families. It has been adopted in 20 states, including Plymouth County. In Worcester, the program complements the city’s Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, introduced in 2015 as a response to youth violence rooted in toxic stress. The WYVPI aims to decrease exposure to trauma and connect youth experiencing trauma to the appropriate supports.
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Worcester State University is offering a course in the nascent legal cannabis industry. The non-credit certificate course covers training in
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pring is a time of great anticipation. Weatherwise, folks can’t wait for warmer temperatures, with the outdoors beckoning for activities such as gardening, hiking and swimming. Of course, for some teens, there is a whole different element. Spring is a time for graduations and proms, and thousands of area high schoolers are decking themselves out in their best prom gowns and tuxedos. Some are also gearing up for the end of that long high school journey. Graduation beckons, , and after that, maybe college. Some might opt for military service, while others will venture directly into the workforce. Whatever their choices, the top priority right now should be getting there safely. Prom and graduation season is a time for smiles and laughter, pride and excitement. Sadly, it is also a time when tragedies can occur. According to published statistics, roughly one-third of alcoholrelated treen traffic deaths take place between April and June. That’s prom and graduation season. According to a survey of teens ranging in age from 16-19 published in 2014, 31-41 percent said it was likely they or their friends would drink or use drugs on prom night. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
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(MADD) has said car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, with roughly 25 percent of teen crashes involving an underage drinking driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving, , such as texting or using social media while driving, is particularly deadly. Of the 3,166 people killed in distraction-related crashes in 2017, according to the NHTSA, 229 were between 15-19 years old. Speed is another factor, as is the lateness of celebrations such as proms, the NHTSA said, noting proms usually end around midnight. That can bring fatigue into play. Also a factor, according to the NHTSA, are seat belts. About half of all young drivers who died in motor vehicle crashes in 2017 weren’t wearing seat belts. What can parents and friends do to help ensure a safe prom night or graduation day? In some towns, parents join forces to provide alcohol- and drugfree parties for grads on graduation night. The events might include a chauffeured trip to an event by limo or bus, followed by an all-night gathering at a local spot with games and other activities. For proms, the NHTSA recommends hiring a ride. Parents can pool together resources and
send several teens off in a limo. Rules should also be set. Parents should talk with their children about safe driving habits and what behavior is expected from them behind the wheel. Parents can also have their teen sign a safety agreement, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ParentTeen Driving Contract. Sadly, there are too many families, too many parents and siblings, who know the stinging pain of losing a young loved
one to what in many cases are preventable motor vehicle accidents. Don’t be afraid to have the conversation now, before prom night or graduation day. These are wonderful times, moments that can be looked back on years from now with warm memories and deep reflections. The first step is to get there safely.
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opinion Empty head, light heart JANICE HARVEY
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’m beginning to suspect somethin’ ain’t right. I’m thinking maybe the guys in charge have something to hide. Call me crazy, and I’m sure no one else has picked up on this weird vibe I’m getting, but I’m starting to wonder if maybe something fishy happened during the 2016 election, maybe something to do with Russia. I could be wrong, but I can’t shake this feeling. This Bill Barr fellow seems nice enough, but I think he needs to look at the job description for attorney general. He might have accidentally applied for the other job no one wants: personal lawyer to Donald J. Trump. The last guy who held that job is making license plates and eating dinner on a metal tray, so I’m not sure why anyone would want that job, unless you were filled with self-loathing, or susceptible to
blackmail, or teetering toward irrelevance as a former mayor of New York. That job might get you in front of the cameras. This feeling I have? Maybe it has something to do with the word “subpoena,” which I was under the impression is a legal thingy that people have to answer. I mean, I thought if I ever got “subpoenaed” I’d have to, you know, show up in court. Now I’m finding that’s not true at all. Apparently, I can ignore or even laugh at subpoenas. I can even tell the courts what questions they can ask and how long I’m willing to hang around and answer the questions I’ll allow them to ask, unless I have something better to do, like kill some exotic animals or keep a lunch date with an oligarch. This idea of ignoring court orders should be good news to all the deadbeat dads summoned before a judge for not paying child support. There will probably be a log jam of cases as
soon as abortion becomes a crime punishable by stoning to death in the town square. Knowing court orders can be ignored without any consequences should be a relief to all the guys out there who think birth control is a woman’s worry. I heard the GOP slogan for 2020 is “Wham! Bam! Thank you, Ma’am!” but that might just be a rumor started by one of those smartalecky girls in Congress. It’s hard to sort out all the news, I admit. I get a lot of my information on Twitter and Facebook, because those are iron-clad reliable sources, but sometimes I get confused. I had to block some pro-life organization because they kept trying to make me feel bad and, anyway, I’m pretty sure most girls don’t listen for heartbeats until after they miss a period. I say “girls” because that is what some of those rape and incest victims are, not that I’m judging anyone. Seriously, I don’t know what to
think, unless I turn on cable news and someone there can tell me what to think. I’m wondering if this president — the one who lost a billion dollars after his dad gave him $415 million — is trying to draw attention away from some of these questions about Russia, and other stuff, like his tax returns. I know some soybean farmers are hot under the collar over something called “tariffs,” which I’m guessing are things that make the farmers lose lots of money, but not their faith in the president, even if he’s the reason they had to sell their tractors on eBay and take jobs as Walmart greeters. I’m just guessing here. Wars are good for taking the spotlight off unpleasantness. That Bolton guy, the one with the whiskbroom mustache? He seems eager to pick a fight with Iran, a country I know nothing about. It looked kinda average-sized on the map when I googled it, maybe like taking on Vermont. I figure
we can be in and outta there in a news cycle. I hope none of the soybean farmers’ kids are in the military. That would really stink, if they lost any of their plow hands. Maybe those caravans of refugees would make good soldiers. They seem to be expendable. Meanwhile, it finally stopped raining, so I think I’ll go over to Home Depot and price a new fridge. I know those pesky Chinese are gonna make the prices skyrocket, so I’m gonna grab one now. I planned to buy one with my tax refund, but I had to pay this year, for the first time ever. Can you believe it? Go figure.
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person went to see the Dukes, it was an experience like no other. Starting in the mid-’80s, the band continued throughout his life, even after a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2008. Note: A shorter version of this story first appeared online Many different people spent time as members of the iconic band, at worcestermag.com some longer than others. They actually started off as a trio, consisting of he date was Feb. 21, 2016. Going on bass and vocals, his lifelong friend Doug Moore on guitar and vocals, and a very young Craig McIntyre on drums. A few years into it, An all-day/evening fundthey expanded it to include horns, and there was no turning back. raiser was in full swing at For a while, Going even added three female backing vocalists: Lisa JJ’s Sports Bar in NorthBrumby, her sister Selena Wilson, and at various stages Susan Sadowski boro. Ailing musician Johnny “Blue or Leslie Buck. Together, the girls were simply known as The Dames. Horn” Moriconi was piling up mediGoing would eventually step away from his bass guitar and become the cal bills, and the music community, as it has so many times, responded in quintessential R&B front man, “Wilbur,” dressed up in a colorful suit and full. Many A-Listers were performing, his ever-present beret. Between Wilbur & the Dukes and Tornado Alley, including Ricky King Russell, Michelle Worcester County was blessed with two outstanding soul, rhythm & blues bands for many years. Willson and others. At the peak of the event, the packed room was treated to a blowthe-roof-off set by Wilbur & the Dukes, featuring Steve Going. In spite of the star power that preceded his set, Going somehow managed to bring the energy to another level. oing’s death has left a void in the music scene. More than I know. I was on stage playing guitar that, it delivered a big blow to his family and a legion of at that moment. friends and colleagues struggling to deal with the loss. It wasn’t the first time, nor would it Jared and his sister Caitlin, 32, described the long ordeal, be the last, that Going managed to be which began when Going went to his physician in December for a the catalyst of a fundraiser. He loved helping others, and he loved being routine heart check. His heart had given him problems before, so these the center of attention. He was made for those kind of events. appointments were just to make sure everything was OK. This time, the
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doctor discovered an aneurysm in the valve. Surgery was scheduled, and in January it was performed at Beth Israel in Boston. “The surgery itself was successful,” Caitlin said. “It was the aftermath that, you know, was a big shock to everybody.” oing, who passed away Monday, May 13, was born Aug. 19, “A couple days, he seemed okay. It seemed (it) was a success,” she said. 1952 in Stamford, Conn. He grew up in Northboro, but ac“There weren’t any issues with the heart at that point.” cording to his son, 28-year-old Jared, he lived all over WorcesHer brother was also confident. ter County, a bit of a nomad. “We weren’t too concerned or anything,” Jared said. “He got better for Going was a force of nature. His loss is a major blow to the music a little bit, but again, his lungs and heart just didn’t recover properly.” scene, as he was so much more than just a musician. He was larger than After a brief stay at Whittier Rehabilitation Center in Westborough, life, an entrepreneur of sorts, always involved behind the scenes as well Going was brought to the ICU at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. as on stage. Caitlin said he was talking, was coherent and seemed to be in the Going developed a rapport and friendship with just about everyone clear. She got a call from her brother the day before the doctors decided he came across, never burning bridges. He had a great business sense, Going was going to need help with his breathing. and was always building relationships that lasted. The live music scene Fortunately, Caitlin had one last chance to speak with him on his cell was enriched by his presence in so many ways. His influence lasted for phone. decades, from the ’70s right up until his health failed him one last time. “You could tell he was kind of struggling to breathe. He was not feelWilbur & the Dukes was Going’s defining achievement. When a ing well,” she said.
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The next morning, the breathing tube went in. “I’m very grateful that I had the chance to speak with him,” she said, adding her father’s condition quickly worsented, although “he went up and down a lot.” “The whole feeling has kinda been, you know, holding our breaths for five months, wondering what’s going to help,” she said. Her father, she said, died peacefully, surrounded by family. “He went through a long struggle,” Caitlyn said. “While it was all so unexpected, he was ready. He fought as long as he could. It was definitely a peaceful moment.”
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fterward, the phone calls and visits began. For Jared and Caitlin, it was a revelation of sorts, seeing the reaction to their dad’s passing. “I highly expected to hear from some people, you know, friends and fans, but I never expected the amount of people,” Caitlin said. “People I never met wanting to talk to me, just feeling like they were still talking to a part of him.” She said she was contacted by “a whole range of people” who had either played in bands with her father, or were helped out by him in hard times. She was struck by the outpouring of affection. “It’s been a lot to process,” she said, “but in a way, you know, it makes me feel proud.” It’s not that they weren’t already aware of the affection people had for their father. Jared knew it from the beginning. “I didn’t know why when I was little, but everywhere we went, someone knew him and wanted to talk to him,” he said. “Even now, almost weekly I get the same thing, like, ‘Are you really Steve’s son?’” When Going received a Lifetime Achievement Award locally, he was still in the hospital recovering from his motorcycle accident. Jared accepted the award on his behalf. “I got a little taste of getting on stage, and experiencing what my
dad did,” he said. “You know, it was a totally different persona, him up there.” The days since Going’s death have given both children a chance to reflect on their lives and how their dad’s career affected them. “It’s given me a fuller picture of what his life really was,” said Caitlin. These people are handing Caitlin and Jared their father’s legacy, and now they can take it with them through the rest of their lives. “I know that he did the best he could,” said Jared. “No regrets.”
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ocial media lit up with comments after hearing the news of his death. Lennie Peterson, trombonist, cartoonist, former Berklee teacher and local personality, remembered playing in the Dukes back in the early days. “Steve was one of those people you could pick up with right where you left off, no matter how much time had passed,” he said. “[The] friendship continued even after I moved out of Worcester and got too busy to perform with the band any longer.” Bill MacGillivray, who manned the drums for the Dukes in the mid-’90s, said it was as if Going had a switch. “As soon he stepped on stage, he was on every minute he was up there,” MacGillivray said. It wasn’t just a ‘Hey, look at me’ kind of thing, either. “[Going] genuinely loved being the center of attention,” MacGillivray said. Going, he said, was the kind of person who always had your back. “If you ever found yourself in a foxhole,” he said, “you’d want to be there with Steve Going,” Tony Parente, known by his stage name Tony Soul, had much to say about his friend. Parente had only recently come to know Going when he had made some appearances with the Tony Soul Project. Parente then hired him to coordinate his wedding last summer. “Every time he played with TSP he would have copious notes on his music stand,” said Parente. “Always prepared. He had a heart of gold for
feature those he loved. I was taken aback by the confidence he had in me musically and more so with how deep our relationship became. His death comes as an empty, solid shot to the gut.” Although he liked to surround himself with proven veterans, Going also had a nose for new talent. Guitar player Mike Lynch, more than 30 years Going’s junior, was frequenting the local blues jams a few years back when Going swept him up and brought him on board
“He was so excited, and it made me excited for him to believe in me that much,” Reed said. Back in 2015, Going started playing at Halligan’s Bar in Auburn with two bands, Wilbur & the Dukes and Band of Brothers. Owner Trina Bertel was relatively new to the whole process of hiring bands and creating a live music vibe. She fondly remembers Going’s guiding hand. “From day one, he helped me with the direction of our music
the newest incarnation of Wilbur & The Dukes. “Tough one losing Steve,” Lynch said. “He was the best. A true friend and mentor to me and many others.” Going, he said, went way beyond just hiring him. The two became best of friends. “He was the real deal,” said Lynch. “Such a big-hearted man that gave so much to help others. He was the best bandleader I’ve ever had the chance to work with, and I’m honored and grateful to have had that chance.” Legendary singer and bassist Bruce Reed, formerly of Tornado Alley and Big Dawg, and currently fronting We and the Dawg, had taken a decades long hiatus from live performing, due to being switched to the night shift at his job. When he went back to day shift, he started feeling the urge to get back on stage. Going was right there. “He’d be like, ‘We’re going to this jam tonight, we’re going to that jam on Thursday, and I’m like, ‘Dude I gotta work,” Reed said. Going was devoting all his energies to getting his friend back in the circuit.
venue,” she said. “I knew nothing and he guided me. Getting to know him was enlightening … being called his friend was just plain special.”
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round the same time Going was settling in at Halligans, I wrote an article for Worcester Magazine about two local musicians who were bravely coming back from life-threatening issues. One was Rick O’Neal of the Delta Generators, who had suffered a stroke. The other was Going, who was making a remarkable, but slow recovery from his motorcycle accident. In the process of interviewing these two brave and talented men, I got to know them as really good people. Going, in particular, impressed me with his spirituality. He had already been through a lot, and the accident could have been a fatal blow to a lesser person. But somehow, he found strength from it. I had known him for many years, but only superficially. Writing that story, and interviewing him, helped
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me to know Going, the man. He was something else. I was blown away by his perseverance and his empathy for others. He admitted he wasn’t always so empathetic, rather that he was a bit self-absorbed. Speaking about the accident, he said, “I realized it wasn’t all about me. In fact, it’s not about me at all.” One aspect of Going’s life was his urge to give back, which became intense after the accident. He became addicted to his pain medicine temporarily, and once he kicked that, he had a newfound empathy for those battling addiction. “His face would light up when he talked about the people that he sponsored, and how proud he was of them,” Reed said. “He helped a lot of people out, and
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people don’t realize it. He didn’t advertise it. He didn’t brag about it. He just did stuff.” Around 2010, while I was still hosting the Greendales Sunday Blues Jam, Going quietly and unassumingly started showing up not long after he left rehab from the accident. He was in bad shape, but he refused to be defeated. He would ask to play a few tunes, and of course, I obliged. At first, it was obvious he was not ready, but he plowed on. After a few more appearances, his injured right hand was starting to respond, and his mind was beginning to clear. I was in awe of his “never say no” attitude. Nothing would stop him from coming back. And come back he did. For the last four or five years, he was practically nonstop. The cat with nine lives was back again. He had
a whole new attitude toward life, and enjoyed sharing it with his friends, family and fans.
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hen his health failed him once again. He needed a new heart valve. It never completely healed, and Going struggled with his lungs. His breathing was labored, and he recently developed pneumonia, which ended up claiming his life. Lifelong friend and Wilbur & The Dukes cofounder Doug Moore visited Going in rehab, and enjoyed a last moment of reflection with his buddy. “The first thing he said to me was, ‘How are the kids?’ He was struggling, but coherent and animated,” Moore said. “I told him I just happened to be in the neighborhood, and I wanted to make sure he was OK so we could go plan our Thanksgiving Weekend Reunion Blowout. He looked down at his inert body, gave a small laugh and said, ‘Well, we might have to get creative.’” Going had his sense of humor right to the end. MacGillivray, who attended Going’s funeral Sunday, May 19, couldn’t help but observe the melting pot of people coming to pay their final respects. “The bikers come in, you know, who were part of the motorcycle club he was in,” he said. “Mike Lynch comes in, you know, shirt and tie. He was a lot of things to a lot of people.” Michael Allard-Madaus, percussionist and Worcester court judge, spoke at the funeral and mentioned the wide swath of types of people gathered there, and compared it to the funeral years ago for Tiny Stacey, the beloved owner of Holden’s Blue Plate. Going, like Stacey, was larger than life. Going will be remembered for many things. He had your back. He genuinely cared about people, whether he was a lifelong friend or just met you. But when it was showtime, as MacGillivray, said, he was on. If there are fundraisers in heaven, I would wager a bet that Steve “Wilbur” Going is negotiating to run the show.
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ou have heard Tom Petty recently. On the radio, in a diner, on a television commercial; his songs are omnipresent. It was likely one of his chart-burning hits, “Free Fallin’,” “I Won’t Back Down,” or maybe “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” but after his death on Oct. 2, 2017, the world lost the ability to experience the prolific rock legend’s catalog in the flesh. While it would be impossible to match Petty’s career, Zach Innis & The Honeybees are set to bring the best possible Tom Petty experience to Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., on Friday, May 31. Zach Innis and The Honeybees are no strangers to Petty’s catalog. They play the songs you would expect as well as deep cuts from his time with The Heartbreakers, Traveling Wilburys and more. This allows them to be nimble with their set list,
tailoring it to each individual show and their expected crowd. The band often plays in Milford. “When we play at Milford, or when we’re at Ralphs, we feel like we can do whatever we want,” Innis said. “For those shows we always throw out a handful of tunes we think would be cool. I always like to play all the deep stuff, but it’s fun to play the hits also.” The band will be performing two sets at Ralph’s, and in keeping in line with the venue’s general theme, according to Innis, the band will be playing, “all rocking songs, no slow stuff.” “We’ll be playing some songs we’ve never played before with a lot of deep cuts,” said Innis. “We’re hoping to pack the place.” Innis and the band are well-familiar with Ralph’s Diner and its reputation as a haven for heavy rock music, and Innis sees no reason why the Honeybees brand of Petty absolut-
ism can’t thrive in that environment. “I expect and hope for a rowdier situation overall,” said Innis. “Loud, packed in, hot, sweaty and just like relentless hard rockers. It’s our first time playing a divier bar, so that will be cool, and it’s going to be interesting to see how it sounds. I’ve never played up there. We have known most of our guys doing sound so far, so this is uncharted territory.” Whether it is the Ralph’s crowd, or the band’s hometown crowd in Milford, while the faces and aesthetic may be different, Tom Petty’s music bridges the gap between otherwise disparate groups of music fans. “I think the songs are fairly straightforward, musically,” said Innis. “He wrote a lot of radio hits with short songs and memorable choruses, All-American rock sound to back him up with the band. There were guys in the band that were consistent for a long time. He has collaborated with all the best people in
the rock world. The lyrics, I think you can get into on various levels. The ‘I Won’t Back Down’ story just came out on NPR the other day. There are a lot of different reasons fans get into it. Tom thought it was too specific and personal at first, he didn’t want to release it. I think you can find a lot in his songs. It’s a straight-up accesible rock and roll sound.” Innis said his own appreciation of the music has spanned a lifetime and has been something of a family affair. “I’ve been a huge Tom fan since I can remember,” he said. “I was already dancing around watching concert VHSs when I was like 2 years old. I’ve played a lot of Tom Petty with a lot of people over the years. Once he died, we were all totally up for it. We weren’t too busy with other musical projects at the time and the band totally fell into place.” As for what keeps Innis and the band interested in playing Petty’s catalog, the musician was never
nailed to a specific formula and kept listeners on their toes throughout his career, as he does now with musicians performing his songs. “I think because there are so many different sounds that he had, the progression of his sound from the first album, through “Wildflowers” in the ’90s and the bluesy stuff later on, I love the way that the guitars blend together,” said Innis. “I love the power of both drummers that they had. When I listen to music, it’s for the instruments, mostly, I’m not a lyric guy at first. He had both of those. I find the two guitars, piano, bass drum lineup to be my favorite for blending and harmonizing. The harmonies were a good thing they had going on the vocals. It’s been a thing for my whole life. My parents, my aunt Mary Ellen, they’re really into it. It’s a part of the family almost.” Zach Innis & The Honeybees will perform at Ralph’s diner, 148 Grove St., on Friday, May 31 with The Furs.
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POPPIN’ OFF: I realize that weddings are really the Pop It podcast’s domain, but
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brace yourselves: wedding season is upon us. Being a reporter during wedding season is a nightmare. My issues may be tailor-made, sure, it’s no one’s fault that my incredible charisma and personality has made me a groomsman about a dozen times, but once those save-the-dates start rolling in, man, I dread it. They’re expensive, time-consuming (I’m not even going to start on the monsters who have destination weddings, or, dog help me, weddings on A national vacation day) and a (to quote my dad) pain in my ass. Where is all this going? Well, I was in historic Norwich, Conn. last weekend celebrating a bachelor party. I may enjoy complaining about weddings, but it was a blast. If you are picturing a scene from Entourage, you are way off base. We got drunk as hell, naturally, played several hours of the boardgame Risk and rode BMX. We also went to Mohegan Sun, but I only brought $20 (That is all I had, really). I’d like to give props to the man of the hour: our entire groomsmen gear setup cost me like 30 bucks. Take notes people. Now, on to some notes.
AH, CRAP: First note? I have no idea how craps works. Not even close. A friend of
mine is a prolific gambler, so I tailed him to check out how things worked. My main takeaway? I am pretty confident that when people say “eight, eight, eight. Eight, eight, eight” it is done to the ESPN theme. Follow-up note? The fire logo on the craps table looks like ass, I expect more.
AWOO: Every time I end up at Mohegan Sun, I have to find that howling wolf. I like
wolves, what can I say? But it’s also an easy way to wander off on an adventure when you’ve had a few too many. My friends, generally, could be pretty confident in knowing where to find me. While I consider this wolf my ally, I imagine it would be pretty horrifying to look at while on psychedelics.
DOYLE BRUNSON: Is a prolific poker player and for some reason I read his book about Texas Hold ’Em when I was a teenager. My favorite casino activity (when forced to participate in gambling and there happens to be a very low stakes table) is playing poker, particularly Holdem, but I haven’t enjoyed it much at the casino because, well, I never get to sit with my friends. It’s annoying. I came all the way down here with my lunch money savings and have to sit next to a bunch of weirdos in cheap suits and headphones? Nah.
HOT TUBS: That wasn’t a smart subhead, no, no. But it does allude to something I learn every few years: I can’t sit in a hot tub when I’ve been drinking. Not a long topic to be sure, but yeah, it always seems like a great idea after a dozen Busch Lights to sit in a 100-degree tub with your buddies, but let me tell you, it isn’t.
DON’T BET ON GAMES YOU CAN’T WIN: Pool, for example. I can’t
Waitress After Party
Cast members from the Broadway musical “Waitress” will be performing original music at Nick’s with opener Cara Brindisi at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. Relax, Monday is a holiday. Treat yourself to Brad Standley’s Americana roots Chevrolet sent Sarah Connell to Brimfield and his big city charm. In addition Antique Fair in a 2019 Silverado to test out to performing in “Waitress” Standits capacity for cargo, comfort and safety. ley toured with “Hair” and starred MIKE HENDRICKSON in Days of Our Lives. Brindisi is a popular local singer/songwriter who studied at Berklee College of Music. “Waitress” will be live at the Hanover Theater May 22 -26, featuring original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles.
A Good Day for Satan
Cinema Worcester is screening “Hail Satan?” on Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the Park View Room. Filmmaker Penny Lane explores faith in America, asking, “What is the Satanic Temple? Is it religion? A cult? Performance art?” Confront authority and have a little fun. National Hamburger Day is upon us and the AC Lounge is rolling out a burger slider special along with a savory signature burger. Pop in on Tuesday, May 28, from 5-10 p.m. to partake. The AC is awash with fun textures, enticing lights and carefully-styled furniture. I love the contrast of sinking my teeth into a juicy burger surrounded by positively posh decor.
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play pool. I have played off and on throughout my life, but I am terrible and I’ve never put any time into learning how to play beyond “jab the round with the stick.” It’s the go to “ah, this thing is here” sort of experience. With that said, long after my $20 had run dry, a friendly wager was made at the pool table. The agreement? Loser eats a handful of dirt. Obviously, my eyes were swirling with visions of laughing at my friends while they ate dirt. Unfortunately, I am terrible at pool and thus, it was I who ate the dirt. I’ve eaten a lot of weird, gross things over the years (“Eat This” was a popular Joshua Lyford game in my group of friends), but for some Culture editor reason dirt sent me over the edge.
This week, I got my hands on a 2019 Chevy Silverado to take to Brimfield Antique Fair – America’s oldest outdoor antiques flea market. I should preface this by sharing that my own daily driver has manual window cranks and leaks on rainy days. I had some reservations about parking my new monster truck, but she came with an arsenal of HD-surround cameras. Plus, my seat vibrated like a rear end text message whenever I got too close to another vehicle. Tie downs made it easy to transport large furniture in the dura-bed. The spacious tailgate doubled as a great spot for sunbathing. I was intimidated by how much smarter than me my Silverado quickly proved to be. She alerted me when I forgot leftover pizza in the back seat. She conjured an automated step from thin air each time I opened the door. I never had to fumble for a key. At this point in my life, I can’t muster the expense of a Silverado for keeps, but I’ll continue hustling until I can. There’s no price tag on feeling strong, smart and safe behind the wheel.
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Find Comfort at Cyprian Keyes 284 East Temple St., Boylston • 508-869-9900 • cypriankeyes.com SANDRA RAIN
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yprian Keyes is a popular Boylston golf club. You don’t have to be a member or a golfer to enjoy casual dining on the lush patio or in the small restaurant space. Cyprian Keyes offers simple standards that eclipse any notions of elitism; I even saw people wearing jeans. Service is straightforward and unobtrusive. In short, “The OC’s” depictions of aristocratic golf course life did not prepare me in the slightest for a low-key evening at Cyprian Keyes. From the outside, the clubhouse resembles a small chapel – perhaps a testament to the years when the property belonged to the Worcester Diocese of the Catholic Church. The land was first settled in 1718 by Thomas Keyes, whose son, Cyprian, built his Spring Garden home there in 1734. The golf course is named in his memory. The dining room itself verges on shabby. Mismatched stools line the bar. A floral green and gold carpet extends throughout the space. Table skirts line the buffet. Decorative lights resemble large salad bowls. A black butterfly tray clings to the wall
along with vintage maps of the area. One lone frosted glass lizard dances across the window. The same creature appears on purple polos worn by every member of the front-of-house staff. Cyprian Keyes does not have a cocktail list, but they do have a full bar. Wine by the glass is reasonable, ranging from $8-$12. You won’t have trouble finding a seat on a Friday evening. The Friday night prime rib buffet is all-you-can-eat for $21.95. The menu offers a surprising number of health-conscious dishes, including “beyond” meats, which are plant-based, gluten-free and soyfree. The beyond burger ($13.50) is more expensive than the standard Black Angus Beef ($11.95) and the turkey burger ($11.95). Cauliflower crust pizza is also available and relatively convincing. The crust is light and dusty in
Cyprian Keyes offers casual dining overlooking the golf course.
the same manner as a flourbased dough. I recommend a combination of baby spinach, mushrooms, basil, pesto and bacio mozzarella ($11.95). Pizzas are served atop faux newsprint, which isn’t particularly cohesive with the awards banquet vibe. A golf club feels like the sort of place where one is obliged to order Zepp’s deviled eggs ($6.95). A goldrimmed plate will arrive with six little devils arranged around an edible purple orchid. The spicy bites are topped with sriracha and black tobiko, diced tomato and basil, and bacon and scallions. Another great starter is the prosciuttowrapped burrata tomato salad ($14.95). The tomatoes are not yet excellent at this point in the season, but the creamy fresh mozzarella wrapped in salty prosciutto will pop in your mouth like a juicy red grape. Baby arugula, balsamic syrup and extra virgin olive oil brighten up the dish as well.
Chargrilled bourbon-marinated steak tips ($18.95) are very popular, served with caramelized onions, mushrooms and a corn relish emboldened by big sticky kernels. Nothing is too saucy and the meat comes cooked to specification. Fresh thick-cut onion rings provide a welcome crunch. Cyprian Keyes is a suitable locale for retirement parties, bar mitzvahs and company outings. The kitchen and bar are built for volume, not character. I would return for martinis and deviled eggs on the patio after smacking balls on the driving range. I would not make a trip for the cuisine alone. My last dinner with two friends at Cyprian Keyes came to $100.30. Explanation of Stars: Ratings are from zero to five. Zero is not recommended. One is poor. Two is fair. Three is satisfactory. Four is good. Five is excellent.
Food: HHH Ambience: HHH Service:HHH1/2 Value: HHH
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eanu Reeves is 54 years old and still punishing bad men as John Wick. Liam Neeson became an unlikely action star at age 56 in “Taken” and hasn’t unclenched his fists in 11 years. When Tom Cruise stars in his eighth “Mission Impossible” movie in 2022, he’ll be 60 years old and scaling buildings with his suction-cup fingertips. Sylvester Stallone, a 73-year-old ball of throbbing, veiny muscle, is readying the release of his fourth Rambo movie. Harrison Ford will star in a fifth Indiana Jones movie in 2021 at the age of 77 and may need a stunt double for everything but the closeups. Do action heroes ever retire, or is the life simply too intoxicating? Could it simply be the case that these guys have made careers out of never
surrendering on screen, so how can we expect them to surrender off it? I raise the issue after watching the trailer for “John Wick 3 — Parabellum,” which continues the saga of the super assassin who’s still smarting
over the murder of his puppy. All we need to know about Wick is laid out for us in a tight two minutes and thirty seconds. He’s a rule breaker, knife fighter, and sweat maker. He out-ninjas ninjas, out-samurais samurais, and when asked what he needs to make the impossible possible, he replies, “Guns. Lots of guns.” It’s a line Arnold Schwarzenegger would have been proud to deliver in the 1980s. I’m shocked he didn’t. In fact, why isn’t Schwarzenegger, at a sprightly 72, following the trend of crashing through windows with replacement hips, both barrels blazing? Since we’re going back to the future, maybe we also can exhume Errol Flynn to swing on a chandelier, or reanimate Johnny Weissmuller to once again don Tarzan’s loincloth and wrestle an alligator. Perhaps I’m just feeling a little envious. Now that I’m in my late 50s, the knees are creaky, the eyesight is spotty, and the battle of the waistline is unceasing. I’m ever mindful of the
adage that Father Time never loses, but you gotta remain in the fray. I urge my strapping 23-year-old son to enjoy his prime, never give in to the forces of age and gravity, and move forward in life with this simple marching order: “Fight the manboobs.” We can all accept action stars are the beneficiaries of nearly boundless resources to devote to their physicality – personal trainers, nutritionists, and doctors who know their way around a good chemical peel. They also are working in a wondrous time when computer technology can compensate for any physical shortcoming and convince an audience the body onscreen is doing things it wasn’t built to do at an advancing age. But where’s the fresh blood; the successor to the action throne? Google the words “action stars” and the first result is a photo gallery beginning with Chuck Norris (79) and moving through 18 actors until
you hit someone under the age of 50 (Milla Jovovich, 43, also the first woman listed). The sporadic appearance of a Chris Hemsworth or Chris Evans doesn’t dispel the notion that in this arena (sometimes a literal arena) it’s an old man’s game. Maybe 50-year-old Will Smith has the right idea. In his next film, “Gemini Man,” he plays a hit man who faces off against his much younger clone. It’s the best of both worlds: the AARP card-holder maintains his position in the action hierarchy, and the only person who can supplant him is himself. Jim Keogh contributing writer
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Ava belonged to a woman who moved in with her daughter’s family. Ava was shy but comfortable with the grandchildren until her owner moved away and a cat outside scared her while she sat in a window. After those incidents, she became aggressive toward the family. That reaction is called redirecting; usually animals recover from it, but we think there were just too many changes for Ava and she couldn’t settle down again. Here at the shelter, it’s clear that she doesn’t like animals or kids. Ava will come to you for attention. She is not a lap cat, but she brushes against our legs and head butts us to be pet. Can you give Ava a fresh start in a new home?
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Pet Toys – For cats: furry mice and balls with bells, stuffed animals for orphaned kittens to snuggle
Computers, Laptops, Printers: Newer models or gently used models are welcomed.
Medical Supplies: Latex gloves, gauze, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, popsicle sticks, Dixie cups, One Touch Test Strips.
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Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St. The Hanover Theatre welcomes “Waitress,” the Tony Award-nominated musical brought to life by an all-female creative team, with songs by Grammy-nominee Sara Bareilles.
Friday, May 24 Worcester Chamber Music Society Music on Main
Worcester PopUp, 20 Franklin St. The Worcester Chamber Music Society presents Jessie Montgomery, acclaimed violinist and composer, to downtown Worcester.
Friday, May 24 Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia
The Palladium, 261 Main St. The German metal opera created by Tobias Sammet heads to The Palladium with its grandiose vision.
Friday, May 24 Hail Satan?
Park View Room, 230 Park Ave. Cinema Worcester presents filmmaker Penny Lane’s documentary about the Satanic Temple with never-before-seen access to the group.
Saturday, May 25 Walk the Streets of Revolutionary Worcester
Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland St. Learn about Worcester’s important role in the American Revolution on this one hour walking tour.
Saturday, May 25 Vanish & Wind Walkers
The Palladium, 261 Main St. With guests In Good Nature, Suntitle and Outwaves.
Monday, May 27 17th Annual Memorial Day Duck Race
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Auburn Public Library-Mirror Pond, 369 Southbridge St., Auburn For the 17th year, the Annual Memorial Day Duck Race returns, presented by GFWC and Auburn Junior Woman’s Club. First prize for the winning duck takes home $500.
Thursday, May 30 LGBTQ+ For the Record lecture
Worcester Historical museum, 30 Elm St. WPI’s Joseph Cullon moderates a talk with doctoral student in American history at George Mason University, Eric Gonzaba. Learn about how T-shirts and other pop culture elements serve as valuable tools in our local and national history.
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Worcester Smiles May 11 The Smiles (1-1) blanked New Jersey Copa FC (0-2) at home, 3-0. (The Smiles host the Rochester Lancers at Foley Stadium Saturday, May 25.)
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The Pirates (1-4) are on the road Monday, May 27, to take on the New York Streets (2-1) for an afternoon game. The Pirates last week signed former New England Patriots offensive lineman Tre’ Jackson, traded wide receiver Lavon Pearson to the Carolina Cobras and signed former NFL All-Pro WR Dexter McCluster.
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Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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LEGAL Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No.WO19P1466GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Jessica Beeso Of: Westborough, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Developmental Services of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Jessica Beeso is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Marie Dunn of Worcester, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 06/04/2019. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 06, 2019 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 05/23/2019 WM
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last call Nick Socrat farmer N
ick Socrat is the farmer behind Douglas Orchard & Farm. He is a graduate of UMass-Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture, where he developed a passion for natural methods of farming. Socrat hand digs his gardens and practices companion planting. He considers the pigs, chickens, ducks and bees to be members of his team, working together to create the freshest produce. Socrat’s parents, Aaron and Patty Socrat, help manage projects, design programming and operate the farm store. Douglas Orchard & Farm will host a bonfire with ice cream and live music Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. to benefit the Simon Fairfield Public Library in Douglas.
I know you said you’re “beyond organic,” but what does that mean? At a lot of farms, they are testing “organic” kale and finding like five different chemicals on it. And there’s a list a mile long of stuff you can spray and still call it “organic.” It’s pretty scary that organic is supposed to be the safe alternative, but it’s not. There’s really no better way than doing it like this, which becomes confusing on a large scale. Machines can’t really do this. Every town needs a few small farms like this. Can you give me an overview of the history of this farm? We’re coming into our fourth year right now. This property was previously owned by a man named Robert Werme who planted the apple trees and the blueberries. When we got the farm, the orchard had been neglected for five years. It was being looked at for housing development. It sounds like the business is multifaceted now. What makes you more than just a spot for apple and blueberry picking? We have duck and chicken eggs. We have the pigs. We have lambs and goats, shiitake mushrooms. My food forests are my pride and joy.
What’s the biggest difference between chicken and duck eggs? Duck eggs have more protein and fat in them. They’re really good whipped for baking because they
have this nice frothy quality due to albumin. Do you host a farmers market here? Yes, the Douglas Farmer’s Market is held here now. We have a lot more parking space than the congested corner of a busy street. You can actually come and relax during the market and we’re going to have live music as well. Kids can go look at the pigs while their parents can shop without having to worry. What else do you want people to know about Douglas Orchard & Farm? I want everyone to question where the food comes from. That’s the biggest thing. If you don’t see it, you can’t believe it these days. The soil is everything. When people keep putting on salt-based fertilizers and tilling deep every single year, they’re destroying the microbiome of their soil and the plants.
The plants can absorb fertilizers that are salt-based directly from the water and there becomes no need for any other life in the soil to provide nutrients to the plant. Whereas, in a really healthy soil, the microbes exchange nutrients with sugars and with the plants, providing an amazing ecosystem. Bacteria connect to those roots and help feed them. And then there’s mycorrhiza – mushrooms that connect and they create this layer way deep beneath the soil, especially in the forest. That’s why when you dig down, you see all the white mycelium and everything. There’s a connection between everything. You can’t just get rid of one element. And if you think about spraying, your herbicides are going to kill all the plants the same way insecticides will kill all the insects and fungicides will pretty much kill everything after that. – Sarah Connell
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What is a food forest? There’s different layers of a food forest, so in the back you start with the tall trees and then you just work your way down to little lemon balm. I just planted lemon balm today under the apple trees,
and hopefully that takes over and stops the bittersweet growth. A lot of what we’re battling here is bittersweet, poison ivy and thorns. We started planting elderberry in there. We’ve got two plum trees in the back. We have black raspberry and then just a bunch of cover crops. It’s a perfect system, and we run the ducks through it, and they eat all the grass. We have our poultry birds in there and they have access to two big grassy areas. There are a lot of professional people you’ll talk to who will completely dismiss having animals with the plants because of the chance of E. coli if you’re harvesting with big machines. But if you’re at such a small scale, it’s not a risk.
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How long is the growing season in the greenhouse? Ideally, I can grow all year, but I missed the window for our winter harvest because this went up so late. Everything in here is no spray. There’s no need because everything’s companion planted. If this was all kale in the entire greenhouse, I’d have to be spraying like crazy because it wouldn’t
What did you choose to plant with kale? We planted kale next to leaks, along with some nasturtium flowers and eggplants.
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What can you tell me about your greenhouse? This whole area was an orchard that was abandoned. We had bittersweet that was literally pulling apple trees out of the ground. We were able to save some, but we turned this area into fields. Last year our pigs were right here and they ran through this whole area. Then we put down some alpaca manure and a bunch of other biochar and wood ash. We had some oxen come during our Halloween event. They tilled it up, then the greenhouse went on it. There was a lot of preparation, but now everything is phenomenal. I took a soil test and conditions are optimal other than the nitrogen. I used fish emulsion to boost the nitrogen.
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survive. One little speck of powdery mildew would just take off in the whole bed.
Saturday, June 22, 9:30am-5:30pm
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Worcester’s Elm Park 9:30 am Walk Registration 10:30 am Walk Begins 11:00 am Ice Cream Festival Proceeds will benefit Children’s Friend services for children and families in Worcester, and Community Connections for people with disabilities supported by Seven Hills.
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