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Walpole COA learns about Wyatt EarpBY AMELIA TARALLOHometown Weekly Staff

For as long as they have existed, Americans have been fascinated by the lives of cowboys and the Wild West. It’s easy to understand why - in land just settled, anything could (and often did)

happen. Seniors at the Walpole Council on Aging have been treated to a lecture series taught by Daniel Seligman. The series, titled “Western Gunslingers: The Truth Behind the Westerns,” will spend ten weeks exploring the life and times of some of the greatest and worst people who helped form what we know today as the Wild West. On

Monday, February 10, Seligman focused the lecture on the legendary Wyatt Earp.

Wyatt Earp’s life began in Illinois, far from where he would become a notorious figure. His father was a businessman who fixed up and sold farms. As a result, Earp

WYATT EARPcontinued on page 17

Walpole’s Schlittler starts against Red SoxBY MIKE FLANAGANHometown Weekly Sports Editor

Northeastern owns one of the best recruiting tools in all of Division I baseball:

an annual exhibition game against the Red Sox in Fort Myers during spring training every February.

After leading Walpole High baseball to

back-to-back Super Eights during his junior and senior seasons, Cam Schlittler entered his freshman year at Northeastern this past fall looking to make an immediate impact for the Huskies on the mound. It took almost no time at all for Schlittler to make his presence felt for NU, pitching a scoreless inning against Alabama on February 16 before earning the start against the Red Sox

SCHLITTLER continued on page 18

BY AMELIA TARALLO Hometown Weekly Staff

“I think once you’ve seen a puppet show, you’ve seen them all,” said one mom at Thursday February 20th’s Pumpernickel Puppet Show at the Walpole Library. “But I don’t know if I’d consider this just a puppet show.”

The Pumpernickel Puppet Show has become notorious for being much more than your typical puppet show. John McDonough has made sure of that, with his life-sized puppets, high energy, and fantastically timed humor.

McDonough began his set with an adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s “Peter Rabbit.” Within seconds, the seasoned

puppeteer brought the story to life, including the run-in and face-off with Mr. McGregor over some stolen vegetables. Despite Mr. McGregor’s hopes to turn Peter into stew, the young rabbit escapes and makes it back home to his mom and sister - with some laughs at the farmer’s expense.

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Nomination papers available for election

Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election in Walpole are available at the Town Clerk’s office beginning Monday, February 3. The Annual Town Election in Walpole will be held on Saturday, June 6. The Town Clerk’s office is located on the first floor at Town Hall, 135 School Street, and office hours are Monday, Wednesday and

Thursday from 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.; and Friday from 8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Wednesday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m. A full listing of available offices and calendar of candidate deadlines is available at www.walpole-ma.gov and at http://www.walpole-ma.govitown-

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Early voting, Feb. 24-28

All registered Walpole voters will again be able to vote before Election Day for the March 3 Presidential Primary. Early voting will begin on February 24 and continue through February 28. Early voting takes place at the Walpole Town Hall, located on 135 School Street, on Monday, February 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, February 25, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, February 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, February 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Friday, February 28, from 8 a.m. to noon.

All citizens are encouraged to exercise their right to vote, and to take advantage of the opportunity to vote on their own schedules.

Chowdah To Go, Feb. 28-29

Chowdah To Go will again take place at the Union Congregational Church on the weekend of February 28. The event’s popular fish chowder and vegetarian corn chowder will be available in $5 containers. Pre-orders are requested and may be made by calling the church office at (508-668-1355) or dropping by the church at 55 Rhoades Ave. in East Walpole and filling out an order

form. When calling the church, individuals are asked to leave their name, phone number, choice(s) and quantities of chowder, and when they plan to pick up the order. Orders will be ready for pickup on Friday, February 28, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and on Sunday, March 1, from 11:15 to noon. This project helps to support the church’s summer mission trip to Maine.

Paul Clerici to speak in Wellesley

Paul Clerici will be the annual lecturer at the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries' annual Arnold Lecture on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m., in the Wellesley Free Library's Wakelin Room. Clerici will discuss his newly released book, "Images of Modern America: The Boston Marathon." A former newspaper editor and historian, Clerici has covered the Boston Marathon for

nearly 30 years and has run it himself 23 times. He promises to share great anecdotes and images of the 26.2 mile journey – mile by mile, town by town and story by story.

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase and to be signed by the author.

Kay Williams Memorial Scholarship apps open

South Walpole Community Preschool has announced it is accepting applications for the Kay Williams Memorial Scholarship.

The Kay Williams Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of a longtime teacher and valued colleague of South

Walpole Community Preschool. Any graduating senior who attended South Walpole Community Preschool for at least one year is eligible. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in education or a child related field.

Applications, which can be picked up at the preschool or at Walpole High School, must be received on or before March 7. They may be sent to South Walpole Community Preschool, Attn: Board of Directors, 1886 Washington St. PO Box 65, South Walpole, MA 02071.

Walpoleʼs Ransom displaying paintings

Walpole resident George Ransom has been painting for

twenty years. For the month of February, in the Walpole library,

George will present 30 pastel paintings, 15 marine oil paintings, and a family gallery featuring three generations of works. His style has evolved from impressionistic to more representational. George has won awards for his oils and pastel paintings.

As Londoners continued to run out of space to bury their dead by the mid-nineteenth century, town planners and architects turned toward more rural areas for additional space. In these new spaces, the concept of “garden cemeteries” was born, which combined sweeping roads for carriages, smaller paths for strolling, and carefully planned landscaping to create a private, landscaped park with a central chapel. Thirty years later, a more practical approach to cemetery layout utilized a more efficient grid-like layout, which further promoted the idea of a cemetery as an educational, contemplative and dignified environment that met the Victorian standards of the age. After World War I, the ravages of war forced the English to switch to more understated design.

A funeral is a meaningful event that can help ease the pain of separation that naturally accompanies death. It is a time of sharing good memories and experiences with family and friends. It is a time when respect, concern, and appreciation for a life that has been lived can be expressed in a sincere manner. To learn more about our funeral services, please call JAMES H. DELANEY & SON FUNERAL HOME at 668-1960. Please tour our facility at 48 Common Street, where we have been serving our community with care for more than 50 years.

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Absentee ballots available for primary

Absentee ballots for the presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 3, are now available at the town clerk's office. Absentee ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them from going to the polling place, or religious belief. Registered voters must fill out an application, which will allow

them to complete an absentee ballot at the town clerk's office or to have one mailed to them. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is Monday, March 2, at noon. Completed ballots must be received at the town clerk's office by the close of polls on Election Day.

For more information or an absentee ballot form, visit http://www.walpole-ma.gov/town-clerk/pages/absentee-ballots.

The Presidential Primary Election is Tuesday, March 3. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Precincts 1 and 2 vote at Old Post Road School Precincts 3,4 and 5 vote at Blackburn Hall and Precincts 6, 7 and 8 vote at Fisher School.

The Walpole Town Clerks Office is located on the first floor of Town Hall, 135 School Street. Town Hall is open for regular hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Questions may be directed to the town clerk's office at (508-660-7296).

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‘The Best is Yet to Come’From one senior citizen to

another!

Do you remember that saying “The Best is Yet to Come”?

Well I’m not sure if that’s true or not!

If going into another room to get something and then stand there panicking because you don’t’ remember what the heck you went in there for,

WELL! If that is some of the best we can look forward to, then I quit looking forward.

If getting up a thousand times a night to go you know where, then I quit looking forward.

If constantly saying” what did she say” because I can’t hear then I quit looking forward.

But seriously, I have had and CONTINUE to have the best life I could ever ask for.

I met my husband in high school

and we were together for over 60yr. We had so many, many happy fun-years.

My children have made me proud many times over.

My grandchildren are all successful in their careers, or in college preparing for a career.

What more could I ask for?

For all you not so old people, take some advice from someone that has lived a long time full of joy, happiness ,quiet times and of course some sorrow. (you would be fooling yourself if you didn’t experience some sadness)

Love is really the answer (I know it is an old cliché) but just being nice to someone is such a rush that will stay with you all day. Try it, just saying “nice day today” to a stranger makes 2 people smile( both you and the stranger)

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Letters to the Editor

Let's buy Gilmore's… why not? The Town should seriously

consider bidding on the Gilmore’s property in the downtown district.

Absolutely not? We are not in the real estate business? Well, why not? We can take back the character of downtown with some tasteful, well landscaped town houses on the Gilmore site. And perhaps make some revenue also.

Look The asking price is the same as what we paid for Jarvis Farm and far less than the cost of the new ballfields… so it appears we can afford to buy this heart of the Town and call it Gilmore Estates. Let’s think out of the box and go for it!

- D. Sherman

Green Team announces video/poster contest

The WHS Green Team is inviting all students in grades K-8, and their families, to work on educational videos and posters for their first annual Composting Video and Poster Contest. The Green Team is asking entrants to show them what they’ve learned - they may touch upon a few points or focus on one point.

Videos can be a maximum of 30 seconds and can be in any format

- stop-motion, claymation, whiteboard animation, live video, slides, etc. Video submissions may be sent to [email protected].

Posters submissions can be 22x28 inches. Entrants may submit a photo of the poster to [email protected] and drop off the physical poster at the Board of Health office at Walpole Town Hall.

All family, friends and participants are invited to WHS Auditorium for the Composting Video and Poster Awards Night on March 5.

There will be prizes for the winning submissions and all participants will be recognized.

This contest is part of a larger project that hopes to promote a community conversation about the many benefits of composting and the importance of redirecting food waste out of current methods of disposal, such as the use of garbage disposals and dumping food waste in the trash, which then gets sent to landfills or incinerators.


Saturday, February 29

The Celiac Disease Youth Support Group will meet this evening at the Needham Library from 1-3 p.m. Spearheaded by Needham High School senior Elizabeth Belmonte, the group revolves around sharing knowledge and support among the local celiac community. For further information, contact [email protected] or (781-759-9527).

Sunday, March 1

Members of UU Wellesley Hills’ Advocacy and Witness Task Force will hold their twenty-eighth vigil in recognition that Black Lives Matter today at 12:30 p.m. This is a 15-minute silent vigil to stand against white supremacy and for racial justice. The vigil will be held on the sidewalk in front of UU Wellesley Hills church at 309 Washington Street. All are welcome to participate in the vigil, and to join the group at noon during the UU Wellesley Hills Fellowship Hour in Parish Hall. For more information, contact [email protected].

Monday, March 2

Breaking Bread is a free community dinner held tonight - and every Monday night, including holidays. The dinner is served from 5:30-6 p.m. at United Church, 30 Common Street, Walpole; enter at the right side door. All are welcome. Take-out meals can be pre-ordered by calling (508-298-4654) on Thursday. Sponsored by Walpole Families of Faith.

Medfi eld Historical Society will sponsor ‘Rounders to Baseball,’ a program on the history of America’s pastime, presented by award-winning storyteller Anne Barrett, this evening at 7:30 p.m. at First Parish UU Church. This presentation will follow the game’s social, historical and professional evolution from 19th century ‘townball’ to the formation of the major leagues.

Tuesday, March 3

Alan O’Hare’s monthly storytelling sessions continue in the Children’s

Program Room of the Walpole Public Library, located on 143 School Street. Alan shows people how to bring out their stories in words, art, music, or even silence. Usually held the fi rst Tuesday of every month, the sessions start at 7:00 p.m., but can be joined any time up to 8:30. Sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library, admission is free and all are welcome. More details are available at www.walpolelibraryfriends.org.

Turning Point Family Support group will host its weekly meeting for parents, family members, friends and loved ones of those struggling with the disease of addiction from 7-8 p.m. this evening. These weekly confi dential meetings provide an opportunity to fi nd the resources, support, direction, and friendship needed to navigate through the disease of addiction in those we love. Turning Point Family Support is hosted at the Turning Point Recovery Center, located at 32 Common Street in Walpole. For further information, call (508-668-3960), email [email protected] or visit Turning Point Recovery Center on Facebook.

Thursday, March 5

The South Norfolk Mental Illness Family and Friends Support Group will hold its monthly meeting in the Willett Conference Room in the Lorusso Building at Norwood Hospital (800 Washington St., Norwood) from 7-9 p.m. this evening. Note: this is the conference room beyond the Cafeteria. Mental illness is a label for a variety of diseases of the brain. Often it strikes in late adolescence, devastating the affl icted person and the family. The South Norfolk Mental Illness Family and Friends Support Group is composed of such families who fi nd mutual support and join together to advocate for their loved ones. All families in the South Norfolk Area who are dealing with mental illness and their loved ones are welcomed. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will align with the Norwood schools; if they close, the meeting will be cancelled. For further information, call Ray at (508-668-2941).

Saturday, March 7

Rocky Woods will host a Full Moon Brew Hike this evening from 5-7 p.m., guided by lunar light and topped off with local brews. Attendees will be hiking some of Rocky Woods’ most beautiful trails and wrapping up at Chickering Cabin. After the hike, participants will relax by the wood stove with fellow trekkers to enjoy fl avorful craft beers and light snacks inside the cabin. Registration is required. For further information, visit www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/metro-west/rocky-woods.html.

Needham’s award-winning Art in Bloom will return by popular demand to the Needham Public Library today from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will be 70+ mixed medium pieces of artwork by talented Needham High School students and creative, colorful, fl oral interpretations of their artwork by members of Beth Shalom Garden Club and participants from Needham and Kalmia garden clubs. For further information, visit NeedhamArtinBloom.com.

Sunday, March 8

Children are invited to create magical portable succulent gardens and homes for their favorite fairies and gnomes at Rocky Woods’ Kids Succulent Fairy House Workshop from 1-3 p.m. Attendees will learn how to make indoor fairy gardens to surround the fairy houses they make from collected woodland treasures. This is a hands-on workshop - children will get dirty. For further information, visit www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/metro-west/rocky-woods.html.

Needham’s award-winning Art in Bloom will return by popular demand to the Needham Public Library today from 1–5:00 p.m. There will be 70+ mixed medium pieces of artwork by talented Needham High School students and creative, colorful, fl oral interpretations of their artwork by members of Beth Shalom Garden Club and participants from Needham and Kalmia garden clubs. For further information, visit NeedhamArtinBloom.com.

Monday, March 9

Breaking Bread is a free community dinner held tonight - and every Monday night, including holidays. The dinner is served from 5:30-6 p.m. at United Church, 30 Common Street, Walpole; enter at the right side door. All are welcome. Take-out meals can be pre-ordered by calling (508-298-4654) on Thursday. Sponsored by Walpole Families of Faith.

Tuesday, March 10

Mr. Harry (Skip) Wells, a long-time Westwood resident and has been a Wall

Street analyst and stock market afi cionado since 1967, will be speaking at 7:30 p.m. this evening at the Fisher School (830 High Street, Westwood). His topic will be Knock on Wood, Dow = 50,000 by the end of 2025. The program is sponsored by the Westwood Historical Society and is free and open to the public. For further information, visit www.westwoodhistoricalsociety.com.

Saturday, March 14

The 9th Annual Mick Morgan’s St. Patrick’s 5K to benefi t HESSCO will be run this morning at 9 a.m. at Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub on the Sharon/Walpole line. In past years, the event has drawn upwards of 800 runners. This year’s event promises to be another fun-fi lled, festive morning of celebration. Participants and spectators are encouraged to come adorned in their St. Patrick’s Day best. To register and for further information, visit www.tiny.cc/MM5K2020.

Monday, March 16

Breaking Bread is a free community dinner held tonight - and every Monday night, including holidays. The dinner is served from 5:30-6 p.m. at United Church, 30 Common Street, Walpole; enter at the right side door. All are welcome. Take-out meals can be pre-ordered by calling (508-298-4654) on Thursday. Sponsored by Walpole

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Saturday, March 21

Gather with family and friends to celebrate the spring equinox at a special dinner in the woods! Rocky Woods’ Chickering Cabin will host a Rocky Woods Spring Equinox Dinner this evening from 6-8:30 p.m., featuring light music, a three-course dinner, wine and beer to purchase, and a spring woodland seedling to take home. Seating is community style. Reservations are accepted for parties of eight or more. Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required. Walk-ins not accepted. For further information, visit www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/metro-west/rocky-woods.html.

Sunday, March 22

This afternoon from 1-4 p.m., Needhamite Alana Zaiger will spearhead Kicking Crohn’s, a benefi t concert for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The concert will take place at the Exhibit “A” Brewing Company, located on 81 Morton Street in Framingham. The event will feature Zaiger’s own band, Subway to Venus, in addition to School of Rock Natick’s talented house band. Tickets are $10 at the door, all of which will go to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. They may also be purchased online at http://bit.ly/2S0tgZU. To make a donation to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, visit http://bit.ly/38537Pe.

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TOPSoccer program invites local participantsTOPSoccer will return to Dover-

Sherborn this spring for its third season - and members of surrounding communities are invited to join. The program has grown in participants through each consecutive season.

TOPS is a community-based program for all athletes with

intellectual, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. The program strives to provide soccer opportunities for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun, and supportive/inclusive environment. Each participant has a high school-aged buddy who supports, guides and cheers them through drills and

games.

The TOPSoccer program is open to participants from Dover, Sherborn

and any surrounding town, ages 3-15 years old. It is free of charge for any players involved. For more

information, contact Charlotte Phillips at [email protected].

BelladonnaBelladonna is a

bluetick coonhound (the ticking is the black and white markings) from Virginia. She was picked up as a stray. She is a confident, polite and happy hound. Bella likes other dogs and all the people she has met. She is about 5 years old and is medium sized at 45 pounds. She will arrive in Massachusetts February 24th. Bluetick coonhounds have a cold nose which means they can track a scent that has been there for days. Bella will make a wonderful family pet and will enjoy the scents of New England. If interested in Belladonna or

any of our healthy adoptable hounds please contact us at necoonhoundrescue.org.

Recent pets of the week Charlie and Timber Girl have pending adoptions.

WiggyI’m Wiggy, and I’m

told I’m very handsome. My rescuers literally saved my life because even though I’m only about 2, I needed medical care that if not taken care of, I would not have made it. I’m really grateful to NVHS for helping get me the best medical care. Now I’m all better, and I can’t wait to find my forever family so I can cuddle and play and live my best life! Click Adopt at www.neponsethumane.org and email your application (781-769-1990).

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ButterscotchButterscotch showed us what a

smart cat he is when he showed up at the home of a nice senior man and let him know he was hungry. This gentleman fed him every day and would sit and talk with him but was not in a position to take him inside and keep him for himself. He would

chat, and Butterscotch would answer back happy to be part of the conversation. He hoped Butterscotch had a home to return to but noticed that even in the worst weather Butterscotch would hunker down on the man's back porch and wait for morning when his friend would come out again. After another cold and rainy night had passed, Butterscotch's

friend called a local rescue group and asked if they could help, and that is how he found his way to Medfield and to what he hopes will soon be a new life as an indoor-only kitty. He is quite content to sit in his bed and chat with the volunteers, and he seems to be grateful to be warm and dry. We estimate he is seven years old. He enjoys being petted and being fed snacks. Please call (508-359-8989) or send an email to [email protected] if you would like to give this handsome cat a home.

Shelter NewsWe are looking for a Medfield

resident with a transfer station sticker to pick up our recycling and drop it off at the transfer station on Wednesdays. We have a wonderful family that does it for us on Saturdays but don't have space to store seven days worth of recycling. Please send an email to [email protected] if you could help out with this volunteer chore each week.

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Fur Bowl 2020 announced

Fur Bowl 2020, a bowling fundraiser to benefit the Purr-fect Cat Shelter, will be held Sunday, March 8, at Ryan Family Amusements, located on 1170 Main St. (Rt. 109) Millis. Bowling begins promptly at 3:30 p.m. Bowler check-in and registration will begin at 3:00 p.m.

The event is an opportunity to get

together with family, friends and co-workers to enjoy an afternoon of bowling fun and raffles to help raise much-needed funds for the homeless animals cared for by the Purr-fect Cat Shelter. Registration is $20 per bowler and includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, refreshments and door entry. All ages and skill levels are invited to

participate. All proceeds of the Fur Bowl go directly to the care and shelter of homeless cats and kittens.

For more information about the Fur Bowl, adopting, volunteering or donating visit www.purrfectcatshelter.org, email [email protected], or call the message center at (508-533-5855).

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JWCW readies Medium NightOn March 6 at SheBreathes

Balance & Wellness Studio in Walpole, the JWCW will once again present Connecting with

Spirit Medium Dr. Cathy Ripley Greene.

Greene will help connect attendees with their loved ones in

an uplifting experience filled with joy and healing. For over three decades, Medium Dr. Cathy has been making a direct connection from those who have passed into spirit, and bringing them forward to communicate with people everywhere. And, as a psychic, she has an uncanny ability to perceive things about people’s past and present, as well as bring forth some possibilities for the future. Although Cathy cannot guarantee that everyone will receive a message from spirit, every effort is made to communicate with as many as possible. What she can promise is an experience filled with laughter, comfort and healing for all.

Tickets are $45 each. 100 percent of proceeds go towards the JWCW general funds, which are used to support local Walpole causes and organizations.

Note that this event has a limited number of tickets and sells out quickly. Advance purchase only - tickets will not be available for sale at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the event starting at 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, contact Stephanie Lindsay at [email protected], or purchase online at thejwcw.org.

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St. Patrick’s Day dinner on tap

The Walpole Council of the Knights of Columbus are set to host their St. Patrick’s Day dinner on Saturday, March 7, at Council Hall (137 Stone Street). Cocktails and a meet-and-greet begin at 6 p.m., while dinner starts at 7.

The ticket price of $19 per person includes a complete corned beef dinner, dessert, coffee, and entertainment. There will also be a cash bar.

All tickets must be prepaid, and can be purchased by calling Paul Nolan at (508-668-9189). Checks may be made out to Walpole Knights of Columbus Council 1319.

Walpole Children’s Theatre readies show

Walpole Children’s Theatre is set to present Roald Dahl’s classic, “James & the Giant Peach,” directed by Mike McKeon and Lisa Cyr, from February 28 through March 6 at the Walpole Footlighters Playhouse in East

Walpole. There will be three 2 p.m. matinees, and four 7 p.m. evening shows.

The show is suitable for all ages, and tickets are available at www.tiny.cc/JGPWCT.

K of C announces Lenten fish specials

The Walpole Knights of Columbus have announced this year’s Friday Lenten fish specials at the Council Hall (137 Stone Street) on Fridays, February 28, March 20, and April 3, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. For a price of only $19, attendees will receive a full

baked fish dinner, chowder, dessert and coffee.

All tickets must be prepaid; checks may be made out to Walpole Knights of Columbus Council 1319. To order, contact Paul Nolan at (508-668-9189).

Register O’Donnell to address Walpole

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell has been invited to speak to the seniors of Walpole on Wednesday, March 11, at noon. The meeting will be held at the Walpole Council on Aging, located on 60 South Street, Walpole.

The short speaking program will touch on the historical nature of the Registry and the Register’s efforts to modernize and

computerize the vast number of Norfolk County real estate records. Following his remarks, the Register will be available to answer individual questions. Members of the Register’s staff will also be available to assist in providing information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act. On-site work stations will be available to provide the status of a mortgage discharge, print a copy

of a deed, or provide a demonstration on how the Registry’s online Land Records Database works.

This is a community outreach initiative sponsored by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. It is Register O’Donnell’s goal to provide a convenient way for residents to learn more about how the Registry serves Norfolk County. Although Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions, provide general information, take a document for recording and assist in filling out a Declaration of Homestead form.

St. Patrick’s 5K to benefit HESSCO

The 9th Annual Mick Morgan's St. Patrick's 5K to benefit HESSCO is set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, and will be held at Mick Morgan's Irish Pub on the Sharon/Walpole line.

Registration is live at www.m m5k4hessco.racewi re.com. Participants may register as individuals or form a team. The pre-registration fee is $30. Long-sleeve performance tech tee-shirts are

included in the registration fee for the first 300 paid registrants. Day-of-race registration fee is $35. Race registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on March 14, with a 9:00 a.m. start.

The race route starts at Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub, route 1 on the Sharon/Walpole line, up Baker Street into Walpole and back to finish at Mick Morgan’s. There will be race awards and prizes for festive costumes. This event is supported

by many sponsors who will be on site on race day with information and giveaways. There will be raffles, entertainment, refreshments, a photo booth, and an after party on-site.

All proceeds from this race support HESSCO in its mission of supporting older adults in South Norfolk County to live independently and safely at home for as long as possible. For more information on HESSCO, visit www.HESSCO.org, call (781-784-4944) or like the race page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mickmorgans5k.

WPS identifying special education students

The Walpole Public Schools is looking to locate and identify any child who may be in need of special education services.

Children between the ages of 3 and 22 (unless a high school diploma has been awarded) may be eligible for such assistance. Upon completion of a thorough evaluation, a child will be found

eligible for special education if: the child has a documented disability; and the child is not making effective progress in the regular education program; and the child requires specialized instruction to make educational progress.

Walpole resident students enrolled in private schools, or who

have left school without a diploma, may be eligible.

For additional information, call the Student Services Office at (508-660-7200, x5267).

For concerns regarding young children (ages 3 through age 5), screening appointments may be made by calling: (508-660-7374, x5681).

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Tech is integral to all aspects of their lives

Gen Z hasn’t known a time without

access to infinite information at their fingertips as smartphones debuted when many were infants. Easy access to information has allowed Gen Zers to be curious learners and interact with companies and brands much earlier than generations past.

The study shows job seekers are likely to engage with online articles (62 percent) and videos (61 percent) along with other content on social media, which can be a great starting point for hiring companies to build their relationship with the Gen Z workforce. These insights apply to all companies - from large national companies to local small businesses - and are easily attainable through a variety of online

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“Our insights show interaction between Gen Z and employers must start before the next hiring cycle or career fairs,” said Wahl. “Employers of all sizes should be aware how their future employees interact with their brand before they are looking to hire.”

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Gen Zers are seen as self-starters that take pride and responsibility for their own career paths with 76 percent believing they are culpable for driving their own career trajectory and 42 percent with hopes of self-employment, according to Concordia University-St.

Paul. The entrepreneurial work ethic and concerns of financial security can explain the emphasis placed on professional and personal growth. Our research shows young job seekers agree on the importance of career advancement opportunities (98 percent), competitive wages (97 percent) and personal learning and development opportunities (96 percent). Regardless of industry or job-level, Gen Zers see a link between personal and professional growth and seek employers who share that thinking.

“Employers who can reach prospective job seekers early in their process and then deliver a fulfilling day-to-day experience with proper compensation will be prepared to both attract and retain the incoming wave of young workers,” said Wahl.

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Turning Point Family Support group meeting

On Tuesday, March 3, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Turning Point Family Support group will host the first of its weekly meetings for parents, family members, friends and loved ones of those struggling with the disease of addiction.

Loving a person with substance use disorder brings challenges that no one is prepared for. A peer-led support group helps individuals learn how to deal with what can feel overwhelming. The two-fold goals of the group are to support each other in coping with addiction and to end the stigma surrounding substance use disorder.

These weekly confidential meetings provide an opportunity to find the resources, support, direction, and friendship needed to navigate through the disease of addiction in those we love.

Turning Point Family Support is hosted by the recently opened Turning Point Recovery Center, which serves Walpole and the surrounding towns. The Center is located at 32 Common Street in Walpole. For further information, call (508-668-3960), email [email protected] or visit Turning Point Recovery Center on Facebook.

League School readies 5KLeague School of Greater Boston’s

7th annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism has been planned for Saturday, April 18, at Old Post Road School in Walpole. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the race begins at 10. Early bird registration of $20 is being offered now through February 29. Thereafter, it will be $25 per

participant. Opportunities are still available to become a sponsor and/or volunteer. All proceeds from this event will be directed towards the school’s ongoing efforts to construct an appropriate outdoor space that is accessible, exciting and engaging for all students.

The streets will be busy with walkers, runners, strollers, volunteers and supporters in the community. No dogs are allowed at this event.

Registration is open at www.tiny.cc/League5K.

K of C awarding educational grants

The Walpole Knights of Columbus Council will award two educational grants - $600 for 1st place and $500 for 2nd place - to a Walpole resident who is completing the eight grade in 2020 and will be attending a

Catholic high school during the 2020 academic year. The award will be based on the applicant’s academic performance, leadership, extracurricular activities and their involvement with their church and community.

Applications are available from Dennis McGrath at [email protected] or by calling (781-775-3524). All completed applications with documents must be received at the council hall at 137 Stone St. by April 24.

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and his family moved several times before he started working on his own. Rather than go off on their own, the family did stay together, with Wyatt’s enlisted brothers returning home after serving in the Union Army. His brothers became fixtures, as well as partners in crime-fighting, alongside Wyatt.

In 1878, Earp met Doc Holliday, who would become a life-long friend. Holliday, a dentist, had moved to Texas, where he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Despite Holliday’s numerous run-ins with the law, he was a major figure in Wyatt’s story.

Earp built his life as a lawman, making every effort to capture bad guys who terrorized the West. He earned a reputation for never killing anyone, no matter their crime. However, like any hero, there were incidents that tested his character. The Earp brothers and Doc Holliday found themselves trying to stop Tom McLaury, Frank McLaury, Ike Clanton, and Billy Clanton from stealing cattle in Tombstone, Arizona. For months, Holliday and the Earps defended ranches, resulting in the famous shootout at the O.K. Corral, where they killed three cowboys.

The retaliation was catastrophic though; in the months following, Virgil Earp was attacked and

Morgan Earp was killed by criminals. Wyatt was altered because of his brother’s death. “He never got over it,” noted Seligman. Wyatt and his allies continued trying to find the men responsible, leading to more gunfights. The incidents gave Wyatt, who emerged as the only one unharmed from these attacks, a legendary edge.

For attendees at the Walpole Co-Operative Bank South Street Center, the lecture provided the perfect opportunity to get to know some of their favorite historical figures.

“It's hard to imagine them as real people and not just characters,” said one lecture attendee. “This gives them a dimension.”

WYATT EARPcontinued from front page

Chamber hosts ‘State of the Town’

On February 13, New Pond Village hosted The Walpole Chamber of Commerce State of the Town 2020 meeting. Over 75 people attended the event, which included speeches by New Pond Executive Director Adam Manchester and New Pond

resident and association president, Leif Jacobsen, who has lived in Walpole for over 50 years. Speakers gave attendees an overview of the town and projects that are underway towards advancing the Chamber’s mission to advance business and community.PHOTO BY DAN BUSLER PHOTOGRAPHY


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Borelli claims WHS wrestling record

Walpole wrestler Anthony Borelli is the new Walpole high

school record holder of all time wins at 128 victories. Walpole

finished sixth out of 48 teams at Division 2 States this past weekend.

Seniors Anthony Borelli (sixth place), Donald Muho (third), Antonio Servello (third) and Manny Rosado (second) joined Borelli in celebrating a successful tournament.

on February 21 to kickstart his collegiate career.

After working a scoreless one-two-three top of the first against the Red Sox, Schlittler was given the remainder of the afternoon off. While short, Schlittler says he could not have scripted a more memorable start to his collegiate career and that Friday’s exhibition contest will be a memory he always holds onto.

“Pitching against the Red Sox was an unbelievable experience, and I’m extremely lucky for the coaching staff allowing me to start against my favorite team,” said Schlittler. “It’s amazing to go out on the field and see so many fans that admire and love the sport that you play. The biggest part was off the field, where my family and friends were congratulating me and wishing me luck. The town of Walpole has always supported the sport I love and I couldn’t be more grateful. Starting against the Red

Sox is something I’ll be able to talk about for a long time.”

The Red Sox won the exhibition by a 3-0 final. However, the Huskies bounced back with a three-game weekend sweep of South Florida, which included a double-header on Saturday in which the Huskies did not allow a single run. At 3-3, the Huskies will remain in Florida for the next two weeks, where they will square off with Villanova, St. Louis, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan in the Snowbird Baseball Classic, followed by a three-game series with Florida Atlantic. Northeastern will host Hartford in their home opener at Friedman Diamond in Brookline on March 11.

For funny and incisive sports analysis as well as game highlights, follow Mike Flanagan on his personal Twitter and Instagram @flano0.

SCHLITTLERcontinued from front page

Pictured here during his junior year at Walpole High, Cam Schlittler pitched a clean frame against his hometown Red Sox.

PHOTOS BY MIKE FLANAGAN


Register O’Donnell reports on January activity

A strong local economy and continuing low interest rates have resulted in a robust January Norfolk County real estate market, according to Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell.

“During the month of January, real estate sales, for both residential and commercial property, rose by 11 percent from the

previous year,” Register O’Donnell stated. “A total of 1,261 property transactions were recorded versus 1,141 in January 2019. This increase was all the more impressive when one considers the continuing challenges facing the real estate market due to limited amount of inventory for sale.”

According to January

statistics, the average combined sale price of residential and commercial property for the month was $900,864, a 36 percent increase year over year. In addition, total dollar sales volume, again for both residential and commercial properties, was $636 million, a 47 percent increase from January of 2019. “These numbers,” noted Register O’Donnell, “were impacted by a $50 million commercial sale recorded during the month in Brookline.”

Norfolk County lending numbers, again fueled by low interest rates, showed a large increase during the month of January. The Register noted, “The number of mortgages recorded during the month increased by 64 percent. Also, the total volume of mortgage financing, for both residential and commercial properties, came in at $1.2 billion, a 98 percent increase year over year. There can be no doubt consumers and businesses both are continuing to take advantage of low interest rates.”

However, a definite concern was in the area of foreclosure activity. “During January,” noted the Register, “there were 15 foreclosure deeds filed compared to 12 during the same time period in 2019. Also, there was a 36 percent increase in the number of Notice to Foreclose Mortgage filings, the first step in the foreclosure process.”

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hands.

He then procured Goldie, a life-sized puppet, who danced amongst the crowd to the classic “These Boots are Made for Walkin’”, making most of children laugh while some even danced around to the music.

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What makes the Pumpernickel Puppet Show most impressive is that McDonough creates each one of these personable characters himself - and he encourages others to do the same. He showed, for example, a chicken that demonstrated that recycled

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John McDonough has been

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SENSATIONAL SHOWcontinued from front page

“The foreclosure numbers seen in January are a stark reminder that while the local economy remains strong, some of our neighbors are having trouble paying their mortgage. I want to remind Norfolk County residents that my office continues to partner

with the Quincy Community Action Programs, 617-479-8181 x376, and Neighbor Works Housing Solutions, 508-587-0950. These organizations can help homeowners who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage document. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division

(CARD) at 617-727-8400.”

On the consumer front, the number of Homestead recordings also increased during January. A total of 842 Homesteads were filed compared to 757 in January 2019. O’Donnell noted, “A Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary

residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. I urge homeowners to review the possibility of taking advantage of the Homestead Law.”

Register O’Donnell concluded, “The data we have seen for Norfolk County is reinforced by what we are hearing from both real estate agents and mortgage

loan officers. The low real estate inventory has led to bidding wars, where in some cases, properties are being sold above the original asking price. It is the industry’s belief that average real estate sales price should remain high until there is a substantial increase in inventory, something we do not see happening in the near future.”

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