Sept.
19th Auction at Point Breeze to Benefit Cats of
Webster and Dudley
“Cats are bearing the brunt of a brutal economy,” says Nadine Donahue,
chairperson of this year’s Community Cat Connection (CCC) auction and
dinner fundraiser to be held at Point Breeze Restaurant on Friday,
September 19th. Webster native Donahue notes that with rising prices for
groceries, it’s sometimes overwhelming trying to raise funds for the cat
shelter.
The Humane Society has sent out an alert concerning the sharp increase
of distraught real estate professionals reporting starved, dehydrated
and terrified pets left behind in foreclosed homes, as well as the
strain on U.S. shelters trying to help over 8 million cats and dogs
annually.
“There’s no time to spare,” says Donahue. “We are desperate for
community support. Even though CCC has no full-time shelter manager, I
am proud to be part of a small, but very dedicated group of volunteers.”
Tickets for a home-style chicken dinner with fixings may be purchased
for $21 each at Point Breeze Restaurant, Cindy’s Flowers and Gifts, or
by calling Donahue directly at 508-943-2531. The dinner, starting at 6
p.m., will be followed by a live auction until 10 p.m. “The business
community has been incredibly generous,” states Donahue, “and we could
not have put this auction together without the support of Auctioneer
Rich Merrill, who is generously donating his time.”
Some of the donated items include sports memorabilia; overnight
accommodations at Bed & Breakfasts; theater and movie tickets; ski
passes; tennis or music lessons; gift certificates for brunch & dinner,
massage and limo service; and gift baskets great for the holidays. For a
complete list of donated items, Donahue recommends a visit to the CCC
website at www.ccatconnect.org.
Community Cat Connection is an unrelenting force calling on the
communities of Webster and Dudley to assume responsibility for its
animals. Feral cats are the offspring of pets never sterilized, lost,
abandoned or allowed to roam. “With CCC on their side,” says volunteer
Derek Donahue, “cats in our community are now facing better fates as the
shelter strives to educate the public on the benefits of spay/neuter and
basic veterinary care.”
You, too, can help the cats of Webster and Dudley by:
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attending the CCC auction and dinner on Sept. 19th
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adopting a homeless CCC cat
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supporting CCC by making a check out to “The Community Cat
Connection” (no contribution is too small!) and mail it to “CCC, 42
Main Street, Webster, MA 01570“
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donating supplies to CCC: laundry detergent, paper towels,
antibacterial dish detergent, treats, wet and dry food, bleach,
unused pet toys.
Rep.
Kujawski Barbecues with Dudley Seniors
 State
Representative Paul Kujawski sponsored his third annual end of the
summer cookout for the Dudley Senior Center last Friday afternoon. The
event provided music, fun, and great food for many of the town’s elderly
population.
Along with Dudley Police Chief Steve Wojnar, Rep Kujawski organized what
as labeled as “the best cookout yet.” Rep Kujawski stated, “This
celebration provides a small way of saying ‘thank you’ to many of our
elderly population who have given so much to our community, our friends
and our families. It’s important that their contributions to our town’s
quality of life be recognized.”
Police Chief Wojnar said “this was our third year of doing something
that is very important. The current conditions of our economy are
difficult for many of our senior citizens. It is a compliment to Rep.
Paul Kujawski’s character to continue this summer tradition that can
give our elderly population a chance to get together in a cheerful
atmosphere. Everyone seemed to have had a great time.”
Several of the
Dudley Town officials were in attendance. Selectmen Brian Germain, Jo
Ann Symczak and Paul Joseph as well as town administrator Peter
Jankowskiall joined in to provide their support. Chairman of the board
Brian Germain said, “this cookout has now become a popular end of the
summer tradition. I want to thank Rep. Kujawski for all he does for our
town. It’s great to see so many of our good people so happy.”
Many pitched in to make this day a success. Special thanks go out to the
team who volunteered their valuable services. Rep Kujawski stated “There
are some real wonderful people who graciously volunteer the time to make
this event run like a fine Swiss watch. Special thanks to Jake Sadowsky,
Lou and Marilyn Cozzens, Phylis Monahan, Ded Gryb, Sharron Murphy, Steve
Soltys ( The Kapusta King) Jonathan Kujawski, Craig McNulty, Margaret
and George Bibeau, Paul Gilbert of Kapa Food, our great DJ Vity, TSKK
for the use of the grill, Town Hall Custodians Dennis and Brian, and of
course Police Chief Steve Wojnar.
As the event concluded Rep Kujawski led the crowd in singing “God Bless
America.” The eight term lawmaker stated “Now its time to plan on how to
make next years event even better.”
9th Annual Point Breeze
Regatta
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On Saturday afternoon, amidst the threat of rain
and with ominous clouds hanging overhead, about a dozen sailing
vessels made way out onto Webster Lake to take part in the 9th
Annual Point Breeze Regatta.
The event is organized by the Webster Lake
Sailing Association and the Point Breeze Restaurant. The day
began with a captain’s meeting at the restaurant to explain the
rules and procedures of the race, and to answer any questions
the mariners might have. Then, at 1:00 PM, sailboats of all
sizes and makes gathered near the starting line for the first of
three races around a triangular course, established by the
placement of buoys in the water. A pontoon boat on the course
pulled double duty as the boat marked the starting line for the
race, and more importantly, carried the judges who scored the
event. As the first race got underway, the skies appeared to
lighten as the sun tried to make an appearance. The breeze began
to freshen, and it appeared the stalwart boat captains had made
the right choice to brave the elements and go on with the race
as planned. The three races took most of the afternoon.
Race participants were invited back to the
restaurant at the conclusion of the event for appetizers and
drinks, as the winners of the race were recognized with
trophies. It was another successful year for the Point Breeze
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by Chief Steven J. Wojnar
Dudley Chief of Police
http://www.dudleypolice.com
During a training course for Resident Assistants at Nichols College this
past week, there was some discussion about the laws relative to people under
the age of twenty-one transporting alcohol in a vehicle. Several students
had questions about what is allowed and not allowed under the law. I wanted
to take this opportunity to clarify some of the confusion for others who may
also wonder about this issue.
The rules for minors transporting alcohol are contained in Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 138 Section 34C. In addition to making it illegal for
people under twenty-one to knowingly possess alcohol or carry it upon their
person, the law also prohibits these individuals from transporting alcohol
in a vehicle they are operating. The only way anyone under the age of
twenty-one can do this lawfully is if they are accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian or if they are transporting it in connection with their
employment (i.e. driving a beer truck for work). Transportation under any
other conditions is considered against the law. As an example for the
college students, it would be a violation for someone who is nineteen to
drive people of legal age to the liquor store and drive them to another
destination with the alcohol in their vehicle. Unless a parent or guardian
is present, this conduct would not be permitted.
Penalties for a violation involve fines ranging from fifty to one hundred
and fifty dollars. There are however, some other penalties which make this
law more substantial. In addition to being subject to arrest, violators can
have their license suspended by the Registry for up to 90 Days. These
penalties make a violation of this law a serious matter and it should be
something for those under twenty-one to consider when making the decision to
drive with alcohol on board.
We at the Dudley Police Department remind everyone that school is back in
session and there is an increased presence of school children on the
roadways. As operators, pay particular attention to these individuals and
always watch your speed. I wish all the students, faculty, and staff a happy
and healthy upcoming school year. I wish thank Superintendent Gilrein and
all the school principals for their continued assistance and support of our
department and community policing efforts. We work closely with all the
schools in Dudley to assist in providing our young people with a well
rounded educational experience.
I wish to take a moment to thank President Townsley and the staff at Nichols
College for hosting the Town Employees on the 31st Annual Dudley
Appreciation Day. The event took place on Tuesday August 26th at the college
auditorium. It was a great opportunity for Town employees to gather together
and socialize with the members of the college staff. A good time was had by
all and I thank the college for carrying on this traditional get together. I
wish the students, faculty, administration, and staff the best of luck with
the new school year which will begin the week of Labor Day.
Thanks again for your questions and
comments. Please send them to me at the Dudley Police Department, 71 West
Main Street, Dudley, MA 01571 or e-mail at
swojnar@dudleypolice.com.
(Opinions expressed
in this weekly column are those of Chief Wojnar only and unless clearly
noted, do not reflect ideas or opinions of any other organization or
citizen.)
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