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Recognize Gold
Star parents, too
This
past Independence
Day, Americans from
all walks of life cel-
ebrated the founding of our
nation and reflected on all that
makes our country great. Yet,
as the celebrations wind down ,
it is essential that we continue
to recognize the countless
sacrifices made by those in
uniform in order to ensure
our security and freedom. For
those brave individuals who
have made the ultimate sac-
rifice defending our country,
there is truly no better way to
honor their memory than by
taking care of their loved ones
at home.
My grandmother was a
Gold Star mother, so I grew
up with a strong understand-
ing of the importance of that
title. Yet, the parents of the
men and women who have
died fighting for our country
currently do not receive the
same' privileges as Gold Star
spouses and children. With
the age of our fallen service
men and women decreasing,
it is often the parents who are
the sole survivors. Through
many conversations with Gold
Star families, I have learned
that while many admirable
companies and businesses give
discounts to Gold Star fami-
lies, the survivors of our fallen
service men and women often
need to explain their Gold Star
status to strangers in order
to access these discounts. At
times, this simple act may
conjure painful memories for
survivors.
For these reasons, I intro-
duced legislation in the House
of Representative s that would
provide Gold Star parents
with certain privileges alread y
afforded to surviving spouses
and children. In particular, the
Gold Star Families Equal-
ity Act, which was endorsed
by AMVETS, would provide
equal recognition and benefits
for the surviving parents of
service men and women from
all branches of the Armed
Forces who have died while
serving on active or reserve
duty. Such benefits include
the ability to shop at the same
commissary, exchange, and re-
tail stores currently being used
by members of the Armed
Forces. Furthermore , in order
to streamline the process of
extending Gold Star benefits,
the legislation would pro-
vide all survivors - including
parents , spouses, and children
- with Gold Star Installation
Access Cards, a new form of
identification , so that these
survivors may be given the
respect and recognition they
deserve without any additional
explanation needed.
Of course, the proposals
outlined in this legislation are
just several ways by which
we can honor our fallen and
surviving heroes every day of
the year. The changes offered
by this legislation can serve
as a symbol of our nation 's
commitment to those who
have already given us so much.
As this bill is pending before
Congress, I will continue to
advocate on behalf of our ser-
vice men and women , as well
as their loved ones back home.
Publishing obituaries
Obituaries, funeral notices, and death listings with instructions for publishing in The Barnstable
Paul F. Ginnetty, 67
Cotuit - Paul F. Ginnetty, 67, o1
Cotuit, formerly of Westwood and
Canton,died July 4,2014. He was the
husband of Annette "Nancy"(Carroll|
Ginnetty,to whom he was married 41
years and the son of the late Arthur
and Jeannette (Curran) Ginnetty.
For32 years he was a police officer
for the Newton Police Department.
He was a parishioner of Christ the
King Church in Mashpee, where he
was both a member of the Knights of
Columbus and a Eucharistic Minister.
Traveling and fishing were a few of
his favorite pastimes, but what he
cherished mostwasthe time he spent
with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is
survived by his children and their
spouses, Paul Jr. and Tami Ginnetty
of Redlands, CA, Peter and Lindsay
Ginnetty of Centerville, Christopher
and Katie Ginnetty of Sandwich, and
Anne and Alex Moore of Centerville;
his grandchildren, Trevor, Michael,
Whitney, and William; his siblings,
Arthur Ginnetty of Tarpon Springs,
FL, Catherine lerardi of Holbrook ,
Maureen Sullivan of Avon, Neil Gin-
netty of Auburn,NH,Jane Smallcomb
of Hingham, and John Ginnetty of
Plymouth; and many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his
sister Patricia lerardi and his brother
Peter Ginnetty.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at
Christ the King Church in Mashpee,
followed by burial at Mosswood
Cemetery in Cotuit.
George Watson Rich
Osterville — George Watson
Rich passed away June 29, 2014,
surrounded by his family at home,
listening to his favorite music. He was
the husbandof 63yearsto Peggy Seiler
Rich, an accomplished artist with
whom he developed Nature's Image
Studio. All of his children developed
a love of nature and the arts: Linda
(Rich) Haggarty and her husband Jerry
of North Kingstown,Rl,Stephen Rich
of Osterville,MA,Scott Rich and his
wife Regina of Dracut,MA,and Elise
(Rich) McMullin of Osterville; grand-
children Aria,Brendan,and Jonathan
Rich,and Jennifer and Kyle McMullin
who all enjoyed his stories of travel
overseas and a chance to steer the
ship on many beat rides. He is also
survived by his sister Ann Blanck
and family of Rockford, IL, and his
brother-in-law Tom Seiler and wife
Joan and their family of Salisbury,MD.
Born on January 1,1928,in Rockford,
IL, he attended West High School in
Rockford and joined the U.S. Army
upon his graduation in 1946,where he
spent two years in the First Cavalry
Division during the occupation in To-
kyo,Japan. He became a trained pilot,
a skilled cartographer,and played the
French horn in the U.S. Army Band.
He attended Northwestern University
thanks to the Gl Bill and graduated
from George Washington University
in Washington , D.C., focusing on In-
ternational Relations and the beauty
queen coed, love of his life, Peggy
Ann Seiler.
He pioneered in business develop-
ment,building sales training and mar-
keting campaigns for multi-national
technology companies throughout
his career; A.B. Dick Printing, Xerox ,
Control Data,before founding his own
company,Marketing International,Inc.
Providing business strategy consult-
ing for the globalization of U.S. and
European software and hardware
firms for 25 years, he transferred the
management of Ml to his son Scott
Rich and retired in 1995.
He continuously read and studied
history,political science,biographical
leaders in war and strategic ap-
proaches to peace. He just recently
finished a book and compendium
on how to succeed in your career,
dedicated to young graduates. He
loved classical music, following our
sports teams,writing Op/Ed articles ,
and boating with his family and friends
across the country.
A private ceremony was held in
his honor.
Brian J. Mitchell, 75
Marstons Mills —Brian J.Mitch-
ell,75, of Marstons Mills, formerly of
Weymouth, died suddenly on July
3, 2014.
He was born on April 11, 1939, in
Quincy, son of the late James and
Loretta Mitchell. He graduated from
Sharon High School in 1956. He mar-
ried his wife Judith in Weymouth in
1961where they lived for many years
raising their family.The family spent
a number of years in New Orleans
before returning toWeymouth in 1984.
He was a gifted builder and con-
tractor, building hundreds of homes
on the South Shore before moving
to Marstons Mills in 2003.
He served proudly in the United
States Navy aboard the U.S. Carrier
Independence He was a longtime
member of both the Weymouth Elks
and Rockland Eagles.
He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Judith (Pitts) Mitchell; a son,
Brian J. Mitchell Jr.; and daughter
Tracy Mitchell of California. He was
the brother of Thomas Mitchell of
California and his wife Margret ,
brother-in-law of Barbara J. Curro
and Dr. Joseph Curro, and Kathleen
(Pitts) Petitpas. He is survived by a
niece, Morgan Petitpas, and many
other nieces and nephews. He also
leaves longtime family friend Marilyn
Moran of Cotuit.
He was brother of the late James
Mitchell, Joyce Mitchell and Jack
Mitchell.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at
Our Lady of The Assumption Church,
Wianno Avenue in Osterville. Inter-
ment,with military honors, followed
at Mosswood Cemetery in Cotuit.
Memorial donations may be made
to the MSPCA , 1577 Falmouth Road,
Centerville, MA 02632.
Grethel (Wordell)
Winters , 98
Hyannis—Grethel(Wordell)Win-
ters, 98, of Hyannis and formerly of
Danbury,Conn., died on June 27,2014.
Wife of the late Dale Winters , she
was born on May 23,1916, in Taunton
and was one of 10 children of the late
Edgar B. and Ethel (Davis) Wordell.
For more than 30 years,shel worked
for Southern New England Telephone
Co. in Danbury and was well known
for driving around in her bright red
Volkswagen Beetle. She was a lifelong
member of the Telephone Pioneers
of America.
She is survived bymany nieces and
nephews, both on and off Cape Cod.
She was predeceased by her brothers,
Basil, Hollis, Arnold, Morton, Russell
and Loring Wordell; and sisters Lil-
lian DeWolf , Claire Mudge and Grace
Dean; as well as sister-in-law Wilma
Winters.
It was her wish to be cremated with
her ashes interred in the family plot
in Taunton. Services will be private.
Contributions in her memory may
be made to the MSPCA,1557 Falmouth
Road, Centerville, MA 02632.
OBITUARIES
Renovations make Centerville evenbetter...
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HAVE A SEAT - The patio space at the Centerville Public Library is perfect for perusing a popular book on a
sweet summer day.
add a festive feel to the cheery
space.
Youth Services Direc-
tor Penelope Terkelsen and
Children's Assistant Jessie
Sullivan are thrilled with the
more open feel of the ne.
w
library. Compared with the
former building, originally
built in 1957, the new library
has space and then some.
That can especially be seen
in the lower level, which not
only houses the Alice Owen
Williams Bookstore, but also
includes a massive gathering
room that can be separated
into smaller rooms via col-
lapsible walls.
Butler said the space has
already served as a meeting
room , concert hall and Yoga
studio. An endless array of
classes, meetings, musical
events and more are planned
for the space. ;
Though the building boasts
many updates, Butler noted
that the cozy feel remains.
There is still a wood-burning
fireplace in the front section, a
gas fireplace toward the back,
and a number of elegant chairs
throughout , ideal for sitting
and reading.
The spaces, Butler said, en-
courage socialization and the
entire building is accessible for
those in wheelchairs.
"More and more people
are coming and staying for
a while," Butler said, adding
that during an evening out
to dinner at Christmas time
she ran into a large group of
people, friends who had met at
the library and formed a last-
ing bond.
While patrons and employ-
ees appreciate the physical
changes to the library, Butler
and her staff said what helps
keep the library humming is
its volunteers.
"The volunteers are our
heart and soul," Butler said.
"They allow us to have time to
wait on our patrons, and our
patrons get what they need."
One beloved volunteer is
Rafi Chaprut , who visits the li-
brary five days a week to help
people with computer issues.
Chaprut said it 's his way of
giving back to his community.
He enjoys volunteering, and
agrees that the library 's volun-
teers make it a special place.
"It's not just about what the
content is," he said. "It 's about
the service."
"Everybody considers the
patrons to be family," Butler
said. "It 's a great place."
By Edward F. Maroney
The
name of this col-
umn is drawn from
the practice in the
1800s of newspaper editors
exchanging their publications
and using information thus
gleaned in their own sheets.
They kept their readers up to
date on doings in other towns
around the state and region.
Several decades ago, The
Barnstable Patriot's editor and
publisher, Barbara Williams,
asked Cape newsman Ed
Semprini to revive the tradi-
tion , with a special charge
to look for "bright " items
of interest on the Cape &
Islands. After Ed capped his
pen , this writer continued to
sift through the weeklies for a
smile or a surprise.
That writer, who will cap
his own pen this summer
and retire, could be said to
have been sifted through the
weeklies himself. Hired as
reporter/editor for The Cha-
tham Current and editor for
The Harwich Oracle, he added
editing duties for The Brews-
ter Oracle. There was a brief
summer of free lance work
for The Cape Cod Times before
he latched on with The Cape
Cod Chronicleand then The
Barnstable Patriot.
That was followed by a
long run at The Cape Codder,
which included excursions
to The Register and The Up-
per Cape Codder as well as a
return to his old friend The
Harwich Oracle. Way back in
2000, your scribe rejoined the
Patriot.
It all began in 1988, when
a life as a Boston hospital
administrator was exchanged
for an editor/reporter 's job
based in a rundown build-
ing in Orleans. The work ,
though , was in Chatham.
reached by the died-and-
gone-to-heaven stretch of
Route 28 that flows by
Pleasant Bay The view was a
dail y reminder that sidewalks
and skyscrapers had been
exchanged for trails and half-
Capes
The city 's swarm of people
was exchanged for another
perspective in which indi-
viduals stood out against the
landscape Maybe it was the
stones one was writing about
them , but they all seemed so
vivid when compared to the
masses to the north.
Time and space do not
permit recollection of the
most vivid of all of these:
the colleagues with whom
one shared 26 years. That
very first band of brothers
and sisters, at Cape Cod
Newspapers , forged bonds of
affection that keep them close
today.
The joy of newspapenng is
that you learn life can never
be all about you. Instead ,
it 's about you and the people
with whom you take the jour-
ney, whether for a sadl y brief
moment or for life.
Later this summer , it will
be time to exchange this ar-
rangement for another, one
not connected to deadlines ,
and screens, and schedules
not one 's own. What won't
change is the desire to sift
through the dailies and week-
lies, ever hopeful of illumina-
tion.
Theymade a difference
-so canyou
Not
one usually first to
spot a trend , even I
can see fhe one in full
swing now, taking shape for all
to see. Not only is it obvi-
ous, but also it is significantly
positive in nature - and that
is good for all the citizens of
Barnstable, who should stand
up and take notice.
Back in April 2011 , alarmed
by a disturbing rise in crime
and a dismal slide in many
quality of life issues, the
Greater Hyannis Civic Associ-
ation called a community-wide
meeting to discuss how to turn
things around. The unprec-
edented turnout of fed-up and
motivated citizens launched
the Voices of the Village initia-
tive, directly targeting issues
of community concern from
crime to supporting youth and
shaping up problem properties.
Three and a half years on,
those efforts are now paying
off. In the first week of June,
Barnstable Police Chief Paul
Macdonald announced that
over the past five years there
has been a 40 percent drop in
property crimes, in addition
to a concurrent decrease in
serious violent crimes. On the
town's efforts to curb problem
properties , only one of 27
identified as of chronic con-
cern now remains so.
In the past few years, a few
things have become readily
apparent:
First , the Town of
Barnstable has been fortunate
to have the first-rate services
of Chief Macdonald , Deputy
Chief Crai g Tamash and all
the officers and staff of the
Barnstable Police Department
Through personal experience ,
I can attest to their dedication
and long hours in service to
this community.
Just as significant to the
brighter outlook in our com-
munity have been the efforts
of the Greater Hyannis Civic
Association. Starting with the
Voices of the Village initia-
tive and continuing now with
the cost-conscious steward-
ship of the proposed Hyannis
fire station , the GHCA has
become an integral leader of
their community. Dedicated
volunteers like Bill and Laura
Cronin , Deb Krau , Milton
Berglund , Councilor Jen Cul-
lum , and many others deserve
our gratitude and support.
It has been said that success
has many fathers and what is
happening now in Hyannis can
be attributed to the efforts of
many. When you next see one
of the above mentioned on
the street , let them know you
appreciate them As for me, I
just sent in a 2014 membership
to the Greater Hyannis Civic
Association. How about you?
John R. Crow
President
Osterville Village Associa-
tion
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