The New Uxbridge Times - January, 2020

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N.F.D. awarded Turnout Gear Grant

Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (RGrafton), Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) and Senator Ryan C. Fattman (R-Sutton) are excited to announce that the Baker-Polito Administration has awarded the Northbridge Fire Department a Firefighter Turnout Gear Grant.

This grant program is available to help Fire Departments throughout the Commonwealth provide gear and equipment to limit firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals on the job. As many people know, there is an increased risk for occupational hazards, such as cancers, faced by first responders. Replacing gear regularly is a financial burden, and one most departments find challenging. The Firefighter Turnout Gear Grant program will provide firefighters in 144 departments new equipment, such as new hoods and gloves, for structural firefighting activities. Given that the head and hand areas are high-risk areas for dangerous chemicals to enter the body, these new materials will help reduce hazardous exposure.

“First responders in our Commonwealth do so much to protect and maintain safety within our communities,” said Representative Muradian, who serves on the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. “This grant program helps provide essential equipment, such as gloves and hoods, to our fire departments in an effort to assist them in protecting themselves. In a profession where safety is of the utmost importance, providing these men and women with effective gear is crucial.”

“Firefighters wake up, put on their uniform, and are faced with the uncertainty of not knowing what each day will bring,” said Senator Moore, who

serves as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. “This equipment is critical to ensuring that firefighters in Northbridge have additional layers of protection against workplace hazards.”

“The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has said that firefighters are more susceptible to cancer than the general public and it is critical that our fire departments have the equipment to protect the men and women who work so hard to protect our communities,” said Senator Fattman. “I thank the Baker-Polito administration for providing these important funds to the Town of Northbridge.”

“We would like to thank Representative Muradian, Senator Moore and Senator Fattman for their support for the fire service. The Northbridge Fire Department has received a $3,135 Firefighter Turnout Gear Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Department of Fire Services (DFS). The Northbridge Fire Department will be able to purchase 30 hoods for personal protection during firefighting operations. This gear will protect our firefighters from the immediate risks associated with fighting fires in dangerous environments, and just as importantly, protect them from the delayed risk of occupational cancers caused by exposure to the toxic chemicals produced during fires. As always we appreciate Representative Muradian, as well as Senators Moore and Fattman for their awesome support for public safety and assistance in the Northbridge Fire Department receiving this grant,” said Fire Chief White.

Open Sky announces Heritage Gallery events ~ Winter Wonderland ~

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An Artists' Reception will take place on Friday, January 17th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Three outstanding artists come together to share their love of photography. Tess Davis strives to capture the raw, genuine emotion of fleeting, authentic moments unique to families. Scarlett Hoey focuses on exploring identity, domesticity, gender and relationships. James Hunt explores the interdependent and often conflicted relationship between human activity and the natural environment. Together they fill the Heritage Gallery with beautiful, evocative images that will surely capture your attention!

Exhibit ends February 28th.

Join in the 8th Annual Art Palette Contest!

Transform an ordinary wooden art palette into a

Christmas Tree Recycling Scout Troop 25 Uxbridge will be hosting tree recycling. Tree recycling is happening on the morning of January 11th, it is a $10 donation (cash or check made out to troop 25 or the food pantry) and the money

work of art. Entries will be on display in the Heritage Gallery from March 6th - April 24th.

Cash prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in three age categories. All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Art palettes are available for purchase in the Heritage Gallery until February 21st. Purchase yours now and get a head start on your creation.

Both events will take place at Alternatives' Heritage Gallery, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville.

Sponsored by ValleyCAST, Open Sky and Jerry’s Artarama. For more information: openskycs. org/news-events or please contact Cristi Collari at Cristi.Collari@ openskycs.org.

is given to The Peoples First Food Pantry of Uxbridge. To be put on the pick up schedule email: UxbridgeTroop25Tree Recycle@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 508-208-2723 and you will receive a call back to confirm. Please know they can only pick up in Uxbridge.

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Letters to the Editor______________________________________

Guidelines to help teens quit vaping or smoking Dear Editor,

Many parents are wondering how to help their teens quit vaping or smoking. They feel more urgency than ever due to the vaping-related lung injuries occurring across the country. Quitting vaping or any tobacco product can be hard since these products contain nicotine, an extremely addictive substance. And criticizing or punishing a

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young person won’t help them break that nicotine addiction.

What’s a parent to do? The good news is that there are free resources available to help young people quit. To start, talk with your teens about your concerns and about quitting—that’s one of the most important things you can do. Here are a few tips: Be patient and ready to listen. Your goal is to have a conversation, not

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Know that there’s no “perfect time” to talk and there’s no “perfect talk.”Any time is a good time to talk with your child. Think of this as a learning opportunity for both of you.

Ask what your teen thinks. Be genuinely curious and open to learn what they know about vaping, why they vape or use other tobacco products, and what they think about quitting. Share what you know but concede that you don’t know all the answers.

Offer ongoing support. Make sure they know that when they want to try to quit you will support them through the process. Encourage them to keep trying even when slip ups happen. Someone who feels supported is more likely to be able to quit for good.

When your young person is ready to quit, tell them about two new free programs, This is Quitting powered by truth® and My Life, My Quit™. Both are available to help Massachusetts youth become nicotine- and tobacco-free.

This is Quitting powered by truth® is a free and confidential texting program

for young people who vape. Text “VapeFreeMass” to 88709. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

My Life, My Quit TM has youth coach specialists trained to help young people by phone or text. Young people can call or text "Start My Quit" to 855891-9989 for free and confidential help or sign up online at mylifemyquit.com .

Encourage your teen to speak with their healthcare provider about quitting. Youth can also visit teen.smokefree.gov for tips about quitting vaping and smoking; they can find additional information designed for them at mass.gov/vaping .

More information is available at GetOutraged.org or by contacting me at 508-856-5067 or tina.grosowsky @umassmed.edu . Parents can also text Qu IT to (202) 899-7550 to sign up to receive text messages designed specifically for parents of vapers by truth® Initiative.

Sincerely, Tina Grosowsky Project Coordinator; Central MA Tobacco Free Community Partnership Tina.Grosowsky@umassmed.edu

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Thank You for giving back Dear Editor,

Back in 1997, a small social studies class came up with an idea to get high school students more involved in the community. That idea, took hold and grew every year, and this year was no different. For the 22nd year in a row, the u HS Holiday Outreach Committee has put on the Toys for Tots Holiday Party. This event, funded totally by donations, is open to any children in the community age 10 and under, and gives them games, prizes, food, music, a visit with Santa, and the Amazing Maze. We want to thank all of you who attended, and generously donated a new toy to Adopt-an-Angel in town. Your attendance meant everything to us.

Also, a huge thank you to our sponsors, including Blackstone Energy, Walmart, u nibank, Hannaford’s Supermarket, Fresh Start Painting, u HS Student Council, the Prior Family, Wendy Hamelin, and Mary Guillmette.

This party would not exist without their generosity.

I can’t say “thank you” enough to all of you who supported this event over the last twenty-two years. You have given our students a purpose (a challenge they have risen to spectacularly each year), the children of our community some holiday joy, and Adopt-anAngel the resources needed to help achieve their goals. I’ve been fortunate enough to be in a position to see everything come together in a magical way each year, and I can’t overstate the effect it has had on all of us.

Thanks again, and have a great holiday season.

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Veterans receive honor quilts The Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Douglas, recently held a ceremony for three Vietnam Veterans and presented them with Honor Quilts. The quilts were handmade by chapter member Louise Zygmuntowicz of Douglas and given to Glenn Gilbert, Marines, Richard Wilkinson, Air Force. and Frank S.P. Yacino, Army. This is the sixth year that Mrs. Zygmuntowicz has made honor quilts for veterans for a total of 18 quilts. The presentation concluded with a benediction by Pastor Anthony Mattscheck of the First Congregation Church of Douglas and a reception.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. It is a nonprofit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization.

Any woman who has an ancestor who fought in or rendered aid in the American Revolution may be eligible for membership in DAR. For information, contact Regent Anne Marie Safaee at 508-949-0926.

Board Members needed for local Humane Society

Louise Zygmuntowicz, of Douglas, presents her handmade quilts to Glenn Gilbert, Marines, Richard Wilkinson, Air Force. and Frank S.P. Yacino, Army.

Uxbridge Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration

Taft Early Learning Center will be holding its Pre-K Lottery for 3 and 4 year olds along with Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming school year. The minimum Kindergarten entrance age is five (5.0) years as of September 1st of the year the child enters school.

Register at Taft ELC, 16 Granite Street, between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,

January 6th - 17th, 2020. A registration packet can be downloaded from the school website, www.u xbridgeschools. com or picked up at Taft. Bring the completed registration packet with you, along with the following: • Proof of u xbridge Residency: Please bring a copy of your recent utility bill, and purchase & sales agreement or rental agreement.

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• Your driver's license • Please bring your child's original birth certificate (they will make a copy) • Immunization records/recent physical (within one year) In cases of divorce/separation, provide a copy of divorce decree with custody agreement or any information regarding custody, (i.e. restraining order, etc.)

Dog Orphans Inc. located at 90 Webster Street (Route 16) in Douglas, would like to invite you to Grille 122, 91 Providence Road in Whitinsville, MA on Thursday, January 23rd, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for a “Meet and Greet.” You will have the opportunity to speak with current board members of Dog Orphans Inc. and learn more about how you can help this no-kill shelter.

They are seeking individuals to serve on their board of directors. During the evening, board members will be happy to discuss the responsibilities of these very rewarding opportunities at the shelter and how you can help them continue their mission of taking in abused, abandoned and unwanted dogs and finding them their forever homes.

Dog Orphans Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, which means they are eligible to receive donations and apply for many grants, including those for operational costs and special projects.

They are currently seeking individuals with experience in grant-writing and/or a background in advertising/marketing to help them promote the shelter, provide assistance and support for various events throughout the year, and be an

ambassador for their annual capital campaign. These efforts help them secure much-needed funds to make improvements to the shelter.

Come to Grille 122 to discuss the open positions on their board of directors. If you have any questions, or are unable to attend the “Meet and Greet” but are interested in becoming a board member, contact Ron Morse at (508) 476-1855 or info@dogorphans.com.

Child Find Screening

The u xbridge Public Schools will be conducting a screening on Thursday January 30th, from 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. for 3 and 4 year old children who are residents of u xbridge. If you have concerns about your child’s speech and language, cognitive, fine motor, and/or gross motor skills, please contact Christine Venziano at the Taft Early Learning Center at (508) 278-8643 to schedule an appointment. The Taft Early Learning Center is located at 16 Granite St. in u xbridge.

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UHS Students need your help for the future

Students at u xbridge High School are working on a civics project to help prevent pollution around town and nearby areas. Pollution is a worldwide concern, if it keeps increasing as much as it has these past few years, our future will be covered in trash.

Trash pollution also goes into the air, and it’s called air pollution. Air pollution is affecting our environment more than anything. In the future, if there is no change, our environment and people’s health will be diminished. The air will be filled with smog, which will lead to people getting ill. Another concern is the ozone layer. This layer in the stratosphere protects us humans from the ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

To specify chemicals(bromine and chlorine) are destroying 100,000 molecules per atom. To take further action into this issue we are going to promote more trash cans and make people aware of this problem by initiating more clean ups. We need your help to make our future a safe environment to live in.

For any further information or participation in this matter please contact us at llopez@uxbridge.k12.ma.us

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Let’s Make a New Year’s Resolution

By Richard T. Moore

While Valley residents are making New Year’s Resolutions let’s resolve to preserve the heritage and natural beauty of the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor! There are many ways that an individual, a family, a nonprofit, a local business, or one community can make and keep this kind of resolution. Perhaps, the best way is to become a “Corridor Keeper” of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor – Birthplace of America’s Industrial Revolution. If you know someone who is interested in history, the environment, promoting local pride, or encouraging those with disabilities to enjoy the advantages of the Blackstone Valley region, the Heritage Corridor is an excellent way to contribute. The Corridor operates what is arguably the best VIP – Volunteer in Parks program in the nation. Imagine the rewards, introducing your neighbors or visitors to the region to the rich history of this historically important region of New England.

Imagine the excitement of school chil-

dren, the generation most impacted by climate change, learning how to improve the water quality of the Blackstone, Mumford, West, Mill and other streams with the goal of turning once polluted waters into fishable/ swimmable recreation spots for themselves and their families in the future.

You might even become part of an effort to reintroduce Salmon or Alewife to the Blackstone after two hundred years absence because of dams and pollution. If you’ve walked or biked the completed sections of the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway in Worcester, Millbury, Blackstone, Millville or u xbridge or walked your dog along the old towpath of the historic Blackstone Canal at the Heritage State Park in u xbridge, imagine completing this trail from Worcester to Providence for the enhanced recreational enjoyment of many people throughout the region.

This project needs support for public and private investment in land donations or easements from property owners and towns along the planned route as well as state appropriations. Maybe

teers and financial donations to continue to offer the many opportunities for making a difference in celebrating our local and regional heritage and appreciating the gifts that nature has bestowed on our area.

Choosing to make a difference by supporting the Heritage Corridor continues a vital legacy which we’ve inherited from Native Americans, early European settlers, generations of immigrants and innovative entrepreneurs walking in the footsteps of Samuel Slater, the Whitins, the Drapers and so many others. If you want to know how to put your resolution into practice, visit the Heritage Corridor/National Park office in the Linwood Mill on Linwood Avenue in Whitinsville or the Corridor web site https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org.

you own some of that property or know someone who does or can advocate with your state and local officials to promote the project. Imagine the excitement of being part of the development of one of the nation’s newest national parks – the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park which includes key historic districts in Whitinsville and Hopedale along with the river and canal. Maybe you can help to build public support for the national park, encourage local historic properties to consider becoming part of an expanded park system, help promote signage directing Valley residents and visitors alike to the national park and its historic nodes.

Individuals and groups can also make a difference by urging the area’s Congressional and state legislators to support the continuation of the work of the National Heritage Corridor or even by making a personal or corporate taxdeductible donation to support the work of the Heritage Corridor. The Corridor has a small, hard-working and talented staff, but needs the support of volun-

NOTE: Mr. Moore is a former state legislator who currently serves as Vice Chair of the non-profit Board of the Heritage Corridor.

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Come on, Spring!

Letter to the Editor__

Working together for local seniors

We would rather that the Christmas season didn’t begin in October, but we don’t mind at all if spring comes in January. There’s no better way to get through a cold and dreary winter than to dream a little in front of a roaring fire with a good seed catalog. Make those dreams come true by joining the u xbridge Community Gardens (u CG) and looking forward to a summer of growing your own flowers and fresh vegetables. Applications are now available for a 2020 Community Gardens space. Pick one up at the u xbridge

Dear Editor,

The u xbridge Senior Center wishes to thank all the volunteers, contributors and donors who helped make the Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Project a success. The Senior Center cooked, packaged and delivered over 180 turkey dinners to seniors throughout the Town of u xbridge on Monday, November 25th. The Town is truly blessed to have so many people who care for each other. It is with many hands that we accomplish so much.

What a wonderful way for the community to come together for a great cause.

We especially want to thank our major contributors/donors that helped make this project financially feasible- Fallon Health, St. Camillus Health Center and Gordon Foods Distributor, Depot Street Tavern, Adam Hicks, Milford OB/ GYN, Energy Electric, u niBank, Savers Bank, Table Talk Pies, and

Area residents that volunteer are a great help to the Uxbridge Senior Center.

Hannaford’s. The Senior Center also wants to acknowledge all of our volunteers, too many to name. We had over 40 folks that helped cook, package and deliver the meals to our senior’s homes.

Thank you to the u xbridge High School students and BVT students that contributed their time and talents. We especially want to thank members of

the u xbridge Board of Selectmen and Department Heads that came forward to help as well. Thank you for allowing the Senior Center to be a part of this endeavor. Our seniors thank you!

The u xbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South Main Street. Please contact the center for a current newsletter and get more information on how you can join in on the fun! In addition, the center serves a well-balanced hot lunch five days a week, Monday thru Friday at 12 noon cooked by our own chef.

Please RSVP at least 24-48 hours in advance by calling the Center at 508278-8622.

Sincerely, Lisa Bernard Uxbridge Senior Center COA Director

Spring can’t be far away once the colorful seed catalogs begin to arrive. Send for a free one from your favorite seed company, then enjoy dreaming by the fire as you plan a colorful summer garden.

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Public Library or at the u xbridge Town Hall. Or download an application from the Community Gardens page of the u xbridge town web site (www. uxbridge.ma.gov ).

Each Community Gardens plot measures 20’ x 25’. The cost for a single plot is $20 per year, payable by check with the application. There are also some double plots available (40’ x 25’) for $40 per year. The Gardens are totally organic; no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides may be used. For more information about the Gardens’ guidelines, download or consult the Ground Rules, Organic Gardening Guidelines and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) at the Community Gardens page of the town web site.

The program will begin its ninth season in April on town-owned land on Sutton Street adjacent to the Youth Soccer League fields. A garden is available to any resident or taxpayer from the town of u xbridge or from a surrounding town. Gardeners range from novice to very experienced growers.

Need someone to show you the way?

They can help. The Community Gardens Mentor Program will assign a Garden Elf to help you through all the steps necessary for a successful garden.

Your Elf will advise you about soil preparation, seed selection, planting seedlings, and anything else that you find mystifying about the growing experience. If you would like a garden mentor, just make a note on your application. It is a great opportunity to sharpen your gardening skills – and to involve the whole family in a successful summer garden. You know how much children love playing in the dirt!

Let them teach them to do it productively.

Those who had a Community Garden in 2019, and have reserved a spot for 2020, need only submit payment to secure their garden. New gardeners must file an application and a signed release along with their payment.

Monday, March 2nd is the deadline for applications and payment for both new and returning gardeners. Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Make checks payable to: u xbridge Community Gardens and mail or deliver to u xbridge Community Gardens, u xbridge Town Hall, 21 South Main Street, u xbridge, MA 01569. FMI please contact: uxbridgecommunitygardens12@gmail.com.

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Sutton Free Public Library Balancing water quality concerns & solar arrays programs & workshops

The Sutton Free Public Library is located at 4 u xbridge Road in Sutton Phone (508)-865-8752 www.suttonpubliclibrary.org Here's just a sampling of what's coming up at the Sutton Library. Visit their website for a complete listing of what's happening.

HOW DOES THE GOVERNMENT MAKE A BILL? with Representative Joseph McKenna Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m.

You’re invited to the inaugural session of their 2020 Civic Literacy series.

State Representative Joseph D. Mc Kenna (R-Webster) will walk you through the steps it takes to pass a bill.

Every other month this year they will be hosting a speaker on a timely topic.

A Census program will be offered in March.

COOKBOOK CLu B Tuesdays, January 14th, February 11th, and March 10th at 6:30 p.m.

Do you like to cook and talk about food? Do you love to read cookbooks, but often don’t have the time to make all those delicious recipes? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, then the new Cookbook Club might be for you! Cookbook Club meets once a month to share a potluck style meal. All you have to do is make a recipe from the chosen cookbook.

• January 14th they will cook from One Pan Wonders by America’s Test Kitchen • February 11th they will cook from Skillet Love by Anne Byrn • March 10th they will cook from Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard Copies of the books are available at the desk. Please let them know which recipe you’re making so they can avoid duplicates by emailing bperry@cw mars.org.

In addition to tasting everyone’s dishes, they will also discuss the cookbook overall, which recipes they would make again, and which ones they would skip or adjust. Please, no alcoholic beverages (even if there’s a recipe for one in the book). And, as per Massachusetts state law regarding potlucks, please be advised: Neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or by a local public health agency.

For teens and tweens: CHILL PILLOWS Ages 10 and up Thursday, January 23rd at 4:00 p.m.

Registration Required Join them as they make fun and funky no-sew pillows. The perfect companion for when you are ready to bury yourself in blankets!

For kids: MINECRAFT FAN CLu B MEETINGS Ages 5 and up.

Wednesday, January 8th at 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5th at 4:00 p.m.

Big fan of Minecraft? They are too!

Come join them and talk about what they are building, share techniques, and just have fun! (please note: they do not actually play Minecraft during the

The Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA) just released a resource guide for local officials and citizens to use in evaluating proposed solar farms. While the watershed group supports solar and other renewable energy, the disturbance associated with large-scale solar installations is a concern for water quality. Installations that clear forests and disturb the soil lead to erosion due to a large number of solar panels concentrating water that naturally would have soaked into the ground.

Officials and individuals considering solar installations should be aware of these impacts and the many ways to reduce them through proper stormwater controls and revegetation.

BRWA President JoAnne Holahan said, “We are advocates for the protection of water quality, the restoration of degraded ponds and streams, and public enjoyment of the waters and watershed of the Blackstone River and its tributaries. While we support solar energy as an important component of renewable energy, we have become concerned with the increase in largescale solar facilities in the Blackstone Valley.”

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THE SCIENCE OF COOKING Ages 5-8 Registration required Tuesday, January 14th at 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 11th at 4:00 p.m Do you like food? Are you interested in science? In this program you will look at the science involved in creating and preparing different foods and then eat them! These programs are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Mass.

Board of Library Commissioners.

THE ART OF SCIENCE Ages 5-8 Registration required Tuesday, January 28th at 4:00 p.m Tuesday, February 25th at 4:00 p.m.

Painting is fun, right? But did you know it is also science? Join them as they make fun art creations and discover the science behind them. These programs are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Ted Beauvais, Ken Bedard, Maggie Plasse and other BRWA board members developed this position paper and resource guide in the past six months.

Beauvais said,

“We wrote this resource guide to not only describe our position, but to gather information from a range of reliable sources to provide information and guidance for town officials and citizens as they evaluate large-scale solar proposals.”

Ken Bedard noted, “There were at least 91 large-scale solar installations located in the towns that comprise the Blackstone River watershed as of July 2018. When these facilities are groundbased (as opposed to roof-mounted) they can have impacts on the watershed

and environment.”

Maggie Plasse observed that, “Largescale solar facilities are significant business ventures that involve millions of dollars in investments, hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenues, and significant amounts of land for groundbased installations. Town officials and commissions need to take a close look at solar proposals submitted for review and approval.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the following BRWA board members: Ted Beauvais tedbeauvais@gmail.com Ken Bedard kbedard04@gmail.com Maggie Plasse maggie.plasse@gmail.com The Large-Scale Solar Installations Position Paper and Resource Guide is posted at: //www.thebrwa.org/guides. htm for the latest version.

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Douglas Historical Society to host Town Trivia Night The Douglas Historical Society will host a Douglas history trivia contest at its quarterly pot luck supper on Saturday, January 11th, at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum at 283 Main Street in Douglas.

The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with a brief Historical Society meeting followed by supper and the trivia contest.

“We thought a trivia contest that focuses on Douglas history would be a great way to spend an evening with society members and friends,” Richard Preston, Douglas Historical Society Vice President explained. “One of our goals is to bring people who share an interest in this town’s past together and to share what the Society has been doing to preserve and protect the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum. Hosting a Douglas history trivia contest is a way for all of us to learn more about our town.”

There will be teams, scoring and prizes! Participants interested in brushing up on Douglas history should check out resources like (hint!) William Emerson’s History of the Town of Douglas, History of the Town of Douglas by Lucius J. Marsh, They Raced Horses on Main Street by Anthony H. Coppola, and online re-sources. The Simon Fairfield Public Library is a great source for local history.

The pot luck supper and trivia contest is open to the public. Winners will also be acknowledged through local media.

Those wishing to attend should bring a dish to share. The Douglas Historical Society will provide drinks and coffee.

For more information please email Lisa at lisam367@gmail.com or 508341-4876 or email Jean at dwinnell@ charter.net.

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Tree Lighting celebrates hope and life

HONORING BABE - The Oliva Family attends the Tree of Life ceremony at Milford Regional Medical Center. The tree was lit in honor of Anthony “Babe” Oliva. From left to right, daughters Carla Tuttle and Gina Tarolli, wife Mary Oliva, son Nicky and daughter-in-law Dawna Oliva.

A festive crowd attended the annual Tree of Life ceremony at Milford Regional Medical Center, celebrating life and paying tribute to those who have survived cancer, battled the disease or have been touched by cancer.

This year, the annual event raised more than $12,500 for the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care at Milford Regional.

The fund is named in honor of the Oliva Family of Milford and provides oncology patients with support during their treatment at the DanaFarber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional.

The evening included a performance by the Very Merry Dickens Carolers, as well as remarks from Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of Milford Regional; Mona Kaddis, MD; and Peter F. Orio, III, DO. Gold and silver tribute angels, as well as tribute luminaries, were displayed as a reminder of loved ones affected by cancer. Each light on the tree symbolizes a loved one affected by cancer, and the tree remains lit during the holiday season to serve as a reminder of hope in the fight against cancer.

The tree was lit in honor of Anthony “Babe” Oliva, who passed away earlier this year. To make an online donation to the Oliva Fund please visit foundation.milfordregional.org/treeoflife or contact the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation Office at (508) 4222228.

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January Workshops & Programs at Uxbridge Public Library The u xbridge Free Public Library is located at 15 North Main St, u xbridge.

Phone (508)-278-8624. Closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The following programs do not require registration unless noted.

ADu LT PROGRAMS Gentle Yoga Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Join them for this popular Library Trustee-sponsored program with Marise Nazzaro. Registraion required.

Uxbridge Senior Center Book Club Tuesday, January 7th at 1:00 p.m. Join them for this monthly discussion. This month’s featured read is The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown.

Pick up a copy at the circulation desk!

Sit and Knit Thursdays, January 9th and 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Join this informal group with a textile project of your choosing.

Mindfulness Meditation Thursdays, January 9th and 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Mindfulness is the energy and continuous practice of being aware and awake to the present moment. In this 50 minute workshop they will practice mindful sitting meditation, mindful walking meditation, and mindful breathing in the tradition of Thich Naht Hanh. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration encouraged.

New Year, New Friends Thursday, January 16th from 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. The Friends of the Library support and enhance the operations of the library. Stop by to informally meet the current board, learn how to become involved, and enjoy delicious food.

Running Girl Eats The Whole30, Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Running Girl Eats returns for more nutrition real talk! Learn what the Whole30 is, why people choose this lifestyle, and why Sarah Harrison Roy recommends it. This program is sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees.

Registration required.

Bookies Book Club, Monday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. Join them for this monthly discussion. This month’s featured read is The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

Sewing Machine 101 Thursday, January 30th at 6:00 p.m.

Bring your sewing machine to learn the basics! This program is sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees. Registration required.

YOu TH PROGRAMS Knitting Nights Club Mondays from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Drop-in for some knitting time and make friends! Best for ages 10 and up.

Creation Station Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Drop in after school to make a weekly winter/holiday project.

Crafty w ednesday Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Drop in to see what the craft of the week will be.

Lego Club Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Be a Master Builder and create with different LEGOs! Ages 5 & up.

Toddler Time Saturdays, January 4th, 18th, and 25th from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Join for relaxed play with blocks, instruments, bubbles, and more to encourage healthy growing. Best for ages 0-2.5 years.

Read to Lexi Mondays, January 13th and 27th from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Bring a book or check one out and read with Lexi by your side. Registration is required. Call to sign up for a 15 minute slot.

Story Time with Sunshine the Clown Saturday, January 11th from 10:00 a.m.

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Peppa Pig Party Saturday, January 11th from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. It’s party time! Join them to celebrate Peppa, George, and all of their friends for picture opportunities, snacks, games, and crafts.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting Monday, January 13th from 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Not sure what to do after school? Come and talk about program ideas, eat snacks, and hang out!

Music & Movement Jump Into January, Tuesday, January 14th from 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Celebrate the new year by singing and dancing with Miss Deb! Best for toddlers and preschoolers. Brought to you by the Library Board of Trustees.

Snow Dough Day Saturday, January 18th from 11:30 a.m12:00 p.m. Have your own snowy fun by making some snow dough with them! Reg. is required. Ages 5 and up.

Teen Treat Yo’self Night Thursday, January 23rd from 6:30 p.m.

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Syrup Saturday’s Book Club Saturday, January 25thth from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join for this monthly book club meeting. Talk about books, come with book suggestions for each month, and enjoy some pancakes! Best for ages 8 and up.

Pajama Story Time Thursday, January 30th from 6:30 p.m.

-7:00 p.m. Dress in your jammies and bring your stuffies to Miss Jenn’s story time. Stuffies can stay over in the library, and follow their night on Facebook the next day!

Baby & Me Story Time Monday, January 6th at 10:30 a.m.

Drop in for songs, rhymes, and stories with Miss Cat! Ages 0-2.5 years.

Baby & Me Story Time Tuesday, January 7th at 10:30 a.m.

Drop in for songs, rhymes, and stories with Miss Lindsey! Ages 0-2.5 years.

Toddler Story Time Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m.

Drop in for stories, rhymes, songs with Miss Lindsey! Best for ages 2.5-4 years. Toddler Story Time, Thursdays, January 9th at 11:00 a.m. Drop in for stories, rhymes, and songs with Miss Cat! Best for ages 2.5-4 years.

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Uxbridge DAR “Halls Were Decked”

It was clear and cold on Saturday, December 7th. The 1768 Simeon Wheelock House on North Main Street was open for tours from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. as part of the annual First Night celebrations. While waiting for the Santa parade to pass by the front door some entered from curiosity; some to get warm. A wreath with a red bugle welcomed visitors into a cozy colonial house with seasonal greens decorating mantles in 18th c. style. Visitors learned how families of yesteryear lived through the artifacts displayed. A new guest book was christened because one, dating to 1947, was filled!

Almost one hundred people signed it to start a new ‘chapter’ in local DAR history, and greeting cards were signed which will be distributed to veterans as a token of thanks for their service to our Nation.

On another clear, cold night, the Deborah Wheelock Chapter again welcomed the DAR Good Citizens from local high schools. Kelsey Prince of u xbridge, daughter of Jennifer Prince; Jordyn De Costa from Blackstone-Millville, daughter of Phillip and Vicki De Costa of u xbridge; Justine Nicholson from Nipmuc, daughter of Sean and Kathleen Nicholson of Mendon. All received an official NSDAR certificate, Good Citizen pin, engraved Jefferson cup, and a $500 check.

The winners told of plans for college and beyond.

The evening’s speaker, Susan Franz, is a self-described ‘newbie’ to historical research. She gave a wonderfully informative talk on u xbridge’s long association with the 19th c. anti-slavery movement and its place in u nderground Railroad history. Fascinating stories are being uncovered and national recognition for u xbridge is being given by the National Park Service (NPS) for research related to the grave in South u xbridge of Nancy Adams who escaped enslavement three times. According to Ms. Franz as part of the Network to Freedom Program the designation of this site allows u xbridge to use a special logo, receive technical assistance, apply for grants, and participate in program workshops.

Self-Care to Beat the Winter Blues

By Jenny Xie

Are you feeling a dip in your mood now that the holidays are over? Is cold and icy weather making your body feel stiff and your energy levels low?

Here are 7 ways you can lift and elevate your mood as well as release muscle tension & stiffness in your own body.

1. Sit and observe silence for 10 minutes at least 1x/week Studies have shown that sitting in silence can improve concentration and focus as well as release tension and stress from the mind and the body. When you allow yourself to sit in silence, whatever you may be feeling can come to the surface and become clear by taking a moment to sit and reflect on what is actually going on inside of you.

Clarity can come to a still mind and bring you peace and self-understanding.

2. Clear out your physical space to reflect the cleansing of your inner space Now that you’ve sat in silence and made space inside yourself for clarity and understanding, choose a section of your physical space at your home or workplace to clear out. Cleaning can be very therapeutic and can be a metaphor for the cleansing work you are doing internally by sitting in silence. When you see your cleaned out space you can be

GOOD CITIZENS - (L to R): Sean Nicholson accepting for Justine Nicholson, Jordyn De Costa, Kelsey Prince, Diane McKeon, DAR Good Citizen Chairman, and Brandie Lee Gaudet, Chapter Regent.

This NPS program seeks to coordinate preservation and education efforts across the Nation’s 600+ u nderground Railroad sites. A second submission to them for the Friends’ (Quaker) Meeting House, celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2020, is due soon. Stay tuned for more exciting news about this little-known aspect of town history.

A mix of lively discussion and lovely food concluded the evening as the Deborah Wheelock Chapter, DAR, closed its doors until March when they will honor the u xbridge First Night Committee with the NSDAR Community Service Award. The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization, founded in 1890, committed to volunteer service in our community to promote education, historic preservation, and patriotism. To date, over one million women have joined their ranks. If interested in joining, contact Jane F. Keegan at 508) 278-6064.

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3. Laugh it off! u tilize humor to break up the seriousness of what you may be feeling. Put on a funny song or movie to bring lightness to your mood. Call a friend who has a great sense of humor. Get goofy when you are by yourself and make some silly faces in the mirror at yourself. Once you start laughing, even if you feel like it feels fake at first, it can turn into some great belly laughs that will have you rolling on the floor!

4. Come together in community with others (or just 1:1) u niting in unity with other people is a great way to feel like you are not alone in whatever you may be struggling with on any given day. If you do not feel like being in a large group, choose one or two good friends to meet up with and go out to dinner with them. The conversation and the feeling that you can show up as your authentic self will help you to feel like you are a part of something bigger than yourself and remind you that you are loved for who you are.

5. Get good rest and pay attention to your dreams!

When you get the sleep your body needs to function at its best, you are better equipped to handle any kind of dip in your mood or any discomfort in your body. Your dreams can also be a source of insight into your current situation so pay attention to them. Maybe keep a pen and paper next to your bed so you can write down your dreams upon waking up.

6. Hone in on your passions once again When you might not be feeling so great, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that made you feel a zest for living life out loud. Maybe you love to draw or paint.

Maybe you like to dance or knit. All of these things cycle in and out of our lives and one way you can invite the cycle for this activity back into your life is to get the supplies needed for this activity and leave it out in the open in your home readily available for use. The more you make eye contact with these materials the more apt you are to pick it back up again.

7. Your mind can unwind those muscle knots! It’s true!

I practice a form of bodywork called the Trager Approach and one of the main principles of Trager work is that we utilize the body to reach the mind. If I want to release tension from my right shoulder, I start to move my shoulder in a way that is curious. One of my mentors likes to say: “explore that shoulder as if you are new on this planet earth and just got issued a body and you want to figure out how it works.” Explore how you can move it in a softer way. And then…what could be even softer than that? With this approach we can begin to change the way we look and feel about the painful areas of the body and maybe even step out of pain completely!

Jenny Xie is a Licensed Massage Therapist trained in traditional myofascial bodywork and also in the Trager Approach living and working in Uxbridge. She also runs mindfulness meditation classes for adults & teens at the library & teaches Reiki certification classes.

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Uxbridge Senior Center offers Zumba Classes The u xbridge Senior Center is proud to present another 8-week session of Zumba classes for Seniors. Zumba is a fitness program that fuses entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance party workout. This is an 8 week specialized program designed for seniors.

The program will begin Thursday, January 16th from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at the u xbridge Senior Center Satellite Site which is located at the McCloskey School at 62 Capron Street. The class will run for one hour, one day a week for an 8-week period of time. The instructor, Amy Smith, is a licensed Gold Zumba instructor. The cost of this 8week class is $24.00. Checks should be made payable to the u xbridge Senior Center.

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The Library Card

First of a 12 Part Series One of the realizations that came from the recent Long Range Plan project for the u xbridge Free Public Library was the fact that library users do not always have a solid understanding of the services offered to them from their much enhanced library system.

Even more alarming was the fact that many people never enter a library, thus passing up some of the most dynamic and important resources available – and

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This is the first in a series of monthly Library Card articles highlighting some of the things that make your library an invaluable gateway to your future.

Beginning with museum passes.

Public libraries in the Blackstone Valley have collaborated to make free or reduced-fee passes available to patrons for the asking. Planning to visit popular venues in Boston such as the Boston Children’s Museum, the Museum of Science, or the Museum of Fine Arts? Sign in on the u xbridge library web page.(https://www.uxbridgelibrary.org/) and locate the “Museum Passes” link on the right side of the home page. From there you can explore a long list of places to go and things to do with a library sponsored pass. Or come in to the library and ask one of the staff members to help you explore your options.

As an added convenience, you can reserve a pass online up to 30 days in advance of your visit from u xbridge,

Northbridge or Hopedale libraries.

Additional passes held at libraries in Douglas, Grafton, Mendon, Millbury, Sutton and u pton are also available to residents in all of the Valley communities. Simply visit any one of the cooperating libraries and present your library card to reserve a pass. You can always check availability on line.

Winter weekends and school breaks are a great time to take advantage of places like the New England Aquarium, the Providence Children’s Museum or the Roger Williams Zoo. Perhaps you’d rather take a ride to the snowy Berkshires for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, or stroll through the rural landscape of Tower Hill Botanic Garden. How about a trip to the Worcester Art Museum or Old Sturbridge Village? Passes for all of these places can be had by simply presenting your library card at a participating local library.

Treasure that precious library card. And use it often!

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Support groups formed for Divorce and Grief Recovery GriefShare is a program designed to help people in bereavement find encouragement and support during the grieving process. GriefShare meetings are for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone close.

Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion, providing an opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss. Weekly topics include “Living with Grief,” The Effects of Grief,” “Your Family and Grief,” “Why,” and “Stuck in Grief.”

The program continues for 13 weeks, and attendees are welcome to join the group at any point. GriefShare is free, non-denominational, and open to all.

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BVAA announce Art Show & Workshop Paint Night Fundraiser no experience necessary

The Blackstone Valley Art Association’s most popular show is coming soon. With the advent of camera phones, everyone is a photographer.

Being at the ready, for those spur of the moment shots is what it’s all about.

The secret to a great fine art photo is being at the right spot at the right time.

Having the perfect light on the correctly composed image is the ideal goal.

All sorts of photographs are welcome, portraits, landscapes, abstracts. Wether straight out of the camera or digitally

enhanced by any of todays nifty programs all are fun to experience. They aim to have a wide variety of submissions making for a very interesting show to see. Participation in the show is open to the public. There is a two photo maximum per participant. The submission process and photo preparation can all be found on their web page bvaa.org. Drop off of the photos is January 4th at the Open Skies Gallery at 5 S.Main St u xbridge Center. The show will be judged for cash prizes and

Financial Peace course offered at St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary's Parish, u xbridge, is offering the nine-lesson Christian based Financial Peace u niversity (FPu ) course on Fridays beginning January 17th, at 6:30 p.m. This is the proven plan to help you keep a budget, beat debt, and build wealth. Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts will teach you how to gain control of your money and stop living paycheck to paycheck. You will gain financial freedom!

FPu is $99.00 for a family kit and includes your workbook and a free year of Financial Peace Membership, an online tool kit to support your journey. Couples are highly encouraged to attend together. This class will be held

Open Sky Pajama Party Movie Night

Open Sky Community Services and Northbridge High School Best Buddies will be sponsoring a Free Family Movie Night featuring Toy Story 4.

The movie will take place on Friday, January 17th at Open Sky’s GB & Lexi Singh Performance Center, Whitin Mill, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA. Children and parents are encouraged to wear pajamas to this event. This event is free and open to the public and there will be refreshments for sale as well as raffles and door prizes. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the movie beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be a 15-minute intermission.

Proceeds from raffles and refreshments benefit the Northbridge High School Best Buddies program and the people with disabilities Open Sky Community Services serves.

Open Sky was formed through the affiliation of two of Central Massachusetts’ premier human service agencies – Alternatives u nlimited, Inc. (formerly headquartered at the Whitin Mill) and The Bridge of Central Massachusetts. The organization serves more than 2,000 people through over 100 programs across Central Massachusetts.

For more information on this event, please contact Lori Girard at 508-2666566 or Lori.Girard@openskycs.org.

at the parish hall, 77 Mendon Street, in u xbridge. Gerry Corriveau will be coordinating. For more information or to sign up please call the office at 508278-2226 or contact Diane at: dmoriarty@stmaryuxbridge.org . All are welcome.

an opening reception will be held, January 10th from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

The BVAA will be hosting a pastel workshop on January 18th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Northbridge Senior Center, 20 Highland St. Whitinsville. Ella Delyanis will be the instructor for the day. She will demonstrate the skills necessary and then will provide one on one help to those attending.

Ella currently teaches several classes at the Worcester Art Museum, in Pastels. The program is free to members, $8 for supplies if needed, nonmember's fee is $35 including supplies if needed. RSVP is mandatory at info@bvaa.org, let them know if you will need supplies. There is a limit of 12 participants so first come first serve.

Portions of these programs are supported by Valley Cast, Local Cultural Councils and the Northbridge Senior Center.

is necessary. The $40.00 fee includes an 11”x 14” canvas, all supplies needed and complimentary refreshments.

Come join them to support the church and enjoy a fun, informal afternoon!

Fellowship Hall is accessible to all and there is handicapped parking available.

Register on line: Suedionart.com For more information or questions about the Paint Night, please call Janice Frotin at 508-826-6381.

Home Fires Burning The First Congregational Church of Millbury, located at 148 West Main Street, will be hosting a fundraiser paint class on Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 p.m.

Sue Dion of Inspired Painting and Instructions will be teaching you to paint an 11” X 14” acrylic painting “Home Fires Burning.’’ No Experience

Working to help others

The u xbridge Progressive Club has donated a total of $2,500 to the u xbridge, Douglas and NAC (Northbridge) Food Pantries. The Club funds the donations by hosting various events and raffles throughout the year.

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Ditch the Salt. Grab the Shears! are losing out on flavor. That’s where fresh herbs can become our best friend.

Renae graduated from Sutton Memorial High School and went to Framingham State u niversity for Nutrition and Dietetics. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, she worked full time, while continuing her education. In 2017, Renae completed her Master’s degree at Framingham State u niversity as well as a year long internship in nutrition and dietetics. Since graduation, Renae has worked in inpatient clinical nutrition, focused on medical nutrition therapy (the treatment of medical problems via diet and healthy lifestyle).

Individuals interested in this topic are welcome to attend the meeting. Sutton Garden Club welcomes new members throughout the year. Membership forms and information are available on their

Sutton Garden Club Meeting: Tuesday, January 21st, at 7:00 p.m.

Presenter: Renae Gauvin, Registered Dietitian Location: A.L. DudleyGendron Post 414, 156 Boston Rd., Sutton, MA. SGC member Renae Gauvin will share ways for us to reduce salt in our diets through the use of fresh herbs.

There are many benefits to this, whether it be for our overall health or to treat a specific medical condition. We add salt - or sodium - during cooking and/or at the table. Often, when we reduce salt in a recipe, we fear that we

website and at their meetings.

For more information: website: http:// www.suttongardenclub.typepad.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ SuttonGardenClub/.

Scholarship Reminder

Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild of Mendon wishes to remind high school seniors that applications for their yearly $1000 scholarship to a student who is planning to study a field of visual arts, design or textiles are available at your high school’s guidance office or to download at www.thimblepleasures.orgl. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 1st, 2020.

Blackstone Valley Tech 2019 Annual Report now available Blackstone Valley Tech is proud to announce that copies of its 2019 Annual Report are now available to residents of the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District.

The report spans the 2019 fiscal year, covers Valley Tech’s finances and business operations, as well as student accomplishments and significant developments. According to SuperintendentDirector Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick, the document plays a vital role in keeping the community informed of its vocational-technical education system.

“The Annual Report provides District taxpayers with a detailed account of how their investment was utilized and the return it yielded over the prior fiscal year,” stated Fitzpatrick. “The report highlights the remarkable achieve-

ments of our students and staff.”

The annual report also includes a profile of Harry P. Cooper, Jr., who recently retired from the CIA and is getting ready to launch his encore. Harry didn’t set out to be a world traveler. His mission was simple: to learn a trade and get a job. That is just what he intended to do after graduating from BVT in 1972 from the construction program, and this is where this success journey begins.

Read Harry’s full spotlight on their website, www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/ alumnispotlights.

The Blackstone Valley Tech FY19 Annual Report is available for download on the BVT website, www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/annualreport. FMI contact the Superintendent-Director’s office at 508-529-7758 x 3037.

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BINGO: Knights of Columbus, 70 Prescott Rd., Whitinsville Doors open at 4 PM Su NSHINE YOGA COLLABORATIv E: Alternatives in Whitinsville at 7:30 am and 6:00 pm.

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PEOPLE’S COFFEE HOu R: Tuesdays from 2 to 3 PM at the Second Congregational Church of Douglas.

FMI Call Jeanie 508-476-9978 BLACKSTONE vALLEY ROTARY CLu B MEETING: First & Third Tuesday of the month @ 12:15 PM at Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Highway, u xbridge.

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New Year’s Day Friday 3rd

SENiOR BREAKFAST 8-9 AM Holy Spirit Episcopal Church 3 Pleasant St., Sutton $5.00 donation FMi:508-529-4437

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NEW ENg LAND COUNTRY MUSiC CLUB DANCE 1-5 PM Progressive Club 18 Whitin St., N. Uxbridge. “Al Carter and the Nashville Boys” Band. FMi: www.facebook.com/NECountry MusicClub

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Ux BRiDg E PROg RESSiv E CLUB MEETiNg 6:30 PM Club Hall, 18 Whitin St., N. Uxbridge

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Beauchaine: Mom, Teacher, Reporter, Novelist & still more...

by Christine Beauchaine

u sually, I write stories for you about town meetings and local organizations but this month, my editor asked me to write something a little different. She asked me to write about myself and my books and writing. My inner journalist chuckled and said, “well, at least you’ll be easy to interview!”

My inner independent author said, “This is good. Independent authors do all of their own promotion and this is a good way to get yourself out there.”

My inner poet, blogger and novelist rejoiced and said, “This is a great way to share your words with people and really, isn’t that why you write?”

But my inner critic balked. “How can you write about yourself? You’ll sound braggy or conceited.”

I dragged my feet. I dithered. I did what any reasonable person would do...I procrastinated.

“Did you write your article yet?” my son asked.

“Not yet,” I admitted.

“When is your deadline?” my mom

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chimed in. “”u mmm...pretty much now,” I said sheepishly.

I am out of “maybe tomorrows” and this is probably a good thing. So here goes…

I’ve wanted to be a writer for Christine as long as I can Beauchaine remember.

I wrote my first poem at age six and my first short story about a year later. They were rife with spelling errors but they were a first step.

When I was fifteen (and a better speller) I began writing poetry regularly. Short stories followed and even a couple of feeble attempts at a novel but I didn't have enough faith in them or myself to finish or publish them.

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Issac Asimov said, "I write for the same reason I breathe. If I didn't, I would die." I love that quote and it's true. I find myself filled with words that can't wait to get onto the page. For a long time, I wasn't sure I was "good enough" to be considered a writer. But now the advice I would give anyone who wants to try anything is, don't worry about "good enough."If you love it, do it.

It's a very strange feeling to type your name into the Amazon search bar and have your books show up. But it's a great feeling.

NOTE: Christine is a freelance reporter for this publication.

Fighting Cancer with Your Fork

As part of the Purpose Wellness, health & wellness series, join Lisa Taylor, RD, CSO, LDN to discover how nutrition can play a significant role in preventing and recovering from cancer. Learn which foods should be avoided and which play a key role in healing. Also enjoy a food as medicine, food demonstration by Roann Karns, Functional Nutrition Practitioner.

The class will be held on Friday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Chapel, 14 Hunter Road, u xbridge.

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One of those items was to write a novel. A co-worker had suggested I tackle National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). In November of 2013, to my surprise, I was ready. I wrote my first novel, "Lost and Found At the Bowl-O-Drome", a coming of age story set in the early 1960's. Other novels followed. Once I'd actually proven to myself that I could do it, it came easier.

My second novel, "Winds of Providence" is about the devastating hurricane of 1938. "Allison Forever," my third novel, is a contemporary story about how we only really know other people through our own lenses of perception.

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The next meeting of the Douglas Library book group, Tuesday, January 14th, 6:30 p.m., the Intrepid Readers, will be discussing Ann Hood's Kitchen Yarns: notes on life, love, and food. In this warm collection of personal essays and recipes, best-selling author Ann Hood nourishes both bodies and souls. From her Italian American childhood through singlehood, raising and feeding a growing family, divorce, and a new marriage to food writer Michael Ruhlman. With Hood's signature humor and tenderness, Kitchen Yarns spills tales of loss and starting from scratch, family love and feasts with friends, and how the perfect meal is one that tastes like home.

Call the Library 508-476-2695 for a copy of the book. New members always welcome. Homemade refreshments, inspired by the title being discussed, will be served.

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Northbridge Seniors Millbury Council on Aging posts January programs Calendar of events The Millbury Council On Aging is located at 1 River Street in Millbury. 508-865-9154

The Northbridge Senior Center is located at 20 Highland St., Whitinsville, MA 01588. Phone (508)-234-2002 The following events and programs will take place at the center this month.

Thursday, 2nd Fraud Support with Denise Forgit 9-11:00 a.m.

Thursday, 2nd, @3:00 p.m. FINE Monthly Meeting.

Wednesday, 8th, @12:30 p.m. New Corn Hole League begins.

Thursday, 9th, @12:30 p.m. Cribbage League begins.

Thursday, 9th @ 2:00 p.m. New Digital Photography Two begins. Instructor Steve McGrath is back to teach this intermediate to advanced class. This 5 week class meets every Thursday and includes landscape, macro and even phone photography. $10/class, call the center to sign up.

Monday, 13th, @ 12:00 p.m. Senator Moore Office Hour Tuesday, 14th, @ 9:00 a.m. COA Meeting.

Tuesday, 14th, from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. A Fallon representative will be there for office hours.

Tuesday, 14th, @ 11:00 a.m. Salmon VNA Blood Pressure Clinic.

Tuesday, 14th, @ 1:00 p.m. “Big Band” Performance. Join them as they celebrate 2020 with this 15+ piece band. Lite refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, 15th, @ 10:30 a.m. Monthly Book Club meets Wednesday, 15th, @ 12:30 p.m. Afternoon movie, “Book Club” starring Jane Fonda.

Monday, 20th, Closed for MLK, Jr. Day Wednesday, 22nd, BVT breakfast. Call the center for more information.

Thursday, 23rd, @ 10:30 a.m. Veteran’s Services Rep. Carl Bradshaw will hold an office hour.

Thursday, 23rd, @ 11:45 a.m. Monthly Birthday Luncheon Wednesday, 29th New “Lunch Bunch” group will meet at Maison de Manger @ 11:30 a.m. for a delicious lunch. If you would like to join this new social group, call Jeannine for more information. If you need transportation, call 24 hours in advance, otherwise they will meet you at the restaurant. This group will meet once a month at various local restaurants.

Area church plans Clothing Swap

The Blackstone Valley u nited Methodist Church will host a clothing swap on Saturday, January 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. They accept donations of gently used men's, women's and kid's clothing, shoes and accessories. Donations can be dropped off on January 3rd between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. or the morning of the swap. The church is located at 61 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville, MA. Please use the driveway off of Church Street, between Dominos and the law office and park in the back.

Any questions, please email edalynne@hotmail or call Christine at 774-262-6415.

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“MEMORY CAFÉ” Tuesday, January 28th from 2:00 –3:30 p.m.

A Memory Café is a monthly gathering for people with memory loss/challenges and their care partners. It is a time to socialize, make new friends, and have a good time. Fourth Tuesday of each month, refreshments will be served. Their Outreach worker, Julie Fitzgerald, is happy to answer any questions, call to RSVP. MILLBu RY SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Residents can travel on Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ADA clients and job assignments (disabled) 7:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. They require a 48 hour Reservation for rides. One - way van ride in town is $1.50; one town out $1.75 ADA ride costs are $2.75 in town and $3 for one town out. All rides to the Senior Center are 25 cents. Escorts are also available!

Service is curb to curb, call for more information or a reservation. 508-865-9247 SENIOR CENTER ACCEPTS SNAP APPLICATIONS Appointments are on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Call for an appoint-

ment & required documentation. "This project has been funded at least in part with Federal Funds from u SDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The SNAP Logo is a service of the u .S. Department of Agriculture. u SDA does not endorse any goods, services or enterprises.”

CRAFT CLASSES Wednesday’s from 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Plan what you would like to make & pay for the materials you use. Call for more information.

RMV TRANSACTIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Five Transactions are: • LICENCE RENEWALS (FOR DRIVERS YOu NGER THAN 75) • REGISTRATION RENEWALS • CHANGE OF ADDRESS • Du PLICATE LICENSE OR REGISTRATION • HOW TO REPORT A LOST OR STOLEN DISABILITY PLACARD AND HOW TO REQu EST A REPLACEMENT Call the senior center for an appointment.

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ACTIVITIES MONDAY 8:30 A.M……..……………… Walking Club 9:30 A.M……………………. Light Exercise 12:30 P.M…………………….. Wii Bowling 12:45 P.M……………………Mahjong Game 1:00 P. M….……………………… Cribbage 1:00 P.M………………………….Game Day including Cribbage, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers, Scat & Wii Bowling Tu ESDAY 9:00-10.00A.M………………Blood Pressure 9:30-10:30 A.M…………………….Tai Chi 10:45-11:30 A.M….…………….Zumba Gold 11:00 A.M………………….Sing – A – Long 1:00 P.M…………………….Cribbage & Scat WEDNESDAY 9:30 A.M………………………. Craft Class 1:00 P.M……………………… Social Bingo THu RSDAY 9:00 A.M…..…………………………..Cards 10:00-11:30 AM……Adult “Coloring Class” 12:45 PM……………………….......…Whist 2:30-3:30 P.M…Computer & Cell phone class Reservations required 508-865-9154 FRIDAY 9:00 A.M....…………………….......Shopping 9:30 A.M……………………Light Exercise 10:30 A.M……………..Yoga (New Class!)

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Uxbridge Senior Center January Activities The u xbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South Main Street in u xbridge.

Phone (508)278-8622. Please call the senior center at least 48 hours ahead to arrange for lunch and transportation for medical appointments. Please note that the weather will impact these events and may cause cancellations.

NOTICE: If there is a school delay or cancellation, they will not be serving any lunches at the senior center. The cold weather is here, and if you need a warm place to come during the day, the u xbridge Senior Center is a Warm-u p Center.

You are welcome to come in for hot cocoa or tea, watch television, work on the community puzzle, read or use the computers.

The senior center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

CLOSINGS: Closed Wednesday, January 1st Closed Monday, January 20th u PCOMING EVENTS: Friday, January 3rd, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn with u xbridge Police Chief Marc Montminy. Guest speaker will be member of the Blackstone Valley Veterans’ Services District.

Monday, January 6th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon movie with Sally!

Tuesday, January 7th, 1:00 p.m. u xbridge Library Book Club Meeting (SPECIAL DATE) with Zach Parrish and they will be discussing “The Indifferent Stars Above” by Daniel James Brown. A new book will be chosen to read at this meeting. The next u xbridge Free Public Library Page Turners with Chris Powloka will be on Tuesday, February 11th.

Wednesday, January 8th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group offered at the u xbridge Senior Center. Please RSVP for this event.

Wednesday, January 8th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

RSVP Snail Mail with Heart. This involves writing out letters & cards to send to people in the military and shutins.

Monday, January 13th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Benefit Enrol-lment Center. Tri-Valley, Inc. Benefits Specialists assist with education around public benefits and application process. Call the center to book an appointment.

Monday, January 13th, 1:30 p.m.

“Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only on the Third Monday of every month.

Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appt.

Tuesday, January 14th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Brian Guagnini will be there for a Fallon Medicare Plus 2020 Open Enrollment Meeting.

Wednesday, January 15th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Make Snowman Candles with Sally.

Early sign up is required for this.

Tuesday, January 21st, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

SHINE Rep is available by appointment only. Please call to sign up.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon movie with Sally.

Friday, January 24th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

2nd u xbridge Senior Center Chili Cook Off. Cook your favorite Chili recipe and enter to win this contest or you can come to lunch and judge. Last year’s winner was Marie Potter! Earn YOu R bragging rights for 2020! Call to sign up. You must drop off your entries by 10:00 a.m. on the 24th.

Monday, January 27th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon movie with Sally.

Tuesday, January 28th, 11:30 a.m.

Ask the Nurse. Salmon Health VNA will be available for the Free Blood Pressure Clinic.

Friday, January 31st, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Superbowl Pizza Party!

COMPu TER CLASSES: Computer classes will be EVERY Tuesday at the Senior Center from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

BANK & PHARMACY RIDES They provide transportation every first and third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need a ride.

KNITTING/CROCHETING GROu P with Sue – Every Thursday 10:00 a.m.

– 11:30 a.m. – Bring your own supplies.

FRAu D BRIGADE The Senior Center Fraud Brigade RSVP Rep Phyllis Dunn is available on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

SHOPPING TRIPS Shaw’s, Dollar Tree & Ocean State Job Lot shopping will be on the 2nd and 4thThursdays of the month. Pick up begins at 12:30 p.m. Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance by calling to reserve your seat on the van.

Zu MBA Zumba classes will be Every Thursday from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and being held at the McCloskey School located at 62 Capron Street. There will be a nominal fee of $24.00 for the new 8week sessions.

January Specials at Twice Blessed

Sacred Heart Church “Twice Blessed” Thrift Shop January Specials include Domestics: Bedding, Comforters, Blankets, Kitchen Gadgets are 50% Off. Accessories: Mitts, Scarves, Hats are 50% Off. Outerwear: Jackets, Coats, Vests are 50% Off. Slacks are 50% Off. Special bag sale on clothing only except special priced items $7.00 on Thursday, January 2nd Saturday, January 4th, and Sunday, January 5th.

Regular store hours are Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 1st and 4th Saturday of the month 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Catholic Community of Sacred Heart Church, 187 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA Phone (508) 473-1900 or visit sacredhearthopedale.org Like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/twiceblessedthriftshophopedale/

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~Society ~ Douglas Couple honored for volunteer work Building community with Greater

The Bolandrina family of Douglas will tell you they are grateful and blessed, and their blessings have been multiplied many times, four to be exact.

Joseph Bolandrina says "Having four kids isn't difficult, it’s a lot of fun!” It’s a statement that his wife of 28 years, Gretheline shares. “We spend time together, not just in daily activities but in giving back through volunteer work,” explains Gretheline.

"Our schedule does get a little crazy, but we manage with a family calendar," says Joseph. When the couple received an invitation for lunch at the French Restaurant, Ma Maison, they coordinated with their children.

Because in addition to the challenge of raising their energetic family, the Bolandrinas’ volunteer regularly at various non-profit organizations such as Iskwelahang Pilipino (www.ipbahay. org), Lowell Folk Festival (www. loweellfolkfestival.org), Pan Mass

Joseph & Gretheline Bolandrina Challenge (www.pmc.org), Bagong Kulturang Pinoy (www.bkp.org ), On Board for Kids (www.onboardforkids.

org), Bikes for the Philippines (www. bikesforthePhilippines.org ), and Chef Feed Kids (www.cheffeedkids.org ).

And in a life-lesson, all their kids help out and are equally engaged too.

The lunch at Ma Maison turned out to be an unveiling of a portrait of the couple commissioned by Chef Jacky Robert of the Jacky Robert Foundation, Incorporated, a Massachusetts NonProfit Corporation. Chef Jacky Robert commissioned Bedford artist Judi Babcock to render the Bolandrina couple’s portrait in honor of all the volunteer work they do for the community.

The Jacky Robert Foundation, Inc., along with Chef Feed Kids cook daily in the Philippines, for children 7 to 12 years old who are going to school for the first time. Cooked food is an incentive for parents or guardians to allow their children to attend school instead of begging in the streets.

"Captured Moments” Photography featured Exhibit curated

by Cristi Collari

“Captured Moments,” an exhibit featuring three regional artists will open on Friday, January 17th, with an artists’ reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery, Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville.

Photographers Tess Davis, Scarlett Hoey and James Hunt will be on hand at the reception to meet with the public and answer questions about their work.

Tess Davis strives to capture the authentic and intimate moments unique to families. “It's important to me to capture raw, genuine emotion when I shoot,” says Davis. “I want my subjects connecting with each other rather than connecting with me and the camera.” u sing a large format camera (4x5) and large-format Polaroid (20x24), Scarlett Hoey focuses on exploring identity, domesticity, gender, and relationships. “I’m inspired by my dual identity, Australian-American,” says Hoey. “My photography examines my roots, family, and environment.” The result is a blend of striking large portraiture and still-life images.

James Hunt explores the interdependent and often conflicted relationship between human activity and the natural environment. “The locations in these images are recreation sites along the east coast of the u nited States. All are being impacted by rising seas and the efforts made to somehow manage that impact,” explains Hunt.

“We’re so excited to share this exhibit with the community.” says Cristi Collari, Director of Community Outreach and resident curator of the Gallery. “Together these three artists will fill the Heritage Gallery with beautiful, evocative images that will surely capture your attention!”

Exhibit ends on February 28th.

Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., weekends and evenings by special appointment.

For more information contact: Cristi Collari, Director of Community Outreach, Cristi.Collari@openskycs.or g. visit openskycs.org/ news-events or visit Facebook/Valley CAST, or phone:

(508) 266-6520.

ValleyCAST’s mission is to foster a creative community in the Blackstone Valley that is inclusive and supportive of people with and without disabilities.

ValleyCAST is a subsidiary of Open Sky Community Services (Open Sky is a DBA of Alternatives u nlimited, Inc. and The Bridge of Central Mass).

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Milford Community Chorus What are you doing on Wednesday evenings? If you love to sing and have been wanting to spend time with others doing something fun and exciting, look no further! There is one place where community still exists for people of all ages, the arts, and in particular, music, whether it be playing an instrument in a symphony orchestra, singing in a chorus, or being on the other side, enjoying what you hear as an audience member.

Greater Milford Community Chorus members all have one thing in common: they love to sing and the word is spreading both near and far. Bringing choral music to the greater Milford region since 1973, members hail from surrounding Milford towns, and extend as far as Rhode Island. This group of singers gathers weekly at Milford’s historic Memorial Hall to improve their skills and prepare for performances.

The 50-voice ensemble sings interesting, eclectic repertoire, and has twice yearly opportunities for new members to join. There are no auditions, however, it is strongly recommended that singers have a solid understanding of music and more importantly, a willingness to put the work in to study their parts and to blend in to make a beautiful sound. Sensitive ears and good intonation are basic necessities.

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Program. They will have three open rehearsals; Wednesday, January 8th, 15th and 22nd. You are welcome to sing with them for an evening to see if you can find the joy of music and what it can do for you! Details: Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School Street, Milford, MA. Arrive by 6:45 p.m.

Rehearsal runs from 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. For more information please visit their website: www.greatermilfordcommunitychorus.org

St. Peter’s Parish hosts Pasta Dinner

St. Peter’s Parish in Northbridge will be hosting a Pasta Dinner on Saturday, January 11th starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring your family for a wonderful meal and come to meet some new friends! Tickets are $10 Adults/$9.00 Seniors and Kids ages 412/ $35 per Family and must be purchased in advance.

All proceeds will go to help fund their mission trips for the middle school & high school kids in July 2020. Please call 508-234-2156 or email parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.or g to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.

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Dancers from Uxbridge What’s happening at Whitinsville Social Library The library is located at 17 Church St. stimulate your literary neurons with For grades 5-12. performed in The Nutcracker Whitinsville, MA 01588 Scrabble, Boggle, and Bananagrams! Tween Fiction Book Club The 39th production of “The Nutcracker” was presented by the Greater Milford Ballet Company on December 21st and December 22nd at Bellingham High School. The Artistic Director, Miss Georgia Deane, came to Mendon to retire 39 years ago, but instead, established what is now the Greater Milford Ballet and Deane School of Dance. She is 100 years old and is still going strong with her ballet productions.

Young dancers in the production from u xbridge included: • Alexa Kearnan as Arabian and Stage Manager; a Freshman at Loyola u niv.

Chicago • Isabella Casucci as Clara’s Cousin, Christmas Tree Fairy, Dew Drop Fairy and Snow Group Corps; a Senior at Nipmuc High • Kierra Kurtyka as Columbine, Angel Princess (Sun.) and Snow and Flowers Group Corps; a Senior at Blackstone Valley Tech Regional High School • Julianna Casucci as Clara (Sat.), Party Child (Sun.); in 6th grade at Whitin Intermediate School Other dancers from the area that performed were, Katelyn Boisvert as a Mouse; in 3rd grade at Hopedale Memorial Elementary School and Hope Tibedo as a Mouse; in 4th grade at Whitin Intermediate School.

This state-of-the art ballet production had falling snow, special effects, lively duel between Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King, dolls that magically grow to adult size, a magical dancing bear, and guest appearances by professional dancers Eugenia Zinovieva as the Sugar Plum and Alan Alberto as the Cavalier from Festival Ballet Providence. The young dancers played multiple roles in the production, dancing in scenes and corps numbers often

Phone: 508-234-2151 www.northbridgemass.org/WSL

And be sure to try their new games Exploding Kittens and u nstable u nicorns. Bring your own games too.

Refreshments provided. Game on!

NOTE: Closed Wednesday 1/1 Closed Monday 1/20 Events are drop in unless otherwise noted

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Isabella Casucci

Karaoke Friday 1/17 at 2:30 p.m. Sing your heart out. Duets encouraged!

CHILDREN'S EVENTS Music & Movement with Miss Deb Wednesday 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 1 thru preschool Registration required: www.tinyurl. com/EventsAtWSL

TWEEN/TEEN EVENTS Crafternoon Wednesday 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29 at 2:30 p.m. Join in the Tween & Teen room after school for a craft or just hang out and use the Chromebooks.

Drop in any time between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

For grades 5-12.

Storytime with Miss Helen Thursday 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 through preschool.

Cartoon Network Trivia Tuesday, 1/7 at 2:30 p.m. Join them for a mini Comic Con and test your knowledge. If you love Adventure Time, Steven u niverse, Gravity Falls, and Venture Bros, this contest is for you.

Win prizes!

For grades 5-12.

Baby Bounce Friday 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 & 1/31 at 10:30 a.m. For babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Kierra Kurtyka

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requiring precision timing and backstage quick changes.

The Deane School of Dance will be accepting new students for second semester in January. Please call for information 508-473-3354.

Auditions for 2020 of this production occur in September and are open to the public. Any aspiring dancers who are interested in auditioning for next year’s “The Nutcracker” should contact the studio for more information. This year, dancers in the production were from u xbridge, u pton, Northbridge, Mendon, Milford, Blackstone, Bellingham, Hopedale, Medway, and Wrentham, MA and Cumberland, North Smithfield, and Pascoag, RI.

Lego Club Monday 1/13 & 1/27 at 2:30 p.m.

Recommended for ages 3-12.

Young Writers Group Wednesday, 1/8 at 4:00 p.m. Do you like to write? Are you interested in becoming a good writer? Join the library’s young writers group for aspiring writers ages 8-15. This will be a safe, supportive space where you can get constructive, peer, and adult feedback on your writing, learn about writing techniques, and find your authentic voice as a writer. Facilitated by local author Christine Beauchaine.

My Pal & Me Art Club: Olaf Monday 1/6 at 3:30 p.m. Do you want to build a snowman? Celebrate Frozen 2 by making your very own Olaf, then play Toss the Snowball into Olaf’s Belly! Recommended for ages 3-6.

Dads & Donuts Saturday 1/18 at 11:00 a.m. Paint your own papier mâché mitten! Recommended for ages 3-6.

Tween/Teen Advisory Group Friday 1/10 at 3:00 p.m. What would you like to see at your library?

Brainstorm ideas for programs, books, and movies, while playing icebreaker games and eating a bunch of snacks.

FAMILY EVENTS Family Board Game Night Monday 1/6 at 6:00 p.m. Bring it back to basics with classic board games such as Monopoly and Connect Four. or,

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Tuesday 1/14 at 2:30 p.m. This month, they are reading The Losers Club by the late Andrew Clements. Register online, then pick up a copy of the book at the library.

Recommended for grades 4-8 ADu LT EVENTS Writers Group for Adults Thursday 1/2 & Thursday 1/16 at 6:30 p.m. Come share your story or listen to what other local writers are working on. Register Memoir Book Club Wednesday 1/15 at 6:30 p.m. Join them for a discussion of John Elder Robison's memoir Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's. Refreshments will be served. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk or you can place a copy on hold in the catalog.

Drop-in Kindle Help Friday 1/17 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Are you interested in reading library books on your Kindle but unsure how to start?

Drop in for one-on-one help with a librarian to help get you started. Bring your Kindle and knowledge of your Amazon log-in info and you'll leave with something new to read.

DIY Craft Night for Adults Tuesday 1/21 at 6:00 p.m. January’s craft is an embroidered thank you card.

Supplies are provided. Register The ABCs of DNA: First Steps in u nderstanding and u sing Your DNA Test Results Saturday 1/25 at 11:00 a.m. DNA testing has become increasingly popular among genealogists, yet many people don’t really understand what to do with their test results or how to use them to verify and extend their family trees.

After a brief overview of the different kinds of DNA tests available, Julie Roberts Szczepankiewic will focus on autosomal DNA testing. She'll help you understand your ethnicity estimates and why they might vary from what you expect, suggest resources for evaluating and analyzing your DNA matches.

Cookbook Club Tuesday 1/28 at 12:00 p.m. January’s cookbook is Taste of Persia by Naomi Duguid. Bring a dish from the book.

Copies available at the front desk or place a hold online. Register Historical Room Open Wednesdays 1/8 & 1/22 from 2:00 p.m.

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Knitting & Needlework Group Wednesdays (except 1/1) at 6:00 p.m.

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N.H.S. announces Honor Roll Northbridge Middle School lists High Honor Students

2019-2020 Qu ARTER 1 HIGHEST HONORS: Grade 12 Chole Frabotta, Noelle Haas, Ethan Phillips, Sara Pohlman Grade 11 Jared Wielsma Grade 10 Colin Tognazzi Grade 9 Abby Barnatt, Karlee Battista, Caroline O’Brien, Kathryn O’Brien, Abigail Schofield, Kara Touhey, HIGH HONORS: Grade 12 Marcus Babiy, Codey Battista, Hailey Bober, Adam Briand, Rianne Cooney, Thomas Dowd, Joshua Fung-A-Fat, Colin Gosselin, Kelly Heffernan, Lauren Johnson, Olesya Kyrychok, Marisa McComiskey, Emily O’Bannon Grade 11 Afia Aning, Kristina Brenn, Matthew Ceruti, Vincent Duca, Callie Ellis, Patrick Gahan, Mikayla Gallerani, Emma LaChapelle, Abby Larochelle, Brennan Mahoney, Justine Michaud, Katherine Tubbs Grade 10 Sophia Baumann, Julianna Borruso, Cameron Boucher, Sydney Boudreau, John Buckley, Molly Consigli, Haley Cormier, Jared Dermooshegian, Abigail Fraser, Charles Garrigan, John Gifford, Maeve Kelly, Grace Lavoie, Caitlyn Mahoney, Dev Patel, Christopher Rivelli, Aaron Smeglin, Christopher

Smith, Patrick Smith, Celia Walker, Lindzy Winslow Grade 9 Molly Conroy, Hannah Direnzo, Ian Gahan, Brooke Giuliano, Mary Goodrow, Nikauly Hernandez, Colin Marino, Caramia Pozzi, Bella Roberge, David Rousseau, Colin Seitz, Megan Stearns, Nina Szymanowski, Sarah Tubbs HONORS: Grade 12 Matthew Ballard, Hailey Banas, Thomas Baselious, Morgan Carroll, Samantha Chrabaszcz, Francis D’Agostino, Emil Delarosa Arriaga, Cassidy Gies, Kimberly Grazulis, Tia Bella Haroutunian, Emma Holtz, Elizabeth Hubbard, Kellen McMahon, Jacob Oosterman, Zachary Pryor, Rafael Rodriguez, Bartholomew Szymanowski, Grace Verra, Caleb Visbeek, Christopher Wells Grade 11 Derek Angell, Emma Barnatt, Ally Boucher, Colin Brody, Mason Consigli, Jonathan Cray, Jase Daoust, Asa Flannery, Charlotte French, Emma Ganley, Thomas Gogolinski, Wendy Gordor, Trinity Grondin, Joseph Hewitt, Destiny Ingersoll, Theodore Jee, Emily Lafreniere, Chloe Lamont, Katelyn Lombardo, Hannah Lomonaco, Morgan Mawn, Kiera McMahon, Lily Modica, Trevor Moorey, Victoria Nowlan,

Whitinsville Christian Open Houses

Kindergarten Open House at Whitinsville Christian School: Saturday, January 11th, at 10:00 a.m. Join them to discover how they inspire minds and ignite hearts within their youngest students. Tour the classrooms, meet the teachers, learn about the curriculum, and hear all of the ways they partner with you to prepare students to become lifelong learners with a heart for service to God and others.

Open House at Whitinsville Christian School: Saturday, January 25th, at 10:00 a.m. Please join them to learn more about the premiere academic experience at WCS. You and your child will tour the school, hear from current parents and students, and meet faculty and administrators. Discover how they are inspiring minds and igniting hearts, making WCS New England's premier PreK-12 Christian school.

Please visit whitinsvillechristian.org for more information and to RSVP for these events.

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Blackstone Valley Tech announces First Trimester Commendations Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick has released the following Commendation List for the first trimester of the 2019-2020 academic school year at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. Now that the grade appeal process has concluded, the District is able to name the honorees. Students named to the Commendation List have met rigorous standards including maintaining a grade point average of 88 percent or above in each technical, related, and academic course for the trimester.

Students are listed alphabetically by last names and are grouped according to grade and hometown.

SENIORS (Class of 2020) Blackstone Aaron Bolduc, Information Technology; Jessica Connolly, Business & Entrepreneurship; Abigail Cook, Health Services; Jared Loiselle, Construction Technology; Kaitlyn Osborne, Dental Assisting; Carissa Penta, Business & Entrepreneurship.

Douglas Christina Aube, Drafting & Design Technology; Nathan Boulanger, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing; Massimo Fontaine, Information Technology; Caroline Gallant, Engineering & Robotics; Kaylee Ide, Business & Entrepreneurship; Emily Losiewicz, Engineering & Robotics; Gabrielle Muscatell, Health Services.

Mendon Alexander Carchio, Automotive Technology; Ethan Lynch, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Joseph Mendes, Health Services; Brian St. John, Engineering & Robotics.

Millville Margaret Boone, Multimedia Communications.

Northbridge Brianna Brothers, Business & Entrepreneurship; Max Brueggemann, Drafting & Design Technology; Isabel Carroll, Culinary Arts; Jacob Gray, Information Technology; Megan

Jacene, Engineering & Robotics; Kevin McGowan, Electrical; Ashley Minior, Health Services; Sean Naughton, Information Technology; Sara Trenholm, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.

Sutton Alexandra Richard, Painting & Design Technology.

Uxbridge Kierra Kurtyka, Business & Entrepreneurship; Tyler Pulicari, Electrical; Keegan Tonry, Drafting & Design Technology.

Ju NIORS (Class of 2021) Blackstone Jada-Jane Chapman, Automotive Technology; Avry Guilbert, Painting & Design Technology; Victoria Lemieux, Health Services; Cassandra Riordan, Dental Assisting; Sean Tasker, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Grant Van Dyke, Engineering & Robotics.

Douglas Jessica Brown, Health Services; Giannah Dowen, Health Services; Ryleigh Flansburg, Dental Assisting; Daria Hamelin, Multimedia Communications; Abigail Horne, Multimedia Communications; Luke Morrison, Electronics & Engineering Technology.

Mendon Abigail Murphy, Dental Assisting; Robin Sage Murphy, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Lauren Testa, Health Services.

Millville Aaron Canali, Electrical; Nicholas Kirby, Engineering & Robotics; Hayley Vecchione, Health Services.

Northbridge Emery Amtmann, Health Services; Kevin Downing, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Meghan Griggs, Engineering & Robotics; Hailey Lisak, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Alexandria Lopez, Drafting & Design Technology; Luke Malkasian, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Kaitlyn Manzi, Health

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Sutton Emily Devine, Painting & Design Technology; Erin Fitman, Dental Assisting; Jenna Jennison, Culinary Arts; Ava Larocque, Dental Assisting; Hannah Limanek, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Johnathan Lukas, Construction Technology.

Uxbridge Connor Barnicle, Electrical; Madeleine Bleyhl, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing; Nicholas Boisvert, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Thomas Breau, Information Technology; Isabella Caccavelli, Health Services; Isaac Curley, Drafting & Design Technology; Molly Curley, Health Services; Madison Gannon, Engineering & Robotics; Casey Goyette, Engineering & Robotics; Raymond Makynen, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Andrew O'Toole, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Khushi Patel, Health Services; Caroline Sanford, Engineering & Robotics.

SOPHOMORES (Class of 2022) Blackstone Madison Abrants, Painting & Design Technology; Allana Atstupenas, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Kendra Atstupenas, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing; Grace Buehler, Engineering & Robotics; Jane Buteau, Health Services; Jon Cili, Information Technology; Anna Claro, Information Technology; Leah Cook, Engineering & Robotics; Joshua Hayward, Information Technology; Andrew Konicki, Business & Entrepreneurship; Connor Matson, Plumbing; Kyle Penta, Business & Entrepreneurship; Katherine Rogers, Construction Technology; Mandolin Simpson, Engineering & Robotics.

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Zoey Beahn, Construction Technology; Joshua Chrul, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing; Brennan Jones, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Alexis Levesque, Dental Assisting; Kymber Morin, Culinary Arts; James Perrotti, Electrical; Lindsey Provost, Health Services; Ryan Robertson, Multimedia Communications; Bryan Wheeler, Engineering & Robotics.

Mendon Lillian Balocca, Health Services; Nicholas Ruggiero, Electrical; Anastasia Siryk, Engineering & Robotics; Samantha Stephens, Culinary Arts.

Millville Myra Dehestani, Engineering & Robotics; Isabelle Hilditch, Painting & Design Technology; Logan Humphries, Plumbing; Camden Laforest, Information Technology.

Northbridge Benjamin Clark, Plumbing; Madison Colonna, Multimedia Communications; Riley Darnell, Drafting & Design Technology; Kaia Dziekiewicz, Dental Assisting; Sabrina Fields, Dental Assisting; Carmen Gray, Engineering & Robotics; Jonathan Hollenbeck, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Cullen Jacene, Engineering & Robotics; Ansha Khan, Culinary Arts; Olivia Lange, Dental Assisting; Emma Laydon, Construction Technology; Mackenzie Malone, Health Services; Brendan McIntyre, Construction Technology; Thomas Rice, Drafting & Design Technology; Lauren Rogozenski, Dental Assisting; Faith Sawyer, Health Services; Bianca Silveira, Painting & Design Tech.

Sutton Gwyneth Dube, Health Services; Matthew Fuller, Multimedia Communications; Sarah Grant, Multimedia Communications; Luke Judson, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Matthew Machado, Information Technology; Camilla Moroney, Health Services; Samuel Powers, Business &

Entrepreneurship; Kaden Vincelette, Drafting & Design Technology.

Uxbridge Zachary Goddard, Information Technology; Ryan Hallfelder, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Nolan Holt, Culinary Arts; Riley Holt, Engineering & Robotics; Robert Mellen, Engineering & Robotics; Elizabeth Morrissette, Electrical; Benjamin u thoff, Information Technology.

FRESHMEN (Class of 2023) Blackstone Evan Bouvier, Multimedia Communications; Daniel Cardone, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Brock Chapman, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Ashlyn Lambert, Multimedia Communications; Ella Leclaire, Construction Technology; Sophia Mazzuchelli, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication.

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Northbridge Sophia Bates, Multimedia Communications; Vanessa Calles, Drafting & Design Technology; Paige Chausse, Dental Assisting; Jenna Dolber, Multimedia Communications; Riley Driver, Electrical; Sam Grilli, Business Technology; Noah Malkasian, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Jayden Roderigues, Drafting & Design Technology; Julia White, Cosmetology; Emily Wildfeuer, Drafting & Design Technology.

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Uxbridge Mackenzie Barnicle, Culinary Arts; William Crosby, Painting & Design Technology; Eden Ebbeling, Business & Entrepreneurship; Isabella Gannon, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Maxwell Guyton, Engineering & Robotics; Jayda Paxton, Painting & Design Technology.

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Look who’s new in the neighborhood

by Melissa Dumont

Jonathan Hathaway of Douglas is a Master Locksmith. He has been working for almost a decade in the field, and has decided to offer his services to local communities, especially in the Blackstone Valley area. Jon comes from a long line of locksmiths. His grandfather, now retired, and both of his uncles are in the field. Jon trained for years under his uncle Ken, who has thirty years of experience. Jon learned the full body of the trade from him.

ironside Locksmith Jon has decided to work with his wife Jules out of a mobile, fully equipped van. They are a small husband and wife team who love what they do! Jon is training Jules to be a locksmith herself, and she is learning rapidly. In addition, Jules handles the bookkeeping for the company.

Their goal is to provide you with the highest quality service, service you can fully rely on. Jon offers residential and commercial services which entails a multitude of tasks. These include precise key duplication, key pad locks, restricted keys and much more.

"We provide expert Master key systems and manage them for you.

Ironside Locksmith makes it possible for you to have access to a master locksmith at an affordable price" Jon says. "From emergency lock-outs to commercial and residential services, we've got you covered. We are presently working in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with Connecticut coming at a later date due to complex licensing that Connecticut requires. " Last, but certainly not least, Jon reveals his ultimate credo "We believe the two most important qualities as a locksmith are honesty and patience. We back up all our work with a 60 - day warranty so you can be sure our work is solid as iron! " You can reach them on Facebook or Google at Ironside Locksmith. Their website is ironsidelock.com. Email them at ironsidelocksmith@gmail. com. Ironside Locksmith is available 24/7 for lock-outs.

Is Market Timing a Smart Investment Strategy?

You may have heard that timing is everything. And in many walks of life, that may be true but not necessarily when it comes to investing.

To understand why this is so, let’s look at three common mistakes investors make: Selling investments and moving to cash when stocks are predicted to drop ...If you follow the financial news on cable TV or the internet, you’re eventually bound to discover some “experts” who are predicting imminent, huge drops in the stock market. And on rare occasions, they may be right but often they’re not. And if you were to sell some of your stocks or stock-based investments based on a prediction and move the money to cash or a cash equivalent, you could miss out on possible future growth opportunities if the predictor was wrong. And the investments you sold still could have played a valuable part in your portfolio balance.

Selling underperforming assets in favor of strong performers – As an investor, it can be tempting to unload an investment for one of those “hot” ones you read about that may have topped one list or another. Yet there’s no guarantee that investment will stay on top the next year, or even perform particularly well.

Conversely, your own underperformers of today could be next year’s leaders.

Waiting for today’s risk or uncertainty to disappear before investing – Investing always involves risk and

uncertainty. Instead of waiting for the perfect time to invest, you’re better off building a portfolio based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

All these mistakes are examples of a risky investment strategy: trying to “time” the market. If you try to be a market timer, not only will you end up questioning your buy/sell decisions, but you also might lose sight of why you bought certain investments in the first place. Specifically, you might own stocks or mutual funds because they are appropriate for your portfolio and your risk tolerance, and they can help you make progress toward your longterm financial goals. And these attributes don’t automatically disappear when the value of these stocks or funds has dropped, so you could end up selling investments that could still be doing you some good many years into the future.

While trying to time the market is a difficult investment strategy even for the professionals, it doesn’t mean you can never take advantage of falling prices. In fact, you can use periodic dips in the market to buy quality assets at more attractive prices. Suppose, for example, that you invested the same amount of money every month into the same invest-

ments. One month, your money could buy more shares when the price of the investment is down – meaning you’re automatically a savvy enough investor to take advantage of price drops. While your money will buy fewer shares when the price of the investment is up, your overall investment holdings will benefit from the increase in price.

Buying low and selling high sounds like a thrilling way to invest. But in the long run, you’re better off by following a consistent investment strategy and

taking a long-term perspective. It’s time in the market, rather than timing the market, that helps keep portfolio returns moving in the right direction over time.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact Darren Parent, your local Edward Jones Advisor at 5 Albert Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Tel: 508-832-5385 or darren.parent@edwardjones.com.

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THE SEASON OF GIv ING - Pictured are (at left) Paul Gilbody President/CEO of Milford Federal Bank and Paul Surapine, Executive & Artistic Director of The Claflin Hill Symphony.

Milford Federal sponsors Holiday Pops Concert Milford Federal Bank was proud to provide a $5,000 sponsorship toward The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert at The Grand Ballroom of Milford Town Hall, last month. The Holiday Pops continues to be Claflin Hill’s most popular concert, and has become a holiday tradition for many families in the community.

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The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) was awarded the Mary S. Peake Award for Innovation.

Named for the American teacher and community leader born in 1823 who managed to learn to read as a free black woman before the schools were open to African Americans in Washington, DC. As an adult, she taught slaves to read under a tree in Hampton, VA that has since become known as the Emancipation Oak. Through her pioneering efforts in education, an entire university, Hampton u niversity, sprung up from under that tree. The image of this Emancipation Oak reminds us how much has been achieved with so little.

The BVCC received this award because of their work in leading the next generation of applied learning and teaching among their member businesses through the creation of the Blackstone Valley Education Hub (BVEH).

The BVEH is the first ever advanced manufacturing training center in the u S created and administrated through a Chamber of Commerce. It was established to meet the needs for a skilled workforce in Massachusetts and to cre-

Presenting the award to Jeannie Hebert, (on left) President and CEO of the Bv CC, is Andrea Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America. ate a training center for those students who desire vocational training but are unable to gain entrance into Voc Tech Schools.

Presenting the award was Andrea

Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America, dedicated to helping entrepreneurial women in poverty build businesses and financial stability and the first woman CEO of Avon Corp. Jung also serves on the boards of Apple, Wayfair and u nilever, and is the founding Chair of Venly, Corp. Venly partners with area Chambers of Commerce to help local businesses grow, create jobs, and strengthen the community.

“The BVCC is honored to receive this prestigious award,” stated Jeannie Hebert, President and CEO of the BVCC, and to have such a respected icon as Andrea Jung pay tribute to our work is a privilege indeed! We look forward to continuing our mission of training the workforce for MA employers, while creating a successful career path for our students.”

The mission of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley, meet the needs of the Chamber's business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and quality of life in the Valley.

118 Main Street Kitchen opens in Upton The Town of u pton is home to 118 Main Street Kitchen and Spirits which opened it’s doors in June of 2018. They are located in the heart of downtown u pton at 118 Main Street, of course.

The menu features creative, but familiar items prepared in a scratch kitchen with local ingredients whenever possible. Menu items are varied featuring steaks, pasta, chicken and fresh

seafood.

Local owners, Michael and Lisa Merrigan have lived in u pton for 24 years and always dreamed of opening another restaurant after taking a hiatus to raise a family. The restaurant features a warm inviting dining area and a beautiful custom bar featuring an assortment of craft beers on tap, craft cocktails featuring farm to glass recipes

and a bountiful wine list which has something for every wine enthusiast.

They are open for dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays and Sundays for Brunch.

For more information visit their website at: 118Mainstreetkitchenandspirits.com or call 508-603-1304.

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The following events will be held at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton, MA. Open House for Tufts M.S. in Infectious Disease and Global Health (MS-IDGH), Thursday, January 9th, 2020. This graduate program is intended to train students in understanding the emergence, establishment and spread of infectious agents across the globe. Information or RSVP: https:// grad.vet.tufts.edu/msidgh-open-houseschedule/.

Open House for Tufts M.S. Conservation Medicine (MCM), Friday, January 10th, 2020. This twelve-month graduate program focuses on health relationships at the interface of humans, animals, and the environment.

Information or RSVP: https://grad.vet. tufts.edu/mcm-open-house-schedule/ Open House for Tufts M.S. in Animals and Public Policy (MAPP), Monday, January 13th, 2020. This unique one-year graduate degree program offers students the opportunity to explore the complex relationships between people and animals, and how those relationships are reflected in our culture, institutions, and public policy.

Information or RSVP: https://grad.vet. tufts.edu/mcm-open-house-schedule/ Find them on Facebook https://www. facebook.com/center.for.animals

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Get Out & Get Moving: BRCH State Park announces Winter activities The following events will take place at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak Street, in u xbridge. Please contact the park at (508) 278-7604 for more information.

FIRST DAY HIKE Wednesday January 1st, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike along the canal towpath, viewing the river and finding signs of winter wildlife along the waterways and forest. Warm up after at the River Bend Visitor Center with hot cocoa and conversation. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Visitor Center.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Approximately 2.25 miles. If conditions permit, bring snowshoes and hiking poles.

WINTER NATu RE WALK Thursday January 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th Take a walk around the field paths and along the river and look for signs of winter wildlife. Leashed dogs welcome. If conditions permit, bring snowshoes and hiking poles. About 1 mile.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

KIDLEIDOSCOPE Saturday January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Join them in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center for a nature themed story time, followed by a short nature walk and a craft activity. Appropriate for ages 3-6, siblings are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

READING NEW ENGLAND’S FORESTS Saturday January 4th, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.

Join them as you learn about the historic stone walls and manmade features

that make up local forests as you hike along the Blackstone Canal to Goat Hill Lock. They will talk about why these stone features are found across Massachusetts and the importance of preserving them to tell stories of a bygone New England. Approxi-mately 2.5 miles on an uneven path. If conditions permit, bring snowshoes and hiking poles.

CANAL WALK ***Note different locations Sunday January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th,

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Join them on a guided walk along the Blackstone Canal. Find out about the canal’s historical and cultural significance and its role in the farm to factory transformation of the Blackstone Valley. All walks end at the start location.

If conditions permit, bring snowshoes and hiking poles. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. ·January 5th Plummer’s Landing, Church Street, Northbridge, MA ·January 12th Blackstone Gorge, County Street, Blackstone, MA ·January 19th Blackstone River Greenway, Depot St., Blackstone, MA ·January 26th Blackstone River Greenway, 44 Hope Street, Millville, MA. Approximately 2 miles.

BROWN BAG ALONG THE BLACKSTONE Thursday January 16th, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Pack a lunch and join them in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center. You will watch an episode of Along the Blackstone, an award-winning series of videos by the National Park Service featuring Signs of Winer in the Blackstone Valley. Appropriate for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

BOOTS ALONG THE BLACKSTONE Thursday January 16th, 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.

Join an interpreter in a leisurely walk

along the tow path while discussing the stories and history uncovered in the episode of Along the Blackstone watched during Brown Bag Along the Blackstone! Appropriate for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. About 2 miles.

Fu N ON THE FARM Monday January 20th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Come and play the way they did in the early days of River Bend Farm. Learn how to play nine men’s morris, hoop and stick, and other games form the 18th and 19th centuries. Program will

take place in the unheated hayloft of River Bend Farm Visitor Center. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

SNOWSHOE STROLL Monday January 20th, 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.

Bring your snowshoes and enjoy this easy pace winter walk along the tow path and through the meadow at River Bend Farm. This is a 2 mile walk on a flat trail. If there is no snow on the ground, you will take a 2-mile nature walk. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

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To celebrate the New Year they are offering Wednesday morning yoga classes from January 8th - February 26th (10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.). This 8week session is at St. Peter’s Parish Center in Northbridge. Participants may sign up for the entire session or join them when it suits your schedule (walk-in).

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Beginning Bridges announce January News & Events Beginning Bridges CFCE supports parents as their children’s first, best and most important teachers in the communities of Mendon, Northbridge, u pton & u xbridge. They are a non-profit, family support organization that provides free comprehensive services.

Their programs include weekly playgroups, music and movement activities and early literacy story hours. They also sponsor parent education programs, offer the Ages & Stages Developmental Questionnaire and can connect families to resources. Their goal is to support parents as they guide their children to reach their optimum poten-

Kindergarten entry begin February 3rd, and run to May 22nd. Playgroups provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for children to learn through play. Groups are structured with the daily components of pre-school – free play, art,community cleanup, snack, story/circle time, gross motor and cooperative play. Parents can meet new friends and support each other as they foster their child’s social-emotional development. Children are provided the opportunity to play with other children, become familiar with a school setting, school routines and transitions, all with the comfort of a loving parent in attendance.

EEC policy states that parent child groups are intended for parents.

Grandparents, aunts; uncles are welcome. Non-family caregivers are also welcome, as long as the caregiving takes place in the child’s home. Space is limited and residents of Mendon, Northbridge, u pton and u xbridge receive priority. Families are welcome to attend groups at any of the locations offered. Registration is open until 9:00 a.m. on 1/21/20. Registrations of families new to Beginning.Bridges CFCE will be processed prior to the lottery on 1/21/20. All other forms will be drawn

tial. They work with many community partners who share the same goal of strengthening communities. Funding for the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) is provided by the Massa-chusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care (EEC) and sponsored by South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC-Childcare/Head Start).

Find them on Facebook: Beginning Bridges CFCE and check out their new website at: https://www.beginningbridgescfce.weebly.com Winter 2020 Beginning Bridges CFCE Playgroups for children birth to

randomly during the general lottery.

Families will be registered into ONE group per week or placed on a wait list.

All registered families will be notified of playgroup placements by e-mail by 1/27/20.

To be kept up-to-date on programming and events, send your email address to Emily Murray: Emurray@ smoc.org. u PCOMING EVENTS Monday Drop-In Playgroup at the Playcenter, every Monday from, 9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.: Drop in for a free and fun Playgroup at the Playcenter hosted

by Beginning Bridges, CFCE. Registration is not required for this playgroup. Just show up, take a ticket from the check in board (there are 12 tickets - that is the number of available slots each day - if you take the #12, please let the facilitator know so she can place the stop sign out to alert any later arrivals that playgroup is full for the day).

Friday, January 10th at 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.: Deb Hudgins’ Music & Movement at the u pton Town Library.

Drop in for a theme-based music and movement program perfect for infants and toddlers with their parents or caregivers. This program starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. in the Gathering Room. Due

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Saturday, January 11th at 9:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.: Beginning Bridges, Family Continuity, and Whitin Community Center invite you to: Donuts with Dad. Located at Whitin Community Center in the Gymnasium. This is a free dropin event for up to 18 families, first come, first serve. Light refreshments will be served compliments of Jumbo Donuts.

Monday, January 13th at 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.: Deb Hudgins’ Music & Movement at the Whitinsville Social Library. Drop in for a theme based music and movement program perfect for the preschool aged child.

Thursday, January 16th: Muffins with Mom: Taft Public Library: 29 North Avenue 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Beginning Bridges CFCE, Muffin House Café, & Taft Public Library invite you to: Muffins with Mom. This is a free drop-in event for up to 15 families, first come, first serve. Light refreshments will be served and families will be provided the opportunity to build social connections and learn about family friendly resources.

Wild Winter Trek at West Hill Dam

Did you really see a bobcat track? Do foxes hide their rear paw tracks and how? Can you follow a fisher (fisher cat)?

Learn where the river otter dines and you will know where to fish for trout. What chores did you have to do today to survive? Are you wearing your favorite hat, earmuffs or clothes?

How do animals at West Hill Park and Dam survive in winter?

Can you see a red fox or coyote at West Hill year-round? Join Park Rangers on Sunday January 12th, at 2:00 p.m. Meet at the West Hill Dam project office, 518 East Hartford Avenue, u xbridge, MA. Scout Troops welcome, work on your merit badges. Visitors should dress for the weather, cancelled for heavy rain or snow. If nature provides the snow, visitors may bring snow shoes if they like. Participants need to be able to walk about a mile and may bring binoculars, field guides and a water bottle. Youth under the age of 17 please bring and adult. Junior Rangers Level-2 earn wildlife credit. Questions or directions, call Ranger Viola at (978) 318-8417. They will follow tracks and explore the river (otter), wetlands, upland habitats and open fields with forest edge to observe nature performing daily survival skills. GREAT TIME TO ADD TO YOu R LIFE TIME BIRDING LIST (those you have seen).

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