The New Uxbridge Times - February, 2022

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UFD Awarded Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant

Inside & Out

State Representative Michael Soter and Uxbridge Fire Chief Tom Dion announced that the Uxbridge Fire Department Received $19,000 in grant funding that the Baker-Polito Administration released under the FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. This program enables fire departments to purchase a variety of equipment that will make firefighters’ jobs safer. This is the second year that funding has been awarded for this purpose as part of a $25 million bond bill filed by the Baker-Polito Administration to support firefighter safety and health in the coming years.

“This grant award will be a tremendous benefit to the town of Uxbridge,” State Representative Michael J. Soter commented. “The funding will allow Chief Dion and his crews to expand their arsenal of equipment while also phasing out older gear. The Uxbridge Fire Department has a long-standing mission of professionally and compassionately serving the residents of Uxbridge. The equipment purchased with the awarded funds will allow crews to continue to faithfully serve the town and the surrounding areas.”

“Uxbridge is once again excited to receive the FF Safety Grant from DFS,” Tom Dion, Uxbridge Fire Chief

Sculpture Exhibit at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Valley CAST, the arts and culture arm of Open Sky Community Services, has collaborated with the New England Sculptors Association to bring a unique exhibit of sculpture to the Whitin Mill.

Over 30 sculptures are included in the exhibit and displayed inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Mill Complex. Artists from all over New England are represented in the exhibit.

Prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice for first, second, and third place.

“Explore the grounds and gallery to see all the amazing sculptures “Inside and Out” and then vote for your favorites by casting a ballot inside the gallery!” Says Cristi Collari, judge and curator for the exhibit, and Director of Community Outreach for Open Sky. Regular gallery hours for this exhibit will be held Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The gallery will be closed on Monday, February 21st, for Presidents Day. Visits outside of regular gallery hours are by appointment only by contacting cristi.collari@openskycs.org.

Voting ends February 18th, and exhibit ends on February 25th with a closing reception and awards ceremony from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

For more information about the exhibit with links to participating artist websites, visit openskycs.org/newsevents. To learn more about the New England Sculptors Association, visit nesculptors.org.

To learn more about ValleyCAST and/or Open Sky Community Services, visit openskycs.org. To schedule a visit to the Gallery, call: (508) 234-6232 or email: Cristi.Collari@openskycs.org.

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One impressive sculpture exhibited at the Whitin Mill is “Owl” by R. Douglass Rice (pictured above).

commented. “This grant will help us overcome budget challenges and purchase needed equipment to ensure the safety of our members and those we serve. With this grant, we will be purchasing Ice/Water Rescue Suits to replace some quite old suits that are beyond their useful life. Additionally, we are purchasing an Air Bag Lifting Kit for Rescue operations, and Extrication PPE for our EMS personnel while treating patients in and around hazardous environments (predominantly motor vehicle crashes but not limited to it). My thanks to Rep Soter for his support and the team at the Department of Fire Services for making this possible.”

Fire departments in Massachusetts were able to apply to this program for 118 different types of eligible equipment, including personal protective clothing, gear washers and dryers, thermal imaging cameras, assorted hand tools and extrication equipment, communications resources, hazardous gas meters, fitness equipment, and more. In many cases, the purchase of this equipment will help departments attain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration or National Fire Protection Association safety standards.

Uxbridge High School Senior Earns Statewide Recognition Athletic Director Chris Carbone and Uxbridge High School Principal Michael Rubin are pleased to announce that Cecelia Schleinitz, a member of the Uxbridge High School Class of 2022, has been named the recipient of the Mickey Sullivan Student Achievement Award.

This recognition is awarded by the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (MSSADA) and honors a student who has contributed to high school athletics in a PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA PERMIT NO 55800

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meaningful and lasting way. Each of the nine MSSADA districts in the state nominates one student for this prestigious award. Cecelia was the awardee from District 2 due to her efforts not only on the field but also in the classroom. District 2 comprises the Worcester Public Schools, Dual Valley Conference, and Southern Worcester County League.

Through her hard work and a tremendous desire to excel, Cecilia always leads by example and has demonstrated

a shared responsibility of high standards of excellence both on and off the field. As a member and president of the Student Council, Cecilia has accumulated countless hours of community service through the connection with the local food pantry and various other organizations that the school supports throughout the year. Additionally, for the past three years, Cecilia has been one of UHS’ MIAA Student Ambassadors where she participates in multiple community service leadership

Daisy Troop Welcomes New Girls Your girl is invited to join Girl Scout Troop 65256. This Daisy Troop is for girls in grade 1. The Troop meets every other Thursday from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. in Whitinsville.

Membership registration fee for the year is $35.00 and financial assistance is available. You can register for a spot at https://bit.ly/troop65256.

Joining Girl Scouts is a great way to help girls build confidence, try new things, make new friends and build leadership qualities.

Previous Girl Scout experience is not necessary. For information on Girl Scouts and how to join, contact Lynne at 508-749-3611 or email: lbrochu@ gscwm.org.

workshops throughout the school year.

The goal of the MIAA Student Ambassador program is to collaborate with other student-athletes across the commonwealth to learn new and innovative ideas to bring back to the school and community. This year, she was elected to a seat on the UHS School Council as well.

“When we think of the students to exemplify what we want to see in all our student-athletes, Cecelia immedicontinued on page 6

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Early offers funds to support school events

Rotary Event Date Change Rotary Club of Blackstone Valley announces the next Wine and Chocolate tasting event date change to Sat., November 19th. The event will still take place at Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tickets are $40 before the event and $50 at the door.

Proceeds will go to the Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter and the Rotary Club of Blackstone Valley scholarships fund. Put it in your calendar and join them for this great event.

District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is inviting local schools and parent groups to apply for mini grants to support post-prom and post-graduation events designed to keep students safe and prevent drunken driving crashes.

“This time of year is supposed to be a celebration for students and their families, but too often we see tragedies,” Mr. Early said. “We’re hoping these grants will assist more schools in offering safe options for students.”

These events, organized and overseen by adults, offer safe drug- and alcoholfree alternatives to high-risk activities

that often follow end of the year celebrations for high school students.

“While none of us know what the status of school activities will be in the spring of 2022 due to the COVID pandemic, we are cautiously optimistic and accepting applications for funding requests,” Mr. Early said. “Some celebrations looked different in 2021, but we were proud to continue supporting these efforts and providing students with the fun and safe events they deserve.”

This is the fourth year the office has offered grants thanks to the support of

the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance Drunk Driving Trust Fund.

Prior to that, Mr. Early supported local post-prom and post-graduation events at high schools across the county through his drug forfeiture funding.

Schools and parent groups can apply for these grants to either support existing events or to assist in establishing new events. Applications for funding requests are due by February 17th. To request a grant application, contact Ellen Miller at ellen.miller@mass.gov.

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Letter to the Editor__

Project proposed to pave section of N.E. Trunkline Dear Editor, The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) is planning an $8M project along the southern New England trunkline trail in Douglas (SNETT). We thought your readers would be interested to hear about this $8M project, which is almost universally opposed. This link https:// www.mass.gov/service-details/investing-in-the-southern-new-england-trunkline-trail-snett-douglas provides more detail about the project, timing, and some downloadable presentations.

The idea is to pave a 10’ wide 6-milelong path through a very out-of-the-way part of the state. The townspeople of Douglas are particularly opposed as Douglas is a rural town and paving the trail will negate the use of the trail for horses and mountain bikers and dogs during warm summer days, etc. There are also concerns regarding paying for the ongoing maintenance of the trail.

I would think the taxpayers of Massachusetts, essentially your readers, would find it interesting that the Mass DCR wants to spend $8M on a project that pretty much nobody wants and nobody asked for.

Many Thanks, Dawn Fontaine

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able characters, each with their own moves and techniques. Playing competitively requires mastering those techniques and learning how to read and counter the techniques and play styles of opponents.

The Super Smith Brothers used their skills, patience and intellect to great effect in a victorious first season. The team was undefeated in the regu-

lar season and triumphed in the playoffs. NHS faced off against the Minnechaug Regional High School Falcons in the MSAA Smash Ultimate Final. In their closest match of the season, The Super Smith Brothers won the championship after a pivotal game five victory by Christopher Smith.

This NHS ESports team will compete this summer in the PlayVS Cup, a nationwide competition.

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Above left to right: Eric Tracey, Christopher Smith, Matthew Smith, Patrick Smith, Christopher “Chip” Gagner, Christopher Miller, William Bishop and Richard Pearson, the Associate Director of the MSAA.

N.H.S. Wins ESports State Title Recently the Northbridge High School ESports team won the MSAA Smash Ultimate State Championship! This fall, NHS began officially participating in ESports through the PlayVS gaming platform service. PlayVS offers competitive leagues for several online video game titles where school teams across the state can compete in ranked multiplayer matches. NHS fielded one team for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate: The

Super Smith Brothers!

The Super Smith Brothers team consisted of the three Smith brothers, Patrick, Christopher, and Matthew, and Christopher “Chip” Gagner. Each week the team faced off against other schools throughout Massachusetts in a best-of-three matchup. Games were played online on Nintendo Switch. Smash Brothers Ultimate is a competitive online fighting game featuring a variety of play-

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town News Taft Early Learning Center Preschool Lottery Applications The Integrated Preschool Program at Taft Early Learning Center will be accepting lottery applications for the 2022-23 school year between February 15th - March 2nd.

Their preschool program is designed to meet the needs of children (3 and 4 years old), who are typically developing as well as children who have been identified with special needs. The classes are multi-age, standards based, and are taught by a dual certified Preschool Teacher in both Early Childhood and Special Education. They offer a variety of half-day and full-day classes. The public-school calendar is followed.

Parents provide their own transportation. In order to submit a lottery application, your child must be at least three years of age by August 31st, 2022 for

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the 2022-2023 school year.

Preschool lottery applications can be obtained at the Taft Early Learning Center Office between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or online at www.uxbridge schools.com. Application deadline is March 2nd. Children will be selected by lottery to fill the openings in each class on Friday, March 4th. If your child is selected through the lottery, you will be contacted in late March and a $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the spot. An orientation program for parents and students will be held prior to the start of Preschool.

Contact Laura Newhall, Preschool Coordinator at lnewhall@uxbridge. k12.ma.us or Christine Veneziano, Administrative Assistant, at cveneziano@ uxbridge.k12.ma.us or (508) 278-8643.

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Advancing to world tournament Two elite hockey-playing Whitin Intermediate School Students are headed to the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, the most prestigious minor hockey tournament in the world, this May in Quebec City.

Aaron Alves-Thomas and Caiden Pellegrino, (pictured above) both 7th grade students at the Whitin, are leaders on the Elite 2009 Providence Hockey Club, which qualified for the

62nd version of the tournament that is usually played every February. The tournament welcomes 144 teams from all over the world and games are played at the 18,259 seat Videotron Center. Caiden and Aaron's team is the first Rhode Island team to qualify in 10 years. Aaron is the team's goalie and Caiden is a center.

FMI about the tournament visit online at: https://www.tournoipeewee. qc.ca/en/ index.html.

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The Uxbridge High School Drama Club is proud to announce its upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella with music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Cinderella is the classic story about what happens when a plain country bumpkin and a regal prince meet fatefully at the royal ball (with the help of magic, of course)! Showtimes will be March 18th and 19th at 7:00 p.m., and March 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the Uxbridge High School Auditorium.

This production features seniors Ava Turner, Xavier Hicks, Maegan Morrissey, Jonathan “Jack” Dow, Maria Lowandy and Gray Langemo as well as juniors Sophie Ellenberger, Isabella Ristaino, Maren Anderson, and Lexi Patterson. Juniors Lindsey Vario and Sophie Compston are Stage Managers and sophomore Abby Phianesin is the Production Assistant. It is directed by Mr. Adam Levine and Mrs. Katheen Penza, both faculty members at UHS. Cinderella is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

Simon Fairfield Library lists postponements The Simon Fairfield Public Library in Douglas' staff has been compromised by the corona virus over the holidays and as a result it was decided to postpone the discussion of “Beyond Black Bear Lake” by Anne LaBastille until Tuesday, February 8th, at 6:30 p.m.

As a bonus they will also be discussing “The River of Doubt” by Candice Millard, a historical account about the 26th President of the US, Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), exploring a giant, unknown river in central-west Brazil. This happened after his presidential term.

There will be copies available at the library. Call the library for a copy of the books 508-476-2695. Please join them for an informal discussion.

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Legislators distribute Free Winter Jackets to Veterans Recently members of the Massachusetts Legislature joined arms with the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSFI) at the Bellingham VFW Post 7272 for the foundation’s annual Coats4vets program. This year, over 50 new winter coats were distributed to area veterans at no cost.

This initiative was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation.

In attendance to help with the distribution were State Representatives Mike Soter (R-Bellingham), Jeffrey Roy (DFranklin), Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk), Joseph McKenna (R-Webster), and Brian Murray (D-Milford). This legislative delegation along with State Senator Ryan Fattman teamed up to identify and advertise the program to the veterans in their districts.

“This is one of my favorite days of the year,” commented State Representative Michael Soter. “From ensuring these men and women have a warm jacket to a roof over their heads, we must take care of our veterans and provide them with the resources they need. I was delighted to take on this project with my neighboring colleagues.”

“I love that our community comes together and helps those in need, especially for our veterans who have given so much. I was so happy to meet so many amazing people and glad I could stand there with my colleagues and make a small difference in someone’s life - after all, that’s what public service is really all about,” commented State Representative Shawn Dooley.

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Area State Representatives and volunteers distribute coats to Veterans. munity," said Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin). "On a particularly cold day, it was nice to see so many veterans stopping by to pick up their new coats and share some stories about their military experiences. It was a great way to honor their sacrifices and show them that the community remembers their service and is committed to keeping them comfortable."

“Regionalizing efforts with my area colleagues from the House of Representatives and working with the Massachusetts Military Support Foun∆dation was a great way to distribute new winter coats to as many local veterans, active-duty military and their families as we could,” said Rep. Brian Murray (D-Milford). “It was particularly timely given our recent weather conditions and a practical way to help our veterans, as well as express thanks for their dedication and service on behalf of all of us.”

"It was fitting that temperatures were in the low teens to remind us all how

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important a warm coat is during these cold winter months. I appreciate the great work of the Mass Military Support Foundation and was glad to partner with the efforts of my colleagues in the region to be able to extend the Coats4Vets program to Veterans in the towns I serve. This is a small but meaningful token of gratitude and appreciation for our veterans and for their sacrifices,” commented State Representative Joseph McKenna.

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation’s mission is to provide programs, services, and goods that help satisfy critical needs and enhance the well-being and quality of life for Veterans, active-duty military, and their

families in Massachusetts. The nonprofit is a multi-faceted organization that sponsors various programs such as Food4Vets, Lawyers4Vets, Coats4Vets, and Operation Backpack. In addition, the foundation operates two brick-andmortar “empowerment centers” that offer food assistance and assistance for young children. Each of their programs is designed to have maximum impact on the many issues Veterans and activeduty Military face. MMSFI provides solutions that make a long-lasting, lifechanging difference for these brave men and women. Veterans interested in services should visit MMSFI.org.

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Uxbridge Free Public Library announces Programs & Events The following programs will take place at the Uxbridge Free Public Library, 15 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 / Tele: 508-278-8624 Visit: www.uxbridgelibrary.orgto find the most up-to-date listing of programs! *Programs sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees.

Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases and in the test positivity rate locally, the library has suspended in-person programming. Many programs will be held virtually on Zoom.

They encourage you to give virtual programming a try. For adults, they will still be offering virtual book club meetings, yoga classes, and meditation sessions. For children, they will continue to offer virtual story times, Little Lotus yoga, take-home craft programs, etc.

breathing. Registration is required. *VIRTUAL GENTLE FLOW YOGA Mondays, Feb. 7th, 14th, & 28th at 7:00 pm Join Michelle Forest, a 200 HR registered yoga teacher, for a gentle yoga class! Beginners are always welcome to attend. Registration is required.

POPUP LIBRARY AT THE UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER Thursday, Feb. 3rd and 24th at 11:30 am Stop by during the lunch program to sign up for a library card, browse an assortment of books. Contact the center at 508-278-8622 to reserve your lunch.

VIRTUAL BOOKIES BOOK CLUB Monday, Feb. 28th at 6:30 pm They will be discussing Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk. Print copies are available at the library. The e-book and audiobook are available through the Libby app.

Registration is encouraged.

SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB Tuesday, Feb. 8th at 1:00 pm Discussing The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman, the sequel to The Thursday Murder Club. Copies available at the library and the PopUp library at the center. E-book & audiobook available through the Libby app.

Adult Programs *VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Thursdays, Feb. 3rd & 24th at 6:00 pm Mindfulness is the energy and continuous practice of being aware and awake to the present moment. In this hourlong workshop, attendees will practice mindful sitting meditation, mindful walking meditation, and mindful

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VIRTUAL HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB Tuesday, Feb. 15th at 3:30 pm Step back in time to learn about the past through the eyes of fictional (and sometimes not so fictional!) characters. They will be discussing Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. Copies are available at the Library.

The e-book and audiobook are available through the Libby app. Registration is encouraged.

Youth Programs VIRTUAL BABY STORYTIME (Mondays at 11:00 am) & Virtual Toddler Storytime (Wednesdays at 11:00 am) Have fun with your children during weekly story times, as you engage in songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Registration is required.

TAKE-HOME CRAFTY WEDNESDAYS Mornings and Afternoons / Get crafty and creative with your kids every Wednesday! Improves coordination, fine motor skills, and encourages creativity. Stop by the library to pick up a new Take-Home craft kit each week. *VIRTUAL MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WITH DEB HUDGINS Thursday, Feb. 3rd & 17th at 11:00 am Join Deb Hudgins as she leads a fun-filled, theme-based program with songs, rhymes, dancing and more!

Registration is required. *VIRTUAL LITTLE LOTUS YOGA

BY LINDSEY Mondays, Feb. 7th, 14th, & 28th at 4:00 pm, Ages 6+. Join Lindsey to practice yoga postures and mindful activities which will help you relax, lessen anxiety, and teach young ones to find calmness. Registration is required.

TEEN BOOK-IN-A-BAG Pick-up February 1st-14th A monthly teen subscription book program open to teens age 13 and up. This month’s theme is Revenge. Register now to receive revenge-themed books

by visiting their web calendar or emailing Sonya at scampbell@cwmars.org. *VIRTUAL ORACLE READINGS WITH CATHY LYNN Young Adult Program, Feb. 10th at 5:30 pm, Ages 13-21 / Cathy Lynn, owner of Manifest Health Solutions, will provide a minimum of a 15-minute Oracle Card reading to each registrant to demonstrate how to use the information from the Intro to Oracle Cards workshop to complete a personal reading. Oracle decks are chosen at random.

Registration is required. *MAKING N’ BAKING VIRTUAL MUG MEAL: Snickers Mug Cake. Thursday, Feb. 17th at 6:00 pm, Ages 8+ Encouraging kids’ confidence and knowledge in the kitchen. Mixing math, stirring in science, and cooking up culture. Foster their independence while satisfying their hunger with meals they can create on their own using just a microwave.

Join Chef Julie Manning at Simply Focused Coaching for a Snickers Mug Cake which will take place virtually.

Registration is required. *BUILD-A-PROJECT SERIES: WOODEN LEGO COAT RACK Saturday, Feb. 12th at 11:00 am, Ages 8+ Learn carpentry skills from a local carpenter, Eric Dutton, teaching a workshop on how to build a functional wooden Lego Coat Rack which attendees will have an opportunity to build & paint. Materials will be provided, just bring your own hammer! Check the calendar for updates. Registration required. *VIRTUAL FORTNITE TOURNAMENT Thursday, Feb. 24th at 7:00 pm. They are partnering with One Up Games for another Fortnite tournament! The entire event will consist of FOUR games with short breaks in between each game.

Platforms include Xbox One / Series X, PlayStation 4 / 5, Nintendo Switch, or PC, and participants will need a Dis-

cord account. Visit calendar to register. *TAKE-HOME CRAFT KIT: STAINED GLASS WINDOW MANDALA Tuesday, Feb. 8th at 4:00 pm, Ages 8+ Create your own stained glass clings with intricate Mandala styles using paint which dries clear for a "stained glass look". Clings are easily removable & can stick to any glass surface.

Pick-up kit at your convenience from 2/8-2/12. Visit the calendar to register. *TAKE-HOME CRAFT KIT: CLAY LEAF BOWL Thursday, February 24th at 6:00 pm, Ages 8+ Make your own decorative clay leaf bowl using supplies that they provide. Pick-up kit at your convenience from 2/24-2/28. Visit the calendar to register.

RECognition____ continued from front page ately comes to mind,” said Mr. Carbone. “Whether it is supporting her teammates, finding ways to support our athletic program as a whole, or bringing new ideas to our school community, she truly embodies the epitome of this award.”

“We could not be prouder for Cecelia,” said Mr. Rubin. “This award is a testament not only to the hard work and dedication she has brought to our school on a daily basis, but also the many ways she has found a way to be involved. This is incredibly welldeserved.”

In addition, from an athletic standpoint, Cecelia has been a member of the Girls Varsity Soccer team since her freshman year and has been the team captain for the past two years. Since 8th grade Cecilia has been a member of the Girl’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field programs as well. During her Junior year she was named team captain for both the Indoor and Outdoor season. She competes in a variety of events, based on what the team needs, from every running event from the 300 meters up to the 2 mile indoors, and the 100 hurdles and 400 hurdles outdoors. She also threw the shot put and javelin when needed, despite being an accomplished jumper as well.

“Cecelia gives a tremendous effort during all practices, games, conditioning workouts, film review and team meetings and is a key component for their recent success,” said girls soccer coach Allyson Durkin. “She is a role model for all of the players on the field, and her passion does not go unnoticed.”

“Her willingness to adapt for the sake of her team's successes has made her an excellent leader and role model for her teammates,” added girls track coach Walter Berkowicz. “She truly is a pleasure to coach.”

She will be presented the award at a banquet this spring.

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Arnold named to Dean’s List at JWU Johnson & Wales University (JWU) student, Grace Ann Arnold of Northbridge, Massachusetts has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2021 term. Arnold, a Culinary Arts major with a Sommelier minor, is expected to graduate from the university’s world-renowned College of Food Innovation & Technology in 2025.

Before arriving at Johnson & Wales, Grace Ann attended Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, MA. Arnold is the daughter of Carol and Joseph Arnold, also of Northbridge, MA. At Johnson & Wales, full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence by achieving a term grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.50 while also earning a minimum of 12 or more GPA/credit hours, receive dean’s list commendation.

Get Your Girl Scout Cookies before they’re gone!

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season Friday, January 14th. Consumers can support local Girl Scout entrepreneurs by purchasing their favorite cookies. Girl Scouts are now selling all of your favorites including Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Tagalongs® and the new Adventurefuls – a brownie and caramel taste adventure.

This season, Girl Scouts are again selling cookies in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many Girl Scouts will run outdoor cookie booths that follow local, state, and CDC guidelines while still getting everyone’s favorite cookies to their customers. If you know a Girl Scout, ask how she’s selling cookies via the Digital Cookie online platform for direct shipment or local delivery.

And beginning February 18th, consumers can enter their zip code to purchase cookies online from a local troop for direct shipment or donation to local causes.

Every Girl Scout Cookie purchase fuels local Girl Scouts’ adventures throughout the year: exploring what interests them, discovering their passions, and taking action on issues they care about. Whether they’re using their STEM skills to solve a problem on their robotics team, learning how to safely navigate the world of social media, having a courageous outdoor

experience, or creating Little Free Libraries and food pantries, Girl Scouts build a better future for themselves and the world. And through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, including by earning new Cookie Business badges, girls get a taste of being entrepreneurs and learn important online and offline business skills that set them up for success.

TO PURCHASE GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: • If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she’s selling cookies in ways that meet local, state, and CDC safety protocols, including via the Digital Cookie online platform.

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Robert L. Haigis, 87 Robert L. Haigis, 87 years old, of Uxbridge, MA passed away Monday, January 17th, following a brief hospital admission at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester. Bob is predeceased by his beloved wife Peggy, 8/30/21.

Born September 18th, 1934 in Newton, MA he was the son of the late Frederick Casper and Aileen Lee (Stankard) Haigis of Wellesley, MA. Bob or Bobby as he was known to most, enjoyed camping and hiking the White Mountains with his Boy Scout troop, and joined the swim team and life-guard squad for Lake Waban in Wellesley. He also was an altar-boy at St. Paul's Church, before graduating from Wellesley High School, class of 1952. Wanting to serve his country Bob was a member of the 26th Recon Co, 26 INF DIV., receiving an honorable discharge in 1954.

After High School Bob attended Newton Junior College where he achieved his Associate Degree in business, while working part-time for the Star Market in Wellesley Hills. It was

there that he met the love of his life, Margaret R. Segreve. The two were instant soul mates and were married at Our Lady's Church in Newton, May 18, 1958, and enjoyed 63 years of marriage.

Bob’s passion for serving his community showed through the years as he dedicated his time as a Scout leader, Little League coach, volunteer fireman, and member of many local committees.

He was employed as a Research Technician at the former Factory Mutual Ins. Co. (now FM Global), at both the Norwood, MA and Chepachet, RI campuses, before retiring in 1998 after 33 years of service.

Bob was a motorcycle enthusiast, self-taught guitarist, and enjoyed traveling the globe with Peggy at his side, always searching for new adventures.

For many years he wrote about their travels together as a contributing writer for the New Uxbridge Times, circulated in Uxbridge, where they eventually made their forever home after raising their four children in the town of Natick. When they were not traveling

Bob enjoyed quiet times on Cape Cod, always finding the quiet back roads and hidden beaches untouched by larger crowds to enjoy sailing and fishing.

Mr. Haigis is also predeceased by his parents and sister Margaret (HaigisMcFarlane) Skinner, and is survived by his four loving children, William R. Haigis and wife Sandra (Millea) of Ooltewah, TN, daughter Kathleen (Haigis) Earley and husband Gregory D. Earley of Lyman, ME, son Peter D. Haigis of Worcester, and son Michael

T. Haigis and Sú Onorato of Natick.

Grampa Bob will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Matthew R. Earley and wife Kristen (Eaton) of Wales, ME, Michael M. Haigis of Brooklyn, NY, Peter D. Haigis Jr. and wife Natalie (Higgins) of Leominster, Erin (Earley) Wieczerzak and husband Mike Wieczerzak of Amherst, NH, Stefanie L. Haigis of Grafton, Alexandra R. Haigis of Oakland Park, FL, Cristina N. Haigis and fiancé Richard Allison Jr. of Boston, Patrick H. Haigis of Cambodia, Jack C. Haigis of Brighton, Shannon (Earley) Harrington and husband SPC Patrick Harrington of Fort Bragg, NC, and Garrett D. Earley of Wells, ME, along with great-grandchildren Isaiah Leclerc, and Nora and Hanna Earley, in addition to brother-inlaw Kiernan Skinner and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life in memory of both Bob and Peg Haigis will be held this Spring. Memorial donations may be made to the U.S. National Park Service; https://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/donate.htm

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Aime J. (Rabitor) Hughes, 74 Aime J. (Rabitor) Hughes, 74, of Uxbridge passed away on December 19th, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center after an illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, John A. Hughes in 2016.

She is survived by 2 children, John E. Hughes and his wife Rachel of Douglas, and Eric T. Hughes and his wife Beth of Uxbridge; 4 grandchildren, John (Jack) P. Hughes, Jordan Aime Hughes, Catherine Brenna Hughes, and Owen Thomas Hughes; a sister, Michelle Donovan and her husband William of Uxbridge; a nephew, William Donovan Jr. of Uxbridge, and several good friends. She was also predeceased by her younger brother William Rabitor.

Born in Uxbridge on May 14th, 1947 she was the daughter of Aime J. and Rachael (Verrier) Rabitor and grew up in Uxbridge, graduating from Uxbridge High School class of 1967. She then furthered her education attending Southern State College in Magnolia, AR where she met her husband, John.

They returned to Massachusetts in 1975 and Aime worked as a special education teacher at Shepherd Hill School in Dudley. Later, she earned a Master's Degree in computer technology from Framingham State College and became the IT and computer technology teacher at Nipmuc Regional High School. She worked there 15 years up until her retirement.

Aime enjoyed keeping in touch with her college friends throughout the years, and loved traveling, bringing home momentous from each trip. She loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She will be dearly missed by her family.

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Brian Comlin, 78 In his 1991 travelogue Road Fever, the adventurer and outdoorsman Tim Cahill observed that "a journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles".

By that measure, our circle of friends just got a little smaller, our collective road just a tad more desolate, with the passing of Brian Comlin,78, of Veterans Parkway, Uxbridge, whose earthly journey came to an end on October 12th, 2021.

Brian's journey began on September 9th, 1943 in Brockton, City of Champions, which may well account for the resilience that he demonstrated through the years, as time and time again he triumphed over the difficult challenges that stood in his path. In 1956, he moved to Taunton, finally putting down roots in Uxbridge in 1989. He leaves behind his housemates on the Parkway, along with a legion of friends who will miss his high-spirited hugs.

Although Brian was a man of few words, his passion for life was evident in all his endeavors, including his decades-long association with the Alternatives / Open Sky community, culminating with his retirement on February 13th, 2020. In his spare time, he developed a variety of interests in and around the Blackstone Valley. For many years he was a frequent patron of the Whitin Community Center, where his favorite activity was swimming. As a longstanding member of the New England Country Music Club, he attended their jamborees at the Uxbridge VFW. He liked going bowling, having his monthly massages, his trips to the barber shop (most of the time), and he left a lasting impression on his fellow parishioners at St. Mary's Church.

Along the way, he managed to collect a few bits and pieces, including a room full of duck decoys, several Cat's Meow Village reproductions, and a wide array of warm comfy throws, something he was seldom without. And least we forget, there was his collection of beer coasters, a vestige of a happier time, when no night on the town would be complete without a cold tasty beverage, to which all who knew him back in the day can attest.

Before the years began to take their toll, Brian celebrated his birthdays by going on vacation. His travels took him all over New England and beyond, including a trip to Disneyworld, a Royal Caribbean cruise from Boston to Canada and back, and a well-timed visit to our nation's capital, via Amtrak's scenic northeast corridor.

In 2003, he received an award for outstanding achievement from Alternatives, in recognition of his capacity to persevere in the face of numerous obstacles, all the while maintaining a positive attitude. Among Brian's best qualities were his quiet persistence and a ready smile. He will be remembered as a gentle man, whose laughter will echo in our hearts forever.

He was most content when in the

company of others, so in a heartfelt tribute to this good-natured soul, Brian's friends came together one last time to celebrate his life and to honor his memory. As we gathered to bid him farewell, the sharing and support that filled the room allowed us to say our good-byes in an atmosphere of love, laughter, joy and many tears.

It was only fitting that Brian's final arrangements should take place in the town where he enjoyed the best years of his life, so on the morning of November 17th, his All-Uxbridge Sendoff began with calling hours at the Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of life, after which we accompanied him to his final resting place at St. Mary's Cemetery.

There, in the shade of an old oak tree, we laid him 'neath the green, green grass of home. Now that his mortal journey is complete, secure in the knowledge that he is smiling down on us, we look forward to the day when we will hear his laughter once again.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to St. Mary's Parish, 77 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569, or if you prefer, you may honor Brian's memory by giving someone special in your life a great big hug.

Joan L. (Henry) Plumb, 92 Joan L. (Henry) Plumb who lived at 30 different addresses during her 92 years, passed away to her heavenly home on December 17th, 2021.

Joan was the oldest of five children born to Ferne B. and Clarence A. Henry of Sinking Spring, PA. She is survived by her sister Sara Jane Cranston and her husband, David of Sewickley, PA, a sister-in-law, Katherine S. Henry of Windsor, VA and a sister-in-law, Inge Henry of Mesquite, NV. Her sister Anne Andrews and brothers Thomas and John preceded her in death.

Joan was the mother of six children, a grandmother to 14 and a great-grandmother to 18. She was predeceased by her eldest son, Jeffrey Plumb. She made her home with her daughter, Jennifer Vine, in Uxbridge. She is also survived by a son Peter Plumb and his wife Melanie of Whitinsville, MA, a son Stephen Plumb and his wife Lynn of Nobleboro, ME, a daughter Sara Jane Morris of Hull, GA and a daughter, Paige Plumb of Warwick, RI. Joan enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles and keeping in touch with friends and relatives by phone and with cards and letters.

Louis A. D’Amato, 63 and was presently the proud manager of the Westborough store. Previously, he had worked at the former Rico’s Market in Uxbridge and Hopedale.

He was born in 1958 in Framingham the son of the late Luigi and Rose (DeLuca) D’Amato and was a graduate of Milford High School.

Louis possessed a love of outdoors, enjoyed his trips to Rangely, Maine for snowmobiling, loved to take out his Harley-Davidson for a ride and was passionate about his NE Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He also participated in floor hockey and summer softball leagues. Above all else, he was devoted to his family and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Carole of nearly 31 years at the end of this month, he is survived by his children Justina R. and her husband Kenneth DeVries, Carly J. D’Amato, and Nicholas L. D’Amato all of Uxbridge; two grandchildren, Kenneth and Amelia; a brother Lawrence F. and his wife Kathleen D’Amato of Hopedale; an aunt and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Louis A. D’Amato, 63, of Uxbridge and formerly of Milford passed away unexpectedly on January 5th, 2022 at UMass Medical Center, Worcester with his family by his side. He was the husband of Carole A. (Gillis) D’Amato.

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Beginning Bridges CFCE posts news Beginning Bridges CFCE supports parents as their children’s first, best and most important teachers in the communities of Mendon, Northbridge, Upton & Uxbridge. They are a nonprofit, family support organization that provides free comprehensive services. Currently their programs include weekly indoor and outdoor early play/literacy story times, outdoor story walks and many activity suggestions on their webpage. 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 potential. They work with many community partners who share the same goal of strengthening communities. Funding for the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant is provided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care (EEC) and sponsored by South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC-Childcare/ Head Start).

UPCOMING EVENTS: Registration is required for all upcoming events. Links can be accessed on their website or contact Emily Murray at 508-2785110 or Emurray@smoc.org.

Playgroups start February 7th, contact Emily Murray via email with any questions. Mondays to Fridays, Parent Child Playgroups, at Uxbridge playcenter, 9 North Main Street, lower left office.

Thursdays, 03/03//22 to 06/02/22, Coffee and Conversations, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Taft Public Library, 29 North Ave in Mendon, join them for an informal drop-in playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources. Bring your own coffee. Muffins from Muffin House Cafe will be provided.

Tuesdays, 02/08/22 to 06/14/22, Music and Movement with Deb Hudgins, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Upton Town Library.

Wednesdays, 02/16/22 to 06/22/22, Music and Movement with Deb Hudgins, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Whitinsville Social Library.

Wednesdays 02/22/22 & 6/9/22, MOM’s Club Playtime, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Uxbridge Play Center. Connect with other parents while your children experience a group setting for peer play in a safe, fun and developmentally appropriate setting.

Friday, 02/04/22, Story Walk, “Tracks in the Snow”, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at VanderZicht Stables, 61 Rawson St., Uxbridge. FMI: BeginningBridgesCFCE.weebly.com, Facebook: Beginning Bridges CFCE, Emurray@smoc.org.

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Since the program’s founding in 1978, over 9,000 students have been awarded scholarships and over $13 million has been distributed. Last year, GWCF awarded over $680,000 to more than 375 local students. Now in its 44th year of awarding college scholarships, awards ranging from $300 to $5,000 will be made to students based on a wide variety of criteria including need, merit, career goals and activity involvement.

New to 2022 is the Harold R. Jensen Scholarship fund. This new scholarship fund will provide more than $75,000 for renewable and nonrenewable

awards to college-bound graduates of Worcester public and parochial schools. Mr. Jensen (1896-1980), was a Worcester resident who worked for US Steel as an accountant. His desire to help children in the city that had been his home, led him to craft a trust that would provide scholarships to Worcester students The Scholarship is for “high school graduates from the City of Worcester who have proven themselves by scholarship and character to be worthy of assistance for higher education.”

Students may apply online by visiting www.greaterworcester.org. Scholarship applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. Recipients will be announced July 2022. For more information, contact Jacob Vazquez, Philanthropy Officer, Scholarship jvazquez@ greaterworcester.org.

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Twice Blessed Thrift Shop Sale Sacred Heart Church “Twice Blessed” Thrift Shop February Sale. 50% OFF* Jewelry and All Winter Items: coats, jackets, sweaters, scarves, mitts & gloves, etc. *Except Special Priced Items. Sat. February 5th 8:30 a.m. –

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Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild invites you to attend their quilt show which will feature over 200 membermade and designed quilts, vendors, raffle baskets, and a special raffle quilt.

The event will take place on March 12th and 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton. Admission is $10.00 and children under 18 are admitted free. Masks must be worn by all attending.

This show’s chosen charity is Guiding Eyes for the Blind a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides guide dogs free of charge to people with vision loss. All proceeds from the charity table at the show will be donated to Guiding Eyes for the Blind. This table will feature many handmade and one-of-a-kind items for all your fur friends and family. Items available for sale will include travels beds, sportsthemed dog coats, drying towels, dog/cat-themed quilts, toys and stuffed animals.

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Area towns receive Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Grants State Representative Michael Soter and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) announced that the towns of Blackstone and Millville as well as the Bellingham School District were included in the FY22 Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Grant program.

Municipal and public-school employees participating in this year's program will gain access to critical cybersecurity training materials to best prepare the Commonwealth's local workforce to identify, avoid, and defend against cyber-attack techniques most commonly used by cyber attackers in an attempt to gain access to government and public-school IT infrastructure, networks, and sensitive data. The overall purpose of the program is to promote good 'cyber hygiene' and to extend vital cybersecurity offerings to partners in local government.

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With this release, the Town of Blackstone will be able to train 60 municipal employees on best practices for cyber security. Likewise, the Town of Millville will be able to train 12 of their municipal employees and the Bellingham Public School District will be able to train 50 of their employees.

“Cyber security has become ever so important in today’s world,” commented State Representative Michael J. Soter. “We need to ensure that our public sector workforce is properly trained so that attacks and breaches can be avoided. I’m thrilled to see that my towns jumped on this opportunity.”

Representative Soter stated that he will continue to be an advocate for his four towns and work towards securing grants for the betterment of the 8th Worcester District and its residents.

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senior corner Uxbridge Senior Center News Happy 100th Birthday Jennie Oleksyk!

Jennie celebrated her birthday on January 30th with her family and friends. The senior center wishes to thank Jennie for all of her efforts and support over the years. Jennie’s name is included on the Boston Post Cane located in the senior center along with other centenarians.

We also presented Jennie with her own cane and Certificates of Recognition from the Uxbridge BOS, State Rep. Mike Soter and Senator Ryan Fattman. Best wishes to you Jennie on your celebration of this milestone!

National Random Acts of Kindness is celebrated every February 17th. It first originated in 1995 in Denver, Colorado. The idea behind this celebration is to make the world a little brighter and better through little and simple kind gestures, words and actions. Take the time to show others how much you love them and care for them. Just think how your life would change if someone was willing to give you just a little dose of encouragement and love every morning as you begin your day?

The Valentine’s Party/Luncheon will take place on Friday, February 11th. The senior center appreciates the sponsorship of the Uxbridge Elderly Connection for our holiday parties! Please be sure to sign up early to join in on the fun.

The senior center conducted a Booster Vax Clinic on Wednesday, January 12th. This event was very successful and well attended.

Thank you Uxbridge BOH and Salmon VNA for helping us keep our community safe!

The senior center will be undergoing construction to install our new flooring. Please pardon our appearance as we undertake this project. Please note, the hot lunch program will be on hold the week of February 14th to expedite the floor construction. In addition, we may need to cancel some scheduled activities as we work on this project. We are also painting our paneling in the center and we will be reorganizing our office spaces to provide a fresh, updated new look. Thank you for your understanding.

The senior center is in need of the following donations Newly packaged napkins, paper towels, styrofoam cups, ground coffee (both regular & decaf), coffee filters, tea bags, sugar packets (regular, sweet n’ low, & other brands), toilet paper, small paper plates & bowls We thank you for your support!

Best, Lisa Bernard; Director ONGOING EVENTS: • Wednesday, February 2nd, at 2:00 p.m.

Virtual craft with Sally making Valentine Houses! Go to the Uxbridge Senior Center Facebook page to make it along with them. Kits will be available for $5.00 each. Must sign up 1 week prior to get your kit.

• Thursday, February 3rd, at 8:30 a.m.

Dr. Biancamano will be available for podiatrist appointments. Call to schedule yours.

• Thursday, February 3rd, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Veterans’ Services with Carl Bradshaw by appointment only.

Call to sign up.

• Thursdays, February 3rd & February 24th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“PopUp Library. Books will be on display to check out, library card sign-ups, book hold pick-ups, etc. Call ahead to reserve your lunch.

• Friday, February 4th, 12:00 p.m.

Lunch & Learn with Chief Montminy ~ His guest speaker will be Kevin Donohue, Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. This presentation will be on the Bullying Dynamic. Please call ahead to reserve your lunch as space is limited.

• Mondays, starting February 7th, until Mid-April AARP Tax Assistance Program by appt. only. Call to schedule.

• Tuesday, February 8th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Benefit Enrollment Specialist Tri-Valley, Inc. Call the senior center to book an appointment with Cole Ackerson. Next date will be March 8th.

• Tuesday, February 8th, 1:00 p.m.

Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be reading The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman. You are welcome to join them for lunch on this day. Please remember to RSVP. • Friday, February 11th, 12:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Celebration sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc. They will have Tim Brooks – The Crooner At Large, back to entertain! Please call ahead to RSVP. • Friday, February 11th, Valentine’s Version of Facebook Live Pictionary with Sally & Gail.

Be sure to tune in to play along! Just go to the Uxbridge Senior Center Facebook Page.

• Monday, February 21st, Closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. • Tuesday, February 22nd, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with Celeste Kopech, Salmon Health VNA. RSVP to participate and to join for lunch.

• Wednesday, February 23rd, 2:00 p.m.

Virtual craft with Sally painting snowman on slate. Go to the Senior

Center Facebook page to make it along with them. Kits will be available for $5.00 each. Must sign up 1 week prior to get your kit.

• Friday, February 25th, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Facebook Live Family Feud with Sally & Gail. Be sure to tune in and play along from the comfort of your home! Just go to the Uxbridge Senior Center Facebook page.

• Monday, February 28th, 1:30 p.m.

“Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call to schedule your appointment at the center.

Card Game or Family Feud will be played during their Monday Congregate lunches and BINGO will be on Wednesdays.

Computer Class Tutoring every Monday ~ 3:00 p.m. *By appointment only. Students from BVT will be available to help you with your computers and/or devices. *Please call ahead to book an appt.

Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance to reserve your seat on the van.

Masks are required and seating is limited.

Knitting Club every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. – Space is limited and must continue to maintain social distancing. RSVP 508-278-8622.

BANK & PHARMACY RIDES 1st and 3rd Wednesdays – Feb 2nd & Feb 16th, at 10:00 a.m. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need a ride. Masks must be worn as well.

SHAWS/OCEAN STATE SHOPPING RIDES 2nd and 4th Thursdays – Feb 10th & Feb 24th. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need a ride. Masks must be worn and limited to 4 people on the van.

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Accepting appointments. Call to schedule your rides.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact 508-278-8622, Online: Uxbridge-ma.gov/Council-Aging https://www.Facebook.com/UxbridgeMASenior Center www.youtube.com/channel or www.uxbridgetv.org/schedule

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“Many factors including temperature fluctuations and water flow can affect how and when ice freezes and thaws, making it unpredictable and extremely dangerous for anyone trying to walk on or cross it,” said DCR Acting Commissioner Stephanie Cooper. “The Department of Conservation and Recreation suggests residents exercise extreme caution when partaking in outdoor recre-

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Commemorating the Opening of Biotechnology Program at BVT While the Biotech industry in Massachusetts continues to grow, so does the need for talented employees. With a history of providing students with indemand skills through vocational training, the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District officially commemorated the opening of its Biotechnology program with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 8th.

The ceremony held in the bright new shop began with a warm welcome from Principal Anthony Steele. "It's a pretty special day to have a ceremony and open a new shop. It doesn't happen every day," said Steele. "It's a complex process to start a Chapter 74-approved vocational-technical education program, and it takes a village to bring this all together. It's an honor to welcome our first incoming Biotechnology class.

Forever in our school history, these 16 students will hold this title."

Principal Steele mentioned that the renovation was primarily an in-house project recognizing the contributions and hard work of the Facilities team, who helped transform and wire the vocational space at a cost-savings for the district with the help of students.

The ceremony included remarks from Superintendent Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick. "This is an incredibly joyous day to see the expansion of new opportunities, said Fitzpatrick." Frankly, each of our 19 vocational programs upgrade every year and changes the skills sets we call competencies. So, in reality,

we're opening new programs, curriculum, training, and expertise in every program every year, and the same is true for our academic programs. While we are eager to expand new programs, we have to do so in moderation while working with our legislators to compliment available dollars and reasonably pursue grants."

The ceremony continued with guest speaker, State Senator Michael Moore.

"The beauty of vocational schools is how they've evolved with the economy," said Moore. "We have so much need for skilled laborers. This curriculum opens up so many doors, from the businesses that will hopefully be employing you, to the students taking up these skills, there will be many opportunities to advance yourself in the Biotech sector. This program is a great achievement for the school."

Principal Steele then introduced Vocational Director Dr. Matthew Connors, who completed the lion's share of the initial planning and spearheaded the project. Dr. Connors explained that from thought to finish, the entire process took two years. He discussed the new technology and equipment in the lab, the future job outlook four years from now available to its students, and thanked everyone who helped make the concept of this shop a reality.

"If ever there was a time to build a Biotechnology facility, it was during the height of the global pandemic

Preschool Open House at Northbridge Elementary

tentative Date: Saturday, Feb. 5th, 9:00-10:00 AM This month families are welcome to visit the Northbridge Elementary School Preschool Program to visit the classrooms, talk with teachers, & tour the building. The program is language based and incorporates developmentally appropriate practices. Children learn through play and hands-on activities. A strong emphasis is placed on language development.

Each integrated preschool classroom is staffed with a Massachusetts Certified Teacher and teaching assistant(s).

Our curriculum is aligned to Massachusetts Common Core Standards to best prepare students for kindergarten.

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Science, Social Studies, including Social Emotional Learning and Approaches to Play!

The program is open to Northbridge residents who have children who will be 3 by September 1, 2022. The selection process is a lottery based system.

To sign up for the lottery stop into the main office anytime between 8:30 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. during the month of February. A copy of our brochure will be available at the open house or contact the school to get a copy of the brochure.

There will be 4 day offerings for both 3 and 4 year old children • The morning session runs from 8:25 AM - 11:00 AM • The afternoon session runs from 12:05 PM - 2:40 PM • The full day session runs from 8:25 AM - 2:40 PM Program offerings are based upon participation/interest. A large amount of interest may necessitate a waiting list.

Please email or call Jill Redding, Early Childhood Coordinator with any questions: jredding@nps.org or 508234-8161 ext. 31109.

RiBBON CUTTiNG - Pictured (left to right): Principal Anthony Steele; General Advisory Committee member Kristin Gothier; Biotechnology instructor Susan Piraino; Vocational Director Dr. Matthew Connors; SuperintendentDirector Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick; and Biotechnology freshman isabelle Kling of Uxbridge. where students are interested and have a desire to make a difference," said Dr. Connors. "There is a community need,

a student desire, and an apropos time if you will, and we've brought that all together, which is exciting."

To determine which student would help cut the ribbon, Vocational Director Michele Denise pulled a name. Isabelle Kling said, "I was surprised to hear my name called. It was surreal. Since elementary school, I had wanted to go to BVT, but I never thought I would be cutting the ribbon of a new shop."

The ceremony concluded with Principal Steele, Advisory Member Kristin Gothier, Biotechnology Instructor Susan Piraino, Vocational Director Dr. Connors, Superintendent Dr. Fitzpatrick, and Biotechnology freshman Isabelle Kling cutting a beautiful purple ribbon.

After the ceremony, Kallie Allen of Hopedale donned a new lab coat for a quick picture with her dad to remember the moment. She said, "As the first Biotechnology class enrolled at BVT, I am excited to set the blueprint in this program. A big thank you to everyone involved. I wouldn't be in this shop if it weren't for them."

BVT is proud to contribute to a workforce pipeline that benefits employers, students, and communities. More information is available at www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/biotechnology.

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SENIORS (Class of 2022) BLACKSTONE Madison Abrants, Painting & Design Technology; Allana Atstupenas, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Kendra Atstupenas, Automotive Technology; Grace Buehler, Engineering & Robotics; Jane Buteau, Health Services; Anna Claro, Information Technology; Leah Cook, Engineering & Robotics;

FEBRUARY 2022 Kaitlyn Goyer, Cosmetology; Katelyn Hanson, Health Services; Makala McQueston, Culinary Arts; Kyle Penta, Business & Entrepreneurship; and Mandolin Simpson, Engineering & Robotics.

DOUGLAS Sophia Aquilino, Health Services; Zoey Beahn, Construction Technology; Mark Bellenoit, Business & Entrepreneurship; Joshua Chrul, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing; Alexis Levesque, Dental Assisting; Joshua McCullen, Electrical; Sophia Payson, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Alyssa Schilling, Cosmetology; and Bryan Wheeler, Engineering & Robotics.

MILLVILLE Myra Dehestani, Engineering & Robotics; Logan Humphries, Plumbing; and Camden Laforest, Information Technology.

NORTHBRIDGE Katelyn Barrows, Culinary Arts; Madison Colonna, Multimedia Communications; Kaia Dziekiewicz, Dental Assisting; Kyle Froment, Electrical; Carmen Gray, Engineering & Robotics; Jonathan Hollenbeck, HVAC&R; Cullen Jacene, Engineering & Robotics; Olivia Lange, Dental Assisting; Marissa Lind, Electronics & Engineering Technology; and Bianca Silveira, Painting & Design Technology.

SUTTON Gwyneth Dube, Health Services; Kyleigh Leonard, Automotive Technology; and Matthew Machado, Information Technology.

UXBRIDGE Zachary Goddard, Information Technology; Nolan Holt, Culinary Arts; Riley Holt, Engineering & Robotics; Abigail Lane, Engineering & Robotics; Robert Mellen, Engineering & Robotics; Abril Sanchez, Multimedia Communications; Ines Taipina, Business & Entrepreneurship; Benjamin Uthoff, Information Technology; and Emily Warner, Culinary Arts.

Judson, Drafting & Design Technology; Kyle Katz, Automotive Technology; Brenna Kehowski, Health Services; Haley Kirouac, Engineering & Robotics; Ryann Lombardi, Health Services; Colin Medeiros, Electronics & Engineering Technology; and Evan Thebearge, Electronics & Engineering Technology.

UXBRIDGE Mackenzie Barnicle, Culinary Arts; Isabel Cahill, Multimedia Communications; Eden Ebbeling, Culinary Arts; Isabella Gannon, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Maxwell Guyton, Engineering & Robotics; Jack Moscatelli, Cosmetology; and Joshua Pelletier, Automotive Technology.

JUNIORS (Class of 2023) BLACKSTONE Evan Bouvier, Multimedia Communications; Daniel Cardone, Electronics & Engineering Technology; and Sophia Mazzuchelli, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication.

DOUGLAS Brett Staples, Electronics & Engineering Technology.

MILLVILLE Matthew Alves, Engineering & Robotics; and Benjamin Craven, Plumbing.

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SOPhOMORES (Class of 2024) BLACKSTONE Parker Guilbert, Cosmetology; Brandon Labonte, HVAC&R; Manuel Nunes, Information Technology; Olivia Picanso, Multimedia Communications; and Luke Tellier, HVAC&R. DOUGLAS Laney Beahn, Engineering & Robotics; Mary Chrul, Health Services; Jack Dooner, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Matthew Phelps, Plumbing; Kendra Rowe, Culinary Arts; Baron Sherry, Engineering & Robotics; Sorcha Twohig-Mann, Health Services; and Chloe Vescio, Engineering & Robotics.

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UXBRIDGE Yara Alomar, Health Services; Savannah Brodeur, Cosmetology; Noah Cahill, Engineering & Robotics; Avery Herrick, Multimedia Communications; Trevor Horgan, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Grace Mathieu, Engineering & Robotics; Marissa Osimo, Health Services; Cole Pinchuck, HVAC&R; and Samuel Waugh, Electrical.

FREShMEN (Class of 2025) BLACKSTONE Paige Connolly, Health Services; and Nathaniel Cook, Biotechnology.

DOUGLAS Haley Chamberlain, Cosmetology; Kaylie Ciccone, Health Services; Matthew Dean, Painting & Design Technology; Justin Dooner, Engineering & Robotics; Tyler Grybowski, Information Technology; Calissa Lavoie, Multimedia Communications; Emily Muniz, Engineering & Robotics; Samantha Pinto, Health Services; and Jaden Roddick, Multimedia Communications.

MILLVILLE Corinne Cummings, Dental Assisting; and Julia Trujillo, Health Services.

NORTHBRIDGE Ava Bates , Cosmetology; Sosie Derkosrofian, Health Services; Zabel Derkosrofian, Information Technology; Conner Gomez, Engineering & Robotics; Mara Keane, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Dylan Leeds, Engineering & Robotics; Haley Marston, Dental Assisting; Markas Petone, Health Services; Sean Russo, Information Technology; Alexa Seward, Engineering & Robotics; and Samuel Stringer, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication.

SUTTON William Bogdan, Information Technology; Emma Cliadakis, Culinary Arts; Morgan Gervais, Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication; Benjamin Hicks, Electronics & Engineering Technology; William Kelly, Construction Technology; Caroline Martin, Engineering & Robotics; and Trevor Martin, Engineering & Robotics.

UXBRIDGE Alexi Cox, Electronics & Engineering Technology; Isabelle Kling, Biotechnology; Om Patel, Engineering & Robotics; Mikaela Swanson, Biotechnology; and Jake Vanderbrug, Plumbing.

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News from Open Sky Community Services new vice President of integrated Care Ryan Johnston has been appointed Vice President of Integrated Care for Open Sky Community Services, according to an announcement from President and CEO Ryan Johnston Ken Bates. Open Sky’s Integrated Care Division, which Johnston will oversee, includes Outpatient Services, Community Supports, the Central Community Health Partnership, and a new federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant-funded Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic.

Johnston is a familiar face to many at Open Sky, having worked for Alternatives, one of the agency’s predecessor organizations and later for Open Sky. Joining Alternatives in 2009, he served in several different roles, most recently as Assistant Director of Mental Health Services. He left Open Sky in 2018 to accept a position with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.

Johnston said he was pleased to return to Open Sky. “It’s a unique time to come back to the organization, as we work on the frontlines of the everchanging healthcare and human services landscape I am especially excited about the opportunities offered by the new SAMHSA grant, both to provide new services and to enhance existing behavioral health services”.

Race Equity Leader Receives Scholarship Stephen Osei-Bonsu, Manager of Race Equity for Open Sky Community Services, was one of four human services employees who recently received scholarships during the Stephen Osei-Bonsu Providers’ Council’s 46th Annual Convention & Expo. The Providers’ Council is an association of community-based human services providers in Massachusetts with more than 220 member organizations.

Osei-Bonsu was selected as the first recipient of the Council’s Foreign-Born Leader Scholarship, given in partnership with the African Bridge Network.

He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College.

Open Sky’s President & CEO Ken Bates was delighted with Osei-Bonsu’s selection. “Stephen is an incredible role model for other staff in our organiza-

tion. We are fortunate that the human services industry has an extraordinarily diverse workforce. As we work towards achieving race equity for both our employees and the people we serve, we need to support the career paths of leaders like Stephen who bring a unique perspective to their work.”

Youth Center under new leadership

Renn Duffey

Open Sky Community Services has announced the appointment of Renn Duffey (they/them) to the role of Director of Safe Homes.

Safe Homes, which is a program of Open Sky, operates two drop-in loca-

tions for LGBTQIA+ youth: Safe Homes Worcester, on Mann St in Worcester, and Safe Homes North, on the Fitchburg State University campus.

Duffey was appointed to the role of Director following the retirement of long-time program director Laura Farnsworth.

They will oversee both drop-in centers and the program’s transgender resource center. Duffey, who was served by Safe Homes as a teenager, previously held the position of Safe Homes North Program Coordinator.

Duffey is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst where they received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. “Being part of Safe Homes as a teenager gave me a sense of belonging and taught me vital lessons about inclusivity and the importance of standing up for your

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beliefs,” said Duffey. “I look forward to making sure that the youth who come to Safe Homes today find that same environment of empathy, warmth and encouragement,” they added.

Safe Homes provides LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies between the ages of 14 and 23 with a safe space to forge connections, gain leadership experience and access resources to support their well-being and personal development. The program also offers support for homeless youth, a transgender resource center and free mental health counseling.

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Quinsigamond CC Offers Full-Time Police Academy Quinsigamond Community College’s Police Academy is addressing a workforce demand with its new police academy. This is the only Massachusetts community college running its own full-time police academy held on nights and weekends.

“Operating a full-time, pre-employment Recruit Officer Course in an extended format meets the needs of those who may not be able to attend a traditional full-time police academy during the day. The QCC Police Academy is authorized by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) to conduct entry-level police training for full-time police officers.

Graduates of QCC’s Police Academy will have the ability to apply directly to police agencies, pending the hiring standards and requirements of that police department,” said QCC’s Police Academy Deputy Director, Captain Joseph P. Cecchi. “QCC’s student officers participate in the same rigorous activities and training as any other MPTC-Authorized Police Academy.”

In 2018, QCC launched a Reserve Intermittent Recruit Officer Course Police Academy; however, these types of academies are now being discontinued in Massachusetts. Yet the need for police officers with full-time training has increased, and currently there is a hardship on recruitment and retention, according to a September 2019 membership survey, performed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Statistics from the IACP membership survey found that 78% of law enforcement agencies reported having difficulty in recruiting qualified candidates, and 65% of agencies reported having too few candidates applying to be law enforcement officers.

“QCC’s Police Academy is addressing this need,” said Captain Cecchi. The College’s first full-time police academy class, currently consisting of 14 student officers. The program began in mid-September 2021, and student officers will graduate on May 27th, 2022.

“If a police department hires an applicant, the department must send them to a Recruit Officer Course at a MPTC Police Academy, unless they are already full-time graduates of an MPTC-authorized police academy, such as the QCC Police Academy,” Captain Cecchi said.

While police academies such as the one at QCC must be authorized through the MPTC, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, prospective police officer applicants must be sponsored by a municipal or campus police chief, sheriff, or campus/hospital security director.

At QCC’s Police Academy, Police Chief Kevin Ritacco is sponsoring each police recruit after they successfully complete the application process, which includes a vetting procedure, passing a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information.

“Chief Ritacco wanted to give as many students as possible an opportunity to fulfill their dream of being a police officer,” said Captain Cecchi.

QCC’s inaugural full-time student officers come from diverse backgrounds, yet they all have one commonality, wanting to become police officers and serve their community. “I wanted to be a police officer because I have a passion for helping others. When choosing a career path, I wanted to find one that aligned with my morals. I have always felt compelled to help anyone I can and I feel becoming a

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police officer is a great way to help my community,” said QCC Student Officer Coryn Dias. “I chose to apply to the QCC Police Academy because it was an overall amazing opportunity for me. I had been trying to get my foot in the door to begin my career, but finding a sponsor was hard.”

QCC Student Officer Riley Brown was a recent college graduate, who was ready to take the next step toward becoming a police officer... a career he had been interested in since he was a child.

“I was also experiencing difficulty finding sponsorship. Every department I applied to has wanted candidates that are already academy trained. Therefore, I was very pleased to discover that this program already had a sponsor, and it was an opportunity to receive the training I would need,” Mr. Brown said. “I intend to be an officer who is a good role model for others, and I would like to take part in changing how the public views the police.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 7% from 2020 to 2030.

QCC will be hosting upcoming information sessions at QCC’s main campus, 670 West Boylston Street, Surprenant Hall (Room 120S) Worcester, with additional sessions added continuously.

• Monday, February 28th, at 5:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 23rd, at 5:00 p.m.

FMI visit www.QCC.edu/police-academy, or email the QCC Police Academy at policeacademy@qcc.mass.edu. FMI about QCC, contact Karen Hutner, Interim Director of Institutional Communications at 508-854-2842 or khutner@qcc.mass.edu.

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Teen Trip Program complements New Genocide Education Law $2,000 Pledged to teens on March of the Living Educational trip Genocide education will be compulsory in all Massachusetts middle and high schools under a bill Gov. Charlie Baker recently signed into law. The new bill underscores the serious knowledge gap among young Americans that is growing and becoming more frightening. Examples from recent surveys: • A high school student asks ‘What’s Auschwitz?’

• Two-thirds of millennials admit not knowing what Auschwitz was.

• 41% of adults don’t know what the Nazi concentration camp was known for.

• Half of millennials and Gen Z’ers have seen Holocaust denial posts online.

• 22% think the Holocaust was associated with World War I. 10% weren’t sure, 5% said the Civil War, and 3% said the Vietnam War In an attempt to ensure that the world never forgets the history and lessons of the Holocaust, the New England Friends of March of the Living (MOTL) is offering a $2,000 scholarship for every Jewish Massachusetts high school junior or senior qualifying for the 2022 MOTL trip April 24th – May 8th, 2022. “It’s, a life-changing trip to Poland and Israel,” says Aaron Kischel, Director of Teen Programming.”

MOTL involves 10,000 teens from 50 countries. He has chaperoned several previous MOTL teen trips.

Kischel says, “Students with Holocaust education are more likely to stand up to negative stereotyping and challenge incorrect, biased information. Education is the best way to prevent ignorance and hate." Deborah Lipstadt, a professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies at Emory University, said, "When we fail to actively remember the facts, we risk a situation where prejudice and anti-Semitism appear."

For teen trip details, contact Aaron Kischel: kischel7241@gmail.com / 781-799-4765. For general info, visit https://motlnewengland.org/). Kischel recommends early registration as space is limited. N. E. MOTL Chair Irv Kempner says additional financial aid may be available from temples and organizations.

To make a tax-deductible donation toward scholarships, contact Development Chair Jim Slovin; jim@motlnewengland.org / (508) 846-2448. Contributions may be made via the website https://motlnewengland.org/. New England Friends of MOTL is a tax-exempt charitable organization as defined by Federal tax code section 501(c)(3).

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