The New Uxbridge Times - August, 2017

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Expansion of Historic District eyed The Uxbridge Historic District Commission (UHDC) is considering expanding the present scope of the historic district. To that end, two letters and a survey have been received by property owners in the affected areas to gage support. Sufficient public response must be garnered, because the process to expand the historic district will be a time consuming project. The effort will include lengthy research and several public hearings before Town Meeting approval could be sought many months in the future. To insure efficiency of effort, the Commission invites (advance) public input before formally deciding on further action.

The unofficial motto of the UHDC is “Preserve the Past; Enhance the Future.” The part of the historic district being considered for expansion is: eastward on Mendon Street to corners of West River Road and Patrick Henry Street and north on North Main to corners of Hazel Street and Homeward Avenue. These areas are of significant historical and/or architectural importance, serving as ‘gateway’ entrances to Uxbridge. Also, added to the district would be Capron Street and the Ironstone School House.

As with the objective of the original historic district, the aim of this expansion is to “preserve and protect the dis-

tinctive exterior architectural features of buildings and places and encourage new designs compatible with existing buildings in the district.” Extending the historic district ensures more sensitive business development, especially where current ‘commercial’ zones abut neighborhoods.

A round table discussion about the proposal will be taped for the local cable channel this summer and a formal public presentation, at which questions will be invited, will be scheduled later.

Written comments should be addressed to Faye McCloskey, UHDC Chairman, c/o the Town Hall or sent via email to travisann@aol.com.

Residents Ride for a Cure in Pan-Mass On August 5th and 6th, five riders from Uxbridge will cycle up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of raising $48 million for critical research and cancer care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

During PMC weekend, more than 6,200 cyclists from more than 40 states and eight countries will return to Massachusetts to participate in the PMC, choosing from 12 routes of varying mileage that run through 46 towns.

Cyclists are anywhere between 15 and 84-years-old and range from seasoned

triathletes to weekend warriors who trained for this event alone and everything in between.

“We are thrilled to be approaching our 38th PMC ride weekend. Seeing our growth over the years has been truly incredible and we look forward to achieving our fundraising goal of $48 million for Dana-Farber,” said Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC. “We want to wish all of our riders and volunteers a safe and enjoyable ride weekend - I’ll see everyone out on the road.”

“Dog Days” Photo Contest The Douglas Farmer's Market Annual "Dog Day" event is coming August 19th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the E.N. Jenckes Store. Grab your four-legged friend and head to the market for a day for the dogs! In addition to the market's awesome weekly local vendors, they will have vendors just for man's best friend. The first 20 dogs will receive a free doggy bandanna and there will be complimentary doggy treats available during the day.

The Douglas Farmer's Market will also be hosting their first Dog Photo Contest: Submit a photo of your furry

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friend and you both could win a prize!

Contest Categories: Cutest, Best Dressed and Best Buddies. How to enter: Mail or drop off your 5x7 photo of your dog with your $5 entry fee (cash or check made out to "Douglas Historical Society" P.O. Box 176 Douglas, MA 01516. Please include dog's name, breed and age as well as your name and telephone number.

For more information, and a complete list of vendors, visit www.douglasfarmersmarket.org and the Douglas Farmer's Market Facebook page.

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Many riders participate in the PMC to honor a family member or friend lost to, or being treated for, cancer. More than 600 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered “Living Proof” of the PMC mission to find a cure. The average cyclist trains for three months, solicits 40 sponsors and raises more than $7,000. Volunteers, spectators, donors and sponsors are part of the camaraderie on ride weekend, all working together toward a cure.

No other single athletic event raises or contributes more money to charity than the PMC. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $547 million dollars for DanaFarber through the Jimmy Fund, its fundraising arm. In fact, the PMC is Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor, raising more than 52 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue.

The PMC is presented by the Red Sox Foundation and New Balance. To make a financial contribution to a rider from your town or become a virtual rider, visit www.pmc.org, or call (800) WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PanMass 2017 on FB. Good luck to the following participants from Uxbridge: Leo Sullivan, Jennifer Wingate, Kevin Landry, Richard Costa & Ryan Buchanio.

Pr is t in e b e a u t y can be found along the course of the Ph o t o b y Al iv iA Mu s s u l l i 2017 u nib ank Greenway Challange.

Registration now open for UniBank Greenway Challenge

The Whitin Community Center is pleased to announce that the registration is open and underway for the 2017 UniBank Greenway Challenge, the popular multi-segment competition now in its seventeenth year. The event will be held on Saturday, September 30th and will feature eight challenging segments which will take participants from the start line at the Whitin Community Center in Whitinsville, through the Blackstone Valley to the finish line at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, RI some 56 miles later.

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Teams can compete in the following categories: Championship (for the really serious competitors), Corporate (all team members from the same organization), All-Women, Masters (everyone age 50 or older), Recreational (any combination of men and women age 16 and older), and Ironman/Ironwoman.

All participants can register on-line at www.greenwaychallenge.org. Contact the Greenway Challenge at greenwaychallenge@ourgym.org or by calling 508 234-8184 x 132 for more information.

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Southwick Zoo Events and Internship opportunities Open Call to area Artists

The BVAA, is hosting an open call to all area artists of all skills. “A Show Of Hands” will be on display at the Alternatives Community Gallery at 5 S. Main St. in Uxbridge. The show will be juried for cash prizes. Submission forms are on our web page www.bvaa.org.They hope this will introduce their organization to many new artists.

They have an exciting schedule of events for this coming year.

The BVAA consists of an eclectic group of artists practicing in a multitude of media and styles and skill levels. It’s a welcoming group. Most meetings are hands on skill building sessions. New this year they will have access to meeting space, and will expand their offerings to open studio painting, and classes. Area artists will have a place to make new friends, learn from one another and network.

The show runs from August 11th to September 29th. Deadline for submissions is August 7th. The opening reception will be August 11th from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH • EARTH AWARENESS DAY Join them at the zoo for a day of learning and family fun! They will have visiting exhibitors set up in the zoo along with special presentations. Learn about endangered species, watch a presentation about birds of prey, speak to a beekeeper, and more! Their interns will also have their research projects set up around the zoo. *Included with normal admission rates.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH • SOUNDS OF AFRICA Experience authentic African music and dance in the zoo! *Included with normal admission rates.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TH • SUMMER SLAM SAFARI SCAVENGER HUNT Test out your zoo knowledge during the annual Summer Safari Scavenger

Hunt! Different level hunts will be available for different age groups.

Winners will receive prizes! *Included with normal admission rates.

They are now accepting applications for internships with their zoo and EARTH Limited! Internships at the zoo provide college students and recent college grads with valuable hands on experience with animal care, husbandry, and training.

Fall internships typically begin in August and end in November. They have Fall intern opportunities with the EARTH Discovery Center and their Bird Department.

Southwick Zoo is located at 2 Southwick St., Mendon. Open: 10 AM to 5 PM. FMI: 800-258-9182. Online: www.southwickzoo.com.

Blackstone Valley Democrats to host Summer Cookout The Greater Blackstone Valley Democrats will host a Summer Cookout at Blissful Meadows Golf Course at 801 Chocolog Road in Uxbridge on Sunday, August 13th, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join the Greater Blackstone Valley Democrats at the Blissful Meadows pavilion for an old fashion summer cookout. This event is an opportunity for the senate district stretching from Southbridge to Milford, to come together to prepare for the next election cycle.

Three gubernatorial candidates: Jay Gonzalez, Mayor Setti Warren and Bob Massie will be joining them to share their reasons for running for Governor

in 2018. In addition to other special guests, musician Michael Gutierrez-May will be performing throughout the day. Children are welcome and family activities are planned as well. The facility is handicapped accessible. Tickets are $25.00 per person and $14.00 per child and tickets can be ordered securely on line at https://secure. actblue.com/donate/cookout17.

Come enjoy the company of friends and family and learn how Democrats are planning for the future. For more information and tickets contact uxbridgedemtowncommittee@gmail.com or call Maria at 508-826-0880 or Lisa at 508-341-4876.

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Douglas Octoberfest planning in full swing On October 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Main Street in Douglas will once again be filled with people from all over the Blackstone Valley and beyond. This year they will feature three stages, as well as live music at the Berkshire Brewing Beer Tent.

Old favorite rides and games like the choo choo train, cash cube, and spinny wheel will be back, as well as expanding music performances at the Mason’s Lodge stage! They will also be accepting Visa, MasterCard, and Discover at the ticket booth. As always, they are

still working on a few surprises for this year as well!

Now is the time to take part in this unique Blackstone Valley event. Vendors’ spots are filling up very fast.

Forms can be found on www.douglas octoberfest.com. They are also accepting prize donations for the ‘spinny wheel’ and ‘cash cube’. Entertainers interested in performing can contact through Facebook at www.facebook. com/douglasoctoberfest or by email at douglas_octoberfest@yahoo.com See you at Douglas Octoberfest 2017!

Rep. Kuros announces office hours for 8th district

Rep. Kuros will be in each town he represents on the following days: • Uxbridge @ Uxbridge Public Library on 08/21from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• Blackstone @ Blackstone Public Library on 08/22 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

• Millville @ Millville Senior Center on 08/21 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

• Bellingham @ Bellingham Public Library on 08/22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The office hours will provide an opportunity for constituents to meet the Representative and voice any opinions and concerns regarding their town.

Any constituent who wishes to speak to Representative Kuros, but are unable to attend are encouraged to contact him (617)722-2460 or email Amanda.Cope land@mahouse.gov.

The Northbridge Middle School Booster Club will hold their 4th Annual Golf Tournament at the Whitinsville Golf Course on Saturday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. Following the tournament, a fun evening is planned in the clubhouse including dinner, raffles and a silent auction. Dinner is included in the golf package or non-golfers can purchase dinner tickets in advance of the event. All proceeds will directly fund sports programs at the Northbridge Middle School.

To learn more about this organization, visit www.nmsboosterclub.com or ‘like’ them on Facebook.

Garden Club Save the Date

r Ot a r y n e w s - a new group of officers were sworn in at a recent r otary meeting. Officers (L to r ) s ecretary; Jane Mitchell, t reasurer; Mike s tone and new President for 2017-18 year, e d e ldridge. a lso, shown is outgoing president, Linn Doll b utler. t he big news is their name is now r otary of u xbridge dba b lackstone Valley r otary or shortened b lackstone Valley r otary. t his is to broaden memberships to include all of the local b V towns from b lackstone to Douglas. t hey meet every 1st and 3rd t uesday of each month at t he Quaker t avern, r oute 146a in u xbridge at 12:15 p.m. Visitors are always welcome!

Nationally renowned author and speaker, Kerry Ann Mendez, will be talking about “Right-Size Flower Gardens” at the Sutton Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, September 19th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Dudley-Gendron American Legion Post 414 on 156 Boston Road in Sutton. The Blackstone Valley Garden Club and the Grafton Garden Club are partnering with SGC for this event. Club members for all three clubs are welcome to attend at no charge. There is a $10 charge for all other attendees.

FMI regarding ticket ordering & contact information visit the SGC website, http://www.suttongardenclub.typepad.com/, and FB page, https://www. facebook.com/SuttonGardenClub/.

Visit Kerry Ann’s website, Perennially Yours, for information regarding her.

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2nd Annual Evening in the Gardens date set Uxbridge Community Gardens presents the 2nd Annual Evening in the Gardens on Wednesday, August 9th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. An ever increasing presence in the community with a full capacity of 100 gardens currently being planted in their 6th season, UCG continues its mission to provide not only a place to come together with a common purpose of growing healthy food for families but also to provide a venue for enjoying each other’s company and meeting new people from Uxbridge.

Join them at the 100 Acre Field on Sutton Street for an evening of entertainment as they continue the tradition-

al voting in the Prize Veggie Contest and Scarecrow Contest (winner gets a free garden plot in 2018!). Local young bluegrass talent, Emily Rose and Generation Gap, will provide background music for a stroll among the gardens as town residents proudly display their crops and expound on the benefits of organic gardening.

UCG is a Committee of the Town of Uxbridge but receives no public funding, rather relying on user fees plus donations from individuals and local businesses for support. Follow them on Facebook for ongoing updates. Rain date for the event is Thursday, August 10th.

Waters Farm Calendar The Waters Farm is a historic farm at 53 Waters Road in Sutton. The Georgian style farmhouse was built in 1757 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Waters Farms Preservation maintains the farm.

UPCOMING EVENTS: • 15th Annual Donkey & Mule Fun Show: Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

• Work Day: Saturday, August 12th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Open House, Tractor Pulls, Pickers Paradise, Walking Tour, House Tour & More: Sunday, August 13th from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for events; Tractor pulls start at 10:00 a.m.

• Chicken Dinner Saturday, August 26th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Save $2 with advance reservations. Call Norma at 508.865.2082 • Family Movie Night Saturday,

August 26th at 7:30 p.m. Featuring the movie, Home. For more information, www.watersfarm.com

Millville Library events posted

The Millville Library, located at 169 Main Street in Millville, has announced the following upcoming events: • Saturday, August 5th, from 1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Author Sally Chetwynd will be at the Millville Free Public Library to discuss her novel, Bead of Sand, and her forthcoming work, The Sturgeon's Dance. Ms. Chetwynd is a living history presenter with a blog at brasscastlearts. blogspot.com • Saturday, August 26th, at 1:00 p.m.

First meeting of the new Book and Bake club. The cookbook they will be discussing is The New England Orchard Cookbook ($13.20 if purchased through the library). Buy this cookbook and then pick 2 recipes to bake and bring to the luncheon and discussion on the 26th. The Book and Bake club will discuss the book which gives the history of local orchards in New England. There will be a follow up meeting in September at a local orchard. To register for the Book and Bake club, call 508-883-1887 or email librarian@millvillema.org

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BVT to comply with Records Regulations

In accordance with state and federal regulations, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School keeps student transcripts (a record of student grades) for 60 years after graduation. Student temporary records, including Special Education files, are destroyed seven years after a student’s graduation date.

Blackstone Valley Tech is notifying members of the Class of 2010 that all student temporary records (any information not contained in the transcript) shall be destroyed on August 1, 2017. If a Valley Tech alumnus wishes to receive these records, he or she should send a written request indicating year of graduation and name while in school to Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, Student Services/ Record Retention, 65 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA 01568.

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5th Annual Sounds for Hounds Music Fest Dog Orphans Inc. is excited to announce its 5th Annual “Sounds for Hounds Music Fest” event on Sunday, August 13th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Singletary Rod and Gun Club located at 300 Sutton Avenue in Oxford, MA. Come on down and dance your paws off to the music of three bands including “The Love Dogs,” featuring Swinging Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues; “The Fat City Band,” who will entertain you with a unique style of Blues, Jazz, Roadhouse Rock & New Orleans R & B; and “South Street Band,” playing fun classic rock.Thank you to the sponsors who have generously donated to help them make this event a success: Gibson Natural Pet Resort in Grafton, MA; Shaker Hills Country Club in Harvard, MA; Designs

by Lolita in Pawtucket, RI; Especially for Pets with 7 locations in Massachusetts; Sterling Financial Partners LLC in Northborough, MA; Southern New England Vet Care in Uxbridge, MA; Avenue Fifty Salon & Spa in Worcester, MA; Sochia’s Oil & Gas in Douglas, MA; Carol Choiniere of North Smithfield, RI; Superior Roofing in Whitinsville, MA; The Law Office of Kevin D. Quinlan of Uxbridge, MA; D & D Home Improvements Inc. of Uxbridge, MA and Webster First Federal Credit Union.

Bring your four-legged friend for a fun day splashing around in the Doggie Water Park, treat him or her to a Dog

Wash followed by a Doggie Massage, and have a caricature drawing done of you and your pet. Children will enjoy all the carnival games and the ice cream sundae bar. Take a chance or two, on

DOG Day s - Pictured (above and below) are some of the attendees enjoying last years s ounds for Hounds Music Festival.

the wide variety of gift certificates and raffle baskets, including themes such as movie night, pool party, adult beverages, gardening, camping, and of course dog and cat treats and supplies.

There will be plenty of food as they promote a summer cookout theme with offerings of clam cakes, chowder, and

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Join in the fun at Uxbridge Public Library The following events are scheduled to take place at the Uxbridge Free Public Library located at 15 North Main Street in Uxbridge. Phone: 508-278-8624 or online @ www.uxbridgelibrary.org OPEN OFFICE HOURS WITH SENATOR FATTMAN: Tuesday, August 1st from 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.

OPEN OFFICE HOURS WITH REPRESENTATIVE KUROS: Tuesday, August 8th from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

LIBRARY TRUSTEE MEETING: Tuesday, August 15th at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS • Yoga with Marise Nazzaro: Mondays, August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 7:00 p.m. Please sign up for this popular Uxbridge Library Trustee sponsored program.

• Running Group: Wednesdays, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 5:30 p.m. Do a 4.4 mile loop that leaves from the library at a moderate to easy pace.

• Top Ten Habits to Change Everything in Your Life with Sheryl Corriveau: Thursday, August 10th, 6:30 p.m. -8:00

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• Bookies Book Group: Thursday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. They will discuss Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil by John Berendt • Page Turners: Tuesday, August 8th at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Chris and Zach will talk about some of the newest books at the library. Handouts provided at the event.

• Reframing Islam (photography display by Erica Chick), Monday, August 14th through Friday, August 18th.

Come to the library to see Erica’s work on the second floor. Visit her website at ericachick.com • Sit and Knit: Thursdays, August 10th and 24th from 1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Free, drop-in program for you to bring your knitting or crocheting project to work on and share with others.

• Islam 101 with Mona Ives: Thursday, August 17th from 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

Please sign up for this free program.

Last minute attendees welcome too.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • Uxbridge Unites: At West Hill Dam Wednesday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

Explore with your senses on a nature walk and experiment with solar cooking. Meet at West Hill Dam Park: 50 West Hill Road, Uxbridge.

• Storytime with Miss Cat: Monday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m .Cool off with a story in Miss Cat’s special story hour.

• Music and Movement with Deb Hudgins: Tuesday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. This is a drop in program sponsored by Beginning Bridges and the Uxbridge Library Trustees.

• Bedtime Stories: Monday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m. Wear your jammies for some evening stories with Miss Nancy.

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• End of Summer Reading Mini-Golf: Check with the Library for date and time. Finish off your summer with our famous mini-golf party sponsored by the Trustees! No registration necessary.

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corn on the cob, hamburgers, hotdogs and watermelon. Also attending K&L’S Brick Oven Bistro and Teddy’s Lunch Box. Quench your thirst with Del’s Lemonade and adult attendees will enjoy the Beer Hut. Admission to this event is $12 for adults; $5 for children aged 5-12; and children under 5 are free.

Dog Orphans has been rescuing and caring for abandoned and abused dogs for over 45 years. They are a no-kill, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that relies solely on donations and revenue from fundraisers to operate their shelter. The mission of Dog Orphans, Inc. is to take in abused, abandoned and unwanted dogs and provide them with love and care until they can be adopted into their forever home. All orphans are spayed or neutered, given the appropriate vaccines, and groomed prior to their adoption. Fundraisers such as this “Sounds for Hounds Music Fest” allow them to continue to provide the veterinary care and love these orphans so desperately need. Please visit www. dogorphans.com to see the dogs available for adoption and the full list of items needed at the shelter on a daily basis.

Four legged furry friends are welcome at this event and they kindly ask that all dogs be on a leash. They appreciate your continuing support of the shelter and hope to see you on August 13th.

• Lego Club: Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

Bring your own base and all other Legos are provided for your building creations. Ages 5 & up.

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Birders record a robust Spring migration It was a spring like no other, thanks to a few passionate volunteers from Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC). Three avid birders came together to lead a series of nine bird walks between April and June during which 66 different varieties of birds were identified between Uxbridge, MA, and Pawtucket, RI. The weekend bird walks attracted over 80 participants on the adventures through lush bird habitats including Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge, West Hill Park in Northbridge, MA, the Blackstone River Greenway in Blackstone, MA, Blackstone River State Park in Lincoln, RI, and the Ten Mile River Greenway in Pawtucket, RI. To celebrate and recognize this new volunteer activity in a special way, BHC hosted a festive “Flock Party” at the end of June, inviting participants to hear presentations from the volunteer guides recapping the season’s findings.

The bird walks were led by BHC’s Volunteers-in-Parks program members Rosanne Sherry of N. Smithfield, RI, and Beth and Paul Milke of Uxbridge, MA. The three of them met during a bird walk program last fall and the trio continue to collaborate on birding activities throughout the year. Word flew out about their adventures and they were invited on Upton Cable Television’s “Be My Guest” show in April.

“I always thought it was about bird watching,” Ryan Whetsone, a bird walk participant shared. “But it’s really about bird listening. I could go for a walk by myself and maybe see a bird, or not. But on these walks you are with over 20 pairs of eyes and you see and hear things you’d miss if you were by yourself. These volunteer guides are experts at recognizing the bird calls.”

Beth Milke was charmed by Whetstone’s feedback on the program.

“Paul and I remember how exciting it was to learn about birds, how many different kinds there are, what their songs are like, where to find them, from a terrific birder, Strickland Wheelock of Uxbridge,” she shared. “His enthusiasm rubbed off on us, and we've had so much fun sharing the experience with those who joined us for the bird walks.”

The types of birds identified on the walks include: Canada Goose, Mallard, Great Blue Heron, Mute Swan, Osprey, Cooper’s Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Killdeer, American Woodcock, Turkey Vulture, Black Vulture, Mourning Dove, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Chimney Swift, Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Great-crested Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Wood Pewee, Eastern Phoebe, Rough-winged Swallow, Tree Swallow, Blue Jay, American Crow, Common Raven, Tufted Titmouse, Black capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Gray Catbird, Wood Thrush, American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Blue Gray Gnatcatcher, Cedar Waxwing, European Starling, Warbling Vireo, Yellowthroated Vireo, White-eyed Vireo, Redeyed Vireo, Blue winged Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided War-

bler, Pine Warbler, Prairie Warbler, American Redstart, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black and White Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Red-winged Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Common Grackle, Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting, American Goldfinch, Eastern Towhee, House Finch, Song Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, and House Sparrow.

“A special sighting for me was watching an Eastern Wood Pewee, a type of Flycatcher, literally going to the four corners of its territory and calling,” Sherry noted. “Its territory may only

have been about 200’ by 100’, but the Pewee was vigorously declaring it.”

More bird walks are planned for BHC’s GO! Program this September.

VIPs Beth and Paul Milke will lead walks at: Blackstone River State Park in Lincoln, RI, on September 2nd; Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge on September 16th; and at West Hill Park in Northbridge on September 30th. They will be watching for birds preparing to migrate south, where they find food during winter. Walks will be on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with rain dates the following day. Pre-register at BlackstoneBirdsMA@gmail.com.

Sheriff John “Mike” Flynn Memorial Stables Dedication

Please join Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis, Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. and Worcester Police Chief Steven M. Sargent for the official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the Worcester Mounted Police Unit Horse Barn & Stables located at the Worcester County Jail & House of Correction. The dedication will be on Tuesday, August 8th at 10:30 a.m.

Home to Justice, Major, Midnight & Myra, the recently retro-fitted and

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refurbished barn, tack room, corral and stables will be named in honor of former Sheriff John “Mike” Flynn. In addition to serving as High Sheriff of Worcester County for 18 years, Sheriff Flynn served on the Fitchburg Police Department for 10 years and was a WWII Veteran, serving his country in both Okinowa & Korea.

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Gr iLL w in n e r - e ach year b right-s hine a uto s pa, located on r oute 146a in u xbridge, holds a contest to win a grill. b right-s hine Owner, b arry Deruseau, has announced this year’s winner is Jim w ood (pictured above) of u xbridge.

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It’s time for Steamers at Sunset The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce announces its Annual Steamers at Sunset celebration hosted on Wednesday, August 16th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Blissful

Meadows Golf Club at 801 Chocolog Road in Uxbridge.

Can you believe it’s already summer?

Here at the Chamber, the warmer months means their annual Steamers at

State Budget includes local budget amendments

State Senator Ryan C. Fattman (RWebster) and Representative Kevin J. Kuros (R-Uxbridge) announced that several amendments they proposed in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget were adopted in the state budget.

The two amendments passed successfully through the conference committee process potentially securing additional resources for Blackstone and Millville infrastructure improvements.

“I am appreciative of both branches for moving these important amendments forward,” said Fattman. “Every dollar matters in helping local government as they provide vital services and are the

first in line to help constituents.”

“An Amendment for Blackstone Culvert” would provide funding to repair a failing culvert in the town of Blackstone. “An Amendment for the Emergency Relocation of Millville Town Hall” provides funding to assist in the relocation of Millville’s town hall. ”I am glad to see these important amendments move forward,” said Kuros. “The safety and well-being of my constituents is my number one priority, I am pleased to see this money being allocated to Millville and Blackstone," said Kuros.

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Sunset event is just around the corner: Save the date for one of the most anticipated events of the summer. The Ultimate Lobster Bake. This unique gathering has become one of their most popular events of the year, and is a tremendous opportunity for you to get out in the sun, hit the links at a discounted rate, enjoy the freshest summer fare, and network with local business owners and influencers. Also there to set the mood is Toby Tobas on the steel drums to make guests think they’re on a Caribbean vacation. Sip signature cocktails and watch the sun go down at this festive venue.

The event is open to both Chamber members and to the public, but due to the incredible success of this event in past years, they expect this year’s Steamers at Sunset to sell out quickly so registration in advance is required.

Tickets are priced per meal with the option of Lobster Dinner for $65, Steak Dinner for $50, Chicken Dinner for $45 and a Vegetarian selection for $40.

Sponsorship opportunities, along with seats, are available. Ask them what’s in it for you when you become a sponsor.

There are many great opportunities to choose from that will bring great exposure to your business! To register, contact the Chamber at 508.234.9020, online at www.blackstonevalley.org, or via email at administrator@blackstonevalley.org. They can’t wait to see you there!

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce strives to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley, meet the needs of the Chamber’s business members and provide leadership on issues that enhance the economy and quality of life in the Valley.

Events for all ages at Whitinsville Social Library The Whitinsville Social Library is located at 17 Church St in Whitinsville.

Contact them at 508-234-2151 or through Facebook with questions about these events.

NY POP COLLAGE ARTIST MICHAEL ALBERT PRESENTS “CEREALISM” Ceralism is Albert’s unique take on collages which takes recycling to a fine art level. Supplies will be provided.

August 9th from 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. for ages 5 & up. Registration required online www.tinyurl.com/bvlevents SUMMER READING WRAP-UP & LAST READ AROUND THE TOWN EVENT with the NORTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT August 11th at 10:00 a.m. All ages welcome. The Northbridge Fire Department visits the Library. A firefighter will be there at the library with fire vehicles to read a story & demonstrate their fire department’s robot!

READ FOR BEADS The library's new summer reading challenge has been a roaring success! The last day to pick up beads is August 12th. Thank you to West End Creamery, Davis Farmland and the Whitinsville Social Library Corporation for their support of Read for Beads.

Thank you also to UniBank and the Whitinsville Social Library for their support of all the summer events.

SCIENCETELLERS PIRATES & TALL SHIPS August 7th at 11:00 a.m. for kids in Grades K-4 A crew of quirky pirates takes you on a thrilling, action-packed, interactive adventure! Registration required online www.tiny url.com/bvlevents

STORYTIME & CRAFT with MISS MARCIA Thursdays at 10:30 on 8/3. Drop in for ages 2 & up MUSIC & MOVEMENT with DEB HUDGINS Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. on: 8/2 – Registration begins 7/27 8/9 - Registration begins 8/3 For ages 1 & up Registration required online www. tinyurl.com/bvlevents

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Farmers Market to host Free Electronics Recycling & more

“Go Green” at the Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market (286 Mendon St., Blackstone) on Sunday, August 6th when the market hosts Green Penguin, Inc. for a free electronics recycling drive and Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc.(BHC) for reusable bag making and recycling education. The farmers market and recycling drive will run from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Musical entertainment provided by Grey Whisker Pickers will run from Noon 2:00 p.m.

Bring a t-shirt to the event and BHC will sew it into a reusable shopping bag. There will also be free demonstrations on how to make reusable bags and aprons out of bird seed and animal feed bags. Bring empty seed and feed bags for repurposing. BHC also collects plastic 6-pack rings and monofilament

fishing line for recycling. Bring these items to the market and learn where they go and how they get repurposed.

Learn about recycling Styrofoam on Sat., August 19th for a Styrofoam recycling event at KWD (660 Douglas St., Uxbridge) from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Accepted items for the free electronics recycling include: Audio/Visual Equipment, Computers, Computer Components, DVD Players, VCRs, Misc. Computer Peripherals, Power & Coaxial Cables, Scanners, Walkmans/ iPods, Digital Cameras, Wire, All Batteries, LCD and Plasma TVs and monitors (maximum 3 CRT monitors for free unless each accompanied by computer system), Stereo Equipment, Vacuum Cleaners, Computer Mouse/ Mice, Keyboards, Fax Machines, Computer Screens—All Types, Soft-

ware, Power Supplies, Server Cabinets, All Metals, MP3 Players, Printers, Speakers, Telephones/Cell phones,

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Bank promotes Picard to Chief Operating Officer Savers Bank announced the promotion of Rosemary Picard to Chief Operating Officer. Picard, who joined Savers Bank in 2014, will oversee all aspects of banking operations while maintaining her role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and will continue to report to Joe Coderre, President & CEO of Savers Bank “Rosemary is a strong member of the Savers Bank executive team and we’re excited for her to now serve as the Chief Operating Officer in addition to her CFO role with the company,” said Joe Coderre, President & CEO of

Savers Bank. “Her expertise and leadership have been invaluable and look forward to her insight as COO as we position Savers Bank to be the leading community bank of Central Massachusetts.”

In her expanded role, Rosemary will oversee the executive team responsible for Operations, Retail Banking, Marketing and Information Technology and will proactively drive industry leading practices to ensure customers receive the latest in financial solutions that are available.

Prior to joining Savers Bank, Rosemary served as Chief Financial Officer

jerky; Giacomo’s Gourmet Granola, Worcester, selling granola and granola bars; Hurricane Farm, Mendon, selling local produce, home-made bakery items, jams, jelly; and Daniels Farmstead’s own organic produce and honey.

The market hosts a snack bar offering freshly grilled beef and vegetable burgers, hot dogs, and Italian sausage, and also features freshly baked desserts.

Tours of the historic Daniels Farmstead house are offered during market hours.

The Daniels Farmstead Farmers Markets takes place rain or shine. For additional information, please contact Michele Daley, michele.daley@comcast.com. Learn more about Daniels Farmstead at DanielsFarmstead.org.

Microwaves. Items not accepted include: Fluorescent Bulbs, Smoke Detectors, Furniture, Glass Tube and Rear Projection TVs. Weekly farmers market vendors include Spring Brook Farm, Blackstone, selling natural beef and pork; Trolley Crossing Farm, Bellingham, selling vegetables and grass fed lamb and flowers; Shamrock Hives Farm, Sterling, selling natural meats, bakery/confections, honey, jam, jelly, pickles, Sunny Knoll Farm Alpacas, Hubbardston, selling handmade Alpaca products; Elzire’s Acre Goat Milk Soap, Princeton, selling hand-made goat milk soap; Andy’s Heaven & Hell Gourmet Foods, Bellingham, selling hot sauces and

and Treasurer for Dean Bank. She was also a Senior Accountant for Piccerelli, Gilstein, & Co, LLP located in Providence, RI. Rosemary graduated with honors from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She is an active member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Boston chapter of the Financial Managers Society and serves on the board of New Hope. Rosemary resides in Hopkinton with her husband and Son.

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Sutton Free Public Library receives new construction grant

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) has awarded the Sutton Free Public Library a Provisional Construction Grant totaling $4,979,584. The grant is part of the MBLC’s Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) which helps libraries across the state meet the growing demand for library services with expanded and improved library facilities.

“The Commonwealth’s local public libraries provide individuals of all ages with invaluable resources that they otherwise might not be able to access,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our administration is pleased to once again support this important grant program that invests in cities and towns across the Commonwealth.” Statewide, attendance at public library programs has increased 49% since 2006 and every 5.5 seconds a Massachusetts resident accesses the Internet through a public library.

“We’re sometimes asked whether libraries are still necessary in this digital age,” said MBLC Chair Mary Ann Cluggish. “The answer is an overwhelming ‘yes’. Libraries are busier

than ever assisting residents with job searches or business start-ups, teaching residents to use new technology or simply providing the only free space where everyone in the community can continue their education. This important work would not be possible without the support of Governor Baker and the Legislature.”

“The grant from the MBLC and the support from the community will allow us to build a new library that will serve our residents for many years to come.

We look forward to having a facility that will provide the space, amenities, and parking that our patrons need,” said Betsy Rajotte, Library Director. The new Sutton Library will be a 17,000 square foot facility on Shaw Lane, off of Putnam Hill Road, near the center of Town. Drawings can be viewed in the current Library and on the Library website www.suttonpubliclibrary.org.

The average grant award is 45-50% of the eligible costs with the remaining cost incurred by the municipality.

Because the library plans to attain the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, it is also

eligible for additional state funding through the Green Library Incentive, created by the MBLC in 2008 to encourage sustainable energy-efficient public library construction.

Provisional grants were also awarded to libraries in Dartmouth, Hadley, Kingston, Medford, Norwell, Springfield, Wayland and Weymouth. The deadline for accepting the grants is January 12th, 2018.

Twenty-four projects were placed on a wait list for funding. Please visit

https://mblc.state.ma.us/programs-andsupport/construction/2017-grants.php# provisional for the waitlisted libraries.

Funding for the MPLCP is authorized by the governor and the legislature.

Funding for this grant round is part of the general governmental needs bond bill filed in March, 2013 which included $150 million for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program.

This funding was also used to award construction grants to eleven communities that had been on a wait list for sev-

Rides of Discovery along the Blackstone The Blackstone River Bikeway Patrol, a volunteer activity of Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc.’s (BHC) Volunteers-in-Parks Program, is leading “Rides of Discovery” along the entire Blackstone River Bikeway this summer. Group rides started in Worcester on July 12th and will finish In Providence on August 23rd.

Additional rides (some repeating) will continue in National Heritage Corridor communities through September 30th.

The volunteer group completed nine rides earlier this spring, introducing

new members and the public to highlights along the Bikeway and the group is gearing up to keep rolling through the summer. All rides will be held weatherpermitting on Wednesdays and are round-trip, beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. On August 2nd, the discovery of the Blackstone River Bikeway will continue from Manville to the Ashton Dam, located in the Blackstone River State Park in Lincoln. On August 9th, the group will meet at the Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center, I-295 Northbound, riding to Lonsdale and

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The MPLCP was first funded in 1987.

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back. A ride to Slater Mill in Pawtucket is planned for August 16th, departing from the Front Street parking lot in Lonsdale. This ride will begin on the off-road path and then follow the onroad route to Slater Mill. On August 23rd, riders will continue from Slater Mill to the end of Blackstone Boulevard in Providence and will include an on-road section of the Bikeway. This ride will conclude the 49-mile round trip summer tour of the Blackstone River Bikeway from Worcester to Providence.

The public is invited to explore even more sections of the National Heritage Corridor via bicycle with the Bikeway Patrol on other scheduled rides including a “Discover the SNETT (Southern New England Trunkline Trail)” led by Volunteers-in-Parks member David Barber on August 30th, departing at 6:30 p.m.. In September, BHC will launch its 3rd annual GO! Program with over 100 different events and experiences, including six bike rides.

On September 6th, the Bikeway Patrol will ride from Millbury to Worcester (departing at 5:30 p.m.), and will be led

by BHC’s Director of Audience Engagement, Devon Kurtz. On September 13th, BHC’s Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Buchanan will lead a ride along the Ten Mile River Greenway from East Providence to Pawtucket and back, departing at 6:00 p.m. Explore the Blackstone River Greenway on September 20th and ride from Blackstone to Uxbridge along the new 3.7 mile paved trail that crosses the Blackstone River and Canal and passes the historic Millville Lock. This ride departs at 5:30 p.m. from Blackstone.

Additional rides are planned for more informationcall (508) 234-4242.

Helmets are required for all rides. For full details on each ride, visit BHC’s events calendar at BlackstoneHeritage Corridor.org. For more info on BHC’s Blackstone River Bikeway Patrol, contact Suzanne Buchanan at volunteer@ BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org or call (508) 234-4242.

ABOUT BLACKSTONE HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC.: An energetic nonprofit, the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. partners with organizations, local communities, businesses and residents to ensure the long term vitality of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

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MRMC named 2017 Most Wired Hospital

Milford Regional Medical Center has been named a 2017 Most Wired hospital, a recognition that has been given to only nine hospitals in Massachusetts for excellence in information technology.

The recognition was based on the results of the 19th Annual HealthCare’s Most Wired® survey released recently by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum which is a leading industry barometer measuring information technology use and adoption among hospitals nationwide. The survey of 698 participants, representing an estimated 2,158 hospitals more than 39 percent of all hospitals in the United States examines how organizations are leveraging IT to improve performance for value-based health care in areas of infrastructure; business and administrative management; quality and safety; and clinical integration.

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BVT receives unanimous support from towns The status report on the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District FY18 operating budget presented at the BVT School Committee meeting on June 15th confirmed unanimous approval of the district’s request by its 13 member towns during annual town meetings across the district. The district town’s relatively low average per pupil tax assessment of $10,357 to its voc tech system is just one of the reasons the 13 towns unanimously supported BVT’s budget.

Blackstone’s school committee member Joe Broderick referred to his town’s contribution of less than $9,000 for each of its BVT enrollees as one of the best deals in the state.

This return on investment is no accident. BVT’s school committee is well known for its creative financing strategies. Meeting the Commonwealth’s rigorous Chapter 74 voc tech regulations, the system is able to match each local dollar with state funds. To add additional instructional resources and complement local dollars, the system aggressively pursues and secures an array of outside grant funds and donations, but BVT does not stop there.

This year, the district was able to successfully negotiate a more favorable rate structure with the low bidder on its bus contract, began implementing tour fees

for the many out-of-state visitors seeking to know more about the system’s award-winning programs, and completed collective bargaining with its teachers’ association which included a 1.6 percent salary increase for FY18 and employee contributions toward the district’s OPEB pension obligation.

BVT also negotiated an ongoing agreement with Milford Regional Medical Center to facilitate state funding support for the School Based Health Center, and recently completed an analysis of its copier use to drive those costs down. Other sample efficiencies include use of student and staff expertise for on-campus maintenance and improvements and innovative compensatory/flex time arrangements which enable the system to provide additional services to students without increasing personnel costs.

Never compromising its high industryrecognized standards, BVT offers a 193 teaching day year to its 1,250+ candidates.

The system is one of the few in Massachusetts which has experienced continuous student growth in its enrollment.

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School serves the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas,

“b eing recognized as one of nine Massachusetts' Most w ired Hospitals displays our commitment to use technology in assisting our physicians and other clinical staff in proving high quality and safe care to our patients, w e have an extremely talented information technology staff that brings innovative products for review to medical staff and other clinicians. t hrough this partnership, we are able to better serve our patients by putting the best solutions into practice."

Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge.

Located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, Blackstone Valley Tech creates a positive learning community that prepares students for personal and professional success in an internationally competitive society through a fusion of vigorous vocational, technical, and academic skills. The school’s website is www.valleytech.k12.ma.us.

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August Educational Programs offered at Purgatory Chasm General Information: Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is located at 198 Purgatory Road in Sutton, MA. The park can be easily accessed from Route 146, at exit 6. For information about routine operations not involving educational events, please contact the park office at (508) 234 -3733.

These events are sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. All programs are open to the public at no additional charge. If you have any questions regarding Interpretive Programs at Purgatory Chasm, please contact Pat by telephone at (508) 234-9610 or by email at Purgatory.Chasm@MassMail.

State.MA.US No reservations are necessary. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Most events are cancelled during or soon after wet weather due to slippery conditions in the park. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.

NOTICE: All vehicles must display a valid pass when parked at Purgatory Chasm. Day-Use Passes are available from Pay-&-Display machines at each major parking lot, and may be purchased for $5 for a MA-registered vehicle, $10 for out-of-state. Bus Passes, Annual Passes and Senior Passes are also available. For more information about parking fees at Massachusetts State Parks, please visit the following web page: Mass.gov/EEA/Agencies /DCR/MassParks/passes-and-fees SPECIAL EVENT: SMOKEY BEAR on August 27th from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. stop by for a very special opportunity to meet Smokey Bear and the District 7 Fire Crew! This one-time-

only event to celebrate local fire prevention specialists is open for all visitors to the park at no additional charge.

Enjoy the meet-&-greet, take photos with Smokey, and receive educational materials about preventing and managing wildfires.

Meet at the pavilion near the entrance of the chasm to participate. Most appropriate for families with children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that wet weather will cancel this event, and there will not be a rain date.

CHASM HIKES: What is the chasm made of and how was it formed? What interesting geologic features can be found here? Does the chasm change over time? Find out the answers to these questions and more as you scramble around huge boulders while taking in the mystery of Purgatory Chasm.

Join the Park Interpreter for this fun and informative hike through the chasm itself.

• Friday, August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Saturday, August 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th: 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.

• Sunday, August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for confident hikers ages 6 and above.

Be prepared for a challenging ½ mile hike. Sturdy footwear is required.

Friendly pets are welcome on a leash.

BUTTERFLY GARDENING: Gardens are planted and tended for many reasons, and at Purgatory Chasm they are gardening for butterflies! Join the park interpreter for a simple introduction to our native pollinators. Find out how these little insects help us, and

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Suitable for gardeners ages 6 and above. Dress for the outdoors.

GLACIAL GEOLOGY HIKE: The last ice age helped sculpt Massachusetts into the landscape we see today, Purgatory Chasm included. Join

the Park Interpreter for a moderately challenging hike to discover evidence left by the truly massive ice sheets that left their mark on the park. Learn about the different glacial formations and how they are made, and how to recognize features created by glaciers.

Friday, August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for hikers and geologists ages 10 and above. Sturdy shoes or boots are required, and be sure to dress for the outdoors. Bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent if needed. Please note that this program is cancelled during or soon after rain.

COLORS OF THE CHASM (New in 2017): Making art in a natural setting is a great way to relieve stress and reconnect with your community. Join them for a relaxing and informal artistic event designed for adults, and receive a small coloring book featuring Purgatory Chasm’s unique landscape! The park interpreter will provide context for each image, and will be available for questions and conversation. Saturday, August 5th & 19th: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Begins at the Pavilion near the entrance to the chasm. All necessary materials will be provided. Feel free to

bring your own coloring books, tools, or other visual art projects too.

SKULL SCIENCE: Many things can be learned about how an animal lives just by looking at its skull. At this educational and interactive display, find clues in skulls and bones about how different creatures survive, and learn what it takes to call Purgatory Chasm your home. How will your own bones compare to those of our park’s residents?

• Saturday, August 12th & 26th: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Sunday, August 6th & 20th: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Stop by the Pavilion near the entrance to the chasm at any time during the hour to participate. Suitable for wildlife biologists ages 4 and above. All materials provided.

ROCK DETECTIVES: Have you ever wondered where rocks come from? Find out where rocks have been and where they are going at a meeting of Rock Detectives! Join the park interpreter for this interactive educational display, and learn some simple tips for reading a rock’s story.

• Saturday, August 5th & 19th: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Sunday, August 13th & 27th: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Stop by the Pavilion near the entrance to the chasm at any time during the hour to participate. Suitable for geologists ages 4 and above. All materials provided.

KIDLEIDOSCOPE NATURE STORIES: Join us at Purgatory Chasm for nature story readings during their weekly Kidleidoscope program. Connect to the great outdoors as they read short nature books as a group, followed by a fun outdoor activity. Then conclude with a simple craft that relates to the stories you read. Each session has its own unique theme. Monday, August 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Begins at the Visitor Center.

Designed for readers ages 3-6. Older

siblings are always welcome. All materials provided. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the playground afterwards.

Time Traveler Tour: At Purgatory Chasm, there are marks of history all around! Get an introduction to this unique park on the Time Traveler Tour, as you stroll to historic structures and geologic features. You will discover evidence of ancient glaciers, uncover relics from Sutton’s earlier days, and can marvel at the craftsmanship of Purgatory Chasm’s staff from years that have long since passed. Monday, August 7th & 21st: 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Begins at the Visitor Center.

Suitable for historians ages 10 and above.

A WALK IN THE PARK: Hiking trails are the heart of the park system and they provide great places for you to get into shape. You are invited to join the park interpreter for an informal one hour hike on a moderately challenging trail. Take in the sights, watch for wildlife, chat and ask questions all while getting a great work-out! Tuesday, August 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th: 3:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for hikers ages 8 and above. Sturdy footwear is required. Friendly pets welcome on a leash.

ALL ABOUT ANIMALS SERIES: Learn about the critters at Purgatory Chasm with the All About: Animals series! Meet at the Visitor Center to learn about an animal’s life history, good spots to find them, helpful identification hints, and more. Each presentation highlights a group of animals that can be found in the park. Join them afterward for an optional “field observation” as they search for signs of your subject and other wildlife.

• Beetles:Saturday, August 12th: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

• Owls: Saturday, August 26th: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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Gasco Energy becomes U-Haul Dealer

U-Haul Company of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc. is pleased to announce that Gasco Energy LLC has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Upton community. Gasco Energy at 44 Milford St. will offer UHaul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pickup for boxes.

Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling (508) 529-2172 or visiting https://www.uhaul.com/ Locations/Truck-Rentals-near-UptonMA-01568/043183/ today.

Gasco Energy owner Georgis Fisseha is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Worcester County. U-Haul and Gasco Energy are striving to benefit the environment through sustainability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core U-Haul sustainability business practice that allows individuals to access a fleet of trucks that is larger than what they could access on an individual basis.

Every U-Haul truck placed in a community helps keep 19 personally owned large-capacity vehicles, pickups, SUVs and vans off the road. Fewer vehicles means less traffic congestion, less pollution, less fuel burned and cleaner air.

Gasco Energy is a great place to become U-Haul Famous®. Take your picture in front of a U-Haul product, send it in and your face could land on the side of a U-Haul truck. Upload your photo through Instagram using #uhaulfamous, or go to www.uhaulfamous.com to submit photos and learn more.

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Annual Foam Fest Styrofoam recycling event Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) is hosting its 2nd Annual Foam Fest Styrofoam recycling event on Saturday, August 19th at KWD, Inc., 660 Douglas St., Route 16, in Uxbridge, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

This event offers residents of any community the opportunity to recycle Styrofoam which is not accepted in any curbside recycling program.

KWD recycles Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)(#6) products, also known as Styrofoam, and offers this service every day with a drop-off station located on its loading dock. The Foam Fest event serves as an open house to allow people an inside look at the recycling operation and learn which products are accepted for recycling.

As a rule of thumb, Styrofoam brought to KWD must be clean and dry and, if dropped off on the loading dock, should be placed into a plastic bag.

Common Styrofoam products accepted for recycling include firm white foam used in shipping, standard packing peanuts (not biodegradable), meat trays, produce trays and coffee cups that have been washed and dried, and also medical/prescription coolers.

“When we launched our Trash Responsibly™ program in 2015, we learned about Styrofoam recycling through participating in an America Recycles Day event with the City of Woonsocket,” explained Bonnie Combs, marketing director for BHC and manager of its Trash Responsibly™ program. “The City of Woonsocket offers drop-off recycling of Styrofoam to its residents and we had not seen that before in other communities. We learned where it was taken for

processing and then made a personal connection with the company.” Since then, more residents of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor are recycling Styrofoam since learning about places they can take it. Just last summer, the Blackstone Valley Regional Recycling Center in Blackstone, MA, cleared out a 40-foot trailer and now offers dropoff recycling of Styrofoam to residents who use the center including Blackstone, Millville, Mendon, Hopedale,

Northbridge, Uxbridge, Douglas, Sutton, Holliston, Medway and Bellingham. In addition, Rhode Island Resource Recovery in Johnston, RI, offers free Styrofoam drop-off to all Rhode Island residents. ”We are fortunate to have several options here in the National Heritage Corridor that offer recycling of a product that we often find littered on the roadsides,” Combs added. “Styrofoam so severely impacts our natural

resources that it was imperative to find a solution.” What really got her started was when she created a recycling box for it in the office and watched it grow.

“It started with coffee cups, and quickly grew to large packing material. And for people who get medication or food shipped to them in coolers, it adds up quickly.”

FMI about the event, contact Bonnie Combs at bcombs@Blackstone HeritageCorridor.org or (508) 234-4242.

BHC named Hannaford Program beneficiary Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Cause Bag program for the month of August. For every Hannaford Helps reusable bag with the good karma message purchased at the Uxbridge Hannaford during the month of August, BHC will receive a $1 donation.

“We are grateful for the recognition

by Hannaford and this program will help support the work we do to preserve and promote the historical, cultural, recreational, and natural resources in the National Heritage Corridor,” said Megan DiPrete, Executive Director of

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BHC. “The bag itself speaks to our Trash Responsibly™ program and helps to reduce our dependency on single-use plastic bags which negatively impact our environment when not properly recycled.”

Hannaford is a collection point for recycling plastic shopping bags and plastic film packaging as part of the Trex Company recycling program.

These plastics include LDPE/HDPE films such as newspaper sleeves, bread bags, product wrap, cereal liners, food

storage bags, ice bags, pellet bags, produce bags, dry cleaning bags, grocery bags, case overwrap, packaging air pillows, salt bags and more. Plastic must be clean and dry. Look for the bin inside store entrance. To learn more about plastics recycling, visit trexrecycling.com.

To learn more about BHC, visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. FMI on the Hannaford Cause Bag program, visit hannaford. bags4mycause.com or facebook.com/ hhbagprogram.

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Keeping pets out of shelters through revolutionizing animal welfare When people think of Second Chance they think of pets in need of homes. That is what you think of when you think of most shelters. But Second Chance has found a way to help 26,000 pets a year and keep them out of shelters before they ever go into shelters in the first place.

“It is an innovative idea that is catching on throughout the country” stated Sheryl Blancato, Executive Director. We are proud to be the first and I believe still the only animal welfare organization in MA to offer full service subsidized veterinary care. We currently have clinics in North

Brookfield and Springfield. The newest one will be in Worcester.”

But this concept doesn’t come without its share of hurdles. The first of which is the thought that subsidized rates means substandard or limited care. “It is something we struggle to overcome every day” Mrs. Blancato noted. “We have the same quality of veterinarians on our staff as anybody else does. They are all licensed veterinarians in MA and many have many years of experience in private practice before coming to us. Some as much as 40 years. Not only that, we have the abil-

Milford Federal Savings & Loan earns 5-Star Rating

An invaluable partner to the community

Milford Federal Savings and Loan in Milford, Massachusetts is pleased to report it has once again earned a coveted 5-Star rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. (A five-star rating indicates the bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more.)

Milford Federal Savings and Loan has earned and maintained this top 5-Star rating for 29 consecutive quarters, and that deserves recognition.

“Milford Federal Savings and Loan is an integral member of the community,” remarks

Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial.

“Its support provides the vitality the community needs to remain socially, educationally and commercially vibrant. A strong community, in turn, produces a strong community bank. And the cycle continues. True community banks, like Milford Federal Savings and Loan, understand that what is good for the community is equally good for them, making them an invaluable neighbor.”

Established in 1887, Milford Federal Savings and Loan has been providing value to its neighbors and friends for 130 years. Today it operates through four conveniently located offices in Milford, Whitinsville and Woonsocket and can be found on the web at milfordfederal.com.

MUSIC BAND INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO Kids can come hear and try out instruments!

Join Us Sat., August 19th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This is free and open to the public.

Providing Lessons In: GUITAR • BASS • DRUMS PIANO • VIOLIN • FLUTE VIOLA • CELLO • TRUMPET UKULELE • CLARINET SAXOPHONE • FLUTE • VOICE All ages and ability, adults welcome.

Repairs of Strings, Brass & Woodwind Instruments HOURS: Monday - Thursday 2 pm to 8 pm Friday 2 pm to 6:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 4 pm

6 MENDON ST., UXBRIDGE, MA

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a patient recovering after a broken leg. ity to do x-rays, ultrasound, all kinds of surgery, etc. The only difference in what we are doing is that we offer subsidized rates to those that qualify.”

Subsidized veterinary care is an innovative way of keeping pets out of shelters. Many pets that are surrendered to shelters end up there because their owners, who love them, cannot afford the care they need when their pet becomes ill. This means that the shelters taking them in then take on that financial burden before they can adopt the pet back out. “It seemed crazy to me that we would spend donor dollars getting a pet healthy and then finding them a new home when they had a great home to begin with” Mrs. Blancato noted. “Think about the elderly person who is on a fixed income.

They may be widowed and this pet means the world to them. But then the pet gets a serious illness. They have no way to afford standard veterinary care and they don’t want to put the animal down to stop their suffering. So, they bring it to a shelter. It is far less expensive for us to absorb some of the cost of care and keep that pet with their loving owner than take the pet into the shelter and have the additional cost of housing, food,

and care. It just makes sense.”

Second Chance is about to open their third subsidized veterinary clinic, this one located in the City of Worcester. “We picked the area for this new clinic where the poverty level in some neighborhoods is as high as 59%. It is where we already have our Pets for Life program that provides free spay/neuter for residents in the zip codes of 01608 and 01610 as part of that program. The Pets for Life program is targeted to those zip codes but the veterinary clinic will be open to everyone.

“What many people don’t realize is that we have 8 veterinarians on staff. They can pretty much do anything that needs to be done to help pets whether it is an exam, surgery, care for a sick pet or simply a general wellness exam. We love the veterinary clinics around us and work with many of them. We partner with the community so that we can create healthy pet communities and keep pets with owners when the pets have great homes and just need a little help to keep them there. It really is a simple concept and it allows us to utilize our donations to their fullest. The average cost of having a pet in the shelter and getting them medical care, housing and daily care until adoption is typically $400. - $800. We can help keep a pet in a home for an average of only $100. While some may require a lot of care, many simply just need a medication to care for an illness. We want every pet to have a loving home and be healthy and most importantly, to stay in their home whenever possible. We want every community to be a healthy pet community free of treatable diseases, including those that could be passed on to humans.”

FMI on this program, please visit their website at www.secondchanceanimals.org

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a Ca r in G Cr Ow D During the closing ceremonies of the 2017 w hitinsville s e r Ve project (pictured at left) are most of the 107 volunteers from across the country and Canada who participated in a weeklong service project in the b lackstone r iver Valley n ational Heritage Corridor hosted by Pleasant s treet Christian r eform Church.

s uzanne b uchanan (left), volunteer coordinator at b lackstone Heritage Corridor, inc., receives a check from Jack Crawford (center), w hitinsville s e r Ve worksite coordinator and a nnika b angma, w hitinsville s e r Ve project coordinator.

Whitinsville SERVE project gives back

The check presented for $80,337 represents an in-kind donation of volunteer service from the Whitinsville SERVE project which contributed 3,328 hours of volunteer service by 107 volunteers. The one-week volunteer project hosted students from across the country and Canada to volunteer in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Service projects were held in Whitinsville, Uxbridge, Northbridge, Millville, Grafton, and Douglas this year.

This is the second year the church has hosted the project. This year, the group performed a total of 3,328 hours of volunteer service in projects benefitting the National Heritage Corridor including Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation properties, the Northbridge Senior Center, Northbridge DPW, Community Harvest Project, Children’s Haven, Whitinsville Retirement Home, Northbridge Police and Fire Departments, and Fairwoods Recreation Center.

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North Uxbridge Baptist Church renamed Cornerstone Church

North Uxbridge Baptist Church announces to the community that it has changed its name to Cornerstone Church. While the mission and Conservative Baptist affiliation of Cornerstone Church remain the same, only the name has changed. After years of careful consideration and prayer, several factors have influenced this decision.

“Our church’s mission is still to share the love and truth of Christ with those in our community, no matter what the cost to us,” shares Jamie Walton, Senior Pastor for the past 10 years. “We realized that our church’s name could actually be hindering our mission.”

The way churches were named centuries ago is no longer relevant today.

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In the 19th century, as Christian immigrants were flooding into the Blackstone Valley, they tended to divide based on territory and religious denomination and they named their local village churches accordingly. North Uxbridge Baptist Church began in the mid-1800s when a group from Sutton Baptist Church started a new Baptist church in North Uxbridge. The new church took on the name of the village it was started in because those are the people it would serve and it took on the name of the denomination it was associated with.

For many decades, the church’s ministry has expanded beyond the boundaries of North Uxbridge and into the entire Blackstone Valley. “Many people

attend Cornerstone Church from several towns away and we have church ministries that reach as far as Worcester,” says Pastor Walton. “Having the village of North Uxbridge in our name is misleading. Our location no longer limits who we are here to serve.”

Cornerstone Church still stands on the same beliefs and doctrine and is still a member of Conservative Baptists Northeast, but has dropped the word Baptist from the name. “This was a difficult decision,” says Pastor Walton.

“About 150 years ago when the church began, most Americans went to church and the general public understood what various denominations believed and

how they were different. That is no longer the case. Today, a denomination name is not usually what attracts someone to a church and it may even carry negative stereotypes. The last thing we want is for people to not visit our church simply because of our name.”

“Unfortunately, many Americans now associate the word Baptist with the hateful actions of the Westboro Baptist Church of Kansas that we’ve all heard about in the media for several years.

They do not share the truth and love of Christ. They are an embarrassment to Christians and unfortunately they have soiled the Baptist name.”

“Our new name, Cornerstone Church,

represents who we really are. In the Bible, Christ is described as the Cornerstone on which the church is built. Jesus Christ never changes and He is always relevant.” Walton adds, “And we are still the church located on the corner of Rt. 122 and Hartford Ave. in North Uxbridge.”

Cornerstone Church will be hosting a free community fun day in late summer or early fall in celebration of its new name. Visitors are always welcome on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. All are welcome and childcare is provided. For more information about Cornerstone Church, visit CornerstoneBV.org.

Pay raise deeply unpopular with voters Likely voters aren’t inclined to reelect legislators who voted “yes” on the 40 percent pay increase passed earlier this year. They’re not buying arguments put forth by legislative leaders about the crucial need for a graduated income tax, either.

A poll conducted by nationally recognized data specialist Advantage, Inc. revealed deep distrust amongst the electorate toward the legislature.

An overwhelming majority, 65 percent, said they would be less likely to

support a legislator who voted in favor of the graduated income tax. An even larger majority, 76 percent, would be less likely to reelect one who voted to raise their own pay.

Also of note: 60 percent of those surveyed had little confidence that the legislature would spend money raised by the proposed tax hike on transportation and education, as proponents have promised. That skepticism remains strong amongst voters of every party affiliation and political ideology.

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Among Democrats (51%), Independents (66%), and self-identified progressives (47%) are either not very or not at all confident that, if the constitutional amendment passes, the money will go to the stated causes by the proponents.

"Massachusetts voters are smart and have a good memory. They have rejected the graduated income tax scheme five times and know if Beacon Hill has more money, they’ll just spend it.

Likely voters think that a 80 percent income tax hike will be used for spending perks like a 40 percent legislative pay raise,” Paul Craney, a member of the Board of Directors at the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, said.

“The pay raise may have been great for lawmakers but horrible for advocates for the tax increase.”

A copy of the poll may be found at www.MassFiscal.org or by request.

Submitted by Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance advocates for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability in state government and increased economic opportunity for the people of our Commonwealth.

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b iLL Pe r r y Me MOr ia L s CHOLa r s HiP - r ecipients (pictured from left to right): Kaitlin Hartman; Daniel Mendoza; b ob Cole, originator of the b ill Perry Memorial s cholarship; and a lyssa r uggiero.

Scholarships awarded to students Two scholarships were recently awarded at Milford Regional Medical Center to members of the Class of 2017. The Bill Perry Memorial Scholarship and the Milford Regional Auxiliary Scholarship are awarded annually to local students. Attached are photos for each scholarship and below are the corresponding captions.

Bill Perry Memorial Scholarship The Bill Perry Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Kaitlin Hartman of Milford, Daniel Mendoza of Milford and Alyssa Ruggiero of Blackstone.

The recipients are Milford Regional volunteers who wrote an essay on how they exemplify the characteristics valued by former volunteer Bill Perry including volunteerism, athletics and sense of humor. Both Alyssa and Kaitlin will plan to study nursing.

Alyssa will attend Anna Maria College

and Kaitlin will attend the University of New Hampshire. Daniel will attend Harvard University to study biomedical science and biochemistry as a pre-med student.

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All towns are welcome to an Electronic and Appliance Recycle Day in Upton (Rain or shine). Location: First United Parish, One Church Street, Upton on Saturday August 12th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ( cash or checks accepted) Bring these items to the parking lot:

Also included: Bicycle Recycle Day, no fee. Bring your unwanted old or new bicycle and drop it off, it will be reused again. Our aim is to keep bikes from being thrown out when they can be reused. Pick up available for bicycles.

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Computer towers, Scanners, VCR, Copiers, DVD, Stereo Equipment, Computer Tower, Lighting, Vacuum, Answering Machine, Fax, Speakers, Compact disc., Circuit Boards , Radios, Modems, Word Processor, Fans, Video equipment, Game Console, Xbox, etc., Tape Players, Typewriters (Anything with a plug and more) $5 ea.

Dishwasher, Dryers, Stoves, Microwaves, Ex. Equipment, Lawn Mowers, Dehumidifiers, Snow Blowers, Vacuum, Small Engine Items: $10 ea. Glass Monitors, Flat Panel Monitors, etc. $10 ea., TV's: 15-35, AC: $15, Refrigerators: $20-$25, Scrap/ Junk Metal: $10 car load, Cables, Keyboards, Car Batteries, Cell Phones: No Fee

MiLFOr D r e GiOn a L a u x iLia r y s CHOLa r s HiP - Milford r egional Medical Center’s a uxiliary recently awarded their annual scholarships to Daniel Mendoza and a llison b uckenmaier, both of Milford. b oth plan to enroll in a pre-med program. Daniel will attend Harvard u niversity, while a llison plans to attend n ortheastern u niversity. Pictured are the winners with members of the scholarship review committee.

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UniBank awards $46,000 in scholarships UniBank awarded a total of $46,000 in scholarships to twenty-three class of 2017 graduates from many local high schools. UniBank offers annual scholarships to support the educational endeavors of exceptional students in the towns served by UniBank branches in Central Massachusetts and MetroWest. Each school selected a winner using UniBank’s qualifying criteria: character, involvement in school or community activities, financial need and academic achievement.

Scholarship winners and their parents were honored at a recent breakfast reception hosted by UniBank President and CEO, Sam S. Pepper, Jr. at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. Mr. Pepper spoke with the students about their achievements through high school and adventures that lay ahead as they head off to college. UniBank’s branch managers were on hand to present the students with their scholarships at the breakfast.

PHOTOGRAPHED AT RIGHT: (Back row left-right): Jesse Asare, graduate of North HS in Worcester; Austin Odell, graduate of Hopkinton HS; Kweku Sam Colecraft, graduate of Abby Kelly Foster Charter Public School in Worcester; Harmit Raval, graduate of Milford HS; and Cameron LeBlanc, graduate of Burncoat HS in Worcester.

(Center row left-right): Lauren Bek, graduate of Whitinsville Christian HS; Audrey George, graduate of Douglas HS; Cali Bloem, graduate of Northbridge HS; Angela Vergilis, graduate of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical HS (Recipient of the UniBank Corporal John Dawson Memorial Scholarship); Sam S. Pepper, Jr., UniBank President and CEO; Savannah Russell, graduate of Sutton HS; Danirose Billings, graduate of Hopedale HS; Ina Perez, graduate of Doherty Memorial HS in Worcester; and Julia Markowski, graduate of Grafton HS. (Front row left-right): Neve Palmieri, graduate of Uxbridge HS; and Leana Radzik, graduate of Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science in Worcester.

NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: Alexander Le, graduate of South HS in Worcester; Bryhannah Young, graduate of University Park Campus School in Worcester; Kayma Snook, graduate of Nipmuc Regional HS; Saralynn Spear, graduate of Blackstone-Millville Regional HS; Tabitha Fields, graduate of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical HS; Arianna Kassos, graduate of Shrewsbury HS; Emilia Roemer, graduate of Worcester Technical HS; and Nhi Tran, graduate of Claremont Academy in Worcester.

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Free Home Buying Seminar offered UniBank will be sponsoring free monthly home buying seminars throughout 2017. These educational opportunities will provide homebuyers with valuable information about finding and buying the home of their dreams. Important discussion topics include: negotiating a winning offer, finding the right mortgage and prequalifying, down payment options, the importance of home inspections, and more. Refreshments will be served and a door prize will be awarded.

This months seminar will be on Wednesday, August 9th, from 6:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. at UniBank’s Uxbridge branch located at 25 North Main Street.

Seminar speakers include: Karen Beane, UniBank Mortgage Consultant (NMLS #485228); Bill McCormick, Realtor, McCormick Properties; Mark Wickstrom, Attorney, Wickstrom Morse, LLP; and Stephen Tosches, Appraiser, US Realty Associates.

Contact UniBank’s Michael Sulham at 508-278-2434 or michael. sulham@ unibank.com to register.

Attendees will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Sweepstakes to win gift card is subject to complete

official rules which are available at UniBank’s Uxbridge branch. To enter, individuals must register and attend the seminar. No purchase necessary to win.

All seminar attendees will receive a $250 mortgage closing cost coupon from UniBank.

The bank’s September seminar will take place at UniBank’s Hopkinton branch located at 87 West Main Street.

The bank’s October seminar will take place at UniBank’s Milford branch located at 91 Prospect Street. Dates and details will be forthcoming. For up-todate details, visit www.unibank.com.

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e very s unday at Alternatives in Whitinsville at 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. All levels welcome s uggested donation $5 (b eginning Memorial Day weekend the 7:30 am class will be held at River b end f arm in u xbridge weather permitting).

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f irst & t hird t uesday of the month @ 12:15 at Quaker t avern, 466 Quaker h ighway, u xbridge. g uests are always welcome to attend.

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indoor Community v olleyball 6:30-8:30 PM valley Chapel l ower Campus (Precious o nes Child Care building) 130 Douglas s t, u xbridge Pick up games. All levels welcomed. $1.00 a week f Mi: Call Jeannette g okey 1-508-735-0967

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AMe RiCAn l e g io n Me e t in g 7 PM American l egion h all 59 Douglas s t., u xbridge

Sat. 5th

WAt e Rs f ARM Do n k e y & Mu l e f u n s h o W 9-3 PM 53 Waters Rd., s utton. www.watersfarm.com e ARt h AWARe n e s s DAy s outhwick Zoo, 2 s outhwick s t., Mendon 10 AM to 5 PM f Mi: 800-258-9182 www.southwickzoo.com

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e v e n in g in t h e g ARDe n s 6-8 PM u xbridgeCommunity g ardens on s utton s t., u xbridge. Music, s carecrow Contest & More! Raindate: August 10th

Sat. 12th

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Summer Concert Series Returns Alternatives and ValleyCAST are proud to announce the return of their Free Summer Concert Series featuring a wide variety of high quality music performed by some of Blackstone Valley’s local talent. The concert series, now in its 7th year, is one of the most popular events at the Whitin Mill drawing crowds of all ages and walks of life.

The series takes place from 6:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. every Thursday evening from July 6th through August 31st at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA. Refreshments will be available for purchase from Uxbridge First Holiday Night. In case of inclement weather, the concert moves inside the Singh Performance Center at the same location. Uxbridge Holiday First Night will not be available if the concert moves indoors.

The concert series is sponsored by Lampin Corporation, UniBank, Alternatives and ValleyCAST. ValleyCAST is a nonprofit dedicated to building a creative, inclusive and prosperous community through the promotion, education and celebration of the culture, arts and sciences in the Blackstone Valley.

ValleyCAST is a subsidiary of Alternatives, a non-profit organization committed to helping individuals with disabilities, throughout Central Massachusetts, build successful and satisfying lives in the community, lives that

include real homes, real jobs and real relationships.

“These fabulous free concerts are our way of bringing people of all abilities together and also a way of giving back to the community,” says Cristi Collari, Director of Community Outreach at Alternatives. “We couldn’t offer them without the generosity of the bands and our sponsors.”

FREE CONCERT SERIES SCHEDULE: • August 3rd Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds • August 10th South Street Band • August 17th Blackstone Valley Bluegrass • August 24th Lizzie James and the Greystone Rail • August 31st HELP! The Cure for Beatlemania For more information about ValleyCAST visit AlternativesNet.org/ValleyCAST. For more information about Alternatives’ services visit AlternativesNet.org or call (508) 2346232.

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Uxbridge Senior Center Calendar The Uxbridge Senior Center located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge is a cooling station. If you need to get out of the heat for a few hours, feel free to come join them at the senior center.

Remember to check in on your elderly family members, friends and neighbors during the hot summer months.

Telephone: 508-278-8622 or online at: Uxbridge-ma.gov/coa, and Facebook. com/UxbridgeMASeniorCenter.

During special events, they encourage those who can to carpool or take the van. There is additional parking behind Coves, the Library and also at Savers Bank. If you have any questions about parking, please do not hesitate to call the senior center.

Please call the Senior Center 24 hours ahead to reserve your meal and also to arrange for transportation to lunch and for medical appointments. Please remember to also call if you need to cancel.

Van transportation begins at 10:30 a.m. each day. Please check with the Senior Center by calling 508-278-8622, Uxbridge Cable Local Access Channel 191, Facebook, or the Council on Aging website for the Lunch Menu.

The Senior Center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry.

Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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They also continue to need in kind donations of plastic 8oz cups, styrofoam 8oz cups and napkins. One can donate directly to the center at 36 S. Main Street or on-line via the town’s web page. Every donation helps and comes enormously appreciated! Thank you to all who have already donated as well.

Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. New Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. Please make note of this time change so you will be sure to be ready.

Walmart shopping will be on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Pick up begins at 12:30 p.m. Please sign up in advance by calling to reserve your seat on the van.

Games at the Senior Center will be played during lunches! They will be playing the card game every Tuesday.

BINGO will be played on Thursdays.

Come join them for a delicious lunch and have fun playing. Be sure to call by 10:00 a.m. on the day that you would like to come.

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Students from UHS and BVT will be teaching classes this year. You can call ahead to sign up or just stop in.

Everyone is welcome. Student teachers can help you on your tablet, phone, nooks, iPads, Kindles, etc. Bring in your device and learn. They are wireless at the Senior so please feel free to come take advantage of this service.

Tuesday, August 1st, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fallon Health Ice-cream Social. Brian Guagnini, Sales Executive Medicare Sales will host an icecream social. If you have any questions about your FallonHealth Plan, please feel free to join for lunch or stop by after lunch to meet Brian, who has replaced Kerrie Soltys.

Tuesday, August 1st – 6:30 p.m .– 7:30 p.m. Summer School for Adults “Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate” presented by Dr. Charles E. Lutton.

Have you always wanted to know about health care but were too weak or confused to ask? Dr. Lutton will be discussing “Laboratory Medicine: How will studies impact your care?” This course and all others are free of charge.

Materials will be funded by a grant from the Uxbridge Elderly Connection.

Friday, August 4th 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.. Police Chief Jeff Lourie will hold his monthly Community Policing Bureau Presentation. His guest speaker will be Elisabeth A. Haddad from Worcester County District Attorney

t e a CHin G t e CHs - Look who's teaching s ummer s chool for s eniors at u xbridge s enior Center every t uesday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come learn how to use your gizmos and doodads from experts like a shley, r yan, Jadon and Jake from u xbridge High s chool and b lackstone Valley t ech.

Joseph D. Early’s office. Please be sure to call ahead as seating is limited.

Uxbridge Community Television will film this event and it will be aired on local cable access. The seniors are thankful to be working closely with the Uxbridge Police Department and to have Uxbridge Community Television film these events.

Tuesday, August 8th 1:00 p.m.

Uxbridge Free Public Library Presents

Page Turners at the Uxbridge Senior Center. Chris and Zack will talk about some of their newest books at the library and handouts will be provided at the event. The Book Club is now reading “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick. You can ask for a copy at the library or call 508278-8624. The next book group discussion will be held at the center on Tuescontinued on next page

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Tuesday, August 8th 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free Summer School for Adults “Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate” presented by Dr. Charles E. Lutton.

Have you always wanted to know about health care but were too weak or confused to ask? Dr. Lutton will be discussing “Consumer and/or Patient: Your Role”. This course and all others are free of charge. Materials will be funded by a grant from the Uxbridge Elderly Connection.

Thursday, August 10th 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m .Pizza Party! Uxbridge House of Pizza for lunch. Call to join for some delicious Pizza and BINGO! Friday, August 11th 12:00 p.m..

Summer Luncheon at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster. Cost will be $20.00 per person which includes meal, coffee, tea or soda, gratuities and you will have a wide variety of meal choices. You can meet up at the senior center at 11:00 a.m. Transportation will be available and those who are able to drive are encouraged to do so and to car pool if possible. Those who wish, can meet them at the restaurant. Please call the senior center to sign up.

Saturday, August 19th 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic Sponsored by Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis and the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association held at SAC Park - 348 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, MA. A fun-filled day with complimentary lunch, raffles and BINGO in honor of seniors! A van will be available from the Uxbridge Senior Center for the first 10 seniors that wish to attend this fun

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event. For more information about the senior picnic, contact Donna Ostiguy at dostiguy@worcestercountysheriff.com Tuesday, August 22nd 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salmon Health VNA will be available for the blood pressure clinic.

If you have any questions about new symptoms you may have, questions about new medications, or any other health problem, they will be able to help you with them. Janet Iocabelli will be at the senior center every fourth Tuesday. Please join for lunch and participate in this important free monthly clinic offered by the Salmon VNA. Monday, August 28th. Dr. Michael Biancamano Podiatry Clinic. The foot doctor will be at the Senior Center.

Appointments are set up on a first come, first served basis and run rather quickly. Please call to schedule an appointment. Also, please let them know if you require transportation to the podiatry clinic.

Thursday, August 31st 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. End of Summer Luau. Be sure to sign up early as space is limited.

Come join them to say goodbye to Summer and have some fun! Hawaiian attire is optional.

LOOKING AT THE MONTH AHEAD: Tuesday, September 12th 10:00 a.m.

– 2:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Healthy Harvest & Safety Symposium at the Auburn Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive, Auburn, MA. Sponsored by the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association. Join them for this FREE educational event for seniors.

Including distinguished speakers, senior safety BINGO, raffles, public safety & wellness tips, community resources and so much more! Complimentary lunch included. Super topics for seniors from Sheriff Lew Evangelidis, St.

Vincent Hospital Physicians and more!

Space is limited, to reserve your spot, please contact dostiguy@worcestercountysheriff.org or call 508-796-2638.

The Registry of Motor Vehicles is partnering with area Councils on Aging to provide five of the most common transactions at COA sites to hopefully decrease wait times at registry branches. The Uxbridge Senior Center will be one of those sites. Transactions are: license renewals (for licensed drivers younger than age 75 and if you do not need an eye test), registration renewals, change of address, duplicate license or registration, and how to report a lost or stolen disability placard and how to request a replacement.

If you need assistance with one of the above transactions, please call 508278-8622 to schedule an appointment with Gail, Outreach Coordinator. You must have a valid checking account or credit card to process any transaction; no cash will be accepted. Please be advised that the staff/volunteers at the Uxbridge Senior Center are not required to provide assistance, and there may be instances where Senior Center staff/volunteers may decline to process your transaction with the Registry. You will be required to sign a waiver.

NAVICARE - Nelly Colon is the Account Executive. You are eligible to join Navicare if you are 65 or older, live in our service area and have MassHealth. Nelly Colon can be reached at 508-847-8511 and she is also bi-lingual.

VETERAN SERVICES OFFICE is located at The Uxbridge Town Hall.

Carl J. Bradshaw, District Director can be reached at 508-278-8600 ext. 2017 and AnnMarie Cleary, Assistant

Director can be reached at 508-2788600 ext. 2037. Office hours are posted on the door.

THE SILVER CLUB TRIPS • A 3-day trip to Atlantic City and Cape May from Oct. 17th to the 19th.

• Providence to see THE PRICE IS RIGHT -- LIVE! A fun day trip on Sunday, Oct. 22nd.

• Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, NH. from Nov. 13th 15th.

There are also a couple of 1 night Christmas trips planned. One to Saratoga, NY from Nov. 30th to Dec. 1st, for the Victorian Streetwalk. They close the entire center of town to traffic so everyone can stroll, dine and shop.

Carolers walk the sidewalks dressed in elegant period costumes and create beautiful music and song. A tour of the Batcheller Mansion built in 1873 and a stop for lunch at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge along with a stop at the annual Festival of Decorated Trees at the Berkshire Museum is also included.

The other is to Vermont with a stay at the beautiful historic Middlebury Inn from Dec. 8th - 9th, A stop at the iconic Vermont Country Store will be made en route and the 2nd day will be spent at the Wassail Celebration complete with the Wassail Parade in Woodstock.

This tradition, now in its 33rd year, was voted one of the "Best Christmas Celebrations in New England" by Yankee Magazine. Make some plans to enjoy one of these traditional events!

Please call Sue at 508-476-5820 for more information. All trips pick up passengers at the Whitinsville Wal-Mart and at the Westborough Senior Center.

NEWS FROM SHINE FOR AUGUST WHEN CAN YOU ENROLL IN A MEDIGAP PLAN? Medigap plans are health insurance plans that provide extra protection beyond Medicare by filling in some of the “gaps” in Medicare coverage. In Massachusetts, these plans allow continuous open enrollment. You must have Medicare A and B to enroll, and cannot be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Anyone who is eligible may enroll or change plans or coverage levels at any time, with changes effective the first of the following month. Note that Medigap policies do not cover prescription drugs, which are covered separately under Medicare Part

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D. In Massachusetts, seven insurers offer the same two Medigap plans, Core and Supplement 1. The Core plan pays some of the co-pays for Medicare covered services, while the Supplement 1 covers all the deductibles and co-pays for these services. This means that a Medigap policy will generally pay only when Medicare approves payment.

With a Medigap policy, you are free to choose any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare and you do not need referrals to see a specialist.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE TURNING 65 YOU SHOULD CONTACT SOCIAL SECURITY TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE. MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY HAS NO CONNECTION TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. ALSO, COVERAGE FROM THE HEALTH CONNECTOR DOES NOT EXEMPT YOU FROM THIS REQUIREMENT TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE, AS YOU WILL LOSE YOUR HEALTH CONNECTOR SUBSIDY WHEN YOU TURN 65. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR SHINE REGIONAL OFFICE AT 1-800-243-4636 OPTION #3.

Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) volunteers can help you. They offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. Call your senior center and ask for a SHINE appointment. You can also call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back. You can now visit us on the internet at www.shinema.org “SHINE’S MEDICARE AND MORE” The Central MASS SHINE Program is now sponsoring a monthly Cable TV program called SHINE’s MEDICARE AND MORE”, they hope your local cable channel will pick it up. This program is designed to educate and update MEDICARE beneficiaries and their families on MEDICARE and other programs that can assist you with your health insurance needs. If you don’t see it on your local cable channel give them call and ask about it.

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Northbridge Senior Center events slated The Northbridge Senior Center, located at 20 High Street in Whitinsville, has announced a list of upcoming events.

FMI Phone: 508-234-2002 • Tai Chi Class Tuesdays 10:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m. $2/class. This is an ancient art of medicine to improve health, energy, balance and muscle training. Beginners are most welcome!

• Tim Van Egmond: Entertainer Wednesday August 2nd at 1:30 p.m.

Come join them for this Intergenerational Program at the Senior Center.

Tim will be performing “Grandfather’s Advice” and they are welcoming families in the community to join.

• Senator Moore Office Hour Monday August 7th at 1:00 p.m.

• Ask the Nurse/Blood Pressure Clinic Tuesday August 8th from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

• Fallon Representative Tuesday August 8th at 10:00 a.m.

• Mechanics Hall & Coney Island Wednesday August 9th, leaving at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the Worcester Organ Concert Youth Showcase featuring Christian Copeley. Cost of the trip is $8, lunch is on your own at Coney Island.

• Laughter Wellness Class Wednesday August 9th from 9:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Laugh for the sake of exercise and social connection.

• RMV Near Me Thursday August 10th from 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. & Thursday August 24th from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Make an appointment with Adele or Michelle to get your license renewed, renew your registration, apply for a new handicap placard if yours is lost or stolen. Some restrictions apply.

• Carl Bradshaw Veteran’s Services Representative; Thursday August 17th at 10:30 a.m.

• Caregiver Support Group Tuesday August 22nd at 3:00 p.m.

• Movie: “Roman Holiday” Wednesday August 23rd at 12:45 p.m.

Starring Audrey Hepburn, come in and get cool, enjoy this classic and have popcorn and refreshments.

What’s Happening at Sutton Senior Center

The Sutton Senior Center is located at 19 Hough Road in Sutton.

• Upcoming Day Trips: Martha’s Vineyard September 13th, Norman Rockwell Museum October 17th, Newport Playhouse October 29th.

Call Jeannine for more information.

ATTENTION TRAVELERS: Come and join them for a Collette Tours Spotlight on New Orleans Trip.

This is a 5 day trip from October 16th20th, 2017 with inclusions. Highlights include: French Quarter, choice of Cabildo or Presbytere Museum, New Orleans School of Cooking, Jazz Revue, Swamp Tour, choice of National WWII Museum or Mardi Gras World. Refer to website: nscfine.com and click on the FINE Traveler’s tab for complete details and itinerary. Call 508-259-3786 to reserve your spot.

MONDAY ~ 7th 11:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Lunch in August. Join them for an early "Thanks" and have some fun and good food. Call Michelle Saucier @ 508234-0703 for lunch reservation.

MONDAY ~ 21st 11:45 a.m. Chinese Lunch Monday.

Join for lunch, fun & surprises. For reservations call Michelle Saucier @ 508-234-0703.

TUESDAY ~ 22nd 12:30 p.m. Off Site BBQ. Bring a dish to pass and join them for swimming, boating, fun & food at a local friend's house. Call Senior Center @ 508-2340703 to sign up. All Welcome.

11:00 a.m. Book Club-Books provided at front desk.

Thursdays 10:00 a.m.Pitch 12:30 p.m. Darts 2:00 p.m. Zumba gold class.

Free w/ Gloria Beaupre

WEEKLY FEATURES Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m.

Tai Chi Free classes.

Mondays 12:30 p.m. Free Mat Yoga classes.

Wednesdays & Fridays 1:00 p.m. Bingo

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. Tool Shed For Men Only!

Chat about nothing!

10:45 a.m. Free Yoga classes 12:30 p.m. Cribbage. Looking for players. They will teach you how to play.

2:00 p.m. Power Walk (Inside On CD/Television)

Fridays 9:00 a.m. "I'm Sorry" Fun card game for all ages 10:00 a.m. Free Yoga class 11:00 a.m. Ukulele class

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. Muscular Strength Exercise

Millbury Senior Center posts news The Millbury Council on Aging is located at 1 River Street in Millbury.

Phone: 508-865-9154 UPCOMING SUMMER CONCERT Sponsored by the generosity of Mike & Lucille Maguire. Eddie Forman Polka Band: Thursday, August 17th, 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Hot dogs & drinks will be available for sale. These events will be held rain or shine, bring your lawn chairs!

UPCOMING TRIPS York Maine Lobster Bake (on the Wharf) At York’s Landing in York, Maine. Choice of Lobster Bake or Chicken. Visit the famous Stonewall Kitchen and view the Nubble Light House. Leaving at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23rd Cost $68.00. Call the center for reservations.

FOXWOODS TRIP Monday, September 11th The bus leaves the Millbury Senior Center at 7:00 a.m. and returns at 4:45

p.m. Cost is $25.00. Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your seat.

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

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

RMV TRANSACTIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Five Transactions: License renewals for drivers younger than 75, Registration renewals, Change of Address, Duplicate license or registration, How to report a lost or stolen disability placard and request a replacement. Call center for an appointment!

MONDAY 8:30 a.m.: Walking Club 9:30 a.m.: Light Exercise 12:30 p.m.: Wii Bowling 1:00 p.m.: Cribbage 1:00 p.m.: Game Day, including Cribbage, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers, Scat & Wii Bowling

TUESDAY 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: Blood Pressure 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. : Zumba Gold 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Yoga 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 THURSDAY 9:00 a.m.: Cards 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.: Adult “Coloring Class” 12:45 p.m.: Whist 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Computer & Cell phone class, Reservations required.

FRIDAY 9:00 a.m.: Shopping 9:30 a.m.: Light Exercise 12:30 p.m.: Bridge & Scat Lunch Monday - Friday at Noon

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• Monthly Birthday Celebration Date to be announced • Pressed Flowers Design Class Wednesday August 30th from 9:30 a.m.

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Free fun events offered at Sutton Library Sutton Free Public Library has released a list of upcoming evnets. The library is located at 4 Uxbridge Road in Sutton. Telephone: 508-865-8752 and online at: www.suttonpubliclibrary.org FOR ADULTS: • Book Discussion Groups Wednesday August 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Sutton Senior Center, Thursday August 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Library A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny will be the title discussed.

• Writing Group August 10th at 6:00 p.m.

Join local author Lisa Shea for writing group. Come bounce your ideas off of other authors and get creative and constructive feedback.

• Adult Coloring Group August 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

Come relax and spend some time coloring. Bring your own coloring books and pencils, or use theirs.

No need to register, just drop in.

• Krosslink Entrepreneur Meet-Up August 22nd at 6:30 p.m.

Get out of the office and meet other local entrepreneurs for some inspiration.

• Plant Night August 15th at 6:30 p.m.

For adults and teens ages 12 and up, please register. Come make your own terrarium with plants, rocks, soil, and more! All supplies are provided but space is limited so be sure to register.

• Cooking Classes Colin is back again with more great cooking classes! Please register for each date individually.

• Unprocess Your Plate August 1st at 6:30 p.m.

You hear it all the time eating unprocessed, nutritious food is a healthy way to eat, but who has time to spend hours making meals every day?

In this class, we'll learn some of the tips and tricks of making healthy food quick

and easy, so you can leave all the preservatives, additives, hidden salt, and sugar behind.

• Oil-Free Salad Dressings August 8th at 6:30 p.m.

Delicious, oil-free salad dressings? Yes, it's possible! In this class, they will make low-fat, high-taste fresh salad dressings without the thickeners, additives and sugar that you'll find in the store.

• Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating Presented by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens - August 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

Kate and Eric are back to talk about preserving your harvest so you can have your home grown fruits and veggies all year long. They will show different freezing techniques from baggies to food savers. They’ll also explain water bath canning and pressure canning. Lastly, they’ll show how to dehydrate your favorite herbs, fruits and veggies using the sun, an oven or an electric dehydrator. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Sutton Library.

• Hungrytown Folk Duo August 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Vermont-based Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown will play a delicious blend of acoustic based folk music with harmonies to die for. Often delicate, often reflective their music comes from the heart and the soul.

FOR TEENS: • Zombie Apocalooza!

August 11th from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Ages 13 and up. Fan of the Walking Dead or just really like Brains? Join them for snacks, and games. Doesn’t matter if you are uninfected or decomposing (seriously, feel free to dress up and may the best corpse win!), everyone will surely have an infectiously good time. Funded by the Friends of

the Sutton Library.

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by Rhode Island Computer Museum.

Registration Required-Space is Limited. August 25th at 1:00 p.m. Ages 9 and up. Learn how to program a robot built using the Raspberry Pi computer.

Make the robot talk and move in remote control or as a drone. Learn how sensors work to help the robot avoid obstacles and to run a track on its own. Complete team coding challenges and send the robot on an exploration mission to take pictures with an onboard camera! This program funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

• Tinker Tuesday Ages 10 and up August 15th at 2:00 p.m.

It’s time to tinker! Join them for wires, batteries and mad creations! These programs are funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

FOR KIDS: • Free Movie Friday All ages Come watch a fun family movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Sutton Public Library. August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Hotel for Dogs (2009, Paramount Pictures) This movie is rated PG and has a running time of 100 minutes.

• Storytime at the Bank Ages 1-5 Join Ms. Shannon at the new UniBank (next to Market 32 and Five Guys) for stories and a craft. UniBank’s storytime will take place two Mondays every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Sutton North Branch Community Room. August 14th & 28th at 10:30 a.m.

• Summer Storytimes Ages 1-5 Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Now -August 31st Come join for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts!

• Back to School Storytime Ages 3 and up. August 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Get

ready to go back to school with some school-themed stories and a fun craft.

• Lego Club Meetings Ages 5 and up August 10th at 12:30 p.m.

August 22nd at 12:30 p.m.

Join for some building fun!

• Deep Blue Sea Music and Movement Program with Deb Hudgins. August 7th at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 1-5. Come and get into motion with Deb Hudgins as she shares stories and songs about the ocean! This program is funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

• Lou’s Upcycles: Fused Plastic Upcycling Workshop Registration Required-Space is Limited August 1st at 3:00 p.m. Ages 8-10 Learn about recycling and upcycling with Lou's Upcycles! She will teach you how to make your own project, such as a pencil pouch, bag, wallet, etc... out of plastic food wrappers and bags! This program is funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

• Blizzards: Outwit the Elements Registration Required-Space is Limited August 11th at 2:00 p.m.

Ages 5-18, participating parents welcome, 3rd Floor Town Hall Meeting Room. A blizzard is coming! Engineer a tree house to withstand high winds, and save skiers from a wild mountain avalanche. With two exciting activities, this hands-on workshop gives participants a chance to plan, build, and test their designs against the forces of nature. Funded by a Museum of Science Traveling Programs scholarship.

FOR ALL AGES: • Crafternoons Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from Now -August 10th Drop in anytime between 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for a special craft!

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Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. (BVPTS) is proud to announce the addition of Andrew Lizotte, CSCS to their staff. Andrew graduated from Fitchburg State University with a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

a ndrew Lizotte, Cs Cs While attending FSU, Andrew was a four year member of the Fitchburg State University Football team where he achieved Academic All-Conference twice. Andrew completed his internship requirements at Edge Performance Systems, in Foxboro MA, during the summer of 2012. After graduation, he joined the staff there gaining extensive experience training, working with members of various NFL and NHL teams, including the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins, as well as the general public. After 5 years, he had become the Director of Program Design.

Andrew looks forward to developing the Wellness Program at BVPTS. He will be teaching strength and conditioning classes as well as being available for personal training. Andrew can be reached at (508) 234-7544 or at Andrew@bvpts.com beginning August 7th.

Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Meeting

Kathryn LeBlanc, owner of Dragonfly Quilt Shop in Bellingham, will be the guest speaker at the next Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Goss Hall, Unitarian Church on Maple Street in Mendon. Guests are welcome to come for a $5.00 fee.

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~Society ~ Celebrating 25 Years of WISE

Fundraiser to benefit the Villa at Saint Antoine

The Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE) at Assumption College marks its 25th year with a series of special programs and events throughout the year to celebrate lifelong learning for older adults in central Massachusetts. The scheduled series of events includes: • Kick-off brunch for members and their guests in October • Special lectures open to the public in November 2017 and April 2018 • An Anniversary Celebration for members and their guests in May 2018 • A sampler of WISE courses at an open house in June 2018 WISE offers more than 70 courses each year, covering topics in literature, science, music, history, art, law, technology, cinema, and more. Its partnerships with organizations such as Mass Audubon, the Worcester Art Museum, Tower Hill, and the Worcester Historical Museum enable WISE members to engage in the local community while

The Villa at Saint Antoine is planning an “All You Can Eat Clam Cakes & Chowder” fundraiser on Friday, August 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in its courtyard located on 400 Mendon Road in North Smithfield. Chef Cindy’s famous red, clear, and white chowders will be featured as well as her delicious clam cakes. Take out will also will be available. $10 dollars for advanced tickets or $12 at the door.

Also, beer, wine, soda, and baked goods will be available for purchase.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 401-767-2574. All proceeds will benefit The Villa at Saint Antoine, a not-for-profit health care ministry of the Diocese of Providence.

Worcester State releases Dean’s List

The following local students have been named to the Worcester State University Dean's List for Spring 2017.

Dean's list honors are awarded to matriculated undergraduate students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Full-time students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students must have earned a minimum of 6 credits.

DOUGLAS: Caitlin M Brooks, Haley N Davidson, Michelle R Fisher, Matthew D Foley, Diane M Forgit, Adam M Intinarelli, John E Maguire, Lea T Moreau, Timothy S Schroeder, Jolane F Thibault, Jared S Valentine EAST DOUGLAS: Morgan E Goozey, Vanessa A Niro, Rachel E Sutton NORTH UXBRIDGE: Jacquelynn K Rondeau NORTHBRIDGE: Vanessa L Babiy, Jessica C Carneiro, Donna J Cormier, Erik A Entenmann, Stephanie A Montano, Seanna Y Roy, Lindsay N Ryan SUTTON: Eric T Adams, Carter J Craft, April A Goddard, Alyssa L Gramstorff, Sarah M Kane, Gregory M King, Kinsale K McGrath, Gabrielle C Perry, Nathan D Posterro, Jerry R Rajotte, Robert L Roy UXBRIDGE: Paige A Anderson, Olivia L Cormier, Nathaniel I deVries, Harmony Q Estabrook, Michael J Gonya, Marta M Leitao, Sara G Lesack, Alyson L Levasseur, Cory J Pavao, Brady S Phillips, Carly J Saccoccio, Mikaela M Shanley, Chrystina D Smith, Derek R Wood WHITINSVILLE: Jonathan T Canoy, Meighan A Casey, Anthony J Flannery, Ronald F Hadge, Victoria M Hicks, Michaela N Joyce, Jamie E Magner, Randi L Ouillette, Melissa A Prudhomme, Julia L VandenAkker.

enhancing their knowledge and keeping their brains active.

“The presence of WISE on the Assumption campus and a lifetime of accumulated wisdom of its members provide students with additional sources of knowledge and inspiration,” said Assumption College President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. “WISE is also a reminder to all in the Assumption community that learning is a lifelong journey of exploration and discovery.”

During its quarter-century of service, WISE has provided courses, travel opportunities, and special events to several hundred people each year.

Registration for the fall and winter sessions of WISE courses began July 19th.

The course catalog is available at website: www.assumption.edu/ wise.

For more information, see the WISE website, contact the WISE office at 508-767-7513, or email Susan Perschbacher, WISE Director, at spersch@ assumption.edu.

Stone promoted to Vice President of Human Resources

u Ku Le Le CLa s s - Funded by the u xbridge Cultural Council, u xbridge Free Public Library hosted Julie s tepanek's Learn the u kulele Class. t his family oriented event attracted patrons of all ages, from toddlers to the retired. a ll in attendance enjoyed learning basic ukulele techniques which culminated with learning how to play beginner level songs. s pecial thanks to the u xbridge Cultural Council for generously funding this program.

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Savers Bank announced the promotion of Elaine Stone to Vice President of Human Resources. Stone, who joined Savers Bank in 2006, will continue to be responsible for the overall administration of the human resource functions at the bank, including recruitment, compensation, payroll, benefits, employee relations, employment law and related compliance, and policy development.

“Attracting and developing the best employee talent goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to service excellence.” said Joe Coderre, President &

CEO of Savers Bank. “Elaine has played a critical role leading key initiatives to recruit and retain top talent as well as developing and implementing systems and programs to assist employees throughout their employment.”

Elaine resides in Webster, and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from Worcester State College. She also enjoys her involvement with the Annual United Way Day of Caring and the Meals on Wheels programs she participates in through Savers Bank.

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Simple Wisdom for Challenging Times August Events planned at River Bend Farm

Grandma’s Friend b y Gail Van Kleeck As he drove to his grandma’s home, his heart was low and sad. He’d always loved her little place and the good times that they’d had. He hoped that she would cheer him up and help him on his way. He felt confused and troubled on that bright mid-summer day.

The flowers in her garden seemed colorful and kind. He raised his hand to ring the bell, then somehow changed his mind. “It’s me!” he called out hopefully, walking through the door. His grandma’s friend walked toward him, as she’d done countless times before.

The two of them had lived so long in this peaceful home they shared. He was glad to see her standing there. He knew how much she cared. “She won’t be long,” he said aloud. “It’s her day to volunteer.” “Do you mind if I just stay and wait? She’ll be glad to see me here.”

He walked toward the cookie jar and lifted up the lid. It smelled of fresh baked cookies, like when he was a kid.

His grandma’s friend loved cookies.

He didn’t need to ask her twice. “I’ll put some on a plate for us. Now wouldn’t that be nice?”

They sat down on the sofa, the plate between the two, And savoring the sweetness, they sighed as old friends do. Then the boy began to speak. His voice was low and sad. “I’m feeling so confused,” he said, “Don’t know when I’ve felt so bad.”

His grandma’s friend moved closer, but didn’t say a word. She raised her eyes to meet his so he’d know that he’d been heard. In that accepting silence, he began to speak. He spoke of his deep sadness, of feeling lost and weak.

As he continued speaking, a part of him felt wise.

His grandma’s friend had faith in him.

He could see it in her eyes. He began to see the answers to the questions that he’d had. He felt stronger and more confident, in a way that make him glad.

“I’m home!” his grandma called out, as she came through the door. “I see that empty cookie plate, would you like to have some more?”

“Your friend has helped so much today,” the boy said with a smile. “It’s been so good to sit with her and simply talk a while.” “She’s such a true and treasured friend,” came his grandma’s soft reply.

“I love the way she listens, how she looks you in the eye.” She reached out for the cookie plate and stroked her old friend’s head. “I don’t know what I’d do without this dear, sweet dog,” she said.

For some people, the only unconditional love they ever receive is from a pet … and for many of us, speaking and being heard is a rare and precious blessing.

It isn’t easy to find someone who truly listens and yet if we want to participate in healing our challenging and politically polarized country we need to be willing to challenge our own beliefs.

We need to listen without feeling defensive or searching for words to respond….for that is the kind of listening that empowers us to build a powerful path toward greater understanding and compassion.

What we focus on is what we see and when we change our focus, even a little, we can change and enrich the lives of others as well as our own.

Perspective-changing author Gail Van Kleeck lives in Northbridge Massachusetts. Visit her website online at: www.gailvankleeck.org or contact her by email: gail@simplewisdom.com

Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park announces August programs at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, in Uxbridge. All Programs are free and open to the public. For additional information, email blackstone.heritage@state.ma.us or call 508-278-7604

Nature Journals. Keeping a nature journal will encourage you to slow down and enjoy reading the landscape. Take time to observe the natural world as you sketch or write your thoughts down. Supplies provided. Meet at Visitor Center, all ages.

• August 14th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

What’s a Watershed? Try some fun hands-on activities to discover the importance of a healthy watershed, and what each of us can do to help improve water quality. Meet at Visitor Center for this family friendly program, followed by a ½ mile easy walk to the Blackstone River.

• Fridays in August, 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope Nature Story Hour.

Meet on the back lawn of the Visitor Center for a morning program designed to connect young children to nature.

Nature stories and picture books followed by a short nature walk and ending with a craft project. This program runs rain or shine, meets upstairs in the Big Red Barn Visitor Center during inclement weather.

• August 14th 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Name that Track. Can you identify wildlife by the footprints left behind?

Stop by the Visitor Center and give it a try!

• Fridays in August, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Discovery Hour. Borrow a Discovery Pack backpack filled with great tools, nature guides and activity suggestions. Hit the trail and have fun exploring, learning and sharing your discoveries! Sign out a backpack at the Visitor Center, August 13th, 11:00 a.m.

-11:45 a.m. Art at the River. A healthy dose of Nature and Art. They will take a short walk through the old pasture field to the Blackstone River. Relax a while and make a nature journal to write down your discoveries. Materials provided for nature notebook & sun print. Approx. 1 mile. All ages welcome. Meet at Visitor Center.

• August 18th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fish Prints. Once called America’s hardest working river, the Blackstone River now supports a variety of fish.

Learn about the species that call the Blackstone River home as they create works of art using replica life size fish.

Meet at Visitor Center.

• August 13th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Canal Walk. This easy walk meets at River Bend Farm Visitor Center and continues along the Blackstone Canal’s historic towpath. Appropriate for all ages, walk with them and listen to stories about the canal's history, ecology and wildlife. About two miles round trip on packed gravel.

• August 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Explore the River Walk to the shore of the Blackstone River to learn about water quality, life cycles and how to keep water healthy as you look and listen to life on the banks of the Blackstone. 1 mile. All ages welcome on this family friendly program. Meet at Visitor Center.

• August 14th, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Nature Journals. Keeping a nature journal will encourage you to slow down and enjoy reading the landscape. Take time to observe the natural world as you sketch or write your thoughts down. Supplies provided. Meet at Visitor Center, all ages.

• August 21st, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Reading the Clouds. Look to the sky and become a weather watcher by taking clues from the clouds. Have fun learning the basic cloud formations while creating a cloud painting. All ages welcome on this family friendly event. Meets rain or shine. Meet outside Visitor Center, or indoors during inclement weather.

• August 25th 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

What’s a Watershed? Try some fun hands-on activities to discover the importance of a healthy watershed, and what each of us can do to help improve water quality. Meet at Visitor Center for this family friendly program, followed by a ½ mile easy walk to the Blackstone River.

• August 26th, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Insect Safari. Learn how to identify an insect, and then go on a bug hunt! River Bend Farm’s meadow is a great place to watch for insects. Get your family outside and investigating nature on this catch and release bug hunt. Meet at Visitor Center.

• August 27th, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Art at the River. A healthy dose of Nature and Art! They will take a short walk through the old pasture field to the Blackstone River. Relax a while and make a nature journal to write down your discoveries. Materials provided for nature notebook & sun print.

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Towpath Talk. Join this short half mile, half hour heritage walk and talk to get an introduction to the Blackstone Canal’s construction, operation, and use. Meet at Visitor Center. Easy walk, ½ mile round trip on packed gravel.

• August 19th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Woodlands and Waterways. This walk will take you along the banks of the Blackstone Canal and through areas of field and woodland. Learn about how the canal and agriculture shaped the landscape to what it is today. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes; bring water, snack and insect repellant if you choose. About 2 miles. Meet at Visitor Center.

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BVT students triumph at SkillsUSA competition

Eleven BVT students returned from Louisville, Kentucky with new hardware in the shape of gold, silver, and bronze medals after remarkable performances at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference Championships.

The national championships in Louisville, Kentucky featured more than 6,000 of the nation’s top career and technical education students competing in skill-based events judged by panels of industry experts. Valley Tech students bolstered their track record of success at the annual championships by capturing two gold, one silver, and eight bronze medals, as well as several top-ten placements.

The following students from Blackstone Valley Tech were among the nation's top competitors in the 2017 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference Championships: GOLD Zachary Rivernider of Mendon and Connor Andrews of Sutton (Mobile Robotics Technology - Team Event) SILVER Elizabeth Stallcup of Upton (Restaurant Service) BRONZE Steven Alger of Uxbridge and Bryan Desrosiers of Millville (Robotics & Automation Technology - Team Event) Rachel Arnold of Northbridge and

Jonathan Lynch of Mendon (Robotics: Urban Search & Rescue - Team Event) Gabrielle DeCosta of Grafton (First Aid-CPR) Matthew Keith of Douglas (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Priya Patel of Douglas (Job Skills Demonstration Open), Olivia Rice of Grafton (Health Occupations Professional Portfolio) 4th PLACE Bailey Martin of Upton (Diesel Equipment Technology) 7th PLACE Sarah Arnold of Northbridge (Baking) Kristina Richardson of Uxbridge (Photography) Alexandra Valoras of Grafton (Principles of Technology) Kevin Konieczny of Upton (Welding) 8th PLACE Christopher Coley of Upton (Culinary Arts) 10th PLACE Mackenzie Varieur of Blackstone (Medical Math) 12th PLACE Donovan Tames of Northbridge (Telecommunications Cabling) NATIONAL VOTING DELEGATES Anika Koopman of Northbridge Kelley Muanya of Milford STATE OFFICER ELECT Adam Cavanaugh of Milford NATIONAL OFFICER Stacey Muanya of Milford

Gala Art Exhibit and Art Auction

Do You Love Art, but thought you could not afford it? Well this event is for you. The Lions Clubs of Mendon and Uxbridge are sponsoring an affordable art auction that will feature framed works from hundreds of known artists.

They have partnered with Marlin Fine Auctions to make these fine works of art available. In addition, the evening will feature a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and artwork from local artists. They will also be auctioning a fabulous African Safari Vacation.

The auction is being held at The Crystal Room, 49 Cedar St, Milford, MA on Saturday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. with a preview at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 which includes Hors D’oeuvres, desserts, and a cash bar. For tickets and more information please contact Diane Seely, 508-450-2451, dmseely@hotmail.com or Diane Harper 508-864-4460, dianeharper@ gmail.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mendon Greenhouse, 9 Hastings Street, Mendon.

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PTO funds outside updates at WES

The staff and students at Whitin Elementary School will be surprised when they get back to school on August 30th. It is all because of the generosity of the Uxbridge Community and a business in Franklin, Massachusetts.

The WES PTO voted to use some of the monies raised and earned from the Whitin Warrior Walkathon to refurbish the side of WES. In this area, teachers will be able to take out their students to learn more about the USA, teach lessons on the picnic tables, and/or used as a reward for good classroom behav-

ior.

The President of the PTO, Bernie Okenquist, approached businesses in Uxbridge for their help. Huge thanks go out to Nolin's Asphalt & Sealcoating Co. who stepped up to the plate and gave the PTO a huge discount to do the job. What a fantastic job they did to this special area! A special thank you to Franklin Paint Company, also in Franklin, for donating all the needed paint colors that are specially made to paint on asphalt. The colors are bright and beautiful. Mr. Larry Boise, owner

of Franklin Paint Company is a resident of Uxbridge.

Thumbs up to, Mr. Andrew Simonds and son, Nicholas Simonds, for giving up their time to put together the four metal picnic tables for the new area.

Hats off to the parent volunteers who helped in stenciling and painting the 50 states, too. "The WES PTO has been wonderful this school year with their time, ideas, events, always thinking of fun activities for the Whitin Warrior Community," Lori Fafard, Principal said proudly.

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Area Schools announce 4th Quarter Honor Roll students Marianapolis Preparatory s chool in t hompson, Ct :

HEAD OF SCHOOL LIST - Quinn Colligan, Uxbridge, Julia Crosby, Whitinsville, Ava Dussault, Sutton, Kelly Heney, Douglas, Eve Listerud, Uxbridge, Bridget O'Leary, Rochdale, Tessa O'Leary, Rochdale, Grace Rett, Uxbridge, Celina Stansky, Douglas, Connor Tronerud, Sutton, Jake Violette, Whitinsville, Madison Webber, Douglas, Gabrielle Wood, Northbridge.

DEANS' LIST - Anna Alves, Uxbridge, Briana Fleming, Douglas, MA, Alyson Hartman, Douglas, Ryan Hourihan, Whitinsville HONOR ROLL - Colin Hourihan, Whitinsville, McKenna Moors, Uxbridge, Gabrielle O'Connor, Sutton Marianapolis Preparatory School is a coeducational, Catholic boarding and day school offering college preparation for students from the United Sates and 20 foreign countries. Marianapolis enrolls 400 day and boarding students.

The school's 150 acre pastoral campus provides a beautiful and safe haven for study and athletics. Established in 1926, Marianapolis is one of the oldest independent Catholic schools in New England.

n orthbridge h igh s chool 2016-2017 Quarter 4 HIGHEST HONORS: GRADE 12 Cali Bloem

GRADE 11 Madison Ireland, Cora McComiskey, Luke Williams

GRADE 10 Sean Beckman, Lauren Girouard, Carissa Letendre, Megan Lindgren, Elise Talbott, Matthew Warner Grade 9 Hailey Bober, Rianne Cooney, Chloe Frabotta, Noelle Haas

HIGH HONORS: GRADE 12 Joseph Canoy, Emily Caron, Hailey Goldstein, Madeline Green, Jason Hardina, Jocelyn Kenyon, Isabella Lane, Zachary Merian, Molly Prior, Ilona Regan, Ashley Senosk, Jillian Smick, Josephine Wermuth GRADE 11 Alexander Bloem, Paige Bober, Juliette Briggs, Anthony Campanelli, Maria Cray, Lindsey Dainys, Amber Dumas, Brianna Gauthier, Caroline Harland, Mackenzie Mahoney, Stephanie Stephens, Molly Zona GRADE 10 Abigail Banks, Alexandra Beckman, Ashley Cary, Talya Castonguay, Allison Colon, Violet Ekstrom, Elijah Green, Emily Heldenbergh, Heather Janson, Liliana Kotval, Amelia Sadlon, Michael Santurri, Kiana Schotanus, Jacob Wheeler GRADE 9 Hailey Banas, Codey Battista, Madison Boermeester, Adam Briand, Samantha Chrabaszcz, Thomas Dowd, Isabel Go, Emma Grilli, Lauren Johnson, Jibran Khan, Marisa McComiskey, Ethan Phillips, Zachery Pryor, Bartholomew Szymanowski, Caleb Visbeek HONORS: GRADE 12 Joshua Atchue, Casey Blackburn, Chloe Burchard, Rose Carabba, Alina Daraphet, Anthony Demeritt, Amanda Guckel, Annemarie Haas, Dimitri Jaros, Abigail Labrie, Mary McLaughlin, Kevyn McMahon, Tiara Munhall, Mackenzie Tougas

GRADE 11 Emilee Angell, John Aviles Jr, Ashley Banas, Riley Bartolini, Nathaniel Beauchaine, Brian Bliss, James Briand, Zenaida Bufford, Marissa Burt, Jessica Caggiula, Courtney Carey, James Ciras, Sarah Cleary, Hunter Clements, Megan Conroy, Meghan Dowd, Peter Dupuis, Anna Guanipa, Natalie Haas, Corey Hazzard, Mina Helinski, Samantha Johnson, Maeghan Kelly, Kailyn Lachapelle, Jessica Lee, Alexandra Lindgren, Isabella Lopez Dion, Emma McKeown, Shannon Mortimer, Cassandra O’Toole, Elijah Perron, Jared Richardson, Katyana Russin, Allison Salamack, Camryn Sullivan, Tyler Trudell, Joshua Van Batenburg

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GRADE 10 Ashley Bloem, Benjamin Brodeur, James Cannon, Robert Cannon, Kathryn DeLuca, Grace Demers, Kevin Ellis, Chrissa Gannon, Curtis Gogolinski, Jacob Gogolinski, Peter Greenan, Jennifer Guilbeault, Kate Labrie, Nolan LeBrasseur, Virginia Mahoney, Kaylee Martin, Wesley Mawn, Alyssa Montville, Kelly Moran, Hannah Morganelli, Casey Paulhus, Jacqueline Puda, Bradley Richer, Sean Rosenlund, Rebecca Ross, Lillian Salatiello, Sophia Salatiello, Bailey Semonelli, Anna Shenian, Josephine Wermuth

HIGH HONORS Payne Bari, Allie Benedict, Hailey Borowski, Sara Coppellotti, Allison Dunphy, Payton Fish, Alisa Guertin, Kiara Johnson, Michaly Lathrop, Nicholas Lemire, Hunter Salvas, Hannah Sharma

GRADE 9 Shane Andrews, Marcus Babiy, Thomas Baselious, Emily Bergeron, Kyana Diaz Altif, Joseph Domenech, Joshua Fung-A-Fat, Cassidy Gies, Kelly Heffernan, Elizabeth Hubbard, Zachary Legere, Kevin McIntyre, Sophia Merian, Shelby Montville, Coralys Narvaez Roman, Megan O’Meara, Cassandra Pryor, Addy Schofer, Hattie Tauson, Grace Verra, Abbey Wallace, Katelyn West

GRADE 9 HIGHEST HONORS Brooke Alves, Sara Balasco, Lilly Bolandrina, Emily Brooks, Madalyn Carr , Hannah Chrul, Anna Coppellotti Lauren D’Amico, Anna Dame, Camily De Oliveira Sena , Heather Dodd, Brian Doyle, Keegan Ferguson, Lauren Flanagan, Catherine Foley, Mary Foley, Olivia Forest, Leo Gualtieri, Anne Hayes, Matthew Lathe, Bryce Meizen, Rheianna Messier, Keely Mungeam, Gabriella Oum, Annika Our, Arouny Souphida, Olivia Thompson, Christin Walcek, Jennifer Walker, Emma Wall, Joseph Watkins, Harley Westgate, Cody Winchell

HONORS Bryan Boisvert, Matthew Carlson, Alianna Georges, Sydney Rivera, Ryan Stickney GRADE 10 HIGHEST HONORS Tiyana-Marie Bassim, Natalie Champagne, Ryan Dixson, Sara Finnegan, Rachel George, Olivia Golbranson, Aidan Gordon, Maureen Grady, Alexa Gresian, Devin Haire, Sarah Happy, Brynn Hurley, James Kaye, Jenna Keeman, Mackenzie Kirby, Kirsten Kluesner, Haley Lockney, Nicholas Lyford, Amanda McGloin, Julia Pepka, Matthew Rhody, Melina Schilling, Abigail Sullivan, Erin Theroux, Nicholas Tourony HIGH HONORS Ruby Boucher, Matthew Desantis, Jadalis Gomez, Serena Guzman-Blais,

Aubrey Harris, Amanda Keith, Ryan Kuczer, Emily Lemay, Christian Nadeau, Erika Peterson, Kayla Rivera, Kaylie Silva, Caitlyn Taft HONORS Cassidy Dunleavy, Jonathan Fellman, Morgan Gagnon, Renee Maciejewski, James Pellerin GRADE 11 HIGHEST HONORS Amanda Bara, Collin Beaird, Morgan Benoit, Emmett Berard, Mykenzie Bolin, Matthew Brooks, Connor Brown, Thomas D’Amico, Julia Dunphy, Alex Goldenberg, Kelly Hayes, Mario Leonardo, Santina MacGregor, Rachel Maciejewski, Victoria McPherson, Sara Morin, Jordan Perry, Maxwell Postma, Sophie Psuik HIGH HONORS Kelsey Brown, Erin Correia, Mikayla Dunn, Antonia Kosnoski, Alana Racicot, Caroline Ranslow, Andrei Sacco, Leah Stacy HONORS Hannah Jacobs, Grant Slowik, Nicole Thackaberry GRADE 12 HIGHEST HONORS Noah Ackerman, Tallia Annese, Vincent Balestrieri, Mariah Boss, Anthony Bronzo, Katherine Bullied, Kaitlin Burch, Christina Calkins, Julie Delphos, Victoria Desilets, Rachel Dixson, Rebekah Doda, William Doyle, Holly Eplite, Hannah Favaloro, Kayla Finnegan, Meghan Foley, Nicolle Forget, Audrey George, Adam Gopin, Dylan Gordon, Conner Grady, Sara Grenier Grant Gualtieri, Eric Harris, Bailey Jeffers, Kirsten Jussaume, Jared Keeman, Shanna King, Delaney Krasner, Taylor Lyford, Olivia Ouellette, Joseph Outly, Meredith Roberts, Rebecca Rokne, Matthew Saucier, Vanessa Slawski, Ryan Smith, Patrick Sullivan Daniel Sysopha, Sophie Thorson, Shannon Walthall Peyton Young HIGH HONORS Ashley Dermooshegian, Caroline Meizen, Tanner Mills, Kelcie Novicki, Jonathan Paine, Andrew Pineo, Brieana Ruddock, Jacob Smith, Troy Yoder HONORS Mason Ruddock Honor Rolls continue on next page.

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FOURTH QUARTER 2016-2017 HIGH HONORS GRADE 8 Xander Cook Philip Heney Allen Lamphere Salvatore Masciarelli Brianne Rett GRADE 7 James Alves Matthew Rizoli Ethan Robbins Daniel Twohig Daniel Wickstrom GRADE 6 Nicholas DeNorscia Madeline Kay GRADE 5 James Bernard Morgan Creighton Sophia Kay Avery Luther Cole Pinchuck Madison Pino Nicole Ramla Jackson Richie Michael Rizoli GRADE 4 Nathaniel Badzmierowski Abigail Britt Lauren Horrigan Thomas Lynch Delaney Martin Kamil Minnich Samantha Pinto Sophia Wildes Thomas Zimmerman THIRD QUARTER 2016-2017 HONORS GRADE 8 Emma Cummings Sydney Masciarelli Maria Trettel GRADE 7 Harrison Carven Avery Consigli Carson Domey Andrew Kane Benjamin Uthoff Anna Wildes

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GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Anastasia Achiaa, Samantha Arroyas, Aiden Ayers, Jacob Barber, Isabella Caccavelli, Elise Croteau, Isaac Curley, Molly Curley, Kelsey Desroches, Ella DiMarco, Drew Gauthier, Alyson Greene, Jocelyn Hinchcliffe, Sallie Hogan, John Lowrey, Michael Maietta Jr., Nathalie Nowicki, Khushi Patel, Rory Paul, Valasi Petri, Colleen Prior, Liam Russell, Caroline Sanford, Matthew Shelley, Clarice Stumpf, Brendan Thompson, Abigail Vanderbrug

GRADE 8 HONORS Nicholas Allegrezza, Haley Archambault, Lilyanna Bain, Gianna Bassignani, Hailey Bergman, Madeleine Bleyhl, Nicholas Boisvert, Thomas Breau, Kayla Brooks, Jeremy Bullock, Jacob Constable, Joseph Costa, Maline Demers, Connor Donahue, Jonathan Fabian, Acadia Farrell, Nicholas Fernandes Devon Gokey, Shaylin Gonya, Ramsha Gul, Samantha Kauzens, Katherine Kloczkowski, Juleus Koenig, Margaux Lewis, Hailey Lisak, Raymond Makynen, Madison Manning, Mikenna Manz, Jeremiah Morgan, Lawrence O'Neill, Andrew O'Toole, Jeremy Okenquist, Jelyssa Ross, Stephen Sanches, Thomas Schreiber, Owen Silvestro, Alyssa Sylvia, Benjamin Wojciechowski GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Allison Arnold, Peyton Bly, Grace Boisvert, Sydney Boudreau, Isabella Cifizzarri, Madison Departie, Joseph Dunton, Quentin Garille, Zachary Goddard, Ryan Hallfelder, Maia Harris, Xavier Hicks, Nolan Holt, Riley Holt, Trey Howe, Zoe Jones, Marissa Laflamme, Abigail Lane, Maria Lowandy, Aisha Lutwama, Aleksandra Mach, Macarious Mansour, Robert Mellen, Elizabeth Morrisette, Maegan Morrissey, Cristian Oliveira, Jessie Paxton, Jack Polando, Adam Pratt,

Cecilia Schleinitz, Ashlee Sullivan, Audrey Tanner, Ava Turner, Emily Warner, Keku Wheelock, Alexandra Wojciechowski GRADE 7 HONORS Madison Arsenault, Sydney Baca, Daniel Buteyn, Desiree Daigle, Riley Darnell, Abigail Deary, James Donnelly, Emily Doyle, Hunter Fabri, Zachary Feeney, Saige Frazier, Jayde Gaudet, Amelia Germain, Jude Goncalves, Reagan Guillette, Mullaney Harris, Matthew Healey, Jeremie Hodgdon, Jordan Hughes, Charlotte Johndrow, Caleb Kennedy, Lindsey Labossiere, Arthur Labrie, Jacob Lisak, Luke Little, Hannah Nordstom, Gracie Nummela, Keomany Phianesin, Natasha Prachith, Aiden Prince, Anthony Quesada, Madison Ramage, Nicole Remillard, Mackenzie Riley, Ryan Robertson, Eric Schelin, Cameron Snay, Liam Sweeney, Benjamin Takessian, Caileen Wilson, Ryan Worthington, Lia Zajas, Liam Zuffoletti GRADE 6 HIGH HONORS Maren Anderson, Kamryn Brodeur, Kelsey Brooks, Nathan Cole, Dylan Donahue, Eden Ebbeling, Carl Nathan Gallawan, Tanner Gauthier, Drew Gniadek, Evan Grube, Avery Guillette, Maxwell Guyton, Samantha Hinchcliffe, Eleanor Kimball, Nicholas Laflamme, Alan Mages, Alexander Mairs, Trevor Masnyk, Samuel Mason, Matthew O'Neill, Grace Orr, Morgan Ouellette, Kylie Paul, Julia Philbrook, Tyler Richardson, Zachary Roerden, Abigail Sanches, Sadie Schultzberg, Sabrina Tibedo, Reagan Torrey, Madison Tousignant, Jack Trask, Lindsey Vario, Braeden Watt, Megan Wingfield, Coral Young GRADE 6 HONORS Bruce Alberto, Koen Bonetti, Lily Brayman, Isabel Cahill, Sean Costa,

GRADE 6 Michael Allocca Dominic Boscia Jack Dunham Emily Hourihan Peter McHugh Olaf Minnich Megan Roe Amanda Witkus Michael Younes

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Scholarships Skyrocket for Class of 2017 While the rising cost of college tuition and a $1.4 trillion student debt crisis handicap many students and their families, members of the Blackstone Valley Tech Class of 2017 minimized their reliance on borrowing by securing more than 200 individual scholarships and awards.

As the new graduates continue their career training on a variety of pathways including employment, post-secondary education, apprenticeships, and military service, they are aided by the valuable assistance of scholarships and awards totaling more than $4 million dollars in renewable value. Some students utilize the financial aid to cover tuition at colleges or universities, while others purchase new tools, clothing, and equipment to launch their careers.

The following is a list of the scholarships and awards earned by members of the BVT Class of 2017, along with each student's immediate plans for further career training. Students are categorized by town and listed alphabetically by last name. Scholarship amounts reflect the first-year total.

DOUGLAS • Ebhann Brown - Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Animation) Merit Scholarship (MassArt): $1,000 • Matthew Keith - Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Emergency Management) Rita D. Skinner Memorial Scholarship: $200 • Liam Kelley - University of Massachusetts at Lowell (Undeclared) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,454 • Brooke Linnehan - University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Biology) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,714 and the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Science Scholarship: $1,000 • Erik Martus - Drexel University (Video Game Design) Valley Tech School Committee Academic Award: $ 200 and the National Merit Scholarship: $1,000, Drexel University: $41,300 • Kyle Prince - Employed (Construction Technology) New England Institute of Technology Senior Scholarship: $1,800 • Joseph Skowronski - Purdue University (Robotics Engineering Technology) Technology Alumni Scholarship: $1,000 • Althea Smith - Emerson College (Film) Union Scholarship: $750 & Emerson Grant: $27,000 • Emily Stienstra - Roger Williams Uniersity (Architecture) Roger Williams Presidential Scholarship: $14,000 • Sarah Thibault - Framingham State University (Elementary Education) Pell

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Grant $3,000 • Angela Vergilis - Johnson & Wales University at Providence (Business) Unibank US Army Corporal John Dawson Scholarship: $2,000, Additional Merit Johnson & Wales (Providence): $4,900, Merit Award Johnson & Wales University (Providence): $13,000 NORTHBRIDGE • Rachel Arnold - Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Biomedical Engineering and Robotics) Presidential Scholarship: $22,000, PolyFoam Corp. Scholarship: $500 • Katherine Guerin – University of New England (Dental Hygiene) Dean's Scholarship University of New England: $16,000 • Mckena Hendriks - Worcester State University (Occupational Therapy) BVT Teachers Assn. Scholarship: $250 • Julia Kelley – Anna Maria College (Paramedic Science) Merit Award: $20,000 SUTTON • Tyler Dencer – The University of Northwestern Ohio (Diesel Tech) Mass.

Gas Collectors Assoc. David Millard Memorial Award: $200, Mass Auto Dealers First Place: $6,000 • Emilie Duggan – Becker College (Nursing) Becker Grant: $18,000 • Aleah Grande - Westfield State University (Marketing and Sales) Voice of Democracy: $100 • Daniel Guertin - Nichols College (Business and Sports Management) Trustee Scholarship Nichols: $18,000 • Alexandra Kazarian - Bryant University (Biology/Management) Bryant Grant: $20,000 • Jacklyn Marsh - University of New Haven (Interior Design/Pre-Architecture) Herman Buma Memorial Scholarship: $500 • Janel McCarty - Wingate University (Nursing and Psychology) Presidential

Scholarship: $27,000 • Brianah Parker - Westfield State University (Psychology Mumford River Lodge of Masons BVT Alumni Scholarship: $300 • Diana Whittier - Plymouth State University (Athletic Training) PSU Grant: $1,400 and the PSU Deans Scholarship: $8,000 • Peter Wood - Apprenticeship Program (Plumbing) BrassCraft Scholarship: $250 UXBRIDGE • Steven Alge - University of Mass. at Lowell (Chemical Engineering) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,454 • Sara Budic - Framingham State University (Business Administration/Management) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $970, Worcester State Grant: $2,000 • Kayla Dabney - Framingham State University (Early Childhood Education) NJ Roche: $500 • Mikala Davis - Worcester State University (Psychology) Milford Federal Savings & Loan Association Scholarship: $1,000 • Thalles DeSouza - Quinsigamond Community College (Engineering) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $720 • Madysen Eames - University of Mass at Dartmouth (Mechanical Engineering) David J. Rose, Jr. Memorial Award: $500, John & Abigail Adams Scholarship $1,418 • Grace Lemire - University of Connecticut (Business Management) Student Council Scholarship: $300, Rotary Club of Uxbridge Scholarship: $500, 2017 Ken Baker Memorial Scholarship: $500, Milford Rotary Club Scholarship: $1,500 • Alden Payn - University of Mass. at Dartmouth (Economics) Dean Bank Scholarship: $500, GWCF Scholarship: $1,000 • Hector Petri - University of Mass. at

Amherst (Mechanical Engineering) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,714 • Bryana Reardon - Plymouth State University (Graphic Design) Presidential Scholarship: $10,000, Stony Brook Camera Club Award: $500 • Kristina Richardson- Mass. College of Art and Design (Graphic Design) BVT Educational Foundation Scholarship: $500 • Corine Shannon - Mass. College of Art and Design (Illustration) Richard W. Pierce Scholarship: $2,000 • Lauren Small - University of New Haven (Forensic Science) Distinguished Scholar Award: $17,000 WHITINSVILLE • Victoria Afonso – Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (PreMed/PA) Mendon Lions Club Scholarship: $750 • Meaghan Bernard – University of Mass. at Amherst (Communication Disorders) National Honor Society Scholarship: $500, John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,714, Rotary Club of Uxbridge Scholarship: $500, Barbara J. Sinnott Students of Integrity Scholarship: $1,000, Barbara J. Sinnott Students of Integrity Scholarship: $1,000, Upton Womens Clubs Scholarship: $1,000 • Alex Burgess – Johnson & Wales University at Providence (Baking and Pastry Art) Mr. B Culinary Arts Alumni Scholarship: $100, Financial Planning Grant: $2,350, SkillsUSA: $3,000 • Ryan Byrne- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Pham D), Merit Scholarship: $10,000, Mass.

Elks Scholarship: $800, One Time Housing Award: $6,000 • Nicole Cella - Endicott College (Interior Design) BVT Teachers Association Scholarship: $250 • Krysta Coates - Savannah College of Art & Design (Interactive Media and Game Design), Merit Scholarship: $10,000 • Ashley Cronan – University of Mass. at Lowell (Electrical Engineering) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,454 • Ashley Curboy – University of South Alabama (Nursing) Presidential Scholarship: $5,000 • Alex Davieau - Employed (Rob Harris Plumbing) Central Mass. Plumbing & Gasfitting Inspectors Assn. Scholarship: $500, Vincent G. Palermo Memorial Scholarship: $300 • Fox Dolber - Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Illustration) MassArt Merit Scholarship: $2,000 • Tabitha Fields - College of the Holy Cross (Psychology) UniBank Scholarship: $2,00), Holy Cross Merit Scholarship: $40,000 • Natalie Masse - Emmanuel College (Biology) Emmanuel Grant $2,500, Emmanuel Merit Scholarship: $17,000 * Jameson Murray - Westfield State University (Education) Lacrosse #8 Scholarship: $1,000 • Jacob Novick – University of New Haven (National Security) Distinguished Scholar: $15,000 • Melanie Rivera – University of Mass. at Amherst (Pre-Med) Berkshire Bank 2017 Scholarship: $1,500 • Emily Shorey - Worcester State University (Nursing) John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $970 • Emilee Zuidema - Anna Maria College (Health Science) Grant: $16,000

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High Hoops o ffering basketball coaching par excellence s tory & Photos

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If you are a basketball enthusiast, you’ll want your child enrolled in a program at High Hoops LLC located at the Habitat in Uxbridge. The founder, owner, director and coach of High Hoops LLC, Dean Hirtle of Uxbridge has been “coaching kids for a long time, over 20 years.” “I really enjoy working with kids of all ages and coaching in the local community.”

“We started High Hoops approximately 6 years ago, and we were very small at the time and now we’ve grown to over 750 kids in our program.” High Hoops LLC has a dedicated coaching staff made up of experienced directors and coaches. They also have several wonderful volunteers from parents to high school kids and college students that volunteer their time working with the kids each week. “We couldn’t run this program without these dedicated volunteers.” “We have such incredible volunteers that do an outstanding job every session and I’m thankful to have them on our team.” “What’s great is that we have something for everyone, boys and girls from grades Pre-K to High School.”

Dean’s programs vary for all ages.

The most anticipated and fastest growing program at High Hoops LLC is their “Little Shots” and “Hot Shots” programs designed to teach kids the fundamentals of the game of basketball while having fun along the way. “One of the reasons kids really enjoy these programs is that we use several different props each week throughout the session.” “We use balloons, tennis balls, trash bags, medicine balls, and ladders for speed, agility, and improving footwork. It keeps the kids engaged and brings new techniques and elements into the game of basketball.”

These programs are designed for kids in Pre-K to 8th Grade. They also recently started a new program called the “Elite Skills” program that is designed for girls and boys that are more advanced players in middle school and high school. These programs teach the kids how to play the right way and work on developing each player’s skills to become better basketball players. Part of the session is devoted to teaching the kids about the history of the game of basketball.

One of the “Little Shots” players, Emma Peloquin of Uxbridge, a Whitin Elementary School student, said, “It’s so much fun here at High Hoops, I learn so much and how to play basketball.

It’s really good.” Emma, who just turned 8 and has been doing High Hoops since Kindergarten, will graduate to the “Hot Shots” program come

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this fall.

The passionate and energetic coach was happy to add that his son, Nick, a junior at Uxbridge High School, has been working with him helping him run High Hoops LLC for many years and has been by his side since he was 11 years old. “Nick really loves the game of basketball and the kids really enjoy having him teach them the drills.” “He is great with the kids and they look up to him as a role model.” Nick also works part time at the Hab which he has done for the past 4 years and is one of their summer camp counselors.

High Hoops also offers many different leagues for boys and girls.

Currently they have over 30 teams with 5 divisions for their summer league.

They run these leagues in the spring, summer, fall, and winter months. The leagues are designed for all ages starting in grades 3rd -12th. “Our leagues are great and a ton of fun.” “The kids and parents love our leagues as it’s extremely competitive with a lot of

on each team. You can register today on the High Hoops website at High hoopsbasketball.com or check your Uxbridge Times for the High Hoops advertisements for all the details! Another new exciting announcement coming soon is the launch of an AAU program called the High Hoops Hurricanes. High Hoops will be putting together competitive teams this fall and next spring that will travel to different AAU tournaments all over New England to compete in tournament play. They will have boys and girls’ teams as well as high school level teams starting at 4th grade and going up to 12th grade, details to come soon. Look for the latest updates on the High Hoops Facebook page or on the High Hoops website.

When Dean was a high school student at Shrewsbury High, he played basketball with enthusiasm and did the same as a student at Dean College where he majored in sports management and was the captain of his high school and college basketball teams. He was also

e mma Peloquin picks up some pointers from Coach Dean during the "Little s hots" program. great teams from all over the Blackstone Valley including teams from Worcester and Rhode Island.” The bar and concessions at the Hab are open during every game. The upcoming fall session starts in September and usually has the most teams.

High Hoops LLC is also excited to announce that they will be launching a new men’s basketball league this fall.

The men’s league will be played on Wednesday nights at the Hab starting in September. They are looking for the first 10 teams to register. Cost is $950 per a team with a minimum of 8 players

involved in a lot of different activities.

Besides his involvement as the owner of High Hoops LLC, he is extremely busy traveling all over the US every week for his job as the Director of Stores for The Timberland Company which is based out of Stratham, NH, where he oversees 65 retail stores across the country and approximately 1,500 employees.

As a basketball coach, Dean stresses health and fitness. “I want to keep kids active in the community and help them build confidence on and off the court.”

“It’s important that kids work hard while enjoying the game.” Participants for all his programs including his leagues, clinics, and summer camp, come primarily from the Blackstone Valley area, however he does draw kids from Bellingham, Hopkinton, Holliston, Milford, Worcester, and parts of RI & CT “One of the best feelings for me as a coach is to see young kids start in one of our programs and over the years see them grow and improve as a player, by developing their skills and building their confidence as an individual.” “That’s what makes this all worth it for me.”

He was also pleased to say how much he likes the partnership he has with the Hab and running his program under the management of owners Jim & Becky Farrar.

Follow High Hoops LLC by “liking” their FB page or on Instagram or twitter. FMI call 774-666-0026 or email Highhoopsbball@gmail.com. Online at Highhoops basketball.com or stop by the Hab at 374 West Street, Uxbridge.

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Pepper named President and CEO Timothy P. Wickstrom, Chairman of UniBank’s Board of Directors recently announced that Sam S. Pepper, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UniBank and the bank’s holding company, UFS Bancorp.

“Following a comprehensive search process that was conducted by a team of UniBank board members, corporators, and employees, we are confident that Sam Pepper has the knowledge and experience to uphold UniBank’s core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence, to further strengthen UniBank’s position as the premier bank serving the financial needs of individuals, businesses and communities throughout the Commonwealth,” stated Chairman Wickstrom.

Mr. Pepper comes to UniBank with over 30 years of experience in seniorlevel banking positions, specializing in lending and operations. Most recently, he was the Executive Vice President and Commercial Banking President for Equity Bank in Wichita, Kansas. His experience also includes work at Enterprise Bank & Trust in Missouri and BMO Harris Bank in Missouri. He holds an MBA in Finance & Economics from Long Island University.

He also has ties to Massachusetts as a graduate of Western New England College holding a BSBA degree.

“I am delighted to begin my tenure at such a highly-regarded community bank as UniBank. UniBank is embarking on many exciting initiatives. I am grateful for the confidence that Uni-

s am s . Pepper, Jr. Bank and its Board of Directors have placed in me to lead the bank forward,” stated Sam S. Pepper, Jr., UniBank President and CEO. “Together with a talented team in place, I look forward to continued growth and success as we strive to provide excellence in serving the financial needs of Massachusetts.”

Mr. Pepper takes over from William M. Mahoney, who is retiring after having served as Interim President and CEO since October 2016 and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the bank since 2009.

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UniBank announces promotions

Jamie How, Vice President and Consumer Lending Manager at UniBank recently announced that Katrina Sweeney has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Consumer Loan Underwriter and Pamela Cutler has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Electronic Banking. In their new roles, Ms. Sweeney is responsible for overseeing consumer loans through processing and underwriting and Ms. Cutler is responsible for managing the onboarding, training, and support of cash management services for business and municipal Online Banking customers.

Katrina joined UniBank in 2013 as Assistant Branch Manager. She has over 10 years of banking experience, previously working at Bank of America and TD Bank. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from New England College of Business and Finance.

Pamela has been with UniBank for three years, and has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business management from Westfield State University, has her Advanced Financial Services diploma from the Center for Financial Training and is an Accredited ACH Professional (NACHA).

UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2017. A full-service, mutually owned community bank, UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts and the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. UniBank will open its newest full-service branch in the third quarter of 2017 in Shrewsbury. UniBank is dedicated to contributing to the overall quality of life and economic health of

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Savers promotes Stone to VP of Human Resources Savers Bank announced the promotion of Elaine Stone to Vice President of Human Resources. Stone, who joined Savers Bank in 2006, will continue to be responsible for the overall administration of the human resource functions at the bank, including recruitment, compensation, payroll, benefits, employee relations, employment law and related compliance, and policy development.

“Attracting and developing the best employee talent goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to service excellence.” said Joe Coderre, President &

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All Star Team wins State Title The Uxbridge Baseball Association is proud to announce that the Uxbridge 9U Cal Ripken All Star Team won the Western Massachusetts State Title. The Uxbridge 9U team went undefeated by posting a 6-0 record to win the Western Massachusetts District 4 Championship June 28th through July 2nd which gave them a birth in the Western Massachusetts State Tournament with 12 other teams from the Western Massachusetts District.

The Western Massachusetts State Tournament was held July 14th through July 17th in Pepperell, Massachusetts.

The Uxbridge 9U team went undefeated again with a 5-0 record on way to capturing the Western Massachusetts State Title 14-1 against Pepperell, MA. The team is the first team in the Uxbridge Baseball Association history to win a Cal Ripken State Title Championship. The team compiled an astonishing 11-0 record while scoring 168 runs and only allowing 11 runs. In all, the team has compiled an 18-1 record this summer while playing in tournaments in Massachusetts.

The team is compiled of Uxbridge residents: Nathaniel Badzmierowski.

Camden Bartlett. Brady Esposito. Sean Farrell. Shane Gilmore. Willem Haker.

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Manager Robert J. Badzmierowski, Coach Chris Haker. Coach Neil Rosborough and Coach Dan Bartlett.

New General Manager at The HAB

Jim and Becky Farrar owners of The HAB for Sports in Uxbridge, are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Scichilone as their General Manager. Dave brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding of their business from his work at the Whitin Community Center, Blackstone Valley Boys & Girls Club and most recent Youfit Health Clubs Inc. They are very excited to have Dave join their team and look forward to new opportunities and incentives that Dave will be bringing to the HAB. Be sure to check out their website at thehab.com and to contact Dave directly, Dave@ thehab.com 508-278-9888(w) / 774-276-0069(c)

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Fall Soccer Sign Ups

Soccer season is just around the corner.

Uxbridge Youth Soccer League strives to develop the skills of each individual player in a fun, challenging and supportive environment. The InTown program of Uxbridge Youth Soccer offers soccer programs for children aged 3 – 8.

• PreK-3 (Under 4) program is a coed, six week program running Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., September 9th through October 21st.

• PreK-4 (Under 5) program is a coed, eight week program that meets two times per week, Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The season runs from September 9th – October 28th. · K (Under 6) program meets two times per week, Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The season runs from September 9th – October 28th.

• Grades 1 - 2 (Under 8) program meets three times per week, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. with Saturday morning games scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The season runs from September 9th – October 28th. Teams are divided into boys and girls teams.

Parents willing to volunteer as coaches are always encouraged to volunteer. You may sign up as a volunteer when you register your child.

Register now! The season begins on April 8th. For more information and to register, please visit www.uxbridgeyouthsoccer.com.

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If you don't exercise regularly and vigorously, expect to lose a significant amount of muscle strength as you age, and expect that loss of strength to reduce the quality of your life. A 15year follow-up study showed that older people who lift weights at least twice a week had a 46 percent lower death rate within the study period, a 41 percent lower death rate from heart attacks, and a 19 percent lower death rate from cancer, compared to the control group that did not lift weights (Preventive Medicine, June 2016;87:121-127).

• In one study, older people with the highest loss of muscle strength were four times more likely to be disabled, have difficulty walking and need walkers or other mechanical devices to help them walk (Am J Epidemiol, 1998;147 (8): 755–763). The authors of this study said, “Exercise decreases body fat and obesity,

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increases muscle strength, improves balance, gait, and mobility, decreases likelihood of falling, improves psychological health and reduces arthritis pain, heart attacks, osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes."

• Strength training can significantly reduce heart attack risk factors in older people (Clin Geriatr Med, Nov 2009;25 (4):703-14).

• Just eight weeks of lifting weights increased muscle strength in a group of men 80 to 88 years old (Aging Clin Exp Res, April 2010; 22(2):134-40).

EXERCISE REDUCES LOSS OF MUSCLE Muscles are made up of thousands of individual muscle fibers. Each muscle fiber is innervated by a single nerve. With aging, humans lose the nerves that innervate muscle fibers and with each nerve loss, they lose the associated muscle fiber. For example, the vastus medialis muscle in the front of your thigh contains approximately 800,000 muscle fibers when you are 20 years old, but by age 60, it will have only about

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REAL ESTATE

Empty Nest

by Cindy Donati

Summer is quickly ending and for many of us, that means children are off to college. Once we get over the honeymoon period, the empty nest syndrome kicks in. We look around our home and say, “Finally, I can get rid of some of the stuff that was left behind and paint that awful multicolored room.” After everything is clean and painted, you find yourself rambling around your big empty house saying “Now what? “ The answer is simple: what’s your dream? You have many choices. It could be that you just want to pull the equity out of your home to put your kids through college. You could sell your current home and purchase a smaller one, yes with a basement and guest room just in case one comes home. Perhaps you want to keep your home, and put some equity to work by buying a condominium in Florida or vacation home. You could invest in a condominium for your child to live in while she/he is in college and you are saving on room and board, but building additional equity. If you are not quite ready to retire you may want to live closer to work. You may want to be in a more urban area to enjoy the cultural aspects of a city. Or you can rent out your home and try living in different locations. The point is, there are so many options when you own real property.

Statistics show that 36% of people aged between 54 and 69 have plans to move within 5 years. 44% of those people want to move for simplicity of life. Choosing to stay in the family home presents questions that need consideration. Costs, like insurance, taxes, maintenance, and utilities don’t go away. The money spent in these areas may be put toward your retirement fund, entertainment, and /or unforeseen expenses. Empty nesters need to decide what their priorities are such as climate, cost of living, friends, and community, before they decide where to move to and when to downsize. The decision you make will have a major impact on your lifestyle and finances. Professionals can help you work through the details and come up with what is best for you.

Commonly made mistakes by empty nesters when deciding to downsize: • Not planning prior to becoming an empty nester or retiree • Taking on significant debt to fix up their house when the decide to sell.

• Thinking there is more disposable cash than there really is.

• Making decisions based on information that you gathered from family and friends opposed to professionals.

• Choosing where to live based on where your children live rather than your dream location. Any number of things in your children’s lives can force them to move, and leave you in an area that was not your first choice.

So, if you’re an empty nester, consider all the options carefully. We can provide you professional advice and connections that will make any transition easier,

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We are parents that happen to have real estate licenses, and we can relate to you, your needs, and your kids’ needs. We are happy to do so because we “really do understand” how hard it can be. If you would like to see what types of options are available to you, call us today.

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