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senior corner Uxbridge Centenarians awarded Boston Post Canes In 1909, Mr. Edwin A. Grozier, Publisher of the Boston Post, a newspaper, forwarded to the Board of Selectmen in over 400 towns in New England a gold-headed ebony cane with the request that it be presented with the compliments of the Boston Post to the oldest male citizen of the town. These canes were used as a gimmick to attract readers. The Boston Post went out of business in 1956, but the Town of Uxbridge continues this tradition. On August 17th, special canes were awarded to Michael Pasichny and Mae Wrona. Both of whom turned 100 years old this year and live in Uxbridge. Mae’s birthday was June 5th, 1920 and she has lived in Uxbridge for most of her life. Michael’s birthday was August 3rd, 1920, a U.S. Marine who served his country. The canes were presented by Susan Franz and Steve Mandile on behalf of the Uxbridge Board of Selectmen. The Uxbridge Senior Center helped coordinate this event. Presenting the canes is an honor of respect to the oldest citizens living in Uxbridge. The original Boston Post Cane proudly hangs on
Pictured above left, with her cane, Mae Wrona. Above (L to R) Lisa Bernard (Director of the uxbridge Senior Center), Jane Pasichny (daughter), Abby Pasichny (granddaughter), uxbridge BOS Members: Susan Franz and Steve Mandile. Seated in front is Michael Pasichny and his son Bill Pasichny. the wall at the Uxbridge Senior Center located at 36 South Main Street. Both Mae Wrona and Michael Pasichny’s names are engraved on the wall near the cane in recognition of this special event.
From Jail to Table Sheriff Delivers Veggies grown from Organic Farm at House of correction Sheriff Evangelidis and members of the WCSO Farming Staff were in Uxbridge, Mendon and Milford on Tuesday, August 18th to deliver and donate hundreds of pounds of fresh organic vegetables to the Uxbridge Senior Center, Mendon Senior Center & Milford Senior Center. The veggies are grown from their 15 acre organic farm at the jail. Their harvest season has begun, and over the next few months they will be donating 500 - 900 pounds per day to help local senior centers, food pantries and meals on wheels programs.
For more information about the Uxbridge Senior Center, please call 508-278-8622 or email lbernard@uxbridge-ma.gov.
