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MSBA Board approves High School Project State will contribute up to $22,362,327 State Treasurer Tim Cahill, Chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), and Katherine Craven, MSBA Executive Director, today announced that the MSBA Board voted to approve the project at Uxbridge High School. The next step in the process is for the Town of Uxbridge and the MSBA to enter into a Project Funding Agreement which will detail the project’s scope and budget and set forth the terms and conditions to which the Town of Uxbridge will receive its grant from the MSBA. The MSBA will be funding 57.53% of the project.

“It has been a long road, but well worth all the hard work,” said Treasurer Cahill. “The MSBA and the Town of Uxbridge found the most educationally appropriate and fiscally sound solution to the problems at Uxbridge High School, and we now have a project that both the MSBA Board and the residents of Uxbridge support.” “We still have to work out some details, but the MSBA is prepared to reimburse up to $22.3 million for the construction of the new High School,” stated Katherine Craven, MSBA Executive Director.

“After working over the past several months with our local legislative delegation to promote a cooperative attitude and effort between the Massachusetts School Building Authority and the Uxbridge School Building Committee, I am pleased to see that the new Uxbridge High School project is moving forward,” said Sen. Richard Moore.

“The people of Uxbridge have been heard, and I applaud local officials in their efforts in striking a comprehensive and meaningful compromise.”

“The Town continues to move forward in working collaboratively with the MSBA in a positive manner to take this school building project to the next

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level for final approval. The setting of realistic agreements for the overall project scope, budget and funding means the long awaited construction of a new high school is yet another step closer to becoming a reality. I commend the school building committee and local officials in reaching this important milestone in the process,” said Rep. Jennifer Callahan. “The new Uxbridge High School project will renew that one educational advantage to the youth of the community that

“It has been a long road, but well worth all the hard work.”

- Treasurer Cahill solidifies the superior ‘quality of life’ principle enjoyed by the town,” said Rep. Paul Kujawski. “Both state and local officials, along with a resounding residential commitment have made this rewarding undertaking a true realty.

The citizens of Uxbridge will soon enjoy a marvel of today’s expertise. My compliments to all involved”.

The MSBA is collaborating with municipalities to equitably invest up to $2.5 billion in schools across the Commonwealth by finding the rightsized, most fiscally responsible and educationally appropriate solutions to create safe and sound learning environments. The MSBA is committed to protecting the taxpayer’s dollar by improving the school building grant process and avoiding the mistakes of the past in the funding and construction of school facilities. In its six year history, the MSBA has made more than $7 billion in reimbursements to cities, towns and regional school districts for school construction projects. These timely payments have saved municipalities over $2.9 billion in avoided local interest costs and have provided much needed cash flow to communities in these difficult economic times.

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Representative Jennifer Callahan (DSutton) and Senator Richard Moore (DUxbridge) are pleased to announce House Bill 3182: “An Act Designating a Certain Road in the Town of Uxbridge as the Benny Emerick’s Road to Boston” was officially signed by Governor Deval Patrick into law on August 4th and is now Chapter 228 of the Acts of 2010 Massachusetts General Laws. The bill was filed in memory of Uxbridge’s beloved Sergeant Benjamin “Benny” Emerick.

“So many people wanted to honor the legacy and life of Benny Emerick in a special and lasting way. Filing this legislation on behalf of the Emerick family and the community was a proud day for me and its passage an even prouder one. This assures his contributions to the community on a cultural, historical and public service level will endure across future generations,” said Representative Callahan.

Sergeant Benjamin Emerick was a lifelong resident of Uxbridge, where he served the public for many years on both the Police and Fire Departments.

In addition to his long career as a public safety official, Sergeant Emerick was also extremely active in many local historical organizations and established several renowned fife and drum corps. Emerick also founded the Uxbridge Historical Society, was Director of the Uxbridge Bi-Centennial Commission and worked to erect a monument to honor Uxbridge Patriots of the American Revolution. He was also the principal Director of the Commonwealth Fife and Drum, the Captain James Buxton Fife and Drum, the AA Sherman Camp 18 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Sturbridge Martial Band and the Uxcontinued on page 19

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Letters to the editor:

Community organization formed to address local needs (as it was done a couple generations ago), developing locally-generated sources of energy, and learning how to reuse and/or recycle our wastes much more efficiently and effectively.

Right now most work done regarding any of this is either on an individual level or expected to be done at the national level (e.g., changes in federal law, climate change treaties), but it will be efforts on a community-scale that truly prepare us for a powered-down future.

If you are interested in participating in helping make all of this happen, contact Joe Davis at bvtransition@gmail.com.

Dear Editor, The Blackstone Valley Transition Initiative, a new community organization, has a goal to re-localize the region by looking at ways we can become less dependent on fossil fuels, which would reduce the community's greenhouse gas emissions, and ways to revitalize the area economy by promoting local businesses (through the use of a local currency) and the creation of new businesses that would eventually be needed to support local sustainability initiatives. Any and every aspect of transitioning to a future with less energy available will need to be explored, but it will all be dependent on a community-wide effort that includes celebrating local art and music, promoting a healthy diet made mostly of regionallygrown food, reconfiguring our schools

Thank you, Joe Davis Whitinsville

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Douglas Fire Chief supports candidates In my 38 years of public service I have had the honor of meeting many exceptional public servants. I have also remained quiet and neutral in my support for their re-election. I now feel the need to speak up and support one of those exceptional people.

I have known Paul Kujawski since he was first elected to the House of Representatives, and I have always had respect and admiration for him. Paul has always been very supportive of our needs in Douglas, as well as his entire district. He has worked very hard to see that Public Safety is number one when it comes to state funding. He has also helped the Fire Department in retaining our funding for our SAFE Programs (Student Awareness for Fire Education). Also, he was very instrumental in putting together and supporting the Firefighter Assistance Grant Monies in which Douglas received over $30,000.00 for much needed fire equipment. I also know that when I asked Paul to support my application to the Federal Department of Homeland

Security for a new ladder truck he reached out to our Congressman Richard Neal, and together they both supported our efforts to receive this money. Their efforts paid off and Douglas received $500,000.00 to purchase a new ladder truck.

I know that the latest buzz is to get rid of the old and bring in the new and in some cases that may work. We in the fire service have individuals that we refer to as “seasoned veterans”. The jakes that have been with you for years seen it all and remember half of what most of us forget. Those are the individuals that I need around me when I am facing a good challenge, their experience and knowledge will always pre-

vail. I believe that both Paul Kujawski and Richard Neal are those individuals, especially in these times with challenges ahead we need the experience and steady hand to work for us. As I stated in my opening to this letter, I have remained silent in supporting our elected officials but I think now is the time to speak for the individuals that I support and that will continue to work for all of us.

Again, I please ask for your support for Representative Paul Kujawski and Congressman Richard Neal.

Sincerely, Chief Donald Gonynor Town of Douglas Fire Department

NAC Pantry expresses gratitude The NAC Food Pantry would like to express its gratitude for the extremely generous donation of food which was collected during the Northbridge Assoc. of Churches Ecumenical Vacation Bible School in July.

We are grateful to have been one of the causes chosen to receive support from the children attending VBS, their parents and the teaching staff and helpers.

We are seeing an increase in families

needing assistance during the summer months, and your donation will help us to be a blessing to those in need.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the 12 churches in the NAC and other donors who support the Food Pantry on a regular basis and for our wonderful volunteers.

Sincerely, The NAC Food Pantry Coordinators

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Learn about the U.S. Constitution with the Sutton Tea Party

By Constance Dwyer on the premise that you cannot defend what you do not understand, the Sutton ‘Tea Party’ is providing a series of lectures on the U. S. Constitution and the history of its birth. Although it holds its regular meetings on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the DudleyGendron American Legion post, 156 Boston Road, Sutton, the ‘Tea Party’ group has scheduled these lectures for 7 p.m. on several consecutive Tuesdays.

At the first lecture on August 17th, visiting lecturer, teacher Tim Roesch of Hudson presented a brief but very informative history of the time including the social, political and economic forces in both the colonies and on the European continent. The business cards available to all at the meeting have “We the People” imprinted on them and under the Sutton Tea Party is its inviting message “Growing Liberty, Pros-

perity & Kindness on common ground.”

Edward “Cutter” Wyman of Sutton, organizer of the event, had actually heard Tim give a talk on the Constitution at a Northboro Tea Party meeting and asked him to be the presenter at the Sutton Tea Party meeting.

He said that Sutton Selectman Ryan Fattman was interested in seeing that a ‘Tea Party’ was formed in town. Cutter commented that “The Sutton Tea Party serves a civic function by providing education and information to keep voters better informed.”

Even with the wealth of available factual information, Tim said that Americans have, unfortunately, been “sleepy” about the importance of the Constitution and don’t take time to ask questions when high public officials dismiss its importance. For example, he referred to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi who twice said “Are you seri-

ous?” when she was questioned about whether the Constitution was being used properly. Another Congressman dismissed the Constitution with the response, “I don’t worry about the U.S. Constitution.”

A highly significant point that Tim made was that it is not just the need to require teaching the Constitution in high school, but ensuring that the mandate is fulfilled. He invited the group to go back to their school systems to see whether the U.S. Constitution was actually being taught. He said that “we must reduce the level of ignorance” about our Founding Fathers and others who drafted the U.S. Constitution. They were educated men, not illiterate farmers.

He cited the Heritage Foundation and several books and internet sites as resources: The Constitution Made Easy

by Michael Holler; The Federalist Papers edited by Clinton Rossiter;

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html Aside from ‘homework,’ attendees left with the message, “We have to be

able to respond knowledgeably to family and friends [and strangers] when they say something (not factual) about the Constitution.”

For more information, check out www.suttonteaparty.com

Pasta Dinner to aid People First Food Pantry The People First Food Pantry of Uxbridge is sponsoring a pasta dinner Saturday, September 18th from 5:00 to 7:30 to raise money for capital projects as well as to provide food for those in need in our community. This event will be held at the VFW Post 1385 in Uxbridge. Dinner includes ziti, meatballs, salad, rolls and dessert. Cash bar will be available. Many wonderful theme baskets, Worcester Tornadoes and Worcester Shark tickets will be raffled off! There will also be a bake sale stocked with delicious goodies to bring home!

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors. Children under 3 are free. Tickets are available for advanced sale from the following people/locations: Denise Mussulli, People’s First Food Pantry Coordinator - 508-278-5506, Rotary Club of Uxbridge Members - 774-481-1246, The Back Door Vacuum shop at 432 North Main Street Uxbridge - 508-2344626 or Amy Hyman, GFWC Uxbridge Woman's Club - 508-278-2257.

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Northbridge Cultural Council seeks funding proposals The Northbridge Cultural Council has set an october 15, 2010 deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.

According to Council spokesperson, Jill Dudka, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Northbridge – including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.

The Northbridge Cultural Council will also entertain funding proposals from schools and youth groups through the PASS Program, a ticket subsidy program for school-aged children.

The Northbridge Cultural Council is

part of a grass-roots network of over 300 local councils that serve every city and town in the state. The program is the largest, most decentralized one of its kind in the United States. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which then allocates funds to each local council.

Contact Jill Dudka, Chair, Northbridge Cultural Council Chair, at 508234-4282, email jldirpr@aol.com for guidelines and information. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available at www.massculture.org/lcc.public.asp.

Electronic Recycling Collection Day slated Need to get rid of that old computer monitor? Have a broken air conditioner in the closet or an old hot water heater in the basement? For a nominal fee you can drop off various electronic items and appliances at Uxbridge High School parking lot on Saturday, october 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The funds raised go directly to the Uxbridge Yearbook for 2011. This opportunity is open to anyone in the Blackstone Valley area and there is no limit to the number

of items you can drop off. Sample pricing: Computer Monitor $5, Washing Machine $5, TV $12, Stove $10, AC $15, Refrigerator $25, Fax Machine $5, Keyboard $1, Microwave $5, cell phones free.

Recycling Collection Day is a joint partnership between the Uxbridge High School and the Uxbridge Board of Health. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Karin Knapik at 508.278.0553.

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Sutton Library receives grant A call to area Artists Since it's inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic tradition by means of exhibitions, classes, lectures, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artist and those interested in the arts.

Currently they are in the flux of change, and looking for artists of all ages who are interested in exchanging ideas, and artistic abilities in a friendly atmosphere. We meet on the third Tuesday for a short business meeting followed by an art activity.

Generally there is a demonstration by qualified artists in various media.

We are hoping to mix the venue this year with more hands on activities.

The first meeting of the year will be September 21st at 6:30 p.m. at Art Creations at 25 Rosenfield Dr. in Hopedale. We will have a mini hands on oil workshop, under the direction of Steve Lombardi. Visit www.bvaa. org for Steve's resume and a supply list. All are welcome to come. There will be application forms for membership if interested. The Fall Show will be in November and this is a great opportunity for all artists new and experience to have their work exhibited. Call Carol Frieswick at 508-234-6697 or csf@meganet.net.

The Sutton Free Public Library has received notice that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has approved a ‘Serving Tweens and Teens’ grant in the amount of $20,000.

Grant money will be funded through the Federal Library Services and Technology Act Special Projects. The money is contingent upon the availability of funds allocated through the Federal FY11 budget approval by Congress for LSTA funding.

The purpose of the grant is to improve services to children and young adults grades 5 to 12. Funds will be used to provide creative and diverse programming, develop the young adult collection, redesign the teen area to create a more welcoming space for teens and expand the space for that area of the collection.

Program development will include creative writing, anime and manga, film production, trivia contests, podcasts, blogs, video gaming and finan-

cial literacy workshops. Sutton Public Library will be collaborating with the Millbury Public Library as well as area schools to encourage more involvement with library services through these program offerings.

NHS Golf Tournament at Blissful Northbridge Operation Graduation 2011 Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 11th, with an 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start at Blissful Meadows Golf Club, Uxbridge. $500 for foursomes; individual players for $125 includes greens fees, golf cart, tee gifts, dinner and prizes. Please call 508-234-4798 to enter by Wednesday, September 1st.

Uxbridge Community Enrichment Programs begin Uxbridge Community Enrichment Programs start the week of September 27th. Full program descriptions are available at www.uxbridgeschools.com or at any Uxbridge Public School.

Uxbridge Evening Enrichment programs are open to any adult or mature students within the Blackstone Valley.

Walk-in registrations will be held on September 16th from 6:30 to 8 pm at Uxbridge High School. If you have any questions, please call Karin Knapik at 508.278.0553 or email kknapik@ uxbridge.k12.ma.us. All courses offered are subject to sufficient enrollment.

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Daughters of yesteryear knew how to fundraise

BY CoNsTANCE DWYER The old days are reminiscent of knowing how to stretch a dollar. This DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Chapter in Uxbridge, now 111 years old, understood the importance of raising money to preserve its history when, at the turn of the last century, the organization was given the opportunity to purchase the quaint, little red house on North Main Street, known as the Simeon Wheelock House from the Haywards who owned the Hayward-Schuster Mill in Douglas.

The challenge given to the DAR to obtain the deed to the house was to raise $10,000 to insure the Uxbridge DAR would have the finances to maintain the property in the 20th century and beyond. The ladies immediately rolled up their sleeves and made it known in town that they were determined to reach their fund-raising goal.

As residents walked or rode by on Mendon St., Route 16 or along North Main St., Rte 122, there were “Ye D.A.R. Tea House” signs, marking 2 mi., 1 mi., ½ mi …. and everyone knew the ladies were open for business, sell-

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ing lemonade and tea sandwiches to raise money.

The happy day arrived in 1910 when the $10,000 was raised (a significant amount of money in those days, especially as women did not have “jobs” outside the home!!) and the deed was exchanged. Simeon Wheelock served as a 1st Lt. in the Revolution and built his house c.1769. It has been home to the Deborah Wheelock Chapter DAR since its founding on 2/11/1899. If ever this Chapter became defunct, the deed calls for the property to revert back to the Hayward descendents.

Jane Keegan of Uxbridge, former Moderator in town and now a member of the School Committee, is a 41-year member of the DAR. She originally belonged to her Mother’s old chapter in Baltimore, Maryland, and then transferred her membership to Uxbridge 20 years ago. She was very enthusiastic to comment on a radical change that will take place on September 11th, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, when they will host an “open House” to welcome back members and to invite more women from Uxbridge and other towns

to attend. Historically, meetings have always been held on a Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. but the group recognizes that women are working and a Saturday will be a better time for the women to come together. “We want to attract young mothers and working women who would not be available to come to a meeting on a Friday afternoon,” Jane added. The topic for the Saturday meeting is an enticing one. “This is Not Your Mother’s DAR.” The speakers will be Deborah Nydam and Sheryl Romasco. Both are past Chapter Regents and Ms. Romasco is the State Registrar. Both are knowledgeable about genealogy. They will be available to help anyone interested in find-

Northbridge Vietnam Memorial Committee to host Pig Roast The Northbridge Vietnam Memorial Committee will be hosting a Benefit Pig Roast on Saturday, September 11th at the VFW Hall, Rt. 16 (Cross Rd.), Uxbridge at 2:00 PM. Donation is $20.00 with only 300 tickets being sold. Proceeds from this

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ing out more about their lineage and if they might be eligible to become a member of the DAR. Jane further explained that someone may become eligible even if a family member never fought in the Revolution. That family member might have given “materials, like a bag of grain, or money to aid the cause of the Revolution…tens of millions of women in this country are eligible for membership.” Deborah Wheelock Chapter has 43 members, mostly from the Blackstone Valley, but some from as far away as Australia and Spain. The DAR promotes historic preservation, education and patriotism.

fundraiser will benefit the construction of a new Northbridge Vietnam Honor Roll/Memorial.

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Are you Labor Day Breakfast hungry for Pancakes?

Please join the Uxbridge First Holiday Night Committee on Sunday, September 19th from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center, located on South Main Street, for an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast. We are pleased to once again partner with the Uxbridge Elderly Connection. The menu will include Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Bagels, orange Juice and Coffee.

Also, there will be raffle baskets by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection. Your $5.00 donation will help defray the cost of the 13th Annual Uxbridge First Holiday Night Celebration which will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The First Congregational Church of Sutton will host its 57th Annual Labor Day Breakfast on Monday, September 6th from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. (continual seating) on Sutton Center Common. Tickets are $8.00 for Adults, $7.00 for “Golden-agers”, $5.00 for children ages 6-12 years and free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets may be purchased on the morning of the breakfast or by contacting the church

office at 508-865-6914. Proceeds will help finance church programs. There will also be a raffle table with tickets available for $1.00 each and 6 for $5.00.

Donations of canned goods will be welcomed on the morning of the breakfast to benefit the Sutton Senior Center Food Pantry.

Anyone donating an item will receive a free raffle ticket.

Daughters of the American Revolution post meeting date Members of the Deborah Wheelock Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, are celebrating the 100th anniversary of owning and maintaining the Simeon Wheelock House on the Uxbridge Town Common. Doors to the Chapter House will open on Saturday, September 11th at 10 AM for a "welcome back" meeting. The purpose of a Saturday morning meeting, concluding

by Noon, is to encourage greater participation among members of all ages and to attract young mothers and working

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Programs speakers are Sherly Romasco, State Registrar, and Deborah Nydam, Ex-Chapter Regent. "This Is Not Your Mother's DAR" highlights current DAR activities and offers "how to" suggestions on joining and ways to become involved.

Women of all ages interested in history, education and preservation are invited to attend. Come make new friends, learn something new! Coffee and breakfast pastries will be served.

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Banchand UxBRIDGE - Mary C. (Kuczek) Bachand, 96, Blackstone St., died July 20th, at Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge.

Her husband George H. Bachand died on January 26, 1988.

She is survived by 6 sons John Bachand of CA, Albert Bachand of FL, Paul Bachand of oH, and Edward, Havey and Roger Bachand all of Uxbridge; 3 daughters Catherine Heroux of FL, Marguerite Boisvert of Webster and MaryAnn Farrell of WA; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister Bronista Holzer of CA; and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her daughter Elizabeth Miller and her sister Frances Kuczek.

Born in Millville, on September 8, 1913, she was the daughter of John and Anastasia (Kowalska) Kuczek and has lived in Uxbridge all of her life. Mrs. Bachand worked for many years at several local textile mills. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Uxbridge and enjoyed crafts and painting.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Kay E. (Davis) Pineo; 3 sons Robert, Keith and William Pineo; 3 step children Thomas Woods, Mitchell Woods and Janice Martin; many grandchildren; 8 siblings Margaret Wynn, Ruth Forget, Norma Cole, Bruce Pineo, Robert Pineo, Pamela Porell, Gary Pineo and Susan Ditommasso and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his daughter Deborah Pineo; step daughter Brenda Woods; sister Beverly Houde and brother Scott Pineo.

Born in Attleboro, on April 11, 1936, he was the son of Arnold and Margaret (Innes) Pineo and has lived in Uxbridge since 1970. He was a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran was a pilot and an air craft mechanic. Bud was a real estate broker for many years at Century 21 in Uxbridge and previously owned and operated Creative Home Interiors Upholstery Company in Uxbridge. He was a member of the Uxbridge Rotary Club and enjoyed music, bird watching, was an avid reader and spending time with friends at the former Cock N Kettle Restaurant.

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Uxbridge- Leonelle M. (Dumont) Landry, 100, of Cherry St. died August 3rd at St. Camillus Health Care Center where she had been residing for the past year and a half. She was predeceased by her husband George Landry.

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Born in Three Rivers, Canada, on May 14, 1910, she was the daughter of Charles and Roseanna (Hamelin) Dumont and has lived in Uxbridge since she was 8 years old. Mrs. Landry worked for many years at the former Elmdale Mill in Uxbridge and Kartiganer Hat Shop in Upton. She enjoyed being around family and friends, taking care of the sick, knitting, crocheting, bingo, tating, slots, cooking and baking.

Lavallee UxBRIDGE - Albert Lavallee, 84, of Quaker Highway, died August 5th at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Claire (Ashton) Lavallee; son David Lavallee of Uxbridge; daughter Theresa Youngsma of Uxbridge; 4 grandchildren; 2 brothers Sonny Lavallee of Manchaug and Arthur Lavallee of Northbridge; sister Louise Ashton of Uxbridge and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brothers George and Ernest and sister Dorothy Fisher Harris.

Born in the Manchaug section of

Sutton on Dec. 14, 1925 he was the son of Albert and Vernie (Wilson) Lavallee and has lived in Uxbridge most of his life. Mr. Lavallee was an auto mechanic for Northbridge Auto Wrecking until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed working on his farm, gardening and going to the lake. Albert was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran.

Nelson DoUGLAS - Wayne L. Nelson, a longtime resident of Douglas passed away peacefully on August 10th at home. Born in Lake County, Indiana on January 5, 1940, he was son of the late Ervin and Goldie (Hamilton) Nelson and lived 22 years in Douglas.

He is survived by his loving wife Lucille (Johnson) Nelson and their three children, Darrell Nelson and his wife Lisa of Milford, NH, Melanie Levenson and her husband Dr. Lewis Levenson of Longmeadow and Rhonda Parsneau and her husband Philip of Douglas; five grandchildren, Kyle and Craig Nelson and Alesha, Benjamin and Sophie Levenson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Gene and Elwood Nelson. Wayne and Lucille recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Rhodes and the USS Hawkins. He spent much of his working life in sales. He was a spirited advocate for the underdog and enjoyed serving as a union steward in the Bakers and Confectionery Union for many years helping others find solutions to their problems. In his retirement he found happiness working

at Home Depot. Wayne had a lifelong love of music, people and animals, and especially dogs. He was a compassionate and understanding person and was a believer in everlasting life.

A courageous and beautiful soul, Wayne will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

True UxBRIDGE - David A. True, 50, a lifelong Uxbridge resident died Thursday, August 12th at Sunbridge of Milford after an illness. He is survived by his daughter Jessica True of Whitinsville; parents Ralph E. Sr. and Judith G. (Vincent) True of Uxbridge; a brother Ralph E. True Jr. of Uxbridge; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Born in Whitinsville on June 25, 1960 he lived in Uxbridge all his life.

David owned and operated True Plastics in Worcester since 2005.

Previously he worked at Holden Plastics which he eventually purchased.

He was a longtime gunsmith and previously owned the Rock Pile Gym in Whitinsville. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a graduate of Worcester Vocational Tech, Class of 1978 in the auto mechanics shop. He was a member of the Uxbridge Rod and Gun Club, the Whitinsville Fish and Game Club and was once one of the top trap shooters in the state. He was a NASCAR fan and was fascinated by lighthouses which he enjoyed visiting with his daughter.

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Bouvette UxBRIDGE/DoUGLAS - Martha J. "Marty" (Grenier) Laporte Bouvette, 69, of N. E. Main St. Douglas, formerly of Uxbridge died August 17th after a brief illness. Her husband of 20 years Joseph J. Bouvette died in 1991.

She is survived by her 4 children Ernest J. Jr. and his wife Linda Laporte of Northbridge, Marlene J. Saucier of Uxbridge, Gerry A. and his wife Wendy Laporte of Douglas, and Cynthia A. Kuipers and her partner Shane Gould of Worcester; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Donald Grenier of Dayville, CT, and Lawrence Grenier of Uxbridge; a sister Debby Majeau of oxford; her first husband Ernest J. Laporte Sr. of Linwood; and several nephews, nieces and good friends. She was sister of the late Jackie Grenier, Dotty Beaureguard and Raymond "Butch" Grenier Jr. Born in N. Uxbridge on May 26, 1941, she was the daughter of Raymond E. and Emma (orange) Grenier and lived most of her life in Uxbridge. She had lived in Douglas the past 16 years.

Marty was a longtime area waitress, working at Jumbo Donuts in Whitinsville, the N.V. Cafe, T.J.'s Diner, and Ruthy's Diner in Uxbridge and the Elmwood Club in Douglas. She was a former police matron in Uxbridge, was educated in the Good Shepherd School and graduated from Uxbridge High School. She enjoyed bingo and playing penny slots at Twin River and Foxwoods. She loved to cook and bake as well as spend time with her grandkids. She was a member of St. Mary's Church.

Marty's family extends a thank you for the excellent care and support shown from Beaumont Nursing Home and the Salmon Family Hospice.

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He is a vibrant, exceptional and very entertaining performer. There will be a

choice of baked scrod or boneless breast of chicken along with family style soup, potato, vegetable, dessert and coffee.

Also make plans to see Blue Man Group at the Providence Performing Arts Center! Pick up location is Faith Fellowship Church, 647 Douglas St, Uxbridge. Call Sue for details. 508476-3438

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He was the husband of the late Helen V. (Murphy) Yeskewicz.

Mr. Yeskewicz was employed for 45 years as a steelworker for various companies throughout the area.

He was born April 5, 1919 in Paulis, Lithuania, son of the late Baltremaeus and Antonina (Kolpakis) Yeskewicz.

He served in the U. S. Army Medical Corps during WWII. Mr. Yeskewicz enjoyed golf and time spent with his family. He was a life member of the Uxbridge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the Charles A. Rice American Legion Post, Uxbridge.

He is survived by three sons; Joseph A. Yeskewicz of Middleboro, John A. Jeskevicius of Weare, NH, and Peter Stevens of Mansfield Center, CT, three daughters; Elaine M. Kelly of Blandford, Linda A. Gianetti of North Uxbridge and Deborah J. Fraser of North Uxbridge, one sister, Jean Adams of Worcester, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers; William and Anthony and 3 sisters; Helen, Mary and Anna.

Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Blum Family Resource Van will provide sun safety information and free rapid skin exams by a dermatologist and the Melanoma Education Foundation will host a Remembrance and Tribute Display where families may post photos, memories and messages of support. online registration, fundraising, and results and photos from 2009 are available at www.mefrace.org. Contact Race Director Jan Danowski at danowski@verizon.net for more information.

The Third Annual Melanoma Education Foundation Race and Walk will take place on Sunday, September 26 in Wompatuck State Park in Hingham, MA. The event supports MEF's skin cancer education curriculum, currently utilized free of charge by over 875 schools throughout New England and beyond. The 5-mile USATF sanctioned run will begin at 10:00 a.m. The 3-mile Family & Friends Walk will start at 10:30 a.m.

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Community Blood Drive scheduled Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission) and be in general good health.

Each pint of blood collected can help up to three hospital patients in three different hospitals. The entire process takes about one hour (Registration, Health History, Donation Time, followed by time at the canteen). The actual blood collection process is about 5 -7 minutes, however the health history screening is important to ensure that

The American Red Cross is holding their monthly Uxbridge Blood Drive on Monday, September 27th at the Uxbridge V.F.W. Hall on Route 16 between 2:00 – 7:00pm. To ensure the quickest possible process, please call 800-RED CRoSS (800) 733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org for more information or to schedule your appointment to donate blood.

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You may safely donate blood every 56 days. Most medications are oK. There is a one year deferral if you received a tattoo in Massachusetts. Tattoos received in Rhode Island are oK since they are state regulated there.

For a complete list of blood donor eligibility guidelines you can visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.

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Since that time, Rob has come out with two additional CDs as well as a Live Concert DVD. According to his website, “’Rob Biagi Productions’ has shipped music CDs and motionsand-training DVDs to all 50 United States and over 30 foreign countries to date!” His wife, Kathleen, is his choreographer and often performs at concerts with Rob along with their children Matt (18), Juli (12) and Natalie (5). There are currently over 4,000 churches around the world using Rob’s music and Kathleen’s motions. on october 1, 2007, the Biagi family was thrown for a loop when their 2year-old daughter Natalie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). Nine months later in a “one-in-a-million” coincidence, Rob was also diagnosed with Leukemia (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia). As they battled this horrible disease side by side they continued to find strength in God and each other and on December 4, 2009, Natalie completed her chemo treatments and Rob received a phone call announcing that he was in remission. Although their battles against leukemia slowed them down, Rob continued to write songs and perform. In January 2010 Rob came out with his third album, “Joy’n the Family,” which includes the touching song “Hallelujah, Thank You” which was written in response to hearing that he and his daughter had won the battle against leukemia.

The Biagi family (minus their son, Matt, who is now in college) will be visiting the east coast this fall and will be making a stop right here in the Blackstone Valley! The Uxbridge Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Family Concert at the Northbridge Middle School on Saturday, october 16th at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now for $5 ($7 at the door). There will also be a Children’s Ministry Training Event that morning from 10 am - 2 pm at the Uxbridge Nazarene Church for anyone interested in hearing more about the Biagi’s story as well as receiving some practical, hands-on training in engaging children in worship. To register for the Training Event or purchase tickets for the concert call 508-278-2315 or e-mail pastornoelle@gmail.com. For more information about the Biagi family or to purchase CDs/DVDs and t-shirts you can check out their website at www.thatrobguy.com.

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Douglas Octoberfest: A tropical twist to a favorite Fall festival Douglas octoberfest will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, october 2nd and entertainment and festivities will run on two stages until 4:00 p.m. Visitors can expect a terrific selection of live music, children’s activities, an array of vendors from around the region and wonderful fair food at this popular celebration.

The Island Castaways Band (TICB) will headline the entertainment with the four piece tropical rock band bringing Parrot Heads of all ages together from 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. With a selection of Jimmy Buffett's favorite songs along with other tropical favorites, the band has steadily built a “wishing for the islands” following throughout New England. They were recently requested

Willy’s Kitty Angels Rescue receives grant Willy’s Kitty Angels Rescue (WKAR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping stray and homeless cats in southern Worcester County, has received a $950 grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition, Inc. The grant will fund a new program that is designed to offer free spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to feral cats.

The program will be provided in collaboration with the VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital. Clinics will be offered four times on weekends that alternate with Tufts Cummings Veterinary feral spay/neuter programs so that a steady stream of accessible sterilization surgeries are available to feral cats of the community.

“We are thrilled to offer these clinics to trappers, animal control officers, or feral cat caretakers to help control the population of feral and stray cats. The grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition helps us continue our goal of controlling the feral and stray cat population in Douglas, Uxbridge, Northbridge, Sutton, Grafton and Millbury. This program will spay/neuter an additional 180 cats in its first year,” comments WKAR president, Mary Ellen Richards.

The first clinic will be held on Sunday, october 17, 2010. All clinic dates will be advertised on WKAR’s website: www.willyskittyangels.org.

For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Richards at 1-508-873-0336 or merdudley@hotmail.com.

Willy’s Kitty Angels Rescue, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008. Its mission is to provide adoption and placement of homeless rescued cats/kittens in permanent homes; educate the public on the need to spay/neuter pets, the prevention of animal cruelty and responsible pet ownership; and manage feral/stray cat populations by utilizing trap-neuter-return (TNR) techniques.

Island Castaways Band to play in Key West, Florida as well as at the 2011 New England Parrot Head conference in Windsor, CT. Their original single "This Island" is being played on tropical rock radio stations nationwide. The band’s members are Paul Kane (Vocals, Guitar), Joe Holewa (Bass), Scott Ciprari (Drums), and Ed Glod (Keyboard/Vocals).

The popular street festival showcases children’s activities with train rides and fun and games on the Second Congregational Church lawn. Vendors with food, specialty items and seasonal crafts line the street between the stages at the Mechanic and Cook Street inter-

sections of Main Street. organizers are planning a day full of entertainment that will appeal to all ages.

Douglas Historical Society volunteers at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum at the corner of Main and Depot Streets will offer “Good Morning, Douglas!” coffee and donuts for all the early risers and will also run a bake sale and offer a sit down lunch of soup, sandwiches and delicious desserts in the museum. At the barn in the back yard, an Estate Sale of donated items will be going on alongside the Saturday morning Farmers Market vendors who will have plenty of locally grown produce and seasonal goods for sale. on stage, the incredibly talented Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards will also be performing during the day. They previously collaborated in the folk trio “The Accident That Led Me To The World,” and together they now promote their new respective solo releases out on Nobody’s Favorite Records. Mandeville and Richards choose to cooperatively present their material as a duo -- in the tradition of

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What’s Happening at the Uxbridge Free Public Library assistant Director Debra Young honored for 33 Years of Service At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, State Representative Jennifer M. Callahan awarded a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to Assistant Director/Head of Childrens Services Debra J. Young for her 33 years of service to the Uxbridge community “in recognition of her continued efforts to increase public literacy and community involvement above and beyond the call of duty”. Not only has Ms. Young been a strong advocate for literacy working with the Books and Beyond, Beginning Bridges

and Summer Reading programs, but has also been involved with the People First Food Pantry, the Blackstone Valley Youth Coalition and Toys for Tots campaign. email Notification Would you like to be emailed when your requests arrive at the library? It’s easy! Just stop by or call the library at 508-278-8624, give your current email address and we’ll take care of the rest. Access your account using your library card number and PIN. Remember that when checking the status of your requests Check Shelves means the item is still on a shelf somewhere, In Transit means it’s on the way and Ready to Pick Up means come and get it! Email notification is convenient and saves time and paper. Try it!

Fax services The Uxbridge Free Public Library is now offering outgoing fax services at a cost of $1 per page.

Please see a staff member for more information.

Fall Programs for Adults We’re still finalizing our fall lineup of programs, but please mark your calendars for the following dates: Monday, September 20th at 7pm: Author Neal Sanders returns to talk about his journey into the publishing world - how to get from What If to the finished manuscript; Wednesday, october 6th at 7 pm - 2010 Massahusetts Book Award winner (Nonfiction category) Vincent Cannato, author of American Passage: the history of Ellis Island; Monday, october 18th at 7 pm: award-winning author Mike Tougias will talk

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about overboard! a true Bluewater odyssey of Disaster and Survival, a thrilling account of disaster on the high seas following the sinking of the sailboat Almeisan, called “the search and rescue case of the year”; Thursday, october 28th at 6:30 pm: Marie Bostwick, New York Times bestselling author, will talk about her latest book, A Thread So Thin; Thursday, November 11th at 7pm: The Gravestone Girls will regale us with stories of cemetery art, history and symbolism in our own local graveyards; Friday, November 19th at 7:30pm: A special fundraising event featuring National Geographic photojournalist Brian Skerry, more details to follow.

Beginning Saturday, September 18th, Mike Potaski will offer his genealogy workshops from 10 am-noon every other week. Whether you’re a novice or more experienced researcher, you’ll enjoy sharing your experiences with others.

Maybe you’ll even discover a long lost relative!

Knitting Circle There has been a lot of interest in starting a knitting circle here at the library, both to work on individual projects and community projects as a group. If you’d like to join us, please call Jane at the library. All members are welcome regardless of experience.

PageTurners All seniors are welcome to join our PageTurners book discussion group, which meets every second Thursday from 1-2 pm at the Senior Center in Uxbridge. It’s a roundtable forum where we share our opinions, good and bad, on what we’ve been reading. You just might discover a new favorite!

Drop in, new members are always welcome.

Young Adult Pizza Party on Thursday, September 9th from 5-7 pm the Library will host a Summer Reading Warp-Up Pizza Party in the Teen Room. Details to follow. book Discussion Group The Library’s Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, September 16th at 6:45pm in the Children’s Room to discuss Barbara Delinsky’s novel, While My Sister Sleeps. From Library Journal, “Molly Snow isn’t worried when she gets a phone call notifying her that her sister is in the ER. A world-class runner, 32-year-old Robin Snow has had many injuries, and Molly arrives at the hospital expecting nothing worse than an ankle sprain. But Robin has had a massive heart attack while running, and the prognosis is not good. As the devastated Snow family holds a bedside vigil, they learn things about Robin that alternately surprise and distress them. Graced by characters readers will come to care about, this is that rare book that deserves to have the phrase “impossible to put down” attached to it.”

Beginning Bridges Story Time on Monday, September 13th, the Library will start Beginning Bridges Story Times with Amy Cowen of Whitinsville. The Beginning Bridges Family and Community Partnership for Children is a non-profit, family support organization that provides free comprehensive services to families with young children in the Northbridge and Uxbridge community. Story Time begins at 10am in the Childrens Room and includes a craft related to the story. This program will meet weekly from September through early May except for holidays and school vacation weeks. For more information, call the Library at 508-278-8621.

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Searching for roots Evening at the Mansion Sept. 24th is increasingly popular by michael Potaski NBC’s popular primetime program Who Do You Think You Are? and the continuing advertisements by the show’s sponsor, Ancestry.com, have awakened in many people an interest in genealogy and family history.

NBC and Ancestry.com partnered with the New England Historic Genealogical Society to trace ancestral lines of a number of show business and sports celebrities. While the program was slightly disingenuous in that it condensed months of research into three or five minute segments the basic research techniques and sources were amply demonstrated.

The new interest in genealogy and family history sparked by the program is prompting many people in the towns of the Blackstone Valley to go through their shoe boxes of family papers and old photo albums in search of their own roots. Assistance is freely available at workshops held on Saturday mornings at the Uxbridge Library and on Wednesday afternoons at the Northbridge Senior Center.

These workshops provide knowledge resources and guidance to assist participants in acquiring the knowledge and skills to conduct their own research.

Individuals and families are the product of a myriad of social, economic,

and political factors that influences the decisions of previous generations.

Participants in the workshops will seek to answer the who, what, when, and where questions that will illuminate their family stories.

The history of the towns in the Blackstone Valley provides a rich mosaic of family history. From the early settlers of English stock, their African slaves, and the Native Americans who lived near them during the Colonial period to the immigrants from virtually every nationality and ethnic group that settled here during the Industrial Revolution all left a rich lode of records waiting to be uncovered and studied.

The Genealogy and Family History Workshop will meet every other Saturday morning in the Uxbridge Library beginning September 18th and every Wednesday afternoon at the Northbridge Senior Center. New participants are always welcome. While not everyone will be able to establish noble or royal ancestry, all will learn the tools and techniques of a great pastime and enjoy the company of fellowsearchers.

Michael Potaski of Uxbridge is an amateur genealogist and facilitator of the workshop.

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After spending several awesome winters in Arizona, I came to the conclusion that like Florida, nobody comes

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For example, not too many miles East of Mesa just beyond the community called Apache Junction (now, there’s a name that invokes curiosity) the Superstition Mountains erupt from the plains. Beginning and ending at the Junction is an incredible 120 mile loop road called Apache Trail. The narrow, twisting ribbon of pavement circumvents the mountains, and passes through desert and highlands of unparalled wilds. on the western flanks of the range can be found living history: places that are just reeking with memories from the past, and as I wrote earlier, most interesting.

The first stop heading out Apache Trail, and a very popular one with the tourists, is the Goldfield Ghost Town.

The first time Peg and I visited this place from a time warp, we were amazed and astounded at the authenticity. Barely 110 years old, the town looked just like it must have back when the gold ran out in 1898. Many of the structures in use today are recreations by its owners, but certainly look bonafide. Much of the rusty equipment lying about I’m sure was used in the actual mining operation that faded in and out from 1893 until 1926 when the mines closed for good.

For the next 40 years the dilapidated and ramshackeld town slowly dissolved into the ground. In 1966 little was left when a gentleman named Bob Schoose arrived on the scene, and the rest is history (or revived history).

As Peg and I roamed the dusty streets, one of the really fun things to see was the “dressed to kill” actors and actresses mingling with the visitors. By dressed to kill, I’m saying that’s exactly what many of them were. Chaps, Wranglers, sharp toed riding boots with spurs, Stetsons, and one or often two low slung six shooters by their sides adorned many of the male participants.

They would roam the streets, and then meeting with a “rival” at a predetermined spot, the hot dry air would vibrate with gunshots and clouds of blue gun smoke would waif across the street. At that point in the charade, one or more of the characters would “bite the dust” drawing yells and clapping from the audience lucky enough to be on the spot at the right time.

Along with a bakery, livery, jail, brothel and other buildings, of course there is a saloon included in the town.

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WANDERLusT continued from page 14 Leaving the old town and heading NE on Apache Trail (also Rte. 88), there is only one rule to pay attention to: EYES oN THE RoAD! From Goldfield out, the road gets narrower and narrower, and twists like a sidewinder with a road runner after it.

Not only that, but quick and frequent rises and dips in the route force visibility to a very short distance. It is a favorite of local and visiting motorcyclists, and the thrill of just getting through the experience alive is reason enough for the perilous ride.

A few slow, careful miles from Goldfield, the heartbeat and main attraction at Tortilla Flat is the Superstition Saloon and Mercantile.

St. Patrick’s plans festival St. Patrick’s parish will be celebrating its Eighteenth Fall Festival on Saturday, September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be held in the Parish parking lot on East Street in Whitinsville, adjacent to the Church, with many different areas adding to the festivities.

The Festival will be held rain or shine.

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• A food tent with all your favorite lunch items and new Columbian dishes.

• Numerous hand made knit and sewn items that make wonderful gifts.

• The annual Parish Flea Market where you could find almost anything.

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No reproductions here. It is said that the few structures still standing are the original that were erected around 1904 when the road (then dirt of course) was built to the dam construction site on the Salt River. They say that the population of the Flat never exceeded 100, and that one time there were several structures across the road from the saloon, right on the banks of a creek that meanders by the site. At one point there was a flash flood in the middle of the night, and the huts, along with all the occupants, were swept away.

Just walking into the saloon and seeing the interior is an experience not too soon be forgotten. Passing through the front doors, Peg and I immediately noticed that the interior walls and ceiling of the place are completely covered with dollar bills. A passing waitress told us that these were deposited by visitors from all around the world. I’m sure the paper value is ten times what it cost to put up the original structure. once our amazement and curiosity was satisfied from staring at all those bucks, the next eye catcher was at the bar. In front of and all along the dark, shining wood where normally there would be nice comfortable bar stools, are pedestals with saddles on them. I guess

just sitting at the bar and having a beer, whiskey, or if you’re brave a sarsaparilla automatically makes you a member of Arizona’s cow poke society.

The menu offers “old west breakfasts” (we supposed that would include flap jacks, steaks, coffee, and maybe some sourdough biscuits) and the “biggest burgers and hottest chili” for lunch. As I recollect, Peg and I ordered up burgers and the coldest, cleanest mugs of beer that side of the Mississippi. Just thinking about the place makes my mouth water, and creates a yearning to be back there again, even if I do have to hold my breath for the last fifteen minutes of the drive.

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Bellingham High School Class of ‘85 plans reunion The Bellingham High School Class of 1985 will be having their 25th Class Reunion on September 18th, 6:30 p.m. at Caffe’ Sorrento, 143 Central Street, Milford. The price is $10.00 per per-

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Chamber of Commerce announces Healthy Living Expo Support group The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the First Annual Blackstone Valley Healthy Living Expo, on Saturday, September 18th, 10 AM to 4 PM at Blackstone Valley Technical High School, Upton. “The Chamber is very excited to host this event, especially during these times when the public is so focused on maintaining good health practices,” stated Chamber President, Jeannie Hebert.

“The Valley is filled with large and small health related businesses and this will be the perfect forum to showcase the services they can provide to the peo-

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The BV Healthy Living Expo will spotlight all things pertaining to health for all family members: • diet and exercise • conventional and holistic practices • maintaining healthy living at any age • healthcare options for the sandwich generation • answering your health insurance questions • how to choose a health insurance plan • good health for all family members including your pets In addition there will be numerous

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Presenting sponsor, Milford Regional Hospital will highlight the many specialized services provided to the people of the Valley. Meet “Always Fresh, Always Healthy” celebrity chef, Shari Alexander, who will be cooking up some delicious and nutritious recipes to sample. Learn to play Wii Fit with the big screen gang from Best Buy, test your skills in the “Let’s Spin!” spin bike corner provided by the Whitin Community Center and be sure to bring the kids and their best stuffed animal friend for the Teddy Bear Clinic and the many

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For details and information to exhibit and sponsor, please contact Jeannie Hebert at 508-234-9090 x106 or jhebert@blackstonevalley.org .

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A cocktail hour at 6 p.m. will be followed by a buffet style dinner at 7 p.m.

A Photo session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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Each meeting includes time for making some new friends, refreshments, and a video, followed by small group discussion. Weekly topics include What’s Happening to Me, Facing Your Anger, Depression, Financial Survival, Loneliness, and KidCare. The Divorce Care program is free, non-denominational and open to all.

Meetings of the group begin Tuesday, September 14, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville. The program continues for 13 weeks, and participants can begin attending at any time.

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Master Craftsman donates Axe Mill Knife

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Master Smith Jim Saviano has built and donated a Damascus knife to the Douglas Historical Society for a raffle to help the society raise money for improvements to several of their historical structures at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum. Tickets are $10.00 each (for the knife or $1,000 cash) and the drawing will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, october 2nd at Douglas' octoberfest celebration.

Saviano is a master bladesmith and this outstanding forged blade incorporates steel in the stripe portion of the Damascus steel that was used to make axes at the Douglas Axe Factory circa 1850. The bowie knife has a frame handle and desert ironwood handle material. The blade is approximately 10 inches long and the knife’s overall length is about 15 inches. It will also come with a sheath and a table stand hand crafted of aged local maple.

“We are so pleased to be able to offer this unique gift from Jim that incorporates part of the history of the town,” Society president Marylynne Dube said. “This year we are also offering the winner the option of taking $1,000 in cash and we expect this raffle to be very successful in helping us raise much needed funds to continue to preserve and protect the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum.”

This is the second knife that Saviano – a lifelong resident of Douglas, has donated to the society whose mission is to preserve the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum and to educate others about the history of Douglas.

Tickets for the raffle will be on sale every Saturday at the Farmers Market held on the grounds of the museum at 283 Main Street (Rt. 16) in Douglas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and during the week at local establishments including the Goodness Store and the Picket Fence restaurant. Tickets will also be sold during octoberfest and more information can be found online web site at www.douglashistoricalsociety.org or call the society at 508-476-3856.

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Get some Fall exposure in Hopedale Uxbridge Dental introduces Last year‘s oktoberfest in Hopedale was a resounding success with thousands of participants enjoying the food, music, entertainment, community flea market, crafts, arts and other festivities.

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new team member I’m delighted to introduce the newest member of our team at the Uxbride Dental Center; hygienist Holly Therien. Holly graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) in June 2010 after completing the dental hygiene program. Her desire to help people drew her to the dental field when she started working as an assistant back in 2004. Holly felt the need to further her career and decided to go back to school to become a hygienist.

As a working mom of two daughters ages 1 and 10, she knew this would be a challenge. But motivated by the support of her husband, Maurice, and her family, she enrolled in evening classes to complete the prerequisite courses, which were completed in 2005. She was then placed on the waiting list to get into the hygiene program. Not one to give up easily, Holly finally entered the hygiene program of CCRI in Sept.

2008, after waiting for three years to gain a spot in the much sought after program. She managed to maintain a rigorous schedule at school and home keeping the household and family together, as well as her part-time dental assisting position at Uxbridge Dental. Even though she graduated in June, Holly yet took another class; this one for her certification in delivering

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Holly is happily married and has two daughters ages 5 and 15 and lives in Millville. When she has time she loves going to the beach, camping, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Her personal goal in the dental field is to continue her education to complete a bachelors’ degree and to travel to a 3rd world country to help provide oral health education to those less fortunate but her immediate goal is to keep patients her top priority by educating and helping them with their oral hygiene needs. She is enthusiastic to meet each and every patient and wants to build long lasting positive relationships.

Holly’s path to earning her dental hygiene degree has been long, but ever the optimist she wasn’t discouraged.

Her motivation and perseverance helped her reach goal and we couldn’t be happier for her.

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In 1985, Benjamin Emerick successfully filed legislation to have “The Road to Boston” accepted as the official State March. Memorializing in his honor a portion of Route 16, which runs East-West through Uxbridge and eventually winds its way to Boston, is considered a fitting tribute to this devoted public servant who became a legend of the Blackstone Valley Region.

“Ben Emerick was a dedicated police officer who spent much of off-duty time and energy promoting historic preservation, especially through music,” said Sen. Richard T. Moore (DUxbridge). “I was pleased to sponsor legislation that Benny initiated making the Revolutionary War tune, “Road to Boston” as the official Massachusetts ceremonial march. He even brought

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The Emerick family was thrilled to hear the news of the new law.

“I will think of him every time I drive on that portion of Route 16,” - Mary E. Emerick wife of the late Benny Emerick

“It will be like he’s right there with me.” Commenting further about his father, Peter B. Emerick stated, “For a man who loved history so much we’re glad to know he is now part of it.”

In conjunction with the Mass Highway Department a dedication ceremony will be held with state and local officials, the Emerick family and the public in the near future.

Support the Uxbridge Fire Fighters Assn.

The Uxbridge Firefighters Association is sponsoring a fundraising program to raise money for needed equipment. In the coming days all homes in the area will receive a request for a mail-in contribution. The firefighters wish to thank everyone for their donation by giving a complimentary 8x10 color studio portrait to be taken by a professional studio at the Fire Station at 25 South Main St in Uxbridge. The fundraising program is legitimate and the Uxbridge Firefighters Association asks for your support. If you do not receive the Association’s mailing, please call Firefighter/Paramedic Cheryl Ethier at (508) 278-2787 for further details.

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Rotary Club meeting featured Douglas Scholarship Winner The Rotary Club of Uxbridge was pleased to host another of their recent scholarship winners from the Town of Douglas on August 3rd at their weekly meeting. Ashley Jeznach, 2009 Scholarship Recipient, took some time out of her busy schedule to share her college experiences with Rotary Mem-

bers. Ashley is one of two scholarship winners from Douglas High School’s graduating class of 2009. Ashley has just completed her first year at the University of Connecticut and is majoring in Mathematics in a 5 Year Program that will include receipt of her Masters Degree. She plans to become a Math

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The Uxbridge Rotary Club presents scholarships each year to graduates of Uxbridge, Whitinsville and Douglas High Schools. The proceeds from our Annual Golf Tournament along with other fundraising events held during the year are used to fund the Club’s charitable community programs including local scholarships.

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge was chartered in 1926. We are a club that truly believes in “Service Above Self”.

If you would like to give some of your time to help your community, please join us for lunch in the Trustees Room at Unibank, 49 Church St., Whitinsville, MA any Tuesday at noon.

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Bring the family out for some fun on the farm at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Association’s Fall Family Festival and Craft Fair. The second annual fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, october 9th at West End Creamery, 481 Purgatory Road, Whitinsville. Rain date is Sunday, october 10th from noon to 4 p.m.

This year’s festival features a new five-acre corn maze, hayrides, horseback riding and jumping demonstrations, exhibits by local 4-H clubs, and the Barnyard Midway. Also included are miniature golf, the ReMax hot air balloon, and entertainment by Bo Bo The Clown. A wide variety of crafts, many with a country theme, will be available to view and purchase.

“The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Association is excited to once again host the Blackstone Valley Fall Family Festival and Craft Fair,’’ said tourism association co-chairs Tom Bellacqua and Holly Gallerani. “Agriculture plays a vital role in the history and economy of the Blackstone Valley, and we are happy to give people a chance to sample what our local farms have to offer.

For the second year, we decided to keep this premiere one-day agricultural festival free so everyone can come out and have a fun, relaxing day celebrating the Valley’s agricultural tradition.’’

Visitors can also learn about the rich history of the Blackstone Valley with park rangers from The John H. Chaffee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. The End Zone Militia, the Revolutionary War re-enactors seen at all Patriots’ home games, will also perform.

The Tourism Association is seeking vendors and sponsors. Forms and more info can be found on http://www. blackstonevalleyfallfestival.com/ or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BlackstoneValley FallFestival .

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Community Chorus – Open Call Schultzberg fundraiser a Sweet Calling all singers! The Blackstone cal abilities, brought together with a success for Jimmy Fund Valley Community Chorus (BVCC) is shared love of music. There is a $30 William A few of the raffle winners were: holding a non-audition “open Call” for membership fee to cover minimal concert A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser was Glen of Uxbridge and Joe new and returning members for its 2010 expenses and all sheet music. Rehearsals held on July 30th at the Progressive Farm Festival Club in Uxbridge in honor of Gus Gaul Schultzberg of Cranston, RI – Red Sox tick- Christmas Concert. open call will take will be Sundays, beginning october 17th, Escape to the rolling hills of Upton on September 11th for SWEET WILLIAM FARM’S 5TH ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (presented by Sweet William Farm and Skyworks Productions). The afternoon will be filled with lots of positive energy and great sounds from local bands and solo artists including: GoVERNMENT SURPLUS-New England’s Elite Government Mule Tribute Band, THE SARA THoMPSoN BAND, BLUE Box, SPAWN oF SIRIUS, TASTE oF CHAINS, THE GRASS GYPSYS, TAREN YELLE DUo, RANDY RoBBINS, ANDREW GREENE, KATHY LINDSEY & RoB HARRIS, RoNDA MATSoN, and LISA MARKoVICH of Beyond Blonde.

Bring your smiles, friends and family to this fun-filled musical event in a peaceful, countryside setting! A great time for all! Food, drinks, snacks & ice cream are available the day of the event. FREE admission. All ages event. Festival hours: 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For directions, go to: www.sweetwilliamfarm.biz.

Note: Rain date for the festival is the next day (Sunday, Sept. 12) from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Schultzberg of Uxbridge. He was treated this past year at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This was a fundraiser to raise money for the Jimmy Fund through the Pan Mass Challenge. Approximately $2,500.00 was raised through several events.

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Uxbridge Nazarene Comfort Bracelets now on sale to Support oliva Church holds Open House Sales Patient Comfort Fund to check out some of what the church offers. We have a wide range of classes and ministries here that are specifically designed for everyone, from first timers to “seasoned” Christians.

ALL ARE WELCoME. The event takes place on Sunday, September12th at 11:30am at the Uxbridge Church of the Nazarene, 130 Douglas St. (Rt.16) Uxbridge. For more information call 508-278-2315 or www.uxbridgenazarene.com.

The Uxbridge Nazarene Church is inviting the community to their Ministry Fair. The event will highlight a variety of class offerings beginning in the fall (for both children and adults) and introduce newcomers to the different activities, ministries, and groups that the church offers.

Shelly Cullen, director of the Sunday School Ministry Board, says “This event provides a great opportunity for our current church family and visitors

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There will be a craft and vendor fair along with the Uxbridge Farm and Fairgrounds family fun day on Saturday, october 9th from 10 AM to 4 PM (raindate Monday, october 11, 2010).

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Coffee Break, a non-denominational community Bible study for women, will begin its Fall season with a study of Romans on Thursday, September 9th, at Fairlawn Church. The study material, published by InterVarsity Press, is entitled Romans – Becoming New in Christ, and states, “Sometimes our worship loses its passion. our prayer life becomes stagnant. We forget why we are serving God. And the world’s ways subtly become our ways.

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Since it was established, the oliva Patient Comfort Fund has raised over $100,000 and supports patients and their families with cancer support groups, reflexology services in the Cancer Center, everyday living expenses of cancer patients, and the establishment of Milford’s new hospice program through the VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford.

The bracelet, designed locally by Gina Kovach, cost $10 and can be purchased at oliva’s Gourmet Gifts at 85 East Main St. in Milford, or online at http://www.milfordregional.org/comfortbracelet. It will also be available for purchase in the Milford Regional Gift Shop after the completion of the Gift Shop renovation.

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Refreshments and quality child care are provided—with a loving nursery for infants up to age 2 and a story hour that your 3- to 5-year olds won’t want to miss!

Coffee Break is held each Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and offers women in the Blackstone Valley an opportunity to read and discuss the Bible, share questions and concerns, and develop new friendships. Each lesson is independent, so if you can’t attend every week, you won’t feel

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There’s no “homework” required, and no previous Bible knowledge is necessary. The Coffee Break staff invites you to come and discover the riches in the book of Romans, the clearest and fullest explanation of the Gospel in the Bible.

Fairlawn Church is located at 305 Goldthwaite Road (off Hill Street) in Whitinsville. For directions, questions, or to get more information, please call 508-234-5729 or the church secretary at 508-234-2838.

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Music Festival features Beer & Chili tasting Blackstone Valley Music Festival Featuring Beer & Chili Fest on Saturday, September 25th from 12:00pm 12:00am. Beer & Chili Fest from 12:00pm - 5:00pm at The Hab, 374 West St., Uxbridge. The entrance fee is $10.00 and kids under 15 are free. Partial proceeds going to The American Cancer Society Join us for live bands, kid's activities, food, beer and chili! For more information on how to register to compete in the Beer & Chili Fest or for vendor opportunities please contact Tricia Trask @ 508-278-6117 uxbridgetrask@ aol.com

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Partnership grows along with flowers & vegetables A patch of land that had lain fallow for many years is again full of life as flowers bloom. Under the watchful eye and sage advice of Willard Banning, and with staff and individuals from Alternatives providing the plants and labor, vegetables and flowers are being grown again.

Banning’s Flower Shop closed several years ago and was recently bought by Alternatives to develop affordable housing. At the same time that Banning’s had been purchased, Alternatives had started a summer farmers market and individuals from one of Alternatives’ programs were selling cut flowers that they had purchased locally. The decision was made for this year’s market to take advantage of both the land connected with the former Banning’s and the expertise of the former owner.

“Mr. Banning has been like a father figure to all of us,” says Harry Sunderland, an Employment Facilitator with Alternatives and the ‘head gardener.’ “He has been wonderfully generous with his knowledge and wisdom. He’s a great resource.”

Sunderland goes on to say that the individuals working the garden were not completely enthusiastic about the project at first. Because it had been allowed to become overgrown, there was a great deal of hard work to be done just readying the ground for planting. “But once things began to grow and they saw the benefits of their hard work, that all changed.

Now everyone can’t wait to go work in the garden,” says Sunderland.

Scott Robins, who is served in Alternatives’ Whitinsville Employment Service, is one of the people who tend the garden regularly. “I like weeding,” he admits, “and watering too.” Scott says that it’s still hard work, “There are a lot of challenges but we meet them as a team.”

Willard Banning shares their enthusiasm as well. “Growing flowers is a wonderful project,” he says, “and everyone involved is very excited.” That excitement seems to include the mentor. “I’m glad I have had a small part in its success,” says Mr. Banning. “We’ve all had a great time!”

The flowers and vegetables being grown at Banning’s will be on sale from Noon to 3:00 PM every Sunday, now through September 19 (excluding labor day) at the Heritage Market on Alternatives’ Community Plaza. The market will feature locally grown produce, honeys, eggs as well as arts and crafts.

The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing at Daniel’s Farmstead, 286 Mendon Street, Blackstone on Sunday, october 3rd at 1:00pm. Admission is free. Directions and Contact Information available at www.bvccband.org.

The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band consists of approximately fifty talented musicians. Their performance includes popular songs, jazz, rock, music from the movies, concert pieces and marches. This is music the whole family will enjoy.

The Play’s the Thing...

The Shakespeare Club of Grafton is ready to launch its 22nd year with a Kick off Meet and Greet to be held on Sunday, September 12th, at the Brigham Hill Community Barn at 5:30 PM. This is an opportunity for old friends and new to welcome enthusiastically a new season of fun and study of the Bard’s life, works and times.

Each year the Shakespeare Club of Grafton selects three or four plays for in depth study. Among this year’s selections are Henry IV, Part I; King Lear, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Characters are cast from among the members and reading aloud is a regular feature of

the meetings. other frequent diversions include such entertainments as films, lectures and live performances by members and guests. A highlight of the year is the celebration of William Shakespeare’s Birthday in April, a costume ball filled with good food, games, music and delightful doings including the crowning of a King and Queen to reign over festivities.

To join a lively group of folks from various backgrounds who enjoy reading, studying, discussing and sharing the Elizabethan experience, call 508-2784517 or 508-340-6152.

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Upton V.F.W. Flea Market & Crafts Sale The George L. Wood Post #5594, Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, will hold a flea market and crafts sale on the post grounds, Route 140, Upton, on Saturday, September 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A rain date is set for Sunday, September 12th, same time and location.

Dealer spaces cost $8.00 each.

Reservations are required oNLY for dealers needing to reserve tables. To reserve tables, call the fund raiser chairman, Donald (Doug) Keniston at (508) 529-6247.

Flea Market and Crafts: Several tables will feature homemade/handmade crafts. Many tables will offer new and used items for sale at low

prices.

Coffee, donuts and soda will be on sale from 8:00 a.m. Proceeds of the flea

market and crafts sale will be used for the post’s improvements. There is No admission charge.

Fall Fair planned Sept. 25th There will be a Fall Flea Market and Craft Fair at the Mendon Country Gift Barn, Rte. 16, on Saturday, September 25th, sponsored by the Hopedale Union Church, UCC. The rain date for the event is Saturday, october 2nd. The fair will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Approximately 50 vendors are expected selling their unique crafts, jewelry, antiques & collectables, home accessories and assorted flea market

"finds". The church sponsored concession booth will offer hot/cold beverages, hot dogs, hamburgers and homemade baked goods.

Attention all crafters, dealers and "yard sale" vendors...bring your goods to sell at the fair! Rental spaces are available and measure 15 feet by 15 feet. Reserve your space now by calling the Mendon Gift Barn at 508-4731820. See you all at the Fall Fair!

Lake Hiawatha Assn. holds Yard to Yard Sale around lake from this day help the Lake Hiawatha Association defray the cost of de-weeding the lake each year. It is a day of family and fun and certainly one that many local people look forward to each year.

If you would like to make a donation or find out more about this annual event, email Larry Sposato at pondperson@care2.com

The 23rd Annual Yard to Yard Sale on Lake Hiawatha in Bellingham is set for Saturday, September 25th with a rain date for Sunday, September 26th.

This annual event is in its 23rd year and is free to the public. one can walk completely around the lake between Blackstone and Bellingham; to find bargains galore from the many Yard Sales taking place.

Most visitors look forward to walking to the local Chowder Bowl Restaurant where people can purchase the lake’s famous Dynamite sandwich.

The Lake Hiawatha Association is a non-profit organization that supports and maintains this lake with its memberships and various fundraisers throughout the year. Many local businesses donate items and gift certificates to this special event. Take a chance and buy a raffle ticket to win prizes that consist of wine/liquor baskets, jewelry gift certificates, restaurant gift certificates and many more. All the proceeds

Family Fun Run in Douglas The Seventh Annual Douglas Family Fun Run will be held on Sunday, october 17th at Douglas Municipal Center, Douglas.

Registration begins at 10:30-11:30; 11:30 - Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run; 12:00 2M Health Walk, 5K Road Race For More Information, visit www. douglasfamilyfunrun.org/

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Calendar WEEKLY suNDAYs BINGo. Knights of Columbus 70 Prescott Road, Whitinsville Doors open at 4pm

moNDAYs PITCH PARTY 6:30 pm at the uxbridge senior Center on south main street

TuEsDAYs RoTARY CLuB mEETING 12:15 pm at unibank, 49 Church st., Trustee’s Room P.A.C.E. CLAss…FREE! People with Arthritis can exercise 10am in the Community Room at Lydia Taft House. Call Paulette 508-476-4467

CRuIsIN’ AT THE uPToN VFW Route 140 Tuesdays from 5-9pm Food and drink available. Call Bob at 508-603-1242 for info

WEDNEsDAYs FREE PooL VFW, Post 1385, uxbridge 508-278-7540

THuRsDAYs “CommuNITY BAND” Practice 7:30 pm at Whitin school on Granite st., uxbridge

WALK FoR WELLNEss Clear your mind, meet new people and get healthy & Walk the trails at Pout Pond. Call Nicky at 508-278-3558 or nickydabrosca@hotmail.com

September 6th Monday Labor Day 7th Tuesday NaMI Support Group uxbridge Nazarene Church, 130 Douglas St. 7–8:30 p.m.

For more info call 508-9178381

12th Sunday N. E. CouNtry MuSIC CLub JaMborEES VFW post 1385 rt. 16, uxbridge. pot Luck Dinner: 12:00. Music: 1:00 to 5:00.

House band: the Vegas Valentinos. Call Doris 508278-6644 or Ken 401-7660514 with your food contribution and entrance fees.

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13th Monday VFW poSt 1385 MouNtHLy MEEtING 7 p.m., route 16, uxbridge. bLaCKStoNE VaLLEy FrEE MEDICaL proGraM Northbridge High School 427 Linwood ave., Whitinsville 6 - 8 p.m.

17th Friday 19tH aNNuaL bLISSFuL MEaDoWS “CoMpaNy opEN” CHarIty GoLF outING For more information visit www.blissfulmeadow.com or call Mark Laskowski or Shauna Stefanick at 508-2786110.

18th Saturday uxbrIDGE CoMMuNIty yarD SaLE & CraFt FaIr a community yard sale & craft fair on the uxbridge town Common 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

22nd Wednesday aMErICaN LEGIoN MoNtHLy MEEtING 7 p.m. at the american Legion Hall, 59 Douglas St.

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24th Friday 5tH aNNuaL “EVENING at tHE MaNSIoN” St. Camillus Health Center, 447 Hill St., Whitinsville, 6:30-9 p.m. in the Fr. turci Manor.

25th Saturday bLaCKStoNE VaLLEy MuSIC FEStIVaL Featuring beer & Chili Fest 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. the Hab, 374 West St., uxbridge

26th Sunday N. E. CouNtry MuSIC CLub JaMborEES VFW post 1385 rt. 16, uxbridge. pork Surprise Dinner: 12:30 – 2:30. Music: 1:00 to 5:00. House band: Harvey Keene & the Last Stop Cafe. Call Doris 508278-6644 or Ken 401-7660514 for info on fees.

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Yanks Blood Drive to aid Children’s Hospital Please join us for a Blood Drive sponsored by Thanks to Yanks on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m at Kohl’s, 91 Medway Road Rte. 109, Milford.

All successful donors receive a gift

from Children’s Hospital.

To make an appointment please call Mike Shain at 508-330-8487. Positive ID is required.

Each donation can help up to four of our young patients!

Extraordinary comedy event starring Lenny Clarke The same promoter who brought hilarious comedy shows, An Evening with Kevin Meaney and The Hitmen of Comedy to the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and the cocreator of the Newport Summer Comedy Series, Joe Rocco and RocJo Productions, is bringing a very special comedy event to Rhode Island. Lenny

& Friends, with partial proceeds going to the Rhode Island Firefighters Widows and orphans Fund comes to the Stadium Theater on September 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Lenny Clarke, best known as the outrageous Uncle Teddy in the Fx hit series, Rescue Me, makes his standup comedy Rhode Island debut on Saturday evening, September 11th headlining this extraordinary show.

The very popular and hilarious Tony V., from Showtime’s The Brotherhood, Seinfeld, Conan and the hysterical Ken Rogerson, as seen on Late Night with David Letterman, Conan and in the films, Fever Pitch and Something About Mary, will also be performing in the show.

“To have these three very funny headliners all in one show is very

exciting and it will make for a fantastic night of comedy. The Stadium Theatre will absolutely be rocking.

That we can also raise some money for a wonderful cause in what I hope will be an annual event makes this show even more special,” says Rocco.

The night will include a silent auction, live auction and raffle. Among the auction items will be Patriots tickets and a Rescue Me script autographed by Denis Leary and his fellow cast mates. A minimum of $2,000 will be donated to the Rhode Island Firefighters Widows and orphans Fund, created to support families who have lost firefighters in the line of duty. “There is potential to raise much more with a good turnout. I have been involved with dozens of local charitable events and Rhode Islanders always rally to the cause. They are so generous,” Rocco adds.

Tickets are available at: StadiumTheatre.com 401.762.4545 or the Stadium Theater Box office.

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~Society ~ Dinner & Comedy with Father Misgivings

Engagement Announcement

Women’s Fellowship plan meeting The Women's Fellowship of Sutton will hold their next meeting on Monday, September 27th, in the parlor of First Congregational Church Sutton.

Business meeting at 7:30 p.m., program to follow. The title of this month's meeting is "Pumpkin Time'.

Members and guest need to bring a sense of humor and a few dollars.

Questions? Call Nancy at 865-4907.

Dave Kane; Radio Personality and Comedian performs for a Stadium Theatre Dinner Cabaret Radio personality Dave Kane plays a quick-witted, Irish Catholic priest in this one man-show that has received great reviews from the Providence Journal. The good father regales the audience with anecdotes, jokes and one-liners on growing up Catholic.

They even get to play an actual game of bingo! More laughs than “Late Nite Catechism”!

The Stadium Theatre is pleased to announce its third season of dinner cabarets. There are seven unique cabaret dinner shows throughout the

season including, comedy, music, mystery and more. While entertained, enjoy a hot buffet catered by River Falls restaurant. For a complete listing of our cabaret series, visit us online at www. stadiumtheatre.com.

Dinner & Comedy with Father Misgivings will be Friday, September 10th at 6:30 P.M. Tickets are available at the Stadium Theatre Box office or by calling 401762-4545 and online at www.stadiumtheatre.com.

Sutton Woman’s Club presents Evening in the Garden The Sutton Woman’s Club presents “Evening in the Garden.” A cocktail social for women of local communities to come together and discover how to contribute to our community and form new friendship bonds.

This event will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 5 Putnam Hill

Road (corner of Boston Road and Putnam Hill Road) Join us for Hors D’oeuvres/Cocktails/ Music and feel free to bring an item for the Silent Auction.

Please RSVP or contact us by calling Cynde Balazs (508) 865-2301 or e-mail suttonwomansclub@gmail.com

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Emily mannarino and Gavin minor

Mannarino & Minor Mrs. Kathryn Twitchell along with her husband, Robert of Uxbridge, are pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Emily Hope Mannarino to Mr. Gavin owen Minor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean and Donna Minor, also of Uxbridge.

Emily is a graduate of Holy Name Catholic High School in Worcester, and a graduate of University of New Hampshire, and Quincy College School of Nursing. She is currently employed as a Registered Nurse at

the Golden Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood.

Gavin is a graduate of Uxbridge High School and attended Hesser College in Manchester, NH. He is the Principal owner and operator of Partners Landscaping in Uxbridge and has been for the past seven years.

The couple became engaged while on a family cruise in the Western Caribbean and currently reside in Milford. They are planning a Summer 2011 Wedding.

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The Coffee Break program presents an opportunity for friendship and fellowship.

All women from the community are welcome. Programs and childcare are provided for pre-school children. For more information, call 508-234-4902 or visit www.pscrc.org.

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House passes Bill to instate Silver Alert Program Finding missing persons with alzheimer’s or other forms of Dementia State Representative Paul Kujawski (DWebster) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation to establish a Silver Alert program to assist in locat-

ing seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia who have gone missing.

“With the establishment of the Silver Alert program, we hope to give the families of those with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia peace of mind while facilitating an efficient, effective method for finding their loved ones,”

House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo said.

“The Silver Alert will give comfort to families that are taking care, at home, of a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia,” said Rep. Alice Wolf, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs. “People with these diseases often wander away. The bill sets up a

coordinated, community system by trained first responders – EMTs, police, firefighters – to find wanderers quickly and thus keep them from harm.”

“It is essential that we understand that some of our most vulnerable citizens, those in their golden years, reach a point where their memory is challenged, and they deserve the help and attention that is necessary to make them comfortable,” said Representative Kujawski. “This bill does exactly that.”

The Silver Alert program would provide for a coordinated approach to

locating an individual with dementia.

The bill directs law enforcement and other key response resources to focus in a geographic area consistent with the missing person’s last know location.

The legislation requires training for law enforcement and key responders.

This training will be incorporated into emergency personnel training that is currently in practice.

Some 120,000 people in Massachusetts have Alzheimer’s disease with the number expected to increase by 17 percent by the year 2025.

Gambling and the Elderly are Casinos coming to Massachusetts?

By Nicholas G. Kaltsas, Esq. The Massachusetts legislature is deciding whether casinos should be allowed to be constructed and operated in Massachusetts. Everyone seems to have an opinion on whether or not allowing casinos in Massachusetts is a good idea. But this article is not about those opinions and I am intentionally keeping my opinions to myself. I want to tell you what the current status is of the Massachusetts “casino” bill.

State lawmakers approved a bill last weekend that would allow for Massachusetts to have three casinos and two slot machine parlors. Basically, what this means is that the state’s four racetracks would compete for the two slot parlor licenses. Governor Deval L. Patrick had warned legislators that he would not support a bill with slots at more than one track. So after the end of the legislative session, Governor Patrick sent an amended bill to legisla-

tors that had no slot licenses.

It would take a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to override Governor Patrick. The House Speaker Robert DeLeo said he wouldn’t make further compromises to save a bill to expand gambling in Massachusetts and that it was doubtful the Legislature would return to override Governor Deval Patrick’s rejection of the bill state lawmakers had approved. And the State Senate president was pessimistic that a compromise could be reached.

So although there is a possibility the legislators could be called back into session to revive the bill, a deal this year is unlikely. The push to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts is probably over for now.

Attorney Kaltsas practices law at Elder & Disability Law Advocates in Worcester and Framingham, Mass.

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Senior Corner Mendon Senior Center announces September Programs INTERGENERATIoNAL PRoGRAM PEN PALS WANTED! The Mendon Senior Center will be teaming up once again with the Henry P. Clough Elementary School during the 2010-2011 school year for an endearing, intergenerational Pen Pal Program under the direction of CoA member Ruth o’Grady. one brief letter per month from october through May is all that is required on your part.

Don’t worry that you won’t know what to write...Mrs. McDonough’s fourth grade class will ease you into prose with their own informative descriptions of school curriculum and their inquisitive questions about your own recollections of childhood, school and holidays.

Your identity and your pen pal’s will be revealed at an end of the year gettogether-not to be missed! If you’re interested in “adopting” a secret pen pal as a new or returning participant, please call the Mendon Senior Center to sign up.

FREE HEARING SCREENING Tuesday, Sept. 14th, 12:30-3:00pm Because hearing loss affects 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 65, Mass Audiology will be on hand at the Mendon Senior Center to promote Hearing Wellness on Tuesday, Sept.

14th. This 15-minute screening will help to determine what type of hearing loss you are suffering from and what might be done to improve it. Find out information on the most advanced hearing technology available today. Stop by the Senior Center or call 508-4786175 to register your free screening.

SENIoR CITIZEN oF THE YEAR LUNCHEoN; SUNDAY, SEPT. 26TH AT 11:30AM

This month the Mendon Lion’s Club, the Mendon Council on Aging and the Mendon Board of Selectmen will join together to honor the 2010 Mendon Senior Citizen of the Year- Peter Denton, a life-long Mendon resident who has through the years exemplified the spirit of community service in his own unassuming way.

Please plan to join us for the congratulatory ceremony on Sunday, September 26th at 11:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Mendon /Uxbridge, 13 Maple Street, Mendon with a reception immediately following, featuring a delicious roast chicken dinner sponsored and served by the Mendon Lion’s Club. And as a special treat the Friends of Mendon Elders have engaged the services of Impressionist Tom Monte, Man of Many Voices including: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jimmy Stewart, Rodney Dangerfield and more to ensure that Peter gets the respect he deserves. Please stop by or call the Senior Center at 508/478-6175 to reserve your space by Sept. 17th for this free celebration. Thank you.

FUEL ASSISTANCE 2010-2011 RE-CERTIFICATIoNS DUE NoW If you were approved for Fuel Assistance last year during the 20092010 heating season you should be receiving a pre-printed application form directly from SMoC for this year.

To avoid delays in receiving your benefit, please complete your renewal application as soon as possible. If you are a Mendon resident and require assistance with your re-certification or have not received your form yet, please contact the Mendon Senior Center at 508-4786175. Note: The process for first time

applicants does not begin until November 1, 2010. However, you may pre-register for an information packet at this time by also contacting the Mendon Senior Center.

LIVING WITH LoW VISIoN on Tuesday, September 23rd at 11:00am join Judith Chaloux, Field Coordinator of this Harbors of Hope Bereavement Program will address the possible causes, conditions, risk factors and the emotions associated with the loss of vision. Come and join in the dialogue and share your stories. Please sign up at the center.

Yoga~ for beginners Fall session with instructor Faith Kennedy begins Wednesday, September 8th at 9:00am for an hour-long class. The cost is $30.00 per person. T’ai Chi also with instructor Faith Kennedy will be returning on Wednesdays in october at 10:15am if there is enough interest.

Please call the Mendon Senior Center at 508-478-6175 if you are interested in either class.

FALL DAY TRIP FoSTERS ~ YoRK, MAINE WEDNESDAY, oCToBER 13TH Depart Mendon Senior Center 8:30AM on a luxury Silver Fox Motor

Coach for this “Authentic Down East Lobster Bake” featuring a choice of Lobster or Chicken (please specify), clam chowder, fresh steamed mussels and Maine clams, Maine potatoes and onions all steamed over a roaring wood fire followed by delicious blueberry cake. Your tour also includes entertainment (Music & Song) at Bill Foster’s and sightseeing in York, Maine & Hampton Beach, NH. The cost of $62.00 per person includes gratuity.

Please call or stop by the Mendon Senior Center to register. Payment is due by September 20th.

EYEGLASS DoNATIoNS The Mendon Senior Center is now an official collection point for used eyeglasses. The Mendon Lion’s Club will donate these glasses to the worldwide Lion’s effort to assist those who can’t afford to purchase glasses. The collection box is located in the entryway of the Senior Center by the main door.

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STARTING SooN! BEGINNER CoMPUTER CLASSES There’s no time like the present and The Nipmuc Friends of Seniors are eager to teach you. This wonderful group of teens from Nipmuc High

School will gently walk you through a ten-week course for beginners covering the basics including Microsoft Word, Excel, Email and Internet use and safety. Please call the Mendon Senior Center to reserve your space in this FREE program beginning Tuesday, october 12th from 3-4pm. Enrollment is limited.

PRoGRAMS UNDER CoNSIDERATIoN Please let us know if you are interested in the following programs we’ve been asked to offer in october: free monthly Diabetes Support Group, weekly Square Dancing Monday evenings 7pm and perhaps even Belly Dancing! Call the center to express your enthusiasm or to inquire about fees, etc.

Centennial Celebration at the Northbridge Senior Center Nine seniors from Northbridge, who were 100 years of age or older, were honored on August 11, 2010 at the Northbridge Senior Center. Approximately 102 people attended the celebration including other seniors from Northbridge, families of the centenari-

ans, and invited special guests.

Three Northbridge or former Northbridge seniors who were unable to attend were Mary Gile - age 103, Velma Sampson - age 101 now living in Hopedale, Marion Levine - age 101 now living in Worcester.

September Events for Sutton Seniors Tuesday, sept. 7 at 10:45 Am: Musical entertainment W/Linda Jean monday, sept. 13 at 10 Am: Chatterbox Discussion group. all welcome Tuesday, sept. 14 at 10:45 Am: nutritionist, Lu Pilczak. Discussion on Vitamins & Minerals Thursday, sept. 16 at 1 Pm: Popcorn & Movie. Sherlock Holmes W/Robert Downey, Jr. Friday, sept. 17 at 11 Am: Musical entertainment “neil Diamond Tribute” with Michael anthony Tuesday, sept. 21 at 5 Pm: Pot Luck Supper and “Horse Racing” fun with adam & Michelle Thursday, sept. 23 at 1 Pm: Travelogue with Ross Whittier “Travels to the Scandinavian Capitals”

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Uxbridge Senior Center Programs & Lunch Menu Lunch pick-ups begin at 10:30 am and Lunch is at 11:30 am. Call Bev at 278-7609 for Lunch reservations or to book a ride.

1st Wednesday Lunch: Chicken Picatta

2nd Thursday Lunch: Turkey Dinner w/gravy Richard Colahan on keyboard!

Join us for a fun musical luncheon.

3-4PM Free Yoga Class today! all are welcome to join in at any time!

Bring a friend!

3rd Friday Lunch: Seafood Salad Musical luncheon with Richard on keyboard!

6th monday Labor Day Holiday; Center Closed no Meals Served Today.

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday

7th Tuesday 8:30 am grocery Shopping Lunch: Salmon Boat 1:30 pm Card games all welcome

8th Wednesday Lunch: Rosemary Pork 1:30 PM – Senior Club Resumes Senior Club is open to interested individuals 55 yrs+. Club meets the 2nd & 4th Weds. Yearly dues: $10.

Bingo games each Meeting! Call Shirley at 508-266-0659 to learn more.

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9th Thursday 8:30 Walmart Shopping Today!

Lunch: italian Braised Beef Musical Luncheon with Richard Colahan on keyboard!

1-2 PM Page Turners Book discussion group with Jane granatino, uxbridge Library Director. if you love to talk about books, good and bad, please join us!

3-4 PM FRee! Yoga with Marilyn Jones, instructor. all are welcome to join in at anytime! Bring a friend!

behind vitamin supplements. Free food samples, recipes and prizes!

3-4 PM – FRee Yoga Classes w/Marilyn Jones instructor

17th Friday Lunch: BBQ Chicken, Join us with our friend, Richard, on keyboard!

games each meeting! Call Shirley at 508-266-0659 to learn more.

23rd Thursday Lunch: apricot Chicken Musical Luncheon with Richard Colahan on keyboard! Join us for this fun-filled luncheon.

3:00-4:00 PM Yoga Classes today Join us at any time, enrollment in Yoga is open.

24th Friday Lunch: Mac n Cheese Music by our very own, Richard Colahan! Join us 3-4 FRee! Computer Classes begin! Classes are geared to your needs. Call 278-8622 to register.

10th Friday Lunch: Chicken Murphy. our friend, Richard Colahan, on keyboard today!

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Lunch: Chicken Chow Mein

Lunch: Baked Fish w/bread crumbs

14th Tuesday Lunch: italian Casserole 1:30 pm – card games – dealer’s choice Bring a friend!

4:00 PM Coa Board Meeting

15th Wednesday Lunch: Beef, onions & Peppers 1:00 PM Free Hearing Screening.

Do you ask people to repeat themselves? are people saying your TV is too loud? get info on the most advanced hearing technology available today. Call the Center at 278-8622 to schedule your free screening!

2:00 PM – gail Trubow, Fallon Rep. will be available to answer your health insurance questions.

By appointment only. Call 2788622 to make your appointment.

16th Thursday Lunch: Potato Crunch Fish 11:30 Special Lunch n Learn!

Come join us for education and fun with Tri Valley, inc. nutritionist, Lou Pilczak, RD, LDn to discuss the vitamins in our food & the science

28th Tuesday

19th sunday Pancake Breakfast 7-11aM @ Sr. Center. Sponsored by First Holiday night & The uxbridge elderly Connection. $5 Tickets at Door – Don’t miss this fun family breakfast Raffle Baskets

8:30 grocery Shopping today.

Lunch: Swedish Meatballs 1:30 PM – Card games Today – Dealer’s Choice. all are welcome to join at any time. Bring a friend!

29th Wednesday

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Lunch: Chicken Supreme

Lunch: Pasta Primavera w/chicken Call 278-7609 to make your luncheon reservations

30th Thursday

21st Tuesday 8:30 am grocery Shopping Call 278-8622 for a ride Lunch: Baked Ham 1:00 My Life My Health-Class Reunion – transportation available call Marsha at 278-8622 to schedule your ride. Sorry, no card games today. See you next Tuesday!

22nd Wednesday Lunch: Spaghetti w/meat sauce 1:30 PM – Senior Club Today!

Senior Club is open to interested individuals 55 yrs+. Club meets the 2nd & 4th Weds. @ Senior Center 1:30 PM. Yearly dues: $10. Bingo

Lunch: Beef & Broccoli Musical Luncheon with Richard Colahan on keyboard! Join us for this fun-filled luncheon.

3:00-4:00 PM Yoga Classes Today Join us at any time, enrollment is open all year round.

Senior Club will resume on Wednesday, September 8th at 1:30.

Senior Club is open to interested individuals ages 55+. Dues are $10 per year. Sr. Club meets every second and forth Wednesday at the Senior Center. Join us for Bingo!

Call Shirley at 508-266-0659 for more information.

September 9th @ 1PM - Join us for our PageTurners Book Discussion with Jane granatino, uxbridge Library Director. This Book club is

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September 15th at 1:00 PM Free Hearing Screening. Do your friends tell you that your television is too loud? Do you find yourself asking "what" or ask people to repeat themselves? Find out information on the most advanced hearing technology available today. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Call 278-8622.

Thursday, September 16th the Center welcomes, Lu Pilczak, Tri Valley, inc. nutritionist to discuss the vitamins in our food and the science behind vitamin supplements. We will offer free food samples, recipes and prizes! Call Beverly at 2787609 to register.

Sunday, September 19th from 711aM @ Senior Center: Pancake Breakfast sponsored by The uxbridge elderly Connection and First Holiday night! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

Join us for this fun family day.

Raffle proceeds will benefit the uxbridge Senior Center and ticket sales benefit the First night Committee. We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, September 21st - My Life My Health Class reunion. Join Janet Daigle from Tri Valley and your classmates. Transportation will be provided. Call Marsha if you need a ride at 278-8622.

Wednesday, September 22nd: evercare Lunch n Learn with evelyn Sandoval. Join us to learn about evercare SCo. Call 278-8622 for reservations.

The uxbridge Senior Center offers Free Yoga classes every Thursday, from 3-4 pm with trained instructor, Marilyn Jones.

Free Computer Classes resume on Friday, September 24th from 34. Classes are geared to your needs. We will offer MicroSoft Word, e-Mail, internet and more. Call 278-8622 to register.

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The newly enacted Health Care Reform includes a number of changes to Medicare including a one-time payment of $250 to anyone who reaches the gaP or donut hole in 2010. in 2011 those in the gap will receive a 50% discount on brand-name drugs and other discounts on generic drugs. it is very important that you open, read and save all letters from Medicare, your Health insurance Company, your prescription drug plan, Social Security and Prescription advantage if you are a member. Call us if you have questions concerning any letters you get in the mail. We will be happy to go over them with you.

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School News Applications open for LPN Program

Walker to attend Lawrence McKenzie Walker, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Walker and granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. Francis Cove III of Uxbridge, will be attending Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in the fall. She is a graduate of The Lincoln School in Providence, R.I. She was Secretary of her class and a member of Student Council. McKenzie is a nationally competing fencer having attended the U.S. Junior olympics 3 times for New England. She plans to fence for the Lawrence University

mcKenzie Walker Vikings in the NCAA Midwest Conference. McKenzie will be majoring in Government and Pre-Law.

Uxbridge Elementary PTO to meet The first UEPTo meeting for the 2010-2011 school year will be held, Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Taft School Cafeteria. Monthly meetings thereafter will be held on the

second Tuesday of each month. For more information about the Uxbridge Elementary PTo visit www.uxbridge schools.com, click Taft School or ELC, and follow the PTo links.

PSG host first fundraising event Saturday, September 11th PSG will hold its first fundraiser for the class of 2011. The yard & bake sale will be held at Saint Mary’s Church.

PSG raises money to support the children in a safe, healthy environment by providing a 24 hour celebration of their graduation. The parents put together a safe, fun experience for the graduates to

celebrate together all their High School years’ accomplishments. Please stop by to purchase some treasures as well as some sweet treats from the bake sale table. Thank you to our supportive community and to The Uxbridge Times for all the support through the years!

From Parents for a Safe Graduation class of 2011.

As the first post-secondary Licensed Practical Nursing class at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School completes the last few months of training, the system is seeking qualified candidates for the next session scheduled to begin in January 2011.

Valley Tech opened the LPN program last fall following Initial Status Approval from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing in July 2009. Last September, the program received full approval from the

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

“The health industry is a growing field and most experts tell us that for the next five to eight years, the need for qualified LPNs is going to significantly increase,” Valley Tech SuperintendentDirector Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick said.

“We are offering this opportunity to potential candidates in the region as they pursue a rewarding career in healthcare.”

The part-time evening program (generally 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.) meets three

Valley Schools welcome German High School Students Several Valley high schools continue to participate in the international cultural exchange from Bochum, Germany each october which is a fun way to broaden your education! Twenty students and two teacher chaperones will be arriving on Saturday, october 2 and staying for three weeks to shadow high school classes daily and learn about American life. Sometimes, local hosts visit their German student and family the following summer and nearly all continue to keep in touch with their visitor for years to come.

German students need a caring family or individual with whom to live and share experiences. Can you help?

Host families provide a bed and meals and this program is guided by the U.S.

State Department guidelines. Local families or individuals enjoy learning about a different culture and receive an award certificate for thirty hours of community service. The German students bring their own spending money, carry full insurance and are overseen by an on-call 24/7 coordinator, though there have never been any problems as these students all come from the same school, the Lessing Gymnasium (HS) in Bochum, Germany and are carefully selected by their teacher chaperones.

To see some student photos and bios, go online to www.blackstonedaily.com/ hosts10.10.htm and then email blackstonedaily@aol.com or call Ellen at 508-839-7199 or 508-826-1912.

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times per week and incorporates a weekend clinical one weekend per month. The program curriculum is designed to assist graduates in passing the challenging National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEx-PN).

Valley Tech’s LPN program is directed by Kathleen Ashe. Under her direction, Valley Tech has reached out for partnerships with St. Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing of Northbridge, and the Geriatric Authority of Milford.

Students are eligible to apply for financial aid through the Title IV Federal Financial Assistance Program.

The funds are obtained via the Pell Grant Program and the Federal Family Education Loans Program.

Ms. Ashe said interested candidates should refer to Valley Tech’s web site (www.valleytech.k12.ma.us) for information or call the LPN Program office at 508-529-7758, Ext. 3122. She said an informational session is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9, and TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam dates are set for later in September.

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McKeon Dancers prepare for China performance Twenty-three members of the McKeon Dance & Gymnastics Center dance team in Hopedale, are preparing for their up-coming performance in Shanghai, China at the 2010 ExPo and various cultural venues throughout the city of Shanghai. The McKeon Dancers were selected to represent the US when they were recognized as exceptional performers at the April regional on Stage America Dance Competition. The McKeon team was referred to Terry Wang, President of New World Bilingual Institute in Washington, D.C. and US Representative of the SHANGHAI ToURISM FESTIVAL. In her invitation Mrs. Wang stated “on behalf of Shanghai Tourism Festival organizing Committee 2010, I would like to cordially invite your elite Studio Dance Center for an outstanding overseas performing and educational trip to attend the 21st Annual Shanghai Tourism Festival (STF), 2010. The spectacle Gala Festival will take place from September 9th-16th in Shanghai, China. Your team would serve as the representative for the US dance team and Recognition Certificate will be issued to the team after the Festival.”

Shanghai Tourism Festival Administration will cover the performers’ expenses that include: 7 days hotel, meals, land transportations, several

grand cultural performing shows, learning tours of Shanghai museums, parks, sightseeing, and shopping tours. STF holds its Gala Festival tradition and endeavors since 1990 in promoting cultural diversity and world harmony. This festival will provide the opportunities for all performers to dazzle 20 million residents and hundreds of thousands in the visiting world audience, as well as to strengthen the friendship among people all over the globe.

The McKeon Dancers will perform several 30 minute shows throughout the city and ExPo as well as dance in the Festival Parade of Countries performing 1 minute routines at 3 VIP viewing stations.

mcKeon team members going are: Darien Giovanella, Giana Lanzetta, Christina speliakos, sophia speliakos, Alia Rose Cardello, Kayla Williamson, stephanie mcCulloch, Kristina sefakis, Kayla Brunson, Nicole sherlock, Kathryn sherlock, stephanie Hartman, Laura Cunningham, Ellen Johnson, meagan smith, Lilly Hetzel, Brianna Leung, Casey LeBlanc, Courtney LeBlanc, morgan Dzicek, Dominique stevens, Colby Hall, Cassidy Hall.

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School is Back in Session!

by Dr. Coreyann Poly Children everywhere are heading back to school. New school supplies, backpacks and clothes were planned for in preparation for the new school year. But one thing that tends to be forgotten is planning for a healthy lunch.

A boxed lunch prepared at home is often far healthier than eating at the school cafeteria as well as cheaper.

Most school lunch programs offer very little in the line of healthy choices.

Cafeteria meals tend high in sodium and fat. In addition, school cafeterias often sell prepackaged sugary snacks and ice cream that are high in sugars, fats and calories, but low in important nutrients.

Eating poorly at lunch can cause a child’s energy level to drop; lead to deficiencies in valuable nutrients; and potentially cause undesired weight gain. In addition if children don’t eat a healthy breakfast and lunch their school performance may suffer.

Here are tips for packing a Healthy School Lunch:

1. Plan ahead: It's too tempting to revert back to buying school lunch or having packaged junk food when you’re short on time. Planning ahead will help ensure that your children are eating foods you want them to be eating.

2. Involve the Kids: Children are more likely to eat what they've prepared.

Discuss a lunch menu, go to the grocery store together with your list in hand, and have your child help prepare their school lunch.

3. Prepare on Sundays. once the menu items are purchased spend some time on Sunday for early preparation; grate cheese, wash fruits and vegetables, prepare snack mixes, cut grapes into clusters, etc. This will save so much time during the week!

4. Yogurt and Berries. Fill little plastic containers with vanilla yogurt and frozen blueberries or strawberries and put them in the freezer. Each morning, take one frozen container and put it in your child’s lunchbox. By lunchtime, it’s a delightfully cold, healthy treat.

5. Raw veggies with dip. Baby carrots,

broccoli heads and red pepper strips with a tasty Ranch Dressing or Veggie Dip is highly nutritious, delicious and easy to prepare.

6. Milk and Alternatives: Milk should always be part of a child’s lunch meal for its high calcium and protein content as children are undergoing rapid bone growth. Low-fat and skim milk are the best options. But if your child doesn’t drink milk, soy milk or calcium fortified orange juice are perfect alternatives.

7. Leftovers: Heat up leftovers in the morning, and put them in the thermos to go.

8. Sandwiches: Turkey, Tuna, or lean roast beef sandwiches with lettuce and low fat mayonnaise or mustard on whole wheat bread packs a very nutritious meal.

Dr. Coreyann Poly is a Registered Dietitian providing Nutrition Counseling located at Uxbridge orthopedics and Sports Therapy. For appointments call (508) 278-7810.

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BVT uses conservative approach As the Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to deal with monetary concerns, the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District remains steadfast in its efforts to provide a quality vocational technical education experience for more students while being conservative in budgetary matters.

For nearly two decades, Valley Tech has vigorously pursued alternative, non-taxpayer revenue streams to enhance and expand practical learning experiences for its students. The system has seen a dramatic increase in student population during the past five years, a rise of 36 percent from FY2006-2011.

Since 1997 Valley Tech has incorporated a long school year with students attending classes for 193 days.

Students returned to campus last month and the 2010 school year is well under way with the system serving the largest student population in Valley Tech’s 44year history.

Valley Tech’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget request, which was unanimously approved by all 13 district member towns, reflects a 2.68 percent overall budget increase which will service a 4.8 percent increase in students. That is addition to the district self-funding $300,000 to reduce overall per pupil assessments.

“Unfortunately, in only a small measure did the state maintain its commitment to financially support student growth,” Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick said. “Coupled with the cutting back of regional transportation reimbursements, the district is servicing a greater number of students with drastically lower revenues. our fiscal blueprint for FY11 required restructuring and reductions in force.”

Through administrative and operating efficiencies, the district has been able to reduce the overall per pupil member assessment each fiscal year since 2006. Dr. Fitzpatrick said that in concert with the district School

Committee’s business style direction, the system aggressively pursues any and all relevant grant opportunities through partnerships with educational systems, industry, and public agencies.

In the past five years, Valley Tech enhanced taxpayer funded teaching and learning with a total of $7.34 million in entitlement, awarded, competitive, and stimulus grant funds. Some of those grants help Valley Tech students gain work experience by assisting with maintenance and special projects within the school building or throughout the community. The district saves between $75,000 to $100,000 a year through the work accomplished on campus by students and staff. Students from Heating, Venting, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration save the district tens of thousands of dollars a year by helping maintain the school’s systems and solve routine day-to-day troubleshooting issues, the type of problem-solving that students will encounter when they join the workforce in the future.

Lafayette receives degree Rene M. Lafayette (r) receives congratulations from Dr. Richard E. Wylie, president of Endicott College. Lafayette received a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.).

Yearbooks sought by Museum Woonsocket’s Museum of Work & Culture Co-Directors, Raymond H. Bacon and Anne D. Conway have announced that the museum’s appeal to citizens to donate yearbooks of Woonsocket High School, Mount St. Charles Academy and Saint Clare High School has met with great success.

They report that the collection (part of the Catholic Classroom exhibit) has grown significantly over the last year and is viewed with great interest by museum visitors.

The museum is still in need of the following yearbooks: “The Quiver” of Woonsocket H.S. 1900-1912, 1927, 1932, 1934, 1936-37, 1940-42, 194749, 1952-59, 1966, 1970-74, 1978-81,

1985, 1988-2010. “The Excelsior” of Mount St. Charles Academy: 1927-29, 1931-33, 1936-39, 1941, 1944, 1954, 1957, 1975, 2003-2010. “Je Me Souviens” of Saint Clare High School: 1927 and earlier, 1931, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1942-44, 1955, and 1969-73.

In addition to these yearbooks, the museum is seeking memorabilia (pictures, photos, etc.) from anyone who attended Catholic Schools anywhere in the world.

Donations can be brought during business hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30-4:00, Sat. 10-4, and Sun. 1-4. Materials can also be mailed to 42 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.

All donations will be acknowledged.

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Uxbridge Youth Center offers after school programs The Uxbridge Youth Center‘s staff and directors are excited to announce our third year of operations at the 111 South Main Street location. The Uxbridge Youth Center will be offering an after school program for students in grades 5 through 8. The program will operate from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Busing is available from Whitin School to the Youth Center. one of our primary goals is to help your child be an independent and responsible learner. In the coming school year we will have a dedicated homework time each day in which all children present must participate. We hope the students will find this to be an

excellent opportunity to get their homework assignments out of the way so they can enjoy the other activities at the Center.

The monthly fee is $40.00 and there is no registration fee. These fees fund our daily direct expenses for snacks and supplies.

If you would like to register or just come and visit, please stop by the Youth Center anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. starting September 1st. If you are unable to stop by, please call for a registration form.

If you have any questions, please call the Youth Center at 508-278-2373 and leave a message.

Introduction to Medical Interpreting Skills Training Milford Regional Medical Center will sponsor a 45-hour Introduction to Medical Interpreting Skills Training beginning September 8. Interested candidates must be proficient in English/Spanish and English/Portuguese. The cost of the training is $500.

Participants will learn effective medical communication tools so they can assist non-English-speaking patients and their healthcare providers. The course will provide practical skills for fundamental interpreting, effective communication for the patient/interpreter/provider relationship, professional ethics and basic medical terminology. The lectures presented are designed to expand participants’ understanding of the American healthcare system while teaching the standards of practice developed by the International Medical Interpreters Assn. Role playing scenarios in different clinical settings will convey the impact of cultural beliefs and practice in healthcare settings.

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p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Medical Center. orientation and Language Assessment will be held on August 30 from 9 am to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Conference Room C. Attendance at one of the sessions is required to be admitted to the program. Participants that successfully complete the course are then qualified to apply for employment at many healthcare organizations.

To find out more about the training, call Milford Regional’s interpreter services department at 508-422-2052.

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gram, which is funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Funds are administered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in partnership with the Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board. Visit the Recreational Trails Program website for grant guidelines, application materials, and paperwork guidelines: http://www.mass. gov

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the big things, like going to the water park and shopping, but now I see she has just as much fun doing the little things,” like fishing and picking out new foods at the grocery store.

Elizabeth’s friends, family and neighbors can’t wait for Tonyka to visit year after year. This year, Tonyka celebrated her 10th birthday while visiting Grafton and Elizabeth threw her a big pool party. A few of Elizabeth’s neighbors even chipped in to buy Tonyka an American Girl doll.

“My whole family has really embraced Tonyka and they are all very supportive. I have been inspired by their caring hearts,” says Elizabeth.

Elizabeth encourages other families to think about hosting a child from New York City through The Fresh Air Fund. “Hosting a child will be an adjustment but it takes as much courage for a child to leave home as it does to open your home and heart.”

The relationship Elizabeth and Tonyka have formed goes beyond the short time the two spend together each summer. “We are a part of each other’s lives and have created memories to last a lifetime.”

Families who are interested in hosting a Fresh Air child from New York City should contact local representative Elaine Melinski at (508) 2783652 or visit www.freshair.org.

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“Volunteering as a host parent with The Fresh Air Fund has given me a sense of peace that I’ve made a difference and I’ve seen first-hand how a little bit of kindness can go a long way,” says Elizabeth Solomita of Grafton.

Elizabeth has been hosting eightyear-old Tonyka of the Bronx since 2008 through a non-profit organization called The Fresh Air Fund. Each year, close to 5,000 New York City children from low-income communities visit the homes of volunteer host families in 13 Northeastern states and Canada through The Fund’s Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town. In fact, since 1877, more than 1.7 million children have enjoyed free summer experiences in rural and suburban communities with The Fresh Air Fund.

While visiting Elizabeth, Tonyka spends her days swimming, building sand castles and visiting with Elizabeth’s neighbors and family.

Tonyka spends a lot of time with Elizabeth’s niece, Christina and over the past three summers the girls have become as close as sisters. “Seeing the two girls laughing and giggling, and the big smile on Tonyka’s face warms [her] heart.”

Elizabeth has realized over the years that it is the simple activities and moments that Tonyka enjoys most.

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Whitinsville Burger King® supports pediatric Cancer Research BURGER KING® guests can help fight childhood cancers by giving $1 to The Jimmy Fund through the A Chance for Kids® program, going on now through Sept. 6th at participating BURGER KING® restaurants in ten states across the Northeast. With each contribution, restaurant guests will receive a promotion card guaranteed to be a winner with prizes ranging from a Caribbean vacation, airline tickets, theme park admissions and BURGER KING® food.

Local BURGER KING ® restaurant at 1177 Providence Road is participating.

Through the A Chance for Kids® program, 552 franchise and company owned BURGER KING® restaurants set a goal to raise $1.2 million for pediatric cancer research and care at DanaFarber Cancer Institute.

“The BURGER KING® family around the world is dedicated to making a difference in the communities in which we work and live,” said Ivette Diaz, director, corporate social responsibility, Burger King Corp. “We are pleased to support our franchisees’ local philanthropic efforts and partner with such a worthy organization as The Jimmy Fund to benefit the DanaFarber Cancer Institute.”

A Chance for Kids® and participating BURGER KING® restaurants have raised nearly $9 million over the last 10 years for research and care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year, BURGER KING® restaurants in 10 states will participate in the campaign: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

A Chance for Kids® supports the many young cancer patients who are treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund Clinic. The lifesaving research conducted at DanaFarber will ultimately help pediatric cancer patients from around the world.

“It is because of the compassion and support from the BURGER KING® employees and their restaurant guests that we are able to move forward in our quest to effectively treat cancer, with the ultimate goal of developing cures,” said Suzanne Fountain, director of The Jimmy Fund.

For more information about The Jimmy Fund or A Chance for Kids®, including official rules and an alternate method of entry, visit a participating BURGER KING® restaurant, log on to www.jimmyfund.org, or call the Jimmy Fund at 1-800-52-JIMMY.

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Ladies Workout Express benefits the whole body story & Photos By Constance Dwyer Whether you want to work on your abs or shed a few pounds, be sure to check out the Ladies Workout Express at the Whitinsville Plaza, Whitinsville.

There’s no doubt that customers are happy while working out at Ladies Workout Express! During an interview with owner, Nina Bedard, of Northbridge, she explained that Ladies Workout Express offers an excellent opportunity to anyone, from the beginner to the die-hard, to get into life-long shape in a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The simplified time-efficient workout is specifically designed to meet the needs of women wanting a straightforward approach to fitness. Using resistance training on a 24 station circuit, this 30 minute express workout has been developed to get results - FAST! Combine this with a cardio workout on one of our many Treadmills, Ellipticals, and/or Bikes, and you have a well-rounded workout geared to women. Also newly added are three TV’s, a stretching room filled with apparatus, and a wonderfully relaxing Hydromassage Bed, where you can unwind and relax completely before leaving.

Some of the members present volunteered their comments about belonging to this fitness center:

“I’ve lost 10 pounds in a month and I like the circuit training because it works!”

- Rebecca Bonetti Uxbridge At the other end of the spacious room, Ginny Norton, also of Uxbridge, said she’s been coming for three years and has found the right place for weight bearing exercises to help build up my red blood cells.” Eileen Mitchell of Whitinsville, working on her abs on the rotary torso machine, commented, “how friendly people are and how you’re not pressured at all. You are given recommendations, but any machine you use will benefit you and not injure you. This place is also very clean.” Lastly, Karen Siemaszko of Upton, a retired kindergarten teacher from So. Grafton Elementary, said, “Coming here gives me something to do that is not overpowering and I come three to four times a week. Because of my interest, I’ve recruited a lot of other girls to come here.”

Hours at Ladies Workout Express are: Monday thru Thursday 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. to noon, and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 12 noon and closed on Sundays For more information call Nina at 508234-0411 or visit them online at: www.Ladiesworkoutexpress.com

At left: Nina Bedard, owner, of Ladies Express Workout & Rebecca Bonetti enjoy exercising on elliptical bike. Above; Ginny Norton works out to maintain better health.

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milford Regional medical Center and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (DFBWCC) hosted a contingent from memorial sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (msK) in New York City who was interested in learning more about the successful collaboration between milford Regional and DFBWCC in bringing world class cancer care to the suburbs. Pictured left to right: Lawrence shulman, mD, DFBWCC; maureen Killackey, mD, msK; Francis saba, milford Regional; Lori Buswell, DFBWCC; Tania Lingos, mD, DFBWCC; Victor Ribaudo, msK; Ephraim Casper, mD, msK; Donna schick, msK; Frances Fuller, DFBWCC; Jean LePere, msK; Elizabeth Liebow, DFBWCC; michael Constantine, mD, DFBWCC; David Freberg, msK; Dawn Kerivan, DFBWCC; and Andrew Norden, mD, DFBWCC.

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Apple Tree Arts posts Fall classes

Bringing world class cancer care to the suburbs.

Ladies: The Doctor Is In presented at Whitney Place “Ladies: The Doctor Is In” is being presented by Dr. Aparna D. Shah, Urogynecologist, Fallon Clinic on Thursday, September 23rd at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Westborough.

Located at Five Lyman Street, Westborough. Tours & Light Refreshments from 5:30 - 6:00 PM with the program from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Reservations are required by calling Rebecca Carrington at 508-898-3490 ext. 5050.

It’s easy to feel alone, frustrated and embarrassed by medical difficulties that affect your quality of life. Did you know there are numerous reasons for bladder control issues or pelvic organ conditions, and that a variety of options are available to solve them?

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Join Apple Tree Arts for its fall semester offering of early childhood music classes in Whitinsville. Classes will be taught in 10 week sessions instead of 16-week semesters. Three sessions will be offered during the school year.

“We want to encourage new students to join us,” said Jan Barlow, education director. “The shorter, less-costly semester structure offers parents an easy way to try our music classes,” Ms. Barlow explained.

The classes offered include “Music in Motion” for ages 13 months to two-and half-years old, “Mixed Age Move & Grove.” for ages one to four years-old and “Tots and Tunes” for ages two to four years-old. Children learn musical concepts, tonal and rhythm patterns masked in play from the first class.

Parents receive education suggestions, a take-home CD and a parent book. The internationally renowned Musik Garten curriculum is used to teach musical concepts and experience the joy of music.

“Today one of the most important breakthroughs in early childhood education research shows that active music making enhances brain development in young children,” she added. “Music and movement offers one of the most rounded forms of learning in early childhood, Ms. Barlow explained.

This semester Beth Hodgeman will be teaching early childhood music classes in Whitinsville. A faculty member for three years, Ms. Hodgeman “loves working with children and seeing them connect to the music in a different way each week,” she explained. “Some children will sit back and observe for a really long time. When you get the first glimpse that they are learning – they may echo back to me or just start singing along, it’s very rewarding and exciting,” she said.

Ms. Hodgeman lives in Northbridge with her husband Bill, associate pastor at the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church and their two young children. She has experience working as preschool teacher and has completed Musik Garten early childhood education music training.

Founded in 1989, Apple Tree Arts has grown to serve over 1,000 children and adults annually with a variety of early childhood music courses, adult enrichment classes, private music instruction, ensembles and theatre arts programs.

For more information, please contact Apple Tree Arts, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization at (508) 839-4286 or visit www.appletreearts.org.

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Ellis named Branch Manager

Everybody’s Closet opens in Hopedale

Savers Bank has announced the appointment of Lynne Ellis as Branch Manager of its Auburn office, located at 38 Auburn Street. Lynne has been with Savers for over one year and has previously held the position of Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President of a local commercial bank.

Lynne plans to become very active in the Auburn community as part of her duties as Branch Manager. She resides in Charlton with her husband and daughter.

With offices in Southbridge, Uxbridge, Auburn, Grafton, Charlton, and Sturbridge, Savers Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Co-operative Central Bank, and Massachusetts Bankers Association. Founded in 1910, Savers Bank has assets of over $400 million, offers a full range of consumer and commercial banking services, and a strong legacy of community commitment and customer service.

A new consignment shop has opened in Hopedale! It is located at 1 Menfi Way (off of East Hartford Avenue.)

There are lots of items to buy such as antiques, jewelry, clothing, furniture and what-not’s!

Come by and meet the partners, Debbie Negrotti-Benoit, Jan Maietta and Terrie Schoumaker. With the help and support of family and friends… success is pretty much guaranteed!

Turn your clutter into cash! The shop is now accepting 50/50 consignors and some limited rental spaces. Please call 508-488-6692 for more details.

At right: Partners, Debbie Negrotti-Benoit, Jan maietta and Terrie schoumaker.

Lynne Ellis For more information call 1-800-6493036 or visit at www.saversbank.com .

UniBank reaches $1 Billion in assets & receives reconitions James F. Paulhus, president and CEo of UniBank, recently announced that the bank has reached $1 billion in assets as reported by the FDIC at quarter end June 30th, 2010.

“I am proud to share this exciting news,” James F. Paulhus, UniBank president and CEo remarked. “We could not have reached this milestone without the hard work of our employees, the dedication of our board members and the loyalty of our customer base. We remain firmly committed to doing business as we always have: by providing sound financial solutions and continued support to our local community.”

RECoGNITIoNS: UniBank’s Northbridge, Uxbridge, Upton and Milford branches were recently voted “Best Community Bank” in the Community Newspaper

mutual community bank with eight branches in the Blackstone Valley and Milford and a loan office in Worcester.

UniBank has been Massachusetts’ fastest growing bank for two years and is dedicated to contributing to the overall quality of life and economic health of the communities it serves, while maintaining a high level of financial soundness and integrity. It is a member of the FDIC and DIF. The company website is www.unibank.com.

Company’s 2010 Reader’s Choice Awards and the bank was also named “Silver Regional Favorite.”

“It is an honor to be named “Best Community Bank” by the people we serve every day,” James F. Paulhus, UniBank president and CEo remarked. “This says a lot about how we do business on a daily basis and we are proud to accept the recognition,” UniBank, with assets of $1 billion as of June 30, 2010, is a full-service

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September Events at River Bend Farm Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park announces upcoming events at River Bend Farm Visitors Center. All programs are free and open to the public. All children must be accompanied buy an adult. Something for all ages!

Guided tours available for groups with advance notice. For information, please call the park at 508-278-7604 or email: Blackstone.Heritage@state.ma.us Kidleidoscope Kids: Little tykes ages 3 – 5 are welcome to experience nature and the great outdoors at River Bend Farm. Children will learn through stories, hands on activities, and educational play. Drop in attendance welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome.

Fridays 10:30-11:30am. Program runs rain or shine. Free. A designated Great Park Pursuit (GPP) program.

Canal Walk: Saturdays 2:30- 3:30pm, Sundays 1:002:00pm. This easy walk appropriate for all ages meets at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center and continues along the canal’s towpath. Listen to stories about the canal’s history, ecology, geology, and wildlife. This walk is suitable for families and anyone who is physically able to complete a moderate walk. This program is a designated Great Park Pursuit (GPP) program.

Goat Hill Walk: Saturday, September 4 & 18, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Have you already joined us for our ìusualî Canal Walk? Why not try a more rugged trail to Goat Hill Lock!

National Park Ranger Rubby and Park Interpreter Janita are joining forces to present the canal’s history, ecology, geology, and wildlife along the canal’s

towpath toward Goat Hill Lock. This walk is suitable for families and anyone who can complete a moderate walk.

Wear comfortable shoes and bug repellant. This program is a designated Great Park Pursuit (GPP) program.

Junior Naturalists: Ages 5 – 8. Through stories, the arts, and adventure hikes, we will explore nature and history at River Bend Farm.

Join us after school for a new adventure every week! All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Siblings are welcome. Fridays in September 4:00-5:00 pm. Program runs rain or shine. Free. A designated Great Park Pursuit (GPP) program.

Healthy Heart Trail Walk: Saturdays in September 10:30-11:30 am. This easy, 1.2 mile linear trail is perfect for all ages and abilities. Pick up some fitness tips and learn about DCR’s Healthy Heart Trails initiative across the Commonwealth of Mass.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear. Consider bringing your own water, bug repellant and shade hat. Meet at the River Bend Farm visitors’ center. A designated Great Park Pursuit (GPP) program.

Canoe the Canal: Thursdays in September, 4:00-5:00 pm.

Explore the Blackstone Canal by canoe! Look for great blue herons soaring overhead and painted turtles swimming in the water. Paddle and relax while observing the diverse plants and animals in the canal, and learn a bit about the canal’s history! Canoes, paddles, and life vests will be provided.

Rain cancels. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. All children must be accompanied by a parent/

guardian. Call (508) 278-7604 or email for registration. A designated Great Park Pursuit (GPP) program.

Discovery Packs: Discovery Packs are available at Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. These backpacks are full of cool items that you can use to discover the world around you while at River Bend Farm. The following Discovery Packs are available to borrow from the Visitors’ Center: Rocks and Minerals, Insects, Nature Discovery, Young Explorers, and Nature Art. For more information, call the Park Interpreter, Janita, at (508) 278-7604. Discovery Packs are available every weekend from 2:00-5:00pm. This program is a designated Great Park Pursuit (GPP) program.

Massachusetts Society of Genealogists post meeting The next meeting of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc Worcester Chapter will be held on the second TUESDAY (evening) of the month, September 14th in the Merriam Room at the Auburn Public Library which is located at 369 Southbridge Street (Rte 12) in Auburn, Massachusetts. Come join us as we start out a new, exciting and informative year of genealogical lectures!

The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m, with the meeting room opening at 6:30pm. We’ll open with a short business meeting. Then we will hear from our speaker for the evening, Elissa Scalise Powell. Her topic is “Evaluating Sources on the Internet.”

Thanks to Yanks dinner planned For the fourth consecutive year a special dinner is being planned to recognize all military families, to pay tribute to Blue Star and Gold Star families and to honor the heroes and victims of 9/11/01. This non political event is to simply say "Thank You". The dinner will be held at the Medway V.F.W, Medway, on Saturday evening, September 11, 2010. In order to extend an invitation, we need assistance in locating families who have a loved one in the military or are a Gold Star family. If you are a family that has a loved one in the military, or a Gold Star family or know of a family that we should invite, please send that contact information to Michael Shain at, www. thankstoyanks.org Michael Shain is a

private citizen who feels strongly that a "Thank You" as a random act of kindness is due military families. John Pilla, from the Milford Department of Veteran's Services also agrees.

Since there is no cost to the families for this dinner, monetary donations are welcome and are being solicited from businesses, organizations and individuals. Any amount is appreciated and can be sent to: Thanks to Yanks, c/o Charles River Bank, 70 Main Street, Medway, MA 02053. If you would like further information or are interested in volunteering with this event please contact Michael Shain, www.thankstoyanks .org or call 508-330-8487. Donors will be recognized for their contributions.

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All kinds of data is available on the Internet, but how can one evaluate what is true? Learn what kinds of data are more reliable than others and why, and how to weigh conflicting pieces of information. This lecture will discuss the differences and reliability factors between scanned images and transcribed data and how each should be approached when choosing to incorporate the data into our own research.

Learning the source of your source is important. A discussion of primary and secondary information and direct and indirect evidence is presented in order to understand which elements lend to the believability of a document or piece of data. A case study using an EllisIsland.org index entry which points to a mis-linked manifest is analyzed and solved. Come and gain insight into records that seem so easily available on the Internet and how to feel confident in their reliability.

Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, a western Pennsylvania researcher and former Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) director, is a Trustee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists; an instructor for Boston University’s on-campus and online Genealogy Research Certificate course; coordinator for the Professional Genealogy Course at the Stamford University’s Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research; and coordinator of the 2010 Salt Lake Institute’s Accreditation/Certification Preparation course.

She is a regional and national speaker on methodology, Pennsylvania records, professional development, and society management.

The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be provided. For more information concerning this meeting, future meetings and speaker subjects, visit our website: www.massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org (or: www.massog.org).

Introduction to the Christian Faith The Alpha introductory course to Christianity begins Sunday, September 26 at 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross Street, Whitinsville. The course is for people interested in finding out what Christianity is all about and for asking any and every question about God, the Bible, or any aspect of the Christian faith.

Each Alpha session begins with a free supper, followed by a video talk and small group discussion time. The program continues for 11 weeks.

The non-denominational Alpha program is for adults of all ages, and all are welcome. For more information or to register, please contact Judy in the church office at 508-234-5268 or via email at office@pscrc.org, or visit www.pscrc. org.

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SPORTS SHORTS 19th “Company Open” to benefit local youth The 19th Annual Blissful Meadows “Company open” Charity Golf outing will take place on Friday, September 17th, to continue to raise funds benefiting our local youth.

This tournament began 19 years ago as an event in which local companies could compete against each other for the title of the best company golf team or “Company open Champion”. The Elite Financial Group, LLC held the title in 2009. Eventually evolving into a charity event in 2001, the “Company open” has raised over $150,000 dollars to date for local youth education and sports programs, as well as student scholarships throughout the Blackstone Valley.

The cost of this event is $500 per team, and this includes green fees, golf car,

RBI’s storm: Back Row (l-r): Coach Aaron Kaska, Coach Dave Cecchi, Bryan Hildebrand, Hunter Darling, schuyler VanTol, Brian Carroll, Nick Chase, Robbie Fraser, sean Nolan, mike Iacovelli, Coach Bob Ferraro. Front Row (l-r): Conor morrison, James Brochu, Kyle sykes, Conner Byrnes, Cam Gallagher, michael Ferraro.

RBI’s 13U Team wins tournament Congratulations to the RBI’s Storm 13U Team who won the Strike Zone 13U Tournament at Wachusett Regional recently, going 4-0. Excellent TEAM baseball with everyone contributing and solid defense and pitch-

ing with timely hitting. The Storm won the Championship game 15-10 over the Riley Baseball’s Warriors Purple team.

RBI’s will be running a Fall Baseball League for Spring 2011 U13-15 as

well as holding tryouts for next Spring’s AAU Teams. Please email us at contactus@rbis-bv.com or visit our website www.rbis-bv.com for more information.

Vander Bann wins at Bay State Games Annaliese Vander Baan, Uxbridge, competed in the 2010 Bay State Games on July 17, 2010. She competed in and won both the 1 mile run and the 800 meter races. Annaliese will be a a rising senior at Whitinsville Christian High School this fall.

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Singles are welcome as well for $125.

This year, registration will begin earlier at 9:00 a.m. and the Florida-style scramble will begin at 10:00 a.m. Guests are welcome to join the players for the 4:00 p.m. Steak Dinner, raffles & auctions for only $25 per person.

For more information visit www.blissfulmeadows.com or call Mark Laskowski or Shauna Stefanick at 508-278-6110.

DeSisto named to All-Academic Conference Team Uxbridge High School 2009 graduate Nicholas DeSisto was named to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference All-Academic team for Men's Tennis in the spring semester. NichNicholas olas will be a SophoDesisto more at Bridgewater State University in the fall majoring in Accounting and Finance.

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Area skaters compete at Team Championships Silverman brings home gold The Ice Skating Institute (ISI) recently held its 30th Annual World Recreational Team Championships at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough. This event brings together skaters from across the nation and around the world. over 100 teams were represented including skaters as young as 2 and as old as 85 years old.

Local skater, Genevieve Silverman; age 13 from Sutton - placed first in three individual events - freestyle 6, open freestyle gold, and solo compulsories (freestyle 6), helping her team place first overall in the championships.

She also skated in team events freestyle 6 team compulsories and an extravaganza production number to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Genevieve skates for the Nashoba Valley olympia ISI Skating School in Boxborough.

She also is a member of the Colonial Figure Skating Club.

The six-day skating competition features a variety of events, from classic freestyle, dance and pairs skating to

the ISI World Championships were held in New England was 2006.

For information: www.skateisi.com

St. Martin takes 2nd in competition

Genevieve silverman rhythmic skating, entertaining spotlight routines to large scale production numbers. The ISI Education Foundation held a benefit exhibition on July 30th to showcase skaters who had competed throughout the week. An invited featured guest was 2010 Ladies National Champion Racheal Flatt. The last time

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Whitinsville resident and Northbridge Middle School student, Danielle St. Martin performed with an Elvis theme in the Entertainment Spotlight division at the Ice Skating Institute’s (ISI) Worlds Team Championships that ran from July 26-31 at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough.

Danielle’s performance was both graceful and energetic as she skated to Elvis’ “Heartbreak Hotel”. Her costume even included an Elvis-style white cape adorned with colored sequins.

Danielle was one of 1,500 skaters from 25 states and 3 foreign countries competing in the 2010 Ice Skating Institute’s World Team Championships.

Recently, her and her family joined over 700 competitors on an ISI Competitor’s Cruise of Boston Harbor.

Danielle is the daughter of David and Susan of Whitinsville. She is a member

Danielle st. martin of Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and the US Figure Skating Association (USFSA).

She is coached by Christine Groleau at FMC’s Horgan Arena located in Auburn, MA.

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Survey to help improve visitor experience The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has posted an online survey to collect data from visitors to Mount Greylock State Reservation, located in Lanesborough, MA, on their experience at the Reservation, things they enjoyed, and areas they think could use improvement.

Survey results will help DCR develop the Interpretive Master Plan for the reservation, which is scheduled to be released for public comment in early fall.

“At the first public meeting on the interpretive planning for Greylock, DCR heard strong support for gathering new information about visitation to the Reservation,” stated DCR Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr. “The goal of this survey is to find out who uses the reservation today and how DCR’s interpretive planning, exhibits, and other facilities can enhance those experiences.”

As one of the flagship recreational facilities in the Commonwealth, Mount Greylock State Reservation attracts visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and offers opportunities for passive and active recreation geared for everyone.

As DCR develops the Interpretive Master Plan for Mount Greylock, the agency wants know what draws people to the mountain and how best to communicate with that audience. DCR’s goal is to instill a sense of stewardship in all who visit the Reservation.

Questions on the survey include whether interpretive displays at the Reservation met expectations; whether DCR’s website was helpful in providing information on the Reservation; what sorts of activities the visitor engaged in while at the Reservation; whether park staff members were friendly, courteous, and helpful; and whether the quality of educational programming, educational facilities, and the overall park environment met or exceeded expectations.

Anyone who has ever been to Greylock is encouraged to complete the survey. For local hiking groups, students, and birders as well as visitors from other states and even other countries, Mount Greylock State Reservation is a valued recreational, natural, and cultural landscape. DCR hopes the survey will reflect the extraordinary range of use and users of the Reservation.

Survey responses will be important in crafting the interpretation and public education programs for the reservation.

The survey will be posted www.surveymonkey.com/s/Mt_Greylock_Surv ey through September.

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Is old age inevitable YES, you cannot escape it's eventual grasp. However, and a big however, you can control the rate of advancing biological aging.

It's really no secret now that your life style is the governor of advanced ageing. You set the speed in which you reach signs of ageing, some are, being overweight, cardiovascular issues, Diabetes. frailty, dependence, declining strength levels, loss of energy, loss of muscle, declining immune system, poor sleep, loss of libido, and on and on it goes.

Another fact of which I have mentioned quite often and is sometimes not taken seriously enough, is by engineering your lifestyle and adopting some healthy habits, (diet, exercise, supplements) you can beat the ageing clock by twenty years.

So when you hear that 60 is the new forty you can take that literally. I'm not going into details of this phenomenon, It's been said over and over many times.

I'm having difficulty understanding why people, some people , probably the majority of them would not want this great free life extension. Yes, because not only do you stave off advanced ageing by 20 years but you can as well extend your healthy life span by 12 whole years. That's a great bargain for the investment.

Think about this investment and the great loss to you should you not take advantage of such a sure winner for all.

Now yesterday I wrote about Protein and Carbs. together to keep up with your energy requirements while running or cycling in an event or in training.

Here's a bit more to help get a better grasp...

Protein is every bit as valuable as carbs. for your energy needs but from a slightly different angle. First I must state the ratio of Carbs to protein should be around 4-1 the 1 being protein. Too much protein lingering in your stomach can have a negative effect and slows the rate of conversion to glucose thereby starving your muscles of a quick energy source.

As you are running you are creating muscle damage (muscle micro tears) your body needs protein to repair this.

If no protein is available your body begins to break down muscle tissue, it will break down Muscle tissue also if

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your glycogen stores are low and your body continues to try to create energy, this sets the stage perfectly for advanced cortisol production, and declining performance. Adding the protein helps keep your body flowing and producing energy in harmony with your body processes, just like a fine tuned auto. Always strive for this homeostasis condition.

NoTE you have two levels, or two sources of escalating stress that can hamper your performance, Cortisol production, and oxidative stress. Both brought on by increasing stress thru exercise. Both need to be modulated to dampen their effects on your performance. Cortisol is very damaging to your muscles and immune system. oxidative stress creates an onslaught of free radicals which are responsible for a host of malady's.

Insulin from your Carbs. can help blunt the effects of cortisol as well as other supplements. Anti oxidants from your diet can blunt the oxidative effects of free radicals. obviously athletes need much more anti oxidants.

I hope this helps to enlighten a bit, it can be confusing. I'm trying to just hit the high points that really matter, and that you can address. Feel free to comment.

Are you getting your child ready for back to school? The YWCA is able to meet your child care needs with Preschool, Before/After Kindergarten Care, and After School Youth Enrichment. These programs are licensed by the Rhode Island Dept. of Education and the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Year-round child care is also available through the YWCA Early Childhood Learning Center. Ask about the pre-preschool Little Learners program, offering opportunities for socialization, creativity, and toilet training.

Registration is now open for the Fall Session at YWCA Northern Rhode Island. Classes are held for six weeks and begin on September 7th.

Youth programming includes art, physical activities, and gymnastics. A sample: • Art for Children is for 5 to 10 year olds. It introduces young students to basic color theory via fun, hands on, interactive lessons and creativity games. It meets on Fridays from 56:30pm.

• Jumping Beans Gets Messy is for children walking to 3 year olds. It is gymnastics play with parent than a messy activity of crafts or cooking. It meets on Fridays from 9-10:30am.

• Fun 'N Fruity on the Fly is action packed fun on the trampoline, rope, or obstacle course. It meets on Mondays

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• Cheerleading and Tumbling is for 6 to 12 year olds. Learn some cheers and tumbling skills on Mondays from 4:305:30 pm.

• The Gymnastics Academy is for children 3 to 18 year olds, allowing students an opportunity to advance to higher levels. Classes are offered throughout the week - beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

• And more . . .

Adult programming includes volleyball leagues, women’s clubs, and wellness programs. A sample: • Picnic Volleyball meets on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm. Inside volleyball games for those wanting to play for fun, friendship, and fitness. No refs. No rules (well maybe a couple for safety).

Lots of laughs. After the games, share some free appetizers.

• Vinyasa Yoga is an all levels class with a focus on flowing yoga postures linked with the breath. Get a great workout and reduce stress. It meets on Saturdays from 9-10:15am.

• And more . . .

YWCA Northern Rhode Island provides developmentally appropriate programming with 87 years of excellence in the local community. To set up a tour or for details, call 401-769-7450. To register, visit 514 Blackstone St. in Woonsocket. For a complete brochure online, visit www.ywcanri.org.

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Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 Years As many of you are probably aware, Boy Scouts of America is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary. Scouting has inspired the lives of over 110 million boys since its founding in 1910, by Lord Robert Baden Powell. Many things from new merit badges to centennial uniforms have been added to scouting in commemoration of this amazing milestone.

There was even a commemorative postal stamp that was introduced late in July.

However, one event has to take the top of all celebrations, and that would be the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. The Jamboree was held at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia.

Most scout troops left a few days before the actual start of the Jamboree and would tour Washington, D.C. one troop from Arizona even left a week early and toured New England before heading down. From July 23rd to August 4th, Fort A.P. Hill became the fifth largest city in the state of Virginia, with over 45,000 scouts and staff. This does not include the average 50,000 visitors per day.

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To ensure that every scout was able to have as much fun as physically possible, there was a large variety of activities that scouts had the opportunity to take part in. Some of these activities included SCUBA diving, snorkeling, shotgun shooting, rifle shooting, archery, challenge courses, mountain boarding, a 5K fun-run, a bike-athlon, swimming, rappelling, and even military obstacle courses. There was also a replica fur trade rendezvous where scouts could throw knives and tomahawks, shoot black powder rifles, brand their hats or a piece of leather, and even try to pop a balloon with a whip. Scouts could also work on some of the 100 merit badges that were offered at the Jamboree at the Merit Badge Midway, where there was also an 18th century replica town and a Native American village. There were

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Although most scouts were not able to participate in all the activities, many scouts were able to earn small segments to go around their participation patch by visiting so many exhibits and activities, which were divided into five categories.

Buses where offered to help limit traveling time for the scouts and staff.

There were two Jamboree wide arena shows, the first on Wednesday the 25th, and the other on Saturday the 31st. At the first, or opening, arena show, scouts and staff were entertained by Broadway singer Sarah Centeno, the US Army parachute team, and the President's Marine Band. Although President obama declined the offer to speak, motivating speeches were given by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Miss America 2010, and the Chief Executive Scout Bob Mazucca. At the Saturday night show, Dirty Job's Eagle Scout Mike Rowe arrived and gave a comical and relatable speech about his scouting career and how a scout is clean,

but not afraid to get dirty. The bands Honor Society and Switchfoot also provided entertainment, which concluded with an amazing firework display.

You may be wondering, how did scouts get the food that they needed.

Well, for breakfast and dinner scouts would go to a commissary in their sub camp headquarters and receive one bin of food and supplies for each patrol.

Scouts would then distribute the food to each patrol and cook the meal. For lunch, however, scouts and staff would go to one of the many lunch kiosks and receive a bagged lunch in return for one of their food tags. Meals ranged from burgers to chicken stir fry.

A daily newspaper was printed at the Jamboree, which provided scouts with highlights from the previous day, as well as what special activities would be going on throughout the day. Religious services were held on Sunday for each religion.

The next Jamboree will be held in 2013 at a new site that Boy Scouts of America has purchased in West Virginia, better known as The Summit.

Purgatory Chasm Events The Dept of Conservation and Recreation, Purgatory Chasm State Reservation announces upcoming events in September. All programs are free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday September 13th, 20th, 27th Kidleidoscope Kids Story Hour, 10:30-11:30 Start your week naturally!

Nature theme stories, followed by a guided nature walk and craft.

Literature geared toward ages 3-5, older and younger siblings always welcome. Pack a snack and enjoy the playground!

Fridays in September Art & Nature, 4:00-5:30 Stop by the pavilion for a hands on nature display that will inspire your creativity including a take home craft, all ages welcome!

Saturday, September 4th, 11th, 25th, oct 2nd: Scents and Sounds of Autumn Hike 10:30am – Noon Let’s get outside and enjoy all the sights, scents and sounds the autumnal changes have to offer on this series of Saturday morning hikes. We will be hiking beyond the chasm off the beaten path. All ages and friendly dogs on a leash welcome! Please be prepared with sturdy foot-wear, drink and snack to hike 2 miles over moderate terrain.

Saturday, September 11th, 25th Discovery Packs 2:00-3:00 Make your own adventure! Borrow a backpack filled with great tools, field guides and activity suggestions. Hit the trail and have fun exploring, learning and sharing your discoveries together. Birds, bugs, and trees are just some of the topics to discover!

Sunday, September 12th,19th, 26th Chasm Tour, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Learn the history and mystery of Purgatory Chasm! This program suitable for families with children over 5, and all those willing to scurry over and around boulders and rocks on difficult terrain. Be sure to wear shoes with good tread. Wet weather cancels.

Sunday, September 12th, 19th, 26th Rock Detectives, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Learn some simple clues that will help you identify the rocks and minerals at Purgatory Chasm by stopping by this interactive display, suitable for all ages. Meet at Pavilion at Chasm entrance.

Saturday September 18th, 10:0011:30 Family Adventures with Metacomet Land Trust. Includes a walk through the park to observe habitats, a craft-making workshop for the kids, and informational handouts. September's theme is a Nature Quest, followed by a visit from a Very Special Guest!

Purgatory Chasm is located off Route 146, exit 6, on Purgatory Road in Sutton MA 01590. For more information visit mass.gov/dcr or call 508234-3733.

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Whitten has served as a REALToR since 2008. During that time, he has been active in the local board, including being a founding member of WRAR’s “Under 40” Committee.

Chris is also extremely involved in community involvement. He is a board member at the Rhode Island Family

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Satisfaction averages 768 among those customers whose homes sold within five months or less, but declines considerably to an average of 702 among customers whose homes took seven months or longer to sell, the study showed.

Nearly one-half of respondents in the study (46%) reported using recommendations from family or friends to find their real estate sales professional. Approximately 32 percent used a sales professional they had used previously, 22 percent used the internet and 12 percent used a listing agent for property.

The study reports that home buyers were shown an average of 17 homes before they made a purchase. Home sellers reported that, on average, their home was shown 12 times, and about two open houses were conducted before a sale occurred.

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