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DECEMBER 2012

First Holiday Night highlights announced Plans are coming together for the 15th Annual Uxbridge First Holiday Night Santa Parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be officially kicking off The 2012 Town of Uxbridge holiday season with the 15th Anniversary Parade at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1st. The Uxbridge High School Band will be leading off the parade; also joining in on the cheer will be Peter Ostroskey as the parade Grand Marshall and the Douglas High School Marching Band, Shepard Hill Marching Band and the Buxton Fife & Drum.

Here are a few highlights: back by popular demand the music of Double Play and the Blackstone Valley Chorus will grace all with sounds of the season.

Also, stay tuned for music by Generations, a Barbershop Quartet, Strolling singers from the Blackstone Carillons, Uxbridge High School Chorus, “Encore” from Whitinsville Christian School, Bell Ringers, the Honky Tonk Piano Man, and DJ Paul Belanger will be on the Town Common spinning his selection of holiday classics.

Kids can have fun with Bobo the Clown, a children's favorite and an amazingly skilled balloon artist is back

for another year of fun. Wayne and Lois Tucker will be stopping by the Town Common with their Petting Zoo. In addition, several face painting stations, caricature artist's locations, story time at the Library and crafts at the Town Hall. Take a ride on the Old Town Trolley to the Riverbend Farm to enjoy a hayride by Ironshoe Farms through the illuminated fields of the farm.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead The Committee and events thrive on the partnership of community, local business support, fundraising and all volunteers. The Committee sincerely appreciates ALL donations and support over the years! Additionally, Santa always has room in his workshop for helpers and elves who would like to participate in the parade. To join in on the holiday cheer contact: www. uxbridgeholidaynight.org.

Dr. Spitulnik to continue as Superintendent in Northbridge The Northbridge School Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Nancy Spitulnik, who has been serving as the Interim Superintendent since May, 2012, has been named as the new Superintendent of Schools through June, 2014. Dr. Spitulnik served as the Northbridge Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning for three years before becoming the Interim Superintendent with the retirement of

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the former Superintendent Susan Gorky. Michael McGrath, chairperson of the School Committee, stated, "The School Committee is thrilled that Dr. Spitulnik has agreed to remain our Superintendent through the 2013/2014 school year. Dr. Spitulnik brings leadership continuity to the district, has a vast curriculum background, and is dedicated to working collaboratively with all district stakeholders."

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Library launches fundraiser The Simon Fairfield Public Library in Douglas is launching its formal fundraising effort for making the Library handicapped accessible. To date, more than $20,000 has been raised from non-public funds. The project has been delayed due to limited town funds. In an effort to lessen the burden on tax paying residents, the Library Trustees voted to begin an aggressive fundraising goal with hopes to raise $1,000,000 towards the $2,000,000 project. Local businesses will initially receive a letter asking for

their financial support. We also need help in identifying possible grants or charitable foundations as well as any ideas to help raise funds. We’d be glad to offer incentives for larger donations.

Give us your leads and we will follow up. Please contact Ann Carlsson, Library Director at (508) 476-2695 or Joe Biagioni, Library Trustee Chair at (508) 476-7296 with a pledge, a lead, or an idea. Take some time to visit the Douglas Public Library and judge for yourself this important project. It is a free public library.

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Letters to the Editor

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The People First Food Pantry would like to thank Susan Baghdasarian, owner of Country Road Realty for organizing local residents in knitting/crocheting beautiful hats, mittens and scarfs for the children served by the food pantry. The crafters included Sue Baghdasarian. Susan sponsored a day of knitting at her home with over 11 crafters helping to reach their goal of

100 hats. With their dedication and hard work they surpassed that number and donated 110!!! We'd also like to thank Berroco for donating 10 skeins and an afghan pattern book as raffle items for this day of knitting. The winner of these great prizes was Joan Desjourdy. It's amazing what a difference a wonderfully talented group of women can make in the lives of so many local children!

Thank you on behalf of the children served by the food pantry!!!

- Denise Mussulli; Whitinsville Executive Director People First Food Pantry

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Southwick’s Zoo’s Grrreat new addition Upon first glance, the baby lion cubs, born at Southwick’s Zoo, may look like completely normal (yet exceptionally adorable) lion cubs. However, the life of these cubs so far, has been anything but normal. A loving adventure may be a more appropriate way to describe their introduction to the world.

When the three lion cubs were born at Southwick’s Zoo, their young and inexperienced mother, Savannah, was unsure of how to treat her babies.

Experts at Southwick’s Zoo quickly stepped in, rescuing them from the outdoor elements and the risk of being neglected.

While one of the male cubs was sent to another facility, the other two (a male and a female) have remained at South-

wick’s Zoo. While, of course, the team at Southwick’s Zoo is ensuring the safety and health of these baby cubs, they couldn’t have done it without the help of the cubs’ so-called ‘surrogate mother,’ Emma. Emma, believe it or not, is a dog.

“As with the rest of my family, my dog, Emma, has had a lot of experience with wild animals,” says Betsey Brewer, one of the owners of Southwick’s Zoo. “She has been a huge help with nurturing the baby lions while they are being bottle-fed.”

For more information on the Open House at the Purple Peacock, please visitwww.southwickszoo.com.

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Superintendent to hold Budget Forum Superintendent Kevin Carney has announced that he will be hosting an Open Forum with the Uxbridge community on Saturday, December 8 to discuss the budget planning process for the 2013-2014 school year. This event will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the new Uxbridge High School Auditorium and it is open to all members of the public.

Since his arrival in July, it has been made clear to the Superintendent that the budget is a major factor in determining the education priorities in the district and he acknowledges the need to discuss financial planning for the schools sooner rather than later. “In this economic climate, the budget season no longer begins and ends in the spring. It is a twelve-month process,” Carney said. “Given that I am new to the district and this will be my first budget that we will develop for the School Committee, it is important for

me to communicate a preliminary plan and listen to historical concerns, challenges, and hopes of our stakeholders.”

Superintendent Carney hopes that the advanced notice and the scheduling of the event on a Saturday will lead to a large turn out. Public educators must now adhere to new state regulations

that may change how schools allocate resources. Carney views the forum as an opportunity to keep people informed of the district’s plan, while also learning in more detail what the community values most as it relates to the financial planning of its schools.

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Town News

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By Constance Dwyer On November 20th nearly 100 voters assembled to act on a 20 article Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant. Prior to addressing the warrant, School Committee chairman Ernest Esposito gave a warm welcome to the first Town Meeting in the new state-of-the-art High School facilities.

Under Art 1, Reports, Former Selectman Harry Romasco spoke on the addition of veteran’s names to the town’s memorials.

Articles 2 through 6 were traditional 2012 budget adjustments based on needed intra-department transfers, payment of Prior year bills, transfers to the Peg

Cable Access Account and Stabilization Fund and 2013 budget balancing based on a Revenue Share Agreement between the School Department and the General Government sector. Article 4, Prior Year Bills, was passed over in the absence of any such bills and the remaining were passed almost unanimously.

Art 7. Passed to use Peg Access reserved receipts for purchase of new cable equipment. Art 8 established a revolving fund using tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000, for First Aid/CPR funding under control of the Fire Chief.

Under Art 9, the town voted to expend $107,000 to purchase and equip a new

Northbridge Operation Graduation 2013 underway Ever since the graduation of the class of 1991, senior parents have gotten together to raise money to put together an all night graduation party for the students of Northbridge High School. The event occurs at the Whitin Community Center which stays open all night to provide a safe event for the graduates.

The community center is transformed into a very special setting with a different theme each year. In the past, themes have included: under the sea, night at the movies, tropical vacation, etc. The theme is a secret until the night it happens. This year it will take place on May 31, 2013.

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This year the parents are at it again with many fundraisers happening all year long. This month there is a Spaghetti Dinner on December 15th at Northbridge High School with seatings at 4:30 and 6 pm, $12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under and senior citizens. The drama club will present White Christmas on this day as well.

Operation Graduation will also be selling platters of holiday cookies at the winter concert on December 19th.

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ambulance Chassis, to be paid for from the Ambulance Enterprise Fund. Art 10 for water main design and construction was passed over and Art 11 was approved to purchase Wastewater Division Equipment using Wastewater Enterprise Funds.

Art 12 passed to accept provisions of MGL Chapter 59, Section 5N allowing work off, by a veteran, of property taxes up to $1,000 per fiscal year.

Art 13 to create a Community Garden Committee under the Uxbridge Home Rule Charter, Article 5, Section 1, achieved a majority vote, even with unfavorable action recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Peter Baghdasarian expressed the opinion that although the objective was laudable it did not meet the criteria to be a government agency and former Finance Committee member, Howard Fortner, argued that the said Article 5, Section 1 applied to creating bylaws which require a 2/3 majority vote to pass.

Art 14, to establish and authorize a revolving fund under MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, also achieved a majority vote despite the Board of Selectmen’s opposition.

Art 15 sought a vote to amend the Home Rule Charter, pursuant to MGL Chapter 43B, Section 10, which also states that final action on suggested amendments shall be taken “in the case of a town, not later than the first annual town meeting held at least six months after such filing date.” It failed to get the recommendation of the Board of

Selectmen, but did receive the recommendation of the Finance Committee.

The primary point of contention was related to the elimination of the Board of Selectmen’s executive powers, but the warrant stated, “Most of the proposed changes are already incorporated in the Town’s daily practices.”

Based on Moderator Mahary’s traditional decision for “Division of the question,” he decided to limit speaker’s time on each division to 2 minutes, instead of the 10 minutes specified in the Town bylaws. Most of the time was utilized by the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Romasco, Former Moderator Ken Redding, Former Finance Committee member Howard Fortner and Selectman Baghdasarian. In the end, each of

the 8 divisions, corresponding to the 8 Charter Articles, passed by the required 2/3 vote.

After Art 16 was passed over, there were 4 articles based on citizen’s petitions: Art 17, Murphy’s Way street acceptance, Art 18, a zoning bylaw amendment affecting Hazel Street (Residence A to Business), Art 19, a zoning bylaw amendment affecting Fletcher Street (Residence B to Business) and Art 20, a zoning bylaw amendment affecting Lackey Dam Road (Agricultural to Industrial). These last 4 articles easily passed with the required 2/3 majority vote.

A motion to Dissolve the Meeting was made just before 10:00 p.m.

CPR Class offered by UFD The Rotary Club of Uxbridge has announced plans to sponsor the first in a series of CPR Classes that will be given by the Uxbridge Fire Department free of charge for local residents of the Blackstone Valley. The first class will be held Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Uxbridge Fire Department, 25 South Main St., Uxbridge.

CPR Instruction will be given by Uxbridge Fire Department EMTs under the guidance of Fire Chief, William Kessler and Deputy Fire Chief, Tom Dion.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that is useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. According to the American Heart Association, the difference between doing something and doing

nothing could save someone's life.

When a heart stops, the lack of oxygenated blood can cause brain damage within a few minutes and a person can die within eight to ten minutes. CPR can keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until more definitive medical treatment can restore a normal heart rhythm.

The Uxbridge Fire Department will be offering an ongoing series of CPR Classes beginning with the December Class and continuing through 2013. If you are interested in learning more about the classes or how your business can help the community by sponsoring an upcoming class, please contact Fire Chief, William Kessler or Deputy Fire Chief, Tom Dion, at 508-278-2787.

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OBITUARIES Duggan WHITINSVILLE - Helen R. Duggan, 93, died on Oct. 18, at St. Camillus Health Center.

Helen was born on Nov. 28, 1918 in Whitinsville, the daughter of Michael P. and Catherine T. (Brosnahan) Duggan and lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Northbridge High School and worked at the former Whitin Machine Works and then ATF Davidson in the payroll department for 47 years before retiring at age 65.

She enjoyed walking, baking, vacationing with friends in Maine and Cape Cod. She was also an accomplished knitter. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club and the Northbridge Seniors. She was also a member of St. Patrick’s Church.

She is survived by several nephews and nieces including Ann Marie and her husband David Hastings of Northbridge, Bill and his wife Claire of Douglas, Joan Jeffers of Whitinsville, Betsy and her husband Alan Bullett of North Adams, Kathleen Charbonneau and her companion Jack Hughes of Whitinsville, and Dick and his wife Nancy Haggerty of Sutton; 11 great nieces and nephews, and 13 great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 brothers Paul and Edward Duggan and 2 sisters Margaret “Peg” Small and Mary Haggerty all of Whitinsville; 2 nephews James and Jack Haggerty both of Whitinsville.

Wheeler DOUGLAS – Christine A. Wheeler, 33, died on Oct. 21, in Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster.

Christine was born on Sept. 24, 1979 in Providence, RI, the daughter of

Colleen C. (O’Brien) Wheeler of Douglas and the late Allen E. Wheeler who died in 2005. She was a graduate of the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Class of 1998. Christine was a lifelong resident of Douglas. Miss Wheeler had been employed as a Nurse’s Aide at the Whitcomb House in Milford for the past 6 years.

She enjoyed woodworking, gardening, stone carving, cooking, baking and painting. Christine especially enjoyed hunting and being outside. She was an artisan and very handy around the house.

In addition to her mother, Christine is survived by her maternal grandmother, Eileen (Doran) O’Brien of Douglas, her maternal grandfather, Edward M. O’Brien of Jamestown, RI, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Andonian WHITINSVILLE – Peter Andonian, 88, died on Oct. 21, in Beaumont Skilled Nursing, Northbridge. He was the husband of Sirphouhi “Sippy” (Bedirian) Andonian.

Peter was born on Nov. 10, 1923 in Whitinsville, the son of the late Oscar and Verkin (Arakelian) Andonian and was a graduate of Northbridge High School. Mr. Andonian was a letter carrier for 25 years with the U.S. Postal Service in Whitinsville. He had previously worked as an off-set printer at the former Whitin Machine Works in Whitinsville. Mr. Andonian served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict, and the Naval Reserves for 32 years and later served in the MA National Guard.

Mr. & Mrs. Andonian observed their 61st wedding anniversary this past Feb.

3, 2012.

He enjoyed the ocean, traveling to Florida, walking, and marching in the annual Northbridge Memorial Day parade. He took great pride in his military career, his yard work at home, and cherished time spent with his family.

In addition to his wife Sippy, he is survived by two daughters Nancy Cove and her companion James Anable of Whitinsville and Janis and her husband William Christopherson of Northbridge; a son Peter and his wife Holly Andonian of Rochester, NY; 6 grandchildren Kevin, Lauren, Bret, Jill, Heather, and Cheryl, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers John Andonian and his twin brother Paul Andonian.

Desilets UxBRIDGE - Bernice Rose (Saucier) Desilets, 79, died on Oct. 25, at home.

She was the wife of the late Bernard E. Desilets, Sr. Bernice was born on Aug. 6, 1933 in Uxbridge, the daughter of the late Edmund and Lucille (Poulin) Saucier and was educated in the Uxbridge school system. She enjoyed traveling throughout the country on many bus tours. A lifelong resident of Uxbridge, she had worked as a weaver at the former Bernat Mills, the former Waucantuck Mill, and Stanley Berrocco, all in Uxbridge.

She is survived by her five sons, Bernard E. Desilets, Jr. and his wife Mary of Yarmouthport, Bruce E. Desilets and his wife Brenda and Brian E. Desilets and his wife Joanne, all of Uxbridge; Barry P. Desilets and his wife Violet of Upton and Brad E. Desilets and his wife Sandy of Belmont, NC; four brothers, John Saucier of Whitinsville, Gary Saucier of Worcester, Donald Saucier of Uxbridge, and Bernard Saucier of Worcester; three sisters, Patricia Rousselle of North Smithfield, RI, Jean Either of Uxbridge, and Deborah McMahon of North Smith-

field, RI; 11 grandchildren; 5 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one daughter Linda L. Harding, and one son Brent E. Desilets and her siblings Edmund Saucier, Shirley Dempsy, Lorraine Bernier, Richard Saucier, Phil Saucier and Paul Saucier.

Coffin UxBRIDGE – Kraig Mitchell Coffin, 21, died on Oct. 26, at his residence.

Kraig was born on Aug. 26, 1991 in Concord, MA, the son of Dwayne E. and Donna L. (Harter) Coffin and had been a resident of Uxbridge most of his life. He attended Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole and Uxbridge High School.

His passion was automotive racing.

He raced Quarter Midgets, Allison Legacy Cars, PASS Outlaw Late Models, and Super Late Models at Thompson International Speedway in CT. He also liked the newest in electronics and loved listening to his music.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Cameron McNay of Milford, NH, two sisters, Kaileigh McKinley of Providence, RI and Danielle and her husband Rick Crossley of Georgetown, KY. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Edna R. (Fortin) Coffin of Uxbridge, one uncle, Eric Harter of Uxbridge, one great uncle Ronald Coffin of Colebrook, NH, one great aunt, Miriam Dupont of Jefferson, NH, his nieces and nephews, Abigail Parnell, Samantha Crossley, Dylan Crossley and several cousins. Kraig was predeceased by his grandfather, Nathan L. Coffin, his maternal grandfather, Dana L. Harter and his cousin, Alysha M. Harter.

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Gerry was born on Sept. 14, 1946 in Woonsocket, RI , the son of the late Raymond A. and Gertrude M. (Ethier) Cournoyer and lived in Millville all his life. Throughout the years Gerry had mastered many careers. Beginning with Carpentry, adhesive mixing for Dennison of Framingham, several years with the Millville Volunteer Fire Dept., bar tending at the Polish American Citizens Club and later for Millville Emergency Management Assn. of Millville which he helped start. Most recently he was the proud owner of Gerry’s small engine repair of Millville, retiring in March of this year due to his declining health.

He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years Constance M. (Charpentier) Cournoyer who passed away in 2005.

He is survived by 3 sons; Michael R. Cournoyer and his wife Wendy of Millville; Daniel R. Cournoyer of Millville; Raymond G. Cournoyer of Millville; 3 grandchildren Amanda Mowry of Douglas; Lyndsay Cournoyer of Millville, and Jared Cournoyer of Millville; his companion Denise Ellis with whom he lived and her 4 daughters; Stacey, Melissa, Mandie, and Courtney; Denise’s granddaughter Madison; 4 sisters; Ellen Cote and her husband Ken of Mapleville, RI; Lorraine Desrosiers of Millville; Suzanne Kelly of Blackstone; and Charlene Lussier and her husband Marc of Uxbridge; a brother Robert P. Cournoyer and his wife Sandra of Millville; also many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Shea UxBRIDGE - Patricia Dale Shea, 86, died on Oct. 31, in Beaumont Nursing Home of Northbridge surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born on Dec. 11, 1925 in Milford, the daughter of the late Patrick P.J. and Blanche (Montville) Connors.

Mrs. Shea was a lifelong resident of Uxbridge. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Milford class 1943. She worked at Massachusetts Electric Company and the Uxbridge Public Schools.

She volunteered for many years for Catholic Charities as a "holder" and brought newborn babies to their adoptive parents. She was an avid reader, loved gardening, crossword puzzles and vacations with her family on Cape Cod. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Uxbridge.

She is survived by her husband George V. Shea of Uxbridge; her daughters Mary Creighton of Centerville, Mass. and her husband Thomas Creighton; Patricia Shea of Uxbridge and her longtime companion John Foley; and her son Skip Shea and his wife Anna Chinappi of Uxbridge; her grandchildren Kelly Creighton and her husband Jason Yanussi of Cheverly, Md.; Erin Porter and her husband Jason Porter of Milford; Don Liberty and his wife Cheryl of Boylston, Mass.; Andrew Chinappi and his wife Erin of continued on next page

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OBituaRiES continued from page 6 Uxbridge; and the late Shawna Shea and Michael Liberty. She leaves two great grandchildren Bella Shawna Medeiros and Talia Christine Chinappi.

She was the sister of the late Vincent Connors, Preston Connors, Elizabeth Bianchi and Paul Connors.

Henry WHITINSVILLE - Janet M. (Morin) Henry, 66, died on Oct. 31, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Uxbridge.

Janet was born on April 5, 1946 in Milford, the daughter of the late Maurice J. and Bernadette (Decoteau) Morin and lived in Whitinsville most of her life. She was a graduate of Northbridge High School Class of 1965. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, loved knitting, and was an avid Red Sox fan. She especially loved her family, raising her children, and her grandchildren.

She is survived by a son Keith Henry and his wife Becky of Whitinsville and 3 daughters; Pamela Tebo and her husband Mark of N. Uxbridge, Erika Honeyman and her husband James and Jaime Neerayah and her husband Adrian all of Whitinsville, a brother John P. and his wife Shelia of Sparta, TN, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces; and her special long-time companion Sam Tebo. She was predeceased by her brother Ronald Morin who passed away April 14, 2012.

Boucher DOUGLAS - Richard ‘Dick’Albert Boucher, Sr. 66, died on Oct. 31, peacefully at home with members of his family by his side.

Richard was born on July 19, 1946, to Theodore and Loretta (Demers) Boucher. Richard graduated from Bellingham High School in 1964. He enlisted in the United States Navy and fought in Vietnam in 1966. He began his lifelong career as a machinist in 1971, working at ATF Davidson, Whitin Machine Works, & Graycer Screw.

Richard married Susan Hogarth on Nov. 25, 1967. They were married just shy of thirty years until Susan passed away on Feb.15, 1997.

A passionate volunteer of the Catholic Christian Doctrine, (C.C.D.) Richard taught many young people about his faith through his work with St. Mary’s Parish in Uxbridge. Later, Richard pursued his personal desire to evangelize others and became ordained as a Eucharistic Minister at Good Shepherd Parish in Linwood, MA. After Susan passed on, Richard wandered and searched until he met anoth-

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er love of his life, Cheryl Forget. They were married on Oct. 16, 1999. They just observed their thirteenth wedding anniversary.

Richard is survived by his wife Cheryl Forget, his children Richard Albert Boucher, Jr. and his girlfriend Rhiannon Finch of Albuquerque, NM; Tammy A. Robertson and her husband Michael and their children Trevor and Jake of Whitinsville; Monique Boucher and her boyfriend Jason Adams and their children Emerson Boucher and Dylan Adams of Douglas; his stepdaughters Kelly McCaw and her children Tyler Lamothe and Mia Albin of Whitinsville; Heather Dow of Houston,

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He is predeceased by his first wife Susan Marcia (Hogarth) Boucher and by his father Theodore Albert Boucher.

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He is survived by his 5 sons, David A. Danforth, Donald A. Danforth Jr., James A. Danforth all of Uxbridge, Dean A. Danforth of Millbury, and Stephen P. Danforth of LeGrange, ME; 3 daughters Elizabeth P. Lamontagne of Uxbridge with whom he lived, Ann M. Grondin of Douglas, Linda J. Vensel of

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Danforth UxBRIDGE - Donald A. Danforth Sr., 79, died on Nov. 6, at home after a long illness.

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Tancrell UxBRIDGE - Vivian I. Tancrell, 90, died on November 11th in Leesburg, FL after an illness.

Vivian was born on March 23, 1922 in Uxbridge, the daughter of Wilfred J. and Agnes M. (Flebotte) Tancrell and lived in Wildwood, FL for many years.

Ms. Tancrell worked in the N. Uxbridge Post Office for 33 years eventually becoming the Postmaster where she served 17 years. She had also worked at the former Whitin Machine Works as a time clerk for many years.

She was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran serving as Seaman First Class with the WAVES. She was a graduate of Good

Shepherd School, Uxbridge High School class of 1940, and Comptometer School in Worcester.

She was a former member of Good Shepherd Church and a member of the American Legion for 60 years.

She is survived by several nephews and nieces, and grand nephews and nieces, cousins, and friends including Priscilla Bertrand with whom she lived.

She was predeceased by 2 sisters Rita Anniballi and Lucille Romasco.

Batchelder WEBSTER - Laurence E. “Larry” Batchelder, 64, died on Nov. 12, at UMass Memorial in Worcester after a long illness.

Larry was born on Jan. 29, 1948 in Worcester, the son of Laurice and Evelyn Batchelder and was a resident of Oakwood Nursing Home the last 1½ years. He was raised in Worcester by Edith Chauncy and his father. Mr. Batchelder was a machinist for Normax Co. in Westboro for many years, retiring in 2002 due to illness. He was educated in the Worcester Public School system and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.

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Stolarczyk DOUGLAS – John E. Stolarczyk, 70, died on Nov. 18, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sandra G. (Conrad) Stolarczyk.

A resident of Douglas for many years, he was born in Webster, the son of the late Chester and Harriet (Darzenkiewicz) Stolarczyk and was a graduate of Webster High School. He had also served in the MA National Guard.

Mr. Stolarczyk was a foreman at several woolen mills in the region, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed gardening, playing horseshoes, hunting and especially fishing.

In addition to his wife Sandra of 49 years, he is survived by his children, John E. Stolarczyk, Jr. and his wife Amy of Dudley, Susan M. and her husband Brian Paulhus of Whitinsville, James R. Stolarczyk of FL, Wendy L. Ayotte and her boyfriend Patrick Coyne, both of Millville, and Sarah J. Stolarczyk of Whitinsville; a brother Chester and his wife Pearl Stolarczyk of CO; a sister Janet and her husband James Sundstrom of Webster; 7 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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The goal of Hospice care is to provide patients with relief from avoidable pain and distress associated with the end of life, through socialization and companionship. Volunteers will work with specially trained professionals and family members to create personal care that best meets the varied and changing needs of each individual.

Volunteers will accompany Hospice staff when they visit patients in their homes or in our skilled nursing centers, assisted living residences and independent living communities to provide companionship.

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Animal disaster non-profit seeks board members, volunteers and contributors The Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response Team, Inc. (www. cmdart.org) will celebrate its 10th year of service to Central Mass communities in 2013. This 501(c)3 charity provides information, training, support, supplies, and personnel to help plan, prepare and respond to aid public safety when pet owners are affected by a disaster.

CMDART, Inc. is seeking Board members to replace several current directors who are retiring after several years of service and to expand the expertise on the current Board. The organization has faced an increase in demand for service and its area of service as local disasters multiply. The responsibilities of this private, non-profit now replicate that of a small to medium size business and is seeking community leaders to aid the continued demands and success of the organization.

CMDART has responded to and has mutual aid agreements with the American Red Cross and serves local, regional, and State Emergency Management agencies. CMDART assisted emergency management when the ice storms hit in December 2008, for the tornado in 2010, more recently for

able to communicate effectively in groups. Some understanding of nonprofit requirements a plus. Residency and/or job affiliation in the vicinity of Central Mass required. More information about the needs of the organization can be obtained by going to the website www.cmdart.org or contact president@cmdart.org, 508-476-3677. A 10th anniversary celebration is being planned for January or February. Look for more information about this opento-the public event soon.

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Board membership applications are currently being solicited and should be sent to membership@cmdart.org.

To join the team as a responder or to find out about trainings go to membership@cmdart.org. Commitment to the Board of Directors includes a monthly meeting in person or by conference calls, attendance at our annual volunteer appreciation meeting; fund-raising, strategic planning, financial management, and committee development are requested skills. Applicants must be

Hurricanes Irene and Sandy and has also assisted with several of the multiple fires that have plagued Central Mass residents. Many team responders served out of state in Joplin, Missouri and for other organizations dealing with illegal puppy mills and hoarding incidents. Yet, most of the effort of this team has been to keep from having to respond, says JoAnn Griffin, a Licensed Social Worker and President and Team Leader for CMDART. "We attend approximately 20 events per year just to educate businesses, agencies, employees, and the general public about their personal responsibility to be prepared for a disaster," Ms. Griffin said. "The more we educate them, the less they need us... the more they take responsibility for their own welfare, if they can, and the less likely the strain on already limited public and private services. We eagerly offer public education whenever we can."

CMDART is thankful for grants from the Department of Public Health Region 2 Coalition and the Homeland Regional Homeland Security Council who has helped provide necessary response equipment which is housed

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CMDART is listed as one of the approved organization for the Combined Federal Campaign (#22157) annual charity drive on now through December 15th. If you know a federal employee, please urge them to make a contribution to CMDART. Funds from the CFC, and other private contributions, help pay for the basic operating expenses of the organization. For more information or to contribute, go to

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BVCC and guests to present Handel’s MESSIAH The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus will welcome members from Ithaca College’s reputable vocal performance faculty for a collaborative concert. Deborah Montgomery-Cove, David Parks, Marc Webster and Ivy Walz will perform selected solos from Handel’s MESSIAH while the BVCC will perform chorales including the Hallelujah Chorus. The evening promises to provide a wonderful opportunity for the community to enjoy a classical work sung by artists who have per-

formed at such famous venues as Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan Opera and local singers of various ages and musical backgrounds, brought together by a love of music.

The concert will take place on Friday December 14th, at 7:00 pm in St. Mary’s Church at 77 Mendon Street in Uxbridge. There is no admission, although donations are accepted and appreciated. There will be a reception following the concert with complementary refreshments. The Ithaca College

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The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus is comprised of sixty singers from towns throughout Central Mass.

Under the direction of Diane Pollard of Uxbridge, the BVCC has performed at community events throughout the Valley including Memorial Day ceremonies, Uxbridge First Night, the Hanover Theatre and the Worcester Art Museum. The BVCC was formed in 2004 with the intention of bringing music and performance opportunities to the Blackstone Valley. The BVCC is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization supported in part by grants from the Local Cultural Councils of Douglas, Uxbridge and Mendon. For more information visit www.bvcchorus.org .

Blackstone Valley Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil

By Constance Dwyer The 5th Annual Blackstone Valley Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, December 6th, at The Blackstone Valley Angel of Hope located at 121 E. Hartford Avenue in Uxbridge. This touching vigil is once again organized by Brett and Tracy Pomeroy of Uxbridge who lost their child, Sadie Grace, at 14 months old in 2007. The vigil starts promptly at 7 pm and a flower will be given to each family which will put it at the base of the Angel in honor of their child or loved one. Candles will also be provided and hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the Angel memorial right after the service.

Parking spots are available at the Crown & Eagle Drive or across the street at the Progressive Club.

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Pastor Bob Howard of the Nazarene Church in Uxbridge will be sharing a prayer and reflection. Rep. Kevin Kuros of Uxbridge is also scheduled to speak.

Some readers may be familiar with author Richard Paul Evans’ book, The Christmas Box which references the Angel statue. He recommissioned the Angel statue on December 6th, 1994 in the Salt Lake City, Utah Cemetery.

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Bishop McManus dedicates new Good Shepherd Parish Center In the 1990s Good Shepherd Parish (Linwood) was one of many parishes left with an abandoned school building—a remnant from the days when several local parishes also ran their own parochial schools. But while some may have viewed the building as a financial drain, the people of Good Shepherd saw it as an opportunity. By raising funds to renovate the building and later leasing it to the Town of Uxbridge for extra classroom space, the parish was able to resurrect the building in hopes to one day turn it into a parish center. On September 30th that day arrived, as parishioners gathered to witness Bishop Robert McManus dedicate the school building as the Good Shepherd Parish Center.

A lot of time and effort went into preparing the center for the dedication, with parishioners working tirelessly to paint and furnish the rooms, prepare

thing from furniture to entertainment centers and game tables.

After only a month the Parish Center is already flourishing. Over 200 students attend Religious Education in the center, with younger grades attending Sunday mornings and older grades on Monday evenings. Parish youth also have a safe and exciting place to socialize before and after Religious Education at the Youth Ministry Center.

Ping pong, pool, foosball, and video games are just some of the many activities youth can enjoy.

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place to call their own. A new Senior Ministry Center provides seniors with a place to hold meetings, watch movies, play cards, host events, and socialize.

The Parish Center also provides ample space for ministry meetings, events, offices, and even a Parish Archives to provide visitors with a nostalgic look at the parish’s century-long history.

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A Hanukkah Koncert featuring 3 Klezmer Bands will perform at the Worcester JCC on Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. The Worcester JCC is located at 633 Salisbury Street in Worcester.

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The First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton is hosting free community dinners on the second Saturday of every month from 4:306:30 pm. December’s menu is assorted soups, chowders, chili, bread, salad, dessert. The dinners are open to all for a tasty dinner and fellowship with others in the community. For more information contact the church office at 508-865-6914.

Mass. Society of Genealogists meeting slated The December meeting for the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. will be held on the first SATURDAY morning, December 1st at the Zion Lutheran Church located at 41 Whitmarsh Ave. (Greendale Neighborhood) in Worcester. For directions go to: http://worcesterchapter.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/how-do-youget-there-from-here/.

There will be a short meeting followed by the annual Christmas Party with some rousing rounds of Genealogy "Password" which is a simple word-association game.

The meeting is open to the public, free for members and $3.00 for nonmembers. Bring along a friend(s) as well as your own coffee. Yearly membership in the Mass. Society of Genealogists, Inc. is only $25 for an individual and $30 for a family.

Questions? Contact: Nancy Schultzberg, Publicity Chairperson, at 774573-9529. For information about the Worcester Chapter visit: www.massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org -orwww.msoginc.org

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Success is forgiving and letting go and really meaning it. Success is letting your shine guide your path – unapologetically. Success rises up when passion leads and your footsteps follow – sometimes the juice is worth the squeeze. Success is allowing others to be themselves without judgment – this lets you off the hook too.

Success is not taking anything personally - really. Success is saying “I’m sexy and I know it” - knowing it’s the absolute truth. Real success is just about being really YOU – SIMPLY RAW – SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL.

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MacKinnon-Chase Mr. & Mrs. Robert MacKinnon of Uxbridge are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Eleanor MacKinnon to Michael Chase, son of Ms. Patricia Atchue of Uxbridge and Mr. Michael Chase of Hampton, NH. The couple became engaged in Disney World on Christmas Eve 2011.

They have been living in Tallahassee, FL the past 4 years where the future bride was a Wellness Coordinator and the future groom was a Correctional Officer. The two have just moved to Dania Beach, FL to start a new adventure. A June 2013 wedding is planned.

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Local quilt guild, Thimble Pleasures, recently had a comfort sew for their members, who donate their time in making quilts for those in need in the Blackstone Valley area. A variety of quilts were made along with sewing chemo caps for area hospitals. For more information about comfort quilts or other charitable works of the guild, visit www.thimblepleasuresquiltguild. com.

Veterans Honored Last month at the Crown & Eagle Apartments in Uxbridge, residents enjoyed refreshments and honored the veterans in their community. They also enjoyed guest speaker Ron Tetreau, Uxbridge's new Veterans Services Officer.

Pictured at left: Residents Veterans Shirley Turner, (Ron Tetreau), Roger Frappier, Glenn Williams and Normal Halsing.

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Senior Corner A Thanksgiving Celebration at Uxbridge Senior Center Last month The Uxbridge Elderly connection hosted approximately 70 guests for a delicious home-cooked turkey dinner. This was a collaborative effort with generous donations from individuals, The Uxbridge Elderly Connection, the Council on Aging, and businesses within our community. The new Superintendent of Schools in Uxbridge, Mr. Kevin Carney was in attendance and

spoke about the mission of the district, the budget, the iPad Initiative, and answered questions from the audience.

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Sutton Seniors post events 1st- Saturday 9 - 4 PM: Chain of Lights CelebrationGifts, Jewelry, Knit Goods, Food and Fun 3rd - Monday 10 AM: Chatterbox Discussion Group.

All Welcome 10th - Monday 11 AM: Tri-Valley Inc. Senior Protective Services Presentation/Learning about elder abuse.

11th - Tuesday 10:30 AM: Make a Christmas floral arrangement w/Herbert Berg Florist.

Price $10.00 Call 508-234-0703 14th - Friday 10:30 AM: Presentation on beekeeping and honey making w/ Bee My Honey Bee man Bruce Seaman. Products available to sample and buy.

17th - Monday 1 PM: Chowder Cook Off. For more info Call Michelle at 508-234-0703.

19th - wednesday 1 PM: “Christmas Tea” w/Senior Center Staff. Enjoy sharing your Christmas memories.

21st - Friday 1-2:30 PM: Cookies-Cocoa and Christmas Carols w/the Brownie Girl Scouts. All ages welcome.

27th - Thursday 1 PM: Movie & Snacks “Pursuit of Happiness” An inspirational drama. weekly Features Mondays – 9:30 AM Tai Chi FREE classes every Monday. All Welcome Mondays – 12:45 PM Men’s Poker Club All Welcome Tuesdays – 12:45 PM “Sutton Serenaders Chorus” All welcome.

Tuesdays - 2 PM “Boost” High Impact exercise group Tuesdays – 1 PM Cribbage All welcome Thursdays – 9 AM “Boost” High Impact exercise group Thursdays – 10 AM Pitch Thursdays – 1 PM NEW...DARTS!!

1st & 3rd of each month BINGO every Wed. & Fri. at 1 PM Fridays - 9 AM “I’m Sorry” Card Game Free Exercise Classes Mondays and Wednesdays (Range of Motion) Free Yoga Classes Tuesdays and Fridays Free Computer Classes Wednesdays and Thursdays. All Welcome NOTE: SENIOR CENTER CLOSED: Monday Dec. 24th, Tuesday Dec. 25th and Monday Dec. 31st

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Programs & Events for Uxbridge seniors Lunch pick up begins at 10:30 am each day. Please call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to reserve your meal and also to arrange for transportation to lunch, shopping and for medical appointments.

The Senior Center will be closed on the following dates: December 24 and 25 for Christmas. No meals will be served on these days.

The Senior Center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 am-4 pm.

COMPUTER CLASSES – Classes have resumed on Mondays and Fridays from 3pm to 4pm. Do you have a new Iphone, Ipad, tablet or Nook but aren’t sure about all you can do with it?

Please call the Center at 508-278-8622 to enroll and get further details. Classes are geared to individual needs.

SENIOR CENTER WISH LIST – The Senior Center would greatly appreciate any donations of decaf and regular coffee, sugar and Splenda packets, foam cups, stirrers, cascade for the dishwasher, dish detergent, sponges and all purpose spray cleaner for the tables. These things are not covered in the budget.

We thank you very much for your help.

NaviCare SCO will be at the Senior Center on the first Monday of every month at 2:00pm. NaviCare SCO is a Senior Care Options program.

NaviCare helps you get the most out of your Medicare and MassHealth standard benefits and offers you extra services that can help you stay healthy at no extra cost to you. You are eligible if you are 65 years old or older, you have Mass Health Standard and you live in Worcester County.

WELCOME OUR NEW BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR – Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, losing a job or your home or just need to talk to someone? Please call the Senior Center and make an appointment to talk

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There is up to date information on programs and classes, the weekly lunch menu, as well as fuel assistance and open enrollment for Medicare Supplemental insurance. Check us out at www.uxbridge-ma.gov. Go to departments and click on Council on Aging.

OPEN ENROLLMENT – Remember that open enrollment for Medicare Supplemental Insurance ends on December 7th this year. If you need help making a decision about your insurance call the Senior Center at 508278-8622.

MOBILE OPTICAL SHOP COMING TO UxBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER-

Anywhere Optical is a mobile optical shop that comes to your door. Lisa Trainor, the optician from the company will be at the Uxbridge Senior Center on Wednesday on the first Wednesday of every month, from 11:30 to 12:30 pm to talk about the services offered.

Bring a copy of your current prescription to get pricing for a pair of new glasses. Anywhere Optical has prices for every budget. If you have Masshealth Insurance and need new glasses please call Lisa direct at 508634-3596 to schedule an appointment.

FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN - The Senior Center wishes to thank Fallon for their generous donation to our food program. We appreciate their continued support. Please check the Senior Center web page for date and time of the check presentation and special thank you lunch.

PODIATRY CLINIC – Dr. Biancamano will be at the Center to hold a podiatry clinic on December 3rd. Pick up will begin at 8:30 a.m. Call Sue White at 508-278-8622 to schedule a ride.

YOGA CLASS – Yoga class is finished for the year and will resume in January.

When yoga resumes the cost per class will be $5 a week for six weeks. $30 must be prepaid to reserve you spot in class.

CARE COMPASS – Genevieve Rudick from Fallon will be at the Senior Center to introduce Care Compass, a program to help Fallon Senior Plan members who are dealing with complex medical issues.

Members are assigned a Primary Care Team that collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to make sure the member receives the right care at the right time and is following treatment plans.

VETERAN LUNCH AND LEARN – On Wednesday, December 5th at 11:30am come meet and greet our new Veteran’s Agent Ron Tetreault. Get information on veteran’s benefits and learn if you are eligible for them.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND CELEBRATION - Join us on Thursday, December 20th, for our Christmas Celebration. Call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to make reservations, space is limited.

SPECIAL THANKS! Senior Center Director Marsha Petrillo would like to thank the groups and individuals who were so generous with their time and donations to help make a Happy Thanksgiving for the Senior Citizens in Uxbridge. We love you all and appreciate all you do for us.

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3rd / Monday Podiatry clinic Lunch – Stuffed shells, spinach, sugar free pudding.

2:00 pm – NAVICARE SCO 3:0 0pm-4:00 pm – Computer classes, call 508-278-8622 for information.

4th / Tuesday 8:30 am – Pick-up begins for grocery shopping at Hannaford’s.

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11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Meet and Greet our new Veterans Agent, Ron Tetreault.

Get information on veterans benefits and learn if you are eligible for them.

11:30 am – 12:30pm – Anywhere Optical is a mobile optical shop that comes to your door. Lisa Trainor, the optician from the company will be at the Uxbridge Senior Center from 11:30 to 12:30 pm to talk about the services

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Northbridge Senior Center December Calendar and Events HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m., Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

DIRECTOR: KELLY BOL. 508-234-2002 HOLIDAY CLOSING The Northbridge Senior Center and Tri – Valley Nutrition Site will be closed on Monday, December 24th, and Tuesday December 25th, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

IMPORTATION INFORMATION The Northbridge Police Department announces a new Emergency Notification system: .Code RED. This system will notify you directly of any emergency information that you should be aware of. Please note (You must have a computer to register with the police department) the website is www.northbridgepolice.com click on the Code Red and enter your information. If you do not have a computer, contact the Senior Center for more information.

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VOLUNTEER MEDICAL DRIVERS The Northbridge Senior Centers Volunteer Medical Driver program is in need of drivers to take local senior residents, to out of town medical appointments. Any time that you could give to this much needed, and appreciated service would be most welcomed.

Drivers are reimbursed once a month for their miles. Please, call the center for more for information 508-2342002. Your help is most appreciated Thank you.

FALLON REPRESENATIVE The Northbridge Senior Center will have a Fallon Rep (Senior Plan) on Wednesday, December 14th at 10:00a.m. Come join other seniors who may have questions or concerns regarding your insurance coverage.

RETIREMENT: MAKING YOUR MONEY LAST On Wednesday, December 5th, at 12:45 p.m. a Financial Advisor from Edward Jones, Michael W. Tuomala will discuss strategies designed to help you work toward fulfilling your retirement expectations.

VNA The VNA of Greater Milford/Northbridge area in corporation with the Board of Health will conduct a wellness clinic at the center, on Tuesday, December 11th from 11a.m.-1:00p.m.

VETERANS AGENT Ron Tetreau, Director of Veterans Services will be available to meet with those having questions regarding benefits they may be entitle to. Everyone is welcome to come and meet Ron. Call the center for more information on when the next meeting will be.

SHINE A Shine Counselor is available by appointment only. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.

120 CLUB The Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc are happy to announce that the 2012 season, of the 120 Club has had a positive response. This annual fund raiser is held twice a year, each session runs for twenty weeks. A drawing (twenty dollars) is held once a week (Thursday).

The final drawing for 2012 is scheduled for December 20th. $500.00, $400.00, $300.00 and there will be four winners for a $25.00.

ASK THE NURSE The Northbridge Senior Center Ask the Nurse Program will conduct a vital signs clinic on December 27th, 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Come and meet Pat Wallen, our RN, who is available to answer any questions concerning your medications, or any other health issues you may have.

HOLIDAY MUSICAL PROGRAM The “Mellowtones” from Hopkinton celebrate a melody of their favorite Christmas songs on Wednesday, December12th at 12:45p.m...Make a day of it and enjoy lunch at 11:45a.m.

Be aware reservations are needed forty eight hours in advance for lunch.

CAREGIVERS GROUP The Northbridge Senior Center’s Caregivers group meets on the fourth Friday of the month. The next meeting will be on Friday, December 28th, at 11:00 a.m. If you are currently caring for a family member or close friend, come and join others, who share your compassion.

SAVE THE DATE The Friends of Northbridge Elders will sponsor a Holiday Day Trip on Sunday, December 16th to Waltham, MA. The

day will include a Luncheon at the Chateau Restaurant at 11:00a.m followed by a matinee performance at 1:00p.m. at the Robinson Theater (Waltham High School). Call the Senior Center for more information.

Call the center for seating availability.

ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS The Town of Northbridge Property Tax WORK - OFF PROGRAM is available for local seniors, who qualify and have appropriate skills, volunteer their services to the town. They are then matched with volunteer positions that have been offered by various Town Departments.

This new program can help you reduce the cost of your property taxes and you will be helping the town as well.

A night of friendship and caroling The candles will be lit and the wood in the stove burning when the East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House and Cemetery Historical Association, Inc. hosts a traditional "Caroling by Candlelight" service at the Quaker Meeting House at 197 Elm Street in Blackstone on Friday evening, December 14th. The service will begin at 7 p.m.

It will be an old-fashioned Christmas caroling hymn-sing and special music selections will be performed by Mrs. Margo Bik and Mr. Tom Mowry. The program is under the direction of John Staples of Blackstone.

For more information contact Harriet Sharp at info@blackstonequakermeetinghouse.org.

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Author Ken Amidon to speak at the Uxbridge Free Public Library A scribbled note, reports of an untimely death, and memories of an old high schoool confrontation drive Maggie Hammond to believe she is to blame for a young girl's shattered life. After finding her lying unconscious in an alley, Tim Roper sets out to discover the truth of what drove Maggie to her present state - and perhaps find a path to rekin-

dle the love they once shared.

So begins Stray Threads, Northbridge author Ken Amidon's first novel, a mystery/romance that takes place in 1977 and winds its way from Portland, Maine to Reading, Pennsylvania and back. Ken's presentation will focus on the creation of the book - what he learned about writing, the potential pit-

falls he faced and the brave new world of publishing in the 21st century. Ken has tips that will be helpful to others looking to write and publish their own work.

Ken was born and raised in the Worcester area and has lived in Northbridge for the past twenty-two years with his wife, Suellen. He has

WHITNEY PLACE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES AT NORTHBRIDGE is proud to offer the following FREE program:

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Copies of Ken's book will be available for a discount price of $10 at the program and there will be a booksigning after his presentation. This program is sponosred by the Library Board of Trustees. Please RSVP for seating.

three grown sons. Ken works as a freelance writer, which includes marketing copywriter for a large technology company, and writes articles for MarketLuminary.com and other projects.

Millbury Senior’s Calendar Lunch is served daily at 12:00 Noon.

Call 48 hrs in advance for reservation.

Suggested Donation $2.00 UPCOMING TRIPS Friday, December 14th to the Hu Ke Lau-Polynesian Christmas Show Cost is $32.00 EVENTS Millbury Chain of Lights Sunday, December 2nd from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm the Town of Millbury will host their annual Chain of Lights. The Millbury Senior Center will be open for a Victorian tea, entertainment, decorating gingerbread cookies and much more. Be sure to stop by to enjoy the festivities.

MONDAY Exercise at 10:00 am Wii Bowling at 12:30 pm Scrabble/Scat at 1:00 pm TUESDAY Blood Pressure Clinic at 9:00am Tai Chi Class at 9:30 am cost $2.00 Sing-a-Long 11:00 am Cribbage/Scat at 1:00 pm Yoga at 1:00 pm Computer Class at 3:00 pm Free/Appt Required WEDNESDAY Bingo at 1:00 & 6:00 pm Crafters at 9:30 am THURSDAY Whist at 12:45 pm FRIDAY Exercise at 10:00 am Bridge/Scat at 12:30 pm

Millbury Council of Aging is located at 1 River St. Millbury 508-865-9247

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Festive food is part of the fun during the holiday season.

The downside occurs when we need to renew our seemingly-perpetual New Year’s Resolution to stop eating that way. Join us to learn from an expert how to slim down those wonderful family recipes you have, keeping their flavor while shaving fat and calories. Don’t believe it’s possible? Taste our samples, and you’ll be convinced: we can help solve this weighty issue!

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School News Taft Students learn about the power of voting

Earl D. Taft Elementary students proudly stepped up to cast their vote on Election Day. It was a two day process with students filling out voter registration cards and signing in to cast their ballot. The program was organized by second grade teacher Stephanie Davis and was kicked off at the All -School Assembly the Friday before elections.

Second grade students from Mrs. DuBois, Mrs. Quintialinai, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. Buckley’s classrooms performed raps, songs, and skits all to engage Taft students in the voting process. The final song, You’re a Grand Old Flag, led by music teacher Jeanne Rapoza, was dedicated to the Veteran’s in remembrance of Veterans Day. Well-designed voting booths constructed by Kindergarten teacher Scott Sherman, and Art teacher, Mrs. Diane Henries provided each student with a realistic opportunity to cast their ballot.

Students proudly displayed special, “I Voted” buttons which were provided by the PTO along with funds necessary to construct the voting booths.

Votes were tabulated by each class and displayed using graphs outside all twenty-five class classrooms. The activity incorporated all content areas and helped students to make connections and apply skills to real life situations.

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WCHS recognizes National Merit Commended Students Whitinsville Christian High School seniors Andrew Cozzens, Ana Fomin, and Robert Vigeant have been named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Competition, Principal Chris Vander Baan announced today. They join 34,000 top scorers nationwide to receive this distinction based on their performance on the 2011 PSAT. Although Commended Students do not continue in the scholarship competition, they nonetheless place among the top five percent of scorers.

The son of James and Linda Cozzens of Hopkinton, Andrew is a member of the National Honor Society and has been a key participant in the school’s FIRST Robotics Team since his freshman year. Ana, a cellist in the high school and chamber orchestras, also participates in choir and drama, and is a

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National Honor Society member. She is the daughter of Flavio and Sylvia Fomin of Whitinsville. Robert, also a member of National Honor Society, participates in the school’s SEEDS Environmental Club and the Tech Recycling team. His parents are Richard and Christine Vigeant of Uxbridge.

For more information about Whitinsville Christian School contact Admissions Coordinator Dennis Epplett at depplett@wcs.mec.edu or 508-2348211 ext. 50.

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Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School partnered with Dr. Sanjiv Nehra of Dental Associates of Marlborough, one of many dentist's in the Commonwealth participating in Operation Gratitude. 210 total pounds of candy was donated to Dental Associates of Marlborough on Thursday, November 1st. $1.00 per pound, for a total donation of $210.00, will be given to the American Red Cross for the relief efforts for all the eastern states that have been devastated by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Sandy. The candy will then will be donated to Operation Gratitude and placed in care packages for the troops.

Community auction Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School 6th Graders and Teachers and the Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School PTO hosted a community auction on November 16th at the Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School. Over 30 six graders read descriptive and persuasive paragraphs for 30 auction items that were donated to the Hartnett Middle School PTO. After the 6th graders shared their work done in their ELA classes, certified auctioneer Rich Merrill auctioned the items to over 200 Blackstone and Millville residents.

Some items receiving winning bids were an iPad for over 450.00, Red Sox tickets for the 2013 season for close to 300.00, a reserved parking spot at the Frederick W. Hartnett Middle for close to 200.00.

Total profits before costs for this Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School 8th Grade/PTO Community Auction was $6,156 . This will fund, in the winter and spring months, after school clubs and activities for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at the Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School.

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Uxbridge Schools placed on the College Board’s Annual AP® District Honor Roll Uxbridge Public Schools is one of 539 school districts across 44 of the 50 states in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 3rd Annual AP®District Honor Roll for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Placement ®course work while increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams. Achieving both of these goals is the ideal scenario for a district’s AP program because it indicates that the district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit most from rigorous AP course work. From 20102012, Uxbridge Public Schools has increased the number of students participating in AP from 51to 93while still enabling more than 70% of AP students to earn at least one score of 3 or higher.

More than 90 percent of colleges and universities across the U.S. offer college credit, advanced placement or both for a score of 3 or above on an AP Exam — which can potentially save students and their families thousands of dollars in college tuition.

“This acknowledgement is a wonderful tribute to our students and teachers,” said Superintendent Kevin Carney. “I am so proud of their collective efforts to raise the bar for academic excellence. Their work ethic and success have been inspirational for us all.”

Our data show that among AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, and Native American students with a high degree of readiness for AP, only about half of students are participating, often because their school does not yet offer the AP course. We call for continued commitment to expanding the availability of AP courses among prepared and motivated students of all backgrounds. We must be vigilant about fostering greater readiness for AP, and then we must care for students within AP courses by providing support, mentorship and encouragement.

“We applaud the extraordinary efforts of the devoted teachers and administrators in this district, who are fostering rigorous work worth doing. These educators have not only expanded student access to AP course work, but they have enabled more of their students to achieve on a college level—which is helping to create a strong college-going culture,” said College Board President, David Coleman.

Helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community, from AP teachers to district and school administrators to college professors. Many districts are experimenting with a variety of initiatives and strategies to determine how to expand access and improve student performance simultaneously.

“There has been a great victory among educators who have believed that a more diverse population could indeed succeed in AP courses. In 2012, AP scores were higher than they’d been since 2004, when one million fewer students were being given access.

These outcomes are a powerful testament to educators’ belief that many more students were indeed ready and waiting for the sort of rigor that would prepare them for what they would encounter in college,” said Trevor Packer, the College Board’s senior vice president of the Advanced Placement Program. “While we recognize that there is still much work to be done to prepare students for college, I find myself inspired daily by what they are achieving.”

Inclusion on the 3rd Annual AP District Honor Roll is based on the examination of three years of AP data, from 2010 to 2012, for the following criteria: Districts must: • Increase participation/access to AP by at least 4 percent in large districts, at least 6 percent in medium districts and at least 11 percent in small districts; • Ensure that the percentage of African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native students taking AP Exams did not decrease by more than 5 percent for large and medium districts or by more than 10 percent for small districts; • Improve performance levels when comparing the percentage of students in 2012 scoring a 3 or higher to those in 2010, unless the district has already

attained a performance level in which more than 70 percent of the AP students are scoring a 3 or higher. When these outcomes have been achieved among an AP student population made up of 30

percent or more under represented minority students (Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native) and/or 30 percent or more low-income students (stu-

Spellathon to benefit veteran’s groups Grade 4 students celebrated Veterans’ Day on Thursday, November 18th with an assembly. This is the sixth year Grade 4 has been involved with veterans’ education activities. The following veterans from Uxbridge, Bellingham, Woonsocket, RI were part of a panel to talk about what it means to be a veteran, answer questions, and listen to comments from the fourth Grade students: Ernie Esposito, John Nadeau, Dan Deveau, Bob Gauvin, Bill McGee, Michael Morvan, John Rectenwald, and Sean Hendricks.

“What was war like?” asked a Grade 4 student. “Was it hard to leave your family and friends behind?” “Thank you for our freedom!” “Thank you for your pride and honor,” were just some of the comments and questions from the youngsters.

Also, the students sang patriotic songs (Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, Whitin School Song,

America-My Country Tis’ of Thee, Tribute to the Armed Forces and Thank a Vet) under the direction of Mrs. D’Andrea, accompanied by Mr. Robert Hammerton on piano, who are music teachers at Whitin School and McCloskey Middle School.

The highlight of the assembly was a gift presented to the Uxbridge Supports Our Troops in the amount of $876.00 by 4th grader, Maline Demers and to the Disabled American Veterans in the amount of $881.00 by 4th grader, Braden Pomeroy for a grand total of $1,757.00. Around 75 students studied twenty words about veterans and got sponsors for each word spelled correctly. (The test was optional and some students used their allowances and birthday money from home to donate to the veterans). After they took the test, they went back to their sponsors and collected monies for the Uxbridge Supports Our Troops and/or the Disabled

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Vendetti Bus Company is donating the bus transportation for this special day.

The winning class was Mrs. Harcourt’s class with a total of $ $455.50. The Uxbridge Supports Our Troops will use some of their monies towards buying supplies and paying postage on CARE packages for deployed troops. The DAV will use their monies toward transporting those vets who do not have transportation to their medical appointments and for recreational activities that involve the disabled vets at the Veteran Hospital in Brockton. Congratulations on a job well done!

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Wanderlust WESt OF tHE MONuMENt Story & photo by Bob Haigis Peg and I recently watched an old “horse opera”, which unknown to us until recently, has received an incredible tribute. The name of the show was “The Searchers”, directed by John Ford and staring John Wayne among other notable actors and actresses of the day (1956). We have since learned that the American Film Institute in 2008 declared that the flick was “the Greatest American Western of all time”. And this on top of in 2007 naming it number twelve in a “list of the greatest American movies of all time”.

WOW! What would the two “Big Johns” think of that if they were still around? I’m surprised that the name of some of the vast lands just west of Four Corners hasn’t been changed to John Ford National Park, or some other such tribute. As most movie goers of Peg’s and my generation know, Ford loved to film in the areas in and around Monument Valley. Peg and I enjoyed just touring the area, and feasting on the magnificent panorama of one of nature’s most perfect landscapes.

Seeing the movie once more, jarred both our memories back to the day we visited the Four Corners Monument, and were a little peeved at having to pay to see one of the Southwest’s frequently visited natural spots. We didn’t realize at the time that the entire area is

controlled by the Navajo Nation, and the fees collected most likely go to managing the vast reservation. It was also likely that our moods that morning were affected by the bitter cold and gusty march winds that greeted us as we stepped from our car up there in that five thousand foot altitude. If you happened to see our article on the same site back a few years ago, you would have seen in the attached “Kodak Moment” that there were very few tourists on hand to see me spread eagled over the spot where you can literally be in four states at the same time.

We had arrived at the junction after an overnight stop near Canyon de Chelly National Monument, and didn’t spend more than a few minutes out of our warm car. Then it was back to the highway. We headed West on US 160, and then North on 191 and back up into Utah. It was in the little community of Bluff that we were greeted by the magnificent rock formations known as the Navajo Twins. We had lunch there in the parking lot, and just sat in awe looking at the massive towers. The trading post had been erected practically in the shadow of the Twins, and we speculated on what would be left of it in the event of an earthquake that tipped the lofty giants over on the roof.

Leaving the Post we were on US 163 heading south directly through Monument Valley. The highway for most of the way was a simple two lane ribbon of asphalt stretching much of the time as far as we could see in both directions, and bordered by some scrub growth with the magnificent towering sandstone pillars that have made the area so famous (and attractive to John

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Ford). The day was resplendent with a brilliant sun piercing the clear air and showing incredible detail on the massive stone towers. We pulled off on the few dirt cart paths that weren’t fenced or posted, and got to view some of nature’s handiwork close up. Travelers don’t have to wander far from the hot top to realize what a barren, hostile area this part of the west is. A hundred years ago, anyone venturing far from any civilization in the area would certainly be taking their lives in their hands. Even

today, breaking down on the lonely highway could put unprepared visitors in peril, especially in adverse weather conditions. I don’t recall passing one gas station on the entire trip from Mexican Hat Utah down to Kayenta AZ. We continued south, then back onto US 160 and through the Hopi Reservation. The harsh desert conditions prevailed until we neared the Fort Apache Reservation, where the countryside became more wooded and very

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hilly. We greatly enjoyed touring Ft. Apache and were impressed at the housing provided there for General Crook and his officers, although I am sure it was improved over the years.

We stayed in an Indian run motel close by, I think in White River. The place was very run down and messy and we couldn’t wait to leave the next morning.

We recall that the river ran close behind the “fort” and was really wild in places. It offered a tough obstacle to anyone trying to approach the fort from that side. In addition, steep cliffs provided more protection. The Fort has been well maintained since the Army abandoned it in 1922, and now houses a public Junior High School named Theodore Roosevelt School. There is also an Apache Heritage Museum on the property.

After leaving Ft. Apache Peg and I wandered south on our way back to our home swap in Casa Grande. We had a wonderful time touring the Four Corners area, and a few days later looking at maps were amazed at what we had missed. It was too bad we didn’t get to see more of the area, but we had some time constraints that prevented us to dally too long.

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Yates to share George B. Wood Legacy Prize The George B. Wood Legacy Junior Prize is presented each year to a member of the junior class in recognition of exceptional academic achievement during the junior year. This year, the prize is shared by Samuel Mumford and Robert Yates.

Yates lives in Sutton and graduated from Mount Saint Charles Academy in Rhode Island. An A.B. candidate, Yates is a sociology major pursuing certificates in urban studies and values and public life.

His research interests include the interplay among urban culture, the informal patterns and illegal activity in everyday metropolitan life, and the structural conditions that are imposed on cities. More broadly, Yates is interested in cities and the social, political, economic and legal power dynamics that exist in and around them.

This summer, Yates interned with the social entrepreneurship organization Ashoka in Bangalore, India, through Princeton's International Internship Program. As part of a team focused on affordable housing in India, Yates collaborated with teams in Brazil and Colombia to devise a strategy for home construction and improvement in India.

Yates is an editor with the student newspaper The Daily Princetonian, a leader in the Breakout Princeton civic action trip program, a residential college adviser in Wilson College, an officer of Princeton Model Congress, and a member of the Undergraduate Student Government Social Committee and Princeton Entrepreneurship Club.

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Business Review Business Bio:

The Pilates Loft Offering Positive Health Choice in Food & Lifestyle

By Constance Dwyer How many of you have heard about “sugar highs and hyper active” grade school children? If you have, then you know that there is a mind-body relationship. Sheryl Corriveau of Whitinsville, owner and operator of “The Pilates Loft” at 145 Church Street, Whitinsville, not only understands this, but is a Certified Holistic Health Coach (holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body).

Sheryl was an avid equestrian in Blackstone who, at age 14, suffered a major accident in which she broke her collarbone, and 3 years later was in a car accident requiring knee surgery. Her rehabilitation experiences convinced her of the benefits of therapy and physical training. The transition from patient to provider seemed only natural, so for 8 years Sheryl has been a Pilates instructor, the last 6 years managing her own business, The Pilates Loft, where she works with clients in a one-on-one environment using the Stott Pilates Reformer/Cadillac, an impressive non-impact multi-purpose exercise machine.

Her passion to improve the quality of clients’ lives progressed, almost inevitably, from physical instructor to health coach. She received training at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City and is certified by both the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Health Coaching is a 6 month program.

Among her many programs is outreach to educate school children (including daughter Mia, a 3rd grade student at Balmer) about nutrition in an interactive and integrated way. After all, food preparation is mathematical: ounces and pounds, pints and quarts and minutes and hours, and don’t forget temperatures.

What does Sheryl have to say about food? As implied earlier: “Foods Create Moods!” Minerals are fundamental to mind and body health needs.

Unprocessed natural foods are essential, particularly understanding that what we eat changes everything and, remember, pre-processed foods are the products of profit driven mega-businesses.

Sheryl looks at her profession as “more love than work.” With respect to a client’s view of their own progress, she says, “Celebrate the little things (successes.)” Her advice is: “Life is short, so feel your best in every way you can.”

In addition to Pilates, Sheryl offers workshops on nutrition, health and nutrition coaching for individuals and groups and lectures. For more

NOTE: As of January 1st The Pilate Loft will be relocated to the Learn Well Holistic Education Center at 261 Main Street, North Smithfield, RI, This move will allow Sheryl to offer group classes in mat pilates as well as a larger leture facility.

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Sheryl also teaches educational workshops in which clients can learn to cook nutritional meals.

At The Pilates Loft clients use the Stott Pilates Reformer/Cadillac, an impressive non-impact multi-purpose exercise machine.

Health Newsletters and emails on the latest information in nutrition is just a part of Sheryl’s services.

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Alternatives earns Three Year Accreditation Organization recognized for service quality After a rigorous evaluation process, Alternatives has been granted a three year accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). This is the highest accreditation level awarded by CARF, an independent organization focused on quality and results that provides accreditation services worldwide to health and human service providers.

Alternatives, one of Central Massachusetts’ largest human service providers, help individuals with psychiatric or developmental disabilities build meaningful lives in the community.

In the report notifying Alternatives of the award, the organization was cited for its dedication to improving the quality of the lives of the individuals it serves and for exhibiting an “established pattern of practice excellence.”

Of particular interest was how Alternatives’ commitment to the larger community creates opportunities that draw “everyone together, persons with and without disabilities, in ways that are exciting and different from typical community inclusion efforts.” The accreditors noted that Alternatives had established relationships with many community partners and that those partners had high praise for the organization’s leadership.

CARF also mentioned that funders

and referral sources indicated complete satisfaction with the services provided

by Alternatives.

“It’s very nice to see that the accreditation process confirms the sentiments held by the DDS with regard to Alternatives’ performance.

Congratulations!”

- Mary Ellen Dean Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Program Monitor Chair of Alternatives’ Board of Directors, Robert E. Paulsen, Jr., was delighted with the accreditation survey results, particularly as it related to the high level of dedication to the individuals served exhibited by Alternatives’ staff. “I’m proud to be associated with such a well-respected organization.”

Pictured (L-R): LuAnn Garner, Director of Quality Improvement, Glenn Wanich, Director of the Adult Learning Center and William Kwapo, Director of Worcester Connections, with Alternatives’ CARF Award.

Cynde Balazs joins Salon Bei Capello Cosmetologist Cynde Balazs of Sutton has joined Salon Bei Capello, 22 West Street, Millbury, in the new “Felter’s Mill.

The salon is owned by Dawn Lavallee of Sutton.

Previously, Cynde was employed at Salon 241 in Oxford for 15 years and then at Studio 79 in Grafton. The personable cosmetologist has been given special titles by some of her appreciative clients like Pat Robitaille of Oxford who calls her “Color Doctor” and Cindy Sullivan of Auburn who dubbed her “Professor of Beauty.”

Cynde is a 1987 graduate of Broms Academy and Rob Roy in 1989, both in Worcester, where

Cynde Balazs she was professionally trained as a cosmetologist. She is also a Mary Kay Consultant.

What is particularly striking about this particular cosmetologist is her dedication to help women and children who suffer from domestic violence and human trafficking. For 11 years she hosted a Christmas party in her home and was chief cook to help raise money for shelters. In her home, she is proud to display a tree named “Brian’s Tree” in honor of her late brother who died at 40 of cancer. The Christmas tree is a continual reminder of support for those suffering from cancer or those who have died and for those caught in the devastation of domestic violence.

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10% of her sales in the month of December to help those who suffer from domestic violence since she will not, this month, be hosting the traditional Christmas party at her home. Cynde added that those wishing to help her in her outreach to the women and children affected by domestic violence, may bring food, gift cards, or presents to her. For prospective clients wishing to have a free consultation, please call Cynde Balazs directly since appointments are made only by consultation. You can reach her at 774.276.7585. You may call the same number if you wish to talk to her about donations.

Her love of community is strong as a l7-year member of the Sutton Woman’s Club where her leadership skills include being a past 3-time President, Vice President, Membership Chairman and member of the Executive Board, hosting all Board meetings at her home. She also is a member of the Blackstone Valley Women’s Club and serves as Chairman of Domestic Violence in both the Blackstone Valley Women’s Club and the Sutton Woman’s Club.

Felter’s Mill is hosting an “Open House” Christmas party on Thursday, December 13, at 7 pm with catered food, drinks and a performance by Sam from “The Voice.” The public is invited to stop by Salon Bei Capello and the other new businesses at their new location at the renovated Felter’s Mill.

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Milford Regional Fundraiser supports Intensive Care Unit Milford Regional Medical Center’s annual Mélange fundraising event, held at EMC Corporation in Hopkinton on Saturday evening, October 27th, was a huge success. Over $600,000 was raised to support a new intensive care unit, which is part of Milford Regional’s $40 million building expansion project.

Close to 400 guests attended the evening extravaganza called Cirque Du Mélange. They enjoyed fine cuisine, a live band, the spectacle of jugglers, fire spinners, and the breathtaking performance of an aerialist. Guests had the opportunity to bid on 14 auction items that ranged from a Patriots/Celtics/ Bruins sports package to a trip to Paris.

More than 40 area businesses spon-

sored the event including EMC as lead sponsor and host.

“I cannot say enough about the incredible support the community and area businesses demonstrated at this year’s Mélange,” says Francis M. Saba, CEO of Milford Regional. “Their commitment to our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services is an inspiration to each and every one of us at Milford Regional. We could not have come this far without them. Our partnership has made Milford Regional the outstanding regional healthcare system we are today.”

Milford Regional’s $40 million building expansion project includes a new emergency department, intensive care unit and additional patient rooms.

Physicians make U.S. News & World Reports’ Top Doctors List Thirteen physicians on Milford Regional Medical Center’s medical staff made U.S. News and World Reports’ Top Doctor’s list. This list spans a multitude of specialties and these doctors are recognized for their high performance within their specialty.

The specialists and primary care physicians who were recognized include Drs. Michael Brunelli (hand surgery), Anthony DeMarco (pulmonology), Stuart Dunbar (pain management), Karen Jeng (ob/gyn), Kathryn Lee (family medicine), Ciaran McNamee (thoracic surgery), Richard Mulroy, Jr. (orthopedic surgery), Colleen Murphy (internal medicine), Carl Schanbacher (dermatology), Fredrick Curley (pulmonology), Scott Brownstein (cardiology), Thomas Horn (psychiatry) and William Shine (cardiology).

U.S. News Top Doctors was developed in collaboration with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.; publisher of America’s Top Doctors® and was built upon data from Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors™. U.S. News and World Report worked with Castle Connolly, a New York City-based company that has worked for nearly two decades to identify the nation’s top doctors. Castle Connolly bases its Top Doctors selections on nominations submitted by other doctors and then the list is reviewed by its physician-led research team. They evaluate each nominee’s education, training, achievements, appointments among other factors.

“These physicians are to be commended for being recognized for their outstanding credentials and achievements,” states Edward J. Kelly, president of Milford Regional Medical Center. “We are very fortunate to have each one of them on our medical staff.”

For more information on these physicians and all of the physicians on Milford Regional’s medical staff, visit our Web site at milfordregional.org and click on Find a Doctor.

Pictured left to right: Francis M. Saba, CEO, Milford Regional; Dan Fitzgerald, VP, EMC Global Real Estate & Facilities; Paul F. Fitzgerald, Senior Director, EMC North American Facilities; and John Burns, Chair, Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation.

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MR recognized for support of breast cancer patients The Breast Center at Milford Regional was recognized by the American Cancer Society (ACS) for their extraordinary efforts supporting breast cancer patients, while also supporting the Society’s mission to save lives and help people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back. The special presentation took place at the ACS 20th anniversary Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Boston on October 14 at the DCR Hatch Shell.

The ACS lauded Milford’s commitment to breast cancer patients, families dealing with a loved one diagnosed with breast cancer, and raising breast cancer awareness in their communities.

Dr. Renée Quarterman, medical director of The Breast Center at Milford Regional, accepted the honor which was presented by Don Gudaitis, executive vice president for the ACS and Peg Camp, chief operating officer of the ACS New England Division. The

Breast Center at Milford Regional was one of eight Massachusetts breast health facilities recognized and celebrated by the ACS at Making Strides in Boston for their dedication and commitment to serving breast cancer patients and caregivers.

For more information on The Breast Center at Milford Regional, go to the Medical Center’s Web site at milfordregional.org; health services; women’s health services, or call 508-482-5439.

At Right: Dr. Renée Quarterman, medical director of The Breast Center at Milford Regional accepts special recognition from Don Gudaitis, executive vice president for the American Cancer Society.

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Protecting your child from Identity Theft As a parent, nothing is more important than keeping your child safe. In addition to teaching them about stranger danger, how to cross the street safely and wearing a bike helmet, you also need to teach them to protect their personal information. Most parents and guardians wouldn’t expect their minor children to have credit reports, and as a result, are not likely to check it. A thief who uses a childs’information may use it for years before the crime is discovered.

Here are some steps I learned from the FTC brochure titled Safeguarding Your Child’s Future: Keep documents that show a child’s personal information safely locked up.

Share your child’s social security number only when you know and trust the other party. Ask why it is needed, what it will be used for, and how the information will be secured.

Before sharing information online, make sure that you have a secure connection. There will usually be a lock icon in the address bar and a URL that begins with “https.”

Only use computers with updated antivirus and firewall protection.

Limit the chances that your child’s information will be stolen or misused at school. Find out who has access to your child’s personal information and read the notices that schools are required to send explaining your rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). That law protects the privacy of student education records, and gives you the right to opt out of the release of information to third parties.

Safely dispose of personal information by shredding paper documents and removing personal information from computers, cell phones and other electronic devices before disposing of them.

Teach your kids about privacy issues, online security and sharing information online.

The FTC also recommends that you may want to check whether your child has a credit report close to the child’s 16th birthday, which is probably before the child will apply for a tuition or car loan, apartment or job. If you find a report with errors, you will have time to work on correcting them before your child needs credit.

Contact each of the three credit reporting agencies and ask them to search to see if your child has a credit report. They will check for records related to your child’s name and Social Security number, and also for files related only to the Social Security number. You will be required to provide proof that you are the child’s parent or legal guardian.

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Sport Shorts Berube completes JDRF Ride in Death Valley Sutton Lions gift defibrilator in memory of Michael Ellsessar

Uxbridge Resident Steven Berube who is a USA Cycling Coach for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Ride to Cure Program led a team of 7 New England riders for 103 miles in Death Valley CA on October 20th. The JDRF Death Valley New England Team raised over $81,600 to fund research to cure Type 1 Diabetes!

In July, 25 team members raised over $112,700 for the JDRF Burlington Ride to Cure! The Ride to Cure schedule for 2013 is already posted on ride.jdrf.org and JDRF Cycling Coaches are availabe across the country to help cyclists of all levels to meet their cycling and fundraising goals to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

Contact Coach Berube locally at CycleForDiabetes @verizon.net if you would like to participate in next year's JDRF Ride to Cure Program.

The Sutton Lions Club recently delivered the gift of an Automated External Defibrillator to Sutton High School for their new Medical Emergency Response Plan in memory of Mike Ellsessar, who died of sudden cardiac

Left to rigt: Athletic Director, Jeff Purcells; Sutton School Supt., Ted Friend; Sutton HS Principal Lucille Dileo; Sutton Lions Club President, Dave Hall; and John Ellsessar.

Uxbridge Softball Assn.

Registration The Uxbridge Softball Association formally known as the Uxbridge Lassie League will be having two walk-in registrations for Town Softball on Saturday January 12th and February 9th from 9-12. This is in conjunction with the Uxbridge Baseball Association’s registration as well. The registration will be at the Italian American Club on Mendon Street. Registration is open to all Uxbridge girls ages 5-14. The cost to play is $75 for one player and $125 for two or more players.

For more information regarding the individual divisions please visit their website at www.uxbridgesoftball.com.

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Uxbridge Resident Steven Berube; a USA Cycling Coach for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

On November 14th, Isabella Picard signed a full scholarship to attend St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to play Softball. St. Joseph’s University is a NCAA Division I program in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Presentations were made by the Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick, the Principal Anthony E. Steele II and Athletic Director Michele Denise. Her family, teachers, coaches and teammates were in attendance for this event.

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Wendy’s H.S. Heisman recognizes State Finalists Student-athletes go for National Honors WHAT: As the competition narrows for the 2012 Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Award program, 20 of Massachusetts’s top scholar-athletes were announced today as State Finalists for the prestigious award. These finalists are now in the running to become State Winners, the next phase of the program as applicants advance to become National Winners.

Of the 45,000 seniors who applied nationwide, 388 applicants came from Massachusetts and have been narrowed down to the state’s 20 finalists. These finalists embody the Heisman spirit of hard work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community/school leadership.

WHO: Massachusetts’s Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalists from this area are: Molly Stark, Whitinsville Christian High School, Whitinsville, Daniel Avery, Blackstone Valley

Regional Vocational Technical High School, Milford and Ryan Stacy, Sutton Memorial Jr. Sr. High, Sutton WHY: Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the highest award in college football, the Wendy’s High School Heisman, now in its 19th year, is one of the most esteemed awards at the high school level.

On November 5th, one male and one female finalist from each state were named State Winners. Of those State Winners, 12 will be chosen as National Finalists and will go on to compete for the National Winner title in New York City on December 7. National Finalists will be featured during a televised ceremony on ESPN® networks and will receive gold medals and $2,000 awards for their high schools. One male and one female National Winner will receive a crystal Wendy’s High School Heisman trophy, a $500 gift certificate to Wendy’s, and Wendy’s will donate $10,000 to each winner’s respective high school. Additionally, the winners will be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast on ESPN,

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About the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program: Created in 1994 by Wendy’s and the Heisman Memorial Trust, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award recognizes outstanding high school seniors nationwide who excel in athletics, academics and community leadership. Students can nominate themselves for the award online, in addition to being recommended by principals, teachers, guidance counselors and coaches. The most excep-

tional students are then selected to advance during extensive judging processes conducted at both state and national levels.

About The Wendy’s Company: The Wendy's Company is the world's third largest quick-service hamburger company. The Wendy’s system includes more than 6,500 franchise and company restaurants in the U.S. and 27 countries and U.S. territories worldwide.

For information visit www.wendys. com, orwww.aboutwendys.com

Kasper achieves Eagle Scout

Senator Richard Moore (left) and Representative Kevin Kuros (right), both participated in and spoke on the significance in this milestone accomplishment.

Logan Kasper, a lifelong resident of Millville and a Scout since first grade with Pack 25 in Uxbridge and Troop 21 in Millville, recently was honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting. The Court of Honor Ceremony was held at St. Augustine’s Church in Millville October 21st. As one of the final

steps in achieving this rank, Logan organized a food and toiletry drive collecting over 3000 pounds of donated items to be distributed through Veterans Inc. Their mission is to provide services to transitional veterans out of homelessness. Both Sen. Moore and Rep Kuros take great pleasure in attending these ceremonies.

How important is strength training?

The routines of today can be complex and numerous, and that can turn people off from strength training. It can seem like a lot to learn, and it is from my stand point. There's a lot to balance out, and to blend in. However, technology has moved on in this endeavor just as it has for everything else in society. So it is now much easier to get engaged and to reap the many benefits from it. Compared to when I started back in the caveman days, we had no sophistication, no supplements, no sports physiologists, very crude outdated machines. We had no back up data on anything we tried or believed in and finding a gym was near impossible. I remember driving in to Boston to work out at the Huntington Ave YMCA. Things have changed in a very positive manner to accommodate most everyone, and their individual desires.

If you cannot work out today, it is because you don't really want to, period. As far as not knowing what and how to do it, there are trainers waiting to assist you. There's help and guidance for all your needs. Workouts can be condensed to 30 minutes or even less. Technology today short cuts you to success. There are just not a whole lot of reasons to not get involved in it.

The many benefits far, far outweigh your efforts to begin and partake in it, I won’t mention all of them here, there are too many to list.

Good health, vitality and a humming immune system does not come natural.

You must invest in your health, it is not going to come automatic, so don't wait for it to happen. The benefits are huge, the losses are great if you choose to do nothing. Now, you need not go past the basics if you choose not to. You still can benefit using basic exercises.

Going beyond basic can boost your improvements significantly, but you don't have to go there if you do not choose to. It is imperative however, that you at least get started in it's basic form and structure, after you do, then you can decide to move on, or to stay status quo. However from my experience once people get hooked on the high it gives you they always want more of it.

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Riverway Volunteers Cleanup the Blackstone Valley Eighty-eight volunteers rolled up their sleeves during the beautiful warm weather Sunday, October 21st to participate in the Blackstone River Watershed Associations’s (BRWA) 6th Annual Blackstone Valley Riverways Cleanup.

BRWA Team Leaders worked with volunteers at six sites within the Blackstone River Watershed including the Mumford River in Uxbridge, the Blackstone River and Canal at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge, Plummer’s Landing in Northbridge, the Blackstone River by Goretti’s Supermarket in Millbury, by the Fisherville dam in Grafton, and the Quinsigamond River in Grafton.

At Right: Boaters and scuba divers cleaning construction debris out of the Blackstone River at Plummer’s Landing in Northbridge.

Cub Scout Pack 106 of Grafton cleaned up the Quinsigamond River by the Lake Ripple spillway.

PHOTO By MIKE SPERRy

The volunteers worked both on land and on water and included a group of scuba divers at Plummer’s Landing.

The combined trash removed from the watershed by these volunteers included 46 large garbage bags of general litter, eight tires, a truck load of construction wood, a bathroom sink, furniture, tools, rusted metal, and a car battery.

At Right: 6th Grade Students at Assumption School in Millbury cleaning up along the Blackstone River

by Fisherville dam in Grafton.

PHOtO BY JOaNNE HOLaHaN

Following the cleanup, volunteers gathered at River Bend Visitor Center for warm cider and refreshments generously donated by Stop & Shop in Grafton, Shaws in Northbridge, and Hannaford in Uxbridge.

The Blackstone River Watershed Association’s (BRWA) mission is to engage, educate, and advocate to improve water quality in the Blackstone River watershed. For more information on the organization and future cleanups, call the BRWA office at 508278-5200 or visit .

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Lunch – Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, garden salad and peaches and cream.

3:00 pm-4:00 pm – Computer classes, call 508278-8622 for more information.

rots and sugar free Jell-O. 2:00-3:00 pm – Page Turner with Jane Granatino, Library Director. If you like to talk about books, good and bad, join us. Share some of your favorite reads, talk about what makes a classic and discover new authors this book discussion is for You! New members are always welcome, just stop by!

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12th / Wednesday

3:00 pm-4:00 pm – Computer classes, call 508278-8622 for more information.

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10th / Monday

3:30 pm – Pick up begins for a 5:00 pm dinner at Willow Brook in Mendon. After dinner the bus will take you for a ride to see the Christmas lights. Call the Senior Center to reserve your seat, first come, first served. You will need money for your meal.

7th / Friday

8:30 am – Pick-up begins for grocery shopping at Hannaford’s.

Lunch – Pot roast, boiled potatoes, steamed car-

Lunch – Baked fish, roasted potatoes, steamed carrots, brownies and ice cream.

Lunch – Chicken Romano, penne pasta with sauce, garden salad and fresh fruit.

13th / Thursday Lunch – Salisbury steak, with gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and apple cake.

11:30 am – Care Compass Lunch and Learn 12:30 pm - Pick-up begins for Wal-Mart shopping.

14th / Friday Lunch – Baked fish, baked potatoes, green beans and sugar free pudding.

3:00 pm-4:00 pm – Computer classes, call 508278-8622 for more information.

17th / Monday Lunch – Baked ziti and sauce, garden salad and ice cream.

3:00pm-4:00pm – Computer classes, call 508278-8622 for more information.

18th / Tuesday 8:30 am – Pick-up begins for grocery shopping at Hannaford’s.

Lunch – Hot dogs on a roll, baked beans, coleslaw and sugar free pudding.

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Lunch – Ham and all the trimmings! Will Santa Claus be there? Come and join the fun. Call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to reserve your seat, space is limited.

11:30 – VNA blood pressure clinic.

21st / Friday Lunch – Baked fish, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables and sugar free Jell-O. 3:00pm-4:00pm – Computer classes, call 508278-8622 for more information.

24th / Monday SENIOR CENTER CLOSED – NO LUNCH SERVED

25th / Tuesday MERRy CHRISTMAS SENIOR CENTER CLOSED NO LUNCH SERVED 26th / Wednesday Lunch – Chicken vegetable soup, finger sandwiches, garden salad and sugar free pudding.

27th / Thursday Lunch – Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and fresh fruit.

12:30 pm - Pick-up begins for Wal-Mart shopping.

28th / Friday Lunch and Learn –New Year’s at Noon – Sheriff Evangelidis will be here to talk about senior safety for the New Year and discuss Senior Safety Programs.

Lunch - Baked fish, couscous, broccoli and cookies and ice cream.

3:00 pm-4:00 pm – Computer classes, call 508278-8622 for more information.

31st / Monday Lunch – Vegetable quiche, garden salad and sugar free pudding.

3:00 pm-4:00 pm – Computer classes, call 508278-8622 for more information.

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