The New Uxbridge Times - December 2017

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Spreading Christmas joy for over 20 years

the majority of the fundraising is done Saturday, December 2nd will mark right down town at the Mendon Street the 20th Anniversary of Uxbridge First Kitchen. Owned and operated by Holiday Night. The local nonprofit, Galllerani, the Mendon Street Kitchen which is comprised of a few dedicated supports Uxbridge First Holiday Night volunteers, helps the town of Uxbridge by not only serving as headquarters for kick off the holiday season each year the organization, but also donating all with parade, fireworks, and the annual proceeds to the cause. "We give money back to the community beyond First lighting of the town common.

"Why do we do it? Because we're part Night," explained Gallerani. In addiof this community and it needs to get tion to supporting First Night, the comdone." those are the sentiments of mittee also provided the solar lights Holly Gallerani, chairwoman of the now present at Capron Falls Park.

Dedication and love of community Uxbridge First Holiday Night board of directors. Gallerani has been involved appear to run in the family as Galwith organization since it's inception lerani's daughter, Amanda, has been in1997. "From 1912 to 1997 the town involved with UFHN since she was Fire Department held a holiday parade nine years old. "I love it. Being inevery year. We decided we wanted to volved with UFHN has shown me that grow it and Ux-bridge First Hol-iday the hard work of just a few people can Night was born," Gallerani added. make a difference. It's a positive and truly special experiToday the festivities ence in what can be include communitysuch a negative wide involvement world," she said. from businesses, The 20th year of churches and Uxbridge First Holischools with towns day Night promises spanning from to be special in it's Northbridge to Bosown right. The eventon and parts of ings festivities kick Rhode Island also off at 4:00 p.m. and participating. Festthe Santa parade ivities for the evencommences at 4:30 ing include the p.m. near Kapi's Pub annual Santa in North Uxbridge Parade, Mrs. Claus' silent auction and Holly & Amanda Gallerani; with Chuck and Jay Lynch serving as raffle, live music UFHN Committee Members. this year's Marand give-aways shalls. Over three from local businesses.

"Countless hours of fundraising and thousand lights will brighten up the planning," stated Gallerani when ask common which is expected to be filled how a few volunteers plan such an with over 5,000 people.

For more information on Uxbridge event each year. As far as fundraising First Holiday Night, including how to goes, Gallerani and other UFHN committee members get little rest those get involved with the Santa Parade, efforts begin every February with a please visit the Mendon Street Kitchen Pancake Breakfast. The organization located at 9 Mendon Street, or contact also generats funds from catering and the UFHN Committee through the food sales during Boston Marathon, but organization's Facebook page.

By Rich Lombardo

Blackstone Valley Tech Beavers are heading to the Super Bowl on December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

BVT Beavers head to Super Bowl Valley Tech gets defensive in 21-18 triumph over Wahconah

By KEN HAMWEY Contributing Writer Offense is exciting and entertaining but most football coaches agree that it’s defense that wins championships.

Count Blackstone Valley Tech coach Jim Archibald among the defensive advocates, especially after his squad turned in three key stops against Wahconah that guaranteed the Beavers a date in the Division 7 Super Bowl where they’ll face Mashpee at Gillette Stadium.

Leading 21-3 in the third quarter of their playoff final against the Warriors at Holy Cross, BVT’s defense, which had yielded only 65 points in 10 games, faced two Herculean tasks when the Warriors gambled twice on fourth down - once when Wahconah had the ball on its 44-yard line and once on its own 20. Twice, the Beavers thwarted those gambles and both times BVT scored touchdowns, taking a commanding 21-3 lead.

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“At the start of the season we were searching for an identity and our defense has been lights out all year,’’ Archibald said. “We were confident our kids could stop Wahconah because they’ve given us reason to believe they could. We’re giving up an average of just over seven points a game and there seemed to be some desperation on Wahconah’s part because they didn’t want to give up possession.’’

The third stop, coming with only 10 seconds left in the contest and the Beavers leading 21-18 after the Warriors had rallied for 15 points in the final stanza, clinched the outcome and punched BVT’s ticket to Gillette Stadium. Quarterback Tim Clayton’s pass to Dane Campbell was intercepted by senior cornerback Brandon Lira and the Beavers kept their record unblemished at 11-0.

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weren’t that familiar with them. The final seconds seemed so long.’’

BVT’s defense also controlled the first half, primarily because it held Wahconah’s powerful running attack in check. The Warriors had compiled 393 yards rushing in their two Western Mass. playoff tilts. The Beavers, however, held them to 35 yards in the half.

“The first half was hard to overcome,’’ said Wahconah coach Gary Campbell Jr. “And, those two fourth down situations, not being able to convert fourth-and-twos, played a big part in us not doing well.’’

BVT’s offense, nevertheless, held up its end of the bargain. Sophomore running back J.D. Antaya scored on a 21yard pass from quarterback Reece Hendriks in the first quarter and he registered his second TD in the third period on a 13-yard run. Senior Conner Polymeros tallied the Beavers final TD, hauling in a 6-yard pass from Hendriks. continued on page 34

Uxbridge First Holiday Night Events Listed Uxbridge First Holiday Night Santa Parade Committee will celebrate their 20th Anniversary this year with Parade Marshalls Chuck and Jay Lynch (pictured on left).

Complete list of events on page 22

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Letters to the Editor____________________

Revolutionary Soldier not listed on War Memorial

Angels do exist

Dear Editor,

Last month over 20 volunteers donated their time and materials to help a friend, Edward Greene from Uxbridge, who has terminal cancer. This group assisted in painting the outside of the home and picket fence, they stained the back deck, and also did some landscaping for this family. It was amazing and brought tears to our eyes to have so many generous people take time out of there busy day to help this family. A big “thank you” goes out to Mike Parody from Ultiplay Parks and Playgrounds

for organizing this event. It was the spirit of the Uxbridge soccer community, Ultiplay workers, family members, and friends to help one of their own in a time of need. It bestows our faith that there is still good in this world and that angels really do exist.

It is with a heavy heart that I must say that Ed lost his battle with cancer; however he can rest in peace knowing that his home & family has been cared for by this wonderful group of people.

Dear Editor,

- Diane Murphy Sister of Edward Greene

AN ACT OF KINDNESS - Above (L to R) Jose, Mr. FitzGerald, Pedro, Mr. Lamanuzzi, Joe FitzGerald, Seth B., Edward Greene, Chris Martin, Flav, Tony Petrillo, Nick Petrillo, and Johnny Lamanuzzi. At left; painting a fence is Ben Parody.

John Carter, originally from Guinea, Africa, was a Revolutionary War soldier who died in Uxbridge. Despite this fact, he is not listed on the war memorial at the Prospect Hill Cemetery. He was enslaved by a John Carter in Lancaster, MA, and enlisted in the Continental Army under Col Henry Jackson of the Massachusetts Line.

After his service, he went to sea. He ended up ill in Providence. Not wanting to pay for his care, the town council interviewed him to determine the location of his legal settlement, and sent him on his way to Lancaster. He took a turn for the worse in Uxbridge in route, and died. To recognize his service, I placed a temporary sign at the foot of the war memorial.

Sincerely, Susan Elliott

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Douglas receives national AAA Traffic Safety Award

(left) presented Douglas’s award to Officer Michael Bren.

AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club with 62 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New York, providing more than 5.2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services.

AAA Northeast recently honored Massachusetts communities for their traffic safety education and enforcement programs during a luncheon held at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.

Douglas received a National Gold award for the quality of their traffic safety education and enforcement programs. AAA Northeast Senior Manager of Traffic Safety Advocacy John Paul

Come have breakfast with Santa at the Uxbridge High School Cafeteria located at 300 Quaker Highway.

Breakfast will be served from 8;00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16th. Cost:Adults: $10.00. Children (6-12) and Senior Citizens: $5.00.

Children 5 and under: Free. Tickets sold ahead of time at: UHS Main Office or Guidance Office. Snow date Sunday, December 17th.

Don’t forget to bring your camera for a Picture with Santa!

BHC Festive Holiday Celebration The Blackstone Herritage Corridor invites the public to a fun and festive holiday celebration with their partner organizations. The Partner Palooza Holiday Hooplah event will be held at The Pines in North Smithfield, RI on Wednesday, December 6th with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by

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• Millville @ Millville Senior Center on 12/12 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Bellingham @ Bellingham Senior Center on 12/12 from 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

The office hours will provide an opportunity for constituents to meet the Representative and voice any opinions and concerns regarding their town. Any constituent who wishes to speak to Representative Kuros, but are un-able to attend the office hours, are encouraged to contact him at (617) 722-2460 or email Amanda.Copeland @mahouse.gov

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Christmas in New England Concert season begins The 2017 "Christmas in New England" concert tour will kick off its 14th season this December. This one of a kind Christmas show features a seasonal blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas Music performed with acoustic instruments and vocals.

The music got its start back in 2000 when Bob Dick's released his solo Christmas CD "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" which in turn, got New Hampshire songwriter Rick Lang interested in writing original Christmas songs.

Within a couple years Rick released his "The Season of My Heart" album. The first Christmas concerts to promote Bob & Rick’s holiday recordings were held in Northbridge, MA and Stratham, NH in 2003. The concert series eventually expanded to the hometowns of the various performers of the show as well as a couple of new venues.

Christmas in New England showcases songs from these two CDs as well as Rick Lang’s latest Christmas CD, “That’s What I Love about Christmas” for which the title cut was honored with an award for 2015 Holiday Song of The Year by the International Music & Entertainment Association. Other songs in the show include Christmas standards, songs from bluegrass, western, country and folk genres and new original songs from Rick Lang.

The concerts feature Amy Gallatin, Karen Lincoln Wilber, Dave Dick, Roger Williams, Ken Taylor, Krissy Dick, Rick Lang, and Bob Dick. These musicians have put together Christmas music set in an acoustic style that is truly a unique experience. “Christmas

In New England” is fast becoming an annual tradition across New England.

This upbeat, lively concert will provide a welcome relief from the holiday rush, providing simple moments to treasure and a chance to slow down and savor the season. Take a moment to relax and enjoy a truly unique and uplifting holiday event.

The concert will take place Saturday, December 2nd, at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, in Northbridge. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission at the door is $15 or $10 for seniors 65 and over. $5 for students and under 5 are free. The annual Cookie Walk will take place downstairs during intermission and there will be chili, soups and assorted drinks and desserts available before the show and during intermission. FMI call Bob at 617-429-0347 or email aplandbob@aol. com.

ESL Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to help adult learners improve their English as part of the English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learners (ELL) programs.

The program offers one-on-one tutoring on a weekly basis at no charge. As a tutor, you will help with conversation, comprehension, writing, and practical skills for everyday living.

Anyone interested in becoming a tutor can call Carolyn Mitchell at (508-2343544). Volunteers will have access to ESL materials at the Whitinsville Social Library.

Salvation Army News

SEEKING BELL RINGERS Ringing bells for Salvation Army can be a challenge in the cold winter days, but it is a worthwhile endeavor for you and your family members of all ages. It will also benefit others who will need fuel, medical or rent assistance this winter. Can you give just two hours of your time? Do you need Community Service Hours for school? Walmart, Shaw’s & now Market 32 are joining in this worthwhile cause and allowing them to set up the Red Kettle for this Fund Drive now until Christmas. This is a great way to raise money for the Salvation Army Unit here in the

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Blackstone Valley which will help meet needs of our local families. If you would like to join this endeavor, call 508-342-7122, leave your name and telephone number and Sharon will give you a call back.

NEED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE? The Salvation Army is here to help serve emergency needs in the Blackstone Valley area. Services include assistance with food, clothing, utility payments and heating needs. To find out how they can help with your emergency needs, call 508-342-7122.

Leave your name and telephone number and your call will be returned.

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UniBank branches kick off Holiday Giving Campaign UniBank kicked off its annual Holiday Giving campaign on November 24th to make the season brighter for individuals and families throughout the community. The campaign is part of the bank’s dedication to improving life for the communities it serves.

Each UniBank branch has chosen an

organization that fills a need in their community and employees support the program by making and purchasing items, and accepting donations from customers and the general public.

Many local residents face difficult times around the holiday season and UniBank is pleased to work with local charitable organizations in support of

this effort to help its neighbors. Branch collections are as follows: • Blackstone: Displaying a Giving Tree requesting items to be distributed by the Blackstone Fire Department for individuals and families in Blackstone.

• Douglas: Collecting non-perishable food items for the Douglas Food Pantry located at St. Denis Church.

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• Hopkinton: Displaying a Giving Tree with “heart tags” requesting items that will be distributed to families in need

by Project Just Because.

• Milford: Collecting canned goods, non-perishable food items, and toiletries to be distributed by the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Milford.

• North Grafton: Displaying a Giving Tree with tags requesting items needed by senior citizens that will be distributed by the Grafton Senior Center.

• Shrewsbury: Displaying a Giving Tree with tags requesting items for children in need to be distributed by St. Anne’s Human Services.

• Sutton North and Sutton South: Display Giving Trees requesting items for senior citizens to be distributed by the Sutton Senior Center and collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Teens in collaboration with the Blackstone Valley Marine Corps.

• Upton: Displaying a wish tree requesting items needed by senior citi-

Holiday With Heart

Last month, Jennifer Callahan of Sutton started at 5:00 a.m. to deliver fresh produce to food pantries in many towns. This was her 24th year of making sure those in need had veggies and fruit for Thanksgiving. Callahan does hard work throughout the year having fundraisers to buy fresh produce from local farmers.

The Northbridge Association of Churches was very grateful to add the fresh produce to the food baskets in the Northbridge churches that were distri-

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zens to be handed out by the Upton Senior Center.

• Uxbridge: The Giving Tree has tags requesting specific items for children in Uxbridge to be distributed by the People First Food Pantry.

• Whitinsville Main: Partnering with The Virtual Giving Tree to display tags requesting items needed by local senior citizens.

• Whitinsville Plaza: Displaying a Giving Tree requesting items to be distributed by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to benefit local children.

• Worcester: The Giving Tree has tags requesting specific items needed by women and children to be distributed by the YWCA. Donated items may be dropped off during regular banking hours through mid-December. Check with your local branch for specific details and deadlines. Visit www.unibank.com for a listing of branch locations and hours.

Helpers formed two lines to get donations off of a truck. buted on November 19th to those in need. They appreciate Callahan's Holiday With Heart. The Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church, 305 Goldthwaite Rd., Whitinsville.

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Letters to the Editor____________________

Helping smokers quit for good this season Dear Editor,

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This holiday season, I’d like to remind readers to thank a co-worker, friend or family member who has quit smoking. Many smokers say quitting is the hardest thing they have ever done and any amount of recognition can help someone stay an ex-smoker.

Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death and disease in Massachusetts. Nicotine is a very addictive drug and it takes most smokers several tries to quit for good. So reach out to smokers or ex-smokers.

Let them know you are proud of how hard they're working to better their well being. Thank them for improving their health and the health of the people around them.

If you're a smoker, even though the holidays can be a tough time to quit, they are a great time to get support from your loved ones to help you try to quit. If you have tried in the past, keep trying. Take advantage of the many resources available in Massachusetts to help you reach your goal.

Smokers can call the MA Smokers Helpline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800784-8669) to talk with a free quit coach or enroll online through KeepTrying MA.org The Helpline is open 24 hours

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each day, seven days a week (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas). Smokers can receive a four-week supply of free nicotine replacement help from the patch, gum or lozenge. Online supports include quit planning tools, peer support and motivational text messages.

Smokers who get support and use stop-smoking medicines are nearly three times as likely to quit for good as those who try to quit on their own.

Quitting is hard: give thanks to a smoker in your life for quitting or for trying to quit. Every email, text message, phone call, or encouraging word makes a difference.

Sincerely, Tina Grosowsky Project Coordinator, Central MA Tobacco Free Community Partnership

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A GROUP EFFORT - Local craftsmen came together to create the pineapple for the Senior Center Sign. Pictured (L to R) Rumsey Smithson and woodcarver Michael Basiner.

New pineapple for center

Dear Editor,

As you may have heard, the original pineapple was stolen from the senior center months ago. The pineapple has never been found. There was a group effort that made it possible for us to get another pineapple. The sign itself, had to be repaired after it had been vandelized and a new pineapple had to be made. Now we have a new pineapple!

This was accomplished, thanks to a group effort between Uxbridge High

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Thank you all for your part in getting us a new pineapple for the Uxbridge Senior Center. The pineapple is a sign of welcome, friendship, and hospitality.

Thank you, Gail Boutiette Outreach Coordinator Uxbridge Senior Center

Hello, my name is Samuel Waugh, member of Troop 25 in Uxbridge and I am currently working on the Communication Merit Badge, and I have to write a letter to an editor of a newspaper. So, here I am, and I want to let everyone in Uxbridge know how awesome Boy Scouts is and a couple of reasons why. One, we go on campouts some times, and whether it’s a normal campout to a normal campground, or a full-on hike up a mountain, they’re always super fun. Second, it’s fun to go to troop meetings and work with your friends on new things that you learn how to do over time. Third, you can make friends at troop meetings or campouts, and you learn teamwork so you can accomplish things together faster.

And, if you really are determined to, you can even go for Eagle Scout: the highest rank in Boy Scouting. If you earn Eagle Scout, you end up not only learning a lot about knots, camping, first aid, you name it, but you also help all sorts of programs and charities, too.

So that pretty much wraps it all up, and if you do read this letter: thank you.

Check out the link below if you are interested in learning more about Troop 25 visit: www.facebook.com/Troop25 Uxbridge Sincerely, Samuel Waugh

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BVCC to present Handel’s Messiah The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus will welcome members from Ithaca College’s reputable vocal performance faculty for a collaborative presentation of Handel’s MESSIAH. Deborah Montgomery, Jennifer Kay, David Parks and Brad Hougham will perform selected solos from Handel’s MESSIAH while the BVCC will perform chorales including the Hallelujah Chorus. The singers will be accompa-

nied by a full orchestra including members of The Blackstone Valley String Quartet and student string players from Whitinsville Christian School.

The evening promises to provide the community with a wonderful opportunity to hear professional artists, appreciate the musicianship available in the Blackstone Valley and experience a memorable night of music to welcome the holiday season.

Missing You Theresa Mussulli

Thinking of you especially at this time of year and remembering all the wonderful joy you brought to our family.

Forever in our hearts.

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The concert will take place on Friday, December 1st, at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Chapel, a Church of the Nazarene at 14 Hunter Road in Uxbridge. Admission is free, though donations are accepted and appreciated.The BVCC is also hosting a workshop taught by the visiting faculty for high school seniors and juniors seriously considering studying voice in college on Saturday, December 2nd.

For further information about the workshop, contact the chorus at info@bvcchorus.org.

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 and Uxbridge First Night, and at 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. FMI visit www.bvcchorus.org.

Blackstone Valley Art Assn.

Holiday Happenings The BVAA welcomes you to come to their many Holiday Venues. They will be at their Grafton Common Gallery for the first two weeks of December.

On December 1st, Carol Arnold will be doing an oil painting demo from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Her last demonstration packed the house, get there early for a good seat. The gallery is open 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri.: 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. on Sat. and 11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. on Sun. Sunday December 3rd "Grafton Celebrates the Holidays.”Look for the balloons around town and partake in the many "Frosty Stop" activities.

Come out to see the fun little shops on the common and have lunch at Hunter's Tavern.

The annual Fall Show which is juried for cash prizes, will be at Atria Draper Place, 25 Hopedale St. Hopedale. The show is open for viewing from now to December 4th. Hopedale will be celebrating with a Holiday Stroll on December 2nd, with a tree lighting and

carols. Come in and warm up and see the fruits of their passion. Paintings are available for purchase.

The Claflin Holiday Concert on December 9th. This is always a local treat. They have small works at the expanded Milford Access TV station at 138 S. Main Street, Milford.

Also at the sister gallery The Alternatives Community Gallery is hosting the 17th Tapestrty Show. It symbolizes the weaving together of the community. Artwork from all community members is able to be hung, regardless of age or ability, which makes this show so appealing.

December 2nd there will be the First Night Celebration in downtown Uxbridge. Come in and warm up. The annual Photography show "Anything Goes" will be held in January. Submission deadline will be January 15th.

Details of the show are on the web www.bvaa.org. This show is open to the public for participation and is juried for cash prizes.

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Caroling by Candle Light Church hosts Hollyberry Uxbridge Fair & Chowder Luncheon First Night Come for a night of friendship and caroling at the East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House, located at 197 Elm Street, in Blackstone.

On Friday, December 8th, at 7:00 p.m., the candles will be lit, boughs hung, and the wood in the stove burning as the East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House and Cemetery Association hosts a traditional 'Caroling by Candle Light' service, themed "Jesus Has Many Names." It will be an oldfashioned Christmas carol sing-along with special scripture readings and

musical selections. The program will be under the direction of John Staples, and co-chaired by Jonathan Steele and Beverley Kelly Ryan.

Bring your voices and join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening in this historic building that is over 200 years old and is on the National Regi-ster of Historic Places.

For further information regarding the evening, please contact Board Member, Harriet Chase Sharp by email at harriet @blackstonequakermeetinghouse.org.

Sutton Historical Society Events The Sutton Historical Society will welcome visitors to the M.M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, Singletary Avenue, Sutton, and the Eight Lots Schoolhouse, Eight Lots and West Sutton Roads, on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. as part of the town-wide Annual Chain of Lights Event. Trolley's will not stop at either location. The M. M. Sherman Blacksmith shop is a short walk from the Trolley Stop at the First Congregational Church in Sutton Center. Take a step back in time at these two locations as you view the interior of one of the oldest schoolhouses in the country and watch the town blacksmith working at his forge.

On Monday, December 4th, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., the Sutton Historical Society will hold its Annual Christmas Potluck. Bring your favorite dish or dessert and an historical item for "Show and Tell". The event will be

held in the vestry (lower level) of the First Congregational Church in Sutton Center. Questions can be addressed to www.Sutton1704@gmail.com.

The traditional Hollyberry Fair and Chowder Lunch, cosponsored by the Unitarian Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge and the Mendon Lions will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Mendon Unitarian Church, located at 13 Maple Street, in Mendon.

The Unitarian Church will have a Christmas Boutique (new handmade items), books (in the new bookstore), local Honey (raw and unfiltered), $1 or less table, gift wrapping and more.

Check with Marge West or the church office if you have items to donate.

Despite his busy schedule and making a list and checking it twice, a Mr.

Claus (I believe he said his name was Santa) will be visiting to listen to wish lists and make opportunities for pictures!

The Lions will have tables featuring donated holiday and bake sale items.

Those who have items to donate, please contact Diane Harper at 508 -8644460.

The traditional Chowder Lunch with clam and corn chowder as well as a vegetarian soup with salad, bread and desserts will be open from 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. They will also have “kid friendly” options.

For more information contact the church at uumendu@comcast.net.

at the Library

Parents and kids be sure to stop by the Uxbridge Library on First Night, Saturday, December 2nd from 4:00 7:30 p.m. for a quick, easy and fun kid’s bookmark craft, as well as three ensembles from the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band throughout the evening. The Friends of the Library look forward to seeing you there!

Please be aware that the library will not be open for regular business and access to the children’s library will be closed.

The evening will be dedicated to First Night only. Happy holidays everyone!

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Rotary Coats For Kids Drive

The Blackstone Valley Rotary Club (formerly the Uxbridge Rotary) announces they are running their sixth annual Coats for Kids drive. Partnering with local food pantries in Uxbridge, Northbridge and Douglas the Rotary provides brand new winter coats purchased thru Operation Warm to dozens of families in need. The cost per coat is $18 and through the support and generosity of so many of you throughout the Valley they have donated over 800 coats since 2012! How can you help?

One hundred percent of your donation will go towards providing a new warm coat to a child who may otherwise go without. No amount is too small (or too

big). Checks can be written payable to the Blackstone Valley Rotary Club PO Box 4 Whitinsville, MA 01588. Donations may also be made by credit/debit card through their Facebook page.

It is the goal of the Blackstone Valley Rotary to make a difference right here in the Valley and around the world through their affiliation with Rotary International. With your help they will lend a hand wherever they see a need.

Thank you again to everyone whose generous support in past years has made Coats for Kids a great success and a sincere thank you to those who will contribute again this year.

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Uxbridge District Court hosts Graduation Supervision and Treatment Program

Two women and two men, ages 20 to 30, who just a year ago were at a highrisk to overdose, celebrated their recovery and completion of the Uxbridge District Court Intensive Probation Supervision and Treatment Program.

The two-year-old Intensive Probation Supervision Program is one of two initiative of its kind in the Worcester County area. The other is at East Brookfield District Court. The program features four phases, each phase lasting three months. Program participants must be non-violent adult offenders with drug-related charges. The initiative includes probation supervision, regular court appearances before a judge, substance abuse treatment counseling, random drug testing, and attendance at Alcohol Anonymous and/or Narcotic Anonymous, referrals for life skills training, vocational training, parenting programs, educational advance-

ment and job placement.

“We are extremely proud of the graduates. I think each of them has their own unique success story. We at the court are thrilled at what we have built in Uxbridge and the team that we have assembled to support these participants,” said Chief Probation Officer Patrick Foley.

Among the Treatment Program’s team members are Uxbridge District Court Probation, Clerk Magistrate, the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Worcester District Attorney’s Office, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, as well as local treatment providers.

“The Uxbridge District Court Intensive Probation Supervision and Treatment Program is a collaborative effort involving numerous agencies. It is our collective goal to make a major impact and improve the quality of life in Southern Worcester County and the Blackstone Valley,” Foley stated.

Community Policing applications available During the 1990’s, community policing was being embraced by many police department’s around our country. One of the many community policing initiatives performed under the leadership of Chief John “Jack” E. Creighton was his 1999 Citizens Police Academy. Times and policing have changed in almost the 20 years since, but the Uxbridge Police Department is very much a part of this community. In 2017 under the command of Chief Jeffrey A. Lourie, the Uxbridge Police Department had brought back the Citizens Police Academy. Instructors

from the department and some fellow departments provided many weeks of instruction and insight to the department, its officers, its limitations, and its successes. They hope to improve upon last year’s class. Applications are now available on their website: uxbridgema.gov/Pages/UxbridgeMA_Police/20 18_CPA_%20Application.pdf.

They are due back by December 15th.

Seats are limited, but they hope to see you there. Please be aware that preference may be given to Uxbridge residents.

CASH for JUNK CARS, MACHINERY and EQUIPMENT MOVING

Library posts programs and workshops

The following programs will be held at the Uxbridge Free Public Library.

The library is located at 15 North Main Street in Uxbridge. 508-278-8624 www.uxbridgelibrary.org THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.

LIBRARY OPEN FOR Ux BRIDGE FIRST HOLIDAY NIGHT: Saturday, December 2nd 4:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

Stop by for a drop-in craft as well as live music provided by the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band.

ADULT PROGRAMS Photography Club: Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00 a.m.

Questions on ISO, shutter speed, aperture and etc? Join them for a photography enthusiast meeting to discuss techniques, and learn from each other. Sign up is encouraged but not required.

Yoga with Marise Nazzaro: Mondays, December 4th, 11th & 18th Please sign up for this popular Library Trustee sponsored program.

Tai Chi with Ron Allen: Tuesdays, December 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th. This is a drop-in program open to all levels. This class focuses on balance meditation and tai chi exercises.

Page Turners at the Senior Center: Tuesday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m.

They will share book reviews and a book list featuring some newer titles.

Card Making Workshop: Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m.

Please sign up for this popular Library Trustee sponsored program.

Sit and Knit: Thursdays, December 14th & 28th at

1:30 p.m. Bring your knitting or crochet project to this drop-in program.

p.m. One craft per child, please. This is a free drop in program.

Creative Writing Workshop: Monday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m.

Please sign up for this free program for creative individuals looking to better their writing.

Lego Club: Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

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

Bookies Book Group: Thursday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m.

Night Time Book Group: Thursday, December 21st at 6:30 p.m.

TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Advisory Board Meeting: Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m.

TAB meets monthly to discuss books, movies and games that you’d like to see in their collection. They also brainstorm ideas for teen programming, hang out and eat snacks!

MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Library Trustee Meeting: Tuesday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Deb Hudgins’ Music and Movement: Holiday Fun: Tuesday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. *Please Note Time Change* This is a drop in program sponsored by Beginning Bridges and the Uxbridge Library Trustees.

Baby & Me: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-2.5 Registration required.

Storytime: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Ages 2.5-5.

Registration required.

Block Party: Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Bring your imagination and build to the ceilings!

Crafty Wednesday: Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m.-4:00

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Beware of recent Jury Duty Scam

Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent phone scam in Worcester County where citizens are being targeted and threatened with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service in federal or state courts. According to the Sturbridge Police Department, fraudulent calls have been made to residents in the Sturbridge area where a caller identifying himself as an Officer from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has attempted to pressure recipients into providing pre-paid money cards, credit card and confidential data, potentially leading to identity theft and fraud. These calls, which threaten recipients with fines and jail time if they do not comply, are fraudulent and are not connected with the U.S. courts or the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office does not contact residents and demand payments or ask for credit card information on behalf of the Courts regarding jury duty and is asking residents to be vigilant against this most recent scam. Federal and State courts do not require anyone to provide any sensitive information in a telephone call or email. Most contact between a federal or state court and a prospective juror will be through the U.S. mail, and any phone contact by real court officials will not include requests for Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, or any other sensitive information. Persons receiving such a telephone call or email should not provide the requested information, and should notify the Clerk of Court's office of the U.S. District Court in their area. For more on the Massachusetts Court System Jury Information, please visit: http://www. mass.gov/courts/ jury-info/ "Our department does not contact residents and demand payment or ask for credit card information. Today's scam artists are always trying to stay ahead of the curve, residents need to beware of any unsolicited calls that ask for their personal or credit card information." said the Sheriff "These callers can sound convincing, will be aggressive and try to intimidate you, even threaten you with jail time. We encourage anyone who gets a suspicious call to just hang up or call authorities first before giving out any type of personal information or money." Said Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis.

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Make the Season Merry & Bright for Military Children Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) will once again join forces this year to make the holidays brighter for military families with the nonprofit’s Holiday Toy Drive.

For the 11th consecutive year, Dollar Tree customers can purchase toys for military kids, easing the financial burdens that often accompany the holiday season for junior- and mid-grade (E1E6) service members and their families.

Dollar Tree stores will have collection boxes available in which shoppers place their purchased toys, knowing they will be delivered to the children of our men and women in uniform.

Operation Homefront volunteers collect these toys to be distributed at the nonprofit’s holiday events across the country and through on-base Family Readiness Groups. Making the season bright for military families is what this partnership is all about, and Dollar Tree and its generous customers have made that joy possible since 2006.

“On behalf of the entire Operation Homefront family, I want to thank Dollar Tree and its customers for continuing their generous support for our Holiday Toy Drive program,” said Brig. Gen. (ret.) John I. Pray Jr., president & CEO of Operation Homefront.

“Over the course of the past 11 years, we have made a real difference, with millions of goods going to support our military families. Our work together over this holiday season continues to demonstrate our collective appreciation for their exceptional service and the importance of our efforts to help this very special group of our fellow Americans thrive in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.”

OperationHomefront.org also accepts online contributions for all of Operation Homefront’s programs to build strong, stable, and secure military families.

About Operation Homefront: Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading

independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit Operation Homefront.org.

About Dollar Tree: Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operates more than 14,500 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company, visit www.DollarTree.com.

Trail Riders to raffle off Bose Headphones If you would like to win a new $349.95 pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, you could be the lucky winner when you purchase raffle tickets from local nonprofit organization, Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. (BSTRA). Raffle tickets are available to the general public either online or via mail purchase. Go to www.bstra.org/ support/raffle to make your raffle ticket purchase and get more information.

Tickets for these headphones are affordable – choose from 5 tickets for $5, 12 tickets for $10 or 30 tickets for $20. The more tickets you purchase, the better your odds of winning will be.

Deadline for receiving your ticket purchase will be Noon on December 15th.

The drawing will be held on December 15th and the winner will be notified the same day. Whether you want these headphones for yourself or for gift giving, you will receive them in time for Christmas.

Bose Quiet Comfort 35 Noise

Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones offer the unmatched combination of acclaimed noise reduction technology, wireless freedom, audio performance, dual-microphone system and 20 hour battery life per charge. They are made for use with iPod, iPhone and iPad, and come with the USB charging cable, audio cable and carrying case.

These popular, high quality headphones are being raffled off by BSTRA to raise funds for the organization’s trail creation and improvement projects scheduled for 2018. Staffed entirely by volunteers, BSTRA is able to put 100% of the amount raised by ticket sales into projects improving trails in state forests and parks used by so many people for outdoor recreation and fitness.

BSTRA has a track record of dependability, credibility and accomplishment, putting more than $551,000 into trail projects since 1989. The Shared Stewardship Award was presented to BSTRA earlier this Spring for the tremendous contributions they have

Yearning to Make a Meaningful Difference?

The newly formed Action for Compassion group recently held its first conversational meeting after residents of Bedford, Bellingham, Grafton, Northbridge and Uxbridge responded to a white-board posting in the Uxbridge library asking people who came through the library to list the positive changes they would like to see and participate in creating within the Valley.

The items listed on the board were reviewed and the group added other thoughts and ideas. One of the subjects that came up frequently was the need to know, communicate with and create connections between the compassionate actions already being taken by groups and individuals living in the Blackstone Valley communities. It was the consensus of the group that creating a linking network of compassionate opportunities could encourage volunteerism and shine a light on other needs that are still unmet.

The next monthly Action for Compassion Conversational Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the Uxbridge

Library. Anyone who feels sick at heart with the discord and dissension in our country today and yearns to make a meaningful difference is welcome to attend.

If you know of compassionate services that are already being offered in your community or would like to add to the list of items you would like to see or participate in creating within the Blackstone Valley, please email them to Action4Compassion @gmail .com.

You can also ask to receive a copy of the ongoing list of needs that were discussed at the first meeting or to be reminded of the next event.

Anyone feeling helpless about having just one small voice can be empowered to make a difference in our Valley and in our world by joining their voices in actions that express compassion for one another and for the earth that is their shared home.

made to the trail community. Their projects have made improvements in forests and parks in 34 towns across Massachusetts, as well as in Rhode Island and Connecticut. In 2017, major improvements were made by BSTRA on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail in the Bellingham/Franklin area, in the Douglas State Forest off SW Main Street, to the Inman Hill Wildlife Conservation Area access road and parking area in Mendon, to the Wallis Pond Cart Road in the Douglas State Forest, to the Southern New England Trunkline Trail between Chocolog Road and Aldrich Street in Uxbridge, to the East Trail in Mendon, to Mt. Jefferson Conservation Area trail bridges in Hubbardston, and to the West Hill Dam trails in Uxbridge.

Trails play a remarkable role in all our lives. As one of our greatest assets, trails enable us to explore, travel and savor the world’s natural wonders.

They are the best way to see nature’s hidden treasures and the easiest way to encourage kids, as well as adults, to adopt healthy lifestyles. For these reasons, BSTRA is committed to keeping the communities’ trails preserved and maintained for outdoor recreation and fitness. When you purchase raffle tickets from BSTRA, you are investing in your communities’ trails.

Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season!

Sweet Holiday Book shares international connection

“The Flying Squirrel Stowaways” by Marijke Simons, is a book based on the real-life story that the Boston Christmas Tree is a yearly gift from Nova Scotia, to thank Boston for their aid after an explosion in Halifax Harbour in 1917. in this adorable picture book, two flying squirrels get stuck in the tree before it leaves Canada, and have the adventure of a lifetime. it’s a lovely story for kids about 100 years of kindness, international connections, and finding a home.

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Great seasonal events at Whitinsville Library The Whitinsville Social Library is located at 17 Church Street in Whitinsville. Tel: 508-234-2151 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS Monday December 25th and Tuesday December 26th MUSIC & MOVEMENT WITH MISS DEB Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

• December 6th registration began November 29th • December 13th registration begins December 7th • December 20th registration begins December 14th www.tinyurl.com/bvlevents.

STORY & CRAFT TIME WITH MISS MARCIA Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. December 7th, 14th, and 21st. For ages two through preschool. Drop in.

DROP IN TWEEN & TEEN CRAFT PROGRAM Every Wednesday after school till 5:00 p.m. Join WSL Staff member, Anna, has she demonstrates the art of: Origami, woven paper baskets, hand made journals, and more.

FIRST ANNUAL COOKIE SWAP Bring your favorite homemade cookies along with the recipe to the First Annual Cookie Swap on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. Please bring one dozen cookies on a plate to share, and two dozen on a plate for the swap.

You will leave with an assortment of cookies! Just bring one copy of the recipe, and they will make copies for everyone. Milk and coffee will be provided. Registration is required online www.tinyurl.com/ bvlevents.

MY PAL & ME ART CLUB Snowflake Photo Holder. For students K-4 with one adult. Monday, December 18th 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Registration

required. www.tiny url.com/bvlevents.

SPECIAL EVENING WITH MISS DEB Wednesday, December 27th at 6:30 p.m. for ages one through eight and their parents and grandparents. Sing, dance and play with musical instruments. Fun for the whole family. Drop in program and is funded by Beginning Bridges, CFCE. KNITTING GROUP Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m..

Drop in.

HISTORICAL ROOM Open 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.

FOOD FOR FINES During December Whitinsville Social Library is participating in the Food for Fines program. Bring in one of the qualifying items and you’ll receive $1 off your late fines.

This does not apply to the fines acquired due to lost or damaged items.

All donations are given to the Northbridge H,S. Food Pantry.

Qualifying items include non-perishable canned food, rice, pasta, cooking oil, frosting, flour, snacks like chips, granola bars, pop-tarts, baby squeeze fruit pouches. Toiletries like toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant are also accepted. Get those library fines down while helping your community!

Free Blood Pressure Testing

“One in three adults has high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association” states Antony Njoroge of Worcester. He was one of six Practical Nursing student volunteers at the recent Free Blood Pressure Clinic at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School Open House.

“Hypertension is a condition that can be managed through early detection” added Practical Nursing student Elizabeth Lartey, also of Worcester.

Bay Path RVTHS Practical Nursing Academy is now offering free blood pressure testing every last Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Charlton Senior Center, located

at 37 Main Street.

“When it comes to Blood Pressure, it’s important for people to know their numbers because there may not be symptoms that alert you to a potential problem,” said Gretheline Bolandrina MSN Ed, RN, CRRN, Director of Bay Path RVTHS Practical Nursing Academy. “Hypertension is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the US, by offering free blood pressure testing, we hope the interaction with Practical Nursing students encourage more people to manage their overall health by making blood pressure monitoring a part of it.”

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Legislation honoring MA Veterans

State Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton), joined with his colleagues last month to support legislation honoring Massachusetts’ veterans for their service while also approving funding for a new Soldiers Home in Chelsea.

The House of Representatives passed House Bill 4018, which allows municipalities to establish a local Veterans Memorial and Patriotic Celebration Fund, and House Bill 2763, which provides for the designation of special veterans-only parking spaces at city and town halls. Both bills passed unanimously.

The House also gave initial approval to a $199 million bond proposal to pay for the design and construction of a new Soldiers Home in Chelsea, more than half of which is eligible for federal reimbursement. The authorization was included as part of a capital improvement bond bill, House Bill 4015, which passed on a vote of 156-0.

Established in 1882, the Chelsea Soldiers Home offers housing and personal health care services to Massachusetts veterans. The state plans to build a new 154-bed facility that will provide the state’s veterans with a community living center for long term care.

House Bill 4018, sponsored by Representative Donald Wong (RSaugus), authorizes cities and towns to include a check-off box on their municipal property tax or motor vehicle excise tax bills, or a separate form enclosed with these bills, for residents to make a voluntary donation over and above the amount owed on their tax bills. These donations will then be used to help fund the creation and restoration of municipal war monuments and to support other local activities honoring the contributions and sacrifices of the community’s veterans.

House Bill 2763, sponsored by Representative Claire Cronin (DBrockton), requires a designated parking space to be made available free of charge to veterans at all city and town hall parking lots during regular business hours. Non-veterans who park illegally in these spots will be subject to a $100 fine and the potential towing of their vehicle.

“As Americans, we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to our veterans,” said Representative Muradian. “I’m proud to support these initiatives in recognition and appreciation of their service to our country.”

All three bills now move to the Senate for further action.

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Northborough Native serves in Navy aboard “Strength from the Sea” By: Rick Burke,

Navy o ffice of Community o utreach

Photo Credit: Teddy Quintana

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class

A 2001 Algonquin Regional High School graduate and Northborough, native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, USS Carl Vinson.

Petty Officer 1st Class Evan Trombley is a cryptologic technician (collection) aboard the San Diego based ship, the third Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only 11 operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today.

As a cryptologic technician (collection), Trombley is responsible for supplying signals intelligence for warfare commanders on the ship.

Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard Vinson.

Approximately 3,000 men and women make up the ship’s company, and they keep all parts of the aircraft carrier running. They do everything from preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the nuclear reactors. Additionally, another 2,000 Sailors comprise the air wing. These are the people who fly and maintain the aircraft embarked aboard the ship.

Trombley has carried lessons learned from his hometown into his military service. “I learned to treat everyone how they wanted to be treated. And playing high school sports taught me teamwork and helped me adjust to the military lifestyle,” he

Petty Officer 1st Class Evan Trombley

said.

Vinson, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 60 attack fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea.

Powerful catapults slingshot the aircraft off the bow of the ship, and those planes land upon their return to the aircraft carrier by snagging a steel cable with an arresting hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft. All of this makes Vinson a self-contained mobile airport and strike platform, often the first response to a global crisis because of an aircraft carrier’s ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans.

The ship was commissioned in 1982 and named after former Georgia Congressman, Carl Vinson.

A member of the United States House of Representatives for 50 years, he was, for 29 years, the Chairman of the House Naval Affairs and Armed Services Committee. Vinson was the principal sponsor of the so-called "Vinson Acts," culminating in the Two-Ocean Navy Act of 1940, which provided for the massive naval shipbuilding effort in World War II. “Carl Vinson was a visionary congressman,” said Capt. Douglas Verissimo, commanding offi-

District & Schools Assistance Center Grant awarded

Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton), Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury), and Senator Ryan C. Fattman (R-Webster) are excited to announce that Northbridge has been awarded a $17,814 District and Schools Assistance Center Grant.

The purpose of this grant program is to support improvement in DSACServed districts through the participation of their eligible schools in regionally-based professional development and assistance initiatives. The goal is to encourage the district and region to plan, implement and sustain researchbased practices, such as Turnaround Practices.

“I am extremely happy to hear that Northbridge was recently awarded this DSAC grant,” said Representative Muradian. “The district is deserving of these funds and I know it will help the students of Northbridge to continue to have successful academic careers.”

Christmas Music program

by Brass Choir

The Fanfare Brass Choir to present a Christmas music program and sing along at 7:00pm on Wednesday, 12/6/17 at the First United Methodist Church – 449 Main St. Southbridge.

The 10 part brass ensemble consists of 4 trumpets, French horn, 4 trombones and tuba, come to a musical performance of a unique combination of power and finesse. The Fanfare Brass presents exciting Christmas and Holiday music in with high energy style and treats audiences to a quality entertainment experience.

For more information please contact David Neill @ 413-686-5027 tbn8@aol. com or visit our web site www.Premier Entertains.com

The noncompetitive grant program is funded partially (490,718) through the FY17 State Budget and partially ($1,572,000) through Federal Title I monies. Allotments are based on enrollment of economically disadvantaged students and accountability percentile rankings.

“Congratulations to the Northbridge Public Schools on receiving this DSAC grant,” said Senator Moore “This funding will further support the important work being carried out by educators in

the classroom and help to ensure our students have the resources needed to succeed.”

Approximately 27 towns were selected and notified of their grant award by the Acting Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeff Wulfson. “I am grateful for the work of the local and state officials in helping obtain these grants monies.

Funds will be released on a rolling basis from now through March 16th, 2018.

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cer of USS Carl Vinson. “His support led to a stronger Navy that was pivotal in winning World War II and the Cold War. Our Sailors embody his commitment to service and bring to life a warship that has been an enduring asset to America’s defense for more than 35 years.”

Trombley has military ties with family members who have previously served and is honored to carry on the family tradition. “My grandfather was in the Merchant Marines as a fuel supply runner during WWII,” he said. “It’s important to carry on the tradition of serving my country and living with a purpose.”

Trombley’s proudest accomplishment was being stationed in Afghanistan and receiving an Air Force Commendation medal. “I received a commendation medal for supporting different military branches and ensuring everyone got home safe. I was monitoring SEAL and Army Ranger teams to help them do their job,” he added.

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Trombley and other Vinson Sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes. “Serving in the Navy means earning my freedom for my country and helping people live out their freedoms,” said Trombley.

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Seven trail projects completed by BSTRA Thanks to donations made by friends both individual and businesses of Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. (BSTRA), there were a number of significant improvements made to trails in Massachusetts’ state forests and parks this year. BSTRA completed the following projects, enhancing local trails used for recreation and fitness by a variety of non-motorized users.

(1) SNETT Improvements (Bellingham/Franklin) As part of BSTRA’s continuing commitment to make improvements to the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT), they applied for and were awarded a partnership grant through the Department of Conservation & Recreation to work on a section of the SNETT in the towns of Bellingham and Franklin. This section is located between Lake Street in Bellingham and Prospect Street in Franklin and is just over a half mile long. BSTRA contributed $5,400. 83 to this project.

(2) Inman Hill Wildlife Conservation Area Trail Parking Improvements (Mendon) In April BSTRA had some work done to the entrance road and parking field at Inman Hill Wildlife Conservation Area.

The access road and field were badly rutted and in such bad shape that people were not able to get access to parking.

The project entailed spreading 4 loads of processed gravel to fill in the ruts in the road and straighten out the entrance to the field used for parking. The total cost to complete this project was $3,000.

(3) Wallis Pond Cart Road Repairs, Douglas State Forest (Douglas) This trail is a very popular trail used by many different trail users, including

The trail off Wallis Pond Cart Road in Douglas State Forest. equestrians, dog walkers, mountain bikers and cross country skiers, and it needed lots of TLC. Work started on August 11th, to repair the cart road which is about .2 mile long and provides access to the Douglas State Forest trail system. The trail had eroded over

the years, exposing rocks and roots and an uneven surface that made it difficult for trail users and emergency vehicles.

Dead trees were cut and cleaned up courtesy of DCR. BSTRA hired WHP Trucking and Excavating to perform the excavation. They removed lots of

big rocks and stumps to prepare for a new trail surface of 10 loads of 3/4 inch crushed gravel. Half of the gravel needed to complete this project was donated

by BSTRA’s Platinum Sponsor, Pyne Sand & Stone of Douglas. The total cost to complete this project was $6,964.76.

(4) East Trail (Mendon) BSTRA was awarded a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant administered by the Department of Conservation & Recreation to improve .7 mile of trail. Most of the intensive work to be done was at the end of the trail, requiring transport of materials to the work area over some pretty tough terrain. BSTRA hired CJM Construction, Inc. to perform the trail improvements which required 299.86 tons of 3/4 inch crushed gravel, 86.73 tons of rip rap, and 81.24 tons of loam. Of that total, 119.48 tons of gravel and 18.07 tons of rip rap were donated by BSTRA’s Platinum Sponsor, Kimball Sand Company, Inc. The RTP grant for $29,565.

25, a grant from Constellation for $500, and BSTRA’s match of cash and volunteer labor of $15,716 made this a $45,000+ project.

(5) Mt. Jefferson Conservation Area Trail Bridges Project (Hubbardston) BSTRA paid for the materials to have railings installed for added safety on four new bridges in the Mt. Jefferson Conservation Area in Hubbardston.

BSTRA's cost for this project was $1,000.

(6) West Hill Dam (Uxbridge) BSTRA held a work day in April at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge, MA. Their 24th annual trail work day, in partnership with Army Corps of Engineers, was to clean up winter debris, cutting and brushing back as needed, and cleaning out all the water bars that have

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with World War I, family losses, harsh criticism, and competition from a younger generation of artists in the final years of his life.

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(7) Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT), Uxbridge On Park Serve Day, April 29th, BSTRA's work day brought out 17 volunteers to tackle SNETT maintenance between Chocolog Road and Aldrich Street. This .7 mile section needed serious brushing and cutting back as it was very overgrown. Putting in 56.75 hours running two chainsaws, one brush cutter and everyone else stacking the brush on the sides to be chipped later, BSTRA finished the entire .7 mile. The value of the 56.75 hours of volunteer labor was $1,645.75. The Department of Conservation came back in September to chip all the brush that was stacked in April.

BSTRA is run completely by volunteers, so all donations are put 100% into their trail projects. BSTRA has a track record of dependability, credibility and accomplishment, putting more than $551,000 into trail projects since 1989.

The Shared Stewardship Award was presented by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to BSTRA earlier this Spring for the tremendous contributions they have made to the trail community. Their projects have made improvements in forests and parks in 34 towns across Massachusetts, as well as in Rhode Island and Connecticut. All this would not be possible without the support of BSTRA’s friends and sponsors. Go to www. bstra.org to see more about this nonprofit organization and their mission.

Trails play a remarkable role in all our lives. As one of our greatest assets, trails enable us to explore, travel and savor the world’s natural wonders.

They are the best way to see nature’s hidden treasures and the easiest way to encourage kids, as well as adults, to adopt healthy lifestyles. For these reasons, BSTRA is committed to keeping the communities’ trails preserved and maintained for outdoor recreation and fitness.

BSTRA invites you to join them in their efforts to do great things for the trail community.

During this season of gift giving, BSTRA hopes you will help them do good in 2018 for the trails used by so many people for outdoor recreation and fitness. Your donation can be made online or through the mail. Go to www.bstra.org/donate for more information.

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Pawfect receives Community Spirit Grant Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that Pawfect in Uxbridge was awarded $1,000 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. Two employees of Harvard Pilgrim Institute nominated the organization for the award. Funds will be used to provide shelter, food, and medical services to local dogs as they prepare for adoption.

To commemorate those Harvard Pilgrim members who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001, Harvard Pilgrim and the Foundation created the Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. This program allows each Harvard Pilgrim employee to award a $500 grant, completely funded by the Foundation, to the local charity of his or her choice each calendar year. Since this community

grants program began in 2002, Harvard Pilgrim employees have directed more than $5.2 million to thousands of organizations throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

“We are so fortunate to have generous and dedicated employees who enrich our company and the communities in which we all live and work,” said Karen Voci, President of the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation. “The Mini-Grant program is a wonderful way to support our employees as philanthropists and to help them make an impact in their own cities and towns.”

In 2016, more than 96% of Harvard Pilgrim employees participated in at least one form of service or giving through volunteering.

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If you could have any gift you wished, what would it be? Peace on Earth, an end to hunger, preservation of the environment, clean water for a child? These gifts are closer than you might think.

There comes a time when your mother has enough sweaters, your friends have more holiday food than they can eat and your children will lose another toy in the shuffle. If you’re looking for another way to honor the people close to you, come to the Gifts of Joy and Compassion Alternative Gifts Market at St. Patrick’s. Great local and international organizations will be at the market, you will be able to support groups in honor of loved ones and purchase fair trade jewelry and food products from around the world. In the past two years, they have raised over $11,000 for the organizations with whom they worked. Tables will include information about what it is that they do, honor cards that people can obtain upon mak-

ing a donation to their group, and anything that they deem appropriate to attract support. At least one person will be present at the event in order to help donors and answer any questions.

The event will be held on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the parish center. St. Patrick’s Parish Center is located near 7 East St. (across from the rectory) in Whitinsville.

Only twelve organizations will be present to ensure a response for all groups.

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BV Gardeners host Holiday Decorating The Blackstone Valley Gardeners will present on Thursday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Holiday Decorating with Henry Schmidt of Westin Nurseries. Henry will demonstrate new ways to transform homes with creative arrangements of fresh greens. His works of art will go home with the lucky members who win the evening’s raffle.

BVG meetings are held at the Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church, 61 Linwood Ave, in Whitinsville. Parking and the entrance are in the rear of the building.

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Admission for nonmembers is $5.00. All are welcome.

R. Harris CONTEST WINNERS - Back Row (l-r) Gregg Devlin, Uxbridge Branch Manager, Savers Bank; Michelle Siefken, Owner, Art...Make It Real; Alan Melidossian, VP Marketing Manager, Savers Bank; Middle Row (l-r) Trevor Martin (9-11) 3rd place; Maria Girgis (12-15) 2nd place; Joshua Grinnell (12-15) 3rd place; Front Row (l-r) Anastasia Girgis (9-11) 2nd place; Irelyn Kerrissey (6-8) 2nd place; Vivienne Liedtke (6-8) 3rd place; Emma Zaleski (6-8) 1st place; Karma Bebawy (9-11) 1st place; (not pictured: Nadia Gomolko (12-15) 1st place).

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Whitinsville Art Studio, Art...Make It Real, and Savers Bank in Uxbridge announce the winners of the 4th annual "Paint Your Town" art contest. Young artists from across Southern New England were encouraged to choose a favorite location in a local town and bring it to life on canvas with watercolor, acrylics, or oils. "The submitted art was so diverse from thirteen surrounding communities and included beautiful portrayals of libraries, downtowns, bridges, local businesses, and natural landscapes," said Art...Make It Real founder Michelle Siefken. "It was exciting to give young artists this opportunity to explore their communities and paint their favorite places."

Young artists were grouped in three age categories and were awarded $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. In the 6-8 year old category, Emma Zaleski from N. Grafton - first place, Irelyn Kerrissey from Sutton - second place, and Vivienne Liedtke from Millville - third place. In the 9-11 year old category, Karma Bebawy from Sutton - first place, Anastasia Girgis from Westborough - second place, and Trevor Martin from Sutton - third place. In the 12-15 year old category, Nadia Gomolko from S. Grafton - first place, Maria Girgis from Westborough - second place, and Joshua Grinnell from Uxbridge - third place.

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Come celebrate The 19th Annual Millbury Chain of Lights It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Join in a festive, day-long celebration of holiday entertainment, unique gifts, and mouth-watering food, as more than two dozen locations welcome you to the 19th annual Millbury Chain of Lights on Sunday, December 3rd, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, including musicians, singers, dancers, a puppeteer, and a living nativity, with many stops offering free activities, craft fairs, raffles, food and refreshments, and giveaways. Old-fashioned trolleys will provide free transportation around town. The day will be capped off with a tree-lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the picturesque Millbury bandstand

bles floating above the town common from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. And don’t miss your chance to spin the 96-SRS prize wheel and meet an on-air personality from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.

While making your rounds, don’t forget to enter the Chain of Lights visitor contest. Get stamps at each stop and be entered in a raffle with a chance to win as much as $100!

Also, please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy to the Toys for Tots collection or a gently used pair of eyeglasses for recycling, with both efforts hosted by the Millbury Destination Imagination Program at the Felters Mill.

Stops include Asa Waters Mansion, Assumption School, Boy Scout Troop 110, Cake Shop Café , CareOne at Millbury, Country Candle, Felters Mill, The Floral Boutique, Live Flea or Buy, Michael Graves Studio, The Mill Church, Millbury Baptist Church, Millbury Cultural

at Asa Waters Mansion at 4:30 p.m.

Returning this year is the Chain of Lights Gingerbread House Contest. Millbury residents can make a gingerbread house display and drop it off at the Cake Shop Café in the Felters Mill, 22 West St., on Saturday, December 2nd, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. During Sunday’s event, visitors will vote by secret ballot for the best gingerbread house in each category, with winners receiving a Cake Shop Café gift certificate!

Also back by popular demand are “The Harmony Jewels,” an accappella group of Christmas carolers who will stroll throughout town from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. New this year is “Vinny the Bubble Guy,” with his giant and spectacular bub-

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Corporate sponsors of the event are Goretti’s Supermarket, Keenan & Trudell, Millbury Family Dentistry, MMC Tax & Business Advisors, and Millbury Savings Bank. The event sponsor is Girard Financial Group.

Pick up your official Millbury Chain of Lights Map & Guide at any of the participating locations, many sponsor locations, and other venues around town, or download it from the town’s website at www.millbury-ma.org or Facebook.com/Millbury ChainofLights.

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Alternatives to host a variety of events tions are gratefully accepted by the Northbridge Association of Churches’ Food Pantry. Please call Susan Baghdasarian at 508-278-3810 or email susanbaghdasarian@yahoo.com to reserve your seats. Location: Alternatives’ Singh Performance Center, Whitin Mill, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA

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ARMENIAN VILLAGE CHILD LIFE Traditional Puppet Show with Puppeteer Dora Kalajian Teven. Sunday, December 17th at 1:30 p.m. Fellowship begins at 12:30 p.m. (snow date Sunday, January 28th). An enjoyable afternoon for all ages as you learn about Armenian heritage. Re-live and take part in everyday life in a 24 hour period, in a village of Kharpert, Western Armenia. Sing OROR lullaby with Mayreeg “Harvest the grain and drama chant Hingala”. Help baby who’s cut first tooth with career choice in the Agra Hadig ritual. Performed in English, with key words presented in Armenia and so much more!

Admission is free and open to the public. Non-perishable items and dona-

TAPESTRY ART SHOW A people’s art show for artists of all abilities! Artists’ reception during Uxbridge First Holiday Night on Saturday, December 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tapestry celebrates the richness and strength of the artistic diversity within the fabric of our communities. Exhibit ends December 31st. Location: Alternatives’ Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge CALL FOR ARTISTS! 6th Annual Art Palette Contest Transform wooden art palettes into works of art. Entries will be on display in the Heritage Gallery from March 9th - April 27th. Cash prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in three age categories. All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Art palettes are available in the Gallery until February 23rd. Purchase yours now and get a head start on your

creation. For more information visit: AlternativesNet.org/Palette2018. Sponsored by ValleyCAST and Jerry’s Artarama.

THE DROWNING GIRLS

By Beth Graham, Daniela Vlaskalic and Charlie Tomlinson. Presented by Algonkuin Theatre Projects. December 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th at 7:30 p.m. & December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Bessie, Alice and Margaret have two things in common: they are married to George Joseph Smith and they are dead.

Surfacing from the bathtubs they were drowned in, the three breathless brides gather evidence against their womanizing murderous husband.

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THIS SHINING NIGHT A Concert by Joyful Noise Directed by Matthew Johnsen Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m.

(Snow date Saturday, December 16th) Joyful Noise, a new Worcester-area choir, presents this seasonal concert of choral music including work by Moren Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre and John Rutter, and several work by local composers, including Jim Scott and Paul Gallagher.

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Christmas Tree Sale

Troop 25 will be holding their annual Christmas Tree sale at St. Mary's in Uxbridge every weekend this month, until all trees are sold.

Sale Hours: Fridays 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Sundays 12:00 p.m. -

5:00 p.m.

The troop will also be selling a limited amount of wreaths, cemetery boxes and centerpieces/mantle pieces. Prices vary by tree size: starting at $35.

Look for their upcoming tree recycling pick up fund raiser in January (date to be determined).

Funds will be donated to the Uxbridge Food Pantry. Troop 25 thanks all patrons for their support.

Reading to Cooper

If you aren't aware, a great greyhound, Cooper, sits quietly while reluctant readers read aloud to him. He is at the Douglas Public Library, located at 290 Main Street, in Douglas, every first Thursday of the month for 15 minutes appointments from 6:00 p.m.- to 7:00 p.m.

This is a great program for kids, teens, and even tweens who struggle reading aloud. He is super non-judgmental, so call library or email dsoderman @cwmars.org to book a slot.

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In her remarks, Amorello described Charlie’s impressive 30-year career at VSA Massachusetts where he pioneered Universal Design programs that enhanced the accessibility of the arts

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Uxbridge High School names Reaccreditation Steering Committee Principal Michael Rubin of Uxbridge High School announced the names of Steering Committee members who will direct the school’s efforts during its self-study and the Accreditation by the Commission on Public Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Steering Committee will be cochaired by Molly Hendrickx, World Language Teacher, and Michael DiMeglio, Assistant Principal.

The other members of the Steering Committee are: Richard Drolet, Director of Curriculum; Tracy Larkin, Science Curriculum and Instruction Leader and Chemistry Teacher; Christine Prior, Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Leader

and Teacher; and Nicole Yakstis, Social Studies Teacher.

NEASC membership requires that a school undergo a self-study and formal evaluation at least once every ten years. The Steering Committee's responsibilities will include coordinating a schedule of events for the school's self-study, collecting reports from various subcommittees, and making necessary preparations for the evaluation committee’s visit.

According to Mr. DiMeglio, "The self-study will include the completion of a comprehensive assessment of teaching and learning and the support of teaching and learning. The focus of the accreditation visit will be to determine the extent to which

our programs and services carry out the school's core values and beliefs about student learning and align with the NEASC standards for accreditation.”

Uxbridge High School was last accredited in 2007 and has maintained continued accreditation for the past forty years. The next Accreditation by a Committee on Public Secondary Schools visiting team will be conducted in December, 2018.

“We strive every day to make Uxbridge High School an institution of which our community can be proud,” Mr. Rubin said. “The self-study and visit of the Accreditation Team next year will hopefully validate our administration, staff, and community’s efforts in building and enhancing

Holiday Open House & Santa’s Workshop The Rhode Island Historical Society invites the community to visit the Museum of Work & Culture on Sat., Dec. 2nd, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., for a free annual Holiday Open House, offered as part of Woonsocket’s Main Street Holiday Stroll.

The event will be held at The Museum of Work & Culture, 42 S. Main St., in Woonsocket.

In attendance will be the North Pole Postman, whose latest book, The North Pole Postman Visits Rhode Island, in which Santa’s postman “Post” Mark visits sites across the Ocean State to collect letters. “Post” Mark will be at the MoWC from

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Visitors are also invited to decorate cookies from Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery and help Santa’s elves build and test toys in their workshop. Children who help the elves will be entered in a raffle to win a toy train set.

Visitors may also tour the MoWC, which will be decked in its holiday finest, while enjoying cookies, cocoa, and performances by entertainers.

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Sutton Seniors celebrate Chain of Lights

Come to the Chain of Lights Celebration at the Sutton Senior Center located at 19 Hough Road in Sutton. The event will be held December 2nd 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

They will have: Affordable gift baskets for all age groups, hand knitted items, jewelry, dollar tables, raffles, bake sale, and much more. They will also be serving lunches of homemade turkey soup, finger sandwiches, and meatball subs. Plenty of parking and trolley service!

Milford Ballet presents The Nutcracker

This holiday season, the 37th annual “The Nutcracker” will be presented by the Greater Milford Ballet Company on December 16th and 17th, at 2:00 p.m. at the King Philip High School Auditorium.

This state of the art ballet production includes dancers from Uxbridge, Milford, Mendon, Grafton, Hopedale, Northbridge, Blackstone, Whitinsville, Franklin, Wrentham and Woonsocket, R.I. Although the production is traditional, every year something new is introduced such as a new costume, new set feature or new character to add to the element of surprise.

The production is complete with falling snow, special effects, lively duel between Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King, dolls that magically grow to adult size, magical dancing bear, and guest appearances by Rachael Spencer as the Sugar Plum and Mark Townsend as the Cavalier from Dean College.

The young dancers in the production play multiple roles in the production dancing in scenes and corps numbers often requiring precision timing backstage quick changes.

Local student cast members from the New Uxbridge Times area include: Isabella Casucci a sophomore at Nipmuc High School in the lead role of Candy. Maline Demers a freshman at Uxbridge High School in the role of the Dancing Bear. Natalie Morris in 7th grade at Northbridge Middle School in the lead role of Clara. Blayze Malmberg in 7th grade who is home schooled in the Party Scene and as Soldier General. Juliana Casucci in 4th grade at Whitin Elementary in Party Scene, a Mouse and Candy Cane. Sophia Villeco a kindergartener from St. Benedict Elementary a Small Angel and Polichenelle.

This year’s intermission raffle items will be from local restaurants and gift baskets from local businesses. Ticket sales are available, at Charles River Banks located at: 16 Hastings Street in Mendon, South Maple Street in Bellingham or by calling the Deane Dance studio at 508-473-3354. Available remaining tickets are priced at $25, $20 and $15.

Tickets will be sold at the auditorium if still available. Discount sales for non-profit groups and senior centers of (10) or more can be arranged by calling Colleen O’Brien at (508) 954-4756.

FMI or tickets, send email to deanestudio@yahoo.com or call 508-473-3354.

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Ca l en d a r WEEKLY Sundays

BINGO Knights of Columbus 70 Prescott Rd., Whitinsville Doors open at 4 PM Sunshine Yoga Collaborative Every Sunday at Alternatives in Whitinsville at 7:30 AM and 6:00 pm. All levels welcome Suggested donation $5 Check out our Facebook page for updates and class information.

Tuesdays

PEOPLE’S COFFEE HOUR Every Tuesday from 2 to 3 PM at the Second Congregational Church of Douglas. FMI Call Jeanie (508-476-9978) UXBRIDGE Rotary Club Meeting First & Third Tuesday of the month @ 12:15 PM at Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Highway, Uxbridge. Guests are always welcome to attend.

Thursdays

Indoor Community Volleyball 6:30-8:30 PM Valley Chapel Lower Campus (Precious Ones Child Care building) 130 Douglas St, Uxbridge Pick up games. All levels welcomed. $1.00 a week FMI: Call Jeannette Gokey 1-508-735-0967 P.A.C.E. CLASS…FREE! People with Arthritis can exercise 10 AM in the Community Room at Lydia Taft House.

Call Paulette (508) 278-9500 BV COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND Practice 7:00 PM at The New Uxbridge High School WALK FOR WELLNESS Clear your mind, meet new people and get healthy & walk the trails at Pout Pond

Saturdays

Auxiliary MEAT RAFFLE 5 PM at VFW Post 1385 Hall, Rte. 16 Uxbridge

Fri. 1st

HANDEL'S MESSIAH Blackstone Valley Community Chorus Concert 7:00 PM at Valley Chapel, Church of the Nazarene at 14 Hunter Road in Uxbridge. Admission is free, though donations are accepted and appreciated.

Admission for non-members is $5.00. All are welcome.

Fri. 8th

SENIOR BREAKFAST 8-9 AM Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 3 Pleasant St., Sutton. $5.00 donation FMI:508-529-4437

CHRISTMAS IN NEW ENGLAND CONCERT Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission at the door is $15 or $10 for seniors 65 and over. $5 for students and under 5 are free.

FMI call Bob at 617-429-0347 or email aplandbob@aol. com.

Sun. 3rd

19TH ANNUAL MILLBURY CHAIN OF LIGHTS Get your official Map & Guide at www.millburyma.org

Thurs. 7th

ACTION FOR COMPASSION MEETING 6:30 PM Uxbridge Library 15 North Main St., Uxbridge HOLIDAY DECORATING 7 PM Blackstone Valley Gardeners host Henry Schmidt of Westin Nurseries at the Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church, 61 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville. Parking and the entrance are in the rear of the building.

For more information visit: BVGardeners.com.

Sun. 24th

Wed. 13th

Mon. 25th

VFW POST 1385 MEETING 7 PM, Rt. 16, Uxbridge

First Day of Hanukah

Christmas Eve Christmas Day

Sat. 16th

Sat. 2nd

UXBRIDGE FIRST HOLIDAY NIGHT SANTA PARADE 4:30 PM North Main St., Uxbridge See details on page 22

Mon. 11th

CAROLING BY CANDLELIGHT 7 PM Come for a night of friendship and caroling at the East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House, 197 Elm Street, Blackstone.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8-11 AM, Uxbridge High School Cafeteria 300 Quaker Hwy., Uxbridge

Kwanza Begins

Wed. 27th

AMERICAN LEGION MEETING 7 PM American Legion Hall 59 Douglas St., Uxbridge

Sat. 9th

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9:30 AM. Whitinsville Golf Club, 179 Fletcher St., Whitinsville . Tickets must be purchased in advance www.nmsboosterclub.com

Tues. 26th

Sun. 17th

Christmas Concert 6PM The First Church of Sutton 307 Boston Rd., Sutton

Sun. 31st

New Years Eve

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NMS Boosters announce Breakfast with Santa The Northbridge Middle School Booster Club will hold their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9th at the Whitinsville Golf Club. Tickets will include a magical morning with Santa including a hot buffet breakfast, craft, raffles, and children of all ages will have the opportunity to share their wish list with Santa Claus himself. All proceeds raised will directly fund sports programs at the Northbridge Middle School. The breakfast with Santa takes place at 9:30 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.nmsboosterclub.com. Tickets for children 1 and under are free, 10 and under are $15, and adults are $18. Photographer Barb Johnson will be on hand taking photos

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that will be available via digital album following the event. Families are welcome to take their own photos as well.

Middle school sports have been fully funded through fundraising activities created by the booster club as well as a participation fee since the programs were cut from the Northbridge Public Schools budget in 2014.

The booster club takes on the overwhelming task of raising over $40,000 each year to fund all sports including football, field hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball.

“We know that we, and many other groups are consistently reaching out to

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the generous business owners of our community seeking fundraising help.

We love that this fundraiser gives the local business owners a break and strictly relies on community involvement,” commented Boosters President, Jennifer Rice. “The Breakfast and our online auction already held gives an opportunity to reach out and get participation from the younger families in town. Year after year we meet new young families at our Breakfast and they get to interact with and meet our middle school athletes who volunteer at the event. It is a great opportunity for them

to directly see who they are helping, and on top of that it is a very special and magical morning with Santa.”

The Northbridge Middle School Booster Club is a donation-based Notfor-Profit created in 2014 after the sports programs were cut from the Northbridge Public School’s operating budget. The Northbridge Middle School Booster Club is operated by volunteers and collaborates directly with the Northbridge Public Schools to provide funding for middle school sports programs. To learn more about this organization, visit their website at www.nmsboosterclub.com or ‘like’ them on Facebook.

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Senior Corner

Northbridge Senior Center events posted The Northbridge Senior Center is located at 20 High Street in Whitinsville. Phone 508-234-2002 OPEN: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

SPECIAL GIFTS “Tis the season to shop so why not come to the Senior Center for some of your gift giving? They carry hats, scarves, mittens, holiday decorations and wreaths, jewelry, baby bibs and blankets, dog jackets and cat blankets, and so much more!

Come support the Senior Center. Open during regular business hours.

CENTER CLOSED Closed Monday December 25th, Tuesday the 26th, and Friday the 29th for the Holidays.

FALLON SALES PRESENTATION Tuesday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CRAFT CLASS Tuesday, December 5th from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.

At this class you will make a beautiful Christmas Ornament with instructor Barbara Johnson. $10/person, please call to sign up.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS CLASS Wednesday December 6th from 9:30 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Come exercise your funny bone!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Wednesday December 6th from 1;00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Enjoy tasty desserts, maybe dance a little to DJ Ken’s music, and enter the free raffle.

DANVERSPORT YACHT CLUB DAY TRIP Wednesday December 6th – Royal Tours presents a Holiday Luncheon Show: “Sleigh Bells Swing” with award winning jazz and cabaret vocalist Krisanthi Pappas. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a delicious lunch with your choice of stuffed chicken or baked scrod. $81/person, call Jeannine for more details and to sign up.

PIZZA AND MOVIE PARTY Saturday December 9th from 3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m..

They will be showing “La La Land” starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling then pizza will be served for dinner. $5/person, call to sign up.

SENATOR MOORE OFFICE HOUR Monday December 11th at 12:00 p.m.

VNA BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Tuesday December 12th 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

FLORAL MAKE AND TAKE Tuesday December 12th at 1:00 p.m. Make a beautiful holiday fresh flower arrangement.

Instructed by Jen from the Flower Shop. $15/person, please call to sign up.

RMV TRANSACTIONS Thursday December 14th, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and Thursday December 28th, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Call to make an appointment.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday December 19th at 3:00 p m.

MOVIE “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Wednesday December 20th at 12:45.p.m.

VETERANS SERVICES Rep, Carl Bradshaw Office Hour: Thursday December 21st from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Thursday December 28th, please call to sign up.

Happy Hol idays!

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Silver Club adds trip to 2017 Calendar

The Edwards Twins are coming to the Newport Playhouse! The Silver Club is planning a trip to see them on December 12th. The Edwards Twins are impersonators and put on a wonderful show.

People who have seen them before always look forward to seeing them again because they're so good. They play all over the world and haven't been back to Newport in quite a while. This is the synopsis from the Newport Playhouse website: Show Synopsis: The World Famous Edwards Twins, is the top twin and impersonation act in the world. Their vocals and looks will amaze you.

You will think you are seeing and hearing the real superstars right before your very eyes. From Barbra Streisand, Sonny and Cher, Andrea Bocelli, Bette Midler, Johnny Mathis, Perry Como, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder to Neil Diamond all in one show.

The Newport Playhouse has a wonderful buffet.

The bus will leave from the Whitinsville WalMart at 8:45 a.m. There will be a driving tour of Newport also. Join the Silver Club for a fun day out! The price is $87, all inclusive. Call Sue at 508-476-5820 for more information.

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Upcoming events announced at the Uxbridge Senior Center The Uxbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge. Phone: 508-2788622.

The senior center will be closed on Friday, December 22nd and Monday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. Also closed Monday, January 1st, 2018 for New Year’s Day. No lunches will be served and there will not be any medical transportation.

Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year! Remember your family, friends and neighbors that may be alone during the holidays. A simple visit, card, phone call or a home cooked meal would mean the world to them.

The Senior Center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of.” – Benjamin Franklin If you would like to come in for a delicious heart healthy meal, call by 10:00 a.m. to reserve your lunch. If you have questions about any of the upcoming events, please feel free to give them a call. Be sure to check out thier Facebook page and web page to keep updated. They will be planning more senior center trips, so stay tuned: https://www.facebook.com/UxbridgeMASeniorC enter/ www.uxbridge-ma.gov/coa

COMPUTER CLASSES Computer classes will be held every Tuesday at the Senior Center from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Students from UHS and BVT will continue to teach. You can call ahead to sign up or just stop in. Everyone is welcome. Student teachers can help you on your tablet, phone, nooks, iPads, Kindles, etc. Bring in your device and learn. They are wireless at the center so please feel free to

come take advantage of this service.

SHOPPING Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m.

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

GAMES Games at the Senior Center will be played during lunches. Card games every Tuesday and BINGO will be played on Thursdays.

LUNCH AND LEARN WITH POLICE CHIEF LOURIE Friday, December 1st, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Police Chief Lourie will hold his monthly Community Policing Bureau Presentation. His guest speaker is Dr. Charles Lutton and he will present “Normal Aging – It Is Not a Disease”. If you are not able to attend the Lunch & Learn, Uxbridge Community Television will film this event and it will be aired on local cable access 192 and Facebook. Remember, every Friday is Fish Friday.

FIRST NIGHT CELEBRATION Saturday, December 2nd, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Please join them at the senior center for their First Night Celebration. They will have the UHS Spartones, under the direction of Kathleen Penza, singing from 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. The McCloskey 8th grade chorus will have a holiday Sing-a-Long from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Students from Bethany Dzivasen’s UHS Family & Consumer Science class are baking homemade “Cookies from Around the World” for you to enjoy. They will also have hot cocoa, coffee and

tea to warm you up. Stop by to join them for a beautiful night of song and celebration as we all prepare to usher in the holiday season!

FALLONHEALTH Tuesday, December 5th, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Brian Guagnini, Sales Executive Medicare Sales for FallonHealth will talk about Senior Care Options. If you have any questions, please feel free to join. You can meet up with Brian after lunch. Be sure to sign up before 10:00 a.m.

TAI CHI CLASSES Thursday, December 7th through the 28th, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Ron Allen from Lark Studio will continue to teach Tai Chi at the senior center.

These classes help with balance and meditation.

Sessions will be free, but a suggested donation of $2.00 per class is welcome. Please call to register or just stop in for these fun classes!

SUMMIT ELDERCARE Friday, December 8th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Rebecca Carrington, Summit ElderCare, will present “De-Stress Your Life”. Life is stressful and now the holiday season is upon us, usually causing more stress. Come learn some tips on how to lessen your stress and have a little fun too. Join them for this enlightening and fun presentation.

PAGE TURNERS Tuesday, December 12th, 1:00 p.m. Uxbridge Free Public Library will hold “Page Turners.”

Chris Powloka will be in to talk about some of their newest books at the library. Handouts will be available. You are welcome to have lunch with them on this day and they will provide transportation home after if you ride in on the van. Please call to sign up.

KUROS OFFICE HOUR Tuesday, December 12th, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

State Rep. Kevin Kuros will host an office hour at the Uxbridge Senior Center. This will provide an opportunity for constituents to meet with the Representative and voice any opinions and concerns regarding their town. Any constituent who wishes to speak to Representative Kuros, but is not able to attend the office hour, is encouraged to contact him at 617-722-2460 or email Amanda.

Copeland@mahouse.gov CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Thursday, December 14th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

You are invited to the Uxbridge Senior Center’s Christmas Open House! Special guest speaker will be Trevor Smith “Laugh for the Health of It.” Trevor uses laughter and humor as a tool to enhance one’s quality of life. He will have a series of laughter wellness games and interactive exercises. Refreshments, door prizes and a full-filled evening is in store! Come and learn how the senior center can help you. Please sign up for this special open house event.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Thursday, December 21st, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Annual Christmas Celebration! Please come to this special luncheon. They will have a visit from Santa and other fun surprises. Call to sign up and celebrate Christmas.

SALMON HEALTH Tuesday, December 26th, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ask The Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic.

Salmon Health VNA will be available for the blood pressure clinic. Janet Iocabelli will be at the senior center every fourth Tuesday.

NEW YEARS EVE Friday, December 29th, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Annual New Year’s Eve at Noon hosted by Heather Hough, Whitney Assisted Living. Nancy Marshall will entertain everyone with her beautiful singing and music. Come celebrate and ring in the New Year!

SENIOR CENTER WISH LIST They welcome and appreciate the support of anyone in a position to give. Your donations make a significant difference in the lives of elders and help support their daily lunch program. All monetary gifts can be made out to the Town of Uxbridge with Senior center in the memo section of your check. Gift cards for Hannaford, Walmart and CVS also make nice gifts for senior in need.

They also continue to need in kind donations of Decaf coffee, paper towels and greeting cards.

One can donate directly to the center or on-line via the town’s web page. Every donation helps and comes enormously appreciated.Thank you to all who have already donated as well.

Christmas Christmas is a time of cheer, Of gifts and mistletoe, The people are gay as they go on their way, As they welcome the soft falling snow.

The children are singing their carols, In their sweet and childish way, But they too understand the meaning, Of a Merry Christmas Day. Lu Rondeau-Kogut Seventh Grade, 1943

These are from “Poetic Thoughts of a Young Girl” A collection of poems and short stores by Lucille Rondeau

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Millbury COA celebrates Chain of Lights Dec. 3rd The Millbury Council On Aging is located at 1 River Street in Millbury.

Phone: 508-865-9154 “CHAIN OF LIGHTS” During the Millbury Chain of Lights which will be held on Sunday, December 3rd from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. stop by the senior center for some holiday festivities. Decorate a gingerbread cookie in their beautiful vintage railroad car.

Enjoy the tea room which will have sandwiches and homemade desserts along with wonderful entertainment!

Shop many miscellaneous hand crafted items and a large raffle table!

• Meet Tony Bristol from 96.1 WSRS & spin the SRS Prize Wheel Between 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Free Trolley Rides “Performing at the Chain of Lights” • Millbury High School Jazz Combo at 12:00 p.m.

• Irish Step Dancers at 1:00 p.m.

• H&H Dance Academy at 2:00 p.m.

TRIPS RESORTS ATLANTIC CITY TRIP March 11th-13th, 3 Days, 2 Nights Trip includes overnight accommodation at resorts, transportation along with 2 dinner vouchers and show ticket Plus $25 free slot play.

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the senior center for a flyer!

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

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

RMV TRANSACTIONS Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. The Five Transactions are: • Licence renewals (under age 75)

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• Registration renewals • Change of Address • Duplicate license or registration • How to report a lost or stolen disability placard and how to request a replacement.

Call the center for an appointment.

Lunch Served Monday-Friday at Noon

TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Blood Pressure 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Tai Chi 10:45 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 11:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Yoga 11:00 a.m. Sing – A – Long 1:00 p.m. Cribbage & Scat

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

WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Craft Class 1:00 p.m. Social Bingo 6:00 p.m. Night Bingo THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Cards 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Adult “Coloring Class” 12:45 p.m. Whist 2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m. Computer & cell phone class, Reservations required.

FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. Shopping 9:30 a.m. Light exercise 12:30 p.m. Bridge & Scat

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"Ready for Christmas" , she said with a sigh.

As she gave a last touch to the gifts piled high.

Then wearily sat for a moment and read, Til soon, very soon, she was nodding her head.

Then quietly spoke a voice in her dream.

"Ready for Christmas." What do you mean?"

Ready for Christmas when only last week, You wouldn't acknowledge your friend on the street.

Ready for Christmas, while holding a grudge?

Perhaps you had better let God be the judge.

Why, how can the Christ-child come and abide, In the heart that is selfish and filled with pride.

Ready for Christmas, when only today A beggar lad came, and you turned him away.

Without even a smile to show him you cared.

The little he asked, it could have been spared.

Ready for Christmas, you've worked, it is true.

But doing the things that you wanted to do.

Ready for Christmas, you're circle's too small Why, you are not ready for Christmas at all!

She awoke with a start, and a cry of despair, There's so little time, and I've still to prepare!

"Oh Father, forgive me. I see what you mean.

To be ready means more that a house neat and clean".

Yes, more than the giving of gifts, and a tree; It's the heart swept clean that He wants to see.

A heart that is swept free of bitterness and sin Ready for Christmas means ready for Him.

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~Society ~ Uxbridge DAR Celebrates Veterans The Deborah Wheelock Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, welcomed the Flying Squadron to the Simeon Wheelock House to honor them for their service to the Nation and local community. Retired and National Guard members in attendance hailed from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. They represented military duty spanning war zones from Korea to Vietnam to more recent campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The group dates back to a post-Civil War era when veterans, wanting to perpetuate the memories of fellow soldiers, spoke to school children emphasizing the importance of appreciating the ultimate gift so many gave; their lives. In those days the veterans road wildly on horseback among the many one-room school houses in Uxbridge; hence their name became the “Flying Squadron”.

Sounds of Christmas at Valley Chapel “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style; in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas…” Who doesn’t love the sounds of Christmas?

Whether you like the classical or the contemporary, they have something for you this season at Valley Chapel, 14 Hunter Road in Uxbridge.

Like classical? Come hear Handel’s Messiah presented by the Blackstone Valley Community Chorus on Friday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. with special guest performers from Ithaca University. Free admission.

For a more traditional celebration, don’t miss Voices of Christmas, songs and messages of the season by Valley Chapel performers of all ages: children through adults on Saturday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Free admission.

Like a big brass sound? Come hear Birch Alley Brass, a 40-member ensemble sure to shake the rafters with Christmas favorites. Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. Free admission.

Everyone is welcome to attend any and all of these festive events held in Valley Chapel’s 900-seat auditorium.

Plenty of free parking; handicap accessible. More info at www.valleychapel. us or call 508-278-2315.

Sutton church Chain of Lights Holiday Dinner

The tradition and mission remains the same today although cars have replaced horses as the preferred mode of transportation. The group still presents programs in local schools at Memorial and Veterans Day assemblies so a new generation can better grasp and come to appreciate the true meaning of words like “patriotism”, “freedom”, “duty”, “honor”, and ultimately “sacrifice”.

A proclamation was read recognizing the Flying Squadron, an all-volunteer group, with a DAR Excellence in Community Service award for its contributions to Uxbridge youth for 143 consecutive years. The Flying Squadron embodies two objects of the DAR and well deserves this recognition for its dedication to promoting education and patriotism.

Individual certificates were presented along with a heartfelt thanks-for- yourservice token, a patriotic Christmas ornament hand-folded by Joy Demers of Joyful Things in Uxbridge. Major John Keeler, USAF, commands the group, and members present were Don Letourneu, Russell Wise, Tony Hicks, Annmarie Cleary, Janice Neitz, Nicole Darnell, Ernie Esposito, and Carl Bradshaw, Veterans Agent; Brian O’Neill and Michael Potaski were unable to attend.

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Spirituals & Folk Songs Come celebrate the reason for the season at the free annual Christmas Concert by the choirs and friends of First Church. All are welcome. The

On Saturday December 2nd, from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. all are welcome to join in the fellowship of the season by attending The First Congregational Church of Sutton's annual holiday dinner. The cost is only $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-11 and free for 4 and under.

The fabulous menu includes the following: roast beef, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, green beans, rolls, and icecream. Beverages include: coffee, milk apple cider and water.

Please invite your friends and family and plan on attending this wonderful meal to help cap off the Sutton Chain of Lights Celebration! The Tree Lighting on the Common takes place at 6:00 p.m. so this is the perfect place to end your day and begin your night.

The First Congregational Church of Sutton is located at 307 Boston Road, in Sutton.Call for information and tickets (508) 865-6914 Great Food ~ Great Friends ~ Great Family ~ Great Town!

First Church of Sutton is located at 307 Boston Road in Sutton and the event will take place on Sunday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m.

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Sutton Free Public Library announces calendar of events

The Sutton Free Public Library is located at 4 Uxbridge Road, in Sutton. Phone: 508-865-8752 www.suttonpubliclibrary.org FOR ADULTS: Top 10 Habits to Change Everything in Your Life. December 5th at 6:30 p.m.

• Is there an area of your life that is unfulfilling and you feel stuck?

• Would you like to change but don’t know how?

• Do you crave to live a more empowered and confident life?

If you answered “YES”, then this workshop is for you!

Sheryl Corriveau is a inspirational speaker, NASM certified personal trainer who specializes in the Pilates Method, an IIN certified holistic health coach, accredited with the American Association of Drugless Practioners and is also a Realtor with Premeer Real Estate. Space is limited, registration is appreciated.

Book Discussion Groups Let me be Frank by Julia Claiborne Johnson December 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center on December 21st at 6 p.m. at the Library One great title– two chances to discuss it each month! Book club books will be available at the desk of the library after the previous book group.

Books for the senior center discussion are also available at the senior center.

Writing Group December 14th at 6:00 p.m.

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

FOR CHILDREN: Letters to Santa December 1st- December 16th. Write a letter to Santa and place it in the special Santa Mailbox!

Mail your letters by Saturday, December 16th so that they get to the North Pole in time!

Chain of Lights December 2nd from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come celebrate the Chain of Lights with the whole town! The Girl Scouts will be providing free crafts and treats from 10:00 a.m.-Noon in the children’s area. So stop by and write a letter to Santa and check out their holiday items.

Crafternoon All ages. December 27th and December 29th from 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Drop in and make a special craft with them, no registration required.

Baby Storytime Ages 6-24 months. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

December 5th - February 13th. Songs, rhymes, and stories all geared towards little ones.

Wednesday Storytimes Ages 1-5. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. December 6th - February 28th. Stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Please note that Wednesday and Thursday Storytimes follow the same format.

Thursday Storytimes Ages 1-5. Thursday at 10:30 a.m. December 7th - March 1st. Stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft Please note that Wednesday and Thursday Storytimes follow the same format.

Harry Potter Ornaments December 12th at 6:00 p.m. A night of crafting both magic and fun! Join them for creating Harry Potter themed hanging ornaments. Space is limited, please register.

Kidding Around Yoga with Nichole Ages 4-7. Registration required (for individual dates) December 28th at 5:30 p.m.

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Free Movie Friday All ages. The Emoji Movie (2017, Columbia Pictures): December 15th at 4:00 p.m. This movie is rated PG and has a running time of 86 minutes. Come watch a fun family movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Sutton Public Library.

Lego Club Meetings Ages 5 and up December 7th at 4:00 p.m., December 19th at 4:00 p.m. & December 28th at 2:00 p.m. Join them for some building fun. They provide the Legos; you provide the creativity Music and Movement Program with Deb Hudgins. Holly Jolly Holidays: December 11th at 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-5. Come sing and dance along with Deb Hudgins as she shares stories and songs that will your body grooving and your mind growing! These programs are funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

FOR TWEENS/TEENS: Harry Potter Ornaments December 12th at 6:00 p.m. A night of crafting both magic and fun! Join them for creating Harry Potter themed hanging ornaments.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting Ages 12-18 December 13th at 4:00 p.m. Share your ideas for upcoming programs/performances and additions to the collection. These three meetings will be centered on planning the annual Winter Event. New members to the Teen Advisory Group are always welcome!

Tinker Tuesday Ages 10 and up December 12th at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to tinker.

Join them for a wires, batteries and mad creations. These programs are funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

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Adult Coloring Group December 7th at 6:30 p.m. Join in on the latest craze with their Adult Coloring Group. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month. No need to register, drop in. Bring your own coloring books and pencils, or use theirs.

Storytime at the Bank Ages 1-5 Join Ms. Shannon at the new UniBank (next to Market 32 and Five Guys) for stories and a craft!

UniBank’s storytime will take place two Mondays every month at 10:30 a.m. in the branch Community Room.

Upcoming dates: December 4th, 18th, January 8th, 22nd, February 5th, & 26th

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By Gail Van Kleeck

T’was the holiday season and as usual I was frantically thinking of presents to buy.

I’d been shopping and wrapping and baking like mad, But I didn’t feel peaceful. I didn’t feel glad.

My checklist was growing. I couldn’t get through.

My mind kept inventing one more thing to do.

There were parties to go to and people to see.

The angel was crooked on top of the tree.

Something was wrong with this beautiful season.

I stopped for a moment to search for the reason.

And in that silent moment, the reason was clear.

I’d forgotten the most precious present this year!

A present so precious, it couldn’t be sold.

It couldn’t be purchased with silver or gold.

A present too precious to place on a shelf, One I couldn’t give, till I had it myself.

For the present most precious, the present most rare, Is just that, the Present, the moments we share.

While the things we achieve or collect are fast gone, The love we create in the Present lives on.

So if I were dreaming, perhaps what I’d see, Is fewer gifts piled up ‘neath the Christmas tree.

There’d be simpler meals and tasks that could wait, We’d be there for each other, before it’s too late.

And so I wish you and all those you hold dear, A loving, compassionate and joyful new year!

When we choose to live in the present we empower ourselves to live a fuller and richer life. While we have no control over the part of lives that lay in the past and very little control over what may happen in the future, the present is the only time that we can truly choose our thoughts, our beliefs, our focus and our actions.

Happiness lies in the present. When we tell ourselves we will be happy when something specific happens in the future, we set the stage for feeling less happy in the present. The present is the only time of our lives, in which we have the opportunity to plant the seeds for our future. It is the only time when we can look at the path on which we’ve been walking and choose to continue on that path or to seek a new direction. And just as importantly, it is the time in life in which we can choose our focus.

Although some of us may think we are good multitaskers, our brains were designed to focus fully on only one thing at a time. This means that every present moment we use to focus on our fear for the future, our anger about the divisiveness and disrespect in our nation, or the hopelessness and helplessness we may feel, is a moment in which we diminish our opportunity to live a fuller, richer and happier life.

If we use the present to focus on what is already good in our life, or on becoming more aware of new possibilities, or on acting with compassion for ourselves and others we become empowered to enrich the quality of our own lives and for lives other than our own.

Imagine the positive changes we could make in our country, our community and our individual homes if we used the present to focus on the thoughts and actions that could pave the way toward a fuller, richer, happier and more meaningful future.

The Seeds of Our Tomorrows are Planted in The Present.

Columnist and Perspective-changing author Gail Van Kleeck lives in Northbridge, Ma. Website: www.gailvankleeck.org Email: gail@simplewisdom.com

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School News

Whitinsville Christian School News Drama Club wraps first show of the year

The Whitinsville Christian School Drama Club recently performed Disney’s The Little Mermaid as their first performance in the school’s new Nehemiah Center for Arts and Worship.

There were four shows, including a matinee during Thanksgiving weekend, where alumni and their families were welcomed.

“We typically produce a play in the fall and a musical in the spring,” said Drama Director, Mary Dykstra. “We chose a musical for our first show, because we were incredibly excited about the features of The Nehemiah Center. We’ve always been blessed with talented students, set decorators, and costume designers. We are thrilled to now have a facility that properly showcases that talent.” In addition to the state-of-the-art sound system, the stage is equipped with rigging that allows for easier set changes, and a smoother transition of the story. The crew also has a new scene room, offering more space for construction and storage. “The acoustics and technology in the Nehemiah Center are incredible,” said Shari Dunlap, Director of the Arts.

“We’ve enjoyed concerts from Band, Choir, and Orchestra, and now this wonderful musical from our Drama Club. It is such a joy to hear our students perform in this space.”

“The Little Mermaid is a story that families enjoy because of the lovable characters and story line, but one that also speaks to that special time when our children start to figure out who they are, as we parents help them to follow their dreams,” said Mary Dykstra. “Our Drama Club builds such a sense of community between all of the performers, the backstage crew, and the volunteers that make each show a success.

We have enjoyed sharing this endearing story with the greater community. We were also excited to see many of our Drama Club alumni over Thanksgiving weekend.”

funds for the school’s largest addition to date, as well as increasing the WCS Endowment Fund.

“The theme of Rise Up & Build comes from the Biblical story of Nehemiah, a political leader and visionary who decided to undertake the major construction project of rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls,” said Lance Engbers, WCS Headmaster. “The key verse in Nehemiah 2:18b says, ‘Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.’ The Nehemiah Center became the natural choice when it came time to choose a name for the physical structure. The Nehemiah Center speaks to the commitment of our entire community to rise up and make this beautiful addition to our campus a reality.”

“We are humbled by and in awe of this achievement,” said Dr. Adam Meyer, Director of Advancement. “Our sincere gratitude goes to the three chairs of the Rise Up & Build campaign. John Esler, Tony Brookhouse, and Tom Swaim have shown dedication and a generous commitment of time and resources without which we would not be celebrating the success of the campaign. Reaching our goal is important not only in the funding of construction, but also in the increase to our endowment fund. The fund is an important source of financial support for all WCS students. It allows WCS to keep tuition rates at an affordable rate, making a WCS education an exceptional value.”

The announcement comes as The Nehemiah Center is being utilized in ways that many have dreamed of for years. The Center for Arts and Worship hosted concerts for the WCS Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Encore Vocal

TAKE A BOW WHITIN WARRIORS! - Students in Grade 4 wanted to do something to help the victims in all the hurricanes down in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Four students from Ms. Martin and Mrs. Fraine's class took the lead and collected spare change at lunches for a week. In the photo above (L to R): Alicia Baptista, Julia Okenquist, Bella Fields, and Kevin Samir (Photo taken by Ann Pacheco). Kevin is holding the check that was sent to the Red Cross with a letter for $217.80. These four students counted out the money, and rolled the coins, during their recesses for a week to help others. Ms. Lori Fafard, the WES Principal, was so impressed with their dedication, math & leadership skills to run a successful campaign.

Ensemble in October. The WCS Drama Club performed Disney’s The Little Mermaid over two weekends in November to large crowds for all four shows. The new gymnasium saw cheering fans of the volleyball team and everyone is excited for the basketball season opener scheduled for December

8th. The Nehemiah Center also hosted an unprecedented Crusader Lecture Series with New York Times best-selling author Dr. Greger.

“WCS has been blessed with incredible growth in our facilities and our enrollment over the last two years,” said Sonia Zeyl, Director of

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Whitinsville Christian School celebrated opening night of Disney’s The Little Mermaid with the announcement that the recent Rise Up & Build campaign has not only met, but surpassed its goal of $18.5 million. Rise Up & Build is the capital campaign that provided

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High Achievement Levels reached at BVT

National Defense University visits Valley Tech

The students and staff at Blackstone Valley Tech honored veterans and active-duty military officials from 55 countries, including the United States, when the National Defense University visited the school.

The National Defense University, centered in Washington, D.C., provides graduate learning opportunities for international military leaders. The International Fellows are involved in a one-year intensive program focused on educating, inspiring, and developing national security leaders. As part of their studies, the group of 80 International Fellows visited Massachusetts to learn about education in the United States.

The group received a first-hand look at Blackstone Valley Tech’s best practices in vocational and academic education during its visit. The Culinary Arts program treated the visitors to a hearty Thanksgiving-inspired turkey lunch before the International Fellows participated in a question and answer session with administrators and students. The group was particularly interested in learning about the technical skills students were developing in their vocational classrooms.

“This school is an incubator for technical skills that are meant to bridge the gap between the theoretical and practical side of education,” said International Fellow Ade of Nigeria. “It’s an opportunity for students to really live out their dreams and use their hands to earn a living. I commend the efforts by the students and the school, and I believe the state will be the greatest beneficiary of the students’ skills.”

While touring the school, the International Fellows saw several vocational programs and school resources such as the school-based health center and the school’s Bridge Program. The

TOURING THE USA: The National Defense University’s International Fellows visited Blackstone Valley Tech to learn about the education system in the United States.

Pictured above (left to right) Senior; Derek Houle of Bellingham, Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal Anthony Steele, Senior; Ashley Hamilton of Millbury, Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick, Senior; Emily Whittacker-Smith of Northbridge, Senior; Zachary Bergeron of Blackstone, and International Fellow; TingShan of Taiwan who presented Dr. Fitzpatrick with a plaque as a Thank You. comprehensive tour of the school showcased the successes and challenges students and schools in the United States face.

The group was particularly interested in learning the ways students choose which vocational program to study during their high school years and their plans to continue pursuing their chosen fields.

“It was amazing getting to know the children have choices at a young age,” said International Fellow Alveer of Pakistan. “The students learn technical skills that will allow them to compete and work anywhere in the world.”

The event was another example of the ways Blackstone Valley Tech works to

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“It was a unique experience interacting with the National Defense University. The group was very diverse and I saw a lot of viewpoints I hadn’t seen before,” said Zachary Bergeron, a senior from Blackstone. “I also learned more about the different aspects of a military career that I hadn’t considered.”

The recent visit marked the second consecutive year the National Defense University has toured Blackstone Valley Tech to showcase different styles of education in the United States.

The impact of Blackstone Valley Tech’s integrated teaching techniques and cross-curricular challenges is evident in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam results released October 18. Students earned top achievement levels on the Spring 2017 MCAS exams by combining laboratory experience, classroom knowledge, and hands-on training.

The MCAS test is administered to tenth grade students each spring as a graduation requirement. Unlike the SAT or Advanced Placement tests, the MCAS exams involve 100 percent of the student population rather than selected or gifted students. The inclusion of the entire student population, along with their impressive scores, showcases BVT’s dedication to effectively reaching each student.

According to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, more than 99 percent of BVT’s Class of 2019 scored advanced or proficient on the English Language Arts test; 95 percent scored advanced or proficient on the Mathematics test; and 99 percent earned advanced or proficient scores on the Science and Technology/Engineering exam.

The results led DESE Acting Commissioner Jeff Wulfson to include Blackstone Valley Tech on his commendation list of seven high schools that had high achievement, made progress, and/or narrowed proficiency gaps.

“I am proud to recognize these schools for their steadfast work in helping their students meet challenging goals,” Wulfson said. “The seven schools are from a variety of settings and reflect the strength and variety of the Commonwealth’s public schools.”

In addition to the stellar scores the Class of 2019 earned, 170 members of the Class of 2020 shined on the acceler-

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ated MCAS Science exam. The students took the exam as freshmen and reached a 99 percent advanced or proficient achievement level.

The Spring 2018 exam will be the final administration of the traditional MCAS exam for high school students.

In Spring 2019, high school students will take the computerized next-generation MCAS exam. The next-generation test is more rigorous and scored differently than the traditional exam.

“As the legacy assessment is coming to an end, I can’t help but reflect on my 17 years at BVT and the lifetime of this assessment. I am so proud, and yet humbled, of our accomplishments and continuous growth and improvement,” said Rebecca Swasey, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. “Valley Tech was always up to the challenge, even from the inception of the high stakes exam, and we welcome the next generation assessment likewise. We are grateful for the support of our school committee, faculty students, and families for their partnership in this endeavor.”

Although the BVT faculty and staff are simultaneously preparing for the final administration of the traditional exam and the upcoming next-generation administration, they have found time to praise students for their hard work, celebrate the accomplishment, and identify new strategies to aid future students.

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School serves the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge.

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

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OLV announces Honor Roll

Marianapolis Preparatory posts Honor Students The following local students have earned their place on the Quarter 1 Honor Roll at Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, CT: HEAD OF SCHOOL LIST Samuel Bouchard, Douglas, Julia Crosby, Whitinsville, Ava Dussault, Sutton, Courtney Fleming, Douglas, Philip Heney, Douglas, Ryan Hourihan, Whitinsville, Eve Listerud, Uxbridge, Ryan Martin, Douglas, Salvatore Masciarelli, Northbridge, Bridget O'Leary, Rochdale, Brianne Rett, Uxbridge, Grace Rett, Uxbridge, Connor Tronerud, Sutton, Jake Violette, Whitinsville, Madison Webber, Douglas, Gabrielle Wood, Northbridge.

DEANS' LIST Xander Cook, Uxbridge, Alyson Hart-

FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL

man, Douglas, Kelly Heney, Douglas, Sydney Masciarelli, Northbridge, Jenna Olivieri, Douglas, HONOR ROLL Tyler Burton, Uxbridge, Tessa O'Leary, Rochdale Marianapolis Preparatory School is a coeducational, Catholic boarding and day school offering college preparation for students from the United States and 20 foreign countries.

Marianapolis enrolls 400 day and boarding students. The school's 150 acre pastoral campus provides a beautiful and safe haven for study and athletics. Established in 1926, Marianapolis is one of the oldest independent Catholic schools in New England.

HIGH HONORS GRADE 8 Avery Consigli Matthew Rizoli Ethan Robbins Daniel Twohig Benjamin Uthoff Daniel Wickstrom GRADE 7 Dominic Boscia Nick DeNorscia Madeline Kay Peter McHugh Olaf Minnich Megan Roe Meghan Trettel

GRADE 6 James Bernard Morgan Creighton Sophia Kay Avery Luther Cole Pinchuck Nicole Ramla Jackson Richie GRADE 5 Nathaniel Badzmierowski Lauren Horrigan Thomas Lynch Delaney Martin Sophia Wildes GRADE 4 Cecelia Dualu Emma Hurley Jack Hutchinson

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HONORS GRADE 8 James Alves Harrison Carven Carson Domey Andrew Kane Anna Wildes GRADE 7 Michael Allocca Katie Beaudrot

Carson DaCosta Olivia Dunleavy Emily Hourihan Anastasia Lynch Gia Madaio Noah Malkasian Mark Younes Michael Younes

GRADE 6 Eliana Kane Reese Luther Sean Maguire McKenna Morin Samantha Omar Madison Pino Michael Rizoli Sorcha Twohig

Abigail Britt Veronica Daly Deanna Dunleavy Kamil Minnich Samantha Pinto Thomas Zimmerman GRADE 4 Isabel Bolender Natasha Carreiro Greta Colonero Remmi Davis Ngalayei Dualu Nicholas Fortier Gisel Morrissette Karley Petion Owen Richie Anthony Santangelo

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Spellathon benefits Veterans

STEM Career Exploration at NM School Students and teachers from Northbridge Middle School participated in a STEM career exploration program by visiting international advanced manufacturer Saint-Gobain Research and Development facility in Northborough. The program, which coincides with Massachusetts Manufacturing Month, was sponsored by Blackstone Valley Education Foundation (BVEF).

The students attended a welcome session conducted by management that introduced them to the global reach of the company, its products, and its multiple overseas facilities. Employees then conducted tours of the facility, including production areas, research and development, and product inventory. The focus of the tour was to inform students about the multiple STEM career areas in a large global manufacturer. Tours were followed by a panel presentation and discussion relating to how individual workers and managers became involved in their jobs, courses they took in high school, and their continuing education and training beyond high school.

Lunch was then provided so that students could informally continue discussions with several of the workers.

Northbridge Middle School is a member of Blackstone Valley Education Foundation. BVEF provides numerous career-oriented on-site learning experiences throughout the academic year that extend classroom learning experiences for students, teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators of member school districts.

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Veterans from Uxbridge, Bellingham, and Woonsocket were part of a panel to talk about what it means to be a veteran, answer questions, and listen to comments from the students: Ernie Esposito, Joe Bagaglia, Tom Sanvi, Denis Seely, Tom Taft, Patrick Knauer, Brian Kauch, and Robert Bragdon.

The highlight of the assembly was a gift presented to the Uxbridge Supports Our Troops in the amount of $322 by 4th grader, Jenna Hamburg and to the Disabled American Veterans in the amount of $492 for a grand total of $814. Around 50 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 piggy bank money from home to donate to the veterans). After they took the test, they went back to their sponsors and collect-

ed monies for the Uxbridge Supports Our Troops and/or the Disabled American Veterans. In total for eleven years, the Grade 4 students donated close to $20,000 for our local veterans. Everyone is very proud of the Spellathoners and Donators.

This year the class that collected the most money for the Spellathon will go on a free field trip to Brockton Veterans’ Hospital in Brockton, to visit the disabled vets to sing songs, have lunch, and socialize with the veterans. Vendetti Bus Company is donating the bus transportation for this special day. The winning class was Mrs. Harcourt’s class with a total of $ $363.75. 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 medical appointments and for recreational activities in sports activities at the Hospital in Brockton.

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Whitinsville Christian School Honor Roll GRADE 6 HIGH HONORS Caroline Bolduc, Ella Brochu, Kate Crowley, Caleb Deters, Ethan Enoch, Maria Fletcher, Kaylin Fogg, Annika Fortna, Colin Gava, Avery Glidden, Caleb Huang, Ava Ibrahim, Will Johnson, Hannah Lashley, Delia Moloney, Meadow O'Connell, Hayden Plourde, Declan Smith, Justin Vos, Grace Walton, Abby Wozniak HONORS Nicolas Belucio, Molly Burkhart, Tyler Conlin, Ryan Cowan, Megan Foellmer, Camdyn Forget, Matt Godin, Liam Holgate, Kelly Keeler, Sean McGrath, Jaquelyn McNamara, Victoria McNamara, Brandon Ramos, Chloe Richey, Nathan Romine, Bella Silveira, Brandon Spiller, Jonathon Spiller, Lauren Stanick, Ally Weedon, Eme Wyndham, Erin Wyndham, Phoebe Zeyl GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Alli Anema, Allison Cinelli, Emily Dill, Fiona Donnelly, Lexi Ells, Trinity Ezedi, Grace Hart HONORS Jack Crowley, Aidan Giunta, Ethan MacGillivray, Lucas Silveri, Amanda Witkus GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Noah Allen, Lucien Forget, Nadia Gomolko, AJ Gorman, Jill LaBonte, Luke LaBonte, Stevie Paquette, Ella Rejmer

HONORS Juliana Buchanan, Abbi Cullen, Lauren Foellmer, Kayla Hannon, Annika Holm, Joshua Huang, Cece LaBonte, Riley Plourde, Mel Ravitz, Ethan Smith, Callie VandenAkker GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS Dylan Anema, Lucy Bowler, Drew Burkhart, Karlee Buurma, Ben Cannistraci, John Esler, Olivia Fleming, Ally Fogg, Anthony Gilbert, Micah Hart, Bella Ibrahim, Ben Johnson, Tom Karns, Bethany Peterson, Maggie Rejmer, Mikaela Rose, Fiona Shaw, Nicole Spiller, Ella VanTol, Anna Watters, Katie Weedon, Alyssa Worley HONORS Karen Bekhet, Lillie Burns, Hannah Glover, Josiah Graves, Judy Liu, Nathan Meininger, Zack Nolen, Madi Paul, Ashley Schofield, Nathan Walton, Brandon Whiton GRADE 10 HIGH HONORS Eden Allen, Haley Auslander, Vicky DeBarros, Connor Dudka, Makenzie Gorman, Tommy Hannon, Andrew Harvey, Peter Johnson, Hadley Koeman, Liam Smith, Jessye VandenAkker, Darnell Worley, Katie Wren, Catherine Yu, Anneke Zeyl, Candy Zhang HONORS Erin Brown, Niko Chalkiadakis, Olivia Cutler, Ally McGrath, Anela Picotte,

Dylan Ramos, Vanessa Rios, Olivia Toothman, Tim Tsai, Justin Vander Baan

GRADE 11 HIGH HONORS Aaron Bell, Michaela Cannistraci, Ben Casey, Nadiya Chalak, Quinn Colligan, Rachel Cozzens, Sam Dykstra, Tyler Gorman, Kateri Hart, Sam Hearn, Rebekah Lashley, Christina Leduc, Shirley Li, Caitlin Niu, Daria Pedersen, Nicolette Scinicariello, Christian Swaim, Abby Upham, Will Watters, Bobby Whiton, Michael Xu HONORS Gabe Brookhouse, Youjin Chen, Aaron Goodell, Nathan Haire, Aidan Holgate, Ben MacGillivray, Emma Oakes, Tori Paine, Justin Tulley, Emma-Claire Vanderslice, Vera Zhang GRADE 12 HIGH HONORS Claire Barker, Jacob Belanger, Niklaus Chen, Jakki Cloutier, Joshua Cook, Cara Cui, Diana Fu, Maeve Haseltine, Kate Johnson, Julie Kaminski, Mandy Laporte, Katelyn Lashley, Jada Leung, Jackey Ma, Grace Malabanti, Elizabeth Marder, Shannon Morrill, Sarah Moschini, Sam Paul, Drew Quercio, Cam Richey, Jackie Rose, Lindsey Swyers, Hanna VanderBaan, Jonny VanderSea, Josh Wiersma, Colin Wren, Victor Xing, Kingsley Zhang HONORS Esther Fomin, Tim Goodell, Ari Kasper, Thomas Norris, Rose Thayer

SUPERBOWL BOUND continued from page one Andrew Trettel converted all three PAT kicks.

“We take pride on being balanced and our offense was effective with J.D. and Conner giving us a solid one-two punch,’’ Archibald said. “Reece rose to the occasion and put the ball on the money. He missed three games when he broke his collarbone but he’s a tough QB who gets the job done. J.D. has speed, he’s shifty and explosive while Conner is more of a straight-ahead runner who’s tough to tackle.’’

When Clayton scored the Warriors first TD with 8:42 left in the game on a one-yard run, the Beavers’ lead dwin-

Programs for children with Special Needs

The Whitin Community Center (WCC) is pleased to announce that their Winter Schedule (November 27thMarch 4th) will be offering programs targeted to children with special needs.

These new exciting programs are the Tournament Of Champions and Brave Yoga. More exciting programs being offered this Winter for adults & children include, Saturday Sports Night, Pickleball, Baseball, New Year Transformation Challenge and AAU Basketball.

For more information on these programs please visit www.WhitinCommunityCenter.com or contact Member Services Desk at 508-234-8184. The center is located at 60 Main Street in Whitinsville.

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“Wahconah is explosive,’’ Archibald said. “They’ve got size and good athletes. We knew it wasn’t going to be a cakewalk. Their rally was a testament to their program and it says a lot about their character.’’

BVT’s captains are a high-character group, too, and they’ve provided quality leadership all year long. They include Jordyn Amero (tight end/defensive end), Austin Brodeur (offensive tackle), and Sam Niro (linebacker).

“Jordyn is explosive, physically blessed, and hard to block,’’ said Archibald. “Austin is a great leader, is quick and is a good run and pass blocker. Sam is our physical leader. We need him to be our enforcer.’’

Two juniors who get high marks are linebacker Alex Tashjian and guard/ defensive tackle Ethan Blake. “Alex plays the middle and he reads and reacts well,’’ Archibald said. “He’s instinctive, physical and has been a great addition. Ethan is one of our most talented kids. He’s strong, controls the line of scrimmage, and is a solid run blocker.’’

The 33-year-old Archibald, who’s been BVT’s head coach for seven years, knows his squad will have to rely on all of its strengths if the Beavers are to triumph in the Super Bowl.

“Mashpee has won two straight Super Bowls and will be the favorites,’’ he emphasized. “They’re a veteran team that’s big and physical and we’ll try to match their physical style.’’

The Beavers can counter with mental and physical toughness, talent, team chemistry, a high football IQ, quickness and speed. “Our work ethic and character are intangible assets that have also helped us to jell,’’ Archibald said.

When BVT’s players and coaches started pre-season practice last August, their goals were set. Topping the list was a league championship followed by qualifying for the playoffs. “We even talked about getting to the Super Bowl,’’ Archibald said. “But, we also knew the importance of focusing on the task at hand and we weren’t going to look ahead.’’

BVT is 11-0 and has captured a league title and a Central Mass.

Division 7 crown. The Beavers’ focus has indeed been on the immediate task and so far it’s paid big dividends.

SIDELINE SLANTS: BVT will enter the Super Bowl with 326 points scored and only 83 for its opponents. The Beavers’ defense has yielded an average of 7.5 points in their 11 games.

Archibald’s varsity assistants have played a major role in the team’s success. They include Matt Blood (defensive coordinator), Zack Green (special teams), Anthony Landini (assistant offensive coordinator), and Brad Creighton (linebackers, quarterbacks).

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Business Review

MRMC Black Tie Gala a huge success

A GREAT SUCCESS - $673,000 was raised for Milford Regional at the 2017 annual Mélange Gala and Live Auction held at Whitinsville Christian School in Whitinsville. Pictured (L to R): Andrew and Julie Salmon, Co-Chairs of Mélange Gala & Live Auction, and Edward J. Kelly, President & CEO of MRMC.

Milford Regional Medical Center raised an impressive $673,000 at their annual black-tie fundraising event, Mélange- A Musical Journey Gala and Live Auction, held recently at Whitinsville Christian School in Whitinsville.

Proceeds support Milford Regional and its mission of providing expert, compassionate care to the community.

More than 300 guests enjoyed an evening filled with music, dancing, conversation, fine cuisine and the opportunity to bid on valuable auction items and packages. More than 40 area businesses sponsored the event including Presenting Sponsor UniBank, as well as Platinum Album Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Caputo and Kevin Meehan's ImperialCars.com.

“It was wonderful holding our annual fundraising gala in the Blackstone Valley,” says Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of Milford Regional.

“Once again, community members and area businesses demonstrated their incredible support of Milford Regional through this year's Mélange. The impact of their generosity on the health and wellbeing of the region is visible throughout the Medical Center. We could not have come this far without

B. Frank opens this month in Uxbridge “Glasses are like shoes,” says Dr. Goswick. “You’re not going to go running in your heels, and you shouldn’t be wearing the same pair of glasses to both the gym and a nice restaurant.”

Dr. Christopher Goswick and Emily Goswick are the creators of B. Frank, the new eyewear and eye care facility on Route 16. They have always loved the fashionable side of glasses and each of them own over twenty pairs. They feel strongly that everyone should be able to own a few pairs of glasses both for fun and function.

“I've found most people want multiple pairs of glasses, but the high cost holds them back,” says Emily.

B. Frank is the Goswick’s answer to this dilemma. Their shop based on founding-father Benjamin Franklin, famous innovator and inventor of bifocal, offers low prices without compromising quality.

“It’s important to us to make glasses affordable, but we also feel very strongly about quality and durability,” says Dr. Goswick. “Honesty and frankness are big themes in our shop and we would never sell a pair of glasses we couldn’t stand behind.” B. Frank's glasses are fashion-forward, with emphasis always on affordable pricing.

"We have been in the field long enough to know what makes glasses expensive, usually designer labels and corporate infrastructure, and have designed a system to cut out the middleman and pass along savings," says Dr. Goswick.

Dr. Goswick, a contact lens specialist,

is also excited to announce the firstever monthly contact lens subscription service. "We now have the ability to mail contact lenses to patients on a

monthly basis, on a pay-as-you-go basis."

B. Frank will open on Route 16 this month. Keep your eyes peeled!

“It was wonderful holding our annual fundraising gala in the Blackstone Valley,” - Edward J. Kelly,

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF MILFORD REGIONAL

them. Our partnership has made Milford Regional the outstanding regional healthcare system it is today.”

In its 13th year, Mélange continues to be a significant fundraiser in support of critical hospital services because of the overwhelming support of the community, committee members and those on Milford Regional’s Healthcare Foundation board.

Harbro achieves Highest Recommendation Rating Harbro Sales and Service, recognized by DealerRater.com as Massachusetts most recommended used car dealership has done something almost unheard of anywhere. Last month Harbro received it’s 1,200th positive online review giving them 4.9 stars out of a possible 5.0 stars. Along with this milestone Harbro has also been able to maintain not only their “excellent” rating, but their achievement of being “100% recommended.”

DealerRater’s reviews are submitted by real people who write real reviews.

Every submission is filtered through DealerRater’s multi-step automated screening process. Then it is read by a real person, a content moderator to review and investigate suspicious postings, only reviews that have passed through both of these steps will remain posted.

This is one in a lengthy line of achievements that Harbro has obtained since it was established in 1973. Just since 2010 they have received the Consumer Satisfaction Award three times, the Massachusetts Used Car Dealer of the year award three times, and the coveted National Used Car Dealer of the year award twice. Not to mention not only having an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, but also being a finalist for the Torch Award for Business Ethics.

When you walk into Harbro you can read their mission statement “To change the way people feel about used cars and used car dealers, by treating others the way we want to be treated."

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Sand & Gravel Company agree to reduce emissions

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY - Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) hosted a tour at Casella Waste Systems in Auburn to celebrate America Recycles Day. Members of the Uxbridge Recycling and Sustainability Committee joined with other residents throughout the Blackstone Valley to learn more about curbside recycling, and the impact that contaminants, including plastic bags, have on the sorting equipment. Another tour will be organized in the spring. For more information and to get involved with BHC’s Trash Responsibly™ program, contact Bonnie Combs at bcombs@BlackstoneHeritage Corridor.org.

In a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Kimball Sand, a sand and gravel company operating in the Massachusetts communities of Blackstone and Northborough, agreed to reduce its emissions of hazardous air pollutants and visible emissions as required by federal clean air laws.

Kimball Sand operates rock crushing equipment including stone crushers, screeners, conveyer belts, as well as its engines at their facility. The equipment is subject to federal Clean Air Act (CAA)’s New Source Performance Standards for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants, and the engines are subject to the CAA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.

To comply with the federal Clean Air Act requirements, Kimball Sand conducted visible emissions testing at its Northborough facility and submitted required documents regarding the equipment for both facilities. In addition, Kimball Sand replaced its three

existing engines with newer, cleaner engines.

Under the agreement, Kimball Sand paid a penalty of $120,000 for its violations of the Clean Air Act. By replacing its stationary diesel engines, Kimball Sand will reduce hazardous air pollutants, including formaldehyde. Exposure to air toxics may produce a wide variety of health difficulties. Compliance with emission standards also helps reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter. These pollutants can have a range of health effects, including respiratory issues, especially asthma among children and seniors.

NOTE: • EPA info on stationary sources of air pollution contains additional resources about this and other important issues for federal facilities and the regulated community (https://www.epa.gov/stationary-engines).

• EPA Clean Air Act enforcement: https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/airenforcement.

AARP & Postal Inspection Service team up for ‘Operation Protect Veterans’

AARP Massachusetts announced that it is joining forces with the AARP Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for Operation Protect Veterans: a campaign to warn those who have served in the military about scams and fraud schemes that target veterans. The major educational campaign will reach out to veterans in

communities across Massachusetts and nationwide.

With a new AARP survey showing that veterans are frequently targeted by scam artists and victimized twice as often as the rest of the public, the goal of the Operation Protect Veterans education campaign is to leverage the extensive reach and communications

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“Unfortunately, the men and women who bravely served our country have become a prime target of telephone and online thieves,” said AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins.

“While veterans are bombarded by the same scam pitches we all receive, our research found that they’re also under special attack by a number of additional scams tailored just for them.”

According to the Fraud Watch Network’s recent survey 16 percent of U.S. veterans have lost money to fraudsters, as compared to 8 percent of nonveterans. Veterans also report that they are targeted by a large number of scams directly related to their military service or the veterans’ benefits they receive.

Eighty percent of the veterans surveyed said they have encountered veteranspecific scams.

“The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is committed to protect our veterans from scammers who continuously prey upon them for their own illicit gains,” said Guy Cottrell, Chief Postal Inspector.

“We will continue in our fraud prevention efforts to inform veterans about

scam artists who fraudulently utilize advances in technology and tailor their pitches towards them.”

In addition to showing how deliberate targeting may be leading to higher victimization rates among veterans, the survey also explored how veteran scam victims differ from the general public.

For instance, veteran scam victims say they are more likely to trust a person who has previously served in the military. And victims say they are more likely to donate to charities that support our service members and veterans.

“To a savvy con-artist, stolen valor can be an extremely effective tool,” said Mike Festa, State Director of AARP Massachusetts. “We’ve heard from a number of former and current scam artists who tell us they specifically target vets with false claims of military service brotherhood, or that they know patriotism among vets can be a powerful window in to their hearts and wallets.”

AARP and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are warning veterans and their families to be on the lookout for some of the most common schemes and scams directed at veterans, including: • The benefits buyout offer: This

scheme takes advantage of veterans in need by offering a quick upfront buyout in exchange for future disability or pension payments.

• The fake charitable giving request: Fraudulent claims about benefitting veterans or wounded service members.

• Fraudulent records offer: In this scam, veterans receive a contact claiming that for a fee only the scammer can access your military records or government forms. But this information is available for free through local U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offices.

• A VA phishing scam: A scammer claiming to work for the VA calls veterans and asks for Social Security numbers and personal financial information.

• The bogus employment scam: Scammers collect personal information or charge a fee for obtaining a job that doesn’t exist.

To raise scam awareness among veterans and their families, Operation Protect Veterans is utilizing advertising, social media, email messages, brochures, telephone calls, mass mailings and a new website, www.aarp.org/ProtectVeterans. The Fraud Watch Network has also produced a Veterans edition of its popular Watchdog Alert Handbook. In a major component of the outreach campaign, printed materials will be distributed in many of the nation’s 37,000 Post Offices and AARP’s state offices.

AARP’s membership includes 6.5 million veterans and the U.S. Postal Service is the nation’s largest employer of veterans, with 113,000 of its workers having served in the military.

FMI call a free helpline at 877-9083360 to speak with volunteers trained in fraud counseling.

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Country Montessori Early Learning Center Celebrates 31 Years of Service

Lucy Lukason has a lot to smile about these days. The school she founded in 1986, Country Montessori Early Learning Center of Sutton, has grown from one classroom with one teacher and an aide to a thriving learning center with three classrooms, twelve teachers and one hundered twenty five preschool and kindergarten students.

“We started in the same beautiful countryside setting where we are today and just expanded the school’s offerings as the town grew,” Ms. Lukason said. “Five or six years ago we increased our hours to better meet the needs of working parents. We have early morning and after work drop-off times and are open year round including school holidays, snow days and the summer, too,” she added.

In October, the name of the school was changed to include the words early learning center to better reflect how the organization operates today. Parents have the option of children attending a half or full day preschool or kindergarten with extended hours. The school embraces Dr. Maria Montessori’s belief that children are natural learners and that the ages from birth to age six are critical. A child’s natural curiosity to learn is cultivated, the individual readiness of each child is incorporated into teaching practices and age appropriate curriculum is used.

Lisa Lukason, Lucy’s daughter joined the school as assistant director last year.

Lisa spent five years at Bright Horizons in Marlboro managing the curriculum for three classrooms as a coordinator and was a lead teacher. “I am excited to bring what I learned in the field into our classrooms. It’s important to encourage children at an early age to discover and

classroom. Jane Curtain, longtime resident of Sutton and a lead teacher in the kindergarten classroom, has enjoyed working at the school for many years.

Millbury resident Sue-Ellen Marcaruso, a teacher’s assistant in the preschool classroom, joined the staff after her children graduated from the school.

Founded in 1987, Country Montessori is an independent Montessori school

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Miss Lisa Luckason (on left) and Teacher's Aid Chris Bailey sit with children during reading time. learn new things on their own.

Teaching them how to take care of their community; the classroom, learning how to interact well with other children and self-help skills is essential,” she said.

This past year the school building was extensively renovated. Classrooms were updated with new flooring, walls and furniture. New storage areas and cubbies for students’ belongings were created and rooms were painted.

Several of the school’s accomplished former students live in greater Central Massachusetts. State Senator Ryan Fattman, Worcester-Norfolk district and his wife Stephanie Fattman, the Register of Probate of Worcester County are two local politicians.

Bridget O’Neil, is the owner of Murphy

Academy of Dance based in Grafton.

Dr. Steve Lachowski is Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at MCPHS University and practices physical therapy.

“Many former students are now enrolling their children at the school which is exciting for me to see the cycle repeated. It’s a complement and a significant accomplishment to know that they want their children to be educated at the same preschool and kindergarten that they attended,” Lucy Lukason said.

Country Montessori has provided a great work environment for its dedicated team of teachers and aides. Several of the staff have worked at the school for decades. Chris Bailey of Millbury started working as a teacher’s aide with Lucy when the school had only one

UniBank partners on grant addressing unbanked and underbanked individuals

The Worcester Community Action Council has received a $62,000 grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts to develop and implement the Bank On program model to address the high number of unbanked and underbanked individuals in Worcester County. Bank On brings together community-based organizations, local government, and financial institutions to address the needs of those striving to rise out of poverty and become financially healthy. With its main branch located in Whitinsville, UniBank will act as the lead banking agency for the program.

offering half and full day preschool and kindergarten programs, year-round extended hours and a summer learning and activity program. The school provides a learning center with a preschool and kindergarten environment with extended hours recognizing the need for a quality preschool and kindergarten for working parents.

The grant was one of eleven Activation Fund grants recently awarded by the Foundation totaling almost $700,000.

“The goal of the Activation Fund is to enable an organization to move to a higher level of capacity and to then continue to function at that higher level after the grant ends,” noted Dr. Jan Yost, President and CEO of the Foundation. “This grant will help the Worcester Community Action Council leverage the successful Bank On model to increase financial education stability in Worcester County, and the Foundation is pleased to support this effort,”

Yost added.

The Foundation was established in 1999 with the proceeds from the sale of Central Massachusetts Health Care, Inc., a physician-initiated, not-for-profit HMO. The Foundation currently has assets of approximately $72 million and has awarded grants totaling more than $37 million since it began its grantmaking in 2000. For further information about these grants or about the Foundation’s grantmaking programs and application process, please visit The Health Foundation’s website at www.hfcm.org or call (508) 438-0009.

Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) is hosting a Reusable Tote Bag Workshop on Wednesday, December 13th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the new Blackstone Valley Education Hub located at the Linwood Mill, 670 Linwood Avenue, in Whitinsville.

The free class is offered by volunteers of BHC’s Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) Program and will offer instruction on how to repurpose former bird seed and animal feed bags into reusable tote bags.

BHC launched a new volunteer sewing activity in September to recognize National Sewing Month and to honor the National Heritage Corridor’s rich textile history. The repurposing of non-recyclable materials like bird seed and animal feed bags speaks to BHC’s Trash Responsibly™ program which works with communities on litter

cleanups and recycling initiatives.

Bonnie Combs, Marketing Director at BHC and manager of BHC’s Trash Responsibly™ program, has been volunteering in the community with fellow VIP Anita Droby of Uxbridge, on several sewing workshops. The Blackstone Valley Education Hub is a new space in the Linwood Mill managed by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and is being provided to BHC for the workshop.

A limited number of sewing machines will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. If you have a machine, you are welcome to bring it. Seed and feed bags will be provided. Some basic sewing skills are helpful. To register for the workshop, contact Bonnie Combs at bcombs@BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org or call (508) 234-4242.

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UDTC signals high energy for 2018 Candidate Seats

Dear Editor; The Uxbridge Democratic Town Committee (UDTC) held its monthly meeting at Uxbridge Lower Town Hall at 7 p.m. on October 18th. There was almost standing room only due to the many other Democratic grass roots organizations and potential candidates looking to run in the State and Town 2018 elections who attended. These organizations included the Blackstone Valley Progressives, the Millville Democrat Town Committee, and the Uxbridge High School Democrats. Pam Maloney represented the Blackstone Valley Progressives. She mentioned they are trying to get more people involved in Blackstone and are committed to the Raise15 campaign, which represents raising the State minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Millville Democratic Town Committee currently has 4 members and is looking to grow their committee as well. The Uxbridge High School Democrats have held Executive Board elections, and Joey Dubois has been officially elected as President, Riley Malone as Vice-President, and Trevor Rafferty as Secretary.

They meet every other Tuesday at 6 p.m., and are seeking new members.

Next on the agenda, Anthony Vigliotti, who is the Worcester Registrar of Deeds, gave a very compelling speech on his upcoming bid for reelection in November 2018. For those who do not know, Mr. Vigliotti is a lifelong Democrat, an attorney, and was a campaign manager for former President Jimmy Carter. In Tony’s own words, “The Worcester County Registry of Deeds is the most progressive office in the United States, they are as technically advanced as it can be, and we have reduced our staff from 59 to 22. There are no more paper books since 1990, and all records are kept electronically.”

To add, Tony is actively involved and offers his help to all towns, communi-

ties, and the youth to continue to move the Democrat party in the right direction. He is an asset not only to Worcester County Registry of Deeds, but to all of us fellow democrats. On behalf of UDTC, we look forward to helping his successful campaign.

Ryan Fattman might have some competition. Thomas Merolli announced at the meeting he is considering running for our State Senate seat. Thomas is a Mendon resident and currently Mendon's Assistant Town Manager, Economic Development Chair and serves as the Mendon Democratic Town Committee Chairperson.

Merolli said at the meeting, "As the people in the Valley are struggling to stay afloat in this economy, Fattman has repeatedly failed to secure from the state the finances our district needs. He votes against common sense legislation, such as wage theft protection. He seeks to deny working people the right to a living wage. He wants us to believe immigrants are at fault for our economic difficulties, but he will refuse to put his name to any bill that could actually relieve the economic pressure his constituents live under every day. While our public schools are struggling, Fattman votes for more charter schools and less public education funding. He votes against civil rights protection for our transgender residents. He views the people he represents as a mix of legitimate and illegitimate, Folks, we can do better. This is why I am considering running for State Senate. I firmly believe that a new world is within our grasp. Massachusetts has been the first in the country for so many things. We led the nation in healthcare once before, there is no reason why we can't do it again. I believe we have a valuable opportunity to be the first state in the nation to offer a “biblical” option for health care to everybody. We could unburden our citizens from the binds of

insurance companies and bring quality care to those who need it. I believe that there is no reason why we must accept a formula for public education which punishes struggling towns. We need better funding for our schools.

As a State Senator I have ambitious dreams for Massachusetts, but I also

abolitionism, or labor rights, our region has left its mark. I hope that regardless of who we nominate for State Senate in 2018, he or she will be a person of integrity and humanity who can keep the tradition alive".

The energy at the meeting continued with Patrick Malone, a 22 year old lifetime Uxbridge resident and graduate from Uxbridge High School, who announced he is considering making a splash into politics by running for the open seat of State Representative in our district in 2018. Pat is currently a senior at UMASS Amherst who will be graduating in the spring with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Along with his studies, he is a fundraising chair for the Massachusetts College Democrats and was given the opportunity to work at the State House where he witnessed first hand how both sides can work together. He stated, "I think people of my age can be the voice for the people, we can help with climate change and I believe we can make college affordable. We can help the people that lost their jobs overseas, we can retrain them and get them back to work, and I believe in green energy as another sector, and we need more work on the opioid crisis. If we want to get out of the current situation we have to have people in office that believe it's possible. I have the belief that we can work together and I have the energy. This community is near and dear to my heart, I grew up here, and I look forward to speaking to more people about my possible candidacy for State Rep." Kevin Tagliaferri kept the momentum going with his announcement at the meeting for a possible run for State Representative. Kevin is an attorney, Chairman of the Bellingham Democratic Town Committee and a Democratic State Committeeman. He began his speech by first announcing, “Bellingham will be sponsoring an Opioid

see the direct needs. Why should Millville schools fear economic catastrophe? Why should teachers anywhere in the Valley grapple for supplies? Our children have a right to an education, and we must see to it that they receive one. I believe there is no reason why we can't defeat the scourge of opioid addiction in a way which treats it as what it is, a public health crisis. We can no longer hear the refrain that there are not enough beds for addicts. I sadly think it is safe to say we all know at least one person, if not more, affected by this disease. Why should we allow Governor Baker to cut treatment funding in the name of socalled "fiscal responsibility" while our friends and children die?

I believe there is no reason that we can't rebuild the middle class that made this country such a power house in the first place with good, union jobs. I will stand by our workers, on or off the clock. Time and again, we have been shown that the ideas people can get behind are those which call upon the better angles of our nature and improve society. The Blackstone Valley has long been a home to bold ideas.

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forum at the Bellingham Town Library, held last month by the Norfolk DA 's office. Kevin went on to say, “I was approached by people and that's why I am considering a run for State Rep. I am a graduate of UMASS. The Democratic Party cares for the majority of the people, not for their own benefit, but for what's good for everyone. We have an open seat and everyone is saying we need to go Blue and we need to show up, we have to show the residents of this district and residents of the state that the democratic party is back, and we care about the real people and their real issues and their real problems. I have been helping people most of my life. I was a social worker and helped kids, and then went to law school and now helping people and giving people direction. Not enabling people, but to help people. I have formed a committee and I am not sure it's doable because of money. It’s a daunting task, but if I can find a way to raise the monies I will be running for State Rep." Tom Houle, who is on the Board of Selectman in Millville, announced also at our meeting he is currently exploring a possible run for State Representative, but has since withdrawn from consideration.

Last, but not least, Brian Plasko an Uxbridge Resident, spoke about the possibility of running for Selectman in town. The election will be held in May 2018. Brian addressed the members, "I have a huge concern about what's happening in our town in regards to the water supply. We need to do a better job with communication on the BOS. Every town has issues but we need to work together better. We need business to come into town. We need to improve the infrastructure. We can't just keep raising taxes; we need help by encouraging business to come to our town.

That is what I plan on working on as a Selectman. I look forward to speaking to more residents about their concerns."

David Quiroa introduced himself to our committee as the field manager for the Mass Democratic State Committee for Worcester County. He is here to help our town committees with coordinating events and campaigns. He also hosted a VoteBuilder training last month.

The remainder of the meeting focused on the bylaws of the Uxbridge Democratic Town Committee. Committee member Tim Bonci has been working tirelessly on a draft of the bylaws.

Another update of these bylaws will be addressed at the next meeting.

Lastly, a motion was made by Secretary Maria Newman and seconded by member MaryJo Murray for Art Dubois to be Vice Chair of the Uxbridge Democratic Town Committee.

A unanimous vote was taken by all members present.

The UDTC is actively seeking new members and associate members and encourages persons who may be interested to attend a meeting.

FMI Contact:Laura Olson at uxbridge demtowncommittee@gmail.com.

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Golf Outing helps aide school funding

Blissful Meadows Golf Club hosted a large group of kindhearted golfers at the 26th Annual “Company Open” Charity Golf Outing. Local businesses sponsored teams who challenged each other for title of “Company Open Champ”, and team “Boston Container” took the win. As in the past, Blissful Meadows has donated the proceeds from this event to local schools in Uxbridge, Douglas, Northbridge and the Blackstone Valley Tech, to be used for their athletic and educational programs.

This year, with the golf outing as well as their annual “Golf Ball Drop” courtesy of Mass Stump & Tree Removal, they have provided the recipients with a combined total of $14,215.00. With the donations and participation from their many sponsors, vendors, players, staff, friends and family, they will be able to help fund four local school programs; classroom technology enhancements at the Taft Early Learning Center in Uxbridge, the Northbridge High School’s Student Academia Program, the Douglas High School’s Athletic Department, and the Blackstone Valley Tech will get a carpentry prefabrication storage unit.

Most of the generous sponsors and participants have been supporting this event year after year. They are local business men and woman, who look

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Sports Shorts

Spring Soccer registration Now Open in Uxbridge

A GREAT CAUSE - Raising funding for local schools (L to R) John Susienka, Northbridge High School; Gordon Bliss, Owner, Blissful Meadows Golf Club, Anthony Steele II, Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal of Blackstone Valley Tech; Kevin Carney, Superintendent, Uxbridge Public Schools; Desi Vegas, Assistant Principal of Douglas High School; Mark Laskowski, Club Manager, Blissful Meadows Golf Club. forward to this event every September.

They play and they donate because they know their support is making a difference in their home towns, with their local youth. And, of course, they have a blast and enjoy the beautiful

golf course conditions and the friendly atmosphere.

They invite you all to join them on September 14th, 2018 for the 27th Annual Company Open Charity Golf Outing.

Even though it is winter, soccer season is just around the corner! Uxbridge Youth Soccer League strives to develop the skills of each individual player in a fun, challenging and supportive environment.

The Travel program of Uxbridge Youth Soccer offers competitive and recreational soccer for players in grades 3 – 12. Players will be assessed and then placed on teams that will compete against other teams in the region.

The travel soccer season will run from late March through early June.

Registration for spring travel soccer closes December 31st.

The In-Town program of Uxbridge Youth Soccer offers soccer programs for children aged 3 - 8.

• PreK-3 (Under 4) program is a coed, six week program running Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., early April through late May. • PreK-4 (Under 5) program is a coed, eight week program that meets two times per week, Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday

mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

The season runs from early April – early June.

• K (Under 6) program meets two times per week, Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m. The season runs from early April – early June.

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

Parents willing to volunteer as coaches are always encouraged to volunteer.

You may sign up as a volunteer when you register your child.

Register now! For more information and to register, visit www.uxbridgeyouthsoccer.com / Uxbridge Youth Soccer League. The site includes information, registration, contacts and maps.

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

• In one study, older people with the highest loss of muscle strength were four

times more likely to be disabled, have difficulty walking and need walkers or other mechanical devices to help them walk (Am J Epidemiol, 1998; 147(8):755–763). The authors of this study said, “Exercise decreases body fat and obesity, increases muscle strength, improves balance, gait, and mobility, decreases likelihood of falling, improves psychological health and reduces arthritis pain, heart attacks, osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes."

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

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Exercise Reduces Loss of Muscle Muscles are made up of thousands of individual muscle fibers. Each muscle fiber is innervated by a single nerve.

With aging, humans lose the nerves that innervate muscle fibers and with each nerve loss, they lose the associated muscle fiber. For example, the vastus medialis muscle in the front of your thigh contains approximately 800,000 muscle fibers when you are 20 years old, but by age 60, it will have only about 250,000 fibers. The average person loses about eight percent of muscle size in the decade between 40 and 50 years of age, and the rate of loss increases to 15 percent per decade after age 75 (J Am Geriatr Soc, March 2003;51(3):323-30).

You can slow the loss of muscle fibers as you age and can enlarge the remaining muscle fibers by exercising against resistance, but you cannot increase the number of fibers once they are lost (The Journals of Gerontology, August 2012).

Resistance exercise increases muscle size and strength in older people (Med. Sci. Sports Exerc, 2011; 43 (2): 249–58), but with aging you need to work much harder to gain the amount of strength that a younger person would get with the same program. In older people, resistance training can enlarge the remaining muscle fibers, but it does not increase the number of fibers in a muscle (Med Sci

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Sports Exerc, July 2011; 43(7):1177-87).

How to Grow Larger Muscles The stimulus to enlarge a muscle is to exercise against resistance vigorously enough to damage your muscles. Muscles grow when they heal from muscle damage. You can tell that you are causing muscle damage because of the burning you will feel in muscles when you are exercising and the delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) that you feel 8 to 24 hours after you finish exercising.

Then you take easier workouts until the soreness goes away, usually in 24 to 48 hours. If you take hard workouts when muscles are sore, you are likely to tear them and not be able to exercise again until your injuries heal.

Taking in extra protein without doing resistance exercise will not increase muscle size or strength; see my report on Extra Protein Does Not Enlarge Muscles. However, eating foods that contain both protein and carbohydrates after a workout can help muscles to heal faster and grow stronger.

Lighter Weights with More Repetitions In one study, older men gained more muscle strength by spending more time lifting lighter weights, whereas younger men gained more muscle strength by lifting heavier weights. In younger men, doubling exercise volume by spending more time lifting weights produced limited added muscle enlargement. In older men, it resulted in much larger muscles and far more strength (The Journals of Gerontology, August 2012).

Exercising as You Age Keeps More Fast-Twitch Fibers Muscles are made up primarily of two

types of fibers: fast twitch fibers that govern strength and speed, and slow twitch fibers that govern endurance. Inactivity causes a far greater loss of the fast twitch muscle fibers that govern strength and speed (J Cell Mol Med, Sep 2009;13(9B):3032-50), so exercise makes you stronger by causing your muscles to retain more fast twitch fibers.

Benefits of Life-long Exercise Inactivity at any age causes tremendous loss of muscle size and strength. If you inactivate a leg by putting it in a cast, you lose a large amount of muscle size in just four days. However, if you make the inactivated leg muscles contract by stimulating them with an electric current, some of the loss of muscle size is prevented (Nutrition, Acta Physiol (Oxf), March 2014; 210(3):628-41).

Life-long competitive athletes over 50 who train four to five times per week do not lose as many of the nerves that innervate muscles, so they retain more muscle size and strength with aging (The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Sept 2011;39(3):172-8). Other studies show that life-long competitive runners over 60 had almost the same number of muscle fibers as 25-year-olds. If you are not a life-long exerciser, there is still plenty of benefit from exercise no matter when you start.

STAY THE COURSE John Allegrini, Trainer Elite Feel Good Fitness American College of Sports Medicine Certified (ACSM), Health Coach Advisor feelgoodfitnessone.com

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Harlem Globetrotters Basketball World Tour

The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment, will bring their 2018 Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour to Boston to take on their longtime adversaries the Washington Generals at TD Garden on Friday, December 29th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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REAL ESTATE Multigenerational Homes on the rise

by Cindy Donati

Over the last few years we have enjoyed continued equity-gains with our real property. Values are almost back to where they were before the Great Recession and are continuing to trend upward. In Worcester County, the average list price for a home in 2013 was $326,634, and in 2017 the average was $399,826.

As realtors, we are always researching and analyzing the markets. Recently, we’ve learned another interesting fact related to the success of the market: there has been a resurgence of multigenerational homes. The number of Americans living in a multigenerational home is the highest it’s been since the 1950s. Last year 13% of all homes sales were purchased by multigenerational families.

Due to economic and social changes, there is a growing number of people choosing to live in multigenerational homes. Be it to take in aging parents, or consolidating homes for economic reasons, it is a cultural change that is spreading across America encompassing 60 million people. That’s one out of every five Americans! There are many factors that contribute to this trend, including: longer life expectancies, college tuition debt, rising child care costs, and a more ethnic diversity in our communities. People are coming together out of need and finding that a lot of good comes out of families living and working together. In other parts of the

world this is more than a concept, it is a way of life.

The success of a multigenerational home is largely dependent on setting rules and boundaries up-front. Space and use must be designated and defined, utilities must be split, and even the logistics of meals must be planned out. Establishing these boundaries and understanding what is most important to everyone will ensure everyone’s happiness and financial security.

Before any type of purchase or construction begins, it’s important to speak with a professional regarding equity and ownership.

Most times, one party is selling their current home, and financing the construction of an addition on the other. Sometimes, both parties are selling and purchasing a larger home.

Whatever the case, the family members

must define terms of ownership and how the deed is taken, how equity will be split, especially if a parent is selling a family home and has other children that will not be living in the same house. Contacting an attorney to guide you through this will be time and money well spent.

Purchasing or creating the necessary space for a multigenerational family can take a little more searching and or planning. To start with, you need to establish whether a new, larger home, a home with an unfinished space to be designed to fit your needs, or perhaps a whole new construction. Learning the local zoning by-laws, as some towns have restrictions that may not permit you to use the property as you wish. Planning to accommodate additional family members can be a

challenge. For example, we often think easiest thing to do is the put an apartment over the garage for our parents.

However, this arrangement that was a solution eventually becomes a problem as our parents age. Recognizing this trend and the needs of their clients, builders have developed specialties and plans that accommodate multigenerational living. They have collected data and have the resources to design living space and flow to encompass everyone’s needs.

As with all large financial and life decisions, seeking the advice of professionals will help you decide the best course for you. As real estate professionals, we are more than happy to help you find the best property to fit your needs.

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