The New Uxbridge Times - October, 2016

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Dog Park planning unleashed Story & Photo by Constance Reddy Dwyer At a recent meeting at the Uxbridge Police Station with Officer Josiah Morrissette and Uxbridge resident Cindy Scott, plans for a Dog Park in Uxbridge were discussed with great enthusiasm. “A small group of us, as volunteers, discussed a dog park here almost 3 years ago and we went before Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board to show our plans and gain the support we needed,” said Cindy.

“It actually began in 2013 when Laura Hamel started a Facebook group, ‘Uxbridge Dog Park.’ A small group of interested people began meeting on a regular basis. We did a lot of research, visited other dog parks, reached out to other towns that had dog parks for their experience and suggestions and we met with Town leaders for advice.” She further

added that it wasn’t until a year ago when the group met Officer Josiah Morrissette, that, “things really started to move forward more quickly with our goal.”

Officer Morrissette was also working on bringing a dog park to Uxbridge and was planning to submit a grant request to the Stanton Foundation.

Officer Morrissette, the grant writer for the Police Department, used his skills in obtaining funding for the dog park. A private foundation, the Stanton Foundation located in Cambridge, did, in turn, provide funding to turn a portion of public land at the Sutton Street fields, commonly known as 100 acre lot, (roughly 3 acres) just outside the power lines, into a large dog park for residents of Uxbridge and possibly surrounding towns to use.

“Together,” Cindy continued, “with that grant and our plan, we worked together and met with the Board of Selectmen which approved our submission of a

Traditions continue at Mendon Country Fair

BLUE RIBBON DAY - Uxbridge Police Chief, Jeff Lourie receives a warm hug from a pint-size fan. Last month the Uxbridge Police Department welcomed Massachusetts State Police Wives to the Uxbridge Headquarters to decorate with blue ribbons in support of law enforcement. The MSP Wives have been traveling througout Massachusetts towns and cities to honor law enforcement. Simple gestures of solidarity like these ribbons mean so much to officers.

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What began in Mendon in 1975 will continue on Saturday, October 8th as the Mendon Lions present the 41st annual Country Fair at The Blessing Barn on Rte.16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event has changed little over the years with country music throughout the day, dairy animals on display, crafters and vendors displaying their wares, free wagon rides and great food.

Just as it was set-up to do over 40 years ago, the country fair continues to offer nonprofit groups a free booth to raise funds for their causes. Thousands of dollars have been raised by these groups over the years.

This year's stage entertainment features "The Villanaires" singing those great memory songs of the 50's and 60's. Other features of the fair include the pumpkinlaunching competition and Kids Fair with magic shows, face painting, pie-eat-

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ing contest and pony rides.

One of the long time traditions at the fair is delicious foods served at the Lions food court. The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and pepper subs, meatball sandwiches, french fries and fried dough. Ice cream and watermelon will also be available along with cold drinks and coffee.

The Mendon Lions Club thanks the major sponsors including Charles River Bank, Imperial Cars, Dean Bank, Custom Alarm, Worldband Computer Consultants, Willowbrook Restaurant, Tinio Corporation, Milford Federal Savings and Eastern Security Safe. Admission to the fair is free to all. Parking is available for a donation to the Mendon Boy Scouts.

All proceeds realized will go to The Mass Lions Eye Research Fund and community projects. For more information go to www.mendonlions.org.

request to the Stanton Foundation. Our group became a Committee once we were approved for the grant and we are now in the process of raising our portion of the required 10% of construction money.

Right now, that’s about $17,000. We have some great volunteers but are always looking for more.”

This grant covers 100% of the funds needed for the design phase of the project.

The grant will cover 90% of the construction costs with the expectation that the remaining 10% will be contributed by the town. To this end, the first fundraiser for the “Uxbridge Dog Park” is planned for Sunday, October 23rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a popular spaghetti dinner at the Uxbridge VFW, located at 16 Cross St., in Uxbridge. Tickets are $15 per person or $30 for a family up to 4.

For more details, check out dogparkcommittee@uxbridge-ma.gov, or online continued on page 16

Octoberfest celebrated in Douglas On Saturday, October 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Street in Douglas will once again be filled with people from all over the Blackstone Valley and beyond.

This year 4 stages will fill the town with music from Blues musicians like Big Jon Short and Zack Slik, fan favorite ‘Big Eyed Rabbit,’ touring musicians ‘Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards,’ the award winning Douglas High School Band & Chorus, and many more. Old favorite rides and games like the choo choo train, cash cube, and spinny wheel will be back. They will also be accepting Visa, MasterCard, and Discover at their ticket booth. Check out the Octoberfest Facebook page for the very latest schedule of events: www.facebook.com/douglasoctoberfest.

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Letter to the editor__________________________________________________________

Senator Interim School Business Manager not a good fit for Uxbridge Fattman posts of caring for our community and school out the past year, it appears that his in his wake. given the issues the To the Editor, district that I feel compelled to write improprieties with one student in par- Uxbridge School Department has faced Office Hours It is with shock and dismay that I have just recently learned of Mr. Brian Hyde as Interim School Business Manager for Uxbridge Public Schools. With four children in the Uxbridge Public School system, I have a vested interest in the future of the school system, as well as the town. While I would not consider myself an outspoken member of the community or one that would generate a letter of this type I am deeply rooted in this community. It is with this sense

this letter as with the research I have done on Mr. Hyde I have found his reputation and history in the education industry most recently to be in question, to say the least. Based upon this research that I have done I am not comfortable with the decision to place him in any position with the Town of Uxbridge, permanent or interim.

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ticular have been investigated and charges were brought against him. This ultimately led to him stepping down from his position with much pressure from the school committee and public at large from his previous position as Superintendent of Mashpee Public Schools. What is even more disturbing is that as a result of these investigations many other people have come forward citing similar cases of abuse of power and inappropriate behavior during his tenure as superintendent and throughout his career as a teacher in the Mashpee Public Schools.

I am sure that a person in the superintendents position has done the proper due diligence and this information should be of no shock to him, but I cannot understand why he would want to hire someone with this type of history to work with and for the families of Uxbridge. Based upon the information attached, Mr. Hyde does not appear to be an administrator that brings people and communities together but in fact causes disruption and conflict to be left

and will be facing in the future, this appointment seems even more detrimental to what I believe the mission of Uxbridge Public Schools to be.

It clearly appears this new hire has missed the mark! http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/community-petition-to http://www.uxbridgeschools.com/admi n_contact.shtml http://www.capenews.net/mashpee/ne ws/mashpee-school-committee-superintendent-brian-hyde-part-ways/article_4dafbef2-50e7-5205-8628b8d1e34e9f55.html http://www.capecodtoday.com/article/2013/03/20/17759-Brian-Hydesuperintendent-step-backwards Sincerely, Tom Donahue Uxbridge Resident

Office hours allow constituents in the Worcester-Norfolk district the opportunity to speak one-on-one about government related issues, address community topics, and make suggestions to the Senator.

Office Hours will be as follows: • October 11th Uxbridge Public Library 5-6 p.m • October 18th Mendon Senior Center 10-11 a.m • October 25th Southbridge Town Hall 4-5 p.m If a constituent would like more information, or to schedule a time with the Senator, please contact Ben Mitchell at Benjamin.mitchell@masenate.gov.

NOTE: Opinions and letters published in The New Uxbridge Times are not necessarily the views of the Editor, or Publisher. The New Uxbridge Times reserves the right to edit or omit copy, in accordance with newspaper policies. Letters to the Editor must be attributed with a name, address and contact phone number – names and town of origin will be printed, or may be withheld at the Editor’s discretion.

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Town News Best Voting Community to be announced Douglas Cultural Council now With only the November Election left, the 2015-2016 Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation "Best Voting Community" contest is nearing an end. The 19 towns that Senator Bertonazzi represented in the House and Senate are to this point very closely grouped which means that any town could win with a good turnout in the upcoming elections.

The town with the highest percentage of registered voters who actually cast their vote in each of the 2015-2016 elections will be the winner of the Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation Citizenship Award and will be declared the "Best Voting Community".

The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars will be presented a check for $1,000 and a plaque for The Town Hall will be given to the Selectmen. The voters of the community will be awarded a

large banner proclaiming the town's outstanding display of citizenship.

So, in addition to the most important task of electing a new President and other elected officials, voters have a light hearted touch of friendly community competition as an added incentive to come out and vote.

Five towns; Upton, Douglas, Westborough, Mendon and Hopedale lead the pack at this point after having traded positions in the three completed elections.

Eight towns; Auburn, Milford, Webster, Sutton, Bellingham, Dudley, grafton and Northbridge make up the middle group of communities.

Six towns; Oxford, Charlton, Southbridge, Uxbridge, Blackstone and Millville trail the field.

It is expected that, as in past years, the

turnouts in the respective Communities in the upcoming elections will change the order considerably.

The Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation Board of Directors are; Chairman Dr. Carl Digregorio, Treasurer Michael Diorio, Clerk Attorney David Bertonazzi and members; Cynthia Casey, Thomas Cullen, gail Crimaldi, Joseph Nigro, Janice guerriere and Julie Richards, along with Louis Bertonazzi, ex-officio.

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The Uxbridge Police Department will be holding a Citizens Police Academy.

Most of this program will be held at the Uxbridge Police Station one night a week for 3 hours with the possibility of one Saturday morning class. The objective of this program is to allow the citizens of Uxbridge to learn about and experience the workings of their police department. The Academy class is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 1/25/17 to 3/29/17.

This program will cover a variety of topics to include patrol work, detective bureau, legal issues, the opiate epidemic, crime prevention, use of force, community services, SWAT, K9, etc. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in a ride-along with an officer on patrol. Rules, regulations, and dress code will be addressed at the first meeting. They understand that circumstances may require an absence however miss-

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Requirement of participation may be waived or modified upon review and approval of the Chief of Police.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Resident of Uxbridge for at least one year, minimum age of 20.

No felony convictions in any state, no misdemeanor convictions within one year of application, not on probation or parole. Be willing to submit to a background investigation to include a criminal record check and driver’s history check. Consideration will be given to applicants who work in Uxbridge but do not live in Uxbridge.

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According to DCC Chair Nora Werme, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Douglas including concerts, field trips, performances in schools, art workshops, and lectures. This year, the council is particularly interested in viewing applications from musicians or performance artists, due to the results of a public interest survey they recently held.

The Douglas Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.

This year, the Douglas Cultural Council will distribute over $5,000 in grants. Previously funded projects include: a Summer Concert Series at the Old Town Common, programs for children at the Simon Fairfield Library, and musical entertainment at the Douglas Senior Center.

For local guidelines, information, and applications, please visit www. massculture.org or contact Nora Werme at nwerme@gmail.com.

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Screening of a short film dealing with the drug crisis “if only” shown at u.h.s.

The Uxbridge and Northbridge Community Coalitions are pleased to invite you to a free evening screening of the short film "If Only." Created by James Wahlberg, the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, and Millennium Health, in conjunction with the Recovery Centers of America, the film is intended for teens, parents and adults to increase awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Mr. Wahlberg will be here to discuss the creation of the film and introduce a community member who has been directly impacted by addiction.

It will be shown at the Uxbridge High School Auditorium on Wednesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. This film will also be shown during the day to

Uxbridge High school students. There will be a short presentation of local resources and information tables in the lobby. Clinicians from Community Impact will be on site to confidentially speak with folks needing immediate assistance.

The Blackstone Valley, along with communities across the nation, has been dramatically impacted by the opiod epidemic. The Uxbridge and Northbridge Coalitions bring together local service agencies, faith groups, schools, families, and youth, to build a safe, healthier community for all. They look at risk factors and work in conjunction with our communities to provide positive opportunities for youth and families in the Blackstone Valley.

The more they join together to support

one another and share resources, the more they can work to combat this crisis, in particular exposing the community to early intervention and education of particular dangers.

Before or after the film, please walk through The “Hidden in Plain Sight” display. This display, sponsored by District Attorney Joe Early, is a replica of a typical teenager’s bedroom, with drug and alcohol paraphernalia hidden.

Participants walk through the room trying to discover items that could be drug related.

They hope you can join them at this important event, and hope you will join them in working together to address this epidemic. Please register at Eventbrite for this evening. https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/if-only-sub-

stance-abuse-resource-presentationtickets. Tickets are not necessarily required, but they need to accommodate for seating and resource material.

For more information about the movie please see www.ifonlymovie.org.

For more information about the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, visit www.markwahlbergyouthfoundation. com. For more information about the Uxbridge or Northbridge Coalitions, or ways you can help, please contact Alison Ciccone Dwyer, LMHC, UHS Adjustment Counselor at adwyer@ uxbridge.k12.ma.us.

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• Farmers Market and Mushroom Walk: October 2nd @1p.m.

• Civil War Reenactment: October 8th, 9th, and 10th.

The Farmstead is located at 286 Mendon St. in Blackstone. Please visit www.danielsfarmstead.org for more info.

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One of a kind festival to be held October 1st One-of-a-kind arts and crafts, hands on art opportunities, and kids crafts, too!

ValleyCAST’s Art & Music Makers Festival coming to Alternatives’ Whitin Mill on Saturday, October 1st is a free event where guests of all ages and abilities are sure to leave with something special.

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Letter to the editor

“Carpetbaggers Trick and Treat”

A tangled web To The Editor: I always assume the best of people but every now and then someone comes along like this Environmental Assasin that sets up a nafarious business; gets himself appointed to a Town Commission that regulates his commercial enterprise...not to mention heading it up as

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chairman,; and we wonder how this could happen. Well citizens we can figure it out and we have.

This summer we celebrated The Fresh Air Fund’s 140th summer of serving children from New York City’s low-income communities. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to our extraordinary Fresh Air volunteers, hosts and supporters in Blackstone Valley for their dedication and commitment.

Fresh Air host families open their hearts and homes, and share the everyday joys of summertime with their Fresh Air friends. I am inspired by the commitment of our local volunteer leaders, many of whom are also hosts. They volunteer to interview prospective host families, help recruit new families, and plan special activities. I would also like to thank the individuals and local businesses who so generously give their time and resources to make The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program throughout Blackstone Valley a great success each year.

Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities. Each year, nearly 7,000 children enjoy outdoor summer adventures through visits with volunteer host families along the East Coast and Southern Canada and at The Fund’s five overnight camps in Fishkill, NY. Fresh Air children also participate in year-round leadership and educational programs.

Please contact Leslie Breault at 508-451-3188 or visit www.freshair. org to learn more about hosting a child through The Fresh Air Fund.

- Bill DiCillo Uxbridge

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Spartan U painting fundraiser Back by popular demand, Driveway U painting is now available ($20.00 per driveway). The Uxbridge High School Parents for a Safe graduation are hosting this ongoing fundraiser. Be the talk

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Waters Farm announces Fall events 37th Annual Waters Farm Days Fall Festival on October 2nd, 10-4p.m.

Enjoy family fun at the historic farm.

Featuring animals, crafters & demonstrators, tractor pulls, antique engine & tractor show, blacksmith shop, shingle mill, maple sugar house, farmhouse, food, music, car show, children’s activities, hot apple crisp & more.

4th Annual Pickers Paradise Barn Sale & Craft Fair on October 15th & 16th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vendors welcome. Craft fair & flea market. Fresh inventory in the barn sale. Hot apple crisp & cider.

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5th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive It’s Here! Your Best Friends’ Best Friend is having it’s 5th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive starting November 1st! Last year, they collected 1650 pounds of dog and cat food, along with other needed pet supplies. That was an amazing amount of food. Every year they collect more than the previous year! With help from the amazing community of animal lovers, they think they will do great again. This drive helps so many dogs and cats in need.

Your Best Friends’ Best Friend will be collecting food for Daisy’s Animal Rescue League of Sterling, MA and Animal Aid Foundation of georgia.

These rescues work together to get homes for unwanted cats and dogs.

Both make sure all animals are given the veterinary care they need (including being spayed and neutered) before they are found forever homes. They are foster based organizations. They rely completely on donations. They are always there to help with the abandoned cats and dogs and the abused ones. They could use some support from all of us to show our appreciation. Let us show them what we can do! Our community continues to prove we are the biggest animal loving one ever.

Please, start a collection at your work place, church, clubs, among family and friends or in your neighborhood. The last 4 years a few people have taken up collections and it has made a huge dif-

ference. You can also make individual donations at the following locations: Sutton Animal Hospital, Mendon Animal Clinic, Uxbridge Animal Hospital, Pawsteps Veterinary Center, Puppy Cuts and Hannaford’s. Food will be collected from November 1st to 30th.

If you would like to be a drop location, or have any other questions, please call or email Beth Harrop at 508641-6954 or Ybfsbfpetsitting@yahoo. com.

Thank you! And Happy Holidays from Your Best Friends’ Best Friend and all the animals you helped!

Art Studio hosts “Paint Your Town” Whitinsville Art Studio, Art … Make It Real, announces its third annual 2016 “Paint Your Town” art contest presented by Savers Bank. Young artists from across Southern New England are encouraged to choose a favorite location in a local town and bring it to life on canvas. “A historic building, a scenic barn, a quaint town center, a favorite bridge…whatever inspires you to paint is what we want to see,” said Art…Make It Real founder Michelle Siefken. “Autumn is the perfect time of year to capture the beauty of New England, added Siefken, “We can’t wait to see what our young artists can create.”

Young artists will be grouped in three age categories: 6-8 Years Old, 9-12 Years Old and 13-17 Years Olds.

In each category, a panel of judges will choose a winner, followed by a second and third place. Each winner will receive $100; second place will get $50 and third place $25. Young artists can choose watercolor, acrylics or oils to create their masterpiece (all entries must be 11x14). Entry forms are on the studio website: www.artmakeitreal.com. One entry allowed per person. Entry is free and all paintings with completed entry forms must be delivered to Art…Make It Real, 105 Church Street in Whitinsville by Tuesday, November 29th. Winners will

An Evening with Comedian Michael Petit The comedy night will be held Saturday, November 19th at the Uxbridge Progressive Club at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets $25 per person. Contact uhspsg@gmail.com or any Parents for a Safe gaduation member to order your tickets.

Michael Petit is one of the country's top headlining comedians with appearances on Comedy Central, E Entertainment and ESPN. Michael’s high energy and hilarious impressions make this a must see show!

Light refreshments, cash Bar, 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets will be available.

be announced at a community art show to follow in which all entries will be on display at Savers Bank in downtown Uxbridge.

Supplies are available at most arts & crafts stores. Also, a limited supply can be purchased at the studio in Whitinsville.

Blackstone Valley Crop Hunger Walk October 15th The Blackstone Valley Crop Hunger Walk will be Saturday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. The three-mile walk will begin at Trinity Episcopal Church, next to the Whitinsville Town Common, and will end at the Uxbridge Town Common. There will be refreshments at the Community House in Uxbridge located behind the town common following the Walk.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Trinity Church, 33 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. Walkers are to bring all donations they have collected for the Crop Hunger Walk with them when they register.

The Crop Hunger Walk provides 4 million dollars a year to 3,200 food pantries in the U.S., including food

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World Smile Day Do an act of kindness ®

Mr. Harvey Ball creator of the Smiley Face, believed one day each year should be devoted to smiles and acts of kindness, and on Friday, October 1, 1999 the first World Smile Day® was celebrated. Uxbridge joined in celebrating World Smile Day in 2001.

On Friday, October 7th, Uxbridge, along with some of its neighboring communities, will join in celebrating World Smile Day®. They will be collecting food for the food pantry as only one of the many acts of kindness demonstrated on this special day. You may place non perishable food items in

the box as you exit Hannaford. This box was built by the Uxbridge High School Construction and Art Students.

It is as easy as 1,2,3!

1. Pick out a non perishable food item.

2. Purchase the item at the checkout.

3. Place it in the designated box as you exit the store.

The donations will be given to the People’s First Food Pantry of Uxbridge.

Thank you for joining in celebrating World Smile Day ® and demonstrating that one act of kindness can and will lead to another!

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pantries in Douglas, Northbridge and Uxbridge. The Northbridge Association of Churches has been the local sponsor for the Blackstone Valley Crop Hunger Walk for 42 years.

Walkers from the Blackstone Valley will join with 1,500 communities across the country to support self-help programs in 30 countries organized by Church World Service. In many developing nations, people walk as many as six miles a day to get food and water.

We walk because they walk. You can make a difference in someone's life.

For information, contact Carolyn Mitchell, coordinator, at 508-234-3544 or Mike Tatarek, treasurer, at 508-2345768.

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Whitinsville Social Library Children and Adult programs Whitinsville Social Library 17 Church St. Whitinsville, MA 01588 There is still time to sign up for My Pal & Me Art program to be held Monday, Oct. 3rd at 3:30 p.m. for children in grades K - 4, and one adult.

Project is Fall Luminaries, decoupaging mason jars with battery operated candle.

FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY Saturday, Oct. 29th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There will be a bounce house, Miss Deb's Halloween Parade for ages 1 through preschool, dressed in costume.

At noon, there will be a costume contest and pizza party. Online registration is preferred for the pizza party.

JOIN MISS DEB FOR MUSIC AND MOVEMENT every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for tots

through preschool, and Miss Marcia for Story and Craft time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 through preschool. Both programs are drop in.

SAVE THE DATE: Family literacy night with local author, Donna Mae, on Thursday evening, Nov.10th, at 6:30 p.m. as she reads her new story The Wooly Adventures of Purl, with a craft to follow for children ages 3-8. Online registration is required for the craft. There will be a book signing after the event.

AMERICA RECYCLES WEEK: Nov. 14th - 19th. My Pal & Me Art Club will make watercolor owls out of recycled newspapers, on Monday, Nov. 14th at 3:30 p.m., online registration is required. Wednesday, the 16th Miss Deb's Music and Movement and Miss Marcia's Story & Craft Time on Thursday, both at 10:30 a.m. will center

around the theme, "Recycle." Both programs are drop in. Dads, Domes & Donuts will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19th at 10 a.m. for one adult and children in grades K - 4, to make geo domes out of recycled newspapers while enjoying donuts. Online registration is required for this event.

ADULT PROgRAMS: gAME OF THRONES BOOK CLUB Reading & discussing the next 2 books in the series: Wednesday, Oct. 26th at 7 p.m. Book #2 “A Clash of Kings”.

Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 7 p.m. Book #3 “A Storm of Swords” Register online: http://whitinsville.evanced.info/ signup

Rep. Kuros Office Hours Representative Kevin Kuros announces office hours in the 8th Worcester district. Rep. Kuros will be in each town on the following days: • Uxbridge @ Uxbridge Public Library on 10/04 from 4 -5 p.m.

• Blackstone @ Blackstone Public Library on 10/06 from 11- 12 p.m.

• Millville @ Millville Public Library on 10/04 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

• Bellingham @ Bellingham Public Library on 10/06 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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

ADULT CRAFT NIgHT Thursday Oct. 27th at 6 p.m. Project: Dried Pressed Flower Suncatcher.

Hosted by Flea Market Fabrications.

Register online: http://whitinsville. evanced.info/signup “FACTS ABOUT RECYCLINg” Celebration of America Recycles Day Tuesday, Nov. 1st at 7 p.m. Nov. 15th is America Recycles Day, so come learn how & why recycle with Bonnie Combs, Director of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Inc. FMI visit http://americarecyclesday.org/ gILMORE gIRLS TRIVIA NIgHT Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

They are excited for the new gilmore girls, too! While you wait, come to the Trivia Night to answer questions about the original tv series for a chance to earn a gilmore girl gift Basket.

Lorelei-approved snacks included!

Register online in teams of 3-5 people http://whitinsville.evanced.info/signup COOKINg DEMONSTRATION & TASTINg with Liz Barbour’s Creative Chef Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 6:30 p.m. "New Traditions for Thanksgiving" will show you the art of creating a Thanksgiving menu that is easy, artistic, and delicious. Liz will talk you through the best way to select your turkey then focus on important turkey preparation tips and demonstrate two of her favorite side dish recipes. Register online: http://whitinsville.evanced.info/ signup KNITTINg & NEEDLEWORK gROUP meets on Wednesday evenings from 68 p.m. Bring your latest project. All experience levels welcomed!

Please contact the library with any questions at 508-234-2151

Alternatives post Oct. happenings • Blackstone Valley Art Association 59th Annual Fall Juried Art Show Opening Reception: Friday, October 7th, 4-7 p.m. An eclectic group showing of fiber arts, pottery, award winning fine art photography and painting in all media. Exhibit ends October 28th.

• To the Table! By Beausoleil, Costello, Erath, Van Joolen. Directed by Fred D’Angelo, Erik Johnsen, Joel D. Seger, Presented by Molehill Productions.

Opening Reception: Friday, October 7th, 6-7:15 p.m., October 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th at 7:30 p.m., October 9th & 16th at 5 p.m., October 8th & 15th at 2 p.m. Five original plays in one night! Featuring the world premiere of the new operetta “There the giant Fell - an elegy.”

Tickets: $20, $18 student/seniors. Reservation: 774-280-6021 / Molehill. productions@gmail.com. Location: Singh Performance Center, Whitin Mill 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville.

• The Power of People and Places Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series, Friday, October 21st, 7:30 p.m. Reception 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Brass Venture returns with an energetic and engaging program including music

by Bach, Monteverdi, Copland, Bernstein and a performance of “Acadia,” an opus by Eric Ewazen.

Tickets: $19 per concert, $50 for the season. For tickets and information: claflinhill.org / 508-478-5924 • Milford Fall Family Fun Day! Milford Town Park Sat., Oct. 15th, 113 p.m. Rain date Oct. 16th FMI: AlternativesNet.org/FamilyFunDay

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Seniors send Thank You to Sheriff Evangelidis The Uxbridge Senior Center would like to thank Sheriff Lew Evangelidis for sending Correctional Officers Mike O’Connor and Bryan Almstrom to the Uxbridge Senior Center with pounds of yummy vegetables from the Sheriff Department’s gardens. They are so grateful to you for thinking of them.

They used the nutritional gift by reserving some of the veggies to be cooked up and served in-house at their daily meal program. Then, they were able to offer a variety of vegetables to participants; many of whom used to have a garden of their own. The spaghetti squash sparked a lively discussion as many reminisced about their former vegetable gardens and exchanged favorite veggie recipes.

Lastly, they were able to share the remainder of the vegetables with the local food pantry. Your healthy gift made a positive difference throughout

the community!

It is a pleasure to partner with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department and they are most grateful to the members of your dedicated staff for taking time to deliver the vegetables to Uxbridge for all of them to enjoy.

- Submitted by Marsha Petrillo, Director Uxbridge Senior Center

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST - (at right) Correctional Officers Mike O’Connor and Bryan Almstrom delivered many pounds of yummy vegetables from the Sheriff Department’s gardens.

New Student Advisory Council named Senator Ryan C. Fattman (RWebster) announced the members of his Student Advisory Council for the 2016-2017 year. The Student Advisory Council is formed annually to give students a chance to conduct an open forum with the Senator and other state law makers to voice their opinions on a wide variety of topics.

This year, the Senator received multiple applications and would like to congratulate the following students for being accepted into the Student Advisory Council: Sam O’Connor, Patrick Edwards, Ashley Lavoie, Connor Brennan, John McCarthy, Mario Cicconi and Rebecca Pfeiffer.

If a student would like to become involved, please send an email and resume to benjamin.mitchell@masenate.gov.

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Rep. Kuros donates signs for safety More and more frequently, people are buying and selling items over the internet via websites such as ebay, Craigslist, letgo.com and others. With the added convenience of these and other "on-line flea market" websites comes the risk of meeting a stranger to complete the transaction and exchange

Rep. Kuros and Uxbridge Police Chief Lourie (at left) stand by the Internet Purchase Exhange Location sign.

the product and payment. In response, police departments across the country are setting up designated locations where buyers and sellers can meet to safely complete transactions. Representative Kevin J. Kuros (R-Uxbridge) recently donated “Internet Exchange Location” signs to the Blackstone, Millville and Uxbridge police departments, similar to the sign the Bellingham PD installed in November of 2015.

“By donating these signs, I wanted to

make sure all of my constituents in the 8th Worcester District can complete online transactions as safely as possible,” said Rep. Kuros.

“Thank you to Representative Kuros for providing this sign, this will allow people in Uxbridge to exchange items in a safe location. The location of the sign is under 24 hour surveillance, ” said Uxbridge Police Chief Lourie.

The police departments will install the signs in locations that are under 24 hour video and visual surveillance.

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Turn Yard Waste into Gardener’s Gold

By Melinda Myers Save time and money by turning landscape trimmings into a valuable soil amendment. The idea is simple, just collect disease- and insect-free plant debris into a heap and let it decompose into a fine, nutrient rich material that helps improve the soil. Don’t add meat, dairy, invasive plants, weeds that have gone to seed or perennial weeds that can take root and grow in your compost pile.

Speed things up by layering yard waste with soil or compost, adding a bit of fertilizer to each layer and moistening to a consistency of a damp sponge.

Further speed up the process by making the pile at least three-feet tall and wide.

Turn the pile as time allows, moving the more decomposed materials from the center to the outside of the pile. It’s a great work out and speeds up the decomposition. The more effort you put into composting the sooner you have rich organic matter for your garden.

Build the pile in a location that is convenient for adding raw materials and harvesting the finished compost.

Consider placing the pile near a water source to make moistening the pile easier. Avoid poorly drained locations that may lead to the pile of compost becoming waterlogged. Soggy materials break down more slowly and may smell.

Enclose the pile in a bin to keep the process neat and tidy. Purchase a compost bin or make your own from fencing, concrete reinforcement wire or old heat-treated pallets.

Single bin wire composters are easy to assemble and move. Enclosed bins keep materials out of sight and neighbors or less enthusiastic family members happy. Look for bins of sturdy UV resistant materials, ventilation for efficient composting and designed for easy loading and unloading.

Tumbler composters are great for small spaces and make loading, unloading and turning much easier. The closed system also keeps out rodents, wildlife and pets. Add garden waste, keep it consistently moist and give it a turn. Continually adding fresh material slows the process, but you will still end up with good compost. Speed up decomposition with two tumblers. Fill one tumbler with plant waste and let it cook, while collecting fresh materials in the second. Not enough room for two? Try the Dual-Batch Compost Tumbler (gardeners.com), Compost Twin or other tumbler system with two individual bins mounted on one support. Further speed up results with an insulated unit like the Jorafoam Composter 125. The insulation ensures compost reaches higher temperatures for more efficient composting.

And don’t let cold temperatures or a lack of space stop you. Everyone can convert kitchen scraps into nutrientrich compost with the help of red worms. Convert a plastic container filled with shredded paper into a home

for the worms and place to recycle plant based food scraps. Or dress things up with a stylish bin like the green Worm Farm Composter and move the worms indoors for convenient recycling.

Add finished compost to your vegetable and annual gardens every spring to help build healthy soil and a productive and beautiful garden. Or spread a one-inch layer over the soil surface of perennials gardens every year or two to keep your flowers looking their best.

As you clear out the summer garden, put all that green debris to work.

Convert it to rich compost for next year’s garden. Then enjoy the many benefits it will have on your landscape.

Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space gardening. She hosts The great Courses “How to grow Anything: Food gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by gardener’s Supply Company for her expertise to write this article. Myers’ web site is www.melindamyers.com.

Area towns recipients of Early ED Grants Representative David K. Muradian, towns in our district will be receiving a higher level. This grant will have a Jr. (R-grafton), is pleased to announce these early education grants,” said positive impact on early education that grafton, Northbridge and Upton Representative Muradian. “These funds endeavors.”

Any constituent who wishes to speak have received continuation grants from will help ensure that the children in our the Department of Early Education and communities have access to learning to Representative Muradian or his staff opportunities that will further help are urged to please call (617) 722-2240 Care.

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St. Peter’s Parish to hold Pasta Dinner & Holiday Bazaar St. Peter’s Parish in Northbridge will be hosting a Pasta Dinner on Saturday, October 8th starting at 5:30p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring your family for a wonderful meal and come and meet some new friends! Tickets are $10 Adults/$7 Seniors and Kids ages 4-12/ $30 per family and must be purchased in advance. They will also host Paint for a Purpose Night on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30p.m. Bring your friends and let your creativity flow. No experience required, you will be walked through every step and go home with a beautiful painting and some new friends. This is a fun & relaxing night!

Tickets are $35 per person & $10 per ticket will be donated to help fund their Mission Trips for the Edge & Lifeteen Kids in July 2017 and all proceeds from the pasta dinner will go towards this cause. Tickets must be purchased in advance, please call 508-234-6355 to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.

St. Peter’s Parish in Northbridge is now accepting registrations for their

Religious Education Programs for grades Pre-K thru High School. If you are looking for a slightly different approach to Religious Education this is the place! This is a hands on, no books, interactive program. Please call 508234-6355 or email: stplifeteen@charter.net to register your child or if you would like more information.

Annual Holiday Bazaar on November 5th from 9-3 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 39 Church Avenue. Come out with your family and friends to enjoy the day.

Make sure to bring the little ones…

Santa Clause will be making a special appearance starting at 10 a.m. for pictures! They will have all of your favorites: Delicious home-made baked goods, white elephant table, craft tables with beautiful handmade items, knitted items and handmade quilts. There will also be tables filled with raffles and the famous silent auction. Stay and enjoy a bite to eat with all of the “Old-Time” favorite foods being served. If you would like more information please contact the rectory at 508-234-2156

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Details & Registration: jeangilliswellness.com/dayofwellness Date: Saturday, October 8th Time: 9 - 4 p.m.

Location: Millville, MA (details given upon registration) Fee to be charged.

One-day ChiRunning Workshop Hosted by Jean gillis Wellness. Learn how to run more efficiently, and injury free. Details & Registration: http:// bit.ly/chirun1022. Date: Saturday, October 22nd. Time: 9 - 4 p.m. Black-stone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave #5, Whitinsville. Instructors Name: Vince Vaccaro, Questions, email jeangilliswellness@ gmail.com

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History comes alive at Daniels Farmstead The sound of canon fire, mounted cavalry, and muskets will break the still afternoon air on October 8th and 9th when Civil War reenactors take over Daniels Farmstead in Blackstone.

The two-day event hosted in conjunction with Blackstone Valley Tech, Daniels Farmstead, and the 13th Mass Regiment Volunteer Infantry Company F will give visitors the opportunity to experience first-hand a reenactment of one of the most turbulent times in American history.

“Valley Tech has earned a long-term reputation for vibrant and highly motivational learning. This partnership with Daniels Farmstead presents an excellent endeavor to build upon that track record,” said Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick, Superintendent-Director of Blackstone Valley Tech.

The two-day event will focus on the Battle of Shiloh. The Battle of Shiloh was fought April 6th-7th, 1862 in southwestern Tennessee. The Confederate army led by general Albert Sidney Johnston launched a surprise attack on Major general Ulysses S. grant’s Union army. The Confederate soldiers were initially successful in

their attack, but unable to hold their positions, they were forced to retreat.

Although the Union army won the battle, there were heavy losses on both sides more than 23,000 total casualties.

The reenactment group will simulate the battle on both days of the event. The battle is expected to be approximately 40 minutes long leaving visitors time to experience the other activities throughout the camps. The visitors will have the opportunity to see the reenactors go through military drilling, a dress parade, and various aspects of camp life. There will also be military hospital demonstrations, which show what medicine was like during the Civil War and give visitors an understanding of how wounded soldiers were treated after battles. The “sutlers” camp will be available to visitors as well where civilian merchants will sell reproduction period goods.

This event marks the third time a Civil War reenactment has been held at Daniels Farmstead. “The Daniels Farmstead Foundation is proud to have this event returning to this historic farmstead,” said Justine Southwick Brewer, President of the Daniels Farm-

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stead Foundation. The reenactment is a unique opportunity for teachers, students, and families to experience history.

“The reenactment brings the Civil War to life and allows students to see it first-hand. It’s definitely better than showing them a movie because it’s more interactive and captures their attention more effectively,” said Megan Potenti, a Blackstone Valley Tech social studies teacher.

The schedule of events includes: Saturday, October 8th at 9 a.m. camps open to the public, 10a.m. Battalion drill, 11 a.m. Artillery demonstration, 2 p.m. Battle reenactment with hospital demonstration following the battle, 3 p.m. Artillery demonstration, 4 p.m.

Camps close. Sunday, October 9th at 10 a.m. camps open to the public, 11 a.m. Artillery demonstration, 1 p.m.

Battle reenactment, 4 p.m. Camps close. Please note the battle times are different on Saturday and Sunday with Saturday’s being at 2 p.m. and Sunday’s being at 1 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $8 for adults; $6 for students, veterans, and seniors (a senior for the event is anyone over the

age of 62); $4 for children 5 – 10 years old; and free for children under 5 years old. There is a $20 maximum ticket price per family.

Parking is available free of charge at Blackstone-Millville Regional High School (175 Lincoln Street, Blackstone). All visitors must park at the Blackstone-Millville Regional High School. After purchasing tickets at the high school, visitors will be transported to Daniels Farmstead by shuttle bus.

The shuttle buses will begin pick-up at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. They will run every half hour.

Concessions such as hot dogs, hamburger, veggie burgers, chips, drinks, and homemade baked goods will also be available for purchase. Due to the use of canons and horses during the reenactment there will be absolutely no pets allowed. The event is rain or shine.

Daniels Famstead is located at 286 Mendon Street, Blackstone. All proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration projects at the Daniels Farmstead. FMI and updates visit www.danielsfarmstead.org visit us on facebook.

Mushroom Walk Oct. 2 Daniels Farmstead, hosts a mushroom walk at 1pm, on Sunday, October 2nd. The walk will be led by Marisol Sanchez-garcia of Clark University and Doug Brown. Marisol has been leading forays and collecting mushrooms in Tennessee and North Carolina for the last 5 years, mainly in the Smokey Mountains.

Please bring a small basket, a knife, wax paper or paper bags for collecting.

Take precautions against Lyme disease: wear white clothes, a hat, long sleeves and pants tucked into boots.

Use insect repellent. If you bring children to the walk, please supervise their collecting. Before the walk, members will briefly discuss what to look for and how to collect a small sample of a mushroom for identification with minimal impact on the environment. The walk will touch upon edible and poisonous mushrooms as well as the role of fungi in the ecosystem.

In addition, the Daniels Farmer’s Market is open, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The grill is open for lunch and tours are available at this historic property.

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Events slated at Sutton Public Library The library is located at 4 Uxbridge Rd, in Sutton, MA 508-865-8752 www.suttonpubliclibrary.org INDIE AUTHOR DAY October 8th from 10 -3 p.m. Join the Writing group for a day of writing discussion, workshops, and more. There will be 10 events, each a 1/2 hour long, including discussions & seminars.

MYSTERIOUS MASSACHUSETTS October 18th at 6:30 p.m. Every state has its ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem Witch Trials. From sea-side ghosts, to UFOs over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens. In this workshop, they have a look at some of the most famous of

Massachusetts paranormal history.

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION October 5th at 7 p.m.

A public information session about the proposed new library facility in room 1-A of the Town Hall. This session will give residents a chance to view the proposed library facility drawings and ask questions before the Fall Town Meeting on Monday, October 17th.

BOOK DISCUSSION gROUP AT THE LIBRARY October 20th at 6 p.m. The Big Sleep

by Raymond Chandler. Book club books will be available at the Library after the previous book group.

BOARD gAME NIgHT October 11th at 6 p.m. All experience levels are welcome to join. Some of the games featured will include Scotland Yard, Ticket to Ride, Citadels, Dixit, Dominion, and more. Come ready to meet new people, engage your imagination, and have a great time.

KNITTINg gROUP Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Join

casual knitters to chat and knit. (You don’t have to knit, any handicrafts are welcome!)

WRITINg gROUP October 13th at 6 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.

ADULT COLORINg gROUP October 6th at 6:30 p.m. Join in on the latest craze with the Adult Coloring group. They meet the 1st Thursday of the month. No need to register, just drop in. Bring your own coloring books and pencils, or use theirs.

KROSSLINK October 25th at 6:30 p.m. Sutton Library has joined a growing community of libraries who have partnered with Krosslink.org, an organization encouraging entrepreneurship. Meetings will be held once a month and alternate between expert speakers, ‘bar stool’ pitch sessions (entrepreneurs pitching their ideas and getting instant feed-

back), and case studies. The idea is to give entrepreneurs a place to network, meet mentors, and bounce ideas off of like-minded individuals.

FOR KIDS: MUSIC & MOVEMENT PROgRAMS with Deb Hudgins Ages 1-5. Fabulous Fall: October 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Pumpkin Time: October 14th at 10:30 a.m. Come sing and dance along with Deb Hudgins as she shares stories and songs that will get your body grooving and your mind growing! These programs are funded by a donation from The Osterman Family Foundation.

LEgO CLUB MEETINgS Ages 5 and up. October 6th at 2 p.m.

October 25th at 4 p.m. Join for some building fun. They provide the Legos; you provide the creativity. Drop-in program; no registration required.

FALL STORYTIME AND HAYRIDE AT WHITTIER FARMS October 7 th at 10:30 a.m.

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SPOOKY STORYTIME October 27th at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 1-5. Come listen to some not-sospooky tales and make a craft.

STORYTIME AT THE BANK October 17th and October 31st at 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-5. Join Ms. Shannon at the new UniBank (next to Market 32 and Five guys) for stories and a craft.

UniBank’s story time will take place two Mondays every month in the branch Community Room. No registration is required.

FOR TEENS: gEEK CLUB MEETINg October 5th at 3 p.m. Ages 12-18 Book to discuss: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. The geek Club is a teen book discussion group and members of the club are responsible for choosing the reading selections. This is a club created by teens who love anything and everything "geeky,” from Harry Potter to Dr. Who. New members are always welcome! No registration is required but please read the book ahead of time.

TEEN ADVISORY gROUP MEETINg October 26th at 3 p.m. Ages 12-18 Share your ideas for upcoming programs/performances and additions to the collection. These meetings will be centered on planning the annual Winter Event. New members to the Teen Advisory group are always welcome!

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Uxbridge Free Public Library Calendar of October Events Uxbridge Free Public Library is located at 15 North Main Street in Uxbridge 508-278-8624. Online at www.uxbridgelibrary.org Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale Saturday, October 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The library will be closed Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th.

Representative Kevin Kuros, Open Office Hour, Tuesday, October 4th, from 4-5 p.m.

Senator Ryan Fattman, Open Office Hour, Tuesday, October 11th, from 5-6 p.m.

Seed Collecting Library~ Seed donations for heirloom and special plants are requested. Save, share and collect.

Technology Help~ Bring your tablet, laptop or smart phone and they will show you how to use library apps to access audio e-books, e-books, music, and databases. (These include but are not limited to: Axis 360, EBL, Biblioboard, Learning Express Library, Rocket Languages, Freegal Music, and Overdrive.)

ADULT & TEEN PROgRAMS Yoga with Marise, Mondays at 7p.m.

Please sign-up for this free program sponsored by the Library Trustees.

Create with Coloring: Relax and create~ Thursday, October 6th, from 3-4 p.m. Coloring books, boxes, pens, and pencils provided.

Running group for Adults: Most Tuesdays, some Wednesdays meet at 5:15 p.m. Check the website or call to confirm day and time. Leave the library at 5:30 p.m. for a 3 to 4 mile run.

Teen Advisory Board: (TAB), for students in grades 6-12. ~ Thursday, October 13th, from 6-7:30 p.m. Talk about, organize, plan, and run library programs for children and teens. Make selections to add to the teen library collection. Use laptops to learn and explore digital library resources.

Uxbridge Meditation group: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. This is a free program and open to all. Sign up requested.

Writing Workshop with Zach: Monday, October 3rd, at 6 p.m. Please sign up for this free program.

Sit and Knit (or crochet): Thursdays, October 6th and 20th, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome, this is a drop-in event.

The Bookies Book group: Thursday, October 20th, from 2 - 3 p.m. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. New members welcome. Extra copies of the book will be available at the Adult Circulation desk.

Recycling Program with Bonnie Coombs from the Blackstone Heritage Corridor: Monday, October 24th, 6:307:30 p.m. Learn how you can make a difference with new Styrofoam recycling in the Blackstone Valley.

Create and Share: Thursday, October 27th, from 3-4 p.m. Bring what you are working on and share with others. This includes but is not limited to crochet, beading, knitting, sewing, Zentangle, and coloring. They will also have coloring books and pencils out for anyone to use.

Adult and Teen Card Making with Susan: Thursday, October 20th, from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Sign up for this event.

Page-turners: Tuesday, October 25th, from 3-4 p.m. Free, drop-in program for people who wish to hear about reviews and recommendations for fiction and non-fiction books.

Everyday Mindfulness with Jean gillis: Thursday, October 13th, from 6-7 p.m.

Please sign-up for this Library Trustee sponsored program. This class will be tailored to the participants.

Trails Program with local author

Marjorie Turner Hollman: Thursday, October 27th, at 6p.m. Learn about fun trails in the area to explore. Please sign up for this free event. Book signing and books will be available for sale ($10.00 each) after the talk for participants.

Science Fiction Book group: Saturday, October 29th, from 10-11 a.m. Come to this first meeting ready to talk about your favorite books and authors. They will pick future books to read and discuss at this meeting.

CHILDREN’S PROgRAMS Babies and Books and Story Time: currently full; next sign up is coming soon, check the website.

Bedtime Story Time with Miss Nancy: Monday, October 3rd, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. This is a free, drop in program, and all are welcome.

Deb Hudgins” Fabulous Fall” Tuesday, October 11th, at 11 a.m. this is a free drop-in program sponsored by Beginning Bridges and the Uxbridge Library Trustees.

Yoga for kids ages 5-10 with Alison: Tuesdays, October 4th & 11th, at 4 p.m.

Please sign up for this program sponsored by the Uxbridge Library Trustees.

At West Hill Dam, Halloween Story around a campfire on Saturday, October 15th, 7-9 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat at the Library: Monday, October 31st, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (wear your costume to the library and get a treat!)

Library Meetings Open to the Public: Library Trustees meeting Tuesday, October 18th, at 7 p.m. Friends of the Library meeting Thursday, October 13th, at 7p.m.

Free Suit Give Away at area church Hundreds of new and gently used men's suits to be given away on Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will be held at the North Uxbridge Baptist Church which is located at 5 East Hartford Avenue in Uxbridge.

DEADLINE for our November Issue is October 15th @ Noon

OTHER MEETINgS IN TOWN: Town Meeting: Tuesday, October 25th, at 7 p.m. at Uxbridge High School, 300 Quaker Highway COMINg IN NOVEMBER: The Value of the Book with Ray Rickman

Crafty Wednesday: Each Wednesday, between 10 - 4:30 p.m. One craft per child, please. This is a free drop-in program.

Lego Time: Thursdays, from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Bring your own base; all other Legos are provided for your building creations.

Ham and Bean Supper The annual “Ham and Bean Supper” will be held this year on October 15th, at the Unitarian Church at 13 Maple St. in Mendon. Dinner will be served from 5 -7 p.m. and includes ham, homeade baked beans, salad, bread, dessert and drinks. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children.

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continued from front page at http://polarengraving.com/Uxbridge Dog Park or https//www. facebook.com/Uxbridge-Dog-Park. Checks are payable to Uxbridge Dog Park and are to be mailed to Uxbridge Town Hall, 21 South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569. In addition there is another fundraiser for “brick pavers” through which you can make donations at http://polarengraving.com/UxbridgeDogPark. A 4 x 8 paver costs only $40. All donations are welcome and will help make the Uxbridge Dog Park a reality in our community with expenses being covered. At a later date another fundraiser will be planned in November, this one for pictures to be taken with your “furry babies,” as Cindy calls the dogs. Photographer Phil Smith will be on hand for these “holiday pictures.”

The gFWC Blackstone Valley Women's Club is pleased to welcome Attorney Jennifer Fay, a partner in the law practice of Fay & Eberly LLP, located in Worcester. Attorney Fay will provide an informational estate planning seminar that will include such topics as Wills, Trusts, and Medicaid at the monthly meeting on Monday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m.

Meetings are held at UniBank, 89 Worcester Street (Route 122), in North grafton. Anyone from the public is welcome to attend this meeting; and any woman 18 years of age or older is welcome to explore joining the club. Please contact BVWC member Sue Dicks at 508-509-5204 with any questions about this meeting or club.

MAKINg IT “PAWSIBLE” - at left, Officer Josiah Morrissette and Uxbridge resident Cindy Scott, meet to discuss plans for a Dog Park in Uxbridge.

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The Uxbridge Dog Park will be a place where dogs can safely run off-leash in a fenced area and socialize with other dog buddies. The park will offer a unique synergy of doing something good for our four-legged friends and the residents in our community. “We have had a lot of support from dog owners who believe a dog park would be a great idea, a park where they can walk, run and socialize their dogs in a safe environment,” added Cindy.

Cindy praised Officer Morrissette as the Committee’s “Knight in Shining Armor” for his involvement with the Uxbridge Dog Park Committee which includes Board of Selectman Chair Jen Modica, Cindy Scott, Travis Ann Baker, Victoria Rampino, and Laura Hamel.

What happens once the design is completed? Phase 2 will take place to fund materials like fencing and hydrants with a removed nut that will become a “hydrant faucet.” Many other supplies will be needed. The budget of $205,000, Officer Morrissette confirmed, “Is for the entire park project and not just fencing and waterers. It covers a parking area, ground preparation, fencing, well, ground covers, trees, benches and a storage unit.” “grant funding and private donations are so important to the success of this important project.”

Besides cooperating on the financial aspect of the Uxbridge Dog Park, both Cindy and Officer Morrissette add their gratitude to “the dedicated volunteers working with us.” They encourage readers to check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Uxbridge-DogPark. More volunteers are welcome!

Now, you as a reader, are probably wondering what kind of dogs do Cindy and Officer Morrissette have. To satisfy your curiosity, Cindy has black lab, Bailey, who is 10 and Officer Morrissette has a 14 year old golden retriever, Brady.

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On Tuesday, October 18th, at 7 p.m., presenter Karla Dalley, will discuss a variety of approaches to the "traditional" fall clean-up. There are always things that the gardener must do in the fall, but more and more, ecologically inspired gardeners (or “lazy gardeners like me” says Karla) are finding ways to shift some of the fall clean-up to the spring. You may be surprised to find that the garden will benefit from some of these approaches as well.

Douglas-Uxbridge Junior girl Scout Troop 11900 would like to thank the community for helping them with their School Supply Drive. Their goal to fill 12 backpacks with school supplies for local needy children was exceeded and over 2 dozen backpacks were filled with back-to-school essentials. The backpacks were distributed to children in Douglas and Uxbridge who were in need of school supplies.

The troop would especially like to thank Bellingham Staples, Whitinsville Walmart

and Atlas global Solutions of Sutton for their generous donations and to the Uxbridge

Library and the Douglas Library for allowing the troop to have donation bins at both locations.

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Enjoy the Fall Educational Programs offered at Purgatory Chasm All visitors to Purgatory Chasm are welcome to attend these fun and informative events for no added charge.

No reservations are necessary. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Most events are cancelled during or soon after wet weather due to slippery conditions in the park. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.

SPECIAL EVENT: Meet Smokey Bear: October 8th at 1 p.m. A very special opportunity to meet Smokey Bear and the District 7 Fire Crew. This one-time-only event to celebrate local fire prevention specialists is open for all visitors to the park at no additional charge. Meet at the Visitor Center and park staff will direct you.

Appropriate for families with children.

CHASM HIKES: What is the chasm made of and how was it formed? What interesting geologic features can be found here? Does the chasm change over time? Find out the answers to these questions and more as you scramble around huge boulders while taking in the mystery of Purgatory Chasm. Join the Park Interpreter for this fun and informative hike. October 7th, 14th & 21st from 11 – 12 p.m. October 1st from 1-2 p.m. & October 22nd from 2 – 3 p.m. October 2nd & 9th from 3 – 4 p.m. gLACIAL gEOLOgY HIKE: The last ice age helped sculpt Massachusetts into the landscape we see today, Purgatory Chasm included. Join the Park Interpreter for a moderately

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

October 10th from 3-4:30 p.m. October 7th, 14th, & 21st from 3-4:30 p.m.

Begins at the Visitor Center. This is a moderately challenging hike, suitable for hikers and geologists ages 10+.

Sturdy shoes or boots are required.

SKULL SCIENCE: Many things can be learned about how an animal lives just by looking at its skull. At this educational and interactive display, find clues in skulls and bones about how different creatures survive, and learn what it takes to call Purgatory Chasm your home. How will your own bones compare to those of the park’s residents? October 1st, 8th & 15th from 11- 12 p.m. October 9th from 11-12 p.m.

ROCK DETECTIVES: Have you ever wondered where rocks come from? Find out where rocks have been and where they are going at a meeting of Rock Detectives! Join the park interpreter for this interactive educational display, and learn some simple tips for reading a rock’s story. October 22nd from 11 – 12 p.m.

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

KIDLEIDOSCOPE NATURE STORIES: Join them for nature story readings dur-

ing their weekly Kidleidoscope program. Connect to the great outdoors as they read short nature books as a group, followed by a brief outdoor activity.

They then conclude with a simple craft that relates to the stories they have just read. Each session has its own unique theme. Oct. 3rd & 10th from 11-12 p.m.

Begins at the Visitor Center. Designed for readers ages 3-6. Older siblings are always welcome. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the playground. This event will take place inside the Visitor Center.

ALL ABOUT ANIMALS: Purgatory Chasm is home to many different kinds of animals. Join the Park Interpreter to learn more about the fascinating creatures that live here. Each session in the “All About: Animals” series focuses on a specific animal group. October’s event will feature owls. October 1st from 4 – 4:45 p.m.

This event begins at the Visitor Center, and is open to all visitors. Most suitable for wildlife biologists ages 8 and older.

TIMELINE TOURS: At Purgatory Chasm, there are marks of history all around. get an introduction to this unique park on the Timeline Tour, as they stroll to historic structures and geologic features. You will discover evidence of ancient glaciers, uncover relics from Sutton’s earlier days, and can marvel at the craftsmanship of Purgatory Chasm’s staff from years that have long since passed. October 17th from 3– 3:30 p.m.

Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for historians ages 10 and above. This

is a relatively easy ½ hour hike as they do not enter the chasm itself, and remain close to the most accessible areas.

A WALK IN THE PARK: Hiking trails are the heart of the park system and they provide great places for you to get into shape. You are invited to join the park interpreter for a one hour hike on a moderately challenging trail. Take in the sights, watch for wildlife, chat and ask questions all while getting a great work-out! October 4th & 18th from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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State Parks, please visit: Mass.gov/ EEA/Agencies/DCR/MassParks/passes-and-fees. These events are sponsored by the Mass. Dept. Conservation and Recreation. FMI (508) 234-3733 or Purgatory.Chasm@MassMail.State.

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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 (beginning Memorial Day weekend the 7:30 am class will be held at river bend farm in uxbridge weather permitting).

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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 the Valley Cafe, Church St. in Whitinsville

ThurSdayS p.a.C.e. ClaSS…free! people with arthritis can exercise 10 aM in the Community room at lydia taft house.

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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 ladies auxiliary Meat raffle 5 pM at VfW post 1385 hall, rte. 16 uxbridge

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DouglaS oKtoberfeSt 9 aM - 4 pM Main St., Douglas. entertainment, food, rides, and much more. fMI: www.facebook.com/ douglasoctoberfest.

aMerICaN legIoN rIDerS MeetINg 7 pM american legion hall 59 Douglas St., uxbridge

DIggerS lIquorS tasting/pouring 9 aM to 4 pM Main Street, Douglas. enjoy seasonal brews and specials during the oktoberfest event See ad on page 23

aMerICaN legIoN MeetINg 7 pM american legion hall 59 Douglas St., uxbridge

ValleyCaSt’S art & MuSIC MaKerS feStIVal 10-3 pM alternatives Whitin Mill, Whitinsville. free event

Sunday • 2nd MuShrooM WalK Daniels farmstead, 286 Mendon St., blackstone. fMI www.danielsfarmstead.org

Tuesday • 4th NaMI Support group 7-8:30 pM the Valley Chapel 14 hunter rd., uxbridge fMI: 508-649-3179

Friday • 7th SeNIor breaKfaSt 8-9:00 aM St. John’s episcopal Church, 3 pleasant St., rt. 122a, Sutton Suggested $5.00 donation. fMI:508-529-4437

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Saturday • 8th MeNDoN CouNtry faIr 10 aM - 5 pM blessing barn field, route 16, Mendon rain date oct. 9th DaNIelS farMSteaD CIVIl War reeNaCtMeNt oct. 8th, 9th, and 10th 286 Mendon St., blackstone fMI:www.danielsfarmstead.org

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Saturday • 22nd & Sunday • 23rd KatalINa’S boutIque 2ND year aNNIVerSary eVeNt: Special promotions, giveaways, raffe and light refreshments. 1682 providence rd., Northbridge See ad on page 5

hauNteD traIl WalK 5:30 to 8:30 pM 25 Winter St., hopkinton, Ma $3 /child $5 /adult. fundraiser sponsored by the Woodville trailbusters 4h Club. admission includes guided trail walk, hay ride & games

Saturday 29th MarINe Core league 911 halloWeeN party VfW post 1385 rt. 16 uxbridge. best costume prize, food, and entertainment. fMI:greg 774-573-7527 See ad on page 18

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Photographers capturing the beauty of the region In celebration of its new 2017 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar featuring the work of 10 local photographers, Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) is hosting a Calendar Release Party on Wednesday, October 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at its offices at Linwood Mill, 670 Linwood Avenue, in Whitinsville. Guests can meet the photographers and purchase calendars on site.

“The emphasis of our 2017 Calendar is on our industrial heritage,” notes Charlene Perkins Cutler, executive director of BHC. The Calendar is “2017: The Innovative and Industrious Blackstone Heritage Corridor.” Carefully curated facts about the region’s contribution to the American Industrial Revolution punctuate the pages.

On each month’s page, there are facts celebrating the innovation that had been fostered in the National Heritage Corridor from hundreds of years ago to the present. For instance, in the 1830s, the Knowlton Hat Factory in Upton, MA, was the largest manufacturer of straw hats in the world.

“The Blackstone Heritage Corridor is one of the Nation’s richest and best preserved repositories of landscapes, structures and sites that recall a neglected era of the American past: the Age of Industry,” Cutler points out. “Thousands of structures and whole landscapes still exist which represent the entire history of the American Industrial Revolution and the complex economic and social relationships of the people who lived and worked here.”

The photos for the 2017 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar where chosen in a blind contest and offer a mix of scenes showcasing the National Heritage Corridor’s natural, historical and cultural resources.

The new year begins with a beautiful snowy scene, taken late in the afternoon with the sky lit by stunning pink tones cast against what looks like a carefully hand-painted landscape. January’s photo was submitted by Frances Guevremont of Lincoln, RI, who revealed that the scene lasted only about 10 minutes as she was photographing it. February follows with another snow-filled landscape taken along the canal tow path below the Ashton Dam in Quinville, RI. David Newton of Cumberland, RI, shared his photo that beckons one to cross the wooden bridge with snowshoes or cross country skis.

Carol Dandrade of Uxbridge, MA, spent some time along the rail trail in Millbury, MA, and captured a reflection of a metal bridge that was cast onto the track. The picture offers a unique perspective that one might never see.

Cormier Woods, a property in Uxbridge, MA, preserved by Trustees of Reservations inspired Wendy A. Henschel of Linwood, MA, to pack a cam-

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The coveted cover shot of the Blackstone heritage Corridor 2017 Calendar was taken by Leon droby of uxbridge. It was captured at Voss Farm in uxbridge. era. She captured an historic homestead along the trail with beautiful stone work and complementary colors in the roof and wood siding. It sits surrounded by lush landscape just calling out for spring. The month of May is ushered into the 2017 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar with a captivating photo of two cygnets whose sudden movement cast a spiral around them, offering the light an opportunity to dance around the new creatures. Tiny beads of water on the swans make one think the calendar is wet. Ernest Berube of Lincoln, RI, captured May’s photo along the banks of the Blackstone River in Lincoln, RI. Further north in his hometown of Douglas, MA, Scott Harwood stopped along the Southern New England Trunkline Trail on Wallum Lake Road and zeroed in on aging stone arch bridge that beckons the admirer to continue on down the lush green path.

An iconic symbol of freedom, the American Bald Eagle, graces the page in July, submitted by Don McKenzie of Worcester, MA. Titled “Papa Bald Eagle Fishing in the Blackstone River,” the powerful image was taken in Riverdale, a village of Northbridge, MA. It is no secret that the Blackstone River offers photographers a wide variety of subjects. For the month of August, a photo submitted by Allan Siuzdak of Cumberland, RI, of a trio of painted turtles walking up a fallen log also captured their reflection being cast in the water below. With the sun shining off their backs, one can almost feel the August heat pulsing off the page. The golden hues of September inspired Wendy A. Henschel to submit a photo taken at River Bend Farm at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge, MA. Henschel captured a Fritillary butterfly resting with its wings wide open, appearing to be having a conversation with a nearby pencil dragonfly. River Bend Farm was also the scene for October’s picture taken by Robert William Mielke of Uxbridge, MA. Miekle spotted a picnicking couple enjoying the view of a stone arch bridge embellished with autumn color. Carol Dandrade visited the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop in Lincoln, RI, and submitted a vignette of blacksmith tools with a roaring fire in the background, appropriate to offer some warmth to November’s calendar picture with a nod to history. The month of December is celebrated with a picturesque winter scene of the Blackstone Canal at the Capt. Wilbur Kelly House Museum in Quinville, RI. David Newton captured the shot after a snow squall had moved on and the sun started to break through the clouds casting a reflection on the water below.

The coveted cover shot, “Pond Mist Sunrise,” was submitted by Leon Droby of Uxbridge, MA, at Voss Farm (River Bend Farm), also in Uxbridge. Standing near the shore looking at the tow path in the distance, Droby captured the daybreak with the sun’s citrus-colored hues reflecting into the canal through a layer of fog dancing above it. The barren trees are reflected in the canal creating a captivating photo at a very popular visitor location in the National Heritage Corridor.

“I look forward to this calendar contest every year because I get to see hundreds of photos that capture the uniqueness of the National Heritage Corridor,” Cutler explained. “They are all submitted by local photographers, and it’s always inspiring to see what they discover and choose to submit to help us tell our story through the months of the year. We are grateful for the passion and generosity.”

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~Society ~ DAR Chapter honors Marcelyn Karagosian The Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the DAR recently honored Marcelyn Karagosian for her many years of service to the local, state and national organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Chapter has grown in the last few years with a renewed interest in the events that shaped our country and the free ancestry search that is available through DAR.org. New members are always welcome. For more information on how to find your American Revolution ancestor you are welcome to email Carolyn Lavallee at clavallee234@ gmail.com.

Northbridge Historical Society Oct. meeting The Northbridge Historical Society will hold its first meeting of its fortysixth season on Monday, October 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. at the Whitinsville Social Library.

Following a short business meeting,

Racine to speak to area quilters

led by President John W. Walker, Jr. Rick Hamelin, master potter of Pied Potter Hamelin, will give a lecture and demonstration of historic redware.

Rick has been potting since 1976, has been featured in Early American Life magazine, and is committed to researching historic redware, slipware and the clay industries of New Eng-

land. Rick and his wife, Garine Arakelian, who is also a potter, live in Warren.

This program is supported in part by the Northbridge Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Local quilt shop owner, Cathy Racine, of Charlton Sewing Ctr., will be the guest speaker at the October 20th meeting of Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild, at 7:00 p.m., Goss Hall, Unitarian Church, in Mendon. She will give a lecture on threads with an auction to follow. Guest are welcome to come for a $5.00 fee.

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Save the Date for food, fun, and more Fall is upon us, and with it Good Shepherd Parish’s 4th Annual Holiday Fair, held on November 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in both the Parish Center and Parish Hall.

Got a sweet tooth? Walk the cookie walk, try a homemade pie, enjoy flavored fudge, or choose from a variety of goods at the bake table. And for a more balanced diet, take a break from cooking and enjoy the luncheon. Meat pies are also available for purchase.

Feeling lucky? The Fair includes a large selection of raffle items, including theme baskets, gift cards, scratch

Author Ann Hood returns The Uxbridge Free Public Library and The Uxbridge Senior Center will be hosting an evening with nationally acclaimed author Ann Hood Tuesday, December 6th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center. Ann will talk about her new book “The Book that Matters the Most,” touching on her background, her books The Knitting Circle, The Red Thread, etc. and of course her adventures.

Please join them and help to celebrate the birthday of a fantastic, loving, and very talented lady Ann Hood.

Once you meet and experience being with her, you will always have a place for her in your heart. Admission is free and open to the public, however, program is to benefit The Uxbridge People First Food Pantry so please bring non-perishable item or a donation. Thank you!

Please call Susan Baghdasarian 508278-3810 or email susanbaghdasarian@yahoo.com to reserve your seat.

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tickets, and a beautiful homemade quilt.

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So come stop by Good Shepherd, located on Linwood St. in the Linwood section of Uxbridge. There’s something available for everyone. For more information, visit their website at www. goodshepherdlinwood.org.

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Disaster response team post schedule & training

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Would you like to help at an event, but are afraid you don't know what to do? Community Ambassadors are the educational liaison between the public and the CMDART organization.

In their Tiered Response Program, the first tier is to provide prevention education to communities. Volunteers connect with Central Mass residents (pet owners), local government officials, and network with other animal partners in fun, educational venues. Ambassadors help raise awareness in the community of all that is essential to promote individual safety and disaster preparedness. They interface with community groups and leaders, recruit new volunteers, and promote giving (donations and time) to help sustain the mission. Please go to http://doodle.com/poll/q6xgrarutee6gtai and sign up for this 3 hour program to help you with some of the basics of being an Ambassador. Use the comments section to leave your phone number or other information.

Please register to help at one of these events by contacting training@cmdart.org.

• October 1st, Octoberfest, Douglas • October 8th, Mendon County Fair • October 29th, Sweet Pea Rescue, Spencer • October 29th, Large Animal Training, Uxbridge

Genealogists focus on Salem Witch Trials The October meeting of the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc., will be held Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Saxe Room at the Worcester Public Library (Contact: Reference Department at 508-799-1655 or mywpl.org), located at 3 Salem Square in Worcester. You can arrive at 6:30 p.m. to attend an earlier ½ hour of socialization time.

The night will begin with a short business meeting followed by the “Salem Witch Trials” presentation by Richard Lagueux.

Using Legacy Family Tree, Richard writes genealogical reports about his ancestors. Two of his reports are available in the catalog of the American Antiquarian Society.

The families of William Dicer and Richard Tarr are followed through their ownership of land in Maine, Salem and Boston within the backdrop of the Salem Witch Trials. Fear of the devil left people uncertain and anxious during which attacks

by French and Indians, the loss of the charter for the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and the Maunder Minimum, occurred.

The meeting is open to anyone interested in this presentation.

Attendees are encouraged to bring along a friend(s), as well as, your own non-alcoholic beverage, munchies will be provided.

Anyone bringing goodies to share will receive an extra door prize ticket. Membership is encouraged for anyone pursuing the hobby, passion, or profession of Genealogy. Yearly membership is only $25.00 for an individual and $30.00 for a family living in the same household.

Parking isn’t allowed in the “green” areas. Note your space number and pay for parking at the outdoor kiosk, credit cards accepted, before entering the library. FMI visit: www.massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org -or- www.msoginc.org.

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Senior Corner SHINE offers Medicare meetings open enrollment begins 10/15/16 & ends 12/7/16 Every year, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) plans can change their premiums, copays, deductibles, formularies (list of drugs covered) and preferred pharmacies, and Medicare Advantage Plans can drop providers from their Plan. If you are a Medicare recipient, review your options every year to make sure you have the plan that works best for you for next year. In 2017, there may be some new plans available and choices for you to make.

Remember: You need to be sure that your primary care physician and other providers are covered in the new Plan network before you change to a different Medicare Advantage Plan. You should also check to see that your medications are covered in the new plan.

Need assistance? Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) volunteers can help you.

SHINE volunteers offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. Local appointments are available in Uxbridge at Tri-River

Family Health Center. Call 508-4229931 to schedule an appointment with a SHINE counselor.

MEDICARE UPDATE MEETINGS presented by the SHINE program: • Tuesday, October 18th 10:00 a.m.: Mendon Senior Center • Wednesday, October 19th 10:00 a.m.: Northbridge Senior Center • Friday, October 28th 12:15 p.m.: Uxbridge Senior Center • Monday, November 14th 11:00 a.m.: Millville Senior Center Central Mass Shine Website:www. shinema.org. The site has valuable general information and links to other agencies that can assist Medicare recipients with their health insurance needs.

AARP presents Champion of 50+ Award to U.S. Senator Warren

uS Senator elizabeth Warren accepts her aarP award from aarP Mass. State director Mike Festa & executive Council Member; deb Washington.

AARP announced that US Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is the recipient of the 2016 “Champion of the 50+” legislative leadership award for her significant achievements during the 114th Congress, which benefit the lives of people 50+ and their families. Senator Warren received the award for fighting to ensure that retirement plan advice given by financial advisers must be in the best interest of consumers, by supporting a new US Department of Labor rule that saves American families billions of dollars per year, and by voting

against subsequent legislation to stop the rule from taking effect.

“Senator Warren deserves this award because she worked tirelessly to improve financial security for millions of American families,” said Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director. “By ensuring a rule would remain in place that could save American families billions of dollars per year, Senator Warren has demonstrated leadership qualities to help Americans achieve greater financial security.”

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Uxbridge Senior Center announces calendar of upcoming events calling to reserve your seat on the van.

The Uxbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge.

508-278-8622. The Senior Center will be closed on the following days in observance of Columbus Day Weekend. Fri., Oct. 7th, and Mon., Oct. 10th.

No transportation or lunch.

GROUP GRIEF COUNSELING Mon., October 3rd, and Mon., October 17th, 4 - 5 p.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center. Georgette Ducey, Hospice Care Consultant from Compassus will be present with Michelle Heron Maciel, Executive Director Nurse, for group grief counseling. If you are experiencing any type of loss, they encourage you to attend. There are many losses in life: separation, divorce, unemployment, health-related losses, foreclosures and relocations. Please feel free to join these free sessions.

IMPORTANT NOTICES! Call to arrange for transportation to lunch and for medical appointments.

Van transportation begins at 10:30 a.m.

Remember to call ahead 48 hours in advance to attend the meal program and also if you need to cancel. For the lunch menu check with the Senior Center by calling, viewing it on Uxbridge Cable Local Access Channel 191, Facebook, or the Council on Aging website.

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

LUNCH AND LEARN WITH COLLEEN MASSEY Wednesday, October 5th, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Coleen Massey is from MCPHS University Pharmacy Outreach Program. Come listen to A+ information on Medicare Part D and other programs that help with the cost of medication.

Individuals from the Pharmacy Outreach Program at MCPHS University will be here to talk about these programs and the importance of looking at the Medicare Part D options during the upcoming annual open enrollment period. Staff and students will also be available after the presentation to talk oneto-one with individuals about their options. Bring a list of your medications and they will go over them.

SHOPPING TRIPS NEW TIME Grocery shopping every Tuesday: Pick up begins at a new time: 8:30 a.m.

Reminder: If you have purchased the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bags, they will scan them as you check out and a donation of .25 cents will be made towards the senior center’s daily meal program. Thank you for your participation!

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

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Susan Flanagan of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will be at the Uxbridge Senior Center. Medicare’s Annual Election periods runs from October 15th through December 7th.

This is the time of year that you can review your policies and can make changes for a January 1st effective date.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will be presenting their Medicare Advantage Products-Medicare HMO Blue and Medicare PPO Blue.

All welcome regardless of insurance.

• Tuesday, October 18th, 1 – 3 p.m.

Julia Spencer Santos, SCO Business Development Manager for Tufts Health Plan will be available. Learn about your insurance options and bring your Medicare insurance questions.

HEALTHY HARVEST & SAFETY SYMPOSIUM Thursday, October 13th, 9-2 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. Sponsored by the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Assn. Free educational event. Including distinguished speakers, senior safety, Bingo, raffles, public safety & wellness tips, community resources & so much more. Complimentary lunch included. Space is limited, if attending please call the Center.

LUNCH AND LEARN WITH POLICE CHIEF LOURIE Friday, October 14th 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Police Chief Jeff Lourie will hold his monthly Community Policing Bureau Presentation. Guest speaker will be announced. Please be sure to call ahead to reserve your seat for this lunch & learn as seating is limited. Uxbridge Community Television will film this event and it will be aired on local cable access. The seniors are thankful to be working closely with the department and to have Uxbridge Community Television film these events.

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FLU SHOT Mon., October 17th, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Free Flu Shot Clinic brought to you by Salmon VNA & Hospice at the Center.

For all Uxbridge residents 6 months or older, no copays. Please bring your insurance cards and wear a shortsleeved shirt. These are available on a first come, first served basis.

SENIOR BUS TRIP Wednesday, October 19th. Senior Bus Trip to Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield. Space is limited, sign up early to reserve your seat & meal. Price is $20 p.p. including gratuity. Also visit the Brookfield Orchards on the way home.

No lunch will be served at the Center.

ASK THE NURSE Tuesday, October 25th, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Salmon Health VNA will be available for the blood pressure clinic. If you have any questions about new symptoms you may have, questions about new medications, or any other health problem, they will be able to help you with them. Salmon Health nurse, Janet Iocabelli will be at the senior center every fourth Tuesday going forward.

Join them for this free monthly clinic offered by the Salmon VNA. EARLY VOTING Thursday, October 27th, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

The Center and the Town Clerk will offer early voting for the presidential election. If you come for lunch on the van, you will be able to vote after lunch and then go back home on the van. Call the center if you have questions or if you need transportation.

LUNCH AND LEARN WITH SHINE Friday, October 28th, 12:15-1 p.m. The

SHINE regional office will offer a talk on the new Medicare changes for 2017.

Bring your insurance questions and learn about the various Medicare changes so you can make informed insurance decisions for a January 1, 2017 start date. Learn how the various supplemental plans and advantage plans work. Choose the best insurance for your specific needs. Compare prices and review co-pays and deductibles and understand what plans work within your specific county. Call the center to reserve your spot for this discussion.

DR. MICHAEL BIANCAMANO Monday morning, October 31st. Appointments are set up on a first come, first served basis and run rather quickly. Call the center to schedule an appointment. Let them know if you require transportation to the clinic.

HALLOWEEN PARTY Monday, October 31st, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Be sure to join them for the Spooktacular Annual Halloween Party!

They will have special “Sandwitches” and other Ghoulish treats for all!

Costumes are welcome and encouraged. If you do not have one, they will provide you with some fun things to wear! Be sure to call ahead and reserve your spot as seating is limited.

BUS TRIPS FOR 2016: October 3rd – October 12th, 10 Days – Scotland – Please Call Pam at 508-4764474 for information. November 6th – 8th, Villa Roma, all-inclusive. December 10th, 11th, & 12th, NYC at Christmas with 9/11 Museum. Call Sue at 508-476-5820 for more information on any of these trips. Flyers are available on the Douglas Senior Center Website: www.douglasma.org and click on “Boards and committees” at the top of page, then “Council On Aging” and on left sidebar, “Sunshine Club/Trips” Also the Diamond Tours Website: www.grouptrips.com/sunshineclub.

Sutton Senior Center News The Sutton Senior Center is located at 19 Hough Rd., Sutton. 508-234-0703 Closed Monday Oct. 10th: • Monday, 3rd @ 6 p.m.

Evening Zumba $30.00 For 6 Classes (Prepaid) All ages welcome.

• Thursday, 13th @ 10:30 a.m.

Antiques & Coins: show & evaluations w/Mike McDonald • Monday, 17th @ 10 a.m. Netflix Movie. Call Ctr. for Movie Info.

• Thursday, 20th @10 a.m.

Fallon Senior Plan Seminar Q & A. All Welcome.

• Monday,24th @10 a.m.

"Color Me Calm" Coloring For Seniors. All supplies provided.

• Monday,31st @ 9 a.m.

Trick or Treat Parade w/Puckihuddle Preschool Kids...Fun for All Ages!

HAIRDRESSER: Call center for day & to schedule appointment.

BLOOD PRESSURE/ BLOOD SUGAR TESTING: Every Wednesday 9 a.m.

WEEKLY FEATURES: All Welcome To Join.

Mondays Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. & Thursdays 9 a.m.

Free classes.

Spanish Classes 12:30 p.m.

Free Mat Yoga classes 11 a.m.

Tuesdays Free Yoga classes 10:45 a.m.

Sutton Serenaders Chorus 12:45 p.m.

Cribbage 12:30 p.m.

Power Walk 2 p.m.

(Inside On CD/Television) Wednesdays Muscular Strength Exercise 10 a.m.

Thursdays Computer Class 9 a.m.

Pitch 10 a.m.

Darts 12:30 p.m.

Zumba gold class. 2 p.m.

Free w/Gloria Beaupre Bingo - 1 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays Fridays "I'm Sorry" 9 a.m.

Fun card game for all ages 10 a.m. Free Yoga classes

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Northbridge Senior Center News posted The Northbridge Senior Center is located at 20 Highland Street in Whitinsville. Phone: 508-234-2002 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS TECHNOLOGY HELP IS HERE Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Paul Holzwarth will offer half hour sessions to help you with your technology needs.

Whether it’s your computer, laptop, IPad, or even your phone, Paul can help. Call to set up an appt. time.

TAP CLASS Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Come join tappers for an hour of fun and exercise.

No experience needed. Great for cardio, balance and toning. You can also sit to tap and still get the benefits of exercise. Instructor is from Joanne Warren Dance Studio, $5 per class. 11 Week Session.

ASK THE NURSE/BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Tuesday, October 11th: 11-1 p.m.

FALLON REPRESENTATIVE Tuesday, October 11th:10 a.m.

GREENDALE CHORUS Wednesday, October 12th: 1 p.m.

Come join this entertaining group from Worcester!

RMV NEAR ME Thursday, October 13th: 10-12 p.m.

Must sign up with Adele or Michelle.

REIKI Thursday, October 13th: 2-3 p.m Call to make an appointment ZENTANGLE Wednesday October 19th: 9-11 p.m.

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT/ SHINE PRESENTATION Wednesday, October 19th: 10 a.m.

AFTERNOON MOVIE: COCOON Wednesday, October 19th: 12:45 p.m.

Starring Don Ameche and Wilford Brimley. Residents of a Florida rest home discover the “Fountain of Youth”. Comedy/Drama. Popcorn and lemonade will be served.

VETERAN’S SERVICES REP CARL BRADSHAW Thurs., October 20th: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

SENATOR MOORE OFFICE HOUR Monday, October 24th: 12-1 p.m.

ASK THE NURSE/BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Tuesday, October 25th: 11-1 p.m.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, October 25th: 3-4 p.m.

PRESSED FLOWER DESIGN CLASS Wednesday, October 26th: 10-11:30 a.m. This month they will be making a Birch Tree Landscape. $12 per class.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION WITH FOLKSINGER TIM VAN EGMOND Wednesday, October 26th:1 p.m. Tim will perform spellbinding tales and songs of the supernatural ranging from spine-tingling to rib-tickling. He will entertain with his guitar, conga drum, spirit flute, and more. This presentation is brought to them in part by a grant from the Northbridge Cultural Council which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

MONTLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Thursday, October 27th: 11:30 a.m. All October babies, come celebrate with a free lunch, birthday cake & free raffle.

RMV NEAR ME Thursday, October 27th: 1-3 p.m. Call ahead to make an appointment with Adele or Michelle.

REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES NEW PROGRAM AT THE SENIOR CENTER: “RMV NEAR ME” The registry of Motor Vehicles is partnering with area Councils on Aging to provide five of the most common transactions at COA sites to hopefully decrease wait times at registry branches. The Northbridge Senior Center will be one of those sites. Transactions are: license renewals (for licensed drivers

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younger than age 75), registration renewals, change of address, duplicate license or registration, and how to report a lost or stolen disability placard and how to request a replacement. The following Northbridge residents are eligible for this program: seniors over 60 years old, disabled residents, and Town of Northbridge Employees. Please call the Center to schedule an appointment with either Adele or Michelle. You

must have a valid checking account or credit card to process any transaction, no cash will be accepted.

DAY TRIPS: OCTOBER 6TH: TOUR OF KENNEBUNKPORT. Travel to the southern coast of Maine for a day that starts with a guided tour of Kennebunkport, next it’s on to lunch at Clay Hill Farm in Ogunquit, then

visit When Pigs Fly Bakery in Kittery, Maine.

NOVEMBER 15TH : THE SALEM CROSS INN & OAKWOOD CHRISTMAS BARN. DECEMBER 4TH: “NANA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS” NOTE: Call for details and cost of trips.

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Keeping Connected Through Technology: 6 Tips for Seniors By richard T. Moore Anytime someone tells me that technology is too complicated or intimidating for seniors, I tell them about my late Uncle Jimmy. Jimmy Moore was an active user of the internet to stay in touch with friends and family even when he reached 96 years-old. By browsing the web and sending emails from his assisted living community, Uncle Jimmy found that technology helped him remain engaged with the world around him.

Many senior citizens have yet to fully embrace technology and all of the benefits that come with it. In fact, according to recent statistics from the Pew Research Center, only 30% of adults in the United States age 65 and older own personal smartphones, compared with 68% of the general population. A similar study by Pew found that only 48% of residents in the same age bracket have their own Facebook page com-

pared with 72% of the overall population.

Keeping seniors connected and engaged is a priority for the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA). Here are six tips for helping seniors stay engaged through technology.

1.) Create a social media profile. If you’re one of the 52% of seniors who don’t currently have a Facebook page, you’re missing out. Facebook allows you to instantly connect with and talk to family and friends from around the world no matter where they live.

Through Facebook you can send messages, view photographs, and keep yourself updated on what others are doing.

2.) Join an online community. Through social media websites such as Facebook, a number of online communities have been created that allow you to stay connected with others who share similar interests. Groups exist online

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where users can talk about and share opinions on a broad range of topics, including movies and television shows, music, crafts and hobbies, sports, and countless others. Additionally, there are a number of online communities dedicated to smaller more personal groups of people, such as college or high school graduating classes.

3.) Place a video call instead of a regular phone call. Smartphones, tablets, and most computers have the capability to place a video call for free so that participants on both ends can physically see who they are talking to. Services such as Facetime and Skype are free and can be used directly from your device anywhere that you have internet access. The visual aspect can add another layer to your conversation and makes for a more personal exchange.

4.) Play interactive games to keep your wits sharp. In addition to mindless fun,

smartphones, desktops, and tablets now offer games that have been created for the sole purpose of encouraging a brain-smart lifestyle by boosting critical thinking, and memory building and strategy skills. Organizations such as the AARP and Lumosity offer a number of such games both online and via smartphone or tablet.

5.) Get your news online. While newspapers and televised reports still offer in-depth coverage, online news provide much more immediate information and are updated frequently. Because of this immediacy, online news often offers the best and most timely coverage and can be a wonderful resource.

6.) Take advantage of classes. Many assisted living residences, senior centers, and public libraries offer classes and trainings where technology experts provide tips and tricks on how to make technology work for your lifestyle.

These basic classes will show you the basics and also give you tips on how to stay safe online (online scams unfortunately do exist).

Staying connected is an important part of getting older, and as technology continues to improve, there are more ways it can benefit our lives. By experimenting with technology, you can connect with your loved ones and learn something new every day.

Richard T. Moore is the President of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association. He is a former Senate Health Chair who sponsored legislation to establish the Massachusetts eHealth Institute and legislation to encourage electronic prescribing and electronic medical records to improve care and reduce medical errors.

Millbury Council on Aging upcoming events Millbury Council On Aging, 1 River Street, Millbury. 508-865-9154 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Saturday, November 12th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call or Stop by the Senior Center to reserve your table! New items along with creative crafts. Great gifts for the holidays. Luncheon served along with homemade chicken soup, hotdogs and pastries. Also featuring food items to go and raffles.

NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE “The Last of the Red Hot Lovers” Thursday, October 20th, leaving at 9:30 a.m. Cost $72.00. Price includes dinner, show and cabaret. FMI call the center or stop in.

TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO TRIP November 14th-15th, 2 Days /1 Night Trip includes overnight accommodations, transportation along with a $15 meal voucher, 1 breakfast buffet coupon and free play package.

FOxWOODS TRIPS Monday, October 3rd and November 7th the bus leaves the Millbury Senior Center at 7:00 a.m.and returns at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $24.00.

RMV Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Five Transactions are: License renewals under age 75 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.

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

TUESDAY 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Blood Pressure 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Tai Chi 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Coffee in the Garden (weather permitting) 11:00 a.m. - Karaoke (sing a long) 10:45 a.m. - Zumba Gold 11:45-12:30 p.m. - Yoga 1:00 p.m. - Cribbage & Scat WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. - Craft Class 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - RMV Transactions 1 p.m. - Social Bingo 5-6 p.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 1st and 2nd Wed. evenings of the month 6 p.m. - Bingo (Wednesday Evenings Bingo Resumes!)

THURSDAY 10-11:30 a.m. - Adult “Coloring Class” 12:45 p.m. - Whist 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Computer & Cell phone class. Reservations required.

FRIDAY 9 a.m. - Shopping 9:30 a.m. - Exercise 12:30 p.m. - Bridge & Scat NUTRITION PROGRAMNoon lunch every Monday through Friday. Suggested donation $2.50 Remember every Friday is special treat day. A 48 hour reservation is required.

A few seats left on Sunshine Club Trips NYC: Dec. 10th-12th for $339.

Including 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, sightseeing w/a local guide for 2 days, and entrance to the 9/11 Museum. The tour will include places of interest like Central Park, Times Square, Wall Street, and of course Rockefeller Center. The huge tree in Rockefeller Center will be lit, there will be skating on the rink, the stores will be all decked out, and the hustle and bustle will get you into the spirit of the season. New York City is an especially fun place at Christmas time!

Villa Roma in the Catskills of NY: Nov. 6th-8th. Villa Roma is a beautiful all-inclusive resort w/all kinds of activities planned all day long. Think of it as a cruise on land and you know it will be filled w/lots of things to do or you can just relax and enjoy the beautiful grounds and the exceptional meals and shows.

All trips originate from the Whitinsville WalMart and the Westborough Senior Center. Everyone is welcome to join the group on any of these trips.

Call Sue at 508-476-5820 FMI.

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School News A Summer of improvements at Valley Tech When Blackstone Valley Tech students walked into the building for the first time after a summer spent relaxing with friends by the beach, working summer jobs to improve their skills, and getting some much needed rest and relaxation, they were greeted by a swarm of familiar faces and a variety of improvements to both the school building itself and the staff inhabiting it.

Blackstone Valley Tech is never idle in the summer, and these past three months were no exception. The facilities staff completed a renovation of the Auto Collision program, replaced a portion of the roof, and configured a new Engineering Lab and Robotics Lab. There were also a variety of maintenance and improvement projects completed including wiring upgrades, cafeteria renovations and flooring maintenance. This year, the facilities staff had the added project of repairing damage done by a summer lightning strike to the entire phone system, portions of energy management, football irrigation control and the roof solar system.

It was a busy summer for the facilities staff, who worked up to the last minute to ensure everything was perfect for the student’s return, and the student’s excitement upon seeing the improvements made every hot, busy summer day worth it.

In addition to the improvements to the building, the BVT human resource department, administrators and staff recruited, interviewed, and arranged more than 30 promotions and reconfiguration style staff transitions. The new hires include vocational staff, academic teachers and support staff.

The new staff were eager to get started sharing their expertise and educational tools with the students, and look forward to being a part of the BVT community while leaving their mark on the school and its students.

“I am so excited to be a part of the BVT family. Everyone is so positive, team based and supportive. I am in awe of the professionalism of everyone in the building; the students especially,” said Elizabeth Grimes, who will be a teacher in the Biology department.

Among the new staff are people who have grown in the system and are beginning new roles this year. Katie Checca came to BVT as a teaching assistant five years ago and will begin her first year as a history teacher after spending the spring as a long-term substitute in the department.

“I felt like an incoming freshman. I was nervous and excited. I love the people here, so it’s exciting to be back with the friends and colleagues I’ve met over the last five years,” Checca said. “I wanted to teach here because it is easy

to get involved with the students’ extracurricular activities and you’re constantly encouraged to improve by the surrounding staff.”

The improvements are never ending at BVT. As the school year kicks off, the academic teachers, vocational instructors and support staff are ready to help students improve academically, professionally and personally.

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.

BVT neW STaFF - Blackstone Valley Tech welcomed more than 30 new staff members with a two-day orientation aimed at making staff feel more comfortable and confident in their new surroundings. Pictured here is the new staff along with assistant Superintendent-Principal anthony Steele, academic Curriculum Coordinator rebecca Swasey, assistant Principal Matthew urquhart, Vocational Curriculum Coordinators Thomas Belland and Cyra hathaway, and the director of Student Services yvette Whitesell.

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Freshmen write the 10th Annual Graduation Letter Self-Funded Project receives Ten years ago, Northbridge High School started an annual tradition called the Graduation Letter. Roughly 1500 students at NHS have written the letter. Essentially, it is a time capsule, all about their lives and what is important to them in the first week of freshman year. They receive it on the day they graduate. Students are instructed to write anything they want in it since they will be the only ones who ever see it. Some students choose to put in flat objects such as money, pictures, or letters from friends/family. Most kids take it very seriously, and when they open their letter four years later, they are very glad that they did. Students are often surprised at how much they’ve changed. In four short years, boyfriends and girlfriends come and go, enemies become friends and friends turn into enemies, likes and dislikes drastically change as well. Most students are radically different from the young teenagers that entered the building a mere 720 school days prior. Social studies teacher Stephanie Bentley says, “I started the tradition because a teacher in my high school did it and I thought it sounded amazing so I brought it to NHS. It is easily my favorite thing I do all year. Kids are so excited to write them. And I love seeing the students reading them the day I give them back. Some laugh. Some cry. But it’s great. I’m glad my department has always been on board so that all the students write the letter.”

The day the students write it, they are given a 19 question prompt to help guide them in case they are stuck on what to write. The prompt includes everything from writing about what they hope to become as an adult to what they are most afraid of/proud of to their favorite memories. They can even create a bucket list. In reality, they can write about anything and everything or nothing at all. Jay Reiss, class of 2015, said, “I did not think the letter I sent myself would have any impact, after

this time capsule from their child and everything they hoped and dreamt about for the future. Michelle PoulinAuclair, mother of Jimmy Poulin, a student who passed away in February 2016, shared this, “I was very excited to see what he did write in that letter.

Knowing Jimmy, the way I did I figured it would probably be interesting.

What I read or saw in the letter... made me laugh and it warmed my heart!”

If students drop out or move, Bentley tracks them down via social media and mails the letters to them. “The concept of it needing to be only for graduation is not the point. It is to see how profoundly we change over time; the constant renaissance we all go through.

And that’s not a bad thing.” Some students are incredibly hard to find or just want the letter destroyed. If a student takes longer to graduate, NHS makes sure they get it once it happens.

MSBA reimbursement For Blackstone Valley Tech, getting a second reimbursement installment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the 37,200 square foot roofing repair project means phase two of the project is almost complete and preliminary talks can begin for the remaining and final section.

The most recent phase of the roof repair project focused on the 200 wing of the school, which encompasses classrooms, as well as, the auto collision and repair, auto tech, and electrical shops. The repairs began in June and were substantially complete by the end of August.

Following the district’s commitment to live within its budget, Valley Tech successfully applied, in February 2015, and received, in January 2016, a grant

Worcester Academy Open Houses Class of 2020: Kelly heffernan writing her letter. all, what advice could a freshman give a senior? But the letter actually ended up saving one of the best friendships I have ever had.” Luke Cullen, class of 2020, said, “I can't wait to read my letter when I graduate and really see how far I've come! I couldn't be more excited to reveal my progress to myself and who I was am/was as a freshman!”

Noelle Haas echoed her classmate, “I really look forward to receiving my letter in four years. It will be interesting to see who my friends are and what changes. I am very excited for my letter.”

Unfortunately, NHS has had to give out 1-2 letters a year to parents or guardians of students who pass away. It has provided comfort to parents to have

Worcester Academy will host Admission Open Houses for Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12, and postgraduates) on Sunday, October 16th, and Sunday, November 6th. (Event webpage worcesteracademy.org/openhouse) Students and families attending the Open Houses are invited to visit Worcester Academy between the hours of 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Open Houses are free and open to the public, but reservations are recommended by calling 508-459-5841 or emailing admission@worcesteracademy.org.

To register for the October 16th Open House, visit worcesteracademy.org/ oct16. To register for the November 6th Open House, visit worcesteracademy. org/nov6.

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• Enjoy family friendly snacks and hors d’oeuvres.

Worcester Academy looks forward to meeting visitors and welcoming them to a local independent school with an international reputation.

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from the MSBA. MSBA authorities have commented that for an educational system to embark and complete a project without bonding is remarkable.

The roof repair project was originally projected to cost $1,157,343, which made it eligible for a maximum MSBA facilities grant of $619,526: a 53.53 percent reimbursement rate.

The first two reimbursements, which the district is entitled to as cost occurs through progress billing, totaled almost $367,500. Recently, the district submitted its third (unaudited) reimbursement request. Assuming Valley Tech receives the full reimbursement of the most recent request, the district will have been reimbursed approximately 71 percent of the total maximum facilities grant available (based on the initial construction estimates).

The reimbursements will be put towards phase three of the roof project, which is still a few years away. “The district made a commitment to the MSBA during the initial phase of the roof repair project that it would parlay any MSBA receipts to the next phase of the roof project until all phases were complete thereby alleviating responsibility from the district’s member towns,” said Kurtis W. Johnson, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations.

In order to further curtail impact to member towns, portions of the roof repair project are completed by Valley Tech’s certified staff and students. This practice not only lifts financial burdens, but also gives students valuable handson experience.

The completion of the critical roof repair project ensures the safety of the students at Valley Tech, as well as the safety of the investment the district towns have made to make Valley Tech an exceptional academic and vocational institution.

ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL Come enjoy an evening of one act plays put on by the talented high school students and help support the Uxbridge High School Drama Program. Please join them on Friday, October 28th, at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets only sold at the door.

General Admission $5.00.

For more information contact: Kathleen Penza at kpenza@uxbridge.k12.ma.us or Barbara Emerick at bemerick@uxbridge.k12.ma.us

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A place for joy and reflection On Tuesday, August 30th the Taft ELC held a dedication ceremony in its courtyard now called the KinderGarden. The Kinder-Garden was dedicated to the memory of Fina Impagliazza who along with her mother, Suzanne Donovan, lost her life in a house fire in 2012. At that time, a beautiful horse statue was purchased through donations raised by the Uxbridge Fire Department, families and teachers for the little girl who loved horses so much. In addition to Taft and district staff, and representatives from C.A. Calderon Landscaping, Fina’s great aunt and uncle, Patricia and Richard Balunas were in attendance and said they are happy that their family has a place to visit and remember Fina.

Through the efforts of C.A. Calderon Landscaping, Jane Keegan and Barbara Hall (local DAR members), Scott and Michael Sherman, Ed Maharay, Peter Bagdazarian, and the Taft PTO, Taft ELC and the newly named Kinder-

Mercer chosen for NAFME’s All-National Honor Ensembles

Volunteers and family gather at the newly improved courtyard at Taft. The Kinder-Garden was dedicated to the memory of Fina Impagliazza who along with her mother, Suzanne donovan, lost her life in a house fire in 2012.

Garden received a much needed makeover. C.A. Calderon generously donated more than $5000 in labor to overhaul the area making it both accessible and beautiful.

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The results are in! exceptional preliminary MCaS results for bVt The students returned to Blackstone Valley Tech with an extra hop in their step after a summer of rest and relaxation. The Superintendent-Director, Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, had an extra hop in his step as well, but for a different reason.

The preliminary results of the spring MCAS tests demonstrate the positive learning experience occurring at BVT every day. That is, the results are in and they are good. The school district is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to release the scores, which are embargoed for a few more weeks.

The MCAS test, which was administered to tenth grade students in the spring, is a requirement for graduation at all Massachusetts public schools.

The MCAS test is different from other serial assessments because it involves 100 percent of the student population.

Other assessments, such as the SAT, are only administered to selected or gifted students. The inclusion of the entire student population makes the results even sweeter.

The students at BVT have their hard work and dedication, as well as the teaching staff, to thank for their stellar results.“The results are quite good. It’s truly a testament to our hardworking students, faculty, and staff. Our students are exceeding expectations and committing to being the best both in the classroom and in the vocational programs,” school committee chairman Joseph M. Hall said.

The teaching staff, both academic and vocational, are able to prepare the students for the MCAS test through academic classwork as well as technical projects. This integrated approach to

education gives students a more detailed knowledge of key concepts because of their ability to see theory applied to real world situations.

When the MCAS test is administered to BVT students, they are confident in their abilities thanks to the fusion of academic and technical learning. The results of the 2016 testing show their knowledge, skill, and confidence.

dren at Taft to learn and will be used regularly as part of Taft’s new science program. This is truly a story of a community coming together to make a difference. Taft ELC is so proud to be part of this community.

Hannah Mercer, a senior at Whitinsville Christian School (WCS), has been selected to join the “best of the best” for the National Association for Music Education’s (NAFME) 2016 All-National Honor Ensembles in Grapevine, Tx. The gala concert starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 13th, in the Texan Ballroom at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.

The All-National Honor Ensembles Concert is one of the many highlights planned for the four-day NAFME National In-Service Conference taking place November 10th -13th.

“WCS is incredibly proud and honored to be sending Hannah to the AllNational Mixed Choir,” said WCS Choral Director Joshua Lawson. She had previously reached the Massachusetts All-State Honor Chorus in 2015 and 2016, and the Massachusetts Central Districts Honor Choir for the last three years. This November, she becomes the first student in the history of WCS to reach the final pinnacle of high school musical excellence in America in reaching the All-National Honor Mixed Choir. “During the last

WCS Strings presents “Once Upon a Pops” Whitinsville Christian School Strings proudly presents “Once Upon a Pops,” a fun, family-friendly concert featuring music from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and other classic tales. The concert is Saturday, October 29th, at 6:30 p.m. at Whitinsville Christian School in the Krull Auditorium.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The event features table seating and complementary cake, coffee, and juice. Advance tickets are required. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $8 for students.

Tickets may be reserved by emailing strings@whitinsvillechristian.org or by calling 508-372-3248.

four years, Hannah has been an integral part of WCS's acclaimed Encore Vocal Ensemble, serving as a leader in the soprano section. She has been taking private vocal lessons from me for over five years,” said Lawson. “Hannah is currently rehearsing a challenging repertoire in preparation for performing under the baton of Dr. Anton Armstrong, the Tosdal Professor of Music at St. Olaf College. Dr. Armstrong will spend several days rehearsing with students before the concert.”

The Massachusetts All-State Honor Chorus typically has between 120 and 140 members. Students who qualified for their state-level honor ensemble program then competed against top students for a spot in these national honor ensembles. Now that she has successfully completed the incredibly rigorous audition process, Hannah will join approximately 350 other vocalists from all 50 states in the All-National Mixed Choir.

This year’s theme focuses on how music educators and musicians are “Stronger Together”, NAFME AllNational Honor Ensembles represents the top performing high school musicians in the United States and offers a comprehensive, musical and educational experience. The All-National Honor Ensembles for Concert Band, Mixed Choir, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble will meet and rehearse under the direction of leaders in the field of music education. These Honor Ensembles members represent that collaborative strength in its highest musical form.

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Free Seminars at UMass Memorial Medical Center WARFARIN AND VITAMIN K: Breakthrough Non-drug Alternative to Warfarin Thursday, October 6th, from 6:00 7:00 p.m. Speakers: Pam Burgwinkle, NP; Kevin Floyd, MD, Cardiologist.

Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.

Learn about the relationship between Vitamin K and Warfarin, and a new breakthrough option that may eliminate the use of warfarin in treating atrial fibrillation.

JOINT REPLACEMENT: Facts and Fables Tuesday, October 18th, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Speaker: Jeremy Ross, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.

Learn about total joint replacement and how this life-altering surgery can benefit you.

NECK AND BACK PAIN: When Enough Is Enough Tuesday, October 18th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Speaker: Michael Stauff, MD,

BVT Friends of Rachel Club post Charity Dinner schedule

Spine Surgeon Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.

Back pain can be debilitating, and there are many surgical and non-surgical options to relieve pain.

YOUR CLOCK IS TICKING, SO IS YOUR HEART: Keep It That Way Tuesday, November 1st, 9:30 a.m.

Speaker: Ira Ockene, MD Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.

Description: A look at risks, nutrition, physical activity and other ways to prevent heart disease.

LIVING WITH HEART FAILURE: A Live Web Event Thursday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m.

Colleen Harrington, MD Are you living with heart failure? Or have a family member with it? Learn about the disease and the latest monitoring method that is reducing hospitalizations.

Register: www.umassmemorial.org/ heartevent

Upcoming Tufts Programs Open Hours: M.S. in Conservation Medicine (MCM) Program, January 6th, 2017, at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton.

This twelve-month graduate program focuses on health relationships at the interface of humans, animals, and the environment. Information or RSVP: mcm@tufts.edu, http://vet.tufts.edu/ mcm.

Open House: M.S. in Infectious Disease and Global Health (MSIDGH), January 6th, 2017 at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton. This graduate program is intended to train students in understanding the emergence, estab-

lishment and spread of infectious agents across the globe. Information or RSVP: msidgh@tufts.edu, http://vet. tufts.edu/msidgh.

Open House for M.S. in Animals and Public Policy (MAPP) Program, January 9th, 2017, at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton. This unique one-year graduate degree program offers students the opportunity to explore the complex relationships between people and animals, and how those relationships are reflected in our culture, institutions, and public policy. Information or RSVP: capp@tufts.edu, http://vet.tufts. edu/mapp.

PeP TaLK - The first day of school at Whitin elementary School was kicked off with an all school assembly. uxbrige Police officer, dan deveau, (above) spoke with students and staff about being responsible, respectful, and ready to learn students. he spoke about the Bullying Law in Massachusetts and told students that he wanted to catch them doing good things for one another. he told them that along with Miss Fafard, WeS Principal, he would be coming to WeS regularly to talk about "standing up for one another" so that they are safe throughout the school year.

Students from the Blackstone Valley Tech (BVT) Friends of Rachel Club and Culinary Arts program are once again hosting a series of fundraising dinners to benefit several charitable organizations and causes. The monthly dinners are held in the student-run Three Seasons Restaurant located on the BVT campus at 65 Pleasant Street in Upton.

Each all-you-can-eat dinner is held on a Thursday evening and consists of a themed buffet, dessert, and beverage.

The following dates, themes, and charitable causes have been selected for the Fall 2016 series of fundraising dinners: • Oct. 13th: Special Olympics (Italian) • Nov. 10th: My One Wish (Roast Turkey) • Dec. 8th: Shriner’s Hospital (Pot Roast) Proceeds will also benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, the Be Like Brit Foundation, and the Friends of Rachel Scholarship.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Dinner seatings are scheduled every half hour from 5:006:30 p.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required. Call Dawn Dubois at 508-529-7758, ext. 2143 to book your reservation.

The BVT Friends of Rachel Club was formed by a group of students who were inspired by a Rachel’s Challenge

The reason many people embark on a career path in education is simple: to help people. That spirit permeates everything educators do, and Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, SuperintendentDirector of Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, is no exception.

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Menu includes home baked ham, home baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, beverages & dessert.

Donation of $10.00 per adult, children under 6 free. For reservations call 508278-2654. Raffles available.

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program presentation made during the 2010-2011 school year. The program is named after Rachel Scott, who was the first person killed during the horrific massacre at Columbine High School in 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her personal diaries have become the foundation for the life-changing program which has had a profound effect on Valley Tech students. The Friends of Rachel Club formed as a means for the students to perpetuate the program’s positive message by practicing random acts of kindness.

lishing reached out to Dr. Fitzpatrick to request to use his white paper “Presenting a Practitioner’s Response to the 21st Century Skills Debate” within their new product “Create,” he did not hesitate to grant his permission.

The product “Create” is a platform for professors to create their own custom textbooks using different content in McGraw-Hill Education’s content library. The website allows professors to choose specific chapters, articles, and pieces to fit the tone of their classes.

Dr. Fitzpatrick’s paper, in its entirety, will join the McGraw-Hill Education library just in time for fall classes to begin. “It was an honor to receive their request,” Dr. Fitzpatrick said. “Our next generation of educators are in an ideal position to transform educational practices as technology continuously improves.”

The paper describes the ways school districts can help students receive the academic knowledge they need to succeed, as well as, the real-world 21st century skills required in the workforce. The suggestions throughout the paper will help the next generation of teachers and administrators create classroom techniques and learning environments that will enable students to be successful in the future.

The article, which can also be viewed on the Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development website, will be available on the “Create” platform for a period of three years.

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Business Review buSINeSS bIo

Bob Mellen known for “Sellen”

shared the example of one seller crying in her driveway on the day of closing after her home had been sold. She had lived there for 30 years and the emotions welled as she recalled raising her babies there. Another unique experience that increased his compassion for others was when he worked for 10 years as an EMT with an ambulance company.

Another example he gave was that of a gentleman wanting to sell and noting all that he was looking for in his new home. After Bob assessed everything financially, he advised him not to sell since he was actually living in the home he was looking for! “I am honest with

Story & Photos by Constance reddy dwyer “Buying or Sellen? Call Bob Mellen,” ERA Realtor Bob Mellen’s slogan is clever and easy to remember. A Realtor with ERA Key Realty Services in downtown Whitinsville, Bob has 8 years experience overall and 6 years with ERA. A unique feature of his service, he says, is “I make every effort to accompany other realtors and their buyers to every listing of mine that they want to see.”

His background is also unique as a realtor. He has 27 years in retail finance and excels in his ability to negotiate a deal for you. Bob is available “24/7,” saying, “If anything has to be resolved in a transaction, I will take care of it immediately.” He invites readers who are thinking of selling to call him, even if they’re not sure if they are ready or not. “I can help them decide, and I will tell someone not to sell if it is not in their best interest,” explaining with a convincing example. “I generally can meet someone within 24 hours.”

After Bob gets the call at (508) 9447608, he will go to your home to, in his words, “comp out the property so I know what I’m talking about in marketing the home.” He then discusses the price, listing on MLS, and showings.

He also has a lot of experience helping clients with relocation. Asked if winter

Lions to host shredding event The Uxbridge Lions Club continues serving the community through its efforts to help people securely dispose of documents and hard drives and recycle those materials, while raising funds to aid those in need. The Shred It Event will be held on Saturday, October 8th, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the VFW parking lot on Route 16 W in Uxbridge.

The service will be provided for $5 per copy paper sized box or per hard drive.

A new goal is 15 tons, having reached 12 in May! Once again the Lions will employ the services of Pelligrino Trucking for securely shredding and recycling paper and Aurjent for computer hard drives destruction. Folks can observe the paper shredding and hard drive destruction

Bob pictured with one of his recent listings.

process to feel confident. Aurjent is even willing to make arrangements to go to a business location to perform electronics and hard drive destruction.

The Lions Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Uxbridge Senior Center on South Main St., at 7:00 p.m. Members of the community are invited to attend, meet the members and check out its projects and programs.

For additional information, check Uxbridge Lions on Facebook, view Lions International on the Internet, contact Cathy Thornton at 508-278-4517.

Better yet, Diane Seely, President of Uxbridge Lions says, “Come to a meeting and you’ll be inspired to join us!”

The Lions Clubs represent the largest service organization in the world.

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“Remember, if it’s not ‘for sale’ it won’t sell. People are always looking and the housing market is getting stronger. My business has increased every year and this is a great time to sell.”

Realtor Bob prides himself on his honesty and professionalism and, most of all, his compassion. “Selling is a very emotional experience and may involve some difficult situations like a divorce, bankruptcy, a death, or a loved one going into a nursing home….” He

my clients.” he added.

Selling does include a lot of steps, he admitted. If it is new construction, like the home he is pictured with in this article, a permit and inspections are required. If it is an older home, there is the usual fire department call to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

What is Bob’s territory? He says, “Anywhere in Massachusetts but my focus is the Blackstone Valley.” For more information about “Buying or Sellen,” call Bob Mellen at (508) 9447608 or email him at bobmellen@ era.key.com. Check out his website, too, www.bobmellen.com.

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Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy Services, Inc., (BVPTS), is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Styf, DPT to their staff of licensed therapists and the certification of Ryan Day as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. They join a staff of 6 licensed therapists in their office at the Linwood Mill, where BVPTS recently expanded their space to 4,400 sq. ft.

The increase in space has allowed BVPTS to offer more equipment and services for Ryan to use with the Wellness Program members, as well as, increasing the treatment space and options for physical therapy patients.

Matt, a native of Michigan, attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, graduating in 2012 with a degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. He then moved to Whitinsville and began working at Blackstone Valley Physical

Therapy Services, initially as an aide and then as a personal trainer after he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. After verifying his passion for physical therapy and helping people, Matt then attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in Worcester. In 2016, he graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Matt completed 3 clinical rotations while at MCPHS; two of which were in the outpatient orthopedics, where he was able to work with patients of all ages with various diagnoses. Matt also became certified in the Functional Movement Screen this past summer. Matt is very eager to start his career as a physical therapist at BVPTS. In his spare time, Matt enjoys skiing, rock climbing, golfing, and playing other various sports, as

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Ryan Day is a lifelong resident of Northbridge, having graduated from Northbridge High School in 2011. He then pursued his love for health and wellness by attending Fitchburg State University, majoring in Exercise and Sports Science. Ryan was a Dean’s List Certificate recipient multiple semesters at FSU and was a member of the rugby club. Ryan received his Bachelor of Science in 2016 after an internship at Stadium Performance Strength and Conditioning in Dedham. Following graduation, Ryan has increased his hours at BVPTS to be available for his clients in the BVPTS Wellness Program. Ryan practices what he preaches, working out regularly to improve his strength and his overall physical fitness. He looks forward to helping people reach their fitness and strength training goals.

For over 25 years, Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy Services, Inc., has been independent, physical therapistowned, private practice that has been serving the residents of the Blackstone Valley; helping them get back to the activities they want and need to do in the office, at home, or on the field.

They strive to get people into physical therapy within 48 hours of calling to set up an initial evaluation. BVPTS accepts most major insurances, and offers a Wellness Program for individuals to work out on their fitness equipment, as well as an aquatics program in conjunction with the Whitin Community Center. View (www.bvpts.com) or facebook page for details.

Charles River Bank donates to K-9 Program Charles River Bank recently donated $500 to the Mendon Police K-9 program.

Nancy MacLeod, Assistant Branch Manager of Charles River Bank’s Mendon office, presented the donation to Officer Matt Pichel, who manages the K-9 Program in Mendon, and his German Shepherd K-9 partner Brady.

Mendon began the K-9 program in December of 2015 with a grant from the Stanton Foundation in an effort to better patrol the town. Brady has quickly shown his value to the Mendon Police Department and in March he even helped locate a missing teenager. To establish the K-9 program and certify the pair, Officer Pichel and Brady have had to successfully complete over 600 hours of training. In August, the duo began training again at the Boston Police Department K-9 Academy, this time specializing in narcotics. The Mendon Police Department hopes that Brady will become a dual purpose dog focusing on both patrol and narcotics. The donation from Charles River Bank will help the police force acquire a new, specially outfitted police cruiser for Officer Pichel and Brady.

“As a Mendon resident, and dog lover, I am especially proud that our bank can

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Thoracic surgeon Daniel Wiener, MD, will present “Feeling the Burn: Living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease” on Wednesday, Oct. 19th at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Wiener will discuss the causes of GERD, how to manage the symptoms and the available medical and surgical treatments.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon William Recupero, DO, will present “A Fresh Look: The Latest on Facial Cosmetic Surgery” on Thursday, Oct. 27th at 7:00 p.m., during which he will discuss the changes in skin and facial features as we age and the surgical and non-surgical treatment he offers, including facial fillers such as Botox and lifts.

Urologist Jeffrey Steinberg, MD, will discuss prostate cancer and the latest treatments in “You Have Prostate Cancer. Now What?” on Thursday, Nov. 17th at 7:00 p.m. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and Dr. Steinberg will discuss the symptoms and treatments such as radical robotic prostatectomy and radiation therapy, as well as, how to manage the impact prostate cancer and treatment will have on your life.

The public is encouraged to attend and the doctors will be available to answer questions following each lecture.

All of these free lectures will be held in Milford Regional’s Physicians Conference Center located on the ground floor of the main building, 14 Prospect Street. Registration is required, as seating is limited. Please call (508) 422-2206 or visit milfordregional.org to register.

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$24,000 in support pledged to Millbury & Sutton

UniBank donates to Food Pantry UniBank recently announced that a donation in the amount of $2,000 was made to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry located at St. Blaise Catholic Church in Bellingham. The donation was made in an effort to assist the pantry in addressing the ongoing need of local residents served by the pantry.

“UniBank is committed to helping our local communities, and is pleased to offer this support to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry as they work to help those in need,” stated James F. Paulhus, President & CEO of UniBank.

UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2016. A full-service, mutually owned community bank, UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts and the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. UniBank’s newest full-service branch opened in Sutton on April 25, 2016. UniBank is a member of the FDIC and DIF. The company website is www.unibank.com.

MR welcomes surgeon to Medical Staff Nora Fullington, MD has been recently appointed to Milford Regional’s active medical staff. She has joined the surgeons at UMass Memorial Medical Group at 91 Water St. in Milford.

Dr. Fullington graduated from New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY with a degree in medicine in 2009. She performed a surgical residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, where she was chief resident. Dr. Fullington completed additional training as a research fellow in pediatric surgery at Boston

Jennifer Pendergast, uniBank’s Blackstone Branch Manager, presents Susan durkin, director of the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, with a $2,000 donation from uniBank.

The crowds came out to UniBank’s Friends & Neighbors Day held at the bank’s new Sutton North branch last month for fun family activities and to hear the much awaited results of the bank’s Community Giving program.

The program was the bank’s way of celebrating the opening of its new branch while offering community support as part of its Grand Opening celebrations.

Beginning in May and running through August 31st, UniBank’s Community Giving program has encouraged customers and the general public to come vote from a selection of 20 community organizations that were identified by UniBank. In total $24,000 was pledged to the Millbury and Sutton communities as part of the program.

Over 1,200 votes were tallied in support of the 20 community organizations. The program promised significant cash donations to the top three organizations receiving the most votes.

Elder named VP of Commercial Lending at Milford Federal Milford Federal Savings & Loan Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Elder to VP of Commercial Lending. Shane will be responsible for generating new business and building relationships in Milford as well as the surrounding communities.

Elder, a resident of Upton, has 5 years’ experience in business development and business lending. He brings with him over 10 years of sales experience and business to business relationship building. He most recently was an AVP Business Development Officer for Rockland Trust covering the Metro South and South Boston area.

Established in 1887, Milford Federal Savings & Loan has been assisting its neighbors and friends for 129 years.

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First place was pledged $5,000, second place was pledged $2,500, and third place was pledged $1,000. All organizations that did not receive first, second or third place donations were all pledged $500.

The results announced at the event were as follows: MILLBURY ORGANIZATIONS: Millbury Food Pantry - $5,000 Millbury Historical Society - $2,500 Millbury Senior Center - $1,000 Organizations receiving $500: Millbury Public Library, Millbury Athletic Booster Club, Millbury Music Parents,

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“We welcome Dr. Nora Fullington to our medical staff,” states Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO, Milford Regional. “We are very pleased to have such a highly trained physician join our surgery team.”

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Lydia Taft House raises funds for People First Food Pantry Over the summer, The Lydia Taft House hosted their second annual Lydia Taft Classic Car show on the lawn at The Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge. The goal of the car show was to create a fun time for the community that would also help support a great cause, which in this case was the People First Food Pantry in Uxbridge. Local businesses were also invited to help with the cause. Participation varied. Some businesses sponsored trophies, others helped with donations for the raffle table and others helped out by promoting the event in

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Trophies were also awarded for the following categories: Best Engine, The Lydia Taft Classic Car, The People’s Choice Award and the Top 15 picks.

Lydia Taft House would like to thank the local donors: Advanced Auto Parts, Inc., Bert’s, Bevilaqua Paving, BJ's Wholesale Club, Dunkin Donuts, Flagg RV, Gia Ristorante Italiano, Harry's Pizza, Hendricks Auto Body, Jumbo Donuts, Kathy Monahan, Lav’s Classic Car Restoration, Lucille’s Floral Designs, Quaker Tavern, Shabby Chic Soaps, & Uncle Ronnie's Red Tavern.

A special thank you to Lydia Taft House Activities Coordinator Kristen Conley and the Lydia Taft team for their hard work with making this happen. They want to make this a yearly event and grow the event along with their donation in years to come.

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Sports Shorts Resident helps to raise funds for Dana Farber Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisees, NDCP, suppliers and Dunkin’ Brands recently participated in The 19th Annual Dunkin’ Donuts George Mandell Memorial Golf Tournament. Hosted

by NDCP, the event helped to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Over 300 supporters attended the event which included the golf tournament, dinner, silent and live auction.

Boston radio personality, Billy Costa, from KISS 108 emceed the luau themed event attended by special guest Larry Lucchino, The Jimmy Fund Chairman and former Red Sox President, CEO. This year’s event raised $650,000 contributing to cumulative donations that surpass $13 million over 19 years.

The tournament is repeatedly one of the largest private golf tournaments that raises money for the Jimmy Fund.

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Today, the tournament pays homage to friends and colleagues in the Dunkin’ community that have lost their battle with cancer and those that are in remission and on their way to being cancer free. The event has become that of a family reunion, a way for friends and colleagues to reconnect on the golf course and demonstrate their absolute commitment to giving back and doing good.

The program has allowed DanaFarber investigators to make great strides accelerating the pace of translational research and bringing new hope to patients and their families. In August, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center was named the best for cancer care in New England for the 16th straight year, and fourth overall in the country by U.S. News & World Report. In June, U.S. News ranked Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center as the No. 1 pediatric cancer program in the country.

Melanie King the Tournament Chair and Uxbridge resident. King is the Director of Com-munity Outreach for the NDCP, the $2 billion supply chain company for Dunkin’ Donuts that is behind hosting and planning the event beginning with the 2nd tournament.

Funds support DFCI’s Translational Research Laboratory through the “Dunkin’ Donuts ‘Right Treatments Rid Cancer’ Research Fund”, Under the direction of Dr. Lee M. Nadler, the lab is an important part of DanaFarber’s long term goal to find, develop, validate and implement medical tests necessary for understanding and treating disease based on each individual’s cancer. These doctors have taken the lead in developing promising technologies to implement clinical tests and research tools for cancer patients. The program emphasizes academic and industry collaborations to ensure the most promising and innovative technologies have the greatest impact and move rapidly to the medical marketplace and patient care.

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Golf Classic benefits MRMC & Cancer Center The 27th Annual Milford Regional Golf Classic has raised more than $200,000 to benefit Milford Regional Medical Center, while the 10th Annual WRMC Radiothon conducted in conjunction with the Golf Classic raised a historic $106,000 to benefit the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care.

The Golf Classic was held last August at the Franklin Country Club, with 174 golfers participating. Proceeds from the 2016 Golf Classic will support the recently completed Meehan Family Pavilion. The 78,000 squarefoot building opened last year and is Milford Regional’s largest expansion to date, featuring a larger, modern emergency department,

state-of-the-art intensive care unit and 24 private patient rooms.

“We are grateful to the community for their continued support of Milford Regional through our annual Golf Classic and to the volunteers who have dedicated many hours to organize this important event,” says Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of Milford Regional. “The support we receive from this annual event will help us continue to provide top-quality care and remain the premier hospital in the region.”

The Golf Classic is sponsored by local businesses and organizations, with major sponsors including Oliva’s Market, Catering & Gour-

met Gifts; Waters Corp.; Christine’s Pallets; and Milton CAT. In addition, the 10th Annual WMRC Radiothon was broadcast live from the Franklin Country Club during the Golf Classic and raised a record-setting total of $106,000, surpassing this year’s goal of $100,000. The Radiothon received support from Al Holman, Town Crier Publications and its Oliva Fund envelope appeal, as well as Tony Khoury, who organized and hosted an evening fundraiser in Bellingham. Major Radiothon sponsors include Arbella Insurance Group; Kimball Sand Company, Inc.; Milford Donuts III and Khoury Industries.

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Preventing Dementia exercising your brain & body More than one in 10 North Americans, or 5.1 million, suffer from dementia. Today there is no effective treatment for dementia, but in the last month, several reports have shown that dementia may be delayed and prevented by: • Training your brain with special exercises, • Exercising your muscles regularly, • Avoiding smoking and smokers, • Following a healthful high-plant diet, and • Preventing and treating everything that damages arteries, which also can damage your brain: heart disease, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure.

ExERCISING YOUR BRAIN At the International Conference of the Alzheimer’s Association in Toronto on July 24th, data was presented showing that older adults, averaging 73 years of age, who practiced increasing the speed at which they processed visual information for 10 years, reduced their chances of suffering dementia by 33 percent compared to those who received no training.

This is supported by several previous studies showing that people who work in jobs or regular activities requiring complex thinking are at reduced likelihood to develop dementia.

ExERCISING YOUR MUSCLES UCLA researchers followed the physical activity and did brain MRIs of 3700 aging men and women, over 60 years of age, for more than 10 years and found that the most active people had larger hippocampi, the part of the brain that controls short-term memory formation. The greatest benefit from exercise was seen in the people who were 75 or older (J of Geron Ser A: Biol Sci and Med Sci, August 2016).

Canadian researchers analyzed brain scans of 330 healthy adults, ages 19 to 79, and showed that those who walked up and down stairs regularly had younger and larger brains compared to those who did not use stairs (Neurobiology of Aging, April 2016;40:138–144). They estimated that for every flight of stairs per day a person reduces brain age by half a year.

Walking up stairs burns two to three times as many calories as walking on level surfaces.

Overwhelming data show that regular exercise improves memory. Exercising muscles produce, and release into the bloodstream, a substance called cathepsin B (CTSB) that has been shown to increase memory and grow nerves in mice, monkeys and humans (Cell Metabolism, June 12, 2016). Many previous studies show that the higher the blood level of CTSB, the greater the improvement in fitness level and memory.

Researchers showed that after just one week of exercise, a normal mouse's memory improved dramatically. However mice who were genetically engineered to be unable to produce CTSB gained no memory improvement from exercise. Other exciting new studies are proceeding right now to find out if CTSB given to people will help to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s amyloid plaques.

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