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Wreaths Across America welcomed Superintendent Michael Baldassarre and Taft Early Learning Center Principal Mark LaBossiere are pleased to share that Taft second-grade students recently participated in the Wreaths Across America initiative to honor Veterans. Last month, second-grade students lined up in front of the Taft school entrance waving small American Flags as police and fire escorted a truck filled with wreaths to honor Uxbridge Veterans, made its way around the school parking lot. Participating students interacted with volunteers from the truck and were able to touch wreaths while learning about the importance of the Wreaths Across America initiative. After departing from Taft Early Learning Center, the truck went on to deliver 74 boxes of wreaths, which were placed at 1,000 Veterans' gravesites at St. Mary's cemetery. In return, Taft second-graders colored paper wreaths to be sent to local veterans and active military service members.
"We are so thrilled our students were able to experience this special event," said Principal LaBossiere. "Our hope is that students recognize and learn about the meaning behind the wreaths and the value of honoring those who serve our country and community." Uxbridge Select Board Member John Wise was in attendance and added, "Watching all the children waving American Flags and chanting 'USA' was so wonderful to see. It made me proud of Uxbridge and our school District." ABOUT WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization’s mission is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at thousands of Veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
SPARTAN SPIRIT - Last month the Uxbridge High School Spartan Football team had the honor of playing at Gillette Stadium in a Division 7 Super Bowl Game. The Spartans beat the Amesbury Redhawks 42 to 16. Pictured above, Number 29, Camden Lachepelle, Running Back breaks his way through the Amesbury defense. PhOTO COurTeSy Of uxbrIDge PublIC SChOOlS
Holy Cross Rowing honors Rett Last month the Holy Cross Women’s Rowing Team held their Love-the-Fight-a-Thon at Our Lady of the Valley School in Uxbridge at The G.R.A.C.E. Center. The events ran from 6:00 a.m. Friday, December 15th through 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17th. These amazing women coordinated and plan this event on their own to honor the memory of Grace Rett, Holy Cross rower and beloved OLV alum, to commemorate her 62 hour 3 second continuous indoor rowing world record she set, and to raise money for Our Lady of Valley School. The Holy Cross Rowing team was joined by rowers from Marianapolis Prep, Cross Fit Final
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Duel, and OLV alum Hannah Strom. OLV students also attended to cheer them on and to try out the ergs. Grace Rett, a 2014 graduate of Our Lady of the Valley passed unexpectedly while on a rowing trip with her Holy Cross team in Florida in January of 2019. The G.R.A.C.E. center known as the Grace Rett Athletic Complex and Education, represents all that was important to her. After 62 Hours $43,254 was raised and 754,251 miles where rowed. For more information and how to donate visit: https://ourladyofthevalleyregional.com/grace-center. See related photos on page 6 PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA PERMIT NO 55800
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Second-grade students lined up in front of the Taft school waving small American Flags as police and fire escorted a truck filled with wreaths to honor Uxbridge Veterans. After departing from Taft, the truck went on to deliver 74 boxes of wreaths, (above right) which were placed at 1,000 Veterans' gravesites at St. Mary's cemetery. PhOTO COurTeSy uxbrIDge PublIC SChOOlS
Do you like working outside? Trail Maintenance Volunteers Needed! Do you know that Douglas has trails that need some spiffing up? The Douglas Open Space Committee is looking for volunteers to do trail maintenance, clear brush at parking areas,
maintain signs and identify ways that we can improve trails in town. If you are interested and able to help, please email: openspace@Douglas-ma. gov and put "trail volunteer" in the subject line.
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