The New Uxbridge Times - January, 2015

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Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser The MMS PTO will be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament fundraiser January 24th at the McCloskey Gymnasium to benefit middle school activities and assemblies. Teams of 5 can be made up of family members, friends, teachers, community members or any combination fourth grade and older.

Only the first 30 teams will be accepted so get your registration in early!

All registrations are due by January 15th. Come join in the fun, all for a good cause. Registration forms and more information can be found at the PTO website www.sites.google.com/ site/ mcclos keymiddleschoolpto/ or by contacting Melissa at melissa_mills @charter.net.

Representative Peterson honored at annual chamber meeting

By Constance Dwyer Instead of its traditional annual breakfast awards meeting, the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) hosted a dinner meeting at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. The room was packed in recognition of state Rep. George N. Peterson’s retirement after 20 years of service as a legislator in the Blackstone Valley. State Rep. David Muradian, his successor, presented him with a proclamation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Rep. Peterson was introduced by Scott Rossiter, Chairman of Lampin Corporation and a SCORE counselor, and since he and George both were classmates at Grafton High School, a lot of teasing took place. Rep. Peterson’s wife, Diana, was also present, and when he expressed his appreciation to everyone, he also acknowl-

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edged that his wife’s ongoing support was an integral part of his effectiveness as a legislator.

The keynote speaker was Andrea Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America and co-founder and Chairman of Venly. The executive gave Venly its name based on the way our Venn diagram brings together talented recent graduates and returning veterans to help their local businesses and community institutions with a user friendly service. Hence the name Venly for comingling hi-touch and hi-tech.

Grameen America is a non-profit micro-finance bank begun by Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammed Yunus.

Its focus is to assist poverty-stricken women and give them seed money to start small businesses. Ms. Jung’s impressive credentials also include her having spent 13 years as Avon’s first female Chair and CEO until 2012. She serves on the boards of Apple, Daimler PRESORTED STANDARD uS POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA PERMIT NO 55800

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Her talk was not the usual format of a speaker standing solo and addressing a crowd but, instead, President & CEO Jeannie Hebert of the BVCC interacted with her in a one-on-one sit-down interview. Ms. Jung stressed how Venley “is all about businesses growing and helping the Chamber here in the Blackstone Valley and helping entrepreneurs…a private-public partnership on local, state and federal (levels).” She cited Whole Foods as an example of a business that “gives back to community life through its Whole Foods Foundation.”

One of the questions posed to Ms. Jung by President & CEO Jeannie Hebert was on balancing home life with work responsibilities. Ms. Jung said when her daughter was 10 she had to make a decision whether she’d attend a White House ceremony to which then President George Bush had invited her.

“I did not go because my daughter

would have remembered if I had gone.”

The Chamber’s award recipients were recognized at the annual meeting.

Three of the recipients are Blackstone Valley residents. The Preservation Leadership Award was given by Evan Malone, Ph.D. to National Park Service Ranger Chuck Arning. “Ranger Chuck,” as he is affectionately called, is well known for his stories of the Blackstone Valley as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

Because of a previous commitment to be in the Bahamas, Donna Williams of the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor could not attend to receive the Gerry Gaudette Extra Mile Award presented by Lee Gaudette, president of Gaudette Insurance Agency and the son of the late Gerry Gaudette. Ms. Williams is well known for her tireless work for the Blackstone River and the Blackstone Valley and is among others who just celebrated the

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recent bill passed to establish the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.

The third award, entitled the Cornerstone, was presented by Mark Coblitz to Blackstone Valley resident Vince Osterman of the Milford Regional Medical Center and Milford Regional of the Blackstone Valley. His foresight, in 2009, in acquiring 92 acres for the Osterman Commerce Park, allowed Milford Regional to break ground in 2014 for a 23,600 square-feet structure, opening its doors to patients the following October. The park and facility are a major catalyst for growth and expansion of the Blackstone region.

Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Joseph Deliso gave a brief Chairman’s report and announced the election of officers.

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Letters to the editor______________________________________

First Night Committee makes proud once again Toys for Tots Party a success through generosity Uxbridge do out of love. I can't thank them enough Dear Editor, Dear Editor.

The members of the uxbridge High School Holiday Outreach Committee want to say thank you for all those who sponsored or participated in this year’s Toys for Tots Holiday Party. The party was held last month at the uxbridge High School and it was a great success.

Hundreds of children and adults participated in a number of activities including basketball, bowling, cookie making, and of course, the Amazing Maze.

Many enjoyed the free food and snacks (with help from the uxbridge First

Night Committee), and Santa, as always, generously gave time with children during his busy season. Well over one hundred uHS students helped create and work at the party. As a result, hundreds of new toys were collected, along with numerous gift certificates, which have gone directly to uxbridge’s Adopt-an-Angel program.

We can’t thank this community enough for its incredible generosity during such tough economic times. As times have gotten tougher, you’ve given more. We, as a group, feel privi-

leged to be a part of this community. If you have any questions or comments about the party or Holiday Outreach Committee, please contact Hurley S. Silbor at hsilbor@uxbridge.k12.ma.us, Pam DiBattista at pdibattista@ uxbridge.k12.ma.us, or Becky Wise at rwise@uxbridge.k12.ma.us. All can also be reached at uxbridge High School at 278-8633. Happy Holidays.

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It is with great appreciation, I would like to thank the First Night Committee for all that they do. They work hard all year long, giving of their time and raising money so that the first Saturday of December each year they put on a spectacular event for all to enjoy. It doesn't matter where you live or how old you are, all are welcome and you don't even have to spend money to enjoy all there is to offer. Even though this year was cold and rainy, many people turned out to enjoy the holiday happenings. Tom & Holly, who head the team, do what they

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Click on donation and then First Night.

Every little bit helps.

Thank You, Pat Benoit @ Ritas in Uxbridge

Thank You for your donations Dear Editor; As the year 2014 comes to an end we at the Peoples' Pantry in Douglas would like to thank the local communities for their continued support throughout the year. We have been blessed by many donations from individuals, families, organizations and companies. We would like to extend our gratitude to many organizations/businesses. Without this outpouring of donations we would be unable to fulfill our mission of serving families of need throughout the Blackstone Valley. The Peoples' Pantry is located at the Second Congregational Church in Douglas at 289 Main St. and is open Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00. For more information call and leave a message for Brenda at 508-476-7030.

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town News Town of Northbridge wins Outstanding Citizenship Award All the votes in the 2013—2014 elections have been cast and counted and the winner of the Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation Outstanding Citizenship Award with an average voting percentage of 38.15% is the town of Northbridge.

The win by Northbridge in this nineteen town voting competition marks the first time in the ten years that the award has been given that a town has repeated as a winner.

Northbridge previously won the 2007-2008 contest. Other past winners of the award have been Sutton, upton and Mendon.

The award is earned by the town that turns out the highest percentage of registered voters who actually voted in the four 2013-2014 elections. It enables the town to be officially recognized as the “Best Voting Community” for that time period.

As a result of their victory, the Northbridge town clerk and board of registrars will receive a check from the foundation for $1,000 to be used as they see fit to increase future voter

turnout.

The Northbridge Board of Selectmen will be presented a plaque to be displayed for the next two years in the Northbridge Town Hall. And the people of Northbridge will receive a huge banner proclaiming Northbridge as the “Best Voting Community 2013-2014” to be displayed as they see fit.

The aim of the contest is to offer another small incentive for people to exercise the privilege of voting; a privilege won by the sacrifice and courage of so many over the history of our country.

Arrangements will be made through the Northbridge town clerk to make the presentations at the Northbridge Board of Selectmen meeting in January.

The Senator Louis Bertonazzi Foundation Board of Directors is made up of Dr. Carl Digregorio, Chairman, Michael Diorio, Treasurer, Atty. David Bertonazzi, Clerk, and members Cynthia Casey, Gail Crimaldi, Joseph Nigro, Tom Cullen and Louis Bertonazzi, Ex Officio.

Support Our Troops benefit On saturday, January 31st, uxbridge supports Our Troops (usOT), will be hosting a benefit to support troops serving overseas. usOT has been shipping care packages to troops since February of 2003. The benefit will take place at the uxbridge VFW Post 1385 from 6:00 until 11:00 p.m. A patriotic evening of dinner, dancing, and raffles is planned. Tickets are $12 per person and will be sold in advance only. This is often a sell-out event, so get your tickets early! To purchase tickets or contribute items for the raffle, please contact Diane at 508-278-5131 or Linda at lasimonds@charter.net

Applications for Uxbridge Community Gardens available Join scores of uxbridge residents at uxbridge Community Gardens (uCG).

Applications for a limited number of new gardeners are available January 2 at the uxbridge Free Public Library, uxbridge Town Hall., or downloaded at: http://www.uxbridgema.gov/Pages/ uxbridgeMA_Bcomm/Gardens/index.

Membership in uCG is truly a community experience. The People First Food Pantry gardens are staffed by a number of enthusiastic volunteers of all ages. The uxbridge Senior Center has a garden as does the Whitin School Garden Club. uCG participates in the Free Seeds Program through the university of Rhode Island Outreach Center. Social events throughout the season include the Annual Open House and Scarecrow Festival in August and the end-of-season potluck dinner in October. uCG is located on town-owned land on Sutton Street adjacent to the Youth Soccer League fields. Any resident or taxpayer of the Town of uxbridge can apply for a garden. The fee is $20 per 20’ x 25’ plot per year. uCG is totally

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New gardeners must file a signed application and release. March 6th, 2015 is the deadline for applications and payment for both new and returning gardeners. Make checks payable to uxbridge Community Gardens and mail or deliver to uCG, Town Hall, 21 South Main Street, uxbridge, MA 01569. For more information visit us on facebook at uxbridge Community Gardens or email: uxbridgecommunitygardens@ charter.net.

Pre-School and Kindergarten Registration The uxbridge Public Schools will hold its pre-school and kindergarten registration on January 5th thru January 15th, 2015 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each day. Registrations will be held at the Earl D. Taft Early Learning Center located at 16 Granite Street in uxbridge, MA 01569.

For Pre-school: Your child must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1st, 2015. No paperwork is necessary at this time; simply come in and fill out the lottery card.

For Kindergarten: Please bring your child’s birth certificate, proof of uxbridge residence (any recent utility bill that shows your name and street address), your child’s most recent immunization records and proof of your child’s most recent yearly physical. To be eligible for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years of age by September 1st, 2015.

In the event of school closing, preschool and kindergarten registration will be cancelled. If you have any questions, call 508-278-8643.

Troop 25 Annual Tree Recycling for Uxbridge On 1/10/2015 to benefit the People First Food Pantry Fee: $10.00 per tree Please contact asap: Paula at 508-278-0686 Email: Scouterfred@ charter.net Please include: 1) Name 2) Street address 3) Phone number

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Contest winners announced

“The Long Walk” new title for book discussion

Whitinsville Art Studio, Art… Make It Real, announces the winners of the 2014 “Paint Your Town” contest.

Young artists from across Southern New England were encouraged to choose a favorite location in a local town and bring it to life on canvas with watercolor, acrylics, or oils. “The submitted art was so diverse and included beautiful portrayals of libraries, downtowns, bridges, local businesses, and more,” said Art …

Make It Real founder Michelle Siefken. "It was exciting to give young artists this opportunity to explore their communities and paint their favorite places."

Young artists were grouped in three age categories and were awarded $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. In the 6-8 year old category, Lily Turcotte from Grafton, first place, Gia Vinod from S. Grafton, second place, and Brayden Wilcox from Douglas third place. In the 9-12 year old category, Tessa Stewart from upton, first place, Meadow O'Connell from uxbridge, second place, and Joshua Grinnell from uxbridge, third place. In the 1317 year old category, Zachary O'Brien from Douglas, first place, Linda Noel from uxbridge, second place, and Natalie Fenoff from Douglas, third place.

Participants were invited to an open house at the Art...Make It Real studio where all submitted art was displayed.

For more pictures of submitted art and video from the open house: www.artmakeitreal.com.

The next meeting of the Douglas Library Book Group will be discussing Slavomir Rawicz’s, The Long Walk on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30 p.m.

The book recounts the harrowing true tale of seven escaped Soviet prisoners’ desperate 4,000 mile march out of Siberia, through

ART MAKE IT REAL WINNERS - back row (l-r) Brayden Wilcox (6-8) - 3rd place; Zachary O'Brien (13-17) - 1st place; Natalie Fenoff (1317) - 3rd place; Linda Noel (13-17) - 2nd place; front row (l-r) Joshua Grinnell (9-12) - 3rd place; Gia Vinod (6-8) - 2nd place; Tessa Stewart (9-12) - 1st place; Lily Turcotte (6-8) 1st place; and (not pictured) Meadow O'Connell (9-12) - 2nd place.

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Check out what’s happening at your local library Douglas Public Library Join in “Robots on the Run” hosted by The Rhode Island Computer Museum at The Douglas Public Library. On Thurs-day, January 15th, 2015 (Snow day January 29th) Time: 5:30 p.m.

This two hour workshop aims to explain basic circuits and instructions on how to build a simple robot. Tweens ages 10 and up will learn programmable electronics, and instructions for making lights blink, motors run, sounds and a lot more. We’ll take time to learn about interactive software titled “Arduino” and you can create your own sample “Robot”.

If you're a gadget geek, science nerd, budding engineer or just an electronics obsessed person, come build a robot with us. Bring your broken electronics and we’ll take them apart with you to

learn about circuits. Space is limited and registration is required.

The presentation is part of ongoing traveling exhibits by the Rhode Island Computer Museum. This Workshop is partially supported by IEEE‐uSA K‐12STEM Literacy Committee’s outreach program.

As a reminder to our patrons please do not park in the Webster Credit union parking lot the evening of the workshop.

Call the library for more information or to register, 508-476-2695 The Douglas Public Library is now accepting registrations for winter story

time. Winter storytime will be held January 5th through February, 11th.

Monday 10:00 AM - ages 15 mos. – 2 yrs., Monday 1:00 PM - ages 3 – 5 yrs.

Tuesday 4:00 PM -ages 5 – 7 yrs., Tuesday 6:00 PM - ages 3 – 5yrs., Wednesday 10:00 AM - ages 2 – 4yrs., Pre-registration is required.

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day 3:30-4:30 PM: Minecraft Drop In, Wednesday 10:00-3:30 PM for Crafty Wednesday, Thursday 3:30-4:30 PM: LEGO Club, First & Third Thursday 1:30-3:30 PM: Knitting Group Monday, January 5th: 11 AM Deb Hudgins. Stories & Songs for the little ones. This is a free, drop-in program sponsored by Beginning Bridges of uxbridge & Northbridge.

The following programs are free but

require registration. Both are sponsored by the uxbridge Library Trustees.

Thursday, January 8th: 6:30-8 PM Author Tom D’Agostino discusses his book Abandoned Villages. Thursday, January 15th & 22nd: 6-8 PM Psychic Sampler with expert and professional Psychic Spiritualist Mary Daisley of Hands on Tarot. Participants should register for both sessions.

The uxbridge Free Public Library will be closed January 1st and January 19th.

The following programs and activities will be happening at the uxbridge Library.

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Friends present 2nd Annual Downton Abbey Tea Party Back by popular demand is the 2nd Annual Downton Abbey Tea, sponsored by the Friends of the uxbridge Library. This lively event will take place on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Main Library. All attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite special hats to this event. There will be raffles, tea, sandwiches, and pastries to enjoy.

Tickets are on sale now at the Main Desk and are $10 per person. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot now.

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Whitinsville social Library events Music & Movement for tots with Miss Deb will be on Saturday, January 3rd at 10:30 a.m. This program is funded by Beginning Bridges. Every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m, Miss Deb will be here for Music & Movement for tots, followed by Story & Craft time for ages 2 and up, every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. with Miss Marcia. All of these programs are drop in.

Fun Day Mondays: Miss Erin’s Art Camp for K-Grade 4, on January 12th at 3:30 p.m. Project is Pastel Snowman. Registration is required by calling the library at 508-234-2151.

Lego’s Club for K- Grade 4 is January 26th from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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There will be an ongoing craft throughout the day. Children, ages 5 and older, are eligible to sign up for a library card with a parent or legal guardian present.

For more information regarding programming, visit the library’s website http://www.northbridgemass.org/ whitinsville-social-library.

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Letters to the editor

Library Trustees grateful to town Dear Editor, On behalf of the uxbridge Free Public Library Board of Trustees I would like to thank the Town of uxbridge and specifically Town Manager David Genereaux and Building Inspector Doug Scott. A recent sewer problem required the replacement of the clogged and collapsed sewer line into the Library as well as the emergency repair and eventual complete rebuild of the bottom level bathroom. The Town Manager and the Building Inspector stepped up and handled this unforeseen emergency situation in a professional and expedient manner and kept us open with minimal interruption in service. The DPW and Sewer Dept. also assisted in fixing the problem, thanks to them as well, and to Rob Harris Plumbing and Pete Harper the Plumbing Inspector.

Michael Cove of Cove Insurance was also very helpful in our time of need, providing access to his facilities for our staff during the repair to the library’s bathroom. In addition to the emergency repair, two other projects were recently completed at the Library, the regrading and resurfacing of the sidewalk entrance to the Children’s Room and the installation of a new efficient gas boiler. The sidewalk project eliminated

a drainage problem that allowed water to pool on the sidewalk creating dangerous ice buildup in the winter.

Atlantic Power of Seekonk handled the boiler project admirably and replaced the 40+ year old oil-fired heating system with a modern gas fired system that should save the Library and the Town money for years to come. We appreciate the efforts of David and Doug in getting these projects completed, and the continued support of the Library by uxbridge residents.

Acting Director Deb Young and our staff deserve thanks as well for their patience and forbearance during the difficulties and disruptions during the last few weeks. We look forward to getting back to normal at the Library and continuing to serve the people of uxbridge.

Regards, Mark Francis, President, Uxbridge Library Board of Trustees

Boy Scouts thank the public for support Cub Scouts from uxbridge’s Pack 25 would like to thank their community; neighbors and businesses for supporting their 2014 Popcorn Show and Sells and door to door sales. The pack was able to sell popcorn outside Walmart, Koopman Lumber and Hardware, Savers Bank and Dunkin Donuts. The sale was very successful and the Pack is very proud of the money they raised to send popcorn to the military serving our country.

Popcorn Sales are designed to teach salesmanship skills, communication skills and more importantly a way for Scouts to learn financial responsibility by earning their own way through the scouting program. This event also helps shape a Scout’s future through higher education. In 2014, 2 scouts in Pack 25 sold enough popcorn to qualify for a

College Scholarship. Once a Scout qualifies and every year after, 6% of their annual sale is placed into a savings account which continues to grow at a rate of up to 6% annually. Scouts can apply the accumulated funds toward their future higher education expenses.

Thirty percent of show and sell and door to door sales directly support the Pack’s activities for the coming year including the annual Blue and Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, a much anticipated trip to Skyzone, patches, pins, books, and so much more.

Individual Scouts can earn credit

towards overnights at area museums, summer camp and many great prizes.

Thank you, uxbridge, for your support of Scouting. Pack 25 loves satisfying your popcorn needs! If you haven’t gotten your popcorn yet please contact Tara Corcoran 508-278-4163.

Pack 25 is chartered out of St. Mary's Church in uxbridge, and is still taking registrations for the 2014-2015 year.

For more information, contact Committee Chair Jason Andolina at 508278-5357.

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Arthur D. Hutchinson Arthur “Hutchie” D. Hutchinson, 78 passed away Thursday December 4th, at the VA Hospital in White River Jct., VT. Arthur was born on March 30, 1936 in Milford, the son to Arthur and Marion Robbins Hutchinson.

“Hutchie” served in the uS Navy for 4 years. Amongst many other talents, he was a mechanic, truck driver, and had a strong love for the country & farming.

He also was a peddle steel guitar musician playing with local bands. With many friends he will be greatly missed.

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Arthur is survived by son David Hutchinson; four daughters Brenda Kelliher & husband Dana, Linda Mello & husband Fran, Deborah Hutchinson, & Kelley Schellbach; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; best friend Jean Miller; two brothers Brian Hutchinson & wife Paula, Donald Hutchinson & wife Pamela; sister-n-law Louise Hutchinson, and several nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by two brothers, Robert and Laurie Hutchinson.

Services will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Legion Post #14, 100 Armory Lane, Vergennes VT 05491.

Registration for Baby & Me Program and Story Time at the uxbridge Public Library will take place January 5-10, 2015. All registration must be done in person at the Children's Room desk.

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Baby & Me will be held each Monday from 10:30-11 a.m. This program is designed for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Reading and music and movement are enjoyed each week.

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Methodist Church holds Clothing Swap The Blackstone Valley united Methodist Church will host a clothing swap on Saturday January 10th, from 9 am-11 am. Looking to clean out your closets or maybe supplement your wardrobe on a tight budget? Then the clothing swap is for you. We accept donations of gently used men's, women's and kid's clothing, shoes and accessories. You don't have to donate to take anything home and you don't have to take anything home to donate. Everything is free and the event is open to the public.

The church is located on Linwood Avenue in Whitinsville. Please use the driveway between Domino's pizza and the law office and come in the back door. Donations accepted Friday January 9th between 7 and 8 p.m. or the morning of the swap.

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Fattman continues push to end Tax-Payer Funded Travel Senator-elect and current State Representative Ryan C. Fattman (RWebster) expressed his continued support in eliminating per-diems, or taxpayer funded travel for state legislators, following a report and proposal for eliminating the practice from the Public Compensation Commission.

Fattman, who as Representative never accepted any per-diems, said he will continue to push for the elimination of the antiquated practice as he has in the past four years filing two bills during time in the House.

The Commission, which was tasked with reviewing state official’s compensation, was created through a section on the FY 2015 budget. Per-diems, which are offered to reimburse state officials for travel to and from the State House, range from $10-$100 a day based on proximity from their district.

The 90 page reports states “The per diem calculation conforms neither to state nor federal practice and does not require verification in order to receive reimbursement. The Special Commission recommends that the per diem payments be eliminated”.

Per-diems were a source of debate in the contested Worcester Norfolk State Senate race this past election between Fattman and outgoing Senator Richard T. Moore (D-uxbridge), who accepted more than $113,000 in per diems during his tenure at the State House, in addition to leasing his car with campaign donation for $107,593.53.

Fattman pointed to a vote in 2001, criticizing legislators, including Moore, for voting to double their per diem payments and voting to tie the gas tax to inflation.

“While I disagree with raising legislator’s salaries with a $350 million budget gap, I believe the per diem payments must go. The fact is every day working people do not get paid to drive to work, and elected officials should reflect those they represent. As the report states, there is no real accountability in this system. We are a government of, by and for the people, not above the people,” said Fattman.

Fattman stated he will re-file legislation to eliminate per-diems again in the upcoming legislative session which begins this month.

Save the Date for High School Musical The uxbridge High School Drama Club will be presenting “High School Musical” on March 13th , 14th and 15th. Ticket Sales will begin in February.

Local Veterans honored Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the DAR honored Vietnam Veterans at a Ceremony at the Jenckes Store in Douglas. DAR Member Louise Zygmuntowicz handmade 3 quilts for Wendell Keith; Retired National Guard, and George Anderson and William Audette; Retired Vietnam Veterans. Because 2015 is the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has the goal of honoring those who have served their country. The Captain Job Knapp Douglas Chapter has also made donations of gift certificates to the Douglas Food Pantry to be given out to veterans and their families.

They have also collected donations that were delivered to the Homeless Veterans Shelter in Worcester. Anyone interested in learning more about the DAR contact, Carolyn Lavallee lava234@charter.net.

Veterans Wendell Keith, George Anderson and William Audette display the handmade quilts given to them by Louise Zygmuntowicz.

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Law honors West Point and U.S. Army Following a trip to Washington DC to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual conference, Senate President Pro Tempore Richard T. Moore, D-uxbridge, made a stop at the united State Military Academy at West Point in New York to present Lt. General Robert L. Caslen, Jr., the 59th Superintendent of West Point with a signed copy of a law he sponsored recognizing General Sylvanus Thayer of Braintree, known as the “Father of West

Point,” and the birthday of the united States Army, which was established in Cambridge in 1775.

The law adds June 9th as “General Sylvanus Thayer Day” and June 14th as the “united States Army Birthday.” It also requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation for each event calling upon the citizens to appropriately recognize these important dates.

Cadet Timothy B. McLaughlin, Jr. of Millville, a sophomore, also known as a “yearling” or “yuk,” at West Point, alerted Sen. Moore to the significance of General Thayer to the history of the military academy, and the important role that Massachusetts played in the establishment of the Army during a State House internship in Moore’s office at the beginning of 2013.

Following a visit to the Thayer Historic Homestead in Braintree with Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan, and combined with Cadet McLaughlin’s affinity for West Point, Sen. Moore was motivated to seek formal recognition of both Thayer’s and the Army’s births.

Sen. Moore shepherd the bill through the Legislature within a single legislative session, and it was signed by Governor Deval Patrick on June 6, 2014 as Chapter 122 of the Acts of 2014. A bi-partisan group of senators and representatives signed on as co-sponsors of the bill.

The united States Army was established June 14, 1775 in Cambridge, Massachusetts as colonial patriots laid siege to the British garrison in Boston at the start of the American Revolution. General Thayer, the fifth Superintendent of the united States Military Academy, was a native of Braintree, Massachusetts.

Incidentally, Gen. Caslen has Massachusetts roots as well having spent a portion of his youth living on Cape Cod.

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Special Olympics Project Unify Massachusetts Bocce Tournament Fourteen high schools participated in the 3rd Annual Special Olympics Massachusetts Bocce Tournament held at Grafton High School with another 8 high schools coming to cheer all the athletes on. Northbridge High School’s Student Council entered a team for the first time with four of their Student Council members. Michael Carey, Natalie Lyons, Lindsey Ryan, and Gwendolynne Weissinger represented the Northbridge team along with Student Council Advisor, Kristine Chestna. The Student Council from Grafton worked countless hours preparing for these special events.

From opening ceremonies, to the competition, and Olympic Town all of our attendees had a great time!

The unified Sports Recreational Bocce program strives to help promote climates of dignity, respect, and inclusion in schools for students with and without intellectual disabilities. unified Sports is an initiative that combines approximately equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes without intellectual disabilities (called Partners) on sports teams for training and competition.

Special Olympics Project unify is an education-based project, funded by the u.S. Department of Education, that used the sports and education programs of Special Olympics to activate young people across the u.S. in order to promote school communities where all young people are agents of change, fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics believes that through sports, young people can make a difference in friendships, schools and communities.

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Moore receives Patient Safety Vision and Leadership Award Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-uxbridge received an award for his "vision and leadership" in establishing and supporting the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction at the Center's Conference "Zero Harm"" held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. The award was presented to Sen. Moore by Ann Katz, sister of the late Boston Globe health reporter for whom the Center is named.

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Sen. Moore sponsored the legislation to establish the Lehman Center and also sponsored legislation to assure that the Center was independent and had a secure source of funding for its operation. The Center provides leadership and research to protect patients of the health care system from harm caused by mistakes made by hospitals, physicians, or other providers. Betsy Lehman died of a chemotherapy overdose.

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NOW ENROLLING Pictured with the Senator are other leaders of the patient safety movement. Front row (L to R): Nancy Ridley, former Associate Commissioner of Public health and first Director of the Lehman Center; Paula Griswold, Executive Director of the Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors; Barbara Fain, current Executive Director of the Lehman Center; Sen. Moore; Ann hwang of the Executive Office of health and human Services. Second row (L to R): Lucian Leape, MD, Professor of harvard Medical School; Courtney Aladro of the Attorney General's Office; and Aron Boros, Executive Director of the Center for health Information and Analysis.

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On behalf of the Northbridge Association of Churches Food Pantry, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our community for coming together in a variety of ways to show support for this important ministry.

Through your actions, you have shown what it means to “love your neighbor”.

We are sincerely grateful for the many generous financial and food donations from our local churches, schools, businesses and families, as well as the numerous events which were held to benefit the pantry throughout the past year. We were also blessed with over 2,000 pounds of fresh produce thanks to the dedication and hard work of the NHS students & volunteers at the Community Garden.

Our deepest appreciation goes to our faithful volunteers who help us to assist over 100 families each month. Many of these families are coming to the pantry for the first time, and it is our hope to show them the love of Christ.

We humbly ask for your continued prayers and support as we head into 2015. If you wish to send a donation, checks should be made payable to: NAC Food Pantry c/o Senior Center 20 Highland St. Whitinsville, MA 01588 If you are in need of food assistance, please contact us at: (508) 234-4599.

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Fives tricks that may help with heating costs this winter Energy bills are one of the largest monthly expenses for any household.

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• Stop “energy vampires.” When appliances and devices are plugged into the wall, they are sucking power, even when they aren’t being used, giving them the name “energy vampire.” If you have an electronic device that you use sparingly in your home, take the time to unplug it after each use. This small move could save you up to 10% on your energy bill, according to the u.S. Department of Energy.

WMRC News visits BVT The man behind the microphone became the man behind the serving spoon when WMRC First Class Radio News Director Ed Thompson conducted a hands-on investigation at Blackstone Valley Tech.

Far from a stranger to Valley Tech, Thompson has been covering the school as part of WMRC's award-winning news programming for 47 years and regularly conducts interviews with Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick. Last month, rather than interviewing Fitzpatrick in-studio, Thompson visited Valley Tech's upton campus for an up-close look at studentlearning in action.

"As a well-known radio personality, we welcomed Mr. Thompson," said Fitzpatrick. "Frankly, we shall always take the time to provide any interested citizen with a tour of their Valley Tech

investment."

As with many Valley Tech visitors, Thompson's tour involved the same hands on learning utilized in the school's shops and classrooms. In the Food Services department, Thompson joined the superintendent-director in donning chef hats and serving lunch to the day's first wave of hungry BVT students. At the site of the school's future Engineering Technology laboratory, Thompson examined the ongoing renovations being made by staff and student workers with largely donated materials, and even assisted the Facilities Department with the installation of several ceiling tiles.

The hands-on approach to his visit played an important role in WMRC's continued coverage of the school, as Thompson looked to implement the reporters' adage of "trust, but verify."

• Be mindful of kitchen appliances. An oven is a large energy user, so when heating up leftovers or making a single serving dish, try to see if a microwave or toaster oven will suffice. Standing in front of the open refrigerator for an extended amount of time will also hurt your energy bill, so try to think ahead for what you’re looking for before you open the fridge. And lastly, try skipping the drying option on your dishwasher.

While this option will help to avoid your cutlery and plates from spotting, a rinsing agent can have the same effect without using the extra energy.

• Monitor washing machine temperatures. If you constantly use warm water for your laundry, Wisebread recommends switching to cold water for a month to see if you notice a difference in cleanliness. Reserving warmer water for your toughest stains can easily drive down the energy used by a washing machine.

• Check your vents. It’s always a good idea to check your vents, ducts, and any filters to make sure they are clean and running correctly. Not only will this save your vents from working extra hard (therefore using more energy), but it will also help with the health of your home if you see any dirt or mold that will require a professional to clean.

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Successor to Milford Regional Medical Center's President and CEO announced

Edward J. Kelly, president of Milford Regional

nities it serves. We are confident that Ed will build upon the outstanding foundation set by Frank during his remarkable tenure at Milford Regional."

Kelly's career in healthcare, which spans more than 30 years, has included senior level positions at MetroWest Medical Center; Leonard Morse Hospital; as well as managerial positions at Leonard Morse; St. Elizabeth's Hospital; and Beth Israel Hospital. He came to Milford Regional in 1993 as chief financial officer and was promoted to executive vice president in 1998. Ten years later, Kelly was named president of Milford Regional. He directs and manages all day to day operations of the hospital and is currently overseeing the new, $54 million building project (which will include a new emergency department, intensive care unit and private patient rooms) slated to open in the fall of 2015.

During his tenure at Milford Regional, Kelly played a key role in the development of TriCounty Medical Associates (the Medical

Milford Regional Medical Center's Board of Trustees has selected Edward J. Kelly as the corporation's president and CEO effective January 1st, 2016. Currently, Kelly is president of Milford Regional. He will succeed CEO Francis M. Saba, who has served as both president and/or CEO at Milford Regional since 1990. The president and CEO positions will be combined when Kelly assumes the position in 2016.

"It is with great pleasure that the board announces our unanimous decision to choose Ed Kelly as successor to Frank Saba in the important role as Milford Regional's president and CEO," says John Burns, chairman of Milford Regional's board of trustees. "Milford Regional has had the good fortune of cultivating strong leadership that ensures Milford Regional's continued stature as one of the region's premier healthcare systems. Having worked closely together for over 20 years, Frank and Ed share the same mission and vision for the hospital as well as the commu-

Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affiliated physician practice group); the merger with the Visiting Nurse Association of the Greater Milford/Northbridge Area; and the renovation and construction of numerous projects including the new Cancer Center with Dana-Farber/Brigham and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Center; the Patient Care Center; and the cardiac catheterization lab.

"I look forward to working with Ed over the next year to ensure a seamless transition in leadership," says Milford Regional CEO Frank Saba. "Our success at Milford Regional has come from great physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers, a very supportive community, and a management structure that encourages teamwork that fosters the growth and development of the individual members of the team. My years with Ed as both mentor and colleague give me every confidence in the board's decision to select him as my successor. I could not be happier for both Ed and our healthcare system."

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Fresh Start: There is Life after Divorce begins session A new divorce recovery support group will start up at the Pleasant Street Church in Whitinsville. It will be Called “Fresh Start – There is Life after Divorce,” this program is for men and women who are separated or divorced and living single again. The group offers support, encouragement, friendship and hope. Each meeting includes a topical video followed by small group discussion, refreshments, and social time. The program continues for 12 weeks and is free and open to all.

A complementary program for kids ages 5-12, called DivorceCare for Kids, will be run concurrently with the adult program. DivorceCare for Kids is a support group for kids who are angry, hurt, and confused by their parent’s divorce. DivorceCare for Kids provides a safe, fun place where children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, and heal from their pain and confusion. Each group session is filled with motivating and exciting activities, games, crafts, role playing, discussion times, journaling and activity books, to help children process the divorce and move forward in their lives. DivorceCare for Kids is for children 5-12 years old. It is free and non-denominational.

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Join Whitinsville Christian School Crusader Series Tuesday, January 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in the WCS Library Media Center for a discussion on what parents need to know about their teens and

social media use led by WCS Technology Integration Specialist, Steve Fortna. Steve has been a classroom teacher for over a decade and is increasingly focused on the use of technology in education since receiving a Masters degree in Instructional Technology in 2012. Do you know what all these apps are? Come to find out… and even more!

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Are You Having An Energy Crisis?

Feeling tired from all the running around, holiday eating, lack of sleep and general craziness brought on this time of year? This is the time when most of us start thinking about the changes we want to make for the upcoming year; we promise to eat better, exercise more, you know… get “back in shape”. Most of us are psyching ourselves up to hit the ground running…but end up hitting a roadblock when it comes to finding a program that you can realistically commit to and actually enjoy.

If you are looking for a way to reenergize yourself, Boot Camp can offer you just that! Boot Camp is a circuit-

based exercise class that has been running strong in uxbridge for 7 years now. Every night, 20-30 people of all ages, fitness levels and goals come together and get a great work out in at a time that works with their busy schedules. Class incorporates the most effective way to exercise by combining cardio and strength training intervals. It enables everyone, regardless of their current fitness level a way to work out at their own intensity and maximize their results in the quickest time.

Participants love the energy and convenience and keep coming back due to the results they are seeing and feeling.

Inger, who has been coming for two

years now, was nervous to try the class at first. “Two years ago I found an ad for boot camp and thought “what do I have to lose and what will I gain?”.

Well, what I lost was my fear of trying new things and saying I can’t do it, and what I gained was confidence in my ability and inner and outer strength.

Rachel (the owner of Momentum Fitness) will push you, but also encourage you to work at a pace that is good for you. I’ve gone from a size 20 to a 14 and who knows where it will end! I encourage anyone to have an open mind and give the class a chance to help you too.”

Jen, another committed participant adds “I started going to Rachel’s classes in March 2013. I was always intimidated by the typical fitness centers but had heard such great things about these classes. When I first started I noticed people of all sizes, ages & abilities.

Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

And, after only a few weeks of boot camp classes, I noticed my clothes fit better, my energy level was up and I was just happier all around. Now, at 42,

I’m in the best shape of my life! Fitness experts always say “find something that’s fun” and that’s what I’ve found in boot camp! The only regret I have is that I didn’t try it sooner!”

Finding a program you love and staying committed can reap huge rewards.

Dawn has been coming for just over a year and has had some incredible results. “I found Rachel and Momentum Fitness just over a year ago when I was looking for a healthy way to get back in shape. I had no idea how much fun it would be! Rachel takes the work out of working out; I think of my Monday and Wednesday boot camp nights as recess for adults. It's fun, always different, and is full of super positive people and energy! Plus, I've lost over 40 pounds!”

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It’s all about community The health of a community can be measured by the individuals who work and live within it. At the same time, a healthy community fosters healthy people. Studies show how the practice of yoga helps people to feel more relaxed, healthier and happier. Nancy Anger, owner of State of Grace Wellness says, “Giving back to the community is a big part of the practice of yoga.”

On January 10th, State of Grace Wellness presents a day of free yoga to the community. The $5 donation fee as well as collected canned goods will be given to The People First Food Pantry in uxbridge.

“As citizens...no matter what our vocation...we need to realize that the responsibility for healing our communities lies with each of us.” Huffington Post, 1/2/13

Coffee Break Bible Study for Women Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church in Whitinsville begins spring season of coffee break. A bible study on The Book of Esther will be held Thursday mornings starting Thursday, January 8th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Also available Thursday mornings story hour for 3 to 5 year olds and nursery is provided for infants through 2 years.

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Dining & Entertainment hartnett 8th grader Tyler hadley-Plante (left), with Donna Latour owner of the Tole Booth Craft Store on Main Street in Blackstone, and 8th grader Brianna Scully. The students are also pictured above with Wayne "Topper" Wood, store manager at Park & Shop located on Main Street in Blackstone.

School partners with local merchants in Project Positivity Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School students participated in a Service Learning Project entitled "Project Positivity” last month. This project had them research the effects of bullying through the literature they read last quarter. These students have come to understand that words have the power to both hurt and heal. unkind words are weapons that can harm, but kind words that are spoken can build someone up and make all the difference for someone.

Project Positivity had 8th graders partnered with the Park and Shop Grocery Store and Tole Booth Craft Store in Blackstone. Both stores placed an inspirational quote on a brightly colored strip of paper in each customer's bag

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during the period of time from December 8th- 24th. The 8th graders created the strips of paper that both merchants placed in each bag. Donna Latour, owner of the Tole Booth Main St Blackstone: "All we hear are bad things. We never hear about the positive. All my customers think this is so positive. They are amazed that eighth graders did this project. There is so much negativity in the world, it is nice to have the positive." Wayne "Topper" Wood, store manager Park & Shop Main St., Blackstone: "This is being received very well by the store customers and employees. It is great to hear something from the schools that is focused on good. We usually hear in the news all the bad things that happen."

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Schools pull together to support troops The uxbridge Public Schools all joined forces during the month of November to show support for service men and women serving overseas. uxbridge High School organized a

very successful Soup for our Troops evening. The proceeds they collected went towards purchasing supplies to box and ship overseas. The Whitin Elementary School organized a collec-

Divorce Care support group begins in Douglas A Divorce Care/Recovery Seminar and Support Group is scheduled to meet at The River Community Church each Wednesday starting January 14th through April 8th from 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 164 Davis Street in Douglas (Rt. 16).

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tion where each grade brought in specific items to put into boxes to ship.

The McCloskey Middle School Student Council organized a holiday box collection, where over fifty-five filled shoeboxes were collected. It took two trucks to transport all of the goods from the elementary and middle schools to the town hall, where uxbridge Supports Our Troops boxed, wrapped, and shipped it overseas. What a fabulous community effort! uxbridge Supports Our Troops is so appreciative of the help from the schools. As always, if you would like to learn more, or you have a name to add to our list, please contact Diane at 508-278-5131 or Linda at lasimonds@charter.net, or find us on Facebook!

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Calendar WEEKLY SUNdaYS biNGo knights of columbus 70 Prescott rd., whitinsville Doors open at 4 pm

TUeSdaYS PeoPle’s coffee hour every tuesday from 2 to 3 Pm at the second congregational church of Douglas, will host a no bible experience necessary study. 'one king to rule them All’ (Gospel of matthew). coffee and refreshments. the study will be called child care is provided. All are welcome. call Jeanie (508-476-9978) rotAry club meetiNG Noon Valley cafe, whitinsville 1st tuesDAy of eVery moNth At 6:00 Pm

WedNeSdaYS OPeN MIC NIGHT 7 PM hay wagon, 504 west hartford Ave., uxbridge

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People with Arthritis can exercise 10 Am in the community room at lydia taft house. call Paulette (508) 278-9500 bV commuNity coNcert bAND Practice 7:00 Pm at the New uxbridge high school WaLK FOR WeLLNeSS clear your mind, meet new people and get healthy & walk the trails at Pout Pond call Nicky at 508-278-3558 nickydabrosca@hotmail.com

SaTURdaYS ladies Auxiliary meAt rAffle 5 Pm at Vfw Post 1385 hall, rte. 16 uxbridge

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seNior breAkfAst 8-9:30 Am st. John’s episcopal church 3 Pleasant st. rt. 122A, sutton. $4.00 donation

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NAmi suPPort GrouP meetiNG 7-8:30 Pm uxbridge Nazarene church 130 Douglas st., uxbridge fmi: 508-917-8381

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Dog orphan’s Pet(s) of the month Maggie and Gretchen Maggie and Gretchen are both looking for forever homes. Their owner visited a year ago and knew that he may not have much time left in this world and wanted his girls to continue to have the best care possible. He was so impressed with our shelter that when he recently passed, he asked Dog Orphans to care for them and find the homes they deserve. They are both so good. Quiet in the kennel, house trained, walk well on leashes and are in good health. Maggie is about 85 pounds,9 years old and she is the larger shepherd/lab, possible greyhound mix. Whatever she is mixed with it must include sugar and spice because she is the sweetest girl. Gretchen is the Shiba Inu mix, 11 years old and a shy, quiet nature. She lets Maggie take charge and be her guardian.Gretchen doles out kisses freely though even to strangers she feels comfortable with. We would like these 2 adopted together since they have been living which each other for years .These girls may be older but they say older is wiser and they are not the type of dogs to get into trouble like a puppy. Both are fully vetted spayed. Please call 508-476-1855 or stop by the shelter if interested in adopting and adoption fees can be discussed due to age.

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Whitinsville Christian inducts NHS Members Last month thirteen members of the Class of 2015 and 2016 were inducted into the John T. Bajema Chapter of the National Honor Society at Whitinsville Christian School. Musical selections on piano were provided by two inductees, Sarah Jarosz and Elena Wang. Mr. Bill Herrmann, Faculty Mentor for NHS for the past 25 years, was the master of ceremonies. Mr. Bryan Wiegers, father of a current NHS member, was the keynote speaker. Mr. Wiegers challenged new and old inductees to "Abide in Christ," based on John 15:4. He shared an acronym, LEADS, and challenged each member of the audience to be a leader that LEADS: Listen, Encourage, Abide in Christ, Develop solutions to problems, and practice Servant-

hood by being a servant leader like Christ. NHS also presented three gifts: $2000 for in house scholarships for students of families that need tuition assistance, $2500 for updates to the WCS wireless Internet network system, and $531 to purchase 13 animals for needy people through World Vision.

The inductees were: Angela Bobe, Andrew Baker, Katelyn Baker, Abby Cook, Carl Du, Michael Dunlap, Angie Epplett, Mike Gao, Spencer Gorman, Molly Hardiman, Sarah Jarosz, Elena Wang, and Jerri Zhou.

For more information about Whitinsville Christian School contact Admissions Coordinator Dennis Epplett at depplett@wcs.mec.edu or 508-2348211 ext. 3256.

New Members of Blackstone Valley Women’s Club Jana Chickinski of South Grafton and Marsha Ovrut of Sutton were inducted into the Blackstone Valley Women’s Club, part of the international organization General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Constance Dwyer, Founder and former President of the club performed the induction ceremony and CoPresident Sue Dicks of Uxbridge and Recording Secretary Cyndi Davis of Sutton were the first to congratulate them. You may have seen both new members staffing the club tables at Chain of Lights in Sutton or Grafton Celebrates the Holidays in Grafton.

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Society Legere awarded Crystal Apple It is with great pleasure that McCloskey Middle School presents the second annual Crystal Apple award to 8th grade mathematics teacher Mrs. Sue Legere! Mrs. Legere works tirelessly in the classroom to ensure her students are engaged and learning at all times. Mrs. Legere provides a consistent, structured learning environment and she understands the middle level learner extremely well.

She has a great sense of humor and her belief that all students are capable of learning is unwavering. Mrs. Legere refuses to give up on any students and her enthusiasm for her students and her work are infectious. Mrs. Legere is an effective Team Leader and she also volunteers her time organizing and accompanying students to math meets, as well as chaperoning dances.

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Ranger Talks at the Museum of Work & Culture Beginning this month, the Museum of Work & Culture will be hosting a series of biweekly Ranger Talks covering a variety of historical topics relating to the year’s theme, “Rhode Island by Design.” All talks take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Museum of Work & Culture.

Kicking off the series on Sunday, January 4th at 1:30 p.m., will be a talk by Paul Bourget entitled “Sherman’s Design of War: Marching Through Georgia in 1864.”

This ranger talk will discuss the major strategies, battle tactics, and events of General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign and his March to the Sea. Did Sherman burn Atlanta? Was Sherman’s Army the cause for total destruction of the South? This presentation will attempt to dispel modern myth that Sherman was the demon of the South’s lost cause.

The other talks will include: • January 18th- A Love Designed in Newport: A Book Signing and Talk by Chip Bishop on his recent release, Quentin & Flora: A Roosevelt and a Vanderbilt in Love during the Great War • February 1st- Last Shift, a film screening examining the paper mills of New Brunswick

by Tony Tremblay • February 15th- “What Old Maps Tell Us: A History of Woonsocket from 1820 to 1920,” a talk by Erik Eckilson • March 1- “Rhode Island Disasters,” a talk by Jim Ignasher • March 15- Francophonie in Rhode Island: Ciné-Québec Film Festival For more information on the Ranger Talks or the Museum, please contact director Anne Conway at aconway@ rihs.org or (401) 769-9675.

2015: RHODE ISLAND BY DESIGN For centuries, Rhode Island has been shaped by the artisans, manufacturers, and workers who have lived and labored here. Through the upturns and downturns of the state's economic and political landscape, the spirit of ingenuity and entrepreneurship of Rhode Islanders has remained a constant. Join us for programming and exhibitions that explore Rhode Island industry and innovation through a focus on Rhode Island by Design.

THe VIRTUaL GIVING TRee The ‘Fill that bus’ event was a great success. “The support has been so overwhelming, I had tears in my eyes” said Virtual Giving Tree Founder and President Susan ann Smith. Last month Foxy Travel & FTI Coach took a motor coach with ‘Virtual Giving Tree elves’ to pick up presents left for local senior citizens at local participating locations.

Blackstone Valley Women’s Club to meet Two Mental Health professionals from Advocates in Whitinsville, John DeRonck and Kelly McNally, are the guest speakers at the Blackstone Valley Women’s Club meeting, Wednesday, January 28th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the conference room of Unibank, 89 Worcester Street, North Grafton.

In their presentation, the mental health speakers will be describing a fascinating program called "Collaborative Pathway,"

a novel way of engaging young people and families very early in their psychiatric experience, with the hope of bending the clinical curve away from chronicity.

For information about the speakers from Advocates, contact Constance Dwyer of Sutton, Founder and former President of BVWC (2010-2014) who also founded NAMI, a support group in Uxbridge, which she led from 2000 to 2005, for families who

have loved ones with mental illness. The group meets in Uxbridge at the Nazarene Church.

The club welcomes women 18 years and older to our club that is 'family and community-oriented.' The Blackstone Valley Women's Club has members from 7 towns in the Valley.

For more information about the club, call Publicity Chairman, Barbara Berry of Grafton at 617 686-7477.

There is Life After Divorce

Fresh Start Seminars Meet with other men and women going through the pain and trauma of separation or divorce at a new divorce recovery seminar and support group starting up on We start at Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

6:30pm and go Led by a professional counselor, until 8:30pm. We’ll Includes video, discussion, and social time. meet weekly for 12 weeks.

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A new support group for kids who are angry, hurt, and confused by their parent's divorce. Helps kids understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, and heal from their pain and confusion. Ages 5-12.

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Milford Community Chorus looking for talent Do you love to sing? Were you in the high school chorus or church choir and have thought of singing in a chorus again? Rehearsals for spring season begin January 7th, and will be held

each Wednesday from 7:15 – 9:30 pm at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School Street, Milford. New members will be accepted on 1/7, 1/14 & 1/21. Come sit in on a rehearsal to see

Massachusetts Society of Genealogists schedule meeting The January meeting of the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. will be held on the first Saturday morning on January 3rd at the Zion Lutheran Church, which is located at 41 Whitmarsh Avenue (Greendale Neighborhood) in Wor-cester, Massachusetts. For directions, you can go onto: http://worcesterchapter. wordpress.com/2012/08/22/how-doyou-get-there-from-here/. If you wish, you can arrive from 9:30am to attend an earlier ½ hour of socialization time.

The day will begin with a short meeting followed by the “Courtship, Marriage, and Murder: Telling the Difficult Stories” presentation by Marjorie Turner Hollman.

The meeting is open to the public,

free for members and $3.00 for nonmembers. 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. Yearly membership is only $25.00 for an individual and $30.00 for a family living in the same household.

Questions? Contact: Nancy Schultzberg, Publicity Chairperson, at 774-573-9529. For more information about the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, visit our website: www.massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org -orwww.msoginc.org

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Performances are scheduled for May 2nd & 3rd and will be held in the auditorium at Milford High School, 31 West Fountain Street, Milford. While an audition is not requird a rudimentary understanding of music and a willingness to work is required. Chorus members come from many towns in the Greater Milford area.

A membership fee of $25 for the season will be charged. There is a $20 refundable fee for your music. (Cash payments only please.) Your music deposit will be refunded when music is returned at the end of the season.

Email chorus_GMCC@yahoo.com for more information about membership, or call 781-504-7300 to speak with Linnea Silvia, President GMCC. Please visit our website at www. greatermilfordcommunitychorus.org for more information.

The Greater Milford Chorus is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the Milford Community Use Program and the Milford Cultural Council, which is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Award winning lecture series comes to Whitinsville church The award-winning January Series of Calvin College is coming to Whitinsville, from Jan. 7th through Jan. 27th.

Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church will be one of 45 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast one of the nation’s leading lecture and cultural arts series.

The 2015 edition features a solid lineup of speakers including Richard M. Daley, the longest-serving mayor in Chicago’s history; Tova Friedman, one of the youngest known survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp; and Bryan Stevenson, who is considered by archbishop Desmond Tutu to be “America’s young Nelson Mandela,” to name a few.

The experts will be discussing a wide range of today’s most relevant topics, including mass incarceration, the persecution of Christians around the world, the obesity epidemic in America and the effect technology usage has on people’s spiritual and social lives.

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see every day on the news,” said Kristi Potter, the director of the January Series. “And, it comes at the start of a new year when people are ready to listen and learn.”

While the January Series doesn’t follow a particular theme year to year, Potter says the 2015 edition seems to have a couple of threads woven throughout: the power of story and global security.

Nationally recognized screenwriter Bobette Buster kicks off the series by talking about how to tell a good story.

Tova Friedman will then share her story of surviving the gas chamber at Auschwitz and Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi will share her modern day experience of imprisonment in Iran. Jerry Sittser, chair of the theology department at Whitworth University will conclude the series drawing on his personal experience of how adversity in general and suffering in particular can be formative in the Christian life, in telling one’s story.

Along the global security thread, Admiral James Stavridis, a former NATO Commander, will provide a retired navy admiral’s perspective on what the keys are to the future of security. Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute’s Center for Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C., will provide insight into the persecution of Christians worldwide. And, James Fishkin, best known for developing Deliberative Polling, will talk about how a more informed citizenry leads to better democracy.

The January Series lectures will be video streamed live at Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. The lectures are free and open to the public.

In 2014, nearly 40,000 people attended between the on-campus and remote sites. In 2015, 45 remote locations will carry the January Series, spanning 18 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces and one site in Europe.

For more information about the series, contact the church office at 508234-2838.

B.V. Music Coffeehouse Series continues The first BVM Coffeehouse open to the public will be held on Saturday, January 10th from 7-9 p.m. The first hour will showcase local talent, a community open mic with 6, ten minute slots available for sign up at 6:30 p.m.

These slots will go quickly so please, arrive promptly and have your best material shined to a blinding glare.

Potluck, coffee and refreshments will be provided by BVM. Featuring will be storyteller, award winning author and film maker Jim Huggins. FMI: visit jim-huggins.wix. com. Opening for Jim will be BVMusic student Joey Monahan.

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Senior Corner Sutton Senior Center News 19 Hough Rd. Sutton, MA 508- 234-0703 CENTER CLOSED: Thursday, January 1st and Monday, January 19th.

5th • Monday 10 AM: Chatterbox Discussion Group.

All welcome 16th • Friday 11 AM: "Rita The Hairdresser" To book an appointment call center.

20th • Tuesday SHINE Counselor available. For more information call center.

26th • Monday 10:30 AM: “Monday Morning Matinee" Movie: Million Dollar Arm. Rated /PG

WEEKLY FEATURES Mondays: 9:30 AM Tai Chi 12:30 PM NEW! FREE Mat Yoga classes.

Tuesdays: 10:45 AM Free Yoga classes.

12:30 PM Cribbage.

12:30 PM Sutton Serenaders Chorus.

All Welcome to Join.

2 PM Boost Exercise or Power Walk Wednesdays: 10 AM Muscular Strength Exercise Thursdays: 8:30 AM Power Walk 9 AM New Tai Chi Free Classes 9AM FREE Computer Class w/Paul Holzwarth 10 AM Pitch 12:30 PM Darts 12:30 PM Mahjong Fridays: 9 AM "I'm Sorry" Fun card game for all ages 10 AM Free Yoga classes Bingo: 1 PM Wednesdays & Fridays

Activities at Millbury Senior Center 1 River Street Millbury, MA 01527 508-865-9247 CLOSED: Monday, January 19th.

Lunch is offered daily at 12:00 noon.

Suggested donation is $2.50: 48 hr notice required MONDAYS 9:30 a.m. Light Exercise 12:30 p.m. WII Bowling 1:00 p.m. Scrabble & Scat TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi 10:45 a.m. Zumba Gold 11:00 a.m. Sing-A-Long 11:45 a.m. Yoga 1:00 p.m. Cribbage/Scat WEDNESDAYS 9:30 a.m. Craft Class 1:00 p.m. Bingo *NO EVENING BINGO IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY*

THURSDAYS 1:00 p.m. Whist 3:00 p.m. Computer Class, registration required, Millbury Residents only.

FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. Shopping to Fair Plaza/ Price Chopper. Appointment required 9:30 a.m. Lite Exercise 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 12:30 p.m. Bridge/Scat Please call the Millbury Senior Center to schedule an appointment for: • Shine Counselor: January 5th, 9:00-12:00 p.m.

• Podiatrist: January 16th, . 8:30-11:45 a.m. Please bring your insurance card with you.

SENATOR MOORE’S OFFICE HOURS: January 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Drop ins welcome.

Happy New Year...Welcome 2015!

CHRISTMaS JOY aT LYdIa TaFT - The students of the Uxbridge Independence Project brought joy and happiness to the residents of the Lydia Taft House during a visit last month. The activity took place in the dining Hall where the students sang Christmas Carols and distributed handmade tree ornaments to each of the residents.

Sunshine Club plans Winter escape trip Take a break from Winter! From Saturday, January 17th until Sunday, January 25th; the Sunshine Club of the Douglas Senior Center has a 9 day trip to Florida planned. There will be guided tours of St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Amelia Island, with a stop in Savannah on the way home. There will be 14 meals included (8 breakfasts and 6 dinners). There is a cruise on

the St. Johns River and a visit to the Kingsley Plantation. The price is $679. per person with insurance available for only $59. (The single supplement is $240. more.) The bus will leave from the Westboro Senior Center and also from the Job Lot parking lot in Whitinsville. Call Sue at 508-372-9266 for more information.

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Uxbridge Senior Center posts Calendar Center is located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge, MA Closed: January 1st, 2nd, and 19th.

No Lunch will be served.

Please call the Senior Center 48 hours ahead at 508-278-8622 to reserve your meal and also to arrange for transportation to lunch, for medical appointments, and to register for our programs. Van transportation begins at 10:30 a.m. each day. Please check with the Senior Center, Uxbridge Cable Station or the Council on Aging website for the Lunch Menu.

The Senior Center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry.

Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

SENIOR CENTER WISH LIST : Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and generosity! We continue to need donations of napkins, paper towels, 8 oz. Styrofoam cups and decaf coffee. We will also accept monetary donations to our lunch program or to the Elderly Connection.

The Uxbridge Elderly Connection raises funds to help support many of

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the activities and the purchase of much of the equipment that is not covered by our budget.

Police Chief Lourie. We are very thankful to be working so closely with our Police Department.

SHOPPING TRIPS: Grocery shopping every Tuesday; pick up begins at 8:30 a.m.

Walmart shopping, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month; pick up begins at 12:30 p.m.

FORMER FIRE CHIEF ALBIN: Chief Albin will be with us on January 16th, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to show a tape of last year’s fire next door to the Senior Center.

COMPUTER CLASSES: Computer classes taught by Nipmuc High School students will continue throughout the school year. You need not come to every class. The classes are free and based on individual needs. You can get help with your I Phone, iPad, tablet, Nook or other electronic devices.

LUNCH AND LEARN TRANSITION SUPPORT discussion sponsored by Holy Trinity Hospice will be here on January 20th. If you are grieving due to change, or loss, we hope you will join us to share and heal in a compassionate and nonjudgmental atmosphere. If people are interested this group will meet for 6 weeks at the Senior Center. Please call the Senior Center for more information.

START THE NEW YEAR WITH YOGA: Join Amy Nadeau for our Gentle Yoga class that will begin on Monday, January 5th, from 2:303:30 p.m. The first class is free, if you decide to continue it will be $30.00 for a six week class.

LUNCH AND LEARN WITH POLICE CHIEF LOURIE: Join us on Friday, January 9th, for our monthly Lunch and Learn with

THE SUNSHINE CLUB TRIPS: The Uxbridge Senior Center is partnering with The Sunshine Club and Susan L’Heureux to offer the following trips: 1/17/2015-1/25/2015: Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Amelia Island, Savannah: 9 days, 14 meals,$679.

3/1/2015: Stageloft Theatre, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, lunch at the Publick House,$69.

3/18/2015: John Brown House, Providence, lunch at Geppettos, then Scialos Bakery $63.

4/8/2015: Ocean State Theatre, “Lend Me a Tenor” $85.

4/29/2015 : Boston Foodie Tour, North End $72.

All trips are open to anyone who wants to have fun! They leave from the Job Lot parking lot in Whitinsville and also Westboro Senior Center. For more information, call Sue L’Heureux at 508-372-9266.

REMEMBERING SUE WHITE: On Thanksgiving Day, Sue White a dear friend of the Senior Center and all the seniors in Uxbridge, passed away.

She worked at the Senior Center for seven years before retiring in 2013.

She was especially loved by all the seniors that she helped get to their medical appointments. We all loved her and will miss her.

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING: Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, losing a job or your home or just need to talk to someone?

Please call the Senior Center and make an appointment to talk to our bereavement counselor, Dr. Carl Schultz. Dr. Schultz comes to us with impressive credentials. He is available for people of all ages by appointment. All sessions are free, private and confidential. Call to make an appointment.

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Resolve to give blood in January The American Red Cross asks eligible blood donors to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015, beginning with National Blood Donor Month in January.

National Blood Donor Month recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to help patients in need. It has been observed during January since 1970, and that’s no coincidence. Winter is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs.

Unpredictable winter weather can result in blood drive cancelations, and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, may cause some donors to be unable to make or keep blood donation appointments.

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. With a shelf life of 42 days, red blood cells must be constantly replenished to maintain an adequate supply for patients. Individuals who come out to give blood January 1st through January 4th will receive a longsleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Mrs. Lucille Kogut Dear Mrs Lucille Kogut dropped off a basket of Christmas goodies for all of our seniors last month with the following original Christmas poem:

Christmas is just for the children How often we've heard that said Dear Santa, oh please bring me a bike, a doll or a sled.

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Northbridge Senior Center announces upcoming events NORTHBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR:

KELLY BOL 508-234-2002 www.northbridgemass.org/ council-on-aging HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY – THURSDAY 8:30 A.M – 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY - 8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. HOLIDAY CLOSING The Northbridge Senior Center & Tri-Valley nutrition site will be closed on Thursday January 1st in observance New Year Holiday.

January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. INCLEMENT WEATHER When the Northbridge Schools are closed due to inclement weather. The Senior Center will be closed the local radio stations WSRS and WTAG will be notified of School closings, there will be a message on the senior centers answering machine 508-2342002. Stating the Center will open at 9:30A.M. INSTEAD OF 8:30A.M. FACEBOOK The Northbridge Senior Center is now on Facebook like us, and visits our page to keep up–to-date on events, programs and happenings.

OTHER SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION F.I.N.E. TRAVELERS 2015 SEASON (contact Jim Gallagher 508-259-3786) The Friends of Northbridge Elders Inc. have highlighted three trips for the year 2015.

1. San Antonio, Texas: March 22nd26th / 5 days -4 nights.

2. America’s Music Cities tour September 13th - 20th / 7days-6 nights featuring New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville, 3. Holy Land Experience, (Ancient Jerusalem) Bus Trip to Orlando, FL. May 16th-24th. Additional information can be found in the Senior Centers News Letter.

4. MaineTour of , Portland, Boothbay Harbor & Kennebunkport and Lobster bake, September 8th-11th, 4D/3N-$559.00 per pp dbl more information in the January/ February News letter.

FINE Travelers is sponsoring an exciting bus trip to Orlando, Florida for a Holy Land Experience on May 16th thru 24th / 9 days – 8 night Brochures, also available at the center. To respond to the Holy Land Trip Call Jim Gallagher at 508-259-3786 or e- mail: nscfine@gmail.com .

F.I.N.E. website is http://nscfine. com.

NEW PROGRAMS, On Wednesday February 4th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Jennifer owner and designer of Petals florist will conduct a class on designing a centerpiece for Valentine’s day. The cost is $12.00 per person and registration is necessary, class size is limited.

WALKING CLUB The Northbridge Senior Center has coordinated a walking club directed

by Gay McCrea., on Tuesday mornings at St Patrick’s Cemetery from 10:00-11:00 a.m. All are welcome.

Weather Permitting.

PLAYERS NEEDED There is a need for players at the center for Cribbage and Mahjong. Both meet at 1:00 p.m. Cribbage, on Thursday, Mahjong at 1:00p.m.on Wednesday. Call the center if you may be interested in either of these activities. Also Pool players, Bridge & Shuffleboard players have a need for both substitute and regular players.

BVT BREAKFAST The Dine out group of the Northbridge Senior Center will have Breakfast at the three seasons Restaurant in Upton on Wednesday January 28th at 8:30 a.m. a.m. call the center to make a reservation by January 23rd SHINE APPOINTMENTS The Shine Representative will be available for appointment on Fridays only from 9:00a.m. -12:00 p.m. call the center to schedule an appointment.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS MAKE IT AND TAKE IT Tuesday February 4th 2015 at 1:00 p.m. “Make it and Take it. Presented

by Petals Florist... The cost is $12.00 per person. Call the center to register as space is limited.

be made by Monday, January 20th no later than 11:00 a.m.

F.I.N.E. BOWLING The Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc will sponsored Bowling at Spare Time Recreation at no cost to local seniors 60+years old. Free shoes rental, two strings of bowling provided by F.I.N.E. The times are 10:00. 11:00 a.m. On the first Monday, third Wednesday of each month. Call the center for more information.

120 CLUB The 20th weekly drawing of the 120 Club was held on Thursday Decem-

ber 11th, the winner was Randi Zanca. Following was the grand drawing for the 2014 season. The winners were Jeremy Jordan $400.00, Randi Zanca $300.00, Marilyn Wilson $200.00 and $100.00 was divided by Four people Tony Martone $25.00, George Murray $25.00, Donald Majeau $25.00 Ted Decoteau. $25.00 The Friends of Northbridge Elders Inc will have 120 Club tickets available for sale for the 2015 season in January. This has been a very successful Fund raiser. F.I.N.E. Has funded numerous Programs & activities as well as much needed request by the COA not funded by the Town Budget. For more information you may call the senior Center. There is a list available of numerous projects that F.I.N.E has provided monies for.

MOW DRIVERS The Tri-Valley Nutrition site at the Senior Center is very much in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals to local home bound seniors. Any available time you could give to this much needed cause would be most appreciated. Call and speak to Bill Te Mgr.

.MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER January 23rd, 2015 monthly birthday dinner will be held at 11:45 a.m.

Anyone celebrating a birthday in January is invited to attend and bring a guest. All birthday participants are eligible to win a floral arrangement

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Food for Thought

by Sheryl Corriveau

The best present you can give yourself is living in the present moment.

When you focus your attention in this moment, instead of moments that are over or yet to be, you’ll maximize your productivity, creativity, and ability to accomplish your goals. Too many future-oriented or past-oriented thoughts cloud your vision and distract you from what you are doing.

The more present moment oriented you become, the easier it will be to stay on track, get focused, concentrate, and achieve your goals. In short, an undistracted mind is able to make wise, appropriate decisions.

Thoreau said, “Above all, we cannot afford to not live in the present.

He is blessed over all mortals who loses no moment of passing life in remembering the past.” I couldn’t agree more. I think you’ll find that

mastering this principle is remarkably simple. It just takes a little practice. Beginning today, start observing where your thoughts are focused. Are you engaged in what you are doing right now? Or, have your thoughts drifted toward the future or the past?

You’ll probably catch yourself drifting away dozens, even hundreds, of times a day. Don’t worry. Pretty soon, this number will diminish substantially. You’ll discover that when you are engaged in this moment, you’ll feel happy and satisfied. This positive reinforcement will give you the faith to continue your practice.

Sheryl Corriveau is a transformational health coach and one on one personal pilates instructor who operates a studio in Uxbridge. For more information on coaching or to sign up for her free tips through email, visit www.SherylCorriveau.com.

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Barbara Jones Memorial Scholarship awarded

Celebrate Recovery Program

"Barbara Jones Memorial Scholarship" was established in 2006 and has awarded ten students scholarships. It was established in memory of Barbara Jones to provide financial assistance to local high school seniors pursuing careers in the restaurant and hospitality fields.

To help continue the “Barbara Jones Memorial Scholarship," donations can be made to: Barbara Jones Memorial Scholarship 13 West Street Apt. 219 Douglas, MA 01516

Michaela Sweet, a 2014 graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School, is the 2014 recipient of the "Barbara Jones Memorial Scholarship". Michaela is the daughter of Robert and Laurie Sweet of Mendon. Michaela is majoring in Culinary Arts & Food Service Management at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Michaela did a Dual Enrollment Program at Johnson & Wales her senior year (taking both high school and college classes at Johnson & Wales). Arthur Jones, Barbara's husband presented Michaela with the scholarship award. The

Fuller studying in Thailand at Mahidol University International College in Nakhon Pathom near Bangkok, Thailand. With a life-long love of animals, she assisted veterinarians at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston over the summer and aspires to become a veterinarian specializing in zoological medicine.

Brittany Fuller, a biology major and sophomore at Coastal Carolina University, will be studying abroad in Thailand for the 2015 Spring Semester.

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The Pleasant Street Church in Whitinsville will launch a new weekly 12-step recovery program called Celebrate Recovery on Monday, January 19th. Celebrate Recovery is a biblically based 12-step program that uses the principles of the Beatitudes as the foundation for recovery. It is designed to help heal a wide variety of habits and harmful behaviors, including dependency on alcohol and drugs, pornography, eating disorders, need to control, depression, anger, fear of abandonment, broken relationships, abuse and other issues.

Meetings will be held twice a week, one on Monday and a second on Friday. Monday meetings will be a large group worship followed by smaller men and women’s open-share meeting based on each week’s theme.

Friday meetings, which will begin at a later date as the program grows, will involve in-depth 12-step studies categorized by type of habit. All of the groups are gender-specific. Celebrate Recovery maintains a strict code of confidentiality and anonymity and thus is a safe place to share and be honest without fear or judgment.

“The Celebrate Recovery leaders at Pleasant Street Church have spent a year in training to prepare and implement the program, and each has completed the 12 steps of the step study,” said program director, Pastor Howard DeVries. “We invite everyone who has a hurt, habit or hang-up and wants healing and restoration of their lives and relationships to come and meet with others who are dealing with similar issues. This program is for everyone, not just for Christians. We all deal with hurts and have habits and hangups we'd like to get rid of. There is no need to register, just come.”

The Celebrate Recovery program was founded in 1991 by Pastor John Baker. It was born out of the heart of Saddleback Church, which is pastored

by Rick Warren, the New York Times best-selling author of “The Purpose Driven Life.” Celebrate Recovery is now being used in over 20,000 churches nationwide, is used in prisons, and is also being used internationally, translated into 23 languages.

Celebrate Recovery reaches out to congregations, individuals and communities, helping people deal with their hurts, habits and hang-ups. This is the first time it is being offered in the Blackstone Valley.

Pleasant Street Church is located at 25 Cross Street, in Whitinsville (part of the town of Northbridge). The church phone is 508-234-5268 ext. 14; Pastor DeVries' cell is 508-282-9347 or email him at howard@pscrc.org.

The doors will be open at 6:30 P.M. and the meetings are from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Materials for the program will be available at the information table for sale at cost. Refreshments will be served.

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School News Whitinsville Christian School Honor Roll FIRST QUARTER 2014-2015 Grade 6 - High Honors Dylan Anema, Jake Bell, Drew Burkhart, Karlee Buurma, Lucas CaraDonna, John Esler, Olivia Fleming, Ally Fogg, Hannah Glover, Josiah Graves, Micah Hart, Benjamin Johnson, Tom Karns, Alexander Klatt, Andrew Mimmo, Anika Powers, Maggie Rejmer, Fiona Shaw, Joseph Thumann, Ella Van Tol, Nathan Walton, Anna Watters, Katie Weedon, Brandon Whiton, Alyssa Worley, and Liana Ziegler.

Honors Natalie Bolduc, Lucy Bowler, Jacquie Cornwell, Courtney Fleming, Jack Hearn, Katherine Kloczkowski, Zack Nolen, Catie Proulx, Nicole Spiller, Morgan Stanick, Cole Swiader, Hannah Theriault, and Acadia Tucker.

Grade 7 - High Honors Joshua Ahrens, Maddie Culcasi, Vicky DeBarros, Connor Dudka, Makenzie Gorman, Tommy Hannon, Selah Harper, Julia Kilroy, Hadley Koeman, Anika Koopman, Josh Moore, Edith Samuelsson, Liam Smith, Katie Sprunger, Olivia Toothman, Jessye VandenAkker, Darnell Worley, and Anneke Zeyl.

Honors Kristen Bangma, Erin Brown, Andrew Harvey, Elizabeth Henrikson, Esther Landry, Reagan Masters, Anna May, Ally McGrath, Anela Picotte, Vanessa Rios, Coll Sutherland, and Justin VanderBaan.

Grade 8 - High Honors Gabe Brookhouse, Benjamin Casey, Sam Dykstra, Tyler Gorman, Sam Hearn, Rebekah Lashley, Alex Romine, Christian Swaim, and Tyler Toothman.

Honors Sam Barker, Grant Buurma, Rachel Cozzens, Kateri Hart, Abby Karns, Sarah Killoy, Christina Leduc, Vivian Liu, Emily Schneider, Anthony Smith, Will Watters, and Bobby Whiton.

Grade 9 - High Honors Claire Barker, Jacob Belanger, Jakki Cloutier, Briana Fleming, Esther Fomin, Julie Kaminski, Katelyn Lashley, Jada Leung, Grace Malabanti, Shannon Morrill, Sarah Moschini, Sam Paul, Drew Quercio, Cam Richey, Jackie Rose, Lindsey Swyers, Jonny VanderSea, Jake Violette, Tatiana Wiersma, and Colin Wren.

Honors Joshua Cook, Tim Goodell, Abby Greer, Sarah Haire, Wil Landry, Thomas Norris, Brianna Smith, Rose Thayer, and Hanna VanderBaan.

Grade 10 - High Honors Peter Casey, Heather Cornwell, Emily Cutler, Adelaide Dykstra, Charlotte Herndon, Sidney Johnson, Lydia Jung, Maura Kulesza, Naomi LaDine, Jonathan Leduc, Hanna Picard, Arthur Qi, Becca Swan, Jacob Vander Hart, and Noah Zeyl.

Honors Bree Bai, Abby Graves, Sam Gulinello, Danielle Harvey, Katrina Holm, Colin Irwin, Emma Lancaster-Huggins, Kade McCann, Hannah Mercer, Andy Mu, Connor Paine, Libby Quercio, Colin Swaim, Aiden Van Tol, Mikaela VandenAkker, Christian Visgatis, and Katie Wilcox.

Grade 11 - High Honors Andrew Baker, Katelyn Baker, Jarrod Buma, Josh Casey, Michael Dunlap, Angie Epplett, Mike Gao, Spencer Gorman, Molly Hardiman, Sarah Jarosz, Rachel Sullivan, Billy von Hein, Elena Wang, and Jerri Zhou.

Honors Luc Booz, Owen Brookhouse, Casey Chilton, Abby Cook, Carl Du, Dove Li, Grace May, Devin Morrill, CJ Paine, Sierra Thumann, Sarah Tibbetts, and Joey Yu. Grade 12 - High Honors Angela Bobe, Mirela Caron, Katie Caswell, Jamison Koeman, Hantong Li, Renee Marinone, Jack Randall, Haley VanderSea, Katie Vriesema, and Elena Wassenar.

Honors Kate Killoy, Alex LaCava, Sarah Poquette, Josh Schneider, Jake Van Dyke, and Julie Wiegers.

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Mrs. Lukowski posted a project request at the beginning for the school year for 25 new Scholastic dictionaries. Donors responded generously, from across the country and locally. Today, thanks to Donors Choose.org, Mrs. Lukowskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students enjoy learning with their new dictionaries.

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McCloskey Middle School posts First Trimester Honor Roll GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Mary Astorga, Jaylin Bodell, Abigail Burke, Jenna Dagle, Ashley Ferrick, Emily Frick, Kaylie Gonya, Olivia Hicks, Alexandra Jones, Hannah Jones, Alex Keeler, Kara Keene, Carrie Kraich, Rebecca Lauze, Lucas Lawrence, Kerollos Lowandy, Jennifer McLaughlin, Jacob Morganelli, Sean Morrissey, Alexandria Nowicki, Ryan Paxton, Bridget Redgate, Hannah Rousseau, Thomas Sawyer, Madeleine Schleinitz, Tessa Schollard, Hannah Smith, Caitlin Spencer, Braden Stewart, Abbigayle Stratton, Alex Tashjian GRADE 8 HONORS Ainsley Ayers, Heather Barrows, Amanda Brodeur, Matthew Brook, Pattick Burke, Jr., Kelly Buteyn, Eric Caissie, Hannah Callinan, Kathryn Channing, Abby Cohen, Kaitlyn Collins, Kristen Connors, Daniel Costa, Samantha Cristina, Alexander Currie, Grace Davidson, Mara Eisenhardt, Hailey Fairhurst, Kiersten Goates, Jordan Gulino, Lindsey Guyton, Abigail Hanscom, Ava Howe, John Hughes, Zachary Jionzo, Charr Jobe, Alexa Kearnan, Peyton Mages, Steven Makynen, Jessica Mansour, Zoe Martin, Ahsley McQueston, Megan Metzger, Reid Miller, George Oosterman, Kiarra Paniss, Julia Parabicoli, Meagan Parker, Camden Pomeroy, Kathleen Redgate, Kali

Sander, Ryan Semle, Shayla Seymour, Nicholas Simonds, Maggie Streichert, Caroline Thiebault, Seth Wojciechowski GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Meriam Abdel Nour, Haley Adam, Brandon Bibeault, Matthew Boisvert, Samuel Brule, Thomas Burke, Juliana Cafarella, Isabelle Croteau, Hanna Devlin, Jacob Eames, Jacob Fantini, Elena Franzosa, Jenny Frick, Ashley Greene, Meaghan Haley, Nathaniel Holden, Katelyn Jones, Daniel Klos, Kierra Kurtyka, Jessica Labossiere, Kieler Langemo, Samuel Lapointe, Thomas Lauze, Taylor Lee, Jeremy Lutton, Grace MacSween, Boula Marsis, Morgan Martellio, Rachel McGee, Antonio Morais, Manuela Morcos, Gabrille Morrow, Lindsey Moss, Payton Nestor, Erin Newhall, Madison Ouellette, Kelsey Prince, Tyler Pulicari, Jack Robertson, Elias Roerden, Jessica Schelin, Kevin Siefken, Ryan Silbor, Matthew Stark, Krista Sullivan, Keegan Tonry, Tyler Washington, Wesley Wright GRADE 7 HONORS Conner Bucchino, Ian Chartier, Abigail Clark, Alexia Coates, Nicholas DiLibero, Charlotte Doubleday, Jason Dullaghan, Elizabeth Fox, Jake Garille, Danielle Healey, Kristina Kirk, Owen Lamontagne, Zachary Laverdiere, Lucas Maietta, Mica McLaurin,

Nikolas Nadeau, Madison Perry, Darouny Phianesin, Joshua Plumer, Haley Schollard, Jaideep Sidhu, Nathan Smith, Brendan St. Andre, Samuel Warner, Wesley Wicks, Michael Young GRADE 6 HIGH HONORS Haley Archambault, Samantha Arroyas, Aiden Ayers, Lilyanna Bain, Kayla Brooks, Kaya Burke, Isabella Caccavelli, Jacob Constable, Joseph Costa, Elise Croteau, Isaac Curley, Molly Curley, Maline Demers, Kelsey Desroches, Ella DiMarco, Paige Fontes, Drew Gauthier, Devon Gokey, Jocelyn Hinchcliffe, Wiley Kimball, Hailey Lisak, John Lowrey, Michael Maietta, Jr., Madison Manning, Nathalie Nowicki, Khusi Patel, Rory Paul, Jared Peniche, Valasi Petri, Daniel Redgate, MarthaAnn Rolandelli, Stephen Sanches, Kevin Sawyer, Matthew Shelley, Oven Silvestro, Clarice Stumpf, Kira Sullivan, Carlee Veinotte, Benjamin Wojciechowski, Ella Yaroshefski

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The $3.9 million in refinanced debt represents the remaining portion of a $36 million bond unanimously approved by District towns in 2001 to establish three new vocational technical programs. Last spring, the District proposed refinancing of the remaining debt as part of its request for a $2.9 million bond to once again add three in-demand programs. At that time, the District calculated that member towns could use savings from the refinancing to offset the new bond's already-modest impact. When the new bond proposal did not advance at town meetings, District officials decided to pursue a debt-free method for adding new

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programs, but maintained the refinancing of existing debt as a top priority.

"There may have been healthy debate on our proposal to leverage the refinancing of existing debt to maximize the impact of a modest new bond, but the need to do everything we can to protect the financial interest of our District towns is not up for debate," said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick. "As the state's budget cuts loom on the horizon of the upcoming local budget season, we're pleased to share this news of additional savings for our member towns."

While going through the rigorous refinancing process, the District requested that Moody's Investment Services perform a simultaneous review of its bond rating, which resulted in an upgrade from a rating of Aa3 to a rating of Aa2. In its report, Moody's indicated that three of Valley Tech's District towns share the favorable Aa2 rating and that the District's improved bond rating was largely based on its proven commitment to cost containment.

"Financial operations have been generally stable over the past six years and the district should maintain a sound financial position going forward given conservative budgeting practices," the report stated.

News of the District's improved bond rating was well-received by the School Committee, which expressed pride in the endorsement of its long-standing fiscal practices and credited Treasurer Barbara A. Auger and Business Director Kurtis Johnson for their roles in maintaining the stability of Valley Tech's financial foundation.

"As many of our District-town leaders and now Moody's will attest, Valley Tech does all it can to walk the walk in terms of conservative financing," said School Committee Chairman Joseph M. Hall of Bellingham. "We look carefully at every opportunity for savings, whether it's putting solar panels on the roof, cutting back on paper usage, or refinancing debt. To be assigned such a high rating from Moody's is confirmation that we are indeed doing our best to monitor, advance, and protect the District's finances."

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Douglas student attends TEDYouth in NYC By: Lilly Bolandrina TEDYouth was an interesting and amazing experience. There were many speakers that taught attendees about what they do and shared something that would spark interest into our minds.

The topics ranged from outer space to dinosaurs from millions of years ago. It was amazing to listen about all the different jobs people have, all the things that we could do in the future. All the speakers were volunteers, people who wanted to share something with us.

Since the theme was “Worlds Imagined”, many of the speakers talked about the present, past, and future. I was fascinated by all the things the speakers had to share with us, like tiny robots, leeches, space, mucus, our future, and how we can fix problems.

These were just some of the many topics they talked about. The talks were divided into three sessions, with lunch and snacks in between.

My favorite speaker from Session One was Lilian Chen because she used a video game to show us that sexism happens all the time and it shouldn't. It seemed more engaging to me because I never thought about games like that and I didn't think people would be so mean to others just because of their gender.

The first session was pretty exciting, to see all the lights on the stage, see the hosts for the first time, and see the

Lilly Bolandrina (4th person left to right) joined here with friends she met during her trip.

TEDYouth letters for real, not just from the website on the screen of my iPod. After session one there was an hour and a half for lunch. TEDYouth organizers were very nice to us; they gave out free food, free trinkets, and free attendance. During our lunch break there were many activities that we could participate in. Most of the activi-

ties were based off of the things that the speakers talked about in session one.

All of the activities were wonderful, each of them interesting because I regarded them as a once in a lifetime experience! We saw tiny robots (the size of pennies, based on bugs!), make a future for Manhattan, and watched Lilian Chen play Super Smash Bros.

I have two favorite speakers from Session Two; Freddy Peccereli and Ruddy Roye. These two speakers caught my attention the most from this session because, they both informed us on how bad the world is right now.

Imagine innocent people being killed by “peacekeepers” and colored people being treated unfairly just because they are colored. Both of these speakers taught us that the people in charge can make all these laws to try to help us but, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be evil people out there, harming others.

After session two, there was an hour for snacks; most of the activities were closed by now so not much happened, except for the finals match up between three lucky TEDYouth attendees and Lilian Chen.

Session three included speaker Jennifer Mascia. I found her most interesting because she taught us about how misused guns are, how so many people die because of guns, and how this problem won’t end until all the states agree to use the same laws about guns. I was saddened when this session came around because I knew it meant that this amazing experience would have to come to an end. So, when the opportunity comes I suggest you should take it because you will learn so much and maybe one day you will be teaching the people of the future how to make the world a better place.

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“So many people in our country are in need of such basic items as socks and underwear and we are here to help.” added Truncellito. Dignity U Wear focuses on three initiatives to reach those in need; school clothing for children, veterans in transition and women and girls in crisis.

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Through this partnership we are able to provide clothing to children in over a dozen communities including Western Mass and the Cape.

In collaboration with St. Anthony Shrine, St. Francis House is the largest distributor of clothing to the poor and homeless in the Greater Boston area, “we are grateful for the relationship with Dignity U Wear, together we are making a positive impact on men and women in need,” said Karen LaFrazia, Executive Director of St. Francis House.

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Barry Marcus and the art of keeping time Story & Photos By Constance dwyer How often we hear that someone is “lost” without a watch. To make sure your watch keeps accurate time, you can take it to one of the rare watchmakers in the area; Barry Marcus, a fourth generation watchmaker, in Milford.

The statement on his business card says it all “Keeping the World On Time.”

Even though he’s located in Worcester County, he repairs watches from around the world. In his office on the third floor of the Milford Commons the post office regularly delivers watches from every state in the USA and every country in the world except South America. In fact, during the interview, he was repairing a Hamilton Chronograph made only during WW II for pilots and navigators flying missions over Japan.

He said that his love of watch repair started as a child at the young age of 10 years when “my hand was big enough to hold tools.” He trained side by side with his uncle in Worcester. People used to stop in his uncle’s shop just to see a kid fixing watches.

His father opened a store in Milford in 1944 and Barry has been repairing watches there ever since. Both his uncle and father reminded him, “We are not only fixing watches but, in reality, we’re fixing the watch owner because the watch is a symbol of something special.”

In 2006, at the insistence of his daughters, the draft of his book began “I started doodling on the computer, recording the stories of the watches that crossed my bench. My girls wanted to preserve the stories for my grandchildren.” He titled his book The Watches I Have Known. When he decided to print his stories to show his daughters it was 90 pages. The girls were impressed. His daughter, Julie Campisi, joined him in his love of writing the book and became a co-author. The two self-published the book and it became available on Amazon.com last October.

Barry says his book is very popular and the modest watchmaker added, “The book gets rave reviews.” To this day, he receives calls with many sharing how much his book has emotionally touched them. “One woman said she went through three Kleenex with tears flowing.” Barry said, “I recognize and accept that a watch is a personal treasure and my book expresses those feelings and shares some of my adventures as a watchmaker.”

In his business, Barry goes beyond fixing a watch, but that’s not the end of it. No, to the contrary, he listens with his heart and empathizes with his customers who tell them stories of the “meaning behind the watch.” “People tell me very personal things and I rec-

the guys in combat who didn’t come home. Every minute is a bonus,” this man says to this day.

Before the interview finished, Barry spontaneously said how “happy” he is advertising in the Uxbridge Times.

“The advertising has exceeded my expectations and, often, customers come in with the ad in hand.” “I’m the happiest advertiser in the Uxbridge Times,” he said with a broad smile.

Watchmaker Barry Marcus is located at 258 Main St., Room 303, Milford, across from the Milford Post Office.

His number is (508) 478-8043. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm and on Friday, 11 am to 5 pm. No weekends.

Happy New Year! expert watchmaker Barry Marcus carefully examines a Hamilton Chronograph made during WW II ognize the meaning. It’s not the value of the watch but the memory.” Maybe it’s the last souvenir, engraved with a loving message, of a deceased spouse,

or a watch given to a son or daughter at a special time in their lives. Many of the watches have seen war.

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Employees support surpasses $1 Million goal Milford Regional Medical Center The Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation announced that Medical Center employees have surpassed their $1 million goal in support of the $54 million building project which will provide an expanded emergency department (ED), intensive care unit and private patient rooms.

Hundreds of employees have contributed to the effort that began with support from Medical Center leadership and management, followed by a hospital-wide invitation providing an opportunity for every employee to participate.

“I’m not sure that I can adequately express my gratitude to our employees who care so much about their organization and most importantly, the patients and families whom we serve,” said Frank Saba, chief executive officer of Milford Regional Medical Center. “It tells all of us our employees are committed, they understand the work we do here is vital, they see the value of expansion and renovation and how it affects care for everyone in Milford including their family and friends, and they are generous in ways beyond the standard. The success of a capital campaign is measured first by the level of support demonstrated by the organization’s own family. This project is a resounding success because of the generosity of our employees. We are most grateful to them for their extraordinary participation in this important and

a goal of $25 million was announced; the largest campaign in the Medical Center’s history. Toward this goal, over $21 million in commitments has already been secured, a truly remarkable endorsement of the value of the Medical Center in the community. The new, two-story structure will more than double the size of the current ED from 30 to 50 private treatment rooms, increase the number of patient rooms in the ICU from 10 to 16 expanding their size to accommodate the latest technology, and add a 24-bed private room unit with the intent to convert all hospital patient rooms to private.

“Our community depends on our employees to improve their quality of care with dignity, compassion and respect, which, for many, translates to their quality of life,” said Ed Kelly, President of MRMC. “Our employees take that responsibility seriously and it is imprinted on every floor of the Medical Center.”

Those associated with Excellence encourage everyone in the communities surrounding the Medical Center to be a part of this extraordinary effort and be recognized permanently within the new facility. For more information, please contact the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation office at 508422-2228, via email at foundation @milreg.org, or visit the Campaign website www.supportexcellence.org

transformational project.”

The employee campaign was led by co-chairs Maria DaSilva, nurse manager of the ED, and Nancy Tomaso, VP of patient care services, and they were joined by many employees who volunteered to help. “I witnessed the enthusi-

“Our community depends on our employees to improve their quality of care with dignity, compassion and respect, which, for many, translates to their quality of life,” - ed Kelly, PresiDeNt of mrmc

asm for the employee campaign firsthand, and was truly astounded at the commitment from so many of our own,” said John Burns, chairman of Excellence as well as the Board of Trustees of Milford Regional. “I’d like to extend my personal thanks and, on behalf of everyone at the Medical Center and indeed in the greater Milford area, our congratulations to cochairs Maria DaSilva and Nancy Tomaso. Without them, we would not have achieved this level of unprecedented success.”

Last November, the Excellence Campaign was kicked off publicly and

receives National Award

Milford Regional Medical Center was awarded 2014 Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national non-profit organization whose purpose is to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety, quality and affordability of health care for Americans. The Top Hospital recognition is an elite distinction awarded to hospitals nationwide for demonstrating excellence in hospital safety and quality through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is given to less than seven percent of all eligible hospitals.

“Leapfrog’s Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions any hospital can achieve in the United States. It recognizes institutions for their excellence in quality of care and patient safety, as well as their commitment to transparency. By achieving Top Hospital status, Milford Regional Medical Center has proven it’s a premier institution and deserves to be recognized for its dedication to providing excellence in care to families and patients," says Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

Milford Regional was one of 94 Top Hospitals out of 1,400 recognized nationally. The selection is based on the results of The Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital survey, which measures hospitals’ performance on patient safe-

ty and quality, focusing on three critical areas of hospital care: how patients fare, resource use and management structures established to prevent errors.

Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including rates for high-risk procedures and a hospital’s ability to prevent medication errors.

"Receiving this national distinction from The Leapfrog Group is a real testament to the extraordinary efforts of the physicians, nurses and staff that take place within our hospital daily to ensure excellence in the care and safety of our patients," states Edward J. Kelly, president of Milford Regional. "I couldn't be prouder of our team and our organization for always putting patients first.” The Top Hospital award is not given to a set number of hospitals, but rather, to all urban, rural and children's hospitals that meet the high standards defined in each year's Top Hospitals Methodology.

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Traveling to schools, libraries and other facilities they present a fun and interactive program to educate students and enhance curriculum. Topics may include classifications, animal ecology, adaptations, geography, life sciences and animal behavior. Programs encourage an interest and awareness for the environmental sciences. A ZooMobile is designed to complement the classroom/school curriculum.

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Sports Shorts OLV Cross Country Runner enjoys perfect season

Upton State Forest Trail Race results Over 200 runners lined up at the starting line for the sold out durtyfeets Trail Series Half Marathon or 10.5k trail run race, in Upton State Forest. For the challenging Half Marathon, 15 year old Ben Maron from Sudbury was the overall winner with a time of 1:26:32.

Kelsey Allen from Sterling was the top overall female with a time of 1:34:44.

In the 10.5k race, Steve Levondowsky from Hopkinton and Meagan Crossett from South Boston were the overall winners, with times of 43:46 and 54:00, respectively.

After the race, all the runners and event volunteers enjoyed their choice of hot soup and chili from Red Rock Grill & Bar. Melody Nydam from Uxbridge won her Age Division for the 10.5k (Senior (55+). Congratulations to everyone that raced! For full results, go to www.mramultisport.com/upton.

Join the Dana-Faber Running Team Need a great 2015 New Year’s Resolution? Join the Dana-Farber team to run the B.A.A. 5K and support the Jimmy Fund on Boston Marathon weekend, April 18th.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute invites runners of all levels to join its team for the Boston Athletic Association’s (B.A.A.) 5K on Saturday, April 18th in downtown Boston. Raise funds for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and be part of DanaFarber’s B.A.A. 5K team in the race two days before the 119th running of the Boston Marathon. The 5K route includes part of the Boston Marathon course, and runners will cross the famed Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street.

The race begins at 8 a.m. and starts and finishes at the Boston Common.

Dana-Farber team members receive a Dana-Farber singlet and bib to wear on race day. Dana-Farber runners agree to a fundraising commitment of $500 to participate. Registration is limited apply today for your spot on the Dana-Farber team!

For more information, please visit www.RunDanaFarber.org or call (617) 632-1970. On Twitter, #rundanafarber

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by Salvatore Masciarelli Sydney Masciarelli, an Our Lady of the Valley 6th grader, went undefeated in the middle school cross-country season. She has been running at Our Lady of the Valley School for three years now. She started running as a fourth grader with her siblings. Throughout this time she has set new course records, has won three consecutive Catholic Championships, and won a state championship. This year at the Hartnett Invitational in Blackstone Valley, Sydney broke her own course record from last year. She is the first girl in the history of the Hartnett

Invitational to run the course in under 10 minutes. She holds the new course record at 9:39 for the 1.7-mile course.

To top a great season, she ran in Devens, Massachusetts (middle school xc state championship) which held 154 schools. She ran against 193 girls and came in first place. She has improved her time since last year by 2 minutes this season. When asked what you enjoy most about running Sydney stated, “I like training with my family. We are all runners, and we run throughout the seasons. I never really think about the race, I just go out and run the course the best I can. "

Whitinsville to host New Year’s 5K Road Race OUR LadY OF THe VaLLeY RUNNeRS - Salvatore Masciarelli, the undefeated Sydney Masciarelli, and Brayden Stamps.

On Thursday January 1st, Whitinsville will play host to the 3rd annual 1st Day 5k road run, starting at 11 am.

Runners will enjoy a fast and flat, out and back style course on roads closed to traffic. The Grey Barn in Whitinsville will be the main venue for bib pickup on New Years Eve and on race day morning as well as the post-race party. First 275 entries

receive a custom knit hat, and each bib receives one complimentary beverage at the bar after the race. Race field is capped at 300 runners, and pre-registration is offered online at www. mramultisport. com/1stday5k. No day-of registration will be available.

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High Hoops Youth Basketball incorporates fitness and fun High Hoops Youth Basketball just concluded it's Fall Session of Little Shots and Hot Shots Basketball. The

program is designed for Boys and Girls in Grades K-8th and focuses on teaching kids the fundamentals of the game

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of basketball while developing their skills and giving them confidence on and off the court.

High Hoops is in it's fourth year at the Hab in Uxbridge and continues to expand every year with leagues, clinics and camps. With over 500 kids in the program High Hoops Youth Basketball continues to have great success with many kids throughout the community.

The High Hoops Youth Basketball Program is run by Basketball Director at the Hab, Dean Hirtle a local resident of Uxbridge. "I'm really proud of all the success we've had the past few years" said Coach Hirtle. "The kids do

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a great job and really enjoy the program. We continue to expand with new kids every session and it's great to see."

"We recently had over 30 teams and 4 divisions during our fall session and currently have over 100 kids in our winter session of Little Shots and Hot Shots. I'm very thankful for all the support we get from all the parents as well as all the coaches. We couldn't do it without their support."

For more details of all the High Hoops Basketball Programs visit the website at Highhoopsbasketball.net or stop by the Hab anytime. thehab.com

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Some advice for damaged knees Here's a quick, but interesting read.

Your Articular cartilage takes a never ending beating, and you could end up with your only option being replacement. It's getting more common each day. Read on. Dr Gabe is a physician who practices and trains what he preaches.

When all the cartilage in your knee is gone, the only effective treatment is to replace the whole knee. The ends of bones are soft, so they must be covered with a thick white gristle called cartilage. Once damaged, cartilage can never heal or re-grow. Small holes in cartilage can be repaired, but usually once cartilage is damaged the person spends the rest of his or her life losing cartilage until it is completely gone and the knee hurts 24 hours a day. The only effective treatment at that time is to replace the knee. The artificial knee joints being used today can be expected to last 20 years or more. However, the artificial knee can become dislodged from the bones and may have to be replaced. The area around the knee is so full of scar tissue that the second surgery is far more difficult than the first.

Partial knee replacements may be appropriate for some people, but they are more fragile and do not last as long as total joint replacements.

If you have damaged cartilage in your knee, you have to protect that knee for the rest of your life. Running and jumping cause further damage, while pedaling and swimming usually do not. When the knee hurts all the time, your doctor will check to see how much cartilage is left. If it’s gone, you probably need a knee replacement.

If you have knee replacement surgery, follow the rehabilitation instructions carefully and get back into an exercise program as soon as possible.

Strengthening the muscles around the site of the surgery helps to make the bones strong and stabilize the joint.

Choose exercises that use smooth motions and do not pound on the joint, such as cycling, rowing or swimming.

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