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Waters Farm: A Hidden Gem Story and Photos by a livia Mussulli
This misleading road could take you to the height of your summer, with the exploration of land, historical content from six generations of the Waters Family, to the forgotten art of maintaining a life, home, and farm, with close to a two hundred and thirty year span of antiquity. This breathtaking property, gifted by Dorthea Waters Moran, to the town of Sutton in 1974 was intended to be a living historical educational center, but it has become so much more than that to the community. Waters Farm sits on a picturesque dead end street that
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THREE CENTURIES OF HISTORY: Dorothea Waters Moran (top left) generously donated the farm, its beautiful grounds and artifacts to the town of Sutton in 1974.
St. Mary’s dedicates statue of Saint Vincent de Paul Special remembrance to the late Lanny Remillard
Story and Photos by Constance Reddy Dwyer A new sculpture was purchased by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary’s in Uxbridge to “honor Lanny Remillard who passed away last year after serving the poor for over 40 years in Uxbridge,” said Dennis Featherstone, President of the Society. Dennis added that the statue “draws you in and it looks like a homeless person,” and when you see the stigmata, you recognize it is Christ.” Scripture, Matthew 25:40, the raison d’etre for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
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“reminds us all that whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” The statue is positioned outside the entrance of the parish hall. Lanny’s wife, Joan Remillard, who has been an active member by Lanny’s side for his many years of service, said Lanny’s mantra was “We are here for the poor.” She said the Society’s “biggest problem is finding financial support to help the poor with rent and electricity and, in between, food slides in.” Lindsay Speight who helped organize the dedication said that the Society especially wanted “to remember Lanny who loved our parish and was very dedicated in reaching out to the poor.” Pastor Fr. Nick Desimone also added that “When Lanny died, our PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAg E PAID BOSTON, MA PERMIT NO 55800
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church community and the community of Uxbridge felt his loss. This statue will be a remembrance of his service to St. Vincent de Paul.” The sculpture, it was discovered during the dedication, was Fr. Nick’s idea since he saw the statue when he was in Rome. It is a creation by Timothy P. Schmalz and “it reminds us that we are called to recognize Christ in the poor, the needy, the hungry, and the lowly.” Diane King who said that she “is a relatively new member of only 5 years,” became involved with the annual drive of the
Society. She remains actively involved and says that she wants “to help people in the community and it has been a very spiritual experience for me.” Also part of the group, was Bob Mahoney who joined the St. Vincent de Paul Society in the late 90’s. He was quick to add “Diane is a great addition!” The now retired former owner of a furniture store, Bob said he wants to help any way he can. There are over 40 members serving in the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Saint Mary’s church in Uxbridge. See related photo on page 19
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overlooks the beautiful blue waters of Manchaug Pond. The large Waters Manor acts as a time capsule, with close to every detail finely kept; from the fireplaces and the original wall paints, to the furniture and details of the home that makes it so unique and irreplaceable. This farmhouse includes three levels of living with twists and turns behind each door, filled with artifacts from the past, which makes for a great day of exploring for every history enthusiast. From the back of the property, you can see a large stretched landscape of serenity with long grass, traditional outbuildings, and scenic stonewalls. A little ways from the property you have the option to embark on the trails to see more hidden gems of the property, including authentic barns like the Darling Barn, a circa 1840, Old English style barn, the Blacksmith Shop reconfigured to resemble the self sustained shop the Waters would have had, Shingle Mill, that houses a passed down shingle machine that was first patented in 1888, and the Sugar House, a modern supplement where families can come to see, touch, and smell New England in its four seasons. This property has so much more to offer, in addition to the attractions listed on page 6. Stop by for yourself to see! Whether it be for a picnic, a walk, or to see the wonderful images of the property, you won’t be disappointed by the warm welcome, insightful knowledge, and stimulating day in store. With a summer jam-packed with events and activities, you should have no problem putting Waters Farm, an extraordinary time capsule, on your list of things to do this summer, and volunteers are always welcome. FMI: www.watersfarm.com. Turn to page 6 for a listing of upcoming events at Waters Farm.
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Uxbridge Democratic Committee Local Veterans appreciate generous gesture working towards progress Letters to the e ditor_______________________________________ Dear Editor,
At 6:00 a.m. on Memorial Day, the Uxbridge VFW Honor g uard set out to pay tribute to Uxbridge's fallen and departed heroes. After visiting Uxbridge's cemeteries and rendering prayers, volleys and taps we proceeded
to Mom's restaurant for a breakfast before the day’s parade. The Veterans of different conflicts, military services and ages proceeded to enjoy our meals and camaraderie. When the time came to pay the bill the waitress told us that an anonymous customer had quietly given her $100 to pay for our break-
fasts. All nine of us were astonished & humbled at the generous gesture from a complete stranger. All we can say to that thoughtful person is a deep heartfelt and appreciated thank you & thank you so very much for your support. - EOC (SCW) Dennis E. Seely, USN Retired
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Reading the papers or watching the news can be a soul-wrenching experience these days. The murder of two good samaritans in Oregon. Nooses found at the African American History Museum. The stabbing death of Bowie State University senior and newly commissioned U.S. Army lieutenant, Richard Collins III. The racist vandalism of basketball superstar LeBron James’ home. Research “hate crimes” on the internet and we can get the sense that a flood gate of hatred has been opened. We are fortunate, perhaps, to live in a place where we are not frequently confronted with the open anger and hostilities that many of our fellow Americans face. But it is not far from home. Massachusetts has ranked very high in “bias related incidents” according to the Southern Poverty Law Foundation and other measures. Thankfully, we have an Attorney g eneral who recognizes the need to take action against such events and to provide resources to people affected. Maura Healey has consistently been a champion of civil rights and established a hotline for reporting suspected violations of the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act: 1-800994-3228. The hotline was established for reporting violations which include “threats, intimidation or coercion” intended to interfere with a person’s
civil rights, motivated by “bias against the victim because of the victim’s membership in a protected group or protected activity.” But while many of us may feel far removed from such incidents, it would be wise to reflect on LeBron James’ statement that while racism may be “concealed most of the time," it is “alive every day.” And we all must do our part to work for progress. In that spirit, the Uxbridge Democratic Committee (UDTC) recently appointed its first Affirmative Action and Outreach Advisor, Myra Villasin Astorga. Myra was born in Leyte, Philippines, has lived in the U.S. since 1976 and in Uxbridge for 13 years. In her role for the UDTC, Myra will work to encourage “full participation by all segments of the population” of Uxbridge. The goal is to secure diversity in every way, including economic, religious, race, sexual orientation and identity. Anyone who would like to reach out to Myra can reach her at myra.astorga@gmail.com or 508-3414236. Please contact Myra if you would like to join the UDTC or simply connect with like-minded people. We can all play a role in building a better community which, in turn, builds a better country. - Julie Woods Uxbridge
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McCloskey Middle School Scholar Leaders
Colleen Prior and Nicholas Fernandes were chosen as the Scholar Leaders for McCloskey Middle School. They attended a dinner ceremony with scholar leaders from around the state to celebrate their accomplishments. Colleen and Nicholas exemplify what it means to be a scholar leader. They are both members of the National Junior Honor Society, participate in athletics and several extra curricular activities and work hard at their studies each and every day.
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Thunder In The Valley 2017 This year's event will be on Saturday, July 8th, at the Uxbridge VFW on Route 16, Uxbridge. The motorcycle ride, a benefit that honors the life of Uxbridge Police Officer Chet Dzivzsen, will depart at 10:30 a.m. A chicken BBQ will be served starting at 4:00
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p.m. Again this year the festivities will include the music of two local bands. Tickets are only $20.00 per person for both riders and non riders. Everyone is welcome. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling the VFW @ 508-2787540 or Karen @ 508-612-0395.
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Seeks Photos for 2018 Calendar Contest 2018 Calendar Theme: The Blackstone River and Blackstone River Watershed One of the most photographed features of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is the creative focus of the 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Calendar. “We are celebrating the hard-working Blackstone River in our 2018 Calendar,” said Megan DiPrete, Executive Director at Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) announced, “The historic river, which powered the birth of the American Industrial Revolution, is this region’s most popular feature and is enjoyed by many who live, work and visit here. The Blackstone River and Canal, and its many tributaries which make up the 640-square mile watershed, provide endless opportunities to view history and stunning scenery in addition to providing many different forms of recreation. We look forward to receiving photo submissions which capture the beauty of this most precious natural, historical and recreational resource.” Photographers are urged to submit
photos taken in the Blackstone River Watershed and focus on the Blackstone River, one of the tributaries, the Blackstone Canal or other water features. “The Quinsigamond, Mumford, West and Branch Rivers are the main tributaries,” Megan DiPrete, BHC Executive Director explained. “In fact, the Blackstone River Watershed includes 1,300 acres of lakes, ponds and reservoirs. Its source is 1,300 feet above sea level on Asnebumskit Hill in Paxton, MA, and the Blackstone River runs 46 miles from the Quinsigamond Village in Worcester to Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, where it runs into the Seekonk River and, ultimately, Narragansett Bay.” BHC’s annual calendar photo contest receives hundreds of entries, but only thirteen images will be selected for the 2018 calendar to illustrate the cover and each of the twelve months. Submitted images not selected for the calendar are used throughout the year for BHC’s various promotional materials, including its website, annual report, rack cards and much more. To be considered for the 2018 Calendar Contest, photos must focus on
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Millville Library Story Times
The Millville Free Public will be holding a summer story time in July for ages 3-7 each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Themes for the story times include: July 6th "Let's g o to the Beach"; July 13th "We Love Our Pets"; July 20th "Music is Fun" and July 27th "Planes, Trains, and Trucks”. Registration is required. Phone: 508883-1887 or email: librarian@millvillema.org. The library is located at 169 Main Street in Millville.
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Farmstead offering produce, history tours & entertainment
Starting July 9th, local produce and history tours at Daniels Farmstead, located at 286 Mendon Street in Blackstone. Delicious, sun-ripened produce at the Daniels Farmstead Farmers’ Markets every Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. through October 1st. Three centuries, ten generations of one family, and many great stories to share! WEEKLy VENDORS INCLUDE: Trolley Crossing Farm, Bellingham, Donna g alipeau, dgalipeau@comcast.net – vegetables and grass fed lamb and flowers, Shamrock Hives Farm, Sterling, Dawn Hartnett, shamrockhivesfarm@hotmail.com – natural meats, bakery/confections, honey, jam, jelly, pickles. Spring Brook Farm, Joe Wojcik, Natural beef and pork. Sunny Knoll Alpacas, Home grown/Hand made Alpaca products. Elzire’s Acre g oat Milk Soap, large selection & many scents of goat milk soap. Andy’s Heaven & Hell g ourmet Foods, Hot Sauces, & Jerky. g iacomo’s g ourmet Cranola, g ranola bars, Pesto, Olive Tapenade, Roasted garlic, Roasted Tomatoes, Herb infused dipping oil & Soups. Hurricane Farm, local produce, home made bakery items, jams, jelly. Daniels Farmstead’s own organic produce and Daniels Farmstead Honey.
Daniels Farmstead house tours are available every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Enjoy food from the grill, burgers, beef & veggie, franks, Italian sausage, peppers & onions with all the fixins. They sell produce locally, not only because it’s good for our community's economy, but it enhances food security, health and the smells & flavors are unbeatable! UPCOMINg SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT, • July 9th Farmer’s Market & Mushroom Walk at 11:00 a.m. Boston Mycological Society will lead walk. During Farmers Market from 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. enjoy the following entertainment from Noon-2:00 p.m. • July 16th: Bobby g adoury, Jazz pianist • July 23rd: Blackstone Valley Music, students led by Shanna Keegan • July 30th: Vito Caccavelli, • August 6th: g rey Whiskers Pickers • August 13th: Abbi & Rachel • August 20th: Cameron Sutphin • August 27th: Vito Caccavelli • Sept. 3rd: Fox & the Dragon • Sept. 17th: g rey Whisker Pickers • Sept. 24th: Vito Caccavelli ***Sept. 10th Annual Antique Tractor Show 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Claflin Hill Patriotic Concert starts at 3:00 p.m., Bring chairs, and blankets. Snacks & grill food will be available.
4th Annual Cars In The Park at WCC The Whitin Community Center is pleased to announce their 4th Annual Cars In The Park (CITP) will be held on Saturday, August 19th, (rain date August 20th) from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., in their beautiful 7.5 acre Whitin Park. Cars In The Park is a car, truck and motorcycle show with Best In Show, 25 trophies, door prizes, show dash plaques & goodie bags (for the first 50 pre-registered vehicles) food truck vendors, event vendors, swap meet, kids activities, bouncy house, 50/50 & raffles, entertainment and more! Cars In The Park is the revival of a car show that they use to host over 20 years ago. Now in its 4th year, it is one of the largest events at the Whitin Community Center and it brings a fun, and engaging community event to the Blackstone Valley for all ages and backgrounds to enjoy while showcasing the uses of their beautiful park. FOOD TRUCKS: Anzio’s Brick Oven Pizza, g ottaQ Smokehouse BBQ, Open Season, Sara’s Sweets Curbside Cupcakes, SoulFull Fried Chicken, Sweet Wise Ice Cream & Trolley Dogs/Boston Italian Ice. EVENT VENDORS: Family Karate Center & Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center SPONSORS: PLATINUM – Cool Rides Online & UniBank g OLD – Jack & g uisy Clarke, Kearns Collision Repair & Koopman Lumber &
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through their secure RaceReach site through this direct link. https://app.racereach.com/event/cars-in-the-park/register. Vendor Registration for CITP online through their secure UniBank UniPay site on thier website www. Whitin CommunityCenter.com, click the UniPay button at the top right of the page, or you can use this direct link. https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transact ionInfo.aspx?CustomerID=1457 Interested in registering for this event for Swap Meet Space, Event Vendor or becoming a Sponsor for this event? Please contact Sarah Lawson or Tammy Bodwell, at 508.234.8184 or CarsIn ThePark@hotmail.com for more information on participation.
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OPEN HOUSE, WALKINg TOUR, BUTCH OOSTERMAN MEMORIAL TRACTOR PULL, PICKERS PARADISE BARN SALE & MORE Waters Farm Preservation, Inc., will be holding their July open house on Sunday, July 9th, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. featuring Agricultural Day at the Farm. Come visit the Sutton Preservation 4-H Club animals, see Bob Pearson’s handmade ox yokes & calves from their dairy, and other local animal owners. Learn how to make Country Store Soap with Harvey Blythe and talk with him about his beehives. Admission is free. Ken Ethier, local historian and board member of Waters Farm, will lead a guided walking tour of the Farm property beginning at 1:30 p.m. Please wear suitable shoes. Tour the granite quarry, Rattlesnake Hill, and other points of interest along the trails.
The Waters farmhouse will be open for tours of the 1757 home. They will be holding their Pickers’ Paradise barn sale, flea market & crafts on the back lawn. Craft and flea market vendors are welcome at no charge, free will donation is appreciated. Please contact Pam at 508-735-7146 for space. The first annual Butch Oosterman Farm Tractor Pull and the Lawn & g arden Tractor Pull will be running concurrently with the open house with expanded hours from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Participants & spectators are welcome. www.watersfarm.com. RANg ER WALKABOUT: TREES & A FARMER’S WOOD LOT Waters Farm Preservation, Inc., will be hosting the National Park Service Ranger Walkabout on Thursday, July 13th, 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m., jointly with the Worcester Tree Initiative. Admission is free. The NPS describes the program as: Being a farmer in New
England was a tough life; the rocky landscape and the changeable weather often worked against the yeoman farmer in his efforts to make a living. y our stroll through the Waters Farm woods will give you a glimpse into just how the y ankee Farmer utilized this New England landscape to meet his economic and family needs, as well as, what wood lots do for you today. y ou will be in the woods, it’s so important to dress appropriately with good sturdy footwear and prepare for nasty insects, including ticks. Any questions, please contact Bob at 508949-0971 or Pam at 508-735-7146. WATERS FARM DONKEy & MULE SHOW The 15th Annual Waters Farm Donkey & Mule Show will be held on Saturday, July 15th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Spectator admission is $5 per carload; exhibitors are free. Come see donkeys strut their stuff.
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The show is fun and instructional, with a mix of seasoned competitors with backyard donkey and mule owners bringing their animal out for the first time. While there are many traditional horse show classes including in hand, riding and driving, they also have some that are unique to the donkey world. The final morning class before lunch break is coon jumping. All donkeys and mules compete from the minis to the mammoths in a jump off where the bar is raised higher each round. What is different? These competitors jump from a standstill without a rider on their back, only holding a lead line. The costume class following lunch break is a big hit. Exhibitors and animals dress up in costumes that, in the past, have included pajama party, bubble bath, French mimes, Star Wars characters, and Chiquita bananas. Have you ever considered adopting or sponsoring a donkey or mule? The Save y our Ass Long Ears Rescue is the
only 501(c)3 nonprofit donkey and mule rescue in New England. Stop by and pick up some information on the rescue. Vendor spaces are available for $20 for equine related items. Lunch is available for a fee. Any questions, please contact Pam at 508-735-7146. ITALIAN DINNER AT THE DARLINg BARN Waters Farm Preservation, Inc., will be holding an Italian Dinner including: chicken cacciatore, meat lasagna, veggie lasagna, pizza casserole, tossed salad, garlic bread, coffee, lemonade & their famous Waters Farm Hot Apple Crisp with Ice Cream on Saturday, July 22nd, at Waters Farm in the Darling Barn. Seating is continuous 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Reserved seating: Adults $10.00, Ages 6-12 $5.00, 5 & under free. At the door: Adults $12.00, Ages 6-12 $7.00, 5 & under free. Raffles at the door. Reserve or purchase tickets in advance by calling Norma at 508-8652082 (leave message with name, number & headcount) or e-mail: watersfarm1757@gmail.com. Limited walkins day of the event. CHICKEN DINNER WITH WATERS FARM APPLE CRISP A Chicken Dinner featuring a variety of chicken dishes & our famous Waters Farm hot apple crisp with ice cream for dessert on Saturday, August 24th in the Darling Barn. Chicken nuggets & fries will be available for younger children. Seating is continuous 5:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. RESERVED SEATINg : Adults $10, Ages 6-12 $5, 5 & under free. AT THE DOOR: Adults $12, Ages 6-12 $7 and 5 & under free. Raffles at the door. Please reserve or purchase tickets in advance by calling Norma at 508-865-2082 (leave message with your name, number & headcount) or watersfarm1757@gmail. com. Limited walk-ins day of the event. Any questions, contact Bob at 508-9490971 or Pam at 508-735-7146.
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Bigger Boom: Uxbridge 4th of July events announced
DEDICaTION - Pictured: l to R: Teresa Stotz, Sue Perkins, Carolyn Lavallee, Louise Zygmuntowicz, Gail a nderson, Valery Lacy, Cynthia Correia, Beverly Nelson, Carol Freeman, Linda Ballou, Sylvia Gamache, Nancy Greene, and a ddie Healy.
WWI Centennial Commemoration Ceremony The Captain Job Knapp DAR Chapter held a WWI Centennial Commemoration Ceremony at the Town of Douglas WWI monument to honor family members and Douglas residents that served in the armed forces during WWI. A wreath was laid at the monument and there was a reading of names. The Captain Job Knapp Chapter is seeking local residents who are related to Jenny Holbrook, a 60 year member of the
Douglas Chapter. Miss Holbrook was a US Army nurse during WWI and the only woman listed on the Douglas Monument. Anyone with information on Miss Holbrook can contact the chapter at lava234@charter.net. The Daughters of the American Revolution is the largest service organization in the world that is run entirely by women. The goals of the DAR is to promote patriotism, citizenship, historic preser-
vation and education. The Captain Job Knapp Chapter has assisted at the naturalization ceremonies in Worcester and has supported current military and veterans. They have dedicated members who will help with genealogy research and applications for membership. For more information contact Anne Marie Safaee at msafa1975@aol.com
The Uxbridge 4th of July Celebration Committee and Premeer Real Estate are excited to announce the return of fireworks to Uxbridge. Operation: Bigger Boom is in effect. The event this year will be held on July 8th at the McCloskey Middle School Field from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Rain date July 9th). Fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m. Bring a chair or a blanket and plan for and evening of fun, entertainment, food and fireworks! They will also have the return of the popular singing contest, hosted
by Shamrock Financial, The Larynx! They thank all of their sponsors, without them, this event will not be possible! To view a complete list of sponsors and videos of Murray the Meerkat visit www. face book.com/Uxbridge July4th. Admission to the event is still only $3.00 per person for the admission bracelet. Admission can be purchased right at the gate. Stay tuned to their facebook page for updates about the event or online at www.Uxbridge July4th.com.
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UHS Class of 1967 plans celebration Weekend activities for 50th a nniversary
The Uxbridge High School Class of 1967 will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, July 29th. It was two years ago when Julie Capistron Durney approached Sandra Vander Zicht (‘67 Student Council President) to discuss the project, and serious planning started when they solicited the former Senior Class officers’ involvement. Fortunately, all were located and they graciously agreed to lend a hand, including Jim Creighton (‘67 President) who provided some start up funds. The weekend activities kick off on Saturday morning, when 16 classmates and friends meet at Blissful Meadows g olf Course in Uxbridge to enjoy a round of golf, playing a scramble format. “This event is still open to add another foursome,” says Frank Niejadlik (‘67 Treasurer) who is the coordinator and can be contacted via frankn12@hotmail.com . The last time members of this class met was 25 years ago! It is anticipated that half the class, along with their invited guests, some former classmates, and four faculty members will attend the class reunion evening event at the Whitinsville g olf Club. From 6:00p.m.-10:00 p.m., a hot and cold buffet will be set up for all to enjoy, as they mix, mingle and reminisce. Music from the 60’s and70’s will be featured and playing in the background. The cost is $55 per person. Bob Liberty (‘67 Vice President) has coordinated this event and he can be contacted at bpliberty@hotmail.com . The following morning, Sunday, July 30th, there will be a send off brunch at 10:00 a.m. at the Willow Brook Restaurant in Mendon. Patty Mcg loin Johnston (‘67 Secretary) has coordinated this event. Almost all of the 85 classmates have been located. Celebrants will be traveling from as far away as Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, South Carolina, and Florida. Class reunion organizer Julie Capistron Durney remarked: “It’s amazing how much research and reconnecting can be accomplished via the internet and social media these days.” For additional information, she can be contacted at julie@jdurneyassociates.com.
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Educational Programs offered at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for confident hikers ages 6 and above. Be prepared for a challenging ½ mile hike. Sturdy footwear is required. Friendly pets are welcome on a leash. BUTTERFLy g ARDENINg : g ardens are planted and tended for many reasons, and at Purgatory Chasm they are gardening for butterflies! Join the park interpreter for a simple introduction to native pollinators. Find out how these little insects help, and learn what you can do to help attract them to your own garden. • Mon., July 10th: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm • Tues., July 4th: 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm • Sat., July 15th: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for gardeners ages 6 and above. Dress for the outdoors. g LACIAL g EOLOg y HIKE: The last ice age helped sculpt Massachusetts into the landscape we see today, Purgatory Chasm included. Join the Park Interpreter for a moderately challenging hike to discover evidence left by the truly massive ice sheets that
All visitors to Purgatory Chasm are welcome to attend these fun and informative events for no added charge. No reservations are necessary. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Most events are cancelled during or soon after wet weather due to slippery conditions. Reasonable accommodations available upon advance request. CHASM HIKES: What is the chasm made of and how was it formed? What interesting geologic features can be found here? Does the chasm change over time? Find out the answers to these questions and more as you scramble around huge boulders while taking in the mystery of Purgatory Chasm. Join the Park Interpreter for this fun & informative hike through the chasm. • Tues., July 4th: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Fri., July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Sat., July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Sun., July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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left their mark on the park. Learn about the different glacial formations and how they are made, and how to recognize features created by glaciers. Friday, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for hikers and geologists ages 10 and above. Sturdy shoes or boots are required, and be sure to dress for the outdoors. Bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent if needed. Program is cancelled during or soon after rain. NEW! COLORS OF THE CHASM: Making art in a natural setting is a great way to relieve stress and reconnect with your community. Join them for a relaxing and informal artistic event designed for adults, and receive a small coloring book featuring Purgatory Chasm’s unique landscape! The park interpreter will provide context for each image, and will be available for questions. Saturday, July 8th & 22nd: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Begins at the Pavilion near the entrance to the chasm. All necessary materials will be provided. Feel free to bring your own coloring books, tools, or other visual art projects too! SKULL SCIENCE: Many things can be learned about how an animal lives just by looking at its skull. At this educational and interactive display, find clues in skulls and bones about how different creatures survive, and learn what it takes to call Purgatory Chasm your home. How will your own bones compare to those of the park’s residents? Saturday, July 8th & 22nd: 11:00 am.– 12:00 pm and Sunday, July 2nd, 16th & 30th: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Stop by the Pavilion near the entrance to the chasm at any time during the
hour to participate. Suitable for wildlife biologists ages 4+ Materials provided. ROCK DETECTIVES: Have you ever wondered where rocks come from? Find out where rocks have been and where they are going at a meeting of Rock Detectives! Join the park interpreter for this interactive educational display, and learn some simple tips for reading a rock’s story. Sat., July 1st, 15th & 29th: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm and Sunday, July 9th & 23rd: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Stop by the Pavilion near the entrance to the chasm at any time during the hour to participate. Suitable for geologists ages 4+. Materials provided. KIDLEIDOSCOPE NATURE STORIES: Join for nature story readings during the weekly Kidleidoscope program. Connect to the great outdoors as they read short nature books as a group, followed by a fun outdoor activity. Then conclude with a simple craft that relates to the stories you read. Each session has its own unique theme! Monday, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Begins at the Visitor Center. Designed for readers ages 3-6. Older siblings are always welcome. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the playground! TIME TRAVELER TOUR: At Purgatory Chasm, there are marks of history all around! g et an introduction to this unique park on the Time Traveler Tour, as you stroll to historic structures and geologic features. y ou will discover evidence of ancient glaciers, uncover relics from Sutton’s earlier days, and can marvel at the craftsmanship of Purgatory Chasm’s staff from years that have long since passed. Monday, July 3rd, 17th & 31st: 3:00
p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for historians ages 10 and above. A WALK IN THE PARK: Hiking trails are the heart of the park system and they provide great places for you to get into shape. y ou are invited to join the park interpreter for an informal one hour hike on a moderately challenging trail. Take in the sights, watch for wildlife, chat and ask questions all while getting a great work-out! Tuesday, July 4th, 11th & 25th: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Begins at the Visitor Center. Suitable for hikers ages 8 and above. Sturdy footwear is required. Friendly pets welcome on a leash. ALL ABOUT: ANIMALS SERIES Learn about the critters at Purgatory Chasm with the All About: Animals series! Find out about an animal’s life history, good spots to find them, helpful identification hints, and more. Each presentation highlights a group of animals that can be found in the park. Join afterward for an optional “field observation” as they search for signs of the subject and other wildlife. Owls – Saturday, July 1st: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., Beetles – Saturday, July 29th: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. These events are sponsored by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation. All programs outlined above are open to the public at no additional charge. If you have any questions regarding Interpretive Programs please contact Pat by telephone at (508) 2349610 or by e-mail at Purgatory.Chasm @MassMail.State.MA.US g eneral Information: Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is located at 198 Purgatory Road in Sutton. The park can be easily accessed from Route 146, at exit 6 FMI: (508) 234 -3733.
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Vulnerability Preparedness Tournament to help save sports programs Grant Program awarded
Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-g rafton), Senator Ryan C. Fattman (R-Webster), and Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) are excited to announce that g rafton, Northbridge and Millbury have been awarded a $32,000 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program g rant. The Baker-Polito Administration established the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness g rant Program in an effort to alleviate the devastating effects that climate change and natural disasters can leave on a community. Planning and preparation are necessary components of any successful program, and the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness g rant Program will provide funds to cities and towns to assess and improve current measures already in place. Resiliency planning will not only help cities and towns increase readiness, but also improve the safety and support of their communities. The towns of g rafton, Northbridge and Millbury have entered into a Regional Partnership agreement. This partnership will improve readiness between the three towns and their cooperation will increase the potential for the program’s success. Through the use of shared knowledge and resources, the towns of g rafton, Northbridge and Millbury can better prepare and respond to any potential disasters related to climate change in each community. “Climate change is a pressing issue and its effects are constantly felt across the globe,” said Representative David Muradian. “Through the use of these grant funds and the Regional Partnership, I am confident that our towns will continue to be prepared in the event that a natural disaster does
occur. I also want to thank the BakerPolito Administration for their constant efforts to improving the safety of our towns through preventative measures such as the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program.” “These award funds will allow our communities to complete town assessments deemed vulnerable and to develop action-oriented resiliency plans against climate change,” said Senator Ryan Fattman. “I applaud our communities’ efforts and stewardship and thank the Baker/Polito administration for creating this new program.” “While Massachusetts continues to be a leader in pursuing clean energy options, it is also important to help communities identify opportunities to reduce risks and to build resilience against potential threats such as extreme weather and climate-related hazards,” said Senator Michael Moore. “g iven recent events, it is particularly important for our Commonwealth to take the lead in this area. The funding through the MVP Program will go a long way to help g rafton, Millbury and Northbridge adapt to climate change as part of a regional partnership.” g rafton, Northbridge and Millbury have all committed to the program, and have taken the necessary steps for the grant program. These steps include: providing a signed letter from a town official; a declaration to prepare for the effects of climate change in each community; establishing a project manager to supervise projects relating to the program; and providing an outline of current plans and processes. g rant recipients were selected through a competitive application process. All projects are required to not only provide quarterly reports, but a final report as well.
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The Northbridge Middle School Booster Club announced their 4th annual golf tournament will be held at the Whitinsville g olf Course on Saturday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. Following the tournament, a fun evening is planned in the clubhouse including dinner, raffles and a silent auction. Dinner is included in the golf package or non-golfers can purchase dinner tickets in advance of the event. All proceeds raised at the event will directly fund sports programs at the Northbridge Middle School. Middle School sports have been fully funded through fundraising activities created by the Booster Club as well as a participation fee since the programs were cut from the Northbridge Public Schools budget in 2014. The Booster Club takes on the overwhelming task of raising over $30,000 each year to fund all sports including Football, Field Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Softball. “Since the programs were cut in 2014, our Middle School students have almost all transitioned to the High School,” said NMS Booster Club President Jennifer Rice. “We are finding the incoming parents as well as students need to be reminded that these cuts were made, and their help is needed to keep these programs alive.” “Raising this amount of money year after year in a small town with so many groups looking to raise funds is overwhelming,” remarked g retchen Tucker, Fundraising Coordinator for the Booster Club. “We truly look to parents and local business owners to help keep these programs in tact. Middle School is full of many chal-
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Tournament sponsorship opportunities are available at three levels: $500 for your name (or company name) and logo on the registration banner as well as a tee box sign; $100 to sponsor a tee; and $50 to have your name on the welcome flyer. Please email Kate Tracy at kltracy21@gmail.com if interested in becoming a tournament sponsor. Donations for the silent auction are also needed, please contact g retchen Tucker at tuckergretchen@yahoo.com to donate. The Northbridge Middle School Booster Club is a donation-based Notfor-Profit created in 2014 after the sports programs were cut from the Northbridge Public School’s operating budget. The Northbridge Middle School Booster Club is operated by volunteers and collaborates directly with the Northbridge Public Schools to provide funding for Middle School sports programs. To learn more about this organization, visit their website at www.nmsboosterclub.com or ‘like’ them on Facebook.
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School Committee action supports a proposal to create pension eligibility for Philip LeMarbre Special Legislation to a ssist a iling t eacher
The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional District School Committee at its regularly scheduled school committee meeting last month, voted unanimously to endorse the spirit of language shared by SuperintendentDirector Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick to conceptualize proposed special legislation for the benefit of science teacher Dr. Philip LeMarbre. The superintendent advised the committee that he had approached State Rep. Brian Murray of Milford to explore the possibility of special legislation to allow a respected science teacher who is battling ALS to
meet the minimum requirement of ten years of service to be eligible for a pension from the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Dr. Fitzpatrick reported that Rep. Murray, who represents Dr. LeMarbre’s hometown of Hopedale, was highly receptive and eager to work with his constituent to file such legislation. The superintendent explained that the process for such legislation requires Dr. LeMarbre to be the petitioner, but the vote of the committee to support the concept would likely strengthen the teacher’s case. Follow-up outreach to Rep. David Muradian of g rafton and Rep. Joseph McKenna of Webster, who represent several Valley Tech member
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towns, indicated they would also support this request. While offering suggested language for the special legislation, the superintendent anticipated that Rep. Murray would work with the legislature’s legal counsel for specific wording. PROPOSED LEg ISLATION: Notwithstanding that Dr. Philip LeMarbre has been physically unable to return to his Massachusetts high school science teaching role since medically diagnosed with ALS, he seeks a waiver of MTRS eligibility rules. More specifically, Dr. Philip LeMarbre seeks an ability to be credited with the remaining earned days necessary to meet the minimum 10 year MTRS threshold by purchasing such at his established pension contribution rate of 11%. It is worthwhile to note that Dr. Philip LeMarbre’s approximately nine and one-third years of work experience took place within a school system with an extended calendar. Thus, he worked thirteen additional days annually, which equates to 117 additional teaching days above the norm.
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BHC hiking and exploring Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. (BHC) announces a new volunteer activity focused on hiking and exploring the many trails within the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. The new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail Ambassadors complement existing volunteer groups focused on biking and paddling. According to BHC Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Buchanan, the Blackstone River Bikeway Patrol is celebrating its sixth season and the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club is now in its 17th year. “With so many beautiful natural resources within the National Heritage Corridor, the birth of the Trail Ambassadors was a perfect extension to our program,” Buchanan noted. “Once we put the call out, it didn’t take long for the right people to come forward and help make this happen.” One person of note is Ernie g ermani, a fairly new participant in the Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) Program, which BHC operates on behalf of the National Park Service. g ermani is an experienced hiker with over three
years’ experience actively leading hikes at an average of two per month, and maintains an active and comprehensive blog, Trails and Walks in RI (Trails andWalksRI.Wordpress.com). g ermani is mentoring the additional 14 inaugural members of the Trail Ambassadors to provide expertise in leading group hikes. The group met earlier this spring to decide on basic rules and review trail etiquette. One important decision they made was that no dogs would be allowed on the group hikes offered to the public to help minimize safety risks. The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail Ambassadors have planned over a dozen hikes through Thanksgiving. Future hikes include: River Bend Farm in Uxbridge, MA on July 8th; Steere Hill in g locester, RI, on July 30th; Cormier Woods in Uxbridge, MA, on August 12th; Diamond Hill in Cumberland, RI, on August 19th; High Rock Farm in Cumberland, RI, on September 24th; Lincoln g reenway in Lincoln, RI, on October 14th and Wolf Hill in Smithfield, RI, on November 24th. Detailed information about each hike is listed on the events page on the BHC website BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.
Amendment supports families of fallen officials
State Senator Ryan C. Fattman (RWebster) announced his amendment benefiting the surviving family members of public safety officials killed in the line of duty, which passed the State Senate and will now move forward in the state budget making process. “An Amendment pertaining to Tuition and Fee Waiver for Children of Public Safety Officials Killed in the Line of Duty” was passed successfully in the State Senate potentially securing waivers for higher education costs for the children and spouses of officials killed on duty. Amendment #202 expands on language which previously created a public service scholarship program that provides assistance to children and spouses of certain veterans and public employees for tuition at public or independent institutions of higher education in the commonwealth to pursue undergraduate studies. ”I am appreciative of the State Senate moving this amendment forward,” said Fattman. “Brave men and women who serve our communities know their work and dedication to public safety could lead them to make the ultimate sacrifice. Our police officers and their families should know the Commonwealth supports and appreciates their service.” For more information on the amendment please contact Senator Ryan Fattman’s office at 617-722-1420.
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Uxbridge Library happenings
The Uxbridge Free Public Library is located at 15 North Main Street in Uxbridge. Phone: 508-278-8624 or online: www.uxbridgelibrary.org PLEASE NOTE: The Library will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Library Trustees meeting, Tuesday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m. ANCESTRy.COM Now available for use at the library! Ask for more information at the circulation desk. UNIVERSAL CLASS Learn something new today. Check out over 500 online personal and continuing education courses offered to Uxbridge Library card holders. Find access through the library website. SUMMER READINg Began June 22nd and ends August 10th. Please sign-up and enter to win prizes for the seven-week session. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for donating weekly prizes for children and adults. Adult Programs y Og A WITH MARISE NAZZARO Mondays, July 10th, 17th, 24th, and 30th at 7:00 p.m. Please sign up for this free program sponsored by the Uxbridge Library Trustees. SENIOR CENTER BOOK g ROUP Tuesday, July 11th at 1:00 p.m. They will discuss The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel at The Uxbridge Senior Center located at 36 South Main Street. They can request the book for you at the library, please call Ann at 508-278-8624 x101 for more details. PAg E TURNERS Zach and Chris will share book reviews and a book list featuring some of the newer books. Tuesday, July 11th at 3:00 p.m. SIT AND KNIT Knitters & crocheters welcome Thursdays, July 13th and 27th from 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. BOOKIES BOOK g ROUP They will discuss The Hating g ame by Sally Thorne for these meetings Thursday, July 20th at 2:00 p.m. Nighttime Book g roup will be held Thursday, July 20th at 6:30p.m.Extra copies are available at the Library Adult Circulation Desk. Children’s Programs CRAFTy WEDNESDAy Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. One craft per child, please. This is a free drop in program.
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LEg O CLUB Thursdays 3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Bring your own base, all other Legos are provided for your building creations. Ages 5 & up. BEDTIME STORIES WITH MISS NANCy Monday, July 10th at 6:30p.m. This is a drop in program and all are welcome. Wear your jammies! MUSIC AND MOVEMENT with Deb Hudgins “Bugs g alore!” Tuesday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. This is a drop in program sponsored by Beginning Bridges and Library Trustees. Ux BRIDg E UNITES: UNIBANK TOUR Wednesday, July 12th at 10:00 a.m. Listen to a story and tour the bank to learn about money. Meet at UniBank: 25 North Main Street. Ux BRIDg E UNITES: 2-D POP UP CARDS Wednesday, July 12th at 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to make pop up cards! Use them to decorate your room or give them as a gift. Please register for this class meant for ages 5 and older. SENSORy STORy TIME Friday, July 14th from 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m. Storytime that targets disabled children ages 3-7. For more information, contact the Children’s Department. Register for this series. LORAx STORy TIME Monday, July 17th at 10:30 a.m. Listen to The Lorax and join in on the coloring contest that goes all week.
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Ocean State Theatre presents two musicals for all ages Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick is thrilled to announce their 2017 Summer Season, featuring two musicals, which are fun for all ages: Shrek: The Musical and Clue: The Musical. “It’s hard to believe we are already approaching our fifth summer in Warwick,” said Producing Artistic Director, Amiee Turner. “And what better way to celebrate than to do two
musicals which are perfect for everyone! Even though Shrek: The Musical is based on the animated film, the creators of the stage version are all Tony® Award-winners, who lovingly retained the humor and heart of gold found in the original film. Clue: The Musical is not like any show we’ve ever produced. Audience members pick the cards, which determine the who, what and where of the murder and have the opportunity to compete against one another. With assistance from the audi-
ence, the performers act out the show, which has 216 possible endings! I’m really excited to bring such a fun interactive theatre experience to area audiences.” SHREK: y ou’ve Never Seen a Hero Quite Like This! In the Kingdom of Duloc things get ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey that won't shut up, a bad guy with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairytale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand and his name is Shrek. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, this live stage version of “Shrek the Musical” was nominated for eight Tony Awards including best score and best book for a musical when it originally opened on Broadway in 2008. “Shrek the Musical” is part romance, part fractured fairy tale and 100% irreverent fun for the whole family. CLUE: THE MUSICAL: y ou’ve Played the Board g ame! Now
See the Musical! The internationally popular board game is now a fun-filled musical which brings the world's bestknown suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: Who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon? The audience helps deduce the solution from clues given throughout the show after choosing from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons and rooms; and there are 216 possible solutions! Comic antics, witty lyrics and a beguiling musical score make this murder investigation a real crowd pleaser! And even after the culprit confesses, a surprise twist will delight the audience! Shrek will be presented from July 5th – 23rd. Previews are scheduled for Wednesday, July 5th, Thursday, July 6th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Friday, July 7th at 7:30 p.m. All other performances will be held Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Special Saturday matinee performances on Saturdays, July 15th and 22nd at 2:00 p.m..
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Clue The Musical will be presented from August 2nd - 20th. Previews are scheduled for Wednesday, August 2nd, Thursday, August 3rd at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Friday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m. All other performances will be held Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Special Saturday matinee performances on Saturdays, August 12th and 19th at 2:00 p.m. The theatre is located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI. Discount rates for groups of 20 or more are available by calling (401) 921-1777 x112. Tickets will be available at the box office Tuesday through Friday from 12 noon – 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 12 noon – 4:00 p.m., and up until curtain on performance days. Tickets are also available online 24 hours a day at www.OceanStateTheatre.org and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 921-6800.
Valley Tech Tees Off for a good cause g olf tournament supports educational & athletic events
Rainbows of golf balls streaking through the air decorated the Highfields g olf Course in g rafton, MA on Tuesday, June 13 as over 90 golfers took to the fairways for Blackstone Valley Tech’s Annual g olf Tournament. The annual event has been a component of the system’s fundraising approaches for the BVT Athletic Department and the Valley Tech Education Foundation for nearly 20 years. From gourmet dinners to technical service fees, the District incorporates multiple activities within its annual revenue pursuits. This year, the tournament featured almost 30 sponsors and raised more than $12,000 making it one of the most successful events in the tournament’s history. The money raised through registration fees and sponsorships opportunities allows the athletic department to keep athletic fees low and furthers the Valley Tech Education Foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of education at Valley Tech through constantly improving curricula, programs, services, technology training, and community collaboration. This year’s winning team of Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (Rg rafton), Representative Joseph D. McKenna (R-Webster), Paul Fitzpatrick, and Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick donated their first prize to the students’ fundraiser. The Athletic Department and the Valley Tech Education Foundation will build off of the continued success of the tournament at the 2018 Blackstone Valley Tech Annual g olf Tournament, which is tentatively planned for June 2018.
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Summer SensAbilities Program
The Museum of Work & Culture has announced an expansion of its SensAbilities series for individuals on the autism spectrum and others facing sensory challenges. Made-to-Order Mondays will provide free admission for families, day programs, and aides who wish to experience the MoWC in a low sensory, less crowded environment. Sensory elements such as lighting and sound are adjusted, and trained staff and volunteers are on hand to provide supplementary tools and offer tours to visitors who have children with special needs. In addition, on alternating weeks, the program will provide families free access to therapist-led art and music activities designed to help children and teens with sensory sensitivities engage creatively with the MoWC’s themes. Therapist-led programs will be offered on: July 10 at 2pm & 3pm, July 24 at 2pm and 3pm, August 7 at 10am and 11am, and August 21 at 10am and 11am. Classes are 45 minutes in duration and led by professional art and music therapists. Each session is open to up to 10 participants, and registration is required. Families can register at ShopMoWC.com. These events are free and made possible with the generous support of CVS Health Charity Classic. Made-to-Order Mondays is a part of the MoWC’s SensAbilities program. Additional offerings include Sens Abilities Saturdays, when the MoWC opens an hour early on the second Saturday of each month for families seeking a less crowded environment in which to enjoy features and exhibits. The MoWC also offers tools to help parents and caretakers prepare for their visit. A social story has been created as a step-by-step illustrated guide to help those on the autism spectrum navigate exhibits. Additionally, the MoWC provides checklists and “first-then” boards to better control time and sequence. These materials are available in the MoWC and on the Rhode Island Historical Society’s website. SensAbilities Saturdays was selected by Rhode Island Monthly as the “Best of RI Editors’ Pick: Special Outreach Program” in their August 2016 issue. ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF WORK & CULTURE The interactive and educational Museum of Work & Culture shares the stories of the men, women, and children who came to find a better life in Rhode Island’s mill towns in the late 19th- and 20th centuries. It recently received a Rhode Island Monthly Best of Rhode Island Award for its SensAbilities Saturdays allability program.
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BVT students earn Gene Haas Scholarships
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Thanks to the g ene Haas Foundation, the pursuit of additional education and training will be a bit easier for four Blackstone Valley Tech seniors. Luke Emery of Hopedale, Tom Hawkins of Upton, Tom Morin of Mendon, and Tim Welch of Upton were awarded individual $3,750 scholarships to aid in paying for college tuition, fees, and books. For the past several years, the g ene Haas Foundation has presented BVT’s Manufacturing and Engineering Technology program with a scholarship to be presented to students pursuing continued career training, especially in machining-based or engineering programs at the college level. The company and Blackstone Valley Tech both understand the problem the widening skills gap presents the industry and the opportunity it presents the students. “This industry can take you anywhere you want to go,” said Christopher Sequeira, g ene Haas’ Vice President of
Sales. “There are jobs everywhere in the country, and there are so many different applications you can pursue.” The four recipients will all pursue engineering degrees in the fall: Emery will attend the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Hawkins will attend the University of New Hampshire, Morin will attend the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, and Welch will attend
Manufacturing and Engineering Technology students Tom Hawkins of Upton, Tom Morin of Mendon, Tim Welch of Upton, and Luke Emery of Hopedale were recently named winners of individual $3,750 Gene Haas Scholarships to assist them in their pursuit of engineering degrees.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal Anthony Steele congratulated the students on earning the g ene Haas scholarship and expressed his confidence in their futures. “We’re always being reminded of the skills gap,” Steele said. “The industry needs you, and I know you have both the skill and desire to be successful in this career path.”
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Sutton Free Public Library offers programs to adults, teens and children Sutton Free Public Library is located at 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590 508-865-8752 / Betsy Perry, Director www.suttonpubliclibrary.org
Just Dance at the Library July 7th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Compete with and against your friends in a Just Dance battle royale! All Ages
FOR ADULTS: Adult Coloring Group July 6th at 6:30 p.m. Come relax and spend some time coloring. Bring your own coloring books and pencils, or use theirs (they have tons)! No need to register, just drop in.
Free Movie Friday July 7th at 2:00 p.m. Monster Trucks (2016, Paramount Pictures) Come watch a fun family movie at the library. Popcorn will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Sutton Public Library. All ages. Rated Pg and a running time of 104 minutes. Writing Group July 13th at 6:00 p.m. Join local author Lisa Shea for writing group. Come bounce your ideas off of other authors and get creative and constructive feedback. Concert on the Common Jon McAuliffe • July 15th at 6:00 p.m. Jon’s music is a blend of gospel, folk/rock, classic R&B and rock & roll, and the occasional dip into pop. Sponsored by UniBank
Parenting the College Student July 18th at 6:30 p.m. And, you thought your job was over! Parents, you are far from done. The transition from high school to college is a tumultuous time for both parent and teen. How do you reconcile the joy and sense of loss as you bring your college student to his/her new home on campus? How do you become the coach? When do you step in as a parent to rescue your disappointed, lonely, sad, or angry student? This workshop will focus on the changing relationship between the parent and their college student. They will discuss how parents can support their children in their journey as well as identify strategies for “letting go” and coping with the worry of having a college student. Plant Night July 20th at 6:30 p.m. For adults and teens ages 12 and up, please register. Come make your own terrarium with plants, rocks, soil, and more! All supplies are provided but space is limited so please register.
Summer Smoothies July 25th at 6:30 p.m. Summertime brings a bounty of fresh fruits. Come learn how to use nature's candy to make 4 new delicious and healthy breakfast smoothies to start your day. Please register. FOR KIDS: Circus Minimus July 15th at 2:00 p.m. All Ages This One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase gives everyone an opportunity to participate in an enthralling, whimsical celebration of the imagination. From
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FOR TWEENS/TEENS: A h arry Potter Murder Mystery Registration Required Space is Limited July 31st from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ages 10 and up. Are you ready for a Harry Potter themed murder mystery event where you get to play an integral part in the mystery story? Join them in the library after hours, while you act out your role and try to discover who other than y ouKnow-Who has committed murder. Please register by July 17th if you would like a role in the murder mystery story and please include your e-mail address when your register. They will email you your character’s name and storyline prior to the day of the event.
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Democrats come together at August summer cookout The g reater Blackstone Valley Democrats will host a summer cookout at Blissful Meadows g olf Course at 801 Chocolog Road in Uxbridge on Sunday, August 13th, from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Join the g reater Blackstone Valley Democrats at the Blissful Meadows pavilion for an old fashion summer cookout. This event is an opportunity for the district to come together to prepare for the next election cycle. Two gubernatorial candidates: Jay g onzalez and Mayor Setti Warren will be joining everyone to share their reasons for run-
Barrett shaves her head at Buzz Off Event
Uxbridge resident Darlene Barrett, part of the Bold Bald Social Workers Team, raised more than $500.00 for kids cancer programs by shaving her head at the One Mission Buzz Off on June 4th. The team raised more than $3,000.00. On June 4th, hundreds of generous men, women and children shaved their heads at the 8th Annual One Mission Buzz Off. The Buzz Off raised more than one million dollars! Proceeds from the Buzz Off event will continue to fund One Mission programs at Boston Children’s Hospital, The Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. One Mission is a pediatric cancer charity that does whatever it takes to get kids through cancer treatment. One Mission’s programs and services reduce stress, restore joy and help patients and their families get through the emotional and financial challenges of treatment. Programs include, but are not limited to: art & music therapy, inhospital birthday parties & celebrations, hospital room redecoration, support programs, stress management therapies, yoga and financial assistance for families. For more information about One Mission please visit www.onemission.org. For more information about the One Mission Buzz Off, specifically, please visit www.buzzforkids.org. *Please note that Darlene raised money because she loves helping kids, as is evident in her job as a social worker. A recent submission to our publication stated that she was raising money for another reason.
Senator Fattman Office Hours
• July 12th: Milford Library 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. • July 18th: Oxford Senior Center 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. • July 25th: Mendon Muffin House 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. • August 1st: Uxbridge Library 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
ning for g overnor in 2018. In addition to other special guests, musician Michael g utierrez-May will be performing throughout the day. Children are welcome and family activities are planned as well. The facility is handicapped accessible. Tickets are $25.00 per person and $14.00 per child. Come enjoy the company of friends and family and learn how Democrats are planning for the future. For more information and tickets contact uxbridgedemtowncommittee@gmail. com or call Maria at 508-826-0880 or Lisa at 508-341-4876.
Top Spellers from Whitin Elementary fifth grade
Recently, twelve of the top spellers from the 5th g rade at the Whitin Elementary School in Uxbridge competed in a grade level spelling bee. The grade's top three spellers (pictured front left to right) are Isabella Ciffizari (Third Place), Joshua Scaffidi (First Place), and Nolan Holt (Second Place). Other fifth grade finalists who competed (pictured behind top spellers) are Marcus Oliver, Liam Budic, Christian Core, x avier Hicks, Macarious Mansour, g racie Nummela, Isabel Phianesin, Brayden Meagher, and Madison De-partie.
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Quaker Meetinghouse hosts Open House
Uxbridge Quaker Meetinghouse to host Open House on Sunday, July 9th to highlight its unique architecture. Roy Baker, a preservationist, wrote to the Quaker Meetinghouse Association in 1954, “My study of the Meeting House has been most interesting. The building is one of the early crude churches; it is a priceless antique. There are only a few in the whole country and none that I have seen in New England like it … y ou have something of which very few towns in the United States can boast.” The Uxbridge Meetinghouse at the corner of Quaker Highway and Aldrich
Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It was built on the farm of Moses Farnum whose house still stands on the opposite corner of Aldrich Street. It was made from bricks that were fired in the brickyard across the road. According to Roy Baker many changes have taken place to the interior of the building over the years, but the charm of its rough strength remains. Since the 1950s the non-profit Quaker Meetinghouse Association has worked to preserve the meetinghouse and to share its history with the community.
Plan a visit to this local treasure for the summer Open Houses, each of which features a presentation or demonstration. Join them on August 13th for a fascinating look at traditional beekeeping. On September 10th spend a relaxing afternoon accompanied by a talented local musician. All Open Houses will be held from 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. For further information contact Joe Proia at 508-278-2386 or follow them at UxbridgeQuakerMeetinghouse on facebook.
Perhaps you have attended the moving non-denominational service that is held there each Thanksgiving morning. y ou may have marveled at the hand hewn beans and soaring fireplaces as you sat on the simple wooden benches. To more fully understand the special features of the building, join architect Phil Wheelock on July 9th between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. In addition to his discussion of the building’s architecture, members of the Meetinhouse Association will be on hand to answer questions and to serve simple refreshments.
The original doors of the 1770 Meetinghouse will be some of the early crude architecture highlighted during the event.
Simple Wisdom for Challenging Times:
The Minister’s Nose By Gail Van Kleeck
When I was in my early teens, our church invited a new minister to lead us. My father wanted to invite him for Sunday dinner, but he was somewhat hesitant because the minister had a large, red nose with a mole on one side that looked very much like dirty silly putty and he was concerned that my one of his five children might say something about it. But our mother had a plan, so they invited the minister for dinner the following Sunday. Just before he was due to arrive, our mother called the five us to her and told us about the ministerís nose. Then she gave each of us something to listen for or to add to the conversation so we could focus on helping him feel welcomed and comfortable in our home. Looking back, while I don't remember the minister’s nose, I remember his wonderful sense of humor, how much he appreciated our mother’s cooking and how quickly our father had moved
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Northbridge Self Storage now open
SCOUTS Ea RN Ea GLE Ba DGE - Five Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 155, sponsored by the Village Congregational Church in Whitinsville, received the Eagle Badge, Scouting's top rank, in a Court of Honor ceremony at Northbridge High School. Nationwide, only about four percent of boys in Scouting ever earn Eagle. Pictured from left to right, standing behind their parents are Brian R. Bliss, Jacob L. Bliss, Michael J. DeFazio, Matthew D. Keith, and Joseph R. Skowronski. Brian and Jacob are brothers and it marks the first time in Troop 155 History that two brothers have received the Eagle Badge on the same night. Overall, this makes 99 Eagle Scouts for Troop 155 since the badge was first awarded in 1966. The badges were presented by Howard I. Carlson, Scoutmaster.
Northbridge Self Storage is now open for business at 22-25 Castle Hill Road in the Whitinsville district of Northbridge. The central location is easy to access from every part of town, and MA routes 146, 16, and 122. Storage units are available in sizes as small as 5’ x 5’ and up to 10’ x 30’ in both regular and climate-controlled units. The units are secure and video-surveilled. The property has over 60,000 SQ FT of storage space. Storage is not like you remembered it from even a few years ago. From your phone or other device, you can: check unit size and availability, reserve a uni, check your account, make a payment or communicate with the office. We invite you to visit the facility and see what clean, modern storage solutions are available.
One in four “Daughters in the Workplace” experience stigma due to caregiving A new survey by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, found that half of working female caregivers feel they have to choose between being a good employee and being a good daughter. In addition, a quarter (25%) of working daughters report they find a workplace stigma in being a caregiver, and 23 percent have found that their supervisor is unsympathetic. In an effort to start a conversation about how working family caregivers can be better supported in the workplace, the Home Instead Senior Care network has launched a new public education program, “Daughters in the Workplace”. The new program offers free resources to help working family caregivers feel empowered to talk to their employers about their needs, while also identifying caregiving support that may be available. The program also provides information to help employers understand what their employees want and need as caregivers. including Caregiver Friendly Business Practices. According to Home Instead’s survey, 91 percent of female caregivers report having had to take action to accommodate being an employee and a caregiver. The most common actions include paid time off, switching from full time to part time, avoiding certain responsibilities and turning down promotions. Drew Holzapfel, ReACT (Respect a Caregiver’s Time) convener, explains that a significant issue facing all working family caregivers is often that they don’t realize the benefits they may be eligible to receive from their employers. “Flexible time can have a stigma, and working caregivers might not know they can use FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) for senior care, or they might not know how to access their EAP (Employee Assistance & Program),” said Holzapfel. ! !" To help educate working family caregivers on these resources, www. D a u g h t e r s i n t h e Wo r k p l a c e . c o m includes an interactive quiz in which caregivers can equip themselves with
the knowledge of protected family leave rights that may be available to them. Additionally, the website includes conversation starters and health tips for caregiving employees, as well as communication tips for employers and signs caregiving employees need support. Family caregivers and employers can view program resources and tips at www.Daughtersin theWorkplace.com or contact your local Home Instead Senior Care office for additional resources and to learn how their professional CARE g iversSM may be able to assist. Find an office near you by visiting www.homeinstead.com/ massachusetts.
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Montessori School Art Show & Field Day
Country Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten of Sutton hosted a festive art show and a Carnival inspired field day to celebrate the end of the school year. “We created a multi-cultural show to display the art styles the students learned about from many different countries including Africa, Australia, China, Europe, India, Japan, Panama, South America and the United States,” explained lead preschool teacher Amanda Bristowe. It was a fun way for the children to express themselves and learn about different kinds of art,” Mrs. Bristowe noted. The preschool and kindergarten classes participated in the school wide program. Children created artwork and learned why the art was important in the cultural of each country. Children made ceremonial African tribal masks, drew Australian boomerangs, painted elephant heads and created Native American dream catchers. They traced
REa DY SET GO - Children at the starting line for the sack race as parents cheer them on. HOPPING GOOD FUN - Hannah Kasputis (on left) and Sofia Kozloff enjoy hopping around on bouncy balls during field day activities. their hands using different colored construction paper and then created a design with them. Field day at Country Montessori was
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Erickson. “They especially enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy and an array of different flavors of snow cones. The teachers helped by serving the refreshments, too“ she added. Tents were setup so families could take breaks and enjoy their lunches. Country Montessori is an independent Montessori school offering half and full day preschool and kindergarten programs, year-round extended hours and a summer learning and activity program. Founded in 1987, the school provides a preschool and kindergarten environment with extended hours recognizing the need for a quality, preschool and kindergarten for working parents. Country Montessori's carnivalthemed Field Day was held at St. Mark's Church in Sutton.
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Northbridge Students present at National Research Conference Northbridge High School students Dylan Marra, Devon Foster, James Ciras, and Joshua VanBatenburg recently presented at the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) National Student Research Conference, as well as, WPI’s Touch Tomorrow event. They participated in the NASA Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design (NASA ICED) Epic Challenge program developed by Charles Camarda, St. Advisor for Engineering Development and Astronaut at NASA. Back in March, they were invited to present their work at NASA Langley Research Center along with students from Virginia Tech (VA), Moorestown High School (NJ), Bergen County Aca-demies (NJ) and Joensuu, Finland. Inspired by the NASA ICED Epic Challenge to create a sustainable human colony on Mars, the students engineered and designed a solar oven tracking system they call SOTS-1. The oven is able to track the Sun’s movement and vaporize granite under simulated Martian conditions. SOTS-1 has the potential to be a tool that NASA, Boeing, and Spacex can leverage to help engineer a sustainable human colony on Mars. “I am so impressed with the work this group has presented and how well they worked together with the NHS DECA students to develop a business plan for their tracking system,” says Charles Camarda. He encouraged the students to continue their work and become ambassadors for the NASA ICED program. Their poster presentation at the
NCSSS National Student Research Conference received great feedback from the students and faculty present. Russell Davis, NCSSS President and Principal of Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, NJ, commented, “The students did very impressive work.” After attending the students’ 30-minute Touch Tomorrow presentation, Michael Barney, Director of Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science, told the students they did “a phenomenal job”
on their project and their presentation skills were great. They were knowledgeable to be able to make it intelligible enough for everyone. The students look forward to acting upon the feedback from NASA to improve their project. The program has been such a success that Northbridge High School will be offering two class periods of NASA ICED this coming school year.
Ca RING FOR THE POOR - Some of the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at the dedication last month at St. Mary's in Uxbridge. (L ot R) front row Barbara Glidden, Pastor Fr. Nick Desimone, Lindsay Speight, Joan Remillard, Dick Leighton & a nnette Gion. (Seated) Carl Speight & Dennis Featherstone, President and Back Row: Donna Featherstone, Diane King & Bob Mahoney. See related story on front page.
Community Breakfast announced The Holy Spirit Episcopal Church monthly Community Breakfast will not be held in July, but will resume Friday, August 4th from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the church. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is
located at 3 Pleasant Street, off Route 122A in Sutton, and is handicapped accessible. Suggested donation is $5. All are welcome. For more information, call Cyndy Rogers, (508) 529-4437.
NHS PRESENTERS - Standing beside their poster at the NCSSS National Student Research Conference hosted by Mass a cademy & WPI. LtoR: James Ciras, Joshua Van Batenburg, Dylan Marra, Devon Foster.
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Pictured outside Elon University’s Center for the a rts are (L to R) Ethan Bates, Dan DeCristofaro, Isaac Bates, Mike Braz, and Ricky Duran. Brothers Ethan Bates and Isaac Bates, of Douglas, share many things in common, among them a love and advanced study of music. This bond came full circle when younger brother Isaac, a
senior at Elon University in North Carolina, planned and executed the school’s first on-campus music festival, called Live on the Lake, as part of his senior capstone and scholarship proj-
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ect. It was held on the grounds of the university and featured local bands, a DJ, and a headlining music group that traveled from New England to attend. That band, Blue Light Bandits, is a quartet of musicians which includes Isaac’s brother, Ethan, who plays bass guitar and sings, among other roles. He co-founded the band eight years ago with Dan DeCristofaro, a classmate of the Bates brothers from Whitinsville Christian High School. Drummer Mike Braz and guitarist Ricky Duran complete the widely acclaimed music group which performs regularly at venues throughout New England and beyond. The trip to Elon University was part of a tour in advance of the band’s forthcoming album of new original music due for release this summer. Sometimes dubbed a "groove band” and rich in funk and R&B influences, Blue Light Bandits has won Worcester Music Awards in 2016 and 2017 and has a growing Spotify following of 15,000 monthly listeners for their self-released original music. The Bates brothers were longstanding members of their high school’s classical strings program and both earned scholarships to perform with their university orchestra. Ethan, a cellist, graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in music industry. Isaac, a violist, graduated from Elon University with a degree in music production and recording arts and works as senior stage technician and recording engineer at the university. He additionally works as a DJ and as a freelance audio contrac-
tor. The brothers also work regularly as freelance classical musicians for weddings and corporate functions. While both men are accomplished on several musical instruments, Isaac found his passion for music on the other side of the microphone where his education and experience in engineering live sound culminates. Building a following of the band’s many original
songs in and around his campus community during his time as a student, Isaac was pleased for the opportunity to merge his studies with hosting Blue Light Bandits live. In addition to assisting the band once he returns, Isaac will be working as a professional audio contractor for other groups and events. Details about Blue Light Bandits' can be found at www.bluelightbandits.com.
Sheriff's Office mourns death of Retired K-9 Rukus The Worcester County Sheriff's Office has announced it is mourning the loss of one of its own, retired K-9 Rukus who passed away at the age of thirteen. A purebred g erman Shepherd, Rukus was a patrol and narcotics detection canine whose career included eight years of dedicated service to the Worcester County Sheriff's Office while serving along side his handler and partner, Captain Thomas Chabot of Ashburnham. Rukus retired from the line of duty at the Sheriff's Office in April 2012. "Rukus was a true servant to the citizens of Worcester County, an incredible law enforcement partner and a cherished member of my family, we will miss him dearly," said WCSO Captain Thomas Chabot. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired K-9 Rukus. Rukus served the Worcester County Sheriff's Office with distinction as a patrol and narcotics detection K-9
Retired Worcester County Sheriff's Office K-9 Rukus, pictured during his last day in the line of duty at the Sheriff's Office in a pril 2012. for eight years. He was a loyal partner, companion and family pet to Captain Chabot and his family. We are very grateful for his many years of service in law enforcement, may he rest in peace." said Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis.
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Ca l en d a r WEEKLY SUNDAy S BINGO
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e very Sunday at a lternatives in Whitinsville at 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. a ll levels welcome Suggested donation $5 (Beginning Memorial Day weekend the 7:30 am class will be held at River Bend Farm in u xbridge weather permitting). Ch e CK Ou t Ou R Fa Ce BOOK Pa Ge FOR u PDat e S a ND Cl a SS INFORMat ION.
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Indoor Community v olleyball 6:30-8:30 PM valley Chapel l ower Campus (Precious Ones Child Care building) 130 Douglas St, u xbridge Pick up games. a ll levels welcomed. $1.00 a week FMI: Call Jeannette Gokey 1-508-735-0967
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CLEAN UP - Members of Lifesong Church of Sutton held a "Servolution" Day of Service Event. Blackstone Heritage Corridor (BHC) hosted one of the service projects including a cleanup in Northbridge and storm drain stenciling in Uxbridge. Pictured here on left is Michelle McGrath of Lifesong Church and on right is Bonnie Combs of BHC, revealing the stencil above the Mumford River on North Main Street in Uxbridge.
Sat • 15th
Ya RD Sa l e a ND COMMu NIt Y DaY 9-2 PM Douglas Camp, 21 South St., Douglas. a ntiques, furniture, tools, playstation games, books, and so much more! Food will be available in the dining hall throughout the day. t he grounds will be open to visitors. FMI: Christine at 508-341-6454.
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~Society ~ Open Call for Multi Media Artists
The BVAA will host an open call for a multi media art show during the months of August and September. All area artists are invited to participate, regardless of skill level. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to get their feet wet and begin to share their creative styles. More advanced artists are encouraged to participate as well to help inspire the emerging new artists in the area. The show will be judged for prizes. The number of prizes and the cash amounts will be dependent on the number of artists taking part in the event. This is the first open call to artists the BVAA has had in a long while. Come help make it a success so they can make it a yearly event, as they do with their photography show, held in January for the last 4 years. All the necessary info can easily be found at www.bvaa.org. There are dates and a submission form. Last day for submissions is August 7th. There will be a festive artist reception on the 11th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The show will be held at the Alternatives Community Gallery at 5 S. Main St. in Uxbridge. With a grant from the Uxbridge Local Cultural Council, a new hanging system has been hung on the brick wall. The BVAA and Alternatives would like to thank the Council, it will greatly help in preserving this brick wall.
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Congratulations has gone out to Jennifer Roy on her achievement of Dean's List status. Because of her superior academic achievement, Johnson & Wales University has included her name on the JWU Dean's List for the Spring 2017 Term. Jennifer is the daughter of Phyllis and Richard Roy of Uxbridge.
Historical Society Walking Tour Season schedule
Annual Choir Fest for children The annual "Choir Fest" for children age 4 through grade 8 will be held July 10th-14th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church, 305 Goldthwaite Road, Whitinsville.
Please e-mail secretary@fairlawncrc.org or call Ellen at 508-234-2838 X 200 to register, request a brochure or ask questions. Note that children ages 4 and 5 will be dismissed at noon.
Intrepid Readers Book Group announce meeting The next meeting of the Douglas Library Intrepid Readers Book Group will be discussing Robyn Davidson’s Tracks on Tuesday, July 11th at 6:30 p.m. Davidson is setting out to make her first journey across the deserts of Australia, with her dog and four camels, and being called a lunatic, a would-be suicide and a shameless publicity seeker. But this high-spirited, engrossing book reveals that she is
something more: a genuine traveler driven by a love of Australia's landscape, an empathy for its indigenous people, and a willingness to cast away the trappings of her former identity. Call the Library 508-476-2695 for a copy of the book. New members always welcome. Homemade refreshments, inspired by the title being discussed, will be served.
The Rhode Island Historical Society neighborhood enhanced by ongoing has released the schedule for its 2017 preservation efforts since the 1950s. walking tour season, which continues Thus, the tour itself tells a story that touches on the past, present, and future. through October 31st. The RIHS’s signature Benefit Street “The Rhode Island Historical Society tour in Providence will take place on is excited for the 2017 walking tour Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fri- season. We've put some changes in days & Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (ex- place that will hopefully work better cluding July 4th, and September 4th for both locals and visiting tourists, holidays). Admission is $15; $12 for including a longer season, earlier start seniors; $10 for RIHS members and times, and Monday tours,” said students, $6 for children 8-17, and free Jennifer M. Wilson, Assistant Director for children under 8. The tour departs of the Newell D. Goff Center for from the John Brown House Museum Education and Public Programs. “In addition to the changes to our everyday located at 52 Power St. in Providence. Created in the mid-18th century “for schedule, we're rolling out some new the benefit of all,” this colonial thor- routes and special themes.” Tickets for all tours are reserved by oughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th- and 19th-century contacting Wilson at (401) 273-7507 wood-frame houses. Although x360 or jwilson@rihs.org. Cash, its breathtaking historic struc- check, and charge accepted. For more tures can give the street the information and to find out about speappearance of a museum mile, cial tours this season, visit RIHS.org/ it is actually a vital urban walking-tours. Worcester Shakespeare Festival 2017 July 14th - August 20th • 11th Anniversary Season proudly presents Antony & Cleopatra in repertory with Coriolanus, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.. Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Antony & Cleopatra: After tracking down and defeating the men who killed Julius Caesar, Mark Antony is one of the three most powerful men in the world. Cleopatra is the most powerful woman in Egypt. Their love is legendary, but can it survive the pressures of Rome or will their passion tear the empire apart? Coriolanus: A people devastated by hunger, an enemy at the gates, a popular politician with nothing but contempt for the people he’s supposed to represent. Tensions erupt in this tale of power, pride, and bloody revenge. Tickets and full performance calendar online at WorcesterShakespeareCompany.org or at the door. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, Children under 12 free. In case of inclement weather, the performance moves indoors. Whitin Community Center’s Summer Youth Theater Program Presents their annual production at the Singh, Friday, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. & July Special Saturday, July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. contact me for The Summer Youth Theater program is an CONTACT engaging eight-week intensive, mini-program proFOR FREE Facebook- Let's Talk Oils w/Tammy Judson OIL 101 viding ages 8-17 the exciting opportunity to learn YOUNG LIVING INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR #2224995 • WHITINSVILLE, MA 01588 cash back CLASSES about theater arts. Tickets and FMI: Monique. Boucher@ourgym.org | 508-234-8184 x121
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Area students receive awards from Worcester State McLaughlin named West Sarah Keith of Northbridge
Sarah Keith of Northbridge, has received the Honorable John J. Binienda Sr. CSD Award from Worcester State University. Keith was honored in April at the 2017 Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The Honorable John J. Binienda Sr. CSD Award honors the late Massachusetts State Rep. John J. Binienda, a WSU alumnus and educator who served in the Massachusetts State House for 28 years. Rep. Binienda was a tireless advocate for education and service to the community. He co-sponsored a bill to increase services for children with hearing impairment, which was signed into law in 2012. To honor Rep. Binienda, this award is given
to an undergraduate student who will be entering the WSU graduate program in speech-language pathology and will focus their efforts on understanding the challenges facing children with hearing loss.
vanessa Niro of e ast Douglas Vanessa Niro of East Douglas, has received the Ruth Cohen Blumsack Early Childhood Education Award from Worcester State University. Niro, who recently graduated with a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education, was honored in April at the 2017 Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Each year, the University honors and rewards the highest-ranking students in each
of the academic disciplines, as well as those who have received special recognition awards and scholarships. This award is given to an early childhood education major with a minimum GPA of 3.5. The recipient must show exceptional abilities in working with and teaching young children. Worcester State University is a nationally recognized public university that champions academic excellence in a diverse, student-centered environment and fosters scholarship, creativity, and global awareness. A Worcester State education equips students with knowledge and skills necessary for lives of professional accomplishment, engaged citizenship, and intellectual growth. www.worcester.edu
Point Honors Graduate
Timothy B. McLaughlin, Jr. of Millville graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. As an Honors Graduate, 22nd out of 1,000 cadets in the class of 2017, he was among the top fifty in his class who personally received his Bachelor of Science degree from U. S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis, the Commencement Speaker. An “honTimothy B. McLaughlin Jr. ors graduate” in the military academy equivalent of “summa cum laude” highest honors, in civilian colleges and universities. Cadet McLaughlin was also awarded several additional honors: the Brigadier General Herman Beukema Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Science, the Captain Brian Dennison Sword, the Superintendent’s Award for Achievement, and the Distinguished Cadet Gold Star Award. A finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship, McLaughlin was selected for a full scholarship for a Schwarzman Master’s of Management in Global Affairs, and will pursue graduate study at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China for the coming academic year. McLaughlin majored in political science and minored in grand strategy. He spent time on a grand strategy field study to China where he gained an understanding of non-western perspectives on approaching strategy. He also interned at the White House with the National Security Council. At the Academy, Cadet McLaughlin was a senior fellow at West Point’s Mounger Writing Center and served as president of the Department of Social Sciences Cadet Advisory Council. In his senior year, he served as the Brigade Sandhurst Officer, and was responsible for coordinating all operations and logistics associated with West Point’s three-day 50+ team annual military skills competition. McLaughlin is a 2011 graduate of Blackstone-Millville Regional High School where he was a member of the Honor Society and captained varsity baseball and soccer. He is the son of Lynn McLaughlin of Millville and Timothy B. McLaughlin Sr., Blackstone.
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Uxbridge Senior Center receives $550 Community Spirit Grant
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that Uxbridge Senior Center was awarded $550 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. Ellen Foley, an employee of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, nominated the center for the award. Funds will be used to purchase food and supplies. To commemorate those Harvard Pilgrim members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Harvard Pilgrim and the Foundation created the Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. This program allows each Harvard Pilgrim employee to award a $500 grant, completely funded by the Foundation, to the local charity of his or her choice each calendar year. Since this community grants program began in 2002, Harvard Pilgrim employees have directed more than $5.2 million to thousands of organizations throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. “We are so fortunate to have generous and dedicated employees who enrich our company and the communities in which we all live and work,” said Karen Voci, President of the Harvard
Pilgrim Foundation. “The Mini-Grant program is a wonderful way to support our employees as philanthropists and to help them make an impact in their own cities and towns.” In 2016, more than 96% of Harvard Pilgrim employees participated in at least one form of service or giving through volunteering, the Mini-Grants program, or Harvard Pilgrim’s annual Employee Fundraising Campaign.
Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Events
The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra presents Family Night at the Bandstand. Milford Musicians’ Pavilion at the Milford Town Park, on the corner of Congress & Walnut Streets. All Concerts on Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Rain dates the following Thursday
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Tuesday, July 11th Beatles Night with HELP! “Need we say more?” Sponsored by
Tuesday, July 25th Brass Attack! Sounds of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears and more. Sponsored by Medway Oil & Propane
Tribute Dinner registration open
The 11th Annual Thanks To Yanks Tribute 9/11 Dinner is now open for registration. This free dinner on Monday, September 11th, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 11 Beaver Street, Milford is only open to military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. This non-political event is to simply say, "Thank You" for the sacrifices they make to ensure our freedoms and safety while remembering the heroes and victims of 9/11/01. The first tribute dinner hosted 120 guests and has continued to grow each year with 450 guests in 2016.
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This special free tribute dinner recognizes all military members, veterans, first responders and their families, including Blue and Gold Star families. Registration is required for the event as seating will be limited and can be done at www.thankstoyanks.org. The dinner will also include: Flag Line with Patriot Guard Riders, Flag Tower, Presentation of Colors, Missing Man Table Ceremony, Blessing of our Heroes, Speakers and Presentations. Thanks To Yanks, is a non-political 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support military members, veterans and their families.
Tuesday, July 18th The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds* “Salute to America’s Veterans” Sponsored by Edwards Memorial Funeral Home & Al Cass Fast Valve Oil
Tuesday, August 1st Grupo Fantasia Cool Calypso for a Hot Summer’s Night. Sponsored by Milford Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Tuesday, August 8th Swing Night with The Fantasy Big Band. Sponsored By Blaire House of Milford Tuesday, August 15th Anger Management Classic Rock Cover Tunes! Sponsored by Milford Nissan and Waters Corporation Tuesday, August 22nd The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer
Winds “Salute to Music Educators”. Sponsored by Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds ON THE ROAD APPEARANCES: • Monday, July 3rd Grafton Town Common at 7:30 p.m. featuring The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra • Thursday, August 3rd Alternatives Plaza in Whitinsville at 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday, August 23rd Grafton Town Common at 6:30 p.m. • Sunday, September 10th Daniels Farmstead at 3:00 p.m. The Claflin Symphony Orchestra, located in Milford, MA, is a powerful regional musical force. Through passionate performances presented by masterful musicians, the CHSO plays a leading role in the cultural enrichment and vitality of Central Massachusetts and MetroWest communities. The CHSO sponsors a remarkable outreach program that helps youth perfect their musical talents and build long-lasting appreciation for music.
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Uxbridge Senior Center plans upcoming programs, trips and workshops
The Uxbridge Senior Center, located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge, has announced the following events. NOTE: Closed Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th for holiday. The Uxbridge Senior Center is a cooling station. If you need to get out of the heat for a few hours, feel free to come join them at the senior center. Remember to check in on your elderly family members, friends and neighbors during the hot summer months. Please remember to call ahead 24 hours in advance to attend the meal program and also if you need to cancel. Often times during special events there is a waiting list and if you let them know you cannot make it, this will give someone else the opportunity to attend the lunch. Phone: 508-278-8622. During special events, they encourage those who can to carpool or take the van. There is additional parking behind Coves, the Library and also at Savers Bank. If you have any questions about parking, please call the center. Please call to arrange for transportation to lunch and for medical appointments. Van transportation begins at 10:30 a.m. each day. Please check for the lunch menu by calling, viewing it on Uxbridge Cable Local Access Channel 191, Facebook, or the Council on Aging website. The Senior Center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. SENIOR CENTER WISH LIST They welcome and appreciate the support of anyone in a position to give. Your donations make a significant difference in the lives of elders and help support their daily lunch program. All monetary gifts can be made out to the
Town of Uxbridge with Senior center in the memo section of your check. Gift cards for Hannaford, Walmart and CVS also make nice gifts for senior in need. They also continue to need in kind donations of plastic 8oz cups and decaf coffee. One can donate directly to the center or on-line via the town’s web page. Every donation helps and comes enormously appreciated. Thank you to all who have already donated as well. HANNAFORD Grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. Reminder…. If you have purchased the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bags, they will scan them as you check out and a donation of .25 cents will be made towards the senior center’s daily meal program. Thank you for your participation! WALMART Shopping will be on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Pick up begins at 12:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by calling to reserve your seat on the van. GAMES Games at the Senior Center will be played during lunches. They will be playing a card game every Tuesday instead of the "baggie" game. BINGO will be played on Thursdays. Come join them for a delicious lunch and have fun playing! Be sure to call by 10:00 a.m. on the day that you would like to come. COMPUTER CLASSES Every Tuesday and continue through the summer at the Senior Center from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Students from UHS and BVT will be teaching classes this year. You can call ahead to sign up or just stop in. Everyone is welcome! Student teachers can help you on your tablet, phone, nooks, iPads, Kindles, etc. Bring in your device and learn. LUNCH AND LEARN
WITH POLICE CHIEF LOURIE Friday, July 7th, 11:30 a.m .– 12:30 p.m. Police Chief Jeff Lourie will hold his monthly Community Policing Bureau Presentation. There will be a 4th Of July Cookout and Senator Ryan Fattman, State Rep. Kevin Kuros and Legislative Aide Amanda Copeland will be in attendance. Please be sure to call ahead as seating is limited. Uxbridge Community Television will film this event and it will be aired on local cable access. BOOK CLUB Tuesday, July 11th, 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. The book club will be discussing their first book, "The Stranger in the Woods" by Michael Finkel with Ann Thomas. Page Turners will be having their July meeting later that afternoon from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Uxbridge library. In August, Page Turners will return back to the Senior Center (They will be rotating their meeting place every month) Nothing better than a good book on a hot summer day. You are welcome to have lunch with them and they will provide you transportation home after the meeting if you come in on the van. Call and sign up or just stop by. Happy Reading! SUMMER SCHOOL FOR ADULTS OFFERED AT CENTER Here’s a chance to be cool in more than one way. Sign up for a class at the Uxbridge Senior Center this summer. The first offering is “Be Your Own Health Care Advocate” presented by Dr. Charles E. Lutton from 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in July and August. Always wanted to know about health care but were too weak or confused to ask? An opportunity to remedy that includes the following:
• July 11th: What should you know? • July 18th: Know Your Health Care Provider. • July 25th: Big Pharma: You and Your Medications • August 1st: Laboratory Medicine: How will studies impact your care? • August 8th: Consumer and/or Patient: Your Role This is a chance to become better informed no matter how old or how healthy you are. Being informed just can’t be beat. Come for one, some or all. As they say, “Knowledge is Power.” This course and all others are free of charge. Materials will be funded by a grant from the Uxbridge Elderly Connection. Other possible options for Uxbridge Summer Programs, depending on interest, include craft nights, adult coloring art, calligraphy, and computer skills, to be offered on Thursday evenings in July from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Also the Tuesday afternoon computer skills aid will continue through the summer provided by very capable Blackstone Valley Tech and Uxbridge High School students from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bring your own device and learn how to use it better or learn on the computers at the senior center. Register for these programs and make suggestions for classes that may interest you by stopping in at the Uxbridge Senior Center and filling out a form or by calling. You can also call Catherine Thornton, coordinator of the Academy at 508-340-6152 or email her at catherinethornton941@gmail.com, and she will get back to you. While you’re at it, make a reservation for a terrific lunch and enjoy the good food and camaraderie of the Uxbridge Senior Center. ASK THE NURSE Tuesday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salmon Health VNA will be available for the blood pressure clinic. If you have any questions about new symptoms you may have, questions about new medications, or any other health problem, they will be able to help you with them. Janet Iocabelli will be at the senior center every fourth Tuesday. Please join them for lunch and participate in this important free monthly clinic offered by the Salmon VNA. SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Summer Luncheon at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster at 12:00 p.m. – Friday, August 11th. Cost will be $20.00 per person. Transportation will be available and those who are able to drive are encouraged to do so and to car pool if possible. Please call the senior center to reserve your spot. RMV NEAR ME The Registry of Motor Vehicles is partnering with area Councils on Aging to provide five of the most common transactions at COA sites to hopefully decrease wait times at registry branches. The Uxbridge Senior Center will be one of those sites. Transactions are: license renewals (for licensed drivers younger than age 75 and if you do not need an eye test), registration renewals, change of address, duplicate license or registration, and how to report a lost or stolen disability placard and how to request a
replacement. If you need assistance with one of the above transactions, call 508-278-8622 to schedule an appointment with Gail, Outreach Coordinator. You must have a valid checking account or credit card to process any transaction; no cash will be accepted. Please be advised that the staff/volunteers at the Senior Center are not required to provide assistance, and there may be instances where Senior Center staff/volunteers may decline to process your transaction with the Registry. You will be required to sign a waiver. NAVICARE Nelly Colon is the Account Executive. You are eligible to join Navicare if you are 65 or older, live in the service area and have MassHealth. Nelly Colon can be reached at 508-847-8511 and she is also bi-lingual. VETERANS Veteran Services Office located at The Uxbridge Town Hall. Carl J. Bradshaw, District Director can be reached at 508278-8600 ext. 2017 and AnnMarie Cleary, Assistant Director can be reached at 508-278-8600 ext. 2037. Office hours are posted on the door. NEWS FROM SHINE WHEN CAN YOU ENROLL IN A MEDIGAP PLAN? Medigap plans are health insurance plans that provide extra protection beyond Medicare by filling in some of the “gaps” in Medicare coverage. In Massachusetts, these plans allow continuous open enrollment. You must have Medicare A and B to enroll, and cannot be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Anyone who is eligible may enroll or change plans or coverage levels at any time, with changes effective the first of the following month. Note that Medigap policies do not cover prescription drugs, which are covered separately under Medicare Part D. In Massachusetts, seven insurers offer the same two Medigap plans, Core and Supplement 1. The Core plan pays some of the co-pays for Medicare covered services, while the Supplement 1 covers all the deductibles and co-pays for these services. This means that a Medigap policy will generally pay only when Medicare approves payment. With a Medigap policy, you are free to choose any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare and you do not need referrals to see a specialist. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always remember that if you are turning 65 you should contact social security to enroll in Medicare.Medicare eligibility has no connection to your eligibility for social security benefits. Also coverage from the health connector does not exempt you from this requirement to enroll in medicare, as you will lose your health connector subsidy when you turn 65. If you have any questions you should contact your shine regional office at 1-800-243-4636 Option #3. Trained SHINE volunteers can help you! They offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance on Medicare. Call and ask for an appointment. Call 1-800AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), press or say 3. or at www.shinema.org.
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Northbridge Senior Center Millbury Council On Aging News post Calendar of Events Northbridge Senior Center is located at 20 High Street in Whitinsville. Phone: 508-234-2002 Closed Tuesday July 4th for holiday TECHNOLOGY HELP Every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call to set up an appointment. BINGO: Every Monday at 1:00 p.m. TAI CHI CLASS Tuesdays 10:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m. $2/class. This is an ancient art of medicine to improve health, energy, balance and muscle training. Beginners are most welcome! SENATOR MOORE OFFICE HOUR Monday July 10th from 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. ASK THE NURSE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Tuesday July 11th from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday July 25th from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. WHITNEY PLACE COOKOUT Wednesday July 12th Your friends at Whitney Place have invited you for a wonderful cookout with lots of great food and entertainment. There is limited space, please call Jeannine to reserve your spot. RMV NEAR ME Thursday July 13th from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.and Thursday July 27th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. FALLON REPRESENTATIVE Tuesday July 18th at 10:00 a.m. AFTERNOON MOVIE BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Wednesday July 19th at 12:45 p.m. Come see this romantic comedy from 1961 starring Audrey Hepburn and
George Peppard. VETERAN’S SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE: Carl Bradshaw Thursday July 20th at 10:30 a.m. DAY TRIP Mohegan Sun: Loot n’ Lobster Thursday July 20th : $71/person but receive $30 back in Mohegan Sun bonuses! After you collect your winnings, it’s on to Wakefield, RI to Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant for a seafood feast. Call Jeannine for more info.
The war is over now, We can wipe from our brow, The sweat that every war does bring, With its hatred and work and worrying.
The stars do twinkle like a fairy’s beam, And the heavens above me are all agleam, But my heart is full of sympathy, For others are not as secure as me.
Living again in peace,
Written just before the end of World War II
SALEM, MA Tuesday, July 18th 9:00 a.m. Lunch at Finz on the Wharf A 1 hour Narrated Trolley Tour Choice of baked haddock or grilled chicken. Cost is $76.
Silver Club Trips planned for seniors
Each night when all the earth is still, I creep from my bed to the window sill, I lower my head and I kneel and pray, That this land will be better for all someday.
Lu Rondeau-Kogut Eighth Grade, 1945
FOXWOODS TRIPS Monday, July 3rd and August 7th The bus leaves the Millbury Senior Center at 7:00 a.m. and returns at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $25.00.
PRESSED FLOWER DESIGN CLASS Wednesday July 26th from 10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. $10/person. This month they are making beautiful refrigerator magnets.
The Silver Club of the Uxbridge Senior Center will be taking a bus trip to the Adirondacks and Lake Placid from September 24th to the 26th. There is a lot of sightseeing in the area and 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner included for the price of $479. There will be a 3-day trip to Atlantic City and Cape May from October 17th to the 19th for $239. The hotel is right on the ocean and a day trip to Cape May as well as a show one night, a $60. voucher for food and a $30. voucher for slot play is included.
What more can any heart desire, And I felt so at ease, When I fell to my knees, To thank the one I admire. And the church bells rang, We knew that it brang, Peace to the war stricken world. Our eyes filled with tears, For after these long years, Our flag still waved gloriously unfurled. Lu Rondeau-Kogut Ninth Grade, 1945 Written in September after the end of World War II
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CRAFT CLASSES Wednesday’s from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Plan what you would like to make & pay for the materials you use.
MONDAY 8:30 a.m.: Walking Club 9:30 a.m. : Light Exercise 12:30 p.m.: Wii Bowling 1:00 p.m.: Cribbage 1:00 p.m.: Game Day including Cribbage, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers , Scat & Wii Bowling TUESDAY 9:00 a.m.-10.00 a.m.: Blood Pressure 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:45 a.m. -11:30 a.m. : Zumba Gold 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Yoga 11:00 a.m.: Sing – A – Long 1:00 p.m. : Cribbage & Scat
UPCOMING TRIPS Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your seat!
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday July 25th at 3:00 p.m.
Peace
When God hears my prayers, I’m sure indeed, He’ll answer soon for he knows their need, For I pray that the sun will shine through again, Then I fold up my hands and I whisper “Amen”.
UPCOMING SUMMER CONCERT Sponsored by the generosity of Mike & Lucille Maguire. The Eddie Forman Orchestra, Thursday, August 17th 5:30 p.m -7:30 p.m. Hot dogs & drinks will be available for sale. These events will be held rain or shine, bring your lawn chairs!
MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Thursday July 20th at 11:30 a.m. They are celebrating all July birthdays!
My Prayer
Somewhere the bombs are falling fast, Somewhere a child’s sleep does not last, But I’m sure his prayers he has said, Before his mother tucked him in bed.
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From November 13th-15th there will be a trip to the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, NH for $419. There will be a day trip to Vermont with sightseeing, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and the luxurious Mountain View Grand amenities included. There are also a couple of 1 night Christmas trips planned. Please call Sue at 508-476-5820 for more information. All trips pick up passengers at the Whitinsville WalMart and at the Westborough Senior Center.
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Worcester State announces recent area graduates The Worcester State University Graduates for August 2016, December 2016 and May 2017 are as follows: BACHELOR OF ARTS Douglas: Ashley N. Jeznach (C), Ryan J. MacRae (C) Northbridge: Colby T. Brochu, Samantha J. Patterson Uxbridge: John R. Francis Whitinsville: Melissa L. Dognazzi (M) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Douglas: Caitlin M. Brooks, Katelyn L. Daubney (C), Haley N. Davidson (C), Michelle R. Fisher (C), Diane M. Forgit, Justine E. LaTour (M), Tiffany A. Macphee East Douglas: Vanessa A. Niro Northbridge: Sarah J. Keith (S), Meagan P. Mahoney, Stephanie A. Montano (C), Seanna Y. Roy (C) Sutton: Eric T. Adams (C), Brendan J. Dugan, Lukas R. Iadarola, Sarah M. Kane, Nicole A. Novak (C), Ashton L. Payne (C), Kayla A. Quinn, Robert L. Roy (S) Uxbridge: Thomas S. Bullock, Kasey D. Daniels, Anthony P. Esposito, Kaitlyn E. Legg, Teresa R. Lowrey (M), Mikaela M. Shanley (C) Whitinsville: Ashley E. Bedrosian (M), Dillon D. Caya, Oscar J. De la Rosa, Toni M. Egnitz, Brianna M. Jordan, Alyson L. Lisak (M), Jamie E. Magner MASTER OF ARTS Whitinsville: Heather J Stalaboin Master of Education Northbridge: Deanna J. Lefrancois Uxbridge: Lauren A. Bouchard Whitinsville: Corinne R. Polucha Students graduating with honors must attain the following cumulative GPA
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based on all credits earned at Worcester State University (minimum 48 credit hours for transfer and second degree students). (C) Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.69 (M) Magna Cum Laude 3.70 – 3.89 (S) Summa Cum Laude 3.90 – 4.00
Peso graduates from BC
Paul Michael Peso, son of Paul and Nancy (Gray) Peso of Uxbridge, was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at the 141st Commencement of Boston College on Monday, May 22nd, 2017. Paul is a graduate of Uxbridge High School. At Boston College, he was on the First Honors Dean's List multiple times throughout his four years. Also, Paul was involved in Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Mendel Society, Boston College Neighborhood Center, and Global Medical Brigades where he traveled to Nicaragua in May 2016 and 2017 to work alongside Nicaraguan physicians in a medical clinic. After graduation, he will work at Milford Regional Medical Center as an Emergency Department Scribe and at AbbVie Bioresearch Center as a Biologist for the Foundational Immunology Department. With this work experience, Paul plans to pursue a medical degree in 2019.
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The Whitinsville Social Library is located at 17 Church St in Whitinsville. Contact them at 508-234-2151 or through Facebook with questions about these events. NEW HOURS Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. READ FOR BEADS New summer reading challenge for everyone ages 3 to adults. Come pick out a necklace or key chain with brag tag. Start earning beads for every 15 minutes of reading, plus kids also get a choice of a free mini golf pass, courtesy of West End Creamery, or a pass to Davis Farmland with a purchase of one adult ticket. Ends August 12th. BLACKSTONE VALLEY LIBRARIES SUMMER PASSPORTS Stop in and get a passport book. Get it stamped at all the participating libraries then return to WSL to be entered in a raffle for family gift certificate to Blackstone Cinemas! Ends July 31st. SHARK WEEK July 24th-28th Beach Party, Monday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m. & drop in fun all week Beach attire welcome. HARRY POTTER FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT Monday, July 10th at 6:30 p.m. Based on the books only. Teams up to 4 people. All ages welcome! Registration required online www.tinyurl.com/bvlevents SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS ROCKETS: THERE & BACK AGAIN with BOSTON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE Monday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. for
kids in Grades K-4 and again at 11:00 a.m. for kids in Grades 5 & up. Registration required online www.tinyurl. com/bvlevents. BUILDABLE ART TUESDAYS July 11th Clay, July 25th Lego Sharks at 11:00 a.m. For Grades K-4. Registration required online www.tiny url.com/bvlevents. BUILD A COMMUNITY QUILT Thursday, July 13th & July 20th at 1:00 p.m. for kids ages 9 & up Design, cut & sew your own quilt blocks which will be sewn together and displayed at the library and also in a quilt show in March 2018. Registration required online www.tinyurl.com/ bvlevents. PAJAMARAMA STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER with MISS DEB Wednesday, July 19th at 6:30 p.m. for kids ages 1 & up Have your stuffed animal sleep over at the library for a night of fun! Pick up your stuffed animal (and picture) the next day at 11:00 a.m.
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Augusto will travel to Cambodia for service project
Northbridge students tour State House
Representative David K. Muradian, Jr., (R-Grafton) was excited to welcome Northbridge High School students for a class field trip to the State House. The group of 101 students made up entirely of sophomores, were accompanied by teachers Karen Guerin, Matthew Reilly, Susan Thulin, and Alan Finkel, as well as John Swayze, Jeffrey Kozik, and Neil Polucha. Representative Muradian treated the group to a tour of the building including stops in Nurses Hall, Doric Hall, and a visit to the Great Hall of Flags. The group also took a trip to the House Chamber where they had an opportunity to sit in on the Correctional Officer’s Award ceremony. Representative Muradian also had the chance to introduce the class to Senator Fattman and Senator Moore. Following this introduction, the students were invited to sit in on the Senate budget debate and concluded with the Northbridge students getting recognized by the Senators. “It was wonderful to welcome such an intelligent, energetic, and respectful group of students to the State House,” stated Representative Muradian. “The Commonwealth has a long history in regards to the creation of our country. It was particularly exciting to watch the kids make the connection between where they were standing and its significance to Massachusetts.” “I commend these students for visiting the State House, and for taking time to pursue learning about the legislative
CLASS TRIP - Representative David K. Muradian, Jr., (R-Grafton) was excited to welcome Northbridge High School students for a tour of the Massachusetts State House. process,” said Senator Moore. “It’s always great to see local residents civically engaged especially our youth. I’m sure the students found their experience to be both rewarding and informative. I was particularly proud to introduce the students to my colleagues in the Senate Chamber during the state budget debates.” “I am glad we could welcome
Northbridge High School sophomores to the State House,” said Senator Fattman. “It’s great to see our youth interested in state government, and I hope that these students were able to learn more about public service and our democratic system.” Any constituent who wishes to speak to Representative Muradian or his staff please call (617) 722-2240.
This summer, Northbridge teen Nate Augusto will travel to Battambang, Cambodia with VISIONS Service Adventures, an international community service program for teens. Augusto will join other high school students from around the world in Battambang where the teens will live in the community, tackle ambitious service projects, enjoy adventures and explore the surrounding area, and get to know the local customs and traditions. “Students arrive with the intent of contributing to underserved communities, and end up a part of that community,” says Katherine Dayton, Executive Director of VISIONS. “Here, students are able to build relationships with other participants, mentors, and community members, and they get to step out of their comfort zones, do something different, and have experiences that create lifelong impact.” In Battambang, the students will focus on renovation and infrastructure projects at a primary school, including a partial rebuild of the library and building new toilet facilities. Students will also work in classrooms, teaching English and assisting in other activities. In the afternoons and on weekends, students have the opportunity to travel regionally and explore their home base area. In Cambodia, students will visit world-famous sites like Angkor Wat,
the Killing Fields, the Royal Palace, and National Museum. There is also time for artisan workshops and exploring the markets of Battambang. All programs are overseen by adult leaders and long-time local partners, who guide and teach the students in hands-on construction and other development projects. Beyond completing service projects, the summer is an opportunity for students to explore the idea of community in both a local and global sense. “VISIONS is not about construction projects,” explains longtime program leader David Kramer. “It is about deconstructing how we view the world and then framing a new vision upon the foundation of real experience with a global perspective.” VISIONS has been running high school and middle school volunteer travel experiences since 1989, and is well known for programs that are centered on ambitious projects in crosscultural settings. Locations include Alaska, the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Mississippi, the Montana Blackfeet and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations, Myanmar (Burma), the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Nicaragua, Peru, and Guadeloupe. FMI about VISIONS, visit www. visions-service.com, or contact the office at 406-551-4423.
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Uxbridge resident Bathabile E. Khumalo was one of 90 students to graduate from The Rivers School in Weston. An honor roll student and member of Rivers’ Conservatory Program, Thabi was a talented singer and actress who was awarded the Choral Music Prize at Prize Day on May 26th. She was a Student Advisor, one of eight seniors who act as mentor to younger students and liaison to the faculty, and a member of the Red Key tour guide group. She also belonged to Rivers Givers, the school student philanthropy group. She held a science internship last summer at Harvard Medical School in the STEM program for high school students. The daughter of Norman Khumalo and Rudo Chikwira, Thabi will attend Skidmore College in the fall.
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Northbridge students meet their ancestors from 150 years ago Northbridge High School celebrated the 150th graduation last month. For the past three months, the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were researching one ancestor from 150 years ago. This project counted as a test grade for their 4th term. They needed to research information about the person, how they were related to him/her, and then create a family crest in honor of them. Roughly 450 students completed the project. Students could research anyone they considered to be a family member. Some researched famous people, such as Abraham Lincoln if family issues presented a massive challenge. A number of students were unable to get back to 1867, but they were encouraged to go back as far as they could. Some of the students and faculty are related to extremely famous people. One student is related to Olaudah Equiano, a freed slave. One student is related to President Zachary Taylor. Still another is related to President Martin Van Buren. One student’s relative was under the direction of Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House. Another student is related to infamous criminal, Clyde Barrow. One faculty member is related to President James Madison. Junior, Stephanie Stephens, who is from Ghana said, “I loved doing the 150 Years project. I got to know the
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Wendy Riordan, mother of 9th grader Madison Riordan said, “The 150 Years Ago project was a great opportunity for us to take the time to talk/reflect with family members about our wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and connection to the town.” Sue Gosselin, mother of junior Trevor Gosselin, stated, “Working on the 150 Years Ago project with my son has taught us both a lot about where we came from. In researching for this project, we contacted a few relatives that we were certain could get us back to the 1800’s, but little did we know no one could get us there! We were able to find photos of my great-great grandfather and also follow through our cousins! I know I will still continue to look up family members and try to do our family tree.” Christine Dupuis, mother of junior Peter Dupuis, said, “This project was a great chance to interview the grandparents and look at old family photos. The internet census search filled in a lot of missing pieces to our family tree.” Candace Tauson, mother of Hattie Tauson, added, “What a fun project this
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was! It encouraged us to explore further into our background. We discovered so many interesting facts about past relatives that we never knew, especially learning that someone lived through 23 presidencies...oh, the stories he could tell us today!” Melissa Marra, mother of Dylan and Haley Marra, share “Helping both my children research for their 150 Project helped me to both learn a lot and remember a lot. It also brought me closer to relatives I haven't spoken to in a while - laughing about things we both learned. By helping both my children, we learned we have Canadian Indians on both sides of my father’s parents.” Cindy Sullivan, mother of freshman, Christopher Sullivan, said “Our ancestors helped make the country it is now. The family crest he created had the images of a heart, lion, stag, and moon. All had meaning behind them, which our ancestors passed down from generation to generation.” Anna Shenian, 10th grader, said, “I learned about the hardships my greatgrandmother went through in Armenia.” Eleventh grader, James Hicks, said, “It was interesting to learn that 150 years ago, my family was in Canada. I previously believed they were still in Ireland.” Emilee Angell, grade 11, said “After learning US history all this year, seeing how your ancestors fit into these major events was interesting”.
“I learned that I have come from a very long line of US soldiers, and I am 1/16th Native American.” - Grace Demers, Grade 10
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Uxbridge High School Class of 2017 The following are recent graduates of Uxbridge High School 2017. Stephen D. Ackerman ∆ Calvin M. Aia Kyle J. Alger * Amanda Rose Ante ∆ Helena M. Arnold ∆ Franchesca Azize Trent Banderet-Murphy Trevor S. Benoit * Audrey L. Bergeron ¡ Nicholas Brian Bernier Brooke Audra Blackburn ¡∆ Angelia Kayly Bonollo ∆ Breanna Kayly Bonollo Cassandra Lynn Boucher Hayley Boudreau Krysten J. Boyer ¡ Russell F. Bromann ¡ Tayla Brown ∆ Madison Kate Bruneau * Aaron H. Burke Cameron J. Butler * Vito Joseph Caccavelli Joseph Anthony Cafarella Jessica Anne Caffarelli Madison Cahill Joshua Callinan∆ Lucais R. Cannalonga Domenic Cariglia Anthony Casavant Olivia Antonia Cassidy Abagail Marie Chartier * Theodore D. Cole * Allison E. Colella Cameron P. Cyr Isaiah D. Davila Alex Desjardin ¡∆ Elizabeth Desmarais Matthew C. Desrosiers Shannon Kelly Devine ± Savannah Mae Dionne William J. Donovan Brianna E. Droddy Kristen E. Earle Emily Ekberg Vanessa C. Fonseca Celeste Yvonne Fredrickson * Morgan K. French Jaycee Lynn Garrigan *∆ Tristan H. Goddard Emily Lynn Guertin ¡∆ Jillian Margaret Hamel * Danielle Elizabeth Harvey ¡∆ Nicole Devlin Hewett *∆ Ian R. Hogan Lucas Paul Horan *∆ Martin George Horwath ¡ Ethan W. Howe * Jennifer Skye Hunter ¡∆ Meghan Frances Jones ∆ Alec J. Kaye Matthew Kelly ¡ Jennifer Kindl ±*∆ Abigail Lynn King Jayce Carlin Knapik *∆ Andrew Justin Kuros ±*∆ David Paul Lamontagne, Jr. Sadee-Rain Landini Tanner A. Landini ∆ Jacob A. Landry * Emily Ann Lavallee Michael Lavallee Tristin Lehtola Ryan Paul Loach Jeremy Lorenzo Caitlyn Rose MacNeill ∆
Kid Fit Program announced
RAPT Performance Training announced the launch of a new Kid Fit Program designed for ages 7 to 10 years old. “Kids are getting serious about sports and fitness at a younger age; we want to encourage that but we also want to build on it while having fun,” said RAPT co-owner Josh Costa, who has certification from the International Youth Conditioning Association as a Speed & Agility Specialist. “The kids will come in each day and have an option of a chalkboard workout followed by agility games as well as free play. We have noticed in the past that this age group gets excited to do the movements that they see the older athletes doing on the other side of the gym. We plan to create these workouts tailored to their age and ability.” The Fit Kids program will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
Taylor Ann Manning Nathan A. Manz Nicholas Maracle Alexander R. Martellio Alexander McCall * Timothy Patrick McCrohan ∆ Sarah Nicole McGee ¡∆ David Benjamin McLaurin Regina Elizabeth Merritt Mia Lynne Metcalf ¡∆ Joseph Monahan Ryan D. Morais *∆ Samantha Kelly Morton ¡∆ Corey Jackson Moss *∆ Taylor Dawn Nestor Cody Normandin *∆ Samantha Osper Daniel Frank Page ±*∆ Christopher Charles Palmieri Neve Elizabeth Palmieri ∆ Taylor Paris Perry * Davone Angela Phianesin James Prosser Luciano B. Pugleasa Haley Catharine Reese ¡∆ Jacob Joseph Robbins ∆ Amethyst Robinson Michael J. Rosa ¡∆ Alexis Rae Schadler ∆ Sophie Taylor Scrimgeour *∆ Callie Mya Selvidge ∆ Lauren Jean Silbor *∆ Ian J. Simmons Leah Morgan Sweet ±∆ Madison Nicole Tashjian ∆ Faren Mae Tekut Maxwell Steven Trottier Carson G. Turcotte David Eric Vario, Jr. *∆ Ethan J. Vickery Michael Walsh * Maxwell White-Cohen Sophie Elizabeth Wiersma NOTE: ± = Class Officers =National Honor Society ¡=High Honors *=Honors ∆=Service Distinction
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BVT Celebrates Class of 2017 Graduates awarded diplomas & industry-recognized certifications
Showing off their artistic and technical talents with colorful, 3-dimensional, and LED lit mortarboards, the Class of 2017 celebrated its graduation from Blackstone Valley Tech. Held inside Worcester’s Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, this year’s commencement ceremony celebrated 286 students from 13 towns who officially concluded their dual high school education by crossing the graduation stage and receiving their industry-recognized vocational certificates and diplomas. Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick commended students for their academic achievement, technical prowess, community service dedication, and humility during their high school careers. He advised students to continue to pursue educational opportunities in all areas to become masters of lifelong learning. “As you write your next story, be a curious seeker of adventurous learning. Acquire new skills and view the world as an ocean of opportunity,” Fitzpatrick said. “Recognize that occasional challenges and disappointment will likely be part of your journey, and strive to spread goodness wherever you go.” The commencement ceremony also featured special addresses from student speakers including Valedictorian Max Mirageas, an Electronics and Engineering Technology graduate of Mendon, who praised the dedicated, hardworking Class of 2017 while simultaneously looking at the impact the future leaders will have on the world. “I feel that the students in this room all possess the capability to make their lives something spe-
cial, as long as they are willing to put in the necessary work,” Mirageas said. “With this mindset, our futures have the potential to be whatever great thing that we hope for them to be, and although it won’t be easy, the hardships will make the reward even better.” Student Council President Grace Lemire, a Multimedia Communications graduate of Uxbridge, reminded her classmates that the memories made at Valley Tech were made possible by the people and culture that surrounded students, not the tangible materials provided to them. “It became so clear to me that what I truly loved about BVT wasn’t tangible. It wasn’t about whether I liked the color of the walls in my history class, and it wasn’t about whether the floor was scuffed or my chair squeaked,” Lemire said. “It was about the moments. The memories. The people. The passion and love that exudes from the students and staff.” In his Salutatorian’s address, Multimedia Communications graduate Erik Martus of Douglas, told his classmates their diverse skills and experiences will help not only each individual student succeed, but also the people with whom the hardworking individuals come into contact. “Why does our vocational education and the passions we've discovered matter? Though the notion is cliché they matter because we truly are the leaders of tomorrow. Not only these graduates, but graduating vocational students across the United States,” Martus said. “Our skillsets are robust and well-rounded, and they are applicable to settings far beyond the classroom. The skills we’ve honed make each of us desirable to our current and future employers.” The Class of 2017 President Joseph Napolitano,
an Electronics and Engineering Technology graduate from Upton, told students the “real world” is just the next challenge the graduates will face, and expressed his confidence in their ability to succeed. “Four years ago all of us made the choice to accept the challenge of attending a technical high school, and tonight we have bested that challenge and stand ready to go out into the world and change it for the better,” Napolitano said. After receiving their dual credentials, members of the BVT Class of 2017 were greeted outside the Hanover Theatre with cheers, balloons, and congratulations from hundreds of proud parents, guardians, family members, and friends.
Northbridge graduates (L to R) Meaghan Bernard of the Health Services program, Julia Kelley of the Manufacturing and Engineering Technology & Nicole Cella of the Multimedia Communications. DOUGLAS Ebhann Rose Brown, Multimedia Communications; Zachary William Ernst, Information Technology; Rachel Caroline Forte, Cosmetology; Kayla Alex-Sandra Harty, Cosmetology; Madelyn Rose Hill, Health Services; Matthew Dwight Keith, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Liam Thomas Kelley, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology; Grace Marie Lapan, Health Services (NHS); Joseph Daniel Lincoln, Automotive Technology; Brooke Allison Linnehan, Health Services; Erik Kenneth Martus, Multimedia Communications (NHS/NTHS); Jacob Paul Masi, Multimedia Communications; Beth Lillian Miller, Automotive Technology; Emily Taylor Muscatell, Dental Assisting; Kyle Stephen Benson Prince, Construction Technology; Joseph Robert Skowronski, Drafting and Engineering Technology; Althea Frances Maye Smith, Multimedia Communications; Emily Elizabeth Stienstra, Drafting and Engineering Technology (NTHS); Sarah Elizabeth Thibault, Culinary Arts; Allen Michael Turner, Automotive Technology; Angela Kathryn Vergilis, Electrical. NORTHBRIDGE Victoria Elizabeth Afonso, Health Services (NHS); Rachel Annabelle Arnold, Electronics and Engineering Technology (NHS/NTHS); Justin Charles Balanca-Hawkes, Drafting and Engineering Technology; Meaghan Colleen Bernard, Health Services (NHS/NTHS); Alex Michael Burgess, Culinary Arts; Ryan James Byrne, Information Technology; Katie Marie Byron, Business Technology; Nicole Elizabeth Cella, Multimedia Communications (NHS); Krysta Felicity Coates, Multimedia Communications (NHS); Ashley Elizabeth Curboy, Dental Assisting (NHS/NTHS); Hannah Nichole Cusson, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology; Alex Denis Davieau, Plumbing; Fox Delwyn Dolber, Multimedia Communications; Tyler Scott Ellis, Information Technology; Tabitha Kelsey Fields, Business Technology; Katherine Elizabeth Guerin, Dental Assisting (NHS/NTHS); Jacob Mark Hazerjian, Drafting and Engineering Technology (NHS); Mckena Lee Hendriks, Dental Assisting (NHS/NTHS); John Daniel Hughes, Automotive Technology; Nicholas William Joyce, Electrical; Hannah Jacqueline Keith, Drafting and Engineering Technology (NHS); Julia Donning
Kelley, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology; Katrina Helen Marie, Health Services; Nathan Francis Lamberson, Drafting and Engineering Technology; Jaden Charles Murphy Martinez, Construction Technology; Natalie Anne Massey, Dental Assisting (NHS/NTHS); Charlotte Erin Murphy, Business Technology; Jameson Patrick Murray, Electronics and Engineering Technology; Jacob Peter Novick, Drafting and Engineering Technology; Asmahan Shehab Oliva, Culinary Arts; Erin Analyn Ostroskey, Dental Assisting; Austin Michael Peloquin, Information Technology; Melanie Enid Rivera Batiz, Health Services (NHS); Stefan Christopher Sadlon, Electronics and Engineering Technology; Emily Ann Shorey, Culinary Arts (NHS/NTHS); Marissa Ann Zanella, Business Technology (NHS); Emilee Rose Zuidema, Health Services. SUTTON Addison David Baker, Information Technology (NHS/NTHS); Tyler Joseph Dencer, Automotive Technology; Emilie Nicole Duggan, Business Technology (NHS); Christopher Michael Gonynor, Jr., Multimedia Communications; Aleah Nicole Grande, Business Technology (NHS); Daniel Peter Guertin, Electrical; Alexandra Sarah Kazarian, Dental Assisting (NHS); Allex Zachery LaPlant, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Jacklyn Renee Marsh, Construction Technology; Janel La'Nay McCarty, Health Services (NHS); Alexander Robert Moran, Electrical; Christopher Daniel O'Leary, Construction Technology; Brianah Hailey Laurie Parker, Information Technology; River Allen Ramstrom, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Mitchell William Robertson, Electrical; Andrew Ronald Rossi, Electrical; Benjamin Cameron Sanderson, Automotive Technology; Alyssa Rae Tomaszewicz, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology; Diana Nicole Whittier, Health Services; Ryan Matthew Wickett, Drafting and Engineering Technology; Peter Alan Wood, Plumbing. UXBRIDGE Steven Michael Alger, Electronics and Engineering Technology; Blake William Batchelder, Drafting and Engineering Technology (NTHS); Meghan Star Bellacqua, Culinary Arts; Nathaniel David Brule, Information Technology; Callie Marie Bucchino, Multimedia Communications; Sara Budic, Dental Assisting; Sasha Renee Caissie, Multimedia Communications; Nathan Daniel Campbell, Information Technology; Jack Matthew Chapman, Automotive Technology; Sydney Rose Compton, Dental Assisting; Julia Marie Compton, Information Technology; Kayla Marie Dabney, Painting and Design Technologies; Mikala Marie Davis, Business Technology (NHS); Thalles Naman Godinho DeSouza, Electrical; Madysen Lee Eames, Automotive Technology (NHS/NTHS); Connor Bernard Giles, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology; Joshua David Gniadek, Construction Technology; Rosa Yisel Gonzalez, Automotive Technology; Emily Catherine Horne, Painting and Design Technologies; Kellen Richard Kearnan, Culinary Arts (NHS); Grace Elizabeth Lemire, Multimedia Communications (NHS/NTHS); Julian Edwin MacDonnell, III, Electrical; Nicholas William O'Mera, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Ryan Joseph Paulino, Electronics and Engineering Technology; Alden Michael Payne, Drafting and Engineering Technology; Hector Misionare Petri, Electronics and Engineering Technology; Jake Mitchell Piotrowski, Construction Technology; Madison Leigh Poirier, Business Technology (NHS); Bryana Amber Reardon, Multimedia Communi-cations; Kristina Faith Richardson, Multimedia Communications; Alison Bryn Sawyer, Health Services; Corine Elizabeth Shannon, Multimedia Communications; Lauren Anne Small, Culinary Arts (NHS/NTHS); Mitchell George Wilkins, Plumbing.
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Claddagh Ring Farm Maintenance Services e xceptional landcape & maintenance services Story & Photo by Constance Reddy Dwyer If your home or business needs a full range of maintenance services for your yard or lawn, be sure to contact Brian McCarthy, owner of CRF Maintenance services in Uxbridge. Brian has over 32 years of experience and not only can take care of your lawn with a 5-step fertilizer program to control crabgrass, broadleaf weed, or grubs but he will check your lawn for insects and apply an additional treatment if need be. Fertilization is done, as needed for trees and shrubs with lime and fungicide applications also available for the lawn. His specialty, he adds, is “Restorations.” Yard maintenance services include spring & fall cleanups—edging and/or mulching and a schedule for mowing. Bed maintenance is done weekly, biweekly or monthly to pull all weeds, remove all debris and lightly rake and fluff existing mulch. Planting of annuals within the landscape beds can be done as well and plantings can be changed to coincide with holiday or seasonal colors. Seasonal pruning of shrubs and ornamental trees can be done mid-July to mid-August to promote proper growth. Winter skeletal pruning is available for extremely overgrown landscape trees. Storm cleanups can be done, too. Landscaping services include creation of beds with top grade loam or compost or both. Bed restoration is done for overgrown landscape beds and pruning and removing plants as needed. Lawn work involves seed or sod and either way all areas are spread with 5” of loam, graded, raked and rolled. He does not do irrigation but will head you in the right direction. In addition, Brian can construct walkways, patios and pool decks. For your driveway, Brian can create a “paver driveway” which will last for years and years. You can do the whole driveway or accents such as circles, edges, garage area, or the beginning of a driveway. Having owned a farm for over 25 years on Quaker Street in Northbridge, Brian is an expert on farm and barn services. Since starting CRF Maintenance Services in 2005 and downsizing from the farm life, he and his family decided to move to a home in Uxbridge on Johnson Road that has no horses but a large garage (for the business), along with many trees and a spacious lawn surrounding it. “I absolutely love being self-employed.” Since 8th grade when he lived in Southboro, his interest was piqued when he saw his “Mother doing landscaping around the house and I got into
it.” As a high school student at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, he owned his own business! Amazingly, he and his science teacher put together an agricultural program and club. Brian adds “If I’m not there on every job, the job is not being done” he adds with a smile. Because of the wet spring we just experienced, he has to schedule jobs “two to three weeks out.” He is bonded and is glad to come to meet you to give you a free estimate. In his past life, he was an Assistant Superintendent of grounds at a number of golf courses, such as 17 years at the Marlboro Country Club. For more information, call Brian at CRF Maintenance Services at (508) 278-9824. FMI: www.cringfarm.com.
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Tonelli promoted at UniBank
Wendy Brown, Vice President and UniBank’s Grafton branch. He holds an Regional Manager at UniBank recently associate’s degree from Quinsigamond announced that Joseph Community College and is currently pursuing a bacheTonelli has been promoted to Branch Manager of the lor’s degree from New Engbank’s Upton branch. Joland College of Business and Finance. seph takes on this role following the retirement of forUniBank takes great pride in giving back to the commer Upton Branch Manager Jane Gienger. In this role, munities it serves and Joseph embraces that mission by Mr. Tonelli is responsible for operations, and growth establishing a road race team in support of the Pancreatic and development of consumer and business relations Cancer Alliance. Joseph is Joseph Tonelli also a 2015 graduate of for the Upton branch. UniBank’s internal leaderJoseph has been with UniBank for more than four years, hav- ship program B.L.A.D.E. Joseph’s ing worked most recently as a NMLS number is 1222916. Relationship Banker Supervisor at
Lenze Group receives visit from Angela Merkel at fair Lenze, a global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, was honored to receive a visit from German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Poland Prime Minister Beata Szydlo at the Hanover Fair, one of the world’s largest trade fairs. The globally recognized leaders, accompanied by several other government officials, visited the stand of the Lenze Group where they spoke with Christian Wendler, Lenze chairman of the board of management. The discussion at the Lenze Group
stand centered around the importance of people in industrial production, and Lenze, in particular, as the people who set industry 4.0 in motion; a trending topic discussed widely at the Hanover Fair. Other topics of discussion included Digitization and SmartFactory, which Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Szydlo were able to experience firsthand through the new Easy Machine 4.0 and self-optimizing application software, Lenze FAST. The Lenze Company is located in Uxbridge.
Apple Tree Arts awarded Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Grant Apple Tree Arts was awarded a $219,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) for renovation of the Great Hall located on the second floor of the community school of the arts’ historic Civil War era facility. The nonprofit music and theatre arts school has the matching funds required to receive the grant. Donna Blanchard, executive director of Apple Tree Arts was thrilled to be given the grant for the second time from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. “It’s an amazing honor to receive a grant commensurate with the amount highly worthy organizations in the state received,” said Blanchard. The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Museum of Science, American Antiquarian Society and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum were given a similar amount. The CFF received 131 applications for the highly competitive grant round with $28 million sought for projects. The awards included 61 capital grants totaling about $8.9 million and 18 planning grants totally about $400,000. “The idea that the grant funds will be used to support arts in the building is
wonderful. The things that will make a big difference in the Great Hall include integrated sound and LED lighting systems, black-out window treatments, stage rigging and curtains. These improvements will make it an ideal performance venue,” Ms. Blanchard explained. “The stage and auditorium will be much more conducive to theatre arts productions. The rigging on the stage will allow for backdrops to be used. A modern projector and screen will be added as well,” she said. The grant also will provide audio equipment and smart boards for Apple Tree Arts’ classrooms and practice studios on the second and third floor of the building. In a phase that will be funded later, a full-fledged media/recording studio will be created. The school wants to provide equipment so students can make their own films. This funding helps support a new venue that will soon be available for cultural, business and community activities in central Massachusetts. Local businesses and community organizations will be able to use the hall for major events. “The auditorium
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Music director Chuck Brown with the Apple Tree Arts community chorus accompanied by a chamber orchestra and four soloist at the spring concert. is perfect for wedding or baby showers, bar mitzvahs and weddings,” Ms. Blanchard noted. This past Sunday the Apple Tree Arts’ Community Chorus performed its spring concert, Beethoven’s Mass in C accompanied by a chamber orchestra in the Great Hall. The community school for the arts debuted a “Share a Chair” campaign at its recent Masquerade Gala announcing
the opening of the Great Hall. Forty chairs have been sponsored to date by individuals and businesses to honor or recognize a family member or friend or organization. An investment of $250 will allow thousands of people to enjoy arts and culture every year for many years to come. The goal is to have 150 chairs installed in the Great Hall by September 2017.
Grant awarded to Northbridge Public Schools
Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton), Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury), and Senator Ryan C. Fattman (R-Webster) are excited to announce that the Northbridge public schools have been awarded a Digital Connections Partnership Grant. The Baker-Polito Administration established the Digital Connections Partnership Grant Program in an effort to improve student instruction and assessment through the use of technology. These grants are administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Office of Municipal and School Technology at MassIT. This program aims to create a student-driven educational system by streamlining the delivery of technology to communities. This in turn will help close the digital divide that can be found in some schools. Approximately 16 school districts have been selected to receive a total of $847,059. Specifically, Northbridge was awarded a total of $36,938 in grant funds. Both the High School and Middle School can expect to each receive $18,469. “I am extremely happy to hear that Northbridge was recently awarded this technology grant,” said Representative David K. Muradian. “The district is deserving of these funds and I know it will help the students of Northbridge to continue to have successful academic careers. I also want to thank the BakerPolito Administration for their constant dedication to improving the education of our students throughout the Commonwealth.” “I am thrilled the Baker-Polito administration awarded these grants, and are helping move the education community forward” said Fattman. “I am appreciative of the hard work of all parties involved, and thank our local education staff for their continued efforts.” The state’s investment will leverage approximately $1.13 million in additional local funds. The grants to these schools, which includes 11 rural schools, 19 suburban schools and 11 urban schools, will impact nearly 22,000 students. “We have been working closely with the state to utilize the opportunities offered to districts through the MassIT program,” said Dr. Catherine Stickney. “This grant will assist us in our efforts to improve our infrastructure, enhancing teaching and learning for our students. We truly appreciate receiving this award!” Grant recipients were selected through a competitive application process. The Digital Connections Partnership Schools Grant is a matching state grant program that will help public schools strengthen 21st-century teaching and learning through the use of technology such as Wi-Fi and increased broadband access.
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Record numbers of anglers turn out
Annie Negri loves to fish. So it was a natural opportunities to learn about the importance of connection when, three years ago, staff at the building and maintaining a healthy watershed. Alternatives’ program for people with disabilities New to the event this year was free ice cream from where she is a resident sugthe Fidelity Bank Ice Cream gested holding a catch and Truck. release fishing contest open to Prizes were donated by the community and free for all Dick’s Sporting Goods, and to attend. But to offer such an Annie took on the role of event, they needed a commuhanding them out to winners nity partner. The Blackstone in three age groups. In the River Watershed Association children’s category, Brody was another natural connecJoyal won for “most fish tion. caught” with 25 in total. For three years Alternatives Aidan Russell won “biggest and the Blackstone River fish” in the children’s categoWatershed Assn. (BRWA), ry with a 15” carp. Winners in together with the Department the teen category were awardof Conversation and Recreaed for “biggest fish” and “runtion (DCR), have invited peoner up.” They were Isaiah ple of all ages and abilities to Twumasi with a 13.5” carp take part in the Family Fun Annie Negri, a resident at and Brendan Drobinski with a Fishing Day. The event’s plan- Alternatives; (seated cen- 13” carp. Sandra Christine ning committee, of which ter) helps hand out prizes won in the adult category for Annie has been an active “most fish caught” at 8 fish. during the event. member since day one, has Martin Columbo won “biggrown the Fishing Day each year, always striving gest fish” in the adult group with an 18” carp. to make it bigger, better and more accessible for “This event is remarkable in that it draws such those who participate. Experienced anglers are support from the community,” said Jennifer welcome, but so are first-timers. If you don’t have MacNeill of Alternatives. “But what’s most spea pole of your own, that’s no problem; volunteers cial to me is that this partnership between Alterare there to literally “hook you up.” natives, the BRWA, and the DCR has enabled This year’s Family Fun Fishing Day was held at someone like Annie to take on a role and really be River Bend Farm in Uxbridge. Over one hundred valued for it. Embracing the contributions of and fifty people took part, a record for the event. everyone and giving back to the community at the In addition to fishing, the event included instruc- same time, is really what we’re all about.” tion on casting and tying techniques, face-paintFMI visit AlternativesNet.org. or FMI on the ing, food from Uxbridge First Holiday Night, and Blackstone River Watershed visit BRWA.org.
WHIFFLE BALL IN WHITINSv ILLE: Kids getting to learn about the history of mill league baseball in the Blackstone valley.
Seventeen Saturdays of Summer Fun
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park presents a series of hands-on, family-friendly Saturday programs now through September. Together with partners and volunteers, park staff will host activities with a focus on having fun while learning about the history, culture, or natural life within the Blackstone River Valley. Most programs will run from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Events are free and open to the public. Saturdays will focus on topics such as gardening for the birds, how to keep a nature journal, forestry, and responsible fishing. Upcoming cultural programs will highlight the industrial story of the Valley, the history of local innovation, and the arts scene today. Many events in this series are designed around
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the Healthy Parks/ Healthy People initiative of the National Park Service. The mission of Healthy Parks/Healthy People is to empower people to use parks to lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives while connecting to park resources. Ranger Kevin Klyberg explains, “We have a nationally significant story here in the Blackstone, and we particularly enjoy when we have a chance to tell that story in a way that gets folks active and outside.” A full listing of all Seventeen Saturdays of Summer Fun can be found on their website www.nps.gov/blrv or on Facebook page www. fb.com/ BlackstoneNPS. FMI about the park, contact Ranger Kevin Klyberg Kevin_Klyberg @NPS.GOV.
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Getting rid of excess belly fat
Sit-ups will not get rid of belly fat because you cannot get rid of fat in a certain area just by exercising the muscles underneath that fat. You will lose the most belly fat by exercising intensely in any sport (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, November 2008). Three groups of overweight, middle-aged women who suffered from Metabolic Syndrome completed 16-week programs of: (1) continuing their existing levels of activity with no change; (2) low-intensity exercise training five times a week at a level that did not cause breathing hard; and (3) high-intensity exercise training with three days a week hard enough to become short of breath and two days a week at an intensity not becoming short of breath. CAT scan X-rays and air displacement plethysmography studies showed that the high-intensity exercisers lost belly fat, both underneath their skin and inside their bellies. The low-intensity exercisers lost no measurable belly fat. STAY THE COURSE John Allegrini, Trainer Elite Feel Good Fitness American College of Sports Medicine Certified (ACSM) Health Coach Advisor feelgoodfitnessone.com feelgoodfitness1.com
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NATURE STORY HOUR Fridays in July, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center for a morning story and activity hour program designed to connect young children to nature with a nature story and outdoor activity followed by craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meets rain or shine, activities will be held in the upstairs “hayloft” during inclement weather. JUNIOR NATURALISTS Mondays in July, 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Nurture the natural urge to explore on this series of hands on activities and nature hikes. New topic every week. Suggested for elementary ages, older and younger siblings always welcome, no registration required. Children must be accompanied by adult. INSECT SAFARI Saturday, July 8th, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. River Bend Farm’s meadow is a great place to watch for insects. Get your family outside investigating nature and exploring on this catch and release bug hunt! CANAL TOWPATH WALK Sunday, July 9th, 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. This easy walk meets at River Bend Farm Visitor Center and continues along the canal’s towpath. Appropriate for all ages, walk with them and listen to stories about the canal's history, ecology, geology, and wildlife.
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Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park announces family programs at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569. 508-278-7604. All Programs are free and open to the public. For additional information, email blackstone.heritage@state.ma.us or call 508-278-7604
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Work in concert with nature when landscaping your yard Managing Garden Pests and Mosquitoes By Melinda Myers A garden filled with flowers, birds, bees and butterflies is a sight to behold. These winged beauties add color, sound and motion to our gardens. Plus, they help maximize a garden’s productivity by pollinating plants and managing plant-damaging pests. But what about those unwanted visitors to the garden? The aphids, mites and cabbage worms that feed upon our plants or the mosquitoes that feed upon us. There are ways to have a beautiful garden and at the same time enjoy the outdoors when we work with nature to manage our landscape. Add a birdbath, a few birdhouses and plants for the birds. They’ll repay you by eating many of the insects that feed upon your plants. Include seed-bearing plants like coneflowers, Rudbeckias and cosmos as well as berry plants like Juneberry, dogwood and firethorn. Add an evergreen and a few trees for shelter and nesting, if space allows. Include a hummingbird feeder and a few of their favorite flowers like columbine, salvia, penstemon, and phlox. Then watch as these fast flyers feed upon aphids, mites and mosquitoes in between sips of nectar. While watching the birds, bees and butterflies, examine your plants for garden pests. Catching insects early may mean the difference between a successful harvest and disappointment. Before reaching for the pesticides and destroying their food source, attract the good guys and manage unwanted pests with a few of these eco-friendly strategies. Tolerate a bit of damage and wait for the birds, lady beetles, praying mantis and other beneficial insects to move in and eat the bad bugs in the garden. Use barriers like row covers to keep cabbage worms off your cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels Sprouts. Sink shallow containers filled with beer into the soil around hostas and some of the other favorite plants of slugs and snails. These pests are attracted to the fermenting yeast, crawl inside and die. If the bad guys persist, step up your eco-friendly control. Knock small populations of aphids and mites off plants with a strong blast of water. Apply insecticidal soap or Summit YearRound Spray Oil if nature needs a helping hand. These organic insecticides are effective at managing pests, while gentle on the good guys when used properly. Keep mosquito populations to a minimum. Drain water from toys, buckets or any object that can hold water and serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Change the water in birdbaths several times a week. Toss a Mosquito Dunk (SummitResponsibleSolutions. com) in rain barrels and water features.
A bee pollinating a coneflower. Ph o t o by Mel in d a My er s , l l C
This organic insecticide only kills the larvae of mosquitoes, black flies and fungus gnats. It won’t harm bees, butterflies, birds, pets and people. Evaluate your success and make needed adjustments. Write a note in next year’s calendar to watch for the return of these pests. You’ll be ready to step in and lend nature a hand if needed. As you begin to work in harmony with nature you will find more birds, bees and butterflies visiting your garden. Together you can grow a beautiful and productive garden for all to enjoy. Gardening expert Melinda Myers has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For
Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was
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