The New Uxbridge Times - July, 2013

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Kleya enjoys barrier-free camp Uxbridge resident, Janet Kleya, shows off her catch while fishing off the dock at Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks, a fully accessible, barrierfree summer camp located in Hebron, Connecticut. Kleya is one of 50 campers who attended this year’s MS Vacation Week, which took place June 9th through June 14th. The sixday holiday is an annual program, hosted by the National MS Society, Connecticut and Greater New England chapters, for people liv-

ing with the disabling effects of multiple sclerosis, a disease for which there is no cure. Kleya, who worked for many years at General Motors, was diagnosed with MS in 1986. She says her favorite camp activities include kayaking and fishing. For more information on MS, its effects and the many ways the National MS Society, Greater New England Chapter, assists people living with MS, visit www. msnewengland.org for more information.

McGowan earns Eagle Scout recognition

MISSION COMPLETE  -  Thomas  McGowan  and  his  Eagle Scout Veterans Memorial Project.

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Thomas McGowan from Whitinsville, a junior from Valley Tech in the HVAC/R shop, recently earned Eagle Scout recognition for his Veterans Memorial Project for Boy Scout Troop 155 which he unveiled on Memorial Day. In order to become an Eagle Scout, each candidate must plan, develop and prove leadership skills in a Service Project, reflective of exemplary Eagle Scout service. For his project to earn his advancement, Tom's objective was to create something different, something that would make an honorable contribution. When he spoke with Mr. William Audette of the Blackstone Valley Veterans Association, he mentioned a small plot of 43 solid white crosses that represented POWs and MIAs from WWI, WWII, as well as the Vietnam and Korean wars,

near the Whitinsville Community Center that were in dire need of repair. These crosses were originally presented to the Veterans over 20 years ago as part of Peter Gauthier's Eagle Scout project. He decided he could apply his skills along with skills from other fellow students at Valley Tech to create new, freshly painted crosses with engraved metal nameplates. He presented his project to his instructor, Mr. Mark Fitzpatrick, who helped him work collaboratively with students from Manufacturing Technology, Painting and Design Technology and Construction Technology to recreate symbolic representations for each of the individual memorials. "Tom's dedication to Veterans was the driving influence in his Eagle Project," stated Troop 155 Scout Master Howard

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Carlson. "This project should be recognized for its importance to our servicemen's sacrifice and to honor those who gave so much for our independence. His efforts on this project are an inspiration for all." In his dedication speech on Memorial Day, Tom stated "If you look at the crosses before you, on each of the nameplates you'll find engraved the words "You Are Not Forgotten" which signifies the sacrifice and service they provided for our country is cherished." Tom is very actively involved with varsity lacrosse and football. He also is involved with both the National Honor Society and National Technical Society. In his spare time, he works tirelessly volunteering with his troop to support the community and his church.

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