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and Sons to Work Day" are great tools for broadening kids' perspectives of different jobs that are available - roles they might not have even thought existed.
For Jo Amato-Tuck, global partner development manager, Microsoft, the opportunity to inspire kids is deeply personal. She is a member of the Parent Employee Resource Group, which sponsors Bring your Kids to Work Day for the more than 40,000 employees in Redmond, Washington, and thousands more While it seems like kids need no in remote offices at Microsoft. help understanding technology What's more, Jo is a mother of in their day-to-day-lives, many three children, all of whom are at might not necessarily think about an age where they are asking more technology in a career capacity. questions not only about their Particularly for young girls, there mom's work, but about what sorts is an opportunity to encourage them of jobs might interest them (besides to explore this sector. Research being Adele someday). by the Computing Technology Industry Association found that She touts that sparking imagination 69 percent of women who have and inspiration in kids is not pursued careers in information particularly important for young technology attribute their choice to girls, who might feel like a career in not knowing what opportunities are technology isn't for them. "Young available to them. women visiting our office see diverse women working in myriad Programs like "Take Our Daughters areas. It gives them real, tangible
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Amato-Tuck has the following advice for parents hoping to spark • Bring your child to work, even for discussions about career ambitions short visits. It helps them understand your life outside of being a parent with kids: and gives them context on what you • Find out what your kids are do while they are at school. genuinely curious about, setting aside your own hopes or aspirations • It is never too early to build of what sort of work they'll pursue. mentorships. Take them to Foster that interest through books, places where they might meet a videos or other research in fun, professional that they can look up to and encourage them to ask relatable ways. meaningful questions. It is also a • Take advantage of programs like great opportunity to build social Take Our Daughters and Sons skills like sending a follow-up note to Work Day. If your profession to thank that person for their time.
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How parents can discuss is online. Parents won’t be able eliminate the internet or social social media with young to media from their kids’ lives. So children discussions about social media usage should be about responsible Parents of young children tend to usage, which should include limits have a lot on their minds. While on how much time kids spend social media may not be moms’ and online each day. dads’ foremost concern, it’s a topic that today’s parents must discuss • Don’t view social media as a with their children eventually. villain. While social media gets its share of deserved and undeserved Social media is largely uncharted criticism, UNICEF, in its “The territory for parents. Many parents State of the World’s Children of young children did not grow up 2017” report, noted that digital with social media. As a result, they technologies can serve as positive might not know what constitutes forces in the lives of young people. appropriate usage, and how to For example, digital technologies convey that to kids growing up allow children to access in a world where social media is information on issues affecting their so prevalent. Parents tasked with communities. Some youngsters discussing social media with kids may use that access as inspiration can consider the following tips. to change their communities for the better. In addition, social • Recognize today’s kids are the media allows young people with most connected people in the conditions such as cerebral palsy world. UNICEF notes that young to interact with their peers in ways people between the ages of 15 and they might not have been able to 24 are the most connected people interact in decades past. When in the world. Seventy-one percent discussing social media with their of people in that age group are children, parents can emphasize online, while just 48 percent of the these positive aspects while also total population across the globe noting the negatives associated with
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7 things you should know about addiction
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4. Use all available resources. Approaches for treating addiction include counseling, support groups, behavioral therapy and medication. Treatment plans depend on the patient's individual needs, the substances they use and severity of their illness.
"Finding quality treatment takes teamwork. I would recommend anyone who is going through 1. Don't ignore signs. this to find the resources in their Families often realize in hindsight towns. Connect with people and that signs were there. organizations that help families provide support to their loved "At first we didn't see the signs, but ones and support each other. we began to notice his moodiness, Organizations such as the Addiction saying he was doing one thing Policy Forum have the tools you but finding out later he was doing need. This would have been so something else. I wish I had known helpful when we were going what to look for," explains Katie, through it with my brother," says who lost her brother Zachary when Katie, who lost her brother Zachary. he was just 24. She also advocates combining many approaches. "When someone has Moodiness may seem typical for cancer, we don't choose between adolescents, but these behaviors chemo and radiation - we layer can signal addiction. Sudden treatments." mood changes, depression or hostility could be signs someone is 5. Overdoses are a warning. struggling with substance abuse - at Contrary to expectation, people who any age. If you suspect something is experience a non-fatal overdose are wrong, seek help. at heightened risk of fatal overdose. 2. Don't wait for rock bottom. The earlier someone begins treatment, the better.
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"After Emmett's fatal overdose, we found out that he had been seen at the hospital and revived with Narcan at least seven times over the "People are told the disease has to previous year - that is seven missed 'run its course' and to practice 'tough love' until they hit rock bottom. Now with fentanyl, rock bottom was a fatal overdose," shares Justin, who lost her son Aaron at age 20.
opportunities to intervene and save our son's life," says Aimee, mother of 20-year-old Emmett. "I can only imagine how life would look today if we had been given the opportunity to intervene and address Emmett's heroin use disorder during those crucial moments."
Teenagers are more vulnerable to substances because their brains aren't fully developed. Parents should model healthy behavior and talk to their children about the dangers of substance abuse.
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disappears and the gauge offers a reading. This reading should match the recommended PSI, which you can find on the driver's side door jamb or in the owner's manual. If the reading indicates the tires need air, head to your local tire shop or gas station.
water symbol on it. Then just remove the cap and check the fluid level in the reservoir so that you're ready to handle any weather down the road. 4) Update your roadside assistance Spring is a good time to make sure your roadside assistance plan is up to date - especially for the 42% of drivers behind the wheel of a vehicle six years or older. Be sure your service card is valid to give yourself peace of mind for any trip.
This is also a good time to check all four tires' treads. Insert a penny with Lincoln's head facing down and if his entire head is visible, it's time to replace your tires. For those who do need new tires, be sure to consider your driving habits and upcoming travel destinations, to 5) Wash your car ensure a flat tire doesn't hold up any Snow and salt can leave a lasting impact, especially within the wheel adventure. wells of a car. Give your vehicle a 3) Replace your windshield thorough cleaning to prevent any rust or permanent damage. Besides, wipers Snow and ice can really wear everyone wants their car to look down the blades on windshield shiny and clean in those road-trip wipers. Look for cracks, creases or social media posts as they head out imperfections in the blade's rubber, for their spring getaways! or if you notice streaks or grime on your windshield when using the No matter what destination drivers wipers, it's time to replace! Make are steering toward this spring, a sure the washer fluid is topped off few quick tune-ups will keep things by looking at the white, translucent running smoothly, all season long. container with a windshield or
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While income and savings cover the largest portion of college costs, scholarships and grants cover 28 percent of college costs, and students and parents use loans to account for 24 percent of college costs. Extended family and friends paid an additional 2 percent of college costs.
(StatePoint) The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition bill arrives. A new study by Sallie Mae suggests that while families are feeling confident in their decision making, While no single resource is nearly 40 percent do not have a plan used by all families, the most to pay for college. prevalent college funding sources -- scholarships, grants, and Last year, family income and parent income -- are each used savings covered 47 percent of by about three in five families, all college expenses, according with scholarships being the single to “How America Pays for most-used resource. In addition, College 2018,” the national study 57 percent of families used from Sallie Mae -- the nation’s scholarships last year, paying saving, planning, and paying for for almost a fifth of total college college company -- and Ipsos, an costs. Unfortunately, about a third independent global market research of families don’t even apply for company. scholarship opportunities. The annual report examines how families pay for college, how much they spent, and how they made their funding decisions. The average amount spent on college in 2017-18 was $26,458.
More than half of families, 53 percent, borrowed money to help pay for college last year and twothirds of these families said they had always planned to borrow to
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The complete report and other resources are available at SallieMae. com/HowAmericaPaysForCollege. When it comes to completing To join the conversation, use the Free Application for Federal #HowAmericaPays. For more Student Aid, (FAFSA), three- information, or to start your plan quarters of families report filing to pay for college, visit SallieMae. the form last year. However, the com. majority of them are not taking advantage of the earlier availability Experts say that with the right of the form: 69 percent of families tools and knowledge, families can are waiting until January or later develop a smart strategy for paying to complete the FAFSA, which is for college.
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Life Aboard a Whaling Ship DUDLEY - The Black Tavern Historical Society of Dudley will present Anne Barrett, storyteller, on Thursday May 16 at 7pm. She will relive the adventures of Mary Chipman Lawrence aboard the 19th
Stress Relief Workshop WEBSTER - EFT for Stress Relief workshop will take place on Saturday, May 18, 10:30am to 12pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Cost is $10 per person and includes a beverage
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Community Dinner WEBSTER - LifeChurch, 1 Nelson St., Webster is having a Community Dinner on Saturday, May 18 from 4pm-5pm serving a spaghetti dinner. Chicken Barbecue at Knights of Columbus Hall in Putnam PUTNAM, CT - There will be a chicken barbecue at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 64 Providence Street, Putnam, on Saturday, May 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. Fifteen dollars per person buys half a barbecued chicken, a whole baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, roll and coffee or tea. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scout Troop 21 Summer Camp Fund. For tickets, visits Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam, or call (860) 928-7241.
Sunday, May 19th DCLT’s 11th Annual Plant Sale Coming Soon WEBSTER - The plans for the 11th Annual DCLT Plant Sale, “Pollinators Sustain US” are nearing completion! DCLT’s annual major fundraiser will take place at Marty’s Liquors parking lot, 119 West Main St, Dudley on Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19 from 9am-3pm. Be sure to stop by our theme table which shares information on the importance of pollinators and the “Kid’s Corner”, where Cam the Butterfly will assist the children with fun gardening activities! This event has truly become a tradition in Dudley! Perennials, House plants, Vegetables, Heirloom Tomatoes and MUCH more will be on sale for your spring planting needs! Gently used garden items, reusable and at bargain prices, are available at “The Garden Shed”. Garden tools, garden art work, creative pots, lanterns, mobiles, birdhouses, bird feeders, etc can be found here! 2019 Raffles include a Cedar Planter with Copper Trellis( Pictured, 40”W x 65” H) expertly handcrafted by one of our members! Several items including a “Pollinator Heroes” basket, a Children’s “Pollinators in Your Backyard” basket and multiple Potted Garden Plants will also be included in the raffles. So, drop buy, pick up your gardening needs, learn a little on Saturday from our Master Gardeners on hand to answer any questions, AND bring your CHILDREN -- there is a special, fun table for them to experience gardening first hand! This a great annual event that helps Dudley preserve its precious, beautiful open spaces for us all to enjoy!
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Library on Thursday, May 23 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and he will present on the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. He will cover the story of Metro Boston’s water supply, detail what the towns destroyed for the Quabbin looked like, and what life in them was like. He is the author of 16 books relating to the history of the lost valley and is Chair of the Board of the Friends of the Quabbin. Free and no registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. CONTACT 508-949-8021 or email pearle@cwmars.org.
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Auburn Junior Woman’s Club 17th Annual Memorial Day Duck Race AUBURN - Come and enjoy the Auburn Junior Woman’s Club Annual Memorial Day Duck Race on Monday, May 27! Immediately following the Memorial Day Parade which starts at 10am. Auburn Pubic Library grounds (Mirror Pond in the back) $500 first place prize to the duck that crosses the finish first, plus many more prizes. Free activities for children! Ducks can be adopted at the fire station during the parade and at the library prior to the race. Free Parking. For more information, or to adopt your duck, Local Amnesty International email us AuburnJuniors@gmail. Group #356 Meeting WEBSTER - Local Amnesty In- com. ternational Group #356 meets on Tuesday, May 21 from 7pm to 8pm Tuesday, May 28th at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Movies at the Library Main Street, Webster. New members welcome! For more informa- CHARLTON - Please join the tion visit our Facebook page www. Charlton Public Library on Tuesfacebook.com/AI356 or call 508- day, May 28 for two showings of A Dog Ways Home, starring Ashley 949-6232. Judd. The first showing in at 11am and the second is at 5:30pm. “A feThursday, May 23rd male dog travels four hundred miles Genealogy Group Pres: Creation in search of her owner throughout a Colorado wilderness”. Rated PG. 1h of the Quabbin Reservoir DUDLEY - J.R. Greene will be at 36min. Adventure, Drama, Family. the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Grandparents Raising Grandchildren WEBSTER - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a Support Group that meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster. This is a great opportunity for Grandparents and other relatives who are raising grandchildren to met and share their strengths, experiences, resources and questions with others. Speakers are welcome to share information about resources that may be available to families as well.
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Thursday, May 30th Health & Wellness Fair at Tri-Valley DUDLEY - Tri-Valley, Inc. announces its Second Annual Health & Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 10am to 1pm at our 10 Mill Street, Dudley, MA headquarters. The Fair is sponsored by Baystate Benefit Services and is a free event designed for older adults and caregivers. Free screenings will be provided by the Lions Club (vision screening), Holden Hearing Aid Center, Page Chiropractic, and benefits enrollment assistance will be provided by appointment. Attendees will have a chance to win raffles prizes of: three (3) packages of one night stays for two including breakfast donated by: The Publick House Historic Inn, Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center, and the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center. Beverages and snacks will be available throughout the event and free ample parking is available.
Saturday, June 1st Outdoor Flea Market to be held in Oxford DUDLEY - An outdoor Flea Market will be held on Saturday, June 1st (rain date: June 8) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Oxford, 355 Main Street (Route 12) in Oxford. Morning coffee and donuts and lunchtime hot dogs, beverages and snacks will be available.
Reservations from vendors are now being accepted. Each 10x10 space is $15 and vendors must bring their own table. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the church office at 508-987-2211 or at officeadmin@ oxfordfirstucc.org, or contact Fran at 508-987-8961.
Monday, June 3rd The World War II Home Front In New England DUDLEY - Author and historian David Garnes will be at the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library in Dudley on Monday, June 3 from 6pm to 7:45pm and will lead a discussion of the WWII home front in New England cities, a subject he explores in his latest book “Waitin’ For The Train To Come In.” Bring your memories of WWII and your questions and join us for a lively and entertaining conversation. CONTACT Drusilla Carter at 508-9498021 or email dcarter@cwmars.org.
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SP R IN G 2019 3pm at the Southbridge Town Common Gazebo on Mechanic St. This is an opportunity for all knitters, and crocheters- to come together and do needlework in peace and harmony with people from all over the world. There is no charge, just come on down for as much time as you have. Bring your needlework and a chair. The gazebo has a roof... so no sunscreen needed! The police station at the end of the common has public accessible restrooms. For snacks or beverages- Margaux’s deli is across the street. WWKIPDay started in 2005 with 25 public events. Since then, the day has grown tremendously- with so many countries involved! Check wwkipday.com for a list of the many participating countries and locations. We are very proud to be part of such an event. It is a wonderful way to come together- doing a fun activity, meeting people, making new friends, and celebrating a shared love. Hope to see you there. Rain or shine, but we do prefer shine!
Thursday, June 13th Pearle Jam Concert Series Kickoff Event DUDLEY - The kickoff concert for the Annual Pearle Jam concert series will be on Thursday, June 13 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm and will feature singer/songwriter duo KC & Rhiannon. CONTACT: Drusilla Carter at 508-949-8021 or email dcarter@cwmars.org. The Who, What, Where, When of Baseball in Webster WEBSTER - The Webster/Dudley Historical Society will be hosting Richard Tourangeau on Thursday, June 13 at the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster starting at 6:30pm ‘til 8pm. The program will be about “The Who, What, Where, When” of how baseball began in the Webster/Dudley area. Richard Tourangeau belongs to the Society of American Baseball Research and
is a long time member of Friends of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Saturday, June 15th Boat Responsibly - Get Your 2019 Vessel Safety Check WEBSTER - Bring any type of watercraft from kayaks, canoes, PWCs, sailboats, cabin cruisers, to ski & pontoon boats to Memorial Beach Boat Ramp on Saturday, June 15. Nipmuc Cove, Webster Lake, MA (Rain date June 16) for a stem to stern check of equipment for compliance to federal and state safety regulations. Vessels can be inspected on a trailer as well as afloat. Trailered vessels, not having Webster access sticker and not launching, can be examined at the entrance gate to Memorial Ramp. The ramp can accommodate boats arriving by water. The stations will be active from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Tuesday, June 18th Grandparents Raising Grandchildren WEBSTER - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a Support Group that meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster. This is a great opportunity for Grandparents and other relatives who are raising grandchildren to met and share their strengths, experiences, resources and questions with others. Speakers are welcome to share information about resources that may be available to families as well.
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AUTOS 1999 FORD F150 4X4: w/cap, red, stepside, loaded w/captains chairs. 119k. $4495. obo. Partial trade ok. Mike: 508-752-7474 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 HD 4X4: with plow, 8ft bed, 67k, $7500. Mike: 508-752-7474
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FOR SALE 2003 28’ CITATION TRAVEL TRAILER: Excellent Condition. Only used two weeks a year. Loads of extras. All tow gear included. $7500. 508-878-3280 AIR CONDITIONERS: GE 5200 BTU’s & Haier 5000 BTU’s. $75 each. 508987-2426
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BABY CRIB: Excellent Condition. Only $30. 508-736-8234 LIKE NEW MOTORCYCLE: 2014 Victory Vison Tour. Loaded w/options. ONLY 2,000 miles. Not even broken in! Paid 20k. Asking $13,500. 774-2006387
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HOME SERVICES WEST ENTERPRISE: Full service seamless gutter installation, repair & cleaning. 5” & 6”. Variety of colors to choose from. Mike: C-860-373-4844 H-860-974-8702 HOUSE CLEANING: rates, bonded, great Wendy: 774-262-9166
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LOCAL SEMI RETIRED CARPENTER SEEKING WORK: 25 PLUS years experience as owner operator of a finish carpentry business. SMALL JOBS WELCOMED! Oxford, MA. Dick Shumway 727-458-9835 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING: Quality work with experience. Affordable rates & excellent references. FREE Estimates. 508-987-1308 PATRIOT’S PLUMBING & HEATING: Serving Central Mass. 40 plus years experience. FREE Estimates. 413-6686544
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