The New Uxbridge Times - April, 2010

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Town News……………Page 4

Calendar……………Page 25

Society………………Page 27

Senior Corner ………Page 31

School News ………Page 35

Business News ……Page 39

Sports………………Page 43

Real Estate …………Page 45

Classified……………Page 47

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VOLUME 19 • ISSUE 4 Uxbridge • North Uxbridge • Linwood • Douglas • Northbridge • Whitinsville • Sutton • Manchaug APRIL 2010

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Uxbridge High School students havejumped in the director’s chairs to bringto life – and video – an important mes-sage about safe and sober driving dur-ing the prom and graduation seasons asparticipants in the Executive Office ofPublic Safety and Security’s (EOPSS)2010 Dance. Don’t Chance. video con-test.

Open to registered high school jun-iors and seniors across the state, teenswrite and produce 60-second videospromoting safe driving and discourag-ing underage drinking for the chance towin fabulous prom-related prizes.

Safety belt usage, speeding, drag rac-ing, and distracted driving (i.e. textingand cell phone use) are among theimportant issues students addres-

sed. JAM’N 94.5 radio personalitieswill select the winning video after stu-dents and the general public have castvotes for their favorites.

“The creative efforts of these students

help spread vitally important messagesto the least experienced drivers in theCommonwealth, their peers,” saidPublic Safety and Security SecretaryMary Elizabeth Heffernan. “I com-mend the students who have submittedvideos for working so diligently tobring attention to the dangerous riskybehaviors of some teenagers who climbbehind the wheel. We should all be con-cerned.”

The Dance. Don’t Chance. contestwinners will receive prizes from anumber of sponsors. Prizes included:

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By Constance Dwyer

“I have been asking myself alot…What is my life all about? Ibelieve now, more than ever, it is…tohelp the poorest of the poor as Jesus hascalled us to do.” Todd Pihl, Uxbridge,Haiti earthquake survivor

Thankful to still be alive after facingthe devastation of the Haiti earthquake,Todd Pihl of Uxbridge considers hissurvival as a “bit of a miracle.” He wasin Haiti with a para-church group,Mission E4 to “work with the poor inHaiti” from January 9th - l6th when adevastating earthquake struck onJanuary 12th.

“I was in the pediatric ward withMission E4 president Scott Long visit-ing a sick boy about 7 years of agewhen the earthquake hit. It soundedlike a bomb and the whole ground wasmoving back and forth, like waves on alake. The earthquake lasted about 37seconds, which seemed like an eternity.You could not even move--the groundwas rolling under our feet. When wewere able to make it outside it lookedand felt like Armageddon, the earthcoming to an end. Everyone was in thestreets. It was total devastation.” Hesaid, to this day, he can still hear theHaitian people crying out to “Jezi,”Creole for Jesus. “In the midst of thedestruction there is revival in Haiti.Every night from sun down to sun upHaitian people gather and are cryingout to God. The reports coming backfrom teams are that this continues evennow. It is awe inspiring to witness thefaith of these people in the midst ofwhat is going on”

Over the following week the team of40 helped the injured and he is stillamazed that none of his team “even gota scratch,” despite the surroundingdestruction. “There were large wallsthat fell next to one of the team busses.A telephone pole fell 2 feet in front of

one of our buses. It is truly a miraclethat none of us were hurt when over200,000 people died around us.”

Todd explained that Mission E4 sendspeople to Haiti every month and theywere primarily working in Leogane(epicenter of earthquake). They havebeen able to get 1,000 tents, althoughthey were promised 5,000 through oneof the big aid groups. The aid is comingtoo slow. “The need is still there and it’simportant to work with the local pastorsto get the aid out since they understandhow to do it and have their networks inplace. The government agencies don’thave the same networking capability. Itis a very difficult situation and it hasnot improved much since the earth-quake first hit”

He remarked that since the Chileearthquake Haiti is now in the back-ground, but 250,000 people died inHaiti compared to 800 in Chile. “Bothsituations are very bad, but it’s discon-certing to me that Haiti is not in thenews anymore. I suppose that is thenature of the media. I’m still strugglingwith what I can do. I just tell as manypeople as I can and try not to look at thewhole situation and become over-whelmed and give up. I encouragepeople to just do what God is callingthem to do, whether that is to pray, togive money or supplies, to support aHaitian child through MissionE4 web-site or to go to Haiti. There is an oppor-tunity to go and learn and be an encour-agement to these people who are suffer-ing and have lost their homes, friends,and families.” He somberly added thatwhen you see so many people die in aninstant, you recognize that “there’s aday of reckoning for all of us”. I havebeen asking myself a lot over the pastmonth, “What is my life all about?” Ibelieve now more than ever it is toreach out and serve the widows, and the

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Uxbridge Man SurvivesEarthquake In HaitiAnother resident returns to minister aid

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Organic regulationsfinalizedDear Editor,

The U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) recently finalized regulationsthat will ensure organically certifiedproduction practices are in keepingwith the spirit of what an organic labelmeans to consumers.

The organic rule already required thatproducers afford access to pasture toreceive certification, but the new rulewill clarify vague language about howmuch grazing is enough and the limitedcircumstances under which animals canbe denied pasture access. Previousrequirements, for instance, allowedsome products to receive the certifiedorganic label although the animalsrarely set foot outside a confined ani-mal feeding operation (CAFO).

To obtain the label under the new rule,producers will have to give livestockaccess to the outdoors year-round andgraze animals throughout the grazingseason, which must be at least 120days. The rules ensure that minimumamount of an animals’ food come frompasture. A report by the Union ofConcerned Scientists found that graz-ing animals on pasture is not only lessdamaging to the environment than rais-ing animals inside confined operations,but that meat and milk from grass-fedcows can contain higher levels of goodfats that may provide health benefits.

USDA’s new rules will remove ambi-guity for producers in meeting organicstandards and give consumers greaterconfidence that milk and meat bearingthe organic label have been produced inways that truly benefit people, animals,and the environment.

Brise tencer; Food policy advocateUnion of Concerned Scientists

Washington, DC

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Dear Editor,

representative Jennifer Callahan ofSutton recently sponsored legislationthat would make Vaillancourt Folk Artthe official Christmas ornament andcollectible maker of Massachusetts.

We are humbled and honored thatrep. Callahan has taken time from herbusy legislative schedule to assist ourcompany. In these tough economictimes we have seen the multi billiondollar Christmas industry force manyAmerican Christmas Manufacturers outof business and have seen the Chinesedominate this market. As it standsVaillancourt Folk Art is one of a handfull of American manufacturers left inthe country. This Designation would beextremely helpful in enabling us to geta foot hold in the Federal and Statebuildings that decorate for the holidaysas well as many of America’s finermuseums.

This filing by representative Callahanis very consistent with her ongoingsupport of small businesses in the val-ley. When we were relocating our busi-ness and considering options outside ofMassachusetts, rep Callahan was theonly public official that made sure westayed in the valley. When it came to

highway signage it was rep Callahanthat assisted us in the process. In orderto get the State Office of Travel andTourism to list our studios, rep.Callahan brought the Undersecretary ofEconomic Development to our site andit was resolved.

representative Callahan continuous-ly brings state officials not only to ourbusiness, but to other businesses in thearea. A lot of politicians talk abouthelping small business, but typically inMassachusetts the only thing that getsdone in Boston is creating paperwork

and legislation that make it more diffi-cult for small businesses to survive. Intalking with other small business own-ers in the valley, it is apparent that rep.Callahan understands and continuouslyassists the companies in her district.

I know that Jennifer Callahan’s workon behalf of Vaillancourt Folk Art andour 20 plus employees has been of

tremendous assistance in keeping ourcompany alive and thriving in theBlackstone Valley. It is all about jobsand rep. Callahan has assisted in keep-ing our workers employed.

Gary Vaillancourt

President Vaillancourt Folk Art

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Sticker Shock...Letter to the Editor,

I am sorry that reader Ms. CarolZabinski was offended by one of thescads of bumper stickers on my littlecar. As soon as it has faded, restassured, I will cover it with a brandnew one that is my favorite and onlypokes fun of myself and paranoiacsintent on reading subversive agendasin bumper sticker messages. It reads:EVIL MUTANT LIBErAL.

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Jimmy Fund clinic patient KatieHayes, 11, of Douglas is participatingin the 114th Boston Marathon as part ofthe Dana-Farber Marathon ChallengePatient Partner program. Katie wasdiagnosed with two brain tumors in2003 and began treatment two yearsago. She is a typical 11-year-old girl.She has an older brother, robbie, 16,who is great with her. Katie’s hobbiesinclude swimming in the SpecialOlympics, horseback riding and play-ing with her Littlest Pet Shop toys.Katie loves animals and hopes to workwith them when she grows up.

The Patient Partner Program is a cor-nerstone of the Dana-Farber MarathonChallenge. runners are paired withDana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinicpatients and serve as inspiration for

each other. runners undergo intensiveand grueling training to prepare for the26.2-mile run and look up to theiryoung patients as motivation to keeprunning regardless of what hurts. Theyoung patients develop an optimisticmindset, distracting them from their ill-ness as well as gaining a new life-longfriendship.

Katie’s patient partner for the secondyear in a row is Kathleen Lutz ofAuburn. Katie and Kathleen look for-ward to working together again.

All proceeds raised from each DFMCrunner go directly to fund the ClaudiaAdams Barr Program in InnovativeBasic Cancer research at Dana-FarberCancer Institute in Boston, a world-renowned leader in cancer research andtreatment. More than $43 million has

been raised since the DFMC’s incep-tion in 1990 and hopefully through gen-erous contributions this year’s goal ofraising $4.4 million will be met.

If you would like additional informa-tion or would like to set up an interviewplease contact Dana Finn at 617-632-5655 or [email protected].

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town NewsBest VotingCommunityContest

At the halfway mark of the 2009 -2010 Senator Louis Bertonazzi Founda-tion “Best Voting Community” contest,the town of Mendon leads the 19 towncompetition after three elections.

The totals of the 2009 local elections,December U.S. Senate Primary andJanuary U.S. Senate election show anupper tier of seven communities with avoting percentage of over 30%. Theyare Mendon, Upton, Sutton, Hopedale,Milford, Northbridge and Auburn inthat order.

Bellingham, Millville, Oxford,Westborough, Dudley, Grafton andUxbridge comprise the middle tier oftowns having had a voting percentageof 29% down to 26% in descendingorder.

Finally, to this point, the trailingtowns of Douglas, Charlton, Black-stone, Southbridge, and Websterrecorded totals of nearly 25% down tojust 21%.

Mendon set the pace in the 2009 localelections followed by Milford, Sutton,Upton, Oxford and Auburn.

In the December U.S. Senate Primary,Hopedale had the top turnout, withWestborough, Sutton, Auburn, Upton,Bellingham, and Grafton close behind.

The January U.S. Senate Election sawUpton narrowly lead Hopedale,Mendon, Northbridge, Sutton, Belling-ham and Westborough.

The figures from these three electionswill now be added to the results of thenext three elections, namely the 2010local elections, 2010 September Pri-mary and the 2010 November election.The town with the best combined totalwill be the winner of the Senator LouisBertonazzi Foundation OutstandingCitizenship Award as “Best VotingCommunity”.

A check for $1,000 will be presentedto that town’s Clerk and Board ofRegistrars, along with a plaque to theBoard of Selectman. That plaque iscurrently in the Northbridge Town Hall,the winner of the 2007 – 2008 competi-tion. In addition, a large banner will beunfurled and awarded permanently tothe townspeople.

Just as the rankings have shifted witheach of the first three elections, it isexpected that the next three electionturnouts will have a profound effect onthe final standings. Hopefully, this willprovide an additional incentive for allvoters in each of the 19 towns to exer-cise their voting privilege...a privilegewon and protected by the sacrifice of somany over the years.

The Senator Louis BertonazziFoundation Board of Directors are Dr.Carl DiGregorio, Chairman; MichaelDivrio, Treasurer; Attorney DavidBertonazzi, Clerk; and Cynthia Casey,Thomas Cullen, Gail Crimaldi, JosephNigro, Patrick Niro, Stanley Nalewajkoand Louis Bertonazzi, ex-officio.

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Shed those winter blues and plan tospend an evening out in Douglas onWednesday, April 28th, when theDouglas Democrats host their firstannual Spring Night Out.

The evening will start at the E.N.Jenckes Store Museum with wine andcheese and socializing at this historicjewel located on Main Street. Tour thegeneral store and talk with those whowork hard to preserve and protect thisunique National Historic register prop-erty.

The evening will continue with a buf-fet supper at Falzone’s restaurant, alsolocated on Main Street, offering deli-

ciously prepared entrees and mouthwatering side dishes. The Falzonebrothers bring the flavor of Boston’sNorth End to Douglas and you willenjoy a most delicious meal.

return to the E.N. Jenckes StoreMuseum for special live music and achocolate tasting to round out theevening. This is a unique package espe-cially designed to support local busi-nesses and organizations in Douglas.The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. and tick-ets are $25 each. Please call Lisa at 508-341-4876 for tickets. Space is limitedand you won’t want to miss this specialevening!

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On April 2nd and 3rd the UxbridgeFire Association will be selling flowersfor Easter. This event will take place inthe Municipal Parking Lot at theSaver’s Bank on North Main St., inUxbridge.

On Friday, April 2nd during the hours

of 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday,April 3rd, the hours will be 9:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m.

For further information please contactCaptain Melissa Blodgett at theUxbridge Fire Department, 508-278-2787.

Uxbridge Fire Associationholds Easter Flower Sale

The Douglas Historical Society willbe holding its annual membershipmeeting from 1:00–4:00 p.m. on Sun-day, April 18th, at the E.N. JenckesStore Museum located at 283 MainStreet in Douglas.

A terrific selection of breads andsoups are shared among attendees associety members gather to prepare forthe coming year of business, programsand events that will be held at the store

museum. Among those anticipated thisyear is the return of the farmers marketon the store museum grounds, a rhubarbchallenge, special Friday evening pro-grams, Octoberfest, Ladies Night andmore.

The much anticipated spring event isopen to the public and it is a favoriteamong members. For information andmembership details, visit the web site atwww.DouglasHistoricalSociety. org.

Douglas Historical Societymembership meeting date set

The 4th Annual Art in the ValleyShow will be held on April 9th and 10that the Grafton Elementary School,located at 105 Millbury Street inGrafton. Opening reception is Fridayfrom 7 to 9 p.m. and features program,light refreshment and music with addi-tional show hours on Saturday from 10-2 p.m. Over 100 students, K-7th grade,will exhibit their work representing par-ticipating public and private schools

throughout the Blackstone Valley.Family, friends, and the general publicare invited to witness this engaging andcolorful event of Valley-wide pride thathighlights inventive minds and engag-ing school arts programs.

Art in the Valley is funded by a gen-erous donation from the Sunshine SignCompany to the Blackstone ValleyEducation Foundation.

Annual “Art in the Valley” Show

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The Uxbridge Newcomers & NativesClub (UNNC) is a non-profit, fraternalorganization established for the benefitof the community and is designed toenable individuals, couples and fami-lies to enjoy activities together as wellas socialize and network with fellowmembers and neighbors.

Here is a list of events tobe held in the next twomonths:Monday, April 5 - GeneralMembership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10 - Family CandlepinBowling, Billiards & Pizza Party atSparetime Lanes in Whitinsville (smallmember & non-member fees apply)

Our Interest Groups continue to meeton a regular basis as follows: Book Club meets on the 3rd Wednes-

day of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Craft Club meets on the 1st Tuesdayand 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:15pm-9:15 p.m. Men's Cards Club meets on the lastSaturday of the month, 7-10:00 p.m.

Playgroup meets Wednesday morn-ings, 9-11:00 a.m. at the

Community House onCourt Street (behind the

Town Common) for childrenage 5 and under.

Walking Club meets 1 to 3 times perweek, weather permitting.Movie Club meets on the last Saturdayof the month at 7:30 p.m.

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The American red Cross is holdingtheir monthly Uxbridge Blood Drive onMonday, April 26th at the UxbridgeV.F.W. Hall on route 16 between 2:00-7:00 p.m. All presenting BloodDonors will receive a Free red CrossUmbrella.

To ensure the quickest possibleprocess, please call 800-rED-CrOSS (800) 733-2767 or visitredCrossBlood.org for more informa-tion or to schedule your appointment todonate blood. Walk-In donors arealways welcome, however appoint-ments are preferred. Blood donors mustbe at least 16 years of age, weigh atleast 110 pounds and be in general

good health.“You may safely donate blood every

56 days, and many donors do it everyother month”, says Adam Edelstein,Blood Donor recruiter for theAmerican red Cross. “We hold blooddrives once a month at the UxbridgeV.F.W. so that donors who want to geton a regular donation schedule can doso.”

Each pint of blood collected can savethe lives of up to three hospital patients,as it is separated into red Cells,Platelets & Plasma. The goal for thisblood drive is to get 80 people throughthe door, which should yield 65 pints.

“There is no substitute for human

blood. Life saving blood is only avail-able to hospital patients when donatedby volunteer community members likeyou” adds Edelstein.

The entire process takes about onehour (registration, Health History,Donation Time, followed by time at thecanteen). Please invest an hour of yourday and Give the Gift of Life!

Uxbridge Blood Driveat VFW on April 26th

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New Venture, will be holding an orga-nizational meeting on Wednesday,April 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lydia TaftHouse, 60 Quaker Highway. Learnwhat The Lions Club can mean for youand your community.

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UXBrIDGE - Barbara (rice) Frabotta,78, of Uxbridge passed away on March10, in Beaumont Nursing Home after along battle with multiple sclerosis.

She leaves her husband of 52 years,Peter Frabotta, Jr.; four children, A.Katherine Lyons and her husband Neilof Whitinsville; Susan M. Frabotta andher partner Edward Bedard ofUxbridge, Peter Frabotta III ofGoffstown, NH, and robert Frabottaand his wife Lynn of Northbridge; fourgrandchildren, Nathan and NatalieLyons; and Chloe and Olivia Frabotta;two brothers, Peter E. rice and Charlesrice both of Uxbridge; a sister HelenDuffy of Uxbridge and several nephewsand nieces. She was predeceased by herbrother, Leo rice.

Born in Worcester on June 5, 1931,she was the daughter of the late Peter E.and Katherine (Tynan) rice and haslived in Uxbridge all her life. She grad-uated from Uxbridge High School andMemorial School of Nursing. Sheworked as a registered nurse for manyyears at Children’s Hospitals in bothBoston and New York City.

She was a member of the UxbridgeWomen’s Club and St. Mary’s Parish inUxbridge. In her spare time sheenjoyed playing Scrabble, Bingo, cross-word puzzles, and bowling in heryounger years. She loved to travel, dineout and enjoyed attending her grand-children’s events and spending timewith them as well.

Barbara (Rice) Frabotta

New CancerBereavementSupport Group

Losing a loved one or friend to canceris a devastating experience and oftenthe support of others can make a hugedifference in the healing process. Thisnew support group, facilitated by alicensed clinical social worker, offersan opportunity for those who haveexperienced the loss of a significantperson in their lives to cancer to cometogether to support one another andexplore ways to cope with their griefand loss. It meets on the secondMonday of each month from 7 to 8:30p.m. in the Woman’s Pavilion Confer-ence room, located on the 4th floor ofthe Hill Health Center at Milfordregional Medical Center.

There is no cost to attend and registra-tion is not necessary. For information,call Margie Gonzalez, LICSW at (508)473-1190, extension 3119.

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chUrcheS (NAC) will host an ecu-menical Good Friday Service on April2nd, Noon-3:00 pm at the PresbyterianChurch located at 51 Cottage Street inWhitinsville. The theme will be "TheSeven Last Words of Christ from theCross," with rev. rick Underwood, as thecoordinator. You may come and go anytime during the three hours.

The Northbridge Association ofChurches (NAC) will host an ecumenicalEaster Sunrise Service on April 4 at 6:45a.m. at the Whitinsville Town Common.rev. robert Sherwood will be the coordi-nator. refreshments will follow at TrinityChurch.

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of Uxbridge located on the town commonis pleased to announce that on Thursday,April 1st, they will present an Upperroom Service beginning with a meal ofsoup, bread, cheeses and fruit. The servicewill be followed by the Sacrament of theLord's Supper around the tables.

At 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday we will holda Sunrise Service at the river Bend StatePark. The service will be followed bybreakfast in the Fellowship room of theCommunity House.

Our Annual Easter Sunday Service willbe held at 9:30 a.m. with special Hymns,the Easter Story, and a church filled with

Lilies. All are welcome.

Holy Week & Easter Sunrise Services

BVC ConcertBand performsSpring Concert

The Blackstone Valley CommunityConcert Band will be performing theireighth annual Spring Concert,“Beyond the Horizon”, in the North-bridge High School Auditorium onFriday, April 30th, at 7:00 p.m.Admission is free, although donationswill be gratefully accepted.

The repertoire for this year's concertis music that expresses the beauty,mystery, and excitement of outerspace. We’ll musically explore theplanets, travel through the cosmos, and“go where no man has gone before”.

Our musical explorations will includeSymphonic Suite from Star Trek, StarWars-The Marches, When You WishUpon a Star, and Jupiter by GustavHolst. We’ll continue our musicalexploration of space with a return toearth for What a Wonderful World.Then we’ll move further into the uni-verse with Journey Through Orion, Ofa Distant Star, Transit of Venus March,Beyond the Horizon, and the fanfarefrom Also Sprach Zarathustra (musicused in 2001 A Space Odyssey).

In addition, the BVCCB will be pre-miering an arrangement of Fly Me tothe Moon that was arranged especiallyfor this concert by the band's baritonesaxophonist, John rheaume. John is amusic teacher in the Douglas publicschools. This is music that your wholefamily will enjoy. We hope you canmake it.

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Ladies Auxiliary, route 16, Uxbridgeis sponsoring an Old Fashion PolishPicnic on Saturday, May 22nd from 1 –6:00 p.m. Featured will be ethnicfoods, polka dancing and games.Admission is free.

On Saturday, April 17th from 10:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Hab will be havinga Spring 2010 Lawn and Garden Show.See what local lawn and garden busi-nesses have to offer for the springtimeseason! The concession stand will beopen and there will be raffles anddemonstrations throughout the day.

Admission is free. The Hab will beaccepting donations for non-perishablefood and paper products for the localfood bank. Should you have any ques-tions on the event, please contact, EventCoordinator, Tricia Trask @ [email protected]. Hope to see youthere!

Spring 2010 Lawn & Garden Show presented at The HabThe event directors of “Keeping the

HeartB.E.A.T” are looking for volun-teers to participate in their pediatriccancer benefit. The event is beingorganized completely by college stu-dents in the Boston area – any studentsfrom any schools are welcome to par-ticipate! If interested in dancing, vol-unteering, performing, or promotionvisit www.keepingtheheartbeat.org formore information and to sign up.Keeping the HeartB.E.A.T is a com-munity event and is open to the gener-al public after the purchase of a ticket.

Keeping the HeartB.E.A.T is an 8-hour dance marathon event benefitingthe Jimmy Fund that will raise funds toaid the fight against pediatric cancer atDana-Farber Cancer Institute. Theevent, arranged by the BerkleeEntrepreneur Action Team and the col-lege students of Boston, will be held atthe House of Blues Boston on Lans-

downe Street Sunday, April 18th from4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. The event willfeature several bands, dance teams,and DJ’s throughout the night.

If interested in performing or donat-ing to the cause, visit keepingtheheart-beat.org or contact Nicole Egan tolearn about entertainment and sponsor-ship opportunities.For more informa-tion, contact Nicole Egan at 267-391-7763 or [email protected] or visit www.KeepingTheHeartbeat.org.

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At a press conference at the AsaWaters Mansion in Millbury on March9th, Congressman richard Nealannounced that the John H. ChafeeBlackstone river Valley NationalHeritage Corridor Commission award-ed a total of $173,970 to twenty organ-izations in the Blackstone Valley forprojects ranging from historic preserva-tion to river cleanup. Projects wereselected from 47 applications theCommission received in response tothe Call for Proposals it issued lastNovember. Taking into account thematch provided by applicants, the com-bined value of the projects is estimated

at close to $1.2 million. Funding wasmade possible by congressional appro-priations, received by the Commissionfor the specific purpose of implement-ing partnership projects.

"There are few initiatives in mycareer that I have been more excitedabout than this project," Neal said."This has been a partnership on manylevels. You will determine the fate ofthese initiatives. The technologiesdeveloped here in the valley were takento every corner of the globe. It's thefoundation of American history.

“This is a perfect example of how theHeritage Corridor approach works,”

said Ted Sanderson, chairman of theCorridor Commission. “A modestamount of financial and technical assis-tance leads to a much larger investmentby the Corridor community. Thisallows a tremendous amount of work toget done, and at the same time helpsour partners survive the difficult eco-nomic times or even grow their capaci-ty.”

Projects were selected based on howwell they will help the CorridorCommission meet its “core commit-ments.” These include “Telling theStory of the American Industrialrevolution,” “Preserving and Enhanc-

ing Valley Communities,” “BalancingConservation and Growth” and “Pro-moting river recovery.” Applicantswere also asked to demonstrate theirorganizational and financial ability toimplement their projects in a timelymanner. The projects receiving fundingin the area are: • Exhibit and School Curriculum ofSouth Grafton’s Three Historic MillVillages - Grafton Historical Society,Grafton - $3,000• Mt. Ararat Landscape Signage - Townof Millbury - $2,210 • Asa Waters Mansion Exteriorrefurbishment - Friends of the Asa

Waters Mansion, Millbury - $13,750• Waters Farm Narrative Story Boards -Waters Farm Preservation Inc.,Manchaug - $2,650• repair Southern New EnglandTrunkline Trail - Bay State Trail ridersAssociation, Douglas - $3,000• Completion of Whitin Mill HeritageMuseum – Alternatives, Inc., Whitins-ville, MA - $20,000• Blackstone Valley LeadershipAcademy - Blackstone Valley Educa-tion Foundation, Whitinsville - $10,000• Cleanup of Blackstone river andTributaries and Awareness of InvasivePlants - Blackstone river WatershedAssociation, Uxbridge - $6,000• Going Green with Storm Water in theBlackstone river Watershed -Blackstone river Coalition, Uxbridge -$17,500• Daniels Farmstead Cider Millrestoration - The Daniels FarmsteadFoundation, Inc., Blackstone - $20,000• East Blackstone Quaker MeetingHouse Building Assessment andMaster Plan -East Blackstone QuakerMeeting House & Cemetery HistoricalAssociation, Inc., Blackstone - $2,620

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Wanderlustthe beginningof the endBY BOB HAIGIS

It seems it never fails. When ever Pegand I are traveling, no matter where itmay be, and we approach the end of ahighway, the same question pops upinto my head. ‘Is this the beginning orthe end of the roadway?’ Of course theanswer is always the same. It dependson which way you are headed.

Normally we are moving when everthis occurs, and thus don’t devote muchtime to reflecting on the answer. Werecently had the experience (and thrillas such) of standing still at the very ter-minus of one of America’s earliest,busiest and longest national highways –U.S. 1, as evidenced by the accompa-nying photo We were right in front of

490 Whitehead St. in Key West Florida: Originally known as the Atlantic

Highway when the official Federal des-ignation of U.S. 1 was assigned back inthe 1920’s, the road eventually woundup pretty much as it stands today, con-necting and unbroken between KeyWest and Ft. Kent Maine on theCanadian Border. It is over 2000 milesof hot top. Over the years, it has occa-sionally changed locations as it passesnear or through major metropolitanareas. For example, recently the offi-cial mandate of the roadway was reas-signed from its past route through parts

of metropolitan Boston. Now, insteadof continuing East past rte. 128/95 inDedham as it always has (I guess), itnow follows 128/95 south, and thenNorth through Boston on I93, and thenpicks up its original route up on theNorth Shore.

All though not having any nicknamelike the famous route 66 (The Motherroad), it none the less certainly wasjust as an important part of connectingAmerica, and providing a means oftraveling from one area to another.Actually, the highway was well knownto Peg and me long before much of thenow Eisenhower Interstate System wasin place. In fact, it was on rte. 1 thatwe headed south on our honeymoonover 50 years ago in our ’47 Hudson.Even then it was apparent that a newand better system was needed, especial-ly to by pass many of the heavily popu-lated areas on the East Coast.

Over the years we have used a lot ofrubber on the strip of highway, in areasall up and down the coast. We have

gotten as far north as Calais Me. andbeyond, and south not far from MiamiFl. Of course down there you can pickfrom 1, 1A, or even A1A all runningparallel. The fact of our being on KeyWest came about rather off handily. We were on a home swap in Cape CoralFlorida, and experienced seeing newterritory as well as enjoying a beautifulhome on a canal. In a conversation oneday, Peg and I reminisced on our manyadventures in the state, and how we hadalways wanted to see Key West. Wehad made half hearted plans severaltimes, but they never came to fruitation. I was browsing the internet one day,

and learned that there was a ferry sys-tem that ran between nearby Ft. Myersand Key West. After some discussion,we decided that now was the time. Weconsulted with some friends in the area,and they said that the ferry was defi-nitely the way to go. The drive was along, tedious trip they said, that wouldtake a full day of dealing with heavytraffic, while the ferry would be there infour comfortable hours.

The ship, a big catamaran, lived up toits reputation, and on the day we left wewere at the southernmost point in theU.S. before lunchtime after a comfort-able, relaxing trip. Approaching KeyWest from the sea, passengers get asnapshot view of a coastline crowdedwith condo buildings set along a shoresharing space with shipping: marinasand docks. Just back from the coast itis very apparent that there isn’t muchvacant land left here any more than justabout any place else on the West Coastof South Florida.

The ferry docks are a short walk fromthe downtown of that bustling city, andvendors near by offer the options ofrenting different modes of transporta-tion: motorized tours, public buses,electric cars, scooters and bicycles.

Peg and I elected to walk awhile andscout out the best sites. It was on oneof these hikes that we wound up look-ing at the sign in the photo. Of coursewe were facing southward at the time.Directly on the other side of the narrowtwo lane roadway and facing north is asister notice announcing: “BEGIN 1MILE 0”. That made it official. Forsure it depends on which way you areheaded as to whether you are at thebeginning or the end.

We realized that we were not going tosee much of the two by four mile dot inthe Atlantic in the time we had unlesswe got some wheels. In addition wewound up at a hotel at the very northernend of the island, and around 3 milesfrom the old city. To get around, werented an electric car out near the hotel.The little battery operated vehicle wasreally fun to drive around with a maxspeed of around 30mph. It had a fewidiosyncrasies like most modes oftransportation, but for sure we weren’tadding any pollution to the clear blueskies.

On the trip down, we had discussedour time on the island, and picked out afew spots we just knew we wanted tosee. Of course one of them wasHemmingway’s place behind the wall.Also on the list was Truman’s WhiteHouse, certainly evoking strong memo-ries from our earlier lives; the monu-ment at the southern most point in thecontinental U.S.; the Navy Base and afew more selective attractions. Theway things turned out, we only got tosee most of them from the street. Twocruise ships had docked during thenight, and the down town area wasmobbed with tourists. The ships werehuge, and that meant that probablyanother five thousand souls at leastwere roaming the city. In addition,parking spaces in the old city are at apremium, with most spaces posted “res-ident stickers”.

Peg was having a problem walking atthat time having injured her leg, so weforfeited trying to get into the mainattractions in favor of having lunch per-haps in a quiet shore line eatery. Thatevent was not to happen either as everyspot we stopped at was standing roomonly. So, following a quick familyconference, the solution was apparentand simple. While I sat in our mini carand watched for “meter maids and tick-et troops”, Peg ducked into a localgourmet sandwich shop and came outwith a meal to die for. Then, right nextdoor she popped in and emerged with ajug of gourmet wine. From there weheaded North along the coast andwound up having our belated lunch in aquiet spot in a marina. Here we alter-nated between enjoying our meal andchatting with local mariners.

One place we did get to see and takephotos of, but had to dodge a crowd todo it, was the monument at the south-ernmost spot in continental U.S. on thecorner of South and Whitehead Sts. Itgave us a kind of eerie feeling knowingthat we were closer to Cuba than toMiami. The monument, just on a sidestreet set up on a sidewalk, was mobbedwith tourists from the cruise ships –mostly couples. It was a real “Kodakmoment”

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One thing we enjoyed immensely was conversing withsome of the locals who are called Conchs (pronouncedConks), and are direct descendants of the original settlersthat came from Cuba and the Bahamas, some generationsago. As would be expected, cigar factories abounded inthe early days of the island. Around 1876 over six million“Cuban” cigars were made in Key West, and it became therichest city in Florida. It is from here that the famousVicente Ybor migrated to Tampa to found Ybor City. Pegand I had visited this little window into the past severalyears ago, and found it very interesting.By 1931 the cigar business in Key West as such was athing of the past. Today, the industry is limited to a fewsmall shops on Duval St. where a hand full of producershand roll their wares, mostly for tourists. I’m sure that ina very few years they will have disappeared into history ashave so many craftsmen of the past, like old time black-smiths and gun smiths, coopers, etc.

While Peg and I didn’t get to see many of the island’sattractions, we certainly enjoyed what we did see, and hadfun using the local means of transportation. I’m sure ifeither Ernest Hemingway or Harry Truman could see theplace today, they would swear they had never been there.

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In 2007, Leslie reichert, owner of theBack Door in Uxbridge approachedrachel ray at the International Home

and Housewares Show, to help her withher fundraiser. Since then more andmore celebrity chefs have joined her to

help with this local fundraiser. Lesliehas some of the biggest names in thefood industry helping her with herevent. Todd English, owner of Olivesrestaurant in Providence, rI, rickTarantino from HSN, The Hearty Boysand Paula Deen have all offered to helpLeslie feed the hungry in theBlackstone Valley.

The event, called A Taste of theValley, will be held on May 7th, from5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the AlternativesMill Complex in Whitinsville. It willinclude a wine tasting being sponsoredby Friendly Discount Liquors, alongwith a food tasting from the best restau-rants in the Valley. There will also be

chair and hand massages for the atten-dees. A silent auction also includesitems from businesses around theBlackstone Valley. Corporate sponsorsinclude Wiersma Insurance and TheBack Door in Uxbridge. The event isfree, but a small donation of $10 perperson will reserve you a glass and agift bag from the event. Tickets can bepurchased at the Back Door or by call-ing 508-234-4626 or emailing [email protected] This year looksto be the best year yet with a goal ofdonating over $4000 to help the Peaceof Bread Community Kitchen and ourneighbors in the Blackstone Valley.

Celebrity chefs and businesses team up to help feed the hungry

MOMS Club of Northbridge (a localchapter of MOMS Club International)is a club created by stay at home moth-ers for stay at home mothers. They offera social network for mothers and pro-vide for them both activities for chil-dren of all ages, as well as support.Some of the monthly events plannedinclude: play dates, sing-along’s, firestation visits, zoo trips, fruit picking,and playground days. There is also a

monthly night out for mothers only. Theclub meets on the last Wednesday ofevery month at St. Patrick's Churchbasement at 10:00 a.m. where there arecrafts, playtime and snacks set up forthe children, while the mothers meet toreview the new calendar of events andget to catch up. New members arealways welcomed. Contact [email protected] for moreinformation.

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SpringYard SaleApril 10th

On Saturday, April 10 at The UnitedPresbyterian Church, 51 Cottage Streetin Whitinsville will be holding a largeyard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A largeportion of the sale will be in the base-ment of Fellowship Hall. If the weath-er is nice, table spaces will be availablefor $15 each for folks from the commu-nity to set up outside.

We will accept clean donations everySaturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in thebasement of the church office (behindchurch). Electronics will not beaccepted and upholstered furniture willbe accepted by appointment only.

If you would like information ontable space, need to set up a time todrop off donations other than onSaturday, or would like to set up anappointment to donate upholstered fur-niture, please contact Christine

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Myriam Jeanpierre, LPN, can’t waitto start packing. She’s part of a localgroup of Haitian descent trying to getback there soon, carrying suitcases. Butthese aren’t suitcases of personaleffects; these are filled with medicalsupplies meant for their earthquake rav-aged homeland.

Ms. Jeanpierre and seven friends fromBethel Haitian Seventh Day AdventistChurch in Clinton, five of them nurses,want to make this mission of mercy areality as fast as possible. They’vedecided to take matters into their ownhands, believing it’s faster to get goodsdistributed as individuals than throughthe “red tape” approach they see ascharacterizing relief organizations.

Myriam and the others traveled toHaiti in January, spending a weekworking in a tent hospital there. Theycame back telling of the horrific condi-tions and need they witnessed.

Upon return, the group fanned out,seeking donations, and Myriam includ-

ed her workplace, Beaumontrehabilitation and Skilled NursingCenter at Northborough. Beaumont atNorthborough administration and staffquickly decided to take over the task.Now that goal of 30 suitcases of basicmedical supplies, estimated to cost$1,500 to assemble, is well underway;to date, more than $800 has beenreceived. The effort has been dubbed“Operation Fill the Suitcases,” andhand-drawn posters by staff memberM.J. Wallace, decorated with papersuitcases that get “filled” with each $50contributed, keeps track of progress.Campus fundraisers like a recent “HotDogs for Haiti” lunch special had allproceeds going toward their project. Jeanpierre, a Leominster resident, hasworked at Beaumont since 2007. She isexcited by, and grateful for, the waypeople have responded to this call forhelp in Haiti. She and her friends hopeto fly back bearing the supplies soon.

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such an outpouring of compassion anddonations to make these important sup-plies a reality,” she says. “We’re plan-ning to return to Haiti with just theshirts on our backs and the suitcases,which will make a difference in med-ical care there.”

Beaumont Executive Director,Darrold Endres is pleased to be takingpart directly in this mission. “Myriam’spersonal description of the appallingconditions under which people are liv-ing in Haiti was heartbreaking to hear.It’s important that we pull together,support her, and do something tangibleto ease the suffering.”

Individuals wishing to donate maysend checks made payable to Friends ofBeaumont, including a note designatingthe money for “Operation Fill theSuitcases” to: Friends of Beaumont, c/o M.J. Wallace,Beaumont at Northborough, 238 WestMain Street, Northborough, MA 01532.

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(provided) and discussion to follow.Door prizes donated from area busi-nesses will be given.Cost: $35 per person includes lunch.To sign up, seminar agenda or formore information contact [email protected]

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~ VALUABLE LESSONS ~During February school vacation, Joel Warren of The

Character Rising Band and local music teacher at the

Northbridge Elementary School performed a rock “n”

roll concert for children of all ages. Joel’s music

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attended concert was funded by a grant from

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Office for Children.

Smoke AlarmRegulationsRevised

State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coanand the Sutton Fire Chief Paul A.Maynard would like to alert the publicthat if you are selling your home afterApril 5, 2010, there are changes in thestate’s smoke alarm regulations forhomes with five or less units.

Chief Maynard said, “The regulationwill require that only photoelectricsmoke detectors be installed within 20feet of a kitchen or bath containing ashower, in order to reduce nuisancealarms from cooking smoke or steamthat lead people to disable their smokealarms. Areas located beyond this 20foot area will be required to containdual detection, both photoelectric andionization, using either a single detec-tor or two separate ones.”

Use of technology to provide

earliest warning of fire

Smoke alarms use two main tech-nologies: photoelectric and ionization.Photoelectric smoke alarms are moreeffective in detecting slow moving orsmoldering fire situations whereas ion-ization detectors are slightly moreeffective in detecting fast moving fires.Coan said, “This change, requiring theuse of dual detection technology, pro-vides the best level of public safety byreducing nuisance alarms that leadpeople to disable their smoke alarmsand by providing the earliest possiblewarning of a fire and therefore time toescape to safety.”

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The enforcement of the regulationwill continue to take place when theresidence is sold or transferred.Homeowners selling their homes afterApril 5, 2010 will have to meet thesenew requirements.

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“We must continue to update our fireprevention code to keep pace withevolving technology, knowledge ofhuman behavior, and scientificresearch,” indicated by Coan andMaynard, “I want to stress that work-ing smoke alarms greatly increase yourchances of surviving a fire.”

carbon Monoxide alarms

Since March 2006, all homes havebeen required to install carbon monox-ide alarms on each habitable level inaddition to smoke detectors.

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Indian ranch located on route 16 inWebster, is one of Massachusettslongest running and best known resortand entertainment venues, bringsanother star-studded lineup ofContemporary Country and Classicrock to celebrate the 64th season ofsummer concerts to their outdooramphitheatre on the shores of historicWebster Lake.

“This year’s concert schedule is thebiggest and best in our managementhistory” said Suzette raun, President ofIndian ranch, “We’re constantlyresearching and listening to what ourcustomers want in terms of entertain-ment, and this year’s line-up directlyreflects that feedback...”

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Summer Concert Series

As an attempt to reach more familiesof incoming kindergarten students, wewill be offering an evening session toregister for the 2010-2011 school year,on Wednesday, April 14th, from 6-8:30p.m. at Northbridge Elementary School

It is not necessary to have your childattend registration. Children must be 5years of age on or before 9/1/2010 to beeligible for entry into kindergarten.

At the time of registration parentsmust present a birth certificate, mostrecent physical and an up-to-dateimmunization record. Prior to enteringkindergarten, students must have thefollowing immunizations:5 DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)4 OPV (Polio)2 MMr (Measles, Mumps, rubella)

3 Hep-B (Hepatitis B)Lead test

Varicella Vaccine (or medical docu-mentation of having the chicken pox)The Mantoux (Tuberculosis) Test ishighly recommended but not requiredfor kindergarten

If you have a friend or relative whohas an eligible child, please bring thisnotice to their attention. For planningpurposes, it is important that we havean accurate count of students enteringkindergarten. If you are unable toattend registration on this day, you maycall Northbridge Elementary School at508-234-6346 to schedule an appoint-ment to register your child.

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dUNNBonnie (O’Donnell) and Eric Dunn ofWhitinsville announce the birth of theirdaughter, Kallie Snow on October 1st.Maternal grandparents are Diane andraymond O’Donnell of Milford.Paternal grandparents are Scott andEllen Dunn also of Milford. Kallie’sgreat grandmother is Marble Mainini IIof Milford. Her siblings Brittany, Shay-leigh, Bailey and Elijah welcome her.

hARShAWMelissa (Malisz) and Justin Harshaw ofUxbridge announce the birth of theirson, Jacob Thomas on October 24th.Maternal grandparents are Teddy andAnn Marie Malisz of Milford. Paternalgrandparents are David & Nancy Peter-son of Spring, TX. Jacob’s great grand-father is Bill Galaway of Conroe, TX.

ARIASJennifer Johnson and Christopher Ariasof Northbridge announce the birth oftheir daughter, Ella Grace on Novem-ber 1st. Christine and John Markey ofNorthbridge are the maternal grandpar-ents. Martha & Klibin Arias of Douglasare the paternal grandparents. Ella’sgreat grandparents are Beverly andJack Markey of Worcester. Ella is wel-comed by her brother Bryce at home.

CoNNoLLYJodi (Frasier) and David Connolly, Jr.of Blackstone announce the birth oftheir son, Tyler David on November2nd. Maternal grandparents are Tamraand William Frasier of Uxbridge. Judyand David Connolly of Blackstone arethe paternal grandparents. Tyler’s greatgrandparents are Mary Connolly androberta Caufield of Blackstone, andrita Frollo of Uxbridge. His sisterPaige welcomes him at home.

hARNEYMichelle Larrabee and MatthewHarney of Whitinsville announce thebirth of their daughter, Emma Jeanneon November 8th. Maternal grandpar-ents are John and Jeanne Daley ofUxbridge. Paternal grandparents areBill and Valerie Harney of Uxbridge.Emma’s great grandfather is HectorGirouard also of Uxbridge.

SMIthAllexa (Benn) and Thomas Smith ofUxbridge announce the birth of theirdaughter, Emma Michele on November10th. Michael and Michele Benn ofBoynton Beach, FL are the maternalgrandparents. David and Jane Smith ofUxbridge are the paternal grandparents.

GIUNtAJennifer (Hughes) and Anthony Giuntaof Douglas announce the birth of theirdaughter, Torynn Faith on December14th. Maternal grandparents areThomas and Cynthia Hughes ofDouglas. Paternal grandparents are thelate Anthony Giunta and Anne and

Timothy Harrison of Hopedale. Torynnis welcomed by her siblings Aidan,Michelle, and Christy.

CoUtUREAlyssa (D’Amato) and Cory Couture ofManchaug announce the birth of theirdaughter, Allee Grace on December15th. Sal and Linda D’Amato ofWhitinsville are the maternal grandpar-ents. Michael and Kathryn Couture ofManchaug are the paternal grandpar-ents. Great grandparents are Ann andLeo Perrone, Dorothy D’Amato, andMarion Labonte.

WILSoNGloryann DaCruz and Steven Wilson ofWhitinsville announce the birth of theirdaughter, Lexi on December 17th.Joaquim and Gloria DaCruz of Milfordare maternal grandparents. Steven andJoanne Wilson also of Milford are thepaternal grandparents. Lexi joins herbrother Jayden at home.

NEWhALLLaura (Dragon) and William Newhallof Uxbridge announce the birth of theirson, Thomas Jacob on December 18th.Maternal grandparents are Linda andMartin Dragon of Sturbridge. Williamand Catherine Newhall of Walpole arepaternal grandparents. Great grandpar-ents are Gertrude Dragon of Coventry,CT and Carlton and Barbara Thayer ofVernon, CT. Thomas is welcomed byhis sister Erin at home.

VItELLoAnne (Laubenheimer) and JamesVitello of Whitinsville announce the

birth of their daughter, Audrey Elisa-beth on December 18th. Maternalgrandparents are Nancy and richardLaubenheimer of Enfield, NH. Joyceand Jim Vitello of Whitinsville are thepaternal grandparents. Audrey’s greatgrandmother is Edna ronzio ofWhitinsville.

o’CoNNELLMichelle (Goodson) and Shane O’Con-nell of Uxbridge announce the birth oftheir son, Caden robert on December18th. robert Goodson of Hopedale isthe maternal grandfather. Kenneth andDiane O’Connell of Mendon are thepaternal grandparents. Caden is wel-comed by his siblings Cameron andKailey at home.

dWIGhtCatherine (Oehley) and Brian Dwightof Douglas announce the birth of theirson, Bradley Tucker on December23rd. Dina and Kendall Oehley ofUxbridge are maternal grandparents.Paternal grandparents are Bruce

Dwight of Douglas and KathleenDwight of Dawsonville, GA. Greatgrandparents are Gerald and JudithCoolbrith of Uxbridge, DorothyDwight of Uxbridge, and KathleenOehley of Spencer.

EdWARdSAnne (Jurewich) and Corey Edwards ofDouglas announce the birth of theirson, Jack Donald on December 26.Maternal grandparents are William andArline Jurewich of Boston. Tim andPaula Edwards of Melrose are thepaternal grandparents. Jack’s sisterSamantha welcomes him at home.

NAGdAKatherine (Dulak) and Walid Nagda ofDouglas announce the birth of theirdaughter, Kaitlin Lauren on January 04.Susan Dulak of Milford is the maternalgrandmother. Falez and Ester Nagda ofMilford are the paternal grandparents.Great grandparents are the late JosephDulak and Margaret Dulak of Milford.Kaitlin’s brothers Andrew and Jacobwelcome her.

BELLACqUABryana Kutcher and robert Bellacquaof Uxbridge announce the birth of theirson, Benjamin robert on January 21.Maternal grandparents are AndreaMorin and Brian Kutcher of Belling-ham. Janine and Wayne Meunier fromHopedale are the paternal grandparents.Great grandparents are Bill and DinaKutcher of Bellingham, David andSamantha Morin of Ashland andMarianne Wood of Hopedale. Ben-jamin has a sister Meghan age 11.

WINChELLThomas and Heather Winchell wel-comed their daughter, Hailey Marie onFebruary 25th. Hailey joins her sib-lings Dylan, age 5 and Makayla, 16months.

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On January 30th over two hundred peo-ple gathered at the Uxbridge V.F.W. toshow support for local troops stationedstate-side and overseas. Uxbridge Sup-ports Our Troops hosted the dance, and itproved to be a very successful fundraiserfor the group. Through the funds raised,troops on USOT’s list will continue toreceive phone cards, care packages, andother comforts of home all year long.

The benefit began with the singing ofthe National Anthem by an unbelievablytalented Upton police officer, ShannaGlassman. Veterans of all eras were rec-ognized by the evening’s emcee, DaveMoriarty and honored by all in atten-dance. Dinner and dancing followed,with sounds donated by DJ Ken Dicillo.

The event would not have been nearlyas successful if it wasn’t for the generouscommunity. All of the event’s food wasgraciously donated by local businessesand many friends of USOT. A specialthanks goes to the Uxbridge VFW forgraciously offering their space each yearfor this fundraising event, as well asralph True, Jr. and his kitchen crew forall their efforts and hard work!

raffle items were also generouslydonated by local businesses. The grandprize of the evening was a beautiful,patriotic, hand-stitched quilt, made byfriends of USOT. The beautiful quilt waswon by Holly Crawford of Northbridge.Many members of the community alsocontributed to the raffle table with beau-tiful hand-made items, gift baskets, andother lovely items. Thank you to all.

USOT would like to thank all whohelped make this year’s benefit the bestyet! If you would like to find out moreabout how you can help, or you know ofsomeone currently serving that youwould like to add to USOT’s care pack-age list, please call Diane at 508-278-5131 or Linda at 508-278-9425. Or visitUSOT on the web at www.uxbridgesup-portsourtroops.com.

The Blackstone Valley CommunityChorus is finishing off its 5th season.The group started with approximately60 singers and has grown to nearly 70;a diverse group with varied levels ofability but a common love ofmusic. The full chorus does two con-certs a year, one in the spring and onein the fall/Christmas. The full chorusincludes a Barber Shop Quartet, aLadies Quartet, a Woman's Chorus, aMen's Chorus, and a Chamber Choir.Last year the BVCC participated in thefirst NEACCA Choral Festival held atthe Hanover Theater in Worcester,where 250 voices from 5 different cho-ruses came together. Over the years the

chorus has performed at the WorcesterArt Museum for Flora in Winter, theAsa Waters Mansion, the BradleyTheather in Putnam, CT, UxbridgeFirst Night, Douglas Octoberfest, St.Camillus in Northbridge, the WhitneyPlace in Northbridge, and severalmemorial and dedication services. TheBVCC is a Community Chorus in thetrue spirit of the word: musicallyenriching the community wheneverpossible.

You can contact our presidentLaurene Hirko or Artistic DirectorDiane Pollard at [email protected] or check out our website atwww.bvcchorus.org

Lions hostScholarshipPorketta

A porketta dinner will be served byThe Mendon Lions Club at TheUxbridge VFW on rt. 16 on Saturday,April 17th. The meal begins at 7 PM.Tickets are $20 per person. Also fea-tured will be a fun-filled live auction.All proceeds from the event will sup-port the Lions Club scholarship fund.Advance sales only as no tickets willbe sold at the door. For reservations,call Lion Linda Accorsi at ImagesSalon 508-478-2228 or Lion BobLamothe at 508-254-8445.

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Uxbridge Historical Society events

Dear Editor,

It appears the long mean season hasbegun in the Blackstone Valley sig-naled by last week’s attack on the char-acter and service of representativeJennifer Callahan by rick Hersom.Politics can be a bruising game and it’sclear the faint of heart need not apply,but as a local elected official I mustadmit my surprise at both the aggres-sive tone and the personal nature of theattack. This slash and burn, say any-thing approach to political dialogue isexactly the type of “scorched earth”tactics that Massachusetts and Valleyvoters have recently rejected. This neg-ative approach has no place in our com-munity and is of no value to the peopleof the Blackstone Valley who haveevery right to expect more civil, factbased discussions on the importantissues of our time.

The letter which was written by onewho claims, “I’ve never been one towrite in the paper to criticize an electedofficial”, is full of unsubstantiatedcharges and gets this; it’s one of fiveletters published in as many weeks byMr. Hersom attacking JenniferCallahan. The most disturbing part ofthe editorial however was the author’sfailure to make any disclosure of hisparticipation in republican politicalorganizations and his active support ofrepresentative Callahan’s opponent. Infact, a quick view of public recordsillustrates these connections and givesone a more informed view of theauthor’s political motivations; he is notyour average “Joe” Sutton.

In September of 2009 he and hisspouse gave $10,000, the maximumallowed by law to the republican TownCommittee in Sutton representing100% of the total contributions for2009 and which previous to this dona-tion had fifteen dollars in total depositson hand. That’s right, he bankrolled thewhole organization and all of theiractivities which included, you guessed

it, a $1000 contribution to represen-tative Callahan’s opponent on Dec 31,2009. This is in addition to an addition-al $1000 contribution made by him andhis spouse to the same opponent, againthe State maximum. To be clear, all ofthis is completely legal but as thestraight talking broadcaster PaulHarvey used to say, “Now you have therest of the story”.

Free speech of course is one of thebedrock foundations of our constitution

and is a critical component of our rep-resentative democracy. Free speechand political dialogue should always beencouraged as a way to impact thepolitical process, but are best deliveredand more readily received when arriv-ing out in the open straight from thewolf without the cover of sheep’s cloth-ing.

For those of us who have workedclosely with representative Callahanduring her many years of service as anelected town official and as our Staterepresentative no recitation of hereffective and committed service to thecitizens she represents is needed. But ifyou have the opportunity to visit Lake

Manchaug or Singletary, TricentennialPark in Wilkes, Camp Marion, or thebeautiful streetscape improvements inManchaug you will see the helpinghand of Jennifer Callahan. I am a sup-porter of representative Callahanbecause I’ve seen firsthand her effec-tive leadership and dedication to herconstituents and because of the strongindependent voice she carries for all ofus to those on Beacon Hill. For thatalone she has earned my support andwon respect in her home town commu-nity.

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orphans--to help the poorest of the poor asJesus has called us to do”

Todd invites readers of the UxbridgeTimes to go to the MissionE4 website formore information: http://www.mis-sione4.com He would be very grateful toanyone who is willing to do what they canto help the Haitians as they try to rebuild.He says, “It will take many years. It’sbeen more than 5 years that we have beenworking to rebuild New Orleans. We stillhave over 400 new children in our schoolprogram who need sponsors. We are feed-ing over 800 kids a day, and haveemployed 100 Haitian workers to helprebuild the 3 schools and orphanage, but

we need more support to keep this workgoing.”

Another Uxbridge resident who went toHaiti as part of her mission is Cheryl,“Chel” Finn, a paramedic trained throughthe Uxbridge Fire Department; “one ofthe first,” and the Program Coordinatorfor the Emergency Medicine and FireScience Programs at QuinsigamondCommunity College in Worcester. Cherylhas traveled twice to Haiti with theSturbridge Worship group, a church thathas volunteers from across the country.She was fortunate that she and her team of12 were not harmed during the earth-quake; she and a couple from the team leftHaiti just before the earthquake. “As amedical missionary, I spent my time atclinics, seeing patients. This allows me toshare the gifts and talents God has built in

me to use. God’s message is that we are to‘have life abundantly.’”

Her first trip to Haiti was in 2008 andthen this past year. The day of her inter-view in Uxbridge, she was packed andready to leave the very next day, Friday,March 12th, for her third trip to Haiti. Herbags, however, were packed with just afew personal belongings and most of hertwo 50# suitcases and one 40# carry oncontained medical supplies that local res-idents in Uxbridge and professors and stu-dents at Quinsigamond gave her to take.The team of 8, this time, includes 3 fromUxbridge, 1 from Whitinsville, 2 fellowfaculty at QCC, Nursing Dept., 1 fromN.Y. and 1 from CT. On this trip, she isparticularly happy that her own daughter,Mary, 20, will be joining her. She loving-ly added that she couldn’t take these trips

if it wasn’t for “my best friend, my hus-band, Charles.” All of them are preparedto “sleep in tents” as they minister to theneeds of those in the poverty-strickencountry of Haiti.

“During the spring college break I amblessed to be able to share the Gospel withsuch faith-filled people as the Haitians.“If someone is hurting or hungry orhomeless, the Gospel is hard to hear andunderstand. It becomes easier to under-stand when it comes in the form of a hug,shelter, medicine—it becomes easier tosee Jesus with skin on. We, as medicalmissionaries, can treat the wounds, putthe bandages on, and bring comfort andhope.”

Cheryl added that there is a concern forall travelers living in tents since the “rainyseason” starts early in Haiti, but, she self-

lessly commented, “We will join 53 of 55families that lost everything; they, too, areliving in tents.”

Just before she left, she got an e-mailfrom Stuart rankin of Sturbridge WorshipCenter. He said that “A lot of good workis going on in helping the Grand Goavecommunity of Haiti. We’ve connectedwith Samaritan’s Purse, a relief organiza-tion of Billy Graham’s son; as a result, wehad latrines and wash houses put into thethree camps that Mission of Hope is over-seeing.

Mission of Hope is a church/school/orphanage that is in Grand Goave, Haiti, abit to the west of Leogane on the southern“thumb” of the Haiti hand. The pastor andhis wife and children—Pastor Lex andrenee Edme, Alexis and A. Jay—are nowdesignated to run a regional distributioncenter for the Grand Goave district. Theyhave 32 orphans living there; besides theorphans, there are currently 800 to 1,000people living in “Tent City” in theirchurchyard. Pastor Hakine is the pastor atthe church “up the hill” in St. Etienne.They are also part of Mission of Hope andhave a church and a school. In Stuart’s“tent video” you can see their corrugatedmetal church behind him. The mainchurch where Lex is pastor in GrandGoave had damage to the church, school,and orphanage, but they are trying torestore some sense of normalcy there.They’ve begun some reconstruction, andare currently holding school under somehuge blue tarps. Cheryl also learned thatover a dozen tents (each holds 8-15 peo-ple) were distributed at Pastor Akim’s inSt. Etienne and Mission of Hope. In addi-tion, she said, Mission of Hope has part-nered with the World Food Program andhas been working to distribute food for29,000 people on a near weekly basis.“Just yesterday (March 8) a shipment of60,000 lbs of food, 12,000 lbs. of beans,and l,000 gallons of soybean oil arrived tobe distributed that day.”You can check them out at http://www.missionofhopehaiti.net/.

Also, more information about the Stur-bridge Worship Center can be found atwww.s turbr idgeworshipcenter.orgAnother trip is being planned on April 12,2010, and readers can check out this siteto consider going to Haiti or making adonation. Travelers to Haiti pay allexpenses themselves.

Cheryl stressed the need for continualprayer during the team’s travels. “We relyon the power of prayer. It sustains us.”

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In addition, a JAM’N 94.5 DJ willprovide the music for the prom.

Massachusetts statistics show teen-agers aged 16 to 19 are four times morelikely than older drivers to crash andthat May to June is when most crasheswith injuries involving teens occur inMassachusetts

“Keeping our roads and our teenagedrivers safe all year, but especially dur-ing the prom and graduation season, isa top priority for those involved withhighway safety in Massachusetts,” saidSheila Burgess, Director of HighwaySafety for EOPSS. “We’d like to thankthe students who have submitted videosfor helping to make sure safe and soberdriving is on the forefront of students’minds when they get behind thewheel.”

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ble due to their inexperience, as trafficcrashes are the leading cause of deathfor teenagers in America, according tothe Centers for Disease Control.Teenagers are involved in three times asmany fatal crashes as all other drivers.

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VFW plans Flea Market & Crafts Sale

Need to get rid of that old computermonitor, air conditioner or hot waterheater out of the basement? What aboutthose non-working barbeque grills,lawn mowers or snow blowers? For asmall fee, you can drop off these andother items at St. Mary’s Church inUxbridge!

Our Lady of the Valley RegionalSchool, in partnership with CRTRecycling Inc., a Brockton, MA com-pany, is hosting an eRecycling event onSaturday, May 1, 2010 from 8 am -2 pmin St. Mary’s Church parking lot (75Mendon Street/Rte. 16). The schoolwill be collecting used computer equip-ment (monitors, CPU/hard drives, lap-tops, servers, disk drives), computeraccessories (mice, keyboards, wiresand cables), printers, fax machines,copiers, camera/video/audio equip-ment, video games/systems, tele-phones/cell phones, microwaves, airconditioners, large appliances and tele-visions. The collection fees are MUCHLESS than most towns and wasteremoval companies are charging! Allfees collected directly benefit the

school.Recyclable Items: CPU/Server/Mon-

itors/Laptops, $12 per item; Fax/Copier/Printer, $10; Telephone, $2; cell

phones, No Charge; Video Game sys-tems, $5; Camera/Video/Audio/Speak-ers, $5; Computer Parts/Accessories(mice, wires, cables, cards, keyboards,No Charge; TV – Plastic Housing, $16;TV – Wood Housing, $18. Large Appli-ances – washer, dryer, dishwasher,stoves, etc., $10; Microwaves, $10; AirConditioners, $15; Barbeque Grills (nopropane tanks), $5; Lawn Mowers/

Snow Blowers (liquids drained), $5;Metal Desks, $5 and Metal Poles (lessthan 8 feet long), $2.

CRT Recycling Inc. will refurbish andrecycle the equipment keeping it out ofour landfills! For more informationabout the company CRT Recycling Inc.and other services they provide, visittheir website at www.crtr.org. Bring 2or more non-perishable items to benefitthe Uxbridge Food Pantry and receive adiscount off of your recycling fee!

The school also will be hosting acommunity “Yard Sale” concurrentwith the eRecycling event. Both eventswill be held on May 1st, rain or shine!Anyone interested in reserving a tablefor the Yard Sale should contact PattiKane at 508-883-1282.

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Village Congregational Church, 25Church Street, Whitinsville, will behaving an Electronic Recycle Day atthe church parking lot onSaturday, April 10th from9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. TheRecycle Day will be accept-ing any and all electronicsto include monitors, TV’s,radios, fax and copymachines, games, phonesand any and all appliances to includerefrigerators, washers, dryers, water

tanks, stoves, micro-waves, AC units,etc. They will also be accepting bikes,small engine items, lawn mowers and

snow blowers with the gasremoved. In addition, grillsand exercise equipment aswell. Low fees for items willbe $5. per electronic, $10.for appliances, $15. for TV’sand water tanks. Receiptswill be provided on request.

For more information, [email protected].

Harmony Wellness in connectionwith The Back Door Vacuum CleanerShop are trying to bring awareness toGreen Cleaning for the environmentand at the same time do something tohelp the community. They will be pre-senting a seminar on Spring Green

Cleaning to be held on April 17th from1-2 PM at the Harmony Wellness

Center, 9 North Main St. Uxbridge.The public is asked to please bring 10or more non-perishable food items thatwill be donated to the People’s FirstFood Pantry of Uxbridge.

Please call Faith at Harmony wellnessCenter 508-278-3553 to register or ifyou have any questions.

Spring Green Cleaningintroduced at seminar

Electronic Recycle Dayplanned in Whitinsville

Earth DayTurns 40

At Cartridge World, Milford everydayis Earth Day, but the 40th anniversaryof Earth Day celebrations this year isparticularly special.

Please join them Thursday, April22nd from 5-7 p.m. for the 2010 EarthDay Celebration. Taking care of theenvironment starts at home, at work, atschool and right here in your hometown.

“We’re still looking for exhibitors,student teams and businesses with envi-ronmental missions to join us this EarthDay. Share your best ideas and meth-ods for preserving and conserving ourenvironment.” states Will Roper ofCartridge World in Milford.

To get involved call or email Will at508 478 7283, [email protected]

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Hunter Dansereau, a Bear scout withCub Scout Pack 150 and a second graderat W.E. Balmer Elementary School inNorthbridge, has been chosen as the win-ner after entering his Pinewood Derby carinto a contest to represent the MoheganCouncil of the Boy Scouts of America ina national race to celebrate the 100thanniversary of scouting.

Mohegan Council represents nearly5,000 youth in Central Massachusetts inthe scouting program. This was a coun-cil-wide search and only one entry fromeach council is accepted for the nationalcompetition.

February 11 was the 100 year anniver-sary of the Boy Scouts of America.Hunter decorated his derby car this yearto exemplify the Boy Scout's 100 yearcelebration. Hunter's car received Judges’Favorite during his Pack’s derby. This isthe third Pinewood Derby Hunter hasentered. Last year his car won MostSpirited at the Pack level.

On March 6, Hunter’s winning car willbe placed in a geo-cache along with atravel bug. It will be traveling across thecountry with the hopes of finding its wayto the National Jamboree in Virginia bysummer. It will then continue to travelworld wide.

Geocaching.com will be following the

centennial cars on their trek around thecountry. A tracking number on the web-site will allow Hunter to keep an eye onhis car and its travels. Go to www.geo-caching.com and click on traceabledevices and put in tracking numberJFABXD to follow Hunter’s car on the

journey.

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At the recent Deputy Sheriff’s

Association banquet at the Pleasant ValleyCountry Club State representativeJennifer M. Callahan was presented the“2010 Public Service Award” by SheriffGuy Glodis for her commitment to servingthe public and promoting charitable caus-es.

“Jen Callahan has devoted her entire pro-fessional career towards helping others,whether it’s a neighbor, friend, or con-stituent,” said Glodis. “Motivated by astrong sense of civic responsibility andselflessness, Jen has worked at the grass-roots level to develop and support numer-ous community programs for others inneed. Her efforts have had a profound andpositive impact on the quality of life forher constituents, and we are proud to rec-ognize her with our Public ServiceAward.”

At the event, the Sheriff commented onCallahan’s reputation as a tenacious mav-erick by constituents and colleagues alikefor being an independent voter and voiceon behalf of her District. “Jen is knownstatewide for her work in the area of ethicsreform and government accountabilityleading efforts for transparency before itbecame politically expedient to do so.”Callahan has filed a series of comprehen-sive reform measures including applyingthe open meeting law to the Legislature,banning lobbyist contributions and pro-hibiting legislative earmarks.

Glodis and Callahan have teamed up tospearhead a number of area beautification,maintenance and preservation projects,while also working to raise funds for localcivic and charitable projects. Glodis rec-ognized Callahan for her advocacy effortsof key community service projects in thetowns she represents. Most recently, henoted they combined efforts to have theSutton Town Hall painted.

Callahan, who has a long history of pub-lic service at the municipal and state levelsof government, is perhaps best known forher leadership efforts to feed the hungry.For the past fifteen years, she has organ-ized regional program efforts to connectfarmers to those in need. To date, she hascoordinated the delivery and donation of

over 480 tons of farm fresh Grade-A pro-duce across Worcester County linkingfarms and fruit companies to neighbor-hood food pantries, senior centers andshelters that provide food assistance toneedy families. As both a State Senatorand County Sheriff, Glodis has long sup-ported the program and has previouslyworked side by side with volunteers inWorcester to help with associated deliveryefforts.

Upon accepting the award, Callahanspoke on her public service record as anelected official and notable independentvoting record, “I have enormous respectfor the voting public. I have always feltthe public is best served by honesty, com-passion and hard work. It does not matterwhether a person has a D or r after theirname, what matters is their commitment toserve the people of the Commonwealth.”

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sundaysBINGO. Knights of Columbus70 Prescott Road, Whitinsville

Doors open at 4pm

MondaysPITCH PARTY 6:30 pm at the

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South Main Street

TuesdaysROTARY CLUB MEETING

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9-11am. For info call LeighZimmer 508-234-6915 or

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Thursdays“COMMUNITY BAND”

Practice 7:30 pm at Whitin Schoolon Granite St., Uxbridge

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3rd SaturdayThe BlacksTone ValleyPregnancy and InfanTloss suPPorT grouP10am to 11:30 a.m. Blackstone

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4th Sunday

Easter6th TuesdaynaMI suPPorT grouPUxbridge Nazarene Church,

130 Douglas St. 7–8:30 p.m.

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7th Wednesdayfree ParenT WorkshoP Whitin Middle School Library,

Uxbridge. 7 p.m. Applied

Behavior Analysis (ABA) What it

is and isn't and how it can be

used effectively both in the

schools and in the home. The

workshop is free and open to the

public. Sponsored by (USEPAC).

8th ThursdayWIne TasTIng hosTed By gfWc B.V. WoMen’s cluBDudley-Gendron American

Legion Hall, 156 Boston Rd,

Sutton. 6:30 pm. $25 pp. $30 pp

at door. For tickets and informa-

tion call 617-686-7477

9th Fridayold IndIan BaskeTs and oTher anTIquesSpeaker: Nan Wolverton,

Museum Consultant. Public

Welcome. Deborah Wheelock

Chapter, DAR Simeon Wheelock

House, No. Main Street,

Uxbridge. 1:30 p.m.

16th Friday The "around The corner"band will perform at Northbridge

American Legion, Church Ave.,

N. Uxbridge 8:30 p.m. $5 Cover

11th Sundayn. e. counTry MusIc cluBJaMBorees VFW Post 1385

Rt. 16, Uxbridge. Pot Luck: Bring

a dish $3. non-contributors,

NECMC members $5.00.

After 2:30, $4.00 Non N.E.C.M.C.

members- $6.00 all day

12:30–5 p.m. Dancing 1-5 p.m.

Please call 508-278-6644 if you

wish to bring a food item.

House Band: Borrowed TimeIt is encourage for those who attend to

bring a non-perishable item or paper prod-

uct to benefit the Uxbridge Food Pantry

12th MondayMonThly MeeTIng VFW Post

1385, Route 16, Uxbridge 7 p.m.

BlacksTone Valley free MedIcal PrograM6-8 p.m. Northbridge High School

427 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville

17th SaturdaylaWn and garden shoW The Habitat for Sports 10 a.m. -

4 p.m. @ 374 West St in Uxbridge

19th MondayPatriot’s Day

24th SaturdayarT shoW saTurday 9-4 p.m. Brierly Pond Clubhouse,

Horne Way, Millbury . Discover,

Enjoy and Explore beautiful

works of art by area artists

25th SundayBreakfasT aT The PolIshcluB 8 - 11 a.m. Rte. 16 in

Uxbridge. Public Welcome

n. e. counTry MusIc cluB JaMBoreesVFW Post 1385 Rt. 16, Uxbridge

12:30 to 5:00. Doors open at

12:00. Dinners served from 12:30

to 2:30-Dancing from 1:00 to

5:00. Dinner contribution: $6.00

per person/after 2:30 members

$4.00/non-members $6.00

House Band: Ray Cross & The

Country Heart Beats It is encourage for those who attend to

bring a non-perishable item or paper prod-

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26th MondayaMerIcan legIon rIdersMonThly MeeTIng7 p.m. at the American Legion

Hall, 59 Douglas St., Uxbridge

28th WednesdayaMerIcan legIon MonThlyMeeTIng 7:00 p.m. at the

American Legion Hall,

59 Douglas St., Uxbridge

30th FridayBlacksTone ValleycoMMunITy concerT BandEighth annual spring concert

“Beyond the Horizon”. North-

bridge High School Auditorium,

427 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville.

7:00 p.m. Free Admission.

no lIMIT Texas hold'eMNo. Uxbridge Italian-American

Club, 424 Mendon St, Rt 16,

Uxbridge. Registration @ 6 p.m.

Game @ 7:00 p.m. Sponsored

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Learning about cultural differencesand similarities, creating great friend-ships and even realizing that your childcan be a great host are just a few of themany reasons that individuals and fam-ilies have opened their homes to host aChinese middle or high school studentfor 8-9 days. China is emerging as a

part of our global life and economy, yetvery few of us know how to speakMandarin or even understand their cul-ture.

From July 12 -20, two dozen Chinesestudents will be visiting BlackstoneValley towns. Hosting a student is aneducational experience that broadens

awareness of a different culture whilecreating a fun and often, long lastingrelationship. Recently, a group fromBeijing visited Grafton and the experi-ence was very positive for each andevery host family. Students range in

age from 13-17 and are carefullyscreened, chaperoned and carry theirown spending money, medical and lia-bility insurance.

The local coordinator takes the stu-dents on itineraries during the week andis also on call 24/7 for any emergency(though there have been none). TheChinese student needs a bed and mealsbut participates fully with chores andevening and weekend activities duringtheir brief visit. The Host family mighteven learn some Mandarin while thestudents are here and a free onlineMandarin course can be provided ifyou’re interested.

For more information, even if thedates don’t quite work for you, pleasecall Ellen Onorato at 508-839-7199 oremail [email protected] student bios come in, the Hostfamily will be able to select which stu-dent might fit best into the home.Community service hours are alsoawarded to local host students.

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contact: Lucy M. Lukason, Director

Introduce your chi ld to the wonders of learning in a fun, safe, secureatmosphere. The Country Montessori Preschool of Sutton offers anexceptional early learning program and kindergarten for children ages2.9 to 7 years. We emphasize “choice” in learning, which makes thelearning process fun for every child.

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Art Workshopat WhitinsvilleSocial Library

Local artist, Laura O. Cenedella, willpresent a Landscape Acrylic Workshopfor adults on Saturday, April 10th, from11:00 am -12:30 pm at the WhitinsvilleSocial Library. No experience is neces-sary, and all materials will be provided.This workshop is free and is funded bythe artist and the Whitinsville SocialLibrary. Registration is required asseating is limited. Please drop by thelibrary or call 508-234-2151 ext.4.

In addition, the artist recentlyreceived a grant from the NorthbridgeCultural Council to do a series of artworkshops at the Whitinsville Retire-ment Home, for qualifying residents.Interested adults may contact Laura O.Cendella at 508-278-7193 for furtherinformation.

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The next meeting of the WhitinsvilleWoman’s Club will be April 12th at theVillage Congregational Church atnoon. Please bring a brown bag lunch.Dessert and coffee will be provided.Clara Pechulis, Program Chairman,will introduce Ed Quigley, AKA The“Dog Father”. This is an unusual storyabout a dog known as Lad, an abuseddog set loose by its owner and his unex-pected adoption of Ed.

Lad became a registered therapy dogthat understands more than 100 wordsand phrases. He brings “unconditionallove” and companionship to those inextended care facilities, special needskids, disturbed teenagers and all withwhom he comes in contact. He hasappeared on local Cable TV, was fea-tured in the Telegram & Gazette, and

appeared on “Chronicle”. Bring a guestto hear a wonderful story. Tea Hostessfor the meeting is Kathy Lyons and hercommittee.

The Annual Banquet of theWhitinsville Woman’s Club will beheld at the Blackstone National GolfClub located at 227 Putnam Hill Road,Sutton on April 27th. This is anevening of socializing and an opportu-nity to meet the scholarship recipients.Through the Club’s efforts, thesedeserving students can be honored.Please make reservations with JoanMulligan, 170 North Main St.,Uxbridge, MA 01569 no later thanApril 21st. Tickets for the banquet are$21.50. Business meeting – 4:30 pm,Dinner - 6:00 pm and Awards – 7:00pm.

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A “Wine Tasting,” is planned onThursday, April 8th, 6:30 p.m. at theDudley-Gendron American LegionHall, 156 Boston Road, in Sutton by theGFWC Blackstone Valley Women’sClub which holds its meetings there onthe second Thursday of the month. Avariety of wines (24) and 6 beers willbe part of the tasting and free refresh-ments will be served.

This is the new club’s first fundraiserand it hopes many readers will comeand tell their friends to come to the funevent. Money raised will be used tohelp the needy in the Clubwomen’scommunities in the Blackstone Valleysuch as giving money to Senior Centersand churches which have food pantries.The club has learned of all too manyfamilies who cannot afford going togrocery stores and they want to helpthem with your help!

Tickets are $25 per person and $30 atthe door. For tickets or more informa-tion, please call Barbara Berry ofGrafton at (617) 686-7477. Barbarawill also appreciate any donation of agift basket or “raffle item” from readersor businesses to help the club raisemoney for those less fortunate.

At the club’s March 11th meeting,state President Mary Baird of Sandwichcongratulated the GFWC BlackstoneValley Women’s Club into the General

Federation of Women’s Clubs inMassachusetts, recognizing PresidentConstance Dwyer of Sutton when shereceived the club’s charter on January23rd on behalf of the club at a statewidemeeting in Westboro. After her warmand welcoming message to club mem-bers and special guest Rep. JenCallahan of Sutton, she installed all fiveofficers, Constance Dwyer, President,of Sutton; Laurie Williams, Vice

President, of Sutton; Barbara Berry,Recording Secretary, of Grafton; MarieBastone, Treasurer, of Northbridge, andPaula Hillman, Corresponding Secre-tary of Millbury; members EvelynDucharme of Grafton; Alberta Durfeeof Grafton; Susan Meranda of Grafton;Donna MacDonald of Westboro; DebCochrane of Whitinsville; absent were:Terri Meilus of Whitinsville; SheilaNewman of Northbridge; Dr. PamLindor of Upton; Cindy Casella ofMillbury; Najwa Tamer of Westboro.

The “Dog Father” guest speaker at Whitinsville Woman’s Club meeting

The Sutton Woman’s Club’s nextmeeting will be held on Tuesday, April13th at Cynde Balazs’ home, 5 PutnamHill Rd., Sutton starting at 7:00 p.m.“Feng Shui” is this month’s topic andguest speaker, Christine Conway, willintroduce us to this ancient art and sci-ence. Learn how to improve the ener-gy (chi) in your home and workplaceand bring abundance into your

life. Newcomers are welcome – comesee what we are all about.

The Sutton Woman’s Club is a non-profit club dedicated to serving thecommunity and is open to all womenfrom Sutton and surrounding commu-nities. For more information, pleasecontact Cynde Balazs (508) 865-2301or e-mail us at [email protected]

Feng Shui topic of April meeting

Blackstone Valley Women’s Club Wine Tasting

Plant Salein Sutton

The Sutton Woman’s Club announcesits 14th annual perennials, plants, bakesale and raffle on Saturday, May 8,from 9 AM – 12 PM on the SuttonTown Common. (In case of rain theevent will be held at the Sutton FireStation).

Stop by for this popular event and besure to enter for a chance to win our raf-fle basket. All donations will go to theSutton Woman’s Club ScholarshipFund.

While you’re there be sure to see aviewing of a Clothesline Project also onthe common.

constance dwyer, President ofBlackstone Valley Women’sclub (l), and gfWc of Mass-achusetts state President MaryBaird presents charter.

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CommittedBy nIkkI healey

Our book group just finished reading“Committed” by Elizabeth Gilbert;also the author of “Eat Pray Love,” andmy recommendation is to not wasteyour time and money reading“Committed”.

Many of our book club members hadmixed opinions about “Eat Pray Love”and since some of us really enjoyed itwe decided to give her new book a try.The results were that everyone in ourgroup despised it.

The author's story just didn't seem togo anywhere. She seemed to keep cir-cling back to the same question, overand over again. She tried a creativeapproach by seeking out women fromdifferent cultures to gain an under-standing about their views, opinionsand customs about marriage. Evenstill, as a reader you didn't come awaywith any deep, thought provokingideas. Throughout the entire story theauthor wondered about getting marriedand why to do it. I expected somegrand epiphany on Elizabeth Gilbert'spart and held out hope that she wouldhave learned to appreciate somethingabout marriage. Not a chance. She stillleaves you with the question of whyshe bothered to marry again. And basi-cally leaves you frustrated andannoyed as a reader.

For my next book pick I am choos-ing “The Thirteenth Tale”.

British Brass Soundinvades Worcester

A 30-piece brass and percussionensemble, the New England BrassBand, returns to Wesley UnitedMethodist Church in Worcester for afree performance at 7:30 p.m. onFriday, April 9th.

Known for their concerts in theBritish tradition, the group returns bypopular demand for the tenth annualSundberg Memorial Concert. They firstplayed at Wesley in April 2008. TheNew England Brass Band has estab-lished itself as one of the premier brassgroups in New England, presentinghigh quality musical performancesthroughout the region to demonstratethe beauty and uncommon sounds ofBritish brass music.

The free concert series was estab-lished in memory of the Reverend

Roland D. Sundberg, a UnitedMethodist minister for whom musicembodied the human spirit. A residentof Holden, Massachusetts, he died in2000 at the age of 82. This concert ispresented as a memorial to Roland’slove of music, his love of people, andhis giving nature.

Offered by Wesley United MethodistChurch as “our gift to the City,” theMusic Alive! concert series includesmonthly Pipes Alive! concerts, and allperformances are free and open to thepublic. Further information about otherMusic Alive! programs can be found atwesleyworc.org/music/events.php.Wesley is located at 114 Main Street atthe corner of State Street in downtownWorcester.

IN THE MOOD is coming back;REVAMPED WITH 18 NEW SWING-ERA CLASSICS...to the StadiumTheatre, 28 Monument Square, MainStreet in Woonsocket, on Friday, April16th for two perform-ances, at 3 and 7:30 pm,presented by Artbeat.

IN THE MOOD is the1940’s Big BandTheatrical Swing DanceRevue. It’s the music ofGlenn Miller, TommyDorsey, Artie Shaw,Benny Goodman, HarryJames, ErskineHawkins, The AndrewsSisters, Frank Sinatraand other greats of the 1940’s.Featuring a company of 19 on stage –including the In the Mood Singers andDancers and the sensational String ofPearls Big Band Orchestra – the show’s

music arrangements, costumes andchoreography are as authentic as itgets!

For the IN THE MOOD 2009-10national tour, creator, music director

and producer BudForrest revamped theshow with eighteen ofthe most audience-requested songs (thereare a total of 42 songs inthe production). Amongthem are: Green Eyes,Laura, Moonglow, CJam Blues, Blue Moon,I’ve Got My Love toKeep Me Warm,Accentuate the Positive

and quite a few other surprises! Tickets are available in person at the

theater box office, by phone (401) 7624545; and online at stadiumtheatre.com

Touch a VernalPool Evening Walk

Bring the family and your friends for anopportunity to witness “Big Night”. JoinRanger Viola Bramel on Friday, April 9thfrom 7:30-9:30 p.m, to explore up closeand personal a typical Massachusetts ver-nal pool.

What do several hundred salamanders,toads or frogs look like crossing roads asthey migrate to vernal pools for springmating? Roads are often closed for thisevent in local towns, since these animalsmove with the rain and warm nights.Have you ever thought you heard ducksquacking in the woods at dusk or at night?You were listening to wood frogs mating.Migrating species must reach the vernalpool they originally emerged from, find amate, and lay their eggs.

Meet at the West Hill Dam office, 518East Hartford Avenue, Uxbridge. Dressfor the weather, rain or shine this programwill be take place. Youth under the age of16 must be accompanied by an adult.Participants will view a brief slide showof vernal pool characteristics and indica-tor species. Hike approximately one mileto several vernal pools, where variousspecies such as wood frogs can beobserved in various life stages such asegg, larvae or adult. Participants areencouraged to bring a flashlight. Forinformation contact Ranger Viola Bramelat (508) 278-2511 (#3 at menu) or (978)318-8417. Junior Rangers Level 2, earnwildlife credit. Nets are not permitted;you will be viewing sensitive animalsduring spring reproduction.

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Apple Tree Arts presents the chil-dren’s musical “Goin Buggy” onSaturday, April 10th, 7:00 p.m. andSunday, April 11th, 2 p.m. at the GB& Lexi Singh Performance Center,Alternatives Unlimited, 60 DouglasRoad, Whitinsville. Admission is $5for adults and $3 for children five andover. Tickets will be available at thedoor.

This short entertaining musical waswritten especially for elementaryschool children in grades one to four.The show features funny rhymingdialogue and seven songs.

The cast of 24 children have spentthe past 10 weeks learning songs,choreography and music. The youngactors play different types of bugsincluding dragonflies, ants, bees,crickets, beetles, spiders, caterpillars,ladybugs, fireflies, grasshoppers andbutterflies.

The show is co-directed by LisaScarlett, theatre arts director of thecommunity music and theatre artsschool, and Laurie Baker, early child-hood music and theatre arts teacher.Both co-directors had similar roles inproducing the school’s popular youthmusical, “Annie Jr.” which wasstaged in January at the NorthbridgeMiddle School in Whitinsville.

Apple Tree Arts as a member ofValleyCast! ((Blackstone ValleyCulture, Arts, and Science Together),is able to rent the state-of-the art the-atre at Alternatives Unlimited’sWhitin Mill complex. The stage seatsup to 200 people and has excellentacoustics.

This is the school’s third productionthat has been staged at the theatre.This past fall, the successful show“The Principal and the Pea was pro-duced and last spring the mini-musi-cal, “It’s a Jungle Out There” waspresented.

Alternatives Unlimited is a nonprof-it agency that provides services todevelopmentally and psychiatric dis-abled adults. ValleyCast! is a non-profit group comprised of a networkof community partners that are com-mitted to promoting artistic and cul-tural activities at Alternatives’ com-plex.

Founded in 1989, Apple Tree Artshas grown to serve over 1,000 chil-dren and adults annually with a vari-ety of early childhood music courses,adult music classes, private musicinstruction, ensembles and theatrearts programs. For more information,please contact Apple Tree Arts, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization at (508)-839-4286 or visit www.apple-treearts.org.

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Please join Troop 25, Pack25, Troop 1122, Pack 22,Troop 7 and Pack 7 and seethat Scouting is alive andwell in Uxbridge.

There will be fishing demo’s, cookingdemo’s, gateway demo, geo-caching, games and anopportunity for all scout ageboys to join scouts. CubScout ages range from 1stgrade through 4th grade.Boy Scouts are 5th gradeand up. We look forward toseeing you there.

PIne Wood WInners - everyone’s a winner in cub scouts!uxbridge Pack 7 announces the winners of this year’s PineWood derby! front row - Wolves daniel Bishop second placewinner and best in show, Jonathan Twining first place win-ner, Tiger cubs Benjamin Wojciechowski first place winner,Jaeden Morales third place winner, Bears kaleb Mckeon firstplace winner, nicholas simmons third place winner. secondrow - Webelo daniel Plant first place winner, Tiger cub lukesands second place winner, Webelo Jesse nunamaker sec-ond place winner, and Bear nathaniel Thompson secondplace winner. last row - Wolf den leader kevin Partlow,Webelos den leader Tracey Macneil, Tiger den leaderlillian Thompson, Bear den leader dimitri Thompson, andWebelo assistant den leader Mike Plant. If you would like tojoin the fun, please call kevin Partlow 508-272-9617

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Cadet Sean Fitzpatrick, son of Peter andDion Fitzpatrick of Sutton, has been named tothe Dean’s List for the Fall Semester – Augustthrough December at the U.S. MilitaryAcademy.

To earn this distinction, a cadet must main-tain a 3.0 average in all courses.

Cadet Fitzpatrick graduated from BlackstoneValley Tech, Upton in 2006 and will be com-missioned a second lieutenant in the U.S.Army upon graduation at West Point. Cadet

Fitzpatrick is majoring in Nuclear Physics,and has branched Infantry.

The mission of the U.S. Military Academy isto educate, train, and inspire the Corps ofCadets so that each graduate is a commis-sioned leader of character committed to thevalues of Duty, Honor, Country and preparedfor a career of professional excellence andservice to the Nation as an officer in theUnited States Army

Fitzpatrick named to Dean’s List

The 1st Congregational Churchof Douglas, will be continuingtheir popular musical CongoBongo café series with TomConlon on April 23rd. Tom, justoff his USA tour, is probably oneof the best solo/singer/songwrit-ers you’ll ever have the pleasureof hearing.

To try samples of his workplease go to www.myspace/tom-

conlongmusic.“1st Church” is located near the

junction of Routes 16 and 96, nearthe Douglas town common.Doors open at 7 p.m. and the fes-tivities start at 7:30 p.m. Lightrefreshments will be available.There is a small $3.00 admissionsfee per person, $2.00 in advance.

Please contact Sam Bowen at508-476-0022 with any questions.

Phoenixspotted at Art Show!

There has been a sighting of aPhoenix right here in the BlackstoneValley and His name is artist JackKeough of Douglas. You see Mr.Keough’s commercial art studio of23 years, known originally as AlarmGraphics and later as AGI Design &Production Studio out of theManchaug Mills, had finally suc-cumbed to this recession “As did alot of bigger and better companiesthan mine” says Keough with hardlyany trace of remorse.

That’s because as the artist sees ithe is finally free to pursue what hewent to Mass College of Art for andgot his BFA in painting & sculpture.AGI was supposed to be the moneymill that would allow for the fine artto happen. But after 4 recessions in23 years, ironically it will be thisrecession that frees him to chase hispainting aspirations since art direc-tor jobs of my pay scale are very farand few between at this point.

Keough was just featured in aONE MAN SHOW at the UxbridgeAlternatives Gallery. This was defi-nitely a show worth seeing from oneof our own from right here in thevalley. “I’ve only just recently beenable to start putting my full effortsinto the art and away from the fall-out of a dead company, but from theashes comes the Phoenix” saysKeough, “And I finally feel free”.

Visit www.artistJackKeough.comfor more of Jack Keough’s artwork,where all are available as signed andnumbered prints.

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Thrift Storeexpands space & hours

Treasures, located at 82 WorcesterRoad (Route 122/140, Koopman’sPlaza), in Grafton, is celebrating theopening of its expanded store and isadding an extra sales day. The storesells good donated and discountedclothing, furniture, textiles, toys,sporting goods, housewares, diningaccessories, baskets, antiques andunique jewelry at a fair price.

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Senior CornerA while back, Ed Taglieri took up run-

ning as a way to drop some weight, de-stress after the work day, and keep hisblood pressure under better control. Tenyears later and 80 pounds lighter, henow finds himself getting up at 5 a.m.weekdays to make the time for training.

Taglieri, 51, is going to run the 2010Boston Marathon. The ExecutiveDirector of Beaumont’s campus onPlantation Street in Worcester shakes hishead and smiles; he never expected to bedoing this. When asked if he was athlet-ic in his youth, perhaps in high school orcollege, he grins and reports, “Not atall.”

“I’ve got a buddy these days in myfriend Mike Bonfanti, who’s my age. Wemet through running events, and we’vebeen training six days a week sinceDecember 1st. We’re running the BostonMarathon because we want to combineaccomplishing this personal goal withsupporting the Alzheimer’s Association;we both have people we love who’vebattled the disease.”

To reach his fundraising goal for theAlzheimer’s Association and to raiseawareness, Taglieri has arranged anarray of activities at Beaumont Rehab-ilitation and Skilled Nursing Center andthe adjacent SALMON Center for EarlyEducation and beyond. They range fromon- and off-site mailings, setting up website donation pages and holding a 50/50raffle, to group exercise for children andresidents and a characteristic pastaluncheon with them, finishing with aparty on marathon day where the chil-dren will compete on an obstacle course,

cheered on by elders providing water,snacks and even medals. They’ll also betracking Taglieri’s progress on theBoston Athletic Association’s web sitethat day, and he’s clearly delighted.

“My family, my staff and our residentshave been so supportive. I’m raisingfunds for a cause that’s dear to my heart,which is great, and I’m doing it byaccomplishing something I neverdreamed possible at this stage of my life— that’s the real surprise.”

Donations to the Alzheimer’s Associ-ation through the Boston Marathon canbe made at Taglieri’s page on the web:http/alz.kintera.org/boston2010/edtaglieri.

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The Annual Used Book Sale spon-sored by The Mendon Friends ofElders will be held on Saturday, April10th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at TheMendon Senior Center, 62 Provi-dence Street.

Attendees will find hard and softcover books, CD's, videos, DVD'sand puzzles - all at great prices. Therewill also be a basket raffle. All pro-ceeds from this event will go to TheSenior Van Fund.

HOLIDAY CLOSING The Northbridge Senior Center andTri-Valley nutrition site will beclosed on Monday, April 19th inobservance of Patriots Day.

SHINEA Shine Counselor is available byappointment only, on Thursdaymornings from the hours of 9:30A.M.–11:30A.M. Call for more informa-tion or to schedule an appointment.

FINANCIAL COUNSELINGThis service will be available at theSenior Center on the last Thursday ofevery month by appointment onlyfrom 1:30P.M. – 3:30P.M. Call toschedule an appointment.

FUEL ASSISTANCEThe Northbridge Senior Center isnow taking applications for FuelAssistance. Please call for eligibilityguidelines and to make an appoint-ment.

FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER The Northbridge High School Stu-dent Council will host a SpaghettiDinner and Prom for local senior cit-izens on Saturday, April 10th at 5:00P.M. The event will take place in thecafeteria. There will be raffles andmore. Call the senior center to signup for this annual event, or you maysign up at the front desk at the center.

VNAThe VNA of Great Milford/ North-bridge area will conduct a vital signsclinic on Tuesday, April 13th from11:00-1:00 P.M. Residents areencouraged to take advantage of thisbenefit sponsored by the Board ofHealth and the VNA.

CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUPThe Caregivers’ support group willmeet on Friday, April23rd from11:00A.M.-12:00P.M.in the SeniorCenter Library.

SENIOR CITIZENS &FRIENDS LUNCHEONS

The Northbridge Public Schools willcontinue to host a luncheon everyother Tuesday at the High School.The cost per meal will be $3.50. Callthe Senior Center to make a reserva-tion, or you can call the High School508-234-8163. This luncheon pro-gram will continue through theschool year at 11:30A.M. The nextluncheons in April will be on the 6thand the 27th.

Northbridge Senior Center announces April Events

Sutton Seniors planentertainmentJUKEBOX FRIDAY NIGHTOLDIES DANCEOn Friday, April 16th from 6-8 p.m,

the Sutton Senior Center, 19 HoughRoad, will host an Oldies Music andDance night with DJ’s Dave O’Garaand Adam Webster. All ages are wel-come for the 60’s and 70’s classicoldies. Refreshments will be served.FAMILY STYLE BAKED HAM & BEAN SUPPERSutton Senior Center, 19 HoughRoad, will have a Family Style BakedHam and Bean Supper on Saturday,April 24th at 5:30 p.m. The meal alsoincludes cole slaw, brown bread/rolls,strawberry shortcake and beverages.For tickets ($8.00 adults and $4.00children), call the Senior Center at508-234-0703. Proceeds to benefitFriends of Sutton Elders.

All Lunch pick-ups begin at 10:30 amand Lunch is at 11:30 am. Call Bev at278-7609 for Lunch reservations orrides.1st Thursday

11:30 Lunch: Beef w/onions & pep-pers. Music with our very own RichardColahan on keyboard3-4PM FREE Gentle Yoga Classes w/Marilyn Jones, Instructor - Classes areopen. Join us anytime! 2nd Friday

9:00-12:00 Free AARP Tax Help byappt. only call 278-8622 today! 11:30 Lunch: Potato Crunch FishJoin us for our “name that tune” musi-cal Luncheon with Richard Colahan! 3-4 PM FREE! Computer Classes withpersonalized instruction offered by

Students of the “Friends of Seniors”club from Nipmuc Regional HS – Call278-86225th Monday

11:30 Lunch: Chicken Picatta1-3:30 PM Special guest speaker: JulieMcMurray - Care Consultant from theAlzheimer’s Assoc. will discuss aspectsof memory loss. This program is freeand open to the community. We willdiscuss such topics as the stages ofAlzheimer’s, the risks of wandering,and how to set realistic expectations.We urge seniors and their caregivers toattend. Call 508-278-8622 to register. 6:00 PM – Pitch $2 donation6th Tuesday

8:30 am Grocery Shopping 11:30 Lunch: Turkey & Gravy

1:30 Card Games: Join Us for an after-noon of various card games. Dealer’sChoice. 7th Wednesday

11:30 Lunch: Rosemary PorkLions Club Lunch n learn discussiontoday.8th Thursday

8:30 AM Walmart Shopping today11:30 Lunch: Breaded Fish1-2 PM Page Turners Book discussionGroup with Jane Granatino, LibraryDirector – 2nd Thursday each monthIf you love to talk about books, good

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3:00-4:00 PM FREE! Gentle Yoga

Classes – All are welcome.9th Friday

9:00-12:00 Free AARP Tax Help byappt. only call 278-8622 today! 11:30 Lunch: Meatloaf & Gravy,Tomato soup3-4 PM FREE! Computer ClassesWith personalized instruction offeredby Students of the “Friends of Seniors”club from Nipmuc Regional HS – Call278-8622 or just stop by.12th Monday

11:30 Lunch: Seafood Salad6:00 PM – Pitch $2 donation 13th Tuesday

8:30 am Grocery Shopping 11:30 Lunch: Italian Braised Beef1:30 Cards – All are welcome to join in!14th Wednesday

11:30 Lunch: Chicken Murphy Lunch n Learn with Liz Haddad fromthe District Attorney’s Office. Liz willdiscuss Senior safety. Join us for this

informational Luncheon. 1:30 Senior Club with bingo to follow.We are now offering transportation toand from Senior Club. 15th Thursday

11:30 Lunch: Beef Burgundy. Specialmusic by Richard Colahan on keyboard3:00-4:00 PM Yoga Classes Today -Join us! 16th Friday

11:30 Lunch: BBQ ChickenMusical Luncheon with Richard onkeyboard! 3-4 PM Computer Classes with instruc-tors from Nipmuc Regional High” -Classes are geared to your needs. Call 278-8622 to enroll or just stop by. 19th Monday

Patriots Day – Center ClosedNo Meals Served today20th Tuesday

8:30 am Grocery Shopping 11:30 Lunch: Hawaiian ChickenSpecial Lunch n Learn today with ChrisMurphy from MassEDP Chris will goover eligibility requirements for freetelephone equipment. Join us to learn ifyou qualify! Call 278-8622 to registerfor this talk. 1:30 pm – card games21st Wednesday

11:30 Lunch: Garden Swiss Steak2:00 PM Fallon Representative - GailTrubow SCO/NaviCare Rep - JuliaSpencer Santos. If you have MaHealthStandard you may qualify for SCO.Call us to learn more about new SeniorCare Options.22nd Thursday

11:30 Lunch: Fish Newburg & clamchowder. Lunch n Learn with LouPilczak – Our Tri Valley Nutritionistwill be on board to discuss HealthyProtein Choices, Wholesome food andexercise. Learn about the Mediter-ranean Meal plan. 3:00-4:00 PM Yoga Classes – Join usat any time, enrollment in Yoga is open. 23rd Friday

11:30 Lunch: Italian Cassserole3-4 PM FREE! Computer Classes with Nipmuc Regional High School’s“Friends of Seniors Club”. Call 278-8622 to enroll or just stop by. 26th Monday

11:30 Lunch: Orange Beef6:30 Pitch $227th Tuesday

8:30 am Grocery Shopping 11:30 Lunch Puppet Show! Join us fora very entertaining musical Luncheonwith Lisa Manning and her puppets!We will celebrate April birthdays andthe arrival of Spring! Welcome Black-stone Seniors! Call 278-8622 to reserveyour seat for this fun-filled Spring 11:30 Lunch: Salmon Boat1:30 pm – card games – dealer’s choice 28th Wednesday

11:30 Lunch: Hot Dog on bunw/baked beans1:30 Senior Club with bingo to follow.We are now offering transportation toand from Senior Club. Please let usknow if you need a ride and we willgladly pick you up!

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Resisting care, wandering, and being uncooperative or com-bative are all common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.Come hear from an expert how to discover the meaningbehind these actions, and use that information tomeet the person’s needs. Learn the “language”of Alzheimer’s behavior and gain greater com-fort and support – for everyone.

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Sutton Senior Center programsTHURSDAY, APRIL 1ST @ 11:00 am:Seminar: How to Get a Good Night’sSleep with Fallon HealthcareMONDAY, APRIL 5TH @ 10:00 am:Chatterbox Discussion group. All wel-comeTHURSDAY, APRIL 8TH @ 12:45 pm:“Book Club” also, ladies pamperingwith manicure & chocolatesTUESDAY, APRIL 13TH @ 10:30 am:Sutton Serenaders “I Just Love OldPeople” concertTHURSDAY, APRIL 15TH @ 1:00 pm:Popcorn & Movie “Old Dogs” Comedywith John Travolta and Robin WilliamsFRIDAY, APRIL 16TH from 6-8pm:“Oldies Music & Dance” DJ’s DaveO’Gara & Adam Webster THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND @ 1:00 pm:Travelogue w/Ross Whittier “All aboutAustralia” SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH @ 5:30

pm: “Ham & Bean” Supper (Familystyle) $8.00 Adults $4.00 children. Fortickets call center @ 508-234-0703TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH @ 10:30 am:Seminar: Successful Transitions forSeniors RSVP/508-234-0703 WEEKLY FEATURES:Mondays at 10am: WII Video gamesTuesdays at 10am: “The Hookers” knitting groupTuesdays at 12:45am: Sutton Serenaders ChorusWednesdays at 10am: Beginners Computer Class (Free)Thursdays at 10am: PitchThursdays 9 & 10am: Computer Classes (Free)Free Exercise Classes on Mondays & WednesdaysFree Yoga Classes on Tuesdays & Fridays

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11:30 Lunch: Chicken SupremeMusical Luncheon with RichardColahan on keyboard!3:00-4:00 PM Yoga Classes Today –Join us at any time, enrollment in Yogais open. 30th Friday

11:30 Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese

3-4 PM FREE! Computer Classes with Nipmuc Regional High School’s“Friends of Seniors Club”. Call 278-8622 to enroll or just stop by.

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The Senior Center is offering trans-portation to and from Senior Club onWednesdays. We are also offering newWednesday afternoon programs. Joinus for Wii Bowling beginning at 1:30.Call 278-8622 for details about ournew programs and to schedule your

ride. We look forward to serving you!

Please fill out your Census Forms!The Uxbridge Senior Center receives aconsiderable amount of state grantfunding to help support our transporta-tion services based on the number ofseniors reported. It is important tomake sure that every senior counts andis counted! If you need help filling outyour forms please call us at 508-278-8622. We are happy to help you!

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has progressed beyond its early stages,an Alzheimer's or dementia patient mayget to the point where they can nolonger make legal or financial deci-sions for themselves. If they have notcompleted and executed the properlegal documents before this time, theirfamily will be forced to go to the pro-bate court to seek guardianship.Probate court intervention is expensive,tedious and very intrusive to your fam-ily's privacy. Before a situation arisesthat calls for the probate court’s inter-

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Step 1. Execute a Durable Power ofAttorney: A Durable Power of Attorneygrants a trusted family member orfriend the right to make financial deci-sions for you if the time should comewhen you are no longer able to makeyou own decisions.

Step 2. Execute a Health Care Proxy:A Health Care Proxy grants a trustedfamily member or friend the right tomake medical decisions for you if thetime should come when you are nolonger able to make you own decisions,including decisions about life supporttreatments, etc.

Step 3. Consider Changing PropertyTitles: The way real estate and otherproperty is titled is important. In somecases, how your property is held meansthat selling it will require court inter-vention. Reviewing property titles isalso an important part of planning toensure that you and your family mem-

bers are protected if you ever needlong-term care in a nursing home.

Step 4: Consider Revising Your Will,Trust, or Gifting Strategies: In theevent you have an existing estate plan,it may be necessary to revise that plandepending on your situation.Consulting a knowledgeable attorney isimportant before any transfers occur.

An attorney can help you review yourfinancial situation, draft the necessarylegal documents, and help you estab-lish a strategy appropriate for your sit-uation. Acting improperly can havesevere legal implications and make youineligible for government benefits. Byseeking the advice of an attorney expe-rienced in Elder Law, and seeking thatadvice early on, you can minimize yourfinancial exposure and avoid a greatdeal of frustration dealing with theissues that will invariably need to bedealt with.

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Delmy Velez, Receptionist at 508-235-4769 ext. 3020 for reservations.

Resisting care, wandering, and beinguncooperative or combative are allcommon symptoms of Alzheimer’s dis-ease. Davis will help you discover themeaning behind these actions, and usethat information to meet the person’sneeds and to learn the “language” ofAlzheimer’s behavior and gain greatercomfort and support – for everyone.

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Twenty managers from SALMONHealth and Retirement, based inWestborough, recently received trainingfrom the National Council of CertifiedDementia Practitioners. With their sub-sequent certification, they join only afew professionals in the area with suchbackground meeting the challenges ofserving clients suffering fromAlzheimer’s disease.

The number of cases of Alzheimer’sand related dementias continues toincrease both nationally and worldwide.The Council’s literature states “Thegoal of the National Council ofCertified Dementia Practitioners is todevelop and encourage comprehensivestandards of excellence in direct-careskills, education, and sensitivity indementia care.” The National Councilof Dementia Practitioners (CDP) ofNew Jersey is one of two organizationsfor professionals in the field ofAlzheimer’s disease.

Several individuals from each of theSALMON campuses in Natick,Northborough, Northbridge, Westbor-ough and Worcester took the course,which is open to professionals whomeet educational requirements, havethe requisite years of experience in thefield, and pass a test. Those receivingthe 2-year certification must keep cur-rent by attaining sufficient CEUs,among other stipulations.

SALMON Health and Retirement hasbecome respected in the area for itsinnovative program for those sufferingwith memory impairment, The TapestryProgram. The Tapestry Program isoffered at their Whitney Place AssistedLiving Residences in Natick,Northborough and Westborough, and isundergoing enhancement at all fiveBeaumont Rehabilitation and SkilledNursing Centers.

“The Tapestry Program takes its namefrom the way we work to weave togeth-er each individual’s strengths with theparticipation of their care partners andthe wealth of experience of our servicestaff,” states SALMON Director ofCommunity Relations Kate Salmon-Robinson. “Our goal is to promote self-esteem, maximize independence andenhance personal satisfaction, all in ahome-like environment.”

“These certifications strengthen ourhighly skilled team,” says Director ofSALMON’s Tapestry Program GaryDavis, LSW, CDP, “and demonstratethe serious commitment we make tohelping people in our care reach andmaintain their fullest potential, for aslong as possible.”

For more information about TheTapestry Program and the continuum ofcare offered by SALMON Health andRetirement on their campuses, locatedin Natick, Northborough, Northbridge,Westborough and Worcester, visitwww.SalmonHealthAndRetirement.com.

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School News

Whitinsville Christian High School ispleased to announce Matthew Hudson,cellist, and Kristabel Stark, violinist,have been selected to participate in the2010 Massachusetts Music EducatorsAssociation 55th All-State MusicFestival in Boston next month. Mat-thew, a junior, is the son of Mr. & Mrs.Edwin Hudson of Whitinsville. Krista-bel, a senior, is the daughter of Mr. &Mrs. Doug Stark of Whitinsville.

The Massachusetts Music EducatorsAssociation sponsors the music festi-val. Participation in the festival givesstudents an opportunity to demonstratetheir artistry and to create new friend-ships. Matthew and Kristabel wererequired to audition in January to qual-ify for their spot. They were judgedbased on technical abilities and musi-cality in playing a prepared piece ofmusic and selected scales, and in sight-reading.

At school, Matthew and Kristabelperform in the high school and cham-ber orchestras under the direction ofMrs. Monica Vander Baan.

The Whitinsville Christian SchoolStrings program involves more than

100 students in pre K – 12 who learn toplay violin, viola, cello and bass usingthe Suzuki Method of instruction.Besides weekly private and group les-sons, WCS Strings offers four levels oforchestra from elementary throughhigh school, as well as preparatory andadvanced chamber orchestras. Everyother year selected advanced studentsgo on a service-oriented tour duringSpring Break. Many WCS Strings stu-dents are selected through auditions toplay with Massachusetts MiddleSchool and High School CentralDistrict and All-State Orchestras andsome students have been recommendedfor and participated in the All-Easternor National Honors Orchestras.

Located in the town of Northbridge,Whitinsville Christian School is a pri-vate academic institution with 544 stu-dents currently enrolled in grades preK-12.

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kristabel stark, Violinist

Matthew hudson, cellist

Local bandhighlightedin HS Today

Northbridge High School is high-lighted in High School Today, a publi-cation of the National Federation ofState High School Associations

The article, “From Postgame Ritualsto Pep Songs, High School TraditionsStand the Test of Time” highlights theNorthbridge High School Band andJimmy Verdone, first year musicteacher and Band Director. The articleis published on pages 14 & 15 of theFebruary 2010 edition of High SchoolToday.

Congratulations to Jimmy and NHSband members!

Tabur accepted toWest Point

James J. Tabur, a member ofNorthbridge High School’s Class of2010 has been appointed to the UnitedStates Military Academy at West Point,New York. Upon graduation as a mem-ber of West Point’s Class of 2014, hewill be commissioned a second lieu-tenant in the United States Army.

“This is a great day for James, hisfamily, NHS and Northbridge as acommunity” said NHS Principal Mich-ael P. Gauthier. “I was so pleased tolearn that his dream has been realizedand that his hard work and dedicationhave paid off” said Gauthier.

Tabur received the notification in themail recently according to his formersocial studies teacher, René M.Lafayette. “James stopped by myclassroom and said ‘Mr. Lafayette, Iwanted to tell you something,’ and withthat he showed me a black folder withthe words ‘United States MilitaryAcademy’ embossed in gold on thecover” Lafayette said. Inside was theprized certificate of appoint to the classof 2014 signed by Colonel Deborah L.McDonald, US Army, director ofadmissions for the prestigious serviceacademy.

Tabur was nominated to West Pointby U.S. Representative Richard E.Neal (D- 2 MA) in December aftercompleting a rigorous applicationprocess.

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With a growing emphasis on futureemployees acquiring the necessaryknowledge and skills to compete inwhat has become a global workforceenvironment, policymakers and educa-tors are striving to make reforms toensure students are capable of meeting

the challenges of an ever-advancingtechnological workplace.

One of the benefits of career andtechnical education is the fact thatapplied learning is embedded intoeveryday curriculum. MassachusettsLieutenant Governor Timothy Murray

recently witnessed examples of thatfirst-hand during a recent visit toBlackstone Valley Regional VocationalTechnical High School.

Education has been one of the toppriorities of the Patrick-Murray Admin-istration, and Governor Deval Patricksigned in January the first major educa-tion reform legislation since 1993.Murray, the former mayor of Worcester,has pledged to visit regional vocationaltechnical schools throughout the Com-monwealth this school year. In hiscapacity as Lieutenant Governor, Mur-ray serves as Chairman of the Region-alization Advisory Commission andSTEM Advisory Council.

The regionalization commission isexploring potential opportunities, bene-fits and challenges of regionalizingservices among municipalities. TheScience, Technology, Engineering, andMath council is seeking to ensure thatstudents in Massachusetts are educatedin the STEM fields, better preparingthem for post-secondary education orcareers in these areas.

Murray talked with students and staffwhile visiting a number of the school’svocational technical training areas andclassrooms.

“We consistently strive to incorporatemore 21st Century Skills learning intoour curriculum, increase our relevanceand rigor, and expand our programs toimprove our students’ career readinessalong whichever pathway theychoose,” Superintendent-Director Dr.Michael Fitzpatrick said. “LieutenantGovernor Murray has been a longtimesupporter of quality vocational techni-cal education and we are pleased hewas able to interact with our studentsand staff.”

Lt. Governor Murray visits with students

All Northbridge Public Schools areworking to educate students on theimportance of reporting all familymembers and Northbridge residents onthe United States 2010 Census. Ourprimary goal is to raise awareness ofand encourage participation in this his-toric event. The last time the US Censuswas recorded was in 2000. Our messageis: Be Counted In 2010 ~ A CompleteCount Helps Our Schools!

Every year, the federal governmentcan allocate more than $400 billion tostates and communities based, in part,on census data.

Superintendent Gorky reports that theNorthbridge Public Schools are not eli-

gible to apply for many grants due tothe high income levels reported inNorthbridge during the 2000 Census.Currently, based on the 2000 Census,there is a 17% discrepancy between thereported ecomomic needs of the com-munity and students in our schools.Every person counts, even newbornbabies. If residents accurately reporttheir income and residency it will helpto guide funding decisions for ourschools and community. Hopefully wewill be eligible for more federal grants.

For further information contact theSuperintendent, NPS Principals or visit2010census.gov.

Importance of Census taught in Northbridge Public Schools

James F. Paulhus, president and CEOof UniBank, is pleased to announceUniBank’s sixteenth annual scholar-ship program, providing $2,000 each toten graduating seniors, one at each highschool in the towns of Northbridge,Uxbridge, Blackstone, Douglas, Upton,Grafton, Sutton and Milford.

These scholarships are a part ofUniBank’s commitment to the commu-nity in supporting the educationalendeavors of exceptional students,selected on the basis of character,involvement in school or community

activities, financial need and academicachievement.

Scholarship applications are availablein the guidance departments of:Northbridge High School, UxbridgeHigh School, Douglas High School,Blackstone-Millville Regional HighSchool, Nipmuc Regional HighSchool, Blackstone Valley RegionalVocational Technical High School,Whitinsville Christian High School,Grafton High School, Sutton HighSchool and Milford High School.Schools are awarded the scholarshipsand form their own committees toselect recipients. Applicants arerequired to be enrolled as undergradu-ate students in an accredited four-yearinstitution of higher learning.

UniBank is dedicated to contributingto the overall quality of life and eco-nomic health of the communities itserves, while maintaining a high levelof financial soundness and integrity. Itis a member of the FDIC and DIF. Thecompany website is UniBank.com.

UniBank announcesscholarship program

Named toDean’s List atSNH University

The following students have beennamed to the Dean’s List for the fall2009 semester at Southern New Hamp-shire University in Manchester. To beeligible for this honor, a student mustcompile an academic grade point aver-age of 3.0-3.49.

From Auburn, Allison Racicot,Creative Writing and English andGregory Sullivan, Accounting. FromGrafton, Scott Jacobsen, SportManagement. From Hopedale, RobertSideman, Hospitality Business. FromMendon, Molly Janelle, GraphicDesign and Justin Peterman, SportManagement. From Northbridge, ChadRandor, Game Design and Develop-ment and from Uxbridge, BrandonRivett, Business Administration – 3Year Program.

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The American Legion Auxiliary willhold its 65th Annual MassachusettsGirls State at Stonehill College,Easton, MA from Sunday, June 13,2010 through Friday, June 18, 2010.The American Legion Auxiliary spon-sors this program state-wide. InUxbridge, the program is financedthrough the generosity of the UxbridgeWoman’s Club. The Girls StateCitizens chosen this year fromUxbridge High School are EmilyDrywa, daughter of Mr.& Mrs. ToddDrywa and Tara Feeley, daughter ofMr. & Mrs. Brian Feeley. The twoalternates that have been selected are,Anna Walsh, daughter of Mr. & Mrs.Michael Walsh and Jamie St. Pierre,daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kris St. Pierre.

More than 22, 000 Massachusettsgirls have participated in this citizen-ship program since its inauguration in1945. There will be approximately 300girls from all parts of the State partici-pating in the week’s study of Local andState Government. They will establishand operate their own City and Town,form two political parties, nominatecandidates for office, conduct cam-paigns and hold elections.

Speakers will be state officials (ifpossible), leaders in Government andother professions. The students willlearn about the responsibilities of thevarious branches of government andthe qualifications and benefits of manyof the leading professions.

Girls State will be held in every statein the union. At the Girls StateSessions in June, two girls will beselected to represent their respectiveStates at Girls Nation to be held inMaryland in July.

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When accomplishing any task athand, Maria Cassidy simply goes aboutthe job – effectively and quietly. Theyoung talent from Uxbridge is one ofthe top academic students in the Classof 2010 at Blackstone Valley RegionalVocational Technical High School.Cassidy’s exceptional Electrical fieldskills and her many other contributionsto the school and community haveearned her Valley Tech’s OutstandingVocational Technical Student Awardgiven in conjunction with theMassachusetts Vocational Association.

Cassidy has lofty goals for the future.“I would like to study math and moveinto challenging science coursework ata four-year college,” said Cassidy, whois investigating options at a number oftop colleges and already has beenaccepted to Worcester PolytechnicInstitute. “I likely will pursue my elec-trical license, but more for personalgrowth than to go directly into the busi-ness.”

Consistently the highest scorer for

Valley Tech’s successful Math Team,Cassidy competed on the national stagein Technical Related Math, represent-ing Valley Tech and the Common-wealth during the prestigiousSkillsUSA National Leadership andSkills Conference in Kansas City,Missouri. She is the Treasurer ofValley Tech’s Chapter of the NationalHonor Society and member of theschool’s Chorus, Aviation Club, SEA(Students for Environmental Aware-

ness) Club, and Martial Arts Club.“I really don’t like to sit around,

which is why I am in Electrical,” saidCassidy, who works part-time as arepair technician for The Back Doorvacuum shop in Uxbridge. “I prefer tomove about and get things done.”

That motivation is evident in the wayCassidy is impressively active in hercommunity. She has served as treasur-er of the Venturing Crew in Grafton, adevelopment program of the BoyScouts of America that providesrewarding growth experiences foryoung men and women. She volun-teers to serve Meals on Wheels through

the Uxbridge Senior Center and hasbeen a member of the Teen AdvisoryBoard for the Uxbridge Library. Cas-sidy is an avid reader when she doesdecide to slow down the pace duringthe day.

“We are extremely proud of Maria’snumerous achievements,” said ValleyTech Superintendent-Director Dr.Michael Fitzpatrick. “She is a leaderwho has distinguished herself withadmirable dedication to both academicstudies and her vocational technicaltraining. She serves as a role modelwith attributes exemplifying our 21stCentury Skills curriculum.”

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Cassidy excels in studies, career prep at Valley Tech

ToP Tech - senior Maria cassidy of uxbridge has been named ValleyTech’s top vocational technical student this year.

Congressman Neal addressesNHS Students

US Representative Richard E. Neal(D-2nd Massachusetts) recently visitedNorthbridge High School at the invita-tion of social studies teacher René M.Lafayette. The veteran legislator andformer mayor of Springfield addressedapproximately 70 students in the mediacenter including 50 students enrolled in“Citizenship In Action”, an electivethat Lafayette created.

“I have invited the Congressman tomeet with my students for the past threeyears, but our schedules have notworked out until now. It was a greatevent for everyone, the students and theCongressman” said Lafayette. Neal, amember of the powerful House Waysand Means Committee is one of twoNew Englanders on the 41 memberpanel and the only one from Massa-chusetts.

The visit to the Linwood AvenueSchool also provided Neal with theopportunity to meet one of his nomi-nees to two military academies, NHSsenior James Tabur has been nominatedto both Annapolis and West Point.

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Uxbridge HS SADD Chapter announces charity shoe drive

Every 23 seconds, Soles4Souls Inc.gives away another pair of shoes tosomeone in need. The shoe charity hasearned glowing endorsements fromHollywood stars and professional ath-letes, but the people who truly make thenon-profit organization effective arethose who partner with Soles4Souls inits mission of Changing the World OnePair at a Time ™.

That’s where local students are get-ting involved - by becoming the handsand feet of Soles4Souls in Uxbridge.Drop boxes are located at the UxbridgeHigh School, Uxbridge Town Hall, andUxbridge Public Library for people todrop off their gently used shoes.Monetary donations are also accepted.Contact Amanda Alsfeld, 508-278-8634, for information.About Soles4Souls

Nashville-based Soles4Souls™ facil-itates the donations of both new andused shoes, which are used to aid thehurting worldwide. Soles4Souls hasdistributed more than 4 million pairs topeople in over 70 countries, includingHonduras, Uganda, Romania, and theUnited States. The charity has beenfeatured recently in Runner’s Worldand the Green Guide by NationalGeographic. It has also appeared on

CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, andhundreds of regional outlets aroundNorth America. Soles4Souls is a501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS;donating parties are eligible for taxadvantages. Visit www.giveshoes.orgfor more information.

For information about Soles4Souls,Inc., please contact locally: ChrisCarmichael, Soles4Souls, 615-391-5723 ext. 143 [email protected] orKim Dettwiller, Soles4Souls, 615-321-4073 [email protected]

OSP offersScholarship

Uxbridge Ocean State PowerScholarship Foundation applicationforms are available in the followinglocations in Uxbridge:

High School Guidance Office, theTown Clerk’s office and the UxbridgePublic Library. Completed applicationsmust be delivered to the GuidanceOffice, Uxbridge High School, 62Capron Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 27th.

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CommunityReading Day in Northbridge

Members of the community recentlyparticipated in Community ReadingDay at the Northbridge Elementary andBalmer Schools. Carolyn Mitchellcoordinated the guest readers whowere paired with classroom teachers sothe readers could demonstrate theirlove for reading and to further involvemembers of the community in theschools. Each reader read for one hour.

The 58 Community Readers wereTom Melia, Claire Malkasian, BrianPatrinelli, Mike Morasse, Mary Verra,Claudine Spencer, Cathy Stanton, ErinMcKeown, Ruth Driscoll, CarolStearns, Donna Leard, Rev. MicheleEwers, Don Incutto, John Zywien, EricConnolly, Maryann Newton, RobKittredge, Susan Gorky, Laura Grasso,Nancy Spitulnik, Dwain Robbins,Michael Le Brasseur, Margo Monte-calvo, Dan Nolan, Maureen Rossetti,Kathy Lyons, Rev. Rick Underwood,Heather Reiter, Joseph Montecalvo,and Leeann Hansson.

Also, Terri DiPilato, Ted Kozak, TinaBeauchaine, Deb Evans, Jeff White,Priscilla Chesna, Marcia Nichols,Sandi Trapasso, Mary Kalel, NormandBenoit, Pat Mahoney, Donna Prior,Fred Beauregard, Nancy Moscofian,Heather Elster, Linda Skillen, TimLabrie, Steve DiMare, Catherine Thi-beault, Donna Briand, Walter Warchol,Joan Jeffers, Jennifer Wolf, TinaKeene, Faith Lane, Rebecca LeBras-seur, Linda Zywien, and John Baker.

Wayne A. Cottle, President and CEOof Dean Bank, announced recently thata $500 college scholarship has proudlybeen granted to Justina D’Amato ofUxbridge and to James Cram ofWhitinsville. This scholarship, one often given by Dean Bank to local stu-dents each year, reflects the bank’s con-tinued commitment to helping peoplereach their goals and dreams.

Justina is the daughter of Louis andCarol D’Amato, and graduated fromBlackstone Valley RVT High School in2009. She was a member of theNational Honor Society and won twoState Gold and a National Silver Medalfor SkillsUSA, a national educationalpartnership preparing students for lead-ership in work. She was also a memberof the Fashion Club, Go Green Club

and Math Team. D’Amato is nowattending Worcester State Collegewhere she is majoring in Nursing.

James is the son of Deborah Cram,and is a 2008 graduate of BlackstoneValley RVT High School. Cram isattending Johnson & Wales Universityand is studying Robotics Technologyand Electronic Engineering.

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No Limit TexasHold'em Night

The Parents for Safe Graduation 2010would like to announce their newestfundraiser. Place your bets on anevening of fun and excitement with 'NoLimit Texas Hold'em. Please join us onFriday, April 30th at the NorthUxbridge Italian-American Club locat-ed at 424 Mendon Street (RT 16),Uxbridge. Registration begins at 6:00pm and Game starts at 7:00 p.m. Forinformation regarding Entry Fees, con-tact Wade Warner 508-278-5150.

The PSG committee would like tothank the community for its continuingsupport to help plan a fun, safe gradua-tion night for the Uxbridge HighSchool Class of 2010.

The Uxbridge Elementary PTO willhost its 4th Annual Wine Tasting andBaskets Galore event on Saturday,April 10th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at the Uxbridge Community Housenext to the Uxbridge Town Common.Enjoy a fun night out with friends andan opportunity to sample a wide varietyof great wines provided by Lynch’s

Wine and Spirits. There will be a silentauction and raffle tickets will be soldfor a chance to win beautiful themedbaskets. Tickets are $10.00 per personor $15.00 per couple and can be pur-chased at the door. Please contactRoann Karns at [email protected] for more information.

Uxbridge Elementary PTOto host Wine Tasting & More

Marcel G.Brown receives honors

Marcel G. Brown, grade 11, ofUxbridge has received Honors atPhillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, inNew Hampshire for the Fall Semester.He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. WilliamM. Brown.

By consTance dWyer

Woof, Woof!! Meow, Meow!! arewelcomed sounds that surround BethStevens Fontaine, a native of Uxbridge,as she travels from one home to anoth-er to walk a dog or feed a cat or takecare of other animals such as birds, rab-bits, pocket pets, fish, horses, and otherfarm animals. She walks dogs for peo-ple who work during the day and caresfor all animals at their own homeswhen families go on vacation. Her ter-ritory includes Uxbridge, Northbridge,Mendon, Millville, and Douglas.

On a sunny Thursday (March 10th) inNorthbridge, Beth took Chase, aBoston Terrier mix, for a walk on hisleash. The dog enjoyed the scenery andmade his bathroom visit and Beththoughtfully cleaned up after him.From there, this writer went to Beth’shome to meet her pets: Pup, anAustralian Cattle dog/Pit bull mix, 11years old; Giacamo, a Golden Retriev-er, adopted as a puppy and now 3 yearsof age; cats, Marco, Polo, and Arnie, allbrothers, adopted as kittens and now 6years old; and “BooBoo,” a very spe-cial female cat, now 4, found strickenon a road. All cats are domestic shorthairs. “I just love animals,” like mydogs and cats, she said with a smile. Inaddition to her pets, Beth and her hus-band, Scott, are the proud parents of ason, Hunter, 3.

Beth further explained how she“adopted” her cats. “It was kind of acci-dental.” Her first three cats, (Marco,Polo, and Arnie, are all brothers. Shebecame a ‘foster parent’ of the threewhen she discovered them as kittens atthe Uxbridge Animal Hospital whereshe worked as a veterinary technician.“I just decided I’d keep the cats and amglad I did!!” Her fourth cat, BooBoo,was also ‘adopted’ as a kitten. Shecame across this cat lying in the middleof the road as she was driving home toMendon where she lived at that time.“I pulled over to remove from the roadwhat I thought was a dead kitten andwhen I got up to her I realized she wasstill breathing. I took the wounded, tinykitten to the Mendon Animal Clinic.There, Dr. Fabbricotti x-rayed thewhole kitten on a small x-ray plate. Shewas about 6-8 wks old. Her injurieswere a broken front leg, an injured eyeand a concussion.” She added, “I didn’tname the cat for 6 weeks, thinkingsomeone might adopt her. But then Idecided to keep her and, because of her‘boo-boos,’ I called her “Boo-Boo.”

Beth started her business in August of2007 and her business is doing verywell. “Many people on vacation wouldrather have me come to their homes tofeed their pets or give them medicinerather than have them kept in a kennelwhich is more confining.” Many work-ing people who don’t want to worryabout their dogs going all day withouttoilet facilities or exercise also use herservices. “I have a group of dogs thatGiacamo has become friends with andhe goes with me to their house which

really gives them some good exercise!Of those Giacamo friends, many get alittle extra attention a few days a weekwhen they all come to my house to playin our fenced-in yard. I’m not a doggieday care; we call it ‘Play Group.’ Thisis great fun for the pups and they all geta few hours of play in. It makes myGiacamo tired too,” she added with alaugh.

Besides her home visits, Beth hasbeen kept busy teaching puppy trainingclasses which only recently she stoppeddue to time constraints. Certified by theAmerican Red Cross as a “Pet First AidInstructor” she is a member of PetSitters International and is bonded andinsured.

For more information, on Beth’s serv-ices at Your Best Friends’ Best Friend,check out her website at www.YourBestFriendsBestFriend.biz or callher at (508) 641-6954.

Beth pictured with a few ofher furry friends.PHOTOS BY CONSTANCE DWYER

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Jazzercise, the world’s leading dancefitness program, recently honored localinstructor Jennifer Holland with theprestigious President’s Club Award -Bronze status.

Jennifer’s sales contributed toJazzercise, Inc.’s record $94 million insystemwide sales last year. Addition-ally, Jazzercise soared into the top 20on Entrepreneur Magazine’s presti-gious Franchise 500 list for 2010.Jazzercise climbed 24 spots from lastyear’s list, one of the biggest jumps ofany company in last year’s top 50.

Ms. Holland has been an instructor inthe Douglas area for 2 years and hasbeen teaching Jazzercise in variouslocations for the past 15 years. TheDouglas Jazzercise location has over 50classes a month with various classtimes and days available to fit manyschedules.

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John Sansoucy, formerly Director ofEngineering at ECM Plastics has joinedBlackstone Management & Consultingto head its Lean Manufacturing prac-tice.

Mr. Sansoucy, a resident of DouglasMA, received his MS/ME fromWorcester Polytechnic Institute andover the past 20 years held variousexecutive engineering and manufactur-ing management positions with particu-

lar focus on the use of Lean techniquesto improve product reliability and man-ufacturing operations. Mr. Sansoucyserved as Director of Manufacturing &Quality at Hologic, a leading manufac-turer of surgical and medical imagingequipment and as Vice PresidentOperations for Superwinch, an interna-tional manufacturer of hydraulic andmotorized wenches for industrial, truckand off-road vehicle applications.

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Body Utopia is organizing a charityprom dress sale for local schools in theBlackstone Valley area and they arelooking for dresses and shoes to bedonated. The dress sale will be on April9th, 10th, and 11th. Body Utopia willkeep track of what each student spendsfrom each school and donate thatmoney back to the school at the end ofthe sale. This will be a great way toraise some money for the local schoolsand at the same time save the girls (andparents) a little bit of money.

All dresses and shoes must be clean

and in style. Please make sure that allbuttons and zippers work, there are norips, frays, or stains, and all dresses col-lected MUST be on hangers.

Drop-off days will be at Body Utopialocated at 10 River Rd. Suite 104,Uxbridge and will be on Thursdaysfrom 9:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturdaysfrom 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you cannotmake any of these times please call508-278-5433 or email [email protected].

This will be a fun event for the schoolgirls with raffle items to raffle off,makeup demos, and free hand treat-ments for them. So clean out those clos-ets you have been meaning to get to andget rid of all those old dresses you woreonce and will probably never wearagain.

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James F. Paulhus, president and chiefexecutive officer at UniBank, recentlyannounced that Christine Prunier has joinedUniBank as vice president and director ofhuman resources. In this position, Ms.Prunier is responsible for the strategic ini-tiatives relating to compensation, benefitsand recruitment for UniBank and its sub-sidiaries, UniBank Fiscal AdvisoryServices, Inc. (UFASI) and SterlingAssociates.

Ms. Prunier has over 25 years experiencein the banking industry. Most recently shewas vice president and human resourcesmanager at Millbury Federal Credit Union.Prior to her career with Millbury FederalCredit Union she was employed byBankBoston and Worcester County Institutefor Savings (WCIS) prior to its acquisitionby BankBoston.

Formerly of Millbury, Ms. Prunier cur-rently resides in Douglas with her son anddaughter, Nicholas and Danielle Prunier.

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Susan Joseph, broker/owner ofRE/MAX American Dream ispleased to announce that ChrisWhitten has joined the Whitinsvillereal estate office as Sales Associate.

Prior to his affiliation withRE/MAX American Dream, Chrisworked at another local real estateagency. He brings his knowledgeand experience to his new office.Being as he is licensed in both RIand MA, Chris will be instrumentalin assisting clients who are interest-ed in relocation.

Before entering the field of realestate, Chris worked for 10 years atCat Country 98.1 WCTK inProvidence, RI as a member of theTad and Chris Show and also theWake Up Show with Matt & Chris.

He is the owner/operator of Coast-line Entertainment, a mobile DJCompany. He is a resident ofJohnston, RI and the proud father ofthree young sons.

Chris is excited to be part of theRE/MAX organization and looksforward to working in his newoffice. He may be contacted at theWhitinsville agency: 508-234-HOME.

RE/MAX American Dream, locat-ed at 1271 Providence Rd., Whitins-ville, is affiliated with RE/MAX ofNew England and RE/MAX Inter-national. Joseph welcomes Chrisand is confident that with his expe-rience and familiarity with the area,he will be an asset to the communi-ty.

Milford Regional moved to a newlevel of cardiac care with the open-ing of a cardiac catheterization lababout a year ago. Patients that arebrought to Milford Regional withpotential heart complications cannow be diagnosed here at our car-diac cath lab rather than being sentto another healthcare facility forevaluation. We are pleased toannounce the appointment ofSabeen Chaudry, MD, an interven-tional cardiologist, to our activemedical staff as a result of theexpansion of our cardiac care serv-ices. She has joined the cardiolo-gists at Hopedale Cardiology inHopedale, MA.

Dr. Chaudry earned her medicaldegree from Tufts UniversitySchool of Medicine, Boston, MA.

She completed an internal medicineresidency program at BostonMedical Center where she wasselected as acting chief resident. Dr.

Chaudry continued her training witha cardiology fellowship at YaleUniversity School of Medicine,New Haven, CT, and a second fel-lowship at Yale University in inter-ventional cardiology. “With thevolume of cardiac care we providefor the community, the benefits ofhaving a cardiac cath lab at MilfordRegional is significant” statesEdward J. Kelly, president, MilfordRegional Medical Center. “We arepleased to welcome such a highlytrained cardiologist like Dr.Chaudry to our medical staff andlook forward to her contributions toour cardiovascular services.”

For more information callHopedale Cardiology at 508-473-1015. Hopedale Cardiology is locat-ed at 236 Milford St. in Upton.

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The April meeting of theMassachusetts Society of Genea-logists, Inc Worcester Chapter will beheld on the second TUESDAY(evening) of the month, April 13th inthe Merriam Room at the AuburnPublic Library which is located at 369Southbridge Street (Rte 12) in Auburn,Massachusetts. Please note the changefrom Saturday to Tuesday evening.We have now returned to our warm-weather schedule.

The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm,with the meeting room opening at 6:30pm. We’ll open with a short businessmeeting before turning the time over toSandra Goodwin for her presentationon Early U.S. Censuses.

Members are encouraged to chooseone three-generation family and bringcopies of any and all located censusesas well as family group sheets.

Sandra Goodwin, former state presi-dent of MSOG, has been researchingher family’s history for nearly 20years. The public is invited to attendand refreshments will be provided. Formore information visit: www.massa-chusettssocietyofgenealogists.org (or:www.massog.org).

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New Lawallows earlydeductions BY STEVE CROTEAU

A law signed by President Obama onJanuary 22, 2010 lets you take an earlytax deduction for contributions youmake for earthquake relief to Haiti. Ifyou use your cell phone to donate via atext message, the new law offers you aneasier method for substantiating yourcontribution.

If you itemize deductions on your taxreturn, you may elect to take a charitablededuction on your 2009 return for Haiticontributions made after January 11,2010, and before March 1, 2010.Claiming a 2010 contribution on your2009 return will give you an earlier taxbenefit, though you may also wait untilyou file your 2010 return to take thededuction.

Here are other important details.• The contributions must be made specif-ically for relief related to the January 12,2010, earthquake in Haiti.• The contributions must be made toqualified charities, rather than to specif-ic individuals.• Only cash contributions qualify for theearlier 2009 deduction option; contribu-tions of property or goods do not quali-fy.• Contributions made to foreign charitiesgenerally don’t qualify.• You’ll need records to substantiate anydeductible donations you make. But aspecial easing of the rules will allow youto use your telephone bill as substantia-tion for donations made by text message.The phone bill must show the name ofthe organization receiving your dona-tion, the date of the contribution, and theamount you gave. For other donationmethods, you’ll need a bank record orwritten communication from the charity.• If you claim a Haiti relief deduction onyour 2009 return, you may not alsoclaim the same donation on your 2010return (which you’ll be filing in 2011).To decide whether to take the deductionon your 2009 or 2010 return, run thenumbers to see which year will give youthe bigger tax savings. For 2009, higher-income taxpayers have a limit on theirtotal itemized deductions. This limit iseliminated for 2010, so the deductioncould actually provide a bigger tax breakif taken on your 2010 tax return.

For additional information or filingassistance, please contact our office.Roger H. Croteau, CPA 508-278-2239

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Milford Regional Medical Center isoffering a six-week program for thoseinterested in losing weight the healthyway.

Create Your Weight will be present-ed on Thursdays, through April 29from 6 to 7:00 p.m. in ConferenceRoom C at Milford Regional, locatedacross from the entrance to the cafete-ria on the ground floor of the medicalcenter. Milford Regional registereddietitian Jessica Cox, RD, LDN willfacilitate the program where partici-pants will learn how to “create” theirweight. Topics will include portioncontrol, eating out, exercise, healthyrecipes and more. Participants will notbe weighed.

The cost of the program is $25. Toregister, go to Milford Regional’s Website at milfordregional.org or send acheck payable to Milford Regional to:Milford Regional, P.O. Box 350,Milford, MA 01757. For information,go to the site or call (508) 422-2206.

More than 250 Fresh Air Fund volun-teers, including Claire Duckmanton,Angelina Ford and Elaine Melinski ofSouthern Massachusetts, gatheredrecently in New York City for TheFund’s annual Friendly TownConference. Each summer, close to5,000 children, ages six to 18, enjoyfree two-week vacations with volun-teer host families in suburban andsmall-town communities. In their lead-

ership role, volunteers across 13Northeastern states from Maine toVirginia and into Canada work year-round to recruit, screen and interviewhost families, renew the commitmentof participating host families, work oncommunity outreach and coordinateactivities for the children to make themost of their visit!

Kicking off the 2010 Fresh Air sea-son, the Friendly Town Conference

was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotelin Manhattan. Throughout the week-end, volunteers attended workshops onmanaging and building a future for theFriendly Town program. One of thehighlights of the Conference was aspeech by Former Fresh Air child,Francisco Calderon, who shared heart-felt memories of his summers inupstate New York with his caring hosts.Francisco is now an Assistant DistrictAttorney at the Albany County DistrictAttorney’s Office and credits much ofhis success to the love and support ofhis Fresh Air family. The Conferenceclosed with a beautiful performance bya group of children from the HarlemSchool of Music.

Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, anindependent, not-for-profit agency, hasprovided free summer vacations tomore than 1.7 million New York Citychildren from low-income neighbor-hoods. Local volunteers are currentlyrecruiting host families for the upcom-ing summer season. Families interestedin hosting may contact ClaireDuckmanton at (508) 761-8242 or TheFund at (800) 367-0003 or visit theWeb site at www.freshair.org.

Fresh Air Fund Volunteers attend NY Conference

On Saturday, April 24th, the GFWCUxbridge Woman’s Club will be col-lecting on behalf of “Dress forSuccess”, Worcester. The mission ofDress for Success is to promote theeconomic independence of disadvan-taged women by providing profession-al attire, a network of support and thecareer development tools to helpwomen thrive in work and in life.

Each Dress for Success clientreceives one suit when she has a jobinterview and can return for a secondsuit or separates when she finds work.For information on this organization,visit: http://www.dressforsuccess.org.

All clothes must be something thatYOU would wear to an interview. Allclothes must be in excellent conditionand all clothes must be clean and onhangers.

Needed are: business suits, pants &skirts, dress shirts and blouses, slacksand skirts, blazers, handbags and purs-es, dress shoes, jewelry and scarvesand unworn, packaged hosiery.

To donate, please visit theCommunity House, 7 Court Street(behind the Town Common) between 9am-12 pm on Saturday, April 24th. Formore information, please contact AmieHyman, 508-278-2257.

Clothes donations needed

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Sports Shorts

Twelve outstanding athletes datingfrom 1940’s through the 90’s alongwith a standout men’s coach, will beinducted into the Northbridge HighSchool Athletic Hall of Fame onSaturday, April 3, 2010.

Established in 1993, the NorthridgeHigh School Athletic Hall of Fame con-tinues to recognize and honor athletes,coaches, and individuals who have con-tributed to the rich tradition ofNorthridge High School athletics.

The NHS Athletic Hall of FameCommittee will host the 12th inductionceremony beginning with a social hourat 5 p.m. followed by dinner and theinduction ceremony at 7 p.m. in theNorthbridge High School Auditorium.

The thirteen individuals who will beinducted are: Fred Rondeau, Class of1941; William Viestra, Class of 1957;

Beverley (Farrand) Paille, Class of1961; George Hamm, Class of 1966;John Doldoorian, Jr., Class of 1974;Dirk Koopman, Class of 1981; MattLeonard, Class of 1989; AnthonyAltieri, Class of 1995; Jeffrey Altieri,Class of 1999; Rick Asadoorian, Classof 1999; Kara (Massey) Francis, Classof 2000; Lee Anne (Stanovich)Blanding, Class of 2000; and DonaldKatz, longtime multi-sport coach dur-ing the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. The thir-teen new members will bring the Hallof Fame membership to 102.

Tickets to the event are $40 and maybe obtained by contacting NorthbridgeHigh School Principal MichaelGauthier as well as NPS AthleticDirector, Allan Richards at 508-234-6221.

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Glow in the darkBirthdayS & SOCCER LEAGUE!

The Douglas Girls Travel BasketballTeam, in the G5B division of the SouthCentral Massachusetts Youth Basket-ball League, completed a fantastic sea-son with a win over Sutton 15-12 in theSouth Central Mass Championshipgame. The season included a 2-1 record

in the pre-season Hopkinton Tour-nament and a 3-1 run in the DouglasTournament, giving the team an overallrecord of 15-6. The team began theseason with a roster of 17 and despitethe challenges of shared playing timethe girls consistently performed at a

high level all season. Coaches SteveCarroll and Mike King guided the teamwith a fundamental skills approachrecently adopted by the Douglas Youth

Hoops program. The team would liketo thank the Town of Douglas for theuse of the Municipal CenterGymnasium and the support of Bobby

Saster, League Director, Ralph Quinn,Girls Program Director and DavidHasemann, Scheduling Director.

chaMPIons - first row: courtney antalek, Madeline hill, Brianna fleming, Peyton young,sydney hurteau, emily Muscatell, kaitlin Burch, hannah Vander Baan. second row: samMartin, christine Pye, Meghan carroll, lauren kasper, Mikensie Morin, rachel sutton,shanna king. Third row: steve carroll, Mike king

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Local Coach selected for USLacrosse event

Steve Falconer, a Northbridge PublicSchool Technology Systems Admini-strator and Varsity Lacrosse Coach hasbeen selected to co-coach the Northteam in the 2010 Champion HighSchool Showcase US Lacrosse event.

This year’s High School showcasewill take place on Tuesday, July 20ththrough Thursday, July 22nd at theESPN Wide World of Sports inOrlando, Florida. The top 96 SeniorBoys Lacrosse players from across thecountry will be selected to participateand be part of the National All-Starevent to be featured on ESPNU.

The Champion High School Show-case is an opportunity for elite highschool players from all over the nationto compete in a round robin and finalfour style tournament.

Details on the event are available onthe US Lacrosse website,

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The Derby will be from 8 am - 1 pmon Saturday, April 24th - rain or shine,shore fishing only. The mainRegistration and check-in area will beat the Upton Town beach on Kiwanis

Beach road in Upton. The cookoutstarts at 11:30 am followed by Prizesawarded at 1:15 pm.

The participants (age 3-14) willreceive a "Tackle Pack", 1 dozenworms, and a cookout ticket for $15.Also, anyone that pre-registers by April12th will receive a "FREE" OfficialDerby T-Shirt and will be entered in aspecial pre-register Drawing. Prizesand trophies will be awarded in 2 agegroups.

Adult Derby date set for Sunday April25th. We will be opening the fishing upto everyone again this year the day afterthe youth derby, Sunday, April 25th.Adults and others can register and fishfor the remainder of the tagged trout inPratt Pond throughout the summer. A$15 fee for adults and there is a specialgift for those who pre-register beforeApril 25th. All donations will gotoward the next year’s Youth Derby. T-

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Sponsorships are available and dona-tions welcome. Please contact the

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Blackstone Valley Annual Youth Fishing Derby

The 2010 Celebration GraduationCommittee for Douglas High School issponsoring “Wallum Lake FishingDerby”, Douglas, on May 1st from6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. There is a $25 feeper person and a maximum of 15 boats.

Top prizes will be: 1st Place- largesttrout or salmon by weight; 2nd Place-largest largemouth or smallmouth byweight; 3rd Place- second largest troutor salmon by weight and 4th Place-second largest largemouth or small-mouth by weight.

Each person is allowed to weigh inone fish per category. Event starts at:6:30am at the boat ramp. Weigh-in timewill start at 4:00 p.m. For any ques-tions contact Brett Oleksy at 1-508-476-7010. Visit the website: www. dou-glascelebrationgraduation.webs.com

Food and beverages will be available:Hotdogs, hamburgers, soda, frenchfries, onion rings as well as donuts,muffins and coffee.

All proceeds go to Douglas celebra-tion graduation 2010.

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