New Minister Steps in at Uxbridge Church
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Opinions are like brains. Everybody has one. Or do they? Free by request to residents of Douglas, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Linwood, Whitinsville and North Uxbridge SEND YOUR NEWS AND PICS TO [email protected] Friday, August 2, 2019 New minister steps NHS Class of ’65 in at Uxbridge hosting 54th reunion BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI Northbridge was a bit it’s only in our shared TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT like the television series memories.” “Mayberry R.F.D.” The Class of 1965 held church NORTHBRIDGE “A big night was only two reunions, the — The Northbridge going to Flagg’s for an 11th and the 20th, in the High School Class of ice cream or riding up first 49 years following BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI the Worcester area at nursing homes, TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT 1965 will host its 54th and down Church Street graduation, but pulled hospitals, and more. McKenzie was Mini Class Reunion with your girlfriend together a weekend for UXBRIDGE — Following the retire- ordained in 1986 and said he always on Wednesday, Sept. snuggled up next to you celebration, recollec- ment of its last minister in December, had an interest in theology, and felt a 18, at the Whitinsville (before consoles and tion, and reconnection the First Evangelical Congregational calling to choose this path as a career. Country Club. The event bucket seats). Summer for its 50th in 2015. That Church in Uxbridge has Earlier in his career, will begin at 11:30 a.m., nights we sat on the reunion drew more than officially hired a famil- McKenzie spent 25 years and members of the wall at the Rez, telling 50 graduates, many of iar face as the church’s in the Philadelphia area, class said that reunions tall tales and trying to whom still lived local- new pastor — Rev. Frank but returned home to such as this take them impress the cute boy/ ly, but several traveled McKenzie. New England in 2010 on a nostalgic stroll girl sitting a few feet hundreds of miles to The church’s previous to be with his mother, down memory lane. down,” she said. “We attend, she added. minster, Rev. Gordon whose health was declin- According to Linda skated on ponds and “The rediscovered Merten, retired after ing. McAnneny, a member swam in reservoirs, camaraderie led one holding his last ser- Working in Uxbridge of the class and reunion walked everywhere and classmate to plan a sub- vice on Dec. 30, 2018. has its benefits, he planning committee, the picked up hitchhikers.” sequent reunion and McKenzie officially added, and said the class graduated with Life was simple and then another and then... took over at the begin- town has a small town around 140 students, good, she added, full of the Class of ‘65 now ning of the year, but American feel that you which meant everyone the high school’s march- holds an annual get-to- said he is not new to don’t find everywhere. knew everyone else. ing band playing on gether to keep these the church; for the past “It’s a very tight-knit “While everyone the green on Memorial rekindled connections year, McKenzie had been community,” he said. might not have been Day and football rallies alive and well.” filling in for Merten at McKenzie said he is fast friends throughout before the Northbridge/ There is an all-inclu- least once a month and honored to be the new our high school years, Uxbridge football game. sive cost of $22.00 per Rev. Frank McKenzie said he grew to appreci- minister at the church; our shared experiences “Northbridge and its person; checks should ate the church and con- he has always felt a in the school communi- villages shaped who be mailed to Judie gregation. strong interest in walk- ty as well as the com- we were then and, to a (Fullerton) Valliere at “I was filling in quite frequently here, ing the spiritual path with people munity at large forged large degree, who we 80 Yew St., E. Douglas, I was familiar with the congregation through their most important times. relationships that have are now. As the old say- MA 01516 no later than and vice versa,” he said. “It really is a “It’s an honor to be with people at the stood the test of time,” ing goes, you can take Friday, Sept. 6, and any- unique and special group of people. It’s most important places on their jour- she said. the kid out of the small one seeking additional very positive, upbeat, and incredibly ney—births, marriages, illness, and McAnneny said town...but you can’t take information may con- wonderful.” death. To be able to be with people in that back then, before the small town out of tact Linda (Sanderson) McKenzie, who grew up in that very sacred space is an honor,” he the political and the kid,” McAnneny McAnneny at clas- Rhode Island and currently lives in said. “I’ve had people who I have bap- social upheaval that added. “It was a great [email protected]. Providence, also works full-time as a Turn To MCKENZIE, page A4 defined the late ‘60’s, place to grow up and it’s Hospice Chaplain predominantly in great to go back, even if Bolandrina family Douglas Adult Social Center volunteers for hosts events, boat race victory BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT The first event was a Severe seventh year at PMC Thunderstorm and Readiness presen- DOUGLAS — A team of seniors tation with Glenn Field at the Adult from the Douglas Adult Social Center, Social Center. Severe thunderstorms formally known as the Douglas Senior occur in New England every year, but Center, has captured first place in the are most prevalent from May through 21st annual Taft Library cardboard August. Although major tornadoes are boat race. infrequent, they have occurred and this workshop discussed what resi- According to Director/Outreach dents need to know if they do occur. Case Manager Patrice Rousseau, the The second event was a Magic Douglas boat was constructed by Wings Traveling Butterfly Show. The Dick Skinner, and the occupants of event, presented by the Butterfly the boat were community members Conservatory and Gardens in South Kathie Landers, Pamela Schwartz, Deerfield, featured an interactive, edu- Ann Holden, and Joanne Cerreto. cational, and hands-on show for all ages, including butterflies of all kinds The Adult Social Center has also and a sampling of other small crea- had a busy week in hosting two events tures. that both received large turnouts. Courtesy Photo Joseph and Gretheline Bolandrina. DOUGLAS — Comments ranging from “What a great event!” to “What wonderful food!” covered the spectrum for the Pan Mass Challenge, including “What a great cause!” The Bolandrina family of Douglas are used to hearing all the comments, for 2019 is their seventh year as volunteers and believe that “together we work to find a cancer cure.” Members of the Bolandrina family — Joseph, Gretheline, Jessica, Gino, Lilly and Max — serve different functions at the Monument Finish in Provincetown. Joseph is a crew leader for bike parking, Gretheline oversees signs and supplies, Jessica is a crew leader for site beautification, Gino, Lilly and Max are all food crew members. All the efforts help the PMC donate 100 percent of all fundraising to the Jimmy Fund. The PMC relies on the work of volunteers to pull off a successful event. PMC is the largest single athletic Courtesy Photo The Douglas Battle Axes — Kathie Landers, Pamela Schwartz, Ann Holden, and Joanne Turn To BOLANDRINAS, page A5 Cerreto — belie their team’s moniker while celebrating their first place victory in the 21st Annual Taft Library cardboard boat race. 2 • Friday, August 2, 2019 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Valley Tech to comply with TRIBUNE ALMANAC records regulations REAL ESTATE UPTON—In accordance with state High School keeps student transcripts If you have any questions, please con- and federal regulations, Blackstone (a record of student grades) for 60 years tact Student Services/Record Retention, BLACKSTONE Valley Regional Vocational Technical after graduation. Student temporary Blackstone Valley Tech by phone at 508- $594,171, 9 Glenside Dr, Independent Building Corp, to records, including Special Education 529-7758, ext. 3013. Lewis, Gregory J, and Lewis, Laura files, are destroyed seven years after a A. student’s graduation date. About Blackstone Valley Regional $427,000, 17 Liberty Hill Dr, Vocational Technical High School (BVT) Corriveau, Gerard R, and Corriveau, Blackstone Valley Tech is notifying Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Marylou, to White, Kevin R, and members of the Class of 2012 that all Technical High School serves the towns White, Lauren N. temporary student records (any infor- of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, $317,193, 25 Montcalm Ave, LGDG mation not contained in the transcript) Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Holdings Inc, to 25 Montcalm Ave shall be destroyed on August 29, 2019. Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, LLC. 430 Main St., Oxford, MA If a Valley Tech Class of 2012 alum- Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge. Located $230,000, 41 Carter Ave, Blackstone We repair all makes and models of nus wishes to receive these records, in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, RT, and Marino, Daniel J, to Irvine, Garage Doors and they should send a written request Blackstone Valley Tech creates a posi- Eugene C. Electronic Openers • Broken Springs indicating the year of graduation and tive learning community that prepares $225,000, 23 Montcalm Ave, Flynn, name while in school to Blackstone students for personal and professional Celeste A, to Metro, Jessica L, and Replacement Sections • Broken Cable Metro, Gregory. Remote problems Valley Regional Vocational Technical success in an internationally competi- $212,000, 3 Federal St #3, OMSG High School, Student Services/Record tive society through a fusion of rigor- LLC, to Parker, Christopher S, and 8x7-9x7 Steel Retention at 65 Pleasant St., Upton, MA ous vocational, technical, and academic Mairle, Nicole.