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Th e IAC grants accreditation Upton Men’s Club - Spring Fling only to those facilities that are found Turnpike Weekend Lane to be providing quality patient care, in Join us at the Kentucky Derby Highfields Golf & CC compliance with national standards in Grafton for the 140th running of the race. Best dressed wins! Restrictions through a comprehensive application Th e Massachusetts Convention Center process including detailed case study Authority (MCCA) and the Massachusetts review. Race Program: Department of Transportation (MassDOT) According to the IAC, cardiovascular 5:00 PM Sharp ! Check in, pick your pony, cocktails…….Mint Juleps! advised motorists of the anticipated traffi c diseases are the Number One cause of 6:30 Post time…the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby impacts that will result from four weekend death in the United States. On average, 6:35 Buffet lane restrictions on the Massachusetts one American dies every 39 seconds of 7:30 Live auction starring Joe Cortese Turnpike that support MCCA’s project to cardiovascular disease – disorders of the 8:00 Comedian – Paul Gilligan 8:30 NuImage - DJ remove the ceiling of the Prudential Tunnel. heart and blood vessels. Th e American Th e restrictions will reduce traffi c to one Heart Association estimates that the lane in each direction on the Massachusetts Sponsors make our charitable work possible. direct and indirect cost for cardiovascular Turnpike through the Pru Tunnel on the “Top seed” ...... $2,000 disease in the U.S. was $503.2 billion in following weekends beginning at 9 p.m. Friday “On the rail” ...... $1,000 2010. through 5 a.m. Monday: April 4 - 7 and April “Down and Derby” ..... $ 500 Early detection of life-threatening 25 - 26 . Contact Bill McCormick at [email protected] heart disorders and other diseases Traffi c congestion during daylight hours is is possible through the use of expected to be signifi cant on the Turnpike in Donations valued over $250 needed Electrocardiography procedures Boston in both directions. Th is will impact and Nuclear Cardiology procedures for LIVE auction traffi c on surrounding roadways in the Back performed within hospitals, diagnostic Bay and the Charles River roads. centers and physicians’ offi ces. Tickets Option 1: Open seating $75 pp It is also possible traffi c will backup onto Option 2: Reserved seating requires a single purchase of Interstate 93 south and north of Boston. table of 10 Because of this, MCCA and MassDOT advise Real Estate Roundtable How? Purchase in the shopping cart at www.UptonMensClub.org motorists without a destination in Boston Records Another Contact John Mazzone at [email protected]. during these weekends to use Interstate 95/ Route 128 to reach points south and north of Episode General $ donations can be made at our UMC Shopping Cart too! Boston. Real Estate Roundtable, is a public Motorists destined for Logan Airport access cable program focusing on are urged to use the Callahan Tunnel or to the local real estate market hosted by approach Logan via Route 16 to Route 1A. Michael Shain of Charles River Bank. Travelers may also wish to consider using Th is past weeks’ program featured local public transportation during these weekend real estate agents Josh Lioce, Leo Fantini Mill House Wine & Spirits periods. and Judy Leonelli as well as Tony Gallo In the Newly Renovated Linwood Mill Along with delays, motorists entering from Gallo Moving & Storage. 670 Linwood Ave., Linwood, Ma 01525 the work zone, where the speed limit will Th is week’s discussions included 508~266~0630 be reduced to 25 mph, should expect to preparing a home for sale, the encounter entrance and exit ramp closures and upcoming spring market and the detours in this area during the project. Further Sale Dates: April 7 - 20 dwindling eff ect of foreclosures and details are available on the project website at short sales on the market. Th ere was Glen Garioch Tanqueray Romana www.prutunnelproject.info. also a segment on moving and home 1797 Founder's Gin Sambuca To maintain two-way traffi c along the staging. 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Listening Th e Greater Milford Community Chorus By 2005, the chorus had grown in numbers. As Highlighted soloists include soprano Lisa Mather proudly invites you to an enjoyable evening of many folks from surrounding towns joined of Milford, performing Crazy, music & lyrics Session song performed for your pleasure on Saturday, the group, Memorial Hall became too small to by Willie Nelson. Nicole Cameron, alto from Senate President Pro Tem- April 26 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, April 27 at 1:30 accommodate the singers and the ever-increasing Uxbridge, will sing Landslide by Stevie Nicks. pore Richard T. Moore, D- p.m. Th e chorus has grown in numbers and is audience. It was then decided to change the name Th e Greater Milford Community Chorus Uxbridge, will host a listening returning to their roots with the event to be held to Th e Greater Milford Community Chorus, is a nonprofi t organization sponsored by the session regarding the extent of this year at the Milford High School auditorium, thereby encompassing surrounding towns and Milford Community Use Program and the drug abuse in South Central located at 31 West Fountain St. beyond. For the past few years, performances Milford Cultural Council, which is part of the Massachusetts, and eff orts to In 1973 Don Th atcher, then music director at were held at Stacey School but parking was an Massachusetts Cultural Council. Singers come prevent and combat addic- the High School, started the Milford Chorus with issue. Th is season, the chorus is looking forward from many towns in the wider community. tion in local communities. Th e just a handful of Milford adults who loved to sing. to once again performing in the High School Tickets are on sale beginning April 5 from meeting will take place on Tues- Rehearsals and performances were then held at Auditorium where there is ample parking, more any chorus member or at Music & Arts located day, April 8, between 10 a.m. the high school where Mr. Th atcher taught. handicapped access, and a much larger stage for at 164 Main St., Milford. Presale tickets are $8 and 12 noon at Webster Town Aft er renovations to Memorial Hall were the 40 plus members. by Friday, April 25 or $10 at the door. Children Hall, 350 Main St., Webster. complete, the chorus moved to that facility Th is spring concert, An American Songbook, under 12 are free. At the invitation of Sen. which provided closeness with the audience. will feature songs by American composers. Moore, Sen. Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, Chair of the Senate’s Special Committee on Drug Abuse and Treatment Free Online Tax Services Options will be in attendance. Th e Senators are interested Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge and Rep. John return.” in hearing from law Fernandes, D. Milford, encourage constituents to take Over the past month, Sen. Moore has been enforcement offi cials, district advantage of free tax preparation services available hosting seminars at local senior centers to share attorneys, sheriff s, police and through the Free File program. Every taxpayer with a information about the state Senior Circuit Breaker fi re offi cials, health centers, 2013 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less may Tax Credit program. Th e program off ers a tax credit treatment providers, medical visit www.IRS.gov/freefi le to prepare, complete and to qualifying seniors, up to $1,030 for tax year 2013. professionals, family advocates, e-fi le their federal tax returns at no cost. Seniors must fi le a return in order to claim the educators, and school Free File is made possible through a partnership credit. superintendents regarding the between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, IRS Free File is available at www.IRS.gov/freefi le, extent of drug abuse in South a coalition of industry-leading tax soft ware which provides a list of Free File Alliance member Central Massachusetts. companies. Since its inception in 2003, the program companies and their free tax soft ware off erings. Of particular interest to has off ered 70 percent of taxpayers free access to Users may either choose the company that fi ts Advertising in Th e leading commercial tax preparation soft ware from their needs or utilize the “Help me Find Free File the Senate leaders are eff orts Town Crier makes good to prevent and treat drug Free File Alliance member companies. Free File has Soft ware” tool. Aft er selecting a company, users will addiction in the community, already saved taxpayers an estimated $1.2 billion in be transferred to the company’s website to prepare, business sense. How else as well as barriers to treatment fi ling costs. complete and electronically fi le their federal income will everyone in Mendon, “Since Tax Day is quickly approaching, I encourage tax returns. Th e service is also available in Spanish. that currently exist. Upton and Milford know Comments will be heard by taxpayers making $58,000 or less to take advantage Free File also off ers basic federal e-fi ling services invitation only. Th e listening of the free tax services available from the IRS and with no income limitations. Th is basic e-fi ling your name??? Spend your session will be open to Free File Alliance by visiting www.IRS.gov/freefi le,” service, called Free File Fillable Forms, allows advertising dollars wisely - said Sen. Moore. Rep. 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APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 3 Th anks to Yanks Helps Homeless Vets Let Us Do Your Michael Shain, founder of Th anks To Yanks, a local organization established to support military families is shown headed Home Work. to the Veterans Inc., a homeless shelter for veterans in Worcester with a vehicle packed containing donated items including, food, personal hygiene items, and gift cards. Donated items were collected at the Magic Show in Milford sponsored by Th anks for Yanks, which was held on February 9. Th e annual Magic Show is a free family event, where attendees are asked to donate items for our veterans. Please visit us on Face book or at Th ankstoyanks.org

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Thanks and Congratulations to ALL OF OUR PARTICIPANTS ... you are all Winners! Th ese are the businesses that contract to advertise in Th e Upton and Mendon Town Crier at least 12 times a year. Th ey receive a frequently discount, feature article about We Crown the Flynn Family With the their business (minimum 1/16 page ad) and listing in this directory. 2014 “Largest Snowman” Award Business Name ...... Ad on Page Addeo & Sons Home Improvement ...... 23 A.J. Vallee ...... 10 A Little Common Sense ...... next FLYNN Artist Pallette...... next Bill McCormick Realty ...... 31 Billy Flynn Blackstone Valley Limousine Service...... 17 Blackstone Valley Skating Academy ...... next and family’s Boucher Energy Systems ...... 22 snowman Bright Beginnings Center ...... next Bright Insurance Agency...... 13 at 190 West C.J. Cilley Construction ...... next Cancun’s Mexican Restaurant ...... next River St. Colella's Supermarket ...... 32 Consigli & Ruggiero Funeral Home ...... 26 Upton was 7 Corinne Ross Massage Th erapy ...... 27 ft. tall and 52 Cornerstone of Milford ...... next CPR Etc...... 27 ft. diameter. Cyr Contracting ...... next David Stewart Housewright ...... next Deane Dance ...... next Diane’s Doghouse ...... next Elizabeth Blake Orthodontic ...... 25 End Zone/Anna’s Grille ...... next ERA Key Realty, Th eresa Sannicandro ...... 31 ET Home Maintenance ...... 23 HANDLEY Exceptional Limo...... 17 Jacob Handley (Left) and Nathan Handley Frank's Appliance ...... 24 (Right) built this snowman with help from Friendly Discount Liquors ...... 17 Full Circle Tree Care ...... next their dad Steven Handley at 9 Milford St., Gibson Kennels ...... 7 Mendon. Gibson Septic Service...... next Dr. Janet Goguen, DMD ...... 19 Golden Pond/Golden Goose ...... 18 Goodman Eye Center ...... next Heaven’s Gate Pet Services...... next Heritage Siding & Window ...... 21 Hopkinton Physical Th erapy ...... 13 Hopkinton Eye Associates ...... next Iadarola Plumbing & Heating ...... 23 Ideal Pizza ...... next Imperial...... 3, 32 J.C. Parmenter ...... 22 Jolicoeur Overhead Door ...... 22 Just-A-Wee-Day ...... 27 KRUPSKI Koopman Paint of Milford ...... next LaRose Muscular Th erapy ...... next My 7 year old daughter, Grace was so excited she built four Liquor Plus...... next snowmen with her dad, Steve, during our last snowstorm in Little Coff ee Bean ...... next Woonsocket ! Lynch Wine and Spirits ...... 24 Maple Farm Dairy ...... next Mazzone Electrician ...... next MCP Mailbox ...... 26 HARVEY Medway Oil & Propane Company ...... 20 Mendon Motors ...... next A bunch of kids in Upton celebrated vacation Mendon Self Storage ...... next by making a giant snowman. Teamwork! Metrowest Oral Surgical Associates ...... 14 Milford Catholic Elementary ...... next Milford Franklin Eye Center ...... 26 Milford Hardwood ...... 21 Milford National Bank and Trust ...... next Milford Regional Medical Center...... next Mill House Liquors...... 2 Nathans’ Jewelers ...... 19 New England Steak & Seafood ...... 16, 30 Paw Planet ...... next Phipps Insurance Agency ...... 4 Phyllis's Sewing ...... 28 Reliable Pet Sitting ...... 28 Restaurant 45 ...... 17 Rita’s Home & Gift Store ...... 5 Riteway Power Equipment ...... 28 RJM Auto Body ...... next SCOTT Rose Garden Restaurant & Lounge ...... next The Scott Family of 18 Park St., Safeside Chimney ...... 28 Salon Richard Anthony ...... 28 Mendon built this snowman Salon Colour ...... 28 was made at the Hopedale LYON Scannel Services/Hopkinton Roofi ng ...... next Country Club on the sled Second Nature Landscape ...... 22 CAMPBELL Bradley and Cassidy Lyon of Upton with ShellScapes by Marilyn Holman ...... 28 hill. The builders were Doug, their creation “Snozey” Simoneau Electric ...... next Caroline, Lauren, Zyggy and Mike Campbell built the green Sky Hook Tree Care...... 20 leprechaun snowman at the Rose Spirit Central ...... next Muriel. Stardust Jewelers ...... 13 Garden Restaurant & Pub Studio 16 Hair Salon ...... 2 Templeman Tree Service...... 23 Tri County Medical Associates ...... next Truck and Trailer World ...... next United Parish Nursery School ...... next Upton Foreign Motors ...... 28 Darlene M. MacKenzie Upton House of Pizza ...... 30 Upton Recreation Commission ...... 28 Upton Self Storage ...... 21 Wagner Window Service ...... next Tax, Accounting & Wanokura Japanese Restaurant ...... 30 Wayne Grenier Electric...... 23 Webster First ...... 4 Financial Services Whitcomb House ...... 18 Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home ...... 28 Wilson’s Tire and Automotive Service ...... 28 62 Grove Street 508-653-4542 Wolf, DDS ...... 26 Upton, MA 01568 508-529-4900 NEW AD CLUB MEMBERS Email: [email protected] FAX: 508-529-4910 Crystal Industries ...... 15

APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 5 Opinion BLOSSOM DO-GOOD JUST A THOUGHT by Marilyn Holman By Michelle Sanford In honor of Ben Franklin, who wrote a col- MACC Home & Business umn in a Boston publication in the 1770s called Silence DoGood, Marilyn Holman, Owner/Manager of Town Crier Publications With spring looming somewhere around writes this column using the pen name the corner, my thoughts have turned to Expo 2014 Blossom Do-Good longer and warmer days, kids riding their Hi Th ere, What’s Your Number? bikes outside, and of course our favorite Ready to greet thousands of As I write this it is April Fool’s Day. I woke pastime—baseball. Not only have the Red local residents at the Milford up this morning and looked at the clock. It Sox begun playing, but soon, my kids, Area Chamber of Commerce said 5:55 (as in a.m.) – now that’s a joke on me like so many others, will begin their local Home & Business Expo 2014 because THAT is WAY TOO EARLY for me soft ball and baseball seasons. And with were, l-r, Michael Carroll, to get up. I also had never noticed 5:55 on the that, my thoughts have also turned to a Judy Alfred, Carl Scheinman clock before. I wanted to ponder the instance little boy from Uxbridge whom I’ll call and Kevin DeNorscia of of the multiple number 5’s but my bladder said “Michael.” Dean Bank. Dean Bank “Please release me, let me go” (sing along if you Michael was an 11 year old boy who lost was just one of dozens of wish) so off to the bathroom I trotted. Later in his battle with cancer several months ago. I local businesses that took the day I ran a quick errand, and was surprised didn’t know Michael personally but he was advantage of the Expo to to see that the temperature was 55º. Hmmmm, in my daughter’s class this year. Actually reach new customers. Th e interesting! At the end of my work day I she didn’t know him too well either because event was held at Blackstone went upstairs to change into comfy clothes, sadly he was so ill that he rarely attended Valley Tech on March 29. and again the clock said 5:55 p.m. – another school this year. Still, she said he was very Harry Platcow photo interesting coincidence – or is it? kind, had lots of friends, and that he truly A lot of people on Facebook are talking loved to play baseball. And from what I about 11:11, and I see that number oft en understand just as he battled his cancer myself. When I notice a reference to 11:11 with determination, a great spirit, and the I stop and ponder, what does it mean? So I fortitude to win, Michael played his favorite Googled it. game with those same traits. Here is one of the many explanations, this I remember watching Michael throw out one from Divine Openings.com: the fi rst pitch to begin the youth baseball/ It is an invitation to awaken to a larger reality soft ball season in town last year and he beyond the mundane physical reality. did it to great applause from the crowd. •Usually happens early on your spiritual And our community watched with pride path, or wakes you up to get on your spiritual as he threw out a ceremonial fi rst pitch path, or whatever you label that as. You don’t during a Red Sox game last season. From have to call it “spiritual”, you may call it the pictures I’ve seen of Michael, he had a “expanded consciousness.” wonderful smile, loving support from his • Shows you there are friendly forces around family, and the bravery of a little boy willing to help you. to face whatever was put before him. And • Wakes you up that there is more going on now his family is hoping to honor Michael’s than just the physical. love of baseball by raising funds to build Giving area a residents a peek into the future at the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce • Helps you see the encompassing a ball fi eld in his name, which I fi nd to be Expo 2014 on March 29 were members of the Valley Tech Robotics Team. Th ey are, l-r, synchronicity of life. truly heartwarming and the perfect way to Front row: Alana Th risk, Jen Morin, Jake Rivera, Luan Duong, Tony Arrigo, Austin • Invites you to get in sync that that matrix celebrate his life. Steeves and Brett Yoder; and Back row: Dillion Arnold, Jonathan Siryk, and Eric Carkin. that orchestrates everything. So this year when my daughter gets her Th e Valley Tech team placed second and received high marks for its innovative PTO Now I was raised a good little Christian girl, fi rst at bat, I told her to hit one for Michael system at the BAE Regional Tournament FIRST robotics competition held in mid-March and I was taught to believe, and I do believe and maybe that baseball will somehow go at the Verizon Center in Manchester. Th e team is scheduled to compete again on May 17 in “all things seen and unseen.” But in the last farther than she could have ever imagined. and 18 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester. Harry Platcow photo year or so I have met so many people, and had Michael made me realize that life is not so many experiences that I would consider life about the number of years we live, but changing (you all know I am now making sea instead, how we live during the years we’ve Passing out materials from glass jewelry and painting shells aft er 20 years been given. It’s obvious to me that even Alternatives Unlimited, a local agency of not doing art) that I know something is though I didn’t truly know Michael, his aimed at improving the lives of persons being awakened in my spirit. short life made an impact on me and so with psychiatric or developmental So, what does 11:11 mean to me? What does many others. To me, it seems like Michael disabilities through residential and 5:55 mean to me? Is it a portal to the “other took life and hit it out of the ball park. vocational services, was Karen side”, a black hole, or maybe a white hole? All I Goldenberg, director of marketing and know right now is that it is a moment to stop, development. Alternatives was just one look and listen. My favorite verse “Be still and CLASSIFIED ADS of the many non-profi t organizations Classifi ed Ads are $25 for 25 Words, 25¢ for know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) comes to and businesses that set up booths at the mind. 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6 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 Graft on Questions Railroad’s ◆ HOSPITAL GROUNDBREAKING from front page ogy, and add a 24-bed private room unit with the intent to convert all hospital patient rooms Finances; Railroad Fires Back to private. Th e building, which has been in the works for the past three years, is projected to be open in the fall of 2015. It is being constructed on the southeast corner of the hospital property By Michelle Sanford submitted any actual credible evidence that near the intersection of Rt. 16 and Huntoon Slip. Staff Reporter/Columnist it has the fi nancial resources to construct “It is important to have a local hospital that recognizes and responds to the challenges of Representatives of the Graft on Upton such a facility all on its own.” Th e document healthcare,” said state Sen. Richard Moore, D. Uxbridge. He noted its success at keeping up Railroad (G&U) are stating information also questions Delli Priscoli’s debt stating with the times is especially noteworthy as hospitals across the state and the country are clos- provided by Graft on town offi cials to the the rail borrowed $6 million from Delli ing, “while our hospital is growing and expanding.” Surface Transportation Board (STB) is Priscoli’s company, First Colony, LLC. “Th at State Rep. John Fernandes, D. Milford, echoed those sentiments saying residents are lucky erroneous. In a press release, the railroad would seem to be one obligation that might that MRMC continues enhance its services and grow. “A quality hospital aff ects a lot of as- accuses Graft on offi cials of supplying constitute a long-term outside debt,” stated pects of life around here,” he said. misinformation to the STB on railroad the document. Funding for the expansion includes traditional fi nancing, use of hospital reserves and a $25 owner Jon Delli Priscoli’s fi nances and In response, representatives of the million community fundraising campaign. Speaking of the fundraising John Burns, chair- relating to his desire to construct a propane railroad issued a press release fi ring back man of MRMC Board of Trustees and the fundraising campaign said nearly $17 million has transfer facility. at both the third-party claims and the been raised in the last fi ve months including $5 million from the Meehan Family. “It is uplift - Th e entire matter goes back to December railroad’s fi nances, stating, “At the direction ing to participate in a project that has so galvanized everyone in the community,” said Burns. 2012, when Graft on town offi cials ordered of the STB, the railroad fi led additional Noting that the expansion of the ED will accommodate up to 70,000 visits annually as the railroad to halt delivery of propane information last month reconfi rming that compared the current facility which was designed for 40,000 visits, and the addition of the tanks as part of a plan to construct a the G&U has no partners in this endeavor new ICU will help the hospital move toward the goal of having all private rooms. MRMC propane transfer station in town. Th e and that it has both the ability to fi nance president Edward Kelly called the project a milestone. “Taking a page from Neil Armstrong Graft on Board of Selectmen has repeatedly and to operate the facility using only its this is a small step in construction,” he said referring to the groundbreaking, “but a giant leap stated the construction violates zoning laws own resources and employees.” of for the future of healthcare in our community.” because it is in a residential district and in Th e release goes on to state, a water supply protection overlay district. “Furthermore, in an attempt to show However, the railroad has claimed it is pre- that the G&U would not be able to empted from state and local regulations and fi nance and build the transloading should therefore be allowed to construct the facility on its own, the town provides propane station. an incomplete and inaccurate picture Th e matter was turned over to the Surface of Mr. Delli Priscoli’s business holdings. Transportation Board, the division of the Specifi cally, the town completely omits U.S. Department of Transportation that some properties, undervalues properties regulates railroads, to make a decision on it does list, undervalues business income the case. from those properties and undervalues Th e town claims a third party company Mr. Delli Priscoli’s equity position in those will be overseeing the propane station’s properties. Railroad spokesperson Doug activities and therefore the railroad’s pre- Pizzi added that Delli Priscoli’s “fi nances emptive status is nullifi ed. In addition, the have nothing to do with the railroad’s rights town has questioned Delli Priscoli’s ability under pre-emption.” to fi nance the propane station. Graft on Town Administrator Timothy In a document to the STB dated March McInerney was unable to comment in time 20, the town states “G&U has to date not for this story.

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A list of calendar events of community groups, fundraising events of local chariti es and free events Purina Chick Days Hike the Blackstone Canal of local businesses. Maximum 150 words. Published the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Dead- MENDON-Th inking of raising chickens in your NORTHBRIDGE-On April 6, the Blackstone line 10 days prior to publicati on date. Email to [email protected] backyard? Already have chickens and want to Canal Conservancy is sponsoring a walk ensure you are getting the best eggs for your through hike in the Blackstone River & Canal family? Heritage State Park. Th e hike will be from Local Passover Services Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast Whether you are a backyard farmer or have Plummers Landing, Northbridge to Riverbend UPTON-Enjoy the a Pancake Breakfast with Temple Beth Shalom hundreds of chicken, join Feeds N’ Needs, 109 Farm, Uxbridge, about three miles. Meet at 1 the Easter Bunny at St. Gabriel the Archangel 55 Pine St., 508-473-1590 Uxbridge Road, (Route 16), Mendon on April p.m. at Riverbend Farm, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge Parish, 151 Mendon St. , Upton, on Saturday, ® 9 at 6 p.m. for Purina Chick Days and learn all and car shuttle to Plummers Landing. Th e hike Passover Yizkor Memorial Service April 5 from 8 to 11 a.m. about what’s best for your chicken and how that will be at a leisurely pace and will point out canal Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the full can result in delicious eggs. landmarks along the way. Wear good footwear breakfast, take part in craft s and take photos Th roughout the duration of Purina Chick and dress for the weather. Chabad Jewish Community Center with Easter Bunny. Admission is $5 per person Days, Feeds N’ Needs will have experts available 34 Cedar Street, 508-473-1299 with a $20 family maximum. All proceeds to off er advice and guidance on how to raise benefi t the Young Neighbors in Action, a teen Antiques Appraisal Day Show Community Passover Seder chickens from freshly hatched chicks through HOPKINTON-Golden Pond Assisted Living, summer mission trip scheduled for July. Hope Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. laying, including details on proper nutrition to 50/60 West Main St., Hopkinton will be holding to see you there!! & provide the best eggs. Chicken raising experts an Antiques Appraisal Day Show on Saturday, can learn new tips and beginners will learn the Tuesday, April 15, 9 p.m. Troop 44 Boy Scout Pancake April 5 at 10 a.m. Th is fun and entertaining All are welcome basics of starting their fl ocks. event begins with a 15-20 minute educational For those interested in ordering hatchlings in Space is limited, so please call for Breakfast piece about antiques, legal and insurance issues, MENDON-Mendon Troop 44 Boy Scouts will advance, please call 508-244-4230. Hatchlings reservati ons how to fi nd more information about your item, be hosting a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter will be available throughout the duration of how to dispose or donate it, and other related Bunny on Saturday, April 12 at the Unitarian Chick Days, however it is recommended to call topics. Following that, guests are invited to have I Love My Clogs Fundraiser Church on Maple St. in Mendon. Th e event ahead to reserve orders. MILFORD-I Love My Clogs Shoes will be off ered their item appraised (no jewelry, stamps, coins will begin at 8 a.m. and run through noontime. on April 24 by Darius Filipiak, ABC Board or fi rearms please). Th is event is free and open Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors Certifi ed Pedorthist in the Hospital Conference Trinity Church Community Dinners to the public. Please feel free to join us! For more and children. Tickets will be available at the Room A, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefi t the Milford MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church off ers free, information and to RSVP please call Shelley at door on the day of the event. Advance tickets Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. Shoes are nourishing meals to the local community. Th e 508-435-1250. can be obtained by contacting Diane Duncan fi tted specifi cally to the client’s foot. Styles include menu consists of an entrée, soup, salad, bread, at [email protected]. Th e Easter Easter Egg Hunt Dansko, Sanita and Klogs USA. Narrow and wide dessert, and beverage. All are welcome to come Bunny will be on hand for pictures with kids. MILFORD-Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of widths are available. and enjoy a hot meal. Meals are served from 4:30 Th ere will be fun child and adult raffl es as well Milford is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Fundraisers provide support to Medical Center to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday and the last as silent auction items. Pancakes, sausage, juices April 6 in the Bell Tower Room at 11:30 a.m. departments. Currently, the Auxiliary is also Friday of every month. For more information, and coff ee will be served by the Scouts. All are Cost: under 2 is free, 3 to 12 years is $5, and contributing to the expansion of the Medical contact the parish offi ce at 508-473-8464 or or welcome! Proceeds will benefi t Troop 44 and 13 and adult is $7. Lunch is included: salad, Center. Th e public is welcome and encouraged to offi [email protected]. will fund summer camper-ships, leader training macaroni, meatballs, drinks and dessert. Please consider joining this successful organization. For and supplies for monthly campouts. bring a camera for pictures with the bunny and more information, call 508-422-2099. Rockin’ for SuperTy an Easter basket for each child to collect the UPTON-On Friday, April 25, several young eggs. Please call the rectory at 508-634-5435 for Passover Seder at Chabad Center Alzheimer’s Association Bake Sale musicians, under the guidance of Upton music NORTHBRIDGE-Th ere will be a Bake Sale reservations. MILFORD- All are invited to join Rabbi teacher, Bob Nicoll, will be playing a benefi t to benefi t the Alzheimer’s Association on Mendy and Rochy Kivman for the13th annual concert to raise money for pediatric cancer Th ursday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Annual Bunny Breakfast! community Passover Seder at the Chabad research – specifi cally the Ty Louis Campbell Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing HOPEDALE-Th e annual Bunny Breakfast at Center, 34 Cedar St., Milford on Monday, April Foundation at Nipmuc Regional High School. Center, 85 Beaumont Drive, Northbridge. For the Hopedale Union Church, 25 Dutcher St., 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 15 at 9 p.m. Two local youth bands, Eclipse and Playing with information call 508-234-9771, ext. 3043. Hopedale will be held on Saturday, April 12 Experience the freedom of Passover the way Fire, will play from 7-9 p.m. for a true rock and from 8 to 11 a.m. Th e menu features an all- Jews did, when they left Egypt 3,325 years ago. roll style concert for kids and parents alike. you-can eat pancakes, sausage, coff ee and juice. At the Chabad Center, the Passover Seder is Friends of Mendon Elders Book Fair Th e inspiration for the benefi t concert comes MENDON-Th e Friends of Mendon Elders Tickets are $5 per person at the door with kids interactive. Integrated with Chassidic tales and from Ty Louis Campbell, aff ectionately known 12 months and younger free. Free pictures with Jewish humor, the atmosphere is warm, family- Annual Book Fair will be held Friday, April 4 as SuperTy, because he defi ned strength and from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. the Easter Bunny will be available. Th ere will be like and educationally inspiring. Rebbetzin courage even when faced with life’s most evil great raffl e prizes, craft s and face painting. For Rochy will serve her delicious holiday dinner to 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 villain-cancer. Created in memory of Ty, who p.m. at the Mendon Senior Center, Providence tickets information email or call: huec@verizon. complete with handmade Shmurah Matzah lost hist battle with cancer in October, the net or 508-473-1476. from Israel and delicious sweet wine (or grape St. Come and shop for gently used CDs, DVDs, TLC Foundation is 100 percent volunteer and videotapes, puzzles and books at great prices. juice) for the ‘four cups’. Space is limited; contact every dollar raised goes to help fund the most Jazz From the ‘Combs Chabad at 508-473-1299 or GotChabad.com to innovative research. MILFORD-Jazz From the ‘Combs featuring the reserve a place. Admission is by donation but is Th e concert will raise money to put Free Easter Egg Hunt Bob Gallo Quartet –tenor, Bob Gallo; piano, usually $36 per adult, $18 per child or $360 to directly into research grants through the TLC MILFORD – Bethany Community Church Ferdinado Argenti; bass, Barry Smith; and sponsor. Foundation and their amazing network of Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday batterie, Bob Kaufman. Th e show on Milford top oncologists and researchers in the fi eld of April 12, rain date April 19, from 10 a.m. – Cable TV and hosted by Harry Platcow is pediatric oncology. noon, for ages 18 months to 12 years at Milford now airing on Milford Verizon channel 38 Spring Fever Grand Tasting Advance tickets for $10 will be available at Town Park, Congress St. Featured will be candy, and Milford Comcast channel 8 on Tuesday, WHITINSVILLE-Mill House Wine & Spirits, Choe’s Quality Martial Arts in Milford, and music puppets a petting zoo, games, craft s and 8:30 p.m.; Th ursday, 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 p.m. Inc., 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, will Hair Aff air in Upton (Wednesday-Friday). Or concession stand. For information call 508-478- and Saturday, 3 p.m. It may also be viewed on be hosting a Spring Fever Grand Tasting, on you can contact Jen at [email protected] to 0482. Worcester Cable Friday at 10:30 a.m. and on Saturday, April 12 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Th e event purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will also be YouTub e. will feature a wide selection of wines, beer, and Annual Snake Trek available at the door for $15. liquor from across the globe that guests can walk UXBRIDGE- Do snakes hibernate? Join Park through and sample. Entry is free and open to Milford Regional Medical Center Ranger Viola Bramel at the West Hill Dam Blackstone Valley Chamber of anyone age 21 and above. Auxiliary Meeting Project Offi ce, 518 Hartford Ave., Uxbridge on Commerce MILFORD-Th ere will be two meetings of the Sunday April 13, at 2 p.m. to fi nd out during the BLACKSTONE VALLEY-Th e following events Milford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary on Annual Snake Trek. Cancelled for heavy rain. are sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Chamber Spring Vacation Camp Tuesday, April 8, in order to make it convenient Youth under the age of 18 please bring an adult. of Commerce for the next few weeks. To register MILFORD- Lenny Morcone, Director of the for working members to participate. Th e Junior Rangers Level 2 earn wildlife or resource for any of the events call 508-234-9090 ext. 100, Milford Community School Use Program, morning meeting is scheduled for 9 – 10:30 credit. Visitors will walk about a mile and need email [email protected] or visit has announced that the April Vacation Kids a.m. in the hospital Conference Room A. Th e to wear sturdy shoes, no open toes because www.blackstonevalley.org. Kamp will be held during the week of April 21 evening meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the the walk will explore the river and wetlands in Worcester Art Museum Business Aft er Hours through April 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Volunteer offi ce located off the Main Lobby. Th e search of water snakes and turtles. Water bottle, on April 10 from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a To be eligible, participants must be attending public is welcome and encouraged to consider binoculars and fi eld guides are encouraged. chance to mix and mingle with members of fi ve Kindergarten through Grade 7. joining this successful organization. Please contact Park Ranger Viola Bramel at affi liate chambers of commerce at the Worcester Th e program will be held at Milford High Th e Auxiliary conducts many fundraisers 978-318-8417. Pre-registration is not necessary, Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester. School in Room E4. All participants will bring throughout the year, which provide support whoever shows up we go ! Business & Breakfast on April 16 from 7:30 a lunch, beverage and a snack with them each to MRMC departments. Th e Auxiliary is also to 9 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 5 day, as well as a swimsuit and towel. Activities contributing to the Medical Center expansion. Armsby Road, Sutton. Enjoy a new spin on will include a recreational swim time in the pool Twice Blessed Thrift Shop For more information, call 508-422-2099. each day, arts and craft s, games and contests, HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Th rift Shop at the Chamber breakfast with the fi rst half of movies, quiet/story time, and sports contests. Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale April the morning focusing on a meet and greet Registrations are being accepted by mail or Specials will include raincoats, sports coats, and networking opportunities followed by a Hospital Auxiliary Community presentation from Susan Bump, Massachusetts in person daily at the Milford Community spring coats for $1 and jewelry half off . Th ere Fundraiser Program Offi ce (located at the Milford High State Auditor. will also be a Yard/Trunk Sale on May 3 MILFORD-On April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. the School). Persons are notifi ed only if the program with a rain date of May 17. Th e shop is open Milford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will is fi lled or cancelled. All registration forms and Th ursdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Casino Night hold a Community Fundraiser at the DQ Grill & fees must be received by Monday, April 14. MENDON-Nipmuc Youth Football and Cheer Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chill, Route 140, 190 West St., Milford. DQ will Any parent with a question concerning the will hold a Casino Night on Friday, May 2 at donate 10 percent of all pre-tax sales from all Kids Kamp may call the Community Program the Imperial Ballroom, Mendon. Tickets are guests to the MRMC Auxiliary. Have a fun and Offi ce at 508- 478-1119 or visit website at www. $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more tasty evening and help to support the Milford mcs.milford.ma.us . VISIT US ONLINE AT information visit https://nimpucyouthfootgall. Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. sportssignup.com. TOWNCRIER.US Th e Auxiliary conducts many fundraisers throughout the year, which provide support to MRMC departments. Th e Auxiliary is also contributing to the expansion of the hospital.For more information, call 508-422-2099.

8 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 Calendar Wait Until Dark Gary McKinstry’s Connections Annual Upton Easter Egg Hunt Friends of Milford Town Library SHREWSBURY-N.E.T. Works Productions, Inc. UPTON-Gary McKinstry, popular medium UPTON-Th e annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored Book Sale presents Wait Until Dark, a dramatic thriller & psychic, is returning to Upton for his sixth by Upton Men’s Club and Upton Police MILFORD-Th e Friends of the Milford Town by Frederick Knott, directed by Holly Dion on “Connections” presentation on May 2 at 7 Department, will be held on Saturday, April Library will be holding their semiannual book April 4 and 5, and 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m. and p.m. at the Memorial School, Upton. Th is 12 at the Upton VFW, Rt. 140. Th e free event sale on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6 at 3 p.m. at the Flanagan Th eater event is a signifi cant fund-raiser for the Upton for youngsters age 1 through 10 will begin at Members of the Friends may also participate at the Southgate Retirement, Community, 30 Bloomer Girls, a local charitable organization. 11:30 a.m. with face painting and other activities in the sale on Friday, April 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. General admission is Interacting closely with the audience, followed at 12:30 p.m. by the arrival of the Easter Memberships are $10 per year and may be paid $13, for seniors/student $11. Th e April 6 show McKinstry works to channel spiritual contact Bunny and at 1 p.m. by the Easter Egg Hunt. at the door. is $10. Portions of the proceeds will benefi t between guests and loved ones who have Bring your camera and take a photo with the Th ousands of books are available – bestsellers, Veteran’s Inc. For tickets or information contact passed away. Reserve your seat for $20 by Bunny. Rain date is April 13. mysteries, classics, books on history, investing, 508-842-0867 or [email protected]. calling the Town Clerk at 508-529-3565 or Ida hobbies and craft s, and children’s books plus at 508-529-2822. Tickets may be purchased The Blackstone Valley Art Association audio books, CDs, DVDs and videocassettes. at the door for $25. Private 10-15 minute Spring Show Prices are 50 cents for mass-market (small Nantucket Notes sessions with McKinstry are awarded several MILFORD-Th e Blackstone Valley Art Association pocket-size) paperbacks and $1 for hardcovers MILFORD Nancy Th ayer, New York Times lucky ticket holders and raffl e tickets may be Spring Show, to be held at the Milford Public and trade paperbacks (large-sized) in the adult best-selling author, will speak about how life purchased for special gift basket drawings. A Library, Spruce St., on Friday, April 25 and section. All children’s books are 25 cents. Th is is on an island has inspired her books during her great cause, an evening of fun and you could Saturday, April 26 during normal business a great chance to gather books for beach reading, presentation Nantucket Notes on Wednesday, be chosen to connect psychically with a loved hours. An opening reception will be held April entertaining visiting grandchildren, or to lower April 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Milford Town one! 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., admission is free and the cost of required summer reading. You’ll fi nd Library Granite and Quarry Rooms. Ample Soccer Camp refreshments will be served. Th e Association reading and reference materials for both adults time for questions will be provided as Th ayer presently has over 40 members and will be and children, textbooks for home schooling, MILFORD-Th e Milford Community School enjoys talking to her audience. showing paintings, fi ne art photography and fi ber possibly a favorite out-of-print title you’ve been Use Program will off er a Developmentally Th ayer is the author of 25 novels, including arts. Th e artwork will also be for sale and would searching for or a copy of the cookbook that was Appropriate Soccer Camp for children ages Summer House, Th e Hot Flash Club, make unique gift s for upcoming weddings and lost in a move; all while helping the Friends fund 5 and 6 years, who are new players or are Beachcombers, Summer Breeze, Island Girls, A Mother’s Day. programs, museum passes and materials for the interested in developing their skills. Jim Asam, Nantucket Christmas, and most recently in June Th e Blackstone Valley Art Association is a Library. Milford High School Varsity Soccer Coach, will 2013, Nantucket Sisters. non-profi t organization promoting education and If you have books to donate, please bring be instructing this program. Her books concern the mysteries and a showcase for area artists. It has a home base them to the Milford Town Library before the Th e program begins on Th ursday, May 1 romance of families and relationships: marriage gallery at the Milford local access TV Studio on S. sale. We don’t accept textbooks more than fi ve from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and friendships, divorce and love, custody Main St., which features the works of many local years old or Readers Digest condensed books. and will run for fi ve weeks at the Woodland and step-parenting, family secrets and private artists. self-affi rmation, the quest for independence Elementary School Field, 10 N. Vine St., and the normal human hunger for personal Milford. Touch a Vernal Pool Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Registration forms are available at the Milford MILFORD AREA-Th e following events are connections. UXBRIDGE-Bring family and friends for an Community Program Offi ce which is located at being sponsored by the Milford Area Chamber Th ayer’s work has been translated into opportunity to witness Big Night at West Hill Dam Milford High School or on the website at www. of Commerce (MACC) during the next few many languages, including German, Finnish, and explore spring happenings in a Vernal Pool. mcs.milford.ma.us. Registration forms and fees weeks. To register for any event call 508-473- Hebrew, Russian, Turkish, French, Portuguese, Join Ranger Viola Bramel on Saturdays April must be returned to the Community Program 6700, email [email protected] or Spanish, Dutch, Serbo-Croatian, Swedish, 12 or 19, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., to explore up Offi ce only. Th ey may be returned in person or visit MilfordChamber.org. Danish, and Polish. Her novels have been close and personal a typical Massachusetts vernal by mail, and will be accepted on a fi rst-come, Enjoy the Spring Fling Business Aft er Hours condensed or excerpted in several literary pool. Meet at the West Hill Dam Project Offi ce, fi rst-serve basis. Programs are limited and on April 15 at 5 p.m. at Closet & Storage reviews and magazines, including Redbook and 518 East Hartford Ave., Uxbridge. Dress for the sessions will be combined if suffi cient numbers Concepts, 31 Hayward St., Franklin. Good Housekeeping, England’s Cosmopolitan, weather and bring a fl ashlight. Th is is a rain or are not reached. Deadline for registration On April 17, the next Connecting Women Holland’s Viva, and South Africa’s Personality. shine event. Youngsters age 17 and under must be is April 28. Any parent interested in more Leaders Luncheon will be held at Restaurant Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford accompanied by an adult. Participants will view information may contact the Community 3, 461 West Central St., Franklin at 11:30 a.m. Town Library, this event is free and open to the a brief slide show of vernal pool characteristics Program Offi ce at 508-478-1119 or visit www. Learn about Th e Six Pillars of Communication public. and indicator species plus a hike about a mile to mcs.milford.ma.us. from Donna Mac. several vernal pools, where various species such Michael Carter – Presenting Norman Strike Out Cancer, Spare Some as wood frogs can be observed in various life Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild stages such as egg, larvae or adult. Nets are not Rockwell Lives! MENDON-Th imble Pleasures Quilt Guild permitted, since not animals will be caught. welcomes Quilt Designer Mickey Lawler on MILFORD-Norman Rockwell left a questionable MILLIS-On April 6, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Ranger Viola Th ursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian legacy. His works made him one of the most there will be a fundraiser to support this year’s Bramel at 978-318-8417. Junior Rangers Level 2 Church on Maple St., Mendon. Lawler’s lecture popular artists that America has produced. Greater Milford Relay for Life, sponsored by earn wildlife credit. will focus on painting your own fabric as well However, many critics argue that his work is WMRC. Th ere will be games, snacks, contests, as a trunk show of her painted fabrics and “banal” and doesn’t live up to the Old Masters, and prizes! Event will be held at Ryan Family Milford Regional Medical Center quilts. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. while others claim he could have been one of Amusements, 1170 Main St, Millis. Prices Auxiliary Membership Drive the greatest artists of all time if he had painted are $10/child and $15/adult, families (4-5) MILFORD-Th e Milford Regional Medical Massachusetts Society, Sons of the “serious subjects.” $40. Discounts given for multiple time slots Center (MRMC) Auxiliary will hold a Professor Michael Carter, of the College of reserved! If you are part of a Milford Relay membership drive meeting on Friday, April American Revolution Arts and Sciences at the Wentworth Institute for Life team, let us know and a portion of the 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the MRMC Conference MILFORD-Massachusetts Society, Sons of the of Technology, will present the arguments in price will go toward your team’s fundraising! Rooms A & B, American Revolution (MASSAR) will hold a lecture and slide show at the Milford Town For reservations and questions please 41 Prospect St., Milford. Guest speakers an exploratory meeting at the Milford Town Tuesday, April 22 Library on at 7 p.m. in the contact: Kristy 508 244-8103 or Michele will be Medical Center President, Ed Kelly, and Library, 80 Spruce St., Milford, on Wednesday, Granite and Quarry Rooms. 508 498-1869 or email at fi reryredfi ghters@ Auxiliary President, Andra Stone. Wine and April 16, at 6 p.m. to discuss the possibility of Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town gmail.com. We will accept walk-ins based refreshment will be served. incorporating a Milford chapter. Male lineal Library, this event is free and open to the public. on availability. Reserve a spot today to ensure Th e Milford Regional Medical Center services descendants of patriot ancestors are encouraged your space and time! 24 area towns. Learn about the Auxiliary—its to attend. MASSAR members will be available Music at Mendon history, accomplishments and future events – to answer genealogical and other questions. Th e MENDON-Music at Mendon concerts will along with how it supports MRMC through Sons of the American Revolution is an historical, continue with two concerts during April. Music its many fundraisers. Many of the current educational, patriotic, nonprofi t organization. at Mendon is a series of concerts presented by VISIT US ONLINE AT 68 members will be on hand to answer any All members are descendants of Revolutionary professional musicians to the Blackstone Valley questions. Th ere will also be a video of the War patriots. For more information, contact area residents. Concerts held at the Unitarian TOWNCRIER.US Medical Center’s exciting new building project. Verne L. Th ayer at 508-282-1332 or verne1776@ Church of Mendon, 13 Maple St., are presented For more information, call 508-422-2099. gmail.com. Visit the society’s website at www. without charge thanks in part, to a grant from massar.org. the Mendon Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency and other I can help make your vehicle buying boardingboarding andand doggiedoggie daycaredaycare sponsors. Th e fi rst concert on Sunday, April 6 at 7 experience a positive one p.m. will feature Dan Gabel and the Abletone Trio composed of Dan Gabel trombone/vocals, SHARON REED Nikolas Anadolis piano, and Steve Taddeo No High Pressure drums. Th ey perform music from the Big Band era of Cole Porter, Tommy Dorsey and others, Buyer’s Advocate swing, and perhaps an occasional Greek Folk Call me so we can talk or come in tune! Th ey return to us aft er rave reviews at the concert series last year. and see me at While there is no charge for the concerts, we Imperial Cars in Mendon. invite donations of non-perishable food and goods for the local food bank. Sharon Reed: 774-287-2798 If you would like more information feel free Dealership: 508-473-8400 to contact the minister of the Unitarian Church, [email protected] Ralph Clarke at 978-808-3770 or revrtclarke@ [email protected] comcast.net, or leave a message at the Church, 508-473-8681 and someone will return your call.

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APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 9 Upton News The Upton Men’s Club Stipends for All Upton ◆ UPTON ELECTION UPDATE from front page jardins for the Board of Health for three years; Paul Carey for Planning Board Membership Drive Elected Offi cials Discussed for fi ve years; Teresa Ambrosino for Assessor of Taxes for three years; Charlotte Th e Upton Men’s Club, a non-profi t By Michelle Sanford Carr, Frances Gustman, and John Minnucci for Library Trustees for three years; and organization formed to serve the Upton Staff Reporter/Columnist Richard Kenney for Housing Authority for fi ve years. community, is holding a special member- A roundtable discussion on a proposed stipend Th e three elected offi ces, which have no candidates on the ballot, are the Finance ship drive meeting to which potential plan for elected offi cials in Upton was part of the Committee’s three year seat, Karen Glowacki incumbent; the Cemetery Commis- members are invited to preview what the March 25 Board of Selectmen’s meeting. sion’s three year seat, Richard Randall incumbent; and the Board of Commissioners club does. Th e meeting will be held on In addition to the Selectmen, a number of of Trust Funds three year seat, incumbent Americo Bianco. Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Rose elected offi cials were part of the conversation and Th e last day for residents to register to vote in the Town Election or the May 8 Garden, Rt. 140 Upton. For more about included Board of Health members Al Holman and Annual Town Meeting is April 16. Th e Town Clerk’s offi ce will have extended hours the Upton Men’s Club visit UptonMens- Richard Robinson, Assessors Charles Marsden, that day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Residents with questions concerning their voter status Club.org or fi nd them on FaceBook. To Glenn Fowler, and Teresa Ambrosino, Cemetery should contact the Town Clerk’s offi ce by calling 508-529-3565 or emailing KMcEl- speak with a member and to RSVP con- Commissioner Robert Richard, Town Moderator [email protected]. Th e Town Clerk’s offi ce hours are Monday through Th ursday tact Brad Didio, president, brad.didio@ David Loeper, Library Trustees John Robertson, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Th e offi ce is closed on Fridays. Th e temporary Town Hall is charter.net, or Bill McCormick, vice presi- Judith Katz, and John Minnucci, and Constable currently located at 3 Milford St. dent, [email protected]. James Bates, Jr. Th e May 5 Town Election will take place at Nipmuc Regional High School and “Currently we have elected offi cials—some aren’t polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Th e May 8 Annual Town Meeting will be- paid at all, some are paid more than others. So we Upton Meeti ngs gin at 7 p.m. and take place at Nipmuc Regional High School, as well. Upton Town government meeti ng dates, ti mes, wanted to see if there was a fair and equitable way and locati ons for all boards, committ ees, and to be fair to all of the elected offi cials here in town,” commissions may be found at www.upton. explained Selectman Chair James Brochu in his ma.us/pages/calendar.php. opening remarks. UPTON TOWN LIBRARY 2 Main St, Upton • 508-529-6272 Th e need for the compensation discussion came Tu, Wed, Th 10-8 • Fri, Sat 9-2 • Sun & Mon closed Upton Senior Center about as a result of Selectman Ken Picard’s meetings Submitted by Matthew Bachtold, Library Director with town boards and committees as part of the The Upton Center is open Monday through new strategic plan. Picard said members brought up Upton Library Re-Opens! Space in these classes is limited, and we Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff is available by the topic. Anonymous letters were also sent to the Upton Library renovations are are planning our schedule now. phone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Acti viti es are Board on the subject. “We thought it was worth the complete,d we are back to our If you know someone who would benefi t subject to change. Please call 508-529-4558 dialogue to bring this forward,” he said. regular hours and full services. from English classes, please mention this with any questi ons. According to Selectman Robert Fleming, Come visit us to see the new opportunity to them. Interested students Friday, April 4 carpet, paint color and improved can contact the library for more information Friday Social, Movie: Heidi with Shirley the history of paying elected offi cials “has shelving layout. Temple, 1 p.m. been inconsistent. Some elected positions are and arrange for a needs assessment. Monday, April 7 compensated, others haven’t been,” he said. He We can once again off er Council on Aging Meeti ng, 9 a.m. went on to explain that at one point the Board of public Internet access, seating Storytime Returns! Tuesday, April 8 Selectmen was initially paid $500 stipends which, areas, photocopying and faxing Preschool and TinyTots Storytime resume at Out to Lunch, Red Rock, 11:15 a.m. as the years went on, continued to increase up to services, and of course, our full Upton Town Library in April! Wednesday, April 9 $4,500. However, when the Town Manager was collection of books, movies, TV Preschool Storytime is held every Shopping at Northborough Crossing, hired three years ago, the Board agreed to decrease shows, audiobooks and more! Th ursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. their stipends back down to $500. Th ank you to the community includes storybooks followed by a craft Thursday, April 10 for approving these renovations activity. Recommended for ages of 3 to 6. Stress Awareness Month, 11 a.m. A handout at the meeting proposed all elected and bearing with us through our Friday, April 11 offi cials receive a $500 stipend with an extra Our themes for April include April showers, Volunteer Recogniti on, 12 p.m. $200 given to the Chairman as a bonus. “From limited services in March. rabbits, and ducks! Monday, April 14 the proposal here, you’re assuming that all TinyTots (aka ‘Baby’) Storytime is a Life Aft er Loss, 11 a.m. positions have the same responsibilities, the same Free Pastel Paint Workshop 20-minute program of fi ngerplays, board Tuesday, April 15 certifi cations, and work the same hours because Artist Greg Maichack returns books, songs and rhymes followed by a ‘stay Understanding Your Health Care & Tips for that’s certainly isn’t the case in Upton,” said Assessor to Upton to teach a two-hour and play time!’ A new eight-week session Preventi ng Crimes, 1 p.m. Charles Marsden. He explained that the Board of workshop on pastel painting starts April 4 to May 23 on Fridays at 10:30 Wednesday, April 16 Assessors work many nights and weekends and techniques. a.m. Recommended for ages 0 to 3. For any Shopping Trip to Auburn Mall, 8:45 a.m. to 12 Suitable for beginners to questions please contact Nicole at nicole. p.m. their annual compensation is justifi ed at $6,200 experienced artists, each Thursday, April 17 each. Regardless, he agreed that everyone deserved [email protected] or call the library Nutriti on Site, Holiday Meal, 12 p.m. compensation. participant will paint their own at 508-529-6272. Monday Fleming also pointed out that there was one sublime sunfl ower to take home. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. particular group, the School Committee members, All materials are included, and Author Visit: Meet Jonathan Hall and Toto, Bridge, 12:30 p.m. who receive no payment for all their hours of Maichack’s expert instruction Th e Tornado Kitten! Healthy Talk, 1 p.m. service. “Th ey should have an opportunity to be will guide you through the On Th ursday, April 24, at 10 a.m., local Chair Exercise, 2:15 p.m. compensated,” he said. Board of Health member process. author and Brimfi eld-based EMT Jonathan Tuesday and former School Committee member Holman Th e workshop will be held Hall will bring his feline companion Toto Card Game, 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15 from 6 to and share a book presentation during Line Dancing, 10:30 a.m. agreed. “Without a doubt, the hardest job I’ve ever 8 p.m. Space is limited and pre- Wii Bowling/Game Day, 12:30 p.m. had in this town was when I was on the School April Vacation Week at Upton Town Wednesday Committee,” he said. Holman went on to say he registration is required. Call Library. His stories are based on Toto, a Acti ve Adult Exercise, 10:30 a.m. and the Board of Health unanimously supported a 508-529-6272 or visit the library. young kitten found in the aft ermath of the Library Table, 11 a.m. $700 stipend for all elected offi cials. “I personally Recommended for ages 16 and June 2011 tornadoes that struck Western Canasta, 12:30 p.m. believe that we need to compensate every elected up. For more information, visit Massachusetts who was later nursed back Board Games, 1 p.m. offi cial equally. Personally, I ran for those offi ces uptonlibrary.blogspot.com. Th is to health and adopted by Hall himself, and Thursday not because I wanted to make money but because I program is sponsored by the served as the inspiration for his two picture Knit and Crochet, 10 a.m. wanted to serve the community and give back to the Upton Cultural Council and the books: Toto the Tornado Kitten and Oh, Toto, Bingo, 1 p.m. Massachusetts Cultural Council, Where Did You Go? Both books will be read Friday community.” a state agency. Sculpt and Stretch, 10:30 a.m. Toward the end of the discussion James Bates and discussed, and then kids can pet Toto, inquired if funding for stipends had been put the best part! Recommended for ages 3-8. into the Fiscal Year 2015 budget to which Brochu ESL classes off ered in April Books will be available for autographs answered the budget was still not fi nalized. Starting in April, Upton Town and to purchase at $10, and all proceeds However, a bylaw to pay elected offi cials stipends Library will off er personalized of the book sales will benefi t the Animal WWW.TOWNCRIER.US could be voted on at the May Town Meeting. tutoring in English as a second Rescue League of Boston. Sign-ups are language. required for this event; if participants exceed library capacity we will move the event to Memorial Elementary School Media Center. To register, please call the library at SPRING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Drum Lessons! 508-529-6272 or contact Nicole at nicole. For Girls and Boys Ages 6 to 15 Years Old • A.J. Vallee Drum Studio accepting [email protected]. APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK students of all ages and levels. • Over 20 years experience. Need More Information? Tuesday, April 22 - Friday, April 25 • Offering hands-on learning in studio, or in For the latest information about 9 am to 2 pm your own home! Upton Town Library, visit our website at Grafton Lion’s Club in Grafton (68 Brigham Hill Rd) Concepts include: Basic Rudiments, Start Today! uptonlibrary.blogspot.com or contact Upton Style Studies, and how to drive your own ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: band. Learn your favorite songs! Town Library at 508-529-6272. ✔Archery ✔Using a Compass ✔Fishing Tutoring for band music, mallets, and hand drumming included. A.J. VALLEE ✔Canoeing ✔Hiking ✔Much More Berklee Grad • National Performer (508) 479.3246 • [email protected] • www.ajvallee.com Studio on Rt. 16, Mendon • Annual Recitals

10 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 Upton News March for Meals in Upton Draft of Upton Budget Shows

On Wednesday, March 19, Senator Michael O. Moore, $10,000 Surplus D. Millbury, served lunch to senior citizens at the Upton By Michelle Sanford Senior Center as part of March for Meals. “It was a great Staff Reporter/Columnist pleasure to be able to take part in the March for Meals During a March 25 meeting, the Upton Board of Selectmen campaign,” Senator Moore said. “Th e Meals on Wheels announced that a draft of the Fiscal Year 2015 budget showed a program provides many vital services and supports senior favorable amount by $10,000. Th e town’s new $19 million budget citizens in our communities, especially in the Town of for Fiscal Year 2015 will be presented to voters during the May 8 Upton.”During the month of March, volunteers from Annual Town Meeting. across the country have taken part in March for Meals to Although the new budget continues to be a work in progress, support local Meals on Wheels programs. Th e Meals on during a meeting the week prior, Town Manager Blythe Robinson Wheels program serves a nutritious meal and conducts reviewed the preliminary budget with the Board, stating at that safety checks to millions of senior citizens across the point it was unfavorable by approximately $250,000 and therefore nation. Contributed photo suggested a list of reductions to help balance it. One of those reductions included decreasing the road repair line item by $50,000. However, Selectman Robert Fleming stated Committee Targeting Labor Day for Upton Town Hall Completion his objections to that. “We’re regressing on our road conditions,” he said. “You can’t fault anyone because it takes money to fi x roads, but at some point we have to stop taking money away from By Michelle Sanford roads to balance the budget.” Staff Reporter/Columnist Other suggested reductions included the $100,000 for drainage During a March 18 meeting, repairs, putting off the purchase of a police vehicle, and reducing the Upton Town Hall Renovation the Council on Aging’s van driver hours, among others. Committee recently updated Robinson said she appreciated the feedback from the Board the Board of Selectmen on the concerning the reductions. “I’m very glad for the input,” she said. progress of the building’s ongoing “It helps me to prioritize other things and guide my decision transformation. In attendance making.” from the Committee were Chair Th e following week, the Board again reviewed a revised list Kelly McElreath, Steve Rakitin, and of suggested budget reductions which in turn helped to bring Michelle Goodwin. forward a new balanced budget with the $10,000 surplus. Th is McElreath gave a PowerPoint time, the amended list did not remove any funding from road presentation during the discussion repair. “I’m glad to see that was reinstated,” said Fleming. showing a number of photos with However, reductions still included, among others, subtracting the latest updates to the Town Hall, A new concrete fl oor was recently put down in the Town Hall basement. $100,000 from drainage repairs, cutting the Council on Aging van including a recent fi nding in the hours by eight per week, eliminating the salary for the appointed building’s vault. “We found the registrars of voters, as well as utilizing free cash for several public original specifi cations for the Town safety vehicle purchases. Hall dating back to 1883,” she said. Th e Board seemed satisfi ed with the latest suggested reductions. McElreath added that a restoration “Based on what the Town Manager has presented, this captures company will work to refurbish everything we talked about at our last meeting,” said Selectman the 20 page document which will Ken Picard. However, he added that he was disappointed that the eventually be put out for display. Part funding for drainage repairs was removed from the budget but of the Town Hall renovations will hoped there might be a possibility it could be addressed in the fall. also include restoring the vault where Selectman Chair James Brochu agreed. “It’s always a hard the town’s historical records are kept, decision to take things out but it’s a decision we need to make. “so those records are even more Again it’s our hope that at the Special Town Meeting in the fall we secure and more protected going can put some of these things back in.” forward,” explained McElreath. Th e Board of Selectmen will soon be meeting with the Finance Th e Committee was also happy Committee to review and then fi nalize the Fiscal Year 2015 to report that a big milestone of budget. Th e new budget must be approved by residents during the the project—pouring the concrete May 8 Annual Town Meeting. Currently, the warrant shows 44 fl oor—was now complete. Other articles to be voted on. photos showed work being done to the Main Hall, the balcony on the upper fl oor, and various offi ces. See our Photo Galleries online at When asked if the project was Renovations continue in the upper Town Hall. running on schedule, McElreath said www.town crier.us due to amount of rock and ledge that had to be removed from the ground Now, one of the biggest lead time items for the project will be the Town fl oor, the renovations are running Hall’s new custom made elevator, which has been ordered. Rakitin told the about a month behind. “Th ey [the Board the elevator can take as long as 16 weeks to arrive. An occupancy construction company] feel very permit for the newly renovated building can only be obtained once the confi dent they can get the project elevator is installed and then inspected. done by Labor Day. So we’re looking A brief update on the project’s budget was also provided. According at a 30 day delay of what we were to McElreath, $117,000 has been spent out of the contingency fund so originally anticipating. When all is far and $1.5 million has been spent on construction costs. She also said Sponsored by Upton Men’s Club & Upton Police said and done, I think that’s very oil to heat the Temporary Town Hall is costing more than anticipated, reasonable.” Goodwin added that due as a result, additional funding will come out of the contingency fund for Bring your camera and take a to the cold weather, site work outside that. Town Manager Blythe Robinson explained that because the project photo with the Bunny. might also be delayed “if things don’t is running one month behind, there will be additional costs from the warm up.” consultant, the architect, and the clerk of the works. “But we’ve had some savings in some areas that will help off set that,” she said. SAT, APRIL 12 Free for Children Upton Resident Named Winthrop Scholar Ages 1-10

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APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 11 Mendon News Mendon Senior Center Swandale Cemetery Association Meeting Mendon Van Shopping Th e Annual Meeting of the Swandale Cemetery Association will be held on Monday, The Mendon Senior Center serves Mendon Trips residents 60 years of age or older, people with April 7, at 7:30 p.m. Th e meeting will be held at the Mendon Fire Station, Morrison Drive, Mendon. Th e meeting agenda includes electing offi cers for the coming year, hearing On Friday, April 11 and Friday, April disabiliti es, and care givers. Hours of operati on 25 the Mendon Senior Center will off er are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. reports and covering any other business to come before the board. Th e public is welcome. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or transportation to the new Dollar Tree/ call 508-478-6175. Big Lots plaza on Rt. 140, Milford from Friday, April 4 Members Sought for the New Players Welcome at 9-11:30 a.m. Seating is limited and those Friends Book Fair, 3 to 7 p.m. Mendon residents without other means have Saturday, April 5 Mendon Cultural Council the Senior Center preference regardless of age. Friends Book Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Th rough funding provided by the Th e Mendon Senior Center off ers a Th e van also travels every other Sunday, April 6 Commonwealth’s Massachusetts Cultural variety of recreational activities including Wednesday, April 16 and 30 at 8 a.m to Friends Book Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Council, the Mendon Cultural Council Cribbage, Bridge, Scrabble and Wii Market Basket in Bellingham. Th e cost for Wednesday, April 9 receives grant money each year to award Bowling. New players are always welcome. all shopping excursions is $4 roundtrip, per Council on Aging Meeti ng, 9 a.m. projects that provide educational, visual, Th e Mendon Pitch League is also looking person. Please call the center at 508-478- Thursday, April 10 performing, and cultural arts programming The Last Word, 12:45 p.m. for alternates for their Th ursday evening 6175 reserve your space. Friday, April 11 for our community. Membership requires: a games. Please check the schedule regarding Milford Shopping Trip to The Dollar Tree/Big monthly meeting, the annual review of grant days, times and availability. If there is a Lots Plaza, 9 to 11:30 a.m. applications in the fall, and the awarding game you’d like to see us off er, please make Mendon Lions Monday, April 14 of grants for the new year—adding up a suggestion by calling the Senior Center at Friends Monthly Meeti ng, 11 a.m. to a small commitment that delivers real 508-478-6175. Announce Scholarship Tuesday, April 15 community benefi ts SHINE Health Ins. Counseling 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. To explore joining the Mendon Program Wednesday, April 16 Space Still Available for Cultural Council, contact Marcy Singer, Th e Mendon Lions Club announces Diner Tour, Peg’s Diner, Whiti nsville, 11:15 p.m. [email protected]. Monday Mendon Senior Center’s the opening of their annual scholarship Walking Group, 9 a.m. program. Senior students who are residents Whole Foods, 9 a.m. Mendon Friends Annual Trip Aft er this cold snap, the Mendon Senior of Mendon are eligible to apply, as are senior Cribbage/Bridge, 9 a.m. student members of the Blackstone Valley Chorus, 12:30 p.m. Book Sale Th is Weekend Center is “thinking spring” with plans for Th e Friends of Mendon Elders popular a four day, three night trip to Pennsylvania Leos Club. Students must be planning to Tuesday further their education and must meet Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. sixth Annual Used Book Sale will be held Dutch Country that leaves Mendon by certain criteria stated on the scholarship Chair Yoga, 11:15 a.m. for three days this year, beginning on motor coach on Monday, April 28 and Lunch Club, 12 p.m. Friday, April 4 from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, heads for Lancaster to check into the hotel application forms. Th e application forms Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. April 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, and have dinner are available at the Nipmuc Regional High Computer/Technology Class, 2:30 p.m. April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mendon Aft er enjoying a Continental Breakfast School as well as Blackstone Valley Regional Wednesday Senior Center, 62 Providence Street. on the second day, the group will leave Vocational Tech. High School. For any Shopping Van, 8 a.m. (Alternati ve Wednesdays) Th ere is a large assortment of previously for a guided tour of Lancaster and Amish Mendon resident senior student attending Panera Bread, 9 a.m. other schools, please contact Jean Vendetti at Gentle Yoga, 9 a.m. read books, including nonfi ction, fi ction, Country including a visit to the Kitchen historical novels, science fi ction, children’s Kettle Village, a marketplace of shops 508-473-4267. Completed applications must T’ai Chi, 10:15 a.m. be returned to the Mendon Lions Club, P.O. Thursday books, puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs and and restaurants, will lunch on their own Box 218, Mendon, 01756, Attention: Jean Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. other previously viewed videos and more. and then enjoy Moses, one of the world’s Cribbage, 9 a.m. All are unbelievably priced at .50 cents largest performances on stage, a Biblical Vendetti, no later than April 25. Lunch Club, 12 p.m. to $1. Th ere will also be tickets available epic brought to life, at the Sight and Sound Th e Mendon Lions Club has been Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. for several gift baskets to be raffl ed off Millennium Th eatre Later. Th e group off ering scholarship awards to Mendon Pitch League, 7 p.m. including a basket fi lled with $50 worth of will enjoy dinner (included) at a local resident students for more than 20 years and Friday scratch off lottery tickets. Raffl e tickets are more recently has included members of the Outreach, 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment restaurant before heading back to the hotel. $1 each or seven tickets for $5.All proceeds Aft er a continental breakfast on the third Blackstone Valley Leos Club. Th e Leos Club to benefi t the Friends of Mendon Elders, day, everyone will visit the Mennonite is a youth group sponsored by and working Mendon Meeti ngs Inc to support activities and program Information Center and learn more about in close association with the Mendon Lions development for the Mendon Senior the Mennonite and Amish ways of life. Club. For the most up to date informati on on Center. Aft er lunch on their own in a nearby Mendon Meeti ngs, log on to village, the group will explore the Landis www.mendonma.gov. Valley Museum and Village and more Reil Announces Saturday, April 5 Troop 44 Can and Bottle Rabies Clinic, Mendon Highway Barn, 9 a.m. before returning to the hotel for dinner and Candidacy as State Rep Monday April 7 Drive on April 26 the last night of the trip. On day four, aft er BVT Negoti ati ons Subcommitt ee, BVT, 6 p.m. Mendon’s Troop 44 Boy Scouts will be breakfast, the group will depart for home. Mark Reil of MURSD School Committ ee, holding their next can and bottle drive While this trip is geared for seniors it Mendon announced Miscoe Hill School, 7 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April is open to everyone. Suggested age for his candidacy for State Swandale Cemetery Associati on, 26, at the Mendon Town Hall parking lot. children is 10 years and older and families Town Hall, 7 p.m. Representative from the Anyone with cans and bottles that they are welcome. Th e cost of the trip is $355 per 10th Worcester District, Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. person, double occupancy, which includes Friday, April 11 would like to donate can contact the Troop which covers Milford, Last Day to Register to Vote, Town Clerks Offi ce, via e-mail at fundraising@troop44mendon. round trip transportation, gratuities for Mendon, Hopedale 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. org or via phone at 508-478-3124 to bus driver and step-on guides, three nights and a precinct in Wednesday, April 16 arrange a pick-up. lodging, six meals (three breakfasts and Medway. Reil, who was Mark Reil Annual Budget Hearing, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Proceeds from both the can and bottle three dinners) and two full days in the just elected Mendon Thursday, April 17 drive will be used to help fund Troop Amish Country and much more. Optional selectman last spring and BVT School Committ ee, BVT, 6 p.m. 44’s activities throughout the year. Troop travel insurance is available. serves as a Park Commissioner, said, “I look 44 would like to thank everyone for To reserve a spot, sign up at the Mendon forward to meeting with the residents of the their continuing support of Scouting in Senior Center. For more information call district and I am committed to listening to Mendon. Sue at 508-473-6614. the concerns they have.” He is director of the Daniels Farmstead ◆ MENDON ELECTION UPDATE from front page Foundation and the Lake Nipmuc Association. He is also assistant operations Highway Surveyor’s three year seat; Alan S. Greenberg for the Board of Health’s three year seat; Bruce Tycks for the Assessor’s three year manager at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon. seat; Daniel Byer for the Park Commissioner’s three year seat; Allan Kent for the Water Commissioner’s three year seat; Jane A. Blackwood “During my time in serving in local and Susan Darnell for the Taft Public Library Trustees three year seats; John Vandersluis for the Planning Board’s fi ve year seat; and Diane government, I have seen towns suff er time Stevens for the Housing Authority’s fi ve year seat. and time again when the state budget cuts Th e last day for a candidate to withdraw from the election is April 10. Candidates may begin displaying their political signs on April 15 local aid, hurting services and placing stress but must have all signs taken down by May 18. on property taxes,” says Reil. “It is time that Th e last day for Mendon residents to register to vote in the May 13 Annual Town Election and the May 2 Annual Town Meeting is Beacon Hill works for the people and listens Friday, April 11. Th e Town Clerk’s offi ce will have extended hours that day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to local governments when they request help Residents who have not already registered to vote may do so in the Town Clerk’s offi ce during regular offi ce hours, in any Town Clerk’s to reduce the tax burden.” offi ce in Massachusetts, at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, at certain state agencies, or by using the Mail-In registration form. Th e Mail-In He says his work at Southwick’s has also form is available at the Mendon Post Offi ce, the Taft Public Library, and at any town or city hall in Massachusetts. given him insight into how small business Th e last day to obtain an absentee ballot is May 12. For those who have questions concerning their voter registration status should call operates and their importance to the the Town Clerk’s offi ce at 508- 473-1085 or email [email protected] before April 11. economy. He adds he believes in smaller, Th e May 13 Town Election will take place at Miscoe Hill School and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. balanced and more accountable government. Reil is running as a Republican and will be running against Christopher Kivior, of Milford in the party’s primary. Th e Please patronize our advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad in The Town Crier. incumbent is Rep. John Fernandes, D. Milford. 12 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 Mendon News STARDUSTTARDUST JEWELERJEWELERS Historical Commission “Your Friends in the Diamond Business” Discusses Th oughts on Since 1978 Miscoe Springs WeWe heardheard youyou missedmissed usus ...... WeWe missedmissed youyou too!too! By Michelle Sanford We’reWe’re BBackack ...... OOpeningpening inin MayMay ...... inin MendonMendon Staff Reporter/Columnist Mendon’s Historical Commission and Board of Selectmen met to discuss various ideas in an eff ort to repurpose a portion of the Miscoe Springs Bottling Plant located at 89 Northbridge Road. Th e evening meeting was held on March 19 at the Town Hall. Th e owner of Miscoe Springs had plans Preserving the old section of the Miscoe Springs Bottling Plant on to demolish the building and possibly Northbridge St. was the focus of March 19 meeting of Mendon put up housing on the property until offi cials. Jane Bigda photo CADCAD MoModeldel FinishedFiF nished DesignDessigign the Historical Commission put a six CAD Model Finished Ring Set month demolition delay order in place in units. If aff ordable units were to be built, Community Preservation February. Now the Commission is looking FineFine JJewelryewelry • CCustomustom DesignsDesigns Act funding could be used to cover some of those costs and would into other uses for the historical building. require a vote at a Town Meeting. FullFull SServiceervice RRepairsepairs According to Historical Commission Selectmen Lawney Tinio even thought there might be a Chair Wayne Wagner, the Commission is possibility that someone may want to purchase the entire 13,000 508.478.2312508.478.2312 only looking to save the original portion square foot property for a single home. “It has serious sale of the bottling plant which is just over www.stardustmendon.comwww.stardustmendon.com potential,” he said. “It’s in a nice part of town. It’d be nice to get 13,000 square feet; the entire plant totals it back to residential.” Other thoughts thrown out during the approximately 40,000 square feet. Miscoe IMPERIALIMPERIAL PLAZAPLAZA discussion included offi ce space or even various artisan shops. Springs was built by the George Family 1212 UxbridgeUxbridge Rd,Rd, RouteRoute 16,16, MendonMendon Still, all in attendance at the meeting agreed the next step would in 1895, whose members, according to be to meet with the owner to get his input. According to the Commission member Tony Willoughby, Commission, the owner is “completely open and willing to work were also responsible for helping to with the town.” build other historical structures in town, Months ago, there had been discussions between the Board of Hopkinton Physical Therapy including the Unitarian Church. Selectmen and Water Commission regarding the town possibly “It’s still in remarkably good shape,” said purchasing the bottling plant to provide a much needed water source Wagner. “Something can be done with it.” and Sports Medicine for the community. However, according Tinio, the existing water One thought was to turn the building source at the Northbridge property is unusable for Mendon’s needs. into some type of housing, such as condos “It’s such an important piece of Mendon’s history. I hate to see this which could also include several aff ordable building go,” said Selectman Mark Reil.

Items from St. Michaels Looking for a New Home

By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist Th e Mendon Library Building Committee is having Sports Injuries a sale of sorts. Th e Committee is looking to give away a number of items still sitting at the former St. Michael’s Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Church. Committee Chair Joe Cronin discussed the Musculoskeletal Pain giveaways during a March 24 Board of Selectmen’s meeting. 1 on 1 Physical Therapy Sessions Left behind at St. Michaels was the old altar, minus Open Mon - Fri 7am to 7pm the granite counter top, the cupola, and a number of All major insurances accepted overhead light fi xtures. “Th ere may be some people who want them for sentimental reasons,” explained Cronin 87 Elm Street, Hopkinton to the Board. Th e Committee said anyone wanting the Th e altar from the former St. Michael’s is being given items was welcome to them. Selectman Chair Lawney away. 508-544-1540 Tinio stated anyone who has interest in any of the items www.hopkintonphysicaltherapy.com should contact the Board of Selectmen’s offi ce at 508- Light fi xtures from the (Located next to 495 behind Dunkin Donuts) 473-2312 or email [email protected]. former St. Michal’s In November 2012, residents voted in favor of a debt Parish in Mendon are exclusion to support the purchase and renovation of being given away. the former St. Michael’s Parish for a new library in town. Since then, the Library Building Committee has been busy taking the necessary steps to begin the Th e cost to purchase construction phase of the project. St. Michael’s was According to Cronin, the Committee is now working $360,000, and with Anne Mazar and the Green Communities renovating the representatives in an eff ort to pursue a grant for a new structure was HVAC system and insulation. approved at $1.7 In addition, the Library Building Committee is million. Cronin working with the project’s architect, Abacus, and Shea says everyone Engineering to determine if the existing well will be involved continues accepted as a public water supply for the building. A to scrutinize 6 Congress Street topographical site survey is being developed as well. the spending in When complete, the new library is expected to add order to keep the Milford, MA 01757 much needed additional space and parking. In addition, project within the the newly renovated building will be ADA compliant. established budget. 507-473-0556 www.brightinsurance.com Unitarian Congregation •Home •Auto of Mendon and Uxbridge •Business A welcoming religious community for those seeking a faith based in love, reason, conscience and service and •Health whose faith is expressed more in their deeds than their words. •Life Services Sunday at 10:30am 13 Maple St. (P. O. Box 392) Mendon, MA 01756 Email: [email protected] Web Site: ucmu.org • Phone: (508) 473-8681

APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 13 Mendon News

TAFT PUBLIC Children’s Room News April 2014 introduce the young child in your life to the Library Director Andrew Jenrich at 508-473- LIBRARY April is National Poetry Month. National library! 3259 if you have any questions. Main St, Mendon Poetry Month is a month-long celebration Itty Bitty Storytime takes place on 508-473-3259 of poetry developed in 1996 by the Academy Tuesday mornings from 9:45 to 10:15 Author Visit: Emily Mckeon Tu, Wed 10-7 • Thurs 3-7 • Fri 12-5 of American Poets in the hope of bringing a.m. No registration is required. For more Who Will Dance With Me?, author Emily • Sat 9-12 • Closed Sun & Mon attention to the art of poetry. Th e Academy information stop by the Children’s Desk or McKeon will visit the Taft Library on Submitted by Andrew Jenrich, Library Director of American Poets has accumulated a list of give us a call at 508-473-3259. Wednesday April 23 at 10:30 a.m. She will be and Tara Windsor, Children’s Librarian ways to celebrate this month. Check it out on reading a book and holding a craft session. Adult Book Club their website http://www.poets.org/page.php/ Lego Club McKeon and veteran illustrator Linda All book club meetings are typically at 7 prmID/94. We have many poetry books in We will be continuing our Lego Club for Clearwater teamed up to bring a new pre- p.m. the fi rst Monday of the month unless it is our collection. Stop by and check one out! a few more weeks. On Wednesday through school fairytale to life. When the princesses a holiday. New members are always welcome Th is month we have a few special programs April 16 we will gather at 4:30 p.m. in the of Wesalopolus have a party, they invite to join the group. Please stop in or call the as well as three book clubs for our young Children’s Room for one hour. Each week we everyone in the kingdom. As each princess library, 508-473-3259, for more information readers. Please read on for more information. will read a book that will set the theme for chooses a dance partner from the assembled or to request a copy of the selected book. In the builders. Aft er we read the book we let guests, Rhino worries no one will dance with April the book club will meet to discuss She Storytimes the imaginations of our builders run wild. him. Princess Bridget tells him he can’t leap Walks in Beauty: A Woman’s Journey through Get out of the house and join us for our Each builder creates a structure either on high enough and Princess Bella thinks she’ll Poems by Caroline Kennedy and Wonder by weekly story and craft times! Each week we his or her own or with a partner. All of the be scratched by his rough skin. Can Princess R.J. Palacio. Upcoming book club selections have a new theme. Storytimes include books, creations are displayed for everyone to enjoy! Grace see past these things and fi nd the are: May, choose any book by Elizabeth Berg songs, and a craft , and are held on Tuesday Registration is required and is limited to perfect dance partner? and in June, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott and Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for 15 participants ages 5-12. We still have a few McKeon lives in Rhode Island with her Card children age six and under. No registration spots left , sign up today at the Children’s husband and two children. Th is is her fi rst required. Desk. book. Museum Passes Th is month’s themes: For more information about Visit us at Taft PublicLibrary.org. Click April 8 and 9: Quackers for Storytime: Stories Beginning Book Club Who Will Dance With Me? visit: on ‘Reserve a museum pass’ in our How Do about Ducks Join us for our new book club geared for Th eWideWritingWorldofEmilyMcKeon. I? section to see our recently redesigned April 15 and 16: A Hip and A Hop: Stories beginning and developing readers, ages blogspot.com or contact Emily McKeon at Museum Passes page. Details on the museum about Bunnies & Easter 6-9 at 5 p.m. Th e 45-minute book club will 401-499-3813 or [email protected] passes can be found here. You can also link April 22: No storytimes this week. Please stop include a discussion of the book and time for directly to each museum ’s website. Currently in for the walk- in craft that will be out all drawing an illustration or writing a review or Christin’s Art Gallery Art Programs we have passes for: Old Sturbridge Village, week! maybe both. Join us for a demo-session of Mendon’s Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Roger Williams April 23rd: Author visit, Who Will Dance April’s discussion will be held on Th ursday, Artist Christin’s Baby-Art-Club or Kiddo- Park Zoo, Davis Farmland, Pawtucket Red With Me? Author, Emily McKeon, will off er a April 10. We will be discussing Miss Daisy is Art-Club. Th is demo is a great way to explore Sox, Historic New England, Providence special reading and a craft . Please see below Crazy written by Dan Gutman. Copies of the new things with your child and socialize with Children’s Museum, Ecotarium, Worcester for more information. book are available at the Children’s Desk. other parents and children. Art Museum and USS Constitution Museum April 29 and 30: Spring has Sprung: Stories Th e next title will be available in mid- Christin will off er two sessions at the about Spring April. library. Th e fi rst session will be a Baby Art Book Donations If you have any questions or are interested Club for ages 9 to 24 months on Tuesday We have appreciated the generosity of the Itty Bitty Storytime in joining the book club, please stop by April 15 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Th e second community regarding book donations, but Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our or call 508-473-3259. Please ask for Tara session will be a Kiddo Art Club for ages 2.5 due to space limitations in the current library, youngest patrons: birth to three years old. Windsor. to 4 years on Th ursday April 17 from 10:45 to we are unable to accept book donations at this Th is storytime includes stories, songs, musical 11:30 a.m. Each session is limited to 10 artists time. Please check back for donation updates . instruments, action rhymes, fi nger plays, Dig Into Reading Book Club and registration is required. and a whole lot more to keep the little ones If you are between the ages of 8-12 and engaged and entertained. It’s a great way to love to talk books, our Dig into Reading Tutors with Tails Book Club might be for you! Stop in at the On Monday April 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. downstairs desk and request a copy of this we will have a meet and greet with two month’s book. Book discussions take place in certifi ed therapy dogs for a new free program the Genealogy Room upstairs in the library. we will be off ering. Th e Tutors with Tails Th e next book will be Th e Wish Giver by program is for any child with a second grade Bill Brittain. We will meet on Friday, May 9 at reading level or better who needs a little 5 p.m. Th e books are available for pick up in practice reading. Be ‘smart’ the Children’s Room. Each child will be paired up with a dog If you are interested in joining the Dig into and will read to them for 15 minutes. Th e Reading Book Club, please stop by or give us program is designed to help increase reading and get a jingle at 508-473-3259. Please ask for Tara fl uency and the child’s confi dence in their Windsor. reading ability. Th e dogs provide a non- judgmental safe environment for the children GSCU’s Teen Book Club to practice their reading. We’re starting our Teen Book Club again! Th e program will run in May and June Mobile Teen Book Club is open to young adults ages and then will be on hiatus for the summer. In 12 and up. September we will reconvene with monthly Th e fi rst book we’ll be discussing is Th e sessions. Th e sessions will be held here at the App! Great Wide Sea by M.H. Herlong. Stop at the library on the last Monday of each month downstairs desk to request a copy of the title unless it is a holiday. Sessions falling on and then join us on Friday, May 2 at 5pm holidays will be rescheduled for that month. Take your banking with upstairs in the library for the discussion. Registration is required and will be limited to you wherever you go Another discussion date may be added eight participants. depending upon the response. Contact In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people are using their phones for online banking, which is why GSCU developed a Mobile Banking App specifically designed for our members who have smart phones. 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14 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 Tutors with Tails Sometimes all a struggling reader needs is a patient listener. It also helps if the audience is furry and has four legs. Th at’s what children who sign up for the Tutors with Tails program at the Taft Public Library will fi nd. In the Tutors with Tails program, children read to certifi ed therapy dogs. Th e dogs listen; they don’t tease, laugh, or judge the child. Children become more confi dent readers. Th e program will be introduced at a special Meet and Greet at the Taft library on Monday, April 28, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. At that time, families can meet some dogs and their handlers and sign up their children for 15-minute reading sessions to be held the evenings of May 30 and June 30. For more information, contact the Taft Public Library or visit its website at www. taft publiclibrary.org

Daisy, one of the Tutors with Tails, settles for some reading time with two friends at the Medway Library. Contributed photo

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St. Gabriel the Archangel Vacation Bible School 2014

Who wouldn’t want to explore a tropical island, with its glittering turquoise waters, warm white sands and cool ocean breezes? Visitors to SonTreasure Island are welcomed by the scent of exotic fl owers, the taste of tropical fruits and the captivating sound of island music. But this is no ordinary tropical escape! Th ere is treasure to be found here. More precious than gold, more lasting than diamonds, it is the greatest treasure of all— God’s love! SonTreasure Island, the Vacation Bible School at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, will run from August 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for campers entering Kindergarten through Grade 5. Th e camp features high- energy games, creative colorful craft s, tropical snacks and the best VBS music ever with our own live musician Ryan Mascilak! Young teen, teen and adult volunteers are a welcome and necessary part of Vacation Bible School. Th e most important thing you can bring to camp is energy. You will have as much fun as the kids….we promise! Registration and volunteer information will available soon in the church vestibule or you may contact any one of the directors for more information: Chris at 508478-8890, Paula at 508-473-3985 or Mary Lee at 508- 478-1588.

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Dressed in his Red Sox gear, young Seamus Burke, School Superintendent Robert Tremblay, left , and state Sen. Richard age three months, did not seem too impressed Moore, D. Uxbridge, show off the Red Sox’s 2013 World Series Trophy with the World Series trophy won by the Boston at Milford High School. Moore arranged for the trophy’s visit to Red Sox a few months ago. Harry Platcow photo Milford on March 19. Th e trophy tour stopped at the high school and at Oliva’s. Harry Platcow photo

Milford Rotary 8th Annual Wine, Wedding Registry 101 Craft Beer and Food Tasting! Family Features Save the Date - Saturday, April 12 from 7 to 9:30 For engaged couples, it can p.m. for an evening of sampling great wines, craft th seem as if there are a million beer and fantastic food at the Milford Rotary 8 An- things to accomplish before nual Wine, Craft Beer and Food Tasting. Th e event the big day arrives. One We can accommodate any size party will be held at Th e Crystal Room, 49 Cedar St., essential piece of the wedding Milford. Gateway Liquors will be showcasing a wide and any kind of function puzzle involves creating a variety of wines and craft beers for you to taste and registry that makes it easy purchase at a discount! Th ere will be many exciting for guests to celebrate your New England Steak & Seafood auction items, as well as food off erings from sev- union with gift s that refl ect eral restaurants and caterers from around the area. your personality as a couple. Route 16, Mendon • 508-473-5079 Proceeds of this event will support Milford Rotary www.nesteakandseafood.com sponsored Youth Scholarships and Programs, such Before Building Your as Leadership Academies, Swim Programs, and Ca- reer Days. Please visit www.milfordmarotary.org for Registry more information. It’s no wonder why guests love the ease and simplicity of a gift registry. But many couples may not know where Nipmuc Aft er Prom Party to begin when setting out to Th e next meeting for the Nipmuc Aft er create this useful list. Here Prom Party is Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. in the are some helpful pointers Gathering Room Nipmuc Regional High School. from Macy’s to help you get started on creating a perfect wedding Parents are invited to attend to help with the registry: planning of the overnight event, which will be • Meet with a Consultant held aft er the Prom on Friday, May 16. Th ank • Look for Special Programs, like Macy’s Dream Fund or gift cards. you to the parents and local businesses, who have • Start Early sent in a donation to help defray the cost of the • Register Together APP; your generosity is truly appreciated! • Choose Diff erent Price Points MakeMake anan ImpressionImpression If you wish to donate, a check may be mailed • Create a Registry Th at Refl ects You to Nipmuc Regional High School, 90 Pleasant Without Saying a Word... Street, Upton, MA 01568, ATTENTION: APP. Making the Right Choices Contact us: To make this wonderful evening happen, it also With all the things needed to properly stock your home, selecting 42 Magill Drive, Grafton takes a lot of volunteers so if you are interested the right ones can seem overwhelming. Here are some tips to keep in in helping out we have several committees. mind while adding to your registry: (508) 839-1945 x222 highfieldsgolfcc.com Th e Decorating Committee, Food Committee • Select Your Place Settings [email protected] and Chaperone Committee are all in need of • Factor in Some Extras, especially for glasses volunteers. Feel free to volunteer as little or as • Protect Your Cutlery with a cutting board and knife sharpener • Stock Up on Kitchen Must-Haves—fry, sauté, grill and chef pans. Host Your Next Event The John Henry Tavern much as you would like. Please contact Trish Alexander at [email protected] or Tanna • Opt for the Basics like white dinnerware that goes with everything at Highfields Will be Open on April 9 Jango at [email protected] to learn more about Visit www.macys.com/registry for a full registry checklist, helpful WeddingsWeddings • ReReceptionsceptions MakeMake yyourour reservationsreservations fforor how you can help make this a successful event! tips and more information on Macy’s Dream Fund. ShowersShowers • CorporateCorporate EasterEaster Dinner!Dinner! CCallall JJoeoe aatt MeetingsMeetings • FuneralFuneral 508-839-1945508-839-1945 eext.xt. 222323 CollationsCollations Adverti se Your Business in our Celebrati ons Secti on!

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Adult Education Programs DAV Mobile Office Visit Milford Regional Offers New Wellness Th e Milford Community School Use Program has openings in On Friday, April 18, the Disabled the following Adult Education programs off ered at Milford High American Veterans (DAV) Mobile Offi ce Programs School. Th e classes are listed with the start dates. will visit the area at the Woonsocket Beginning with the spring session, Milford Regional is off ering Quickbooks – April 9 Elks Lodge, 380 Social St., Woonsocket. new wellness programs at the Ruth Anne Bleakney (Milford) Senior Extreme Couponing – April 9 So many veterans feel confused about Center, 60 North Bow St. Milford. All wellness programs run for 10 Weekend Navigator – April 30 benefi ts and services they’ve earned. weeks and start during the week of April 7. About Boating Safety – May 3 Th ere’s so much to know...and so many Th e new classes are CSI:Cardio-Strength Integration (a two-night For further information and registration details, please call the changes from one year to the next. Th at’s class that meets Tuesday and Th ursday nights) Qi Gong and T’ai Chi offi ce at (508) 478-1119 or visit www.mcs.milford.ma.us. why the nonprofi t DAV off ers help. Th e Combo Class and Spirit of Meditation, which both meet on Monday DAV Mobile Service Offi ce provides nights and Total Body Band Workout, which meets on Th ursday personal counseling and claim fi ling nights. Th ese join Zumba, Pilates and Kundalini Yoga, which are assistance. Like all DAV services, help also off ered at the Milford location. from the Mobile Service Offi ce is free For information about each program and to register, go to our to all veterans and members of their Web site at milfordregional.org. Registration can be done either on- families. line or by mail. Milford Regional Presents Free Lectures Milford Regional Medical Center’s (MRMC) Spring Lecture Series begins on Th ursday, April 17 with the fi rst of three free lectures, Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know by Huma Rana, MD. Dr. Rana is a medical geneticist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, who also sees patients in Milford. Th e second lecture is Joint Ventures – Living with Joint Pain, presented on Tuesday, April 29 by rheumatologist, Kerri Batra, MD. Dr. Batra practices at Rheumatology Associates in Mendon. Th e fi nal spring lecture, Road Map to Weight Loss will be presented on Wednesday, May 14 by MRMC clinical exercise physiologist, Elizabeth Bradley, MS and MRMC registered dietitian, Ali Porter, MS, RD, LDN. Each lecture will be held in the Physicians Conference Center at Milford Regional Medical Center, adjacent to the main lobby, at 7 p.m. Th ere is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is requested. For more information and to register, please go to Milford Regional’s Web site at MilfordRegional.org or call 508-422-2206.

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18 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 ◆ BATTLING DRUGS from front page Hair UNLIMITED Formerly Hair Boston telling them that she began as SPRING SPECIALSSPEECIALS many users do, with alcohol and marijuana. “I never thought I was that bad of a $15 OFF $4 OFF drug addict because I didn’t use Any Foil Men’s heroin [at the beginning] or a and Cut Haircuts needle,” she said. Krikorian said Monday & Monday & that once she turned to opiates, Tuesday Only Tuesday Only including heroin, she quickly became dependent on them and M 9-5 • Tu-Fr 9-8 • Sat 9-4 138 S. Main SStreet.,treet., Milford headed downhill very quickly. Serving Men, Women, Children Walk-ins Welcome 508-381-3257 “A ft er a while a drug habit, and hiding a drug habit, becomes a full time job,” she said. Aft er multiple rehabilitation stays, Upton Police Chief Michael Bradley Jr. (left front) participates in a group Krikorian has been sober for discussion with members of the community during a March 24 “Substance Abuse NEED NATHANS’ over a year, and today she works Community Forum” at Nipmuc High School. Approximately 90 people came to with Learn2Cope, helping the forum to learn more about substance abuse and to open up dialog within the CASH? women “get back on their feet.” community about the dangers substance abuse. Melissa Orff photo Jewelers Aft er the presentations, TOP DOLLAR the attendees were asked help parents fi nd ways to talk to their Across the street from Nipmuc, to participate in an open children about substance abuse. Blackstone Valley Regional Technical PAID for Gold, discussion to “explore questions “Our hope is that tonight, we had High School (BVT) is also making Silver, 508-473-7375 that matter.” Breaking up into conversations that will take on a life substance abuse awareness and small groups, with a mix of of their own,” said Fagan, who helped education a priority. BVT School Diamonds, 157 Main Street age ranges, backgrounds, and facilitate the discussions. Nurse Dawn Cater said that the MILFORD professions, people sat at tables In an interview aft er the school provides “many” support & Coins ... and had answered facilitated forum, Gauthier said that she services for students including mental questions such as “what do was encouraged by the turnout of health counselors for students with you think the community the Substance Abuse Forum, and anxiety and depression issues and can do to address concerns of hopes that the community will stay yearly depression screening of all Janet L. Goguen, DMD adolescent use and abuse of engaged with this important topic. incoming freshmen. Last year, BVT substances?” Participants had “Th is is not just a school issue, it is a also had the “Face2Face” program RESTORATIVERESTORATIVE & FAMILYFAMILY DENTISTRYDENTISTRY about 10 minutes before they community issue,” she said. Gauthier come to the school, and hopes to • CCompleteomplete DDentistryentistry rotated to other tables to answer said they hope to continue to provide bring in a presenter during prom • CosmeticCosmetic BondingBonding additional questions. At the end informational programs about season to talk to the students about • PPorcelainorcelain VVeneers,eneers, CCrowns,rowns, & BBridgesridges of the evening, the questions substance abuse including education the dangers of alcohol and drinking • WWhitehite FFillingsillings & MercuryMercury FreeFree RestorationsRestorations and answers were discussed workshops for parents on how to talk and driving. “We talk to our students • IImplantsmplants & IImplantmplant SSupportedupported DDenturesentures with the group as a whole. to their kids about drugs, and to bring on an ongoing basis about making Most Insurances Common themes that came out back Worcester County Sheriff Lew good choices in their life and to think • AAllll periodontalperiodontal servicesservices nownow availableavailable Accepted of the small group discussions Evangelidis, who visited Nipmuc in about the consequences of their PERIODONTIST NOW ON STAFF: Sarah D. Shih, DDS, MS, DMSc included the need for more May 2012 to talk to students about actions,” said Cater. education on the risks of opiates the dangers of substance abuse in his 113113 MainMain St.,St., UptonUpton PlazaPlaza • 508-529-4591508-529-4591 out in the community and to “Face2Face” program.

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APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 19 SSPRINGPRING SPRUCESPRUCE UPUP Greenleaf Garden Club Members Place in Boston Home and Garden Show Five members of the Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford (GGC) participat- ed in the Boston fl ower and Garden Show and expressed phases of romance in fl owers with their interpretations of “Th at’s Amore”. Th e show celebrated in fl owers the events that help defi ne lifelong commitment and the GGC design- ers used beautiful fl owers to illustrate various class titles. Anne Sarkisian won a second place for her creative underwater design in which she used orange pincushion protea and red anthurium connected with an orange coil to interpret the class title “Light My Fire”. Michelle Creamer interpreted the Class entitled “I Love Paris in the Spring- time” and used a soft color palette for her traditional design created in the manner of French Rococo (no photo available). June Donnelly designed a cascading bridal bouquet of all fresh plant mate- Carol Burke’s design sets a “Table for Two” rial to express the romance of “Something Old, Something New” Carol Burke presented a charming informal table for the bride and groom at the reception in the class ”Just the Two of Us”. Elaine McNanna created an elegant, subtly colored design for the class “I th Anne Sarkisian’s creative design interpreting Remember You”. It was a design commemorating a 50 anniversary and she “Light My Fire” used all dried plant materials (Queen Anne’s Lace, hydrangea, onion mem- branes, Baby’s Breath). Th e design was placed in a 9” frame and she incorpo- rated a piece of ribbon from her mother’s bridal bouquet into her design.

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APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 21 SSPRINGPRING SPRUCESPRUCE UPUP Upton Community Garden ‘Ag Day’ at the State Garden plots are available for the 2014-growing season in the House Upton Community Garden! Do you want the joy of raising your own local food, but don’t have space for a garden of your own? Join us at the Upton Community Garden. Each plot is a 4’ by 16’ raised bed for growing organic vegetables, fl owers and herbs. Plots are available free of charge to Upton residents and Upton-based community groups. An elevated bed is available for gardeners that may have diffi culty accessing the standard height beds. To sign up for the 2014 season send a note to [email protected] by April 15. Available plots will be assigned by lottery with a number of plots reserved for disabled individuals, seniors, and community groups. Please indicate if you fi t into one of these categories.

First Annual Blackstone Valley Natural Living Expo Th e Craft er’s Group of the Uxbridge Congregational Church is sponsoring their fi rst ever Blackstone Valley Natural Living Expo on Agricultural issues were in season at the April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community House (behind the State House in late March as famers, common), 8 Court Street, Uxbridge. growers, producers and other members Featured at the show will be Leslie Reichert, hailed as the “Martha of the Massachusetts agriculture sector Stewart of Green Cleaning.” She is a cleaning expert who uses her traveled to Boston for the annual “Ag Day.” sparkling personality, great sense of humor and passion to encourage Walter Swift of Hopedale pictured (right), people to think diff erently about their cleaning products. Vendors are a Massachusetts Certifi ed Horticulturist also invited to display their business products by contacting Debbie and Arborist, presents Sen. Richard DeYoung, 508-278-6745 or [email protected] by March 28. Moore, D. Uxbridge, (left ) with a white spruce seedling in the Great Hall at the State House. Swift is Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape INC. LET US MEET YOUR Second Nature Landscape UPTON, MA Associations Government Aff airs Your first choice in landscaping needs… Committee. Contributed photoi SEPTIC TANK NEEDS! • Patios and Walls • Parking Lot Clean-Ups • Weekly Property Maintenance • Plant Design and Installations • Fertilization Programs For more information, call or email: • Pruning & Trimming Phone: (508) 478-3201 • Mulch Installations Email: [email protected] • Tick Control & More! 508-435-3381 Website: SECONDNATURELANDSCAPE.BIZ jcparmenterhopkinton.com Residential - Commercial - Fully Insured - Free Estimates J.C. Parmenter, Inc. Hopkinton JJOYCEJOYCEOYCE PLUMBINGPLUMBING & • Maintenance 24 Hr $10 HEATING,HEATING, IINC.NC. • Title V Inspections Emergency • INSPECTION CAMERA • Installations Service OFF Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • HIGH-PRESSURE JETTING & Repairs On Your Next • Backhoe & Dozer Residential & Commercial 508-883-9000 ablishe FREE Services Est d Septic Tank Cleaning ESTIMATES 1920 John Joyce, Master Lic. #11688 • Professional when payment is made LICENSED “Honest & Reliable Service” Service & 508-497-6344 Blackstone • MA same day as service. INSURED joyceplumbingandheating.com ADCseptic.com

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APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 23 School News Blackstone Valley Tech Explores New Programming Once On Th is Island Th e Nipmuc Regional High School Drama With nearly half of eighth graders in its children to out-of-district schools. Tech’s proposed restructuring of existing program is proud to present their spring 13-town district applying for admission “Each year, more and more families debt unanimously approved in 2001 is musical Once On Th is Island. Performances in the fall of 2014 and others traveling are telling us they want a vocational projected to save District towns roughly will be held on Friday and Saturday April 11 out-of-district to seek a vocational education for their son or daughter. It’s $850,000 on the existing bond obligations. and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday April 13 at technical education, the Blackstone our responsibility to meet the needs of our New bond payments would be shared 2 p.m. in the Nipmuc Auditorium. Over 50 Valley Vocational Regional School communities and respond to the desires of among the 13 municipalities over a 20- talented students will be featured in the cast, District is exploring an expansion of its community leaders seeking to minimize year period and the local impact of the crew, and orchestra of this magical, dance-in- programming. out-of-district tuition to other vocational new bond would be delayed until Fiscal your-seat adventure, which will be directed Of the more than 800 recent applicants institutions,” Hall said. “Th e families of Year 2016. Valley Tech has even off ered and choreographed by Nick LaPete with to Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational our district have spoken through their a 50 percent rebate of each town’s debt musical direction by Ann Marie Tremblay. Technical High School, a total of applications for admission and their assessment associated with the fi rst two Tickets for the performance are $10 for adults roughly 300 students were accepted. selection of out-of-district vocational years of the new bond. and $7 for students and seniors and can be Th e discrepancy between supply and education.” “One of the most signifi cant benefi ts purchased by emailing [email protected] or by calling 508-634-1590 x3140. demand for seats at Valley Tech has grown In order to address the rising number of the potential proposal is that our annually, according to District School of applicants while mitigating the costly municipal partners would share in Committee Chairman Joseph M. Hall of burden of out-of-district tuitions, Hall the refi nancing savings and each town St. Gabriel Scholarships Bellingham, and is expected to continue said Valley Tech is prepared to establish will have 12 partners in sharing the St. Gabriel’s Women’s Club is off ering four growing as residents of the Blackstone three new vocational technical programs annual cost of any new bond,” said $250 scholarships to graduating seniors who Valley increasingly recognize the value in Engineering Technology, Veterinary Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael are planning on furthering their education. of a strong academic and vocational Assisting, and Legal and Protective Fitzpatrick. “With so many contributors Th e applicants must be members of St. technical education. Services. resulting in a modest annual contribution Gabriel’s Parish. Applications along with an In addition to the rising number of To make room for the new programs, per town, we believe that approval of essay titled “How I live my Christian life in applicants to BVT, Hall said the program the District School Committee is this project would not require any debt my community” must be submitted to Pat expansion would also address concerns considering a request for a $2.9 million exemption.” Ghelli, President of St. Gabriel’s Women’s raised by district towns regarding the debt-restructuring proposal to renovate Th e Blackstone Valley Vocational Club by May 1. Application forms are fi nancial impact of local students enrolling and reconfi gure the school. Th rough the Regional District School Committee available at St. Gabriel’s Church, Nipmuc in vocational technical schools outside of renovation of existing space, relocation is scheduled to vote on the proposed Regional High School and on the web site the Valley Tech district. If those schools of programs, and construction of new programming expansion at its April 17 www.stgabrielma.org. off er a vocational technical program laboratories and classrooms, the project meeting. If approved, the request would be not off ered by Valley Tech, the student’s would allow Valley Tech to accommodate considered in this year’s schedule of May sending town is responsible for the out- some 50 additional students per year, town meetings throughout the Valley Tech of-district tuition cost, which is oft en resulting in an eventual total of 200 new district. SHOP LOCAL: signifi cantly higher than the cost of seats. As with all Valley Tech projects, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational tuition to Valley Tech. As a result, Hall the District will seek to maximize Technical High School serves the towns of Support the said that fi nance committees within the the $2.9 million investment via self- Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Graft on, BVT 13-town district have asked the completed, cost-eff ective infrastructure Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, District School Committee to consider improvements. Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Businesses in establishing some of the vocational In keeping with its track record of Uxbridge. technical programs currently drawing creative cost-eff ective fi nancing, Valley Your Community!

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24 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 School News Getting Students Excited About Raising Their Voices in an All-State Chorus Careers and Education By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter What would it be like to work as a nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit, or as a web developer for an advertising company, or as an owner and chef of a restaurant? Th ese were just some of the careers that seventh grade students at the Miscoe Hill School had the chance to explore during a Career Fair held at their school on March 28. Hosted by the Miscoe Hill Guidance Department, 12 professionals working in a cross-section of diff erent careers joined the students for the aft ernoon in order to educate them about their jobs, and on what educational path they had to take to get there. Th e aft ernoon included rotating presentations in the 7th grade classrooms, where each professional spoke a little about their job or company, and why they decided to pursue what they did as a career. Aft er the presentations, the professionals set up booths in the gymnasium, where the entire 7th grade student body circulated and explored diff erent vocations and career possibilities. Students were able to learn about careers as a fi refi ghter, paramedic or police offi cer, an illustrator and script writer, a salon owner, a marketing director, a civil engineer, a veterinarian, an executive producer at a creative services agency, a geologist, as well as a nurse, web developer and restaurant owner. Each of the professionals brought literature for the students to take home about their chosen careers as well as visual and hands-on displays for their booths, and spent time answering the student’s questions about their vocations. Dr. Mischa Leavey, a Veterinarian with Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic in Westborough said that she was pleased to be at Miscoe speaking with the students about the career that she loves. “I am hoping that the students see how interesting it is Six students from the Mendon Upton Regional School District were chosen for the honor of to be a Vet and that it is not just about puppies and kittens. You have to study hard, and singing in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association All State Treble Chorus in Boston on it requires a lot of work,” she said. March 22. Students from grades 4-6 were allowed to audition, and two Miscoe Hill School and Miscoe Principal Ann Meyer said that the Career Fair was an event that they have four Memorial Elementary School students were chosen out of 600 auditions to sing in the choir been hoping to coordinate for some time. “We wanted to try to get more career which consisted of 200 students across Massachusetts. Th e students chosen to sing in the All information into the hands of the students in order to open up their options. We want State Treble Chorus were as pictured : (back l-r) Sarah Milch from Miscoe, Eric Rapiejko from them to get excited about diff erent career possibilities,” she said. Memorial, and Miranda dos Santos from Miscoe; (front l-r) Julia Sullivan, Michel Flanagan, and In order to get them excited, Miscoe Guidance Counselors Victoria Beauregard and Riley Webster from Memorial. Contributed photo. Kathleen Allen started brainstorming ideas for Miscoe’s fi rst Career Fair, and decided that seventh grade was the right age to begin. “We wanted to plant the seed now. We wanted to show them that these are the potential areas you can study in high school and how getting good grades now is important,” said Beauregard. Th e Guidance Two Nipmuc Teachers are Mass Insight Department also didn’t have to look too far when searching for people who would represent their careers at the fair. “A lot of the professionals who came to the Career Education Winners Fair are connections from the teachers here – their husbands or friends or parents in Mass Insight Education is proud to announce that 22 teachers from across the state the district,” said Beauregard. have been selected as Partners in Excellence Teacher Award winners for their outstanding Both Beauregard and Allen said that the day was a way to expose the students to contribution to student achievement and their dedication to College Success in the Mass many diff erent careers which may allow them to think about careers they have never Insight’s AP STEM program during school year 2013-2014. Th e 22 teachers include two thought of before. “We wanted to spark some excitement about the world of work and from Nipmuc Regional High School, Ronald Cochran who teaches Calculus AB, and Amy perhaps have them draw some conclusions on how what they are learning now in the Gilchrist, who teaches Statistics. classroom can be used later in your career,” said Allen. Meyer, Beauregard, and Allen all Mass Insight provides the state’s largest at-scale academic STEM program in said that they hope to host another Career Fair at Miscoe in the future. Massachusetts, designed to increase participation and performance in Advanced Placement Science, Math, and English courses. Th is second annual award celebration is supported by Partners in Excellence, a group of philanthropic individuals, corporations, institutions, and foundations committed to teacher excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Th e Partners in Excellence Awards Celebration is on April 17 at the Museum of Science, Boston. Th e event is cohosted by Partners in Excellence philanthropists Joshua Boger, Rick Burnes, and John Davis, as well as Biogen Idec Foundation and Worcester Polytechnic Institute – with support from Th ermo Fisher Scientifi c and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. “I’ve been working in and around schools my entire career, so I know fi rst-hand the teaching talent we have in our public schools,” said Michael Contompasis, who heads Mass Insight Education’s AP STEM program. “It’s inspiring that individuals from outside the academic world have established Partners in Excellence to recognize the vital role teachers play in our communities’ economic growth.” Th e awards recognize the program’s top Math, Science, and English AP teachers from fi ve regions across the state.

Seventh grade students at Miscoe Hill learn what it is like to be an Illustrator and Script Writer when they stop by the booth of Bret Herholz during the March 28 Career Fair. Herholz was one of twelve professionals that set up booths in the gymnasium for students to get more information about specifi c careers.

Mark Allen from Allen Engineering demonstrates equipment he uses as a Civil Engineer during Miscoe’s Career Fair held on March 28. Th e Career Fair brought together 7th grade students with 12 diff erent professionals so that the students could learn about diff erent career possibilities. VISIT US ONLINE AT TOWNCRIER.US

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By Melissa Orff their achievements and refl ected on the Staff Reporter meaning of character, one of the pillars of Scholastic achievement and dedication to NHS. “You have demonstrated the strength community service work were reasons for of your character; in the classroom, on the celebration as 27 Nipmuc Regional High playing fi eld, and in the community…..so School students were inducted into the far your character has served you well; I National Honor Society. encourage you to build on it and let it lead On March 20, Nipmuc held its 52nd your destiny,” he said. annual National Honor Society Induction Clements paid tribute to the students’ Ceremony, recognizing the inductees’ accomplishments as well, remarking on work in the areas of leadership, character, the community service projects that the scholarship, and service; the four pillars of students had engaged in this year as well the National Honor Society (NHS). as their outlook on helping others. “I Th e evening began in the auditorium know before us tonight are 27 inductees with a candle-lit procession of the current whose lives are a testament of the power of Twenty-seven Nipmuc High School students are inducted into the National Honor Society NHS members on to the stage and with optimism,” he said. during a March20 ceremony. Melissa Orff photo. the singing of the Star Spangled Banner Speakers for the evening included Senior by Nipmuc senior and NHS member NHS Members Sarah Wadehul, Leigh Rose Wiklund. Senior and NHS President Hamlet, Rose Wiklund, Melanie Kossuth, pillars and of the emblem of the NHS before new inductees were called on to the stage to Peter Jordan welcomed the inductees and Laura Ng. Each read insightful essays receive a certifi cate. and their families and spoke about the about the importance of leadership, Th e ceremony concluded with the group of current and new members pledging the NHS NHS requirements. “Membership is an community service, academics, and oath before joining their families for a reception in the lobby. acknowledgement earned through hard dreams; giving advice to the new inductees Th is year’s NHS inductees were: Seniors McKenna Reilly and Ryan Sullivan; Juniors Emily work and commitment to the NHS ideals,” based on their own experiences. Agro, Chereen Chalak, Tyler Costello, Kristen Denson, Drew DiPoto, Jenna Fitzgerald, he said. Jordan introduced Superintendent NHS Members Tiff any Griffi th, Lindsay Chelsea Gorius, Alyssa Imparato, and Jay Patel; and Sophomores William Applegate, Dr. Joseph Maruszczak and Principal John Doyle, Kurt Robakiewicz, Madeline Gabrielle Diodati, Elizabeth Hilton, Kiley Larocque, Grace Merten, Victoria Phillips, Karin Clements to the stage for remarks. Davidshofer, Roma Gujarathi, and Julia Plante, Jared Plumb, Stephanie Poly, Angelica Puchovsky, Julia Salvaggio, Amanda St. Maruszczak praised the students for Sharp explained the signifi cance of the Germain, Carly Th ibodeau, Joria Todd, Sarah Tong, and Kelsey Woods.

Seventh grade World Geography Teachers roughly twice the size of Niagara Falls. With Really Getting Into Africa Robert Clark and Kathy Rhodes hosted numerous interactive activities, students the 35’ x 26’ map of Africa at Miscoe in also learned about Africa’s wildlife, culture, By Melissa Orff order to introduce their seventh-grade political regions, and land size. Staff Reporter students to the continent and its regions Both Rhodes and Clark were pleased with Students at the Miscoe Hill School got a chance to explore Africa in a unique and very though interactive games and activities the lesson and the “giant” impact it made on large way when the giant National Geographic Traveling Map of Africa made a stop at the about climate, population, and physical their students. “Th ey really liked the lesson school on March 31. geography. and using the map to walk around and learn Th e map, which is described as the diff erent things about Africa,” said Rhodes. “world’s largest map of the continent of “We told them it was a cheap way to take a Africa,” was spread out on the fl oor of the fi eld trip,” she joked. upper cafeteria at Miscoe, and students Clark said that the two teachers had spent their Geography classes that day wanted to bring the traveling map to studying Africa’s oceans, seas, rivers, Miscoe for the fi rst time this year as a way mountains, countries and capitals. of introducing the topic to the students in a Th e teachers were able to make Africa diff erent way. “Th e students will remember come to life for the students by playing this as opposed to just sitting at their desks games such as “Simon Says” where they in their classrooms learning about it,” he would have to locate Africa’s rainforest said. or deserts; and participate in relay races, Clark said that they hope to bring the where teams of students worked together giant traveling map back to Miscoe next to identify areas in Africa such as the Nile year if it is available. National Geographic’s River, known as the longest river in the Giant Traveling Maps, which include fl oor world at 4,258 miles; the Kalahari Desert, maps of Asia, Europe, North America, which stretches 350,000 square miles and South America, and the Pacifi c Ocean as covers parts of Botswana, Namibia and well as Africa, tour the country’s schools, Seventh–graders at Miscoe Hill School get a “hands-and-feet-on” geography lesson when the South Africa with red sand; and Victoria bringing “hands- and feet-on” geography giant National Geographic Traveling Map of Africa makes a stop at their school on March Falls, located on the Zambezi River at the education to hundreds of thousands 31 thanks to eff orts by their World Geography Teachers Robert Clark and Kathy Rhodes. border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, which is students each year.

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26 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER APRIL 4, 2014 School News School Highlights skills, as well as information about heart Th anks to funding from the Mendon- Second Annual Trivia Mendon-Upton Regional disease and how to have a heart healthy Upton Education Foundation, the art Compiled by Melissa Orff body. departments of Miscoe Hill and Nipmuc Night a Success Memorial will be conducting Regional High School are working on a Th e Mendon Upton Music Boosters kindergarten screening on April 29 and collaboration to create an art installation CLOUGH: Th e Second Grade students recently held its Second Annual Trivia 30. By screening in the spring, they can to be called Transformed by Art. Th e fi rst took part in a special Science Program Night to raise money for the district’s music identify any potential areas of concern step of this project was to build display called “Having Fun With Fossils and program early and provide parents with suggestions units, which was completed on Wednesday, Dinosaurs,” which was made possible Th e event raised almost $1,500 through for strategies to support those skills February 26. Th e Art Department’s plan thanks to the Clough PTO. trivia, games, and cash donations. A during the summer months. Th e early is to work together to have the students Students in grades K-4 were invited to total of 12 teams signed up to play at the screening process will also provide the collaborate between the grade levels, give their own musical performances for Trivia Night, which was emceed by the newest students with the opportunity culminating in an exhibit to be held on their peers during the week-long “Clough Superintendent, Dr. Joseph Maruszczak. to meet the kindergarten team and April 29. High school visual art students Idol” event. Everyone who performed Teams were treated to light snacks at specialists prior to beginning kindergarten. will spend the day at Miscoe Hill, working received their own “Golden Ticket” to Willowbrook Restaurant, the second year Parents of students who are registered for with middle school art students on an Hollywood. Th anks go to the substitute for the restaurant graciously hosting the kindergarten in the fall of 2014, and do installation in the upper gym, which will music teacher Joshua Pelletier, for putting group. not currently attend the Memorial School be “Transformed by Art.” Th e installation on this year’s “Clough Idol Show.” Aft er instructions were given and cell Preschool Program and have not already will be open for community viewing later Th e School Council Meeting was held phones were put away – the trivia began. scheduled a screening appointment; will that evening from 6-8 p.m. on April 1 at 4 p.m. and the Clough PTO Some questions were obvious and easy be contacted by telephone to arrange a Alice Gentili happy to announce Meeting will be held on April 8 at 7 p.m. in to answer, while others were much more time to bring their student in to Memorial that the fl ag designed by fi ft h grader the library. diffi cult. Overall, despite the questions, the School. Current preschool students will Th omas Michel for Youth Art Month has Aft er completing their unit of study on over 100 in attendance had a great time. be screened during the school day. Th e been selected by the Massachusetts Art Immigration, the second grade students First place went to the “Staff Infections” screening will assess fi ne motor skills, Education Association as the K-5 Flag will be presenting their Immigration play team headed by the Mathiesons. Th ey language skills, gross motor skills, and Design Winner at the Elementary Level. “We Come From Everywhere,” for their generously donated their winnings back to early academic skills. Th e kindergarten Th ere were just three fl ag designs selected parents and families at 6 p.m. on April 3. the MU Music Boosters. teachers and speech language pathologists from all of the entries statewide. One Clough students joined forces with Other highlights included “Got Music?” will be conducting the screenings. Th e design was selected for each of the grades the Nipmuc Regional Student Council and their bright pink team shirts, headed school nurse, Lisa Ryan will also do a levels: 9-12, 6-8, and K-5. You may see the members in their fi rst “Good Reads for up by Team Captain Beth Cutler. Th is was vision and hearing screening. Parents three winning designs at monalisaliveshere. Good Deeds” book drive. Th e high school their second year in a row for having team will be notifi ed if an area of concern is fi les.wordpress.com students visited Clough to read a children’s spirit with matching shirts. identifi ed. story from one of the donated books, Guests included parents from Clough, First grade students will hold their and spoke with the children about the NIPMUC: Th irteen Nipmuc seniors Memorial, Miscoe Hill and Nipmuc, and World Fair on April 10. Working with their importance of giving. competed on March 22 to be crowned some non-district parents that just love families, students will create and share a Fourth grade students have been “Mr. Nipmuc.” Run by the Class of 2014, trivia. Debra Swain, Principal of Memorial project containing interesting information working with author Steve Krasner to this competition showcased Nipmuc School headed up a team, as did Ollie about a country from which an ancestor develop a script for a mystery play. Karen students in the areas of talent, question and MacFadden, Memorial’s music teacher. immigrated from. McDonough and Josephine Ronnquist’s answer, dance performance, and formal Miscoe Hill’s Principal, Ann Meyer came Th e Memorial PTO will sponsor a family fourth grade classes will be presenting their wear. Hosted by senior Nick Mignone to cheer her Seventh Grade Teachers Team fun night on Friday, April 11. Th e event th play on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Amy Naples and organized by Senior Class President “7 Heaven” which was last year’s winning will include Bubblemania and the annual and Kami Ellis’s fourth grade classes will be Emily Wojtowicz and Vice President Abby team. Th e Miscoe Hill Music Department Basket Raffl e. Additional information can presenting their play the following night at Griswold, the event entertained a packed represented with team “Beat LaPete”, which be found at www.memorialpto.org. 5:30 p.m. house of Nipmuc students and parents. included Nick LaPete, Mike Morel, Brendan Th e fi rst grade students will hold their Congratulations to Wally Esker who was Ferrarri and Lauren Amitrano. annual Science Fair on April 17 at 2:30 MISCOE: Eighth graders in Liz Wernig’s named “Mr. Nipmuc 2014.” Th e Music Boosters were graciously p.m. technology class entered the inaugural On March 26 and 27, the Mendon- recognized for their eff orts in helping Th e Clough PTO will be hosting their White House Student Film Festival, a video Upton Music Department showcased to raise funds for the music program, Scholastic Book Fair during the week of contest for kindergarten through 12th- the talents of middle and high school including scholarships, uniforms, April 27- May 2. Specialist Night and the grade students. Finalists had their short performers through two memorable equipment and instruments. th Family Book Fair/Literacy Night will be fi lms shown at the White House with the concerts. On the March 26, the 7 and All in all, the event was a huge th held on April 30 at 6 p.m. President in attendance. Th e submission 8 grade chorus joined the Nipmuc High success. Parent volunteers helped to Save the Date! Th e annual Clough Golf criteria was to highlight the power of School Jazz Choir and Nipmuc Concert keep score, handle games and keep the Outing will be held on Friday, May 30 at technology in schools, addressing themes Choir for an evening that highlighted their fun moving. Th e organizers are already Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge. of how schools use technology and/or singing talents. Th e evening concluded planning for next year’s event. Stay tuned Th e Clough administration and staff the role technology will play in education with more than 300 performers on stage for details. th would like to extend a huge thank you in the future. Check out 8 grader Tim together. During these fi nal numbers, the Th e Music Boosters meet monthly at the to Diane Snow, a parent in the Mendon Snow’s submission at http://youtu.be/ students were joined by the entire music Nipmuc Regional High School Gathering Upton School District, who donated over lCOKuDEWMXE. department faculty who played piano, Room. Th e meetings are open to all parents 60 mouse pads for Clough’s technology lab Miscoe thanks Jen Downing for running guitar, percussion, trumpet, trombone and the Board welcomes all attendees. th . the Boys vs. Girls Basketball Game on and bass. Th ursday evening the 7 and Please visit MendonUptonMusic.org for February 26 to end a successful basketball 8th grade band joined the Nipmuc Wind MEMORIAL: Once again, Memorial updates and more information season. Th e staff and administration Ensemble and Nipmuc Concert Band. Elementary School students participated said that they appreciate all the time and Congratulations go to PreK-12 Music in the Jump Rope for Heart Program. Th is energy spent in order to make this event Coordinator and Nipmuc Band Director year the students raised an impressive special for the children and spectators. Th e Michael Morel, Nipmuc Chorus Director $11,484.82. Th e class that raised the most fundraiser made approximately $1,100 for Ann Marie Tremblay, and the entire music money, and naming rights for the gym the Interscholastic Sports Program. Miscoe department of the Mendon-Upton District for next year, was Tim Th omsen’s fourth also thanks all of the parents that donated for the “fantastic” shows. graders who raised $929. Th e event took to the concession stand and gift cards and Th e 2014 scholarships can be found place during students’ regularly scheduled to the coaches and players for “a truly on the Nipmuc Guidance blog at www. physical education class. In preparation, Just-A-Wee-DayJust-A-Wee-Day wonderful season.” nipmucguidance.blogspot.com. students learned a variety of jump rope ChildChild CareCare CenterCenter Established in 1972 by Suzanne Byrne PRESCHOOLPRESCHOOL & PPRE-KRE-K CPR Etc. 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SPORTS FLASH By Chris Villani Congrats to the Number One Youth Basketball BVT Volleyball Gets a Hoops Infusion Teams Th e Blackstone Valley Tech boys volleyball team has added some athleticism this season, thanks in part to a group of basketball players who decided to come out for the team this spring. “It’s exciting to have some new players, especially the basketball players,” said head coach Barbara King. “Th ey are athletic, which helps, and Members of the championship team for Nipmuc Youth Basketball 10-12 they have been quick to pick up on grade division 2013-2014 season are front row: Coach Jill Jorgenson, plays and rotations. Th ey are realizing Grant Jorgenson, Zach Friberg, Jared Plumb, Tyler Calnan, Trevor Plausse pretty quickly it’s not the same and Jake Babbitt; and back row: Ryan Nordquist, Padraic O’Sullivan, volleyball they have played in phys ed.” Luke Rausch, Teddy Carey and Coach John Nordquist. Contributed photo Senior Jake Ramos, the leading scorer on this winter’s basketball team, is one of the newcomers. He has been able to step into a starting role as a setter. “He has picked up on it quickly and he’s also quick out there on the fl oor,” said King. “He can get to the Above: Members of the championship team for Nipmuc pass that isn’t perfect quickly and set Youth Basketball 6-7 grade division 2013-2014 season are up our hitters.” back row: Coach T.J. Cox; middle row: Tristan Cox, Aidan Sophomore Brian D’Ambra is Hayes, Christian Moss, Sam Hilton and Aaron Spindel; front another newcomer who will see time row: Aidan Cox, Noah Stallcup, Michael Iadarola and Shane at setter in the Beavers’ 6-2 off ense. Andrews. Missing from the phot are Alex Chase and Sheridan His sister Savannah was a four- Scanlon. Contributed photo year volleyball player at BVT. Jake’s younger brother Dylan has moved into the starting lineup as the middle hitter. “He is very athletic and had Right: Members of the championship team for Nipmuc Youth an outstanding game in our opener Basketball 8-9 grade division are sitting : Chris Cannavo, against Greater Lowell,” said King of Matthew Bern and Nathan Vance; standing: Nicholas French, the younger Ramos. “He was diving Samuel Coleman, Ryan Burke, Seth Fortin and Coach Vince on the fl oor and getting to the net to Fortin. Missing from the photo were JP Lucier, Max Pirozzi attack.” and Brian Cowen. Contributed photo Sophomore Teddy Floyd rounds out the basketball contingent that has come over to volleyball. He’ll see time at both right side hitter and outside hitter. Valley Tech Lacrosse Nipmuc Boys Track “Th e whole group is so full of energy,” said King. “Th at’s what the in the Zone Features Quality over new players have brought. Th e energy By Chris Villani from these guys has made this a totally Sports Reporter/Columnist diff erent team from last year.” Quantity As it was last season, defense fi gures to be a strength for the By Chris Villani Not that the Beavers are without Blackstone Valley Tech boys lacrosse team in 2014. Th e Beavers will Sports Reporter/Columnist volleyball veterans. Senior Addison play their patented zone defense, a wrinkle that has given opposing Th e Nipmuc Regional High School boys track team will not have Hammond returns at outside hitter for coaches fi ts over the years. the largest roster in the district, but the Warriors fi gure to challenge his fourth year in the program. He will “Last year I had many coaches come up to me and say ‘we just can’t for fi rst place in a number of dual meets this season and could have serve as a captain of this year’s squad. get through your defense,’” said head coach Anthony Comforti. “It’s more than their share of athletes making noise before the end of the Fellow senior Kyle Gorman will also really one-of-a-kind. It keeps the tempo of the game going and it’s an season. see time at outside hitter and is also in unusual look for a lot of teams. It’s hard for other coaches to fi nd ways “We have a small team again this year,” said head coach Richard his fourth year with the program. to break the zone. “ Auger. “But we do have some talented athletes who could get “Addison is probably our most BVT, which fi nished 12-6 overall last season, will return some of themselves to the states.” experienced player, he can play back the key personnel that made last year’s zone so diffi cult to score upon. Sophomore Kevin Hack fi gures to be one of those athletes. Th e row or set and has a good vertical so Senior Nick Wojnar is back along with classmate Brady Neyland. high jumper captured the state championship during the winter his attack is very strong,” said King. Neyland was accepted to UMass-Lowell recently, and will play lacrosse season with a leap of 6’4”. He cleared 6’5” to earn a top-six fi nish at “He’s been helpful with the new guys for the division one school as a defenseman. the regional meet and recently placed third in the Emerging Elite since he can do it all. “It can be hard to fi nd players who know how to play in their National track & fi eld meet in New York. “He is quite amazing,” said “Kyle is probably our most improved zone,” said Comforti. “If you don’t have the running strength and the Auger. “I am glad to see the level of success he has had because he player. He is a bit undersized for his discipline, it can be hard to get back to where you’re supposed to be. works very hard at it. He loves the high jump and is very intent on position, but he plays much bigger We have a couple of guys back who really know how to play strong being the best he can be.” than he is and he’s worked a lot in the defense, and should be a strength of the team again this year.” Senior captain Nick Becker will be counted on to score points in off -season to improve his game.” Valley Tech earned a spot in the sectional tournament in 2013 the 100, as will freshman Mateo Rios Hestie. Senior Tyler Coburn Also returning is 6’6” sophomore before losing to Groton-Dunstable in the fi rst round. BVT earned and junior Evan Off ord bring experience to the 200 and round out a Antonio Sullo. King says Sullo is still a spot in the state vocational fi nals as well, losing to Shawsheen deep contingent of sprinters for the Warriors. growing and polishing his game, Regional Tech of Billerica. Th e 2014 Beavers also will play its defense Among the most versatile athletes on the team is Kurt but has one of the stronger attacks in front of three-year starter Griffi n Boyle in goal. Robakiewicz. Th e junior is tops on the squad in the long jump, on the team. Aft er a disappointing “Griffi n is a great all around player and makes some big time saves triple jump, and the 400 and should be a point-scorer in all three 2-14 season last year, the head coach for us,” said Comforti. “He really sees the fi eld well.” events. Freshman Zack LaPoint will be featured in distance events, expects a bounce back this spring to Th e Beavers also return some off ensive fi repower with attackman particularly the mile and the 800. the top of the league standings. Bailey Leacy back in the lineup. “Bailey was a key for us on off ense In the throwing events, Nipmuc will rely heavily on junior Ritchie “A ft er seeing the team for the fi rst last season,” said Comforti. “He put up great numbers last year and I Schiloski. “I have high hopes for him this season,” said Auger. “He coupe of weeks, I think we are going expect even better this year.” may be our best shot put and discus athlete.” to be very competitive and defi nitely Valley Tech returns Devin Kempster at the face-off “X.” He will Auger said freshman Colin Robinson is also showing promise much stronger than we were last likely take the majority of the face-off s again this season. Sophomore in both the shot put and discus and is also running the 100-meter year,” she said. “What we lack in Michael Django returns in the midfi eld and fellow sophomore Connor hurdles. experience we make up for with speed, Nolan will be back at the long stick midfi eld position. Junior Ryan Rounding out the roster are several newcomers to track, including athleticism, and overall attitude. Th ese Manz and senior Ryder Hendriks will also play big roles this year. junior Jeremy Hall, sophomore Bernard Bronin, and freshmen guys are having fun and they want to BVT opened up Wednesday against Greater New Bedford and follows Rutger Mosher and Noah Puchovsky. “I’m looking forward to learn.” with games against Nashoba Tech, Lunenburg, and Shawsheen. welcoming the athletes who are totally new to track,” said Auger. “I “Our schedule is pretty tough,” said Comforti. “I think the fi rst four believe they are going to help the team improve in both strength and games will be a good barometer for how we will do this season.” numbers.”

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Miscoe Hill School Guidance Counselor Victoria Beauregard will be running in this year’s Boston Marathon in order to raise money for Christopher’s Haven, a non-profi t organization that provides housing for families whose children are receiving cancer treatment in Boston. Th is is Beauregard’s second time running the Boston Marathon; last year she made it to mile 24 before she was forced to stop due to the two bombs that went off near the fi nish line. To make a tax-deductible donation to Beauregard’s fundraising eff orts for Christopher’s Haven, please visit www. fi rstgiving.com/fundraiser/victoria-2/2014-boston-marathon. Contributed photo.

Nipmuc Hosting Boston Upton Women’s Softball League Marathon Tune-Up Race Registration Th e 34th annual Tri-Valley FrontRunners Boston tune-up Sign up for the Upton 15k will take place on Saturday, April 5, starting and ending Women’s Soft ball League at Nipmuc Regional High School. Th e race is expected will be April 7 and 14 to draw more than 300 runners from around the area, at the Rose Garden, according to the event’s co-director, Frank Nealon. Route 140, Upton Th e Nipmuc Lacrosse Association U15 team went undefeated, 10-0, and won the Session 2 Registration for the 15K, just over 9.3 miles, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Any Lacrosse Championship at Forekicks in Marlborough on March 21. Team members are top open through the morning of April 5 and costs $30. Race women over 25 years row: Zach Leveille, George Morrice, Ben Th omsen, Max Robakiewicz, Conor Morford, JT amenities include a scenic, mostly hilly paved course, digital old are invited to play Hartt, Cooper Off ord, Alex Chu, Grant Slachta, Doug Cook and Coach Slachta; middle row: timing, and volunteers covering the road and passing out in the non-competitive Dan Cook, Riley Tanner, Tim Carey and Colby Hegarty; and bottom row: Justin Spencer, drinks at the aid stations. Aft er the race, food and drinks soft ball league. Games Preston Dougherty, and Luke Carey. Contributed photo will be served at the Nipmuc cafeteria, including desserts are Monday nights at and a variety of homemade soups. 6:30 p.m. in Mendon A portion of the aft er race funds will go to support the or Upton, June through Baypath Humane Society’s First Annual Golf Tournament Jimmy Fund of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through early August. Signups are the Pan Mass Challenge. Th e race will start at 10 a.m., and $65 per person. For more Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton Cyprian Keyes voucher for 18 holes of golf as well runners will be able to register that morning beginning as information call Jean invites the community to the Fore Paws Golf as one for their nine hole, Par 3 course. early as 8:30 a.m. Awards will be handed out at noon. Nealley 508-341-6963 Tournament at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Th e tournament will be a four-person scramble Th e race is presented by the Tri-Valley FrontRunners. aft er 2 p.m. Boyleston on June 6. Registration materials are format with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Contests will available at www.baypathhumane.org/fore-paws/. be held throughout the day including the longest All funds raised from the First Annual Fore drive, closest to the pin, and the lowest score. Paws Golf Tournament will benefi t the animals Sponsorships are available at multiple levels Mix of Youth, Experience for at Baypath Humane Society shelter. Green fees ranging from the tournament title to individual are $150 per person and include 18 holes of golf, holes on the course. For more information, a cart, a bucket of range balls and dinner and contact Amy Hibel at 508-330-8396 or email Nipmuc Girls LAX awards ceremony. Participants will also receive a [email protected]. By Chris Villani out on the draw and Maddie Killeen Sports Reporter/Columnist will bring additional experience to the Th e writing was on the wall during Warriors’ defense. Nipmuc will have a tryouts, and Chris Hadfi eld could see it new goalkeeper, as junior Katie Friberg clearly. Aft er graduating 11 seniors from steps in between the pipes. “She has some Hopkinton a team that shared the Mid Mass league experience and played a few games last championship last season, the Nipmuc year towards the end of the season,” said Regional girls lacrosse squad had a number Hadfi eld. “She is very confi dent and a of varsity spots up for grabs, and the eff ort strong leader. She is going to have a heck Grand W to claim those spots was palpable. of a season and we will need it, that’s an INE VAL & CHEESE FESTI “I could see a lot of players, particularly important position.” the younger players working hard,” Maddie Davidshofer and Brook Pakunt Tasting he said. “Th ey knew there was a lot of are among the newcomers who could opportunity to earn a roster spot and earn see signifi cant time this season. “Maddie playing time.” is very athletic and quick, she will be a Nipmuc does bring seven players good defender,” said Hadfi eld. “Brooke back from 2013, including three of the has a lot of potential. I think she could be Saturday, April 12 top four scorers. Senior Rachel Hetu led a dominant lacrosse player. She has the the team in goals last season and will be height, speed, endurance, and athleticism. one of the top attackers again this year. We just have to get her motivated and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 20% OFF Classmate Beth Peterson was second on put her in the right spots and I think she WINE SALE the team in goals last spring. Th e duo could have a strong year.” scored 61 and 59 points, respectively. “Th e Nipmuc will be back in the Mid Mass Anniversary Event two of them will be very important in League again this season, but with an terms of the attack,” said Hadfi eld. “I am expanded fi eld for girls lacrosse, will Grand Tasting returning a great one-two punch, a goal- be competitive in the newly-formed scoring powerhouse, because of those two division two if it qualifi es for the sectional players.” tournament. Last year, the Warriors were Katherine McManus was also among out-gunned in the fi rst round of the the leading scorers in 2013 and is back division one tournament in a 20-4 loss to again this year. Many of the graduation Algonquin Regional. losses were on the defensive side of the “I am holding the girls to the same high fi eld, but even there, the Warriors do have standard as last year,” said Hadfi eld. “We some returning talent. Juliana Miccelli hope to win the league and I feel like we and Jenna Fitzgerald are both back are strong enough to do that. I also hope starting on defense. “Th ey are both quick we can make a strong challenge in the and athletic and read the game very well,” D2 tournament and make a run for the said Hadfi eld. “It’s nice to have those two district championship. We lost in the D1 returning.” tourney last year, and I’m hoping we can for more information visit Lauren Adams will also be back helping go further this year.” www.thevinbin.com

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APRIL 4, 2014 UPTON & MENDON TOWN CRIER 29 Sports Upton Resident Local Student Qualifi es for Nipmuc Softball Poised for Deep Running for Cancer the Junior Olympics Playoff Run Research Tyler By Chris Villani Cortese will work with the new catcher On April 21, Dawn Pischetola Lefebvre, Sports Reporter/Columnist this year, as senior Danielle Schiloski takes from Upton, will run to a junior at Last spring, the Nipmuc soft ball team over behind the plate. Niland is expected conquer cancer as a member Nipmuc won the Dual Valley conference and to start at fi rst base, and junior Meghan of the Dana-Farber Marathon Regional earned a spot in the sectional tournament. Elliott will likely return as the starting Challenge team in the 118th High School, Th e Warriors won their fi rst game before shortstop. She was also among the teams ® Boston Marathon . will represent bowing out to Leominster in the second leading hitters last year. Pischetola, along with Massachusetts round. Th ey also started the season with “It’s always helpful to have three of more than 700 Dana- this April in 10 consecutive wins. Matching any of our top hitters back,” said Curtis. “We’re Farber Marathon Challenge Tyler Lefebvre Precision Rifl e these accomplishments would be a loft y hoping a couple of the younger girls can teammates from across the in the 2014 ambition, but head coach Bernie Curtis’s step in and fi ll out some of the other United States and around the Junior Olympics team has its sights set even higher this spots.” world, will run Massachusetts’ held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado year. One young bat could be sophomore historic marathon route from Springs, Col. Th e Shooting Center is the largest indoor “Th e girls talk about it a lot, they want Kayla Peabody, who was called up to the Hopkinton to Boston with a shooting facility in the Western Hemisphere and the to go further than they did last year,” she varsity level last year during the season. goal to raise $5.3 million for third largest in the world. Th ree separate ranges provide said. “Th ey know it’s going to take a lot of “Last year we brought her up because she cancer research at Dana-Farber 29 fi ring points from 50 meters and 73 fi ring points hard work and determination and working looked like she had a strong bat, “said Cancer Institute. from 10 meters for training and competitions. Tyler will together as a unit to make that happen. Curtis. “She’s worked hard over the winter Th is year marks the 25th be competing with the country’s most elite shooters. But they’re working really hard in every and so far from what I see this spring, annual running of the Dana- Th e sport of Precision Rife has become more popular practice to get where they want to be.” she should be very strong at the plate. Farber Marathon Challenge. across the country as the Summer Olympic Games Nipmuc lost four seniors to graduation She could really put some power into the One hundred percent of the showcase the event every four years. It tests the shooters last year, but brings back a number of lineup.” money raised by the Dana- marksmanship skills along with physical fi tness, starters. Senior Jackie Cortese returns for Junior Nickole McGrath saw time in Farber Marathon Challenge mental training, and goal setting. Off hand Air Rifl e her fourth year starting in the circle. She’s centerfi eld last year and should see more team funds Dana-Farber’s competition requires a shooter to be focused at matches won DVC Pitcher of the Year in each of time at that position this season. Curtis Claudia Adams Barr Program lasting up to two-three hours. During that time the the past two seasons. In 2013, she posted a said the bad weather has kept the team in Innovative Basic Cancer shooter is standing in one position, focused on a target 1.81 ERA with 105 strikeouts and only 18 indoors more oft en than not, and getting a Research. Th e Barr Program 10 meters away using only a peep sight (not a magnifi ed walks in nearly 140 innings pitched. sense of who will excel in the outfi eld has supports cornerstone science scope), and aiming for the center of a target where the “She keeps the ball down, said Curtis. been diffi cult. “In the gym, we can usually research in its earliest stages, 10 ring is the size of a pencil tip. “She doesn’t give up many long balls, and run some drills for the infi eld, but it’s providing researchers with Tyler works year round and has been training and last year she didn’t walk many. She’s always tough to get any signifi cant outfi eld work critical resources to test their competing across the country. In the past 12 months in the strike zone and with the infi eld we in,” she said. leading-edge ideas. Findings he has shot matches in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado, have behind her to pick up those ground Regardless of the position, Curtis has from Barr Program research can West Virginia and thoroughout New England. He balls, I think pitching and defense will be a made it clear that no player on the roster provide the results necessary to earned Gold and Bronze Medals in Smallbore and strength of the team.” should take anything for granted coming seek additional federal funding Air Rifl e respectively at last summer’s Bay State Cortese will serve as a captain this year, into the new season. “We have girls that as well as novel clinical insights. Games. In addition to the Junior Olympics, Tyler along with fellow middle of the order are returning from last year’s varsity team To contribute to the Dana- will be competing in the USA Shooting National bat Kristen Niland. Th e pair were also and girls from the JV squad who have Farber Marathon Challenge, Championships at Fort Benning, Ga. and training at captains last season. “Jackie and Kristen worked hard during the course of the go online to RunDFMC.org West Virginia University and at the Advanced Rifl e were co captains last year as juniors, so winter,” she said. “I told everybody that no or contact the Dana-Farber Camp in Anniston, Ala. this summer. Junior shooters they know what the expectations are,” said spots are guaranteed, it’s all about working Marathon Challenge offi ce at can compete on co-ed teams in Air rifl e and Smallbore Curtis. “Th eir role is much greater this hard. We are going to work hard as a team 617-632-1970 or dfmc@dfci. .22 at NCAA Collegiate Division 1, 2, and 3 teams. season, and they need to take on that role to hopefully win the league again and go harvard.edu. 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Th is is the Th e gift is part of $16.3 million the fi rst time GSCU has applied and been accepted for this program. capital campaign has already raised “Th e Equity Builder Program provides us with a tremendous towards a goal of $25 million. opportunity to enrich the surrounding community by making “Th e Waters Corporation has home ownership a possibility for many fi rst time buyers,” said been a friend and supporter of Karl Moisan, GSCU SVP & Senior Lender. our Medical Center for many, Any fi rst time home buyer who meets all of the Equity Builder many years, and we are thankful, Program qualifi cations criteria, including income limits, will as always, for their extraordinary be eligible individually for up to $15,000 in down payment and generosity toward Excellence,” said closing cost assistance. Th e median household income limit for a John Burns, Chairman of Excellence family of four in Worcester County is $63,680. as well as the Board of Trustees of Executives from Waters Corporation presents a $500,000 gift in support of “As an originator, I am excited to add this program to our Milford Regional Medical Center. Milford Regional Medical Center’s new building expansion. Pictured left to Mortgage line-up as it will allow us to help more of our members “We also thank Arthur Caputo, right: Arthur G. Caputo, exec. VP & president, Waters Division; Douglas A. realize the dream of buying a home,” said Doug Lanzillo GSCU president of the Waters Division of Berthiaume, Chair, president & CEO, Waters Corporation; Francis M. Saba, AVP, Real Estate Lending. Waters Corporation, for his loyalty CEO, Milford Regional; and Martin S. Richman, VP of Philanthropy, Milford According to Lanzillo, 75 percent of the funds are available and commitment to Excellence, and Regional. now to qualifi ed buyers, with the remaining 25 percent to be all other important Medical Center released in the fall. Down payment assistance is available until endeavors through the years as a Waters is one of largest companies a new Emergency Department, the entire grant is distributed. valued member of our Foundation in the analytical instruments Intensive Care Unit and private For more information on this program and its specifi c Board of Trustees. It’s an honor to industry, supporting scientists patient rooms. Th e new two story guidelines, contact Doug Lanzillo or Dan Crossin of GSCU’s work with them to improve our working in the world’s 100,000 structure will more than double the Mortgage Team at 508-839-5493. community’s health.” laboratories. Th rough them, the size of the current ED from 30 to 52 Since 1958, Waters Corporation, company has a distinguished private treatment rooms, increase headquartered in Milford, has been track record in discovering new the number of patient rooms in Small Business Loans Seminar in the business of making innovative pharmaceuticals, inventing new and the ICU from 10 to 16 expanding Th e Milford National Bank is hosting a free Small Business Loans analytical instruments. Today, the more eff ective ways to treat diseases, their size to accommodate the educational seminar at the Milford offi ce on 300 East Main St., on company holds worldwide leading assuring the safety of the world’s latest technology, and add a 24-bed Wednesday, April 23 Registration is at 11 a.m., presentation and positions in complementary food and drinking water supplies, private room unit with the intent to questions & answers from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Guest speakers will be analytical technologies - monitoring and controlling convert all hospital patient rooms to Nancy Gibeau, BDC Capital / CDC New England, and Raymond liquid chromatography, mass pollution, and conserving the private. Milano, U.S. Small Business Administration. Lunch will be served. spectrometry, rheometry and world’s greatest art treasures. Milford Regional Medical Center Contact Debbie Forget to register by Friday, April 18 at 508-244- microcalorimetry. Th ese markets Scientists worldwide rely on Waters will celebrate the groundbreaking 5194 or email [email protected] account for approximately $5.0 liquid chromatography and mass for this $54 million initiative on For more information visit our website www.milfordnational.com billion of the estimated $20 - $25 spectrometry products. Friday, March 28. billion worldwide analytical Excellence is supporting a major instrumentation market. capital initiative that will result in

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