TCA Students Get a Vir- Financially Secure, High-Qual- the Epic Electronic Medical Ity Local Health Provider
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Send your news and pics [email protected] Established 1923 Thursday, October 1, 2020 Newsstand: 50 cents Harrington, UMass Memorial Health Care approve terms for corporate affiliation SOUTHBRIDGE — The Memorial relationship are: Members of Harrington Operate Harrington HealthCare System and Memorial Hospital (HMH) the Board of Trustees of as an acute care hospital UMass Memorial Health (Southbridge and Webster Care announced today that campuses) for a minimum of both entities have reached five years; this commitment agreement on definitive encompasses inpatient and terms for a corporate affilia- outpatient hospital-based ser- tion. Harrington HealthCare vices (medical, surgical, emer- announced in January 2020 gency, laboratory, imaging, that it was pursuing a cor- cancer and behavioral health porate affiliation by UMass and substance use services) Memorial. Assistance to ensure invest- Harrington formed a ment in facilities, equipment 10-member Strategic Executive and other infrastructure to Committee during 2018 to support clinical care and the evaluate long-term options local community to maintain Harrington as a Integrate Harrington into TCA students get a vir- financially secure, high-qual- the Epic electronic medical ity local health provider. The record system within four committee identified as its years, improving quality and priorities quality affordable coordination of care care, health of the communi- Maximize access to high tual visit from astronauts ty, financial viability, invest- quality, affordable care ments in infrastructure and Continue Harrington’s role SOUTHBRIDGE — Last week through so they do not end up “sleep floating.” continued employment. as a positive employer in the Galactic Unite Community Outreach To build the anticipations for this unique “When we entered into our local/regional market Organization, TCA students in grades experience, stem activities and videos to initial agreement with UMass The agreement would 5-8 had a personal Zoom Space Chat with review were shared by Galactic Unite lead- Memorial in January, we had allow Harrington HealthCare Galactic Unite of Virgin Galactic! ing up to the personal zoom meeting for no idea what the next sever- System and Harrington Did you ever want to talk to an astronaut? grades 5-8 at TCA. The event was held in the al months would bring. Our Memorial Hospital to main- Well, these students had two astronauts and Trinity Gym, all students were strategically team performed exceptionally tain local community boards a space engineer all to themselves on Sept. spaced keeping with covid regulations. well and the community sup- with reserved powers held by 18 to ask them whatever questions they Virgin Galactic is owned by Sir Richard ported us every step of the a UMass Memorial subsidiary, wanted! How cool is that? TCA students Francis, owner of Virgin Atlantic Airline way, but we could not have which will become the sole must have thought it awesome! There were and much more. This is a private company provided the outstanding care member of HHCS. Further, no less than 28 questions from some highly that is offering space travel for all of us. we did without the partner- the HHCS Board will have stimulated students who directed their per- There are currently more people with res- ship and support of the clini- representation on both the sonal questions to the Galactic team. These ervations to go in space as passengers than cal team at UMass Memorial,” UMass Memorial parent and students wanted to know everything about have ever been in space in our lifetime! said Harrington President community hospital holding what it was like to go in space; from how Spacechats are virtual field trips, pro- and CEO, Ed Moore. “This company boards. astronauts sleep in space, to how to become viding online interactive experiences and experience redoubled our con- “The terms of the definitive an astronaut. Galactic Unite Team recom- bringing ‘space’ directly into the classroom. fidence that becoming part of agreement help protect access mended math and engineering classes and Coordinated by Future Astronaut Ron the system would offer maxi- to local, high quality and even JR. Legos for those interested early Rosano, these virtual experiences create mum benefit to our communi- affordable healthcare for our on. By the way, astronaut use Velcro to keep an opportunity for their team and Future ty at a time that requires flex- more than 200,000 patients, themselves and space travelers in their beds, Turn To TCA page A4 ibility, scale, and resources.” their family members and Among the positive ben- Turn To HARRINGTON page A7 efits offered by the UMass Quinebaug Masonic Lodge thriving after 162 years SOUTHBRIDGE — On an unbelievable 162 years formed into Fayette Lodge. Saturday, Sept. 26, a small thanks to the strong bond of This lodge served members group of family, lodge mem- Freemasonry and family-ori- from our surrounding com- bers and friends gathered at ented men. Let me tell you a munity of Dudley, Charlton Quinebaug Masonic Lodge in little bit of history about how and Sturbridge and parts that Southbridge to celebrate the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge would form into Southbridge. installation of officers for the was started. On Dec. 7, 1859 S.A. Drake, 2021 Masonic year. COVID- The Quinebaug Lodge of a prominent businessman, Photo Courtesy 19 social distancing and Ancient Free and Accepted along with fellow Masons Back row from left to right: Wor. Mike Sgariglia, Bro. William Belanger, masks are mandatory. Wow, Masons was first organized were giving special dispensa- Wor. Chris Kanz, Bro. Eric Langevin, Bro. Anthony Scarnici, Bro. Benjamin 162 years and Quinebaug on the second floor of Salem tion to organize a new lodge Marinelli, Bro. William Proper. Front row left to right. Special Quests Masonic Lodge is still around Town’s house in Charlton in Southbridge. The new District Deputy Grand Marshal Anselme Maxime, District Deputy Grand and thriving. Chartered in Massachusetts. The lodge lodge was named Quinebaug Master RW. James J. Gonyea, Master of Quinebaug lodge Wor. Master 1859 Quinebaug Lodge has was granted a charter by Paul Lodge and at the time had Larry Burbridge, Junior Grand Warden RW. Chris St. Cyr from the Grand been in this community for Revere, and on March 14, 1796 Turn To MASONS page A7 Masonic Lodge in Boston and Grand Pursuivant Bro. Bob St.Cyr of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Boston. Apples, oxen, and Autumn harvest activities in store at Old Sturbridge Village STURBRIDGE — Visitors of bringing food in from field- Turn To OSV page A7 are in for a whole host of fun to-table and harvesting prac- activities when they visit Old tices of the early 19th century. Sturbridge Village (OSV) this “The positive numbers of fall, with four themed week- visitors to the Village over the ends celebrating apples, farm- past few months has assured ing trade and the autumn us that families are excited harvest. With a working farm to create memories and expe- and an ox-powered Cider Mill rience the great outdoors,” on-site, guests to OSV will get says Jim Donahue, President a firsthand look at the process & CEO of Old Sturbridge 6 5652510441 1 2 • Thursday, October 1, 2020 Thursday, October 1, 2020 • 3 Pop-up drive-in to screen horror classics CHARLTON — 508 International, offering a state of the art Unilumin ment for the community in a safe and are $35 per vehicle (five passengers LLC. and The Robert Paul Group, Inc. HD LED wall to provide the best movie family friendly environment,” said or less). Additional passengers are $5 announce a pop-up drive in movie going experience. As a drive-in pop-up, Amber Howard of 508 International. more per passenger (maximum of 6 theater hosting movies every Friday, it will be located in a forest setting “We are sure that this safe and social- passengers per vehicle). Gate opens Saturday and Sunday nights through- with actors lurking around to turn up ly distanced drive-in experience with at 6:30 p.m. and Films begin promptly out the month of October. The sched- the haunt factor. While an immersive classic horror films will get everyone at 7:30 p.m. Schedule is rain or clear ule consists of classic horror films experience, patrons will have plen- in the Halloween spirit and give people night’s sky. from the golden age of cinema, includ- ty of room around their vehicles to a chance to get out of the house and To see the full film schedule, purchase ing “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Night maintain social distance and follow have fun!” tickets, inquire about group sales and of the Living Dead,” and many others. the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The venue will have a fully contact- sponsorships please visit: www.508. Located at 219 Brookfield Rd. in Covid-19 protocols. Concessions will less check-in process to ensure the Intl.com/HorrorAtTheDriveIn. Charlton, 508 International is a premier be sold on site. safety of guests and employees. Pre- action sports and entertainment venue “We are excited to provide entertain- purchased tickets are required. 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