Tantasqua Art & Science Fair Celebrates Creativity
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Brookfield, Holland, The art show dis- and Wales Elementary played the art work of Schools carved into it. students from Brimfield “We received a grand Elementary, Holland to paint rocks with all Elementary, Burgess of our students and give Elementary, Wales them to the community Elementary, Tantasqua as a gift,” said Ashley Regional Junior High Simonds, art instructor School and Tantasqua at Brookfield Elementary Regional High School School. “Where our gar- and Technical Division, den is going to go in with projects including Brookfield is still to be everything from draw- determined.” ing, painting, and print- Tantasqua Regional ing to jewelry making, Junior High School sculpture, and pottery. focused on making their Annie Sandoli “The students have put student art work interdis- Kathryn Henry with her project on reusing plastic water bot- The rock painting display for a community garden. in a lot of effort and have tles to fill potholes. Turn To CREATIVITY page A7 Mountain bikers Wales VFW creating work toward local memorial park BY ANNIE SANDOLI park, so it can’t be taken to personalize, and $95 VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT away,” said Will Jarvis, for 12 by 12 inches with post commander of the eight lines to personalize, NEMBA chapter Wales VFW. “All the WALES—The Wales and there are 84 pieces of Veterans of Foreign Wars names on the memorials artwork to choose from BY ANNIE SANDOLI tain bikers, government Southbridge, Wales, VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT (VFW), in cooperation are sent to the national that can be added to the agencies, land managers, Holland, Charlton, with the Wales Board of war headquarters and bricks for $6. There are and local groups. The Spencer, Brookfield, Selectmen, is currently verified by the federal also benches with a per- STURBRIDGE—Local idea for a chapter in the East Brookfield, West working to consolidate government to make sure sonalized plaque avail- mountain bikers in Tantasqua Region was Brookfield, North the town’s war mon- each person served. Even able by inquiry. Central Massachusetts launched by Sturbridge Brookfield, and any com- uments into one Wales I was surprised that our The Wales Veterans communities have resident and mountain munities in the surround- Veterans Memorial Park small town has 38 peo- Memorial Park is sched- formed a Steering biker Nick Sokol. ing areas. The group located in front of the ple in the Middle East uled to be completed and Committee to explore “I’m a local rider who would be completely run Old Town Hall histori- Crisis.” open to the public on interest in the mountain loves the trails and loves by local mountain bik- cal building located at 5 The project has been Memorial Day, Monday, biking community for the connecting people with ers with representatives Main Street off of Route funded primarily by May 27, when there will establishment of a chap- the environment,” said of all the included towns 19. donations through the be an opening ceremo- ter of the New England Sokol. “The Tantasqua involved in management The new centralized sale of engraved bricks, ny with the residents, Mountain Biking region is a little non-cov- and members would pay location will provide which can be used to schools in the district, Association (NEMBA) in erage part of the NEMBA an annual fee to support much easier access to honor a loved one, show and the Boy Scouts. The the Tantasqua Region of map and we are trying the organization’s efforts. and free and handi- a business’ support for town is asking that vet- Massachusetts. to get everyone to agree “There are many riders capped parking for the Wales Veterans, or left erans and those who Each NEMBA chapter that the area needs it. It’s in the Tantasqua area, memorial, which will blank. The bricks will be know of a veteran come is a non-profit organiza- a way for us to generate but most of their outings include monuments in used in a walkway that is forward before then with tion focused on promot- money for trails, but also are informal,” said Willie honor of veterans of the part of the design of the the name to make sure ing mountain biking and to rally mountain bikers Jacobsz, a member of Revolutionary War, the new memorial site and that all Wales veter- community networking together to accomplish a the Tantasqua NEMBA Spanish American War, any brick dedicated to ans are honored on the in the region through goal of donating or rais- Steering Committee the Vietnam War, and the a veteran of any branch town’s monuments. maintaining and build- ing awareness and bring- advising team along with Middle East Crisis and in the service will have “This is the biggest ing trails, organizing reg- ing people and trails local mountain bikers serves as a way to pre- a star incised into the project I’ve done so far,” ular group rides, skills together.” Eammon Carleton, Bruce serve history and honor brick. The bricks cost $35 said Jarvis. “I would like clinics, and other social The proposed new Rioux, Paula Burton, the Wales residents who for four by eight inches to keep it a military cele- events for riders of all chapter in the Tantasqua and Brenda Carleton. fought for our country. and three lines to per- bration .” abilities, and acting as a Region would include “Some of them have “It’s going to be a per- sonalize, $45 for eight by The Wales VFW liaison between moun- Sturbridge, Brimfield, Turn To NEMBA page A7 manent war memorial eight inches and six lines Turn To VFW page A7 Brimfield Farmers Market opens Saturday BRIMFIELD — According to the Brimfield Farmer’s Market Manager, Linda Fuchs: “You know spring is here when the Farmer’s Market opens.” If that’s the case, then spring “arrives” in the Hitchcock Academy parking lot on April 13 at 9 a.m. Nothing enhances taste like freshness and what could be fresher than local- ly produced food? Every dollar you spend goes right back into the local econ- omy, making it possible for the vendors in the Farmer’s Market to continue to bring you top quality goods week after week. It’s a once a week, Saturday treat, to stop in and look over the goods at the Market, which is open until 2 p.m. While some customers might like to shop early for best selection the 2 p.m. closing time means that people who rise early for work all week can sleep in on Saturday. This year, the Market will feature from among their vendors: fresh baked goods, organic local produce; lavender essentials; in season fresh fruits and vegetables; cut flowers, bouquets and perennials; homemade ice cream and ice cream sandwiches made with locally produced maple products; locally produced maple products; orchids and perennials; soaps, salts, washes and balms; various handmade and quilted items, and top quality meats. Start your weekly menu planning with the Brimfield Farmer’s Market, Saturday mornings in the Hitchcock Academy parking lot. Courtesy At left: Chrissy’s Country Stitches, a vendor at the Brimfield Farmer’s Market. 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 12, 2019 Hitchcock Academy schedule of activities BRIMFIELD — Due to School Vacation Week, no class Instructor- National Association of Canine Scent Hitchcock Academy will function with the following Thursday, April 18 Work abbreviated schedule. National High Fives Day: If you think Hitchcock Friday, April 19 Academy is worthy of your High Five please support ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Traditional open Monday, April 15 our fundraising effort at: www.hitchcockacademy.org AA meetings in a friendly setting. Come early to chat FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: no class FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: STEAM: no class and share in refreshments. Time: 7:30 PM WEIGHT WATCHERS: Traditional Weight SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs all year long Saturday, April 20 Watchers meetings! Times: Weigh-in/Registrations: and is well suited for all levels of practitioners includ- FARMER’S MARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON: 9 5:30PM Meeting: 6:00 PM Leader: Angela Kramer. ing beginners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez 413 279-4330 for AM – 2 PM in the Hitchcock Academy Parking lot. Visit www.weightwatchers.com to become a member more information K9 NOSEWORK® - is a sport open to all breeds or to learn more about Weight Watchers. FENCING: no class this week of dogs and their people. Progressive training lev- SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs all year long AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) no class this els offered. Offered at 3 levels. (6 classes) Fee: $145 and is well suited for all levels of practitioners includ- week Saturdays 9-10:30; Instructor: Laurie Merritt, MEd, ing beginners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez 413 279-4330 for K9 NOSEWORK® is a sport open to all breeds CPDT-KA, CNWI; Certified Professional Dog Trainer- more information.