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Presidency and Petition Aims to Local Officials Haunting the Halls of Clough Increase Number to Be Elected of Selectmen, Set November 8 Term Limits By Michelle Sanford By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist Staff Reporter/Columnist It’s time to elect a new If a group of Upton residents President and Vice President have their way, there will be two to serve in the Executive Office additional citizens serving on the for the next four years. While Board of Selectmen. A citizen’s a number of residents have petition on the town’s Special been taking advantage of early Town Meeting warrant aims to voting for the first time, other increase the number of Selectmen residents will cast their vote on from three to five as well as Election Day, November 8. set term limits for the elected On the Democratic ballot for position. President is Hillary Clinton and The petition is being brought her Vice Presidential running forward by residents, including mate Timothy (Tim) Kaine. Kerry Stoopack, who works for Running on the Republican Upton’s Fire/EMS Department. ticket is Presidential nominee Stoopack said the additional Donald Trump who is running Selectmen are necessary in order with Michael (Mike) Pence. The to keep up with the fast-growing Libertarian party is made up community’s needs. “The town of Gary Johnson and his Vice has grown so much and so Presidential pick, William (Bill) rapidly,” she said. “We think Weld. And on the Green Party’s more Selectmen will provide ticket is Jill Stein for President greater representation in town for and her Vice Presidential everyone.” Clough Elementary fourth-grader Kayla Aubut is running mate Ajamu Baraka. First-grader Nathan Lucy is ready to deliver in Stoopack explained that Mendon and Upton voters ready for Halloween during Clough Elementary his mailbox costume at the Clough Halloween currently with the three member will also help determine School’s annual Halloween Parade on October 31. Parade. Melissa Orff photo. board, a two-thirds vote is needed Parents were invited to view a parade of all the Councillor. On the Republican To see more photos from the 2016 Halloween Parade to pass measures, which she feels students in their scariest, prettiest, or most heroic at Clough by Melissa Orff visit TownCrier.us and click is problematic that a majority of NOVEMBER ELECTION p 13 costumes. Melissa Orff photo. on Photo Galleries. STM Citizens Petition p 9 Nipmuc Football Earns Top Playoff Seed

By Chris Villani script from a 16-6 loss to the Sports Reporter/Columnist Naps at home on October 23. PRSRT STD PRSRT PAID US POSTAGE #35 PERMIT MA UPTON, 01568 Nipmuc football coach “The kids’ attitude is good Shawn Hill is making a pitch and our kids have played tough to Warriors fans and students all year,” he said. “We had a run for when his team hosts Holy of winning games but it was Name this Saturday in the at a heavy cost with injuries. Division 3A semifinal. We are trying to heal up, and “I hope we have a good hopefully we are able to heal up atmosphere, we need it,” Hill a bit more before Saturday.” said. “We are calling on the kids Nipmuc was down to only at the school and the people in 15 varsity players in last week’s Mendon and Upton to come 41-0 loss to St. Peter-Marian, to the game and cheer us on. Hill said. He said quarterback We have played well in our The Nipmuc Warriors football team will host a playoff game on Saturday. Ryan Richards and offensive games with the largest crowds. linemen Richard Vargas and Hopefully we can get a good thing going Saturday.” Max Hubley will be key cogs this weekend.

POSTAL PATRON POSTAL CAR-RT-SORT WS MA 01568 UPTON, Nipmuc wrapped up the regular season 5-3 and will welcome the 3-4 “Ryan needs to play at a high level,” Hill said. “Richard and Max, they Naps for a 2 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, November 5. are our older offensive lineman and they need to anchor that line and get “I know the kids are going to be pumped up about it,” Hill said. “It’s a that line going and be able to make some plays.” playoff game and we are playing a Holy Name team that has gotten hot. Hill mentioned junior George Morrice, junior John Schiloski, and They are a tough, physical team.” senior Pat Donelan as other players who will need to step up to help an Nipmuc earned wins over St. Bernard’s and Sutton earlier this month undermanned squad. to wrap up a Dual Valley League title. Injuries have hit the Warriors over “The healthy guys we have left, the starting guys, the experienced guy, the past few weeks, and the team finished with back to back losses against they are our most explosive players and we need a hell of a lot out of The Upton & Mendon Town Crier Town Mendon & Upton The Inc. Crier Publications, Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian. Hill and company will look to flip the them this week,” Hill said. Baker Endorses Kennedy Endorses Biagetti for State Rep. Murray for State Rep.

Democratic Congressman Joseph Kennedy III(right) shares a moment with John Republican Governor Charlie Baker Dagnese (left), Emily Murray and Milford (left) came to Milford earlier this month Selectman Brian Murray at a campaign to endorse Sandra Slattery Biagetti as his rally earlier this month at which Kennedy party’s candidate for the Tenth Worcester endorsed Murray as his party’s candidate District state representative seat race on for the Tenth Worcester District state November 8. “I would really like to have representative seat race on November 8. Sandra up there [Beacon Hill] to partner “Communities look to the people that they Wine Tasting from Mill House Wine & Spirits with us,” Baker said. know,” Kennedy said. Fun for All at Family Fair Day

The 4th Annual Milford Fall Family Fun Day brought both past favorites and new attractions to the Milford Town Park on Saturday, October 15. Families were invited to enjoy live music, moonwalks, balloon art, face painting, caricatures, kids crafts and a Halloween costume contest. Organized by Alternatives’ Greater Milford Advisory Council and hosted in partnership with the Rotary Club of Milford, the aim of the fair was to help raise awareness about Alternatives’ programs in Greater Milford and bring people of all abilities together. Additional sponsors were Gallo Moving & Storage, The Law Office of Michael Kaplan, Milford Nissan, Printsmart Office Products and Rhode Island Bounce House. To view photos of the 2016 Milford Family Fun Day by Harry Platcow vist TownCrier.us and click on Photo Galleries.

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2 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 Ammidon Inn , A Silent Witness to American History

Submitted by Richard Grady Hopkinton Mendon Historian Mendon Antique Center, at 4 Main St., with its old wooden tables, time worn chairs, books, and much used 15 farm tools, holds many secrets and treasures from the Specializing in past. The owner, David Lowell, is usually chatting with customers and old friends about antiques and news around town. Customers are welcome to browse and Pediatric Dentistry discover items that could tell stories of years gone by and happenings long ago. & Orthodontics Ichabod Ammidon opened the inn in 1745, just a few hundred yards south of Middle Post Rd. The road Adult & Adolescent Dentistry was a major transportation route connecting New York, Hartford, and Boston. It was constructed in 1672, Making us the perfect per order of King Charles II for mail delivery. It is the An older photo of the Ammidon Tavern in Mendon which oldest interstate highway in North America. There is a also shows the watering fount for horses at the corner of family practice! stone marker diagonally across the street from Clough Hastings and Main Streets. Contributed photo School designating its location. Ammidon Inn provided overnight rest for weary travelers. They could get a hot and his daughter went on to Uxbridge for a visit with meal, exchange news stories, mail a letter, and replenish the President. 79 Hayden Rowe, Hopkinton supplies for the next part of their journey. During the Philip’s daughter, Sylva Ammidon, was married here DentalPlaceHopkinton.com Colonial Period, the inn was a very popular stopover. on April 3, 1794 to Jonathan Russell. He became an Ammidon Inn served as a center of activity during international ambassador to France, England, Sweden, the American Revolution. In response to the alarm of and Norway. He was a signer of the Treaty of Ghent 508-435-5437 Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775, 164 Mendon which ended the War of 1812. He served a term in Minutemen gathered here and assembled across the Congress and was a candidate for president in 1824, street before marching on to Boston. After the brutal until a nasty public newspaper battle with John Quincy New England Steak & Seafood Battle of Bunker Hill (Breeds Hill), British soldiers Adams ended his career. He left the national scene to Offers Thanksgiving Dinner burned most of the buildings of Charlestown to the become Mendon town moderator in 1827. ... to go to your house!! ground, leaving many people with no place to live. In Philip Ammidon died in 1802, but several people June, 1775, 30 refugees were provided a temporary continued as innkeepers after his death. Their last place to live at this inn until a more permanent living names were Childs, Green, Moore, Wheelock, Marsh, Turkey accommodation was provided back in Charlestown. Dudley, and Coleman. When the stagecoach era was Nathan Hale and his troops stopped here for breakfast replaced by the trolley and automobile, the inn became Dinner in January 1776, months before British troops captured an apartment house. David Lowell purchased the him and hanged him for treason. Colonial troops were historic inn in the 1980’s and has used it as an antique with All welcomed here on a frequent basis. store. The newly elected first president of the United States, Mendon Antique Center offers treasures from the the Fixin’s George Washington, stopped here on November 6, past. They may be found in the form of old furniture or 1789, on a post inaugural tour of the Northeast. By this framed pictures, or perhaps wooden boxes or dishes, 22-24 POUND TURKEY 12-14 POUND TURKEY Feeds approximately 7 people. but the real treasures are found in its history. Ammidon Feeds approximately 14 people. time, Philip Ammidon, Ichabod’s son, had joined his Includes: Stuffing, Mashed Includes: Stuffing, Mashed father as innkeeper, but he was not at home when the Inn has been a continuous participant in our town’s Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetable, Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetable, President arrived. Historian Florence Aldrich described activities since 1745. It has been a welcome friend for Cranberry Sauce & Dessert Cranberry Sauce & Dessert the entourage as led by a gentleman in uniform on a weary travelers of Middle Post Road and later, Hartford $299.00 $165.00 grey horse, two aides in uniform, also on grey horses, Turnpike. It was a welcome stopover for soldiers of the and then the President’s carriage pulled by bay horses Continental Army during the American Revolution, Onion Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, Pumpkin Bread - $12.99 Dozen ridden by two boys. A horse drawn baggage wagon and it provided shelter for people from war ravaged followed. 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NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 3 Offering a Handmade Welcome and Wish for a Wonderful Life

By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter hellscapeshellscapesby MARILYN HOLMAN A Mendon woman’s form of relaxation has turned into a way to “pay-it-forward” in her own community. SS Janis Grady has been crocheting since Bring the Ocean Home With You ! she was a young child, and although has taken some breaks along the years, she has never put down her needles for too long. “It’s a very relaxing hobby,” said Grady. “You can take it wherever you go.” After the birth of her grandchild last year, Grady realized that she could use Some of the hundreds of hats crocheted by this hobby to benefit other families as Mendon resident Janis Grady for infants at well, and began making hats to donate to Milford Regional Medica Center and for patients those in need. being helped by the Jimmy Fund. Grady family Over the past year, Grady has hand- photo made hundreds of hats which she has do- nated to the Milford Regional Medical Center maternity department for the newborn babies. “I had heard from a volunteer at the hospital that they were running out of baby hats,” Seaglass, Shells & Sand Sealed in a Window said Grady. “I knew that maybe there were some families that were going home without so I Using your sea glass & shells or mine wanted to help. The hats are a ‘welcome’ and a wish for a wonderful life.” As well as the hats for the newborns, Grady has also been crocheting hats for the Jimmy Sea Shell Jewelry • Angels • Seaglass Necklaces & Earrings • Bracelets • Candles Fund, a charity that hits close to home for her. “We have a niece who had neuroblastoma as an infant and a very close family friend who had Ewing’s Sarcoma when he was five and a recurrence at age 16, so we understand the heartbreak, the fear and the feeling of helplessness that goes along with the [cancer] diagno- sis,” said Grady. The hats sent to the Jimmy Fund are a little different than the newborn hats, explained Grady, for good reason. “These hats are fancier…these kids need a little bling and cheer in their lives,” she said. European Bead Jewelry Wreaths Shell Scapes Grady, an Administrative Assistant in the School Counseling Center at Nipmuc Regional Ornaments High School and an advisor for Nipmuc Student Council, understands the importance of Now Showing at Sparkleberries helping others. “Our students are always taking part in service projects,” she said. “They really make an 1790 Quaker Highway, Northbridge, MA effort to get out into the community to help make a difference.” MESSAGE ME ON FACEBOOK: Shellscapes by Marilyn Grady hopes that her “hobby” will inspire others to take up something that helps them to relax and de-stress, with maybe the added benefit of helping others at the same time. “For me, it’s a way of showing that someone cares, someone’s thinking of them, someone is hoping for them,” she said. “Plus it is something I really enjoy doing and is an awesome way to pay it forward.”

The Democratic Town Committees of Mendon and Milford endorse and support Brian Murray for State Representative.

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Joe Kennedy for Congress Democratic Congressman Joseph Kennedy Photo taken at the Democratic Party Booth at Mendon III (right) shares a moment with John Country Fair. Le to right are: Brian Murray, candidate for Dagnese (le ), Emily Murray and Milford 10th Worcester District state representative, Mendon Selectman Brian Murray at a campaign Democratic Town Committee Chair Tom Merolli, and rally earlier this month at which Kennedy Mendon Democratic Town Committee Members Peggy Veal endorsed Murray as his party’s candidate (seated) and Rand and Carolyn Barthel. for the Tenth Worcester District state representative seat race on November 8. Paid for by the Mendon and Milford Democratic Committees

4 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 It’s “Sandra,” not “Susan” Biagetti and Murray The Advertiser’s Club Face Off at Forum Directory By Kevin Rudden “What’s in a name?” asks Shakespeare’s Juliet. Staff Reporter/Columnist These are the businesses that contract to adver- “It’s a pleasure to see a man and a Plenty, if it’s on an official tise in The Upton and Mendon Town Crier at least woman on a political stage being civil to ballot. The Massachusetts 12 times a year. They receive a frequently discount, Secretary of State’s office feature article about their business (minimum 1/16 each other,” Robert Weishaar commented page ad) and listing in this directory. halfway through the Citizens for Milford had to reprint all the October 20 Candidates Forum. Coming November 8 ballots for Business Name...... Ad on Page the day after the final presidential debate, Hopedale, Mendon, Advantage Siding...... 24 his comment struck a nerve in the Milford, and Precinct 1 Boucher Energy Systems...... 26 Bright Insurance Agency...... 14 75-person audience gathered to talk to state in Medway because the original ones distributed C.J. Cilley Construction...... next representative candidates Sandra Biagetti, Cancun’s Mexican Restaurant...... next Republican, and Brian Murray, Democrat. to those communities’ town clerks listed the Cornerstone of Milford...... next Unlike the presidential candidates, the two Cook Company...... 24 wrong first name for the Republican Party candidate for the Tenth Worcester District state shook hands. Incumbent John Ferandes has Country Bumpkins...... next representative seat. Some of the ballots listing “Susan” instead of “Sandra” Biagetti did go out decided not to seek reelection. CPR Etc...... 10 Questions posed to the candidates to absentee ballot voters in the four towns, but the bulk of the erroneous ballots are being Crystal Industries...... next ranged from what they thought their replaced in time for next month’s plebiscite. “This is such a strange election cycle, that the next Crystal Room...... 17 biggest accomplishments were to what thing you know, the Secretary of State’s office will be calling me Susan Spaghetti, not Sandra Dewey Pest Control...... next they thought the biggest issues were facing Biagetti,” the candidate said. Diane’s Doghouse...... next the district towns of Hopedale, Mendon, Elizabeth Blake Orthodontic...... next ERA Key Realty, Theresa Sannicandro...... 27 Milford and Precinct 1 in Medway. 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A VIEW FROM THE COUNTRY JUST A THOUGHT LETTER TO THE EDITOR By Al Holman By Michelle Sanford Opposing Changes of Upton Board Last Saturday, September 29, 2016, was the 50th I’m sitting here on the couch Commemoration Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans writing this column in my of Selectmen Dinner. On Sunday 30, was the Ceremony at Green living room. The front door is To the Editor Hill Park Vietnam War Memorial in Worcester. closed but through two small Having served over 30 years in town government, Saturday the event was a wonderful dinner and windows at the top of the door 26 as Selectman, provides me an accurate perspective presentations, where in attendance were Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, I can see our American Flag flapping in the wind. as to how a Board of Selectmen functions, and why Worcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty, MG Perter M Aylward, and CPT It’s been a fixture on the outside of our home for a three member board is the most efficient. Serving Donald Troast, USN (Ret) just to name a few. There were also over 200 as long as I can remember and it is a rare occasion in my last term, which will expire prior to any Vietnam vets from every branch of the service, South Vietnamese vets when it’s not hung outside. proposed change, only reinforces my objectivity and and guests. I remember when we first moved here, our what I feel is best for Upton. Attracting citizens to The MA State Police Pipe and Drum Corps and WPI ROTC Cadets house needed quite a bit of work done to it. So become involved in their government has been an started the event of with the presentation of the colors which was a normally, all I wanted to do was look for new ongoing problem. Elected positions continue to go colorful and impressive display of American and Vietnamese flags. It flooring, paint colors, new furniture, decorations, un-challenged. We presently have elected positions was followed with a rendition of the National Anthem by the US Coast etc. Yet, one of the first things my husband went unfilled. Only two years ago a school committee seat Guard Academy Glee Club under the direction of Dr. Robert Newton. out and bought was a flag holder, which he was filled by a write in candidate. To think a board of That was an awesome. mounted to the outside of our home near the five members will attract a better pool of candidates The speakers by video and in person were impressive to say front door. And I remember, like it was yesterday, is naïve. By almost doubling the number of seats the least. Then Steve Petak, Chairman of the Vietnam The 50th when I came home the following day with our on the board, this weakened pool of candidates will Massachusetts Inc. Committee presented the DOD Commemoration first American flag to hang. However, when open the opportunity for persons running with Lapel Pins to every veteran who served from November 1, 1955 to my husband looked at it still in its packaging, I personal agendas, or their lacking concept of what May 15, 1975, regardless of location. It was an amazing time to see my promptly got the stink eye from him. “Made in the position entails. fellow vets finally be recognized formally for their service. Each and China?” he questioned aloud. “I don’t think so.” He Thinking a five member board could better share every one of them offered the final measure by oathI “ will support and promptly returned my purchase and came home the workload is also a misnomer in that the Town defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign with a flag which had been made in America. I Manager “manages” the town. The Board is elected to and domestic” and to finally be given a token of remembrance of that smiled and realized he certainly had a point and set policy. Decisions and actions are based on review service. will say I never made that rookie mistake again. of proposals submitted by department managers, Then Sunday at Green Hill Park Vietnam War Memorial Governor So I guess since that time, I may have taken not the board actually “running” the town as in the Charlie Baker, Mayor Joseph M. Petty, MG Perter M Aylward, and CPT for granted our decision to continually fly our past. An expansion will result in more opinionating Donald Troast, USN (Ret) spoke. The Ceremony was inspiring to say country’s flag outside our home. I recently spoke and less actual decision making. Simply put, with the least and again to see and hear words of thanks to those who gave to a local resident, a veteran, who doesn’t have three members, one votes aye, another nay, and the the last measure was humbling. The speakers were inspiring and the that choice. She lives in a condominium whose third member must be accountable and not defer program was filled with emotional presentation. association has various restrictions on doing so, responsibility. I feel privileged and honored to have been a small part of these two and from what I understand, this is a familiar rule Another proposal is to limit members to two events, and to the committee that labored long hours I say thank you. in many such communities. Many associations terms. A town selectmen is not like state and federal They were: Stephen Petak, Jo-Ann Morgan, Earl Fahey, Frank don’t allow its residents to affix anything to the positions. There are no “percs” and at $500 a year Andreotti, Nicole Grace, Joe Lutfy and Michael Lourie outside of their home, including flag holders. salary it’s actually a financial cost to hold the office. And that’s looking out my window - remembering and thankful to She has gone to her association, citing the Any Selectman will tell you, the first three years those who have or are currently fighting for freedom in the name of the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act, which is a learning experience, and only into the second United States of America, anywhere in the world prohibits property management organizations term is there an understanding of the job. Why is it from restricting homeowners from displaying the that corporate America seeks experience as a major flag of the United States on their property. Through hiring factor? Term limits will result in a “board in this, I hope she finds some resolution. Still, I find training”. If a Selectman seeks additional terms of MYSTERY PHOTO FOR NOVEMBER 4 it sad that in this country such an Act even had to office, let the voters be the judge if they are to return. be created. I urge you to vote down this proposed by-law. So after hearing her story, I’m thinking, here’s a Robert Fleming woman who has served her country (along with Upton multiple members of her family) and she’s not permitted to display an American flag in the front of her property, not even on Veteran’s Day. I shake my head at this and think how sadly ironic that is. Ask About Our Small

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6 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 Franklin Train Service Mendon Author Pens True Suspended for Two Story about an American boardingboarding andand doggiedoggie daycaredaycare Weekends Family’s Fight for Survival Construction work begins next weekend, During WWII November 4-6 and the following weekend, to replace the Shore Line Bridge along the Michael Tougias, of Fairmount/Franklin Commuter Rail Line, Mendon and a New York resulting in temporarily altered service for Times bestselling author travelers. As a result, rail service to Franklin of many true survival- will be suspended on both weekends. at-sea adventure books, The bridge, located in the Readville with journalist Alison section of Hyde Park providing service to O’Leary, shares the Franklin, is over the Amtrak Northeast remarkable details of corridor which provides service to the Downs family’s Providence station. Bridge replacement experience facing sharks, hypothermia, work will take place over the weekend of drowning, and dehydration in order to November 4-6, and November 11-13. survive a German U-boat’s torpedo attack At about 11 p.m. on Thursday, November of their ship in SO CLOSE TO HOME: A 3, the Fairmount upper Station and the True Story of an American Family’s Fight for bridge will be taken out of service. The Survival during World War II. Tougias is Franklin Branch will be taken out of also co-author of The Finest Hours, another service around 9 p.m. on Friday, November non-fiction historical thriller. Disney has 4. Shuttle service will be provided from released The Finest Hours as a major motion Friday night, November 4, through Sunday, picture starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, November 6, with commuter rail service Holliday Grainger, Casey Affleck, and Eric resuming on Monday, November 7, at 4 Bana. a.m. Meticulously researched using primary The contractor will be working around sources – direct interviews, eyewitness Dr. Steven V. Pittman, DMD | Dr. John P. Ouano, DMD | Dr. Wael Youse, DMD the clock starting Thursday, November 3, at accounts, and original documents – SO WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL 11 p.m. until 4 a.m., Monday, November 7, CLOSE TO HOM, published by Pegasus, A wisdom tooth or third molar can become trapped under the gums and to demolish the existing bridge and put in reconstructs the events leading up to become infected or damage the other teeth. We have performed thousands of wisdom tooth extractions. It takes less than an hour and place the proposed new bridge. The existing May 19, 1942, when a German U-boat in can be done right in our offices. Before removing a wisdom tooth, we'll bridge will be removed Friday night into the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey – the evaluate them and answer all of your questions. Saturday morning and the new bridge freighter Heredia – forty miles off New DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY will be placed Saturday night into Sunday Orleans. Most of the Heredia’s crew were Dental implants are the most innovative area in morning. merchant seamen, but there were also a dentistry today. Spaces from missing teeth can be The following weekend, the Franklin Line handful of civilians, including the Downs fixed using dental implants - titanium "anchors" 113 Water Street, Milford, MA 01757 will again be taken out of service around 9 family – parents Ray Sr. and Ina and their that are used to substitute tooth roots to support a dental crown or bridge. With implants, you can talk, p.m. on November 11 so that the contractor two children, 8-year-old Ray “Sonny” Jr. eat and laugh like you did with your natural teeth." can perform work on the east approach slab and 11-year-old Lucille. Fast asleep, the 172 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532 and bring the bridge work to completion. Downses had no idea that two torpedoes A bus bridge and shuttle service will be were heading their way. When the ship provided, with service resuming on Sunday, exploded, all four members of the family November 13, at 4 p.m. were separated from each other. More Service updates will be provided via the than half the crew and passengers aboard MBTA website: www.mbta.com/rider_ the Heredia perished, but incredibly, after tools/transit_updates/. eighteen hours in the ocean struggling against sharks, drowning, hypothermia and dehydration --with little hope for rescue --- all the members of the Downs family were WCS Pays it Forward still alive. This is a book about heroism and what with Pies everyday folks are capable of in extreme This fall, Whitinsville Christian School situations. And at its heart, it’s the story (WCS) held their 13th annual Dutch Apple about the strength of this family’s love, Pie Sale. On October 21, approximately 350 and their determination to stay together volunteers gathered in the school’s gym to and support each other, during their assemble 7,292 of the famous Dutch apple ordeal and over the course of their lives. pies. Ina and Ray Downs were never materially A new offering this year was the wealthy, but they gave their children opportunity to purchase pies for donation indelible impressions of the meanings of to area food banks. The Apple Pie determination, perseverance and resilience. Committee was extremely pleased with the Ray “Sonny” Downs, now a vibrant and result: over 850 pies were purchased. “The thriving 81-year-old, is a top salesman Pay it Forward with Pies initiative was the in the financial industry living in single greatest accomplishment that came Massachusetts. After graduating from high out of this year’s pie sale and my deepest school, he went to University of Texas, hope is that this is just the beginning. I Austin on a basketball scholarship and would love to exceed 850 pies and see this set the record for highest season scoring expand to an even greater blessing in our average that still stands today (ahead of community. There is so much need and superstar Kevin Durant!). He was then people were so appreciative to receive drafted by the NBA’s St. Louis Hawks but the pies,” said Erika Johnson, Apple Pie opted for a future in insurance and finance. Committee Team Member. Organizations receiving the pies had some tie to WCS, either by their location or a connection to a family at the school. Some of the largest recipients were The People’s First Food Pantry in Uxbridge, Peace of Bread and St. Patrick’s in Whitinsville, St. Denis in Douglas, and Red D Compassion in Worcester where the pies will be served at a Thanksgiving dinner and given to families for Christmas. In total, 15 different food pantries, representing 10 towns received pies.

NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 7 Upton News Holiday Closings at Upton Massachusetts Forest and Park Friends Network Meets in Upton Center The Upton Center, Farm St., will be closed On October 29, there was a beautiful sunrise, followed on Friday, November 11 in observance of by showers, and a rainbow over Upton as members of the Veterans Day and on Thursday, November Massachusetts Forest and Park Friends Network came to the VFW 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance in Upton for their 9th annual gathering. Ellen Arnold a member of Thanksgiving. of Friends of Upton State Forest (FUSF) and a facilitator for the Massachusetts Forest and Park Friends Network welcomed all Upton Senior Center before turning over the podium to facilitator, Michael Toomey, The Upton Center is open Monday through who was moderator for the day. The 28 people in attendance Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff is available by represented 19 different organizations that volunteer and advocate phone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are for Massachusetts state parks. As each person introduced themselves subject to change. Please call 508-529-4558 and explained a little bit about their group and accomplishments, it with any questions. became clear how diverse the Massachusetts park system is and how Friday, November 4 Senator Moore’s Turkey Dinner, 12 p.m. much volunteers bring to it. Tuesday, November 8 The agenda involved several roundtable discussions. Nicholas Election Day, Rides Provided to Nipmuc High Connors, Director of External Relations and Partnerships for School the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Lunch Trip to BVT’s 3 Seasons, 11:15 a.m. (DCR), along with Jennifer Norwood, Director of the Office of Wednesday, November 9 Public-Private Partnerships at the Executive Office of Energy and Upton Police, 9 a.m. Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) led a discussion about Partnerships Friends of Upton State Forest member, Chris Scott receiving an SHINE Appointments, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the agency. award from DCR Commissioner Leo Roy and Ellen Arnold of Veterans Day Concert at Memorial School, They introduced the draft MOA, taking questions and comments so Friends of Upton State Forest. Contributed photo 10 a.m., Van departs 9:40 p.m. that they could refine the document. Shopping Trip to Market Basket, Hudson, was nominated by Friends of Upton State Forest (FUSF). Scott 12:30 p.m. DCR Commissioner Leo Roy addressed the group about The was a Charter member, the first Recording Secretary, and has Thursday, November 10 State of DCR sharing his goals and priorities for the agency. After Veterans Day Breakfast and Pinning Ceremony, his remarks he welcomed questions and comments. The agency has been Treasurer of FUSF since 2007. She is the first to volunteer 9 a.m. seen several budget cutbacks in recent years and he recognizes the when the FUSF needs a raffle, baked goods, or a volunteer for Friends of Rachel BVT Dinner, 5 p.m. value of Friends groups in assisting DCR to meet their goals. The an event. Scott has done registration at the Friends Network Friday, November 11 event wrapped up with the fourth roundtable presentation by Scott Gathering for nine years. In addition to her work with FUSF Upton Center Closed for Veterans Day Morrill, DCR Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program Coordinator she is the chair of the Upton Conservation Commission. Monday, November 14 presenting “Off Highway Vehicle Trails: Opportunity or Adversity.” Central Valley District Ranger, Dave Furey was also Senator Moore’s Office Hours, 9 to 10 a.m. Each year the Network gives a Volunteer of the Year award to nominated by FUSF for his dedication to educating park Wellness Talk w/Jessica, 12:30 p.m. visitors and to keeping our Valley parks safe. His friendly Walk in the Park, 1 p.m. members nominated by their Friends group and a “DCR Friend of manner and smile make him a wonderful DCR “ambassador.” Tuesday, November 15 the Year” to DCR employees who do outstanding work and work Nature Talk w/Park Ranger Viola, 12:30 p.m. well with their park friends group. This year Chris Scott from Upton More information about the Massachusetts Forest and Park Wednesday, November 16 Friends Network can be found at NetworkingFriends. Upton Police, 9 a.m. SHINE appointments, 9 to 12 p.m. Shopping Trip to Salvation Army, Shaw’s, Job Lots, Walmart Loop, Northbridge, 12:30 p.m. Boy Scout Wreath Sale Upton Resident Fined by Condo Thursday, November 17 Bake Sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Association for Flying American Flag Friday, November 18 By Michelle Sanford BVT Salon Visit, 9 a.m. Staff Reporter/Columnist Afternoon Movie & Snack, 12:30 p.m. Nancilee Holbrook is a proud American who, along with many members Men’s Club Supper, 5:30 p.m. of her family, served in the military and sadly has buried a decorated nephew Monday in Arlington Cemetery who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. So she was Tai Chi, 1 p.m. “shocked and saddened,” when she was told by her condo association’s Board Tuesday of Trustees that she was not allowed to fly an American flag in the front of her Card Players Group, 10 a.m. home. Wii Games, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Holbrook resides in the Samreen Villa Condominiums in Upton. “We’re a Strength and Stretch, 11 a.m. Goldstar Family,” she said, referring to those families who lost family members Library Table, 11 a.m. during the Iraq War. For months, Holbrook has been fighting with her condo Canasta, 12:30 p.m. association, who told her initially she was not allowed to fly the flag outside the Thursday front of her home daily, nor on the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or during Flag Day Knit and Crochet, 10 a.m. because the mount would need to be attached to the exterior of her unit. “They Bingo, 1 p.m. even said they’d fine me for placing a small (American) flag in a planter on my Friday front porch,” she said. Blood Pressure Checks with EMT, 10:30 a.m. The condo association’s regulations state, No“ Unit Owner shall cause or permit anything to be hung or displayed on the outside of windows or placed on the outside walls or doors of any building or Units, and no sign, awning, canopy, shutter or radio or television antenna shall be affixed to or placed upon the exterior walls or doors, roof or any part thereof, or exposed On or at any window, without the prior consent of the Trustees.” Members of the Upton Boy Scout Troop 132 will Yet, Holbrook noted that residents have satellite dishes attached to their be knocking on doors twice this year to sell holiday porches, roofs, and the sides of their homes. “But they won’t allow two screws by wreaths to support their troop. The pre-sale will be our entrances to hold an American flag?” the weekend of November 5-6 with regular wreath After some correspondence between Holbrook, the Board, and the condo’s sale and delivery will be held on Saturday, November manager, April Blais, Holbrook was allowed to display her flag outside her home, Reliable Pet Sitting 26. Wreaths will also be for sale on the Upton Town however it had to be placed on the back deck and hung by a vertical pole. “Now, Professional Dog, Cat, and Common on November 26. All sales will begin at 9 I have to hide my flag in the back?” she questioned. “When you put it in the Horse Care at Your Home a.m. Wreaths will cost $15 for one, $25 for two. The stand, the flag touches the deck and the wind tips it over.” As a result, Holbrook price includes a deep red weather resistant velvet bow attached a flag holder to her own canopy on the back deck but was fined by the for each wreath. association $25, which compounds monthly until less taken down. To order online visit www.troopwebhost.org/ Holbrook’s brother, John, who is a retired Blackhawk pilot and the father of Troop132Upton/. Holbrook’s nephew who died serving his country, sent an email to Blais, who is acting as a liaison between Holbrook and the condo association. In the email, CALL MAGGIE This is the troop’s one major fund raiser for the year. The money raised will help support the cost of he cited the Freedom to Fly the American Flag Act of 2005. “The law does not 508-529-6402 or running the troop, new equipment and trips. Being a allow associations to restrict the homeowner’s capacity to fly the United States 508-769-9634 Boy Scout is a wonderful way to work towards both flag. The substantial interest of the condominium association cannot be and is not compromised by flying the colors of our beloved Nation, our Country, or Will Administer Medications individual and team goals. Scouts also learn useful our State in which the association resides. It is in the history of our country to Will Take Pet to Vet Appintment outdoor, life and leadership skills. To make a donation in lieu of buying a wreath, proudly and affectionately display our national standard in times of national Very Dependable please call Bethany Ferreira, the Wreath Sale holidays and as well on a daily basis.” Year Round Reliability Coordinator at 508-494-3303 or donate online. Holbrook said she plans to continue her fight and hopes that soon she and Daily Basis • No Overnights Thank you for supporting Upton Boy Scout Troop the condo association can come to an agreement that will allow her and other 132. residents to fly their American flags in front of their homes. Over 35 Years Professional Experience in Horse and Dog Training and Care.

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UPTON TOWN LIBRARY math and science, and even fun subjects ◆ STM CITIZENS PETITION from front page Town Meeting Article 2 Main St, Upton • 508-529-6272 • uptonlibrary.org such as candle making, dog training and Tu, Wed, Th 10-8 • Fri, Sat 9-2, Sun & Mon closed floral arranging. These are real, professional Aims to Keep Tax Rate two are making decisions for more than classes, not just you-tube videos, all free with 7,000 people. “Nothing against the current Submitted by Nicole Claire, Children’s your Upton Library card. Unchanged Selectmen, but we think there’s too much By Michelle Sanford Librarian and Matthew Bachtold, Library power in too few hands,” she said. Staff Reporter/Columnist Director Storytimes for November Selectman Robert Fleming disagrees In an effort to keep the tax rate the same November hours Join us in November for Preschool with the measure. “Thinking a five member as last year, Upton residents will kick off a Upton Library has the following changes storytime on Thursdays and Baby storytime board could better share the workload Special Town Meeting with an article that to regular hours in November: on Fridays. is misnomer in that the Town Manager aims to utilize free cash to help reduce Friday, November 11 – Closed Preschool storytime for ages 3 to 6 years “manages” the town. The Board is elected expenditures. The November 15 meeting Wednesday, November 23 – 10 a.m. to 3 will be held on Thursday, November 10 and to set policy. Decisions and actions are will take place at Nipmuc Regional High p.m.- 17 and December 1 at 10:30 a.m. based on review of proposals submitted School and begin at 7 p.m. In total, 20 Thursday, November 24 – Closed Baby storytime for ages 0 to 3 years will by department managers, not the board articles are on the warrant. Friday, November 25 – Closed be held on Friday, November 4 and 18 and actually “running” the town as in the past,” Selectman Robert Fleming explained Saturday, November 26 – 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. December 2 at 10:30 a.m. he said in a written statement. that if Article 1 passes, the tax rate will stay No storytimes during Thanksgiving week The petition also sets term limits allowing the same however, that doesn’t necessarily Museum Passes or on Veteran’s day. Signups are not required, Selectmen to serve for two consecutive mean tax bills won’t increase for everyone. Fall is a great time to make use of Upton drop-in guests welcome! Get the latest terms, totaling six years. “Six years is more “You cannot effectively say that a tax bill Library’s discount museum passes. Passes are information from the Storytime Information than enough time to represent the public,” will be the same because assessments and funded by the Friends of the Upton Library. page at uptonlibrary.org or on our facebook said Stoopack. However, according to evaluations change. So if someone had a Please call to reserve a pass for a specific page: Storytime at Upton Town Library. Selectman Chair James Brochu setting term re-evaluation to their property of $40,000 date. Watch for announcements of special guests! limits would not be in the best interest of up—that’s going to have a significant Pass highlights include: Tower Hill the community. “There’s so much to learn impact—even if the tax rate stays the same.” Botanic Gardens – half price, Old Sturbridge Library Book Discussion Group during a Selectman’s first term. It’s really Several capital purchases for the Public Village – half price, Worcester Art Museum The library supports a monthly book during the second term when you have a Works Departments are also on the warrant – two people free, and New England discussion group, which alternates between much clearer understanding of how things and include Article 5 which is requesting Aquarium – admits four for $10 each. fiction and non-fiction titles. All titles work.” Fleming agreed, also noting it should $54,500 to purchase and equip a one-ton For a full listing of museum passes, see our are selected by the members, and copies be up to voters to determine if a Selectman truck that will replace a 15-year-old Ford website uptonlibrary.org or visit us and ask of the book are available at the Library. will return to office. F350. Article 6 is also another request for the library services brochure! Meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. on the A second citizen’s petition on the warrant for approximately $42,000 to purchase a last Wednesday of each month at Memorial is requesting the Selectmen formally one-ton pickup truck for the DPW and Free Online Classes Elementary School. declare they are opposed to an extension of Parks Departments that will replace a 2006 Your Upton Library card gives you free Our November meeting is delayed due the Algonquin Pipeline, namely the West model. And Article 7 is seeking $30,000 to access to hundreds of free online classes, to Thanksgiving, so join us on December 7 Boylston Lateral, of which four miles would purchase a two-ton paving roller for the provided by Universal Class. Get started by to discuss Kitchens of the Great Midwest by run through Upton. The petition also DPW. The town’s current roller is more than clicking “digital resources” on our website J. Ryan Stradal, a novel exploring the ways requests that the Selectmen disallow the 30 years old and has exceeded its useful life. uptonlibrary.org. Courses are self-paced, food creates community and a sense of construction of any and all similar projects Article 11 is seeking $22,500 to replace and include lessons, readings, videos and identity. that may later be proposed. the transmission of the Fire Department’s assessments. Many courses offer interaction And a third citizen’s petition aims to Tanker 2 with an automatic version that will with real instructors, and can provide Need More Information? amend the zoning bylaws in Section 6.2.6 allow more members of the Department to continuing education credits. Classes are For the latest information about which discusses design requirements for drive it. Article 12 also concerns the Fire offered in many subjects, including practical Upton Town Library, visit our website at all wireless data transfer facilities. The Department and is requesting $9,722 to lessons in medical care, software, business uptonlibrary.org or contact Upton Town current bylaw states the maximum allowed purchase and install an upgrade for the key operations; educational classes in history, Library at 508-529-6272. height of a tower is 150 feet; the petition access system at the Station. is requesting the height be changed to Other financial articles include Article 200 feet. The November 15 Special Town 2 which is seeking $67,615 from free Veterans Breakfast & Pinning Senator Moore Meeting warrant will take place at Nipmuc cash in order to pay various shortfalls The Upton Center will be serving a delicious Office Hours Regional High School and begin at 7 p.m. or unforeseen expenses, including Town breakfast in honor of Veterans on Thursday, November State Senator Michael Counsel expenses, recreation wages, 10 at 9 a.m. The meal will be followed by a pinning Moore, D. Millbury, will hold and animal control wages. Article 3 ceremony for the Veterans in attendance. Whether you office hours at the Upton Upton Center Bake Sale will supplement the town’s Other Post are a Veteran, know a Veteran, or just want to show Center, Farm St. on Monday, The Upton Center, Farm St, will be Employment Benefits fund $100,000 if your appreciation for one— please join us in honor of November 14, from 9 to 10 holding a bake sale with plenty of delicious passed. their service. Please call the Center 508-529-4558, to a.m. Upton residents are treats to benefit Tri-Valley Inc on Thursday, Article 8 will put $20,000 toward the register. The breakfast is free to Veterans. A donation of invited to stop by and chat. November 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tri- town’s sign replacement program and $3 is suggested for all others. Valley provides in-home and community Article 9 will fund engineering services services throughout Central Massachusetts. totaling $10,000 in order to construct a Please consider baking a treat, buying one, geographic information system showing Upton Woman’s Club Fall Fair or both—to help support this worthy cause. Upton’s water system. Article 10 will Please call the Center, 508-529-4558, if provide an additional $5,000 to the you’d like to volunteer to bake. Conservation Fund. Articles 13 and 14 concern Community Preservation Act funding. Article 13 will set Bloomer Girls Holiday aside funding to be placed into the Historic, Fundraiser Open Space, Community Housing, and the Please join the Upton Bloomer Girls remainder in the 2017 undesignated reserve December 13 at 6 p.m. at the Nipmuc Rod CPA funds. And Article 14 will make the & Gun Club for a fun night of fundraising. fourth year principal and interest payments Participants will make holiday centerpieces for the Town Hall renovations totaling under the direction of the owner of Petal & $292,050. Crumb Florist. Tickets are $50 per person. If residents support Article 15, $5,000 There will be raffles, door prizes and a cash will be utilized to upgrade the Library’s bar. Please call 508-529-3826 for tickets. bathrooms, and in order to repair the town’s portion of the Fisk Mill Bridge, Article 16 is seeking $280,000. And Article 17 asks voters to approve Annual Turkey Supper at $10,000 to prepare a town-owned property at 28 Hartford Ave. North to be sold. United Parish Article 4 is not financial, but seeks to United Parish of Upton invites all to their allow the Director of Public Works to enter Annual Turkey Supper with all the fixings into an employment contact for up to three on Saturday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. years with the town; under the current law, The annual Upton Woman’s Club Fall Fair will be held November 5 at Blackstone Valley Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $5 for the Director has a one-year contract. Regional Voc Tech School, 65 Pleasant St., Upton, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The fair will children, may be purchased from the parish feature: country kitchen, interior designs, gift baskets, pre-owned treasures, knitted & office or by calling 508-529-3192. The needlework items, raffles and baked goods. There will be a food court which includes Upton Center will provide Upton seniors hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, clam chowder and apple crisp. A handmade quilt made by with free transportation; call 508-529-4558 the quilting group will be raffled on the day of the fair. There will be 25+ vendors selling to reserve a ride. gourmet products, angel hair alpacas, radia herbs and much more.

NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 9 Mendon News

Mendon Meetings TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY and start at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting Aging Well Day Monday, November 7 29 North Ave., Mendon • 508-473-3259 • TaftPub- room. We are always happy to welcome new The LPN program of Blackstone Valley Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. licLibrary.org book club members. Copies of each book Tech is looking for senior volunteers to Tuesday, November 8 Tu, Wed 10-7 • Thurs 3-7 • Fri 12-5 • Sat 9-12 • are available at the downstairs circulation Closed Sun & Mon attend their Aging Well Day on Thursday, Election Day, Miscoe Hill School, 6:15 a.m. desk. Upcoming book club selections are as November 10 from 8 a.m. to about 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. follows: Thursday, November 10 This free program will allow the nursing Submitted by Tara Windsor, Children’s November’s discussion: Wild by Cheryl Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. students of Blackstone Valley Technical Librarian, and Andrew Jenrich, Director Strayed Friday, November 11 School in Upton to put their skills to use November Closings December’s discussion: Burial Rites by Town Hall Closed for Veteran’s Day on people. In addition, the staff will offer The Taft Public Library will be closed Hannah Kent Monday, November 14 a light breakfast and delicious lunch with Planning Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m. on Friday, November 11 for Veterans January’s discussion: The No. 1 Ladies’ your choice of entrée after completing the All Mendon meeting dates and times are Day and on Thursday, November 24 for Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith morning program. Past participants can’t say subject to change. For the most up to date Thanksgiving. It will be open on Friday, Contact us at 508-473-3259 for further enough about this thorough medical review. information, go to www.mendonma.gov. November 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular details. hours resume on Saturday, November 26. Please call Amy Wilson Kent at the Mendon Senior Center at 508-478-6175 to register; November Children’s News Mendon Senior Center your participation is appreciated. Space is Friends of the Taft Public Library Story & Craft Time The Mendon Senior Center serves Mendon limited. The Friends of the Taft Public Library All ages are welcome and no registration residents 60 years of age or older, people with typically meet at 5:30 p.m. on the last Friday disabilities, and care givers. Hours of operation is required for these story hours on Tuesdays are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to of each month upstairs in the Library. at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Wednesdays at Mendon Historic Plaque 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or call Come and join in on the fun and help them 10:30 a.m. Themes this month are: Program 508-478-6175. strengthen the Library’s connection with the November 8 and 9: City - no 10:30 a.m. As the Town of Mendon begins its Friday, November 4 Mendon community! For more information program on November 8 due to the Young th Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. visit the Taft Public Library website and click 350 Birthday Celebrations, the Mendon Scientist presentation Historical Commission and Mendon Wednesday, November 9 on the ‘Friends of the Taft Library’ link or November 15 and 16: Squirrel Council on Aging Meeting, Time to be Historical Society are pleased to offer the email the Friends at friendsoftaftlibrary@ November 22 and 23: Thanksgiving Determined gmail.com. Historic Plaque Program. The Program, Thursday, November 10 November 29 and 30: Magic first introduced in 2000, helps to identify Aging Well Day, BVT, Register at Mendon Senior and give special recognition to the Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. LuLaRoe Pop Up Boutique Fundraiser Itty Bitty Story Time Shop ‘til you drop on Thursday, November town’s rich and diverse historical assets. Tri-Valley Nutrition Presentation, Salt, Itty Bitty Story time is designed for our A generous donation by the Mendon Sodium, How Much? 11 a.m. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. when the Friends youngest patrons: birth to 3 years old. This Historical Society will offset the cost of Friday, November 11 will be hosting a LuLaRoe pop up boutique program, which is a great way to introduce Senior Center Closed for Veteran’s Day in the downstairs meeting room in the new the plaques for interested homeowners. a young child to the library, includes stories, The discounted price of the plaque is $25 Saturday, November 12 library. LuLaRoe is an exclusive clothing songs, musical instruments, and a whole Scouting for Food Event for Mendon Food and numbers are limited so we encourage line designed to fit women of all ages, sizes, lot more to keep the little ones engaged and Pantry homeowners to act early. and shapes. A portion of all proceeds will be entertained! Itty Bitty Story time takes place Monday, November 14 donated to the Friends organization. Applications will be available at the New Friends of Mendon Elders, 11 a.m. on Tuesdays from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Join us Taft Public Library, the Mendon Post Office, Wednesday, November 16 for a lot of fun, no registration required. Cookies and Cocoa Ugly Sweater Holiday and the Mendon Town Hall. Application Podiatry Clinic, Call for an Appointment, are available online at www.mendonma. 9 to 11 a.m. Party Book Clubs gov. Priority will be given to older homes Thursday, November 17 On Saturday, December 3 come to the The 8-12 book club will be meeting on Mendon Minstrels Chorus performing Changes Taft clad in your most revolting holiday in the community. For more information or Thursday, November 17 at 5 p.m. to discuss assistance email [email protected]. & Harvest Potluck Luncheon, 11 a.m. sweater at 3 p.m. Our First Annual Cookies The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story by Monday The Town of Mendon has an inventory of and Cocoa Ugly Sweater Holiday Party is for Mary Downing Hahn. Registration is Food Pantry (First Monday of the Month), 9 a.m. more than 200 homes that are considered Young Adults ages 10 and up and sponsored required and books are available at the to 12 p.m. by the Friends of the Taft Public Library. historically significant and yours could Whole Foods, 9 a.m. children’s desk. be one. Visit the Massachusetts Cultural Cribbage and Bridge, 9 a.m. Get ready for cookie decorating, games, and prizes for the top three (or should we Resource Information System (MACRIS) Chorus, 12:30 p.m. Tutors with Tails at http://mhc-macris.net or follow the Tuesday say bottom three) ugliest sweaters. Pre- The Tutors with Tails program is for any link at www.mendonma.gov/historical- Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. registration is needed, so visit the library child who would like to practice reading. commission. Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. TaftPublicLibrary.org for further details. Each child will be paired up with a dog and Hand and Foot Card Game, 1 p.m. will read to them for 15 minutes. The dogs Wii Bowling, 1 p.m. Author Sarah Fine provide a non-judgmental safe environment Fall Prevention Exercise, 1:30 p.m. 2016 Lions International The visit from Sarah Fine, author of for children. The program is designed to SHINE by Appointment, (Alternating Tuesdays) the Young Adult series Guards of the Peace Poster Contest Wednesday help increase reading fluency and promote Grocery Shopping Van, 8 a.m. (Alternating Shadowlands as well as Of Metal and Wishes, a child’s confidence in their reading ability. The Mendon Lions Club is sponsoring Wednesdays) its sequel Of Dreams and Rust, and a number Next month’s session will take place on the Lions International Peace Poster Panera Bread, 9 a.m. of Adult fiction titles will be scheduled for Thursday, December 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 Contest. All students, from any school T’ai Chi, 9 a.m. early in the new year. Fine’s most recent YA p.m. Registration is required as space is or homeschool, of ages 11, 12 or 13 on Thursday release, The Impostor Queen, was published limited. November 15, are eligible to participate. Cribbage, 9 a.m. in January of this year and the follow- This art contest for kids encourages young Stretch and Flexibility, 9 a.m. up The Cursed Queen will be released in Coloring Contest for Tree Lighting people worldwide to express their visions Lunch Club, $3, 12 p.m. January of 2017. The library and Friends of peace. For more than 25 years, millions Evening Yoga, 5:30 p.m. Stop by the library beginning November group are arranging to have Fine visit with 15 and grab a coloring sheet for your chance of children from nearly 100 countries have Taft’s Teen Book Club for a discussion of to be the person who “flips the switch” participated in the contest. one of her books. Stay tuned! Please check to light the Mendon Christmas Tree in The theme of the 2016-17 Peace Poster TaftPublicLibrary.org for further details on Founder’s Park on December 2! Upon Contest is “A Celebration of Peace.” See her visit this winter. turning in your completed coloring sheet http://www.lionsclubs.org/resources/EN/ your name will be put in a drawing to win pdfs/PPC_rules.pdf for contest rules. Adult Book Club the honor. All sheets must be turned in by Please contact Colleen Oncay of the All book club meetings are on the first November 30. 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10 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 Mendon News Mendon Library Friends Recognized for Fundraising Efforts By Michelle Sanford which included naming opportunities at the Staff Reporter/Columnist new library for larger donations and funding Mendon’s Friends of the Taft Public from the Friends Annual Book and Bake Library were recently recognized for Sale were also contributed. One particular their incredible fundraising efforts which event, Cow Chip Bingo, was recognized ultimately helped close a large deficit because it raised nearly $7,000 alone. “They relating to the library’s relocation project. As [the MFOL] thought the Cow Chip Bingo a result, on Friday, October 28, the Friends was the most unique event out of all the group was presented with the 2016 Donna nominees,” said Library Director Andrew Forand Fantastic Friends Award. Jenrich, who nominated the Mendon The award was presented by Alice Welch, Friends for the award. President of the Massachusetts Friends Friends President Gabrielle Porciello said of Libraries (MFOL), and is given to only the group was really surprised when Jenrich one Friends organization each year. Since gave them the news they had won. “We December 2014, the Friends worked on never even knew he was nominating us,” she raising funds for the new library when it was said. The MFOL also gave a $200 check to discovered there was a rather large shortfall the Taft Library as well as another check for in the budget due to a number of unforeseen $300 for the Friends as part of the award. structural issues with the former St. Although the new Library has been open Michael’s building. As a result, much needed for several months, staff is continuing with funding was necessary in order to complete the building’s final touches. As a result, the Mendon’s Friends of the Taft Library recently received the 2016 Donna Forand Fantastic the long awaited renovation project. That’s Friends fundraising efforts are ongoing. Friends Award for their fundraising efforts. Pictured are back row, L to R: Friends Vice when the Friends jumped in to organize Jenrich said he’s hoping to purchase more President Sue Allen, Friends Treasurer Leesa Michael, Friends Secretary Caitriona Scott an ambitious capital campaign working furniture for patrons, additional storage and Library Director Andrew Jenrich. Front row, L to R: MFOL President Alice Welch and tirelessly over time to raise $92,000. units, IPods, and possibly a large television Friends President Gabrielle Porciello. The group organized a donation appeal, screen.

Limiting Sodium in the Diet Mendon 350th Anniversary Store Hours Mary Brunelle with the Tri-Valley Nutrition program will be on hand at the Mendon Senior Need some Mendon 350th Anniversary memorabilia? The • Friday, December 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Santa Parade Center, Providence St., on Thursday, November 10 Mendon 350th Anniversary Store will be open at the following and Holiday Tree Lighting at Founders Park at 11a.m. to discuss sodium and the daily use of salt. dates and locations in November and December to sell the • Saturday, December 3: 9 a.m. to noon at 1 Maple St. This informative presentation will include recipes, full line of clothing and other memorabilia. • Saturday, December 10: 9 a.m. to noon at 1 Maple St. samples and prizes! Call 508-478-6175 or stop by • Friday, November 4: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Trivia Night at the • Saturday, December 17: 9 a.m. to noon at 1 Maple St. the Mendon Senior Center to register for this free End Zone Sports Pub, Rt.16 In addition, commemorative mugs, bracelets and key education al program. Why not consider joining us • Saturday, November 5: 9 a.m. to noon at 1 Maple St chains are sold at the Mendon branch offices of Charles River for spaghetti & meatball lunch afterwards. Please • Thursday, November 24: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Turkey Bank, Dean Bank and Milford National Bank and Trust sign up for lunch separately at least 48 hours in Trot start, Mendon Twin Drive-in, Rt. 16 Company. advance. The cost of lunch is $3 per person. • Saturday, November 26: 9 a.m. to noon at 1 Maple St

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By Kevin Rudden Kris Kringle Fair Staff Reporter/Columnist Hopedale Unitarian Parish Take “Donald Trump’s” Hopedale Center word for it: Last Saturday night’s Mendon 350th Saturday, November 12 Anniversary Celebration 10am - 2pm Costume Party, Dinner & Dance was a “huuuge” Holiday crafts, baked goods, media room, cookie success. At least that’s what walk, luncheon, jewelry, ra es, attic treasures, a man dressed as Trump, cheeses, dips & spreads accompanied by a woman dressed as Hillary Clinton, told anyone who approached 65 Hopedale St. him at the Grandview Hopedale Ballroom. The Mendon 350th Anniversary Committee and the Mendham Brush Association – a/k/a the Brothers of the Brush – The “Best Halloween Costume” award was The “Best Period Costume Award” was already knew their second in won by Patrick and Ashley Makridakis, won by Jonathan Dudley as a colonial a series of events spanning 13 dressed as the Mad Hatter and Alice in gentleman and Jody Kurczy as a Civil War months would be “huuuge” Wonderland. era belle. when the 350 tickets sold out in just a few weeks last month. stage and join The BaHa Brothers Band in crooning one of his tunes. Taking the fear out of Dentistry And as for the sentence on Part of the evening’s fun was just walking around the ballroom to see what friends one smile at a time. the tickets that stated, “Please and neighbors were wearing. As costumes were judged, participants paraded around the come dressed in Costume”? ballroom several times to show off their creativity. Most did, depicting an array The “Best Halloween Costume” award went to Patrick and Ashley Makridakis, dressed of characters including as the Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland. The “Best Period Costume” award went to Trump and Clinton, ghosts, Jonathan Dudley as a colonial gentleman and Jody Kurczy as a Civil War era belle. monsters, cowboys and One of the highlights of the night was waiting to see who won the raffle to receive cowgirls, Keystone Kops a framed jersey signed by New England Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski. Phyllis and – keeping with the Tetreault scored with the winning ticket. The auction for local artist Chuck Noel’s initial 350th Anniversary theme print of downtown Mendon was won by Kevin Rudden. – Pilgrims and colonial The event committee – consisting of Dick Ferruci, Theresa Clifton, Jeanne Fichtner, gentlemen and ladies. “Elvis” Kathleen Sedgeley Nicholson and Kathleen Pisani – received a “huuuge” round of General,General, C Cosmeticosmetic & Implant Dentistr Dentistryy even got to get up on the applause from attendees for their hard work in putting together the thoroughly enjoyable event.

NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 11 Mendon News Hundreds Attend Mendon’s “Trunk-or-Treat” Donor Tree Grows at Taft Public Despite a cold rainfall, several hundred children and Library parents attended Mendon’s first “Trunk-or-Treat” held At the official grand opening of the last Sunday at Memorial new Taft Public Library in Mendon on Field. Roughly two dozen September 13, a 12 by 8-foot Donor people decorated their car Tree wall mural, designed and painted trunks as a place to hand out Michelle Arsenault of Mendon was treats to participants. The unveiled. Michelle donated 40 hours of best decorated trunk was this her time over the summer to complete Mendon police cruiser, staffed the mural to which leaves, engraved by (left to right) Patrolman with library donors’ names, were Matt Pichel, Patrolman Ed then attached. Michelle is a Senior Pokornicki and Sergeant Matt at Nipmuc Regional High School Hoar. Kevin Rudden photo and plans to attend college next fall, majoring in Art Education.

Mendon Minstrels News from SHINE Sizing Up Some Giant Pumpkins Chorus & Harvest It’s that time of year again. For those who have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Melissa Smart of Potluck Luncheon Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), residents should have Norfolk, who works The Mendon Senior Center received information by the end of September. It is in Mendon, was the will proudly present the important to understand this information because winner of the contest to Mendon Minstrels Chorus it explains the changes in the plan for 2017. During guess the weight of the performing an eclectic playlist the annual Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – two giant pumpkins in of songs featuring ‘Changes” on December 7), individuals will have a chance to change front of the Imperial Thursday, November 17 at 11 their plan for next year. SHINE Counselors can help Gas & Country Store at a.m. The Minstrels are led by explain plan changes, as well as other options. Make the intersection of Rt. Marge West and feature Dave a SHINE appointment early for a comprehensive 16 and Millville Rd. She Clinkman on piano and Art SHINE overview, which is offered by Counselor received a $100 gas card Forrand on Guitar. A delicious Larry Goldman at the Mendon Senior Center. to Imperial Gas for her potluck luncheon will follow. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential winning guess of 2,400 Please stop by or call the center counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related pounds… plus the two 508-478-6175 to sign up for health insurance programs. To schedule a SHINE pumpkins. Smart and one or both programs and to appointment, call the Mendon Senior Center at 508- her daughter, Makenna, get potluck suggestions. All are 478-6175 or the regional SHINE office in Milford at and son, Jake, recently picked up her prize at the gas station/country store. Proceeds of the welcome. 508-422-9931. $5-a-guess contest went toward Mendon 350th Anniversary celebration.

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Electric Car Purchase ◆ NOVEMBER ELECTION from front page Supporting the New England Steak ticket is incumbent Jennie Caissie, who & Seafood Restaurant on Mendon Town is running against Democrat Matthew CJ Mendon Police Vance. In addition, running for Sheriff Meeting Warrant of Worcester County is lone candidate “We Support Our Mendon Police and Republican Lewis Evangelidis and Officers” signs are now available for Banquet Rooms Available for any Size Party By Michelle Sanford also on the ballot in both communities is townspeople to display on their lawns. The Lunch Wed-Fri & Dinner in the Evening! Staff Reporter/Columnist Democrat James McGovern who is running signs may be picked up at the Mendon As town officials continue to finalize Police Station, which is located on Main St. unopposed for Representative in Congress. Route 16, Mendon • 508-473-5079 Mendon’s Special Town Meeting warrant, Upton voters will help determine next to the Town Hall. one of the articles to be voted on is aimed at the race for Senator in General Court. www.nesteakandseafood.com purchasing a new electric car for a number Incumbent Democrat Michael Moore is of town employees to utilize. And what’s running against Republican candidate best about the purchase is that it will cost Mesfin Beshir. In Mendon, Republican the town very little money. and incumbent Ryan Fattman is running During an October meeting, the Board unopposed for Senator in General Court. of Selectmen and members of the Finance In Mendon, a race for Representative in Committee met with various departments General Court is taking place between two to review proposed articles for the newcomers—Republican Sandra Slattery November 22 Town Meeting. One of those Biagetti of Hopedale and Democrat Brian articles concerns the purchase of a new Murray of Milford. In Upton, incumbent 2016 Nissan LEAF electric car, which Green David Muradian is running unopposed for Communities Coordinator Bill McHenry Representative in General Court. explained. All Mendon and Upton residents will Cosmetic & Family Dentistry McHenry said by utilizing Green have their say over the four questions on Communities funding compounded the ballot. Question 1 concerns allowing Relaxed Friendly Atmosphere with another $7,500 incentive from the state’s Gaming Commission to allow the Massachusetts Department of one additional slots parlor in the state of Environmental Protection (DEP), the entire not more than 1,250 slot machines but no Welcoming New Patients! cost of the car will nearly be paid for. “The table gambling. town will need to contribute a small amount Question 2 is proposing the expansion to cover the difference,” he said, adding that of charter schools in the state. The measure the final amount is still being determined. would allow the State Board of Elementary  Cleaning & Exams In addition, through another financial and Secondary Education to approve up incentive program from the DEP, the car’s to 12 new charter schools or enrollment  Periodontal Care charging station will also be paid for. expansions in existing ones “That’s quite impressive,” said Selectman Question 3, if passed, will prohibit  Root Canals Chris Burke. If the article is passed, the any farmer or operator from knowingly electric car will be used by the Zoning confine certain farm animals by preventing  Crown & Bridge Enforcement Officer who works 15 to 20 them from lying down, standing up, fully  hours per week and by the Assessors who extending their limbs, or turning around. Implants Children travel within town. Other town employees The measure is meant to prevent cruel  Dentures Welcome! who travel locally may also utilize the car treatment of animals. from time to time. In addition to the fuel If passed, Question 4 would permit the  Oral Surgery savings benefit, electric cars also offer major possession, use, distribution and growing costs savings toward maintenance. marijuana in limited amounts by those 21 A draft of the warrant reviewed by the years or older. Selectmen showed 24 articles in total to Also, Mendon residents will vote on John C. Park, DMD be voted on, however that number could Question 5. If passed, it will allow those change when the document is finalized. who qualify for low income housing or Another article, Article 18, on the draft low or moderate income senior housing warrant is seeking Community Preservation to be exempt from the town’s Community 508-473-6500 Act (CPA) funding to repair a damaged Preservation Act surcharge. www.parkplacedentalma.com marble monument at the Pine Hill On November 8, the Upton polls will be Cemetery and another possible CPA-related open from 6:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nipmuc 54 Hopedale St., Suite 8, Hopedale article seeks to use funding for a downtown Regional High School. In Mendon, the walkway project. Article 8 on the warrant is polls will also be open from 6:15 a.m. to 8 Additional Location in Hopkinton requesting funding in order to furnish and p.m. at Miscoe Hill School. equip a portion of the former library to be utilized for town meeting space. 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NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 13 School News Clough Students Told to Never Give Up, Do Your Best

By Melissa Orff Staff Reporter Clough Elementary School students received some important messages to Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best during a school-wide assembly held on October 25. The NED Show, a character education program, featured a loveable cartoon character NED, whose name is an acronym for those three simple yet critical messages. NED, along with his helper Megan, who would not give her last name, kept the students engaged for over 45-minutes with balloon creations, storytelling, and yo-yo tricks, all while focusing on the importance of persistence, kindness, diligence, and excellence. “The best thing about the NED Show is that it’s so positive,” said The NED Clough Fourth grader Kaiden Botticelli joins NED and Megan Show performer Megan from The NED Show on stage during an October 25 assembly on before the show, “We come the important messages of never giving up, encouraging others, and into the schools and instead doing your best. Contributed photo. of saying ‘don’t so this’ we focus on ‘you can’, which is pretty amazing,” she said. Show has been seen by more than 25 million students all over the One of the focal points world, and will be presented in over 6,000 schools this year alone. of the program was a fast- The show was presented to the Clough students as part of a paced display of fancy yo-yo unique “Pay-It-Forward” Program. After the show, schools are tricks that not only amazed asked to make NED yo-yos, like those used in the show, available the audience, but also drove for purchase. home the lessons that The “Selling the yo-yo’s makes it possible for us to come here for Ned Show was trying to free,” said Megan. “And anything that your school sells makes it impart. possible for another school to experience our show too because “The yo-yos are used to you’ve paid it forward too.” capture the kid’s attention, Although the message of never giving up, encouraging others, but they also help to and doing your best is not a new one for Clough students, Clough continue the message of Principal Janice Gallagher said that bringing The NED Show to never giving up, even with the school was a great way to reinforce those ideals. something is tough,” said “The show was phenomenal,” said Gallagher. “It aligned Megan. perfectly with our school’s KCR theme of being kind, respectful, Since 1989, The NED and helping others to do their best.”

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14 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 School News Clough Students Told to Never Give Up, Mendon Upton School Committee Do Your Best to Reject Question 2

By Melissa Orff Funding is one of the major Staff Reporter disagreements between both sides of the The Mendon Upton School Committee Charter School debate. have unanimously voted to sign a According to the Massachusetts resolution against lifting the cap on Department of Elementary and Secondary Charter Schools, an issue that will Education, Charter Schools are funded be determined during the upcoming “by tuition charges assessed against the November election. school districts where the students reside.” Question 2 will ask voters if they In essence, the money the state would support giving Massachusetts the authority have sent to the town’s school district for a to lift the cap on Charter Schools. If student is allocated to the Charter School approved, the law will allow an additional where the student is enrolled. 12 new charter schools or increased “It’s the same pot of money, just more enrollment in existing charter schools of it would be dispersed to the charter throughout the state of Massachusetts. schools,” said Maruszczak. The ballot question has been a hot Maruszczak said that the Mendon button issue this election, with school Upton Regional School District is Now Offering districts across the state lobbying for currently losing close to $79,000 to voters to reject the proposition in order Charter Schools and that public school ORTHODONTICS FOR ALL AAGGESES to leave the cap in place, while supporters districts across the state are losing more arguing that lifting the cap will give than $450 million this year alone. parents and students, especially those in Although Maruszczak admitted that the underperforming school districts, more of Mendon Upton district is not significantly a choice. impacted by Charter Schools currently The topic came up during the September because of geography, “that could be 12 School Committee Meeting, where the subject to change if the cap is lifted.” School Committee was asked to join with Accountability is another area of over 100 other School Committees across concern for public school districts, who Massachusetts in signing a resolution to state that charter schools have little Vote “No” against Question 2. oversight by public officials. Call to schedule an appointment Clough Fourth grader Kaiden Botticelli joins NED and Megan “The Massachusetts Association “Charter Schools are run by boards, not from The NED Show on stage during an October 25 assembly on of School Committees, the State necessarily by publicly elected officials,” 508-498-6360 Superintendents Association, and the said Maruszczak. “The degree of public the important messages of never giving up, encouraging others, and hopkintonsquaredental.com doing your best. Contributed photo. Massachusetts Teachers Association all accountability is not as near as great as a are strongly opposed to this Question public school.” 22 South Street, Suite 104 [2],” said Superintendent Dr. Joseph After little discussion, the School Accepting many insurances including Mass Health Show has been seen by more than 25 million students all over the Hopkinton (Price Chopper Plaza) Maruszczak. “The bottom line is lifting the Committee voted to approve the resolution world, and will be presented in over 6,000 schools this year alone. cap would increase the number of Charter against lifting the cap on Commonwealth The show was presented to the Clough students as part of a Schools without increasing funding.” Charter Schools. unique “Pay-It-Forward” Program. After the show, schools are asked to make NED yo-yos, like those used in the show, available for purchase. “Selling the yo-yo’s makes it possible for us to come here for free,” said Megan. “And anything that your school sells makes it possible for another school to experience our show too because you’ve paid it forward too.” Sandra Biagetti for State Representative Although the message of never giving up, encouraging others, Sandra Biagetti for State Representative and doing your best is not a new one for Clough students, Clough Principal Janice Gallagher said that bringing The NED Show to the school was a great way to reinforce those ideals. “The show was phenomenal,” said Gallagher. “It aligned Please vote Tuesday, November 8th perfectly with our school’s KCR theme of being kind, respectful, and helping others to do their best.” Born & raised in Milford, lives in Hopedale Former Selectwoman & School Committee Member Local Insurance Agent in Milford for 29 years Maintains a LTC for more than 30 years

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The Bold, The Young and The Murdered Informational Meeting on Spanish Immersion November 16 By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist A group of parents are hoping to get the word out about the benefits of the local schools’ Spanish Immersion programs and are holding an informational night for parents of incoming Memorial and Clough kindergarten students for the 2017-2018 year. “Exposing children to a second language; the benefits are so overwhelming,” said Dawn Duplessis, an advocate of the program. On Wednesday, November 16, the Spanish Immersion Parent Outreach The Nipmuc Drama Guild announces its Fall production, The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered by Don Zolidis, which will be group will hold the informational meeting performed at the high school on November 4 at 7:30 p.m., November 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and, November 6 at 2 p.m. It’s a typical at the Taft Public Library in Mendon from day for the cast and crew of the soap opera The Bold and The Young — until the producer visits the show to announce that the show will 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will provide be canceled if they don’t finish up the episode tonight. With everyone panicked about their jobs at stake, tensions between the cast and details about Spanish Immersion, including crew rise. Someone is murdered. And then another. And another. Who was murdered? Who was the murderer? Shown here is the cast what to expect during the transition to during a rehearsal. kindergarten, the benefits of enrolling children in the full immersion program, its curriculum, and more. Families of children birth through five years old are also invited to attend. Child care will be provided for children 2 years and older. Email Christine Brown at [email protected] to register for child care. After the meeting, parents will have time to review the information discussed that evening and then decide if they would like to hear more details during a second informal session to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Presentations from Spanish immersion teachers, students and district administrators are part of the second session. Duplessis says enrolling children in Spanish Immersion not only makes them more aware of other cultures, but it also provides cognitive benefits as well. “It makes them think out of the box more; they’re better multi-taskers.” Spanish story times and activities are offered at local preschools. Spanish story times at the Upton Library will be held on November 17, December 8, January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13 and May 11 at 10:30 am. During the regular weekly children’s story time at the Taft Library there will be some Spanish reading, as well. Spanish story time activities and reading clubs are also held at the Taft Library during school and summer breaks. Duplessis added that after school programs also offer the Spanish Immersion program.

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School Highlights can also be made by sending a check made Mendon-Upton Regional payable to United Parish Food Pantry and Compiled by Melissa Orff sending it to Memorial School 69 Main Street Upton, MA 01568. DISTRICT: Early Release Days are In honor of National Diabetes Month, November 9 and 10. Also no school on all students will participate in a school- November 8 and 11. wide walk for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in November. CLOUGH: On October 13 and 14, Clough Donations can be made on line (information 1st Grade Classes walked to and visited will be sent home soon) or checks made the Taft Public Library in its new location payable to JDRF can be sent to Memorial on North Ave. The students were given School. a tour, a book read to them, and they each got their own library card and an MISCOE: A Breast Cancer Fundraiser was opportunity to take out their very own conducted the week of October 24 by book. The Clough staff thanks Library the Miscoe Hill Student Council. Each Director Andrew Jenrich and Children’s homeroom had a pink cash donation box Librarian Tara Windsor for welcoming the for students and staff to contribute to and students to the new library. students and staff were encouraged to wear Clough’s Keys to Clough Extravaganza pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. was held on October 20. The event was The Miscoe Hill PTO is conducting a well attended by Clough parents. A Yankee Candle Fundraiser. The standard special thanks to the Nipmuc and BVT catalog sale runs from October 24 through National Honor Society students who November 10, with delivery of items to helped by babysitting in the school while the school by early December. Please help parents attended the informational support the organization that brings book sessions. fairs, character education programs, field Clough’s Fuel Up to Play 60 School trips and transportation, student agendas, Wide Walk was held on Wednesday, and social events to Miscoe Hill. Consider November 2. This walk was in support of your holiday gift giving needs while looking Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund. at our catalogue. Second grade students will be holding Miscoe Hill fifth grade students from the their annual food drive in November. Upton Cub Scouts Den 10 are collecting More information to follow. new socks for the homeless as part of their Parent Teacher Conferences will be held adventure requirement during the entire on November 9 and November 10. Both month of November. To help, please bring of these days will be Early Release days, in new socks to school, anytime during the dismissal will be at 12:10 p.m. Evening month of November. The scouts will have a conferences will be held on Wednesday, collection box in the front lobby. November 9. This year marks Scholastic Book Clubs’ School pictures makeups will be held on Sixth Annual Great Bedtime Story Pajama December 1. Drive benefitting the Pajama Program, a nonprofit organization that provides new MEMORIAL: Memorial School will be pajamas and books to children in need— holding Parent/Teacher Conferences on especially those living in group homes, November 9 and 10 during early release shelters, foster care, and orphanages. In days. the past six years, caring classrooms across Students in Kindergarten through the country have risen to the challenge and Grade 4 will be performing in a first donated more than 360,000 pairs of pajamas. Memorial School Veteran’s Day Concert. Scholastic Book Clubs has matched their There will be two concerts, one on generosity with a book donation to Pajama Wednesday, November 9 at 10 a.m. and Program for each pair. For the sixth year the second on Thursday, November 10 at in a row, Miscoe will be part of this drive. 10 a.m., both in the cafeteria. Parents are Donations of new pajamas and nightgowns encouraged to attend the concert on the in all sizes newborn to adult may be made day of their conference. Local veterans up through December 16. and community senior citizens have also Registration for Miscoe Hill seventh and been invited to attend the concerts. eighth grade basketball is open. Tryouts are Fourth grade students will once again November 28 and there will be a mandatory be collecting coins for the United Parish meeting for all parents and students on Food Pantry. This has become an annual November 14 at 6 p.m. in the Miscoe Hill event to support the community, as well auditorium. as work collaboratively with Nipmuc Any seventh or eighth grade student Regional High School students in the interested in competing on the Nipmuc Life Skills Program. The collection will be winter track team please register on Family held November 14 through 18. Donations ID for Nipmuc winter sports.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 17 School News Drawing a Bright Future Submitted by Nicole Forman working on portfolio projects such as observational and Valley Tech experimental drawings, as well as large scale works of art. Walking into the Blackstone Valley Tech art room after The underclassmen, unsure of their artistic futures, see school on a Tuesday or Thursday, anywhere from 12 to 25 the art club as an opportunity to work with new materials students are scattered throughout the room with projects and tune into their creative sides. and materials set on every available surface. The music The art club reinforces the skills taught at BVT by playing from a computer in the corner keeps the students giving and helping students create Studio Habits of Mind, inspired as their paint brushes, charcoal pieces, and which is a set of skills artists use that help expand critical pencils dance across the papers in front of them. thinking skills across all disciplines. Many of the students are chasing a dream of going to This year, the art club kicked off its visiting artist art school. Their hard work, coupled with art teacher series when well-known New Orleans-based painter Ida Ashley. MacLure’s guidance, often pays off when a large Floreak visited the group to give advice to the aspiring envelope with the word “accepted” printed on the front artists and offer individual critiques of student portfolios. arrives from their dream school. Students lined up for the opportunity to get a fresh set of MacLure started the art club in the fall of 2014 as a way eyes on their work. to help students successfully apply to art school. The club A few weeks later, the first of many art schools visited has become a creative place where students are inspired, the program when Rhode Island School of Art and New Orleans artist Ida Floreak (left) offered a personal portfolio share ideas, explore art school options, and work in a Design (RISD) admissions officer Melanie Patterson gave critique to senior Multimedia Communications student Anna collaborative environment with other students from a presentation to students that covered the freshman Shobe of Upton to help her strengthen her work before sending it every grade and level of artistry. The upperclassmen are year experience, major programs offered, and admissions off to the California Institute of the Arts, her first choice school often preparing for art school application deadlines, and requirements. where she hopes to study animation .BVT Photo

Students Get a Taste of Politics and Being The United Parish Upton Responsible Citizens An Open and Affirming/Reconcilingof Community of By Melissa Orff The United Church of Christ and Staff Reporter Just two short weeks before the country The United Methodist Church elects a new President of the United States of America, students at Nipmuc Regional High Serving the Blackstone Valley School had the chance to cast their own vote 9:45 am during their third 21st Century Learning Sunday Morning Worship Conference on October 26. “Your Freedom, Your Future” was the Child Care & Sunday School theme of this year’s conference, with many of the sessions focusing on present day political issues and the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship. TakeTake aa "“Human”Human" M Momentoment... The full-day conference, modeled after a Claim your role in Creating an Environment of Hope professional business conference, included a school-wide election of many of the CommunityCommunity S Supperupper questions that will be on the November 8 ballot. Relaxed, Delicious Meal for Everyone (YOU) Real voting booths and Upton poll Nipmuc Regional High School junior Grant Thursday, November 17 starting at 5:30 pm volunteers provided an authentic voting Slachta casts his vote during the school’s experience for the students. Students were 21st Century Learning Conference “Your ngatherinsIngathering S Sunday,unday, Nove mNovemberber 20 20 also able to learn how to make their vote Freedom, Your Future” on October 26. IFull day for Gratitude, Love, and FOOD count at the local level during a mock town Students had a chance to vote in an election, Food Pantry gifts received at the altar meeting for the Junior class. Upton Town participate in a mock town meeting, Clerk Kelly McElreath and Mendon Town 9:45 Worship with Children's Choir and attend sessions focusing on present Moderator Jay Byer explained how a town day political issues and the rights and 10:50 Dessert Auction to help house families meeting is run and allowed students to responsibilities of good citizenship. 11:15 Adult study groups celebrate debate some of the issues important to them. 12:30 All Family BRUNCH and Advent Craft Throughout the day, students chose from a Youth Groups 6:30 pm wide range of workshops on different topics last year with the goal of giving students from financial literacy to business ethics and access to authentic learning experiences more. Dozens of professionals, community which provide college, career, and community readiness. Students are asked to AdventAdve n, tA, A TTimeime of M ofys tMysteryery leaders, and Nipmuc teachers ran over 90 dress business casual and take advantage of Begins Sunday, November 27 different sessions throughout the day on available networking opportunities. YOU are invited to join us in Worship and Waiting topics relating to the conferences’ theme. State Senators Michael O. Moore “We want the students to see the "Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent" book study begins 11:15 am (D-Millbury) and Ryan Fattman connection between what they are learning (R-Webster) were speakers in a packed day to day in school and what they will be 1 Church Street, Upton, Ma • 508-529-3192 session on “Civil Conversations: Talking doing in the future,” said Nipmuc’s Career Across Divides,” discussing the nine central and Community Coordinator Elizabeth www.unitedparishupton.org issues of the election including gun control Hennessy, who is the lead organizer for these and women’s rights and how to debate them events. “We are not preparing them solely in a civil manner. for college; the real end game is a career and Students interested in immigration issues becoming a mindful citizen.” could attend a session on the realities of Principal John Clements commented illegal immigration by speaker and Nichols that he was excited with the success of this College Professors Dr. Gil-Vasquez and year’s conference, specifically with the timely Dr. Boyd Brown, III., or a session that gave theme. the students a glimpse into what being an “This election season has emphasized immigrant could feel like, hosted by teachers the need for schools to ensure that the next in the World Language Department. generation of voters is informed about the Art and Music were not lost in the issues,” said Clements. “The conference political arena with sessions being offered allowed us to delve deeply into the rights in political graffiti and protest songs; and and responsibilities needed to be a valuable volunteerism was covered in a number contributing member of the community.” of sessions where students could explore And as for who the Nipmuc students “the personal and professional rewards of elected to be their new President of the volunteerism.” United States of America? Hillary Clinton by Nipmuc began hosting these conferences 55 percent.

18 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 School News Is There Anything More American Than Apple Pie?

Submitted by Nicole Forman Valley Tech The participants of the 2016 WorldSkills General Assembly, co-hosted by Canada’s Skills Competencies Canada and the United States’ SkillsUSA, were treated to an All-American Barbecue including the American culture’s signature dessert: apple pie. The mini apple pies were made by culinary students at Blackstone Valley Tech. The students baked 300 individually wrapped mini apple pies for the delegates of The Blackstone Valley Tech Culinary Arts the WorldSkills General Assembly over two-days before sending them off with the department made 300 individually wrapped US delegation of SkillsUSA to be enjoyed at the event. miniature apple pies for the 2016 WorldSkills “It was an honor to present each participant with an individual apple pie General Assembly held in Niagara Falls, made by our students. The pies not only represented America’s pastime, but the Canada. The apple pies were a hit at the extraordinary talent and skill of our career and technical education students. We American themed barbecue lunch. BVT photo were very proud as participants raved about the pies.” said Karen Ward, Executive The 2016 WorldSkills General Assembly held in Director of SkillsUSA Massachusetts. Niagara Falls, Canada featured apple pies baked The 2016 WorldSkills General Assembly marked the first time the General the teachers, students and members of the by the Culinary Arts students at Blackstone Assembly has been held in North America, and the first time two countries school’s administrative team for bringing our Valley Tech. Seen here showcasing the pies are have co-hosted the event. As a co-host the United States had the opportunity vision to reality and our hospitality to the (left to right) Stacey Muanya, a BVT senior from to showcase students and national pastimes. The participants of the General world. We are very grateful,” Ward said. Milford in the Health Services program and the Assembly were gifted baseball bats and baseballs in addition to the mini apple pies The pies were not the only representation SkillsUSA National High School President; and Tim in order to truly paint a picture of a piece of America’s culture. of BVT at the WorldSkills General Lawrence, SkillsUSA National Executive Director. “The pies became a gathering point to welcome the world – 63 countries Assembly. Senior Stacey Muanya was the BVT photo from Austria to Zambia enjoyed a slice of America thanks to the talents of our official spokesperson for SkillsUSA at the students. Thank-you to Blackstone Valley Regional Technical High School, international event.

Mount Saint Charles A Different Kind of Halloween Festival

Academy Open House Submitted by Nicole Forman Mount Saint Charles Academy, Valley Tech 800 Logee St., Woonsocket, will Halloween brought refreshments, hold its annual Open House on costumes, and a cultural learning Sunday, November 6 from 12 to 3 experience to students at Blackstone p.m. Prospective Mount students and Valley Tech. BVT students and staff their families are invited to take a organized the third annual Day guided tour; meet the administration, of the Dead festival to kick off the faculty, and staff; hear from current Halloween weekend. students, parents, and alumni; and The Day of the Dead festival is learn about Mount’s curriculum an interdisciplinary event centered The Day of the Dead festival was and extracurricular activities, and on the Mexican holiday Día de los complete with traditional foods financial aid opportunities. Muertos, which brings families and crafts. Senior Cosmetology Families will also be able to together to honor those who have student Kaelin Garrison of experience the multi-million-dollar passed on. Mendon used her steady hand renovation project which includes Students took part in traditional and artistic talent to paint a state of the art classrooms and science Day of the Dead activities and celebratory pattern on the face of and technology labs; gym facility; cultural touchstones, including freshman student Skylar Manyak six court tennis complex; Fine Arts sampling of pan de muerto (the of Douglas. BVT photo wing; updated locker rooms; and the bread of the dead), creating Academy’s outdoor classroom which traditional crafts out of papel picado (tissue paper cutouts) and sugar includes a garden and greenhouse skulls, and contributing to a Day of the Dead alter. designed and maintained by students. The program was produced collaboratively by the Spanish, Visual Arts, Technology on campus is also Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Construction Technology, and Painting and constantly being updated as Design Technologies programs. the Academy prepares for the Spanish students taught others the historical and cultural relevance of implementation of the 1:1 program the holiday, while the Visual Arts program demonstrated the holiday’s for the 2017-2018 school year. traditional crafts. The Cosmetology students offered their expertise With this program, all students in face painting, and the Culinary Arts program made traditional will be provided the same device Mexican foods. The Construction Technology students contributed to that teachers are using. Wi-Fi has the event by building the centerpiece altar, and the Painting and Design been added to the entire facility and Technologies students created a graveyard for the event. bandwidth was increased to facilitate more demand on the internet. A rolling lab with Hewlett Packard We Have All You Need Windows laptops was added for this Liquor • Wine • Beer current school year as the Academy See our Website for Sales and Events transitions into the 1:1 program. 16 Mendon St., Uxbridge For more information and to register for the Open House, visit 508-278-5100 MountSaintCharles.org/openhouse Chuck Lynch lynchsriverviewwineandspirits.com Jay Lynch or contact Joseph O’Neill, Director of Admissions, at 401-769-0310 x137 or via email, [email protected]. NEED NATHANS’ Visit www.towncrier. CASH? us for Breaking News, TOP DOLLAR Jewelers Ad Club Introduces, PAID for Gold, Calendar Items, Photo Silver, 508-473-7375 Galleries, Feature Diamonds, 157 Main Street Stories, and more! & Coins ... MILFORD

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Christmas Fair BYDT Holiday Spectacular Foxwoods Trip Homespun Holidays HOPEDALE-Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale UPTON-Talented dancers from the Broadway MILFORD-The Knights of Columbus Valencia WHITINSVILLE-The Kathryn Huston Mission will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Youth Dance Theater (BYDT) gathered Council 80 is sponsoring a trip to Foxwoods Circle of the Whitinsville Presbyterian Church, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the at Milford Jazzercise recently for costume on Friday, November 11 for $20 per person, 51 Cottage St., will host its annual fair on Parish Center, 187 Hopedale St. It will feature fittings in preparation for the BYDT’s 10th which includes round trip bus transportation, Saturday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. crafters, vendors, raffles, food, bake sale, kid’s Holiday Spectacular. The show is loosely based a free buffet plus $10 in slot plays. The bus Homespun Holidays will feature Unique Crafts, a activities and pictures with Santa. on the Radio City Holiday Spectacular and leaves the Milford Municipal Lot, across the Harvest Table, Seasonal Decorations, a Bake Sale will include festive song and dance routines to street from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of with our popular Cookie Walk, a Silent Auction, Milford at 4 p.m. and leave Foxwoods at 11 Cash and Carry Theme Baskets, Attic Treasures, Trinity Episcopal Church Annual help kick off the holiday season in style. There will also be appearances by Santa and p.m. Reservations, for anyone 21 or older, must a Kids’ Corner, and a Five-Star Crunchy Chicken Christmas Fair Mrs. Claus! The Holiday Spectacular will be made by November 4 by contacting James Luncheon served from 11 a.m. The meal is $7 for MILFORD-Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 be held November 19 and November 20 Burke, F.D.D. at 508-478-9813. adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Congress St., Milford, will hold their annual at Uxbridge High School. For tickets and Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 3 from additional information, please visit http://BYDT. The Rusty Mikes-Vintage Blues Band Getting Ready for Gala of Trees 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This popular event features Weebly.com or email [email protected]. MILFORD-The Rusty Mikes-Vintage Blues MILFORD-The Milford Junior Woman’s Club fresh Christmas greens, gift baskets, homemade Band will perform at the Milford Town Library, (MJWC) will be hosting the third annual Gala chocolates, pictures with Santa, St. Mary’s pies, Spruce St. on Saturday, November 5 at 1:30 of Trees on December 3 and 4. This event has hand crafted items, raffles, Treasure Trove and St. Gabriel Christmas Fair p.m. The Rusty Mikes are an eclectic group been a huge success the last two years thanks to more. Enjoy lunch with a bowl of chowder, UPTON-On Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. of musicians brought together by a passion community organizations and groups donating homemade meatball subs and homemade pies. to 3 p.m. St. Gabriel Women’s Club will hold for honoring and preserving the classic blues decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. Any Further information available at 508-473-8464. its annual Christmas Fair well known for it’s sound. Currently ranked as the number group or organization that would like to be a vast selection of fresh Greenery - both indoors one blues band in Worcester County on th part of the Gala of Trees is asked to contact Celebrating Fr. Mac’s 10 and out. The Gift Boutique offers new and “like the ReverbNation blues charts, this unique Muffin McNeilly at [email protected]. Anniversary new” items while the Flea Market has great grouping of musicians, including Carolyn MJWC provides the tree or the wreath, and MILFORD-To celebrate the 10th Anniversary bargains and a wide variety of children’s toys. Waters of Milford (lead vocals), play in a style you return it to us decorated in the theme you of Father William MacDonald Murray’s Traditional decorations are featured in Olde you would hear in a back alley café or a juke choose. Trees range from tabletop to full sized. anniversary as rector of Trinity Episcopal Tyme Christmas. Knit & crocheted goods will joint honoring such greats as Howlin’ Wolf, During the two-day Gala of Trees, people Church, Congress St., Milford an Evensong be sold along with other hand stitched items and Big Mamma Thornton, Muddy Waters, James in the community will have the opportunity Service in Thanksgiving of all who serve crafts. Chances can be taken on various Theme Cotton, and B.B. King. to purchase raffle tickets to try and win their the community will be held on Saturday, Baskets, Gift Certificates, $400 of Home Heating It’s another afternoon of great music at the favorite tree or wreath. Funds raised by this November 12 at 5 p.m. The service will be Oil and a Christmas Lottery Tree decorated with Milford Town Library. event will go to support needs within the followed by a community dinner at 6 p.m. To $100 in lottery tickets. Parishioners bake a wide Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford community. attend please email [email protected] assortment of pies, cookies and squares for the Town Library, this event is free and open to the Bake Table. A Children’s Corner will have games public. Giving Thanks with the Pipe Organ Milford Area Chamber of Commerce and activities for the youngsters. Lunch includes vegetable beef soup, chili and corn bread, hot MILFORD- The First Congregational Church MILFORD-The Milford Area Chamber of dogs, pizza and traditional grape nut pudding of Milford, 4 Congress St., invites all to attend Commerce, 258 Main St., Milford, Suite 306, Upton Woman’s Club Fall Fair for dessert. Step back in time, take a picture Giving Thanks with the Pipe Organ: Now is offering the following events. For more UPTON-The Upton Woman’s Club will be with Santa Claus and have coffee or lunch with Thank We All Our God, a performance by information or to register visit milfordchamber. holding their Fall Fair on Saturday, November a friend. Stop by our traditional Christmas Fair Kyle Bertulli on Sunday, November 13 at 1 org, call 508-473-6700 or email chamber@ 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackstone Valley and experience the spirit of Christmas. p.m. The concert features music by Bach, Elgar, milfordchamber.org Tech, Upton. Once again there will be a raffle for a beautiful quilt. Members of the club are Purcell and more. Bertulli is a graduate student Seminar Series: Four Proven Ways to Grow of Sacred Music at Boston University, Music Your Business with Joshua LaPan on Thursday, selling chances or they can be purchased at the Greenleaf Garden Club Holiday Gala fair for $1 each or a book of 6 for $5. There will Director for St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, November 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the chamber Dover and the former r Church Organist and MILFORD-The Greenleaf Garden Club of be 27 vendors as well as tables with handmade offices. Choir Accompanist at First Congregational Milford is now busy preparing for its annual specialty items made by members of the club. The 27th Annual Auction Spectacular and Church, Milford. All proceeds from donations holiday gala Deck the Halls and More on Dinner Buffet on Saturday, November 19, at to be used for the painting and restoring of the November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ruth Anne Hoboken Citizens Club Auxiliary 6:30 p.m. at the Milford Portuguese Club, 119 sanctuary. Prospect Heights, Milford. The evening features Bleakney Senior Center, 60 No. Bow St., Milford. Holiday Fair This year it will feature florist designer Bert a silent and live auction, music, dinner, cash bar MILFORD-Almost time for the holidays and Ford of Ford Flowers, Salem, N.H. He will Meet Julia Child! at Memorial Hall and door prizes. homemade cappelletti soup! Come get a share create several designs all illustrated with his own MILFORD-The Delvena Theatre Company will Seminar Series-Taxes with Jim Roche CPA at the Hoboken Citizens Club Auxiliary’s annual stories and humor. A highlight of the evening be presenting Meet Julia Child! for the Milford on Thursday, December 1 at 11:30 p.m. in the Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 19, will be a drawing for his designs and 50+ theme Historical Commission at Memorial Hall, 30 chamber offices from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Besides the cappelletti’s, baskets. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased School St., Milford, on Sunday, November 6, at homemade pies, cookies, cakes, pizza, sauces, from any garden club member or Nancy Wojick, 2 p.m. breads and more will be available for purchase. 508-473-0854. Meet Julia Child! is a live performance The fair will also include arts, crafts and specialty featuring “Julia Child” doing what she did best. product exhibitors. And, take a chance on the The audience will learn more about her life and raffles for beautiful gift baskets. Join the fun at the have the opportunity to view “Julia” on the set of Hoboken Citizens Club, 252 Central St., Milford., The French Chef, an amusing and fun experience. After the performance, the cast will open up MRMC Auxiliary Membership Drive for discussion regarding Julia Child. For more HOPEDALE-Milford Regional Medical Center information, contact the Milford Historical Auxiliary will hold its annual Membership Drive Commission at 508-473-8571. on Wednesday, November 16 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Atria Draper Place, 25 Hopedale St., Hopedale. Enjoy wine and refreshments, learn Hollyberry Fair and Chowder Lunch about the Auxiliary and hear presentations by MENDON-The traditional Hollyberry Fair and speakers, Audra Stone, Auxiliary President, and Chowder Lunch, cosponsored by the Unitarian Judy Kelly, MRMV Vice President of Patient Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge and Services the Mendon Lions will be held on Saturday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Primarily Potters Annual Exhibit & Mendon Unitarian Church, 13 Maple St., Mendon. Sale Despite his busy schedule and making a list HOPKINTON-The Primarily Potters Collective and checking it twice, a Mr. Claus has assured us is comprised of eight artists who have been that he will be visiting to listen to wish lists and exhibiting their work together for over 20 years make opportunities for pictures! will have an exhibit and sale at the Hopkinton The Lions will have tables featuring donated Center for the Arts Gallery, 98 Hayden Rowe, holiday Items and bake sale items. To donate Hopkinton. The exhibit begins on Friday items contact Diane Harper, 508-864-4460. November 18 from noon to 7 p.m. and includes The Unitarian Church will have a Christmas an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. It continues Boutique with new handmade items, books in on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 the new bookstore, gift wrapping and more! p.m. and Sunday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to Contact the church office to donate items. 3 p.m. enjoy making The traditional Chowder Lunch with Clam These uniquely designed objects are both and Corn Chowder as well as a vegetarian soup useful and decorative The exhibit and reception with salad and desserts and a kid friendly option is free to the public. All are welcome to enjoy will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you refreshments, meet the potters and discuss their need more information contact Ralph Clarke at craft process. [email protected] or cell phone 978-808- 3770. Monies raised by the sale benefit the church and the Lions will be using their proceeds to support a Mendon Family during the holiday season.

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New HeartSong Director Coffee House Blackstone Valley Chamber of Support the Troops MILFORD-Welcome, Jacki Rose, New Director MILFORD-The First Congregational Church Commerce WHITINSVILLE-The Whitin Community of HeartSong Spiritual Wellness Community of Milford, 4 Congress St., Milford is hosting AREA-The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Center will be collecting items for U. Center. The Center is located in the First a Coffee House on Saturday, November 19 at Commerce will be holding the following S. Troops who are serving the country Unitarian Universalist Church on 23 Pine St., 6:30 p.m. Students and instructors from Music events. For more information or to register visit during the holiday season. The collection Milford. The program is opened to everyone, and Arts of Milford will perform. Donation at BlackstoneValley.org, email administrator@ will be going on in the lobby, 60 Main St., but mostly attracts women between the ages the door is $5. Serving Fair Trade coffee, tea blackstonevalley.org, call 508-234-9090 or stop Whitinsville, during the month of November. of 35 and 70. The center offers Gentle Yoga, and desserts. by the chamber offices, 670 Linwood Ave. Bldg To view the suggested items for donation, visit Tai Chi, Zentangle, Lectures, Workshops and A, Suite 5, Whitinsville. WhitinCommunityCenter.com. lots of great programs on Health, Wellness and Trail Fall Clean-up offices. Also residents who know of anyone currently Spirituality. Rose is the author of five books serving in the military, may forward that MILFORD-The Friends of the Upper Charles Valley Business Network: Referral Group on including Take Your Life & Love It! and 11 Steps information to [email protected]. so Trail will host the annual fall clean-up on November 16 and December 7 at 8 a.m. in the to Powerful Public Speaking. She has lived in they can receive a Military Care Package! Saturday, November 5, with a rain date of chamber offices. Milford for over 15 years and has been directing November 12. Grab your friends and family and Annual Meeting and Awards on November programs for a variety of different organizations come out to support our trail and keep it clean 17 at 7 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Bancroft Young Writers Conference for over 30 years. She is passionate about after a busy summer season. We will meet at Armsby Rd. Sutton featuring Ted Reinstein of WORCESTER-The Bancroft Young Writers bringing lots of quality programs to Milford. To Fino Field at 9 a.m. Gloves, bags, and water will WCVB TV. Conference, November 19-20, is open to all learn more about the center and view upcoming be provided. Holiday Mingle & Jingle on December 7 at students grades 8-12 in the greater Worcester events, visit: FirstUUMilford.org 5:30 p.m. at Vaillancourt Folk Art, Manchaug area who would like to spend a weekend Mills, Sutton. Free admission with one in small workshops with mentors who are HeartSong Spiritual Wellness Holiday Vendor and Craft Sale unwrapped toy to be donated to Blackstone published writers--slam poets, YA authors, Programs MILFORD-Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair will Valley Family Services. journalists. See BancroftSchool.org/writers for be held at the First Unitarian Church of Milford, MILFORD-The following programs will be more information and registration. 23 Pine St., on Saturday, November 12 from offered at HeartSong Spiritual Wellness at the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit MilfordCCC.org to see a First Unitarian Universalist Church, 23 Pine complete list of vendors and crafters. Admission Hope for Heroes St., Milford. Fee information and registration is $1. Proceeds support the church ministries. MILFORD-Thanks To Yanks is sponsoring a 10th Annual Family available online at HeartSongSpiritualWellness. Help Hope for Heroes drive to collect items for com. Holiday Bazaar homeless veterans residing at various Veteran Gentle Yoga, Tuesdays November 15, 22 and MRMC Auxiliary Craft and Shelters. Items may be dropped off at DCH 29 plus Thursdays November 17 and 24 and Greenery Sale Milford Toyota 300 Fortune Blvd, Milford, on Saturday December 1 at 9 a.m. MILFORD-The Milford Regional Medical Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tai Chi for Beginners, Saturdays, November December 3 Center Auxiliary will be sponsoring its annual Sunday, November 6 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; 12, 19 and 26 and December 3 at 10 a.m. 10 am - 3 pm Craft and Greenery Sale, Thursday, December 1 Monday through Thursday, November 7 to 10 Yoga for All Levels, Saturdays, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday, November and 19 at 8 a.m. To help with holiday shopping, the event will 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free SED Talk, Wednesday, November 9, at feature wreaths, centerpieces, a variety of crafts Items needed are: blankets, twin sheets, 7 p.m. A presentation on Simplifying The Photos with Santa including knitted items, handmade cards, and towels, Walgreen, CVS or WalMart gift cards, Holidays by Wellness Expert, Donna Morin. much more. Through its fundraising activities, personal hygiene items for men and women Healthy Holiday Cooking, Thursday, the Auxiliary provides financial support to the and clothing such as socks, underwear for men Vendors • Craft Sale November 17, at 7 p.m. Colin McCullough medical center’s departments, enabling them to and women in original packaging, gloves and will demonstrate how to make great meals for fund a wide variety of needs. In addition, the mittens. On the morning of Friday, November healthy living through the holiday season. auxiliary also funds two, $1000, scholarships 11, DCH Milford Toyota will be providing free United Parish Early Learning Center Serenity Sunday Spiritual Circle, Sunday, Raf�le • Silent Auction each year. coffee and donuts for all who come in to donate. 1 Church St., Upton November 20, 1 p.m. Learn to increase For more information, visit ThanksToYanks.org. 508-529-6382 spirituality, peace and serenity at this casual th unitedparishclc.org circle of reading and sharing from non- 9 Annual Christmas Open House MILFORD-The 9th Annual Christmas Open Proceeds Benefit United Parish religious spiritual books. Early Learning Center House at the Milford First Congregational Church, 4 Congress St., will be held Sunday, Magic of Christmas Craft Fair December 4 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. All are invited MILLVILLE-The Sixth Annual Magic of to stop by after the Annual Welcome Santa Christmas Craft Fair at St. Augustine Parish Parade for a free sugar cookie along with chili, Hall 17 Lincoln St., Millville, will be held on hot dogs, and hot/cold beverages that will be Saturday, November 26, from 10 a,m, until 2 sold at the food court at a nominal charge. p.m. It will feature local crafters, homemade Decorated cookies will be sold by the pound. THE BROADWAY YOUTH goods, Mary Kay items, raffles, and a luncheon Join in the singing with Christmas Carols by. menu. All are invited to attend. Children will enjoy Santa’s Corner includes photos with Santa available for sale and a candy DANCE THEATER Twice Blessed Thrift Shop cane plus cookie decorating and face painting. HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at Hand-crafted Wine Cork Christmas Trees will Presents its 2016 Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale will offer be on sale and raffle chances will be offered. For a Customer Appreciation Sale in November more information contact Martha Ellis at 508- with all men’s and women’s sweaters plus fall 429-3303 or [email protected]. and Halloween décor half off. The shop is open Holiday Spectacular Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays United Parish Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 12 noon except for November 24 UPTON-Join us Saturday, December 3, and 27. 10 am - 3 pm for the United Parish Church A Dance Extravaganza Come visit our table at Sacred Heart Church’s Bazaar, including Vendors, Crafts, Raffles, and Christmas Fair Saturday, November 19, from Santa. 1 Church Street, Upton. See ad on this Sure to Entertain 10a.m. to 2 p.m. page for more details. Call 508-529-3192 with questions. Young and Old Saturday, Nov. 19, 7pm Sunday, Nov. 20, 2pm Uxbridge High School 300 Quaker Hwy, Uxbridge

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 21 Sports SPORTS FLASH Valley Tech Boys Soccer By Chris Villani Season of Firsts for Nipmuc TNipmuc Field Hockey Begins Postseason Bound Volleyball By Chris Villani By Chris Villani Playoff After Unbeaten Season Sports Reporter/Columnist Sports Reporter/Columnist The Blackstone Valley Tech boys soccer team is getting The Nipmuc girls volleyball team wrapped up regular healthier and trying to peak for the postseason after season play with an impressive list of “firsts,” including The Nipmuc field hockey team opens up the second season earning a playoff spot with an 11-4-3 overall record. the team’s first victories over well-regarded opponents Friday and head coach Bill McInnis wants to see his team “The last couple of weeks have been about getting guys like Sutton and Whitinsville Christian, and the first continue the thought process that helped it run through its back from injuries,” head coach Khalid Al-Haza said. playoff appearance in program history. first 18 games without a loss. “We have been working guys back into our rotation and “The night we clinched a tournament spot, I don’t “We strive to win every one of games and the girls getting as health as we can going into the playoffs.” think we played as well as the kids would have liked, so have approach with that,” McInnis said. “They don’t need BVT finished 9-2-1 in the Colonial Athletic League I am not sure it resonated with the girls what they had the added pressure about winning the league or being and allowed more than one goal in a game only twice all sone,” head coach Brian Gerard said. “Two days after undefeated, they go out and give it all they have. We are season. The Beavers played some of the tougher teams in we clinched, they realized we did something special. We about one game at a time, one half at a time, and making the district and held their own, something that gives Al- made history for Nipmuc volleyball.” adjustments when need to.” Haza confidence heading into the playoffs. The Warriors finished the regular season 14-6 overall, The Warriors finished the regular season 15-0-3 and will “We played Grafton tough, we lost 1-0 but we had our clinching a spot in the district tournament that began play their first district tournament game Friday against chances and they might be the top seed,” he said. “We this week and putting the fifth year program in the the winner of an opening round tilt between Assabet and played Uxbridge, we played Nipmuc, we can compete postseason for the first time. It also represented a “first” Blackstone-Millville Regional. McInnis said he would talk to with the best of them, that’s for sure.” for a longtime volleyball coach like Gerard. It’s the first his team this week about maintaining that “one half at a time” Seniors Connor Kenney and Dan Wotton finished as time one of his teams has won so many matches. approach. the top two scorers on the BVT roster for the second “I used to coach in Holliston and we never had more “It’s that time of the year when nerves can get to you at straight season. Al-Haza said he hoped the pair would than 11 wins,” he said. “So this is a first for me and I am certain times,” he said. “I want to let them know it’s just ‘you approach 30 points each, and they are within striking over-the-moon excited about it.” win one, you get to play another one.’ This is icing on the distance heading into the state vocational tournament Gerard said his senior co-captains, setter Grace c a ke .” this week and next week’s district tournament. Kenney Caughey and 6’1” middle hitter Kylie Gallagher, have Senior captains Jill Carey, Rebecca Rausch, and Lea has 19 goals and four assists for 23 points, while Wotton been two of the biggest assets for the Warriors this Peterson have lead the Warriors all season. McInnis dubbed has scored 10 times and added 12 helpers for 22 points. season. Caughey finished tops in the Dual Valley League Carey “Big Toe” because she’s the captain who leads and Senior Kellen Kearnan also finished in double digits in aces and Gallagher had more than 160 kills. balances the rest of the team. with nine goals and three assists, while junior Shane “Grace is a phenomenal athlete and without her, we “She is the glue, our coach on the field,” he said. “She flies O’Bannon, a first-year varsity played, totaled six goals would not have had the success we had because of her and has great stick handling skills. When we need a goal, it and five assists. knack for the game,” Gerard said. “Kylie has been a seems like she is the one putting it in the net.” Seniors Allen Turner and Stefan Sadlon have been the dominating presence in the middle. She has gotten so Rausch has started every game in goal for Nipmuc, biggest impact players on a defense that has permitted much better. Without those two, it would have been a allowing 0.22 goals per game. Peterson has been a significant less than one goal per game, Al-Haza said. In goal, John different story.” part of the Nipmuc offense. Davidge has allowed 14 goals in 15 games, posting Gerard dubbed Faith Caughey, who finished in the “She is a fierce competitor,” McInnis said of Peterson. “She six shutouts along the way. Trevor Desjardins has two top four on the team in kills, as a “pleasant surprise as a is a kid with a high IQ on the field and works extremely shutouts and only one goal allowed in his three games in freshman.” h ard .” net. “She’s a tough kid who stands in there and doesn’t wait Juniors Lindsey Spindel and Bailey Lynch have also been After playing the state vocational tournament this for someone to make a play for her,” he said. key contributors, McInnis said. week, BVT will learn its district tournament seed on Junior Megan Drew was also among the team “Those two love the game of field hockey, they are so Friday. leaders in kills and had one of her best games against passionate about it,” he said. “They play year round, Bailey “We are hoping our defense can shake off the loss to Whitinsville Christian, one of the team’s signature wins can dribble through anybody and Lindsey is a work horse.” Nipmuc at the end of the year and get back to the way for the season. Sophomore Robin Dupree also played in Nipmuc’s tenacity has been on display throughout the year, they’ve been playing,” Al-Haza said. “We have the guys nearly every set, and will likely become the teams starting perhaps most notably during a 2-2 tie against a Shepherd Hill who are capable of putting the ball in the net. setter next year, Gerard said. Senior Hunter Kadra lead team anchored by a talented male player. “We are satisfied with the season we had,” the coach the team in digs as the squad’s libero, registering 22 in an “The kid got the ball and went down and scored on us and added. “We are looking forward to the next week or two.” early-season win over Blackstone Valley Tech. I thought the girls might get apprehensive, something like that can take you out of a game,” McInnis said. “But by the end, we had girls knocking him over. They were not going to be pushed around or intimidated.” Thanks to Yanks Never Forget Milford High School Boosters Veterans Day Race/Walk Turkey Run NORTON-Thanks To Yanks presents the 1st Annual MILFORD-The Milford High School Boosters Club 5K Never Forget Veteran’s Day, five-miler run / two miler Turkey Run will be held on November 24, Thanksgiving Wachusett Ski Program walk on Saturday, November 12 at the Fillmore Nason morning beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Milford High. Go MILFORD-The Milford Community School Use Program VFW 8049, 38 Summer St., Norton. The race begins at 9 to www.MHSBoostersclub.com for online registration. is offering the Wachusett Ski Program for students in grades a.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds Number pick-up will be the night before, November 5 through 12. This ski or snowboard program begins on from the run/walk will be used to support our military 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the MHS gym lobby. Walk-in Sunday, January 8, and will run for six weeks on Sundays members and veterans in southeast Massachusetts. The registration will be the morning of the race from 6 to 7 from 3:30 to about 9:30 p.m. Students must register and pay entry fee is for the five miler is $25 and the two-miler a.m. the transportation fee to the Milford Community Program walk fee is $15. Register at ThanksToYanks.org. Trophies Early entry until November 4 guarantees a t-shirt for office, and then guidelines for online registration through for first place overall Male and Female winners. Awards all those registered and costs $20 for adults and $15 for Wachusett will be available once the minimum number of given to first and second place Male and Female in six under 18. After November 4 registration is $25 for adults and participants is met. Registration deadline is November 22 (6) different age categories, 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, $20 under 18. Dogs and strollers are welcome. and the program maximum is 42 students. 50-59 and 60+. Water station, timing and t-Shirts will be Please call the office at 508-478-1119 for details, or visit provided to all. the website at MCS.Milford.ma.us select “Kids Winter” on Whitin Thanksgiving Race and the menu and click the program for the details. Healthwalk WHITINSVILLE-The 28th Annual Thanksgiving Whitin Five Mile Race and Two Mile Healthwalk will be held on Thursday, November 24 beginning at 8:10 a.m. from the Got a Sports Story you want to share? Whitin Community Center, 60 Main St., Whitinsville. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/ Send it to our editor [email protected] whitinfive or contact Race Director, Linda Usher at 508- 529-6862 or [email protected]

22 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 Sports Valley Tech Football BVT Golf Caps Off Spring Lacrosse Registration Registration is now going on through December 15 for the Nipmuc Continues CAL Dominance Spring Lacrosse teams. For girls, K-8, their teams are part of the Mass By Chris Villani 2016, Eyes Huge 2017 Bay Girls Lacrosse League and for boys K-8, their teams are part of Sports Reporter/Columnist By Chris Villani the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL). Girls on the U13 After another season of playing unbeaten football in Sports Reporter/Columnist and U15 teams and boys on the U11 and U15 teams purchase their Colonial Athletic League play, the Blackstone Valley A double-digit regular season win total, a top-three uniforms, which the player can reuse the next season. Boys U13 and Tech football team will welcome St. Bernard’s to Upton finish in the district tournament, and a second place U15 will have the option to participate in the MBYLL Select league Saturday in the opening round of the Division 4A finish in the state vocational tournament highlighted a for which there is a separate registration and possibly a tryout. There playoffs and it’s a game head coach Jim Archibald hopes great season for the Blackstone Valley Tech golf team, is no equal-playing-time rule in the Select league and standings are will serve as an important step forward for the program. head coach Matt Connors said, and the players who kept. Players must play in MBYLL Classic to be eligible for MBYLL “We have been fortunate, we haven’t lost a game will return next year are expecting even more in 2017. Select. in the league in four years and we are proud of that,” “We had a great season, but these guys are already There is no equal-playing-time rule, and league standings are Archibald said. “But on the other hand, not to sound excited about next year,” Connors said. “I know they kept. Players must play in MBYLL Classic to be eligible for MBYLL selfish, but we don’t want to be a team that only were disappointed to finish third in the districts, they Select. dominates in the vocational league. We want to be a know they can play a lot better.” To register: Go to NipmucLax.com and click on the registration team, that can compete with anyone.” The Beavers placed third at the district tournament tab. The child must have an active US Lacrosse Membership and The 7-1 Beavers will get that chance Saturday at but earned a second place finish in the state voke at registration involves filling out both the US Lacrosse and the 2 p.m. when they welcome 7-1 St. Bernard’s in a Gardner Municipal Golf Course behind an even-par 71 Nipmuc Lacrosse registration. The registration process on our postseason showdown. BVT wrapped up the regular from junior J. J. Newcombe. website will automatically guide you through this. season beating Worcester Tech 27-13 to once again run “J.J. was our number one player. He was very Register early to ensure a spot. Team caps are set and players will through CAL play without a loss. consistent all year and had a great showing at the be wait-listed until another team roster is filled. Schedule specifics “It was a little closer than we would have liked,” vocational tournament,” Connors said. “His score will be available in late February. Indoor practice, once a week, will Archibald said. “Worcester controlled the clock and propelled our team score and coming in second was start in March. From April through mid-June anticipate three times controlled the game and kept our offense off the field.” exciting for the guys. It’s the first piece of hardware they a week practice including Saturday with a Sunday game. Follow the Quarterback Hector Petri connected on three second have taken home in a tournament like that.” teams on Facebook and Twitter @nipmucyouthlax. quarter touchdown passes and the Beavers intercepted Connors said he stood near the 18th green and four Worcester passes in the two-touchdown win. watched Newcombe stick a wedge shot to three feet. Archibald and his team now turn their attention to a When he drained the ensuing putt, the normally St. Bernard’s team the coach said is similar to the squad reserved junior celebrated with a fist pump. that reached the state finals next year. “When I saw that, I knew he did something special,” “They are the same as last year, they are big up front, Connors said. Hopkinton Physical Therapy athletic quarterback, disciplined team, they did a lot Twins Nathan and Noah Charron are expected to be of reloading,” Archibald said, noting stopping fullback the number two and three golfers for BVT when they and Sports Medicine James Xaras will be a focal point. return for their senior seasons. Nathan routinely shot “It starts with the fullback, worrying about him and anywhere from one to four over par for a nine-hole then containing the quarterback,” Archibald said. round and Noah was among the team’s most consistent Valley Tech will continue to lean on Petri and senior scorers, Connors said. Kevin Barthelmes on offense along with senior wide “J.J., Nate, and Noah will be the top three and are receiver Dylan Ramos, who Archibald said is “playing probably two to three strokes better than the rest of well as of late.” The coach said it will take a team effort the team, but the other guys are right on their heels,” on defense to contain a St. Bernard’s team coming off a Connors said. “We have four or five guys who could all 28-6 win over Monty Tech. be the number four golfer next year, we are going to be Valley Tech has won seven in a row, and Archibald extremely deep.” Sports Injuries feels a win Saturday would represent an important Valley Tech does graduate three senior, including milestone for his team. captain Tom Morin. Post-Surgical Rehabilitation “We have not gotten one of those wins against a tough “Tom made the varsity as a freshman so he was here non-vocational program,” Archibald said. “We are when I got here,” Connors said. “He is such a great Musculoskeletal Pain focused on the big picture. We would love to get a win player and very consistent. He knows the nuances of 1 on 1 Physical Therapy Sessions over a big, non-vocational team. Our league has good the courses where we play and that was instrumental.” football, but we seem to have mastered that part of it, Fellow seniors Jacob Novick and Tim Welch also Open Mon - Fri 7am to 7pm now we have to take the next step.” provided invaluable insight for younger players. All major insurances accepted “They could tell guys, ‘watch out, do this, don’t do that,’ that’s an aspect I am going to miss,” Connors said. 508-544-1540 “We are going to miss them.” Sports Programs for Young 87 Elm Street, Hopkinton (Located next to 495 behind Dunkin Donuts) Children 15 West Union Street, Ashland The Milford Community School Use Program has towncrier.us www.hopkintonphysicaltherapy.com opened registration for the Little Scarlet Hawks Skills and Drills Clinic for students in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 and the Wachusett Ski/ Snowboard Program. The Wachusett Ski Program is for students in grades 5 through 12. This ski or snowboard program begins on Sunday, January 8 and will run for six weeks on Sundays from 3:30 to about 9:30 p.m. Students must register and pay the transportation fee to the Milford Community Program office, and then guidelines for online registration through Wachusett will be available once the minimum number of participants is met. The deadline is November 22 and the program maximum is 42 students. The Little Scarlet Hawks registration will continue until December 28. On Saturday mornings, the Milford High School boys and girls coaching staff will work on the necessary skills and drills for instruction to shooting, dribbling, passing, and scoring. Kids will also be taking part in fun competitions such as dribble tag, knockout and monkey in the middle passing. All registration forms along with a check made payable to the Town of Milford - MCSUP may be mailed to the Milford Community Program, 31 West Fountain St., Milford, MA 01757. Registration forms and exact cash, check or money order may be dropped off at the office in in Milford High School. For more information, please visit MCS.Milford.ma.us or call the office at 508-478-1119.

NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 23 FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP Volunteerism on the Rise in Blackstone Heritage Corridor A year-end report filed by Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. Cutler, BHC’s Executive Director. offer new programs, including “Birding on (BHC) for its National Park Service Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) BHC manages the Volunteers-in-Parks program for the the Blackstone” by VIP Rosanne Sherry program reveals that volunteerism is on the rise in the Blackstone National Park Service. Locally, volunteers are placed throughout offered in the spring at the Blackstone River River Valley National Heritage Corridor. the 25 communities of the Blackstone River Valley National State Park in Lincoln, R.I., and in the fall at For fiscal year 2015-2016, a total of 1,283 volunteers donated Heritage Corridor and the historic nodes of the Blackstone River Bend Farm in Uxbridge. Volunteers their time to a number of programs for a total of 13,431 hours, River Valley National Historical Park. from Trout Unlimited Chapter 737 in Rhode a significant increase from the previous year with 6,651 hours With the launch of its Trash Responsibly™ program last fall, Island partnered with the Blackstone River recorded for 146 volunteers. The dollar value of a volunteer’s volunteer numbers started to increase with the cleanup events Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone time for fiscal year 2015-2016, at $23.56 per hour, came to the BHC spearheaded and partnered with throughout the National and offered a day-long fly fishing school considerable sum of $316,434. Heritage Corridor. With this program alone, 907 volunteers along the banks of the Blackstone River.” “We are thrilled to see the increase in volunteerism here in signed up as one-day volunteers for 22 cleanup events and BHC’s second annual GO! program the Blackstone Heritage Corridor,” remarked Charlene Perkins gave 4,066 hours of their time. BHC also launched a corporate in September had 66 volunteers leading “Day of Service” program, working with local companies and experiences throughout the National employees to make a difference in the communities that they Heritage Corridor, ranging from a full live or work in. From cleaning historic sites inside and out, to moon walk to guided tours through historic landscaping the grounds, 58 employees from five companies cemeteries. A big jump in volunteer numbers gave 203 volunteer hours. came by way of a youth service project Suzanne Buchanan, BHC’s Volunteer Coordinator, said sponsored by Youth Unlimited of Grand many of BHC’s long-term VIPs incorporated the National Rapids, Mich. Over 100 volunteers were Park Service Centennial Celebration into popular programs hosted by the Pleasant Street Christian including weekly paddles with the Blackstone Valley Paddle Reform Church and registered as VIPs for Club and three National Park Service Ranger interpretive a week of service in the communities of paddles highlighting Slatersville Reservoir, Hopedale Pond Northbridge, Uxbridge, Millville, Douglas and the Blackstone Canal. In addition, there were weekly bike and Grafton tallying 3,168 volunteer hours rides with the Blackstone River Bikeway Patrol, exploring as they tended to site maintenance at the the bikeways within the boundaries of the National Heritage Millville Lock, trail work at Blackstone River Corridor, including three “Ride with a Ranger” interpretive & Canal Heritage State Park/River Bend tours highlighting the historical significance of the Blackstone Farm, and more. This was the first of a three- River and Canal. year commitment from Whitinsville Serve, Buchanan noted, “Several people came forward wanting to with more volunteers returning the summer of 2017. Joe Richer, a Woonsocket resident, worked Safe Side Chimney for Pfizer prior to his retirement remembered the Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program Chimney Cleaning and Repair which encourages volunteerism among Pfizer colleagues and retirees and helps them obtain IT’S TIME FOR FALL CLEANING! grants for non-profits where they regularly Book now for Discounted Rates! volunteer. Richer volunteered at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park/River www.safesidechimneysweep.com Bend Farm and at the Capt. Wilbur Kelly Fireplace & Stove Flues • Furnace Flues • Dryer Vents House Transportation Museum, and after meeting Pfizer’s requirements (employees Soot Happens! must volunteer for at least six months and Hic #154697 508-341-3577 serve an average of six hours per month for a minimum of 72 total hours) Richer and Buchanan received a grant of $1,000 for volunteer supplies Order Now! Another volunteer Blake Stone, was accepted into a Geoscientists-in-the-Parks (GIP) program at Death Valley National WINTER FIREWOOD Park. He used his experience this summer in Worcester, helping with water quality Call for Competitive Pricing. programs. BHC hosts monthly Volunteer Open (508) 634-3300 House events with the next ones scheduled www.cookfpi.com for Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m., 252 Milford St, and again on Monday, January 9, at 6:30 Rte 140, Upton p.m., at its offices at Linwood Mill, 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. To register, MULCH • PAVERS • DECORATIVE STONE • LOAM call Buchanan at 508-234-4242 or email volunteer@BlackstoneHeritageCorridor. org. To learn more about BHC, visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.

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24 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER NOVEMBER 4, 2016 FALL FIXUP • FALL FIXUP The Language of Flowers Decorate A Tree for Wildlife Join Park Ranger Viola for a Wildlife Trek on Sunday December 11, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the West Hill Dam Office, 518 East Hartford Ave, Uxbridge to decorate a tree for wildlife. Participants will prepare some pine cones packed with seed/ suet to help wildlife build up fat for the cold winter days ahead. Allergy free provided if necessary. Visitors are encouraged to bring dryer lint, seeds and other survival items for wildlife. Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared to Competitors walk for about an hour over a variety Coupons of terrains. This program will be Accepted The Greenleaf Garden Club enjoyed a program of stories and songs, The cancelled in the event of a heavy snow Language of Flowers, at its October meeting. Storyteller Diane Edgecomb, storm or heavy rain. Youth under left, with Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain used the myths and folklore the age of 16 please bring an adult. from around the world to create a picture of floral origins. Anyone at the Junior Rangers Level-2 earn credit. program will look at thyme, lavender, asters and the lowly dandelion in the Please contact Park Ranger Viola same way. The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Bramel at 978-318-8417 for additional Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. For information, information. call membership chairperson Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790. GGC photo

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016 UPTON-MENDON TOWN CRIER 25 FALL FIXUP Free Community Shred Day As part of its year-long grand opening celebrations at its Sutton North branch, UniBank will be offering a Community Shred Day at the branch located at 29 Galaxy Pass, Pleasant Valley Crossing Plaza, Sutton on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is offered FREE, compliments of UniBank, and is open to the community. New England Security Shredders will be at UniBank’s branch to provide this service to individuals wishing to securely dispose of personal confidential documents. Document shredding will take place on-site in a mobile shredding vehicle. Each person may bring up to 10 file boxes (no binders or binder clips please) for secure destruction. This event provides a secure and responsible way for individuals to dispose of paper and reduce the threat of potential identity theft. For more consumer protection information, visit www.unibank.com/consumer-education.

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2016 Holiday Spectacular Charles River Bank The Broadway Youth Dance Veronica Jordan, Grace Joseph, Annual Dinner Theater is preparing to stage Allison Julian, Lily Killeen, it’s 10th Holiday Spectacular, Cameran Leary, Mackenzie Meeting Honors which is loosely based on the LeClaire, Sarah LeClaire, Kaelyn Radio City Holiday Spectacular. Lucier, Emma Ludwigson, Sarah Longtime Employees Charles River Bank recently held Performances are Saturday, Ludwigson, Kylie Macdonald, its annual dinner meeting at Lake November 19 at 7 p.m. and Jillian Magliano, Madelyn Pearl Function Facility in Wrentham. Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. Moore, Kara Moquin, Joseph Chairman of the Board Robert J. Parrella at Uxbridge High School. Moruzzi, Emma Nadolski, welcomed Charles River Bank staff, UPTON - Under Agreement in Just Four Days! Approximately 60 local Kate Nadolski, Jessica Noel, directors, honorary directors and invited dancers from Upton, Mendon, Victoria Onffroy, Gabrielle guests. During the meeting, President Hopkinton, Franklin, Marlboro, Palmer, Emma Reynolds, Haylee & CEO Jack Hamilton announced that Grafton, Hopedale, Sutton, Romasco, Alison Scarborough, he was celebrating his 40th year in the Uxbridge and Shrewsbury will Arianna Scarborough, Meghan banking industry as well as his 15th year participate in the production, Scarborough, Ashlyn Seligman, with Charles River Bank. Over the course making it an event to remember. Brynna Seligman, Abigail of the meeting, Hamilton went into detail Dancers performing in the Siciliano, Olivia Skiba, Ailionora about the successes of the bank over the Holiday Spectacular are: Amelia Thompson, Christina Vanslette, past year as well as some challenges that Arthur, Susan Barrows, Morgan Lauren Vincens, Danielle Walsh. the bank has effectively overcome. One Bieler, Emerson Boissonneault, For tickets and additional of the more exciting updates was that Marie Bruno, Maria Buono, information, please visit http:// the mortgage department originated Aidyn Byrne, Sophia Coldwell, bydt.weebly.com or email BYDT. more than $33 million in loans this year Annalise Curl, Caroline [email protected]. and the commercial loan department DeZutter, Lindsey Doyle, Founded by Diane Scouras originated more than $15.4 million in View Photos: Thomas Doyle, Samira Evens, in 1999, BYDT is a non-profit loans. Hamilton also announced that the 27Grafton.com Julia Ferandino, Nyah Gazda, organization dedicated to the bank’s asset value has increased this year Rachael Gibbs, Kelsey Grillo, education and training of area to over $230 million. Abby Griswold, Lauren Gronda, youth in grades two through 12 CALL THERESA TO SELL ~ 508-954-8862 Parrella later joined Hamilton to Julia Gustavensen, Caroline in the art of music, dance and commend the achievements of staff at Hebert, Penelope Hebert, Lauren theater. Charles River Bank. They presented five- Heye, Danielle Jolie, Erika Jolie, year Service Awards to Assistant Vice President of Administration Charlene “You’ll feel right at A Forty Year Journey towards Hebert and Assistant Vice President & Controller Lisa Forman. The 10-year home with Robyn” Community Membership Service Award recipient was Assistant It began in 1976 when a young man full of ideals took a job at Vice President & Bellingham Branch Robyn Nasuti Alternatives, a new non-profit dedicated to improving the lives Officer Michael Tuite. The recipients of of individuals with disabilities. At the time, Dennis Rice assumed the 15-year Service Award were Senior 774-573-1336 ® he would stay three or four years before moving on to the next Vice President of IT & Compliance Sue Realtor, Notary challenge. But the task of bringing people with developmental or Rovedo and Hamilton. For the first time Marketing Specialist psychiatric disabilities out of institutions into the community proved in the history of Charles River Bank, a ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Rep) challenging enough to fill the next 40 years. 25-year Service Award was presented to ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) In 1976, the idea that people with disabilities could live successfully Deposit Operations Support Specialist in the community was gathering steam, and organizations like Laurie O’Rourke. Alternatives were at the forefront of a new frontier. Beginning with Two team members, Vice President Robyn Nasuti's marketing expertise shines from the just three programs in the Blackstone Valley serving 26 individuals, & Commercial Lending Officer Peter moment you meet her. Her enthusiasm and drive are Rice helped Alternatives grow throughout Central Massachusetts. Rizzo and Bellingham Assistant Branch present from day one and it's contagious. e clear Last year the organization served over 1200 area residents in its 60 Manager Tara Crivello, earned the presentation of her marketing plan, her vast knowledge residential, employment and day programs. honor of being named recipients of the of the market, the area and people, and her proven In the ensuing decades, people once resigned to being warehoused President’s Award. ability make selling your home a wonderful experience. “I am extremely pleased with Charles in institutions have begun building successful and satisfying lives Having our listing in Robyn's capable hands made us – living, working and learning together with their neighbors in River Bank’s performance in the past feel reassured every step of the way that our home sale the community. Many examples of this success were on display year. With the unwavering support of our at the recent Thank You Reception celebrating Alternatives’ employees and directors, this has been was being handled by the best. We could not be more 40th Anniversary and recognizing individuals served, staff and one of our best years yet. Our Annual grateful! community friends for their extraordinary efforts over the past year. Dinner is a great way to recognize the Carolyn Smith, Main St Upton, MA In presenting Rice with his award, Alternatives’ Board Chair Mary triumphs of our company and recognize Ellen Root described him as “a visionary and an innovator.” In his those who contribute to our success,” COMMONWEALTH remarks, Rice particularly thanked “the thousands of individuals stated Hamilton. 774-573-1336 Visit www.RobynSoldMyHouse.com we took out of state institutions and hospitals for their courage and for more listings patience as they began their new lives.”

Waters Corporation of Milford Receives State Want To Move Before The Holidays? Award Tina will find you the The 1st Annual Manufacturing Awards ceremony was held at the State House on Wednesday, October perfect new home 26, part of the Manufacturer Recognition Month. The event was hosted by the Massachusetts Legislature Manufacturing Caucus, which is chaired by Rep. John Fernandes, D. Milford. Twenty-seven businesses from across the Commonwealth were honored for their outstanding achievements in workforce development, expansion, and sustainability. “I was very pleased TINA COTE to nominate Waters Corporation of Milford,” Fernandes stated. “Waters is a leader in analytical Shown left to right are State Rep. science solutions that support scientific research and John Fernandes, D. Milford, Jeffrey innovation in health care delivery, environmental Tarmy, Director of Corporate management, food safety, and water quality.” Communications accepting a Waters operates in 27 countries, including 11 Massachusetts Manufacturing Award manufacturing facilities with products available in for Waters Corporation of Milford 508-922-1427 more than 100 countries. They employ over 6500 and Massachusetts Secretary of people worldwide, including 1700 in their Milford Housing and Economic Development [email protected] headquarters facility.\ Jay Ash. Contributed photo

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