Study to Restore Section of Blackstone Canal Renewed

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SEND YOUR NEWS AND PICS TO [email protected] Friday, May 21, 2021 Study to restore section of Blackstone Canal renewed

BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI tion of the Blackstone TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT Canal situated in the Blackstone River & Canal UXBRIDGE — An Heritage State Park,” engineering feasibility said Richard Moore, study to restore one of BHC’s Board Chair. “The the original sections of Board also approved con- the historic Blackstone tributing $12,200 from its Canal in Uxbridge and Development funds to Northbridge has been secure the study.” renewed. According to Moore, The Blackstone with increased feder- River Valley National al and state interest in Heritage Corridor infrastructure and devel- announced recently that opment of the Blackstone it is celebrating National River Valley National Preservation Month—a Historical Park, the month which celebrates Heritage Corridor’s the nation’s heritage Board of Directors want- through historic places— ed to update the construc- by moving forward on tion cost estimates and the study. renew efforts to recon- struct the canal to add “Thanks to a gen- to the visitor experience erous grant of $10,000 of visiting River Bend from UniBank, the BHC Farm and the National Board of Directors voted Heritage Corridor. Courtesy to contract with VHB Pictured here is a view of the historic Goat Hill Lock along the Blackstone Canal looking onto Rice City Pond in Uxbridge. Engineering to update “The work is expected The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor has contracted with VHB Engineering to update a feasibility study to a feasibility study to Turn To CANAL page A13 restore a 3.5-mile section of the Blackstone Canal situated in the Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge restore a 3.5-mile sec- and Northbridge. Northbridge appoints Valley Chapel, Uxbridge next Chief of Police Church of the Nazarene

BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI Labrie has been in and has the respect of TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT law enforcement for 26 the men and women on holds ordination service years. He is a lifelong res- the police department NORTHBRIDGE — ident of Northbridge and and is well prepared to District Church of 4 social media platforms Northbridge has selected described the appoint- move the police depart- the Nazarene General - Facebook, YouTube, its next Chief of Police. ment as a “great accom- ment forward. Lt. Labrie Assembly will hold Roku and through the At its recent meeting, plishment and a great was an excellent choice their annual Ordination Valley Chapel web- the town’s Board of honor.” to become the next Service on Friday, June site. Pastor Bob, Senior Selectmen unanimously police chief in the Town 4 at 7 p.m. The ceremony Pastor, encourages you to approved the appoint- The town’s current of Northbridge, he will consists of a recessional join us on our live stream ment of Lt. Timothy Chief of Police, Walter serve the community of the candidates walking for this special event. Labrie as the next Chief J. Warchol, will be retir- well.” in to the hymn, “Holiness On Saturday morning of Police, effective June ing after 44 years of ser- Unto the Lord,” a long at 10 a.m., there will be a 26. vice in Northbridge on Northbridge Town time tradition, the laying district-wide celebration Friday, June 25. Manager Adam Gaudette Matthew Nordquist of hands of the ordaining and communion service. “We have a great echoed these sentiments. ministers, with prayer We are hoping for every community and it is an “Lt. Labrie has lived in UXBRIDGE — Matthew for the carrying out of local Nazarene church to honor and a privilege to town his entire life and “Tim has done it all for Nordquist, known as the ministry. This is by participate within their be the Chief of Police in attended Northbridge us during his career from Pastor Matt to many, will invitation only and par- own facilities, following the town I was born and Public Schools, and patrols, to investigations, be among the 15 who are ticipants will be the ordi- covid protocols. The ser- raised,” Labrie said, add- working as a police offi- community policing being ordained June 4. nation candidates, plus a vice will be live-streamed ing that he looks forward cer in town for near- efforts, and serving as Pastor Matt serves our limited number of invit- from Valley Chapel using to working with the var- ly 25 years has a great the Acting Chief during student and young adult ed guests, our District those four social media ious other town boards sense of the pulse of the Chief Warchol’s leave population and preach- Superintendent, Rev. Ken platforms once again. and department heads community,” Warchol absences,” said Gaudette. es regularly. A graduate Stanford, and other dis- Dr. Sunberg, General that support the town. said. “He has outstand- Turn To CHIEF page A13 of Cedarville University trict staff and leadership, Superintendent, will be ing leadership qualities in Ohio, Matt majored along with the General sharing a message with in Biblical Studies and Superintendent, Dr. us as well. The service minored in Greek! He and Carla Sunberg and her will last 60-75 minutes. his wife, Jenny, a nurse, husband. It will be held The Church of the have two young sons. at Valley Chapel and will Turn To ORDINATION page A13 The New England be available to view on Milford Police warn of ‘Geek Squad’ scam the extra money to anoth- added. BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI er account which they TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT will provide,” police said. 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Courtesy A view of the Blackstone River Greenway in Uxbridge, where it currently ends on Adams The Singing Dam on Blackstone Street in Sutton. Street. WHITINSVILLE — Blackstone River Sutton residents voted in favor of autho- “The Blackstone Heritage Corridor expected in Northbridge and Grafton in Valley National Heritage Corridor’s rizing local officials in both towns to Board is very appreciative of the work the future. mission to continue expanding the negotiate easements that help pave the and leadership of Town officials and the The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Blackstone River Greenway/Bikeway way for extending the Blackstone River support of Town Meeting voters in both will continue to work with state and has gained momentum. At Town Greenway/Bikeway in their commu- Uxbridge and Sutton for their commit- federal partners to secure funding for Meetings on May 15, Uxbridge and nities. ment to extending the Blackstone River the design and, later, construction of In Uxbridge, residents voted in Bikeway. These strong expressions of these segments of the path through the favor of granting authority to the Select public support from Valley residents Valley. RIBUNE Board to negotiate mutually agreeable move this long-planned project closer to “Most communities where bikeways T access easements on public parcels. reality,” Blackstone Heritage Corridor have been constructed consider them Additionally, the passage of the article Board Chair Richard T. Moore stated to be genuine assets for their residents will allow a Greenway/Bikeway over after the Town Meetings. as well as visitors to the region,” Moore ALMANAC or along the existing water/sewer infra- “We look forward to continued part- noted. “They provide opportunities for structure where the proposed exten- nership with local officials and voters outdoor recreation through historic REAL ESTATE sion of the existing Blackstone River in our efforts to improve recreation- downtowns and beautiful views of our Greenway will run. The vision for the al opportunities in the Valley as we natural surroundings.” 3.5-mile expansion would bring it from work to complete what will one day be To learn more about the Blackstone Adams Street in south Uxbridge to a 48-mile bikeway from Worcester to River Greenway/Bikeway and BLACKSTONE Depot Street in the center of town. Providence,” he added. the Blackstone River Valley $540,000, 9 Willow Brook Ln, In Sutton, residents voted to Once easements with the town are National Heritage Corridor, visit Vonderheid, Carl, and Roche, Jessica, authorize the Select Board to convey a secured, the Blackstone Heritage BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. To to Hovey, Scott A, and Hovey, parcel of Town-owned land in exchange Corridor will work with private land- participate in a Public Input Survey Kimberly H. for trail and bicycle path easements that owners along the proposed route of the for the Blackstone Heritage Corridor will allow passage of the Blackstone Greenway/Bikeway for the remaining (through May 31), visit bit.ly/ River Bikeway on Blackstone Street, easements to complete the segments BHCSURVEY. DOUGLAS near the Singing Dam. in each community. Similar efforts are $505,000, 30 Conservation Dr, Benoit, Gregory D, and Benoit, Jennifer M, to Haley, Scott, and Rainville, Jennifer. $375,000, 16 Brookside Dr, Odonnell, DA gives funding to Northbridge High Gregory J, to Crosier, Michael, and Crosier, Jessica. $355,000, 20 Fairfax Way, Moussette, School for post-graduation celebration Gerard P, and Moussette, Carol A, to Burke, Patrick J, and Burke, Jacqueline. NORTHBRIDGE – Worcester County $10,000, Hemlock St (WS), Oliveira, District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. John, to Brizard, Mark. awarded Northbridge with a grant to support fun and safe post-graduation activities for students. NORTHBRIDGE This year, Mr. Early’s office awarded $450,000, 97 Sherry St, Ellermann, 16 different schools across Worcester Erika, to Wrenn, Bryan S, and Wrenn, County nearly $20,000 in grants to sup- Amanda C. port programming that helps keep stu- $370,000, 43-45 Spring Hill Ave, Rte dents from drinking and driving after 85 Realty Corp, to Cadogan, Gerard G. celebratory events like prom and grad- $351,000, 110 Jefferson Ave, uation. Molinaro, Donna M, and FNMA, to “Students have been dealing with a Flipside LLC. lot in the last year with the Covid-19 $285,000, 48 Heritage Dr #48, pandemic causing them to miss out Wielsma, Earl J, and Wielsma, Karen on time in school, playing sports and J, to Grist, Lynn, and Ellis, Richard A. enjoying social activities with friends $189,981, 106 Heritage Dr #106, Ellis, and family,” Mr. Early said. “I am par- Richard A, to Mills, Charles S. ticularly proud this year to be able to help provide these kids with the fun celebrations they deserve to end the school UXBRIDGE year safely.” $575,000, 49 Saratoga Dr, Paolino, Mr. Early and his Community Jamie, and Paolino, Jillian, to Howard, Outreach Team also offer presentations David P, and Howard, Jessica A. for teens to promote safety, including $550,000, 124 Chocolog Rd, TTK Real on the topics of the dangers of mixing Estate LLC, to Simmler, Marc, and drugs and alcohol, social host liability awareness for parents, and distracted help to keep kids safe from unnecessary through the Massachusetts Office for Simmler, Sandra. tragedies caused by combining these Victim Assistance Drunk Driving Trust $500,000, 56 Johnson Rd, Simmler, driving. “The hardest part of our job is talking celebrations with drinking and driv- Fund, which is a state grant that pro- Marc H, and Simmler, Sandra A, to ing,” Mr. Early said. vides support services and advocacy Hebert, Michael, and Hebert, Laura. to people in pain. Life can change in the blink of an eye. These programs that The funding for these grants Mr. to victims, witnesses, and their family our community partners have created Early is providing to high schools members of drunk and drugged driving across the county is made possible crashes.

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To sign up, go to 8622 to reserve your meal. Omer Boucher – Van Driver the community, including those www.mcoaonline.com/walkma Welcome back knitters! Sally Selvidge – Activities who are vaccinated and not or call 508-278-8622. Friday, June 25th – 1:00 pm Knitters can meet every Coordinator yet vaccinated, is our priority. – Facebook Live Family Feud! Thursday @ 1:30 pm in the Edwina Porter – Chef Your patience and understand- Thursday, June 3rd – 2:00 Tune in to the Uxbridge Senior senior center parking lot. Masks ing is greatly appreciated. pm – Outdoor Craft w/Sally Center Facebook page for some & social distancing required DIRECTOR’S NEWS FOR Thank you to all who making a Plant Basket or Salad fun! Prize given to first place (weather permitting). Please JUNE 2021 participated and contributed Bowl! Space is limited, RSVP participant! bring your own chair and water The Commonwealth con- to our recent Krispy Kreme to reserve your spot by. Social bottle. You must RSVP 508-278- tinues to take steps to work Fundraising event for the distancing, safety precautions Zumba classes are on a hiatus 8622. toward a “new normal” as pub- Activity Department. Congrats in place and masks required. for the month of June. Stay lic health metrics trend in a pos- to Jeanne Metcalf for being the Donations are always welcome! tuned for news of future classes Every Thursday – Virtual itive direction and vaccination top seller of 15 dozen donuts. Rain date is Thursday, June resuming soon! Crafts with Sally (Unless out- rates increase. While there is We were able to raise over $500 10th. door craft planned) posted on much reason for hope, we are which will be put towards crafts Uxbridge Senior Center On the Uxbridge Senior Center still living in a global pandemic. and other supplies for our pro- Friday, June 4th – 12:00 pm The Move - Videos will be posted Facebook page and YouTube It remains critically important grams. Thanks again for your - Baked Fish Curbside Pickup. every Monday at 10:00 am! Get after 2:30 pm. to continue to practice preven- support! This is being sponsored by ERA ready to join Sally & Gail on tion strategies. We must all Our congregate meal pro- Key Realty Charitable Trust VIRTUAL Trips in and around Medical Transportation is continue to do our part to stop gram continues to be closed at Fund! RSVP is required, please Uxbridge! accepting appointments. Call the spread and remain vigilant. this time due to space restric- call 508-278-8622 to reserve your 508-278-8622 to schedule your But working towards a new tions. Our Fish Curbside meal. Hannaford grocery shopping rides. normal does not have a single Luncheons and Home Delivered every Tuesday. Pick up begins on/off switch. This presents an luncheons will continue for the Friday, June 4th - 1:00 pm at 8:30 AM. Please sign up in The Uxbridge Senior Center opportunity to think and plan month of June. Please check – Live Facebook Pictionary advance by calling us at 508-278- Donation Funds are used to for what a new normal means out the menu and don’t forget with Sally & Gail! Tune in to 8622 to reserve your seat on the pay for services, programs, and to each of us. The Uxbridge to RSVP to reserve your lunch! the Uxbridge Senior Center van. Masks are required and activities for Uxbridge older Senior Center has been incredi- The Center received a generous Facebook page. Prize given to seating is limited. adults and are not considered bly innovative during this time. donation from Susan & Brian first place participant! part of the Town’s operating We developed new services and Dicks and the ERA Key Realty Every Tuesday – Virtual Chair budget for the Center. Anyone new programs to service our Charitable Trust. This dona- Friday, June 11th - 1:00 pm – exercises with Sally posted on wishing to donate may do so community members and look tion sponsored our May 21st Outdoor BINGO! This will be the Uxbridge Senior Center by making checks payable to forward to the near future to see and all of June’s Fish Curbside held in our parking lot (weather Facebook page & YouTube after the “Uxbridge Senior Center”. you all again. Lunches. Thanks again for all permitting) and prizes will be 2:30 pm. Donations may also be made in The Executive Office of you do! awarded! Must call 508-278-8622 honor of, in memory of, or in Elder Affairs has created a plan- Our Transportation pro- to sign up as space Is limited. *Walking Club will be every appreciation of. Contributions ning tool which will be useful gram continues to be up and Social distancing & masks are Wednesday @ 10:00 am. Contact are greatly appreciated. Our as we think about approaches running. Please call Donna required. the senior center for waiver seniors Thank You! to scale up. Over the next sever- to book your medical rides in form before starting. Weather al months, the Uxbridge Senior advance. 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WORCESTER — Nearly 400 graduates received a to imagine what it was like to have been America’s one another, especially among the most vulnerable. bachelor’s degree during Assumption University’s leaders trying to act morally, as we all must try, in “A Catholic liberal education engages these questions 104th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 9, situations not of their choosing or of their making,” and has prepared you to live out your vocations, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. Pulitzer he said. “What I’m asking for, what I’m pleading for, professions and to be lifelong learners,” he said. “It Prize-winning and nationally syndicated Washington is imagination. Usually when we speak of imagina- has provided you with the wisdom and courage to Post columnist George F. Will, Ph.D., delivered what tion, it is prospective imagination, imagination of the confront the challenges we face during a time like this he called the “last Assumption lecture for which you future But what we urgently need now is retrospective and that you will face throughout your life.” will be a captive audience” to the Class of 2021, in imagination. The ability to imagine the past,” he said, Valedictorian Hannah White ‘21 also spoke of which he urged the graduates to live in the present adding that we need to reimagine the textures of a Assumption’s emphasis on vocation and its impor- while also imagining the past. The Class of 2021 is the time long ago, with social settings, customs, politi- tance as she and her classmates enter “a pandem- first to graduate from Assumption University, which cal practices, and institutions and ethical standards ic-stricken workforce with no guarantee that we’ll transitioned from Assumption College last year. Local much different than we have today. find our ideal entry-level job, much less a clear career students included: He asked those in attendance “on this 21st century path,” she said. “Over the past four years we have Samuel Malone, of Douglas Sunday morning” to return in their imaginations to become familiar with the tagline, “Light the way.” Morgan Shields, of Uxbridge 167 years ago when the Kansas Nebraska Act became How can we be a light for others when we ourselves Rachel Spratt, of Whitinsville law. It allowed popular majorities in Kansas and cannot see through the darkness of the unknown?” “Mr. Will’s influence as an author, newspaper col- Nebraska to decide whether to permit enslavement. White shared her experience in the SOPHIA pro- umnist and journalist, particularly for the Washington Will asked the audience to imagine the scene as polit- gram as one example in how Assumption helps its stu- Post as well as a political commentator on ABC and ically engaged Americans in 1954, and asked “What dents understand what it means to choose a vocation. MSNBC, cannot be overstated,” said Salutatorian would you have advocated? What would you have “Our vocations-our life callings- affect all aspects of Maeve McDonald ‘21 in her introduction of the speak- done?” how we live, work, and engage with the world around er. “In speaking with Mr. Will about the value of such Will shared that while Lincoln was against enslave- us,” she said. “Although we find it difficult to discern an education, he noted that, ‘the point of a liberal arts ment, he was also opposed to allowing the Union to our future through the haze of uncertainty, remem- education is to teach you to open your mind to ques- dissolve, which would have called self-government ber this: our life purpose is not some far off goal that tion, not to reject, but to question received opinions.’ into doubt. He “adopted the ethic of responsibility will allow us to be happy forever. Vocation is an ever He argued that this is a particularly important skill and committed himself to the patience of politics, to ongoing process of self-discovery. It is living magnan- for graduates today as we enter a world that is fraught the long path of maneuver and persuasion.” Will said imously, striving for the greatest good, especially in with political turmoil and moral relativism.” that to understand such dilemmas that politicians the day to day. It is using what gifts we have to serve In his commencement address, Will shared an confronted in the past requires more than just the others who have nothing. It is living in authentic example of just how one’s liberal education can help grounding of facts in history; it requires imagination community with others, where we help each other one better understand the world. He prompted grad- and the empathy that imagination can nourish. “Our bear our burdens. Even if our futures are shrouded in uates to consider the political unrest in America nation today needs the empathy that can only come darkness, in our vocations we have the light we need and the “mudslinging” against “past Americans who from imagination and the ability to imagine oneself to see the next right step.” played large roles in the creation and preservation in other people’s shoes. The ability to reason, and In closing, President Cesareo reminded the grad- of our nation,” whose statues are being toppled and maneuver, and compromise as they had to do.” uates that they are the first class to graduate from names scrubbed from public buildings and places for Will called presentism a “pandemic of vindictive- Assumption University, representing a milestone in what mudslingers deem moral and political failures. ness,” and a pandemic, though not of a virus, but the history of Assumption. “Throughout its history, “No one says our nation was, or those who passed something for which there is no vaccine. “Historically- Assumption has shown itself to be a resilient insti- it on to us, were without sin,” he shared. “Rather, I grounded empathy inoculates us against the sin of tution, overcoming challenges that on the surface am here to warn against the sin of pride. This is the pride that is at the cold heart of presentism,” said Will. seemed insurmountable,” he shared. “This year, you sin of those who today so much enjoy rendering harsh Will said that he hoped that the graduates’ time at have also shown yourself to be resilient as you adapt- judgments against those who acted in earlier days Assumption had provided them with two talents that ed to the changes that were necessary as we addressed In harshly judging those who produced our nation, would make them immune to such moral vanity-a the impact of the pandemic. The sacrifices you made today’s unforgiving critics are guilty of their own sin. talent for gratitude and a talent for praising. “Having have allowed you to grow as a person in ways that It is the sin of presentism.” gratitude for those men and women in the American were unexpected. In this way, the pandemic shaped Will explained that presentism is “the fallacy of past, who, like all of us, were flawed but who neverthe- your education as it shaped you as well. Thank judging by our standards the behavior of those who less handed on to us a nation that had fewer flaws than you for the many ways you contributed to making acted in circumstances very different than ours,” when they inherited it,” he said. “Praising is an act Assumption a better place over the last four years. and that the only cure is a deep historical knowl- of humility, an act of homage to those who have been As you move on to the next chapter of your journey, I edge. “Only such knowledge can give us the ability in the arena and who have distinguished themselves congratulate you on all that you have accomplished as there.” students at Assumption. We look forward to the many He concluded his “final lecture” with an old contributions you will make to our society because of English couplet: “The couplet is: ‘All men are your education at your alma mater.” created equal. They differ only in the sequel.’ During the ceremony, Will and Vincent Strully, You are the sequel to this excellent University’s Jr., founder and CEO of the New England Center fine touch,” he said. “You will go forth from here for Children, received honorary degrees. Will was and live in the present. But you will, I hope and honored for his “steadfast pursuit of knowledge and expect, leave the nation better, because you will distinguished commentary [that] has enriched the avoid presentism. You will do so by appreciat- American media landscape,” while Strully was rec- ing the always crooked road we Americans are ognized for his “four decades of selfless service” in always traveling toward a more perfect Union.” which he has dedicated himself to “empowering those Assumption President Francesco C. Cesareo, in the autism community.” Ph.D., also emphasized the enduring impor- Assumption University, founded in 1904 by the tance of a liberal arts education. “While so much Augustinians of the Assumption, is New England’s changed this past year, what did not change premier university for high-quality education, inte- was the essence and value of your Assumption grating career preparation and education of the whole education,” he said. “The pandemic has made person, drawing upon the best in the rich and cen- more evident the value of the Catholic lib- turies-long tradition of Catholic higher education. eral education you have received in the last Assumption, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, four years. You have come to appreciate that seeks to provide students with a transformative edu- enduring ideas matter and provide a framework cation that forms graduates who possess critical intel- for understanding our contemporary world. ligence, thoughtful citizenship, and compassionate You have explored the deepest questions of the service. The University offers 34 majors and 49 minors human heart, which transcend time and place.” in the liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing and President Cesareo added that these questions professional studies; as well as master’s and continu- include understanding the common good, cul- ing education degrees and professional certificate tivating good judgment and understanding programs. For more information about Assumption complexity, finding one’s purpose in life, and University, please visit www.assumption.edu. understanding the responsibilities we have to DA gives funding to Uxbridge High School for safe post- graduation celebration UXBRIDGE — Worcester County District for parents, and distracted driving. Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. awarded Uxbridge “The hardest part of our job is talking to people High School and Uxbridge Parents for a Safe in pain. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Graduation 2021 with a grant to support fun and These programs that our community partners safe post-graduation activities for students. have created help to keep kids safe from unneces- This year, Mr. Early’s office awarded 16 different sary tragedies caused by combining these celebra- schools across Worcester County nearly $20,000 in tions with drinking and driving,” Mr. Early said. grants to support programming that helps keep The funding for these grants Mr. Early is provid- students from drinking and driving after celebra- ing to high schools across the county is made pos- tory events like prom and graduation. sible through the Massachusetts Office for Victim “Students have been dealing with a lot in the Assistance Drunk Driving Trust Fund, which is last year with the Covid-19 pandemic causing them a state grant that provides support services and to miss out on time in school, playing sports and advocacy to victims, witnesses, and their family enjoying social activities with friends and family,” members of drunk and drugged driving crashes. Mr. Early said. “I am particularly proud this year to be able to help provide these kids with the fun celebrations they deserve to end the school year safely.” Mandy Laporte of Douglas Mr. Early and his Community Outreach Team also offer presentations for teens to promote safe- awarded scholarship from ty, including on the topics of the dangers of mixing drugs and alcohol, social host liability awareness Nichols College DUDLEY — Mandy Laporte of Douglas is awarded the Daniel L. Van Leuvan Memorial Scholarship from Nichols College at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony, hosted virtually May 4. This is an annual award given to a Nichols student who has demonstrat- TO PLACE AN AD: BLACKSTONE VALLEY ed outstanding potential high academ- JUNE SIMAKAUKAS TRIBUNE PUBLISHED BY ic achievement and a strong commit- (508)909-4062 STONEBRIDGE PRESS ment to the Nichols college community. [email protected] PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER This year the scholarship is awarded FRANK G. 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B LACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, May 21, 2021 • 5 MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER SENIOR WORK – OFF 4 Ever Fab “A Beatles Residents Lunch meals will be with Federal Funds from this time tell us what you PROGRAM Tribute Band” Monday through Friday available to be picked up USDA. need and you can pick it For Eligible seniors, 60 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. daily at the front door, This institution up or we will deliver it. or older that are residents Thursday, August 19th, We travel one town out 11:30 A.M. is an equal oppor- We are still here to of Millbury 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. in each direction includ- Menu is available on tunity providThe answer any questions Receive up to $1,500 per Eddie Forman Polka ing Sutton, Grafton, Town Website, www. 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If you For more information Hot dogs & drinks For more information or reservations call us at The Senior Center is don’t have a mask, we will or to pick up an applica- will be available for sale. or to schedule transporta- 508-865-9154 still closed to the Public at give you one. tion please call the center These events will be held tion call the center at this time… Also if you are in need at 508-865-9154 rain or shine, bring your 508-865-9154 SNAP APPLICATIONS of a home delivered meal lawn chairs! (Food Stamps) While the building is give us a call and we will MILLBURY SENIOR Masks required along Millbury Senior Center Our appointments are not open to the public set you up to get one deliv- CENTER ACTIVITIES!! with social distancing! Food Pantry on Tuesdays & Thursdays the Food Pantry at the ered to you. Our pantry is open 10 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. 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Call For Reservations CALL 508-764-4325 For more info visit www.salemcrossinn.com (508)867-2345 Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 4-8; Sunday 12-5 6 • Friday, May 21, 2021 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE BVT spotlights chalk art from resilient Class of 2021 UPTON – The Visual dents had to preregister ent ideas, but the concept hundred dollars with all ing Art program with so details and to view the Arts Department at to reserve their chalk of human connection proceeds to benefit the many students engaged artwork, visit www.val- Blackstone Valley and three-foot-by-three- and the healing power mission of the National in creating meaningful leytech.k12.ma.us/cre- Regional Vocational foot-square space to cre- of earth was something I Center for the Prevention Artwork.” ativityforacause. Technical High School ate their masterpiece. All wanted to explore. Each of Youth Suicide.” About Blackstone hosted Arts Heals: The students had to submit a day in this world is a new The Art program Valley Regional Senior Perspective on concept for review before day to learn, grow, and Visiting Artist Arielle empowers its students Vocational Technical Friday, May 7. During the participating. The cre- be resilient. When I’m Gordon, a 2017 grad- to make a difference by High School (BVT) creative event, the side- ative process from con- having a tough day, I go uate of Blackstone using their creative voic- Blackstone Valley walk outside of the school cept sketches through to outside to feel the sun Valley Tech, a senior es in their artwork. The Regional Vocational transformed with color, the final chalk murals on my skin. It brings me in her last semester at Art Department is proud Technical High School creativity, and mean- emphasized resilience peace. I hope my artwork Massachusetts College of of all of the seniors who serves the towns of ing as seniors created and the healing power inspires others.” Art and Design in Boston used their creativity for a Bellingham, Blackstone, unique chalk murals on of art. Robin Brown, had an opportunity to pro- cause by participating in Douglas, Grafton, the theme of resilience, LICSW, a Mental Health “We are immensely vide insight while view- the event to build aware- Hopedale, Mendon, showcasing how art Counselor in the School proud of our seniors,” said ing the artwork of Ava ness and support for Milford, Millbury, heals. The weather coop- Based Health Center, also Visual Arts Instructors Lanoue of Blackstone, a teen suicide prevention Millville, Northbridge, erated, and students and spoke with the art classes Ashley Maclure and Kelly senior in the Business & to benefit the National Sutton, Upton, and faculty were able to view about the importance of Garabadian. “On behalf Entrepreneurship pro- Center for the Prevention Uxbridge. Located in the the finished artwork. mental health and cre- of the Art Department, a gram. Gordon noticed of Youth Suicide. heart of the Blackstone ativity. big thank you to every- Ava’s shoes placed at Valley, BVT creates a The Art Heals event one who participated the top of her workspace This program was sup- positive learning com- was open to all seniors, Isabella Pimentel of and helped make the appeared as if they were ported in part by grants munity that prepares not just those taking an Uxbridge, a senior in Art Heals: The Senior ready to walk down the from the Cummings students for personal and art class. It served as an the Painting & Design Perspective event a suc- path of her mural. The School Service Fund, the professional success in in-school field trip for Technology program, cess. We appreciate the accidental placement was Blackstone, Millville, an internationally com- 143 seniors and a forma- enjoyed participating. support of our staff chap- a nice touch to her multi- Northbridge, and Upton petitive society through tive assessment for those erones, our alumni men- media masterpiece. Cultural Councils, local a fusion of rigorous voca- enrolled in Honors Art As she worked on a blue tor, and of course, our agencies supported by the tional, technical, and aca- School Prep and Senior chalk circle, Pimentel generous sponsors. The Gordon said, “It is Mass. Cultural Council, a demic skills. Art Studio. Non-art stu- said, “I had many differ- event raised over seven exciting to see a thriv- state agency. For more

UXBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL UXBRIDGE — Uxbridge High School Ouellette, Kylie Paul, Julia Philbrook, Paul Elhajj, Jude Goncalves, Maia has released its honor roll for the third Grade 9 Tyler Richardson, Makayla Ross, Harris, Xavier Hicks, Austin Lucy, quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. High Honors: Rylie Beland, Tyler Aidan Russell, Abigail Sanches, Sadie Angelina Rodriguez, Liam Zuffoletti Grade 8 Bergman, James Bernard, Aidan Schultzberg, Meghan Smith, Troy High Honors: Ali Alomar, Hannah Blood, Benjamin Bourgeois, Kathryn Spencer, Jack Tasick, Sabrina Tibedo, Grade 12 Benson, Elyse Bouchard, Arya Burke, Cahill, Braden Cammuso, Cameron Megan Wingfield, Coral Young High Honors: Anastasia Achiaa, Ava Chartier, Shayna Cohen, Charles Caso, Emma Demers, Matthew Honors: Bruce Alberto,Dominick Haley Archambault, Samantha Criscola, Larissa DaSilva, Sydney DiLibero, Brynn Doherty, Syrianna Alicea,Joshua Cristina, Myah Arroyas, Aiden Ayers, Hailey Bergman, Daniels, Maxwell Deary, Rogan Devlin, Dousangsavanh, Luke Esposito, DeLang, Logan Donnelly, Drew Bella Borjeson-Troupe, Kayla Brooks, Timothy Devlin, Mason Dorr, Bailey Madison Fairweather, Olivia Gray, Gniadek, Tia Jacobs, Sameer Khan, Jeremy Bullock, Connor Chartier, Dzivasen, Ewan Fortin, Alicia Gauvin, Olivia Holden, Catherine Hughes, Patrick McDonnell, Zachary Oliveira, Sydney Costa, Elise Croteau, Zakary Addison Griffiths, Brady Hamm, Chace Samantha Jones, Kahlea Lachapelle, Alexandria Patterson, Audrey Phillips, Currie, Maline Demers, Ella DiMarco, Henult, Alexis Kammerer, Samuel Kellen Lachapelle, Kamryn Leroy, Olivia Phillips, Casey Prior, Aidan Ashley Dube, Jonathan Fabian, Acadia Kirby, Isabelle Kling, Thatcher Kling, Grace Linsley, Jessica Lutton, Aiden Ross, Jack Trask, Zander Voigt, Farrell, Nicholas Fernandes, Drew Sumeyye Koyuncu, Milla Mace, Tessa Marquez-LeRoy, Brianna Moss, Braeden Watt Gauthier, Devon Gokey, Shaylin Gonya, Masnyk, Alexis Morse, Darren Oliver, Gage Nichols, Shane Okenquist, Ella Honorable Mention: Maren Ramsha Gul, Jocelyn Hinchcliffe, Danielle Olson, Natalie Orr,Diya Patel, Pezzullo, Phetmany Phianesin, Cooper Anderson, Kamryn Brodeur, Emma Sallie Hogan, Anna Horne, Samantha Om Patel, Maxwell Roy, Stella Roy, Phoenix, Avari Powers, Benjamin Brothers, Katie Cullen, Samwail Girgis, Kauzens, Wiley Kimball, Cassandra Hunter Schiller,Jonah Scott, Phoenyx Roerden, Payson Roy, Lincoln Schiller, Samuel Mason LaBaire, Allen Lamphere, Liberty Silva, Michael Stark, Landon Sweet, Christopher Szajna, Siobhan Twohig- Lewis, Eilish Linnehan, Madison Sienna True, Jake Vanderbrug, Mann, Emma Walker, Zoe Wojnowski Grade 11 Manning, Ella Moscatelli, Brenna Neill, Stephanie Zaitoun Honors: Lucas DeFreitas, Jalyn High Honors: Madison Arsenault, Jeremy Okenquist, Rory Paul, Valasi Honors: Layla Bettencourt, Gingras, Briana Hughes, Hailey Peyton Bly, Madison Departie, Saige Petri, Braden Pomeroy, Colleen Prior, Cate Bouvier, Christopher Kinyanjui, Sophia Perkins, Lukas Frazier, Matthew Healey ,Maya Henry, Daniel Redgate, Stephen Sanches, Bouvier, Catherine Buma, Jaydon Ritacco, Zoe Jones, Madigan Lame, Makayla Taylor Sanford, Thomas Schreiber, Chamberland, Victoriana Chapman, Cheyanne Uvezian, Brayden Wilcox Lehtola, Maria Lowandy, Makarios Jack Streichert, Clarice Stumpf, Jenna Devine, Jillian Dimo, Hunter Honorable Mention: Luke Boisvert, Mansour, Maegan Morrissey, Gracie Brenden Thompson, Carlee Veinotte, Fontaine, Liam Kaferlein, Brendan Andrew Flynn, Nathan Fuoss, Elizabeth Nummela, Andrew Oliveira, Cristian Cayden Walker, Benjamin Wiersma, Magowan, Samantha Makynen, Lewis, Luke McCuin, Sophia Mone, Oliveira, Marcus Oliver, Jessie Paxton, Benjamin Wojciechowski Macen Martone, Aidan Nolan, Samuel Noel, Sean O’Day, Mikayla Natasha Prachith, Madison Ramage, Honors: Nicholas Allegrezza, Thomas Ouellette, Jack Phoenix, Madison Ryan, Cecilia Schleinitz, Andolina, Lilyanna Bain, Joseph Costa, Abigaile Liam Sweeney, Ava Turner, Anthony Matheus Defreitas, Lindsey Gay,Aidan Oliveira, Briana Pare, Olivia Pirrotta, Grade 10 Venuti, Keku Wheelock, Alexandra Grinnell, Margaux Lewis, Jackeline Talen Rosborough, Dylan Ryan, James High Honors: Lily Brayman, Kelsey Wojciechowski Lopez, Maeve Mahoney, Mikenna Manz, Sanford, Dominic Silva, Jamal Uddin, Brooks, Victor Cardoso-Collins, Julie Honors: Brian Babin, Destiny Gabrielle Mateer, Jaeden Morales, Caroline Usenia, Julia Wilczewska, Compston, Sophie Compston, Sean Berthiaume, Brooklyn Chludenski, Jeremiah Morgan, Jack Morvan, Owen Denning Yoffe Costa, Jessie DeMalia, Tyler Erickson, Hunter Fabri, Reagan Guillette, Pendleton, MarthaAnn Rolandelli, Honorable Mention: Maria Aprili, Jason Fontes, Carl Nathan Gallawan, Jeremie Hodgdon, Briana Joyce, Elizabeth Vecchione Giana Bannon, Camden Chludenski, Tanner Gautheir, Evan Grube, Avery Chloe Kaeller, Lindsay Labossiere, Honorable Mention: Colin Caso, Arielle DeMarco, Carson Denietolis, Guillette, Briana Hawes, Samantha Luke Little, Bethany Loach, Thomas Kelsey Desroches, Sarah Johnston, Arianna Fortier, Lillyanna Gallant, Hinchcliffe, Paige Irving, Eleanor McCarthy, Hannah Nordstrom, Jack Loukia Koutroumanos, Autumn Shame Guillette, Hunter Levesque, Lily Kimball, Lex Lovell, Alan Mages, Polando, Jack Sander, Cameron Snay, Nichols, Kiley Robertson, Matthew Ramage, Alana Russell, Madison Silbor, Maximus Martone, Isabella Nolan, Audrey Tanner Shelley Colin Spencer, Nicholas Whitlock Matthew O’Neill, Grace Orr, Morgan Honorable Mention: Grace Boisvert,

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We ities include singing, playing on work with many community partners who share the same goal of strengthening the playground and practicing our communities. Funding for the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) is provided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care her cartwheels. She is very open (EEC) and sponsored by South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC-Childcare/ and willing to try new things and Head Start). loves animals. Jadelyn thrives Upcoming Events-Registration is required for all upcoming events. Links can with adult attention and care, be accessed on our website or contact Emily Murray at 508-278-5110 or Emurray@ and she benefits from structure smoc.org. and clear expectations. She Fridays, 5/14 to 6/11, Sensational Explorers, from 10:00 to 11:15am rain or shine: We will explore a different sense each week outdoors at West Hill Dam. hopes to attend college when Wednesdays, 05/12 to 06/09, Playtime in the Park, from 10:00 – 11:30am: Free play she is older and also wishes to followed by Story Time at 11:00am. Bring a snack. be a princess. Thursday, 5/27, Charlotte and the Quiet Place Story Walk, from 10:00am to Jadelyn enjoys school and 12:00pm in 10 minute intervals. Tuesdays, 5/25 to 06/15, Sing and Play in the Park, from 10:30 to 11:00am: Enjoy Jadelyn was a peer mentor in her sum- music, dance and a story, intended for Pre-K Children. mer program. She is currently Age 12 Wednesday or Thursday, 6/16 or 6/17 (you choose), Twist, Breathe and Read, working on learning her multipli- from 10:30 to 11:30am, Enjoy a Story Walk, play Twister and learn some mindful cation tables. breathing techniques. Legally freed for adoption, Jadelyn will do well in a family of any constella- tion that can provide her with positive attention and support. If there are other children in the home, it would be best if they are older than Jadelyn so that they can act as a role model for her. An ideal family will help Jadelyn maintain contact with her birth parents and siblings. West Hill Dam in Uxbridge accepting picnic Who Can Adopt? shelter reservations Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If UXBRIDGE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in announced today that West Hill Dam in Uxbridge is now accepting picnic shelter your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive reservations for the 2021 summer recreation season. parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or Permits will be offered from June 5 through Sept. 5, 2021, and only those with homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. approved permits can access the picnic shelters due to limited vehicle access. The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, Picnic shelter use permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis for and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help con- activities such as graduation and birthday parties, small reunions, and church or group events. There are two picnic shelters which will be available on Saturdays nect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. and Sundays only and will require a $75 permit fee per shelter. To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Permits can be obtained by calling Park Ranger Viola Bramel at (978) 318-8417. Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-964-6273 or visit www.mare- The Day Use Area, which includes the beaches, swimming area, picnic tables and inc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have a permanent grills, will open for the summer recreation season beginning June 5. Visitors to the place to call home. Day Use Area must park at the Project Office at 518 East Hartford Ave. in Uxbridge and walk to the area. There will be no Day Use Area entrance fee. Visitors to the Day Use Area and people utilizing the picnic shelters must comply with federal, state and local COVID-19 guidelines for outdoor recreation. For more information, j j j j j j contact Park Ranger Viola Bramel at (978) 318-8417. 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25 ELM ST. SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 TELEPHONE: (508) 909-4126 FAX: (508) 764-8015 WWW.STONEBRIDGEPRESS.COM OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Blackstone Valley and beyond FRANK G. BRENDAN CHILINSKI BERUBE PRESIDENT & EDITOR 529 plans: PUBLISHER Two wooden sticks More versatile EDITORIAL formed my world than ever I’ve been a or influenced performed off and on in percussionist by this pair of my church with our praise FINANCIAL POSITIVELY The since I was wooden sticks. and worship team, but life, FOCUS eight years SPEAKING My junior health and professional old. For those high and high travel brought me to the DARREN who are unfa- GARY W. school years point where performing PARENT pitfalls of miliar with MOORE were all dom- ended. the term ... I’m inated by con- a drummer. cert band, jazz A few weeks ago, Pastor band, marching band, and Matt Smith, arranged an If you have children or grand- ‘senioritis’ A man named Levi drum & bugle corps at the opportunity for me to take children, you may already be Rock handed me a pair American Legion. those wooden sticks and somewhat familiar with the 529 of Ludwig 3S laminated make music one more plan, a popular education savings We’ve all heard the term ‘senior- drumsticks. Although I The sticks then took time, and maybe for the vehicle. But you may not have itis’ — perhaps even experienced didn’t know it at the time, me to VanderCook last time. I was so rusty kept up with some recent changes a case of it ourselves — but is this the trajectory of my life College of Music for a ... but the band pulled me in the plan’s capabilities and in the educational environment in diagnosis real? After some lengthy was set. He then said, degree in music educa- along and allowed me the “Hey Bill ... strap a drum tion. I won a state NBTA privilege to sit at those which the plan might be used. research, we say absolutely. Let’s start with the learning on this kid and take him Rudimental Drumming drums and play. I’m grate- environment. During the COVID- Senioritis is defined as, “A sup- outside and teach him to Solo Championship and ful. 19 pandemic, colleges and univer- posed affliction of students in their play Paradiddles, Triplets two months later placed sities switched to online classes, final year of high school or college, and Shave and a Hair Cut.” third in the nation. I per- What’s the point of this or at least to a hybrid of in-person characterized by a decline in moti- Bill Buck, still a dearest formed and toured for a column? One point is to and online. And even before the vation or performance.” The end is friend to this day, nodded season with the National/ emphasize the importance pandemic, many schools offered near, with graduation just around and I followed him into World Champion Chicago of music education, which remote classes, though obviously “the cage,” the equipment Cavaliers. Music never I believe is tragically not to the same extent. But after the corner, and many seniors can room for the Kankakee became my vocation but undervalued within our taste freedom, but aren’t quite sure COVID-19 subsides, it’s likely Challengers Drum & Bugle led, guided, and influenced educational system. More that the online component will what to do with it. Even with some Corps. my professional and per- importantly, the point is remain an important part of high- students heading off to college, the sonal life in profoundly to highlight the impact of er education. What does this “new fear of the unknown combined with It was love at first grip as positive ways. doing what you love and world” mean for you, when you’re a complete change in the cadence I held those sticks in hand finding your passion. The saving for college? Will a 529 plan and looked at that red, sil- Those sticks took me joy of taking those two in life is enough to make several still be relevant? ver, and blue sparkle drum on a five-week tour as a pieces of wood into my In a word, yes. First of all, a seniors come down with a serious strapped to my right shoul- drummer for Country Star hands and making a joyful 529 plan can offer tax advantages. case of senioritis. The senioritis is der and resting on my left Ray Price. All along the noise, for me, is priceless. Earnings in a 529 plan are feder- a way to break away from the stress thigh. It felt natural ... as if way, I couldn’t have ever It has enriched my life in ally tax-free, provided the money and rigors of 13 years of schooling. I were born to wear it. imagined where my sticks indescribable ways. is used for qualified education- would take me next. Some signs of the affliction include al expenses. And if you invest Time passed, but every in your own state’s 529 plan, a lack of motivation, a decline in step of my life was guided Through the years, I’ve Turn To POSITIVELY page A9 your contributions may be tax grades, or feeling as though nothing deductible. (Withdrawals used for they do in the final months lead- expenses other than qualified edu- ing up to graduation really matters cation expenses may be subject much. Most students’ entire senior to federal and state taxes as well LETTERS TO THE EDITOR as a 10% penalty.) Because tax years of high school are spent try- issues for 529 plans can be coming to plan for the future, this can Who is “we?” plex, you’ll want to consult with be daunting and stressful for these your tax advisor before investing. kids, who are still really, just kids. To the Editor: ical engineers, and physicians? No, the Online learning costs are eligi- Some symptoms parents should look What I believe. Feel free to disagree. immigrants who have those credentials ble for a 529 plan’s tax benefits just Have you wondered recently who have legally applied to enter the U.S. as much as those incurred from for include extreme laziness, apathy, in-person classes. Tuition, text- spending all of their free time with exactly is running the country? Is any- and are waiting in line. The future one running the country? merit-based immigrants sit and wait books, supplies, computers and friends away from home. patiently while who knows what floods services – all of these should qual- Unfortunately, the rapid decline Iran is attacking Israel through Hamas into the U.S. Criminals? Field hands? ify, assuming the school meets certain criteria. Also, students in motivation does not go unseen by and the Palestinians. Our major pipeline, Almond pickers? Nurses? Housekeepers? enrolled half-time or more don’t supplying the East Coast from Florida to Teachers? Gang leaders? Does anyone universities. After being accepted, have to live in a dorm for room New York, was hacked by Russians, but know or care? many schools will look at a student’s and board expenses to be covered the President says it’s not the Russians. last semester, and a substantial by a 529 plan – they can live in 171,000 illegal immigrants have streamed So, again, I wonder who is running off-campus housing. However, decrease in grades raises a red flag. over what used to be our Southern bor- the White House? It appears that the This has admissions offices ques- these room-and-board costs typi- der in March, the highest number in lunatics are running the asylum, with cally must equal the cost of living tioning a prospective student’s level 20 years. Remember, these folks are my deepest apologies to any lunatics. The on campus. Some schools identify of commitment and the question of jumping the line, ahead of all the people Spokeswoman for the White House con- a specific cost for “commuters” or maturity is also put on the table. If who have applied for entry legally. San tinually refers to “we.” Is that the Royal “at-home students,” so you will Francisco schools open for one day - We, as in the King of France? Here are need to contact the college direct- the situation is bad enough, a col- that’s one day - so they can qualify for $12 some Spokeswoman samples: lege or university can rescind an ly to determine qualified room- million stimulus money for re-opening and-board costs. acceptance. Each year, thousands schools. On Israel: “We are continuing to close- Now, let’s take a quick look at of students receive such letters. ly monitor the violence in Israel. We what some changes in the rules Sometimes a student will enter their The CDC inflated the danger of catch- have serious concerns about the situ- governing 529 plans over the past freshman year of college already on ing Covid outside to get everyone to wear ation, including violent confrontations few years might mean for you. masks outside. According to The New that we’ve seen over the last few days”. academic probation. If a student was Eligible expenses from your 529 York Times, there have been no recorded plan include the following: issued merit aid from an institution, cases in the world of anyone catching On jobs: “The jobs report was a remind- K-12 expenses – Parents can they risk losing those funds. the virus from casual contact outside. I er that we don’t necessarily have a road- withdraw up to $10,000 per stu- There are things that can be done repeat, no recorded cases. After that lie map for coming out of a once-in-a-cen- dent, per year, from their 529 plan to help offset senioritis. One thing is revealed, suddenly we can go without a tury pandemic. ...we have confidence in to pay for tuition expenses at ele- a student can do is to set tiny goals mask if we have been vaccinated. Is your both their assessments to date and also mentary and secondary schools. head spinning? Mine is. the fact that they will watch this as we So, if you intend to send your chil- such as getting a B or higher on continue to assess the state of our econ- dren to a private school, this use the next quiz or test, or to finish an America is not going to school. Our omy...there are steps we can take...We’ve of a 529 plan might interest you. assignment ahead of time. Working major pipeline was hacked and shut obviously taken a number of those steps, Apprenticeships – 529 plans on better ways to study for tests is down. Illegal immigrants are pouring including passing the American Rescue can be used to pay for fees, text- also crucial. Too much pressure over our border. Iran is attacking Israel, Plan.” books, equipment and other sup- our best friend next to England and plies connected to apprenticeship can cause students to shut down so Australia, and we in the U.S. sit on our In essence, she said: “we” have it programs registered with the taking some time to relax and have hands. The jobs report is horrendous. under control, but who is this “we?” My Department of Labor. These pro- fun with family and friends is a Seven million vacancies. Only 266,000 fear is that we the Woke Committee are grams, typically offered at a com- great idea. applied. running the White House. Biden left the munity college, combine class- Another idea is for parents and building Thursday and went home to room instruction with on-the-job training. teachers to reassure students that In 2020, Border Security apprehended Delaware because he does not have to do 90,000 illegal immigrants in one section anything but read a teleprompter with Student loans – Families can life after high school is an exciting of Texas, compared to 100,000 so far in large letters. The light is on, but no one withdraw funds from a 529 plan time and that not every graduate 2021. Does that alarm you? It alarms is home. to repay the principal and inter- needs a definitive plan right away. me. Does it alarm the President? No. est for qualified education loans, Explain different opportunities for The Woke Committee running the White What say you? including federal and most pri- House will just ignore the problem as vate student loans. There’s a life- a gap year, including the pros and time limit of $10,000 for student cons of taking one. they pack people into the country to do Nevertheless, she persisted, what? Fill the seven million jobs that are Bev Gudanowski loan repayments per each 529 plan If your child becomes too self-de- vacant? Are these illegal immigrants sci- Uxbridge beneficiary and another $10,000 structive handing out consequences entists, computer programmers, chem- for each of the beneficiary’s sib- is key. Finding their currency and lings. All of these newer uses of 529 removing it may change their per- plans may contain additional spective and keep them on track. A thank you (and birthday wishes) guidelines and exceptions, and Remembering to reward good behav- state tax treatment varies, so ior is a must. If your child is behav- to the Warminski Family! you’ll want to consult with your ing in such a way that they become tax advisor before taking money To the Editor: What a big birthday! And what perfect from your account. But it’s valu- emotionally removed, disobedient This spring, the Warminski Family titles for an enthusiastic, curious, and able for you to know the different and disrespectful taking a gap year donated a special batch of picture books silly little one. ways you can put a 529 plan to might be the best option as college is to the Uxbridge Free Public Library in These titles are now available at the work. celebration of their daughter, Annabelle, Library, and the books include book- This article was written by expensive and tuition should never and her fourth birthday. Titles plates displaying the message: “Donated go to waste. Sometimes when stu- Edward Jones for use by your local include “Angelina Ballerina and the Tea by the Warminski Family in honor of Edward Jones Financial Advisor. dents see their friends off at school Party” by Katharine Holabird, “I Like Annabelle’s fourth birthday. Growing Please contact Darren Parent, your while they are left behind can be Myself!” by Karen Beaumont, “Louise Hearts and Minds.” local Edward Jones Advisor at 5 motivation to get back into the swing Bourgeois” (of the Little People, Big A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANNABELLE! Albert St., Auburn, MA 01501 Tel: of things. Dreams series) by Maria Isabel Sánchez UXBRIDGE FREE LIBRARY STAFF 508-832-5385 or Darren.parent@ Vegara, and two fabulous books from edwardjones.com. Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggy series. B LACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, May 21, 2021 • 9 Fluke fishing

checkup, and was not able to go with her THE GREAT when the technician came to bring her in OUTDOORS to the doctor. As I was sitting in my car with RALPH the windows rolled down, I heard a familiar TRUE sound. I looked down to see a hen turkey walk- This week’s picture ing along the grassy shows Captain Mel True area of the parking lot with his fishing buddy, only few feet from the John Caiazi, with a nice highway. As she walked, catch of winter floun- she was “putting,” a der this past week in sound female wild turkey Massachusetts! Rhode make. I soon had three Island winter floun- hens and a jake (one year der fishing in most if old turkey following the Courtesy not all of Narragansett vocal hen to the edge of Captain Mel True of “FISHNET” Charters with a nice catch Bay is closed because of the woods. Suddenly, a of winter flounder this past Saturday while fishing with his overfishing by commer- loud gobble from a tom buddy on the Cape, and John Caiazi with his prize. cial draggers over the turkey was heard as he years. Fluke fishing in came into view that was other four-legged ani- sportsmen’s monies. both states have very dif- sporting a long beard. mals. Canada geese are Stripers are in in many ferent regulations. This It was not long before also raising their young, areas, both on the Cape year, Rhode Island has they were all in a small as well as ducks, and and Rhode Island waters, decided to raise the patch of woods alongside often cross roads with with some legal-size fish fluke size to 19 inches, of the highway when the their young broods. being caught. It is only while Massachusetts has vocal hen darted across A pair of Eagles con- a matter of days before stayed at 17 inches. The the highway, nearly tinue to make their home the bigger fish move 19-inch size for fluke is being hit by a car. I knew on the Meadow Pond, in. The Providence River totally ridiculous, and this was not going to end as he stood motionless the road, and not a sin- Whitinsville. They were should become active will result in many dead well. As the vocal hen in the woods. Suddenly, gle car slowed, as the tur- spotted by a couple of with legal size stripers fish for crabs to feed called to the rest of the he headed for the road to key’s feathers were blow- fishermen last week. One by the time you read this on. Anyone that does flock, the Jake bird and cross over. The Tom bird ing across the road. Not eagle was carrying home column. Porgies were in any amount of fishing for hen attempted to cross and the hen were the last all collisions with wild- dinner (fish) when he the river last week and fluke, can tell you that the road also. One made to attempt a crossing to life are preventable, but dropped it in flight. As snagging a few to catch there will be a lot of them it across the road by the other side of the road. many are. Drivers need to soon as it hit the water, stripers should improve that do not survive after running, but the second The Tom turkey quick- give wildlife a break. The the second Eagle tried daily if the commercial being released. You do bird took flight and nearly ran across the road driver not only killed to make a recovery , but Porgy boats do not take not need a college educa- ly crashed through the safely, but the hen turkey the hen, but also anoth- failed. They sure are nice them all! tion to make that evalu- window of a small car. I was a bit slower crashing er flock of young tur- to see in the area. The Seabass fishing opened ation. Again, it is driven watched the Tom bird in into the side of a car. The keys. There will be a lot Eagle restoration proj- this past Tuesday in by politics! the woods as he seemed driver never touched his of activity with wildlife ect started years ago by Massachusetts! This past week, I had to be wondering were all brakes, or even slowed crossing roads at this Mass. Fish & Wildlife and Take a Kid Fishing my Lab, Twig, at the his flock had gone. His down after the colli- time of year. Whitetail sure is a great success & Keep Them Rods Veterinarian’s for a neck was stretched high, sion. The big bird lay deer will be having their story. It mostly funded by Bending! motionless on the side of young, as well as many Everyday Activities Reduce Stress

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While it’s a fact ciated with certain rela- KAREN also help relieve stress. *Naps are also therapeutic for diffus- that frayed nerves are often the price tively unpleasant tasks. University of Texas at ing stress. A study found that workers TRAINOR you pay for an overactive lifestyle, They found that compared Austin psychologist who nap for at least 45 minutes during that doesn’t mean you can’t diffuse the with human support, the and researcher James the day had lower average blood pres- impact. In fact, odds are your daily rou- presence of pets was asso- Pennebaker contends sure after suffering psychological stress tine includes everyday activities that ciated with lower perceived and actual that regular journaling strengthens compared to those who did not. have been proven to lessen the stress responses to stress. immune cells, called T-lymphocytes. *According the Calm Clinic, whole factor. From petting your dog to writing ** Pennebaker believes that writing about grain snacks, blueberries, peaches, in your diary, there are many simple Even if you’re not artistically inclined, stressful events helps you come to terms almonds, and dark chocolate are all and deliberate actions you can practice dabbling in some form of creative art with them, thus reducing the impact of good food choices with natural calming to de-stress without reaching for a pill. each day can boost your stress reliev- these stressers on your physical health. properties. Also, foods with magnesium, ** ing hormones. In fact, the University To boost the stress relieving effect, be vitamin B12 (and other B vitamins), If you drink coffee in the morning, a of California – Irvine offers a class in sure to “count your blessings” and list zinc, and antioxidants can be beneficial study by University College of London Art Therapy, utilizing the simple act them, as keeping a gratitude journal for helping you deal with stress. might convince you to switch to black of drawing and creating art to relieve has been proven to be a powerful calm- ** tea. According to the study, drinking stress in two ways. First, creating art- ing aid. On the other hand, it is also daily cups of the tea has a positive effect work requires focus, and takes your beneficial to write out your feelings and Win Dinner for Two at the Publick on stress hormone levels, which can mind off stress causing issues. When negative emotions. According to Psych House help a person recover more quickly the project is done, your head is clearer Central, journaling about anger, sad- Your tips can win you a great dinner from everyday stresses. (and less tense). Also, while creating ness and other painful emotions helps for two at the historic Publick House The research, published in the jour- art, you are engaged in the action to to release the intensity of these feelings. Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send nal Psychopharmacology, revealed the point of being in a near meditative By doing so you will feel calmer and in a hint to be entered into a random found that people who drank black tea state. This results in many of the bene- better able to stay in the present. drawing. One winner per month will were able to de-stress more quickly fits of meditation and you may feel less ** win a fabulous three course dinner for than those who drank a placebo tea. stressed when you are done. 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Research reveals a daily 20 minute walk feeling this emotional “high”, which *Prayer helps you focus within and Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip can be as effective as a mild tranquiliz- promotes well-being and relieves stress can offer a calm perspective on the that has worked for you? Do you have er. symptoms. Like meditation and relax- world. A research study showed that a question regarding household or gar- ** ation programs, gardening involves that college students who practiced a den matters? If so, why not share them It’s no surprise pets play an import- both physical movement and mental religion were less stressed than their with readers of Stonebridge Press news- ant role in reducing stress. What is sur- concentration, a combination that has non-religious counterparts. Other papers? 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They just hap- moments in time can pen. We don’t plan them Be open. Let your mind have. Lightning may and usually are not even and heart explore the pos- Blackstone Heritage Corridor launches strike at any time. You aware that they’ve hap- sibilities. must always be open to pened at all until years new experiences, as you plein air painting series later. A parent can’t Did you have that never know where they choose for a child ... and moment in your life? If will lead. I don’t think we choose not, are you open to hav- WHITINSVILLE — Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor at all. Maybe the passion ing it? introduces a Plein Air Painting series visiting historic sites throughout the For my dad, I’m guess- chooses us ... seizing our Valley. ing it might be the first emotions, creating a life- The next stop is on Saturday, June 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the Alternatives’ time someone handed long love. Gary W. Moore is a free- Whitin Mill complex in Whitinsville, with views of Whitin Machine Works, him a baseball. For my lance columnist, speaker, the 1826 Red Brick Mill, the Granite Cotton Mill, the Mumford River, and daughter, a Pastor, the I think the best we can and author of three books more. first time she was handed do is give ourselves and including the award-win- Enjoy painting in the media of your choice at this non-instructional a Bible. For my wife, it’s our children a wide vari- ning, critically acclaimed, event. The free painting session, held in partnership with ValleyCAST, runs gardening. Drumsticks, ety of experiences until “Playing with the Enemy.” from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Rain date is Sunday, June 6. Pre- a baseball, a Bible, a they find what they love. Follow Gary on Twitter @ registration required. RSVP at: bit.ly/PleinAir6521. few flowers magically And unfortunately, for GaryWMoore721 and at arranged to create beau- some, maybe they never www.garywmoore.com. ty ... all unexpected but find that passion. It’s 10 • Friday, May 21, 2021 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Allen R. Baker WHITINSVILLE– Patriots and Red Sox, and traveling OBITUARIES Allen R. Baker, around the world. of Whitinsville, In addition to his wife Audrey of 58 went home to be with years, he is survived by his children the Lord on his 81st Gary A. and his wife Karen Baker of Donna J. Shugrue birthday. He passed Grand Rapids, MI, David L. Baker of Donna J. long friend; generous, compassion- away Thursday, May Whitinsville, Karyn L. and her hus- Shugrue of Duxbury, ate, honest and fun-loving. 13, 2021 in Blackstone band Scott Schneider of Sutton, Brian Massachusetts passed Donna’s true passion in life was Valley Health D. Baker and Christine B. Baker, both from this life to the her love for and work with animals and Rehab. Ctr., of Whitinsville; 6 grandchildren; niec- next on Tuesday, and birds. Wherever she lived, she vol- Whitinsville. He was the husband of es, nephews, and cousins. He was pre- May 4th after a unteered in shelters and with rescue Audrey D. (Dickson) Baker. deceased by a brother, Dr. William period of declin- organizations to ensure that all liv- He was born in Whitinsville on May Baker of Wilbraham. ing health. She was ing things were cared for and loved. 13, 1940, the son of the late Iga and The family wishes to express their born on August 23, She was certified in Color Harmonics Cornelia (Haringa) Baker. He was a gratitude to the staff at Blackstone 1949 in Whitinsville, and as a TTouch Companion Animal graduate of Northbridge High School Valley Health and Rehab./St. Camillus Massachusetts; the daughter of the late Practitioner to offer safe, natural and the former Worcester Jr. College. Health, Compassus Hospice Team and Priscilla (Christopher) and Edward choices to conventional treatments for He had also attended Calvin College, Senior Helpers for their compassionate (Bud) Shugrue. She was predeceased animal issues. Donna used her com- MI and earned his MBA at Anna Maria care. by her beloved brother, Paul Shugrue passion and expertise in finance to College, Paxton. Visiting hours were held on Tuesday, and her life partner, James Richards. raise funds for non-profit organiza- Mr. Baker was the Director of May 18, 2021 from 9 – 10 AM in the Donna is survived by her sis- tions; Peace for Animals (Wareham, Purchasing where he had been employed Pleasant Street Christian Reformed ter, Christie and brother-in-law MA) and Foster Parrots Exotic Bird at Hyde Tools in Southbridge for 20 Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville fol- Michael Cnossen; her nieces, Devon Sanctuary (Hope Valley, RI) being her years prior to his retirement in 2006. lowed by a funeral service at 10 AM in (husband, Mike) Alvaro and Cydney most recent and committed experienc- Previously, he had worked for Neles the church sanctuary. (husband, Matt) Cnossen-Genese; and es. Even as her ability to move about Jamesbury and Sprague Electric, both Burial will be private at Pine Grove her great nieces: Clementine, Violet unencumbered was being challenged by in Worcester. Cemetery, Whitinsville. and Maria and great nephews: Jack Multiple Sclerosis, Donna spent hours An active lifelong member of the Memorial donations may be made to and Giancarlo - all of whom knew her advocating for these and other orga- Pleasant Street Christian Reformed the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed as “the cool aunt.” She was also sur- nizations to promote peace, compas- Church in Whitinsville, he had served Church Building & Restoration Fund, 25 vived by many dearly loved Richards sion and quality of life. as a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, Cross St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 or to family members with whom she shared Donna lived a life of intention, Elder, Men’s Choir member, custodi- the Alzheimer’s Assoc., www.act.alz. holidays and experiences that enriched continuous education and involve- an, and served with Straight Ahead org. her life and theirs. ment. Her tenacity and deep love for Ministries. He had also been a member Arrangements by Buma Funeral Donna graduated from people and other living things impact- of the Town of Northbridge Finance Homes, Whitinsville. www.bumafuner- Uxbridge High School and the University ed all who were fortunate to cross her Committee. He enjoyed running, gar- alhome.com of Massachusetts/Boston during which path. dening, golfing, sports, especially the she entered the field of shareholder/ Final arrangements for Donna are in financial services. Her most recent the care of Buma Funeral Home. Burial position, prior to retirement, was with will be private and at the convenience Ernest C. “Bubba” Adams, 82 Citco Technology Management, Inc. in of the family. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Donations in Donna’s memory would UXBRIDGE- Ernest He was a graduate Throughout her career, Donna be gratefully accepted and can be sent C. “Bubba” Adams, of Uxbridge High travelled and worked international- to: Foster Parrots, Ltd and The New a caring, wonderful School, Class of 1956 ly in Curacao, Ireland, Luxembourg, England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary, husband and father, where he played foot- Amsterdam and other offices. Aside P.O. Box 34, Hope Valley, RI 02832 82, of East St. passed ball and was a stand- from her expertise in her field, “I am in favor of animal rights as away on Sun. May 9, out baseball pitcher. Donna was known for her deep- well as human rights. That is the way 2021 after a long ill- He pitched the first No ly-rooted relationships that stood the of a whole human being.” ~ Abraham ness, with his ador- Hitter Game for the test of time and distance. To meet Lincoln ing family by his side. Uxbridge Spartans. Donna was to become a life- He is survived He also played the by his wife of 58 trumpet in the School Band. He served years, Anne-Marie in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in I. (Goyette) Adams; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 4 children, Cindy Bubba enjoyed deer hunting over Send all obituary notices to M. Greene and her the years, especially using archery Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, husband Michael and black powder. He also played soft- of Oxford, Kevin ball for the Gray Barn and NV Café Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail M. Adams and his Leagues. A lifelong member of the fiancé Alicia of N. Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club, he served as to [email protected] Grosvenordale, CT, Tammy A. Hull Treasurer and Past President. He liked and her husband William of Eastford, bird watching, square dancing with CT, and Keith C. “KC” Adams of his wife, bragging about his grandchil- Uxbridge; 5 grandchildren, Connor, dren, clowning around, and making Michael, Nathan, Adam, and Emily; everyone laugh. Bubba will be remem- www.StonebridgePress.com a sister, Diane Cortis of Oxford; and bered for his dedication to hard work, several nieces and nephews. Born in his love for family, and his willingness In Print and Online Northbridge, on Sept. 3, 1938 he was the to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. son of Ernest A. Jr. and Inez (Aldrich) His Funeral Service and burial in Adams and lived in Uxbridge most of St. Mary’s Cemetery will be private. his life. Memorial donations in his memory Mr. Adams owned and operated EC may be made to: the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Adams Roofing and Siding Co. for 60 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. years. Previously he worked for George To leave a condolence message for the Whitehead Siding, Capital Siding, family please visit www.jackmanfuner- and Pratt Whitney Co. in CT. He also alhomes.com plowed snow for the Town of Uxbridge. LEGALS CONSERVATION Those unable to watch it live may view of bordering vegetated wetlands. Blackstone MA PUBLIC HEARING the recording of the meeting on the Submitted by Michèle Grenier, PWS, requesting that the court enter MEETING NOTICES Government Channel @ http://archive. CWS Conservation Agent, Uxbridge a Decree changing their name to: The Uxbridge Conservation Commis- uxbridgetv.org. The meeting will review Conservation Commission Edward Joseph Kelly sion will hold a Remote Public Hearing the following applications under the May 21, 2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE on Monday, June 7, 2021 MA Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Ch. Any person may appear for purpos- Members of the public who wish to 131, Sec. 40). Plans may be reviewed Commonwealth of Massachusetts es of objecting to the petition by participate may do so in the following by appointment in the Town Clerk’s of- The Trial Court filing an appearance at: Worcester manner: fice or by emailing uxbconservation@ Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court before To access online: https://uxbridge. uxbridge-ma.gov. Worcester Probate 10:00 a.m. on the return day of zoom.us/j/8616203349 Notice of Intent filed by Steve Bevilac- and Family Court 06/08/2021. This is NOT a hearing To access by telephone: 301-715-8592 qua of Bevilacqua Home, LLC for pro- 225 Main Street date, but a deadline by which you meeting i.d.:861 620 3349 posed work at 24 Farnum Map 24A, Worcester, MA 01608 must file a written appearance if you Persons who would like to view/lis- Lot 1555. Lot 2 for construction of 3 (508) 831-2200 object to this proceeding. ten to this meeting live may do so by single-family dwellings within 100 feet Docket No. WO21C0180CA WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, watching the Government Channel @ of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. CITATION ON PETITION TO First Justice of this Court. www.uxbridgetv.org or on Uxbridge Submitted by Michèle. Grenier, PWS, CHANGE NAME Date: May 12, 2021 Community Television Channel 191. CWS Conservation Agent, Uxbridge In the matter of: Stephanie K. Fattman Those unable to watch it live may view Conservation Commission Haley Kaye Moore Register of Probate the recording of the meeting on the May 21, 2021 A Petition to Change Name of Adult May 21, 2021 Government Channel @ http://archive. has been filed by Haley Kaye Moore uxbridgetv.org. The meeting will review of Blackstone MA Commonwealth of Massachusetts the following applications under the CONSERVATION requesting that the court enter a The Trial Court MA Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Ch. PUBLIC HEARING Decree changing their name to: Haley Probate and Family Court 131, Sec. 40). Plans may be reviewed MEETING NOTICES Kaye Fitzgerald-Moore Worcester Probate by appointment in the Town Clerk’s of- The Uxbridge Conservation IMPORTANT NOTICE and Family Court fice or by emailing uxbconservation@ Commission will hold a Remote Public Any person may appear for purpos- 225 Main Street uxbridge-ma.gov. Hearing on Monday, June 7 2021 at es of objecting to the petition by Worcester, MA 01608 Notice of Intent filed by Steve Bevilac- 6:30PM. filing an appearance at: Worcester (508) 831-2200 qua of Bevilacqua Home, LLC for pro- Members of the public who wish to Probate and Family Court before Docket No. WO21C0179CA posed work at 24 Farnum Map 24A, participate may do so in the following 10:00 a.m. on the return day of CITATION ON PETITION TO Lot 1553. Lot 1 for construction of 2 manner: To access online: https:// 06/01/2021. This is NOT a hearing CHANGE NAME single-family dwellings within 100 feet uxbridge.zoom.us/j/8616203349 date, but a deadline by which you In the matter of: of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. To access by telephone: 301-715-8592 must file a written appearance if you Katherine Ann Mullin Submitted by Michèle. Grenier, PWS, meeting i.d.: 861 620 3349 object to this proceeding. A Petition to Change Name of Adult CWS Conservation Agent, Uxbridge Persons who would like to view/listen WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, has been filed by Katherine Ann Conservation Commission to this meeting live may do so by First Justice of this Court. Mullin of Whitinsville MA May 21, 2021 watching the Government Channel @ Date: May 05, 2021 requesting that the court enter a Decree www.uxbridgetv.org or on Uxbridge Stephanie K. Fattman changing their name to: Catherine CONSERVATION Community Television Channel 191. Register of Probate Ann Mullin PUBLIC HEARING Those unable to watch it live may view May 21, 2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE MEETING NOTICES the recording of the meeting on the Any person may appear for purpos- The Uxbridge Conservation Commis- Government Channel @ http://archive. Commonwealth of Massachusetts es of objecting to the petition by sion will hold a Remote Public Hearing uxbridgetv.org. The meeting will review The Trial Court filing an appearance at: Worcester on Monday, June 7, 2021 the following applications under the MA Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court before Members of the public who wish to Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Ch. 131, Worcester Probate 10:00 a.m. on the return day of participate may do so in the following Sec. 40). Plans may be reviewed by and Family Court 06/01/2021. This is NOT a hearing manner: appointment in the Town Clerk’s office 225 Main Street date, but a deadline by which you To access online: https://uxbridge. or by emailing uxbconservation@ Worcester, MA 01608 must file a written appearance if you zoom.us/j/8616203349 uxbridge-ma.gov. (508) 831-2200 object to this proceeding. To access by telephone: 301-715-8592 Notice of Intent filed by McCarty Docket No. WO21C0185CA WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, meeting i.d.:861 620 3349 Engineering, Inc on behalf of River CITATION ON PETITION TO First Justice of this Court. Persons who would like to view/lis- Road Properties Group, LLC for work at CHANGE NAME Date: May 05, 2021 ten to this meeting live may do so by 79 River Road. (Map 45/ Parcel 1345) In the matter of: Stephanie K. Fattman watching the Government Channel @ The proposed project is the replication Edward J. Kelley Register of Probate www.uxbridgetv.org or on Uxbridge of wetlands previously altered and a A Petition to Change Name of Adult May 21, 2021 Community Television Channel 191. Proposed drinking well within 100 feet has been filed by Edward J. Kelley of B LACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, May 21, 2021• 11 12 • Friday, May 21, 2021 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE

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SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING DUDLEY – 12 Susan Drive! Ideal 7 Rm Split! Beautifully Landscaped 18,615’ Lot WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Henry Road! Bates Point - Middle Pond + Panoramic Views + Western Exposure = Beautiful Sunsets! Never 2 the Same! 3,184’ DUDLEY – 19 Progress Ave! NEW CONSTRUCTION! LEBEL Builders! 2,206’ 8 Rm Split! including a Heated In-Ground Pool w/Pool House! Fully Applianced Kitchen w/Corian 9 Room Fully Furnished Colonial Built from the Ground Up as a New Home in 2005! This Home Features 4 Bedrooms, 2 of which are Master Suites, 1 Many Customized Features! Set on a 14,000’ Lot! Features 3 Generous Bdrms, 2.5 Baths, OPEN Counters, Island, Hrdwd Floor & Door to the Deck! Dining Rm w/Hrdwds & Slider to Deck overlooking the Pool! Living Rm w/Bay Window, Brick Fireplace w/Wood of which Overlooks the Lake, 4.5 Bathrooms, 2 of which have Separate Showers & Whirlpool Tubs, 3 of which have Double Granite Vanities, 2 Complete FLOOR PLAN, Kit, Dining & Living Rm w/Hrdwd Flrs & SOARING CATHEDRAL CEILINGS! Liv Pellet Insert & Fujitsu Wall Mount A/C Spilt Unit! 3 Comfortable Bdrms all w/ Granite/Stainless Kitchens! The First Floor Open Floor Plan with Hardwood Floors Features an Eat-in Kitchen with LP Gas Jenn-Air Range, Double Drawer Rm w/LP Gas Frplc! Granite Kit w/Abundant White Cabinetry, 6’ Center Isl & Stainless Double Closets, Spacious 12x16’ Master! Hallway Full Bathrm w/Skylight & Door Dishwasher & Trash Compactor! Spacious Formal Dining Room with Crown Moldings & Chair Rails! Lake Facing Great Room/Living Room with Gas Fireplace, Appliances! Master Suite w/Large Walk-in Closet, Master Bath w/Tile Shower & Dble Sinks! Full to the Master! Lower Level 13x24’ Family Rm w/Recessed Lighting! Convenient Wet Bar with Bottle Cooler, Surround Sound & Slider to Composite Deck! Half Bath with Laundry Closet! The Second Floor with 4 Bedrooms! Comfortable Hall Bath! Spacious Lower Level Fam Rm w/Great Entertaining Space & 1/2 Bath! 2 Car Garage! Half Bath! 2 Car Heated Garage! Many 2018 Updates – Roof, Siding, Windows, Front 16x16 and Back 17x17 Masters with Tray Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Surround Sound & Full Tile/Granite Bathrooms! Full Hall Bath LP Gas Heat & Central Air! Expert Craftsmanship & Appeal throughout, Truly Unique! Builder Buderus Furnace, Hot Water Super Store, Oil Tank & Pool Liner! Out Back a for the other 2 Bedrooms! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Level with Full Summer Kitchen, Family Room with Gas Fireplace, Surround Sound, Slider to w/Yrs of Experience Delivering High End Homes! The Detail & Quality of Work Will Speak Garden Area & Storage Shed! Town Services! Won’t Last! $339,000.00 Paver Patio & Full Bath! Buderus 3 Zone Oil Heat! 3 Zone Air Conditioning! Central Vac! Security! 2 Car Heated Garage! Boat Dock! $1,099,900.00 for Itself! Lot’s Cleared & Construction Starting Shortly! Worth the Wait! $469,000.00 FEATURED PROPERTY!

hope2own.com FEATURED LISTING! 508.943.4333 Sharon Pelletier - Owner Broker WEBSTER • 17 BRODEUR AVE Licensed in MA, CT & RI To Be Built or Build to Suit - 2000+ Sq Ft Custom Cape! We Want 3 large bedrooms, Master suite, Central air, 2 Fireplac- 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 es! 2 car garage. All town services. $425,000. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

WATERFRONT THOMPSON - BECOLA RD LAND WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS Webster- Douglas Rd (Rte. 16) 26 ACRES on Sugar- A SELLER’S MARKET loaf Hill. 1000+/- ft of road frontage NEW LISTING! $200,000 is continuing into year 2021! Oxford - 4 Leicester St - Approx. 8.47 ACRES! River Front- ON DEPOSIT age Possible to be Subdivided! $89,900 inking of selling, NOW is the time! Call us, your neighborhood Real Estate Upper Gore w/View of the Lake! 1+ Acre! 5+ Acre Waterfront Land On “Little Pond/ Webster - Professionals, for a FREE OPINION of VALUE - NO strings attached. Artesian Well, Septic Design & Conservation - DONE. Schoolhouse Pond. Private Setting. Open $115,000. Field. 250+ feet Waterfrontage. Dead end road! Do business where the business is being done! Webster - Cooper Road 2 Buildable Lots! Water & Sewer $179,900 Access. Zoned Lake Res.! Each $24,500.

WEBSTER - 99 UPPER GORE ROAD WEBSTER - 155 THOMPSON ROAD WEBSTER • 9 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE WEBSTER - 103 UPPER GORE RD WEBSTER • 233 - 235 NORTH MAIN STREET

ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Estate Sale! Scenic View of Beautiful Webster Lake! Location! Scenic Upper Gore! “BIRDS Beautiful CAPE! Enormous amount of updates. New Asphalt Shingles, SORRY, SOLD! Terrific opportunity for one Large business or Boardering Stone Walls! Split Level! 3 Bedrooms, EYE VIEW” of Webster Lake! Spacious & 8 New Skylights!.. 4 Bedrooms! 3 - 1/2 Baths! 24 x 26 Great Rm w/ Several businesses. 4784 st bldg. Zoned B5. Off Kitchen, Dining Rm, Hollywood Bath! Master Bedroom large 3 Family- a rare find! 1st Floor spacious Tr-Level. 2,279 sf., 4 BRS,1 full Bath, 2 Gas Fireplace! Master Suite w/”Spa Like” Bath & Soaking Tub!WHAT & Master Bath. Fireplaced Living Room! Finished Lower 2 bedroom apartment. 2 - 2nd floor, 3 bedroom half baths. Inground pool. 2 Car Garage I395 exit 1. High Traffic & Visibility. Excellent MORE COULD YOU WANT? INGROUND POOL? OK!! has that TOOl! All Painted! SS Appliances. New Tankless Hot Water Boiler. $467,000 Level w/1/2 Bath, Garage. “Salt Water” Inground Pool. apartments Walkout basement to off street park- $275,000. Location! assisted sale $695,000. $319,000. ing. $289,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a goggchau bun agung amaugg Webster Lake - 100 Lakeside Ave Featured New Listing! Webster - 401 Treasure Island Condo WEBSTER LAKE! PANORAMIC VIEWS! BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS! Extraordinary Waterfront Contemporary! Architect designed with Lake Living in mind, Custom WEBSTER LAKE! Treasure Island Townhouse! UNIT# 401 end unit. Year round en- Built with Attention to High Quality & Detail. Outstanding open concept, water view from almost every room. Nicely joyment! Quiet summers on big & beautiful Webster Lake! 6 Rooms Applianced situated on a .25 acre level peninsula, 180’+/- prime lake frontage! Enhanced by a all natural shoreline! All you need Kitchen. Open Floor Plan! Dining Area. Hardwood Floor & Carpet. Master Bed- to live is located on the 1st floor. Grand 2 story foyer, cozy fireplaced living room, gourmet kitchen, lake facing dining , room, W/2 Closets, Master Bath! 2-1/2 Baths Total! Slider to Deck & Slider to formal dining room, media room & spacious 1st floor guest the Patio! Central Air! Central Vac! Very efficient natural gas heat & hot Water! 2 BR Suite w/private bath. Incredible 2nd floor fireplaced SORRY, SOLD! lake-facing corner master suite w/luxurious private bath, 3 OPEN HOUSE Boat Slips D10 & D11 in the Private Marina. Heated Pool! Natural Sandy Beach! more 2nd floor BRs & full bath! Something Special! Re- SAT, MAY 23 • 1PM-3PM member, Timing Is Everything! $1,075,000. $439,000.

PUT YOUR TRUST IN US TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE DUDLEY • 57 Mill Road Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 ReMax Advantage 1 25 Union St., Worcester MA 01604 CALL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS Licensed in MA & CT

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2 bedrooms each unit, Natural woodwork, 2nd oor and 3rd oor have been updated, Sided, Fantastic lot, Town Services (8 RM) 3 BR/2BA home w/ 2-BR/1BA apartment! Remodeled with 44 Highland St ~ $479,900 classic details intact. Hdwd rs. Recent septic and roof. Oil heat. Corner lot w/ wraparound driveway.

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Dudley: Lot & foundation, Town Call Diane, Joann water & sewer, foundation for Dudley: 3-4 Bedrooms, 7-8 Rooms, or Maria for a 21 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 01609 50’Ranch, 2 car garage under, Find including lower level, 2 Baths, Sided, Real Estate Call Erin Zamarro, Broker | 508-847-7100 | www.zamarrorealty.com your builder & do it “your way” Natural woodwork Consultation Alton Dr ~ $149,900 2 Ellis St. ~ $324,900 Brokerage Lic. #422169 B LACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, May 21, 2021• 13 Rock and roll memorabilia It may seem hard to believe, but raw vibe, and became a blueprint for the Beatles made their first American the guitar tone of everyone from Chuck appearance on the Ed Sullivan show Berry to the Rolling Stones.” Later over 60 years ago, on Feb. 9, 1964. Rock during the 1950s, Rock grew and other and roll’s origins go back further, even acts such as Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, prior to Bill Haley and the Comet’s Chuck Berry, and Fats Domino became release of Rock around the Clock’s in popular. In the 1960s Berry Gordon’s 1954. Rock and Roll was influenced by Motown Record Company produced a R & B performers of the 1940s and 1950s. string of hits by multiple artists. The In a 1950s interview Fats Domino Beatles, the Animals, and the Rolling said, “Rock & roll is nothing but Stones were some of the bands that rhythm & blues,” according to came to the U.S. as part of a Rolling Stone article. Which the British Invasion during is the first rock and roll song is the ‘60s. The Vietnam War the subject of debate. Mental influenced many American Floss Magazine’s website lists 5 performing artists during the songs that might be considered 1960s, like Bob Dylan, Crosby, the first rock and roll song: Stills, Nash and Young, and 1. “That’s All Right Mama” by the Doors. The Eagles and Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup (1946) Southern rock bands Lynyrd 2. ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight” by Skynyrd and the Allman Wynonie Harris (1948) Brothers were some of the 3. “Rock this Joint” by Jimmy ANTIQUES, most popular performers Preston and his Prestonians during the 1970s. Alternative (1949) COLLECTIBLES musical acts such as the 4. “Saturday Night Fish Fry” Ramones, Blondie, and the by Ls Jordan & the Tympany & ESTATES Talking Heads started to gain Five (1949) attention and fans. The 1980s 5. “Rocket 88” by Jackie WAYNE TUISKULA and 1990s saw a wide range Brenston and his Delta Cats of styles from Van Halen and (1951) ZZ Top to the Red Hot Chili Of these songs, “Rocket 88” is consid- Peppers and the Pretenders. ered by most to be the first rock and roll There are a variety of items from record. Ike Turner wrote the record throughout Rock’s history that are pop- that was recorded at Sam Phillips’ Sun ular with collectors. If you happen Records studio in Memphis. According to have something exceptional like a Maple Leafs Garden performance sold auctions are being planned. See our to Mental Floss magazine, “the guitar- Ringo Starr drum kit or Kurt Cobain for $50,000 in 2019. Even a guitar pick website for details on upcoming events: ist’s amplifier had a torn speaker, and played guitar, it could sell for millions. can be valuable. An Eddie Van Halen https://centralmassauctions.com producer Sam Phillips (who a few years More common things like records and Ed Leffler guitar pick recently sold for Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula later, would discover Elvis) jerry-rigged posters can still be valuable though. The $1000 online after striking a chord with Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass it, stuffing some packing paper in the First U.K. pressing of Led Zeppelin’s III bidders. Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate speaker cone. The unexpected result album sold for over $3,300 in 2011. A Our next multi-estate online auction Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- was a fuzzy sound that defined the song’s rare Beatles poster for a 1966 Toronto will begin soon and end in June. Our tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111) sports and non-sports cards auction [email protected] will also be running online soon. More local authorities, the state attorney SCAM general’s office, and the Federal Trade continued from page A1 The Church of the Nazarene has moved Commission. ORDINATION over time from a church with an inter- request personal information in this continued from page A1 national presence toward a global com- “The goal of scammers is always the manner. And also, if residents receive a munity of believers. Grounded in the same: to gain control of victims’ com- call or email asking for payment by gift Nazarene is a Protestant Christian Wesleyan tradition, Nazarenes under- puters and ultimately their money. And card, “know that it’s a scam.” church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tra- stand themselves to be a people who are once money is transferred, there’s little dition. Organized in 1908, the denomi- Christian, holiness, and missional, and any bank or law enforcement agency in Residents may report scams to the nation is now home to about 2.5 million they have embraced the mission state- the U.S. can do to help get it back.” members worshipping in more than ment: “To make Christlike disciples in 30,000 congregations in 164 world areas the nations.” CANAL to Moore, would allow walking on the continued from page A1 towpath or canoeing in the canal from River Bend Farm to Plummer’s Landing Northbridge Police Department as we for the recreational enjoyment of Valley to take about nine weeks once it gets CHIEF continue to serve the residents of the residents and visitors alike. continued from page A1 underway,” Moore added, noting that Town of Northbridge with the highest once current cost estimates are in hand, level of integrity and professionalism.” the Heritage Corridor intends to push “Having been involved in this project “He is ready for this next step in his for construction to begin as soon as for years, I want to express appreciation career and will serve the Town well funding is available. to the Corridor Board and the leader- as the face of the Northbridge Police ship of UniBank, especially its presi- Department in the years to come.” Northbridge Class of ’71 “UniBank has been serving the finan- dent Christopher Foley, for their vision cial needs of the Blackstone Valley and in supporting this important historic Labrie added that he wanted to thank seeking alumni addresses Central Massachusetts for over 150 restoration project. When the canal Gaudette for his “support and confi- repairs are ultimately completed, it will dence” in Labrie’s ability to be Chief of years, and we are deeply invested in NORTHBRIDGE — Northbridge High offer some exciting new recreational Police, and the Board of Selectmen for the livelihood of these communities,” School’s Class of 1971 is planning its 50th opportunities.” their support. said UniBank President Christopher D. Reunion on Sept. 18 at Whitinsville Golf Foley. “For a time, the Blackstone River Club. If your address has changed in The Blackstone River Valley National “I want to thank the many people and Canal were vital to the economy the last 10 years, please contact Elaine Heritage Corridor works with com- that have reached out to me and my in the area. We’re honored to do our Massey by email at Elainemassey4510@ munity partners to preserve and pro- family expressing their support as I part to support the restoration of the gmail.com or text 774-287-5513 with mote “the Valley’s historic, cultural, enter the next chapter of my career at Blackstone Canal and looking forward updated address. to the opportunities this project opens natural, and recreational resources” the Northbridge Police Department,” for the region.” for current and future generations. Labrie added. “I look forward to work- More information is available online ing with the men and women of the The restored canal section, according at BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.

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LEE’S COINS & JEWELRY FOSTER BOY SCOUT TROOP 273 $ BUY & SELL $ Now Hiring: SPRING YARD SALE ALL GOLD & SILVER PARENTS ITEMS Specializing in WANTED: YARD SALE Full and Saturday, May 29th NUMISMATIC COINS, Seeking Quality Homes Universal Tag Parking Lot, 36 Hall Road, Dudley Bullion Items, gold Throughout Central Saturday, May 22nd Part Time Positions Early Birds (8am to 9am) $10.00 per person fee & silver of any form! MA To Qualified with over 30 years Provide Foster Care 8am-1pm Lawn work, painting, 9am until 3pm FREE experience & a following of “New this Year, we are able to accept CREDIT CARDS!” many satisfied customers. To Children In Need. -Rain or Shine- loading/unloading trucks, 24,000 sq.ft. of yard sale items ONE DAY ONLY We also sell a nice selection 24/7 Support farm work, all around laborer. Pick your items and Make an offer! of fine jewelry, antiques & Generous 748 Dennison Drive collectibles. Bring in your Reimbursement, Sturbridge Area. Masks and Social Distancing Rules will Apply items & see what they are $1000 Sign-On Southbridge MA Grouped Items: Electronics - stereos, speakers, etc. (no worth. You won’t leave Bonus. Call For Details. High school and college kids TV’s) Tools - hand tools, lights, flooring etc.. Furniture - disappointed. Honesty and Devereux Therapeutic Home Décor, furniture, books, welcome. Tables, chairs, bed frames, cabinets, hutches, etc.. House- fairness are our best policies! wares - glassware, dishes, pictures, mirrors, bowls, cups, Lee’s Coin & Jewelry, Foster Care. teacher items, clothing, kitchen small appliances Sporting goods - Bikes, skies, baseball 239 West Main Street, (508)829-6769 equipment, golf, exercise equipment Clothes - shirts, pants, East Brookfield items and much more! Call JD 774-415-3800 jackets, shoes, bags Kids toys and baby items - high (Route 9-Panda Garden Plaza) chairs, bouncy, games, seats Antiques 508-637-1236 or cell: 508-341-6355 LIGHT CONSTRUCTION FIREWOOD Seasonal Job FOR SALE 3/4 Seasoned/standing dead Experience helpful but not necessary FOR SALE hardwood custom cut to your specs. Douglas, MA area Delivered to your home. Rototiller Email inquiries to 12”-14” $300 per cord. [email protected] Rear Tine 16-18” $260 per cord. Husqvarna HELP WANTED – OVER THE ROAD Call: 508-282-0232 CLASS A CDL REGIONAL TRUCK DRIVER • FULL TIME POSITION• Excellent condition 2012 Sea-Doo Jet Ski GTX Must be 22 years of age or older with Limited IS 1-year tractor/trailer experience Well maintained, Must have a CDL Class A driver’s license and one owner, excellent condition, FIREWOOD I am looking to good driving skills runs like new move into a Must be able to pass DOT drug screen and DOT physical only 10 hours Cut, Split 1 Bedroom Knowledge of safety and quality requirements & Delivered Knowledge of loading / unloading procedures 774-261-0490 $12,000 OBO Apartment Clean driving record Green or in Webster Home nights and weekends Call 508-248-4231 or surrounding Hauling bedding components to local customers that we Seasoned service within a 150-mile radius towns. If you have Loading/unloading and additional stop pay Call Paul an apartment Perform other duties assigned by supervisor/lead persons. Paid holidays and vacation - after 90 days 508-769-2351 to rent, Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and utreach Coornator please call retirement plans after 90 days. 508-461-6219 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE Town of Charlton ACTION / VETERAN / DISABILITY EMPLOYER Call Kevin at Leggett & Platt – 508-987-8706 The utreach oordinator performs professional and administrative work in eneralst ullTe communicating programs and services with the Town’s senior population. This is a 37.5 hour per week benefited position. High School Diploma with some additional Town of Charlton coursework in Social Work, Human Services or Health Service required along with The HR Generalist performs responsible and complex administrative work assisting at least 1 year of working with the elderly; or any equivalent combination of the Human Resource Director with the overall responsibilities of the department. Re- education and experience. Please see job description for complete list of sponsibilities include scheduling interviews, performing reference checks, onboard- qualifications and responsibilities. Salary range: $20.61hr – $24.93/hr ing, scheduling trainings, maintaining employee files and depending on qualifications. Please apply online at database, payroll processing as well as many other duties. Familiarity with unions https://www.townofcharlton.net/158/Human-Resources no later than May 2, 2021. and FLSA standards a plus. Must have strong attention to detail. Bachelor’s Degree in related field; at least 5 years of related work eperience preferred, or any The Town of Charlton equivalent combination of education and experience. Please see job is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. description for complete list of qualifications and responsibilities. Salary range: $22.59/hr – $24.93/hr depending on qualifications. Please apply online at https://www.townofcharlton.net/158/Human-Resources no later than May 25, 2021. The Town of Charlton TOWN OF SPENCER is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. SEWER DEPARTMENT Assistant Chief Operator Sewer Department: Assist in the operation and Treasurer/Collector maintenance of a Municipal Sewer System including Laboratory analyses, equipment maintenance, scheduled weekend rotation, collections system Town of Charlton maintenance, respond to emergency calls, record keeping, and ling. e he ull-time reasurer/ollector provides high-level financial, administrative and position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), technical work involving the receipt of money and the collection of all taes due to and/or three to ve years of related experience working in wastewater the town. achelors degree in accounting, finance or related field; a minimum of treatment plants with three years of experience performing equipment and five years eperience in a municipal supervisory position; or any equivalent plant maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. combination of education and eperience. assachusetts certification as Grade 4 Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License is required reasurer and a ollector preferred, but not required. bility to become with the ability to obtain a Grade 5C within a time period set by Sewer bonded. Please see ob description for complete list of qualifications and Commissioners and Superintendent. responsibilities. Salary range: $36.39 – $40.17 hourly depending on qualifications. Please apply online at https://www.townofcharlton.net/158/Human-Resources Submit application letter, resume and standard Town application form, no later than May 2, 2021. available at www.spencerma.gov to Town of Spencer, Human Resources The Town of Charlton Department, 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562. Open until lled. Reviews is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. begin immediately. Subject to Union Rules and Regulations. EEO Employer. T TC C TT TOWN OF SPENCER Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and minimum years’ experience in SEWER DEPARTMENT maintenance repair andor one of the building trades. Applicant must be able to pass Laborer Sewer Department: Assist in the operation and maintenance of a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check. Applicant must be a a Municipal Sewer System duties including but not limited to, equipment and self-motivated, team member, who is deeply respectful of elderly, handicapped and low-income families. n employee in this classification will be epected to perform a collections system maintenance, operate lter press, operate sludge disposal variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the upkeep of the properties and grounds process, respond to emergency calls, pump station inspection, grounds keeping including cleaning apartments following tenants use to prepare for re-leasing, remov- and snow removal, record keeping, and ling. e position requires a high school ing tiles and other oor coverings, lifting heavy obects, mowing lawns, pruning trees diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or one to three years of related and shrubs, snow removal and use of a variety of hand tools and implements. This experience working in wastewater treatment plants with three years of experience position requires regular on-call service hours when the staff member cannot travel or performing equipment and plant maintenance, or an equivalent combination be incapacitated in any way. age is set by Labor ndustry standards. Supervision of education and experience. Opportunity for advancement to Assistant Chief is received from the Maintenance Supervisor. Spencer Housing Authority employees Operator with ability to obtain a Grade 5 Municipal Wastewater Treatment are not permitted to smoke anywhere on housing property. Spencer Housing Au- Plant Operator’s License within a time period set by Sewer Commissioners and thority maintenance employees are required to acquire a Mass Pesticide Applicators Superintendent. License within a year from hiring. Submit application letter, resume and standard Town application form, available ob descriptions and applications are available for pick up at the at www.spencerma.gov to Town of Spencer, Human Resources Department, 157 Spencer Housing uthority office, 13 cDonald Street, Spencer, 01562. Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562. Open until lled. Reviews begin immediately. 508 885-3904 daily from 7:00 – 3:00. P. Subject to Union Rules and Regulations. pplications will be accepted until 2:00 P on riday ay 28, 2021. EEO Employer. E.O.E./Affirmative Action Employer B LACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, May 21, 2021 • 15 Create a garden anywhere with straw bale gardening

Add productive gar- thick layer of planting mix. Follow the plant- den space and raise your GARDEN ing directions on the back of the seed packet. planting bed with straw Regular watering is critical for success bale gardening. This MOMENTS with this method. Soaker hoses or drip irri- technique allows you to gation make this an easier task. You can also create a raised bed gar- use gallon milk jugs with holes in the bottom den on the patio, lawn, MELINDA or inverted 2-liter soda bottles placed near the or poor compacted soil. base of each plant to provide water where it Straw bale gardening MYERS is needed. has been around for cen- Give your straw bale garden a nutri- turies, but thanks to Joel ent boost about once a month or as needed Karsten’s book “Straw throughout the growing season. Bale Gardens,” it has gained new popularity. You are on your way to growing a productive All you need are a few straw bales, fertilizer, a bit straw bale garden to enjoy throughout the season. of compost and time to condition, plant and water your garden. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gar- Purchase straw bales made from alfalfa, wheat, dening books, including The Midwest Gardener’s oats, rye or other cereal that have less weed seeds Handbook and Small Space Gardening. She hosts than hay. Start a few weeks before you plan to start The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” planting. DVD series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s Place bales in their permanent location with the Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is cut sides up and twine parallel to the ground. When a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Melinda Myers you start the condition process, they become very Blooms magazine. Her Web site is www.melindamy- The straw bale gardening technique begins with the conditioning heavy and hard to move. Once the bales are in place, ers.com. process which is done to start the inside of the straw bale com- you are ready to start the conditioning process. This posting, so it can support plant growth. is done to start the inside of the straw bales compost- ing, so they will support plant growth. Day one spread fertilizer over the tip of the bale. Use one half cup of a complete garden fertilizer or three cups of an SEE OUR FLYER organic fertilizer, like Milorganite. The organic fertilizers feed the microorgan- IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE! isms that help decompose the straw into a nutrient rich planting medium. Now thoroughly moisten the bale with water. Continue to thoroughly soak the bale every day. On days three and five you will also add more fertilizer at the same rate used on day one. Days seven through nine use half the rate used on day one. This would be one quarter cup of a complete garden fertilizer or one and a half cups of an organic fertilizer. And once again thoroughly water the bale. On day ten you will add one cup of 10-10-10 or three cups of an organic fertilizer rich in phosphorous and potassium. This completes the conditioning process. Bales treated with a complete fertilizer should be ready to plant. You will likely need to wait a few more days when using an organic fertilizer. The inside of the bale should be the temperature of warm bath water or cooler. If it is hotter than this, wait for the bale to cool a bit before planting. Use a trowel to pry open a hole in the bale. Place the transplant in the hole and cover the roots with potting mix or compost. Create a planting bed for seeds by covering the bale with a one- to two-inch- Casual Waterfront Dining on Lake Lashaway Check out our new

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