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Congregational Church of Phillipston, U.C.C. 60 The Common Phillipston, MA 01331 April 2014 Phillipston Community Newsletter PUT STAMP HERE
Congregational Church of Phillipston, U.C.C.
60 The Common
Phillipston, MA 01331
April 2014
Phillipston
Community
Newsletter
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The Phillipston Congregational Church, U.C.C.
Our Community Church
Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.
Church telephone 978-249-8583 Rev. Flynn 978-248-9558
Dear Friends,
On Easter morning we often read this account from the Gospel according to John chapter
20 ‘Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to
the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to
Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to him, “They
have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.”’
It is hard for us to imagine how bewildered and frightened the women must have been to
come and find an empty tomb. One author, Jeral Williams from The Upper Room writes,
“I have found that the empty tomb does not evoke the same passion as the cross. People
seem to have trouble relating to the empty tomb and experiencing the emotions that I’m
sure the women felt after their discovery on resurrection morning.
When I was a child we rolled and sought Easter eggs, yet I had not made the connection until
recently, that an egg could be a symbol for the stone that had been rolled away. President
and Mrs. Hayes were the first presidential couple to institute the Easter Egg Roll at the
White House. The Hayes were a very religious couple who regularly attended a Methodist
church, prayed twice daily and sang hymns each evening.
The Congregational Church of Phillipston has its own Easter Egg tradition which is to
hold a giant Easter breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Ham, Eggs, Sausage, Hash
browns, Pancakes, and more food on Easter Saturday, April 19 at the Red Apple Farm.
The adult Egg hunt will have a grand technological prize. There will be multiple egg
hunts for children and a teenage egg hunt also. Hope to see you there on the 19th, and
also on Easter Sunday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Easter sunrise at 275
Ward Hill Road, in Phillipston
Your sister In Christ,
Stephanie C. Flynn
THE NEWSLETTER IS ON www.phillipston.com
MAY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS APRIL 23rd
BRUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY!
$9 adults - $5 kids & seniors (10 and under & 65 and older)
For tickets 978-249-7517 or 978-939-8901
Advance tickets save $1 each
Egg Hunts for all ages! - Separate hunts just for preschool/toddlers. Children hunts @ 9, 10, & 11!
- Teen Egg Hunt with special prizes at 12:30!
All egg hunts for children and teens are free and sponsored by the Phillipston Lion’s Club!
- Adult Egg Hunt at High Noon! with more great prizes this year!
Cost to participate: $5.00 per egg or 4/$20!
Delicious Brunch (Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Sausage, Home Fries, Toast , Beverages) Raffle Baskets Egg Hunts Cotton Candy Baked Goods (Phillipston Lions)
Baby Animals Face Painting Hand Poured Fudge Bunnies/Eggs Easter Flowers Honey Products (The Beekeeper) Homemade Soy Candles (Baldwin Hill Farm) Scentsy Candles (Rhonda Whitney) Chocolates and more!
**Vendor space available for local vendors at a reduced rate of $25 with
donation of an item for a raffle basket! Information and application @ 978-
939-5608
Making Family
memories to cherish!
Great family fun for
all ages & one-stop
shopping for Easter!
Saturday April 19, 2014 8 am – 1 pm
Congregational Church of Phillipston Event
@ Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA
Phillips Free Public Library 25 Templeton Rd (978) 249-1734
Library Hours: Monday 5-8pm Tuesday 9am-2pm Saturday 9am-11am
Board of Trustees meeting: Thursday, April 3rd at 6pm
Open House Please come by on Saturday, April 19 to CELEBRATE our great Library – past, present and future!! Check out the BIG changes that have taken place inside & out! Share your thoughts about what your Library means to you on our GIANT scroll! Decorate and ENJOY a fresh, LIBRARY COOKIE, and other goodies, and visit with friends and neighbors! Drop by…9-11am. Check it Out! Didn’t get to see any of the Oscar Nominated movies at the theater?? Don’t worry! You can enjoy them at home with your OWN popcorn! New DVDs include: Dallas Buyers Club, 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Philomena and August Osage County Class Visits The classes will be visiting the library on Tuesday, April 8. The school year is winding down! Help us to get ALL of our books back before Summer vacation! Book Club Contact the Library for information about our next great read!!
Agricultural Commission
Thursday April 12th
2014 7:00 pm
At the Town Hall
All are welcome
May 10, 2014 Giant Pumpkin Plants on the common
Vendors or Craft people to set up at Farmers Market Wanted.
Call Marilyn 978-249-2184
Available at E.G.G April 19, 2014 Seeds for Giant Pumpkin
The Historical Society of Phillipston invites you
to learn the story behind
"Plow Day" at the Hunt Farm
presented by George Hunt, Sr.
on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 P.M.
in the Congregational Church Vestry
An interesting step-back-in-time evening is in store for you. George Hunt will share the
nostalgic story about a special event that has taken place at his farm in Orange every spring
for the past 15 years. Farmers, tractor lovers, and anyone who likes a glimpse of the good
old days will enjoy meeting this delightful man and hearing the story about the men, women,
and children who congregate to plow his 100+ acre field with horses, oxen, and antique
tractors. Participants look forward to having the opportunity to use their old machinery and
meeting with other folks who share their interest ... and also visiting with the people who
gather to watch. Several Phillipston people are active in clubs for people who collect this
antique machinery. It will be a unique experience and the Historical Society always
welcomes guests. Refreshments will be served.
* This year "Plow Day" at the Hunt Farm will be on May 3rd, and you'll be sure to see all participants if you
attend in the morning.
A big thanks to Jerry who stopped to help
my daughter Samantha and her boyfriend
change their flat tire on March 22. Your act
of kindness was greatly appreciated. Sam's
Mom and Dad.
Country Barn Breads found at:
Nana Country Store – Orange
Lions (monthly) Breakfast
Easter’s Great Gathering (E.G.G)
April 19,2014
North Quabbin Garden Club
Thursday, April 17, 2014, 7 p.m. Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331
Eat From Your Garden Year Round! Diane Salcedo was a commercial vegetable and greenhouse grower in North Orange for 20
years until 1999. For the last twelve years she has grown a large vegetable garden which
provides her family with most of their vegetables throughout the year, fresh from May to
October, and frozen the rest of the year. This spring she plans to reopen a commercial
greenhouse, raising vegetable and herb seedlings to sell to local gardeners. She will talk
about how to plan a garden to provide fresh vegetables for the longest possible season.
An affiliate of the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol, the North Quabbin Garden
Club formed in 2006 to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening. With efforts to
promote better horticultural practices and foster civic beauty, emphasis is placed on use of
native plants, organic gardening, and the conservation of natural resources. Monthly
meetings are usually held on the third Thursday evening of each month featuring informative
speakers or workshop sessions. Members are currently working on a wildlife habitat garden
at the Millers River Environmental Center and planning their annual spring sale of perennial
plants and specialty items. Guests and new members are always welcome, so join us this
month and learn something new about gardening. Meetings are free to members and guests
are asked for a donation.
Cemetery Commission
The Cemetery Commission would like to thank Ed Conrad for his work on the Cemetery Commission over the past year. Ed was extremely helpful in maintaining the beauty of the grounds around the center of Phillipston and at the Cemeteries. It’s a big job to keep everything mowed and Ed stepped up and really helped out. It was a sad day in January when Ed Conrad gave his resignation. We hope Ed’s knee and leg will become better with some rest.
The Town of Phillipston is fortunate to have two candidates running to be on the Commission. Ronald Richard of 150 Baldwin Hill Road is running for the 3 year position and Paul Bauch of 150 Templeton Road is running for the 2year position. I look forward to working with them both.
Please come out and vote on May 5th and support all the Candidates that are running for Town Offices.
Garrett Foley – Cemetery Commissioner
NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE NOW
Town of Phillipston
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Polls open at 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Town Hall, 50 on the Common, Phillipston
May 5, 2014
Monday
LAST DAY TO OBTAIN NOMINATION PAPERS – March 17th
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT PAPERS TO BOARD OF REGISTRARS
FOR CERTIFICATION OF SIGNATURES – March 19th
LAST DAY TO FILE WITH THE TOWN CLERK – March 26th
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW NOMINATION PAPERS – April 16th
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE – April 16th
Warrant for election will be posted by the 28th of April
CONTACT THE TOWN CLERK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
MONDAYS 8:00am – 9:00pm
WEDNESDAYS 12:00-7:00PM
1st SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 8:00am – 11:00am
OR LEAVE A MESSAGE AT 978-249-1733
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 7, 2014
Wednesday
7:00pm at the Phillipston Memorial School Gym
PHILLIPSTON LIONS CLUB
BREAKFAST SATURDAY, May 17, 2014
7:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
PHILLIPSTON CHURCH
Orange Juice, Toast, Eggs, Ham, Home Fries, Coffee, De-Café
Coffee, Tea & De-Café Tea
$7.00 Adults & Young Adults
$6.00 Senior Citizens - $5.00 Children under 12 years
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
May 5, 2014
TUESDAY
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION
TO TOWN OF PHILLIPSTON OFFICES
SELECTMEN - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Terrence M. Dymek, 245 Queen Lake Road
CONSTABLE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Ronald F. Pratt, 35 Templeton Road, Incumbent
ASSESSOR – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Reginald C. Haughton, Jr., 110 Baldwin Hill Road, Incumbent
BOARD OF HEALTH – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Joanna Telepciak, 170 Blake Corner Road, Incumbent
LIBRARY TRUSTEE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Karen M. Perkins, 10 Templeton Road, Incumbent
PLANNING BOARD - 5 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Wayne J. Richard, 310 Narrow Lane, Incumbent
CEMETERY COMMISSION – 3YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Ronald J. Richard, 150 Baldwin Hill Road
CEMETERY COMMISSION – 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Paul E. Bauch, 150 Templeton Road
TOWN CLERK – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Karin L. Foley, 20 Narrow Lane, Incumbent
NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3 YR TERM – PHILLIPSTON
VOTE FOR ONE
Margaret J. Hughes, 65 Williamsville Road, Incumbent
NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3YR TERM – TEMPLETON
VOTE FOR ONE
Henry J. Mason, 23 Conti Ave., East Templeton
Julie M. Farrell, 24 Myrtle St., Baldwinville
A. J. Robinson, 64 Old North Rd., Templeton
Catherine A. Vancelette, 9 Alexandria Ave., Baldwinville
Blissful Beginnings’ Preschool
395 Royalston Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
(978) 249 – 3604
Kimberly Bliss (Owner/Director/Teacher)
Our enrollment is open to children age 6 wks. – 8 yrs. Old. We offer small class sizes with
lots of one on one to ensure each child’s needs are met. The curriculum consists of: Arts & crafts Circle time Dramatic play Math Language & literacy Music & movement Self-help skills Social interactions Social studies Fine & gross motor activities Science & sensory Observing & developing an appreciation for nature Blissful Beginnings' has been operating for 9+ years with over 21 years experience working with children. We are licensed by the state of Massachusetts and we welcome all children. Our staff is warm, friendly and highly-motivated. We believe learning can be fun and we provide an environment that is safe, nurturing and blissful.
Summer and Full-time care is also available.
Our hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Cub Scout Pack 39 News
The Annual Pinewood Derby was held on March 1st. Congratulations to the
winners: 1st Place Ryan Jacques, 2nd Place John Bennett, 3rd Place Andrew
LeBlanc, Modified Race Michael Jacques. The scouts all demonstrated good
sportsmanship while having a great time.
Our Blue and Gold Pack Meeting was held on March 15th. We were very
lucky to have a presentation from the Phillipston Police Department's Search
and Rescue Canine, Tessie, her handler Officer William Chapman and
Officer Ray Jackson. The scouts and parents learned a great deal about what
it takes to find lost people, and then had a map and compass lesson on how to
not get lost! Thank you Tessie! We would also like to publicly thank
Hannaford, Stop and Shop and Price Chopper who all donated gift cards
toward our banquet smorgasbord. Another successful event. Upcoming
events include a clean-up day project and the Memorial Day Parade.
It’s time to cut the clutter!
Join the Community fun at
our Town Wide Yard Sale!
Saturday, May 10, 2014 $15 IS ALL IT TAKES - IT’S SO EASY!
Contribute to a good cause, clean out your clutter, & make some extra CA$H!
We will do all of the advertising for you!
Please contact Jennie at 978-790-9279 to list your address on the map.
Encourage neighbors to join too, more homes equal more customers on your
street! Maps to the different homes participating in the yard sale will be handed out for $1
each on the Common in Phillipston – located in the center of town beginning at 7AM! Sponsored by the Friends of the Girl Scouts.
THIN MINT SPRINT!
5K run/walk to benefit the Phillipston Girl Scouts
Saturday, May 3rd
Registration begins at 8:30, race starts at 10:00
Phillipston Town Common
$15 entry fee for the race
Early bird special! Register by April 20 and get entered into a special prize
drawing! Checks can be made payable to Troop 30908
Need a form? Contact Melissa Kuehl at Melissa Kuehl: [email protected]
or Jennie Chace at [email protected]
The route: We’re keeping it simple. Start at the town common and loop back,
while enjoying the gentle rolling hills of Phillipston Center.
Questions? Call, email, or text: Jennie Chace: [email protected] or
978.790.9279 Melissa Kuehl: [email protected] or 508.344.3514, Elizabeth
Bond: [email protected] or 508.648.4430.
King Phillip Restaurant Pizza Menu
Our pizza is for take-out only!!! (978) 249-6300 (978) 249-6263
Small Large Cheese…........................................................................... 7.95……….9.95 Onion……………………………………............................... 8.75…….… 9.75 Pepper…………………………………………………..….…. 8.75……....10.75 Black Olive…………………………….……………………… 8.75…….…10.75 Sausage…………………………………………..……….….. 9.25…….....10.95 Hamburg……………………………….…………..…………. 9.25……....10.95 Pepperoni……………………………………………..….…… 9.25…….…10.95 Mushroom…………………………..……………..…………. 9.25……… 10.95 Ham……………………………………….…………..……….. 9.95……....11.95 Hawaiian……………………………………..….……….. …. 10.95……....12.95 Shrimp……………………………………………..……….….11.95……....13.95 Spinach & Feta Cheese (tomato sauce)….………….…… 10.50……...12.95 Chicken & Broccoli……………………………………...……10.95……....12.95 House Special……………………………………….……….. 12.95….…..14.95 (Mushrooms, onions, peppers, hamburg, sausage & pepperoni) Vegetarian……………………………………………….…….. 9.95….…..11.95 (Onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms & black olives) Meat Lover’s Delight……………………………………….... 11.95……..13.95 (Ham, sausage, pepperoni & hamburg) Chicken Special……………………………………………….11.95……..13.95 (Chicken, broccoli, fresh tomatoes & black olives)
NEW SPECIAL PIZZA SELECTIONS
Buffalo Chicken Pizza 12.99
Buffalo Shrimp Pizza 14.99
Monday thru Thursday 5pm ~ 9pm / Fri. & Sat. 5pm ~ 10 pm / Sun 10:00am ~ 8pm
King Phillip Restaurant Pizza Menu
King Phillip Dairy Bar Rt 2A Phillipston. Located at the King Phillip Restaurant
Serving famous Gifford’s Ice cream!! Voted Best Orange Sherbert in 2008
Voted the Best Chocolate Ice cream in the US 2006
Voted the Best Vanilla Ice cream in the US 2005
PLUS 20 other GIFFORD’S flavors Plain Cones, Sugar Cones and Waffle Cones
Banana Splits, Hot Fudge Sundae’s,
Homemade Frappes
SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM ___chocolate vanilla and flavor burst___
Enjoy our Famous Food in an outside setting
Lobster Rolls, Clam Rolls, Scallop Rolls
Dinners:
Served with French Fries and Cole slaw
Fried Clams Boneless Buffalo Wings
Fried Scallops Hamburgers
Fish and chips Wraps
Fisherman’s Platter French Fries
Chicken Fingers Onion Rings
Plus Other Offerings and Daily Specials!!
Hours: Open 7 Days a week 11:30 till dusk
Don’t forget our Recession Buster
Meals
For busy families on the go!!! Available for “2” $16.99 or “4” $28.99
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Fingers
Don’t forget to
Take Home some of our Fantastic
Homemade Desserts!!!!
Each family meal comes with salads and we’ll
even throw in
A pint of ice cream!!
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Join us for our Famous Sunday Brunch
Buffet…Every Sunday 10-2 p.m. You’ll never Leave Hungary!! Dishes including Waffles,
scrambled eggs and home fries, meatloaf, baked haddock and
spicy orange chicken and don’t forget about our carving
station!!
Finish with our Spectacular Dessert Buffet….
including make your own sundaes!!!!
Adults $14.99 Children $8.99 Toddlers $4.99
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KING PHILLIP RESTAURANT ***************************************************
Don’t forget to make your reservation for our GRAND PRIME RIB & SEAFOOD BUFFET
Saturday April 12, 2014 Steamed Clams Fried whole Clams Fish & Chips
Chicken Picatta Fried Bay Scallops Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo
Salmon Oscar Baked Haddock Fried Clam Strips
Prime Rib Fresh Vegetables Garden Salad
Adults 22.99 Children 11.99
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Try Our Gloucester Harbor Wednesday Night Buffet
We are introducing summer with a seafood buffet…join us on Wednesday’s from 5-8
p.m. for a quick solution with great food including a great selection of fun foods for all
ages!! We will have a combination of appetizers, dinner entrees’ and salads.
Live at the King Phillip Every Wednesday
Adults $13.99 Children (under 10) $8.99 Toddlers $4.99
************************************************ Thursday Nights are King Phillip Super Specials Night
Every Thursday!! Prime Rib 14.99 Give us a Call for the other Thursday Night Super Specials!!!
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Don’t forget …Easter is hopping right around the corner
Sunday April 20th
Call Ahead for reservations!! ***************************************************
We Now Have an ATM for your convenience!!!
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