Gardner dinner welcomes home soldiers.Byline: Anna L. Griffin Over the past two weeks, the sad story of Anna Nicole Smith has been played out, over and over again. How strange this case is, because in one way, I think I know more about this person than I do about some of my closest friends - but I actually feel as if I know nothing about her. What a cautionary tale A cautionary tale is a traditional story told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. about seeking fame and fortune. It's like that old proverb proverb, short statement of wisdom or advice that has passed into general use. More homely than aphorisms, proverbs generally refer to common experience and are often expressed in metaphor, alliteration, or rhyme, e.g. , "Be careful what your heart desires for it shall surely be yours." The Gardner Lodge of Elks 1426 and Workers' Credit Union hosted a Welcome Home Dinner for active duty soldiers yesterday at the lodge, 31 Park St. The roast beef dinner was open to the public. Those who are active duty and showed their military ID got in free. Workers' Credit Union, founded in 1914, is headquartered in Fitchburg. With assets more than $550 million, the Credit Union serves over 65,000 members from 12 offices in Acton, Chelmsford, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Orange, Townsend and online at wcu.com. State Rep. Jennifer L. Flanagan, D-Leominster, has announced that the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office will be holding the 11th annual Senior Citizen Artistic Interpretation of the Statehouse state·house also state house n. A building in which a state legislature holds sessions; a state capitol. statehouse Noun NZ a rented house built by the government Noun 1. Holiday Card Contest. The theme for this year's contest is the "Statehouse in Winter." The contest is open to all citizens age 62 and over. Entries will be accepted from both amateur and professional artists. Professional artists will judge the entries. All medium of art is acceptable. The deadline for entries is July 15. For more information, contact Ms. Flanagan's district office at (978) 534-3388. Celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2, at Townsend United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). . The church sanctuary will be open to the public between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Church members will welcome all who wish to come for prayer and meditation meditation, religious discipline in which the mind is focused on a single point of reference. It may be a means of invoking divine grace, as in the contemplation by Christian mystics of a spiritual theme, question, or problem; or it may be a means of attaining . World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian men and women who come together to observe a common day of prayer held on the first Friday First Friday is a city-wide public event that occurs on the first Friday of every month. The events may take on many purposes, including art gallery openings and social networking. in March each year. The World Day of Prayer logo is especially poignant, as it has the cross in the center formed by praying figures from the four corners of the earth. All are joined together within the circle of the world and enfolded in God's love. The origins of World Day of Prayer date back to the 19th century when Christian women of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada initiated a variety of cooperative activities in support of women's involvement in mission at home and in other parts of the world. Townsend Methodist Church is the "meetinghouse meet·ing·house n. A building used for public meetings and especially for Protestant or Quaker religious services. Noun 1. meetinghouse - a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g. church on the hill" located at 265Main St., at Routes 13 and 119. For further information, call Rev. Joan-Anne Westfall at (978) 433-2185. The Builders Association of Central Massachusetts announced the presentation of its annual awards at a recent ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross The College of the Holy Cross is an exclusively undergraduate Roman Catholic liberal arts college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Holy Cross is the oldest Roman Catholic college in New England and one of the oldest in the United States. , Worcester. Margaret M. Kidder of Fidelity Bank was the recipient of the 2006 Associate of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding associate member of the BACM BACM Best Available Control Measures BACM Business Alliance for Customs Modernization BACM Banc of America Capital Management, LLC . The decision to recognize her with the award was largely based on her high levels of involvement in the association as well as her outstanding commitment to the goals of BACM. She is a vice president with Fidelity Bank and is an officer of BACM having been elected secretary in November 2006. She is a resident of Ayer. The Associate of the Year Award was presented along with a number of other annual awards including Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and several President's Awards The President's Award may mean:
The Builders Association of Central Massachusetts, founded in 1941, is an organization of approximately 350 professionals involved in all phases of the home building industry. The association provides a positive atmosphere and education that promotes an increased awareness about the building industry. Information on the organization can be obtained by visiting the Web site www.bacm.com. Know someone special? Planning a special event? We'd like to hear from you. Send items to: Montachusett People, c/o The Montachusett T&G, 27 Monument Square Monument Square is a public square in London, England, next to the Monument to the Great Fire of London. It is to be created as part of Monument Street is pedestrianised. It also features a glass pavilion which was designed by bere:architects and unveiled on 31 January 2007. , Leominster, MA, 01453 or give us a call at (978) 840-0071. Items can also be sent via fax to (978) 840-0669 or by e-mail to agriffin@telegram.com. ART: PHOTO CUTLINE: Workers' Credit Union's Monica Whitehouse, assistant vice president and Gardner branch manager, center, presents a $1,000 check to Katie Larocque and Shane Crockett from Gardner Lodge of Elks 1426 for their Welcome Home Dinner. |
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