after working for many years at Berkshire Unlimited. Mary was employed as a housekeeper; her duties included making beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, vacuuming and dusting. Mary took part in employee activities during her time at Jiminy Peak. She regularly attended employee holiday parties and picnics.
     Jiminy peak hosted a retirement party for Mary which was attended by her family, friends, coworkers and BCARC staff. Mary's supervisor, Phyllis Dupuay, says, "Mary has always done a great job, and we have learned lots from her over the years. She was a joy to work with and will be deeply missed."

     Like everyone else these days, I am concerned with the cuts in the state budget and the effect they will have on disabled people.
     From all that I have heard and seen on the news, it seems like services to people who need them the most are the first one the state officials decide to cut.
     Maybe it's because they think we can't stand up for ourselves.
     That's why all of us have to stick together and work to see that important services that we need are not taken away.
     For instance, I've been told that Masshealth will no longer pay for things like eye glasses and false teeth.  How can a person who needs these things lead a dignified life and normal life without them?
     We all have to speak up and protect our rights.

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