My name is Dave Stein. At the time of the nuclear bomb attack on Worcester, Massachusetts I was a psychotherapist for the Unified Alliance of Worcester and assigned to Unity House, their foster care residence for juvenile male offenders.
This story is my account of how my clients and I survived the destruction of our city and formed the rescue group known as The Men of Honor.
To read prior chapters: https://themountainnewswa.net/category/the-men-of-honor-of-unity-house/
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The sun was out; Day Two of the Open Studio Tour of Pierce County could not have been better for visiting artists in their studios. Continue reading
Yesterday’s story, Friday, Nov 4, about the Orting Food Bank and the community feed for the hungry that is occurring this afternoon, Saturday, in Orting Park, has struck a chord in many of the Mountain News readers. Continue reading
By Pat Wilson
I have lived in a great many places throughout my life (70+ years) and seen a lot of people who give their all for their community, but Orting I believe has them all beat for volunteerism. For the past 21 years I have been involved with the people of this little City. I have worked with city officials, churches, business and civic associations; people have not always agreed, but over and over I have watched them put their differences aside and work for the good of the community. Knowing how differences can tear a community apart, this is extremely heartening. Continue reading
Camera, tablet, pencils and a full tank of gas and my husband Mark and I were off to the Open Studio Tour of Pierce County. We decided to follow the directions mapped out in the brochure and see how well they could be followed. Our first stop was the Gallery on the Hill and Lucas Art. Continue reading
As the hard frosts of fall come roaring into south Pierce County, area residents are also basking in the glow of a cornucopia of art festivals, wine tastings and crafts fairs this weekend. Continue reading
Synopsis: Worcester, Massachusettes has suffered a nuclear attack, possibly caused by terrorists. Unity House, a residential facility for foster care kids, has endured due to its rugged construction and location in the lee of a hill. Psychotherapist Dave Stein, several staff, and four teenage boys now begin to cope with the rigors of survival.
To read prior chapters, click on “Categories” and scroll down to The Men of Honor of Unity House.
Terry and I sat back in her office’s big, stuffed chairs.
“What now, boss?”
“Wait and see, I guess. Angie said she’d be leaving after supper. She lives only ten minutes away on Pilgrim St, down by St. Casimir’s. That’ll be seven o’clock-ish. I think she’ll be okay. Gina? I don’t know about her.” Continue reading
Synopsis: Worcester, Massachusettes is suffering from what appears to be a nuclear attack possibly caused by terrorists. When the blast occurred, psychotherapist Dave Stein had just arrived at work, a residential facility for foster kids named Unity House. Now, the kids are coming back – escaping from nuked school buildings. Continue reading
By Judy Spiers
At this time each year, we have in south Pierce County a wealth of amazingly talented artists who provide opportunity for the public to visit and see them work right in their own studios. The event is called the Open Studio Tour (OST), and will be held Friday-Sunday on November 4, 5 and 6, from 10 am to 4 pm.
The following is an excerpt from the novel, The Men of Honor of Unity House, and it is based upon my experiences working with foster care kids in a residential facility. To access all the excepts, click on “Categories” in the column to the right and scroll down to The Men of Honor of Unity House, then click again.
Unity House had survived, relatively. Our propane tank and its connections to our stoves and hot water heater had not ruptured, nor our in-ground utility lines. In gratitude, I kissed the light switch in my office. I guess years of watching my wife’s Bube kiss the mezuzah on our front door in LA had left its mark. Frankly, being located in a working class neighborhood close to the public utility plants was a life-saver. Continue reading
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