(left NASA photo of fires) The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today sent 21 state firefighters to

northern Quebec to help battle the wildfires that have been raging across that Canadian

province since June 19.

DCR Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr. responded to a request from the Northeastern

Forest Fire Protection Compact for a crew from the Commonwealth. The DCR firefighters will

join crews from other New England states in a rural area near Hudson Bay, about 300 miles

“We are extremely proud of the DCR firefighters who have been called upon to help the

province of Quebec,” said DCR Commissioner Sullivan. “These are extremely well-trained

and dedicated firefighters whose skills are needed there, and whose help, we know, is

enormously appreciated.”

Massachusetts has been sending firefighters to help other states since 1985. The firefighters in

question are federally certified for the work, having passed a 40-hour firefighting class and

physical fitness test. All of DCR’s 34 full-time and 53 seasonal firefighters have taken the 40-

hour course.

The DCR crew is called a “Type 2 hand crew,” and will engage in direct fire suppression.

Crew members will work on the fire line building fire breaks, securing fire perimeters,

containing fires, and protecting structures. For the most part, the firefighters will sleep in tents

on the ground in fire camps.

The Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Compact is a partnership among the six New England

states, New York, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova

Scotia, and Quebec. The Quebec Society for the Prevention of Forest Fires (La Société de

Protection des Forêts Contre le Feu) will pay all expenses of the out-of-state crews, including

salary, transportation, lodging, and food.

These DCR fire fighters are going to Quebec:

Mark Teixeira (crew chief), South Dartmouth, Robert Ashton, Leominster, Robert Bromley, Whitinsville

Shawn Bush, Sutton, Phillip Dupell, Orange, Jonathan Eggleston, Townsend, Richard Greenwood, Peacham

Jesse Hanecak, West Whately, Christel Kalweit, Marstons Mills, Roy Liard, Millville, Jameson Lockhart, Florence

Jacob Martinez, Florence, William Muise, Marlborough, Matthew Moniz, Littleton, Nicholas Neilan, Dartmouth

Millard Ring, Rockport, Ronald Sawyer, Natick, Matthew Simonson, Dedham, Christopher Siwik, Fairhaven

Jeffrey Tirrell, Buzzards Bay, Gregory Whittier, Springfield

Summer 2009 Brochure

                  Don’t Miss “A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids”
 
 A nearby afternoon show designed to delight audiences of all ages is “A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids,” a stage musical about the year-long adventures two friends experience together. The Broadway version was nominated for three Tony awards including Best Musical. It is based on Arnold Lobel’s award-winning books.
 
 The only local performance is Friday, July 17th at 1 p.m. in the air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible Hudson High School Auditorium, 69 Brigham Street. All tickets are $5. To order, call the Arts Alliance at 978-562-1646. For more information visit:  www.upwitharts.org.
 
 Singing, dancing and acting in the fun production are area students in grades 3-5 from Bolton, Hudson, Littleton, Marlborough, Maynard, Northborough, Shrewsbury and Stow. Christine DiScipio of Hudson is directing this Theater Too! production, part of the Summer Drama Workshop program that the Arts Alliance, a local 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has been successfully running for the past 21 years. The popular theater arts education program offers something for area students ranging from 6 to 19 years of age, even backstage. This summer 8 different workshops are available, with some beginning in July and August. All instill an appreciation of the arts and each other’s talents while teaching youngsters how to cooperate and collaborate to put on great shows.
 
 Conceived by Arnold Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, "A Year With Frog And Toad, Kids" remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, make cookies with the Birds, prepare dinner with Mouse, and sing with the Moles, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship. Through the story the friends are able to rejoice in the attributes that make each creature different and special, whether a squirrel, turtle, lizard, snail or person. It is a worthwhile treat for the whole family or the gang.
 
 Carolyn Alzapiedi of Hudson is music director for “A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids.” Kristen Benjamin Grillo and Peter Worrest are assistants in this production, written by Robert and Willie Reale.

 Dorothy (Gallini) Cronin, 71 , of Southborough died on June 21, 2009 at her home after a period of declining health.

She was the wife of the late Allen F. Cronin who passed away in 1992.

Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Bruscia) Gallini.

Mrs. Cronin was a graduate of Framingham High School and work for many years for I D G of Framingham as a bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Matthew Church in Southborough and loved doing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed golf and reading. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Michael Cronin and his wife Krista of Norfolk; Patricia Cronin of Southborough; a sister Joyce Heinis of Framingham; 2 grandchildren, Daniel & Megan Cronin.

She was pre-deceased by her son James A. Cronin who passed away in 1973 and her brother Frederick Gallini.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 25, from 4 to 7PM at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough (morrisfuneralparlor.com)

A Mass of resurrection will be held on Friday, June 26, at 10 am St. Matthew Church, Highland St. Southborough. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery.

Memorial contribution may be sent in her Autism Speaks, 2 Park Ave, NY, NY 10016

SOUTHBOROUGH Thomas L. Sickles, 85, of Southborough, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at MetroWest Medical Center, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Gwendolyn (Doore) Sickles for more than 64 years. Mr. Sickles was an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance in Shrewsbury, for many years. He was an active member of 1st Community Church in Southborough, where he also sang in the choir. He was an avid fisherman, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. In addion to his wife, he leaves his children, Ronald Sickles and his wife, Diane, of Nashua, N.H., Sharon Willman and her husband, Skip, of Southborough, David Sickles of Westborough; his brothers, Joseph Sickles of Cossayuna, N.Y., John Sickles of Troy, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are Monday, June 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough (Morrisfuneralparlor.com). A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 23, at 11 a.m., at 1st Community Church, 137 Southville Road, Southborough. Burial will follow in the Rural Cemetery, Southborough. Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to 1st Community Church Choir, 137 Southville Road, Southborough, MA 01772, Attn: Choir Director.

The Girl Scouts of Troop 77103 were able to raise over $500 dollars to purchase greatly
needed personal care items for children served by the Worcester office of the
Department of Children and Families. The girls delivered an entire SUV filled with their
donations on Friday, June 19 where they were able to meet with many dedicated and grateful DCF employees who were all very impressed with the girls and their undertaking.  Contributed photos. Below photo are some of the supplies purchased by the girls.
 

Southborough Police along with State Police and Westborough police converged on the Red Roof Inn in order to free a fifteen year old teen early this morning from a twenty-three year old New Jersey man. It all unfolded after the teen sent a text message to friends who contacted family members who in turn contacted the Southborough Police. Mr. Miguel Sosa was taken into custody and could face kidnapping charges from Trenton, New Jersey. More investigation on the incident is taking place.

Students receive classroom training in all basic firefighter skills. They practice first under non-fire conditions and then during controlled fire conditions. To graduate, students must demonstrate proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation, and fire attack. Fire attack operations range from mailbox fires to multiple-floor or multiple room structural fires. Upon successful completion of the Recruit Program all students have met national standards of National Fire Protection Association 1001 and are eligible to be certified to the level of Firefighter I and II, and Hazardous Materials First Responded Operation Level by the Massachusetts Fire Training Council.

The MetroWest Humane Society will be holding a “Got Gold?” fund-raiser from 5-8 p.m. at Southborough Jewelers, 162 Cordaville Rd., Southborough. Bring your old or broken gold and silver jewelry, receive cash for it and donate a portion to benefit homeless, abused and needy animals. Wine and appetizers will be served. For more info, call (508) 875-3776, e-mail mwhspaw@yahoo.com or visit www.webpaws.com/mwhs

VOLUNTARY ODD/EVEN WATER RESTRICTION IN EFFECT FROM

OUTSIDE WATER USE RESTRICTED BASED ON HOUSE NUMBER

(ODD NUMBERED HOUSES USE OUTSIDE WATER ON ODD NUMBERED DAYS)

St. Matthew is looking for alter servers. Also members of the church community are planning a combined picnic with St. Anne Parish on September 20, 2009.

ARHS Boys Volleyball lost in the quarter finals to Lincoln Sudbury but the season went 13 -7. Baseball Central Division I, ARHS team lost to Westboro but finished with a .800 16 -4 season. Central Division 1 Boys Tennis won over Shrewsbury 3 - 2 for the Championship and finishing the season 13-3. They lost in the state semi finals to Longmeadow. ARHS Girls Tennis won the Central Division 1 Championship 4 -1 for a perfect season 16-0 1.000. The team then went on to beat Wellesley in the finals 4 - 1 to take the State Girl’s Tennis Division 1.