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In the News... |
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A new report shows that the cost of Alzheimer's for
U.S. will be $20 trillion from 2010-2050, if no
disease modifying treatments are found.
Watch the CBS News report. |
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6 out of 10 People
With Alzheimer's Will Wander |
 Summer
has arrived in the Northeast and we're all eager
to get outside and enjoy the fresh air!
Make summer safe for your loved one with
Alzheimer's--prevent wandering.
Tips to PREVENT WANDERING:
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Organize an active, structured day
* Coordinate supervised outdoor walks or visits to
the patio
* Consider fencing in a small outdoor space
* Inform neighbors and local police when someone has
dementia
* Limit the number of unlocked doors
* Install bells or an alarm on unlocked doors
* Listen & watch carefully for warnings sign and
wanting "to go home"
* Put away items that might trigger an exit:
like coats and hats
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Educational Programs
Free for NH & MA Families |
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For a complete calendar list of Alzheimer's
Association programs, click on the photo.
Programs are always free for families; some fees
apply to health care professionals.
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Martinis, Manicures &
Dinner June 14 |
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Martinis, Manicures & Dinner, Oh My!!! Join us
for the Martini Mixer at the 13th Annual Verizon
Wireless Make the Link Golf Tournament at Turner
Hill in Ipswich, MA. For $50 you will receive a
martini, manicure, surf and turf dinner, and the
opportunity to bid on exciting prizes at the
Silent and Live auction. Luxury vacations,
sports tickets, celebrity memorabilia all await.
Invite your friends or loved ones and don't miss
out on the fun! Click on the golf ball!
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Bid to End Alzheimer's
through June 7 |
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The Alzheimer's Association's Auction: Bid to
End Alzheimer's is officially open and includes
fabulous items such as get-a-ways, Red Sox
tickets, concert tickets, and more! Place your
bids now by clicking on the BID. Bid to End
Alzheimer's runs through June 7, 2010. Select
items will go live at our the Night at the Pops
event (June 9) and at our annual Verizon
Wireless Make the Link Golf Tournament (June 14)
as indicated in each item description. Check
back often, as new items are added weekly!
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Dementia and Driving
June 10 |
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The
Alzheimer's Association and Berkshire AHEC are
co-presenting "Dementia and Driving Impairments:
Improving Outcomes through Early Diagnosis and
Assessment," June 10, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at
Cranwell Resort, Lenox, MA.
Reservations: 866-976-2432 or
E-mail.
Cost is $65. Professional CMEs and CEUs
available.
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Group Leader Training
June 15-16, NH |
Taking Control of Early Stage Alzheimer's
Disese: A Group Leader Training to Develop Your
Knowledge and Clinical Skills
June 15-16, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott in Lebanon, NH
To register, call 603.228.2084 or click
to e-mail. Cost: $40 for day one only, $60
for day one and two. Social work CEUs are
available.
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Memories in the Making
Unique Auction June 18 |
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 Memories
in the Making Art Auction will feature
watercolor paintings created in the Alzheimer's
Association's art expression program, "Memories in
the Making." Friday, June 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Springfield College, William Blizard Art Gallery
Works from leading community artists will also
be auctioned. Tickets, $25. Call 413.787.1113
for tickets.
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Our Champions! |
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Olympic Silver Medalist Erika Lawler of the
U.S. Women's Hockey Team donned a purple tee
and joined our Celebrity Champions for the
Alzheimer's cause. Click on the photo
to see who else has joined! Starting June
21, you can see our Champions Exhibit at the
Auburn Mall, Auburn, MA and mid-July through
August at Andover Public Library, Andover,
MA. Watch for a location near you in coming
months.
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Know Your Options
June 23 |
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Options for Keeping Loved Ones at Home
Wednesday, June 23
9:30 a.m.-noon
Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St.,
Worcester, MA
Co-sponsored by: The Greater Worcester Alzheimer's
Partnership
and Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH
RSVP by June 21 at 508.799.2386
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Local Artist Donates
Exciting Design |
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Artist
Geoffrey Gavett created a striking new piece of
artwork for our Memory Ride for Research 2010
limited edition rider's jersey! Thanks to his
efforts, our riders will really stand out as the
cycle through Mass and New Hampshire on July 24. |
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Consider Leaving a
Legacy |
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Consider leaving a legacy of support by making a
planned gift to the Alzheimer's Association.
Planned gifts allow you to combine your charitable
giving goals with your estate and financial planning
goals. Your gift will provide lasting benefits
through our Alzheimer research program and community
care and support programs. Life insurance is often
an overlooked asset. To learn more about this
opportunity,
click here. |
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Tickets Still Available |
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NEW: There are a limited
number of tickets for performance only
(excellent floor seats) available at $90. Call
Sheila Watnick now at 617.393.2008.
It's
"Red, Hot and 30!" and an evening of Cole Porter
conducted by Keith Lockhart. There are still a
few seats left at $235 for our 11th annual Night
at the Pops on June 9 at Boston Symphony Hall.
Price includes cocktails, buffet reception and
the Pops performance.
CLICK here
for info.
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Learn To Be Social & Support the Cause |
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Boot Camp
for Facebook Beginners!
Learn how to use FB to help fight Alzheimer's
FREE
Thursday, June 10
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
311 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA
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Join up with us!
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July 24 |
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Saturday July 24, 2010
Devens, MA
Click above to ride!
Calling all Nurses & Route Support
Volunteers? Make a difference--support the
Ride for Research.
Join the fun and help fight Alzheimer's!
There are 20, 62, or 100 mile route options
available.
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Memory Walk Coming in Sept:
13 Walks / 2 States
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Go to the
official Memory Walk webiste to be part of one
of this year's 13 Memory Walks throughout MA and NH.
Questions?
Call 617.393.2050 in MA or 603.606.6590 in NH.
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NH Reach the Beach Sept. 17-18 |
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The Reach
the Beach Relay, a 200-mile adventure race from
Franconia Notch to Hampton Beach, benefits the
Alzheimer's Assocation! We need volunters to
support this great event.
Click to learn more!
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Sports and Recreation
Algonquin Regional High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Saturday
Jun. 5 |
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Varsity |
Outdoor Track |
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ALL STATE @ WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE |
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Varsity |
Outdoor Track |
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ALL STATE @ WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE |
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3:00PM |
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Varsity |
Tennis |
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TOURNAMENT VS TBA |
ARHS |
3:00PM |
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Lacrosse |
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QUARTER FINALS VS GRAFTON |
High School |
4:00PM |
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Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School
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Sunday Jun. 6 |
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Softball |
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Uxbridge High School |
Softball Field |
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Sudbury Valley Trustees
Sunset Paddle
Sunday June 13: 7:00 – 9:00PM
Join SVT member volunteer Tom Arnold for
the closing event of Riverfest weekend. Paddle the Sudbury River as the sun
sets and the moon rises. We plan to do an easy paddle and then raft together
under the starlight. Feel free to bring and share a dessert and a suitable
cold beverage. Cameras are recommended. Limited to 16 attendees. Starting
and ending at River Road, just off Route 27. Free but registration required.
For additional information and registration,
visit www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588.
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Sudbury Valley Trustees is a regional land trust that
conserves land and protects wildlife habitat in the Concord, Assabet, and
Sudbury river basin for the benefit of present and future generations.
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Lily
June 3, 2010 - Lots of gardens are coming alive with color
this month. |
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Southborough Recreation Announces Summer Camp Supervisors
Southborough – Southborough
Recreation is excited to announce the addition of Scott LeBrun as its
Pre-School Supervisor for this summer’s Kid’s Kamp to be held at the Finn
School beginning June 28th. Kid’s Kamp is a half day
playground camp designed for children aged 2.9 years to entering first grade
and is a great introduction to the Finn Elementary School environment for
children that will be attending there in the fall.
Mr. LeBrun brings with him a fresh and unique approach to
playground camp. Some of the fun themes he has planned for this summer
are Fun in the Sun, Olympic Games, All Things Wild and Free (Animal Theme)
and Around the Globe. Scott is a Town resident and the parent of two
pre-school aged children. He has been employed with the Fay School
since 2002, most currently as the Director of Student Life and previously in
the capacity of Dean of Students and Associate Director of Admissions at the
School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Anselm College
and a Master of Education in Counseling Degree from Boston University.
He is excited to get to know the residents of Southborough and their
children.
Additionally, Recreation is pleased to announce that it has
hired Frank Nellenback as Supervisor of the Tween Adventure Camp. Tween
Adventure Camp is new this year and is designed to appeal to students
entering grades 5 and 6. Mr. Nellenback is a Physical Education teacher at
the Woodward and Neary Schools and has been teaching in Southborough since
2006. He holds a Bachelor degree from SUNY, Oswego and is currently pursuing
a Master degree in PE and Coaching at Boston University. Archery is
one of the exciting new activities offered at this camp this year. In
addition to a variety of games, sports, crafts and science, Tween Camp
incorporates daily luncheon outings and picnics designed for socializing and
having fun. Weekly off site field trips are planned for Wednesdays to
fun places such as Canobie Lake Park and Water Country.
Returning for her fifth year as Youth Supervisor is Tiffany
Goode, Physical Education teacher at the Woodward School. Ms. Goode
will head up the Junior Zone Camp at the Woodward School designed for
children entering grades two through four. Children attending this
camp enjoy a variety of activities including sports and outdoor games, arts
and crafts, playground play and science and water activities. Summer
camp at Woodward school is a place to make new friends and to familiarize
kids with that school environment. Ms. Goode has been a teacher in
Southborough since 2002 and holds a degree in Physical Education from New
England College and a Master Degree in Health from Cambridge College.
Supervisors of Recreation camps are State licensed teachers,
CPR Certified and Epi-Pen trained and Recreation camps meet or exceed the
State mandated Instructor/Participant ratios. In addition, the vast majority
of counselors and supervisors hired are former Southborough campers and
Counselor in Training (CITs). These youths are familiar with the program as
they have spent many summers with Recreation. In this way, Recreation
camps provide hands on experience and possible future employment
opportunities in a camp setting for the youth of Southborough.
Enrolling in the Recreation summer camps is a good way for
residents to support their town. The camps are run entirely by the
town, and net profits earned are turned back to the town. The Camps
are offered in weekly sessions beginning June 28th and running
for seven weeks, through August 13. Weeks are beginning to fill so
Recreation advises residents to get their registrations in soon.
Registrations are accepted online at
www.southboroughtown.com/recreation/recreation , in person or by mail at
the Recreation Office, 21 Highland Street, Southborough, MA 01772. For
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Edible Boston -
Agriculture in Massachusetts - "Green and Growing"
Edible Boston magazine, devoted to the celebration
of the abundance of local food in the Greater Boston
area, is in its fifth year running. Published
quarterly, its focus is on local farmers, chefs,
artisan cheeses, recipes, farmers’ markets, guest
articles, and all things locally grown! The latest
2010 summer edition of Edible Boston features an
article by Commissioner Scott J. Soares entitled
Agriculture in Massachusetts: Green and Growing. In
it Commissioner Soares highlights agricultural
trends, economic indicators, and recent “ag”
initiatives. To view this article go to:
www.ediblecommunities.com/boston/summer-2010/agriculture-in-massachusetts.
The subscription rate for the hard copy version of
edible Boston magazine is $32 annually. Other edible
Communities publications (edible Vineyard, edible
Cape Cod, edible Pioneer Valley, and edible South
Shore) are also available. Go to
www.ediblecommunities.com for more information.
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Space
Weather News for June 3, 2010
http://spaceweather.com
SOMETHING HAS JUST HIT JUPITER: Veteran amateur astronomers Anthony
Wesley of Australia and Christopher Go of the Philippines have independently
observed an impact event on Jupiter. The strike occurred at 20:31 UT on June
3rd and produced a bright flash of light in the giant planet's cloudtops.
Visit http://spaceweather.com for
images and video.
You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of
Spaceweather.com.
New subscribers may sign up for free space weather alerts at
http://spaceweather.com/services/ .
Space
Weather News for June 3, 2010
http://spaceweather.com
Every summer since the late 19th century, Earth's polar skies have lit up
with gossamer, electric-blue clouds, twisting and rippling in the twilight
sky. They're called noctilucent ("night-shining") because they can be
seen after dark. The origin of the clouds, which hover at the very top of
Earth's atmosphere in close proximity to space itself, is uncertain. They
have been linked to causes as varied as meteoroids, climate change, and the
icy exhaust of the space shuttle.
News flash: The 2010 noctilucent cloud season has just begun in the northern
hemisphere, with sightings over Russia, Scotland and Denmark. Although
noctilucent clouds were once a phenomenon of high latitudes only, in recent
years they have been sighted in the United States as far south as Colorado
and Utah. Visit http://spaceweather.com
for photos and observing tips.
You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of
Spaceweather.com.
New subscribers may sign up for free space weather alerts at
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EVANGELIDIS: PATRONAGE MUST STOP NOW
“I do not have one family member that works at the Sheriff’s Department
and I never will”
Worcester –
Worcester County Sheriff candidate Lew Evangelidis released the
following statement after Chief Justice of Administration and Management
Robert Mulligan’s recent announcement that he has suspended Commissioner
of Probation Jack O’Brien. The suspension came on the heels of
allegations of abuses including ramped patronage and “pay to play” job
promotions. Evangelidis has pledged from the first day of his
campaign that he will not accept contributions from any employees of the
Sheriff’s Department and will not make any job promises.
Evangelidis, a former assistant district attorney and assistant state
prosecutor said, “Commissioner O’Brien’s suspension is yet another
example of how a culture of patronage in the old political machines can
poison any work environment. I am committed to ending all
patronage at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department and will work
hard to restore the taxpayer’s confidence. Patronage eliminates an
individual’s incentive to work hard, promotes an entitlement mentality
and creates unnecessary animosity among employees. Job applicants
and promotions should be evaluated based upon merit and nothing else.”
Evangelidis continued, “I do not have one family member that works at
the Sheriff’s Department and I never will.”
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Worcester County Sheriff I will develop and implement hiring practices
and guidelines to safeguard against patronage; these guidelines will
apply to everybody. Every applicant should be evaluated on merit,
performance and ability rather than on connections, political
contributions or last name. Every family in Worcester County
should have equal access to every job at the Sheriff’s Department.”
Evangelidis’ proposals to remove nepotism and patronage include:
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After a criminal record query is run on each applicant,
they will be assigned a random number so that all evaluations of the
application are done so blindly.
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Applicants will be evaluated in a number of areas
including education, work history, test scores, as well as practical
simulations. These simulations may include showing training videos
to applicants and ask them to explain how they would react to a series
of situations.
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Standardized testing similar to civil service
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Employees of the Sheriff’s Department will not be
permitted to submit letters of recommendation for prospective
candidates.
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Clearly written job descriptions and qualification
requirements so each prospective employee knows exactly how they will be
evaluated.
To
learn more about the proposals laid out by Evangelidis, please visit his
website at
www.lewforsheriff.com
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POLITO CALLS ON
GOVERNOR PATRICK, TREASURER CAHILL
AND PRIM BOARD TO DELAY FULL SEARCH FOR NEW PENSION DIRECTOR
"The selection of a
new executive director at the state pension fund should not be made
in a hasty manner in the last few months of the retiring Treasurer's
term. The next Treasurer, as chairman of the Pension Reserves
Investment Management Board, should have the opportunity to put
together his or her own team, in consultation with fellow board
members, which includes the Governor’s designees.
There are critical
issues at the pension fund that need to be addressed relating to
investment performance, asset allocation and adequate compensation
levels for administrative staff. Having the right personnel to carry
out a thorough evaluation is imperative. The next executive director
of the state pension fund must have the full confidence and support
of the state’s next Treasurer.
The public interest
will not be served if the executive director's job is filled on a
permanent basis ahead of the next election. Instead of conducting a
full-fledged search and entering into a long-term employment
contract, the Treasurer, the Governor and the entire PRIM Board
should allow the current interim executive director to continue
serving on a temporary basis until the new Treasurer arrives and can
lead the search for a replacement." |
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Sports and Recreation
Algonquin Regional High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Saturday
Jun. 5 |
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Varsity |
Outdoor Track |
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ALL STATE @ WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE |
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Varsity |
Outdoor Track |
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ALL STATE @ WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE |
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Varsity |
Tennis |
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TOURNAMENT VS TBA |
ARHS |
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High School |
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I'm Watching Too
June 2, 2010 - This Boston Terrier watches the Memorial Day parade pretty
intensely. |
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Algonquin Twirlers and Band
June 2, 2010 - More Memorial Day photos.
Boy Scouts
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On The Road Again! Summer is Here! |
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Greetings!
With so many people saving money
these days by driving to their
vacation destination rather than
flying, we thought we would point
out some things that you should
consider before heading out for your
summer getaway.
If you
haven't had your car in for routine
maintenance in the last few months,
try and get it inspected a week or
so before you leave on your trip.
It's better to catch a problem now
than at 9:00 pm somewhere in the
middle of nowhere.
Be Safe,Happy Trails and a Happy
Father's Day!
Sincerely,
Kris and Bill Stapleton
Southboro Auto Tech &
Choice Car Wash
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Southboro Auto Tech
145 Boston Road
Rt 30
Southboro, MA
508-485-9082
Choice Car Wash
155A Boston Road
Rt 30
Southboro, MA
866-789-2464 |
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ESSENTIAL Summer Car Care Tips!
1.
CHECK THE TIRES
- make sure they are inflated to propper
pressure, check the spare, and check the
treads
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HAVE ESSENTIALS CHECKED-
Check oil level, cleaness. Check wipers,
A/C, radiator, lights, belts and hoses,
and ensure that brakes are in good
shape.
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HAVE A MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED
SERVICE / TUNE UP-
for fuel economy,safety and preventative
maintenace. Usually done at 30, 60, 90
thousand miles
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DITCH THE JUNK
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the more you haul the more it costs you
in gas.
5. PREPARE
FOR THE WORST
- have a roadside emergency kit that
includes: jumper cables, tools, first
aid kit, jack, paper towels, blanket and
water.
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ROAD TRIP IDEA!
As you travel on down Route 127 from
Rockport, you will come to Pigeon Cove,
a small town whose main attraction is a
house built of paper. Kids will love The
Paper House, built between 1922 and
1942; it's made of over 100,000 old
newspapers and even the furniture is
constructed of paper. As you leave
Pigeon Cove, you will come to Halibut
Point State Park, which is an excellent
place to make a beach stop. Continuing
around on Route 127, and then Routes 128
and 133, will take you up to Essex and
Ipswich, river towns full of antique
shops and quaint homes. Stop and eat
some fried clams in Essex.
TRAVEL SAFE! See Specials at the bottom
of page for your $25 off savings! Car
Care Club Members Look for your $50 off
coupon in your book!
What's a Care Care Club??
Click
here for CAR CARE CLUB details! |
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Don't Let Dad Wash His Car In The
Driveway This Weekend!!
The Dirty Little Secrets Of
Home Car Washing
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The average home wash uses over
100 gallons of wate
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Runoff water is mixed with soap,
road acids, brake dust, and other
chemicals and runs straight into our
storm drains
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Storm drains empty straight into our
wetlands, lakes, rivers, and oceans
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Soap compounds coat the gills of
fish making it tough for fish to
take in air
PLUS:
Hand Washes are EXTREMELY harmful to
auto finishes!! They can produce
scratches that penetrate up to 1/10 the
thickness of the paint!!
LOOKING FOR A GREAT GIFT FOR FATHER'S
DAY?
Buy One, Get One Free Washes!! See
Details Below! |
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WASH SMART!
GET A PROFESSIONAL CAR WASH!
Choice Car Wash RECLAIMS, RECYCLES AND
REUSES 100% of the water used during our
wash process
Want Your Car to Look
BRAND NEW?
This is a great time of year to get your
car detailed! Check out our detailing
menu today!
Click here
for DETAIL SERVICES MENU |
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$25 Off! |
30K, 60K, 90K
Manufacturer's Recommended
Service at Southboro Auto Tech |
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Offer Expires: June 30, 2010 |
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Sudbury Valley Trustees
A Place for Frogs
Saturday June 13: 4:00 – 5:30PM
Join Author Melissa Stewart as she reads her story, "A Place
for Frogs." In this simple introduction to frogs and ecology, Melissa
Stewart shares with young readers the behavior and beauty of frogs and
describes specific ways people can protect them. Children will learn basic
facts about frogs, where they live, what they eat, and how they benefit
other plants and animals. Free, registration required.
For
additional information and registration, visit www.svtweb.org or call
978-443-5588.
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Please be advised that Governor Patrick has ordered that the American
and Commonwealth Flags be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset
on Friday, June 4, 2010 at all state buildings in honor of former Member
of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ralph E. Sirianni of
Winthrop, who died Monday, May 31, 2010.
In accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 2, Section 6A(e3/4), which states “On
the death of a former member of the general court, the flag of the
commonwealth shall be flown at half-staff from the day of death until
sunset of the day of interment in accordance with such orders or
instructions as may be issued by or at the direction of the governor
after consultation with the speaker of the house of representatives on
the death of a former representative in the general court ….”
Please be advised that
Governor Patrick has ordered that the United States and Commonwealth
flags be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Friday, June
4, 2010 at all state buildings in honor of former Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives Ralph E. Sirianni of Winthrop,
who died Monday, May 31, 2010.
This gubernatorial
order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of
the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations
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Sports and Recreation
Algonquin Regional High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Thursday
Jun. 3 |
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Varsity |
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QUARTER FINALS VS WACHUSETT |
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Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School
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Graduation |
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Buffalo Soldiers
June 1, 2010 - Southborough residents heard a short history
of the Buffalo Soldiers at Memorial Day festivities. Local resident
Pete Depina (below) has one of the largest collections of Buffalo Soldier
memorabilia in the United States. They have been trying to secure a
facility to house this collection at the Nichols house at the MWRA.
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Buglers
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Today, June 1, 2010 marks the start of the 2010
Hurricane Season.
click here for more information |
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 New
Floor Finishing Regulations Take Effect June 1
State Fire Marshal Stephen
D. Coan and Fire Chief John D. Mauro, Jr. want to alert the public that
starting June 1, 2010 when using certain flammable liquids to finish wood
floors, the fire department must be notified and in buildings with more than
four units, a permit must be obtained first.
Chief Mauro said, "Over the
past several years there have been several tragic fires stemming from the
many fire hazards that the floor finishing process poses. Chief Mauro said,
"Newly revised regulations now address the many different fire hazards of
floor finishing – improper electrical hook-ups, the storage of waste
materials, and dust explosion hazards, as well as the application of
flammable liquids."
These regulations were put
in place in response to a series of tragic accidents associated with floor
finishing. In September 2004, a Somerville explosion and fire in a
triple-decker caused the deaths of two workers, injured two workers and four
firefighters. It is believed that vapors from the flammable liquids were
ignited by the pilot light on the gas water heater. In July 2005, a 43-year
old man was part of a floor sanding crew that was refinishing the hardwood
floors in a Hull single-family home. Once again, fumes from the sealant came
in contact with the pilot of the gas water heater causing an explosion and
the ensuing fire.
Highlights of the New
Regulation
Permit and Notice to Fire
Department Required
The previous regulations
applied only to bowling alleys, but have been amended to address the fire
hazards of wood floor sanding, finishing or refinishing in all occupancies.
Starting June 1, 2010, a fire department permit will be required when
certain flammable liquids are going to be used in floor finishing in
buildings with more than four units. In buildings with four or fewer units,
the fire department must be notified prior to the start of work.
Preventing Flammable Liquid
Fires
The regulations require the
removal of ignition sources such as pilot lights prior to the application of
finishing products considered flammable liquids until the product has dried.
It also prohibits using flammable liquids when direct ventilation of the
space to the outside is not possible. The new regulation also requires
posting warning signs in www.southboroughfire.org
buildings with more than
one dwelling unit when flammable liquids are used in floor finishing.
Preventing Electrical Fires
It reinforces the fact that
the Massachusetts Electrical Code requires an electrical wiring permit when
connecting equipment directly to an electrical panel. Some floor refinishing
equipment use larger amounts of electricity than home outlets typically
provide, so the equipment is often connected directly to the electrical
panel in violation of the code. This poses a fire risk and bypasses the
normal circuit protection in electrical systems.
Preventing Fires From Dust
and Rags
The regulations also
address the safe storage of flammable and combustible products and waste
materials. There have been many fires started by the spontaneous combustion
of the dust from floor sanding put into airtight bags and from rags soaked
in combustible and flammable liquids. Some floor finishing products such as
linseed oil are considered combustible but not flammable. Rags soaked in
combustible chemicals still pose a serious fire risk if not properly
handled. The regulations require use of a metal waste can with a
self-closing cover for all waste products including wood dust and rags. The
can must be removed from the building daily and the materials disposed of
properly.
On February 9, 2010, an
historic octagonal house in Holyoke was severely damaged when a barrel full
of sawdust from wooden floor refinishing ignited.
Consider Less Dangerous
Alternatives
Use of water-based or
non-flammable floor refinishing products does not require notification to or
a permit from the fire department. Whether homeowners are doing the work
themselves or hiring a contractor, it is important to consider the fire
safety aspects of the materials being used. Cheaper products or services and
faster drying time associated with flammable finishes can cost more in the
long run if there is an explosion or fire.
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Assisting
with Replacing Veteran's flags
June 1, 2010 - Former Fire Chief Pete Phaneuf and
wife/Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf make the rounds at Rural Cemetery looking
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Clifton L. Cunningham,
Jr., 68, of Marlborough died on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Marlborough Hospital
after being stricken ill at home.
He was the beloved husband, for 50 years, of Joanne (Pietrasiak) Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham was a 1959 graduate of the former Peter's High School in
Southborough. He worked at General Motors of Framingham for 10 years before
he worked as a burner tech at Comey Oil of Westborough for 27 years. He was
a member of AFLCIO for 10 years and a life long member of Marlborough Fish
and Game. Clif was also a member of St. Anne Church of Southborough, where
he bowled a number of years in their Monday night bowling league He was an
avid Celtic fan and enjoyed fishing and his flower garden. However, his
greatest joy was spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Robert Cunningham
of Southborough; Edward Cunningham and his wife Bette of N. Grafton; Jim
Cunningham and his wife Kris of Leominster; Dianne DiMatteo and her husband
Alan of Marlborough; 8 grandchildren, Jonathan Cunningham; Mary Jo and
Clifton Cunningham; Katelynn, Brittany, and Samantha DiMatteo; Liam and
Maggie Cunningham.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, June 2, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at
Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough. (Morrisfuneralparlor.com).
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 3 at 10 AM at St. Anne Church,
20 Boston Rd, Southborough. There will be a private burial in Rural Cemetery
in Southborough.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Joslin Diabetes Center,
One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. |
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A Message
from the First Community Church of Southborough
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Sports and Recreation
Algonquin Regional High School
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Boys |
Varsity |
Lacrosse |
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TOURNAMENT - PRELIMINARY ROUND VS ASSABET |
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4:00PM |
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Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School
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Memorial Day 2010
May 31, 2010 - Veterans march into the cemetery on their first stop in
saluting Southborough's veterans. |
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Some photos from today's Events
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A Little Bit of Smoke
May 31, 2010 - A shot from Westborough at Phoenix U. looking
across Southborough and into Marlborough. A bit hazy looking summers
day but actually it is smoke from a large Canadian wildfire. At times
this morning besides the smoky haze there was also the smell of brushfires
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Southborough meetings
June 1 - June 4, 2010
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Meeting |
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Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School Committee |
6/1 |
7:00 PM |
School Committee Conference Room, Assabet Valley Regional Vocational
School |
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Board of Selectmen - Attending Scholarship Awards Ceremony |
6/1 |
7:00 PM |
Community House |
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Board of Selectmen - Open Session -
Agenda |
6/1 |
8:00 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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Scholardship Advisory Committee Awards Ceremony |
6/1 |
7:00 PM |
Community House |
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Youth Commission |
6/1 |
6:30 PM |
2 Schipper Farm Lane |
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Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) |
6/2 |
7:00 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School Building Committee |
6/2 |
7:00 PM |
School Committee Conference Room, Assabet Valley Regional Vocational
School |
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Cable Television Committee |
6/2 |
7:30 PM |
Cable Access room, Fayville Hall |
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Council on Aging |
6/2 |
7:00 PM |
Country Kitchen, Cordaville Hall |
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MBTA Triangle Committee |
6/2 |
6:30 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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Recreation Commission |
6/3 |
7:00 PM |
Recreation Office, 21 Highland Street |
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Stewardship Committee |
6/3 |
7:00 PM |
Country Kitchen Cordaville Hall |
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Monday 31 |
Tuesday 1 |
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The Library has a great new website: Click here
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Senior
Center Activities
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31 Monday |
1Tuesday |
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3Thursday |
4 Friday |
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Closed Memorial Day |
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8:30 am health clinic |
9:30 Mah Jongg |
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Hours
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9:00 AM
Center Opens
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7:45
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Group
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9:30 Pool
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9:30 am Tai
Chi
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10:00 AM
Creative Writers
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10:00 AM Bocce |
10 am Bocce |
9:30 Painting class |
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12 Ping Pong
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11:30 AM Power of Attorney Health care
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12:00 PM Pitch |
10:00 AM canasta |
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11:30 Movie Matinee and bag lunch |
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Click here for
the new Senior Center Website
Support Our Senior Centers:
Stop on in and get your "Senior Centers Bumper Sticker"
Computers:
We now have
two computers in the hall before you enter our main room that are now hooked
up to the internet. You will be able to read e-mail and look up information
as well as play some fun card games. Feel free to sit down and use the
computers. Let us know if you would like any help.
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Sports and Recreation
Algonquin Regional High School
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Wednesday Jun. 2 |
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Varsity |
Lacrosse |
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TOURNAMENT - PRELIMINARY ROUND VS ASSABET |
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4:00PM |
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Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School
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Baby Eyes
May 30, 2010 = A Red Tailed Hawk baby peers out of the nest. |
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Flag Bearers
May 30, 2010 - Dick Varney and John Wilson head back to the truck after
putting new flags on the graves of veterans. |
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Letter to the editor
To Susan and
Linda (My Southborough and Southboroughnews.com)
I just wanted to express my deepest appreciation to you both for posting the
notice about placing Flags at Rural Cemetery.
In my years 20+ years of being involved with the Veterans and the Memorial
Day actitivies - tonight was just far and away beyond my expectations.
Groups started to arrive around 1745 and by 1800. Small groups joined by
other small groups - Scouts, Veterans, citizens, accumulating....Just beyond
what I would have thought.
The number of Girls Scouts - Boy Scouts - Cub Scouts and Brownies - was well
as private citizens joining with our Veterans, to place new flags around the
Cemetery was a fantastic sight.
To have our two State Representatives - Rep. Danielle Gregiore and Rep.
Carolyn Dykema joini with us and committing to be with us for our Memorial
Day Observances - was a very much appreciated.
I just can't tell you how much it means to the Veterans to see the
participation of the youngsters and their parents in joining us to honor
those Veterans who are now at rest ar Rural Cemetery.
On behalf of the American Legion and VFW and myself - THANK YOU to all..
It shows that Yes... Patriotism and pride is very much alive and is firmly
planted in the foundation of small towns like Southorough. It's what makes
this great country.
Thank you all once again... What a fantastic turnout and I personally would
like to thank you all!!!
Steve Whynot
Commander -
VFW - Post 3276
Southorough
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Breaking Through
May 30, 2010 - Robins just breaking through their eggs this afternoon. |
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Love of Music Knows No Age
70 years separate the oldest and youngest in the photo shown above, yet all
are equally thrilled to have participated in a recent Assabet Valley
Mastersingers concert at Chapel of the
Cross in Westborough.
The four AVM Student Apprentices (17-18 years old) are all from Algonquin
Regional High School. They are: (left to right) Tyler Jacobson, Marisa
Vazquez, Kelsey O’Hare, and Kathryn Connelly. Tyler and Kelsey were honored
with AVM Scholarship Awards in recognition of their dedicated participation
in the Mastersingers and their planned continuation of music studies at
Ithaca College and Providence College, respectively.
87-year-old Doris Forchielli of Shrewsbury freely admits that she could not
imagine her life without music. She has been an AVM member since 1986,
following a number of years with Worcester Chorus. Every Tuesday morning
she and a dozen or so other musicians head to a different Senior Center,
bringing Big Band type music to appreciative audiences. In another outreach
she and other accordion players frequently entertain at Scandinavian
gatherings with lively music for dancing and singing. Doris’ energy level
might be considered usual for someone a decade or so younger.
At the rear of the photo is Artistic Director and founder of Assabet Valley
Mastersingers, Robert Eaton, for many years acknowledged to be an
accomplished educator and musician. He has been recognized for creating
unusual and interesting programs and for his skill in interpreting
challenging music, thus inspiring singers of all ages to conquer the
associated complexities with joy and a sense of shared accomplishment. More
details may be found at
www.AVMsingers.org.
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EVANGELIDIS ANNOUNCES EVENTS FOR WEEK OF MAY 30TH
WORCESTER –
Please
find below a list of scheduled events for Worcester County Sheriff
Candidate Lew Evangelidis for the week of May 30th. Please
feel free to include these events in any publication or online
calendar. Further questions should be e-mailed to
lew@lewforsheriff.com
unless otherwise specified below.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 2ND
Evangelidis will attend a joint fundraiser with State Representative
Candidate Kim Ferguson at 6PM at the home of Joe and Ellen O’Brien at 29
Gregory Rd. in Princeton.
THURSDAY JUNE 3RD
Evangelidis will be attending a fundraiser being held in his honor at
6PM at Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St in Worcester. Please
contact Chanel Prunier at
GOPMuniPAC@gmail.com
for more information.
FRIDAY
JUNE 4TH
Evangelidis will participate in the graduation ceremonies at the
Devereux School in Rutland. Evangelidis recently completed a term on
the Advisory Board and was asked to be this year’s keynote speaker at
graduation.
SATURDAY JUNE 5TH
Evangelidis will attend a fundraiser being held in his honor by the
Rutland Republican Town Committee. The event is scheduled to begin at
4PM at the Rutland Sportsman’s Club, 75 Pleasantdale Road in Rutland.
For more information please contact
faith@lewforsheriff.com
To
learn more about Evangelidis’ campaign for Sheriff, please visit his
website at
www.lewforsheriff.com
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Sports and Recreation
Algonquin Regional High School
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Wednesday Jun. 2 |
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Varsity |
Lacrosse |
VS |
TOURNAMENT - PRELIMINARY ROUND VS ASSABET |
ARHS |
4:00PM |
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Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School
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 The
Marlboro Sr. Softball teams went 2-3 and 1 this week finally getting
into full action.
The Sr. Panthers played the Worcester Falcons “B” team and
lost the first game 15 – 10 and called the 2nd game a tie 11-11
after 10 innings. Marlboro’s offense was led by Julie Wright who went 6 for
7 and Ron Saloman 4 for 7.
The Sr. Panthers Team then traveled to Shrewsbury to take on
the Shrewsbury Seniors. Marlboro dropped the first game 14 – 10 and the 2nd
game 5 – 3. Marlboro’s offense was led by Jeff Allen 3 for 5 and Paul
Starek 4 for 7. Jeff Allen also had a triple and homerun.
The Jr. Panthers entertained the Tewksbury
Seniors and split their doubleheader. The Jr. Panthers won the first game 8
– 7 and dropped the 2nd game 7 – 5. Marlboro’s offense was led
by Stephen Bober 3 for 5 and Bob Devlin 2 for 5. |
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