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FRIDAYS 1-5 SOUTHBRIDGE — Southbridge didn’t let a little rain stop their Memorial Day parade and ceremo- LOCAL ny on Monday, May 30. Veterans, parade partici- pants and community members gathered in front of the Town Hall for a short ceremony before the parade marched down Elm Street, stopping for a ceremony to honor men and women who died while serving at each war memorial site on the parade route. Olivia Richman photos For more photos, turn to page A4! James Sottile saluted men and women who gave their lives while serving. Rock & Ride Festival raises money for skate park ‘This is our home’ Page A16 CENTER OF HOPE FOCUSES ON LEARNING CLEANUP PROJECTS BY OLIVIA RICHMAN all of us live here but event, where Center of NEWS STAFF WRITER this is where we have Hope staff and program SOUTHBRIDGE — 13 small businesses, members, as well as The Center of Hope day programs located Boy Scouts and Town has been beautifying here, many program Hall employees came Southbridge one project members live here. It’s together to clean up the at a time. Starting with important for the area streets of Southbridge. Beautify Southbridge to look nice. You only The Last Green Valley on Saturday, April 30, get a chance to make provided a $500 grant to Photos courtesy Colleen Neely the Center of Hope has one first impression.” purchase gloves, food, The Center of Hope has been helping out the town with Students get partnered with the town For Earth Day, the snacks and trash bags. different clean up projects throughout the spring, helping to on multiple projects to Center of Hope part- “We wanted people beautify Southbridge. glimpse of careers clean up the town. nered with the Town in Southbridge to take “This is our home,” Hall and Andy Pelletier, pride in their neigh- much cleaner than in we want them to have to come after past years. We want a good impression and school said Assistant to the the director of Public borhood,” said Neely. Director of Programs Health, to organize the “The Town Hall said everyone to have pride help the town grow and Page A6 Colleen Neely. “Not Beautify Southbridge the streets are looking in where they live. As people travel through Please Read HOPE, page A13 SPORTS Bishop to visit Southbridge SOUTHBRIDGE — The Rt. Rev. Douglas J. Fisher will preach and Keeping up with preside at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the locals 446 Hamilton St. Page B1 Southbridge, on Sunday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m. Bishop Fisher visits Photos courtesy Jackie Brogna all of the 55-plus congre- PINION O Battling Sox raised over $11,000 last year towards the American Cancer Society. gations in the Episcopal GET YOUR Diocese of Western Massachusetts once POINT ACROSS every two years. PAGE A10 Fundraiser is ‘ready to rock’ The Bishop will be Douglas J. Fisher greeted by the Rev. Richard Signore, priest- Bishop Fisher is a mem- POLICE LOGS for Relay for Life in-charge of Holy Trinity. ber of Bishops United During the Eucharist Against Gun Violence AGE BY OLIVIA RICHMAN six bands come together for a ben- P A5 NEWS STAFF WRITER two members will be and a strong advocate efit concert. confirmed and two will for sensible gun safety STURBRIDGE — Relay for Life “It’s a chance to get outside and be formally received into legislation. team Battling Sox’s second annu- a chance to hang out with friends the Episcopal Church Following the litur- al Rocking for a Cure fundraiser and family,” said event chairman from other traditions. gy the Bishop will visit is finally here. Many people had Jackie Brogna. “It’s also a great Bishop Fisher will with members at the cof- asked for a second one after the way to support the cause and a wear an orange stole on fee hour and then meet success of the first Rocking for a family owned business and local June 5 to be in solidari- privately with the vestry Cure. On June 4, from 12-9 p.m. at music.” ty with the Wear Orange — the leadership of the Hyland Orchard in Fiskdale, peo- movement begun in congregation — to dis- Please Read CURE, page A17 ple’s requests will be filled when Chicago to raise aware- cuss hopes, dreams and 6 5652510441 1 ness about gun violence. concerns. 2 • Thursday, June 2, 2016 Community Baby Shower supports parents for 10th year SOUTHBRIDGE — Healthy Families’ 10th Annual Community Baby Shower was a huge success. On Wednesday, May 26, nearly 30 organizations and agencies came together at the LaSalle Reception Center to provide informa- tion to new and expecting parents. “This event provides information and resources for new and expecting parents,” said Charlotte Operach, from Healthy Families. “It gives them the opportunity to all come together as a community.” Olivia Richman photos Tri-Community YMCA Social Service Coordinator Cathy Keefe pro- More than 100 residents visited the Community Baby Shower vided yoga and bubble blowing for children at the Community Baby Shower. Simone Germain, daughter Lily Larcheveque with five week old Rylie. You Inc provided information on their Voices with Choices Program ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK “It’s important for the area to look nice. You only get a chance to make one first impression.” - Center of Hope Assistant to the Director of Programs Colleen Neely, commenting on the organization’s efforts to clean up the area. OPEN TO CLOSE Tamikka Boivin and Kelsey Melilo visited the Community Baby Shower with their daughters TOWN HALL Madeline and Anastasia. Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Kristal Ardizzoni with Levi Redmond, who will Chinese Restaurant be seven months on June 4. “I think it’s awesome,” said Joana Perez, pic- JACOB EDWARDS PUBLIC LIBRARY Take-out Service tured with Lilyth Lindstrom. “It’s nice to see people care and wanting to help each other. I Monday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Catering Party to Your Place think it’s great.” Tuesday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Please call Wednesday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 508.765.0398 Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 508.765.9816 Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (May 19 will be our last open Saturday Full Liquor License You Inc provided information on their Voices until Labor Day) We Have Delivery Service with Choices Program Sunday: Closed Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Mon. 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