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Rams Edge Pirates in Season Opener Mailed free to requesting homes in Douglas, Northbridge and Uxbridge Vol. VI, No. 24 Complimentary to homes by request Friday, April 11, 2014 ONLINE: WWW.BLACKSTONEVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Rams edge Pirates “Happiness depends upon in season opener ourselves.” BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER Aristotle NORTHBRIDGE — Behind solid pitch- ing from Brian Carroll and a timely hit Amanda Collins photos from Tyler Galimi, the Northbridge High State Sen. Stephen Brewer talks with CAN ambassador Jo-Ann baseball team did just enough to edge past Channell, from Charlton, about a palliative care bill. Oxford High, 4-3, on April 3 in the season INSIDE opener for both teams. Carroll went the distance and tossed a A2-3— LOCAL three-hitter, allowing three runs — two Cancer survivor takes earned — while striking out eight and A4-5— OPINION walking three. Galimi was just 1 for 4, but fight to the State House A9— OBITUARIES his bases loaded double in the bottom of the second inning cleared the bags, which A7— SENIOR SCENE allowed the Rams to never trail. ‘IT’S ABOUT TREATING THE A11 — SPORTS “He was in such command that I didn’t want to take him out,” Northbridge head PERSON, NOT JUST THE DISEASE’ B SECT — CALENDAR coach John Demagian said of allowing B SECT — REAL ESTATE Carroll to start what he finished, despite BY AMANDA COLLINS that would improve patient throwing 110 pitches. “I thought it was his STONEBRIDGE PRESS access to palliative care, ECT EGALS B S — L game [to win].” STAFF WRITER which provides relief from Regarding Galimi’s clutch hit, symptoms, pain and stress BOSTON — A nurse, avid Demagian said, “He’s one of our captains related to serious illness. crafter, and proud step- LOCAL and that’s a huge hit. That’s who I want “It’s all about making mother, Jo-Ann Channell up. He hit the ball in the gap and it’s ping patients more comfortable might be the last person pong after that.” and improving their quality you’d expect to find zooming For Pirates head coach Justin Richards, of life,” Channell told Rep. around Charlton on a black it was a matter of facing a good pitcher Anne Gobi’s legislative aid, Nick Ethier photos motorcycle. early in the season and digging them- Craig Lundberg, in his office. But for her, the bike, Northbridge’s Brian Carroll throws the first pitch selves a hole that contributed to the loss. “If you have that, you’re bet- which is emblazoned with of his 2014 season, an eventual 4-3 victory over ter able to fight the big fight.” hot pink flames, is more than Oxford. Please Read OPENER, page A11 Channell was one of doz- a ride — it’s a symbol of sur- ens of volunteers with the vival. After beating Stage III American Cancer Society’s breast cancer a decade ago, Cancer Action Network she bought the motorcycle who traveled to Boston on and tricked it out with pink Monday for the group’s annu- THE QUALIFIERS ribbon decals as a celebra- al Lobby Day. Ambassadors tion of life — even though it like Channell gathered at was against doctor’s orders. the State House to ask legis- “They said the vibrations lators to support expanded might aggravate my arm,” access to and awareness of she said, referring to the Tattoo and art palliative care services by swelling that can follow the festival entertains passing House Bill 3977, “An surgery she had to remove Act to Improve Quality of for eighth year the cancerous lymph nodes Life By Expanding Access to under her right armpit. Palliative Care.” Page A3 “I just said ‘Whatever’ — The bill, filed by Rep. Courtesy photo it’s easier to get forgiveness Chris Walsh of Framingham, than it is to get permission,” WHITINSVILLE — Twelve members of the Whitinsville Christian Middle School seeks to improve the quality she laughed. Music Department recently qualified for this year’s Central District Junior High and delivery of patient cen- LOCAL For the last decade, Music Festival to be held on May 3 at Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury. Musicians tered, family focused care in Channell has channeled were chosen to participate following their audition in early February. The musicians Massachusetts by establish- that feisty spirit into a cru- are, front row, from left, Abby Greer (Orchestra), Bobby Whiton (Chorus), Shannon ing a State Advisory Council Morrill (Band), Sam Hearn (Chorus), and Gabe Roberts (Chorus). Back row, from sade against cancer and for on Palliative Care and left, Katelyn Lashley (Orchestra), Esther Fomin (Chorus), Hanna VanderBaan patients’ rights. On March Quality of Life, a Palliative (Chorus), Christian Swaim (Chorus), and Brianna Smith (Orchestra). Not pictured: 31 it brought her to the State Care Consumer and Andrew Dunlap (Orchestra), Tatiana Wiersma (Orchestra). House, where she tracked Professional Information down local politicians to urge them to support a bill Please Read CHANNELL, page A8 FOR THE LOVE OF INK STURBRIDGE — The 8th Annual Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival took place on Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel Opening day, and and Conference Center. hunting for night For more photos, turn to page A3! crawlers Page A5 SPORTS Page’s gem helps Scott Warren gets a tattoo on his hand from Warren Mancini of lead Spartans past Hallowed Ground Body Art Studio in Scarborough, Maine. Shirts for Zaza Ink and the festival were sold near the entrance. Chelsea Davis photo Leicester, 7-2 Page A12 Parents look to support schools through unique fundraiser OPINION BY JOY RICHARD and member of the Support Committee meeting. She has high hopes that resi- show of support. She said STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Our Schools (SOS) organi- said that is when she and dents will support the effort. the minimum donation ET OUR G Y NORTHBRIDGE — With zation Kate Tracy, the out- other parents, includ- Tracy also encouraged resi- is $15, and every penny is POINT ACROSS tight budgets and cuts mak- cry from parents, teachers ing SOS Chairman Rene dents to attend the Tuesday, appreciated. PAGE A4 ing headlines in towns and and residents at large comes Costello, took action and May 6, Town Meeting. Tracy said these issues, school districts all over the from the knowledge that a formed the group. Tracy added that the and the possibility of losing area, it is no surprise to proposed $1.2 million cut to Tracy said through meet- unique type of fundrais- language classes, sports like see an “SOS” signal com- the proposed fiscal year 2015 ings, fundraising and edu- ing the group has done hockey, golf, swimming and Contact the ing from the Northbridge school budget may result in cating the public on the recently is having fam- wrestling, affect her and her Tribune editor Public School District. the loss of 25 staff members. upcoming override, which ilies and residents pay to family directly, as she has at aminor@ Speaking with Tracy said she was blown will be voted on during the have the maroon and white two children in the district Northbridge Parent Teacher away at this number while Annual Election scheduled Northbridge emblem paint- at the elementary level. stonebridgepress.com Association (PTA) President watching a recent School for Tuesday, May 20, she ed on their driveway as a Please Read SOS, page A10 2 • Friday, April 11, 2014 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE QCC lauds Women Students of Distinction community. to inspire others to reach for the stars and Karen Cox, QCC’s Coordinator of grab the one that is intended for them.” Counseling, manages the yearly event along Local 2014 QCC Women Students of with a committee. There is also an equiva- Distinction include: lent event for male students celebrated in • Brimfield: Megan Elliott November. • East Douglas: Tracy Lucciarini QCC President Gail Carberry addressed • Fiskdale: Nancy Kittredge the crowd, saying, “I am never as proud • Oxford: Brittany Smith as when I stand before this group of out- • Putnam, Conn.: Katharine Warner standing students because I know how very • Southbridge: Aimee Maldonado, Helen hard each one of you has worked for this Salce honor. Each of you truly deserves it for the • Whitinsville: Kara Gibbons sacrifices you make on daily basis, for your education. Congratulations.” Courtesy photo Honoree Kimberly Lawrence, a liber- al arts major recently accepted to Smith Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) honored 34 outstanding women students at QCC’s Annual TRIBUNE College as a fall 2014 transfer student and Women Students of Distinction event, which included local women from Brimfield, East Douglas, Ada Comstock scholar, remarked how Fiskdale, Oxford, Putnam, Conn., Southbridge and Whitinsville. meaningful the event is to her. ALMANAC WORCESTER — On Wednesday, March Students are nominated by faculty and “I am incredibly honored and humbled 27, Quinsigamond Community College staff based on academic standing, accom- to be recognized for my commitment to my family, my education, and community (QCC) honored 34 outstanding women stu- plishments, character, skills, and in particu- QUOTATION OF THE WEEK dents at QCC’s Annual Women Students of lar their ability to overcome great odds and service that I have done,” Lawrence said. “I Distinction event. make a difference in their home or college hope that by receiving this honor I am able “I am ready for the May 6 Town Meeting, where I will shout my ‘aye’ NEWS BRIEFS in favor of putting the override on Stevens stated further: “I have had the the ballot. I am ready to vote.” LAV’S HHS announces appointment of pleasure of working with Board of Directors AUTO BODY & SALES, INC. over the past few years on several projects - Northbridge School Committee new board member including the $8 million hospital emergency Chairman Randi Zanca, voicing her YOUR ONE STOP - AUTO SHOP!!! room expansion project.” opinion on the upcoming override vote.
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