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Mailed free to requesting homes in Douglas, Northbridge and Uxbridge Vol. IV, No. 1 Complimentary to homes by request ONLINE: WWW.BLACKSTONEVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Friday, October 1, 2010 Hopedale’s Wesley seeks to oust Neal With unemployment holding America are busi- FOCUSES CAMPAIGN ON ECONOMIC ISSUES steady at approximately 9.5 percent ness, both large nationally, Wesley said he aims to and small,” not only bring outsourced jobs back Wesley said. “It’s BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY mary on Tuesday, Sept. 14, defeat- as a political, economic and moral to domestic soil, but to make sure not government TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER ing Northampton’s Jay Fleitman. leader on the global stage. young people emerging into the that creates jobs, REGION — Hopedale hopeful Wesley will now face longtime U.S. “That mantle of leadership falls workforce are equipped with the it’s not govern- Tom Wesley plans to bring jobs Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, on the United States,” Wesley said. educational tools to handle those ment tax policies back to the United States, better for the 2nd Massachusetts District, The issues at the forefront of jobs. that create jobs.” prepare the workforce for those which includes Hampden and Wesley’s agenda are those that are Wesley said a hard look needs to With the U.S. jobs, and assist the business com- Worcester counties. also on the minds of many be taken at the corporate tax struc- ranking second munity in maintaining them if he A veteran Naval pilot and sailor, Americans: the economy and job Tom Wesley ture. highest in the is elected to Congress in November. Wesley said he hopes to help the growth, homeland security, health- “The best job creators in Wesley won the Republican pri- United States reaffirm its position care reform, and education. Turn To WESLEY page A10 UHS sets a goal for advancement BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER UXBRIDGE — Students and teachers at Uxbridge High School kicked off the academic year’s Advanced Placement classes last Friday with an informational meet- ing hosted by state officials. Principal Tara Bennett opened the meeting by thanking instructors and pupils alike for their efforts both in the classroom, and behind the scenes, helping to secure a grant that has enabled the school to expand its AP offerings. The grant comes from the Mass. Christopher Tanguay photo Math and Science Initiative, a pro- Uxbridge High School Principal Tara gram sponsored by Dell, Exxon Bennett shows AP students a chart of Mobil and Microsoft, aimed at better projected achievement for the school preparing high school students for year. the rigors of college-level courses. Director of Advising for Mass. school year. Math and Science John Smolenski “We’re thrilled to be at Uxbridge explained what the program is High School,” Smolenski said of the about, the achievement that has program that keeps track of AP been seen already and the projected enrollment and exam scoring in goal of the program over the next Turn To UHSpage A10 Town plans to fix downed headstones in Riverdale Christopher Tanguay photo Though he is only 15, Douglas’ Nick Cordts has already published his first book. ‘Moving On’ AT 15, NICK CORDTS ALREADY AN AUTHOR BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY so with a smile on your face and than some would imagine making TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER ambition in your soul. new friends. DOUGLAS — It’s all about pas- “It all started with the move,” “A lot of people treated me like I sion. the young author said of his writ- was already in the family,” he said That’s Nick Cordts’ motto. ing. “I just kind of looked at it like of his first year in Douglas The Douglas High School soph- another step in my life.” schools. omore has no shortage of passion Cordts’ mother Mary Anne said Although he did say, “Finding — for life and for his fellow man. she was nervous about how her people I could really relate to was Originally from Livonia, N.Y., son, then just on the cusp of being challenging.” the 15-year-old’s family uprooted a teenager, would fair during the It was not too challenging, Christopher Tanguay photo just as he began eighth grade and move. though, as the black belt in karate, The headstone dating back to the mid 1800s shared by Charles and Harriet Beane, resettled in Douglas. “It’s such a gut-wrenching, competitive swimmer and life- marked as that of a service veteran by an American flag, is standing relatively While such a move can be trau- heart-wrenching time,” she said guard was elected class president upright, though off its base. matic for some kids — new school, of such a big move. during his first year in town, and trying to find new friends, etc. — Paying special attention to the was re-elected last year organiz- Cordts took the matter in stride, difficulty of the situation, she ing class-wide community service BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY A few of the damaged markers, documenting his experiences, the said, helped give her son and his events and the like. This week, he TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Melia said, belong to “some of the lessons learned from each one, younger sister the support they finds out of his peers’ confidence NORTHBRIDGE — Riverdale founders of the town of and some thoughts on how to needed during that time. in him is renewed with yet anoth- Cemetery has been the scene of Northbridge who were buried here.” improve each situation. “At dinner time, we’d sit around er election. large-scale vandalism in the past, While it appears the stones in Now, Cordts’ thoughts can be the table and talk about what was Although the book just recently and although the cause has yet to be question now have been moved by read in a compilation of his sto- going on in school,” she said. hit shelves and the catalogues of determined, town officials are again more than a century’s worth of New ries and tips for teens. “My parents just taught me how on-line retailers, Cordts’ complet- coming up with a plan to repair England weather cycles, this is not “On Moving, Moving On,” is to live life and how to look at ed it back in February. dozens of downed headstones there. the first time the town has had to Cordts’ guide to surviving the things positively,” Cordts said, As “On Moving, Moving On” Selectman Thomas Melia address downed markers in transition between junior high adding that he felt “lucky and gift- passed through the hands of edi- informed his colleagues recently of Riverdale. and high school, while at the same ed to have the parents I have.” tors, printers and everyone else a letter he received from a private A former police chief in town, time making a transition in near- Their message of maintaining involved in its production, rather citizen alerting him to as many as 61 Melia said a rash of vandalism ly every other aspect of life, and a positive attitude really sunk in, headstones in the historic burial swept through the cemetery a few how to not only survive, but to do and Cordts had an easier time Turn To AUTHOR page A14 ground that are off their bases or in need of straightening. Turn To HEADSTONES page A14 A2-3 ...................................... LOCAL A8........................... CALENDAR A4-5 ..................................... OPINION A9 ....................... SENIOR SCENE CONTACT THE TRIBUNE EDITOR AT A7 .................................... OBITUARIES A11-12.......................... SPORTS ANDY STONEBRIDGEPRESS COM INSIDE @ . 2 • Friday, October 1, 2010 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Recreation area to be named for Aldrich TRIBUNE BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY efforts to preserve our heritage.” in town known for his local his- TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER In addition to Aldrich’s decade torical knowledge and profound ALMANAC NORTHBRIDGE — Some peo- as town manager,he served on the observations. ple were born to give of them- Bicentennial Executive “When he spoke we listened — selves to country and community. Committee, the Northbridge we trusted his judgment. As a QUOTATION OF THE WEEK Such was the life of Spaulding Historical Society, the School member and often chairman of “It’s very important to Aldrich. Committee, Planning Board and numerous boards and commit- To honor the Korean War-era Zoning Board of Appeals, tees throughout the decades, he never give up. You have to Air Force veteran who oversaw Conservation Commission, taught us to give back wherever Northbridge operations as town Bylaw Review Committee, and we could. He was a special indi- know what you want to do in manager and served the area in a the Blackstone Valley Watershed vidual and great man of the life … it’s just really all litany of other capacities, a sec- Executive Committee. Blackstone Valley.It is entirely fit- tion of the Blackstone Valley Aldrich’s commitments extend- ting the recreation area be dedi- about passion.” National Heritage Corridor will ed beyond the walls of Town Hall cated to Spaulding, in honor of be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 3 as as well; he was a trustee of the legacy he left in the Valley.” — DHS student Nick Cordts, who recently published his first book. the Spaulding R. Aldrich Soldiers Memorials, an active State Rep. George Peterson, R- Memorial Recreation Area. freemason, and a FEMA disaster Grafton, was slated to speak at the The dedication ceremony will assistance representative. dedication, but is unable to RONT AGE UOTE take place near Plummer’s Courtesy photo Shelly Buma became close to attend. In his stead, Peterson said F P Q Landing, between the Blackstone Aldrich while working with the he would send a letter to be read Spaulding Aldrich River and Canal, off Church group Citizens for the during the ceremony.

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