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Mailed free to requesting homes in Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales Vol. VI, No. 23 PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR OF RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE GREATER SOUTHBRIDGE AREA! COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.STURBRIDGEVILLAGER.NET Friday, June 8, 2012 THIS WEEK’S QUOTE “Deeds, not The Class of 2012 words shall STURBRIDGE — Members of the speak me.” Tantasqua Regional High School Class of John Fletcher 2012 received their diplomas during the school’s graduation program on Sunday, June 3. Principal INSIDE Michael Lucas said the class would be missed very much by adminis- ALMANAC ............2 trators, who wished POLICE LOGS........9 them luck in their future endeavors. OBITUARIES .........7 For more photos, turn to page A18-A19! OPINION ............10 CALENDAR ...........8 KEVIN SPORTS........14-15 FLANDERS PHOTOS Graduate Guy Zwiebel poses with Ben and Petra Zwiebel. Graduate Connor Munnis shares a hug with Devin Sauviuolo. LOCAL ‘Taking steps’ on the journey to Alex LeClair, center and Devin McDonald, right, pose with From left, Erin Robinson, Katie Coderre, Patrice Metcalf, Rebecca recovery Melissa Sing. Zachary D’Ambra, left, stands with Matt Cloutier, and Seth Stelmach. Page A4 Little. LOCAL Brimfield Honor Roll dedicated in Sturbridge remembers ‘A GREAT DAY’ TO SALUTE VETERANS BY KEVIN FLANDERS tornado at VILLAGER STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — There couldn’t have been a more fitting time to ded- icate the new Sturbridge Veterans service Honor Roll memorial than during the town’s annual Memorial Day pro- gram. BY KEVIN FLANDERS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER On a day when veterans across the country were honored for their serv- Hundreds turn out BRIMFIELD — On the one-year ice, residents and town officials paid for road race anniversary of the June 1, 2011 tor- tribute to Sturbridge veterans dur- nado, town officials, emergency ing a dedication ceremony in front of ‘community event’ responders, politicians, and resi- the newly constructed Honor Roll Page A12 dents met at Village Green Family outside Town Hall. It was a hot day, Campground to remember all that but people braved near 90-degree was lost and pray for better fortunes temperatures to be a part of such a SPORTS moving forward. special event. No place was more appropriate for There have been 953 men and such a remembrance, as the camp- women from Sturbridge who left ground was the site of the only fatal- their friends and families to serve in ity in Brimfield during the tornado. the armed forces, as well as five dogs Virginia “Ginger” Darlow was killed that were also recognized. The num- that afternoon, and her longtime ber of Sturbridge veterans is expect- partner, Richard Reim — as well as ed to rise to over 1,000 by the time the her campground family and other current wars in the Middle East are Kevin Flanders photo attendees of the event — took the complete. Town Administrator Shaun Suhoski holds a proclamation from State Rep. Todd Smola. He was one of several speakers to address residents during the Honor Roll dedication. Turn To TORNADO, page A8 Turn To HONOR ROLLS, page A8 Warriors worn down by Colonials in Movie theater eyes June 29 for grand opening postseason premiere BY KEVIN FLANDERS feature an arcade, as well as eight sta- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Page A14 dium seating auditoriums with digi- STURBRIDGE — Residents can tal projection, Dolby Digital sound, soon list going to the movies as one of and Dolby Digital 3D capabilities. In their favorite activities in town. addition, guests will be very comfort- OPINION The construction of the Cinemagic able in the auditoriums thanks to Stadium Theater at the Center at wide high back rocking seats that GET YOUR Hobbs Brook is on schedule, with PM boast retractable cup and tray hold- POINT ACROSS Construction Company, of Saco, ers. Maine, nearing completion of a major Courtesy graphic PAGE A10 Residents and town officials are project within the space formerly An architect’s rendering of the front of the Cinemagic Stadium Theater set to open June 29. looking forward to the grand opening, occupied by Linens and Things. The which will provide many opportuni- POLICE LOGS theater is expected to open on Friday, “The construction has gone very director of marketing for Zyacorp ties for increased business and jobs. June 29, just in time to allow residents well, and we feel pretty confident Entertainment, which owns “The residents of Sturbridge are PAGE A5 to enjoy the Independence Day week- about being able to meet our target Cinemagic Stadium Theaters. end by catching a film. opening date,” said Bob Collins, the The state-of-the-art complex will Turn To THEATER, page A13 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, June 8, 2012 IN AND AROUND STURBRIDGE BY KEVIN FLANDERS years.” Froio, a Burger King franchisee. hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Violators about them. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “We are happy to continue our sup- will be subject to increasingly Residents are invited to visit STURBRIDGE — Students and BURGERS FOR A CAUSE port of this program and look for- severe penalties for each offense. Hitchcock Free Academy on staff at Tantasqua Regional Junior ward to supporting it in the future.” Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Customers at the Burger King in CHARITY GOLF EVENT High School honored veterans with Sturbridge (374 Main Street) can For more information about the stories and poems read aloud from a variety of events on Friday, May help fight childhood cancers from Jimmy Fund, visit Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., of participants of a recent workshop at 25. May 28 through July 1 by donating a www.JimmyFund.org or call 617- Sturbridge, will host its sixteenth HFA led by local author Suzanne The school’s annual breakfast for dollar to benefit the Jimmy Fund. 582-9675. annual Charity Golf Classic on Strempek-Shea. The stories and veterans was well attended, and a poems are part of a compilation With each contribution, customers WATER BAN Friday, June 15 at Blissful Meadows special ceremony was held after- will receive a promotion card and Golf Club in Uxbridge. called Writers on the Storm, which ward in the gym, which featured have an opportunity to win prizes Sturbridge residents should be The cost is $130 per person and features pieces written about the stars, banners, and plenty of stu- that include all-inclusive resort advised that, effective May 29, the $520 per foursome. A shotgun start wrath of the June 2011 tornado. dents dressed in red, white, and vacations, airline tickets, theme town has initiated its annual is set for 9 a.m. This free event is sponsored by the blue. Members of the band and cho- park admissions, and Burger King mandatory water ban during sum- To register for the event, or to Community Foundation of Western rus performed, and students also food. mer months. This restriction is due learn about how you can become a Massachusetts and Hanover read poems they composed for veter- More than 600 franchise and com- to Massachusetts Department of sponsor, visit www.rehabre- Insurance Company. This is a great ans and displayed patriotic artwork pany-owned Burger King restau- Environmental Protection limita- sourcesinc.org. Sponsors for this chance for you to meet the authors, that took a great deal of time and rants set a goal to raise $1.2 million tions on the town’s water permit year’s event include TD Bank, listen to some readings, and enjoy effort to create. for pediatric cancer research and when the flow in the Quinebaug Philadelphia Insurance Companies, light refreshments. For more infor- “We had 40 local veterans attend care at the Dana-Farber Cancer River Basin falls below certain lev- and MDG Associates of mation, call 413-245-9977 or visit the breakfast, and it was great to see Institute. els. Connecticut. www.hitchcockacademy.org. how much pride the students take in “The Burger King family around Under the ban, no non-essential this event,” said TRJHS Principal the world is dedicated to making a outdoor water use will be allowed. WRITERS ON THE STORM Kevin Flanders can be reached at Chris Starczewski. “The teachers 508-909-4136, or by email at kflan- difference in the communities in Lawn sprinklers may only be used Sometimes the best way to deal here have done an amazing job of [email protected]. which we work and live,” said Jim one day per week outside of the with traumatic events is to write organizing the breakfast over the MENUS TANTASQUA REGIONAL JR./SR. salad, chilled applesauce, choco- Wednesday, June 13: Beef nachos Thursday, June 14: Chicken patty, TRI-VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL late/white milk. with salsa, lettuce, tomato, cheese mashed potato. Tuesday, June 12: Chicken chow cup, Spanish rice, Mexican corn, Friday, June 15: Pizza. Monday, June 11: Potato crunch mein, fried rice, mandarin orange fresh fruit, chocolate/white milk. fish, tartar sauce, O’Brien potatoes, Monday, June 11: Cheese lasagna, salad, chilled pineapple, choco- Thursday, June 14: Step Up Day – BRIMFIELD ELEMENTARY honey glazed carrots, mandarin garlic bread, green beans, Caesar late/white milk. Senior High, Chef ’s choice – Junior oranges. Monday, June 11: Chicken in Tuesday,June 12: Turkey ala king, High, Pizza. gravy, noodles, vegetables, fruit and Friday, June 15: Toasted cheese wild rice, Roman blend vegetables, LLC milk. sandwich, pasta salad, humus with fresh fruit. DUMPSTER SERVICES Tuesday, June 12: Bag Lunch – Wednesday,June 13: Veal marsala, vegetables, baker’s choice, choco- (PB) sandwich, juice, popcorn, 508-885-2428 late/white milk. mashed potatoes, garden peas, apple, milk brownie, plain chocolate cake. Trash, Demolition Debris, • Etc. Wednesday, June 13: Pasta with Thursday,June 14: Shepherd’s pie, WALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL meatballs, garlic bread, cheese sick, green beans, warm cinnamon pears.