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Neighbors in the News
Congratulations to Gianna Balasco from Hopedale, Recipient of Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship.
Congratulations to Hopedale High School Senior Gianna Balasco who received a Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship and also a Senate Citation for her achievements. The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship recognizes students who achieve their potential, are involved in their schools, are catalysts for positive change in their communities and serve as role models for fellow students. Gianna and other recipients were honored in a ceremony at the State House attended by Senator Richard Moore, Senate President Therese Murray and Governor Deval Patrick. In addition to the scholarship Gianna was recognized by Sen. Moore with a Senate Citation.
Congratulation to the Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School Baseball, Softball and Tennis Teams.
Congratulations to the Blue Raider student athletes for their great spring sports season. Not only did they excel in the classroom but also on the playing field.
The Boy’s Baseball team made it all the way to the Division 3 State Semi-Finals. Their great season was capped off with them taking the Central Division 3 Championship which earned them a spot to play for the state title.
The Girls Softball team finished up their regular season play with an excellent record of 15-5 and earned a spot in the post season tournament. They advanced through the Central Division 3 Tournament before existing in the semi-finals.
The Girls Tennis team also earned a spot in the post season tournament, finishing the regular season with a record of 10-6. They advanced through to the quarter finals before their season ended.
Excellent job by all!
Congratulations to Blue Raiders Girls Basketball for their Excellent Season
Congratulations to the Blue Raider's Girls Basketball team for their excellent season. The team finished up the regular season with an excellent record and progressed far into the state tournament before finally being eliminated in a hard fought game.
Paul Surapine Honored with Award
Paul Surapine of the Clafflin Hill Symphony Orchestra was awarded the Butch Moore "You Touched Upon My Life Award" for his efforts to touch the lives of the community around him through the Clafflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. Congratulation to Paul.
Hopedale Country Club Clubhouse Re-Opens After Devastating Fire
Construction is nearly complete on the Hopedale Country Club Clubhouse. As you may recall fire destroyed the building in April. Damage was so extensive the building was torn down and rebuilt. The pro shop and the bar are now open for business and the kitchen is just undergoing a few finishing touches with an anticipated opening at the end of the week. Until the kitchen is open Oliva’s Market and Oregano’s Pizzeria are supplying sandwiches, chips and pizza for golfers and guests to enjoy.
The staff is eager to serve customers once again from the clubhouse and invite folks to stop on by and see their new building.
The Children of the Bright Beginnings Learning Center – Making a Difference in the Life of their “Honored Hero”
The Bright Beginnings Learning Center has made a donation of $1,143.24 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of their “Honored Hero” Scottie a 5yr old boy who is battling Leukemia. The children and their parents with the assistance of school nurse Marie Atkinson raised the funds for the donation. In addition to the donation the children made gifts for Scottie.
This is the 5th year that the center has adopted a local patient as their “Honored Hero” and made a donation in their honor. The whole process teaches the children about getting involved in the community and giving to others.
 Fire Strikes Hopedale Country Club
Sunday April 18th, Hopedale Country Club experienced a tragedy. The golf clubhouse became engulfed in flames between 10 and 10:30pm. No other buildings were affected, but the clubhouse is a complete loss. Firefighters continued to put out hot spots this morning and an investigation is still on going. So far there seems to be no suspicious activity related to this, just an unfortunate tragedy. Surrounding towns would like to offer their sympathy and support to Hopedale Country Club and anyone affected by the fire.
 Congratulations Tom McGovern For Being The 2010 Recipient Of The “Butch Moore You Touched Upon My Life Award”
Tom McGovern, Chairman of The Little Red Shop Museum Committee was awarded the Butch Moore You Touched Upon My Life Award. The award ceremony was held during the 2010 St. Patrick’s Business After Hours event hosted by WMRC and MACC on Wednesday nights. The award was named after a good friend of WMRC, Earl “Butch” Moore, who performed at a number of events along with the Business After Hours events. Passing in 2001, WMRC created this award on behalf of Butch and presents it to people of the community that touch other’s lives around them. Tom was presented with this award for his work on the Little Red Shop Museum. Tom is also one of few that have received this award for Not-For-Profit/volunteer activities. Along with the award, Tom received signed accolades from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the Massachusetts Senate, and the US Senate, which was presented to him by State Representative John Fernandes. Congratulations Tom!
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