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‘Passionate’ Hopedale Teacher Hopedale Softball Wins First Sectional Passes Surrounded by Championship Since 1995 Loving Friends and Family

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By Timothy Davis

The Hopedale community is in deep mourning over the loss of both Superintendent Dennis Breen, and long-tenured elementary school teacher Janet Deluca.

Deluca passed away surrounded by friends and family at her home on June 3, after a bout with cancer.

Janet E. (Boyd) Deluca was 61, and was born in Milford on May 17, 1954. She had graduated from Hopedale High school in 1972, before going on to receive her Bachelor’s degree Recent photo of Janet Deluca (left) and Marian Candini. at Fitchburg State and a Master’s at Lesley College, accord- a multi-age classrooms at both Candini said, as she would ing to a report in the Milford the Hartford Ave. School and teach English and Language Daily News.

Memorial Elementary School Arts. “She never just corrected Her closest friend and col- in Hopedale. the math journal pages and league of 27 years, Marian “(Deluca) loved math and DELUCA Candini, team-taught innova- was an amazing math teacher,” continued on page 3 tive teaching strategies within

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“I just said (after being down 2-0) you’ve seen this (Aztec) pitcher before — you know you can hit her — let her supply the power and let’s just put the bat on the ball,” said Blue Raider coach Shanna Lathrop.

Assabet’s pitcher Madison Parmeter is known through Central Mass. for her fastball and leading the Aztecs to an impressive (15-5) record as a senior.

Yet Hopedale was able to get to her early to take the lead, while relying on their defense to keep the Aztecs off the board for the rest of the way.

Assabet’s best chance to get back on the board came in the fourth inning, when the Aztecs opened the inning with consecutive singles, however, Hyland made a great stab of a line drive, before throwing to Tomaso at second— just in time to turn a double play. “(Hyland and Tomaso)’s range (at their positions) is fantastic and we work on (defense) because they

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SHREWSBURY — For the firs time in 20 years, the Hopedale Blue Raiders brought home a Division 3 Central Mass. softball championship, with a 7-3 win over Assabet Valley at Shrewsbury High School on June 13.

The Blue Raiders trailed 2-0 in the first inning, when the Aztecs were able to hit a pair of two-out singles for the early lead.

However, Hopedale responded by erupting for four of their seven runs in the bottom half of the first inning. Nicole Apicella had the big hit when she scorched a shot off the left-field wall that missed by less than a foot from being a home run.

Apicella’s double brought home Samantha Kelley, who had reached on a single. Lea Hyland then roped a double to the wall, which scored Jessica Tomaso (single to center) to tie the game at 2-2.

Hopedale would go-ahead for good, when Jordan Wilson laced a single to center that the Aztec centerfielder couldn’t catch despite the dive.

Wilson’s single would score both Apicella and Hyland to give

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passed them back, but rather she would review the lesson (with the students) until they got it right.”

Some of Deluca’s innovative teaching strategies included the implementation of the Boston Globe’s Stock Market game, which allows student groups to learn how to invest in the market while developing skills using fractions, decimals, and other important math disciplines.

According to Candini, Deluca’s class won first place in the Stock Market Game, as they were invited to the Boston Globe for a class dinner and award banquet with mainly other high school classes that had participated.

Candini and Deluca had first met as teenagers working behind the counter at the Milford Cinema. Years had passed, when Candini ran into Deluca at a

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“It was the start of a wonderful friendship,” Candini said.

The pair had shared teaching duties while each raised small children, yet in 1990 they began team-teaching and in 1992 with the help of Principal Andrea Hallion, the two teachers helped pioneer the educational strategy of multi-age classroom teaching in Hopedale.

Hallion would soon publish a paper on the Strategies for Developing Multi-Age Classrooms in 1994, and serve as Hopedale’s superintendent from 1998-2004.

However, with the help of Donna McGrath and Lynda Phillips in the primary grades, Candini/Deluca were willing to teach combined grades 3-5 with as many as 50 students in a large room, allowing Hallion to implement a successful multi-age classroom curriculum.

“They were passionate teachers,” Hallion said. “Studies had shown the improvement of student’s (achievement) through having the same teacher from year-to-year with peer learning and open classrooms.”

Deluca also implemented the use of math manipulatives that help students learn outside of the textbook. While setting up inspiring field trips such as one to historic Fenway Park. “(Deluca) was a phenomenal math teacher,” Hallion said.

“Often using thematic themes to help develop curriculum.”

Yet Deluca would often go ‘above and beyond’ the duties of the everyday teacher, as she invited one student whose brother was battling cancer to have lunch with her friends and Candini once a week. At the end of the year, the teachers helped organize a pool party at the student’s house. “(Deluca) was an excellent educator and gave her time tirelessly for the students,” said former Hopedale Dean of Students Lori Pacheco. “She was not a bell-to-bell teacher, she worked above and beyond. Just as she was passionate about education, she was passionate about the people she loved.”

Candini shared a story how a student who Deluca presented an award to in grade school— to cheer her up due to tough times,

came back to her years later.

The student arrived on Deluca’s front door with only a garbage bag in hand, as Deluca invited the former student to stay with her for a while. Yet even after all those years had passed, at the bottom of the garbage bag of belongings was Deluca’s award that was presented to the former student.

“Mrs. Deluca impacted generations of students and families throughout her 37 years as a teacher at the Hopedale Public Schools. We at Memorial Elementary School are deeply saddened by the news of her passing, as few have had a career such as hers, in dedication to a single school district and community. Mrs. Deluca’s legacy as a teacher, friend, and colleague will remain in the Memorial School for many years to come,” wrote Memorial Elementary School Principal Brian Miller, in a statement to Local Town Pages.

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Deluca leaves behind her husband Patrick of 39 years, and is survived by her son Peter, her daughter, Kaitlyn, and a granddaughter.

“No matter what the day brought there was never a day I didn’t love working with her,” Candini said.

A funeral was held at Union Evangelical Church in Hopedale, and the family is asking for, in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 383 Main Ave. 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851.

“It was the start of a wonderful friendship,” Candini said.

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Local Hopedale Girl Scout Troop Earns Bronze Award

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The Girl Scouts of historic Hopedale Troop #71010 hoped to help beautify the town while in the process earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award — the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve.

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The Bronze Award stems from a community service project whose intent is to help others improve the community. The local scouts worked for over two years and completed a minimum of 20 community hours.

The girls helped beautify the park by re-painting the old rusted trash bins with colorful artwork.

They also cleaned, replanted, and maintained the small garden at the entrance of the parkland —near the boathouse, which was overgrown after being neglected for many years.

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Local Girl Scouts honor volunteer Sue Ciaramicoli

By M.S. Phillips At the Girl Scout’s ‘End of Year Bridging Event’, held on May 8 at the Jr./Sr. High School, the Girl Scouts of Historic Hopedale honored Sue Ciaramicoli for her 36 years of dedication and service as a volunteer in scouting.

Several girl scouts called her up from the audience and draped her in a sash labeled, ‘the greatest volunteer’ while presenting her with flowers along with a pin from the Girl Scout council.

Ciaramicoli is currently Hopedale Girl Scouts’ Town Treasurer and has been actively involved in

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know they have to cover a lot of ground for (Kelley),” Lathrop said.

Kelley is not a power pitcher like Parmeter, however, her poise and ability to throw strikes coupled with faith in her defense has made her invaluable to Hopedale’s success this year.

“I owe these girls everything,” Kelley said afterwards.

“For me pitching is not about striking everybody out, but rather allowing the defense to back me up — I have faith in these girls all the way.”

In the fifth inning, the Hopedale proved their faith again as Hyland made a great play, charging the ball, to get an Aztec at first, while Apicella turned a double play by snaring a rocket and doubling off the runner with her throw to first.

Apicella would make two more defensive gems in the sixth inning, despite the Aztecs cutting the lead to 4-3 with a one-out double to the left-field corner by Morgan Foster.

The Blue Raiders would put the game out of reach in the sixth inning, as Tomaso and Hyland would register RBIs on singles.

Sarah Clement and K-Yana Farhat scored to make it 6-3, while Tomaso scored on Hyland’s single for the 7-3 final.

“It has been a tough week for everybody (loss of school teacher, superintendent, and a parent),” added Lathrop afterwards. “Our mentality was (Superintendent Dennis Breen) would want us to be here, and we are playing for him, and if we win, he is right there with us.”

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Beloved Librarian Laurie Wodin retires from Hopedale Memorial

By M.S. Phillips Hopedale Memorial School’s library media teacher, Laurie Wodin, retired in June after 34 years of service. Ms. Wodin had a lasting impact on the school, as well as with the students, and will be greatly missed.

Ms. Wodin approached each day with a challenge to herself— to help each child discover how exciting learning can be. Along the way she instilled in her students; a sense of compassion, and curiosity, that they will carry with them.

Ms. Wodin first taught English, yet she said it was her mother who suggested she take a library science course. It turned out to be one of the best decisions of her life.

She began her career at Hopedale Jr./ Sr. High School in the fall of 1980, at a time when there were no computers in the entire school system. She got the school’s very first computer in

1987. Among other noteworthy points in her career, she enjoyed being responsible for designing the new Memorial School Library with Mrs. Janet Jacaruso— longtime Library Assistant, who recently passed away.

Ms. Wodin, who was recently interviewed by two graduating sixth graders; Edda Phillips and Madeleine Poitras, for a display board honoring retiring teachers at the school. The students asked about her favorite books, her favorite memory teaching, and her retirement plans.

She said, she had many favorites; among the kids’ books are “Gossamer” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

Her favorite read-aloud book is, “Golly Gump Swallowed a Fly,” and her favorite adult books are, “The Odyssey” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”

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Ms. Wodin’s plans for retirement include; travel and possible part-time work, and she promises to substitute teach at the Hopedale Jr./ Sr. High School. She goes on to say that she will miss all her students and colleagues and the wonderful parents, and it is her hope that the MCBA and Heifer Farm field day programs stay strong in existence long after she retires.

While parent volunteers and students are honoring her retirement in different ways, one gift included over 500 written messages on index cards. Children wrote about the card catalog, the Powerpoint presentations, how to code, and attending the MCBA event.

They presented all the notes in a “memory jar” at Barnes & Noble in Bellingham on June 9th, at the annual “Summer Reading Kick Off” event, to raise funds to purchase books on the school’s wish list.

Many teachers, such as Bancroft’s Children librarian Mrs. Kraimer and student council members, were guest readers for the event.

Another gift included a journal filled with personal messages and well wishes. Ms. Wodin said she will look forward to reading the messages, recounting memories and wishes in her retirement.

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Exposure to UV light raises the risks of eye diseases.

When we’re out in the sun without protection, we increase our risks for cataracts, growths on the eye, and cancer. Growths on the eye, such as pterygium, can show up in our teens or twenties, especially in surfers, skiers, fishermen, farmers, or anyone who spends long hours under the midday sun or in the UV-intense conditions found near rivers, oceans, and mountains. Diseases like cataract and eye cancers can take many years to develop, but each time we’re out in the sun without protection we could be adding damage that adds to our risks for these serious disorders. Babies and kids need to wear hats and sunglasses for this very reason. People of all ages should take precautions whenever they are outdoors. Use only glasses that block both UV-A and UV-B rays and that are labeled either UV400 or 100% UV protection. Choose wraparound styles, so that the sun’s rays can’t enter from the side. If you wear UV-blocking contact lenses, you’ll still need sunglasses. Don’t be

fooled by clouds: the sun’s rays can pass through haze and thin clouds. Never look directly at the sun. Don’t forget the kids and older family members: everyone is at risk.

UV Light: Good in moderation for a good night’s sleep.

Some research suggests that light-sensitive cells in the eye are important to our ability to regulate wake-sleep cycles. This may be more critical as we age, when more people have problems with insomnia. While it’s important that we protect our eyes from overexposure to UV light, our eyes also need minimal exposure to natural light every day to help maintain normal sleep-wake cycles.

Time outdoors may prevent nearsightedness in kids Research shows that children who spend more time outside exposed to daylight may reduce their risk of developing nearsightedness. So not only is exercise great for eye health, but now it seem that getting that exercise while outside may be additionally beneficial.

Indoor tanning can damage your eyes just like the sun Eleven different U.S. medical organizations have joined together to raise awareness of the dangers of indoor tanning, citing rising skin cancer rates, particularly among young women who are more likely to use indoor tanning beds. In addition to causing skin cancer, tanning beds — like prolonged sun exposure — can lead to serious eye damage.

Looking at a solar eclipse is a threat to your eyes.

Looking directly at a solar eclipse is as dangerous as staring at the unblocked sun and can cause damage to the retina, the lightsensitive nerve layer at the back of the eye. Everyone of any age and any degree of skin pigmentation is susceptible to UV damage. Children are particularly susceptible to UV damage.

People with light colored eyes may have an increased risk of certain eye diseases.

Skin cancer, rare eye cancers, such as melanoma of the iris and macular degeneration are more prevalent if you have light colored eyes. UV protection becomes even more important.

People who take photosensitizing drugs can make your eyes more sensitive to light.

You should discuss precautions with your ophthalmologist if you are taking photosensitizing drugs.

Wear UV-absorbent sunglasses and a hat whenever you go outside for as long as you take them. Some of those drugs include: Antibiotics containing fluoroquinolones and tetracycline (including doxycycline and Cipro), certain birth control and estrogen pills and some antiinflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen (though the reaction is rare).

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for 8 years. During the 80’s, she became involved in Girl Scouts as an adult, when her step-daughter joined Girl Scouts as a 5th grader.

In the early 90’s, now with two sons, Ciaramicoli became a Cub Scout Den Leader, serving for 7 years in that role.

She served concurrently as Tiger Cub Coach, Assistant Cub Master, Trainer, and Religious Awards Facilitator.

When Ciaramicoli youngest son crossed over to Boy Scouts, she served with Hopedale Boy Scout Troop One; first as Advancement Chair, before becoming a Troop Committee Chair, and Eagle Scout Mentor.

Ciaramicoli served in several volunteer positions in the former Massachusetts Girl Scout Council, the Central and Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council, the former Algonquin Boy Scout Council, and the Knox Trail Boy Scout Council.

In 2002, with both of her sons in high school, she had an opportunity to become a leader once again.

When a close friend’s daughter’s troop was about to disband because there wasn’t a volunteer available to lead the troop to the next level of Girl Scouts, Ciaramicoli gladly stepped in.

She has always loved working

with the girls, helping them to learn new life skills, while encouraging them to become good citizens by bringing experiences and opportunities to the girls that they might not have available to them.

Sharing her passion for Scouting through the guiding principles in the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law— has been an important part in the life of this writer and longtime scout.

Ciaramicoli has seen some of that passion return to today’s girls with one of her first troop’s girls now serving as a Girl Scout leader for the last several years in Hopedale.

Recently a few Hopedale Girl Scouts had the pleasure of attending one of her “Historically Speaking Juliette Gordon Low Patch Programs” at the Little Red Shop Museum— learning more about the life of Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low. When Juliette was affectionately known as Daisy, she started the first Girl Scout troop in 1912.

Gordon Low sold almost everything she had to pay for the program and other troops.

Her vision and passion for helping girls to become self-sufficient and strong leaders was the moving force in her life, as no sacrifice was too great for “Her” girls.

Upon completing the patch program, Ciaramicoli presented each girl with a strand of “pearls” as a symbol of the sacrifice Gor-

don-Low made; as she sold her rare pearls to help build the Girl Scout organizations.

Girl Scouts around the nation have been asked to wear “pearls” on special ‘Girl Scout Days’ to honor Gordon-Low. Notable ‘Girl Scout Days’ include; Gordon-Low’s birthday on October 31, ‘World Thinking Day’ on February 22, ‘Girl Scout Birthday’ on March 12, while ‘Girl Scout Week’ begins with Girl Scout Sunday and includes the Girl Scout Birthday, and Girl Scout Leader’s Day on April 22, as well as special Girl Scout Celebrations like Bridging and Endof-Year Celebrations.

With the hope to help keep the spirit of Girl Scouting and its history alive in Hopedale, Ciaramicoli held two exhibits showcasing Girl Scout memorabilia.

Her first was shortly after the Little Red Shop Museum reopened in 2010, while the second exhibit celebrated the 100-yearbirthday of Girl Scouts.

Her first exhibit drew 100 visitors to the museum including several employees from the Girl Scout Council in Worcester.

The collections of Ciaramicoli, Pat Mitchell, and Pat Colcord (with nearly 90-years of Girl Scouting between them) amounted an impressive array of artifacts including; uniforms, books, mementos, and patches.

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Besides being a Volunteer Curator for the Little Red Shop Museum, she is a member of the Hopedale Historical Commission, and has served as president of the Friends of Music for seven years, and has twice chaired Hopedale’s PTO After-Prom Party.

In 2010, Ciaramicoli was selected by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, as one of the Commonwealth’s 100 Unsung Heroines of 2010.

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go to women who are nominated by individuals from their community while being selected from the hundreds of nominations that are submitted from across the state.

Ciaramicoli was selected as the MCSW recognized her as ‘a woman in her community’ who without fanfare or recognition uses her time, talent, spirit, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others.”

The Girl Scout community in Hopedale is very grateful for her dedication and passion in Girl Scouting and within our town.

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‘Beloved’ Hopedale Superintendent Dennis Breen Passes Away in Milford Following Illness

By Timothy Davis Hopedale Superintendent Dennis J. Breen passed away on June 8, 2015 at the age of 64.

Breen was superintendent of Hopedale Schools for the last four years, prior to serving as principal at Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School for nearly 10 years.

Breen was hired by former Hopedale superintendent Andrea Hallion, who conducted a nationwide search before bringing on “the man on the hill.”

“Breen was a phenomenal guy and beloved (by the community),” said Hallion, who served as superintendent in the Hopedale Public School System from 1998 -2004.

“He was tremendous and worked very hard to get up to speed (to become superintendent).”

Breen was born in Norwood, attended Millis High School, and moved to Milford in 1974, according to a report in the Milford Daily News.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree at the University of Rhode Island, Breen became a physical education teacher at Milford High School, serving as the school’s football coach between 1979-1998.

During his tenure as football coach, he led Milford to Super Bowl championships in: 1983 (2113 win over Leominster), 1986 (38-6 win over Maynard), and 1987 (35-0 win over Algonquin).

Breen would go on to be inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2003, as he made

his mark both on and off the field as a teacher, coach and mentor.

Current Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School Principal Derek Atherton is one of Breen’s former pupils, who has benefited from the fruits of Breen’s labor, and has carried on his dedication to students and education.

Atherton was a member of the 86’ Milford High Super Bowl Championship squad, and was hired by Breen as a freshman football coach after graduating from Worcester State. “(I was) fortunate to work as a principal under his leadership,” Atherton said. “(Whether) he was in the community, or with athletics, or within school, (Breen) made time for kids and teachers.”

Atherton’s personal relationship with his high school mentor, carried into their everyday lives, as both Breen and Atherton traveled to athletic events together and shared daily phone calls to find a way to improve kids’ lives in Hopedale.

“I thought about (Breen) last Saturday and how much he would have enjoyed this day,” Atherton said after watching the Hopedale baseball and softball teams win sectional championships on June 13.

Principal Atherton and Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School, took a moment of silence last month, as Atherton shared some of the attributes and qualities that Superintendent Breen brought to Hopedale each day.

‘For over 30 years, Dennis served as an educator in both Mil-

ford and Hopedale. As a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent; Dennis had an enormous impact on the lives of many people,’ Atherton wrote.

‘As our principal, and superintendent, Dennis lived by one simple philosophy— when it came to making decisions and leading Hopedale Public Schools. Every decision (he) made was in the best interest of the students’ mind and heart. Everything he did was for the students. He cared deeply for all his students, and wanted to do the best he could to give the students the best opportunities to succeed.’

‘His leadership, support, compassion, and wonderful sense of humor will be sorely missed.

We all appreciate and applaud (Breen’s) tireless work ethic and commitment to our schools,’ Atherton added.

Breen went on to earn both Master’s degrees in Education and Leadership from Cambridge College and Framingham State.

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“It’s a terrible loss, (Breen) was very beloved,” Hallion said afterwards.

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23 years, Kelly Mohan, and is survived by his three daughters: Samantha, Shannon, and Carolyn.

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Sports Hopedale baseball raises spirits with a Sectional Championship

By Timothy Davis

up,” Crescenzi said. “But he can get outs with his fastball.”

Hopedale was able to get on the board in the fifth inning, when Stephen Foley led off with a liner to center and Patrick Finnegan laid down a beautiful bunt to advance Foley to second.

Rice followed, helping his own cause with a single to left, to put runners on first and third with one out.

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man Jonathan Rice, as Rice pitched WORCESTER— The town of a complete game, scattering four Hopedale was struck with tragedy hits while striking out seven Pirates. over the past month, with the loss “All year people have been askof several impacting members of ing me is (Rice) the real deal,” Cresthe community. cenzi said. “And I say he is already However, with the help of the the real deal— all season long he student-athletes of Hopedale High has been pitching for us and he School, the Blue Raiders’ baseball doesn’t get flustered.” and softball teams brought home With Hopedale holding onto a sectional championships just hours 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sevapart from one another on June 13. enth, Rice allowed a leadoff single The Blue Raider baseball team to Oxford’s Dan Scola. had the tournament After a sacrifice moved 36 missed Rakeville Circlefor•theBellingham, MAbunt 02019 first time in 20 years in 2014, ac- Scola to second with one out. Rice 508-883-3252 (Telout&theFax) cording to head coach Josh Cres- struck next Pirate, but alcenzi, yet came away as Division 4 lowed a walkemail@bellinghambulletin.com and an infield single to ww.bellinghambulletin.com • E-mail: CMass Champions with an impres- load the bases with two outs and the Hopedale’s Jonathan Rice sive 2-1 over Oxford at Fitton Field. season on the line.

“It feels unbelievable,” Crescenzi “We have confidence in (Rice) Oxford struck first scoring on a Fax/Email: said after the game. “These guys no matter what the situation is,” pair of walks to open the second inhave worked so hard all year, so to Crescenzi said. “Can’t say enough ning, before loading the bases with come from not making the tourna- about him.” no outswith and any scoring on a sacrifice fly pt of thisment proof. review the below and respond ASAP changes/corrections, such last Carefully year to district champs is ad shown Rice would getad, the final Pirate tothe to right-field fornot an be early 1-0 lead. tc. We make every effort to insure the accuracy of your however, Bulletin will held responsible for Hopedale tennis wrapped up a awesome — I couldn’t be prouder pop up to right-fielder Steven StupYet with two Pirates on second charges. viewed byofthe customer.

Changes in ad concept (not corrections) after proof will be subject to additional great season in Division 3, as the them.” piello, who was the last one to fly on and third base with just one out, The Blue Raiders relied on their top of the celebration pile on the Rice worked out of the jam with boys’ varsity team reached the defense and the left arm of fresh- mound. a curveball that induced a ground sectionals semi-finals and the girls’ ball back to him for an imperative team went all the way to the state final before gracefully bowing out second out.

“I was feeling the (curveball) in to Martha’s Vineyard.

The Blue Raiders boys’ squad warm-ups and was able to trust it at there,” Rice said afterwards. finished the season 16-3 overall, Rice was able to get the final out and entered the Central Mass. of the inning by running a fastball tournament as the number 2 up high on a 3-2 pitch to end the seed after winning the Dual ValPirate threat. ley Conference with a 15-2 record HALF-DAY THEME WEEKS “When his curveball is on — it during the year. makes him a lot more dangerous Gym Weeks The Lady Blue Raiders also (because) he can mix his pitches finished first in the Dual Valley Jul. 6–10: Beach Blast & Luau Jul. 13–17: Princess & Super Heroes Jul. 20–24: American Girl Doll Aug. 3–7: Disney’s Frozen Aug. 10–14: Diva Party Aug. 17–21: Circus Week featuring “Ariel Silks”

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“(With our lineup hitters) 1-9, anyone can get the job done,” Crescenzi said after the bottom lineup hitters put two runs on the board.

“As long as we can put the ball in play and make them (field the ball), we are able to come out on top.”

With the passing of superintendent Dennis Breen and Hopedale Memorial School teacher Janet Deluca over the past month, as well as a Hopedale parent, the community was mourning their loss.

“It’s been a tough week for Hopedale,” Crescenzi said. “It’s been a tough week on these kids, parents, and community, so we are happy to be bringing them this (championship) for hope.”

Conference with a 15-3 overall regular season record, yet the girls went on to capture a third sectional title in Central Mass. for Hopedale in the spring of 2015, with three wins; over Leicester (50), Grafton (3-2), and Notre Dame Academy (3-2).

The Lady Blue Raiders were not done there, as they upset perennial Berkshire County powerhouse Lenox (3-2), to advance to play on June 19 versus an undefeated Martha’s Vineyard team at St. John’s Shrewsbury.

While the Blue Raider’s were overmatched against the 22-0 champion Vineyarders, the girls’ team is still young and is expected to be a tough team to beat in the future.

Against Lenox, Hopedale’s number one singles player Aimee Figgins defeated Liz Jarck 6-1, 6-1, while Hopedale’s number two singles player Megan McLellan defeated Victoria Vittori 6-2, 6-3.

In doubles. Hopedale’s Maddie Sparks and Colleen Kincaid had a great season as they defeated Lenox’s Emily Czelusniak.and Cami Smachetti, 6-2, 6-2.

Rachel Szmethy was strong at third singles this year for Hopedale, while second doubles partners; Abai O’Neil and Jennie Holland, earned the only win for the Blue Raiders in the state final versus the Vineyarders, with a 6-4, 2-6, (10-8) tiebreaker.

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Rizzo Left Her Mark As One Of Hopedale’s Best Athletes

By KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer

Katie Rizzo was a phenomenal three-sport athlete at Hopedale High.

She earned 11 letters playing three sports. She was a captain in all three, a four-time Dual Valley Conference all-star and she played on 7 DVC championship teams.

As a junior last year, she was voted the DVC Player of the Year in field hockey.

She scored 110 goals and had 60 assists during a six-year career in field hockey, averaged 12 points per game in basketball and scored 28 goals as a senior in lacrosse.

When the fall rolls around, the 5-foot-6 Rizzo unfortunately won’t be competing in a varsity sport in college. Rizzo will be attending San Diego State University, a high-powered Division 1 school with a huge enrollment.

“I’ll play a club sport in college but I’m not sure which one,’’ Rizzo said. “After a year, I might consider trying out for field hockey. There’s no doubt I’m going to have to adjust to not playing a varsity sport.

I’m looking forward to going to a college that I fell in love with when I visited. But, it’s a bittersweet feeling leaving Hopedale and all the great teammates and coaches I was associated with.’’

A look back at the Hopedale native’s career reveals some memorable highlights.

Playing center forward against Northbridge in a field hockey game at Hopedale last fall, Rizzo scored three goals, one of which was her 100th. “We won, 6-1, and when I scored my 100th, the game was stopped and I was given the ball and some flowers. When the game ended and after a lot of jubilation, all my teammates signed another ball and gave it to me.’’

Rizzo’s final game in basketball was a career-high of 24 points versus Grafton in what was considered a mild upset. The guardforward couldn’t have written a better script.

“It was great to have that kind of game against a team that might have underestimated us,’’ Rizzo noted. “It was a nice way to end my basketball career. Lots of celebrating occurred and it sure was a positive atmosphere.’’

Playing center-attack in lacrosse, a sport that’s been a varsity

sport for only two years, Rizzo enjoyed her best offensive day against Sizer of Fitchburg (charter school), scoring seven goals. “Hopedale is still very new in lacrosse but I enjoyed being involved with it and getting it started,’’ she said.

Rizzo has heard praise come her way but she is quick to laud her coaches and the captains she worked with in all three sports.

“Maddie Sparks (field hockey), Nicole Apicella (basketball) and Maureen Hodgens (lacrosse) were superb captains and great competitors,’’ Rizzo emphasized. “Maddie was a solid defender, Nicole was hurt as a senior but inspired us from the bench and Maureen is excellent at attack. I can’t say enough about my coaches. Coach (Rob) Evans in basketball developed good spirit among the players and was very humorous. He made practice fun. Coach (Caitlin) McInnis knows both field hockey and lacrosse. She’s a good role model and an excellent motivator.’’

As far as top thrills go, Rizzo points to being named DVC Player of the Year in field hockey after scoring 25 goals. “I led the league in scoring and that award emphasized that I was the best offensive player in the league,’’ Rizzo said. “It was unexpected and came as a surprise. What’s most important, however, is that

it also reflects on my teammates; without them, I wouldn’t have scored as many goals.’’

Rizzo, who was an honor student at Hopedale, plans on majoring in hotel management and tourism at San Diego State. Blue Raider fans no doubt would have liked to see her pursue a varsity sport in college, but that may occur later.

“I like warm weather and I’ll get that in San Diego,’’ she said.

“I love the campus and the atmosphere there. I came away from my visit thinking ‘this is different so why not try it.’ I’ll play a club sport, then see where that takes me,’’ Rizzo added.

And when she competes again, her athletic philosophy won’t

change, no matter what the level is. Rizzo will play to win, aim to improve and have fun in the process.

Here’s what her senior-year coaches had to say about their star player.

“Katie was an integral part of the field hockey team since seventh grade. I coached her in field hockey for two years and she was always an offensive threat. Her speed was unmatched and her ability to score goals was so important for us last fall. Her leadership also was a vital part of our success.

During her sophomore year, Katie picked up a lacrosse stick for the first time and she was a natural. By her senior year, she became one of our highest-scoring players. Her athleticism is evident in every sport she plays. The Hopedale community wishes her well next year at San Diego State.’’

Evans — “Katie was a solid allaround player who could defend, score and rebound. She’s one of the best female athletes I’ve had the opportunity to coach. She not only is an excellent athlete, but she’s also a good person.’’

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4-6 hours/day. Must be good w/children & have safe driving record. Earn $12.60/hr + bonuses.

Call (508)-530-5000 after 9:30am. Will train. EEO

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2015 Summer Band Concerts Hopedale Town Park Wednesdays 7-9pm Rain dates on Thursdays

July 15 Fantasy Big Band Swing to contemporary

June 17 Family Fun Night 6:30pm ( See reverse side for details)

July 22 Mondo Soul Classic funk & soul

June 24 Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band *MCC Grant Recipient

July 29 Mahrud Contemporary big band jazz

July 8 Infractions Classic horndriven rock

Refreshments available Sponsored by the Hopedale Cultural Council and the cooperation of the Hopedale Parks Department ***Kayak and canoe rentals on the pond from Fin and Feather Outfitters Join us on Facebook: Hopedale Cultural Council – Community Organization

August 5 Fourcast Acoustics from the 70’s to today

Hopedale Bancroft Library News 50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale MA 01747 Contact: Melissa Martin, Library Assistant, W# 508-634-2209

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The library will be closed on Saturdays during July and August as well as Saturday September 5th. Saturday hours will resume on September 12th.

In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.

The Friends of the Hopedale Library The Friends of the Hopedale Library meetings are held on the first Tuesday morning of each month.

Their next meeting will be in the Library reference room on Tues-

day July 7th at 10:00 AM. Anyone interested in helping the Library is welcome and encouraged to join them.

The Friends of the Hopedale Library was founded in 1983. They work with the library staff and trustees to support the library by providing funds for equipment, materials and programs not covered by the regular operating budget. They offer adult events September- June and pay for the children’s summer reading and other programs. New members are always welcome!

More information can be found at http://www.hopedale-ma.gov/ public_documents/hopedalema_library/Friends or on our Facebook page.

Ongoing Monthly Library Events Helen Symonds Book Group The Helen Symonds Book

Psychic & Tarot Card Readings Miss Mello

For the Mind, Body & Spirit Help on all matters of life for a better tomorrow!

Call for an Appointment - Walk-ins Welcome!

$10.00 OFF w/Coupon

508-381-0955

81 East Main Street, Milford OPEN DAILY - AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES

DESOUSA PLASTERING No Job Too Big or Too Small

PLASTER • BLUEBOARD • DRYWALL Rafael DeSousa • 508-939-1664

Group generally meets on the first Wednesday of every month. The book group, however, will not meet in July or August. Our next meeting will be September 2nd at 1:00 PM. During the summer break, the book group will read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Everyone is welcome to join the group. Please call the library at 508-634-2209 to request a copy of the book.

CW/Mars Catalog Summary for The Goldfinch: Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He clings to the one thing that reminds him of his mother: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art.

Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Group Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Have you been knitting for a while but want to spend time with other crafters? Join the Knovel Knitters for a knitting & crocheting round table every Wednesday night from 6:00 until 7:45 PM. Bring knitting, crocheting or other projects to the Library Program Room.

This summer we are going to be Community Heroes and challenge ourselves to knit and/or crochet wheelchair afghans for Veterans.

News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room

2015 Summer Reading Programs Our Summer Reading Programs have begun! If you have not already done so, there is still time to sign up for many of the events.

Parents and children should come to the Children’s Room to register and receive their program materials.

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Calendar of Events July 1 Planning Board Meeting, 7PM at Town Hall in the Draper Room.

Historical Commission Meeting, 7PM at 12 Hopedale Street.

July 6 Board of Selectmen Meeting, 7 PM at Town Hall in the Draper Room.

July 7 Roger Williams Gardens & Red Stripe Bistro trip, 10 AM presented by the Hopedale Senior Center.

July 9 Council on Aging lunch at Sacred Heart Church, 11:30 AM presented by the Hopedale Senior Center. Meal will be Spaghetti and Meat Balls.

Water and Sewer Commission Meeting, 7 PM at Town Hall in the Draper Room.

July 11 Star Wars Event, 11 AM at Bancroft Memorial Library.

A family celebration of all things Star Wars featuring expert Peter Struzziero. Come dressed as a character for a costume contest, join in a trivia contest, bring your own souvenirs for a general show and tell, and enjoy tables of memorabilia, books, and facts about the history of Star Wars. For more information call the library at 508-6342209.

July 13 Housing Authority Meeting, 9:30 AM at 116 Hopedale Street.

July 15 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 7 PM at Town Hall in the Draper Room.

July 16 Park Commission Meeting, 7 PM at Town Hall in the Draper Room.

July 18 Council on Aging Board Meeting, 1 PM, at the Hopedale Senior Center.

July 20 Board of Selectment Meeting, 7 PM at Town Hall in the Draper Room.

July 22 Lunchtime Chat, 12 PM presented by the Hopedale Senior Center. Topic will be Home Equity Conversion Mortgages: the facts about government insured reverse mortgages.

July 23 Free Movie Matinee, 12:30 PM presented by the Hopedale Senior Center. Film will be Wild with Reese Witherspoon.

July 28 Mall trip, 9 AM to Solomon Pond Mall presented by the Hopedale Senior Center.

Griffin-Dennett Housing Residents Lunch, 11:30 AM presented by the Hopedale Senior Center.

July 30 Ice Cream Social, 1 PM presented by the Hopedale Senior Center.

Hopedale Cultural Council Sponsors Trip The Hopedale Cultural Council will be sponsoring a trip to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Wednesday September 17.

The production of ‘Beautiful – The Carol King Musical’ will

start at 7:30 with a cost of $92 which includes bus transportation from Hopedale.

For information and reservations please contact Billi Manning at (508) 478-0929.

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home MARKETPLACE Big Changes Coming to Real Estate Transactions New regulations changing the disclosures and procedures for consumer mortgage loans will take effect on October 1, 2015. The new rules are being called TRID (Truth-In-Lending and RESPA Integrated Disclosure). The TRID rules are designed to simplify the mortgage process and add additional protection to the consumer during the process. The new rules, born in the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, were formed by the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a response to the large number of mortgage defaults and other problems preceding the most recent recession.

The TRID rules combined the current Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and initial Truth-In-Lending (initial TIL) disclosure into one form called the Loan Estimate.

Also, the HUD-1 form and the final Truth-In-Lending form will be combined in the Closing Disclosure form. Both of these forms will look very similar, allowing consumers to compare the numbers on each to verify that they match. Judy Leonelli, Owner/ Broker of Millennium Realty in Mendon felt that the new forms will be less complicated than the current ones. “On a positive note, the new consolidation and simplification of the loan forms will

make it much easier for buyers to understand the terms of the loan they are about to sign up for.”

There was an additional layer of consumer protection incorporated into the timing of the mortgage process. First, consumers must accept the terms of the Loan Estimate before the loan process can go forward with income and bank account verification. Mortgage companies must also supply consumers with the final Closing Disclosure form three days before closing. There are strict rules governing changes to the agreement in that three day period, and many actions by the buyers and sellers

could trigger a new waiting period, delaying the closing.

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dressed as a character for the costume contest, join in a trivia contest and bring your own souvenirs for a general show and tell. For information, please call the Library at 508-634-2209. The Star Wars Symposium is sponsored by the Hopedale Cultural Council. This program is not appropriate for children younger than 5 years.

Nottingham. Following the show, enjoy an ice cream sundae served by the Friends of the Hopedale Library.

Family Picnic and Magic Show Join us on Wednesday July 29th at 5 PM for a family picnic. Bring a salad or a desert to share – the Friends of the Hopedale Library will provide pizza and drinks. Then, at 5:45, enjoy a magic show by Greg McAdams with his talented sidekick (and pet) Axel!

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Children’s Knitting The popular Children’s Knitting club has resumed. This weekly Knitting Club is for children in grade 3 and older. It meets on Mondays from 2 to 3 PM through Monday August 3rd. Please note that there will be no knitting club on Monday July 20th. Be a community hero and join us as we challenge ourselves to knit afghans for Veterans. Children of all knitting skill levels are welcome!

Reading Buddies Reading Buddies is a 6-week program that pairs older students with beginning readers (grades 1-3) to read to each other for an hour a week. Reading Buddies meet Thursdays at 2 PM starting on Thursday July 2nd and meeting through July 30th.

Summer Story Times Summer Story Times for children ages 3-7 will continue through the week of August 4th. Story time is from 11 to noon on Tuesday mornings. Please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508) 634-2209 for further information or to sign up.

Theater Camp The ever popular Theater Camp, for children grades 3 and up, is back! The actors will meet at the Library from 2-4 PM Monday July 20th through Wednesday the 22nd.

On Thursday the 23rd they will meet at the Community House 3-6 PM for the final rehearsal and then the Presentation. This is always a great event.

Hampstead Players Present Robin Hood Save the date of August 6th for our end of summer event. Join us at the Community House at 1:30 PM as the talented performers of the Hampstead Players portray the story of Robin Hood, the legendary hero who led his Merry Men in robbing the rich, giving to the poor, and making mischief for the Sheriff of

Every Hero Has a Story: Programs for children through grades 6 Event calendar: • July 2nd at 11 AM: Runaway Pancake Breakfast. Come decorate your pancakes and enjoy stories of special, very unusual pancakes (ages 3-6 years) • July 7th at 2 PM: Disney Classic family movie “Mary Poppins” (everyone is welcome) • July 8th at 2 PM: Science Experiments with Dan Malloy (grades 4 and up) • July 8th at 6 PM: Hopedale’s Fireman Kelley will bring a fire truck to the Library parking lot for

“Our biggest concern with the new rules is with the timing of the transaction. There are more ways that closings can be delayed,” Leonelli said. “We are taking the upcoming changes very seriously, and are making sure our agents have all the latest information.

Our scheduled training this summer is designed to educate our agents on how they can minimize delays and anticipate problems before they happen. Consumers planning on buying or selling a home, especially in the next six months, should make sure their

• July 9th at 11 AM: Lucy the Reading Dog (grades 1 and up) • July 10th at 2 PM: Percy Jackson (grades 3-5) • July 14th at 2 PM: Topsfield Fair presents the “Year of the Sunflower” (ages 5-8) • July 15th at 6:30 PM: Popular storyteller Diane Edgecomb will delight family audiences with Superheroes Around the World (everyone is welcome) • July 17th at 2 PM: Explore the Heroes of Camelot (grades 3-5) • July 23rd at 11 AM: Music

Jack Broderick Realtor, ABR

Together (age 2 and up) • July 24th at 2 PM: Military Heroes (grades 3-5) • July 28th at 2 PM: Disney classic family movie “101 Dalmations” (everyone is welcome) • July 31st at 2 PM: Animal Heroes (grades 3-5) • August 4th at 2 PM: Disney classic family movie “Sleeping Beauty” (everyone is welcome) • August 5th at 6 PM: Bring a hammer and build a Birdhouse (ages 5 and up)

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Call David Hodgdon today for a free market analysis of your home OR a free home-buying consultation.

David Hodgdon Hopedale Realtor®

Cell: 774-248-4787 Office: 508-478-7286 Fax: 508-478-0664 jbroderickhomes@comcast.net jbroderick@afonsore.com www.afonsorealestate.com

David Hodgdon is a Real Estate agent at Millennium Realty.

He has been a resident of Hopedale since 2002, and is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. He welcomes your questions and comments, and can be reached at davidhodgdon@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/ david.hodgdon.realtor. TRID information is according to the National Association of Realtors website.

Thinking about buying or selling a home?

Special Events Star Wars Family Event Bancroft Memorial Library will host Star Wars expert Peter Struzziero for a special Star Wars family event on Saturday July 11th starting at 11 AM. This will be a celebration of all things Star Wars including tables of Star Wars memorabilia, books and fascinating facts about the history of Star Wars. Come

agent is well-aware of the new TRID rules and knows all of the new issues that they can now encounter in the home-buying process.”

Call/text: 508-246-8311

davidhodgdon@hotmail.com

www.facebook.com/david.hodgdon.realtor

1 Hastings Street, Mendon, MA Judy Leonelli, Owner/Broker www.HousesYouWant.com

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• August 6th at 1:30 PM: Hampstead Players present Robin Hood (everyone is welcome) • August 7th at 2 PM: Child Heroes (grades 3-5) UnMask! Programs for Teens (Grades 7 and up)

Summer Reading Challenge: Where do you read? When do you read? Take our summer reading challenge! See Mrs. Kraimer for details.

Looking for something rewarding and fun to do this summer?

Volunteer at the Library.

• Be a Reading Buddy….read for an hour each week with a beginning reader.

• Interested in science? We need budding scientists to help with an afternoon of science experiments (and our popular water rockets!)

• Help with Theater Camp the week of July 21st

UnMask! Event Calendar: • July 1st at 5 PM: movie favorite “The Fault in Our Stars” (PG13) • July 13th at 6 PM: exercise with professional Marcella Pannenborg as she leads a Booty Barre fitness class - fitness made fun!

• July 15th at 2 PM: Local hero

Officer Gagnon of the Hopedale Police Department will unlock some of the mysteries of police procedures • July 20th at 6:30 PM: Native American Craft Night • July 22nd at 5 PM: movie favorite “Marvel’s Avengers” (PG13) • July 27th at 6:30 PM: Quilt Wall Hanging • August 3rd at 6 PM: Superheroes trivia and craft • August 6th at 1:30 PM: Hampstead Players present Robin Hood For information regarding all children’s programs please call Mrs. Kraimer at 508-634-2209 or e-mail ekraimer@cwmars.org. Patrons are urged to register for programs – snacks and craft materials need to be planned, so we need to know how many children to expect. Program registration may be done by e-mail, but Summer Reading registration must be done in person.

The Bancroft Memorial Library is located at 50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747. Call the Library at 508-634-2209 for program information. For updates throughout the month, Friend us on Facebook or check the library website linked from www.hopedale-ma.gov.

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July 1, 2015

Hopedale Memorial School Loves their Teachers and Veterans During the week of May18 – 22, parent volunteers at Hopedale Memorial School and PACE (Parents Advisory Council on Education) members chose a patriotic theme to honor this year’s Memorial Day to go along with this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week.

One parent at a PACE Meeting suggested that the students should be involved during Teacher Appreciation Week. PACE purchased cardstock in patriotic colors, while Memorial School art teacher Ms. Waters, with the help from students, cut out stars and wrote special notes describing what makes their teachers so special.

With support from Hopedale Memorial School principal Brian Miller, parent volunteers, and students, all 625 stars created were lined along the hallways, teacher’s room, gymnasium, as well as the library and lobby.

The stars gave the opportunity for everyone at the school to see, read and reflect not only with their teachers and their work for the stu-

dents but also veterans and those who have served this country.

Members of 5th and 6th grades were given extra stars to

honor the veterans who were invited to attend the Memorial Day ceremony in the gymnasium while a reception was held in the library.

left to right: 3rd Graders Avery Sanosi & Mikayla Sanosi (age 9) and 6th Grader Edda Phillips (age 12) of Hopedale Memorial School help hang up “Teacher Appreciation Stars” all over the halls to honor teachers and veterans.