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10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, April 4, 2008 SPORTS Uxbridge ousts David Prouty in season opener BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER SPENCER — The Panthers of David Prouty High School and the Spartans of Uxbridge braved a winter-like afternoon to play their season opener on Thursday, March 27. What started out as a beautiful day quickly turned bitterly cold as the first pitch was thrown at Paul R. Archambeault Field, on the grounds of David Prouty High School, even seeing snow flurries on and off through the first few innings. Uxbridge took the first game of the year, with an impressive 16-5 final score. According to David Prouty coach Chuck Fahey, the Panthers’ loss was the product of a combination of small mistakes. “A lot of the little things we’ve got to get done, we didn’t do,” Fahey said following the game. “It’s a quick season, so we can’t throw games away.” Particularly, dropped balls, pick-offs and some base running mishaps all contributed to the less than stellar showing. Prouty’s starting pitcher, John Tretheway, started off the set with a walk, then went on to toss for seven hits, two strikeouts, three more walks and a hit batter over three innings of work, giving up three runs in the first inning. Tretheway managed to get through the second, only allowing two Spartans to cross the plate, as Uxbridge’s Kyle Allaire hit into a six-three-five double play to end the inning. When Mike Letendre took to the mound for the Panthers in the fourth, he gave up two walks, before again ending the inning on a double play. This time, though, the two outs came during a botched steal attempt. Overall, Uxbridge safely landed at least half a dozen stolen bases throughout the game. After a one-two-three fifth inning, Letendre gave up a three-run blast over the leftfield fence to Uxbridge’s Tim Phillips, who was plucked in the shoulder during his first atbat. That particular pitch did not go unanswered either, as Prouty’s Josh Nicol took a pitch to the back in the fourth as well. Nicol was instrumental for the Panthers early on in the game, as he laid down a bunt cover two pitches in a row, allowing two runners to steal home in the first. For Uxbridge, Phillips was first to take to the hill, giving up one hit and one walk in the first. The two Panthers brought in on the bunt play were the only runs Phillips would allow during his five innings, even though some of Prouty’s biggest opportunities came on passed balls. So was their luck in the sixth, when a passed ball started off a threerun rally over the inning. “Our starting pitcher,” Uxbridge coach Bob McLaughlin said, “really got to them by throwing strikes.” In the seventh, Uxbridge’s Jason Silbur followed a double by Ross White with a two-bagger of his own, putting up another couple of runs, and kicking off a seven-run avalanche to finish Uxbridge’s offensive assault on the Panthers. With one more inning to swing, Prouty’s Mike Mattei put forth a valiant effort in trying to outrun a rundown, in which he was nabbed to end the game. Reflecting on the 16-5 season opener, McLaughlin said, “Overall, for the opener, I’m pretty pleased with a lot of things,” adding, “but we have to work on our base running.” Christopher Tanguay may be reached at (508) 909-4144, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stonebridgepress.com. Courtesy photo Members of the Spencer sixth-grade travel basketball team are, back row: head coach Cindy Coughlin, players Steven Beahn, Hunter Deane, Brendan Coughlin, Wyatt Caron, Gabe Kankam, Greg Angelo and Jason Barrett, and assistant coach Frank Fahey; and front row: Zachary Howard, Zachary Fahey, Zackary Huard, Tyler Golden and Alec Petruzzi. ATHLETES of the WEEK David Prouty baseball team, for their valiant effort against Uxbridge in last week’s season opener. Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: Congratulations from 188 Main Street P.O. Box 116 Spencer, MA 01562-0116 508-885-2594 or 885-6545 Here for all your insurance needs. Chipman enters Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race PROMPT Christopher Tanguay photos The Panthers’ John Tretheway throws out the first pitch at Prouty’s season, and home, opener. Justin Kresco scoops up a pick-off attempt, as Alex Bliss heads back to first. – WASTE REMOVAL – TRASH • DEMOLITION DEBRIS • ETC. Garages • Attics • Basements • Construction Sites SPENCER — The Spencer sixthgrade travel basketball team has had a busy season. In the fall, the Division “A” team traveled to the Milford Tournament, where they came home with first place after beating a well-skilled Bellingham team. This was the beginning of an exciting season for the young athletes. Throughout their winter schedule in the South Central Mass Youth Basketball League, they met with opponents from many large towns, such as Southboro and Northboro. Many of the boys have been playing together for three years. They have been in the semifinals of their league each year, but could not get DUMPSTER SERVICES LLC 508-885-2428 Fully Insured, Locally Owned & Operated Please Call For Our Money Saving RATES Sixth-grade team marks successful year Community Sport Briefs WALTHAM — Phil Chipman of North Brookfield is among early entries for the 26th Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race Sunday, April 27 in Boston. The Run of the Charles is held to benefit the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and its efforts to protect the health, beauty and accessibility of the Charles River. Chipman has entered the Corporate category for the 24-Mile Relay Race. The annual Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race showcases the ongoing improvements in the Charles River while drawing approximately 1,500 paddlers and thousands of spectators to enjoy a day on the river. The race features paddling races for all skill levels, from expert to novice. The $5,000 Professional Flatwater Canoe Marathon draws elite paddlers from across the United States and Canada. The 24-Mile Relay Race draws corporate teams, and the 19-Mile, 9-Mile, and 6-Mile races bring out recreational paddlers aged 11 and up. Entries have already come in from paddlers in Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Vermont, New Jersey and Canada. The Finish Line Festival, where some races begin and all races finish, will host daylong activities for the public free of charge at Herter Park on Soldiers’ Field Road in Brighton. The Festival will feature a playground, live music by the Dixieland-style New RELIABLE A Prouty batter jumps out of the way of an inside pitch. past a tall, strong Westboro team. This year, they wanted to have a different outcome. On March 2, the team traveled to Hopedale for the championship game against Westboro. Their passion, heart and skill carried them to a 47-41 victory over the talented Westboro team for the SCMYBL sixth-grade title. On the same weekend, the team began their play in the West Brookfield Tournament. Throughout the week they met, again, with some tough opponents. But on March 6, they earned first place against a strong St. Joe’s team with a fourpoint win. Congratulations on a well deserved season. New Orleans Jazz Band, various food vendors and many exhibits. The Charles River Watershed Association is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting and enhancing the health, beauty and accessibility of the Charles River and its tributaries and watersheds. For more information on volunteering, sponsorship, registration or any other aspect of the race, call (508) 698-6810, e-mail rotc@crwa.org or visit www.charlesriver.org. Bancroft School names sports award winners Christopher Tanguay photos Above: Prouty’s Ben Romano gets thrown out at first base. Below: Justin Hyland makes a diving attempt to tag out Bliss as he steels second. WORCESTER — Bancroft sixth-grade pupil Amanda Scudder, daughter of Douglas Scudder and Felice Kane-Scudder of Spencer, received the Leadership Award for Middle School B Volleyball at the school’s recent winter sports award ceremony. CATHY’S FAMILY SALON 19 Greenville St., Spencer, MA KIDS HAIRCUTS $5.00 Complete (Under 12) PERMS & COLOR $35.00 - HAIRCUTS $10.00 Price includes finest quality haircare products & complete styling 508-885-9852
Friday, April 4, 2008 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Silent Auction This is your LAST chance! The above items are being auctioned off through the generosity of the many businesses and Stonebridge Press, also known as the Southbridge Evening News and Villager Newspapers, through April 2. Bids will be accepted until 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, with the final determination of the highest bidders being announced on April 9, in the Southbridge Evening News. You may place a bid by calling one of the telephone numbers listed below and providing your Name, Telephone Number, the item you are bidding on and the amount of your bid. Results of biddings will be posted in the Stonebridge Press newspapers on Wednesday of each week. Your tax-deductible payment for items may be made with a major credit card, cash or check (made payable to American Cancer Society). All money raised will go to the Relay for Life 2008 to benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient support services. For more information or to place your bid please call one of the individuals listed below: Ron Ravenelle — (508) 347-3826 e- mail: ronrave@charter.net Ray Fournier — (508) 347-7419 e- mail: Mass4nier62671@aol.com Faye Fulone-Sweeney — (508) 735- 5206 e-mail faye4889@aol.com Jackie Brogna — (508)347-9062 e- mail jackiejacks1@gmail.com SATELLITE RADIO Sun and Sound 606 Southbridge St. Auburn, MA VALUE: $60 CURRENT BID: $40 WET/DRY VACUUM Pratt Vacuum II 57 Main St. Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $40 CURRENT BID: $25 BOUQUET A MONTH FOR A YEAR Green Thumb Florist 318 Sturbridge Road — Route 20 Brimfield, MA VALUE: $240 CURRENT BID: $150 Wii PACKAGE Best Buy Greendale Mall Worcester, MA VALUE: $500 CURRENT BID: $350 STATE QUARTER COLLECTION Savers Bank 270 Main St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $185 CURRENT BID: $110 GIFT CERTIFICATE Charter Cable 95 Higgins St. Worcester, MA VALUE: $500 CURRENT BID: $430 GIFT CERTIFICATE SpeeDee Oil 210 Charlton Road — Route 20 Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $30 ONE-YEAR ADULT MEMBERSHIP Tri Community YMCA 43 Everett St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $440 CURRENT BID: $430 1 FREE MUSIC LESSON Gordon Music 333 Main St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $15 CAT/DOG WELLNESS PACK Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital 6 Cedar St. Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $250 CURRENT BID: $185 GIFT CERTIFICATE Steaming Tenders Restaurant 28 Depot St. Palmer, MA VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $30 BLUETOOTH HEADSET AmComm Wireless 128 Main St. Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $120 CURRENT BID: $65 SHARP 19-INCH LCD TV All Star Premium Products 208 Charlton Road — Route 20 Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $400 CURRENT BID: $260 SAVINGS BOND Southbridge Credit Union 205 Main St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $100 CURRENT BID: $35 7-INCH PRO-SERIES KNIFE Knifepro — Lou DeMauro 61 Six Schoolhouse Road Charlton, MA VALUE: $85 CURRENT BID: $50 GARMIN nuvi 200W Widescreen GPS System Sovereign Banks Southbridge/Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $350 CURRENT BID: $190 $15 FRESH GROUND COFFEE & $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE Sturbridge Coffee Roasters Cafe 212 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA VALUE: $30 CURRENT BID: $25 GIFT CARD Enrico’s Pizzeria & Pub 500 Main St. Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $30 CURRENT BID: $40 GIFT CERTIFICATE 12 Crane Street Pastry Studio 12 Crane St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $30 REST & RELAXATION LOTION AND SOAP BASKET Southbridge Savings Bank 253 Main St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $30 GIFT CARD Hop Vine Cafe or Dark Horse Tavern 12 Crane St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $50 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION Southbridge Evening News 25 Elm St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $120 CURRENT BID: $115 OVERNIGHT STAY W/ FULL BREAKFAST Arrival hors D’oeuvres anc cocktail plus $50 meal certificate Vienna Restaurant ans Inn 14 South St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $250 CURRENT BID: $225 EUROPEAN FACIAL/SWEDISH MASSAGE Hair Gallery & Spa 70 Central St. Southbridge, MA VALUE: $120 CURRENT BID: $85 DINNER FOR TWO Alcohol, tax, tip not included Oxhead Tavern or Sturbridge American Grille at Sturbridge Host Hotel 366 Main St. — Route 20 Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $40 CURRENT BID: $30 DINNER FOR TWO Alcohol, tax, tip not included Oxhead Tavern or Sturbridge American Grille at Sturbridge Host Hotel 366 Main St. — Route 20 Sturbridge, MA VALUE: $40 CURRENT BID: $30 Peterson to take over for Baronoski as NBES principal PETERSON continued from page A1 Paxton Center School, and members of the North Brookfield community, including faculty and staff, as well as students and parents. Information was collected from those in attendance at the meeting and the responses were taken into consideration by the search committee assigned the task of recommending one of the finalists to Erin Nosek, superintendent of North Brookfield schools. “The comments were very positive from both staff and parents who came by,” Nosek said. “We’re really happy with the process and the way it worked.” Peterson, who is currently the principal at Toy Town Elementary School in Winchendon, said she is looking forward to working in a school with a community that is as involved with its schools as North Brookfield. Peterson, who has seven years’ cumulative experience in an administrative position, went on to thank the search committee and say that she will do her best to fulfill any expectations they have of her. She explained that her contract with Toy Town expires at the end of this school year, though she hopes to work closely with Janice Baronoski, the current North Brookfield Elementary principal, to develop a transition plan. Nosek explained that toward the end of the school year, Peterson may begin integrating herself into the North Brookfield community by working with Baronoski either after school or in the afternoons of half days. Peterson said that so far, everyone she has met has been very warm and welcoming to her, leading her to anticipate a smooth transition. Prior to becoming an administrator, Peterson worked as a teacher with experience in kindergarten through Grade 5, as well as with special education students, in the Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District in New Hampshire. This experience, she said, has given her insight into various methods of education and an appreciation of all types of learners. Before beginning her career in education, Peterson earned her undergraduate degree from Keene State College in Keene, N.H. She later went on to earn her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Antioch University. One of Peterson’s goals for the coming year, she explained, is to bring the Destination Imagination program to North Brookfield Elementary School. Already a part of North Brookfield High School, Destination Imagination is an extracurricular activity that challenges students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills. For now, Peterson said that she and her husband recently sold their home in Rindge, N.H., and are currently looking for a home in the North Brookfield area. Christopher Tanguay may be reached at (508) 909-4144, or at ctanguay@stonebridgepress.com. Sweet Arts Wedding Cakes ~ Party Cakes Petit-Four Platters ~ Treat for Special Diets Cookie Platters & Bouquets Gingerbread Art ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Linda C. 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If you would like additional information, please call the Water Department at (508) 867-0207. Established 1980 phone fax 508-867-2978 508-867-0513 NAYLOR’S KITCHEN &BATH Want It Free? It’s Your Lucky Day! Naylors & Shiloh Will Give It To You For Free!! That’s right! FREE Free Glazing! ~ Free Distressing! ~ Free Wearing! ~ Free Sand-Thru! Shiloh cabinets and Naylor’s has teamed up to offer you the opportunity to have the kitchen of your dreams! That’s right – all the magazines, all the shows on TV have it – and now you can have it in your own kitchen! That custom look of glazing, distressing, wearing, sand-thru, ALL at no charge to you! Call now and ask for a Naylors Design Specialist to help you design the kitchen of your dreams!! aylor’s Kitchen, Bath & Interiors, Inc. 175 Main St., Oxford, MA • (508) 987-7000 www.naylorskitchenandbath.com Offer valid with orders placed 4/1/08 thru 4/30/08. Orders must be paid in full upon ordering.
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