With the deadline to pull and return nomination papers just over a month away, only three candidates, all incumbents, have stepped up. Board of Selectmen chairman Andrea Soucy has pulled papers for re-election. Kathleen Parker took out papers for tax collector and treasurer, and Robert Davis did the same for Planning Board. The last day to return nomination papers is February 11th. The election will be held April 1.
Plainville PTO is hosting its 4th Annual Auction Night on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7 pm at the Mansfield Holiday Inn. This event is run by parent volunteers and members of the PTO. It is a fun night of silent and live auction items. We will also have appetizers and food stations. In the past we have auctioned off Day Passes to Amusement Parks, autographed Sports Apparel and gift certificates to restaurants to Disney World Passes and American Girl Dolls. We also have items done by each grade which are priceless. The money raised from the event helps provide curriculum related programs, improve classroom technology, encourage health & wellness and grant teacher requests that would otherwise not be included in the school budget. The PTO has been able to provide two field trips a year per grade with transportation, BeeBots and Lego robotics, Family Fun Nights, healthy snacks during MCAS testing and much more.
If you own a business or work for one that would like to donate or submit an ad in our catalog it would be greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Amy Linehan at 508-269-8600 (amy.linehan@comcast.net) or Kim Fox at 774-254-2016 (kimbafox@veriozon.net).
ESPN Boston is reporting King Philip softball head coach Jim Leonard will step down as softball coach for the team. The reports says the decision was based on family and having more time to spend with his children.
Football University (FBU) Team Massachusetts, a team made up of 35 eighth graders from across the state has advanced to the Final Four and will compete for the National Championship taking place in San Antonio, TX on January 2-6th.
The tournament began with 57 teams from across the nation and these local boys are on one of only four teams still standing. The Massachusetts team got this far by defeating New Hampshire 35-0, Connecticut-North 37-6, Connecticut-South 27-0 and Maryland 34-6.The team includes five local players Daniel Loewen & Brett Mazur of Wrentham, JC Ralff & Peter Scibilia of Norfolk and CJ Herson from Plainville.
PJ Vande Rydt, Massachusetts Regional Director of FBU said, "If the team makes the finals, their game will be as close to a real NFL game as it gets. It will be held in the 65,000-seat Alamo Dome with a full video scoreboard, instant replays and more. It will also be streamed live on the Internet so fans can watch it."
Head Coach Andrew Nashawaty praised the boys and all the volunteers who work with the team. Nashawaty said, "We thank all the volunteers. Without their help, we would not have gotten this far. For this very talented and humble group of boys, this exposure of their tremendous football skills could be an opportunity that opens numerous academic opportunities for them in high school and beyond."
The second annual Roast Pork dinner will be prepared and served by the KP DARE Support Group on Saturday January 12th in Fellowship Hall at the Original Congregational Church of Wrentham. The one seating dinner will be at 5:30 pm and take out is available. The cost is only $10 per person, but there is no charge for Children age 3 and under. Last year’s dinner was a great hit, so get your tickets early.
The KP DARE Support Group is made up of OCC and non-OCC men and women. It funds the DARE program in the KP Middle School. As stated on the DARE website, “The DARE program is more than just drug prevention education; it teaches students good decision making skills to help them avoid high-risk behavior to ensure they grow up healthy, safe and secure.” The DARE curriculum helps to open the lines of dialogue and good communication between school, police and parents in many additional areas.
The latest edition of “The Tom Van Stone Show” for Wednesday, November 24, 2010 is now archived and airing on the Wrestleview Radio Network with hosts Tom Van Stone and Chris Petta.
TUESDAY NIGHT TITANS Vince McMahon hosts Tuesday Night Titans with Lord Alfred Hayes. Andre The Giant stops by and does a little singing with the band and more.
WCW MONDAY NITRO On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Lex Luger puts his career on the line against Randy Savage. Hulk Hogan looks to confront The Giant.
PRIME TIME WRESTLING Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan host Prime Time Wrestling featuring The Hart Foundation, King Kong Bundy, and many more.