NORTH QUABBIN NOT EBOOK PAGE A1 STORIES A8 Tue sday, ay 1 4, 2024 and the property has room for up to 550. a celebration and memory of an iconic regional band that was based in Gard- Ladeau said. The lineup will consist of Ron Morey, who will perform classic country; Very Kate Ashley, an acoustic sister duo; big band performer T. Bone; Plead the 5th, who will do classic rock covers; and band Plunge Pool, who will close out the show. Music will run from 3-10 p.m.
and there will be raffle draw- ings for Live Nation tickets and a Ladeau de- scribed Plunge Pool as being driven they young, they are doing some- thing I have never heard be- fore, and they are doing it he said of the band. who loved Black Di- amond is going to love this Ladeau will even bring some of that Black Diamond sound when he sits in to drum with Plead the 5th. is likely the last show book or he said. inside of my brain did not allow me to can- cel this Formed in 1979, the band has had eight members over the years, of which three are still alive. Ladaeu was the third drummer, and joined shortly after graduat- ing from the University of Mi- ami.
He said the band was known for playing southern rock, and released the song State In 1982, Ladeau said they began to break into larger clubs. He cited a number of accom- plishments that the band made, including opening for Aerosmith, Bo Diddly and Joe Perry, as well as winning band competitions put on by Boston-area radio stations, WBCN and WAAF. accomplished more than what most bands do their entire said Ladeau. that two-year pe- riod we were almost fa- Tickets for the show are $20 apiece, and $15 for pur- chases of two to seven tickets. For those who purchase eight or more, they will be $12 each.
recommended to bring a jacket or umbrella. All veter- ans, active military (including Reserves and Guard), state and local police, firefighters and EMS personnel will re- ceived a discount on the day of the show. This includes immediate family members. A DD214, badge, military identification or applicable identification are needed. Max Bowen can be reached at atholdailynews.com or 413- 930-4074.
Black Diamond show CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The band Black Diamond, which played from 1979-1984. Pictured here are members (left to right top) Joe Chaisson and William Ladeau and (left to right bottom) Bill Saulnier and Mike Birt. ANNIV ERSARY FROM A1 brave men and women who have given their lives for this countr Tuberville said in the same statement. fallen heroes deserve to be cele- brated for more than one day a year. My father served in World War II and I saw first- hand the tremendous sacri- fices he made for our great country.
If we are going to ded- icate entire months to specific causes, the least we can do is designate May as Heroes Memorial I am proud to introduce this bill with Congressman Dan Bishop and look forward to spending May reflecting on the heroism of men and women killed while serving our The text can be read at i Fa HeroesMemorialMonth. Sherman, who served 26 years in the U.S. Navy and re- tired as senior chief petty offi- cer, was inspired to draft the resolution following a cross- country trip to interview at least one Gold Star family in each state in 2019. The term dates to World War when families displayed a star for every member in the military; the star was blue if they were alive, gold if dead. Sherman started from Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, where he was sta- tioned, and recorded stories for the Library of Veterans History Project.
Sherman finished his jour- ney by interviewing Raymond Harris, the father of Marine Capt. Jennifer J. Harris, a Swampscott native who was killed in 2007 while piloting a helicopter in Iraq. come full circle is the most serendipitous moment of my Sherman said of the resolution. Reach Domenic Poli at: or 413- 930-4120.
FILE PHOTO Keith Sherman, right, interviews Raymond Harris, the father of Marine Capt. Jennifer Harris, who died in a helicopter crash while serving in Iraq in 2007, during a cross-country trip to interview at least one Gold Star family in each state in 2019. Legislation drafted by Sherman, a Heath native, with the intent of recognizing those killed serving in the U.S. military has been introduced in both chambers of Congres s. Heath native leads effort to honor heroes HEROE FROM A1 be purchased were purchased through a monetary donation from someone in the i y.
Guarnera said the individual who do- nated the funds for the purchase of items needed to fully equip the new pumper wished to remain anonymous. The new truck gives the Athol Fire Department two front-line pumpers, the backup reserve pump will be a 2012 KME said Guarnera. as far as fire pumpers, in pretty good shape. a great Suhoski said Athol voters will have the final say on what to do with the amount of the debt exclusion that was not needed for the pumper. He said that at a future Town Meeting, voters can rescind that borrowing authority or put it toward an- other piece of equipment.
taxpayers in Athol supported the debt exclusion needs as said Suhoski, we always say we try to turn over every stone to see how we can leverage those funds. This is just an ex- ample of us keeping up our end of the Suhoski said that the USDA grant also provided $400,000 of the approximately $725,00 needed for the purchase of two new ambulances for Athol. Money to fund the share of the ambulances came from the ambulance stabilization fund. first ambulance was on the road at the beginning of this year, the second one is on he said. As for the rest of the fire vehicles, Guarnera said that a new brush truck, purchased through a grant this year, is expected soon.
This vehicle will replace a 56-year-old bush truck. The de- partment is also looking to replace an 18- year-old ladder truck down the road. may seem pretty new, but costing thousands upon thousands of dol- lars to keep that thing said Guarnera. the engine, the equipment, everything is costing us a big chunk of our budget. continually out of service, and that does not allow us to respond first with a ladder truck.
depending on other departments to bring their ladder truck if we need it. The amount of money it costs to keep that thing going is Greg Vine can be reached at New pumper truck for Fire Department PHOTO BY GREG VINE Athol's Fire Department recently received a new $825,000 Toyne pumper. The purchase was funded through a combination of a Proposition 2 debt exclusion and a USDA grant. EHICLE FROM A1 Cultural Council presents Soul Train Expres ATHOL The Athol Cul- tural Council presents aboard the Hip Hop Soul Train at the Athol Senior Center, 82 Freedom St. Travel through time and space on the Soul Train and chair dance to clean hip hop music for fun.
This session is geared to- wards senior citizens, and will be able to modify the session to any comfort level. Wednes- day, May 29 from 9-10 a.m. Seats are limited, so please call 978-249-8986 to attend. This program is brought by a grant provided by your local cultural council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state a y. St.
Club installation St. Club in Orange held its 102nd installa- tion of officers at its recent banquet and installation held in the parish center. Fr. Shaun praised the group for its perseverance when many other similar groups have fallen by the wayside, and encouraged then to look ahead rather than to the past for ways to serve the church and the community. The slate of officers was re- elected from current officers: President Emily White, Vice President Maureen Riendeau, Recording Secretary Mary Carey, Treasurer Robin LaCroix, and Corresponding Secretary Joann Sahagian.
The board of directors in- cludes Kelly Cellana. Marilyn Elwood and Yvette LaCroix for one year, and Colleen Pelo- quin, Carol Krouse, and Donna Woodard for two years. The club has stationed a baby crib in the church entry to collect baby clothes and other necessary baby items to be given to Valuing Our Chil- dren after Day. The club has collected baby items between Day and Fa- ther Day for over a decade. The next gathering of the club will be a trip to the Barre Cross on June 11, meeting at the parish center at 8 a.m., and traveling to Barre to attend Mass at St.
Thomas, then pro- ceeding to the Barre Cross for a visit. The group will stop for lunch on the trip home. Reser- vations required in advance. A planning meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug.
10 to finalize plans for the Oct. 12 fair. Local musician to perform at farmers market Winchendon musician Bob Jordan will be performing at over 50 farmers markets at over a dozen locations in north central Massachusetts and southern new Hampshire. very lucky to be able to play so often during the day at outdoor said Jor- dan, whose 500-song reper- tersham) administered by the toire includes folk, rock, coun- Mass Cultural Council, with try, novelties and origi- funds supplied by the pur- nal songs. Each two to three- chase of Lottery tickets.
For hour market allows Bob to more information, call Bob at play from 40 to 60 songs per 508 873 1767. gig, with new songs being added weekly. At the Holden, Templeton, Phillipston and Ashburnham Markets, Jordan is the only entertainer for the whole sea- son. The music is financed by customer tips, with support from the markets and local cultural councils (Holden, Robertson of Athol received Market in 2021. Rutland, West Boylston, Tem- the AMSA Award during the pleton, Royalston, Phillipston, university Student Leader- event that recognizes stu- brought them to this momen- Orange, Westminster, and Pe- ship Awards Ceremony, an dents who serve in leadership tous academic Madelyn Robertson of Athol recognized at Student Leadership Awards Cer emony WESTON Madelyn Peterborough roles on campus, including clubs and organizations, who have made a significant im- pact on the Regis community over the last academic year.
Robertson was recognized with this award due to their unwavering dedication to aca- demics as well as the Regis i y. David Derderian achieves List at Belmont Universit NASHVILLE, TEN- NESSEE David Derderian of New Salem was named among the students who qualified for Belmont spring 2024 List. Approxi- mately of the 7,338 undergraduate students CONTRIBUTED PHOTO qualified for the spring 2024 Officers were installed this week for St. Club. Left to right are Joann a List.
a place on the treasurer; Emily White, president; Mary Carey, secretary; and Fr. Shaun Spiritual a List is a testament to the unwavering diligence, tenacity and commitment to scholarly distinction exhibited by promising stu- said Belmont Univer- sity Provost Dr. David Gre- gory. ability to excel both inside and outside the class- room emphasizes these stu- exceptional character and drive, and it is an honor for me to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each one. Whether they are contributing CONTRIBUTED PHOTO to the arts, pioneering ground- Winchendon musician Bob breaking research or champi- Jordan performs at the oning important causes, they Farmers have consistently demon- strated the same level of pas- sion and excellence that has Sahagian, corresponding secretary, Maureen Riendeau, vice president; Robin LaCroix, Ad visor..
