5 Things: Doug Lack Update, Hopkinton Eagle Scout

1. Update from Doug Lack: “Yesterday I saw my surgeon,(PA) actually, and I was given the go-ahead to do outpatient PT. (I start Friday morning.) Today I was released from VNA care! I drove for the first time yesterday...just a short drive, and it felt o.k. NO long treks for a while. I am using a cane, however bring my crutches with me just in case I need extra support. PT was prescribed for 6-8 weeks twice a week. I will still be doing PT when school is back in session in late August. I am still very tired from the Anemia but hope to keep building my strength. Thanks again to all who have reached out to provide support!” posted on the Let’s Help Mr. Lack Facebook page.

2. David and Margaret Foley Scholarship: Devan Savlon of Hopkinton was awarded the David and Margaret Foley Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Margaret F. Harris and David J. Foley in memory of their parents.  Margaret E. (Madigan) Foley, ’26, was a lifelong resident of Hopkinton who graduated from Framingham Normal School (now Framingham State University) and taught for 42 years in the Hopkinton Public Schools. David A. Foley, a retired postal employee and long time resident of Hopkinton, ran the College Bookstore at Framingham State in the late 1960’s.  Both were deeply interested in the Hopkinton Public Schools and the education of future teachers. The award is available to Framingham State students who are graduates of Hopkinton Junior-Senior High School.

3. Holliston Wins Sizzler Tournament in Hopkinton: In a 10 town tournament a Team of 11 year olds from Holliston won the championship last Saturday at EMC park In Hopkinton. HYBSA enters baseball teams in several tournaments every summer. The Sizzler tournament is made up of select 11 year olds from 10 local towns including: Blackstone, Millis, Upton, Southborough, Hopkinton, Holliston, Medway, Bellingham, Mendon. The Holliston Team members were: Joe Gioffre, Anthony Dzindolet, Chris DeMarkey, Will McGovern, Sam St George, Kip Stopa, Owen Ward, Scott Elliott, Danial Gonsalez, Zach Nersessian, Will Harrington, Matt Hughes.

Playing In a 10 game season, the boys finished 7-3 to get the 3rd seed in the playoffs. In the first round Holliston faced a very hard hitting Blackstone team, in a tight battle Holliston pulled off a 10-5 win. The second round featured the 4th seeded Hopkinton team that beat Holliston in the playoffs last year. In a pitchers duel, Holliston was able to avenge last years loss with a 2-1 victory to advance to the championship game. Meeting Holliston in the final game was Upton who had already beat Holliston during the regular season. In a game that featured several lead changes Holliston was able to put 2 huge runs across the board with a key double by Scott Elliott in the top of the 6th inning. Zach Nersessian was able to provide solid pitching in the bottom of the final inning with a 1-2-3 at bat to seal the victory. Out of all the Holliston teams playing this summer, this was the only Championship Team!

4. Hopkinton Eagle Scout: Congratulations to Patrick Reimonn for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Reimonn spent countless hours planning, managing and leading the replacement of a wooden footbridge over a stream in Whitehall State Park.  

5. Hooray for Books Wins: Hooray for Books has been voted Boston Parents Paper 2012 Family Favorite Birthday Party Destination in the west suburbs.