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Raffles for RRI

STURBRIDGE - Local businesses in the Tri-Community area have partnered with Rehabilitative Resources Inc. for a raffle fundraiser to support people with developmental disabilities.

Raffle tickets are being sold throughout March at select retail locations, for $2 each or three for $5. Retail sales locations include Ted's Package Store in Charlton; A Shear Image in Southbridge, and Simple Indulgence Day Spa and Rom's Restaurant, both in Sturbridge.

"We are very happy to have these businesses working with us on this event. Their support greatly benefits the people we serve out in the community," said Bonnie Keefe-Layden, chief executive officer of RRI.

Raffle prizes include: a 15-inch Sharp Aquos LCD TV; an iPod Nano; a Sturbridge Host weekend getaway that includes breakfast and two tickets to Stageloft Theatre; an overnight stay at Foxwoods Casino; and a $100 gift certificate to Cormier's Jewelers in Southbridge. Complete details can be found on the Web site at www.rehabresourcesinc.org.

Nominations sought

THOMPSON - As part of the 2007 Regional Springtime Festival, Thompson is looking for residents to make nominations for Volunteer of the Year, Mother of the Year and Citizen of the Year. To nominate someone, submit a letter to the Board of Selectmen with a brief essay explaining why you are making the nomination. Nominees must be Thomson residents.

Deadline for nominations is April 13. Include the name, address and phone number for both you and the person you are nominating. Mail to Thompson Board of Selectmen, PO Box 899, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255.

For questions or more information, call Thompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440.

Births at Harrington

The following births were recorded recently at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge:

To Teri and Chris McClure of Woodstock, a boy named Matthew J. McClure. Grandparents are Connie and David McClure and Muriel and James Carr.

To Therese and Glenn Duke of Charlton, a girl named Fiona B. Duke. Grandparents are Louiselle Gosselin and Murle and Gerold Duke.

To Alisse Kelleher and Michael Franceshetti of Webster, a girl named Emma E. Franceshetti. Grandparents are Darlene and Neil Kelleher and Rachelle and Mike Franceschetti.

To Taunya and Jamie Neilsen of Warren, a girl named Corah Mae Neilsen. Grandparents are Elaine and Francis Shonio and Prudence and Donald Neilsen.

To Lori Rozzen of Ware, a girl named Mariah E.M. Rozzen. Grandparents are Betty and John Rozzen.

To Kristy...