Twitter: WorcesterDPW (DPW & P)

Per the Worcester Department of Public Works Twitter feed:

WorcesterDPW: There will be no trash and recycling collection on
Monday, February 15th due to the Presidents Day Holiday.... http://bit.ly/ajWhqE

Education: Worcester CEO Benefit Dinner

Earlier today, I received the following information regarding an Education Benefit Dinner that the Worcester CEO (The Coalition for Educated Options) is planning for Friday, February 26th from 5-8:30 PM at Clark University.

The dinner, sponsored by the Democrats of Clark University, is to raise educational funds for Salifu Kamara, a college Freshman, and native of Sierra Leone, to afford attending Clark University (MA).

If you aren't able to attend the benefit dinner, the Worcester CEO is accepting donations. Please contact David LeBoeuf at 508-579-6727, or send email to
David.WorcesterCEO@gmail.com.

Happy Friday!

Dear Friends,

I want to personally extend an invitation to the Equal Access to Education Benefit Dinner an event to honor those in our city who have made a commitment to education. Most importantly, this event is a benefit dinner for a close friend of mine, Salifu Kamara. Salifu is a freshman at Clark University originally from Sierra Leone. Salifu is one of the strongest individuals i have met- he was a former child soldier who has used the tragedies in his past to give others hope. Unfortunately his dream of studying in the United States is in jeopardy because he does not have enough money to cover his living expenses. Money should never be a deterrent to someone pursuing their dream. All of us in this nation believe that access to education should be fair and open to everyone. Financial barriers create economic segregation and while I personally believe there needs to be intense discussion about the educational achievement gap and financial roadblocks to success, this is an opportunity for Worcester as a community to support our ideas but also honor our educators

The Benefit Dinner will also be issuing four awards to individuals in the community who have gone the extra mile to support education. The organization sponsoring the event is currently asking for nominations. The aim is to honor those among us who are on the front-lines and who show passion, dedication, and resolve. No act is too small not to be considered for the award.

The event is being sponsored by the Democrats of Clark University but this is in absolutely no way a partisan event. Attached you will find the invitation, nomination form. and link to the event on Facebook.

I hope you will consider planning on attending and donating to this worthy cause. Too often do we as a society take for granted the fundamental rights we enjoy and how the smallest thing can make a difference in an individual's life.

Regards,

-David


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=303675962568&ref=ts

Worcester CEO Education Invite

Shortest Presidency: William Henry Harrison

Today we celebrate the birthday of President William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States.

President Harrison was the 1st President elected from the Whig Party. He was the 1st President to die in office, April 4th, 1841, only 30 days after his inauguration. He served the shortest term of any US President. His father was one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence. His grandson, Benjamin Harrison became president in 1889.

Honest Man: That'll cost you $1

He's been dubbed the last Honest Man in Worcester, and, in a round-
about way, he's become a semi-celebrity in Worcester, particularly on
Main Street.

Now, if I can only get Honest Man to sit down for an official
interview. Hmmmmmm.

Superbowl XLIV

Folks that know me, and my history, know that I lived in New Orleans for a couple years and it's the city that my father's side of the family hails from. Well, like many New Englanders that I spoke with yesterday, many were rooting for the New Orleans Saints to win because the city needed a WIN after dealing with Hurricane Katrina. And boy, did they win!

I enjoyed watching the game while my family called from Bourbon Street to give me updates on what was taking place in the Big Easy. They said they were partying now, and that the party wouldn't end until well after Fat Tuesday (Feb. 16th).

So, to the New Orleans Saints and all the great people of Louisiana, I salute YOU!