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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Quick Article Index . . .
Dunkin’
Donuts will offer $1000 scholarship to one Westport senior.
Good
Samaritan digs out Westport couple.
Transportation Forum: 21st Century
Infrastructure Plan for the South Coast.
Nancy Rioux’s School Committee candidacy confirmed for April 9th
town election.
Fall River
Chamber of Commerce to feature Bill “Spaceman” Lee as guest speaker.
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Dunkin’ Donuts will offer $1000 scholarship to one
Westport senior. EverythingWestport.com Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Photos/EverythingWestport.com Dunkin’ Donuts and the franchisees of Rhode
Island and Southeastern Massachusetts announced that applications for the
18th annual Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program will be available through
February 28th. This year, Dunkin’ Donuts will award a $1,000
scholarship to one college-bound member of the senior class in each high
school in Rhode Island and Bristol County who excels academically,
demonstrates leadership qualities, and is involved with the community. More
than 110 scholarships will be awarded throughout the area as part of the
Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program. Applicants to the Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship
Program must meet the following eligibility criteria: ·
Be a high school senior who
plans to enroll in a course of study. Students must be enrolled at least
part-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or
university, an associate’s degree program at an accredited junior or
community college, or a certificate program at an approved vocational or technical
institute. ·
Be a resident of Rhode
Island or Bristol County. Eligible students can receive additional
information by visiting participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Rhode
Island and Bristol County. Applications must be received by February 28th for
consideration. The Dunkin’ Donuts scholarship program is managed
by Scholarship America. For more information and a complete list of
Scholarship Program eligibility requirements, visit Dunkin’ Donuts locations in
Rhode Island and Bristol County or visit www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship.
Good Samaritan
digs out Westport couple. EverythingWestport.com Monday, February 11, 2013 shovels Letter to the editor.
. . . . My wife and I are both in our 80s and live on
Route 6 in Westport. After the blizzard, we spent almost four hours trying to
shovel a way out of our driveway. Because we live on Route 6, we had to deal with
constant plows that added more snow into the driveway. At one time, the snow
height was more than four feet and it didn’t look like we were making a dent.
Then this large backhoe came up to our property and asked if they could help
us. He dug out our entire driveway before we even knew it. When I asked how much we owed him, he told us
nothing and wouldn’t take any money, not even $20 for coffee. His name was Rui Cordeiro, owner of Distinctive Auto Body. It’s good to
know there are still people out there that help. We could not have done it without
him. Thank you. Jesse and Ida Simmons EverythingWestport.com Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Say it with
heart . . . three last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your
sweetheart. Valentine's Day is less than 24 hours away and if you still haven't
gotten your significant other
that perfect gift, we may have you covered! Local retailers offer up some suggestions: Robin Potter of Erickson's Florist Garden Center, 609 Old County Road, Westport can whip
you up an affordable flower arrangement sure to win your sweetheart’s heart. 508.636.5990. Susan of Lees Market
bakery, Main Road, Westport has whipped up a batch of heart-shaped cookies,
and wants you to know about their new Valentine’s Day push-up pops. Stop by
and browse through all their creations designed to win a heart through the
stomach! 508.636.3348. And Partners Village Store and
Kitchen, 865 Main Road, Westport is once again offering their St. Valentine’s
Day Tea, as only Partners can do – elegant, social and a memorable afternoon.
Invite a friend or family member and share traditional English tea, sweets
and savories on Valentine’s Day. $9.95 per person. Please call for
reservations and information. 508.636.2572
Left: Robin Potter of Erickson's Florist prepares her flowers for a frenzy of floral arrangements. Right:
Asrita prepares an affordable FTD flower
arrangement.
Left: Susan of Lees Market bakery decorates a batch of
scrumptious Valentine’s Day cookies. Right: Lees’ latest creation –
Valentine’s Day push-up pops.
Left: Sarah of Partners Village Store serves up tea
and pastries at their St. Valentine’s Day Tea. Right:
Elegant place setting warms your heart at this highly social event. Transportation Forum: 21st Century
Infrastructure Plan for the South Coast. EverythinmgWestport.com Thursday, February 14, 2013
Senator Rodrigues encourage you to participate in this event; your
input is key to making infrastructure plans work for the Bay State, and
specifically the South Coast! Advanced Technology and Management Center (ATMC), 151 Martine Street,
Fall River.
EverythingWestport.com Friday, February 15, 2013 Free Creative Arts Classes starts at 11:00 a.m. at Amicable
Congregational Church, 3736 Main Road, Tiverton. The event is free and open to all. "Creative Arts for Mind, Body & Spirit” These creative
arts workshops are part of Amicable Church's Mind, Body, Spirit 2013 program. Visit www.amicablechurch.org for more
information about the program. Bringing a focused spiritual intention to creating art can be a
profound experience both for the creator and later to those who experience
the artwork. Each of the sessions below will focus on a guided project with
the group working together in a unified spiritual intention. The workshops are free of charge to community members, but participants
are asked to register in advance by emailing amicablechurch@aol.com or calling the
church office at 401.624.4611. A Thousand Cranes. Friday, February 15, 11 a.m. Facilitated by
Barbara Zeiser. Find meditation in the art of origa.m.i as you learn to create cranes, a traditional
symbol of peace. Let Your Light Shine. Friday, February 22, 11 a.m. Facilitated by
Leslie Simonson. Create candles with wax symbols, celebrating the light of
lengthening days of Lent giving way to Spring. Finger Labyrinth. Friday, March 1, 11 a.m. Facilitated by
Leslie Simonson. Create a miniature version of the fa.m.ous
labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral France, a meditation of visualized journey.(This session may be enjoyed in conjunction with, or
independent from, the labyrinth walk offered on Good Friday and Holy Saturday
at A.m.icable.) Wooden Cross. Friday, March 22, 11 a.m. Facilitated by Cheryl
Marotto and John Marshall. Create a cross of
hand-milled mahogany as a symbol of the sacrifice of Lent. For more information please call 401. 624-4611 or
email: amicablechurch@aol.com. Nancy Rioux’s
announces candidacy for School Committee. EverythingWeastport.com Saturday, February 16, 2013 Nancy Rioux’s candidacy for Westport School
Committee has been confirmed for the upcoming April 9th town election. Out of the fifty certified signatures required, Nancy tallied a total
of sixty one and is now eligible for election on the upcoming ballot. There
are two seats open in the School Committee, and Mrs. Rioux
hopes to secure one of them.
A devoted mother and active participant in her children’s education
and interests, Mrs. Rioux currently serves as a
Parent Representative on the Westport Elementary School Council and previously
served two terms as a Secretary on the SWS Youth Hockey Board of Directors.
At the time she served as a Board Member, the league was heavily in debt and
in serious danger of becoming insolvent. Aiding the board in many difficult
decisions, together they reached their goal of becoming a debt-free league by
addressing budgetary issues and conducting vigorous fundraising efforts. Nancy Rioux is currently employed by New
Bedford Public Schools where she has worked as a School Psychologist for
approximately thirteen years. Working in an urban setting, she has faced many
challenges over the years and clearly understands the importance of working
in collaboration with teachers, administrators and families to advocate for
the needs of all students. As a School Psychologist, she actively
participates in professional development opportunities and training including
Response to Intervention (RTI), Psychological First Aid/Post Traumatic Stress Management and her current year long participation in
the Universal Design of Learning Academy, which is sponsored in part by DESE
(Department of Elementary and Secondary Education). Mrs. Rioux also maintains a private practice
consulting for clients including Acushnet Public Schools. Mrs. Rioux strongly believes in addressing
all needs of our diverse learners by recognizing the academic as well as the
social emotional needs of our youth. Her mission in this campaign is to
become an instrumental force in collaboration with the school committee, town
and school district to provide quality education to all learners. Her vision for the Westport Public School District is one comprised of
innovative schools that invest in data driven initiatives, early learning, a
rigorous curriculum and enrichment programming to help prepare our students
to excel in either a post-secondary institution or the work force. It’s her
hope, that as products of a challenging and innovative school system,
students will be more likely to remain in their hometown as professionals,
skilled laborers, parents and/or volunteers who will later inspire the next
generation with their own invaluable skills and experiences further
strengthening our town’s economic base. She has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the community
throughout the years, and is eager to share some of the priorities identified
and targeted in her upcoming campaign. Mrs. Rioux
has retained the services of local marketing and advertising agency, Reel 2
Real. The agency is being tasked with managing all aspects of her campaign, from
social media to media relations. All requests for statements should be
directed to Keith Dias, her consulting publicist at the agency. Westport Town Elections are scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th. Fall River
Chamber of Commerce to feature Bill “Spaceman” Lee as guest speaker. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, February 17, 2013 Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry will present former
Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee as its keynote speaker
for the 102nd annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 27 at White's of Westport. Lee, 66, was a Sox left-handed pitcher and part of the famed 1975 team
that played the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series. Lee started two games in
that series, although the Sox eventually lost to the Reds. Lee played for the Sox from 1969-1978 and was inducted into the Red
Sox Hall of Fame in 2008, holding the team record for most games pitched by a
left-hander and the third-highest win total by a southpaw. In August of 2012, Lee, a 65-year-old pitcher for the San Rafael Pacifics, became the oldest pitcher in baseball history
to win a professional game. But unlike his only World Series trip, Lee
completed this game to assure his victory. Known for his antics off the field, Lee was featured in the 2006
documentary, "Spaceman: A Baseball Odyssey." He is coauthor of four
books: "The Wrong Stuff," "Have Glove, Will Travel,"
"The Little Red (Sox) Book: A Revisionist Red Sox History," and
"Baseball Eccentrics: the Most Entertaining, Outrageous and
Unforgettable Characters in the Game."
Above: The “Spaceman” conducted a baseball clinic last
year sponsored by Lees Market in Westport. photo/EverythingWestport.com The Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry also will
present awards to community members who have volunteered many hours to help
the cause of business over the last year and who have fulfilled the chamber's
mission. The Chairman's Award will be given to Arthur Pacheco of AFLAC; the
President's Award to Saint Anne's Hospital President Craig Jesiolowski; Business of the Year Award to People Inc.;
and Ambassador of the Year to Chris Johnson of T.J. Russell Supply Co. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.,
with the speaking portion to begin at 12:30 p.m. Attendance is $40 for
members, $50 for non-members, $400 for a table of 10 and $500 for a corporate
table. Program book sponsorship also is available: a half-page ad is $150;
full-page ad is $250; and inside cover, inside of back cover or back cover is
$500. More information is available by calling Kim Coroa
Moniz or Julie Sousa at (508) 676-8226, or emailing kmoniz@fallriverchamber.com. - - - - - End - - - - - ©
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