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Learn to manage your
cholesterol at LCCC 2-part seminar.
St. Luke’s Hospital will host a free community seminar on
new innovations in sinus surgery.
Free beach parking at Horseneck
Beach for seniors 62 and older.
David Cole announces his candidacy for three-year term on
the Westport Planning Board.
Michael P. Sullivan announces his
Write-in campaign for Planning Board.
Westport Woman’s Club 2013
Scholarship Applications due by April 30th.
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Learn to manage your cholesterol at LCCC 2-Part
seminar. Preventative health program begins on Thursday,
April 25th at the Little Compton Wellness Center. EverythingWestport.com Wednesday, March 27,
2013 Learn to manage
your cholesterol at the Little Compton Wellness Center’s 2-part seminar. Nutritionist Kristin
Neissink MS, RD, LDN will provide an educational
forum to help you manage your cholesterol with healthy food and lifestyle
choices. Did you know: ·
High Cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease. ·
200-239 mg/dl is borderline high. ·
Above 240 mg/dl doubles the risk of developing heart disease. ·
HDL’s are your good cholesterol. They keep cholesterol from building up
in the arteries, reduce the risk of clots and dilate blood vessels. ·
LDL’s are your bad cholesterol. They are the source of plaque build-up
in the arteries (atherosclerosis) and are the main cause of cardiovascular
disease. ·
Triglycerides are excess dietary fats in the blood stream and
contribute to increased risk of heart disease. ·
This preventative health program begins on Thursday, April 25th at the
Little Compton Wellness Center at which time participants will have free
cholesterol and glucose screenings* done by the VNS of Newport and Bristol
Counties from 12:00 -2:00. It continues on Saturday, April 27th from 11:00-
1:00 with Kristin’s presentation, a healthy low cholesterol luncheon,
prepared by Kathy Lambert, followed by some time for questions and answers. In eight weeks,
all participants will return on Thursday, June 27th to have their cholesterol
and glucose re-screened* with a follow up luncheon held on Saturday,
June 29th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Kristen will answer any questions and
have informational materials to encourage a continued low cholesterol
lifestyle. A pre-registration
fee of $20.00 is required. This is the only fee for both programs. Class size
is limited to 30, so please register early. Join Them…Be
Healthy. For more
information please call or click 401.592.0400 or email: sheribo@gmail.com. Visit their website. *Screenings will only provide a total cholesterol number. To get a break
down of HDL, LDL and Triglycerides, please see your Primary Care Doctor. St.
Luke’s Hospital will host a free community seminar on new innovations in
sinus surgery. EverythingWestport.com Wednesday, March
27, 2013 St. Luke’s
Hospital, part of Southcoast Health System, will
host a free community seminar on new innovations in sinus surgery on
Wednesday, April 10. The seminar will feature Balloon Sinuplasty,
a minimally invasive procedure that opens sinus passages relieving pain and
pressure associated with chronic sinusitis. The seminar will
be presented by otolaryngologist Wendy B.R. Stern, MD, a surgeon who
specializes in ear, nose and throat disorders.
The seminar will
take place on Wednesday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the White Home on the
campus of St. Luke’s Hospital at 101 Page Street in New Bedford. The White
Home is located to the right of the Emergency Department entrance. This event is
free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is
preferred. To register, please call the Southcoast
Wellness Line at 800.497.1727. Dr. Stern is an
otolaryngologist practicing in all aspects of ear, nose and throat care.
Board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Stern has had an
active practice for more than 20 years. She is the Chair of the Media &
Public Relations Committee and the Secretary for the Board of Governors for
the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Stern is
also a board member and past president of the Massachusetts Society of
Otolaryngology. Her office is located at Northeast ENT, 299 Faunce Corner Road in Dartmouth. Free
beach parking at Horseneck
Beach for Seniors 62 and older. The pass allows for free parking of the vehicle
occupied by the pass holder, whether they are driving or a passenger. EverythingWestport.com Wednesday, March
27, 2013
Details below. The Massachusetts
Senior Citizen Parks Pass, issued by the DCR, allows for free parking at Horseneck Beach in Westport, MA. Click here for all the details. The pass is
available to state residents, 62 years of age and older, and allows for free
parking of the vehicle occupied by the pass holder, whether they are driving
or a passenger. These passes are free of charge, are valid for the life of
the pass holder, are good all days the beach is open and are available at the
Main Building at Horseneck Beach from Memorial Day
to Columbus Day. When applying for the
pass, you will need your driver’s license. This pass is not valid at
campgrounds, and is subject to available parking. You can also
obtain a MassParks Senior Citizen Pass by writing
to: DCR MassParks, 251 Causeway Street, Boston,
MA 02114, Attn:
Senior Citizen Pass Coordinator.
Please include either a copy of your Driver’s License or proof of MA
residency with your request. A MassParks Senior Citizen Pass is not valid at campgrounds
and is subject to available parking. Parking fees are
waived for vehicles bearing the following types of license plates from any
state: Handicapped License Plate,
placard or disabled veterans’ license plate.
This waiver does not apply to camping fees and is subject to available
parking. DCR does not
accept fishing or hunting licenses, National Park passes, or other state’s
annual passes from other states as a waiver to the parking fee. National Park Senior Pass. If you are 62 or older and are a U.S,
citizen or permanent resident, you can gain free admission to more than 2,000
federal recreation sites managed by 5 Federal Agencies, throughout the US.
The Pass covers entrance and standard amenity fees for a driver and all
passengers in a personal vehicle at per-vehicle – fee areas, or up to four
adults at sites that charge per person. A lifetime pass
costs $10.00 if obtained at one of their recreation sites, such as NB Whaling
National Historical Park, or you may also buy a Pass by mail from USGS for
$20.00. The application may be found online at: http://www.nps.gov/meve/planyourvisit/passprogram.htm. David
Cole announces his candidacy for three-year term on the Westport Planning
Board. EverythingWestport.com Wednesday, March
27, 2013 “My name is on
the ballot for the three-year unexpired term on the Planning Board. In January I
requested to be appointed to this position vacated by the resignation of
long-term Planning Board member and chair, John Montano, who I greatly
respected.
Inset: David Cole speaks at the recent COA “Meet and Greet the Candidates”
afternoon. The Planning
Board has played, and will continue to play, a very important role in shaping
the future of the Town of Westport. I believe that my professional training
and experience as an economist will be of use in the deliberations of the
Planning Board. I have worked on national, regional and local planning
projects in various parts of the world and collaborated with other faculty
members in the design and teaching of a multidisciplinary regional planning
course at Harvard. In Westport I
have served on the Town’s Dredging Project Committee and Estuaries Project
Committee, and was chair of the latter committee for five year. I was on the
Board of Directors of the Westport River Watershed Alliance for eight years,
ending in 2011, and am currently on the advisory committee for the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. I have a strong
commitment to protecting the natural environment and preserving the
historical and community attributes of this very special place. I look
forward to being able to support programs and projects that reflect those
values in the next few years as a member of the Planning Board.” Michael
P. Sullivan announces his Write-in campaign for Planning Board. Candidate is running against David Cole for the three-year
unexpired seat. EverythingWestport.com Friday, March 29,
2013 “I would like to
formally announce my write-in candidacy for the three-year unexpired seat on
the Planning Board in the upcoming Westport election on Tuesday April 9th.
I believe s that
the health of a town is in the hands of its citizens and we all have an
important role to play. On April 9th, please write in Michael P. Sullivan,
1380 Drift Road for the Planning Board 3-year un-expired term. Topics for the
Planning Board include of business and residential development, historic
preservation and land-use in Westport. My experiences as a business analyst
have taught me how misconceptions and miscommunications between groups can
impede the progress o. As a consultant I find myself acting as a “translator”
of sorts, and worked hard to ensure that the different understand the
perspectives and needs of one another. The work of the
Planning Board is important to the health, safety and future of Westport. It
from smaller aesthetic suggestions to larger development negotiations, the
Board’s activities are important not only to our daily quality of life, but
have a critical impact on Westport’s economic health As a member of the
Planning Board, I would work to encourage the healthy economic development of
these commercial areas, and at the same time, maintain Westport’s unique
character. Since arriving in
Westport twenty-eight years ago, I’ve been consistently impressed with the
high level of citizen engagement in town governance. Over time I have become active
in local issues, eventually taking a leap to elected office (Westport School
Committee 2009-current). I believe s that the health of a town is in the
hands of its citizens and we all have an important role to play. On April 9th,
please write in Michael P. Sullivan, 1380 Drift Road for the Planning Board
3-year un-expired term.” Michael P.
Sullivan 1380M Drift Road,
Westport Westport
Woman’s Club 2013 Scholarship Applications due by April 30th. EverythingWestport.com Saturday, March
30, 2013 The Westport
Woman’s Club scholarship application for High School seniors can be obtained
at Westport High School or contacting any member of the Scholarship
Committee. The Woman’s Club
application must be returned no later than April 30. 2013, to Westport
Woman’s Club, C/O Susan Spirlet Allison, 7 Shannon Drive, Westport, Ma 02790.
If you have any
questions, please contact Susan at 508.636.8434. Scholarship
Committee: Susan Spirlet Allison, Chairman; Wilma Woodruff; June Hebert;
Sandy Thurston; and Patricia Dean. © 2013 Community Events of Westport. All rights
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