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Sunday, June 30, 2019
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Westport graduates two from Call/Volunteer
firefighters graduate training program.
Allens
Pond Sanctuary announces Brown Bag Lunch Series.
Obituary –
Anne (Gardner) Barnes.
Westport
Lions to Sponsor MLERF Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse.
39th Little
Compton Summer Fair and Road Race
Friends Book Fair turns 58;
still going strong.
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graduates two from Call/Volunteer firefighters graduate training program. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, June 30, 2019 Photo | Submitted
STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Deputy
Director Joseph Klucznik presented certificates of
completion to members of the Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training
Class #76. The ceremony took place on Thursday, June 27 at Kuss Middle School in Fall River, MA. The Call/Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Training
program is unique in that it delivers a standard recruit training curriculum,
meeting national standards, on nights and weekends to accommodate the
schedule of firefighters in suburban and rural areas. Bringing the training
closer to the firefighters often means, more firefighters can participate. It
uses an online eBlended format that has students
doing more work outside of class and taking quizzes online. This allows
students more time to practice training skills with instructors and to better
control their own workloads and time commitments. Kirk Faria of Westport and Joseph Dupuis of the Westport Fire
Department receive Certificates of Completion at a ceremony at Kuss Middle School in Fall River. The 32 graduates, five women and 27 men,
represent the 15 fire departments of Acushnet, Avon, Berkley, Dartmouth
District #1, Dartmouth District #3, Dighton, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville,
Marion, Plympton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Swansea and
Westport. Local residents completing the training and
appointed to local fire departments include Cody Cabral, Christian Cunha and
Bailey Oliveira of Dartmouth District 1 Fire Department; Aaron Bentley, Nolan
Burns and Jacob Livesey of Dartmouth District 3
Fire Department; Kirk Faria Westport
and Joseph Dupuis of Westport Fire Department; Dylan Hanson of Lakeville
Fire Department; Nathan Correia, Timothy DaSilva
and Sean Silva of Acushnet Fire Department; Jordan Cabral of Fairhaven Fire
Department; Paul Ashley, Jr., Alexander Copelandt,
Meaghan McGinn and Brad Plissey of Freetown Fire
Department; and Nathan Bettencourt, Jesse Stimson and Travis Winters Swansea
Fire Department. Today’s firefighters do far more than fight
fires. They are the first ones called to respond to chemical and
environmental emergencies, ranging from the suspected presence of carbon
monoxide to a gas leak. They may be called to rescue a child who has fallen
through the ice or who has locked himself in a bathroom. They rescue people
from stalled elevators and those trapped in vehicle crashes. They test and
maintain their equipment, ranging from self-contained breathing apparatus to
hydrants, hoses, power tools, and vehicles. In this Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
program, they learn all these skills and more from certified fire instructors
who are also experienced firefighters. Students learn all the basic skills
they need to respond to fires, to contain and to control them. They also
receive training in public fire education, hazardous material incident
mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, firefighter self-rescue,
and vehicle extrication. The intensive program includes: classroom
instruction, physical fitness training, firefighter skills training and live
firefighting practice. Students receive classroom training in all basic
firefighter skills. They practice first under non-fire conditions and then
during controlled fire conditions. To graduate, students must demonstrate
proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water
supply, pump operation, and fire attack. Fire attack operations range from
mailbox fires to multiple-floor or multiple room structural fires. Graduates have completed 240 hours of training on nights and weekends.
Upon successful completion of this program, all students have met the
standards of National Fire Protection Association 1001. In addition, they
have the ability to become certified to the level of Firefighter I and II and
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level by the Massachusetts
Fire Training Council, which is accredited by the National Board on Fire
Service Professional Qualifications. Allens
Pond Sanctuary announces Brown Bag Lunch Series. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, June 30, 2019
July 24th Rocky
Invaders - Dr. Christopher Bloch of Bridgewater State University focuses how
ecosystems have been altered considerably by human activity including the
introduction of non-native species. He
presents the Asian Shore Crab as a local example of an up-and-coming invasive
species. July 31st
Witnessing the White Shark - Learn the latest about Atlantic white sharks
in Massachusetts from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Since 2013 the
AWSC has worked in collaboration with many partners to support scientific
research, improve and influence factors that affect public safety, and to
educate the community to inspire a greater understanding of white sharks and
the conservation of the species.
With more than 125,000 members and supporters, Mass Audubon protects
38,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other
wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. We welcome you to explore a
nearby sanctuary, find inspiration, and get involved. Learn how at
massaudubon.org. Obituary – Anne (Gardner) Barnes EverythingWestport.com Sunday, June 30, 2019
She graduated from Scituate High School, Pro Merito,
and received a BS in Zoology from Penn State University. She also took
graduate studies at Northeastern University. Employment experience included
administrative positions for the National Congress of American Indians and
the National Academy of Sciences as well as documenting diseases carried by
animals for the Medical Division of the State Department, all in Washington,
DC. Subsequently, she toured 18 countries in Europe over 6 months before
marriage in 1967. Early in marriage, she worked as a lab tech at Huron Road
Hospital while her husband was a radiology resident at Case Western Reserve
University. After having children, she worked as a bookkeeper for
Radiological Associates of Greater New Bedford. Anne was very passionate about nature, conservation, and animals. Her love
for all animals started at a very young age, including working at a dog
kennel for many years after school. One of her fondest childhood memories was
receiving an award for the biggest skunk in New England, her pet skunk
“Jimmy”. In Westport, Anne was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She
dedicated countless hours to assisting elderly and disabled relatives and
maintaining family properties. She was well-known for her participation in civic affairs within
Westport, especially involving environmental matters during the seventies,
eighties, and nineties. Positions held included membership on the Westport
Conservation Commission for 12 years, Solid Waste Committee for over a
decade, and Westport Hazardous Waste Coordinator for 6 years. She also served
on the Board of Directors for the Westport Rivers Watershed Alliance. In
1990, the Town’s new recycling center at the landfill was named and dedicated
to Anne and the late Ronald Desrosiers. One of her
most recent projects was to help champion the protection of a beach area
along Richmond Pond in Westport. Besides her husband, she is survived by three adoring sons, Gregory W.
Barnes and his partner Kimberley S. Fales of
Dartmouth, Douglas S. Barnes, MD, and his wife Katrina Robson of McLean, VA,
and Daniel R. Barnes of Westport; a brother, Robert Gardner IV of New
Bedford; and two grandchildren, Robert and Eleanor Barnes. In accordance with Anne’s wishes, a private graveside service will be
held at Evergreen Cemetery in Marion. The Westport Land Conservation Trust is
gratefully accepting donations to benefit the Richmond Pond Wildlife
Sanctuary in Anne’s memory. Westport Lions to Sponsor MLERF Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse EverythingWestport.com Sunday, June 30, 2019
The Westport Lions will be on hand to provide a handout that will inform
servers to award 10% of food purchases to support MLERF,
a non-profit, grass-roots research organization dedicated to restoring site
and preventing blindness. Gift cards are also available through the Westport
Lions Club for $25 and can be used at any Texas Roadhouse location. MLERF will receive 10% of each gift card purchased
through the Westport Lions Club. Texas Roadhouse diners will also have an
opportunity to participate in a raffle and win prizes. All proceeds go to MLERF. About Westport
Lions Club The Westport Lions Club was chartered in 1961. Throughout the year,
the organization sponsors fundraising events and community projects. Learn
more by visiting the club’s website at
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/westportma/. About MLERF For over half a century, research funded by Massachusetts Lions Eye
Research Fund, Inc. (MLERF), a 501(c)(3),
tax-exempt, non-profit organization, has helped people with a myriad of eye
diseases. In the past 60-plus years, MLERF has
awarded grants exceeding $35 million dollars. From ideas to cures, MLERF helps researchers take the ideas of today to create
the cures of tomorrow. Visit mlerfi.org for more information. 39th Little
Compton Summer Fair and Road Race EverythingWestport.com Sunday, June 30, 2019 Photos | EverythingWestport.com
39th Little
Compton Summer Fair and Road Race from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday,
July 13th. Town Common, Little Compton, RI. This fair is a true summer celebration from start to finish!
After the road race that kicks off the day, there are more than 60
terrific artists and artisans, a huge town yard sale and book sale, a large
children's activity area, lots of great food, and so much more to see and do.
39th Little Compton 4.8 Mile Scenic
Road Race kicks off today’s LC Church Fair at 9:00 a.m. sharp. "A Summertime Tradition."
Cash prizes for top three men and women $150, $75, $50. Top three in each
category get stuff too! T-shirts to the top 120
entries.
Above:
Starting line-up from previous Scenic Road Race. Photos | EverythingWestport.com Click here for all the details and
registration. Their 4.8 scenic loop
course is flat and fast, and great weather is predicted for Saturday. Three water stations on
the course. Escorted by LC's finest. Medical assistance by LC rescue.
Officially sanctioned and blessed by USATF. Please
be reminded that according to USATF rules,
strollers, baby joggers, dogs are not allowed in the race. Refreshments for
all runners. A summer country fair
atmosphere which includes: 40 plus vendors, book sale, food court, music, kid’s
games, white elephant, dog show and raffles. Come for the race - stay for the
day.
Photos | EverythingWestport.com Little Compton
Summer Road Race is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Town Common, Little
Compton, RI. This fair is a true summer celebration from start to finish!
After the road race that kicks off the day, there are more than 60
terrific artists and artisans, a huge town yard sale and book sale, a large
children's activity area, lots of great food, and so much more to see and do.
Click here to discover all the wonderful activities scheduled
for this year’s fair. Road
Race starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. Click here for registration and additional information. For
more information about the annual Fair, now in its 58th year, visit The
United Congregational Church at www.ucclcri.org. 2019 Fair Schedule: 7:00 a.m. Registration opens
for Adult & Kids Race 8:30 a.m. Kids Race Begins 9:00 a.m. Adult Road Race
Begins 9:00 a.m. Fair
Opens (White Elephant, Book Sale, Kids' Games, Food & Craft Vendors
Open) 10:30 a.m. Lobster Luncheon Opens (Tix available at 10:00AM) 11:00 a.m. Live Music Begins 12:00 a.m. Dunk Tank 1:00 a.m. Dog Show Begins 2:00 a.m. Silent Auction Bidding ends & Children's'
Games end 2:30 a.m. Silent Auction
Pick-Up 3:00 a.m. Fair Ends Book Fair turns 58; still going
strong. EverythingWestport.com Thursday, July 13, 2019 Photos | EverythingWestport.com The Westport Friends' Book Fair has been a summer tradition on the
South Coast for 58 years. Visitors travel from all over the The Westport Friends' Book Fair serves as the main fundraising event
of the Westport Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
who will be celebrating a milestone 302 anniversary this year. "The
Annual Book Fair raises about thirty-two percent of our yearly operating
costs," says Greg Marsello, who took on the role
of Book Fair Steering Committee Clerk about nine years ago. The money is
allocated for property upkeep expenses, religious education and a “Helping
Fund” which supports in-need members of their community. "The Annual
Book Fair raises about thirty-two percent of our yearly operating
costs." Greg Marsello The Book Fair also benefits the larger community by making books
available for purchase at very reasonable rates. “A very significant
percentage of the children's books are bought by teachers, service
organizations or charter school parents’ groups for school libraries,” says
Gretchen Baker-Smith, Westport Friends' Property Coordinator. “We
usually get at least a couple sales of well over $100 ---which is a lot of
books.”
Each year, the Book Fair Committee starts from scratch, relying on
community donations to stock the fair. Book donations are still being accepted
and may be dropped off directly in the Book Sorting Shed located between the
Meetinghouse and Community House on their property at 938 Main Road in
Westport. For more information, call 508.636.4963 or visit www.westportfriendsmeeting.org. This year, the Book Fair will open with the traditional “opening
whistle” on Saturday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. on the Meeting House grounds at
938 Main Road, Westport, Massachusetts. The Book Fair’s six-for-a-dollar paperbacks can be purchased starting
at 10:00 a.m. with the children’s book section opening exclusively for kids
at 10:45 a.m. Rain or shine, the Book Fair will continue through
Sunday, July 16th and will be open from "dawn to dusk." Light
lunch, snacks, and beverages will be sold only on the opening day of the
sale. Visit the “Westport
Friends Annual Book Fair” Facebook page for news and updates or
email: friendsbookfair@gmail.com.
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