A Salute to John Williams

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On Friday, August 21, the Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a concert featuring the music of film composer John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which features two soloists, is as follows:

Washington Grays – C. Grafulla

Light Cavalry Overture – F. von Suppé

Strike Up the Band – G. Gershwin

Embraceable You – G. Gershwin

Tracy Fiore, soprano

John Williams: Evening at Pops – arr. John Higgins

Rondo from Horn Concerto #3 – W. A. Mozart

David Monte, horn

Raiders of the Lost Ark Medley – J. Williams

Belle of the Ball – L. Anderson

Over the Rainbow – H. Arlen

Tracy Fiore, soprano

Clarinet Escapade – R. Ward

Mancini! – H. Mancini

Theme from E.T. – J. Williams

The Stars and Stripes Forever – J. P. Sousa

Tracy Fiore is a cantor at Holy Name Church (Fall River) and teaches Musical Theatre at the Onstage Academy of Performing Arts in Fall River. Her recent theatrical credits include Glinda/Auntie Em in The Wizard of OZ, the Baroness in The Sound of Music, and the Mother in the opera Amahl & the Night Visitors, all with Little Theatre of Fall River. Ms. Fiore has sung in an American Pop review in Downtown Disney, Orlando, FL for the Magic Music days program, the Rockin’ America review at Disney (2009) as well as the Swingin’ on a Star Musical review in several venues in TN (2007).

David Monte has performed with the Massachusetts All-State Orchestra, the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, the New Bedford Symphony Youth Orchestra, the American Band (Providence, RI), the Tri-County Symphonic Band (Marion, MA), and the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. He has appeared as soloist with both the Fall River Symphony Orchestra and the Southcoast Alumni Symphony Orchestra. He has been a member of the Marion Concert Band since 2006.

The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7:00 pm at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front Street in Marion. The concert is free and open to the public.

Police Warn of Suspicious Solicitor

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The Mattapoisett and Fairhaven Police Departments are on the lookout for a suspicious female who has reportedly called on a number of homes, presumably of elderly residents, and identified herself as a “Community Nurse and Hospice Care” worker. The suspicious woman was wearing a tee shirt from this company, but Community Nurse and Hospice Care reported that no one matching the person’s description worked at the company.

According to the Fairhaven Police Department, the suspect was asking elderly Fairhaven residents about which types of medication they are taking, and inquiring about the type of at-home care they received and if they lived alone.

On August 17, the Mattapoisett Police Department received a similar report of a woman who fits the description also knocking on elderly Mattapoisett residents’ doors. Mattapoisett Police Chief Mary Lyons said the report was from a third party, a daughter of an elderly Mattapoisett resident, who said the red-haired woman approached the resident near Church Street in Mattapoisett while out for a walk. Chief Lyons said there is an unconfirmed report of the woman having entered one house at one time.

The unidentified female is described as having reddish, strawberry-blonde hair and a piercing in her chin and was seen driving either a white van or a dark SUV.

Lyons urges residents to be vigilant and contact the police with any further information about the incidents or the suspicious woman.

“Be alert, and certainly do not discuss anything with anyone coming to your door unless you’re familiar with them,” said Lyons. She added that these types of elderly care providers do not operate door-to-door in this manner. “Be extra alert, and please call the police right away … don’t wait … so we can respond and try to catch the person in the neighborhood.”

By Jean Perry

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Roderick C. McIntire

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Roderick C. McIntire, 70, of Mattapoisett died August 17, 2015 at home after a brief illness.

He was the husband of the late Vicki (Blanchard) McIntire.

Born in Binghamton, NY, the son of the late Charles and Lillian V. (Sullivan) McIntire, he lived in Mattapoisett since 1954. He attended Fairhaven High School and graduated from Berwick Academy in South Berwick, ME.

A U.S. Air Force veteran from 1963 – 1968 he was assigned to the 1100th Air Police Sqn., Head Quarters Command in Washington, DC, where he served in the Presidential Honor Guard and on the Air Force Drill Team.

Mr. McIntire worked in many capacities at Mahoney Lumber for the past 30 years.

He truly loved his family, friends, customers and dogs.

Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer A. Hartman of Alexandria, VA; a brother, David McIntire, Sr. of Mattapoisett; 2 nephews, David McIntire, Jr. and Andrew McIntire, both of Mattapoisett; 2 nieces, Sara Appleton of Mattapoisett and Ellen Newton of Roslindale.

His private Funeral Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Gateway Youth Hockey

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Gateway Youth Hockey will hold re-evaluation/tryouts for any returning players as well as new players during the week of August 31 at Hetland Arena, New Bedford. This is an opportunity to join our program as well as get an idea of where we will put our teams during the upcoming season. The schedule is as follows:

Monday, August 31 at 6:30 pm: Mites (Birth Years 07 & younger) & Squirts (Birth Years 05 & 06);

Monday, August 31 at 7:30 pm: Middle School (Grades 6-8);

Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm: PeeWees (Birth Years 03 & 04);

Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 pm: Bantams (Birth Years 01 & 02);

Friday, September 4 at 7:00 pm: Midgets (Birth Years 97-00).

Gateway Youth Hockey Learn to Skate/Play: Nine-week session; Cost: $99; Location: Tabor Academy; Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm; Dates: September 11 & 18, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6 & 13. Equipment needed for Learn to Skate: Helmet with face cage, gloves or mittens, snow pants, skates (figure or hockey, no double blades), elbow and knee pads (can be bicycle pads). Equipment needed for Learn to Play: Helmet with face cage, hockey gloves, hockey elbow pads, hockey chest protector, hockey pants, hockey shin guards, hockey skates, hockey stick. We do have some equipment to borrow, but this is limited.

Please see www.warehamyouthhockey.com for additional information.

Mattapoisett Recreation Fall Program

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Fall is fast approaching and Mattapoisett Recreation has many programs to offer.

Join us for free Flag Football clinics on Sunday, August 30 from 9:00 – 10:00 am and Wednesday, September 2 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Mariner Youth Soccer Complex. The season kicks off Sunday, September 13.

Tennis Lessons at the Hammond Street tennis courts will be on Wednesdays, with ages 5-8 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm and ages 9 & up from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. The session runs from September 2 – October 7. Summer session filled quickly; sign up online to avoid being waitlisted.

In Center Stage Kids – our new Fall Drama program – children will learn about various aspects of the performing arts and have an opportunity to participate in a theatrical performance at the conclusion of the eight-week session.

Other fall programs we are now accepting registrations for include: Kids Yoga; Fitness, Fun and Games; Creating Concoctions Part 2; Bay State Gymnastics Academy at Old Hammondtown School – Gymnastics & Tumbling sessions; and Introduction to Portuguese. Coming soon: Golf and Fit Kids training program.

RPD Offer Free Self Defense Class for Women

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The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that our R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) instructors will hold a class in August 2015. R.A.D. is a dynamic self defense program for women only. We are now accepting names of women interested in the upcoming class.

Officer Alyson Rego is our department’s newest certified instructor. She will join Sgt. Robert Small in teaching these very popular classes to women of all ability levels.

The class will be held at Rochester Memorial School, 16 Pine Street Rochester. The schedule is as follows: August 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, August 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and August 29 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Students need to attend all three days. Class size is limited to 20 students. To register, contact Rochester Police Department Administrative Assistant Suzanne Maksy at 508-763-5112 ext 109 Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. If you have specific questions about the program, please contact Sgt. Robert Small at rsmall@townofrochester.com, 508-763-5112 ext. 155 or Officer Alyson Rego at arego@townofrochester.com, 508-763-5112 ext. 0.

Seahorse Campers Have Fun Giving Back

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After seven weeks of fun, crafts, tennis lessons, sports, and games, campers at the Mattapoisett Recreation Seahorse Summer Explorers Camp have turned their attention to the community and how they can give back in the spirit of gratitude and goodwill. For the seventh week of camp, the kids have been counting their blessings and contemplating the lives of other children whose blessings are fewer, and taking action to make a difference.

Every day of the week, the young campers have been busy with different activities aimed at doing good in the community such as writing thank you letters to soldiers and sick kids in children’s hospitals. They raised money with a lemonade stand at the Town Beach and also collected canned goods and supplies for birthday party kits with cake mix, frosting, candles, plates, utensils, and balloons for kids whose families might not be able to host a birthday party for their child. They also baked cookies and brought them to local law enforcement officers and emergency response employees to show their thanks for the work they do in protecting the town.

“They were really responsive to the giving back idea,” said the camp’s Assistant Supervisor Annie Galvin. “They realize now that not every kid gets to come to camp, and not every kid gets to celebrate their birthday.”

The kids collected all the used books they could find, as well as gently used toys they no longer played with. They gathered ingredients to make dog treats and even made homemade doggie toys to give to local animal shelters.

“They brought in as much as they possibly could,” said Galvin.

Camp Program Supervisor Kate Oleson said her idea for the campers to give back to the community was well received, and the kids were excited about it. This young age, Oleson said, is a good time to instill within the kids a sense of community and of paying it forward.

“They love it. To be honest, I was really nervous at first they wouldn’t really like the idea,” said Oleson. “But they’ve had a really fun time doing it.”

She said when she asked the kids if they wanted to give back to the community, it was a resounding ‘yes!’

The kids themselves were eager to talk about which activity they enjoyed the most, and why.

Finn Kavanagh, 8, said his favorite part was putting together the birthday party packages.

“I wonder what they do on their birthday, and if they just sit there,” said Kavanagh. He said he felt sad for the kids who do not have birthday parties and it felt good to be able to help them.

Liz Harrington, 9, had the most fun making the dog treats for the animal shelter.

“I liked putting the pumpkin in,” said Harrington. “I have a dog, and I love dogs.”

The lemonade stand was a big hit with the kids, holding up signs and chanting songs to passersby. Caitlin Collier, 10, was proud that the kids made the lemonade themselves.

“I liked telling the people that we are donating the money to charity and seeing their smile because we are donating to charity,” Collier said.

Ethan Scully, 11, said it was cool to see how many people stopped by, and Mitchell Sylvia, 11, concurred.

“You get to see how many people really care, giving to charity, giving to people who don’t have as much as you do,” said Sylvia.

By Jean Perry

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MPOA Charity Golf Tournament

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Mattapoisett Police Officer’s Association will hold a Charity Golf Tournament at the Allendale Country Club, 1047 Allen St. Dartmouth, September 25 at 8:30 am, Shotgun Start (Rain Date: September 28).

Entry price is $125 per person, $500 foursome. Entry deadline is September 18. Registration fee includes 18 holes of traditional scramble golf format, golf cart fee, awards lunch, gift bag, and T-shirt.

Prizes awarded for winning team, longest drive, closest to the pin. In addition, there will be raffle prizes and a chance to win 2015 GMC automobile for Hole-In-One Contest.

All proceeds benefit local charities and community-sponsored events.

For registration forms and online registration, visit www.mpoagolf.com.

For sponsorship opportunities and donations, contact Turner Ryan at mpoainc@gmail.com or 508-525-2531.

Serious Injury in Motorcycle Accident

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On August 15 at approximately 5:30pm, the Rochester Police were dispatched to a motorcycle accident on Braley Hill Road in Rochester. The operator was 20-year-old Stephen J. O’Brien from Wareham. O’Brien lost control of a 2003 Honda motorcycle and went off the right side of the road striking a tree. He was transported by Rochester EMS to Rhode Island Hospital. No further information is available on his condition.

Rochester Police Chief Paul H. Magee said that the section of the road where the crash occurred is a popular route for motorcyclists that winds through Quittacas water reservoir. The road has hills, sharp curves and is lined by trees.

The cause of Saturday’s crash is still under investigation by the Rochester Police Department. No charges or citations have been issued so far.  

Rochester Police Press Release

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Dr. Vernon L. Ingraham

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Dr. Vernon L. Ingraham, age 90, of Wareham, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 surrounded by his family.

Born in Milford, NH, a son of the late Clayton R. and Eva L. (Mason) Ingraham, he had lived in Vermont and Marion before moving to Wareham in 1998.

Dr. Ingraham served in the United States Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. He later graduated with his BA in English in 1949 from the University of New Hampshire. In 1951, he graduated with his MA in English from Amherst College and in 1965 he received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ingraham was a professor of Upper English Courses at UMass-Dartmouth for 21 years during which time he also served for several years as Chairman of the Department. After his retirement in 1986, he continued to teach part time. He also taught at Gettysburg College, Haverford College, the University of Delaware and Plymouth State College.

Dr. Ingraham was very involved in various organizations including, in Marion, the Board of Trustees of the Elizabeth Taber Library, a member of the Elderly Housing Committee and the Marion Horse Show Committee; in Rochester, a member of the Conservation Committee; in Wareham, the Veteran’s Council, Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, and the Community Resources Network. He was a very active communicant of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion where he was a member of the Vestry and Missions Committee.

Dr. Ingraham was active with the Alumni Association of the University of New Hampshire, Amherst College and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a member of the 361st Infantry Regiment Association and the Bethel, ME Historical Society.

He is survived by two sons, Christopher L. Ingraham of Onset and David A. Ingraham and his wife Nanette M. of W. Barnstable; three grandchildren Kyle L., Nicole A. and Liam A. Ingraham; great-granddaughter Layla E. Doonan; and his cousin Hope (Mason) Hood of Seekonk and her children. He was also the father of the late Jason A. Ingraham and brother of the late Clayton R. Ingraham.

His visiting hours will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven with a Memorial Service on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:00 am in St. Gabriel’s Church, 124 Front St., Marion. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Jason Alexander Ingraham Fund, c/o Asst. Superintendent for Financial Planning, ORR District, 135 Marion Rd., Mattapoisett, MA 02739. Visit www.waring-sullivan.com for tributes or directions.