Gladys K. (Kinsman) Ward

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Gladys K. (Kinsman) Ward, 103, of Marion died August 11, 2015 at Sippican Health Care Center.

She was the wife of the late Melvin T. Ward.

Born in Natick, the daughter of the late Ethan and Olive (Morey) Kinsman, she lived in Stoughton and Natick for many years, later lived in Florida before moving to Mattapoisett in 1995.Survivors include 3 daughters, Phyllis K. Howes of Mattapoisett, Ethel M. Caraviello of Ogunquit, ME and Faith N. LaPorte of Henderson, NV; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

Private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a local hospice of one’s choice. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

The Crosstones Are Coming To St. Gabriel’s

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You’re invited to enjoy the beautiful, melodic and sometimes comical sounds of The Crosstones this summer. The co-ed a cappella group will perform a free concert at St. Gabriel’s Church in Marion on Sunday, August 16, at 6:00 pm.

Founded in 1996, “Crosstones” is Bates College’s oldest co-ed a cappella group. The Crosstones have always been known for their down-to-earth nature, humor, and energy, and have been performing both nationally and locally for over 15 years. Prior tours have taken the group around New England, over to the West Coast, and annually to Montreal. Known both on and off campus for quirky performances, they perform songs from all genres, ranging from Motown to pop to classic rock.

Open to all, this hour-long concert is free to the public, Bates students, alumni, parents and friends. A reception will follow the concert. All are welcome! St. Gabriel’s Church is located at 124 Front St. in Marion.

Rochester Historical Society goes to the Country Fair

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The Rochester Historical Society will have everything “Rochester” available for sale all four days of the Country Fair, August 13 to 16, including Rochester shirts, hats, books, maps, novelty boxes, cards and coasters. Rochester books including Images of Rochester, Tales of Old Rochester, Rochester Vital Statistics, Three Centuries at Eastover Farm and the Sippican Mill will be on sale. Our famous Rochester bakers are preparing lots of goodies for their Bake Sale on Saturday, August 15. You may want to stop by to check out the new Rochester T-shirts, see if your older home is listed in “The Rochester Survey of Historical Properties,” just visit with Society members or decide to join the Historical Society.

American Travelers on the Nile

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Noted art historian Andrew Oliver will present a lecture based on his recently published book American Travelers on the Nile: Early U.S. Visitors to Egypt, 1774-1839 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, August 16 at 5:30 pm. A reception and book signing will follow.

Andrew Oliver’s talk draws on unpublished letters, diaries and long-neglected newspaper accounts of the early American experience in Egypt and the Mediterranean world. His research enhances our understanding of travel in the Middle East for Americans during this period.

Andrew Oliver, living in Washington, D.C., has been a museum administrator and was also director of Museum Programs at the National Endowment for the Arts from 1982 to 1994. Earlier in his career, he was a curator in the Greek and Roman Department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is a former summer resident of Mattapoisett.

The program is part of The Purrington Lecture Series presented by the Mattapoisett Library Trust, a nonprofit organization that supports the Mattapoisett Free Public Library throughout the year by providing programs and other funds for needed equipment and furnishings.

The public is invited to attend. Please make a reservation by calling the library at 508-758-4171 or by emailing mfpl@sailsinc.org.

Knights of Columbus Clambake

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On Sunday, August 30 at 1:30 pm there will be a clambake at Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by calling Jim at 508-863-3496.

Thelma A. (Austin) Connor

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Thelma A. (Austin) Connor, 93, of Mattapoisett died August 10, 2015 peacefully after a long and beautiful life.

She was the wife of the late John J. Connor with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edward A. and Ethel (Taylor) Austin, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett in 1971.

Mrs. Connor was an active communicant of St. Anthony’s Church.

She was a volunteer at Market Ministries in New Bedford. Mrs. Connor enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and knitting.

Survivors include her 7 children, Barbara Best of Rotonda, FL, Patricia Desautels of Berkley, Kathleen Gerry of Swansea, Richard Connor of Wayne, NJ, Francis Connor of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Ellen Connor of New Bedford and Martha Connor of Marion; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

She was the sister of the late Edward Austin and Irene Tuttle.

Her Funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 3-6 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Summer Jewelry & Accessory Sale

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Join in the fun of trying on the bling at the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s Summer Jewelry & Accessory Sale. The sale opens with a Members-Only Preview Friday, August 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and continues Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your donations are tax deductible. All proceeds benefit the library.

Meet the Author: Larry DiCara

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On Friday, August 14, 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, the Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting an author talk with Lawrence DiCara, former Boston City Council President and part-time Marion resident. Mr. DiCara will be signing and discussing his book, Turmoil and Transition in Boston: a Political Memoir from the Busing Era. Copies of the book will be available for purchase (cash or check only, please).

Mr. DiCara’s book, Turmoil and Transition in Boston, offers insights into his personal and political story as the youngest person ever elected to the Boston City Council. Mr. DiCara’s story is intimately woven into the fate of his hometown of Boston. Then a federal court order mandating busing to achieve racial integration in the public schools ripped apart the city and changed the course of history.

For more information, please contact the Elizabeth Taber Library at 508-748-1252.

Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Events

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Little Explorers Explore Maritime Art: Children ages 4 to 6are invited to the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum on Thursday, August 13 at 3:00 pm to view and talk about art inspired by the sea. We’ll look at paintings and other pieces of art work in the museum and then spend some time creating our own maritime art pieces to take home. $2 per child; members are free. For more information, please visit www.mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org or call 508-758-2844.

Join Seth Mendell from the Mattapoisett Historical Society for a PowerPoint presentation on Six Russian Cities with Historical Commentary on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 pm. Meet at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. $5 Donation; Free for Members. For more information, please call 508-758-2844 or visit www.mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org.

Explore the shipbuilding history of Mattapoisett through an historic Walking Tour with Seth Mendell of the Mattapoisett Historical Society at 5 Church Street on Saturday, August 15 at 2:00 pm. The Walking Tour is free with Museum Admission: $5 Adults, $2 Children (6-12), Members Free. For more information, please call 508-758-2844 or visit www.mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org.

Sippican Lands Trust

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The Sippican Lands Trust is celebrating 41 years of land protection in the town of Marion on behalf of its citizens. The SLT is a member-based, nonprofit organization committed to acquiring, protecting and offering public access to open space for the enjoyment of recreational pursuits and the beauty of nature. We are working towards creating a “public trail system” throughout the town on our 1400 acres, spanning 39 parcels to encourage physical wellness in the outdoors. The SLT is currently planning a certified, accessible boardwalk and viewing platform for people with disabilities, the elderly, families and school groups along with the general public on our Osprey Marsh property located on Point Road. Our Junior Board Program, consisting of 15 third – eighth graders, offers local youngsters a chance to actively participate in environmental protection and education. The SLT continues to expand our educational and outreach events, such as our storywalks for children to promote literacy in nature and free yoga classes at Brainard Marsh, as well as collaborations with other town entities for the benefit of the community throughout the year.

The SLT has a new logo! The osprey has taken flight over land and sea, reflecting the organization’s soaring commitment to the environment and to the people of Marion for generations to come! Check out our new signs at our properties throughout town!

Your membership is highly valued and much appreciated! Membership is open to all. Please take a moment to join the SLT or renew your membership today! For more information call 508-748-3080 or visit our website at www.sippicanlandstrust.org and click on the membership tab. The Sippican Lands Trust is located at 354 Front Street, Marion next to Uncle Jon’s Coffee. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. Please stop by! Thank you to all of our members and supporters!

The Sippican Lands Trust is offering a Photography Workshop with local photographer John Robson on Saturday, August 29 at 9:00 am, with a rain date of Sunday, August 30. Bring your cameras and come join John on a guided photography tour of SLT’s eastern properties! We will meet at Peirson Woods on Point Road. This event is free for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. To register, please call 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org. Check out John’s website at www.crowellsfineart.com/exhibition_robson.html. This is an exciting opportunity for area photographers!

The Sippican Lands Trust is posting its third story walk of the summer at our Hagemann Woods Property off of Point Road starting on Saturday, August 8 and continuing through the month of August. The highlighted book will be Bugs Galore by Peter Stein and illustrated by Bob Staake. Story walks promote literacy in nature and offer an invaluable opportunity for families to spend time together in the outdoors. Hagemann Woods is a new trail that is located on the left side of Point Road just before the turn onto Delano Road. Parking is available. For more information, contact the office at 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org.