ORCTV 2014 Annual Meeting

on February 10, 2014

Old Rochester Community Television will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, March 22 at 1 PM at the ORCTV Studio located at 345 Front St. in Marion. This meeting will include the election of officers to the Board of Directors.

The nominees are: Mike Parker – Membership Seat; Jay Pateakos – Marion; Bunny Mogilnicki- Rochester; Mike Botelho -Mattapoisett

All current Old Rochester Community Television members are encouraged to participate in this event. If you are a current member who needs to renew their membership or would like to become a new member, the membership fee is $5 per person or $5 per family. Area not for profit organizations may also become members for a fee of $5. Tri-Town seniors can become ORCTV members for a fee of $1 and the membership fee for area businesses is $75 per year.

One note to our current members, if you signed up prior to Jan. 1 2014 your membership must be renewed at this time. Annual membership to ORCTV runs concurrent with the calendar year – January through December.

Thank you and we are looking forward to meeting with all of you on March 22.

Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair

on February 10, 2014

The Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair will take place on Saturday, March 1 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett.

This is a free family event! Visit early childhood provider tables and engage in fun, family activities and collect stickers to be entered into our free raffle to win prizes. Toe Jam Puppet Band and Big Ryan Storyteller will perform.

Frederic A. Dube

on February 10, 2014

Frederic A. Dube, age 77, of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Marilyn C. (Gallagher) Dube to whom he had been married for 56 years.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frederick S. and Lorenza J. (Forgue) Dube, he was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven and a graduate of New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Mr. Dube was employed as an Electrician for over 40 years with the IBEW Local 224 until his retirement in 1998. He was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett, he was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Damien Council 4190 in Mattapoisett where he was the Bake Master for many years. Fred will be remembered for his good sense of humor, for his love of animals and the time he cherished with family and friends.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his three children, Suzan Oliveira and her husband Tom of Dartmouth, Michael A. Dube and his girlfriend Doreen Smith of Acushnet and Jeriann G. Jeffries and her husband Bill of Bartlett, TN; a cousin Irene Harding and her husband Philip of Fairhaven; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several step-grand and step great-grandchildren and three nephews. He was also the brother of the late Lorraine Gobster.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 1014 at 8:30AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, followed by his funeral mass at 10AM in St. Anthony Church 22 Barstow St., Mattapoisett. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4PM & 7 to 9PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 85 Astor Ave., #2, Norwood, MA 02062 or to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Mattapoisett. For directions or to send a tribute please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com

Bishop Stang Honor Roll

on February 9, 2014

The following students have been recognized as Bishop Stang Honor Roll recipients:

– Maura Lonergan, Grade 11, First Honors, Marion

– Hannah Nordstrom, Grade 9, Second Honors, Marion

– Sophie Polonsky, Grade 9, Second Honors, Marion

– Elizabeth Lonergan, Grade 10, Second Honors, Marion

– Brendan Gelson, Grade 12, Second Honors, Marion

– Daniel Fealy, Grade 10, President’s List, Mattapoisett

– Elizabeth Foley, Grade 9, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Carli Rita, Grade 9, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Adam Estes, Grade 10, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Caroline Downey, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Carolyn Foley, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Rubén Llanas-Colón, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Katherine Martin, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Leonard Murphy, Grade 12, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Madeline Pope, Grade 9, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Meghan Cote, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Sandra Decas, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Emma Downes, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Meredith Gauvin, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Megan Goulart, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Anne Martin, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Lee Estes, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Regina Kaplan, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Alicia LaRock, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Laura Morse, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Miguel Ortiz, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Hannah Sullivan, Grade 12, First Honors, Rochester

– Meghan Domagala, Grade 11, Second Honors, Rochester

– Meghan Desrochers, Grade 12, Second Honors, Rochester

– Connor MacGregor, Grade 12, Second Honors, Rochester

Rochester Democratic Caucus

on February 9, 2014

The Rochester Democratic Caucus will be held on Saturday, February 15 at the Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester. Registration starts at 9:00 am with the Caucus beginning at 10:00 am. All Rochester Democrats are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention to be held June 13 – 14 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Delegates must have been registered by December 2013 to qualify as a delegate. Any questions call Carol St. Don, 508-763-2795.

Girls Softball Registration

on February 9, 2014

Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester will be holding a Registration Night on Wednesday, February 12 for Girls Softball. For girls who live in Marion, registration will take place at Sippican School (bus loop entrance) from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Girls living in Mattapoisett can register at the Mattapoisett Recreation Center. Rochester residents will be registering at the back lobby of Rochester Memorial School from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Email rochestersoftball@gmail.com for more information.

Germany’s Difficult History

on February 9, 2014

Why did Germany fly off the rails, and how could her history have been different? On Thursday, February 13 at the Marion Music Hall (164 Front Street) at 7:00 pm, Dr. Kirtland Mead will explore this provocative question. In this centennial year of World War I, any student of European or world history must ask why Germany – which had been so civilized and orderly – became unstable around 1900 and led Europe into the two World Wars.

During his presentation, Dr. Mead will ‘unpack’ German history, beginning with the Roman Empire, proceeding through the key medieval and early modern centuries, and culminating in the 19th century leading up to 1914. After identifying the key developments and decision points and their consequences, he will draw lessons for the challenges of achieving political development and stability today outside the developed West. Mead’s insights are based on an academic, professional, and personal involvement with Germany extending back to the 1960s.

This presentation is co-sponsored by the Sippican Historical Society and the Elizabeth Taber Library, and is offered to the public free of charge. No reservations are necessary. For more information, contact info@sipppicanhistoricalsociety.org or call 508-748-1116.

Sippican Students Show they have Heart

on February 9, 2014

February 7 was National Wear Red Day, and the students at the Sippican School assembled for their monthly all-school meeting decked out in red in support of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” raising awareness of the threat of heart disease for women. Sippican students raised a whopping $1,025 for the American Heart Association.

“[See] the kinds of great things that happen when we all get together?” Principal Evelyn Rivet said to students. The floor of the multi-purpose room was a sea of red, as students sat and enjoyed a performance by the Fourth Grade Band, followed by the Fourth Grade Concert Choir. Some students took to the stage and read the poems they wrote, and other shared their critiques on storybooks they read.

By Jean Perry

Marion’s Annual Town Election

on February 8, 2014

The Town of Marion’s Annual Town Election will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014. As of February 3, 2014, nomination papers for elected positions are available at the Town Clerk’s office, 2 Spring Street, Marion.

Selectman: 1 position for 3 years

Assessor: 1 position for 3 years

Moderator: 1 position for 1 year

Board of Health: 1 position for 3 years

Planning Board: 3 positions for 3 years

Marion School Committee: 2 positions for 3 years

ORR School Committee: 1 position for 3 years

Open Space Acquisition Commission: 2 positions for 3 years

Town Clerk: 1 position for 3 years

Tree Warden: 1 position for 3 years

Papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office for certification by 5:00 pm on March 24. Please call the Town Clerk’s office at 508-748-3502 if you have any questions.

Elizabeth Taber Library Workshops

on February 8, 2014

Start off the New Year by learning a new skill! Our “New Year’s Resolution” themed technology series workshops started on January 7 at 11:00 am and run through February 25. Please call 508-748-1252, email info@elizabethtaberlibrary.org, or stop by the Elizabeth Taber Library to register.

On Tuesday, February 11, at 11:00 am learn the design world’s secrets to creating a successful website. In this workshop, you’ll learn how choosing an appropriate color theme and font selection, plus creating a layout structure can make (or break) your site. Debbie Cohen is a local graphic designer who has more than 15 years of advertising, print and web design experience. Over the years, her work has won numerous awards, and currently she owns her own business, Deb Cohen Design.