To the Editor:

The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting takes this opportunity to thank the donors and buyers at the two flea market/yard sales held this year that were more successful than any held previously. All proceeds will be used for refurbishing the interior of the historic 1827 meeting house on Route 6.

The August sale netted in the neighborhood of $1,000 and included several outright cash gifts of $100. Special thanks to Gale and Patrick Broderick of Rochester for their donation of a myriad of household goods prior to their move from their old home in Mattapoisett.

The October sale netted just over $600 and will be augmented by the eBay sale of seven vintage dolls, which grossed $2,250. The dolls were among many items donated by Liz DiCarlo and Bev Baccelli of Mattapoisett.

Thanks, too, for the suggestion by Liz that others in the community might have single items of value to donate to the Friends for possible sale on eBay in the coming months. The church is a 501(c)3 organization and is prepared to offer receipts for income tax purposes for donations of considerable value.

Brad Hathaway

Mattapoisett

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To the Editor:

I need to thank a group of extraordinary people who came to my rescue on Sunday, September 8, after my sailboat capsized in the Ned’s Point area. Beginning with Scott, on his sailboat Triage and continuing with Pat, Nancy, and MaryLou, in their powerboat. Nancy actually dove into the water to make sure I could safely reach the Triage … amazing!

Also, a thank you to the harbormaster, EMTs, and the police, as well as to the two young men, Andrew and Matt, who helped to right the boat once it was towed to the wharf. Mattapoisett is indeed special!

With Gratitude To All,

Fred J. Avery

Mattapoisett

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To the Editor:

The town of Marion’s Scholarship Education Committee held its Ninth Annual Raffle this summer in an effort to raise awareness and money for the local scholarship fund. The major prize again this year was Red Sox tickets generously donated by Lora Sharpe and James Fogarty. The lucky winners were Jennifer and Peter Francis. As a result of our raffle, over $1,100 was raised. This will serve as a kickoff for our Scholarship Fund for the 2014/2015 academic year. Thank you to all who purchased tickets!

The Scholarship Education Fund, established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 3C and adopted by Town Meeting in April, 1994, has awarded 86 Marion residents scholarships since its inception, based on their financial need, character, scholastic record, extracurricular activities, and involvement in community affairs.

The Marion Scholarship Education Fund Committee is very pleased to announce that in May, 2013, four scholarships were awarded to Marion residents, pursuing education beyond the secondary school level for the academic year 2013/2014. The recipients of this year’s awards were Drew Cunningham, Sophia Santos and Hannah Walsh from Old Rochester Regional and Colleen Packard from Bishop Stang High School.

Awards are also made possible through the generosity of Marion taxpayers (residents and nonresidents) who have contributed directly to the Fund or by using the form enclosed with the Marion real estate tax bills. Contributions in any amount are always appreciated and are fully tax deductible.

The Committee would like to thank all those who have contributed to the Marion Scholarship and Education Funds.

Sincerely,

Marion Scholarship Education Fund Committee:

Debra Blanchette-Watson, Chairman

Elizabeth Brainard

Jane McCarthy

Lora Sharpe

Douglas White, Superintendent Old Rochester Regional School District

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