James S. Broome, M.D.

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James S. Broome, M.D. died on March 24, 2012 after a long illness. An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Broome practiced for over forty years in Boston and southeastern Massachusetts. He was a resident of Marion, MA.

James Stewart Broome was born August 23, 1939 in Washington, D.C. He was the eldest child of Harmon W. Broom of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Elizabeth Kehoe Broom of Moberly, Missouri.

Dr. Broome grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Georgetown University from 1958 to 1961, majoring in English. He enrolled at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson and spent time as a fellow at the Radcliffe Infirmary of the University of Oxford. He completed his medical degree in 1966, interning at The Roosevelt Hospital in New York. During the Vietnam War he was drafted into the Navy Medical Corps and stationed at the U.S. Capitol and in Bethesda, Maryland. He was honorably discharged with the rank of lieutenant and completed his orthopedic residency at Boston University.

During his career Dr. Broome practiced at hospitals in greater Boston, Middleborough and Plymouth. He was a teaching associate at Boston University Hospital and an instructor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Broome also served as Chief of Orthopedics at the U.S. Public Health Hospital in Brighton. He spent most of his career at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, where he served as Chief of Staff from 2001 to 2003. He was a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Emergency Room Committee of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Dr. Broome was also a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, Greater New Bedford Civil War Round Table and the First Congregational Church of Marion.

He leaves his wife Betty (Kelley) Broome; his sons, Ian S. Broome and Thomas H. Broome; his daughter Allison B. Gile and her husband Christopher C. Gile; and grandchildren Luke, Jake and Alexandra Gile. Additionally he leaves his sister Ann “Ginger” B. Wilkes and her husband Thurston E. Wilkes II and nephews T. E. “Tad” Wilkes III and Carter Wilkes; his sister Elizabeth B. Mayo and her husband Gerald E. Mayo, and his sister Dr. Sarah J. Broom and her husband Richard H. McKey.

Dr. Broome loved his family, literature and travel. He liked to meet people and to tell jokes and stories. He enjoyed his career, and he was glad to have the opportunity to meet thousands of people from all walks of life. His curiosity and interest in history spurred him to travel widely.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 13th from 5 – 8 PM at Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett, MA. His Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 11 AM at the First Congregational Church, 28 Main Street, Marion, MA. Flowers are acceptable or charitable contributions may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 2155 Terry Road, Jackson, MS 39204 and Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.

Mattapoisett Lions Club Events

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•Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 7 at 1:00 pm– At Veteran’s Park at the Lighthouse.  Meet the Easter Bunny! The hunt will be done in sections for different ages groups. This is a FREE Community Event! Please bring your used eyeglasses for donation to the “Lions Eye Research Project”.

•Save the date – Saturday, May 19 – recycle your appliances and electronics—location donated by the Village Scoop

•Young Leaders in Service Awards – If you are a youth group leader, ages

12-18 that do community service and would like more information, please call

Marianne at 508-415-7083

The Mattapoisett Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Chowder House.

Our Guest speaker on Wednesday, April 11 will be Tracey Travers from the Brain Injury Association of America. If you would like to be our guest, please contact KL Joe Murray at lion41753@cs.com.

Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Mattapoisett Lions Club, please contact KL Joe at lion41753@cs.com or visit our website www.mattapoisettlionsclub.org

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.

Fire Safety

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Each year, thousands of acres of forests are damaged or destroyed by uncontrolled wildfires. Some are random acts of nature. Human hands intentionally set others. However, many are the results of careless open burning practices. Many of us in the Northeast think of the wildfire phenomenon as being exclusive to the Midwest and Western states. However, this year’s unseasonably warm weather and lack of snowfall during the winter present conditions that are perfect for rapid-fire development.

So let’s say you have decided to burn some brush this season. First you must obtain an Open Burning Permit from the local Fire Department. In Mattapoisett, these permits are available for a  $10 fee and must be applied for in person. Once you have obtained the permit, the next step would be to prepare the area in which you plan to arrange your burn pile. With proper site preparation and forethought, you should enjoy burning brush with reasonable safety. Taking the time to plan an outdoor burning area, preparing the burn site and equipping yourself with the basic fire suppression tools before lighting the match will dramatically reduce the chance of your burn pile getting out of control and becoming a 9-1-1 call.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) is the state agency that regulates open burning permits from January 15 through April 30. Each day the Mass DEP sends confirmation to local Fire Departments allowing for the daily open burning of brush. Conditions that may prevent open burning from occurring on any particular day include: high winds, no wind / stagnant air and heavy fog. High winds pose a threat to potential fire spread while low winds do not allow for proper smoke disbursement.

With a valid Open Burning Permit, the following materials are allowed:

•Brush, cane, driftwood, and forestry debris from other than commercial or industrial land clearing operations.

•Materials associated with the pruning of trees, infected limbs, and agricultural pruning.

Materials NOT allowed statewide:

•Leaves, grass, hay, stumps and household trash

•Construction materials and debris

•Commercial and/or industrial land clearing

When you are looking to begin burning, never use gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to start the fire. The risk of personal injury is far too great when you use an accelerant. Use paper and kindling to start the fire and slowly add brush, maintaining control of the pile. Be mindful of children and pets, always keeping them at a safe distance.

Once the fire has started, you must remain with the burn pile until it is completely out. Be sure to have rakes, a garden hose, and an extinguisher in the area you are burning. It is also a good idea to have one or two five-gallon buckets of water as well. If at any point, you feel the fire is beyond your control, immediately call 9-1-1 and request the Fire Department’s assistance.

Is it really out? An out of control fire can rise unexpectedly from the ashes of an outdoor burn that homeowners thought they had extinguished. Even when a fire stops smoking and appears to be out, the onset of wind may re-kindle it and quickly propel into a brush fire. To truly ensure the pile is out, drown it with water while turning over the ashes. Repeat this several times until the ashes are completely saturated.

Please remember to be fire safe this burn season and help protect your community from damaging brush fires.

These and other Fire Safety Tips can be found on the Mattapoisett Fire Department web page at www.mattapoisett.net. Any additional questions regarding Fire Safety, contact Lt. Patrick Saltmarsh at 508-758-4150 or by emailing psaltmarsh@mattapoisett.net

Wareham and Marion Rabies Clinic

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A rabies clinic will be held for both cats and dogs at the Marion Animal Hospital at 303 Wareham Rd. Marion MA on Sunday, April 22, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Non-residents are always welcomed. The cost is $15 for each rabies vaccine.  All animals must be properly restrained. Licensing will be available for Wareham residents only. All proceeds will go to a charitable organization.

Buzzards Bay Coalition and YMCA Exploration Camp

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Spring is here and summer is coming soon! This summer the Buzzards Bay Coalition and YMCA SouthCoast are proud to offer the new River Exploration Camp. This weeklong day camp will be full of hands-on activities for kids explore the Mattapoisett River from its headwaters to Buzzards Bay.

River Exploration Camp is just one of the ways the Bay Coalition and YMCA SouthCoast are partnering to help kids explore the Bay and watershed this summer. As part of a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Bay Coalition will provide Bay stewardship programs for traditional day camps at Camp Massasoit in Mattapoisett and at Camp Frederick Douglass in New Bedford. Campers of all ages will engage in hands-on, exploratory activities designed to connect them to their Bay. This partnership allows the Bay Coalition to further its mission of helping people to discover Buzzards Bay while providing new opportunities for the YMCA’s summer camp programming.

Campers who want to dig a little deeper can sign up for one of two weeks of River Exploration Camp. (July 9-13 for ages 9-11 or August 13-17 for ages 12-14). Campers will spend the week in an in-depth study of the Mattapoisett River. Starting from a home base at Camp Massasoit at the mouth of the river, campers will travel upriver to YMCA property on Snipatuit Pond in Rochester, where the river begins. Campers will learn what it takes to be a river biologist while hiking, seining, water sampling, and creating a Mattapoisett River Field Guide.

YMCA SouthCoast has been a leading provider of quality day camp programs for more than 50 years. Camp Massasoit and Camp Frederick Douglass collectively serve hundreds of local children, ranging from ages 5 to 14. This summer, the Buzzards Bay Coalition will put a Bay-focused spin on camp activities. Children at Camp Frederick Douglass will engage in water testing, searching for plankton, and exploring easily overlooked habitats in downtown New Bedford. At Camp Massasoit, campers will muck around in the salt marsh, seine in the estuary, and explore the intertidal zone. All activities are designed to tap into campers’ natural curiosity and desire to explore. They will form a bond with the natural environment that hopefully will last a lifetime.

The Bay Coalition encourages all of its supporters to consider YMCA summer camps for their children to form lasting relationships with peers and the local environment. Registration forms can be found at www.ymcasouthcoast.org and more information can be found at: www.savebuzzardsbay.org/Camps

ORRHS Memorable Teachers

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Construction on Old Rochester Regional High School started March 1960. The $2,350,000 junior and senior high school opened its doors September 1961 with 712 students. Bringing the students to the school required multiple bus trips (almost all students travelled by bus).  Rochester had four bus trips, Marion had six trips and Mattapoisett had six trips. Rochester won the earliest pick up time of 6:40 am on Neck Road.

As with any school, there are always teachers who made a lasting impression and such was the case with the class of ’62.  Paul Haman, Mathematics teacher, was a favorite. Who can forget the frog dissection in Frank Almeida’s Biology class. Len Roberts’ English class was memorable, not to mention the raised “stage” area in his classroom for added effect. Mr. Setteducati made chemistry very interesting — especially the time he left the chlorine gas on. Another unforgettable chemistry class used an acid that left the whole school complaining about a nasty smelling odor for the day. Remembering Vera Jozefek’s bookkeeping class brought back many fond memories for some classmates.

As our senior year was coming to an end, May 1962 saw the formation of the National Honor Society of ORR. A formal program was held with students, parents and guests. On the center of the stage on a table were four candles and a torch symbolizing the high ideals of the honor society: scholarship, leadership, character and service. The new members from the senior class inducted were Ross Hopkins, Barbara Harriman, Irene Sullivan and Judy Furnans. The program concluded with a performance by the Glee Club and a speech by Everett S. Allen, assistant to the Editor of the Standard Times.

ORRHS 50-Year Reunion (Class of ‘62)

            Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 1962 will have its 50th year high school reunion Saturday, August 4. If you, or someone you know, did not receive the “Save the Date Card”, we would like to hear from you. For further information call 508-748-0373 or contact nd2no22@verizon.net.

Marion Council on Aging

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The monthly speaker series on Wednesday, April 4 at 1:00 pm at the Marion Police Station will be focusing on Long Term Care Insurance. What is it, how does it work, what does it cost, are there other options and who will pay for my long-term care? Please join us for this informative session. Preregistration is not required.

The Marion Council on Aging will be sponsoring a trip to Trader Joe’s in Hyannis with a stop at the Christmas Tree Shop and lunch on Tuesday, April 17. The van will be leaving Marion at 11:00 am. Please call the office to reserve your spot.

The next podiatry clinic will be held on Monday, April 30. Appointments are needed.

Friends of Old Rochester Music

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Come to the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 pm for a reception with light refreshments and then join us at 7:00 pm for a Night of Jazz. The evening will feature traditional and student-arranged pieces presented by the Senior High Chorus, Jazz Band, and Combo. The Junior High Jazz Band will also take the stage. Tickets are priced at $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. All proceeds from ticket sales and raffles are used by the Friends of Old Rochester Music to promote and support music programs in the Old Rochester Junior and Senior High Schools. Show your enthusiasm for live music and enjoy an evening with us.

2012 Lillian B. Lamoureux Music Scholarship

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The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications for the 2012 Lillian B. Lamoureux Music Scholarship. Named for the president of the board of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (for nearly 20 years) and now president emerita, the scholarship was established in 2000 to support young musicians who intend to pursue their music education.

Candidates must be SouthCoast residents, 15 to 21 years old, involved in an instrumental or vocal performance program and intending to continue such music study. Candidates must submit two letters of recommendation from music teachers, including a current vocal/instrumental instructor. The deadline for applications and letters of recommendation is Friday, April 13.

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Committee and Dr. David MacKenzie, Music Director, will review all applications and select five finalists. Finalists will perform two pieces of contrasting character for the audition panel on Saturday, April 28.

The winner will be notified prior to the NBSO’s Season Finale Concert at 8:00 pm on May 12 at the Zeiterion Theatre located in New Bedford. Tickets to the performance will be provided to the winner.

The winner will receive a $1,000 stipend. Applications can be obtained by calling the NBSO office at 508-999-6276 or by visiting www.nbsymphony.org.

MAC Beginner Watercolor Class

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The Marion Art Center is holding a Beginner Watercolor Class on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The class runs from April 3 to May 22.

This course is designed for adults who would like to try watercolor painting, but do not know where to start. Students will explore different techniques, while working on landscape, still life, figurative, and/or imaginative painting, in a nurturing environment.

Tuition for the eight-week session is:  $160 for Members of the Art Center and $175 for non-members. Materials are not included. A suggested supply list is available upon request.

The instructor Patricia White is a painter and Gallery Instructor at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She is past President of the Marion Art Center and a current Exhibition Committee Member. She studied Realist Painting at the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts, and has shown her work in numerous exhibitions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including the Marion Art Center, The Jonathan Bourne Library, The Wareham Library , Don’s Art Shop of Warren, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Gift Shop of The Cape Code Museum of Art.

To register, please call the Marion Art Center at 508-748-1266.