Rochester Historical Society

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Starting October off in a big way, the Rochester Historical Society will be at the fair on October 1. We will be selling all things Rochester: T-shirts, 4 styles of sweatshirts, hats, denim shirts, books, boxes, tick-tack-toes, maps, as well as baked goods to keep up your strength as you wander the fair.

            October 19 at 7:00 will be our monthly meeting and program at the museum at 355 County Road. The topic will be announced soon.

            On October 22, we will continue our fall tradition of an Open House to introduce our new exhibit, “Maps, Signs and Celebrations” along with a Cranberry Bake Sale, Raffles, Fresh Cranberries and all of our Rochester items. The hours will be 10:00-3:00 at the Museum at 355 County Road. If it should rain, we will move indoors, but we’re predicting lovely fall weather.

Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop

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Experience the fun and adventure of scouting with Troop 53 Mattapoisett. Join us Sunday, October 2 from 11-1 at Dunseith/Seahorse Park. Test your hatchet-throwing skills, participate in a team challenge and see what scouting is all about. Call or text 508-245-2948 for more info.

            Check out our Facebook page at Mattapoisett Troop 53.

Joseph A. Kobak, Jr.

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Joseph A. Kobak, Jr., 91, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Horne) Kobak.

            Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Freitas) Kobak, he lived in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett all of his life.

            Joseph was an avid golfer and member at Reservation Golf Club. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and going to Mike’s Restaurant. Joseph worked as a teacher, principal, and athletic director for many years in the Mattapoisett and Lakeville school districts.

            Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Kobak; and his daughter Barbara Kobak.

            No services are scheduled at this time.

Pythagorean Lodge

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The Officers and Brethren of Pythagorean Lodge A.F. & A.M. cordially invite the public to attend and witness the installation of officer’s ceremony for the 2022/2023 Masonic year to be held Saturday, October 8 at 9 am at the Old Landing Wharf (adjacent to Burr Brothers), Front Street, Marion.

            This will be a beautiful display of the Freemasons, their regalia and a rare opportunity to witness a public ritual.

            The event will be attended and officiated by Most Worshipful Richard Maggio and his Suite from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. We hope you will be able to attend.

Kathleen E. Hoye

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Kathleen E. Hoye DMD 1968 – 2022

            Kathy departed our world all too soon after a tremendous, courageous, fierce fight against breast cancer. She chose life at every turn and fought with every ounce of energy she had until peacefully passing, surrounded by her family.

            Kathy was an artist, baker of special occasion treats, CrossFit warrior, athletic pole dancer, avid gardener, admirer of eighty’s music and so much more. Her Beef Wellington was looked forward to every New Year’s Eve with great anticipation and both her Pumpkin and Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes were devoured during family holiday meals. She loved spending time in Mattapoisett where she enjoyed paddle boarding, sunning on the sand listening to audio books, taking walks to Ned’s Point, and making dishes with quahogs she gathered herself. Competing in Half Marathons with sisters, obsession with sugar skulls and dragonflies, appreciation of beautiful color and detail in all things, aerial silk with her daughters, and spreading joyous confusion in her unique sense of humor were among her many passions.

            Kathy was a driving force to be reckoned with and knew what she wanted. She was direct, unyielding, and a perfectionist in her work. When asked what she was most proud of among her many accomplishments, she unhesitatingly answered, “being a mom”. Patients held captive in her dental chair were often regaled with stories of her children’s escapades and accomplishments or her husband’s lack of cleaning skills.

            Kathy is survived by her loving husband Kurt C. Federow, and their smart, strong, beautiful daughters, Kiley, Keira, and Krista.

            She is also survived by her mother Carolyn J. (Driscoll) Hoye, and her siblings: Kristin Frizzi, Lauren Kavanagh, Meghan Morrison, and Daniel Hoye. Kathy was predeceased by her father, Dr. Charles E. Hoye III, DMD.

            Kathy attended Coyle Cassidy High school, graduating class of ‘86. She obtained a BFA in illustration from RISD, class of ’90. After several years of working, Kathy changed direction and decided to follow in her father’s footsteps, going through the challenging steps of returning to school to earn her Bachelor’s in Biology to successfully apply to Dental school, graduating with her DMD from Tufts in 2003. She went on to purchase her first dental practice in Needham in 2008, before also purchasing her father’s Taunton location as her second location in 2012.

            Calling hours for Dr. Hoye were held on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Saint Mary’s Church, 114 St. Mary’s Square, Taunton. A lunch reception followed at Riverhouse, 260 W. Water Street, Taunton. To sign guestbook, light a candle, facility or church directions please visit her tribute page at www.hathawayfunerals.com.

            Runway for Recovery is charitable organization that helps women and families with the challenges of breast cancer and assisted Kathy and her family during her battle – www.runwayforrecovery.org

McDermott, Thompson Swap Seats

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Tuesday night’s brief Rochester Conservation Commission meeting featured an unexpected twist as the commissioners approved full member Kevin Thompson’s request to be dropped down to an associate member.

            The commission then voted to promote recently installed associate member Carl H. McDermott III to full membership. Chairman Chris Gerrior added that McDermott’s promotion will now need to be approved by the Select Board.

            Gerrior explained after the vote that Thompson, a full member for four years, requested the downgrade because he was finding it hard to make the time to participate. “He was attending on Zoom,” Gerrior said. “It was hard for him to find the time. He has two school-age children. One has a regular commitment on Tuesday night.”

            Gerrior also announced during the meeting that there was no update on the 89 Box Turtle Drive Enforcement Order. He said that is neither good nor bad news. The issue’s resolution is “going well,” said Gerrior.

            The commission recently issued fines to the owner of 89 Box Turtle Drive for wetland code violations, specifically working closer than 25 feet from wetlands without a permit. After months of no contact with the board, the property owner’s attorney, Timothy Angley, appeared via Zoom in August to report that his client is engineering plans that were to be ready in mid-September.

            The next meeting of the Rochester Conservation Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School library and via Zoom.

Rochester Conservation Commission

By Michael J. DeCicco

Audition for a Holiday Classic

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The Marion Art Center (the MAC) Theater announces open auditions for the upcoming production of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, adapted for radio from Charles Dickens’ novella by Anthony Palermo, directed by Rick Sherburne.

            Auditions will be held in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater on Saturday, October 1, 12:00-2:00 pm and Sunday, October 2, 2:00-4:00 pm, with callbacks on Monday, October 3 at 7:00 pm if necessary. The MAC is located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion. Performance dates are scheduled December 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 2022. Some dates are subject to change. Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm while Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. Only fully vaccinated actors will be considered for roles.

            Auditions will consist of the reading of scenes from the show for the many familiar characters: Scrooge, the Cratchits, Jacob Marley and the other spirits of Christmas and numerous supporting roles. While this is written as a radio play, this production will focus on its storytelling nature, focusing on the quality of the performances as heard through the voice. As such, individual cast members may play multiple parts, and male and female roles may not be gender-bound. In short, those who wish to audition should come prepared to try out for whatever part appeals to them.

Further information can be found online at marionartcenter.org/auditions.

Celebrate the 150th year of the MNHM

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Celebrate the 150th year of the Marion Natural History Museum on October 21 at 7pm, the event is free.

            In 1872 Elizabeth Taber donated the building which houses the museum and the Elizabeth Taber library to “put some snap” into her hometown. Elizabeth herself donated her own natural history collections to our museum as well as the beautiful cabinets and furnishings, which still house our displays.

            In celebration of the Marion Natural History Museum’s 150th, the Museum is excited to present an introduction to the Museum’s latest display, the Coahuila Meteorite, with Mark Munkacsy. Mark is an amateur astronomer with the American Association of the Variable Star Observers and president of the Astronomical Society of Southern New England.

            The Coahuila Meteorite is on loan to the Marion Natural History Museum from the Mineralogical & Geological Museum, Harvard University. Mark will cover where the meteorite has been, how it formed, how old it is and what sequence of events may have occurred for it to appear here on earth.

            Refreshments will be provided thanks to the generosity of On the Go Takeout Catering. We will also be providing a satellite station to explore our night sky, Virtual Reality tour of our space programs, and an opportunity to view our beautiful new Bird Island mural. Help us celebrate this important anniversary for our museum and for our community.

Colby Rose Dowling

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Colby Rose Dowling, 26, passed away on September 21, 2022, in Taunton, MA.

            Colby was born on June 15, 1996 in New London, CT, to Dennis Dowling and Wendy Dowling.

            Colby graduated from Old Colony High School in 2014 where she completed her Cosmetology degree. She went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the New England Institute of Technology in 2018. She started her career as a hairdresser but her favorite job was counseling children from troubled homes and families. Her dream was to pursue a carrier in either criminal justice or continuing her involvement in helping disadvantaged children. She had an incredible way of connecting with children and providing them with the love and support they needed.

            Colby will most be remembered for being a loving daughter and sister. Her friendship, beautiful smile, kindness, generosity and talent will be missed.

            Colby is survived by her mother, Wendy; her sister, Baily; her grandparents, Lois and Fred; her aunts and uncles, Margaret, Denise, Jane, Bubba, Tim, Robert, Bryan, Shelley, Susan, Rick, Leslie, and Julie; her cousins, Miles, Nolan, Elaine, Ryan, Drew, Kevin, Julie, Jonathon, Joe, Kenny, Jimmy, Ashley, Nick, Tyler, Freddy, Tommy, Sophia, Palmer, Madelyn, Ava, and Levi.

            Colby is also survived by her loving furkids, Nova and Luna. She was a true lover of animals, especially her cats.

            Colby is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Dowling.

            Colby’s Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10 am in St. Anthony’s Church, Mattapoisett. All are invited to meet directly at Church. Her visiting hours will be held on Monday, September 26th, from 4-8 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett.

            Memorial donations can be made in Colby’s name to CARE southcoast, a volunteer-run, nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue center.

The Halloween Cover Contest

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Are you ready for some spooktacular fun? Dust off the cobwebs and sharpen those scary pencils! Your best Halloween artwork could be on the cover of The Wanderer and you could win a cash prize! Submit your best original Halloween drawing, photo, compilation, or artwork to enter for publication on our October 27 cover.

        Deadline for submitting artwork is Monday, October 17,at noon. Online voting will take place from October 19 to October 25. The cover winner will win $100 and his or her artwork will be on the October 27 cover of The Wanderer! All entries must be original; cover entries must contain completely original artwork and/or photos. No copied items, including traced clip art, will be considered for the contest. All entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed entry form, available in our office or on our website. A full list of rules and regulations can be found at www.wanderer.com. For more information, call our office at 508-758-9055.