ACC Baseball
Sweeps Into Brockton Boston College
set to host Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, May 2nd at
Campanelli Stadium
April
30, 2009 - Brockton, MA - The Boston College Eagles will host
the Miami Hurricanes in ACC conference play on Saturday, May 2nd
at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton. Saturday’s first pitch is
scheduled for 6:00 PM.
The
Eagles make their annual trip to Campanelli Stadium where they
have previously faced opponents such as Notre Dame, Maryland,
and Duke. This spring, Boston College welcomes the University of
Miami Hurricanes, a college baseball powerhouse and current
top-25 team.
The
contest lends itself to be a pivotal matchup between two teams
off to exceptional starts in 2009. The Eagles opened up
conference play by taking two of three games from then
sixth-ranked Florida State; accomplishing something no team has
ever done before. Florida State previously had been 43-5 in
games during the conference’s opening weekend since 1992, and
had never lost a conference-play opening series.
Boston
College (28-17 Overall, 11-11 ACC) has been led by Junior C Tony
Sanchez, named the ACC’s Player of the Week twice already this
season. A hot prospect for this Spring’s MLB Draft, Sanchez is
batting .366 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI this year. Sanchez
hails from Miami, Florida.
The
Miami Hurricanes (29-15 Overall, 13-11 ACC) are currently ranked
13th in the nation. The Hurricanes have had two
players recognized as the ACC Pitcher of the Week. Junior closer
Kyle Bellamy and Junior starter David Gutierrez earned the
honors earlier in the season.
Campanelli
Stadium is home of the Can-Am League’s Brockton Rox. Tickets
for the game between Boston College and Miami are currently
available at www.brocktonrox.com
or by calling the Brockton Rox Ticket Office at (508) 559-7000.
Admission for the game is $5.
April 30, 2009 -
Norton, MA - The Town of Norton will be holding a health fair on
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the Norton High
School Cafeteria. This event is open to all Norton residents.
Participants include:
Bob Moreau, DMD - Pediatric Dentist, Diabetes & Hypertension
- Walgreens, WIC, Roche Bros. & Chef John, Nutritional
Supplements, The Cupboard of Kindness, Whole Foods Market
Bellingham, Massage Therapy by Heavenly Physique, Oasis
Therapeutic Massage, Audage Oasis for Health, Chiropractor
Judith Giustini, Reiki & Craniosacral Therapy by Rev. Donna
Madden, Norton Public Library, Houghton Physical Therapy,
Deicura Day Care, American Cancer Society, Emergency
Preparedness, Ophthalmologist Dr. Ted Bukowski, Norton Fire
Dept, Bristol County Sheriff’s - Are you O.K.? program, Home
Instead, Bristol County Mosquito Control, Ear Conning, Community
VNA, Tobacco Prevention, benefits for Town of Norton Employees
and more.
April
28, 2009 - Boston, MA - House lawmakers have overwhelmingly
backed a plan to raise the state sales tax, despite a threatened
veto from Gov. Deval Patrick.
Rain
or Shine
May 2, 2009 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Town Hall Parking Lot, 70 East
Main Street, Norton
This
event is open to Norton residents only, proof of residency is
required. For more information contact the Norton Board of
Health at 508-285-0263 or view
the flyer here.
What Do I
Bring?
Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene, Engine Degreaser, Brake
Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner, Transmission Fluid, Car Wax, Polishes,
Driveway Sealer, Roofing Tar, Swimming Pool
Chemicals, Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides, Chemical
Fertilizers, Weed Killers, Moth Balls, Flea
Control Products, Expired/Outdated/Unused Prescription
Drugs/Medicine, Syringes (must be in a sealed container), Rubber
Cement, Airplane Glue, Fiberglass Resins, Photo Chemicals,
Chemistry Sets, Furniture Polish, Floor & Metal Polish, Oven
Cleaner, Drain & Toilet Cleaner, Spot Remover, Rug &
Upholstery Cleaner, Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies, Oil Based
Paints, Stains & Varnishes, Wood Preservatives (except Penta),
Paint Strippers/Thinners, Solvent Adhesives
and Lighter Fluid.
How
Can I Safely Transport These Hazardous Materials?
ONCE YOU HAVE ARRIVED DO
NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE!
Leaving materials in original containers.
Tighten Caps and lids.
Sort and pack separately: oil paint,
pesticides, and household cleaners.
Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and
pad with newspaper.
NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
Pack your car and drive directly to the site.
NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material.
Highway
Department:
The Highway Department will be open
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for drop off convenience for the following
items: Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Propane Cylinders, Mercury
and Fluorescent Tubes.
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
Massachusetts
Continues its Response to Outbreak of Swine Flu 20 confirmed swine flu
cases in United States; none in Massachusetts at this time
April
28, 2009 - Boston,
MA — State health officials continue to work closely with
partners at the federal, state and local level to respond to the
swine flu outbreak in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
has declared the outbreak of swine flu a public health
emergency.
As
part of that declaration, federal officials have begun shipment
of significant quantities of materials to help states prepare
and respond to the spread of swine flu. These materials include
antiviral medications for treatment of individuals who are sick,
along with other medical equipment and supplies that may be
needed if the current situation changes. Massachusetts will
begin receiving initial quantities of these materials in the
coming days.
“This
is understandably a concerning time for Massachusetts residents
who have heard so much about swine flu over the past couple of
days,” said DPH Commissioner John Auerbach. “However, I want
to assure everyone that our team is working overtime on this
matter and I am confident that we are taking all necessary
precautions to protect the people of the Commonwealth.”
DPH
officials continue to take steps to increase surveillance of
influenza-like illness in Massachusetts, asking health care
providers and hospital emergency departments to be on the
lookout for flu-like symptoms — especially in people who have
recently traveled to Mexico or any of the U.S. states which have
confirmed cases. If a provider suspects a patient may be
infected with swine flu, DPH requests that they perform and
submit a swab test for laboratory testing.
Even
though no cases have been identified in Massachusetts, there are
steps that everyone can take to prevent getting or spreading any
type of influenza: wash your hands often with soap and water or
with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; cough or sneeze into a
tissue or into your elbow instead of into your hands; and if
you’re sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact
with others to avoid infecting them.
Swine
influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A
influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in
pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections
can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu
happen in people who are around pigs but it’s possible for
swine flu viruses to spread from person to person as well. Swine
flu is not transmitted by food and you cannot get swine flu by
eating pork products.
Norton High
School Parent Advisory Board’s 1st 5K Run/Walk
April
27, 2009 - Norton, MA – The Norton Parent Advisory Board will
be holding it’s first annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 3rd,
2009 at the Everett Leonard Park located at 6 Parker Street in
Norton. The Run/Walk will begin at 11:00 am (rain or shine) and
a Kid’s Run will begin at 10:30 am.
Registration
will begin at 9:30 am and will be $20 on Race Day. The
registration fee for all students will be $15 and for kids
participating in the Fun Run, the fee is $5. This is going to be
a fun, community event with a DJ, Marathon Physical Therapy,
prizes, t-shirts and refreshments/food. It is flat course, which
will be great for all running levels. The overall Male and
Female top finishers will receive trophies. Medals will be
distributed to Male and Females in the following age categories
18-under; 19-29 ; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60+
All
proceeds from Run4NortonHigh 5K, will directly benefit NHS and
will be distributed by the Norton High School Parent Advisory
Board, in partnership with NHS administration/staff, will be
used to support and enrich high school programs and experiences.
Overall
Male and Female finishers will receive trophies.
Male and Females in the following age categories will
receive medals:
Places
1st-3rd 18-under
Places
1st-3rd 19-29
Places
1st-3rd 30-39
Places
1st-3rd 40-49
Places
1st-3rd 50-59
Places
1st-3rd 60+
“Proceeds
from Run4NortonHigh 5K, distributed by the Norton High School
Parent Advisory Board, in
partnership with NHS administration/staff, will be used to
support and enrich high school programs
and experiences.”
Register by mail.
Click
here to print out the form. Fill it out and mail it with
your check.Print out one copy per entrant. Please sign
at the bottom.
T-shirts
guaranteed to pre-registered participants. Sizes based on
availability.
Children's
Advocacy Center of Bristol County 2nd Annual Fundraiser
April
27, 2009 - The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County will
be holding its Second Annual Fundraiser on Friday, May 1, 2009.
The CAC will host a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. at Rachel's
Lakeside in Dartmouth. The event will include a silent auction
of a raffle in recognition of child abuse and sexual assault
prevention.
Bristol
County District Attorney Sam Sutter and his office have
partnered with the CAC to highlight child abuse prevention.
District Attorney Sutter's office has also consistently
supported the work of the CAC. The CAC provides valuable tools
to help improve prosecution efforts, provide medical and health
services, and other important services to victims.
The
CAC also has the support from the mayors of Bristol County's
four cities. Mayors Scott Lang of New Bedford, Robert Correia of
Fall River, Charles Crowley of Taunton and Kevin Dumas of
Attleboro are all serving as honorary chairmen for this event.
The
CAC of Bristol County's mission is to assist children and
families who have been victimized by abuse, particularly sexual
abuse. The agency serves all children and families in
Bristol County who are referred for the investigation and
healing of child maltreatment.
The
CAC model is based on a philosophy that it takes a team of
dedicated professionals sharing their knowledge, skills and
resources to serve the needs of children and families that are
victims of abuse. The Children's Advocacy Center of
Bristol County serves as a child friendly place for community
partners with collective expertise to participate in the
investigation of reported allegations of sexual abuse, severe
physical abuse, witnesses to violence and abuse to disabled
persons. The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County is a
place which assists in the streamlined investigation and healing
for child victims of abuse. The CAC also assists in the
teaming and monitoring of cases to ensure no child falls through
the cracks. Outreach and prevention for child abuse and sexual
assault awareness through various community events and education
to children and their caregivers are part of the agency's
mandate as well.
The
CAC, which is a non-profit agency, is asking for the public's
support through sponsorships and ticket purchases. Hawthorn
Medical Associates has already signed on as the presenting
sponsor for this event.
Tickets
for the event are $40 each, and are available for purchase at
Baker Books in Dartmouth, by calling the agency at 508-674-6111
or www.cacofbc.org.
BOOK REVIEW
7TH
Heaven (Fiction)
Author: James Patterson
Review by Shirley
Hogan
About
the Author James
Patterson is the world’s most popular thriller writer,
with over 150 million copies of his books in print
worldwide. Some of his best sellers include- 1ST
To Die, 2ND Chance, 3RD Degree, 4TH
of July, 5TH Horseman and 6TH
Target. They all include the "Women’s Murder
Club". For more information you can visit www.jamespatterson.com.
Michael
Campion, extremely well known son of California’s
ex- Governor, is missing. Often compared to the
Kennedy family, Michael has been very sheltered
due to an incurable heart defect.
Detective
Lindsey Boxer and her partner Rich have been
assigned to this case after Michael has been
missing for three months. In addition to working
on this case they are also given a case
involving fires in the homes of only the very
rich.
Many
leads came in, one of which directed Lindsey and
Rich to a prostitute who was said to be the last
person to see Michael. Also, whoever committed
the arsons left the same clue at each house
proving they were not accidents.
This
is the seventh installment of the "Women’s
Murder Club"- all friends of Lindsey’s.
They are a varied group of women who work
together to solve crimes.
James
Patterson has added just enough balance
including excitement, gore, mystery and curious
events to keep interest throughout. I definitely
would recommend this book. What a great read. I
have rated this book four out of five stars.
LOCAL EVENT
Presentation
on DaVinci at EPOCH
April 16, 2009 -
Norton, MA — EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton, located at 190
Mansfield Ave., will host an Art Matters presentation on
Leonardo DaVinci on Wednesday, April 22, at 2 p.m. One of
the greatest painters in the world had a lot more to offer than
paintings. DaVinci was a scientist, a chemist, a designer of
military equipment and strategy, a concert level musician, a
sculptor and an inventor. Join us for a look into all the works
of Leonardo DaVinci and the vision that was his genius.
The public is invited
to attend this presentation; however, space is limited so
reservations are requested. Please call 508-285-3355 to make a
reservation or for more information.
Red
Sox vs. Yankees
Win a chance to watch
the Boston Red Sox play the NY Yankees and help animals in need!
April
16, 2009 - Plainville, MA - Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is
offering the chance to win two tickets to watch the Boston Red
Sox play the NY Yankees at Fenway Park on Friday August 21,
2009 at 7:05pm. The tickets are Field Box seats valued at
$125 each (section 19, box 42, Row H.)
Donations
are $5 each or 6 for $25 and are tax deductible. All proceeds
benefit Angelcat Haven. Entrants need not be present to win.
Call Angelcat Haven's message center at 508-203-4240 for further
information or email info@angelcathaven.com
for tickets. Tickets are also available at Seven Arrows Herb
Farm in Seekonk. Winners will be announced on July 31, 2009.
Angelcat
Haven (ACH) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization
dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats in Southeastern
Massachusetts. For more information, or to volunteer, please
call our message center at (508) 203-4240, email info@angelcathaven.com
or visit www.angelcathaven.com.
Tax deductible donations can be sent to Angelcat Haven, 36 Bacon
square, Plainville, MA 02762
April 16, 2009 -
Taunton, MA - This week's guest on Talking Taunton with
George Colajezzi is Mary McLaughlin of Comcast, who will
discuss the conversion to DTV and the plans Comcast has to
attract and keep customers after the June conversion by the FCC
and commercial TV stations nationwide.
Call George and Mary
McLaughlin during the show at 508-673-1480 with your
questions and comments. Tune in and be "in the
know."
Talking
Taunton broadcasts live every Thursday afternoon
2-3pm from Runes Cafe in downtown Taunton.
Tune
in to WSAR 1480 AM or listen live online at: www.wsar.com.
Only
on the legendary 5,000 watts
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