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Wednesday, March 9,
2005
Casey in town this
Friday
Rep.
Paul Casey, D-Winchester, will be holding office hours on Friday, March
11, at the Stoneham Town Hall, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
50 years of history
The
Stoneham Historical Society will commemorate the past 50 years in town
with a slide presentation at Thursday's meeting of the historical
society.
The
presentation, called "Having a look at Stoneham 50 years ago or so," will
take place March 10 at the Historical Society and Museum located at 36
William St. The society is housed
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Fellowship
and refreshments begin at 7:15 p.m. followed by a short business meeting
beginning at 7:45 p.m. The Stoneham Historical Society is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to "Pride in our past; faith in our future" since
1922. Questions or concerns about membership, upcoming programs or the
organization may be directed to President Bee Russo, at 781-438-9488 or
those interested can visit the society's Web site at
www.geocities.com/stonehamhistoricalsociety .
Classical night at
Library
The
Friends of the Stoneham Public Library will present an evening of music at
the library, 431 Main Street, on Thursday, March 17, following their brief
business meeting.
Cecile
Grobe, concert pianist and composer, will perform in the Marcy Room at
7:30 p.m. Grobe received her formal training at the Julliard School of
Music, where she was a student of Lonny Epstein, Mozart specialist, and
Carl Friedberg, the last surviving student of Clara Schumann and Johannes
Brahms.
After
completing her studies, she went on to pursue a career as a concert
pianist, performing at recital halls such as Carnegie and Julliard. She
has been hailed by critics as a pianist of "unerring sensitivity," with
"disciplined romanticism," the keynote of her style.
The
performance is free, and is open to the public. Refreshments will be
served.
St. Patrick's auction next
week
St.
Patrick's Parish will hold their annual auction Saturday, March 19 at The
Crestview, 36 Montvale Ave. in Woburn.
The
event will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. and will include games, a dinner,
music, a live auction and silent auction and cash bar.
Tickets
can be obtained by contacting Rob Coles at 781-279-3379.
Garden Club to meet March
17
The
Stoneham Garden Club will meet on Thursday, March 17, at Whip Hill
Manor.
A light
luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. by hostess Ann Desmond and her
committee, followed by a brief business meeting. For our program this day,
club member and master gardener Ron Doyle will present "Gardening Basics,"
information on preparation and selection in the garden, with tips on
maintenance.
He will
also answer any questions at the end of his program. Guests are welcome.
Those attending are encouraged to contribute to the Scholarship Table and
also bring ink jet cartridges for our recycling program. For further
information, please call Jane at 781-438-9529.
Seniors to give
input
The
Stoneham Council on Aging and Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will
host a discussion with seniors at the Stoneham Senior Center on March 30
at 11 a.m.
Staff
from MVES will ask seniors for their thoughts on issues such as immediate
community needs, Social Security, housing and current services for elders.
All seniors, age 60 and over, are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be
served.
The
discussion is designed to identify the concerns and needs of elders in the
Stoneham community. Mystic Valley Elder Services will use this information
to develop programs and services that will better meet the needs of
caregivers and older adults in Stoneham.
Mystic
Valley Elder Services, Inc. (MVES) is a private, non-profit organization
that provides information and access to a comprehensive range of services
that address age-related needs. MVES serves over 10,000 individuals
annually in the communities of Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North
Reading, Reading, Stoneham, and Wakefield.
For
more information about MVES services, please call (781) 324-7705 or locate
them on the web at www.mves.org.
Time to chatter
The
Chatterbox Club will hold its meeting on Thursday, March 17 at noon at the
Jenks Senior Center in Winchester. Installation of new officers will be
held followed by a St. Patrick's Day luncheon.
Pottery painting new in
town
Stoneham
resident Christine Lanza recently launched a new pottery painting business
for clients in and around the Stoneham area, including Wakefield, Melrose,
and Reading. Called Pottery at Your Place, Lanza literally brings a
pottery painting studio into the homes of residents.
Modeled
after such highly successful home-party businesses like Tupperware,
MaryKay and Pampered Chef, Pottery at Your Place brings ceramic painting
into the client's home, office or gathering place and provides as much or
as little help and advice as the participants desire.
"My
clients turn a white piece of pottery into their own personal pieces of
art and memories that can be given as gifts or kept to enjoy," said
Lanza.
Lanza
is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a degree in
Fine Arts and Interior Design. She spent many years with corporations and
consulting firms handling interior design, furniture and artwork
selection, and space planning projects for companies such as Partners
Healthcare System, John Hancock Financial Services, Children's Hospital
and Boston College.
For
more information about Pottery at Your Place, contact Lanza at
781-662-9817 or visit the Web site www.potteryatyourplace.com .
Garden Club to meet March
17
The
Stoneham Garden Club will meet on Thursday, March 17, at Whip Hill
Manor.
A light
luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. by hostess Ann Desmond and her
committee, followed by a brief business meeting. For our program this day,
club member and master gardener Ron Doyle will present "Gardening Basics,"
information on preparation and selection in the garden, with tips on
maintenance.
He will
also answer any questions at the end of his program. Guests are welcome.
Those attending are encouraged to contribute to the Scholarship Table and
also bring ink jet cartridges for our recycling program. For further
information, please call Jane at 781-438-9529.
New bank face
Janice
T. Houghton, president and CEO of StonehamBank, recently announced the
appointment of Kerri D'Antuono as sales and service assistant branch
manager of the Billerica branch..
D'Antuono
joins StonehamBank from Boston Federal Savings Bank in Burlington, where
she held a variety of positions over the years. Most recently D'Antuono
covered Boston Federal's Burlington and Billerica branches as floating
assistant manager.
"Kerri's
is a perfect fit for StonehamBanks Billerica branch team. Her vast
knowledge in retail banking, years of experience in customer service and
commitment to the community align perfectly with StonehamBank's
philosophy." said Houghton.
D'Antuono
is a lifelong resident of Billerica and graduate of Shawsheen Valley
Technical. She currently attends New England College of Finance in Boston.
During her spare time D'Antuono dedicates many hours assisting the
Billerica Youth Football Program and National AIDS Foundation.
"It's
exciting to be part of a community bank that recognizes the importance of
giving back. I'm very fortunate to be a part of StonehamBank's commitment
to the community," she said. "With over 30 years of support in Billerica
and more than 117 years in business, StonehamBank is a company I am proud
to represent."
New Hall of Fame
members
The
second induction of the Stoneham High School Athletic Hall of Fame for the
Class of 2004 will be held on Saturday, April 2, at the Montvale Plaza,
Montvale Avenue, Stoneham. Social Hour is at 6:30 p.m.; Dinner at 8
p.m.
This
year's inductees are:
Herant
John Adzigian - Class of 1931---Football, Basketball, Baseball.
Don
Whiston --- Class of 1945---Hockey.
Jack
French --- Class of 1963--- Football, Basketball, Baseball.
Greg
Wright --- Class of 1966 --- Football, Hockey, Track.
Mike
McLaughlin --- Class of 1974--- Football, Wrestling, Baseball.
Joe
McLaughlin --- Class of 1975 --- Football, Hockey, Wrestling, Track.
Alice
Barry --- Class of 1976 --- Field Hockey, Basketball, Track.
Terese
Kwiatkowski --- Class of 1979.
Scott
Boretti --- Class of 1981 --- Soccer, Hockey, Baseball.
Christine
Carr --- Class of 1989 --- Volleyball, Softball.
Maria
Zarella --- Class of 1993 --- Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Track.
T.J.
Sheedy --- Class of 1994 --- Soccer, Hockey, Baseball.
Boys
Basketball Team ---1972-1973 Middlesex League Champions.
Tickets
are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Stoneham High Athletic
Office, 149 Franklin Street, Stoneham. For questions and information, feel
free to contact the Athletic Office at 781-279-3806.
Kid focus at
Library
Stories
& More is a 45-minute program for children in Grades K-2 combining
stories, activities and a craft. This month's program, "Excellent Eggs",
will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 3 p.m. Registration is required
Creative
Kids is a 60-minute program for children in Grades 3-5 combining stories,
activities and a craft. This month's program is inspired by April Fool's
Day and is called "Who's Tricking Who?" It will be held on Thursday, March
24 at 3 p.m. Registration is required.
Elementary
School Book Group will be meeting on Wednesday, March 23 at 4 p.m. to
discuss Clifford's "Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library". All elementary
school students are invited to attend. No registration is needed.
The
Teen Book Group will be meeting on Monday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. to
discuss Christopher Paolini's "Eragon". All teens are invited to attend.
No registration is needed.
Registration
for Spring Storytime sessions will begin at 1pm on Monday March 21. The
following programs will be offered for eight weeks from April 5 through
May 27: Baby Lapsit for 12-24 months with an adult on Wednesdays at
10:15a.m. Tales for 2s with an adult on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Tales for
3s with an adult on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Storytime for 4s & 5s on
Thursdays or Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
Police issue solicitation
policy
In
keeping with his policy, Police Chief Gregory O'Keefe issues press
releases periodically to make citizens aware of active solicitation in
Stoneham so that citizens can make informed, personal decisions as to
which, if any, organizations they wish to donate. O'Keefe received a
notice from the Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers' Association
that they are currently conducting their Annual Fundraiser.
Residents
of Stoneham will receive telephone calls requesting that they purchase
tickets to a comedy basketball game between the M.E.P.O.A. Allstars and
the Harlem Rockets on Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at Malden High School.
If you choose to donate to this organization they will send one of their
drivers to deliver your tickets and pick up your contribution.
The
Stoneham Police Department does not endorse any charity or fundraiser.
Ascolillo shoots,
scores
In
December, Stoneham's Anthony "Tony" Ascolillo successfully challenged
other local 8 - 9 year old boys at the Boys and Girls Club to advance as a
competitor at the Elks Metro North District Competition held in January at
the Ferrydale School in Everett.
A total
of 6 finalists, representing Stoneham Elks Lodge #2211, journeyed to the
Metro-North District competition in Everett. 5 of these 6 placed in the
competition with Tony winning the 8-9 year-old division and advancing to
the State Competition held in Maynard.
The
Elks National "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Program is America's largest
non-commercial co-educational sports program. Over 3 million boys and
girls participate annually in this event throughout the states. This
spirited competition gives youngsters an opportunity for character and
skill development; healthy athletic competition; social relationships;
quality family time; camaraderie; and travel with minimal expense to
participants and parents. The parents of finalists at the state, regional
and national levels attend the competition as guests of the Elks.
The
"Hoop Shoot" contest is conducted in several tiers to qualify for the
National Finals: the Lodge contest, the District contest, the State
contest, and the Regional contest. After competing in the Lodge, District
and State levels, Finalists get a chance to become a national champion
with their names permanently inscribed on the Elks Plague in the
Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.
For
more information, contact the Stoneham Elks Lodge at 781-438-9883 or visit
www.elks.org/hoopshoot.cfm.
Resident excels
Matignon
Matt
Kervick of Stoneham was named to the Catholic Central All-Star Team.
Kervick is a junior at Matignon High School and has played a pivotal role
in the development of the team this year and aided younger less
experienced players in becoming better. Kervick is an honor roll student
and also will play on the golf team in the spring.
Hospice House gets new
name
VNA of
Middlesex-East has named its Hospice House in Reading the "Sawtelle Family
Hospice House" in honor of major benefactor Richard Sawtelle. A long-time
supporter of the agency's work and mission, Sawtelle was the lead donor to
the agency's $1 million Hospice House capital campaign. Sawtelle said his
gifts were made in honor of the excellent care given by the VNA of
Middlesex-East nurses.
"Richard
Sawtelle is a very special friend of this agency," said Merry Beth Rucker,
CEO/executive director. "He is unsurpassed in his generosity and support
of our work.. His many charitable gifts over the years have helped us grow
to meet the needs of the community."
The
Sawtelle Family Hospice House is located at 320 Haverhill Street in
Reading and provides a "home away from home" for individuals facing
terminal illness. Since opening in November 2003, nearly 200 patients and
their families have received care. VNA of Middlesex-East provides home
care and hospice services to 28 communities north and northwest of Boston,
including Stoneham.
Classical sense
Stoneham
resident Farrah Ridore will perform with the Greater Boston Youth Symphony
Orchestras (GBYSO) in its 2005 Concert Series. Ridore plays cello for the
Intensive Community Program and is currently a student at Ecole Bilingue.
She is the daughter of Leon and Marie Ridore. GBYSO, an independent
organization housed at Boston University's College of Fine Arts.
Students
are accepted to one of the GBYSO program's orchestras according to their
ability and experience. The orchestras include the Senior Orchestra,
Repertory Orchestra, Junior Repertory Orchestra, Preparatory String
Orchestra, and Intensive Community Program. GBYSO students come from
throughout New England to rehearse weekly from September through June at
the university's College of Fine Arts. The orchestras perform each year in
some of Boston's finest venues, including Sanders Theatre, Symphony Hall,
and BU's Tsai Performance Center.
St. Patrick's '05
auction
The St.
Patrick Parish Auction Committee has been busy preparing for the Annual
Auction to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Crestview, 36
Montvale Ave, Woburn.
The
evening begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. and will include dinner,
music, games, a live auction, a silent auction, a Chinese auction and a
cash bar. There will be two separate raffle drawings the evening of the
auction. The first raffle drawing will be for the 50/50 "Pot of Gold"
Raffle ($10 each or 3 for $25) and the second raffle drawing will be for a
26 inch Panasonic LCD television with a Yamaha Digital Home Theater System
and the second prize drawing for an Apple Ipod ($10 each or 3 for
$25)..
Raffle
tickets can be purchased in advance and you do not have to be present to
win. You may purchase tickets for either raffle by contacting Donna
Tarquinio at 781-662-7089 or Patrice Fitzpatrick at 781-665-0657 or by
stopping by the Rectory.
St.
Patrick Parish was founded in 1887 and has been responsible for the
implementation of humanitarian programs that serve the towns in our
surrounding community. Currently, there are more than 30 programs (such as
family crisis intervention programs, respite care relief, transportation
to and from medical facilities and food pantries, visitation programs for
homebound individuals, etc.).
Services
are provided to more than 4,800 families, regardless of faith including
the elderly, homebound individuals, less fortunate families, individuals
in crises and a CYO program that involves approximately 300 local youth.
The money raised at this event will benefit the many programs the parish
runs.
Tickets
are on sale now. The tickets are $25 per person. Tables of 12 can be
reserved in advance. For more information or to purchase tickets, please
contact Rob Coles at 781-279-3379. MasterCard and Visa will be accepted
the evening of the auction.
Flu shots available
The
Stoneham Board of Health, 136 Elm St., is now offering Flu Shots during
walk-in hours only.
Walk in
hours are Tuesdays 9 to 11 a.m. for all residents who want to reduce their
risk of getting the flu. You must bring proof of residency.
If you
have any questions, call the Stoneham Board of Health at 781-438-0501.
Tsunami relief fund
raiser
A
collaborative of Medford youth and parent groups is working together to
raise money for Save the Children's Tsunami Relief Fund. An Indoor Yard
Sale and Café will be hosted by the Brooks School PTO Helping Hands
Committee, the Brooks School Kids Care After School Enrichment Program,
Roots & Shoots Medford Community Service Club and the Congregational
Church of West Medford Youth Group.
The
Indoor Yard Sale and Café will be held at the Congregational Church of
West Medford, 400 High Street (Route 60), on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
All
yard sale goods will be appropriate for children: toys, games, books,
videos, DVDs, software, and a myriad of other items. Craft and face
painting booths will be available. Fresh, home-made baked goods will be
available for sale. Hot lunch dishes will include a choice of Thai dishes,
hot dogs, and soup. All are invited to stop in to shop and have lunch.
For
more information, contact Christine Ellersick at 781-483-3520 or Patti
Thibault at 781-393-7563.
Demerjian wins
award
By
unanimous vote Paul Demerjian, local franchise owner of Kitchen Tune-Up,
won the Kitchen Tune-Up "Kitchen of the Month" contest.
Demerjian
refaced a kitchen for customer Maureen Flammia of Longfellow Road in
Melrose in solid 3/4" raised panel Cherry wood with an Amber finish
(stain), hand-rubbed with a Mocha Glaze.
"I am
very excited about this award," said Demerjian. "We have completed a lot
of cabinet refacing and wood cabinet restoration work in both Stoneham and
Melrose and I am grateful to those and surrounding communities."
To set
up a free in-home consultation to beautify kitchens, call Demerjian
directly at 781-224-1220. To find out more, visit the company's corporate
Web site at www.kitchentuneup.com.
Tisei backs diabetes
bill
A bill
allowing students with diabetes to treat their disease on their own during
school hours was recently signed into law by Gov. Mitt Romney.
The
bill seeks to have all public school districts follow a uniform practice
when it comes to dealing with students with diabetes, a potentially
life-threatening disease in which blood sugar levels can become to high or
too low and needs to be monitored closely.
"I am
pleased that the governor has signed this important bill into law," said
Sen. Richard Tisei, R-Wakefield. "This will make it much easier for the
children having to deal with this terrible disease, and this may help keep
their families at ease when they are away from home."
Nationally,
about 206,000 people under the age of 20 are diabetic, according to a
survey available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases located in Maryland.
Hospice support
Hospice
Care, Inc. support groups provide a safe place to express feelings, share
experiences, learn about grief, and move ahead in one's grief process. All
meetings are free of charge and are held at Hospice Care, Inc., 41
Montvale Ave. in Stoneham.
Support
group meetings take place on Jan. 18, Jan. 25 and Jan. 27 from 5:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required For dates, registration or
additional information, call 781-279-4100
New motorized scooter
law
Police
are advising operators and parents of minors of a new law governing the
use of motorized scooters.
The
highlights of the law, effective immediately, provide as follows:
The
operator must be 16 years of age. The operator must have a valid drivers
license or learner's permit. The operator must wear Registry of Motor
Vehicles approved protective head gear The operator must signal by hand
his/her intention to turn or stop. The vehicle cannot exceed 25 mph. The
vehicle cannot be operated after dark.
Stoneham
Police Chief Gregory O'Keefe cautions all citizens to read the entire law
before purchasing or operating such a vehicle, since the above highlights
do not incorporate all the regulations and provisions in the new
legislation.
The new
legislation is available to the public as The Acts of 2003 - An Act
Relative to the Regulations of Motorized Scooters - Bill Number
MA03RHB1544.
Fund-raiser in full
swing
The
North Suburban Family Network's fund-raiser "Change for a Change" has been
going on since January.
A
program of Hallmark Health which is funded by a grant from the
Massachusetts Department of Education through the Melrose Public Schools,
the Family Network is a parent education and support program for families
with children birth through the age of three living in Stoneham, Melrose
and Wakefield. The program has experienced budget cuts for the past two
years. Through fund raising and collaborative efforts, parent workshops
and programs continue to be provided. Donating something as little as the
small change that accumulates in your pockets, at the bottom of your
handbag, or on your bureau can help make a big change for families who
benefit from services provided by the Family Network.
Bring
it down to the North Suburban Family Network, located at 263 Foster St. in
Melrose, whenever you'd like or call to arrange pickup. For more
information or to request a special "Change for a Change" label, call the
Family Network at 781-662-2722.
Submitted by the North Suburban Family Network
Stoneham resident teaches about disaster
relief
Stoneham
resident Marge Hartnett, a Red Cross disaster relief volunteer, recently
spoke to the second grade students of the Reeves Elementary school in
Woburn.
She
talked about being a volunteer for the American Red Cross, examples of
disasters and about the services provided by the Red Cross to disaster
victims. The second grade students of the Reeves school recently learned
about the hurricanes in Florida and decided they wanted to help. The
students collected 2000 cans and bottles and presented a check for $100 to
the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay for national disaster
relief.
Hartnett
accepted the check presented by second graders Alyssa DiLorenzo and Bailey
Moore.
The
American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers that
provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare
for, and respond to emergencies.
For
more information about the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay, visit
the chapter's Web site at http://www.bostonredcross.org or call Ruth
Kucij, North Area Program Manager, at 978-531-2280.
Melanoma support
group
Emerson
Hospital and the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation have formed the Greater
Concord Melanoma Support Group for those afflicted with melanoma. The
group will meet at the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation, 66 Commonwealth
Ave., Concord.
Melanoma
is the most serious form of skin cancer, with over 50,000 new cases
diagnosed each year. During the last 10 years, melanoma has increased more
rapidly than any other cancer. The support group is intended to help
provide knowledge and education to those diagnosed with melanoma and
support them through their treatment. The group will be led by Annabelle
Bitters, licensed social worker.
"The
Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation was formed to support people with
melanoma by providing coping skills, reduce feelings of isolation and
restore hope regardless of the stage of diagnosis," comments Deb Girard,
executive director. "We felt a strong need for a support group located in
Concord so that patients can meet at a convenient location to support each
other."
The
Concord group will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
For
more information on this or other Massachusetts Melanoma Support groups,
contact Deb Girard, executive director at 978-371-5613 or visit
dgirard@massmelanoma.org.
Soccer balls for
kids
Citizens
Bank of Massachusetts has announced it is providing 5 to 8-year-olds in
the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association with more than 38,000 soccer
balls.
The
fall initiative will reach 115 Massachusetts communities where Citizens
does business. In Stoneham, 375 local children participating in the
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association are receiving the balls.
Resident honored for aid to blind and
dyslexic
Stoneham
resident Donald Cochran was honored by Recording for the Blind &
Dyslexic for his five years of volunteer service to the organization at a
recent reception held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge.
The
organization (www.rfbd.org) is the largest national nonprofit group
providing taped textbooks to people of all ages who cannot read standard
print effectively due to visual impairment, severe dyslexia or other
physical disabilities. More than 5,700 dedicated volunteers from across
the country are the cornerstone of RFB&D and have recorded the 83,000
textbooks that comprise RFB&D's library.
The
Boston Unit of RFB&D is located at 58 Charles Street in Cambridge. For
more information, contact Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic at
617-577-1111.
Stoneham Police part of canister
drive
The
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association has joined forces with the
Jimmy Fund to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients now and in
the future.
"Jimmy
fund canisters will be on display in local businesses in Stoneham from now
throughout November", said Stoneham Police Chief Greg O'Keefe. "We have
always relied on the generosity of the merchants and residents of Stoneham
to make our fundraising for the fight against cancer a success."
The
Mass Police Chiefs have played an essential role for the Jimmy Fund over
the past 51 years, and continue to support the cancer research and care at
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston through the 2004 Jimmy Fund
Canister Drive.
Located
on countertops across the town, the canisters offer merchants' patrons an
opportunity to join the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police in their quest to
raise more than $300,000 for the Jimmy Fund in the coming months. Please
join the Stoneham Police Department and the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police
Association on the front lines of this fight.
For
further information, contact O'Keefe at 781-438-1215 at the Stoneham
Police Department.
Hospital accredited
Winchester
Hospital's Breast Care Center has been awarded a three-year accreditation
renewal in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American
College of Radiology.
The
ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., awards accreditation to facilities for
the achievement of high practice standards after a peer review evaluation
of its practice. Evaluations are conducted by board certified physicians
and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the
qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment.
The surveyors report their findings to the ACR's Committee on
Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a
comprehensive report.
Winchester
Hospital's Breast Care Center cares for more than 10,000 women each year.
An expansion of the Center in late 2001 brought together a wide array of
services in one location. Women have access to some of the most skilled
professionals in the breast care field, as well as a full range of
imaging, diagnostic and therapeutic services in one convenient
location.
The
consolidation of services allows for faster turnaround times and increased
efficiency for patients, who may need anything from a baseline mammogram
or ultrasound, to a biopsy, surgical evaluation, or follow-up treatment.
It also helps to bring faster diagnosis, which can be crucial for women
anxiously awaiting test results.
Winchester
Hospital's Breast Care Center is located at Baldwin Park II, 7 Alfred St.
in Woburn.
For
more information about Winchester Hospital's Breast Care Center, please
call 781-756-2308 or visit www.winchesterhospital.org .
Society looking for
cats
The
Stoneham Feral Cat Society is seeking the eyes and ears of the public in
an effort to locate and control the feral cat population in Stoneham.
Since forming in the winter months of 2002 over 100 cat's and kittens have
been assisted by society members.
The
mission of the Stoneham Feral Cat Society is to educate and assist the
general public in the care and management of feral cats in our town.
Members and volunteers are committed to making a difference in our
community by introducing the Trap-Neuter-Return Program is a full
management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in
cities, towns and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated,
vaccinated, and sterilized by local veterinarians. This program is
currently used worldwide by many organizations and found successful in
managing and controlling the feral cat population in many areas. Kittens
and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to
be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care
of volunteers.
A feral
cat is an un-socialized cat. Either born outside and never lived with a
human family, or a house cat that has strayed from home, and over time,
has thrown off the effects of domestication and reverted to a wild state.
Feral cats avoid human contact. When pet cats are forced to live outdoors,
huge numbers die from exposure or accidents. The survivors often turn
feral and, if they have not been sterilized, give birth to feral kittens.
During her productive life, one female cat could give birth to 1-8 feral
kittens per litter, and 2-3 litters per year. One female cat could have
more then 100 kittens over a 5-year cycle.
Those
who are concerned about feral cats in their neighborhood can contact the
Stoneham Feral Cat Society today at 781-279-4652.
The
Stoneham Feral Cat Society is a non-profit, all volunteer organization,
which depends entirely on the support of the community. Donations of
support can be sent to: Stoneham Feral Cat Society, c/o StonehamBank,
Attention: Cheryl Hollander, 80 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Mass.
02180.
Indoor yard sale
A local
nonprofit group is aggressively raising funds to underwrite community
programs by coordinating an Indoor Yard Sale every Saturday from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. for the rest of the summer (or until everything is gone. Shop rain
or shine in comfort.
Purchase
a grocery bag full of bargains and/or individually prices items at deep
discounts. There's definitely "something for everyone" and no reasonable
offers will be refused. Items currently on hand include many new name
brand back-to-school supplies, new paperback books (many on summer reading
lists), new children's videos and books on cassette, new wall paper rolls
and craft kits, gently used office equipment, home décor, children's toys
and much more. Visit early and often as new items are arriving weekly.
All the
fun takes place at 38 Rear Montvale Ave., Suite G10. Free parking and
handicapped entrance in the back of the building. The Indoor Yard Sale is
offered by the National Coalition for Educational and Cultural Progams,
Inc. (NCECP), a local nonprofit organization benefiting children by
supporting parents and teachers since 1991. Questions about the yard sale
or other community programs and services, please phone NCECP at
781-279-4658, e-mail ncecp@shore.net or visit the Web page
www.ncecp.org.
Bereavement program
Dorothea
O'Regan, a certified Reiki healing practitioner and a hospital-trained
hypnotherapist, is offering free monthly programs to help people who have
lost a loved one.
On the
first Thursday of each month, Moving Through and Beyond Grief, will be
offered at the Stoneham Senior Center from 9 to 10 a.m.
O'Regan
developed this program through her own loss and in memory of her son,
James Shaun O'Regan.
"Many
people do not realize that grief is a pathway to healing," she said. "No
one grieves the same way, no one can know someone else's pain and all the
other emotions that can be connected to the loss of a loved one. My goal
is to help people to know that grieving can lead to acceptance and
healing. Acceptance includes how our life connected or did not connect
with theirs and the myriad dynamics that existed or did not exist.
Forgiving and releasing are important as we travel this healing path."
In
addition to her certifications, O'Regan holds degrees Magna Cum Laude in
Psychology and Secondary Education.
For
more information, contact O'Regan at 781-438-7663.
RCN customers
Zoo New
England would like to give special thanks to its members who have recently
taken advantage of some of RCN's great new services. In addition to
offering Zoo New England members outstanding service packages at
attractive rates, RCN is donating $50 per connected member home to Zoo New
England.
If you,
or someone you know, are not yet subscribing to RCN's cable television,
telephone, or high-speed Internet services, RCN has designed a specific
contact number at 617-590-6646, just for Zoo New England Members and their
friends and families. Call today to find out more about RCN's special
offerings. If you mention Zoo New England while ordering, you'll be
helping to support Zoo New England's conservation and education
mission.
RCN's
special offerings are currently available in the following areas:
Arlington, Burlington, Brookline, Dedham, Framingham, Lexington, Natick,
Needham, Newton, Roslindale, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham,
Watertown, Woburn, and in Boston: Hyde Park, Allston-Brighton, and West
Roxbury.
Singing opportunity
Do you
like to sing? The All Saints Episcopal Church choir at 79 Central St.
offers opportunities for you with a full range of lively worship music
from traditional to modern. No auditions are needed and all are
welcome.
Come
join the choir for rehearsals at 9 a.m. Sundays before the morning service
and meet a congenial group. For more information, call 781-438-2776.
NSFN moves
The
North Suburban Family Network (NSFN), a program of Hallmark Health, is
moving to the Beebe School at 263 West Foster St. in Melrose.
Summer
office hours will be Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with
drop-in play running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
The
NSFN is a community-based family education and support program funded by
the Massachusetts Department of Education, through the Melrose Public
Schools. The Family Network brings together families and the communities
of Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield by helping to meet the needs of parents
and caregivers of young children birth through age 3.
The
NSFN offers a variety of parent/child playgroups, parent support groups
and educational workshops. Family-fun events and drop-in play are two of
our most popular programs. Families outside the three communities are
welcome to attend any drop-in programs and registered programs if space is
available.
Pediatric
CPR is also offered for a nominal fee.
TheNSFN
offers free passes to the Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoos.
For
additional information, or to be added to mailing list, please call the
office at 781-662-2722.
Cartridges
fund-raiser
Don't
give us money. Instead, please consider giving us your used cell phones
and empty inkjet, laser, fax and copier cartridges. The National Coalition
for Educational and Cultural Programs Creativity Recycle Center is
inviting everyone to participate in this environmentally-friendly fund
raiser that costs nothing to the donors but pays nonprofit groups for
their efforts. The NCECP will even supply a collection bin and flyers for
your office complex and/or you can designate a person to drop them off to
us at anytime that's convenient for you.
"Cartridges
for Kids" is an innovative way for nonprofit groups to reap benefits from
the items normally discarded everyday by individuals and businesses. Help
us bring change in our world by educating children and adults about the
amount of waste thrown into landfills as well as creating monetary benefit
to underwrite community programs.
NCECP
is a nonprofit organization benefiting children by supporting teachers and
families since 1991. The Creativity Recycle Center (CRC) at 38 Montvale
Ave., Suite G10 offers exciting materials by the grocery bag full for
projects in home, school, group, daycare settings and also offers deeply
discounted new books and other school and office supplies plus a huge
inventory of craft items.
Visit
on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free
parking is handicapped and stroller friendly via the rear courtyard
entrance. Other services include home study courses for credits, course
reviews, and educational workshops at your site or ours.
To
participate in the "Cartridges for Kids" campaign or learn more about the
organization, please phone NCECP at 781-279-4658, email ncecp@shore.net or
visit www.ncecp.com.
MacLeod named John Harvard
scholar
The
President and Fellows of Harvard College have designated Keith MacLeod as
a John Harvard scholar for the academic year 2003-2004 in recognition of
academic achievement of the highest distinction.
Keith
MacLeod, a 2003 graduate of Stoneham High School, concentrates in History
at Harvard.
New bookseller hits
town
The
Book Market, the nation's largest discount bookseller, opens its third
temporary store this week in Stoneham at Redstone Shopping in the former
Kitchens, Etc location (117 Main Street, Stoneham).
The
Book Market, founded 12 years ago in Knoxville, Tenn., opened its 1,000th
store this summer in Houston, Texas.
Store
selections both in hardcover and paperback include best sellers, computer,
cooking, fiction, health and fitness, religious, inspirational and an
extensive collection of children's favorites.
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