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.
Morton
Hospital Prepares for National Stroke Awareness Month
April
29, 2009 - Taunton, MA – More than 80 Morton Hospital
and Medical Center nurses and stroke committee members
recently met to kick off National Stroke Awareness
Month, beginning May 1. Since its inception, the group
has committed to bimonthly meetings to discuss the
Hospital’s progress in stroke care, as well as
breakthroughs and new treatment options.
Galen Henderson,
MD, (center) with Morton Hospital Stress Committee
members (l-r) Gary Grace, MBA; Barbara Chase, RNC; Lydia
Jefferson, BSN, RN; and Sharon Smith, RN.
Galen
Henderson, MD, Director of Critical Care Emergency
Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Boston,
was guest speaker at the recent event held at Benjamin’s
Restaurant. Henderson, who is also an Assistant
Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and
Neurological Consultant for the American Stroke
Association, brought nurses from all departments up to
date on cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments for
patients experiencing strokes or transient ischemic
attacks (TIAs), also known as "mini-strokes"
that produce stroke-like symptoms.
"As
a designated stroke center, we must educate our
physicians, nurses and communities about stroke
management," said Barbara Chase, RNC, Nursing
Education. "It is critical that all of us
understand the signs of a stroke and act quickly to
increase the likelihood of effective, immediate care.
One of the key messages we are trying to convey is that
stroke symptoms such as weakness or slurring of speech
should be thought of as a possible ‘brain attack,’
just as chest pain and shortness of breath are
associated with a possible heart attack."
Morton
Hospital has been designated as a Primary Stroke Center
by the Department of Public Health, and has received
honors from Stroke Collaborative Reaching for Excellence
(SCORE) for its commitment to excellence in stroke care.
LOCAL NEWS
"Jacobs Live" Celebrates 500th Episode
By
Marc Ruprecht
April 28, 2009 - Taunton, MA - It was a
Who's Who in Taunton Politics at the Taunton Community Access & Media studios last night as Bob Jacobs, host of
Jacobs Live celebrated his 500th episode.
The extended 90-minute show opened with a skit featuring "Angry Bob Jacobs" sitting alongside "Nice Bob Jacobs" on the set
with the help of television magic. The two Bobs debated over which one of them made the show a success and the bit ends with "Angry Bob"
storming off the set and eventually having a heart attack.
Bob Jacobs
broadcasting his 500th episode of Jacobs Live.
Photo courtesy of TCAM.
Jacobs, who is also the President of the Board at TCAM, took calls from grateful Taunton residents thanking him for being a voice for the community. "It doesn't matter what's on TV, I watch you," stated one female caller.
One segment of the milestone show included a video retrospective, produced by TCAM Executive Director Kimberly Matthews, showing a
wide range of local topics such as the David Smith case. The video started with a clip from episode number one, when the program was called Taunton After Dark. Along with footage from previous anniversary shows were clips of past guests including
then Gubernatorial Candidate Deval Patrick.
Mr. Jacobs also "teased" the viewing audience about the future of
Jacobs Live saying, "You'll have to stick around until the end of the show."
Several local politicos congratulated Jacobs on his achievement. In-studio guests included City Councilor Dan Barbour, City Council President
David Pottier and School Committee Member Barry Cooperstein, who questioned Jacobs' intelligence, "500 shows, 11 years, no pay." Telephone well wishers included County Commissioner Maria F. Lopes, co-host of TCAM's
FYI John McCaul, TMLP Commissioner Peter Corr and Register of Deeds Barry
Amaral.
Also on the set to celebrate were members of the Jacobs family including his wife
of almost 40 years, Ann, while others phoned in as did a neighbor of the veteran talk show host.
The final in-studio guest of the broadcast was Mayor Charles Crowley. Crowley, no stranger to the studio lights, hosts another of TCAM's long-running series, Old Tyme Taunton. Mayor Crowley joked that at 500 shows, Mr. Jacobs was now "part of
his show," a part of Taunton history.
Jacobs was presented with a green t-shirt displaying the number "500" on it from friends Rick and Joanne Weldon and a cake from his wife. The cake, commemorating the 500th show, was decorated with an RCA television tuned to
Jacobs Live.
As for the future of the show, Jacobs stated," It's not easy to do a show like this. A few months ago I decided that the 500th show would be the last show." Bob continued that while the show was rewarding, "A solid effort every week can be tiring,"
and that he could walk away feeling good about the work he had done.
But with new issues facing the City of Taunton and the Fall elections just getting started, Jacobs goes on to
reveal, "There's more work to be done and he's not ready to leave."
Jacobs plans on producing
Jacobs Live through the Fall election season and will revisit
the show's future at that time.
You can watch the rebroadcast of the
Jacobs Live 500th episode on Saturday, May 2 at
7pm, Comcast Channel 15 and Verizon Channel 22. The episode will also be available throughout the month of May on TCAM's website,
www.tcamtv.com.
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AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
Massachusetts
House Votes to Hike Sales Tax
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.
LOCAL NEWS
New
Non-Profit to Help with Taunton Scholarship Donations
April 28,
2009 - Taunton, MA - A new way of donating for scholarships has been established for Taunton Public Schools. Dr. Arthur Stellar, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce that the Taunton High School Faculty and Community Scholarship Fund has been designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an official non-profit tax free status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. “For many individuals and organizations this designation is either a requirement for their contributions or a means to provide clarity for tax purposes,” added Superintendent Stellar.
Michael
Raposa, who oversees the newly formed “Taunton High School Faculty and Community Scholarship Fund, Inc.” commented, “We are thrilled to receive this status. Businesses and individuals may now establish scholarships and claim their donation as a tax deduction. We have given out hundreds of scholarships in the past through “Alumni” and “Memorial” scholarships but now that we that we are a 501(c)(3) entity it is our hope more businesses, individuals and corporations will help in supporting our college bound students.”
“This distinction truly opens the doors for businesses to make a difference in our students’ future by establishing their own scholarships and to become a part of the educational community here in Taunton” said Donna
Trucchi, Business Partnerships Liaison. “The adage “it takes a village to raise a child” rings true. Our students are especially reliant on scholarships due to the current economy.”
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.
Morton
Hospital’s “First Friday” Lecture Scheduled for
May 1
April 28, 2009
- Taunton, MA – Morton Hospital will host its next “FirstFriday” lecture on Friday, May 1, at 8 a.m. in the Silver City Galleria Community Room, located near the mall’s food court. “First Friday” lectures are sponsored by the Hospital in collaboration with the Silver City Galleria and its Mall Walkers Program.
The Mall Walkers Program is a fun, easy way to stay healthy and fit, and the Galleria provides a climate-controlled environment, perfect for walking. Morton Hospital provides breakfast and information on a variety of health topics on the first Friday of each month. All mall walkers and visitors are welcome to attend free of charge.
Anne Sauerbier, Director of Patient Registration and Scheduling, and Maria Leal, Admitting and Registration, will host the lecture and discuss important information about health care proxies.
For more information, contact Morton Hospital’s Public Affairs Office at (508) 828-7015.
LOCAL EVENT
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.
This
Week on Talking Taunton Live - WSAR 1480 AM
April 23, 2009 - Taunton, MA - This week's guest on Talking
Taunton with George Colajezzi is Mayor Charles
Crowley. The possibility of layoffs of city workers and the need for a new Police Chief are just a few of the problems facing the Silver City.
George will be talking with
Mayor Crowley LIVE from 2-3pm about how he'll deal with the challenges. Questions or comments for the Mayor? Call 508.673.1480.
Tune in and be
"in the know."
Talking
Taunton broadcasts live every Thursday
afternoon 2-3pm from Runes Cafe in downtown Taunton.
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LOCAL EVENT
Taunton
Are Chamber Teacher Recognition & Scholarship Awards
Breakfast
April
22, 2009 - Taunton, MA - On Friday, May 29, 2009, the
Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their 17th
Annual Teacher Recognition and Scholarship Awards
Breakfast. The event is being hosted by Benjamin’s
Restaurant, 698 Bay Street, Taunton. The Rotary
Club of Taunton is the Sponsor. Join us as we pay
tribute to area educators nominated for their
outstanding efforts. Also, there will be a presentation
of the 23rd Annual Charles E. Volkman
Scholarship Awards. Four local high school seniors will
each be presented with a $1,000 scholarship.
Individual
teachers in Raynham K-8 grade levels, Berkley K-8 grade
levels and Taunton K-12 grade levels (including
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School) are eligible
for Recognition Awards. Nomination forms can be obtained
at the school’s Superintendent office. The deadline
for teacher nominations is April 30, 2009.
High
school students interested in pursuing a career in
business can pick up a scholarship application at their
school’s Guidance office. The deadline for
scholarship applications is May 1, 2009.
The
cost to attend this awards ceremony, which includes a
full breakfast, is $20 for Members and $30 for
Non-Members. To register for this event, contact the
Chamber at 508-824-4068. Teacher nomination forms and
scholarship applications can also be found on the
Chamber’s website at www.tauntonareachamber.org/chevent.htm.
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.
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For
the Luv of Animals
April 20, 2009 - Taunton, MA - The
Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility held their
6th Annual LUV n PAWS Fundraiser on April 11th. We thank
all those people who took time out from their busy
holiday schedules to attend and/or contribute to the
fundraiser and support the Taunton Shelter. Thank you to
the Ward 5 Club for donating their facility for the
event. Many thanks to Manny and The Goat Ropers for
providing the music which everyone enjoyed. Warm thanks
to Tazz's BBQ for the delicious meal which brought
people up to the buffet tables for seconds and more!
Thank you to all those who contributed items for the
raffle and sale tables. And, as always, never-ending
thanks goes to all those volunteers and staff who worked
hard to make the fundraiser not only a success - but
also a great time with "miles of smiles" all
around. We thank everyone for their "paws-itive"
and consistent support of the Taunton Animal Shelter.
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.
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in to WSAR 1480 AM or listen live online at: www.wsar.com.
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