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February 1, 2009 - February 15, 2009
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LOCAL NEWS |
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Raynham
Woman Killed, Taunton Woman Seriously Injured in
Route 24 Crash |
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February
15, 2009 - A Raynham woman was killed and her
passenger seriously injured on Saturday in a
single vehicle crash on Route 24 South near
Route 106 (exit 16) in West Bridgewater.
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A
preliminary investigation by Massachusetts State
Police indicates that two adult females were
occupying a 1998 Ford Explorer on Route 24 South
in West Bridgewater when the vehicle lost
control and rolled over. Both occupants were not
wearing a seatbelt and both were ejected from
vehicle. Ginger Santos, 34, of Raynham sustained
serious injuries, was pronounced deceased at the
scene, a 35 year-old, Tanya Terry of Taunton was
seriously injured and Med-flighted to Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Any
witness to this crash are asked to call the
State Police Middleboro Barracks at
508-947-2222.
See
the ABC6 News report here. |
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LOCAL EVENTS |
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This
Weekend at Steve's Backstage Pass |
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Friday.
Feb. 13th - The Fabulous Russ Peterson (Musical
Impersonations) Russ Peterson, a much sought
after entertainer in the hotel and casino
industry, arrives at Steve’s Backstage Pass on
Friday, February 13th.With a perfect blend of
wit, wisdom, and humor, Russ brings to life the
joy and fascination of greats such as Tom Jones,
Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, Frank Sinatra,
Willie Nelson and many more. Cover $5, doors
open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 9:00 PM |
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Saturday,
Feb. 14th - Amanda Carr (Jazz) Boston based
daughter of Big Band vocalist, Nancy Carr and
trumpet player, Nick Capezuto, Amanda Carr is a
multi-styled vocalist/pianist that began early
on in the rock and pop genre, but has in recent
years focused on fresh interpretations of the
Great American Songbook. Her extensive vocal
qualities allow her to electrify a performance,
interweaving jazz, a New Swing sound, an Ella
Fitzgerald flair to scat singing, a Joni
Mitchell responsiveness, and an elegant blues
approach in the vein of Sarah Vaughn into her
show. Her singing voice, sweet and smooth with a
childlike sensitivity, makes for a pleasurable
and appealing listening experience. Cover $10.
Doors open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 9:00 PM
Steve’s
Backstage Pass - 15 School St Taunton, MA
For reservations, or more information call 508-824-3436
or visit: www.stevesbackstagepass.com |
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LOCAL NEWS |
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Bridgewater-Raynham
Grad Dies from Injuries Suffered in Afghanistan |
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LOCAL BUSINESS |
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Mastria
Automotive Group Adds Cadillac
Mastria
Buick, Pontiac, GMC Truck Co. acquires Santill’s
Cadillac Center; Adds to their lineup |
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TAUNTON,
MA – It is official. Rick Mastria, President and CEO
of the Mastria Automotive Group in Raynham, MA has
purchased Santilli’s Cadillac Center in Brockton and
will be merging the franchise with their Buick, Pontiac,
GMC Truck store on Route 44 in Raynham. The addition of
Cadillac to the Mastria Group will give customers the
option of a high-end vehicle, rounding out the line-up
that Mastria has to offer. Mr. Mastria believes that
being a GM dealer for over 25 years will help make the
transition to Mastria for Santilli’s Cadillac
customers as seamless as possible. |
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Rick Mastria (left),
President and CEO of the Mastria Automotive Group and
John Santilli, owner of John Santilli's Center for
Automobiles
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"We
are ready and excited to assist Mr. Santilli’s
Cadillac customers with all of their vehicle needs. We
are certain they will be satisfied when they have
experienced The Mastria Difference", said Mr.
Mastria. Mastria has the genuine parts, advanced service
technology and trained technicians that are necessary to
repair the Cadillac product. Additionally, new and
pre-owned Cadillacs are on the lot at Mastria and are
ready for delivery. Consumers looking for more
information about the new Cadillac dealership in Raynham
can visit www.mastria.com
or they can call 1-888-693-2361 to reach a dedicated
Mastria representative.
Rick
Mastria started as a Buick dealer in Raynham more than
25 years ago. He added Pontiac and GMC Truck to his
first dealership before being selected as a Saturn
dealer in 1993. Just over three years ago, Rick was
awarded a Nissan and a Subaru franchise which has added
a new dimension to his business with his first entries
into the import market. |
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BOOK REVIEW |
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Pieces of
My Heart (Memoir)
Author: Robert J. Wagner with Scott Eyman
Review by Shirley
Hogan |
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About
the Author
Robert J. Wagner
has been working almost constantly for over fifty years.
He is well known for starring in such films as "A
Kiss Before Dying", "The Longest Day".
"The Pink Panther" and most recently the
"Austin Powers" movies. On TV, Wagner starred
in "It Takes a Thief", "Switch" and
"Hart to Hart". Wagner lives in Los Angeles
and is married to actress Jill St. John.
Scott
Eyman is the well-known editor
of "Palm Beach" and author of nine books about
the movies. He lives with his wife in West Palm Beach. |
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Anyone
who has heard of Robert Wagner remembers him
from either movies, television series or even
stage shows such as "Love Letters" in
which he traveled and performed throughout the
U.S. and Europe with his wife Jill St. John. I
happen to remember him most vividly for the
television series "Hart to Hart".
This
is a fascinating memoir from start to finish.
Robert Wagner grew up in Bel Air in a very
strict household and was sent to private
schools. His father was a strict disciplinarian
who wanted him to join the family business.
Living next to a golf course he caddied for Cary
Grant, Fred Astair and Clark Gable, which was
the start of his dreams to become a movie star.
With a string of lucky breaks he began appearing
in movies starring the greats of the time
including Spencer Tracy, Rock Hudson, Tony
Curtis and Barbara Stanwyck, who became his
first great love and was twice his age. Mentored
by these seasoned stars, Wagner established a
habit of having mostly older friends with whom
he felt very comfortable.
When
he met Natalie Wood, he found the love of his
life. Their lives were intertwined until the day
she died. They were married and then divorced,
both married someone else and had a child, but
always loved each other and eventually remarried
and had a child together. |
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The
very special thing about this book, as opposed
to other memoirs is the way Wagner brings us
into the private lives of all the legends from
"Old Hollywood". He includes private
conversations, crazy antics, parties, affairs
and a look at how they really lived and how wild
things could get back then. This is a very
enjoyable read. It makes you feel part of times
gone by.
I
have rated this four and a half stars and would
be interested in your opinion. Please email me
at: shirley@tauntonweb.com.
I may include your comments in my next review. |
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LOCAL NEWS |
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GATRA
Warns of "Drastic Cuts" |
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7, 2009 - Taunton - In response to Governor
Deval Patrick's proposed state budget that would
reduce funding to the state's 15 regional
transit providers, the Greater Attleboro
Regional Transit Authority, the region's transit
authority, is warning of necessary cuts in
service.
The
proposed budget provides only $49 million of the
$64 million needed to fund the regional transit
authorities operating throughout the
Commonwealth. "Due to the fact that we are
already eight months into our fiscal year
drastic cuts in service will need to be made in
order to make up for this reduction in
funding," said GATRA Administrator
Francis Gay.
GATRA’s
Advisory Board will be meeting in late
February to discuss the current budget
implications and to devise a plan moving
forward. In the meantime the GATRA Administrator
is asking residents throughout the GATRA region
to contact their local Representatives and
Senators to ask them to adequately fund public
transportation services in the region when
devising the House and Senate versions of the
budget.
GATRA
has an operating budget of more than $22 million
and through management companies, operates more
than 90 vehicles providing over 775,000 customer
rides in 26 communities. |
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SENIOR NEWS |
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Raynham
Council On Aging Newsletter |
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Click
Here for the February 2009 Newsletter
You
can always find the latest Raynham Council on
Aging Newsletter by clicking the "Senior
News" link above, under "Community
Links". |
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LOCAL EVENTS |
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This
Weekend at Steve's Backstage Pass |
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The Tod Duarte Band
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Friday
Feb. 6th - The Tod Duarte Band
Admired for their mastery of Rock & Roll /Rhythm
& Blues, the Tod Duarte Band is now a standard at
Steve’s. No holds are barred on a dynamic, “city
rock” style.
You can preview their musinc at www.myspace.com/thetodduarteband
Be ready to dance! Cover $5, doors open at 7:00 PM; show
starts at 9:00 PM |
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Saturday,
Feb. 7th - The Dan Lawson Band (Urban Blues)
Dan Lawson holds his 1956 Stratocaster as if it were an
extension of himself: his fingers move along the frets
as naturally as someone might manipulate a fork and
spoon.
Cover $5. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Show 9:00 PM
Sunday,
Feb. 8th - The Xeatles
This remarkable company of four has earned a reputation
as the premier Beatles tribute band in Southeastern
Massachusetts. Based in the Taunton/Attleboro area, the
ensemble performs "Fab Four" tunes
exclusively.
Cover $5. Doors open at 6:00 PM; Show 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Steve’s
Backstage Pass - 15 School St Taunton, MA
For reservations, or more information call 508-824-3436
or visit: www.stevesbackstagepass.com |
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more events in our calendar
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LOCAL EVENT |
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Morton
Hospital Auxiliary to Host 16th Annual
"Taste of Greater Taunton" |
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February
6, 2009 – The Morton Hospital Auxiliary will
host the 16th Annual Taste of Greater Taunton on
Thursday March 5, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at
the Taunton Holiday Inn. The event will feature
food and drink donated from some of the area’s
finest restaurants, caterers, vendors and
specialty establishments.
The
Taste of Greater Taunton is a popular event, and
tickets sell out early. The upcoming event is
expected to attract a large crowd, as well as
outstanding culinary and specialty products from
local businesses. In addition, guests can enter
to win valuable door prizes. Auxiliary President
Barbara Engler and co-chairs Joan Roster and
Beverly Anslow have high hopes for this year’s
event.
“The
Taste of Greater Taunton is an excellent way to
bring everyone in the community together,”
said Engler. “We’ve had great success in the
past years, and the event has been a huge help
in our efforts to raise money to benefit the
Hospital and the community.”
Tickets
are $20 each, and can be purchased at the Morton
Hospital Gift Shop, located in the main lobby of
the Hospital, or through the Hospital’s
Development Office. Tickets are also available
at the Welcome Home Realty Group, located on
Washington Street in Taunton. All proceeds
benefit Morton Hospital. For more information,
contact Morton’s Development Office at
508-828-7010.
Some of the establishments that have already
registered for the event include: Amazing Cakes,
Applebee’s, Art’s International Bakery,
Benjamin’s Restaurant, Bella Roma, Coletti’s
Market, Columbia Cultural Center, Copper
Fountain Grille, DeAvila’s Catering, Edible
Arrangements, Francis Farm, Hannaford
Supermarket, Harry’s La Casa Mia, Hong Kong
City, LeBaron Hills Country Club, Morton
Hospital Food Services, New England Hot Dog Co.,
Olive Garden, Pepsi Bottling Company, Poland
Springs, Princess House, Raynham/Taunton Wine
& Liquors, Tooey’s, Uno Chicago Grill,
Venus DeMilo and Wildtree All Natural Cooking
Products. |
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LOCAL NEWS/EVENTS |
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"Honest
Abe" Celebration
Old
Colony Historical Society Set for Lincoln's
200th |
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February
3, 2009 - Taunton, MA - On February 12, Taunton
will join history enthusiasts across the nation
to mark the occasion of the Bicentennial of
Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Here in the
Old Colony, where Lincoln visited as a
Congressman in 1848, we will celebrate with two
educational programs, an exhibit, and a charity
fund drive. All events will take place at
the Old Colony Historial Society, 66 Church
Green, Taunton and are free and open to the
public. Please call 508-822-1622 for more
information. All of these programs are due
to the planning of the City of Taunton's Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission.
On
February 12 at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Charles Thayer
will help us take a fresh look at Lincoln's
eloquent Second Inaugural speech given as the
country was coming out of the worst crisis in
its history, the Civil War. Lincoln's
words "with malice toward none, with
charity for all" showed a way forward on
the hopeful day he was inaugurated as President
for a second term, March 4, 1865. We will
all have the chance to be inspired anew by his
words, and contemplate the man who created them.
A "life mask" casting of Lincoln's
careworn face, done just a month before the
Second Inaugural Address, is on display, along
with plaster casts of his large, strong hands.
February 12 will be the final day to view this
exhibit, "Abraham Lincoln Was Here: Stories
of Taunton and the U.S. Presidency." |
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Also
on February 12, we can answer Lincoln's call to
"charity for all" with a penny drive
for families of local veterans of the Iraq and
Afghanistan conflicts. Taunton's
schoolchildren have joined in this cause,
already collecting in excess of 400 pounds of
pennies. The Taunton Fire Department has
kindly agreed to transport the pennies.
Each penny, of course, bears the portrait of
Lincoln. The U.S. Mint is coming out with
four new designs for pennies which are to be
released into circulation on February 12, each
showing a different stage in the life of Abraham
Lincoln. Through a special arrangement
with the Taunton Federal Credit Union, you can
be one of the first to have a new Lincoln penny
as a souvenir of the occasion. At this
Bicentennial Birthday party, we will share some
birthday cake after the speaking program.
On
February 7, you can find out for yourself if you
are linked to a Lincoln, or a Booth, or have any
other presidential ties. Find out how
Abraham Lincoln is related to Tauntonians--and
here is a hint--their last names were not
Lincoln! Cynthia Booth Ricciardi and
Andrew D. Boisvert will talk about the Taunton
regional connections and guide you on your own
family tree search. Though the program is
free of charge, please sign up in advance for
this program by phoning the office at
508-822-1622. |
Courtesy of
the Old Colony Historical Society. Just some of
the pennies collected by local schoolchildren
that will benefit the families of veterans of
Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Old
Colony Historical Society Director, Jane Hennedy,
said that "The programs and exhibit are
planned at the perfect time to take advantage of
this nationwide recognition of a President who
is still respected as the best one in U.S.
history. It is a great time to look back
and get some perspective on how far we've come
since the days of Lincoln and how his ideals are
still being carried out today."
Hennedy said, " I know that Dr. Thayer will
capture the spirit of the occasion perfectly and
I hope everyone is able to join us."
Old
Colony Historial Society is a non-profit
organization founded in 1853 whose mission is to
collect, care for and interpret the history of
the Taunton region, collaborating with the
community to share meaningful connections
between the past, the present and the future.
The Society maintains a museum and library of
local history which is open Tuesday through
Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00, but closed on
holidays and Saturdays before Monday holidays,
such as on February 14. Admission, when
not attending the public programs described
above, is $4 for adults, $2 for children and
seniors, and $7 for genealogical research.
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Welcome to
RaynhamWeb.com!
February
1, 2009 - Raynham,
MA
– It's official! RaynhamWeb.com,
your online source for Raynham news and information, officially launched
at 12 midnight on February 1, 2009. Please browse our site,
YOUR site, as it has been "live" since December 4th,
2008.
RaynhamWeb
is updated daily with news, features and photos of Raynham. Visit everyday to see
feature sections including Coupons,
Calendar of Events,
Obituaries and links to local sites of
interest. Later this week, RaynhamWeb will launch
"Town Talk", our Raynham discussion boards, where you
can Sound Off on local issues. An updated Coupon section (local
and national) is also scheduled to premier in the next few days
along with Classifieds in the very near future.
TownWebs,
publisher of RaynhamWeb.com, launched TauntonWeb.com
on January 1, 2009 and while RaynhamWeb is new,
the TownWebs staff has years of media experience in Greater
Taunton.
RaynhamWeb.com
is looking for submissions (press releases, news tips,
feature stories, photos and more) from residents, local businesses
and non-profit organizations. RaynhamWeb is your alternative to the current
local media covering Raynham.
Please
send your submissions, comments and questions to: news@raynhamweb.com
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