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Entries from December 2008

Red Sox Fans Forever

December 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Families served by the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home in the Village of Attleboro Falls neighborhood of North Attleboro will now be able to honor their loved ones whom were devoted and ardent Boston Red Sox fans. The firm recently began offering a Red Sox line of caskets and urns. According to director and co-owner, Michael S. [...]

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Dr. Stalos joins Blood Center as Assistant Medical Director

December 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Dr. Steffini Stalos, 38, of Providence has joined the Rhode Island Blood Center as Assistant Medical Director, aiding in various aspects of administration, but primarily in the areas of donor safety and production management. A graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), she recently completed a fellowship in Transfusion Medicine, and previously had [...]

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Three Rehoboth contra dances that are scheduled for January

December 30th, 2008 · No Comments

There are three Rehoboth contra dances that are scheduled for January. The first two dances are regular contra dances, while the third one, on January 30, is a challenging dance. January 9 – The Canadian band Crowfoot plays at the Rehoboth contra dance. January 23 – The Groovemongers make their annual appearance. January 30 – Lisa Greenleaf [...]

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Attleboro YMCA Youth Basketball

December 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Attention all Basketball Players. The Attleboro YMCA Winter Basketball season will start Friday, January 9th. The season will run every Friday till March 20th. Bitty Ages 5-6 years-Saturdays 8:00-8:45 AM Ages 7-9 Girls-Fridays 6:00-7:00 PM Ages 10-12Boys-Fridays 7:00-8:00 PM Fun, Friends, and Fair Play Bitty basketball is composed of a half hour skill session, followed [...]

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Council President Cook Announces Adjustments In Committee Leadership Posts

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments

City Council President Frank Cook announced today adjustments in leadership positions primarily related to financial matters. The new assignments are effective immediately in order to allow the new chairmen adequate time to prepare for committee meetings scheduled for January 6, 2009. Since 1993, Councilor Bill Bowles has faithfully served the citizens of Attleboro as a [...]

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MAYOR DOYLE CELEBRATES SHOVE INSURANCE’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY;

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments

(L-R) Bill Hunt, Mayor James Doyle, Dave Francis savor a sweet moment  Pawtucket, RI—Shove Insurance partners, William Hunt, president, and Dave Francis, Vice President, have good reason to celebrate: 150 years in business. Honoring the company with a proclamation for their sesquicentennial anniversary, Pawtucket Mayor James Doyle joined the Shove team and guest “families” for [...]

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‘Light of Hope’ Delivered by Insurance Agents

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments

IIARI Delivers Hundreds of Gifts for Children in Need left to right: Mark Male, IIARI Executive Vice President, Kathryn Casale, IIARI, and Melanie Loiselle-Mongeon, IIARI president Warwick, RI – Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island provided over 300 gifts, gift certificates and donations to Gateway Healthcare’s ‘Light of Hope’ campaign, which provides holiday support for [...]

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Pseudo Blue Performed Holiday Music At Emerald Square Mall

December 26th, 2008 · No Comments

On Tuesday, December 23rd, the music band Pseudo Blue performed holiday favorites for those last minute shoppers eager to grab those perfect gifts.  The band members are all students at Mansfield High with Senior Kevin Dempsey on guitar, Sophomore Dan Raney on base, Senior Rob Debruin on saxophone, Senior Clint Valentine on keyboard and Senior [...]

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Chabad Jewish Center Menorah Lighting Ceremony At The Emerald Square Mall

December 26th, 2008 · No Comments

The Emerald Square Mall welcomed the Chabad Jewish Center to celebrate the malls’ first ever Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 23rd which included lively dancing, musical performances and much more!

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The Citizens Bank Foundation grants Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless $100,000

December 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Pictured Left to Right: Citizens Bank Senior Vice President of Community Relations, Jeanne Cola and Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director, Jim Ryczek. Providence, RI  – The Citizens Bank Foundation recently granted the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless $100,000 to support the Shelter Heating Initiative. The Shelter Heating Initiative is designed to help pay [...]

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