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| Plenty of Somerville residents and business people attended the Lions Installation this Past Saturday evening – congratulations to Tim O'Malley of the Winter Hill Bank for a successful two years of service as King Lion, under his leadership, they raised over $20K for local charities. Also congratulations to our own Billy Tauro who was installed as King Lion for this term of office. It's local groups of business people like the Lion's, Rotary and Kiwanis that we will see more and more in these tough economic times step up to the plate with funds to help local charities. *************** Speaking of the Lions Installation, there were two former Mayors present – former Mayor Brune, who is probably more popular now that he's been out of office for almost 20 years – his dedication in Somerville to lots of local charities is renowned. The other former Mayor was Dorothy Kelly Gay – who was there, but snubbed more than a few former supporters – she wouldn't even acknowledge them in the room. Far cry from Mayor Brune's generous and faithful allegiance to the people of Somerville – than former Mayor Gay – who has been snubbing people all over the city since she lost the election about 5 years ago to now Mayor Joe – apparently she's still blaming everyone for her defeat, including those that stood by her to the end – it wasn't good enough for her and her husband. It's really too bad – it doesn't cost anything to say hello and how are you – or does it?? *************** Congratulations to the Class of 2009 at Somerville High School – best of luck with their future, we here at the Somerville News wish all the graduates the best. *************** Happy Birthday goes out to John Sullivan and Ed Lynch – both businesses people here in Somerville and both turned 92 this past Saturday! Both are great guys and we wish them well! *************** Congratulations to the Somerville High students who won with their made in Somerville Domestic Violence Abuse video on "Teen Dating Abuse" in the PSA contest. The Somerville students were chosen out of 200 students in the contest in conjunction with the Office of Middlesex District Attorney's Office, Gerry Leone. *************** Alderman from Ward 4 and current President of the Board – Walter Pero – was traveling from an event on the Cape last Friday night and had discomfort on a level that prompted him to go to Cape Cod Hospital to be checked out. After spending the night and undergoing a series of tests, he apparently was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer and is awaiting further results of those tests this week. Walter is feeling much better and although he decided not to go to Tampa with the contingent from the City for the All America City competition, he wants to assure everyone that he is feeling fine and that he was very pleased with the treatment he received at Cape Cod Hospital. We are glad Walter is still on his game and continue to wish him well. *************** About 30 residents, along with the Mayor, are off to Florida to bring home the All America City Award once again here in Somerville. A lot of hard work by Jimmy Del Ponte, Jackie Rossetti and everyone involved – hopefully it will pay off… *************** Normally we wouldn't comment on and article in the Farm Team, but we have to compliment Kevin Crowley for writing the article on the last All America City win Somerville had. Some of us, including our own Editor Jamie Norton, were there and in the huge parade they had to celebrate the award in 1972. *************** Congratulations to Jens Stevens of Somerville, who received a Master of Science degree in Botany within the Graduate College during May commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont. *************** The Somerville Homeless Coalition is having a springtime celebration in honor of their family of volunteers known as the Super Hero Corps – their Volunteer Appreciation Open House will be on Friday, June 19th from 5PM to 7PM on the Project SOUP lawn at 15 Franklin Street. *************** Congratulations to Elio and Juscelia LoRusso of George Street – who are now the proud parents of Maria Gabriella DeFreitas LoRusso – who was born a few weeks ago. She weighed in at 7 pound 3 ounces and 19 inches long… *************** Seems like big changes over at the Farm Team – Kat Powers will be promoted up the ladder and a new Farm Team recruit will be brought in to be the Editor. Good thing they didn't make the current Asst. Editor Kat's replacement – she would then have to get her stories straight and be able to get the names connected to the stories straight – or would she? Maybe she'd also have to go to an Ethics class and find out the meaning of Plagiarism – anyways, the former owners of the Farm Team would not recognize their so-called newspaper anymore, would they? *************** Ricaphene Lima of Somerville was recognized for participation in campus activities recently at a ceremony in the Griswold Theatre at the American International College. More than 70 students received awards at the Co-Curricular Awards night program, as students, parents, faculty and administrators gathered to honor the student leaders. Lima, a Political Science major, received the John Homer Miller Award. For those unfamiliar with the American International College, it is a private, coeducational institution that is located in Springfield and was founded in 1885. AIC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the schools of Arts, Sciences and Education, Business Administration and Health Sciences. *************** Joe's Jazz & Blues Fest will kick off with a free outdoor concert this Saturday, June 20 at Powder House Park. The festival will run from 2 -9 p.m. beginning with the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble parading from Davis Square to Powder House park. The lineup will include the Somerville High School Jazz Band, Charlie Kohlhases Explorers Club, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines, the Family Jewels and Mystix. (Rain date for the event 6/21). For a complete schedule of upcoming shows go to www.somervilleartscouncil.org. |
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