The South Coast Insider - July 2014

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Mixing business with pleasure The tale of a dog Linda Morad, senior business development specialist, called on a customer recently and came home with a dog!

It might have been fate that brought her and her new canine friend Heidi together that day.

And maybe it was that same fate that brought St. Anne’s Credit Union to mind when the Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River started thinking about financing.

It all started out simply enough. A New Bedford animal control officer knew Linda, knew about St. Anne’s Credit Union, and was very familiar with Forever Paws, a shelter that protects and cares for stray, abused and abandoned animals from throughout the area. A referral from that animal control officer brought all three — actually, ultimately four — together.

Forever Paws contacted Linda to inquire about a business line of credit. She headed to Fall River to drop off a loan application. That’s when a Shelter hound named Heidi jumped into her lap and then wouldn’t leave her side during the entire visit.

Linda, Heidi, and Erin at the Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River.

Bottom line? Linda and Shelter manager Erin Pacheco ultimately swapped applications. One was for a line of credit; the other for a pet adoption!

Both applications were approved. Heidi is now an official member of the Morad family. Forever Paws is a happy member of the St. Anne’s Credit Union family.

“I was proud to be able to meet the banking needs of Forever Paws,” says Linda.

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From the Publisher

YOUR HEALTH

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Dateline South Coast

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COVER STORY

BUSINESS BUZZ

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Young Marines making a difference

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ON mY MIND

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20 Unique businesses in region

By Elizabeth Morse Read

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Portuguese feast hits 100

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Summer hotspots

By Jay Pateakos

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South Coast Artists Tour

By Lori Bradley

FOOD NOTES

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Grilled favorites

By Brian J. Lowney

ON THE COVER This month’s patriotic cover is dedicated to The Marine Museum at Fall River. Visit the Marine Museum today to see their exhibit on the Massachusetts Colonial Navy and see where our flag came from. For more information visit: www.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER July 2014 / Vol. 18 / No. 7 Published by Coastal Communications Corp.

It’s official: summer is in full swing! The schools are closed, the beaches are open, and everyone’s geared up to

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take advantage of the best the South Coast has to offer.

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It’s a great season to go out with friends and to meet new

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people. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is a great place to do both, while also filling yourself up on delicious

Contributors Lori Bradley, Ed Camara, Paul E. Kandarian, Tom Lopes, Brian J. Lowney, Sean McCarthy, Elizabeth Morse Read, Joyce Rowley

food and drink. Check out what’s on the itinerary in Ed Camara’s article on page 6.

The next time we’re facing summer showers, drive over to one of the 10

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businesses Sean McCarthy has highlighted on page 20. They all offer unique goods and are sure to be worth the trip.

Whether you’ve already visited them or not, Jay Pateakos has compiled a list of the can’t-miss destinations for summer in the South Coast. Turn to page 8 and make the most of it!

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A century of feasting

By Ed Camara

As July 31 draws closer, the 2014

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament committee members only manage to eat a quick sandwich as they rush between tasks like smoothing out newly poured cement to power washing more than a dozen baraccas (stands) that will be serving food and drink for the 100th celebration of the Feast.

This is a very special year.

There are few fairs or festivals that can claim 100 years of welcoming guests from near and far to celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of anything. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is often called “the Madeira Feast” because its roots are in the tiny mountain and shore side villages of the island of Madeira, the “Pearl of the Atlantic.”

A labor of love

Feast President, Larry Jacques, is the man in charge and almost everything to do with Feast 100 runs through him. “It’s a labor of love, and I do this because of my ancestry and my love for everything Madeiran,” he said while watching some trucks arrive with more materials for the event.

As always, the Feast presents its organizers with various challenges. Wholesale prices for many items on the Feast’s shopping list (like 10,000 6

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pounds of quality beef) need to be studied. In addition to the food orders, there is a mega list of entertainers to juggle over five stages, making sure that the event continues to provide continuous live and non-stop entertainment at no charge.

Bigger, better than ever

Normally, the Feast opens with a well-known headliner act on the first night, but when you are celebrating 100 years, there are special considerations. Headliner acts will be presented on all four nights of the Feast. Thursday’s opening night features 90s rockers the Gin Blossoms, followed by the legendary Earth, Wind and Fire accompanied by former American Idol runner-up Bo Bice on Friday. Saturday’s main stage will spotlight the popular Portuguese band Starlight from Toronto and country and western star Phil Vassar closes the Feast on Sunday night.

A more subdued celebration

For the first time, the Feast committee recognized the need to address those people who continued to say, “Oh, I don’t go to the Feast—it’s too crowded and noisy.” Six more hours have been added to the schedule with the grounds,

food and beverage stands, and special entertainment now scheduled for Friday afternoon from Noon to 6 pm.

Feast Vice President David Lucio smiled when he said, “On Friday afternoon, many feast-goers are still at work. Parking will be easier and all of our most popular foods will be fresh out of the ovens.

We hope this will attract the group of people who wanted to attend the Feast without the crowds.”

Not to be forgotten is the Feast’s special “Quiet Corner” in the Courtyard of the Museum of Madeiran Heritage, just half a block down the hill from the main Feast grounds.

Now celebrating its ninth year of operation, the café gives a uniquely European feel to the festival.

It offers soft, quiet Portuguese music and live Fado entertainment every evening.

Mara Pedro will be the featured fadista this year and visitors can enjoy a Madeiran wine, espresso, or cappuccino with delicious and delicate pastries in a shaded and quiet courtyard. As in the past, the Museum will be open to visitors free of charge during the Feast. All are welcomed.

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Whether its world-class tourist attractions or family fun experiences you’re interested in, let’s face it, the South Coast has it all.

From the world’s largest collection of battleships to rare marine artifacts, ocean species you can touch to interactive children’s rooms or a petting zoo, our area has what families want and so much more. It’s just a matter of when and where and this is where I’m here for you. Below is a list of some of the attractions in our area but rest assured there’s more out there too. They only give me so much space, you know?

Marine Museum

Mary Concannon, curator of the Marine Museum at Fall River, said the Museum has a number of great events this summer. On June 15, The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts and the Sailing Masters of 1812 Presented Colors To Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner.

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On July 6, the Marine Museum will dedicate its library to Margot and J. Thomas Cottrell, who helped bring the museum back from the brink a few years ago.

Concannon said the importance of the Marine Museum as a destination lay in the fact that it tells the story of a community from a very different perspective.

She said their emphasis is on the development of Fall River as it became both an important mill town and the home of the Fall River Line, where the steamboats of this line not only traveled along the East Coast, but linked the railroad with the waterways.

“Few people recognize that traveling on the Fall River Line was a luxurious venture; amenities from richly-appointed interiors complete with grand staircases, salons, even libraries, steamboats of the Fall River Line rivaled the Titanic, said Concannon. “Our exhibits include intricately carved models of the steamboats, some made from whalebone; paintings that invite the visitor to experience life in this coastal town from the 1840s through World War II.” Concannon said other models showcase the history and craft of boat building from the 1700s through World War II, a history that

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is additionally captured in the paintings, lithographs, and artwork that grace its walls.

“From interior images that bring visitors into the grand halls of the

Fall River vessels to birds-eye views of our shorelines and mills, the Marine Museum offers each visitor a chance to visualize and experience our coastal heritage first-hand,”

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If you’ve ever spent any time at all at Battleship Cove, you’ll know how lucky we are to have this rare gem in our backyard. From a half a dozen Cub Scout sleepovers to daily trips, I’ve seen the inside and outside of each vessel and learn something new each time.

Cristoff Shay, marketing manager for Battleship Cove noted that this summer, the ship has a multitude of programs the whole family can enjoy in addition to its permanent collection. Two on-going programs, “The Pearl Harbor Experience”, where the attack on Pearl Harbor comes to life with state-of-the-art special effects technology, archive film and surround-sounds and “Women Protecting U.S.” highlights the contributions made by women to our nation’s defense from the American Revolution to the present.

Experience Fall River’s Fourth of July Fireworks from the best seat in the house—the deck of the USS Massachusetts for $5 a ticket. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Museum Store, or the day of. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. The battleship hosts a Family Nautical Nights on July 12. Individuals get the opportunity to spend the night on the USS Massachusetts. Sleep in restored Navy bunks, eat meals “chow style” in the Officer’s Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille.

July 25 is Free Family Friday.

Sponsored by the Boston Museum Program and the Highland Street Foundation, there is no admission fee to Battleship Cove on this day.

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A Vietnam Veterans Appreciation along with another Family Nautical Night takes place on Aug. 2.

“Battleship Cove is the world’s largest exhibit of historic naval ships with a fleet that includes five National Historic Landmarks: Battleship USS Massachusetts, Destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Submarine USS Lionfish, and PT Boats 617 and 796. Individually, each ship represents different moments in history and technical achievements,” said Shay.

“Collectively, these vessels symbolize American sacrifices made in defense of our freedom. Battleship Cove is also home to numerous exhibits including the National PT Boat Museum, the National Destroyermen’s Museum, and exhibitions to those who served on the USS Saint Paul and on Radar Picket Ships. Battleship cove is the perfect education experience for all ages— something for everyone!” For more information, visit www. battleshipcove.com

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added Concannon. “After a stop at our museum, be sure to visit Battleship Cove (a 5-minute walk away) as well as the other great museums and historical societies in Fall River that document our history over thousands of years.”

For more information visit www.marinemuseumfr.org.

Children’s Museum

Just down the street from Battleship Cove and the Marine Museum is the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River. With more than a year’s worth of programs, events and new exhibits under its belt, Jo-Anne Sbrega, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River said the best way to keep up with all of the Museum’s activities is through its website www. cmgfr.org or Facebook page, where you can find a monthly calendar of activities and special events.

They are offering Laughing Yoga Class every Friday in July and August at 10:30 a.m. with Joanie Woodward, author of two children’s books related to Yoga. The Museum will also host a book signing this summer for Woodward’s book, “Seven Little Monkeys”. Magician Tony Bologna will be back this summer too. As far as the exhibits,

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Continued from previous page Sbrega said a water Vortex is being built for the Water Room which should be ready to go for the summer season.

Upcoming fundraisers include a Clam Boil on Monday, June 20 at LePage’s Seafood 4 p.m. to 8 pm.

The cost of admission is $25 per ticket.

Sbrega said The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River is a destination site offering families of young children educational and creative exhibits to explore, discover and grow together. The primary age focus is 2 to 10 years old with an overlap at either end. Yearly memberships are reasonably priced to give you unlimited visits as well as daily admission. They are participating in the Fall River Public Library Pass Program as well.

“What sets Children’s Museum apart is that these are exhibits that are interactive and ever-changing that grow with the child,” said Sbrega. “Children’s Museums get the most repeat visitors than other kinds of Museums. This summer we anticipate lots of field trips as well as birthday parties along with vacationing families visiting the South Coast and the Newport area.

For more information visit www. cmgfr.org.

Simcock Farm

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Farm, a family owned farm that not only sells ice cream but offers fresh fruits and vegetables and a rare petting zoo.

Owned with her husband Jim, Beverly Ann Simcock said the aim of the Simcock Farm is to be an affordable family destination with a country atmosphere to relax and enjoy.

“Our farm fresh vegetable can be seen through the process from field to table,” said Beverly Ann Simcock.

“You can see the fields from the stand and as vegetables come in from the fields with the tractor they are brought directly to the stand to be washed sorted and packed.

“From there they are sold directly in our stand, sent to wholesalers, restaurants and even delivered to your door via our “Veggie Express” home delivery. Our vegetables are non GMO and IPM grown.”

And let’s not forget their petting zoo. There are not too many of them left in the South Coast.

“Our petting animals give the opportunity for children to see and interact with our “fur kids”. Children and adults alike enjoy them and most people have a favorite when they visit,” said Beverly Ann Simcock. “Most of our animals have been rescued and have medical issues. This is their forever home. I would say the favorite on the farm is Eeyore, our white miniature donkey...Mr. Personality.”

As for why people keep coming back each year in droves, Simcock said in addition to delicious ice cream served by friendly staff and farm fresh vegetables picked straight from the fields it’s a great friendly, clean, farm environment with a cast of adorable farm animals sure to win anyone over...all at an affordable price.

“It’s all about the love of the land and animal,” Beverly Ann Simcock added. “It’s a way of life that has been here for four generations.”

To learn more visit www. simcockfarm.com.

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Ocean Explorium

About 20 minutes down 195 East from Swansea, in the heart of downtown New Bedford, you find the Ocean Explorium. Executive Director, Abbey Spargo said the Explorium will be expanding its hours for the summer, to Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. beginning on July 8.

Spargo said guests are encouraged to check the Explorium’s schedule on its website to see what is planned for the day they will visit - especially the “Science on a Sphere” presentations. These range from special programs “Just for Kids” to movies and staff-presented programs on a variety of scientific principles related to the ocean, the Earth or another planet or system.

“Our living exhibits provide an intriguing experience, and include three touch tanks: rays and sharks, scallops, and the rocky shore - the sorts of marine life one might find at a local beach,” said Spargo. “Don’t forget the coral reef exhibit, the sea horses, the anemone fish and other habitats,” said Spargo. “We also have a coral farm where guests can ‘plant’ a coral and, on subsequent visits, see how much it has grown.

Such coral fragments may eventually be sold to aquarium hobbyists, and represent an effort to relieve pressure on corals in the wild due to commercial harvesting.”

Spargo said what sets the Ocean Explorium apart is the engagement of its staff with guests.

“From the moment a visitor walks through the door, our educators,

husbandry staff and volunteers are welcoming and responsive. Guests can follow along as husbandry staff feed the variety of marine life in our tanks and, for a small additional fee ($3 to $5), can actually assist with the feedings,” said Spargo. “Our educators are trained to address learners of all ages and abilities, whether a school group on a field trip or a family enjoying an afternoon visit. We pack a lot of learning —cleverly disguised as fun—into the former New Bedford Institution for Savings Bank, where we “Bring Science to Life!”

For more information, visit www. oceanexplorium.org.

Kool Kone

Heading east on 195, you hit the Marion/Wareham border and the food and ice cream destination of Kool Kone. Owner Tom Strom has something a little special planned for this summer and it has little to do with food or ice cream. Currently under construction and hoping to be open by summer is the return of a family-favorite gone for many decades-an 18 hole miniature golf course. Having owned Kool Kone for 10 years now, there isn’t a week that goes by when someone doesn’t mention to Strom that Kool Kone at one time had a very popular miniature golf course on site.

“Many of the customers we have are from many generations and they remember the miniature golf course. They’re always asking when I’m going to bring it back,”

said Strom. “When a 10-acre parcel behind Kool Kone became available, I purchased an acre in the corner to bring the miniature golf course back.”

Strom said with Kool Kone already being a destination for food and its 52-flavors of ice cream, he hopes the miniature golf course will add another level to that. And he’s not done either. Once the miniature golf course is up and running, he plans to build and arcade as well. Talk about a destination in the making.

“We’re trying to make it so that even more people come here to help bring back some of the old times,” said Strom. “People have been asking for it for years. Many already come a great distance to get here.

Let’s hope this will bring even more people to the area. This could be a whole outing for a family now.”

For more information visit www. koolkone.com

Edaville Railroad

Finally, where 195 meets 495, there’s another piece of the area’s history that continues to strengthen.

Edaville Railroad was always a destination when I was a kid and the owners are working hard to continue that trend and create programs to keep the Carver attraction a destination all year long.

Samantha Johnson, Communications Director for Edaville Railroad noted that Edaville has been a beloved attraction in Massachusetts for many years, but there is no more exciting time than now to come down and visit.

Opening for the season on June 14 with its famous “Day Out With Thomas” event, Johnson said June will stay busy with the launching of its new exciting venture, “Dinoland” with the Grand Opening June 28 and 29. The new attraction will remain open throughout the fall.

“Dinoland is an interactive nature walk through our park featuring over 21 life-sized and animated dinosaurs,” said Johnson. “It will be an entertaining and educational experience for all guests.”

This summer they are also introducing new weekend events picked by their fans including a Jr. Conductor Camp, Pirates weekend, grandparents weekend and so much more.

Additionally, Edaville has also added some new rides for the 2014 summer season, including a flying balloon ride, a spinning coaster and for our smaller guests an indoor mini carousel and a gas station ride. In addition to the new Dinoland attraction, Johnson said they have also begun construction on features that will be introduced in 2015, including a water play area, a log flume ride, go-karts, bumper boats and a park that will be the home of an exclusive national character, to be announced in June.

“People return to Edaville to get a taste of tradition, but also to experience a much different amusement park than most others. Events like Pumpkins Aglow, the Festival of Lights, and the Polar Express are repeat trips for many families,” said Johnson. “With all the changes and updates to Edaville, the park will maintain its classic vibe while also creating a more modern image.

Once you visit Edaville, it will be hard to stay away.”

Visit www.edaville.com for more information.

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Home is where the art is

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he annual South Coast Artists (SCA) Studio Tours enters its 11th year in 2014, and through the years the organization has developed into a multifaceted community art asset.

SCA offers year round support and inspiration to artists in an area roughly encompassing Westport and Dartmouth. Little Compton and Tiverton.

Workshops, a comprehensive website with tips on marketing and salesmanship for artists, and the two-weekend South Coast Studio Tours are a few of the features of this finely tuned and highly interactive arts organization.

No matter how solitary an approach an artist takes to studio practice, an audience is needed as motivation to create. The Annual South Coast Artists Studio Tours provides this motivating factor by bringing the audience to the artist’s homes and studios.

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By Lori Bradley

Throughout the year, many artists show their work in galleries or shops and are only too familiar with the arduous process of packaging and shipping to a distant location, resulting in an audience viewing the work in an arbitrary space with a layout designed by a gallery owner or art director.

The SCA Studio Tours enable viewers to come to the artist and see art created in its native setting—all the tools of the trade visible and with art arranged and styled by the artist. Some studio spaces are cluttered with art supplies and the remnants of creation. Others are neat and tidy and as deliberately arranged as an art gallery. All give a fascinating glimpse into the creative process at its inception.

Fresh concept

Each year the SCA Studio Tours are given a different theme by the Board of Directors as a

creative boost to participating artists. This year the Board chose “Fresh Art” as the guiding theme and encouraged artists to be “bold, modern, unique and vibrant – to create art that inspires and welcomes art lovers of all ages to our creative coastal community” in their approach to making art for the 2014 Studio Tour.

An independent jury including Didi Suydam, of the Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery and Peter Diepenbrock of Peter Diepenbrock Studio, both of Jamestown, RI, selected the works of three artists as best embodying the theme “Fresh Art.” Honorable Mention was awarded to Galen Snow for her “Paper Montage.” The jurors felt this piece was, “well done, colorful and bold. The piece is bountiful in shape, style and hues.” First Place was “Beyond the Wall” by Stephanie Stroud which the jurors described as a, “very well done encaustic,

and very consistent with the regional feel of the area. The colors are subdued, but very appreciated.” Finally, Best in Show went to “Visioning”

by SCA President Kelly Milukas. The jurors state, “This piece is the best match for the theme. The material use is unique, with a nice pallet of clean colors, and textures. It rings the ‘sea glass’ bell, which calls to mind the sandy beaches of the region.”

Work in progress

In fact, the freshest art possible can be discovered in the South Coast Studio Tour artist demonstrations, a special interactive feature of the tour, where the public is invited to watch artists creating new work on the spot in their own special mediums and, in some cases, to participate hands-on. This year there are several artists new to the tour and the schedule of demonstrations is impressive.

Westport painter Heather Bentz will demonstrate her multilayered acrylic painting process combining graphite, oil pastel, cardboard, found objects and processes (painting, drawing and more) to develop the content of a painting. Brenda Wrigley Scott of Tiverton will show how she prepares handmade paper to give it great texture and how she then uses that paper to paint unique, nuanced portraits of birds. Songbirds and marsh birds are her models. Ceramicist Wayne Fuerst of Westport will demonstrate wheel throwing, and many other artists will share their diverse techniques and skills in pastels, oil sticks, watercolor, oils, collage and developing sketchbooks.

The South Coast Artists group has emerged as one of the preeminent arts organizations in the region. The South Coast Artists Studio Tours is one of the primary regional arts events of the summer season and one of the few events that unites artists from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The tour also takes visitors on a journey through some of the most beautiful coastal scenic areas available in both states.

Come visit artists on their own turf in 2014 and enjoy a wealth of “fresh art.” There isn’t a better way to enjoy a balmy summer weekend than talking with artists on their own turf while experiencing fresh art, fresh scenery, ocean air and fresh produce from local farm stands, all available in joyous abundance along the pastoral South Coast Studio Tour routes.

The South Coast Artists Studio Tour will take place on the weekends of July 19 and 20 and Aug. 16 and 17. For a tour map and schedule of demonstrations visit www.southcoastartists.org/2014.

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COVER STORY

Staff Sergeant Dylan Jones (left) leads fellow

Young Marines at Battleship Cove.

Developing future leaders

BY SEAN McCARTHY

A sense of purpose and belonging are things that many young people seek in their lives.

So when an area youth puts on the uniform of the Young Marines, it brings with it a unique sense of pride, responsibility, and camaraderie.

But the Young Marines are not being trained for combat, they’re being trained for life.

There are two area chapters of the Young Marines—Fall River and South Coast. South Coast is based in New Bedford.

“I run this unit as close as possible to the actual Marine Corps experience, but at a much lower level of intensity,” says Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Andrade, Commanding Officer of the Fall River Young Marines. “We realize that these are kids.

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them get past it.

“We’re primarily about getting kids off the streets and staying away from drugs and negative influences. We also want to help kids set goals and map a plan for success. The most important thing we do for kids is give them self confidence.”

Recruits can be as young as eight and can stay with the program until high school graduation.

The average cadet stays for two years.

“This isn’t Paris Island, but it isn’t daycare,” says Christian Gomes, Commanding Officer of the

South Coast Young Marines. “We want to give kids the ability to function in a stressful situation and keep their cool. We have a drill instructor who may use a loud voice. We’re making sure that it puts a little stress on them so if they’re in a stressful situation in the real world they can think fast and know how to get out of trouble.”

Boost self esteem

The words that young members of these organizations repeatedly use to describe their

“He’s a different kid. Even his teachers have noticed a difference.”

Dylan Jones of Rochester is 15. He is joined in the Fall River Young Marines by his sister, Amber Jones, 14.

Dylan is a shining star in the Young Marines, overcoming a challenging youth to become a standout teen. He is in his eighth year with the Young Marines. His first seven years were in the Plymouth chapter. Today he is a Staff Sergeant.

“When he was young, Dylan had a hard time at school,” says mother Erin Vaughn. “He had bad grades, he was bullied and he wasn’t involved in any sports. But then one Fourth of July he saw the Young Marines in a parade and someone handed him a flyer and he said he wanted to join.”

The Young Marines has taken Dylan a long way.

Late last June he attended a two-week seminar on Advanced Leadership at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach, VA, teaching him how to lead battalions and regiments. At the end of July he will attend a National Encampment for Young Marines in Oklahoma, where he will be taught marksmanship. In August he will fly to Arizona

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to attend a four-day event celebrating the efforts of the Navajo Indians in World War II, when they used their language to function as a code that the Germans could not break.

Dylan is targeting a career in the Marines.

“I love the pressure and the atmosphere, the overall experience,” he says. “I also like going to other bases and the teamwork that goes on with people who are total strangers. I’ve made a lot of friends and met hundreds of people.”

Dylan has been a positive example for his sister.

“Amber saw all the cool stuff her brother was doing and decided she wanted to do it too,” Vaughn says. “She joined a year ago and soon discovered that she has the ability for public speaking. She loves having responsibility and being counted on.”

“I’ve made a lot of close friends in the Young Marines,” Amber says. “Everybody made me feel very welcome from the start. The instructors are stern with you, but they also cut you a little slack at first. They make you feel safe to ask questions if you don’t know something.”

After two years with the Young Marines, 14-year old Rosa Lewis of Acushnet has not only seen personal improvement, but it’s had a positive effect on her family and household.

“This has made me a better person through my dedication,” she says. “My family has noticed the change in me and at the same time I’ve made tons of friends.”

Rosa’s brother, Joshua, joined the South Coast Young Marines last year at the age of eight.

“From the start he was very nervous, but in the course of a year he has been transformed,” says his mother, Lori Lewis. “He’s a different kid. Even his teachers have noticed a difference. For him to go on a weekend encampment where he wasn’t in touch with me was a big step forward.”

“I love to wear the uniform and getting to march in parades,” Joshua says.

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experience are “discipline” and “leadership.” They also develop self confidence which helps them when dealing with others, including addressing groups of people.

Xavier Rodriguez, 11, has been in the South Coast Young Marines for two years. For Rodriguez, his experience has produced a very important change in his life—his peers aren’t calling him “fat” anymore.

“Kids used to make fun of me for being overweight,” he says. ”I had really low self-esteem, but the Young Marines got me into shape. My favorite thing to do now is the exercises, I love them.

It pushes you to try your hardest.”

In two years, Rodriguez has made three “best friends” through Young Marines.

“We e-mail each other and talk on the phone, we have a lot of fun together,” he says.

Rodriguez has also developed a passion for learning about the history of the Marines and the United States and taking tests during his weekly meetings on those subjects “I used to be scared to take the tests,” he recalls.

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Continued from previous page and negative aspects of their lives that need to be rewarded or worked on. The Young Marines are also taught to assist people, becoming certified in CPR., First Aid, fire safety and firearm safety.

David St. Laurent, 42, of Westport was a Lance Corporal when he left the Marine Corps in 1992.

From the age of 13 to 18 he was active in the Fall River youth chapter and returned to help run it from 1992 to 2007. The last four years he was the Commanding Officer.

“I was taught how to rely on myself,” he recalls of his youth experience. “I learned how to use a map and compass, field skills such as finding a good place to camp, and survival skills like how to find water.”

But St. Laurent talks about additional benefits.

He says that the Young Marines develop improved study habits for school.

“These kids are sacrificing a lot of their free time to do this, they could be at home playing video games,” St. Laurent says. “But they’ve got the chance to do a lot of things that other kids don’t.”

like a family. There’s no peer pressure or bullying.

I wish more parents gave kids this experience.”

Sgt. Andrade, 33, was born and raised in Fall River. He knows the value of the Young Marines experience. At a young age it was an important first step for him to realize his life’s dream of becoming a police officer. His current involvement with the Fall River youth is his way of contributing responsible young people to the area.

Today Sgt. Andrade has almost four years with the Fall River Police Department.

Officer Gomes spent six years in the Marine Corps Reserves, and is in his 14th year on the New Bedford Police Department. He has been the Unit Commander for the South Coast Young Marines for five years.

Sgt. Andrade points out that with the recent wars in the Middle East, many parents are con-

Giving back

Young Marines also reach out to the community, visiting veterans from World War II and The Korean War, escorting senior citizens to dances, helping with fundraisers and community events, cleaning local parks, marching in local parades and appearing at holiday ceremonies.

“Marching in Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day parades are special for these young people. They take pride in paying honor to those who have served,” St. Laurent says.

Each cadet must fulfill a goal of 50 hours of community service each year.

“This organization helps kids set goals and ambitions and has them go for it,” says Nelson Soares, a 40-year old Fall River native who spent seven years in the Fall River youth chapter. “It keeps kids on the right path and helps open doors for opportunities.”

Positive mentors

While the instructors in the programs are treated with respect and reverence, they are also available if one of the kids feels the need to confide with someone older and wiser.

“It’s important that these kids know that they can turn to anyone of their superiors for mentorship,” Sgt. Andrade says. “These kids won’t hesitate to talk to us. We can help them work through their problems. They like having someone to talk to. We encourage friendship among the kids, it’s 16

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cerned about their children getting involved with the military, which has current Young Marines being encouraged to put greater emphasis on their education and going to college. Sgt. Andrade says that the rate of Young Marines graduating into the military was once 80 percent. Today it is about half that.

“One of the first things I tell parents is that this is not a recruiting arm for the military,” Gomes says. “I want my cadets to put education before the military.”

Both local chapters of the Young Marines are part of a national organization based in Washington, D.C. The national slogan is “Close the Gate On Drugs.”

The Fall River chapter meets every Sunday for four hours at Battleship Cove. The South Coast chapter meets every Tuesday at Fort Taber in New Bedford’s South end for three hours.

In addition to the exercise regimen that starts

each session the recruits get classes on “Drug Demand Reduction,” as well as courses on military and U.S. history.

Remarkable progress

A majority of the recruiting for the Young Marines is word of mouth, often parent-to-parent.

The program is all volunteers and is non-profit, though they do receive donations from individuals and local businesses.

Each cadet in the program pays a one-time fee and is responsible for buying their own boots and dress shoes. But you can’t put a price on enthusiasm.

“Sometimes we try to give the kids a break, but they don’t want it,” Sgt. Andrade says. “They’re incredibly eager and really look forward to their weekly drills.”

Regardless of age, each cadet is treated similarly.

“I’ve seen some incredible development from some of our youngest cadets,” Andrade says.

“We had an eight-year old come in and at first he couldn’t stand still. He would speak out without being instructed. But it didn’t take long for him to catch on, probably about three months. Today you see him standing amongst the 15-year olds.

Seeing the progress these kids make is one of the things that keeps me coming back.”

“This isn’t a ‘bad kid’ program,” Gomes says.

“We’re taking a few good kids and putting a little spit and polish on them, making them look a little better. And that’s what happens with structure and discipline.

At the end of every Tuesday night’s drills, Gomes has his cadets recite the same creed: “From this day forward I sincerely promise to set an example for all other youth to follow and I shall never do anything to bring disgrace or dishonor upon my God, my parents, my country, the flag, myself or the Young Marines. These I will honor and respect in a manner that reflects credit upon myself. Semper Fidelis.”

Someday these young men and women will go beyond the places they have trained and they may not stay in touch with many of the people who were beside them. But the effort they put into their experience and the rewards that come with it will be with them as they go throughout the world.

For more information about the Fall River Young Marines, contact Frank Andrade at 508-536-5591 or email info@frym.com. Christian Gomes of the South Coast Young Marines can be reached at 508-989-3995 or via email at Christian.gomes@ newbedfordpd.com

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FOOD NOTES

Fired up about grilling

By Brian J. Lowney

Summer has arrived and it’s the perfect time to enjoy some finger lickin’ barbecue or a delicious burger fresh off the grill!

Whether you enjoy a slab of meaty ribs, a plump chicken, big ol’ roasted turkey leg, hefty burger or even a generous serving of grilled shrimp, there is no better way to celebrate summer than at a barbeque or local burger joint. Fire up the grill, open some frosties and get ready for a good time.

For those who don’t want to cook on a hot day and bother with the cleanup, many South Coast restaurants bring the best of barbecue and burgers right to your table.

A passion for poultry

Barbecue fans are in for a real treat at Churrascaria Novo Mundo in New Bedford, a delightful family restaurant known for its barbecued chicken Churrascaria Novo Mundo 98 County Street, New Bedford, MA Tel. 508) 991-8661 Closed Mondays, open Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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cooked in a charcoal pit. The popular entrée has been featured on the Food Network and draws visitors from near and far.

According to owner Carla Amaral, the acclaimed restaurant sells about 1,500 chickens per week, as well a lot of barbecued ribs, which are also cooked in the pit. The delicious entrees are served with French fries and rice, or a side salad.

“What makes it so special is the sauce,” Cabral emphasizes, that the restaurant’s special “piri-piri” sauce, made from a special blend of spices.

“It’s our secret,” Amaral reveals, adding that while the sauce is spicy with a garlicky flavor, it’s not overwhelming. Many diners, she adds, ask if they can purchase the flavorful sauce, which some

customers spoon on their salad and fries, by the bottle to enjoy at home.

In addition to the barbecue specialties, Churrascaria Novo Mundo also offers ethnic Portuguese specialties and fresh seafood just off the boat.

Customers should be forewarned to save room for dessert. Amaral whips up a heavenly chocolate mousse, and Grandma’s Pudding, an old-time Portuguese favorite, featuring layers of whipped cream, crushed cookies, and sugared egg yolks.

Amaral says that some restaurant visitors from distant places stop annually to enjoy the barbecued chicken and a homemade dessert.

“It’s like a ritual for them,” she says proudly.

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If you’re craving for a burger, Maxx Burgers in Taunton is the place to visit not only for delicious hamburgers with tempting toppings, but also franks, flavorful gluten-free soups, appetizers and healthy salads.

“It was always something that I wanted to do,” says owner George Lambert of his decision to open the bistro three years ago. Lambert adds that the fare offered at the restaurant is inspired by his grandmother, a Native American herbalist who was a staunch advocate for good nutrition.

“Everything we have is the best we can get,” Lambert continues, noting that the restaurant only uses quality ingredients, such as certified angus beef, pork tenderloins, and Hebrew National franks.

The restaurateur adds that all fried foods, including chicken wings, French fries, and fried pickles—one of the restaurant’s most popular appetizers, are all cooked in palm oil, which Lambert emphasizes has many health benefits.

Popular menu selections include the Billy the Kid burger, topped with cheese, bacon, chili, sautéed onions and jalapeno peppers, and the Butch Cassidy burger featuring mushrooms, cheese, zesty steak sauce, bacon, tomato and onion strings.

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Owner Matt Gurney lists St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork and black angus steak tips slathered with tangy barbecue sauce as some of the restaurant’s most popular crowd pleasers.

Gurney says the ribs are seasoned with a special dry rub and smoked for four hours, before being “sauced” and cooked in the oven.

“We sell tons of pulled pork,” he tells adding that many folks “get barbecue on the brain” once the warm weather arrives. He notes, however, that diehard barbecue fans purchase pans of pulled pork and ribs throughout the year for special family celebrations and holiday get-togethers.

Gurney adds that the perfect “sides” to serve with barbecue are homemade baked macaroni and cheese, baked beans and zesty homemade coleslaw.

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10 unique treasures

Susan Asaro Photography

By Sean McCarthy

In the age of chain stores where the most you know about your salesperson is a flimsy name tag, almost everything on their shelves is mass produced by people you will never meet.

But whether it’s art or agriculture, books or tools, music or fashion, if you reside in the South Coast you have some opportunities to own or enjoy a one-of-a-kind object from a one-of-a-kind store or setting.

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Upstair Used Book Store

Each afternoon these downtown New Bedford doors open to a cramped cornucopia of books in a tight nook teeming with tomes that feels as much like a museum as it does a library.

Between the swelling shelves are aisles like airplanes, just wide enough to continue your meandering exploration. The books seem nestled comfortably alongside and on top of each other, classics paired alongside forgettable topics and stories. A survey of two shelves says a lot—one shelf includes the popular writings of Marquis De Sade, John Steinbeck, Ayn Rand, Albert Camus, and Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” Another shelf testifies to the eclectic bounty with books on “The History of Women’s Suffrage,” next to “The Dawn of Modern Warfare,” next to “The British Economy Since 1700s,” next to “The History of Indian and Indonesian Art.” A significant range of themes.

After an ample browsing there is the impression that most anyone could go home having discovered a special title that reaches them or something odd that intrigues them.

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This store is like a yard sale time warp—a space that immerses visitors in a culture of kitsch from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, a bazaar of throwback odds-and-ends—the prizes of past generations.

What seemed cool and fashionable back in the day is now attractive for its funky décor or as off-beat collectibles—awkwardly charming for its’ hokey nostalgia.

Almost all of the items are one-of-a-kind which creates the ambiance for someone on the fence to make a purchase, thinking the item may not be there when they return.

Among the many opportunities at Artificial Marketplace are 1960’s Playboy magazines, cassette tapes (including some mix tapes), 45’s and vinyl albums by a diverse selection of genres and performers such as The Monkees, Gladys Knight, Peter Frampton, Monty Python, and Pat Metheny. Many of the items are surprisingly well-preserved for their age- a typewriter, a sewing machine, a toaster, cameras with flash bulbs, board games , bicycles, furniture and a collection of clothes, among the array. One of the most unusual items is a collection of lids from well-dated peanut butter jars.

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Circa Vintage Wear

Fashion fans, if you’re interested in owning something that’s probably not going to be in anyone else’s wardrobe, Circa can likely outfit you.

With a stockpile of more than 6,000 items— most of it clothing—a fashion-minded person could spend hours immersed in this old-school onslaught, which might inspire an enigmatic combination of classic and contemporary. The items date from the early 1800’s to the 1980’s.

Owner Chris Duval refers to it as “fashion archeology.”

Circa is located in the south end of New Bedford in the back of the New England Demolition and Salvage Co. Duval began the store in 1986 in Fairhaven and has been expanding continuously. Among his vast offerings are dresses, hats, shoes, shirts, ties, suits, costume jewelry, lingerie, sweaters, and more.

Ultimately, Circa is a grand potpourri of garments and accessories where guests can be enthralled and get lost in the opportunities.

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Crush Fine Wine

Where else in South Coast can you find wine from Lebanon, Hungary, Greece and Japan?

Crush is a downtown New Bedford store dealing in fine wine.

Owner Kristian Vasilev will give approval to one out of every 10 bottles of wine he tests when deciding what he’ll put on the shelves of his store.

He is the South Coast’s only Sommelier, which is a French word that basically translates into the term wine steward, someone who is extensively informed on wine.

Vasilev earned recognition as a Sommelier for The Federalist restaurant in Boston’s esteemed 15 Beacon hotel. After his tenure there he opened his New Bedford store in December 2012.

Crush welcomes guests with a soft, casual ambiance, a spacious room with high ceilings, oak floors and shelves, brick walls with lights set low, creating a warm atmosphere that lends itself to calm browsing.

Vasilev is proud of his store’s service. He can help someone find the correct bottle of wine depending on a variety of factors such as what food it is going with, what the budget is, what the

occasion is, what the glass it is being drunk from, and other considerations.

He claims that he doesn’t just offer wine, but also an education.

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The Drawing Room

If your image of architects is stuffy and meticulous, Anthi Frangiatis’s business in Marion will almost certainly challenge that expectation.

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Frangiatis is pushing the envelope on how an architect’s office can function. Her business consists of two rooms—the back room is where she tends to her architectural pursuits, but the room that visitors experience when they walk through the front door is a gallery of diverse and cutting-edge art works by as many as 40 artists from throughout New England. It can be perused as a gallery where visitors come to browse and imbibe the progressive ambiance, or it can be a source of inspiration for people interested in including some of the works into their home.

Frangiatis’ front room is an eclectic menagerie of talent, style, and imagination—stockpiled pieces that range from the abstract to the functional. Frangiatis gets the most of her front space with art works that reach from the ceiling to the floor, and filling many shelves in between.

The items on display are changed every other month. The showcase in one of constant variety and originality. Visitors can enjoy The Drawing Room even if they don’t have any architectural interests. The art is for sale, and some of it can be redesigned or commissioned to a buyer’s taste.

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For a fee of $35 Sandy Woods offers interested people the opportunity to rent a 100-square foot plot of land that is chemical-free and they can grow their own food.

Another dimension of Sandy Woods are rental cottages and home lots. There are 50 affordable rental units for lease to low or moderate-income individuals while families have an opportunity with one, two or three bedroom units. There are 22 single family house lots available for purchase.

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Gentleman’s Quarters

Men want to be pampered too. Just like they always have. Thanks to Gentleman’s Quarters in downtown Fall River, the old school barbershop experience is new again.

The atmosphere immediately conveys comfort and upscale with a group of spacious leather chairs flanked by copies of mens-oriented magazines such as “Men’s Health” and “GQ.” The floor is decorated with a thick soft rug and there are floor-to-ceiling windows opposed by black walls with shelves of eye-catching, smartly designed hair products. High on one of the walls is a large autograph by European hair stylist Paul Mitchell celebrating the store’s opening in December of 2012.

Gentleman’s Quarters covers every angle of the men’s spa experience, including a haircut with a scalp massage that takes place after the haircut in a closed-door atmosphere with soft spa music in the background. There is also a pleasurable hot lather, the opportunity for grey reduction, hand and foot grooming, facials and massages, hair removal and even drop-off shoe shining. Robes are available along with a signature beverage from wine and beer to tea, coffee, or water.

Gentleman’s Quarters is a walk-in service but appointments can be made.

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Dartmouth Tailor

It’s getting more and more difficult to find a tailor, and that makes Sue Chouinard happy.

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Choinard’s reputation often has clients recommended to her from local clothing businesses.

Two generations ago, businesses ranging from large chain stores to local shops had tailors on location. With jobs going overseas, the tailoring industry has reduced considerably.

More often than not people will save money, and rather than replace an item, they will bring it to Chouinard for alterations. Occasionally, people will see something on the rack at a store that they like but it doesn’t fit them, and they will buy it and bring it to Dartmouth Tailor to adjust it to size.

With a passion for sowing that she discovered as a child, she now has a constant supply of customers that’s unlikely to diminish.

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U.G.L.Y. Gallery

There aren’t a lot of parameters at this art gallery and boutique. The basic recipe for the room is conventional works with challenging pieces and outdoor artifacts taken out of context, In combination it’s an unusual bombardment of images and influences, creating a special visual experience for each guest.

Their name is an acronym for “U Gotta Love Yourself.”

You may be marveling at a mural painted on one of the walls before turning around to see an out-dated fire hydrant. Conventional art may adorn the walls, while in the center of the room is a group of four movie theatre chairs, providing potential relaxation for visitors. For a more comfortable experience the room offers a bright orange couch. Further inspection reveals a 1940’s phone booth, yellow street signs, a working lighted traffic signal and an ancient but functioning cash register. There is a collection of

approximately two dozen t-shirts by local artists dangling on a rack that are offered for sale.

With a recent show devoted to landscapes, U.G.L.Y. grew a 10x2-foot strip of grass down the middle of the room. They recently did a show devoted entirely to art from trash, and opened their doors one night for a showcase of freestyle hip-hop with background beats provided.

It is a random smorgasbord for those who walk through the door. No two visitors will share the same U.G.L.Y. experience.

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The Tool Consignment Store

Whether you’re doing handiwork around the house on weekends, or you’re a full-time contrac-

tor or electrician, there’s a good chance that this store can provide you with the tools, supplies and machines you’ll need to get the job done. From a 50-cent screwdriver to a $2,200 band saw, this Swansea store is stockpiled with opportunities for people who don’t need their goods and supplies to be right off of the assembly line.

Don’t think that a store of used tools is going to be disorganized and randomly exhibited. What this Route 6 establishment has in common with the chain stores is that everything is presented in a very orderly fashion and is easy to find in a clean atmosphere. There’s not much space between tools and supplies, but there is no clutter, either.

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YOUR HEALTH

How to avoid skin cancer

by Elizabeth Morse Read

I was 30 years old and living in New York City when I found a red, flaky patch on my shoulder.

The dermatologist asked if I’d gone to the beach a lot as a child. Yup—grew up in New Bedford.

Did you ever get bad sunburns? Yup—grew up in New Bedford. And, seeing as you’re a redhead, I’m guessing your family background is Irish or English? Yup—grew up in New Bedford.

Well, the doctor sighed, then put it on your calendar—you now have basal cell carcinoma.

There was no sunscreen back in the day, other than zinc oxide on your nose and wearing your father’s undershirt. Post-WWII mothers were convinced that sun-bathing was good for you, like fluoride in the water or polio shots. We were all told to get outside and play in the sunshine, because that would give us strong teeth and bones.

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time to go home. But none of those remedies prevented me from developing basal cell carcinoma 20 years later.

Skin cancer, like shingles, can take decades to develop and appear, but the actual event that triggers it happened in your childhood, like getting the chickenpox or a bad sunburn. Therefore, while skin cancer can be treated when it shows up, it cannot be reversed.

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blonds of any age are genetically incapable of getting a fashionable tan, whether at the beach, in a tanning bed or posing in front of a sun-lamp. Their skin cells have virtually no cellular pigmentation to protect them from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The best they can do is get freckles, the worst is to get a sunburn.

But, while a few freckles might be cute, there is nothing fashionable about a sunburn. It really hurts, you look like a boiled lobster, you get blisters, and then you get to peel off dead skin and watch more freckles sprout. And worry about skin

Here comes the sun

The sun’s energy reaches Earth every day as either visible light, or as the invisible infrared waves that makes things feel hot, or as the invisible ultraviolet radiation (UVR) that triggers the production of Vitamin D in your skin cells, as well as a tan, a sunburn or skin cancer. Your personal risk of developing skin cancer depends largely on your ancestry, on how close you live to the equator, and on how much deliberate unprotected exposure you get to UVR. It’s important to understand the link between ultraviolet radiation and its effects on the human body. Skin cancer is almost always caused by overexposure to UVR over your lifetime, specifically the UVA and UVB wavelengths. But, as with overexposure to other forms of radiation (e.g., X-rays, nuclear disasters), the effects of UVR overexposure may not show up for decades.

Excessive exposure to UV radiation, especially at a young age, damages the DNA in skin cells.

It also weakens the skin’s immune-suppression abilities, which causes those damaged skin cells to grow erratically and form lesions or tumors.

And even if it doesn’t trigger skin cancer, excessive UV radiation damages everyone’s skin, whether you’re black or white. Our skin is the body’s largest organ—and overexposure to UVR causes premature aging—leathery skin, wrinkles and splotchy discolorations.

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cancer decades later.

But the good news is that skin cancer can be prevented—and we all need to smarten up. Spending time outdoors every day is good for you for many reasons—but everyone needs common-sense protection against the elements. If it were raining, you’d wear a rain-coat. If it were very cold, you’d wear a parka. Same with sunshine—you need to protect yourself and especially your children from the sun’s radiation.

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But there are many other environmental factors that increase your skin cancer risk. For instance, sunlight reflecting off sand, snow, concrete or water intensifies UVR by up to 80%. You can’t skip the sunscreen on cloudy or hazy days—at least 70% of UV radiation penetrates clouds. And if you’re skiing or mountain climbing, remember that the air at higher altitudes filters out less UVR than air at sea level.

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filters UV radiation—and this depletion has contributed to the increase in skin cancers around the world. If you smoke, take certain medications, suffer from certain medical disorders, live in a polluted environment, or are exposed to other forms of radiation, your risks of developing skin cancer are greatly magnified.

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In desert and tropical countries, long-sleeved, loose clothing is the traditional protective dress, as are wide-brimmed hats or head scarves.

Meanwhile, crazy gringo “snowbird” tourists run around in bikinis and cut-offs, and slather on the Coppertone. (Back in the day, I knew girls who added tincture of mercurochrome or iodine to J&J’s baby oil to “enhance” the color of their tan...)

Light-skinned people of northern-European descent have the highest incidence of skin cancers worldwide, particularly when they migrate to intensely-sunny places like Florida or Australia.

Your skin color is a result of natural selection—if your ancestors lived near the equator, their bodies evolved to shield against intense UV radiation by producing dark pigmentation in the skin, hair and eyes. On the flip side, if your ancestors lived closer to the Arctic Circle, their pale skin, hair and eye color allowed in as much of the weak northern-latitudes UV radiation as possible.

Dark-skinned people who suddenly move to northern Europe frequently suffer Vitamin D deficiencies, because their inherited skin color blocks out too much sunlight. Light-skinned people who suddenly move to equatorial latitudes get fried with UV radiation, from their DNA on up. You can’t fool Mother Nature.

Having a “healthy tan” (and sun-streaked hair) is “fashionable” in many countries, with some fools going so far as to visit tanning beds to achieve that look year-round. A light, natural tan from just walking around (protected) is normal—that slight change in skin color sets up a natural buffer against further UVR damage. But to push that issue by slathering on tanning oils and deliberately char-broiling your body in a tanning bed is pure folly. Intentional, unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation is just asking for skin cancer.

Slip, slop, slap

At least 20 percent of Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in life. More than 3.5 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year in the U.S. (population 320 million), making skin cancer the number one cancer diagnosis nationwide.

But, while U.S. skin cancer statistics are scary enough, Australia (population 23 million) reports almost four times as many new cases of skin cancer annually than does the U.S. Actually, “Down

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ear sunscreen year-round. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 sunscreens block out 93% of UVB radiation, so choose a brand that provides “broad spectrum” protection that blocks UVA radiation, too.

Make sure the product includes a UV-blocking ingredient like zinc oxide. SPF 50 sunscreens block out 98 percent of UV radiation, so they’re particularly good for children, people who burn easily, and people who spend a lot of time in direct sunlight (e.g. golfers, construction workers, lifeguards, farmers).

Sunscreen loses its potency after a few hours in the sun (no matter what it says on the label), so reapply every two hours. No sunscreen product is 100 percent waterproof (no matter what it says on the label), so if you’ve been swimming or exercising or working up a sweat, dry off and apply more. And don’t confuse the issue by buying a sunscreen product that’s mixed with insect repellant or moisturizer or any other additive—they all tend to dilute the sunscreen’s effectiveness (no matter what it says on the label).

And ignore the urban myth that using sunscreen leads to Vitamin D deficiency. Milk, cod liver oil, orange juice, fish, leafy greens, green tea and other antioxidant-rich foods will keep you plenty healthy.

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asal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer, rarely spreads, and is easily treated. BCC has been directly linked to severe sun-burning episodes in childhood. BCC is most commonly diagnosed in people over 30 years old, with the majority of cases developing later in life.

Squamous cell cancer (SCC) is less common, but it can spread and cause disfigurement if not treated promptly. SCC is usually a result of a cumulative overexposure on certain parts of the body, like the face, neck and hands. Like BCC, it is more commonly seen in older people.

Melanoma is the rarest skin cancer, but it is potentially fatal, as it can spread aggressively throughout the body. Like BCC, melanoma has been traced back to severe childhood sunburns. Just one severe sunburn in childhood doubles the risk of developing melanoma later in life. Melanoma is the most common cancer diagnosis in people 25 to 29 years old—the age group that frolicked in Florida on college spring breaks and spent hours in tanning booths.

Under” has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the entire world, primarily because its imported pale-skinned population emigrated from the foggy British Isles to a brutally-sunny tropical latitude. Their skim-milk complexions, blue eyes and fair hair made them instantly vulnerable to DNA-scorching UV radiation.

Australians are great advocates of the outdoorsy, sporty, sun-worshipping lifestyle, and their skin cancer rates are the result. But the Australian people have taken proactive steps to reduce their skin cancer rates. “Slip, Slop, Slap” was the slogan for a recent Australian public health campaign. Slip on a long-sleeved shirt, slop on the sunscreen, slap on a wide-brimmed hat. Australian schools now enforce a “No hat? No play!” policy at recess time.

Meanwhile, the Aboriginal Australians, who’ve lived there for multiple millennia, have deeply-pigmented skin, as do sub-Saharan Africans, many Melanesians, and the people of southern India and Sri Lanka.

Made in the shade

The common-sense way to prevent skin cancer is to put some protective barrier between you and direct sunlight every day of your life, no matter where you live, no matter your skin color or ancestry. We’ve already mucked up Mother Nature’s protective ozone barrier above the Earth, so it’s even more critical that we take deliberate steps to minimize our family’s risk of skin cancer.

Stay in the shade in the summer, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are directly overhead and reflecting off everything around you. Cross the street, find a tree, hide inside, carry an umbrella, wear a

sombrero—whatever works. You can’t always escape the heat and humidity, but you can always find a way to avoid direct sunlight.

Wear densely-woven, loose-fitting long-sleeve shirts and pants. Some summer clothing actually comes with a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating—UPF 30 and higher provides substantial protection for your arms and legs.

Wear sunglasses whenever the sun is shining, no matter what month it is or what you’re doing.

Wrap-around UV-blocking sunglasses will protect the delicate skin around your eyes, as well as your retina.

Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Baseball cap visors don’t do you much good—you need to protect the back of your neck, ears and shoulders as much as your face and throat.

Don’t go for the burn

Never ever, ever allow anyone under 21 to use a tanning booth or sunlamp. (Same goes for anyone over 21.) Many tanning beds emit up to twelve times as much UV radiation as direct sunlight, no matter what the club brochure tells you. People who use tanning booths more than double their chances of developing squamous cell cancer, and almost triple their chances of developing melanoma.

Never ever, ever expose an infant or child to direct sunlight without protection—the DNA in their skin cells is still developing and can be permanently warped by premature exposure to direct UV radiation.

Never ever, ever allow anyone from infant to college-age to get a bad sunburn. You’re just lighting the fuse for later-in-life skin cancer.

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Oh baby, it’s hot out there!

By Joyce Rowley

July is here with its hot days and nights. Just when you thought your energy bills were paid off from last year’s horrendous winter, now comes summer’s high energy demand from air conditioning.

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The SouthCoast Energy Challenge says that 2014 is the best year to “go solar” with rebates and incentives that may even make money for you.

In 2011, the non-profit organization SouthCoast Energy Challenge began a campaign to register 35,000 residents in the 27 South Coast towns to reduce their energy consumption. As of last May, more than 10,000 households have registered for the challenge.

But the energy challenge covers a whole range of cost-saving actions available in addition to home energy assessments. For those pesky electric bills, Challengers say the answer is solar power.

Sun-powered homes

Does your home have solar potential? All you need is 335 square feet of south-facing and unshaded roof or a 20-foot by 15-foot area of unshaded ground. And if you have more than that in unshaded roof or ground, that means more solar energy and more solar panels.

On average, even that 300 square foot patch of sun can save you up to $1,750 per year. If your system feeds back more into the grid than you use, you can even make $15,000 over the life of the panels. And the savings also result in using fewer fossil fuels, too.

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cells in solar panels. The energy created from the conversion can be put back through the grid year round, reducing your bill and in some cases

paying you for supplying energy.

According to Challenge Assistant Director Karen Stewart, whether residents can buy or lease solar

panels, solar has proven benefits.

“A typical 20 year lease locks in a solar electric rate that doesn’t fluctuate with the market like coal or natural gas,” said Stewart. These are “do nothing” leases as solar panels require very little maintenance. So when electric rates jump to 18 cents per kilowatt hour, a solar power customer can be locked in at as low as 10 to 12 cents per kilowatt hour for the life of the lease.

Or you can purchase a solar panel system outright. Depending on the financial markets, homeowners can get zero-down payment loans.

But that’s a bit of a “solar coaster,” Stewart said, and it requires watching the market. Still, a smart shopper can wait for those opportunities before buying.

Even with a down payment, once the solar panel system loan is paid off—typically in eight years—the home’s electricity is paid for through the energy it generates.

The solar panel system is sized to generate enough electricity based on the homeowner’s household usage. During the loan, the loan payment is equal to the cost of the electricity supplied to the grid, said Stewart. Once it is paid off, the

“It’s nice to see what happens to a house when solar panels go up,” said Stewart, who estimated that a system could be installed in 20 hours over two days. “It’s kind of cool to see it happening.”

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Fairhaven was the first community to take the South Coast solar energy town challenge. With a highly intensive and focused effort between May and December, 171 families signed up for solar assessments. Of those, 19 homes went to contract for solar power within those seven months.

The Challenge then moved on to the Tri-town area of Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester, from March to June with equal success.

From now until the end of the July, the South Coast Challenge and its partners will focus on Dartmouth. Expect to see the challengers at the Grange on June 30 and at the fireworks on July 4 weekend. Stewart says they’re also planning a solar bus tour and an installation party.

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Even with a solar system, it’s important to have an energy efficient house. The South Coast Challenge offers free home energy assessments through the MassSave program sponsored by state utility companies.

Over 6,000 South Coast residents have signed up for the home energy assessments by Next Step Living, the Boston-based Challenger partner and certified home energy audit company. 3,800 assessments have been performed in the past 18 months in the region. In fact, Next Step Living performs 3,000 a month throughout Massachusetts, paid for by MassSave.

Since 30 to 40 percent of our energy is spent heating and cooling our homes, energy efficiency and fossil fuel reduction are surefire money savers. Small things like closing up drafty attics, using efficient covers for pipes and water heaters,

Over 6,000 South Coast residents have signed up for the home energy assessments homeowner gets paid by the utility company for anything in excess of what is used by the home.

Sized properly, the system could even make the homeowner money over the life of the system.

And purchasers are eligible for federal tax incentives and state renewable energy credits, both of which make solar power a very cool way to power your home.

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and covering that window air conditioner next fall can save large amounts of energy and money.

After an attic to cellar assessment, certified technicians will recommend energy saving improvements such as replacing light bulbs with energy saving CFL bulbs, caulking gaps around window sills and under eaves, and installing new programmable thermostats. The improvements are paid for by MassSAVE, too.

So why pay to cool (or heat) the whole outdoors?

Get an energy audit and free audit and free work done. It’s a cool deal!

To learn more about solar power conversion and to sign up for the challenge, visit www.southcoastenergychallenge.org.

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Special Recognition Awards were given to State Rep. William Straus and Beth Lambert, project manager of the Mill River Restoration Partnership in Taunton.

Joseph Callahan was awarded the Commissioner of the Year. Miller received the Distinguished Service Award for 25 years of service.

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DATELINE: SOUTH COAST

News, views and trends... from Mount Hope Bay to Buzzards Bay

by Elizabeth Morse Read

It’s time for fireworks, festivals, farmers markets and free outdoor events! Pack a picnic (and sunscreen) and head for all the activities – there’s no place better to be than on the South Coast in summertime.

Across the region If you’re looking for something different on the Fourth of July, head for the cannon salute at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. Go to www.FairhavenTours. com or call 508-979-4085. Or, take the whole family to a once-in-a-lifetime Fourth of July in Bristol RI, home of the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the US. Learn more at www.july4thbristolri.com.

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Don’t miss the free “Block-a-Palooza” concert featuring Buckwheat Zydeco and Girls, Guns & Glory across from the courthouse in downtown Fall River on July 17. For more info, visit www. narrowscenter.com or call 508-3241926.

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Check out the New Bedford Folk Festival on Pier 3 July 5 and 6 featuring Chris Smither, Poor Old Shine, RUNA, Bill Halsey. Crafts, food trucks, workshops—a great family weekend, along with the Cape Verdean Parade and the Homecoming of the Charles W Morgan. Visit www.newbedfordfolkfestival.com.

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Mark your calendars for the 100th Annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament at Madeira Field in New Bedford July 31 to Aug. 3! “Blood, Sweat and Tears” will be one of the headliner bands. For info, call 508-992-6911 or visit www. portuguesefeast.com.

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Acushnet State Trooper Chris Dumont of was named the national top state police officer of 2013 by the American Association of State Troopers for his heroic actions during the shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects last year.

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Attleboro Spend a sunny day at the Capron Park Zoo and send the kids to Summer Zoocademy. Go to www.capronparkzoo.com or call 774-203-1840.

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Bristol After several months of damage repair, Leo’s Ristorante reopened in late May.

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Stroll through the gardens and mansion at Blithewold. Eight one-week sessions of Camp Sequoia for kids K-4 starts June 30. Go to www.blithewold. org or call 401-253-2707.

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UMass Dartmouth music professor Mwalim DaPhunkee (Morgan J. Peters) won “best male jazz” at the 9th Annual New England Urban Music Awards in Boston.

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Buzzards Bay Celebrate the Cape Cod Canal Centennial from July 25 to Aug. 3. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.capecodcanalcentennial.org.

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Watch the 31st Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta Aug. 1 to 3. For details, go to www.buzzardsbayregatta.com.

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Dartmouth Dartmouth will celebrate its 350th birthday in 2014, and there’s a full schedule of activities and events. “Days of Yore” will be celebrated July 26 and 27. To learn more, go to www.dartmouth350.org, 350@town.dartmouth. ma.us, or call 508-984-1359.

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Take the family to the 9th Annual Freedom Festival July 2 at UMass Dartmouth. Rain date July 3. For info, visit www.umassd.edu.

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Ben Knepper, who graduated from Bishop Stang High School in 2003, has co-founded Bureo Skateboards of Chile, which designs and manufactures skateboards from recycled fishing nets.

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Enjoy a “Farm to Table” Dinner at the Dartmouth YMCA on July 26. Call 508993-3361 or visit www.ymcasouthcoast.org.

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Get outside at the Lloyd Center for the Environment! Don’t miss the July 11 Clambake XXIX. Visit www.lloydcenter. org or call 508-990-0505.

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If you’re looking for something different to do on the Fourth of July, head for the cannon salute at Fort Phoenix.

Go to www.FairhavenTours.com or call 508-979-4085.

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Begins at Fort Phoenix flagpole.

Learn about this Revolutionary War era fort and see a musket firing demonstration. Free.

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The Merry Wives of Windsor by The Striving Artists The Striving Artists theatre company will put on its annual free Shakespeare performances. This year’s performance will be the comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor. July 12 & 13 at Hale Farm in Beverly, July 19 & 20 at the Fall River Historical Society, and July 26 & 27 at Borderland State Park in Easton. All shows at 4PM. For more information, a schedule of events, and directions, visit www. strivingartists.org

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Fall River Opening just in time for summer— The Moose Café on South Main Street serves sandwiches, seafood and 300 flavors of soft-serve and yogurt.

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Sid Wainer and Son gourmet foods will open a storage and online distribution center in Mattapoisett by September.

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The Polish-American Club of Fall River will sponsor at clambake at LePage’s Restaurant on July 14. For ticket info, call 508-678-0987.

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All hands on deck at Battleship Cove —enjoy the fireworks on July 4! Learn more at www.battleshipcove.org or call 508-678-1100.

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The Narrows Center for the Arts has a great line-up—there’s Shawn Colvin July 11, the free Block-a-Palooza concert downtown on July 17, Leon Russell July 31, Dom Flemons Aug. 8—and more! For a complete schedule, visit www.narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

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Mattapoisett It’s time for the “Harbor Days” festival at Shipyard Park, sponsored by the Lions Club, starting with “Taste of the Town” on July 15. For a complete

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Marion Check out the Summer Fair at the First Congregational Church on July 26. Food, crafts, music and fun for everyone. For details, visit www.marionfirstchurch.org.

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Middletown Stroll through the Newport Antiques Show July 25 through 27 at St. George’s School. Call 401-846-2669 or visit www.newsportantiqueshow.com.

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Lifelong Learning Institute open house An open house for the Second Half: Lifelong Learning Institute will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. in the Woodland Commons on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus.

The session will provide an opportunity to meet the facilitators and register for the 35 plus courses being offered for the Fall semester. The catalog will be out in August and can be viewed on the website at www.secondhalflli.org.

Fall Semester classes begin Sept.15 Course topics include literature, history, the ever popular bridge, and more. New offerings include photography, politics, health, safety and a cooking course.

Membership is $35 and two courses cost $120. Daytime classes are two hours in length and run for eight weeks. They are held in Fall River or satellite locations throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Last semester attracted over 370 members. For further information, contact Director Beverly Stevens at 508-677-4694 or office@secondhalflli.org.

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Thanks to federal funding, all of New Bedford’s elementary and high school students will be eligible for free breakfasts and lunches starting in September. Five private and parochial schools will also participate in the program.

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Enjoy free “Thursday Evenings in the Park Concerts” at the Whaling National Historical Park Garden through Aug. 28. Call 508-996-4095 x 6105 or got to www.nps.gov/nebe.

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The 42nd Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and Carnival will start at Buttonwood Park on July 5. For info, call 508-863-7463 or visit www. cvrcinc.org.

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Continued from previous page Don’t miss all the special events at the Whaling Museum! Enjoy the Homecoming of the Charles W. Morgan June 28 through July 6. Free crafts and activities for children July 8 through Aug. 21. Visit www.whalingmuseum. org or call 508-997-0046 for more info.

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he Onset Blues Festival returns on Saturday August 2 for its 22nd annual presentation of American Blues music. Located in the heart of scenic Onset Village and overlooking the harbor, the Festival includes a food court and nearly fifty merchandise vendors. Onset Village itself features many shops and eating options. The music begins at 10:00am and goes until 9:00pm.

The day’s music will begin with a free street performance from 10:00am to noon featuring Boston’s Lloyd Thayer playing in Onset’s Dudley Square.

Opening the Festival proper, at noon at Onset’s bandshell in Prospect Park will be guitar slinger Johnny Barnes with his band, The Nightcrawlers. Next up are the six piece Fat City Band. They are followed by Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish in their return to the Onset stage after a 7-year hiatus. “Sax Chick” Rosemary Casey fronts Rosemary’s Baby Blues.

Headlining the show at 7:00pm will be Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials.

Hailing from Chicago, Lil’ Ed Williams and his half-brother Pookie are nephews of the legendary J.B. Hutto.

Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.onsetbluesfestival. com or at the Onset Bay Association office at 4 Union Avenue in Onset.

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It’s all happenin’ at the Z! There’s “The Sound of Music” July 25-August 3. Call 508-994-2900 or visit www.zeiterion. org.

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Celebrate our country’s ties with Japan at the Black Ships Festival July 17 through 20. For complete details, go to www.blackshipsfestival.com or call 401-847-7666.

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Providence Cirque du Soleil’s “Varekal” will be at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence July 1 through 6. For information, visit www.dunkindonutscenter. com.

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Newport Summer in Newport RI means music, music, music! There’s the Newport Music Festival July 11-27 (call 401849-1857 or visit www.newportmusic. org); the Newport Folk Festival July 25-27 (call 401-848-5055 or visit www. newportfolkfest.net); the Newport Jazz Festival August 1-3 (call 401-848-5055 or visit www.newportjazzfest.net ); the Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival August 9 (call 401-846-1600 or visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com)

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Save the date for something special at the Providence Performing Arts Center! Crosby, Stills and Nash play on July 15. Call 401-421-2787 or go to www.ppacri.org.

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Enjoy the outdoor “Concerts Under the Elms” at the John Brown House with Latin Jazz July 10. For details, go to www.rihs.org.

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Embracing innocence

by Paul E. Kandarian

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n a Logan Express bus recently from Braintree to the airport, a little kid made me realize what windows were for.

He seemed about eight, wearing a bright green t-shirt, traveling with a young woman who appeared to be his mom. They sat in the row ahead of mine. We left Braintree and he knelt to peer out to the window. He stayed there for the duration of our ride.

He wasn’t noisy or bouncy or doing anything unusual. He was just a kid looking out a window like many windows I’ve looked out on this ride many times before. I figured he saw what I usually saw: Nothing.

Then I started watching like he was.

Without a mind clogged with important things to think about. Without fretting about flight delays or crowded security lines. Without adult filters.

I realized he wasn’t looking at nothing. He was looking at everything.

The bus detoured temporarily off the highway to avoid traffic, cutting through Milton streets. A baby was pushed in a carriage by a young woman chatting on her cellphone, talking to whomever our imagination fancied.

People filled the patio of a Milton restaurant this sunny late afternoon, some engaged face to face, laughing and smiling, leaving us to wonder what they were talking about. Others stared somberly into glowing phones in their hands, face to screen, emotionless fingers flying, leaving us to wonder the same thing.

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The bus lumbered back onto the Southeast Expressway, past the rolling green hills dotted by strolling duffers at Presidents Golf Course in Quincy.

The boy stared. I wondered if he was thinking about his dad, about having played with his dad, or wanting to play with his dad. Maybe wishing he had a dad.

Cars moved slowly by us, their stressed occupants looking out their own windows, mindsets presumably not as innocent as the boy watching them.

We rolled past a big open park off the expressway, the name of which I’ve never known, the activity there I’d scarcely noticed. The boy did. As did I, pretty much for the first time. People walked. Dogs ran. Kites flew.

Boats dotted the waters around Boston, near the Neponset River and Squantum Channel, the harbor islands visible beyond, his gaze drawn to them. Maybe he wondered what they held. Maybe he fantasized he was captain of a fort protecting the city from the British. It brought me back to the

times I had such heroic thoughts.

His gaze was drawn to the flashing lights of an ambulance, perhaps thinking as I was, about the undoubtedly sad reason for its howling rush toward a Boston hospital. It forced traffic aside, sped out of view, the boy’s eyes now drawn down, maybe trying to identify out-of-state plates, maybe counting highway stripes or gauging the time it took for them to stretch or blur by as the bus slowed and quickened.

In those cars were the occasional other little kids looking out. Maybe this boy in front of me realized how lucky he was going to the airport, to be flying away. But he wasn’t smiling much. Maybe the reason for his plane ride wasn’t a happy one.

It all kept him amazingly quiet, his mom having no need to drag him from the window to be still. Smiling, she pointed out familiar landmarks, identifying buildings in the cluster of the Boston skyline that reflected the waning sun’s rays off all that glass.

Closer to Boston, a T train chugged toward South Station. The boy watched its slow slog, peering into all those windows through his.

Near the airport, his head tilted to see planes taking off and landing, eyes wide, nose pressed to the glass, likely harboring no thoughts of traffic or flight delays or security lines, only the magic of metal gleaming in the blue sky.

We pulled into Logan’s terminal A, where I got off. I walked by the mom and boy. He still looked out the window at airport life, of which we were now a part.

“You both have a fun trip, wherever you’re going,” I said to her. “I loved watching him just watching out the window.”

She smiled and thanked me. And I left the bus realizing how often I’ve looked out countless windows, seeing nothing because I used just my eyes.

Children intuitively know how to see, not look. Like this little kid who watched me as the bus rolled away.

May he never lose that gift. May we all find it again.

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