As a culmination of a year-long mutual effort and partnership among Rotary Clubs, the Navionics Foundation, local India educational leaders, numerous dedicated individuals, and committed financial assistance, the day arrived in the city of Hyderabad, India, to celebrate the renovation of the Maktha School and the completion of Phase 1 construction.

With the assistance of a computer-based Skype hookup, both the Rotary Clubs of Yarmouth, MA, and of Greater Hyderabad, India, could simultaneously participate in a single Rotary meeting (although it was late afternoon at that location in India). President Mike and his counterpart in Hyderabad were able to conduct an equally novel and normal Rotary meeting schedule. It should be noted that the remarkable arrangement of computers, projectors, screens, and software that made it all possible were put together by the dexterity and talent of Wayne Hohler, with an able assist from Mike Riley.

In a morning filled with drama and significant features, some segments can be highlighted: ● the presence and narration of the Club’s official onsite representative, Tammy Glivinski (who was accompanied by her daughter, Elizabeth); ● the dedication and management of Jackie Carnevali, her husband Giuseppe, and their Navionics Foundation; ● the partnership with the Rotary Club of Greater Hyderabad; ● the contributions from the Bourne-Sandwich Rotary (via Rick Boucher), ● the D-Y Interact Club’s Cultural Awareness Kit (as well as other ongoing activities), plus a donation of $841 presented by Interact President Peter Julian and three officers; ● the work of the Club’s World Community Service Committee (particularly, Bob Wells and Dave Bisbee); ● the photographs from the Inauguration Day activities and Puja ceremony; and ● a hefty and impressive commitment from the members of the Yarmouth Rotary, who, all the while, maintained an inspiring level of local projects such as the Yarmouth Food Pantry.

Click here to view the article about this project in the January 26, 2012 Register newspaper: http://www.wickedlocal.com/yarmouth/features/x690034319/PHOTO-GALLERY-Yarmouth-Bourne-Rotary-clubs-celebrate-new-school-in-India-via-Internet#axzz1kgnKNymE  

Pat Fruggiero, School-to-Career Counselor from the D-Y Guidance Department, was the designated presenter of this month’s Rising Star from D-Y: Danielle Laferriere, a senior with great enthusiasm that blended well with her great success as a student. Danielle has been a leader within the school’s Key Club and a member of the National Honor Society, Rotary Youth Leadership (RYLA), and the Field Hockey and Track teams. Since Danielle’s career goals are to become a teacher, she has actively participated in D-Y’s work based learning program by being with Wixon Middle School’s 4^th grade for the past two years, including field trips. Danielle’s assessment of her high school experiences can be summed up by her observation that there are “so many amazing things to do at D-Y!” Obviously, she has been a student who has enriched her life from the “menu of educational opportunities” within D-Y. Just as obvious, somewhere there is a future generation of fortunate students who will be benefiting from the “menu of education” presented by their future teacher, Danielle Laferriere.

Interact Club President Peter Julian presented the check to Rotary Club President Mike Riley.

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Avid book readers are always looking for the next “best” book and here is the place to find it. If you read a book that you would like to share, please email me and I will gladly add it to the list.

Fran W.

NON FICTION

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (Author of Seabiscuit) suggested by Frank G. -amazing story of a life as a track star, a WWII bombardier, drifting for 47 days on a life raft across the Pacific after crashing –will not say any more!

Red November by W. Craig Reed – suggested by Frank G.

FICTION

The following books are suggested by Dr. T’s wife Sue

Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich

Books by Elin Hilderbrand (Nantucket author)

Books by Elizabeth Berg

The Unmistakable Touch of Grace by Cheryl  Richardson

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak suggested by Marianne E.

The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar suggested by Marianne E.

The Lavender Hour by Anne LeClaire suggested by Marianne E.

Marley & Me by John Grogan suggested by one of my co-workers and he is not a reader!

Passing Strange by Martha Sandweiss – book about the dual life of Clarence King, cartographer –

                fascinating but frustrating. King was called the smartest man of their time.

The Chapel at the End of the World by Kirsten McKenzie – Italian POW’s build a beautiful chapel in the

                 Orkney Islands that still is in use today.  Google Italian Chapel.

Ape House by Sara Gruen ( Author of Water for Elephants) – Not “Water for Elephants” but good.

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese – almost didn’t read past the first few pages but glad I did. 

Still Alice by Lisa Genova – gentle lessons in Early Alzheimers.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Steid – tackles some of life’s hardest lessons – delightful.

Fragile Beasts by Tawni O’Dell – gentle, sweet and wise – my favorite in 2010 – Fran w.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski – different and wonderful -  Fran W

The Lock Artist by Scott Hamilton recommeded by Marianne Eubanks 
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman - recommended by Sue L.

 Room by Emma Donoghue recommended by Fran Webb

MidWives by Chris Bohjalian recommeded by Sue L.

Chameleon by Richard Hains recommended by Sue L.

The Postmistriss by Sarah Blake recommended by Sue L.

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Difenbaugh recommended by Marianne Eubanks 

The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo series by Stieg Larsson recommended by Marianne Eubanks

Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan recommended by Marianne Eubanks

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield recommended by Marianne Eubanks 

Follow the link below.  It will lead you to the Yarmouth Town Library Staff Picks.  There are some wonderful tiles chosen by the staff.  Jackie A.

http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/index.aspx?nid=826

In addition,  link to  ttp://iread.evanced.info/yarmouth/sr/homepage.asp?ProgramID=1

Yarmouth Town Library is starting a new initiative this summer with an online opportunity for adults as well as children and teens to log in and post reviews about their favorite books.  So, log in, take a look and let me know what you think.  This might be a fun way to keep track of recommendations and promote reading and library use.

A club member must attend or make up at least 50 percent of regular club meetings in each half of the year.  Any missed meetings must be made up within 14 days of a regular meeting.  If traveling, club members are encouraged to visit clubs in the new area to make up a missed meeting.

We are almost finished with demolition stage.  Photos from ongoing project.