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Positive Spin Zone! |
In honor of the many volunteers who have helped make a positive difference in our amazing community I have been gathering articles from the Sun Chronicle newspaper that magnifies the GOOD being done!
Printable Articles (Mostly):
They're Getting the Word Out
Spread the word to end the 'R' word!
Churches to Collect for Madeira Victims
Rain Good News for City Budgets
So far this year, the city is doing better than last year by the grace of "whoever is controlling the snow up there," Director of Budget and Administration Barry LaCasse told the city council this week during an update on city spending.
All Booked Up
Sponsorship wins an Attleboro teen, Katie Murphy, a scholarship.
AHS Penny Drives Helps the Needy
Attleboro High School students got in a "good fight" called the "penny war."
4-H Food Drive in Attleboro a Big Help to City Shelter
Norton Man Paying It Forward
Jeff MacDonald of Norton is trying to start an organization of volunteers in hopes of creating a community barter system to help people in need.
Foxboro High School (FHS) Wins Jazz Award in NY City
Keeping a Valuable Connection
Project Connect - Did you know that "Hillary Clinton came to Attleboro to praise the program when she was first lady"?
Students Pitch in for Haiti
Rehoboth Pastor is Haiti Bound
Speaking Out for Unity (on Martin Luther King Day)
Help for Areas Jobless Coming
'House Party' in Wrentham Helps Disabled Vets
Local Sun Chronicle Newspaper Wins Four 1st-Place Awards
Fill Your Holidays and Everyday With Miracles
Gifts Found for 200
Ex-Olympic Athlete Praises North Attleboro
Kids Day Warms Up Fuel Aid
At Wheaton, 'Candid Camera 101'
Watch 'Candid Smile of the Day' HERE!
North Family Thanks the Community
The family of the late Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, who was killed in Afghanistan late last month, is thanking the town for its support through the ordeal..."He did truly love this town, and from what we saw last week, it loved him back."
Life Without Kyle
Denim-Colored Hope
Residents pitch in for others during day to give back
Mother Committed to Ending Teen Drinking
"I think it was just something I knew that I had to do to get something good to come out of it," she said. "There's a message here, there's something for kids to learn from this."
KP Area Students Eat Fresh
Wrentham and Plainville elementary schools recently served fresh and locally grown food in their cafeterias as part of a week-long statewide event...the Massachusetts Harvest for Students Week...
North Attleboro Teacher Aids Indian School
It's no mystery: Night out to aid Attleboro Museum
Stroll for Babies
Walk for Babies in Foxboro draws more than 100 participants!
To the Rescue!
When emergencies arise, volunteer groups can be a first and last resort for cats in desperate need of shelter, food, medical attention and more.
Feeding the Hungry
Hebron Food Pantry, with new home, name, marks decade of serving needy
"Good" CAN Overcome "Evil"
The World Vision Step into Africa exhibit at the Attleboro YMCA in June showed the benefit of people working together to help the good in the world triumph over evil...according to the Rev. Dennis Baril, one of the organizers of the exhibit. "Because of the exhibit, 150 orphaned children received a commitment for support."
Don and His Giant Pumpkins
Langevin has a new book out, "How-To-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins The All-Organic Way."
Finding the Right Support After Diagnosis
"It's not a doom and gloom group," said Medeiros, who has led the group for several years. "They're all trying to get hope from each other."
6 1/2 Years
For almost every Tuesday morning for the past six and half years Pam Middleton has stood with friends in downtown Attleboro holding signs and flags to demonstrate her support for the troops.
Senior Citizens Cookout Letter of thanks
Missing in Action, But Not Forgotten
"Many friendships were formed, many memories were made, not all bad," Attleboro Fire Captain, Keith Jackson said. "Out of tragedy, we as humans have to look for something positive."
"We can't replace them, but we can honor them by living decent lives," Attleboro Fire Chief, Ron Churchill said.
"We Can't Forget"
North Honors Veteran School Board Member, Kenneth Pickering
A Reading Garden Grows in Norton
Mass. Citizens for Life to Honor Poiriers Sept. 18
Help From Those Who've Been There
The Recovery Learning Community and its sister groups are far different from other mental health programs typically staffed by psychiatrists and social workers.
Women's Clubs Becoming Rarity
"Now the club is gone. But the good works and goodwill created by members over more than 100 years go on..."
In-home care agency opens in city's downtown
Talking the Talk, Being Able to Walk the Walk
The Economy is Getting Better...Really
Help Being Sought to Keep Flower Power Alive in NA
Hanging flowering baskets are added to downtown lamp posts each spring through a program called Flower Power and are meant to beautify the town's historic center..."For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, each of the 34 planters is inspected and maintained on a daily basis very early each morning while most of us are still asleep."
Not a Volunteer, But a Servant
"As a volunteer, we are limited to when we can partake in the activity of the organization. As a servant of God, we are always in a place and time to serve." ~David Arruda, pastor of Mansfield's Faith Fellowship United Methodist Church.
It's Time to "Accentuate the Positive"!
Thrift Store Coming to South Attleboro
Across the nation, business at nonprofit and privately run thrift stores is booming as consumers increasingly search out savings and value.
Sun Chronicle wins front page honors
Flamingos no illusion - they're helping beat cancer
Championing for a good cause
Riders, spectators have special reasons to participate
Economy Dampens Donations, Not Spirit of Helping
"Through volunteering, people become more familiar with the United Way and get exposed to what the funding does for our community and how it affects these non-profits," she said. "(Volunteers) usually go, 'Wow, we had no idea that this existed or that there were this many people in our community that needed help.' "
Will Work for Free
"You're never too old to go back to school and learn. It just takes some people a little bit longer to figure out what they want to do."
Inventor Gets Thumbs Up
This Plainville businessman is particularly proud of his American-made product...the E-Z Curtain Rod Bracket, a simple, made-in-America solution to an everyday problem, and made to retail for about $2 a pair.
City Host Family Transformed by the Experience
Not So Cool at City's Pools
"One anonymous donor gave $12,000 to help fund the $85,000 pool budget."
Strut Your Mutt: A Howling Success
A Field Day for Charity?
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Mason Field was crowded on Sunday (7/12) as area residents came out for Kids Day, an event that raises money to help the local community.
NA Resident Honored as Firefighters Graduate
Burst of Generosity Delivers
While cities and towns across the country had to cancel Fourth of July fireworks because of big budget cuts, Attleboro's fireworks are funded completely by private donations, and went off without a hitch.
Seekonk's Murphy Honored in Parade
Want to Help? Join a Group That Lends a Hand!
Donations to Diocese Up
Time to Make the Fireworks!
Attleboro's Jewelry Heritage Goes on Display Downtown
NA Students Ride for MS Research
Good Times With Best Pals
Relay for Life hits big leagues
Anonymous gift to help city pools stay open
"It's amazing how many people have a passion for the pools. It seems like people will donate to the pools before they donate to other things." ~Commissioner Emmett Larkin
'Pawsox' Bowden latest 'best friend' to the city Y
Make Way for the Turtles
As long as there are turtles who need saving, McKenzie will be out there with her pail in her hand and a smile on her face.
Read this article about how you can help save our local turtles. It's important because "turtles, scientists say, are a sort of unsung hero of the environment and are vital to the life of our waterways."
Relays Buck Recession
The sun managed to poke its head out just before the 6 p.m. kickoff, even creating a few rainbows over the Mansfield and North Attleboro high school tracks.
City's Fireworks Fund Feeling Economic Squeeze
The city has gotten a boost from its 20-member Youth Commission, which raised almost $1,000 for the 4th of July fireworks by soliciting the crowd at the Memorial Day Parade.
Cultural Council Honors Recipients at City Reception
Sun Shines on Walkers
Command Performance
'Be the Best You'
Art Group Moves Forward Despite Tough Times
Sliding into History in Wrentham
Get ready to relay
NA firefighters' concessions will spare 3 from layoffs
"We did this because we like to stand behind each other and help each other out." ~Mark Renker,
president of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1992
Her Fight Began at Home
They're Three Little Smokey Kittens
Digging in for the Dogs
Memorial Day 2009 Hail to Heroes
Girl Phoned 911 When Father Choked
How Art Helps in the Healing
Victims Helping Victims
Day of caring
Life Care Center Celebrates National Nursing Home Week
Mansfield to honor students for helping douse brush fire
MADD Honors Several Local Police Officers
Walking to Remember, Walking to Teach
Businesses offer helping hand during tough times
Wrentham students hope to give boost to Jimmy Fund
Townwide Cleanup Lifts North Spirits
Friendly Persuasion - Man's best friend now has a few new friends of his own.
Remembering Boy Who Loved to Play
More Than 1000 Enjoy City Breakfast
Playing for Alex - "...a positive celebration..."
United Way Will Distribute More Than $1M
Hot dog! Contest may go on!
North Odyssey to Continue
City Youngsters Get Healthy
Bowls Filled With $8000
King Phillip Community Rallies Big Time for Jake McGuire
Cleaning Up Town is Their Mission
North Middle School Expects to Lead Nation
in Hoops for Hearts Fundraiser Once More
Firefighters Leap Into Action at North Attleboro Fundraiser
Church's "potty patrol" boosts hunger fight
Recipe for Helping Research
City One of 31 Communities Aiding Nonprofits Groups Efforts to Rehab Homes
Bald For a Good Cause
"Hearts at Play" Family Fun Night to Aid Foundation
Cops for Kids With Cancer Pitches in to Aid Norton Girl
Closing Up Shop (Claire made a difference)
Community Care Services, city, area police earn PEACE grant
Making Dreams Come True
City Schools Thankful For Donations in Tough Times
Thanks for Making It a Great Year For Scouts
Hot Soup Heats up Attleboro Fundraiser
Attleboro Enterprises unveils Ambitious Expansion
Cause Close to His Heart
YMCA Gets One Healthy Donation
Secret Shop Owes Success to Many
Honors For Aiding Autism Awareness
Groups Pitch In For Toys for Tots
2008 Paws for a Cause Walk was a Success
Jean, Pajama Drive Gets Off to Productive Start
2008 Hog Run
2008 Make A Difference Day
Raising Resilient Children and Teens
Volunteer Day Thank You
South Attleboro Lions Club Named Best
Massachusetts Cultural Council honors city's Big Read program
Attleboro's Big Read just golden
Attleboro Cultural Council planning to recognize recipients
