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Report of the 1995 MARCH
<br /> The first event to kick off the 125th anniversary was
<br /> Mashpee's 125th Anniversary held at the K.C. Coombs School. The MASHPEE
<br /> Commemoration FOLLIES, a musical revue, was directed by Melinda
<br /> Gallant and produced by Mollie Reis. Ms. Gallant put
<br /> together a fun-filled program in which about 30 com-
<br /> 1995 commemorated the 125 Anniversary of the munity members danced, sang and entertained during
<br /> Incorporation of Mashpee as a Town.This year afford- three performances.
<br /> ed the opportunity to acknowledge the unique qualities
<br /> of our town, to present its rich history to residents and APRIL
<br /> visitors and to celebrate the"spirit of our community". In recognition of the beauty of Mashpee's natural
<br /> resources,Tom and Renee Fudala organized an all day
<br /> MAY 1994 - 10 mile HERITAGE WALK on April 29th. The 8
<br /> Monies were appropriated at the May Town Meet- hour hike along the Mashpee River, through the Pine
<br /> ing to initiate the commemoration and an invitation Barrens and down to South Cape Beach, was perfect-
<br /> went out to all members of the community to partici- ly orchestrated. The Fudalas arranged for environmen-
<br /> pate. tal speakers along the course, vans to take people to
<br /> and from designated areas and refreshments.
<br /> OCTOBER 1994
<br /> In October, several artists submitted their work to a The day was the culmination of many hours of work
<br /> logo contest.Five winners were selected: Karen Rinal- by the volunteers of the Mashpee Conservation Corps,
<br /> do, Deborah Handy, Richard Grayson and Richard who spent the weeks prior to the walk, grooming the
<br /> MacCormack. The judges included Ted Musto, Judy trails, timing segments and soliciting "treats" from the
<br /> Mills, Frank Hicks, Marybeth O'Brien, Yvonne Peters community. Volunteers - Marie Scalley, Dorothy
<br /> and Betsey Godley. Yauncy, Mary Scanlon, Phyllis Paskauskis, the
<br /> Belzarinis, the Connors and others deserve our heart-
<br /> Shortly after the logos were selected, Corinne felt thanks.
<br /> Wickel coordinated the printing and ordering of the
<br /> promotional material. Throughout the year, Corinne On Sunday, April 30th, Dr. Lincoln DeMoura and a
<br /> did a first rate job as "business manager". committee, that included Hazel Oakley, Vernon
<br /> Lopez, Jane Labute, Earl Mills and Ellen Davis, host-
<br /> It was very fortunate the Cape Cod Five Cents Sav- ed a SCHOOL REUNION at the Mashpee Middle
<br /> ings Bank opened a branch in Mashpee around the School. About 100 alumni from the Mashpee schools
<br /> time that initial plans were being made for the 125th attended. Earl Mills,was a lively master of ceremonies
<br /> anniversary year. Gordon Wright, Director of Market- and Jane Labute provided the refreshments.
<br /> ing and representative of the Bank,wanted the Bank to
<br /> become involved with their new community. When it In retrospect, the reunion was a tribute to Mr. Ken-
<br /> was suggested that a space was needed for an infor- neth Coombs,the beloved teacher,principal and friend
<br /> mation center, Mr. Wright approached the Board of of everyone in attendance. Mr. Coombs passed away
<br /> Directors at the Bank with the idea that an empty shortly after this event.
<br /> office at the the Bank could be utilized. Although a
<br /> novel idea, it was approved, and the information cen- MAY
<br /> ter opened in December 1994. The 4 Day INCORPORATION WEEKEND was
<br /> held on May 26-29 on the grounds of the Mashpee
<br /> The center was a key ingredient for the dissemina- Public Schools. The commemoration began on Friday
<br /> tion of materials as well as the sale of tickets and evening with the opening address by Selectmen Jim
<br /> memorabilia. The center was maintained by volun- Vaccaro. A personal tribute was paid to Mashpee dur-
<br /> teers from the Carol Jacobson Senior Center and other ing this program: "Mashpee-Wampanoag" written by
<br /> members of the community. Jeanne DeClerck did out- Jennifer Linton, in memory of Carol Jacobson, was
<br /> standing work as the volunteer coordinator. Volunteers sung by Maureen and Mairead McKay; "Mashpee
<br /> included: Norman and Aurora Bird,Jean Nousey,Jen- Woodlands and Streams" was written by William
<br /> nie Morris, Elizabeth Joachim, Florine Cragwell, Dikenson. The highlight of the evening was the intro-
<br /> Marge Harrington, Betty Jones, Alida Hanscom, Eliz- duction of the 125th Anniversary Pictorial History -
<br /> abeth Jelep, Helen Dagavarian, Billy Hawver, Ethel MASHPEE 1870-1995 written by Rosemary Burnes
<br /> Zimmerman, Jo D'Aleo, Peg Ruggeri and Phyllis and edited by Ann Whitlow, both members of the His-
<br /> Happel. torical Commission.
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