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March 2004

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Mission of the
American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian
organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to March 2004
victims of disasters and helps people to prevent, prepare

I
for, and respond to emergencies. It achives this mission am honored to participate
through services that are consistent with its once again in the American
congressional charter and the fundamental principles Red Cross Real Heroes
of the International Red Cross movement. Breakfast. This event is special in that
it honors the men and women of our
region who have gone above and
The American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay upholds this mission beyond the call of duty to assist a
of service by working directly with individuals and local friend or neighbor in need. A hero
communities to develop and offer programs that address critical can be the person who has fought
human needs and empower residents to assume greater responsibility valiantly for their country or the one
for the health and safety of their families, neighbors, co-workers, who has taken the time to regularly
and friends. The basic principles that lead the Red Cross in following visit an elderly neighbor who would be otherwise alone. I have often
its mission are Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, said that this region is filled with special heroes and I applaud not
Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality. These programs and only those who are being honored today, but those who recognized
services help build safe, healthy, responsive communities in ways the heroes among us by offering their names for nomination to this
that conform to National and International Red Cross Standards. special award. The late tennis great Arthur Ashe once said, True
heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to
The American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay is dedicated to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at
increasing and strengthening the services of the Red Cross in whatever cost. I commend you for that service.
surrounding communities by providing relief to victims of fires,
floods, storms, and other disasters; staffing blood drives; and
providing lifesaving training in CPR and water safety. Currently
volunteers can work with you so that you can experience new
opportunities or utilize your talents as well as train you to help serve
your community.

Everyone has something special to offer...

including you.

The legacy of
heroes is a memory
of a great name and
an inheritance of a
great example.
Benjamin Disraeli Former
British Prime Minister
Disaster every day, somewhere in the United States, it is poised
to strike. It might be a family in your neighborhood, burned out of
their home a distant community devastated by the terrifying force
of a tornado a powerful hurricane that cuts a trail of destruction
across several states or, in this troubled era of international unrest,
it might be another terrorist attack, randomly spreading death and
fear.
Imagine there has been a disaster in your city.
You desperately try to contact your family, but the roads
are blocked and phone lines are down.
You dont know if your spouse has picked up the children
from daycare or if your teen is home alone or at soccer
practice. You finally arrive home, but there is no power,
no running water and no phones.
How will you reconnect with your family? Are they safe?

C
ongratulations to the Massachusetts Bay SouthCoast
Area Chapter of the American Red Cross on your
Fifth Annual Real Heroes Celebration. I would like
to extend special congratulations to all of the heroes being
honored. Our communities are better places because of the
actions of our local heroes. We appreciate and applaud your
efforts and your heroism.
Very truly yours,
The American Red Cross has been responding to situations like
these for more than 120 years. Our years of experience tell us that
when families have already prepared a disaster plan they have a
better chance of avoiding injury or fatality and are likely to recover
more quickly from the effects of disaster.
Red Cross services are free and we depend on the voluntary
contributions from community members to help us do our work.
Please also consider making a financial commitment to support the
costs of providing emergency preparedness programs that can benefit
everyone in our community.

No one can predict when or where the next disaster will strike, but
Edward M. Lambert, Jr. we know that it will. Together, the Red Cross and our community
Mayor, Fall River must be prepared to answer the call.

TOGETHER WE PREPARE
 Real Heroes Committee
Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr.
- Honorary Event Co-Chair
Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr.
-Honorary Event Co-Chair
Pete Braley Chief Gary F. Souza
WBSM/News Fairhaven
Talk AM 1420 Police Department

American Red Cross Stephen Furtado Lt. Manuel Ortega

of Massachusetts Bay City of New Bedford New Bedford
Chief Administrative Officer Police Department

Volunteers are a part of everything we do, Chief Warren Ide Maureen Ryan Estes
New Bedford City of Fall River
and theres a volunteer opportunity for Fire Department
everyone, whether as part of our office Maureen E. Geller Lt. Irving Wallace
support team, a special event volunteer, or Promotions Manager Wareham
Standard Times Police Department
as a member of our disaster action teams!
James Phillips Connie Mello
News Director American Red Cross
We invite you to explore the specific Comcast
volunteer opportunities now available and
Lt. Kenneth Cotta Elizabeth D. Neil
look forward to working with you! Dartmouth American Red Cross
Police Department
American Red Cross, South Coast Area
995 Rockdale Avenue Nominations for the 2004 Real Heroes Celebration should be
New Bedford, MA 02740 submitted by February 18, 2005. For more information, please call
Phone: (508) 996-8286 (508) 996-8286.
Fax: (508) 996-8287
www.BostonRedCross.org The Real Heroes 2004 Celebration
will be held on March 24, 2005
 Presenting Sponsor American Red Cross
Advisory Council
NSTAR
Comcast OFFICERS
John DeSimas, Chairman
Corporate Sponsor Manager, Revenue & Collections
Massachusetts State lottery

Frank Corp. Environmental Services Mark Mahoney, Treasurer

Director of Emergency Services
The Standard Times City of New Bedford

WBSM News-Talk AM 1420

MEMBERS
Table Sponsors Joseph Cavanna

Stephen Furtado
Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. Chief Administrative Assistant
City of New Bedford
Lt. Kenneth Cotta - Dartmouth Police Dept.
Jayne Souliere
Westport Permanent Firefighters Assoc.
Greater New Bedford Voc. Reg. Tech. HS. W. Dale Jones
Emergency Management Director
Town of Marion
Sponsors Richard Gonet
Sheriffs Department
United Way Greater New Bedford
Joe F. DeMedeiros
Compass Bank New Bedford City Council, Ward Three
Roosevelt Apartments
James Sylvia
Citizens Bank
Southern Mass. Credit Union
 OUR EVERYDAY HEROES
In Memory of
Sally & James Morrison from Granddaughter
James F. Neil JR. from Mom, Dad & Brother
Eva, Oliver & Norman Boucher from Connie Mello
Donald Fournier
Raymond Valencia
George Mello from Connie Mello

In Appreciation of All our Volunteers

Marie Amaral Maria Marcott
Rachel Barrett Suzanne Martin
Eloise Burbank Alda Robello
Paul DuLude Steven Smith
Ross Gagnon Richard Sobel
Joyce Gaudreau Rochelle Sokoll
Kenneth Glazier Elizabeth Stanney
Larri Lowe William Wannamaker
 Schedule of Events
Welcome and Introductions
John DeSimas .................................................................. Area Council Chairman
American Red Cross

Opening Remarks
Dennis Galvam ................................ Manager of Comm. Relations & Econ. Dev.
NSTAR

Invocation
Reverand Dr. Edward R. Dufresne ........................ Inter-Church Council of GNB

Keynote Speakers
Mark Robinson ................................................................ Chief Operating Officer
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay
Elsie Souza ...................................................................... Deputy District Director
Congressman Barney Frank
Breakfast
Master of Ceremonies
Pete Braley ............................................................... WBSM News-Talk AM 1420

Message from Honorary Co-Chairs

Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. ............................... Mayor, City of New Bedford
Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr. ..................................... Mayor, City of Fall River

Award Presentations
Adult Good Neighbor/Samaritan ................ Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
Youth Good Neighbor/Samaritan ............... Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
Educator ..................................................................................................... NSTAR
Mentor/Role Model ....................................................................... Standard Times
Law Enforcement ...................................................................................... NSTAR
Emergency Services ................................................................................... NSTAR
Fire ............................................................... Frank Corp. Environmental Services
Adult Community Volunteer ....................... Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
Youth Community Volunteer ...................... Comcast Cable Communications Inc.

Closing Remarks
Lou Russo ................................ Director of Government & Community Relations
Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
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society. It is our pleasure to be associated with good news
stories. Stories of people who go out of their way, above
the call, to help others, do not always get the attention
they deserve... but today we pause and honor those
individuals.
The staff and families of WBSM News-Talk AM 1420,
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 The Heroes Stories
ADULT GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
HERO: GEORGE BRIERE
TOWN: FALL RIvER
pREsENTED By: MARy OKEEFFE & NANcy LEONARDO
cOMpANy: cOMcAsT cABLE cOMMUNIcATIONs INc.

George Briere ran his most important race early in January of 2003. He was chas-
ing the purse-snatcher near Saint Annes Hospital who had grabbed his wifes
handbag. In the length of a football field, he caught up with, took down and held AND ITS MEMBERS
the 34-year-old suspect for the police. What made it remarkable was that this
fleet-of-foot husband is 76, and had been visiting his 97-year-old mother. A Fall
River native who now lives in Connecticut, Mr. Briere was an outstanding athlete WOULD LIKE TO THANK
with a record in bases stolen at Msgr. Prevost High School, and this latest adven-
ture confirms his reputation.
ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO
ADULT GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
HERO:
TOWN:
LIsA GIOIOsA
NEW BEDFORD
GO ABOVE AND BEYOND
pREsENTED By: REBEccA NADROWsKI
cOMpANy: cOMcAsT cABLE cOMMUNIcATIONs INc.
THE CALL OF DUTY
Friend and hero describes Lisa Gioiosa, especially one subfreezing winter day
in January of last year. On her scheduled route for the U.S. Postal Service, Lisa
witnessed an accident that left a man with serious head injuries lying on the road-
TO HELP OTHERS IN NEED.
side. By her quick thinking, decisive actions and encouraging words, she had the
rescue team called, calmed the victim and warmed him with her own coat until
help arrived. Because she willingly became the critical link in the Chain of Sur-
BEING IN THE RIGHT PLACE
vival, the victim continues to recover.
Heroic action is not atypical to Lisa, for her friends know that she has always goes REQUIRES A SPECIAL PERSON.
out of her way to help others, especially in times of great need.

yOUTH GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD CONGRATULATIONS

HERO: KAssANDRA LyNN GONsALvEs
TOWN:
pREsENTED By:
FAIRHAvEN
MARy OKEEFFE & NANcy LEONARDO TO ALL OUR HEROES.
cOMpANy: cOMcAsT cABLE cOMMUNIcATIONs INc.

If you wish to learn how to make the world a little brighter, ask Kassandra Lynn
Gonsalves for a few tips. This talented fifth grader has mastered the unselfish
gift of giving hope to others by giving them her time. Kassandra heard that foster
children had no way to carry their few possessions, so she founded the Good
Night, Sleep Tight program, stuffing decorated pillow cases with comforts and
necessities. In her spare time she dances and helps new students, she spends time
with special needs youngsters, visits nursing homes and animal shelters, and per-
forms for benefit events. But all these activities do not tell the whole story of this
young role models giving spirit.

yOUTH GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD

HERO: BRIAN cOsTA
TOWN: NEW BEDFORD
pREsENTED By: MARy OKEEFFE & NANcy LEONARDO
cOMpANy: cOMcAsT cABLE cOMMUNIcATIONs INc.

Strong personal convictions, combined with a willingness to help his school and
community, make Brian Costa a person to celebrate. From his achievements in
academics, his participation in the school choral groups and drama program, and
his work with Teen Talk Line for the YMCA, Brian has not yielded to social pres-
sures to conform. With great dignity and all-encompassing personal warmth, Brian
won the approval of his classmates to be voted 2004 Mr. Whaler. His future neigh-
bors will be fortunate.

EDUcATOR AWARD
HERO: HEIDI sIMMs
TOWN: WAREHAM
pREsENTED By: DENNIs GALvAM
cOMpANy: NsTAR

Heidi Simms of the John W. Decas Elementary School urges her students to their
full potential, often by involving them in community service learning. Her fourth
grade class engages in inter-generational studies with local nursing home resi-
dents. The children become acquainted, learn residents personal histories and
thank them with plants grown during the plant life-cycle project. Writing with
personal significance, students learn to tell their grandparents stories, then invite
them to a Grandparents Day celebration at which each is spotlighted as the child
reads the narrative. Ms. Simms provides warmth, leadership and creativity, espe-
cially in her use of community resources.
MENTOR/ROLE MODEL AWARD
HERO: JOsEpH FERNANDEs
TOWN: FAIRHAvEN
pREsENTED By: MAUREEN GELLER Congratulations
cOMpANy: sTANDARD TIMEs
to all the Real Heroes.
Some folks circle the wagons when the going gets rough, but not Joseph Fernandes.
He keeps riding out to see that everyone else is doing fine. Twelve years ago, a
We commend you on your devotion and
difficult cancer surgery altered his life, but while never complaining, Joseph at- commitment to serving this community.
tended survivor meetings at St. Lukes Hospital. Because he was so encouraging,
the staff asked him to speak with other patients, and he took the Friendly Visitor
training. Ten years later at age 82, he continues his excellent help in following up
contacts and urging them to attend the support group meetings.

MENTOR/ROLE MODEL AWARD

HERO: ADRIENNE RIvET
TOWN: AcUsHNET
pREsENTED By: MAUREEN GELLER
cOMpANy: sTANDARD TIMEs

Tirelessness and selflessness are just two of the characteristics that have propelled
Adrienne Rivet in implementing Acushnets paramedic service. When it became You excel in life. We excel in service.
apparent that the town would have to move from limited to full-time coverage,
double the staff, acquire modern equipment and increase the levels of qualifica-
tion and training, Ms. Rivet used diplomacy, skill and often hard-nosed determina-
tion to make the transition seamless. And when it comes to the soft skills - com-
forting a child or holding an elders hand - she is exceptional. We salute a hero of
her community.
We are a full service community Credit Union serving
MENTOR/ROLE MODEL AWARD individuals who live, work or attend school in
HERO: DEREK BApTIsTE Bristol, Barnstable and Plymouth counties.
TOWN: NEW BEDFORD
pREsENTED By: MAUREEN GELLER
cOMpANy: sTANDARD TIMEs 123 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719
Tel: (508) 994-9971 www.southernmass.com
Derek Baptiste would not give up on his West End neighborhood, in spite of its
apparent downward spiral. Instead, he proposed to help revitalize it through the
New Bedford Summer Basketball League at the United Front Homes. The chal-
lenges were great - clean up the court, raise funds for equipment, recruit coaches
and encourage community support. Thanks to Dereks vision, more than 100 youths
have participated at three age levels, and his dream of preserving the rich mixture
of loving family and community values has taken on reality.
 FIRE AWARD

Sixth Bristol District

HERO: cApTAIN JOsEpH BARROs
HERO: FIREFIGHTER BRUNO DAsILvA
HERO: FIREFIGHTER cRAIG LEvEsqUE
TOWN: NEW BEDFORD

Social Club
pREsENTED By: DENNIs GALvAM
cOMpANy: NsTAR

All in the line of duty can mean many things. For a family last January it meant
life. When Captain Barros and Firefighters DaSilva and Levesque arrived on the
736 Ashley Boulevard scene, they were told that residents were trapped on the third floor in heavy smoke
New Bedford, MA 02745 conditions. Together, the three were able to rescue a mother and infant, guiding
(508) 998-3755 them through a heat-and smoke-filled stairway to safety. Their lives will be for-
ever changed by this day; nevertheless, the family can look back and reflect on the
kindness, courage and spirit of self-sacrifice of these firefighters.
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LAW ENFORcEMENT AWARD
HERO: GIsELLE WILLIAMs
We believe in the heroes of the American Red Cross and HERO: OFFIcER BRETT KIMBALL
thank them for the great job they are doing! TOWN: FALL RIvER
pREsENTED By: DENNIs GALvAM
cOMpANy: NsTAR

Extraordinary teamwork between a police department dispatcher and an officer on

duty saved the life of a two-week-old infant during a heavy snowfall last Decem-

In Loving Memory ber. When Giselle Williams received the 9-1-1 call from a mother whose baby
daughter was not breathing, she dispatched emergency assistance to the scene and
calmed the mother while directing her in emergency first aid. The mother was able

of to open the airway temporarily, but it again become blocked.

Meanwhile, Officer Brett Kimball, hearing the call and proceeding to the address,
found his way blocked by vehicles stranded in the heavy snow. He left his car and
ran the remaining two blocks to the home where he found the unresponsive baby

Pamela Suzanne Malone in her mothers lap. By administering CPR and emergency breathing he saved the
babys life.

My Daughter,
My Hero
LAW ENFORcEMENT AWARD
HERO: OFFIcER WILLIAM BEAUDOIN
HERO: OFFIcER MIcHAEL ALERs
TOWN:
pREsENTED By:
cOMpANy:
NEW BEDFORD
DENNIs GALvAM
NsTAR
Congratulations
What may have seemed like a routine traffic stop turned out to be the challenge of
a lifetime. Approaching the vehicle, Officers William Beaudoin and Michael Alers
to the
observed a knife on the dashboard. For the officers safety, the two males were
removed from the vehicle. When Officer Beaudoin attempted to frisk one, he
began to struggle and call for the other to get the gun and shoot the policemen.
Real Heroes
The second male moved toward the vehicle and was ordered to the ground. A
search revealed a loaded .9 mm semiautomatic handgun with the serial numbers
obliterated. One of the males was a suspect in an earlier shooting; consequently
the actions of Officer Beaudoin and Allers removed two dangerous people and a
gun from the citys streets.

EMERGENcy sERvIcEs AWARD

HERO: DETEcTIvE sGT. FRANK EccLEsTON
TOWN: NEW BEDFORD
pREsENTED By: DENNIs GALvAM
cOMpANy: NsTAR

Fast action saved the life of an infant on a November day when Det. Sgt. Frank
Eccleston responded to a call in his area. As he entered the apartment, he saw that
the infant on its mothers lap was blue and not breathing. Taking the baby, he Chart your course with us.
began CPR and the baby initially responded, breathing on his own. Seconds later,
however, the breathing stopped. Sgt. Eccleston cleared the airway and resumed
CPR until the medics arrived and transported the infant to the hospital. Sgt.
Eccelstons quick and professional reaction in the emergency surely saved the
childs life.
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EMERGENcy sERvIcEs AWARD
HERO: DET. pAUL pATOTA compassbank.com
TOWN: NEW BEDFORD
pREsENTED By: DENNIs GALvAM
cOMpANy: NsTAR

There is no doubt at all that Officer Paul Patota saved a life in July. He was
dispatched on a report that a two-month old infant was not breathing, and immedi-
ately upon arrival began to administer CPR. By the time the emergency medical
team arrived, the infant was breathing on its own and was transported to the hospi- Member FDIC/Member DIF Equal Housing Lender
tal. The breath of life is never a clich in emergency response.

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Telephone: (508) 993-7025
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The Roosevelt Apartments wish to
give tribute to the American Red
Cross for all the many years of
public service and for being there
to help when
Help Cant Wait!
ADULT cOMMUNITy vOLUNTEER AWARD
HERO: DET. sGT. MIcHAEL FERREIRA
TOWN:
pREsENTED By:
NEW BEDFORD
DENNIs GALvAM
cOMpANy: NsTAR
Countless young people, the City of New Bedford and the Youth Baseball League
have reason to be grateful to Det. Sgt. Michael Ferreira, who has volunteered
thousands of hours over twenty-three years. Beginning when his own children
were young, Det. Sgt. Ferreira has worked with the Whaling City Youth Baseball
League, encouraging, counseling, and acting as big brother and mentor. There are
numerous stories of his rapport with youths thought to be incorrigible, but he has
seen the potential in each child. His influence continues to extend far beyond the
baseball field and the playing years.
EMERGENcy sERvIcEs AWARD
HERO: cHERyL scANNELL
TOWN: WAREHAM
pREsENTED By:
cOMpANy:
DENNIs GALvAM
NsTAR
Who wants their mom to come to school? Well, these kids do, especially since she
brings such enjoyment to their classes. Cheryl Scannell has been volunteering at
the John W. Decas Elementary School in Wareham for nearly five years. Her
direct involvement has contributed to a comprehensive family program directly
aligned with the goals of the school and the individual children. Cheryls current
contribution has been through involvement with the arts program, teaching the art
of basket weaving to provide the children with a way of developing their fine
motor skills naturally, through manipulation of the materials. It also aids in the
development of creative and independent thinking, and in problem solving. Chil-
dren become totally engrossed in the project, giving them a sense of achievement
as they meet challenges and tasks that are both demanding and satisfying. Thanks
to Cheryls efforts, children at the John W. Decas Elementary School have creative
activities to provide positive and rewarding experiences.
 Special Thanks!
yOUTH cOMMUNITy vOLUNTEER AWARD
HERO: sTEpHEN TUOMALA
TOWN: WAREHAM
pREsENTED By: MARy OKEEFFE & NANcy LEONARDO
cOMpANy: cOMcAsT cABLE cOMMUNIcATIONs INc. Adriana Carvalho
Angelos Orchid Diner
Who says kids should be seen and not heard? That certainly does not pertain to
Stephen Toumala. This young man is currently part of the Renaissance Program
Attorney Marty Xifaris
for Community Service through the Wareham Middle School, but this alone is not Attorney Richard Barros
what has made him stand out. Residents at the Forest View Nursing Home in Bailey Family
Wareham enjoy spending time with Stephen twice a week. He has become a friend
to the residents by talking and listening, playing cards and games, and helping Brooks Elementary School, New Bedford
with other recreational activities. Even though Stephen volunteers to make the Charles Simpson
lives of the residents more comfortable and pleasant he has also enlisted the help
of others to do so. As active as the local Boy Scout troop is, with Stephen as the
Citizens Federal Credit Union
organizer, the Scouts have found time to provide a little extra cheer in the way of City of New Bedford, Office of Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz
cards and visits during the holidays.
If all this werent enough, Stephen has been nominated to participate in People to
Congressman Barney Franks Office Elsie Souza
People an organization with the purpose ...to enhance international understand- Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth
ing and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities in- Dominos Pizza
volving the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among peoples of different
countries and diverse cultures. If this young man of 11 can do all that, there
Dr. Sheldon Caplan
should be nothing stopping the rest of us! Friendly Sons of St. Patrick John Saunders & Stephen Beauregard
Greater New Bedford Voc. al Regional Tech. HS
EMERGENcy sERvIcEs AWARD
HERO: ANGELA F. ROcK
Horatio Tavares
TOWN: NEW BEDFORD Jack Nobrega
pREsENTED By:
cOMpANy:
MARy OKEEFFE & NANcy LEONARDO
cOMcAsT cABLE cOMMUNIcATIONs INc.
Lincoln School, New Bedford
Lynn Cimmonella
Angela Rock is a senior majoring in childcare at Greater New Bedford Regional New Bedford Police Association
Vocational Technical High School who has recently received the Girl Scout Gold
Award. This highest Scouting award recognized her work with children at the
Papa Johns Pizza
Schwartz Rehabilitation Center in New Bedford through the creation of an imagi- Reverend Stephen Taylor
native lesson plan designed around the use of the Dr. Seuss books. Academically,
Angela is a member of the schools Technical Chapter of the National Honor So-
Ruth Holcomb
ciety and is active in the Skills USA team, which has won several awards on the Shaws Supermarket Carol DeFoe
state and regional levels. Standard Times Maureen Geller
Her work extends beyond that of the school, for Angela has also volunteered for
the Paint Your Heart Out Greater New Bedford event. This program assists
Taylor Elementary School, New Bedford
low-income, elderly residents in Dartmouth, Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford Tenechi Realty Corp. Carol DeFoe
through a variety of local community groups and organizations to help paint and
revitalize local area homes.
William Kennedy
Womens Golf Assoc. of NB Country Club Inez Mello