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AAA joins in DeCubellis magnet mission

The non-profit Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation (KDMF) and AAA of Southern New England have teamed up, kicking off 2013 hoping to keep the roadways safe. For the entire month of January, AAA will have 80 KDMF magnets on their vehicles throughout the state.
The KDMF is also proud to announce the Rhode Island State Police, Big Blue Bug Solutions, Del’s Lemonade, Munroe Dairy, and Almeida Plumbing are all participants in this latest campaign to help keep the roadways safe.
John and Meg DeCubellis know firsthand of the devastating toll impaired driving can have on a family. On Oct. 29, 1999, a drunk driver killed 13-year-old Katie DeCubellis. Since then, the Foundation has raised awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence and distracted driving.
Each month, one or more establishments will place the KDMF magnets on its vehicles. To date, the KDMF has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships, prizes and donations.

Miraculous Missionary Image

The Miraculous Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held on Jan. 30 at Saint Brigid Church, located at 1231 Plainfield Street in Johnston. Visitation of the Icon will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. The day will begin with a 7:30 a.m. Mass, followed by a presentation explaining the story of Our Lady of Guadeloupe, the Patroness of All the Americas. There will also be an hourly recitation of the Rosary and time for private prayer.

Academic News & Notes

Congratulations to Shaina Walton of Johnston who earned her place on the dean’s list at Dean College in Massachusetts. Students are eligible to be named to the dean's list if they have successfully completed an academic course load of 14 credits per semester with a grade point average of 3.3 or higher, with no grade below B-.

Historical meeting

On Jan. 30, the Johnston Historical Society will hold a general meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The speakers will be members Christopher Martin and Kim Calcagno, who will give a presentation on their recent two-week trip through Maine to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia (including Cape Breton Island), and Prince Edward Island.
Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Johnston Historical Society Museum Barn, located at 101 Putnam Pike, and are free and open to the public. Events are subject to change. Call 231-3380 for more information.

Chamber to host first business after hours for 2013

The North Central Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Business After Hours networking program for 2013 on Jan. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Village at Waterman Lake, at 715 Putman Pike in Greenville.
At the event will be an opportunity to meet the new North Central Chamber of Commerce Board Members, network and mix and mingle with fellow business professionals. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Mid-Winter Classic

The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for their annual Mid-Winter Classic Girls Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held Feb. 1 to 3. For more information, email info@johnstonrec.com or call 272-3460. The office is temporarily located at 1600 Atwood Ave. at the Municipal Court.

Did you know?

The water content of snowflakes is more variable than we think. An average snowflake is made up of 180 billion molecules of water, but the snow-water ratio depends on various factors such as temperature, crystal structure, wind speed, etc. Even if there aren’t any images of the biggest snowflake ever recorded, the Guinness Book of World Records states that a giant snowflake was found at Fort Keogh, Mont. on Jan. 28, 1887. It was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. (Source: toptenz)

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