CVN Aug. 2010, page 8 c
What’s Up
On May 29, 2010 Manny Pina, the Barber, celebrated his 80th birthday with family from New Bedford, Texas, California and Louisiana.
Front Row: Manny, Great Granddaughter Daziah; Daughter-in-law Caryn.
Back Row: .Wife Nettie; Son Kirk; Grandson Preston; Granddaughter Renee; Grandson Jordan.
Kirk and Caryn came all the way from Texas, Renee came from California and Jordan came from Louisiana.
It looks like a lot of fun was had be all. The tradition of family getting together for birthdays and other affairs is a tradition that should be continued by all families
Manny Pina “the Barber” celebrates 80th Birthday
Photographer/Promoter Mike Monteiro was spotted downtown with his family having a great time celebrating 50’s Night - the music, dancing, weather and antique automobiles were out of this world. Photo left to right : Melinda Monteiro (wife), Dena Pina, sister; Mae Pina, mother; Brenda Harrison, sister; Mike and cousin Carol Monteiro
The group Jazzy Lady and featuring Patti Mae, Jay, Toi Fortes, Allen Duarte and Clarice Smith really had the large crowd rocking and rolling. Go to www.Coollywood.com come to see and hear for yourself.
Victor Fonseca and dancers Rock & Roll at Custom Square
There goes Big Butch Silva again. (blue Circle). That guy does everything for a young man pushing 60. He dances, marches, coaches, organizer, sings and passes the bucket in church. Go to: www.Coollywood and see Big Butch and some real hot chicks dance the leather off their shoes. Great job Victor
BOSTON - Wednesday, August 4, 2010 — In keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration's commitment to support the Commonwealth's most vulnerable populations, Governor Deval Patrick today signed into law a bill that promotes dignity for individuals with developmental disabilities by replacing the words "mental retardation" with "intellectual disabilities or disability" in the Massachusetts General Laws.
The legislation, "An Act Eliminating the Word 'Retardation' from the General Laws" (H4922), reflects the passionate work of advocates, particularly self-advocates with developmental disabilities, and follows last year's renaming of the Department of Developmental Services, which had previously been called the Department of Mental Retardation. A broad
range of stakeholders believed that changing the name of the department was a key step in demonstrating respect for people with
developmental disabilities and also better reflected the range of services and supports offered by the state.
Governor signs bill that promotes dignity for individual with development
Laura Fernandes Andrews celebrates 96 Birthday
Over 160 people were in attendance to celebrate the 96th Birthday for Laura Fernandes Andrews at a party held July 31st, at the Knights of Columbus Hall located in Kingston, MA. Five generations were all in attendance with letters of congratulations coming from the Cape Verde Embassy in Washington, U.S. Congressman Bill Delahunt, the Governor of Florida where she once lived and a bunch of other important dignitaries and friends. (photo by Ervin Russell)