The Plainville Times

Summer Track & Field Series Coming

Former King Philip Cross-Country/Track & Field Head Coaches Peter Boucher, Scott Kramer, and Steve Heron will be facilitating a summer track and field series for families and individuals. Ages “1 to 100” are encouraged to join us at the King Philip Track & Field Complex for five evenings of running, jumping, and throwing events. The goal of the Summer Series is to allow young and “older”, as well as those brand new and experienced to track & field to have fun enjoying the sport. Whether someone is simply interested in trying some of the events for the first time or training to stay in shape for an upcoming season, you’ll find this series enjoyable and encouraging for individuals and families.

WHO: Former Head Coaches and current volunteers of KPXC/T& F
WHAT: A variety of Track and Field events
WHEN: Wednesday Nights > July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7
What Time: Registration starts at 5:30pm; events start at 6 p.m. each night
WHERE: King Philip Track and Field Complex
How Much: 5$ per person per evening for unlimited events or 20$ for the entire series (checks should be made out to Wrentham Rec.)

Events being offered include:

• 50Meter Diaper Dash (ages “walking/waddling” to age 5)
• 100Meter Dash
• Mile Run
• 400Meter Dash
• 800Meter Run
• 200Meter Dash
• 4X100Meter Relay
• Long Jump and Shot Put (modified for younger competitors)

All events will be run in an age-appropriate manner. Boys and girls will be separate and/or combined in certain events, based prevalently on enrollment. There is a possibility that events could be added dependent upon registration (high jump and the 4X400Meter relay are both a very good possibility of being added.)

T-Shirts will be awarded on the final evening to those that have participated in 4 or more of the five evenings. Any remaining t-shirts will be distributed accordingly.

This Summer Track Series is a great way to enjoy the summer evenings and experience Track & Field with friends and family. Track and Field offers a fun event for everyone; come join Wrentham Recreation along with old and new KP Track personnel to see how much fun running, jumping, and throwing can be during the summer.

King Philip Graduation 2013

On June 2nd, King Philip Class of 2013 ended their days at the high school. Photographer Christina Allan pointed the lens of her camera at the celebration to capture the feel of the day.

Photo by Christina Allan.

To view Allan's complete photo essay click King Philip Graduation 2013.

Annual Stuff for Strays Yard Sale

This coming weekend Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue will hold the 7th Annual Stuff for Strays Yard Sale at 36 Bacon Square, Plainville. The yard sale raises funds for the care of stray and homeless cats and kitten and is set for Saturday, June 22nd, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, June 23rd, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you have questions call 508-203-4240 or email: yardsale@angelcathaven.com. 

Stop & Shop Donates to Plainville Schools

Stop & Shop’s A+ School Rewards program has generated more than $7,000 for Plainville schools and $2,081.70 for King Philip Middle School. It was part of the grocery stores' 4 year old program that has resulted in more than $778,000 for schools in the state of Massachusetts. The program allows customers to earn points which translate into money for schools of their choice with each shopping visit using their registered Stop & Shop card.

This year, 1,238 schools in Massachusetts will benefit with funds going towards scholarships, technology, sports equipment, field trips and other educational needs.

Here's the break down of donations to Plainville and other Schools in the area:

Delaney School, Wrentham - $2,081.48
Anna Ware Jackson School, Plainville - $4,077.37
BH Wood School, Plainville - $3,350.59
King Philip Middle School, Norfolk - $2,081.70

For more information or a complete listing of participating schools and rewards earned for the 2012-2013 school year, visit www.stopandshop.com/aplus.

Thank You from KP Parents' Network

The King Philip Parents' Network would like to acknowledge and thank the many community organizations, businesses, and individuals that sponsored this year's All Night Party. Without their generous financial support, the party would not be possible. The All Night Party is a 24-year-old tradition that keeps KP seniors safe on graduation night. Over 100 volunteers plan, decorate, and chaperone the party, and at least 80% of the senior class attends. A list of this year’s sponsors is available on our website.

via www.wrenthamtimes.com

DARE to Dream Extends Deadline

The DARE to Dream Summer program has extended its registration enrollment date to June 14, 2013. There is still time to send in an application.

DARE to Dream Summer is run by D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers and teachers from Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham for students exiting the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh grades. The summer program includes activities to reinforce the concept that we can all have fun while staying drug free. Some events will include shipwrecked, arts and crafts, safety workshops, Water Wizz, and D.A.R.E. lessons on “Alternatives and Building Self-esteem.”

For more information visit www.daretodreamsummer.com. The group also operates an active Facebook Page that provides information throughout the spring and summer about the program dates and activities.

Registration forms can be downloaded under the registration tab of the DARE to Dream website. Several of the schools may have extra copies in the main offices, too. Please pay particular to the registration form, and make note that cell phones are not allowed.

Grant Awarded to Support Graduation Safety at KP

Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey stopped by King Philip Regional High School on May 30, dropping off an “Operation Graduation” grant check supporting the school’s safe graduation activities.

“The parents and school officials who organize substance-free events on graduation day are doing their kids and their community a great service,” District Attorney Morrissey said. “Providing seniors with a constructive place to meet their classmates creates an important alternative to being on the roads, perhaps driving from party to party, or in situations where there is underage drinking or other high risk behavior.”

Morrissey awarded 15 “Operation Graduation” and 10 “Project Prom Sense” grants county-wide this spring, each for $250. All of the money used was drawn from assets seized from drug dealers successfully prosecuted by the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office – not tax dollars.

“The work these parents do is very important, and I’m pleased to be able to offer the support and assistance of the District Attorney’s Office,” Morrissey said. “What they do makes a real difference.”

The King Philip class of 2013 will graduate Sunday.

For more information on DA Morrissey’s community outreach efforts, underage drinking prevention and roadway safety initiatives, please visit www.norfolkda.com.

Flag Ceremony Planned

The King Philip High School International Club will be holding a flag ceremony and presenting to the school the flags from the 18 different countries in which this year's student body were born. Twenty-one were born in 17 countries other than the United States. The club will also be presenting its first Citizen Diplomat Award.

The club practices Citizens Diplomacy by Leaning about world affairs, Exploring foreign cultures, Accepting different people's, and Promoting international exchange.

Thursday, May 30, 6:30 p.m/
King Philip High School Lobby

Plainville Memorial Day Plans

Plainville Memorial Day Ceremonies will start at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 26th at the American Legion Hall Post 217, 44 South St (Rt 1A).

Plainville 7th Grade Wins National Geographic Bee

Sathwik Karnik of Plainville, a 12-year-old seventh-grader at King Philip Regional Middle School in Norfolk, southwest of Boston, took top honors at the 25th annual National Geographic Bee held at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C., today. He won a $25,000 college scholarship, lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society and a trip for two to the Galápagos on an expedition aboard the Lindblad ship National Geographic Endeavour.

The winning question was: “Because Earth bulges at the Equator, the point that is farthest from Earth’s center is the summit of a peak in Ecuador. Name this peak.” Answer: Chimborazo.

Fifty-four state and territory winners took part in the preliminary rounds of the 2013 National Geographic Bee on Monday, May 20. The top 10 finishers in the preliminary rounds met in today’s final round, which was moderated by “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. The six other finalists, who each won $500, were Tuvya Bergson-Michelson of California, Pranit Nanda of Colorado, Neha Middela of Michigan, Neelam Sandhu of New Hampshire, Harish Palani of Oregon and Asha Jain of Wisconsin.

National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD will air the final round at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. It will be aired later on public television stations; check local television listings for dates and times.

The three-person team that will represent the United States at the National Geographic World Championship in St. Petersburg, Russia, from July 28-31, 2013, will be selected from this year’s and last year’s top 10 Bee finalists.

Nearly 4 million students took part in the 2013 National Geographic Bee, which was sponsored for the fifth year by Google.

This is the third year in a row that a member of the Karnik family has placed in the top 10 of the National Geographic Bee. Sathwik’s brother, Karthik, took fifth place at the 2011 Bee and sixth place at the 2012 Bee.

After moderating the finals of the National Geographic Bee for 25 years, since its inception in 1989, Alex Trebek is stepping down. It was announced today that the new Bee moderator will be award-winning journalist, filmmaker and television host Soledad O’Brien.

Here's a video about Karnik he prepared before heading to Washington to complete.