5 Things: Lost Foxborough High Class Ring Finally Found After 40 Years, FCA Scholarships & More

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1. Expect a Chance of Showers Tuesday in Foxborough

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 and 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday night: Showers likely, mainly between 4 and 5 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

2. Foxborough High School Class Ring Finally Found After 40 Years

Through an incredible twist of fate a Foxborough High School class ring that’s been lost for 40 years has finally found its way back to its rightful owner, according to an article in The Sun Chronicle.

Someone reportedly found the class ring in the Boyden Library a few years ago and turned it in to the library’s lost and found. Staffers, with nothing to go on except the initials KJB and the class year 1973, tried finding a matching name in the 1973 yearbook and made some phone calls, but they were unsuccessful, according to the Associated Press via The Sun Chronicle.

‘‘I didn’t think we'd ever find the owner,’’ Boyden Library circulation assistant Ann Herman told The Sun Chronicle.

But they did a few weeks ago, according to the newspaper. Someone overheard Bill Milhomme discussing the changing nature of class rings with another librarian.

They pulled out the yearbook, and found a picture of a shaggy-haired youth, Kristopher John Brooks.

The librarians gave Brooks’ name to Milhomme, an archivist, who picked up the search on the Internet, according to the AP. He found that Brooks, 57, is a teacher and musician living in Edmonton, Alberta.

Milhomme tracked down a number and the library mailed Brooks the ring.

‘‘My family had checked into getting another ring made several times, because the loss was very disappointing, but I'd much rather have the original,’’ Brooks told the newspaper.

To read the article in it entirety, click here.

3. Racino Committee Meets in Foxborough Tuesday

Foxborough’s Racino Committee will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Andrew Gala Meeting Room of Town Hall to discuss the following:

• Review draft RFP
• Review MGC “Surrounding Community” language
• Review of discussions with town officials
• Discuss moving meeting to Thursday

4. Patriot Place Events:

Here’s what’s happening around Patriot Place today:

• 7-9 p.m. - Trivia at CBS Scene: Join CBS Scene for this new and exciting concept in team trivia, using its state of the art HDTV's. You could win prizes provided by MA State Lottery, CBS Scene gift cards or exclusive apple products.

• Storytime at Showcase Cinema de Lux: Meet Bob the Builder at Kids Club Storytime Tuesday at 11 a.m.

5. Foxboro Cable Access Scholarship Applications Now Available

Foxboro Cable Access, Inc. continues its long time commitment to educational support by offering an annual $1,000 scholarship to any town resident who is pursuing a higher education in the field of Communications. Since the FCA Scholarship was first offered in 1985, over 29 awards have been given. Many recipients have gone on to successful careers in Film Editing, Broadcast, Video Engineering, Television Production and related fields. It is a wonderful opportunity for any member of the community, regardless of their age.

Interested parties are invited to inquire at the FCA office, (508) 543-4757.

Download 2013 Scholarship Application

Applications are available at the FCA office at 28 Central St., Town Hall, The Boyden Library, and the Foxborough High School Guidance Department. The application deadline is 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013. Completed applications must be submitted to:

Foxboro Cable Access Scholarship Committee
C/o P.O. Box 524
Foxborough, MA 02035

Or delivered in person to: 28 Central Street, Foxboro, MA 02035.