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The Bedford roller skating rink held a Proficiency Test Center April 14, and three skaters passed the bronze level of testing.
Riley Vent passed her No. 4 Bronze American Dance test, while Sidney Wareham and Adelyn Dides passed their No. 1 American Bronze Dance tests.
The Roller Skating Association Achievement Test Series was established in 1939 to provide incentives for skaters to increase their skating skills without the pressure of competition. The tests offer attainable goals. Winning a test award is an achievement and encourages skaters to advance further in developing their skills.
The test areas each have a bronze, silver and gold levels. The bronze level helps the skater move from the basic movements to more complex moves in the silver level. The gold level is the highest achievement that can be reached by the skater.
An Everett woman accused of shoving her way into Bedford Elementary and flipping her middle finger at a school secretary waived her right to a preliminary hearing on defiant trespassing charges on Wednesday.
The Bedford Area School District Police Department said Rebecca A. Ibarra, 38, entered the school building about 9:30 a.m. March 11 while dropping her daughter off for late arrival at the school.
Police said Ibarra interacted with the secretary as the door to the building was remotely unlocked to allow Ibarraâs daughter to enter. The girl became upset about walking to class alone and Ibarra allegedly shoved the door open and âdisplayed the middle fingerâ to the secretary as she entered the building, police said.
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