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November 1, 2012
Norfolk Teen Takes Home 3rd in
USAF Pony Finals
By j.D. o’Gara
Holland’s been riding since
could walk, and if you take a
peek in the family’s small barn,
which houses their three young
ponies, it’s not hard to see why.
The walls of the barn are
adorned with ribbons, and pictures – old family pictures – of
three previous generations of
equestrians beaming atop or
alongside their horses. Holland’s Mom, Juliana, grew up
around horses, and she wanted
to share this life with her
daughter.
Three years ago, when 11year-old Holland Nievergelt got
her half Morgan, half Welsh
pony “KP,” the young equine
could not even canter, much
less jump. Juliana Nievergelt,
Holland’s Mom, saw something special in the 4-year-old
horse, as well as the rider. The
two set about training him, and
their task was worth the hard
work.
In August, Holland, now 14,
her Mom and “KP,” known in
shows as “Glynhafan Red
Kestrel,” made the19-hour journey to The United States
Equestrian Federation Pony Finals Nationals in Lexington
Kentucky. Holland and her
pony finished 3rd overall in the
Large Green Pony Division of
77 entrants.
“It was an amazing and fulfilling accomplishment,” says Juliana, “as Holland has spent the
last three years training her very
special pony at her family’s
farm in Norfolk. Holland and
Kestrel surprised a lot of the
competition.”
Holland rides every day,
sometimes twice a day. That
she took on the KP’s training
on her own for the Pony Finals
is unusual and noteworthy, but
the training wasn’t easy.
“He was lazy,” laughs Holland. “We had to train him up
and make him a show pony.”
14-year-old Holland Nievergelt, of Norfolk, and her horse “Glynhafan Red
Kestrel,” or “KP” for short, traveled all the way to Lexington, Kentucky this
year to compete in the USEF Pony Finals. Surprised to even qualify for the
competition, Holland and her pony, which she trained herself, brought
home 3rd place in their division.
Both Mom and daughter
agree that most people who saw
KP didn’t believe he would be
able to make it into an USEF Arated show, much less win. A
championship at such a show is
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the entry ticket to the national,
USEF Pony Finals.
“You have to qualify to go to
pony finals at an A show,” says
Juliana. Not knowing what to expect, the family took the pony to
Saratoga to try to qualify.
“He qualified for the pony finals
the first time,” smiles Holland.
“We were so excited, we were
crying. We never thought that this
would happen so easily.” She explains that a lot who make it to
the pony finals do 25 horse shows
a year. “We did seven,” she says.
In addition to Holland’s weekly
lesson, she studied a lot of video
of riders in the pony final. Her
trainer, Beth Gold, would advise
her on parts of her technique
she’d need to work on.
“We had to go through things
they call gymnastics,” says Holland. Once KP learned, Holland
says, “He loves it. Now he knows
his job, he gets excited to go for
a ride,” she says.
At the competition, Holland and
her horse were scored in three
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different categories. First, they
were judged on a flat class (walk,
trot, canter), in which they scored
16th overall. Next, the horse was
judged in the model competition,
for such things as body proportionality, lack of blemishes, etc.,
in which they ranked 12th. The
final area in which Holland and
KP had to prove themselves was
in jumping.
“I was nervous,” says Holland.
“It was a lot to see everyone go
and make mistakes. People
would fall and get hurt,” she says.
When it was her turn, Holland
says she “blocked it all out and
forgot about it.” The focus paid
off. “KP was perfect,” says Holland. “It was so much fun. I wasn’t worried. I knew how good he
was being. We did our finishing
circle, and I was waiting for the
judges to tell us our score. I knew
it was one of the highest scores of
the day.” Holland got fourth place
in jumping, and the score, averaged in with her others, put her in
third.
“I didn’t expect to come home
with a ribbon,” smiles Holland,
“so it was amazing.”
November 1, 2012
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Wrentham Artist Brings Art
Alive at Pond Meadow
By j.D. o’Gara
What strikes the viewer most
about the watercolor paintings
Adolfo, or “Adi,” Demi creates are
their detail. Images painted with
tiny brushes are crisp and defined,
and the color seems less translucent, more vivid than most watercolor paintings. At first glance, the
work appears as if it were done in
colored pencil. The artist, who was
born in Naples, Italy and resides
with his companion, Helen, at the
Community at Pond Meadow in
Wrentham, avoids defining himself.
“As far as watercolor painting,
I’m not a watercolorist per se.
Helen belonged to a West Roxbury
Association, and once a month a
demonstrator would come in, and
she would paint – I swear to God
you thought you were looking at
better than a photograph – so precise,” says the inspired painter.
“Some people are very tight, some
are very loose. It’s not in me to
look at something and make it running all over the place. I try to paint
what I see.”
Demi met his companion, Helen,
50 years ago, although the two of
them led separate lives for decades.
Then, in 1999, she looked him up.
Now, they live, and paint, together.
“We joined a watercolor painting
class at the senior center in Wrentham. It’s a very good class,” says
Demi, but they start in October,
and it lasts all winter and ends in
May.”
“I’m a Floridian,” he says, noting
that he and Helen migrate to the
warmer clime each winter, so the
timing of the senior center art class
does not work for them.
“When I started coming back
here to Massachusetts in the winter, I said, ‘We have a place in
Florida. Why suffer over here?’”
Demi and his
companion stay
in Massachusetts,
however, because
Helen’s son and
daughter-in-law
are also Wrentham residents
Demi emigrated
in the United
States in 1950,
after working as a
commercial artist
painting gold and
silver on glass.
“My brother had Adi Demi uses tiny brushes to created detailed watercolor landscapes at his warm weather
sent for me and home at the Community at Pond Meadow.
my mother,” says
the Italian. In
brary and more recently, at the artwork has been a part of him,
1951, the U.S. government wanted Wrentham Senior Center. He’d be since boyhood.
me to go into the service. They sent open, he says, to commissioned
“When I was a young boy, I was
me to Florida (before Korea), and work, reproducing a house in wacatching with a pencil characters
I loved it.” He moved to the Sun- tercolor from a photo.
from comic books – James
shine State in 1957, and he had a
Painting, he says, is what he is Valiant,” says the painter. ““To me
family there. His grown children
moved to do in his free time. Now (creating art) is just sort of like natwo boys and a girl, and two grandin his retirement, Demi finds a lot ture.”
children, still live there.
of free time, especially away from
The clubhouse at Pond Meadow his family in Florida. He says his
features one of Demi’s paintings.
He paints the places he’s been –
Venice, Nova Scotia, his house in
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th
th
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That dedication is especially exercised with their younger patients. Their pooled and
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Sharing Food, and Community
Norfolk Food Pantry Gears Up for Thanksgiving
By j.D. o’Gara
The Norfolk Food Pantry is
gearing up for the holiday season. The pantry, open since
1992, is housed in a small building of its own at the Emmanuel
Baptist Church at 63 Rockwood
Road (Rte. 115). November is a
time the food pantry puts together boxes of traditional foods
for Thanksgiving.
“We do Thanksgiving dinner
type, turkey, stuffing, cranberry
sauce. Last year we did about
25,” says Harpin. “We’ll probably do 25-30 this year.”
Harpin says that in recent
years, Norfolk Together, along
with the school parent teacher
organization, has organized a
food drive in the schools for the
month of November.
“The community is extremely
helpful to the food pantry, especially around November, when
the schools hold a big food drive
along with the organization Norfolk Together,” says Harpin.
Food from this drive usually
goes into the Thanksgiving
boxes.
In total, right now, says Harpin,
the small community of Norfolk
has about 50 families on its list.
“In the past couple of years,
(the number of residents using
the food pantry) been a little bigger. It seems to have leveled off
a bit,” she says. The food pantry
is open to any Norfolk resident
having financial difficulties, although, she says, not everyone
comes in each week. About 20
families frequent the pantry each
Saturday.
“We just have them fill out a
form and show some proof of
says
Harpin.
residence,”
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size of families. Larger families
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The volunteer notes that the
pantry offers nonperishable
foods including canned goods,
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cereals, and pasta, but “We do
have milk, eggs and juice as well
that we keep in the fridge. We
have to buy those with funds,”
she says.
Among food pantry items, certain things seem to run out more
quickly, says Harpin. Items that
are always needed include cereal, peanut butter and jelly,
canned tuna, macaroni and
cheese, canned fruit and
spaghetti sauce. Harpin adds that
although the pantry doesn’t purchase paper products, the people
who shop at the pantry are very
glad to get these items when
they can.
Norfolk Community League
been very supportive, as well as
Scout Groups.
“In fact, the Girl Scouts, in the
past two to three years, have
given us Christmas baskets,” she
notes.
In addition to donations, the
volunteers keep the pantry
going. Harpin says she’s volunteered for about 10 years now.
“I had a friend that suggested
it,” she says. Now, she says,
“when somebody calls, I’m usually the one that talks to them.”
Harpin says that the townspeople have been very supportive.
In all, Harpin says the Norfolk
Food Pantry has a volunteer roster of about 14 to 16 people who
help on Saturday mornings.
“Some people do give money,
and the pantry has so far been
privately funded,” she says.
“Churches give us money and
food as well. A lot of different
businesses will donate, different
civic groups.” In particular, she
notes that the Norfolk Lions and
“They take turns,” she says.
Two volunteers are needed at the
food pantry each week. Volunteers work one Saturday every
two months. If you are interested, or if you need to use the
pantry, call the church office at
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Federated Church
Holly Fair Nov. 17
Norfolk Lions
Christmas Tree Sale
The Norfolk Lions annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on
Friday, November 23 and continue until all trees are gone. Trees
will be sold on the lot next to the Dunkin Donuts on Main Street
in downtown Norfolk. Selling hours are weekdays from 3 p.m.
to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please plan to support the Lions in this major fundraiser.
Help Them Help
Homeless Vets
The Women’s Fellowship of the
Federated Church of Norfolk will
hold their annual Holly Fair on
Saturday, November 17th from 9
a.m.– 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall
of the church. Bring your children
to see Santa’s Village and visit
with Santa from 10-12 p.m. The
Heavenly Chef’s will be serving
lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This year’s Holly Fair will include
numerous crafters and vendors as
well as the handmade items of our
Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post 225 Collecting
Supplies for Buddy Project
The Women Auxiliary of American Legion Post 225 is collecting cleaning supplies for the Buddy Project- a program that puts
together gift baskets for homeless vets who are transitioning into
apartments. We're asking if you could drop off a donation to the
Legion (592 South St, Wrentham) you'll be helping out a great
cause! The last day we are collecting is November 11.
We're looking for:
Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Window Cleaner, Sponges, Scrubbing Cleanser (Ajax), Rubber Gloves, Dust Pan and Hand
Brooms, Light Bulbs, and Shower Curtains with Rings.
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church elves. A new tradition to
enjoy is the Holly Fair’s family
Gingerbread House decorating
stations and an old tradition renewed - the church’s home-made
holiday apple pies. All will enjoy
the wide selection of delicious
homemade baked goods for sale
including our “cookie bar.”
Unique to the Holly Fair is a
“Children Only” shopping area.
Children will be able to purchase
Christmas gifts for their friends
and family at very nominal prices.
Members of the youth group will
be available to help the children
with their gift choices and giftwrapping. The Federated Church
of Norfolk is located at the corner
of Route 115 and Main Street in
the center of Norfolk, across from
the Town Common. Adequate
parking is located at the back of
the church and the fellowship hall
and restrooms are handicap accessible.
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start at First Parish
Church in Taunton
Church isn’t just about Sunday
morning anymore! Many Unitarian Universalist Churches,
Taunton’s First Parish Church
among them, are focusing not
only on Sunday services, but also
on “Small Group Ministry.” By
attending focused discussion
groups made up of under ten people, church members and friends
get to know each other and develop a sense of spirituality and
understanding on a much deeper
level than is possible simply by
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The Holly Club, of Wrentham, a club that dates back to 1898, recently introduced this year’s, and
their latest Christmas ornament, “Lake Pearl,” available for sale. The group is dedicated to social services, civic activies, and a broader fellowship of women, according to the town website. For more information on the Holly Club, call Jane Robinson at (508) 384-8209 or email [email protected].
Small group members may attend a family potluck supper before group sessions start, and
child care will be available. The
groups will begin on Thursday,
October 18 at 7 p.m. and run
every other week until December
13, continuing after the start of
the new year.
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November 1, 2012
Tribute In Stone Monument Company
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tom monuments, mausoleums,
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and operated, with 25 years of industry experience.
When Todd and Shila Duffy
opened Tribute In Stone Monument Company, they didn’t anticipate how rewarding their job
could be. Many would assume it
depressing to deal with death
every day. But the couple has
found the silver lining in helping
people create a lasting remembrance.
“We celebrate life,” says Shila,
whose showroom shares space beside her home in Wrentham’s
Wampum Corner. “When a family
comes in and tells us about their
loved one’s life, it’s meaningful
for us to help them create a fitting
monument.”
Tribute In Stone, a full-service
granite dealer specializing in cus-
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Todd have designed and placed a
wide range of quality granite monuments. They say personal
touches, like a porcelain photo, a
custom engraving, or an artistetched portrait can help preserve a
lasting memory.
“It makes us
feel
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we are helping
families capture memories
of their loved
ones for future
generations,”
says
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who
with
Todd, has three boys of their own.
She takes great pride knowing
Tribute In Stone has created a
monument as unique as the individual it remembers.
Todd and Shila also hold the
Military and Police memorials
they create in the highest regard,
both coming from a long line of
military tradition.
“Military service is the ultimate
sacrifice,” says Todd, himself a
veteran of the Air National Guard.
“It’s such a privilege to be involved in memorials that honor
those who served.”
In conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police, Tribute In
Stone has helped to memorialize
individual fallen State Police Officers with breathtaking memorials.
And they were recently invited to
create the granite footing for a
sculpture at the Fisher House in
Boston to benefit families of U.S.
Military Veterans.
They have engraved the names
of Bay State Officers lost in the
line of duty outside the Massachusetts State House.
The couple takes comfort in
helping to venerate each precious
life. “We couldn’t imagine more
important work,” says Shila.
They were a key player in the design and installation of the 9/11
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Koutsis Family to
Manage Carol’s Place
TC Green Club
Participates in Stony
Brook Fall Fair
The TC Green Club was a proud
participant of the Stony Brook
Wildlife Sanctuary’s Annual Fall
Fair on Saturday, September 22,
2012 in Norfolk, MA.
TC Green Club members Betsy
Walsh, a senior from Millis, and
senior Shannon West of Plainville
volunteered at the event and taught
visitors to their table about how to
conserve resources. They also had
informational handouts and activities for young children, such as
coloring a light switch plate with a
message to shut off lights when not
in use. Recent Tri-County graduate
Erin Robinson of Medway, Class
of 2012, also stopped by to help at
the TC Green Club table.
The TC Green Club was invited
to participate in the fair by Sanctuary Director Doug Williams during the club’s visit and hike there
last January.
The TC Green Club is dedicated
to becoming involved in policies,
events, education, and outreach related to environmental issues including sustainability, energy
conservation, pollution, climate
change, recycling, green building,
and organic living.
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just taking over the management.
We have had a great relationship with Carol and Michael
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Local Dancers Land
Dream Role in FPAC’S
The Nutcracker
FRANKLIN,
MA
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Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker celebrates the power of dreams. With
enchanting scenery and costumes,
the holiday classic brings to life the
vivid imagination and wondrous
sense of adventure of young Clara
Silberhaus in 1800s Germany as
she battles to rescue her Nutcracker
prince, becomes a beautiful
princess, and travels to the faraway,
magical Land of Sweets. Countless
young dancers dream of earning
the coveted role of Clara. For
Mikaela Guidice of Norfolk and
Lauren
Szczepanowski
of
Franklin, that dream is now a reality. The two have been cast as Little
Clara in Franklin Performing Arts
Company’s production of this
timeless ballet, featuring more than
100 dancers from 25 area towns
and many local dance schools.
Guest artists Erica Cornejo, Boston
Ballet principal dancer, and Carlos
Molina, former American Ballet
Theatre soloist and Boston Ballet
principal, will dance the roles of the
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Performances will also feature a
live, professional orchestra.
For Ballet Mistress Cheryl
Madeux Abbott, casting the part of
Little Clara conjures up personal
memories of her own experience
performing the role. She reflects,
“The
Nutcracker
is
a
Christmas tradition for many families and it is certainly every young
ballerina's dream to play the role of
Clara. When I was 11, I had
the same opportunity and I remember how exciting it was for
me. Not only do you get to dance
and be the center of attention, but
you also get to play a character that
you can relate to. It is a fantastic
learning experience and one that I
have always cherished.” Abbott
describes the special qualities that
helped Mikaela and Lauren earn
the part: “There are many factors
that go into casting any ballet, but
for the role of Clara a
youthful charm and natural stage
presence are crucial. Both Mikaela
and Lauren have these qualities.
Add that to the girls’ wonderful
technique and it definitely played
a huge part in winning them the
role.”
Mikaela and Lauren train at the
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). Mikaela, age 10,
began studying ballet at age 2 and
is now beginning her fourth year at
FSPA. A student in the school’s
pre-professional Ballet Conservatory division, she began training on
pointe this year. Lauren, age 12,
began studying ballet at age 3.
Now in her eighth year at FSPA,
she takes jazz, tap and modern
dance classes in addition to her
Ballet Conservatory preparation.
Both are young veterans of numerous FPAC Nutcracker productions, with Mikaela having danced
as a mouse, angel, polychenelle,
little Chinese, and snow flurry and
Lauren having appeared as a polychenelle, marzipan, and party girl.
One of the great benefits to dancers
participating in this annual tradition is the opportunity to assume
bigger and more challenging parts
November 1, 2012
as they develop technique and
progress each season.
Mikaela is especially fortunate to
have won the role of Clara two
years in a row, having danced the
part last season as well. She describes enjoying the opportunity to
express a range of emotions in the
role, whether “happiness in the
party scene or fear in the battle,”
and remembers that the nervousness she felt backstage before her
performance quickly vanished as
the curtain rose and she was caught
up in the magic of dancing for a
live audience. With another year of
training and the choreography now
firmly under her belt, Mikaela
feels she’s a stronger dancer this
year and looks forward to bringing
a greater level of proficiency and
emotion to the role. That sense of
progress and development is
shared by Lauren, who notes that
she’s excited for audiences to
watch their performances and see
how far the dancers come with lots
of practice and hard work.
For both girls, the festive party
scene is a highlight, allowing them
to showcase acting and dancing
skills and to share the stage with
family and friends. Mikaela had
the opportunity to appear last year
with younger sister Jessica (a
bunny) and the sisters will dance
together onstage this season in the
battle, with Jessica, age 8, as a little
mouse. Lauren enjoys performing
with her friends. She says, “We’re
comfortable with one another and
have a lot of fun interacting onstage.” Both girls are excited to
don their beautiful party dresses
and custom hairpieces of ringlets,
which are individually made to
match the girls’ hair color.
The girls also relish the opportunity to work closely with Ms. Ab-
Holiday Box Office Opens for FPAC's
The Nutcracker and Humbug!
The Franklin Performing Arts
Company (FPAC) holiday box
office will open to the general
public on October 29 for FPAC’s
annual
presentation
of
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
and on November 5 for Humbug!, FPAC’s original musical
adaptation of Charles Dickens’
classic, A Christmas Carol.
The Nutcracker will be performed on Saturday, December 8,
at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 9, at 2 p.m. at the Thomas
D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak
Street in Franklin. FPAC’s production of this timeless classic
features more than 100 dancers
bott, who devotes an intensive
three months to preparing the large
cast of children and teens. Abbott,
who formerly danced with American Ballet Theatre, Hartford Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet companies,
earns high praise from the girls for
her artistic and kind manner.
Mikaela says, “She takes the time
to correct little details and she’s
very enthusiastic so it makes it
fun.” The opportunity to work with
Abbott is coupled with the chance
to appear in a production with
artists of Cornejo and Molina’s
caliber. Lauren notes, “When I get
older I would love to be a professional dancer and it is exciting to
be on stage with dancers that I admire and look up to.” As Cornejo
and Molina share the FPAC stage
with area students of many ages
and levels, audiences have the opportunity to see what is possible
from 25 towns and many area
dance schools. Guest artists Erica
Cornejo, Boston Ballet principal
dancer, and Carlos Molina, former American Ballet Theatre
soloist and Boston Ballet principal, will dance the roles of the
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Performances also feature a
live, professional orchestra under
the direction of Peter Cokkinias.
Humbug! will be staged on Saturday, December 15, at 2 and
7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 16, at 2 p.m., also at the
Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium.
Humbug! features musical hits of
every genre and has become a
family favorite since debuting as
part of FPAC’s 2008 season. The
production showcases a talented
cast of 150 area students, community performers and profes-
someday for the most dedicated of
dancers. Lauren describes the appeal of ballet: “What I enjoy most
is that it is graceful and beautiful
to watch and perform.” It’s all part
of the special magic of this treasured holiday tradition.
FPAC performances of The Nutcracker will take place on Saturday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. and
on Sunday, December 9, at 2:00
p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer
Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in
Franklin. Mikaela dances the role
of Little Clara on Saturday
evening and Lauren on Sunday
afternoon. Tickets cost $30, $28
and $26 and may be purchased
online, at the FPAC Box Office
(34 Main Street, Franklin), or by
calling (508) 528-8668. For more
information, visit www.fpaconline.com.
sional artists, with live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of
professional Boston musicians.
A distinctive suburban nonprofit arts organization founded
in 1991, FPAC presents quality
performances while offering opportunities for professional
artists, amateur performers, families and students of the arts to
work together in a collaborative
and creative environment.
Tickets cost $30, $28, and $26
for each show and may be purchased in person at The Spotlight
Shop (34 Main Street, Franklin),
by phone at (508) 528-8668, or
through online ticketing at the
FPAC website, www.fpaconline.com. Group sales are available for civic groups and
organizations.
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FSPA ProjectDance Debuts at Harvest Festival
ProjectDance, a new interdisciplinary dance program launched this
fall at the Franklin School for the
Performing Arts (FSPA), made its
performance debut on the
streets of downtown Franklin
during the annual Franklin
Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival celebration.
Some 30 ProjectDancers participated in an energetic flash
mob, dancing a blend of jazz,
hip hop, musical theater and
pop styles to a mixed medley
of songs.
they were part of something special,” said Andrade. “They were
given an extra opportunity to perform through this unique experi-
ence, and the choreography was
appropriate for all levels and ages
of dance.”
FSPA ProjectDancers select core
classes in ballet, jazz and/or modern and choose from an array of
electives, including tap, hip hop,
lyrical, Horton Technique or
Casey’s Class, which focuses on
strengthening, stretching and conditioning, with an emphasis on
jumps and turns. Additional
opportunities for ProjectDancers include placement,
through audition, in the
school’s three dance companies, as well as a special choreography festival, master
classes, juried evaluations,
field trips and other activities
in dance history and music
for dancers. A New York
City weekend, with workshops led by Broadway choreographers and performers,
is open by audition through
FSPA’s collaboration with
Broadway Artists Alliance
of NYC.
ProjectDance is the brainchild of FSPA faculty members,
Casey
Harkness
Andrade and Jenny Oliver,
who serve as program coordinators. Offered to students in
grades 3 and up, ProjectDance
enables students to build their
own programs by drawing
upon complimentary dance
disciplines, classes and performance opportunities offered at FSPA. Andrade and
Oliver choreographed, rehearsed and led the flash mob
and were very pleased with
the debut experience. “The The Franklin School of Performing Arts’ ProjectDance members made their debut at the Franklin Harvest Festival in the form
students had fun and felt like of a flash mob.
Founded in 1985, FSPA
brings the performing arts
disciplines – music, dance
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Prospective students are invited to try a complementary
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Living Healthy
Healthy Replacements
for Calorie-laden
Thanksgiving Foods
Many people count their blessings on Thanksgiving. Few, however, count their calories.
Overindulging at the dinner table
is a Thanksgiving tradition, and
often paves the way for a season of
poor nutritional habits with longlasting ramifications.
The American Council on Exercise says that the average adult
consumes 3,000 calories and 229
grams of fat at a typical Thanksgiving meal. That is well above the
USDA-recommended guidelines
of 2,000 calories and 65 grams of
fat that most adults should consume in an entire day.
With so many options available
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When preparing turkey, use
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moist and flavorful, avoiding
butter and oils, which just
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fruit tarts or low-fat gelatin
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• Serve steamed veggies.
Rather than sweet potatoes
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fried vegetables that are unrecognizable, serve produce
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its nutritional value and flavor.
• Swap out white starches
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popular side dish on Thanksgiving. But stuffing can be full of
empty calories. Instead of serving
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• Fill up on lean protein. Turkey
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Living Healthy
Hooray for me! Feel Great,
Love Koko” (It was not
signed.) “These are the testimonials that really move
us. This is why we are in business,” Christine explained. “It’s
not all about the pounds lost or
pictures of members in their old
jeans that are many sizes too big.
For us, it is about providing
everyone with a means
of becoming fit and improving their health.
Fitness is a lifelong
commitment. Koko FitClub removes the obstacles
that typically keep people from
making that commitment.”
Koko FitClub: Not Your Typical Gym!
Koko FitClub is not your typical gym, and Mansfield residents Christine and Andy
Johnston are not your typical
gym owners. Previously corporate executives in Boston, Christine and Andy had never been
involved in the fitness industry
prior to opening Koko FitClub.
“We were the target customer
for Koko FitClub before we became owners,” says Andy. “We
are active, busy parents who
knew fitness was important but
had never found a solution that
fit into our lives. From the
YMCA to personal trainers to
high-end gyms, we had tried it
all, but there were always obstacles that prevented us from succeeding. Koko removed those
obstacles; it fits into our schedule, delivers real results, and
provides a tremendous value.
Koko FitClub turned us into fit-
ness lovers and once we found it
we knew we had to share it with
others.”
Christine explains, “Koko FitClub changed my life completely, and I wanted others to
have the opportunity to experience those same benefits. For the first time,
my children use the terms
‘fitness’ and ‘exercise’ to
describe me. That is music to
my ears! And I know that without Koko, it would not have happened.”
“Simply put, our mission is to
change our members lives by
helping them improve their fitness level and we are seeing incredible results every day. Our
members have seen strength
gains of 20-133%, and they
aren’t shy about telling us about
their weight loss, higher energy
levels, better sleep habits, better
blood test results, and overall revitalization. It is truly awesome!” exclaims Christine.
Now open for more than a year
in Mansfield and Plainville,
Christine recently came across
this testimonial in the “Koko
Rocks!” book that sits on the
shelf at the front of their clubs
for members to write testimonials in. “9/30/2012 Completed my first year of
Koko! Never finished anything
physical in my entire life.
What are the
typical obstacles?
• I don’t have enough time.
• I don’t know what to do at a
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• I feel intimidated when I go
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• I can’t afford a personal
trainer.
• I never see results.
Koko FitClub has addressed
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to provide optimal results in
minimal time and are provided
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The results of the program are
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but they are also quantified,
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each member in an individual
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If you’re one of those people
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October 1, 2012
Living Healthy
Diabetes and the Eye
BY ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D.
Milford Franklin
Eye Center
The longer a person has diabetes, the higher their chances
of developing diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy can
occur with all types of diabetes.This is now a leading
cause of blindness in American
adults and the most common diabetic eye disease, affecting an
estimated 4.1 million U.S.
adults over the age of 40. If left
untreated, diabetic retinopathy
can lead to blindness.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs
when prolonged periods of high
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The retina is the film at the back
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brain. A healthy retina is essential for good vision. These
blood vessels initially become
leaky and then may become
blocked off. The leaky vessels
can lead to spots of bleeding on
the retina. In addition, fluid and
exudates (fats) escape from the
leaky blood vessels on to the
retina. This may also cause
swelling, known as edema of
the retina. The blocked vessels
can starve the retina of oxygen,
leading to the growth of new
abnormal vessels from the
retina, and damage to the retina
due to lack of oxygen (ischemia).Good control of diabetes by controlling the blood
sugar level helps to reduce the
chances of developing retinopathy.
Risk factors for diabetic
retinopathy include poor blood
sugar control, protein in your
urine, high blood pressure, the
longer you've had diabetes and
high cholesterol and triglycerides.
There are three main types of
diabetic retinopathy: non-proliferative, proliferative and maculopathy. These are not different
diseases, but they are different
stages of the same condition.
This means the type you have
may change as the disease progresses. It's also possible to
have more than one type at
once.
In non-proliferative retinopathy (also called background
retinopathy), small areas of
swelling in the blood vessel
walls form blebs (microaneurysms) on the retina. Other
tiny yellow patches of hard exudates (fats from the blood) and
other areas of bleeding (hemorrhage) appear as dots and blots.
This type of retinopathy is not
sight-threatening, but needs to
be monitored by your ophthalmologist.
Proliferative retinopathy is the
most dangerous type of diabetic
retinopathy. It causes no symptoms until it is very advanced.
In proliferative retinopathy,
some of the tiny blood vessels
in the retina become blocked. In
response to this lack of blood in
the retina, new abnormal blood
vessels grow. Although these
new vessels are trying to help,
they are fragile and may bleed
into the eye (vitreous hemorrhage), stimulate the formation
of scar tissues that can cause the
retina to peel away from the
back of the eye (detachment)
and cause a reduction in vision.
If these new, abnormal blood
vessels were left untreated, they
could eventually lead to blindness. Furthermore, these abnormal blood vessels increase the
likelihood of a type of glaucoma that is very difficult to
treat.
The area of the retina we use
most is called the macula. It
provides our central vision and
is essential for clear, detailed vision. In maculopathy, the hemorrhages,
exudates
and
swellings of the non-proliferative stage occur in the macula.
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Do not miss screening eye appointments.
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Stony Brook Announces Its November Programming!
Wrentham Rambles: Saturday, november 10th, from 3 –
5 p.m. This is a “high energy
kids” nature walk in the Wrentham area, ideal for families who
want to get outdoors to check out
some of the interesting natural
areas to be explored in this widespread town. Rain or shine. Bring
snacks and water. We’ll carpool
from the Original Congregational Church in Wrentham.
Fee: $25m/$29nm per family
Winter Star Search: Saturday, november 10th, from 7 –
9 p.m. Join us for an evening of
stargazing. We will use telescopes and binoculars to search
out and view the planets, stars,
and galaxies of the winter sky.
Learn the techniques for navigating from star to star. This is your
chance to learn about, or reacquaint yourself with, the winter
constellations and get a guided
tour of the night sky!
Fee: $10m/$12nm per person
nature’s Tiny Treasures:
Wednesday, november 14th,
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Just another manic monday:
monday, november 19th, from
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Let’s talk
turkey. A pre-Thanksgiving,
fairly local birding and wildlife
observation trip, with stops at
Pleasant Meadow Conservation
Area in Millis, Diamond Hill
reservoir in Cumberland RI,
Birchwold Conservation Area in
Wrentham and Blackstone
River/Canal State Park in
Uxbridge. We’ll also stop for a
hot turkey lunch at one of Medway’s famous family restaurants
(not in fee). Boots a must.
Who’s Out There Owl Prowl:
Friday, november 30th, from 7
- 9 p.m. Explore the fascinating
world of owls at Stony Brook.
We’ll take a look at what makes
these critters so special, practice
our owl hoots, and then head out
on the trail to look and listen.
We’ll be on the prowl for other
nocturnal creatures as well. After
the walk we’ll head back to the
Nature Center to share our discoveries and warm up with some
hot chocolate.
www.massaudubon.org or call
(508) 528-3140. Register by
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is located at 108 North Street in
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Join Debra Banna at the Fiske
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6+. Sand paintings are paintings
made by sprinkling dry sands colored with natural pigments onto a
board or the ground for ceremonial purposes to heal the sick. It is
believed that sand paintings allow
the patient to absorb the powers
depicted in the grains of sand. The
pigment colors used by the Navajo
are gathered in the surrounding
desert. It is mostly colored sandstone which is then ground to form
a fine powder. The colors are
mostly red, brown, and ochre-yellow because these are the colors
found in sandstone within the
tribal areas. They usually include
crushed charcoal which is mixed
with sand to produce the color
black. They sometimes add yellow
cornmeal, pollen from plants, and
crushed flowers to the sand painting. Tribal leaders create sand
paintings for the purpose of healing, especially in the Navajo Tribe
although the Hopi, Zuni, and
Plains tribes also practice the art of
sand painting and corresponding
ceremonies that are integral to
healing the sick. Most tribes use
crushed stone, flowers, pollen and
other natural items from the desert
to create their design on the
ground. Some sand paintings are
also created as art to hang on
walls. Traditional Native healers or
shamans draw on a vast body of
symbolism passed down through
the centuries. These images are
stored in the memories of traditional healers and passed from
generation to generation. Sand
paintings are used to return the patient symbolically to the source of
tribal energy. Indigenous philosophy does not separate healing
from art or religion. Almost all of
the healing disciplines originated
from religious beliefs and the spiritual leader's practices.
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October 1, 2012
Wrentham
Sophomore
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Cube Record
Andrew Ricci of Wrentham, a TriCounty Computer Information Systems sophomore, recently set a
national record when he solved a
Rubik’s Cube puzzle in 6.15 seconds
during the World Cube Association’s
(WCA) United States National
Championships, held August 3-5 at
the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las
Vegas, NV.
His record-breaking solve time
helped him to win the title of National Champion in the competition’s
Rubik’s Cube event,
ranking him first in the
U.S. and fourth in the
world. As the U.S. champion, Ricci brought home
a trophy and a cash prize
of $500.
decided to view online
tutorials on how to
solve the puzzle. “I
picked it up and
watched a bunch of
videos on the Internet.
If you want to get into
the theory of how to
solve it, you can figure
it out, but there’s really no mathematical
skill needed,” he noted.
“The first time I timed myself on a
solve, it took me about eight minutes,” Ricci remembered.
That eight-minute solve steadily
dwindled down into seconds as he
began practicing hundreds of time a
day. According to Ricci, “When I
was really into it, I would do somewhere between 300 to 400 solves a
day. Even now, I still do 50 or 100
solves in a day.”
“When I realized I won,
it was crazy. It’s just impossible to describe. It
was such a great feeling,”
said Ricci, who was accompanied at the event
by his father.
The WCA United
States National Championships brought together
250 competitors from
across the country in
more than fifteen events,
ranging from the standard Rubik’s Cube solve
event to one handed
solve, fewest moves
solve and blindfolded
solve events. The WCA
organizes and governs
competitions all over the
world for all puzzles labeled as Rubik puzzles
and all other puzzles that
are played by twisting the
sides.
Andrew Ricci of Wrentham solved a Rubik’s
Cube puzzle in 6.15 seconds during the World
Cube Association’s United States National
Championships, held August 3-5 in Las Vegas,
NV. His record-breaking solve time earned him
the title of National Champion in the competition’s Rubik’s Cube event, and ranks him first in
the U.S. and fourth in the world.
Ricci competed in the standard
Rubik’s Cube event, which uses a
three by three block puzzle. Each
competitor is given five chances to
solve their Rubik’s Cube, and the
fastest time and the average total
times are used in determining the
event winner. Ricci’s fastest solve
time was the record breaking 6.15
seconds and his average time over
the 5 solves clocked in at 9.55 seconds.
Two years ago, Ricci saw a Rubik’s
Cube collecting dust at his house and
Last year, Ricci won a few local
WCA competitions before deciding
to attend the national competition
this year. Although he is now the
reigning national champ, he still
plans to participate in upcoming area
contests.
“There’s no limit to how good you
can be. There’s always incentive to
try harder and get better. I think I’ll
still be into it for a while. I’m still
practicing. It’s a fun, competitive
community. There’s a lot of people
who are vying to be the best,” he
said.
November 1, 2012
Page 17
Healthy Pet Store Remains Open
Under New Ownership in Norfolk
By loCal ToWn PaGeS STaFF
Healthy eating continues to be
an educational and nourishing
goal for most people. The primary
theory typically revolves around
'you are what you eat.' But what
about pets? For most pet owners,
their beloved companions are a
significant part of the family and
many contend that same belief
holds true regarding their nutrition. Tony Biscaia, owner of
Healthy Pet Supply in Norfolk,
would agree. Biscaia recently assumed ownership of a local pet
supply store in town and assists
and encourages pet owners to feed
their pets a wholesome diet of
quality food. And contrary to belief, the cost is not that much more
than processed supermarket
brands.
"If animals have healthy food,
they are more alive, healthier, happier, have better skin, digestion,
everything," Biscaia said. "You
wouldn't want to eat McDonald's
every day. You can pay me now or
your veterinarian later."
Biscaia recently purchased
Healthy Pet Supply (formerly TK
Pet Supply) in early August and
has been busy stocking the shelves
with only top brand, good quality
choices. One of the initial reasons
he acquired the store was because
he was customer himself and was
enthused to continued their
healthy pet diet philosophy.
"I think this is a good venture,"
Biscaia said. "In recent years,
there have been a lot of sick animals in the U.S., because a lot of
companies make the cheap stuff
overseas, and the stuff they are importing is toxic and lack regulations. Dogs can't easily digest the
grains from mass produced dog
food. I'm bringing in as much locally produced dog food, treats
and toys as I can."
Owning a pet store is a significant career change for Biscaia, but
not his relationship with man's
best friend. Biscaia cared for
many dogs on his grandfather's
farm in Portugal, and while he
built his profession in the bio tech
field, his love of dogs never wavered. It was simply a twist of fate
that Biscaia, at the time looking
for work, was dropping his wife
Robin at the commuter rail station
one day and dropped into TK Pet
Supply to purchase dog food and
learned that the owner was clos-
ing. That innocent discussion became a new opportunity.
I just happened to stumble into a
situation," Biscaia said. "There
was going to be a void, and the job
search didn't have anything similar. I joked to people how I rescued the dog store."
Pets are not able to choose their
meals and rely on their family to
provide a diet that is nutritious and
beneficial to their overall health. If
they could express their thanks,
they would. Their return? Years of
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Healthy Pet Supply is located at
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July 1, 2012
Sports
Rachael Patten Packs a
Punch in KP Girls Soccer
By CHriSToPHer TreMBlay
Prior to the girls soccer season
getting underway, new coach
Gary Pichel noticed a lot of similarities with the King Philip athletes that he had with his
back-to-back State Championship teams at Nipmuc. He particularly had his eyes focused on
senior Rachael Patton.
“If you want to watch one girl,
pay attention to her (Patten), he
said at a practice early in the season. “I can see it in her makeup;
she’s going to be special.”
The coach obviously knows
how to evaluate talent. Midway
through the season the Warriors
have already equaled last years
win total, and Patton has a lot to
do with it. The senior captain currently leads the team in scoring
with 3 goals and 4 assists, but believes it’s the coach who has installed the confidence this team
needed. She’s just following his
instruction.
“Coach works us very hard,
he’s big on conditioning. He’s
the reason we’re successful this
year,” Patten said. “My scoring is
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“It was rather hard to take when
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the potential and could win in this
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“From a coaching aspect, I believe that Rachael is one of the
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have yet to see anyone stand up
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Growing up Patten played defense and midfield, but has
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Although Pichel may
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to why the Warriors have improved on the field this fall, the
new coach believes that it’s all a
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with the skills she already had.
Although the coach knew he
had something in Patten prior to
the season getting underway, he
has seen her take her game to the
next level.
Patten unfortunately agrees
with her coaches assessment.
“Coach is always telling me to
make a move and shoot, but my
adrenaline is running high, and I
just want to shoot,” Patten said.
“I get in that moment where I
think that the goalie is going to
move and can feel the defenders
moving in so I just shoot.”
While Patten is enjoying a season to remember, she says none
of it would be possible without
the help of her teammates.
“There have been opportunities
to win this year and my teammates have given me the chance
to become a better player,” she
“My freshman year was one of
my best. It was an eye opening
experience to how high school
soccer was played, but it was
good as I got to adjust to playing
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“I played defense in practice;
outside midfielder in a scrimmage and our first game and then
was back at striker following
that,” Patten said. “Myself, I like
striker as there is more opportunities. I’m fast and like the oneon-one encounters where I can
use my ability to make plays happen, but I’m here to win so I’ll
play where the coach puts me.”
Through the past two season
where the girls soccer team was
not winning all that much Patten
Rachael Patten has a lot to do with the Warriors’ soccer success this season.
“Rachael is one of the fastest
strikers out there, she can flat outrun defenders and her play on the
field has given the team a lot of
confidence on the field,” Pichel
said. “She has improved going
into space, getting clear for
through balls, one thing she
needs to work on is finishing. She
has gotten great opportunities,
but gets too excited and instead
of making a move, rifles the ball
at the goalie.”
said. “The coach has definitely
helped up to grow considerably
as a team, now we just have to go
out and make him proud.”
Patten and her King Philip
teammates are hoping to take
their new found success right into
the state tournament under their
new coach.
November 1, 2012
Page 19
Sports
KP Volleyball Squad Finds
The Right Chemistry
By Ken HaMWey
The King Philip volleyball program, which is only six years old,
has jelled magnificently this year,
sporting a 9-4 record after 13
matches. That effort has put new
coach Tim Layman’s Warriors on
the verge of being tournamentbound for November, needing
only one more triumph.
“We got off to a good start,
going 7-0 before losing a match,’’
said Layman, who previously
coached the Warriors’ freshman
and jayvee teams. “We’re fortunate to have girls who are committed to improving and glad our
freshman and junior varsity teams
are having success.’’
Layman credits much of KP’s
volleyball success to his sister-inlaw, Jenny Murray, who serves as
an assistant coach. Murray played
at Westwood High and worked
with Layman at the freshman and
jayvee levels.
“I consider Jenny a co-coach,’’
Layman said. “Her presence with
the girls is a major plus, and
there’s no doubt that she’s been a
huge part of helping to build the
volleyball program at KP.’’
“Jenny and I aren’t involved in
building a team. It’s the program
we’ve focused on,’’ Layman said.
“The girls have gained experience
by playing in summer leagues,
going to clinics and playing some
beach volleyball.’’
An offense-minded coach, Layman, nevertheless, is a proponent
of mastering fundamentals and
working on repetitions, like passing, serving and hitting.
“Our kids are sound on basics,
have shown they can compete in a
strong league like the Hockomock
and they’re athletic,’’ Layman
said. “Where we have a concern is
that we’re not a tall team. But, improving in areas such as serving,
serve receiving and passing will
make us a solid unit.’’
Comprised of seven
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and
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captains Mary Allen (outside
hitter) and Allie McEachern
(defensive specialist).
said. “Ally has excellent hands and
has great floor sense.’’
Juniors Melissa Daigle (outside
hitter) and Ellery Lyon (right side
hitter/middle blocker) are give
the Warriors depth on the front
line and versatility.
“Melissa is our best leaper
and our leader in kills,’’ Layman emphasized. “Ellery is
very athletic and lends lots of
versatility to the front row.’’
“Mary is a superb competitor, strong attacker and
good athlete,’’ Layman said.
“Allie is the glue that holds
the back row together. She
gives us consistency on defense. Allie is a vocal leader
while Mary leads by example.’’
A pair of middle hitters — seniors Julie Farabaugh and Tara Stetter are key contributors. At 6-feet,
Farabaugh provides height in the
middle and is a strong blocker.
Stetter is a top-notch athlete and labeled by her coach as “a dynamic
hitter and attacker.’’
Seniors Erica Stavola and Miranda Murphy also are quality hitters. Stavola plays the right side
while Murphy can move to the
right or to the outside.
“Erica is a
consistent hitter who is very athletic,’’ Layman noted. “Miranda’s
strength is her versatility, hitting
from either side. She’s also one of
the best passers we have.’’
Junior Brigid Murray and senior
Ally Rando are the setters and
Layman likes the job they’ve
turned in to date.
“Brigid is an excellent server
who provides great consistency as
she quarterbacks our offense,’’ he
Juniors Christine Monahan
and Kylie O’Keefe see action as
defensive specialists. A key
passer, Monahan draws praise for
her improvement in the back row
while O’Keefe uses her athleticism
to excel as a back-row passer.
When KP qualified for tourney
play in 2010, it advanced to the
second round before being eliminated. This year’s Warrior squad
would like to establish some tourney tradition by going deep in the
playoffs. And, the way KP has
handled its sixth year of volleyball
makes a deep run in the tourney a
definite possibility.
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Norfolk Wrentham Youth
Basketball Registration
through November 5
Wrentham Youth Basketball
& Norfolk Youth Basketball are
excited to announce their
merger for the 2012-2013 year!
Norfolk-Wrentham Youth Basketball For Boys & Girls K-8!
Registration is open through
NOV. 5 at .www.NWYouthBasketball.com
Join us for an awesome year
on the court! Whether players
are new to the game or want to
improve skills, this league is for
you! Norfolk-Wrentham Youth
Basketball (NWYB) continues
the KP Basketball legacy with
its dedication to the development and encouragement of
youth
basketball
players. NWYB’s professional
coaching staff is directed by
King Philip's Head Girls Varsity
Coach, Sean McInnis and includes Ass’t Director, Colleen
Lanata, Head Varsity Boys
Coach, Tim Clifford along with
other members of the King
Philip coaching staff and the
KP players. Our philosophy is
to teach youth players the FUNdamentals of the game while focusing on skills, teamwork, and
sportsmanship. As players
progress through the grades, the
program will add new skill sets
and game time. Boys and girls
play on separate teams. All
grades play on Saturdays.
Grades 3 and up also have one
recommended but optional 3040 minute practice on Thursday
evenings. (Wednesdays may be
added depending on numbers).
Final schedule depends on total
registrations.
All players receive full reversible uniform. K-2 players
also receive their own basketball.
SCHEDULE:
SATURDAYS 12/1, 12/8,
12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, (no
1/19), 1/26, 2/2,
Make-up day: 2/9 THURSDAY NIGHTS (grades 3+
only): 30-40 minutes scheduled
between 6:30 and 9:15pm. 12/6,
12/13, 12/20, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17,
1/24
FEE: Grades K-2 $115
Grades 3+: $145
Family discounts: $10 of 2nd
child, $20 off 3+ child
Any questions, email Ann
Proto at [email protected]
November Calendar of Events
Ongoing through November
Holiday Box Office open for
The Nutcracker, Franklin Performing Arts Company, show to
be performed December 8 & 9 at
Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium,
Franklin. Tickets $30, $28 and
$26. Cal (508) 528-8668 or visit
www.fpaconline.com. Group
sales available.
November 1
norfolk community league
Halloween candy giveback, 46 p.m., Freeman-Kennedy
School Lobby, 70 Boardman St.,
Norfolk, candy to be sent to Cape
Cod Cares for Our Troops and
then shipped to U.S. soldiers
serving overeas.
4 Paws animal Shelter
monthly meeting, 5-7 p.m.,
Fiske Public Library, Wrentham
November 5
Holiday Box Office Opens for
Humbug!, Franklin Performing
Arts Company, show to be performed December 15 & 16 at
Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium,
Franklin. Tickets $30, $28 and
$26. Cal (508) 528-8668 or visit
www.fpaconline.com. Group
sales available.
November 6
Presidential Election
Ed morgan Sing-a-long,
10:30 a.m., Norfolk Public Library, perfect for babies, toddlers
and preschoolers, call Amy
Reimann, (508) 528-3380 x5
Building Blocks, 4:30-5 p.m.,
Norfolk Public Library, LEGO
group for children 4+ with caregiver.
November 9
ncl’s Free Fitness Friday,
9:30-10:30 a.m. warm, nurturing,
safe session for all fitness levels,
includes strength and balance,
and yoga. Registration required.
Email [email protected] or
call her at (508) 528-4369.
November 13
Special Town meeting, Wrentham, King Philip Regional High
School, 7:30 p.m.
lEgO Race car Derby, 3:30-
4:30 p.m., Norfolk Public Library
for grades K-5, registration required, call Amy Reimann, (508)
528-3380 x5
michael Tougias presents
King Philip’s War, 7 p.m., Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk author
will
present
slide
presentation, books will be available for signing
November 23
norfolk lions annual christmas Tree Sale begins, lot next to
Dunkin Donuts on Main St. in
downtown Norfolk. Selling hours
3-9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-9
p.m. weekends.
December 5
Holiday Bazaar, Franklin
Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
130 Chestnut St., Franklin
October 1, 2012
November 1, 2012
8 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
By jeFFrey SCHWeiTzer
Estate planning can be complicated, and it’s not uncommon for
people to make mistakes with
their plans. But financial advisors
make errors, too, so here are the
most common mistakes I have encountered from other financial and
estate planners.
1. Improper beneficiary
designations
I frequently see advisors improperly completing beneficiary designations.
Examples:
not
changing the beneficiary due to divorce or a death, or listing a special
needs child or grandchild directly
as a beneficiary, rather than a trust
FBO (for benefit of), thereby affecting their eligibility for Social
Security disability benefits.
2. Not changing asset titles
to trusts
Incorporating revocable living
trusts into a client’s estate plan but
forgetting to update all the account titling to the name of the
trust. Not changing titles creates
problems that include having to
pay additional probate costs, losing the private nature of settling
the estate, etc.
3. Incorrectly assuming
clients’ goals
Many advisors assume a client’s
main goal is to save estate taxes,
for example. However, when really connecting with a client, we
might find that taxes are only a
small
aspect
of
their
objectives. Sometimes, in listening
to the client, we realize that their
fears are more about their heirs’
ability to manage the inheritance
as well as decisions such as
trustees, etc.
4. Naming minor children as
account beneficiaries
Letting clients name minor children outright as primary or contingent beneficiaries of life insurance
or retirement plans. When
minor children inherit, a court
must appoint a guardian who must
be bonded and must file a laborious annual accounting with the
local court.
5. Wrong choice of executors
and trustees
Naming a financial institution as
successor executor/trustee after
surviving spouse or instead of surviving spouse. In some cases, this
is to the detriment of the spouse
and other beneficiaries because
large institutions usually follow
their fiduciary responsibilities with
a less personable approach than
another trustee could provide.
Strategies include lifetime credit
shelter trusts, life estate deeds, gifting and other techniques that
make assets available for use but
beyond the reach of creditors.
6. Failure to address medical
directives
Many attorneys will draft a
health-care power of attorney
(POA) and living will. If the
two documents co-exist, they may
conflict since the POA allows another to make decisions while
the living will already states what
is to be done. Absent statutory (or
document) direction, healthcare providers may experience a
conflict in what to do.
7. Ignoring state estate and inheritance taxes
Many states follow the federal $5
million-plus exemption for taxable
estates, but the states do not always
exempt this larger amount. For example, in Massachusetts, estates
over $1,000,000 that are not left to
the surviving spouse are subject to
a Massachusetts estate tax.
Jeffrey Schweitzer can be found
at Northeast Financial Strategies
Inc (NFS) at Wampum Corner in
Wrentham. NFS works with individuals and small businesses providing financial and estate
planning, insurance, investments
and also offers full service accounting, bookkeeping, payroll,
income tax preparation, and notary public services. For more information, stop by the office, call
Jeffrey at 800-560-4NFS or visit
online www.nfsnet.com.
8. Failure to address
asset protection
Most couples fear losing their assets to nursing homes. For couples
nearing retirement, strategies that
protect assets should be explored.
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the sale. Please email Karen Casper at [email protected] or
Shawn Dooley at [email protected] if you would be willing to
bake (or buy at the store) a goodie or two. Any and all baked
goods would be appreciated and our goal is to have a Patriotic
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Why Are Seniors & Boomers So Concerned?
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and healthcare. The recession
hit Boomers and Seniors especially hard, reducing investment
and retirement accounts of retirees and those planning retirement. At the same time,
medical and long-term care
costs continue to rise. In Massachusetts, the cost of one
month in a nursing home ranges
from $12,000-$15,000 per
month. When one considers
these concerns, along with the
As a result of the Supreme
Court’s decision upholding the
Affordable Care Act, there are
a number of significant changes
in the health care. All citizens,
especially
Seniors
and
Boomers, are concerned about
what the Affordable Care Act
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Affordable Care Act changes
together with a sluggish economy, it’s understandable why
people are so concerned. According to a recent survey of
Seniors across the country, the
following came up as their top
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• How does Health Care Reform affect me?
• What is the best way to plan
ahead and pay for long-term
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• Is it possible to avoid a nursing home all together?
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At the Estate Planning &
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our team of professionals is
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they are able to understand their
current situation as they plan
for a protected future. As a result, they are able to obtain
peace of mind as they plan to
prevent problems and assure a
protected future. We even help
many people evaluate their
health and long-term care options and help them find available federal and state programs
and resources to provide for
their care.
Seniors’ Guide to Health
Care Reform & Avoiding
Nursing Home Poverty
We have recently published
the Seniors Guide to Health
Care Reform & Avoiding Nursing Home Poverty. If you
would like to discover how the
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Location:
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Design monthly theme-based,
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for preschool age children. Training and support is provided.
Schedule is irregular but flexible,
typically Monday-Friday, mostly
mornings.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Have an interest and general
knowledge of natural history.
Have previous experience working with preschool age children
in school or similar setting. Be
able to conduct outreach programs at least 4 days per week,
mornings and some afternoons,
September–May. Have the ability to work both cooperatively
and independently. Certification
in Red Cross Community CPR
and First Aid a plus, sense of
humor, flexibility, and willingness to learn preferred. Starting
salary begins at $15/hour.
To inquire about
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Send cover letter and resume to:
Marla Cohen, Education Coordinator
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
108 North Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
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The Norfolk Lions and the Norfolk Public Schools will be collecting coats for men, women and children. The coats will be
given to families in need in our Community. Last year, we were
able to help over 300 people, and our goal this year is to help over
500 stay warm this winter.
Any and all coats in good condition are needed, and all will be
dry-cleaned courtesy of Anton’s Cleaners in Medfield.
Drop off coats to the Norfolk Town Clerk’s Office (Norfolk
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your child to the H. Olive Day School or Freeman-Kennedy from
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