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Artist a Wild Flower, Rare Bird in Local Scene
Pamela Ruby Russell’s Photos Celebrated in Norfolk, Franklin
By J.D. O’Gara
the River Flows, So Flows the
Man.”
There’s no doubt. Pamela Ruby
Russell is anything but conventional. When you meet her, you
know you’ve encountered a force
of nature, a flash of light and
color that flits in and out of the
picture like a hummingbird. Conversation with her is a fast-moving carnival ride, with bursts of
passion, warmth and enthusiasm.
Trying to describe her isn’t easy,
but luckily, she documents the
emotional experience of being
Pamela through photographs and
music.
And it’s a beautiful view
One can easily mistake Russell’s ephemeral nature – the ve- Award-winning photographer and singer/songwriter Pamela Ruby
Russell is a splash of color on the suburban horizon of historic Norfolk,
locity and intensity with which Mass.
she puts forth her thoughts – as
being frivolous. That is, until they
experience her work.
“When you’re an artist, you’re for.” Russell adds, with a laugh,
an
interpreter,” says Russell. “getting paid also helps!”
Vivid color and crisp images in“You
take in information, happy
vite the viewer to linger in her
After being encouraged to exor
sad.
You translate it into your
photos, from a breathtaking
press herself by a college acting
panorama of ocean, a tropical language and share it. You’re re- coach, Russell first took to the
jaunt into a lush Technicolor sponsive to the world around you, road with her camera photogreen jungle, or a doorway into how it makes you feel and then graphing the Hudson River coastthe tiny world of a leaf bug. Rus- you put it out there in whatever line through four seasons. The
sell’s photographs are truly a medium works for you. If you result was her first New York oneglimpse of the world through her touch one person with your art, woman exhibition entitled “As
that’s the greatest gift you can ask
eyes.
Although her photography has
won many awards over the
years, Russell doesn’t define
herself by it, saying her music is
equally important to her as an
artist. After honing her photo
skills while living in Provincetown and the French West Indies, Pamela put down roots in
Boston, studying voice and
piano with Dante Pavone, Mark
Baxter and others. Performing
her first music gig at 32, Russell
spent time in the Boston music
scene with her various rock
bands and recording. Although
never released commercially,
tracks from those early studio
sessions grabbed the attention of
famed DJ Joe Viglione and
WBCN’s Carter Alan, making
her a Featured Local Artist. She
later recorded, Highway of
Dreams (www.CDBaby.com/
rubytunes and iTunes) with her
co-producer Peter Calo, Carly
Simon’s guitarist, along with
musicians from nine different
countries.
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Six brave souls of the Wrentham area will dance into the
spotlight next month at Lake
Pearl Luciano’s for the first local
fun and friendly fundraising
competition of its kind in town.
Dancing with the Wrentham
Stars, organized by Wrentham
Community Events, Inc., aims to
bring the community together
and raise funds for six different
charitable organizations. The
dance-off will take place on
March 8 at Lake Pearl Luciano’s.
According to one of the event’s
organizers, Cal Harkins, dancers
will have had 10 weeks to raise
funds for organizations they’re
teamed up with. On the night of
the event, votes can be cast, for
the cost of a dollar donation
each, for each competitor. The
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dancer who amasses the highest
number of votes, or raises the
most for his or her organization,
wins the “People’s Choice
Award,” while the Judge’s
Choice Award will be presented
to the dancer scoring highest
with a panel of judges.
“The idea for the event came
before the creation of the organization,” says Cal Harkins, who
says the idea was borrowed
from a successful event like it in
neighboring Norwood. Harkins,
who grew up in Norwood, was
talking one day with fellow
Wrentham resident Tricia Dever
Kelley about how successful
Wrentham Day was in the town.
“We were talking about Wrentham Day and how everyone
comes together, and that’s kind
of where we got the idea,” says
Harkins, who knew that Norwood had an annual event that
benefited the Circle of Hope
Foundation. She and Kelly, she
says, envisioned helping Wrentham organizations in a similar
fashion.
The two spent many weeks,
she says, setting up meetings
with other who would help
Manny Barros, a Divisional Retail Sales
Manager for Home Market Foods who
hosts many local events such as WeST
Comedy Night, Family Fun Day, and the
end of season Soccer Bash, is aligned
with Random Smile Project, a non profit
organization which provides multifaceted support to those experiencing
difficult times.
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JR McDonald is an Executive Vice
President at Cushman & Wakefield of
MA. He will raise money for The
Wrentham Lions Club, an organization
most known for fighting blindness, but
also one that empowers volunteers to
serve their communities.
who have to put themselves out
on the dance floor and see how
much they can raise,” she says.
Each star is receiving 10 dance
lessons, donated by local studios, which include Dance and
Beyond and Showcase Dance
Productions, both in Wrentham
and Savaria Dance Studio of
Norwood. Each star has been
matched up with a professional
dance instructor who will
choreograph a routine for them
which they will perform the
night of the event.
Dr. Jeff Marsden, Superintendent of
Wrentham Public Schools, will dance for
WEST (Wrentham Elementary School
Trust), which seeks to fund innovative
and educational projects for the Wrentham Elementary Schools. WEST has assembled an entire team of volunteers
who are ready to support Jeff in his
fundraising efforts.
“I think, in some instances,
it’s who’s crazy enough to do
this?” jokes J.R. McDonald,
one of the six local faces who
will be appearing on stage at
Luciano’s. “(Dance lessons are)
not something that fits neatly
into any of these people’s
schedules,” says McDonald,
who at the time of interview had
completed just one of his ten instruction sessions. “Really, it’s
an effort on everyone’s part to
pull this together,” he says. This
is the first time, says McDonald, that he’s ever done anything like this.
ation Complex, Marci Odams,
who works for Jesuits of New
England and tends bar at Eaglebrook, who will dance for The
Friends of Wrentham; Leanne
Smith, owner of The Hairsmith
Salon, who will dance for the
Holly Club; Manny Barrows, of
Home Market Foods, who will
dance for the Random Smile
Project; Dr. Jeff Marsden, Superintendent of Wrentham Public Schools, who will dance for
WEST (Wrentham Elementary
School Trust), and J.R. McDonald, Executive VP at Cushman
& Wakefield, who will dance
for the Wrentham Lions Club.
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them set the event up. “We didn’t know how the money was
going to flow, things like that,”
says Harkins. She explains that
although they had a big idea,
they needed “to create something to handle this event.”
Thus, Wrentham Community
Events was born. Currently, the
group is made up of five volunteers, including Harkins, Kelley,
Janet Steponaitis, Cheryl
Ringler and Susan Cullen.
Harkins applauds the six
Wrentham “stars” making this
effort, who include Judi Miller,
of King Philip Schools dancing
for The William A. Rice Recre-
“It’s something of a unique
“It was important to us to keep
everything in Wrentham,” says
Harkins. “Anything raised will
be put back into Wrentham.”
Wrentham Community Events
wanted to “keep everything in
Wrentham” and will also
closely with Cable 8, Wrentham’s local cable provider. Although dancers were given
tickets to sell, there will be a
public ticket sale on February
2nd, for one day only, from 11
a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Terrace
Café in downtown Wrentham.
Leanne Smith, who has owned The Hairsmith Salon for the past 22 years and
will dance for The Holly Club. Two of
Leanne's sons Greg and Garrett are
members of the military (US Airforce
and The Coast Guard), and with the
Holly Club has been involved in helping
veterans.
So far, Harkins has been heartened by the response to the
event, and she hopes pulling off
a successful community event
will then lead to other events to
idea. The stars really have to do
a lot,” she says, “They are front
and center. They’re the ones
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ARTIST
I never gave up on goodness.”
Russell explains, “I create because I must. When I’m focusing
on something creative, life makes
sense and remembering what’s
truly important is easy. Having
gone through so much, I’ve got
compassion for what we as humans endure and move beyond in
each of our own lives.”
Currently the Vice Chair of Norfolk’s Democratic Town Committee, Pamela’s proud of being a
community activist, but she’s also
been an actress, silversmith,
restaurateur and chef, housecleaner, Tarot card reader in Mexico, an emergency overnight vet’s
nurse and even an elephant rider in
a Mexican circus. Life’s taken her
to some unique heights, including
Woodstock in 1969, but things
haven’t always been smooth sailing. Ms. Ruby’s had her challenges.
Born in New York City, she and
her brother survived tragic family
dysfunction and violence. After
her parents’ divorce in her teens,
Russell struggled to support her
mother, whose dive into long-term,
untreated depression and alcohol
abuse finally resulted in suicide
Russell spent a lot o time with this
little fellow, she says, calling the
finished product “Afternoon
Soiree.”
when Russell was 22. Years later
Russell learned more about inner
strength, surviving a violent random street attack that left her unable to walk for a year.
“I got through it,” says Russell.
“I had my songs and dreams. And
Russell will often use Photoshop to bring out the color in her photos. Her
objective in doing so, she says, is to present the emotion she felt when she
took the picture.
fine art photography continues to
please her many collectors.
Pamela’s husband, respected astrologer Eric Linter, describes
Pamela as “a rare creature on this
planet.”
“I’ve had profoundly inspiring
influences in my life,” says Russell. “I’ve been lucky to have
found amazing teachers. It’s a
Russell strongly encourages others to pay attention to their inner
muses and share their creativity.
“Mark Baxter, my long time vocal
coach, ‘kindly scolded’ me once,”
she says. “He said to me, ‘Stop
being selfish and share your
gifts.’”
This past fall, Russell asked 26
local artists to share their work in
her “Ruby & Friends’ Second Annual Art Exhibition,” which she
curated and hosted at Norfolk’s
Public Library with fellow photographer Janet Casey from Medfield.
Russell’s own work has been
shown at the Franklin Art Center,
Zullo Gallery in Medfield, the Attleboro Museum, Cobwebs Antiques in Boston, and Providence’s
Tsetse Gallery to name a few venues. She’s won numerous awards,
among them first prizes in Stony
Brook Camera Club competitions.
February 1, 2013
great honor and blessing to be a
vessel of creativity and to know
that what I share can be constructive and healing. Perhaps that’s the
result of living a long time and allowing myself to be grateful and
respect what comes through me.”
Pamela Ruby Russell can be
contacted at: [email protected] and on
Facebook.
This past fall, Pamela
Ruby Russell put
together a show
featuring the work of
several local artists.
Although we are
unable to show all of
the photographs,
here is a smattering
of some work by the
following local
artists:
Photos
by Victoria Schepps
With her website under construction, Pamela’s photos are on Facebook. Russell is currently
preparing new exhibitions, she
says, from work she shot on a recent trip to the French West Indies.
Her artist portraits are used on CD
covers and book jackets, while her
Two photos by Craig Higgins
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Valentine’s Day Norfolk Lions to Hold 2nd Health
&
Wellness
Fair
Fun!
For Kids:
Cupcake Decorating will be
taking place at Norfolk Public
Library just in time for kids in
grades 3-6 to make some tasty
treats for their Valentines. Registration is required for this
class, which will take place in
the Storyhour/Craft Room of the
library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on
Thursday, February 7th. Contact
Amy Reimann at (508) 5283380x5 or [email protected]
How about making a beautiful
floral arrangement for your special someone? Rick Tedoldi, of
the Norfolk Garden Club, will
be showing kids in grades K-6
how to do just that at the Norfolk
Public Library on Tuesday, February 12th, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is also required for this
class, which has a $5 fee that
must be paid at the time of registration, which can be done at
the library registration desk.
The Franklin Public Library is
also putting its heart into Valentine’s Day, starting with a Krafty
Monday celebration at 3:30 p.m.
on Monday, February 4th for
ages 6-8. Children will make
“Valentine’s Day Wreaths”
Later, on Valentine’s Day itself,
the Fun Club, for ages 8-12, will
play a special game of Valentine
Bingo at 3:30 p.m.
For
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Millis. The event will take place
on Friday, February 15th, from
7-8:30 p.m. and costs $35 per
couple. Register online at
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The Norfolk Lions, in conjunction with representatives of the
Medical and Wellness Community in the surrounding area, will
hold the second “Health & Wellness Fair” for the Town of Norfolk
and surrounding area on Saturday,
March 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. The event will be held at the
newly-constructed
Freeman
Kennedy School, Boardman
Street, Norfolk MA.
The day is being held in recognition of the need to make information available to the public that
can help people make good decisions about life style and wellness.
At the same time screening will be
provided to assist in early diagnosis of conditions that frequently affect wellness, such as blood
pressure, glaucoma, hearing loss,
skin care, stress relief, exercise
programs, nutrition and diabetes.
New to the event this year will be
the New England Organ Bank and
the American Red Cross Bloodmobile which will hold a blood
drive. Always recognizing the
need for blood, the Norfolk Lions
is thrilled to have this new, major
participant. The Avon Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation will be
in attendance as well.
Representatives will be on hand
to provide instruction and consultation on a variety of health and
wellness issues. Games and token
giveaways will be made available
to reinforce the recognition of the
wide variety of resources readily
available in our town and region.
This is a FREE service event
sponsored by the Norfolk Lions
and open to the public.
“We are thrilled to be able to
offer this event to the town of Norfolk and the surrounding communities”, say Paul Terrio and Al
Bozza, the co-coordinators of the
event. Al Bozza further goes on to
say that nutrition will play a major
role in this coming year’s event.
Al, who is involved with the Nutrition Task Force for the area, is
striving to provide good eating and
cooking demonstrations at the
event.
Along with American the Red
Cross, other participants include
the Lions EyeMobile, dental care,
chiropractic, mobility, exercise
and general wellness participants.
Games, competitions, instruction
and prizes will all be a part of the
event.
If you would like to participate,
please contact Paul Terrio at (508)
528-1922 or [email protected],
or Al Bozza at (774) 571-5170 or
[email protected] for more information.
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February 1, 2013
Stuff to Do During February School Vacation
By J.D. O’Gara
Stony Brook is located at 108
North Street in Norfolk.
Learn About
Nature!
Visit the Library!
Stony Brook, in Norfolk, offers
February Vacation Week programs: Tuesday, February 19th –
Friday, February 22nd, from 9 a.m.
– 3:30 p.m. Themes: Tuesday –
The Arctic; Wednesday – Japan;
Thursday-Frozen Desert; FridayAloha Ring of Fire.
Fee:
$40m/$47nm per child. Pre-registration is required for all programs
(except as noted). For more details,
visit the Mass Audubon webpage
at www.massaudubon.org or
contact us at (508) 528-3140.
Register by phone, email
([email protected]),
fax (508-553-3864) or in person.
The Friends of the Medway Library will host a Free Movie and
Popcorn event at the Medway Library, 26 High St., Medway, on
February 21, 2013 at 3 p.m.
Come watch Woody, Buzz, Jessie
& Stinky Pete in the 2nd movie in
the Toy Story series while munching on a variety of special treats.
Sign up at the library or email the
Friends at [email protected]. Walk-ins will be
accepted, but we prefer you to sign
up so we can provide enough
treats. Movie is rated G and runs
92 minutes.
Wrentham Barber Shop
774-307-0298
29 Franklin St. (Route 140)
Next to Dunkin Donuts
Business Hours
Sun/Mon: Closed
Tues: 8-7
Wed, Thur, Fri: 8-6
Sat: 7:30-2:30
Additional parking &
entrance in rear.
Dave Bilotta
Owner/Master Barber
The Franklin Public Library, 118
Main St., Franklin will host a Family Storytime on Tuesday, February 19th, at 10:30 a.m., followed
by a Winter Carnival later in the
day for all ages at 3:30 p.m. featuring games, music, crafts, henna
tattoos, face painting, refreshments, and more. On Wednesday,
February 20th, the Franklin Library will offer Haunts, Haints,
and Hollers: Scary Stories to Rattle
Your Bones for ages 8 to 12 at 6:30
p.m. featuring International storyteller, Rona Leventhal, who will
share the drama of haints, dead
folk, shape shifters, and mysterious players.
Go Ice Skating!
Don’t risk the ice at local ponds!
Play it safe at the Norfolk Arena,
One Dean St., in Norfolk. Public
skating is open from 9-10:50 a.m.
and 1-2:50 p.m. Monday through
Friday, 7-8:50 p.m. on Saturday
and Sunday, from 1-2:50 p.m. In
Franklin, The Pirelli Veterans
Arena, 910 Panther Way, is open
for public skate during vacation
week from 12:30- 2:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday,
2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:404:40 p.m. on Sunday.
Take in Some Art!
Monday, February 18
Mike Preite
Owner/Master Barber
Free Family Open House, 1-4
p.m., Danforth Museum of Art,
123 Union Ave., Framingham,
sponsored by NEA and Bernardi
Auto Group, includes gallery
tours, hands-on art activities and
224 Dedham St. (Rt 1A)
Norfolk, MA 02056
(774) 847-7977 tel
www.keepyourneedleshappy.com
more. Call (508) 620-0937 or visit
www.danforthmuseum.org. NEA
Free Family Super Saturday on
February 2, 9 and 23, from 10 a.m.
– noon, includes free admission,
gallery tours and activities. The
museum also has vacation week
classes. Visit the website for more
details.
Play Soccer!
Forekicks, at 10 Pine St., in
Norfolk, is offering February vacation soccer skills clinics with
two-day sessions for 7-9 yearolds and 10-12 year-olds on
Thursday, February 21st and Friday, February 22nd, from 9 a.m.
– 12 p.m. for $125. Just visit
www.forekicks.com.
Get Fit!
Kidzturf, at 36 Milliston Road,
Millis (in the Roche Bros. Plaza),
offers a 6,000 square-foot facility
for kids to blow off steam. In addition to school vacation week
camps, Kidzturf has an open gym
with equipment, and an inflatable
obstacle course. Membership is
not required for drop-off Turf
Time, which costs $15 per hour
with $5 per each additional sibling
(must be potty trained). Parents
can opt to Stay and Play for $15 a
session and $5 per additional sibling, and there is no charge for
children under age one when accompanying an older sibling.
Membership brings Turf Time
down to $10 per visit and lends
discounts for other offerings. Visit
www.kidzturf.com or call (508)
376-6222.
Yarns,
accessories
and more!
15% OFF
Go Bowling!
Ryan Family Amusements, at
1170 Main St., Millis is almost
never closed. Take the kids for
some candlepin bowling, and then
blow off some extra energy with
the arcade games. Hours are 9 a.m.
– 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. – Midnight Friday
Saturday.
Ficco’s
and
Bowladrome, on Rte. 140 in
Franklin, also offers candlepin
bowling and is open 9 a.m. –10
p.m. Monday through Wednesday,
9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Thursday and
Friday, 9 a.m. –11 p.m. Saturday
and 10 a.m. –10 p.m. on Sunday.
Shoot Some Arrows!
Ace Archers, Inc., at 131 Morse
St. in Foxboro offers archery
classes and practice (although beginners are advised to take one of
the beginning archery classes on
the second and fourth Saturdays
before taking additional classes or
using practice time. Hours are a
bit unusual, so for more information, visit www.acearchers.com
or call (508) 697-5647 for vacation week details.
Paint Some Pottery!
Let the kids get creative at The
Clayroom, located at 930 Main
Street on the corner of 1A and
Rte. 27 in Walpole. The hours are
12-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or Saturday and Sunday 10
a.m.-6 p.m. Appointments are not
necessary and all ages are welcome to paint a piece of bisque
pottery from the shelves. You pay
for the cost of the piece, plus an
$8 fee per painter, which covers
paint, brushes, stencils, sponges,
squeezebottles, glazing, firing
and studio space and time.
Call (508) 660-1110 or visit
http://clayroom.biz/index.html for
more details.
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February 1, 2013
Paying For College May
Now Be Less Taxing
Education Tax Rules
Parents facing college expenses have several provisions
in the tax law to consider. The
benefits don’t apply to all, but
there is something of interest for
many families.
Tax credits
The American Opportunity
Tax Credit (formerly The Hope
Credit) is available for certain
tuition and fees, and it allows
you to reduce taxes annually up
to $2,500 per student for four
years of college. The credit is
equal to 100% of the first $2,000
of qualified expenses and 25%
of the next $2,000.
The Lifetime Learning Credit
covers any year of post-secondary education, with a maximum credit of $2,000, no matter
how many students in the family
are eligible.
Both the American Opportunity Tax Credit and lifetime
learning credits phase out for
taxpayers with higher incomes.
Other Education
Tax Incentives
Education savings accounts.
You may establish an education
savings account (previously
called an education IRA) with a
nondeductible contribution for
any child under 18. The annual
contribution limit is $2,000.
Funds can accumulate and be
paid out tax-free for qualified
college expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies,
equipment, and certain room
and board costs. The funds can
also be used to pay for elementary and secondary (K-12)
school expenses at public, private, or religious schools. Eligibility for an education savings
account starts phasing out at
$95,000 of AGI for single taxpayers and $190,000 for married
folks.
individual retirement accounts (iRas). Existing IRAs
can also be a source of college
funds. You may make withdrawals before age 59 without
penalty for amounts paid for college or graduate school tuition,
fees, books, room and board,
supplies, and equipment.
Education savings bonds. Interest on Series EE and Series
I bonds issued after 1989 is nontaxable when used to pay tuition
and fees for you or your dependents. This tax break begins to
phase out once income reaches
certain levels.
Section 529 plans allow individuals to set up an account on
behalf of someone else (say a
child or grandchild) that can be
used to pay college expenses.
There are two types of plans:
Prepaid tuition plans are designed to hedge against inflation. You can purchase tuition
credits, at today’s rates, that
your child can redeem when he
or she attends one of the plan’s
eligible colleges or universities.
Both state and private institutions can offer prepaid tuition
programs. Using tuition credits
from these programs is tax-free.
College savings plans are statesponsored plans that allow you
to build a fund to pay for your
child’s college education. Your
contributions are not tax-deductible, but once in the plan,
your money grows tax-free. Provided the funds are used to pay
for qualified college expenses,
withdrawals are tax-free. Qualified expenses include tuition,
fees, books, supplies, and certain room and board costs. Private institutions are not allowed
to set up college savings accounts.
Student loan interest deduction. Interest on certain student
loans can be deducted whether
or not you itemize your deductions. The maximum deduction
is $2,500 per year over the loan
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When you start examining
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Registration Still Open for Spring
Travel Soccer through S.C. Norfolk
5th
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Jazz Sunday Brunch in
Downtown Wrentham
Registration is still open for SC Norfolk uniform.
start of the season. The games are
Spring Travel Soccer through
played on Saturdays and there will
If you volunteer to be a head
The Terrace Café Expands Offerings
S.C. Norfolk, although $30 late
be 2 weekly practices. The season
coach and you have an ‘F’ coachThe Terrace Café is pleased to announce the addition of a Jazz
fees (after Jan. 16) are now being
runs from April 6, 2013 through
ing license, your child's program
Sunday Brunch to its current fare and live music offerings in the
applied. Eligibility is open to all
June 22, 2013.
fee will be refunded at the end of
New Year. The brunch takes place Sundays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
children living in Norfolk (or with
the season.
New this season, SC Norfolk will
and includes a buffet-style menu of breakfast entrées and meats,
a parent living in Norfolk) in
be offering team jackets, shirts and
fresh pastry, lunch entrées, gluten-free choices, and a range of bevRegistrations completed after
grades three through sixth. Regissweatshirts, which may be purerages from cappuccino to mimosas.
ter online at http://www.norfolk- the deadline will be placed on a
chased through the registration
soccer.com/"www.norfolksoccer. wait list. Registrations will only be
Local saxophonist and vocalist,
Gianlorenzo, provides
website. Pictures and pricing for
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Uniforms are required at a cost of
proximately 2 weeks prior to the
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January 25 - 27
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April 20
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February 9
Comedy Night with Don Gavin,
April 27
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Don’t Miss the Norfolk
Lions Chili Fest
What better way to beat the winter
doldrums and warm the spirits than
with a little chili? The Norfolk
Lions 6th annual Chili Fest will be
held on Saturday, February 16, 2013
at 6 p.m. at St. Jude Church hall, 86
Main Street, Norfolk.
This year, we have 6 great area
restaurants competing for bragging
rights to Best Chili of 2013: Eagle
Brook Saloon, Horse N’ Carriage,
Mr. Dooley’s Olde Irish Country
Pub, James’ Roadside Café, Budabings 50s Café and new this year
Bourque’s Restaurant. You get to
sample each chili and then vote for
your favorite. The winner will be
announced at the end of the
evening.
In addition to the chili, you will
also be served mac & cheese, salad,
cornbread, beverages and dessert.
It’s a great meal and lots of fun for
the whole family!
For the first time this year, you will
be entertained with live music by the
Mike Tarara Band!
Tickets are $15 for anyone over 10
years old and $5.00 for all others.
Seating is limited, so advanced tickets are recommended. Tickets can be
purchased by calling (508) 5079801 or emailing [email protected].
All proceeds from this event will
benefit the Norfolk Food Pantry. So
come on out to Chili Fest and feel
the heat!
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February 1, 2013
PAWS OF PLAINVILLE
Gain a Pet in Plainville!
Since last issue, two of the cats
at Paws Of Plainville have been
adopted, but the shelter still has a
number of homeless kitties under
its wing. Come and meet the following cats:
The Kardashians
We ’ ve
b e e n
bustling at
the shelter
keeping up
with
the
Kardashians!! Kris is
here and so
were two of
her daughters, Khloe and Kourtney. These debutantes are as busy
as they are beautiful, so busy in
fact that Khloe and Kourtney didn’t stay with us too long… Kris is
still here with us though and she
is a black & white double pawed
beauty. This socialite is in great
demand so let us now quickly
when you would to make this
Kardashian the newest member of
your kin!! Kris is estimated to be
between 1 and 2 years old, is
spayed, combo tested negative
and up to date on her regular
shots.
Channing
D e a r
John Q.
Public;
We have
a dilemma
here, we
are trying
to work some of our adoption
magic and find a new family to
step up and adopt this gorgeous
guy. Meet Channing, he is not
your average Joe. In fact, our
tuxedoed heartthrob in residence
has been voted Paws of
Plainville’s sweetest kitty alive!!!
He’s the man that you definitely
want to bring home but please, no
fighting ladies, it is first come,
first served when it comes to
making Channing the newest
member of your family… Channing is 10 months old, has combo
tested negative, and is up to date
with his regular shots
Ted
“ H e
d o n ’ t
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c a u s e
tigers play
too rough,
and
he
don’t want to be a lion, cause
lions ain’t the kind you love
enough”… Ted really is like a big,
cuddly teddy bear. He is the perfect potato to snuggle up next to
you on the couch and he won’t
even hog the remote... So take
some advice from the King and
let this guy be your loving teddy
bear!! Ted has been neutered, and
is up to date with his regular shots.
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would make a purrfectly priceless
addition to any home… Make
Sterling’s dream of being your
number one come true and you
will treasure him forever… Sterling has been neutered, combo
tested negative, and is up to date
with his regular shots.
Volunteers
Needed!
Winter is a busy time here at the
Paws of Plainville, Inc. shelter.
We try to take in as many cats as
J
we can during the inclement
weather and extra volunteers are
always needed to help care for our
feline guests. Spring can be even
busier because it is kitten season
and foster families are needed to
care for pregnant and nursing
mothers as well as abandoned kittens. Please contact us if you
would like to help out by volunteering or fostering. It is very rewarding knowing that you made
a difference in the lives of these
homeless kitties!
If you are interested in meeting
these or any other cats/kittens in
our care waiting for a home, or in
volunteering, please call (508)
695-4707 (leave a message if
need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc.
is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are
an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O.
Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762.
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February 1, 2013
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Sweetness is what this young
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everyone but no one took responsibility for her. The shelter
received a call from someone in
the neighborhood saying that
the cat was pregnant and needed
to be properly taken care of.
PCS took her in and she delivered her kittens in one of our
foster homes and happily they
have all been adopted. Now
Honey is looking for her forever
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and kept safe and warm. She's a
gentle, friendly cat that loves to
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FPAC to Present
Winter Family
Concert Series
The Franklin Performing Arts Company
(FPAC) is pleased to present the second of
this season’s winter Family Concert Series.
On February 3rd, Jamie Barrett Presents
Family Favorites. This will be followed by
Little Red Riding Hood – An Opera for
Children, on March 17. The interactive performances introduce audiences of all ages to
music of many genres – classical, jazz, folk,
blues, pop and rock – and feature talented
musicians in an engaging, entertaining and educational format.
All Winter Concerts will take
place at 1 p.m. at 38 Main St.,
Franklin.
For more information, visit
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February 1, 2013
FPAC Presents The Sound ofM usic
The hallways of the Franklin
School for the Performing Arts
(FSPA) were buzzing with excitement on Saturday, January 12 as
some 150 area children, ages 7 and
older, arrived with music in tow to
audition for the roles of the seven
von Trapp children in Franklin
Performing Arts Company’s upcoming production of The Sound
of Music. The open auditions also
cast a large number of ensemble
roles. FPAC will present the
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical theater classic, with professional orchestra, on Saturday,
March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at
Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium.
Delighting audiences for generations, The Sound of Music is
based on the true-life story of the
Austrian von Trapp family. Captain von Trapp’s mischievous children are at the heart of this beloved
musical. Singing the timeless classics “Do-Re-Mi,” “So Long,
Farewell” and “Edelweiss,” the
young performers enchant audi-
ences just as the Governess
Maria’s love of music and song
wins the hearts of the children and
their father. In casting the seven
roles, height was considered along
with acting and singing ability.
From 5-year old Gretl to 16-year
old Liesl, the children must form
an iconic ascending line.
“The extraordinary turnout for
The Sound of Music auditions is a
testament to the popularity of this
musical theater classic,” said Raye
Lynn Mercer, FPAC Executive Director. “Our creative team and
large cast of students and adults
are excited to begin the rehearsal
process as we prepare to stage this
Rodgers and Hammerstein favorite with professional orchestra.”
The talented cast of 111 performers comes from 21 area towns.
Franklin’s Erica Glenn and Bob
Matson of Millis will perform the
lead roles of Maria and Captain
von Trapp. The von Trapp children
will be portrayed by Sam Evans
(Kurt) of Medfield, Michael Fajardo (Friedrich) of Hopkinton, Ali
Funkhouser (Liesl) of Franklin,
Teagan McStay (Louisa) of
Franklin, Mairead Nee (Brigitta)
of Walpole, Catherine Oliviere
(Marta) of North Easton and Grace
Pictured, in rehearsal, are the seven young performers cast as the von Trapp children in Franklin Performing Arts
Tucceri
(Gretl) of Franklin. Actors
Company's production of The Sound ofM usic. From left to right are Ali Funkhouser (Liesl) of Franklin, Grace Tucceri
cast
in
featured
roles include Gra(Gretl) of Franklin, Sam Evans (Kurt) of Medfield, Mairead Nee (Brigitta) of Walpole, Teagan McStay (Louisa) of
Franklin, Catherine Oliviere (Marta) of North Easton and Michael Fajardo (Friedrich) of Hopkinton.
ham Hancock (Rolf Gruber) of
Franklin, Amanda Flynn (Governess Elsa Schrader) of Plainville,
Nick Paone (Max Detweiler) of
Franklin, Shauna Martin (Mother
Abbess) of Franklin, Giovanna
Ferri (Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper) of Franklin, Chuck Peters
(Franz, the butler) of Franklin,
Melissa Mandia (Sister Sophia) of
Franklin, Alicia Rivera (Sister
Margaretta) of Franklin, Kelly
Sabini (Sister Berthe) of Franklin,
Wendy Jones (Baroness Elberfeld)
of Franklin and Ed Jones (Baron
Elberfeld) of Franklin.
Raye Lynn Mercer and Nick
Paone co-direct the production,
with musical direction by Hallie
Wetzell, choreography by Mercer
and Kellie Stamp, and costuming
and production coordination by
Tracy Lane.
A distinctive suburban non-profit
arts organization founded in 1991,
FPAC presents quality performances while offering opportunities
for professional artists, community
performers, families and students
of the arts to work together in a
collaborative and creative environment. Tickets for The Sound of
Music cost $30, $28 and $26. To
purchase tickets, call (508) 5288668, visit the box office at The
Spotlight Shop (34 Main Street,
Franklin) or order online at
www.FPAConline.com.
Electric Youth in Concert at Showcase Live
Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented
singer-dancers trained at the
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will take the
stage at Showcase Live at Patriot
Place in Foxboro on Sunday, February 10 at 6 p.m.
Fresh off of a 2012 European
concert tour of Italy and Austria,
Electric Youth will embark on a
three-week Asia Tour in August
2013, with performances in Hong
Kong. The Showcase Live concert
will debut two full sets of high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock, country and
Broadway hits. Backed by an
eight-piece band of professional
musicians, EY’s Showcase Live
performance will feature fullychoreographed performances of
Queen, The Beatles, Aretha
Franklin, Duffy, One Direction,
Green Day and more, as well as
Broadway production numbers
from musicals including Movin’
Out, Footloose and Tommy.
Electric Youth 2013 includes
Madison Asgeirsson, 14, Kendra
Dombroski, 14, Ali Funkhouser,
16, Graham Hancock, 16, Jocelyn
Jones, 14, and Shaina McGillis,
14, from Franklin; Michael Fajardo, 14, from Hopkinton; Maddy
Williams, 14, from Medway and
Jenna McDermott, 14, from
Wrentham.
Tickets prices are $18 - $37.50.
To purchase tickets, call FSPA at
(508) 528-8668 or visit the Showcase Live Box Office at
www.showcaselive.com. For premium seating and reservations for
large parties of 8, 12 and 20, contact FSPA. Doors open at 4:30
p.m. for dinner and best seat selection. For more information, visit
www.electricyouth.com.
The nine members of Electric Youth 2013 will appear in concert at Showcase Live on February 10. Backed by an
eight-piece band of Boston musicians, the ensemble is preparing for its first Asia Tour this summer.
February 1, 2013
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Culinary Cabaret Food & Wine Event
Showcases Culinary & Performing Arts
Milford, MA – The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC)
presents Culinary Cabaret on Friday, March 8, from 7-10 p.m. at
Clarke, The Ultimate Kitchen Resource and Culinary Center, 393
Fortune Boulevard in Milford. The
evening features inspired cuisine
and creative cooking demonstrations by area culinarians, wine tastings, and entertainment by Electric
Youth and FPAC guest artists.
Culinary Cabaret supports Electric
Youth, an elite ensemble of talented singer-dancers, and their
2013 Asia Tour.
VH1 and The Food Network. Chef
Nirschel competed on Season 7 of
Food Network Star and has been
featured in Food and Entertainment spotlights on “Dr. Oz” and
Martha Stewart Radio, among others. His Culinary Bad Boy Productions offers catering services,
cooking courses and demonstrations. Chef Nirschel has worked
with acclaimed chefs Bobby Flay,
Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine and
Paula Dean. He has served as personal chef for Mr. Sean “Puffy”
Combs.
Culinary Cabaret 2013 marks the
return of this signature event following a successful debut last year
at Clarke. This year, FPAC is
pleased to shine a light on the
Franklin Food Pantry (FFP) at the
Culinary Cabaret event and help
launch the new Sponsor-a-Shelf
program. The initiative promotes
community involvement in meeting the needs of Pantry clients by
enlisting the commitment of business and civic organizations to
sponsor a shelf at the pantry and
help stock particular items for a
designated period of time.
Culinary Cabaret event partners
include Artistry Boston Catering
and Events, The Cake Bar, Davio’s
Northern Italian Steakhouse, Panzano Provviste e Vino, Sabine’s
Cuisine Personalized Chef Services, Tavolino, 3 Restaurant and
Whole Foods Market. Clarke’s
award-winning venue features a
kitchen-theater classroom and
gallery of designer kitchens, providing an inventive setting to eat,
drink, learn, and celebrate.
This year’s food and wine event
will also showcase Celebrity Chef
Christopher Nirschel, featured nationally on CNN, NBC, FOX,
Chef David LoMonaco of Whole Foods Market and actor Nick Paone are pictured in an interactive and entertaining cooking demonstration presented at last year's Culinary Cabaret event.
The ticket price of $75 per person
includes delicious food, fine
wines, distinctive craft beer,
mouthwatering desserts, and exciting entertainment. To purchase
tickets, call (508) 528-8668 or visit
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Living Healthy
Correcting Astigmatism
During Cataract Surgery
BY ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D.
MILFORD FRANKLIN EYE CENTER
Many of us may one day need
cataract surgery. A cataract happens when the clear lens inside our
eyes becomes cloudy, causing
problems with reading and seeing
well in the dark, in particular when
driving. Modern cataract surgery is
now more than replacing the
cloudy lens with a clear lens implant. While achieving this goal,
we can also correct vision problems, including the need to wear
glasses for reading and astigmatism.
Astigmatism describes visual
blur caused by a cornea that is ob-
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long instead of spherical. The
cornea is the clear structure in front
of our eyes, and is the window
through which light goes inside the
eye. When there is astigmatism, the
cornea is football shaped (different
lines of curvature) instead of basketball shaped (same lines of curvature no matter how you look at
the basketball). Astigmatism is
present in many people as a natural
part of their eyeglass prescription.
Patients that are nearsighted and
farsighted can also have astigmatism. Astigmatism causes blurred
vision at near and far, but is easily
corrected by glasses or contact
lenses. When a patient without
astigmatism has cataract surgery,
the standard implant lenses result
in excellent distance vision. Patients with astigmatism will still
need glasses for far and near after
cataract surgery if a standard lens
is used because standard lenses do
not correct astigmatism.
There are currently three good
choices to reduce or eliminate
astigmatism in cataract surgery,
leaving a patient with clearer vision
without glasses or contact lenses.
When we correct astigmatism in
the setting of cataract surgery, patients are generally very happy and
they need their glasses less often
than before…and in many cases
they don’t need the glasses at all.
Here are the 3 ways we can correct
the cataract and astigmatism:
Limbal Relaxing Incisions
At the time of cataract surgery,
we can perform limbal relaxing incisions on the cornea to correct a
moderate amount of astigmatism.
We use computer programs to attempt precision corrections of
smaller amounts of astigmatism.
At the time of surgery, we will simply make small relaxing incisions
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using a state-of-the art femtosecond laser available in few and select centers only. We are glad to
have access to this laser and offer
this procedure to our patients. Not
only do we use the laser to correct
astigmatism, but the same laser can
perform a blade-free procedure, in
essence performing the entire procedure without the need for manual
blades, and relying on the accuracy
and precision of the femtosecond
laser to perform many steps of the
surgery. Limbal relaxing incisions
work well, but if patients have
larger degrees of astigmatism, limbal relaxing incisions are not powerful enough.
Toric Intraocular Implants
For patients with higher amounts
of astigmatism, a Toric Intraocular
Lens implant can reduce astigmatism. A Toric implant is a high
tech implant that corrects astigmatism. Instead of correcting astigmatism in the cornea like limbal
relaxing incisions, these specialty
lens implants correct astigmatism
at the lens plane. After removing
the cloudy lens, we replace this
lens with this special Toric implant
so as to correct both the cataract
and the astigmatism in one single
procedure.
Laser Vision Correction
We can perform Laser Vision
Correction to reduce or eliminate
astigmatism. In this case, we give
a chance to the eye to heal and then
correct the astigmatism with laser
vision correction. At times, a limbal relaxing incision or a Toric implant can leave a small amount of
residual astigmatism. We can
eliminate this residual astigmatism
with laser vision correction. Patients feel comfortable that if they
are left with a small amount of
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Living Healthy
Starving Yourself is No
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By MiChaeL WOOD, CSCS,
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It’s estimated that more than 40
million Americans go on some
kind of diet each year. Most give
up within a few weeks. And many
try again next year, ever hopeful
that “this time” it will be different.
The fact is, crash dieting and yoyo dieting as it’s called is not only
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It’s true. The reason diets seem to
get harder or less effective the
older we get and the more we do
them is because the thing we lose
most on a diet too often is muscle.
Less muscle means your metabolism slows. So when you go off
your diet, and go back to eating
“normally,” there’s now an even
wider gap between how much you
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That’s why 95% of all dieters gain
all the weight they lose on a diet
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In my many years working with
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Any successful weight management program needs to start on the
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STEP 2: INCREASE THE BURN
While strength training is the first
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Once you have the “burn” part of
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Simple changes like cutting
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February 1, 2013
Great Winter Excursions
By reBeCCa KenSiL
Are you looking for something
active to do this winter? There are
many fun activities to do in the
colder months, such as hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Luckily,
there is no need to drive out to
western Massachusetts to go on an
outdoor adventure in the snow.
Here are three great local places in
southeastern Massachusetts to
visit.
noon Hill is a 204-acre open
space preserve located in Medfield
and managed by non-profit organization, The Trustees of Reservations. The preserve is defined by
wetlands, pools, boulders, Oakhickory forest, rocky ledges, and
steep ravines, so it can be a tougher
trek for adventurers. It has 4.5
miles of trails available for hiking,
snowshoeing, and skiing. Another
highlight is that Noon Hill connects to the 200-mile Bay Circuit
Trail, which passes through
Boston suburbs all the way from
Plum Island on the North Shore to
Duxbury on the South Shore. The
Bay Circuit Trail also passes over
the summit of 370-foot Noon Hill.
Here, open ledges offer views of
Winter Brings Additional Hazards
By reBeCCa KenSiL
Frostbite
Winter in New England is a time when people can
enjoy skating, skiing, sledding, and hiking. The
snow and ice provide many opportunities for adventures, but these trips also have hazards, as two
local hikers recently learned.
The signs Another danger is frostbite. Frostbitten
tissue may be white, numb, and soft in mild cases,
and can be warmed by direct contact with another’s
skin. Severe frostbite is hard, and professional medical attention is needed.
At the beginning of January, two hikers, Seamus
Cuddy, 18, and Michael Agnello, 17, were stuck
30 feet above the ground on Joe’s Rock in Wrentham. One hiker grasped a branch with two hands
and had two feet on the cliff. The other hiker sat in
a small crevice. Joe’s Rock is a notable hiking spot
in Wrentham. It has a 220-degree view of Boston
and Rhode Island, and the rock’s 490-foot elevation is the highest in Wrentham. Despite being an
attractive hiking spot, it is dangerous. Fortunately,
they were able to dial 911 and receive help. The
duo had climbed the rock before, but never in winter. In addition to being trapped in a difficult spot,
they were at risk of hypothermia, which is just one
danger of winter activities.
How to help Be sure to insulate the tissue to avoid
further damage. The area may also be put in a 105
degree hot bath, but only if there is no chance of refreezing, which would cause more damage.
Below are some precautionary tips from
Appalachian Mountain Club’s Guide to Winter
Hiking & Camping, so local adventurers can be
prepared when bracing the winter elements.
Hypothermia
The signs A scare during winter activities is hypothermia, which can turn fatal when the body
temperature continually drops. First tell-tale symptoms are loss of motor skills and shivering. Often,
those with hypothermia will want to lie down.
Next, one may mumble/grumble about their discomfort. If the condition becomes severe, he or she
will shiver vigorously, and then suddenly stop
trembling. The skin will become bluish-colored
and the pulse weak.
How to help To help someone with a mild case,
bring the person to a warm and dry environment
(ex. tent and sleeping bag). Give him or her dry
clothes. Body heat helps, so stay close. Warm water
bottles can be placed in armpits and at feet. Also,
give him/her bits of food and sips of warm drink.
Able victims can do some sit-ups to generate body
heat.
Severe cases For severe cases, make sure they receive professional emergency help immediately.
Treat the person carefully. Do not make him/her
exercise or eat. Focus on insulating the person with
sleeping bags, blankets, hats, and fleece jackets.
Wrap a tarp, tent, or reflective blanket around the
victim so only the face is exposed. Then, figure out
an evacuation plan.
How to prevent To avoid frostbite, cover skin
when it is cold and windy. Frostbite often occurs in
parts like the ears, nose, toes, and fingers, so wear
gloves/mittens, a face mask, and goggles. If the temperature is below zero, avoid contact with liquid. Especially avoid fuel or metal fuel canisters, which can
cause frostbite instantly.
There are also many snow and ice hazards in the
winter. Try to avoid these winter traps:
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Norfolk, Walpole, and Great Blue
Hill. Be sure to check out Holt
Pond, a constructed mill pond that
was built in 1764 to service colonial-era mills, or the waters-edge
views of Charles River for a splash
of fun. Open sunrise to sunset.
Noon Hill Ave., Norfolk, MA,
(508) 785-0339, thetrustees.org.
F. gilbert Hills State Forest.
Characterized by oak and pine, this
forest has 1,027 acres in Foxboro
and Wrentham. This area is a
good location for long-distance
hiking, as it provides 23 miles of
trails. The Warner Trail, for example, leads from Norfolk County
through Rhode Island. Additionally, this forest connects to
Franklin and Wrentham State
Forests. These are minimally developed properties and are great
for more hiking, skiing, snowshoeing. Open 8 – 5 p.m. 45 Mill St.
Foxboro,
mass.gov.
(508)
543-5850,
The Blue Hills Reservation
Located only minutes from busy
downtown Boston, this reservation
is expansive. The location has
more than 7,000 acres and covers
areas of Milton, Randolph,
Quincy, and Dedham. In addition,
the area has 125 miles of trails.
This reservation also has many
scenic views. The Great Blue Hill,
for instance, is 635 feet tall, and
visitors can see over the entire city
area. Plus, there are 22 smaller
Blue Hills to explore. This reservation provides many outdoor activities, such as ice skating, skiing,
snowshoeing, and hiking. For a
break from the outdoor activities,
check out the science center and
museum at Blue Hill. Open dawn
until dusk. 695 Hillside St.,
Milton, (617) 698-1802, mass.gov.
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Falling ice Be aware when traveling below cliffs
and trees, where ice might fall down, and do not
linger. This is especially true after an ice storm or
when the sun is shining on the ice overhead. Wear a
helmet if you have to cross through these dangerous
areas.
Undercut Snow Sometimes snow seems to cover
the ground, but the layer is actually thin because
snow below melts quicker than the top layer. Streams
may undercut the snow, which could mean an icy
plunge into water. Avoid the lowest valleys. Probe
the snow with a pole or ski to check what is ahead.
Winter Storms One should seek shelter from the
wind if trapped in a winter storm. Find shelter beside
large rocks or in the middle of mature trees. However,
make sure to check that trees are not dead and likely
to fall. If possible, set up a tent or snow trench and
stay dry and hydrated.
Whiteouts When wind whips snow around so that
everything is white, this can ruin one’s sense of direction. Figure out where the landmarks are before
the wind picks up, and use your compass for navigation.
avalanches Avalanches are large amounts of snow
sliding down a slope. Most slopes that avalanche are
between 30-45 degrees and are treeless. Avoid avalanche-prone areas a full-day after high winds with
rain, heavy snowfall, or quick thaws. The best way
to learn about avalanches is to take a seminar.
These are just a few tips to keep in mind when hiking in the winter. There are many potential problems,
so take every precaution. Courses and certifications
in hiking and first-aid are recommended for hikers.
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Join this invigorating winter 6 week class for the physically fit hiker! Embrace this part of the yearHiking trails are serene during the winter months. Every week, we will meet at a new location (a list
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Thursdays: Feb 28, March 7, 14, 21, 29, April 4
Saturdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6
To register please go to www.virtualnorfolk.org/rec or call (508) 520-1315 for more information.
Motorcycle Helmet Recall
Vega Helmet Corp recalling XTS
Motorcycle Helmets Later this Month
The Massachusetts Motorcycle
Association (MMA) would like all
riders to be aware that Vega Helmet Corp. has announced that it is
recalling more than 30,000 model
XTS Helmets after testing found
that some did not meet crash protection safety standards. Vega
specifically identified XTS halfhelmets in sizes Large, Extra
Large, and XX Large produced
between May 2011 and October
2012.
Safety Testing by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration performed earlier this year
identified that four (4) Extra Large
Helmets failed to pass. According
to reports by the Associated Press,
there’s no evidence that anyone
has been injured because of the
defective helmets.
The MMA suggests that all riders who wear Vega XTS Half-Helmets in sizes L, XL, and XXL
check the manufacturer date on
the labeling inside the helmet.
Further information should be
available from Vega Helmet Corp.
when the recall begins in Late January.
For More Information, see
http://www.MassMotorcycle.org
or contact [email protected].
Special Lunch, Show at Norfolk
Senior Center
A pre-Valentine’s Day celebration has been scheduled for
Wednesday, February 13th at the
Norfolk Senior Center beginning
at 12 Noon. There will be a delightful Veggie Lasagna luncheon
(including salad, dessert, coffee or
tea) to be followed at l p. m. by a
lively and humorous presentation
by professional comedian, actor,
and entertainer Steve Henderson
(aka “Jerry Atric”). This highly
acclaimed performance features
comical and touching stories
about the experiences of an elderly man confronting healthcare,
ice cream, and even romance.
A unique and truly uplifting program, supported in part by the
Norfolk Cultural Council, a local
agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, not
only communicates a very positive message about the challenges
and realities of aging, it does so
with generous doses of healthy
humor.
To reserve your place sign-up at
the Senior Center front desk or
call (508) 528-4430. If you have
a friend, neighbor, or relative residing in Norfolk, but has yet to
visit the Senior Center, this enter-
taining event could provide an
ideal introduction to the Center,
its staff, its volunteers, and its
many services and resources.
And, remember, Norfolk’s Senior Center is open to all Norfolk
residents, not just its seniors.
To receive a full schedule of
Senior Center activities, call
(508) 528-4430 or visit the
Council on Aging site at
http://bit.ly/XR2e2c The Center is located at 28 Medway
Branch Rd. and is open Mon. Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trustees of Reservations Site on Forest Road to Host
Sledding Event
Celebrate mid-winter with a day of sledding at Cedariver. The
Cedariver Sledding Event, hosted by the Trustees of
Reservations, will take place at the Cedariver Reservation, 161
Forest Road, Millis, on Saturday, February 9th, from 9 a.m.
until 2 p.m. Bring a toboggan or tube and head for the hill
overlooking the Charles River. Enjoy hot cocoa, s’mores, or a
cup of hot oatmeal by the campfire. Cedariver is also a
wonderful place to enjoy with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Free event (donations welcome) depends on snow cover; call
(508) 785-0339 to confirm or to receive phone call in event of
reschedule.
Parkinson’s
Support Group to
Meet Feb. 13
On February 13th, the Parkinson’s disease Support Group will
meet from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Held on the second Wednesday of
each month, the group is designed for caregivers and their loved
ones. Meetings include speakers, refreshments, conversation and
support. The group is free and open to the public. Community
VNA at 10 Emory St. Attleboro MA hosts the meetings. To learn
more, please call 800-220-0110 or visit www.communityvna.com
and click on the Calendar.
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Silver Set Gazette TV Program
Celebrates 10 Years
The Norfolk Council on Aging
is pleased to announce the 10th
anniversary of its Silver Set
Gazette television program
brought to you by Norfolk Community Television (NCTV). Established 10 years ago, with the
cooperation and assistance of
Paul Guertin, NCTV manager
(now retired), hosts Norma
Shruhan, the Director of the
Norfolk Senior Center, and
Richard Connors, a Council on
Aging Board Member, have
made the program a great source
for Senior Center news and updates.
Wrentham Seeks to
Form Elderly and
Disabled Taxation
Fund Committee
The town of Wrentham is looking for three (3) Town residents
to be members of the Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund
Committee (MGL Chapter 60, Section 3D). Taxpayers may
donate to the Taxation Fund, and this Committee would be
charged to carry out the provisions of this Chapter and identify
the recipients of such aid. If you are interested, visit the Events
page at the Wrentham town website (http://wrentham.ma.us) and
click the link provided for an Application Form. Submit the
completed form to the Board of Selectmen's Office.
The popular cable broadcast is
both informative and lighthearted (and serious when appropriate)
with
lots
of
conversational humor for an audience of seniors and non-seniors alike interested in Senior
Center programs and activities.
The show also showcases
guests, including Jason Talerman, the Chairman of the Coun-
cil on Aging Board, and Bill
Crane, the President of the
Friends of the Council on
Aging. In addition, guest-participants are often interviewed to
introduce and describe new or
ongoing activities for both seniors and non-seniors at the Center.
On this anniversary the Norfolk Council on Aging would
also like to salute and thank
Katie Woodhams (our photo
guru) and the folks at NCTV for
their support and assistance over
the years.
For those interested, the dates
and broadcast times of the Silver
Set Gazette Program can be
found by going to the NCTV
site at
http://bit.ly/Y9kSGB
Or an online copy of the current
Silver Set Gazette is available
by going to http://bit.ly/Vl0O0e
A print copy is available by
calling the Senior Center at
(508) 528-4403. The Norfolk
Senior Center is located at 28
Medway Branch Road and is
open Monday thru Friday from
9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
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February 1, 2013
Stony Brook Announces Its February Programming
Turtle Trekkers: Saturdays,
February 2nd and 16th, from
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Start your
weekend off right with a fun and
knowledgeable Stony Brook
teacher on the trails. Each day will
have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural
world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. This
month’s themes: Exploring Shadows/Let It Snow. Ages 2.9 to 6
with a parent. Fee: $8m/$10nm
per adult/child pair
Home Tweet Home: Saturday,
February 2nd, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Time to do something sweet for
the tweets! February is a perfect
time to help our local birds by
building a place to live. We will
talk about what birds are looking
for in a home and then assemble a
bird house. After you build your
birdhouse, you can
take it home and
paint it. Minimum
age 6. Fee includes
materials to build one
birdhouse.
Fee:
$25m/$29nm per
adult/child
Sweets for the
Tweets: Saturday,
February 9th, from
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
And now some
tweets (I mean treats)
for the tweets! We
will make a variety
of edibles for birds
with seeds, dried
fruits, popcorn and
other items. You can
either bring your
treat home or hang it
at Stony Brook. We will end with
a short walk to look for birds.
Minimum age 6. Parents free. Fee:
$6m/$8nm per child.
Tales and Trails: Tuesday,
February 12th, from 1:30 – 2:30
p.m. Each day we will explore a
different nature theme through
stories, activities, and an investigation of Stony Brook trails. This
program will encourage curiosity
about the natural world and will
introduce the observation skills
that can turn every walk into a fulfilling and educational experience.
Please make sure to bring appropriate clothing for the winter’s
walk. Drop-off program, but parents welcome. Ages 4-6. Fee:
$7m/$9nm
Holiday Hikes: monday, February 18th, from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Start your day with an exhilarating
walk along Stony Brook’s trails.
We will explore the forest and
fields in search of wildlife and
their signs. After our walk, we’ll
head into the Nature Center to
warm up with a cup of coffee, tea
or hot chocolate. All ages welcome. 5 and under free. Fee:
$3m/$5nm.
Presidents’ Day Birding in
northern Ri: monday, February 18th, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Rhode Island is home to a wonderful system of parks and
refuges, and we will explore two
of these during this short ramble
south and west of Stony Brook.
We will start out in RI at the
George Washington Memorial
State Forest before heading to
Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln RI. This area has reliably produced both Red-tailed and
Red-shouldered Hawks in past
years. After birding Lincoln
Woods, we will head out to
Adams Farm for one more
search for winter finches before
heading back to Stony Brook.
Fee: $38m/$48nm per person
February Vacation Week:
Tuesday, February 19th – Friday, February 22nd, from 9
a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Your children
don’t have to go far away to experience a new world or discover
something new about themselves.
Have them come to Stony Brook
during the vacation weeks. We
know how to make learning fun!
Themes: Tuesday – The Arctic;
Wednesday – Japan; Thursday-
Frozen Desert; Friday-Aloha
Ring of Fire. Fee: $40m/$47nm
per child
Brunch with the Eagles: Sunday, February 24th, from 8
a.m. – 4 p.m. Bald Eagles can
be found flying over open water
in search of food during the wintertime. One of the best places to
find them is along the Connecticut River. See spectacular views
of eagles as they perch on trees at
such locations as Gillette Castle
State Park and near the Goodspeed Opera House. Then relax
and warm up as we enjoy brunch
at the famous Griswold Inn in
Essex, CT. Bring binoculars and
a spotting scope if you have one.
Price includes brunch. Fee:
$79m/$90nm per person
Pre-registration is required for
all programs (except as noted).
For more details, visit the Mass
Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at
(508) 528-3140. Register by
phone, email ([email protected]), fax (508-5533864) or in person. Stony Brook
is located at 108 North Street in
Norfolk.
Local Rotary Seeks Citizen, Employee Nominations
For the 28th consecutive year,
local citizens and employees will
be publicly recognized for their
contributions to the community by
the North Attleboro and Plainville
Rotary Club.
The honorees will be recognized
during the Rotary Club’s 2013
Distinguished Service Awards
Banquet, which will take place on
Monday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at
Highland Country Club in Attleboro.
In keeping with its club motto,
“Service Above Self,” the Rotary
Club seeks five worthy individuals
each year by asking members of
the community to nominate citizens for recognition.
Individuals are nominated for
having demonstrated the “Service
Above Self” ideal through service
to the community. The nomination
categories for each individual are
as follows:
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN
This person must have served the
community in a manner above and
beyond that expected of all citizens. The individual does not have
to reside in North Attleboro or
Plainville.
OUTSTANDING YOUTH
This individual must be under 21
years of age and live in North Attleboro or Plainville.
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE
The recipient of this award must
currently serve North Attleboro or
Plainville as a paid employee but
does not have to reside in either
town.
OUTSTANDING
EDUCATOR
This person must be a current
professional educator in the North
Attleboro or Plainville school systems. He or she does not have to
live in either town.
OUTSTANDING SENIOR
CITIZEN
This individual must be 65 years
of age or older and reside in North
Attleboro or Plainville.
Nomination forms must be completed and returned by Feb. 15 to
the following address: Dr. John
Barone, 107 North Washington
St., North Attleboro, MA 02760,
Attn: DSA. Winners will be notified in advance of the awards banquet, which the general public is
invited to attend by reservation.
As part of this program, a booklet
is prepared for distribution at the
banquet. To help raise funds for
charities such as Lenore’s Pantry,
Christmas Is For Kids and the
Hockomock Area YMCA, as well
as sponsoring the North Attleboro
High School Football Banquet, the
Town Pool Swim Meet and the
Fishing Derby, advertising space is
sold in this booklet.
The ad choices are as follows:
The “exclusive” outside back
cover ($250), the inside front or
back cover ($150), full page
($100), half page ($50), quarter
page ($35) and a double line ($10).
Color ads are available for an additional $25 per ad. Cover ads are
sold on a first-come, first-served
basis.
If you would like to place your
ad in this year’s booklet, call Dr.
John Barone at (508) 699-2481,
email him at johnwbaronedmd@
verizon.net or fax your ad to (508)
699-0717. Ads must be received
by Feb. 15. Please make checks
payable to “North Attleboro/
Plainville Rotary Club” and submit them to the following address:
Dr. John Barone, 107 North Washington St., North Attleboro, MA
02760, Attention: DSA.
We publish the
1st of every month.
Advertisement and editorial
deadline is the
15th of each month.
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February 1, 2013
Norfolk DA Offers
Updated Posters
Online Option Offers Latest News
and Contact Info.
Norfolk DA Michael Morrissey’s Office has posted updated
regional domestic violence, sexual assault and substance
abuse hotline posters. Any business, school or organization
that wishes to post credible, up-to-date resources on those
topics, or the Prescription Drug Disposal Partnership between
DA Morrissey and local police departments can print copies
of these posters in the Media section of www.norfolkda.com.
Posters are updated semi-annually.
Wrentham Lions
Club Membership
Night in March
The Wrentham Lions Club will
hold a membership night on
Thursday, March 14th at 7 p.m. at
the American Legion Hall on
route 1A in Wrentham.
This informal gathering is for
service-minded men and women
who might be interested in joining or learning more about the
Lions Organization and how the
local Wrentham Lions Club supports the Wrentham community,
the state and international charities.
Lions Club International is the
world’s largest nonprofit service
organization in the world, with
1.3 million members and in over
200 countries. The Lions Foundation helps to eradicate preventable blindness, provide disaster
relief, support youth, and meet
humanitarian needs worldwide.
For more information, please
contact Pat Elliott, Membership
Chair at (508) 384-8760 or visit
our website at www.wrenthamlions.org .
Federated Church
Pancake Breakfast
February 2
The Federated Church of Norfolk will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 2 from
8 - 10 a.m. In addition to our famous homemade pancakes,
omelets or fresh eggs will be
cooked to order. Ham, sausage,
hash brown potatoes, homemade
biscuits with sausage gravy, and
cinnamon rolls complete the
menu. It’s all you can eat for $7,
with a Sr. citizen cost of $5.
Breakfast is free for children
under age 10. The Federated
Church is located at the corner of
Main Street and Route 115 across
from the Town Common. The
breakfast is served in the church
vestry, which is handicapped accessible. For more information,
contact the church office, (508)
528-0262.
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2013 Could Spell Disaster for Your
Estate Plan!
The Biggest Mistakes Seniors
and Boomers Make in Estate &
Asset Protection Planning...and
How to Avoid Them:
Part Two.
Last time, we covered some very
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Mistake No. 7 Not Planning
for Disability
If you become disabled, what will
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Mistake No. 12: Leaving
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Who will inherit your assets? Will
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February 1, 2013
Calendar of Events
February 1
Picnic Playgroup, 11:30 a.m. –
12:15 p.m., Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, storyhour/craft for children up to age
5 with caregiver, call Amy
Reimann at (508) 528-3380, x5
or email [email protected]
February 2
Pancake Breakfast, Federated
Church of Norfolk, corner of Main
St. and Route 115 across from
Town Common, All you can eat
for $7, seniors $5 or children
under ten free. Accessible to people with disabilities. For more information, call (508) 528-0262.
Lego Club, 2:30-3:45 p.m.,
SWEATT Meeting Room, Fiske
Public Library, 110 Randall Road,
Wrentham. The Lego Club has resumed on Saturdays.
February 3
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) winter Family Concert Series: Jamie Barrett Presents
Family Favorites, free interactive
performance offered to the community at 1 p.m., 38 Main St.,
Franklin
February 4
Kindergarten registration begins
for Norfolk Public Schools
February 5
Ed Morgan Sing-Along, 10:3011:30 a.m., Norfolk Public
Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk,
Join Ed for singing, dancing—
great for babies, toddlers and
preschoolers, contact Amy
Reimann at (508) 528-3380, x5 or
email
[email protected]
Building Blocks, 4:30-5 p.m.,
Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main
St., Norfolk, LEGO creation
group for kids in K-5, who must
be accompanied by an adult,
contact Amy Reimann at
(508) 528-3380, x5 or email
[email protected]
February 6
Multi-Age Storytime, 11:1511:45 a.m., Norfolk Public Li-
brary, 139 Main St., Norfolk, drop
in storytime with songs, games
and hands-on activity for kids 2+
with caregiver
Wrentham Public Schools Project Blossom Preschool program
parent informational night/Open
House, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the
Vogel Auditorium. Prospective
parents and guardians of children
entering preschool in September
2013 are invited to tour and
speaker with teachers and administration.
February 8 & 9
Neil Simon’s Laughter on the
23rd Floor, 8 p.m., Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Road, Walpole,
www.footlighters.com
February 9
Cedar River Sledding Event, 9
a.m. – 2 p.m., sponsored by the
Trustees of Reservations, Bring
your toboggan or tube (or snowshoes and cross-country skis) and
head to Cedariver Reservation,
161 Forest Road, Millis, overlooking the Charles River. Enjoy
hot cocoa, s’mores, or a cup of hot
oatmeal by the campfire. Event
depends on snow cover; call (508)
785-0339 to confirm or to receive
phone call for rescheduled event.
FREE (donations welcome)
Lego Club, 2:30-3:45 p.m.,
February 10
Sunday Spinners, Norfolk Public
Library Community Room,
139 Main St., Norfolk, 1-5
p.m., Contact Kris Bent at
[email protected]
Franklin School of the Performing Arts’ Electric Youth at Showcase Live!, Patriot Place, Foxboro,
6 p.m. Accompanied by an eightpiece band of world-class musicians, EY will deliver a fully
choreographed show with an extensive repertoire of classic rock,
contemporary pop, country and
Broadway hits. Tickets $18 $37.50. To purchase, tickets call
Mark’s Automotive
Mark Perry
Complete Car Care
Owner
www.marksautomotivefranklin.net
[email protected]
(508) 528-3701
505 East Central St
Franklin, MA 02038
box office at (508) 528-8668. Table
reservations are available for larger
parties of 8, 12, or 20. Doors open
at 4:30 p.m. for dinner and best seat
selection.
February 12
Toddler Play N Learn with Gina
McGarrigle, 10:30 a.m., Fiske
Public Library, 110 Randall Rd.,
Wrentham, for ages 12-30
months with caregiver, program
being offered by Self Help Inc.,
Coordinated Family and Community Engagement, free, but donations of canned goods
gratefully accepted for Wrentham
Food Pantry. Sign up at circulation desk.
February 13
Parkinson’s Disease Support
Group, Community VNA, 10
Emory St., Attleboro, for caregivers
and their loved ones, includes
speakers, refreshments, and support. Call (800) 220-0110 or visit
www.communityvna.com.
February 13-15
Casablanca, The Norwood Theatre, The Norwood Theatre, 109
Central St., Norwood, http://norwoodstage.com
February 15 &16
February 16
Lego Club, 2:30-3:45 p.m.,
Wrentham. The Lego Club has resumed on Saturdays. The sessions
are held in the Sweatt Meeting
Room.
Norfolk Lions Chili Fest, 6 p.m.,
St. Jude Church hall, 86 Main
Street, Norfolk. Six area restaurants competing for bragging
rights. Includes chili, mac &
cheese,
salad,
cornbread,
beverages and dessert. $15
for anyone over 10; $5 all
others. Seating is limited,
call (508) 507-9801 or email
[email protected] for advance tickets. Entertainment by the
Mike Tarara Band. All proceeds to
benefit Norfolk Food Pantry.
February 17
February 20
Massachusetts Divorce –
What to Know Before You Go,
free seminar 6:30 p.m. at Milford Town Library, 80 Spruce
St., Milford. Hosted by Divorce
Collaborative, LLC. Space limited. Register at [email protected], (877)
842-1199 or www.divorcecollaborative.com.
February 23
Lego Club, 2:30-3:45 p.m.,
Ivy Music Open House and
Concert, 6 p.m., 175 Main St.,
Norfolk. Visit www.iveymusicacademy.com
February 26
Fun with Folktales, 3:30 p.m.,
Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main
St., Norfolk, Classic American
Tall Tales with hands-on activities
and games, includes snack, for
children in grades K-2, registration required, contact Amy
Reimann at (508) 528-3380, x5
or email [email protected]
Building Blocks, 4:30-5 p.m.,
Norfolk Public Library, 139
Main St., Norfolk, LEGO creation group for kids in K-5, who
must be accompanied by an
adult, contact Amy Reimann at
(508) 528-3380, x5 or email
[email protected]
February 27
Foreign Film, 7 p.m., Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road,
Wrentham.
Romeo & Juliet, Dean College,
7:30 p.m., General admission pricing is $20.00, children 10 and
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or call (508) 541-1605. Or visit
www.dean.edu/performance.
Wrentham Public Schools
Kindergarten
“Alternatives”
Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the
Vogel auditorium, prospective parents and guardians of children entering kindergarten in September
2013 are invited for overview of
half-day, transition or full-day
kindergarten programs.
February 28
Evening Book Group, 6 p.m.,
Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall
Road, Wrentham.
Romeo & Juliet, 7:30 p.m.,
Dean College, General admission pricing is $20.00, children 10 and under, $5.00. For
ticket and information email
[email protected] or call
(508) 541-1605. Or visit
www.dean.edu/performance.
March 2
Norfolk Lions 2nd Annual
Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.
– 3 p.m., Freeman Kennedy
School, Boardman St., Norfolk,
will provide information on
healthy choices, stress relief, nutrition, skin care, screenings for
blood pressure, glaucoma and
hearing loss. This year will feature New England Organ Bank
and American Red Cross Bloodmobile, which will hold blood
drive, as well as the Avon Breast
Cancer Foundation. If you would
like to participate, please contact
Paul Terrio at 508-528-1922
or [email protected], or Al
Bozza at 774-571-5170 or
[email protected] for more
information.
FPAC’s The Sound of Music, 7:30
p.m., Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer
Auditorium, Tickets for The Sound
of Music cost $30, $28 and $26. To
www.FPAConline.com.
March 3
FPAC’s The Sound of Music, 2
p.m., Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer
Auditorium, Tickets for The Sound
of Music cost $30, $28 and $26. To
www.FPAConline.com
March 14
Save the Date for Wrentham
Lions Membership Night
February 1, 2013
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Sports
Layman Adjusting To Basketball Life At Maryland
By Ken haMWey
Jake Layman is acutely aware
that his transition from all-star basketball player in the Hockomock
League to Atlantic Coast Conference freshman would be a work in
progress.
The former King Philip Regional
center, who was ranked the third
best small forward in Massachusetts by ESPN last year, has started
two games and is averaging 15
minutes an outing for the University of Maryland. The 6-foot-8,
210-pound swingman is scoring
an average of 4.3 points a game
and grabbing 2.8 rebounds a contest.
His second start, however, was
dynamic. He scored 20 points
against Virginia Tech, 18 of them
coming in the first half.
lege. There’s more screening,
more cutting. It’s important to defend off the ball. Right now, my
total focus is on defense.’’
Layman, who had 10 full scholarship offers that included
Louisville, Florida and Syracuse,
isn’t worrying about statistics or
playing time. Where he’s focused,
however, is improving his defense
and ball-handling.
Layman, who averaged 25
points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks
as a senior at KP, is also adjusting
to a faster-paced game and working on his passing in the backcourt.
“At King Philip, I played against
centers and forward but at Maryland I’m defending against guards
who are quick,’’ Layman said after
a morning practice on campus at
College Park. “There’s more intensity on the defensive end in col-
“College basketball is so much
faster,’’ he said. “The game is uptempo all the time. Handing the
ball and distributing it are areas I
spend extra time on in practice. It’s
important to pass crisply. My first
game was against the University of
Kentucky (national champions),
and every player I faced was a
high-school all-star.’’
“Mark Turgeon is a fine head
coach,’’ Layman said. “He’s lowkey, knows how to fix problems
and is a good motivator. “He’s always been positive and extremely
encouraging.’’
Layman’s also spending lots of
time in the weight room.
“I’m lifting weights once a day,’’
Layman said. “I’ve gotten bigger,
gaining about 17 additional
pounds of muscle.’’
Turgeon likes Layman’s work
ethic and views him as one of the
building blocks for Maryland’s future.
“Jake is working hard in practice,’’ Turgeon said. “We’re excited for him and feel like he’s
going to be a big part of our success. He got an opportunity against
Virginia Tech, hit his first shot and
had a couple put-backs. More importantly, he’s gotten better defensively. That’s the key … he uses
his length and speed to be a good
defender and a better rebounder.
He’s gotten tougher.’’
The Terrapins know they’ve got
a gem in a player who can rebound, play defense and even
shoot threes.
When the Terrapins opened their
season against Kentucky, Layman
fared well in his debut, playing 11
minutes. He had 3 points, 2 rebounds and a block in the threepoint defeat.
Layman, whose first start came
against Maryland Eastern Shore,
provided a glimpse of just how important a role he may play in
Maryland’s future. Alternating between guard and forward, he
scored 10 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, had an assist and converted two of four three-point
shots in 22 minutes.
“That effort felt good but there’s
still room for improvement,’’ Layman said. “If I stay focused on
daily progress, everything else will
take care of itself.’’
And it did when Maryland
opened its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule against Virginia
Tech. Layman’s 20 points keyed
the Terrapins 94-71 victory.
“We all have to step up in conference play,’’ Layman said. “I felt
confident that I was ready. Virginia
Tech was a great game for us – a
good start.’’
Jake Layman, a star at King Philip and the state, has gone on to the University of Maryland, where every player he faces is an all-star.
Layman is enjoying his new
teammates, new coach and the atmosphere of big-time college basketball.
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February 1, 2013
Sports
Tom Hall, Tri-County's Unsung Hero
By ChriSTOPher TreMBLay
Franklin’s Tom Hall became interested in Football at the age of
eight when he began watching the
Patriots and soon after his father
suggested he try out for the Pop
Warner team. Now 10 years later,
he’s concluded his senior season
with Tri-County, which included
two trips to the Vocational Super
Bowl.
“I just fell in love with football,
mainly because I could hit people
and not get in trouble for it,” said
the Cougar tackle. “Playing the
(offensive) line you get to hit
someone on every play.”
Hitting people aside, Hall was a
three-year varsity starter for TriCounty who really impressed his
coach.
“If you had to draw a picture of a
student athlete – you’d get Tom,”
Tri-County Coach Tony Mazzola
said. “He’s a quiet kid with no rah,
rah, but he goes out and does his
job. As a lineman, if your name
isn’t called, then you know you’re
doing something right. You never
heard his name called.”
It wasn’t until his
sophomore year
until Hall made
the varsity squad,
and although his
first game wasn’t
one to write home
about, he did use it
as a stepping stone
to make a name
for himself over
the next three seasons.
they felt they were the better team.
“Last year, we thought that we
were the better team and we could
just walk over anyone in our way,”
Hall said. “It was a real wake-up
call for us after the first quarter.”
While Hall and Cougars teammates were on the losing end of
both Super Bowls, no one knew
what was in store for them this
year.
“Making the varsity team was a
different experience. I really
didn’t know any of
the players, but
they were nice and
taught me a lot
about the game,” Despite a tough year, Tom Hall held his own this year,
Hall said. “My moving from center to tackle to fill a need. The player
first start, we is considering putting his athletic prowess and team
played terrible as a mentality to work in the Army next year.
team, but I felt that
During his first two years on the
all the pressure was on my shoulders and it was my fault that we varsity team, the Cougars went to
played badly. After talking to the the Vocational Super Bowl, only to
coaches and the upper classman, I lose both contests. The first, Hall’s
was reassured that it wasn’t my inaugural season with Tri-County,
the team was just happy to be
fault and I felt a lot better.”
there, but the second time around,
“It’s your senior year, so you
want to do good, but we didn’t
have a good year at all (TC finished 1-9). Still, I wouldn’t trade
it for anything,” the Franklin resident said. “Coach called this year
the middle child syndrome. The
older kids, or those in front of us,
were the ones that we looked up to,
while the ones behind us were the
ones people were talking about.”
Coach Mazzola knew this fall
was going to be taxing on the kids,
and he let them know it prior to the
season getting under way.
“This year was extremely tough.
Most of these kids had three years
of post season play under their
belts, but I let them know that it
was going to be a hard year,” the
coach said. “Despite the 1-9
record, they continued to work
hard and never gave up, and Tom
had a lot to do with that.”
Although Hall was not named to
the All-Star team, he was rewarded
with the Cougars’ Unsung Hero
award, during a year that he was
asked to change positions. Hall
played center for Tri-County his
first two varsity seasons, but was
moved to tackle this past fall because of need.
“We graduated four linemen
from last year’s squad and needed
to move Tom to fill the gap,” Mazzola said. “The move came easy
for him. In the past, he was used to
double teams and handling bigger
guys at the center position, but as
a tackle, he only had to worry
about guys coming at him from
one side.”
Following high school, Hall
would love to continue playing
football, but at this point in time,
he’s leaning toward joining the
army. When next year’s team takes
the field without Hall Mazzola will
feel his loss.
“I’m really going to miss him,”
the coach said. “He’s been here all
three years with me, and I have to
say I was lucky to have kids like
Tom during those years.”
New KP Coach Clifford Hoping for Slam Dunk Season
by Christopher Tremblay
Five years ago, prior to Sean
McInnis taking over the King
Philip boys basketball program,
the Warriors were literally the
doormat of the Hockomock
League. King Philip was amidst a
sting of 40 straight loses, but with
the signing of McInnis and an
emerging freshman named Jake
Layman, the Warriors began to
change the outlook of the program.
It took two years, but during the
2011 season King Philip finished
14-8, earned a number seven seed
and eventually lost to Hopkinton in
overtime in the Division 2 South
Championship game. Last year
the Warriors went 17-3, grabbing a
3 seed in the tournament and once
again fell to Hopkinton, this time
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Layman has since
moved onto the University of Maryland, and
McInnis is now trying to
resurrect the girls; basketball team. Tim Clifford is now in charge of
the boys program. Clifford, who played basketball at Walpole High
School and Holy Cross,
was part of McInnis’
staff coaching the KP
freshman team before
spending the last two
seasons as an assistant at
his alma mater, Walpole.
“Sean McInnis and his coaching
staff put together a successful program and built a tradition here at
King Philip and I’m looking to
continue that,” Clifford said. “It’s
not going to be easy when you lose
a team that included Jake Layman,
Christian Fair and Connor Smith,
but we’re going to work hard at
upholding the tradition installed by
McInnis’ and his staff.”
Granted, losing a 6’9” division 1
college prospect does leave the
Warriors with a gigantic hole in
their starting lineup, but KP’s new
coach is looking to be as competitive as his team possible can within
the league.
“You can’t lose kids like Jake and
not feel it,” the coach said.
“There’s no denying that the
Hockomock is a strong league, and
we’ll be fighting for a middle spot
in the league, hoping to compete in
all games. As the year goes by, we
should be getting better and steal a
couple of wins here and there.”
Clifford will be looking toward
Pat Lydon, who is returning from
injury, guard Sam McDonald;
Jimmy Layman, the team’s leading scorer; point guard Jared O’Connor, Erik Ryan and Mike
COACH
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February 1, 2013
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Sports
McInnis Aims For KP Girls Five To Gradually Improve
By Ken haMWey
The King Philip girls’ basketball
team may not look very imposing
right now, but wait awhile, because
the view will be changing soon.
Coach Sean McInnis, who took
the program’s reins this year, has a
history of transforming down-andout teams into tourney-bound
squads. The 42-year-old coach resurrected the Weston High girl’s
team into a Dual County League
powerhouse, and after two losing
seasons, the KP boys mentor
helped the Warriors advance to the
Division 2 South Sectional final in
2011.
Give McInnis a challenge and the
first thing he does is roll up his
sleeves and get to work.
The KP girls, who won only nine
games during the last four years
and currently have a 2-7 record,
are acutely aware that McInnis’
last two projects produced glowing
results. At Weston, McInnis’
squads qualified for tourney play
in seven of his eight years there
and the Wildcats won their first
league title during his reign. Weston also advanced to the Division
3 North Sectional final.
At KP, with the boys, McInnis’
last two years ended with the Warriors compiling records of 18-6
and 20-3.
“Our goal is to strengthen the
girls program and make KP an aspiration school,’’ McInnis said.
“We want other programs to aspire
to be like us, and we want studentathletes to come to KP. Building
this team is a process, and the girls
COACH
know it. In three years, we should
be in the tournament. We want opponents to look at their schedule
and know that they’re in trouble
with a KP matchup. We want to
make girls basketball relevant.’’
McInnis understands the job
ahead will involve some patience.
He also is fully cognizant that the
three previous coaches were all
quality leaders.
“The girls team had solid
coaches,’’ McInnis said. “Dan
Damish, Jim Leonard and Megan
Barry are good educators and good
coaches. Megan left to devote
more time to her work in education. People must realize that KP
competes in a very tough (Hockomock) league.’’
Two girls who’ll help build the
foundation for the future are junior
captains Ellen Wagner and
Amanda Johnson. McInnis respects the forwards’ leadership
abilities.
“Ellen unfortunately broke her
hand in our first game,’’ McInnis
said. “Hopefully, she’ll return next
month. She’s a tremendous leader
who rallies the troops. Amanda
works hard to get our rebuilding
going. She starts at forward and is
averaging six rebounds a game.’’
Three guards who play key roles
are junior Alicia Cuoco, sophomore Grace Davis and freshman
Maddie Purdue.
“Alicia plays great defense and is
a capable ball-handler,’’ McInnis
noted. “Davis is another strong defender who can score and Maddie
will be an excellent all-around
Pergola to hopefully lead the Warriors into the state tournament. In
addition to his starters, which have
yet to play a full game together,
KP also has a deep bench with a
lot of new players. Coming off the
bench will be James O’Brien, a
sophomore who can play just
about every position; Pat Casey,
the team’s spark off the bench;
Mike Corrcos and Tyler Hopkins.
Clifford is hoping that the success brought on by the past Warriors teams will breed into the
future teams allowing the tradition
to be carried on for many years to
come.
As he has done in the past, Coach Sean McInnis hopes to turn lagging KP Girls Basketball into a model of
strength.
player. In our double-overtime victory over Weston, she had 20
points, six steals and seven rebounds.’’
ers and scorers,’’ McInnis said.
“They’re learning and adjusting,
and they’ll gain confidence as they
get more experience.’’
Freshman Rylianne Dalzell and
senior Mary Allen are reliable defensive stalwarts in McInnis’
scheme that stresses defense first.
“Rylianne and Mary draw our opposition’s best scorers. They’re
tenacious on defense and I’m
thrilled with both. Mary showed
veteran leadership in the Weston
win by scoring 11 points.’’
Soph Brianna Miccile displayed
grace under pressure in the triumph against Weston. The power
forward hit the tying basket in regulation, got the tying basket to
force a second overtime, and converted a pair of free throws to ice
the outcome. “Brianna had three
big scoring opportunities and she
was cool under pressure,’’ McInnis said.
Junior McKenzie Richardson
and sophomore Emily Sullivan are
guards who can turn up the dial on
offense. “They’re both good shoot-
“We need to get the kids involved in basketball at a younger
age, so that we can build upon
that,” Clifford said. “Basketball
has little to do with the coach, but
a lot with the community.”
New KP Boys' Basketball Coach
Tim Clifford, shown at inset,
demonstrates techniques to his
team. He's hoping for his team to
hold its ground this year after the
loss of some key players.
Four guards who will gain experience at the varsity level and likely
become solid role players are
freshmen Caroline Molla, Jen
Lacroix and Samantha Madden
and soph Madison Mitteness.
“They’ll become key cogs and big
contributors down the road,’’
McInnis noted.
A former Wakefield High player,
McInnis is adjusting to his new
coaching role and he fully understands what the transition to the
girls team involves.
“It presents a new challenge,’’ he
said. “I miss the boys and the family atmosphere we had with the
great parents associated with that
program. But, the girls are a new
family, and they also present a new
opportunity.’’
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February 1, 2013
The Fiscal Cliff Deal and Your Taxes
What will and won’t change.
BY BILL NEWELL
Several tax hikes, some tax
breaks. Now that the fiscal cliff
deal assembled in Congress is becoming law, it is time to look at
some of the tax law changes that
will result.
Here are the major details in the
bill, which will bring significant
tax hikes to some households in an
effort to increase federal revenues
by $600 billion over the next ten
years.
The Bush-era tax cuts will be
preserved for at least 98% of
taxpayers. Individuals with incomes of $400,000 or less and
households with incomes of
$450,000 or less will not see their
federal income tax rates rise. The
EGTRRA/JGTRRA cuts have
been made permanent for such
earners.
The wealthiest americans are
looking at a major income tax
hike. The top marginal tax rate
will rise 4.6% in 2013 to 39.6%.
Individuals with more than
$400,000 in taxable income and
couples with more than $450,000
in taxable income will be affected.
This is the first major income tax
increase on the highest-earning
taxpayers in 20 years.
Now when you take that 39.6%
top rate and pair it with the oncoming 3.8% Medicare surtax, what is
the impact for the wealthiest taxpayers in dollar terms? It is major.
The non-partisan Tax Policy Center calculates that in 2013, households with incomes between
$500,000 and $1 million should
see their federal income taxes rise
by an average of $14,812. What
about households with incomes
above $1 million? The Tax Policy
Center projects taxes rising an average of $170,341 for these couples and families this year.
Practically speaking, all working americans will see taxes rise
in 2013. The payroll tax holiday of
the past two years officially ends
with the new bill’s passage. In
2011 and 2012, employee payroll
taxes were reduced by 2% as an
economic stimulus – an idea that
came from the White House. In
2013, the payroll tax rate returns to
its old level and employees will
pay 6.2% in Social Security taxes
rather than 4.2%. This tax break
saved a worker making $50,000
annually about $1,000 last year.
Employee earnings up to $113,700
will be taxed.
Estate taxes now top out at
40%. Additionally, the individual
estate tax exemption falls slightly
to $5 million. Both of these
changes are permanent.
The alternative minimum Tax
has been patched - permanently.
Congress no longer has to arrange
an annual fix for the Alternative
Minimum Tax that was never indexed to inflation. This patch is
retroactive to 2012, of course.
The Pease provision & personal exemption phase-outs are
back. As a result of the deal, 80%
of itemized deductions will be
eliminated in 2013 for individuals
with adjusted gross incomes of
more than $250,000 and couples
with adjusted gross incomes of
more than $300,000. That threshold is also where personal exemption phase-outs will start in 2013.
Dividends will not be taxed as
ordinary income. Single filers
Norfolk Democratic
Town Committee
Caucus Date set for
February 9:
The Norfolk Democratic Town Committee has set their caucus
date for Saturday, February 9th in the School House Room at the
Norfolk Public Library at 10 a.m. Jack McFeeley, a 25-year member, will be running the caucus proceedings.
with taxable incomes of more than
$35,350 and joint filers with table
incomes above $70,700 will see a
top dividend tax rate of 15% this
year. Dividends coming to individuals making more than $400,000
and households making more than
$450,000 will return to the 20%
level, 5% higher than they were in
2012. Investors in the 10% and
15% tax brackets will pay no taxes
on dividends.
The top capital gains tax rate is
now 20%. Wealthy investors paid
a 15% tax on long-term capital
gains and qualified dividends in
2012. That will rise 5% this year.
Single filers making more than
$400,000 and joint filers making
more than $450,000 will face this
tax hike. Those in the 25%, 28%,
33% and 35% federal tax brackets
will pay 15%, and those in the
10% and 15% brackets will face
no capital gains taxes.
long-term
unemployment
benefits live on. They will be sustained through the end of 2013 for
roughly 2 million people.
another “doc fix” has been
made. Drastic cuts in Medicare
payments to physicians will be
avoided for 2013 as a result of the
new legislation.
The Earned income Tax
credit, american Opportunity
Tax credit & child Tax credit
will be extended through 2017.
President Obama has long sought
to preserve the $2,500 American
Opportunity Tax Credit for college
expenses, the Earned Income Tax
Credit and the Child Tax Credit –
and that will occur thanks to the
fiscal cliff deal. The $250 deductions for teachers' classroom expenses will also be extended into
2013.
50% bonus depreciation is
preserved for 2013. The tax
break that permits companies to
accelerate depreciation schedules
for major capital investments
lives on for another year.
The “sequester” will be delayed 2 months. The automatic
federal spending cuts that were set
to occur January 2 will be postponed until March while Congress
tries to craft a plan to replace them.
The R&E tax credit & wind
production tax credit are both
sustained. Both federal tax
breaks are available again for
2013.
While the new tax rates may
slow the economy this year, they
will also decrease some of the uncertainty, which could bode well
for investors.
The charitable iRa rollover
provision returns. You can
practically hear the cheers ringing out at non-profits across the
country: thanks to the fiscal cliff
deal, people over age 70½ will
again be permitted to make taxfree transfers from an IRA to a
charity, university, or other qualified non-profit organization in
2013.
William C. Newell, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), is president
of Atlantic Capital Management,
Inc. a registered investment advisor
located in Holliston, Mass. With
Wall Street access and main street
values, Atlantic Capital Management has been providing strategic
financial planning and investment
management for over 25 years. On
the Web at www.atlanticcapitalmanagement.com.
Fallen and Forgotten: The Ernie
Schaaf Story
It was 80 years ago this February when Wrentham's Ernie Schaaf became a tragic footnote in the
history of boxing. The young, handsome, and talented fighter was on the verge of greatness until he
went into the ring against a giant of a man, Primeo
Canera. Four days later, he would be dead, leaving
behind a devastated family, a heartbroken community, and questions on how such a tragedy could
happen. It is an American story about a Wrentham
man few know and even fewer remember.
Please join Patrick Coleman, the editor of The
Wrentham Times, at the Fiske Public Library on
February 13, at 7 p.m. for an informative presentation on the fascinating life of Ernie Schaaf. We will
discuss Schaaf's meteoric boxing career and life in
Wrentham. The presentation will cover his days
growing up in New Jersey, Schaaf's Navy years and
the myths surrounding his last and fatal fight.
February 1, 2013
Page 27
Local Attorney Joins National
Academy
Jubinville Sworn In
Robert L. Jubinville, a Milton attorney, was sworn in Thursday,
Jan. 3 as the District 2 Governor’s Councillor at the State House
at noon. His District includes Millis, Medway, Franklin, Norfolk
and Wrentham, among other towns.
Robert Deschene of Deschene
Law Office, has joined the National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys,
Inc. (NAELA). Deschene, a resident of North Attleborough, focuses his practice on estate
planning, elder law and asset protection. He is also a member of
WealthCounsel, the Advisors
Forum, and of both the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar
Associations.
Jubinville, an attorney of 33 years and former Massachusetts
State Police Trooper/Detective, ran for the same seat and lost in
the previous two elections of 2010 and 2008. In January, the District 2 incumbent of 18 years passed away and the seat remained
vacant until the election. In September, Jubinville won the primary
over Bart Timilty, Brian Clinton and Patrick McCabe. He was
then elected to the two-year term over Republican Earl Sholley
in November.
Established in 1987, the National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
(NAELA) is a nonprofit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others. Members of
NAELA are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working
with the legal problems of aging
Americans and individuals of all
ages with disabilities. The mission
of the National Academy of Elder
Law Attorneys is to establish
NAELA members as the premier
providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the
lives of people with special needs
and people as they age. NAELA
currently has more than 4,000
members across the United States,
Canada, the United Kingdom and
Australia. For more information,
please contact NAELA at (703)
942-5711 or visit www.naela.org.
The Wrentham Cultural Council
is Seeking New Members
If you have an interest in becoming active in
promoting the arts and humanities in the town of
Wrentham, the Wrentham Cultural Council has
an opportunity for you. The council has two open
seats to fill. The Cultural Council is a local
branch of the Massachusetts State Cultural Council and is responsible for reviewing and awarding
grants for cultural programs in the town. The
Council also holds special events and exhibits at
the Old Fiske Museum where it shares space with
the Historical Commission. Visit our website to
see the many activities we have held http://wrenthamculturalcouncil.shutterfly.com/. If you
would like to become involved and have some
time and energy to contribute, please submit an
application to the Selectmen’s Office at 79 South
Street, Wrentham MA 02093. The “Committee/Commission” application form can be found
on our website in the Volunteer section. If you
have questions, please contact Andrea Tooker at
[email protected] or call
(508) 384-8689.
The Wrentham Cultural Council is a local
agency which is supported by the Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency.
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February 1, 2013
Like to Sing? Come to the Charles River Chorale!
All Are Still Welcome to Come Sing Along
We've started rehearsals, but
that doesn't mean you aren't invited! Come on by and get your
song on!
The Charles River Chorale was
formed in 1985 as the Millis
Community Chorale. It performs
two concerts in Millis each year,
a Holiday Concert, and a Spring
Concert. The Holiday Concert
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the fore. The Spring concert typically includes selections from
Broadway shows, movie classics,
patriotic songs, and music written
by prominent American composers like Irving Berlin and
Stephen Foster.
The Chorale also sings at other
events by invitation. We have
sung with the Greater Marlborough Symphony Orchestra and
the Claflin Hill symphony Orchestra.
Although it remains centered in
Millis, the Chorale has attracted
members and audience from
throughout the Charles River watershed area. Medway and
Franklin are both well represented, and members travel from
as far as Boston and Attleboro to
sing with the organization.
Founding Director Roy S. Kelley
remains at the helm as the
Chorale celebrates its silver anniversary.
The Charles River Chorale, Inc.
is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Your
donation is fully tax-deductible.
Come to the Church of Christ
on Route 115, just north of the intersection of Route 109 in Millis,
on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. to join
and sing. The Chorale is a nonaudition all-volunteer group
We publish the
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The Charles River Chorale, shown here, puts on a Spring and Winter Concert each year and also takes part in a
number of other events. The Chorale is a non-audition, all-volunteer groupMillis High School on December 8th, at
7:30 p.m. Photo used courtesy of Charles River Chorale, taken by Tim Rice of Tim Rice Photography
based in Millis and is comprised
of over 50 singers from surrounding towns. Just this past August,
Greg Quilop became the chair of
its executive board. Led by Musical Director and founder Roy S.
Kelley, the Charles River Chorale
presents Chorale's 28th season
entertaining local audiences.
Visit
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Chamber Government Affairs
Luncheon to Feature Kennedy
U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy lll Featured Speaker
for Milford Area Chamber of Commerce
Joe Kennedy is our newly elected U.S. Representative for the MA 4th Congressional District. A former
prosecutor and member of the Peace Corps, Joe has dedicated his career to pursuing justice and standing
up for people who are getting overlooked by our system. Joe previously served as an Assistant District
Attorney for Middlesex County, prosecuting a wide variety of misdemeanors and felonies. Joe attended
Harvard Law School, where he spent most of his time working for the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, a
student managed pro-bono law firm. Joe grew up in the Commonwealth and studied Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He speaks fluent Spanish and resides in Brookline. Joe
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February 1, 2013
Charles River Masons
Strive to Do Good
By J.D. O’Gara
A lot of giving goes on behind
the scenes. That’s the case with the
members of the Charles River Masonic Lodge of Medway, who
serve Medway, Millis, Franklin
and surrounding areas. The volunteers offer a “Masonic Angel
Fund,” in the hopes of providing
modest assistance to needy children who don’t usually fit the criteria for social service programs.
According to the Masons, these
funds might be used for such items
as eyeglasses, clothing, footwear,
school supplies, and minor health
and dental services.
Local school principals and
school personnel can apply for assistance on behalf of a child. The
Charles River Mason’s prefer not
to have direct contact with a family, but to work with school officials to fulfill the need in as timely
a manner as possible.
Masonic organizations contribute
over $1 million a day to various
causes. Although, like any fraternal organizations, some of the
Mason’s customs are known only
to members, the organization is not
a secret society. It holds monthly
meetings, breakfasts and raises
funds for the community, striving
to do good.
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A man who wishes to become a
Mason can send in an application,
and the organization will review it
and sit down with the applicant.
The only criteria is that the individual believe in a supreme being. According to the Massachusetts
Freemasons, applicants must be 18
or older, and must seek membership of his own accord by petitioning a lodge and asking a member
to sponsor his application.
The Charles River Masons meet
the second Wednesday of each
month at their lodge at 37 Cottage
Street, Medway, aside from July
and August. For more information,
email [email protected] or visit http://mamasonic15.org/CharlesRiver/.
The Charles River Masonic Lodge is located at 37 Cottage Street in Medway and serves surrounding towns such as Franklin.
Valentine's Day Facts Save money this Valentine's Day
and Superstitions
Every February 14th people
around the world exchange
gifts, chocolates and romantic
greetings for a day set aside for
lovers. Many traditions are followed, all in the name of St.
Valentine. Still, people may not
understand why such customs
are upheld. Much of the history
of Valentine's Day and St.
Valentine himself is shrouded in
mystery, and much of what's
widely accepted is inaccurate.
To set the record straight, here
are some facts about the holiday.
• Valentine's Day is believed to
have originated from a celebration in Rome during the fifth
century. This celebration paid
tribute to St. Valentine, a
Catholic priest. Other historians
surmise it was a way to "Christianize" the pagan holiday of
Lupercalia, which was a fertility
festival. Included in the traditions were boys and girls drawing names from a box and
exchanging gifts.
• The Catholic Church acknowledges at least three different saints named Valentine or
Valentinus.
• All of the stories surrounding St. Valentine -- whether they
are disputed or not -- paint him
as a sympathetic and heroic individual.
• Valentine's Day greetings
have been popular from the
Middle Ages onward, though
they have been usually verbal in
nature.
• The oldest known written
valentine still in existence today
was a poem written in 1415 by
Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his
wife while he was imprisoned in
the Tower of London following
his capture at the Battle of Agincourt.
• Valentine's Day is celebrated
in the United States, Canada,
Mexico, the United Kingdom,
France, and Australia.
• Valentine's Day and Mother's
Day are the most popular holidays to give flowers.
• According to Hallmark,
women purchase 85 percent of
all valentines.
• According to the Greeting
Card Association, an estimated
one billion Valentine's Day
cards are sent each year, making
Valentine's Day the second
largest card-sending holiday of
the year behind Christmas.
• Candy was among the earliest Valentine's Day gifts and remains a popular gift today.
• Some tales suggest that the
type of bird a girl watches on
Valentine's Day predicts her future husband. A bluebird indicates a happy man, while a
sparrow indicates a poor man.
• In Medieval times, girls consumed unusual foods on Valentine's Day in the belief it would
make them dream of their future
husbands.
Valentine's Day can be a joyous
time for couples, but it can also be
expensive. A bouquet of roses and
some new jewelry capped off with
a night out on the town adds up,
and many men and women find
themselves looking for ways to
celebrate Valentine's Day without
breaking the bank.
While a night in is always a great
way to save some money, couples
can still spend a night away from
home without straining the wallet.
The following are a few ways costconscious couples can save some
money this Valentine's Day.
• Avoid prix fixe. Many restaurants offer prix fixe menus on
Valentine's Day. These menus reduce the amount of options
at a couples' disposal, and
couples might be forced to
pay for several courses
when they would prefer just
an entree. If cost is a concern, pick a restaurant that
offers a full menu instead of
prix fixe. This allows you to
avoid potentially costly appetizers and desserts while
still affording you the opportunity to share a night
out together.
• Avoid going out on
Valentine's Day. Another
way to save money is to go
out a day or so before or
after Valentine's Day instead of on the holiday itself. Many restaurants are
fully booked for dinner on
Valentine's Day, so you
might be forced to choose a
restaurant that stretches
your budget. It should be easy to
book a reservation a night before
or after the holiday, and doing so
allows you to choose a restaurant
that's more aligned with your
budget.
• Shop ahead of time. It's customary to exchange gifts with your
significant other on Valentine's
Day, but it might be difficult to find
a good deal on a gift if you wait
until the last minute. Rather than
procrastinating, shop for a gift well
in advance of the holiday. Because
of the proximity of Valentine's Day
to the holiday season, you might
be able to find a gift when shopping for the holidays. The holiday
shopping season is known for its
great deals, so look for something
you can save until mid-February.
If you go this route, just make sure
the gift you buy will still be eligible to be returned or exchanged if
need be. Even if you wait until
after the holiday season to find a
gift for your valentine, the earlier
you start shopping the more time
you have to comparison shop and
hunt for a deal.
• Consider a picnic. A day or
night away from home doesn't
have to be spent at an expensive
restaurant or on a romantic getaway. If the weather allows, consider a picnic in the park. Cook up
your valentine's favorite meal and
bring along a bottle of wine and
then enjoy some time together under the warm
sun at a fraction of the
cost of a more traditional
Valentine's Day date.
• Forgo roses for a rose
bush. Roses are a staple of
Valentine's Day, but they
can also bust a budget. Instead of an expensive
bouquet, tell your loved
one you will plant him or
her a rose bush instead
once the weather warms
up. This frees up some
money in the short term,
and once the rose bush
blooms this will prove
one Valentine's gift that
keeps on giving.
Valentine's Day is a
beloved tradition for
many couples, but it doesn't have to stretch your
budget.
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Avoid Becoming a "Groundhog
Day" Investor
Groundhog Day is almost
here. For most of its history —
which, according to some reports, dates back to the first celebration in 1886 or 1887 in
Punxsutawney, Pa. — Groundhog Day held little significance
for most Americans.
But that changed in 1993,
with the release of the movie
Groundhog Day, in which a
semi-embittered meteorologist,
played by Bill Murray, is forced
to re-live the same day over and
over again. He repeatedly
makes poor choices, until he finally learns from his mistakes
and is granted the ability to
move on with his life. Since the
movie came out, the term
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to refer to a situation in which
someone repeats the same mistakes. It’s a phenomenon that
happens in many walks of life
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suggestions:
Don’t chase after “hot investments.” Many investors make
this same mistake over and over
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or television commentator, and
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investment, it’s already cooling
down. Even more importantly,
it just might not be suitable for
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“hot” choices, pick those investments that are appropriate
for your needs, goals and risk
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you’re making toward your
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Don’t let fear and greed drive
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But too many investors only
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they’re being driven by fear and
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Don’t maintain unrealistic expectations. Some people consistently put off investing until
“later,” figuring they can always catch up by putting away
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invest early and keep investing,
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up” for investment purposes.
Also, don’t anticipate that
you’ll steadily earn a good rate
of return on your investments.
Although the financial markets have trended up in the long
term, we’ve seen many down
markets that have lasted for a
year or longer. Factor in these
February 1, 2013
fluctuations when estimating
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achieve your goals. For these
types of calculations, you may
want to work with an experienced financial professional.
These and other “Groundhog
Day”-type investment mistakes
can be costly. But you can
avoid them if you maintain a
solid investment strategy, if
you’ve got patience and perseverance — and if you stay focused on the long-term horizon.
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Married filing
separately
One of the most common mistakes taxpayers make is selecting
the wrong filing status. A short
lesson on filing statuses could
help ensure you pay only what
you owe in taxes and get back
the tax refund you’re due.
Filing separately can sometimes lower a tax bill. For example, if one of the spouses has low
income and high medical bills, it
could work in their favor to file
separately to claim these expenses as itemized deductions.
This is because their spouse’s income could make it difficult to
reach the threshold for claiming
medical expenses. Starting in
2013, for taxpayers under 65 to
claim medical expenses, they
must exceed 10 percent of their
adjusted gross income, an increase from the previous 7.5-percent threshold.
If it has been a while since you
filled out a tax form using a pen,
you might have forgotten about
the tax rate schedule. This schedule outlines how taxes are applied based on filing status. The
points at which you move from
one tax bracket to the next one
vary based on your filing status.
If you select the wrong filing status, you very likely will not be
taxed accurately because the
moves to higher tax brackets are
prompted by different amounts
for each filing status. Also, because the amount of the standard
deduction is different for each
filing status, selecting the wrong
one could result in paying taxes
on more income than you’re required.
So, selecting the correct status
is very, very important. To help
you determine which is right for
you, following are the IRS filing
statuses with some information
about each one.
Single
Those who are not married may
file as single. Your marital status
on Dec. 31 of the year for which
you are filing your tax return determines your filing status.
This means taxpayers who are
not divorced on Dec. 31 must
continue to use one of the filing
statuses for married couples,
which are generally married filing jointly and married filing
separately. In some cases, married and single individuals may
be able to file as head of household.
Married filing
jointly
Generally, married taxpayers
file a joint return because of the
added tax benefits, including eligibility for certain credits. Also,
if your spouse died in the tax
year for which you are filing, you
can likely file as married filing
jointly.
Head of household
with a qualifying
person
Married and single taxpayers
can sometimes qualify to file as
head of household when these
conditions are met:
• You are either single or considered unmarried for tax purposes
– Married taxpayers are considered single for tax purposes if they have not lived
in the same home as their
spouse for at least the last
six months of the year
• Paid more than half the cost
of keeping up your home
• Had a qualifying dependent
living in your home more than
half of the year
– If the qualifying dependent
is your parent, the requirement to have lived with you
is waived – which could really help out those in the
sandwich generation.
Qualifying
widow(er) with a
dependent child
For up to two years after a
spouse’s death, the widow(er)
may continue to use the married
filing jointly tax rate by filing as
a qualified widow(er) with a dependent child, as long as the taxpayer hasn’t remarried.
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