Lauren Kelly Selected For DVC Volleyball All Star Team

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Hopedale
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Overwhelmed by Community Response,
Hopedale Package Store Back In Business!!
By Marjorie Turner Hollman
After the Hopedale Package Store was nearly destroyed
when a car drove through the
front of the store this past
September, it was difficult to
imagine the business could
ever be restored. But stopping
by the store today, open now
since Thanksgiving, the inside
looks like new, there is doublepaned glass in the front wall,
and Maria Neves, along with
her sons Gary and Kevin, are
back at the cash register, open
for business.
The Neves family was overwhelmed by the response from
the community, and they were
especially gratified by the response from people who read
the article published in the
December issue of the Local
Town Pages. “We had people
who came by specifically because of the newspaper article,”
Maria noted. “People who had
never come here before stopped
in and told us they would be
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Lauren
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Selected
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Volleyball
All Star
Team
By Christopher Trembley
bringing their business here
from now on. It was amazing.”
Maria began to tear up as
she recalled the welcome they
received at the store’s reopening. “We had parents with their
children, bringing us balloons.
We received at least nine flower
arrangements, cards—it was
amazing.”
Gary noted how fortunate
they were that his brother was
able to come to the store immediately after the accident
and that family friends who are
general contractors were able to
come right away. “They knew
what they were doing, and got
PACKAGE STORE
continued on page 3
For the first time in school
history the Hopedale girl’s volleyball team made it to the Division 3 Central Championship
contest. Earning an eight seed
with their 13-5 regular season
record the Blue Raiders shutout
Ayer-Shirley, Tri-Country and
Bethany Christian en route to the
title game, where they fell to Sutton. Junior libero Lauren Kelly,
who was selected to the Dual Valley Conference All-Star team and
was named the Hopedale MVP,
ALL STAR
continued on page 12
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February 2016
Milford Police, DEA, District Attorney
Efforts to Address the Opioid/Heroin Crisis
In response to the ongoing
heroin overdose issues prevalent throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the
Greater Milford and Metro-West
Area, the Milford Police Department Detectives and the Drug
Enforcement Administration’s (DEA)
Worcester HIDTA
Task Force initiated
a coordinated multiagency investigation
in December of 2014
targeting mid and
upper level heroin
traffickers operating
in and around the
Greater Milford and
Metro-West area of
Massachusetts.
In conjunction
with State Police Detectives assigned to
the Office of District Attorney Joseph
Early this effort, with
the assistance of the Bellingham, Hopedale, Hopkinton and
Wrentham Police Departments,
served multiple search warrants
and purchased drugs leading to
the arrest of 35 people on drug
charges and the seizure of more
than 1,600 grams of heroin,
236 grams of cocaine and 294
opioid pills, all with an estimated total value of more than
$190,000.
From the outset, the targets
of this initiative were individuals
engaged in dealing or trafficking drugs; and not individuals
suffering with substance abuse
issues or addictions. Of the 35
arrests, 31 were upper level drug
traffickers, most of whom lived
outside the area traveling to our
communities for the sole purpose of selling drugs.
This was a coordinated and
cooperative effort not only
amongst Law Enforcement
but throughout the community
as well. Investigators received
valuable information from local
residents and made a concerted
effort throughout this initiative
to assist those in search of help
and treatment for their sub-
stance abuse issues. With the
assistance of Amy Leone from
Community Impact, Inc. and
the staff and administration at
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.,
both Milford based services, we
are pleased to report that there
are several individuals we encountered who sought and received treatment and are now
on the road to recovering their
lives.
In 2015 there were 56 heroin
overdoses in Milford; 1 of which
was a fatality. During the last
6 months of 2015, the Milford
Police and Fire Departments
administered life-saving Narcan
to 22 of these individuals, saving their
lives by reversing the
deadly overdose effects of heroin.
The community
as a whole is stronger as a result of this
on-going initiative
and we as a department are committed
to this effort and will
continue to work
with the public as
well as our Federal,
State and Local law
enforcement partners to combat the
opioid epidemic affecting our communities.
People with information that they
believe will be helpful to investigators can contact the Milford
Police Detectives Anonymous
TIP Line at (508) 473-3800 or
they can call Sergeant Detective
Ken Kingkade at 508-473-1113
ext. 618.
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Wed. February 24,
2016 at 11:30 am
Hopedale Sr. Center
Shawn McKenna
from the Worcester
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with Hopedale senior
citizens and Hopedale
Public Safety, known as
TRIADwill make a presentation to Hopedale
seniors on Wed. February 24, 2016 at 11:30
am at The Hopedale
Sr. Center. This is an
important timely topic
that we need to understand.
A question and answer session will follow
the presentation.
Lunch will be served
at 12:00 noon following
the presentation. Signup required. $3.00 p.p.
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PACKAGE STORE
continued from page 1
the store closed up within three
hours of the accident,” Gary
said. He continued, “We were
grateful for the warm fall weather
while the work was going on. We
were secure, but not air tight.
Now, because of required upgrades, we have double-paned
glass in the front wall. There are
still a few things left to do, and as
before, it’s still a process, but we
are moving on.”
Maria nodded in agreement.
“It’s wonderful to be back.”
And what did Maria do while
the repairs were taking place? “I
baked, I cleaned, but I also was
here at the store,” She said. “One
of the owners was required to
be on site the whole time. It was
hard, but it was necessary.”
Maria smiled, looking around
at the bright walls and wellstocked shelves. “I love talking
to people. Before the store reopened, if I was out sweeping the
sidewalk people stopped to ask
if I was OK and to see how we
were doing.”
Gary added, “We found out
how many people care.”
The process was very difficult
for the family financially and otherwise, but Maria summed up
how she feels today.”I’m money
poor, but rich in blessings. I ask
God only to give me health so I
can work. We’re so very grateful
that no one got hurt. The community—they are the best. We
offer a big Thank You! to everyone!”
Hopedale COA Seeks
Individuals & Groups
To Share Hobbies at Upcoming 2016 Fair
On Friday, March 11, at
11:00 am the Hopedale Council
on Aging will host a Hobby Fair
for school-aged children and on
Saturday March 12, at 1:00 pm
we will host a Hobby Fair for the
community. Both events will be
held at The Hopedale Community House at 43 Hope Street in
Hopedale.
This event will showcase hobbies and interests of Hopedale
and area citizens with the purpose of developing and promot-
ing hobbies and past times that
can be enjoyed throughout a
lifetime.
We are looking for individuals, groups or clubs who are
interested in sharing and demonstrating their hobbies or interests.
If you, or your group, would
like to participate in our Hobby
Fair, stop by the Hopedale Senior Center to speak with us or
call us at 508-634-2208. We are
located in the Community House
at 43 Hope Street in Hopedale.
Sacred Heart Church of Hopedale
“Twice Blessed Thrift Shop”
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50% off All Curtains, Comforters, Pillowcases, Towels and Linens
50% off All Girls and Boys Clothing
REMINDER: BAG SALE EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH $6.00 A BAG.
Every Thursday 9:00a.m.-3:30p.m. & Sundays 9-12p.m.
Hope to see you there!
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Hopedale Cultural Council
Allocated $4500 In Funding
for Various Grants
In Massachusetts public
funding for the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences
is administered through the
Massachusetts Cultural Council Distributions are given annually to local councils which
then re-grant funds to individuals and organizations in their
communities.
The Hopedale Cultural
Council’s allocation this year
was $4500. Grants were
awarded to the following:
Friends of Adin Ballou
(Frederick Douglas
enactor performance),
Friends of Bancroft
Memorial Library ( Interactive public
performance ) , tine’s Day celebration)
Claflin Hill Music Performance Foundation,
Milford Community
Chorus (Concert),
Greater Milford
Ballet Association
(Nutcracker),
Audio Journal, Inc.,
Bancroft Memorial
Library (Reading Olympics),
Hopedale Memorial
School (Visiting Author/
illustrator), Hopedale Council on
Aging (St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration),
Quintessential Brass
(Concert),
Hopedale Junior-Senior
high School (Hanover
Theater performance),
Milford Performing Arts
Center (Boar’s Head
performance),
Hopedale Cultural
Council (Glass Painting
Workshop)
Sensibility Gym, (Valen-
Our Ad & Editorial Deadline is the
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February 2016
Residential Group Home Being Built in Franklin
By Jennifer Butler
Eight adults with developmental disabilities will have a
place of their own to call home
right here in Franklin, thanks to
funds from the Department of
Housing and Community Development. The Department
of Developmental Services is
building a residential group
home on Plain Street in Franklin. The house is being built for
the clients of the Horace Mann
Educational Associates (HMEA).
According to the Franklin Housing Authority, the 8-bedroom duplex will house 8 residents and is
being built on an about 56,000
square foot lot. One half of the
duplex will be a group home and
will include four bedrooms, a
living room and a kitchen. The
other half will have three independent apartments, two onebedroom apartments and one
two-bedroom apartment. The
construction is estimated to be
completed by early July 2016.
This home will help those individuals live their lives in a way
that allows them to have needed
support but yet have some sense
of independence.
HMEA is an organization
that provides the support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families need
and deserve. According to their
website, HMEA offers a variety
of support services for their clientele. The services include but
are not limited to Adult Family
Care, Autism support, and several different types of day and
residential programs that include
The Darnell School for Educational and Behavior Services.
Some neighbors have voiced
opposition to the construction’s
possibly encroaching on their
land. They are not happy with
the builder, and they want the
buffer zones to be respected.
For information about the organization visit www.hmea.org
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Milford Federal
Savings & Loan
Association
Promotes Beth Fryc
to Assistant Vice PresidentCompliance
The Rhode Island Spring Flower &
Garden Show
Thursday Feb. 18, 2016
Spring is coming!
School bus transportation to the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.
Lunch on your own. $20.00 p.p. Price includes admission and bus.
Milford Federal Savings and
Loan Association is pleased to
announce that the Board of
Directors has appointed Beth
Fryc to the position of Assistant Vice President-Compliance.
Fryc has been with the Association for nearly 27 years,
and holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Dean College. She
first joined Milford Federal
in August 1987 as a full time
teller and has since held the
positions of Consumer Loan
Clerk, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager at the
Whitinsville Office and most
recently Compliance Officer.
She resides in Upton with her
husband and daughter.
Established in 1887, Milford Federal Savings & Loan
has been assisting its neighbors and friends for 128 years.
Serving the greater Milford
and Blackstone Valley areas in
Massachusetts and Northern
RI, it has four conveniently
located offices in Milford and
Whitinsville Massachusetts
and Woonsocket, RI and can
also be found on the Internet
at MilfordFederal.com and
Facebook.
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the 15th of
the month,
for the
following
month’s
issue
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Milford Catholic Elementary
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February 2016
Hopedale Bancroft Library News
Holiday Closings
Please note that the Library will
be closed on Monday, February
15th in observance of President’s
day.
Inclement Weather
Information
If the Library needs to close because of weather we will announce
the closing on the local cable channel, WMRC, the Library Facebook
page and the Library webpage.
New Book Club!
What do you get when you cross
a cookbook with a book group? A
Cookbook Club, of course! Join us
as we start a new cookbook club at
the Library. Our first meeting will
be on Wednesday, February 17th at
6:30 PM. Each month we will feature a cookbook and the Library
will order extra copies from other
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Ad Deadline is the 15th of
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libraries for you to check out. Each
member of the group will prepare
one recipe from the cookbook to
bring to the meeting for everyone
to sample. The Library will provide drinks, plates and utensils. We
will test desserts at the first meeting
from the cookbook Hungry Girl
200 under 200 Just Deserts: 200
Recipes Under 200 Calories by
author Lisa Lillien. Please call the
Library at 508-634-2209 to register for this tasty new book club.
generation Irish in Charlestown.
A tough cop with a soft interior, a
loving wife and four adult children,
Joe is diagnosed with Huntington’s
disease. As Joe’s symptoms worsen
and he’s eventually stripped of his
badge and more, Joe struggles to
maintain hope and a sense of purpose, while his daughter Katie and
her siblings must find the courage
to either live a life “at risk” or learn
their fate.”
Color for Relaxation!
Wednesday Knitting &
Crocheting Group
Adults are buying coloring
books and coloring for stress relief!
Drop in and give yourself a “ time
out.” Join us on the second Tuesday morning each month, starting
on February 9th, from 10-11 AM
to relax, de-stress and color. We
will provide coloring sheets, markers and colored pencils or you can
bring your own. Registration is requested, but not required.
Do you want to learn how to
knit or crochet? Have you been
knitting for a while but want to
spend time with other crafters?
Join the Knovel Knitters for a
knitting & crocheting round table
every Wednesday night from 6:00
until 7:45 PM. Bring knitting, crocheting or other projects to the Library Program Room.
Mark Your Calendar:
Genealogy Workshops
The Friends of the Hopedale Library
Are you interested in Genealogy? Do you want to learn about
the Genealogy databases that we
have at the Library? Then you
may want to keep your March
Wednesday evenings open. Seema
Keeney, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists,
will be presenting a 4 week Genealogy workshop on Wednesday
nights starting March 9th. These
workshops will be for beginners
and for those who would like to
know more about using online
resources. If you are interested,
please look for more information
as the dates get closer.
Ongoing Monthly
Library Events
Helen Symonds Book Group
The Helen Symonds Book
Group meets in the Library Program Room at 1:00 PM on the
first Wednesday of every month.
Everyone is welcome to join the
group. Please call the Library at
(508) 634-2209 to request a copy
of the book.
This month’s meeting will be
Wednesday February 3rd at 1:00
PM. The discussion book will
be Girl On The Train by Paula
Hawkins.
The next meeting will be on
Wednesday March 2nd at 1:00 PM.
The discussion book will be Inside
the O’Briens by Lisa Genova.
CW/Mars Catalog Summary:
“Patrol officer Joe O’Brien is third-
The Friends of the Hopedale
Library meetings are held on the
first Tuesday morning of each
month. Their next meeting will
be in the Library Reference Room
on Tuesday February 2nd at 10:00
AM. The March meeting will be
Tuesday March 1st. Anyone interested in helping the Library is
welcome and encouraged to join
them.
Meet the Author: The Hidden Connection
Discover how food, nutrition
and environment affect every aspect of your life. Come to the
Library on Wednesday February
24th, 2016 at 6:30 PM for a discussion and book signing with
Kathleen DiChiara. She will be
discussing her book The Hidden Connection. You will learn:
the scientific connection between
diet & chronic symptoms, how
to avoid common nutritional pitfalls, which foods keep you sick,
how to add in nutrient-dense
foods and how to make meals
that nourish the whole family.
Please call the Library at (508)
634-2209 to register for this event.
The Friends of the Hopedale Library was founded in 1983. They
work with the Library staff and
Trustees to support the Library
by providing funds for equipment, materials and programs not
covered by the regular operating
budget. They offer adult events
September- June, pay for the chil-
dren’s summer reading and for
other programs. New members
are always welcome! More information can be found at http://
www.hopedale-ma.gov/public_
documents/hopedalema_library/
Friends or on the Friends of the
Library Facebook page at https://
www.facebook.com/Friends-ofthe-Hopedale-Library.
News from the
Marjorie Hattersley
Children’s Room
Harry Potter Day
Harry Potter book day falls on
Thursday February 4th. Harry
Potter fans in grades 4 and up –
please join us at 3:30 PM and help
us celebrate the wonderful Harry
Potter books. We will be playing
Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit and
have snacks. Please call us at (508)
634-2209 to let us know that you
are coming.
School Vacation
Week Programs
There will be a variety of activities to keep our younger patrons
out of the cold during February
vacation. Please see the program
information below and call the Library at (508) 634-2209 to register.
Family movie - Cinderella:
Tuesday, February 16th at 2 PM
there we will be showing Cinderella
to children in grades Kindergarten
through grade 3. Refreshments
will be provided. Movie – The Maze Runner:
Wednesday, February 17th at 3 PM
we will be showing of The Maze
Runner for children in grades 4
and up. Refreshments will be provided.
Chinese New Year: children
age 5 and older are invited to celebrate the Chinese Year of the
Monkey on Thursday, February
18th at 3 PM. We will share stories
of Chinese culture, create a special
craft, and enjoy a treat. Registration is required for this program.
sion. There is no charge for this
program, but we do request that
children be signed up. This program is sponsored by the Friends
of Hopedale Library.
Lego Time
Lego-Lovers of all ages are
invited to take part in Legos with
Sam on Thursday, February 11th
at 3:30 PM. We’ll supply the Legos
and suggestions, you bring the creativity!
Winter Session
Story Times
Winter session story times will
continue through the week of
February 9th. Registration is requested. Please call Mrs. Kraimer
at (508) 634-2209 for further information or to sign up.
Tell Me a Story: for children
ages 3-5 years, will be on Tuesdays
February 2nd and 9th at 3:15 PM.
This 45 minute program will include stories, music, puppets and
crafts. Registration is requested.
Parents are welcome to attend.
Tot Time: for children 18
months through 3 years, will be on
Thursdays February 4th and 11th
from 11 to 11:30 AM. Children
will enjoy music, stories, puppets,
nursery rhymes and finger plays.
Registration is requested. Parents
are expected to remain with their
child.
Coloring Craze
We will continue to offer our relaxing and creative Coloring Craze
time for interested artists who are
grade 6 and older. Come to the
Program Room on Wednesdays
from 2:30-4 PM. We’ll provide all
the materials, as well as a snack.
Come relax, visit with your friends,
and enjoy!
For information regarding all
children’s programs please call
Mrs. Kraimer at (508) 634-2209 or
e-mail her at ekraimer@cwmars.
org. Patrons are urged to register
for programs – snacks and craft
materials need to be planned, so
we need to know how many chilAnimal Craze Baby Anidren to expect.
mals Petting Zoo
The Bancroft Memorial LiSaturday February 6th is the brary is located at 50 Hopedale
annual “Bring Your Child to the Street, Hopedale, MA 01747. Call
Library Day” in Massachusetts. the Library at (508) 634-2209 for
Bancroft Memorial Library is program information. For updates
celebrating with a very special throughout the month, Friend us
program with baby animals from on Facebook or check the library
the Animal Craze. Space for the website linked from www.hopedPetting Zoo is limited, so we are ale-ma.gov – and be sure to add
asking patrons to call and register the Mobile App to your phone for
for either the 11:00 or 11:30 ses- up-t0-date reminders.
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FEBRUARY 2016 - HOPEDALE SR. CENTER ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
9:00 am
Yoga
1:00 pm
Bridge
8
Safe Exercise
9:00 am
PANERA BREAD
15
Sr. Center Closed
For President’s Day
THURSDAY
2
10:00 am Safe Exercise
PANERA BREAD
12:00 pm Lunch @ Sr. Center
Ham Sandwiches & Soup
1:00 pm BINGO
10:00 am
WEDNESDAY
9
Walmart Trip
9:00 am
Yoga
1:00 pm
Bridge
9:00 am
16
Yoga
1:00 pm
Bridge
22
1:00 pm
23
Yoga
1:00 pm
Bridge
BINGO
PANERA BREAD
1:00 pm
9:00 am
FRIDAY
3
9:00 am Health Nurse
10:00 am
9:00 am
Safe Exercise
1:00 pm Tech Assistance
10
9:00 am
10:00 am
4
Grocery
Market Basket
Safe Exercise
Sr. Center Closes at
12:30pm
11
Yoga
11:30 am
COA lunch @
Sacred Heart
11:30 am
Valentine’s Day Lunch @
Sr. Center
Meal : Meat Loaf & Mashed
Potatoes
17
9:00 am Health Nurse
1:00pm
Mens’ Book
Club
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
Grocery
Market Basket
Safe Exercise
Yoga
Providence
12
10:00 am Arthritis Exercise
12:30pm
19
18
Flower Show
12:30pm
Trip
Knitters
COA Monthly Mtg.
24
25
9:00 am
11:30 am
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Yoga
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Eye Care Facts and Myths
By: Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D.,
Milford Franklin Eye Center
We have all been told by someone at some time, “You’ll hurt
your eyes if you do that!” But do
you really know what is or is not
good for your eyes? Test yourself
with the following true or false
statements:
“Reading in dim light is harmful to your eyes.”
False. Using your eyes in dim
light does not damage them.
However, good lighting does
make reading easier and can
prevent eye fatigue.
“Using computers can damage
your eyes.”
False. Working on computers
will not harm your eyes. Often,
when using a computer for long
periods of time, just as when reading or doing other close work, you
blink less often than normal. This
reduced rate of blinking makes
your eyes dry, which may lead to
the feeling of eyestrain or fatigue.
Try to take regular breaks to
look up or across the room. This
should relieve the feeling of strain
on your eyes. Keep the monitor
between 18 to 24 inches from
your face and at a slight down-
ward angle. Also consider the use
of artificial tears. If your vision
blurs or your eyes tire easily, you
should have your eyes examined
by an ophthalmologist.
“Wearing the wrong kind of
eyeglasses damages your eyes.”
False. Eyeglasses are devices
used to sharpen your vision.
Although correct eyeglasses or
contacts help you to see clearly,
wearing a pair with the wrong
lenses, or not wearing glasses at
all, will not physically damage
your eyes. However, children less
than 8-years-old who need eyeglasses should wear their own
prescription to prevent the possibility of developing amblyopia or
“lazy eye.”
“Children outgrow crossed or
misaligned eyes.”
False. Children do not outgrow
crossed eyes. A child whose eyes
are misaligned may develop poor
vision in one eye because the
brain will “turn off ” or ignore
the image from the misaligned or
lazy eye. Children who appear to
have misaligned eyes should be
examined by an ophthalmologist.
“Learning disabilities are
caused by eye problems.”
False. Difficulties with reading,
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mathematics, and other learning
problems in children are often
referred to as learning disabilities.
There is no strong evidence that
vision problems cause learning
disabilities.
“Sitting close to the television
can damage children’s eyes.”
False. Children can focus at
close distance without eyestrain
better than adults. They often
develop the habit of holding
reading materials close to their
eyes or sitting right in front of the
television. There is no evidence
that this damages their eyes.
“People with weak eyes should
avoid reading fine print.”
False. It is said that people
with weak eyes or people who
wear glasses will “wear out” their
eyes sooner if they read fine print
or do detail work. The eye more
closely resembles a camera than
a muscle. A camera will not wear
out sooner just because it is used
to photograph intricate detail.
“Wearing eyeglasses will cause
you to become dependent on
them.”
False. Eyeglasses are used to
correct blurry vision. Since clear
vision with eyeglasses is preferable
to uncorrected vision, you may
find that you want to wear your
eyeglasses more often. Although
it may feel as if you are becoming
dependent on your eyeglasses, you
are actually just getting used to
seeing clearly.
“Older people who gain ‘second sight’ may be developing
cataracts.”
True. Older individuals
who wear reading eyeglasses
sometimes find themselves able to
read without their eyeglasses and
think their eyesight is improving.
The truth is they are becoming
more nearsighted, which can
be a sign of early cataract
development.
“A cataract must be ‘ripe’ before it is removed.”
False. With older surgical
techniques, it was thought to be
safer to remove a cataract when it
was “ripe.” With today’s modern
surgical procedures, a cataract
can be removed whenever it
begins to interfere with a person’s
lifestyle. “Contact lenses can prevent
nearsightedness from getting
worse.”
False. Some people have
been led to believe that wearing
contact lenses will permanently
correct nearsightedness so that
eventually they won’t need either
contacts or eyeglasses. There is
no evidence that wearing contact
lenses produces an improvement
in vision. “Eyes can be transplanted.”
False. Medical science has no
way to transplant whole eyes. Our
eyes are connected to the brain by
the optic nerve. Because of this,
the eye is never removed from its
socket during surgery. The cornea, the clear front part of the
eye, has been successfully trans-
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“Laser assisted cataract surgery is the same as traditional
cataract surgery.”
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The same laser used in bladeless
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day after the surgery. This becomes even more critical if you
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Living Healthy
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Philip J. Ciaramicoli, Jr.,
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Deirdre L. Kathman, DO to TriCounty’s medical staff. Dr. Kathman joins Theresa Arpin, MD;
Jane Curl, MD; Frederick Curley,
MD; Michael McCormick, MD;
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Tri-County’s Lung, Allergy and
Sleep Specialists location.
Dr. Kathman received her
medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her
residency in Internal Medicine
and a fellowship in Pulmonary
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UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Dr. Kathman is board certified
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February 2016
Alumni Grant Funds Computer Lab Upgrade
By Lori J. Koller
informative media.” The Computer Lab, which serves grades
seven through twelve, introduces
students to software applications
used to produce multimedia projects and presentations, according
to Principal Derek Atherton, who
added that the Alumni grant has
been “a windfall, exciting and
greatly appreciated.” Alumni
Board member Ellen Alves noted
that the group gave $35,000 in
grants to the Hopedale Public
Schools over the past year, ranging “from computers, to funding
student leadership seminars, to
performances of Shakespeare’s
Macbeth.” Ms. Alves added that
“tax-deductible contributions to
the Alumni Association can be
designated for student scholarships or for academic grants.”
Contact the Association at [email protected].
By his estimation, the Multimedia Computer Lab was on
“its last legs.” Tom Fischer, Unified Arts Department Head and
Multimedia Design Teacher at
Hopedale Junior-Senior High
School said recently that “we
are now running at a technological level that matches the speed
and consistency that most students have come to expect.” The
giant leap ahead was the result,
Mr. Fischer said, of an academic
grant from the Hopedale High
School Alumni Association.
The Association recently provided the lab with a $15,000
grant that the school used to
buy state-of-the-art computers,
monitors and other equipment.
The impact, said Mr. Fischer, is
his students’ ability to “create,
present and distribute engaging,
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Stony Brook Announces Its February Programming
We do winter right at Stony Brook!
Stony Brook Story Time on
Wednesdays, February 3 & 24,
from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Jessica Watson invites you to explore a variety
of nature themes and discovery
with some picture books, games
and interactive play. Similar to
our “We Are Nature” children’s
program, minus the outdoor exploration, you and your children
will have a chance to explore, connect and ponder our relationship
with nature in the comfort of the
indoors. Ages 2.0 to 6 with a caregiver. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person
per session.
We Are Nature on Thursdays, February 4, 18, & 25, from
11 a.m. to noon. Join Ms. Jessica
for a developmental nature program that encourages toddlers to
discover the wonders of nature as
they learn more about themselves.
How do bats hear? Do we communicate like bees? What do birds
do in the winter? Explore these
questions through an interactive
program utilizing discovery tables,
crafts, music, story time and short
trail walks on the property. Each
week offers different themes and
questions for these little explorers
to ponder. Leave with a tired toddler, some “homework” and new
enthusiasm for our natural world.
Ages 2.5 to 5 with a care-giver.
Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per
session.
Who’s Out There: Winter
Wildlife Prowl on Fridays, February 5 and/or 19, from 6 to
7:30 p.m. Explore the fascinating world of Stony Brook after
dark, timed to the moon phases.
You never know what you will
find on a walk around the trails
after sunset. We’ll start with an illustrated discussion of the many
creatures that roam the wetlands,
fields, and forest after dark. We’ll
practice our owl hoots and take a
look at what makes these critters
so special, then head out on the
trail to look and listen. After our
walk we’ll warm up with some
hot chocolate. Minimum age 7.
Fee: $8m/$11nm per person per
session.
Tiny Trekkers on Saturdays,
February 6 and January 20,
from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Start
your weekend off right with a
fun and knowledgeable Stony
Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. 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. So come and
join the fun. This
month’s themes:
Owls on the Prowl/
Oh, Deer. Ages 2.9
to 6 with a parent.
Fee: $5m/$6nm
per person per session.
Brunch with
the Eagles on
Sunday, February
7, from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. The open
water of the Connecticut River is a
great place to find
Bald Eagles during the winter. The river attracts
a variety of raptors, water fowl,
and other birds as they search for
food during the wintertime. Join
Doug Williams and Karen Stein
for this captivating road trip to
Connecticut. We will travel by van
from Stony Brook with plenty of
stops along the river to scope out
the birds before heading to the
Griswold Inn to partake of their
traditional Hunt Brunch. After
our meal we will walk down to
the dock in Essex for one last look
at the river before heading back
home. Fee: $96m/ $120nm (includes lunch).
Sweets for the Tweets on
Saturday, February 13, from 2 to
4 p.m. Let’s make a valentine for
the birds with seeds, dried fruits,
popcorn and other delicious items!
You can either bring your treat
home or hang it at Stony Brook.
We will end the program with a
short walk to look for birds. Mini-
mum age 5. Fee: $8m/$10nm per
person.
February Vacation Week:
Tuesday, February 16 thru Friday,
February 19, from 9 a.m. to 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 week. We know how to
make learning fun! Themes: Tues,
Frosty Fun; Wed, Frozen Frogs;
Thurs, Super Slimy Science; Fri,
Buried Treasure. Grades K-5. Fee:
$45m/$50nm per day.
Build a Backyard Birdhouse
on Sunday, February 21, from
2 to 4 p.m. February is a perfect
time to think and talk about how
we can help bring some excitement to our neighborhoods. We
will identify the housing needs of
several species of birds (bluebirds,
chickadees and Carolina wrens)
that breed in our area. Learn what
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Winter Star Search on Friday,
February 26, from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. Join us for an evening of
star gazing. We will use telescopes
and binoculars to search out and
view the planets, stars and galaxies of the winter sky. Learn techniques for navigating from point
to point in the night sky from
our guides for this evening. Do
you know the winter constellations? This is your opportunity to get a guided tour.
We’ll provide the hot chocolate! Minimum age 6. Fee:
$10m/$12nm per person.
Family Tracking on Saturday, February 27, from 10:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There are
hints of life everywhere in
the winter. Become an expert
tracker and enjoy a morning
of winter exploration in search
of animal tracks and signs of
deer, coyote, fox, fisher, otter,
mink, rabbit, and mice. Hiking will be light to moderate.
Dress in many layers and
boots, as the majority of this
program will be outdoors. Fee:
$7adult, $6childmember/$9adult,
$7childnon-member.
Pre-registration is required for
all programs (except as noted).
For more details, visit the Mass
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ALL STAR
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had a lot to do with her team’s
success.
“Lauren has been a pivotal
and key player to our program
since she stepped onto the court
her freshman year,” Coach Andrew Mainini said. “I’d like to
take the credit for how she plays
on the court, but I can’t. She’s a
natural who has a knack for playing defense; she’s very instinctive
and can remember everything
every coach has ever taught her.”
Playing libero, the team’s defensive specialist, outside of her
very first game with the varsity
squad was basically her position
from the start.
“Her freshman year was my
first with Hopedale and I didn’t
really know anything about the
team so I asked the girls where
they played. Three girls (2 with
varsity experience and Lauren)
were the only ones to say defense,” the coach said. “That first
match each of them got to be the
libero for one match. Lauren
played the third match and immediately won the position and
we’ve never looked back.”
Kelly got involved in volleyball just before the seventh grade.
Her older sister, Megan, two
years older than her was playing
the sport and the younger sibling
was tagging along.
“I would watch her play and
then just realized that I wanted
to play as the girls seemed to be
constantly involved. I had played
basketball and softball, but you’re
not involved in every single play
like volleyball,” Kelly said. “I
noticed the libero diving all over
the court and thought that was
awesome and something that I
wanted to do.”
Although believing that she
could play the sport with the
upper classmen in high school,
the incoming freshman was still
somewhat anxious about taking
the court.
“At first there was a nervous
emotion, especially with my older
sister on the team because she
didn’t make varsity until he was
a sophomore,” Kelly said. “Being
the youngest person on the team,
I had had so many girls to look
up to.”
It was her older sister that
helped her get through that first
year. In addition to being her
older sister she was her best friend
as well as her captain. With
Megan playing outside hitter and
Lauren as the libero the two had
a sister bond on the court.
This past season Kelly was
honored with DVC All Star status
as well as being named the team’s
MVP; two awards she was totally
stunned by.
“Being named to the All Star
team was amazing, to be recognized by others says a lot about
the way you play the game.
It’s something they do because
you’re good, not because they’re
required to do,” she said. “When
the coach named me team MVP
he really surprised me as seniors
are the ones who usually get all
the attention.”
While Kelly may not believe
that she was deserving of the
award her coach certainly did.
“Statistically she was better
last year, but that was mainly
because we didn’t have a strong
offense. Her numbers may have
been down, but it didn’t mean
any lesser intensity on her part,”
Mainini said. “She was our most
consistent player. I thought hard
about this one – if I took one
player off the court who would
make the biggest difference. I
kept coming back to Lauren; she
would be the biggest blow to this
team.”
Although only playing volleyball, Kelly is consistently on the
go. During the week the junior
is busy with Class President duties as well as being the Student
Council Vice President. On the
weekends she plays club volleyball. She is hoping to one day
play the sport in college.
“I definitely want to play in
college, but I’m not exactly sire
which division or where,” Kelly
said. “At this point of my career
I will do whatever it takes to get
there.”
With still another year to suit
up for the Blue Raiders, Kelly
should only improve. And that
improvement will not only help
her to get into college, but will
also help her team get to that next
milestone – Sectional Champions.
February 2016
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Sports
Espanet a Major Plus for Hopedale Hoop Squad
By KEN HAMWEY
Staff Sports Writer
Brian Espanet is an extremely
talented three-sport athlete but
what makes him special is the
way he strives to be a team-oriented player.
The 6-foot-4, 180-pound junior at Hopedale High has been
an all-star selection in football,
basketball and baseball, he’s
competed in six district championship finals and he’s already
drawing interest from college
recruiters for football and baseball. Espanet is a wide receiver/
defensive back, an infielder and
a power forward/center.
His individual statistics
are impressive — .428 batting average as a sophomore, 7
touchdown receptions and 7 interceptions as a junior, and 11.5
points and 9 rebounds a game
as a sophomore. The numbers
show he’s a capable competitor
but they don’t reveal what makes
him tick.
“I’d much prefer victories
over statistics,’’ Espanet said. “I
try to be a good teammate and
a positive influence. What’s important is to perform whatever
role you’ve been assigned.’’
A top-notch baseball player
for Milford’s American Legion
squad for the last two summers,
Espanet doesn’t view spending hot days in July and August
fielding ground balls as a chore.
A telling quote about his character and passion for competing
came after a Legion game when
he said: “I consider playing Legion baseball a blessing, not a
burden.’’
This winter, Espanet has
been a burden for opposing basketball teams in the Dual Valley
Conference. He’s averaging 15.4
points and 8 rebounds for the
Blue Raiders who’ve been on
top of the league standings from
the start (8-3 overall record after
11 games). Espanet’s physical
and aggressive style has been a
major plus whether he’s battling
for a rebound, blocking a shot,
passing for an assist or pulling
up for a mid-range jumper.
“I try to do whatever it takes
to win,’’ he said. “An assist is just
as rewarding as scoring. Our
coach (Tony Cordani) always
emphasizes that it’s our shot, not
your shot.’’
And, Cordani, who’s guided
Hopedale to the district finals
the last three years, is acutely
aware that Espanet has all the
tools to help the Blue Raiders
advance deep into the playoffs
again. “Brian has good touch
around the hoop,’’ Cordani
said. “He has a solid inside and
outside game, and he can shoot
threes. His size and strength
make him a dominant player
inside and he’s an excellent rebounder and defender.’’
Espanet has had his share of
memorable games, like this season’s Hutchinson Tournament
in Bellingham. He didn’t score
a plethora of points but his rebounding and defense were
strong and earned him MVP
honors as Hopedale won the
tourney title over Dedham. “I
had a season low of nine points
against Dedham but our team
played solid defense and jelled,’’
he said. “Counting the tourney,
we won six straight games and
that really got us rolling.’’
Espanet, however, vividly remembers Hopedale’s 10-point
victory over St. Mary’s of Lynn
last year when he scored 25
points and pulled down nine
rebounds. “I hit a lot of jumpers, made free throws and had
a pair of threes,’’ he noted. “I
had a good overall game and it
was a win.’’
So far, Espanet has been on
district title teams in basketball
(beating Sutton in his freshman
season) and in baseball (defeating Oxford as a sophomore).
The baseball title is his top
thrill so far. “Beating Oxford
was great because we sent our
seniors out on a winning note,’’
he said. “I started at second base
and played with seven seniors.
Hitting third in the lineup made
me feel like more of a leader on
that team.’’
Espanet points to a pair of
his hoop teammates this year as
quality leaders —forward Tyler
Miller and center/forward Chris
Carron. “They can score and rebound,’’ Espanet said. “Tyler is
smart and smooth while Chris
is an aggressive rebounder who
takes good shots.’’
Calling Cordani “a great
coach,’’ Espanet admires his
style. “Coach Cordani has high
expectations for his players and
he demands a full effort. His patience is a plus.’’
Espanet’s philosophy of
competing is basic — give 100
percent and play to win. And,
it’s likely that mindset will help
him and his teammates achieve
their goal of winning the DVC
and going deep into the district
tourney with an eye on capturing that title.
“We’ve got to keep working hard and stay sharp on defense,’’ Espanet emphasized.
“Staying in good condition and
being injury-free are the keys.
I don’t have any specific individual goals. But, if I’m asked
to shoulder some of our scoring
needs, I’ll take high percentage
shots that hopefully will help us
win.’’
A good student, Espanet is
undecided on where he’ll attend
college. If football is in his future, he likes what he’s seen of
Coastal Carolina and the University of New Hampshire.
Espanet no doubt has a
promising future at the college
level. Evidence of that promise
came when he was 13 years old
playing youth basketball. He
scored 27 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, had 10 blocks, 8 steals
and 6 assists.
Those numbers tell a story
— that Brian Espanet is the
total package and being a team
player is what makes him tick.
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February 2016
‘Finest Hours’ Team to Speak at Dean March 3, 2016
Event Part of Dean College Leadership Lecture Series
Dean College is honored to
host both the producer and the
author of Walt Disney Pictures
new epic The Finest Hours for
the Dean College Leadership Institute Leadership In Action Lecture Series on Thursday March
3, 2016.
The Leadership Series offers
a unique and interactive opportunity for students, alumni, and
the local community to interact
with today’s business leaders.
Acclaimed film producer
Dorothy Aufiero will be joined
by bestselling author Casey
Sherman to discuss their incred-
ible journey together from page
to screen. The Finest Hours is
set for worldwide release beginning on January 29, 2016. The
film chronicles the greatest Coast
Guard rescue in American history in February, 1952 off Cape
Cod and stars Chris Pine, Casey
Affleck, Eric Bana, Ben Foster
and Holliday Grainger. The Finest Hours was filmed entirely in
Massachusetts. “We are thrilled to be joined
by the creative forces behind
this major motion picture,” said
Dr. Paula Rooney, President of
Dean College. “Both Ms. Au-
fiero and Mr. Sherman work
here in Massachusetts and the
Dean College community looks
forward to a memorable event
as they discuss the challenges
and the triumphs behind their
cinematic achievement.”
Dorothy Aufiero has also
developed several of the most
memorable motion pictures
ever filmed in Massachusetts including the Oscar-winning The
Fighter, starring Mark Wahlberg
and Christian Bale, and the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting,
starring Matt Damon and Ben
Affleck. Aufiero also served as
executive producer for the smash
television hit “Queer Eye for the
Straight Guy.”
Casey Sherman is a national
bestselling author of eight books
including Search for the Strangler (about his re-investigation
of the notorious Boston Strangler case), Bad Blood, Animal
and Boston Strong. Sherman has
also served as a guest analyst on
CNN and FOX News.
Mr. Sherman and Ms. Aufiero are currently working on
a feature film project based on
Boston Strong to star Mark
Wahlberg and directed by Peter
Berg of Lone Survivor fame.
Production is expected to begin
this spring.
The speaking program will
begin at 4 p.m. in the Guidrey
Center at Dean College, 99
Main Street, Franklin, on March 3, 2014. The program is FREE
and open to the public. Registration is required as seating is limited. For more information and
to register, visit the Dean College
website www.dean.edu.
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The Palladino School of
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5 Things To Consider Before Expanding Your Home
Homeowners who feel their
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questions may come to mind
when homeowners are considering adding on to an existing
home.
the renovations, and you may
consider refinancing your
home. Make sure it is a smart
time financially to do so based
on current real estate market
conditions. Also know that
additions will likely increase
your home insurance coverage needs. Consult with the
insurance company about estimated charges and any restrictions they have.
Expanding a home requires
careful consideration. While the
end results can be spectacular,
expansion is typically a long and
costly process that will impede
on the lifestyles of a home’s inhabitants during the renovation
process. Expect loud noises, work
crews and sawdust throughout
the project. Depending on which
areas are being renovated, residents may feel their lives are in
upheaval until the expansion
project has been completed.
5. Consider a standalone structure when mulling over your
options. Sometimes the cost
of putting up a free-standing
office or another structure on
your property may end up
being less expansive than expanding on what you already
have. Think creatively and
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before committing to a project.
Familiarizing yourself with
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way can make planning and coping that much easier.
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