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Teens Take Service Trip to Gulf Coast Four Soar to Eagle

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By PatriCk CoLeman

The accomplishments of four Wrentham Boy Scouts were celebrated at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor last month. Sean Pazurchek, Sean Turner and brothers William and Patrick O’Rourke each were recognized for earning Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle.

The world became a little bigger for six teenagers from Wrentham and Norfolk after participating in a service trip down in Gulf Port, Mississippi.

The youth group, members of St. Mary and St. Jude parishes, went to work on homes and helped families still feeling the effects of Hurricane Katrina which hit the Gulf Coast with devastating force on August 23rd, 2005 – 8 years ago.

On the trip were Kristina Otsby from Norfolk and Ross Adams, Ross Carey, Jamie Deschenes, Jessica Pink, and Joe Purdue from Wrentham. Adults from the Parish of St. Mary that attended included Fr. Bill Lohan and director of youth faith formation Bob Collins.

The group worked on construction projects, landscaping, and was exposed to poverty and the cultural differences between the North and the South. “In a sense you’re acting as an ambassador to this region which clearly has unique ideas about the past,” said Collins.

The Wrentham and Norfolk teens spent most of their time doing physically demanding construction work such as dry walling, installing plumb-

What made the court of honor particularly unique was that the four scouts waited for each other to achieve the rank before holding the celebration. The scouts wanted to share their day with each other. Troop 131 Scoutmaster Alan Plantamura commented on this explaining to friends and family of the scouts that the four already were Eagle Scouts, and today was just when they were being recognized for earning the distinction. “These four have been together for well over 10 years…from the beginning as Tiger Scouts,” Plantamura explained. “It was selfless of them to wait for the others to achieve Eagle.”

Pictured Left to right: Fr. Bill Lohan, Ross Carey, Ross Adams, Joe Purdue, Kristina Otsby, Jamie Deschenes, Jessica Pink

ing, planting trees, and painting. “It was a lot of work,” said Wrentham’s Ross Adams. “My work was landscaping and with the heat and working all day, it was physically difficult.”

The other part of the experience was to meet the people from Mississippi.

“What was unique about this service trip was the cultural piece,” Collins said. “There isn’t a ton of outside influence into this area. I think the kids got a good experience on that one.”

The differences between life in the South and North were apparent right from the start of the trip. Collins described seeing poverty, children running around with no shoes, and there were concerns about poisonous snakes. He even said they had to worry about a group of rescued pit bulls chained up nearby. “I don’t

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It takes years of dedication to earn the rank of Eagle and only 7 percent of all boys that enter scouting will make it.

The requirements are challenging and touch upon leadership, service, and outdoor skills. The scouts need to earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate mastery of a wide variety of scouting skills. They also need to hold positions of leadership within the Troop and each must organize and manage an extensive service project that benefits the community.

The new Eagle scouts each spearheaded unique projects at very different locations in the community.

Turner created a walking trail at Wrentham’s Senior Center. He managed a team of volunteers that built a paved path that runs 1/15th of a mile. A bench was added for rest-

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“I’m not entirely sure how rescued they were because they were chained up under the house.”

group of teens from Sharon, MA, worked on repairs to the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library which still operates in memory of the president of the Confederacy.

“The Jefferson Davis Library was included because of tourism,” Collins said. “It brings a lot of tourists to the area.”

The youths were exposed to signs of the old South and racism that still is prevalent in that part of the country. The Confederate flag could be seen for sale in local stores and on clothes. Some of the people they worked with openly used racially charged words and Collins, who spent time with a

Wrentham’s Jessica Pink, a high school junior, was surprised to see the Confederate flag so prominently displayed. “It is really diverse and there is still racial segregation,” she said. “It’s not showing through like with a white water fountain or a black water fountain. The man I was working

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While, the cultural aspects were a big part of the learning experience, the other component was helping people. Pink spent most of her time in Mississippi working with an older man named Francis, but everyone called him Skip. Pink and her group stained Skip’s deck, did repairs to his orange trees, and helped place a statue of St. Mary on his land.

While his home was rebuilt after being completely destroyed by Katrina, people still came to help Skip with his land because he suffers from

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While they worked with Skip, he told the group about how he was once a firefighter and later went into the restaurant business. He had moved to Mississippi just days before Katrina hit. He also lost his adult daughter two years ago.

“He’s been through a lot in his lifetime,” Pink said. “Even though all this stuff has happened, he still wants to keep doing more and more. He wants to give and help in whatever way possible.”

Pink said that Skip was working on a poster filled with pictures of his life that he wants displayed when he dies. “It was pretty large, and it had all the pictures of him with his family because he wants it to be shown at his wake,” she said. “He will pass away soon, and he was accepting of it. He knew his time was coming and he was trying to make the most of it. He wanted to show everyone how much he lived and that he had a lot of experiences that he enjoyed.”

One of the lessons Pink took from the trip was to appreciate life more. “Up here everyone is on the go and always doing something,” she said. “I think coming back here to Wrentham, I need to take a step back. There is not always something to do all the time. It’s ok to relax and just enjoy life.

After Katrina hit, they really realized things can be destroyed so fast that you need to enjoy life, enjoy what you have while you have it because it might be taken away.”

Pink added, “The things I saw and experienced were life changing. I’m so grateful. I’m blessed that my parents provided me the opportunity to go.”

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ing and bird watching. In total, the entire project took more than 100 volunteer hours to accomplish.

Pazurchek spent eight months, with 150 total volunteer hours on his project, working on trails

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and presenting each with a flower.

Plantamura said that these four scouts were a key part of Troop 131. “These four are really the core group of Troop 131,” he said.

“They have shown their honor and skills throughout their program.”

Turner graduated from King Philip this past June and will at-

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Wrentham Day 2013 and Cracker-Barrel Classic The 32nd Annual Wrentham Day and Wrentham Wroad Wrace will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Wrentham Day is a great community event that offers something for all ages.

There will be informational booths and vendors selling their goods, as well as crafts and games. Some of the highlights of the day are the Wrentham Wroad Wrace, the Giant Banana Split sponsored by the Wrentham Lions Club, the Pioneer Engine Company's clam chowder, and the traditional burgers and hot dogs served up by the Wrentham Youth Baseball/Softball Association.

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Cracker-Barrel Classic Start training for the Cracker-Barrel Road Race / Walk and help raise money for the Wrentham Developmental Center. Held on September 14th, the 3.1 mile race is around scenic country roads (flat, no hills) and there are time splits at one and two miles. Water stations are along the course and at the finish. Start time is at 9 a.m. The Cracker-Barrel Classic is a great day for the family. There will be live entertainment, hayrides, food booths, agricultural exhibits, crafts, magicians, animal shows, jugglers, balloon rides and face painters. To register, visit www.crackerbarrelclassic.com.

From left to right: Patrick O'Rourke, Sean Turner, Sean Pazurchek and William O''Rourke.

around Wrentham Elementary Schools. He created one new path between the schools and the ball fields and also cleared two existing paths. Erosion control steps were installed, a walkway over a wet area was constructed, and mulch was added.

Both O’Rourkes worked on project at Birchwald Conservation Area. William cleared an area of invasive plants at and built three large bat houses. Patrick built a trail with a water crossing and connected two existing trails.

Representing the town,Joseph Botaish, chair of the Board of Selectmen, noted that all four projects would never have happened without the efforts of the four scouts. “Each one has made a contribution to the community that we couldn’t afford to do,” he explained.

State Senator Richard Ross thanked the parents for their efforts in raising the Eagle Scouts and said that the accomplishment was significant. He also noted that people will always look for these scouts to fill leadership roles. “Scouting is a tough road to choose,” he explained. “I never made Eagle and I always regretted it.”

Each scout spoke reminiscing

William O’Rourke also credited his parents with pushing him towards the rank. “I would not have made it this far,” he said.

Pazurchek remembered the opportunities he had to demonstrate leadership, how he learned the importance of nature, and thanked everyone that guided him, especially his parents. He added, “My family has always been there and supported me.”

Turner thanked his parents for their help throughout his scouting days and made a special presentation to the women that helped him on his journey from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts by calling them up

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The Wrentham Cultural Council looks for benefit to the community and how it will engage residents. Local artists are given preference. The quality of the project and evidence to carry through the project will both be looked at closely.

Answer all questions clearly and completely. Original applications must be postmarked no later than October 15. Submit original and 8 copies (the copies only may be substituted by sending one copy electronically to wrenthamculturalcouncil@gmail.com). Include only one set of supporting materials.

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Celebrate an Authentic Oktoberfest in Walpole If a trip to Germany is not in the household budget, the next best alternative is attending the Oktoberfest hosted by the Boylston Schul-Verein, German-American Club, in Walpole. Close out the summer with this fantastic ethnic festival, on either Saturday, September 7, 12-11 p.m., or Sunday, September 8, 12-6 p.m.

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Got a taste for German fare? Authentic cuisine is served throughout the day that includes German sausage, potato salad, sauerkraut and potato pancakes, cakes and pastries we well as those stand-by favorites of hamburgers, hotdogs, pretzels and popcorn. Of course ethnic spirits will also be available, such as Warsteiner Oktoberfest (Draft), Warsteiner Dark (Draft),

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In addition, there will be various kid's games, pony rides and target shooting and on Saturday, at 5 p.m., there will be an exhibition by the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) in full-contact medieval fighting. There will also be several local vendors offering traditional German crafts and items.

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Franklin School for the Performing Arts Calendar Announcement The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold Open Houses on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 38 Main Street in Franklin. The community is invited to meet FSPA faculty and staff, tour the facility and learn about the school’s extensive programs in music, dance and drama. Whether for recreational interest or serious study, prospective students and families will have the opportunity to hear about performing arts classes for all ages and experience levels. Registration is ongoing for all fall programs. Beginners are welcome and encouraged! For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668. Visit online at www.fspaonline.com.

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FPAC Announces Open Auditions for The Nutcracker The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for The Nutcracker on Sunday, September 29 at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), 38 Main Street, in Franklin. Students, ages 6 and older, from all area dance schools are welcome.

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Wrentham Native Works to Keep Bagram's Airfield Safe Master Sgt. Ronald Lilja, a native of Wrentham, MA, and a member of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, works to keep the Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan running safely.

By Staff Sgt. StePhenie Wade, 455th exPeditionary Wing PuBLiC affairS AIRFIELD, BAGRAM Afghanistan -- What is tall, bushy and green all over?

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"The airfield is our number one priority here," said Staff Sgt. Richard Skinner, 455th ECES heavy equipment journeyman deployed from Little Rock Air National Guard, Ark. "Without it, there would be no Air Force. During the hours of day light I spend all my time outside cutting grass to ensure that aircraft can fly safely."

At first it may not seem that mowing grass is essential for safe airfield operations but it's very important when you consider what lives in the grass.

Houten, due to CE's grass cutting efforts the bird strikes here during the months of June and July, are the lowest the base has experienced in five years.

"Grass is a main contribution to bird strikes because the birds hide it," said Master Sgt. Ronald Lilja 455th ECES supervisor of heavy equipment and vegetation deployed from a Rhode Island Air National Guard Base and native of Wrentham, Mass. "When the aircraft take off or land it scares the birds, they fly into the air causing the following aircraft to receive bird strikes, therefore if we keep the grass low it will reduce bird strikes."

"The bird strikes have decreased by 70 percent," said Van Houten, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing flight safety deployed from RAF Lakenheath and native of Mount Vernon, Ohio. "No aircraft have been damaged by bird strikes throughout their entire rotation thus far."

The ultimate goal is to make the airfield un-hospitable to pests. The Safety Office coordinates with the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron to trim or remove the vegetation that grows between runways and taxiways. According to Master Sgt. Andrew Van

The 455th ECES took over the grass cutting mission this year mowing it during the spring, summer and fall.

"There wasn't a contract in place and the one that was proposed, $1.8 million for a two year contract, was too expensive," said Van Houten. "Basically it would cost the U.S. government $300,000 to mow it each time."

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FPAC’s Les Misérables Features Many Area Performers The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents the acclaimed, recordbreaking musical Les Misérables on October 18, 19 and 20 at the New England Chapel, located at 40 Kenwood Circle in Franklin. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.

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Kretzmer and book by Alain Boublil, Les Misérables has enjoyed a storied presence on the world stage for 28 years and has earned the distinction of being the world’s longest-running musical. The show’s enduring appeal may be attributed to its memorable characters, moving score and epic storyline. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the musical’s Tony Award-winning score includes such beloved songs as “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing,” “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own” and “One Day More.”

FPAC is one of the first performing arts companies in the region to receive the rights to present the full-length musical theater classic.

Open auditions for FPAC’s production drew some 200 performers from the region. The talented cast represents more than 20 area communities. Featured roles will be portrayed by Madi Asgeirsson (Cosette), Graham Hancock (Marius), Nick Paone (Jean Valjean), Alicia Rivera (Eponine) and Kellie

Stamp (Madame Thénardier) from Franklin; Catherine Oliviere (Young Cosette) from Easton; Sam Evans (Gavroche) from Medfield; Alan Mercer (Thénardier) from Medway; Matt Orell (Enjolras) from Stoughton; and Aaron Andrade (Javert) from Lincoln, Rhode Island.

The large ensemble cast includes Bonnie Harper from Bellingham; Lisa Oliviere from Easton; Adriane D’Amato from Foxboro; Janene Asgeirsson, Jason Barney, Ken Barney, Lily Barney, Claire Bauer, Julia Buccella Christine DiMartino, Kendra Dombroski, Emily Dutton, Greg Dutton, Lori Dutton, Charley Eastman, Mia Fleischer, Aaron Frangillo, Ali Funkhouser, Anna Grasso, Brandon Hancock, Wendy Jones, Ed Jones, Jocelyn Jones, Alexa Katsaros, Greg Leach, Catherine LeClair, Gary Mandia, Laura Mandia, Teagan McStay, Debra Packard, Chuck Peters, Guy Rezendes, Hannah Rezendes, Madison Rezendes, Andrew Rizoli, Kelly Sabini, Emma Sbor-

September 1, 2013 don, Lindsey Sparages, Lauren Szczepanowski, Katherine Waples, Michele Webster, William Weiss, Peter Wyner and Zolnowski from Delaney Franklin; Michael Fajardo, Anthony Huntington and Tony Weissinger from Hopkinton; Greta DiGiorgio from Jamaica Plain; Sarah Bonde, Alison Mandell, Angela Salisbury, Alex Vancura and Nicole Vancura from Medfield; David Lee from Medford; Maddy Williams from Medway; Sydney Cozzolino from Mendon; Katie Gray and Bridget Madden from Milford; Brian Steiner and Nicholas Steiner from Millis; Abigail McDonough from Norfolk; Amanda Flynn from Plainville; Daniel Pascarelli from Quincy; Kelsey Ryan from Salisbury; Mairead Nee from Walpole; and Jenna McDermott and Elena Rouse from Wrentham. Cast members from Rhode Island include Andrew Faria of East Providence, Casey Andrade of Lincoln and Kate Fitzgerald of Warwick.

Tickets prices for Les Misérables are $28 and $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com.

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Fire Department Receives Donation Thomas DiPlacido, President of DiPlacido Development, along with the firm's employees, donated a fire ventilation saw to the Norfolk Fire Department last week during a presentation at the Village at River's Edge, a 55 and older residential development located off Route 115 in the north area of Norfolk.

Present for the presentation were DiPlacido (left), Fire Chief Coleman Bushnell (third in from right) accompanied by Firefighter/Paramedic John Zajac (second in from right)

and Lt/EMT Jack Kelley (left).

Bushnell pointed out that with-

out the support of the private sector, the department's ability to replace aging capital equipment is exceedingly difficult during these trying fiscal times. "DiPlacido Development has long been recognized as a proponent of emergency services provided by the Fire Department," Bushnell said. "Their support today ensures for the safety of our firefighters who must gain access to the roof of a burning structure to vent smoke, toxic gases and fire. Words can not adequately portray are thanks for this second donation."

Bushnell says the saw has been placed into service on the Department's ladder truck.

Wampum House Tale Remembered Last month, the cover story of Norfolk Wrentham News was about Wrentham Historical Commission’s efforts to restore the Wampum House located in Wampum Corner. In the article, Wrentham Historical Commission Chair, Greg Stahl, commented on a date found on the house’s chimney. "When the Town bought the Wampum House (1973) there was a date on the chimney that read ‘1694’ but subsequent research has failed to verify that date," Stahl said.

ers that lived in the ‘1694’ house [Wampum House] at that time were the Sturtevants. Mr. Sturtevant told my mother and father that in the basement of the house he found the date 1694 on a post or something down there and he decided that was when the house was built so he put the date on the chimney.”

Burkel continued, “I don't know if there is any truth to his story, but he told it to Dad and Mom.”

A former neighbor, Fred Burkel, wrote in to share some information on the mysterious date. Burkel wrote:

“I grew up next door to this house at 667 South St. from 1948 to 1960. Dad and Mom stayed in the house till 1972 when it was torn down to make way for the 667 South St. Plaza.. The own-

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It’s a New England Clambake and Chicken Barbecue for Norfolk Seniors A combination clambake and chicken barbecue catered by the highly praised John Ayotte (from Chef Du Jour of Westborough) is on for Saturday, September 21st at the Norfolk Senior Center.

The feast will begin at 1 p. m. and the enticing menu will include clam chowder, lobster and steamed clams with broth and butter, corn on the cob, potatoes, salad, cornbread, and watermelon for dessert. A one-half barbecued chicken awaits those who prefer barbecue over seafood, available with the same sides. Soft drinks, coffee, or tea will also be included.

An invitation is being extended to Norfolk seniors (age 60 and over) and due to the generous financial support of the Norfolk Friends of the Council on Aging registration fees will be substantially reduced as follows: $15.00 per person for Friends members, $18.00 for non-members (with

payment entitling participants to a one-year membership in the Friends), $5.00 for the chicken barbecue for Friends members and $8.00 for non-members (their payment also entitling them to a one-year membership in the Friends).

Advance registration is required and participants are strongly encouraged to sign up early at the Norfolk Senior Center front desk to receive admittance tickets (seating will be limited to 50 guests).

Tickets will be issued only after receipt of payment. The deadline for registration is September 12th and the afternoon event will be on come rain or come shine.

The Senior Center is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is open Monday throughFriday from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. To receive a full schedule of all Norfolk Senior Center activities call 508-5284430.

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Town of Norfolk Gala to be Held November 9th The town of Norfolk will hold its biennial Gala on Saturday, November 9, at Lake Pearl Lucianos in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Tickets are on sale at www.nclgala.com. All Norfolk residents as well as those from other communities are invited to attend.

This year’s Puttin’ on the Ritz-themed event will include a cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer & spirits tasting; dinner; a live and silent auction featuring exciting items; and dancing.

Sponsorships are available for those interested in supporting the Gala while enjoying reserved seating, raffle tickets and name recognition. Please visit www.nclgala.com to review the options before you purchase tickets.

Donations for the live and silent auction are welcome. Items that are needed include: sporting and concert tickets; gift cards; vacation homes; technology devices; services, kids activities and more. If you would like to donate, please email nclgala2013@gmail.com.

Sponsored by the Norfolk Community League, this event is designed to bring the community together for a fun evening while raising funds that are evenly disbursed in the community.

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Backpack Fairies Returned The Backpack Fairies did it again.

For a second year, Norfolk's Caroline Dooley put together backpacks for needy children to help them face the challenges of a new school year.

Last year, Dooley successfully launched the program and this year she hoped it would grow. "Last year went really well," she says. "I was extremely surprised at how many donations we got."

In the first year, Dooley was able to collect enough school supplies to fill 71 backpacks. This year, she wanted to top 100 backpacks filled with items such as binders, crayons, notebooks, scissors, pens, and pencils. "Last year was a huge success and this year we're trying to do even better," Dooley says. "We're reaching out to more people and businesses."

The idea for the project hit Dooley as she was preparing for her sophomore year at Bishop Feehan. While shopping for her own school supplies with her mother, she overheard people talking about how hard it was for them to buy the needed supplies for the upcoming school year.

It was a moment that really bothered Dooley, so she started Backpack Fairies.

The supply filled backpacks were collected throughout the month of August and distributed through Sacred Heart Church in North Attleboro and St. Vincent DePaul.

Caroline Dooley is pictured with her sisters with backpacks collected last year. From left to right is Grace Dooley, Caroline Dooley and Libby Dooley.

Norfolk children in need will have backpacks distributed by Linda Balfour (Principal of H. Olive Day) and Lisa Altham-Hickey (Principal of Freeman Kennedy). Dooley also worked with State Rep. Betty Poirier from North Attleboro.

Poirier runs the Supply Sack program which collects items for needy children. "We're going to help dis-

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Calendar of Events September 3 ed morgan sing-along, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. Join Ed Morgan for a sing-along with great music and dancing. A great time for everyone. Caregivers must remain with children. All ages welcome 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

on my own storytime, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, An independent story time experience with books, songs, and a hands-on activity. Caregivers must stay in the building, but are encouraged to let children attend the program alone.

September 7 Wrentham day, Town Common 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Approximately 60 organizations participate in the day. Crafts, art, town affiliations, youth groups, scouts, dance groups. Fire (clam chowder) Police (DARE). Lions Club (100’ banana spilt) Wrentham Youth Baseball / Softball (hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages.)

September 12 inspiration audtion, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, Audition for the Winter and Spring cast of the Inspiration Performing Troupe. 7 to 9 p.m.

Wrentham Wroad Wrace, 5K, starts at 10 a.m., Town Common

cracker-barrel Fair, Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Sunday it will be bracelet day from noon to 6 p.m.

September 6 baby/toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham - Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske.

Come join the fun. No registration required just drop in. If arriving before 10AM please ring doorbell.

September 13 baby/toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham - Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!!

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September 11 baby time norfolk Public library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, Stories, rhymes, songs, and play for babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. This is a 6-week program that runs on Wednesdays from September 11–October 16.

Registration for the full six weeks will be done by lottery. Lottery entry period is August 26-September 5. Class list will be announced September 6 and Norfolk residents have lottery priority. 10:30 to 11 a.m.

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September 20 baby/toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham - Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!!

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September 26 Evening Book Group, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham - BOOK : Genghis : Birth of an Empire by Conn Iggulden. FACILITATOR : Jan Battikha, 6 to 8 p.m.

September 27 baby/toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham - Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!!

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October 19 haunted train ride - Save the date for the 13th Annual Haunted Train Ride, October 19, 2013 !

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September 1, 2013

Living Healthy Norfolk Challenge Golf Tournament – Throwing it Down for Diabetes Research The Norfolk Lions Club is sponsoring a charity golf tournament on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the Blissful Meadows Golf

Club, to benefit Joslin Diabetic Research Center, Boston. Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge, MA is rated as one of the Top 10 Public

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Golfers of all skill levels with an aptitude for fun are invited to compete in a four-person scramble format. Only one team will win the battle to earn the bragging rights of Top Foursome and own the NORFOLK TROPHY for a year – everyone else will have a great time Tee time is 11 a.m., with lunch during play and a Texas BBQ banquet following play at the club’s grill. This great event also includes auctions, raffles and prizes for top foursome, top male and female teams, top neighborhood, top group, closest to the hole, straightest drive, longest drive and best dressed team.

Diabetes impacts all ages, ethnicities and races, and is now affecting over 10% of all Americans.

Lions International has diabetes as one of their charities because the disease affects eye sight, causes kidney disease and many other problems. Norfolk Lions joined with Joslin Research in 2012 to raise money with this annual golf tournament. The tournament raised over $5,000 last year for Joslin.

Total prevalence of diabetes: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States, 8.3% of the population, have diabetes.

Diagnosed: 18.8 million people Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people Pre-diabetes: 79 million people* New cases: 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010.

About 1 in every 400 children and adolescents has diabetes. The costs are:

Free Divorce Seminar The Divorce Collaborative LLC, a Franklin-based law firm, is hosting a free seminar on September 19, 2013. The seminar will be conducted at The Residence Inn, Four Forge Parkway in Franklin, MA, at 6:30pm.

Attendees will learn about divorce process options, including mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation. Topics such as child support, child custody, alimony, property division, and a presentation on avoiding financial pitfalls in divorce will also be included.

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Hole sponsorships of $100 each are also available. Mail check, foursome details and questions to: Norfolk Lions, P.O. Box 608, Norfolk, MA 02056. Make check payable to the Norfolk Lions.

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Living Healthy Dry Eye Syndrome By: roger m. kaLdaWy, m.d., miLford frankLin eye Center If you find yourself using artificial tears often, like when you are checking e-mail or going outdoors for a run, it may mean you have a disease called Dry Eye Syndrome.

Dry Eye Syndrome, also known by the medical name keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.

Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or have a poor quality of tears. Dry Eye Syndrome is a common and often chronic problem, particularly in older adults.

With each blink of the eyelids, tears are spread across the front surface of the eye, known as the cornea. Tears provide lubrication, reduce the risk of eye infection, wash away foreign matter in the eye, and keep the surface of the eyes smooth and clear. Excess tears in the eyes flow into small drainage ducts, in the inner corners of the eyelids, which drain in the back of the nose.

Dry eyes can result from either inadequate tear production or poor quality of tears.

Inadequate amount of tears – Tears are produced by several glands in and around the eyelids.

Tear production tends to diminish with age, with various medical conditions, or as a side effect of certain medicines. When the normal amount of tear production decreases or tears evaporate too quickly from the eyes (wind, dry environment) symptoms of dry eye can develop.

Poor quality of tears – Tears are made up of three layers: oil, water, and mucus. If the tears evaporate too quickly or do not spread evenly over the cornea due to deficiencies with any of the three tear layers, dry eye symptoms can develop.

People with dry eyes may experience symptoms of irritated, gritty, scratchy, or burning eyes, a feeling of something in their eyes, excess watering, and blurred vision. Advanced dry eyes may damage the front surface of the eye and impair vision.

Treatments for dry eyes aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears in the eye to minimize dryness and related discomfort and to maintain eye health.

What causes dry eyes?

The majority of people over the age of 65 experience some symptoms of dry eyes.

The development of dry eyes can have many causes. They include: Age – dry eye is a part of the natural aging process. The majority of people over age 65 experience some symptoms of dry eyes.

Gender – women are more likely to develop dry eyes due to hormonal changes caused by pregnancy, the use of oral contraceptives, and menopause.

Medications – antihistamines, decongestants, blood pressure medications and antidepressants can reduce the amount of tears produced in the eyes.

Medical conditions – persons with rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and thyroid problems are more likely to have symptoms of dry eyes. Also, problems with inflammation of the eyelid margin (blepharitis), inflammation of the surfaces of the eye, or the inward or outward turning of eyelids can cause dry eyes to develop.

Environmental conditions – exposure to smoke, wind and dry climates can increase tear evaporation resulting in dry eye symptoms. Failure to blink regularly, such as when staring at a computer screen for long periods of time, can also contribute to drying of the eyes.

Other factors – long term use of contact lenses can be a factor in the development of dry eyes. Refractive eye surgeries, such as LASIK, can cause the same.

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Dry eyes can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination and testing of the quantity and quality of tears produced by the eyes.

How do we treat dry eyes?

One of the primary approaches used to manage and treat mild

cases of dry eyes is adding tears using over-the-counter artificial tear solutions.

Dry eyes can be a chronic condition. The primary approaches used to manage and treat dry eyes include adding tears, conserving tears, increasing tear production, and treating the inflammation of the eyelids or eye surface that contributes to the dry eyes.

Adding tears – Mild cases of dry eyes can often be managed using over-the-counter artificial tear solutions. These can be used as often as needed to supplement natural tear production. Preservative-free artificial tear solutions are recommended because they contain fewer additives that could further irritate the eyes.

Conserving tears – An additional approach to reducing the symptoms of dry eyes is to keep natural tears in the eyes longer. This can be done by blocking the tear ducts through which the tears normally drain. The goal is to keep the available tears in the eye longer to reduce problems related to dry eyes.

Increasing tear production – Prescription eye drops that help to increase production of tears can be recommended, as well as omega3 fatty acid nutritional supplements like fish oil and flax seed oil.

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Why Now Is The Best Time To Buy Life Insurance and look for ways to trim the fat from our monthly expenses and put more into savings, if possible.

By Jeffrey SChWeitzer The sluggish economy continues to put financial strain on many of us. So it just makes sense to examine our budgets

“That’s a great way to help stabilize your finances, but it’s also important that you have a financial safety net in place in case something were to happen to you,” says Jeffrey N. Schweitzer, EPA, CEP, ATP, RTRP, a Tax, Insurance & Financial Services Professional with Northeast Financial Strategies Inc in Wrentham, MA. “Life insurance is one of the few guarantees your family could rely on to maintain their quality of life if you were no longer there to provide for them.”

There are 95 million adult Americans without life insurance, according to LIMRA, an insurance industry research group. “The fact is, the vast majority of Americans need life insurance and, sadly, most people either have none or not enough,” says Schweitzer. “If someone depends on you financially, you need life insurance. It’s that simple.”

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to take stock of your life insurance needs.

Schweitzer offers three additional reasons why now is the best time to look into getting life insurance.

You’ll never be younger than you are now. While that may sound obvious, youth is on your side when it comes to lifeinsurance. It makes good financial sense to get coverage when you’re young and healthy, as premiums are based

on your age and health. For most policies, your premiums will be locked in at that rate over the life of the policy, and can’t be raised due to a change in your health status.

It’s affordable, with rates near historic lows. People overestimate the cost of life insurance by nearly three times, according to a recent study conducted by LIMRA and the LIFE Foundation, a nonprofit insurance education organization. In fact, life insurance rates remain near historic lows; the cost of basic term life insurance has fallen by nearly 50 percent over the past decade. For example, a healthy 30-year-old can buy a 20-year, $250,000 level-term policy for about $13 per month.

Life happens. One day life is going along smoothly, and the next, you’re thrown a curve ball. No one knows what the future holds. None of us expect to die prematurely, but the truth is roughly 600,000 people die each year in the prime of their lives. That’s why today is always the best day to take care of your life insurance needs.

“Life Insurance Awareness Month is the ideal time for a life insurance review,” says Schweitzer. “I urge everyone to take a few minutes out of their busy schedules this month to make sure they have adequate life insurance protection.”

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It’s Jackie and her daughter Caroline. Jackie is a gorgeous calico who has been a wonderful mom taking care of her only little girl

of being in the political spotlight so they have left the compound in Hyannis and are looking to settle down in the suburbs with you!!

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and Caroline is a dark little tortie who is the definition of Sweet.

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Frijolito aka “Frito” Hola, me llamo es Frijolito y estoy buscando a mi casa para siempre. Meet our “Little Bean” Frijolito (Frito for short)!!! He is a truly multitalented feline, speaking fluent Spanish and Catonese. Our Hispanic guest has come all the way from Guatemala to find his new forever home in America. He left his sombrero at home though so to celebrate Cinco de Mayo he dressed up in a chicken suit instead!!! Could your home use a little more cultural diversity and humor? Well then Frito is the feline for you!!! Frito has been neutered, combo tested negative and is up to date with his regular shots and the majority of his vet-

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a home, please call 508-6954707 (leave a message if need be!).

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erinary records are written in Spanish. If you are interested in meeting Frijolito or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508695-4707 (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. For more information, please visit us at www.pawsofplainville.org.

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4 Paws Seeks Yard Sale Donations 4 Paws Animal Shelter is looking for donations for its 4th Annual Yard Sale to be held on Sept 14th. Those wishing to donate can call 508-695-1751 or 508-384-3694. Please no electronics, stuffed animals, exercise equipment or clothes.

Arrangements can be made for a pick up if needed.

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Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a lost little kitty… Gilligan only set out for a 3 hour tour but ended up lost, lonely and living on his own… If you need a new first mate then Gilligan is the purrfect guy for you. He is just as goofy and lovable as his namesake.

In fact, he acts more like a dog than a cat!

Once you meet Gilligan he is sure to be the best little buddy you have ever had, he is super affectionate and only wants to snuggle and give kisses… Gilligan has been neutered, combo tested negative and is up to date with his regular shots. If you are interested in meeting Gilligan or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508-6954707 (leave a message if need be!).

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Kris was here with her daughters Khloe and Kourtney and these debutantes were as busy as they are beautiful!! Kris and Kourtney have moved on to their next adventure but Khloe is here with us waiting for the purrfect opportunity. This socialite is in great demand so let us now quickly if you would like to make this Kardashian the newest member of your kin… Khloe is 1 year old, has been spayed, combo tested negative and is up to date with her regular shots.

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Treats for Good Dog Owners Don’t be surprised if you’re out walking your leashed dog and Norfolk’s Animal Control Officer, Hilary Cohen, comes up and stops you. She’s not looking to hand out citations but rather ice cream gift certificates to reward those properly picking up after their pooches.

According to Cohen, most times when she appears on the scene there might be an animal in distress or a difficult situation to handle. The town’s ACO says people aren’t always happy to see her coming. “I deal with such doom and gloom,” she says. “My calls for enforcement issues are never pleasant for the people involved. I usually only get out to enforce where issues have happened, not praise folks for doing good.”

Cohen got the idea to reward dog owners with gift certificates for ice cream from another PR campaign designed to encourage children to wear their bicycle helmets. In August, she started looking for owners taking their leashed dogs out for a walk and holding a poop bag.

If she found someone, she planned to hand out a gift certificate for ice cream at the Norfolk Dunkin' Donuts. By rewarding good behavior, she hoped people would be happier to see her. “Don’t fear the ACO…she has ice cream,” Cohen says.

Norfolk Dunkin’ Donuts agreed to help out by discounting the cost of the ice cream and an anonymous donor made up the difference. “I made up cards to pass out while on patrol,” she explains.

Dubbed "Operation Scoop for Poop", Cohen is pleased with the reaction from the public. “So far this has been very positive,” she says. “I think more dogs are being walked in public which is good for them and it's nice to be able to have positive interactions with people.”

Norfolk’s Animal Control Officer, Hilary Cohen, is ready to reward good dog owners.

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Sports Wrentham Youth Baseball and Softball Has Great Summer For the third year, Wrentham won the Hockomock Baseball Diamond Division Championship.

This year the team beat Plainville 3-1. The game was led by the outstanding pitching performance of Gavin Adams, pitching a two hit, complete game. This was Gavin's third championship win in as many years.

from his knees, throwing out the runner at first. Another key defensive play came in the 5th inning when Tyler Chisholm hustled after an errant throw and fired a strike to third to nail the base runner trying to advance an extra base. With no out and Wrentham holding on to a thin lead, this was the key defensive play of the game.

In addition to Gavin's outstanding pitching there were several key defensive plays contributing to the win. Playing short-stop, Tyler Durant showed his tremendous range by fielding a slow ground ball well on the first base side of second and

Wrentham U11 Win Dighton Invitational The Wrentham U11 Team added the Dighton Invitational Championship to its list of Tournament wins this season.

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After winning the Marlboro Invitational in Mid-July, Wrentham entered the Elite 12 team Dighton tournament to close out the season.

Wrentham won pool play by running the table against Middleboro, SIBL baseball and Rehoboth, earning the number one seed for Sunday’s eliminations round.

They beat Taunton in the semifinal setting a Championship game against Seekonk, Ma. Wrentham came out on fire, scoring 6 runs in the first inning. The big hit being a 3 run home run by Robert Jarest.

Wrentham would go onto a 13-3 five inning slaughter rule win.

The team closed out the season with a 20-6 record; winning 19 of its last 21 games. Every player contributed throughout the season both offensively and defensively.

The backbone of the team was its defense. The biggest overall improvement was the team’s outfield play. Credit there goes to Joe Collins, John Nascimento, Jack Sabatini, Adam Gemelli and Jack Coulter - taking hundreds of fly balls over the course of the season - the 5 players came up with big plays in every game. The right side of Wrentham infield was almost

perfect this season. Thomas Weir and Jack Tagerman provided a wall for the Wrentham pitchers.

The duo committed only 4 errors in well over 200 chances. Pitching in the big games all season were Chris Sawyer and Robert Jarest.

They are among the top pitchers in the Hockomock league and carried the load for Wrentham down the stretch. The Team offense was led

by Conor Cooke (.523 AVE, 7 HR). Jason Sullivan (.490AVE, 1HR and OBP .600) and Jack Coulter (.415 and .525 OBP) all with huge timely hits this season.

Wrentham Wild Wrap Up Strong Summer How has your summer been?

After a regular season record of 73, the Wrentham Wild U12 Girls Softball made the playoffs as a #4 seed. They beat #5 Easton 8-3 in the first round and then lost in the semi-finals to a strong #1 Dedham 7-6. Dedham eventually won the championship over Franklin 9-6.

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Sports Wrentham Girls Take President's Cup The Wrentham Wrainbows girls U11 soccer team won the Division 1 Bays Presidents Cup recently. The team played in Bays U11 Division 1A competing against the top teams from Wellesley, Newton, Natick, Arlington and Dover-Sherbon; after winning the division the Wrainbows were invited to play in the Bays Division 1 President's Cup Finals. The game was 0-0 at the half but the Wrentham team rallied and finished with a 4-0 win against Winchester. Team members include Faye Veilleux, Kiley Sullivan, Jessica Sullivan, Avery Snead, Mollie McManus, Kristen Masse, Chloe Layne, Jenna Hichen, Makayla Griffin, Gabby Distefano, Taylor Butler and Olivia Berry.Tthe team is coached by Dyanne Griffin and Kelly Snead.

King Philip Football Prepares

By ChriStoPher tremBLay While the official date in which High School Coaches can begin football practice is August 19, football preparation for King Philip actually began months ago.

Although a majority of athletes looking to put on the Warrior uniform for the upcoming fall season began once school concluded for the year, others began as early as the end of last season.

“We start an off-season program almost immediately. Once the season ends some guys jump right in, while others will join once their season finishes in whatever sport they’re participating in,” King Philip High School Football Coach Brian Lee said. “Right after Christmas break we like to see them start

the weight training and come June 24, when school is out we go into strength conditioniong four times a week for two hours a day.”

Lee and his staff are looking for the athletes to increase their speed, agility and strength during the training to get ready for the upcoming season. And although this conditioning is put together specifically for football players, any athlete can participate.

“Our number one goal is to get the athletes bigger and stronger, while focusing on getting them ready for the physicality of the football season,” the coach said.

“We need to increase their stamina as lot of them will play both ways, but we are also looking to prevent serious injuries.”

With concussions arising on a regular basis within high school sports, Lee is looking to get his players as prepared as they can be for the season. It is also just as important for his coaching staff to know and understand the signs of a concussion and what it entails.

With the increasing numbers of concussions Lee and his staff have

taken a different approach to how they practice nowadays.

“We use to hit four times a week in padded practices, but now we only do it twice a week to minimize the head hits,” Lee said. “As a kid that’s what I looked forward to – hitting hard and the hardest hits usually came during practice.

We haven’t had a concussion in practice for the past three years now.”

Although the high school athletes are familiar with Lee’s conditioning tactics, incoming freshmen are not. While the Pop Warner programs do a phenomenal job at getting them prepared, it’s still not the same when they make it into the high school.

“I have to say they are prepared to make the jump, but it’s still a very different game on the high school level,” the coach said.

“With that I like them to train with me starting in February. In addition to getting them bigger and stronger in the weight room, we’ll give them an understanding of football.”

The incoming athletes will then take part in Lee’s Gut Camp three days a week, before participating in a five day trip to Camp Mataponi in Naples, Maine with the rest of the team in late August.

Growing up in Walpole under the tutelage of his father’s weight training program, Lee gained an understanding of what is needed to succeed on the high school level.

And while football looks to be a glamorous sport that a lot of kids want to take on, it’s a lot of work.

“We’ll probably get about 40 kids coming out as freshmen and we’ll be lucky if 25 of them return as sophomores,” Lee said. “Football is a lot of hard work, but any successful program will prepare to get ready, while understanding the benefits of working out.”

King Philip will participate in the Bay State Football Camp with a bunch of other schools on August 15 and open the season on Saturday September 7 when they travel to Middleboro.

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Sports Lee’s Coaching Pedigree the Right Stuff for KP Grid Team By ken hamWey, Staff SPortS Writer

ally, and the playoff loss in 2011 as factors in elevating football at KP.

the playoffs will be survival. The competition will be exceptional.’’

Brian Lee will be starting his ninth season as head coach of King Philip’s football team this month and to refer to him as the “right man at the right time’’ would be spot on.

“My staff hasn’t changed in six years,’’ said Lee, who is married and has two children. “That helps in keeping things smooth. Our playoff game against Duxbury also helped our program gain stature.’’

Lee took the Warrior reins in 2005, struggled through three losing seasons, then transformed KP football into a highly-respected program. The Warriors were 8-24 during Lee’s first three years but now are 45-9 during his last five campaigns. KP was a playoff team in 2011 when it bowed to powerhouse Duxbury.

Lee, who played a year of football at Bridgewater State before a knee injury forced him out of the game, is making no predictions on the Warriors prospects for 2013.

He is pleased with having a quality senior class, solid competitors and 60 candidates.

Lee points to four players who should play a major role in his team’s fortunes. The quartet includes seniors Brett McEvoy, a captain who’ll play tight end and linebacker; Joey Johnston, a captain who’ll compete at tailback and safety; quarterback JJ Dillon and Mike Cook, a guard who’ll also play on the defensive line.

An assistant coach for eight seasons at Walpole High, Lee spent five more as an aide to former Patriots linebacker Steve Nelson at Curry College. While at Walpole, his alma mater, Lee coached with his father (John) and current Millis athletic director Chuck Grant.

While at Walpole, Lee was a key aide for three Super Bowl teams “My father had coached in Tennessee and at Walpole, the 41year-old Lee said. “He’s regarded as a legend, probably because his winning percentage is in the 80s. I coached with him for only a year, then worked with Chuck for seven.

We won two Super Bowl crowns with Chuck as head coach. At Curry, I was the offensive line coach. We won two New England Football Conference titles with Steve Nelson in charge. I’ve tried to adopt the best of those three coaches.’’

Lee notes that his father was uncanny with putting the right players into the right slots. His father also promoted team chemistry and pride. Grant stressed character and made players believe in their effort while Nelson believed in delegating authority.

The Lee model for success is a blend of what his mentors stressed

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but it basically is a simple formula.

It deals with work ethic and character.

“At KP, I’ve stressed hard work,’’ Lee emphasized. “We had three losing seasons but hard work enabled us to get to a winning level. Character is a big part of our focus and we want our players to maximize their potential and be competitive. I think of myself as a salesman. I’m selling KP football and my style involves motivation, inspiration and pride.’’

Lee was no stranger to winning when he played guard and linebacker at Walpole. The Rebels won the Super Bowl his senior year (1989) by beating Brockton, 6-2. He was a captain as a senior

and a two-year starter.

Respected immensely around the Hockomock League, Lee is quick to credit other people and other forces for KP’s rise to power.

“The school renovation was uplifting and it promoted pride,’’ he noted. “Our program has always received administrative support during my eight years and we’ve developed a good working relationship with the youth football programs. Another plus has been our Gridiron Club boosters, led by president Rich Harwood, who promote events and keep parents in the loop.’’

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For the last eight years, Lee has demonstrated heart and soul, too.

He inherited a losing program and slowly took it to a winning level.

He is the right man at the right time for KP football.

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“It’s difficult to assess how we’ll do,’’ Lee said. “The Hockomock League is tough and the new playoff alignment won’t be easy. If a Hock team wins a Super Bowl this year, it’ll earn it because the key in

“These kids can be the heart and soul of our team,’’ Lee emphasized.

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Annual Healthy Futures Youth Triathlon Encourages Youth to Give it a Tri This fall, the Hockomock Area YMCA will host it’s annual Healthy Futures Youth Triathlon on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at its North Attleboro Branch at 300 Elmwood St., No. Attleboro.

Youth ages 3 – 13 are encouraged to Give it a Tri and participate in one’s age appropriate division.

Enjoy this opportunity to be introduced to a lifelong activity that builds confidence, determination and a love for physical activity.

The Healthy Futures Initiative, launched in 2006, is a collective community response to the need for improved physical activity and healthy eating among youth. Since the initiative’s inception, the Hockomock Y has focused on improving the identification and enactment of strategies, building upon principals of intervention, prevention, and sustainable change.

The Youth Triathlon is a fun way to engage youth and families in physical activity and healthy eating. Perfect for both beginner and experienced athletes, the event of-

fers a safe, fun activity to inspire and support youth. The event offers four age divisions, giving each participant the opportunity to be challenged while, at the same time, setting kids up for success.

Ages 3-5 Swim 15 yards Bike 1/4 mile Run 1/4 mile Ages 6-7 Swim 50 yards Bike 3/4 of a mile Run 1/2 mile Ages 8-10 100 yards 1 mile 3/4 of a mile Ages 11-13 Swimg 150 yards Bike 1.5 miles Run 1 mile Register today online at www.hockymca.org. Click on “Events” and “Youth Triathlon.” You may also register at any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk in Foxboro, Franklin or North Attleboro.

MichaelB@hockymca.org. All proceeds benefit the Reach Out to Youth and Families Program at the Hockomock Area YMCA.

Day-of registration begins promptly at 9 AM. Parent orientation and bike set up will immediately follow. Athletes should arrive with their helmets and bikes. All athletes will be placed in a heat with heat leaders available to both preview the course and lead stretching.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. Learn more at www.hockymca.org.

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Financial Focus Be Aware of Key Benefits of Life Insurance You may be unaware of it, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And while a whole month may seem like a long time to focus on life insurance, it’s actually a good opportunity for you to realize the important role that life insurance can play in your life.

Unfortunately, many people don’t have sufficient insurance. A recent report by LIMRA, a research and consulting group, shows the following: • Individual life insurance ownership among U.S. households has reached a 50-year low.

• Three out of every 10 households (about 35 million households) currently have no life insurance — an increase of 11 million households since 2004.

These figures help explain why the nonprofit LIFE Foundation coordinates Life Insurance Awareness Month each September.

Simply put, many people don’t realize how many ways that life insurance can help them and their families.

To be specific, life insurance can: Educate your children — If you were to die prematurely, your life insurance policy can pay, in whole or in part, your children’s college education. And if you live a normal life span, life insurance can help to pay for your grandchildren’s college education.

Pay off your mortgage — If you have sufficient life insurance, the death benefit can pay off your mortgage, so your family wouldn’t have to move.

Help pay for your spouse’s retirement — Your spouse might be

counting on sharing some of the money you eventually withdraw from your retirement plans — such as your 401(k) and IRA — to help with his or her own retirement. If you were to die early, your spouse, as beneficiary, would receive the existing account balances in these plans, but your future contributions would, of course, die with you.

Help pay for your retirement — You don’t even have to die to reap some benefits from your life insurance. If you’ve purchased some form of permanent insurance, such as whole life or universal life, you have the opportunity to build a cash balance. And through policy loans or withdrawals, you can tap into this cash to help you pay some of your expenses during retirement.

Now that you’ve seen how life insurance may help you over the years, and you’ve got a sense of how to determine the amount of coverage you need, you can appreciate the message behind Life Insurance Awareness Month — so take it to heart and make sure you’ve got the proper insurance plan in place.

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Help you leave the legacy you desire — Life insurance can be an important part of your estate plans.

To use life insurance properly for estate planning, consult with your legal advisor.

Of course, one big question that you may ask is this: How much life insurance do I need? You’ve probably seen those estimates that say you should have insurance that’s worth a certain number of years times your annual income.

While this might not be a bad estimate, it’s not a hard-and-fast rule for every single individual. The amount of insurance you need will depend on a variety of factors: your age, income, size of family, value of home, employment situation and so on. Your financial advisor can help you determine the level of insurance that’s appropriate for your needs.

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