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KP Marching Band Crowned Champs Again The King Philip Regional High School Marching Band took the top honors for the second year in a row at the USBands Open 2013 National Championships. The Pride and the Passion scored at 96.138, placing them in first place in Division 3 open competition. The band competed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, in the final round of 16 on November 9th, against other bands throughout the country who also made it to the national championship competition for their division. With over 700 marching bands participating in the USBands program, this is quite an accomplishment.
Wrentham is one step closer to having a new government. Last month, voters at the Special Town Meeting approved the draft of a Town Charter by a vote of 90 to 21. Also receiving approval was an article to allow the Board of Selectmen to lease land at Rice Complex to an outside party.
What makes this more amazing is that the seventy music students who participate in the program, do so without any auditions, but just a willingness and requirement to do their best. No one is ever benched and everyone is expected to carry his/her weight.
The band is lead by director Joshua Wolloff, drum majors Amelia Schneider and Kyle Bechet directed seniors Melissa Bannon, Dan Corwin, Kelly Dunham, Kayla Eastty, Matt Farrelly, Steve Gerry, Kelsey Greene, Riannon Heasley, Courtney Hebert, Robert Kenerson VI, Alex Lown, Anne Maglio, KaylaMcGhehey, Sam Norris, Melissa Sheperd, McKenzie Silva.
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This year the Marching Band performed a show entitled Pandora's
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Most of the night was focused on the Charter proposal. The Town Government Study Committee, a group appointed by the Board of Selectmen to study the Town’s operations, recommended and wrote the document that was put before the voters. The group spoke to how the Committee came to recommend a charter for the town and how they felt it would improve the town’s operation particularly around hiring, asset management, and providing clarity in the town’s structure. Many concerns over the document were brought to the floor by Wrentham’s John Zizza, a former selectman, and regular voice in town politics. He said the vote was a leap of faith, since the draft being voted on had changed significantly in the weeks leading up to the meeting. “No one knows what the changes are,” Zizza said. “All the changes are significant. I don’t think anyone should feel secure.”
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Zizza wanted the process to move slower and recommended the town actively review the charter on Wrentham Cable 8, two pages at a time between now and April.
The band started practicing in May as the then 7th graders joined the group. During the summer they continued to meet, and in August spent a week at Band camp pulling the routine together. Competitions started in Sep-
Other concerns were around the organization structure proposed under the Inspection Department, specifically as it related to the Board of Health. The charter calls for health agents coordinating their inspection schedule with the Building Commissioner. “We have a history of trying to dismantle
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tember. By the end of October, the band had already won a Gold Medal at the MICCA State championship as well as winning the US Bands New England Championship in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After 2 weeks without competing but plenty of practice, they got in line at noon on November 9th ready as they could be. Because of their ranking from previous competitions, they were the last band to perform. They left absolutely nothing on the field. The band sounded larger than life, the color guard moved with amazing coordination and smoothness, the percussion was absolute perfection, and the drill was super tight. The routine started with the color guard coming out of Pandora’s Box, while soloists Dan Corwin and Stephen Dunham played a trumpet duet. Soon the rest of the band joined in. There were several movements starting with Greed, then Vanity, Wrath, and ending in HOPE. By
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the time they were done, the students and staff had smiles a mile wide with tears streaming. They knew they had done their best, but would their hopes be rewarded for their excellent effort. At an awards ceremony a short time later, they were with a first place position for the second year in a row. They also were awarded best percussion, best visual performance and best music. The color guard came in a strong 3rd. The band returned home the next day after attending either the musical “Wicked” or “Newsies” in New York City. They received a championship police escort, and hundreds
None of this would be possible without public support for the King Philip district music program. Effective funding is challenging to come by with scholastic budget funding alone. So in addition to the activities fees the music students pay into, the King Philip District music program needs to raise an additional $80,000 a year in order to pay for many of the specialized instruments they require in the middle and high schools, coaches to teach in the Chambers and Jazz programs, and various other needs. The
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the Board of Health,” Zizza said. “In this charter we have an agent of the Board of Health reporting to the building inspector. I don’t believe they will be able to do their job.” Several motions were brought to the floor to change the wording to keep the Board of Health’s hiring and reporting structures the same as it is now, but they all failed to pass. “One of the main objectives of this charter is to make sure our hiring practices are consistent,” said Jerry McGovern, chair of the Town Government Study Committee. McGovern said the Board of Health will retain the power in the hiring process, but the charter calls for the Town Administrator to be involved. This strengthening of the Town Administrator role, particularly in hiring to provide greater consistency, was “fundamental” to what the charter was trying to accomplish, he said. The Town of Wrentham will now petition the Massachusetts legislature for a special act to enact the charter. Town Meeting also approved Warrant Article 4 giving the Board of Selectmen authority to lease up to 6.5 acres of space at the Rice Complex to a private user group that will use its own funds to build turf fields, lights and drainage, while allowing some use by Wrentham users. A motion was presented by George Smith to require the lease agreement to go before Town Meeting, but that was defeated. The meeting opened with Wrentham Cadet Girl Scout 679 presenting the colors and leading the pledge of allegiance. emails Fly Prior to town meeting The political discussion over the merits of the proposed Wrentham Town Charter took an unusual turn prior to the meeting. Two emails were penned opposing the proposed charter and sent to over 800 Wren-
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The unknown author of the “Boob Cohen” email wrote that he originally supported the approval of the Wrentham Town Charter but after reading the document, “I must reverse my approval.” The email said the change of opinion was due to the fact that Wrentham’s Town Councel made a scathing appraisal of the charter and his changes were not made. The email also says there wasn’t a desire by residents to change the town’s government. The email closes asking for support in opposing the Charter at Town Meeting, stating the wrong date. The Wrentham Town Government Study Committee released a Q&A addressing the issue on Town Counsel’s opinion of the charter. The Q&A says, “One of the most egregious pieces of misinformation floating about is that Town Counsel said that the Charter was ‘brutally flawed’ and ‘Town Counsel has found page after page of flawed wording and reasoning.’ This is demonstrably false.” The Q&A continues by quoting Town Counsel’s correspondence to the Town Government Study Committee and Wrentham’s Town Administrator. Town Counsel wrote, “Obviously a lot of hard work and good thinking went into this document. It’s clearly written and well organized.” The author of the “Boob Cohen” email remains anonymous. How the email distribution list was put together is also a mystery.
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The Votes are In The 3rd Grade Class of the Freeman Kennedy School has voted on an Orange Dog Paw as their choice for the 2014 Norfolk Dog license. Shawn Dooley has done this in conjunction with the schools every year since he was elected Town Clerk. “It is a great exercise for the children to teach them how the electoral process works," Dooley says. "It means more to them because they actually get to decide an outcome that they will get to see implemented.” The other candidates this year were the Gold Fire Hydrant which came in second place in the voting and the Red Heart which came in third.
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FPAC Presents Holiday Double-Bill with The Nutcracker and Carol’s Christmas Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents a festive double-bill of holiday entertainment this December with back-to-back productions of Tchaikovsky’s classic The Nutcracker and the new holiday musical Carol’s Christmas. Performances of The Nutcracker are on Saturday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 15, at 2 p.m. Carol’s Christmas debuts on Saturday, December 21, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 22, at 2 p.m. All performances will take place at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in Franklin. A popular and highly anticipated FPAC tradition for more than 20 years, The Nutcracker brings international ballet stars, world-class musicians and 100 area dancers to one suburban stage. Delighting the imaginations of audiences of all ages, FPAC’s magical journey of The Nutcracker features a professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias. Special guest artists Dalay Parrondo and Bradley Schlagheck, Boston Ballet soloists, will dance the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. A native of Havana, Cuba, Dalay Parrondo began her training at age 9 at the Cuban National Ballet School. She joined the corps de ballet of the National Ballet of Cuba in 1998. She was promoted to soloist two years later and in 2001 became first soloist. Parrondo joined Boston Ballet in 2004, appearing in August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty, Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker, Jorma Elo’s Carmen, William Forsythe’s In the middle, somewhat elevated, Balanchine’s Serenade and Jiri Kylian’s Falling Angels, among others.
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Bradley Schlagheck began his training at Florida’s The School of Performing Arts and in 2004 was awarded the Pao Merit Scholarship from Boston Ballet School. In 2005, Schlagheck joined Boston Ballet II and began performing extensively with the company. Schlagheck joined the corps de ballet in 2006, was promoted to second soloist in 2012 and soloist in 2013. Featured repertoire with Boston Ballet includes Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free, Balanchine’s Symphony in Three Movements and Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room. FPAC’s production also showcases 100 area dancers, ages 6 and older, from 19 communities and many local dance schools, including the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. Featured roles will be performed by Alli Tomsik of Medway as Clara; Sam Evans of Medfield as Fritz; Noura Sander of Easton as Snow Queen (Saturday) and Snow Princess (Sunday); Jocelyn Jones of Franklin as Snow Queen (Sunday), Snow Princess (Saturday) and Spanish Soloist (Saturday); Shaina McGillis of Franklin as Dew Drop Fairy and Snow Princess; Clara Mills of Winchester as Mouse Queen and Spanish Soloist (Sunday); Maddy Williams of Medway as The Nutcracker and Candy Cane Soloist; Kendra Dombroski of Franklin as Snow Princess and Arabian Soloist; Sarah Radford of Wrentham as Kissy Doll (Saturday), Snow Princess and Marzipan Soloist; Mikaela Guidice of Norfolk as Kissy Doll (Sunday) and Chinese Soloist (Saturday); Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin as Soldier Doll, Chinese Soloist (Sunday) and Candy Cane Soloist; Haley Desjarlais of Medway as Harlequin Doll; Sarah Metras of Franklin as Soldier Doll;
and Emma Ritter of Harvard as Marzipan Soloist. Nick Paone of Franklin reprises the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. Following The Nutcracker, FPAC premieres Carol’s Christmas, a humorous contemporary musical satirizing the material excesses which can threaten to derail the holiday season. Carol’s Christmas follows one family’s triumphs and travails as they wrestle with the question: What do they really want for Christmas? But they must decide if they have chosen their goals wisely. Rather than ask what they want this Christmas, they should instead consider what they really need. Ring in the holidays with a professional band and talented cast of area performers as they sing and dance their way through this joyous and uplifting story. Carol’s Christmas was written for FPAC by Nick Paone, who most recently opened the company’s 20132014 season as director and star (Jean Valjean) of Les Misérables. Paone also penned Humbug!, FPAC’s musical adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which debuted in 2008 and returned by popular demand the following year and the past two FPAC seasons. Paone starred in that production as Scrooge. Like Humbug!, Carol’s Christmas will feature an entertaining and accessible score spotlighting music of many genres. FPAC’s holiday musical will showcase a large ensemble cast of 160 area performers from 21 towns. Performers cast in featured roles include Ali Funkhouser, Anna Grasso, Ed Jones, Wendy Jones, Teagan McStay, Chuck Peters, Guy Rezendes, Alicia Rivera, Kellie Stamp and Hallie Wetzell of Franklin; Colie Vancura of Medfield; and Jenna McDermott of Wrentham.
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FPAC to Develop New Performance and Event Venue in Downtown Franklin The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will soon debut a new performance and event venue in the heart of downtown Franklin. Located at 15 West Central Street, the theater, music venue and event space will be named THE BLACK BOX. FPAC’s new home will host quality performances and diverse programming, providing suburban audiences with excellence in the arts offered close to home. The company has signed a long-term lease and renovations will begin shortly at the site, located just behind the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). The flexible black box space will promote a thriving cultural center for the community that will also serve as a vibrant economic engine for the region. FPAC hosted a kick-off celebration in the space on November 1, with scores of long-time supporters
As FPAC embarks on a robust 23rd season with blueprints for a black box theater, the company’s uniquely staged Les Misérables demonstrated the benefits of a flexible space. The FPAC season opener, performed October 18-20, made creative and powerful use of an open floor plan and underscored FPAC’s core commitment to youth development and live music. Patrons of THE BLACK BOX can look forward to more innovative presentations, with an exciting mix of live music, dance and theater genres staged in an everchanging and dynamic way.
Franklin Performing Arts Company Executive Director Raye Lynn Mercer and Franklin Town Administrator Jeff Nutting at the November 1 kick-off celebration held at the 15 W. Central Street site of FPAC's new performance and event venue in downtown Franklin.
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THE BLACK BOX will host wide-ranging entertainment, from iconic musicals and intimate theater to live music presentations and children’s programming. The venue will also host special events and provide a desirable location for offsite meetings and receptions, serving as a valuable planning resource for the region. “This is a very exciting time for our organization as we plan for the opening of THE BLACK BOX and establish a long-awaited home for the Franklin Performing Arts Company,” said FPAC Executive Director Raye Lynn Mercer. “As a lifelong resident of Franklin, I am happy that this new venue will play an important role in the revitalization of our downtown.” With the new venue, FPAC plans
to build upon a history of community outreach and programming, such as the popular, free Family Concert Series, introducing audiences of all ages to music of many genres, and the summertime Whatever Theater Festival, featuring a production of Shakespeare and series of one-act plays. Free community presentations are a mainstay of FPAC’s annual season of shows. A nonprofit, community-based organization, FPAC brings together professional artists from Boston, New York and beyond with area performers and students of the arts in a collaborative and creative environment. FPAC productions draw performers and audiences from more than 50 local communities. Through a sustained commitment to youth development, FPAC has since 1991 prepared the next generation of performing artists and empowered children and teens with lifelong communication and improvisatory skills. Company performers and alumni are making their mark in top college and conservatory programs, national Broadway tours, European concert tours, the American Idol finals, cruise line casts, film, television and regional theater. FPAC’s record of successes demonstrates the quality of preparation and level of entertainment value found in company productions. For more information about FPAC or THE BLACK BOX, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com.
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Norfolk Lions Announce that Santa is Coming to Town on Sunday, December 8 Santa Claus will roll into Norfolk on Sunday, December 8th and a host of groups will turn out to celebrate his arrival with a variety of activities. Santa and his entourage will be ushered into town by the highly acclaimed King Philip High School Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Joshua Wolloff. The band recently achieved status as the National Champions in the US National Bands Division 3 competition, so come on out to congratulate them on their achievements while getting in the holiday spirit! More entertainment will be provided by our own Inspiration Performing Troupe of Norfolk. Prior to the parade, Santa stops in at Hillcrest Village to hand out cookies and treats and receive hugs and kisses from the residents. Shhhhh, don’t tell Mrs. Claus! Santa’s parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Village on Rockwood Road. Santa’s elves, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Norfolk Police and Fire Departments, area Scouts, and others will
join Santa along Route 115, through the center of town, turning right onto Liberty Lane and ending at the Norfolk library. At 4:00 p.m. residents are invited to visit with Santa in the Meeting Room of the library and have their pictures taken. Santa’s elves will be bustling around the room assisting all. This year, Santa is going digital and you can download your photos after the parade. Refreshments will be provided by the Norfolk Recreation Department. Children are invited to bring their homemade ornaments to help the adults decorate the town Christmas tree, which will be lit for the first time to mark the beginning of the season. The Santa Parade and festivities are sponsored by the Norfolk Lions Club and the Norfolk Recreation Department, with the cooperation of numerous town departments, including our Fire, Police and Highway Departments, the staff of the Norfolk Public Library, and Norfolk Recreation.
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The Senior Citizens’ Holiday Party
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The Wrentham Lions Club is holding its annual Senior Citizens’ Holiday Party Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the King Philip High School Cafeteria at 1pm. All Wrentham Seniors are welcome. The afternoon is free of charge. Lions provide a home cooked meal with all the fixings. King Philip LEOs serve the meal and lead the group in singing carols. A special appearance by Saint Nick is expected as well.
Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Sohoanno Garden Club of Wrentham will be offering a workshop, "Holiday Table Arrangements....Made Easy!," at the Fiske Public Library on Randall Road in Wrentham. Participants will be able to create their own arrangement or buy one designed by members of the gar-
To sign up or further information about this free event please contact the Senior Center. Wrentham Lions charities fund eye research in the hopes that one day, a cure will be found for blindness. For more information about the Wrentham Lions Club please visit our website at www.wrentham-lions.org
Wrentham Lions Tree Sale The Wrentham Lions Club will be selling Christmas Trees again this season in the parking lot of the American Legion Hall on route 1A just north of Wampum Corner. The sale will start on Saturday, November 29th and continue through Monday, December 23rd. Hours of operation will be Tuesday - Friday 5pm to 8pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am to 8:00pm (all times weather permitting).
For additional information, please contact Greg Stahl of the Wrentham Lions at 508-3843495 or email trees@wrentham-lions.org . Proceeds from the tree sale will be the Wrentham Lions local Charities. Please help us support those that are in need during this holiday season.
NCL's annual Santa Breakfast will be held at H. Olive Day School cafeteria. Ring in the season with a Holiday Sing A Long featuring “The Music Man� Ed Morgan, followed by a visit from Santa himself! Continental breakfast treats for all ages will be served. Admission to the breakfast is $10 for NCL members/$12 nonmembers. Register online at norfolkcommunityleague.org or by mailing your check (payable to Norfolk Community League) to NCL Santa Breakfast, PO BOX 450, Norfolk, MA 02056 For questions, please contact Valerie Cleverdon or Colleen O’Shea: familybased@norfolkcommunityleague.org
The Jingle Bell Run is a professionally-timed road race begins at H. Olive Day School, 232 Main St., Norfolk, MA 02056. Onehundred percent of the proceeds from this event will be donated directly to the Santa Foundation. The Santa Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides charitable assistance to local families in need during the holiday season and throughout the year. Last year the Santa Foundation provided assistance to nearly 70 Norfolk families. (www.thesantafoundationinc.org) Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities may register now. Register before December 1st for $25 (save $5). The registration fee increases to $30 after December 1st. Compete as a “Reindeer Team� (4 team members) for $85. This fee increases to $100 per team after December 1st. Free gloves will be given to the first 50 registrants. Jingle bells will be provided for all participants. Festive attire is encouraged.
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Living Healthy Is your Macular Degeneration Supplement Up To Date? By RogeR M. KaLdawy, M.d., MiLfoRd fRanKLin eye CenteR Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration or breakdown of the eye's macula. The macula is a small area in the retina that is responsible for your central vision, allowing you to see fine details clearly. If you have an advanced form of macular degeneration, you are probably taking vitamins and antioxidants supplements to help slow down the progression of this disease. More than a decade after the first Age Related Eye Disease Study
showed that (AREDS) taking daily high doses of vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, zinc and copper can slow down the progress of AMD, a second study (AREDS 2) has revealed that adding certain antioxidants to the original formula does not provide any extra benefit to patients. Advanced AMD can lead to significant vision loss, and in the United States it is the leading cause of blindness. About 2 million Americans have advanced AMD; another 8 million are at risk.
The first AREDS study was conducted by the National Eye Institute and concluded in 2001. It showed that the original AREDS formula can reduce patients' risk of the advanced form of AMD by about 25 percent. The formula helps protect people's central vision, which is needed for reading, driving, recognizing faces and other daily activities. AREDS2, which concluded in 2011, tested several antioxidant nutrients that earlier research had suggested might protect the eyes: lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are produced by plants and are present in oily fish such as salmon. Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, a class of plantderived vitamins that also includes beta-carotene, and are
present in leafy green vegetables. The body uses these nutrients to maintain the health of the retina, the part of the eye that can be damaged by AMD. Participants in AREDS2 were assigned to take one of four different AREDS formulas daily for five years. The AREDS2 research team did find that two patient subgroups benefited from taking variants of the original AREDS formula. The risk of developing advanced AMD was reduced by about 18 percent in study participants who took the variant that included lutein and zeaxanthin but no betacarotene, compared with participants who took the variant that had beta-carotene but no lutein or zeaxanthin. And those participants whose diets were low in lutein and zeaxanthin at the start
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of the study, but who took a variant with lutein and zeaxanthin during the study, were about 25 percent less likely to develop advanced AMD, compared with similar participants who did not take lutein and zeaxanthin. The researchers say that removing beta-carotene from the AREDS formula and adding lutein and zeaxanthin will result in a single formula that is safe and effective for all AMD patients. Until now, people who were current or former smokers could only use a formula that excluded betacarotene, because it had been linked to risk of lung cancer for these patients. About half of AREDS2 participants were former smokers. Another recent AREDS report showed that the benefits of taking the AREDS formula appear to be long-lasting. Participants in the first AREDS study who took the original formula daily for five years continue to enjoy a 25 percent lower risk of developing advanced AMD. Most report that they are still taking the supplement. How about if I do not have AMD or an early stage of this disease? Should I take these supplements anyway? There's no evidence the supplements help the vision of healthy adults or people with earlier stages of AMD. The best advice for most people is to eat a good balanced diet with plenty of leafy greens and fish. Such a diet is good for hearts, and it certainly can't hurt your eyes. If you have an advanced form of AMD, you will find on your local pharmacy shelves supplements labeled “AREDS-2”. These are the updated supplements to look for. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, we use state-of-the-art technology to treat a variety of eye problems, including AMD. We are proud to have a dedicated retina specialist in our practice, specializing in the treatment of retinal eye disease and AMD. With the addition of the new specialist, we bring to our practice world class eye care closer to home. See our ad on the front page for more information.
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This year in the DECA Chapter at King Philip, our team is taking on the task of raising awareness for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We chose our cause in light of the events of last April, when the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing struck our nation. Watching the constant media coverage, we learned that even if physical wounds heal, mental wounds can last months to years after the actual event. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, often known as PTSD, is a mental condition that affects people who have experienced a traumatizing event. PTSD occurs after the initial shock of an event has dissipated and the person tries to go back to a normal routine. The victim’s brain releases stressors causing him to develop symptoms of PTSD. Symptoms may include nightmares, chills and hot flashes, depression, extreme guilt, and/or social isolation or withdrawal. Researching the disorder, we discovered how prevalent PTSD is in combat veterans returning from war. PTSD occurs in about 11-20% of veterans returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. We chose to focus our research and awareness on victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and veterans of war. As part of our project we have held a few events such as “Friday Night Lights” where we handed out glow sticks at our high schools football game. The glow sticks were three different colors, orange the official color for PTSD, and blue and yellow to represent the Boston Marathon. We have also shared information at King Philip’s Open House, its Halloween Spooktacular event and through social media. In regards to future events we have a Silpada jewelry
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Low Vision Support Group Are you a person with low vision who is looking for helpful resources, increased knowledge of your condition, support, and a social group of your peers. If so, please join the Wrentham Low Vision Support Group. The group meets on the first Tthursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and it is held at the Wrentham Senior Center. Director Janet Angelico leads the group. All our welcome to attend. The group is free, thanks to the generosity of the Wrentham Lions Club. In 1925, Lions club became a champion for Helen Keller as "Knights of the Blind." Since then, Lions have set up eye clinics, purchased and distributed vision aids, funded eye research, provided help to people with diabetes, purchased eye screening machines and done many other things worldwide to help eliminate blindness. The Wrentham Lions have sponsored the Wrentham Low Vision Support Group since May, 2011. Members have found the many speakers and information about low vision support services very helpful. To learn more, please call Janet at 508-384-5425.
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DECA is an international organization that teaches high school and college-aged students the importance of business and marketing. Our team has chosen Public Relations as our category, competing against teams across the state that are raising awareness for various causes.
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Sisters Celebrate Solar The Sisters of Mount St. Mary’s Abbey and Trappistine Quality Candy in Wrentham, MA will celebrate the successful implementation of the first phase of solar field installations on their property with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Saturday, December 7th. The event will be hosted by the sisters, and will take place at the Abbey at 300 Arnold St. in Wrentham between the hours of 10-4. It is open to the public. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony will start at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception at the Abbey. It will be presided by Sr. Maureen McCabe, Abbess, as well as executives from project developer Kearsarge Energy and financier Capital Dynamics, as well as Franklin town officials. State Representative Jeff Roy, State Senator Richard Ross, and former US Senator Scott Brown will also attend the event, as will green energy execs from around the state. “We invite our neighbors and friends to come and help us celebrate this momentous occasion. We will be serving our chocolates and beverages, and will open sections of our building for general visitation, and for information on the green energy projects we employ here at the Abbey,” said Mother Maureen, Abbess. “Some of our sisters will be demonstrating and displaying their artisan crafts, and in the gift shop, you’ll find nativity scenes, religious gifts and books, and Trappistine Quality Candy to help you with your
Christmas shopping.” The 8.4 MW solar project installation began in May of this year, and the first of two solar fields is now operational. The project was managed by renewable energy project developer Kearsarge Energy LLC of Watertown, MA,. The long term purchase agreement in place with Town of Franklin makes this solar project a highly beneficial publicprivate partnership between Kearsarge, who leases the land from the sisters of the Abbey, and theTown of Franklin. “We are looking forward to including our neighbors in celebration of this landmark occasion,” adds Mother Maureen. “In collaborating on the solar energy project, we have found a responsible way to manage our fields. The fact that it benefits the town is a very great joy for us.” Implementing renewable energy projects is in keeping with part of the sisters’ creed: a commitment to a simple, lifestyle free of material excess and minimizing waste. “Mount St. Mary’s Abbey is the first location in the state and one of the few in the country that uses three forms of renewable energy: A geothermal system that reduces fuel costs of heating/cooling their chocolate factory, a wind turbine that powers the abbey itself, and now the solar array, which benefits the Town of Franklin while helping the sisters to continue to be a self-supporting community, “ adds Andrew Bern-
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stein, Managing Partner of Kearsarge Energy. “This commitment by the sisters at Mount St. Mary’s Abbey is a leading example that reflects their philosophy on life – accelerating sustainability while living in harmony with the earth and its environment. It is the most sustainable monastery on the planet.” “The Town of Franklin is very excited about this project, which will supply 80% of power needed to supply town facilities, including the schools and all public buildings,” stated Jeff Nutting, Franklin’s Town Administrator. The project will generate $250,000 in tax revenue for the town of Franklin, and will help us conserve on the use of electricity. It is also helping to preserve the environment, and allows the sisters to make productive use of their fields. So, the project is a win/win/win – the town, the sisters, and the community all benefit from this project. ” Mount St. Mary’s Abbey was honored at last month’s annual meeting of MassEnergy, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the advancement of sustainable energy projects in the state. The sisters received a Leader-
ship Award for having implemented not one, but three sustainable energy projects on their property. Kearsarge Energy LLC (“Kearsarge”), based in Watertown, Massachusetts, is a leading renewable energy project developer and financier with a focus on the fastgrowing solar energy market. Since its founding in 2009, Kearsarge has taken principal roles in the development, financing, construction, and management of a portfolio of commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (“PV”) projects in the
Northeastern U.S, North Carolina, and with its partner, Kairos Energy Capital, Hawaii. Kearsarge has developed and financed 20 MW DC of projects that are either operational or planned to be operational by the end of 2013, including a 5.7 MW project that was completed in August 2012 and is currently the largest in New England. In Hawaii, Kearsarge and Kairos has financed, built and operated over 9 solar projects and 2 wind projects. Overall, Kearsarge has more than 60 MW in development.
Three Way Race for Representative The December 10 party primaries for State Representative will have a Norfolk feel. Edward McCormick, a Democrat, and Shawn Dooley, a Republican, both Norfolk residents, are the only names on the primary ballots. While they are running unopposed in their parties, they will be joined by independent Chris Timson, a Walpole Selectman, for the general election on January 7.
cial issues. “I am seeking this nomination not as a stepping stone for my next political office, but to try and address those issues which effect the people of the 9th Norfolk District,” he said in a prepared statement. “I am 60 years of age; I am not looking at polling data to help my run for higher office in 10 years. My emphasis is to get things done now, not to get on television. I pledge that if elected I will serve out my term and not seek any other office.” Dooley, Norfolk’s Town Clerk, was the first to jump into the race declaring his candidacy the day after Winslow announced he was leaving the seat. “I am passionate about public service and would love to have the opportunity to serve the people of the 9th Norfolk District as their State Representative," Dooley said. "I believe that this election needs to be about improving the economic and educational conditions in this District."
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McCormick, a trial lawyer, was once the Republican candidate for U.S. Congress unsuccessfully running against Barney Frank. Now a Democrat, McCormick says the current Republican Party has become far too conservative on so-
Walpole’s Timson, an attorney and a three term selectman, believes his experience and background make him right for the position. In a prepared statement he says, “I will bring my experience as an attorney and town Selectman to represent, lead, and work for the people of Norfolk County. I am energized by help-
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ing others and have a talent for listening to people, finding common ground in their positions, and building consensus to make their shared goals a reality.” The Special State Primary is December 10th at Freeman Kennedy School in Norfolk and Delaney Elementary School in Wrentham. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. The Special State Election for State Representative is January 7th at Freeman Kennedy School in Norfolk and Delaney Elementary School in Wrentham. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. (This article originally appeared in The Norfolk Times, www.thenorfolktimes.com)
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Boston Blades Skate with Local Girls Earlier this month the Boston Blades, partnered with King Philip Walpole Youth Hockey to host a "Girls Try Hockey for Free" event at Norfolk Arena. The Boston Blades are the the reining champions of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, the premiere professional league for women players. On hand from the Blades were Jess Koizumi, Kiira Dosdall, Rachel Llanes, Whitney Naslund and Ding Xiaolin. They worked with 25 current King Philip Walpole girls players, ranging in age from mite to U14. The event was part of World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend and 15 local skaters tried the sport for the the first time. "Our athletes were thrilled by the chance to skate with the Blades, " King Philip Walpole president Randy Yanoshak said. "It's wonderful for our young athletes to see
the skill, motivation and passion the Blades bring, and to be inspired to continue their hockey careers.” This season KPW has expanded its girls program to four teams in the competitive South Shore Conference and continues to run a girls’ in-house program for girls new to hockey. Many of those athletes joined the Blades in KPW's first celebration of World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend. "As a town hockey program, we know how many outstanding young female athletes are interested in trying to play hockey and we hope events like these allow us to welcome even more of them to the sport," Yanoshak said. "The Blades are wonderful ambassadors for ice hockey and clearly an inspiration for the next generation of girls hockey players."
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2014 Is Quickly Approaching It is amazing how much change can take place over the course of a year, which is why it is important to start thinking about reviewing your finances. You will want to review your finances to see if it is time to adjust existing support obligations or if it is appropriate to consider wiping your financial slate clean through bankruptcy. O f tentimes people do not take advantage of opportunities to adjust support obligations. Exchanging financial information at the start of a new year is a good way to see if support orders need to be adjusted so that support is fair for all parties involved. Parties can enter into an agreement, which would need to be presented to the Court, if they are able to work together if it is found that support should be adjusted. You should never make an adjustment to support that has not been approved by the Court; otherwise someone could potentially be exposed to a Complaint for Contempt. You should also keep in mind the possibility that existing alimony orders may be eligible for adjustment pursuant to the Alimony Reform Act of 2011.
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Sports Crowley Aims High As New KP Girls Hoop Coach By Ken haMwey staff sPoRts wRiteR Marty Crowley is a coach for all seasons, but at King Philip Regional the hope is that he compiles most of his success in girls basketball. The 53-year-old Crowley, who lives in Cranston, R.I., coaches boys and girls cross-country at Burrillville High in the fall and he also coaches Cumberland High in softball during the spring season. His winters for the last 20 years have been spent coaching three Rhode Island girls basketball squads — Tolman, Burrillville and Cranston West.
Crowley has a new basketball gig now, having replaced KP’s Sean McInnis who’s now the athletic director at Triton Regional. And, the new coach isn’t wasting any time setting the bar high for the Warrior girls quintet. He wants his new team to qualify for post-season play. “Getting into the tournament is our top goal,’’ said Crowley, who works as a teacher’s assistant in special education at Cumberland High School. “It’s a realistic goal that can be achieved if our kids play hard in games and in practice.’’ Crowley inherits a team that went
“They’ll be quality leaders,’’ Crowley said. “We’ll rely on them to set good examples. They’ve got talent and their work ethic is solid, both in school and in the community.’’
6-14 last year and he’s acutely aware that competing in the Hockomock League will be no easy task. “Teams like Foxboro, Franklin, North Attleboro and Oliver Ames are traditionally strong every year,’’ he said. “It’s a league where you take nothing for granted.’’ The new coach, who last year was coaching the Cranston West girls five, is excited about his new stop. He’s ready for a major challenge. “I like KP’s rich athletic and academic tradition,’’ said Crowley, a native of Woonsocket who’s mar-
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ried and has a son and daughter. “Massachusetts offers a great brand of basketball and I’m impressed with the communities of Norfolk, Wrentham and Plainville. When I ran camps at Stonehill College, I’d often see players from the Hockomock League. It’s one of the premier conferences in the state.’’ Crowley has won two state titles — one in softball with Cumberland in 2011 and the other with Burrillville in girls basketball in 2003. He’s topped 200 career victories in basketball, no doubt the result of his coaching style. “I’m highly energetic,’’ he said. “I’m kind of a disciplinarian who will offer constructive criticism. I like motivating players because I want them to excel in my program. My playing style is all about defense. It’s that commodity that provides opportunities and gets you baskets in transition. We’ll run sets and we’ll go up-tempo, if possible. The key is to adjust and do little things well.’’ Hired in September, Crowley wasted no time in selecting captains. He chose four seniors — Alicia Cuoco, Amanda Johnson,
Crowley, who was a member of the 1976 state championship crosscountry team at LaSalle Academy in Providence, will bank on a philosophy of pushing his players to reach their potential. “Winning is a by-product of hard work,’’ Crowley emphasized. “I’ll push the players even a little beyond their potential. And, when we open the preseason, I’ll welcome the players and ask them if they’re ready for the next step in our family adventure. They’ll know we’re on a quest for excellence.’’ Crowley has his staff in place, choosing Lindsay Ratchlow as his varsity assistant, Tara LeBlanc as junior varsity coach, and Liz Hathway as freshman coach. Ratchlow played for Crowley and also coached with him in Burrillville. LeBlanc is in her first year at KP and Hathway is a holdover from last year. “I’m happy to be on board at KP,’’ Crowley said. “I’m excited about taking over the girls program and I’ve been given a lot of support from the school administration.’’ Now it’s time to roll up his sleeves and prepare for a major challenge. Marty Crowley has lots of energy and it’s that attribute that just might elevate the Warriors program to a new level.
Registration for King Philip Soccer Association Travel Soccer Opens Registration for King Philip Soccer Association (KPSA) travel soccer teams is now open to Middle School and High School (U14 - U19) players living in Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham. For more information and to register, please visit www.kpsoccer.org. KPSA fields competitive travel soccer teams, U13/U14 in the Fall and U14 - U19 in the Spring, in the Boston Area Youth Soccer league. The KPSA Spring registration fee is just $75.
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Sports KP Volleyball Arrives By ChRistoPheR tReMBLay Six years into the King Philip volleyball program the Warriors seem to have come of age. After falling to Newton North in the Central East Divison 1 state tournament, the Lady Warriors put up a 17-3 regular season record this fall, while capturing their first ever Hockomock League Championship After taking out Newton South, King Philip fell to North Quincy 3-2 in the semi finals.
“This is a special class; it’s going to be odd next year as we’ve called the same plays for the same players over the last four years. It’s going to be sad to see them go, but it’s time for them to move on and play college volleyball,” Layman said. “Many of these girls had no volleyball experience until they began playing for the high school. It was great that we were able to bring them along together.”
“The past two seasons have been similar,” second year coach Tim Layman said. “The girls really wanted to win the Hockomock League as it was something that was never done in our 6 year existence, but the coaching staff wanted to go further in the tournament.” Like any new program it takes time to become established. It was rough in the early years, but once the Warriors began winning on the volleyball court fans started to flock to the games and athletes now wanted to be part of the program.
KP got great leadership from its seniors over the past two years, while working with the middle school to establish a feeder program. King Philip has also started a youth club volleyball program (Metro West), while building two sand volleyball pits at the Rice Complex to encourage younger kids to play the sport. Leading KP to back-to- back tournament experiences were tri-captains Melissa Daigle (outside hitter), Brigid Murray (setter) and Kylie O’keefe (libero and defensive specialist). Although partial, Coach Layman believes that not only is Daigle one of the best hitters in the state with 300 plus kills and Murray is one of the best setters. “Brigid has been a huge part of our success and will end her high school career with 1300 set assists; big
With this season complete Coach Layman and his assistant Jennifer Murray don’t want to look to next year right away being that the six seniors leaving the team have been with them for the past four years. The group all began on the freshman team moved up to junior varsity two years ago and has been together on the varsity squad for the past two seasons.
numbers for a setter,” said Layman. Despite the trips to the state tournament, the Warriors do not have any real big impact players; instead the coach considers his team to possess a well balanced attack led by their seniors. In addition to the three captains, King Philip has gotten proficient play from Ellery Lyon, a middle hitter who was converted to an outside hitter with over 100 kills; Andrea Olsen, a first year varsity player who had 100 kills from her middle hitter position and Christine Monahan, a defensive specialist and libero that switches off with O’keefe. The rest of the KP team includes Maddie O’Gryzek, Lisa Petruzziello, Madison Mitteness, Erin Quadrozzi, Jamie Buffone, Olivia Mosolgo, Brianna Miccile, Gwen Uyrus and Molly Citarell.
Although the Warriors will be saying goodbye to six seniors, they will be returning seven juniors next season in addition to a very talented group of athletes that will be moving up from the freshman and junior varsity teams. “We rotated 10 or 11 players around every match so it shouldn’t be a problem staying on the same level next year,” the coach said. “Our freshman and jv teams both went 182 and have some good players moving up. It’s been amazing, where we came from six years ago to the way we’ve played the past two years, its softball success.” With all the talented athletes that will be vying for spots on the varsity squad next fall, Layman will have to turn many away. However, to become a quality program this is a very good scenario to be in. I guess the King Philip volleyball team has arrived.
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KP, Tri-County and 1,000 Participate in Inaugural HERO Walk for Designated Drivers King Philip Regional High School and Tri-County High School students joined teams from across Norfolk County in a 5K walk around the grounds of Patriot Place – raising money and awareness for the Ensign John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for designated drivers. “The turnout was fantastic, and very encouraging,” Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said following the Oct. 20 walk, organized by his office, Patriot Place, Tedeschi Foods Shops and Muriel and Bill Elliott, the parents of a Naval Academy graduate who was killed by a drunk driver in 2000 for whom the campaign is named. “Society has reversed course on destructive behaviors before. Smoking rates have plummeted since we looked the real conse-
clear that to be a designated driver is to be a HERO.” Morrissey added he normally deals with the issue of drunk driving “on the other side of a tragedy,” like a fatal car crash or arrest. “It was good to be surrounded by hundreds of young
quences of smoking in the face. We can do the same with drunk driving,” Morrissey said. “It has to start with young people appreciating the dangers but also understanding that the cure is having one person in a group of friends step up and say ‘I’ll be there HERO tonight, I’ll be the designated driver.’”
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played with a soccer ball and peach basket-goals), YBL participants have this in common with the students in Springfield: they love the game! And they stay engaged.
This winter, the Hockomock Area YMCA will continue a tradition that roots back to the Y’s history. Youth basketball league (YBL) for ages 3 and up begins in the YMCA gyms on Saturday, December 7. With short, cold days inherent to the region, winter hoops is a great way to stay active and connected with others interested in healthy competition, reaching goals, and staying healthy.
Coaches at the Y emphasize reaching goals together and stress abilities and teamwork over winning at any cost while infusing the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into every meeting.
“Things will heat up at the Y this winter,” says Branch Executive Director Dan Brennock, who anticipates the Hockomock Area YMCA will welcome 1,000 participants to its youth basketball league. With a
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focus on youth development, it is a hallmark YMCA organized sports programs that they be developmentally appropriate. “We focus on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting, as well as the basics of defense, while emphasizing team work, fair play and learning to love and play the game of basketball.” According to Brennock, basketball is the Y’s most popular league. Fostering a lifetime appreciation for basketball is important to the YMCA, who has a special connection to the origins of the game. In December, 1891, Physical education teacher James Naismith invented basketball at the International YMCA Training School. During that long winter, students wanted an activity unlike traditional indoor activities offered; the story goes that Naismith had two weeks to come up with something. He chose a game physically demanding but simple to understand. To prevent injuries, no contact would be allowed. The ball would be passed but not carried. Elevating the goals at each end of the court would add challenge. The height of the goals, 10 feet, was determined solely by the height of the Y’s elevated indoor running track. Although there are differences in the game today (it was originally
Spots are available now for this 8 week season, with league costs going up after November 26. Stay warm this winter and register today: bernon Family branch 45 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin; 508.528.8708 invensys Foxboro branch 67 Mechanic St, Foxboro; 508.543.2523 north attleboro branch 300 Elmwood St, No. Attleboro; 508.695.7001 Online registration is offered to full members: hockymca.org. All are invited to participate, regardless of whether a Y member or not and confidential financial assistance is available. For more information, contact YMCA Sports: Kailynn Bateman, kailynnb@hockymca.org, 774.235.2720 (in Franklin); Shelly Jacobsen, shellyj@hockymca.org, 508.772.1354 (in Foxboro); Michelle Burke, michelleb@hockymca.org, 508.643.5215 (in North Attleboro)
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Calendar of Events December 1 Wrentham Tree Lighting Ceremony, Town Common, 6 to 8 p.m.
December 10 Primary for 9th Norfolk State Rep Seat.
December 4 Multi Age Storytime - An interactive drop-in story time with songs, games, and a hands-on activity. Age 2 and up with a caregiver. 11: 30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk.
December 11 Multi Age Storytime - An interactive drop-in story time with songs, games, and a hands-on activity. Age 2 and up with a caregiver. 11: 30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk.
On My Own Storytime - 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. Age 3 and up. 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk.
On My Own Storytime - 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. Age 3 and up. 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk.
December 6 Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham-Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or care giver meet on Fridays
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group: Spend an enjoyable evening at the Library with people who are passionate about reading. This group primarily reads non-fiction titles and meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7pm. Facilitated by Jane Michelmore. New members are always welcome. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk.
At 9:30. Toddlers(walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet newfriends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. No registration required. If arriving before 10 a.m. please ring doorbell. Picnic Playgroup, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. December 7 Santa’s Parade, Norfolk The Norfolk Community League has scheduled its 12th Annual Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk and its Santa Breakfast for Saturday, December 7, 2013. The breakfast starts at 9 a.m. and the race begins at 11 a.m. December 8 Santa Claus will roll into Norfolk on Sunday for the annual parade. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Village on Rockwood Road. Santa’s elves, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Norfolk Police and Fire Departments, area Scouts, and others will join Santa along Route 115, through the center of town, turning right onto Liberty Lane and ending at the Norfolk library. At 4:00 p.m. residents are invited to visit with Santa in the Meeting Room of the library and have their pictures taken. Santa’s elves will be bustling around the room assisting all. This year, Santa is going digital and you can download your photos after the parade. Refreshments will be provided by the Norfolk Recreation Department.
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December 13 Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham-Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or care giver meet on Fridays At 9:30. Toddlers(walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet newfriends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. No registration required. If arriving before 10 a.m. please ring doorbell. December 14 Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Tchaikovsky’s classic The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 15, at 2 p.m. All performances will take place at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in Franklin. Tickets are $30, $28 and $26 for each show and may be purchased at The Spotlight Shop (34 Main Street, Franklin), through online ticketing at www.fpaconline.com, or by phone at 508-528-8668. Group sales are available for civic groups and organizations. December 15 Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Tchaikovsky’s classic The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 14,
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PET CORNER Paws of Plainville Hopes to Find Forever Homes Shirley Shirley is out on her own and nothings gonna turn her back now! This sweet girl left Laverne behind and is looking for a new roommate here in the Plainville area. Give her any chance she’ll take it!!! She’s gonna make her dreams come true, and all that she dreams about is going home with you… If you are interested in meeting Shirley or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call508-695-4707 (leave a message if need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762. For more information, please visit us atwww.pawsofplainville.org.
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Eclipse We know that just like her name, Eclipse will be here with us one minute and then gone the next… Our Paws of Plainville Adoption Saga has been extremely successful. Twilight, Moon and all of her precious little planets have found wonderful homes and we are sure that Eclipse will quickly find hers as well. Once you meet this pretty little lady with her bright eyes and bushy tail it will make you turn around and fill out an application for her... Stay tuned for Dawn, the last and most exciting addition to our saga. Eclipse has been spayed, combo tested negative and is up to date with her regular shots.
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Summer The days may be getting shorter and the nights longer but never fear, Summer is here!!! This wonderful kitty’s life may have started out bleak but her future is looking brighter all the time. Take this little ray of sunshine home with you and she will brighten up your days and help to keep you warm at night!!! Summer has been spayed, combo tested negative and is up to date with her regular shots. If you are interested in meeting Summer or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508-695-4707 (leave a message if need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762. For more information, please visit us at www.pawsofplainville.org.
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Five Reasons Not to Be a “Do-It-Yourself” Investor These days, you can go online and invest, for modest fees. You can also visit various websites for research and watch numerous cable shows for investment recommendations. So, why shouldn’t you be a “do-it-yourself” investor rather than work with a financial professional? Actually, there are at least five good reasons why a financial advisor can help make you a better investor. a financial advisor can: Ask the right questions — If you try to invest on your own, you may find yourself asking the wrong questions, such as: “What’s the ‘hottest’ investment out there?” A financial professional can help frame better questions, such as: “Given my individual risk tolerance and long-term goals, which investments should I consider to help me build a balanced portfolio?” In other words, a financial professional can help you ask the questions that can lead to better results.
Look at your situation objectively — No matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to take all the emotion out of your investment choices. After all, your investment success will play a large role in some key areas of your life, such as your ability to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Consequently, if you think you’re not making the progress you should with your investments, you may be tempted to make a hasty decision to give your portfolio a “jolt.” Frequently, though, such choices can backfire. When it comes to investing, it’s better to invest with your head, not your heart. A financial advisor can analyze your situation, assess your risk tolerance and make appropriate recommendations. Show a deeper understanding of investment research — You can look up many types of financial data on your own. But do you know how to put all these pieces together into a cohesive picture? A financial professional, with years of experience and training, is gen-
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Norfolk Lions Club is in full swing with their annual Christmas Tree Sale!! This month long event is one of the Lions Club’s most important fundraisers and a great opportunity for the Lions to connect with so many members of the community during the holiday period. Sales begin on November 29 and continue until all trees are gone, so we hope to see you down at the lot early for best selection.
Spend time looking for opportunities — Even if you enjoy the process of investing, the chances are quite good that you can’t spend as much time on it as a financial professional. That means, among other things, you aren’t constantly on the lookout for new investment opportunities. Nor are you always looking within your own portfolio for opportunities to rebalance or make other adjustments that can help you move forward toward your goals. But when you work closely with a financial advisor, he or she is exploring the financial markets for new investment prospects while regularly reviewing your portfolio for possibilities of upgrading quality, increasing diversification or making adjustments in response to changes in your life.
As has been its tradition in the past five years, the Norfolk Lions Christmas Tree Sale is located on the lot next to the Dunkin Donuts on Main Street in downtown Norfolk. We thank the owners of our local Dunkin Donuts for their continued support of the Norfolk Lions.
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Put experience to work in making portfolio recommendations. Even if you’ve been investing for many years, you might be surprised at all the underlying influences that should go into making investment decisions. But a financial professional understands market patterns, the nature of diversification and other factors necessary in helping you make the right choices for your situation.
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Selling hours are weekdays from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and weekends from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The Lions will be happy to trim the bottom of your tree, wrap it and secure it to your car, although pickup trucks are very much appreciated. We accept cash and checks to the Norfolk Lions Club; sorry no credit cards. Did you know that it takes 10 to 12 years of growing time and professional care to bring a Christmas tree to harvest? Our trees come from northern Maine and they are fresh and beautiful! We have both Balsam and Frazier Fir trees, as well as wreaths. We also have tree bags and tree life preservative to promote needle retention and help keep your tree fresh. All of the proceeds from the sales of the trees go right back into the local Norfolk community and to various Lions charities. “Monies that the Lions generate go to seed such research as blindness preven-
tion, diabetes prevention and numerous other causes”, says Bruce Beans, this year’s President and King Lion. “Norfolk Lions has donated over $250,000 in it’s over 50 years of service to the community”. This year we will have a collection bin at the tree lot for Coats 4 Kids. We will be collecting coats for men, women and children to be given to families in need in our community. Any and all coats in good condition are needed and all will be dry-cleaned courtesy of Anton’s Cleaners. We will also be collecting nonperishable food donations for the benefit of the Norfolk Food Pantry. Like many of us, the food pantry has been hit hard during these economic times and we would like to help out. Bill Hawkins, co-chairman of the Christmas Tree Sale, further comments, “Your contributions to the Norfolk Food Pantry would be appreciated and could not come at a better time of year.” Again this year, the Boy Scouts of Norfolk will be offering a tree pick up service. For $10, the Scouts will pick up a tree at any house in Norfolk and bring it to the transfer station for recycling. You can register for this service at the lot when you buy your tree. The Norfolk Lions Club currently has 82 men and women members and is growing! We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM at the Lafayette House Restaurant on Rt. 1 in Foxboro, MA. For more information or to get involved with the Norfolk Lions Club, please visit www.NorfolkMALions.org, send email to norfolk lionsmembership@gmail.com or talk to any Lions member you may know.
NCL's Person of the Year is Reynolds Lee Norfolk Community League has named Reynolds Lee Person of the Year. Lee is the registrar for Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer and also coaches two teams. Described as a caring coach that always encourages his players to do his best and makes each one feel valued no matter his or her skill level, Lee is said to go the extra mile for his players and
works them hard during practices. While coaching he makes sure all his players have an equal amount of time on the field. In addition to his coaching, Lee has helped grow Norfolk Lions which currently has more than 420 players. The Norfolk Community League honored Lee at their annual Gala last month.
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Year-End Tax Planning For Individuals for tax year 2014. If your company grants stock options, you may want to exercise the option or sell stock acquired by exercise of an option this year if you think your tax bracket will be higher in 2014. Exercise of the option is often but not always a taxable event; sale of the stock is almost always a taxable event. If you're self employed, send invoices or bills to clients or customers this year in order to be paid in full by the end of December. By JeffRey sChweitzeR Tax planning presents more challenges than usual this year due to the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), which was signed into law on January 2, 2013, as well as certain tax provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 taking effect in 2013 and 2014. Tax planning strategies for individuals this year--and for the next several years--require careful consideration of taxable income in relation to threshold amounts that might bump a taxpayer into a higher or lower tax bracket, thus, subjecting him or her to additional taxes such as the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) or an additional Medicare tax. Even so, there are several more general tax planning strategies taxpayers might consider such as: Selling any investments on which you have a gain or loss this year.
Accelerating Income and Deductions Accelerating income into 2013 is an especially good idea for taxpayers who anticipate being in a higher tax bracket next year or whose earnings are close to threshold amounts ($200,000 for single filers and $250,000 for married filing jointly) that make them liable for additional Medicare tax or NIIT (see below). Here are several examples of what a taxpayer might do to accelerate deductions: Pay a state estimated tax installment in December instead of at the January due date. However, make sure the payment is based on a reasonable estimate of your state tax. Pay your entire property tax bill, including installments due in year 2014, by year-end. This does not apply to mortgage escrow accounts.
For more on this, see Investment Gains and Losses, below.
Try to bunch "threshold" expenses, such as medical and dental expenses (10% of AGI starting in 2013) and miscellaneous itemized deductions.
If you anticipate an increase in taxable income in 2014 and are expecting a bonus at year-end, try to get it before December 31. Keep in mind however, that contractual bonuses are different, in that they are typically not paid out until the first quarter of the following year. Therefore, any taxes owed on a contractual bonus would not be due until you file a tax return
For example, you might pay medical bills and dues and subscriptions in whichever year they would do you the most tax good. Threshold expenses are deductible only to the extent they exceed a certain percentage of adjusted gross income (AGI). By bunching these expenses into one year, rather than spreading them out over two years, you have a better
chance of exceeding the thresholds, thereby maximizing your deduction. In cases where tax benefits are phased out over a certain adjusted gross income (AGI) amount, a strategy of accelerating income and deductions might allow you to claim larger deductions, credits, and other tax breaks for 2013, depending on your situation. The latter benefits include Roth IRA contributions, conversions of regular IRAs to Roth IRAs, child credits, higher education tax credits and deductions for student loan interest. If you know you have a set amount of income coming in this year that is not covered by withholding taxes, increasing your withholding before year-end can avoid or reduce any estimated tax penalty that might otherwise be due. On the other hand, the penalty could be avoided by covering the extra tax in your final estimated tax payment and computing the penalty using the annualized income method.
2014. Items that may affect AMT include deductions for state property taxes and state income taxes, miscellaneous itemized deductions, and personal exemptions. Residential Energy Tax Credits Non-Business Energy Credits ATRA extended the non-business energy credit, which expired in 2011, through 2013 (retroactive to 2012). You may claim a credit of 10 percent of the cost of certain energy saving property that you added to your main home. This includes the cost of qualified insulation, windows, doors and roofs, as well as biomass stoves with a thermal efficiency rating of at least 75%. In some cases, you may be able to claim the actual cost of certain qualified energy-efficient property. Each type of property has a different dollar limit. Examples include the cost of qualified water heaters and qualified heating and air conditioning systems. To qualify for the credit, your main home must be an existing home located in the United States. New construction and rentals do not qualify. The credit has a maximum lifetime limit of $500; however, only $200 of this limit can be used for windows. Not all energy-efficient improvements qualify, so be sure you have the manufacturer's credit certification statement. It is usually available on the manufacturer's website or with the product's packaging.
Alternative Minimum Tax The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption "patch" was made permanent by ATRA and is indexed for inflation. It's important not
Residential Energy Efficient Property Credits The Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit is available to individual taxpayers to help pay for qual-
Geothermal pumps, solar energy systems, and residential wind turbines can be installed in both principal residences and second homes (existing homes and new construction), but not rentals. Fuel cell property qualifies only when it is installed in your principal residence (new construction or existing home). Rentals and second homes do not qualify. There are specific guidelines that have to be met for these items to qualify. The tax credit is 30% of the cost of the qualified property, with no cap on the amount of credit available, except for fuel cell property. Generally, labor costs can be included when figuring the credit. Any unused portions of this credit can be carried forward. Not all energy-efficient improvements qualify so be sure you have the manufacturer's tax credit certification statement, which can usually be found on the manufacturer's website or with the product packaging. Jeffrey Schweitzer can be found at Northeast Financial Strategies Inc (NFS) at Wampum Corner in Wrentham. NFS works with individuals and small businesses providing financial and estate planning, insurance, investments and also offers full service accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, income tax preparation, and notary public services. For more information, stop by the office, call Jeffrey at 800-560-4NFS or visit online - www.nfsnet.com.
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preparation for a closing in 2014. This is just another sign of the times… about the author: Barbara Todaro is an award winning real estate agent with 35 years of experience and is the marketing agent for The Kuney-Todaro Team. Barbara is a blogger on ActiveRain, Google+ and several other real estate platforms. Visit her website at www.todarosellsfranklinma.com. For commenting and further discussion, Barbara Todaro can be reached at 508-520-9881.
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