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Franklin Library Makes Its Case to Mass. Library Board Town Hopes to Prove Library’s Doing More for Less By J.D. O’Gara The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners does not believe Franklin’s library can possibly operate up to snuff, given the town’s $220,000 cut to the library this year. The town’s response; come see for yourself. That’s just what the MBLC did on Saturday, February 18.
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“We’re very grateful that Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners took the time to see the operations and talk with us,” says Felicia Oti, Franklin Library Director. March first, at the MBLC’s meeting, the Franklin Public Library will appeal the board’s decision not to grant the town of Franklin a waiver for its Municipal Appropriation Requirements (MAR). This is the minimum amount of library the MBLC believes should be the amount a community should spend on its library. The MBLC says that
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Although the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners has refused to grant Franklin’s library a waiver of its Municipal Appropriation Requirements (MAR) due to the town’s 29% cuts in funding for the library this year, the library is appealing the decision, saying that services have not been cut at all and the library is doing more with less. The addition of this new circulation desk, for example, helped to streamline operations and cut costs.
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February 22, that amount was raised by $15,000 when council members approved an increase in the annual book budget. “Ordinarily, it’s not an issue,� says Celeste Bruno, Communications spokesperson for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, “but when a community has a disproportionate or drastic cut, they come before the board to make their case.� In the case of Franklin with a 29% cut, says Bruno, the commissioners saw “a gap between the way the library should be funded according to the requirement and the way the library is actually funded. It’s important to note that the board has never granted a waiver that is more than a 29% disproportionate cut.� Franklin, she noted, has been granted waivers of the MAR in 2004, 2005, 2010 and 2011. This year, the MBLC granted waivers of the requirement to 120 communities, but Franklin was not one of them. “As a practical and effective strategy for addressing budgetary constraints, functional space issues and the efficient delivery of services, the Franklin Library Board of Directors decided to reconfigure the library layout, eliminating one of the two circulation desks. Services have not been reduced. “As of February 24, Friday
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hours were restored,� says Oti. “The Franklin Library is now open 60 hours a week, 6 days a week. We have maintained programs: 28 book groups; the One Book, One Community program; and the four weekly story times. Additionally, we have opened a Student Assistance Center staffed by volunteers and overseen by our Vice-Chairperson, a former teacher and two volunteers. The Center is open from 35 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays from October through May.� The Library continues to fill requests through the Minuteman Network, the Virtual Catalogue and OCLC. In order to remain in the voluntary State Aid to Public Libraries Program, says Bruno, Franklin will have to prove its case, that it is able to “pull its weight� along with other libraries in the program. “The fact is, we increased the book budget. We didn’t reduce any hours of operation. We didn’t reduce any programs. We have more patrons on a weekly basis, almost a couple hundred more per week, so I think the bottom line is the library is thriving,� says Jeffrey Nutting, Town Administrator. Indeed, the number of library pa-
trons served per day in FY 2012 increased to 736 per day, up from 689 per day in FY 2011. The number of average automated checkouts also increased by 3,000 per month. “We’re doing great, and we’re doing it for a lot less money. I think if they come out, they’ll reconsider,â€? says Nutting. The MBLC’s fear, according to Bruno, is that since the Massachusetts system is cooperative, service and lending to library patrons should be consistent across the board. The town of Franklin will hear a decision next month, after the review. In the meantime, says Bruno, “The decision on whether to serve residents of the other community lies completely with the local communities.â€? Thus, the Norfolk Public Library has ceased its lending to Franklin residents for the time being, but the Bellingham Public Library will maintain its ties. “At the end, the facts will speak for themselves,â€? says Nutting. “I think we’ve done a fantastic job ‌the library is in better shape than it was in last 3 years.â€?
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This year’s goal is $175,000, all of which go right back into HMEA programs, but help is still needed. At least 100 volunteers are needed to make this event a success. The Independence Walk, Run, Roll & Stroll will also feature hotdogs from Sodexo, hamburgers
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In fact, Nutting says the town is happy to get the word out to groups of residents wishing to get all of the facts. On March 8, at 6 p.m., the town will offer a tour of the current high school to all residents wishing to attend. Later, at 7 p.m., attendees will view a presentation on the project. On March 27, Franklin residents will be asked to vote for a debt exclusion override to fund appromimately $47 million of the $104.5 million cost of a new Franklin High School. The state, specifically the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), will reimburse 59.52% of the cost. According to state regulations, the total amount must be put before Franklin voters before the reimbursement is made. Of course, the state would offer a reimbursement if renovations were made. For the lowest cost option for a gut renovation were looked at after reimbursement, the cost to the
town would have been $38 million. However, the Building Committee recommended the model school option when weighing such factors as the extensive repairs needed, the time line, the rerouting of classes to temporary buildings and the disruption to students and staff. The Model School option included the cost of all furnishings, equipment, demolishing the old facility and constructing new fields. The projected opening date of the new high school, if the debt exclusion override passes on March 27, is Fall of 2014. Ai3, an architectural firm that has built Whitman-Hanson and Norwood High Schools and is currently building Plymouth North and Natick High Schools, presented the Model School chosen for Franklin. Nutting says Ai3 was the third and best bid received on the project. “Out of the gate we saved $300K,� says Nutting, “because we’ve been doing this a long time, and we knew we were being overcharged dramatically (by the first
two bidders) for those services.� Although the MSBA has a list of towns waiting for funding, “We had enough issues that compelled them to give us a high look,� said Nutting, at the February 9 meeting. The current Franklin High School has actually received warnings from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) regarding its accreditation status for several years, as the deteriorating building is not ADA compliant, has science labs that do not meet requirements and for its electrical systems. The model high school would bring the school up to speed in accessibility and increase education space to 82,770 square feet. Updated classrooms would feature integrated technology, an 850-seat auditorium/theater, a 17,600 square foot gym, a 6,000 square foot indoor walking track and full compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act. The bottom line for Franklin taxpayers would be 74 cents on each $1,000 of assessed property value
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starting on July 1, 2016. The town would borrow $47 million over 25 years on a level debt basis. For a property assessed at $352,700, which is the average in Franklin, annual tax bills would rise by $1 in 2012 to $45 in 2013, to $85 in 2014, to $216 in 2015, capping at an annual $260 from July 1, 2016 through the life of the loan. To calculate the effect on your property beginning July 1, 2016, divide your assessed value by 1,000 and multiply the result by .74. Franklin’s biggest hurdle, says Nutting, is getting residents to come out and vote. The new Franklin High School will need 50% plus one of the vote, he says. Voters must be registered by March 7 in order to participate in the March 27 decision.
School are putting together signs that say “Vote Yes on the New FHS.� The committee sees now as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build such a complete high school, with the state footing 60%. Borrowing and construction costs are at a good rate and it would protect property values, they say. To view their website, visit www.newfhs.com. Our schools, says Nutting, “are the flagship of the community, the face of Franklin. We need to continue to invest in education here. It’s more than just a building, it’s a community value. It’s good for you whether you have kids in school or not.�
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A Place to Be Themselves Wellesley LGBTQ Youth Group Welcomes Kids from Surrounding Communities BY J.D. O’GARA It began nearly a year ago, with a couple of parents in Wellesley who were looking for social support for their teenage sons, who had recently come out as gay. The closest youth group they could find was all the way in Boston. The parents turned to Rev. Jack Lewis, who had local ties to PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) to create a local place their kids could go to find others their age who were going through similar experiences. Thus, the West Suburban Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth (WAGLY) was born. It’s a youth group for Metrowest GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) youth and their straight allies, that meets every Monday night (except public holidays), from 7-8:30 p.m. “In high school, it’s possible that there’s only one out person in their school, and (kids) travel to meet other LGBT kids. We’re really it for 20 or 30 communities. Youth will travel that great distance,” says Jack Lewis, Coordinator of the West Suburban Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth (WAGLY). Lewis explains that many area high schools do offer gay-straight
alliances (GSAs), but that these may be small and don’t always fill students’ needs. WAGLY gives students “the opportunity to interact with similar youth who are going through the same things they are going through,” says Lewis. “They can come and be supported by people going through similar life experiences, but also be supported by straight allies.” Meetings usually see from 15 to 20 young people, says Lewis, and programming ranges from social to educational. WAGLY has hosted speakers from Mass Equality and GLAD (Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders) as well as had groups come to teach selfdefense. It’s not all serious, however. Social nights include movie and karaoke nights as well as small group discussions. “It’s good to have one-on-one time with other kids,” says Scott, a junior from Millis, who says that he although he enjoys his involvement with his school’s GSA, Common Ground, he finds its large size doesn’t give it a sense of being personal. WAGLY, he says, has given him the tools to handle some of the prejudice “and pretty vulgar things” he’s overheard from other students at school toward his GSA group and allowed him to
“spread acceptance and understanding to other people,” he says. “I feel like, why shouldn’t people be accepted? School is supposed to be a safe place, and it’s scary knowing that it’s not, at times.” Lillie Greenwood, 18, of Millis, found WAGLY through a student advisor. Like Scott, she, too, finds WAGLY “a place you can be out in the open about your sexuality,” she says. She makes sure to add that she doesn’t mean say her community is not accepting, but that in her “girl-guy” town “you can’t exactly say that you’re dating someone if you are gay. You can’t say that you like someone openly. I mean, you can around your friends who understand you, but not that many people are out.” Lillie says she would like to focus on acceptance among her schoolmates rather than seem too “preachy.” “Being in WAGLY is really comforting,” says Lillie, “because when you’re there, you’re just accepted, whether you’re socially inept or socially awkward or you’re just, like, there to have a good time, and that makes a heck of a lot of difference.” For more information on WAGLY, visit www.WAGLY.org or email info@WAGLY.org.
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Friends of Franklin Library to Hold Meeting March 5th The Friends of the Franklin Library (FOFL) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library, lower level. Members and the public are welcome to attend the meetings. FOFL is always looking for new ideas, opinions and comments to help make its efforts more successful. The Friends of the Franklin Li-
brary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of the nation’s first public library. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month, September through June. However, this month is an exception. Meetings will return to Wednesday next month. Membership is open to everyone. For information about the Friends, call (508) 528-6624.
Free Business Workshop at United Regional Chamber of Commerce The United Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold an upcoming workshop, on March 7. Business Start Up Basic Concepts will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This workshop will cover how to research your idea, define your market, define your competition and discuss forms of business owner-
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Franklin Community Garden to Welcome Spring March 17
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The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens, Inc. will celebrate the beginning of the 2012 spring season by hosting a Pea Planting demonstration at King Street Memorial Community Garden, at King Street Memorial Park, on Saturday, March 17th beginning at 10 a.m. (weather permitting, with a rain date of March 18). All are welcome to attend this free event.
The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) reviewed proposals from various artists, schools and musicians offering programs in support of the arts, humanities, and interpretive science projects for the benefit of the Franklin commun- ity. FCC is pleased to announce grants totaling $8,180 were awarded to 24 projects that best provided a public benefit to Franklin residents including Concerts on the Common, Franklin 4th of July Celebration, several public school programs, and many more. Various awards fund the Franklin Schools through the PASS Program, which provides subsidies for school-age children to attend cultural field trips. For a complete list of grant recipients funded this year, please visit our web site at: http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net /Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/ cultural.
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The Community Garden Committee has a rolling waiting list for garden plots. Available gardens will be offered on a first come, first served basis and assignments will begin Monday, March 5th pending available space at the garden. As garden space becomes available, people on the wait list will be contacted throughout the season.
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Gardeners who have already maintained a raised bed at the King Street Memorial Community Garden are now renewing for the 2012 season and have until Friday, March 2nd to complete the renewal application and submit payment. Gardeners in good standing will be contacted by the committee with links to the renewal form. The season fee is $40 and is payable to The Town of Franklin. The application will be processed through the Franklin Recreation Department, 150 Emmons Street (Old Town Hall) For more information on the Franklin Community Gardens, visit www.franklincommunity gardens.org.
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The Franklin Cultural Council is pleased to host a reception in honor of its 2011 grant award recipients at The Franklin Historic Museum on Sunday April 1st. Light refreshments will be provided. This is an opportunity for the 2011 recipients to get together, share their experiences and meet their fellow artists.
The Presidential Primary will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Franklin High School Field House
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Dean College Children’s Center Accepting Applications Dean College’s Children’s Center is currently accepting for applications children 2.9 to 6 years old. Operating as a community preschool and campus lab for students in the Early Childhood Education major at Dean for over 36 years, the well-established program is designed to encourage maximum development of a child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Applications for 5 mornings, 2 mornings, 3 mornings and 4 afternoons are now being accepted. “The best way to know about our center is to come see it in action. The preschool provides an excellent environment for children to explore by letting them develop skills at their own level through experimentation,” says Faith Nickolas, Director of Dean College Children’s Center. She adds that the philosophy of the school centers around the theory of Jean Piaget who tells us “each time one prematurely teaches a child something he could have discovered for himself, that child is kept from inventing it and consequently from understanding it completely.” For more information on Dean’s Children’s Center or to schedule a visit, call (508) 541-1598; visit
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Dean College Presents Hairspray Toe-tapping show dates scheduled for March 2731; and April 1 Dean’s theatre department is pleased to announce that its final production of the 2011-2012 academic year is Hairspray - John Waters’ ultimate Baltimore musical. Based on the 1988 New Line Cinema film classic written and directed by Waters, this delightfully campy homage to 1960’s Baltimore will have you dancing in the aisles. Dean College invites the public to make plans now to buy tickets before the production hits the stage for six consecutive nights at Dean’s Main Stage theatre. “The show’s heroine has a passion for dancing and an impassioned sense for social justice, making Hairspray a great night out for the family,” says Daniel Kozar, director of theatre at Dean College. “Many local residents
may not realize that right in their back yard is a renowned theatre program with an outstanding reputation for presenting fully staged productions.” Set in Baltimore in the 1960’s and based on the book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, the plot revolves around Tracy Turnblad’s dreams of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show” and is all played out against the shadow of 1960’s segregation, which prevents black teen dancers from being part of the show. After winning a spot on “The Corny Collins Show”, she becomes an overnight sensation, and goes from being an outsider to a teen celebrity. But can our heroine survive the mayhem and find true love, (singing and dancing all the while, of course!), without mussing her hair? Directed by Dean Faculty Member Craig Handel, Hairspray will involve over 30 Dean Students in all aspects of the production including stage managing, house managing, lighting and sound operations, costume and back stage help. The show stars: Lindsay Cagney, of Byfield, MA, as Tracy Turnblad, the heroine and central character
Daniel H. Guay, of Fall River, MA, as Edna Turnblad Tracy’s mother who runs a laundry business. Joelle Carscadden, of Oakland, NJ, as Amber Von Tussle, the vain resident princess Ruth J. Fontanella, of Stafford Springs, CT as Velma Von Tussle, Amber’s scheming mother Chelsea Hermann, of Dover, NH as Penny Pingleton, Tracy’s devoted, perky friend Jacob J. Zentis, of Framingham, MA, as Link Larkin, Tracy’s love interest Robert E. White, of East Bridgewater, MA, as Corny Collins, the eccentric and cocky host of The Corny Collins Show All performances are reserved seating, and it is strongly recommended that tickets be purchased prior to the performance. General admission pricing is $15; Dean alumni, $10; Seniors/children 10 and under, $5. Show times are Tuesday – Thursday, March 27-29 at 6:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, March 30 & 31 at 7:30pm; and matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday, March 31 and April 1 at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, email boxoffice@
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Dean Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent Dean College Head Coach Todd Vasey, NEFC’s Coach of the Year, is proud to announce that eight student-athletes will be taking their football and academic skills to either Division One or 1AA programs either January or Fall 2012. In a ceremony held in Dean’s Hall of Fame room, the players who signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) are Joe Dowling (OL) Central Connecticut; LaMonte Gaddis (LB) Towson University; Robbie Jackson (WR) University of Rhode Island; Ervin Johnson (DB) Old Dominion University; Albert Presley (DE) Akron University; Donovan Walker (DB) University of Rhode Island; and Chuck Watson (LB) Central Connecticut. The NLI is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution. In addition, Abou Toure has recently signed a letter of intent to play at Utah State this coming fall. Utah State recently completed a 7-6 campaign, capped with an appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
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Women’s Success Network: Making Connections for 27 Years BY J.D. O’GARA
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In 2004, when Monica Fernandes launched her first business, Lisbon Style Jewelry, she was doing it for fun. She hadn’t given much thought to marketing, but a friend told her she needed to network.
“There are just unlimited possibilities when women support one another,� says Fernandes. Women understand what their peers are going through, juggling multiple tasks and family commitments, she says. “The support that they get, whether personally or professionally – to have that constantly, every month, is something that is rewarding,� says Fernandes.
“I said, ‘What’s networking?’� she laughs. That friend introduced her to the Franklin-based Women’s Success Network (WSN), one of the oldest and largest women’s networking groups in Massachusetts. “The WSN members are really the ones that launched my business,� says Fernandes, who took over a 2-year term as Chairperson of the Women’s Success Network this past year. “Not only did I get customers, but I made great relationships, including great friendships. There are incredible, amazing women there.� Fernandes explains that the Women’s Success Network started off with six women at lunch in 1985. The businesswomen felt so much career support from each other that they decided to invite other women to join them. Their first press release drew 50 responses, and the organization has
The organization currently has 107 members, and it draws professional women from all over the 495 area. In Franklin alone, that amounts to 33 businesses. Monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except for July and August), beginning at 6 p.m., at various local establishments. These meetings, $25 for members and $40 for nonmembers, feature networking, a three-course dinner and speakers on a variety of topics. “We try to mix things up with business/education-oriented and social/entertaining oriented (topics),� says Fernandes. Most of these monthly meetings see an average of about 60 attendees. On March 7, for example, the WSN monthly meeting will take
Shown here is the board of the Women’s Success Network, which draws women professionals from all over the 495 area. The 27-year-old group holds monthly networking meetings, featuring a number of speakers.
place at Highland Country Club in Attleboro and focus on using social networking as a business tool. Other popular programs have included speed networking, in which participants switch to meet new people at one-minute intervals. WSN has recently added pure networking meetings every other
month to its offerings, with about 20-25 professionals attending at a time for just $5. This month, Scandia Kitchens, of Bellingham, will host the pure networking event on March 21 at 5:30 p.m. “At every meeting, I meet someone new,� says Fernandes, who says that in addition to general net-
working before dinner, monthly meetings include table networking. Fernandes explains that she tries to mix members and guests in with those they may not have yet met, encouraging discussion with icebreaker topics.
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FDP Announces 2012 Events The Franklin Downtown Partnership has set the dates of its exciting events and festivals for 2012 such as the Strawberry Stroll, the Harvest Festival and the Holiday Stroll. The Partnership has also scheduled its General Meetings and invites all businesses and residents to attend and learn more about what’s happening in and around Franklin. Downtown Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 19th. The FDP will join the Franklin Garden Club to spruce up the downtown center for spring and summer. Volunteers will plant more than 1,200 flowers, and community service hours will be available for students. Contact Eileen Mason at emason11@verizon.net about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Winter Decorating Day will be November 18th. The Strawberry Stroll is set for Thursday, June 7th, from 4-7 p.m. The Partnership plans its famous strawberry shortcakes, entertainment and a sidewalk sale. The FDP is looking for sponsors for this popular event. For more information please contact event CoChairpersons Nicole Fortier or
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The always-popular Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, September 30th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each year this event draws more than 5,000 visitors. Booth registration information will be available on the FDP website in June. Mary Graff is the booth cochair of this year’s festival and can be reached at mgraff@berryinsurance.com. Jeanne Sherlock is the entertainment co-chair and can be contacted at jeannes@hockymca.org.
A complete listing of all events, meeting dates, contacts and volunteer opportunities can be found on the Partnership’s website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/.
The Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, November 29th, at 4 p.m. A tree lighting, carolers, a visit from Santa, refreshments and shopping specials will kick off the holiday season. Once again Cindy Kozil and Roberta Trahan will be the co-chairs for this fun event. The Partnership will hold General Meetings on March 1st, May 3rd, September 6th and November 1st. All businesses and residents are invited to learn more about the Partnership’s efforts in revitalizing downtown Franklin. These Thursday meetings are held at 8:30 a.m.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s mission is to stimulate economic development downtown to create a positive impact throughout the area. Besides running the Harvest Festival and other events, the Partnership is also active in downtown improvement projects like beautification efforts and streetscape design. The Partnership welcomes all businesses and residents. As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the Franklin Downtown Partnership depends on sponsors and membership to fund its efforts. Any business, organization or resident interested in becoming a sponsor or a member should contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at downtown.franklin@yahoo. com or (774) 571-3109, or visit the downtown office at 9 East Central Street.
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Girl Scouts of the USA Turns 100 this Month; Franklin to Celebrate BY J.D. O’GARA The time was 7:12 p.m. on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Ga. Eighteen girls registered as the first official Girl Scouts of the United States of America. They were led by Juliette “Daisy� Gordon Lowe, who had been impressed by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides in England in 1911. Less than a year later, she decided to bring the movement to America. The first Girl Scouts were actually known as the American Girl Guides, although the name was changed to Girl Scouts the following year. Now, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. boasts 3.7 million members. These days, according to Roni Doherty, Girl Scout coordinator for the town, there are 32 troops in town, ranging from Daisies to Ambassadors (kindergarten to 12th grade). “On March 17 we are having an event at the YMCA for all Franklin Girl Scouts to celebrate Girl Scout-
ing! Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The initial planning will include poster contests where the girls can promote Girl Scout membership, Volunteer opportunities for adults, and Girl Scouting through the years. We plan to create a time capsule for future Girl Scouts to see what our Scout life was like in 2012. We will have some of the historic handbooks and uniforms on display. The girls who attend this event will earn the 100 anniversary patch created by our council, Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass,� says Doherty. On March 12 at 19:12 (7:12 pm), Girl Scouts all over will be having a moment of remembrance with multiple friendship circles. As of the writing of this article, the location in Franklin had yet to be decided, but the Common was being considered. Doherty notes that 2012 has been established as the "Year of the Girl" in honor of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA.
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Jennifer McMahon, Realtor and owner of Northeast Signature Properties, LLC, in Millis, is Programs Co-Chair for the Women’s Success Network. She started going to WSN meetings about five years ago after learning about it through her in-house mortgage lender, who is also on the WSN board of directors. McMahon has been a member for three years. “It’s benefited me in terms of getting more exposure with people who are from the Franklin, Wrentham and Attleboro area. I’ve been able to connect with businesspeople and owners for things that have benefited me personally and professionally. You get to know people you wouldn’t normally be introduced to.� McMahon says that the networking, at the beginning of the meetings, creates a familiarity upon which trust is developed and later, a propensity to use each others’ services. The rewards, she says, far outweigh any nominal fees. “I’ve definitely benefited from getting clients from people in the member base that have referred me to friends and family,� she says. Likewise, she’s connected with “some great business professionals in areas where maybe I didn’t have a trusted person. I’ve also made some good friends from the group as well.� The meetings, arranged all online through WSN’s website wsninc.org, are not the only perks of a $75 membership. Corporations may purchase additional memberships for employees for $40. Members are listed in an on-
line and a printed directory, and they receive an e-newsletter each month. What’s more, WSN members work together to help other women in the community reach their educational goals. For over 20 years, the Women’s Success Network has given out WSN Founders Scholarships each June for women who have a demonstrated need and are looking to advance or change their careers through education and training. The group puts on a huge auction every other year to raise funds for the scholarship, and they raised $14,000 last year. In fact, Dean College and Fisher College have both partnered with WSN to offer an additional two awards each to non-traditional students who attend their Schools of Professional and Continuing Studies. Although the group does have a P.O. Box in Franklin, information about the scholarship and membership to the Women’s Success Network is available through the organization’s new website at https://www.wsninc.org. The group can also be found on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook. Although its registration is largely done online, says Fernandes, the face-to-face contact is what’s most important. Like a garden, she says, members have to “plant the seeds and watch them grow. I’ve heard so many stories about people who knew each other through WSN, but only after two or three years did they start doing business together,� she says.
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Franklin Dems Elect Delegates to 2012 Party Convention Democrats in Franklin held a caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2012 endorsing convention in Springfield this June. The caucus, organized by the Franklin Democratic Town Committee, elected Faye Boardman, Marianne Conboy, Daniel Edgehille, James Hill, Henry WJ Maddox, Christine Manns, Jack Manns, John May, Mary O’Neill, Al Pizzi, Denise Schultz, Rob Vacca, and Maryann Ziemba to represent Democrats in Franklin at
the annual convention. In addition, Representative James Vallee and FDTC Chair Jeffrey Roy will serve as ex officio delegates. Owen Acton, Gino D. Carlucci Jr., and Gregory Dellorco were elected as alternates. Delegates to the 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party endorsing convention will select candidates to compete for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. The convention will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield.
In addition to delegates who are elected at caucus, those who meet the qualifications, may apply to be add-on delegates in the following categories: youth, minority, and disabled. Additional applications are available at (617) 939-0800 and must be returned to the Democratic State Committee by March 30. For information on the Franklin Democratic Town Committee or any of its meetings, please contact Roy at jroy@ravechroy.com or visit our website at www.franklin democrats.com.
Hockomock YMCA Swim Lessons Registering Now Now is the perfect time to start getting ready for summer by teaching children water safety skills and improving their swimming ability and endurance. The Hockomock YMCA is now registering children & adults for their Spring 1 session of swim lessons. At the Y, there are a variety of programs that help swimmers learn water safety & rescue skills, develop confidence in and around the water, and enjoy the benefits of water exercise. Programs include swim lessons, water fitness classes, competitive & intramural
“People do business with the people they know and trust,� says Fernandes.
swim teams, lifeguard classes, and more. As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. This philosophy drives the Hockomock YMCA’s commitment to help children and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming. To learn more about the Y’s swim programs, please contact:
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NEADS Fundraiser Lets the Dogs Out By Marjorie Turner Hollman The dress was formal for the Valentine Ball at the Elk’s Hall on Pond Street in Franklin, and attendees were dressed in their best suits and gowns. There were a few in attendance, however, that were a little furry. Well, truth be told, they had a lot of fur. But no one objected, since these were all astonishingly well-behaved dogs. Some of the dogs are already trained as service dogs, and came with their owners. Others are still pups in training, and came with their weekend puppy-raiser caretakers. And still others are being trained, or have been trained for other assistive purposes. The fundraiser, to benefit NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) Dogs of Deaf and Disabled Americans, attracted supporters from all over Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island and was organized by Millis resident, Christina Rossetti, trainer for NEADS Norfolk. Proceeds from the event went toward supporting the costs of service dogs. Part of the fundraising was directed toward naming a future dog, and the winning name was “Starr,” suggested by Lynn Scornavacca, of Bellingham. Remaining proceeds will help defray the cost of other dogs that NEADS Norfolk has
trained. Rosetti noted that the puppies she works with through NEADS Norfolk are trained during the week by prisoners at Pondville, Baystate and MCI Norfolk prisons. “Besides the dogs at the other facilities, I have ten dogs presently being trained by inmates at Bay State prison,” Rossetti said. “I’m concerned about the proposed closing of Bay State Correctional Facility in Norfolk.” During the weekend, the puppies are socialized and receive additional training through Rossetti’s Alpha Dog K9 Training at 4 Main Street in Medway, and with weekend puppy-raisers, many of whom (both puppies and puppy-raisers) attended the Valentine Ball. The thirty or so dogs provided an instant opening for friendship and conversation amongst attendees. Those of us who came without dogs wanted to know all about each one, and their caretakers happily obliged. Michelle Lapham, of Framingham, trained one of the dogs being supported by the fundraiser, and she lit up as she talked about some of the eight dogs she has already raised for NEADS. “Only three have ‘made it’ as NEADS service dogs,” Lapham explained. “One
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is with someone who has Multiple Sclerosis, another went to a veteran with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and another is with a vet who spent five years in and out of Walter Reed Hospital.” She continued, “The vet who was in and out of the hospital lives on a farm, and he has balance issues from an IED injury. He just wanted to be able to help his family on their farm. He told me he wanted to climb up on the hay stacks and pitch hay. When I saw him after he got the dog, I asked if he was able to get up on the hay, and he broke into a huge smile. ‘I get right up there with her,’ he told me. I had tears in my eyes.” Marie Lewis, of Blackstone, attended the dance in her motorized
wheel-chair, and brought Suzie, her border collie, with her. Suzie sat calmly beside Lewis throughout the dance. Lewis quickly pulled out pictures of all the ribbons Suzie had won at agility trials Lewis had entered the dog in. “She loves to work,” Lewis said. “People say, ‘Oh, your dog has to work all the time,’ but the more she works, the happier she is!” Lewis continued, “She’s great at picking up things I drop, and if I encounter a door that isn’t automated, I can tie a rope around the door handle and Suzie will bring it to me so I can pull the door open.” Suzie accepted the praise gracefully and happily allowed any and all to pet her glossy, well-cared-for coat. Dressed in a lovely evening gown, Jennie Smith, of Holliston, matter-of factly worked between dinner courses with her puppy-intraining, blonde lab, Princess. “I’m teaching her ‘fetch’ right now,” she
explained. Princess took a snooze while Jennie ate, but was more than ready to participate when Smith directed her attention at the beautiful ten-month old lab. Once dessert was served, people hit the dance floor, puppies right along with them. Diana Anderson, of Medway, a veteran puppy raiser, scooped up a couple of different dogs and boogied to the tune of, what else? “Who let the Dogs out?” As the night got sillier, the dogs remained impressively tolerant of people’s antics. One got the sense that these dogs have seen it all, and like indulgent grandparents, let the kids be kids. It certainly was a Valentine’s Ball to remember. For more information about NEADS, go to www.NEADS.org, or contact Christina Rossetti at christina@alphadogk9.com or call (508) 989-5859.
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It’s spring cleaning season! There’s no better time than now to start organizing, and getting important tasks cleared off your list of important things to do. Social Security would like to share a suggested “March To-Do List” with you. Tax deadline is Tuesday, April 17. The due date for 2010 Federal tax returns is Tuesday, April 17th, 2012. If you plan to claim your children or any other dependents on your tax return, you’ll need to have a Social Security number for each individual. If you don’t already have a Social Security number for a dependant, applications and filing requirements are available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. Request your SSA-1099 online. If you receive Social Security benefits, you may need to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits. If so, you’ll need your SSA-1099, which shows the total amount of benefits received in the previous year. An SSA-1099 was mailed to you in January showing the total amount of benefits you received in 2011. If you receive Social Security and have not yet received a 1099 for 2011, or you lost the one we sent you, you can request a replacement online at www.socialsecurity.gov/1099. Medicare Open Season ends on March 31. If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance, but you didn’t sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you have another opportunity to apply. Open season for Medicare Part B runs from January 1 until March 31, 2012. If you miss the deadline, you will have to wait until 2013. You can learn more about Medicare by reading our electronic booklet, Medicare at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/1004 3.html. Or, visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov. You also can call Medicare at 1-800MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048). March may be a busy time, but if you keep this to-do list handy, staying on top of things should be a spring breeze. For more information about Social Security programs, visit www.socialsecurity. gov.
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Prom Photo Guidelines
heavier than they really are. Have couples pose on a 45-degree angle.
High schoolers often find that prom night is the pinnacle of their high school careers. On this special night, many photos will be taken, both professional and amateur. Getting them right can mean the difference between wonderful memories or poor pictures.
* Subjects should elongate their necks to avoid the "double-chin" look. While posing might feel funny, it will make for better photos in the long run. * Photographers shouldn't say the requisite, "say cheese." Instead, try to catch subjects off guard so that a genuine expression can be captured instead of a forced
Professional Photos Chances are the school hired a photographer to take professional pictures of prom couples. These pictures will be available for purchase and can make a nice addition to a high school scrapbook. In order to ensure the photos come out well, here are some things to consider.
* Some prom-goers like to make a statement at the event, wearing wacky get-ups that make an entrance or political messages. These over-the-top ensembles can take away from the prom memories.
* Smile at the camera! After all, this is supposed to be a happy night.
Amateur Photos Candid shots from proud family members or friends who are traveling alongside in the limo make up the abundance of prom memory pictures. To get the best shots, con-
* Candid shots are great ways to capture the mood of the night. Use the action setting on the camera, which may increase the shutter speed and be able to snag individuals in motion. Photos remain one of the better ways to capture memories that will last a lifetime after prom. Be sure the photos are the best they can be.
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sider these factors. * Be sure to know what is in the background of the photo. The bestlooking couple can be marred by a busy background or something intrusive, like a lamp that seems to "grow" out of someone's head or a messy room. Select a clean, solidcolored background, such as outdoors in front of hedges. * Watch for light and shadows.
Light that is too bright can leave people squinting in the photos. Taking a photo with the light source behind the subjects can cause wash out or blurring. Be aware of how the light casts shadows, which can ruin a photo. Believe it or not, a slightly overcast day can offer the right light for photos and make colors pop.
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The Mezzadris have been Franklin residents for 50 years and have two children – Michael, who attends Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, and Marissa, who attends Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The business owner says she is proud to be a part of the Franklin Downtown Partnership and to give back to the community as a donor for such town events as Teacher Appreciation Week. “Franklin has the friendliest people and also they just have been so good to me through the recession,” says Mezzadri. “They’ve been accommodating, loyal customers
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Recreation Spring Programs! The Franklin Recreation Department is extremely excited about the new programs we are offering during spring this year. We have new programs for every age. We
are also introducing a new category of programs, Fun for the Whole Family! To review the Spring Brochure
FPAC Presents Annie Franklin Performing Arts Company is pleased to present Annie to be performed on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, Franklin. Annie will be directed by Raye Lynn Mercer and Nick Paone,
with musical direction by Hallie Wetzell and choreography by Mercer, Paone, and Kellie Stamp. Annie is a spunky Depressionera orphan determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York
and to register for any of our programs please visit our website at, http://franklinma. virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recre ation/index. City Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Watch Annie foil Miss Hannigan, befriend President Roosevelt, and find a new family and home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks. For tickets to Annie, visit the Box Office at The Spotlight Shop, 34 Main Street, Franklin or call (508) 528-8668. Tickets are $28, $26 and $24.
Music Honor Society Inducts New Members, Officers Officers and new members were recently inducted into the Franklin High School Tri-M Music Honor Society. To be invited to and maintain membership in Tri-M, a student must be a two-year honors member of an FHS music ensemble, maintain a 3.5 GPA in that ensemble, maintain a 3.3 GPA in all other academic classes, and serve her school's music program and community through musical performances and volunteer work. Tri-M is a program of NAFME, National Association for Music Education. This years officers are John Kinney, President; Cindy Swanson, Vice President; Sarah MacClellan, Treasurer; Catherine Calabrese, Historian; and Seth McIntyre, Secretary.
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St. Vincent DePaul Food Collection March 3rd & 4th The Society of St. Vincent DePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses the weekend of March 3 and 4, 2012. Items may be may be left in the donation boxes at both entrances to the church before the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday and before the 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Masses on Sunday. We are in need of peanut butter, jam/jelly, crackers, canned fruit,
canned chicken, pasta sauce, toothbrushes, shelf-safe milk and laundry detergent. However, candy, soda, dented cans, anything perishable or beyond its expiration date are not acceptable and all donations must be in the original packaging. St. Vincent dePaul helps anyone who asks for assistance by doing what it can to make life easier for those in need.
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Page 16 March 1 The Boys Next Door, 6:30 p.m., Dean College, drama about four developmentally disabled men (parental guidance suggested for young children due to language and content), Performing Arts Studio, 61 School Street, Franklin, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 5411605, or visit www.dean.edu/ boysnextdoor. Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, To learn more about the club and how you can help with future outreach projects, visit the club website at www. franklinrotaryma.org. Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Dean College Campus Center March 2 The Boys Next Door, 7:30 p.m., Dean College, drama about four developmentally disabled men (parental guidance suggested for young children due to language and content), Performing Arts Studio, 61 School Street, Franklin, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 541-1605, or visit www.dean.edu/ boysnextdoor. Through March 3 Small Works Art Show, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street, Franklin, art show features paintings from members of the Franklin Art Association. http://www. franklinart.org/ March 3 Society of St. Vincent DePaul of
March Calendar of Events St. Mary’s food collection, Items may be may be left in the donation boxes at both entrances to the church before the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Masses on Saturday. Annie, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m., Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, Franklin. For tickets, visit the Box Office at The Spotlight Shop, 34 Main Street, Franklin or call (508) 528-8668, starting January23. Tickets are $28, $26 and $24. The Boys Next Door, 2 p.m. matinee & 7:30 p.m., Dean College, drama about four developmentally disabled men (parental guidance suggested for young children due to language and content), Performing Arts Studio, 61 School Street, Franklin, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 541-1605, or visit www. dean.edu/boysnextdoor. March 3-31 Open Juried Art Competition, Hosted by Norfolk Cultural Council at Norfolk Public Library Community Room, numerous artists have been selected from surrounding areas; awards will be presented at reception on Saturday, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. Reception will include light refreshments and the Shane Wood Jazz Trio. March 4 Annie, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 2 p.m., Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, Franklin. For tickets, visit the Box Office at The Spotlight
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Shop, 34 Main Street, Franklin or call (508) 528-8668, starting January 23. Tickets are $28, $26 and $24. Cub Scout Pack 126 Pinewood Derby, 3:30 p.m., Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, 201 Main St., Franklin, www.franklinpack126.org The Boys Next Door, 2 p.m. matinee & 7:30 p.m., Dean College, drama about four developmentally disabled men (parental guidance suggested for young children due to language and content), Performing Arts Studio, 61 School Street, Franklin, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 541-1605, or visit www.dean.edu/boysnextdoor. Society of St. Vincent DePaul of St. Mary’s food collection, Items may be may be left in the donation boxes at both entrances to the church before the 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. Masses on Sunday. Fur Bowl, Benefit for Purr-fect Cat Shelter, check-in 4 p.m.; bowling starts at 4:30 p.m.; Ryan Family Amusements, Rte. 109, Millis, $20 per bowler includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, raffles, prizes and refreshments all to support local animal shelter. Visit www.purrfectcatshelter.org or call (508) 533-5855 for more information. March 5 Friends of Franklin Library (FOFL) meeting, 7 p.m., Community Room, Franklin Public Library, Meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month (although the time has been changed for this meeting). Membership open to everyone. For information, call (508) 528-6624. March 6 Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Community Education Program, 6:30-8 p.m., Community VNA, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA, free and open to the public, pre-registration required; please email register@communityvna. com or call (774) 203-1311. March 7 Franklin Art Association Meeting, featuring watercolor demonstration with Marla Greenfield, 6:30-9 p.m. with a business meeting starting at 6:45, Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month and are
free and open to the public, September through June. http:// www.franklinart.org/ Growing Your Business with Social Media, 6 p.m., Women’s Success Network Monthly Meeting, Highland Country Club, 107 Mechanic St., Attleboro, MA, $25 members; $40 non-members, register at wsninc.org Business Start Up Basic Concepts, United Regional Chamber of Commerce, Attleboro Chamber Office, 42 Union Street. Workshops are free, but registration is required. Call (508) 222-0801. March 8 Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, To learn more about the club and how you can help with future outreach projects, visit the club website at www. franklinrotaryma.org. Franklin Lions Club Meeting, Franklin Lions Clubs membership is open to all men and women over the age of 21 who are willing to commit at least 2 hours per month to improving things for other people. Consider joining us at our club meeting on the 2nd Thursday the month from September until June. Contact Membership Chairperson Brenda Hawkes at brenfranklin@yahoo.com March 10 Concert, Neil Young Tribute Band “Forever Young,” Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society, 8 p.m., 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, (508) 528-2541, http://www.circlefolk.org, $20 Affordable Housing Lottery Information Workshop (re: Meadowbrook Heights Adult 55+ Community), 11 a.m., Town Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 2nd Floor, 355 East Central St. March 15 Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, To learn more about the club and how you can help with future outreach projects, visit the club website at www. franklinrotaryma.org. March 17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day Franklin Community Garden Spring Celebration and Pea Planting Demonstration, 10 a.m., King Street Memorial Community Garden, King Street Memorial Park, Franklin, sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Community Gardens, Inc., Raindate: Sunday, March 18, visit www.franklincommunitygar-
March 1, 2012 dens.org Franklin VFW 76th Anniversary - Corned Beef Dinner, 1034 Pond Street, 7 p.m. - Social Hour 6 p.m., Presentation of awards to Voice of Democracy Essay Winners; 50/50 Raffle & Patriotic Afghan Raffle will be held to benefit Veterans Heating Program; Tickets $15/ea. - contact L. Bederian (508) 5284055 or H. Crawford (508) 5289117 March 22 Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, To learn more about the club and how you can help with future outreach projects, visit the club website at www.franklinrotaryma.org. March 24 Concert, Peter Mulvey, Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society, 8 p.m., 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, (508) 528-2541, http://www.circlefolk.org, $20 March 27 Hairspray, 6:30 p.m., Dean College, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 5411605, or visit www.dean.edu/ hairspray March 28 Hairspray, 6:30 p.m., Dean College, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 5411605, or visit www.dean.edu/hairspray March 29 Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, To learn more about the club and how you can help with future outreach projects, visit the club website at www. franklinrotaryma.org. Hairspray, 6:30 p.m., Dean College, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 5411605, or visit www.dean.edu/ hairspray March 30 Hairspray, 7:30 p.m., Dean College, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 5411605, or visit www.dean.edu/ hairspray March 31 Hairspray, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Dean College, Tickets $15; Dean alumni $10; seniors/children 10 and under $5. For information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 541-1605, or visit www. dean.edu/hairspra
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Living Healthy Spiers Offer $250K Challenge to Invensys Foxboro YMCA’s Outdoor Aquatic Center The Hockomock Area YMCA announced today plans to raise funds to bring an outdoor pool and family activity center to the Invensys Foxboro Branch. The final phase of the fundraising campaign is being kicked off with a $250,000 Challenge Gift from long-time Foxboro residents, Alex and Sonja Spier.
According to Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA, “We are grateful for the vision and continued generosity of the Spier Family. Alex and Sonja’s commitment to their community and their support of kids and families served by our YMCA is an inspiration. Their challenge has made it possible for us to kick off a capital fundraising effort to make
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degeneration is commonly classified as dry or wet. Ninety percent of people with AMD have the “dry” form in which there is drusen formation, thinning of the macula and gradual loss of vision. Ten percent progress to the “wet” form, in which vision loss can be rapid. In wet macular degeneration, abnormal blood vessels form underneath the retina and leak fluid or blood into the retina, causing a painless loss of central vision over hours or a few days. People with such symptoms due to wet AMD should be examined and treated urgently. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, our Ophthalmologists can detect the various stages of AMD using special lenses and the slit lamp microscope after the pupils are dilated for examination. For detailed localization of any leakage, fluorescein angiography can be performed using a teaspoon quantity of fluorescein dye given intravenously, followed by specialized retinal photographs. We also use OCT (optic coherence tomography) to show the retina in cross-section, showing areas of thickening caused by clear fluid, blood or scar tissue.
Antioxidant vitamins and zinc may slow the progression of AMD in some people. A large scientific study (The Age-Related Eye Disease Study or AREDS) found that people at risk for developing advanced stages of AMD lowered their risk by about 25 percent over five years when treated with a highdose combination of vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, zinc and copper. For those who do not have AMD or very early AMD, the supplements do not appear to be beneficial. The most common treatment for wet AMD involves injecting a drug, often every 4-6 weeks, into the eye to stop blood vessel growth and leakage. If AMD progresses to significant visual loss, we can prescribe low vision equipment to help with everyday tasks, or refer our patients to other low vision specialists. For more information or to make an appointment at Milford-Franklin Eye Center, call (508) 473-7939 in Milford, or (508) 528-3344 in Franklin. Offices are located at 258 Main St., Milford, and 391 East Central St., Franklin. Saturday and after hours appointments are available.
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Living Healthy Best Buddies Spin-a-Thon a Great Success for the three-hour fundraiser. The event was held in CrossFit Franklin, a new, 5,000 square foot facility.
On Saturday, February 18, Team Fitness Franklin and CrossFit Franklin hosted a three hour Best Buddies Spin-a-Thon, where they raised $27,594 in support of the Best Buddies Organization.
The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for oneto-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental abilities. The goal of the
For the last four years, Team Fitness Franklin has been host to this Spin-aThon, with this year being the most successful to date, raising over $10,000 more than in 2011. Thanks to Front Lines Fitness in Warwick, RI, Team Fitness had 72 spin bikes available for riders, which were all filled for the duration of the event. Whole Foods and Stop & Shop provided food and water for the participants
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A friend called me last night concerned that she may be coming down with Alzheimer’s Disease. She told me that: “I went away over the weekend and when I got ready for bed, I had forgotten to pack my pajamas. I packed coffee creamers for my morning coffee and was unable to find them ( maybe they were in my pajama pockets that I didn’t pack).I am worried!”
include gathering information about the person’s medical history, the use of prescriptions and overthe counter medicines, diet, past medical problems and general health. Often medications both over the counter and prescription may be the culprits of your forgetfulness. Your doctor may request a family member to accompany you to verify the accuracy of information.
Many older people (and I place myself in that category) are concerned about becoming more forgetful. In the past, memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging. However, scientists now know that most people remain both alert and able as they age, although it may take them longer to remember things.
If you are having some problems due to forgetting things, a few helpful suggestions might be to use notes, calendars and other memory aids such as “a to do list.” Place your keys in the same place every day. Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of sleep, exercise and look for ways to reduce stress. Be gentle with yourself. Remember that stress, anxiety, and depression can make a person more forgetful. Forgetfulness caused by these emotions usually is temporary and goes away when the feelings fade. But be sure to seek help from your physician or counselor if these feelings last for a long period of time. Some physical and mental changes do occur with age but dementia is not a normal part of aging.
Dementia describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include asking the same questions repeatedly; becoming lost in familiar places; being unable to follow directions; getting disoriented about time, people and places, neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition. People with dementia lose their abilities at different rates. Dementia is caused by many conditions, some of which may be reversible. Sometimes high fever, dehydration, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, bad reactions to medicines, problems with your thyroid gland or stress, may lead to forgetfulness or lack of mental clarity. The onset of emotional problems could be mistaken as dementia. In any event, it is important to see your physician if your symptoms continue. A complete medical examination for memory loss may
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after five seasons, he decided to coach at the University of Maine with Jack Bicknell.
Ex-Franklin Star Cataldo Partial To Blue And White BY KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer When it comes to colors, Tom Cataldo favors blue and white. When he starred in football and track at Franklin High in the mid1960s, his uniform was blue and white, and he wore a lighter shade of blue when he was excelling at offensive tackle for the University of Rhode Island. And, when he coached football at Medway High, his Mustangs also wore blue and white. Franklin and URI are where the former all-Hockomock League and all-Yankee Conference stalwart found his niche and became a high-octane competitor. And, it’s those two schools, along with Medway, that remain special because of the fond memories they provide for the 63-year-old Cataldo. “We had so many good athletes at Franklin, so many that I can’t mention all of them,’’ he said. We had 9-0 seasons in football my junior and senior years, won the Hockomock League title and two state championships. In track, we also went unbeaten the same years and won two more state crowns.’’ Passing up scholarship offers at Holy Cross, UMass and New Hampshire, the 6-2, 225-pound two-way tackle chose URI where he was all-conference, all-New
England and also the recipient of the Rams’ scholar-athlete award his senior year. “I’m a member of the Rams’ Fifth Quarter Club (boosters) and also serve on the university’s board of trustees,’’ Cataldo said proudly. “I loved playing and competing at Franklin and I also enjoyed playing my four years at URI. I really admired the ocean setting.’’ At Medway, his teams compiled a 32-13-3 record during his fiveyear tenure. His 1974 team tied for the Tri Valley League championship with an 8-2 record. “Medway was a high school coach’s Nirvana,’’ Cataldo said. “The school had a football-rich tradition where players’ fathers and grandfathers had competed. The kids there were respectful, talented and determined.’’ The same could be said for Franklin in Cataldo’s day. An aggressive, fast tackle who could block, he recalls two games (Foxboro and King Philip) that stand out vividly. “Both games were in my senior year,’’ he recalled. “Both Foxboro and Franklin were 7-0 and we played before an estimated crowd of 10,000 at Franklin. We ran a lot of tackle traps and I was taking out a tackle and tight end on those plays. Artie McGuire scored on one of those traps, a 60-yard run
“I coached defense and linebackers at Maine,’’ he said. “But, after one season, my wife Holly was pregnant, and I decided I needed a change. I got a masters in business and worked for the next 32 years in the financial services industry.’’
that clinched the outcome. Two games later, against KP, I managed to intercept a screen pass. We needed the win to go unbeaten and we won, 21-8.’’ Cataldo played center and forward in basketball for three seasons, averaging 5 points, 10 rebounds and a block per game. His best outing came against Canton.
Now retired, Cataldo enjoys volunteering for non-profit organizations and playing golf.
“We trailed by 22 but we rallied and won by two,’’ Cataldo noted. “I scored 15 points and got 10 rebounds.’’ Track, however, was a sport where he again was at the head of the class. He threw the discus and ran the 440. His distance of 142 feet, 8 inches won the Hockomock League meet his senior years and that toss still stands as a Franklin record. “We won two state titles in track and it seemed like our success in football carried over,’’ Cataldo said. “I was so fortunate to play for great coaches and be with excellent teammates. I don’t want to single any out because there were so many.’’ Cataldo finished his career with eight letters, captain as a senior in football and track, and all-Hockomock League honors in football and track. A liberal arts and education major, Cataldo graduated in 1971,
Tom Cataldo took the success he found as an athlete and applied it to his life. Now retired, the former top athlete and coach fondly looks back.
became a graduate assistant for Dick MacPherson at UMass where he earned a masters in sports administration. A year later, at the age of 23, he became Bellingham’s football coach and posted a 2-6-1 record. A year later, he moved over to Medway and
A resident of Wrentham, Cataldo and his wife have two children — Michael, 32; and Brielle, 30. Calling his late parents (Ed and Jackie) role models for their support and encouragement, Cataldo had no regrets. He’s pleased the way his life progressed. “I did a lot of things at a young age,’’ he said. “I had success and I firmly believe that sports is a microcosm of life. If you succeed in athletics, you’ll succeed in life. I played to win, but I understood teamwork and fair play.’’
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Franklin Sports Flynn, Phelan, Wilde Solid Leaders Franklin’s Captains Make Girls Hoop Squad Click BY KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer The Franklin girls basketball team has many storylines for its success but coach John Leighton is quick to credit his trio of senior captains for the Panthers 16-1 record, their Hockomock League title and their berth in the post-season tourney.
on defense. She sees the entire court, is intelligent and also very instinctive. Catie is averaging 15 points and 5 steals a game. She can
boxing out. Wilde, who starred in volleyball, hopes to continue with basketball and volleyball at Babson College where she plans on
A four-year starter in basketball, Wilde, who believes Franklin can go deep into the tourney, had her best game offensively as a sophomore against King Philip, scoring 19 points. *Rachel Flynn — The 5-2 guard missed half of last season and the
Leighton points to the trio and smiles because each of his captains has a different style of leading. Whether it’s by example or by being vocal, Wilde, Phelan and Flynn have played key roles in blending Franklin into one of the most formidable quintets in the area. “Alicia can be vocal but her voice is calm and she keeps everyone on an even keel,’’ Leighton said. “She’s our No. 2 rebounder. We usually have her guard our opponents’ top scorer. Rachel comes off the bench but it’s her ability to settle players down with her energy
A captain in cross-country, Flynn will be ready to play midfield and defense for Franklin’s lacrosse team in the spring.
“My role as a captain has been to relate favorably to all the players,’’ she said. “Keeping nerves to a minimum is important and helping younger players stay relaxed is always a plus. Phelan’s five steals a game is a credit to her ability to anticipate. “We play strong team defense and that helps me get steals,’’ she said. “I like to anticipate plays and I rely on quick hands.’’ A Tale of Three Captains: Franklin’s three girls basketball, (from left) Catie Phelan, Alicia Wilde and Rachel Flynn, led the Panthers in a great season despite losing seven senior players this year.
hit threes but it’s her toughness that helps her lead by example. She’s respected and admired for the confidence she exhibits in driving to the basket.’’ Here’s a capsule look at the captains, focusing on their leadership traits and style, their outlook on Franklin’s tourney chances and their futures: *Alicia Wilde — The 5-9 forward is averaging 5.5 points and 8 rebounds a game, the latter number a tribute to her aggressive manner of controlling the boards and
majoring in sports management. Wilde’s leadership philosophy has been a major plus, especially her manner in getting all her teammates involved. “We lost half our team to graduation, so it was important to focus on the girls that are here now,’’ Wilde said. “The good thing about our team is not having one main star. When one player has a good game, then doesn’t repeat that performance, another player will step up. My job has been to encourage the younger kids.’’
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An honor student, Flynn hopes to major in kinesiology in college. She’s helped at the youth basketball level with clinics and programs and has served on the yearbook committee.
*Catie Phelan — The 5-7 expoint guard settled in as Franklin’s off-guard nicely. Phelan yielded her role as the backcourt distributor, knowing the Panthers could take advantage of others’ skills at the point. That suggestion showed her penchant to lead.
The captains — forward Alicia Wilde and guards Catie Phelan and Rachel Flynn — have been exceptional leaders and have guided the Panthers to a superb season in spite of losing seven seniors to graduation. “Our captains helped us build team chemistry and unity,’’ Leighton said. “When we select captains, I’m the one making the choices. But, I decide only after interviewing all our players. I ask them for names but they have to provide concrete examples of substantive leadership. After all my interviews were completed, it was a no-brainer who our captains would be.’’
determined and focused.’’
Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Franklin High School for all returning and new football players and cheerleaders. This meeting is extremely important as we will cover the 2012 season including registration, changes to our foot-
ball program, squad placement, parent/player time commitments, and the possibility of fielding an “Unlimited” division instead of a Midget “A” division which would eliminate competing against 15 year olds.
entire lacrosse campaign because of a torn ACL in her right knee. A sparkplug on defense, Flynn enjoys pressuring the ball and also “making things happen.’’ “I like to pass, go for a steal or block the ball,’’ Flynn said. “As far as leadership goes, I try to be an example. Encouraging younger players is important and helping our team mesh is what I’ve worked on. I think we can advance deep into the tourney as long as we stay
Pleased with winning the Hock’s Kelly-Rex Division crown, Phelan is optimistic Franklin will go far in the tourney. “Our coach encourages us and he’s made sure we all blended into a hard-working team,’’ Phelan said. Phelan, who played goalie in soccer, plans to compete in lacrosse in the spring. An honor society student, she plans on majoring in bio-medical engineering at either UConn or WPI.
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Franklin Art Association to Feature Marla Greenfield The Franklin Art Association will host a meeting on Wednesday, March 7th from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. The program will feature a watercolor painting demonstration
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Joleen J. Rose Recently Awarded FSPA Summer Camps The Leaders’ Circle Designation Registration Begins March 5th The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will offer a series of one-week camps for the school’s 27th annual summer session. The menu of performing arts camps includes Camp GLEE, Rock and Recording Camps, Dance Camps, Vocal Styles, Acting and Musical Theater Camps and a Creative Kids Camp for young children. In addition to the one-week camps, FSPA will conduct an eight-week session of weekly lessons and classes. The school’s annual SummerStage musical theater program will feature a twoweek format and an all-student full-length production of You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Summerstage is open to grades 3-12 and runs from August 6-17. Clip and save this coupon
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