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Local Pastor Returns from Honduras BY TIM DAVIS Norwood Baptist Church Pastor Norm Bronson returned home from a mission trip to Honduras, last month, where he and 21 others visited local churches, hospitals, and orphanages, preaching and caring for others. “22 Baptist ministers from the South Shore and North Shore visited three local churches,” said Bronson. “ Then they left on the 19th of January and the Director and Jerry (Cox – parishioner) and I stayed.”

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Bronson and his group visited and traveled throughout the country, visiting the capital, the only lake in Honduras, as well as the Mayan Ruins along the border of Guatemala.

On May 1, Norwood will greet their newly selected police chief, William G. Brooks III, for his first full day at work. Currently the Deputy Chief in Wellesley, Brooks is not new to Norwood having been an officer here for 18 years, 14 in charge of the detective squad.

After their visit to the ruins, the group picked up an American businessman who had donated paints and other supplies in order to paint a local Catholic orphanage.

Who is Chief Brooks? He is a father of four and grandfather of one. He is more than 35-year veteran of law enforcement.

“We met the founder of the orphanage who was very nice, who has been there since 1969, he was from Kansas, and he was thrilled we were raising money through the Rotary for

this (project). “ said Bronson. Bronson, who is the President of the Norwood Rotary, works closely with the Club Rotario De Comayagua, in Honduras in hopes of raising additional funds to complete restoring this orphanage, which according to the Pastor, the building needs support.

“This project will be a blessing for 60 girls living at the orphanage, in particular it will help improve the environment by giving (them) greater joy,” said Rotary President Manual Cartagena. “People can donate to the Norwood Rotary and they will send it over,” said Bronson.

One of the members of Rotary, Paul Farmer, a Harvard doctor who spends 8 months of the year in Haiti working with the needy to build a hospital, has offered to send medical supplies to the Honduras mission, which is always looking for support.

Though none of his family was involved in law enforcement, Chief Brooks first became interested in law enforcement in high school while reading and watching police officers. Having also developed an

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Parenting Column: Grace BY COLLEEN REYNOLDS This can be rather embarrassing at times… I am a teacher, and my husband is a principal. We both have extensive training in managing difficult behaviors, and child development, but we are both reduced to “useless “by a very headstrong 2 and a half-year-old. So, the mystery of my daughter, Grace… I am in awe of her. I scratch my head and wonder how this all happened. Grace decided to start her labor when I was months away from being ready to deliver. I was sentenced to four months of restrictive bed rest. Grace made her presence known from the start. She also seemed to be sending the message that she was firmly in control. I was told to sit, and wait. The first year and a half of Grace’s life was not only filled with the wonder and sweetness of an infant, but the terror, and anxiety of having a “sick” child. Poor Grace endured multiple surgeries, daily mediations, months of her life in the hospital… The effect this had on her parents was weakness, anxiety, and overprotectiveness. When she cries, I panic. When she has as much as a sniffle, my heart skips a beat. Her battle reduced her mother to a shivering mess. However…. Grace is tough.

My oldest son can be described as “easy.” He is smart, and kind, and gets along well with others, He seems wise beyond his years. There is a confidence and “cool” to my oldest. My second son is charming. He is a “people person.” He has big brown eyes, and thick brown hair, and a huge smile. He is the human equivalent of a Hershey Bar, a sweet and smooth character that you can’t help but love. When they were little, two small boys, less than two years apart; they were like little… bear cubs. I would walk through life with them nipping and tumbling and wrestling at my feet. They were definitely active, but they were never “disobedient.” But my daughter… There are days when I look around and think, ‘It looks like a tornado raged through here.’ It’s as if Grace goes from room to room, trying to make a mess. The other day, I picked her up at daycare, and got the report that she had hit one of her friends. I cringed. I am typically on the other side of this conversation. When I got home and tried to talk to Grace about it, she said, “ He played with the ladybug.” So some poor little soul decided to play with her most preferred toy, and she bonked him over the head.

Other people chuckled. They said things like “ oh, she’s a spitfire.’ And “yep, that’s the redhead in her.” And at times, I wish I knew what it was. I wish I knew how to manage whatever fire it is that lights up her personality. I wonder is it because I am older now, and may be less patient, and less capable in general to manage a busy toddler? Is it because she went through so much, that she has developed a tenacity that will eventually serve her well? Is it because she’s a girl? The third? A redhead?

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“Right now we are trying to raise $20,000 and a donor will match the $20,000 raised, giving us $40,000 and leaving an additional 25,000 after that to complete the Honduras Mission,” said Bronson. Anyone interested in supporting the Pastor and his mission can make a tax-deductible donation to David Kilpatrick at missionhondurasusa@hotmail.com or to the Norwood Rotary Club.

“We expect at the end of the year to have the mission house up,” said Bronson. “For me it’s interesting at this point in my life, having been in the ministry now since 1958, I feel like I have something to offer. So the opportunity to teach and share and train, this is what I love and this is why I keep doing it. To help a third world country, it’s delightful. I will probably make a couple trips a year, serving on the board to teach,” said Bronson.

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interest in joining the FBI, he initially chose Boston College and accounting (“the FBI likes accountants for their white collar work,” he said). Quickly realizing accounting was not for him, he transferred to the Criminal Justice program at Stonehill College. Apparently an overachiever, Chief Brooks became a police officer while still in college and began the State Police Academy during graduation week. During the week most seniors party, Brooks was diligently continuing his quest to “just be a good policeman.” Chief Brooks considers himself “fairly structured” and separates work and family. His routine includes working out first thing every morning at the gym in the Wellesley Police Station. He plans to continue that routine at the Norwood Police Station gym. He is an avid reader focusing primarily on non-fiction. One of his recent selections, was Securing the City, about the NYPD’s counter terrorism unit. Though his job is very “demanding” and does not permit for hobbies, Chief Brooks does spend many of his weekends involved in

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the Innocence Project – a national litigation and public policy organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. They also re-examine policies and procedures (e.g. lineups). According to the Chief, to date, 289 convictions have been overturned. In addition, he is a member of the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) and was selected to the Committee on Wrongful Convictions for 2012. When Chief Brooks takes the reigns May 1, he will be wearing a uniform – something not often done by Chiefs of Police. He said he plans to wear his uniform “a lot.” He also plans to “get back out on the street.” He will be touring both the town center and South Norwood on foot. He will be shaking hands and speaking to merchants and residents to find out what he thinks we need. He does not plan to do this just once either. He said this will be a regular occurrence throughout his tenure. When asked what he believes his biggest challenge(s) will be, he stated 1) the economy and funding 2) instituting ideas and initiatives at a time when funding is not readily available, and 3) the drug problem in town which he says is merely an extension of a major

drug problem in the state. It seems Massachusetts was the “first state to have more people die from opiate overdoses than car accidents.” He believes, especially at the local level, we need to address more than just the traffickers and dealers. We need to take a “more comprehensive approach.” One technique in his arsenal is working with landlords. Often by the time a distributor goes to court, they have been evicted and have moved out of town. Another technique he strongly supports is working with the drug “customers.” They are often in distress shortly after a raid, which is, therefore, the best time to get them into detox programs and subsequently decrease the demand. The comprehensive approach involves being “disruptive” of the system and access to the supply to as many of the people they think are using. He says, drug abuse will “never be completely eradicated but we can have a substantial effect.” Chief Brooks wants Norwood residents to know he is “honored and flattered to be given a job of such responsibility.” In addition to continuing his goal to be a good policeman, he wants residents to know that he wants us to “feel safe” and that he will “stick up for the people who cannot stand up for themselves.”

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Performer of the Month – Carrie Cheron Performing at Perk’ Coffee Shop on Mar. 16th If you’ve been to Perk’s coffee shop over the last few months you may have been fortunate enough to hear the folk music of the talented vocal artist Carrie Cheron. If you have been one of these lucky listeners you will probably recall the simple ease of her stage presence and the calm of her voice, as she sang to you about the simple yet deep things of life. Although her talent would have been immediately apparent, what you may not have known is just how varied, in depth and long her musical background goes. “I was singing on my way out of the womb,” said Cheron, when asked how she first became interested in performing. She says she

was singing old jazz standards by the age of three and was completely “obsessed” with Grease and The Sound of Music. “There was nothing else in the world that interested me the way music and performing does,” said Cheron.

ing in operas, recitals and choral concerts, as a soloist and in ensemble.

Her musical pursuits just continued to gain momentum as she grew up. By age 8, she was taking piano lessons, and shortly after this, she followed the piano with the violin. She sang throughout her youth, but it was not until high school when Cheron started taking structured voice lessons, after receiving a scholarship.

Cheron speaks of how her interest in folk music took form. “Being a folk singer was my secret fantasy.” She moved to Boston for graduate school at the New England Conservatory and it was here that her folk fantasy started to take shape. She began writing songs and played at open mic nights. After the release of her first CD she continued to write and perform as well as share her songs throughout the Eastern Seaboard and the Midwest.

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of Music in Boston. “I consider myself very lucky to make a career of music every day.” The feeling of enjoyment, Norwood residents would have experienced at one of her shows is mutual. “I love playing at Perks,” says Cheron. “The people who come in to hang out for the night or eat dinner are thrilled to find music there every Thursday and Friday night. It’s a ‘listening’ room, which is a bit of a dream for a musician.” Cheron is a true fan of Perks as well as the residents of Norwood. “I’ve met so many wonderful people performing [here] and Ray Brady is an absolutely fantastic person to work with. Having played all over the region, I can say with complete confidence that Norwood is a very lucky place to have Perks.”

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Who ARE the Lady Mustangs? Stampeding through town, leaving their mark the Lady Mustangs embody teamwork. BY KIERSTEN BARRY

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port NHS girl’s athletics programs kicked off their third fundraiser on February 11 with The Mustang Stampede at the Oldham School. Norwood High Principal George Usevich and NPA’s Jack Tolman were the first anonymously “stampeded” on February 16, each waking up on to thirty Mustangs on their front lawns. Credited with an idea that is causing a lot of buzz around town is Lady Mustang board member Mark Spaulding. “We wanted to do something different and get the girls involved.”

“Jerry asked if I was interested in setting something up for Norwood Day, he always felt the athletic groups did not receive enough fundraising opportunities at the event,” Shaughnessy said. Shaughnessy, an active member in Norwood youth sports, approached other parents to discuss which programs needed the most help. “We all heard stories about the girl’s teams at the high school needing something or wanting something small that would help them out.” “We had a few meetings, invited people we knew were active in fundraising for various girls sports

at the high school, it made sense to establish one program that would benefit all of girl’s athletic programs.” According to Spaulding, the girl’s athletic program was in desperate need of funding. “This was a unique opportunity we had to jump on.” “We also thought about how we could help the girls form their own identity and support network at the high school. The idea of building pride in girl’s sports while letting them take an active role in the fundraising was appealing to all of us. What better way to show the girls how to take matters into their own hands,” Shaughnessy continued. The Lady Mustangs were born and their dreams are big. Fellow board member Kristen Eysie added, “While each team fundraises for their sport some teams are much smaller. Our female athletes put forth a lot of effort to raise funds during their season. However, there is little in terms of grant programs or funding for the girls sports and it is more difficult to find sponsors during this economic down turn.” With only three weeks, The Lady Mustangs and the Norwood High girl’s athletic teams successfully or-

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to Eysie. In six months, The Lady Mustangs are an established group with attainable goals. “The Lady Mustangs will invest 100 percent into the girl’s athletic programs. Each team can apply for funding from the Lady Mustangs each year for various needs. We want to fulfill all their needs and promote a sisterhood for the future of high school athletes,” Eysie explained. “This type of thinking is common in Norwood and I hope it continues,” Shaughnessy added. The board hopes to incorporate seminars on topics such as preventive female sports injuries, health, nutrition, and body image to train “the whole athlete.” For more information on The Lady Mustangs or to “Stampede” someone, please visit www.ladymustangs.org or call 781-375-6216. Stampede forms are also available at Day Street Sports and The Norwood High School Athletic Office.

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Dancing With the Stars: The Ladies Profile BY KIERSTEN BARRY The 2012 Norwood Dancing with the Stars will glide, jive, and perhaps surprise the crowd with a Moonwalk across the floor of the Tiffany Ballroom at the Four Points in three short weeks on Friday, March 23 during the largest fundraiser to benefit The Norwood Circle of Hope. Local Town Pages spoke to Paul Bishop, Rick “Miggy” McGowan and Jack Tolman last month about their nervous anticipation. Relief upon “two left feet” is a fallacy. It’s the motivation each derives in their person lives from the Circle of Hope and the young woman who initiated the cause. Hearts are closer, spirits unified and in three weeks, diverse personalities will be connecting without explanation, fitting perfectly into the circular puzzle of hope. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting “the trio”, Jeanne Babel, Donna Breen, and Patty GriffinStarr. All of the dancers understand and embody the heart of The Circle of Hope. As Paul Bishop said, and echoed by the women, “This is a collective effort by everyone… I want everyone to walk out of there and say, wow! I had a great time.”

to fundraise because the six dancers share common connections. These three women looked at the situation and chose not to compete, felt it was unfair to ask a friend to fundraise for one of them and not the other. So, what did they do?

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Griffin smiled, “I was so excited. I thought, that would be the most fun thing to do, I was elated then I hung up the phone and said to myself “What have I done?” Hoping to find some comfort in family, Griffin “blasted an email to my entire family…the first three responses said, “Wow, you were brave!” I was hoping for “That is great.”

They worked together. Patty Griffin-Starr arrived at Perks with extra canisters for the women “in case you need some”. Jeanne and Donna offered to sell Patty’s raffle tickets and candy bars, within moments the “sisters” were collaborating on a mutual fundraising effort, while marking important dates in pocket calendars and iPhones –“So, Jack is Thursday, Paul is Sunday and Miggy?” Babel said, “We’re going to have a busy weekend!” Within minutes the laughter and storytelling turned into, “Let’s put our heads together. What are WE going to do?

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“Give the gift of life. Learn to Swim” BY MICHAEL MOWATT, AQUATICS DIRECTOR, THE VANDERBILT CLUB

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The Vanderbilt Club Celebrates 10th Anniversary Ten years ago, Sue Young and Jim Shane bought a health facility on Vanderbilt Ave. with the inspiration of offering a full-service health club enticing to members of all ages and skill levels. They endured extensive renovations, including opening the top level and invested in state-of-theart equipment, and developed The Vanderbilt Club. A decade later, The Vanderbilt Club has maintained an impressive reputation with loyal members and a veteran, experienced staff. Today, Young remains as dedicated and enthusiastic about the

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enough to take advantage of this fantastic club. To further expand services to her members, Young recently invited Trish Murphy, owner of Sheer Illusions in Westwood to open a second salon within The Vanderbilt Club. Young was very familiar with Murphy's work philosophies and dedication to her clients and those parallel values resulted in Sheer Illusions II. "I love her business style, it's exactly how I think of the club," Young said. "She is very service oriented." What Young feels really sets her club apart from others in the area is their service. The Vanderbilt Club employs a seasoned staff from the front desk, to the personal trainers to the fitness instructors. Every member is greeted by name at the door and offered a complimentary towel - a benefit not typically found at other gyms. "A lot of other clubs are gyms...a warehouse space with equipment," Young said. "We service our members and remember everyone's names. People that work here have

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Community Talking It Over With Norm: Caring Community Column ‘Yes You Are’ BY PASTOR NORM BRONSON

There is a reference in the book of Acts where Jesus is referred to as a prophet sent from God who went about doing good. There is such a need in today’s world for people to be thinking of how they can help someone to have a better day.

One of the reasons that I became a Rotarian was for the opportunity to serve. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self.” Recently, I returned from a trip to Honduras where I met with members of Club Rotario de Comayagrua. It was a delightful experience and they shared with me a project on their hearts for painting a children's home. The amount they needed was $4,168.00. I was able to take them one check for $1,000 and they are now underway painting the rooms in the girl's dorm. I will return within a year and hope to have at least another check for $1,000 for this project. They were so thrilled that people from the USA were willing to help in this manner. Donations were made to the Rotary Club of Norwood. Sometimes the needs at home are so great that we can become

pre-occupied and fail to see the needs in other countries. Rotary is an International Organization and so we endeavor to help both at home and abroad.

We are living in troubling times and people are struggling to survive. It is not that one person can do a lot, but that many people can do something. A thousand people giving a dollar is $1,000. No one is hurt from this, and someone is helped. Our Baptist Conference is working in Honduras and we are building a Mission Center with a Medical Clinic, Bible Training Institute, Children's Home and living quarters for staff. Our church cannot do this alone, but 130 churches giving $500 each can actually accomplish all of these projects.

Everyone can do something to make someone's day brighter. Even a genuine smile, a kind word, a helping hand or sharing in a need can make such a difference. Jesus referenced the “widow's mite” and declared that it had more meaning because it was given out of her need. I recommend that you look for an opportunity to help and then just do what you can. A cup of water can be made up from many rain drops.

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able to do exceedingly abundantly more than you can imagine – God loves you too! The second catalyst to personal transformation is all about perspective: self or others. Standing on the edge of the sea have you ever wondered how far it was to that distant horizon where the world seems to drop away? There is actually a geometry formula to give you the answer: 1.7 times the square root of the height of your eye. I’m fairly tall, but even at 6’3 I can only see a bit over 2.5 nautical miles. After that short distance my perspective fails. As long as I am only focused on me my vision falls away. True personal transformation demands a vision that is focused not on self but others. Consider the truly amazing people you have known: didn’t they, by focusing on others, see beyond themselves – beyond the boundaries of their own limited horizons? The third catalyst to personal transformation is to find a dream and spend yourself on it. Too many people never find their dream – they wander aimlessly through life and in the end they accomplish little. Is it any wonder they don’t feel good about themselves! God has a dream for you. Find that dream and latch on to it for dear life. For more of my thoughts on personal transformation check out my blog at www.promiseandblessing.blogspot.com.

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Out and About BY DAWN C. FITZGERALD

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Tech No! Here’s the thing -I am technology challenged. I can email my friends. I yield a mean television clicker. And even make calls on my cell phone. A few years ago, I got texting. Now I can not only send but receive texts. Recently I even learned how to attach pictures. A major accomplishment for a gal whose cell phone spent more time in a draw than it did being used. It took a while to accept that cell phones were a necessity-even longer time to figure out how to use mine. Yet I still can’t figure out how to access the question mark. I know I’ll figure it out. But by then my phone will be obsolete. Actually while writing

Despite my best efforts to be part of the technology changing times (note not keep up with) I always come up very short. At the very beginning my husband jumped on the technology train and has been on board ever since. He works in the IT field. What he actually does-I have no clue. I don’t even know what his official title is. I do know it’s something with letters in it. Usually, I tell people he works for the government-it’s an easier explanation and one that makes him sound mysterious and I sound like less of an uncaring wife. A win- win.

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with a computer problem or phone issue, I am forced to turn to my kids. It is very humbling to ask your kids to help-realizing that they do know more than you, at least when it comes to technology. What do they get out of this? In addition to the mere satisfaction of helping out their old Mum they gain the sheer pleasure of knowing I am clueless. And of course ribbing that always follows. As long as they get my DVD to play, I will take whatever they dish out. And later on, I may dish out something they hate for dinner. After all, they aren’t they only smart ones. But I digress.

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Letter to the Editor February 16, 2012 “Never Quit” - A Day in the Life of Matt Brown BY JOEY BARRY Kids complain when parents remind us to brush our teeth or clean our room after a long day at school. Sometimes we complain when we have baseball, basketball or gymnastics practice after school, especially on the weekends. Sometimes it really is more fun playing floor hockey and other activities with a team or group of friends, and it is definitely much better than sitting home alone. I think we complain, because we are kids, we are tired when we first wake up, or we want to play at a friend’s house. We really shouldn't complain. We are very lucky that we get to do both. I play floor hockey on a team with my friends; I play baseball at Kelly field in the spring and basketball in the winter…with my friends. I also get to run around my friend’s back yards and have them over my house. Matt Brown was just like us until he was fifteen, in many ways Matt Brown is still just like us.

On January 20, 2010, while Matt was playing his favorite sport for the Norwood Mustang ice hockey team he was paralyzed from his neck to his feet during a “freak accident.” Matt has worked very hard during the last three years and everyone in town is very proud of him. I am starting to believe my mom when she says Norwood is a very special town. I have a Matt Brown hat and shirt, and his number on my floor hockey stick. I never met Matt Brown, but I care about him and look up to him. He is a hero. On a rainy day when I was in third grade all of the schools in town formed “The March for Matt. We raised money for Matt; we wore his number and walked around our schools three times in honor of Matt. I love being part of helping Matt, and now I found out he is helping other people. I can’t believe this town. I read an article in the paper that said Matt donated thousands of dollars to Children’s Hospital. My mom and I talked today about how much Matt and our friend Lee’s daughter Michelle have in common. I did not really understand everything

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my mom was saying until I watched the video again and until I read about all of the people Matt is helping…. just like Lee and Michelle. Matt is eighteen now and a senior at Norwood High School. Since his accident, Matt has shown us what it means to be brave, strong, happy and with a great sense of humor. I did not really understand what it meant to be paralyzed until I watched a video on Matt’s website about a day in Matt’s life. I suggest you watch the video. Matt’s website is http://www.mattbrownnumber3.org/ Matt said the most social time he has is at lunch because he gets to talk to his friends joke, and be silly. As soon as school is over Matt’s dad picks him up and takes him to a place called Journey Forward. Journey Forward is an AMAZING PLACE. The people at Journey Forward help Matt get stronger every day, and he works so hard. Just watch the video, you can see how hard Matt works everyday. He works harder than any of us do. Suddenly Matt MOVES HIS ARM ON HIS OWN, then he is peddling a bicycle, it is so amazing to watch.

For Christmas, I wanted a Kindle. With school projects and papers down the pike I knew I would need internet access at my fingertips. At first, my husband was stunned that this is what I wanted-knowing of my handicap. I’m sure inside he was dreading the hours he’d have to spend tutoring me on merely turning it on. On Christmas morn, I opened it up, powered it on, and started what I thought would be my technology journey. Two hours later, I put it in my kitchen drawer. Three months later, there it still sits. I love my Kindle, but at the same time, it scares me. The manual alone looks intimidating. It has more than six pages. It is in more

When Matt gets home from Journey Forward, he spends time with his friends in the man cave, he just hangs out with his friends. I think that is the best. No, I think it is all the best. Matt said he “had a wicked workout” and after he does his homework, he goes to bed early. Matt also met Steven Tyler, Taylor Swift, Jason Varitek, and most of the

than one language. It keeps the Kindle company in my kitchen drawer. The good news is this semester is more hands on and less reading. So my Kindle can sit in the drawer for a few more weeks. March brings Spring Break to college kids like me. Many will head to Fort Lauderdale or Mexico to party. I will be hanging out at home with my kids and my Kindle- trying to decipher its manual. If I figured out texting, I know I can figure out my Kindle. Right after I get the question mark on my phone’s keyboard to work. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear your comments at dawncfitz@verizon.net

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2012 Norwood TONY Award Recipient: Molly Smith The Norwood TONY (Ten Outstanding Norwood Youths) Awards were initiated over 40 years ago to recognize exceptional Norwood youths for their voluntary contributions to the community. Through anonymous reviews of the student's volunteer record and a 300-word essay, the Norwood Masons, who acquired the program 17 years ago, named the 2012 TONY Award winners at a banquet held January 30. The award includes a citation from Governor Patrick, a plaque from the lodge, a $1,000 savings bond

and a gift card from Perk's coffeehouse. Two supplementary awards also included an additional $500 savings bond. Local Town Pages is also recognizing these admiral young adults with a profile of each student each month in our newspaper. Norwood High School senior, Molly Smith, is the first student profile in our 2012 TONY Award series. As with many people who give the generosity of their time, Smith did not volunteer for the praise. What makes her efforts even more

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Orient Lodge Announces 2012 TONY Award Winners The Orient Lodge of the 6th District held their Annual TONY (Ten Outstanding Norwood Youths) Awards Banquet on January 30 and announced their 2012 TONY Award winners. Approximately 80 people attended the dinner, which included 19 applicants, their parents, lodge members and speakers, Ruth Taeger of the Norwood Food Pantry, who spoke on the importance of volunteerism and Bob and Emily Tibbets, who discussed the Norwood Scholarship Fund. Twenty-two applicants were nominated by an adult for a TONY Award and 19 students returned their essays highlighting their charitable accomplishments. Those essays where then anonymously reviewed by five judges: one Norwood town employee, one volunteer from the Women's Community Committee, one lodge member, one local clergy member and one member of the Norwood business community.

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A comment by Breen just a few moments later regarding the commitment of the dancers speaks why she was destined to participate in Dancing with the Stars. “You have to understand the commitment someone makes when they have cancer. You forget what they endure with chemo, treatments, and multiple trips in and out of town. This, THIS…this is scary on a different level. I do not want to fall on my face, but this is nothing. This is a walk in the park compared to what so many people go through.” Griffin concluded by saying, “I never knew Michelle, I only know Lee from the Civic but as a mother, thinking about going through that with your child is pure horror. I will do anything to prevent any mother from losing a child-and any child from losing a mother.” Breen added, “We all have been affected by cancer or illness, hurting someone we know and love, and it is purely devastating. I’m willing to make a fool of myself for the The Circle of Hope.”

"When students return their essays and sheets, they leave their names off with only an assigned number to identify them," Rick Cushing, Junior Warden of the Orient Lodge and Chairman of the committee said. "They do not know who the kids are. They are scored from one to ten with their id number and then figured out the top ten." The TONY Awards were initiated over 40 years ago and has been organized by the Orient Lodge for the past 17 years. The awards are intended to acknowledge Norwood residents in grades 10 to 12 who make significant contributions of their time in volunteerism within their school, religion, local neighborhoods and state communities. "What we are trying to do with this is recognize the tremendous job these kids are doing in the community and continue to do this

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LOKI: Loki is a 4 year old domestic short hair orange and white kitty. He comes from a loving home; but his owner can no longer provide Loki and his brother Maui with the time they need. He is declawed and up to date on shots. He is extremely affectionate and adores attention. Loki is very outgoing and he and Maui are great with children. SMOKEY: Smokey is a two and a half year old beautiful domestic long haired black cat. Smokey likes to be where the action is but tries to rule the roost with his territorial behavior. He does not prefer to mix with children as they seem to stir him up. Smokey is

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NVCC Honors 2011’s Ambassador of the Year Nancy Wluka – Wluka Commercial Real Estate The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce held their 118th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on January 19, 2011 at Showcase Live-Patriot Place to honor 2011’s outstanding Members and retiring Board Members. One of those outstanding Members was the NVCC’s Ambassador of the Year, Nancy Wluka of Wluka Commercial Real Estate based in Sharon, MA. Ambassadors are a vital component to bridging the relationship with the Chamber and its Members. They

are often the first point of contact for new members. Nancy has worked tirelessly on behalf of the NVCC to ensure those new to the Chamber feel like they belong and are aware of how to maximize their membership investment. “Her talent, work-ethic, and leadership are greatly appreciated by the Chamber and its members, and we are honored to recognize Nancy as the 2011 Ambassador of the Year.” Brian McGillicuddy, Director of Membership.

Pictured Anthony Caruso-Bank of Canton and outgoing NVCC Chairman of the Board, David Wluka-Wluka Commercial Real Estate Corporation, Nancy Wluka-Wluka Commercial Real Estate Corporation, Kevin Hallinan-Winning Inc. and incoming NVCC Chairman of the Board.

NVCC Honors 2011’s Large Business of the Year T.G.I. Fridays -Norwood The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce held their 118th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on January 19, 2011 at Showcase Live-Patriot Place to honor 2011’s outstanding Members and retiring Board Members. One of those outstanding members was the NVCC’s Large Business of the Year, T.G.I. Fridays – Norwood presented by Anthony Caruso of the Bank of Canton and outgoing NVCC Chairman. For over 40 years, the Dallasbased Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, parent company of T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants, has been deliv-

ering huge fun. Today, CRW operates, franchises, and licenses more than 900 restaurants in 55 countries. In 1965, the first T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant opened in New York City at the corner of First Avenue and 63rd Street quickly becoming the meeting place for single adults, generating $1 million in revenues

its first year. In 1970, the second location opened in Memphis, Tennessee and the rest was history.

As a multinational corporation, Carlson Restaurants Inc. and TGI Friday’s is committed to giving back to the communities in which they do business, and as such they support organizations that focus on diversity, education, hunger and youth. As a result, Carlson Restaurants has chosen to actively partner with the following organizations through, sponsorship, fundraising and/or volunteerism: •Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America •America’s Second Harvest •Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Locally, they have contributed $15,000 a year to support the magnificent fireworks display that occurs the night before Norwood Day. According to Norwood Recreation director, Jerry Miller, “They are definitely a company that reinvests in the community, not only I, but the entire town, thanks them for sponsoring this Norwood Day tradition.” “They also support numerous non-profit organizations and schools with fund raisers and gift card donations. Additionally, they are an active member of the NVCC recently hosted and sponsored our first ever Afternoon Networking.” Anthony Caruso, the Bank of Canton and outgoing NVCC Chairman of the Board. Please join me in congratulating TGI Fridays!

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Troop 42; And while he is actually a graduate of Boston Latin School, he was given an honorary diploma from Norwood High School in 2007.

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The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce held their 118th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on January 19, 2011 at Showcase Live-Patriot Place to honor 2011’s outstanding Members and retiring Board Members. One of those outstanding members was the NVCC’s Paul Smith Volunteer of the Year, Peter McFarlandThe Allied Group presented by Jerry Lavoie of Dedham Savings.

many active volunteers in our ranks that it can be a difficult task to choose just one for our annual award. Not this year.

An organization like the Chamber of Commerce depends on volunteer support in order to succeed. At the NVCC, we are lucky to count so

Peter McFarland’s level of commitment not only to the Chamber, but also the community at-large is hard to imagine. Within the Chamber, Peter serves as a member of the

Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Flavors Committee, Golf Committee, and he chairs the Communications Committee. This year he also participated in “Back to School Days," a cooperative effort with the School to Careers Partnership, and he organized a tour of the new Norwood High School for interested businesses. He also is a regular at our events and participates in one of our REN groups. Peter also serves his community, the town of Norwood, in a number of ways. He is a town meeting member, and belongs to the Committee for a Greener Norwood (formerly the Recycling Committee): Norwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame; Friends of Boy Scouts

“Peter is an outstanding member who has selflessly volunteered his time and resources to helping the NVCC achieve its mission. The NVCC is truly honored to be associated with him, and to present him with this award.” Cristoff Shay, NVCC Director of Programs.

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NVCC Honors Chairman of the Board, Kevin Hallinan The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce held their 118th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on January 19, 2011 at Showcase Live-Patriot Place to honor 2011’s outstanding Members and retiring Board Members. Kevin Hallinan of WINNING, Inc. was named the 2012 Chairman of the Board. Kevin Hallinan is a Principal of WINNING, Incorporated and has over 22 years of sales, training, and management success. An engaging and dynamic trainer and mentor, and an award-winning sales producer, Kevin has provided training and coaching to hundreds of companies in numerous industries. Despite a stagnant economy, his guidance will help the NVCC build membership, strengthen governance and gain significant recognition throughout the region as a proactive resource for small and large businesses. “I am honored and excited to take the reins of an already strong and vibrant organization, and to lead NVCC through 2012. My goal is to increase involvement – attendance at networking opportunities, seminars and educational opportunities, committee membership, volunteer opportunities, and use of chamber resources. I encourage all members to actively look for ways to contribute back to the Chamber community with the purposeful intent of growing the organization and I’m looking forward to measuring our impact throughout the year.” Kevin Hallinan.

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Library News

Beth Goldman to portray Grace Fairbanke at the Library Would you like to meet Grace Fairbanke, who lived in the earliest surviving timber-frame house in North America now known as the historic Fairbanks House in Dedham? Actress Beth Goldman, as Grace, will return to the Morrill Memorial Library on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. to tell us the story of the Fairbanke family and their life in early Colonial times right up the highway. Beth is currently directing The 39 Steps at the Black Box Theater in Mansfield and will appear there onstage in The Gin Game in June. She has numerous acting and directing credits to her name, and delighted her audience at the Norwood Library last year with her portrayal of a Donut Dollie during World War II. The former Outreach, Reference and Technology Librarian at the Morrill Memorial Library, Beth is now the librarian at the Norwood High School and works as an acting coach as well. Don’t miss another terrific performance by this talented local favorite. Funding for this free program is provided by the Friends of the Library and a partial grant from the Norwood Cultural Council. Space is limited so sign up early at the Reference or Information Desk or call 781-7690200, x110 or 222. The library is accessible to those with physical disabilities. What are we Eating? Food Talk at the Library Join Health Coach Charissa Sharkey when she returns to the Morrill Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. to talk about a subject close to everyone’s hearts: food! Over the last 50 years, food in America and the way we eat has changed dramatically. Home cooking was the norm a generation or two ago, and restaurant dining and take-out were the exception. In today’s busy world, access to affordable restaurants and the abundance of processed and fast foods have made a balanced meal made from scratch somewhat of a luxury. In this workshop we will explore what

we’re really eating, how it may be affecting our health, and what we can do about it. Some of the topics being covered will include the difference between organic and conventional food and when to splurge; gluten, dairy, nut and other food sensitivities; factory farms, processed foods and other dietary concerns. Please sign up for this free and informative program at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. The library is accessible to the physically disabled. Drum Away the Blues at the Library! Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with drummer/percussionist Craig Harris at the Morrill Memorial Library on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Using hand drums, assorted percussion instruments, puppets, stories and songs, Mr. Harris will give a presentation suitable for all ages entitled “Drum Away the Blues: the Music and Rhythms of the Emerald Isles.” Mr. Harris has performed in concert and recorded with many internationally known artists. A highly respected music journalist and photographer as well, his articles, reviews and photographs have appeared in publications around the globe. He is also the author of three books on world and folk music. With a Master’s degree in education and a Massachusetts teaching certificate in music, Harris taught in public schools for 26 years before launching Drum Away the Blues! in 2009. Sign up for this enjoyable evening of Irish music, funded by the Friends of the Library, at the Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. The library is accessible to the physically challenged. “Why I Love My Library” Essay Contest at the Library Put your writer’s caps on! This March, the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood will be sponsoring an essay contest for students and adults. T he topic is “Why I

Love My Library.” The contest has two categories. The first is open to any student who is a resident of Norwood. The other category is open to adults, age 18 and over, who are residents of the town. Anyone interested in entering the contest may stop by the Norwood Library for details and the entry form or find them online at www.norwoodlibrary.org. Each submission MUST include the entry form and may not exceed 1,000 words. To qualify, essays must be submitted between March 1st-March 31st by email to nling@minlib.net or to the library’s Outreach Department. Three prizes will be awarded in each category, student and adult. The first, second and third prizes are $50, $30 and $20 gift cards to Barnes & Noble. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 30th, 2012. The library wishes to express its appreciation to the Andrew and Ernest J. Boch Memorial Fund for its generous donation to this contest. We encourage our library users to give it a try. Ancient Science of the Cards Lecture at the Library Interested in learning more about yourself, your relationships with others, your current circumstances or what’s ahead for you in the coming year? Come to a free introductory lecture on the Ancient Science of the Cards at the Morrill Memorial Library on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m., presented by Stefan G. Meyer, Ph.D. Dr. Meyer maintains that this system, based on the common playing card symbols familiar to us from games such as poker, bridge and solitaire, constitutes a path of self-knowledge that is practical and easy to understand. From the moment of our birth, we set out on a path that is already charted by the cards. We just need to know where to look and how to interpret the symbolic language of the cards in order to see them operating in our day-today lives. The Ancient Science of the Cards is not a psychic science, channeling or fortune telling, and

it is distinct from astrology, numerology and tarot. Ultimately, the cards offer us a path of transformation, an opportunity to become what we truly want to be in life. Stefan Meyer is a published author and editor, former college instructor, and lifelong student of metaphysics and spirituality. He has carefully distilled the methods of Robert Lee Camp and Iain McLaren-Owens, two of the foremost authorities on this unique metaphysical system, into his own personal approach that he communicates with enthusiasm and the experience of a practiced teacher. Sign up for this intriguing program at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-7690200, x110 or 222. The library is accessible to those with disabilities.

Life Coaching Seminar at the Library Is your life totally working for you? Or is it sometimes off-balance, overwhelming and out of control? If you could use some guidance in this area, come to the Morrill Memorial Library on Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. for a free seminar with Teresa Goodsell called Coaching for Life. Coaching for Life is all about helping you find your way: figuring out what got you stalled and why, and identifying the specific, manageable steps that will get you back on track. Teresa Goodsell, Walpole resident and Certified Life and Career Coach, can help you clarify and achieve your goals and create a life of meaning and joy. Register for this program at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. The library is accessible to the physically challenged.

Citizens of the Month Announced at Coakley MS Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School recently honored students for the Citizen of the Month. These exemplary students showed the Character Counts trait of "Compassion". GRADE 8: Emerson Kerns, Samantha Smith, Susan Quintana

GRADE 7: Meghan Reen, Ronald Marshalsea III, Srah Eppolito GRADE 6: Randy Gardner, Mathew Rice, Samantha Doucette SPECIAL SUBJECTSSpanish: Ryan Garczynski

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Living Healthy Koko FitClub ... Real Results, Real People... Every Day! Koko FitClub is the world's first and only automated personal training studio. Koko provides members with a fast and effective workout that helps them reach their fitness goals without having to turn their world upside down. If you love the idea of having a personal trainer coaching you every time you exercise - making sure you're always doing precisely the right exercise, the right way, at the right pace, for the best possible results - then you'll love Koko. Koko provides the same service, but better. Each workout is precisely customized to your body, your strength level, and then tailored specifically for the Koko Smartraining equipment. All the thinking is done for you! And, our members get real results! Â In Plainville, Mansfield, and Walpole, our members have seen strength gains of up to 126% in just six months, and arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shy about telling us about their weight loss, higher energy levels,

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By Michael Wood, CSCS, Chief Fitness Officer, Koko FitClub, LLC I have heard this question many times over the course my 25 years in the fitness industry, and the answer is always the same: absolutely YES! Quality beats quantity when it comes to exercise. This may come as a surprise to you. Many folks have been led to believe that â&#x20AC;&#x153;realâ&#x20AC;? exercise means spending hours in the gym each day, or burning lots of time on the road or treadmill. This is true only if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a professional athlete or a competitive body builder. For these people, a typical workout is two hours a day

miles in of roadwork in each day. Some people try this approach when they are in their teens or twenties and it works for them. They have the bodies to handle that workload, and more importantly, they have the time to dedicate to it. But for everyone else -- people over 25, people with busy work schedules and family priorities everyday -- working out like a professional athlete makes no sense.

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Living Healthy Diabetes Getting On Your Nerves? BY JOHN VACOVEC, OWNER AND THERAPIST OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHAB., INC. A majority of people who suffer from diabetes are affected by type 2 diabetes. Diabetes occurs when your body either ignores insulin or your pancreas won’t create enough insulin. This can trigger multiple health problems. The onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed, possibly even prevented, with a healthy lifestyle. If left unchecked, diabetes can lead to serious health problems which include kidney failure, heart disease, circulatory problems and nerve damage, just to name a few. Once diabetes starts affecting the nerves (also known as neuropathy), individuals may experience one or more of these symptoms: • Loss of muscle control and sensation • Numbness, tingling, burning or pain in toes, feet, legs, hands and fingers • Sharp cramps • Extreme sensitivity to touch • Loss of balance or coordination Losing sensation can be a dangerous situation for some diabetics because small cuts and bruises go undetected, which can trigger

infections that can spread to the bone due to a weakened immune system. In these situations, a physical therapist can help reduce the risk of injury, regain muscle control and improve the quality of life. Can It Be Treated? Unfortunately, there is no 'cure' for diabetic neuropathy. Most treatments focus on slowing the progression of the neuropathy by controlling blood sugar using lifestyle modification techniques. Physical therapy is crucial since regular exercise plays a big role in the management of diabetic neuropathy. The management of diabetes requires self-discipline and regular monitoring of one's glucose levels. In addition to maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood sugar, it's important to exercise regularly, control blood pressure (take all your prescribed medication at the right time), quit smoking and minimize alcohol. If you suspect that you, or a loved one, might have diabetic neuropathy, call our office and we will guide you towards your next step.

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Living Healthy Victoria Haven: Best Nursing Homes in MA -Five Stars Excellence found in Norwood! Sometimes we overlook amazing things because they are too close to our everyday encounters. When going on vacation we plan for sightseeing and points of interest, but it can be easy to forget to recognize distinctions in our neighborhoods.

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Victoria Haven Nursing Facility located at 137 Nichols Street in Norwood has been highlighted in the US News World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in Massachusetts. The report, published Feb-

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Steward Community Care is available through FCHP for an effective date of April 1, 2012, to all small businesses in the product’s coverage area. An advantage for businesses is that Steward Community Care can be offered alongside any one of FCHP’s other network options. Steward Community Care also is available as the primary offering of the Retailers Associations of Massachusetts’ newly-approved group purchasing cooperative. This low cost product is the result of an innovative collaboration between a health plan and a health care system.

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Living Healthy Steward Community Care is built around Steward Health Care’s high-quality network of ten community hospitals and 2,200 primary care physicians and specialists. Under the plan, clinically appropriate care will be delivered by a hospital or physician within the Steward network. All health care services that cannot be delivered by the Steward network will be delivered by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Tertiary-level pediatric care will be provided by the MGH for Children. “Small business is a vital economic engine, particularly in the communities served by Steward hospitals,” said Ralph de la Torre, MD, CEO of Steward. “This innovative new product will give small business owners the ability to reinvest in their businesses and provide the security of compre-

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Steward Health Care is the largest fully integrated community care organization and community hospital network in New England and the second largest private employer in Massachusetts. Headquartered in Boston, Steward now has more than 16,000 employees serving more than one million patients annually in 85 communities. Hospitals in the system include Saint Anne’s in Fall River, Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Norwood Hospital, Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, and Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill. Other Steward Health Care entities include Steward Medical Group, Caritas Hospice and Home Care,

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