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Older Vets Look to Young to Keep Traditions Going

The Bandstand’s Last Stand Millis Residents Need Help to Save Historic Landmark

BY J.D. O’GARA It’s a piece of Millis history. Its construction started in the big band era, 1930, and in 1931 it was completed for a total cost of $1,097.53, not a modest sum in the height of the Great Depression.

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“All the stone is from Millis fields,” says Nathan Maltinsky, member of the Millis Historical Commission. “It was built during the depression, giving work to people without jobs.”

The Millis Bandstand, a historic landmark located near the playground of the town park, has since been forgotten by most, except for some young people who, over the years, have destroyed her, little by little. Broken glass and trash litters the area around it, graffiti marks its floor and sides, and there are even holes in the ceiling that appear to be manmade. The Bandstand appears to be dying a slow death, and with worries over the safety of the structure, town Selectmen, on March 19, placed the fate of the building as item on their

BY J.D. O’GARA On March 19, Millis Selectmen met as to the fate of the Millis Bandstand, located at Millis Town Park, with recommendations to take it down, for safety. These members of the Millis Historical Commission are launching an effort to save the historic structure, which dates back to the Great Depression. The Town Selectmen and DPW have given the group six months to come up with a plan and possible funds to save the structure.

Shown, from left, Meg Wilkes, with her daughter, Vivienne Jean, Mark Slayton and Nathan Maltinsky.

agenda, with the recommendation made to tear it down.

A number of Millis residents stepped up, however, to speak about preserving the structure.

“They used to have concerts at the bandstand. The Cliquot Club Eskimos played here,” says Mark Slayton, Historical Commission

member. According to a Millis history book put together by Kelly Costa in 1985, The Cliquot Club was a pioneer in advertising, and its Cliquot Club Eskimos dance orchestra, led by Harry Reeser, was a weekly feature on NBC radio from 1924 through 1934.

Members of the town’s Historic Commission voiced their con-

cerns at recent Selectmen meetings, and thanks to their efforts, the Millis Bandstand has a stay of execution, by the Selectmen and Millis Department of Public Works, for six months. In the meantime, options are being considered.

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Larry Landry, Quartermaster at of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) post at 123 Holliston Street in Medway, is a World War II veteran, and he’s been a member of the V.F.W. since 1946. Back then, he says, a lot of veterans joined. Today, V.F.W. numbers have dwindled, and the services it performs, for the community and the veterans, are threatened.

“Back then, everybody went in (to the service) together, and everyone came out pretty much at the

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“As of right now, there’ve been two Selectman meetings,� says Jim McKay, Assistant Director, Town of Millis DPW, in early April. “Both times (members of the Historical Commission) came and made wishes that they would like to help to raise funds and keep it going and get it rebuilt.� “The Town’s stand right now is, kids are just drawn to it, because it’s in a very dark area, and there’s been much vandalism done to the structure of the bandstand.�

McKay says that last fall, an annual audit of the playground by Meyer Insurance noted that something needed to be done about the bandstand. “They came up with a few things that need to be rectified, and with the integrity of structure being compromised something needed to be done about it,� says McKay. Ideas that came up in the first meeting were moving the structure, refurbishing it where it stands to make it safe and bring it up to code, placing different lights

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The Millis Bandstand, built in 1931, saw many town concerts, and it at least once hosted the Cliquot Club Eskimos, a dance orchestra directed by Harry Reeser, and regulars on NBC radio from 1924 through 1934.

around and inside the structure for surveillance. McKay stresses that the Town is willing to work with residents to save the Bandstand and would not prefer to tear the structure down.

and bring it back into focus with educational events, history – to give (the community) possession of it. This is theirs,� says Meg Wilkes, another Historical Commission member.

“The town is not looking to demolish or take it down, but the police chief’s concern is that his officers can’t get in there, and kids can see all around it,� says McKay.

“The Selectman came up with 6 months to come up with a plan and 10 months to actually get work done. We’re going to board it up and it’s going to be painted green, so if more graffiti gets put on it, the base paint can easily be cleaned,� says McKay.

In addition to maintaining the structure, Historical Commission members hope to get a community effort going to once again make use of the Bandstand and bring it to the center of Millis’ attention. “We want the townspeople to get involved, to help us mount a campaign for funding and also to develop programming. The initial idea as to preserve the Bandstand

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If you are a Millis resident who would like to become involved in the “Save Our Bandstand� effort, please visit the Millis Historic Commission at www.millishistory.org and click on the link found on the News page. The Millis Historic Commission can also be found on Facebook.

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The Millis Extended Day Summer Program, a department of the Millis Public Schools, is pleased to announce its schedule of theme weeks and field trips for 2012. The Program begins on Monday, July 2 (closed July 4) and ends on Friday, August 10; the hours of operation are 7 a.m.6 p.m. The regular session is 8 a.m.4 p.m. with optional Before Care offered 7 –8 a.m. and After Care from 4-6 p.m. for an additional fee.

As in previous summers, out-oftown residents are encouraged to participate and join the fun. The Summer Program takes place in the Extended Day Program air-conditioned modular building, at the Clyde F. Brown Elementary School (off Rte. 109), and is open to students entering first through seventh grade (currently kindergarten through grade six). CITs (Counselors in Training) may be entering grades 7 or 8. Children do not need to be enrolled during the school year Extended Day Program to participate in the summer fun.

The summer is divided into six weeks of individual sessions with a unique theme each week. Students may register for as few as one, or as many as six, weeks and may enroll for two to five days per week. The daily events revolve around the weekly theme with both large group activities and smaller groupings according to age, or interest, where appropriate. To allow the children as many fun "summer" experiences as possible, there are numerous mandatory field trips (subject to change) including weekly swimming at the life-guarded beach at Hopkinton State Park. Field trips are an additional fee, and transportation for all field trips is via Millis Public School bus.

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Calendars for July and August along with field trip specifics are available on-line at http://mpsnet.millisps.org/~ktocci/ The tuition fee structure, including sibling discounts, are also available on the website along with registration information. There is a one-time application fee of $10 per family for early registration. After May 18, the application fee is $15 per family. For further Program information, or to schedule a site visit, please contact the director at ktocci@millisps.org or at (508) 376-8042.

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same time,” says Landry. “Today, (soldiers) go in in odd lots. They come out, and there’s not that bonding. Almost all the legions and V.F.W.s and Amvets are all having that problem.”

Landry says that although a lot of younger veterans have joined the V.F.W., many of them are not involved in the running of the club. In fact, although Medway’s post boasts over 300 members, 10 members at the bi-monthly meeting is considered a high turnout. The group meets twice a month, on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Landry explains that younger veterans can make the organization anything they want it to be.

“It’s more than (a bar). That’s just how we got together. We perform ceremonies to honor the fallen and the people who are serving. We would like to keep that up. It helps to keep the service in the eyes of the public, and that’s what we do.

We’ve supplied firing squads and grave decorations and everything like that. If we could get younger people, we could keep this going.”

The V.F.W. also gives out four or five scholarships to children or grandchildren of members each year. They also manage the Memorial Day celebration.

“Certainly the big thing is keeping the Memorial Day active,” says Landry. “We decorate the squares; we fire at each of the squares. You’d like to hand it off, but you’ve got to hand it off to somebody. We used to march 20 or 30 people; now we can’t even get a firing squad together. We have the equipment, rifles, whatever, but we need bodies.”

“I couldn’t wait to join,” says Ken McGovern, who returned from Afghanistan in 2009 after leading a police mentoring team with the Afghan National Police, “but I don’t think some of the younger Iraq and Afghanistan vets realize the importance of the organization.”

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Shown here are members of Medway's V.F.W. Post 1526 who comprised a firing squad for the Memorial Day Parade a few years ago, with buglers. These days, the Post is unable to put even a firing squad together, as WWII veterans are unable, and younger veterans are needed to step up. Photo courtesy of Medway V.F.W. Post 1526.

gap between wars, but we’re still vets, and the V.F.W. does represent veterans. It’s an important organization for us to be part of and to keep going.”

Not only does the local V.F.W. post provide the community with a softball field and a functions hall, as well as provide holiday services, but veterans, says McGovern, as a united group, have lobbying power in Washington.

“Basically from medical to educational benefits, the V.F.W. represents me as a veteran, with congress and lobbyists. They make sure I get the benefits that are due me,” says McGovern.

vets. Souza, post Adjutant, has now been a member of the V.F.W. for over 30 years and is currently working to bring the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall to Medway for the tercentennial. Still, he says, even the Vietnam veterans are getting older.

Landry says that if younger veterans don’t take over running the post, “It will go. National organizations are fine, but at a local level, the posts have to be active.”

In order to join the V.F.W., a veteran has to have been in the armed forces during a time of conflict or national emergency, says Landry, or have received hazardous duty pay.

What it all boils down to, says Landry, is attendance. He hopes younger veterans will “come down and give it a shot,” because the aging veterans are becoming unable to do what they once could.

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is get your feet wet, and if it’s not something for you, you can change it.”

Veterans who would like to find out about joining the V.F.W., or members who would like to carry on where their older brothers in arms are leaving off can attend a meeting on the first or third Wednesday, or call (508) 533-6048, or email Post1526@medwayvfw. com.

Fred Souza, a Air Force Vietnam veteran, originally didn’t want to join the V.F.W., as, at the time he was discharged, Vietnam veterans were given a less than favorable welcome home. A fellow vet, he says “bugged the crap out of me to join,” and finally, he did. What Souza found there, he says, was “camaraderie.”

“Someone you spoke to did the same thing, maybe not in the same field, and it might not be at the same level, but you experienced the same thing,” he says. “When I see what these kids in Afghanistan are going through, it really hurts.” The V.F.W., he says, is a place to meet other

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Medway to Join Regional Emergency Planning Committee

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The Medway Emergency Planning Committee, after 5 years of training and completing all stages of certification, is joining forces with other area communities to form a Regional Emergency Planning Committee. Along with Canton, Millis, Norwood, Sharon, Walpole and Westwood, Medway will join the “Central Norfolk Regional Emergency Planning Committee.”

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Mr. Douglas P. Forbes, Jr. is the local government coordinator and works at Region II MEMA Headquarters in Bridgewater. He assists the communities with technical and financial support from both the state and federal governments.

The executive board of the Central Norfolk Regional Emergency Planning Committee will include several local experienced emergency planning managers. They include Cheri Cousens, Executive Director of the Charles River Pollution Control District, Medway Police Chief Allen M. Tingley, Jeffrey S. Trust, Chair of Medway Emergency Planning Committee and Robert Holmes, of Holmes School Bus Transportation, and Tom Holder, Director of Medway Public Services.

Rollicking Celtic fiddles mixed with Riverdance style Irish step dance and hilarious skits make up this high-energy Celtic Dance and Gospel production at the Medway Community Church (Corner of

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will conclude at Memorial Square in front of American Legion Post 208 with music presentations, speech and closing ceremony.

The parade will then proceed to Prospect Hill Cemetery, followed by the Korean and Vietnam Memorial in front the library (45 Auburn Rd.), then to the World War II Memorial of Town Hall. It

Participants in this year’s parade include the Millis Fire Department, Millis Police Department, American Legion Post 208, AMVETS Post 495, Military Order of the Purple Heart, 13th Massachusetts Infantry – Civil War, Millis School Band, Charles River Choral, Millis Lions Club, Millis Boy Scouts, Millis Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.

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A Beautiful Day for Millis Beautification A slew of volunteers turned out on a beautiful Saturday morning to spruce up certain areas of their hometown of Millis. The Annual Millis Beautification Day, jointly sponsored by the Millis Garden Club and the Millis Lions, was held on April 14.

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Friends of the Millis Library Book Medway Pride Day 2012 Is On, Thanks to Sale and Family Fun Day New Volunteers Event to Take Place May 19

BY J.D. O’GARA A lot can happen in a month.

Last month, the handful of volunteers who put together the enormous effort of Medway Pride Day were on the verge of giving up, burnt out and needing people to step up to do the legwork. On a meeting on March 4, about a dozen new people showed up, and thanks to them, the 18th Medway Pride Day 2012 promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Charland Field behind Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street.

“To be honest I love Pride Day, and I didn’t want to see it cancelled,” says Susan Alessandri, one of the newest volunteers, who moved to Medway four years ago on what happened to be the same day as Pride Day. “I had no idea so few people put it together, and I just wanted to lend a hand to make sure it still happened.”

The Medway Pride Day Committee will bring back such favorites as the inflatable moonbounce, obstacle course, and Songs for Ceilidh, as well as add new children’s games (Dinosaur Dig, Lollipop Tree and Ring Toss), a balloon artist and a puppeteer: There will also be a dunk tank with local celebrities, and all sorts of field entertainment. One feature that is all new is the introduction of antique cars. The Medway Police and Fire Departments will also be onhand with some of their vehicles.

“Now is different than in years past,” says Alessandri, who notes that enough have volunteered so

that one person can be in charge of booths, another in charge of children’s games and another in charge of press and publicity.

“A lot of us have experience in the areas we’re working in, so we’re lending that to the event,” says Alessandri.

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The Friends of the Millis Public Library will hold its spring book sale and family fun day on Saturday, May 19th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the library, rain or shine. The library is located at the corner of Main Street (Rte. 109) and Auburn Road in Millis.

The event will include familyfriendly events such as story times, face painting, games and more.

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A large selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books in hardcover and paperback will be on sale, plus videos and DVDs.

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Proceeds will purchase museum passes and programs for the library. Donated books are still being accepted for the sale and can be left inside the library. For more information, call the library at (508) 376-8282.

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Attention all area history buffs – get ready for an evening of history rich with local ties and national infamy.

The Millis Cultural Council and The Millis Historical Society present author Bruce Watson for a multimedia presentation entitled “Sacco and Vanzetti: Still on Trial.” The presentation is based on Watson’s critically acclaimed book, Sacco and Vanzetti: The Men, The Murders, and the Judgment of Mankind.

Judgment, indeed. This fascinating case garnered opinions from its start during the 1919 Red Scare to current views on guilt and innocence. Nearly 90 years after the case ended with their executions, Author Bruce Watson will discuss excerpts from trial transcripts, take a hard look at evidence, and a focus on the personalities of the trial. Throughout the evening, Watson will dispel rumors, correct half-truths, reveal evidence not previously known, and bring the famous case to life.

The notorious duo had ties to Millis. Sacco’s wife lived in Millis for awhile, as did the presiding judge on the case, whose house still stands near the Sherborn town

line. But be forewarned, local historians – Bruce Watson will not proclaim guilt or innocence at this presentation – he will leave the verdict in your capable hands.

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BY J.D. O’GARA Lt. Col. Joseph Lusk, of Medway, has been named this year’s Honorary Parade Marshall for Medway’s Memorial Day remembrances. Lt. Col. Lusk will be retiring this December, after having served in all phases of the War on Terrorism. Lusk, 47, has spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, a total of 24 years including reserve time. He has served overseas on three separate occasions, once in Afghanistan and twice in Iraq. He is currently stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Lusk plans to continue to reside in Medway after his retirement with his wife, Julie Doucet, and their combined family of five children.

“I’m very honored,” says Lt. Col. Lusk, about being named Parade Marshall, who says, humbly, and with a laugh, “I feel I am too young,

and it probably should go to other people who have probably done more.”

Memorial Day celebration in the town of Medway will take place on May 28 this year. This year’s Memorial Day Parade will step off from the V.F.W. field at 10 a.m., with Memorial Services at 11 a.m. at Col. Michael Matondi Square.

Organizers of this year’s celebration extend a warm invitation to the youngest veterans in the area.

“Hopefully, a showing of these young people will enhance the parade,” says Col. Mike Matondi, who points out that the Parade will again feature the Worcester Kilty Band. For veterans who would like more information on participating, contact the Colonel at (508) 5338400.

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Camp Bailout Introduces Young Women to Firefighting Ashland Camp Open to Teens of Neighboring Towns BY. J.D. O’GARA Lt. Lyn Moraghan has been a firefighter for 18 years, one of two in her Ashland department, but women in her career make up a fraction of firefighters. A member of the International Association of Women Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services, Moraghan learned at one of the group’s seminars that women comprise just 1-2% of those in her profession.

“Young women may be intimidated, so they don’t feel comfortable approaching fire departments,” says Moraghan, who says she was one of the “lucky ones,” entering a welcoming small town department with “true professionals” that already had women on staff. In the big cities, however, she says, “It’s still an old boys network. You apply for a position and you have 99% of the personnel there are men. For a young woman just getting out of college, that’s intimidating.”

Through her professional group, Moraghan got the idea to set up a “fire camp” for young women. She called it “Camp Bailout.”

“It’s an opportunity, if they show interest, to be surrounded by women who are already EMS or firefighters, to give them an opportunity to find out if that’s a direction they really want to go,” says Moraghan. Last year, Moraghan approached her chief about running the camp, and he was excited about it. Ten girls completed the program. This year, Moraghan would like to attract more teens and young women to the camp, which has a refundable fee of just $20. She’s hoping to spread the word to Millis, Medway, Franklin, Norwood, Wellesley, Norfolk, and Wrentham.

The program is designed to provide a safe, interactive, and physically challenging environment, where participants will learn while building confidence and leadership skills. Girls accepted to the program will learn ladder, engine, and ambulance operations, CPR certification, search and rescue skills, aerial ladder climb, repelling, auto extrication, fire extinguishers, fire behavior, and fun team building exercises.

“The big thing last year,” says Moraghan, “(the girls) loved the hands-on stuff. Guys from the academy taught the girls how to rappel from the tower, and these girls were

picking up these 20-40 lb tools, and they just couldn’t get enough of it.

A big part of the camp is letting the girls get in there in a comfortable environment, and just go. Nobody was forced to do anything they didn’t want to do.”

The camp does offer girls a taste of the physical requirements of the job, however. Moraghan says that, at 125 lbs., she needs to stay fit to be a firefighter.

“Every part of our job, whether it’s picking up a stretcher or putting on the air pack and putting on the equipment is physical,” she says.

The equipment adds another 50-60 lbs. to her frame. “I learned at an early age that I have to keep myself very fit, and I have to lift weights and be as strong as my body can be so I can do the job,” says Moraghan.

The same goes for small-framed men, she says, and there are times where her smaller size can be a benefit. She’s been sent into confined spaces, and she feels she can get the maximum benefit of her air pack, which is 30 minutes, compared to a larger man who usually gets about 12. Needless to say, participants in Camp Bailout will not do a lot of sitting around.

All information, including the application can be found at Ashlandfire.com website, key word CAMP BAILOUT. Applications must be submitted by June 1st, and seniors will be given first preference. If the 2012 application is not yet posted, please use the 2011 application that is located on the website.

The program will be held at Ashland fire station #2, 70 Cedar Street, Ashland, Ma. All applications should be sent to: Lieutenant Lyn Moraghan, Camp Bailout program, 70 Cedar Street, Ashland, Mass. 02170. Please e-mail Ladyff26@yahoo.com with any questions. Sixteen girls between the ages of 13 through 19 will be chosen.

The Program will run from July 31st through August 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested applicants must fill out an application, and submit a refundable fee of $20.

“It’s all about the girls, says Moraghan. “It’s a great career, and I’d love to see, personally, more women involved. Women can bring a lot to the table and excel without any doubt in my mind.”

Last year, Lyn Moraghan hosted Camp Bailout at the Ashland Fire Station, introducing 10 young women to the career of firefighting. This year, she hopes to grow the program, which will take place in late July and early August.

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Glaucoma: What It Is and How to Treat It

By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D. Milford-Franklin Eye Center Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve caused when the pressure inside the eye is higher than the optic nerve can withstand.

The most common form of glaucoma is silent in the beginning, but can cause a patient to slowly lose the vision if left untreated, starting with the peripheral vision. The most frustrating characteristic of glaucoma is that for many years, the loss of vision will go unnoticed by a patient.

Although anyone can get glaucoma, some people are at higher risk than others. Some of the most common risk factors include: African Americans, over age 40, people with a family history of glaucoma and patients with diabetes.

Almost 2.0% of Americans have been diagnosed with glaucoma.

Approximately 1/4th of those diagnosed with glaucoma are African Americans. Worldwide, 2.4 million people per year are diagnosed with glaucoma. The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age. By

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the year 2020 it is estimated that the number of patients diagnosed with glaucoma will increase by 50% to 3.6 million patients. Glaucoma accounts for approximately 12% of all new cases of legal blindness each year.

The optic nerve is like a cable made up of over 1 million nerve fibers that carry the information collected by your eye (retina) to the visual cortex of the brain for processing. Glaucoma slowly, decreases the ability of your optic nerve to carry this information to your brain.

The buildup of pressure, in your eye, causes glaucoma. There are currently two basic theories as to why excessive ocular pressure causes glaucoma. Either high intraocular pressure decreases blood flow to the optic nerve, or high pressure, over time, physically crushes and kills the individual nerve fibers.

At first, open-angle glaucoma has no symptoms. Vision stays normal, and there is no pain. As glaucoma remains untreated, people may notice that although they see things

clearly in front of them, they miss objects to the side and out of the corner of their eye. It may seem as though they are looking through a tunnel. Over time, the remaining vision may decrease until there is no vision left. Optic nerve damage caused by glaucoma is permanent; therefore, it is important to seek treatment in the early stages of the disease. Most people think that they have glaucoma if the pressure in their eye is high. This is not always true. High pressure puts you at a higher risk for glaucoma; however, an elevated pressure by itself does not make the diagnosis of glaucoma. Whether or not you get glaucoma depends on the level of pressure that your optic nerve can tolerate without being damaged.

This level is different for each person. Although normal pressure is usually said to be between 12-21 mm Hg, a person might have glau-

coma even if the pressure is in this range. That is why an eye examination is very important.

A patient that is being evaluated for glaucoma will typically have a dilated eye exam, to look at the shape of the optic disk; gonioscopy: which is using a lens to evaluate the trabecular meshwork where the fluid in the eye exits the eye; tonometry: measuring the pressure in the eye; pachymetry: measuring the thickness of the cornea; fundus photos; pictures of the eye are helpful to look for changes in the appearance of the optic nerve over time; visual field testing: measuring the peripheral vision and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure the thickness of the nerve layer transmitting the image to the brain.

Glaucoma is a lifelong disease that will always require treatment.

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All children age 4 (by 8/31) through those entering 6th grade are welcome. We will travel back to ancient Babylon, circa 600BC, to walk side-by-side with Daniel.

You'll craft cool projects in the marketplace, laugh as you play Bible-times games, and eat foods just like the ones Daniel ate! Invite your friends to join and have a great time together meeting lots of new friends!

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Living Healthy Medway Community Farm to Hold 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk Medway Community Farm is holding the 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk to be held on April 29, 2012 at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. Medway. The race starts at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. Registration

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All proceeds to benefit Medway Community Farm.

Medway Community Farm is a nonprofit farm that provides naturally grown pesticide free food, educational opportunities and community events to Medway and the surrounding communities. We are a four year old grass roots farm that continues to increase its membership. This year we have 144 CSA (community supported agriculture) members, increased from

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Medway Community Farm is currently renovating the farm house that will be used as a community center accessible to all members of

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And let’s not forget that it can take some time for the scale to start trending down, especially if you’ve just started an exercise program. However, if you’ve reached your weight loss goals, and you’re now in maintenance mode, I’d recommend weighing yourself more frequently. That’s right—I said more often, and there’s actually research to support this. The logic behind it is simple. If you’re weighing more frequently, you’ll be able to quickly identify weight gain trends and respond accordingly. A couple days each week is probably enough to keep you at or near your target.

There’s one last point that’s important here, and it sort of goes without saying. The number on the scale is just one aspect of the weight loss process.

In other words, tracking other metrics of success, like how you’re feeling, your circumference measurements, and your body composition are just as important!

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Answer: I would agree that there are many supplements out there with very strong marketing, but little research to support either their efficacy or safety.

That said, there are some tried and true supplements that may help improve health and/or performance, but the decision to use them or not depends on what your specific goals are. Without knowing much more about your particular situation, here’s a short list of what I like to call foundational supplements that may be beneficial in one way or another: Multivitamin/ mineral Fish oil Sports nutrition bars Sports drinks Protein powder Pre- and post-workout formulas Creatine Caffeine These are generally considered to be safe supplements that either promote health or provide some ergogenic benefit. However, this is by no means an exhaustive list, so my advice would be to talk to a registered dietitian so they

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Answer: Your friend is right! Isolated movements are really more appropriate for targeting weak areas or for rehabilitating after an injury.

Today’s fitness trends typically involve more functional movements that mimic real-life activities. That’s why compound exercises are becoming so popular. They’re essentially just multijoint exercises that work several muscles at a time. Examples include pull-ups, push-ups, squats, lunges, deadlifts, kettlebell swings, dips, and even jumping rope. And this is only scratching the surface when it comes to compound exercises. There are numerous reasons to incorporate more compound movements into your training. Here are just a few of the benefits: Provides a full body workout in a shorter period of time Improves coordination, reaction time, and balance Provides cardiovascular benefits by keeping your heart rate elevated Decreases risk of injury during sports Burns more calories Allows for heavier lifts that will build strength faster I highly recommend adding compound movements to your workout regimen, and if you give them a try, have fun with them and get creative.

Think of new ways to use stability balls, medicine balls, Bosu balls, bands, kettlebells, ropes, and, of course, your own body weight to work multiple muscle groups at a time!

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One For The History Books Two Local Authors Document the Story of Millis in Pictures

BY JANE LEBAK

editing process was extremely difficult.”

When Arcadia Press approached the town of Millis looking for authors, Elizabeth Krimmel volunteered without hesitation.

The finished book covers Millis all the way back to its beginnings. For events dating before there were pictures, the authors found maps, photos of historic sites, and even a few engravings and drawings dating to colonial times. The book references events such as the early settling of the area, King Philip’s War, and the breakup between Millis and Medway in 1885.

“For many years, in the back of my mind, I have wanted to write a book.

The Images of America: Millis book project seemed a good place to start, as there is a set layout for photographs and text.”

Ms. Krimmel is the executive director of the Wellesley Historical Society and was also employed by Massachusetts Historical Society for thirteen years. For first six years, she wrote research guides to manuscript collections.

Also answering the call was Charles Vecchi, “I’ve lived in town for almost 35 years,” says Vecchi. “I’ve been on the historical commission, majored in history, and was always interested in history even though I’d never written a book.”

And this June, their work will pay off with the publication of Images Of America: Millis, a 128-page book from Arcadia Publishing (ISBN 9780738591414). The book is built around pictures, maps and engravings detailing the history of Millis, some dating back to a time before the town of Millis even existed.

The book format consists of photographs with very detailed captions.

“The Millis Historical Society has a great collection of photographs, and they allowed us full use of the collection,” says Krimmel. “Many people allowed us the use of their families’ private photographs: Buddy Shropshire, Harold Curran, and Ellen Rosenfeld. But the highlight of the research was being able to use images of glass plate negatives and the personal journal of Walter Prescott, owned by Wayne Simpson. These turn-of-the-century photographs show early life in Millis.

The journal gave us a first hand account of life in Millis.”

Vecchi says, that after sorting the photos into chapters, “We’d write the narrative for each photograph. There are very specific limits on the number of words in these chapters.” In order to make every page count, the photographs had to be of a high quality, and the details had to be substantiated by historic record. For this reason, “The

During their research, each of the authors learned new things about Millis.

“Fire was a constant threat,” says Krimmel. “It ravaged some of the most beautiful early houses and farms in Millis. Fire also consumed most of the mills.”

Vecchi says, “There was a seminary in Millis that I didn’t know much about, on Main Street, and a church that was later burned. I hadn’t realized that had been there.” Another interesting tidbit he hadn’t known: “At one time the schools were so overcrowded, at the turn of the century, that they had classes in the grange hall—which no longer exists.”

Both authors found themselves deeply impressed by Millis’s greatest resource: its people.

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Shoes, the Holbrook Bell Foundry, and Oak Grove Farm, which was once the largest commercial dairy in Massachusetts.

Krimmel says, “Millis is a fine example of entrepreneurial spirit that helps make America great.” She adds, “The residents of Millis care for the open space and have it preserved it for future generations. Prospect Hill Cemetery, Oak Grove Farm House and Ellice School have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also on the National Register list is Millis Center Historic District.

Old farms—Verderber Farm and Oak Grove Farm—have been preserved as open space for use by the town. I am proud to live in a town that holds history and preservation close to its heart.”

Vecchi feels the book will give current Millis residents a sense of the town’s history in its own right and

combat the perception of Millis as a “bedroom community.” “It’s interesting to see things like how people build churches, build schools.” Images Of America: Millis showcases how the town grew, building by building, business by business. “People did this work. They actually created the physical town.”

The Millis Public Library will be featuring Charles Vecchi and Elizabeth Krimmel for an Author Visit and book signing on June 6th. Books will be available for sale at this event, with proceeds to benefit the Friends Of The Library.

Images Of America: Millis will also be available from the publisher for $21.99 (with a 20% discount) at http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/97 80738591414/Millis. The website features a Google Preview for anyone too curious to wait until June.

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Young Millis Woman Walks for a Cure for MS Melissa Cadman of Millis, pictured to the right, recently participated in the MS Walk in Worcester, MA. This is Melissa’s seventh year walking in support of her mother, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis ten years ago. So far this year she has raised over $3075 toward helping the more than 400,000 Americans who live with MS every day.

Melissa is last year’s top fundraiser.

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Piano students of The Millis Piano Studio presented a recital on March 22nd at New Pond Village in Walpole. Francesca Williams and Natalie Ferzoco performed in New England Piano Teachers As-

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How To Improve Your Landscape Before Selling Selling a house is seldom easy, and homeowners are often willing to do whatever it takes to make their home more attractive to prospective buyers. One of the areas sellers typically focus on is the home's landscaping. A wellmaintained lawn and garden increases a property's curb appeal considerably, increasing the chances a buyer will have a strong first impression of the home.

But homeowners don't need to have a green thumb to ensure their lawn improves curb appeal. The following are a few tricks of the trade savvy sellers can employ to make their home an instant hit when buyers pull up to the curb.

• Color the landscape. The plants outside a home shouldn't stick out like a sore thumb, but a few splashes of color can make a home more appealing. For the cost of some annuals, which are typically inexpensive, homeowners can turn a drab flower bed into a colorful spot bound to catch a buyer's eye.

• Lay down new layers of mulch.

Mulch is not only good for plants, helping them to retain moisture while inhibiting weed germination and growth, but a

fresh layer of mulch also adds to a yard's aesthetic appeal. Mulch made of wood or bark chips is also slow to decay, so apply a new batch right before the "For Sale" sign is erected and you might not have to apply another batch before selling the home.

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• Invest in a power washer. Buying a power washer might be a tad over the top, but homeowners whose yards are filled with grimy surfaces might find a power washer can work wonders at restoring a home's external appeal. If plants are in pots that are covered in years-old dirt and grime, a power washer can restore the pot's luster in a matter of minutes. Spray down walkways and even home siding that has fallen victim to dirt and grime over the years.

• Prune trees and shrubs. Pruning trees and shrubs is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve a landscape. Dead branches in shrubs and trees might suggest to buyers that the homeowners weren't terribly preoccupied with maintenance, and this might cause them to think twice about making an offer. Stay on top of pruning regardless of what season it is, and be sure to remove any fallen branches from the yard on a regular basis.

• If planting trees, don't go too big.

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• Clean bird baths and other water features. Water features create a peaceful atmosphere around a property if they're well maintained. If not, buyers won't see the yard as a sanctuary but rather a place where mosquitoes congregate and odors emanate from algae-filled water. Remove any debris from water features, including leaves and algae, and

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4 Tips For Choosing Grass Varieties

Ergonomic Tools Make Gardening Easier

If you drive by a home and see a lush lawn out front, you may wonder how the homeowner achieved such a thick and healthy turf. Although many factors go into creating a beautiful lawn, starting out with the right seed for your location can play a big role.

Hand injuries are a common side effect of certain occupations and hobbies. Tennis elbow or wrist and even carpal tunnel syndrome are well-recognized injuries. But ergonomic tools can help alleviate injuries due to repetitive motions.

Some homeowners simply go out and buy whatever grass seed they find. However, if you plant a warm-season grass where it frosts over in the winter, you could end up spending money for nothing -and finding a dead lawn come springtime. The same can be said for planting a cool-season grass variety where the summer sun will scorch the lawn and kill it off.

These are some factors you will need to consider when planting a lawn.

1. Select the right grass seed or mix of grass seed for your climate. Determining your zone area and seeing where your location falls on a Turfgrass Selection Climate Zone map, which gauges temperature as well as climate and rainfall amounts, can help you select a grass seed. For example, bahiagrass, Bermuda and zoysia are better for warmer climates, while bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass may work in coolerweather to temperate areas.

2. Determine yard needs. Certain homeowners have no problem spending hours upon hours caring for the lawn. Others prefer minimal upkeep, while some can handle moderate maintenance. Homeowners can choose a grass based on how much time they want to spend caring for it.

You should also determine how the lawn will be used. Will it be a focal point with no foot traffic? Or will it be a play area for kids and pets? This, too, will help you determine your grass type.

3. Choose the type of grass for your desire of growth and life span. Some grasses spread by creeping or tillering. Tillering happens when the plant extends from the central root, and these grasses are known as "bunch"

grasses. Creeping is when grasses send out horizontal roots, essentially runners, from which new plants will arise.

There are also wide blades and narrow blades of grass. One last thing to think about is an annual grass or perennial. In general, turfgrasses are perennial, so apart from reseeding dull patches, annual seeding won't be necessary.

4. Go out and buy the grass. Now that you have narrowed down your needs, you can head to a lawn store armed with the information and select the right type of grass for your needs. Consult with an employee if you have difficulty determining the variety of grass you should purchase. Depending on whether you're in a transition zone between two different zones, you may need a combination of seeds for the best balance and look.

After you have selected the grass seed, you will need to follow the manufacturer's recommendation for seeding. Experts advise that the best time for seeding is in the fall when there is still ample water and sunlight, and the grass has yet to go into hibernation. Here's what else you can do.

• Remove rocks and till the soil underneath. *Add an inch of sand and compost and then till together.

• Next add lime or sulfur to the soil.

• Add a starter fertilizer and rake the lime and fertilizer into the rest of the mix with a metal rake.

• Then apply a thin coating of grass seed and lightly rake it into the soil using an upsidedown rake.

• Finally, water the soil 2 to 3 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes to adequately dampen the soil.

Creating a beautiful lawn requires knowledge about climate and weather conditions. Then you can create a lush lawn that is a wonder to behold.

The term ergonomics is derived from the Greek words "ergon," which means work, and "nomoi," which means natural laws. In the simplest terms, ergonomics is the study of how work is done and how to make work better. It has led to an entire subset of ergonomicsincluding products that can make work better and are safer for the body.

This is done by designing items that increase utility of the item, are more comfortable to use, and reduce injury through frequent use.

Ergonomic products are most readily associated with items of the workplace, including ergonomic keyboards, computer mice, office chairs, and lighting. But many industries have reevaluated operations to include tools that are ergonomic in design. Gardening is one area where ergonomics has become especially popular.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that the rate of hand injuries in the workplace is 25 hand injuries for every 10,000 full-time employees. However, hand, back and injuries of other areas of the body are also commonplace due to hobbies like gardening. Many people have considered giving up gardening due to the pain that ensues from using the wrong tools. Here are some ergonomic tools to consider for use while gardening.

• Extend a Hand Ergonomic Gardening Tool Set: These garden tools help individuals continue gardening tasks with ease and joint protection. The tools attach to the forearm and feature a rightangled grip to promote strength and leverage. Interchangeable heads turn the tool into a hoe, trowel, cultivator, or pruning saw.

• Radius Garden 102 Weeder Hand Tool: This device alleviates wrist and hand fatigue from gripping and pulling out weeds the traditional way. The weeder features a patented hand grip that provides more leverage with less wrist stress. The aluminum blade helps to cut through weed roots and lift out weeds with minimal effort.

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Choosing the right garden tools can alleviate pain and strain.

a hand grip to activate the hose nozzle, this sprayer features a sliding thumb valve that controls water flow while reducing hand strain. The seven different water flow patterns allow gardeners to choose from misting to streaming water flows.

• Bond LH029 Ergonomic Handle Garden Spade: The handle and length of the tool is designed to create maximum comfort and leverage when digging in soil.

• Miracle Gro(R) Ergonomic Garden Feeder: This feeder has an ergonomic handle for an easy, stress-free grip. The trigger lock allows for one-handed control and three spray patterns.

Gardening doesn't have to be painful when you use tools that are specially designed to fit the hand.

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Patio Clean-Up For Seasonal Entertaining Outdoor entertaining is a primary component of the warm-weather season. Individuals flock to their backyard patios and decks to barbecue or simply soak up a little sun.

Over the course of the fall and winter your patio may have experienced some wear and tear. Or if the patio is several years old, it may need some maintenance to improve its appearance for the new season.

Maintenance often depends on the material used.

Before starting, figure out what your patio needs and stock up on the supplies. Many patios are poured concrete, and a simple pressure-washing could be all that's needed to revive the look. Pressure washers can be rented or purchased. If there are cracks or chips in the patio, some minor patchwork may be able to fix unsightly problems. There are fast-dry patching kits. If the patio is especially damaged, it may be in your best interest to simply replace the patio or cover it with a different material, like wood decking.

Some patios are constructed from paving stones. Pavers are usually installed atop a thin layer of sand and then more sand is brushed into the seams between the pavers to set them in place. Over time, the sand may become dislodged causing the pavers to wobble or even grow uneven. Taking the time to brush new sand over a paver patio can keep the stones stable. Because pavers

The spring season is the time to refresh the patio by cleaning and updating furniture.

are not a solid surface, weeds can grow in between the stones. Hand weeding and the application of a weed-killing product can help with keeping weeds at bay and from being unsightly.

This year, maybe it's not about refreshing the patio but installing one instead. Although many homeowners choose to make the installation

of a patio a do-it-yourself project with fine results, if you have a large yard or an intricate design, you may want to price out masons.

These contractors could have relationships with suppliers of concrete and patio pavers, which could save on the cost of materials for the job.

Plus you will have the benefit of knowing the work was done correctly.

Time-Saving Spring Cleaning Tips Spring cleaning is a task most people tackle each and every year.

Many projects are tailor made for the warmer weather. Here are some time-saving tips to conquer spring clutter and cleanup projects.

• Wash the blinds. Metal blinds can

be removed from the window and taken outside for washing. Use a scouring brush with a mild cleaner and some water to loosen dirt. Hang the blinds on a slanted surface and hose down with the garden hose to clean off the dirt.

• Clean the windows. Use water and dish soap and a sponge to wipe the inside and outside of windows.

A rubber-tipped squeegee can be used to remove the excess moisture and provide a nice sheen on the window. It's less wasteful than using a

Now is also the time to wash the cushions to your patio set to enhance your patio decor. Do so on a sunny, warm day to allow the cushions to dry adequately so they won't develop mildew or mold staining and odor.

If the cushions look dated or beyond repair, this season could be a good time to head to the store and

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• Switch fan directions. Ceiling fans set to spin in a clockwise rotation draw air upward and then redistribute the warm that collects at the ceiling. Clockwise is the ideal direction for the winter, but when spring arrives, it's time to hit the switch to change the blades to spin counter-

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purchase a new set. Nothing refreshes a patio more than bright colors and attractive accessories.

While new planters filled with flowers could do the trick, coordinate patio colors with new upholstery for outdoor furniture, throw pillows and a new patio umbrella to complete the look.

clockwise. Be sure to thoroughly dust the fan blades first, or you could end up with dust bunnies blowing around the room.

• Replace surface protectors. The small, adhesive pads that are placed on chair legs and furniture to protect against wood floor scratches need to be changed periodically. That's because dirt can accumulate under the pads and eventually damage the floor.

• Switch the linens. Change out comforters and darker shaded fabrics for lightweight items that bring a fresh, clean feeling that's perfect for spring.

• Clean the refrigerator.Remove old food and discard and take out other items and place in a cooler.

Use a baking soda and water solution to scrub stains and sanitize the shelves and walls of the refrigerator.

• Clean the carpets. Rent a carpet shampooer and thoroughly clean the carpeting. Open the windows and let the crisp spring air help dry the damp carpeting afterwards.

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Protect Your Garden From Hungry Animals Homes full of garden beds with blooming flowers and foliage can seem warm and inviting. Planting flowers is one of the easiest ways to transform the appearance of a home with minimal effort and expense. Too often homeowners plant annuals and perennials only to find their hard work has been damaged by hungry animals, like deer, rabbits and underground pests. There are ways to keep animals away from plants -- many of which are humane and environmentally safe.

Keeping furry marauders away from the garden is something individuals who live in rural or suburban areas have to consider when planting. Many communities are growing and encroaching on the natural habitats of wild animals.

With some of their natural food sources diminishing, animals may decide to partake of the easy pickings that come from residential home gardens.

If you understand how these animals feed, you can take precautions to restrict access to planting beds. Rabbits tend to munch on vegetables and ornamental plants.

Small in stature and not able to scale fences very easily, rabbits might be deterred by a low fence surrounding plants. Consider digging some chicken wire below the fence a few inches to discourage digging under the fence. The fence should be 18 inches high, and you should keep the openings no more than one inch because rabbits can squeeze through small openings.

In terms of gophers, moles, voles, and other burrowing animals, the key is preventing underground access. Chicken wire or another abrasive material put under the garden soil can help keep underground animals from burrowing under and then up into the heart of the garden.

Deer are another story altogether.

They are tall animals capable of rising up on hind legs to stretch out and reach branches of trees and bushes. Therefore, taller fences may be needed to protect the garden. But these can sometimes be unsightly, especially in a front yard. Therefore, look for natural barriers that can keep them out.

They may be deterred by thorny bushes or plants. Daisies, papaver (poppies), narcissus, rudbeckia, achillea, agastache, aster, lupine,

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Riding Mowers Can Make Lawn Care More Manageable Homeowners love extensive, lush, green lawns. But the elbow grease that goes into tending to the landscape is far less beloved.

One task that routinely causes bouts of procrastination is mowing the lawn. But riding mowers can change the way homeowners view mowing the lawn.

Traditionally, mowing the lawn has been a task largely handled by homeowners pushing walk-behind mowers. Whether these mowers were powered by gasoline, electricity or simply human power, they were the type of mower that was generally the most popular and most affordable.

Deer and rabbits can eat many garden plants down to the ground.

coreopsis, verbascum, centaurea, and echinacea are available in many varieties and are not attractive to deer or rabbits.

bother picking tasty plants out among other varieties they don't like. So mix plants with ones that animals find unpleasant.

Here are some additional strategies that you can try.

• Use other natural deterrents.

Animals may be kept away by scents of their predators. Urine from coyote, foxes, dogs, and cats may help. You can also try human hair, cat litter and soap flakes.

• Create narrow pathways between raised beds. Rabbits will feel like they are in prime locations for predators to get at them in this type of situation and may be less likely to venture in. Deer may not be able to navigate narrow paths.

• Use mulch. In addition to benefitting the plants, keeping soil moist and fertilizing the areas, mulch also deters many animals.

• Interplant different species of plants. Some animals don't want to

• Create an animal-friendly area elsewhere. Feed the deer and rabbits the foods they love somewhere away from your garden. They may fill up with favorites and stay away from your flowers and vegetables.

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Individuals had different features they could consider in their mowers, including horsepower and the size of the deck. There were also mowers that could bag or mulch. Despite these features, homeowners with a particularly large back or front yard -- or both -- may have found lawn mowing to be tedious work. Those who have yards of almost an acre or more often find riding mowers to be an efficient method of mowing the lawn, and one that also does not require as much effort out in the sun.

A riding mower's cutting deck is in front, while a lawn or gardening tractor's cutting deck is midmounted, which is how they differ. Lawn tractors also may be

able to accept other landscaping attachments. A riding mower is more maneuverable than a tractor, particularly for landscapes that may have trees or planting beds.

Cost is the one thing that may deter some homeowners from a riding mower. While a walk-behind mower could cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars and up, riding mowers generally start

at $1,000 and may be as much as $10,000, depending on the extra features, like cruise control and cup holders.

However, some find that what riding mowers lack in affordability, they make up for in convenience. Plus buying a riding mower may pay for itself in savings on landscaping services over the course of one to two seasons.

As with any lawn tool, it's important to note that riding mowers are not toys and they should not be handled by children, nor should children be allowed to ride along while mowing.

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Go Green In Your Garden Gardening can be a rewarding and relaxing hobby, one that allows gardeners to escape from the daily grind and soak up some sun.

As rewarding as gardening can be, it's even more so when gardeners ply their trade in an ecofriendly way.

flowers is another eco-friendly way to garden. Native flowers, in particular, can help maintain an area's natural ecosystem, provid-

ing tools, whether you're a beginner who needs everything or a veteran gardener whose tools have seen better days, choose products made from recycled materials.

For example, many gardeners use mats to help reduce stress on their knees when kneeling down to garden. When buying a new mat, choose one made from recycled tires.

Gardening with the environment in mind is something many gardeners might do already without even knowing it.

The following are a few ways to garden in a way that's mutually beneficial to gardeners and the environment.

• Use mulch to conserve resources and reduce reliance on fertilizers. Conserving resources is one of the best ways to help the environment, and applying mulch is a great way to conserve water.

Mulch helps the soil retain water, keeping the water from evaporating into the air, which means less watering for gardeners who want to keep their gardens looking lush and healthy.

In addition to helping conserve water, mulch can also help reduce reliance on fertilizers. That's because mulch provides nutrients to the soil as it breaks down, providing an eco-friendly alternative for gardeners who don't want to rely on fertilizers to deliver nutrients to their soil.

• Plant more flowers. Planting

But emphasizing recycled products shouldn't stop at the tool shed. Mulch, for instance, can be made from recycled rubber and won't impact the environment in a negative way.

Just be sure to purchase recycled mulch that is nontoxic and does not consume natural resources.

ing food and shelter for insects and other wildlife.

More flowers and plants around the property also means there will be significantly less grass to mow, which reduces the amount of gas necessary to mow that grass in the warmer weather and the amount of greenhouse gases the lawn mower produces. In addition, less grass means less need for fertilizers and pesticides to maintain that grass.

• Live and let live. Insects might be a nuisance, but they can also be a gardener's best friend. Spraying insecticide simply because insects can be pesky is shortsighted and impractical. Certain spiders prey on other insects that can be harmful to a garden, while butterflies and bees help pollenate flowers.

Earthworms are also very beneficial to a garden, helping to aerate and fertilize the soil and enabling plants to grow by removing harmful matter from the soil.

• Choose gardening tools and products with the environment in mind. Veteran gardeners have a host of tools that help tackle every problem imaginable. But many older tools or gardening products might not be made of recycled materials. When shopping for garden-

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Give The Gift Of Green For Mother's Day Mom may appreciate chocolate or flowers. But for children who want to offer her something a little more special -- especially for their eco-conscious moms -- there are a number of different gift options to make Mom's big day as ecofriendly as it is enjoyable.

An eco-friendly gift for Mom is a gift that keeps on giving. When you jot down your gift idea list, think about adding these "green" gifts.

• Make a basket of gardening gear. Garden plants and supplies are perhaps the greenest gifts to give Mom. Plants are so plentiful and varied that there are bound to be ideal flowers or greenery for every mother's tastes. Compile different gardening essentials, such as seeds or seedlings, organic soil mix, mulch, all-natural compost, and a few different planting containers. You can also include gardening gloves and ergonomic tools made of recycled materials.

Finish the gift with the inclusion of a book that describes different garden designs and gives tips for beginners.

• Dine at a local restaurant. Many families take Mom out for a meal on her special day. To make the experience eco-friendly, select among restaurants that are close to home in the area. Explore the possibilities of restaurants that may serve foods made with local, organic ingredients. If you cannot find such a restaurant, do not worry, just choose a local establishment to conserve fuel.

• Pay for a car tune-up. Improving the gas mileage on Mom's car is one gift that can be environmentally friendly. According to the United States Department of Energy, keeping a car in shape can help save money and improve fuel economy. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve

Mom's gas mileage by as much as 40 percent. Also, be sure to have her car tires properly inflated. She can be losing gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in all four tires. Getting an oil change with the recommended grade of motor oil is another gas mileage improvement measure.

• Purchase eco-friendly kitchen items. It may be a major faux pas to give Mom an appliance or a new vacuum for Mother's Day. However, if your mother is an avid cook or baker, she may appreciate some new mixing bowls or utensils made from recycled materials.

If Mom is the consummate entertainer, get her new glass tumblers and sipping straws made from recycled glass. They are perfect for serving cocktails and outdoor entertaining.

• Pamper mom with organic products. What mom doesn't enjoy a little pampering from time to time? You can treat your mother to a spa experience at home by assembling a basket full of organic shampoo, conditioner, massage oils, bath salts, and any other organic spa items you can find.

• Select organic fruits and flowers. Companies like www.organicbouquet.com can assemble a bouquet made from responsibly grown flowers or even a wreath for a wall or door. They also have food gifts, from organic fruits to nuts.

• Spend the day outdoors. Most moms cherish any gift from their children, whether lavish or simple.

A nice, eco-friendly gift is to spend time together. Research local parks or hiking trails and plan a day where you both commune with nature. Or even head to the seaside for a relaxing day. Explore the landscape and be on the lookout for birds and washed up treasure from the sea. Plan to finish the day with a homemade, picnic lunch.

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Perennials are a Gardener's Friend Gardening is often seen as an art form to men and women with a green thumb. Once the landscape is designed, homeowners may not want to change much from year to year. That is where perennial plants can be an advantage.

Designing a landscape and keeping the garden looking beautiful can take a keen eye. It also may require a lot of time and commitment. If home gardeners have to replant items year after year, gardening can become time-consuming and expensive. Turning to perennial plants and flowers to serve as the anchor for a home garden can make the process easier.

Perennials are plants that live indefinitely. In terms of flowering plants, perennials will bloom every year. In essence, they have the staying power of shrubbery but are more delicate in nature and often appealing to the eye.

There are perennials for every season, soil type and sun exposure.

Perennials come in a wide variety of blooming flowers or attractive foliage. Chances are if a homeowner wants to add perennials to the garden, there is a variety available that will fit his or her needs.

Here are some perennials that can be added to the garden: • lavender • ornamental grasses • asters • chrysanthemums • irises • poppies • milkweed • goldentufts • anemones • columbines • daylilies • peonies

• hostas Once perennials are in place, there is relatively minimal maintenance that is required. The tune-ups that may be needed are some deadheading to promote new and stronger growth and some cleaning up after winter before the new blooming season takes place.

Once the early spring season arrives and the ground is not too muddy or rain-soaked, clear out any leaves and debris that have gathered around where perennials are located. Gardeners can also till the mulch or soil in these areas to aerate the planting beds.

to flower.

Using shears, cut down any dead grasses, stems and stalks from spent perennials that overwintered. Remove any dead wood and broken branches. Be careful not to trim spring-blooming shrubs because some flowers bloom on year-old stems and this can cause the plant not

Perennials that aren't flowering as well as they used to or have dead centers may need to be divided to promote stronger growth. This should be done in early spring before the plant blooms or late fall before the winter arrives. Dividing plants and replanting not only

Hostas are perennials that thrive in partial sun and shady areas.

grows the garden, but also it is a healthy revitalization for the plant.

Gardeners who prefer to take a laid-back approach to gardening may appreciate the ease with which a beautiful and easy-to-maintain landscape can be created with perennials.

Protect Pets Through The Dog Days Of Summer When the warm weather arrives, conscientious pet owners typically reevaluate how to care for their pets.

As the seasons change, so may a pet's needs, and different safety precautions might be necessary.

death. Dogs are particularly vulnerable to the heat because they can only cool off by panting and through the sweat glands in the pads of their feet.

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Warm weather seasons are many people's favorite time of year. Pets, too, enjoy the benefits of the warm weather, including more opportunities to frolic outside. But the sunshine and hot weather that is synonymous with the summer season can prove treacherous to some pets.

Although the hotweather months are sometimes called "the dog days of summer," that doesn't mean that your dog enjoys them. According to "Dogs in Antiquity: Anubis to Cerebrus: The Origins of the Domestic Dog," by Douglas Brewer, Sir Terence Clark, and Adrian Phillips, the term "dog days of summer" was coined by the ancient Greeks and Romans actually to describe the hottest days of summer that coincided with the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius. It has nothing to do with dogs loving the summer. So keep in mind your pooch and other pets may not be acclimated to hot weather and may suffer for it.

Dogs, cats and small animals who are left inside a hot car, even if just for a few minutes, can be susceptible to heat-related illness and even

about anyone who endangers their animal's life through negligence.

Failure to take weather conditions into consideration may be a criminal act, depending on where a pet owner lives.

To avoid heat-related injury to a companion animal, keep these tips in mind.

• Even on a day that seems mild, an enclosed car can reach deadly temperatures. A Stanford University study found that even when it was a mere 72 F outdoors, the interior temperature of a car reached 116 F within one hour. Research further indicated that cracking the windows of the car had little effect on lowering the internal temperature of the vehicle.

• Pets generally have a higher body temperature than people. A dog's normal body temperature, for example, is between 101 to 102.5 F. Being outside in the heat or locked inside a hot room can quickly bring that body temperature up. Nerve damage, liver damage, heart problems, and even death can occur if a dog's body temperature rises just a little bit.

• It is important to provide pets with extra water, as they may be more thirsty when it is hot outdoors. If you will be spending a day away from home, leave one or two bowls of water available and put in a few ice cubes, which will help keep the water cooler.

• If your pet is outdoors, make sure he has plenty of access to shady areas in which to rest. A child's wading pool can provide a respite from the heat as well.

• Avoid walks and daily exercise during the hottest parts of the day.

Try to reschedule these for early morning or early evening when things generally cool down. Remember, pavement and sidewalks can be very hot and burn the delicate pads of the feet.

• Discuss pet sunscreen products

with a veterinarian. Animals with short hair or with white fur and pink skin may be more susceptible to sunburn and damage from potentially harmful UV rays.

• Be mindful of open windows and pet birds. It can be easy for birds to escape when a window is left open in the house, especially if your birds are given daily exercise outside of the cage. On another note, keep in mind that glass is virtually invisible to birds, and wild birds may collide with glass if windows are kept shut while the air conditioning is on. Glass reflects the images of trees, bushes and the sky, so a bird may fly directly into it. The United States. Fish and Wildlife Service offers that one of the greatest hazards to birds is plate glass, with windows in homes and offices killing as many as one bil-

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lion birds each year.

• Stay up-to-date with vaccinations, as biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies, are more prevalent this time of year and can transmit diseases.

• Avoid toxic gardening products if you and your pet frequently spend time in the yard.

• Don't assume your dog knows how to doggie paddle. Despite the name, not all pups have mastered this method of staying afloat. Keep in mind an unattended dog can drown.

The warm-weather season is one in which people enjoy lounging outdoors and soaking up some sun.

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Room With A View Available For Immediate Occupancy Ask yourself: “What do many iconic TV sitcoms, popular over the last few decades, have in common?” Look back to the seventies at The Brady Bunch, still one of television’s all-time favorites; to the eighties for The Cosby Show; and then to the nineties at Everybody Loves Raymond, to draw attention to just a few. In the storylines of most of the episodes, the cast — immediate family members, relatives and friends — were regularly seen gathered in the kitchen where all-to-familiar events occurred.

As we look back at our own family lives, how often have we heard this familiar comment (no matter how big the home): “Why is everyone congregating in the kitchen?” So if TV-land really does mimic real life, get ready for a brand new set — the open-air patio room, complete with lavish cooking, entertaining and leisuretime conveniences. As modernday lifestyles are changing, we see entire households moving much of their daily and special occasion activities out-of-doors while at the same time, redefining the backyard patio as we once knew it.

“Move over interior designers,” says Charles H. Gamarekian, Chairman/CEO of Cambridge Pavers Inc., manufacturers of Cambridge Pavingstones with ArmorTec®, Cambridge Wallstones and a full spectrum of outdoor living products. “In today’s world, the landscape designer can easily be producer, director, get a starring role and earn rave reviews.”

To complement their line of pavers and walls, Cambridge made its debut in this important lifestyle revolution by dedicating a major segment of its product line to satisfy the needs and desires of families who have migrated out the back door. “It all started ten years ago with an easy-to-install, circular barbeque and fire pit made basically of our wallstones,” adds Gamarekian. “Now our products run the gamut and include a full line of round and square fire pits in addition to outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, grill and bar modules, a pond-less waterfall and even an outdoor pizza oven that cooks pizza pies, bakes bread and roasts veggies with an old world, brick oven flavor derived from an

authentic wood-fired oven.”

They have continued to freshen up their outdoor living product group each season through innovation, new product development, diversity and most importantly, with quality. The commitment has earned the brand a great deal of recognition in the public eye year after year. The best part is many of the installation conveniences associated with these Cambridge products have put professional contractors in a position to turn a homeowner-customer’s wish list into real life situations and stay within budget.

Pre-cut Feature Is A Plus Not only are all of these outdoor amenities pre-packaged in kit form but, where necessary, most of these items have undergone another arduous task. Cambridge has pre-cut the wallstones used to build all of these kits and also guarantees quality results. Again, the emphasis is on the fact that all Cambridge Outdoor Living Kits are both pre-cut AND pre-packaged. This timeconsuming effort on the company’s part was initiated this year to speed-up the installation process. It allows for increased cost-efficiency, practically eliminates any chance for error and factors in value-added components important to the budget-conscious customer, especially in highly competitive, economic climates.

Decorator-Inspired Features And ProfessionalStyle Inclusions Fireplaces and pizza ovens in a choice of wallstone styles and colors can be ordered with decoratorinspired, cast stone surrounds in a natural Bluestone or a warm Chestnut hue.

Pizza ovens, also available in different styles and wallstone colors, include a Care and Cooking Package with an array of pizza peels, flat shovels with long handles commonly used by professional pizza chefs.

Outdoor kitchen and grill modules also include stainless steel appliance packages, which, depending on what is chosen, are comprised of a grill, rotisserie, sink and faucet, cabinet access doors and more. The Cambridge Bar Module has a comprehensively ap-

pointed Bar Center Package that puts drink preparation and other convenient features at your fingertips. These kits also include polished granite countertops in a choice of Black Uba Tuba or Venetian Gold.

No backyard gathering spot is truly up-to-date without an openair room. Cambridge offers more than one low maintenance option, also in ready-to-install, pre-packaged kits. The first is a Cambridge Pre-packaged Four-Column Pergola, constructed of high strength fiberglass in a high quality, factoryapplied white finish with the appearance of painted wood — only without the maintenance. Two sizes are offered: 16’ x 16’ and 16’ x 20’. The columns are designed to be set on any Cambridge wallstone column (not included). An optional overhead canopy can be added to the pergola for greater protection. The canopy with Roman pleats in a choice of two striped fabrics has durable, extruded aluminum parts as well as a WeatherGuard rain layer. A twocolumn version that covers Cambridge Pre-packaged Kitchens and can be used over other items in an outdoor plan is also available.

Sun or rain won’t cramp your homeowner-customer’s style if you put in a Cambridge Pre-packaged Pavilion — a substantial and well-appointed structure, constructed of traditional building materials. Low maintenance materials are used in all exposed surfaces and your customer can select either a cathedral or flat ceiling as well as roofing and ceiling material. Cambridge offers two standard sizes: 10’ x 15’ and 12’ x 18’ with custom sizes available to meet specific requirements of a project.

Both the Cambridge Pre-packaged Pergola and Pavilion come with step-by-step instructions in English and Spanish for you or an outside, local installation service.

Complete, instructions are included with other products as well.

Conversation areas are critical to a well-designed patio. Perimeter sitting walls such as a low, domino-style wall built of Cambridge Olde English Wall™ can add flexible, casual seating when needed. A pub-style table supported by a pedestal constructed of

hardscape material is another way of adding permanent seating. Instead of building one from scratch, consider a Cambridge Patio Pub & Bistro Table, available in two wallstone styles and lots of colors.

Both come with a 48” x 48” polished, granite top and have a 2”-diameter hole for a patio umbrella, which is not included. Here too, absolutely no cutting is necessary.

Cambridge has a solution for privacy and security as well with their new Pre-packaged Garden Gate Kit. This all-inclusive product consists of an oiled, solid teak door and frame with a dramatic, 28”-diameter, circular opening at the top.

Double-action hinges allow the gate to swing both ways, while a dead bolt latch provides needed security. Consider this item if your customer is looking for additional privacy for an outdoor living space or just an attractive means of entry to an adjacent area of their property. The 38” x 80” gate can be secured between two columns on a perimeter wall built from any Cambridge Wallstones.

Building these and other landscape walls, retaining walls, engineered walls, steps and columns can be facilitated by referring to the Cambridge DesignScaping

Handbook, which contains instructions and tips for installing pavers, wallstones and other Cambridge products in conventional and unique applications that can also enhance the overall atmosphere of a patio.

As inside the home, ambient lighting, albeit completely functional or not, is also important. It may be time to also rethink your landscape and hardscape lighting since this category has also seen some improvements. For example, Cambridge paver, column, stair tread and wall lights provide both function and flair that fits almost any hardscape design.

They are sold individually or for more convenience, in kits with wire and transformer.

So if you think Room With A View may be an appropriate name for a modern, family-oriented television show, smart landscape contractors can create their own family “reality” series right in their customers’ own backyards.

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Daddy-Daughter Dance Was Everything Nice

Medway Thespians Prepare Feast for Stage

BY DIANE MELA SOUVANNA The Medway Players prepare their upcoming play, The Diet Monologues, a series of comic monologues with one central theme – our obsession with food.

After Lacey, played by Linda Slocomb, embarrasses her best friend, her mother, Linda, played by Rosie Buja, decides to send her daughter on a mission. The confused teenager visits a variety of overweight and humorous individuals with their own trials and tribulations to share.

Dear Editor, The Medway Lions Club had a great time sponsoring the recent Father/Daughter Dance at Medway High School. It was wonderful to see the girls in their pretty dresses have such an enjoyable day with their dads or dates. We’d also like to thank the businesses who helped us make the event memorable for all: DJs Bobby Costello & Eric Monroe, photographer Sarah Montani, Fiske General Store, Medway Public Schools, and Roche Bros. Supermarket.

We’d also like to thank our volunteers for their invaluable help: Lyn Tremble, James Corbett, Cherilynn Corbett, Jordan Murphy, Kelsey Norton and Amanda Gaines.

Thanks again to everyone who came to the Father/Daughter Dance and who lent a hand with the event. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

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The personalities that she encounters run the gamut - comedian, Reverend, rapper, and many more. The nun, played by Bunny Porter, confesses to having an obsession worse than chocolate. The fun begins at the Medway Library; located at 26 High Street on May 4 & 5 at 8 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.

For tickets and reservation, please call director, Michael Legge, at (774) 287-8374.

Medway Players Linda Slocomb, left, and Rosie Buja, right, rehearse for their upcoming play, The Diet Monologues, to be shown at the Medway Public Library on May 4 & 5, at 8 p.m. Photography by Diane Mela Souvanna.

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Medway Lions Thank Supporters at 2012 Pancake Breakfast Dear Editor, New faces, including a couple from Holliston who drove by our Pancake Breakfast sign, turned around and headed to Medway High School, joined familiar faces, including local residents and visiting Lions from other clubs, for the Medway Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast. Over 550 people enjoyed an unrivaled menu of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and Joe’s “Famous Quiche.”

A “BIG” thank you goes out to all of our volunteers who helped us with the breakfast: future Medway Leos Amanda Gaines and Kelsey Norton; Medway High School Peer Counselors Matt An-

nunziato, Jenna Espinosa, Mariah Hladick, Colby Marchetti, Danny Messina, Haley Morgan, Seth Overhoff, Nate Rice, Joey Salmeron and Rachel Yates; Holliston Leos Amber Ahronian, Rachel Clinton, Prateek Gowda, Jackson Smith, Robin Stopa and Cullen Tyman; and other local volunteers Beth Blenkhorn, Cherilyn Corbett, Beth Fox, Danny Laffan, Ken Masterson, Colton Pelligrini, Elaine Sullivan and Lyn Tremble.

The Pancake Breakfast is a huge event that takes many “hands” to pull together. Along with our advertisers, there are local businesses that contribute: AD-PRINT, Garelick Farms, Medway Public Schools, Sarah Montani Photog-

raphy and Roche Bros. Supermarkets. We are so thankful for their contributions to the breakfast.

We’d also like to thank the following local businesses and groups who also support us throughout the year: Dunkin Donuts, Joseph & Thomas Opticians, Medway Oil Company, Medway Police Association, Rojee Decorating Specialists and West Medway Liquors.

Thanks again to everyone who came to the Pancake Breakfast and who lend a hand with our efforts to raise money for local efforts and eye research. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

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Summer Fun at Medway’s Choate Through Franklin Recreation Dept The Choate Park Summer Playground Program is currently being offered by the Franklin Recreation Department. Call the Recreation Department at (508) 520-4909.

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On March 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st, Millis Theatre Group, along with Millis High School and Millis Middle School, staged a production of Anything Goes. Shown are leading players, from left, Lillie Greenwood (“Bonnie”), Bob Orsi (“Moonface Martin”), Joel White (“Elisha Whitney”), Peg Atkisson (“Mrs. Harcourt”), Scott Day (“Evelyn Oakleigh”), Dawn Anderson (“Reno”), Ian Matthews (“Billy”) and Victoria Reilly (“Hope”).

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Stone to Be Placed in Col. Matondi Square on Memorial Day The Medway Memorial Committee met in March to discuss a monument proposal for Medway veterans who have served in the period for the War on Terrorism, according to Col. Michael Matondi, who attended. A search committee consisting of Richard Parella, John Larney and added member Doug Downing are in the process of gathering details on the cost, names and placement of the memorial in Col. Matondi Square on Memorial Day in Medway’s 300th year of 2013.

Newly-appointed Veteran’s Agent John Givner advised the search committee on procedures and criteria for the monument.

“It’s still in the development stage,” says Col. Michael Matondi.

“It will be a stone monument with inscribed names. It’s been requested

by a lot of people, and that’s how it came about. A great time to do it is the 300th anniversary as one of the events. The goal is to have that ready by Memorial Day 2013.”

Other Memorial Committee members who attended included Co-Chairman Robert Saleski, Police Chief Allen Tingley, Fire Chief Paul Trufant and Peter Ciobek.

More information on the memorial will be publicized, as it is available. Matondi says that every effort to include all of the names of Medway veterans who have served in this War will be made. When names are finalized, the list will be placed in the paper.

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May Calendar of Events May 4 The Diet Monologues, 8 p.m., The Medway Players, The Medway Library, 26 High St., Medway, For tickets and reservation, please call director, Michael Legge, at (774) 287-8374.

May 5 Medway Lions Bottle & Can Drive, Medway Oil Co., Broad Street, Medway, 9 a.m. Redeemables should be at curbside by 9 a.m., brought to Medway Oil, Broad St. by 11 a.m. or placed in the Lions bottles and cans shed in front of West Medway Liquors on Main Street at residents’ convenience. Proceeds support community services.

Donations being accepted from 8 a.m. to noon for Purr-fect Cat Shelter Yard Sale to take place on June 2, donations accepted at Route 109 Self-Storage, Route 109 on the Millis/Medway line.

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Rhythm & Rhyme; A Spring Concert, Charles River Chorale, directed by Roy S. Kelley, 7:30 p.m., Millis High School, adults $15, seniors/students $10 and children $8 The Diet Monologues, 8 p.m., The Medway Players, The Medway Library, 26 High St., Medway, For tickets and reservation, please call director, Michael Legge, at (774) 287-8374.

May 6 Millis Firefighters Chili Fest, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., At Bogastow Fish & Game on Ridge Street, $10 pp. Or $30 for group of 4 or more. Children under 5 free.

May 7 Millis Town Election Millis Girl Scout Spring Registration, Veteran’s Memorial Building, 6-8 p.m. or contact registrar at registrar@millisgirlscouts.com for more information. Also visit www. millisgirlscouts.com or follow them on Facebook at Millis Girl Scouts.

May 9 Millis Girl Scout Spring Registration, Veteran’s Memorial Building, 6-8 p.m. or contact registrar at registrar@millisgirlscouts.com for more information. Also visit www. millisgirlscouts.com or follow them on Facebook at Millis Girl Scouts.

May 10 Sky Family’s Celtic Revival, 7 p.m., Medway Community Church (corner of 109 and Hartford Ave.) Celtic fiddles mixed with Irish step dance and hilarious skits, free, For information call 508-533-7032 ext 106 and check out the website at www.theskys.org Sacco and Vanzetti: Still on Trial,” 7 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Building, Room 229, Nearly

90 years after the case ended with their executions, Author Bruce Watson will discuss excerpts from trial transcripts, take a hard look at evidence, and a focus on the personalities of the trial. Watson will dispel rumors, correct half-truths, reveal evidence not previously known, and bring the famous case to life, presented by the Millis Cultural Council and the Millis Historical Society.

May 11 Medway Public Library Members Only Book Sale Fundraiser (OK to join at door), 7-9 p.m., 26 High Street, Medway May 12 Medway Public Library Book Sale Fundraiser, 26 High Street, Medway MA. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Medway Senior BBQ, 12 p.m., sponsored by the Medway Lions at the Medway Senior Center. All Medway Seniors are invited for an enjoyable meal and wonderful company. Transportation provided. (508) 533-3210.

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Happy Mother’s Day! May 14 Medway Annual Town Meeting, 7:30 p.m., preceded by a short Special Town Meeting at 7 p.m. Visit www.townofmedway.org for the warrant.

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Free Dinner & Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. dinner, followed by family friendly movie. Fellowship Hall, Church of Christ Congregational, 142 Exchange St., Millis. This is the last Dinner & Movie night until September.

Event sponsored by the Missions Committee and Men’s Fellowship group.

May 19 Medway Pride Day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston St., Charland Field, (cancelled in case of rain, no refunds). Day will feature games and carnival activities for the kids and dozens of booths showcasing local businesses and organizations, as well as crafters and collectables vendors. $5-a-Bag Book Sale Fundraiser.

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Friends of the Millis Library Book Sale and Family Fun Day, Millis Public Library on the corner of Main Street (Rte. 109) and Auburn Rd., 9 a.m. –1 p.m. A great selection of books including tons of children’s books at fantastic prices. New this year – fun activities such as face painting, story times and more. For more information, call the library at (508) 376-8282.

Donations being accepted from 8 a.m. to noon for Purr-fect Cat Shelter Yard Sale to take place on June 2, donations accepted at Route 109 Self-Storage, Route 109 on the Millis/Medway line.

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May 20 Critter Visits 10th Anniversary 1-4 p.m. Medway VFW, 123 Holliston St. $5.

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May 28 Millis Memorial Day Parade, steps off at 9 a.m. from Church of Christ Congregational, 142 Exchange St., heads to cemetery, then library, then town hall, then back to American Legion.

Medway Memorial Day Parade, steps off at 10 a.m. from V.F.W., 123 Holliston St., ends at Col. Matondi Square where services will take place at 11 a.m.

Millis Author Touts Solar Power Millis resident Ted Burbank’s has recently published a book, A Homeowner’s Complete Guide to Energy Independence, Salty Pilgrim Press. Burbank maintains he can save homeowners thousands of dollars by switching to solar panel,

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Two Moms, One Story and Their Network of Support Kathy Flaherty, mother of four children ages 5 to 12 in Millis, always wrote children’s stories in her spare time.

“I have a pad of paper next to my bed at night, and that’s how I write all my stories,” she smiles. She would become inspired at all times of the day, laughing that “there are literally Post-It notes all around my house.”

The journey from Post-Its to published book has finally come to an end, however, thanks to a two-year collaboration with creative illustrator and fellow Millis resident Jen Donehey. The two mothers (Jen has two children) collaborated on An Octopus Named Mom, set to be published by Three Bean Press and funded by Kickstarter.

Flaherty, a busy Mom and lead teacher at the Millis Childcare Center at the Clyde Brown Elementary School, was inspired by her son, Shea, to write a story about a boy who believes his life would drastically improve if all of his needs were met and he never had to wait. The story, told from the boy’s perspective, unfolds as his mother turns into an octopus and is able to conduct all of her daily tasks at once.

“I had spoken with people from Rhode Island and Connecticut, and I couldn’t believe that in my hometown here stood an illustrator that would be wonderful with me,” says Flaherty. “I told (Jen) everything I envisioned, and she would take notes and, and she would take my imagination and bring it to life. It was unbelievable that what I envisioned was suddenly in print.”

The two would meet regularly at Jen’s studio and go over the book, page by page.

Donehey, a traditional artist trained at Westfield State College and Mass College of Art, had illustrated chalkboards, pained signs and murals at Roche Bros. until they began printing her illustrations. This growth in technology phased out the need for Jen’s chalkboard creations. Donehey had been hoping to find an avenue for her traditional, computer-free style. The book project once again breathed life into her art “I’ve found a venue for it,” says Donehey, “It’s illustrating children’s books.”

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Printing the book was costly.

Three Bean Press was planning to use a printer in Singapore, to keep costs down, but according to Kathy, “We really felt passionately about keeping it in the U.S.” Printing the book in the United States, however, required more funds. Then, Flaherty and Donehey both saw a feature on a company known as Kickstarter on NBC.

Children's author Kathy Flaherty, left, is shown here with her partner, creative illustrator Jen Donehey.

The two Millis Moms will publish their first book, through Three Bean Press, with the help of Kickstarter and a few hundred supporters.

The two partners submitted their book to numerous publishing companies, only to be rejected rather than encouraged. They then encountered another Millis resident, Sandy Giardi, who works for custom publishing house Three Bean Press, out of Jamaica Plain.

The group loved the book, taking it on as a project, editing it, providing graphics and marketing, and

Kickstarter funds creative projects, provided the creators get private pledges, or financial backing, by a certain deadline. The concept is to reduce risk for the company while allowing the creator financing to develop their project. Flaherty and Donehey were thrilled to have Kickstarter select their project. Then, once they put out an online call for backers, support poured in.

“Having Kickstarter promote our book, then sharing the link to Facebook, created an incredible amount of exposure. We never would have come close to our goal, if it weren’t for the social media. People took it upon them-

Once Flaherty had the story written, she searched high and low for an illustrator. After two years, she found one – right in her own back yard. While at a local bar, a friend mentioned Flaherty might want to contact local artist Jen Donehey, when Donehey walked in.

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In order for the project to be guaranteed funds, it needed to reach $6,000 by March 22. By April, 189 supporters had pledged $8,020. Now that the book will be published, Flaherty already has readings lined up, one at Clyde Brown and a signing at Bloomingdales in the fall.

The two artists are now inspired, and they’re already working on a second book for the same age range of 3-8-year-olds, called A Superhero Named Dad. “Kathy’s my cheerleader and I’m her cheerleader,” says Donehey.

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THE PURR-FECT CAT SHELTER Pet of the Month Handsome “Dutch” Loves to Talk

To Benefit the Medfield Animal Shelter & The Metrowest Pet Pantry Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. Critter Visits will be holding its 10th anniversary celebration. The event will be an Open House at the Medway VFW, Holliston Street, Medway.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Medfield Animal Shelter and the Metrowest Pet Pantry.

Admission to the event is a suggested donation of $5.00. Donations of bagged and canned pet food as well as clean sheets, blankets and towels will be accepted.

The event will feature local vendors who will be giving away treats, toys, prizes and gifts.

Limited grooming services will be available for an additional donation. Additionally, there will be training demonstrations as well as awesome raffle prizes.

Please join us on Sunday, May 20 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. to celebrate this huge accomplishment and to support our local pet retailers, service providers and non-profit organizations dedicated to helping our furry friends

Some of the participating retailers and service providers are listed below Big Biscuit Medway Animal Hospital Alpha Dog K9 Training Vet Med Primadonna Designs Ty Bellitti Photography Paw Planet Happy Tails Doggie Day Care Especially for Pets Pretty Paws

Meet “Dutch,” a frisky feline with a whole lot to say! Dutch was found as a stray and after no one claimed him he headed to the veterinarian for neuter, testing and vaccines. His next stop was the shelter where he has become a favorite among volunteers. He has personality plus and loves to talk to the volunteers.

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The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is busy preparing for our next fundraiser, The PCS Yard Sale to be held June 2 with a rain date of June 3. Donations in gently used condition are needed. Volunteers will be accepting donations Sat. May 5th and Sat. May 19th at Route 109 Self-Storage, Route 109 on the Millis/Medway line from 8am to noon. Visit our website for the list of items we can accept for sale. All proceeds from the Yard Sale directly benefit homeless cats and kittens cared for by the shelter.

On March 18, Millis residents Lauren and Dan Raynor stepped out at Pawcasso: Arts for Animals, an event to benefit Quincy Animal Shelter. Held at Siros Restaurant in Quincy, the fundraiser featured local artists and generated more than $6,000 for QAS' Wesley's Wish Feral Cat Fund and Mickey's Medical Fund.

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May 1, 2012 MILLIS: Jean A. (Wakefield) Barrett, age 70, of Millis, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home, surrounded by family. A longtime resident of Millis, Jean was born in Peterborough, N.H. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances (Harvey) Wakefield.

She was the beloved wife of Robert Y. Barrett for 50 years and the loving mother of Thomas J. Barrett of Millis, Sharon F. Barrett-Paparazzo of Wrentham, and Donna L. Barrett of Millis. Devoted sister of Beverly Rogers of Martha’s Vineyard, Carolyn Morrill of Manchester, N.H. and Brenda Zitzow of Wells, ME. She is also survived by her cherished grandsons, Justin and Jaime Paparazzo of Wrentham and Thomas J. Jr and William R. Barrett of Millis.

Working for Avery Dennison in Framingham for 18 years, Jean was a Millis High graduate, a member of the Millis Women’s Pitch League and the Millis AMVETS Women’s Auxiliary. Donations may be made in Jean’s memory to the Millis Food Pantry, c/o Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis, MA 02054.

MILLIS: Theresa C. (MacDougall) Dennett, age 84 , a longtime resident of Millis, she was born in Boston on June 11, 1927, daugh-

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Theresa was a devoted wife and mother who, with her husband, operated Dennett’s Slipcovers for many years. Theresa taught sewing classes from her home. Predeceased by her husband, George S. Dennett, and her children Catherine , James, and Alec, she is survived by six daughters, Yvonne Thompson and husband David of Wilmington, Theresa “Terry” Rezzuti and husband Frank of Millis, Maryann Pratt and husband Bob of Mashpee, Christine “Tina” Cook and husband Bill of Millville, Anita Connors and husband Tom of Bellingham, and Irene Gallant and husband Russell of Milford; six sons, Michael and wife Mary of Cumberland, John of Millis, Bill of Franklin, Dan and wife Laura of Citrus Heights, CA, Doug of Millis, David and wife Tina of Bellingham; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her sister Mary Guardabascio.

MILLIS: Charles Harley Grant, age 88, of Millis, died Sunday April 8, 2012 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Natick. Beloved husband of the late Elaine (Barry) Grant, the loving father of Melissa Grant Henry & her husband Joseph of Medway and their children, Nicole Joseph, Andrew and Kristin; Allan Grant and his children Heather and Jason ; Matthew Grant and his wife Lisa and their children Matthew and Ashley. Brother in law of Richard Barry and his late wife Pamela of Calabash N.C., formerly of Norfolk, and Robert Barry and his wife Patricia of Acushnet. Also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Millis resident for 52 years, he was the only child of the late Edith (Shaw) and Isom Harley Grant. He worked for many years for J & S Medical in Framingham. A veteran of WW II, Mr. Grant served with the U.S. Army’s 11th Air Borne Division from April 1941 until his honorable discharge in December 1945. He was a member of the Millis American Legion Post

If desired, donations may be made in Theresa’s memory to Hessco

208, the Medway V.F.W Post 495, the Medfield Acacia Club and the Charles River Masonic Lodge. If desired, donations may be made in Charles’ memory to the Purr-Fect Cat Shelter, P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA 02053.

MILLIS: Elizabeth M. Krinsky, age 86, died March 14, 2012 at Norwood Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Canada on June 25, 1925, she was the loving daughter of the late Olin D. Smith and Florence (Clark) Smith. After attending the Canadian school system she joined the Canadian Army. Soon after, she married the late David E. Krinsky and together settled in Brockton where they raised 2 children. Elizabeth was employed as a Nurses Aid by the Veterans Administrations Hospital and many local Nursing Homes. Mrs. Krinsky is survived by 2 children, Robert H. McLaren and wife Denise Campo of Waltham, Norman D. Krinsky and wife Cara of Millis and Step Daughter Rhonda Krinsky of VA. She is also survived by 3 Grandchildren, Kimberly A. Buccini, Kristi M. Morton, Kerri A. Verrochi and 10 Great Grandchildren. If desired,

memorial contributions may be made to the Millis Council on Aging, 900 Main Street, Millis, MA 02054.

MEDWAY: Kenneth P. Lane, age 62, of Medway passed away on Tuesday, March 13th at home surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born, raised, and was a longtime resident of, Sherborn. He was the Building Inspector for both Marlboro and Medway for many years.

He was also a Disabled American Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. Son of the late Edward F. and Catherine V. (Holt) Lane, he leaves behind his many siblings including Edward F. Lane Jr. and wife Nancy of Marlboro, Thomas M. Lane and wife Joan, Kathy McLaughlin and husband Larry, Mary Karcher, Maureen Lane and Nancy Wood, all of Bellingham as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. He also leaves many friends and business associates. He was especially proud to be a good friend of Bill W. The family would like to extend special thanks to George for his kindness and friendship to Ken. Memorial contributions may be made in Ken’s name to MSPCA-Angell, ATTN: Donations, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

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Sports Medway Cheerleaders – They’re #1!

BY J.D. O’GARA It’s time for Medway to cheer for their cheerleaders! Medway High School Cheerleaders came home from Universal Studios in Florida as the champions in their division of the U.S. Spirit National Championships. Massachusetts is the only state that requires a team to earn its chance to compete at this high level arena, well known as the ultimate cheerleading championship. Massachusetts cheerleading teams must either place first or second in the state or earn a score of 160, or 80% of their score sheet, says Burke.

Last year, Medway earned that chance and came in second. This year, they qualified yet again – and on March 27, they won.

“I am so proud of them.

They were flawless,” says Medway Cheerleading Coach Tammy Burke. “I

knew the second day we had to be totally clean, and so I told them, and they performed. They were crying

at the end of the routine because they knew they had hit it.”

The 16 team members competed

in the Varsity Small Division of the competition. According to Burke, the team received scores over the course of two days for its technique in stunting, its gymnastic technique, the girls’ voices, their cheer and their dance. The whole routine, says Burke, must incorporate a lot of different elements.

In the end, however, the results told the story. The Medway team won by a huge margin of 49 points.

“In cheerleading this is huge,” says Burke, “and it’s unbelievable.”

The Medway High School Cheerleaders became national champions at the U.S. Spirit National Championship held at Universal Studios in Florida in late March. The girls are shown here with their championship banner. Photo courtesy of Rob Pearl, Medway High School Athletic Department.

Burke, who says she has been coaching a long time, beginning with Pop Warner in Watertown and then moving to coach in Ashland for years before Medway, has two other children in other sports. She says that cheerleading has “truly evolved into a sport. You have to be a true athlete,” she says. “To do that routine for 2 minutes and 30

seconds nonstop, I think the level and competitiveness of cheerleading outweighs every other sport.”

All of the cheerleaders practice four days a week, with one day of private tumbling, in addition to cheering for the boys’ sports, Burke says.

Burke is thrilled with the skill level of her team, noting that she only had one senior this year, Marina Alberti, who she says is “phenomenal.” In addition to Marina, Burke says, “I have a core of six or seven that are amazing, and I'll have the entire squad back except for Marina.”

As champions, the girls received a four-foot-high trophy and a national championship banner. Each teammate, Coach Burke and Assistant Coach Tammi Araujo also received a custom national championship jacket, and the girls got individual medals and national patches.

The team’s triumph will be celebrated at a dinner in their honor at Mickey Cassidy’s on May 6.

Medway’s O’Rourke Aiming For Tourney Berth In Baseball

BY KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer Jake O’Rourke wouldn’t mind seeing Medway’s baseball team replicate what the Mustangs hockey squad achieved in March.

A senior captain, O’Rourke played a key role offensively in guiding Medway’s varsity sextet to five straight tournament triumphs and a South Sectional championship. The Mustangs magical ride ended in the state tourney finals with a 5-1 loss to Hudson.

Now in his third year as a starter

at shortstop for coach Paul Francesconi’s nine, the talented O’Rourke, who hit .403 last year, is confident the Mustangs can snap their tourney drought and finally play .500 baseball or better. So far, Medway is 2-2 and O’Rourke is hitting .357.

“If we stay focused and execute in clutch situations, then we can be in the tourney mix,’’ said O’Rourke, who scored 44 goals in his final fling on the ice for Medway. “Another big if is chemistry.

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Medway has missed tourney play in baseball routinely but O’Rourke is banking on players like Eric Domenicucci, Andrew Dawson and Zach Walker to deliver the goods in 2012. All three are pitchers who can play other positions.

Medway’s last three seasons have produced a total of only 15 victories, an average of five wins a year.

“Eric hit .470 last year and was one of the top five hitters in the Tri Valley League,’’ O’Rourke said.

“He can hit all pitches because of his focus. Andrew can be solid on the mound with his fastball and off-speed pitches. Zach has a good slider and throws hard.’’

O’Rourke’s steady play at the plate and in the field is a commodity his coach is counting on, too.

O’Rourke tied for the team lead in hits last year with 29 and was tied for the top in runs scored.

“Jake is the most experienced guy we have,’’ Francesconi said.

“He’s our anchor in the field and he’s a solid contact hitter. He’s got speed and he’s got smarts. He was a second-team TVL all-star last

spring.’’

O’Rourke’s best games last year were a three-hit outing in a loss to Medfield and a playoff game in Legion play last season when Franklin faced Quincy.

“Matt Gorham was Quincy’s top pitcher,’’ O’Rourke recalled. “He fired a fastball and I connected for a home run that traveled about 350 feet. He’s currently playing for Northeastern University.’’

O’Rourke, who played three varsity seasons of hockey and golf, was a captain in both sports. He hopes to lead in a vocal way as a captain in baseball.

“I like the responsibility of leading,’’ he said. “I’ll speak up when it’s needed and I’ll always try to encourage our younger players. I’ll do whatever it takes to help coach Francesconi lead us into tourney play. He’s been an awesome coach the three years I’ve played at Medway. He stresses basics and he knows how to motivate.’’

O’Rourke, who was a TVL allstar in hockey all three seasons, is comfortable playing shortstop.

He’s got range and a strong arm.

At the plate, the 5-foot-11, 170pounder is aggressive.

“I love playing short,’’ he said.

“I’m confident making the long throw from the hole. There’s always action at shortstop and the plays are usually of a tough nature.

When I’m hitting, I try to make contact and keep the ball in play.

I’m a line-drive hitter, always looking for that fastball on the first pitch. Where I can improve offensively is cutting down on a long swing.’’

O’Rourke is planning to enroll at either Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, Fla.) or Eastern Connecticut where he’ll major in business.

O’Rourke, who was a Catholic Memorial student in grades 7-9, is glad he and his family decided for him to shift gears and enroll at Medway. The athletic benefit has reaped dividends.

“I got to the tourney in golf and finished second at the South Sectional,’’ O’Rourke noted. “Then, I tied for seventh in the state playoffs. Hockey was the highlight of my entire career. Our team advanced the farthest of any other hockey team in Medway history. It hurt to lose in the state final but going 6-1 Jake O’Rourke wouldn’t mind seeing the baseball team try its luck in tourney play.

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Sports Millis' Jeff Martin Helps Team Catch Success

Bound for Boston!

BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Recognition is something that usually doesn’t follow Millis’ Jeff Martin, and honestly it’s not something that he actively goes searching for. The Mohawk athlete continues to play the game for the love of the sport, but co-coach Keith Verra believers Martin’s ability to play the game at a high level is very important to Millis’ accomplishments on the diamond.

On April 6, the Medway Ashland Varsity Girls’ Hockey Team boarded a bus for the state capitol, after receiving an invitation from Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). The cooperative team, made up of girls from Medway, Ashland, Millis and Holliston, was recognized on the floor for their “extraordinary sportsmanship,”

“Catcher is the most important position for success on the high school level,” Coach Verra said.

“In high school baseball you need a catcher who can not only handle the pitching staff, but one who can throw runners out so it doesn’t turn into a track meet. Your catcher is also instrumental in running your relay systems.”

Luckil, Martin is hard working individual who is always looking to improve his game on the field, which in turn makes his team that much better. The three-year varsity starter has always been ahead of the curve. As an eighth grader he was playing for the freshman team and moved up to the junior varsity squad as a freshman before earning a spot on the varsity roster in his sophomore season.

Originally, the Millis native, who began playing baseball in the Millis Instructional League at the age of 5, was playing three sports (hockey, football and baseball) before coming to the realization that he needed to focus on one sport if he wanted to get a college scholarship.

“It was after my sophomore season that I decided to go with one sport,” he said. “I went with my best sport – baseball – in hopes of playing on the college level. It was at that point I put all my focus on that one sport.”

While Martin will be attending the University of Hartford in Connecticut next fall, he was not given a baseball scholarship. However, that has not deterred him.

“I’m going to try to make the team as a walk-on,” he said. “I probably won’t even make the team my freshman year, but it’s all about getting my name out there.”

Despite knowing that he may not be playing college baseball next spring, Martin is focused on the task at hand – getting Millis back

“grace and honor in the face of adversity.” Although the team made it to the division 1 Preliminary Round in the state girls hockey tournament, their goalie and other members of her team were temporarily blinded when a parent of a member of the opposing team shone a green laser pointer in their eyes.

Spring/Summer 2012 May 7th through August 31st Jeff Martin's strength as a catcher supports the Millis team's accomplishments on the diamond.

into the Division 4 South Baseball Tournament. During his first two seasons behind the plate the Mohawks have advanced further into the post-season. Millis lost in the quarter finals to Harwich in 2010 and fell to West Bridgewater in the semis last year. Both teams that sent Millis packing went on to play in the Division 4 South Finals.

With the introduction to two new coaches (Verra and Steve Simoes) Martin is rather thrilled about the upcoming season.

“They have brought structure to our game this year, they’ve input the mindset that we need to work hard all the time like it was a game,” Martin said. “I’m excited about this year as the coaches have taught us a new type of hitting and my bat is turning over faster. I’m usually a contact hitter, but I’ve seen more power in my swings with the new system.”

Although his hitting has not been his forte (the catcher will most likely bat in the lower third of the Mohawk lineup), his defense has been his bread and butter.

“His strength is definitely his defense. He throws the ball well and has a very accurate and solid arm,”

Verra said.

In addition to keeping the rest of his team grounded, Martin fully agrees with his Coaches assessment about his defensive play.

“As the catcher I have to keep the team motivated and make sure their spirits are up. I can’t let the pitcher get down as it affects the rest of the team,” Martin said.

“Defensively, a lot of teams know not to run on me and with the quickness of our second baseman and shortstop getting to the bag, I’m curious to see if anyone will test us this year.”

While Martin is looking to have a banner season to end his high school career and propel him into college baseball, the Millis coaching staff is hoping he just stays healthy to get through the season.

“Jeff‘s is an important part of this team if we are to have success,” Verra said. “If he gets hurt, it puts us in a very vulnerable position as we have no real back-up catcher, only a position player.”

Here’s hoping that Martin stays injury free and has himself an award filled season leading the Mohawks deep into the state tournament.

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Commited to Medway & Millis Four years ago, Gary Berset, a Real Estate Broker with Remax Executive Realty, along with his wife Eileen, made a conscious decision to give something back to the local communities that Gary does business in. For every home that he helps his clients sell or buy, he donates up to $500 of his commission back to the town’s people.

“My wife Eileen and I really appreciate the opportunity to do business in Medway and Millis, for allowing me into your neighborhoods to make a living and provide for my family. We are forever grateful for all that our

town has given to our family, and we know many others feel the same way. To show our appreciation, we developed our Community Commitment Program, a way for us to say Thank You.” Since 2008, Gary and Eileen have contributed $12,100 back to the people of Medway and Millis through this program (see website, www.GaryBerset.com, for details) which supports the local food pantries, high school scholarships, PTO/Home & School Associations, the public libraries and the senior centers. “There are many worthy causes to support. We wanted to select local programs

that will directly benefit all the people in town, of all ages, now and in the future.”

Both Gary and Eileen have lived in Medway their whole life, and raised their two children here. Eileen serves the town as the secretary at the McGovern School and has done so for nearly 20 years. For all the good fortune small towns offer, they feel they have a responsibility to support the local communities.

“As far as the kids are concerned, we still believe it takes a whole village to raise a child… we just want to do our part, like others before us.”

Gary and Eileen Berset donate $500 of each commission back to their local community, since 2008, they’ve contributed $21,100 to Medway and Millis.

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ters and center island, stainless steel appliances. Direct access to the large deck for entertaining and a heated in ground pool. The living room,family room,dining room offer more hardwoods, a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, lots of windows to bring in the natural light. The private step down master bedroom suite includes a fireplace, extra large walk in closet, sitting area and a bathroom complete with shower, jacuzzi tub and double sinks. A finished third floor space offers even more living options. Freshly painted and meticulously maintained throughout with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths this home is in perfect condition.

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We (Realtors) call it staging, but let’s go into detail. Think of it as your home going on a “blind date.” Neither the buyer nor your home has seen each other before. You want to put your best foot forward! First, UNCLUTTER, CLEAN, POLISH. By removing extra stuff, the rooms look bigger. Put away overwhelming personal items, (pictures, drawings, schedules).

Clean off all counter tops, tables, and refrigerators. Draw back the blinds/shades, clean the windows. Now the rooms look bigger, brighter, and inviting.

Painting can be your best ally.

The cost is moderate and many times can be done by the homeowner. If there is delayed maintenance, get it corrected before the buyer notices or has a home inspection. When you come home next time park in front of the house and observe. Does your home have “curb- appeal?”

How is the lawn, the shrubs, and the walkway? Does the house say, “You are home, come on in.” The cellar and the garage are not storage areas. If you have too much stuff, rent a storage locker or get a “POD.” If you feel there are real problems, hire a licensed home inspector (Est. cost, $350 to $450), and address any “deal- killing” items.

When a showing is scheduled, have the house warm in the winter or have on the A/C or breeze if it’s hot. Not a bad idea to have something like an apple pie aroma in the air, or a scented candle, even some soft background music. (Sounds romantic, right? Well I said 1st date).

If you are totally overwhelmed, I work closely with a “staging expert” whom will provide you with a written report concerning the steps that need to be taken prior to listing.

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