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Strawberry Fest a Sweet Treat for Franklin Annual Downtown Partnership Event June 7 BY J.D. O’GARA Just one word can describe the event that will take place in downtown Franklin on June 7. Delicious. Rain or shine, the Franklin Downtown Partnership expects to serve up over 700 strawberry shortcakes at this year’s Strawberry Stroll on Thursday, June 7, from 4-7 p.m. “The strawberry fest is our oldest event. It’s the original event that we started,” says Nicole Fortier, Event Chair. The purpose of the celebration was to bring residents and merchants together in the downtown area. This year, volunteers from Dean College will cut more than 160 quarts of strawberries that will be topped with four cases of whipped cream, courtesy of Garelick Farms. Although the event began more as a festival years ago, Fortier says the Downtown Partnership has modified it to mirror the holiday stroll, which encourages people to walk the downtown and visit the
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The Strawberry Stroll is one of the oldest events of the the Franklin Downtown Partnership. It will take place Thursday, June 7 this year.
local businesses and merchants. “It has become less of a crafter’s fair,” says Fortier. “There are really no booths set up on the sidewalks or the street. We save that for the Harvest Festival, which has gotten so large that we’ve made it our main type of festival.” What’s most important, however, says Fortier, is that the
Strawberry Festival “still includes the great shortcakes that we make. Fortier’s staff at Dean bank actually runs the strawberry booth. What’s more, entertainment and more will be onhand, including: • Music by Music Odyssey Productions • Self portraits by students at the
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A night of bowling might seem pretty routine, unless it’s a night with the Franklin Elks. On April 28, the Franklin Elks held their 12th Annual Chad Dunbar Bowling Tournament to raise money for the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). The four-hour bowling competition drew over 300 people to the Walnut Hill Bowl in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, which could accommodate the crowd with its 32 lanes. Although the event is in Chad Dunbar’s name, “This year’s event was in memory of Chad Dunbar
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• A demonstration on how to create fun home displays of children’s art at Jane’s Frames
Stop & Shop Franklin Hosts Bagging Contest
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Rock music played from the Dropkick Murphys, The Ramones and Survivor while 12 employees of Stop & Shop competed to bag groceries as quickly and efficiently as possible last month. During their annual Best Bagger Contest, store employees from the area compete to be the best grocery bagger.
• Wedding gown display and refreshments at the Historical Museum • Lemonade and cookies at A Cut Above • A Gold Buy-Back program at Vallee’s Jewelers Fortier estimates that about 30 downtown merchants will participate in Franklin’s Strawberry Stroll this year. The event is sponsored by a number of local businesses, which will be featured on Sponsorship Row in the Berry Insurance parking lot that day. Dean Bank is a platinum sponsor, while Dean College and Garelick Farms are silver sponsors. Bronze sponsors include Chestnut Dental Associates, CVS Pharmacy, Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) and Keefe Insurance. “We try very hard to include that. It’s just a nice stroll for the families,” says Fortier. For more information on the event, contact Nicole Fortier at nfortier@deanbank.com or visit www.franklindowntownpartnership.com.
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This year’s winner at the District Level Contest was Linda LaFontaine, a cashier from the North Attleboro Stop & Shop. She put together a shopping bag of groceries in 32 seconds and was declared the winner. She received a gift card to Stop & Shop and a trophy.
pion will then represent Stop & Shop in a National competition among other U.S. grocery chains later this year in Las Vegas. The point of the annual bagging contest is bring attention to “the often overlooked skill of bagging,” says Dave Minassian store manager at the North Attleboro Stop & Shop, who was in charge of the May contest at the Franklin store. It was a nice opportunity for store associates as well as customers.
Amy Fillebrown, a cashier from the Medford Stop & Shop was the first place winner in the Regional level bagging contest.
ness around efficient service and their movement to reduce paper and plastic through increased reusable bag usage, according to Stop & Shop. The contestants are judged on the following three criteria:
A couple of weeks later LaFontaine stepped up and competed at the the Regional Level Contest. She competed among six associates at the Franklin store. Amy Fillebrown of the Medford Stop & Shop was the first place winner. Fillebrown won a Visa gift card worth $250 and a trophy. Winners from each of three major New England regions compete in a third New England Division competition in early June. The New England Division contest also took place at the Franklin Stop & Shop. However, this newspaper went to press before this time, so, unfortunately, we were not able to publish the winner of that contest. The New England region cham-
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Linda LaFontaine, a cashier at Stop & Shop in North Attleboro, won the District level Best Bagger contest held in May at Stop & Shop in Franklin.
Characters such as an “Oreo cookie” and a “Goldfish” mingled among the crowd during the regional contest.
Stop & Shop holds the annual Best Bagger Contests to have fun and recognize associates for their commitment to customers. These competitions also improve aware-
These are qualities that Stop & Shop values and hopes it’s employees put to good use as they bag customer groceries at the cash register. “Talking and bagging are hard thing to do at the same time,” said Minassian. It’s important to also build a “wall” of groceries in a bag. It must be done efficiently. All tasks must be done while the employee is friendly and engaging with customers.
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BY J.D. O’GARA It was June 14 in 1777 when the U.S. Congress decided to adopt the Stars and Stripes as the nation’s flag, but it took many years for this date to be officially recognized. Over 100 years later, according to the National Flag Day Foundation (www.nationalflagday.com), a teacher named Bernard J. Cigrand began working to bring national recognition and observance to the day. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation for the observance of Flag Day, but it wasn’t until 1949 that the President, Harry Truman, signed an Act of Congress designating the 14th as the official day to celebrate the Stars & Stripes. Citizens may or may not know that there exists a code of conduct in reference to the U.S. Flag, but in 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Federal Flag Code, which was later enacted by congress. Adherence to the code is strictly voluntary for individuals, with no penalties or fines given for violation, according to
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• The flag should never be worn or used as bedding or drapery. • The flag should not be carried flat or horizontally, but aloft and free. • The flag should never be used in any manner of advertising, or be attached to any insignia or logo, or attached to a costume or athletic uniform. • When a flag is no longer suitable as an emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
The Friends of the Franklin Library (FOFL) will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library, lower level. Members and the public are welcome to attend the meetings. FOFL is always looking for new ideas, opinions and comments to help make its efforts more successful. The Friends of the Franklin Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of the nation’s first public library. Meet-
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Franklin Senior Center Recognizes Its Many Volunteers BY J.D. O’GARA At least one hundred and twenty volunteers for the Franklin Senior Center were honored at the center’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held on Friday, April 27. According to Karen Alves, Director of the Senior Center, the center would not be able to run without the help of its volunteers. This year, the Random Smiles Project was awarded in particular for its contributions in the past year. “They’ve done a lot of things for
seniors in the community,� says Alves, building ramps and doing other needed work. Picking the group for the award was a “no brainer this year,� says Alves, who adds, “It was a real feel good moment when they got the award and spoke a little bit.� Other volunteers recognized included three boys from Xaverian Brothers High School and two girls from Franklin High School who had interned. All of the volunteers were treated to a delicious lunch, a jazz
band and raffle prizes. To add some extra fun to the day, the Senior Center had what Alves called “Old School Awards� for such categories as “Best Hair (Karen Calabrese and Frank Goldsmith)� “Best Couple (Bob and Kay Crowley),� “Best Dressed (Nan Rafter and Bill Power),� “Most Volunteer Hours Served (Aidan Bussey, at 700 hours, in the kitchen),� “Best Sense of Humor� (Ed Aragon), “Most Outspoken (Leona Geromini), “Unsung Hero (Lester Quan) and “Most Charming (Maria Alfonso).
On May 10, the Franklin Elks presented a check for $16,492.16 for the American Brain Tumor Association to Gail and Ed Dunbar. The money was raised in the 12th Annual Chad Dunbar Bowling Tournament in honor of Chad Dunbar and Gail Falzone, who both succumbed to brain cancer. From left, Gail Dunbar, Richard Falzone, President of the MA Elks, Mark Ellis, Cheri Tusia and Ed Dunbar.
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Franklin Author Wins Book Award Never give up. It’s an aphorism that has paid off for Franklin author Laura Spinella who spent six years honing her craft before her debut novel sold. Recently, Beautiful Disaster, a 2011 Penguin release, was named a RITA finalist for Best First Book by Romance Writers of America, the governing body of professional romance writers. More than 1,200 novels are submitted for the national award before finalists are selected. The RITA Award promotes excellence in published romance fiction. The novel has already claimed Best First Book in the New Jersey RWA Golden Leaf contest, a prestigious precursor to
the RITA nomination. Spinella’s novel is in the running for two more RWA chapter awards. Beautiful Disaster is a finalist for Best Mainstream Novel in the Wisconsin Write Touch Award, as well as the Golden Quill for Best First Book, which is awarded by Arizona’s RWA chapter. It was also named a Favorite Book of 2011 at SheKnows.com, a popular website dedicated to empowering women. “Beautiful Disaster is an intriguing read,� said Mary Olsson whose Franklin book club featured the novel. “It lends itself to easy conversation. A well-told story where we cared about the characters, making us want more.� The novel chronicles the rela-
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and Gail Falzone, the wife of the Massachusetts State Elks President Richard Falzone,� says Franklin Elk Mark Ellis. Falzone passed away about a year ago, one year to the day of being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Chad Dunbar was just 21 years old when he passed away from a malignant brain tumor in 2001. The first year this event was held, according to Ellis, the event raised about $1,300 for the Brain Tumor Association, says Ellis, and by last year, that amount had grown to $14,165. This year, the Elks invited the family of Chad Dunbar and Richard Falzone to the Elks Lodge
2136 on Pond Street to present a check of $16,492.16 to Dunbars for the organization. “To date, the Franklin Elks have raised well over $100,000 for brain tumor research,� says Ellis. “It’s one of our top 10 fundraising events.� According to the ABTA (www.abta.org), in the United States, brain tumors are the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20 and men aged 20-39, as well as the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in women aged 20-39. They estimate that 66,290 new cases of brain tumors will be diagnosed in 2012.
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A Party to Remember Volunteers Gear Up for 23rd Franklin High School All-Night Party BY J.D. O’GARA Twenty-three years ago, a group of Franklin parents wanted to keep their graduates out of trouble, so they threw a party – a big party – and now it’s a tradition. The Franklin All-Night Party, which takes place every year on the night of Franklin High School graduation from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., is not a light undertaking. Preparations begin almost a year in advance, with about two hundred volunteers on various committees making the event a success, year after year.
come up with. The decorations are truly spectacular,” says Coughlin, who says the hallways of the school are so transformed, they become unrecognizable the night of the event.
we’re meeting every week,” says Coughlin. On graduation day, the party crew begins to assemble decorations as soon as students get out of school for the day. Set-up is usually complete by 8:30 p.m., says Coughlin, and the clean-up crew shows up at the end of the party at 5 a.m.
Coughlin explains that committees include not only decorating, but also fundraising, entertainment, cleanup, food, prize, chaperones “By eight, the (about 96 the night of school is back to northe party) and the mal,” she says. “That, strapping crew (which to me, is always the lays down carpet the amazing part.” night before the event), not to “This is a safe, sober fun night The Franklin High School All mention the chair of the event, for them, where they’re not out on who for the past few years has Night Party is supported by local Local Pages—JUNE—FRANKLIN the roads,” says Paula Coughlin, been Suzanne Walsh, as well as the businesses and civic groups, as whose youngest of three children Right hand page, forward,well outer column as donations fromplease parents of secretary and treasurer. graduated in 2007. “We get 90seniors for their students to attend. 95% participation every year. At “They begin in the fall once a The group also does traditional this point, it’s become a tradition – month, but by March they’re fundraisers, such as bottle and can it becomes part of their senior meeting twice a month and in May drives and battles of the bands. The events. (Students) look forward to it.” Coughlin has volunteered at the Franklin All-Night party for 18 years, beginning as part of the cleanup crew and now acting as one of the decorating co-chairs for the event. “Having been the parent of a grad, it’s always a nice feeling that you know where they are and that they’re someplace safe, and that’s always piece of mind for a parent. It’s nice we can give that to parents of the graduates and give a great time to the kids at the same time,” says Coughlin.
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only requirement to attend the party is that the senior will walk at graduation. At the time of this interview, Coughlin is somewhat secretive about the theme of this year’s June first event. “We try to keep a lot of it secret from the kids,” she says. “Then, it’s a much bigger wow factor,” although she says some this year’s 400 graduates might know a few things that go on from friends and siblings. Some of the commonly known features are include inflatables in the field house, wandering entertainers such as temporary tattoo artists and caricaturists. Graduates are also treated to a casino, where they win play money they can cash in for prizes, as well as a DJ. Revelers needn’t take money to the event, however, although they’re encouraged to take a camera or cellphone to take pictures. (For safety, bags are searched when they come in.)
“Everything is provided for them,” says Coughlin. “We have food – a lot is donated by local restaurants. We have water. We have frozen non-alcoholic drinks, and the field house lobby has a café with bistro tables. Each separate area incorporates photo opportunities and “some kind of interactive thing,” she adds. Volunteers are still needed for help with setup on June 1, for any length of time from 2:30-8 p.m. and for clean-up, and for next year’s event, a chair is needed for the fundraising committee. Anyone interested in volunteering can visit www.fhsallnightparty.com or may contact Kim Ferrari at kimferrari@comcast.net or Suzanne Walsh at Suzannta@hotmail.com. “It really is a huge community effort,” says Coughlin, who would like to thank sponsors and congratulate all graduating seniors, extending best wishes to them as they plan for their future.
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Franklin Design Business Attends Woodforms: Quality, International Design Conference Hand-Made Furniture Shawn Strok, owner of Decorating Den Interiors of Franklin, MA recently returned from an intensive five-day design conference and home furnishings market held in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Strok had the opportunity to attend a wide range of design classes, and visit with nearly 400 North American business partners, and home furnishings vendors at the company’s 43rd such annual gathering.
conference gives my business a tremendous boost and offers me the opportunity to expand my product line and provide more choices for clients. This year our Design Center featured nearly 100 suppliers, all brand name top quality companies. Each of these companies partner with me, so that I can bring the very latest in design and product trends to each of my clients.” said Strok.
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June Calendar of Events June 2 Franklin Art Association Outdoor Paint and Photo Shoot, Stonybrook Audubon Sanctuary, Norfolk. 12:30-3:30 p.m., visit www.franklinart.org Franklin Trout Derby hosted by Franklin Rod & Gun Club at Uncas Pond, buttons go on sale at 6:30 a.m., breakfast & lunch available, trophies, cash prize, raffles; Buttons $10 adults; $5 children 12 and under. Visit www.franklinrodandgun.org June 6 Friends of Franklin Library meeting, 7 p.m., Community Room of Franklin Public Library. For information about the Friends, call (508) 528-6624
4-H Brings Pony Express to Franklin Seniors The “Pony Express” hosted by local 4-H Club members came to Kindred Transitional of Franklin. Resident’s, patients and staff were
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June 7 Franklin Downtown Partnership Strawberry Stroll, 4-7 p.m., features strawberry shortcakes outside Dean Bank, musical entertainment, refreshments, and more by local businesses. Visit www.franklindowntownpartnership.com for more information. Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant June 8 Franklin Farmers Market Opens, Franklin Common every Friday 12-6 p.m. June 9 Craft Fair at Wampum Corner, 10 am to 3 pm: 592 South St., Route 1A, Wrentham June 10 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Franklin Kids Ride, 8 a.m. – 12 noon, Jefferson School, King
Street, Franklin, ages 3-14 will ride 3-10 miles for fundraiser. Children under 6 will be on a supervised course in the parking lot. There will be a DJ, face painting and raffles after the ride. Help us reach our goal of $40,000. The first 100 kids to sign up will receive $5 off their registration fee. There is a $15 registration fee and a $40 fundraising minimum. FSPA’s Electric Youth Bon Voyage Concert, 6 p.m., Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Foxboro, $28 floor seats; $18 center loge seats; $37.50 for VIP Booths (sold in groups of 4). For premier seating and large parties (8, 12 and 20), contact FSPA at (508) 5288668. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster and the Showcase Live box office. For info., visit www.fpaconline.com June 11 United Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, 11 a.m., Glen Ellen Country Club, 84 Orchard St., Millis, $160, or $185 with a player passport, per golfer by June 1. Player registration includes lunch, green fees, cart, a buffet dinner and a golf clinic. Player passports include contests, mulligans and other extras. Call (508) 222-0801 for info. or to register. June 14 Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant June 16 Strawberry Moon Craft Fair, 10 am to 3 pm: 337 Cocasset St., Foxboro
June 19 Open House, Little Music School, Franklin School of Performing Arts, 38 Main Street, Franklin, children ages 18-24 months are encouraged to visit at 10:30 a.m., children ages 2 and 3 years at 11 a.m., and children ages 4 and 5 years at 11:30 a.m.. For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or email krezendes@fspaonline.com. June 21 Open House, Little Music School, Franklin School of Performing Arts, 38 Main Street, Franklin, children ages 18-24 months will be held at 5 p.m., for 2- and 3-year-olds at 5:30 p.m., and for 4- and 5-year-olds at 6 p.m. For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or email krezendes@fspaonline.com. Visit online at www.fspaonline.com. Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant June 27 Open House, Little Music School, Franklin School of Performing Arts, 38 Main Street, Franklin, children ages 18-24 months are encouraged to visit at 10:30 a.m., children ages 2 and 3 years at 11 a.m., and children ages 4; additional sessions scheduled for 2- and 3-year-olds at 1:30 p.m. and for 4- and 5-year-olds at 2 p.m. For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or email krezendes@fspaonline.com. Visit online at www.fspaonline.com. June 28 Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant
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Flowers Abound in Franklin Volunteers Flock to Franklin Downtown Partnership’s Beautification Day BY J.D. O’GARA Franklin couldn’t have asked for a nicer day on Saturday, May 19, when the nonprofit Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Franklin Garden Club – and number of volunteers – planted 1,000 red, white and blue flowers on the bridge and islands downtown and in planter boxes in front of some businesses. The ninth annual Beautification Day took place from 8 a.m. to Noon. “We started this beautification project years ago to ‘bring color and beauty’ to a predominately concrete-looking downtown area,” says Eileen Mason, FDP member, who’s organizing volunteers and sponsorships this year.
Sprucing up the bridge downtown for Franklin Beautification Day were volunteers, from left, Joe Bremner, Lisa Piana, Cindy Kozil, Elizabeth Scannell, Sara Mahoney and Hana Colwell.
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In the past, says Mason, the Franklin Downtown Partnership’s Annual Beautification Day on May 19. plants came from Wadsworth From left, Marilyn Johnson, Alex Seto, Aaron Dulong and Dan Dervay. Farm, but this year, since need of community service hours, were planting. Wadsworth no longer operates were asked to donate their time. Mason adds that after planting their greenhouses, the Partnership “This is a 100% volunteer effort, day, “we have 18 weeks of waterhas turned to Cheryl Koshivas, at and we’re very thankful for all the ing and weeding to do. It’s wonFairmount Fruit Farm on Lincoln student and adult volunteers that derful to see the mix of volunteers Street, who grew red Geraniums, help us with the planting and carewho take a week on the schedule green and white Vinca, and red, taking of the plants each year,” to come downtown, in the heat, white and blue Supertunias for the says Mason. and water the plants with their effort at her greenhouses. friends and family.” On top of planting the flowers, a The Beautification Day effort recrew helped clean up brush and “I’d like to thank the FHS quires a lot of volunteers, and all trash from downtown while people Hockey teams for all their continresidents, especially students in
ued support,” says Mason. “Every year our volunteers do great work creating these beautiful displays. We know these flowers and greens make a very positive impression on visitors and our residents.”
some of whom work year-round planning, growing, planting, watering and maintaining the decorations. Residents and businesses fund these efforts through sponsorship and donations.
Mason also gives a nod of thanks to the Franklin DPW for helping with compost and cleanup in the downtown area – and she expresses gratitude for all the years Pat Morse, of Wadsworth Farm, has given the effort.
The group especially thanks Fairway Mortgage for signing on as the first Platinum sponsor this year.
That positive impact is accomplished solely through sponsorship, donations and volunteers,
For more information about the Partnership and becoming a member contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774) 571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com, or by going to the website.
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What to Do If You Haven’t Filed an Income Tax Return Filing a past due return may not be as difficult as you think. Taxpayers should file all tax returns that are due, regardless of whether full payment can be made with the return. Depending on an individual’s circumstances, a taxpayer filing late may qualify for a payment plan. It is important, however, to know that full payment of taxes upfront saves you money. Here’s What to Do When Your Return Is Late Gather Past Due Return Information Gather return information and go see your tax preparer. You should bring any and all information related to income and deductions for the tax years for which a return is required to be filed. Payment Options - Ways to Make a Payment There are several different ways to make a payment on your taxes. Payments can be made by credit card, electronic funds transfer, check, money order, cashier’s check, or cash. Payment Options - For Those Who Can’t Pay in Full Taxpayers unable to pay all taxes due on the bill are encouraged to pay as much as possible. By paying as much as possible now, the amount of interest and penalties owed will be lessened. Based on the circumstances, a taxpayer could qualify for an extension of time to pay, an installment agreement, a temporary delay, or an offer in compromise. Taxpayers who need more time to pay can set up either a shortterm payment extension or a monthly payment plan. A short-term extension gives a taxpayer up to 120 days to pay. No fee is charged, but the late-payment
penalty plus interest will apply. A monthly payment plan or installment agreement gives a taxpayer more time to pay. However, penalties and interest will continue to be charged on the unpaid portion of the debt throughout the duration of the installment agreement/payment plan. In terms of how to pay your tax bill, it is important to review all your options; the interest rate on a loan or credit card may be lower than the combination of penalties and interest imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. You should pay as much as possible before entering into an installment agreement. A user fee will also be charged if the installment agreement is approved. The fee, normally $105, is reduced to $52 if taxpayers agree to make their monthly payments electronically through electronic funds withdrawal. The fee is $43 for eligible low-and-moderate-income taxpayers. What Will Happen If You Don’t File Your Past Due Return or Contact the IRS It’s important to understand the ramifications of not filing a past due return and the steps that the IRS will take. Taxpayers who continue to not file a required return and fail to respond to IRS requests for a return may be considered for a variety of enforcement actions. Jeffrey Schweitzer can be found at Northeast Financial Strategies Inc (NFS) at Wampum Corner in Wrentham. NFS works with individuals and small businesses providing financial and estate planning, insurance, investments and also offers full service accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, income tax preparation, and notary public services. For more information call Jeffrey at (800) 560-4NFS or visit online - www.nfsnet.com
JOB FAIR, THURSDAY JUNE 7TH Summer is in the Air - Opportunities are in Bloom Job Fair June 7th, 11am - 2pm (doors open at 10am for Veterans) At The Verve, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Natick, MA Over 70 Employers with more than 1000 job openings! Radio 92.9's Jason Rossi will be there with the street team vehicle, games and prizes. Call or go online to register early! www.etrcc.com/jobfair/
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Anglican Church of Redeemer to Host Healing Conference The Anglican Church of the Redeemer will host a “Healing of Generations” conference on June 1st and 2nd. The conference begins Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m. at The Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 31 Hayward Street, Franklin. Please contact the church office at office@ redeemeranglicanchurch.org or call (508) 346-3423 to register. Participants are asked to bring their own bag lunch. This conference, led by The Rev. Pat Smith, will offer a solid Biblical and theological basis for generational healing and will teach participants how to pray for themselves and others to receive generational healing. God has used the
Healing of Generations ministry in a powerful way to set people free from the hurts and problems that may have come down through their family. The Rev. Pat Smith is an Anglican priest who has been active in the ministry of Christian Healing for over thirty years and is the author of From Generation to Generation: A Manual for Healing. As she prayed with deeply wounded people, the Holy Spirit led her to understand that their problems often began in the prior generations and taught her how to bring them before Jesus for healing. Mother Pat has served parishes in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Florida. She is president of Gener-
Dean College Notes Dean College Holds 146th Commencement Ceremony Dean College held its 146th Commencement exercises on Saturday May 12, 2012 at the Dean College campus in Downtown Franklin. A total of 304 individuals received their degrees. The keynote address was provided by Dean College President,
Dr. Paula M. Rooney, with additional speeches by Mark D. Boyce, President and CEO, Scribe Healthcare Technologies, Inc. and Chairman of the Dean College Board of Trustees, and two graduating students, Chris O’Reilly a theatre major and Student Government President and Elizabeth McGovern, an early childhood education major.
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Former Dean College Kicker Getting Tryout for NFL Jaguars Long Ding, a native of China and former placekicker at Dean College, was recently invited to the rookie mini-camp of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. Ding, a 6’, 209 lb. Native of Qing Dao, China who played for Dean for two years, will attend the camp on a tryout basis.
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Tri-County RVTHS Honored at State House for Energy & Environmental Ed Tri-County RVTHS was honored with a 2012 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education on Monday, May 7, at the Massachusetts State House. Presented by Richard K. Sullivan Jr., Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the award recognizes schools, teachers, and students involved in school-based programs that promote environment and energy education. The award was given at the 18th annual awards presentation sponsored by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House on Monday, May 7. Tri-County RVTHS was one of 25 schools recognized during the awards presentation. Tri-County RVTHS received a First Honors Certificate of Excellence ($300) for their “Clean Energy Initiatives.” The school also received an official citation from the State Senate signed by Senator Karen E. Spilka and Senator Richard J. Ross. Senator Ross offered his congratulations in person to the Tri-County representatives who attended the awards presentation. The Tri-County RVTHS representatives present were Principal, Jean Mallon, Vocational Coordinator, Jean George, Student Council Advisor, Nancy Haney, TC Green Club Advisor, Nancy Sibilia, and students Bridget McHugh of Med-
way, a Medical Careers junior and Student Council representative, and Betsy Walsh of Millis, an Engineering junior and TC Green Club representative. Tri-County was honored with the award in recognition of the widespread clean energy initiatives taking place at the school, which range from the installation of a photovoltaic training structure and the formation of the TC Green Club, to the creation of an organic vegetable garden by the Student Council. In 2007, Tri-County constructed a solar photovoltaic training structure at the school through a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, with a mock roof structure built by Carpentry students and systems wired by Electrical students. The structure teaches HVAC&R, Electrical, and Facilities Management students how to install the system, interpret energy savings results, and gain knowledge about energy conservation. It is also featured in adult education classes offered by the Tri-County Continuing Education program. Following a school wide assembly presented by the Alliance for Climate Education, a group of TriCounty students in grades nine through twelve created the TC Green Club. The TC Green Club is dedicated to becoming involved in policies, events, education, and outreach related to environmental issues including sustainability, energy conservation, pollution, cli-
Students Bridget McHugh of Medway (left) and Betsy Walsh of Millis (middle) and Principal Jean Mallon (right) were among representatives from Tri-County who attended the 18th annual awards presentation sponsored by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House on Monday, May 7.
mate change, recycling, green building, and organic living. The club visited Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk, MA in January 2012 to promote environmental education and stewardship and learned about energy production from the sanctuary’s 5.28 kW solar photovoltaic array. The Tri-County Student Council has also been a champion of clean energy. After meeting with a representative from National Grid, the
Henson-Conant to Appear at Circle of Friends Imagine a harp shrunk to the size of a crossbow. Brushed chrome, with 32 strings. A woman in a sleek black bustier straps it on, plugs it in like an electric guitar and pulls sounds from the strings that you never thought could come from a harp: Hendrix-style wails, Flamenco, Blues and lush atmospheric sounds capes. Singing with a voice that’s been compared to Carly Simon and Joan Baez, in one-woman shows that are unified like a collection of musical shortstories.
GRAMMY®-Nominated recording artist Deborah Henson-Conant will appear at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin on Saturday, May 12th at 8 p.m. HensonConant has jammed with the likes of Bobby McFerrin, Steven Tyler, and the Boston Pops, she’s been interviewed by journalists from Charlie Rose to Joan Rivers, and she’s just returned from a 5-week U.S. tour that included symphony stages, arts series, vintage vaudeville theaters and even a radio theater.
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin’s First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society’s handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission for this show is $25. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.
Student Council spearheaded a school wide fundraiser selling CFLs and advanced powerstrips to friends and family and promoted the benefits of energy conservation to other students. With a total of $2,000 raised, students plan to construct an organic vegetable garden on school grounds and donate the bounty grown to local food
pantries. All public and private Massachusetts schools (K-12) that offer energy and environmental education programs were eligible to apply for the Secretary’s Award. Applications were reviewed by the Secretary’s Advisory Group on Energy and Environmental Education.
Plans in Place for Franklin’s 4th of July Volunteers Always Needed, Appreciated Franklin’s 30th 4th of July Celebration plans are moving forward. On Tuesday July 3rd, there will be fireworks at 10 p.m. Plans are also being finalized for a Parade on Sunday July 1st @ 2 p.m. Any organization or business wishing to participate in the Parade, ie. march or enter a float please contact Warren Revell@ email: mass701dlw@msn.com or cell phone: (508) 942-1940. All civic organizations, Boy scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Knights of Columbus, Rotary, Lions, and the Red Men (who we
have lost touch with) are urged to participate. The annual talent contests (Franklin Idol & Franklin’s Got Talent) and Children’s Parade are also being formulated. And as always, volunteers are much needed any time, any position. We also want to thank everyone who contributed to our “envelope fundraiser” of 2011! Our website is www. july4thfranklinma.com (for a schedule and talent form available in May).
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS Parkinson’s Disease Support Group – June 13, 2012 - Second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.
Meetings include speakers, support, refreshments, and conversation. The group is open to the public and held at Community VNA, 10 Emory St. Attleboro MA. To learn more, please call the Coordinator at (508) 695-6569 or visit www.communityvna.com and click on Calendar. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – June 5, 2012 - First Tuesday of each month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Meetings provide sharing and support for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The group is free and open to the public. Please call the Alzheimer Program Group Facilitator at 1 (800) 220-0110 or visit www.communityvna.com. The group meets at Community VNA, 10 Emory St., Attleboro MA. Additional Monthly Caregiver Support Groups June 26, 2012 - For caregivers of a loved one with a disability. Norfolk Adult Day Health Center, 595 Pleasant Street, Norwood MA offers a monthly support group that meets the last Tuesday of the month starting at 10 a.m. The NADHC staff provides respite care for care partners of those attending. Groups are free and open to caregivers of all ages. Please call (781) 769-4495 for more information or to register. June 28, 2012 - Mansfield Adult Day Health Center, 300 Branch Street, Mansfield MA offers a monthly support group that meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Groups are free and open to caregivers of all ages. Please call (508) 339-2119 for more information or to register.
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BINGO… It’s Rotary at Eaton Place BY BRIAN M. MCCORMICK A few weeks ago the Rotary Club of Franklin made a generous donation to Franklin’s own senior living facility, Eaton Place, in the form of brand new bingo equipment for their weekly bingo tournaments held every Sunday evening. Nestled a few hundred yards away from the Franklin Police Department on a road most G.P.S. units have trouble finding sits the newly constructed Eaton Place. Housing over fifty residents, property manager Marcia Swenson stated that although the facility is a little over two years old, demand for the facility is astounding. “We have a waiting list of over fifty people and within the two years I’ve been property manager, I’ve only seen a handful of residents actually leave,” Swenson said.
makes for hours of fun every Sunday,” Sullivan said.
Though not a nursing home or assisted living facility, Eaton Place is a Housing and Urban Development funded residence serving people 60 years old and older, and younger people with disabilities including their caregivers. Although the facility is home to roughly 80% Franklin natives, Eaton Place is opened to individuals throughout the surrounding communities. With a newly added stop on Franklin’s bus service, residents now have more transportation options making a doctors appointment or fancy Franklin restaurant accessible within just a few minutes. Eaton Place resident Mary Sullivan and part coordinator of the Sunday evening Bingo tournaments was thrilled by the generous donation of Bingo equipment from the Franklin Rotary Club. “We’re very delighted and this donation
The Rotary Club of Franklin is proud to support Sunday evening Bingo at Eaton Place. Truly upholding Rotary International’s motto, Service Above Self, it is the hope of the Franklin Rotary Club that all current and future residents of Eaton Place will enjoy the Club’s donation for years to come.
Franklin Rotary Club Public Relations Officer Brian M. McCormick (Left), Eaton Place Residences Maria Rodriguez and Mary Sullivan, and Franklin Rotary Club Community Service Coordinator Ann Gonyea (Right)
“We’ll say here it is, and now it’s on the Web, and here’s how people can access it, so it’s ready to go from the beginning,” he says.
Filming Now, in Franklin Three Filmmakers Open Local Studio BY J.D. O’GARA When one thinks of film, they might not think of Franklin. Yet. A group of three creative guys moved into town in January, and they’re eager to shoot some film and tell a few stories. One might be yours. “We picked Franklin because the train station is here in between Boston and Providence and Worcester. It’s quiet, and you can get here from almost anywhere, says filmmaker Bryan Roberts, of the brand new Six One Seven Studios. Roberts explains that the three filmmakers, himself, Joe Palumbo and Pete Jacelone, are looking to bring visual stories to life for local businesses and other groups. “All three of us have a film background, and we all come from different areas. I think that’s key to making a great video for someone. They can come to us with an idea, and we can create anything for them,” says Roberts. The space Six One Seven Studios occupies in Franklin at Kenwood Circle is impressive. It’s equipped with a soundstage, where various sets can be built, with a full dressing area and a space for clients to watch the film being shot. For companies in to film for the day, the studio offers a kitchen and lunchroom.
“When someone comes there for their all day shoot, they have everything they need there,” says Joe Palumbo. In fact, companies are invited to rent out the space for their own use. Palumbo sees what their studio does as being relevant to any business trying to gain customers in this age. “Now more than ever before, people are required to tell their stories visually,” says Palumbo, “With the explosion of what goes on on the Web and people’s mobile devices, especially for the younger generation and millenials, that’s how they make their decisions on what they’re going to do and how they’ll spend their time.” Palumbo explains that in using Google, for
The 30 plus members of the Franklin Rotary Club meet every Thursday evening starting at 6 p.m at 3 Restaurant in Franklin, MA. For more information on how you can help out at Eaton Place or for information on housing availability, contact Marcia Swenson at (508) 528-0554 or visit the properties website at www.trivalleyinc.org. To learn more about the Franklin Rotary Club and how you can help within the local Franklin community, visit the clubs website at www.franklinrotaryma.org.
Palumbo and Roberts envision using their passion for filmmaking and applying it to both feature films and short promotional pieces. They’re hoping, at first, to woo businesses from in and around Franklin, regardless of size. example, the demographic under age 20 is more likely to switch to “image” mode before the search has even begun. A visual draw is more important than ever, says Palumbo, as is a portal in social media. In fact, that’s the link he says his studio provides. “We’ll make it so easy for them, make their video for them, and then we’ll place it on the site,” says
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FPAC Gala 2012 Celebrates Performing Arts Excellence The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) raised the curtain on Gala 2012, An Evening with the Stars, on Saturday, May 5 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Broadway headliners entertained in an exclusive one-night-only show, bringing the magic of 42nd Street to the Boston suburbs. The Gillette venue, a renowned setting for world-class performances, provided an exciting backdrop for the evening's festivities. Acclaimed Broadway star Beth Leavel dazzled with several show classics, including her signature song "As We Stumble Along" from The Drowsy Chaperone, for which she won a 2006 TonyŽ Award. The evening also featured Broadway's Tony Mansker, an original Mary Poppins cast member. Mansker portrayed the principal role of Bert on Broadway and delighted guests with a medley of tunes from the show, sharing the stage with students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). Drama Instructor Nick Paone and Electric Youth, a dynamic ensemble of young singer-dancers trained at FSPA, entertained with comedic and energetic performances. Following the show, guests danced until midnight to Boston's popular R&B band Soul Kitchen. The evening honored several individuals who have made significant contributions to FPAC and the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). Dorothy DeLutis Beaton received the 2012 Jan Smithers Faculty Award for her tenure as Instructor of Children’s Dance at FSPA and present role as Artistic Advisor to the Dance Department. The 2012 FSPA Alumni Award was presented to Hilary
On May 5 at Gillette Stadium, Tony Award winner Beth Leavel headlined FPAC’s Gala event, An Evening with the Stars.
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Little Music School Announces June Open Houses
The Little Music School (LMS) will hold a series of open houses for prospective students and families at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, 38 Main Street. The open houses are scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, Thursday, June 21, and Wednesday, June 27. Learn more about the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as eighteen months to play the piano and explore the musical world around them. The open houses will feature hands-on demonstrations geared to children of specific ages. On June 19 and June 27, children ages 18-24 months are encouraged to visit at 10:30, children ages 2 and 3 years at 11, and children ages 4 and 5 years at 11:30. On June 27, there are additional sessions scheduled for 2- and 3year-olds at 1:30 and for 4- and 5year-olds at 2. On June 21, the open house for children ages 18-
24 months will be held at 5:00 p.m., for 2- and 3-year-olds at 5:30, and for 4- and 5-year-olds at 6:00. Built on the Three Cs Color, Creativity and Core the LMS program introduces children to a creative world where music making and enjoyment is fostered, through group play, while singing, playing the piano, imagining, and creating. Little Music School invites children as young as eighteen months up to the piano during their very first lessons and begins to teach them how to read, understand, notate, enjoy, and play music. LMS exposes children to music in a way they understand: through imagination, movement, play, and peer interaction. For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or email krezendes@fspaonline.com. Visit online at www.fspaonline.com.
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Electric Youth To Perform At Showcase Live
Bon Voyage Concert for European Tour Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will perform at Showcase Live at Patriot Place in Foxborough on Sunday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. The Showcase Live event is a Bon Voyage Concert for Electric Youth, coming just days before the ensemble departs for a three-week European concert tour of Austria and Italy. From June 15 to July 8, Electric Youth will perform 15 concerts including a return Fourth of July engagement at Aviano Air Force Base to entertain U.S. Troops and families stationed abroad. Backed by an eight-piece band of Boston’s finest musicians, Electric Youth offers high-powered family entertainment with an extensive range of contemporary pop, classic rock and Broadway hits choreographed to delight audiences of all ages. Hear the best of Queen, The Beatles, J. Geils, Duffy, Lady Gaga and Pink, as well as Broadway production numbers from musicals including Memphis, Footloose and Tommy. Electric Youth has toured Europe eight times, released five professional CDs and performed on a Royal Caribbean cruise, on FoxTV, and at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Mechanics Hall, Walt Disney World and the United Na-
tions. EY’s music is available on iTunes, CD Baby and other indie music sites. EY 2012 debuted to an enthusiastic audience at Showcase Live on February 12. Electric Youth members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year and are chosen for their superior musicianship, stage presence and triple threat accomplishments in voice, dance and acting. This season’s group of thirteen performers, ages 13 to 19, studies multiple dance disciplines, voice and acting at FSPA six days per week. Electric Youth 2012 features Giovanna Ferri, Ali Funkhouser, Graham Hancock, Jocelyn Jones, Melissa Mandia, Shaina McGillis, Lucas Melfi and Jillian Rea of Franklin; Michael Egan of Hopkinton; Erica McLaughlin of Medfield; Sasha Gardner of Sharon; and Jenna McDermott of Wrentham. EY’s show band features FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer on piano, Kenny Hadley on percussion, Arnie Krakowsky on tenor
saxophone, Artie Montanaro on trombone, Walter Platt on trumpet, Mark Poniatowski on bass, Ken Reid on baritone saxophone and Mark White on guitar. Musical arrangers for Electric Youth are Rick Hammett, Jeff Perry, Walter Platt, Mark Poniatowski, Mark White and Ben Whiting. Choreographers include Mercer, Cheryl Madeux Abbott, Nick Paone and Kellie Stamp. Tickets are $28 for Floor Seats and Center Loge Seats, $18 for Loge Seats and $37.50 for VIP Booths (sold in groups of 4). Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster and the Showcase Live Box Office. For premium seating (Center Booths and Center Loge) and reservations for large parties of 8, 12 and 20, contact FSPA at (508) 528-8668. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for dinner and best seat selection. For more information, call FSPA or visit www.fpaconline. com. The Electric Youth 2012 European Tour is sponsored by the Red Sox Foundation.
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June 1, 2012
Hockomock YMCA Offers Teen Corps Jobs
to pass a CORI and SORI check and will receive an interview prior to selection for the eight-week program.
June 1 is Deadline to Apply Teens looking to build solid workplace skills while helping others are invited to join the Hockomock Area YMCA Teen Corps, preparing now for its 3rd summer. Accepted applicants will be given responsibilities in areas from summer camp or member services to fitness, integration, or childwatch. Mentoring and training classes offered will include: active listening, dressing for success, resume building, professionalism, interviewing skills, and more. “We hope our young adults can set themselves apart when they
enter the workforce by learning how to conduct themselves with managers and co-workers, by developing basic workplace competencies,” says Dan Brennock, senior director of Youth Programming. “Teen Corps provides participants the opportunity to gain job experience as well as develop professional skills and good work habits.” Because of the difficulty many teens find when searching for summer positions, the YMCA offers them this opportunity to hone skills while doing good for a com-
munity service organization that welcomes strong volunteers. Through the free program, participants gain volunteer experience in a real job setting. The program also appeals to parents who encourage their kids to learn through volunteerism and hands-on experience. “Parents can encourage their teens to volunteer at the YMCA knowing that the YMCA is about developing strong youth, instilling values, as well as building solid skills,” says Dawn DaCosta, Teen & Community Director. “The
teens who currently volunteer for us are focused, dedicated to the Y, and enjoy what they do.” Employment among the nation’s teens 16-19 years old has declined considerably. Over the past seven years, they have fared far worse than any other age group. Teen Corps is designed to address this challenge by enhancing the capacity of teens to participate in the labor market. Teen Corps is open to teens between the ages of 15 and 19 who are asked to provide three references. Candidates will be required
Last year, participants enjoyed trainings in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Customer Service 101, Landing the Job, Professionalism, and Working with Children. Each participant also underwent a mock interview with a senior staff member. For more information, please contact for Franklin: Joe Halus, (774) 235-2744 or joeh@hockymca.org. Applications for 15 to 19 year olds will be accepted until June 1st
Dean College to Open New Residence Hall Construction due to be completed December 2012 Dean College officially broke ground Monday April 2 on construction of a new residence hall. Construction is due to be completed in December 2012 and will be ready for students to move in for
the spring 2013 semester. The new residence hall, consisting of 120 beds will be used to house upperclassmen and was made necessary due to a strong growth period for the College.
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Living Healthy Sodexo Helps Students Build Healthy Plates
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National Nutrition Celebration at Dean Got Creative
“Supplements can be dangerous and have complications with medication, and all supplements are food derivatives,� says Shargorodsky. “There are a lot of contaminants. Just because something’s available at GNC does not mean it’s safe.�
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Kluglein says students really responded to the visual image of how much fat they’d be ingesting with different options, and the comparisons were made with regular pizza versus a flatbread brochette, and deli options such as tuna or turkey versus salami. In fact, a similar visual was given in terms of the amount of sugar per beverage.
Hungry? Have a 1/3 lb. Cheeseburger, but first, take a look at how much lard is in this cup. That’s how much fat is found in that entree. A 4 oz. burger has less, as you can see. Now which one do you want? The smaller one? I thought so. The scenario above is similar to one Sodexo, the company that provides dining services to Dean College in its new Campus Center, acted out on March 30 in their celebration of National Nutrition Month. Sodexo found a number of creative ways to encourage Dean students and faculty to make better dietary decisions.
“That was a fun way to get students to think about nutrition in a healthy way, and as an incentive they were entered into a raffle,� says Kluglein.
“They were shocked I think,� says Danielle Shargorodsky, the Regional Nutrition Manager for Sodexo in the Northeast, who came in on that day. “The most shocking were the beverages. For them to see exactly how much sugar they are consuming; on average, students are consuming at least two beverages, and they’re not usually water. What we were showing, the students could not believe.� Shargorodsky says she advised students who liked the taste of juice to cut the drink with water, and literally cut the calories.
“The whole theme of the day was to help people make healthy practical decisions, and how food fuels the body, and that’s how we presented it on campus,� says Ray Kluglein, in his fifth year as Manager of Sodexo.
This poster is just one way Sodexo got the message to students and faculty that making simple changes to their diets can improve their health.
Sodexo even sponsored a Webcast that day featuring gymnast Shannon Miller talking about lifestyle choices and the need for options from schools. Students were also encouraged to do a scav-
Shargorodsky did a demonstration for faculty and staff that showed them how to make their own healthy macaroni and cheese, as well as a light Baja chicken wrap. She discussed how professionals should fuel their bodies to avoid the midday crash. Shargorodsky even explained a good diet versus supplements drinks to athletes. She explained how athletes should fuel their bodies, including what proteins and carbohydrates are required, as well as the vitamin content, and that supplements can help, but are not
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Gregg Chalk, Marketing Director for Dean College, sees the nutrition day as an extension of what the school aims to do. “I think in college, one of the goals is to provide education for students to become successful adults not just in career choices but in number of choices. The more they’re able to do that in early life, the more it will lead to a better more productive lifestyle,� he says.
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Living Healthy Starr & Glick Orthodontics – Building Smiles for 41 Years BY J.D. O’GARA The most beautiful smile comes from the heart.
The team at Starr & Glick Orthodontics knows this. They’re experts in the latest orthodontic technology, but they also love what they do – building smiles, from the inside out. The practice began 41 years ago, with Dr. Stanley Starr, six weeks after he finished his specialty training. “I’m still loving it,” says Dr. Starr. For the past three years, Dr. Starr has partnered with Dr. Geoffrey Glick, who joined the practice back in 2004. Two years ago, Dr. Elizabeth Blake came to join the team, which, in total, is comprised of 21 individuals, many who have been with the practice for at least 10 years. The great rapport between the three orthodontists is contagious.
“The relationship with Dr. Glick and Dr. Blake has just been great,” says Dr. Starr.
“I embraced Invisalign® when it came out,” says Dr. Glick. who has worked on over 1,000 of these cases.
“We’re all family,” says Ellen, the treatment coordinator, who believes the low turnover of the crew says a lot about the family-friendly, kidfriendly practice. “I love my job.”
Methods for improving patient compliance have also dramatically improved, says Dr. Starr, adding that the quality of orthodontic treatment relies heavily on patient participation. Incentives have come full circle from negative to positive reinforcement, and the group boasts an enviable rewards system, complete with Starr Bucks, Glick Gold and delicious cookies, for those patients with good compliance. The result?
“It’s a well-orchestrated operation,” says Dr. Geoffrey Glick, and it’s a warm one that constantly promotes camaraderie. “We are a whole team. It’s not just about the dentist; it’s about the whole crew. Kids come here and they’re not scared. That’s important.” At Starr & Glick, there’s not a lot to be afraid of, least of all, costs. The first visit, including diagnostic records, a study model, panoramic X-rays and Cephalometric X-rays is complimentary, and if a patient will require orthodontic treatment but just isn’t yet ready, then their six-month recall visits are also free. Every person in the practice is also proud to say that they accept $0 down toward orthodontic treatment and will work
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with a client’s budget. Starr & Glick’s use of the latest practices and materials also makes achieving a healthy smile more comfortable than ever. “From the viewpoint of technology, in terms of both treatment and practice – the differences are vast (from when he began),”says Dr. Starr, from records that were kept on paper and are now computerized, to X-rays that use 75% less radiation and translate digital results directly to a computer screen, to amazing advances in the materials used. The practice uses very light, contemporary nickel titanium orthodontic wires, material originally developed by NASA and useful in moving teeth using minimal force, says Glick. Its light weight causes less pain and discomfort than years ago and requires fewer adjustments. The result is fewer appointments, fewer extractions and less stress for patients to achieve the same beautiful smile. Advances in technology also allow
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“There was a 75% increase in patient cooperation and their compliance with things that they have to wear, such as headgear and rubber bands,” he says. “It motivates patients to do a good job,” says Dr. Glick. The doctors in the practice stress the importance of their relationships with the patients. “You get so close to your orthodontist,” says Dr. Blake, who was moved to the career from her own experience with her orthodontist. “This is a long journey for these kids,” says Dr. Glick, who says that patients truly develop a relationship not only with the orthodontists, but with the staff they see every six weeks. “You gain a new friend,” he says. He’s proud to point out that Starr & Glick also sponsors the community and mentors local students. What he is most proud of, however, is the quality of care they provide. The award-winning, cutting edge doctors never cut corners in a patient’s care. “1 we feel like we’re doing a great, great service for people,” says Dr. Starr. “It’s so rewarding when you can change the appearance of either an adult or a child and watch their self esteem rise.” All three orthodontists find the career very rewarding. “Picture a little kid coming in with crooked teeth and low self esteem,” says Dr. Glick. “When you take the braces off – the smile you see from these kids – that is why I do it. That is why it’s worth it.” Dr. Starr and Dr. Glick Orthodontics is located at 16 Park Street in Medfield, Mass. They can be reached at (508) 359-2576. To learn more, visit their website at www.drstarranddrglick.com
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Living Healthy Cataract Surgery - Which Implant Should I Choose? inside of the eye. The eye works a lot like a camera. Light rays focus through the lens on the retina, a layer of light sensitive cells at the back of the eye. Similar to film, the retina allows the image to be "seen" by the brain. That’s why the typical symptom of cataract formation is a slow, progressive, and painless decrease in vision. Other changes include: blurring of vision; glare, particularly at night; frequent eyeglass prescription change; a decrease in color intensity; a yellowing of images; and in rare cases, double vision. Cataract surgery has evolved, and we can now not only clear the vision form the blurry film and the glare at night, but with the same surgery, correct the dependence on glasses to a high degree, enabling patients to see distance, near and everything in between with little or no dependence on glasses‌ This is achieved during the surgery, by placing an implant permanently inside the eye to help focus the light onto the retina. So what implant to choose and how to make this choice?
BY: ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D. MILFORD-FRANKLIN EYE CENTER A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens. Vision through eyes with cataracts is characterized as looking through a foggy window or piece of wax paper. Cataract development is usually a very gradual process of normal aging, but can occasionally occur rapidly. Although most cataracts occur in older adults, they can appear in children, in one or both eyes, often at birth. They look like a white or gray spot in the pupil. Many people are unaware that they have cataracts because the changes in their vision are so gradual. Cataracts are very common, affecting roughly 60% of people over the age of 60, and over 1.5 million cataract surgeries are performed in the United States each year. Advances in cataract surgery have turned it into a 10-15 minutes outpatient procedure where most patients resume normal activities the next day. Over time the cloudy lens (cataract) can prevent light rays from passing clearly through to the
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Living Healthy Yoga for Sale People BY DAVE DUNBAR Mental clarity. Physical stamina. Sense of self-worth. We all want these… but sales people need them to do their jobs profitably. These are fruits of a continuing yoga practice for everyone. Some 15-million Americans practice yoga and 705,000 of them are sales people. Yoga is a $6-billion dollar industry in the U.S.and growing daily. What I think is interesting is how desperately a profession that compensates its workers on the basis of results needs yoga. In the professional yoga field, there is constant talk about "under-served populations" and never once have I heard anybody say, "Oh yeah, let's address the mental and physical challenges caused by being a sales person." In the ancient Sanskrit language “saravakrayin” means “selling things of all kinds.” Who knew there were sales people 5,000 years ago? Maybe now, someone will invent Saravakrayin Yoga. It will probably be an American. Yoga’s benefits are becoming well-known. Scientific studies prove that stress can be reduced, muscles strengthened, and mental outlook improved. Some practitioners even find an elusive state of bliss.
Yoga is not a religion. I practice alongside Catholics, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists. Nevertheless, a recent Yoga Alliance survey found that 57% thought that yoga was “religion-based.” There is a search for the spiritual dimension in our practice; there is not any ritual or routine that seems religion-based to me. A key part of yoga which is often minimized in the West is the practice of 10 ethical and moral guidelines called the Yamas and Niyamas. It’s no accident that these are listed first and second of eight steps. The step we are most familiar with is step number three, “asana” or yoga postures. It is in the Yamas and Niyamas that you can find guidance about self-discipline, non-harming, opening up to something larger than one’s self, truth, and staying in the present. It is here that sales people can find help reconciling competition and contentment. Since the mind changes focus an average of every 2.6 seconds, it is useful to cultivate a sense of stability from the neck up. Meditation can help. By holding the mind still – even for a few seconds – it is possible to develop an ability to concentrate. Breath awareness helps, too. Observing and feeling the sensations
caused by the in-breath and the outbreath help to anchor the mind in the body. On your next inhale, draw the air all the way down and feel the belly puff out. On the exhale, empty all the way out and feel the navel press back toward the spine. Repeat a few times and then feel what’s going on in your body. This kind of complete breathing helps to bring the awareness into the present. Here’s a big benefit: since fear lives in the future, there is no fear in the present. For sales people, whose income is determined in part or entirely by their performance, the value of remaining mentally sharp and focused can’t be overstated. Through a continuing practice of yoga, they can develop an ability to remain calm and resourceful during the most intense circumstances. There is an old story in the yoga world that nicely illustrates the benefits of staying calm and cultivating a sense of equanimity. A farmer, who has only one horse to plow the field and transport goods to market, notices one day that the horse is gone. The townspeople come around to say how unfortunate he is and wonder how he will continue on. The farmer says, “I don’t know whether I’m unfortunate or not. All I know is that my horse is gone.”
Within a week, the horse returns bringing along with him six other horses, stallions and mares. The townspeople tell him how fortunate he is now… with all these horses he will surely prosper. And the farmer says, “I don’t know whether I’m fortunate, but I do know that I now have seven horses.” The story goes on, ending with the son of the farmer riding one of the stallions and being thrown to the ground. A broken shoulder and leg is the result. A short time later, his country went to war. The Army went from house to house, farm to farm, drafting young men into service. But the farmer’s son was spared because of his injuries. This ability to stay present and find mental balance begins in the physical body. The “asanas” turn out to be a key – holding a pose like Downward Facing Dog or a Warrior or a headstand each requires concentration on the here and now. No distractions. The mental muscle will grow stronger. The physical body grows stronger, too. And that has benefits for people who are on their feet all day. Improved posture. Fewer physical aches and pains. Eventually, a better-looking body is a result. Yoga benefits include an overall
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sense of well-being and detoxification, improved mental skills that lead to better decision-making, healthier breathing patterns and more efficient metabolism, enhanced digestive system, improved muscle tone and range of motion in the joints, greater physical comfort and stability. Of course, none of this will happen overnight. Dedication and the right amount of effort will pay off. Many of the yogis I know report general physical improvement plus specific positive signs of lower blood pressure and anxiety. If you’re a sales person, or manager, who is now thinking “I want some of this,” then find a yoga class. (Google “Yoga classes in ___________.”) Try several different classes and teachers. Give your practice some time to grow while trying to stay present to what’s happening right now. You know that your sales goals aren’t reached by sitting at a desk and staring at your sales plan. You have to go out and do something. Do yoga. Dave Dunbar teaches Kripalu yoga at the Adirondack Club in Franklin, MA, and has a limited number of private students; he lives in Wrentham, and has more than 30 years experience in sales and sales management. He can be reached at clandunbar@verizon.net.
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Living Healthy PMC Franklin Kids Ride June 10th Tee Up at United Regional Chamber Golf Tournament June 11th This spring, the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Franklin Kids Ride will be one of 35 PMC Kids Rides held in neighborhoods throughout New England and beyond. Through the PMC Kids Rides program, nearly 6,000 cyclists between the ages of two and 15 will ride between one and 26 miles in mini-bike-a-thons to raise money for cancer research.
The PMC Franklin Kids Ride expects 250 children, ages 3-14 to ride 3-10 miles around the streets in the Jefferson School area in Franklin. Children under 6 will be on a supervised course in the parking lot. There will be a DJ, face painting and raffles after the ride. Registration is now open for children to sign up for this fun ride. Last year, the Franklin Kids Ride raised over $37,000. Help us reach our goal of $40,000. The first 100 kids to sign up will receive $5 off their registration fee. The PMC Kids Rides are spokes in the PMC wheel, supporting more than 5,000 adult PMC cyclists in their mission to fund cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. The PanMass Challenge is the two-day, 190-mile bike-a-thon held each
August. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $303 million for the Jimmy Fund. PMC Kids Rides offer a way for children to become part of the PMC mission, involving young people in volunteerism and fundraising in a safe and athletic way. To date, the PMC Kids Rids program has raised more than $3 million for the Pan-Mass Challenge. To give the young cyclists an additional push, the PMC will recognize cyclists in the Kids Rides program who raise $250 or more. Riders who meet this goal will be honored as Heavy Hitters and will
receive a hat, a certificate and a sticker to place on their helmets. The PMC Franklin Kids Ride will be held from 8 a.m. to Noon on Sunday, June 10 at Jefferson School, King Street, Franklin. There is a $15 registration fee and a $40 fundraising minimum. PMC Kids Rides sponsors include Stop & Shop and Overstock.com. Contributions can be made payable to the Pan-Mass Challenge. To register, visit http://kids.pmc.org. For more information, email lisabxyz@verizon.net or call 800WE-CYCLE.
Get ready to tee up at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Golf Tournament on June 11 at Glen Ellen Country Club, 84 Orchard St., Millis. The day of golfing, networking and fun starts at 11 a.m. The cost is $160, or $185 with a player passport, per golfer by June 1. Player registration includes lunch, green fees, cart, a buffet dinner and a golf clinic. Player passports include contests, mulligans and other extras within the tournament.
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Living Healthy Going the Distance for the Rail Trail BY J.D. O’GARA The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) held its 2nd Annual SNETT Trail Walk/Run, on the sunny morning of May 12 at the Putnam Property on Washington Street in Franklin. This year’s 5K, which will benefit the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee and improvements to the trail, drew 129 runners and over 40 walkers. The overall winner was #94, Nick Santoro, whose 5K time was 16:19. Michelle Palladino, of Tewksbury, won among the women with a time of 22:22.
In May, the FBRTC got some good news from the Masssachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The group has been awarded a partnership grant of $15,000 in order to improve the SNETT trail, says spokesperson Marc Kaplan. The funds will go toward improving the trail surface, signage and access gates in the Bellingham area. The anticipated completion of this project is Fall 2012. For more information on the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail, visit www.franklinrailtrail.org. Top Photo: Marco Flores and Sue Hardenbrook, co-workers at Waters Corp. in Milford and “Tech Service Trotters” teammates in the 2nd Annual SNETT Trail Walk/Run, cross the finish line on May 12 together. To Right: And they’re off! Photo courtesy of FBRTC.
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Living Healthy 4 Tips for Staying Healthy & Active Through the Summer BY DEVIN GRAY, CSCS Summer is now upon us. It’s the time of year for baseball games, cookouts, camping, Cape Cod, and two local favorites – gardening and golfing. If you stayed active and healthy, congratulations! Enjoy the summertime and your hobbies. If you didn’t, this article will give you some tips for staying healthy and strong. Spend your summer doing the things you love, not sitting on the couch with an ice pack. Weekend warriors frequently experience aches, pains, and fatigue when jumping back into their favorite activities. Not surprisingly, the two are often related. The simple answer is that you may be more out of shape than you thought. The in-depth reason is that a season away from exercising has caused your mobility, flexibility, endurance, and strength to deteriorate. By resuming a structured exercise program, with an emphasis on mobility, functional strength,
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and cardiovascular endurance these deficits can be overcome. With the right program, you could be stronger than ever. Tip 1 – Train the core the right way. If I had to pick four core exercises to do for the rest of my life, they would be front planks, side planks, bird dogs, and cable anti-rotations. Master those four basic movements in order to safely develop your core in multiple ranges of motion. If these exercises are unclear, stop by Team Fitness Franklin and I’ll demonstrate any or all of them for you. Tip 2 – Increase your overall endurance before attempting anything extreme. The latest and greatest fitness program may be too intense for somebody who took the winter off. And that’s OK. Spend some time rebuilding your
basic endurance, flexibility, and mobility before transitioning into your new program. Start off with
general cardio on the treadmill, elliptical, or bicycle for 30 minutes and steadily improve. With weights, focus on lighter weights for higher (10-15) repetitions at the start. This will increase the thickness of your tendons and ligaments, thus decreasing the risk for muscle injuries. Tip 3 – Use free weights and your own body to build your
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cle imbalances. As a general tip – provide extra emphasis on the back of your legs and your upper back. These muscles are often weakened through inactivity and can contribute to poor posture. These four principles are the foundations of my approach for reconditioning sedentary clients. As a result, they are able to resume their favorite activities with much less fatigue than they had at the start of the season. Devin Gray, CSCS. Devin graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. As a certified strength & conditioning specialist, he has helped dozens of people reach a multitude of fitness goals. He is available for training at Team Fitness Franklin, located at 100 Franklin Village Drive in Franklin, MA. For more information, contact Devin at devin@teamfitnessfranklin.com or at 508-541-8330.
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Franklin Sports Good Sport Criscione Is Everything Her Team Needs Her to Be BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Given the opportunity, there is no place on the softball field she would rather play than third base. Unfortunately for Franklin’s Michaela Criscione, she really hasn’t had the opportunity to play the hot corner since her younger years. Since making the Franklin varsity squad as a freshman, Criscione has only been able to play third her sophomore season. As a freshman she saw two games at third with the majority at DH, while last year she took on the catching responsibilities and this year she’s anchored at second. “She can play anywhere you need her. Last year we didn’t have a catcher so she caught for us, this year’s hole was a second base, so that’s where she’s playing,” Panther Coach Kate Fallon said. “Michaela is a very versatile individual who can play just about anywhere she’s needed.” The senior captain would much rather bunker down on the far left side of the infield, but is willing to do whatever it takes to help Franklin win. “I dabbled in pitching a little, but I leave that up to my sister (sophomore Elizabeth) now,” the elder Criscione said. “I’d prefer third, but I’ll play anywhere the team needs me to play, anywhere in the infield makes me happy.” It was at the age of five when the Criscione family moved to Cumberland, Rhode Island. In order to get their daughter to make friends her parents enrolled her in soccer and softball. It was here that she found her strong throwing arm to be an asset and fell in love with the third base position. However, when the family decided to make Franklin their new home prior to her entering high school, Criscione stopped playing soccer to concentrate fully on softball.
“I was a member of four softball teams before we moved to Franklin, but now I only play on
Through the first three years, this Panther has been able to maintain a .500 plus batting average while hitting five homeruns (1 as a freshman and 2 each year as a sophomore and junior), while leading the team in RBI last spring. This season she’s currently batting a little over .400 while knocking five balls out of the park and once again leads all Panthers in RBI batting in the three hole. Very consistent production for a four year career. “I’ve been lucky enough to be put in the third or fourth spots in the batting order giving me the opportunity to knock in runs,” Criscione said. “My five homeruns are more than I’ve ever hit. Two of them came in a scrimmage against Hopkinton, a talented team, and were on consecutive at bats, both grand slams. I’ve never hit a grand slam before just solos and twos – it was an amazing feeling.”
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one other team (the Strike Zone travel and showcase team out of Sharon)other than the high school team,” she said. “Unfortunately I was a late comer to the team and they already had a third baseman, so I play shortstop for them.” As a freshman Criscione made the varsity softball team, but it was something that she was not quite use to. “It was a very nerve-wracking experience,” she said. “Here I was in a new school, didn’t really know too many people and made the varsity team, but things were ok as the team really made me feel welcomed.” “She’s a great kid and team player that’s great to have around,” Coach Fallon said. “Softball is her lover and the only sport she plays, but she’s so athletic she could play any other sport if she wanted, she just prefers softball.”
It’s no wonder the kid can hit, she carries around a bucket of balls, in addition to her catcher’s equipment and a tee in her car. “She’s prepared and comes ready to play,” her coach said. “The things in my car were for my sister and me to practice with. It also gave us the time to bond,” Criscione said. “Eventually it turned into some of the younger kids asking for help in their game. I couldn’t resist, I love the sport so much.” With this much love and respect for the game it’s no wonder the Franklin native is taking her talents to Division 2 St Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, where once again she probably have to play another position other than her beloved third base. “The coach is very hitting intensive and I’ve been told that I’ll probably be playing second base,” she said. “But to be playing softball in college, that’s all a bonus to me.”
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many concepts of engineering in a stimulating, entertaining environment that couples learning with competitions. In Hey Mom, I Will Make It Myself – Food For Kids! (8 a.m.-12 p.m.), a complete meal will be prepared and served each day. Campers will learn kitchen safety, how to prepare appetizers, entrees, sides, and a dessert, and then sit down to eat their masterpieces. Photoshop Boot Camp (8 a.m.12 p.m.) is perfect for photo buffs with lots of imagination, and will cover colorizing black and white photos, masking techniques, and combining multiple images. TC Hoops (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) focuses on building basketball skills including shooting, dribbling, passing, and defensive fundamentals, which will be reinforced by daily games. Campers will also receive a free T-shirt. Each of the 2012 Summer Camps will be held during the week of Monday, August 6 through Friday, August 10 during the times listed above. The cost of one camp is $200 and the cost of two camps is $350. Registration forms and payment in full must be received by Friday, June 8. Students in the Tri-County School District are given enrollment preference. Registration forms are available at www.tri-county.tc by clicking the “Summer Camp Information” link. For more information, please contact Tri-County at (508) 5285400. Tri-County RVTHS is located at 147 Pond Street, Franklin.
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Franklin Sports Garland’s Character A Big Plus For Franklin’s Lacrosse Team By KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer Ryan Garland is the kind of athlete any coach would welcome to his team. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound senior played on both of Franklin’s hockey teams that got to the state title game the last two years. And, the defensive stalwart has been a key cog for coach Lou Verrochi’s lacrosse squad for four years. A captain in both sports, Garland has demonstrated leadership and taught younger players how to respect their sport and their opponent. He’s also played both sports with relentless passion and vitality. “Ryan is a great leader who plays lacrosse with tremendous temperament,” Verrochi said. “He started as a freshman as a longstick midfielder but he’s been one of our top defenders the last three years. He’s quick, athletic and able to go one-on-one and strip a player of the ball.” Garland missed out on a state title crown in hockey when the Panthers bowed in the finals to Tewksbury and Wilmington. The South Sectional titles were nice but he’s acutely aware that his dream of a state championship fell short. He’d like another chance in his last varsity season of lacrosse. “It was disappointing and upsetting not to win a title in hockey,” Garland said. “But, I’d love to see us go far in lacrosse. There is no next year. This is the last hurrah.” Garland, who has been both a Hockomock League and an Eastern Mass. all-star for two years, can be both aggressive and stylish on defense in lacrosse. He’s tough on take-away checks and he can clear with top-notch long passes. “Quickness, field vision and stick work are some of my strengths, but I could be bigger and could improve my grip and stick skills on my weak hand. I’ve enjoyed the switch to defense, even though it’s hard work. You get lots of playing time and it’s physically demanding. Running and sliding are a major part of playing defense but it also requires lots of mental focus.”
Garland, who has helped the Panthers to a 10-3 record so far, has been an exceptional leader. As a captain, he’s led mostly by example.
wards lacrosse. And, I’ve got teammates like Ross Tanner, Brian Gioscio and Jake Vesprille who are great captains and provide us with super chemistry.’’
“I just go out and try to do things right,” he said. “That’s what younger players need to see. I like to offer advice and I like the responsibility of leading. I’m not a rah-rah guy but can be if that’s what’s needed.”
Garland also is a big fan of Verrochi, the venerable coach who started Franklin’s lacrosse program. “Coach Verrochi helped me improve my game and my mental approach,’’ Garland said. “He’s a terrific motivator who can rally his team.”
Garland’s best games have come against Foxboro, a team that has caused the Panthers some trouble the last three games.
Garland has all the attributes for success in lacrosse. He’s tenacious, has passion for the game and isn’t seeking glory.
“When we face Foxboro, it’s always intense,’’ Garland said. “We’ve won once and lost in overtime this year. Foxboro just seems to bring out my best effort. I know their goalie, Greg Stamatov, and we just play very hard when we’re opposing each other.” Garland plans on continuing his lacrosse career at Plymouth State in New Hampshire.
“I like being unsung,’’ he said. “The spotlight isn’t important.”
Senior Ryan Garland has proven his skill as a team captain, working with fellow players to push them to their potential. His hockey team made it to the finals this year, and Garland hopes to see his lacrosse team win the title.
“I hope to major in business and play at that level,’’ Garland said. “It’s a college in a small town in the mountains. And, I met Gordon Webb, the lacrosse coach.”
that respecting his coach and teammates, his opponents and his sport are keys to success, both individually and in a team concept.
Relying on an athletic philosophy that stresses winning, having fun and reaching one’s potential, Garland, nevertheless, knows the value of respect. He rarely forgets
“Sam Scoba is a former lacrosse player who was a role model along with Eric and Kyle Peterson,’’ Garland said. “I admired them for their compassion to-
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and earned his degree in physical education in 1978.
Miller a Superb Three-Sport Star at Franklin High
“I first worked at Mansfield High (seven years) where I coached varsity baseball for seven years,” Miller said. “While I was there, I worked as an assistant to Leone. I was on his staff when Franklin beat Dartmouth in the Super Bowl in 1982.”
By KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer Ernie Miller was a key contributor for Franklin High’s football team that compiled a 32-game winning streak from 1969 to 1972. A 6-foot, 180-pound receiver, who also excelled at safety and defensive end, Miller ended his gridiron career at Franklin as a two-time Hockomock League allstar and a Boston Herald allscholastic. He also was selected to play in the Agganis All-star game. Miller never experienced a loss at Franklin. His three-varsity season included 26 wins in a row and he played on a freshman squad that had an 8-0-1 record. The versatile competitor didn’t limit his skills solely to football. He was a two-time Hockomock League allstar in basketball and baseball. “We weren’t overpowering but we were committed to winning and we kept mistakes to a minimum,” Miller said, referring to the winning streak. We won the Hockomock League title all three years I played and we were also Class C and Class D champions. What made our squad so dominant was sticking to basics. “Miller adds that Coach Jerry Leone was a superb
motivator. Miller’s standout efforts were many but three games define his ability and the value he represented. The victories came against Stoughton when he was a junior and against Canton and Foxboro his senior year.
Miller left Mansfield in 1987 and joined the Franklin faculty, working at the high school and later at the Annie Sullivan Middle School. Miller, who also coached Franklin’s football varsity for one season (5-5), will retire from teaching in June.
“We were tied with Stoughton and it was getting late,” Miller recalled. “Fred Baglioni threw a 30yard pass and I grabbed it for the clinching score. That kept our streak going.” Miller managed only 23 receptions and six touchdowns his senior year, primarily because Leone relied on a punishing run game. Tailback Fran Allen had a pair of seasons that ended with his gaining 1,000 and 1,500 yards. “When we played Canton my senior year, I grabbed 10 passes, all for first downs,” Miller said. “I had 115 yards that game. Against Foxboro, I managed to record 12 tackles and stopped their top halfback (Dave Corliss). We won that game, 26-0, and it was a big win because both teams entered the game unbeaten at 6-0.” The streak finally ended in 1972, long after Miller had graduated. But, before his athletic days ended
Ernie Miller was a key cog in a 32-game streak for Franklin High Football from 1969 to 1972. He learned his philosophy – “Team first” – from his coaches.
at Franklin, he compiled some impressive numbers in basketball and baseball. He averaged 18 points and six rebounds for 3½ seasons and he hit .380 as a senior and .350 as a junior, playing centerfield. “I was a streaky shooter on the wing and finished with about 900 points for my career in basketball,” Miller said. “Our teams were sub .500. My best offensive outing was a 32-point effort in a win against
King Philip.” A line-drive hitter who concluded his baseball career with nine homers, Miller played on two Hockomock title teams. The Panthers finished 16-0 in the conference his junior year. After graduating, Miller played football at Dean Junior College for two years. He was captain his final season, starring on defense. He later enrolled at Bridgewater State
“I had some very influential coaches who served as role models,” said Miller, a father of five who lives in Franklin with his wife Erin. “Guys like Leone, Bonollo, Nello Luccini and Harold Williams (basketball) were excellent mentors.” That list obviously helped shaped the kind of competitor Miller would become. “They taught team first,” he said. “We all worked to do what it took to win. Individual stats didn’t matter.” Miller will never forget the 32game streak. “It was magical,” Miller said. “It was like everything fell into place.”
Tri-County RVTHS Students Bring Home SkillsUSA Leadership Medals Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School congratulates the secondary and postsecondary students who competed and won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2012 SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership and Skills Conference, held from Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28 at the Best Western Royal Plaza and Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. Students who won gold medals at the state level will now represent Tri-County at the National SkillsUSA Championships from June 23-28 in Kansas City, MO. Secondary students who won medals include gold medal winner Corey Waple (Extemporaneous Speaking) of North Attleboro, sil-
ver medalists Alexander Blacker (Commercial Baking) of North Attleboro, Shannon Croatto (Nontraditional Portfolio) of Franklin, Charles Crombie (Internetworking) of North Attleboro, Zachary Cusack (Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services Team 2) of Franklin, Thomas Dalzell (Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services Team 2) of Wrentham, Corrie Desilets (Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services Team 1) of North Attleboro, Haley Drake (Occupational Health & Safety Single Section) of Blackstone, Drew Lessard (Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services Team 2) of Wrentham, John Nicastro (Technical Computer Applications) of Plainville, Samantha Richard (Career Pathways Show-
case: Health Services Team 1) of Walpole, Brittany Sheroff (Occupational Health & Safety Single Section) of North Attleboro, Brittany Skelly (Occupational Health & Safety Single Section) of Medway, Haley Switzer (Graphic Communications) of Franklin, Jaclyn Tenaglia (Career Pathways Showcase: Health Services Team 1) of Wrentham, and Betsy Walsh (Nontraditional Portfolio) of Millis. Bronze medalists are Kylie Blakely (Job Skills Demo) of Plainville, Ashley Cornelio (Action Skills) of North Attleboro, Joseph Diorio (Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services Team 4) of Wrentham, Mikayla Guenard (Career Pathways Showcase Bus/Mgt/Tech) of Wrentham, Kelsey Miller (Career Pathways
Showcase Bus/Mgt/Tech) of Walpole, Edward Purtell (Career Pathways Showcase Bus/Mgt/Tech) of Norfolk, Ryan Trisoline (Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services Team 4) of North Attleboro, Alyssa Zitoli (Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services Team 4) of Walpole. Jacob Billington and Ashley Johnson of North Attleboro and Erica Pollock of Franklin will also represent TriCounty at the National Conference as National Voting Delegates. Postsecondary students who won state gold medals are Alexandria Medeiros (Nail Care), Kendra O’Rourke (Nail Care Model), Jessica Small (Cosmetology – over 500 hours), Helen Koukiotis (Medical Terminology) and Steven Mansaray (Related Techni-
cal Math). Silver winners are Kasi Sonnenberg (Cosmetology – over 500 hours), Kelly Northcott (Nail Care), Felicia Scafuto (Nail Care Model), Brooke Rovedo (Job Interview), Joe DeSarro (Health Knowledge Bowl), Brad Thomas (Health Knowledge Bowl), Emily Melzar (Health Knowledge Bowl) and Shannon Moffat (Health Knowledge Bowl). Bronze winner is Cherilyn Corbett (Job Skills Demo A). Tri-County has 100% membership in SkillsUSA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing high school and college students for careers in technical, trade, and skilled service occupations through programs on local, state, and national levels.
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home M A R K E T P L A C E Chris Perchard Wins Award for First Quarter Production at Real Living Realty Group Real Living Realty Group – Chris Perchard, a top producing Realtor Partner with Real Living Realty Group, was recently honored for being the top producer in the Franklin office for the first quarter of 2012. Mr. Perchard received the recognition from Mike Colombo & Matt Kelly, owners of Real Living Realty Group. "Being a top-producing agent at our company is a result of many of
hours of hard work and dedication to their clients. Chris has an incredible desire to help people in our community realize their dreams," Colombo said. Mr. Perchard has over seven years of experience as a real estate professional in the Franklin area. Real Living is a full-service real estate brokerage franchise with 650 offices and more than 10,000 sales professionals coast to coast. In 2011, Real Living maintained
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Why is My Franklin, Massachusetts Buyer Agent Being So Difficult? BY KATHY STANKARD
Working with a Franklin, Massachusetts buyer agent to find a home can be extremely gratifying and beneficial in so many ways. It can also be very frustrating to many buyers who may not be familiar with the process of buying a home. A buyer agent provides guidance, expertise, education as well as negotiating help to assist a buyer in locating the best home for the money as well as the most suitable location based on the buyer’s search criteria and lifestyle. A single man who enjoys fishing and boating may be looking for a home near a pond or lake whereas a young couple starting a family may be seeking a “family-type” neighborhood near to schools and parks.
I always remind my buyer clients that they have hired me to help them find a home and have given me their wish list that I will be using as a guide as I search for homes. If they tell me “no” to train tracks, and “no” to main roads then see a perfect home near the train, that is fine, and I let them know that in the end it is their money and their choice. I will also let them know that the home will always be less valuable than a home further from the train tracks. Many times buyers can feel that their buyer agent is limiting their search too much when actually the agent has thorough knowledge of the area and realizes a certain neighborhood will not fit their profile. It is common to feel annoyed with your buyer agent at times but know that they are only trying to
protect your interests. The buyer agent is always thinking about resale potential in any home you may choose. If the area does not have good potential, the agent will likely be upfront about this. One should never feel that their buyer agent was just trying for a quick sale rather than thinking about what is really best for their buyers. Real estate is very much a people and referral business and most of my business comes from past clients. I want my clients to be happy and I will hope to work with their family or friends in the future. Kathy Stankard, is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. She can be reached at (508) 369-5131 or franklinmahomes@comcast.net.
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